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 Music
Festival Community
News Landcare
Health
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Apollo
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Apollo
Bay P-12 College Playground Plan
We are asking for donations to build a playground
for our primary students.
As a result of our stage 1 building project and
safety
regulations regarding play equipment, it was necessary
to remove our old equipment which was
next to the Leisure Centre.
When children use play equipment they are improving
their fitness and strength by using different parts
of
the body- and its fun!
Students in years 3-6 have contributed to the design
by suggesting some pieces of equipment that
they would like to have. The Environment Committee
have suggested that we
build the playground near the tennis courts.
This long stretch of land is relatively flat and
will
not be affected by stage 2 of the building process.
We already have some donations of time and money.
Donations will be tax deductible.
If you are a parent, community member, business,
community organisation or service club and would
like
to contribute please contact Liz Hanger,
Acting Principal, Apollo Bay P-12 College.
Ph 5237 6483 (for more detailed plans see school
notice board)
New Apollo Bay Police Station opens
Tuesday 11 September 2007
The Minister for Police & Emergency Services,
Bob Cameron
today opened the new state-of-the-art police station
in Apollo
Bay. Mr Cameron said the new station would assist
police in
serving the community and continuing to keep crime
levels
low in Apollo Bay.
The Apollo Bay police station and residence is on
a new site
on the comer of Nelson and Cartwright Streets.
"The new police station meets modern policing
requirements
and includes an interview room, entrance foyer with
public
counter, administration area and holding room,"
Mr Cameron
said.
He said: "The recent release of the official
police statistics
showed how effective police were in the local community.
In this particular area crime rates against the
person have
fallen by 5.6% compared to last year, while drug
offences
have fallen by 29.6%. This is a fantastic achievement
in an
area that increases to a population of approximately
40,000
in summer."
"The State Government has committed more than
$300
million to constructing 148 new police stations
and we will
continue to help resource Victoria Police so they
can keep
crime levels low. Crime in Victoria is at a record
low.
Victoria's crime rate has fallen by 23.5% since
2000-1."
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you ever seen one of these?
Mark Bartkowski, landowner of the 800th
covenant for Trust for Nature, saw a Spotted-tailed
Quoll
on his property two years ago, and this
encouraged him to obtain a covenant on a
section of his property.
Trust for Nature protects more than 35,000
hectares.'
A conservation covenant is a permanent,
voluntary but legally binding land protection
agreement placed on a property's title to
protect the
property's natural heritage for future generations.
To contact Trust for Nature for more information:
Freecall 1800 99 99 33, Website: www.tfn.org.au
LAST HOORAH
We would like to invite you to our last
fundraiser before we leave on our Indian/Himalayan
expedition.
DATE: Friday 21st September
TIME: 6.30pm
VENUE: Apollo Bay Football
club social rooms
COST: $10
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
1. Casserole dinner
2. Expedition presentation
3. Four round trivia competition
4. Auction of students for work
5. Lots of prizes/raffles
Tables of 6-8 people. Please book at school
office with Phil or Judy on 52 376 483.
'Apollo Bay band launches national tour'
- see page 23 of this weeks Surf Coast Times.
Congratulations to The Vasco Era - big boys
now !
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Southern Otway Landcare
Network 'Landtalk' |
Weedbussters
Special!
With Weedbusters Week coming up (6th
- 13th Oct) lets look at environmental
weeds that threaten the Southern Otways...
Willows - Salix specie,
Most species of willow are Weeds of
National Significance (WoNs) being
a serious threat to rivers, riparian
areas and wetlands throughout south-eastern
Australia. They are among the worst
weeds in Australia because of their
invasiveness, potential for spread,
and economic and environmental impacts.
Willows mainly spread by seed dispersal
(by air or water), but also through
vegetative means (that is, a new tree
will grow from any broken twigs or
branches swept downstream) and many
varieties can also sucker from roots.
Although willows can be effective
at stabilising stream banks, in some
cases the disadvantages outweigh their
benefits. Unlike most other vegetation,
willows spread their roots into the
bed of a watercourse, slowing the
flow of water and reducing aeration.
