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SUMMER GUIDE Welcome to the Mornin gton Peninsula - one of the that promise beautif few places ul spectacular sunsets sunrises and , and wonderful experiences in betwee n.
If you feel like greeting the sun as it rises lovely summer day, on a head beaches of the southern to the rugged back peninsula or stroll among the mangrove Instagram envy with s at Western Port. Create a stunning sunrise Bridgewater Bay shot at in Blairgowrie, or Dragon’s Head in Sorrento. Once you have had your fill of ocean time for a morning air, it’s coffee. Luckily for you, great coffee is served at cafés all over the Peninsula, so grab a ‘local roast’ and map out your day. One of the Peninsula is getting up close ’s truly special experiences with the local flora We recommend that and you take a walking fauna. across the cliffs, seashore trail s or wetlands. A local
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favourite is to search historic and botanic for heritage plants in gardens, or head Bush to watch kangaroo to Greens s feeding. For one of our newest Australian nature experiences jump on to French Island for the ferry from Stony Point a to immerse yourself wildlife haven. If you want further, visit a wildlife sanctuary to view some endangered species. of our country’s most For the perfect sky-high view catch the gondola up to Arthurs Seat — see across Port Phillipon a clear day you can Western Port across to Melbourne. Views of to Phillip Island are our more breathtak one of ing backdrops as you stroll around our newest sculpture park at Pt featuring pieces from around Australia Leo the world. and As the sun sits high in Follow the Wine Food the sky it’s time to refuel. Farmgate Trail to local produce and taste fresh the Whatever your fancy, latest ale, cider or wine. this trail delivers in spades.
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Mid-afternoon there are choices for everyone slip into hot springs to rejuvenate, channel ; inner golfing pro at your one of the many outstandi courses, frolic on ng the beach, or hire a kayak and enjoy the sights from choose to do as the the sea. Whatever you day closes, make time to find a spot on the bay and lose yourself in the sunset. It’s summer so we know finished! In the evening you are not quite you are spoilt restaurants, pubs, for breweries and winerieschoice; so many options. offer If you are not so lucky to live here we accommodation for you; from small have boutique and luxury hotels, eco houses or campgrou retreats and rented nds. Whichever way you choose to spend summer in the Morningt your on Peninsula, there great adventures are to be found. We have a sample of our favourites compiled for you to consider. After some more inspiration? Downloa of FOUND at visitmp.o d a copy rg/FOUND
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SUMMER guide Dinosaurs have stomped into Silvers Circus and are heading to Mornington! DINOSAURS have stomped into Silvers! Now you can see one of Australia’s finest circuses along with everyone’s favorite prehistoric creatures all in one 90 minute international show! Families’s will be able to enter through a free walk-through dinosaur exhibition on their way to the circus. Be ready for these special prehistoric creatures to also pop in to visit during the Silvers’ performance! Jurassic Unearthed by Silver’s Circus is showing at Bata Shoe Grounds, Mornington from 2 January until 3rd February, 2019. Silvers Circus is a household name in Australia and after forty years on the road has evolved into one of the Top 10 circuses of the world. Silvers maintains all the sparkle, glamour and death-defying acts expected of Australia’s premier circus, dedicated to constant innovation and modernisation with extraordinary artists
continually arriving from all parts of the world. Silvers circus presents a line up of stunning international artists, Las Vegas style illusions and captivating production techniques. The action packed show, featuring Ringmaster and Master of Illusion, Simon Tait includes: n Wheel of Steel. Two young men with nerves of Steel, Dominik Gasser and Merwyn Garcia run, jump, skip and flip through a routine of sheer physical ordacity, just as the apparatus they challenge defies description. Its wheels osolate and revolve from group level to dizzying heights. This spectacle will leave you chewing your nails and squirming in your seats! The Wheel of Steel…. (for strong constitutions only!!) n The Globe of Death. The world-famous Phoenix Riders speed around inside a 3-1/2-me-
ter diameter metal globe on motorbikes, missing each other by mere millimetres. n Hoola Hoops. Up to 80 hoola hoops at once are managed while a balancing act is taking place upon a mobile mirror ball all at the same time n Clowns. Expect the unexpected. These acts are guaranteed to tickle the funny bone n Daniel Lopes Da Silva. From Brazil, this young gentleman will have you tapping your feet as he displays his talents in real Latin style n Illusionist. Ringmaster Simon Tait has over 25 years’ experience in circus and will mesmerise the audience with his celebrated illusions and audience repour. n Juggling Monchito. Meet the comedic stylings of the juggling Monchito! Ariel Barralle is a second-generation circus performer from South America. In his years he
