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27CELEBRATINGQueenscliffRIPYEARSand Point LonsdaleYour Community Voice February 2017 No. 287HappyBirthdayNippers!Victoria's home of the Nippers movementcelebrated its 50th birthday these pastholidays, with some 360 children stormingSanta Casa Beach. 2017 is also the 70thanniversary of the Point Lonsdale Surf LifeSaving Club and this month life memberPeter Maishman and club historian JudyJohnston deliver the first of a series ofarticles tracing its rich history... P24ACCOMMODATION IT'S TIME TO ART DESIGNED TOANGST P3 RUMBLE P26 SHOCK P35David McDonald Builders The Rip February 2016 Page 1building with excellence Complete Building Service Award Winning Designs Coastal Living at its Finestwww.davidmcdonaldbuilders.com.au18 Crows Nest Place, Queenscli 3225.p: 0418 599620 e: [email protected]

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Anger over unfair Council competitionARE YO A group of 10 accommodation providers has FOtaken aim at Queenscliffe Council plans for asmany as 10 double storey cabins on Shortland’s Call in to Geelong’s ONLY Specialist WebeBluff, accusing it of creating an unfair playingfield. Weber has changed the way we barbeque Did you know there is now a wide selection of Weber Q’s to A joint letter to the editor, published in this And did you also know that three premium models are EXCLUSIVE to your loedition of The Rip, claims the development Come and see Geelong’s ONLY Weber Specialist Dealer, Classic Fireplaceswould run in direct competition with existingproviders, some already struggling to attract when you use your neall-year round business. BIG enough to The cabins are part of a proposed $7 million feed a CROWDinvestment in the fort and ocean end of HesseStreet, aimed at boosting tourism. The ANYWHERE BBQ Weber’s beach - bush - backyard BEST SELLER “The Council has made the biggest financialdecision of many years predicated on the belief Accommodation providers are angry over the prospect of as many as 10 Council-managedthat the financial problems of the town can be double storey cabins on Shortland's Bluffaddressed by attracting high-end visitors,” theletter states. round destination clearly differentiated from bike path will extend around the front entrance “Accommodation providers are rightly other coastal towns - then everyone will benefit. of the fort and external brick walls will be lit upconcerned when our Council wants toundertake a commercial property development “Obviously this requires a well-conceived as part of a planned light show.that will operate in head-to-head competitionwith existing businesses in Queenscliff and and community-backed tourism BstarabteygyQand When originallWy eanbneorunQced in October lastPoint Lonsdale.   We consider it wrong for the associated business opnlaninvtoesdtmeteenrStmEwiRnoeIEuwlSdhebree. year, the dtehsecnribaecSdtEintRhgeIEBpSorroojeucgthasCaEOproJaecsstiivcaeCouncil to materially impact the viability of the greatest return Chappellcurrent businesses given it is well known visitornumbers plummet in the off-season.\" In the absence of this approach, spending response to tourism challenges. The federal government is contributing $3.5 enormous amounts of scarce funds on a housing “This is a project that not just acknowledgesmillion to the Destination Queenscliff project,the state government, $235,000 and ratepayers 5222 1688edwxehivsyetiltnohgpemBboeunrsotiungeisshsesstshruoargntgsdliegshmoteiusdst,seV9isd9idsetiiWhsttaheodeevuspstauronFimsntyhatmagoneoewsrfsrSotbtlorohoemoerekoptiouna,rgsgNthp,te,oihtfwwoorretanocrtehodw:egsnncaiozpmersomsthpueenripotyrueassnefnudttfuaornredlfooictr’[email protected] chip in a further $400,000. period,” the letter continued. business,” she said. But according to the 10 providers, Council Destination Queenscliff also includes a new Council declined to comment on theis pushing ahead with the strategy with littlecommunity engagement, no detailed business visitor hub, café, public toilets, BBQ facilities accommodation providers’ letter.case and limited support for the cabins. and new ship viewing areas. A pedestrian and “We consider Council should be investing inmaking Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale a year- *Enjoy*Fresh*Local*Queenscli * Birds of a feather, All Day menu - Open 7 Days We’ll eat together Share plates - Seafood - Burgers - House made Pizzas an inspired dinner prepared by Sports Bar - TAB Michael Barrett Carlton Draught - Furphy - Goat on Tap SSerevrinvginBgr5eaLDkuafaynsstc,ahLwu&eneckhD&inDninenrer Selection of local wines 5 daWyesd a- Swuneek Bookings necessary for 10 or more FRIDAY FEBRUARY 24Open 7 DWayes dfr-oSmuDnecember 27 5258 4590 OPENO7OPDPEASENSeYONreSFFvpriFReOL8AnBvBn6oOOgROi@coWBnH75RaMBOoSDotegDreeEkoLsd5KeIdaWasDkiaELUNaDvIenyWiikNniEKunesySgNNaefgetaGwsdyCsfSnrsdCEFrssee5S-oEt5cOGHeRaa-,Sa2m2tvh-MLuS55RiwQu5weeuu88DB2ws&unenSn5et55eeeEhWUcS2H8ecek2hoRD4AenMk4ou54Ems&Tu42si2cDMnes4lb6iDe-4fenfE-SrineUSR2nrU7NeSrNEASON18 Hesse Street, Queenscli 3225 - www.thetavernqueenscli .com.au BOBOOBOKooIKNkIiNnGgGSs S552-255582855258425442444 The Rip February 2016 Page 3

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O’D O W Ddesign + construction imagine innovate create BUILDER OF THE YEAR Regional Victoria 2012 Hugo and Angus enjoy Point Lonsdale's new foreshore playground Playground proves a winner Point Lonsdale’s new-look front beach playground proved a huge hit with littlies over the holidays. The revamped space was opened just before Christmas and features improved disability access and a new large wooden pilot boat. The playground is part of the three-stage, $2.4m Foreshore Revitalisation project, which has also incorporated new outdoor toilet and shower and barbeque facilities. Lonnie beach - where to from hereAward-winning quality Construction of as many as five new groynes, Point Lonsdale front beach, Dog Beach and theSustainable designs a breakwater and creation of an artificial area in between. Recommendations vary from headland are among ideas put forward to halt doing nothing and letting nature take its course5258 1634 sand erosion from Point Lonsdale’s front beach, to; amid warnings the popular stretch of coastwww.odowd.com.au could eventually be washed away altogether. ■ Redistributing sand from nearby beaches, A long-awaited report into the problem ■ Constructing more groynes, was officially released to the community at two Open House sessions last month, which ■ Constructing new offshore breakwaters, attracted upwards of 300 people. ■ Design and build new large scale defensive Commissioned by the Department of structures, Environment, Land, water and Planning (DELWP) and undertaken by BMT WBM, the ■ Construct an artificial headland, and 128-page report reviewed 24 reports published over the past 20 years. ■ Create a new protected “pocket” beach. It warns of further erosion from climate Those attending the Open Houses were asked change impacts but does not mention bay to provide feedback on their preferred option. dredging as a potential cause of the erosion, Those views will be compiled into a further nor does it entertain construction of an ocean- report, likely to be completed by the end of based swimming pool as a possible remedy - March. despite strong support from some sections of the community. “We’re going to give some feedback to the community about what we heard, check in “With future climate change influences with them to see if we’re really on the right including a rise in mean sea level and page,” said DELWP Senior Environmental increased storminess, it can be expected that Planner Frances Northeast. enhanced wave energy will impact on the beaches and structures at a higher level. This “What we’re asking people is what they will have associated implications for beach value and how they use the Lonsdale Bight erosion, overtopping and potential damage to and that’s really going to direct us around our structures. Such processes will be gradual and coastal management. It’s going to crystalise necessitate ongoing and potentially increased our thinking about some of the ideas and maintenance of structures and associated concepts that have been discussed.” adaptation strategies,” the study says. However Ms Northeast has cautioned there It puts forward several management concepts is limited funding available to deliver the for three key areas of the coastline including outcomes locals might be seeking. Continued P25 The Rip February 2016 Page 6

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Larger rate rise Business comes first in economicon the table strategy The Borough of Queenscliffe has left the The Borough of Queenscliffe has pledged TEDAC being the reference group of thisdoor ajar for a rate increase above the state ratepayers will get a say in shaping the economic development strategy,” said Mayorgovernment's two percent cap this year. municipality’s future direction, despite giving Tony Francis. “There will be a big input from tourism and business operators an over-riding the business community, massive, because it is A vocal opponent of the fixed figure, Council say in a new Economic Development Strategy. about their livelihood.last month unanimously moved to advise theEssential Services Commission - the body Council’s tourism advisory body (TEDAC) “The issues expressed from business is thatresponsible for granting exemptions from has been appointed lead reference group for we have no strategic plan, we have no futurethe cap - it is not in a position to properly the $65,000 study, to be undertaken in coming direction,” he said.determine its financial needs, given current weeks.budget deliberations. “But also, to get a holistic approach, we will CEO Lenny Jenner said the document would consult the community and get community \"To try to have the sense of where you provide an important road map in determining input into all of this.”are going before your see the target is an the Borough’s key economic strengths,impossibility,\" said Cr Bob Merriman. competitive advantages and priorities. A consultant will be appointed in the next month to undertake the study. \"We must indicate [a rate increase] now as “Council has been seeking funding for ana possibility, before the 31st of January even economic development strategy for some time, MEANWHILE Councillors will hit the streetsthough... we will not be in a position to know probably over two years now, and it’s only been and young people will be targeted throughwhat the community requires of us. in recent times that council has finally secured social media in an all-out effort to encourage funding. locals to have input on new Council Plan. \"If ever I've seen in my lifetime somethign thatis upside down, cart miles before the horse, this “[It] is one of the few times strategies of Under the Local Government Act, all Councilsis it. this type have been funded by the state must prepare an approve the 2017-2021 plan by government,” Mr Jenner said. “If successful the June 30. \"To protect our best interest we are going to project could result in some significant socialindicate via this option that we may be seeking and environmental benefits. “ The document will \"set and drive\" Council'sto make an application in respect to the rate priorities over the next four years.cap and we're highlighting in this motion how The state government has contributed $40,000unworkable the system is.,\" he said towards the study. The Council will provide a \"It was very clear in the Council election that further $25,000. the community did not feel like the Council was listening to them,\" said Cr Susan Salter. \"In the Point Lonsdale Civic Association (PLCA) last two months we have spent an enormous President Fay Agterhuis questioned why a amount of time thinking fo ways that we can community group was not appointed to lead devise to get the wider community in. the study, to ensure views of the wider public were equally represented. \"We want organisations involved and we want the wider community involved... we also want “I do note that there are concerns about to use technology so we have the kids involved with social media.\"Come in and sample ourGREAT product range...GREAT customer service &GREAT views!● market fresh fruit & vegetables Open until 9pm Point Lonsdale● butcher quality meat from● full delicatessen Boxing Day● artisan breads & through● competitively priced liquor January● gluten free● hundreds of locally sourced productsPoint Lonsdale Road, Point Lonsdale - 5258 4911 antipasto and gourmet cheeses OPEN 7 DAYS - 8am to 8pm pre-made quality meals hot BBQ chickens Follow us on instagram: @pointlonsdaleiga gourmet salads The Rip February 2016 Page 11

