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Residents at a Patterson Lakes aged care home have walked the equivalent distance around Australia’s coastline to keep fit. See story page 5. Picture: Supplied

New COVID-19 cases cause concern Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au LOCATIONS in Aspendale Gardens, Mordialloc, and Chelsea Heights have been listed as tier one COVID-19 exposure sites. The Department of Health has listed multiple local sites in its list of COVID-19 exposure settings. Visitors to “tier one” locations have been instructed to get tested and isolate for 14

days. A positive COVID-19 case dined at the Chelsea Heights Hotel on 23 May from 12:10pm until 1:30pm, forcing other guests into two weeks of isolation. Other tier one exposure sites are the Sporting Globe on Main Street, Mordialloc between 6.17pm and 9.43pm on 23 May, and Subway Chelsea Heights on Piper Drive between 11.30am and 12.15pm on 25 May. A positive COVID-19 case attended both those venues as well.

Last week, Victorian COVID-19 testing commander Jeroen Weimar said that the Mordialloc Sporting Globe was of particular concern to contact tracers. “We have an individual who was at the Sporting Globe in Mordialloc between 6:15pm and 9:45pm on Sunday 23 May, we believe they caught the infection then,” he said. “So we now see the significant risk in particular at those social venues, the bars and clubs.”

As of 31 May there are three active COVID-19 cases among residents from the Kingston local government area. Other tier two sites have been listed in Parkdale, Chadstone, and Cranbourne. A one week “circuit breaker” lockdown was announced on 27 May in response to a growing number of COVID-19 cases in Victoria. The five kilometer travel limit has been reintroduced. People can only leave home for

work, school, caregiving, shopping, and to get vaccinated. In response to growing case numbers, the state government has opened up vaccinations to people in the 40-49 age bracket. There are 54 active COVID-19 cases in Victoria as of 31 May, with a lockdown extension not yet ruled out. To book a vaccine appointment call 1800 020 080. For a list of current exposure sites visit coronavirus.vic.gov. au/exposure-sites


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Putting a focus on accessibility MORE places in Mordialloc will soon be made accessible to people with disabilities. Work is set to get underway to install an accessible toilet at Peter Scullin Reserve. Plans for a floating pontoon in Mordialloc Creek and an upgrade to the boating gangways and pontoons at George Woods Reserve have also been approved. Kingston Mayor Steve Staikos said “changing places accessible toilets provide the space and the features needed to ensure that people with limited mobility can toilet and change with dignity – improving opportuni-

ties to enjoy longer outings to public spaces like our popular Peter Scullin Reserve. Changing places accessible toilets are larger than standard accessible toilets, have extra features including an adult changing table, shower, wall-mounted hoist and a privacy screen.” Council is spending $1 million to fit out the facility. A new ramp at George Woods Reserve will link the existing promenade with an eight-metre long and nine-metre wide floating pontoon. Construction on the floating pontoon is scheduled to begin in June.

Council has also installed Changing Places facilities at Bicentennial Park in Chelsea and Riding for the Disabled in Moorabbin. A fourth facility will open soon at the new Carrum Foreshore Park. “Another Changing Places facility has been earmarked as part of the redevelopment of the Mentone Life Saving Club, which is due to get underway in June. The new building will also feature a DDA compliant pedestrian ramp, ensuring everyone has access to the Mentone foreshore,” Cr Staikos said.

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Council considers parking changes KINGSTON Council says it is considering revised parking restrictions for residents on Lochiel Avenue. Residents on the Edithvale street have complained about receiving $165 fines for parking in front of their own homes. Kingston Council’s development and planning acting general manager, Paul Marsden, said “council has received a few calls from residents about having difficulty parking in the street. In response to these additional concerns, council will be conducting further consultation to look at any issues with parking on the south side of Lochiel Avenue. The proposal involves changes to the current timed restrictions to allow residents to overstay these restrictions with parking permits.” “In response to concerns raised by the community about traffic flow and congestion in Lochiel Avenue due to the Level Crossing Removal Project works, in February council conducted extensive consultation with residents about installing temporary no stopping restrictions in the area during peak hours to alleviate

the issues,” he said. “The feedback from local residents showed there was strong support for the temporary parking restrictions. “Council moved ahead with the temporary parking restrictions and notified residents via an information bulletin that signs would be installed on the north side of Lochiel Avenue, between Station Street and Clydebank Road, in the following two to four weeks. Residents were also advised that council would be conducting additional consultation at the completion of the LXRP works to determine if the no stopping restriction should remain permanently. The no stopping signs were then installed on 29 April.” Lochiel Avenue resident Deon Vlotman told The News last week that “a permit for residents is a solution to prevent us from getting tickets, they can still give tickets to non-residents. What does not help us is that they are issuing permits to build townhouses around us and not accommodating for more parking” (“Fines for parking outside homes”, The News, 26/5/21).

