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According to the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), in 2014, 21 per cent of drivers killed were aged between 18 and 25 years, however, this age group represents only around 14 per cent of Victorian licence holders. Although this is the lowest proportion of young drivers killed since 1987 (down from 110 deaths to 24), the fact still remains that our young people are 30 times more likely to crash when they start driving on their P-plates. Research also shows that the majority of these incidents are preventable.

Young drivers are inexperienced and often make poor decisions, with some crashes attributed to high risk factors such as speed, alcohol and distractions linked to the presence of multiple passengers. In comparison to more experienced drivers, 18-25 year olds are three times more likely to be killed in a car crash. One way to change this is to provide good practice and relevant road safety education in schools.

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Sea to Summit Success in 2015 Last year’s race was one for breaking records, with more than 2000 participants taking part in the most successful Arthurs Seat Challenge to date.

The course of 6.7km started at the Rosebud Jetty and finished at the summit of Arthurs Seat at Seawinds Gardens. Event Ambassador and Commonwealth Games Marathon Runner, Sarah Klein, fired the starter’s gun as people of all ages, backgrounds and fitness levels took off on the challenging course. Funds raised from the success of the 2014 event will provide even greater support to schools in meeting the cost of every Fit 2 Drive workshop held at all secondary schools on the Mornington Peninsula, Westernport and Frankston areas for the coming year.

The first runner over the line was Craig Appleby, our new record holder, glided across the line in 25 minutes and 15 seconds. Coming in second was Cameron Hall followed by Nathan Barry, who led the pack early in the race to snaffle third place. Our first female placegetter Rebecca Rosel looked strong as she charged up the hill, crossing the line with a smile and a time of 29 minutes and 59 seconds. Twins, Elly and Sarah Jackson took second and third place for the women’s overall with times of 30 minutes 30 seconds and 30 minutes 59 seconds respectively, which also won them first and second place Junior Females. Other noteworthy efforts include Liam Hemingway our Under 18 Male Champion, followed closely by Brodie Lynch who again took out the title of Under 15 Male Champion.

The weather was perfect for running or walking up the steep summit, which at its peak has a whopping 9.5% gradient and the climb itself is over 3km. Our long-time supporters, parliamentarians Mr Greg Hunt and Mr Martin Dixon even found themselves running PBs! Our major sponsors all had teams participating with large contingents from Bluescope Steel, Bendigo Bank, and Nicholas Lynch Real Estate who took out the title for Largest Community Team with over 200 in their ranks, which also helped them clinch the trophy for Fastest Team up the mountain. The School Group Winners were Elisabeth Murdoch College.

Competitors were red-faced and at times, out of breath, but there was a great sense of comradery and sportsmanship on show, even between those more serious and competitive runners. Generous help from our volunteer support crew was also invaluable and we thank our local schools and organisations like Sorrento SES and Rotary, Langwarrin Men’s Shed and the Southern Peninsula Classic and Historic Car Club for their tireless help on race day. The Arthurs Seat Challenge is a wonderful annual event, especially for families, schools and sporting groups to come together and raise community awareness about the overrepresentation of young people in road crashes. We look forward to 2015 and hope to see even more people running UP the hill to bring road deaths DOWN. Registrations are now open at www.arthursseatchallenge.com.au

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Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au THE iconic Mentone Hotel has been saved from redevelopment. The main building has been officially listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.

The heritage listing is a win for Kingston residents who rallied to “save The Edgy” after its sale by owners Open Door Pub Co late last year (‘Pub loss makes regulars edgy’, The News 12/11/14).

Thousands took to social media using the #savetheedgy hashtag with the Facebook group Save The Edgy a focal point for locals to put pressure on the state government to act to push to heritage list the Mentone Hotel, which first opened in 1890.

An online petition at change.org posted by Make Better Bayside Group’s Clarke Martin opposing any development of the hotel attracted more than 6,500 supporters.

Planning Minister Richard Wynne said the Heritage Council of Victoria took the hotel’s historical significance and architectural contribution to Mentone into account when deciding to add The Edgy to the state’s list of historically protected places.

“The Edgy now has the highest heritage protection in Victoria, any future changes would need a permit from Heritage Victoria,” Mr Wynne said.

“It is important that our significant heritage buildings are recognised and protected, The Edgy joins almost 2300 place and objects on the Victorian Heritage Register.”

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Mt Waverly based Momentum Developments, the buyer of the Mentone Hotel, said the decision will not change its plans for the site.

Company founder Paul Huggins said the hotel was purchased in the knowledge it would be heritage listed.

“We’re excited about it ... we had no intention of knocking down the hotel,” he said.

“The actual heritage element adds a bit of mystique and we believe it adds value to the site.”

The developer intends to build apartments on the car park site and apartments with high ceilings on the upper level of the hotel building itself.

“The only thing that is protected is the facade itself which we intend to keep since I fell in love with the building many years ago.”

The staircase is also heritage listed. The bottleshop will be demolished. Mr Huggins plans to have a pub landlord in place to run a public bar in the lower level.

Mr Huggins said about 45 per cent of the hotel’s interior is not original.

Mordialloc Labor MP Tim Richardson welcomed the heritage listing.

“The Mentone Hotel is a landmark in our community, it’s home to the memories and stories of our community who have rallied to make sure its heritage and character are protected.”

Save The Edgy spokesman Chris Hill took to Facebook to welcome the “fantastic news” that the Mentone Hotel building will not be completely demolished to make way for an apartment complex.

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He agreed to donate $1 to bowel cancer research for every cup of coffee sold on Wednesday last week – and ended up raising $700 through coffee and ribbon sales!

The café, Freddie’s Coffee, sold 242 cups of coffee and a generous Mr Mansour put his own money where his mouth is by chipping in another $300.

Former Carrum MP and ambassador for Bowel Cancer Australia Donna Bauer – who has suffered from the disease – suggested the idea. She has donated the money to the national cause.

“We were thrilled with the amount raised and we will keep doing it to earn money for this worthy cause,” Mr Mansour said. “I like to support all charities. We are even getting another box of ribbons to sell.”

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One of a kind remembers the lost Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au LONGBEACH RSL members cherish the company of their last surviving World War II prisoner-of-war, Tom Jones.

The club, in Thames Promenade, Chelsea, is a home-away-from-home for the former British veteran, who emigrated from England “for the better weather” with his family in 1967.

The time since then is in marked contrast to the four years spent in captivity under the Japanese, first in Java and then in Japan.

Memories of the last weeks of the war, when he was a labourer in a Fukuoka prison camp tending the commandant’s pigs, are etched deeply in the 93 year old’s memory.

Japan was being bombed by the Americans and the horrors of war were getting too close to home for the proud Japanese who began to glimpse the dreadful prospect of defeat.

There was a feeling in the air, he recalled. “A woman said to me: ‘It can’t be much longer’. The Allies were getting ready to invade.

Of great concern were threats by the guards to kill all the prisoners.

“We had been told we would never go home,” he said grimly.

When Nagasaki was levelled by the atomic bomb things went into fastmotion. “We heard the explosion from miles away,” he said. “Thousands of people began dying and we couldn’t understand why but we had never heard about radiation.

“Then we heard the emperor’s fate-

ful broadcast: ‘The war is over’ and we saw some guards committing harikari.”

Planes began dropping food parcels and the emaciated prisoners glimpsed hope for the first time in years. “We had certainly been knocked about – I was only seven stone – but at least the war was over.”

Mr Jones and his colleagues travelled by train to Nagasaki and then by US Navy destroyer to Okinawa and Manila, and later an aircraft carrier to Pearl Harbour, Vancouver and across to Nova Scotia by train. The cruise liner Il de France sped them across the Atlantic to Southampton and home.

