THE QUEENSCLIFF AND POINT LONSDALE NEWS Published monthly on the first Wednesday and available in Queenscliff, FEBRUARY, 2015 Phone: 5258 4828, e-mail: [email protected] Point Lonsdale and the Queenscliff/Sorrento Ferry. Circulation 5000 – Number 183 – FREE Website: www.queenscliffeherald.com.au Celebrating the Spirit of Australia Cr Helene Cameron, Borough of before him were also recipients of Queenscliffe Mayor, extended her Australia Day Awards. congratulations to the recipients of Community Service of the Year - the Borough's Australia Day Awards 1st Queenscliff Sea Scouts at the Queenscliff Town Hall on 1st Queenscliff Scout leaders are Australia Day. "These awards recog- recognised within the scouting move- nise those who have made outstand- ment for their leadership and men- ing contributions to the Borough of toring roles in developing scout leaders Queenscliffe community and to from other groups in the Bellarine acknowledge the diversity of the District. They have increased their programs run by volunteers," she membership from 9 to 32, coordinated said. a free 3225 bush dance, participated in Australia Day Ambassador was Mr local events - ANZAC Day, Queens- Peter Smith OAM, a radio and cliffe Maritime Weekend, QLYC television voice-over artist known for Open Day and Sailing Days and his work with GTV9 Melbourne and donated supplies for local fundraising 21 years with the quiz show 'Sale of the activities. Century'. He is currently chairman and Community Environment Project of patron of the GTV9 Foundation and a the Year - Sea All Dolphins Life Ambassador for Australia Day 'A new life for old wet suits' receiving the Medal of the Order of Recycling Program has been recog- Australia in 2004 for voluntarily nised for its contribution to the en- promoting charitable organisations. vironment with old wetsuits recycled Mr Smith recalled his childhood Australia Day Award recipients. into rubber matting for playgrounds, years when the family gathered around sports people like Tom Hafey for their their resilience," he said. "People on Borough of Queenscliffe Playspace tree guards, footpaths and factory floors. the radio with mum knitting and dad ongoing ambassadorial roles; volun- the land face great challenges with the Working Group and on the Bellarine Community Event of the Year - perusing the paper to listen to iconic teers working behind the scenes like threat of floods and bushfires. Ten Secondary School Council. Queenscliff Bowling, Tennis and radio shows like 'Superman' and the Lions Club cooking snags and years ago I was on my way to Ruther- Young Citizen of the Year - Huw Croquet Association 'When a Girl Marries' and attending burgers outside, the Queenscliff glen for an Australia Day event when I Joyce The association's Easter Eggstrav- the local picture theatre to see footage Community Association providing got a call telling me it was cancelled as For services to the Point Lonsdale aganza on Good Friday 2014 raised of the Melbourne Cup rushed to the morning tea, the local ecumenical everyone was fighting fires." Surf Lifesaving Club, Point Lonsdale $16,000 for the Royal Children's theatre on a Thursday night. choir and Queenscliffe Community Smith's list of 'What's great about Christmas Tree Committee, Seafood Hospital Appeal bringing community He acknowledged other performers Nursery. Australia' included the smell of Festivals and Australian Army Cadet members and groups together to like Denise Drysdale, Hugh Wirth and "What's great about Australians is eucalyptus, the sound of magpies, rain Corp. Huw's father and grandfather fundraise for a worthy cause. after searing heat, beaches, our unique Indigenous culture and WW 1 Vic- toria Cross winners on postage stamps that saw many heads nodding in agreement. "Australia Day unites us at community celebrations like this and family gatherings that share the spirit of Australia." Australia Day Awards Citizen of the Year - Jane Wager Jane's contribution to the local community has been consistently outstanding over an extended period of time volunteering at the Queens- cliffe Neighbourhood House Comm- ittee of Management, Queenscliff Community Market, Queenscliff Pri- Young ambassadors from our local primary schools with Wadawurrung Elder mary School Board, Queenscliff Florentine Martino was delighted to become an Australian citizen at the Byron Powell. Music Festival, Chairperson of the Australia Day Awards. 