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Tanker incident prompts urgent inquiry Bellarine MP Lisa Neville has asked for information from the pilotage service provider an urgent inquiry after yet another near miss and Harbour Master for the Port of Melbourne,” involving a ship coming dangerously close to said Acting Director Martin Jaggs. “This our local coastline. information is currently being assessed to determine whether this constitutes a reportable Marine Traffic footage appears to show the incident.” oil tanker, the Stolt Tsubaki travelled within 750 metres and just minutes from shallow water off The latest incident is among several detailed the Point Lonsdale back beach, just after 7pm on a YouTube channel called ‘Interesting Things on Tuesday February 18, before being directed in Melbourne’. to change course. “Given the number of near misses and Conditions were very poor with gale force potential risk, I have asked for an investigation SW winds up to 40 knots and very rough seas. to be undertaken as a matter of urgency,” said Ms Neville. “I have written to Minister  Horne The vessel was being piloted by the and Marine Safety Victoria. Australian Pilot Group (APG) - a relatively new player running in competition to Port Phillip “It is of concern to me this is the latest in a Sea Pilots. number of incidents and as such should not be viewed in isolation”, she said. The company, which transports its pilots to vessels via helicopter, operates out of Avalon. The Rip sought comment from APG prior to going to print. Maritime Safety Victoria (MSV), which Pictured: Marine Traffic footage shows how regulates the Victorian pilot industry, said close the vessel came to Point Lonsdale's back it aware of the situation involving the Stolt beach Tsubaki and had sought further information. “MSV has requested and received relevant Destination Queenscliff resolution a step closer The Borough of Queenscliffe will seek to have create the new design - a significantly scaled Concerned at It’s clear we its $3.48 million Federal Government funding back version of the original $7 million vision to the lack of detail need more time agreement altered, to give it more time to transform the headland into a tourist drawcard. in the new plans, to incorporate deliver on its Destination Queenscliffe project. representatives It includes nine cabins within the recreation the Point Lonsdale this feedback, CEO Martin Gill will head to Canberra in reserve, new pathways and native plantings, a Civic Association, and that’s what coming days to discuss the current status rebuilt kiosk and tiered decking. Queenscliffe I intend to discuss in of the beleaguered project with Regional Community Canberra Development Australia and a possible variation Cypress trees on the bullring will be retained of the project’s timelines. as will the front row of ocean facing car bays, Association (QCA) - Martin Gill - after residents expressed concerns about their and Queenscliff Splitting the project into two parts - in and proposed removal under the initial plans. Environment outside of the Recreation Reserve - was among Remaining parking bays will make way for a Group met with Mr options being considered to ensure the project large green open space. Gill on Monday February 24. stayed on track, he said. “While Council understands that many “It’s exciting to see a long-awaited project residents support the Destination Queenscliff The move follows the release for public such as Destination Queenscliff progress to the project, the local community organisations comment of a revised project plan and point where we can all visualise how it’s going and their representatives still have concerns. subsequent talks with community groups, to look,” said Queenscliffe Mayor Ross Ebbels. Incorporating the feedback received from these still concerned at its potential impact on the “This is an important milestone for our town heritage site. and I’d like to thank everyone who put forward Continued Page 11 their thoughts and feedback over the last few According to the Borough, more than 3,000 months.” pieces of community feedback were used to EATERY & BAR Find it in the shed. The Shelter Shed is the combination of the quiet space and the environment around, where simple and wondrous things are cooked up. The Shelter Shed belies an innovative approach to food prepared fresh from local providors giving a sense of place and identity. Here you can savour the Bellarine’s finest produce and seafood, choose from a fine selection of wines or perhaps try the renowned Shelter Shed Bloody Mary. Take a seat inside, otherwise relax under the mature olive trees in the walled garden. Your pooch is also welcome. • Open 5 days a week – Thursday to Monday • Breakfast: 8–11am • Lunch: 12–2:30pm • Dinner: Thursday, Friday & Saturday 5:30–8pm • Dinner bookings recommended • 25 Hesse Street, Queenscliff • Call (03) 5258 3604 • sheltershedqueenscliff.com.au The Rip March 2020 Page 3

