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Out and about Aspendale Beach was a popular spot for local residents to enjoy their allowed socially-distanced exercise last week. Restrictions have eased this week. Picture: Gary Sissons
Lockdown lifting with two local cases Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au AFTER three consecutive days of no new COVID-19 cases being infectious in the community, Victoria has exited hard lockdown. Students have been sent back to school, retail and gyms are reopening, restaurants are serving dine-in customers again, and community sport will return. Premier Daniel Andrews said “to
every Victorian who checked in with our QR system, who got tested and quarantined, and stayed home to slow the spread of this virus, thank you – it’s because of you we’ve able to get on top of this Delta outbreak and open up our state.” The state government announcement of eased restrictions confirmed that “Victorians will be able to leave their homes for any reason. Restaurants and cafes can also reopen for seated service. Retail and beauty and personal care will open in line with density
limits, as will entertainment venues and community facilities.” “The authorised worker list will no longer apply, meaning businesses and venues can reopen with capacity and density limits of one person per four sqm. Victoria will return to the rule that if you can work from home, you should work from home but office workers will be able to return up to 25 per cent or up to 10 people, whichever is greater. “Public gatherings will be allowed with up to 10 people, with infants un-
der 12 months not included in the cap. However, due to the significant transmission risk we have seen throughout the pandemic, gatherings in the home are still not permitted. People will only be able to book accommodation with their household, intimate partner or single bubble person. A maximum of 50 people will be permitted at weddings. Funerals will also have a cap of 50 mourners, plus those conducting the funeral. “Masks will continue to be required everywhere indoors and outdoors
except private residences, unless an exception applies.” There are two active COVID-19 cases among Kingston residents. In surrounding local government areas, there are three in Bayside, 16 in Glen Eira, seven in Monash, none in Greater Dandenong, and two in Frankston. Bunnings Warehouse in Carrum Downs was listed as an exposure site last week. The Bunnings is a tier two exposure site, with people who visited there between 9.45am and 10.25am on 18 July asked to urgently get tested.
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THE Frankston train line has been shut down between Mordialloc and Frankston as works ramp up to remove more level crossings. Between 25 July and 1 August, crews will work to remove boom gates at Edithvale Road, Chelsea Road, Argyle Avenue, and Bondi Road. Edithvale, Chelsea, and Bonbeach Stations will be demolished.
Bus replacements will be scheduled throughout the week. Trains will then run express through the three demolished stations from 2 August until 13 September. From then, the line will close between Mordialloc and Frankston again until November. During the long closure period, shuttle buses will run every five to ten minutes. Work will be completed to
lower the line into trenches. The level crossing removal project says that the boom gates are down at the locations to be removed for up to 40 per cent of the morning peak. The state government is spending a total of $3 billion on the Frankston line to remove 18 level crossings and construct 12 stations.
Work on intersection safety WORK will be undertaken to improve safety at the McLeod Road intersection in Carrum. The boom gate-free connection between the Nepean Highway and McLeod Road opened in February 2020 (“Green light for new road”, The News, 19/2/2020). In November last year, a 75-year-old woman died when she was involved in a crash at the intersection of Station Street and
McLeod Road. Kingston councillor Cameron Howe said “safety for motorists local and abroad will improve, after the Department of Transport agreed to requested rail bridge lane signage, following previous contact resulting in electronic give-way signage, line marking and signal reprogramming improvements.” “Monitoring and evaluation of the
intersection must continue, including for the Aldi driveway as it is critical to mitigate road trauma and prangs where possible.”
THE busy intersection at McLeod Road and plans to change signage. Pictures: Supplied
Next chapter in fire saga THE local ban on fire pits may soon be repealed. The existing local law in the Kingston Council area reads that “a person must not light or allow to be lit or remain alight a fire in any incinerator or other structure used for the purpose of burning solid fuel materials to create heat outdoors.” On 26 July, councillors voted to review the law. A recent survey conducted by council on the issue of fire pits revealed that most residents would like to see them allowed. Of 724 responses received, 89 per cent said that fire pits should be legal. The ban does not apply to barbeques or pizza ovens. Kingston Council has agreed to review the policy, with a further period of community consultation with a draft amendment. That amendment will retain the ban on incinerators, retain the ban on burning off offensive or dangerous materials, retain the permission of fire burning for the purpose of cooking for cultural activities or religious observance, outline a safe distance requirement from other properties, and retain the current directive powers by authorised officers to direct immediate extinguishing of the fire.