Coastal design winspraiseArchitects Jackson Clements Burrows have designed a \"neighbour-friendly\" new PLSLSCclubhouse The Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving the design are easily dealt with.Club has unveiled the long-awaited design “The new building will allow us to dofor its new clubhouse. what we do now in a more comfortable and The two-storey timber building will be safer building and provide us with sufficienttriangular in shape, allowing for maximum room which we are currently short of,” heopen space onto Ocean Road and minimum said.impact on neighbours. The club hopes to have the building Leading architects Jackson Clements completed by the end of 2018, but needs toBurrows created the design. The firm raise close to $4 million to cover constructionis responsible for other surf life saving costs.clubs and prominent buildings across thestate, including Melbourne’s Stokehouse Bellarine MP Lisa Neville is confidentrestaurant and the St Kilda Foreshore the project will gain both state and federalPrecinct project. government support. The planning application for the “I think the design looks fantastic and itdevelopment is currently before the both provides the facility for the future forQueenscliffe Council. the club, maintains the great lawn space that has been such a great part of the club President Mathew Ponsford said for years and really blends into the area,”feedback from community information she said.sessions held in recent weeks were positive. “Life Saving Victoria (LSV) has put a “During the peak summer period, submission supporting the redevelopmentthe club has conducted nine separate in to the state government for the nextinformation sessions for the proposed new budget and I’m supporting that strongly toClubhouse.  see that they get the funding they need. “Feedback on the proposed design “I am confident that we will absolutely gethas been overwhelmingly positive and there and the result will be a great buildingsupportive. People have been very positive for Point Lonsdale,” she said.towards the look and feel of the buildingand how well it will work for our Club.Any issues that have been raised regarding LBMUIICMHILADBELERS SPECIALIDSETSSIGINNE&COC-OCNOSNTSRIUDECRTIAOTNEW: WWW.MICHAELLIMBBUILDERS.COM.AU E: [email protected] M: 0410650019 The Rip February 2016 Page 12

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AustraliaDayhonours A tireless environmental and heritage Marylou Gilbert and Fay Agterhuis receive their Citizen of the Year Awardsadvocate and an arts and culture championhave been jointly named Queenscliffe Citizens community to do it in and it’s not as if I’ve Above: Young Citizen of the Year recipientsof the Year, in the Borough’s Australia Day had to work hard dragging people kicking and Aaron Ford and Oliver Hodge. Below, from left:celebrations. screaming.\" Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club members receive the Community Group of the Year Award, Point Lonsdale Primary School Principal Fay Aaron Ford and Olilver Hodge were named Queenscliff Music Festival members and StAgterhuis and Queenscliff Literary Festival Young Citizens of the Year for their work in Aloysius Primary School's Freya O'Dowd andfounder Marylou Gilbert received the award organising Queenscliffe’s inaugural Head Start Jack Knuckey with Australia Day Ambassadorin front of packed Town Hall audience of more Youth Art Exhibition, in September last year.than 250 people. Vedran Drakulic and Mayor Tony Francis “I came today because I was told my sister Ms Agterhuis, was recognised for more was receiving an award, I never thought itthan 16 years of outstanding service across a would be me said Oliver.broad range of activities including her currentrole as president of the Point Lonsdale Civic “I am super surprised, I had no idea, addedAssociation and membership of the Point Aaron.Lonsdale Christmas Tree committee, the SandDune Revegetation Group, the Queenscliff The Queenscliff Music Festival wasReconciliation Mob, Botanic Gardens and named Community Event of the Year. AnLighthouse Reserve reference groups and environmental learning program initiated byseveral other roles. St Aloysius Primary School is recipient of the Community Environment Project of the Year “I suppose I’m humbled but embarrassed and the Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club’sbecause this is just what I do, she said. “The fact (PLSLSC) Nippers in Schools program is ourthat I don’t live here I think makes it a double Community Group of the Year recipient.honour.” Ms Gilbert, former owner of The BookshopQueenscliff, has worked tirelessly to initiateevents of significant standing, includingbringing acclaimed authors and movies to ourcommunity through Bellarine Lighthouse Filmsand Queenscliff Literary Festival events. She shed a tear on accepting the accolade.“It’s been a win, win really because thecommunity has been so responsive to theseinitiatives,” she said. “It’s been an idealnumber 35 bed & breakfast ๏ Three luxurious, spacious, light-filled contemporary suites with private balconies and ensuite.Stunning beach accommodation - Point Lonsdale ๏ Gourmet breakfast provided by on-site hosts. ๏ Well positioned for a short stroll (80m) to Point Lonsdale shopping. ๏ Rip view car park and beaches. ๏ Off street parking and lap pool.www.numberthirtyfive.com.au email: [email protected] ph: 03 5258 1798 The Rip February 2016 Page 14

Mayor laments lack of support overdevelopment it is our community, certainly backed up by Council has plegded Mayor Tony Francis has bemoaned a lack Council,” he said. to maintain pressureof support from state and commonwealth for transparent watergovernments and departments in monitoring MEANWHILE Development firm Moremac monitoring at ThePoint Lonsdale’s The Point development, as has announced a resumption of major Point estate.another wave of major earthworks commences. earthworks including the construction of a roundabout on the Bellarine Highway and comprehensive dust suppression plan to Queenscliffe Council has lodged a second a series of culverts beneath the roadway to protect neighbours.Freedom of Information request with the connect the estate’s waterway.Federal Environment Department, seeking “It is an exciting time for purchasers andfurther documents relating to water quality Property Group Director Bryce Moore said residents as this phase of construction willtesting within the estate. comprehensive environmental measures had allow a clear line of sight on the development been put in place including silt curtains and of their future community. Council General Manager Planning and fencing to prevent sediment from enteringInfrastructure Phil Josipovic has acknowledged Lakers Cutting and Swan Bay. “While there may be some traffic delaysoriginal materials released to Council were associated with these works in order to ensurenot only covered by copyright restrictions, The company has also initiated a site safety for workers and travellers, thesepreventing them from being made public, delays will be kept to an absolute minimum,”but were virtually useless without the he said.supplementary reports. “Council has also written to the stategovernment seeking independent watermonitoring be established to ensure the qualityof the Ramsar-listed Swan Bay is not impactedduring and post the development of The Point. “We are yet to receive a response,” MrJosipovic said. Councillor Francis said the project wascausing “a lot of concern and angst out in thecommunity,” and pledged to continue to lobbyfor improved monitoring. “It’s right on our doorstep and it’s certainlya major issue for us but the only one that’smaking any noise and doing anything about CLARK HOMES▬ builders with experience ▬ ○Green Smart Builders ○ Quality Customised Homes○ Architectural Designed Homes ○Complete Building Service ○Building & Planning Permits ○ Renovations & Extensions ○ Multi Dwelling developments PH: 5258 4640 - 0418 366938 [email protected] 2062 Bellarine Highway, Marcus Hill www.clarkhomes.com.au Registered Building Practitioner Housing Industry Association Member The Rip February 2016 Page 15

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Heritage listing letters as six additional cabins in the rec reserve, W reduced community access, loss of more trees,essential for future were identified as “Trees that Require Removal boom gate entries on either side of the reserve w based on the Proposal footprint “-The report and Victoria Park (amongst other hidden Dear Editor. further identified another 42 trees “Heavily gems) – come to fruition when a finalised E I noted an article in the January 2017 edition of Impacted by the Proposal” ie vulnerable to loss Recreation reserve Masterplan is presentedThe Rip that suggested some in the community from the major works associated with such a next month, then it is only fitting our Council pwere apprehensive about the National Heritage project. We ask how many trees in total will we fully explain why it sought to dupe thelisting of the Pont Lonsdale lighthouse reserve. end up losing? community with what may turn out to have M I believe the Heritage listing is essential to been a sham consultation process!preserve the natural and heritage integrity of Why is camping apparently taking over in QCA President and Executive wthe reserve for the enjoyment of present and Victoria Park, a once much valued residentialfuture generations of Victorians. park that started life as the Botanic Gardens.? Contemporary To highlight my concerns I would like toquote a simple statistic from the two main Why does camping income in the borough approach needed fordocuments leading to the Council’s vote to appear to be focusing on Victoria Park whenexcept the Panel’s recommendation allowing Golightly Park, a full time caravan park, is front beachthe harbour redevelopment to proceed. widely acknowledged as under-resourced and The 86 page Queenscliffe Planning Scheme underutilised? Dear EditorAmendment C16 (Nov 2004) quoted the word Why is it so difficult to engage with“heritage” approximately 78 times. Pushed for a response the Mayor attempted The all important 129 page “Panel Report” to hose down the issue and put out a media Government and Council on the Point Lonsdale(Jan 2005) quoted the word “heritage” release on 14th January asserting that what was front beach problem, which has been growingapproximately 100 times. obtained under FOI was ”only a draft concept.” for years? Yet despite all these references to “heritage”and despite all promises and commitments We can only hope that council will lift its game, Contemporary solutions are required, notmade by politicians, Parks Victoria and the engage in genuine community information old technology, which has failed dismally. Iproponents QHPL, the finished harbour dissemination and actively “seek the views of the have emailed and discussed this suggestedis totally devoid of any “heritage” aspects community “on this important issue concept with the Department of Environment,except for some imitation walls made from old Kate Jackson, Queenscliff Land, Water and Planning and Parks Victoria:salvaged timber. Only by all parties supporting a National Secrets exposed with This concept solution is similar to VicHeritage listing for the Point Lonsdale Roads crash barriers being presently installedLighthouse reserve, removing the temptation map's release on major roads, but adapted on a scale andof State and Local Governments to rezone the engineered specifically for the Point Lonsdalearea for inappropriate development, will a With reference to “The map that we were not National Park location at increased appropriatesimilar travesty to that which best the harbour supposed to see,” (Rip Rumour Jan edition) a chosen groyne locations.redevelopment be avoided. few additional details and comments shouldJeffrey Jones. accompany its publication. Vertical stainless steel screw piles into the rock distance between them to be determined.FOI reveals horrors in The Queenscliff Community Association Piles linked with three horizontal tensioned (QCA), seeking information relating to cables, about 700mm vertical distance apart,Council's cupboard an independent arborist assessment of anchored each end into the rock. Queenscliff’s parks, only obtained the map Readers will remember the 10 trees (nine of following an FOI request. The footprint Spaces between the piles would on eachthem iconic Moonahs in Queenscliff’s Victoria information for the map appears to have been horizontal cable have 300mm diameter freelyPark) removed by council in September as made available by our Council to the arborist rotating stainless steel perforated cylinders“risks to the community.” Only four had been around April- May of last year. to allow water and sand to go through, eachassessed by an arborist as high risk of harm. cylinder having 300mm of horizontal travel. Based on the contents of these FOI Ratepayers were repeatedly denied the full documents, one can only presume the map The vertical distance between the cablesarborist’s report and expected to make do with is related to the as yet unseen Caravan Park supporting the cylinders should be about 400a seven-page “report,” so redacted as to be Study, currently being conducted by Hansen – 500 mm.almost useless. Partners as part of the latest expensive consultancy on our parks. (This would be the Such a construction would absorb initial We were forced to apply for the full report third such study in 20 years!)  wave shock, break wave energy, reduce brakingunder FOI. A report (dated 9th August) of over wave height, the movement of water and sand100 pages was received in early December. It is interesting to note, a G21 newsletter between the cables and cylinders would allow in October last year carried specific sand build up on both sides and the groyne and We were alarmed by two issues in the information on new plans for our caravan would adapt readily to ever changing level ofsome 60 pages dealing with the Queenscliff parks – information not as yet shared with our tide and sand.Recreation Reserve and Victoria Park; community. Such a groyne would promote ‘see through’ Firstly, detailed maps of a proposed At Open House sessions, held in November safety, remain silvery in appearance, beredevelopment for the RecRes and Victoria as part of Recreation Reserve Masterplan aesthetically pleasing, have a sculpturalPark. These maps appear to have been consultations, and despite consultancy team appearance and add to the beautification worksdeveloped for the latest Caravan Parks members and council being present, residents Council has already completed and should lastMasterplan, commissioned in late-2015 and were unable to obtain relevant information thirty years with minimum or no maintenance.due for release in March 2016, but yet to be relating to the caravan park study and its David Clarksonseen by the community. implications for the Sports Precinct plans. SHARE YOUR VIEWS: The second was the revelation that many So Council, an arborist and G21 all had thesefurther trees would be lost if this plan was specific details, but our community was denied We love to hear what our readers haveproceeded with. the same information! to say and encourage your letters. Views expressed are not necessarily those of the Of the 109 larger mature trees in the RecRes This is unacceptable and does not allow for editor. Preference will be given to lettersand Victoria Park assessed by the arborist, 24 genuine and meaningful input. carrying the author’s name and address. Email: [email protected] Our Mayor has since informed us this particular map was simply a “working The Rip February 2016 Page 20 document.” Working (as opposed to worked) of course implies current, so why wasn’t it made available to community during the so- called consultation phase? If in fact details from this map – as many

