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Apollo
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Edition
22-30 5/6/08 -
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 Music
Festival Community
News Landcare
Health
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Apollo
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Ocean Road Home |
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COUNCIL ADOPTS REVISED FLOODING
MAPS
AND PREPARES AMENDMENT C12
Changes to flood mapping will take effect from June
1, after Colac Otway Shire adopted revised mapping
of 'Land Liable to Flooding' under the Building
Regulations 2006.
The Council has also prepared an amendment to the
Planning Scheme to align with updated flood mapping
provided by the Corangamite Catchment Management
Authority.
The Mayor, Cr Chris Smith, said it was important
that the most up to date information was used in
relation to flood mapping.
"The current planning scheme maps related to
flooding are out of date, and pose a risk to Council
that development may be occurring in flood prone
areas that are not yet identified as being so under
the Scheme," Cr Smith said.
While it will take some time for the Planning Scheme
Amendment C12 to take effect, the change to Building
Regulations 2006 will occur after June 1. It is
proposed that the amendment will undergo public
exhibition in the next few months after authorisation
to proceed is received from the Planning Minister.
This will allow an opportunity for feedback on the
mapping from the community prior to its finalisation.
"These changes will bring about consistency
with planning and building maps and ensure that
the most accurate known information is being used
for decision making and advice," Cr Smith said.
OTWAY FORUM
Next week SUNDAY 8th JUNE AT 3PM
MARRAR WOORN PENGILLEY AVENUE ALL WELCOME
LIONS CLUB OF APOLLO BAY
RECYCLE PAPER
The next pick up of wastepaper (no cardboard please)
will be on
Saturday......
7th JUNE 2008
Apollo Bay, Marengo and Skenes Creek Leave papers
out by 8.30am. Well tied up.
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Ball Fashion Parade
On Friday the 23 May the Netball club run
a Fashion Parade showcasing the 10 years
of the Spring Ball. We raised $950.
Thank you to the girls who lent their beautiful
ball gowns, the netball girls who supplied
the supper. Kim, Vicki, Gail, -Backstage,
Deb Tovey - Co ordinating the outfits, Mich
Cox - MC, Jackie - Kitchen, Rachael Darling
- Music, Suzie Me Bride & Heather Frost-
Door & Raffle, Trevor Holt & Syd
Caddy - Bar, Tess Allan -Photography
Syd & Trevor even dressed for the occasion
wearing bow ties! Heather Frost did a magnificent
job of turning the Footy Club rooms into
a wonderland with fairy lights in trees.
Our models Kath, Stacey, Alison, Rachael
D, Courtney, Grace, Phoebe, & Kristy,
proved they look great in Lycra but even
better in formal wear. Sam Frost and Shane
Lindsay did a wonderful job escorting our
models onto the cat walk. Thank you to everyone
who attended I'm sure you all enjoyed yourselves
as much as we did.
Gail Darling President.
ROTARY CLUB OF APOLLO BAY OTWAYS
** BOWEL SCANS**
THE COURIER NOW NEEDS TO
COLLECT THEM FOR PROCESSING
Any members of the community who have purchased
the Rotary Bowel Scans could you please
return them to the bin in the pharmacy.
Any that are returned late will not be able
to be processed as Rotary only has the use
of the laboratory for a limited time.
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Southern Otway Landcare
Network 'Landtalk' |
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CarbonSMART
Assessors now in the Otways.
Landcare CarbonSMART has been developed
in response to a growing demand from
landholders and corporates to work
together to offset carbon emissions.
If you have a revegetation area that
has been put in post 31st December
1989 and is greater than 0.2 ha you
may be eligible to trade the carbon
from this planting. We now have a
number of accredited CarbonSMART assessors
in the Otways who will assist you
with further CarbonSMART information.
Interested? Your first step is to
put in a landholder application form,
available from
www.carbonSMART.com.au then go to
the "Expressions of Interest"
section and download the landholder
application form. Alternatively visit
the SOLN office.
