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Lockdown ends with a Bang Bang!

Celebrating the end of the seven-day lockdown, Kellie McDonald and Kate Buchanan enjoyed a drink or two at Bang Bang in Cape Woolamai on Friday night. But it hasn’t been clear sailing for local business, with many reporting big losses from the snap lockdown, plus the stress of policing the new QR check in and ID requirements as restrictions ease. ID checks add to business Covid pain Local businesses say they have of up to $9913 that can be imposed could. But what do you do? Having “Our answer for the moment is to remain closed until June 11. been hit by a triple whammy, not on them,” said Robert, adding he had to prepare the place for a shutdown, keep serving our customers, but for “It simply isn’t viable to stay open only losing income from the latest been vaccinated, with the roll-out trying to fi nd income to pay wages, now it is takeaway only for everyone.” with a small prospect of new book- COVID-19 lockdown, but also losses critical to get the economy back. calling a full book of reservations to ings from regional residents trav- from the upcoming long weekend. “The hardest part of the QR/ID sys- cancel and possibly rebook is never Accommodation elling, which is basically our only And, they say, they risk facing hos- tem is having to deal with people not an easy task. Kaloha caravan park owner Mi- source of income or potential clients,” tile customers to enforce the state wanting to comply. “The fourth lockdown and it’s a chael Coghlan said they were forced Larson said, questioning why Victo- government’s mandated ID checks – “We are at the frontline and have to task not getting easier with practice.” to cancel all bookings for the lock- ria needed four lockdowns. which ensure no Melbourne visitors bear the brunt of people’s frustration San Remo Fisherman’s Co-op man- down, with a total loss of about He said their group bookings had a to rural Victoria – or get slapped with and rudeness.” ager Paul Mannix said while they $10,000, not including the subsequent lead time of at least three weeks, so a fi ne of almost $10,000. He said while most customers com- were excited to again open their retail weekend and the Queen’s Birthday. the one-week lockdown would take Last week the Phillip Island Busi- plied, a few refused and took “their shop, they “immediately encountered “So far bookings for guests from re- them up to six weeks to recover “in ness Network announced they would frustrations out on the staff”. problems and confusion” when ask- gional Victoria are very slow coming any meaningful way”. hold a subsidised Working with Ag- “We do not accept this and ask the ing for IDs and travel permits. through. I think people are a bit hesi- Larson commented that $2500 of gressive and Challenging Behaviours people to leave. We have absolutely “We have had metro residents say- tant to book anything due to possible government support was “like a band workshop on June 23 and 24, to help lost business because of our “no de- ing they have a holiday house here lockdown extensions,” Michael said. aid” and it was disappointing region- businesses with irate customers. tails no service policy.” It’s not worth and demand to dine in,” Paul said. He said staff were checking guests’ al Victoria was excluded from further Since the easing of restrictions in risking the safety of others and the “Regional residents were annoyed address and would be asking for funding. rural Victoria last Friday, Melbourne fi ne not to comply.” we have asked them for proof of resi- proof of address such as drivers’ li- The Waves Apartments in Cowes residents were not allowed to travel to Robert said despite trying to mi- dence and then walked out. Others have cence on arrival. spokeswoman said they had “zero the regions, including over the com- nimise food wastage with the snap claimed they have lost their permits. “Hopefully guests will be happy to bookings, zero work”, also with 95 ing Queen’s Birthday long weekend. lockdown announcement, they had “When we have refused service oblige with this,” he added. per cent cancellations. Cheeky Goose owner Robert van nonetheless lost thousands of dollars with no ID customers get irate.” Larson Henderson, owner of The “It’s a situation no one wants to be den Brink urged visitors “to please and regional businesses should be Paul said they were forced to reas- Island Accommodation at Newhav- in but could be far worse if we don’t help” and comply with regulations. eligible for grant money. sess and had to quickly adapt, closing en, said he had been forced to cancel get this wave under control,” she said, “Business cannot afford the fi nes “We tried to cancel whatever we seated service. 95 per cent of bookings and so would Continued page 6 SOUTH COAST 10 %OFF Rugs Huge range instore Check out our rug studio

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Arrow alarm on vacant properties. Aquatic drop in “If they see anything Police are investigat- odd, then they can no- ing reports of archery tify us.” arrows being fired in Thieves stole $13,000 the Sunderland Bay worth of tools from the area. garage of a property Senior Sergeant Andy on The Esplanade at sessions changed O’Brien said the first re- around 3am on Friday Due to the latest COVID-19 restrictions, rums and more times and places to have June 9 will be held online between 9am ported incident was on morning. Bass Coast Shire Council has made some their say,” Ms Wastie said. and 1pm. During the session, on each half May 1 on Anglers Road, The police have CCTV changes to the upcoming drop-in ses- “We are happy to provide an extra drop- hour, a Council officer will explain the where someone report- footage of two men ap- sions on the Bass Coast and Phillip Island in session at the Phillip Island Leisure concept plans in detail and then provide ed noticing something proaching the building aquatic and leisure centre feasibility stud- Centre, tentatively booked for Wednes- attendees the opportunity to ask ques- flash past. and trying to knock out ies and concept plans. day, June 23, depending on restrictions at tions and provide their thoughts. “A canvas of the area the camera. The session planned for Wednesday, that time. We will inform the community To join the online session, go to www. provided anecdotal evi- Anyone with informa- June 9 at the Phillip Island Leisure Centre of the time and date of this session once it basscoast.vic.gov.au/about-council/news- dence,” he said, noting tion please contact De- will now be held online. can be confirmed. listing/changes-to-aquatics-drop-in-ses- that it appeared similar tective Paul Burns from The face-to-face drop-in session at “As I’m sure it can be appreciated, it is sions and click on the link to the session instances had occurred the Bass Coast Crimi- the Phillip Island Leisure Centre (10-12 a difficult time to plan ahead, due to the you’d like to attend. on other dates. nal Investigation Unit Church Street) on Saturday, 12 June from uncertain nature of COVID-19 and the as- The session originally scheduled at “Obviously we are on 5671 4190, contact 9am to 1pm will still go ahead unless fur- sociated restrictions.” Wonthaggi – Bass Coast Aquatic and very concerned about Crime Stoppers on 1800 ther restrictions come into effect. Bass Coast Shire Mayor, Cr Brett Tes- Leisure Centre, on June 2 has been post- the possible implica- 333 000 or crimestop- Bass Coast CEO, Ali Wastie said Coun- sari said it is important to remain flexible poned to June 16 from 9am – 1pm. The ses- tions of this behaviour persvic.com.au. cil hoped to schedule another face-to-face and adaptable through these challenging sion scheduled for June 19 will go ahead and require anyone date for Cowes later in the month. times. as planned unless restrictions change. with information to Cactus thief “The online session was created on June “We want to ensure that we provide the If you can’t make it to one of these ses- contact us or Crime Thieves have struck 9 to allow the community to have their say community with the best opportunity to sions, feedback can also be provided by Stoppers. again – cutting cactus during COVID-19 restrictions, as we’re have their say on aquatics, as engagement filling out the survey at www.basscoast. “Someone must be plants from the front of conscious that the community may have with the community and stakeholders in vic.gov.au/aquatics or by providing a aware of a person or per- the Beaumont Building already set aside that time in their diaries the project is considered crucial and feed- written submission to aquatics@bass- sons who own or have Design office in Marine to attend, so we still wanted to provide the back received will be critical in shaping coast.vic.gov.au. access to bows in this Parade in San Remo. opportunity on that particular day. design and operations of both centres,” Cr For more information on the project vicinity – the behaviour The offender was “Council is remaining flexible and Tessari said. and to view the Concept Plans visit www. needs to be addressed caught on security cam- adaptable with the aquatics community basscoast.vic.gov.au/aquatics or contact immediately and further era wielding a sizeable consultation, and is more than happy to Online drop in – Wednesday, June 9 Council’s Major Projects Team on 1300 witness accounts would knife to remove the provide the community with different fo- The drop-in session on Wednesday, BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211. assist us,” Snr Sergeant plants. O’Brien said. Previous offenders Anyone with informa- PHILLIP ISLAND & SAN REMO have been nabbed by tion is urged to contact the local police and the LSC Wagner at Cowes owners are hopeful the Postcards from Phillip Island police on 5952 2037 or latest prickly thief will Melburnians who can’t come in per- Crime Stoppers on 1800 also be apprehended. CONTACT US: son during lockdown, could still enjoy 333 000. a visit by tuning into Postcards on the Covid compliance Editorial: [email protected] weekend. Ventnor burglaries Cowes Police did not Filmed before lockdown, the episode Acting Sergeant Chris receive any calls about Advertising: [email protected] of Postcards on Channel 9 featured the Brinkman from Cowes people breaking the Sport: [email protected] team visiting Phillip Island. Police said there were state government’s cur- Shane Crawford had a family fo- a number of burglaries rent Covid restrictions Classifieds:[email protected] cus, including accommodation at the and attempted burglar- over the weekend. Anchor Belle Holiday Park, a visit to ies in Ventnor over the “I’m not aware of any Suite 2, 60 Chapel Street, Cowes, 3922. award-winning A Maze’N Things and weekend. reports or things that Phone (03) 5952 3201 then the Phillip Island Chocolate Fac- The targets were got to a level where po- Fax (03) 5952 3024 tory in Newhaven. unoccupied holiday lice needed to be called,” Shane Delia raced around the Phil- homes that had secu- Acting Sergeant Brink- lip Island Go Karts track, visited the rity alarms and CCTV man said. Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and cameras, so police were Covid safety breaches learned about its history before head- quickly notified. can be reported to the Publication No. VBF 9005897 ing to the Wild Food Farm and Café and Brodie Harper met a friendly local Acting Sergeant coronavirus hotline on Registered by Australia Post. spending the night in a coastal cabin at when she visited Churchill Island. Brinkman urged holi- 1800 675 398, Work- the Five Acres. day homeowners to talk Safe’s advisory line on Brodie Harper went back in time at And Madeline Slattery made a furry to their neighbours, 1800 136 089 or the Po- Subscribe online Churchill Island, trying her hand at whip friend at the Koala Conservation Re- saying full time resi- lice Assistance Line on www.pisra.com.au cracking and then headed to The Nobbies serve before catching the famous Pen- dents could keep an eye 131 444. Centre and the Antarctic Journey. guin Parade.

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2 THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Smiths Beach camp