Council not playing fair letters costs for free and its staffing, administrationin accommodation game and promotional costs are already met from that have been used to justify this expenditure ratepayer funds. The Council can borrow at a We write as owners and operators of of public money should worry business, much cheaper rate than a small business so itsaccommodation businesses in the Borough of ratepayers and visitors. We make the following finance costs are lower. The Council runs anQueenscliffe who are planning to invest or have points about this proposal: accommodation referral service that can directinvested heavily in expanding and refurbishing would-be visitors to its own properties. Weour businesses.  1. There has been no detailed business case now ask: • Where is the level playing field for undertaken that enables assumptions to be private operators competing for limited tourist The Council has made the biggest financial reviewed. Government-backed developments dollars? • How can existing providers reinvestdecision of many years predicated on the belief like Seal Rocks on Phillip Island show what in their businesses (in some cases large heritagethat the financial problems of the town can can go badly wrong when key assumptions buildings) when competing against a businessbe addressed by attracting high-end visitors. about visitor numbers and revenue are allowed underwritten by ratepayers?• How can existingTo achieve this, the Queenscliffe Council has to pass unchallenged. The Council has not providers compete with a Government-backedsecured a massive Federal grant of $3.5 million demonstrated that this massive project would provider who can offer water views and obtainand $400,000 of ratepayer funds to put a rental add even one extra visitor to the area. We now visitors via its own referral service?housing development on the Queenscliff ask: • Where is recent evidence of an inadequateLighthouse Reserve. The proposal involves supply of quality accommodation and dining/ We all acknowledge the need to improvethe construction of 10 two-storey houses and cafe facilities? • Where is evidence previous top- economic activity within the Borough,a café on an invaluable parcel of public land price accommodation (e.g. Mietta’s) resulted particularly outside of the summer season. Weoverlooking the bay and Heads. A further $3.1 in additional tourism visitation or overnight fully support the Council providing caravanmillion is needed to fully fund the Council’s stays? • Where is the evidence visitors staying and camping grounds as these comprisedreams. in this new development would not otherwise an entirely separate market segment to us, have stayed with an existing accommodation contribute to the municipality's budget and are Accommodation providers are rightly provider? essential for traders’ viability.concerned when our Council wants toundertake a commercial property development 2. Eighty percent of more than 300 Council should be investing in makingthat will operate in head-to-head competition respondents in Council's 2014 survey voted our towns year-round destinations, clearlywith existing businesses in Queenscliff and as a first or second preference that the Reserve differentiated from other coastal towns. ThisPoint Lonsdale.   We consider it wrong for the should remain as public open space. requires a well-conceived and community-Council to materially impact the viability of backed tourism strategy and associatedcurrent businesses given it is well known visitor We now ask: • Why is Council pushing business plan.numbers plummet in the off-season. ahead when the concept was overwhelmingly rejected? We invite you the readers and ratepayers and The obscure and dubious decision processes business owners to be the judge. 3. Council pays no rates or land tax - Concerned Business owners  both major imposts on the private sector. Names and address supplied - (Edited version) Council received the land and developmentPOINT LONSDALE our lighthouse reserve into the future as public input is key to a thriving and abundant open space whilst celebrating the historic, community. Our economy should be and needs to be more than tourism if we are to grow as aCIVIC ASSOCIATIONPoint Lonsdale RAecernsIsiinvtdsiice2roano0lt1ncsc7mosiwmieannemcttemauil1ouna9istnnt1ydn0aoIsitnsnledotci.sge.esnioteusofvtahleueesndofgatmhies community and provide opportunities for our Representing Point children to stay because there is real, fulltimeCivic innovative work for them here.Lonsdale Other voices need to be heard, not just on themonthly column and must all continue to advocate and restate streets but at the decision-making tables too! this strong community message at each and PLCA, on reading the brief for tender, raised a question without notice at the January every opportunity. meeting of Council, with particular regard toto hmadaAeJvvmonoeicbenyawetorPesyuL!oerCansrAatahynedoisnasuPeLsCtAhactommamttiettreme ionspt ltaoceoNutorOTtishITeaChmseEaolliisgOethnFetthfrfoeeucmtsiievnerdeessereeronvfeiwsnhcoayumcrpocmaoigmmnmuwnuiantsyitoybnaaesneoddf the naming of TEDAC as the reference group.WebohskfaItepitdypehreioa:nsspsin-uibgneeseis.nne..cslsauiodbninusgsyhiagfhewwligelhwl-taiAFentertgNekinsdNidsawesUudyietAhsJsaeLarlnoinGetudssEarNrlyaeETsp8thrRtee,hssA2aeetn0Lthwt1aaMotv6ivereeE-ofrepE7erefe.Tre3narcIte0eeNndpgcGerimnogutrhpoesuBparOseaQ, raetinacrtgihtuiicseasgls.u, itshee, Given the importance of this study to the entirewww.pselceak.ionrgg.afueedback on sandLemaronvienmg eCnotminmothne- Poainndt LasocnosmdamleunPirtiymmareymSbcehrsowolho believe in and community we would like Council to insteadpElcmasaeLaWcinolred:[email protected]’teofnowrtgihleletGbDtoUeWEpoErSpoLTpvPoidSrwtePueinEbnisAptiitueKest. ERvcinooTntleoOtidcnaBulfoeEgrotCovcoeOhmrnNommldFueInncRotituMydneiEccniiDlspliouortn’samntoadktithnraegin,rswpeelaermcetniuocsnyt consider broadening the scope to enableMwwawi.lpfmk:olecroeavp.aoemmrcgiee.taimnzutebnpearssttcueierpnndsca,etienpdrt.ohjeeScnete,eamrofouunrtiutPorerLiCnangAdswwaneidlbl sitwperToofhrmokeriseufeausnr.rdetechruwerrareyni;ntlyfportwrepmoamraatatiijoonrnpifeocrestohfeco2u0n1c7i-l exploration of options beyond accommodationCaravan parks, sporting precinct, heritage 2021 council plan, with information already and to establish its first community-basedlisting and the lighthouse reserves are all on the circulated about how to input ideas for our next reference group for this project.radar, so keep watching the media and the BOQ four years. Council is to be congratulated onwebsite for policy and project information. In their response Councillor’s reiterated the the model in place for this task, with a diverse role of TEDAC, the expertise of its members,The Point Lonsdale lighthouse reserve remains range of opportunities for engagement of all the need for both a strong tourism base andour number one priority and as we move closer community members, young and old and those new economies for the BOQ and soughtto a stage one funding announcement, we residing in COGG. to reassure the gallery that there would beremain watchful of the finer details. At the same We understand that Council has sent multiple opportunities for community inputtime we are conscious that the Shortlands Bluff invitations to 69 community groups to into this critical piece of work.(Queenscliff Lighthouse Reserve) plan is ,in participate in the community summit onmany eyes ,not what the community envisaged. February 17. PLCA has requested a list of those Sadly the project brief remains exactly asA strong reference group, multiple organisations. published on the BOQ website.opportunities for community input, attendance If you are not sure if your group is on the listat information and drop in sessions, , ask the question, as sometimes listings are not Was this the watershed moment that becamecontribution to the community consultation updated with Council and the opportunity for a lost opportunity only time will tell! It doesprocess through surveys and letters and strong your group to participate may be lost. however highlight to us all the imperativeadvocacy from all quarters saw an outcome in The other important piece of work is the for our community to keep asking questions,Point Lonsdale, designed to retain and maintain Economic Development Strategy. Community demand their seat at the table and reiterate at each and every opportunity that we want to be not only heard but listened to, too. Next PLCA meeting  February 10th - 7:30 pm at Point Lonsdale Primary School Fay Agterhuis President PLCA The Rip February 2016 Page 21