Moving to Melbourne in 1967 with his wife Ethel, daughter 16 and son 11, Mr Jones worked for automotive parts manufacturer Joseph Lucas, near the present site of Southland, before a stint in Western Australia. Back in Melbourne he retired at 60 and now lives in Chelsea.

“I really enjoy coming to the Longbeach RSL,” he said. “I may be 93 but I don’t feel it.”

A mainstay at club events, Mr Jones places a wreath on Anzac Day and Remembrance Day memorials commemorating those old soldiers who have passed away.

He’s eagerly awaiting a club function to celebrate his position as the last remaining prisoner. “There have been some wonderful men,” he said. “Now I’m the last.”

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NEWS DESK Police patrol Erratic driver nabbed

A WOMAN seen speeding and driving erratically in Balcombe Rd, Mentone, on Sunday, was arrested after a bystander grabbed her keys and called police. The 58-year-old Cheltenham woman later blew 0.272 – more than five times of the limit.

Police said several onlookers had called 000 about the driver’s behaviour at about 3pm. When she tried to park, a member of the public took her keys and stayed near her until police arrived. The woman’s licence has been suspended and she has been charged with drink-driving and parking offences. She will appear at Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

‘Gracelands’ raid

BURGLARS raided a lavish home in Palm Beach Dr, Patterson Lakes, on Saturday night and stole a “substantial sum” of cash and jewellery, Moorabbin police said. The thieves forced a rear sliding door at the house – a replica of the Elvis Presley mansion “Gracelands” – before immobilising an alarm and removing an upstairs floor safe containing the booty. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Kingston police on 9556 5656.

Drugs charges

A MAN, 50, has been charged with possessing a drug of dependence after police raided a Glen St, Aspendale, home on Saturday 16 June. He was allegedly found with cannabis, amphetamines and “magic mushrooms”.

The man was bailed to appear at

Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court on 15 September.

Phone stolen

A 12-YEAR-OLD boy was the target of thieves while he waited with a friend at the Karen St, Cheltenham, bus terminal on Saturday afternoon. Police say three or four youths demanded the boy’s mobile phone, which he handed over. They then walked away. CCTV footage of the incident is being examined. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Kingston police on 9556 5656.

Rude awakening

A MAN, 22, asleep in bed in Mitchell St, Mentone, at about noon on Tuesday last week, was awakened by the noise of a man ransacking the house. The victim pulled a knife on the offender and demanded he leave. The man walked off towards Mentone station and police were called. The man, 38, of Mentone, was later intercepted and found to be carrying a stolen credit card and 38 tubes of toothpaste from an unrelated burglary. He has been charged with shoplifting. Inquiries are pending in relation to the earlier incident.

Tools stolen

ABOUT $9000 in electrical tools, including drills, laser levels and a tripod, were stolen from a construction site in Beach Rd, Parkdale, overnight on Thursday. The thieves gained entry by smashing the latch on a side gate and removing temporary fencing before entering a site office. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Kingston police on 9556 5656.

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Football board Andrew ‘Toe Punt’ Kelly team@mpnews.com.au NEPEAN League presidents have called for the immediate resignation of the Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League board.

Sorrento Football Club president Garry Woodhams sent an email on behalf of all Nepean league clubs to MPNFL Board chairman Stuart Gilchrist last Friday afternoon (19 June), together with a notice of no confidence, which was signed by 11 of the 12 Nepean League clubs.

Somerville abstained from the vote, given recent events over the Player Points System (PPS) debacle (‘Somerville ‘misled’, results in doubt’, The News 10/6/15).

Presidents and delegates of all clubs of the Nepean League met on 15 June at Red Hill Football Club.

According to Woodham’s email, the purpose of the meeting was to provide the Nepean clubs with an open forum, free of interference, in which to discuss their concerns with the current and future direction of the MPNFL. The MPNFL board and administrators were not invited to the meeting and some made calls to club representatives before and after the meeting to try to find out what was happening.

At the meeting, there was a unanimous indication by show of hands that all clubs have lost confidence in the MPNFL board and administration.

According to Woodhams’ email, “this erosion of confidence stems from an ever growing list of administrative failings over the last 24 months and is not confined to recent issues alone”.

One club source said there was no doubt the total loss of confidence is a result of the recent incompetence shown by the MPNFL Board and Administration over their handling of the PPS saga with Somerville FC. “The failure of the MPNFL Board to address the concerns of clubs and to manage and perform the administration appropriately has led to the clubs seeking recourse by taking matters into their own hands,” Woodhams wrote.

“On behalf of the Nepean clubs and in accordance with the signed notices, I hereby give notice of our request for the immediate resignation of the MPNFL Directors – at which time the clubs will ask the AFL South East Commission to take the following steps: n Commissioners from AFL SE Commission to fill the casual vacancies until the next AGM in a caretaker capacity until at least the holding of the next Annual General Meeting of the MPNFL. n Conduct a review into the most appropriate governance structure for the NFNL. n Conduct a review of the most appropriate administration structure for the NFNL n Assess and report on the current business practices of the MPNFL in-

cluding a full audit.

Undertake a Rules and By-Law review. n Assess the relationship status with all stakeholders in the region.

“As stated in the notice of no confidence, should the MPNFL Board reject this notice and the conditions set out in the notice, the affiliated clubs will be left with no option other than to act in accordance with the MPNFL Constitution and seek a Special General Meeting.

“We appeal the MPNFL Board to abide by the mandate of the clubs as evidenced by the attached notices and to abstain from engaging in an elongated process of which the outcome is certain. The clubs also require a written response from the MPNFL board within seven days of this email and any attempt to obfuscate and delay the timeframe will not be accepted,” Woodhams wrote.

Peninsula League clubs will meet on Monday night to discuss broader issues. However, the Nepean League’s recent actions are expected to be high on their agenda.

It is believed that at least seven of the 10 Peninsula League clubs support Nepean League’s actions and will vote accordingly when asked to.

Collectively, the clubs need a 75 per cent majority to execute the notice of no confidence. The votes of six of the peninsula clubs will give them the 75 per cent.

AFL South East general manager Jeremy Bourke said the regional board had no role to play in the den

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called on to resign cision of the Nepean League clubs to issue the Notice of No Confidence.

“Similar to Casey Cardinia League last year, the Nepean League clubs have come together and stated that they are seeking a change in their best interests. That’s the catalyst for their actions,” Bourke said.

“There hasn’t been an option for clubs in the past (to challenge the board and administration), so it’s been a difficult process for them to do anything.

“Football people have always had the best interests of their own club at hand and doing anything outside of this has been extremely difficult for them. Their priorities are understandably their own clubs, not trying to address the higher issues.

“AFL South East played no role in the clubs making this decision. They (Nepean and Peninsula League clubs) came to us to ask what level of support we could provide. As the governing body in the region for AFL football, it was our duty to provide them a direction and then to provide support to assist in the outcomes. If the clubs move a notice of no confidence, it’s our duty to provide caretaker governance and to address the situation.

“It’s our responsibility to facilitate the most appropriate structure moving forward, determine who is best to fill the roles required to administer the league and give advice on the best course of action for the clubs moving forward. The MPNFL is one of the proudest football competitions in Australia and we absolutely want to

preserve that,” Bourke said.

Bourke said the clubs would not lose their identity as clubs and as a league, under the guidance of the AFL. “Clubs won’t lose their independence in the slightest. It’s important that all leagues have individual boards. It’s important our leagues maintain their identity, their history.