Cottage gets modern makeover Local businesses have donated their time million to the project’s cost under its Building Left: Work underway on the and services to help upgrade 80-year old Better Regions Fund. A further $1.5 million original Cottage building. amenities for the some 1,000 children who visit has come from fundraising and philanthropic Inset:an architecural design of Queenscliff’s Cottage by the Sea annually. efforts, including the proceeds of the Cottage the finished building annual fair. The charity’s historic building is currently up to current standards,” Mr McDonald said. undergoing a modern transformation costing in Local builder David McDonald, landscape “Being local, I’m very familiar with the Cottage excess of $3 million. architect Tim Nicholas and students and and the excellent work they do. I’m happy to Deakin University Architecture and Design be able to lend my time and skills to help keep Work, which commenced prior to Christmas, students have also pitched in, delivering their this great institution going.” has stepped up in recent weeks with the time and services pro bono. removal of the back deck and extensive internal Established in 1895, the Cottage initially modifications. “The Cottage is an amazing institution in housed convalescing children for two or three desperate need of improvement to bring them week stays, but over time has provided short- CEO Adam Wake said a safety audit in 2016 term relief care and camps for children whose revealed a need for the upgrade to ensure the families are experiencing difficulties. facility met current building codes. “Like many old buildings, we were just not up to modern standards,” he said. “With installation of a lift, ambulant facilities and a number of other improvements the Cottage will soon be accessible to a greater number of children.” “Cottage by the Sea is here for children who have little access to opportunities to have fun, be inspired and to broaden their horizons. “The works currently underway will enable us to offer opportunities to a more diverse number of children. “A recent study into the social impact of Cottage by the Sea revealed that 60 per cent of the benefits of the Cottage are for the children and an astonishing 40 per cent of social value is created for families and the broader community. Imagine what more we can do when we open our doors to more children,” Mr Wake said. The Federal Government has allocated $1.5 The Rip March 2020 Page 4

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Back in action - Jo conquers triathlon It was at a lunch with friends in she remained in a coma, with 48 year old has continued to tick off a list of October that Jo Monahan decided she family and friends advised to impressive milestones - completing a fun would do a triathlon. prepare for the worst outcome. run in 2016, resuming road cycling and, in June last year, getting back her driver’s  “I thought I could do it, so I just Since cheating death and licence. returning home, the defiant downloaded a 12-week training program Finishing the triathlon sealed her from the Internet and put it in my diary miraculous recovery. and just started training,” she said. “The thing is I don’t remember any of the That matter-of-fact account leading accident and I wasn’t actually hit by a car, so up to Jo successfully completing last that made it a lot easier for me to start riding month’s Barwon Heads triathlon all on the road again,” she said. sounds a lot less impressive than it actually is. “I knew I’d be able to finish the triathlon, but I was a bit surprised by my result.” She crossed the finish line just over four years after a cycling accident almost Competing in a field of around 66 people claimed her life. in the 40-to-49 category, Jo easily covered the 400m swim, 14km bike ride and 4km run - In December 2015 the former finishing just outside of the top 20. practising lawyer was on a Great Ocean Road training ride with a group of And she did it with a numb foot, one of friends in preparation the lasting impacts of her accident. for another triathlon, the Geelong’s 70.3 Ironman “It doesn’t hurt or anything, there are no event, when she was pins and needles, there’s just no feeling in it thrown from her bike. at all. It’s just numb.” A small piece of metal Jo is already thinking about completing had flicked up into her the same event next year, or maybe even front wheel, catapulting aiming for the much more challenging 70.3. her head first onto the road. “I wouldn’t mind doing that one, we’ll see.” Jo was airlifted to Melbourne with serious Photo: Jo Monahan, pictured with Teddy, head and facial injuries has ticked off another impressive milestone, and damage to her lower completing her first triathlon since a near fatal spine, hand and shoulder. cycling accident. For close to a fortnight Fresh & Gr n! All Day Breakfast & Lunch Coming s n: NEW PLANT-BASED MEAT & VEGAN MENU STOCKING A WIDE SELECTION OF DELICIOUS & NUTRICIOUS CHEF-PREPARED TAKE HOME MEALS * Private and Corporate Catering 76 Hesse Street Queenscliff - 52582441 - www.oceanbarcafe.com.au Fo ow us: The Rip March 2020 Page 7