High hopes Happy sailing!for caravanpark plan Golightly Caravan Park residents are hopeful Try Sailing Days at the Queenscliff Point Lonsdale Yacht Club proved hugely popular overa long-awaited study into camping across the the holidays with people queuing for a turn.Borough will finally end a decade of uncertainty The club will continue to be offering a chance to learn the ropes of the sport, onboard aand stop a flow of lost revenue totalling more yacht or couta boat, on Port Phillip Bay until the end of April. Meet outside the harbour officethan one million dollars. at noon on Saturdays or call Brian on 0417 772220 Council is next month set to table its Caravan long term future of the park and, thirdly, they \"Caravanning activities clearly demonstratePark Masterplan, undertaken by consultants introduce price equity.” a direct correlation between financialHansen and Partners. It will include long-term strategies for management of camping Council first set aside $10,000 in its 2011 Point Lonssustainability of the Borough and the activitiesin Golightly, Royal and Victoria Parks and the budget for the Caravan Park study.Queenscliff Recreation Reserve. HOLIDAY HIGH LIFE IN THE HEAcpaosasurokncsci,ia”ltmeMdeeatyiwonrgit.hToncyouFnrcainl-cmisantaogldedJantuoau4rryi34s’st3KKirirk Meanwhile, Council has warned removing Friends of Golightly Park Association caravans from Victoria Park would result in a HOLIDbano“droITftuhhwgiashter’eswnwaoeadvnnaetteceeitdsdoicoghsntoaaooryardct,tahesnertahcibnoldmeeemrpeienuvnentdhniteeuynehtteo,saovmrutiaaTrocbkfheHl4eOiess,Ol3dreLLKnoIDinor(FoGP) President Grant Wiltshire said a lack revenue loss of more than $400,000 and renderof decision-making about the park’s future the borough “unviable.” Point LonotheRrewniosveawteedbgyeltoscwaleppretmuipumwbituhildGeereDloavnigd.M”cRbDeeiTRoTHsnhaehnyinicsooOsaourhrvvelerLdanneagto,IoeatsDvvdteha,eaby subsequent councils had cost ratepayers cosywinterevenings,andcleveropeningofroomcisossyvyoiwuariFngtraeetreupwards of $200,000 in lost revenue each year, The Hansen and Partners study is widely The focal point of the home is a spacious kFitrcTeRhheneencofnovhcawateldidptfor close to a decade. tipped to include a recommendation for more camping and for longer periods in the town’s !\"#P$O%IN&T'\"LO$(N)*SD'+ALE&HOLIDAY HIGH LIFE IN THE HEdFasuercatkhs.teTurhdTfrehieoaiestoruberrenteodosvr,soagttooaemrdseacsyhnaoadnuradsrclcitameasrrmshli,noabmerotheacetien,anctthatinrreaaghlv,bearTtFaaeanouchrvtFdatcTdFaahoereasueohsuoetnrrrcasmercahftosyktfldkhshOsfa.woe.oetoeteTmuTuarirlccmhrnrchdddgaflfrtryeailoleiefoeLoaecpaetecrle Only 32 of the 64 sites are currently used. original Botanic Gardens. gardens “We’re urging Council to get on with P!,H*-A.*R/0MACYRenovatedbylocalpremiu&mbuilderDavidhMocliDdoanyaltdrthe masterplan, in consultation with our cosywinterevenings,andcleveropeningofroomsviaFAssociation,” he said. The focal point of the home is a spacious kitchen w “There are three things we are calling for; deck. Three bedrooms and a smart central bathroomnumber one is that the small portion of landthat’s currently zoned Resident One (R1) be re- Further features, gas and slim line heating, reverse czoned to its original intent, when it was gifted as a studio or to store your cars, boat, caravan and aby the Commonwealth, and that is Public Parkand Recreation (PPR). “The second is that there is a guaranteed Proudly stocking NDSS Agent- For all of Your Diabetic new label !42 Hesse Street, Queenscliff 5258 2912 a!\"iNn!#n,$*%-dD.s&*'/\"u0$SI()n*lS'i+ns&A&unglieneenNdtse- eFodrsall of your diabetic and ! Natio Natio &NDSS Agent-!F\"or#a$ll%of&Yo'\"ur$D(i)a*b'e+tic and Insulin Nee!d,s*-.*/0 & ! NatioMooGoo&MooGoo Keep Your Sc!ri\"p#ts$o%n F&ile'\"in$o(u)r*S't+ore MooGoo!,*-.*/0! 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A rich history of service Members of the The Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club Williamston LSC whois celebrating its 70th year of operation and became members of thepatrolling local beaches. Point Lonsdale SLSC. Back row L-R Rob At the same time the club is celebrating the Mackinder (Life Member),50th year of our Nipper programme which, in this Sid Wookey, Jackpresent season, had 360 Nippers registered. Meehan (Life Member), Bill Tyrrell (Life Member), To mark these special milestones life Bob Chapman, Harrowmember Peter Maishman and club historian Morgan.Judy Johnston have compiled the following Front row L-R : Barrieaccount the club's formation. It is the first of a Marr, Maurie Lovell, Laurieseries of articles that will be appearing in The Gunn, Ken Allen (LifeRip in coming months Member), Eric McGee (Life member and Life In 1946, Williamstown identities Jack Meehan During the time when Member of SLSV andand Bill Tyrrell organised a group of boys from SLSA). The current Clubthe Williamstown Life Saving Club to form Club Members were House is named in honourthe nucleus of a new Surf Life of Ken Allen.Saving Club at Point Lonsdale, staying at Toc H, a major Photo courtesy Laurieand to assist in training some Gunnboys from the local Youth Club. rescue was performed by 5 people who were trapped in kelp beds off the With the start of the Surf Life Harry Windmill, Laurie Glaneuse reef.Saving Association in Victoria,Jack was quick to see the Gunn and Des Webb. They received the “Lifesaver of the Month”possibilities. award for their bravery. Laurie Gunn dived off He spent a lot of time In February 2000, Paul Smith, Justin Clarketalking to local residents and the Point Lonsdale Pier and David McNeil, rescued swimmers whobusiness to gather support for were caught in the notorious “escalator”. Theythe formation of a club at Point to rescue a swimmer in were in real danger of drowning.Lonsdale, and ultimately aninaugural meeting to form the serious difficulties near There are many stories of drownings andClub was held on Monday 3rd rescues at our beach, the most dangerousNovember 1947. the lighthouse. Those on the west coast of Victoria. It should be remembered that in the early years, only the Difficulties arose regarding who witnessed the rescue simplest of equipment was available, if at all.the naming of the Club but by In most cases, it was pure swimming ability andDecember, the Surf Life Saving noted how brave Laurie bravery to carry out any form of rescue.Association of Victoria acceptedthe Club’s affiliation as Point was in the treacherous Nowadays, we have rescue tubes, rescueLonsdale Surf Life Saving Club boards, IRBs and Jet Skis, as well as oxygenfor a fee of £1/1/. conditions. equipment on hand and rapid forms of communication. The accepted Club colours were black and Eleven universitygold. There have been no drownings on our students were rescued by beaches while our Life Savers have been on Jack encouraged local business people to take patrol, largely due to the great number ofon various office bearer positions. The positions Fred Moore, Brian Buckley and Jim Howdenof Secretary and President were subsequently preventative actions. Our Surf Life Saversbwelilal rinetaken on by locals, including Alex Lowe and with lines and belts in March 1953. In thisGordon Anderson. Jim Howden was the first continue to do so for years to come.President, and Les Higham the first Captain. mass rescue, one of the swimmers could not be Inset, surf life savers involved in the rescue of Since 1947, the Club has patrolled the “Steps revived.Beach” and the “Glaneuse Beach” and have 11 university students in treacherous conditionsrescued more than 1,730 people. In 2013-14 Untrained onlookers at the time hamperedalone, more than 1,000 preventative actions in March 1953 were presented with a Royalwere undertaken. Many of our members have the efforts of the lifesavers, who receivedreceived Bravery Awards for rescues which Humane Society Bravery Awardhave taken place during this period. bravery awards from the Royal Humane Society. In January 1984, Tim Maishman and Neil Heathcote rescued five people at St Kilda Beach, including 2 children. Without assistance from our lifesavers, they would almost certainly have drowned. One young child had stopped breathing and required resuscitation. Tim and Neil received the City of Melbourne Award. Guy Mackinder and Brett Maishman rescued LBW Chartered Accountants For Advice on Succession Planning Estate Taxation Small Business Individual Taxation Setup & Administration of Self Managed Super Funds Other General Advicewww.lbwaccountants.com.au Contact Richard Bull - our local representative 5258 3297 (AH) or Geelong 5221 6111 (BH) The Rip February 2016 Page 24

From page 6 A new report calls for close ongoing monitoring of the Dog Beach lterminal scour “There is a very small budget but there is a Dog Beach erosion threat'do element' in that, budget so there is going The section of Bellarine Highway beyond the end of the existing seawall andto be some action out of that. If it’s going to be immediately behind the Dog Beach terminal a much larger buffer of over 100m existsgroynes I couldn’t say at the moment because scour is unlikey to be threatened by the ocean, immediately to the east. It is consideredI’m not sure what the feedback is. We’re going a study into erosion in Lonsdale Bight has unlikely that this buffer will be breached orto check in with the community and continue concluded. the road behind threatened by future erosion.that conversation. Further investigation would be required to However nearby properties could be confirm this.” “What I can commit to is whatever we do jeopardised.here is going to be transparent and that people The study puts forward a number ofare going to know what our thinking is,” she “It is conceivable that erosion may threaten recommendations for protecting against furthersaid. existing development landward of the terminal erosion including ongoing monitoring and scour erosion scarp at Dog Beach,” the the establishment of a “trigger point,” which, The community has until February 23 to doucment, commissioined by the Department when reached could result in relocation or anhave a say on the study. of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, extension of the seawall to protect properties. warns. Save Point Lonsdale Front Beachspokesperson James Cotton said the report “However this extends only a short distanceprovided an important first step towardsfinding an ultimate remedy. “It was great to see so many people attendthe Open House, showing how importantan issue this is for the area. DELWP remainhighly engaged and focused on delivering asolution that is acceptable to the community,and we are working with them to ensure that ithappens this year,” he said. “We look forward to receiving theirsummary of feedback, and hope they puttogether a local reference group to assist themwith the final solution design, which looksmost likely to be addition and modification tothe groynes.” State accused of shirking sea level responsibilities The state government has been accused of regular basis,” said Borough General Manager trying to shift responsibility for managing sea Planning and Infrastructure Phil Josipovic. level rise risks onto ccooapsetawl itchouthneciplsr,obwleitbmhmo. utgenVeic“rtWaolreiVadn3isde memories advertisement V3 providing funding to make the point that 84 percent of made at least one day trip to the Queenscliffe Council has taken aim at coast per annum, not to mention the significant proposed changes to the Victorian Marine number of national and international tourists and Coastal Act, which will see municipalities and we would argue that they are also taking on a greater level of management, beneficiaries so the state should bare some of, if despite a lack of resources and expertise. not most of the responsibility,” he said. “Climate change is not an exact science and there is a need for any coastal management assessments to be reviewed and updated on abellarine memories David Wilkinson Buildersfor life's significant occasions Philip Christian Richard Grimmett New Homes Renovations Extensionsfuneral and mortuary service Phone: 0438 258324weddings, namings, celebrationsrecording your memories and stories Email: [email protected] t: 5255 5500 The Rip February 2016 Page 25cnr. Grubb Road and Sinclair Street, Ocean Grove www.memories.net.au

