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Getting into the swing of things A MURAL of a tree branches across a wall on Clyde Street Mall in Frankston. The new mural, titled Tree of Dreams, was painted by artist Sara Catena (pictured). She said that she hopes visitors to the mall will “dream away” when they see the mural. “It is a mindful moment to dip into that place of joy within, a place of love and hope – a reminder to dream of a positive future,” she said. “The visuals in Tree of Dreams are the setting of childhood – a timeless moment of bare feet, blue skies and limitless dreaming. A time when anything was possible. What if you could return to that place time and place again just for a moment.” Funding for the artwork came from the state government’s Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions. Picture: Supplied

Final budget spending approved Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au FRANKSTON Council has given the final tick of approval to its 2021/2022 budget. The final budget includes multimillion dollar works at Jubilee Park, Monterey Reserve, and Pat Rollo Reserve. Other projects included as part of $65 million in capital works spend-

ing are the playground implementation program, the sporting grounds playing surface renewal program, a public park on Evelyn Street, the Ballam Park Athletic Precinct track redevelopment, local area traffic management in the Seaford precinct, and the sculpture and public artwork development program. The mayor, Cr Kris Bolam, said that council had made some adjustments to its budget after the conclusion of a consultation period.

“After careful consideration of all submissions, the adopted budget includes amendments with funding for the Frankston Music Community Network ($28,000), a contribution to the Peninsula Link access footpath ($25,000) and funding to PGA Australia towards the Golf Learning Hub, subject to agreed deliverables and milestones demonstrating tangible progress of the project to council’s satisfaction ($60,000),” he said.

“Frankston City is one of the highest infrastructure spending councils in the region. We have an ambitious program including the almost $35 million Jubilee Park Stadium upgrade.” Council will also commit another $200,000 in additional ratepayer funding to plant more trees, aiming for a target of 20,000 a year. Ratepayers will spend $200,000 to establish the Frankston Business and Industry Chamber, formerly known at

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New vaccine hub opens A NEW COVID-19 vaccination site has opened at the Bayside Shopping Centre. The vaccine clinic is located next to Rebel sport. It is open from 9.30am5pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday, and from 11.30am to 7pm on Thursdays and Fridays. Pfizer jabs are available by appointment only for people over the age of 40. Walk-in appointments can be made for AstraZeneca vaccinations for people over 60. Existing coronavirus vaccine bookings made for John Madder Hall and Theatre 10 at Frankston Hospital will be moved to the Bayside site. Anyone with bookings at the old site from 7:30am to 9:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, and 7:30am-11:30am Thursday and Fri-

day can walk into the Bayside clinic anytime during the day of their original appointment for the jab. All other appointments will take place at their original time but at Bayside Shopping Centre instead. Peninsula Health executive director operations, Helen Cooper, said “the Frankston Community Vaccination Hub at Bayside Centre opened on 6 July. Vaccinations at the clinic are initially prioritising health and aged care workers, and people aged over 60.” “If you had an appointment at John Madder Hall or Theatre 10 at Frankston Hospital, your appointment will be moved to the Hub. You should have received a text message with new appointment details. If you are not sure when your appointment is or where to go, you can call the Victorian Department of Health Hotline.

All bookings for the clinic are through the Department of Health Hotline, or online bookings portal on the Department of Health website.” Peninsula Health’s COVID-19 testing clinic at Frankston Hospital also reopened last week after closing for resurfacing works. It is accessible via Yuille Street from 8.30am-4pm, seven days a week. To change your vaccine booking or for more information call the Department of Health hotline on 1800 675 398 or visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au/ book-your-vaccine-appointment

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LIBERAL candidate for Dunkley Sharn Coombes. Picture: Supplied

Lawyer will contest seat THE Liberal Party has selected a candidate to run in the seat of Dunkley at the next federal election. Lawyer Sharn Coombes was endorsed by the party at a meeting on 10 July. She is a barrister and former contestant on the reality TV show Survivor. Ms Coombes defeated former Dunkley MP Chris Crewther, former Carrum MP Donna Hope, and Chrestyna Kmetj in the race for preselection. In a statement after the meeting, Mr Crewther said “recently, I put up my hand for preselection to again become the Liberal candidate for

Dunkley, to try win the seat back, as I felt I had the best chance to do so and that I had a lot more to give both locally and nationally. Late yesterday I was unsuccessful though in this endeavour, coming 2nd out of 4 preselection candidates. I’d like to acknowledge fellow candidates, Donna Hope and Chrestyna Kmetj, and give my best wishes to the preselected Liberal candidate, Sharn Coombes.” Treasurer Josh Frydenberg offered his congratulations to Ms Coombes on Twitter after her win. “Looking forward to joining Sharn Coombes on the campaign trail after she was endorsed by Liberal Victoria delegates this afternoon,” he said. “Sharn’s professional background will help deliver better outcomes for Dunkley.” The seat of Dunkley was held by the Liberal Party from 1996 until 2019. Bruce Billson was the local member for twenty years, then Chris Crewther for three. Dunkley was won by the Labor Party in 2019. Peta Murphy won by a margin of 2.74 per cent. Brodie Cowburn

Candidate clarifies IN last week’s edition of The Times, it was stated that candidate for Liberal preselection for the seat of Dunkley, Chrestyna Kmetj, was “originally from Ukraine”. Ms Kmetj pointed out she is not “originally from Ukraine”, but rather “of Ukraininan descent”. Ms Kmetj is on the board of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations, and is the liason person for Australia Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group (AUPFG). Mr Chris Crewther was appointed the Chair of the Australia Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group in 2017, a position he held until he left parliament.

Rocky road to more station car parking Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au SOLUTIONS are still being sought for more commuter car parking along the Frankston train line, despite the federal government abandoning plans at Seaford and Kananook stations. An Auditor-General report released earlier this month savaged the federal government’s urban congestion fund program. The fund was used by the Liberal government in the leadup to

the 2019 election to promise parking expansions at Seaford and Kananook stations, but both projects were ultimately scrapped. Frankston mayor Kris Bolam said he remains hopeful that a solution can be reached that would see more parking built along the line. “Frankston City Council enjoys a good relationship with [Urban Infrastructure] Minister Fletcher and we will continue working with the federal government to play a hand in helping to deliver additional

commuter car parking for Frankston and Seaford as per the commitments promised at the last federal election,” he said. “We feel we have a fantastic proposal that will significantly alleviate the commuter car parking shortfall throughout Frankston and Seaford which we will continue to explore with the minister.” “I couldn’t care about the politics of it. All I care about, as a local mayor, is that Frankston and Dunkley don’t lose out on the monies promised at the last election for Seaford.