assess the creation of “a network of contemporary arts and cultural trails throughout Kingston, featuring artistic works by recognised professional artists along high-profile cultural trails including the Patterson River trail”. The report will outline a plan to fund the public art works as part of council’s five year capital works programme and operational budget “including the allocation of two per cent of the budget for open space and building projects over $1,000,000 and ongoing funding for curation, staffing and maintenance of the works.” At least three works could be installed on the Patterson River trail. Council will investigate external funding opportunities to help pay for the art. Council will also receive a second report to look into the merits of a public art strategy and ongoing annual budget. The first report is due back to council in November. A MURAL commissioned by Kingston Council in Chelsea last year. More pieces could soon feature around the Kingston area with council investigating the merits of spending more on public art. Picture: Supplied
Drawing up art plans PATTERSON River trail could become the home of an ambitious public art program. At their 26 July meeting, Kingston councillors ordered a report to
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Driver evades police A DRIVER is wanted after they evaded police in Mentone, 11 July. Police say that a white Toyota RAV4 was speeding on Beach Road at about 2.30pm. They later spotted the car on the road at about 3pm, when they say the driver “evaded police and was seen driving through several red pedestrian lights near a life-saving club
on Kitchener Street.” The driver allegedly drove erratically, on the wrong side of the road, and escaped police, They were last seen turning right onto Marina Parade. An image of the car has been released by police. They are asking for anyone who recognises it to come forward.
Information and dashcam footage can be passed on to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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Teens charged THREE teenagers have been charged for the alleged theft of cars from Braeside and Balwyn North. A BMW was allegedly stolen from a Braeside car dealership on the evening of 20 July. Shortly afterwards, two Audi cars were allegedly stolen in an aggravated burglary in Balwyn North. On 21 July, police began to pursue a BMW on the Monash Freeway. The car was eventually intercepted in Fyansford at around 11.15am. Three teenagers were arrested. A 14-year-old Dandenong boy was charged with 24 offences including aggravated burglary, four counts of theft of motor vehicle, dangerous driving while pursued by police, possess firearm, and reckless conduct endanger life. A 17-year-old boy and 17-year-old girl from Cranbourne were hit with 16 charges including aggravated burglary, four counts of theft of motor vehicle, and theft. The trio were remanded to appear at a children’s court. Police have asked for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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edly stabbed in the lower back on Jellicoe Street near Chesterville Road, around 11am on 13 July. The painter was approached by two men, and was allegedly stabbed after a verbal altercation. On 21 July, police arrested and charged two people over the incident. A 29-year-old Frankston man was charged with intentionally cause injury, assault with a weapon, affray and unlawful assault. A 24-year-old Cheltenham man was charged with affray and unlawful assault. He has appeared at Frankston Magistrates’ Court. The victim has been released from hospital.
Good samaritan killed on road A LANGWARRIN woman was killed in a tragic crash on the Monash Freeway last week. 63-year-old Luda Sezonenka had stopped to assist another driver who had crashed on the road, around 3.15am on 19 July. She was struck by a car and died at the scene. The crash occurred in Endeavour Hills. The driver of the car involved in the first crash sustained serious injuries, and was taken to hospital. The driver of the car that hit the woman stopped to help police. Police investigators are looking for dashcam footage of the crash. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Elderly man robbed ues. Detectives have released CCTV footage of a Kia Cerato hatchback and asked for anyone who recognises it to come forward. Anyone witnesses or anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au POLICE want anyone who recognises this Kia Cerato hatchback to come forward. Picture: Supplied
Survey says new council works well THE new Kingston Council is slightly outperforming the old one, according to the results of a community survey. Kingston ratepayers gave Kingston Council an overall performance score of 66 this year, up from 62 last year. The statewide average is 61. The survey was conducted by JWS Research in February and March this year for the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions. Four hundred randomly selected Kingston houses took part. The mayor Steve Staikos said “the new council, which has been in place since November 2020, care passionately about supporting our community, working collaboratively, delivering high-quality services and providing value for ratepayers’ money.”
“It is particularly great to see that residents believe the decisions we make as a council are in the best interests of the community, scoring us 65, which is 10 points higher than last year. I am pleased to see that since the last survey we have also seen a four-point increase in council’s performance rating in consultation and engagement. “Consultation is an area we have committed to building on, this year we have worked very closely with the community to develop our new community vision. For the first time, a representative community panel was given the power to develop their own vision, with council committing to adopt it with no changes. This is something as councillors we are all really proud of.”
