17 August 2015

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17 August 2015

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POET Avril Bradley has compiled a poetry anthology expressing love for Frankston and its people.

The City of Stars: An anthology of love poems book featuring the work of Frankston poets will be officially launched next month at the McClelland Sculpture Park & Gallery.

Bradley was inspired to compile the book after researching the life and times of Frankston poet Annie May (Nan) McClelland in the 1920s.

Bradley, pictured outside the former home of Nan McClelland and brother Harry, hopes readers will enjoy the book’s unique takes on Frankston life.

Picture: Gary Sissons

Councils unite for regional plan Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au COUNCILS have decided there is strength in numbers with the launch of a South East Melbourne Group of Councils regional plan to push the region’s case for business investment, jobs and more education opportunities.

The SEM Group of Councils includes Frankston, Mornington Peninsula Shire, Kingston, Casey, Bass

Coast, Cardinia and Greater Dandenong councils.

Frankston mayor Cr Sandra Mayer has been elected chair of the SEM Group of Councils for a 12-month term until November on a rotational basis.

She said the four-year regional plan brings together seven municipalities to find common ground to collectively lobby federal and state governments and the private sector to invest in the South East Melbourne region.

“The South East Melbourne region

is welcoming around 120 new families each week, with our population expected to pass one million by 2030, and this means we need the state government committing to infrastructure and job-generating projects now,” Cr Mayer said.

“The Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island are two of Victoria’s premier destinations, while 30 per cent of all shipping containers from the Port of Melbourne end up in South East Melbourne, so development linked to tour-

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The chances of a container port at an expanded Port of Hastings, pushed by the previous Coalition state government, seem remote, after the Andrews government agreed to a “no compete for at least 50 years” clause in a plan to lease the Port of Melbourne.

The state government has instead earmarked Hastings to be used as a “bulk” port, adding processed brown

coal to the existing trade in petroleum products and natural gas.

Despite the government stance, the south east councils hope the plan for a container port at Hastings is not completely dead since they see the project as a boost to business in the region.

Infrastructure Victoria has been tasked by the state government with investigating whether a container port at Hastings or Bay West near Geelong is most practical.

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Liberals remain divided on same-sex marriage Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au DEEP divisions within the Liberal Party over the legalisation of samesex marriage have been mirrored in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula with local federal Liberal MPs Bruce Billson and Greg Hunt at odds on the contentious subject.

Flinders MP and Environment Minister Greg Hunt declined to be publicly outed as a supporter of same-sex marriage when asked by The Times whether he supports its legalisation.

Mr Hunt was coy last week about his stance on the issue despite being named as “a same-sex marriage supporter” in recent months by the The Australian and The Age newspapers and the ABC. Rather than answer the question Mr Hunt directed electorate office staff to refer The Times to comments he made to David Speers on Sky News last Wednesday (12 August), the day after Liberal and National MPs spent six hours locked in behind closed doors talks to formulate a Coalition policy on the legalisation of same-sex marriage.

“I had a particular preference and that didn’t come about,” Mr Hunt said in the Sky News interview.

Mr Hunt’s refusal to publicly declare his opinion on same-sex marriage is the second time in as many months that the Coalition frontbencher has not answered a direct question from The Times about his views on the matter.

Early last month Mr Hunt said he supported “a free vote (a conscience vote)” taking place whereby all federal Liberal MPs would be allowed to vote based on individual views rather than

The at odds couple: Liberal cabinet colleagues Bruce Billson, left, and Greg Hunt, pictured on Mr Hunt’s 500km sponsored Walk for Autism last month, favour different paths on the legalisation of same-sex marriage debate.

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along party lines (‘Same-sex marriage views differ’, The Times 6/7/15).

Prime Minister Tony Abbott, a long-time opponent of the legalisation of same-sex marriage, is understood to have stared down any party room suggestions for a free vote for Liberal MPs and instead favours a national plebiscite or referendum if the government wins a second term.

Dunkley MP and Small Business Minister Bruce Billson is on ‘Team Abbott’ with regards to same-sex marriage, telling The Times he backed the Coalition’s policy of “maintaining the current definition of marriage” since this was “the undertaking given by the Coalition and many other members of parliament going into the last election”.

“I believe and understand that people should be able to love the adult their heart wants them to love,” Mr Billson said.

“There are very genuine strongly held yet diametrically opposed views on same sex marriage in most communities, including ours. These differing, heartfelt views expressed to me by members of the community were also reflected during the respectful

six hour meeting held with my Liberal and National colleagues.”

Mr Billson favours “the formal recognition of same sex relationships” and said “going to a process after the next election that puts the question [on legalising same-sex marriage] to the people enables all individuals to have their say”.

His cabinet colleague Mr Hunt also tried to maintain a positive front about divisions within the Coalition, telling Sky News: “I like deeply the idea of Australians and every Australian having the opportunity to participate in a grand democratic action.”

While the federal Liberal Party squabbles internally over the legalisation of same-sex marriage, Labor opposition leader Bill Shorten has vowed to enact legislation to legalise same-sex marriage within 100 days of Labor winning government.

Mr Shorten and Isaacs Labor MP Mark Dreyfus attended a marriage equality rally in Melbourne on Saturday (15 August) and the opposition leader said Labor would follow the likes of the UK and the US and legalise same-sex marriage without a plebiscite or referendum.

THE majority of voters who have expressed an opinion on same-sex marriage to Dunkley Liberal MP Bruce Billson oppose its legalisation according to the Small Business Minister.

While appearing on ABC 774’s Drive show last Wednesday (12 August) Mr Billson claimed correspondence to his electorate office suggested most Dunkley electorate residents want to keep the existing definition of marriage as being between a man and a woman.

“I know in my electorate, two to one is the number that want the definition left the way it is,” Mr Billson told Drive show host Rafael Epstein.

A “caller Steve from Frankston” subsequently challenged Mr Billson live on air and asked the Dunkley MP to substantiate the claim.

Mr Billson said the statistic was arrived at from “emails, correspondence and calls to my office from my electorate”.

When contacted by The Times on Friday last week Mr Billson revealed there have been 634 calls and emails to his office on the subject of same-sex marriage with 105 supporting samesex marriage and 529 “for maintaining the status quo”.

“It appears I had actually been understating the views expressed by saying publicly in the past it was more than two to one, when in fact it appears to be six to one,” Mr Billson said.

The caller from Frankston who challenged Mr Billson on ABC radio last week is Steve Toms, a Labor Party member and marriage equality advocate, who introduced himself to Mr Billson and fellow Drive show guest federal Isaacs Labor MP Mark Dreyfus as being “familiar to both Mark and Bruce”.

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Art tells the unknown THE proposition that art knows no boundaries has been proved again with a video exhibition of ceramics created by deafblind artists.

The art and its exhibition was organised by Woodleigh School teacher Birra-Li Ward and Heather Lawson, a founding member of DeafBlind Victorians.

The exhibition “tells the mostly unknown stories of the Victorian disability movement”, Ms Ward said.

Ms Ward said the Dangerous Deeds exhibition of 18 videos which was shown for two weeks earlier this month on eight screens in the foyer of 50 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, may also come to Frankston.

Deafblindness is described by the Australian Deafblind Council as “a unique and isolating sensory disability resulting from a combination of both a hearing and vision loss or impairment which significantly affects communication, socialisation, mobility and daily living”.

The exhibition is wheelchair accessible and each video has a choice of captions, audio description or text read, and all information is provided in large print and braille.

Ms Ward is a member of stART Community Arts, “a loose association of professional artists that collaborate to create mixed media exhibitions with under-represented communities, the exhibitions aim to give voice to those communities”.

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ETU sparks trade debate Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au

Mr Gray said labour testing clauses ensuring a satisfactory minimum standard for tradespeople, including electricians, had also been removed under the proposed terms of the China Free Trade Agreement.

“We don’t have an issue with immigration, we think it’s fantastic but previously in a number of trades if you come to the country you need to be assessed to the current standards and if you don’t meet that then you do some more exams for more qualifications,” he said.

“This current FTA removes that requirement.

You’ll notice Trade Minister Andrew Robb’s comment about it is ‘oh, they’ll still be assessed’ but there is absolutely no requirement and it’s been deliberately removed.”

Mr Billson hit back at the union’s claims about the agreement saying the ETU is “scaremongering”.

“I have been made aware of the pre-recorded messages. The robotic messages are part of the Electrical Trade Union’s scare campaign which is irresponsible and filled with inaccuracies.

“The historic Free Trade Agreement with China will help grow jobs and the economy. It will open the door to millions of potential new customers for our businesses - which by working hard to win these customers, will grow our economy and create more jobs.”

The Small Business Minister said the FTA will not undermine Australian employment laws and conditions and “will not allow unrestricted access to the Australian labour market

by Chinese workers”.

Mr Billson denied that the required skill levels for Chinese visa applicants will change as a result of the FTA. Mr Gray said the ETU will ramp up its campaign against the China FTA via television and print advertisements and more robo-calls.

Trade unions plan to rally outside the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties Hearing in Melbourne on Friday 28 August.

FRANKSTON and Mornington residents have been receiving automated phone calls from an electrician in the past week but the sparky hasn’t been getting in touch about a home electrical wiring job.

The call is part of a campaign by the Electrical Trades Union to “stop the China Free Trade Agreement” amid union fears electricians’ jobs are at risk.

A pre-recorded message urges recipients to contact federal Dunkley Liberal MP Bruce Billson to make any concerns about the free trade agreement known to the Abbott government’s Small Business Minister.

ETU state secretary Troy Gray said the “robo-calls” to Dunkley electorate voters are part of a newly launched campaign aimed at highlighting “a secret trade deal” with China, according to the union.

“There are a lot of amendments that have been put into this one that haven’t previously been in free trade agreements and we need to have serious public debate about that so we’ll be targeting a number of seats, not just marginal seats, to get the issue out there,” Mr Gray said.

“By putting these robo-calls out there it triggers the debate and people ask the question.”

Mr Gray said free trade agreements are notoriously “a little bit cloak and dagger” and the detail is not usually released until they are signed. He says the ETU wants laws being passed in federal Parliament to implement the China Free Trade Agreement to be stopped.

Chief among the union’s concerns is a clause in a memorandum of understanding that stipulates China will be able to bring in tradespeople to work on any project in Australia worth over $150 million with as little as a 15 per cent Chinese stake in the project.

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Councils united Poetry reaches on regional plan for the stars Continued from Page 1 The SEM Group’s regional plan, released last week, “supports a polycentric city approach” and nominates Dandenong, Frankston and Narre Warren-Fountain Gate as “centres for employment” to ease pressure on public transport since “a high proportion of our residents travel long distances to find suitable employment”.

Delays in rolling out high-speed broadband internet services have also been identified in the plan as “an impediment to economic growth”.

Other aims of the regional plan include:  Establishment of a manufacturing connectivity centre in Dandenong South Progress the planning for South Eastern Airport Funding for east-west road linkages including upgrading and extension of Thompsons Rd through to Pakenham  Upgrade the Frankston transit interchange, including the train station, and redevelopment of surrounding land The plan is pushing for the establishment of “a regional boating facility” in Frankston despite Frankston Council CEO Dennis Hovenden admitting a boating marina at Olivers Hill is a lower priority than other infrastructure projects (‘‘No chance’ for marina plan’, The Times 15/12/14).

Tourism is also been pushed as a growth industry for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula as part of the regional plan.

Cr Mayer and Mornington Peninsula Shire deputy mayor Graham Pittock and council officers attended a Victorian Visitor Information Centre Summit at the RACV Cape Schanck resort organised by the Victoria Tourism Industry Council.