World Environment Day June
5th
Why not celebrate Wold Environment
Day 2008 by calculating your Carbon
Footprint and committing to a reduction
of your personal carbon emissions
in the next 12 months. There are a
number of carbon calculators available
online. We suggest
http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/ecologicalfootprint/calculator
s/personal/introduction.asp or
http://www.carbonsmart.com.au/Calc.aspx
These calculators will allow you to
estimate your household's annual energy
costs, greenhouse gas emissions and
other pollutants, compare your home
with an average home, learn how everyday
actions affect greenhouse gases, energy
costs and air pollution and explore
ways of reducing costs, emissions
and pollution.
Waterwatch First Aid Sessions
Corrangamite Waterwatch invites you
to come along
and refresh your techniques and learn
the latjest
information to be applied for snake
bite, strains and
sprains and bandaging.
When: Tuesday 17th June
Time: 10.00 to 12.00
Where: Corrangamite CMA Geelong Office
Unit 8
265 Packington St (Upstairs) GEELONG
WEST.
The day is a free event for Waterwatch
monitors.RSVP
by June 12 to Bemadette 5224902 or
Deidre on
52249408 If you have aspirations to
make a contribution to improving habitat
and conservation in our area, talk
to Landcare! Anna O'Brien, Greg John,
Kristen Lees, Dianne Inglis (PH) 5237
6904 69-71 Nelson St Apollo Bay. Office
hours 9am-lpm daily
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COUNCIL IMPROVES PLANNING
PROCESSES WITH AMENDMENT C54 - EROSION MANAGEMENT
OVERLAY
Colac Otway Shire is currently preparing an
Amendment to the Planning Scheme that will
see a
more effectively managed process for planning
permits. The Mayor, Cr Chris Smith, said the
amendment was
prepared as a result of a review of Erosion
Management Overlay (EMO) in select locations,
and
the revised EMO mapping more accurately reflects
the
extent of land at risk of land slip within
those parts of
the Shire. Whilst Council has not had the
capacity to
review all areas affected by the Overlay,
it has
focussed its efforts on those areas around
townships
and areas of higher urban growth, to maximise
the
benefits achieved.
"The proposed amendment will assist Colac
Otway
Shire in carrying out more effective planning
and
management of land affected by land slip,"
Cr Smith
said.
"The amendment will provide clearer guidance
for
proposals in areas at risk of land slip, streamline
decision making and provide greater certainty
for
landowners."
The revised mapping will result in some areas
of low
risk to land slip being removed from the EMO.
Areas
which will benefit from the changes through
reduced
planning control include parts of Colac and
Apollo Bay,
Birregurra and Forrest.
The implications of being included in the
EMO are that
a planning permit is required for subdivision
and
building and works, unless exempted in the
schedule
to the EMO.
A part of the EMO review, the current schedule
exemptions have been revised, and those minor
buildings and works that are not at risk from
land slip
will be exempted from the need to obtain a
planning
permit.
A further, more wide ranging review of the
EMO
mapping is expected to occur in conjunction
with the
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority
over
the next 1-2 years which will encompass all
of the
Shire and provide further refinement of overlay
boundaries.
"The changes should reduce the financial
costs to
those proposing new development by avoiding
unnecessary geo-technical assessments to be
undertaken," Cr Smith said.
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Free Advice for Rural
Landholders
Owning a rural property can bring
with it moments of great joy and moments of
real challenge. Absentee landholders often
lack direct land management experience and
face the additional challenge due to time
constraints limiting their management input
and research of management options. Thankfully
there is an advisory group available to assist.
Set up by local Otway landholders with government
support in 1993 the Otway Agroforestry Network
(OAN) is a not for profit community organisation
striving to encourage the wider adoption of
trees as part of an environmentally sustainable
land management approach. The network is recognised
as a national leader in community development
promoting trees for multipurpose objectives
on farms. The network has been profiled twice
on the national TV program 'Landline'.