The Penguin Parade Visitor Centre has won the Tourism Landscape Ar- delays questioned chitecture Award at this year’s Victoria Landscape Architecture Awards. A planned $6 million redevelop- Beachcomber Avenue or the YCW car ment of the Coastal Discovery Camp park. Penguin Parade Visitor at Smiths Beach has been delayed for There was to be a conference facil- fi ve years because of an unnamed con- ity, surf shack, a renovated staff resi- sumer affairs problem, according to dence, bungalow accommodation, and Centre wins top gong the owner. a multi-purpose sports pavilion with Phillip Island’s new Penguin resulting in the penguin habitat be- In 2016 Bass Coast Shire issued a amenity block for tennis, netball, bas- Parade Visitor Centre has picked ing enhanced.” permit for the camp’s redevelopment, ketball, skateboarding, rock climbing up another award, this time being The judges said the project illus- which approved a two-storey, 176-bed and school concerts, as well as a ropes recognised for excellence in land- trated the benefi ts of “considered accommodation, to replace the current course. scape architecture. site planning informing good de- 62-bed accommodation erected several The plan outlined two sealed car- At the 2021 Victoria Landscape sign” and the end result provided decades ago. parks for 42 car spaces. Architecture Awards announced environmental, cultural and eco- The YMCA, which has leased the last week, Tract Consultants won nomic benefi ts. camp since 2004, was funding the History the Tourism Landscape Architec- “The new Penguin Parade Visitor development, and the then manager YCW is named after the Young ture Award for their work at the Centre has refreshed an already told the Advertiser they hoped to start Christian Workers movement that still Penguin Parade. popular destination and provides a building after Easter 2017, before re- owns the Phillip Island Coastal Discov- AILA recognised seven Awards foundation for its future success.” opening the new building in 2018. ery Camp. of Excellence and 11 Landscape Phillip Island Nature Parks CEO The manager said they would contin- It was the YCW Camp Committee Architecture Awards across 13 Catherine Basterfi eld congratu- ue to run camps for school children and Patriotic Fund that bought the land af- categories, highlighting landscape lated Tract Consultants on their community groups, while modernising ter World War II – founding it in about architects that delivered above and award. the facility and improving the experi- 1946 – for ex-servicemen and their fam- beyond the sole purpose of the proj- “We’re absolutely delighted that ence for guests. ilies to have holidays, which is still one ect, championing collaboration, Tract Consultants were recog- However, the development has since of the camp’s primary objectives. placemaking and commitment to nised for their contribution to the stalled, with shire CEO Ali Wastie last The Patriotic Fund was established community. successful transformation of this week confi rming a second request to Smiths Beach residents have ques- by Melbourne businessmen running tioned why the proposed rebuild of The judges said the Penguin Pa- incredible site,” she said. extend the expiry of the planning per- charity events, with an annual fund- rade Visitor Centre elevated the “In addition to a vastly improved mit was currently under consideration the camp at the end of Marlin St has raising luncheon still held each May, not gone ahead. existing nature-based tourism ex- and more visually appealing visi- by the planning department, “with a raising about $7000 a year for mainte- perience to a new level. tor experience, their designs have decision to be determined soon”. the proposed rebuild, Ms Gillies pro- nance. “Modernisation of the facilities allowed for the successful and al- “The planning permit has previous- vided no answer. In the ‘70s YCW sold off some land, a goes beyond an upgrade of the most seamless creation of habitat ly been extended so is still valid,” Ms section of foreshore, to the shire coun- building which has been informed for up to 1400 breeding penguins in Wastie said. Plans cil, and another section on a headland by many years of thinking about a reinvigorated and restored land- Last week Peta Gillies, executive gen- Under the 2016 planning permit, the which is now occupied by St Bede’s the landscape. Policy has fl owed scape.” eral manager of camps at YMCA Vic- proposed new building would measure College camp. to planning then design with the In 2020 the new Penguin Parade toria, said the Y was “fully committed” 2886 square metres, would occupy fi ve Since 2004 the camp has been man- landscape architect leading this Visitor Centre won two awards to the camp redevelopment project. per cent of the 5.87ha site, with a dou- aged by the YMCA (Young Men’s process over years of engagement at the Victorian Architecture “The delay relates to a matter be- ble-storey primary accommodation Christian Association), which is en- with the client,” the judges said. Awards, including the William tween Consumer Affairs Victoria and building and a central function facility tirely separate from the two Phillip Is- “The building and car parks Wardell Award for Public Archi- the trustee,” Ms Gillies said, but not of- and sleeping wings to the east and west land camps run by the CYC (Christian have been moved to improve visi- tecture. fering any further explanation. for 176 guests and eight staff. Youth Camps) at the Adventure Resort tor experiences with a clear, safe In 2019 it took out the Interna- “As soon as we have new information The plans were designed to minimise and on Church Street at The Island. sequence of experiences. But more tional Architecture Awards in the to share with the community we will, of impact on the environment and neigh- YMCA Victoria operates seven importantly the changes to the Parks and Gardens category, out of course, make this our priority.” bouring residents, not building on the camps across Victoria, including Phil- human experience have found a a fi eld of 380 submissions from 41 When asked about public funding for eastern boundary and not visible from lip Island. better balance with the landscape countries. LK01421AA LOOKING FOR PLACES TO WALK AND BE ACTIVE OUTDOORS? There is no better way to stay physically and mentally healthy than to Step Outside and explore where you live. We have so many beautiful walks and trails across Bass Coast and South Gippsland to explore. 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THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE ,  3 Aged care concerns The lack of a comprehen- At the time, it was reported sive vaccination program for residents of Banfi elds, Gros- private aged care residents sard Court and Melaleuca and staff has meant some of Lodge nursing homes, which the most vulnerable in the are privately operated, had community are still not fully been vaccinated a fortnight protected. earlier. Previously, all the local privately run aged care fa- Vaccination roll out cilities reported residents The Commonwealth gov- had been vaccinated during ernment has come under fi re February. for the slow pace of the roll out However none of the facili- of vaccines to aged care resi- ties will now confi rm if their dents and workers. residents and staff are fully Last week, the Prime Min- vaccinated. ister said it was still not man- Neither Grossard Court datory for aged care workers or Melaleuca Aged Care re- to be vaccinated and it was sponded to questions about Griffi th Lodge residents Rhonda Shubert (front revealed the government still how many of their staff or right) and Betty Finnen after receiving their Covid did not have exact fi gures on residents had been fully vac- 19 vaccination shots in March, with Operational how many had received the cinated. Director Paula Bradley (back left) who also got the vaccine. Banfi elds Aged Care de- shot, and Joel Sanchez, Nurse Unit Manager. However from June 15, all clined to provide any details. aged care facilities will have Bass Coast CEO Jan Child said all Tilly went missing in her PJs, sparking a four day search. Finally “We’re not currently en- to report on their staff vacci- back home, she curled up with her friend Jed for a well-earned sleep. gaging with any media at this point of residents had had been vaccinated nations. time,” said Olivia Romet, Marketing for COVID-19, bar two residents who It was also revealed last week the Manager for the Australia Aged Care had declined the vaccination. private companies hired by the gov- Group which run Banfi elds. Doctors were meeting with the two ernment to roll out the vaccine in aged Tilly’s a runaway sensation It’s believed Banfi elds currently residents and their families to ad- care facilities were only contracted to A pyjama clad greyhound has before anyone could catch her. employs 120 staff and has room for dress their concerns. vaccinate residents, not staff. become a local celebrity. From there, Tilly raced to the Viet- 90 residents. She said a couple of staff had also All residents of aged care were sup- After 11-year-old Tilly ran off nam Veterans Museum, across Phil- It was recently given approval to not received the vaccination due to posed to have been vaccinated by from Cape Woolamai last week, lip Island Road and down Churchill build an additional wing, which will “health concerns” and would be de- Easter. her frantic owner Jess McKelson Road, where she was spotted by lo- bring the total number of beds to 132 ployed to other areas and any new According to a recent report on the posted a message on Facebook. cal farmer Rob Langford. and create jobs for another 20 staff. residents accepted to the facilities ABC, available data shows more than Tilly quickly became the talk On Friday afternoon, Jess fi nal- Melaleuca has 35 permanent and would have to be fully vaccinated. a third of Australia’s nursing home of the town and local residents ly found her little runaway, hiding two respite rooms in their Residential Ms Child said in the past week, residents aren’t fully vaccinated. shared the post and took to the in some Ti Trees near a dam. Aged Care section, with 39 units and Bass Coast Health had prioritised According to the health.gov.au streets looking for the lost dog. “I’m just so grateful to the whole suites in their Independent Living vaccinations for any healthcare, aged website, 370,595 doses of the vaccine Jess said the response from the lo- community, and especially to Units. care or disability workers at the Won- had been administered in aged care cal community was overwhelming. Barry and Bev for letting me onto Grossard Court has 80 beds. thaggi Clinic. and disability facilities as of June 3. For three days, there was not their property to fi nd her. “We have offered to vaccinate the However only 165,723 residents had one sighting. “It was amazing. Everyone State aged care staff of any local facilities,” she said. received their second does. Then on Thursday evening, a lo- seemed to know she was missing The two state run facilities, Kirrak Residents of Griffi ths Point Lodge Health offi cials have confi rmed cal surfer called saying he saw a … it was a beautiful thing.” House in Wonthaggi and Griffi ths and Kirrak House were vaccinated less than 10 per cent of the aged dog in the dunes between the air- The pyjama wearing wanderer is Point Lodge in San Remo were happy in March this year, along with some care workforce had been vaccinated strip and Cape Kitchen. now home with her relieved owner, to provide an update on staff and resi- staff members at Griffi ths Point. through the Federal government pro- At fi rst light, Jess and her who reports Tilly is doing well. dent vaccinations. The vaccine was delivered by the gram. friends were out searching. “She had lost a lot of weight and There are currently 23 residents Gippsland Region Public Health Unit, Less than two per cent of people liv- Then Tilly was spotted by construc- had nightmares that fi rst night, at Kirrak House and 28 at Griffi ths and the second dose was delivered ing in disability care have been fully tion workers at Cape Kitchen but ran but she’s good now.” Point. three weeks later. vaccinated. CONCRETE & EXCAVATION

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4 THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE ,  Heroic rescue at Surf Beach A Phillip Island surfer has been Heroes hailed a hero, after saving the life Dan, who is also a musician who of former councillor Stephen Ful- performs around the island, said he larton at Surf Beach last week. didn’t hesitate to step in and help, Dan Seale, who is Newhaven dismissing the hero tag. College’s property manager, was “No way. Honestly I was just go- about to surf Crazy Birds break ing for a surf and he needed help. last Wednesday about 4pm when There was no time to contemplate he noticed a man struggling to anything,” Dan said. stay afloat in the surf. “You could see he was in big trou- Steve, a popular island identity ble. I knew it was serious, the way and keen surfer, had suffered a he yelled for help and how his head stroke and was about 15 metres was going under.” out in the white water. Larson agreed. “I was coming down the stairs “We were just there to do what and he immediately caught my at- we could. Certainly he would have tention because I could see he was been in a bad situation if he hadn’t struggling,” said Dan, who before got assistance,” said Larson, who the incident didn’t know Steve. runs Phillip Island Camps accom- “He was in the water next to his modation in Newhaven. stand-up paddle board with his “When someone needs a hand, left arm on it and I thought maybe you help them. We worked as a he’d knocked his head. team. “But then he kind of yelled help “You don’t hesitate, you go into and I took off out there.” emergency mode.” The 34-year-old said he swam Steve’s mate Greg Price – who in out on his own board and reached April saved the life of a Cowes man Steve, saying his head was under- who had a car accident in Cowes water, while his face was white after suffering a heart attack – said and lips purple. the whole community was praying “I grabbed him and pinned him for a speedy recovery for Steve. to his board. He was still con- “Steve’s love for his island com- scious and had a bit of kick in him munity is immense,” Greg said. but it was not easy because he “We are all praying for the best was clearly totally knackered. It possible outcome for him and Kerry was like his right arm was being and his family.” pulled down in the water.” Dan Seale pulled fellow surfer Stephen Fullarton out of the surf at Crazy Birds last week, after the former Steve runs his architectural de- Dan then kicked and paddled councillor suffered a stroke while in the water paddleboarding. sign business in Cowes and is well- back to the shore, “wearing a known for his work most recently wave” on top of them as they went. the beach.” Larson said he helped pull Steve “In the water he was in a dire as a Bass Coast Shire councillor A difficult situation became Right at that moment another up the beach – at high tide, with predicament. for the Island Ward. He was also a worse when Dan and Steve were surfer – Newhaven’s Larson Hen- not much sand available – and “On the beach he got the colour councillor on the old Phillip Island pushed onto rocks, each still with derson – luckily arrived and im- while Dan looked after him, Lar- back in his face and he was con- Shire. their surfboard leg ropes attached. mediately helped Dan remove the son called Triple 0, with many scious and conversing, although Steve is often seen around the is- “The surf was sucking our leg ropes, lift Steve out of the wa- onlookers then coming to assist, he was in and out a little bit.” land on his stand-up paddle board boards out and then pushing us ter, away from the rocks and up including a nurse. When paramedics arrived, they and has been instrumental in the against the rocks. The waves the beach. “I knew who it was straight helped carry Steve up the stairs in creation of the island’s National were going everywhere. “I was so stoked because I was away,” Larson said, adding that an inflatable stretcher. Surfing Reserve. “At that point I thought how the struggling,” Dan said, adding a his son had been chatting with Steve was taken to Wonthaggi He remains in the Alfred Hospital hell am I going to do this, I don’t kind stranger later rescued his Steve on the water moments be- Hospital and then airlifted to the where he is being treated, following know how I’m going to get him up and Steve’s damaged surfboards. fore. Alfred Hospital. his ordeal.