Shire business development team leader Tania Treasure said “the summit is a great economic benefit to our region, attracting 120 delegates from throughout Victoria to our region at a time of the year that is traditionally quiet for our tourism industry”.

Ms Treasure said council representatives visited tourism businesses during the summit held on 12-14 August to learn about “best practice in managing and operating a visitor information centre and trends in servicing our visitors”.

A POET from Frankston’s past has inspired poetry about the present with the compilation of several love poems about Frankston and its people.

Author and poet Avril Bradley compiled City of Stars: An anthology of love poems for Frankston after researching the life and times of 1920s poet and entrepreneur Annie May (Nan) McClelland.

Nan McClelland and her brother Harry McClelland moved to Long Island in 1912 and established a bohemian scene of creative artists in Frankston by the next decade. Ms McClelland also drove a Frankston Hospital ambulance and hosted the first children’s show on ABC radio during a varied life.

The McClelland Sculpture Park & Gallery in Langwarrin is named in their honour and it was the sculpture of Nan McClelland’s desk by David Murphy, part of the Frankston local arts trail, that prompted Bradley to compile and edit the City of Stars poems anthology.

“It began as a book of my own poetry and then I met a lot of talented poets in the Frankston area,” Bradley said.

Frankston resident Bradley, originally from Middlesbrough in northern England, notes “everyone in Frankston speaks to you and smiles and says ‘hello’ and people are generally very friendly” so she wanted to put together a “love letter” in the form of a poetry book to the city.

Dealing with other poets while working through submissions was not without its challenges.

“We all have big egos. Creative artists are the worst to work with. You have to be extremely careful,” she said.

“There was a lot of to-ing and fro-ing. I hate writing rejection letters but I wanted the poems not to be ‘happy’ adverts like ‘I love Frankston’ without substance so I had to disappoint a few poets.”

Although some of the rejected poems had merit in their own right Ms Bradley says ultimately some did

The book of love: Author Avril Bradley reads the City of Stars poetry anthology featuring poems expressing love for Frankston. Picture: Gary Sissons

not fit the book project’s brief.

“These poems have veracity about them and recognise it’s tough at times. I also wanted some of the poems to come to grips with the history of Frankston.”

Personal highlights in City of Stars for Bradley include a poem mentioning “a fellow who used to go around the beach selling blocks on the beach for $50” and areas of Frankston such as Heatherhill turning out to be poetic thanks to “a lovely poem about ladies playing tennis there”.

City of Stars: An anthology of love poems for Frankston, published by Ginninderra Press will be launched at McClelland Sculpture Park & Gallery, McClelland Drive, Langwarrin on Sunday 27 September, 2-4pm. Entry $20 includes a copy of the book. Light refreshments provided.

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Robbery suspect charged in hospital A SEAFORD man was placed under guard at Frankston Hospital after the car he is alleged to have stolen was involved in a series of accidents on Frankston-Dandenong Rd last Tuesday evening (11 August).

The man, mid-30s, was later charged with robbery, three counts of recklessly endangering life, theft of number plates and other road traffic offences by members of the Frankston Embona taskforce. He has been remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 28 August.

Detective Senior Constable Ken Howard alleges the man pretended to

be a potential buyer of the $20,000, black 2011 Subaru hatch, before pushing the salesman out of the way, jumping in, and stealing it from a dealership in Overton Rd, Frankston, 1.30pm, Tuesday.

Suspecting they knew the repeat offender, detectives drove to the man’s house where the car, with false number plates, was parked in the driveway.

Coming outside, the man saw the officers, jumped in the car, and allegedly drove straight at the police car, with officers “forced to swerve to avoid a collision”. He then sped off.

Near the intersection of Frankston-

Dandenong Rd and Frankston-Gardens Drive – and driving at speeds of up to 140kp/h – the man collided with an approaching car causing the Subaru to spin out of control, mount a kerb, and crash through a wire fence into cars parked outside a fitness club. The driver of the other car was not hurt, but the Subaru was a write off and two cars in the car park damaged.

The man allegedly ran from the scene but was caught a short time later in Austin Rd, Seaford.

Any witnesses to the incident are asked to call Frankston Embona detectives, 9784 5555.

Thieves steal war medals, memorabilia WAR medals and memorabilia stolen from Frankston RSL’s storage facility in Cranbourne Rd would “only have value to family members”, club president Kevin Hillier said last week.

Police have released CCTV footage of the raid in which two men broke in through a fence and forced open a security roller door to gain entry overnight, Friday 31 July. Just after the images were taken the camera was turned skywards and nothing more was seen.

“We couldn’t release details earlier because we were uncertain exactly what had been taken,” Mr Hillier said.

“We had only just begun to move items to the storage facility.”

One item of special interest was a chess set hand carved by prisoners of war.

He said collectors offered the artefacts would require certificates of authenticity, meaning thieves would find them difficult to on-sell.

Police are appealing for public assistance in finding the two men, who are described as being in their 20s, wearing hoodies, track suit pants, beanies and gloves.

Mr Hillier said the offenders “probably believed there were guns stored in the shed but we don’t have any on-site.”

He said the RSL was grateful to a neighbour who called police when the alarm sounded.

Anyone with information about the burglary is urged to contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or submitting a confidential report online at crimestoppers.com.au

It’s best to get breasts checked for cancer SCREENING rates for breast cancer in the Carrum and Frankston electorates are among the lowest across the state, according to new data.

BreastScreen Victoria noted participation rates for 2012-14 reveal just 49 per cent of women in Carrum and Frankston aged between the ages of 50 and 69 had checks for breast cancer as part of the free BreastScreen Victoria program.

The participation average across Victoria was 54 per cent with suburbs such as Geelong and Essendon hitting the 60 per cent participation mark.

Parliamentary secretary for health Mary-Anne Thomas, who released the data to state MPs earlier this month, said it is vital to detect breast cancer early to improve the chances of survival.

“A regular breast screen, every two years, is the best way to find cancer early,” she said.

“I encourage Victorian women, particularly those over the age of 50, to have their breasts screened regularly, and if you’re eligible, it’s free through BreastScreen Victoria.”

The BreastScreen program enables eligible women to get free mammogram checks.

BreastScreen Victoria CEO Vicki Pridmore said participation rates are influenced by many factors, including the ageing population – meaning more women are entering the age range of BreastScreen’s target population of 50-74.

“Urban participation trends tend to be lower than rural and remote areas across screening programs in many countries due to the diversity of community, transience and lifestyle factors. Appointment availability may be an issue in specific areas and increased private screening in some areas may also contribute to a reduced participation rate.”

In 2014-15, the number of Victorian women screened in the program hit an all-time high of 241,122.

BreastScreen Victoria has clinics in Frankston and Moorabbin. See breastscreen.org.au or call 13 20 50 for further information and to book an appointment.

Police flushed by drugs bust A 34-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with trafficking the drugs ice, GHB, and ecstacy after seven members of the Tasking Unit raided his Frankston South home on Tuesday.

Detective Sergeant Paul Busuttil, of Frankston CIU, said police will allege the man was flushing evidence down the toilet when they entered the house and discovered an ounce of ice (methyl amphetamine) and one litre of GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate).

The man has been remanded in custody to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 31 August.

Birds enjoy fun in the rain BIRDLIFE at Edithvale-Seaford wetlands is taking advantage of last month’s higher rainfall to breed, feed and hunt.

The internationally protected site is home to 190 bird species – 38 of which are migratory species that come from as far away as Japan.

Melbourne Water South East Region manager Greg Bain said rainfall was 22 per cent above average, which had encouraged many birds to prepare for the breeding season.

“The wetlands will be a great spot for birdwatching over the coming weeks, as the birds engage in courtship and pair bonding before laying their eggs in spring.”

For a great view of the wetlands, visit the Education Centre 1-5pm, Sundays.

Melbourne’s water storages increased by 21.4 billion litres during July, representing a 1.2 per cent gain.

Storages finished the month at 69.5 percent capacity. This is lower than the same time last year, when storages were at 77.4 per cent.

Wetlands wonders: A Swamp Harrier lands for a bit of hunting and, far right, a Blue Fairy Wren surveys Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands.

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Venue dates and times are 10am12.30pm, Wednesday 19 August, Langwarrin Customer Service Centre, Shop 6, Gateway Shopping Centre, Cranbourne Rd, Langwarrin, 10am12.30pm, Wednesday 9 September, Frankston Civic Centre, 30 Davey St, Frankston, and 10am-12.30pm, Wednesday 21 October, Carrum Downs, with the venue to be advised.

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It’s Australia Day? IN Coriole, a little country town in Northern NSW, folks are getting ready for the big day. But what are they really celebrating?

No one seems to have a proper answer to this question, but all parties have their own two bits to put in. Master of satire, Johnathan Biggins, has whipped up a comedy in Australia Day with as much froth as a shaken tinnie where jokes snap along like a string of Chinese firecrackers.

Laugh all you like, but there is plenty to think about in this hilarious examination of the true blue Aussie identity. Racism, federal politics, disability, the environment and corruption get a fair crack of the whip in this fasttalking send-up of nearly everyone.

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Students feeling gravity’s pull Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au A FAMILY connection and a link to Swinburne University helped Patterson River Secondary College students dip their toes into the “real” world of astrophysics last week.

As part of the university’s outreach program, the school’s year 11 and 12 students were able to host four professors and a visiting radio astronomer whose experience and knowledge gave them an insight into the wide world around us.

School staff member Pennie Marinucci is a cousin of Nicolas Caballero, of the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy in Bonn, Germany, who was in Australia for a conference in NSW. He has connections with Swinburne, hence the visit alongside fellow professors Pablo Rosado, Manisha Caleb, Vivek Venkatraman Krishnan and Matthew Bailes.

Each of these astrophysicists has their own specific expertise, although they cross over and enhance each other’s work.

Teacher Danny Van Vliet said that by building on the knowledge of Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein and their respective theories and equations, both classes with Professor Bailes’ assistance were able to tap into real-time data received from a radio telescope based near Canberra.

He said the students listened with interest from those “who are on the cusp of discovering new knowledge”.

Year 11 students this year are studying Newton’s Laws and Year 12 students recently studied Einstein’s

On board: Professor Matthew Bailes explains astrophysics theory to students, from left, Nicolas Caballero, Rebecca Schilling and Lewis Picker.

General Theory of Relativity – one of the towering achievements of 20thcentury physics.

Dr Rosado spoke about Einstein’s work and Mr Caballero about how gravity in the universe comes in waves.

Students also worked with data coming from a pulsar millions of kilometres away. They were able to calculate its speed of rotation at about 200 metres per second, as well as working out its mass at about 2.5 times that of our sun while being only 20km across.

“Not only did students get a lot out of this program, even though we were only looking at a small part of the physics studied in schools, but staff could see practical applications of the physics studied,” Mr Van Vliet said.

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Poetry workshop THE Poetry for Page and Stage workshop with Andrea Louise Thomas is 5.30-7.30pm, Wednesday 19 August, Frankston Library Long room. She will offer coaching tips for a successful performance. This is a free event but bookings are essential. Details: 9784 1020 or library.frankston.vic.gov.au

Book week BOOKS Light Up the World is the theme of a performance by Carp Productions, 11.30am, Wednesday 26 August, Carrum Downs Library, as part of Children’s Book Week. Frankston City Libraries staff invites children to come along to the free event which is suitable for those aged up to five.