Ivan Roianov knows he’s taken over the reins at the Lonsdale Golf Club at the very right time. The new executive chef says he is super excited at the prospect of getting into the kitchen of the club’s soon to be built clubhouse, overlooking Lake Victoria. “It will be a major drawcard”, he agrees. “I am super excited about it honestly. I have seen the plans and the kitchen and restaurant are quite impressive.” For now though, the Ukranian-born Ivan is busily utilising his considerable knowledge of food to create a unique new menu, which itself is set to be a drawcard. “I’m from another part of the world, eastern Europe, and for me there was a lot of focus on Mediterranean food, everything was around the Mediterranean Sea - Italian, French, Spain, Greece. “I’ve visited these countries and tried their cuisines and they really impress me. I grew up with this art of cuisine, and it’s very close to me,” he says. “I’ve also worked with lots of different chefs from other countries, French and Italian, which has also helped to develop my skill and tastes. And I worked in Dubai for around five years, so there’s also a middle eastern touch in my cooking. “I combine a lot of different flavours in my cuisine, I like mixing different flavours. There’s no real restrictions in my cooking.” If the club’s already revamped lunch menu is any guide, expect fresh and healthy. Ivan has a passion for showcasing local produce and believes the Bellarine boasts some of the best. Prior to arriving in Point Lonsdale, he was executive chef at Lorne’s Mantra Resort, and before that, spent two years at Terrindah Estate. “I know all the local producers and how beautiful the produce is on the Bellarine Peninsula and I’m super excited to use them, especially Lonsdale Tomatoes, Drysdale Goats Cheese, Lighthouse Olive Oil, our local berries. There’s so much here. Ivan admits when he arrived in Australia with his wife of five years, the young couple had wondered if they’d made the right move. “Our first year in Australia was quite difficult initially because we had moved from Dubai, a very big, noisy and crowded city and we’d come to Geelong and it was very different. “It was really quiet for us and we didn’t understand that, but after two-and-a-half years we are really enjoying the slower, not very fast life with a life-work balance and the beautiful people around us and the beautiful nature,” he says. \"We have really fallen in love with Australia and we don’t want to move anywhere.” COURTESY VEHICLE SERVICE AVAILABLE The Rip March 2020 Page 8









Swan Bay Environment Association & Nursery News Councillor Jim By Pauline Nunan Mason with Rhys Bischof, Ryan Swan Bay Environment Association (SBEA) had Veale and Darcy input into the December Council meeting when our Baranowski from member, Neil Mathison, raised a question relating STRUT. to the potential damaging impact of climate change on Swan Bay through rising sea levels, storm Supporting Bellarine Farmers surges and coastal erosion. Neil joined the QCA in asking whether Council would declare a Climate By Cr Jim Mason Lonsdale SLSC. Well done to the surf club on Emergency and commit to developing a response Agriculture is a key part of life on the a terrific event. plan. The positive response from Council was very Bellarine and something I’m determined to see pleasing! protected for as long as I’m a councillor. I was also pleased to help open the Festival As Chair of the council’s Rural and Peri Urban of Glass in Drysdale on 16 February. This is Under the auspices of SBEA the Queenscliffe Advisory Committee, I’m keenly awaiting the an entirely volunteer-run festival that grows Indigenous Plant Nursery provides thousands of results of a feasibility study into a potential bigger every year. plants every year for local gardens and for plantings livestock and information exchange facility for around the Borough. Currently the nursery plants Greater Geelong. This is due in April. It draws glass artists from around the world are loving the recent rains and high humidity. Sarah The committee’s desire is to make sure our and strengthens the magnificent arts culture on Roberts, the nursery’s coordinator, is busy weeding region has the facilities to keep rural Geelong the peninsula. and pruning and providing advice to gardeners who healthy, local and sustainable. drop in to buy plants on Wednesday mornings and Farmers face many challenges in our modern Finally, I highly recommend a visit to the every third Sunday morning. Plants are only $2 world, but it’s encouraging to see clever and National Wool Museum to see the work of each at 79 Nelson Rd., Pt Lonsdale. creative technology being developed right artist-in-residence Dr Mary-Jane Walker. here in our region to make it easier for local Sarah is also finding a new use for old potting producers to get the best out of their land. She’s created an exquisite paper mache mix, which she is popping into a compost bin for A group of young engineers based at Deakin exhibition of threatened bird species on the later use on veggie gardens. Another project is the have formed a start-up