Free Site Visit and Report At an annual cost
of $33 new members receive a complimentary
site visit to explore management issues and
options. The network selects two local advisors
with experience related to your area or to
your issue, to conduct the visit. A written
report outlining advice and options specific
to your property is delivered following the
site visit. What Do Landholders Want The Network
aims to assist the return of trees to the
farming and rural landscape in order to meet
landholders' objectives. The most frequent
primary objective of landholders seeking support
is to use trees to improve the aesthetic value
of their property. Typically Otway land holders
also want trees on their farms, to shelter
stock, control erosion, attract native birds,
enhance property values and if at all possible
to generate income. Land Management Options
Options for land holders are limited by various
constraints, such as soil type, rainfall,
slope, budget, etc. However, previous reports
have included advice on the production of:
bushtucker, fodder for stock, foliage, mushrooms,
and speciality timber. Opportunities also
exist for income from offsetting carbon emissions.
By involving landholders in the design and
management of trees for multipurpose outcomes,
landscape change occurs in a way that reflects
the interests and aspirations of the land
holder and the local community.
'Doctor, doctor, I keep thinking I'm a goat.'
' Flow long have you had this feeling ?' 'Since
I was a kid.'
Government Support
Various government agencies have recognized
the
benefits of trees in the rural landscape including;
improved water quality in our streams, the
conservation of our unique flora and fauna
and the
support of rural communities through improved
incom
opportunities. With Current Federal funding
OAN can
offer its program at no cost to the landholder
other
than membership.
Interested?
For enquiries regarding membership, visit
www.oan.orq.au or contact local coordinator:
Matt Armstrong: mob: 0418 370 276
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DARK, HUMOUROUS AND
MELANCHOLIC -AWARD-WINNING AUSTRALIAN PLAY
'ASYLUM AT COPACC
A thought-provoking play by one of Australia's
fines writers is coming to COPACC later this
month.
Asylum by Kit Lazaroo, is the story of a Chinese
student whose protection visa is soon to expire,
and only has one last chance to claim asylum.
With Immigration threatening to deport her
from Australia, Yu Siying is desperate to
get her asylum status reassessed by psychiatrist
Dr Lally Black. COPACC manager, Karen Patterson,
said the play wickedly satirises the tangle
of red tape when bureaucracy cannot process
political and cultural difference.
"Asylum explores our confusion when we
are called upon to consider the cruelties
of life in a distant and mysterious country,"
Ms Patterson said. "The play asks the
question - what are the consequences for asylum
seekers if prejudice and naivety are allowed
to rule?" The production took shape twelve
years ago when a asylum seeker told Kit Lazaroo
her story, and she was compelled to write
about her experience with an exploration into
complacency and cruelty. "Kit Lazaroo
was interested in the difficulties Australians
appeared to have when a case had too many
shades of grey," Ms Patterson said. Asylum
director, Jane Woollard, and Kit Lazaroo h^ve
fast become recognised as one of Melbourne's
most innovative and exciting collaborative
teams. The duo have joined together to make
the critically acclaimed productions True
Adventures of a Soul Lost at Sea The Vanishing
Box at La Mama, and most recently Letters
from Animals, at The Storeroom. Asylum is
listed on the 2008 VCE Drama Playlist, ahd
offers audiences a chance to experience the
work d»f one of Australia's most prolific
young writers. Asylum comes to COPACC on Wednesday
June 1S at 8pm, bookings are available from
the COPACC box office, 5232 2077.
'Doctor, doctor, I feel like a dog.' 'Sit
down and tell me about it.' ' I'm not allowed
on the furniture.'
COMMUNITY EVENTS WORKSHOP
The Colac Otway Shire's Events department
is holdinc a workshop for local events organisers.