Bridge works begin at Governor Road WORK will begin this month to install bridge beams at Governor Road in Braeside. The Mordialloc Freeway project team has finished building the bridge abutments and centre supports for the bridge. The beams will be installed from early June. Major Roads Projects Victoria says “we’ll install 6 beams on the southern side of Governor Road between 6am and 6pm on Thursday 3 and Friday 4 June.” “Once the first 12 beams have been lifted into place, we’ll move all traffic from the eastbound lanes onto the westbound lanes from Saturday 5 June until late 2021. One lane will continue to remain open in each direction. We’ll then install 6 beams on the northern side of Governor Road between 6am and 6pm on Monday 7 and Tuesday

8 June. “These works may be affected by the weather. If they are, we’ll continue to work between 6am and 6pm on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 June to finish installing the beams. “The trucks delivering the bridge beams will need to enter our worksite via Springvale Road to avoid road closures on Governor Road between Boundary Road and Bate Drive for asphalt resurfacing works being carried out by the Department of Transport. Due to their size, the trucks are only permitted to travel between 1:30am and 5:30am. Up to six trucks will enter the site each night from Springvale Road and will park in our worksite with their engines off until 6am when we start work.”

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Man charged with 81 offences A MAN has been charged with 81 offences after a police investigation into burglaries occurring in Carrum Downs. As part of an investigation into a number of commercial burglaries in the Carrum Downs industrial area, Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives executed a search warrant on Access Way, 26 May. Police say they seized a “large quantity of allegedly stolen property” at the Carrum Downs property. Police arrested a 39-year-old Carrum Downs man in relation to 81 offences including handle stolen goods, negligently deal proceeds crime, drug possession, and bail offences. He was remanded in custody to appear at Frankston Magistrates Court on 27 May. A 22-year-old Carrum Downs woman was also

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issued a caution in relation to drug possession, and a 17-year-old Seaford male was interviewed in relation to “various offending” and released pending further enquiries. Victoria Police Detective Senior Constable Christopher Fidler said “this is a pleasing result for detectives where we have located a large quantity of allegedly stolen goods.” “We are always interested in information from the public in relation to this type of offending,” he said. “If people approach you with tools to sell or car parts and the deal sounds too good to be true then it probably is. “If anyone has information in relation to goods they believe to be stolen please contact your local police station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”

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POLICE believe that the shooting deaths of two men in Keysborough and Narre Warren in 2017 are linked. At around 10pm on 2 May, 2017, 22-yearold Muhamed Yucel was leaving a townhouse on Church Street in Keysborough when several shots were fired towards him. He was struck several times and died at the scene. Two other men, Keysborough residents aged 23 and 22, received injuries from gunshots. On 16 August 2017, 26-year-old Zabi Ezedyar was shot and killed at the front door of a house on Kurrajong Road in Narre Warren. A statement from Victoria Police read “on this occasion detectives believe the gunman attended the correct address but shot the wrong person.” “In both cases, investigators believe the victims were the innocent parties in cases of mistaken identity and were murdered by members of the Comanchero Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) who shot the wrong people.” A black Jeep was seen at the scene of the crime in Keysborough, but was later found burnt out in Cranbourne. The car was bearing false numberplates police say “were manufactured at a gymnasium with a photocopying device linked to several persons of interest.” Officer in charge of the homicide squad, Detective Inspector Tim Day, said” “Muhamed Yucel and Zabi Ezedyar were two innocent young men who lost their lives due to the callous stupidity, cavalier attitude to violence, and utter incompetence of members of the Comanchero Outlaw Motorcycle Gang.” “Due to the actions by individuals in both incidents, we’ve been able to identify a number of people within the Comancheros who have had both direct and indirect involvement with the offending,” he said. “The actions of one individual in particular has brought scru-

