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Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au CONSULTATION over new residential zones to be applied in Kingston has been labelled “a debacle” with uncertainty surrounding how much of the municipality will be opened up to further residential development.

Uncertainty surrounds Kingston Council’s submission that sought to

have more than 75 per cent of the region included in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone under the state government’s Plan Melbourne proposals.

Neighbourhood Residential Zones “protect and maintain liveability and neighbourhood character”, according to the state government.

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Cr West branded the consultation Kingston was included in a list of 24 “remaining councils” to “undergo process, begun in June last year, “a debacle”. a neutral conversion on 1 July”.

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Bayside and Glen Eira, but presumably Cheltenham, Mentone, Mordialloc and the other Kingston suburbs do not count with this government.”

Mr Guy agreed Booroondara, Bayside and Glen Eira could have 77 per cent, 83 per cent and 93 per cent of their regions included in the NRZ, whereby no more than two dwellings can be built on one lot unless otherwise agreed by council.

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KINGSTON property owners will have to fork out an average of about $70 extra on their rates next year, with council proposing a “moderate” 4.25 per cent annual rate rise under its 2014-15 draft budget.

The council has affirmed its commitment to keeping rate rises to “a minimum” in order to deliver “solid value for money” to ratepayers during the current tough economic climate.

While well above the inflation rate, which stands at 2.9 per cent, Kingston’s proposed rate rise is lower than that of surrounding municipalities, which have pencilled in increases of between 5 and 6 per cent, and well down on the hefty 8 per cent hike property and business owners were hit with in 2010-11.

The council’s 2014-15 draft budget, which was tabled last week, also commits to keeping rate rises at 4.25 per cent for the next three annual budgets.

And in further good news for Kingston rate payers, the draft budget proposes no increase on both waste service and municipal charges, while also maintaining the $80 rate rebate for pensioners, which is in addition to the $208 state government rebate).

But an official re-evaluation of property values this year could force rates up much higher for some Kingston property owners, with real estate price increases fluctuating wildly between Kingston suburbs over the past two years.

The average house price for Kingston is $600,000, up 5.4 per cent on last year and about 10 per cent higher

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than in 2012, when Melbourne’s real estate market was in retreat. The average price of a unit is $435,000, a rise of 5.2 per cent over the past 12 months.

But some areas have experienced dramatic property price increases since 2012, especially in case of apartments in suburbs such as Chelsea Heights, Edithvale and Cheltenham, with rises of up to 20 per cent over the past two years.

Those owners face significantly higher increases in their rates bills than the proposed average 4.25 per cent rise, offset by lower increases for property owners in suburbs where price rises have been flatter.

The moderate rate rise coincides with contractions in other council revenue streams, most notably government grants, which are down 75 per cent on the current financial year, and means council has been forced to keep a tight rein on costs.

But Kingston mayor Cr Paul Peulich said costs would be kept in check by “prudent financial management” and a modest capital works program rather than cuts to vital services provided to the community.

“Council has worked hard to deliver a balanced budget that takes into account the needs of the community, expected levels of service and the community’s capacity to pay,” Cr Peulich said, adding that particular attention had been given to mounting financial pressure on pensioners.

“Kingston’s focus is on working with what we have, containing costs, renewing assets and investing in new capital works using state government grants to co-fund projects where possible.”

Kingston’s capital works program is

budgeted at $44.9 million for the 201415 financial year, with major projects including the Edithvale Family and Children’s Hub ($3.4 million), Parkdale Family and Children’s Hub ($2.2 million) and Bonbeach West Pavilion ($1.4 million), as well as flood mitigation ($3.8 million), roads reconstruction ($2.7 million), footpath renewal ($1.5 million), and LED street light fittings replacement ($1.5 million).

Kingston CEO John Nevins said the draft budget projected a net operating surplus of $15.5 million on revenue of $179.8 million and total expenses of $164.3 million.

With the council’s focus on “responsible financial constraint” Mr Nevins said the proposed budget reflected the “current global economic environment, is forward-looking, financially responsible and, most importantly, facilitates the achievement of all of the 2013-2017 Council Plan strategic objectives”.

But the emphasis on Kingston “living within its means” meant the council “does not have sufficient resources to immediately meet all of the expressed community demands for new assets and the renewal of existing assets”.

“However, to address this challenge, council is focusing its capital works program to place a greater emphasis on asset renewal rather than the creation of new assets or the upgrade of existing assets.”

Kingston residents are invited to have their say on the 2014-15 draft budget, with a number of public consultation initiative organised including a public information session. The draft budget can be viewed by on council website or at Kingston customer service centres and libraries.

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Cash flow not on the house... yet Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au BUREAUCRATIC red tape is delaying much-needed funding to occasional child care centres amid federal and state wrangling over who should distribute $12.6 million worth of monies to those who need it most.

In May, the federal Coalition government reinstated funding cut by the previous Labor government in 2011, but the money has yet to flow through to child care centres with the new financial year and deadlines for bills to be paid looming.

Chelsea Occasional Child Care Centre volunteer president Vicky Weatherlake said their centre had to pay their annual insurance fee on 1 July and this would cost about $7000 with no notification of when federal funding would flow.

“We’ll pay the insurance because we can’t operate without it but it puts pressure on the centre’s finances,” Ms Weatherlake said.

She said the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority had been “very helpful” but could not consider extending the payment deadline for the annual fee beyond the first day of the new financial year.

The Association of Neighbourhood Houses and Learning Centres is the peak body for community centres representing more than 90 per cent of all neighbourhood houses and learning centres in Victoria.

ANHLC policy development officer David Perry said the organisation was “happy with the return of federal funding

as long as it makes its way to the community centres in neighbourhoods who need it most.”

“As far as we know, there are still potential hurdles to be overcome surround the administration of the funds,” Mr Perry said. “It’s important that the administration situation is resolved so the funding can meet the needs of those who previously lost access to childcare.”

Occasional child care centres are generally not-for-profit organisations that provide support for families by offering flexible hours care around parental and guardian work commitments.

The Gillard government withdrew funding for the occasional child care sector in 2011. At the time, then premier Ted Baillieu unsuccessfully called for the Labor government to reinstate the funding.

A spokesperson for state minister for children and early childhood Wendy Lovell said the state government awaited formal advice from the federal government about how much occasional care funding Victoria would receive and how it would be provided.

“The Victorian Coalition Government will maintain its commitment and fund Occasional Care so Victorian families are able to access child care on a casual basis through the program,” the spokesperson said.

“The Victorian government is looking forward to having ongoing discussions with the Commonwealth about ongoing funding for Occasional Care.”

Ms Weatherlake hoped the federal and state governments “could resolve this soon” to ensure Chelsea Occasional Child Care Centre is not left out of pocket.

‘Leak’ stalls car park plan

Awaiting certainty: Parents Simone Kolb, left, Tenille Northam and Vicky Vriesen are keen to know when federal funding for Chelsea Occasional Child Care Centre will be available for children Matilda, left, Tate and Nate’s sake. Picture: Gary Sissons

KINGSTON Council will rethink its approach to its Gnotuk Ave car park landscape plan after the draft landscape plan was “unfortunately” circulated to nearby residents by a bathing box owner.

Residents raised concerns about the project, particularly regarding a possible car park exit at Roycroft Ave. A council officers report stated a Roycroft Ave exit would allow the car park to be closed off more easily and would stop vehicles entering after hours when the boom gate is opened by a car leaving.

The boom gate at Gnotuk Ave could be locked at night with vehicles left in the car park after hours to exit via the one-way exit at Roycroft Ave. Three bathing box owners also objected to a proposed boardwalk near by, believing it would lead to “antisocial behaviour” in the area.

Officers had recommended the construction of a beachside boardwalk, installation of new car park lighting, undergrounding of overhead wires, installation of CCTV Camera, and the creation of a main ‘amenity node’.