called STRUT and Bellarine. It’s wonderful. development of the nursery’s seed bank, which created a smart device that plugs directly into volunteers are helping to organise. the ground, feeding real-time information on Getting connected soil and air conditions. Interested in getting involved? The system is being trialled at Leura Park Residents in The Point estate will have a new Estate, and if successful it could have long- shared path connecting it to key destinations, under Felicity Thyer, the Coordinator of the Gardens term benefits for farmers across our region and funding from the State Government. for Wildlife (G4W) program, is on the lookout for beyond. more volunteers as garden guides. There are training As always, there’s been a lot happening Bellarine MP Lisa Neville has announced sessions with the Bellarine Catchment Network, as around the Bellarine. $50,000 to build a 200-metre path linking the new well as some ‘on the job training’. Please contact I tested myself by doing the rounds of the community to town centres, the Point Lonsdale Felicity if you would like to get involved in the ocean swims over summer, including the Rip Primary School and the Springs Beach area. program. You can email [email protected] or call View Swim Classic organised by the Point 0407 556 229. “We’re connecting the community and making it easier and safer for people to walk or cycle to access Nursery Coordinator, Sarah Roberts (right), services in Point Lonsdale,” said Ms Neville. “We’re provides advice to Jenny Brown and Peter promoting healthier lifestyle choices, fostering Cook on what they could plant along their community connections and helping reduce the west-facing back fence in their Point Lonsdale reliance on cars.” Garden for Wildlife. The Rip March 2020 Page 13

Hub moves a step closer Popular Neighbourhood House coordinator Kerstin Thompson Architects will oversee Extensive community consultation is now Queenscliff’s Cultural Hub project. underway and will continue throughout the Carolyn Williams is retiring after 20 years life of the Announcing the appointment, Bellarine Time to say goodbye! MP and project steering committee head Lisa Project, Ms Neville said. Neville said the award-winning agency is “The Queenscliffe Hub project will bring By Jane Rodwell “highly regarded for designing inviting and three vital community spaces in Queenscliff modern community spaces, while respecting together, For the past 20 years Carolyn Williams has been heritage architecture and the surrounding ensuring modern facilities and improved coordinator of The Queenscliffe Neighbourhood environment.” service delivery for the community. House and in March she will be retiring. Carolyn has “I’m delighted to welcome Kerstin Thompson raised the profile and reputation of the House. Her The $5.75 million project – funded jointly by Architects as principal consultants to spearhead open-door policy has ensured a friendly atmosphere state and federal governments and the Borough the where everyone is welcome and Carolyn has of Queenscliffe - includes the redevelopment of Queenscliffe Hub project – I look forward demonstrated she is able to work effectively with the Queenscliffe Historical Museum, library to seeing the ground being broken for the first a wide range of people from members of our and Visitor Information Centre into one space. time,” she said. community to key stakeholders. The library in particular has strong historical Some of her many achievements include: significance, having first opened in 1888. negotiating a secure and larger space for our House, initiating a Men’s Shed, Community choir and It is expected to be completed by 2021. Ukulele group, House Gallery for emerging artists and a range of art, craft, information technology and Borough joins climate summit health related programs as well as fostering interest groups. Four senior Borough of Queenscliffe an Emergency. I felt the need to go as you representatives were among upwards of 2000 know we are currently working on our Climate Thank you, Carolyn, for making our House delegates from across Australia at last month’s Emergency Response plan and wanted to such a wonderful place to be and for your years of National Climate Emergency Summit, held gather as much information I can as we move dedication to your important role in our community. over two days in Melbourne. forward.” We are sad to say goodbye but wish you well in what is a well-deserved retirement. Mayor Ross Ebbels, CEO Martin Gill, The workshop resulted in the formation of Councillor Rob Minty and Environment Officer the new body Climate Emergency Australia There will be two opportunities to celebrate Jacqueline Wilson attended sessions as part (CEA) - a network of governments and sector Carolyn’s retirement: of the event, aimed at encouraging greater partners that have committed to work together government action on climate change. to improve leadership and build momentum 1/ Dinner upstairs @ 360q on Wednesday for action. 