tiny upon the club, and we know that there is angst amongst members of the club because of this. “We’ve been able to significantly progress the investigation due to some brave individuals who have provided information and intelligence. Associates of one of the two suspects, who we believe is cowering offshore, have been both willingly and unwillingly involved in this offending. “We know that there are people on the fence about acting on what they know and we are appealing to them to come forward. You know the line has been crossed on these two murders. Again, these were two innocent young men who were doing nothing wrong and had their whole lives ahead of them. They didn’t deserve to be gunned down by cowardly, incompetent fools who were too stupid to get their powder dry from the outset.” Police have asked anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Tool thief wanted A SPATE of tool thefts across Frankston South, Carrum Downs, and Langwarrin are being investigated by police. Police say that a man on a motor scooter has been stealing tools at night since at least 26 March. They say the scooter has a bag or carry system on the rear. “These tools are expensive, and their theft has left many tradies out-of-pocket and seriously affected their businesses,” a statement on the police eyewatch Facebook page read. Anyone with information or who has seen the man can contact First Constable Amy Smith at Frankston Criminal Investigation Unit on 9784 5572 or email VP42907@police. vic.gov.au


Retirement village shares long trek RESIDENTS at Stockland’s retirement village in Patterson Lakes have walked the entire distance around Australia’s coastline, while still staying close to home. To help keep active during lockdown, the residents began tracking their steps. Together they have now walked more than 34,000 kilometers together. Resident Kathy Upton said everyone in the residential village “has been incredibly supportive since we’ve taken on this challenge. By starting this trek around the world I was able to meet with other residents, which has really helped me feel connected to not only my neighbours but the wider community.” “When you see how far we’ve travelled around the world, it really helps put it in perspective. We enjoy the social aspects on the walks and keep encouraging each other to achieve our goal to make it around the world! We all really look forward to these walks each week and hope they continue for a long time to come.”

Aged care residents sharing a walk together. Together they have walked over 30,000 kilometers. Picture: Supplied

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Late library nights continue THE after dark program at Carrum Downs library will continue into next year. The Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation has paid the library $32,000 to keep the program running until July 2022. Libraries After Dark sees the doors kept open late in a bid to combat social isolation and gambling related harm. Since beginning the program in February, more than 800 people have spent time in Carrum Downs library after hours. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said “the Libraries After Dark program is such a great initiative. I am delighted that additional funding from the Victorian

Responsible Gambling Foundation will see this program continue at the Carrum Downs Library until July 2022 - providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for those who might be struggling with gambling addiction and social isolation.” The Carrum Downs Library opens until 10pm on Thursdays. The library is at 203 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs.

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POWER company AGL says it lost about $108 million because of its failed bid for a gas import terminal at Crib Point. In a statement released to the Australian Stock Exchange last week AGL said it had estimated it would spend $130 million on the project, with $22 million being “expensed” so far. “As a result, AGL expects to recognise a pre-tax loss of up to $108 million as a significant item in its FY21 financial statements,” the statement said. “Engagement with the community and relevant parties has been integral to this process and AGL thanks those involved for their participation.” The Save Westernport community which led opposition to the proposed floating gas terminal said it was “absolutely delighted that … AGL finally told the truth about their plans for Crib Point, announcing that their gas factory will not be going ahead”. The plan was knocked back on environmental grounds by the state government in March, which led to AGL abandoning the project (“AGL withdraws request for federal approval” The News 3/5/21). AGL’s statement in early May confirmed it would “cease any further development of the proposed liquified natural gas (LNG) import jetty at Crib Point”. “This follows the Independent Advisory Committee (IAC) findings and the Victorian Planning Minister’s determination on 30 March 2021 that the project would have unacceptable environmental effects. “AGL takes its environmental obligations seriously and works cooperatively with all regulatory agencies to ensure we meet all regulatory requirements and engage with the communities where we operate, so as to respond to their concerns.” AGL said it had “recognised” the opportunity at Crib Point “and the environmental standards we needed to meet in a location of this kind” and had “presented a scientifically sound case … which demonstrated that the potential environmental effects were manageable”. AGL said its “highly flexible gas portfolio and a supply strategy” would enable it to meet customer demand “from existing and new domestic supply sources and proposed third party regasification projects, leveraging LNG supply options developed for the Crib Point gas Import terminal project”. When announcing his decision against AGL’s proposal on 30 March, Planning Minister Richard Wynne said it was very clear “that this project would cause unacceptable impacts on the Western Port environment and the Ramsar wetlands – it’s important that these areas are protected”. More than 400 people attended “exuberant celebrations” organised by Save Westernport two days before AGL’s statement was issued. The group issued a statement saying the celebration at Balnarring “marked the final chapter in the monumental campaign which many thought we'd never win, but were able to, by demonstrating that when many communities, groups and individuals are moved enough and work together, Goliath can be beaten”. Keith Platt