At Monday evening’s council meeting, councillors agreed residents should be consulted again on the plans.

Several concerned Roycroft Ave residents watched the meeting from the public gallery.

Council CEO John Nevins said: “Officers will now consult residents and local stakeholders including the Kingston Boatshed Association and the Life Saving Club to re-draft the concept before it is re-presented to councillors at a council Meeting prior to formal public consultation.”

About face stops watchman clocking on Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au KINGSTON councillors have backed away from hiring an independent observer to monitor their behaviour during debate at meetings.

Earlier this month, councillors voted to investigate the possibility of employing an outsider to watch council meetings – both in public and behind closed doors – to advise whether action was needed to raise standards (‘Who watches the councillors?’, The News, 18/6/14).

Councillors asked Kingston CEO John Nevins to investigate the costs of

hiring such a person, but the proposal has been quickly shot down before it could even go out to tender.

Cr Ron Brownlees seemed to get cold feet over the proposal, doing an about turn on his previous support for the move.

At this week’s council meeting, Cr Brownlees said he had previously backed the decision “with some reservations” but said he could not justify paying “a mediator” ratepayers’ money to watch council meetings for the proposed three-month period.

Cr Brownlees noted councillors’ behaviour is governed by a councillors’ code of conduct, meeting procedure laws and state government legislation.

He said local government legislation stated no councillor should make “defamatory, indecent, abusive, offensive or disorderly statement or comment” during debate.

This had never occurred during his time as a Kingston councillor, according to Cr Brownlees.

“I think – in general – this council is pretty well behaved,” Cr Brownlees said.

“I have never heard any personal abuse or vilification of anyone. Certainly there has been strong questioning of people on their particular position or philosophy over a subject under debate but that’s healthy for any council.”

He said, as far as he could determine, there would have been no penalty for councillors’ misbehaviour even if an independent observer had made recommendations.

Cr David Eden made the original suggestion to bring in an observer after becoming “troubled” at the conduct of some councillors during heated debate over contentious issues.

Several contentious issues over the past few months – including possible rezoning of parts of Kingston’s Green Wedge and the reformation of the village committees consultation process – have often seen councillors narrowly split five to four on key decisions.

Cr Brownlees said he was against

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“someone from outside coming in and telling us how to behave” since they “do not have the right”.

“You know what? [If they did], I’ll tell them how I feel about it.”

Crs Eden, Geoff Gledhill and Rosemary West voted in favour of seeking to hire an independent observer.

Crs Tamsin Bearsley, Brownlees and the mayor, Cr Paul Peulich, opposed the move.

Crs John Ronke and Steve Staikos were absent. Cr Tamara Barth had to leave the meeting earlier in proceedings.

Cr Peulich said he had used his mayoral “casting vote” to “maintain the status quo”.

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zoned out of Post office plan ‘under review’ Council state planning process Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au

ESTABLISHING a post office at Aspendale Gardens would be a “huge win for a community isolated from postal services,” Mordialloc MP Lorraine Wreford said.

She is urging residents to sign her online petition or one at Aspendale Gardens News & Lotto.

Ms Wreford said the Aspendale Gardens Residents Association had made “solid progress” with the campaign for a post office, but needed a “real show of community support” to get results.

“I have been lobbying Australia Post heavily about the need for a post office here,” she said. “They are listening, and we are getting close to a breakthrough, but they just need a little more convincing.

“I need people to sign my online petition.”

An Australia Post spokesperson said a “number of factors are taken into consideration” when determining whether a new post office was required in an area.

These include the location and number of existing outlets, the size of the population and the volume of business likely to be undertaken across all of these outlets.

The spokesperson said Australia Post was “committed to providing postal services to the local community. We are currently reviewing the request for a new post office and will keep the community updated as we finalise this process.”

The residents’ association and various federal MPs and candidates have campaigned for an Aspendale Gardens post office since 2001. However, no “genuine progress” has been made, Ms Wreford said.

“We are much closer to getting a post office than any prior campaign has come,” she

Continued from page 1 Cr West said she believed the state government had earmarked Kingston as an area of high population growth, while other suburbs had been protected from overdevelopment.

Kingston Council CEO John Nevins confirmed Kingston’s “new zones” had not yet been formally agreed by the minister, and Kingston was one of the 24 councils listed to “undergo a ‘neutral conversion’ with any outstanding issues considered by the RZSAC to be put in place promptly.”

“Kingston has sought clarification on what this announcement means,” Mr Nevins said.

“Council’s submission to RZSAC demonstrates a considered approach to the challenge of accommodating Melbourne’s population growth.

“Kingston believes it has struck a very clear and important middle ground to provide an efficient and effective local planning system that accommodates for growth without compromising existing development entitlements and residential amenity.”

Council officers had advised the state government’s RZSAC panel that Kingston was tracking 1500 dwellings ahead of Victoria In Future development forecasts, according to Cr West.

Going postal: Kylie Swinglep, centre, and Julie Morgan signed a petition arranged by Mordialloc MP Lorraine Wreford, left, calling for a post office at Aspendale Gardens. Picture: Gary Sissons

said, adding that she had worked with the residents’ association to develop a strategy “based on past successes and my experience”.

The group is hoping to establish a fully featured post office in the shopping centre “but that may be hard to achieve, particularly in the current [job shedding] ‘climate’ at Australia Post.

“We have to be realistic about that,” Ms Wreford said.

Ms Wreford said it “may take a couple of stages to get to a full post office, but [even] a stage would be a huge win for a community isolated from postal services.

“We just need the community to demonstrate their support.”

The online petition can be found at www. lorrainewreford.com.au/agpost Those without an internet connection can sign a copy at Aspendale Gardens News & Lotto.

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Draft Budget released Kingston Council has released its 2014-15 Draft Budget with a focus on improving services, maintaining $2.5 billion in community assets and delivering $44.9 million in capital works.

Prudent financial management ensures the City of Kingston continues to deliver solid value for money to ratepayers. With a modest increase of 4.25% to total rates and charges, the 2014-15 Draft Budget responds to the community’s expectation that we continue to deliver services and facilities in a cost effective way.

Preserving and maintaining our assets While Council looks to manage its operating budget, Kingston keeps rate rises to a minimum by effectively maintaining our existing assets to ensure their value is preserved.

Constraining the operating budget means Council can contribute to delivering services and facilities with only a moderate rate increase.

Listening to our community From listening to Kingston residents we know the community wants to see continued investment in support services including family and children’s services; and facilities such as libraries, parks, sportsgrounds and pools.

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The state government’s Plan Melbourne proposal has forecast Kingston’s population will rise to 180,100 in 2031 compared to 148,300 in 2011 and this would mean homes were needed for the projected 21 per cent population surge.

At this week’s council meeting several residential planning applications were rejected by councillors.

Cr West said these proposals would not have been allowed under the proposed Plan Melbourne residential zones, highlighting how vulnerable Kingston was to “inappropriate development” before Mr Guy gave council’s submission approval.

In January this year, a spokesperson for Mr Guy told The News Kingston Council had been asked to prepare a direct translation of current local planning policy to the new zone structure, “not a wish list” (‘No go for home zone plan’, The News, 15/1/14).

“There is no arbitrary zone per cent that the state government is seeking; what we are seeking is a direct translation of council’s existing planning policy,” the spokesperson said.

These comments seemed to foreshadow the planning minister’s decision to undergo a neutral translation.

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Located at the Edithvale Recreation Reserve, the centre will offer a range of high quality services for babies and young children, such as kindergarten, day care and maternal and child health. The hub is expected to be completed in early 2015.

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Parkdale Family & Children’s Hub $2.2m

Mail your comments before 5pm 9 July to: Bernard Byrden, Manager Finance, Kingston City Council, PO Box 1000, Mentone, 3194 Attend the Draft Budget Information Session on Wednesday 25 June 6pm at Kingston’s Council Offices, 1230 Nepean Highway Cheltenham A special Council meeting will be held on Monday 21 July to consider written submissions.