has performed in several disciplines including trampoline, juggling, aerial straps plus performing with his family the traditional Argentinian dance of the Gauchos. n Unicycle. Agility, speed and precision is just some of what Yonas showcases here as he manoeuvres high above on unicycle after unicycle. Wheels are this man’s thing and you will be surprised over and over again! n Foot Juggling. Silvers Circus continues to provide jaw dropping entertainment for the whole family and is guaranteed to tap into the nostalgia we all hold for a unique circus experience. So Welcome to our world of spectacular family entertainment. There is no other circus like Silvers Circus. For all show details visit – www.silverscircus. com.au
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Torello Farm: Peninsula grown, grazed and gathered IF you have driven up White Hill Road on the way to Red Hill over the past year, you will have noticed Torello Farm. It is an old market garden, just off Moats Corner roundabout, that has been given a new life thanks to its new owners. Torello Farm is a family business, run by three brothers and their partners, and together with a wonderful crew of staff, they grow a diverse range of produce including specialty potatoes, heirloom vegetables and tree ripened fruit. All the fruit and vegetables grown on the farm are available in Torello’s farm gate shop, along with produce sourced from nearby farms including Balnarring raspberries, Boneo potatoes and carrots and Red Hill avocados. In the shop, they also sell magnificent Belted Galloway beef and Dorset Down lamb, which are 100% grass fed on the family’s other property just up the road in Tuerong. Torello Farm firmly believes in nose to tail eating and encourages their customers to try different cuts of meat. Whilst they do sell prime steaks like eye fillet, their secondary cuts such as banjo and flat iron steaks, brisket and intercostals are less expensive and, when cooked properly, have loads flavour! For your straightforward barbecue needs they also have delicious gluten free burgers and preservative free sausages. In the Torello farm gate shop you’ll also find a selection of pickles and preserves and take home meals that are homemade each week using seasonal produce. These include beetroot relish, pickled onions as well as lasagnes and Thai curries made with their grass-fed beef. For the non-meat eaters, they even have vegan sausage rolls, vegetable curries and vegan sui mai dumplings! Torello Farm is proudly plastic bag free. Produce like strawberries and blueberries are sold in compostable punnets and nothing is plastic wrapped. Customers are encouraged to BYO bag, but alternatively Boomerang Bags and cardboard boxes are available for you to take your produce home. Torello’s farm gate is open 7 days a week, 8am – 6pm. To find out more about the farm and its produce, including their delicious weekly seasonal recipes, visit their website www.torellofarm.com.au or check them out on Instagram or Facebook. Torello Farm. 410 White Hill Road, Dromana. Phone: 03 5981 0335
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DEBBIE Mackenzie’s large paintings allow the viewer to identify with her distinct depictions of the peaceful rolling fields of the Mornington Peninsula. She paints these verdant hills as they nestle beneath wondrous cloud-scapes which always feature as major influences in her paintings. Debbie’s creations also reflect the inner calm she feels as she paints and the scenes are easy to relate to on travelling the back lanes viewing vineyards, pines and the distant hills that the lower Peninsula is well known for. An exhibition titled ‘Gentle on my mind’, of Debbie Mackenzie’s new works will be on show at Manyung Gallery Flinders from Saturday 5th January.
Many homes on the Mornington Peninsula lack an inner soul THEY are crying out for art! As a local permanent or holiday house owner your home may have the latest big screen TV’s, perhaps a great view, bedrooms for visiting family and plenty of space for entertaining. But as you wander the hallways something seems to be missing. It dawns on you that your home needs a few well selected and installed paintings and sculptures. Over the years you may have found that challenge a bit daunting and procrastinated addressing it? Livening up your living spaces with some well selected artworks will deliver great pleasure and visual impact at the same time. Perfectly sized and hung artworks in your family areas and bedrooms, together with feel-good family portraits and perhaps reframing and updating some of those long-loved paintings you bought years ago, will deliver the outcomes you may have been seeking. Many homes seem to have a progression of large TV’s as their wall fillers and very little art, but if these TV’s are not turned on, what your visitors see are lifeless black panels sitting in the middle of long feature walls. Can be a bit sterile can’t it?