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Art highlights contrast with trust’s actions and words I was moved and buoyed by the multifarious eloquent expressions encapsulated in the Holding Ground exhibition at Silver Leaf Art Box (“Holding Ground for Arthurs Seat” The News, 19/04). How lucky we are to have leaders like Silver Leaf’s Chiara Finnigan and Penelope Gebhardt. And how fortunate to have dynamic, principled artists such as Rosie Weiss. The contrast could not be starker between them and the [Hillview Quarries’] Ross Trust and its proposal to blast an open-cut mine on Arthurs Seat - destroying some 94 acres of native bushland in the process - represents a moral failure of epic proportions. The trust’s ethics charter is itself a masterpiece of self-deception and hypocrisy. “prioritising social responsibility” and “enhancing our environment” are two purported aims of its fourpoint charter. These trustees vow to ensure “Victoria’s biodiversity is conserved, protected and valued by all as part of a healthy and resilient environment”. Paint it anyway you like, that’s insidious greenwash at its worst. What a shame the board of this self-styled philanthropic conservationist charity does not consist of true nature-loving visionaries like those behind Holding Ground. Ed Merrison, Shoreham

into letterboxes asking for our considered opinion on supporting “a full public transport overhaul for the Mornington Peninsula”. Additionally, his spiel compares us with Frankston. Ha, I’m rolling on the floor with uncontrollable guffaws, anyone can see why we have a disconnection at the Frankston transportation terminal. It’s called political power. The most creative thing I think he could do for the peninsula is retire and open up the possibility that Dan Andrew’s government and the Victorian Labor Party would encourage a suitable socially aware and member of the working class to stand as a representative. Please [Mornington MP David] Morris, give the younger generation an opportunity to participate. You have earned the right to retire and further enjoy the fruits of your many years of public service. Yes, I have made an executive decision to recycle your electoral transport survey card as a bookmark and, please, no more rhetorical dead certs mailers when the taxpayers’ money could be better spent on surveys of homelessness, social housing availability, aged care improvements and ambulance response times. Yes, for an overhaul, and no, I don’t belong to any political party. Ian Morrison, Mount Eliza

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I know for a fact that our local member doesn’t have to worry about transportation on his patch as he has enjoyed the labours of being our MP for yonks by driving what I regard as luxury vehicles. Secondly, his latest free handout dropped

I see the statement by [Federal Treasurer] Josh Frydenberg “Australia is playing its part on climate change, having met our 2020 commitments and on track to meet and beat our 2030 target,” as arguably the biggest incorrect statement of the

past five years. Currently, some 29 per cent of Australians are carrying on like pork chops. Somebody mentions blood clots and they run for cover; one in 200,000, thereabouts. I hope they don’t swim in Port Phillip, keeping in mind the risk of a shark attack, some seven deaths the past 175 years, ignoring the 35,000 or more who died driving here for a day at the beach. Beware of cars? Smoking, drinking, a dozen other reasons. There’s a risk factor in walking to your letterbox; spiders? It was only a year ago we were hoping someone would invent a vaccine. Now you have your cake, and you can’t find a knife? I need big words to expunge these frightened people from my everyday existence. Not only our leaders of course. Listening to the radio and reading the various letters pages emphasises our confusion. Well, my confusion anyway. The vacant reasons for not taking the needle. They’re waiting, for what? A second, third wave, Godot? I’ll try Thoreau: “Let us settle ourselves, and work and wedge our feet downward through the mud and slush of opinion, and prejudice, and tradition, and delusion, and appearance, that alluvion which covers the globe, through country, church and state, through poetry and philosophy and religion, till we come to a hard bottom and rocks in place, which we can call reality, and say, this is, and no mistake.” Do I feel better now? Not really. The cold mornings, the Collingwood disaster. One day at a time. Cliff Ellen, Rye