Buses replace trains on the Frankston and Stony Point lines
As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re removing level crossings. Train disruptions: Buses replace trains in both directions Frankston and Stony Point lines
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AN elderly man was robbed in Cheltenham earlier this month. The 84-year-old was walking along Wilson Street at 11.30am when a man approached him from behind. The man yanked the victim’s satchel bag, sending him falling towards the ground where he hit his head. The bag was stolen and the offender fled in a grey-coloured vehicle. The victim managed to avoid injuries as a result of the incident. A police investigation into the robbery contin-
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PANORAMIC view across Western Port from Hastings. Picture: Kacie Melfi
Input invited to update region’s strategy FEEDBACK is being invited on the draft Port Phillip and Western Port Regional Catchment Strategy. The strategy, described as the key integrated framework to manage natural resources in the catchment, is being renewed for 2021-27 with public comment invited until Sunday 1 August. The Port Phillip and Western Port region has diverse and unique ecosystems while also being home to more than 75 per cent of Victoria’s population. They encompass urban Melbourne, growth centres on the urban fringe, highly-productive farm land, forested parks and ranges, and a network of rivers, wetlands and estuaries which flow into Port Phillip and Western Port. Challenges include climate change, increasing urbanisation, population growth and loss of biodiversity. The strategy has been developed in collaboration with traditional owners and regional agencies, organisations, groups and communities. The Port Phillip and Western Catchment Management Authority’s CEO David Buntine said this fourth strategy had been built on more than two decades of
collaborative achievements and lessons learnt. “The strategy brings together planning and information on land, water and biodiversity, demonstrating how these each connect across the region and at a local level,” he said. “We want to ensure the strategy reflects everyone’s priorities and aspirations for the environment and their role in looking after it.” He said the strategy described how land, water and biodiversity was managed across the region, as well as assessing its current condition and identifying targets for its future health. It also looks at how on-ground work will contribute to implementing government policies and targets, while incorporating the knowledge and priorities of local communities. Organisations and communities are invited to view the draft strategy and provide feedback by the cut-off date. The feedback will be reviewed, and the final version of the strategy submitted to the state government. See the strategy at portphillipwesternport.rcs.vic. gov.au
RED-necked avocets take flight over Western Port. Picture: Andrew Morrison
Dog park opens for play A NEW dog park has opened at Sandfield Reserve in Carrum Downs. The area cost $206,000 to fit out. Frankston councillor Sue Baker said “there are 15,208 dogs registered in Frankston City, but not everyone has a large backyard or suitable places where they can walk them off leash, exercise and enjoy nature as well. What we have created at the Sandfield Reserve Dog Park is an answer to that and it is a place for all ages.” “There is more than 4,500 square metres of open space – in a designated zone packed with dog-friendly features. There is an agility area, which is what we are calling our playground for dogs! It’s got ramps, hoops, platforms and posts
for dogs and owners who like a challenge,” she said. “There’s even a time-out area for dogs who might be over-excited or over-exhausted, with seating for owners to relax as well.”
ENVIRONMENT minister Lily D’Ambrosio, Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny, and Frankston mayor Kris Bolam with their dogs at the newly opened Sandfield Reserve Dog Park, before lockdown. Picture: Supplied
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Construction soon for nine storey development GROUND has been broken on a nine storey, $82 million development on Plowman Place. The Horizon apartment complex, at 1-2 Plowman Place, is expected to be complete by mid-2023. Urban DC developer Danny Ciarma visited the site with Frankston councillors recently to help prepare for the start of construction work. “I definitely have seen a change in Frankston over the last few years. There has been a groundswell of desire of business people wanting to do more,” he said. “I think Horizon is one of those projects which will definitely kick start this movement and demonstrate to the business community that you can do wonderful things in Frankston and the council is behind you to support you. There is a market there. For any business venture, there is a population craving greatness in Frankston.” The mayor Kris Bolam said “a growing number of people want to live and invest locally, with recent realestate.com.au data ranking Frankston the third most in demand Victorian suburb for people looking to purchase homes.” “We are poised to build Frankston’s future through advancing impressive, city shaping projects like these ones, which will boost our economy by creating jobs, housing, workplaces and infrastructure for the community,” he said. Plans for a building containing 79 apartments were approved for the site in March 2020. The developer had originally submitted plans for an eleven storey building, which would feature 100 apartments and an infinity pool. Those plans were later amended (“Apartment block approved” The News, 20/4/2020).