25th March from 6.30pm. Tickets $50pp includes Cr Ebbels was also among 160 representatives 3 course meal. To book, search Carolyn Williams at who attended a Council-only workshop, held “I learnt that the effects of climate change www.trybooking.com. in conjunction with the summit to identify is impacting us now, Australia is crying out common ground and explore collaboration for leadership and real action to protect our 2/ Join us for a very special morning tea at opportunities. community,” Cr Ebbels said.   the Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House on Thursday 26th March at 11am. RSVP to qnhouse@fastmail. He said he felt the need to go after the “The workshop showed me that we have an fm by Thursday 19th March for catering purposes. Queenscliffe Council in December joined a opportunity for all councils to work together growing list of local governments in officially as a network to share ideas and to maximise declaring a climate emergency. efforts - so important for us being a small rural council.  This will help us to form a common “Some had declared an emergency and some framework and ways we can work together to had not,” he said. “I sat next to a gentleman address the climate emergency.” from The Western Australian local Government Association who mentioned that Victoria was way ahead of WA. “So far 88 councils in Australia have declared DIGBY MORAN MECHANICAL REPAIRS LANDSCAPES Pt Lonsdale/Queenscliff (Assoc. 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Regular visitors delight onlookers A pod of killer whales spotted in Port Phillip oiPnPlHiHotdooioLainlnlioytidtdnLaPHLasHoyooyodononiQmaHnnsHlsiltuoddeeodtLhemaasma&oeeylleeonneeHCsQsnss&&odoucootmaaleQnhiQnfslefueeeutntetshe&hCseeeocennlaCsiCsfsococfltaliaif in recent weeks are regular visitors to the bay, according to a local marine researcher. Killer whales have again been spotted in local waters.Photo: Wikipedia David Donnelly, from Killer Whales Australia and the Dolphin Marine Institute, said it was “I don’t believe killer whales are intentionally not unusual for the species to be sighted in local a threat to humans. There’s no record of them water, particularly in February and between attacking humans in the world, only in captivity. May and June. “That being said, they are a top-level Passengers on board the Queenscliff ferry predator, capable of inflicting a great deal of were delighted to spot a pod of six killer whales harm,” Mr Donnelly added. near Pope’s Eye, during a bay crossing last month. “We tracked that pod from Warrnambool all the way to Port Phillip, so we know who they are and we know them pretty well,” Mr Donnelly said. While the pod is familiar, the reason for their brief detour through the heads - sometimes lasting just a few hours - is not so well known. “We’ve got the most detailed records there are of killer whales in Australia and still we claim to know nothing. “They may or may not be eating in Port Phillip. We know of at least two occasions where they’ve been witnessed eating something. One was presumed to be a seal, and the other was definitely a shark,” he said. Fostering cultural leadership, entrepreneurial creative connection and future thinking to advance the communities of Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff PLonQ encourages local residents, professionals and business owners, who are town-proud and would enjoy creating more cultural activity, to become committee members. Visit plonq.org.au to follow our developments. CUSTOM-BUILT HOMES AND RENOVATIONS [email protected]@n0jpqalno4.oknoq0rCw.go4DosrI.kgnamoi.edaum1luemucs6eettrsri3rcitcaiacill@a6lo0utl9ook.comoeunrernrfertrrto1scta1oof5slba1fpiuuuc-punuaac-rxergtrertleba1cuiuoa15lbfcaswoy5liuubedrmoinunaaedrnaxgyasdwLfxgleaibmb0aleuibumts,uinuifsuwaydohCnwrwebs3wrxoyybeiemrWopieuyeuoosewfawfiyayioson.0Lw5nfrcnirqiartsnem0iwnyrfnets5asiodiht2unw3shrso@@ahn.o1wf3s2ulH@dp5quxopetycrpcuppu-ao5s.L5h8oea1qrqatsim.uL5rbaecoe8rqanqmbce2ult5conqhroircl2ur.ffbdhruhd3wf5tcna3exnetcfinyrrdcg5xaet.caxboroc7i78eccterssdiuehbuo8lyusib.hufehb6iooeua6mchnbseerolrk.ft33cmnarHbely.oyfedhuy3s3tfcnnabeoypoa7.cmtrtdole.oaoos7h.yctrisdhlnafecna6m.emhhuwilo!ec.eua6mafchtuleydaau3tosrmoeyeou3pom.uoymaapsw.sflfasmeonelifrmeyuaeiciisdueluatcesiyldotmery,aowm.uhfaawn.fnkr,yanlioryesiitlnudmesielyaumuheyoluhnkn, Will Gordon L onLnoineLnSoiennanSpinesaSpPnshaPopthsoogPtrohagoprthaoypghrayphy Registered Electrical Contractor 23229 0414 354 079 Lonnie S naps P hotography [email protected] www.jardinehomes.com.au Gas Fitting & Roofing NOW ACCEPTING EFTPOS & MAJOR CREDIT CARDS For all your Plumbing needs Mob: 0408 037 686 E: [email protected] Lic. 40157 The Rip March 2020 Page 19