Mitre 10 shopfront is clearly a worthy heritage objective, and the contractor went to significant expense to brace it in position until it was fixed into the new structure behind. I suspect the rendered brick, half-round parapet is about to be sheeted in some new material, probably to make it look just the same as the new shops on each side. If this is so, it will obliterate the only remaining heritage feature in this part of the street and negate the whole reason, as well as the expense, of retaining it. Why not repair the facade with a handful of bricks and a bucket full of lime mortar and let it live proudly on for another 100 years? Would it be too much to expect a heritage sensitive colour scheme and sign? Dale Kelly, Rye

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Praiseworthy, but … Congratulations to Mornington Peninsula Shire for approving the new row of shops taking shape beside the old Mitre 10 store in Sorrento - far better than the bland and corporate ticky-tacky versions originally proposed. They make a positive contribution to the town, both in terms of heritage character and streetscape continuity. But I am puzzled. Retaining the former

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Mr Cooper grows a giant Swede turnip Compiled by Cameron McCullough A SWEDE turnip, weighing 7½lbs grown by Mr Cooper, of Frankston, was brought to ‘’The Standard” office on Wednesday. It was grown in sandy soil. *** IN the “Standard” of the 20th inst. it was stated that Miss Florence M. Vines, of Somerville, had secured third prize for soprano solo at the A.N.A. Competitions. This was incorrect, as the competition has not yet been concluded. The fact is that competitors are arranged in sections; that in which Miss Vines sung being the first of six sections. The names mentioned in the Press are those securing the highest number of marks – not necessarily in order of merit, but as they appear on the printed programme. After all competitors in the six sections have sung, those obtaining the highest number of marks are selected for a final competition, which in this class is not until June 17th. We thank Miss Vines for drawing our attention to this matter. Her many friends and admirers throughout the district are delighted at the high place she has won in competition with some of Australia’s best vocalists. *** IF you are looking for Prime Meat go to Clarke’s. *** ALTHOUGH not a dancing teacher, Miss Rene Galt, of “Balmoral,” Melbourne Road, Frankston, is willing to give private lessons in the 1921 ball-

room dances, as taught by the Misses Eileen and Jennie Brennan, who have just returned from London, Paris and New York. The new dances are said to be very graceful and attractive when properly executed, and the young folk of Frankston should be glad to avail themselves of the offer of Miss Galt, who may be consulted at “Balmoral,” Frankston. *** MR. W. H. Prider, of Swan Hill, has been on a short visit to Frankston and Hastings. *** MRS Hay, of Frankston House, who has been on an extended holiday to New Zealand, returned home this week. *** TO the Editor. I would like to give the facts with regard to a letter appearing last issue re my refusing to admit disabled soldiers to the benefit race meeting at Mornington. I did not refuse to admit the soldiers in question to the meeting, because injured and disabled soldiers always obtain free admittance to all parts of the course, and a good many soldiers were granted these privileges as usual on May 12th inst. I did, however, refuse to admit their motor car to the Paddock, for the reason that there is a minute on the books of the club to the effect “That no motor cars be allowed inside the Paddock, and that any cars containing injured and disabled soldiers be paddocked in the space set apart for members cars at the paddock cntrance

gates.” This letter gives the other side of the case. Thanking you, Yours &c. HERBERT DOWNWARD, Sec. Mornington Racing Club.. *** AT the Frankston Police Court, on Monday, before Mr C. G. V. Wiliams and Cr Oates. J.’sP., a man named Berg was charged with assaulting William Donald Wilson. Both parties described themselves as laborers, residing at Pearcedale. Mr L. L. Rostron, who appeared for the complainant, explained that Wilson and a man named Smart were driving home in a waggonette from Frankston market on the evening of the 18th inst. They were overtaken by defendant, who was on horseback. They passed the time of day, and Smart said to defendant, “Does that cow of yours ever come home.” Berg replied. “You keep your stockwhip off her,” and commenced to use bad language. Then Berg got off his horse, tied it up, and running after the vehicle, jumped in at the back, and attacked Wilson. This statement was borne out by the evidence of Wilson and Smart. Wilson said he suffered from a weak heart, and was under medical treatment, when Berg attacked him. Constable Diaball said he visited Pearcedale in response to a telephone message. He found Wilson in a dazed condition. Defendant admitted the assault to the constable, but said Wilson had