Details: 9784 1020 or library.frankston. vic.gov.au/whats_on

Science fun THE Scientwists – Fizzle and Pop Show, 11am-1pm, Saturday 29 August, Frankston Library, shows off the magic of science with fun, creative demonstrations. The audience will be fully engaged with Scientwist presenters throughout the show which is suitable for all ages. Bookings: 9784 1020 or visit library.frankston. vic.gov.au/whats_on

Reading challenge THE Mayor’s Reading Challenge is on until 31 August at Frankston Library. The mayor Cr Sandra Mayer has kicked off the month long reading challenge which offers rewards and prizes. Share a book, sing songs or rhymes, read signs or even the newspaper. Details: 9784 1020.

Students go to mosque for lesson on Islam STUDENTS from Padua College, Mornington, were given a glimpse into the world of Islam during a visit to a mosque in Langwarrin.

For the second year running the college has visited the Bait-ul-Salam Mosque where they are given a talk about the basic teachings of Islam by Iman Syed Wadood Janud.

“The purpose of this visit is to educate young Australians about Islam, and repelling any misconception and negative perceptions they have,” mosque spokesman Soofi Aziz said.

Arriving over two days in several groups, the 300 students were told by Iman Janud that Islam is “a religion that teaches peace, tolerance and harmony”.

He spoke about how Islamic teachings relate to a Muslim’s daily life through prayer, celebrations, the “Islamic concept of charity” and pilgrimage to Mecca.

Muslims who attend the mosque are members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, an Islamic movement whose members are persecuted by Muslims in some other countries, particularly Pakistan.

“Anyone who commits a barbaric act or any form of terrorism in the name of Islam has nothing to do with its true teachings,” Iman Janud told the students.

He said the Prophet Muhammad had “championed religious freedom, women’s rights, and worked tirelessly to establish peace and tolerance in the society”.

“It is sad that in this day and age a small minority of so-called Muslims have misrepresented this peaceful religion and certain sections of people now associate Islam with terrorism and extremism.”

While at the mosque the Padua students were shown an exhibition of the Koran and Islamic literature as well as banners displaying teachings from the Koran on science, cosmology, love, brotherhood, peace and humanity.

Faith talks: Padua College students James Beard and Saskia Kalkbrenner with Iman Syed Wadood Janud at the Bait-ul-Salam Mosque, Langwarrin.

Picture: Gary Sissons

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Understand ‘chaos’ disorder for recovery Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au ITS very name means those diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) can face criticism and families can also be stigmatised.

The word ‘borderline’ tends to make many think there is not really anything wrong with someone diagnosed with BDP and an individual’s ‘personality’ is often judged by others.

In fact, the ‘borderline’ aspect refers to the disorder being on the borderline of psychosis and neurosis and the causes of BDP are not yet fully understood.

For those facing life with the mental disorder the road to recovery can be paved with criticism and others not taking the condition seriously.

BPD sufferers often self-harm, engage in impulsive “self-sabotaging” behaviour, suffer relationship problems and can be at risk of suicide in extreme cases.

A new support group for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula families aims to battle the stigma and offer help to families who are affected by BPD. Anne Reeve, the founder of National Education Alliance BPD in Australia, says it may be preferable to call the mental disorder “emotional dysregulation” since BPD is an inability to regulate emotions.

NEA BPD is a US based organisation and Ms Reeves says the group are world leaders in research, education and specialist programs around BPD. “Families suffer from no direction

in Australia. BPD mostly emerges in late childhood and early adolescence,” she said.

“It’s controversial to diagnose BDP in Australia for someone under the age of 20 because it’s believed your personality doesn’t form until you’re 25 but it’s important to get an early diagnosis. If you get an early diagnosis you can get appropriate treatment.

“Unfortunately the name borderline personality disorder is a name that invokes fear in the hearts of everyone ... there’s a huge stigma.”

The Family Connections program, hosted over 12 weeks early next month

by Peninsula Health in Frankston, is based on dialectical behaviour therapy to recognise and change destructive patterns of behaviour to offer BPD sufferers and their families a way to cope with the mental illness.

Mind Australia family practitioner Kristine Clements, who will head up the Frankston program, knows all too well the stigma associated with BPD, having struggled with her daughter’s disorder.

“The system does tend to blame families. Those with BPD don’t respond to most therapies or medication and get put in the troublemaker basket.”

The Langwarrin resident says being unable to regulate emotions means BDP sufferers have “an inability not to react to an emotion. Whatever they feel is ‘times 10’.”

Ms Clements says family members should understand “it’s not their fault but with certain information they can improve the quality of life for themselves and their families.”

“The idea of the course is families

come to improve their own ability to manage what’s happening and with that there’s a flow-on effect,” she said.

She said parents are not to blame.

“You might be treating all your children the same way because you don’t know and you’re upsetting the child with BPD and exacerbating the situation.

“Families who have been involved in causing harm to a child are not the families who come to our course. We all, as parents, unwittingly do things that can be really invalidating for someone with a BPD.” The Family Connections program is designed specifically to support family members and help them understand the disorder and the chaos when the illness impacts on those closest to a BPD sufferer.

Ms Reeve said families should speak to a GP about BDP and ask for a referral to a specialist.

“There are treatments now that can cure about 70 per cent of people with borderline personality disorder so the really important message is there is hope you can lead a normal and fulfilling life if you’re diagnosed with BPD.” Family Connections classes will be held at Peninsula Health, 4 Spray St, Frankston from 1 September on 12 consecutive Tuesday evenings, 6-8pm.

See bpdaustralia.com or call Anne Reeve on 0408 561 983 for further program information and booking details. The program is free.

Here to help: Family Connections program leader Kristine Clements has real-life experience of borderline personality disorder. Picture: Yanni

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Puma fuel depot decision will depend on study outcome DESPITE buying land at Hastings, Puma Energy says it is conducting a feasibility study before deciding on using it for a fuel storage and distribution depot.

No permit applications have been lodged with Mornington Peninsula Shire, although any approval could be required to include detailed traffic reports, flora and fauna surveys, and cultural heritage and management plans.

The use of the land for a fuel tank farm would appear to fit in with the state government’s stated wish that the Port of Hastings be increasingly used for the import and export of “bulk” goods, such as gas, fuel and, possibly, brown coal.

Puma paid $2.2 million for eight hectares of land in Bayview Rd and is believed to have already held discussions with Esso Australia about using the Long Island Point jetty to bring ashore its imported fuels.

“Puma Energy can confirm we have purchased eight hectares of land on Bayview Rd, Hastings. This site has the potential to become a fuel import terminal, however we are in the very early stages of a feasibility study and will not be able to confirm the site’s use until this assessment has been completed,” Christie Patten, of Cole Lawson Communications, told The News.

The Brisbane-based public relations

News that Puma Energy had bought land at Hastings for a fuel storage and distribution centre came in the same week that maintenance workers at nearby Esso were taking industrial action against longer shifts, roster changes and staff cuts.

company said it was too early to give details of the size of the proposed tank farm or how many ships could be expected to bring fuel to the depot.

Neither the Port of Hastings Development Authority nor Esso would say if they had been in talks with Puma Energy.

The shire’s statutory planning manager Niall Sheehy said the shire did not “currently have an application in

Bayview Rd but we have an application for 5 Barclay Crescent (which becomes Bayview Rd) to extend an existing fuel depot”.

“An application of this nature [Puma’s] will be advertised and referred to a number of internal [shire] departments for comments as well as WorkCover.”

An industry insider said Esso had been approached

by Puma, which would need a pipe to the tank farm.

The jetty used by Esso is owned by the state government but Esso would need to be fully involved in the proposal. The government also owns the jetty at Crib Point, which United Petroleum uses to import petroleum products.

At the end of Long Island Drive are two gates – one on Crown land leading to the jetty and one at the entrance to Esso.

The insider told The News Puma would likely bring into Western Port 15 ships a year of about 40,000 tonnes each, a ship every 24 days.

Taking each load of fuel from the proposed tank farm on Bayview Rd opposite BlueScope’s mill would require 1000 B-double trucks, each carrying about 40 tonnes. There would be 30 truck trips each day to and from Hastings with the vehicles likely to use Frankston-Flinders Rd between Hastings and the Baxter on-ramp of Peninsula Link. This would take the trucks through Tyabb and Somerville.

The state government is already being pressured to complete the duplication of Western Port Highway to take industrial traffic off FrankstonFlinders Rd, which passes through several residential and shopping areas. The road is single lane each way between North Rd at Pearcedale and the roundabout just north of Hastings.

Puma arrived in Australia about three years ago. The Swiss company has embarked on an expansion program that will see it spend up to $250 million on storage and distribution infrastructure as the major oil refinery companies withdraw from Australia.

Puma’s major shareholders include Trafigura, and Angola’s national oil company.

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New app connecting teachers and schools A SMART new app connecting casual relief teachers and schools has recently been launched in Melbourne’s south-east.

The EzStaff app has been developed by Mornington Peninsula IT teacher, Evan Rutherford. The app enables teachers to create a personalised profile that is instantly visible to a wide range of schools, to dictate their own availability through an online calendar, and to decide how far they wish to travel to and from work. The EzStaff app then automatically scans teacher’s calendars and only the profiles of available CRT’S on the day become visible to schools. School managers view these profiles, match the skills and experience of the teacher to their needs and book their teacher quickly, without cost.

As a relief teacher manager, Evan saw the need for the app after becoming frustrated with the early morning ‘ring around’ to find teacher replacements. He also wanted to create a resource that was sympathetic to the needs of both schools and teachers.

“That is why there is no charge for schools to register and use the EzStaff app. Registration is also free to CRT’s and there is only a nominal charge payable on acceptance of a confirmed booking which enables us to operate EzStaff,” said Evan. “The initial response from schools and teachers has been very encouraging with a growing number of schools and teachers registering to join the EzStaff Community”.

Patrika Rowley, Deputy Principal at St. Joseph’s School Sorrento, says that, “EzStaff has been a great relief for me in organising CRT’s at our school. It is always tricky to get good relief teachers down here and this tool will save me time and money”.

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Police centre nears completion Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au THE new Somerville police complex – not to be confused with a police “station” – is nearing completion but neither police nor contractors could set a finish date last week.

The $16.3 million two-storey building has been dogged with controversy since its inception over fears it would strip front-line police from stations on the southern peninsula and that it will not be open to the public.

An intense public meeting attended by 150 people at Rosebud public hall in October was told by Police Association secretary Ron Iddles and president John Laird that the complex should operate as an operational police station rather than “being filled with specialists”.

Their concerns were that residents would have to travel to Mornington or Hastings to see police.

Mornington MP David Morris, deputy of a parliamentary public accounts and estimates committee, which assessed the new complex, told The News in June: “If you happen to live in Somerville, you need to drive to Mornington or Hastings to get police advice or police assistance, even though there is a brand-new $16.3 million police station in Somerville.

“Not unnaturally, the Somerville community are not particularly happy about that. I think it would almost have to be the first brand-new police station to open without access to the public in the entire history of this state.”

While the building at the corner of Eramosa Rd West and Coolart Rd does

Not ready yet: The Somerville police complex was still a work in progress last week.

Picture: Gary Sissons

not have a front counter – which would require manning by four full-time officers – it will be staffed by police whose office presence is regarded as secondary to their field work.

Detective Inspector Shayne Pannell, who was local area commander at the time the new centre was mooted, will be in charge. Attending a site meeting on Thursday, he said it was never envisaged that police on-the-beat would be moved to the new 90-plus-staff headquarters.

Rather, it will be home to highway patrol units now based at Rosebud,

Hastings and Carrum Downs, and crime investigation units at Hastings, Mornington and Rosebud, with parking for 24 police cars.

“The complex will provide state-ofthe-art crime scene facilities, such as garages, hoists and equipment, and the combination of skills from different departments all in the one office will help us provide a strong divisional response,” Inspector Pannell said.