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THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 5 A ractions remain locked down Businesses trained to Many Phillip Island tourist attrac- tions remained closed, including the Penguin Parade – despite the easing cope with hostile patrons of lockdown restrictions in rural Phillip Island businesses are being woman said. Victoria. offering training to deal with aggres- “We know this was a big challenge Phillip Island Nature Parks CEO sive customers in the wake of Covid and will continue to be a big challenge Catherine Basterfi eld said based on lockdowns. especially as businesses now have to government guidelines, from June The Phillip Island Business Net- ID check and refuse service to metro.” 3, their attractions would have a work last week announced they had Cheeky Goose owner Robert van maximum visitor capacity of only received state government funding to den Brink said the hardest part of the 50 people. hold a Working with Aggressive and QR/ID system was dealing with peo- “So we have made the decision to Challenging Behaviours workshop on ple not wanting to comply. keep our venues closed until at least June 23 and 24 at the Ramada Resort. “We are at the frontline and have to Friday, June 11, at this stage, pend- The workshop is being offered after bear the brunt of people’s frustration ing any changes in guidelines or PIBN received feedback on the prob- and rudeness,” Robert said (see sepa- advice,” Catherine said, with PINP lem from local businesses and it will rate lockdown story). continuing to receive some state include three sessions for business He said while most customers com- government fi nancial support. owners as well as front of house staff, plied, a few refused and took “their She said once they re-open, if still run by the Victorian Chambers of frustrations out on the staff”. required to check visitor IDs, the Commerce and Industry. “We do not accept this and ask the admissions and visitor experience Many island tourist attractions remain closed, including the Penguin The training will provide skills to people to leave. We have absolutely teams would carry out checks at Parade, despite restrictions easing in rural Victoria. diffuse problematic situations, cov- lost business because of our “no de- entry points to each venue, “similar ering interpersonal communication tails no service policy.” It’s not worth to last year when residents of met- visitors broadly, but particularly in Phil said while the museum had skills and risk management to deal risking the safety of others and the ropolitan Melbourne were unable to winter, had hit their business hard, been “hit pretty hard with lock- with a range of disruptive and dif- fi ne not to comply.” travel to regional Victoria”. with “the damage already done” down”, there were positives. fi cult behaviours and prevent esca- Bookings for the workshop are es- Catherine said Nature Parks had even prior to this fourth lockdown. “We started collecting visitor sta- lation. sential as there are limited tickets, been part of the government’s QR Furthermore, the ban on Mel- tistics in 2013. We broke the visitor “Have your staff experienced con- capped at 25. The fi rst ticket is free code system since it was fi rst intro- bourne visitors for the long week- record in December 2020 and again fronting challenges regarding Covid and additional tickets are at the re- duced last year, and “have been ac- end and a two-week closure in this in January 2021. We didn’t do as principles, capacity challenges or ag- duced price of $15 for additional staff. tively checking our visitors in at our lockdown would hurt further. well in February but improved in gressive behaviour?” a PIBN spokes- Details: pibn.com.au/ venues since that time”. “It is just disappointing when you March,” he said. A Maze N Things owner Geoff think you are getting back to nor- “Then April 2021 broke all records Moed said they made the decision mal, we are hit with yet another since we started collecting data. to also close their operation for two lockdown,” Lauren said. “We have found that visitor num- ID checks add to weeks. “Any lockdown, no matter how bers decline not only in closing but Once they reopen, he said they short, has an impact on the bottom even after reopening, visitation would advise – via a sign at the front line, as we are a small business. takes a bit of time to get back to pre- business Covid pain door – that Melbourne visitors were “The June long weekend is always Covid numbers.” not allowed. a very busy one for us and the island. Phil estimated the lockdown loss- From page 1 bookings. “But the actual policing might be a Add this together with the business es were about $25,000, including adding they had always maintained “Financially, it’s been a big hit for different matter as our staff are not lost on the busy Valentine’s week- the twice cancelled booking of a a guest registry so ID check in was our offi ce and the owners of the prop- trained or expected to enforce the end and the impact of lost revenue chorale group to perform at the mu- not a problem, with all areas requir- erties of course,” Sue said. law,” Geoff said, adding they had will be signifi cant.” seum, most recently on May 30, who ing QR codes. She said the long weekend was set already rolled out QR codes. now say they won’t return. “I feel it’s a comfort to make sure all to be busy, with many subsequent “The two-week shutdown is bad Record breaking He added the state government’s guests, visitors and staff have access cancellations except for one family enough, but I am more concerned Vietnam Veterans Museum man- circuit breaker business support to immediate trace updates by this from Lakes Entrance. with Melbourne not being able to ager Phil Dressing said they opened package would assist the business, means.” The agency has a QR code on entry come for the long weekend after after the end of lockdown last week, “but not by much”. in the offi ce and when a guest makes lockdown is lifted.” but “with metropolitan restrictions, “Our operational costs are not great- Real estate a booking, they always supply their Lauren Mitchell from Phillip Is- visitation is basically non-existent”. ly diminished whether we’re open or At First National real estate Sue personal details including postcode. land Helicopters said they too re- “We chose to continue paying our not. If we’re successful receiving the Martin who oversees holiday rent- “On arrival, when checking in, we mained closed until June 11. staff their normal wages without re- package we’ll still incur a net loss of als said her team had cancelled, re- also get a copy of their drivers’ li- She said having no international quiring them to take leave.” around $22,500 for the week.” funded or shifted dates for about 35 cence, but we’ve always done that.” Your local news online 7 DAY FREE TRIAL

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6 THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE ,  Sand Mining opponents raise petitions for Parliament PICAL move up Planning panel report passed to minister on massive Grantville sand mine for consultation The Save Western Port Wood- lands group, which, following its There could be some light on land at Blue Gum behind the CFA public meeting at the Corinella Hall, the horizon for the Phillip Island station. now claims a membership of many Community and Learning Centre. “What we are seeking is like for hundreds of concerned residents, Community consultation will like, to pick up the existing garden has raised two petitions to put be- be held on June 23 and 24 on a infrastructure and put it on a 30m fore the Victorian Parliament. proposal to move the community x 40m parcel of land, which is the “These petitions give us the op- garden and a portable building to current size of the existing land,” portunity to shine a light on the en- Blue Gum Reserve. Mr Thompson said. vironmental destruction in this for- The move would require an He said the lack of urgency from est, on the dangers to the Western amendment to the Blue Gum Re- the council for the relocation was Port foreshore and its internation- serve Master Plan. leaving the organisation in limbo. ally protected Ramsar Wetlands, Drop-in sessions will be held on Bass Coast Shire Council has and on the very real risk of damage Wednesday, June 23 at the Phillip since put out a call for community to the tourism economy of this beau- Island Croquet Club within Blue feedback on a proposed amend- tiful coastal region,” Save Western Gum Reserve. The first session ment to the Blue Gum Reserve Port Woodlands spokesperson Tim will be held from 3pm to 4pm and Master Plan 2019, to allow the O’Brien said. the second session will be held garden to be moved. “It is particularly important right from 6pm to 7pm. Should Covid The amendment could also in- now that the Bass Coast commu- restrictions prevent these in-per- clude relocating Rudi Coel’s Shed nity and Grantville residents get son sessions, Council is also offer- to the reserve. involved and take action to stop the ing two online sessions. The council described the com- destruction of our coastal forests by The two online sessions will be munity garden as “highly valued” sand miners. held via Zoom on Thursday, June and Coel’s Shed as “historically “We have learned that the Minis- 24, between 3pm and 4pm and significant”. ter Richard Wynne is to be handed between 6pm and 7pm. To attend Bass Coast Shire Mayor, Cr the afternoon session, register at Brett Tessari said it’s important this week the recommendation The Save Western Port Woodlands group, has raised two petitions to put from The Planning Panel on the ap- www.trybooking.com/BRYFJ. the community has an opportu- before the Victorian Parliament to stop the expansion of sandmining in For the evening session, register nity to provide feedback on this plication by Dandy Premix to mas- the area. sively expand its mine on the edge at www.trybooking.com/BRYFT proposed amendment. Last month, the board and man- “We invite you to join represen- of Grantville. that is to reach deep below the water he said. “The decision on this mine appli- agement of PICAL raised con- tatives from Council and PICAL table, and so close to the foreshore, “We just need your names on cerns there was no money in the to share your feedback at one of cation should only have rested with that the applicant, Dandy Premix, these petitions; we want thousands the Bass Coast Council. It should draft budget to finance a promised a number of consultation sessions also bypassed a risk assessment on signing.” move of the community garden. coming up later this month,” Cr never have been removed from this groundwater required by Southern The Save Western Port Wood- community. The group made a budget sub- Tessari said. Rural Water. lands group has paper petitions mission to Bass Coast Shire Coun- For more information about the “We have had expert analysis of “We simply have to stop this mine circulating through the community, the Dandy premix application to cil calling for certainty and ask- proposed amendment to the Blue and the multiple mine expansions and also an online ePetition on the ing for $250,000 to fund the move. Gum Reserve Master Plan visit massively expand its Grantville op- planned for the Grantville forest Victorian Parliament website. eration, and have been advised that Chair Jeff Floyd said they would www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/blueg- corridor. “If others wish to get involved like the garden to be moved this umreserve. State Government Guidelines for “We can defeat this, and we can or to access our petition, or just to ensuring the protection of sensitive year and re-established at the For more information, please kick the greedy miners out who find out more, they can do so via new site. contact Council’s Community natural environments against toxic don’t care about our forests, don’t the website, savewesternportwood- pollutants may have been contra- Previously, PICAL manager Planning Officer Jasmin McNeill care about our tourism economy or lands.org, or use the QR code to go Greg Thompson said shire offi- on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) vened in this application process,” the wildlife whose habitat they de- straight to the parliament e-Peti- Tim said. cers had “approved in principle” 5671 2211 or email jasmin.mc- stroy, if we have enough standing tion,” Tim said. to give PICAL a small parcel of [email protected]. “It is also galling that with a mine in opposition. 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THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 7 Financial matters