That’s my council’s focus and this is why we are seeking to constructively arrive at a solution rather than piling on [the federal government]”. At a press conference last weekend, Dunkley MP Peta Murphy said the federal government’s promise “was nothing more than an outrageous play and outrageous call on people in my community who are stressed trying to get to work every morning in the city when there isn’t enough commuter car parking.” “Labor promised a commuter car

park at Frankston station with the state government, because that’s where we knew we could build a car park and where the demand is. And the Liberal government instead tried an outrageous bribe on the people of Dunkley. And yet again, a bit like the environment grants, which were announced when the programme didn’t even exist in the last term of this Liberal government for Dunkley, we’ve been sold a pup.”

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Feedback for Shire Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au UNDEMOCRATIC, manifestly inadequate, vague, ambiguous and absurdly long [time for lodging notices of motion] are just some of the words by former councillor Hugh Fraser to describe proposed changes to rules under which Mornington Peninsula Shire operates. Mr Fraser’s detailed critique of parts of the draft Governance Rules is made in one of the submissions now being collated by shire officers. Councillors will be briefed on the feedback from the public to the proposed changes on 3 August, and the Governance Rules will then be listed for discussion at the council’s 24 August public meeting. Mr Fraser’s main objections to the proposed changes are centred around the powers of the chief executive officer, including the CEO’s ability to rule on what items are confidential, accept notices of motion and correct “factual errors” raised during meetings. Mr Fraser resigned as a Nepean ward councillor in March, just four months after being elected for the third successive time (“Fraser bows out after “differences” with CEO” The Times 15/3/21). However, Mr Fraser also aims some of his scathing criticism to a proposal to replace the council prayer, traditionally spoken before a council meeting, with a pledge. When calling for feedback about the Governance Rules in May, the shire said that “in particular council seeks your input in relation to the prayer”.

Guest speakers at library FRANKSTON Libraries has a packed schedule of events for this month. On 15 July, A.W. Hammond will speak at Carrum Downs Library. He will talk about his new novel The Paris Collaborator, an historical mystery, from 7pm. At 1pm, 21 July, Sandi Scaunich will appear at Frankston Library. She will go into detail about her debut novel Chasing the McCubbin, a story of loneliness and the ageless desire for belonging. Picture book author Lili Wilkinson will visit Frankston on 24 July to showcase her newest young adult novel The Erasure Initiative. Rachel Givney will speak at Frankston Library from 11am, 26 July. Her book Secrets My Father Kept, is set in Poland on the eve of the Second World War.

Finally, Fiona Harris and Mike McLeish will show off their new novel The Pick-up at Carrum Downs Library at 7pm, 29 July. Technology workshops and a look into how disease has shaped modern Melbourne will also take place this month. Book free tickets at library.frankston.vic.gov. au/FrankstonLibraries/Events

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More cash for COVID recovery Continued from page 1 The $3.86 million “relief and recovery package” includes $500,000 for Community Support Frankston. The charity provides emergency food, grocery vouchers, and help with utility bills to residents in need. Local resident Aafreen accessed the charity for assistance following a period of hardship. He said “we weren’t eligible for any other help when I lost my job and our father passed away. My mother, brother and I would have been lost without Community Support Frankston.” The budget contains $100,000 each for community recovery grants and mental health support programs, as Picture: Gary Sissons

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well as $150,000 for Meals on Wheels support. Cash has also been made available for more grants to help businesses set up outdoor dining. Council has also accounted for $400,000 of “rate relief” through $200 hardship waivers for rates. The $1.1 million voucher program touted by council earlier this year will also proceed. “Frankston Arts Centre and PARC are much-loved and utilised council-owned facilities. The rewards program gives ratepayers the opportunity to experience them for the first time or for regular patrons to continue to enjoy them at a reduced price. The option of a discount on an at-call hard waste collec-

tion will also assist households who wish to utilise the service,” Cr Bolam said. “Full details, including how to redeem your reward will be available in your 2021–2022 Annual Rate and Valuation Notice expected to hit letterboxes in the second half of August this year. “While we’re all in this together, Frankston City is a diverse community with diverse needs, which is why council has ensured its relief and recovery package has something for those in need ranging from economic stimulus grants, support for mental health and the most vulnerable, student grants, Meals on Wheels and much more.”

Lloyd Park set for major upgrade THE five-decade-old pavilion at Lloyd Park in Langwarrin is ready for a long-awaited facelift. Langwarrin Football Netball Club celebrated its 100th birthday last year, although COVID-19 muted celebrations. This year has proved more fruitful, with the club returning to play and the old pavilion confirmed for an upgrade. The building will soon undergo a $6.5 million redevelopment. The federal government allocated $3 million in taxpayer funding toward the project, while Frankston ratepayers will pay just under $3.5 million. Langwarrin FNC president Norm Whiteside said the upgrade would help the club field a senior women’s side by 2022. “We haven’t taken on women’s teams in the senior football club to date because of the antiquated club house. However, with growth within our junior club, we’ll realise a senior women’s team as the new pavilion is handed over sometime mid2023,” he said. “We’ve got four girls teams in the juniors and the eldest is Under-16s, so we expect now that they will be able to transition into the new building when the red ribbon gets cut. “I expect there’ll be some trepidation when the rooms are demolished, however it will be for nostalgic reasons only. It will be one of the best on the peninsula as far as sporting facilities go. We’ve played at lots of grounds and there’s nothing like this. It will be the jewel in the crown.” The new two-storey pavilion will feature a kiosk, four new change

rooms, two umpires’ rooms, public toilets, two first aid rooms, a social room, a meeting room, and a kitchen. Senator David Van said “this upgrade will not only support the ongoing viability of locals and sporting clubs utilising the facility, but also create new employment opportunities, which will support our region well into the future.” Dunkley MP Peta Murphy said “this redevelopment is the combination of Langwarrin Football Netball Club, Langwarrin Junior Football Club and Langwarrin Cricket Club’s one club vision to increase participation in local sport and reach more people in the local community. I’m very proud to be supporting this terrific project that will also benefit the broader Langwarrin community.”