The Draft Budget will be considered for formal adoption at an Ordinary Council meeting on Monday 28 July.

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Roads Reconstruction $2.7m

LED Street Light Fittings Replacement $1.5m Making Kingston a sustainable city is vital and to help achieve this goal, $1.5 million will be directed to the introduction of LED street light fittings which will see Kingston’s older street lights, particularly those still using use mercury vapour lamps, progressively phased out for new, energy efficient lighting technology.

Edithvale Family & Children’s Hub $3.4m New Clayton South Kinder $1.4m Footpath Renewal $1.5m Road Resurfacing $1.3m LED Street Light Fittings Replacement Program $1.5m 4.25% increase in total rates and charges revenue

2014-15 Council budget: $1.5 million

Moorabbin Reserve $0.5m Council will contribute $0.5 million in 2014-15 and $1.5 million in total to accompany State Government’s $8 million commitment to revitalise Moorabbin Reserve. The proposed improvements include a regional level play space, a new pathway network, improved car parking and re-establishing sportsground lighting.

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Community path: Village committees members Trevor Shewan, left, Irma Shelton, Judy Wilks and Tasos Dimitriu at a resurfaced True Ave pathway at Carrum thanks to village committees determination to pursue the matter. Picture: Gary Sissons

VILLAGE committee presidents have failed to convince some councillors to reverse their decision to suspend the community consultation forums while their future is determined.

Several presidents made their views publicly known – possibly for the final time at a council meeting – on Monday evening in an effort to find compromise.

Aspendale/Edithvale/Aspendale Gardens/Waterways Village Committee president Henry Corcoran said many in the community were “shocked” councillors had decided to “disband” the committees (‘Village committees canned’, The News, 28/5/14).

“I was taken aback by some of the comments made from some of the councillors which were probably just short of offensive when talking about how the village committees were performing,” Mr Corcoran said. “I think it’s a bit sad – I think it’s possible to have a discussion that’s a bit healthier than that.”

Mr Corcoran asked councillors to meet the presidents of all village committees to air their concerns about the existing setup. He suggested such a meeting be chaired by an independent chairperson.

He feared council had not undertaken a realistic consultation and the outcome to scrap the committees had been predetermined.

“Let’s get together and work together and talk about the issues and then we may come to agreement that another structure is better but at the moment I don’t have confidence, the village committee doesn’t have confidence and I

don’t believe that the community of Kingston has confidence that a realistic consultation has taken place,” Mr Corcoran said.

South ward councillor Tamsin Bearsley liked the idea of an independent chair and said she believed council officers were looking at that possibility. Cr Bearsley said village committee members would be consulted during the reform process.

“The Aspendale Gardens village committee [will have the opportunity] to discuss their successors and what worked well with them to bring things into future committees that Kingston runs.”

Fellow south ward councillor David Eden believed some councillors had already decided “to get rid” of village committees.

He said it was a case of: “We’ve decided to get rid of you and now we’re going to push you aside because we want less resistance throughout that process.”

Cr Ron Brownlees called Cr Eden’s claim “simplistic”.

“There was certainly no agenda to preclude village committee chairs and members from being involved in the discussions on an ongoing basis,” Cr Brownlees said.

Cr Rosemary West said council had “become isolated” from the community.

“This is a sign to how resistant this council has become to listening to anything anyone from outside the council actually says,” Cr West said.

Former councillor Trevor Shewan, president of the Patterson Lakes Carrum Village Committee, said “natural justice” had been denied by placing the committees “in recess” while their fu-

ture was being decided.

He said village committees had pursued action required on several matters important to Kingston residents, such as fixing up Patterson River pathways that have been in a state of disrepair for years.

Clarinda/Oakleigh South/Clayton South Village Committee chairman Tasos Dimitriu also disagreed with council’s decision to suspend the village committees during the review process.

“I believe the decision is wrong,” he said.

Cr Geoff Gledhill said he thought some people had been “mischievous” in “whipping up” the sense that there was “a veil of secrecy” surrounding the committees review process via “the local media”.

Mr Corcoran said he had not made comment to the media so far, despite being asked to do so.

The mayor, Cr Peulich, agreed with Mr Corcoran that the process should not be discussed “through the media”.

“That’s a fair point,” he said at the public meeting.

Although Cr Peulich said Mr Corcoran had “the right” to speak to the media.

Kingston Council is considering moving to a “consultative communities” system focused on issues-based format rather than the existing village committees structure.

In May, Crs Brownlees, Bearsley, Gledhill, John Ronke and Peulich voted to put village committees “into recess” with effect from end of the end of June.

Crs West, Steve Staikos, Eden and Tamara Barth had opposed the move.

See page 25 for an open letter to council from village committees chairs.

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Call to ban fish netting in bay

Tambourine man: Angus shakes his imaginative creation at Kingston’s Big Break. Picture: Gary Sissons

Big arts for fun’s sake ALEX and Angus made the most of their time at Kingston City Hall for Kingston’s Big Break – an exciting program of arts-based skill development workshops to prepare for International Day of People with Disability in December this year.

Alex was happy to show off the puppets she created (see page 1) and Angus was thrilled with a tambourine he had made. Both are members of Roads to Independence in Moorabbin.

The workshops are fully accessible and run by some of the industry’s best teachers. Past workshops have included circus, Latin/disco dancing, African drumming, creative instrument making and black light puppetry.

Participants can take part in morning or af-

ternoon sessions or both and enjoy a free lunch while mingling with other budding artists.

Roads to Independence works with adults with disabilities, their families and community to promote opportunities for valued life outcomes.

The programs help people receive the assistance and support required to carry out everyday activities away from their own home environment. They provide an opportunity for the individual to learn and improve skills and hobbies, to socialise and travel in the local area, take part in leisure activities and engage in community-based work.

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CONCERNS about over-fishing by commercial netters at the southern end of Port Phillip have prompted a petition to state parliament to have them banned.

Organiser Ken Tainton, of Third Ave Rosebud, said he had “easily 1100-1200 signatures” on several petitions from local anglers worried that stocks of snapper, whiting, flathead, salmon and flathead are in terminal decline.

A member of the Tootgarook Boat Ramp Club, and long-time former commodore of the Rosebud Motor Boat Squadron, Mr Tainton is meeting with Nepean MP Martin Dixon on Friday to discuss the anglers’ fears. The petitions will then be combined as one and presented the following Friday.

Mr Dixon will be asked to have it read to the legislative assembly before parliament winds down in the lead up to the November state election.

The petition points out that over-fishing by netters is causing depletion of fish stocks and asks that commercial fishing be ordered to cease immediately.

Mr Tainton said the fish “should be left to breed” rather than wiped out as was likely to happen if the netting continued unabated. He said over-fishing “has been going on for years” and that areas of concern ranged from Mt Martha to Sorrento and south of the South Channel.

A Department of Environment and Primary Industry spokeswoman said the number of fishing licences was capped at 42, with no new licences being issued although they can change hands - anecdotally for as much as $1 million.

“I have fished here for 53 years and the deple-

tion of fish stocks it is just getting ridiculous,” Mr Tainton said. “They have taken everything.”

The spokeswoman said commercial fishers in the Bay were under the authority of a Western Port/Port Phillip Bay Fishery Access Licence.

She said the commercial fishers were authorised to use longlines, mesh nets and haul seines to catch fish species such as pilchards, King George whiting and snapper.

The main species taken over the past decade in order of catch size are snapper, King George whiting, southern calamari, Australian salmon, southern garfish and rock flathead.

Recreational anglers may often catch more than the commercial sector on an annual basis.

“For example, the recreational harvest of snapper is four times larger than the commercial catch,” she said.