Upwards of 600 Hot Rods will cruise into Queenscliff this weekendVisiting historians to shed light on fort Visiting historians to shed light on fort Queenscliff is ready to rumble this weekend Sunday of course we set it up for the Lions Clubwith hundreds of hot rod enthusiasts set to to take all the money on the day and give it to A group of visiting historians will help filldescend on the town for the annual Geelong charity,” Mr McDonald said. in the gaps about Victoria’s colonial defencesStreet Rodders (GSR) Hot Rod Run and Show during a special tour of the Queenscliff Fort thisn Shine. The three-day weekend includes live music month. on Friday night, a Rod Run to either Adventure The events last year attracted a record 600 Park or local wineries on Saturday, a night The team of uniformed volunteers is fromcars from across the country. time cruise along Hesse Street with live music Warrnambool’s Flagstaff Hill. on Saturday night and the Show n Shine in “With the number of entries it’s as big as last Princess Park on Sunday. The tour will be held on Saturday Februaryyear if not bigger,” said GSR Vice President 18 from 1pm. Tickets can be purchased from theDean McDonald. “It’s definitely one of our Mr McDonald said the weekend was gate or in advance by calling 5258 1488.bigger ones.” structured to provide value for money for car enthusiasts, to fill the coffers of local traders Tickets are $30 for a family of two adults “It’s the town, Queenscliff is just a good place and raise money for local charities and sporting and up to eight children, $12 for adults andto go, even with just one hot rod and the value clubs. $9 for concession cardholders. Please note,for money we give with the Rod Run is what photographic i.d. is required at the gate.families love. Last year’s weekend generated upwards of $40,000 Bookings for groups of more than eight can “We try to put on a cheap weekend for the be made via email: [email protected] to bring the car down …but on the com.au ARE YOU WEBER READY FOR SUMMER? Call in to Geelong’s ONLY Specialist Weber Dealer to check out the latest range Weber has changed the way we barbeque with its full range of Weber Q’s. Did you know there is now a wide selection of Weber Q’s to choose from including black and inbuilt models?And did you also know that three premium models are EXCLUSIVE to your local Specialist Dealers for only $10 more than the standard model? Come and see Geelong’s ONLY Weber Specialist Dealer, Classic Fireplaces & Barbeques, to discover more. You will be glad you found out when you use your new Weber Q. The ANYWHERE BBQ BIG enough to and coming soon...beach - bush - backyard feed a CROWD THE MIGHTY RED Q Weber’s BEST SELLERBaby Q Weber Q Family Q RED QSERIES SERIES SERIES SERIES99 West Fyans Street, Newtown www.classicfireplaces.com.auVisit our showroom or phone: info@classicfireplaces.com.au5222 1688 The Rip February 2016 Page 26

1 CHINESE NEW YEAR - Happy Year of February Diary Popular local chef Michael Barrett is creating a themed dinner, inspired by ourthe Rooster 14 VALENTINE'S DAY - A great excuse feathered friends.4 QUEENSCLIFF HERITAGE WALK to book a romantic dinner at one of our The Friday February 24 event - \"Birds beautiful restaurants! of a Feather, We'll eat together\" - will be- Experience the living history of Queenscliff held at his restaurant La Salle á manger, atduring a guided tour. $15. 2pm from the Visitor 18 Volunteers from Warrnambool's Seaview House in Queenscliff.Information Centre Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum will conduct a By way of a preview,... Cocktail on arrival,3-5 The Geelong Street Rodders hit special tour of the Queenscliff Fort today from Hickory smoked quail, Turkey breast filled 1pm. Tikets can be pruchased from the gate with pork filling with rosemary and Lonsdaletown for three days of revved up fun, including but bring phot I.D. tomato sauce on saffron pea risotto....the Saturday night Cruise along Hesse Street You'll have to book to find out the rest!with live music and the Show 'N Shine at 19 Songstress IMOGEN BROUGH will 5258 5244Princess Park on Sunday perform today as part of Basil Farm's Sunday THE RIP5 Take in the spectaculat view from the Sessions of live music - a different act every MARCH DEADLINE Sunday through February.top of the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse, one of ■ Rural Australians For Refugees presents The deadline for events, adverts andthe few remaining manned lighthouses in the WRITERS IN REFLECTION 3 - an evening copy in the March edition iscountry. Tours are conducted every half hour with three writers from immigrant backgrounds Monday February 20between 9.30am and 1pm. $10 adults, $5 - Arnold Zable, Alice Pung and Tony Birch. $30 Contact 5258 4131 orchildren. includes dinners. From 4pm. Tickets can be purchased from the Queenscliff Information email: [email protected] POETRY, WINE & CHEESE - Rose Centre or 5255 26380. ■ Queenscliff Uniting Church once againLucas will perform a FREE poetry reading from plays host to its FESTIVAL OF HARVEST &her books Even in the Dark and Unexpected SEA from 10am. Bring your own home madeClearing at the Bookshop Queensclifftodayfrom 5pm. She will also be signing copies ofher new book At the Point of Seeing.10 JUNIOR FOOTBALL & NETBALLSIGN UP DAY - 5-7pm at the Monahan CentreToday and Friday 1711 Salt Contemporarty Gallery playshost to LIVING COLOUR - SUMMER SHOW& ART PARADE, featuring vibrant Aboriginalworks from around Australia, presented byMcCulloch and McCulloch. Art Parade today at2.30pm. RSVP essential by Feb 6.MECHANICAL REPAIRS Jardine Homes Markets Pt Lonsdale/Queenscliff Custom-built homes and Renovations Point Lonsdale Primary School Market, Automotive Centre Second Sunday of the month. 9am-2pm Will Gordon Bowen Road, Point Lonsdale. (Steve Higgins) 0414 354 079 Queenscliff Community Market. Last Full Car Servicing [email protected] Sunday of the month from September to May. All Mechanical Repairs www.jardinehomes.com.au 9am-2pm at Lower Princes Park. . Fully Qualified Mechanic Ocean Grove Craft Market – First Sunday Air Conditioning of the month from October to May. Kingston Repairs & Services Park Ocean Grove. Over 70 stalls. Pick Up Service Available Drysdale Market – Third Sunday of the (Local area only) month, October to May. 9.30am to 1.30pm. Drysdale Recreational Reserve 46 Bellarine Highway, Queenscliff Buy Bellarine Produce Barn – Every Saturday & Sunday 9am - 3pm. Tuckerberry PHONE: 5258 4668 Hill Farm. Becks Rd Drysdale. 0418 524 861 www.buybellarine.com.au The Rip February 2016 Page 27

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Slipway steeped in history CRAYFISHING KETCH construction of a travis system from the mainThe Queenscliff Harbour recently announced slipway, to store as many as 29 boats of various LAUNCHING CERERMONYit would retain the historic Peter Locke slipway sizes for maintenance.on Fisherman’s Flat - a decision supported by QUEENSCLIFF, Sundav. - The Hildathe town’s original fishing fraternity. December 1948 experienced a change to the Norling, a crayfishing schooner, believedOne of them, Gill Allbutt has penned this boat builder’s establishment when Peter Locke Fix this textto be the largest craft of herhistory of the structure and the man who built chose to go fishing full time in the 60ft craft kind ever to have been built in Victoria, wasit: “Locke Lomond,” which he previously built for launched with traditional ceremony on shark and cray fishing around the Bass Strait Saturday afternoon in the presence of The slipway was built around 1938 by boat islands. several hundred spectators.builder Peter Locke, along with a large shedso that he could build the 73ft ketch “Hilda Twin brothers Bob and John Cayzer, who had The new Queenscliff boat slipway wasNorling,” the largest craft built in Queenscliff for some years built boats with Peter, chose to also officially opened.in that period. Peter was repairing boats and take over the business, along with Bob’s sonbuilding dinghies at St Leonards. Aston. The Hilda Norling has been built and designed by Mr Peter Locke to the order The Mitch Lacco family migrated from Some years later the workshop was re- of Captain J Norllng, of Rhyll, PhillipRosebud in 1913 to establish a boat building established at a site next to the Pilot workshop, Island. She will have a displacement ofbusiness at Queenscliff with his son. where they operated building boats for a 100 tons her length Is 73ft beam 19ft further period of time. and draft 7ft. She has a well that will Orders for Couta boats were so brisk and hold 400 dozen crayflsh, and she is fittedhe had heard about Peter Locke’s skills. Mitch I have recently heard that the slip area may with a 62-hp Diesel engine.arranged a boat trip with dinghy in tow to row be restored as part of a retaining history of theashore and meet Peter. early years of boat building at Queenscliff. Senator Keane, who represented Mr. Dedman, MHR, congratulated Mr Locke Mitch was so impressed and offered Peter a Above the Hila Norling. Right, The Argus covered on an excellent achievement with which,job, which he accepted. the launch of the ketch in November 1940 he said he had been greatly impressed. After some years Peter bought the business Mr. A. E. McDonald, M L C, and Mrand the Lacco family returned to Rosebud to Maltby, M L A , expressed pleasure at thefurther improve their boat building business of fact that such a healthy industry existedlarge fishing craft. in Queenscliff. Around 1938 Peter accepted a contract to Miss Mary Norling christened the boatbuild the large ketch “Hilda Norling.” A slipway in traditional fashion, and Mrs Dedmanand large shed were needed to build the craft. having cut the ribbon across the slipway, declared it open for the building repair- In around 1937-38 the slip and shed were ing, and renovating of boats \".built, I believe for around one thousand pounds. Tile Hilda Norling is the 79th vessel The ketch was launched in 1940 – thereafter constructed by Mr. Locke.many fishing boats, small and large, were builtby Peter. Further development of the site includingTuesday February 14 @ 6.00pm Sunday Sessions Nye Rd, Swan Bay T: 5258 4280Includes: Complimentary wine on arrival LIVE acoustic music every Sunday! • 3 Course Gourmet Dinner basilsfarm.com.au • Sunday 29th January Fraser Telfer• Beautiful Red Rose for your Valentine • Sunday 5th February Jason Coghill • Sunday 12th February Kenny Miller $95.00 per person • Sunday 19th February Imogen Brough • Sunday 26th February Sam Hanson Bookings: basilsfarm.com.auOPEN 7 Days Until Sunday February 19! The Rip February 2016 Page 29