LANGWARRIN junior footballers Jasmine and Jazlyn contend for a mark at Lloyd Park. Picture: Supplied

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A MAN has been clocked driving at speeds of 248 kmph on Eastlink. Police allege that a BMW sedan was caught speeding on Eastlink near Thompsons Road, 11pm on 8 July. The Air Wing followed the car to the Nepean Highway in Seaford, where the driver allegedly dumped the car, Police and the dog squad swooped in to arrest the man. The 36-yearold Carrum Downs resident was charged with reckless conduct endangering life, driving while suspended, and other traffic offences. He was bailed, and will appear at the Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 6 December. The BMW was impounded for thirty days at a cost of $1,390.

Drugs, guns found A MAN has been charged after police allegedly found drugs and guns at his house. Police stopped a 30-year-old man driving a black Mazda BT50 on Bondi Avenue, Frankston at around 7.30pm on 5 July. They allege that they found a taser, drugs, and cash inside the car. Police went on to search a house on Screen Street, Frankston, where they allegedly found three handguns, a rifle, ammunition, methylamphetamine and 1: 4 butanediol,

fireworks, and edged weapons. The Frankston man was charged with possess traffickable quantity of unregistered firearms, traffick commercial quantity of Methylamphetamine, traffick 1, 4 Butanediol, and fail to comply with a direction to assist. He was remanded to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.

Driveby shooting RESIDENTS of a Cranbourne West home have been left uninjured after an alleged driveby shooting last week. Four men have been charged over the alleged shooting on Black Gum Crescent. Gunshots were heard at around 12.50am, 8 July. Police say that a silver Mercedes sedan then fled. Police followed the allegedly stolen car, which later crashed into a truck and a car on the Monash Freeway near the Springvale Road exit. The vehicle continued on to the corner of Burwood Highway and Commercial Road, Ferntree Gully. Police then swooped in to arrest four men. Both residents of the house and the occupants of the cars in the collision all escaped injury. Police charged a 27-year-old Wyndham Vale man with carjacking, theft of motor vehicle, threat to inflict serious injury, assault in company, unlawful assault, reckless conduct endanger life, reckless conduct endangering serious injury, possess/carry unregistered general

category handgun, prohibited person use a firearm, two counts of commit indictable offence whilst on bail and contravene condition of bail. A 31-year-old Melton West man was charged with carjacking, theft of motor vehicle, threat to inflict serious injury, assault in company, unlawful assault, reckless conduct endanger life, reckless conduct endangering serious injury, possess/ carry unregistered general category handgun, prohibited person use a firearm, two counts of commit indictable offence whilst on bail and contravene condition of bail. A 31-year-old Ascot Vale man was charged with carjacking, theft of motor vehicle, threat to inflict serious injury, assault in company, unlawful assault, and possess drug of dependence. A 31-year-old man from Braybrook was charged with carjacking, theft of motor vehicle, threat to inflict serious injury, assault in company, unlawful assault, two counts of commit indictable offences whilst on bail, reckless conduct endanger life, reckless conduct endangering serious injury, drive at a speed dangerous, and drive in a manner dangerous.

11pm. During the second breakin, two people allegedly threatened the occupants of the home before driving the victim to a convenience store to withdraw money. The victim was uninjured in the incident. Cash, a phone, car keys, and a vehicle were allegedly stolen. Shortly afterwards, police arrested five teenagers in an allegedly stolen car in Cranbourne. An 18-year-old Cranbourne North man was charged with theft of motor vehicle and handle stolen goods. A 16-year-old Cranbourne boy was

charged with burglary, two counts of theft, theft of motor vehicle and attempted theft of a motor vehicle. A 16-year-old Cranbourne North boy was charged with three counts of theft of motor vehicle, possess a controlled weapon, handle stolen goods and aggravated carjacking. An 18-year-old Noble Park man and a 17-year-old Cranbourne North boy were charged with theft of motor vehicle. Information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Coroner investigates death of student at The Pillars THE state coroner is investigating the death of a Padua College student whose body was found at The Pillars cliff jumping site at Mount Martha. Sergeant Daniel Patton, of Mornington police, said the circumstances surrounding the 16-year-old’s death were unknown. He said it was unclear whether the Mornington boy was in or out of the water when he died overnight on Saturday 26 June. The Pillars is on the Esplanade between Deakin Drive and Marguerita Avenue. Sources said the road was closed to traffic and a police helicopter was hovering overhead about 10.30am on the Saturday. Padua principal Anthony Banks said on social media that it was “with great sadness that I inform you of the tragic death of Quinn Story in a drowning accident at Mount Martha on Friday night”. “Quinn was a valued member of the Djeembana House community. He commenced year 7 at Padua College, Mornington Campus and, after attending other educational settings, returned this year to Padua for year 11 studies. “Quinn was a talented musician and a creative songwriter and improviser who loved drama and skateboarding. He was a thoughtful and kindhearted person.” Mr Banks said the school was “aware that such news can have a significant effect on members of the college community and not only for those who knew Quinn personally”. “It is important to remind ourselves to seek

help from others when we feel sad or vulnerable,” he said. “All members of our community should remain mindful of the privacy and feelings of Quinn’s family and friends, particularly in the appropriate use of social media, as some information may not be reliable or accurate.”

Drink-driver speed A FRANKSTON man caught driving at 84kph in a 40kph zone at Tyabb last month lost his licence and had his car impounded at a cost of $1075. The 27-year-old had a blood alcohol reading of 0.120 per cent when breath tested at Hastings police station, Saturday 26 June. He will be summonsed to appear at the Frankston Magistrate’s Court at a later date.