On the Mornington Peninsula in Sorrento, Flinders and Mornington are art galleries that can quietly and almost effortlessly, work with you to transform your empty walls. With over 50 years providing art services the Manyung Gallery Group can help you with some painting and sculpture ideas to suit your spaces, timing needs and of course, your budget. All clients receive great recommendations from easy-to-relate-to and down to earth Manyung Gallery staff in a no fuss way. On a totally free and no-obligation basis you will get to see and assess some great paintings and sculpture that Manyung’s mobile service will deliver to your home. They can even superimpose images onto your walls, so you can see the impact they might make in your personal spaces. Great artwork improves the sale price of homes at the time you decide to sell. At other times it will provide ongoing enjoyment while at the same time enhancing your whole home and living experience. Call Sharyn, Belinda or Kim at Manyung on 9787 2953 sharyn@manyunggallery.com.au; belinda@manyunggallery.com.au or Kim@ manyunggallery.com.au
Gentle on my mind Opening Saturday 5th January, 12 - 4pm “Debbie Mackenzie takes solace in landscapes: they rekindle a childlike wonder and eoke emotions that are palpable in her works. She fills the canvas with intensity and a deep affection for nature - whether it be a serene landscape or a wild, raging sea.” Sally O’Neill for Coast Magazine Exhibition runs to 16th January 2018
Greg Mallyon
Topographical: Aerial landscapes of Australia Opening Saturday 19th January, 12 - 4pm A renowned Australian artist, Greg Mallyon is best known for his topographical landscapes where he uses natural ochres and pigments to create richly textured paintings which not only chart and map terrain, but also tap into the essence of the land and highlight its hidden powers. Exhibition runs to 31st January 2018 To RSVP or register for preview catalogues for both artists email kim@manyunggallery.com.au
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Summer on French Island with Western Port Ferries and Naturaliste Tours THINKING about a day trip? Why not island hop from the Mornington Peninsula to Phillip Island, or spend a day touring French Island with Naturaliste Tours aboard the fast catamaran, the MV Naturaliste. In just 30 minutes, you can sail from Stony Point to Cowes, where you can stay for lunch, visit the brewery, wander the main street or enjoy the picturesque beach, all is a short stroll from Cowes Jetty. If you’d like to explore further afield, why not visit the unique and interesting French Island where you can join a new wildlife
and history tour with a local guide on Naturaliste Tours. French Island is a unique destination and perfect for a day trip from Stony Point. A short hop across the bay, the island is popular with walkers, cyclists and of course Naturaliste Tours can take visitors to explore the further reaches of the island. Western Port Ferries easily connects Stony Point with Cowes and French Island. It is only a short walk for visitors travelling to and from Stony Point Train Station.
French Island itself is a unique destination with the island operating completely off the grid, there is no mains water or electricity, virtually no traffic, and the 170-square kilometre island is two-thirds national park. Visitors looking for a nature-based experience can travel around this rugged, unspoilt island with Naturaliste Tours – all just a stone’s throw from Stony Point in the heart of Westernport Bay. The small group experience is in its second season and offers fully guided land-based tours.