They form thickets which divert water
outside the main watercourse or channel,
causing flooding and erosion where
the creek banks are vulnerable. Willow
leaves create a flush of organic matter
when they drop in autumn, reducing
water quality and available oxygen,
and directly threatening aquatic plants
and animals. This, together with the
large amount of water willows use
(especially in summer), damages stream
health. There are many good reasons
to remove willows from stream banks,
but it is important that thought is
also given to what will replace them,
especially where prevention or control
of erosion is a management objective.
In most cases it will be necessary
to replant the cleared areas using
local native species. This will replace
the cover, stabilise the banks and
prevent re-invasion by willows or
other weeds. The Corangamite Catchment
Management Authority (CCMA) is working
closely with community groups (including
the Apollo Bay Landcare Group) across
the region to help fund the removal
of willows. If you wish to learn more
about managing willows, come along
to the Wild Dog Creek Workshop detailed
below.
Wild Dog Creek Workshop
Apollo Bay Landcare Group is nowr
ready to commence another stage of
restoration of Wild Dog Creek. The
task will include fencing, installation
of stream crossings, and, most importantly,
removal of the willows which infest
the lower reaches of the Creek and
Estuary. CCMA will oversee the project.
There will be an opportunity to learn
more about the project at a public
meeting where Greg Peters, a river
health specialist from the CCMA. will
outline the work plan. This will be
held on Sunday 23rd September at 2.00
p.m. at Carole and David Webley's.
"Wildgate", cnr Great Ocean
Road and Wild Dog Roads.
Anna O'Brien, Greg John, Kristen Lees,
Dianne Inglis
(PH) 5237 69O4 69-71 Nelson St. Apollo
Bay. Office hours 9am-1pm daily
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Preschool News
Enrolments:
First Round Offers for Enrolments for 2008
for both the
Preschool and Rostered Playgroup close on
Friday
the 14th of September. Closing date for
second
round offers is Friday the 12th of October.
Birth Certificates, Immunisation details
and Fee
Payment Agreement Forms must accompany
all enrolment forms.
Working Bee : This Saturday the 15th September
9am-1pm. All welcome! Come along, support
the
Preschool, enjoy a morning tea!
Thank vou's.. To Ted Stuckey for the donation
of a
Cannon Printer!
Ultimate Girls Night Out Fundraiser
Friday the 28th of September from 6pm. Apollo
Bay
Hotel. Gather a group of your friends, come
along,
enjoy a great night of food, entertainment
and fun! Lots
of Great Prizes! All Proceeds go to the
Apollo Bay Preschool to continue to provide
an invaluable service to all
Preschool aged children in our local community!
Any queries, please contact Kate Wagstaff:
5237 7364 (Noah's Mum, not the Preschool
teacher!)
Nothing But Rhythm For Local Students
Nick Parnell, the star of Nothing But Rhythm,
will offer a free workshop at COPACC for
up to 50 primary and high school students
on the eve of his Colac show. The Percussion
Workshop, which will start at 4pm on Wednesday,
Sept. 19, will include demonstrations and
performances of a colourful range of styles,
including African, Classical, popular and
Spanish. Nick, Australia's most exciting
young concert percussionist will demonstrate
tuned and non-tuned percussion instruments
such as the marimba, drum kit and djembe
drums.
The workshops use volunteers throughout,
so students will be invited to join Nick
on stage and enjoy an interactive experience
of the world of percussion. Nick, who won
the 2001 Melbourne Percussion Competition,
said the workshop would give kids an interactive
experience of the depth and breadth of percussion.
"Kids get to see a lot of instruments
they haven't seen before and they end up
with a very good idea of what you can do
with percussion," Mr Parnell said.
Admission to the workshop is by RSVP only.
To RSVP call Chris Bentley on 5232 9418.
Nick's evening performance of Nothing But
Rhythm on
September 19, will start at 8pm.