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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...
‘Battle of Dromana’ - Carrum delegates ridicule reports Compiled by Cameron McCullough ON Thursday night, July 14th, the delegates of the Mornington Peninsula Football Association met at Copsey’s Hotel, Somerville, when the President (Cr P. McArthur) presided. Crs Rigby, Stephens, and Griffeth, and Messrs H. McCulloch, Cameron, Firth, Simcock, Wilkinson, Carigg, G. McLear, P. Floyd and Morphett were also present. Mr E. Laging (Carrum) wrote objecting to the repeated appointment of White as umpire for matches in which Carrum played. It was stated that White had umpired three Carrum matches successively – against Somerville and Hastings at Carrum and the match at Dromana. It was alleged that White permitted rough play without hindrance. Mr R. Clydesdale (Dromana) wrote objecting to umpires travelling to the various matches with competing teams, but nothing was done in the matter by the delegates. Umpire James (East Melbourne), wrote stating that he umpired the match between Dromana and Carrum and he reported Jim McLear (Dromana) for striking Tom Feavor (Carrum) with his clenched fist in a very cowardly way. There were no police present. Mr Lou Carigg (Dromana) – Well, that’s the limit! The audacity of James is incomprehensible! Why, he wasn’t there; it was Les White who umpired the match! Cr H. Rigby (Carrum) – None were more disgusted than we to see White at Dromana. Mr G. McLear (Dromana) – He
admitted to me that he was White, saying that James was seriously ill with pneumonia and couldn’t come. Mr H. McCulloch (Frankston) – As the man, James, was apparently never on the ground, we should not deal with the report. Mr McLear (Dromana) – As captain, he should have told me that he intended to report Jim McLear. The rules demand it, but he did not mention the matter to me. Mr Cameron (Frankston) – All we should do is find out who did umpire and report the matter to the League. Messrs Carigg and McCulloch moved to that effect. There were no dissentients. Mr Carrigg (Dromana) said that the match between Carrum and Dromana was the most disgraceful he had ever witnessed. Jim McLear was greatly provoked before he hit Feavor, who had deliberately charged “Bunny” Dyson. Jim McLear was one of the finest men on the peninsula, yet he was violently attacked with sticks and stones. Cr Stephens, (Carrum) – Oh, out it out! Mr Carrigg – Carrum was looking for gore all the time. (Laughter). I say they never should have been admitted to the Association. Mr Firth (Somerville) – But the Dromana delegates voted in favor of the Naval Base and Carrum being admitted! Mr G. McLear (Dromana) – I have nothing against the Carrum players. I blame the umpiring and one or two spectators for the whole trouble. Cr Griffeth (Mornington) – I voted to admit Carrum and the Naval
Base. I would do so again. My only complaint against Carrum is that they proved themselves “too hot” for Mornington. (Laughter) We are going to try and square things up when we meet next time. (Laughter). Cr Rigby (Carrum) – I am proud of the Carrum players and their supporters, and deeply resent Mr Carrigg’s imputations of cowardice. Mr Cameron (Frankston) – Carrum beat us fairly and square; we have no complaints to make. Mr McCulloch (Frankston) – Hear, hear. The matter then dropped. Mr Carrigg asked whether Johnston and Laidlaw, now playing with Carrum, were the same Johnston and Laidlaw who, with McAuly, were disqualified for life at Chelsea last season by the Federal Association? The President – I have no knowledge of the matter. Mr Carrigg – I am quoting from the Moorabbin “News,” which says players of the same name were rubbed out for life. Do the Carrum delegates know anything about it ? Cr Stephens – I know absolutely nothing about it. Cr Rigby – It’s a surprise to me. I will make it my business to investigate those charges. The President – It will be unfortunate for Carrum if they are – I don’t say they are the same players who were disqualified for life. In that case, Carrum would probably lose all their matches. Cr Griffeth moved, and Mr Carrigg seconded, that the secretary get particulars from the Federal Association and invite these two players to
sign a declaration that they were not disqualified for life; and that the matter be also referred to the League. *** MR P. Wheeler will give a lecturette on “A Trip to Fiji,” at the Frankston Progress Association meeting next Tuesday evening. *** WHEN the Railway Commissioners visited Frankston last week, they were met by the Shire President, (Cr Mason), and Crs Oates and Wells. Mr Clapp again assured the deputation that the electrification of the Frankston line would be completed by August next year, and in the meantime he did not propose to alter the running of trains to Frankston. Mr Clapp said he would take steps to obviate the blocking of the evening express outside the Frankston station and promised to enquire into the practicability of providing a traffic sub-way at Beach Street crossing. *** AT the quarterly meeting of the Peninsula Schools Committees Association, held on Wednesday night, at Frankston, (Cr W. Armstrong in the chair) it was decided to organise a combined picnic to Royal Park in November next. The shire president, Cr Mason, was present, and invited the committee to attend a meeting of the council’s subcommittee on Monday evening next to further consider the idea of securing an Elementary High School for the peninsula. *** THE gale last Friday night, from the effects of which Frankston escaped, wrought considerable damage, howev-
