THE QUEENSCLIFFE HERALD IS AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW AT www.queenscliffeherald.com.au Make your vote count Who sits on council affects us all. Councillors ratepayers many thousands of dollars; projects mould the community in which we live through awaiting the go ahead leapfrogged by others planning decisions, providing assistance for aged deemed less urgent. and early child care services, maintaining parks, Cr Merriman is seeking re-election. As mayor for libraries, infrastructure and the like. four years and chair of council, he must accept Local councils are the second highest subject of some responsibility for allowing these conflicts to complaints to the Ombudsman's office with over fester and while his style was to appease, this has 3,000 a year including bullying, conflicts of not been seen as strong leadership by many. Other interest, assault and thirteen incidents of residents, and Cr Merriman, believe that council misconduct. achievements have been satisfactory. With Crs Burgess, Mitchell and Davies retiring As a voter you need to ascertain if candidates will it is an opportune time to evaluate council's serve the best interests of the whole community and performance over the past four years. Resident's how they will achieve this. Ask yourself and them - opinions vary about how well councillors carried Have they been visible in the community? Do they out their duties and responsibilities but many say have experience in business, community leadership the division on council was at the forefront along or making hard decisions that will enhance their with planning issues, disruption to the democratic role as a councillor? Are they fair-minded? Will they council processes and legal costs with VCAT. accept decisions made on council despite feeling Over the past four years of this council there has strongly about a specific issue? been much bitterness and division over many A new council needs to be formed free of the issues, conflict between councillors and council divisions and controversy that dogged the previous staff; eight senior officers leaving their positions; council. To keep this community healthy we need councillors locked out of any direct contact with good governance, strong leadership, robust staff; planning approvals called up by councillors discussion around issues and fair decisions for all have led to frustrated homebuilders and making 3225 an even better place to live, work and developers; litigation and mediation costing invest. FOR MORE MUSIC FESTIVAL NEWS SEE CENTRE PAGES Page 2 – Queenscliffe Herald, October 2012 FELDENKRAIS Sandy Leathem debunk's 'The myth' of ageing! NEWS FROM YOUR LOCAL MP While most baby boomers expect to be retired by age Marine research jobs to be halved the future of the marine environment and seventy, half predicted that financial necessity might keep them in the workforce longer than they want and others It has been confirmed that 15 of the 30 our fishing industry. say they would keep working if their health allowed, research positions at the Department of Fisherman's Wharf according to a recent COTA SA study. Primary Industry's Queenscliff Centre, The future of the Wharf continues to be of With such predictions Feldendrais Practitioner Sandy are to be cut. I raised the issue in great concern. Despite my raising the Leathem says it's time we question those MYTHS of Parliament and it has had considerable issue in Parliament and Council seeking AGEING insidiously absorbed through socialization. "It's media interest but the situation continues information and a promised meeting, the time to get curious and ask yourself if body limitations, to be very concerning. There is no doubt Minister has failed to talk to Council or poor coordination and posture, loss of flexibility, muscle these cuts will drastically undermine the the community. Apparently the and joint aches and pains go 'hand in hand' with ageing work of the centre and have a huge redevelopment is ready to go but it is vital and withdrawal from activities and sports I love? That life impact on our local and state-wide fishing that there is proper discussion with becomes, 'Grin, bear and tolerate my stiff tight neck, industry and marine environment. Council and consultation with the shoulder, wrist, ankle, knee, hip and back aches and pains' The achievements at the centre have community. This is a significant just like my parents?" been significant, including the Queenscliff landmark and we need to Sandy began her career over 40 years ago as a development of a new shellfish hatchery physiotherapist specializing in pediatrics; then trained for continue to push for community to produce a reliable high quality spat involvement in planning how it is to be fours years as a Feldenkrais Practitioner. that was vital in saving our mussel Sandy's teachings are based on the principles of the redeveloped and used by local residents industry. The cuts threaten this type of and visitors into the future. Feldenkrais Method. "Through a series of gentle innovative, world class research and movement lessons based on how we're designed to move, development work for the future and Well done Coutas! I can teach you how to access your