“However, it’s also important that they have a selection of board members who are focused on the needs of the league. It’s also important that they interconnect with a greater structure that provides some strategic direction for the clubs and their league.

“This will be a consultative process and all stakeholders will have an opportunity to influence the decisions that are made. The aim of regional governance is to bring all administration together and provide more effective and efficient structures to meet the needs of clubs and leagues.

“When you do that there are savings to be made. You no longer have two people from two leagues doing the same job. Given this, there will be a cost saving for the clubs.”

Nepean League will stand alone if peninsula clubs do not support the move but it is expected that the majority of Peninsula League clubs will support the Nepean League stance.

MPNFL chairman Stuart Gilchrist and chief executive officer Jeff Jones declined to comment when contacted

by The News.

Wreford apologises, defamation case over

Duty bound: AFL South East general manager Jeremy Bourke says the governing body will help clubs if the MPNFL board resigns.

KINGSTON councillor David Eden is set to drop a defamation suit against former Mordialloc Liberal MP Lorraine Wreford.

Ms Wreford was being sued over comments made about Cr Eden in late 2013 regarding ward fund grants received by the Kingston Residents Association.

Ms Wreford issued a statement on Facebook on 30 May: “Some remarks attributed to me publicly have been taken as reflecting adversely on David Eden. I want to make it clear that I had no intention of reflecting adversely on the integrity of David Eden and I know of no basis for any such reflection. I am glad to say that Cr Eden enjoys a fine reputation and represents his community in a fine manner and I apologise if ever I said anything that suggests to the contrary.”

When contacted by The News Cr Eden said he is withdrawing the defamation action and details of the settlement are confidential but the apology forms part of the settlement.

Ms Wreford declined to comment when contacted by The News.

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The Chelsea Family History Group meets on the third Saturday of each month, starting at 9:30am and finishing at around 12:00pm. For further details please contact Gary Rogers on 5979 8323 or 041 179 5940.

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CONSUMER Affairs Victoria has urged people to know about common scams used to con the unwary.

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission statistics show Victorians last year lost just under $20.5 million to scammers.

Fake bank notes, sham refunds and bogus lottery prizes are among the top scams used to tempt unwary targets to part with their cash for no return.

A trend in recent months involves the “refund” scam which often involves the con artist offering large sums of money in exchange for an upfront payment.

Scammers pretend to be from a bank, organisation or government department, such as the Australian Tax Office, to fool people into paying money or providing their bank details.

There have been more than 400 complaints about money transfer scams to Consumer Affairs Victoria in the past 12 months.

Consumer Affairs Victoria said people should always be wary of unsolicited emails, phone calls or letters saying they have unclaimed funds, won prizes or are owed money.

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A COMMUNITY push to establish a post office at Aspendale Gardens has failed to deliver the hoped for outcome but Australia Post has installed an Express Post box at the shopping centre.

The Aspendale Gardens Residents Association led the lobbying effort since the nearest post office is just over 4 kilometres away at Chelsea (‘Post office plan ‘under review’, The News 25/6/14).

The community group has all but admitted defeat in its bid to convince Australia Post to open a full post office at the Aspendale Gardens shopping centre at Narelle Drive but is pleased that locals can now conveniently send items in the mail by Express Post.

Express Post envelopes and satchels can be bought at the Aspendale Gardens newsagency within the shopping centre.

An Australia Post spokesperson said the new post box was installed last week (on Thursday 18 June).

“Aspendale residents have access to the Aspendale Gardens Post Point and a number of other nearby post offices, which are a short distance from the shopping centre.

“We are satisfied that our existing spread of outlets adequately meets the communities needs but will continue to monitor the growth in the area and the evolving needs of our customers.”

Earlier this month Australia Post CEO Ahmed Fahour announced 900 “managerial and support positions” would be lost as part of a restructure.

The federal government owned company faces rising losses as fewer people post letters despite the increase in parcels being posted due to online purchases by consumers.

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Sergeant Richard Carnegie, of Moorabbin Highway Patrol, has a bag full of bicycle computers, water bottles, helmets and lamps to give to cyclists riding in the right spirit.

“If cyclists are seen to be doing the right thing they will be rewarded,” he said.

“Rather than look for bad behaviour we thought we’d try a positive approach and reward cyclists for their good behaviour.

“There’s evidence that improved cooperation between pedestrians, cyclists and motorists creates a safer road environment.”

Police will look for good cycling etiquette, adherence to road safety rules and courtesy in the campaign which aims to combat entrenched prejudices.

“It’s creating a fair bit of interest and we encourage all road users to participate,” he said.

The campaign will run over the next four Saturdays.

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Fun together: Georgia and Ruby, left, Sarah and Indie, Bronwyn and Mitchell enjoy music at the Chelsea Church of Christ. Picture: Gary Sissons

Music, songs brighten days HAPPY memories of participating in mother and baby music and singing classes back in England prompted Chelsea Heights resident Emma Gemmell to establish similar classes here.

“I thought I’d give it a go,” she said.

Now, Music with Mummies is a success story with mums thrilled to be enjoying quality time with their offspring, while babies and infants learn social skills and join in simple action songs and dances to develop listening and motor skills.

Her theory is that nursery rhymes and songs help develop children’s language skills and extend their vocabularies. A variety of percussion instruments, props and puppets are used to help the children focus.

“When we sing about ducks the littlies hold their ducks, and when we sing about frogs they pretend to be frogs – it’s very interactive,” she said.

Playing simple musical instruments helps

improve the children’s hand-eye coordination, movement and fine motor skills.

Nine classes by the qualified children services’ teacher are run at Chelsea Church of Christ and Dingley Village Neighbourhood Centre on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays for various age groups – from six months to five years – with feedback suggesting they are worthwhile.

“The parents love it,” she said. “One told me she found her little one at home role playing, sitting surrounded by music books and animals, and saying she was ‘Emma Music’.

“Some of the younger children have never really been with others and they learn to socialise, to keep calm and interact with other children in a positive way.”

Friday classes are Music with Mummies, for those 14 months-3 years and My Music Time, for those 3-5 years. The cost is $10 and $13.50.

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By Oscar Zosel OSCAR and Danielle were cleaning the drain in the park so we can help nature.

There was all this rubbish down in the drain. It was a very far down deep drain. There was hard dirt at the bottom which we couldn’t get.

We moved all the water with the sticks over onto the pathway which was covered with small

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If nature didn’t have any water the trees would die and then there would be no air for us and then we would die.

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There was a beetle in the drain which had a sting on its back.

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NEWS DESK In tune: Tutors Natalie Parker, David Brackenrudge, Andrew Brunell and Stephanie Zavrou with students Max (Rosebud Primary) and Josh and Tommy (Pearcedale Primary) at the last week’s Southern Peninsula Music Camp. Picture: Yanni

Music camp sounds alive THE Briars came alive with the sounds of American Pie and I Dreamed a Dream last week as 150 children from across the peninsula celebrated the 31st annual Southern Peninsula Music Camp.

The three-day camp drew students from Boneo, Rye, Eastbourne, Tootgarook, Rosebud and Pearcedale primary schools, and Parkdale Secondary. They were assisted by music teachers and secondary school students.

On the first day, pupils were given a list of songs to rehearse for a concert at the end of the week. The secondary students then tutored the younger pupils and ensured they had fun while learning.

With only three days to put together a huge repertoire, ranging from classical to rock, they quickly learn new skills, made new friends and developed as young musicians.

Rosebud Primary School’s Madison Bailey, in Grade 6, said she loves the music camp. “We have so much fun together.” Madison plays ukulele alongside others playing instruments, ranging from woodwind to percussion.