“Fisheries Victoria monitors the Bay to ensure the sustainability of Victoria’s fisheries for future generations. The most recent Fisheries Victoria stock assessments of key species indicate that fish stocks are in good condition and are sustainably fished.”

The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation report Status of Australian Fish Stocks Report 2012 lists western Victorian snapper and King George whiting stocks as sustainable.

Commercial fisheries for calamari, silver trevally, King George whiting and snapper in the bay have also been assessed as sustainable by the Australian Conservation Foundation's Sustainable Australian Seafood Assessment Program.

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MP’s finance firm attracts interest MORDIALLOC MP Lorraine Wreford has been forced to distance herself from a business registered in her name.

Media reports stated Ms Wreford had failed to declare the business Custom Finance 4 U in her list of parliamentary register of interests.

Ms Wreford said the business name had been registered before she was elected to parliament and had not traded since she had become an MP. “Details of this business have been listed online in an out-of-date web directory as part of a data mining website without my knowledge or consent,” Ms Wreford said.

“I have not sought to renew the business name.”

She said the phone number listed in the registration details was her private mobile number she had before her election to parliament and “Any costs associated with this phone have been paid for out of my personal income.

“I have not derived any income or commission from this business since my election.”

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Car parks plans Kingston Council is seeking feedback on developed landscape concept plans for improvements to two foreshore carparks at Antibes St in Parkdale and Dixon St carpark in Mentone.

New toilets, showers, seating, lighting, litter and recycling bins are planned in an effort to improve pedestrian safety and the amenity of the two locations.

See details at www.kingston.vic. gov.au/foreshoreprojects for details.

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GUEST author Cindy Rochstein will discuss her latest book Mendemic and Other Works at the Mentone Public Library’s An Author for All Seasons June session on Saturday.

The freelance author, copywriter, publisher and blogger wants to encourage discourse about men’s mental health and well-being. “They are a demographic which society forces to suffer in silence,” she said.

The book details the stories of 40 men whom she approached tell their stories – of despair, loneliness, rejection and heartbreak, as well as hope and fulfilment. “I was able to get 40 stories just like that,” she said.

“Reaching deep into the ‘man cave’ I found a combination of humorous, abrasive, personal, intimate and confronting stories that these men have shared,” she said. “They are ‘dying to be heard’… literally.

“Men are hurting - with some in their early 20s suffering from depression and anxiety. Others are anxious, depressed and even suiciding. “Yet many of these topics are still considered taboo and not to be openly discussed, so men continue to suffer in silence.

“It’s all about giving men a voice, showing them that it’s OK to ‘open up’ - not ‘shut up’. It’s like being in the ‘man cave’ and is also about promoting men’s health.”

Rochstein got into writing a couple of years ago when sick at home with rheumatoid arthritis. “I had always enjoyed writing and I thought I should write down everything about myself so my young daughter would know about me,” she told The News.

“From there I progressed to creative writing.” This later included the humorous Dating with children which was released on Valentine’s Day. “I am the type of person who just naturally talks to others and, from my female friends, I heard so many interesting stories and, eventually, I convinced them to write them down for my book Women and Their Stories.

“Most of my writing is based on my life experiences but I try to see the humorous side as well, as depicted in the dating book.”

Mendemic was released to coincide with a date dedicated to men – Movember - and International Men’s Day on 19 November.

Also speaking is Laurence Anderson, of the Frankston branch of Dads in Distress, who will discuss his organisation’s support services.

The Author for All Seasons talk starts at 11am on Saturday 28 June.

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Storm damage: Above, Chelsea SES were called to remove at tree that had fallen onto cars and blocked traffic in Brisbane Terrace, next to St John Vianney Primary School during Tuesday’s storm. Below, the owners of this house in Scotch Parade, Bonbeach, faced a nasty surprise when they returned home after a tree crashed through their roof. Pictures: Gary Sissons

MELBOURNE’S bayside suburbs were lashed by a fierce wind storm on Tuesday that damaged homes, cut power supplies and created havoc for commuters as train services were suspended and major roads shut.

Dozens of trees and power lines were brought down by wind gusts of up to 122km/h as an icy storm front passed across the state’s south-east.

Emergency services were stretched to the limit clearing roads, rail lines and homes from fallen trees, branches and other debris, while police were kept busy responding to chaos on the roads, especially after fallen power lines forced the closure of the Nepean Highway between Aspendale and Mordialloc for about three hours in the early afternoon.

The situation went from bad to worse when a number of level crossings between the Nepean Highway and Station Street from Edithvale to Carrum were put out of action by electrical faults.

Things were no better for rail passengers, with trains suspended on the Frankston line between Moorabbin and Carrum in the early afternoon for about three hours after a tree fell onto the tracks at Highett.

Commuters were forced onto replacement buses, further complicating the situation on roads and ensuring lengthy delays for all.

However train services were thankfully restored on the Frankston line ahead of the afternoon peak.

Acting Sergeant Ian Billing of Mordialloc police described the situation as “hectic”.

With the highway shut, level crossings failing and numerous traffic lights out, police focused their attention on attempting to restore order to the roads as uniformed officers braved the bitter wind and rain to direct traffic.

More 60,000 Victorian homes were left without power, including 19,000 United Energy customers on

the Mornington Peninsula. The State Emergency Services received more than 2000 requests for assistance, with the peninsula the hardest hit region.

Chelsea SES received about 100 calls for help, the majority concerning trees blocking roads, footpaths and driveways, however several houses were also damaged.

“It’s been an absolutely crazy day for us and no part of the Chelsea operational area was spared, with jobs coming in from Carrum to Mentone,” Phil Wall of Chelsea SES said.

“The wild and windy weather that had been threatening for the past few days arrived with a bang just before 11am, and within 30 minutes we had received 20 requests for assistance.

“At one point, we had three trees down on Station St at Aspendale, all within a 200 metre stretch. Building damage, trees down and trees blocking roads were the order of the day.”

One of the more urgent jobs attended by the unit was a in Scotch Parade, Chelsea, where a large tree crashed onto a house.

“The residents weren’t at home and we haven’t been able to contact them yet, so they’ll be in for a horrible surprise when they arrive home to see what has happened,” Mr Wall said.

He said the high volume of work meant SES crews had to prioritise tasks, with the number one priority clearing trees blocking roads.

“We’ll be working throughout the night and no doubt across the day tomorrow [Wednesday] to clear the backlog of jobs, so we’d ask people to be patient.”

The SES has also advised people not to get onto roofs or attempt to repair damage if it is not safe to do so, and to secure loose items in surrounding areas and not park under trees if avoidable.

Members of the public can call the SES on132 500 to report damage, or 000 in an emergency.

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State’s top lifesavers hit Mordi for rubber duckie challenge LIFESAVERS from around the state competed in the final round of the inflatable rescue boat (IRB) premiership series at Mordialloc Life Saving Club last Sunday.

About 180 competitors in 13 clubs travelled from as far as Portland and Lakes Entrance to battle out nine events including the surf rescue, teams rescue, mass rescue, tube rescue and mixed IRB relay.

The Williamston competitors performed best and ran out winners on the day.

“Conditions were calm early with little wind and only a slight wave whenever a boat went past. This was perfect for racing – better than towards the end of the carnival when the wind picked up,” LSV coordinator Tom Mitchell said.

“Attendances were great, with many family members and supporters coming down to support the competitors.

“Every lane seemed full with supporters for each race and the cheers and camaraderie was great between all the clubs involved.”

Williamstown Swimming and LSC took out top honours ahead of Brighton and Ocean Grove (joint second), South Melbourne, Portland and Portsea life saving clubs.

The inflatable rescue boats or ‘rubber ducks’ are the primary rescue vehicle used by surf lifesavers around the country.

IRB Racing is an exciting and technical sport that showcases the skills of volunteer lifesavers in simulated rescue scenarios.