5c/ Sweet indulgence! Buy any slice and get a second for only MEALS FROM 5 cents! Mothers groups / playgroups welcome MUST PRESENT COUPON OFFER ENDS FEBRUARY 28th OCEAN GROVE – 12 Park Lane – Ph: 5256 1517 QUEENSCLIFF – 40 Hesse Street – Ph: 5258 1533 Page 2 – Queenscliffe Herald, February 2015 Mayor's Geelong Street Rodders Column a welcome sight in town Community Engagement course meal of local produce and Welcome to my first column for the wine delivered by iconic local rest- year in the Queenscliffe Herald. I will aurants and chefs. continue to provide you with regular Tickets are $120 per person which Council updates through this infor- includes canapes and a three course mative local newspaper. meal with accompanying wine, beer Improving our community engage- and cider. Tickets are available online ment is at the forefront of our minds at www.eventbrite.com.au across all areas of Council. I am The Regional World's Longest pleased to say we will be continuing to Lunch at Queenscliff is proudly part focus on reviewing and improving the of the Melbourne Food and Wine way we communicate and problem Festival. We encourage locals and solve together to better understand visitors alike to get involved with what community expectations and deliver is sure to be a memorable lunch. This more meaningful outcomes. is a great event for food and wine The 'Borough Bites' bi-monthly lovers alike and we are thrilled to have From as early as Thursday hot Friday night it's club night at the displayed in all their glory and the newsletter will continue to be sent to secured the event in the Borough. rods of all makes, sizes and colours Queenscliff Recreation Reserve and owners only too happy to chat about all households. You can now register Have your say about local footy and make their way into the town's on Saturday night Hesse Street is their pride and joy. Local community to receive the monthly Snapshots e- netball caravan parks, B&Bs, eateries and partially closed and lined with people groups man the gates and for $5 a newsletter via email on our website. I G21 Geelong Regional Alliance in shops in the lead up to the 'Queens- watching the cars on parade. Sunday head it's very affordable entertain- will continue to provide you with partnership with the AFL Barwon is cliff Rod Run' popular with hot in Princess Park is a 'must see' for the ment that also supports fundraising regular Council updates through this seeking feedback on the draft G21 and rodders and locals alike. 'Show N Shine' with the cars for a variety of worthy causes. informative local newspaper. AFL Barwon Regional Strategy. The Detox your Home strategy has been developed to provide Do you need to dispose of guidance on the development of unwanted household chemicals? You football/netball across the G21 can reduce the risk of poisoning, region, including the Borough of environmental pollution and bushfire Queenscliffe. The strategy focuses on hazards, as well as improve recycling supporting clubs, increasing oppor- rates, by dropping off unwanted tunities for participation and im- chemicals at the Detox your Home proving facilities. mobile collection event on 14 Feb- Feedback via http://www.geelong ruary 2015, 8am to 4pm at Lovely australia.com.au/yoursay or mail to Banks - site address provided upon G21 & AFL Barwon Regional registration. Simply turn up on the day Strategy C/- City of Greater Geelong, with your unwanted items - it's free. PO Box 104, Geelong Vic 3220 by Sat- Visit www.sustainability.vic.gov.au urday 14 February 2015. /detox yourhome or call 1300 363 744 Don't leave children or pets in hot for a full list of accepted items. The cars collected items are recycled for re- Leaving children unattended in a covery and diverted from landfill. car, even for a short period of time, Regional World's Longest Lunch can be fatal. Figures from Ambulance Enjoy the amazing produce of the Victoria reveal that two thirds of call Stalls sold everything from tattoos to Rock'n'Roll Bellarine matched with wines, beer outs for children locked in cars were to era memorabilia. At Ruby Rabbit you could buy and cider whilst taking in the car parks, streets or public places. If very 50's men's shirts and hand made dresses spectacular views of Queenscliff you find a child or pet left in a hot car, using vintage fabrics or copies under the Jack's Tony Murray from Tynong Thunderfirds Rod and Custom Club's remodelled Harbour at our World's Longest please call the Victorian Police on 000. Daughter label. Ruby Rabbit's owner, Ruby 1948 Chevrolet COE Loadmaster was probably the most visited vehicle in the Lunch on Friday 13 March. Council Meeting Munn, is also a pin-up model and will soon be park. Tony said the car was stretched 32" on its body, every panel was altered World class views of Queenscliff Wednesday 11 February 7pm. All travelling to New Zealand for the Miss Pin-Up except the doors and the rest was hand built. With its 1954 Chev grille and a 6.6 Harbour will set the scene for a four welcome. competition. litre turbo V8 diesel engine it's a big rig in every respect. PUBLIC NOTICES Red Cross Calling Can You Assist? On behalf of the Aust- ralian Red Cross Annual Doorknock Appeal I am Lisa Neville MP seeking volunteers to ass- MEMBER FOR BELLARINE ist by collecting in their own street over the long I encourage you to contact me if there weekend 7, 8, 9 March.