er, at Mornington, where the damage is estimated at £1500. The tide was one of the highest for many years, and the wind sweeping in from the north-west, with no obstacle to mitigate its force, drove the waves high up over the foreshore. At Fisherman’s Beach, Mornington, 44 bathing boxes were wrecked and washed away, and broken timber and wreckage were piled up in some places three feet high. Rowing boats were torn from their moorings and smashed to bits. At many points, the cliffs, undermined by the wind lashed waves, were eaten away to the extent of 8 or 10 feet. Even the massive stone coping of the sea wall at the pier could not withstand the onslaught. Though the blocks of stone were fastened together with heavy iron staples, they were lifted and all swept up on to the roadway and the pier, the decking of which suffered considerable damage. It has been suggested by residents along the peninsula bayside that since the deepening of the entrances to Port Phillip the volume of water and the rise and fall of the tide has increased considerably, and the erosion has consequently become greater. The steady encroachment of the sea has become more marked – what was a green sward at Mornington 10 years ago is now below high water mark – and experiences at Mornington prove that something will have to be done to prevent the inevitable ravages by the waves to public and private property. *** From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 22 July 1921
THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES
Notes from the Bunker: Living La Vida Lockdown By Stuart McCullough THERE ought to be a term for it. For lack of an alternative, I’m going with ‘Pfizerized’. As of last week, that’s what I am. Not only did getting vaccinated give me some peace of mind, it also provided me with a legitimate reason for travelling further than five kilometres. I was so excited to be going anywhere that I hung my head out the window, kelpie-style, to enjoy to full sensory experience of motion. For I am not enjoying lockdown. Not at all. On Monday, I started to look forward to bin night. Which is on Wednesday. As a general rule, I consider bin night a chore; something that must not be forgotten rather than something for which I am breathlessly counting down the hours. After a week of lockdown, the idea of having a legitimate reason to walk down to the end of the driveway and back again was a giddy thrill I hoped would sustain me. Tuesday, in a word, was a surprise. As I made my morning commute – which now consists for walking from the kitchen to the study while trying not to spill my coffee – I felt I was being watching. As my head snapped upwards and I duly spilled my white with one all over the floorboards, I noticed a fox standing at my backdoor, staring in. For a moment, each of us looked at the other, unsure of what to do. There are foxes around the neighborhood, but this is the first time I’ve been stalked by one. Clearly, lockdown has emboldened the animal kingdom more generally. Sensing weakness, some of them have decided that now is the time to assert themselves and launch their take over. The fox seemed nonplussed
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Finally, the big day arrived. To make the most of it, I put on my dinner suit and casually strutted down the driveway with both the regular bin and re-
cycling bin. I live in an area where the local council gives you a regular sized recycling bin, but a smaller regular bin that is somewhere between an adult sized wheelie bin and a Coles minicollectible. It fits enough garbage; it’s just that to wheel it around, you’d ideally be no taller than four feet. Mind you, I’ve never met anyone from my local council who, for all I know, may all be Oompa Loompas. Despite the awkwardness of carrying my regular bin while rolling the recycling bin down the driveway, I found that my neighbors had put their bins out already. Meaning that I had completely squandered my only chance for meaningful human contact for the entire week. I resolved to message my neighbors and synchronize our watches so that, in future, we could make the most of one of the few sanctioned reasons for being outside. Thursday was the big one. That’s the day I’d allowed for take away food. Forget Uber Eats. I wanted the full experience of walking somewhere to pick up a meal. Masking up, I put a bag under my arm and began purposefully striding towards the main street; passing as I did, my empty bins which I hadn’t taken in because I was saving that for a special occasion. I was on a mission. I’m a big believer in the whole ‘QR Code’ thing. So much so, that I’ve installed them at the entry points to every room in my house, despite the fact that I live alone. Even an early morning trip to visit the water closet isn’t complete if I don’t scan in. You can’t be too careful. As I continued walking to the main drag, I clutched the phone in my pocket, ready to whip it out and