THIS IS DANCING 2007
Primary and secondary dance students will
perform a concert at the Mechanics hall
on Saturday the 15th at 6.00pm. Limited
tickets are available at the door and cost
$5 per person. You are most welcome to attend
and support the Apollo Bay Thursday night
dance students.
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Anyone for tennis?
Wednesday Tennis is starting again with
a practice and
grading day on Wednesday the 10th of
October.
First games will start the week after
on Wednesday the
17th of October.
Put your name down if you are interested
in playing
tennis, lists available at the Bay Leaf
Cafe, The
Commonwealth Bank and The Westpac. You
can play
in a team or put yourself as an emergency
player.
Wednesday tennis is a social tennis
competition which
runs from quarter to twelve until about
three fifteen at the
Recreation Reserve tennis courts.
Hope to see you there.
New players must come to the practice
day to be
graded for teams.
Enquiries to: Madeleine Kempster 52
377728
GOLF MEMBERSHIPS CHEAPER
Apollo Bay Golf Club is waiving the
$65 nomination fee for new members joining
July, August and September. So if you
have a junior player starting, now is
the time to join with them so you don't
have to pay green fees. Juniors pay
no nomination fee and their fees are
$44 for a year membership. Ring Val
5237 6474
Salty Dogs & Landlubbers line up
for big rewards
This year's Model Boat Challenge on
Sunday October 14th is set to be a real
hoot with a new Veterans category open
to anyone "of age" who cares
to build a monohull to free sail across
the harbour. We are aware of a number
of secret keels and radical designs
under construction at secure locations
around the bay and look forward to presenting
the wily boat builder with a cheque
for $200 cash courtesy of Coopers Copiers
in Geelong.
In the meantime - back at the Men's
Shed in Pengilley Avenue on Thursday
nights, resident expert model maker
Dion is handing out sage advice to teams
of all ages and combinations - mothers
and daughters, uncles and nieces and
of course, fathers and sons. There are
prizes this year for the best team name
and also for the best team costume as
well as the best use of recycled materials,
best pirate boat and fastest boat. Multiple
team entries are most welcome, and please
do check the website for all the necessary
information. You might also like to
get a sneak preview of the competition
at the official trial day -Sunday September
30. Otherwise check the website
www.apollobay.com/sailinq, drop into
the shed tonight at 7pm or call Bob
Knowles on 5237 7223.
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ABP12C
Parents & Friends Group
Meeting Monday evening was busy and productive
we went through many Fundraising options
and dated all the functions till December
4th Term. What a busy place Apollo Bay is..busy!
Sheryl talked about a Women's weekly competition
the big prize is worth $10,000; she applied
for on behalf of P.A ..We have already Won
a hamper worth $150 for being early bird
applicants, this will be used for a raffle
later in the year. Fundraising ideas: Christmas
shopping day in Colac. Liz decided it was
worth advertising to see if anyone was interested,
more details later. Sunscreen Promotion
for term 4........
School Barn Dance 10th November, Saturday
evening!!! . This is a school function and
fundraiser as many teachers and students
attending would be appreciated. 6.00pm BBQ-Gourmet
sausages to be purchased. Maybe sell ice
cream in a cone. Choir to open night with
Advance Australia Fair & another song,
Himalayan Kids farewell and good luck!!
Next meeting...............Bush dance
A meeting to be held on Monday the 8th October
All volunteers, please be prepared to put
up your hand the is our main fundraiser
for the year!!! Dates to remember:
Weekend/family camp at Bimbi Park in term
4, 30/11 w/e Garden Clean up- Friday thel
9th October New Principal Welcome Tuesday
16th 6-7pm nibbles -Kranbrook Room, Bottom
Pub. We will hold a raffle. Maybe use our
hamper from Women's Weekly Awards. Thanks
to all that make our school Great!!!! President
- Sheryl van Someren
Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
Inc.