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Island and San Remo, and value ecological areas should next few years with developers hectare Cowes market site, Narrows new estate. Last week a Department growth should be managed. be restricted. seeking planning permits for with a frontage to 225 Settle- of Environment, Land, Wa- The second round of con- The third and final round new housing subdivisions on ment Road, which last month DAL ter and Planning (DELWP) sultation in 2019 saw the re- of consultation, which was prominent vacant land sites. saw surrounding residents The housing subdivisions spokesperson told the Ad- lease of a discussion paper, expected in the first half of The estates and subdivi- shocked when mature gum come as the state govern- vertiser they expected public which stated the main chal- 2021, will focus on the most sions – totalling about 300 trees were felled to make way ment’s delayed last round of engagement to start in July, lenges facing Phillip Island important document of all, a new homes – are all within for the estate. consultation on the Distinc- which will include a written were congestion and local draft Statement of Planning town boundaries and in the The shire’s planning regis- tive Area and Landscapes public submissions process. infrastructure pressures Policy (SPP), which will be early stages of planning, try also contains numerous (DAL) project, to guide future “DELWP is looking at the during peak periods, urban enshrined in law. currently seeking permits applications for smaller sub- land use, is set to begin next best way to conduct public development demand, and The SPP aims to protect through the Bass Coast Shire. divisions of blocks into two month. consultation while adhering climate change threats to the our best features and lock in They include: or three lots, all within town Earlier this year shire to public health guidelines environment. town boundaries. • 205-209 and 211-223 boundaries. planners told the Advertiser – more details will be an- The paper proposed a num- Details: www.engage.vic. Thompson Avenue, next to the Existing subdivision Shoal- developers who were eye- nounced soon,” the spokes- ber of controls to protect the gov.au/distinctive-areas- RSL: subdivision of land into haven in Cowes west states it ing off housing subdivisions person said. area, including ensuring and-landscapes-program/ 42 lots, creation of access to a will have a new release soon. were putting them on ice The first round of commu- new housing designs that fit bass-coast where details can road, removal of vegetation; until there was greater plan- nity consultation on the DAL in town character, beautiful be emailed to subscribers. • 299-325 Church Street, San Remo ning certainty around town best known for its long brick In San Remo Penniwells Es- boundaries with the DAL. wall boundary fence: Multi- tate states stage 10 of its devel- This included Newhaven lot subdivision (192 lots), re- opment will soon be released. West, a mooted 35-hectare moval of vegetation and cre- Various other San Remo development that proposed ation of reserves; estates – as is clearly evident 78 residential lots, as well as • 35 Cowes-Rhyll Road: – are in multiple stages of land between Corinella, Cor- Subdivision of land into 16 development, including The onet Bay, and Cape Paterson. lots, creation of reserves and Outlook on Potters Hill Road Island Ward councillor Mi- associated works, and remov- with 12 blocks and Western- chael Whelan said the DAL al of native vegetation; port Views on Bonwick Av- should clarify Cowes’ town • 14-20 Redwood Drive: Sub- enue with “a boutique 29 lot boundaries on the east and division of land into 12 lots. development”. west – as well as Cape Wool- In addition to these new Panorama estate states amai’s airport land – to pre- estates, there is a 2018 plan- stage one is sold out with only vent urban sprawl. Council Update Edward O’Donohue (second from left) with residents of Shetland Heights Road in March this year. He has now tabled a petition in parliament calling for the state government to Prepare for emergencies with the CFA and Red Cross fund an upgrade of the road. Council in partnership with the Red Cross and CFA are offering extra support for people Shetland Heights petition in Parliament who live with a disability, are older or have a chronic or acute medical condition, to prepare Residents of Shetland May 25 formally tabled a peti- Council call on the Govern- an emergency plan. This free service is available for up to 20 people and will include visits Heights Road continue to fight tion in parliament calling on ment to fund and build, as a to residents' homes from members of the CFA and Red Cross to help prepare them for for an upgrade of their road. the state government to fund matter of urgency, the neces- emergencies. If you or someone you know would benefit from this program, expressions Since the state government the work. sary infrastructure to ensure of interest are open and will close on Tuesday, 20 July 2021. Please contact our Community announced the new junior In presenting the petition, students, parents and the Planning Team on the numbers below or email [email protected]. secondary campus would be Mr O’Donohue said the road broader school community located in San Remo, resi- upgrade was needed to “en- have safe access to the new dents have increased their sure the safety of students, junior secondary campus for Have your say: Anderson Street Reserve Master Plan calls for the road to be up- parents and the broader Wonthaggi Secondary Col- Council is seeking community feedback to help develop a Master Plan for the Anderson Street graded, citing traffic and school community to access lege in San Remo, scheduled health concerns. the new campus”. to open in 2022.” Reserve in San Remo. The Masterplan will recognise the important role the Reserve will play as To date, neither Bass Coast He also said footpaths were Under the rules of the parlia- a local park over the next 10 years as the town grows. We're inviting you to have your say and Shire Council nor the state needed to encourage walking ment, once tabled the petition help inform the draft design. A drop in session is being held: government have agreed to and cycling, and the intersec- becomes a public document • Thursday, 17 June, at Anderson Street Reserve from 3.00pm to 6.00pm pay for the upgrade. tion with Potters Hill Road and its terms are communi- Submissions and suggestions can also be made by contacting Ella Angarane, Recreation and Edward O’Donohue, the needed a full upgrade. cated to the relevant Minister. member for Eastern Victoria “The Petitioners therefore The petition has 176 signa- Open Space Planner, on [email protected] or PO Box 118, Wonthaggi 3995. has taken up the cause and on request that the Legislative tures. Submissions close on Sunday, 20 June 2021. Council Meeting Don’t hesitate to Council’s next meeting will be live-streamed at 1.00pm on Wednesday 16 June 2021. Join us on the live stream link www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/2021meetings. contact me, Supporting local business, The proposed items Council may consider: I am here to help. creates local jobs. • Adoption of Annual Budget 2021/22 • Planning Application 190142 - 109 Netherwood Lane, Bass RUSSELL • Planning Application 200029 - 6 Charmandene Ct, Cowes BROADBENT MP • Proposed Development Plan Endorsement (DPO3) - Grantville Mixed Use Zone Precinct Federal Member for Monash (North) • Lease - Cape Paterson Surf Live Saving Club Cr Ronnie Bauer • Lease - Bass Coast University Centre, 21-23 Baillieu Street East, Wonthaggi for the Island Ward, • Council Support and Resources Policy Bass Coast Shire • Review of Instrument of Delegation – Council to Staff • Wonthaggi and San Remo Cemetery Fees and Charges • Revenue and Rating Plan 2021 The agenda is released on Council’s website on Friday, 11 June at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/2021meetings. There is an opportunity in the Council meeting for public questions. If you would like to ask a question please submit your questions in writing no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting. PO Box 996 Cowes 3922 Tel: 0439 535 282 46C Albert Street, Warragul VIC 3820 03 5623 2064 email: [email protected] [email protected] Russell.Broadbent.94 Access Grants now open Authorised by Ronnie Bauer, PO Box 996, Cowes 3922 Authorised by Russell Broadbent MP, Liberal Party of Australia, 46C Albert Street, Warragul VIC 3820. Applications are open for the Building Disability Inclusive Businesses and Community Organisations Grant. Funds of up to $1,000 (including GST) are available to assist you to increase the number of people with disability accessing your business or community organisation Melaleuca Lodge Secondhand Book Sale as customers, visitors, members or employees. Application forms, guidelines and ideas are available on Council’s website at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/access. All applications must be discussed with Kathryn Pryor, Access and Healthy Ageing Officer, prior to being submitted. Open 10-12 every Saturday Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday, 25 June 2021. For more information visit our website, contact Kathryn on the numbers below or [email protected]. BILLS BOOK SHED Bass Coast Shire Council, 76 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi | DX 34903 Wonthaggi | PO Box 118, Wonthaggi 1 Watchorn Road, COWES (off Settlement Road) VIC 3995 | 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211 or via the National Relay Service (for people with speech or hearing difficulties) on 13 36 77 | [email protected] | www.basscoast.vic.gov.au 0437 949 029 JO00588AE 10 THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Island HOME– YOUR PHILLIP ISLAND AND SAN REMO PROPERTY GUIDE –

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THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 11 Island HOME Photo: Ramble & Driſt Creative

This beautifully presented three-bedroom home in Sunset Strip promotes a relaxed lifestyle with The gorgeous and practical kitchen is complemented by stone benchtops, stainless steel its low maintenance and extremely private surrounds. dishwasher and electric oven and cooktop. Relaxed living at Sunset Strip Conveniently located only a short spacious bedrooms, both with built mented by stone benchtops, stain- and low maintenance gardens and is system and tile, carpet and floating walk or bike ride to the ever-popular in robes, laundry, main bathroom less steel dishwasher and electric complete with café’ blinds and ceil- flooring throughout. Smiths Beach area or a quick drive complete with modern fixtures and oven and cooktop. Out through slid- ing fan for year-round enjoyment. All of this on a fully fenced 427sqm into the Cowes township is this beau- fittings, separate toilet and second ing doors is the North facing fully Other features include: within approx. allotment. tifully presented three-bedroom living zone or office space. covered entertaining decking, the walking distance to Newhaven Col- Contact: Jon Taylor, Ray White Phillip home in Sunset Strip. The character Upstairs is the huge master bed- perfect place to sit and relax or host lege, split system heating and cool- Island, 0413 966 420 filled property promotes a relaxed room with walk in robe and ensuite a family get together. ing, combustion heater, carport Address: 19 Vision Circuit, Sunset Strip lifestyle with its low maintenance and the light filled open plan living/ A real feature of this home is the which can accommodate boat or Property Features: three bed / two bath and extremely private surrounds. kitchen/dining area. The gorgeous rear entertaining/bar area. The fully caravan, workshop/shed, solar pow- / one car The ground floor comprises two and practical kitchen is comple- covered area overlooks the pristine ered electric gate, security camera Price: $760,000 - $790,000 FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE Walking distance to beach and town Located only a short stroll, FORTHCOMING AUCTION bike ride or drive to the Saturday, November 3 at 1pm beautiful beaches and main PROPERTIES URGENTLY REQUIRED township of Cowes is this Lot 187 Seagrove Way, Cowes beautifully presented three- bedroom home. This prop- Field of Dreams For sale $709,000 erty would make an ideal in- 2/3 Wyndham Avenue, Cowes LOW MAINTENCE/ vestment, holiday getaway or permanent residence. The idealic setting awaits, set over a single level PERFECT INVESTMENT with excellent access to all Cowes has to offer. The The home comprises three extra living area which flows to a north facing court spacious bedrooms, two of yard is perfect for entertaining or just relaxing. which have built in robes, All the options are open with Holiday rental or main bathroom, laundry and permanent rental another asset to be utilized. open plan living/kitchen/din- The room and privacy add to this low maintence ing area complete with elec- package. tric oven and cooktop. The beautifully presented house includes an open plan living/ At the rear of the home is kitchen/dining area, plus a north facing entertaining decking. the north facing entertaining decking which overlooks the cooling, ceiling fans, garden Contact: Jon Taylor, Ray White low maintenance surrounds shed, ramped entry, side ac- Phillip Island, 0413 966 420 • Stunning outlook and takes in water glimpse of cess for boat/trailer storage Address: 2/32 Parrakoola Way, Cowes • Huge block - 958m2 the bay. and tile, carpet and polished Property features: three bed / one bath / one carport and • Quality Estate location Other features include: timber flooring throughout. All of this on a fully fenced one garage • Wide 20.6m frontage single garage and single car- port, split system heating and 378sqm approx. allotment. Price: $540,000 to $560,000 • Auction to be held onsite 10% deposit, settlement 30/60 days For sale $890,000 3 Rosella Grove, Cowes ROOM TO MOVE This home is perfect for a large family wanting plenty of room to move. Complete with 4 bedrooms, ensuite & WIR to Main. The open plan living makes life a breeze and is ideal entertaining with the large alfresco area off the kitchen complete with built in BBQ. With an endless lists of features such as 6 star energy rating, double glazed windows, raised ceilings, ducted heating, outdoor shower, double garage and low maintenance yard with landscaped gardens. LK00328BY www.phillipislandfn.com.au OPEN 7 DAYS 60 Thompson Ave, Cowes 5952 3922

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Exceptional attention to detail of style and quality with superior finishes has created a This inviting home is tucked away in a secluded court with absolute beach frontage and home that radiates warmth and comfort. stunning views out to Westernport Bay. Ultimate beachfront living This highly sought after but rare- finishes has created a home that ra- you listen to the calming sounds of open living/dining space with wood Central Cowes and all local eater- ly found position offers an idyllic diates warmth and comfort. the ocean. fire heater leading through to the ies, shops and schools. coastal lifestyle. This inviting home The ground floor consists of three A choice of either a lift or stair- undercover balcony. Inspections by private appoint- is tucked away in a secluded court bedrooms all with built in robes, case brings you up to the first floor Additional features include single ment. with absolute beach frontage and two bathrooms, laundry, a conve- where you will find the master bed- garage, double carport and a fully Contact: Mike Foenander from O’Brien stunning views out to Westernport nient family living room and an out- room with a walk-in robe and an fenced landscaped 661 sqm allot- Real Estate on 0408 547 677 Bay. Exceptional attention to detail door kitchen makes for easy sum- ensuite bathroom, modern well-ap- ment (approx.). Property features: four bed / three bath / of style and quality with superior mer night cooking for the family as pointed kitchen, separate toilet and A leisurely stroll will take you to two lounge / three car LK01416AA

2A Hereward Close Cowes 230-232 Church Street, Cowes 32-34 Walton Street, Rhyll 4 2 2 8 8 7 4 4 4 Beachfront Garden Sanctuary Glen Isla House Luxury lifestyle Auction 19th June @ 1.00pm Josh Dunstan 0407 558 933 $1,850,000 Josh Dunstan 0407 558 933 $1,950,000 Josh Dunstan 0407 558 933

4 Shelly Court, Cowes 6/20 Church Street, Cowes 6 Bay Court, Cowes 4 3 3 3 1 1 4 2 2 Perfectly presented Great Investment EOI closing 21st June 2021 $1,395,000-$1,465,000 Josh Dunstan 0407 558 933 $500,000 Jenni Kent 0428 566 643 $840,000-$860,000 Jaime Morris 0408 367 310