Competition allows lifesavers to hone and enhance their skills and abilities which they use regularly in real life situations while on patrol.

The teams will now head to the surf at Barwon Heads/13th Beach on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July for the State IRB Championships.

The overall leader board going into the state championships is: Williamstown 227 points, Ocean Grove 155.5, South Melbourne 147.5, Brighton (VIC) 144, Portland 90, Portsea 57, Wonthaggi 32, Elwood 29, Waratah Beach 14 and Inverloch 10.

Beach craft: More than 180 competitors from 13 life saving clubs hit the water at Mordialloc last Sunday to compete in nine separate events including surf rescue, teams rescue, mass rescue, tube rescue and mixed relay as part of the Victorian IRB Premiership Series.

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Funding deal puts public safety in spotlight CRIME and public safety concerns along Mordialloc’s Centreway will be addressed under a joint funding deal announced last week by the state government and Kingston Council.

The Coalition government will provide $30,000 and the council $12,150 to improve lighting along the major thoroughfare, which runs between the train station, Nepean Highway and foreshore reserve.

Crime Prevention Minister Edward O’Donohue last week visited the area with Mordialloc MP Lorraine Wreford to announce funding for the project, which is being provid-

ed under the latest round of state government’s Public Safety Infrastructure Fund.

“These improvements will only add to the beautification of Mordialloc, encouraging more people to use the Centreway,” Mr O’Donohue said.

“Encouraging more access and activity around Centreway will enhance community safety and give people more confidence to use the area.”

Ms Wreford said the state government had worked closely with the council and community to identify measure to help reduce crime and improve safety.

“Local communities play a vital role in crime prevention by identifying local problems and considering how best to address them, and today’s announcement is another excellent example of that,” Ms Wreford said.

The mayor, Cr Paul Peulich, said renovation of Centreway was a key aspect of the Mordialloc’s Pride of the Bay structure plan, which aims to ensure the “safety and amenity” of pedestrians in Mordialloc and to make the district a “vibrant place for the community to shop and socialise”.

“The City of Kingston is committed to ensur-

ing the safety of pedestrians and providing ease of access for all users,” Cr Peulich said.

“The design and installation of the new lighting at Centreway will greatly improve the night-time use and aesthetics of the area.”

“Council thanks the State Government for their support for this project which will increase the liveability for all community members in the district,” concluded the Mayor.

The project is scheduled to be completed by early 2015.

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CARRUM DOWNS 6 Katies Place

SOPHISTICATED FAMILY LIVING

Here is an opportunity to purchase a fresh, modern home with quality fixtures and fittings. Boasting 4 good sized bedrooms, master with WIR and full en-suite, 3 other bedrooms with BIRs, front formal lounge area, down lights throughout, gas ducted heating & split system air conditioning for year round comfort.

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Style, quality and class is what awaits you behind the door of this immaculately presented home. This property is located on the corner of Crampton Chase and Pemberton Lane and backing onto parklands in the prestigious and sought after area of the Sandhurst Club.

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This large, 30 square plus, Porter Davis built home is superbly presented both inside and out and has sophistication and class written all over it. This large family home has a floor plan that will suit a large family with lots of space and privacy throughout.

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CARRUM DOWNS 35 Gamble Road

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VALUE AT ITS BEST Here is a fantastic opportunity to purchase this 3 bedroom home beautifully positioned on the corner of Gamble Road and Tyntynder Drive in Carrum Downs.

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463 Nepean Highway CHELSEA phone e: chelsea@obrienrealestate.com.au

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FRANKSTON 7 Jacana Avenue

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FRANKSTON SOUTH 14 Woolston Drive

Katie Moon 0411 396 529

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Set overlooking the tree tops surrounding Sweetwater Creek, this 3 bedroom brick veneer home is positioned in the perfect Frankston South location. For families with school aged children the Frankston High school is walking distance and for those who love the beach, the sands of Port Phillip bay will greet you.

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Entertaining your guests will be a pleasure as you spoil them with options from the downstairs living / theatre room, bar, swimming pool and private access to the best beach in Melbourne. Upstairs is where the magic happens and where you really take full advantage of this home. An open plan, fully equipped modern kitchen overlooks the formal dining and living areas which then leads out onto the large alfresco deck. Your breath will be taken away once you capture the panoramic beach views and sunsets every single day. A large master bedroom with en suite is accompanied by three more bedrooms and a private studio with limitless options and potential. The family bathroom, additional powder room and laundry meet all the requirements to facilitate a large or growing family.

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88 McLeod Road Ideal Development Opportunity Be quick to secure this rare gem, with loads of potential situated close to all amenities, beach and transport.

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LETTERS

Village committees ‘should continue’

Anzac Day appeal thanks

WE the undersigned Village Committee Chairs are concerned about the process set up by Council to review the Village Committees and to put them into recess while council considers alternative community consultation mechanisms.

We note that 28 of the 36 survey participants of the village committee review report thought village committees should continue and only one thought they should be scrapped.

Village committee members stand ready to assist council with the community consultation process, noting there is nothing in the officer report that indicates that continuation of a modified version of the village committees could not be adopted, instead of the threadbare alternatives proposed in the officer report.

We feel that the membership figures reveal a constructive blend of experience and rejuvenation by new blood. Village committees provide a reasonable cross-section of citizens for their respective areas. We note that village committees were the only way for the citizens of Kingston to present recommendations directly to the Council.

We are asking for genuine consultation that keeps Village Committees in the loop and provides us with the opportunity to participate in on-going dialogue that is open and transparent and builds on the good work of the Village Committees.

Tasos Dimitriu, Clainda Village Committee Kevin Gregory, Cheltenham Village Committee Maureen Lim, Chelsea/Chelsea Heights/ Bonbeach Village Committee Barry Bush, Mordialloc Village Committee Trevor Shewan, Patterson Lakes/Carrum Village Committee

ON behalf of the executive, committee and members of Longbeach RSL sub branch, I would like to thank the businesses and shoppers in the Chelsea, Chelsea Heights, Patterson Lakes, Aspendale, Aspendale Gardens, Edithvale, Braeside and commuters at Kingston train stations and Southern Cross railway station for their generosity to support our RSL Anzac Day Appeal this year.

Nine Kingston primary schools, aged care homes, the Longbeach Hotel, retirement villages and RSL members and guests also contributed to a grand total of $40,223.75 handed over to our decicated volunteer collectors.

All monies collected are used exclusively to assist ex-servicepersons and their families, who sadly find themselves in difficult circumstances, not only in our immediate area but throughout Victoria.

John P Morris, Longbeach RSL

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SES chief looks back on decades of disasters Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au IT’S going to be hard for the crew at Frankston SES to think of Brian McMannis as anything but the chief.

But that’s the reality as the man credited with turning the branch into perhaps the best in the state stands down after 28 years at the top.

Tributes flowed at a retirement dinner attended by 220 wellwishers at Frankston RSL last week. State emergency services commissioner Craig Lapsley, SES chief officer Trevor White, deputy chief Tim Wiebusch, Dunkley MP Bruce Billson and the heads of the local CFA, police and the RSL all sang his praises after 36 years of dedicated service.

On the night, Mr McMannis – a former Frankston Citizen of the Year and recipient of the Emergency Services Medal - was awarded the first-ever life membership of the SES and praised for his dedication to the job and the sense of professionalism he had instilled in its members.

“There are no hands in pockets while our officers are on the job,” said incoming chief Philip Holt, who’s served the SES for almost as long as Mr McMannis – 33 years - and as his deputy for 26.

“He’s made us into a really good team and we have wonderful relationships with other emergency services.”

At his Seaford base on Tuesday – which the members built themselves under his leadership – Mr McMannis recalled the wet, windy night in 1978

Masterclass: Retiring SES Frankston controller Brian McMannis with Philip Holt, who will take his place as head of arguably the best resourced SES in the state.