The Annual General Meeting of
The Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce &
Tourism Inc. will be held:
6.00pm for 6.45pm Monday 24 September 2007
Krambruk Room, Apollo Bay Hotel
Finger food provided R.S.V.P. Friday 21
September 2007
By phone: 5237 7542 Email: qsharp(a>ozonline.com.au
Anyone requiring nomination forms,
please contact the Secretary,
Glenis Sharp on 5237 7452
DESIGN COMPETITION
The Apollo Bay News Sheet Inc. has decided
to continue the competition to find a new
Masthead for our front page. We have been
using some of the entries already received
as our masthead over the last few weeks.
This weeks masthead is from Rob Spielman.
Thanks Rob. We have also received a few
others - keep them coming in. If yours doesn't
get used, it's probably because it will
not suitable in some way e.g. too dark.
New designs must be in black & white,
2.5 x 11cms, and depict the character of
Apollo Bay. We have decided to revert to
the name 'The APOLLO BAY NEWS' - so this
may also be included - but this is not a
requirement. The competition is open to
all residents within the shire. First Prize
to the value of $100 will be awarded to
the best design received. You may re-submit
your entries. Entries can be posted to P.O.
Box 195, Apollo Bay.
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APOLLO
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APOLLO
BAY
CHURCH
SERVICES |
St.
Aidans Anglican
9.00am
Rev John Grace
5237 6615
Uniting Church
9.30am
Rev
Kevin Cranwell 5232 1360
Sunday School every 2nd & 4th Sundays
Star of the Sea Catholic
10.30am
Fr Damien Heath
5237 6782
Apollo Bay Assembly
of God
6.00pm
Ps Peter Smith
5237
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APOLLO BAY COMMUNITY MARKET
The annual General Meeting will be held
on Saturday September 15th at 2pm. Venue
- C.J.Keane's Real Estate Meeting room.
All interested people are invited to attend
APOLLO BAY FOOTBALL CLUB
Remember the Presentation Night will be
held at the Clubrooms on Saturday the 15th
of September (this Saturday) at 6.30pm.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Entertainment,
food and refreshment will be available on
the night. So come along and have a great
night, we look forward to seeing you.
Entry is free of charge.
COMMUNITY YOGA
Meets each Monday morning 10.00 to 11.30am
to practice postures, breathing and relaxation
to CD's. Venue - Marrar Woorn House, Pengilley
Ave., Bring mat and blanket. Minimum Cost
$2 Ring Ken or Lilly for details on 5237
7134
Otway Mountain
Biking Club Inc,
Wednesday, 19th Sept at 7pm
All are welcome to attend a meeting to
be held at Marrar Woorn Community House.
Exciting news about new local tracks and
Forrest updates on the new summer of mountain
biking challenges and events. Our AGM
is due to be held soon so come along and
find out about mountain biking. With new
tracks being created in this most beautiful
environment the survival of our club will
depend on a strong local membership. Enquiries
Tracy 52376154 or Mike 52376341.
TUESDAY ART GROUP
A group meets each Tuesday 10-12 for a
painting/drawing workshop. The group offers
support for people who just wish to paint
or draw with others. $2 per session. Come
and join us at King Parrot Gallery, Tuxion
Road, Apollo Bay. All Welcome. For more
information please ring
Angie 5237 9253 or Beth 5237 1033.
Apollo Bay Informal Fishing Group
next meeting will be held on
Thursday the 4th October, 2007 at 10.30
am at the Apollo Bay Shire conference
room, Nelson Street, Apollo Bay.
All welcome. Coordinator: Andrew Orchard.
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YOU
Mrs Theresa & Dr Onari Ogaji would like
to thank all those who have sent wishes,
cards, flowers and gifts to celebrate the
birth of our third child Mina, born on 29th
August in Colac. A sister to Obakam and
Ibi.
