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Making a splash HOLIDAY Arts Kingston, at Cube 37 Frankston Arts Centre, offers youngsters plenty of activities to engage in during the school break. Hot Arts for Cool Kids is a creative and diverse art-and-craft program ideal for 4-12 year olds and their families. Created by artists and art therapists, the activities allow children to explore, bang, create, sew, sculpt, draw – and simply enjoy themselves. In Jungle Safari, children can create their own tribal artworks through woodwork using recycled materials, sewing and painting. The shows run 10am-12.30pm, Thursday 9 July and Friday 10 July. The cost is $15 for the first child and $10 a sibling. Details: 9784 1896. Book at Frankston Arts Centre on 9784 1060.

Same-sex marriage views differ Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au THE debate around legalising samesex marriage in Australia gathered pace last week after the United States Supreme Court ruled that nation’s Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage. The US is the latest in a series of western countries – including the UK and Ireland – to legalise marriage for gays and lesbians.

Federal politicians are facing increased pressure to follow suit in Australia but the possibility has deeply divided politicians within both the Liberal and Labor parties. Isaacs federal Labor MP Mark Dreyfus said he is “a long-standing supporter” of marriage equality. “I believe that our nation should treat all of its citizens as equally as possible, including through marriage laws,” he said. “I am not persuaded that it will harm

our society to permit same sex couples who love each other and are committed to sharing their lives, to marry. I also cannot see that it harms any presently married couple, or the institution of marriage itself, to permit same sex couples to marry. Mr Dreyfus said he would vote in favour of marriage equality when the next Bill to establish marriage equality comes before Parliament, as he has done in the past. Flinders MP and Environment Min-

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ister Greg Hunt supports a ‘conscience vote’ by federal MPs on the legalisation of same-sex marriage. Fellow Liberal MP for Dunkley and Small Business Minister Bruce Billson opposes its legalisation. “I am a firm believer in equal rights and I have made my views on this known publicly,” Mr Hunt said in a statement provided by electorate office staff. “I anticipate that the Party Room will consider the issue in the near future

and I am very comfortable with a free vote (a conscience vote) taking place.” According to parliamentary records, Mr Hunt has previously voted against any legislation put before Parliament supporting any changes to the Marriage Act (1961) to move towards legally recognising same-sex marriage. Mr Hunt was in Germany for the latest UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting so was unavailable for further comment. Continued Page 6

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Crossing crash: A truck came off second best in a collision with a train at Bonbeach in 2013. Picture: Gary Sissons

Dangerous crossing fines up PENALTIES have more than doubled for crossing train tracks where boom gates are down or where there is not a designated crossing point. The move aims to save lives and reduce trauma for train drivers, the state government says. The Centre Rd level crossing in Bentleigh has had its share of near disasters over the past 10 years: two fatalities and 25 near misses , prompting a visit yesterday by Acting Premier James Merlino and Bentleigh MP Nick Staikos. Mr Merlino said the number of trains hitting cars and pedestrians was too high, and that more needed to be done to deter people from sneaking across the tracks illegally. “People are getting seriously injured and killed on our train network,” he said. “That’s why we are removing 50 of our most dangerous level crossings, while increasing the fines for illegally crossing the tracks.” He said the maximum penalty at court for unauthorised crossing of train tracks by motorists and cyclists had more

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than doubled – from $1467 to $3033. The infringement penalty for the same offence has risen from $295 to $607. Pedestrians will be hit harder in the hip pocket, too. The maximum penalty at court for unauthorised crossing of tracks has more than doubled: from $738 to $1517. The infringement penalty has jumped from $148 to $379. Mr Merlino said improving safety was at the core of the government’s Level Crossing Removal Project. He said the government was “getting on with delivering its promise to remove the most dangerous and congested level crossings”. These include Centre Rd, where work will begin this year and be finished by 2018. Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan said doubling the fines “will make people think twice about dangerously sneaking across the tracks”. “People just need to stop taking chances so they don’t hurt or kill themselves and potentially traumatise train drivers, just to save a few extra minutes.”

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It’s a boy’s life, but is it reality? Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au THE film The Mask You Live In screening at the Shirley Burke Theatre, Parkdale, next week examines the role boys are encouraged to play in our society and how the pressures to conform influence their behaviour. It follows a group of boys and young men in the US as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating our culture’s narrow definition of masculinity. Under societal pressure, the characters confront life’s “messages” – often subliminal – which encourage them to disconnect from their real emotions, devalue their friendships, objectify and degrade women, and resolve conflicts through violence. Online videos compound this false view of reality – especially pornography which, these days, is so easily accessed by the young. The gender stereotypes interconnect with race, class, and circumstance, creating a maze of identity issues boys and young men must navigate to become “real” men. Founder of Suburban Sandcastles, Bridget Wood, is hosting the film. She says it is important to channel boys’ behaviour – good and bad – in constructive ways and generate purpose and passion. “We, as a society, prescribe gender roles which limit boys’ true expression,” she said. “These roles mask the reality of life and boys simply have to act as they are expected to.”

The impact of media games is a case in point. By the time boys are 12 they may have “killed” 12,000 people at the touch of a button. There’s no empathy or involvement – just detachment. “Some boys live in a world of video games and dopamine hits. It’s not reality but it is how boys are taught to behave.” Ms Wood said beliefs and expectations about male behaviour were handed down through generations and allowed to prevail. Hence the need for the film: “When a society doesn’t question things we get polarised. This is really about opening a conversation and assessing how best to raise boys.” Actors in the film range from a three-year-old to elderly men. One is a US football coach who talks about his boyhood experiences and how they influence his coaching style. It’s all manly stuff. Experts in neuroscience, psychology, sociology, sports, education, and media also weigh in, offering empirical evidence of the “boy crisis” and tactics to combat it. The Mask You Live In aims to illustrate how we, as a society, can raise a healthier generation of boys and young men. A guest panel will include social worker and counsellor Melissa Rowe and neuroscientist and behaviour expert Brett Fisher. They will take part in a question and answer session afterwards, take questions about the film and offer their professional and personal opinions. Tickets are available online or at the

Mixed messages: When we don’t question things we become polarised, says film organiser Bridget Wood, pictured with her young son.

theatre for $25. Doors open at 5:45pm for the 6.45pm screening on Wednesday 15 July. Viewers can buy dinner and dessert. Exhibitors will showcase products and services reflecting the Suburban Sandcastles’ ethos of connection with our food, environment, relationships and ourselves.