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14 THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Island HOME Photo: Ramble & Driſt Creative Exemplary ultra-modern family home Luxurious living with all room) is located in this area external sliding doors). your family’s needs and as- with access to the alfresco The rear garden has raised pirations firmly in mind, this area, a great retreat for visit- vegetable beds and many home provides an amazing ing family and friends. fruit trees. The glasshouse modern design with spacious The kitchen is a dream for provides an extended grow- living areas. an entertainer or anyone ing season for vegetables. As you walk in you are who loves to cook. A generous merbau deck greeted by a light, bright airy The Caesarstone island measuring 5.5m x 4.5m in feeling that flows through bench is 3.4m long and the the rear garden with seating your new home. The master kitchen is 4.5m long with area provides another enter- Located on Ventnor Road on the way to the fa- Set on five acres, established trees and gar- parents retreat offers his strip lighting, a 900mm tainment area, enclosed by mous Penguin Parade, this five-acre property dens and a beautifully sheltered north fac- and hers walk in robes, full Westinghouse electric oven waste high water tanks. will offer you so many options in the future. ing location adds to this property’s appeal. ensuite facilities with twin and gas cook top, industrial This artfully designed bespoke hand basins on a rangehood and dishwasher. home offers peace and priva- Caesarstone bench and a Also, a spacious butler’s pan- cy and is situated in a private 2000cm by 900cm walk in try with an additional sink quiet area of Cowes. Your new life starts here shower. and cupboards. This incred- All this on a large 879m2 A further three bedrooms ible kitchen area invites ev- block, with child and pet With five acres of space and complement this incredible eryone to gather around and friendly yard and access privacy, this is the first time home. Two bedrooms share is a focal point. to Anderson Road walk- the property has been offered a bathroom and the fourth This east west home offers ing track at the rear garden in more than 30 years. bedroom at the rear of the full northerly aspects to the gate. Ventnor Park is what every- home has its own ensuite fa- living areas with the double- one dreams of owning one day. Contact: Alex Scott & Staff cilities and walk in robe. A glazed windows through-out This original farm homestead on 5952 2633. further living space (rumpus the home (not the alfresco was cut off onto five acres Address: 40 Boobook Grove, Cowes many years ago. Established trees and gardens and a beau- tifully sheltered north facing location adds to this property’s appeal. The home features two living areas with an open plan kitchen and family room, big north facing windows overlook The home features two living areas with an open plan the inground pool and open kitchen and family room, overlooking the inground pool. pasture. There are four large bedrooms all with built in robes and private location. Inspection by appointment and a renovated bathroom. The property has excellent only. Sheltered entries at front rear shedding and stables with a Contact: Alex Scott and Staff in and side. The property has a pony paddock just waiting Cowes, 5952 2633 fully self-contained unit which for you. Located on Ventnor Address: 640 Ventnor Rd Ventnor The kitchen is a dream for an entertainer regularly rents out through Road on the way to the fa- Auction: SATURDAY 19TH JUNE or anyone who loves to cook and includes a Luxurious living with all your family’s needs Airbnb, this renovated unit has mous Penguin Parade, this 2pm on site, if not sold prior 900mm Westinghouse electric oven and gas and aspirations firmly in mind, this home elevated our vendors to super property will offer you so Terms: 10 per cent deposit. Settle- cook top, industrial rangehood and dish- provides an amazing modern design with host with its new bathroom many options in the future. ment 60 days washer and Butler’s Pantry. spacious living areas.

640 VENTNOR ROAD, VENTNOR 1/110 THE ESPLANADE, SURF BEACH 15 RHYLL-NEWHAVEN ROAD, RHYLL 170 THOMPSON AVENUE, COWES

Auction Saturday 19th June @ 2pm if not sold prior $700,000 to $740,000 $890,000 to $950,000 $1,000,000 to $1,100,000 • ‘Ventnor Park’ situated on 5 acres • Beach access track located a few doors away • Modern beach house with rural and water views • Located on generous 1150m2 (approx.) allotment • 4 bedrooms plus self-contained unit • 2 bedrooms/1 bathroom • Currently in use as successful B&B with substantial proven income • 6 bedrooms/4 bathrooms • Price range – $1,380,000 to $1,500,000 • Spacious deck overlooking the sand dunes • 7 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms/4 Car • Currently in dual use as a family home and successful B&B 446/2-3 THE ESPLANADE, COWES 5 REGENT DRIVE, VENTNOR 40 BOOKBOOK GROVE, COWES 21 SEACREST DRIVE, COWES

$380,000 $800,000 to $850,000 $1,100,000 to $1,200,000 $680,000 to $735,000 • Value plus on the Cowes foreshore • Tri level home with big water views • Luxurious living set on 897m2 (approx.) • 4 bed/2 bath/2 car • Open plan bedroom & living area • 4 bedrooms/2 bathrooms • 4 bedrooms/3 bathrooms/2 cars • Situated on a corner allotment in Whytesands Estate • Spacious bathroom with corner spa • Close to the beach • Fully enclosed alfresco with built in bbq and outdoor kitchen • Spacious undercover rear deck 37 GALLEON CRESCENT, SUNSET STRIP 39 DUNSMORE ROAD, COWES THERE’S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO GET A FREE MARKET APPRAISAL UNDER UNDER CONTRACT CALL US TODAY! CONTRACT

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THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 15 Wonthaggi THE PULSE Arts Centre Events, entertainment and community news 4 June - 20 June LIVE EVENTS Please note that the following information may have changed subject to further lockdown announcements.

Wayne Bismire (left), with son Simon and daughter-in-law Alex, at the Ocean Reach Brew- ery, which picked up fi ve medals at the Australian International Beer Awards. Tony Rinaud has helped to transform millions of hectares of dry land in African countries over the past 25 years and will be Ocean Reach brings home the Gold guest speaker at the Phillip Island World Vi- The team at Ocean Reach and the Witch Doctor NEIPA Ocean Reach beers are dis- sion fundraising lunch at the Cowes Bowling Brewery hit Gold at this year’s won Bronze. tributed across Victoria, NSW Club at 12 noon on Sunday, June 20. Tickets Australian International Beer “Five out of six is not a bad and the ACT, with the whole- for a two-course lunch and drinks at bar Awards. strike rate,” he said. sale side of the business grow- prices are $20. The Phillip Island based “The score on our IPA was ing exponentially through brewers won two Gold, two 18.74 out of a possible 20, so it Covid Silver and one Bronze medal was at the extreme high end of “Probably a third of our Environmental Wonthaggi Theatrical Group presents, at the prestigious competition, the scoring.” product goes north of the bor- which attracts entries from The beers are judged by der now,” Wayne said. across the globe and is the blind tasting by a panel of ex- The beer is now on sale superhero guest Mamma Mia! largest annual beer competi- perts. through BWS and Dan Mur- tion in the world. Local beer lovers can en- phy stores and the Ocean 4 June - 13 June There were more than 2500 joy the award-winning beers, Reach Pale Ale is on tap at the speaker at World entries from over 400 brewer- which are all on sale through Farmers Daughters Restau- Ticket Sales are currently ies in 26 countries this year. the brewery, although they rant in Melbourne, which of- Vision lunch suspended Participating for the fi rst time, will have to wait a week or two fers a farm-to-plate experience An environmental superhero is the guest owner Wayne Bismire said to enjoy the Gold medal Porter. of Gippsland produce. speaker at the Phillip Island World Vision Club As of Thursdays 03/06 announce- Ocean Reach medalled with “We’re currently sold out, You can also visit the Ocean fundraising winter luncheon June 20. ment of restrictions easing in fi ve of the six beers they en- but there is a new batch com- Reach taphouse in Thompson Tony Rinaudo is famously known for his tered. ing,” promised Wayne. Avenue. work in helping to transform millions of hect- Regional Victoria, the Wonthaggi Ocean Reach’s Porter and “It’s a beer that you don’t tra- Wayne estimates since open- ares of dry land in many African countries. Arts Centre and the Wonthaggi IPA beers won Gold, the Pale ditionally brew in big batches. ing the brewery in December A Natural Resources Management Special- Theatrical Group (WTG) are pleased Ale and Hazy Pineapple IPA It’s darker and hearty and it’s 2016, its brewing capacity has ist and agronomist who has worked for World to confirm this weekend’s sched- were awarded Silver medals, very popular in winter.” increased tenfold. Vision for many years, he has made a positive uled performances of Mamma Mia! LK01413AA impact on food security, and environmental sustainability and resilience for thousands of will go ahead, but with limitations. vulnerable communities around the world. His long list of achievements in developing Current Government restrictions and promoting agricultural-forestry-pastoral have reduced the seating capacity systems in degraded and barren landscapes to 50 patrons only for each perfor- has won him many international awards. Tony’s work began over 25 years ago, when, mance. To meet these restrictions, with the help of the local farmers in Niger, on the Wonthaggi Theatrical Group the African continent, he began implementing a will reduce the number of patrons conservation farming system known as Farmer per performance. Phillip Island Club Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR). Phillip Island Club The approach has been so successful that it has since been applied in at least 24 other Afri- Ticket purchases will be honoured can countries. in order of date and time. Ticket FMNR is the management of existing tree holders who booked their seats stumps and underground roots that still grow, first will be given first option up to even in degraded and barren landscapes, the 50-person limit. If they cannot through pruning, for natural regeneration. The pioneering methods he developed grew attend, a refund will be issued and trees from existing underground root systems, the next ticket holder will be which he has described at times as under- contacted. Winter Fundraising ground forests. Winter Fundraising His technique involved pruning in a certain way Patrons will also need to comply Luncheon and protecting the shoots, resulting in the original Luncheon tree population being regenerated on what was with compulsory measures of face Luncheon barren land, without major fi nancial costs. masks, ID checks QR Code check-in Phillip Island Bowling Club In Niger alone, fi ve million hectares of land and physical distancing. Phillip Island Bowling Club with over 200 million trees were restored in this 40 Dunsmore Road Cowes way. This also equated to 50,000 more tonnes of 40 Dunsmore Road Cowes grain being harvested, with two and a half mil- Arts Centre sta— will thoroughly lion people benefi ting from the improved use of clean the venue between perfor- 12.00 noon Sunday June 20 the land. mances and regularly sanitise touch 12.00 noon Sunday June 20 His methods can be easily and successfully points. $20.00 per head practised by local farmers to stop and even includes$20.00 2 courseper head meal & reverse the destruction of landscapes and the Both the Arts Centre and Wonthag- includes 2 course meal & livelihoods they support. includesspecial 2 effort course tickets meal & What he subsequently created was much more gi Theatrical Group are working special effort tickets than an agricultural technique, but a farmer led hard to ensure that despite the special effort tickets movement, regreening land in the Sahel region di cult circumstances, they are of western and north-central Africa extending doing whatever they can to bring out from Senegal, eastward to Sudan. this season to life. Transforming deserts into forests is certainly Tickets: no mean feat, and his story fi nally caught the Guest speaker: Tony Rinaudo, Tickets: attention of German author Johannes Dietri- wonthaggiartscentre.com winner of international awards Tickets: Lynne 0432 945 204 ch, who has just published a book and e-book • You can purchase tickets at our Box for his environmental work in Lynne 0432 945 204 about Tony called “The Forest Maker.” o ce or online Africa, is famously known for [email protected] 0432 945 204 The Phillip Island World Vision Club is de- Drinks at Bar Prices [email protected] lighted to welcome Tony Rinaudo to Cowes as helping to transform millions of [email protected] • Please view our COVID Safe guidelines GuestDrinks Speaker at Bar Prices Nance 0407 855 887 guest speaker at their winter fundraising lunch on our website Guesthectares Speaker of dry and barren land Nance 0407 855 887 at the Phillip Island Bowling Club, on Sunday, Guestin many AfricanSpeaker countries. [email protected] June 20 at 12 noon. Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre Special Effort Prize [email protected] Tickets are $20 for a delicious two-course meal, 96 Graham St, Wonthaggi 3995 DrinksSpecial at Bar EffortPrices | Special Prize Effort Prize with drinks at bar prices. All proceeds support PI World Vision Club projects overseas and within Australia. Tickets can be booked by calling Nance on 0407 phone: 03 5671 2470 All proceeds support PI World Vision Club projects overseas and within Australia. All proceeds support PI World Vision Club projects overseas and within Australia. 855 887 or emailing [email protected]. Or call Lynne 0432 945 204 or email: lyn- [email protected]. 16 THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE , 