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he first encountered SES volunteers and how he was impressed by their dedication and selflessness.

“I was driving home late along McLelland Drive after heavy rain,” he said. “The SES volunteers were out there, warning drivers about flooding further along, and I stopped to have a chat with them. I realised what a terrific job they were doing and, when I got home, I told my wife about the poor buggers standing out in the rain helping people.

“I took them back some hot coffee and met the rescue officer and he said if I was interested in joining to

come and see them.” Inspired, Mr McMannis soon afterwards visited the original Seaford headquarters in a house opposite the present base in McCulloch Ave. He became controller in 1986. The rest is history.

The early SES crew was a creative lot with 25 members and a 1965 Dodge truck and trailer - but they had aspirations and drive. Over eight years they built a functional and purpose-built headquarters and established a reputation for hard work and professionalism. Now, with 90 members, they have modern equipment – such as the Jaws of Life

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- and a fleet of three rescue vehicles, two four-wheel-drives, a mini bus, a station wagon and storm damage trailers.

Storms, car accidents and fires are the mainstays of the service which receives around 1000 callouts each year. “I remember coming down here after a big storm 10 years ago and we’d had 575 calls for assistance,” Mr McMannis said.

His most vivid memories include national disasters, such as the 1983 Ash Wednesday bushfires and those of 2009’s Black Saturday. In the first, his Frankston crew was called to assist at Pakenham and Officer where they evacuated houses, returning later to search for bodies. In the second, Frankston crews rushed to Kinglake where the local SES had lost everything – including its truck.

“After Ash Wednesday I remember hoping we’d never see another disaster like that. And then we had to go through Black Saturday.”

Support from the public is vital.

“We were at Kinglake for five days.

Luckily, a local lady hired a generator and allowed us to live at her house.

But it was a tragic situation.”

More personal tragedies, unfortunately, live with him every day. The most depressing was the search for 23-year-old Sarah MacDiarmid, who went missing from Kananook station one night in July 1990 and has never been found. “I am still in touch with her parents,” he said.

Another was the search for victims of serial killer Paul Denyer in

Frankston in 1993. SES volunteers did a line search to assist police and helped remove the body of one of his victims.

A funeral director for the past 16 years with John Allison Monkhouse, Mr McMannis praises the company for its support and generosity in his frequent absences. His long hours on the job – up until midnight on some training nights - would not have been possible without it.

And he credits improvements to road safety – such as car seat belts, airbags, and the enforcement of 0.05 blood alcohol rules as reducing the huge loss of life on our roads since the 1960s. “Even putting roadside barriers along the Frankston freeway has been of great help,” he said.

Looking ahead to a simpler life, Mr McMannis says: “I feel that this is the right time to leave, although I am staying on as a volunteer.

“I’ve had a lot of satisfaction helping people go through traumatic times over the years, and the work will never cease - such as on Monday when a cyclist was hit by the train at Edithvale.

“Phil [Holt] has been my bridesmaid for a long time and now he can have a go. I know my wife will be happy: we can take more holidays.”

Mr Holt, a teacher at McClelland College, said he was looking forward to his role as controller “but I certainly won’t be doing it for as long as Brian did. He’s staying on to support us with his huge wealth of knowledge – and I’m sure he will kick my butt if I do the wrong thing.”

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Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 25 June 2014

100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Mr Price’s French Island residence broken into Compiled by Cameron McCullough MR S. S. Price, dentist, will be in attendance at Nurse Cadle’s private hospital on Sunday, 28th June. *** DR Maxwell, the President of the Frankston tennis club, has donated £1 as a prize for the forthcoming mixed doubles tournament. The secretary of the Frankston tennis club desires to acknowledge with thanks a donation of £1 is from Mr G. W. Booth. *** MR Allen, Station Master at Frankston, has again taken up his duties, after several weeks absence on sick leave. *** ON Wednesday next, 1st July, Mr W. A. Korner will conduct an important clearing sale at Rosebud on account of Mr Zichy Woniarski. Full particulars are advertised. *** THE work of tree planting at French Island, which has been carried out continuously for the past four years, has recommenced, and many men are employed. The pine trees already planted have made excellent progress. *** “THE Crib”, Mr S. S. Price’s weekend residence on the Island was broken into last week. The padlocks were wrenched off the door, and every thing turned upside down and smashed. The matter has been put in the hands of the local police. *** MR S. S. Price is leaving Melbourne by the Moldovia on Tuesday next to attend the wedding of his sister in

W.A. to Captain Clark, veterinary surgeon to the W A Government. Mr Price intends travelling up to Broome, and then along the N.W. Coast, and he will not visit Frankston again till about the end of August. *** The social and presentation to Mr J. Murphy, which takes place in the Mechanics’ Institute, Mornington, on Tuesday evening next, promises to be one of the most successful and enjoyable functions of its kind, judging from the enthusiasm and generosity which the movement has received from the public. The evening will be spent in dancing, a musical programme, and presentation. Mr Hayes will officiate at the piano, Mr Westley, violin, and Mr Hopkins, piccolo. Everybody welcome. *** AT a special meeting of the Mornington Racing Club, held in the Mechanics’ Institute on Saturday night last, it was unanimously decided to lease the present course for a period of ten years, with the right of purchase at end of third year, at a stated price. Also that the course, which contains 70 acres, be let for grazing purposes from lst July next, tenders to be called for same. The annual meeting will take place on or about the 15th August, due notice of which will be given in our advertising columns. *** A very pleasant evening was spent by the fifty couples who assembled at the progressive euchre party held in connection with the Mornington Progress Association on Wednesday evening last, at the Mechanics’ Institute. The

will offer surplus furniture, pot and foliage plants, ferns etc. *** ALL work has ceased on the Roads Board contract from Balnarring to Merricks until 1st November, in consequence of the impassable state of the roads. The contract is held by the Albion Quarrying Co. Officers of the Main Roads Board visited the locality recently, but were only able to go half way along the road. Their motor car got bogged, and had to be hauled out by horses. The officers then inspected the road on foot, and agreed to suspend operations until winter is over. *** THERE was a splendid attendance at the Mechanics’ Hall, Frankston, on Saturday evening last, when a dance was held to defray the expenses of a Frankston child who had been in the Infectious Diseases Hospital, was held. The music was all that could be desired, and Mr W. Gregory carried out the duties of MC. Proceedings terminated at midnight, when a tasty supper, provided by the ladies, was handed round. The secretarial duties were carried out by Mr M. Brody in his usual efficient manner. *** Residents of Sorrento are becoming very dissatisfied with the present mail arrangements. During the winter months the mails are sent from Melbourne to Mornington and thence by coach to Sorrento. The coach does not reach Sorrento until 3.30pm, and consequently letters are not delivered until after 4pm. Sorrento is only 60 miles from Melbourne and there is a good road, which could be further improved

time allotted for play was two hours, and during that time 12 games were played, after which a coffee supper was partaken of and highly appreciated. The energetic secretary (Mr C. Whelan) and the committee are to be congratulated on the success of their undertaking, and it is hoped another such evening will be held at an early date. *** Constable and Mrs Stephenson are at present on a visit to Frankston, renewing acquaintances with old friends. ***

Officers of the Main Roads Board visited the locality recently, but were only able to go half way along the road. Their motor car got bogged, and had to be hauled out by horses.

MISS Coila Richmond, a former resident of Frankston. but who is now residing at Devonport (Tas.) paid a visit to Frankston and Mornington last week, where she was welcomed by her wide circle of friends. *** MESSRS Brody and Mason will hold a clearing sale at the residence of Mrs A. S. Thornell, Eramosa Road, Somerville, on Wednesday next, when they

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Mr Howard said the 7.27am train to town has also, for the last month or two, been running in a very erratic manner.