Proceeds from a raffle will help support a disadvantaged child through children’s author Liliane Grace’s Master your Life and You Can Master Anything online program which guides children and teens through goal-setting, reflection and building resilience. See suburbansandcastles.com

Golf club sets new course Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au A NEW board at Rossdale Golf Club seems to have driven plans to sell off the club’s Aspendale golf course for residential development into the bunker. Three new Rossdale Golf Club board members – Nick Linford, Geoff Charnley and Tony Mitchem – were elected to the club’s nineperson board late last month. Club general manager Tim Hanton wrote to members last week, on behalf of the board, to advise Rossdale Golf Club has “secured some short term funding via a members loan” and is in negotiations with several

banks to secure long term funding “by the end of September”. Mr Hanton’s letter follows a previous email from the general manager stating the club was contemplating a move to Bangholme as a way to ease financial pressures (‘Golf course fears to the fore’, The News 1/7/15). The latest letter confirmed a proposal to sell an 80 metre by 30 metre parcel of land at the 43-hectare Sixth Avenue golf course, previously approved by club members at the 2013 annual general meeting, has been submitted to Kingston Council for approval. As a result, the board will no longer seek members’ approval for any further changes and a planned Special General Meeting later this month

will no longer take place. Mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill said council cannot pre-empt any decision on the planning application but had encouraged the club to submit it. “We will continue to work with them. It’s an important club for the members and the people who live down that way.” In the mayor’s opinion, large-scale residential development would not be suitable for the area. “It’s a place that it’s difficult at the best of times to get in and out of,” Cr Gledhill said. The mayor said council is speaking to Golf Victoria and recognises that some golf clubs will have to change their business model. Rossdale Golf Club will consider

a redesign of its course to cater for golfers who may not have the time to play all 18 holes in a round. Mr Hanton told The News new members would go a long way to securing the club’s long-term future. “Anyone who wants to join is more than welcome to give me a call. We’re happy to take any new membership enquiries and get people into the club.” The new board will answer questions about the club’s future strategy at an annual general meeting on Monday 24 August. Call Rossdale Golf Club on 9580 1008 or email rgc.manager@rossdalegolf.com.au for membership enquiries.

Twilight art lights up Arts Centre SEE your name up in lights at the Kingston Arts Centre as part of the free twilight exhibition Voices in the Courtyard Projections. The projections – which feature the community’s responses to the question “Art Is …?” will be screened daily on Kingston Arts Centre’s external courtyard wall every evening 6-9pm, from Monday 13 July until the end of August. The illuminated word art display features a series of black-and-white slides, inspired by the responses of more than 100 people at the Kingston Arts Makers Market in December. Kingston mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill said the innovative arts project tapped into community views on the arts. “Market-goers of all ages were asked to respond to the open-ended question: “Art Is …?” he said. “Voices in the Courtyard Projections highlights the diverse range of ideas and perceptions from community members about what art is, and the potential of what art can be.” The courtyard is at Kingston Arts Centre, 979-985 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin. See kingstonarts.com.au or call the Kingston Arts Centre on 9556 4440.

Head to beach for National Tree Day THE focus of National Tree Day – Sunday 26 July – will be to boost the amount and scope of indigenous vegetation along Kingston’s foreshore. Mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill is urging residents to head along to planting days at Aspendale, Bonbeach and Carrum beaches to help protect foreshore areas from erosion. “Planting trees and shrubs will help stabilise foreshore dunes and protect our beaches,” he said. “It is a fun and rewarding day spent with others in our community. All you need do is come along ready to roll up your sleeves and help.” Planting sessions will be held at Aspendale Gardens’ Yammerbrook Nature Reserve and Mordialloc Creek Reserve. More than 21 million native trees, shrubs and grasses have been planted by more than three million volunteers on Planet Ark’s National Tree Days, established in 1996. Events will be 10am-noon, Sunday 26 July. Call call 9581 4734 for details. An Interfaith Tree Planting Day will be held 10am-1pm, Saturday 1 August, at Mordialloc Creek Reserve, Mordialloc. Meet at the George Woods Reserve car park, off Governor Rd.

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The Big O for the Big C gig: John Wells and The Factory Boys entertain at the Everyday Hero concert at Longbeach RSL.. Picture: Gary Sissons

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A 62-YEAR-OLD woman asleep at a house in Barmah Pl, Waterways, 3am9am, Sunday 5 July, was unaware her house had been entered and the keys to her Audi sedan stolen from a handbag. The thief used a remote control device to gain entry to the garage, before taking the car, wallet containing credit cards and cash, iPad and two iPhones. Anyone with information is asked to call Kingston CIU on 9556 6565.

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POLICE allegedly found cannabis in a backpack in a car being driven in Scotch Pd, Chelsea, Wednesday evening. An 18-year-old man, of Aspendale Gardens, was charged with possession of a drug of dependence and issued with a caution notice.

Entry foiled

AN attempted burglary at a house in Gladesville Blvd, Patterson Lakes, overnight on Wednesday 1 July was foiled when the offender could not jemmy open the front door after cutting a hole in the security wire. Anyone with any information is asked to call Kingston CIU on 9556 6565.

Workshop theft

A BRAZEN thief entered a vehicle workshop on the corner of White and McDonald streets, Mordialloc, on Wednesday afternoon, 1 July, and stole tools and items valued at $1058. These included batteries, impact gun and ratchet set. A staff member sitting in the office did not see or hear anything. Police are seeking a Caucasian man, aged 30-40, short brown or blond hair, wearing Adidas track pants and backpack.

IN what may be a related incident, a man entered an adjoining property between 8.40am-4pm on Wednesday I July and ransacked the garage before stealing power tools. Anyone with any information is asked to call Kingston CIU on 9556 6565. A SOMERVILLE man, aged 19, was arrested last week and charged with stealing of and from cars, as well as stealing registration plates and credit cards. The stolen cards were allegedly used to steal petrol from service stations. Frankston Crime Investigation Unit Senior Constable Caroline McGill said the man also allegedly stole cigarettes, cash, wallets and electrical items – often from cars left unlocked. The offences were committed throughout June at Frankston, Mornington, Mt Martha and Carrum. The man appeared in Frankston Magistrates’ Court on Thursday and was remanded until 31 July. Senior Constable McGill urges motorists to ensure their vehicles are locked. “Most of the thefts were from unlocked vehicles between the hours of 10pm and 7am,” she said.

Traffic stop Did you know? THE law does not require a driver to give way to pedestrians crossing the road at a roundabout (unless there is a pedestrian crossing there). However, if a driver collides with a pedestrian in this situation he or she could face the more serious charge of careless driving. The Road Safety Act rule 65 prescribes a $354 on-the-spot fine or more than $840 at court.