do my duty. As I approached the entrance, I pulled out my phone to find a message that said it was ‘disabled’ except if it was an emergency. This was unexpected. A phone is currently the passport to pretty much everything and I had no idea which buttons I’d inadvertently pushed to achieve this result. It was unclear how long this telephonic paralysis was going to last. I was also unsure whether picking up a kebab would constitute an emergency as such, although I was kind of peckish. Luckily, the phone unlocked itself and I was able to scan in and get dinner. Although, that said, there was a brief moment of awkwardness when I’m sure the person serving me said it would be ‘forty dollars’ which, unless you’re at an airport (and, let’s face it, none of us are), is quite a lot for a kebab. It then became apparent that between the mask and Perspex screen, I’d simply misheard him. As of Friday, the fox is yet to return. It’s another five days until bin night and there’s not a whole lot to look forward to. I’ve taken to wearing my dinner suit all day, every day. I can’t be sure, but I think it’s making other people in Zoom meetings feel uncomfortable. For now, though, I’m taking some assurance in being fully vaccinated and in knowing that others are keen to get theirs also. It will all be over soon. Or, at least, I hope so. We need to get out of this thing before the foxes get a chance to mobilize and take over once and for all. stuart@stuartmccullough.com
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Past and present reasons for living in Mornington As a longtime advocate for saving our environment l applaud the introduction of food waste in green waste bins (“Food scraps not to be wasted” The News 20/7/21). Along with reducing packaging, home composting and recycling soft plastics l now believe l should only need to have the land fill bin emptied once or twice a year. I do hope all residents will get on board with this council initiative. I am a proud member of Mornington and District Historical Society and applaud The News for its excellent “Celebrating 160 years of Mornington” in last week’s edition. l hope this souvenir promotion will inspire many lovers of Mornington to come and enjoy the Post Office Museum in coming months when we are able to “open up”. The museum has been closed this year as its collections needed to be packed up and stored off site whilst much required painting took place. Reopening has of course been hampered by lockdowns. If you are inspired by the rich history in the souvenir edition l hope readers will visit the museum on Sunday afternoons in coming months when current restrictions ease. Maybe even consider becoming a member of MDHS. Libby Gillingham, Mornington
Rubbish watch The first law of cheating on your neighbours is to ensure that they haven’t got a neighbourhood watch label on the front entrance. Second law is to remove any outstanding bills, cricket achievement certificates, toys and stale packaged foodstuffs. And the third law is not be caught.
Sadly, some wet behind the ears youngish person failed all three and even left poor Teddy bear among all the olives for all to see and forensically identify the lowlife for the police to follow up, the local cricket club to locate and the shire’s environmental protection department hit squad to prosecute. You’ll be glad to know that along with no fines for coveting our ratepayers paid for DVDs, CDs and those funny old fashioned papery things, yes books, Mornington Peninsula Shire has put your case in the too hard basket. You have survived the shame and local law penalties of being awarded the Crap Neighbour Award of the Year for our little backwater unmade road paradise in Woodlands. I am so pleased you got off your lazy butt and swept up your excess crap tout suite and retrieved your little possum’s well deserved team player award certificate because you are surely getting the Dingbat Award. I am personally available to train you in after dark dumping for a fee and ensure you that my wonderfully clean shire bins are being filmed with CCTV on Thursday, so please smile the next time, just for the record. Also be aware, should you make the mistake again of leaving whole shopping bags of unopened croissants, pies and doughnuts, please wrap them securely and add jam and butter. Ian Morrison, Mount Eliza
Stress relief I’d like to express my feelings for the man who, like me, was under stress at lunch time on Friday 18 June. Attending the emergency entrance at Frankston Hospital after leaving family members and being
unable to act as an advocate at a time when they needed one, all due to COVID restrictions. He asked if I was OK. I wasn’t. I’d had a previous bad experience at a local hospital in leaving a loved one who was left untreated until the next day when it was realised how serious his condition was, not being able to swallow or talk, with an as yet undiagnosed illness. After that I’d said I’d never again leave one of mine without an advocate. Here I was doing what I’d said I’d never do. The man had a real anguish too, leaving a younger son and I’ve thought of him ever since. I’d like to know if all turned out well for him. My husband is on the mend after two weeks in hospital and had the best of treatment. I’m grateful and thank that man for showing with a word that he cared for another. Philippians, chapter 2 verse 4 in the Bible says we should do that. He did this at a time when he was stressed, a rare thing. Paula Page, Rye