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Borough Bulletin February 2017 g, Mulching Mayor’s message Council Community Queenscliffe Planning Satisfaction Survey Scheme Report g, Mulching Have Your Say The Borough of Queenscliffe is seeking The Borough of Queenscliffe would like to inform Council adopted Planning Scheme Amendment C27 to gH,eMdguelcThriinmgming your input into the development of residents that during February and March, for the the Queenscliffe Planning Scheme at its January 2017 the next Council Plan for the four-year period of up to three weeks, your household may Ordinary Meeting. It also determined to submit the Hedge Trimming period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2021. receive a call from an independent market research adopted Amendment with the prescribed information agency, National Field Services. to the Minister for Planning, requesting approval.WHoerkdcgoevTerimjobmsing The Council Plan is the mostWpoorrkacteovweorrjkobs important document that defines the They have been commissioned by the State The Report from the Planning Panel Hearing forWpoorrkacteovweorrjkobs priorities and guides the direction of Government to conduct a community satisfaction Planning Scheme Amendment C27 (Queenscliffe Council over their four-year period of survey on behalf of the Council. Similar surveys Planning Scheme Review) was recently released and555444666porate work office. It sets out: will be undertaken across Victorian councils in the is available for public viewing. coming months. The survey has been designed • What Council wants to achieve to assess the performance of the Borough of The Amendment and Panel Report may be inspected over the next four years, Queenscliffe across a range of measures to identify free of charge at the Council office, 50 Learmonth ways to provide improvement or more effective Street, Queenscliff, or you can download the full Panel • Strategies for achieving these service delivery to residents. Report from Council’s website. objectives, The survey will involve 400 interviews conducted among The Panel Hearing was conducted in November • How Council will measure its a representative sample of residents and ratepayers. We 2016 and the Planning Panel Report was officially performance, appreciate you taking the time to assist us with your released to the public on 4 January pursuant to the valuable feedback. requirements of the Planning and Environment Act. • The resources and funds required to achieve the objectives. Please be assured that your details and individual The Panel considered all written submissions made responses will be kept confidential. Only the overall in response to the exhibition of the Amendment, To help shape the Borough’s overall results are shared with the Borough of Queenscliffe. as well as further submissions, and other material direction and four-year Council If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate presented during the Hearing held in Queenscliff in Plan, please share your thoughts to contact the Borough of Queenscliffe Customer November 2016. The panel also inspected first-hand and ideas by completing an online Service on (03) 5258 1377. various local sites. Community Survey by 4pm Thursday 23 February 2017. Our Changing Point The proposed Planning Scheme Amendment C27 Lonsdale Coastline recommends a number of revisions to current More information is available policies and controls that will provide Council and on Council’s website: The State Government has recently undertaken a the community with an improved, more effective www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au review of coastal processes impacting on the Point Planning Scheme. Lonsdale beach. Consultation on this recent ‘Lonsdale Cr Tony Francis Bight Investigations Review’ involves a recent Open In its report, the Panel concluded that the Mayor – Borough of Queenscliffe House and an online survey seeking comment around Amendment is supported by, and consistent with, sand management options for the Point Lonsdale Bight. the relevant sections of the State and Local Planning Next Council Meeting Policy Framework and should proceed. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Council next meets on Thursday Planning (DELWP) last year commissioned the Register Your Pets Now 23 February at 7pm. All welcome. independent review of investigations and reports on the Lonsdale Bight coastal environment from If you own a pet cat or dog residing within the For more information the past 20 years. Borough of Queenscliffe, please look out for your four-legged family members and remember that its Visit www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au Lonsdale Bight, including Point Lonsdale front beach, registration is due by 10 April each year. or contact the Borough of is the five-and-half kilometre stretch of beach Queenscliffe on 5258 1377. between Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff townships. All cats registered within the Borough of The study areas include Point Lonsdale front beach, Queenscliffe must be desexed. Any dog or cat being Central Lonsdale Bight and The Narrows (Dog Beach). registered with the Borough of Queenscliffe for the first time must be microchipped. Compulsory The ‘Lonsdale Bight Investigations Review’ report microchipping helps to prevent the needless identifies common issues, identifies knowledge destruction of cats and dogs and provides an gaps and provides short and long term sand additional means of identification in case your management options. animal’s collar or Council-issued tag falls off. As part of the Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park, If the microchip information is correct and up-to- Lonsdale Bight has significant environmental value. date, Local Laws Officers can more easily return your The area is also central to many social and recreational animal safely home. Dual pet registration is available activities and events for residents and visitors alike. to owners who reside elsewhere but own a property in the Borough. For a small fee of $7.00 your dog/cat The Open House detailed the results of an independent will be registered and issued with a Queenscliffe tag coastal processes review, commissioned by DELWP, so that you can be sure your animal will be swiftly into the current understanding of the Lonsdale Bight, returned if they are found roaming. following concerns about sand retention and erosion. Council does conduct annual checks on all animals For a copy of the report and to contribute to the online that have not been re-registered. Be warned, fines survey, visit the project’s website at www.engage.vic. for having an unregistered animal are substantial. So gov.au/lonsdale-bight. An interactive map allows you please be a responsible owner and avoid a fine. to show where and how you use the Lonsdale Bight. Consultation closes on 23 February 2017. For more information, please contact the Borough of Queenscliffe on 5258 1377. 50 Learmonth Street (PO Box 93) Queenscliff VIC 3225 | Phone: 03 5258 1377 | Fax: 03 5258 3315 www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au The Rip February 2016 Page 33

, manipulate QQueueenesncslifcfliNffeiNghebigohubrhoouordhood House interesting House aTtethrme BOenaceh- 2017of fun in the Term 2, April to June 2013450x450mm)e end of the3 ToTbHinE DArRivTeS, PO Box 30, Queenscli 3225 REGULAR CLASSESPh●oPnaein: t5in2g5T8o3g3et6h7•erE‘mwiathil:Cqhnrihs oGuosueld@. fastmail.f•mhttp://home.vicnet.ne●tF.aruen/c~hqannhdoItuasliean/ classesFor all levels of ability - come along and ‘do your own thing’. This is a run on Tuesdays from February 7th to March 28th. Cost: $180 for 8 sessions.space of support, collaboration, creativity, positivity and acceptance as well as a • 9.00am to 10.30am Beginners Italian • 10.30am to 12noon Intermediate Italian 1place for sharing ideas and expertise. • 12.00 to 1.30pm Intermediate Italian 2Wednesdays from February 8th. 10am ‘till 12.30pm. Cost: $5.00 per session – • 1.30 to 3.00pm Advanced Italianthis includes cake! • 3.00 to 4.30pm Advanced French● The Craft of Painting ● Italian Conversation GroupExplore all aspects of artist methods and materials. Participants will be exposedto grinding of pigments, preparing Gesso grounds and stretching canvas. Are you learning Italian and want to practice conversation? Already fluent but happy toMaterials fee of $40 payable to tutor Ryan Brearley in the first class. Mondays share your knowledge? Come along to this casual, friendly group, Fridays 12 to 1pm.from February 6th, 1.30pm to 4pm. Cost: $125 for 7 weeks. ● Vegan Cooking Classes continue.● DrawingAn introduction to concepts and ideas of drawing what you see. Participants will Watch Wei prepare delicious simple vegan meals with international flavours and learnbe exposed to concepts of blind contour, gesture, edges, as well as the Golden about plant food nutrition at the same time. You will enjoy tasting samples of each mealsection and perspective. Critical appraisal of your work will be made by the tutor and will take away cooking tips and recipes; an e-booklet will be available to download.and peers at the end of each class. Tutor Ryan Brearley. Saturday afternoons, 2.30 to 4pm at the Queenscliff Uniting Church. February 18th, March 11th, April 1st and May 20th. Cost: $10 per session payable at the Neighbourhood House. Funded by Bellarine Community Health.Fridays February 10th to March 31st, 9.30am-12.30pm. Cost: $160 for 8 weeks. ● Evening Yoga with Bruce● Colour BYO: mat and blanket. Mondays, 7.30 to 9pm at Queenscliff Primary School, $10/week.Explore the world of colour and how to use it. This class will enable you to fully ● Morning Yoga with Shaneunderstand how to make your paintbox sing. Materials needed will be discussedduring the first lesson. Tutor Deborah Brearley. Thursdays, 7.00am to 8.00am, Fridays and Saturdays, 7.45am to 8.45am.Thursdays and Fridays 1.30pm-4pm. TECHNOLOGYCost: $140 for 8 weeks - Reduced fee for attending both Friday morning andafternoon classes: $260. ● Computer/Mobile Phone Help● Blueprinting (Cyanotype) workshop QueenThursday mornings, February 16th and March 16th. Bookings required for 30Blueprinting is a photographic process where objects are placed on fabric,treated with light-sensitive chemicals. The end result is a white image on a blue minute time slots: 9.30am, 10am, 10.30am and 11.00am. Cost: $25 or $10 for Centrelink Health Care Card holders.toned background. Small fabric pieces will be produced that can be framed and ● Introduction to iPadused in textile art. Saturday March 4th, 10am to 4pm. Materials fee and list will New Day: Wednesdays, 10am to 12noon February 22nd to March 29th. CoPstl:ease let usbe provided. Cost: $80. Tutor: Deb Brearley. BYO lunch. $125. BYO iPad. Tutor: Paul Jones. Job Servi● Life Drawing Group - untutored Octo● Intermediate iPad courseSaturdays, 1.00 to 3.15pm, February 4th to March 25th. Cost: $20 per week or Wednesdays, 2pm to 4pm, February 22nd to March 15th. Cost: $85 for 4 weeks.$55 for any 4 sessions, $75 for any 6 and $90 for all 8 weeks. BYO paper, clips Tutor: Paul Jones and drawing materials. Easels and boards available ● Photography Apps for iPhone and iPads ● HOUSE GALLERY Wednesday March 22nd, 2pm to 4pm. Cost: $30. Our exhibitors this term: ● Travel Apps for iPhone and iPads. ednesday after February: Janette Harvey Wednesday March 29th, 2pm to 4pm. Cost: $30 March: Alice McKenzie Ebbels April: Pamela Manning Our interest groups:Visitors are welcome on Mondays to Fridays 9.30am to 4pm.Phone to check assome Tuesdays the gallery is closed for classes and school holiday times vary • Mahjong, Thursdays, 1.00pm • Men’s Shed, Thursdays 9.30 to 11.30am● LEARN TO CROCHET • Men’s Shed Bicycle work Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.30 to 11.30amLearn basic crochet stitches and how to follow a pattern. Crocheted items include • Mixed Craft, Mondays, 1.00pmflowers and Afghan Squares. Mondays, 10.30am to 12noon. Cost: $15 per week. BYO • Patchwork, 2nd Monday, 1.00pmsize 4 crochet hook and some 8 ply wool to begin • Photo Group, 3rd Monday, 7.30pm● PLAY THE UKULELE! • Tides of Welcome Choir, Thursdays, 7.30pm.Beginners: Mondays, 4.45 to 5.30pm. • Writers, Tuesdays,fortnightly,1.45pmAll Abilities are welcome to join the ‘Sea of Ukes’ Group, Mondays, 5.30 to 6.30pm.Cost: $10 per session, BYO ukulele. Thank you to everyone who came to our Sand Sculpture Contest and Book Sale Day. We are very grateful to the financial sponsors: 360Q, QPLCE, Fletchers, Foodworks, Queenscliff Bowling, Tennis & Croquet Club. The Prize Donors: Lix Ice-creams, Searoad Ferries, Queenscliff Bookshop, Bellarine Railway, TJ Amusements and the Marine Discovery Centre. The in-kind media sponsors: the Rip, Queenscliff Herald, Geelong Advertiser, echo and Bellarine Times and the volunteers who gave up their Sunday to help run and judge the event.3 Tobin Drive, PO Box 30 Queenscliff 3225. Phone: 5258 3367. Email: [email protected] www. qnh.org.au The Rip February 2016 Page 34