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JOHN Wells and The Factory Boys kicked up a storm at the Everyday Hero concert at Longbeach RSL on Sunday 28 June. Their efforts – and the generosity of the crowd of 130 – helped organiser Dianne Isaacs raise $10,500 for the Peter Mac Cancer Centre. The size of the donation means she has earned a place on the honour board for her late husband, Bob, who died in 2010. “It was a wonderful day,” she said. “John provided the entertainment and got everyone in the mood.” The band did a Roy Orbison tribute before an auction by Memorabilia Magic and then more music. Lots of spot prizes were handed out making everyone happy. “The money will go towards vitally important research so people won’t have to go through the amount of grief that we did,” Ms Isaacs said. “Cancer is so prevalent there would be very few people who would not have someone in their family affected by it.” Deciding on whom to support with the donation was an easy choice for her family. “I talked to the children about it being five years since their dad died and we wanted to do something memorable. We all thought giving to cancer research was the best thing we could do.”

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Community Event Calendar Aspendale Seniors’ Club Social Table Tennis

AUGUST

Aspendale Seniors’ Club is looking for players to join our Social Table Tennis on a Thursday morning from 9.15am. If you are interested could you please ring Annette on 9773 4704 or 0417 302 595 for details.

Peninsula Field Naturalists Club The club’s next meeting is at 8pm on Wednesday 13 August at 16 High St, Frankston. Guest speaker is Martin Lagerwey of Martins Butterfly World. Martin will be showing his remarkable photos of insects. Everyone welcome. Call Judy on 9775 4231 for further details.

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Chess for primary school pupils Learn to play chess in a fun and Aspendale Gardens - Edithvale Community Bank staff members supportive environment. Improve your school grades whilst learning Weight Loss Carrum Community Aspendale Gardens-Edihvale Community Activity Bank staff members this great game. Studies have shown Mondays at 6.30 p.m. Centre JULY If you are not happy with your weight join Every Thursday at 10 am that children who play chess develop friendship. Next outing is on Tuesday encouraged to write us at T.O.W.N. and (Takeprompted off Weight Naturally) Carrum Community Activity Centre invites strong analytical and strategy skills. SeniortoCitizens Exercise For Seniors newAugust, members.a We meettrip every coach to Thursday Village Inn aGroup shortAspendale piece, then read itClub out and 26 Try for free at 4.30-6pm on Tuesday Roomsfeedback 151, Stationand Street, Aspendale. 10amaatstop 38 Valetta St, Carrum. Join usoutlet for Gentle Movement: Mondays 9.30amshare ideas with each with at Lindt chocolate 12 August. Classes will then follow Very friendly, supportive group. exercises, card making, crafts, oil painting, 10.30am Easy Exercise: Tuesdays 9.30amother. $5 per then morning guest tea ofspeakers scones,andcream, Contact:Cost Carolis9787 5168class. or SueCall 95809786 0604 demonstrations, day on during school term, fee is $40 10.30am Fun and Fitness: Thursdays or justor turn up. centre@mahogany. 1445 email trips. For more information call 8588 1831 jam and biscuits followed by live for 4 weeks. To book ask for more 9.30am-10.30am $6 perorsession or 9772 4564. org.au to book. Group Mahogany Neighentertainment. Afterwards enjoy a Polio Support information Tea and coffeecontact: provided Patterson Lakes 2nd Saturday of each month at 11am Mordialloc College Alumni bourhood Centre, 26 Mahogany Ave, two-course lunch with optional free Community Centre, 54-70Centre Thompson Patterson Lakes Community Have you or do you know anyone who had Association Frankston North. bingo. Cost $27. Call 9775 2304. Road, Lakes. Call 9772 54-70 Patterson Thompson Road, Patterson Lakes8588. polio or is now experiencing after effects of

The Board of AGECOM Enterprises Limited is interested to speak with members of the community who would like to get involved in community banking. We have volunteering opportunities ranging from formal roles as Directors on the Board through to participation on Board Committees. If you are interested, please contact Chairman, Tony Harford on 0407 338 462 for an initial chat.

Mordialloc Superules Football Club throughout Frankston fromclub 22 We are a non for-profit sporting We provide aSeptember. training program & games for August-6 Eighty over 35’s who still of play20 Aussie rules footy or performances productions in some cases justintocafes, train. Wecircuses have twoinsides include plays over 35 years & over 40 years. game parks and operas in galleries. We have members training & playing See www.anywherefest/frankston born in the 1950 thru to the 1980. We are for details of players all shows. requiring more & members.

Carrum Bowling Club ries.probusfrankston@gmail.com or call Mary onby0418 Bowling the568 Bay234 for further details. SOCIAL BOWLS: Brush up your off-season bowling skills by joining the Carrum Bowling Club’s Social on each Introduction to Bowls volunteering Saturday andVolunteer Wednesday,Resource 10.30am. All Frankston bowlersbeginners, novice and experienced Centre will provide information on -volunteering are welcome. Our synthetic offer in to anyone greens interesting year-round bowling in aofgreat ambience, by contributing some their spare time the beach at Carrum. for the good of their community. We are at 716 Nepean Highway, Carrum. Topics covered include the benefits Telephone: 9772-2437.

of volunteering, the rights and responsibilities of voluteers and Peninsula Activities Group organisations and details of Frankston based activities group for the over volunteer positions available. Free 50s. Come and join our social outings with information session at Frankston day trips, lunches, theatre shows, walking Library, 60 Playne St, Frankston at group. Hear a speaker of interest, have a 11am on Tuesday 30 September. cuppa and meet new people. You will be Email info@frankstonvolunteer. welcomed and introduced to our members. org or Joana call 9770 Phone: 9775-6492 2304. for further information.

Bridal Exhibition Fundraiser Social salsa dancing Sunday July 12, 10am – 4pm. Kingston Southern Cross SalsaHwy, Frankston Arts Centre 979 Nepean Moorabbin. are hosting social Latin nights. Gold coin entry. Proceeds support Cancer Instead of the usual Wednesday Council Vic. Salsa classes, enjoy a night of Weight Loss Club Great Latin nothing but dancing. Every Monday at 6.30pmpeople at St Johns music and fabulous to dance Anglican Church, cnr Monterey Blvd with. Absolute beginners can&join Frankston Dandenongclass Rd, Frankston free introductory at 8pm.North. One Further details call Joyce 0404 537 163 Wednesday per month at 7.3010pm, upstairs at The Grand Hotel, Longbeach Inc, Chelsea 499 NepeanPLACE Hwy, Frankston. $5 for