For four or five days out of the six in the week it arrived in town from five to twenty minutes late. The delay took place through dealing with horse boxes on the train. More over there was not sufficient accommodation. Directly the train left Mordialloc the carriages were packed. The 5.9pm express from town was also getting most inconvenient. The accommodation was quite inadequate, and when a number of drill shirkers bound for Langwarrin got on, things were very bad indeed.

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By Stuart McCullough *ARGH!* How incredibly tedious.

Before a ball has been kicked or a goal scored, I am heartily sick to death of the World Cup. It’s not the fault of the players, as such. Like anyone, I look forward to nearly everything about the game itself – from the thrill of seeing that round ball sail past the goalkeeper’s hands into the net, to the first spurious dive that, should it not attract a penalty would almost certainly win a nomination for ‘Best Actor in a Supporting Role’. Even the threat of a ‘World Cup Theme Song’ that’s about as tuneful as a second hand piece of footwear or the possible return of the ‘Vuvuzela’ are not enough to put me off the world game. No, sir. There is one thing and one thing only that turns me off soccer as a sport, an idea and as a way to make ninety minutes of my life vanish – psychic animals.

Let me be clear: I quite like animals, generally speaking. But I detest with a passion that is barely human any creature – whether hooved, clawed or tentacled, that claims it can predict the future. This is especially so for any critter that dares claim that it can tip the winner of this year’s World Cup. As surely as night follows day follows large-scale integrity probe, one the planet’s biggest sporting events never fails to result in an onslaught of psychic animals queuing up to predict everything from the winner of the overall tournament right down to the temperature of the hotdogs.

It’s depressing on multiple levels.

For starters, there’s the sheer number

of God’s creatures who claim they can predict the future. Then there’s the fact that the world’s media will line up like a bunch of (presumably) non-psychic lemmings to watch as some miserable creature walks, crawls, swims or rolls in the general direction of someone’s national colours. The whole spectacle diminishes man and beast alike.

Let’s start with Paul the Octopus.

Every four years this under-achieving octopod was dragged out before the salivating hoards and asked to predict the outcome. Frankly, if the beast was that clever, it wouldn’t be picking a winner by drifting inertly past one country’s flag, it would be up in the commentary box, giving special comments. “So Paul, how did you see that last play?” “Bubble, bubble, bubble,

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bubble.” Frankly, if only the humanoids that currently clog up the commentary teams could make remarks as insightful as that, the whole thing would be a lot more enjoyable.

I realise that everyone’s got to make a living but this is no way for a selfrespecting octopus to get by. If you had eight hands, you’d want to make the most of it. Do something meaningful. Maybe even start a band. An octopus could probably play everything itself. Drums, bass, guitar and keys – and still have hands left over.

Paul the Psychic Octopus should have cashed in his winnings, left his tank, changed his name to ‘Squid Vicious’ and started his own punk band. Or a rhythm and blues band called ‘The Rolling Stonefish’. Or ‘Joe Calamari and the Black Sorrows’.

Sadly, Paul won’t be joining us in Basil as he passed away in 2010. I bet he never saw it coming. Truth be told, the only contribution an octopus should be making to the World Cup is as an entrée. Now we are left with a giant, octopus-shaped gap as the World Cup begins and all kinds of creatures rush to fill the void.

There’s Big Head the Clairvoyant Turtle (Brazil), Fred the Predicting Ferret (Ukraine), Funtik the Telepathic Pig (also Ukraine) and Sikko the Psychic Guinea Pig (Netherlands).

If these jokers really have supernatural powers, they should be solving crimes, not telling us who’ll emerge victorious in a stoush between Cameroon and Lithuania. In fact, they should join forces to form an elite crime-fighting unit, the likes of which

the world has ever seen. Move aside Simon ‘The Mentalist’ Baker; this will be the most exciting multi-creature team effort since a cat, elephant, dog and gorilla joined forces and called themselves The Banana Splits to become the greatest rock and roll band ever known to humanity.

Worst of all, all this tomfoolery encourages others. If I never hear another word about Rudy, the Clinker Predicting Gerbil – who can guess with thirty percent accuracy whether the clinker you’re about to bite into will be green, yellow or pink on the inside – then I’ll be happy. The less said about Daryl, The Extrasensory One-Toed Sloth (whose only claim to fame is being able to predict whether the express train from Frankston to Flinders Street will depart on time) the better we’ll all be.

It occurs to me that there’s an easier way to World Cup success. Forget training and team drills. That stuff is for suckers. Real success comes in winning over the animals. It all starts with the flag. Just as an electro-blue light is as a siren’s call to insects, we’ve got to come up with a new flag that is innately attractive to futurepredicting animals. When turned loose and given a choice between two flags, Siegfried the Soothsaying Donkey, Trevor the Magical Mexican Fighting Fish, Toby the Wombat-Dynamo and the whole useless menagerie will be irresistibly drawn to ours. Only then, I feel, will victory be certain. Now that’s what I call sport. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Kangas slide continues after fifth loss in row PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Toe Punt MT ELIZA has taken Langwarrin’s position in the top five after coming from behind to beat the visitors 11.18 (84) to 10.8 (68).

The Kangaroos have now lost five matches in a row, all to the teams now in the top bracket.

Coach Gavin Artico is entering new territory. He has never lost five matches on the trot in his coaching career.

At three quarter time on Saturday, the visitors led by three points.

However, whilst the Redlegs trailed, their use of the footy going forward wasn’t great and they squandered many opportunities.

The home side finished with an additional 11 shots at goal.

When a player needed to stand up in the last quarter for either side to win, it was best on ground Redlegs’ rover Rohan Heasley who stepped up to the plate. He booted two goals in the final term and finished the afternoon with three, while Scott Lockwood made it 10 majors in two weeks with another four.

Darren Booth played his best game since returning to his home club from Rye and Mark Wilson finished with a couple of goals in a solid display.

The Kangas just can’t afford injuries and they again went into the match without their best forward, Matt Dimkos.

Running defender Jarryd Amalfi was also hospitalised.

Sean Herdman was very good for the visitors with three goals and Dylan

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Luxa and Michael Parker played well.

The Kangas are a light side and as predicted at the beginning of the season, need everything to go right before they can challenge for a place in the top five.

Whilst the configuration of the top five may change, the sides in it won’t.

In the other big game on the weekend, Bonbeach booted seven goals to three in the third quarter to set-up a 32-point win against Mornington.

The Sharks kicked 10 goals to six in the second half after going into the halftime break with only a five-point lead.

Shane McDonald was the best player on the ground with three goals for the Sharks while Justin Bennett booted three also. Jason Ferraro and Anthony Raso were dominated around the ground and Dylan Jones continues to dominate in the ruck.

Jai Haddock was the best of the Doggies, along with Barry Smeeton and Emilio Bitters.

The Doggies have now lost two games on the trot after going on a seven-game winning streak.

Three weeks ago the Doggies were a game clear on top of the ladder. They now sit in fourth, a game clear of Mt Eliza and a game off top spot.

Top spot is being occupied by Frankston YCW after they recorded a 16.14 (110) to 5.7 (37) win against Karingal.

The Stonecats kicked seven goals to zip in the opening quarter and it appeared as though it was going to be a long day for the home side.

However, the Bulls booted five goals

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to nine in the second half. They booted five goals to six in the second and third quarters.

David Bodley booted six majors for the Stonecats while Byron Barry and Tony Lester dominated.

Tom Matthews was Karingal’s best, along with Tom Wilkinson and George Angelopolous.

Chelsea led Pines by 25 points at half time on Saturday. They still held a four point lead at three quarter time.

However, the Pythons, led by Beau Hendry and Jamie Messina (three goals), kicked four goals to one in the last to win 14.11 (95) to 12.12 (84).

In the week that Pines coach Steve Ryan declared he was stepping down as coach at season’s end, his charges found something when it mattered most.

Guy Hendry booted four goals and was one of his team’s best and Shaun White, whilst he didn’t dominate the scoreboard, was outstanding.