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Hippy Krisnas hit the Bash trail again IT’S Bash time again! No, there’s nothing violent to this group of misfits, in fact it’s more like peace, love and mung beans with the Variety Hippies.

The madcap team is made up of local identities John Willis (Bear), Don Hailes (Mezzmo) and Roy Seamark (Jock) who set out on an annual pilgrimage having plenty of fun and collecting for a very worthy cause, Variety – the Children’s Charity.

Every state has their own annual Variety Bash but The Hippies are part of the Victorian sector.

This year’s event is set to be huge as it marks the 25th Anniversary of the Victorian Bash, the organisation originally being the brainchild of Dick Smith.

Each year entrants dress up both themselves and their old 1976 Bedford Van in a theme and set out on a long trek along with loads of other zany characters for quite a demanding excursion. Last year they ended up in Noosa, but it took four days to get to Sydney alone as the course takes them off road, through properties, National Parks, and generally weaving throughout some amazing, and very challenging countryside on the way. Previous years have been to Broome via Bourketown, Hamilton Island via the Birdsville Track and many more over their 25-year history.

All of the vehicles must be at least 30 years old and only two wheel drives are allowed. Whilst the cars have to meet certain safety standards most of them are quite stock standard and a credit to their owners and creators. It’s even more of a credit to the team of service support staff, organisers, scrutineers, mechanics and paramedics who keep the whole fleet moving with the attitude that nobody gets left behind.

The Bashers visit many schools and needy destinations along the way spreading funds, equipment, cheer and goodwill to kids in need. There’s books for outback libraries, handicapped equipment for

Trouble on the trail: Variety Hippies take a beer and song break after their van broke down on last year’s Victorian Bash travails.

the needy, support for struggling communities and assistance for worthy individuals who may not be quite so lucky as the rest of us and need a little boost to help make life a little more manageable.

The Bash brings out the best in people with Lions and Rotary Clubs, Women’s Auxiliaries and even remote station owners amongst the many good natured Australians providing meals and support along the way. The moral boost alone to struggling townsfolk is quite amazing, not to mention the relief to local economies.

Last year the Victorian bash raised over $1.25 million and it injects up to $30,000 into each town they visit. That’s 300 motel beds, 85 tanks of petrol and 600 meals per stopover.

Besides an underlying theme as the Variety Hippies there is also a sub theme for each trip. This

Australia Day awards nominations NOMINATIONS for the City of Kingston Australia Day Awards are now open to recognise and honour the outstanding achievements of individuals and community groups making a significant contribution to the community.

Kingston mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill said there were plenty of people making a positive difference who deserve to be thanked for their efforts.

The awards are open to Australian citizens who either live, work or study within the City of Kingston, and are presented in the categories of Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Community Group of the Year and Young Community Group of the Year.

Nominations for the Awards close 5pm Friday 30 October 2015. Following this a selection panel featuring the mayor and councillors will consider all eligible entries against the assessment criteria before choosing a winner in each category.

All nominees will be honoured at a community function held later this year. Winners of the awards are announced at the annual Australia Day Breakfast on 26 January next year.

Nomination forms and selection criteria are available online at kingston. vic.gov.au/australiaday or at council’s customer service centres and library branches.

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year the jolly larrikins will be the Hippy Krishnas complete with orange, red and yellow robes, kurtas and caftans, toe thongs and beads, dhoties and chadars, incense and idols all topped off with chanting and jigging to bells, cymbols, triangles, and a host of percussion to get all involved in the happy mantra.

The route will be leaving from Melbourne on Wednesday 12 August and will arrive in Port Douglas via Cooktown on Saturday 22 August with stopovers including Wagga Wagga, Coonabarabran, St George, Charleville, Longreach, Hughenden and Cobbold Gorge. Stop off and join in the festivities on the way, or better still get involved yourself – it’s a lot of fun for a very worthy cause.

The Variety Hippies are running a special Happy

Hippy Happening at the Greek Club in Madden Rd, Heatherton on Saturday 27 June at 7.30pm.

Live music from the rockin “Donz Party” and special guest comedian/multimedia personality Tim Smith. Light finger food provided and drinks at reasonable prices. Hint - wear or bring something orange or you’ll be fined $10…

Entry is only $30 per head and all proceeds to Variety - the Children’s Charity. Further information call John on 0407 053 484.

If you would like to help you can donate direct to the Variety Hippies with a tax deductible gift at varietyvicbash.everydayhero.com/au/variety-hippies For further information see variety.org.au or email john@beachmarine.com.au

Schools on the trail of tales

CRAFTY hands are busy creating the 2015 Storybook Trail for displays during the month of October to celebrate Senior’s month and Children’s Week.

Longbeach Place community centre in Chelsea is looking for community assistance from interested children and adults who want to join in and create fairy dolls or elves to be displayed in the Fairy Garden of the front courtyard based on the children’s book Elves and Fairies.

The dolls can be created out of Dolly Pegs, dressed up Barbie dolls or other dolls. Gum leaves can used for wings.

Chelsea Primary School pupils are creating Possum Magic.

Chelsea Heights Primary School are creating a display based on the adventures of Snuggle Pot and Cuddlepie. Bonbeach Primary School is creating The Magic Beach, Cornish College is caring for Elmer the Elephant, the Uniting Church Parish will very busy with the The Tree of Hope, Noah’s Ark and The Wetlands.

St Francis Xavier Primary School is having fun with Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

Call Longbeach Place on 9776 1386 for details of which characters can be used in the Storybook Trail.

Queen of the book scene: A fairy doll gets ready for this year’s Storybook Trail at Longbeach Place in Chelsea.

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MP claims Labor plans ‘toxic dump’ at Hastings Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au HASTINGS MP Neale Burgess is predicting a dark future for Hastings because of the state government’s decision to increasingly use Western Port as a “bulk” port.

The scaled-down Port of Hastings Development Authority has swung its focus from preparing for a container port to promoting its use for bulk products, such as LNG (liquefied natural gas), petroleum products and brown coal.

Hastings is already used to import and export petroleum and gas products and Mr Burgess accuses the government of having “secret plans” that will lead to Western Port being “a toxic dumping ground”, damaging lifestyles and cutting property values Ports Minister Luke Donnellan last month said he expects the PoHDA “to chase opportunities in bulk to continue to grow the port down there”.

“There are enormous opportunities, obviously, in relation to storage of petroleum, because we are importing so much petroleum now,” Mr Donnellan told the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee on 22 May. “I would also like to see [the PoHDA] look at chasing down business in the energy sector, because the Latrobe Valley has enormous brown coal deposits, gas and so forth.

“I would really like to see the port of Hastings grow very quickly, because potentially that is the appropriate port to bring things in and out of. That is really where we are up to with the port of Hastings.”

Mr Donnellan said there was no need to rush into making a decision on where to a new container port as “we probably would not need a second port until about 2045, maybe beyond”.

He said Infrastructure Victoria – to be established next year – would investigate if Bay West, in Port Phillip, or Hastings was the best site for a second port “The west has enormous advantages in relation to regional rail and major highways, whereas Hastings has enormous advantage in relation to a deep sea port. But the problem with Hastings is it does not have the road and the rail links,” he said.

“I do not think either particular option is easy. I think we really need a thorough and rigorous analysis by Infrastructure Victoria — by economists, transport planners and the like — to actually get it right.

“I think we need to, as much as we can, put it into an independent entity to do it, not to put it into the hands of politicians.”

With Hasting effectively out of the picture for a container port for at least a further 30 years, Mr Burgess has accused the state government of having

“secret plans” for Hastings.