Contact Paul Joyce on 0417 583 025 Probus speakers The Mordialloc College Alumni Association Frankston ProbusProbus Club meets Carrum Downs Club on the polio? Held at the Information Centre, Main Phone: 9772 8588 (MCAA) was formed on 9th August and Peninsula Activities Group St, Mornington. Enquiries: 5974 3495 Meet 2nd Wednesday of each month first Friday of each month at 10am Creative writing classes incorporated as a not-for-profit organisation. Frankston and District Prostate The MCAA welcomes former students from 10am Activities for the over 50s, group at Frankston RSL Bowling Pavilion, Facilitator Alex Ruschanow hosts Seaford Farmers Market and staff to join its ranks, and especially Cancer Support Groupat Frankston Visitors most welcome to enjoy activities, meets at 10am-12noon 3rd Sunday of each month on the Cranbourne Rd, Frankston. Go along creative writing classes welcomes donations of memorabilia for guest speakers and outings. The Sands The support group meets on the last Thursday from 8am to 1pm At Station St, Seaford Anywhere Theatre third Friday of every month at the and hear a speaker of interest and North’s Mahogany Neighbourhood digital preservation prior toFestival the school’s Hotel, Hall Road, Carrum Downs of each month at 10am in the King Close Special Display WorldSt,War 1 Anywhere theatre willcontact be performed Uniting Church,–High Frankston. Please Bronny centenary in 2024. stay for lunch at the RSL afterwards Centre fortnightly on Wednesdays Contact Pat Tuddin on 9785 2678 Community Hall in Frankston North. Men Chelsea Courtfor House Museum Blackburn (Secretary), email: bronny. on Friday 5 September. Email enquianywhere but in threatres All welcome light lunch and at 10am-12noon. Participants are 6 The Strand, Chelsea. Open Sundays 1pm with prostate health issues and their partners blackburn@gmail.com if you have any Our Semester 2 (July to December 2015) Frankston Laughter Club to 4pm. Featuring Gallipoli pictures, maps memorabilia or you wish to join the are invited to attend the support group for Courses & Activities Brochure will be Fridays 1.30pm-2.30pm During school terms & memorabilia. Details of men who enlisted association. Further information: discussion on prostate health issues and some Event Name ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... Frankston Community Recreation Centre released mid-June. Please telephone 9776 from this area and were killed on the www.facebook.com/groups/ friendly banter. 55 Towerhill RdCost $2.50 Donated to 1386 to organise for a copy to be sent to you ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... battlefields. Local group weekday visits by mordialloccollege/ via post or email. appointment. Phone 9772 2896News and the mordialloccollegealumni.org/ centre.Jenny/Natalie (03) 9293 7122 Details: 0407817996 (Gordon) The Chelsea, Mordialloc, Mentone Event Address ........................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Free vote push: Isaacs MP Mark Dreyfus, Labor opposition leader Bill Shorten, Labor senator Penny Wong and Labor candidate for the seat of McMillan Chris Buckingham at a Marriage Equality Rally in Melbourne last month.

Marriage vows differ Continued from Page 1 Mr Billson, unlike his Liberal colleague, is not for wavering on the subject. The Small Business Minister said he stood by the policy the Abbott government took to the 2010 election before winning power. “That’s the policy we took to the election and that’s the policy I’ve been holding myself accountable to,” he said. Mr Billson said he is not as “activated” about the same-sex marriage debate “as many others”. “I place great weight in the quality of the relationship and not necessarily the way it is characterised or described. “I’m thrilled for people to find love where they find love but I do always try to uphold my undertakings and that was an undertaking I gave.” Ultra conservative Liberal MPs Eric Abetz and Cory Bernardi have criti-

cised some within their own party. Mr Abetz said last week that any frontbenchers who want to legalise samesex marriage should resign from cabinet and move to the back bench. Prime Minister Tony Abbott has downplayed the chances of a private member’s bill on same sex-marriage being debated and put to a vote. Mr Billson said he had previously pushed for a “committed life partnership” to be formally recognised so gays and lesbians can celebrate their union in the presence of family and friends. “That seemed quite a positive step forward that respected the ambitions of same-sex couples but also respected the deep and long-standing feelings that others have that marriage is a commitment between a man and a woman and there’s a whole range of traditional religious and other reasons why other people feel so strongly about it.”

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Twelve months have passed since councillors Gledhill, Brownlees, Peulich, Bearsley and Ronke voted to ditch the Village Committees (‘Councillors commit to committees’, The News 3/6/15). In that time they have been able to press on with their plans to carve up the green wedge for suburban sprawl, sell off the Collins St depot site to an aged care developer (when it is urgently needed for parkland), clearfell vast amounts of foreshore vegetation to put in a parking lane beside the Mentone Bay Trail and pay $5 million of ratepayers’ money to bring St Kilda Football Club back to Moorabbin without any public community engagement. The proposed “new” Community Consultation Structure for the City of Kingston will not make things any better. It is not new, and is simply a cutback, standardised version of the pre-existing advisory committees and reference groups (from 17 to eight) which falls far short of the level of communication and effective consultation that the village committees provided. There will be no independent chairs and no recommendations to open council meetings. The advisory committees will be chaired and controlled by councillors who will report to secret councillor information sessions. We as the Kingston community will not have the opportunity to comment or support proposals that are discussed at these secret forums. What level of consultation do you call it one where the councillors are managing the information flow and

Differing views on how to manage the Quiet Lakes in Patterson Lakes to monitor outbreaks of blue green algae.

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I am disappointed with mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill’s comment (‘Aged Care Process’, Letters, The News 3/6/15): “Some residents who would have benefited from such a park in their street remain disappointed.” By all means Cr Gledhill, find another location within the area identified by council as having the least amount of open space in Kingston. Unfortunately there is no other council-owned land that could accommodate meeting the minimum open space requirements. Council has two choices for locating aged care: Remo St and Collins St. Open space has one: Collins St. Once this land is developed, there will be no other opportunity for open space. Both aged care and open space are vitally important for our community. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if both needs were addressed? Gavin Roberts, Mentone

The agony of algae Jarrod Mitchell of Melbourne Water should realise that everyone already pays for Melbourne Water to manage and improve our waterways via the Melbourne Metropolitan Waterways and Drainage Charge (‘Algae tracking no bore’, The News 1/7/15) Mr Mitchell should take a moment to read Melbourne Water’s own website that states: “We are the caretakers of waterways in the Port Phillip and Western Port region, and work to protect and improve them on behalf of the community.” Arlene, via baysidenews.com.au Hang on why should the taxpayer pay for this bore at all? I live nearby and the lakes are closed to the public. It shouldn’t be used at all for making the water nicer. It’s a finite resource that may run out so everyone needs to ensure rubbish and stormwater runoff is cleaner. Don’t use or pay for the bore, Melbourbe Water! Stuart, via baysidenews.com.au

