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Apollo
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Edition
49-30 11/12/08 -
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 Music
Festival Community
News Landcare
Health
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Apollo
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Dance
Extravaaanza!
This Friday Night
Danielle has spent all year preparing
our
gorgeous kids for their annual dance concert.
So
please come along and see this wonderful event.
We have been promised some beautiful
costumes and amazing dance feats.
Having you there will widen the smile on those
lovely faces.
Tickets available on the door. $7 adults, $5
children
Where: Mechanics Hall
When: 7pm Friday 12th December.
Refreshments available from our candy bar- all
proceeds will go to ensuring the dance classes
continue.
Thanks Danielle- Break a leg girls!!
OTWAY FORUM
Annual General Meeting
3pm Sunday 14th December
Marra Woorn House, Pengilley Avenue.
Subs are due $3. All welcome.
www.forum.ApolloBay.org.au
2009 Local Early Bird Tickets
Due to Christmas Local Early Bird tickets will
remain on sale until 15th of January. That's an
extra two weeks!
Ticket prices are as follows:
Local Early Bird, Adult $111
Local Early Bird, Adult concession $96
Local Early Bird, Youth (13-17 yrs) $56
(Kids under 13yrs are free "with a ticketed
adult".)
You must live in the following postcodes to be
eligible
for the Local Early Bird prices:
3233, 3221, 3236, 3237, 3238.
You can purchase tickets at the Shire office Mon-
Fri,
9am -12 noon, or from Dani at the Festival Office,
69
Nelson St, Apollo Bay Wed- Fri, 10 am- 2 pm.
Please note: All Local Early Bird ticket sales
will end on 15th Jan. Tickets will be charged
at full price after that date.
Contact us at the office on 52376761 or email:
info@apollobaymusicfestival.com
Anton Tibbits, Hon. Sec. ABMF Inc AB MUSIC FESTIVAL
MARCH 27-29, 2009
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| "Songs
& Voices of The Otways"
Register now to participate in the workshops!
The Apollo Bay Music Festival is delighted
that Festivals Australia awarded funding
for a series of workshops which will then
flow into a workshop and performance at
the 2009 Apollo Bay Music Festival. Workshop
mentors include Boo Hewerdine (UK), Felicity
Urqhart, Nick Barker, Valanga Khozer and
Gary Adams. The aim of the project is to
work with people within Apollo Bay and the
broader Colac Otway Shire community to facilitate
their further creative development and to
showcase the talent that exists in the region.
Workshops will be conducted in song writing,
storytelling and writing for comedy The
first workshop with Nick Barker will be
held in mid January at Marrar Woorn Community
House, Pengilly Ave Apollo Bay. Date will
be in next weeks A.B News. Registration
is free and open to all age groups. To register
interest or find out more information, please
email: info@apollobaymusicfestival.com or
call 5237 6761
Further workshops will be held and a public
performance leading up to the festival will
be announced in the Apollo Bay News.
TANYBRYN CHRISTMAS PARTY
Come one Come all Date: Saturday
13th December, 2008. Time: 6.45pm 'till
stumps Place: Tanybryn Hall, Wild Dog Road
BYO: Everything (BBQ Food, Drink) BBQ FACILITIES
PROVIDED Entry: FREE of CHARGE Children's
present: to $10
(to be provided by the parent and properly
labelled) Santa arrives: 7.00pm approx.
COME & JOIN US
Enquiries: please contact Ian Richardson
5237 6783
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Southern Otway Landcare
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Well Done
on Coastcare Week sea Spurge Purge
A big thankyou to everyone who turned
up to our first Spurge Purge during
Coastcare Week 2008. We pulled close
to a tonne of this toxic weed in just
two hours and launched the Spurge
Purge Action Group (SPAG). We have
already had some volunteers sign up
for their 'patch' of coast to keep
clean of Spurge, if you regularly
enjoy our coast why not consider signing
up for a "purge patch" by
calling Anna at the SOLN office.
SOLN Christmas Parly
This year were going all out for the
Xmas party to celebrate what has been
a very productive year having completed
on ground works that include over
30ha of revegetation works, 8 km of
waterways fenced, tonnes of weeds
pulled, slashed, hacked and sprayed
and exciting new projects and events
rolled out for 2009. Everyone is welcome
so come along and enjoy the fun. Bring
your smiles and battles stories. When
Tuesday 16th Dec 7pm Meet 7pm at our
Support Centre (nursery), Montrose
Ave, Apollo Bay. BYO Drinks - all
food catered for. RSVP by Mon 15th
December at the Landcare office on
5237 6904 or email solnanna@vicnet.net.au.