Witnesses sought A MOTORCYCLE rider suffered serious leg injuries after colliding with a vehicle on Humphries Road, Frankston South. Police are seeking witnesses, dash-cam footage or information to assist in identifying the offending vehicle which is likely to have damage to the rear driver’s side. The incident occurred between Blake Court and Cummins Lane, 7pm, Saturday 12 June. Anyone who can help should call Leading Senior Constable Jon Shields at Somerville Highway Patrol 59781300 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

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Attenborough supports Flinders pier Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au THE wonders of the natural world were the focus at Flinders last week when environmentalist Sir David Attenborough stepped in to bat for Victoria’s marine emblem: the weedy sea dragon. The legendary eco-warrior joined members of the Flinders Community Association in their quest to save the threatened 180-metre section of the old timber pier whose demolition, the locals fear, will threaten the endangered creature’s survival (“Heritage pier faces partial demolition” The Times 23/3/21). Reportedly more than 15,000 people have signed an online petition urging the state government to repair the Western Port pier’s damaged piles, with the support of a high profile campaigner like Sir David adding clout to their campaign. He has written to the association saying he is “sorry to hear about the threat to the habitat” of the “most wonderful creature” and that he would be happy to “draw attention to the challenges that threaten its survival”. Association committee member Ranald Macdonald said Parks Victoria should repair or replace the damaged piles as a matter of urgency. “When the concrete pier was constructed [2011] there was never any suggestion that the old pier would be demolished,” he said. “Only 10 piles need fixing and it

In its element: A weedy sea dragon near Flinders pier. Picture: Josie Jones

is the government’s responsibility to fix them.” Mr Macdonald said Sir David was a “legend”. He said dredging at The Heads in Port Phillip Bay in 2009 may have presaged the disappearance of weedy sea dragons there. “That’s why it is even more important that we preserve what we have here,” he said. “The sea dragons are a symbol of Victoria’s maritime diversity.”

The association’s Charles Reiss said last week that members wanted to meet with Parks Victoria to ask what it would take to save and restore the pier, rather than simply demolish the timber section. He said the Flinders community would rise to the occasion to save the pier. Parks Victoria regional director marine and maritime, Jo Richards, said: “Parks Victoria has commissioned the Flinders Jetty Marine Ecology Survey

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Parks Victoria said the assessments would inform the approvals process for the removal, such as planning permission from Mornington Peninsula Shire and Marine and Coastal consent from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. “We will continue to engage with the local community as we move into the planning phase of this project,” a statement said.

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Sea baths hold the answer to Portsea front beach’s woes Great idea to build sea baths at Portsea. An iconic location deserves such a project (“Sea baths ‘to make Portsea great again’” The News 15/6/21). Unfortunately, the beach is never coming back (not through lack of trying), and we have been burdened with these unsightly bags for 10 years. Open water swimming has gained huge popularity during COVID-19 with many people using it for mental health reasons and making new friends. Not all can swim in the bay on windy days, but they can swim in a sea pool. Community groups, swimmers, businesses, visitors, public and residents from the Mornington Peninsula would all benefit. he sea pools are a Sydney icon and loved by all. I cannot think of a better location and project to showcase the peninsula. Sea baths is the solution to the Portsea front beach problem. Don’t ask why would you build it; ask why would you not build it? Mark Grooby, Portsea

‘Do the right thing’ It’s a pandemic which is potentially disastrous. We all now realise that our national leaders are not up to the task and have been promoted above their ability. They have shown us this throughout the bushfires, in relation to climate change and now the pandemic. Thank goodness for the proactive state premiers of both persuasions. Nevertheless, it is not helpful at this time to continually complain about them and the situation in which we find ourselves. It’s also unhelpful to put your own individual rights over the health of your community (USA style). That’s an arrogant, unhealthy approach. Wear a mask, get the jab and keep your social

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MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillor Susan Bissinger sits on the sand bag wall designed to prevent further erosion at Portsea beach. Cr Bissinger says building sea baths is a better alternative. Picture: Yanni

distance. Please do the right thing; keep to the rules (even if you do not like them), support our incompetent national leaders for now and remember your frustrations of 2020 and 2021 when you vote at the next election. James Carr, McCrae

Cheers for the jab Well, well, our fierce federal leader who likes to be called Scomo, will break the law to push the COVID-19 vaccination. He has backed a Port Melbourne pub for offering free beers to those who would sign up for a vaccination. Offering alcohol or tobacco as an incentive is illegal. Another highlight for the LNP occurred this week when the NSW state parliament came out and blamed the low paid citizens of Sydney for the severe outbreak of COVID-19 by not following the rules. Apparently the well to do and the LNP do follow the rules - what utter rubbish. The LNP has so much naughty stuff going on, one more broken rule wouldn’t matter, would it? Oh, and bring on the car parks, I wonder how many we’ll get on the Mornington Peninsula? John Cain, McCrae

Applaud ‘tell tales’ Women who report sexual misconduct by men (often in positions of authority over them) are not always believed and certainly the alleged offenders often do not suffer any consequences. These women are actually whistleblowers in the same way as men and women who expose corruption in workplaces, business or government. Their lives are often ruined because of the trauma on them and their families and the offenders go free.

Why do we have this response? Is it because Australians do not like “tell tales”? Sometimes in life tales have to be told and it takes a hero/ heroine to do so. Mary Lane, Mornington

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system, that also gives me cool aircon as well (“La La Land” Letters 29/6/21). My first electricity bill? $-105.74. Yep, in credit. I’ve just paid my second bill, $75.72, both for three months. I’m with Mornington Peninsula Shire’s policies. Free energy, less emissions and cleaner air in the house. How’s your gas bill? I know who’s in La La Land. John Blogg, Somers

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New-look Karingal Hub store delighting shoppers THE new pet food Scoop & Weigh Bar and dessert station are delighting shoppers at Coles Karingal Hub. Coles created more than 80 new local jobs for the Karingal community as it opened its doors on Saturday 26th June, sporting the latest supermarket features and an improved look and feel. Forming part of a wider expansion of the Karingal Hub Shopping Centre which created an additional