used insulting words. Defendant gave evidence to the effect that he had received provocation. The Bench inflicted a fine of £3 with £3 9s costs in default one month. *** IT is important that ratepayers should note the fact that all rates must be paid before the 10th June, otherwise their names will be excluded from the annual voters rolls and they will not be eligible to vote at the August elections. *** OUR Special Correspondent at Tyabb writes: There was a large crowd of spectators present at the match between Tyabb Seconds and Moorooduc Seconds on the Tyabb Oval last Saturday afternoon. Both teams appeared to be very evenly matched up to the interval, when the scores showed the visitors in the lead by five points 19 to 14 points. After this stage the Maroons again out-played their opponents, and they finished the game easy winners, with 18 points to spare. The final scores were Tyabb Seconds, 7 goals 7 behinds; Moorooduc, 5 goals 1 behind. The most prominent players in the maroon uniform were – Scanlan, Slocombe, Longmuir, Les Cole, Lewis Cole, Storey, Morrow, Golding and Alan Hodgins. For the red and whites, Grierson Bros (3). Anderson Bros (3), George Lucas, T. Wagner and Connell did serviceable work. Lou. Hutchinson umpired the match in an impartial manner. Mooruoduc have already shown

splendid promise of being in the final matches on this, their first entrance in the Second Association. Their players played fine friendly football against the Tyabbites last Saturday afternoon. Up till half time the Moorooduc team played superior football to the maroons, and picked out and kicked to their comrades better. In the third and final quarters the red and whites did not seem able to go the fast pace set them by the maroons, particularly in the final term, when the home team kicked 4 goals 3 behinds to the visitors’ nil. However, Moorooduc kicked better than the home team for goals, as the scores show. Several easy shots by the maroon forwards went the wrong side of the tall posts; but this is all in the game. H. Russell (2), A. Noble (2); Scanlan, Morrow and Storey were the goal kickers for the maroons. Tyabb will meet the Somerville Stars tomorrow at Somerville. There will be a grand concert and dance in the Tyabb Hall to-night (Friday) to supplement the funds of the Tyabb club. Melbourne and local talent at usual prices. *** PLAYNE Steet, Frankston, is in a deplorable condition as a result of the recent rains. It is some satisfaction to know that the shire engineer was instructed to prepare plans and submit estimates for the forming of this important thoroughfare. *** FROM the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 27 May 1921

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The Lowdown on the Lockdown Hearted By Stuart McCullough TO borrow the words of William Shakespeare: ‘Once more unto the breach, dear friends’. These words were attributed Henry the Fifth, who was attempting to inspire his soldiers prior to them storming Harfleur to get the last available rolls of toilet paper and beef mince. Or, to put it as Yogi Berra once so memorably did, ‘It’s de ja vu all over again’. Here we are, once more, in lockdown. It’s a little deflating, I know, but temporary. By now, though, we’re all kind of experts. Traditions have developed. Firstly, everyone sees the announcement coming a mile off. Despite this, nothing seems to prevent the customary panic buying the instant it becomes official. It seems that people drop whatever they’re doing the moment the news breaks before throwing the green bags in the back seat and hightailing it down to Coles, Woolies and Dan Murphys. Possibly not in that order. It’s as though we demand the right to lose our minds before lockdown kicks off. To be honest, I’m not sure who these people are. Surely they can’t be the same people who stuffed their trolleys with every spare bit of two-ply they could get their hands on in the first lockdown? They must still have mountains of the stuff from last time. Perhaps those who kept their nerve in previous lockdowns have decided to get the full pandemic experience and discover what it’s like to fight someone for a packet of pasta swirls and half a kilo of mince meat. The second part of the routine is that we have to dig out our masks again. For me, I like to pick a different theme