“Mr Donnellan stated that Labor will use the Port of Hastings for shipping brown coal,” Mr Burgess has told The News.

He says the brown coal will be piped as slurry to a “drying plant” at Hastings.

Mr Burgess said the coal industry had unsuccessfully “pushed and pushed” for the previous Liberal/National government to back the project.

“We said no, but I don’t think people understand what bulk means,” he said.

“There was no mention of Labor’s plan to use Western Port as a toxic dumping ground during the election.

“The Brumby government planned to turn Hastings into a bulk port for coal, bitumen and urea and, when it lost government, it had already given Boral the go ahead to build a bitumen plant on the foreshore at Crib Point.”

Mr Burgess said the bitumen plant “was only stopped when the Coalition was elected in November 2010”.

The decision to not go ahead with a container port at Hastings meant “many thousands of jobs” had been lost to the area.

“If Labor succeeds in turning Western Port into its toxic dumping ground, our local amenity and life style will be permanently damaged, property values will be slashed, businesses will be ruined and tourists will turn away from our part of the peninsula in their droves.”

Making a point: Hastings MP Neale Burgess, left, and former ports minister David Hodgett last week accused the labor state government of abandonning a container port in favour of bringing “toxic” industries to Hastings. Picture: Gary Sissons

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The ex-politician, who became embroiled in numerous high-profile incidents during his at times controversial four-year term as Frankston’s state member of Parliament, has a new role encouraging cover ups.

Mr Shaw is now general manager at Medihair Hair Transplant Clinics in Melbourne.

When contacted by The News a relaxed sounding Mr Shaw said he is “off the public scene now” but has “a few things in the pipeline with some quite credible people”.

He said he is using business contacts to promote the hair transplant specialist’s operations.

When asked whether he would consider using Medihair’s product himself he said he may do in future.

“It’s not wigs or anything like that,” Mr Shaw said.

“It’s actually operational hair transports [and] yeah, I actually would.”

The 47-year-old said he has a beard and is growing his hair long “so I’m not too concerned”.

“I’m a bit relaxed but I probably will do something on that front.”

The former accountant and hardware business owner said working for a hair transplant company is not a radical change in career direction.

“You’re still in business. I’ve owned a number of businesses and now I’m manager of this one.”

The oft dubbed “maverick” was elected in 2010 as a Liberal candidate but became an independent in March 2013 before formally quitting the party in early 2014 amid moves to expel him from the Liberal Party.

He was suspended from Parliament for 11 sitting days in June last year for misus-

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Mr Shaw said his forthcoming book will focus on his brief time in politics “and what a sorry state of affairs we’ve got with two gutless [main] parties”.

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To preserve Port Phillip, Melbourne should learn from Sydney

By Tim Flannery

I GREW up beside Port Phillip, just up the road from Melbourne’s most striking natural feature, the Red Bluff cliffs. In those easier days I was allowed to wander to the beach to fish, beachcomb or swim. When I was 10 I took up snorkelling and at 15 scuba diving. From Sandringham to Mornington I came to know Port Phillip’s waters intimately. I loved it in all of its seasons – even mid-winter, when my face would ache from the freezing water. In that season life was in suspended animation – like a frozen tableau – but the water was crystal clear.

As the spring rolled in, strange visitors arrived.

Big-eyed, silvery elephant sharks, made bizarre by fang-filled pseudo-mouths atop their heads, would slip into the shallows to lay their eggs. I caught one once, thinking I’d feed the family, but was repulsed to discover that its flesh was green.

Later in the season vast schools of bait fish would arrive. I would float suspended in the mass of fish as they cast a fishy shadow around me, despite the violent dashes of the barracuda scattering them on all sides. Relentlessly surging north, always north, they manifested the irrepressible pulse of life itself. Then came the season for dusky flathead, and flounder, which would lie disguised on the rocky reefs, awaiting their chance to eat, and reproduce.

The background to all this activity was the reefs that lined the shore, their rocks encrusted with pink and purple coralline algae. Cricket ball-sized heads of temperate water coral, yellow and orange pot-shaped sponges, and feather-headed worms studded pink and purple, bringing astonishing colour and variety. Under rocks lurked multi-coloured starfish, colourful crabs, shrimps, worms and blennies. To me, the waters of Port Phillip were as glorious as any tropical sea. Perhaps more so, because the tropics are boringly uniform across the Pacific, while many of the glories I saw in Port Phillip were ancient Gondwanan survivors, unique to southern Australia.

I left Melbourne in January 1980, aged 24, to study in Sydney. I can’t remember my last dive, but I’m sure that I had no idea it would be 33 years until my next. In 2013, family drew me home. The first thing I did was to revisit

my favourite underwater haunt – the rocky reef at Beaumaris. For me, it is a special place, a touchstone of memory and experience so vivid that I frequently dream of it. The rocky reef is a fossil bed containing the bones and teeth of creatures that lived in an ancient Port Phillip more than six million years ago. The teeth of sharks larger than those of any great white, and the jawbones of mighty sperm whales, lay on the bottom there, awaiting pick-up by a curious boy. I had discovered the place when I was nine years old and had dived it hundreds of times searching for fossils.

When I plunged into the water in 2013 I knew immediately that the place of my childhood was gone. Instead of a beautiful rocky reef covered in coral, I floated above a cesspit of green scum. Algae grew on every surface, and it had trapped a layer of mud that had suffocated almost all of the life that once thrived there.

Thankfully the damage is reversible. Without pollution the green algae will starve, the mud disperse and the coral re-establish itself.

In the weeks that followed, I snorkelled at my old haunts from Mornington to Black Rock. Everywhere I saw sickly green algae crowding out temperate corals and other life.

The phenomenon is well known to biologists who study partially or completely enclosed waterways. It’s called eutrophication, and it’s caused by an excess run-off of nitrogen and phosphorus. Port Phillip is huge – it covers almost 2000 square kilometres – so it takes time for eutrophication to be felt. But it also takes a very long time to flush out pollutants, because only one per cent of Port Phillip’s water is exchanged with the ocean each year. If nothing is done, the nutrients will build up until a vast algal bloom is triggered. A toxic Port Phillip – its waters green with algae and covered in dead fish, its shores piled with stinking vegetation and animal life – will be the result.

The truth is that Melbourne is slowly strangling Port Phillip. Year by year the suburbs creep further south alongside its waters, and the infrastructure builds up, with more hard surfaces and less greenery to let stormwater soak into the soil. So each storm carries ever-more dog poo, rotten food, spilt petrol and oil, excess lawn fertiliser and other toxic substances straight into Port Phillip through the

300-odd barrel drains (more than one for each kilometre of shoreline) that act like open sores on virtually every Melbourne beach.

Some of the nation’s most expensive real estate fronts Cowderoy St, St Kilda West. But the Cowderoy St drain looks like it emanates from the slums of Mumbai, rather than an affluent Australian city. I volunteered to clean the shore around it by picking up plastic bags and other hard rubbish, but I nearly choked on the stench as I waded through the sickly, grey, sewage-like sludge that filled the drain, pushing aside the dead birds and toxic scum as I went, and soon gave up.

I’ve asked environmentalists why Melburnians tolerate the filth. Some say Port Phillip is so industrialised it’s beyond hope; others say it’s only used on a few summer days each year, so nobody cares. I’m shocked to hear it, having returned from Sydney, where residents would lay down their lives for the harbour. Thirty years ago Sydney Harbour was as polluted as Port Phillip is now, but hard work and pride have restored it.