12,000 square meters of speciality space and more than 550 car spaces, Member for Dunkley, Federal MP Peta Murphy officially unveiled the new-look store to shoppers. The opening also included an official Welcome to Country from Bunurong Elder Uncle Shane Clarke. The new-look store features include a pet food Scoop & Weigh bar, a dessert bar with premium mochi, mini gelato and macarons, and a brand-new open scratch

bakery where fresh flatbread is flipped daily. With convenience becoming more important to customers, the store includes the full ‘Coles Kitchen’ convenience foods range, featuring ready-made salad bowls, sushi, and lunches to grab on the go. Coles Online is also available, where customers can order groceries online and save time by picking them up from new dedicated Click&Collect bays, or just have them delivered

Coles Karingal Hub Store Manager Trent Ternes said he was pleased to be creating more than 83 local jobs. “After months of construction, we’re excited to have officially opened our doors to Karingal residents, showcasing some amazing new store features and creating dozens of new local jobs in the process,” he said. Coles Karingal is located at the Karingal Hub Shopping Centre at 330 Cranbourne Road, Frankston. It is open daily from 6:00am - 10:00pm.

straight to their home. As part of Coles’ commitment to the Karingal community, the store has also donated $5,000 to Kananook Primary School, to help fund updates to their Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden at the school. The store has also supported the Frankston Little Athletics Club with a $5,000 donation, Karingal Primary School with a $3,000 donation and the Karingal Hub Walking Group with a $1000 donation.

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New disability worker registration gives regional Victorians with disability a safe choice VICTORIA’S disability workforce will be stronger and safer under a new Victorian Government disability worker registration scheme, giving regional Victorians with disability greater choice and better protections. The first scheme of its kind in Australia, voluntary disability worker registration will open on 1 July to allow workers to be independently assessed by the Disability Worker Registration Board of Victoria. Across the disability sector, different onboarding checks, standards and screenings in place for disability workers may vary in consistency or may not exist in some cases. Registration fills a critical gap by ensuring registered disability workers meet rigorous standards and are assessed for safety, skills and professionalism, no matter how they are employed or how the services they deliver are funded. By becoming registered, disability workers can demonstrate their commitment to upholding the safety and quality of the workforce for people with disability. By registering from 1 July, disability workers will not be charged a fee in the first year and can have their experience recognised without needing a qualification. People with disability and their carers will be able to easily check if a disability worker is registered through a public list on the Victorian Disability Worker Commission website. Disability worker registration is a key part of the Disability Worker Regulation Scheme – a new set of regulations to strengthen protections for Victorians with disability and

ensure the quality of the disability workforce. The new safeguards were established in response to recommendations of the Victorian Parliament’s 2016 Inquiry into abuse in disability services which evidenced alarming abuse and neglect of Victorians with disability, including in regional areas. The launch of worker registration also shadows the current Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability, which has heard cases of the disturbing mistreatment of regional Victorians with disability. Melanie Eagle, Chair of the Disability Worker Registration Board of Victoria, which regulates registered workers and sets their standards, said everyone living with disability deserves a safe choice. “For someone living with disability, knowing their worker is registered provides confidence they have the right skills to deliver high quality services. “Registration supports increased professionalisation in disability work and for people seeking services to find workers they know have been independently assessed as safe, skilled and professional.” Victorian Disability Worker Commissioner Dan Stubbs said: “I’m really pleased to be part of implementing a registration program that recognises the excellent, high-quality work so many disability workers do in Victoria.” Disability workers can apply to register starting 1 July at vdwc.vic.gov.au.

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POP into the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery to see their winter exhibitions, on until 22 August. ‘Surreal Landscapes’ is a group exhibition that explores the way artists position subtle, strange, absurd or dreamlike interventions within the landscape, abstracting and shifting our reading of the landscape. ‘Nerdudara/Djumi (Then/Now) 10+1’ is a retrospective on the history of Baluk Arts, an Aboriginal community arts centre in Mornington. Meaning ‘then now’ in the Taungurung language from the Kulin Nation, Nerdudara Djumi celebrates ten years of Baluk Arts and explores the centre’s grassroots beginnings to incorporation and their position today. Rosie Weiss is a Mornington Peninsulabased artist who makes work about

our relationship with the natural world. Highlighting the enduring focus of Weiss’ practice over the past 40 years, this exhibition traces the development of her work from a sustained period of printmaking at the Australian Print Workshop in the 1980s through to more recent drawings. Also on display is ‘Collection focus: Women artists’ featuring the important work of women artists in the MPRG Collection. On 1 July, MPRG launched MPRG Connect and welcomed local artists into the gallery to network and share experiences. Stay tuned for future MPRG Connect events that foster professional development and mentoring opportunities. These events will be open to all artists living or working on the Mornington Peninsula. Visit mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au

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When Terrence Met Grandpa: The Ultimate Puppet Slap Down By Stuart McCullough HISTORY is filled with them. Meetings between two disparate people; brought about by fate or design, all for the greater good of humanity. The premise seems simple: awesome plus awesome will inevitably equal even more awesome than was previously thought possible. Scientists refer to this as Einstein’s Theory of Relative Awesomeness. The examples are obvious. Dolly and Kenny were so wonderful when brought together that all either needed was a mononym; surnames being surplus to requirements. Garry Kasparov and Bobby Fischer were, ironically enough, best known by their surnames. Maybe that’s the difference between music and chess. Godzilla and King Kong – need I say more? All of them perfectly terrific in their own right, but driven to even greater heights of brilliance when brought together. Sparks will fly. Rainbows will appear. All is well in the world. I suppose this is what I had in mind when I introduced Grandpa to Terrence. Terrence is a puppet. That’s not an insult; just a statement of fact. Terrence is a puppet made by my nine year old nephew, TJ. Put simply, Terrence is a thing of splendour; furry, blue and perfectly formed. He is magnificent. He does, however, have something of an attitude and can, at times, get a little lippy. Which is quite an achievement when you consider that he doesn’t have any actual lips to speak of or, for that matter, with. Lately, Terrence has been appearing at family functions. These are now keenly anticipated. Terrence’s shtick

is to invite questions from the audience which, when you’re surrounded by members of your family is brave beyond belief. (It may only work if