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Make your peninsula summer complete with an experience from Mornington Boat Hire MORNINGTON Boat Hire is an iconic Mornington business and experience with its roots, at the birth of the bustling township. Starting life as Irvine’s Royal Public Baths constructed in the late nineteenth century and advertised as early as as 1879 the Mornington sea baths evolved to became a kiosk and boat hire venue. In 1918 Sam Garlick built a boatshed to operate Schnapper Point Boat Hire separating the hire boats from the sea baths. Born in Schnapper Point (Mornington) in 1892, Sam was 23 years old when he enlisted in the First World War on the 2nd of August 1915. Sam embarked on board HMAT Ulysses in October 1915. Suffering severe gunshot wounds to both legs and abdomen he was
returned to Australia and discharged in August 1918. On discharge Sam went on to run the boat hire business at Schnapper Point, taking advantage of the thousands of day trippers arriving by ferry at Mornington every day. For over one hundred years, the business survived the depression, storms, fire and flood. Through all adversity the beautiful natural harbour, abundance of marine life, clean sands and clear waters continue to attract boating, outdoor enthusiasts and tourists alike. Mornington Boat Hire (MBH) is the place for those looking at turning a day on the beach into an adventure. The legacy of ANZAC hero Sam Garlick lives on and Schnapper Point Boat Hire is locally owned and operated under the name
Mornington Boat Hire since November 2007. Mornington Boat Hire was set up by Paul Pingiaro on the back of a 10 year aviation adventure career. Looking for a sea change and to return to his hometown of Mornington the decision to go from aeronautical to nautical was made. Located an easy hour’s drive from Melbourne on Mornington’s iconic “Mothers Beach” we offer a cultural tourism experience that involves physical activity, a cultural exchange and varying levels of personal challenges all in a beautiful natural harbour. Trading out of an iconic beach house with boats, kayaks, stand up paddle boards (SUPs) and reefboards all for hire off the beach Mornington Boat Hire provide the tools for an iconic
Mornington experience. No boat licence is required for boat hire, so it is perfect for taking the kids out for a fishing trip over the summer holidays. Mornington Boat Hire can provide fishing rod hire and also sell all the bait and tackle you require for a big haul. And if you’d just like to add an experience or explore the beautiful coastline, why not hire a stand up paddleboard or kayak? So make sure this summer does not pass you buying without checking this iconic experience off your “to-do list”. Visit www.morningtonboathire.com.au for more information or to make a booking.
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All the fun of the fair coming to Mordialloc this festive season THE Mordialloc foreshore will come alive again over the Christmas period with the Mordialloc Christmas Summer Carnival on once again. This year, the carnival will open on Boxing Day and run through to 13 January 2019. The carnival has become a much-loved family event, with some families returning two to three times over the Christmas period. This year’s carnival will feature a brand new thrill ride – Extreme Thriller, which will be great for those teenagers looking for fun! Smart Amusements owner Jay Jones says we try and change on or two rides each year just to freshen things up, as we know many families come along to enjoy the
carnival year after year. Also new this year is a beautiful little Kiddie Carousel. Perfect for children to ride and also adults can enjoy the ride with their little ones. There is a range of carriages for boys and girl from trucks and cars to bunny rabbits and horses. And of course all the favourites will be there such as the Ferris Wheel, Sizzler, Tea Cups, Water Balls, Dragon Coaster and Fun Slide. One again the carnival will be running a family friendly fireworks show at 9.30pm New Years Eve. For more information on the Mordialloc Christmas Summer Carnival, visit www. smartamusements.com.au
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Sunday Sessions at the Briars set to sizzle SUNDAY Sessions at the Briars is back again and stronger than ever. With even more amazing local talent, kids activities, sporting activities and craft areas, this event is fast becoming one of the best family events on the summer calendar and best of all, it is in our backyard and free to attend. The Sunday Sessions at the Briars is the brainchild of Stewart Morgan from Bay Events who wanted to create an event series for the community that showcases some of the best local talent living in and around the Mornington Peninsula. He also wanted to give local organisations and sporting clubs an opportunity to engage with the kids and their parents and show them what
is happening in and around their community, clubs they could join and activities that they could take part in. The event takes place on the first Sunday of each month throughout Summer. Each month will feature different performers, different sporting clubs and different activities. Not sure if you have heard about the kid’s disco that always takes place in the middle of the day, but this is fast becoming a standout show. DJ Smally Biggz and DJ 3Pac entertain a crowd of around 300 kids each month, handing out trophies for best dance moves and best-dressed kids. If you have not seen it we suggest you bring the kids just for this alone. “It has always been my focus to build a great
family event that showcases the best local talent and organisations within our community,” said Stewart. “It is so good for the health and wellbeing of our kids to get them outdoors and active, experiencing new things and exposing them to amazing music and fun. “It has been a lot of hard work to get this project off the ground but it gives me so much joy to hear what people have to say about our event and our series. “My hope is to also entice local health organisations to get involved in our series offering free skin checks, health checks and anything else that can make our community a better place to live.