So what does Port Phillip need? Some work has already been done. The Yarra River is cleaner than it was 30 years ago, the banks of the Merri Creek have been magnificently restored, and the Elwood Canal no longer stinks enough to make you gag. But those odious barrel drains continue to discharge their slow poison. They need reed beds to catch and soak up the toxins. In most places there’s more than enough flat land to do this. The Andrews state government, elected last year, has pledged to get rid of the 50 worst level crossings in the state. What about cleaning up Port Phillip’s 50 worst barrel drains?

But the problems go beyond the drains.

Flathead are the staple of Port Phillip fishers.

When I was a kid, anyone could catch 30 or 40 “flatties”, all more than 30 centimetres long, in a day. The species has declined by 80 per cent since the 1970s. In those days, it took a male flathead seven years to grow to the legal take size of 27 centimetres. Today it takes up to 13 years. Many have pointed to dredging as a cause, but the decline predates dredging.

Another suspect is the drought of the late 1990s and early 2000s. More important might be the reduction of the ghost mud shrimp, the

sand flathead’s food source. In the ’70s it was present on muddy bottoms in astronomical numbers. Today it’s totally absent from many areas. Surely overfishing isn’t helping. Port Phillip desperately needs more marine reserve areas. Those that exist are pitifully small, their margins thronged with fishers eager to take anything that wanders outside their bounds.

Port Phillip’s margins have also been battered by inappropriate development. Even the Beaumaris fossil bed has been partially destroyed to make a car park for motorboat users. In Sydney, great swathes of harbourside natural vegetation have been reserved, inappropriate infrastructure removed, and commercial fishing banned. As a result, fish stocks have recovered spectacularly.

Enormous kingfish, bream and other species are now a common sight in Sydney Harbour.

Even southern right whales have returned.

When I moved to Sydney such things were unimaginable. Sydney Harbour and Port Phillip were pretty much equally blighted. But the people of Sydney have cared enough to make a difference. Surely Melburnians can, over time, do an equally good job with their waterway?

The Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority has done much good. A powerful Port Phillip authority, properly funded and accountable, could deliver the strategic vision required, and the means of delivering it. It also needs a much beefed-up research effort – perhaps a Port Phillip Institute of Marine Sciences.

Research might show that seaweed farms could soak up the excess nutrient now poisoning the waterway. We might even be able to reintroduce now-vanished species. An old resident at Black Rock once told me that he used to dive for crayfish there as a child, on the rocky reefs.

Imagine that: crayfish in Port Phillip. n Dr Tim Flannery is a scientist and writer.

His books include Now or Never, The Weather Makers and The Future Eaters. This article was published in The Monthly, May 2015, and is reproduced with permission of the author.

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Mechanic’s Hall work in full swing Compiled by Melissa Walsh THE ordinary meeting of the Frankston and Hastings Shire Council will be held at Somerville on Thursday next. *** THE secretary of the Frankston Tennis Club begs to acknowledge the receipt of 10s 6d as a donation towards the club from Mrs M. R. Deane. *** THE hon treasurer of the Ladies’ Collecting Committee begs to acknowledge the sum of £10 received from Mr M. Brody, proceeds of raffle of quilt donated by Frankston tradespeople for the Belgian Fund. *** AT a meeting of Mornington Progress Association on Monday, it was decided to ask the Railway Commissioners to extend the time for trains leaving Melbourne for Mornington and Stony Point from 5.9 p.m to 6.9 pm Saturdays.

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THE annual meeting of the Frankston

Tennis Club will be held in the Mechanics’ Institute on this (Saturday) evening, when the report and balance sheet for the past year will be presented and the election of officers for the ensuing year will be held. *** MISS Bedcock, of ‘The Wattles,’ Frankston, wishes it to be known that she has commenced business as a dressmaker, and is prepared to execute any work entrusted to her in the best and latest styles. Orders may be left with Miss Bunney, of Bay Street,

Frankston.

*** THE sale of gifts in connection with the Frankston Christian Endeavour Society in aid of the Missionary Students in New Guinea, will be opened this afternoon by Mrs Jackson at 3 o’clock, and be continued during the afternoon and evening. *** THE annual meeting of the Somerville Fruitgrowers’ Horticultural and Agricultural Association will be held on Monday evening at 8 o’clock in the Mechanics’ Institute, when the following business will be gone through:— Election of officers, report and balance sheet, and report of Ladies’ Guild. A full attendance is requested. *** OWING to the successful tenderer for additions to the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall refusing to go on with his contract, the committee called for fresh tenders, and Messrs Clayfield and Son, tender for £539 was accepted. The contractors have lost no time in commencing the work, and are at present engaged in excavating the foundations. *** WE have been requested to bring under the notice of our readers the following rate charged for postage to the forces in Egypt:—Articles (such as socks, etc) for members of the Australian and New Zealand Expeditionary forces in Egypt are only accepted at letter rates (1d per ½oz) or special parcels post-rate namely, up to 3 lbs 1s over 3 lbs and up to 7 lbs 2s over 7 lbs and up to 11 lbs 3s.

*** THE committee of the Frankston Football Club, in order to clear off the debt at present existing, intend holding a concert and dance in the Mechanics’ Hall, on Thursday evening next, and as the price for admission is only one shilling it is to be hoped that all lovers of the game will put in an appearance and assist the club to wipe out its deficiency and at the same time enjoy a pleasant evening’s entertainment. *** MESSRS Brody and Mason will hold an extensive clearing sale at Mornington Junction on Wednesday next, on account of Mr W.M. M’carthur, commencing at 11 o’clock sharp, of his valuable orchard and farm property, consisting of 42 acres on which is erected an up-to date 10 roomed villa and all necessary out buildings also the whole of his household furniture and effects, vehicles, implements, and live stock. *** T. R. B. Morton and Son will sell at their rooms, 72 Swanston Street, Melbourne, on Thursday next on account of Mr R. K. Ingham, his well known and highly improved agricultural, grazing and fruitgrowing farm, comprising 352 acres, situated about three miles from Bittern railway station, on which is erected a superior 7 roomed W. B. villa, with extensive and complete farm buildings.

The property is divided into 13 paddocks, and enclosed with vermin proof fence. ***

MR John Watson notifies in our advertising column that he intends to contest the seat in the East Riding of the Shire of Flinders at the forthcoming municipal elections.

Mr Watson is a gentleman who has had a large experience in municipal work, having filled the office of councilor in the city of Prahran, also as correspondent to the Board of Advice and committee man of the Workman’s Institute of the same city.

Mr Watson asks the support of those who are in favor of progress and the improvement of our roads. *** THE President of the Shire (Cr W. J Oates) on Thursday received a telegram from the State Parliamentary Recruiting Committee requesting him to organize a local recruiting committee without delay.

Cr Oates has lost no time in the matter and we call attention to an advertisement in another column calling a public meeting to devise measures to attain the object in view, on Monday evening, June 28th. It is to be hoped that there will be a large attendance to support the President and that every one who can possibly attend will do so. *** THE newly appointed Committee of the Frankston Branch of the Red Cross Society quickly got to work and held its first meeting on Saturday last.

Mrs Maxwell was appointed President, Mrs Dean and Mrs Jackson vice-Presidents; Mrs H. McComb, treasurer; and Mrs G. A. Kitchen,

secretary, assisted by Miss Watson, the committee increased its number to eight, and appointed Mrs Walsh as the new member.

The committee is in urgent need of funds to buy material for distribution, and an extended collection of subscriptions is being organised.

To raise money, and to stimulate interest in the movement, an “At Home” is being given on Wednesday week July 7th, at 3 p.m, in the Mechanics’ Hall, by some of the girls of Frankston, organised by Miss Watson.