Cape of neglect The function of a local government authority is to meet the needs of all the citizens within its area of responsibility. However, since the establishment of the Mornington Peninsula Shire in 1994 the Cape Schanck community has received $120,000 of shire budgets. This allocation was for two secondhand bus shelters and a further allocation of $100,000, five years ago, for the development of a Cape Schanck Reserve, which has yet to be designed, let alone implemented. The Cape Schanck community forms part of, but is not currently connected to, a significant number of tourism attractions in the Mornington Peninsula National Park which surrounds the Cape Schanck settlement, benefitting the general Victorian public and the shire. The most recognisable asset of Cape Schanck is the Cape Schanck lighthouse which was the second lighthouse built in Victoria together with the prominent outcrop of Pulpit Rock at the very tip of the
cape as well as the very popular Bushrangers Bay, all of which attract over 350,000 visitors each year. In the past two [shire] budgets we sought an allocation for a feasibility study into the development of a track along Cape Schanck Road on the grounds of safety for local residents and tourists alike by connecting the road track to existing tracks in the national park. However, on both occasions our submissions were rejected. The Cape Schanck community does not need expensive sporting facilities, our needs are simple. We believe our needs are not being met by the shire. We will again submit our request for a feasibility study into a track down Cape Schanck Road in next year’s budget. Maybe on our third attempt we will be successful. Barrie Rimmer, president, Friends of Cape Schanck
Stepping back Terra Australis was a group of colonies in the 19th century. It became a federation in the 20th century. It appears to [have] returned to being a group of colonies in the 21st century Geoffrey Lane, Mornington
Changes needed I would like to thank Cr David Gill for instigating Mornington Peninsula Shire Council opposition to Ryman Healthcare’s proposal in Mount Eliza. David ensured that the VCAT position of council was about protecting our green wedge. Broad community support for this must not be overlooked. The state government Planning Minister [Richard Wynne] should now amend the planning scheme so that planning applications no longer allow loopholes that enable unacceptable developments in the green wedge zone. The VCAT decision, although a big win on amenity grounds, still allows inappropriate developments in the green wedge. Steve Karakitsos, president, South Eastern Centre for Sustainability
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By Craig MacKenzie ALEX Whyte is confident that Peninsula Strikers can finish the season in style. The 22-year-old is back at the club where his career kicked off and can’t wait for a season reboot. “I think we’ve been unlucky in the majority of our games this year,” Whyte said. “We’re just missing that one element that could turn our losses and draws into wins but I’m confident it’ll be coming soon. “We’ve got a lot of quality players and if we ever get back out there we can really finish the season strongly.” The fuse that could ignite the side and trigger a surge up the ladder may be star striker Ben Doree who is tipped to return after a brief spell with State 1 side Richmond. “Ben’s trained with us and he’d be a great acquisition for the second half of the season,” Whyte added. “But we need to give a 90-minute performance week-in week-out and where we end up on the ladder is entirely in our own hands.” Whyte started playing in Strikers’ under-7s before his link with coach Jean Dimanche took him to Richmond, South Melbourne and eventually Bentleigh Greens. “He took a group of us to all three clubs and also arranged an overseas tour to Italy when I was 15 where we played against a number of different teams. “When he took us to Bentleigh it was in the under-16s and I also played under Artour Kirichian, now at Springvale White Eagles, and Patrick Thompson in the under-20s who’s now with Kingston City.” Frankston Pines coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor was at Greens enjoying a successful stint as the club’s under-20s coach during Whyte’s progression to that level.
Aiming high: Alex Whyte in action for Peninsula Strikers earlier this season in an FFA Cup tie at Centenary Park. Picture: Darryl Kennedy
Taylor then joined Langwarrin for the 2018 season and that impacted on the youngster’s next move. “I’d hoped to get into Langwarrin’s senior squad but went with ‘Squizzy’ in the 20s to start out with. “I was seen as one of the older boys in the team which helped with my leadership and it definitely developed my game. “In 2019 I signed with the seniors under Scott (Miller) and Jamie (Skelly) and played half a season before joining Strikers. “Both Scott and Jamie thought that Strikers was a good option for me to test myself against men especially on the physical side of my game.”