Townies for Landcare Xmas
BBO
Another successful year
for Townies for Landcare! They have
carried out seed collection, planting,
weeding and mulching across several
sites around Apollo Bay and Skenes
Creek. And, well done on the great
effort along the coastal dunes in
controlling the dreaded Sea Spurge!
The indigenous plant garden at the
Landcare Support Centre is also starting
to take shape with a few more wheelbarrows
of mulch to go.
For the Townies last get together
this year, they welcome everyone who
has been involved this year or who
hopes to be involved in the future
to their Christmas Breakup BBQ lunch:
When: Wednesday 17th December, from
1pm Where: Landcare Project Support
Centre, Montrose Ave, Apollo Bay (beyond
Industrial Estate) Bring: Your Christmas
Cheer, lunch to be supplied.
If you have aspirations to make a
contribution to improving habitat
and conservation in our area, talk
to Landcare!
Anna O'Brien, Kristen Lees, Dianne
Inglis, Luke Hynes (PH) 5237 6904
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Get on the Bus
we saved you a seat
The Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce together
with the Colac Otway Shire, the Dept. of
Transport and Otways Tourism are proud to
bring you once again the summer shuttle
bus.
The shuttle will run from December 26 to
January 26 and provides a valuable service
not only to tourists but to the local community.
The shuttle also benefits the environment
with less cars on the road and decreases
the potential amount of drink drivers and
then of course there is the parking or should
we say no parking!
"Support the shuttle and get on the
bus this summer, we saved you a seat."
Timetables can be obtained from the Visitor
Information Centre and the schedule will
be advertised in the newssheet next week.
If you would like to sponsor the bus please
contact The Chamber of Commerce secretary
Peter Logg on 5237 6567.
$2 PER PERSON. KIDS RIDE FREE WHEN ACCOMPANIED
BY AN ADULT
THE LUCKIEST DOG ON EARTH...........
Bert, who is now 131/4 and stone deaf still
lives at 12 Ramsden Avenue!! However that
is no impediment to going on a solo walkabout
- from the Star of the Sea Hall, via the
GOR, to the football ground, and then back
onto a tour of traffic duty. Finally Martin,
from the caravan park, had the presence
of mind to catch hi and tie him up and wait
until one of the many searchers managed
to track him down. So, our grateful thanks
go to the team who spent a lot of time combing
the town looking for this elusive and well
loved little dog. Judy & Peter Hagan,
Marj Morkham
LEARN SKILLS FOR LIFE AT BLUEWATER FITNESS
Learn to Swim Intensive Summer Program Jan2009
Book now for Bluewater Fitness Centre's
intensive summer Learn to Swim program.
This program is a great opportunity for
children to gain swimming skills in a small,
supportive and progressive learning environment.
It's aimed at children who are not always
exposed to varied aquatic environments,
need water familiarisation skills or are
seeking improvement in their swim technique
and need some stroke correction.
Sessions will run from 5 January to 23 January,
2009. Bookings and payments close on December
24, 2008 at 4pm. Numbers are limited. For
further information call the friendly staff
at Bluewater Fitness Centre on 5231 4398.
Level 2 First Aid Course Book now and learn
important life saving skills at Bluewater
Fitness Centre. The full Level 2 First Aid
course will be held on Friday 12 December
and Saturday 13 December, from 9am to 4pm.
Cost is $190. Just need a refresher? A Level
2 First Aid update session will be held
on Friday 12 December from 9am to 4pm, and
a CPR update will be held on Friday 12 December
from 9am to 12noon. Bookings are essential,
contact the Bluewater Fitness Centre team
on 5231 4398 for more information.
Did you hear about the guy whose whole left
side was cut of? He's all right now.
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WHAT IS A LITTLE GIRL?
A LITTLE girl is a unique and fortunate occurrence
in Nature, like diamonds or four-leaf clovers.
Many creatures have young females, but only
people have little girls. On the whole, this
is as it should be. Only that odd race of
beings which builds pyramids, composes symphonies,
solves problems in algebra, and has flights
into space, can ever hope to understand, appreciate,
and put up with Little Girls. The personality
of a Little Girl is divided into four parts.
These are known as 1. Little Girl in Starched
Dress, 2. Little Girl in T-shirt and Dungarees,
3. Little Girl with just-washed Hair, and
4. Little Girl with Dirty Face. Each of these
personalities fits her as if it were the only
one. In later years, men, who feel like impostors
every time they change into new clothes, will
marvel at the ease with which the Little Girl
transforms herself from "perfect"
in tennis togs to "perfect" in evening
dress. They will never discover her secret.