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Commandoes gather 60 years on The current Commanding Officer of Pictured: Top, General Sir Phillip Bennett with his Hot Rods add to bushfire Australia’s 1st Commando Regiment has family and Major General Greg Melick, Australian pledged to “maintain and uphold” the values RSL president and Australian Commando recovery coffers that ensured many more lives were not lost Association national president. Photo:Tim during the infamous Army training exercise Priestley. Rain failed to dampen the spirit of hot rods known as the ‘Rip Tragedy.’ enthusiasts, with bumper numbers for last “They required courage and initiative and month’s Geelong Street Rodders’ Show n’ Shine Survivors of the tragedy last month joined more importantly, the respect of their team event. family and friends of the three men who died in mates to earn the green beret. the event, to mark its 60th anniversary. The Princess Park display, the centrepiece of “Those that did participate in that exercise the club’s annual three-day visit to Queenscliff, Among them was General Sir Phillip Bennett, that night and those that fell demonstrated attracted close to 690 entries and generated patron of the Commando Association and the every bit of those qualities. upwards of $16,000 in gate takings for the Lions officer in charge at the time of The Rip Tragedy. Club’s bushfire fundraising efforts. \"I give assurance to the families of those who On February 16, 1960 the Melbourne- have fallen here, Taffy, Eddie and Roger… that “Sunday was the biggest one we’ve had a for based Commando 2 company set off in calm we will maintain and uphold those values. a few years as far as the Show ‘n Shine went. conditions in kayaks and inflatable Zodiacs for More importantly, to the Australian Commando The whole event was extremely successful a road on Portsea’s Officer Cadet School. Association, we live by those values every day,” again and on the Sunday, I think the Lions Club the Commanding Officer added. would be extremely happy with what they Roger Wood, George 'Taffy' Drakopoulos and managed to raise, it was very big,” said Street Edward Meyer drowned and more than 70 of Rodder’s Club president Adrian Cooper. their colleagues were rescued after conditions in the bay turned bad. Heavy rain kept crowd numbers down for the Saturday night’s hot rod cruise along Hesse Addressing a gathering of more than 100 Street. people at Shortland’s Bluff - the site of a local memorial - the Commanding Officer, who can “It was a little bit down, which is not be named for security reasons, said those understandable given the weather, but there involved in the tragedy demonstrated qualities were still a lot out and about,” Mr Cooper said. that remain relevant more than ever. “What I like to refer to is the legacy of this incident, not just because it’s important to remember those who have fallen and have given their lives or to remember the courage and the sacrifice of those who helped save numerous other lives on that evening, but to reflect on what it means to still be serving within this incredible organisation that is the Australian Commandoes,” he said. THE RULES AND FORMATS HAVE CHANGED FOR POWERS OF ATTORNEY Think ahead and be proactive! If you or a loved one became mentally or physically incapable, e.g. by an accident, a stroke or dementia, who would you want to manage your affairs and look after your money? A trustee company or at total stranger appointed under the Guardianship and Administration Act or a family member and a person of your own choosing? The solution is simple – have an Enduring and a Medical Power of Attorney drawn by a professional. ITS QUICK, IT’S SIMPLE AND IT WORKS! BRUCE ARTHUR & ASSOCIATES - LAWYERS Deceased estates + conveyancing + Wills + Powers of Attorney Servicing the Bellarine and Melbourne 94311070 • 52584847 • 0402133455 IAN WARREN BUILDER POINT LONSDALE Specialising in... •Extensions •Renovations •Decks 5258 2758 | 0418 525452 | [email protected] The Rip March 2020 Page 26

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arts Big writers, big thinkers - Lit Fest set to unveil stellar lineup The Queenscliffe Literary Festival is continuing to go from strength to strength, with this month’s official launch to reveal some of the nation’s biggest writers and commentators including Tony Jones, Virginia Trioli and Ross Garnaut. The sixth annual event will run from May 8th to the 24th, and will feature close to 30 separate events in venues across the borough. “Last year proved so popular, we can’t wait for May,” said Program Manager Jane Finemore. “With 27 events, three workshops and 50 participants we promise to once again bring lively discussion, enjoyment and stimulation to the community. You won’t want to miss any of these amazing Australian writers and thinkers. The program will be launched on March 5. Highlights will include: • Saturday May 9 at 6.00pm will see celebrated comic author Kathy Lette in the Town Hall. Kathy will introduce her • On Sunday May 24 at 4.00pm we will latest novel HRT Husband Replacement conclude another fabulous program with Therapy (to be published in April). $35/ includes wine and cheese. Australia’s leading thinker on climate and energy policy, Ross Garnaut, whose • On Saturday May 16 at 6.00pm, the ABC’s latest book, Superpower offers a road Virginia Trioli will be in conversation with Melbourne writer Sophie Cunningham. map for a low carbon future. He will be in conversation with Susan Moylan-Coombs. Virginia will be talking about Generation $30/Sponsored by Deakin University. F, Why We Still Struggle with Sex and Power, the ground-breaking book she wrote 25 years ago and revised in 2019. Leading climate change thinker, Ross Garnaut and ABC media identity Virginia Trioli will be $30. among gues speakers at this year's sixth annual Queenscliff Literary Festival Tussock Upstairs Gallery To book tickets please visit queenscliffeliteraryfestival.com.au 89 Point Lonsdale Road Point Lonsdale The Queenscliffe Literary Festival www.tussockupstairs.com.au is proud to present an event with one of Australia’s most admired [email protected] Tony journalists at the launch of our Jones exciting 2020 Program. 