Oki-Do Yoga for Mums & Bubs
Need to get active - don't know where to
start? Why not try Oki Do yoga with Andrew
Hack. Starts next Tuesday (18th) at 10am
at the Uniting Church Hall. Yes, you can
bring your baby! For more info call Pauline
on 0408 996 593
C.W.A. News
This Friday 14th September 1.30pm Marrar
Woorn Friendship Day - always a delightful
and relaxed get-together. This months meeting
Friday 28th at 12-12.30 at Marrar Woorn
is a Big Day. We are celebrating our country
of study - Trinidad, Tobagos, with a luncheon
Caribbean style. Think of hot or spicy or
savoury, finger food if possible, but I'm
sure it will be tasty and as much fun as
usual. This is also Association Day, to
raise funds -so Bring a Gift, Buy a Gift
for the stall. Competition is Prettiest
Bracelet and a flower of course. Keep in
mind our Street Stall on Saturday 20th Oct.
Donations of goods and baking will be very
welcome. God Bless Apollo Bay & Thank
You Newsheet.
Marrar Woorn Community Bushwalking
Group
SHEOAK FALLS to CASTLEROCK
(overlooking Cumberland River) We start
at Sheoak Falls carpark with an easy stroll
to the falls; then climbing slightly to
view the cascades and Swallow Cave, an ideal
spot for morning tea. We then climb to Caste
Rock, which is a lookout over the Cumberland
River campground and ocean. Bring your camera.
Great view.
WHEN: Wednesday September
19th Meet 8.45 for 9am start COST:
$8.50 TIME: Return walk approx TA hours
(Shorter walk 11/2 hours)
GRADING: Easy - Medium
Newcomers welcome - bring lunch, drink and
comfortable footwear. To book ring Otway
Health on 5237 8500
APOLLO BAY LIONS VILLAGE INC
Notice of annual general meeting
The AGM of Apollo Bay Lions Village Inc.
will be held on MONDAY 17th SEPTEMBER 2007.
At Lou's Original Rest 1 Moore St Apollo
Bay, 7.30 pm.
BUSINESS: 2006 AGM Minutes
Various Reports Constitutional matters Re-Election
of retiring Members General Business
New Principal for Apollo Bay P-12
College
The Apollo Bay P-12 College Council is pleased
to announce the appointment of John McConchie
as the new Principal of Apollo Bay P-12
College. John comes to us from Melton Secondary
College. He will commence at the start of
term 4.
Apollo Bay P-12 College School Formal
Rehearsal
Sunday 16th September.
Venue: Apollo Bay Bowls
Club cnr Moore & Pascoe streets.
Times as follows:
Year 7 2:00-2: 45 pm
Middle school: 2:45-4 :00 pm
VCE 4:00-5 :00 pm
Parents and friends are welcome to attend.
LAST CHANCE TO CATCH THE 2007 VCE BANDS
BEFORE ASSESSMENT |
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OTWAY
HEALTH NEWS |
Otway Health
Recognised in the 2007 Victorian Public Healthcare
Awards
Otway Health's Family Support Program was highly
commended in the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards
last Thursday in the category of Continuity of Care.
This was a great recognition in what was a highly
competitive category. The Family Support Program
helps families to prepare for, and cope with a new
child, providing services including antenatal classes,
both antenatal and postnatal midwife support in
the community, lactation support, meals for the
family and domestic services. Please contact Customer
Service for more information.
Take Back Control
The Better Health Self Management program is a six
week workshop for people living with an ongoing
illness such as arthritis, diabetes, depression,
asthma or back pain. The workshop conveys strategies
to overcome limitations and live well. Topics include:
• Problem solving techniques
• How to navigate the health care system
• Good communication with loved ones
• Exercise and nutrition
Venue: Marrar Woorn Community Centre Dates: Thursdays:
4 October - 8 November Time: 10am - 12noon
Cost: Manual Charge $45. This text is essential
for course
participation and will act as an excellent resource
and support beyond the course.
Trip To Geelong
Clive James- Out On His Own
Clive James, the kid from Kogarah returns to Australia
to
tour his brand new show, "Out On His Own".
Venue: Geelong Performing Arts Centre (GPAC)
Date: Thursday 27 September 2007
Time: Leaving from Marrar Woorn, Apollo Bay at 4.45pm
and 5.25pm Forrest Hall.