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A brewery on the hop IT’S been one year since St Andrews Beach Brewery opened their doors and the response has been overwhelming. Tim Purchase from the St Andrews Beach Brewery says they are thrilled with the way the brewery has been received by the locals and tourists. “It has been huge actually. You can do all the planning in the world but until you open you don’t know how it’s going to go,” said Tim. “We have well exceeded expectations this year by the sheer amount of people who have visited and the reaction we have had.” St Andrews Beach Brewery has seen 200,000 people come through its doors since its opening on December 20 last year, double the amount forecast. “A lot of it has happened organically. For instance, we started with four beers and we then added the fifth which is a mid-strength offering. Throughout the year we have released a number of speciality beers and are about to release our fifth which means we have released ten throughout the year. That wasn’t originally in the plan, but we had so many people coming through the door we had to add more taps,” said Tim. “The venue is unique with such a great history that a lot of people are intrigued and want to see what it’s all about. In fact, we have had lots of racing fanatics come down to see what we are doing.” The St Andrews Beach Brewery is in the iconic horseracing facility
where Lee Freedman and his three brothers trained some of the greatest horses in Australian history. Now there are hops, vegetables and farm animals instead of horses. A 38 hectare property that was once home to one of Australia’s premier horse training facilities, it proudly boasts a 1,200m grassed race track which is now an exceptionally large fruit and vegetable patch. It has hectares of hops, fruit trees, farm animals and bee hives, all of which come together to create the perfect menu to go with the craft beers and peninsula wines. Using the finest aroma hops and heirloom variety malt to ensure each beer is full of flavour and character, the core beers include US pale Ale, Australian Lager, Golden Ale and Pilsner. Visitors can enjoy something to eat from the delicious snack menu with a variety of shared plates, salads, pizzas and burgers. “In the next twelve months, we also expect to do further work on the newly opened back bar area so we can do functions there. We are hoping to expand the brew house itself to increase our capacity and in terms of beer sales our aim is to have a big crack at Melbourne in terms of events and expanding our distribution,” said Tim. St Andrews Beach Brewery is at 160 Sandy Road, Fingal. Phone 5988 6854. www.standrewsbeachbrewery.com. au
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Exciting changes have arrived at Tyabb Packing House THERE is nothing better than summer on the Mornington Peninsula. Beautiful beaches, wonderful vineyards and the Tyabb Antiques and Collectables Centre. Filled with a rich selection of antique furniture, jewellery, books, linen, lace, artwork, glass and ceramics, it is the favourite destination of collectors and holiday makers. With all this on offer, there is now a new attraction at the Tyabb Packing House with the opening of The Tyabb Packing House Café. Govinda and Michael, the two enterprising young men who are the driving force behind
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Blank space: A planning permit has expired for a vacant lot on 6 Davey Street, Frankston. Picture: Google
Davey Street development doomed Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au FRANKSTON Councillors voted unanimously on 10 December to turn down an extension for a planning permit on 6 Davey Street. On 10 November 2014, councillors voted to approve the construction of a seventeen storey dwelling for “accommodation and office use” on Davey Street. The initial condition of the permit was that construction must have begun within two years. After the
passing of that initial two years, the developer Steller were granted an extension until late 2018 to get started. The permit expired on 17 November 2018, with construction having not begun on the project. A request was made to council to extend the permit’s deadline to November 2020, but councillors had lost their patience. The extension was flatly refused. Cr Sandra Mayer criticised the developers for “land banking”. “This is the second extension they’re requesting, and it’s unlikely a new permit would have been granted for this development of this scale
when assessed against our current planning policy,” she said. “They have no intention of building the development. “I worry about things like this, these people just aren’t invested in Frankston.” Cr Toms said “pre development conditions have not been met in regards to the planning application.” “We’ve seen that a litany of things haven’t happened with this development,” he said. Councillors voted unanimously to refuse the extension.