Lady Madden, who has recently returned from England, has kindly consented to be present, and to speak of her experiences of the need and value of Red Cross work. There will be a short musical programme and afternoon tea.

This will be a splendid opportunity for all those who have been wanting to do something for our brave defenders they can hear what is most needed and they can take home material to work or knit. *** MESSRS Alex. Scott & Co market report is a fair supply of milkers and springers, and prices generally very much easier. Pigs: A moderate supply of all descriptions porkers and baconers very dear, young pigs about late rates. Calve-A good supply and ‘a very keen market, best 58s to 69s, good heavy 40s to 45s, good light 30s to 35s, good quality small calves 18s to 30s, others from 6s.

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By Stuart McCullough THIS madness must end. Once upon a time, public holidays meant something. Now they’re being handed out with all the sense of occasion and grandeur as third prize in a pub-raffle.

Why, just the other week, we were forced to sit at home to wait out another one of these time-wasters. Don’t get me wrong; I like Bohemian Rhapsody as much as the next person, but telling everyone they can take the day off work to commemorate it seems a trifle over the top.

It’s a question that demands an answer: why does Queen get a public holiday when other equally worthy musical acts go without? Surely Fleetwood Mac deserves a long weekend.

The Beatles merit the better part of a week. And if Lady Gaga isn’t enough to let you go home early at least once a year, there’s simply no justice in this crazy mixed up world. Forget gold and platinum records; a day in your honour is where it’s at.

Perhaps I’m hoping for too much.

Granted, with ‘Grand Final Eve’ the bar for a public holiday has been set so low that almost anyone and anything can now fall over it; and if we can have a day off to celebrate something that’s not happened yet, we surely deserve some reprieve to let us kick out the jams. But if the powers that be aren’t musically inclined, then the least we can do is combine existing public holidays with great musical acts. That way, we can kill two birds with one Rolling Stone (metaphorically speaking, of course).

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Beach Boys. Perhaps we can lump them in with Easter and celebrate Good Vibrations Friday? Or perhaps cast a light on a forgotten artist of yesteryear like Barry McGuire? Just the very notion of New Year’s Eve of Destruction seems oddly appropriate.

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our feet up and duff the lid of our collective cap to poodle-headed one-hit wonders of the eighties, Europe, by observing Grand Final Countdown Eve. Truth be told, maybe the reason I react so strongly against the Queen’s Birthday is that I don’t own any of

their albums. Not a one. Not in any format. You could scour my CDs, vinyl albums and cassettes all you wish and you won’t find anything by Freddy, Brian or the other two. The only version of ‘A Night At the Opera’ I own is by the Marx Brothers. When push comes to shove, I barely know any of their lyrics save for the bit that goes ‘Galileo’ in the alternating Mr. Gasbo / Emperor from ‘Return of the Jedi’ voices. Perhaps the real problem is that I feel guilty for taking the day at all.

That said, we’re all a little bit to blame. Nobody talks about the absurdity of the Queen’s Birthday for fear that if we do, someone might just agree with us and take it away. That, frankly, is the wrong approach. Instead, we should be turning our minds to alternative days. Because the real reason people want to observe the Queen’s Birthday is to fill the vacuum that otherwise exists between Easter and Melbourne Cup Day. (I’m ignoring Grand Final Eve. You should too.)

There are plenty of alternatives. Previously, I’ve suggested that we swap the Queen’s Birthday for Bloomsday on 16 June. That’s the day that celebrates James Joyce’s Ulysses. Before you snigger at the idea of having a day off for a book, I’ll simply say that Ulysses beats the Melbourne Cup hands down every day of the week and twice on the first Tuesday in November in terms of significance. I also proposed June 6 as ‘Convoy Day’, to celebrate the day on which a group of errant truckers decided to drive across America in C.W. McCall’s country-

pop masterpiece. But there are other options, too.

July 1st has to be a contender.

There’s no doubt that it’s a magical time of year. Autumn has bid its farewell. The days are getting ever shorter.

And accountants everywhere are getting excited at the prospect of closing out another financial year. In fact, there’s nothing our family likes to do more than to head to our nearest major department store to gaze in wonder at the seasonal window display celebrating the start of the taxation season.

This year’s theme is deductions. If we have time, we might even get our photo taken with the head of the ATO, perched on his knee while we list all the things we want from the coming financial year.

Perhaps the thing that really gets my goat is giving all that attention to an overseas band rather than one from Australia. At this point, we shouldn’t need to suck up to a group from Britain just to get the day off. Next year, the Government should gazette Ted Mulry Appreciation Day instead. ‘AC/ DC Day’ feels strangely right. (Imagine the greeting card. You’d open it and be greeted with a tinny version of ‘Hell’s Bells’ or ‘The Jack’.) The Edinburgh Rose Tattoo is as good a reason for a backyard barbecue as you’re ever going to get. Or maybe we should be more discerning. It’s odd that some public holidays are days of great national significance and others seem to be the result of a clerical error. But what do I know? Now excuse me, I’ve got some music to listen to. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Yabbies cop another hiding NEPEAN LEAGUE

By Toe Punt TYABB lost its second game in successive weeks by more than 200 points on Saturday in Nepean League, this time at the hands of Rye. The Yabbies booted one goal in the opening quarter and were restricted to just two behinds for the remainder of the match.

Hastings too booted 38 goals last week against Tyabb and won by more than 200 points.

This week Rye booted 18 goals in the opening half and 20 majors in the second hour to record a 38.20 (248) to 1.2 (8) win.

The recent plight of Tyabb FC has been well documented and further highlights the incredible need for the governing body to put structures in place to ensure their longterm viability.

As a club, Tyabb is united. It is working tirelessly but copping 200-point thrashings can be taxing.

The Demons had 12 goal kickers on Saturday. Dean Millhouse and Adrian Gileno booted seven each, Andrew Dean kicked half a dozen and Ryan Mullett was the best player on the ground with five.

Rye premiership coach Steve Ryan played seniors too and finished with two majors.

Chris Samways and Adrian Clay worked tirelessly for the Yabbies.

Red Hill returned to the winners list against Devon Meadows after three weeks of misery.

The Hillmen had lost their past three games and trailed the Meadows by three points at quarter time.

The home side recovered to boot 10 goals to one after the first change to run out 11.14 (80) to 3.4 (22) winners.

Jake Mold booted three goals and was impressive while Marcus Dal Lago and Blake McCormack were outstanding.

Taz Douglas and Clint Walker were the best of the Meadows, along with Jess Dehey and Steve McInnes.

Rosebud continued its march, this time thumping Pearcedale to the tune of almost 11 goals.

The Buds set-up the win with a seven goal to two first quarter. They went on to win 18.15 (123) to 8.10

(58).

Tom Baker booted five majors and Lachy Armstrong three while Ryan Spooner and Greg Bentley dominated.

Dylan Hoare and Ben Mitchell were the best of the Dales.

Sorrento’s Tyrren Head continued his outstanding season on Saturday with a best afield five goals in his sides 17.9 (111) to 8.10 (58) win against Frankston.

Leigh Poholke kicked three goals also for the winners while James Brigden and Troy Schwarze also saw a heap of the footy.

Matt Harris and Jason Curry were the best of the Bombers.

Somerville was at its brilliant best on Saturday, booting eight goals to zip in the first quarter against Dromana and winning by 13 goals, 22.15 (147) to 10.8 (68).

Rohan Hogenbirk and Jedd Sutton finished with three goals each for the Eagles while a further ten players contributed on the scoreboard.

Timmy McGennis was superb once against for the Eagles, dominating through the middle of the ground, racking up possessions and finishing with a couple of goals.