“There will not be counter service as such but, if people have an appointment, they will be granted access.”

Watch out for a roadside rambler MARSUPIALS are on the move. It's nearly spring and koalas are out and about. This koala has been grazing in a small eucalypt on a roadside in Mt Martha.

However, other koalas across the Mornington Peninsula not faring so well.

Generally they’re safe in the trees but, once on the ground, can easily be injured.

Koalas get attacked by dogs, hit by cars and sometimes burnt by power lines.

Jennie Bryant runs a koala hospital at Tyabb and sees “all sorts of hideous

things” afflicting the animals, from burns to amputated legs. “I sometimes cry all the way home,” she says of night time calls to stricken koalas.

Her Koala Rescue and Rehabilitation Hospital admits up to 180 koalas a year and has “a 50-50 survival rate, which is a lot better than nothing”.

The catchment for her patients is peninsula-wide and Ms Bryant works under the philosophy that “they [the animals] were here first”.

For help with injured wildlife call Wildlife Help on the Mornington Peninsula (WHOMP) on 0417 380 687.

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Hives of activity to protect bees Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au WHILE the federal government spends billions of dollars preventing asylum seekers and refugees from landing on Australian soil, the Victorian government has recruited thousands of unpaid workers to stem the predicted tide of voracious hordes from Asia.

Although Operation Sovereign Borders carries out the government’s turnback-the-boats policy the state government’s keep out the mites program depends on the humble bumblebee.

If the bees are unable to detect an invasion a $90 million a year industry is threatened.

The federal government has never quite spelt out what is under threat if asylum seekers and refugees are allowed to land in Australia before their bon fides are checked.

The Andrews Labor government last week announced a new line of defence was being established from Flinders to Somerville to check for unwanted boat arrivals.

A series of sentinel beehives are in place to watch the Western Port coast for the varroa mite, which could be brought ashore by Asian bees, which have stowed away on ships heading to Crib Point and Hastings.

If they gain a foothold, the mites could devastate the domestic honey market.

Six sentinel hives and four swarm catch boxes have been set up under the National Bee Pest Surveillance Program. The sentinel hives are checked every six weeks, with any mites on bees

Hive watch: Bees swarm around one of the sentinel hives at Western Port.

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sticking to sticky strips hung between wax brood combs. Samples are then sent to government entomologists for assessment.

The swarm catch boxes are monitored daily by landholders. Any bee swarms found near the port, but not in catch boxes, are sampled and destroyed.

In the year to May, five swarms were detected in catch boxes, including one at Hastings.

Other methods of detecting infected bees include sweep netting of flowers near ports using butterfly nets. Another is the sugar shake program involving 187 mainly hobbyist beekeepers who monitor their hives for varroa mite three times a year.

A sample of 300 bees from a hive is shaken with a tablespoon of icing sugar which causes any of the reddish-brown mites to fall off bees where they can be easily seen against the white icing sugar.

The government says the state’s honey industry also contributes to the pollination of up to $6 billion worth of crops.

Agriculture minister Jaala Pulford said the sentinel bee hives “look simple but they play a critical role in safeguarding this multi-million dollar industry from exotic pests and diseases”.

“With more than 4000 registered bee keepers in Victoria it is critical they get the right information to help keep their hives free of pests and diseases – that’s why the Australian Beekeeping guide is such an important resource.”

Moorooduc beekeeper John Winkels said up to 80 per cent of bees would die in the first year if the varroa mite established itself in Victoria.

“We are the last bastion in the world

against the mite and there’s not been enough effort to stop it,” he said.

“If it came, we would need to double our workforce to combat its effects – and we’ve been trying to get ready for 20 years.”

After a mite incursion, he said pollination fees would rise, as would the cost of food production – with the now $80 hives costing up to $200 after widespread infestation.

However, a serious mite infestation would not spell the end of the industry, Mr Winkels said.

“It’s not all negative. We would need to import breeding bees that have developed antibodies against varroa but, of course, they would be more expensive and there’s the risk they would bring in other diseases.

“It would become more efficient but more expensive.”

He said New Zealand bee populations had survived and honey production was now rising since a crash in 2000 when 80 per cent of the bee population died.

The feral hives have gone and the industry is reportedly “better managed”.

“The NZ industry has never looked back since they got varroa,” Mr Winkels said.

But the timing of a mite invasion is crucial: “We need to know when it is coming.”

Referring to Victoria’s $500 million almond industry centred on Robinvale and Mildura, Mr Winkels said: “If it comes before the pollination season it could mean a whole crop failure. If there are no bees, there will be no crop and that would be a huge cost to the state’s economy.” with Keith Platt

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Head chef Mr Pang hails from The China Bar Group and brings with him a strong reputation for culinary expertise in creating distinctive Asian cuisine from multiple regions.

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Biggin&Scott 23 Playne Street Frankston Ph: 9776 6000

EMAIL: james@communityrealestate.com.au

Michelle Munn Mobile: 0414 774 816 Munn Partners Real Estate

Shop 2/1 FrankstonGardens Drive, CARRUM DOWNS 9776 9900 EMAIL: reception@munnpartnersrealestate.com.au

EMAIL: llawlor@bigginscott.com.au

Brooke Ramsay Mobile: 0447 772 980 Century 21 Homeport 2100 Frankstonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Flinders Road, HASTINGS 5979 3555 EMAIL: brooke.ramsay@century21.com.au

L.J. Hooker Frankston 4/500 Nepean Highway, Ph: 9783 8888 EMAIL: frankston@ljh.com.au

Kara James Mobile: 0412 939 224

Kevin Wright Mobile: 0417 564 454

Linda Ellis Mobile: 0400 480 397

NAI Harcourts 82 Mount Eliza Way MOUNT ELIZA Ph: 9788 7400

1/26 McLaren Place Mornington PHONE: 5977 2255

Nichols Crowder

Email: kara.james@naiharcourts.com.au

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Level 1/1 Colemans Road, CARRUM DOWNS PHONE:9775 1535

EMAIL: kevin@kevinwrightcommercial.com.au

Email: lindae@cd.nicholscrowder.com.au

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104 Overport Road, FRANKSTON SOUTH Sunday 30th August at 12.30pm Hockingstuart, 204 Main Street, Mornington, 5973 5444 James Arnold, 0403 883 322

FOR a true attention grabbing property, this splendid Frankston South residence holds tight and never lets go.

Set on a 938-square metre block, this near-new home has been built to a high standard with an enviable list of features. Stone, steel and wood are all used to amazing effect throughout the home and there are many clever extras that are going to appeal to the tech-savvy buyer.

Beautiful chestnut timber floors flow throughout the entire home and the many banks of floor-to-ceiling windows flood the interior with natural light. A contemporary open

plan zone comprises a stylish lounge area and a dazzling galley-style kitchen has a wall of stainless-steel ovens and a dishwasher. There is an intriguing use of timber that integrates with the massive Caesarstone benchtops that give this room a real mark of distinction. From here, the excellent alfresco timber deck beckons with the remote-control louvre roof promising an exciting space for entertaining all year round. Three enormous bedrooms each have their own walk-in wardrobe and ceiling fans, with the larger main bedroomâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; discreetly set in the

9775 1535

Contact: Michael Crowder 0408 358 926 Josh Monks 0409 335 179

nicholscrowder.com.au

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west wing of the home, featuring an ensuite bathroom with a walk-through shower set behind an incredible mosaic feature wall. A separate study could be a fourth bedroom if required. The block is well-established with low maintenance gardens and from the street, remote gates guard the driveway which leads up to a double garage. For a home of this scale it has an impressive 5.7 star energy rating with a 6kw solar power system no doubt aiding that figure. A long list of extras here include hydronic heating and tinted double glazed windows.

INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL

By Expression of Interest

For Sale - Closing Thursday 27th August at 4pm 31 Boundary Road, Carrum Downs

Rare Industrial Land Opportunity Land area: 4.03Ha (9.96 acres) approx.

2 street frontages 2 titles to be sold as a whole Tentative plan of sub-division with costings Suit owner-occupier or developer Currently returning $16,128 per annum Outline indicative only

Terms of Sale: 10% deposit, balance 180 days

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our promise to you

REAL ESTATE LANGWARRIN 27 Altarnun Road

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• A whopping 52 squares under roof line, privately set back on a 2.5 acre residential block • Home has plenty of rustic charm and space with an open fire place and Coonara woodheater • Solid timber kitchen overlooking the children’s play area • Zoned entertaining area includes built-in drinks bar, billiard room and garage complex for car enthusiast .

• Separate study could be a fourth bedroom • Upstairs main bedroom with huge wardrobe space, ensuite with double shower • All bedrooms have television points, bedrooms two and three have built-in robes and have been freshly painted • Live on acreage but in a metropolitian, semi-rural area

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• 938 sqm (approx) block in the heart of Frankston with solid 4 bedroom home plus 1 bedroom teenage retreat • Rent out the front home and build unit at the rear (STCA) with excellent side and rear access • Develop the entire site (STCA) to potentially realise three to four townhouses • Existing home however is quite modern and includes main with ensuite • Formal lounge with timber floors • Great outdoor deck area for entertaining • Double garage • Position doesn’t get much better than this - close to shops, beaches, Uni and TAFE

Inspect: Saturday 22nd August 1:00-2:00pm Auction: Saturday 29th August at 2:00pm

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our promise to you

REAL ESTATE FRANKSTON SOUTH 84 Sycamore Road

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• Private and cosy three bedroom home in the sought after Frankston High School Zone • Extremely practical, this home will be ideal for buyers looking for a quality lifestyle with easy upkeep living • Open plan living area with timber floorboards and open fire place • Kitchen with rustic appeal and quality appliances • Elevated outlook from the front, and a wonderful outdoor area privately set behind a high timber fence • Merbau timber deck area and spacious double garage with plenty of storage • Security gate to access the rear, and enough room to park 3 stretch limousines!

Inspect: Saturday 22nd August 10.30-11.00am Auction: Saturday 29th August at 3:30pm FRANKSTON 23 Bokissa Drive

Juan Merchan 0425 728 670 Marc Jacob 0411 375 531 Offers invited over $389,000

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•Great three bedroom two bathroom home •Attractive living room with bay windows •Main bedroom with BIR & new ensuite, •GDH, evaporative cooling and air conditioning •Kitchen with quality stainless-steel appliances •Second living area opening to covered outdoor entertaining area Inspect: As advertised or by appointment

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• Character home & bungalow with ensuite situated on 805sqm (approx.) block with plans & permits for 155sqm house at rear • Light & bright lounge with ornate cornices, dining area and updated kitchen • Gas ducted heating & evaporative cooling • Great kitchen & dining area with centre island breakfast bar • Great back yard with plenty of space and heaps of sheds

www.ufirstrealestate.com.au

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LANGWARRIN 78 Quarry Road

Francis Walker 0410 559 454

FRANKSTON 25 Leonard Street

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• Lovely family home with space for all the toys set on a 656 m2 approx. block with a four-car garage.

• Plenty of lawn and deck space for play and alfresco dining.

• Fantastic layout features spacious open-plan kitchen/living and dining • Separate lounge and study • Four bedrooms – main with FES & WIR • Modern family bathroom, separate toilet and laundry

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WE DELIVER...

FRANKSTON 16 GEORGE STREET SPOILT FOR CHOICE!!!

Perfectly positioned and pretty as a picture - this original two bedroom home is sure to please.

This is your opportunity to secure a prime blue chip property in an exceptional location.