Nurse celebrates 45 years of service with Peninsula Health Final whistle blows on Team 11 ALTHOUGH coronary care nurse Aida Singer turns 75 in January, she has no plans to retire. Ms Singer has just clocked up 45 years’ service with Peninsula Health and last week received a Service Milestone Award. “I love nursing and I love all the people,” says Ms Singer, an associate nurse unit manager at Frankston Hospital. Ms Singer moved to Australia from the Philippines in the 1960s after studying her Bachelor of Nursing and Science. “My father was a doctor and my sister, cousin and brother all work in health,” she said. “I was exposed to nursing growing up as my father was a practitioner at home in the country side and people would come in with blood wounds. I wasn’t frightened of blood – we used to see a lot of it during emergencies.” After working at The Alfred Hospital and having two children, Ms Singer started working for Peninsula Health at The Mt Eliza Centre, caring for geriatric patients. “During that time you could take the patients out for a drive with you on the weekend,” she said. Deciding it was time for a change, Ms Singer moved to Frankston Hospital and began her career in cardiac nursing. She studied midwifery in 1982 and worked briefly in that area before returning to her true passion and where she has spent the rest of her career: cardiology nursing. “It was a coronary care unit, but it was on the balcony and had only two beds. I have seen a lot of changes since then.” The cardiology ward now has 24 beds and an eight bed rapid assessment cardiac unit. Ms Singer is also known around Peninsula Health for her colourful Christmas decorations. “Over all these years I have loved decorating and I always decorate the hospital,” she said. Ms Singer wants to eventually retire to Tasmania with her husband but, in the meantime, she plans to continue caring for patients and teaching the next generation of cardiology nurses at Frankston Hospital.
Thanked for her service: Frankston Hospital nurse Aida Singer has surpassed 45 years in the job. Picture: Supplied
THE bid for an A-League football team based in south-east Victoria has been turned down by Football Federation Australia. The Team 11 bid was aiming to gain admission into the A-League for the 2019/2020 season, and was widely considered to be a frontrunner before the FFA announcement on 13 December. The proposal for the side centred around the construction of a rectangular stadium in Dandenong, which would have required over $100 million in government funding to be completed. Ultimately, the state government did not make a public commitment to building the venue. The bid was backed by Frankston Council and a spate of local teams, including the Mt Eliza, Mornington, Mount Martha, Western Port, Langwarrin, Seaford, Skye, Aspendale, and Chelsea soccer clubs. The FFA announced on Thursday that a bid based out of Western Melbourne, set to play games in Tarneit, would enter the league next season. They would be followed by a side from the south-west of Sydney the season after. Team 11 interim chairman Ghadir Razuki signalled that another attempt to fight for an A-League side in the region would be made in the near future. “This bid is about football and is about community. [The] outcome, while disappointing, does not shake our belief that a football team in the south-east of Victoria will be an immense success. We live it every day, we breathe it, we see it, we know it,” he said. Team 11 was one of nearly 20 bids entered into the A-League expansion process. Another bid titled “Belgravia Leisure” led by Geoff Lord was entered, but was eliminated in the very early stages. Brodie Cowburn
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Canvas for climate concerned kids Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au STUDENTS have put their minds and hands together to create an artwork to shine a spotlight on the effects of climate change. Frankston High School teacher Emily Vogt said her students were driven to make the piece after hearing about environmental damage. “As one of the focuses for their middle school elective, students are inspired to make art about issues that concern them. Recently we had environment assemblies that touched students, so we thought about how we could use that to communicate our concerns about global warming,” Ms Vogt said. Year 9 and 10 students at the school worked together over a long period of time to create two pieces that showcased their concerns. Ms Vogt said a lot of hard work had gone in from the students. “Both pieces are constructed with various types of paper, the students prototyped paper as a construction tool and the techniques they would us. We used paper of different thicknesses, tissue paper, and some wire,” she said. “Over 40 students were involved. For each class it took about a month after research and prototyping. “We had such a good reception to it as well from people at the arts show, I think it’s something that really touches the public and concerns them. On the peninsula we are lucky to have the beaches we have, and we should protect them.” Telling signs: Student artworks at Frankston High School were designed to send a message about looking after the environment. Pictures: Supplied
Therapy robots to help those living through family violence Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au KINGSTON Council have approved a $182,000 grant for a project that would see young children who have lived through family violence work with robots during therapy sessions. The “Little Sparks to Bright Minds” therapy program aims to help kindergarten and early primary aged children through the recovery process after family violence experiences. The program, supported by the Emerge
Women and Children’s Support Network, will see robots called “Matilda” working with therapists and teachers to keep children engaged during one on one therapy sessions. The robots were developed by Professor Rhavij Khosla from La Trobe University. Emerge executive officer Paula Westhead said “a successful pilot project has been run with toddlers and would now be expanded to meet the needs of children.” “The program will be facilitated by therapists and child case workers who are experienced in addressing psychological problems that many traumatised children face. For instance, some children may speak slowly
or not all, while some cannot comprehend what is being said, read or conveyed. These children are often in need of extra support and may lack initiative and confidence,” she said. Kingston mayor Cr Georgina Oxley said “this new partnership between Emerge and Kingston Council has the potential to break new ground in Victoria, supporting children to recover from the trauma experienced due to family violence.” “It links with Kingston’s family violence strategy, will make a positive difference in our community, and we hope to see the pilot program rolled out to other areas across Melbourne,” she said.