The workshop will feature presentations on
Occupational Health and Safety, Worksafe considerations
for events, and meeting regulation requirements,
as well as on how to attract new sponsors,
and writing successful funding submissions
It will also provide an opportunity for local
event organisers to learn more about Council's
event approval process and network with other
event organisers within the municipality.
The workshop will run from 9am to 2pm on Tuesday
June17atCOPACC.
For more information and to RSVP, please contact
Katherine Maltby on 5232 9418. |
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APOLLO
BAY COMMUNITY NEWS |
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APOLLO
BAY
CHURCH
SERVICES |
St.
Aidans Anglican
9.00am
Rev Tim Cohen
5237 6615
Also
at 5pm 1st & 3rd sundays
Uniting Church
9.30am
Rev
Kevin Cranwell 5232 1360
Sunday School every 2nd & 4th Sundays
Star of the Sea Catholic
10.30am
Fr Gerry Prunty
5237 6782
Apollo Bay Assembly
of God
6.00pm
Ps Peter Smith
5237
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YOUTH PROGRAMS @ SYNERGY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Please not that for the next two weeks there
will be no Friday night programs for INFUSE
and
REVOLUTION.
Programs resume June 20th
More details: Marni 5237 1202 or 0406351
828
C,W,A next meeting on Friday 27th
June.
Competition Flower / Deck Cards
Apollo Bay R.SL, Women's Aux's
next meeting will be on Tuesday 24tn June
10.30 pm
SENIOR CITIZENS
Saturday 7th June Carpet Bowls 2pm
Monday 9th June Carpet Bowls Games 2pm
Tuesday 10th June Carpet Bowls 2pm
Coming up Committee Meeting Monday 16th
Junejpm Come and join the Seniors for Bingo
on Friday 13 June $2.0 for an afternoon
of Good Luck. 1,45pm Afternoon Tea.
Apollo Bay General Practice Women's
Health Clinic
We are pleased to announce the appointment
of
Michelle Fillmore as our new Women's Health
Nurse
Michelle will be offering a comprehensive
service
including Pap Smears, Breast Examinations,
Ante-Natal Care & Lactation Advice.
The Clinic will be running fortnightly on
Tuesday afternoons. Starting the 3rd of
June
For appointments please telephone: 5237
6844
APOLLO BAY ARTS AGM
Friday 11th July 7.30 pm followed by BERT'S
QUARTET
Rob Wilmot (piano) Phil Langdon (bass) Steve
Wilkie (drums) Jayne Martin (vocals)
from 8pm. * Shannon's Gallery, 12 Montrose
Ave *
Please join us to celebrate the arts in
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| SEALING
AND WIDENING OF THE BARHAM RIVER ROAD JOIN
OUR WALK ON THE 15™ JUNE TO HAVE YOUR
INPUT RECORDED
Following up on the notice in the News Sheet
of 22nd May we will be walking the unsealed
3.2km of the Barham River Road
on Sunday, the 15th of June, starting at
2pm from the Marriners Falls car park. We
will be using the map and land marks to
record all observations and suggestions.
These will be compiled and forwarded to
the Manager, Asset Development, Colac Otway
Shirt Hope you can join us Valerie Stahn
(5237 6888)
PRESCHOOL NEWS
Can you help?
You know that cupboard that has lots of
bits & pieces in it, or Grandma's sewing
box...We are after buttons, any shape any
size! Drop them into us at the Preschool,
Mon-Wed
9-2pm! Thankyou to all who drop pieces into
us, boxes, material, etc. etc, we create
some great artwork with your donations!
Don't forget to grab your tickets to The
Girls
Night Out on Friday 20th June.... Lots of
great prizes, delicious food, Fab fashion
and fun company! All for a GREAT cause!
Tickets can be purchased from High on Heels
and Sista
Mermaid. Thank you again to all the businesses
and families who are supporting the preschool
in our small Community!