Situated on a large 911 sqm (approx) block of sought after real estate, this property has amazing potential and is ideally suited for dual occupancy development (STCA).

Endless possibilities await the astute investor - so whether you renovate or redevelop, move in or rent out - the choices are all yours!!!

With a formal dining room with high ceilings and two other generous living areas you will be spoilt for choice. Add to this a large bathroom, kitchen and large garden and you´ll have plenty of room.

Ideally positioned within the Frankston High School Zone and only minutes from Frankston CBD, Bayside Shopping Centre, local cafes and restaurants, local primary schools and kindergartens and public transport, your future awaits!!!

Backing onto Montague Park and with beautiful bayside beaches at your doorstep - it´s time to savour the good life!!!

2 1 CLOSING DATE SALE (UNLESS SOLD PRIOR) Tuesday, September 8th at 6pm ESR $580,000+ VIEW Saturday 11.00am - 11.30am CONTACT Giulia Chapman 0439 385 390 OFFICE 23 Playne Street, Frankston 9776 6000

bigginscott.com.au

ID and contact details are required at all open for inspections

SMARTER BOLDER FASTER COUNTRY CHARMER

CRIB POINT 6 Sarrail Street Stunning country property on ¼ acre allotment designed for functional living with sunken lounge, spacious kitchen, separate formal & informal living areas and 3 generous sized bedrooms all with BIRs. Outside boasts D/B carportwith storage area plus studio room and large private yard incl. double garage with concrete floor with access from side gate.

NEW LISTING

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PRICE $385,000 Offers Over VIEW Saturday 11:00-11:30am AGENT Brooke Ramsay 0447 772 980 CENTURY 21 HOMEPORT 5979 3555

Lovely unit comprising 3BR’s with built in robes – main bedroom with dual-entry bathroom, separate laundry, kitchen with gas stove top and electric oven, tiled dining area, large lounge and lock up double garage.

Positioned at the front allows private access with front yard as well as a private rear courtyard.

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Spectacular Cape Cod Style home set on approx.

2 acres offering 4BRs all with BIR’s, large master wing with ensuite, north facing kitchen with adjacent meals area, formal lounge with wood-heater & air-conditioning plus central heating & cooling. Outside boasts double garage, workshop and low maintenance gardens and separate paddock.

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THE PERFECT INVESTMENT

WONDERFUL UNIT

BITTERN 1/35 Sudholz Street

TYABB 98 Denham Road

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HASTINGS 5/1 Phillip Court Located in the heart of town, this shiny pearl ticks all the boxes. Freshly painted and carpeted this lovely home offers 3 bedrooms with central bathroom, large living area plus large covered outdoor entertainment area with merbau deck. Just a short stroll to the shops and local cafes, summing up a perfect home or investment.

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SMARTER BOLDER FASTER

AUCTION

HASTINGS 36 Lyall Street

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WHERE NATURE MEETS THE SEA Beautifully positioned in ‘Old Tyabb’ and immersed in nature, this well-built Victorian style home will be the perfect family pleaser. Offering four generous sized bedrooms, all with built in robes, master with WIR and ensuite, separate family bathroom and separate toilet, well designed kitchen with gas stovetop, electric oven and ample cupboard space flows into the spacious dining room & lounge featuring a cosy gas log fire, generous sized laundry with internal access to double lock up remote garage. Step outside and take advantage of this extensive 1/4 acre block, surrounded by secure fencing this large private yard is perfect for storing the caravan or boat with plenty of room left for the kids to play.

AUCTION Saturday 12th September at 2.30pm TERMS 10% Deposit, Balance 30/60 days, Vacant Possession

VIEW AGENT

Saturday 2:00-2:30pm Brooke Ramsay 0447 772 980

CENTURY 21 HOMEPORT 5979 3555

EXECUTORS AUCTION

HASTINGS 31 Cedar Drive EXECUTORS AUCTION Three bedroom home with spacious living areas, fully covered sun room under roof line looking out to lovely gardens and fruit trees, functional kitchen with laminated benchtops, overhead cupboards, dishwasher, gas hotplates and electric oven, all bedrooms have BIR’s – main with spacious walk through robe leading to dual-entry bathroom and separate toilet. Outside boasts a gravel driveway leading to double carport enabling boat and caravan access. More features include 3 water tanks, a storage shed for the tools, and an extra workshop/bungalow that is insulated and has power, plus air-conditioning. All this set on approx. 812sqm allotment in a quiet street, this family home is a perfect starter to enter the market place. MUST BE SOLD!

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AUCTION Saturday 12th September at 2.30pm TERMS 10% Deposit, Balance 30/60 days, Vacant Possession

VIEW AGENT

Saturday 12:00-12:30pm Brooke Ramsay 0447 772 980

CENTURY 21 HOMEPORT 5979 3555

CENTURY 21 AGENTS SMARTER BOLDER FASTER

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Harcourts Limitless 82 Mount Eliza Way, Mount Eliza 03 9788 7400 www.limitless.harcourts.com.au

Mornington 30-32 Millgate Drive

FOR LEASE

Rarely Available In Mornington

Mornington Blake Street

BUSINESS FOR SALE

Yabbies Fish & Chips

An impressive building, set amongst popular sporting facilities, at a size that rarely becomes available in Mornington.

View www.harcourts.com.au For Lease $5,980pcm + GST + Outgoings

What could you do with this amazing corner site waiting for your creative style and flair to truly enhance this location?

View www.harcourts.com.au For Sale $100,000 WIWO

• 801m2 in total (approx.)

•660m2 ground floor reception & warehouse •Spacious upstairs office & boardroom •Staff kitchen & showers •Double roller door access

Kara James M 0412 939 224 P 9788 7400 E kara.james@naiharcourts.com.au HARCOURTS LIMITLESS P 9788 7400

•100m2 approx •Food licence and grease trap •Corner site close to Main street •Overlooking Mornington Central •Fantastic exposure and scope for outdoor seating

Kara James M 0412 939 224 P 9788 7400 E kara.james@naiharcourts.com.au HARCOURTS LIMITLESS P 9788 7400

Seaford 3/45 Moresby Avenue

FOR SALE Seaford 20a Peninsula Boulevard

Factory With Great Freeway Access 200sqm approx, mezzanine 100sqm approx.

Q Rear roller door access Q Close to public transport Q Currently used for storage Q Vacant possession Q

FOR LEASE

Seaford Industrial Estate View www.harcourts.com.au For Sale $205,000 + GST Kara James M 0412 939 224 P 9788 7400 E kara.james@naiharcourts.com.au HARCOURTS LIMITLESS P 9788 7400

A tidy factory with plenty of space and rear offices that can be removed to create extra warehouse area.

•150 m2 approx •Front reception area •Upstairs boardroom & office •3 carparks

Commercial Property Management?

You now have a choice.

Call NAI Harcourts for the fresh approach

View www.harcourts.com.au For Lease $1,950pcm + GST + Outgoings Kara James M 0412 939 224 P 9788 7400 E kara.james@naiharcourts.com.au HARCOURTS LIMITLESS P 9788 7400

Kara James Commercial Specialist Mobile: 0412 939 224 Ph:9788 7400 kara.james@naiharcourts.com.au Kelly Amor Commercial Portfolio Manager Mobile: 0403 630 524 Ph:9788 7400 kelly.amor@naiharcourts.com.au

Mortgage Express Suite 11/20-22 Ranelagh Drive, Mount Eliza Christine Penford 0414 228 891 christine.penford@mortgage-express.com.au

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NEWS DESK

de Kraan

Cropped: Marc and Nina Syawish are dismayed at the destruction of their vegetable garden and replacement with other plants by Mornington Peninsula Shire. Pictures: Gary Sissons

Vegies given the chop Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au A MT ELIZA restaurateur has been billed $2000

by Mornington Peninsula Shire to reinstate a garden bed outside his eatery.

The fine comes after the council last week ripped out his well-established kerbside vegetable and herb patch saying it had been planted without approval.

Marc Syawish, who has run 1001 Nights, near the intersection of Mt Eliza Way and Canadian Bay Rd for the past two years, said council workers on Wednesday moved in to strip his plot and replace it with native plants.

He said he was devastated at losing verdant bunches of spinach, broccolini, silverbeet and wild rocket – which were dumped unceremoniously into a hopper.

Letters from the shire warning him of their visit mentioned an assessment would be done on the costs of replacement works, but Mr Syawish did not anticipate it would be $2000.

He said his garden was well regarded and appreciated by passers-by and used in his own cooking, especially dips and salads which “tasted much better than bought produce”.

Mr Syawish said it had cost him about $8000 to make the garden, with a retaining wall, irrigation system, mulch and advice from a landscaper and gardener. It is all now lost.

He said shoppers “would often pop in to ask if they could pinch a bit of rocket or some of the vegetables and I would say ‘Sure, go ahead, help yourself’.”

“A lot of people just liked sitting out there because it was green and country-like.

“I realise I was probably not allowed to install the garden, but I was trying to do something for the community. I certainly didn’t see any harm in it.”

The shire’s infrastructure maintenance manager

Niall McDonagh said Mr Syawish had planted the garden bed without approval.

“Works of this nature require approval to ensure appropriate consideration is given to public safety, consistency with township plans, preserving site lines and adhering to the expectations of the broader community,” Mr McDonagh said.

“Shire officers have worked with the business to resolve and reinstate the garden bed. These works have the support of the Mt Eliza Chamber of Commerce and followed numerous community requests for action.

“The business has agreed to pay for the reinstatement costs, and the shire will return the plants and materials to the business should they wish to keep them.”

Facebook posts confirmed the garden’s popularity, with 115 likes: Karen de Jong: “Looks great, more shops and restaurants could do this.”

Teresa Pugliese: “Fantastic idea, hope others do this also.”

Pamela Robinson: “This is a great idea in Mt Eliza Village.”

But later comments were scathing of the shire’s actions.

Vicki King: “So sad to hear of and see your beautiful garden removed by the council. Where is the logic? Most loveliest corner of Mt Eliza now reduced to same, same.”

Lorna Westley: “So sorry about your garden! I thought it was lovely and I can't believe the council have removed it. Just stupid and mean.”

Paul and Jane Clasby were shocked at the garden’s destruction.

“It brought life to the village; it was an example of modern thinking whereas the council is taking us back to the past,” Mr Clasby said.

“The council is working off some kind of historic document saying this is what Mt Eliza should look like forever. But we should be breathing new life into the place. I don’t know what their priorities are.”

Did you know... you can view our papers online www.baysidenews.com.au Bayside

Prelude to Love

A Moment in Time THE 48TH SOLO ART EXHIBITION

BY THIS UNIQUE ARTIST

5th to 30th September Gala opening Sunday 6th September 2pm - 4pm

Oak Hill Gallery 100 Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Mornington www.oakhillgallery.com.au Frankston Times 17 August 2015

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NEWS DESK

Death crash: The stricken gyrocopter at Rutherford Inlet, near Cannons Creek.

Picture: Donna Oates, Pakenham Gazette

Videos may hold clue to air tragedy Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au POLICE are investigating whether any video footage was taken by a gyrocopter pilot before his fatal crash at Cannons Creek on Sunday last week.

They are also seeking anyone who may have witnessed or filmed the incident.

Carl Solomons, 59, of Patterson Lakes, died when his Cavalon twin-seater aircraft hit power lines and crashed into shallow water on a flight between Tyabb airfield and Tooradin.

His passenger, 37, of Hampton Park, was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital with serious injuries.

Neighbours waded and paddled out to assist the stricken men despite the risk of electrocution from the fallen power lines, prompting Casey CIU Detective Senior Sergeant Terry Rowlands to describe them as “heroes”.