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San Remo ignored It should be noted that if approved Are these variations a result of the this application will negatively impact community reaction? In reply to Michael Quinn’s letter – surrounding residents, livestock, the Is this ratepayer’s money being welcome to San Remo. I’ll be interested fragile natural environment as well spent too freely and without scrutiny? in your comments when you’ve been as any motorist utilising the two-way Penny Manning, Newhaven here a few more years. Link Road which is a proposed flight The Panorama Estate, known locally path! Council’s hypocrisy as “Pakenham comes to San Remo” Hopefully the preservation of the never ceases to amaze! dominates the view for anyone driving unique value of this area is a top prior- over the bridge. For those closer, the ity in the decision-making process. After years of council refuting that mixture of dust, flood water and over- Julie Adkins, San Remo road dust is a problem, last week it grown eyesore is a situation still before finally removed the dust suppressant VCAT. Who is ultimately liable – Coun- Artwork upset seals on The Esplanade and Batman cil or developer – is still to be decided. Avenue at Surf Beach after 15 years of I hope you get your footpaths on Pan- Have the Newhaven community service. orama Road; I wouldn’t plan on seeing (and Bass Coast residents) been mis- The council, to my confusion, erect- led? Local surfers keep an eye on the passing Orcas. Photo courtesy of them for a few more years. San Remo ed a sign with “Speed Means Dust” Tommy Williams Photography has been trying for the last 21 years to On March 22, 2021, when Geoffrey together with a 20 km/h advisory sign get any footpaths made or even the ex- Bartlett had been chosen as the suc- at one location and another sign “Less isting ones maintained. One day some- cessful artist for the Newhaven Pub- Speed Less Dust” (but without a speed one in Wonthaggi at Council might lic Art, I was sent a copy of his con- sign) at two other locations. remember we exist. The only time they cept design and development for the Confusion 1 – Has dust suddenly be- sculpture. I am a resident who will be Whales return think about us is when they send out come a problem now that the seal has directly impacted by the installation. Right on schedule, the whales have “This is my absolute dream to see rate notices, which are about 40 per cent been removed? returned! them in the wild and I can’t believe higher than similar value property any- I do not overlook the area. My con- Confusion 2 – Why different dust cerns were the location of the work There were multiple whale sight- we are in lockdown,” Lisa said. where else in Victoria. signs and why a speed sign only at one ings across the island last week, in- Whether watching online, or see- Phillip Island and San Remo use to in an area already crowded at peak location? times, potential damage to the work cluding in Cowes, Surf Beach, Smiths ing them in real time, everyone was have a good relationship in the early Now that council has tacitly con- Beach and at Cape Woolamai. excited to see the whales return. days of Bass Coast Council with the by cars and boat trailers and the poor ceded that it has created a dust prob- maintenance of the area by the Shire. Last Wednesday, a brilliant burst The announcement of restrictions previous CEO and staff but sadly it’s lem, will it erect more than just the of sunshine meant the whale spot- easing for regional Victoria was wel- been all downhill since he retired. Plans The image in the concept design is one speed and dust sign at Batman Av- that which appeared in the press re- ting conditions were ideal. come news to regional whale watch- for roads and paths and for the expan- enue which is 540m long? Will it erect Around 10.30am at Surf Beach and ers, with Island Whale Month due to sion of San Remo were dumped in the lease to the Advertiser. The image is 20km/h speed signs at both ends of The that of “Dancer 4”, a work by Geof- Smiths, locals captured photos and kick off this week. “too hard basket”, never to see the light Esplanade which is 950m long and pos- videos of several Orcas as they made of day again. The only thing that hap- frey Bartlett now found in a private sibly another repeater dust and speed garden in Flinders, superimposed on their way along the coastline. Island Whale Month pened was the expansion. sign mid-way? Excited whale watchers at the Col- Island Whale Month sets out to Meanwhile the current CEO and the site in Newhaven. I was alerted It would also be advisable to stan- to existence of “Dancer 4” by another onnades watched the whales frolick- celebrate the arrival of migrating staff continue to get their pay rises and dardise the signage to portray a sense ing, with children taking a break humpbacks and visiting Southern complain about the way they are being concerned Islander. Did the selection of professionalism and also remove the panel know that the proposed work from home schooling to do some se- Right whales to our local waters. treated. Any complaint by people in our senseless slippery signs usually related rious spotting. Winter Whale Cruises with Wild- area about the way we are treated is ig- already existed, that the image in the to icy road conditions. artist’s proposal was not created as Reports flooded in on the Phillip life Coast Cruises will commence on nored. A crushed rock surface which has Island Whale Watchers Facebook the Queen’s Birthday weekend, and It’s three years before the next council a unique work for Newhaven? How been compacted with a steel roller and much research did anyone do? Why page, with the superstar Orcas also the Festival committee is working on elections and things could be very dif- pneumatic rollers isn’t prone to have spotted at Forrest Caves, along the a range of events across the month. ferent by then. would an image of a different work vehicles slide off it! be published in the press release for George Bass Walk, at Punchbowl, The award-winning Island Whale In the state election, it is likely Bass More appropriate signs and possible San Remo and Kilcunda. Festival will be held on the sec- will be redistributed and Phillip Island Newhaven’s Public Art? speed calming devices is the least we Under the image in the artist’s Con- In the afternoon, two humpback ond weekend of the winter school could end up in the South Gippsland can expect from a council that has com- whales were sighted in Cowes. holidays, from July 2-4. With some seat, which is currently held by the Na- cept Design is the statement – “This pletely ignored hundreds of scientific montage provides an indication of the The updates and posts on the changes to meet Covid event re- tionals. papers that has irrefutably found that Facebook page were appreciated by quirements and the closure of the The Federal seat is Monash and that finished work ‘Alpha’ and the materi- road dust is a serious health concern. als that will be used, and illustrates locals hoping to catch a glimpse of Cultural Centre, the Festival events is held by Russell Broadbent, from the Lou Pecora, Surf Beach the visitors, and many holiday-home will be spread across various ven- Liberal Party. how the sculpture maintains the views to the harbour”. In the Instal- owners in lockdown in Melbourne. ues including the Penguin Parade, The Liberals and Nationals have al- Question for “My beach. Thank you for keeping The Nobbies Centre and St Philips ready shown they consider they could lation, materials and finishes sec- tion of the concept design, the artist Russell Broadbent us lockdowners updated,” said Vicki. Church. There will be an extensive win the seats in both Federal and state “Bloody lockdown – those lucky range of science talks, Whale out of elections. describes the included image. There Member for Monash is no suggestion that the artwork for people already there, enjoy!” said Sue. Water presentations and much more. Chris Day, San Remo Could you please explain why a three Newhaven will be other than that in “I was given binoculars and a The official launch of the program year-old toddler held on Christmas Is- his proposal. Wildlife Coast gift voucher for my has been postponed until Thursday, Proposed airfield at Bass land in detention for most of her life, Responses from the Team Leader birthday. Was hoping to get to our June 17. was denied critical medical treatment The Planning application (190142) re- Arts and Culture at Bass Coast Shire family’s holiday house to use them in A program of events is published for a serious illness for 10 days? lating to the proposed airfield and air- to my concerns have been unsatisfac- the near future. So while waiting for and updated daily on the official Could you also explain why your par- craft hangar at Netherwood Lane, Bass tory. The work for Newhaven is now Lockdown to end please keep post- website islandwhales.com.au and ty refuses to return this family to the will be presented before Bass Coast to have “significant design variations ing photos so I don’t miss out totally,” you can follow @IslandWhales on Biloela community? Council at its next meeting scheduled that ensures that it is a unique object”. begged Jodie. Facebook/Instagram. for June 16, 2021. 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20 THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 COVID-19 Latest local information Getting vaccinated Melburnians Like the rest of Victoria, people from Phillip Island and Bass Coast have heeded the call and are book- ing in and lining up to be vaccinated in droves. No one wants to spend another winter like the one in fleeing lockdown 2020. More than half our team at the Advertiser have received their first vaccination, and Eleanor McKay shares her experience of joining the queue and becoming one of the more than half a million face big fines Victorians who’ve started their vaccination journey. It could be an expensive majority of Victorians will exercise for any Melbour- do the right thing and ad- Last Wednesday (June 2) I got my first nians who head for their here to these restrictions AstraZeneca vaccine shot. holiday homes during the so we can all return to The actual injection was the easiest, lockdown. normality as soon as pos- most painless part of the process. Under the current re- sible.” While getting the shot might have been strictions, Melbourne resi- Local residents reported quick – I think I spent less than five min- dents still only have five police were conducting utes with the nurse – everything else re- reasons for leaving home spot checks in supermar- quired patience. and cannot travel more ket carparks in Cowes One thing I know now is booking in than 10kms from their during the first weekend takes persistence. A load of it. homes. of the lockdown. My first call to the 1800 hotline was May Anyone who is allowed The police said there 25. I got through, but due to the high vol- to visit regional areas (for were always people “who ume of calls, a recorded message offered example, to visit an inti- choose to blatantly dis- me the option to register my phone num- mate partner, authorised regard the CHOs direc- ber for a call back. worker), must adhere to tions”. Too easy! I registered my number and the restrictions in place “Anyone who selfishly waited. And waited (still waiting …). in Melbourne, including and deliberately chooses Over the following week, I rang a few wearing a mask indoors to put their own needs times a day. Every time the message was and outside and not visit- above the health and safe- the same – high demand, unable to take ing restaurants or attend- ty of the entire commu- your call, goodbye. ing public gatherings. nity, can expect to be held I considered trying my luck with a walk Police can issue on-the- accountable and fined,” in at the Wonthaggi clinic, but when I spot fines of up to $1652 the spokesperson said. heard people were queuing for three or for adults who fail or re- If anyone is concerned four hours in the cold, persevering with fuse to comply with the about breaches of the the hotline while sitting in the warmth of Finally made it to the top of the queue at the mass vaccination clinic. public health directives. CHO directions, call the my own house seemed like a better option. Fines of up to $20,000 for Police Assistance Line on Last Tuesday, I tried 13 times across the individuals are possible 131 444. day. No joy. through the court system. “Police will continue to On Wednesday, I got serious and rang Victoria Police has con- conduct intelligence led 13 times in less than three hours. firmed it will continue to home visits in response At 9.42am I finally struck gold. Thirty protect the health and safe- to complaints received minutes later, after a series of health ques- ty of all Victorians by en- through the Police Assis- tions, both my partner and I were booked forcing the directions of the tance Line,” the spokes- in for a vaccination at 1pm that day. Chief Health Officer (CHO). person said. Just after midday, we jumped in the car “People can expect to However, it’s worth re- and headed for Wonthaggi. see a highly-visible police membering not all visitors When we arrived, around 12.45pm presence across Victoria, come from Melbourne. Re- there were long queues for both those who with our Operational Sen- gional Victorians are free had booked and the walk-in crowd. tinel taskforce conducting to travel to other areas in Everyone was waiting patiently and proactive spot checks in regional Victoria. politely, but the queues weren’t moving public places and busi- quickly. nesses,” a police spokes- Masks After 20 minutes, our booking times person said. Under the current re- had come and gone, but we were still in Even those who booked endured a wait “Victoria Police will also strictions in regional Vic- a queue outside, just a few metres further of almost an hour in the queue outside The queue for walk-ins at the clinic be conducting mobile pa- toria, masks must be worn along than when we arrived. the town hall. stretched down the street. trols, both in vehicles and in indoor settings and Even those who booked in were facing a 2.37pm: out the door with our follow up On the day we attended, one lady in on foot across the state. should be carried with you wait of over an hour. The mobile vehicle patrols at all times. At ten past one, Mick the security appointment booked for September. the walk-in queue said she’d been wait- All up, the process had taken just under ing over two hours … and she still hadn’t will utilise Automatic Adults who do not wear guard, who had been keeping everyone Number Plate Recogni- a face mask when re- informed and entertained with his jokes, two hours. made it inside. The next day, with walk-ins on hold, A friend did a walk in earlier in the tion (ANPR) technology to quired (and do not have a announced loudly the clinic wouldn’t be scan car registration de- lawful exemption) can be accepting any more walk-ins for the day. people with bookings reported being in week and said it took her three and a half and out in an hour or less. hours to be processed. tails and identify the resi- fined $200. Children can Those walk-ins who had already been dential addresses of those also be fined for not wear- registered would be seen, and anyone else “It’s long, and $#%@ cold,” she texted me. Reaction With people finally getting through on licence holders. ing a mask – $40 for chil- who arrived would be able to book in for “Based on prior experi- dren aged under 15 years an appointment for another day. So far, neither of us have experienced the booking hotline, the spots in the clinic any serious reaction to the vaccination. are being fully booked (unlike the first ences, we are confident and $80 for children aged The crowd took the announcement that the overwhelming between 15 and 18. without a murmur. On Wednesday night, my arm was sore, week, where some days bookings were as We’re a patient and good-natured bunch but to be fair, I’d damaged the tendons in low as 60). Bass Coast Health put a halt it seems. my shoulder and my arm had been sore to walk-ins for four days last week, as the At 1.38pm we were still outside the town for weeks, so it was hard to know how staff simply didn’t have the capacity to hall doors. much was the shot and how much was cope with the high volume. When Mick introduced Alice, who was the tendons. A few Panadols and an early The other option is to book in with a lo- Vaccine roll running the clinic to the waiting crowd, night seemed the best option. cal GP (see separate story for details). she (and her staff) received a well-de- Thursday, we both felt less than brilliant I’m proud to see so many Victorians served round of applause for their hard – fuzzy headed, a slight temperature and stepping up to be tested and vaccinated. work. super-tired – but with regular doses of Pa- I’m hoping this lockdown is the last out continues Then things started to move. nadol, by the end of the day, things were we’ll experience this winter. Bass Coast Health staff have travelled from Melbourne for 1.52pm: inside at last! Confirmed our looking up. For that dream to become a reality, we administered 2024 vaccina- the primary purpose of being all have to play a part. tions in the past seven days. vaccinated. booking and seated in the first waiting Book it section. So, I’m masking up, carrying my hand The Wonthaggi Town Hall “The Chief Health Officer 1.57pm: moved to section two. My advice? It’s worth it to keep calling sanitiser and checking in wherever I go. Clinic is now fully booked and directive is clear that travel 2.05pm: sitting with the nurse, ready to and book in. An online booking service is And I got vaccinated. is currently not accepting walk to regional Victoria is not al- receive our injection. due to be launched any day and booking Vaccination is our only way out of this. ins from the general public. lowed during the lockdown 2.11pm: in the observation zone. in does decrease the time you spend in the That the one thing the medical experts It is unlikely that the clinic due to the high number of pub- queue at the clinic. and politicians agree on. will be able to accommodate lic exposure sites in Greater walk ins this week. Melbourne and fleeting nature nounced it had requested double Astra- The only walk ins that will of the virus.” Zeneca doses vaccines to distribute to the be accepted are ambulance of- The Wonthaggi Clinic is GP Network over the next four weeks. ficers, health care workers and open 9am-3pm Monday to It has also asked for an additional aged and disability workers. Friday and Saturday 8.30am- Vaccination options 100,000 doses of Pfizer from mid-June To make a booking, please 12.30pm for vaccinations. As well as the mass vaccination clinic in • South Gippsland Family Medicine for the state-run vaccination program, call 1800 675 398. Alternative- Bass Coast Health said over Wonthaggi, you can book in for a vaccina- • San Remo Medical Clinic followed by 100,000 doses in the week ly, you can make a booking at 500 people, including 257 in tion through local GPs and medical centres. • Inverloch Healthcare (phone bookings of June 21, 110,000 by June 28 and the Town Hall. the last week had been tested The following clinics are taking book- only) 120,000 in the week of July 5. A spokesperson for Bass for Covid at the new Cowes ings for vaccinations, but according to • Cowes Medical Centre / Grandview Call the Victorian Coronavirus Hotline Coast Health confirmed that Drive Through. the Federal government website (covid- Medical Clinic on 1800 675 398 to make a booking at a people from Melbourne had Test numbers peaked when vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au) most are Check your vaccine eligibility and find state-run clinic. The government has ad- tried to get vaccinated at the sports arenas in Melbourne were booked out for the next seven days. All the nearest vaccination clinic at covid- vised the hotline is experiencing unprec- clinic last week. listed as public exposure sites. accept online bookings, except where vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au. edented demand and people may need “On Saturday Bass Coast The Cowes Drive Through otherwise indicated. To help meet the vaccination demand, to call back. For more information visit Health staff suffered verbal is currently open seven days a • Wonthaggi Respiratory Clinic last week, the state government an- www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/vaccine abuse from people who had week, from 9am – 3pm. 