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it. Something about seeing someone walking down the street with a metal bucket on their head makes other people nervous. Apparently. In addition to chaffing, it also drastically reduced my field of vision. Trying to buy fruit with

a Ned Kelly helmet on is an absolute nightmare; believe me. This time, I’m steering clear of bushrangers altogether. Instead, for this lockdown I’ve decided to make a mask that I like to refer to as ‘the Tuckerbag’. Based on the world’s most manifestly inadequate puppet and spokesperson for the supermarket chain ‘Tuckerbag’, my mask will both be a nostalgic celebration and a reminder that, once upon a time, shopping bags were made of truly recyclable paper rather than some kind of heavy duty plastic that probably has a half life that would rival plutonium. There’s a slight problem with the eyes. I’m pretty sure the original ‘Tucker’ had eyes that were stuck on. Stuck on eyes are no good for navigating the fruit and vegie section of the supermarket. It’s bound to lead to trouble. Worse still, in the event that I am actually able to find the supermarket while wearing ‘the Tuckerbag’ mask, there’s a very good chance I won’t be able to find my way back out again. The third part of the lockdown routine is the regular evaluation of exposure sites. This serves two purposes: to see how close the nearest exposure site is to where you live and, secondly, to look with awe and quiet admiration at the busy social lives of others. I do want to say that those who supply these details are performing an immeasurable public service. But when I look at the list, I am struck by the fact that I really don’t get out enough. If I’m being honest, it’s hard not to be a tiny bit, well, judgmental. In previous outbreaks, who among us didn’t read the list of exposure sites and see

both ‘Dan Murphys’ and ‘Off Ya Tree’ and lift a knowing eyebrow? Or wonder at the kind of person who visits multiple K-Marts in a day instead of using the internet like the rest of us do? Yesterday, I saw that a shopping centre comfort station was listed as an exposure site for a ten-hour period. My thoughts immediately went to the person concerned, hoping that there were multiple trips involved as opposed to a single, catastrophic visit. My own lockdown traditions tend towards the idiosyncratic. I have taken to getting changed after work just so that it feels different. In old movies, they’d often talk about getting ‘changed for dinner’. It sounds kind of civilized. Last Tuesday, I ditched a pair of jeans and a flannel shirt to put on a tuxedo before mealtime. It was rissoles. In retrospect, I may have overdone it. I choose to look at the positives. I am now a certified black belt in ‘Microsoft Teams’. I also feel I know what to do when a lockdown is announced. I’m disappointed – but who isn’t? Nobody wants to be here and everybody wants things to get back to something like normal. Which they will. But I marvel at the ability of people to adapt, to look out for each other and to do what needs to be done. If the horror-show that is the last twelve months has taught us something, it’s that we can do anything when push comes to pandemic shove. Soon, lockdown will be a thing of the past and I can finally burn my Tuckerbag mask. The day can’t come soon enough. stuart@stuartmccullough.com


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By Craig MacKenzie FOOTBALL Victoria CEO Kimon Taliadoros remains hopeful that the state’s seven-day lockdown has no lasting effect on local clubs but acknowledges that 2020 has taken its toll. Last Thursday’s seven-day lockdown announcement forced FV to suspend all football activity during that period. “The unknown for all of us is obviously the extent of the lockdown,” Taliadoros said. “While that impacts on our fixtures if it only lasts for seven days then we face a less complicated scenario than if it is extended for another week or longer. “If the number of games required to be played becomes an issue then it possibly means midweek fixtures.” FV’s competitions department already has contacted clubs directing them to switch any Friday night fixtures this week to Saturday and local outfit Frankston Pines has obliged. Taliadoros stepped down as FV president earlier this year to take on the CEO’s role and has been heartened by the sport’s ability to bounce back from last season’s shutdown. “If we use 2019 as our baseline and obviously that’s pre-pandemic, the game was in pretty good shape,” he said. “Most clubs had seen participation growing with an increased focus on both women and girls and also on facilities. “Going into 2020 our numbers were really encouraging and what we’ve found now, say mid-May prior to this current lockdown, is that our numbers had almost fully recovered to the 2019 levels. “What that says to us is that the football economy has rebounded strongly. “Most clubs are back into their regular operating rhythm but some more than others. “It’s a bit patchy as some clubs are still carrying the legacy of 2020 but the good news for them is that football as we know it has returned and demand is strong. “Historically (player) registrations continue to increase up until about June so we would say, subject to this lockdown, that the game is in a very healthy state.”

needs improvement. “I’ve had a follow-up with the guys from Somerville and we need to get these local presidents together to get some extra leverage (with council). “Clubs need to get together if they are to give themselves a chance of realising their aspirations. “Patience, strategy and collaboration are key and we’ve shown that with other LGAs.” In other news the only local side left in the FFA Cup is Langwarrin which has reached the last 16 of the Victorian section of the national competition. Langy was due to play its away tie against fellow NPL2 side Moreland Zebras this week but the tie has been re-arranged for Friday 11 June at CB Smith Reserve at 8pm. Langy and the Zebras are currently in midtable positions on the league ladder with 14 points each.