Minimum flying heights for gyrocopters in Australia are 300 feet – much higher than the power lines – but Australian Sports Rotorcraft

Association president Paul Campbell said “extenuating circumstances, such as engine problems or illness to himself or his passenger” – may have necessitated the lower altitude.

Mr Solomons was a member of the association as well as Peninsula Aero Club’s only gyrocopter pilot. He regularly posted videos of his flights online, raising speculation that he may also have recorded his last flight.

Detectives say videos “are one of the lines of inquiry that need to be canvassed”. Any footage found may contribute to finding the cause of the 12.15pm crash.

In one recent flight, Mr Solomons appears to be flying at low altitude over beaches at Inverloch and Venus Bay. Attached dialogue suggests he was “trying to warn swimmers of five rips” in the area. A post mortem last week was reportedly assessing whether the grandfather was experiencing any significant health issues in the lead up to the crash.

Casey CIU can be called on 9705 3111 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

MP calls for dam land handover MORNINGTON MP David Morris has called on state Environment Minister Lisa Neville to save the South East Water reservoir land at Mt Eliza from housing and turn it into a reserve.

His surprise call was made in the Parliament last week and follows a state government-appointed planning panel recently ruling in favour of the 2.8-hectare decommissioned reservoir on the corner of Barmah and Kanya roads near Kunyung Rd being used for houses.

Last Friday, Mr Morris told The News that transport magnate Sir Reg Ansett had bought the land in the late 1950s and handed it to State Rivers and Water Supply Commission for a reservoir instead of a site on his land nearby.

“He paid for the land and gave it to the government, and the government should give it to the people,” he said.

In the Parliament earlier in the week Mr Morris called on Ms Neville to “use her authority to have the application withdrawn, and the land transferred to Mornington Peninsula Shire for a nominal amount”.

“The land was a supply reservoir until 1999, when it was decommissioned. Largely untouched by humans in the intervening 16 years, it has become a haven for wildlife in the midst of an urban area,” he said.

“Residents have advised me the site is now home to at least 61 species, including the endangered grey-headed flying fox. The panel was told

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this and astonishingly did not recommend setting aside even the hectare the shire council asked for.

“Minister Neville, as the minister responsible for the environment and water, will surely appreciate the importance of this parcel and the role it plays in supporting local wildlife, particularly endangered species.”

Mr Morris said the area was close to Port Phillip and the green wedge but had little public open space. “If the proposal to sell the land in lots proceeds, the circumstances will be severely exacerbated. It is imperative that we not lose sight of long-term good for short-term profit,” he said.

Councils and government agencies will be offered the land first and if there are no takers, South East Water will be free to go to the market.

In early 2014, the water authority asked the shire to rezone the land, which consists of 24 blocks of about 1000 square metres each, worth about $450,000 a block or $10.8 million in total.

More optimistic estimates put the value at $13 million.

South East Water is building new headquarters in Frankston and is keen to maximise the return on its Mt Eliza land.

A citizen group formed to lobby for the land to become a nature reserve has a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/KunyungSaysNo Mike Hast

Tax time

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With the ATO increasing its focus on rental property deductions this tax time, these mistakes could end up being costly.

Some common errors made by rental property owners include: • claiming rental deductions for properties not genuinely available for rent • incorrectly claiming deductions for properties only available for rent part of the year such as a holiday home, • incorrectly claiming structural improvement costs as repairs when they are capital works deductions, such as re-modelling a bathroom or building a pergola, and • overstating deduction claims for the interest on loans taken out to purchase, renovate or maintain a rental property.

There are two categories of rental property expenses that can be claimed: • expenses deductible in the year they are paid, such as council rates, repairs, insurance and loan interest, and

• expenses that are deductible over a number of years, like borrowing costs, creating structural improvements and costs of depreciating assets.

Cost associated with acquiring or disposing of a property cannot be claimed, but they may form part of the cost base of the property for capital gains tax purposes.

Renovation costs and costs to repair damage, defects or deterioration existing on purchase cannot be claimed as an immediate deduction.

These costs are capital expenditure, depending upon what is repaired or improved, and must be claimed as either decline in value deductions over the asset's effective life, or as capital works deductions over 40 years.

Remember to keep accurate records so you only pay the right amount of tax.

To help rental property owners get it right, the ATO has released a series of short videos that explain in simple terms, the tax implications of buying, owning and selling a rental property at ato.gov.au/rental.

To talk to someone at the ATO about deductions for rental properties, call 13 28 61.

Based in Langwarrin, Mentor Group are a dedicated team of client-focused accountants, financial mentors and taxation experts, providing tailored financial solutions for all your personal and business needs.

Director and Principal, Meschel Cains brings over 22 years in public practice to the group, and now oversees all tax planning and retirement issues, reviews all work for compliance and ensures the team are working with the firm’s clients to reach their goals. Meschel also has a specialised knowledge in the area of rental investment, and eventually decided to purchase the business that she had worked for.

“I purchased the practice from Bruce after working for him for over seven years. I am also currently studying my financial advising licence and work with a wonderful team of accountants.”

With her youthful exuberance and extensive knowledge and experience, Meschel is now leading the Mentor Group into a bright future.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Municipal election next Thursday Compiled by Melissa Walsh THE winning number for the pony won

by Mr John E. Jones, of Moorooduc for Red Cross Fund is 257. T. Brown, Naval Base, Crib Point. The net proceeds are £20. *** MESSRS Brody and Mason will hold a special horse and cattle sale on Monday next, commencing at noon, in the Cricklewood farm yard, near the Frankston Railway Station, when a good yarding of both horses and cattle is expected.

The list booked up to time of going to press is advertised in another column. On Saturday next the same firm will sell on account of the owner on the premises, Racecourse Farm, Frankston, cattle, farm implements and sundries. The sale will commence at 2 o’clock, the particulars of which are advertised *** THE annual meeting of the Frankston Progress Association was held on Wednesday evening in the Mechanics’ Hall. A full report of the proceedings will appear in our next issue. *** ON Tuesday evening Mr W. P. Mason will address the ratepayers in the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall at 8 o’clock, and at the conclusion of his address Mr A. Clements will express his views on municipal matters. *** THE hon. sec. of the Frankston Belgian Relief Fund (Dr Plowman) desires to acknowledge the receipt of

the sum of £3 11s 9d from Mrs W. H. O’Gredy. This handsome amount was realised by her sale of golliwogs, made by herself. *** THE members of the Wattle Club have made elaborate arrangements to entertain a large number of returned wounded soldiers at Clarendon House this afternoon. Tea is to be provided between 3 and 4 o’clock, after which the public are cordially invited. *** The Peninsula Motor Garage Proprietory, Ltd, wish to notify that they have changed the name of the company from the Frankston Motor Garage Pty. Ltd. They have been established about 18 months at Frankston, and have also opened a garage at Mornington. They have a good supply of cars at both places, and may be rung up at any hour, either night or day. They are also agents for the Buick and Grant cars, and keep a good supply of all motor accessories in stock. *** MR and Mrs Sheridan were tendered a social evening at the Prince of Wales Hotel on the 9th inst., on their return from their honeymoon trip to the Gippsland Lakes and Buchan Caves.

Mrs Garrood, sen. received them in the drawing-room, which was tastefully decorated for the occasion. Mr C. P. Watson proposed the toast of the happy pair, and a most pleasant evening was spent. *** MESSRS Alex Scott and Co. will hold a large property and clearing sale at

Shoreham on Friday next, on account of Messrs Arthur and John Penman, who have sold their property.

The property consists of an 80 acre well improved and compact farm, subdivided into 8 paddocks on which is erected a 5 roomed W.B house, and numerous out buildings.

The whole of the stock implements and furniture will also be placed under the hammer. *** OFFICIAL news has been received this week from the Secretary of Defence of a number of the lads of the peninsula having received wounds while fighting at the Dardanelles.

While the news is bad, we must take comfort that it is not worse.

The following are amongst the number:—Second-Lieutenant Fisher (second occasion) Privates L. Polglase, P Sheridan, O.Young, and Driver Bert Roberts (the two last mentioned were employers at the “Standard” office prior to enlisting) all of Frankston, and L. Birch of Mornington. *** WATTLE CLUB. This newly formed club provided a very pleasant evening’s entertainment in the Mechanics’ Institute, on Saturday, August 7th. The chief form of amusement was dancing, with songs at intervals, which were all rendered in splendid style, and were much appreciated by the audience.

To raise funds for the Australian sick and wounded soldiers is the object of the club, as well as to provide amusement and recreation for dozens of

young people, who can, while spending the small sum of 6d for a long evening’s entertainment, help to swell the fund for our heroes.

The Club has started with a membership of over 50, and there is every indication that this number will be double before long.

A very interesting item on Saturday night’s programme was a few well spoken remarks by Mr Gray, who, on behalf of the Wattle Club, welcomed back to Frankston Mr Malcome and Mr Connell, two soldiers who had done their duty as far as they were able, but instead of now fighting in the trenches with their brave comrades, had been compelled to return to the homes they had gone out to defend.

“They are jolly good fellows” was heartily sung.

Messrs Malcome and Connell feelingly responded, and hoped before long to be sufficiently recovered to go to the front. A coffee supper, in which all took part, followed by the National Anthem, brought a most successful evening to a close. *** WE regret to have to call attention to the fact, as announced by advertisement in another column, that the presentation to volunteers recently enlisted from Frankston and the immediate district, arranged for Monday next, 23rd August, has been postponed. We understand that this is partly due to the outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis and partly due to the difficulty of getting into touch with the recruits, who have recently been transferred from

Seymour to Broadmeadows. *** MUNICIPAL Elections. In the Centre and East Ridings of the Shire the two retiring members have been returned unopposed, the rate payers evidently being well satisfied with the past services of these two gentlemen, and are well satisfied to entrust their interests to them for another term of three years.

In the North Riding the seat rendered vacant by the retirement of Cr Ritchie will be contested for by three gentlemen, and considerable local interest is already excited as to who will eventually head the poll.

The candidates are Messrs W. P. Mason, M. Clements and O. Bailey. Mr Mason has never tried to enter municipal life before, but has always taken a keen interest in the advancement of the district and is a shrewd business man, and should make a very useful man at the council table.

Mr Clements has had former experience as a councillor in other parts and if elected, will doubtless prove a useful member. Mr Bailey is not as well known as the other two candidates, and we understand, never had any experience as a councillor. He has a good gift of language, and if elected will no doubt be able to give expression to his views at the council table.

The election takes place on Thursday next in the Mechanics’ Institute, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 21 August, 1915

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By Stuart McCullough CLEARLY, anything is now possible.

News that Jimmy Barnes has been awarded his own ice cream flavour has completely knocked me sideways and caused me to question everything I once believed. The decision to give Jimmy his own variety is, of course, highly inappropriate for a number of reasons, not least of which the fact that the ice cream in question is a Peters’ ‘Drumstick’ and, to the very best of my knowledge, Jimmy couldn’t do a para-diddle if his life depended on it.

Don’t get me wrong; Jimmy is great and deserves to be honoured. I’m just not sure that an ice cream – as tasty and delicious as it may be – is quite the way to do it.

I must have missed a meeting. I don’t remember exactly when we, as a nation, decided that the best way to respect a lifetime of good work and achievement was through dessert. I realize the whole ‘Sir Phil’ royal knighthood debacle set the honours system back a notch or two, but the way things are headed, it looks like we’re on the verge of ditching ‘Australian of the Year’ in favour of a signature range of fudge flavours and breakfast cereals. But maybe there’s little point resisting. Instead of trying to stop the inevitable, the time has come to embrace it.