you’re holding a puppet – I don’t plan to find out.) Both the questions and the answers are entirely improvised. It’s genuinely thrilling. It should

come as no surprise that TJ handles things wonderfully well. He is, after all, a second generation puppeteer. As charmed as Terrence’s life has been, Grandpa’s has been cursed. Instead of being coaxed into life with care, precision and an eye for detail, his creation was marred completely by my cack-handed, miserable attempts to sew. It’s difficult to put into words just how shoddy my workmanship was. Which is why this article also comes with a picture. And just as it can be said that a picture says a thousand words; in this case, each of those words features ‘house’ as the second syllable. I’m not sure why my efforts were as desultory as they were. For those too busy to absorb the full horror of the photo, try imagining what the Mona Lisa might look like if Leonardo da Vinci had been blindfolded, spun around a dozen times before being handed a brush and told to get painting. The results would be vastly different to those currently on display at The Louvre. I’m not saying I was blindfolded, nor am I comparing myself to da Vinci. Rather, much like Leonardo himself, I’m just trying to paint a picture. Unlike Terrence’s energetic performances, Grandpa’s appearances were marred by severe lethargy, fueled by my apparent inability to hold my arm above my head for more than a couple of minutes at a time. They were never going to meet as equals. But despite the obvious problems, my father returned my puppet to me after thirty years for the purpose of me gifting it to my nephew. Bringing two people – even if

they’re generally great – doesn’t always work out. Consider the duet ‘When Something Is Wrong With My Baby’ by John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes where two brilliant singers take a Sam and Dave classic and commit an act of musical butchery so heinous that, to this day, the opening bar causes vegans to shudder. So it was when Terrence met Grandpa. As I pulled what remained of my puppet from the coffin-like box my father had placed him in, my nephew appeared more alarmed than impressed. My brother insisted that we take a photo of the two puppets together. We sat on the couch and I slipped my hand into the puppet to hold it upright. As I reached for the mouth, I could feel that the foam had disintegrated into a fine powder and it began running down my arm. As I described how unpleasant a sensation this was, my brother comforted me by suggesting it was probably the result of spiders nesting in the head. It was agreed that I would hold the puppet by the back of the neck. After the photo was taken, my father turned to my nephew and asked whether he wanted to keep my ‘Grandpa’ puppet. My nephew, with a slight look of fear on his face, gently shook his head. I returned Grandpa to his box and the box to the boot of my father’s car when his back was turned. Looking at the picture, I can see that my nephew is unsure of what to make of this monstrosity. I wonder if the whole unfortunate episode will get a mention next time Terrence entertains the family. Perhaps not. It’s for the best. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

AWARD WINNING ADAPTATION OF ANIMAL FARM HITS THE STAGE AFTER a year off the road thanks to the pandemic, shake and stir theatre company are keen to be back on stage and bringing their award winning production of George Orwell’s intensely powerful novel to Frankston Arts Centre. Co-artistic director Nelle Lee explains it is not just about performing, but performing for and engaging with audiences, which is an essential ethos of the company, “It’s important to be able to offer programs to regional Australia as well as those metro cities. For a company like ours, it’s essential that we maintain that touring circuit, which is such a big part of what we do.” This production of Animal Farm has taken a novel that is a gritty, disturbing tale and turning it into a passionate theatrical romp where the cast enthusiastically portrays the animal characters in a spirited, physical

performance, bringing the farm and its tragedy to life. While many may see the choice of story as poignant, considering the state of the world, even pre-pandemic Lee felt the time was right to resurrect the adaptation. There will be some nods to Trump in there, certainly the tag line of ‘Making Animal Farm Great Again, Again’ hints that the Trump presidency, which many described as Orwellian, was on their minds when choosing what to take on the road. Created by shake & stir and directed by Michael Futcher, Animal Farm promises to be one of the most shocking, relevant and wickedly funny theatre events of 2021. Book now to see it at Frankston Arts Centre on Friday 27 August, 7.30pm. Tickets at thefac. com.au or 03 9784 1060.

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Petition to limit activities at ‘The Fernery’ Compiled by Cameron McCullough DEAR Sir, On behalf of property owners interested in the district adjacent to “The Fernery,” I am presenting at the forthcoming meeting of the Frankston and Hastings Shire Council a petition signed by practically the whole of those immediately concerned in the welfare of the locality. For your information, copies of the petition and the covering letter accompanying same are appended hereto. I am further directed to say that in the event of our petition being unsuccessful with the council, we shall institute legal proceedings. This, however, we trust will be unnecessary. Yours faithfully Bruce T Mellor WE the undersigned property owners of Frankston South, being vitally interested in the district adjacent to the establishment known as the “Fernery”, (owned and occupied by Mr James Bradbury) desires respectfully, to lodge an emphatic protest against the permit granted by the Shire of Frankston and Hastings, to the aforesaid proprietor of the “Fernery,” to conduct an ice and cool storage and grain-grinding works, on the property mentioned. And, further, we request that such steps as are necessary be forthwith taken to remove the necessity for further action on our part. We wish to draw particular attention to the following:

(a) The district affected is essentially a residential area, situated on a particularly beautiful portion of the shore of Port Phillip, and with an assured future if developed under the favorable conditions which obtained prior to the starting of the ice-works complained of. It can in no way be regarded as a factory area. (b) On residences already erected in the locality a considerable sum of money has been expended, on the assumption that the interests of the property owners would be duly protected by the municipal authorities. (c) Through the granting of the permit complained of the prospective development of the locality has received a severe check, and the values of vacant residential allotments have been materially reduced. (d) For the reasons mentioned in

“c,” the possibilities in ratable values to the municipality – of a considerable portion of the district—will be seriously affected; while, if the subject of our protest is allowed to continue, the lowering of property values will require that a revision of assessments be made. (e) The power employed in connection with the works (an oil engine) is of the highly objectionable, intermittent explosion type. Its incessant din while working (which, through day and night, continues on some occasions for as long as nine hours) is a menace to nerves and to health, and to those residents most acutely affected would constitute a direful affliction in the event of sickness. *** AUSTRALIA’S favorite actress, Miss Dorothy Brunton, was amongst the visitors to “The Fernery” on Sunday last.