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Despite such optimism Taliadoros points out that there are two areas of the game that haven’t responded as well as others and more work needs to be done. “The first area is club volunteers. “We’ve found across the board, as have other sports, that volunteers haven’t returned in the same numbers which means there’s more to do for less people which is a strain on clubs. “And the administrative and logistical challenges clubs face during lockdown are significant having to reach every player and coach while dealing with the expectations of parents.” The second area of concern has been the lower numbers of match officials who have returned to the sport following the 2020 shutdown. The impact on the local game has been felt most at State 4 and State 5 levels where it is not uncommon for one referee to officiate at both reserves and senior levels on matchday while having to use club linesmen as

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more accessible, especially for boys. “I don’t think we’ve been able to achieve that on the girls’ side at the moment so that’s a challenge. “Certainly it appears to me that there is tremendous ambition among the leading clubs as far as their facilities are concerned and their desire to play at the highest level. “I also see, however, a contrast in support from the two councils in the region so there is work to be done with the clubs and councils there to continue to support the growth of clubs with aspirations. “And by aspirations I don’t just mean playing at the highest level but in providing a fantastic environment for kids to come and play football and enjoy their local community.” Taliadoros’ recent visit to Tyabb Recreation Reserve highlighted a major facility problem faced by Somerville Eagles who have to deal with a cricket pitch encroaching on the playing arena and a pitch surface that

assistants. “We know from our conversations with other sports and with Sport and Rec Victoria that netball, football and basketball have also experienced a shortage of match officials and our numbers haven’t rebounded to the same extent as other parts of the game.” Taliadoros has been to two local games in recent weeks, a Frankston Pines home match and the recent local derby between Somerville Eagles and Baxter. He liked what he saw. “Every time I’ve been to a game on the peninsula there’s always been a positive and enjoyable atmosphere which to me is what football is all about – enjoying the matchday and from my experiences this year that’s certainly been the case. “In terms of the peninsula what I can probably say is that from 2019 there seems to be a greater level of interest in NPL programs becoming

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By Ben Triandafillou DAVID Bridoake’s consistent gelding Strategic Phil picked up a “bonus” win at Caulfield on Saturday as he gears up for the $125,000 Swan Hill Cup in a fortnight. Breaking a one-year drought, Strategic Phil relished the solid tempo at Caulfield to win the $125,000 BM84 by one-length over the Chris Waller-trained Relucent. Strategic Phil’s performance (1:35.00) on the firm track (Good 3) was just over half-of-a-second outside the track record which was set by Field Of Omagh (1:34.28) in 2006. Adding further credit to the run, his time was the seventh fastest over the Caulfield mile in the past 15 years. Assistant trainer Matt Jenkins was thrilled to land the spoils with his main target still to come. “It’s been a little while between drinks for him but he had been racing really well without winning,” Jenkins said post-race. “He’s in at the right time of year. We freshened him up to bring him back for the wet tracks. The Swan Hill Cup could be on the cards next and David [Brideoake] picked this race out along the way as a stepping stone so what he’s done today has been a bonus.” Despite seemingly handling Saturday’s firm surface, Jenkins hinted that the gelding is generally better suited to a track with more give in the ground. “We won’t head to Swan Hill if it’s too firm,” he said. “There’s a race the day before over 1800m at Sandown which could be wet. We’ll just head to the softer ground and whatever comes up more suitable for him.” The five-year-old son of Strategic has now won six races from his 30 starts and just shy of $300,000 in prize money.

Bonus win: The David Brideoake-trained Strategic Phil wins at Caulfield on Saturday 29 May before heading to the Swan Hill Cup. Picture: Supplied

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