brain's ability to undermine the great work done with The Queenscliff Coutas have change stressful body habits of compensation and schools and universities, families and triumphed again this year beating the constriction that result in debilitating tension, tightness, visitors to the Marine and Freshwater Torquay Tigers and winning the stiffness, soft tissue friction, discomfort and pain." Discovery Centre. premiership. Congratulations to the Tailored individual or group sessions guide you to players, coach and all involved in discover and apply new movement options to every day There is talk of extra staff at the centre, but these are management and supporting the club on a fantastic season activities like reaching, rolling, breathing, sitting, and best wishes for success in 2013. standing, walking, running, swinging a golf club or tennis enforcement officers, and will not make As always, please don't hesitate to racquet, cooking, singing or sitting at a computer terminal. up for the loss of 15 crucial research Warm weather means outdoor activities like sport or positions. contact my office if there are any issues I gardening and if you want to prevent further trauma and I will continue to work with the local may be able to assist you with. enhance your enjoyment, you may benefit from the community, Council and environment Hon Lisa Neville MP Feldenkrais approach. For more information contact groups to push the Government to listen Member for Bellarine Sandy 0419 923 413 [email protected] or visit to the concerns of all those who care for 5248 3462 www.sandyleathem.com.au HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION Part 1 OF 2 ‘EFFORTLESS’ THE STONE HOUSE GARDENING THE c1865 QUEENSCLIFF FELDENKRAIS WAY AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS 2013 Superior Holiday House The Borough of Queenscliffe invites nominations from the community for the OUCH! following categories of Australia Day Awards. Accommodates up to 8 persons DO YOU HURT after gardening? LEARN EASY WAYS to weed, shovel, Citizen of the Year Contact 03 5258 3343 prune, dig and lift to prevent strain and injury! Young Citizen of the Year PREVENT PAIN in the knees, hips, hands, Community Event Award wrists, shoulders, neck and back! JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Community Service Award SUNDAY OCTOBER 28 Community Environment Project Award Royal Victorian Association BARWON HEADS Uniting Church Hall Of Honorary Justices Hitchcock Avenue Nomination forms and award criteria are available from the Council Offices at 50 1.30-4.30pm – $75 Learmonth Street, Queenscliff or can be downloaded from Council's website For more information visit: www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au Graham J. Christie www.sandyleathem.com.au/gardening Nominations close at 4pm, 28 November 2012. The winners will be announced on Justice Of The Peace 9747 Sandy Leathem Australia Day, 26 January 2013. 33 Nelson road Ph: +613 5258 2169 Feldenkrais Practitioner CFT Lenny Jenner Point Lonsdale 3225 Mob: 0418 521 579 Chief Executive Officer Po Box 48 E: [email protected] 03 5229 7963 Queenscliff 3225 Web: www.rvahj.org.au PUBLIC NOTICES Lisa Neville MP MEMBER FOR BELLARINE I encourage you to contact me if there is anything I can assist you with or any issues you would like to discuss. Phone: 5248 3462 Lisa Neville MP, Shop 1, Newcomb Central 71 Bellarine Hwy, Newcomb 3219. Published by Swansong Publishing 31 Hobson Street, Queenscliff 3225 Phone: 5258 4828 Email: [email protected] Editor: Carmel Murphy Printed by: Newsprinters Pty. Ltd. Shepparton Average Monthly Circulation: 5000 Copyright; Swansong Publishing 2012 ISSN: 1443-5071 READERS PLEASE NOTE The next edition will be published on: Thursday November 1, 2012 Copy deadlines are one week prior to publication Wednesday October 24. Queenscliffe Herald, October 2012 – Page 3 Borough of Queenscliffe Council Elections CHICKEN CHICKEN PIN WHEELS - $2 each MINI ROAST $4 each CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS BUTTERFLY CHICKEN - $15.00 each TASTY PATTIES Restoring Good It’s time for new council $8.99 kg OR AWARD WINNING 10 for $6 When considering your Cabana, stras Governance vote I ask you to reflect on and boneless ham "Good governance is all about ensuring that each local the non-performance of the are always available NOW SUPPLYING government is able to manage its many complex respon- QUEENSCLIFF current council. Retiring Fresh quality cuts & sibilities effectively and in the best interests of its councillor John Burgess ALL YOUR NEEDS FOODWORKS community." good old fashioned described council as 'dys- ALL YEAR ROUND -John Warburton, Chair, Good Governance Advisory Group functional' and I, along with service every day many other residents, have In this election an old- the same opinion. fashioned concept will be I believe it's time to vote 82 Hesse Street, Queenscliff put foreword to the voters - in a new council committed the need to elect a council to to working as a cohesive Phone: 5258 1742 return the high standards of team making considered Good Governance of past decisions on all matters put six years and I believe that FREE DELIVERY IN QUEENSCLIFF & POINT LONSDALE councils.