'The Arts Fair 2020' Tony Jones will be talking about his political thrillers, The Twentieth Man Exhibition dates: 8th February - 22nd March 20 and In Darkness Visible, with crime writer, JP Pomare. Featuring works by: THURSDAY 5 MARCH 6.00pm Priscilla Fenton QUEENSCLIFF TOWN HALL Darin Frankpitt 50 LEARMONTH STREET Maddie Felder QUEENSCLIFF $25.00 Adrian Keats Advance copies of our 2020 Program will be Sharyn Madder available at the event. Ivana Pinaffo Michael Ryan Lyn Steele Mary Tegelaers Ivana Pinaffo Tracy Watt Tom Wells Plus works by other local artists & cards, books , artisan giftwares The Rip March 2020 Page 28

arts Gus Leunig's whimsical paintings will be a Pain Revolution's highlight at Salt Contemporary this month Trevor Barker, Theo Mantalvanos, Leunig’s colourful start to Michael Leunig and Autumn Soula Mantalvanos. Photo supplied. The hugely talented Gus Leunig returns (Image: Trevor Barker – Pain Revolution, Theo Mantalvanos, Michael Leunig, Soula Mantalvanos) to Salt Contemporary Gallery this month MICHAEL LEUNIG JOINS OUR NATIONAL FUNDRAISER FOR CHRONIC PAIN Artists join the revolutionwith a collection of the whimsically colourful Soula’s advocacy for chronic pain has been extensive throughout pain education to both health professionals and the general paintings that are so highly sought after the her 13-Oyeanr leivedoefxpAerieuncset.ralia’s most revered capQruutbeoleicno.sTcnhliifisfsytoteasrregthioeny’alll bVe“icrtWiodriinaeg. fruomnGieteelongotuhrroughmissions, connections and world over, as part of his new exhibition pgSorroouwaculaepns,csiPodtoanhfinneesRctsetaaevbodolilcswuQhtiiiitanohugnlw,heioneerrltcdnoh-owelsenmhacudplniamintifngffoSem-robnapunaattahinagsAerteeumoldsieterrnfastaliranaednsroihrtnueisratsceheatse,rchinteaambYoenueudjiudnnsgtihiqllauuvuseiopetnosvwisiiltlrcttehheaesacirohnBuyrgoaruinecaBewluosst!iaTtbihhoneueitxnptpaheiprniee.ancihenoofhpmeeinad-lothf ,”insshpeirsinagid.b“eYhoauvijouusrt ‘Murmuration’. Gus’ detailed works, which are held in public PaincToralinla– bMoy HreaatltihoSnumamiamry. ed at helping peopleRlAiIvSIiNnGgFUiNnDS have to visit their Brain Bus. The experience and private collections and have featured on FthoericfroovuanrMriyoseuiatscrasfh,untnhatdeeryaplihsaainLvigeneebuv.eeennntssiugapllphfoorratitnshgeeccahrcrehonaoitcthepearditnhrcaoauulgsiehm. itesTdpoirheitesldp–iwatirtithoisttnshearfeupnrdoaertabftiysoemermuthpitinastpyhdeiaca-rcib,rnSeeoa.utnulardetsui. rnTnhegedfitriosltklwiunhdsoreicdozmnes will teach you a lot television, draw much of their appeal from his childhood memories and love of animals and Sinoutphlaershaioynps,et‘Wofetionusnpiitcreinooguibrnemhciasivsdiiooneusr,cchwoannnigetechtwioitnh2sin0anp2da0irneshoPeuaralctehis’.n RettohvemocihnlrudonwtiiacospManiinchsuaebljeLcetu.Tnihg, ehis wPoarkiannd tRhoeuvghotslfuitttiniog fnor will this month pass nature. EacOh yueatr,rPeaian cRehvolTutoioun arnd-a taeamgrofopuaspsionoatfe avndodleudin- teerOf dcoourcset, oMricshael Letuhnirgosauidg, ‘Yhes’…QsoutoeoednidsThceloi!fAfn,d seon, a-nroute from Geelong “His seemingly simplistic figures exist in cateadncydclispts ahiitntheeroxadpien rortdser wto hhosot fraeencnomumaulnlityy-bcasyedcleextchlusrivoeuLegunhig limitteod etdoitiwon netcshinign, SoMngoIIrhnasibneegntporonofePd eninsula, Gippsland complex worlds and narratives where the 81 rHeesgTseihoSetnreaealtrQaturweeeaonssrckltifo,f V‘lISeCno3nd22g5cr|IegIaa’l,[email protected]| o0r3fe4qp2u0a2ien0s9.t42 and finishing inqWgwan.cgoamra.atuta. whimsical stories that play out on canvas was Michael “The first who came to mind represent complex maps from the atlas of Gus’ for support from Queenscliff Gallery and Leunig, his work and thoughts fitting for imagination,” the artist’s officially bio page Workshop owners Soula Mantalvanos, who has the chronic pain subject,” Soula said of the says. lived with debilitating pain for upwards of 13 fundraising artwork. “Of course, Michael Gus lived in a small Aboriginal community, years. Leunig said yes, so too did Theo. It was proofed and is being editioned in “[They] worked together in QG&W’s print Lockhart River, at the very northern tip of Cape York Peninsula, where he worked alongside a special Pain Revolution-themed colour by studio this week to finalise the artist’s and Aboriginal artists. This time inspired his Soula’s husband, leading