A little boy playing businessman is an indifferent
imitation of this father-but a Little Girl
playing house, is the real thing. All this
is encouraging for the future of the species.
It sometimes happens that when a Little Girl
has finished her "chores," she begins
to slide down the banisters. This too, is
encouraging for the species.
But the main thing about a Little Girl, is
that she is beautiful. No Little Girl can
help being beautiful. She is beautiful because
she is new and simple, because everything
is ahead of her, because she is so ready to
be pleased, because she does not try to hide
the gentleness and wonder that are in her,
because she trusts you, because she looks
at you as if she thinks you are very nice,
and because when she does, you are. A Little
Girl is life's new try to make everything
come out better. That is why it is Springtime
somewhere, every time a Little Girl is born.
From the "Philosopher's Note Book"
by Russ Tyson
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 I
come and join us. For up to date information
please ring: Beth 5237 1033 or Carole 5237
6678
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The South African's have landed
and so did division 1 (with a big thud!!)
against Colac on Saturday. Whilst Div 3 had
a big win against Alvie, even without their
inspirational leader Bikkies.
Div 1 The "Eastern reserve curse"
raised it's ugly head again. Set 240 by Colac
and resuming at 2/12, it was a big task for
the Sharks but an achievable one. An overcast,
windy day and a green pitch greeted the Sharks
as they arrived at the undulating Eastern
Reserve. A bee bitten Jake Gillham (2no) &
Damian Carney (1no) resumed their innings,
as the ball seamed around their bats. Carney
easily doubled his score, before the 3rd chance
was finally taken and he was out for 2. (3/24)
Jake and Ben Knight battled on till the rain
intervened. When play resumed Ben was caught
behind just as the rain started again. Dougie
and Jake continued through the rain, until
Dougie was out and play was halted again.
Rain on a turf pitch isn't ideal and the Colac
bowlers (who were bowling very well) (just
ask Knighta) took control of the situation.
Matt Hanks joined Jake, but was given out
LBW for 7 (can't blame fitness for this one
Hanksy) and the Sharks were 6/68. The introduction
of spin claimed 2 quick wickets (8/69). One
of them was Jake, whose 16 was the backbone
of the innings. Casey Lang was bowled 4 balls
later and the Sharks were in deep trouble
at 9/70. Bongers and Jake Perkins put up some
good resistance till Bongers (8no) ran Jake
out for 4. The Sharks all out for the measly
total of 82. No doubt they missed the talents
of Mumbles Thomas and SOD Gill. With just
under an hour to play, Colac put the Sharks
back in for another bat. Bongers kept the
pads on and opened up the 2nd innings with
spud Lawler. Spud was looking good until he
was caught for 5. Casey made a quick 4 and
Knighta was gunned down for a golden duck.
Absolutely plumb, great game Knighta. With
the Sharks at 3/21 Dougie (14no) and Bongers
(21 no) batted out the remaining overs with
Dougie ending the game by smashing a huge
six and losing the ball. So this weekend it's
Saturday & Sunday versus City United at
home, in what will be the last game before
Christmas.
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APOLLO
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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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SENIOR CITIZENS
Saturday 13th Dec. Carpet Bowls 2pm
Monday 15th Dec Carpet Bowls 2pm
Tuesday 16th Dec Carpet Bowls 2pm
Friday 19th Dec Bingo 1.45pm
Seniors Birthday -12 noon Friday 12th December
Hope to see you there.
Committee Meeting 1pm Monday15th at Seniors
Rooms 4 Whelan St.
RED CROSS
Committee members wish to thank everyone
who
donated goods and all those who patronised
the
stall.
Raffle Winners 1st L Dali, 2nd Edna
Arnold
we raised $896.00
APOLLO BAY RSL WOMENS AUX
Next meeting on Tuesday 16th Dec 10am will
be our
Break-up Ladies bring a plate.
APOLLO BAY RSL
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BREAK-UP
WEDNESDAY 17 DECEMBER COCKTAIL PARTY (IE:
FINGER FOOD). PRIZE FOR BEST COCKTAIL FROCK
CRAYFISH RAFFLES
FROM 6.00PM
BAR OPEN 5.00PM
MEMBERS AND GUESTS WELCOME!!!