Justin Farrelly proved once again why he is one of the best big men in the game and Billy Rolfe played his best game for the season.

It was a tough day at the office for the Tigers, although Christian Ongarello and Daniel Guerts worked hard.

Hastings and Crib Point is usually a tough contest but it was very one-sided on Saturday, the Blues dominating and winning 22.19 (151) to 6.6 (42).

Crib Point booted three goals to Hastings’ four in the opening quarter but was only able to kick three more majors for the match, compared to Hastings’ 18 majors.

Taylor Stratton booted five goals in a best afield performance for the Blues while Luke Clark finished with four. Shaun Foster and Paul Rogasch were outstanding.

Brad Arnold and Dean Karies were the best of the Magpies.

Battles of midway: Somerville got up over Dromana, above, and Hastings dominated Crib Point, left, in the weekend’s Nepean League action. Pictures: Andrew Hurst

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This is the end: Pines saw off Chelsea to effectively finish the latter’s season in the Peninsula League despite a spectacular mark for the Gulls, above.

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Edwards dominates Gulls in big win PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Toe Punt FORMER West Coast Eagle, North Melbourne and Richmond forward Aaron Edwards played one of the most impressive games in Peninsula League memory on Saturday as Pines ended Chelsea’s season.

Edwards had close to 40 possessions, took more than 15 marks, booted seven goals and was clearly head and shoulders above any other player on the ground in the Pythons’ 18.9 (117) to 8.17 (65) win over Chelsea.

Edwards, who was the last player to kick 100 goals in the VFL at Frankston Dolphins before he was drafted to the Eagles, had as many possessions in the back half of the ground as he did in the offensive half – still, he finished with seven majors, four of which came in the last quarter.

His fitness levels, aerial skills, willingness to work and appetite for the contest were clearly evident.

Aaron was that good at Eric Bell Reserve that he made it look like he was

an 18-year-old playing under 11 footy.

He was that dominant.

He did have plenty of support from his team mates however, especially young ruckman Taylor Strachan, who was superb in the middle and around the ground.

His significant performance allowed Guy and Beau Hendry to maintain Pines’ structures of staying at centre half back and centre half forward.

Luke Holdcroft was also sensational for Pines, shutting down the dangerous Todd Gardiner.

Gardiner has been in superb form for the Gulls this season but was lucky to get half a dozen touches on Saturday, such was the blanket role that Holdcroft played. Holdcroft did the same job on Mt Eliza’s Ben Landry the week before.

Callum Gray was a youngster released from Frankston Dolphins and he showed a clean pair of heels while Chris Guganovic booted a goal in his 175th match, a milestone which gives him life membership of the club.

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the contests, Billy Humphrey was in and under and has a body that can take the hits, while Brendan Cowell is in the same boat.

Hudson Thomas was Chelsea’s best player, despite not being named in their best players. He was the only Gull to work hard over four quarters.

Brad Clark was extremely good too, while young Matt Silva and Jason Clark, along with Jackson Arthur in the ruck were clearly their best four, along with Thomas.

Chelsea trailed by six points at half time after ending a string of behinds (eight points in a row) with three goals in four minutes to end the quarter.

However, the Gulls didn’t come out to play in the second half. Pines improved their skill execution and snagged 12 goals to four in the second half.

Bonbeach kept its finals hopes well and truly alive, leading for most of the afternoon to beat an injury-riddled Mornington.

After copping an embarrassing defeat at the hands of Frankston YCW

last week, the Sharks got their noses in front in the match against the Dogs and went on to record a 12.15 (87) to 11.11 (77) victory.

Mornington coach Chris Holcombe said on The RPP Footy Show before the match that he was missing eight of his best 21 players from the side.

However, the Dogs were still able to beat Langwarrin last week with a similar list.

Jackson Casey was at his best for the Sharks with three goals while Dylan Jones had the better of Michael Gay in the ruck.

Adam Symes played forward again for the Dogs and finished with six majors.

Langwarrin beat Karingal 14.14 (98) to 3.3 (21) as expected.

The Bulls had numbers behind the footy from the outset and the Kangas were forced to navigate their way through.

Shane Paterson and Scott Sienkiewicz (three goals) were outstanding for the Kangas while Blake Harkness continues his run of dominant perform.

Grant Goodall and Aaron Lees were the best of the Bulls, as was other leaders Luke Van Raay and Grant Paxton.

Frankston YCW made it two big wins in successive weeks with an 18.19 (127) to 4.6 (30) win against Seaford.

Dromana recruits Paul Minchington and Anthony Bruhn booted five and four goals respectively while Kyle Hutchison and Scott Macleod dominated.

Aaron Walton booted two for the Tigers and Matt Herbert and Nick Braund collected the top votes.

Mt Eliza bounced back from its loss to Pines last week to lead all afternoon to beat Edithvale-Aspendale.

The Redlegs led for the majority of the afternoon, kicking six goals to three after the main change to win 12.21 (93) to 7.9 (51).

Scott Lockwood booted four majors and Justin Van Unen three while Karl Lombardozzi and Ben Landry were dominant.

Mark Mullins and Brad Tagg were the best of the Eagles.

FRANKSTON VFL FOOTBALL CLUB ROUND 11

Sunday June 28 Vs Northern Blues

Dev League 12pm

Played at Preston City Oval

Seniors 11.25am

Played at Etihad Stadium Come & support the Dolphins!

ROUND 12

Saturday July 4 Vs Box Hill Hawks

Dev League 11am Seniors 2pm Played at Box Hill City Oval

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Come & support the Dolphins!

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Toorak Twins Elly & Sarah Sarah and Elly Jackson are a high achieving local duo, who took out first and second place for Overall Junior Female, as well as second and third for Overall Female in the Arthurs Seat Challenge last year. Similarly talented in the academic arena, the girls graduated from Toorak College in 2014 with identical ATAR scores (they are identical twins after all!) to receive the prestigious award of Dux Proximus. Now 18 years old, the girls have started University courses, Elly is studying in Biomedicine with the intention of becoming an Obstetrician and Sarah is completing a Bachelor of Science, hoping to specialise in Veterinary Medicine. The girls are eleven minutes apart in age, with Elly being the eldest, but their times for the Arthurs Seat Challenge were much closer with less than a minute separating the pair. Once again, however, Elly crossed the line first!

They say this isn’t always the case, rather, when it comes to Athletics, Sarah has the edge and always takes out the sprints. With Cross Country, the rivalry is fiercer, however, the girls see it more as healthy competition and motivation. Sarah said, “We really help each other out. I don’t imagine that either of us would have reached the level that we have, if we didn’t have each other. We train together, race together, and most importantly motivate each to run.”

When asked about their stance on road safety for young people, both girls were adamant that relevant education is a must. “I really can’t begin to express how much I support this. I know all too well how important road safety is for young drivers, so the kind of education Fit2Drive provides is invaluable. Anything that helps to become safer on the roads is beneficial not only for us, but for all other road users too” said Elly. Sarah was also quick to remind us about distractions behind the wheel, “I feel a lot of young people take their safety for granted whilst driving, and don’t realise how unsafe it actually is at this age. I see way too many people, including my own peers, checking their phones whilst driving and I cringe every time.

That is something that I really think needs to be stopped.”

Asked if they would return in 2015, both girls emphatically confirmed, Sarah stating “Of course! Elly is looking like the favourite, but I still dream of beating her in a cross country race so I will be trying hard!” Elly played down her strength with hill runs, saying “I will be back this year no doubt!

It will be good to have another crack at that hill, it’s definitely a challenge that’s for sure! As for who will win this time, I have no idea, I guess we’ll just have to wait and see!”

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