Musicians should all be required to endorse something other than their own work. By combining groceries and rock music, we will stimulate economic activity that makes everyone a winner. ‘Nick Cave and Bad Seeds

Seedless Watermelons’ would revolutionise the fruit and vegetable market.

Midnight Oil’s ‘Power and the Passionfruit’ would draw overdue attention to the quiet achiever of natural snack foods. In fact, we should move towards a model whereby it’s illegal to sell something that doesn’t carry the authoritative weight of celebrity endorsement. Forget food star ratings and nutritional advice; I just want to know if Beyonce likes it.

It shouldn’t just be rock stars, though. There’s no reason why other artists shouldn’t also get their share of cross-promotional glory. German composer Carl Orff may have shuffled off this mortal coil, but there’s no reason why he shouldn’t be rolled out to lend his name to the right product. His best-known work, ‘O Fortuna’ comes from Carmen Burina. Pairing him with an affordable small sedan is, frankly, a match made in advertising heaven.

People would be queuing up to part with their hard-earned and get behind the wheel of a Carl Orff ‘Carmen Barina’. The stereo would be set to play ‘O Fortuna’ on a continuous loop which, if nothing else, will frighten pedestrians at a intersections and make the guy with a bottle of detergent and the squidgy mop think twice about offering to clean your windscreen.

It’s a little known fact that the author of the quantum theory, Max Planck, was a massive fan of Barbeque Shapes. Indeed, his thoughts on atomic and sub-atomic particles were said to be deeply influenced by the little bits of red flavouring found on his favourite savoury biscuit. When having to decide between Barbeque Shapes and, say, one of those seaweed infused crackers that (to me at any rate) taste like tablets of nothing, surely the endorsement of Germany’s finest theoretical physicist would influence your decision-making.

Friedrich Nietzsche may have been a nihilist, but he loved nothing more than to hunker down on a wet afternoon for a few rounds of ‘Hungry, Hungry Hippo’. This set him apart from most other philosophers of the era including his hero, Arthur Schopenhauer, who was known to prefer ‘Ker-plunk’. That the link between great philosophers and popular board games has not been promoted before now is, I feel, something of an indictment on the advertising world more generally.

When I look at a product like the Ab-Cruncher I think of two things:

a washboard stomach you could eat your dinner on and Gore Vidal. But for too long these two entities for good have been campaigning for a better world separately when they ought to have combined forces long ago. Not only did Gore produce some substantial pieces of literature; he was renown in literary circles for his well-defined abdominal muscles.

Julius Caesar is an obvious candidate to endorse a set of stainless steel knives that never need sharpening; the kind that can slice through a regular household brick as easily as a piece of cheese and Benito Mussolini a natural fit for some type of hair replacement clinic. Kaiser Wilhelm had a passion for multi-grain bread and there’s nothing Napoleon Bonaparte liked more after a long day on the Russian frontier than a cup of tea with a Jaffa Cake. This will revolutionise the way we shop.

It’s an interesting question: what’s the best way to pay tribute to someone? I suppose ice cream is as good as any. You can win medals, plaques and statuettes, but you can’t put them in a bowl and shove them into your mouth by the spoonful whilst watching reruns of The Bill. I have to admit that I’m yet to try Jimmy’s ice cream. I’d like to tell you that I’m waiting until he comes out with a line of microwave meals and a gourmet cheese but it’s not true. Nor can I say that I don’t have the stomach for it. Rather, it’s just not to my taste. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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ON A MISSION TO CAPTURE YOUR IMAGINATION

By Andrea Lo ouise Thom mas

Amsterdam-born artist, Philippe de Kraan is intent on taking Mornington by storm – art storm that is. His 48th solo exhibition, A Moment in Time, is coming to Oak Hill Gallery in September and the streets businesses and publications of Mornington are ablaze with images of his colourful expressionist paintings. De Kraan paints with exuberant passion and he wants to share that with others. Of the upcoming show he said: “I want people to walk away from his exhibition with their imaginations going wild!”

It hard not to be struck by De Kraan’s work; his bold, bright expressionistic paintings are eye catching both in content and in colour. He works meticulously over long periods of time with exacting precision. He spent three and a half years painting a one 10 x 6.5 foot canvas, The Gathering, with a miniature (000) paintbrush! It was the only way to achieve the effect he wanted.

Patience and dedication to detail are clearly strengths. Have a close look at the pages of the book sitting open on the park bench in his painting, Mornington Delight.

“To have mastered the essence of expression is what I’d like my artistic legacy to be,” he explained. His portraits certainly do just that. There is depth, expression and fine detail in their faces.

When he lived in Europe he used to pay sitting fees to beggars, the elderly, local fishermen and children alike to capture their personal stories. “When you paint a person, you have to make them live. You have to touch the soul,” he revealed. All his work always depicts the human form in some way.

Whether expressive oils and watercolours or meticulous brush and ink work, de Kraan has produced a body of work equal to his intended legacy. Don’t miss this unique solo exhibition opening on Sunday 5 September from 2-4 pm and continuing until Wednesday 30 September at Oak Hill Gallery, 100 Mornington-Tyabb Road, Mornington, 5973 4299, oakhillgallery. com.au View de Kraan’s work at dekraan.com

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CAMPERVAN, Jayco penguin, 2008, reg March 2016, as new, 100 amp battery, gas electric fridge, stove, Fiamma awning, Frankston. $15,500. 03 9783 7479.

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SCENIC 19ft x 8ft caravan with full cover, 150ltr fridge, air conditioning, rollout awning with 3 roof stabiliser bars, tunnel boot, backup battery, double island bed, cafe style dinning, central kitchen, oven with 4 burner stove, microwave, T.V., tinted glass windows, plus many extras. Excellent condition. Reg (N71626). $23,000 Phone: 0411 435 950. Mount Martha.

WINDSOR Sunchaser Pop Top 1997, L 17' 6", W 7' 6", roll out awning and annexe, 4 burner stove and oven and 3 way fridge, microwave, double bed, electric blanket, 2/80 watt solar panels, fans, TV, 12v pump for water to sink, 2 x 1, reversing camera,3 x 12v outlets, shower /toilet tent with shower and toilet. Hayman reece weight distributing bars, Blairgowie.

14,500. 0427 880 419.

WINDSOR Rapid RA471Y, 6 berth, as new, full annexe with cubby/add-a-room, roll out awning, Trailmate jack, 3-way fridge/freezer, Gas/electric cooktop, AC, 19" LCD TV, DVD, CD/Radio/MP3 stereo unit and antenna pack. Fold down picnic table, extra gas bottle. Caravan cover, Portable gas stove and hot plate, plenty of storage. Too many extras to mention, please call for more details. $28,990.

0417 838 292.

WINDSOR GENESIS 2010 Limited edition 21ft caravan. One owner from new. Dual axle, electric brakes, reverse cycle air conditioning, seperate toilet & shower, 3/4 sized fridge /freezer, wired for Solar, 12v 100 amp deep cycle battery, Anderson plug, full ensuite, washing machine, TV/DVD/CD stereo, bluetooth and outside speakers, Wynguard TV aerial, microwave, four seasons hatch, large boot at front. Hot water system, 12v water pump, rear view camera, 12v outside and inside outlet, under seat/bed storage, gas bayonet, full oven, awning.

Registration expires May 2016 (T15066). Excellent condition. $43,500.Phone: 0419 365 980.

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FORD, Transit, 2007. EC inside and out. Four new tyres. Ready for work w/ cargo barrier and commercial carpet. Service books. RWC. 126,00KMS. Reg: 1FH4LS to 07/16. $17,900. Ph: 0429 068 115 MITSUBISHI, Magna Executive, 2002 sedan, reg March 2016, 105,000kms. New tyres, clean straight car. Reg: STP360. $3,500. Phone 5975 2937.

NSU R080, Two cars, 1969 and 1970 models. Body, interior, brakes complete.

VIN: 3800110177, 3800112783. $5,600neg both. Ph: 0419 565 616

REFRIGERATED TOYOTA HILUX, utility, 2014, odometer 3600kms, would suit new buyer, 2400L x 1800 x 1300H measured externally, 82mm fibreglass/polyurethane white gloss finish, checker-plate food grade slipresistant flooring, double rear barn doors with deep freeze multi-blade seals internal flush bulkhead light wired to the tail light circuit, steel frame, alloy mudguards, rear step and docking rubbers, SS Camlock on each door with 'Quicklock' handles, SS heavy duty hinges, SS door holdbacks, SS rear door frame, SS door sills, double seal gaskets on doors, tapered edge doors side door - passenger LH side, doors are key lockable.

Reg. MOOJSE (plates not included). $38,500 neg. 0419 030 773.

Finals fight goes down to the wire NEPEAN LEAGUE

By Toe Punt THE scene has been set for an explosive final round of Nepean League football after the completion of round 15 on Saturday.

There were two significant results to keep an eye on over the weekend – the outcome of Rye v Somerville and the result of Frankston v Red Hill.

Red Hill was working towards getting the points away to the Bombers while also hoping that Rye could beat Somerville.

Had that been the case, Red Hill would have taken Somerville’s place in the top five.

Whilst Red Hill held up its end of the bargain, smashing the Bombers convincingly by 113 points, Rye wasn’t able to beat Somerville.

However, Rye managed just nine goals against the Eagles while the visitors rammed home 18 majors, winning by 47 points.

The Hillmen’s winning margin, coupled with Rye’s losing margin, meant that the gap of 18 per cent at the start of the day between the two teams was reduced to just 3.5 per cent by the end of the afternoon.

So the stage has been set for a thrill-

ing final round this Saturday.

Going into the final home and away game of the season, Red Hill is in sixth place on 40 points with a percentage of 134.73.

Somerville is in fifth place with 44 points and a percentage of 131.10. Rye is in fourth place with 44 points and a percentage of 138.24.

Red Hill tackles Dromana at home.

On paper and with a finals berth on offer (potentially), the Hillmen would be favourites. However, the Tigers have beaten Red Hill on the last three occasions.

Somerville go up against Crib Point.

The Eagles will be favourites but noone can underestimate the capabilities of the Pies, despite their horror season.

Rye travels to Shark Park to tackle Sorrento. There is no love lost between these sides and the Sharks would love nothing more than to destroy Rye’s season. Especially after their controversial loss to the Demons in the corresponding game earlier in the season.

The likely scenario looks like this – Red Hill and Somerville wins and Rye loses. Rye drops out, despite 11 wins from 16 games, Somerville jumps to fourth and the Hillmen sneak into fifth.

There is also a battle at the top of the ladder.

Sorrento (44 points and 177.55 per cent) will still have an eye on top spot and the week’s rest – that’s added incentive to beat Rye. Top of the table Rosebud (48/186 per cent) travel to Hastings (44/174.79).

Rosebud just has to win to maintain top spot.

There is no question that Sorrento is the side that everyone believes heads into the finals series as favourites.

Dromana was coming off a super win the week before against Rye and were sensational early. However, the Sharks booted five goals to four points in the second quarter and ended the contest.

Myles Pitt finished with seven majors and was the key player on the ground, while Leigh Treeby and Ryan Potter were outstanding.

Kieran Voelkl was superb for the Tigers, while Sam Guerts, Sam Fowler and Richard Sydnenham all played Under 18s and then had an impact in the seniors.

Rye v Somerville was billed as the match of the round.

Whilst the footy played was entertaining, Rye was never in the contest after the 10-minute mark of the second quarter.

Rye was within five points of the

Eagles at quarter time and dominated the first 10 minutes of the second and opened-up a two goal break.

However, Somerville then kicked the next six goals of the second quarter and iced the contest.