*** MRS Maloney has secured a renewal of the lease of the Pier Hotel, Frankston. *** IN response to the Melbourne Hospitals’ appeal for winter blankets the pupils of the Frankston State School clubbed their pennies and sent a blanket in on the second day. Miss Fulton’s little people in the Infant Room are now busy “getting 270 pennies for a blanket from us.” *** INADVERTENTLY, both the Caledonian Society’s concert and Miss Dorathea Macmaster’s recital in aid of the blind were paragraphed as for the one date in our last issue. The Scotch concert is on the 15th and the recital on the 22nd inst. Messrs Geo Patterson, Will Elder, Fred Champion, Piper McLeod, and Misses F. M. Vines, Jean Grey and Agnes McConnell (the last two being pupils of Miss Mavis Walters, of Mordialloc) will appear at the Scotch concert next Friday night. *** ON June 15th, at the Mornington Presbyterian Church, Miss Elsa Bieri, daughter of Mr and Mrs F. Bieri, was united in holy matrimony with Mr F. C. Flood, son of Cr and Mrs Flood. The Rev J.F. Sims, of Mordialloc, officiated. The bride was simply but daintily attired in white Crepe de chine, trimmed with honiton lace, and carried a posy of white roses. The honeymoon was spent in the Healesville district. ***

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Edi-Asp nearly upset Stonecats DIVISION ONE

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By Brodie Cowburn LAST place Edithvale-Aspendale almost pulled off a shock upset against ladder leader Frankston YCW on Saturday. Edi-Asp raced out of the blocks and took control in the first half. At half-time they were up by 16 points, and looked poised to claim a shocking win. A four goals to zero third term put Frankston YCW back in front. After a tense last quarter, YCW claimed a narrow win 9.14 (68) to 9.5 (59). The Stonecats survived the scare thanks to three goals from Roan Steele. Michael Bussey was Edithvale-Aspendale’s best with four goals. At David Macfarlane Reserve, Sorrento just fell short against Mt Eliza. Both sides were evenly matched throughout the afternoon. The lead changed hands at each break of play, with Mt Eliza ahead by three points at the final break. After a hard fought match, the Redlegs emerged on top. They won 7.10 (52) to 8.6 (54). The Poholke brothers combined for five goals for the Sharks. Shane Tennant was Mt Eliza’s best. A best-on-ground performance from Khan Haretuku helped the Frankston Bombers to a big win over Red Hill. The Bombers defended brilliantly against the Hillmen, restricting them to two goals for the day. At the other end of the ground, Haretuku kicked four goals and Jarrad Grant kicked three. Frankston Bombers ended up winning 2.7 (19) to 13.13 (91). Rosebud had a tough day at home on Saturday, losing to Bonbeach by 79 points. Trent DennisLane and Joseph Fisscher kicked five goals each. Dromana comfortably defeated Pines on the weekend 11.5 (71) to 18.13 (121).

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By Brodie Cowburn MORNINGTON have kept touch with the top of the ladder by beating Karingal at Ballam Park Reserve. The Bulldogs struggled early, and couldn’t kick a goal in the first quarter. They came alive after the first break and took a lead into half time. Going into the last quarter the Bulldogs led by four points. Both sides traded goals in an entertaining final quarter, but the Bulldogs held on to win. The final scoreboard read Karingal 9.8 (62) to Mornington 10.10 (70). Jackson Calder added another three goals to his tally for the year. James Cameron scored four, taking his goal tally to 15 from four games. Tyabb had another spirited showing on the weekend, but just fell short against Rye. Tyabb scored their first win for 2021 last week, and were looking to go back to back. Rye came out to spoil the party early with a six

goals to one first term. At half time the Demons led by 30 and looked like they would go on to grab a comfortable win. The Yabbies showed fight in the second half. They were able to chip the lead back, but didn’t quite do enough to win. Rye ended up winning by 11 points 13.15 (93) to 12.10 (82). A nine goals to zero first quarter helped Langwarrin to a good win over Seaford on Saturday. The Kangaroos flexed their muscle from the outset. They took their foot off the gas pedal after the dominant opening term, but still went on to win 9.15 (69) to 14.9 (93). Ruckman Matthew Naughton was Langy’s best. Pearcedale scored a 26 point win on the weekend, defeating Devon Meadows. Luke Daniel was a big contributor with five goals. Somerville and Chelsea both secured dominant wins. Somerville defeated Hastings by 88 points, and Chelsea defeated Crib Point by 99.

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By Brodie Cowburn A 100 POINT win has cemented Seaford’s place on top of the SEWF ladder. The Tigerettes were dominant from the outset against Mornington. They managed to hold their opponents goalless for the game while scoring 16 of their own. The final score read Mornington 0.2 (2) to Seaford 16.11 (107). Tahlia Fellows was dominant in front of goal, kicking six. Courtney Clarkson kicked four, taking her tally for the season to 16.

A goalless opening half cost Tyabb any chance of winning against Coburg Lions. The Yabbies were able to close the lead to one goal at three-quarter-time, but the Lions were too strong in the end. Coburg ran out 2.6 (18) to 5.7 (37) winners. Jaime Nankiville’s four goals made her the best player on the ground. St Kilda Sharks took the points on Sunday after a good performance against Eastern Devils. The Sharks won 6.7 (43) to 4.2 (26). Taylah Watson was among their best. Frankston had a good day on their home deck, defeating Mt Eliza 6.9 (45) to 0.5 (5).