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CALENDAR
13 Dec 2008 Tanybryn Christmas Party Tanybryn
Hall, Wild Dog Road 6:45pm
20 Dec 2008 Annual Christmas Tree Hordern
Vale hall and recreation reserve 6:30pm
21 Dec 2008 The Combined Churches Christmas
Carol Night Star Of The Sea 7:15pm
28 Feb 2009 Apollo Bay & District Health
Foundation Music Night Mechanics Hall Time
to be advised
2008 Christmas Service Times Anglican Otway
Parish
Tuesday 23 December
8.00 pm Christ the King, Carlisle River
Wednesday 24 December
8.00 pm St. Anselm's, Beech Forest
11.00 pm St. Aidan's, Apollo Bay
Christmas Day 25 December
9.00 am St Aidan's, Apollo Bay
11.00 am St. James, Forrest
Enquiries: 5237 6615
Are you sick? Unable to cope? Suffering
pain?.........
This week @ Synergy Christian Church
Special guests: Ps John and Cherylene Martin
Pastor John and Cherylene have a God given
healing ministry. Used by God in this ministry
they have seen hundreds of incredible miracles
and healings throughout Australia and overseas.
Lives have been changed! During our Church
service you will have an opportunity to
ask Ps John and Cherylene to pray for your
specific needs.
Miracles do happen! Come and see and find
out for yourself...
6pm this Sunday Dec 14th @ Uniting Church
Hall
For further information Phone: 5237 7668
Catch A
Ride to
Places
Of interest other than
Overlooking Bass Strait
Let your hair down
Invite a friend
Not everyday can you
Go shopping
Check in the Post Office windows to see
if any rides
suit you! Or put a notice there to see if
you can get a
ride.
"Need to go Xmas Shopping in
Colac?
Monday 15 December the bus departs at 10am
and returns at 5pm. Pick up and drop off
at Marrar Woorn only. Cost is $8. Please
book on 5237 8500." Many thanks
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
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OTWAY
HEALTH NEWS |
Christmas Shopping
in Colac
Due to popular demand another bus is heading up
to Colac for Christmas shopping on Friday December
19. Departs 10am sharp and returns to the Bay at
5pm. Pick up and drop off at Marrar Woorn only.
Cost $8.
Annual Report Available
Our Annual Report and Quality of Care Report for
2007-2008 are available from Customer Services Desk.
Or on our website.
Vision 2009 Large Print
Australia Calendars for Sale
All artwork is created by vision impaired artists
with all funds going to Vision Australia. Calendars
are $10 and are available in large print. Available
from Customer Service desk.
Child Care Christmas Hours and Party
All families, children and staff are invited to
the Annual Childcare Christmas party, to be held
at the centre on Thursday 18 December 2008 at 2.30pm-3.30pm.
Special visitors on the day!
Childcare will be closed from Thursday 25 December
2008 and will reopen Tuesday 6 January 2009.
Congratulations To Our Students!
Congratulations to all the students on completing
the theory component in Certificate III in Aged
Care. Many have gone on to find employment with
Otway Health and this qualification will be an asset
to all of the students as well as to the community.
Otway Health remains committed to providing training
that directly addresses the skills shortages faced
by our community.
Slippery when Wet.
Every year as the weather gets warmer, more people
stumble through the door after slipping on the rocks
or on the beach. Locals have a pretty good idea
of the danger areas, but it's important to take
extra care when on the rocks around Marengo and
Skenes Creek. Avoid any surfaces that look shiny
or slimy. Warn visitors of so that their trip isn't
ruined by a slip!
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of animals
A reminder to the community and visitors of Apollo
Bay and district that in accordance with Department
of Human Services protocol it is not appropriate
under any circumstance for Otway Health or any
other health service to provide emergency medical
treatment to animals. This is especially important
to remember now that snake season is approaching.
Situations Vacant
Public Relations and Fundraising Officer Part
Time (3 days per week) If you are motivated, passionate
and dynamic with excellent communication skills
consider this your next job!
You will be responsible for spreading the word
about the projects and services offered by Otway
Health. A key function of this role is to raise
the profile and awareness of the Service. If you
enjoy working with people and looking at new ways
of communicating, then this is the role for you.
Another key aspect to the position is to implement
activities aimed at raising funds and donations
to assist meeting the annual fundraising target.
For a position description and information package
visit www.otwayhealth.com.au or contact Joanna
Redmond, Director Corporate Services on 5237 8514.
Applications close Tuesday 16th December 2008
Administration Officer - Part Time 24 hours per
week
This role would suit a well oragnised and detail
focused person who has excellent computer and
administration skills. Working 24 hours per week,
you will be assisting in the provision of customer
service support and general administration across
Otway Health.
For more information please visit our website
or contact Joanna Redmond, Director Corporate
Services on 5237 8514.
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Letters
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THANK YOU
We wish to thank the very observant and vigilant
staff of the Apollo Bay ambulance service, Dr Onari,
and the nursing staff at Apollo Bay hospital. The
situation with our nana (Joan Day) a few weeks ago
could have ended in tragedy if it was not for these
sorts of people. We should all think ourselves lucky
to have such services in our town.