printmaker Theo printer’s proofs.” recollections childhood and the most basic of Mantalvanos. The limited-edition of 90 is now available For four years Soula has been a passionate for pre-order through QG&W with all gallery needs - fishing, hunting and laughing. His careful detail, simplistic figures and use fundraiser for Pain Revolution and its efforts commission going directly to Pain Revolution. of colour create pieces that resemble joyful to deliver improved pain relief and care to qgw.com.au/artists_works/song-ii journeys from that world of his imagination. rural communities through free seminars and workshops for sufferers and practitioners. Murmuration runs from March 6-29. MELINDA HARPER ADAM NUDELMAN FEB 27 — MAR 30, 2020 Join the artists for the official opening Sunday 1 March, 3pm GROUP WORKSHOPS Byzantine Iconography MAR Wood Engraving MAY Call for custom workshop bookings UNTITLED (39) MELINDA HARPER AWAY FROM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD ADAM NUDELMAN 81 HESSE STREET QUEENSCLIFF VIC 3225 | [email protected] | 03 4202 0942 qgw.com.au The Rip March 2020 Page 29

arts Neil Drinnan will talk about his novel 'The David Karoly, National Climate Science Advisory Committee; Claire Dunn, environmental author Devil's Grip' Sacrededge boasts best lineup yet Wettenhall story to be told By Margot Busch our environmental program features David If you are curious about Sacrededge and not Karoly from the CSIRO and National Climate By Eddie Loughnan Science Advisory Committee, Michael Clarke, sure if it’s your cup of tea, the festival launch Professor of Zoology at La Trobe University Neal Drinnan, author of “The Devil’s Grip” in March is the place to discover, without and fire ecology researcher, and Claire Dunn, will speak about his book at the monthly talk of obligation, what you might miss without a author of ‘My Year Without Matches’ the Queenscliffe Historical Museum in March. ticket! • LGBTIQ supporters We will warmly welcome back Daniel Witthaus, The story centres around Darcy, son of Rupert If you are contemplating a ticket, the launch educational consultant and writer, Chris Csabs, Wettenhall, the highly respected sheep breeder will convince you, and if you are already a campaigner for ending ‘gay cures’ and Ro in the Barrabool Hills who created the famous ticket holder, it will be the teaser to excite you. Allen,Commissioner for Gender and Sexuality. Stanbury corriedale stud. • Art on show Here are just some of the 30-plus performers, A beautiful labyrinth will again be installed in Despite his many personal struggles which artists and presenters to be experienced at this Citizen Park, and the annual art exhibition will he tried so hard to conceal, Darcy had married year’s diversity and inclusion festival: be launched during the festival and then be on and had a son to ensure the future of his family • First Nations performers show until late May. Expressions of interest name. Sacrededge is humbled to have Uncle close on March 20. Archie Roach, both performing music and in A murderous spree in 1992 not only saw the conversation, together with other First Nations The festival launch will take place at the end of his life but that of his 23 year old son and performers Ridzy Ray, Emily Warramara, Leah Queenscliff Uniting Church, Cnr Hesse and his 81 year old aunt. Friends and neighbours Flanagan and Lydia Fairhall with her band The Stokes St, March 18 from 5pm - 6pm. There is were not to anticipate the event nor details of She Oaks. no cost to attend, and light refreshments will be the scandal which it was to generate. • Refugee presenters served. All are welcome. We welcome for the first time, Jeanine Hourani, Neal has drawn on his knowledge of Darcy refugee researcher and advocate, and look As an all-ages event hosted by Uniting as he unravelled the complexities of Darcy’s forward to the return of Awale Ahmed, Queenscliff and supported by the Borough life and his book has been described as a multilingual writer and storyteller from of Queenscliff, Pride Events and the Tucker tragic, remarkable and absolutely mesmerising Somalia. Foundation, Sacrededge is a unique arts, music Australian tale which compels readers to turn Our mouths are already watering at the thought and thinking festival in the local calendar of the pages to the very end. of the delicious meal on the Saturday night events. provided by local Tamil refugees. He will also describe how he used for his • Environmental advocates For more info about the program, title, the term relating to a genetic flaw in sheep From the big picture to personal actions, art exhibition and festival tickets go to breeding. unitingqueenscliff.org.au The talk will begin with coffee at 10.00 am in the Queenscliff Uniting Church Hall on Thursday 26 March. Admission is $7.00 (non members) and $5.00 (members) MARCH 86 Hesse St Queenscliff 3225 p: 5258 3645 at Seaview w:seaviewgallery.com.au | e: [email protected] Jane Flowers The Rip March 2020 Page 30 + Georgie Gall Seaview Gallery contemporary - traditional - glass - jewellery