The Eagles were equally as impressive in the second half with nine goals to four, winning 18.8 (116) to 9.15 (69).

Whilst Somerville skipper Justin Farrelly didn’t gain the possessions for say Josh Collie to Jedd Sutton (four goals), he typified how the Eagles need to play to be a threat.

‘Faz’ was the biggest man on the field and his second and third efforts were superb. He had the better of Rhett Sutton in the ruck and around the ground.

Kane McKenzie was also significant in defence and Billy Rolfe was at his finest too with three goals.

Timmy McGenniss had 21 possessions in the first half and had 25 when he left the field with an ankle tweak midway through the third. He’ll be right for Crib Point this week.

Stephen Crowe played in the twos but is still struggling, while Ben Sedgewick and Rowan Hogenbirk both missed through quad strains.

Rye went into the match without key defender Ryan Taylor, as well as Ben

Winters-Kerr. Kris Bardon was Rye’s best, along with Scott Sterling, Jai Lloyd and Steven Daniher.

Rye’s day was typified when Somerville’s Tom Shaw called for a handball from Rye defender Leigh Morse in the third quarter. Without hesitation, Morse dished it off and Shaw ran into an open goal.

In other matches, Hastings overcame a slow start to kick 17.13 (115) to 6.13 (49) against Crib Point, Red Hill belted Frankston with Harry Larwill booting seven goals and Paul Wintle dominating Beau Muston, Rosebud booted 30.31 (211) to Tyabb’s 5.3 (33) with Tom Baker kicking six and Devon Meadows rubbed enormous salt into the wounds of Pearcedale, who were humiliated 20.17 (137) to 8.11 (59).

Pearcedale has been lucky that the dramas at the MPNFL and Crib Point’s demise has been leading the news this season.

The Panthers invested enormous money into the season and were optimistic about the year.

The year has been nothing short of disastrous.

The Meadows on the other hand should have some pretty exciting times ahead.

Up and at them: Somerville defeated Rye, above, while Hastings was all over Crib Point to ease to a 115-49 victory. Pictures: Andrew Hurst

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Ball! Mt Eliza easily accounted for Karingal 177-40 in their Peninsula League clash and Mt Eliza’s Justin Van Unen is just five goals short of kicking 100 goals for the season. Picture: Gary Bradshaw

Stonecats strangle another victim PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Toe Punt FRANKSTON YCW is slowly sucking the life out of Peninsula Division football after disposing of yet another premiership aspirant on Saturday in Mornington.

The game started in tight fashion but the home side gained the ascendancy midway through the second quarter and collectively pushed their feet on the throats of their opponent for the entire second half, eventually winning 17.12 (114) to 7.7 (49).

The Stonecats opened up a 17-point break at half time after trailing by the smallest of margins at the first change.

The lead should have been so much more than three goals at half time, given the Stonecats had squandered some opportunities (4.7 to 2.1) in the second quarter.

Mornington would have gone into the rooms at the long interval believing that if they could tidy some things up, that they were well in the contest.

Wrong! Frankston YCW came out and booted six goals to one in the third and the game was all over at the final interval (12.10 to 5.4).

Again, the Stonecats had sucked the life out of an opponent.

Scott McLeod with three goals was at his very best. He is a powerful

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player with great endurance and an undeniable appetite for the contest and victory.

Anthony Barry was sensational again from half back, setting up the defensive structures and driving his team into attack.

Ben Tellis has been talking about the fact that this is his last season. When you’re playing this brand of football, in this side, the last thing ‘BT’ should be thinking about is hanging up the boots.

David Bodley was the go to forward, finishing with five goals, while Craig Nankervis is grossly underrated. Nankervis wins his own footy, is decisive with the use of it and gets it plenty of times each match.

Frankston YCW doesn’t have a weak link. Ricky Morris returned in the reserves yesterday and kicked a goal.

‘Magic’ is the obvious replacement for Ben Buckley, who tore his ACL against Edithvale in the dying minutes of the match last week.

The Stonecats have proven that they are significantly better than any other side in the competition. In fact, they are plus-70 points between their points for and points against on average this season. That’s more than 10 goals better (on average) than any other side.

If Peninsula Division supporters are hopeful of an exciting finals series,

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they better change their mindset.

Frankston YCW coach Scott Mathers doesn’t agree.

“You’re right Toey, at times, you sit back as coach of this team and admire what they are doing on the field,” Mathers said.

“However, if you let your guard down for any period of time, then the opposition can make life difficult.

“Anything can happen on any given day and whilst we’re in good form, that can change pretty quickly if our mindset and application isn’t right,” Mathers said.

Mathers agreed that Ricky Morris was an obvious choice to replace Buckley.

“Magic has had some issues getting his body right this season and he’s got a lot of work to do. He needs a lot of match condition and we need to be confident that his body is right.

“No doubt Ricky is a very good player but he’s coming from a fair way back. Our depth is good at the moment and there are a number of players putting their hand up,” Mathers said.

Pines booted 11 goals to one in the final quarter to belt Seaford by 66 points on Saturday.

In an entertaining, tight contest all afternoon, the Pythons put on a clinic in the final 30 minutes to seal the match with some blistering footy.

Guy Hendry and Aaron Edwards booted seven goals each for the winners while Luke Potts showed once again that he is a class above at this level.

Aaron Walton was equally as impressive for Seaford with eight goals, while Jason Tendler also played a significant role with four majors.

The score was 14.8 (92) to 14.7 (91) at three quarter time. The final score was 25.15 (165) to 15.9 (99).

Edithvale-Aspendale bounced back from its horror defeat last week at the hands of YCW to beat Bonbeach by 22 points.

Wayward kicking by the Eagles (10.15 to 8.5) kept the Sharks in the contest right to the very end on the scoreboard, however, in general play, the Eagles were superior.

Matthew Clark was absolutely superb once again for the winners while Tim Mavric back in the line-up made a significant difference. Aaron Pawel was also back in the ruck for the visitors, which again helped with their structures.

Darcy Warke was again available from the Stingrays and was lively forward of centre with four goals.

Chris Bryan played arguably his best game for Bonbeach with three goals, while Gary Carpenter was at his best yet again.

Langwarrin controlled its match all afternoon against Chelsea, winning comfortably 22.13 (145) to 11.12 (78).

For the second week in a row, exciting forward Kieran Albanese dominated in the front half, finishing with six goals in his best game for the club.

Former junior teammate Blake Harkness was also super impressive while Rikki Johnston was again at his absolute best.

Johnston is a short-price favorite to win the club’s best and fairest after former Dromana premiership teammate Liam Hogan took the title last season.

Jason Clark kicked four goals for the Seagulls while Brad Clark was also a strong performer through the middle of the ground.

Mt Eliza spearhead Justin Van Unen is just five goals away from kicking 100 after booting eight goals in his team’s 26.21 (177) to 6.4 (40) victory against Karingal.

The Mounties started with eight goals to zip in the opening quarter and finished in the final term with 10 goals to one.

Rohan Heasley and Ben Landry dominated through the middle of the ground for the winners.

Hadley Tomamichel and Tom Wilkinson picked-up the votes for Karingal.

Motoring The all-new Nissan NP300 Navara arrives NISSAN has built on a pickup utility heritage of reliability and innovation to deliver the all-new Nissan NP300 Navara.

Nissan has manufactured strong and dependable pickups for over 80 years, pushing the boundaries of innovation to deliver what is needed to get the job done. Testament to this, 14 million Nissan pickups have been sold across 180 different countries. That legacy powers on with the NP300 Navara – powerful made clever.

The NP300 Navara is a reliable pickup with more than 40,000 tests initiated for proven quality and 1,000,000 kilometres driven in realworld conditions, including driving in both rural and metropolitan Australia.

With its strong design, premium ride comfort and smart technology, it was able to combine the tough and smart to create a whole new innovative pickup.

NP300 Navara stands out from its competitors with best in segment diesel fuel economy, a crucial consideration for light commercial vehicle buyers, and first in segment features such as spinal support front seats and LED headlights. Cutting edge design, performance you can rely on, smart technologies and safety features all combine for a comfortable and enjoyable drive.

“The all-new Nissan NP300 Navara delivers premium comfort, innovative features and advanced technology, all while maintaining the tough, capable and reliable characteristics that utility buyers expect,” said Richard Emery, Managing Director and CEO, Nissan Motor Co. (Australia).

“It builds on more than 80 years of Nissan pickup heritage globally and decades of strength for Navara in Australia, where it has been the bestselling Nissan model in recent times.”

Test drive the new Nissan NP300 Navara at Bayside Nissan, 126 - 130 Dandenong Road West, Frankston.

Or call them on (03) 9782 2744 to make an enquiry.

All-new Mitsubishi Challenger successor makes global debut MITSUBISHI Motors’ long-awaited successor to its versatile Challenger 4x4 SUV has made its international debut at the 2015 Bangkok International Grand Motor Sale in Thailand.

Presented for the first time in production form, Mitsubishi’s thirdgeneration Challenger offers rugged luxury, sophisticated technology and genuine four-wheel drive performance.

Named Pajero Sport in markets like Thailand, the new model features Mitsubishi Motors’ new Dynamic Shield front face design concept, a further evolution of the design nurtured in successive models of the Pajero series.

The high-quality stylish design uses both sporty and dynamic elements that clearly distinguish it from other off-road SUVs. Inside, a high console proportion dashboard with dynamically styled silver-finish ornamentation and plush sculpted seats add to its luxurious feel.

Powered by a 2.4-litre MIVEC turbo diesel engine mated to a new 8-speed automatic transmission, the new SUV achieves improved environ-

mental performance while delivering great practical utility and punchy engine performance.

Handling, stability, ride and quietness have all been improved through optimisation of the suspension and improvements to the body mounts.

The use of upgraded sound insulation and a new diesel engine provide a

significant reduction in interior noise.

The 2016 Challenger introduces a range of advanced and comprehensive safety technology that will feature on a Mitsubishi model for the first time.

New active safety features include Blind Sport Warning (BSW) and Ultrasonic misacceleration Mitigation System (UMS) which, while

stationary or at speeds of up to 10 km/h, uses ultrasonic sensors to detect vehicle obstructions and regulates engine power if the drive depresses the accelerator hard by mistake.

Additional safety firsts include a Multi-around Monitor which displays a bird’s eye image of the vehicle’s perimeter and the new model gains an electronic parking brake.

Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) braking will also feature on the new Challenger, rounding out a list of advanced safety features not typically found in this class.

MMC’s own RISE impact safety body design and a total of seven SRS airbags provide occupants with outstanding passive safety.

The Challenger uses a furtherevolved version of MMC’s own Super Select II four-wheel drive system. This is complemented by the new Off-road Mode terrain selection system, a first on a Mitsubishi, which gives better all-terrain performance and stability as the road surface requires.

The addition of Hill Descent Control, another first for Mitsubishi, and greater wading depth also enhance the

Challengers off-road capabilities.

Mitsubishi Motors Australia Executive Director of Marketing Tony Principe said the new-generation Challenger demonstrates the brands renewed emphasis on style, refinement and cutting edge technology.

“Mitsubishi Motors’ Challenger successor is another example of our product direction and reflects the new appeal, design excellence, quality and refinement we are building into our vehicles.

“The 2016 Challenger represents a new-generation of SUV with luxury, high-tech safety features and superior comfort while still delivering class leading 4WD capabilities and great on-road performance.”

The new SUV will go on sale in Thailand this Spring and will be launched progressively in 90 countries across ASEAN, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Russia in the coming months.

Mitsubishi Motors Australia will announce details of the new Australian specification Challenger closer to its local launch.

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