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Bass Coast Historical BRIDGE, Ian: Automobile Club Inc. Bridgey you were one (BCHAC) of a kind! You have left Back slap for businesses The BCHAC is saddened us with some great After a diffi cult 12 months, Business Awards are open until Business Innovation. and small.” at the passing of Maree memories of good times there’s a chance to acknowledge Friday, July 9 at 5pm. Visit www. Bass Coast Shire Mayor, Cr The popular People’s Choice Anderson who died and lots of laughs. Hope and reward the work of local basscoast.vic.gov.au/busines- Brett Tessari, said Council is urg- Award allows customers to vote for peacefully on the 2nd you’re up there rocking businesses, through the annual sawards to enter. ing businesses to have a go at en- the Bass Coast business they believe June 2021. Maree and away to James and Business Awards. This year there are six new cat- tering the awards. provides the best products and ser- husband Ray were long telling your dad jokes! Nominations for the awards are egories in the Judged Awards, “After an incredibly challeng- vices. You can vote at www.bass- time members of our All our love to Shaz, now open, and categories include which provide participation op- ing 2020, these awards provide a coast.vic.gov.au/businessawards. club, and participated in Kristal, Tiff, Amanda a People’s Choice Award, allow- portunities for all of the different great opportunity to stand back People’s Choice voting closes on most club meetings and and families. You will ing people to vote for their favou- types of businesses in Bass Coast. and assess your business opera- Sunday, August 1 at 5pm. Winners of events. Our condolences be greatly missed. Buff, rite local business. The categories are: Employ- tions and refl ect on any success- the 2021 Awards will be announced and best wishes go out Kahren, Zac & Paige. Bass Coast Shire Council is en- ment Diversity and Inclusion; es,” Cr Tessari said. at a Presentation Event Dinner on to Ray and family. couraging all local businesses to Marketing and Communications; “The awards also provide Friday, September 3 at Silverwater MANNING, Guy David: get involved. Environment and Sustainability; Council with a way to celebrate Resort in San Remo. Tickets will be Entries for the 2021 Bass Coast Resilience and Leadership; and all of Bass Coast’s businesses, big on sale in coming weeks. BOYLE, Elizabeth 22.5.60 – 29.5.2021 Theresa (nee Hoare): Dearly Loved Husband of Michelle, loving Dad SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT Passed away peacefully of Chris, at Princes Court Homes, Loved Brother of James, Mildura on Tuesday 1 Tony, Simon and their June 2021. families. JO00857AA JO00852AA Aged 97 years. Due to Covid 19 Restrictions, Guy’s family Wife of Laurie (dec.) and Invite you to view the More Partner of Harry (dec.). Iivestream of his Beloved mother and services on Friday 11th mother-in-law of Susan June at 1.00pm. TAXI DRIVERS WANTED. than a https:/vividstream.com. WONTHAGGI (dec.), Peter and Hazel, COME JOIN OUR FRIENDLY TEAM! Veronica and Matt. au/manning/ SECONDARY COLLEGE South Coast Taxis is seeking Drivers to join our ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN A CARING Loved Grandmother and AND CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT job Great Grandmother. MANNING, Guy: busy team. The positions would suit both those Loved son-in-law of looking to earn some extra income or those MENTAL HEALTH Beloved daughter of Marg and Ray Powell A step forward in your William and Annie (dec) sadly missed. looking for more a regular job. The shifts are PRACTITIONER (both dec.). available from both our Cowes Ongoing Position - 30.40 hours career is just a step away and Wonthaggi Depots working the areas of (4 days) per week Sister of John (Jack) REID, John: from the coast. McDonald, Mary 2.11.1931 - 5.6.2021 Phillip Island, Wonthaggi or Leongatha with a MENTAL HEALTH Considine and Margaret A dedicated and valued mix of days, nights and weekends available. Lunn (all dec.). Aunty PRACTITIONER life member, past The successful applicants must enjoy people, and great Aunty to president, vice-president Ongoing Position - 15.20 hours their families. and club champion of be experienced drivers and hold an appropriate (2 days) per week A private cremation will the Rhyll-Phillip Island Drivers license. The Taxi Driver Accreditation and Wonthaggi SC is seeking suitably take place. Angling Club who WAV endorsement can be sourced easily. qualified/or experienced persons will be remembered A Memorial Service will to join its team in 2021 for We are seeking five and missed. Deepest Please phone 5951 4600 or send your resume to the above positions. be announced for a sympathies to Marcelle, motivated team members Brendan at: [email protected] Applications need to be applied later date. Malcolm, Gay, Robyn, or post PO Box 946, Cowes, 3922 through Recruitment Online to join our organisation. family and friends. “Go the Tigers” www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/ careers/Pages/advacsSCH.aspx PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES1 in 5 Join a safety focused, Applications close: Thursday 17 June leading employer that Phillip Island Bass Coast people in For further information offers training and career 1 in 5 please contact Dog Association Darren Parker – College Principal development opportunities has to postpone our Australiapeople inwill (5611 4000) annual general meeting scheduled Australia will Procurement & for the 9th of June until there is an experience easing of the covid restrictions. 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22 THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE ,  THIS WEEKEND DRAWS SPORT WEST GIPPSLAND COMPETITION Round 10, Saturday June 12 Phillip Island v Cora Lynn Dalyston vs Kilcunder Bass SOUTHERN GIPPSLAND JUNIOR FOOTBALL COMPETITION Round 7, Sunday June 13 Junior footy’s back! Phillip Island Blue v Dalyston U14s U12s Kilcunda Bass v Leongatha Green With QR codes scanned and It was a slow burn on Sunday YOUTH GIRLS FOOTBALL COMPETITION spectators comfortably tucked up morning when the Phillip Island Round 6, Sunday June 13 in their cars, the battle between Blues tackled, (yes, pun intended), Phillip Island U14 Blue and Leon- Leongatha, in a COVID-19 “spe- Korumburra - Bena v Phillip Island gatha Green could kick off. cial rules “appearance game, at The Parrots shot out early scor- the Velodrome oval in Leongatha. WEST GIPPSLAND ing the first goal, nudging Phillip It started off slow and sunny, COMPETITION LADDERS Island into action and it looked and the doggies needed to up like a few days of remote learning their percentage after a one-point and staying at home didn’t dull the loss and a “bye”, sent their ladder SENIOR FOOTBALL skills of the Island team. ranking falling marginally. WL% PTS Jack Briggs took on giants in the Leongatha kicked a couple Phillip Island 6 1 290.49 24 ruck successfully knocking the of quick goals and the puppies Inverloch-Kongwak 6 1 161.45 24 ball out for the midfield to carry to looked like their missed training Nar Nar Goon 6 1 125.10 24 the scoring end of the field. sessions had taken a toll on their Tooradin-Dalmore 5 2 171.03 20 In dominating play, Phillip Is- strength and endurance. Cora Lynn 5 2 105.59 20 land were well ahead at the siren. Alex Szymanski nailed an Garfield 4 3 109.72 16 The second term had Leongatha amazing goal in the third quar- Warragul Industrials 3 4 119.81 12 fired up but with the tackling pres- ter, giving the Island a glimmer of Bunyip 3 4 73.60 12 sure and intensity shown by Blake hope to perhaps secure a chance Kilcunda Bass 1 6 67.19 4 Murphy the Parrots were going to of not having to endure the walk Korumburra-Bena 1 6 55.71 4 be caged. of shame out of “Pleasantville” Dalyston 1 6 48.67 4 The Island still held a strong (before it turns to colour). Koo Wee Rup 1 6 40.11 4 lead at half time. The last quarter turned around, The Parrots only managed fleet- and Charlie Fischer, Max Jess and ing contact with the ball in the Henry Dean had the crowd fist RESERVES FOOTBALL third quarter, PI defenders were pumping the air with their quick U14s Blue Thomas Macmillan drives the ball towards goal against WL% PTS just too strong, and the ball was and powerful goals, that gave the Leongatha on Sunday. Bunyip 6 1 481.10 24 sent quickly back into the scoring passionate parents hope. Tooradin-Dalmore 6 1 425.47 24 zone of the Blues. Two mins left and scores were U10s (one goal), Roy Patterson, Har- vey Patterson (two goals) was in Inverloch-Kongwak 5 2 217.62 20 The energy amongst these PI level. Leongatha and their tall, After a week of lock down the and under everything and Flynn Phillip Island 5 2 143.01 20 boys was contagious. powerful squad kept taking strong blue pups hit the road for our Riley was a welcome return from Warragul Industrials 5 2 124.59 20 Entering the final term, PI man- marks to the Island kids kicks. longest trip this season so far to injury kicking two goals. Koo Wee Rup 4 3 94.68 16 aged to lock down Leongatha’s Luckily, after an unintended Leongatha. The ever-reliable Archie Rob- Nar Nar Goon 4 3 90.89 16 defence.Tommy Newman through prolonged break in play, Jacob With no change rooms avail- bo also kicked a good goal. Cora Lynn 3 4 128.62 12 the forward line created space Solohub took a mark in front of able the team was advised to Some great defensive work by Kilcunda Bass 3 4 77.83 12 and opportunity with Max Taylor goal. turn up ready to play and they Dexter Goodall, Chuck Cam- Korumburra-Bena 1 6 30.16 4 showing he was a strong option The kick was strong and certainly did from the first eron, Angus Kennedy, Lulu Van Garfield 0 7 24.16 0 for moving the ball. lengthy, but alas, slightly off the bounce! Der Walt, Taj Blundy and Brady Dalyston 0 7 22.27 0 Another great win for U14 Blues. centre. Bodhi Cooper got an early Van Steensel kept Leongatha The winning song was sung in But that didn’t matter, because morning phone call during the from troubling the scoreboard the car on the trip home. time was up and the dogs came on week from coach Marshy letting THIRDS FOOTBALL too much. Great work team! top, by one point. him know it was his turn to lead Max Wain and Miller Micallef W L % % WON the team for the week. were dominate in and under Garfield 6 0 261.74 100.00 Bodhi did a great job with every pack and some awesome I-Kongwak 4 1 701.43 80.00 some clever team first things that linking play from Ryder Van Korumburra-Bena 4 1 379.35 80.00 showed how much he is improv- Steensel, Seb Rennie, Kai Sturt, Phillip Island 4 2 332.16 66.67 ing and has become an impor- Sara Szymanski and Zac Ivey tant part of the blue pup’s team. Nar Nar Goon 4 2 149.45 66.67 was great to watch. U10s have prided themselves Cora Lynn 3 4 64.01 42.86 Liam Cleary put his hand up this season on playing four good Bunyip 2 5 49.17 28.57 for a run in the ruck and im- quarters of footy each week Kilcunda Bass 1 4 17.74 20.00 proved with every ball up. with every player doing the job Koo Wee Rup 1 5 53.96 16.67 Leongatha never gave up and they were asked, and this week Dalyston 0 5 10.53 0.00 1951 & 1981 our blue pups played a great was no different. Warragul Indus 0 0 0.00 0.00 four quarters. The number one rule is have Tooradin-Dalmore 0 0 0.00 0.00 BACK–TO WEEKEND Big thanks to all our parent fun and number two rule is first helpers who put their hands up to the footy and that is exactly 30th & 31st July every week, the kids wouldn’t FOURTHS FOOTBALL what the team did all game. be having as much fun without The east side of the island boys TEAM W L % % WON you all! Arch Dallinger, Denver Firth Tooradin-Dalmore 6 0 1873.91 100.00 Cora Lynn 6 1 330.07 85.71 TH Garfield 5 1 381.90 83.33 FRIDAY 30 JULY 6PM: Phillip Island 4 2 185.03 66.67 • Meet & Greet Bass Coast Series back I-Kongwak 3 3 121.38 50.00 • Welcome & Introductions by Club President Dates have been set for the 2022 us set some new participation re- Kilcunda Bass 3 3 105.99 50.00 • 7pm Tribute to Ian Hill (1981 President) Bass Coast Series with booking cords for all three events in 2022,” Nar Nar Goon 3 4 43.34 42.86 due to open for all three events a series spokesperson said. Korumburra-Bena 2 4 32.04 33.33 • Meals Available Bunyip 2 5 46.62 28.57 ST on July 1. The 2022 dates are: SATURDAY 31 JULY: Bass Coast Summer Series Cape Paterson Aquathon – Sun- Koo Wee Rup 1 6 25.86 14.29 • Home game against Garfield consists of the Cape Paterson day 16th January at 10am Dalyston 0 6 17.86 0.00 Lunch 12 midday – 2 course meal $30 per head Aquathon, Cowes Classic and Cowes Classic – Saturday, Feb- Warragul Indus 0 0 0.00 0.00 San Remo Channel Challenge. ruary 5 (time to be confirmed) • 6pm - Player introductions “We missed all three events in San Remo Channel Challenge – NETBALL • Present day awards the summer of 2021 but the Wool- Saturday, February 19 at 3.15pm. • Meals available amai Beach Surf Life Saving The Little Penguin Dash will A-GRADE Pts % C-GRADE Pts % (Please advise of any dietary requirement) Club, Cape Paterson SLSC, and take place the same day as Cowes Dalyston 28 178.85 I-Kongwak 26 176.43 the Phillip Island Football and Classic Bunyip 24 214.36 Bunyip 24 158.72 BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL by Thursday 29th July Netball Clubs hope to see you all Online registrations should be KoR- Bena 20 153.08 Dalyston 24 133.64 back keener than ever and help available from July 1. Tooradin-Dal 20 127.57 Warragul Indus 20 153.01 TO BOOK GO TO: trybooking.com/bomil Warragul Indus 16 136.25 Cora Lynn 20 138.36 Phillip Island 12 101.15 Nar Nar Goon 16 132.24 - OR CONTACT - Correction: Cora Lynn 12 92.56 Tooradin-Dal 14 128.57 Nar Nar Goon 12 73.05 Koo Wee Rup 12 95.86 John Weston:01/04/2021 0417 416 983 In lastTide week’s Predictions edition, - Bureau ofwe Meteorology incorrectly reported the Phillip Is- I-Kongwak 12 70.38 Phillip Island 8 125.14 Ritchie Davie: 0400 531 777 land Tennis Club raised $364,000 at their Biggest Morning Tea. Koo Wee Rup 12 68.53 Kor-Bena 4 83.97 Kaye Beaton:Tide 0412 Predictions 439 945 - Bureau of MeteorologyThe correct figure was $364. Garfield 0 45.38 Garfield 0 26.63 http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/tides/ Kilcunda Bass 0 0.00 Kilcunda Bass 0 25.12 B-GRADE Pts % 17 & UNDER Pts % Western Port (Stony Point),Tidal predictions VIC – for June Stony Point, 2021 Cowes -0.09 Newhaven -0.31 | HIGH TIDE IS MARKED IN BLACK Phillip Island 28 232.26 Kor-Bena 26 154.17 Tooradin-DalPHILLIP 28 144.13 Koo Wee Rup 24 242.50 WED 9 JUN THU 10 JUN FRI 11 JUN SAT 12 JUN SUN 13 JUN MON 14 JUN TUE 15 JUN I-Kongwak ISLAND24 121.75 Phillip Island 24 228.80 5:10 am 6:00 am 12:42 am 1:29 am 2:12 am 2:53 am 3:34 am Bunyip 20 121.61 I-Kongwak 24 226.92 LOW LOW HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH 0.87 m 0.79 m 2.46 m 2.52 m 2.58 m 2.62 m 2.63 m Warragul Indus 16MARINE 108.30 Cora Lynn 20 162.83 12:27 pm 1:15 pm 6:45 am 7:29 am 8:09 am 8:47 am 9:26 am Cora Lynn 14 95.47 Warragul Indus 16 153.42 HIGH HIGH LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW TIDE 2.72 m 2.86 m 0.71 m 0.64 m 0.60 m 0.58 m 0.59 m NEWKor-Bena & USED 12 108.95 BOATTooradin-Dal SALES14 83.19 Koo Wee Rup 10 98.55 Dalyston 8 102.00 6:00 pm 6:55 pm 2:00 pm 2:41 pm 3:21 pm 3:59 pm 4:35 pm LOW LOW HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH 14 Beach Road, Rhyll 1.43 m 1.39 m 2.98 m 3.07 m 3.12 m 3.12 m 3.10 m Dalyston 8 88.49 Bunyip 8 68.12 GarfieldOPEN 87 79.61 DAYSNar Nar Goon 4 86.67 11:52 pm 7:42 pm 8:23 pm 9:01 pm 9:38 pm 10:14 pm HIGH LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW Kilcunda Bass 0 54.31 2.42 m 1.33 m 1.27 m 1.22 m 1.18 m 1.15 m Kilcunda Bass 0 35.14 GUIDE NarPH: Nar Goon 5956 0 44.32 Garfield9238 0 6.25 All material is supplied in good faith and is believed to be correct. No responsibility or liability for errors or omissions is accepted. www.phillipislandmarine.com.au © Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 2021, Bureau of Meteorology (ABN 92 637 533 532) THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 23