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Gnome alone: A huge 9-metre stainless steel gnome sculpture similar to the two above at the Christchurch Art Gallery in New Zealand will soon keep watch over Peninsula Link. The sculpture will replace the much-loved Tree of Life sculpture, far right, at the Cranbourne Rd exit of the freeway. Tree of Life pic: Gary Sissons

THE removal of the Tree of Life sculpture from the Cranbourne Rd exit of Peninsula Link has sparked a social media backlash. Drivers, including many who do not usually regard themselves as art lovers, have gone out on a limb and expressed their love for the huge sculpture which has towered over the Cranbourne Rd exit section of the freeway for the past two years. Passers-by noticed workmen pulling the Tree of Life down last week. Thousands took to Facebook to publicly declare their fondness for the sculpture. The unusual looking sculpture was repeatedly described as “beautiful” and many are sad to see it go. The Tree of Life, a dynamic windactivated sculpture designed by New Zealand artist Phil Price, will be moved to the McClelland Gallery & Sculpture Park in Langwarrin for public display. Former McClelland Gallery director Robert Lindsay is the consultant overseeing the relocation of the much-loved sculpture. He said the Tree of Life should be installed within the gallery grounds on Wednesday (8 July) subject to wind conditions on the day. “It will be at the gallery and people can come along and have a look at it along with the other 120 works on the grounds for free. It’s just around the corner.” Mr Lindsay understood Peninsula Link commuters’ attachment to the Tree of Life sculpture but said a new sculp-

ture will soon be installed at the Cranbourne Rd exit site. McClelland has a contract with Southern Way, owners of Peninsula Link, to install new artworks along the freeway every two years. A towering 9-metre stainless steel gnome sculpture called Reflective Lullaby, by Slovenia born artist Gregor Kregar, is scheduled to be installed on Thursday 16 July. “It’ll be fantastic. I suppose the point is they [sculptures] alternate,” Mr Lindsay said. “Some people will fall in love with different ones over the whole program but they’re not disappearing from the area. They’ll just move around.” Mr Kregar, who is based in New Zealand, told radio station 3AW his Reflective Lullaby sculpture had been selected by McClelland from several entries to

replace the Tree of Life. “It’s quite an exciting opportunity. I’m really looking forward to have a sculpture of that kind of scale and so on in Australia.” He said he has been “interested in gnomes for quite a while” as mythical creatures rather than “Disneyesque” characters. Mr Lindsay said the interest and debate around the Peninsula Link artworks is a positive for Frankston. The freeway sculptures are commissioned and owned by McClelland, through funds donated by Southern Way. The public-private partnership, The Southern Way McClelland Sculpture Commissions, will see 14 major sculptures displayed over 25 years until the year 2037.

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Frankston mourns loss of teacher Compiled by Melissa Walsh A PUBLIC public meeting will be held at Mornington Junction hall site to elect a Committee and consider the advisability of building a hall and also deal with any other business that might be brought forward. *** ON July 16th a social will be held in Somerville in the Fruitgrowers hall, in aid of wounded soldiers. A number of local young men are on the committee and Mrs W.Hutchison is the hon.sec. Admission is fixed at gents 2s,ladies 1s. *** THE Progress Association of Mornington Junction are again bestirring themselves in matters relating to the welfare of the district. At present they are trying to form a district rifle club and selecting a site for a butts. As there are some crack shots in the district, we predict the club, once started, will soon become favorably known. *** FOLLOWING are the results of football played on the peninsula last Saturday:— Mornington 18 12 beat Frankston 5 13: Langwarrin Guard 5 17 beat Hastings 3 6: Tyabb 7 5 beat Navy Base 4 14 ,Dromana beat Somerville. *** BRODY and Mason will hold their usual market sale at Somerville on Wednesday 14th inst when they will offer a good serviceable allotment amongst other lines.

*** INSTRUCTIONS have been issued from the Censor’s office, dated 3rd July, stating that all correspondence, or other matters from persons serving with the forces abroad, received for publication, must, before the same is published, be submitted to and passed by the Censor. *** WE direct attention to the card of Mr R. M. Cowan, in our advertising columns, who is prepared to give lessons or take engagements as a flautist. He will be pleased to impart instruction at the homes of intending pupils, and his address is ‘Killalian’, Somerville Road, Frankston. *** A SOFTBALL match was played between Pearcedale and Mornington Junction last Saturday, at Pearcedale, the game resulting in a win for the visitors by 7 goals 7 bhds to 3 goals 16 bhds. *** MRS Scott thanks all those who subscribed towards the raffling of potatoes and apples in aid of the Belgian Relief fund. The raffle was drawn on June 30th. The winners being Mrs Fulton, apples and Mr Blackburn of Malvern, potatoes. Money subscribed £1 19s 6d. *** THE concert in aid of the Frankston Football Club came off on the 1st inst, in the Mechanics’ Hall, and the ladies’ committee who managed the whole affair are to be congratulated on the success attending their efforts.

The stage was nicely decorated for the occasion, and the programme, which was a good one, was gone through without a hitch. The attendance was good, and they showed their appreciation of the efforts of the performers for their amusement by repeated calls for encores which was generously responded to. The following programme was gone through:- Mrs McCormack, overture, piano; Master Tait and chorus, song. ‘John Bull junior.’ This was a very popular item, and they were vociferously encored. Misses Croskell and Sherlock sang a duet very nicely. A comic song entitled ‘Tommy’ was well sung by Mr Speed, who speedily established himself as a favorite with the audience, and received an encore. Mr Ellis, song; Miss Grey, song; Master Arthur Ryan, song; Miss Bowell song; Miss McLean, recitation; song Mr W. Cain; song Master L, Ryan (encored); Mr Speed, comic song, (encored); Messes Allpress and Slattery, duet (encored); Miss McLean, recitation; Master Tait song,’It’s nice when ye love a wee lassie,’ (encore); Miss O. Sherlock acted as accompanist during the evening in her usual efficient manner. Mr W. J. Oates (President of the Shire) then came on the stage and spoke on the necessity of the young men taking up drill, and doing all they could to make themselves fit to be of service to their country in the present crisis. A short dance to music supplied by Mr F. Hanton, brought a very pleasant evening’s amusement to a close.