Brad and Jason Clark were the best of the Gulls.

Edithvale-Aspendale booted seven goals to one in the final quarter against Seaford to win 15.7 (97) to 9.8 (62).

The reigning premiers trailed by 19 points at quarter time, by 25 points at half time and by two points at the last change.

However, Brad Tagg and Jarrod Garth rose to the occasion in the last, finished with five goals each and with Brad Gilder and Matt Kremmer dominating, were able to get the job done.

Dean Kemble and Luke Smith with three goals were the best of the Tigers.

Ryan quits, gives Pines backing for new coach to kick club on

By Toe Punt PINES coach Steve Ryan has told the club to find themselves a playing coach for season 2015.

The former Rye premiership coach is in his third season at the helm of the Pythons, however, he believes the club needs to find new blood for next season.

Ryan made it clear that if the club couldn’t find what they were looking for, he was more than happy to coach them again next season.

“Football is about football clubs, not individuals,” Ryan said.

“I still want to coach and I believe I still have plenty to offer, however, with the way the Pines Football Club is at the moment, they need to go out and get another onfield leader.

“I think a captain coach would be fantastic for the club.

“It allows the club to invest in a good player, who can also lead the club.

“We are so close as a club to playing finals football and all we need is a couple of good recruits.

We have all the foundations.

“We have arguably the best

facilities of any club in the competition, financially the club is ain a strong position and we have a proud and passionate playing list and supporter base.

“I believe the Pines Football Club is a sensational opportunity for someone who wants to take the next step and coach a side.”

Ryan said it was important to tell the club as soon as possible.

“The club now has 10 weeks before any other club to start looking at what’s around. It gives them a chance to go and watch other games and see who might be worthwhile to target.

“If I told the club at the end of the season, they don’t get that opportunity,” Ryan said.

Langwarrin did the same thing in 2004. It observed football matches of other clubs and watched and listened to who the onfield leaders were.

At the time, Frankston YCW had a defender by the name of Gavin Artico. He was appointed at the end of the 2004 season and won the flag with the Kangas the following season. He is now a two-time premiership coach at two clubs.

Nepean League action: (clockwise from left) Red Hill won against Pearcedale, Hastings got up over Rye and Rosebud downed Frankston Bombers.

Pictures: Doug Farr (Red Hill v Pearcedale) and Andrew Hurst

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Blues show real fight against Rye

In tight and low: Rosebud managed to get over Frankston Bombers (above) while Hastings won against Rye (right) in weekend Nepean League fixtures. Pictures: Andrew Hurst

NEPEAN LEAGUE

By Toe Punt HASTINGS has moved into the top five after a sensational come from behind win against Rye at RJ Rowley Reserve on Saturday.

Nine points down at the seven minute mark of the last quarter, Hastings piled on six of the last seven goals of the game to run away 23 point winners, 20.11 (131) to 17.6 (108).

There has been wide criticism of this Hastings outfit and their inability to find a way when the chips are down.

However, the Blues had their backs to the wall in the first and last quarters on Saturday and were able to fight their way back into the contest.

This has now got to be the Hastings standard. Nothing short of the effort they displayed on the weekend should now be tolerated.

The Blues again went into the game without star midfielder Daniel Wishart and 200-gamer Jason Kestle.

The Demons got away to a flier, kicking the first three goals of the game before Hastings worked their way back into the contest to trail by just six points at the first change.

The Blues were electric in the second quarter, kicking to the Melbourne Rd end, booting seven goals to three for the term. Grant Masterson booted three goals in the second and finished with a season-high six majors. Grant was at his best, leading hard, working hard, dangerous in the air and at ground level

and never missing an opportunity.

Luke Hewitt was superb with four goals and is underrated by the opposition and his brother, Ryan, was damaging also.

A number of Rye players tried to go with Justin Berry, but he was one of the best players on the ground with three goals, two of them rippers from the boundary line.

Josh Mulheron was the difference between the sides. Whilst his opponent, Rye skipper Rhett Sutton was very good around the ground, Mulheron dominated at the stoppages and constantly gave his midfielders first use of the footy.

Taylor Stratton was dangerous from half back and finished with two long goals, while Colin McVeigh continued his brilliant season.

Down back, Brendan Dunne led from the front, leading and rebounding from the defensive zone, Steve Robb provided plenty of run and Michael Cave did what he was required to do in a stopper role against Ben WintersKerr. Lance Brouwer was sensational on the dangerous Aaron Findlay, beating him in the one on ones and restricting him to two goals.

Hastings needed to play team footy for four quarters and that’s exactly what they did. It was the best performance seen from a Hastings outfit since the year they almost won the grand final.

Every Hastings player was committed to the cause. The brand of footy the Blues played on the weekend

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Anthony Bruhn booted four goals for the winners while a further nine players contributed on the scoreboard.

Callan Park played his best game since crossing from the Alberton League while Adam Coyle and Ash Waterstone were also amongst the best.

Justin Farrelly was the best of the Eagles, along with Kane McKenzie and Jake Ryan.

A seven goal third quarter saw Rosebud beat Frankston Bombers 16.11 (107) to 10.11 (71).

Glen Peterson booted four goals in a near best on ground performance while Ryan Spooner and Jack Jarman dominated.

Jay Reynolds booted three for the Bombers while skipper Jay Page collected the three votes.

In the final game, much like Rosebud, Red Hill kicked seven goals in the third quarter to set up a 17.14 (116) to 13.10 (88) win over Pearcedale.

Jarryd Eames booted four and Jarryd Douglas three for the Hillmen while Matt Hyden and Jake Mitchell dominated. Jamie McCall is also doing a sensational job for the Hillmen in the ruck and is in career-best form.

Dean Janssen and Pat Cadd were the best of the Panthers while Pat Heijden kicked four goals.

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It was a very entertaining game of footy, the most entertaining for the round. It was played at a furious pace, 37 goals were kicked, there were patches of brilliance from both sides and both are worthy finals contenders.

The difference between the sides was one of them was willing to do anything for a teammate and the team to get the desired result and the other generally looked after themselves first.

Crib Point’s Glenn Boyd booted eight goals in the first half and five majors in the second hour to finish with 13 of his side’s 22 against Tyabb.

The Magpies had 55 (22.33) shots at goal to the Yabbies’ 13, winning 165 to 48.

Dean Warry and Brad Arnold dominated in the win for the Pies.

Rohan West and Justin Volk were the best of the Yabbies while Jake Anderson finished with two goals.

Sorrento restricted Devon Meadows to just two scoring shots in the first three quarters on Saturday before going on to win 18.13 (121) to 4.2 (26).

Leigh Poholke finished with nine goals for the Sharks to move to 45 for the season, while Ryan Williams and Leigh Treeby dominated.

Jack Hazendonk was the best of the Panthers, while Ash Adams and Pat Harmes worked hard over four quarters.

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The same can’t be said for Rye. They play like individuals, not a team, and it was clearly evident.

There was a lot of finger pointing going on between players, especially from those who are new to the club.

Ryan Semmel, whilst terribly gifted, constantly gets himself into trouble for either over using the footy or looking for one of his brothers whenever he gets it. He gets it heaps of times and if he gave first option, Rye could have won the game.

Make no mistake, when Ryan busts a pack and gets into open spaces, he looks as good as any player in the past 20 years in the comp. There’s a time though to listen to what’s going on around you and giving off the footy.

Bad decision making and turnovers also cost the Demons in the heat of the battle.

The Rye midfield was generally beaten and, to be frank, didn’t work hard enough or respect the opposition.

They were unaccountable for the most part.

Jake Semmel was clearly Rye’s best with two goals and he spent time running with Berry.

Andrew Dean, a natural forward, was wasted on the wing or across half back.

Jay Bruno worked tirelessly through the middle. Ben Holmes spent the second half down back to help Ryan

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