artsWriters to shed Something to think aboutlight on immigrantchildhoodThree writers, each with rich emmigrantbackgrounds, will be key-note speakers atQueenscliff's Writers in Reflection 3 this month.The event is hosted by Rural AustraliansFor Refugees to raise money for the AsylumSeekers Resource Centre.Arnold Zable, Alice Pung and Tony Birchgrew up in crowded inner city Melbourne and Janet Goldman's art instalment will include a gianteach author has a connection with vulnerable canvas celebrating our beach lifestyle and bags of rubbishpeople and their acceptance within society. collected along the foreshoreArnold has Polish Jewish immigrant parents, “I know just by looking at the tide whether there’s going to be a lot of stuff washed in,” sheAlice's parents immigrated from Cambodia, said. “It will shock people.”while Tony has Irish, West Indian and A new art installation at Tussock Upstairs “What I’ve collected is small bits of plastic,Aboriginal roots. Gallery will have us all thinking twice about fishing line and jigs,” she said. I haven’t picked how much waste we are putting into our up cigarettes, and there’s a lot of them, and I The event is on the 19th of February, 4.00pm environment – or at least that is the aim, haven’t picked up disposable nappies.”at the Queenscliff Uniting Church in Hesse according to artist Janet Goldman.Street. The cost of $30.00 per person. Over 80 percent of ocean waste comes from Bags of waste washed onto our foreshore land-based activities, with an estimated five Tickets can be purchased from the Queenscliff over the past six months and collected by Janet trillion pieces of plastic currently drifting Information Centre during her regular morning walks will be around the globe. The painting will go on (5258 4843) Lyn (5255 pinned to a giant painting that celebrates our show this weekend, (February 4) as part of the 26380 or Di (5256 beach lifestyle. gallery’s February Weekend Fair Arts Exhibition. 1004). Guest speaker, environmentalist Ula Majewski, will open the show with a discussion It is a reminder of the potential for pollution about the impact of pollution on the world’s oceans from 3.45pm. to spoilwhat we cherish, she says. “I started picking up in winter along the Writer Alice Pung will beach. With the strong seas I actually started picking up at The Springs, even over the speak in Queenscliff footpath and where rubbish would collect innscliffe Neighbthois muornthh ood Hothe bushes. s Tussock Upstairs Gallery SaSlatltSCCeopotennminttvbeeiteemmsr yPpopurootoogrrararamyryArAt rt 89 Point Lonsdale Road Point Lonsdale LIVING COLOURober to Decwwewm.tusbsoeckrup2st0ai1rs.0com.au Summer Show + Art Parade [email protected] PRESENTED BY McCULLOCH & McCULLOCH phone 0418392485rnoons, 4pm - to 5.30pm October 15th - November 26th. Cost'February Weekend Art Fairs' Sun Sep 15, 2.30pm: Opening drinks with the artist Exhibition concludes: Oct 6Opening Drinks Saturday 4th Feb 3pm - 5pm (Open each weekend in February 10 - 5) $6Swf0ruioptnhmpHSi(niamgefrhoApaoSrtnuT8Aemen,reTaiad2(axSUrta-lhsiAus4RvnvinbepuaDpbdmsinocStALetidoor,oiesYavkmasnpmeliFeintasmooJnEgp1arfftsBenee5zivanizRca,einlbtit1Usiagabun1rslrAarytaetyaienhnRmnFfaottegeYteifAai-bLrnam1nbol1r.c1uuouopo.)a,onnmrr2riLneiggqyi.em3gitu6nh@u0ei)aataPelnASrdMaaar5rtnlptt0Ptleaawecroedasdrk,es $55pp, bookings by Sept 4 Featuring a thought provokingSpecial Environmental Installation EXHIBITION DATES: FEBRUARY 11 - MARCH 5 3/w0S3w33wa3-w5w3l-t25.w3./Cs5S5h.ao8saelntah3-slttales9et.rC-me8sta.8scopsreottonr.mercstaeoe.tratrymmeu.qAeup.reattoeuqnruascreylie.fAfnrstcliff - 5258 3988 by Janet Goldman The Rip February 2016 Page 35

Uniting Church Events exhibitions & shows Twists & Turns ■ Nine of Australia' finest print artists are preparing to demonstrate Messy Church Sunday 5 Feb from 10-ish the lasting legacy of Arthur Streeton, as part of a significant exhibition next month. Hot Rods, Roads, Maps & Treasures Travelling the twists and turns of life together Queenscliff Gallery & Workshop will exhibit 11 never-before displayed Streeton etchings, loaned by his surviving family members. The gallery's With love, care and God Theo Mantalvanos has printed the etchings, following careful restoration Art, Stories, Songs and Brunch for All Ages over several months of the original zinc and copper plates. Peter, Paul & Marion Wednesday 8 Feb 6pm Community BBQ (by donation at door) The nine artists will take up residency in the gallery for the duration 7.30pm ‘Peter, Paul & Mary’ Tribute Concert $20 of the exhibition - from March 4 to April 30. Bar available They include Joel Wolter, Philip Davey, Emmy Mavroidis, Adam Car Boot Sale 9.30am - 1pm Saturday 11 Feb Nudelman, Amanda Firenze, Michelle Joy Caithness, Soula Mantalvanos, Kirk’s Place, cnr Winterley & Kirk Road, Point Lonsdale Andrew Weatherill and James Pasakos. To book a site, call Jan 5258 2854 ■ Seaview Gallery this month showcases the works of award-winning Community Groups free, Individuals $10 artist Donald Ramsay and new artist Lisa Wang. The Melbourne- Festival of Harvest and Sea 10am Sunday 19 Feb based Ramsay held his first solo exhibition in 1979 and has since been Together we celebrate the good things of the earth represented in a number of significant corporate collections. His show and give thanks for the food that we eat and share Coast opens on February 4. Wang is known for hr unique use of light, Please bring produce, jams, cakes, wine etc confident strokes and ability to capture fine details. to add to our display and auction ■ An exhibition of Aboriginal art featuring Pancake Day “Flipping For A Good Cause” the diversity of colour and technique from across Australia will open at Salt 6pm Wednesday 1 March Contemporary this month. $15 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes (savoury and sweet) The gallery's annual Summer Show and Art All funds raised go toward UnitingCare programs Parade - presented by leading mother and that support people living in crisis daughter curators, publishers and writers Susan McCulloch and Emily McCulloch- Service of Ashes follows at 7.30pm Childs. - will run from February 11 until Info and bookings online at www unitingqueenscliff.org.au March 5. It will officially open with a unique or contact Jan 5258 2854 email [email protected] Art Parade, including commentary on the some 80 pieces of work, on February 11 at 2.30pm. Uniting Church, cnr Hesse & Stokes Street Queenscliff Pictured: \"Bush Medicine Leaves\" by Bernadine KemarneSeaview Gallery QUEENSCLIFFE queenscliff LITERARY FESTIVAL donald ramsay Saturday 6-27 May 2017 - EVERY WEEKEND - coast Program release 1st March exhibition Ticket sales from 1st April 4-20 February 2017 Approaching storm - Fairhaven Tax deductible donations to support special projects for the festival now available via the Australian Cultural Fund Open 10.30 - 5.00 daily https://australianculturalfund.org.au/projects/queenscliffe- 86 Hesse St Queenscli 3225 - 5258 3645 literary-festival-2017/[email protected] -email: [email protected] Queenscliffliteraryfestival.com.au Queenscliff Literary Festival Inc. The Rip February 2016 Page 36

artsWalking two paths -Imam joins festival line up Australia’s first openly gay Imam, Nur Look who flew into town?Warsame, is among the line up for this year’sSacred Edge Festival. Bec Judd met \"Eclectus Parrot\" during a visit to Salt Contemporary Gallery's lates exhibition of The prominent Muslim leader is highly- works by artist Dean Bowen.regarded for defending Islam, but also of being The celebrity reporter was in town to film aable to openly choose sexuality. It is a life segment for Channel Nine's popular travel andchoice that could cost him his life. leisure show Postcards. Keep your eyes peeled for the show. The crew “Reconciling spirituality with sexuality is a also called into Coco and Frida and Beaconvery difficult journey,” he says.  “There’s the Big 4.name of the family you have to protect, thename of the community you come from. “The reason it’s difficult for people to comeout in the Muslim world or Islamic communitiesis because the losses are too high, the risks aretoo great, I mean there is even a risk to your lifebecause the conservative school of thought inIslam to counter homosexuality is to be killed,that’s your repentance. “  Popular broadcaster Julie McCrossin, singerand songwriter Trish Watts, Indigenous leaderRichard Frankland, artist Lara Bardsley arealso among the first line-up announcement forthe three-day May event. The festival will feature over 30 artists andpresenters.For further details log onto the facebook page.Prominent Muslim leader Nur Warsame willappear at this year's Sacred Edge FestivalGeelong from Rippleside by Joel Wolter. Size: 22 x 39cm. Etching www.qgw.com.auFeb: Bellarine printmakers | Forthcoming exhibition Mar – Apr: Streeton PrintsOpen 10am – 5pm daily (closed Tue from March). 81 Hesse Street Queenscliff P: 5258 4927 [email protected] The Rip February 2016 Page 37

Holidays marred by tragedy Water Police are preparing a coronial brief following the death of a scuba diver off Point Lonsdale last month. The 60 year old Williamstown man was with a charter group when he was reported missing at 10.55am on Sunday January 22. A massive search and rescue effort scoured the Lonsdale Bight from air and sea. His body was eventually retrieved the following day, near the Lonsdale Wall in Port Phillip heads.Police were involved in an extensive 24 hour search for a missing diver Sculptors get creativeoff Point LonsdalePolice say thanks for trouble-free A Great White shark withSummer bloodied teeth, giant dragon and a risque Police have thanked locals for identified hotspots or community sunbaker lazingon thedelivering a largely trouble-free concerns were addressed with beach were among theSummer to date. the increased population over the imaginative creations to holiday period.” emerge from the sand Ocean Grove station commander in this year's QueenscliffSenior Sergeant Shane Madigan Bellarine MP and Police Minister Sand Sculpture Contest.said call-outs were kept to a Lisa Neville said numbers were The ever-popular eventminimum right across the region. also bolstered by increased attracted upwards of 200 highway patrols heading in and out people, vying for prizes “New Year’s Eve was a fantastic of coastal hotspots. across a range of agenight with no major issues. Police and other categorieswould like to thank all party goers “There has been a significantacross the Bellarine for behaving boost in policing. It’s beenand being respectful of the local equivalent to what we’ve had evencommunities,” he said. five years ago, before they were removed for the summer period,” “Police resources were increased she said.across the region. This ensured any Holiday Property Management Bookings Queenscliff & Pt Lonsdale Are you looking for a Property Manager for your holiday house? Beach Breaks Bellarine offers a fresh professional and personalised approach to holiday property management. Our aim is to unlock the earning potential of your home or investment. Talk to us today about our competitive rates and range of services... Cheryl & Philip 0424 172 050 [email protected] www.beachbreaksbellarine.com.au The Rip February 2016 Page 38