Returning to Apollo Bay approximately 12.30am Cost:
$99.00 per person from Apollo Bay
$93.00 per person from Forrest Price includes your
ticket and transport to and from Geelong. There
will be time for a quick bite to eat before the
show.
OHS Training Course for Health & Safety
Representatives Expressions of Interest
Expressions of Interest are sought from businesses
and/or people who would like to undertake Occupational
Health & Safety Representative Training, as
required by the Victorian WorkCover Authority. There
is either a five day training course or a one day
refresher course. These courses are recommended
to ensure that employees performing the role of
safety representative or, those with management
responsibility, are up to date with the legislative
requirements. Otway Health is looking to running
this course in October or November and would like
to hear from anyone interested in attending.
Don't Just Sit There
If it has been more than two years since your last
papsmear don't just sit there, make an appointment
today. A clinic will be held at Otway Health on:
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Friday 21 September 3.30pm -5.30pm
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APOLLO
BAY YOUTH CLUB Inc
Reg No: A 13287 M
At the club's recent AGM office bearers for the
previous year provided very positive reports on
the state of the club.
Club Vice President Claire Upson praised the committee
for its efforts over the last year including sourcing
funding
for the storage shed and to renovate the kitchen
Out going Treasurer Joyce Biddle informed the
meeting
that the club's turnover had increased to over
$30k and that
a profit for the year to $9k had been recorded
after the
purchase of the shed; as Joyce noted "an
absolutely
fantastic effort".
Last year substantial funding was received to;
to provide a
swimming program over two terms that advantaged
60
kids; fund the construction of a storage shed;
and to
upgrade the hall kitchen to an acceptable standard
that will
allow it to be registered as a commercial food
kitchen with
the Shire when completed.
Groups using the hall have increased during the
last year.
Steiner by the Sea is now a regular user as is
Marni Briffa's
'Infuse' on Friday nights. Also a dance group
run by Elle
has used the hall during the past two terms and
we hope
this continues.
End of term discos remain popular with the pre
teens and
all members are grateful for the efforts of Claire
in
organising theses events for the past year.
All these events are for our youth and show the
real benefit and interest in having this asset
in our community. As well the club also held 'Carols'
and an outdoor film night. An indoor market organised
by Joyce was trialled and judging by the interest
may become a regular event. The viability of the
Youth Club has also been re-enforced by the continuing
use of other community users. In the past year
these supporters / users have included; Soft Tennis;
CWA; Car & Fishing clubs and the Masonic Lodge
for their dinner.
The hall also continues to 'serve' the community
being used for numerous community meetings. The
outgoing and new committee alike would like to
thank our various supporters; they are (apologies
if I have missed someone); Apollo Bay Hotel; Pauls
Milk; Tip Top Bakeries; Hepburn Springs; and Hansen
Petroleum.
The new committee is as follows:
President: Gary McPike
Vice President: Trindi Suratman
Secretary: Lorraine Biddie
Treasurer: Pip Cuming
Public Officer: Shirley Mason
Committee Members:
Robyn Gray, Frits Wilmink, Jesse Nation, Claire
Upson,
Bob Telford & Joyce Biddle.
If you would like to help with organising end
of term discos
or any event at the club or become a member, don't
hesitate, you will be made to feel most welcome.
Gary McPike 0419 301 311 |
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Letters
to the Editor
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Open Letter
to Colac Otway Shire Council -Tourism Cartel?
Now that Bed and Breakfast operators are paying
a Tourism Levy ($403 in our case) to Council to
raise $340,000 for the specific purpose of "funding
the Visitor Information Centres along with a range
of services and infrastructure that support tourism
development", would it be possible for us to
place our business brochures in the Shire's two
Visitor Information Centres without the need to
join the Geelong Otway Tourism cartel at a further
cost of $330? Peter Lalor
Dear Editor,
Women in Corangamite region who choose to birth
at home are disadvantaged by current birthing options.