Nichols’ gutsy gelding on track for Spring HORSE RACING
By Ben Triandafillou STREETS of Avalon is right on track for his Spring targets after running a gallant second in the Group Three Bletchingly Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday. The tough six-year-old gelding sat outside the leader in the day’s feature sprint and was one of the first horses to come off the bridle turning for home. Showing plenty of determination, Streets of Avalon didn’t give in under the pressure and fought off several challenges in the straight. But, a late dive from the Phillip Stokes-trained Sansom proved costly as the four-year-old gelding got his head down right on the line to nab
“I need to improve my strength and my capability to win that second ball. “I still have to get used to playing against men but I’m getting there. “It’s not just about playing pretty football which is what most of my career has involved. “It’s also about hard work and putting your body on the line for the team.” In State 3 news Frankston Pines has been told by council that a return to Monterey Reserve has been targeted for April next year. The club’s usual home ground is undergoing a multi-million dollar makeover. Council also told Pines that its current joint tenancy of Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve may be extended to 2022 as Pines looks to expand its All Abilities program as well as developing junior programs involving two or three junior teams and MiniRoos. Meanwhile Football Victoria hopes to resume competition this weekend restrictions permitting. The state body emailed clubs on Friday explaining its intention to use every opportunity to return to competition as soon as possible and was hoping that it would get the green light from state government for a season reboot. FV’s competitions team is working on the fixtures with a view to completing a full season but stressed the ever-changing circumstances the sport faces and the need to be agile and flexible when reacting to them.
the victory. Mornington-based trainer Shane Nichols said it was a huge first-up performance from his dual Group One winner. “He was very brave,” Nichols said. “It was just the bob of the head that was out of sync otherwise he probably wins but he’s on track for a very good spring as long as we can draw a gate and get good weather.” Despite the tough run, Nichols said the gelding has come through it in “really good shape”. Streets of Avalon will have a three-week break before heading back to Caulfield for the Group Two P.B Lawrence Stakes (1400m). If all goes well, he’ll head third-up into the Group One Memsie Stakes (1400m) a fortnight later.
Out-bobbed: Shane Nichols’ Streets of Avalon finishes a narrow second to Sansom in the Group Three Bletchingly Stakes at Caulfield. Picture: Supplied
Danny Verdun was in charge at Centenary Park when Whyte made the switch. “I really enjoyed my time under Danny and I’ll always be grateful to him for giving me my senior debut. “I went there to play week-in week-out and I was happy to do that in whatever role he gave me. “I started in midfield because there had been an injury to Jonny Guthrie and when he came back I switched to right back and finished the season at left back.” Verdun resigned and Paul Williams was appointed but COVID-19 shut down the 2020 season. When teams were allowed to start training again it ushered in an unusually lengthy pre-season. “I think we started back in late September or early October,” White said. “Paul started bringing in the players he wanted then we hit the track and were working pretty hard. “We were gathering momentum and started playing games early. “I think our first game was on 3 January and I think we played 11 or 12 games which was good for our fitness and helped us to gel together. “I thought we were looking really good and we were confident within ourselves of doing things then we’ve had this stop-start stuff which is unfortunate.” Despite the delays Whyte’s aims haven’t changed – aside from playing as long as he can he wants to continue to test himself. “One of my ambitions is to play at as high a level as possible and I’m going to continue to work hard and see what opportunities arise.
NEXT WEEK’S GAMES Friday 30 July, 8.30pm Heatherton Utd v Skye Utd – Bosnia and Herzegovina Centre Chelsea v Seaford Utd – Edithvale Recreation Reserve FC Noble Hurricanes v Somerville Eagles – Alex Nelson Reserve Saturday 31 July, 3pm Mornington v Boroondara-Carey Eagles – Dallas Brooks Park Peninsula Strikers v Collingwood City – Centenary Park Hampton East Brighton v Frankston Pines – Dendy Park Baxter v Sandown Lions – Baxter Park Mount Martha v Rosebud – Civic Reserve Aspendale Stingrays v Bunyip District – Jack Grut Reserve Saturday 31 July, 4pm Goulburn Valley Suns v Langwarrin – John McEwen Reserve
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