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Seven-match suspension for ‘Caka’ SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie FRANKSTON Pines midfielder Jordan “Caka” Avraham has been outed for seven matches as the result of a social media exchange involving a rival club supporter. The exchange took place on facebook after Pines lost 2-1 to Hampton East Brighton in their round 7 clash at Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve in May. FV emailed the club asking for a “please explain” from the player and both Pines and Avraham responded with an explanation of the circumstances of the exchange. Pines claimed that Avraham and other Pines’ players were abused during the match but on 29 June FV emailed the club to inform it of the suspension. It is Avraham’s third suspension this season after two previous send-offs. But the news wasn’t all bad for Pines as the club has been active on the player front signing Marinos Panayi from Beaumaris and Fijian international Nickel Chand. Panayi is a former Bentleigh Greens, Eastern Lions and Mornington player who can play across the back four or up front. Chand, 26, has two full caps for Fiji and played in the 2015 Under-20 World Cup against Germany, Honduras and Uzbekistan. He is a midfielder who played with South Australian club Millicent before moving to Victoria this year. Last weekend Pines went down 3-2 away to Whitehorse United in a controversial clash. After the match Pines’ officials were seething with some refereeing decisions and the failure of a club linesman to flag for offside for the home team’s opening goal. Tito Vodawaqa and Hamraz Zenoozi scored for Pines. In NPL2 Langwarrin recorded its third away win of the season with a 3-0 victory over Werribee City at Galvin Park on Saturday. Three minutes in and a superb exchange between Tom Youngs and Damir Stoilovic inside the area saw the

Sidelined for seven: Frankston Pines midfielder Jordan “Caka” Avraham has been given a lengthy suspension from Football Victoria. Picture: Darryl Kennedy

latter effect a clinical sidefoot finish at the back post. In the 21st minute Lucas Portelli sent George Howard down the right and he cut the ball back to the incoming Callum Goulding who took a touch before striking his shot from just inside the area to make it 2-0. A goal deep into injury time was the icing on the cake for the visitors. Young’s shot struck the far post and substitute Slaven Vranesevic finished the rebound to give Scott Miller’s side their second 3-0 away result of the season. In State 1 Mornington won 2-0 away to Mazenod despite being a man down after Josh Hine’s straight red in the second half. The promotion contender led through a Kane Bentley shot from just inside the area just before Hine’s dismissal in the 64th minute. But Campbell Steedman’s pace and a clinical finish in the 76th minute sealed the win. Steedman had come on a replacement for striker Milos Lujic who suffered a severe quad strain and could be sidelined for up to six weeks.

The absence of Lujic and Hine has opened the door for 17-year-old Tom Woods who is expected to be in the mix for a place in the starting line-up for Saturday’s home clash with Bentleigh United Cobras. Both Kyron Kerr and Ethan Goulding featured in last weekend’s success. In State 2 Skye United fell behind in the promotion race when it lost 1-0 away to relegation-threatened Monbulk Rangers last weekend. This Saturday Skye hosts Mooroolbark in the Chris Attard memorial round, an annual event celebrating the life of the long-serving administrator who lost his battle with multiple myeloma in 2016. On Sunday Peninsula Strikers thumped North Caulfield 5-1 at Caulfield Park with doubles from Aaran Currie and Jai Power while Shane Tagliaferro rounded off the scoreline. “Our quality shone through. I said a couple of weeks ago that there were goals in the team and it showed today,” Strikers gaffer Paul Williams said. Sixteeen-year-old Sam Delaney came off the bench in the second half for his senior debut.

The big news at Centenary Park surrounds club leading scorer Ben Doree who left a few weeks back to join State 1 Richmond. Doree is rumoured to be unhappy at Richmond and is understood to have contacted Strikers with a view to returning. In State 4 Somerville has a fight on its hands to avoid relegation after Saturday’s 7-2 mauling at the hands of Springvale City. The contest was over at half-time as the visitors led 4-0 and despite a Zach Karolidis penalty and a customary Dave Greening goal after the break the home side was well beaten. A last-gasp own goal allowed 10man Chelsea to snatch a point from Saturday’s trip to Coomoora Reserve to take on Keysborough. Chelsea led 1-0 via a William Ong goal in the 10th minute but Ong earned a straight red in the 42nd minute for reacting to an altercation with a defender. Keysborough scored twice in the second half but conceded an own goal in injury time and the match ended 2-2. Seaford United was handed a 3-0 walkover after home team Dingley

Stars once more defaulted to cast doubts over the club’s State League future. In State 5 Mount Martha lost 5-1 at home to Hampton Park United after the sides were level at half-time. Mount Martha had scored through an own goal from Hampton’s Sonny Lindsay but the floodgates opened in the second half. Rosebud player-coach Mark Pagliarulo was bitterly disappointed with the decision of the referee to call off Saturday night’s Olympic Park fixture against Mentone due to fog. “They had no keeper and five first team players out so they were happy to get it called off,” Pagliarulo said. “They were in the ref’s room a few times before the match saying the conditions were too bad and it was dangerous and they were laughing and joking about it afterwards.”

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Feek’s first Melbourne Saturday winner HORSE RACING

By Ben Triandafillou AFTER four seasons in the Victorian training ranks, the Mornington-based partnership of David and Coral Feek have broken through to win their first Saturday metropolitan race in Melbourne. Taking the leap from Moe to Caulfield, their three-year-old filly Belsielle dug deep to reel in the racefavourite Sugartown and win by a long-neck margin over the Matthew Ellerton and Simon Zahra-trained Zesty Belle. The Feek partnership have had remarkable success in recent times of travelling horses to Sydney and winning at their Saturday metropolitan meetings (three wins from three runners) but were thrilled to finally land one “on home turf” last Saturday. “We’ve come close in recent weeks but its really good to get that first one,” Co-trainer Coral Feek said post-race. The stable was unlucky not to break through just over a month ago as Ocean Miss was luckless at Flemington and was beaten by the narrowest

of margins in a photo finish. Co-trainer David Feek, who had also trained for a couple of years in England before moving to Mornington, said it was a massive relief to finally get the “monkey off the back”. “It was just huge for us,” he said. “Coming from the UK and having made Mornington and Melbourne our home now – it’s quite rewarding to get that success in town. “It’s a bit of relief too as we genuinely thought [Ocean Miss] had won that day but fortunately there was no photo involved this time.” Feek said Belsielle will likely return to Caulfield in two weeks as she steps out to the 1200m for the first time. “She’s not the biggest of horses but she’s got a heart of a lion and she showed her tremendous will to win on Saturday,” he said. “The 1200m shouldn’t be an issue – she looked very strong through the line [on Saturday].”

Feek’s first: Belsielle breaks through to win David and Coral Feek’s first Saturday metropolitan race in Melbourne. Picture: Supplied. Frankston Times

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