*** IT is our painful duty to record the death of another well known identity of Frankston, in the person of Mr P. Dial, which sad event occurred on Tuesday afternoon last, after a long and painful illness, at the age of 63 years. The deceased was born in Durham, England, and came to the colony as a little boy and received his training as a teacher at St Paul’s Normal School, Melbourne, and was employed by the Education Department for nearly 40 years, having then to retire owing to ill health. After leaving training, he went as assistant and was in charge of schools at Donald, Trafalgar, Mitcham, Sale, Rushworth, Seymour, and Frankston. He built such pleasant connections at the latter place that he always wanted to come back and settle, which he eventually did. He was a great sufferer with asthma for 20 years, and this was the reason for his gradual withdrawing from taking an active part in local affairs. He filled the position of vestryman at St Pauls Church of England, and was for a time treasurer. He was held in high esteem at the university and respected by all who knew him. The remains were buried in the Frankston cemetery on Wednesday afternoon, the Rev G. A.Kitchen officiating. He leaves a widow and family of two daughters (Mrs L. R. N. Uther and Mrs. H. Robertson) and one son, Harold, (who is at present with the Expeditionary Forces at the

front) to mourn their loss. *** THE Mechanics’ Hall was packed with an enthusiastic audience on Wednesday evening, to listen to reasons why everyone, who was able, should enlist at the present juncture, and lend a hand to crush the enemy who are using every means in their vast power to overthrow the world. The hon. sec. (Dr Plowman) who, since the inaugural meeting last week, has worked indefatigably to ensure the success of this week of special recruiting, not only in Frankston, but right through the shire, having organised meetings at Somerville and Hastings, which were held on Thursday and last evening respectively, was fortunate in securing the services of such talented speakers as Sir John Madden, and Sir William Irvine for Frankston, and those who heard these gentlemen on Wednesday evening must have been delighted with the clear and vivid views expressed by the speakers, who brought home to everyone, in words and pictures, the awful consequences that would ensue if the Germans were successful in their aims. *** AUSTRALIA Day will be celebrated by a huge Fancy Fair in aid of the Australian wounded fund. The fair is to be given by the Somerville Social Club,in the Fruitgrowers hall on July 30th and 31st. From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 10 July, 1915

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Heavy metal and the art of happiness By Stuart McCullough IT’S official: listening to heavy metal music makes you happy. Upon hearing the news I raced home and destroyed every album in the house by Angus and Julia Stone, Jack Johnson and every other surfing hippie that isn’t Jack Johnson but sounds exactly like him. I’ll admit that, for a moment, I felt fantastic. However, none of these albums were mine and their destruction – even if in the name of science – was somewhat controversial and so my sense of euphoria was short lived. Until now, I’d always thought the reason those guys in Metallica were so happy was because they’d just had a money fight in which they’d tossed wads of cash at each other, but it turns out it’s the music rather than the financial recompense that’s the cause of all this joy. According to the study, heavy metal makes you happy because it empathizes with you when you’re down. In that sense, it’s kind of like Blues music. But surely the explanation can’t be that simple? There must be something more to it than mere aural empathy? Heavy metal is so much more than music: it’s a way of life. Forget the Dalai Lama and burn your selfhelp books, we should all embrace the metal lifestyle in order to find the happiness we all so richly deserve. To understand why heavy metal music is the cause for such delight and unmitigated bliss, it is necessary to consider the elements of metal. Tight pants. If you don’t own a pair of tight pants, get some without further delay. And when I say ‘tight’ I’m talking about something that’s more or less a second skin and causes a ‘pre-

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served fruit’ effect on your delicate areas. I mean tight. Not only is it a superb look that’s forever fashionable, it’s crucial if you want to reach the high notes as you sing along to Iron Maiden’s ‘Run For the Hills’. Critically, it robs parts of your anatomy from an over-supply of blood. This,

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I feel, makes life in general a lot less complicated. The band Madness may well have extolled the virtues of Baggy Trousers and this, I feel, goes some way to explaining why the group was named ‘Madness’ and not ‘Happiness’. True bliss is found in tight pants.

The Double Kick Drum. Within the genre of heavy metal music, the use of the double kick drum is nigh on mandatory. But elsewhere, it’s as rare as a left-handed hammer. Scour the collected works of Britney Spears and nary a double kick drum you will find. Indeed, the lack of double kick drum may well be a contributing factor to Celine Dion’s slide into obscurity. There’s something wonderfully over the top about a double kick drum. It is a glorious thing that someone, somewhere once asked: why make do with one kick drum when you can have two? Given the vast majority of drummers are equipped with two feet rather than one, it’s a compelling question. It’s also a declaration: there’s no hiding when the drummer has a double kick drum. Setting up a double kick drum says: we pledge allegiance to heavy metal, regardless of the ridicule and opprobrium it brings us. It’s to be admired. Pale Skin. It’s often said that exposure to the sun is vital for producing vitamin B without which we are doomed to misery. That’s rubbish. Being left at the mercy of the sun is an invitation to sunburn, not happiness. True contentment is a studio tan. The pastier the better. It screams devotion to the art of metal at the expense of everything else, especially outdoor exercise. Proper Band Names. You can keep ‘Hootie and the Blowfish’ – it sounds like a children’s picture book. ‘The Beatles’ is an affront to spelling. ‘The Hooters’ sang about ‘All You Zombies’ before quitting the business and opening a chain of restaurants. Just

as we knew they always would. ‘The Foo Fighters’ should be a cartoon, not a rock band. Even worse are those bands that decide to double down. Duran Duran. Mr. Mister. Talk Talk. All of them equally dreadful. Frankly, the state of band names outside of metal are abysmal. Real bands have names that mean something; like Slayer, Five Finger Death Punch, Megadeth and The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza. The Mullet. It truly is the prince of haircuts. More than that, it’s about balance. Heavy metal is one of the last remaining sanctuaries for the mullet haircut. Once, it roamed throughout pop music like a gigantic Tyrannosaurus Rex, but just like that majestic beast, it is now pretty much extinct. Except, that is, within the world of metal. Business up front, party at the back: what more can you ask for from a haircut? Head-banging. It’s something you just don’t get with Kanye West. There’s something very primal about throwing yourself back and forward in time with the music. Forget dancing and anything that involves your hips. Science has spoken. Resistance is futile. No further correspondence will be entered in to. Instead of a balanced diet and plenty of sunlight, I should have been standing in front of a Marshall Stack and hammering on to my heart’s content. The answer is clear: I must surrender to metal if I ever want to be happy. It’s time to slip into some black jeans and let the ecstasy begin. Metal rules! stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Demons are a long way off NEPEAN LEAGUE

