THE RIP - APRIL 2022

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Urgent halt called to tree clearing and big rigs Easter campers have been He also defended the extent of forced into an eleventh hour accommodation reshuffle after vegetation clearing undertaken to date. the Borough of Queenscliffe “The major storm in October announced an immediate ban on further tree clearing and big rig 2021 inflicted serious damage on a large number of trees throughout caravans in Victoria Park. the Borough, particularly in The measures, part of a motion unanimously approved Victoria Park. In the weeks following the storm, Council by Councillors at the the March commissioned an independent Council meeting, reflect growing community unease at increased arborist to examine the health and safety of the trees in Victoria camping in Queenscliff’s original Park,” the spokesperson said. botanic gardens and the scale of vegetation removal undertaken “This independent arborist made a number of in response to damage from last recommendations to trim or October’s significant storm. The motion, put forward by remove damaged trees that posed an unacceptable risk Councillor Fleur Hewitt, called to public safety. Council’s for an immediate end to further Councillors have called for a re-think on tree clearing in Victoria Park tree management works and subsequent tree works in Victoria restricted public access to areas Park have been carrying out these safety recommendations. While that could pose a safety risk. establish a long term strategy for Victoria Park determining how we can bets protect the core it is always disappointing to have to remove It also called for an immediate ban on all environmental values of the park and set the established trees, the sudden failure of limbs future bookings of double-axle or ‘big rig’ appropriate nature and extent of camping or entire trees can be deadly, and Council caravans on the western side of the park. needs for the future,” she added. prioritises public safety in its tree management “Council acknowledges the concerns raised As a result of the motion, Council officers practices.  by the community in relation to Victoria must now prepare a plan for re-opening “Following [the] resolution, Council will Park and the vegetation loss in the area,” closed areas of the park within five months pause works in Victoria Park and close affected said Cr Hewitt. “In moving this motion, and provide a detailed tree management and areas to all public access while the scope of works we’re seeking to halt further works so we can planting schedule. is reassessed. Council is reaccommodating better consider alternatives for managing the A Council spokesperson confirmed that as a existing guest bookings at other sites wherever damaged vegetation and consider options for result of the motion alternative accommodation possible,” he said.  revegetation. had to be found for some campers, who had “As a council, we’ll also need to look to already booked for Easter. Continued page 20 OPEN FOR LUNCH, LINNER & DINNER OPEN FOR BREAKFAST FROM 8.30AM FRIDAY TO SUNDAY EASTER TRADING HOURS BREAKFAST - EASTER SATURDAY TO EASTER MONDAY LUNCH, LINNER & DINNER EVERY DAY SET PRICE DINING A LA CARTE-STYLE MENU $55 FOR 2 COURSES $70 FOR 3 COURSES The Rip April 2022 Page 3

Vale Susan Salter - Tributes flow for former Councillor Long serving Queensclife Councillor Queenscliffe Councillor Susan Salter died after a Former Mayor Susan Salter greets former prime Susan Salter has been remembered as a devoted long battle with illness on Wednesday 16 March minister Malcolm Turnbull community member and leader, following her death on Wednesday 16 March. announced her resignation on March 9 – just a Countback for week before her death. Councillor vacancy The former Mayor succumbed to a year- long battle with cancer. A former Bellarine Secondary School The Australian Electoral Commission teacher and ALP campaign manager, she was (AEC) has announced a countback of candidate Leading the tributes, the Borough of first elected to Council in 2012 and served as votes from the 2020 municipal election will be Queenscliffe (BoQ) said Cr Salter’s near-decade Mayor for one year from 2017-18. held on Tuesday 12 April to fill the position of service was “marked by a devotion to her made vacant by Cr Susan Salter's death. community and to the people who live here.\" “As a Councillor and Mayor, Sue was a Councillors observed one minute’s silence at strong, passionate advocate , a person who “The candidate who achieves the quota the March general meeting. worked tirelessly for Queenscliff and its will be elected. If no participating candidate ratepayers,” said Bellarine MP Lisa Neville. achieves the quota, following the distribution of “Renowned for her accessibility, Cr Salter votes to participating candidates, the candidate could often be found discussing issues in depth “Personally, for more than 20 years I with the highest number of countback votes with local residents and confidently supporting enjoyed her friendship and her support, will be elected,” Election Manager Charmaine their interests on council matters,” a BoQ including working as my campaign manager. Morel said. statement said. “Queenscliff has lost a true community Candidates include Isabelle Tolhurst, “While her passion for many subjects was champion, whose legacy will never be former Councillor Rob Minty, Jacquie Pierce, remarkable, Cr Salter’s particular interest in forgotten,” Ms Neville said. Geoffrey Matthews, Zelda Walters and Amanda trees, gardens and parks saw her lead renewal Hoystead. works on the Borough’s Avenue of Honour and influence a number of other landscaping The countback will be held online via projects. From the grand old trees she worked a webinar. A link to the countback will be to preserve to the newest green shoots of available on the VEC website from 9 am on planting she encouraged, Cr Salter’s legacy Tuesday 12 April, at vec.vic.gov.au will be in the natural spaces she nurtured that our community will enjoy for years to come,” it continued. Councillor Salter had not long returned from three months of personal leave when she The Rip April 2022 Page 4