For your information she is now in Grace McKellar
doing rehab with high hopes of coming home in late
January at this stage. Debbie Earl
Thank you,
After working for the Commonwealth Bank for almost
6 years I will be leaving my full time managing
position
to become a full time mum.
I have really enjoyed my time at the branch and
I
would like to thank all of you that have made the
bank
such a wonderful, social and fun place to be.
My last day will be Wednesday the 31st of December.
I hope to be able to say thank you to you all
personally in the branch leading up to then.
If not best wishes for the future and you never
know I
may return behind the counter in the future.
Merry Christmas — Melissa Murnane
The Judge Libby Kinross has written a note of thanks
to all those who participated in the awards. Winners
will be announced on 17th December in Colac COLAC
OTWAY GARDFN AWARDS 2008
"This year the gardens I had the privilege
to judge were of the highest standard, as usual
and their caretakers and creators are to be admired
and acknowledged. I learned a lot as well! Thank
you to Apollo Bay and its hinterland; but I might
add I saw some other jewels as I drove around. These
need to be recognized too in 2009. Happy Gardening
and Merry Christmas"
Colac Otway Council December Meeting
3pm, Tuesday December 16 2008
COPACC Meeting Room, Gellibrand Street, Colac
Jack Green, Acting Chief Executive Officer
www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
Cape Otway Lightstation
Readers are reminded that the Cape Otway Light-station
still offers free entry to all Colac Otway Shire
residents.
Dear Editor,
Following my re-election to Council after a four
year absence I would like to thank the community
for their support and encouragement.
I will now work hard with all Councillors to achieve
the improvements outlined in the lead up to the
election. An overriding objective is to create a
Council that earns the community's trust.
I acknowledge the efforts of Carol Wilmink as a
Councillor since the March 2008 by-election. Carol
served on the Council during probably the most difficult
time in Colac Otway Shire Council's history and
deserves our respect and appreciation for doing
so. Stephen Hart. Ph. 5237 3196 lavershill@skymesh.com.au
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Preschool News:
A sincere thank you to The Apollo Bay Spinners Group
for their generous donation, Without community
support it would be impossible to be able to provide
our younger community with the care and education
required to give them the best possible start.
So Thank you again. Kindest regards,
Kate Hedrick-Wagstaff, Apollo Bay Preschool Director
DRAFT VICTORIAN ROCKLOBSTER FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN
RELEASED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Holders of Rock Lobster Fishery Access Licences
and other interested parties have until March 3
2009 to provide written comment on the Draft Victorian
Rocklobster Fishery Management Plan. The rocklobster
fishery is Victoria's second most valuable commercial
fishery, harvesting nearly 400 tonnes in 2006/07
worth $15.6 million, most of which is exported.
Executive Director Fisheries Victoria, Dr Peter
Appleford said the Draft Victorian Rocklobster Fishery
Management Plan is the culmination of work that
began in July 2007 to specify management arrangements
for at least the next five years. "This includes
a defined resource rebuilding strategy and a new
decision framework to provide clear guidance for
the Total Allowable Commercial Catch-setting process,"
Dr Appleford said. "The Draft Plan proposes
the establishment of economic performance indicators
for the fishery which can be used to monitor the
impacts and efficiency of the industry.
"It also describes strategies to provide advice
to habitat resource managers with the aim of achieving
better outcomes for key fisheries resources. This
includes continued monitoring for changes in ecological
risks to rocklobster stocks and habitats. "To
better understand the impacts to the fishery of
recreational fishers, the Draft Plan describes a
process for implementing an effective method of
estimating recreational rocklobster catch."
A Rocklobster Fishery Management Advisory Forum
will be established to assist in improving consultative
arrangements.
The Draft Victorian Rocklobster Fishery Management
Plan was developed in accordance with the Fisheries
Act 1995, and with the assistance of a steering
committee comprised of representatives from the
Fisheries Co-Management Council, Seafood Industry
Victoria, the recreational fishers peak body (VRFish),
Victorian National Parks Association, the FCC Rock
Lobster and Giant Crab Fisheries Committee and the
Department of Primary Industries. The Draft Plan
is available via www.dpi.vic.gov.au/fishing or by
telephoning the Department of Primary Industries
Customer Service Centre on 136 186.
Written submissions should be sent to Mr Bill Lussier,
A/Manager Fisheries Resource Planning, Fisheries
Victoria, GPO 4440, Melbourne VIC 3001 or by email
to bill.lussier@dpi.vic.gov.au by 3 March 2009.
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