By Toe Punt RYE cannot win this season’s Nepean League premiership playing the brand of football that it is currently. That became obvious on Saturday when it was humiliated by one of the best sides in the competition in Somerville. The Eagles led by as much as almost 70-odd points midway through the last quarter before Rye booted the final four goals of the game to add some respectability to the final score line, 19.17 (131) to 13.6 (84). Truth of the matter is that Rye is a one-way running side. Unless you have enormous talent across all 22 players and a defence that is rock solid, you can’t play this brand of footy and expect to win a premiership. It was the second time that RPP FM has called a Rye game this season and the brand of football it dished up was identical. The Demons were outworked and outplayed by Hastings and the same thing happened on Saturday against the Eagles. Ryan Mullett collected 38 possessions for the Demons but less than 20 per cent of them caused the opposition any problems. The coach Josh Moore, who spent the majority of his time on the ball, collected just 14 possessions for the

match. Six of those came in the opening quarter. The issue Rye has is it doesn’t have enough players who stick their head over the footy and win the contested ball. They have a heap of outside run. When the opposition gets the ball in the back half and they run and spread, Rye let them break and go where they want. Somerville had 22 more inside 50s entries on Saturday. It was 17 to nine for the first three quarters and 14 to Rye’s 16 in the last. By then the game was done and dusted. Rye has the sixth ranked defence in the competition. Devon Meadows is ahead of it, as well as the other sides in the top five. The Eagles had worked out at half time on Saturday that the opposition was a one trick (and way) pony. The home side booted seven goals to three in the third term and booted five of the first six goals of the last quarter. That onslaught came as a result of running hard both ways, switching play, spreading the lazy Rye midfielders and moving the ball quickly into the sixth worst defence in the competition. When the ball went inside, Somerville scored at more than 50 per cent. David Hirst booted five goals, including three in the last quarter, Tom

Shaw played arguably his best game for the club booting three goals as a high half forward and Adrian Ridout booted three playing at full forward. Together Somerville had 10 goal kickers. Rohan Hogenbirk was clearly the best player on the ground with 34 possessions and two goals. His work around the stoppages was first rate. Adrian Speedy, Josh Collie, Justin Allsop and Tim McGennis were also damaging through the middle of the ground. Ben Sedgewick worked tirelessly in his 150th game and Jacob Wilson again was unassuming in dominating in the back half. Brady Egan was clearly Rye’s best player. He worked tirelessly leading up the ground and taking more than a dozen marks, while Sam Smith did well to stop the domination that McGennis has shown this season. The way I see Rye, nothing much has changed from last season. A handful of players who ran one way have left the club and they have been replaced by another handful of one way players. Defensively they have major issues. Ben Holmes and Rhett Sutton come back in the coming weeks but that doesn’t resolve the defence issue. Perhaps when you are kicking big totals against average opposition,

it can band-aid the real issues. Josh Moore and his brains trust have six weeks to stop the leakage. Sorrento is the sleeping giant. In fact, the giant has woken. The Sharks dismantled Hastings when the heat was turned up on Saturday, however, despite the strong performance, still sits outside of the top five. Sorrento, who welcomed Myles Pitt back into the side from overseas and former Melbourne player Luke Tapscott made his debut, booted eight goals to three in the last quarter to record an 18.7 (115) to 11.10 (76) victory. Leigh Poholke booted six goals and Pitt kicked three while Leigh Treeby and Daniel Grant dominated. Luke Clark was solid for the Blues with four goals and Matt Clifford and Shaun Foster worked hard. The game was an arm wrestle for the first three quarters of the game before Sorrento upped the ante in the last 30 minutes. Devon Meadows booted five goals to one behind in the third quarter against Dromana and it was enough to see them record a solid 14.16 (100) to 9.7 (61) victory. Troy Aust booted two goals in the third and finished with three for the gam while the team’s best three players in Pat Harmes, Heath Black and

Beau Miller were superb. Terry Wheeler and Matt Jones were the best of the Tigers. Panthers’ coach Glenn Michie said before the game that he believed although it was going to be extremely tough, that his side could make the finals. “If you’re still not aiming for finals with six rounds to go, you pay as well just give up,” Michie said. “Fortunately we have the large majority of our list available now and I think you’ll see a side that is more than competitive in the coming weeks,” he said. Red Hill maintained its position in the top five with a solid 12.15 (87) to 6.5 (41) victory against Frankston Bombers. The Bombers led the Hillmen at quarter time and half time before the home side booted eight goals to one in the second half. Harry Larwill found himself as an unlikely forward and finished with four goals while Jake Mold booted four also and Jarred Eames a couple. Paul Wintle and Luke Adams were outstanding for the Hillmen. Jason Kingsbury, Matt Harris, Jason Currie and Brett Sutton were the best of the Bombers, who lost Duncan Proud through the week to Wodonga Raiders. Proud was named in the best for his new team on Saturday.

Van Raay sensational in 250th for Karingal PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Toe Punt IT’S not very often that any individual is bigger than the game of AFL football. And rarely do we see it where the player is viewed so highly that he is placed before the club. However, every now and again, it’s important to stop and recognise the contributions and impact that individuals have made on your football club. On Saturday, the footy public stopped for arguably the best centre half back of the past 20-plus years in Luke Van Raay. The Karingal Football Club star ran out onto the ground for his beloved red and white for the 250th time against Pines on Saturday. His club has not won a game in 2015, however, up until three quarter time on Saturday, Van Raay, along with 21 of his mates, appeared as though they were going to cause the upset of the season. Pines, as expected, upset the party. The Pythons booted 10 goals to four in the last quarter to win 19.15 (129) to 13.11 (89). It’s highly unlikely that Luke Van Raay will ever play in a senior premiership. He’s played in grand finals with the Bulls but never tasted the ultimate success at senior level. Luke has no intention of retiring any time soon but understands that after losing 17 of your best 22 players, rebuilding will remain tough. He doubts that he will still be playing when the club is back near the top again. However, for Luke Van Raay, whilst players love to win, it has never been

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the key driver for him. “Having a beer with Michael Burke (Karingal coach) on a Thursday night, hanging out with people around the club, that’s what football clubs are about,” Van Raay said. “Sure, I’d love to have won a premiership and it’s my biggest disappointment. Perhaps I could have gone to another club to chase that, but my friends and family are what are important to me. “Karingal Football Club is my family and I’ve never had any intentions of leaving it. My immediately family, extended family, friends and their families have been involved in this club all the way along. “We are experiencing some tough times on the field now but I’m sure we’ll experience great times again in the not too distant future. “It’s tough to go out there every week and know you are up against it but you find inspiration from others. “Michael (Burke) is a constant inspiration. A four-time best and fairest winner who has been unbelievably loyal too. “Daniel Watts, the president, has done everything that anyone can do at a football club including playing and coaching premierships, best and fairests and he continues to give so much of himself. “These guys are in a league of their own as far as I’m concerned and I’m just glad that I have spent so much time with and around them. “All I want is the best for the Karingal Football Club and this will always be my priority, even when I stop playing,” Van Raay said. Michael Burke booted five goals on Saturday for the Bulls while Travis