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sport, health & wellbeingSURFING - Evergreen performers Mark Phipps and Shayleigh Chapman have Usual suspectsclaimed the honours in last weekend’s annual Davo Competition. step up in DavoThe two proved too strong in an impressive field wininng the Open Men’s andWomen’s titles respectively.Competitors enjoyed two days of clean 4ft swells, bacon and egg breakfastsand live Saturday night music at the Point Lonsdale Board Rider’s Engine Shedclubrooms.The Greg Davidson Memorial Surf Contest or “ Davo” is the club’s featureevent, held every Australia Day Weekend..Other winners included:OPEN MENS UNDER 18 BOYS 3. Alannah Ogilvie-Moore 4. Poppy Johnson1. Mark Phipps 1. Arkie Wlliams 5. Ailish Bowers2. Stuart Ferrier 2. Max Annandale3. Lockie Kerney 3. Jasper Blair4. Max Lazarus UNDER 16 BOYSOPEN WOMAN 1. Jett Storey1. Shayleigh Chapman 2. Finn Zenoni2. Jade Ogilvie 3. Seb Asher3. Bea Conroy 4. Charlie Scott4. Lucy Walsh 5. Hudsen CinelOVER 40's UNDER 16 GIRLS UNDER 12 BOYS1.Andrew Lynch 1. Lucy Naylor 1. Jay Phipps2. Will Vorrath 2. Tessa Longden 2. Ted Conroy3. James Kiely 3. Cambell Asher4. Jake Masterman UNDER 14 BOYS 4. Fred FranzoseOVER 50’S 1. Luca Zanni UNDER 12 GIRLS 2 Kai Keenan1. Mitch Whitley 3.Isaac Lazarus 1.Sophie Bradley2. Graeme Briggs 2. Abby Chapman3. Gary Kerney UNDER 14 GIRLS 3. Elsie Chapman4. Darren Allbutt 4. Sophie Vorrath 1. Minnie Vorrath 2. Elise FranzonePhotos: Top. Shayleigh Chapman and right, Mark Phipps in action, courtesy Wes Bowler - www.lonniesnaps.com.au Excellence in Health and WellbeingEExxcceelllleenn Barb Vallance RNCBloaaaRtrRbiabroosHeBVbbhuPaCaCaHHtrllcllalbHauauahpititonVrircpcneegcahhsealPiPilonnnallnasnaspopocpnepnHelpful advice always available. Free delivery and pick-up in Pt Lonsdale & Q’Cliff daily.New range oFof rsualml omf yeor usrhoesSenior’s Card Welcome NOW INSUSMTMOERRE52 Hesse Street Queenscliff PH: 5258 1817dvice always available. Free delivery and pick-up in Pt Lonsdale & Q’Cliff dail•S•SyP.PSHSEEppeCoCoarrdtItIssaAAcIILnLnhjjeuuIIsrNrNSi•SieeTTssPPESEEEpRRCCoEErItISSsAATTILLnSSju::IINrNieTTsEERREESSTTSS:: essentialsSenior’s Card WelcomePeace of Mind with your medication....PH: 5258 181752 Hesse Street Queenscliff • HNeacdka&chBeasc•k PSHapienoardtsacInhjeusriesWebster-PakSunscree. n - Hatsful advice always available. Free delivery and pick-up in Pt Lonsdale & Q’Cliff daily. • NDeryckN&eeBdalicn•kg PHNaienacdka&chBeasck Pain Be ach toys - RepellentsSenior’s Card Welcome • DRreymNeedeiadlliMn•gassNDaergycekN&eeBdalicnkg Pain P•••HAYJRAJoorreSttiihmnhnIrtrtOeiit&t&idiccTiMMaCCHluuooMsEsnn••••ccaddRuusiitltlsADJRAiaAJRiaooaorrorrnernegPttSyiSishsmnhemnYttrNtrrtreiaeiat&t&eiidiidc•nnceiisMsMaaCdCClluluooiMMLnssnngcIcaaddNuussiitltlsCsICiaiaooCaarrllnngigiASSnsnseettiLirrccaaaPaiinnllIssLPPAiillaTattEeeSssCCSS•llittinunuFdidIiccTiiooaNalNlNEPPOOSiiSWWllaaCttOOeeLPPssAEESSSNNStt!!uuEddSiioo Simple, convenient and delivered to your52 Hesse Street QueAefnscelirffsPunH:c5a2re58pr1o8d1u7cts N home weeklyFoot wear Nam Webster-pak is a safe and simpalend much more... medication paHcek.lpItfsueltsaoduvt iacllethaelways available tablets and capsulSesENthIaOtRn’eSedCAtoRD WELCOME llbe taSketnayatseaafceh tphaertsiceulharotliimdaeys and enjoy a healthy & PPPOOHDDYIISAATTI•ORRFYCYT•IH••LTPPPPPPIENHNOSSHHREYYYIDYCYACCSSISHSHAPSIO0OTOIYICOORTLLOLO•HYTTAGG1CHEH•0SYYPRLE1ES••SIABRNRHHEYePAAIASAClClYNNaHPPArDD•i•OnYYLTTReLCHHPEO•H•LEEIwMLGRIRCCNyAEAAY,LLTIPDPPC•IIEYoYNINHAASi••nAIILDLDtCC•NLIIPEMoEAADFITnTLALILsIITTTTAdSIHPNIPaTAASlEIEEINeNALLRSSV•G•AAASBiBcTETPOOC3EEYWW2LSS2•EEA5DNNS••I••SEFFFFETUUIIISwTTNTNwNwE. • DRYCLNPIENOEIDCDIAL0TINRGY1•0•P1SPBYeOCllDaHrIiAOneTLROHwYGy•Y, PB•oHOinAWt NLoEDnNsTdTHaHlEeERVRAicAP3PY2Y2•5DIETIwTwwof the dhaayp, pfoyr eNaechwdYayeaofr from the team at Pardeys... CLINIC 0 101 Bellarine Hwy, Point Lonsdatehaesywteoemk5.2aTnhHaisgeemsmsakeeedsSicitatrteioent. Queenscliff 5258 1817 5258 4633CLINIC 0 101 Bellarine Hwy, Point LonsdIt is securely sealed so the 101 Bellarine Hwy, Point Lonsdale Vic 3225 www.ptlonsdalephysio.com.au The Rip February 2016 Page 41

sport, health & wellbeing Left, Sam Sheepard notches up yet another win in the Rip View Swim Class, with second-place getter Matt Gilling. Above, Naantalie Marshall receives her winner's medalKing reigns in 29th Rip View Classic SAM SHEPPARD is king of the rip yet again, life saver Annaballe McPhail. \"It's really nice to see girls like Annabelleafter winning his seventh Point Lonsdale Rip The 41 year old mother of two believed it was coming through. We've had girld that haveView Swim Classic. been doing quite well int heir twenties,..but around the twentieth time she had contested to have a 17 year old coming through is really Missing from last year's swim, Sheppard the swim and had not kept a tally of how many good and I hope she can continue for a longreturned in fine style to take out the Men's wins she had notched up in Open and age time,\" Marshall said.Open section of the event in 18:42 in what he categories.described as the toughest conditions he could Earlier in the day future stars Matt Gilling andremember in his many years of competing here. Rough seas prompted her to ring ahead McPhail won the male and female sections of before leaving Anglesea to double check the the 3.8km swim. Like McPhail, Gilling backed \"I've done maybe 12 or 13 of these and this race was still on. up for the Open 1.4km swim, also finishingwould have been the toughest one and you can second by the narrowest of margins.probably see that with the time. The tide had \"It was really really challenging soturned and it became really choppy and I just congratulation to everyone who finished the Organisers were forced to move start andslogged the whole way,\" Sheppard said. event, she said. It's very choppy and we're finish lines some 300 metres, because of a lack lucky it's a little protected. They always run a of sand and exposed rocks on Point Lonsdale's Super mum Naantalie Marshall also walked very good event here and they make everybody front beach.away with another winner's medal in the Open feel very safe.Women's section in a time of 22.00 - just one John Turner is responsible for bringing thesecond ahead of teenage Point Lonsdale surf \"For some reason this swim felt like it went Nippers program to Victoria 50 years ago. on for a very long time.\" The Rip February 2016 Page 42How our super surf program came to be John Turner says there is no doubt the Point he travelled to America as an Australian SurfLonsdale Surf Life Saving Club introduced Life Saving Club team member in 1965, whereNippers to Victoria, despite claims to the he witnessed a more military-style operation.contrary from other clubs. “The lifeguard movement in Los Angeles And the former club captain should know, was basically run by ex marines, so it was veryhe is credited with instigating the program 50 disciplined and they had a manual for junioryears ago this summer. lifeguards. We re-jigged that manual to suit our lifeguards here,” Turner said. That first intake was around 50 children. Thissummer just gone saw 360 participate. “It was quite detailed and so it became like a bible on starting in life saving and taking the “Originally the club at Christmas time had a kids right through until they reached the stageHerald learn to swim competition going, which where they were a fully equipped lifeguard.was a swimming certificate,” he recalls. “There were several clubs looking to do “We designed a series of levels o achievement similar things. I think Torquay probably haveand they became effectively a Nipper to start said that they were the first club but we werewith, a lieutenant, which took them up to definitely the first club to do it,” he said.the level where they could perform resus(resuscitation) and then to captain, which iseffectively equivalent to the Bronze Medallion.” Turner improved the program further after

sport, health & wellbeingBoroughcoutas celebrate milestone swim A field of upwards of 600 contested last weekend's Queenscliff BluewaterOcean Challenge. The swim is traditonally the last of summer’s ocean swims along theBellarine, with a 1.2km open water swim and 600m junior race. This year marked the 25th running of the event, which aims to deliverresources back into junior swimming across theregion. It is hosted by the Barracoutas, an adult swimminggroup with upwards of 60 members, aged up to 85. Since being established in 1993, the event hasraised tens of thousands of dollars to assist juniortalent and clubs.Pictured: Sophie McLeish powers home to win thegirls aged 12-17 swim. Inset, swimmers race to thefinish line Tips from the topPoint Lonsdale Nippers were treated to surf tips from the best in the business. Fresh from winning this year's Lorner Pier to Pub and our very own PointLonsdale Rip View swim, Sam Sheppard and female champion Harriet Brown visited Queenscliff's Santa Casa beach to take junior surf life savers throughtheir paces. Below, It's been a big 50th season for the Nippers progra, with 360 children enrolled. Pictured from Left to right; Nippers Ted Kennett, EliseFranzone and Rosie Knuckey  New Year’s Resolution? Byron Dreaming Beauty MAKE FITNESS YOUR GOAL IN 2017! Natalie  Russell   Queenscliff   ENERGY FOR LIFE 0427  497  310  Kerry Pettigrove Waxing/Tinting   Eyelash  Extensions  Personal Trainer with more than 20 years experience Facials   Eyelash  Lift  One on One training • Group training Spray  Tans   Microdermabrasion  Circuit Classes • Boxing Classes • Boot-camps Manicures/pedicures   Massage  Gym memberships available SNS  Gel     Gift  Vouchers  Available  5258 1670 - 0414 581670 The Rip February 2016 Page 43

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