In our rural and remote areas, women are forced
to travel unsupported, often on hazardous roads,
away from their homes and families, to have their
babies. In Apollo Bay, since 2005, women and their
new babies are no longer able to return to the hospital
for any post natal care. This means there is no
continuity of services and women are forced to birth
away from their families and community. If women
choose to birth at home, their midwife must work
for a much reduced income, compared with their professional
colleagues in countries like New Zealand. No Medicare
rebate is available and midwives fail to be recognized
for their professional knowledge, skill and expertise.
Midwives in other remote regions across the globe
have provided safe birthing care for women and their
babies, with maternal and neonatal morbidity and
mortality rates much lower than for those who transfer
away from their communities to birth. The Greens
support one to one midwifery based care where a
midwife is the primary practitioner and carer throughout
a woman's pregnancy, birth and after the birth,
as recommended by the World Health-Organisation.
Research shows that one to one midwifery models
of care, practiced for decades in UK and in New
Zealand. provide better birthing outcomes, increased
breast feeding rates and decreased postnatal depression.
The Greens endorse the National Maternity Action
Plan, which if implemented would increase birthing
options for women and result in a decrease in the
number of caesareans performed in Australia. Sincerely,
Fiona Nelson
Greens Candidate for Corangamite Ph(03)5237 7345
EDITORIAL COMMENTS
While driving in to do the editing this morning
I noticed that Spring has well and truly 'sprung"!
The Blackwood
and Prickly Moses wattles, Bootlace Bush, Banyalla
and one of the white daisies are all flowering profusely.
Closer to town the Sweet Pittosporum, or Pittosporum
undulatum, NOT native to our area, is slowly creeping
up the Barham. This plant is 'mutating' with our
own
Pittosporum bicolor (or Banyalla).
Its flowers are whitish, new growth bright green
at
present, and it has orange berries. I notice it's
taking
over the Skenes Creek valley, as it will smother
our
indigenous plants. Now is the time to cut them out,
then paint around the edge of the cut with tree
poison.
Replace it with a Banyalla! Well done!
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Council's Receives Library Funding
Colac Otway Shire has received $20,000 under the
Victorian Community Support Grants program for the
Apollo Bay Community Library and Facility
Development Project.
Member for Western Region, Gayle Tierney announced
the funding in Apollo Bay on September 11.
These funds will go towards consultation with the
community on their needs and aspirations for the
development of a new community facility in Apollo
Bay. The establishment of a preferred site, plans
and
other opportunities will also be identified as part
of the
project.
Colac Otway Shire General Manager, Corporate and
Community Services, Colin Hayman said the project
would determine the preferred model for the proposed
facility design. "This project acknowledges
the isolation
factors which impact on community services and
resource provision and access," Mr Hayman said.
"It will examine the appropriateness of utilising
existing
facilities as options for a new permanent library
service
in Apollo Bay.
"The development of a community library as
part of an existing community facility is seen as
one way of providing a broader range of services
and resources to the Apollo Bay community."
Visitor Information Centre gets an upgrade
A $135,000 upgrade of the Great Ocean Road Visitor
Information Centre in Apollo Bay is set to commence.
The upgrade, funded by Council and the State and
Federal Government, will include new flooring, brochure
stands and displays.
Council's Economic Development Project Officer,
Michael Cosgriff said the works would open up the
centre and make it more accessible for visitors.
He
said the Visitor Centre would be closed for about
two
to three weeks during the works.
"However, the Apollo Bay Music Festival has
agreed
for their Festival Bus to act as the visitor information
centre during this time to allow us to continue
to
provide visitor services," Mr Cosgriff said.
"People will also be able to phone, email and
fax the
Centre as normal."
Work at the Centre will commence in early October.
ANGAIR Inc 2007 WILDFLOWER SHOW & Art Show
Memorial Hall, McMillan Street, Anglesea September
22 & 23rd - 10am to 5pm
Adults: $4.00
Pensioners & students: $2.00
Children under 12: FREE
Local wildflowers Environmental displays
Terrestrial orchids Wildflower walks & bus trips
Australian native garden flowers Children's activities
Stage display - 'HABITAT'
Art Show sponsored by ALCOA & ANGAIR Enquiries:
5263 3673 & 5263 1227
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