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Kerbside food waste collection is coming to the Borough From August this year, household food waste in the Borough of Queenscliffe will go in your green-lidded bin. We’ll also be changing some bin sizes and collection frequencies to support the introduction of this new service. Food waste makes up almost 40% of the household What to do right now waste in the Borough’s red-lidded landfill bins. Currently, our household food waste goes to Keep using your kerbside bins as normal landfills, where the Victorian Government charges for now. These changes won’t come into effect high taxes to accept it, and it produces methane – until August. a harmful greenhouse gas – as it decomposes. While you wait, you can prepare by learning We think there’s a better way to handle food about the new way of sorting waste so you're waste. That’s why, starting in August, household ready. Visit queenscliffe.vic.gov.au/bins to see food waste will go in your green-lidded bin. how you’ll start sorting waste in August. Better for the budget and the planet Expect a delivery from Council Composting our food waste avoids expensive In July, households in the Borough will receive a Victorian Government landfill taxes, which delivery. For most households, this will include: will almost double on 1 July and continue to • a bigger, 240L yellow bin (we'll take your 120L increase every year. In fact, we expect food waste composting to save around $50,000 in landfill yellow bin away at the same time); taxes in the very first year of the service – that’s • a benchtop kitchen caddy for collecting food money we’ll reinvest in a more financially and environmentally sustainable waste service. waste, and some compostable caddy liners; Composting food also helps it to decompose • a packet of information, including the date without producing methane and taking up landfill space, reducing the climate impact of your when your household will need to start sorting leftovers and food scraps. your waste in the new way. Learn more online We’re excited to be introducing a new way of sorting waste that’s better for the budget and better for the planet. Learn more about the changes at queenscliffe.vic.gov.au/bins The Rip April 2022 Page 17

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arts & culture Doctor follows her artistic calling Doctor turned artist Lucila Zentner will hold her first Queenscliff Rockface, by David Beaumont exhibition this month at Seaview Gallery. The sheer visual beauty of over Yonder The Sydney-based, Argentinian born Lucila was a radiologist who specialised in nuclear medicine when she picked up her brushes and Two passions are at the centre of David Beaumont’s new exhibition, renewed her passion for painting. 'Yonder.' One is Burnt Point, a short distance from where the Queenscliff- based artist lives, the other is Uluru – the destination he landed at after She has been a finalist in many prominent art competitions and embarking on an un-planned hitch-hiking adventure. recently featured in Country Style Magazine. While miles apart, geographically and physically, both subjects allow “At first I had to justify painting to myself as ‘work’, because it’s just Beaumont to further explore and translate the “sheer visual beauty” of so much fun; it seems ridiculous to call it a job,” she told the magazine. the things he likes to look at. Working predominantly in oils, her subjects of choice broad and Scale and colour are among the most distinguishing features of the include still life, landscapes, portraits and interiors. two landscapes, but it is their natural beauty that connects them. “To me, art is just painting what’s around me and what inspires me,” “The central Australia works are so saturated with these reds, oranges she said. and umbers - and greens. I found myself looking and there was this one painting saturated with these vibrant greens because it had been the best Lucila’s exhibition runs from April 9th to 30th. rains they had had in 10 years,” he said. Seaview will this month also showcase new glass pieces by James McMurtrie, ceramics from Ann-Maree Gentile and Denizen glass fruit. “There’s something too about the landscape, it is what it is, it’s just true and honest.” Shedding the Blues TUNE-UP EXPO The new works reflect how Beaumont likes to create: by his own A free community expo at Queenscliff’s admission, he likes to spend a great deal of time observing shifting light, Town Hall this month will celebrate getting terrain and the influence of weather on landscapes. back into life post COVID-19 restrictions. Yonder also features sculptures , created from natural objects he The Tune-Up EXPO, supported by the collects during his wanderings. Borough of Queenscliffe, will feature live music by the former Screaming Jets frontman “I’ve tried to find coastal Moonahs or Ti trees that have been weathered Jimi Hocking, ukulele band Sea of Ukes, the in some way and have kind of twisted back into themselves. Tides of Welcome Choir and Shedding the Blues – a local group formed to support the “The forms themselves are very interesting, particularly when you mental health and wellbeing of local men. start combining two or three forms and you start to get some interesting space in the materiality.” The April 10 event will also include workshops on drumming therapy, fitness Yonder opens at Salt Contemporary on April 7 and runs until May 1st. and health, food and coffee stalls, display stands and handcrafted musical instruments. The expo will run between 10am and 5pm. Salt Contemporary Art invites you to view New paintings & sculptures by Exhibition Dates: April 7 - May 1, 2022 contemp52o5r8ar3y98- 8trΙawdwitwio.nsaallt-3-a3gr-tl.3ca5osmsHe.-asjuesewΙ SeOtlprleeeerntyTQhuueresndsacyli-ffMonday - 10.30-4pm The Rip April 2022 Page 31