Regards Kate Hedrick-Wagstaff Director
Tuesday Art Group
A group meets each Tuesday at King Parrot
Gallery, Tuxion
Rd for a painting/drawing workshop. It offers
peer group support for those who wish to
paint or draw with others $2 per session.
All welcome - please come and join us.For
up to date information please ring:
Beth 5237 1033 or Carole 5237 6678
ART CLASSES Monday Night,
7 to 9pm, 4-week blocks.
Commence on 9th June. Inquiry Carole 0400
500 343
ROTARY CLUB OF APOLLO BAY OTWAYS
PRESENTS
MID WINTER DINNER DANCE ON FRIDAY 27 JUNE
2008
AT 6.30PM FOR 7.00PM IN THE KRAMBRUK ROOM,
APOLLO BAY HOTEL FEATURING THE NATIONALLY
ACCLAIMED
"PAUL RETTIKE TRIO"
HOT FOOD, COOL JAZZ AND DANCE THE NIGHT
AWAY.
TICKETS $28.00 PERSON INCLUDING
2 COURSE DINNER, DRINKS AT BAR PRICE
BOOKING ESSENTIAL PHONE MIEKE OR JOHN 5237
1030
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Is alcohol costing you more than money?
Meetings held weekly in Apollo Bay For details
Ph: 9429 1833 or 5237 6235
Now winter is upon us, when nights are dark
& long And days so short, the hours
just race along. Don't linger in your cosy
bed, remember dusk will soon again be here
Community Yoga Notice There
will be no Community Yoga at Marrar Woorn
on 2nd, 9th and 16th June. It will resume
on Monday June 23rd. Apologies for any inconvenience.
TUTORING AVAILABLE - SCIENCE &
MATHS
For tutoring in Science and Mathematics
from a
registered teacher. Phone 5237 1199 and
ask for Gerard
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OTWAY
HEALTH NEWS |
Infant Massage
Hits The Spot
The first infants massage class at Otway Health
has just concluded and has received great feedback,
participants talked of increased bonding, closer
relationships and having fun at the same time. Whilst
the class was attended only by mothers, fathers
are encouraged to attend even if for only one session
as a way of strengthening their bond with their
child as well. The classes will be repeated on a
needs basis so if you want to express an interest
please call Tanja Brunner on 52378500
Giggling With Food
Fun with healthy food? Why not!
Giggling with food is a program aimed at our pre-school
children with the job of making herbs, fruit and
veggies fun and not the last thing left on the plate.
Focusing on smells, taste and experimentation with
delicious smoothies the kids are sure to love this
energizing and educating program. Starting at Lavers
Hill preschool and prep this week, Forrest in July
and later on in Apollo Bay be prepared for your
children to come home with recipes that they will
be wanting you to try out! For more details feel
free to call Tanja Brunner on 52378500
Life! It's For Living
Life expectancy would grow leaps and bounds if green
vegetables smelled as good as bacon! A nice pun
from Doug Larson, but so true. It's not just the
kids who might need to add some spark into their
spaghetti! Come on down to FoodWorks for the healthy
eating tour at 10 am on Tuesday the 24th June and
cooking demonstration straight afterwards at 11am
at Marrar Woorn. The tour includes straightforward
information on how to read labels and make informed
choices, focusing not just on nutritious but also
delicious food! Bring a friend, bring the family
or just pop on by yourself, and why not, it's FREE!
Bookings can be made at reception on 52378500. See
you there!
Situations Vacant Part Time
Human Resources Coordinator
We are still welcoming applications for this role,
to
obtain a position description visit our website
at www.otwayhealth.com.au or call Joanna Redmond
on 5237 8500 Onsite Childcare available for all
positions.
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Customer Services Officer
You are service focused and professional, you
want casual hours and enjoy customer
service and helping with administration. Visit
our website at www.otwayhealth.com.au or call
Maria Szybiak on 5237 8500 for more details.