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Guard of honour: Luke Van Raay runs out for his 250th game for his beloved Karingal Football Club. Picture: Andrew Hurst

Puntaroni and Nathan McDonald in his first game was outstanding in the 13.11 (89) to 19.15 (129) loss. Shaun White was outstanding for the Pythons with three goals, Aaron Edwards was solid with four and Adam Maling and Beau Hendry were at their best. Mt Eliza bounced back from its horror defeat last week against Frankston YCW to put Bonbeach to the sword on Saturday. The Redlegs were unrelenting and should have been almost 10 goals in front at quarter time (2.9 to 0.2). Justin Van Unen booted seven goals

to give him 67 for the season while Rob D’Orazio, Sam Gill and Jimmy Clayton were amongst the Redlegs’ best for the second week in a row. Jackson Sole, son of the great Kenny, is making a real mark in senior football and he was his side’s best again, while Ben Hogan and Mark Tyrell also worked hard in the 3.11 (29) to 14.14 (98) loss. Seaford received the news through the week that senior coach Ben Crowe was not interested in coach the club in 2016. Crowe wouldn’t be drawn into the speculation that he will go back to his

home club Somerville and finish his playing days with the club that is looking ominous. Instead, he wanted to focus on the rest of the 2015 season and try and win as many games as possible. That didn’t start well, the Tigers going down to Mornington on Saturday 19.5 (119) to 6.7 (43). Jackson Calder booted six goals and Adam Symes four for the winners while Michael Gay and Danny Nolan dominated. Michael Herbert and Kane Taylor were named Seaford’s best players.

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MPNFL board resigns, AFL steps in By Toe Punt THE MPNFL board collectively resigned late last week after 19 of 22 MPNFL Peninsula and Nepean clubs expressed a vote of no confidence. AFL South East immediately took over as caretaker of the league, providing the function of the board under MPNFL Rules until the finalisation of a review into the appropriate governance and administrative model for the league for the future. At this stage, the current administration will continue to manage the dayto-day operations of the competition. AFL South East General Manager Jeremy Bourke said it was “highly unlikely” that there would be any changes to the structure of the competition in the 2016 season. In a letter to the clubs following the board’s resignation, Bourke said with these challenging situations comes many items requiring immediate attention, some with ease and others with complications. “The first is to ensure the MPNFL has constitutional integrity and it is for this reason a Special General Meeting (SGM) will be required for the AFL South East Commission to assume governance capacity in a caretaker role. “A notice regarding this SGM containing the required motion will

be coordinated through MPNFL CEO Jeff Jones and distributed as soon as practicable. It is anticipated that this SGM will be held on Wednesday 8 July. Following on from the SGM, AFL South East will apply the following immediate actions: Governance “The Commission will immediately provide the function of the board under MPNFL Rules in a caretaker capacity until the finalisation of a review into the appropriate governance and administrative model going forward. Administration “The current administration will remain in place (as employees of the MPNFL) and continue to operate out of the Somerville offices until the finalisation of a review into the appropriate administrative structure going forward. All administration staff will report to the region general manager, who will oversee key decisions and staff performance. Financial Audit “AFL South East’s financial audit committee, headed by Ted Turner (Principal at Ashton Ryan Malcolm Financial and former president of Edithvale-Aspendale Football Club) will undertake a full assessment of the MPNFL’s financial position immediately. This audit will include a situ-

ational analysis report provided to all member clubs at the earliest possible opportunity. Governance and Administrative Review “A panel including the following members will immediately review the governance and administrative structure of the MPNFL. The panel will consult extensively with all stakeholders and will produce recommendations for adoption by the Commission and member clubs. The panel will consist of: Roger Hampson – AFL South East Commission chairman Jeremy Bourke – AFL South East Region general manager Jim Cail – AFL Victoria Country football manager Shayne Ward – AFL Victoria government relations manager Alexandra Gronow – AFL legal counsel Rules and By-Law Review “Russell Jacgung (AFL South East commissioner and former MPNFL board member) will oversee the work that has currently been undertaken in this area and manage the process going forward. Once again, club consultation and assessments of league rules and by-laws from other regions will form part of this review. “Again, these situations are not

without complications however it is the intention of AFL South East to provide caretaker support through this transition period with as minimal disruption to the operations of the league as possible.” Bourke acknowledged the work of the outgoing board. “Whilst this correspondence is directed to MPNFL club presidents, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the outgoing MPNFL board members for the effort, time and commitment they have made to the management and development of the league. Whilst there is topical focus on negative aspects, there are many positive developments the board has overseen and that service must be noted,” Bourke said. The board also wrote a letter to clubs announcing their collective resignation. “It is with great disappointment and reluctance that all members of the MPNFL board wish to advise of their resignation, effective immediately. We take this action in response to the vote of ‘no confidence’ that was passed by a large majority of both Nepean and Peninsula league clubs at recent private meetings,” the letter stated. “Whilst it is extremely disappointing that this situation could not be resolved by consultation and through

an independent review, we accept the decision that most of you have voted for. “Some of the allegations, innuendos and reports that have circulated in recent weeks, particularly from some who should know better, have been extremely disappointing. The many emails, late night telephone calls and comments from certain areas of local media, has certainly taken a toll on each of us personally, and has also impacted on our families and friends. “Each member of the board volunteered their time because of a genuine passion for sport at a local level, not for self-promotion or personal gain. Each of us walks away from our positions on the board with the view that it has been a most rewarding experience. Working with the clubs, meeting an incredible number of quality club people who share a passion for local sport and forming some lasting friendships in the process have been a special part of the role. “We sincerely thank the clubs that have supported us over the journey. Your loyalty and willingness to work through situations over the years has been most appreciated. “We wish everyone good luck for the remainder of the 2015 season and for the future under a new structure,” the letter stated.

Eyes on the pill: Sorrento got up over Hastings in Saturday’s Nepean League clash, left, with a final quarter eight-goal burst enough to see the Sharks over the line against the Blues. Picture: Andrew Hurst

Blow out: Seaford Tigers copped a smashing from Mornington in their Peninsula League game. Picture: Gary Bradshaw

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FRANKSTON VFL FOOTBALL CLUB ROUND 13

Saturday July 11 Vs Williamstown

Dev League 11am Seniors 2pm

Played at Burbank Oval Come & support the Dolphins!

ROUND 14

Sunday July 19 Dev League Vs Port Melb 11am Seniors Vs Collingwood 2pm Played at Frankston Park Come & support the Dolphins!

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