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Auction Saturday 19th June @ 2pm if not sold prior • ‘Ventnor Park’ situated on 5 acres • 4 bedrooms plus self-contained unit • Price Range – $1,380,000 to $1,500,000

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Island girls ventured to Warragul to compete against their toughest opponent this season and managed to come out with another win. $700,000 TO $740,000 IPRCE • Beach access track located a few doors away • 2 Bedrooms/1 Bathroom REDUCED Island girls win in tough encounter • Spacious front deck overlooking the sand dunes Excited to be back playing foot- A great kick from Ahlee Penry ball again, the island girls trav- to open up the ground provided a 5 REGENT DRIVE, VENTNOR elled to Warragul knowing they great passage of play. were coming up against their The final quarter saw Imogen toughest opponent to date. (Immy) Bradford moved back to The Warragul girls were also her favoured position on the wing undefeated this season. and the experience of the Island Ahlee Penry was strong in the girls started to show through. ruck giving the Island girls first Zoe Carr once again snapped use of the ball. truly while Kara Nasilasila, So- Sunday Brisbane and Jade Ri- phie Gurr and Mia Boost worked cardo were dominant in the first hard to keep the pressure on up quarter, and it wasn’t long before forward. Nikki (Jo Jo) Williams Jade had the first goal on the was strong in defence, ably assist- board for the Island. ed by Mackenzie (Macca) Wain Stevie Hower and Poppy Mar- and Milly Marshall who were able $800,000 TO $850,000 shall were providing great targets to keep the Warragul girls at bay. • Tri level home with big water views up forward, while Maya Huther This was a fantastic game to IPRCE • 4 bedrooms/2 bathrooms on the wing and Lexi Walton at watch and a strong team effort by half back were racking up the all girls. • Close to beach Coach – Diddy and the Youthgirls glad REDUCEDto be back on the ground possessions. after last week’s covid lockdown. Final Score: Phillip Island The second quarter saw Stevie 6.6.42 def Warragul 5.3.33. Hower move into the ruck, and her opportunities and snapped During the third quarter the Goal Kickers: Zoe Carr 2, Sun- she continued to provide the girls a quick goal, while Ahlee Penry, scoring dried up, but the compe- day Brisbane, Ahlee Penry, Jade with first use of the ball. Sunday Brisbane and Poppy Mar- tition remained fierce. Ricardo, Poppy Marshall. The quarter proved to be a bit of shall also added to the score. Warragul continued to attack Best: Sunday Brisbane, Bella shoot out with both teams piling Imogen Walker was working but some strong defence from Ross, Maya Huther, Jade Ricardo, WE HAVE on the goals. hard on the wing and Bella (Bel Alaska Dixon and Lexi Walton Lexi Walton, Zoe Carr and Stevie Zoe Carr made the most of Bel) Ross was solid in defence. kept their scores to a minimum. Hower.UND RE CASH BUYERS ED EDRUC CONTR TAC READY TO PR CEI PURCHASE Brave display from U17s soccer NOW! U17s soccer team played top of time, however Phillip Island‘s FFERSO the ladder team Inverloch. Keeper Liam Fuery stood solid This was the first home game, in goals saving numerous scor- N TIVI ED and another first for the team ing shots. that there were three players on The second half saw both the bench to rotate. teams show great ball skills and From the first whistle the team had chances with several shots showed that they were compet- missing by the narrowest of mar- ing well, a little over two min- gin, while Inverloch’s forwards utes in and Jake Munday slotted found the goals. Open Saturday from 2pm a goal past the Inverloch keeper. At the 70-minute mark, Jake RENTAL The midfield and defence held Munday slotted the goal of the up well, and if the Inverloch for- day from outside the 18-yard box wards showed any hope of get- landing it in the top right corner. PROPERTIES ting through the defence, Hunter Adam Dean was solid in the Vanderzwet was there to mop up midfield winning the contested URGENTLY as sweeper. ball. Inverloch managed to sneak Final score: Inverloch 6 to Phil- Best on ground for the U17s soccer team this week was Hunter three goals in the net before half lip Island 2. Vanderzwet, Jake Munday and Adam Dean. WANTED

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