Everyone at Otway Health wants to congratulate
Jim and Meg Lawless for receiving the 2008 Victorian
Rural Doctors' Award for 35 years of service to
our community. It is gratifying to see dedication
to the community demonstrated by Jim and Meg recognised
in this fashion.
Splash For Your Health
Greek and Roman warriors after exertion or fatigue
would bathe in warm water to sooth their aching
joints and muscles and recover their fitness,
and so can you at Lavers Hill P-12 College, transport
from Apollo Bay available, (though not by winged
chariot!), leaving at 9:15AM for a 10:30 start.
The session lasts one hour and you will be returned
to Apollo Bay by 12:45PM. Great for arthritis
sufferers. Did you know that arthritis comes from
the Greek also (arthro=joint + itis meaning inflammation).
So there you have it, ancient Greek malady and
remedy. Please contact Jessica Dorney on 52378500
to book.
Concern About Climate Change?
Tim Gibson and Matt Armstrong will be presenting
a seminar and workshop on global climate change
based on Al Gore's recent training seminar in
Melbourne. Do not miss this well informed and
highly practical event as it includes examples
of the potential impact of climate change in local
areas, and suggestions for ways in which we can
all help mitigate these impacts. Get informed
and get active! Wednesday 11 June 2pm - 4pm, Marrar
Woorn
...and don't forget...
Marrar Woorn Advisory Committee meeting next
Tuesday 10 June between 3pm and 4pm, all are
welcome. Friday 30 May between 2 and 3pm at Marrar
Woorn
for all of your mobile phone queries to be answered
by the Year 9's - gold coin donation.
That is all this week, but remember if you have
any comments or suggestion for courses or services
contact reception on 52378500 |
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Letters
to the Editor
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Dear Editor,
May I thank the young couple who noticing me
struggle with my garbage bins, last Sunday
(I couldn't even move them let alone push them)
took my bins to the roadside, Thanks again I do
appreciate their kind acts.
Joan McAllister (PS Thanks also for bin return)
Letter to the Editor concerning; the Colac Library
The Global Connector?
Is it is double adapter? Or perhaps a power point?
Oh, I know it's a Powerpoint computer presentation.
No, no, no - it is a library, a joint-use library.
Sorry, I keep missing the message because that funny
new language has come back again.
Don't blame me if I don't know what is happening
as I speak English. I do know about libraries though
- they have been in existence since the ancient
Mesopotamians organized clay tablets 5000 years
ago. I worked in one for 36 years. The library has
been a survivor throughout its long history and
serves as a testament to the thirst for knowledge.
But don't ask me about global connectors as I'm
very confused. Please hand me the extension lead
so that I can plug in and try to get a glimmer of
what it is all about!
Marjorie Morkham Apollo Bay |
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EVENTS CALENDAR
13th June Happy Birthday Oz Rock Mechanics Hall
7.30pm
14th June Football Players' Auction Krambruk Room
Apollo Bay Hotel 7.00pm
20th June Ladies Night Out Krambruk Room Apollo
Bay Hotel 8pm
27th June Rotary's Mid-Winter Dance Krambruk Room
Apollo Bay Hotel 6.30pm
11th July Apollo Bay Arts AGM Shannon's Gallery
Montrose St 7.30pm
26 July Masonic Lodge Blues & Jazz Dance
Happy Birthday Oz Rock!
You're All Invited!!
Oz rock turns fifty this year and we're celebrating!
On Friday Evening Only @ 7.30PM 13th June 2008
APOLLO BAY P-l 2 COLLEGE PRESENTS
A theatrical and musical journey through five
decades of Australian cultural icons and home made
rock to be unleashed at the Mechanics Hall. We've
got Friday on our mind, so tell all the boys in
town!
There's no time for games, just come along with
your friends & family for a few memories and
a
laugh. Tickets available from the school. Prices
Adult $10...Kid $5...Family of 4 $20.
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