Theatre visits capped Continued Page 1 Mayor Cr Michael O’Reilly told The Times “as part of the hiring contract, the Frankston Arts Centre has access to 20 house seats per theatre performance. The intent for the usage/allocation of the house seats is for audience and business development initiatives both for Council and the person hiring the theatre.” “While under no obligation to report on the use of house seats, in its continued effort to improve transparency, at the council meeting on Monday 22 October [we] resolved to cap the number of events a councillor can attend each year and include the cost of these tickets if sold, along with the frequency of councillor use, in its councillor expense reports.” While there was no breach of the rules at the time, council agreed almost unanimously to amend the guidelines so as to limit attendances going forward. Cr Kris Bolam said at the 22 October meeting that “no mass misuse” of ratepayer’s money had occurred, but a cap should be implemented. “Having access to house seats is not a good use of ratepayer’s money, and I believe having a cap is appropriate,” he said Cr Sandra Mayer said “we did have a lot of debate about what was reasonable in terms of house seats go.” “I’ve served on the board on many years and yes, I’ve had a good run with tickets, and I am going to kerb how many shows I go to,” she said. Cr Quinn McCormack, who was one of just three councillors alongside Crs Glenn Aitken and Lillian O’Connor to take up less than $100 worth of free tickets in the period between November 2016 and June 2018, said the cap should be reduced to zero. “I don’t think councillors should be accessing free complimentary tickets to the Arts Centre. I don’t believe the executive management should be accessing free tickets to the Arts Centre. If you want to attend a performance at the Arts Centre you should pay your way as any other member of the community would,” she said. The motion was coupled with changes to council’s policy on claiming cab charge expenses. All councillors voted in favour of making the changes except for Cr Glenn Aitken, who opposed. Council corporate development director Tim Frederico confirmed the new caps would also apply to council officers. Ticket cap: Cr Steve Toms had made most use of free Arts Centre tickets. Picture: Supplied
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School apology for course ‘error’ Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au A SYLLABUS mix-up at Peninsula Grammar School, Mt Eliza had the community buzzing on Friday. Principal Stuart Johnston said he “unreservedly apologised to students and their families” over the error, uncovered in October, in which material taught in two units of a VCE subject was not part of the official course. In a statement, Mr Johnston said the school had “identified differences in cross-marked grades awarded to students of the visual communications design course offered by the school”. “These errors were due to both teacher error, and failures in our oversight processes in the faculty,” Mr Johnston stated. “We deeply regret the circumstances which have led to this issue, and their unintended impacts on the 27 students involved. “A thorough review of our school-wide policies and procedures has begun to ensure this does not happen again at any year level.” Mr Johnston said the school had immediately notified the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority which conducted an independent and objective assessment of each student. “From the moment we became aware of this error, the best interests and welfare of our students have been paramount in every action we have taken,” he said. “On 7 December, VCAA advised the school that they had undertaken a thorough analysis of all student results. On 12 December, VCAA
further advised … that they had taken steps to ensure no student [was] disadvantaged, and all students [had] received a fair outcome. “Each student has been awarded a VCD study score accordingly. These outcomes have been incorporated in the VCE results released today, Friday 14 December 2018.” An action plan “tailored to each of these students” earmarks a range of future interventions and assistance, including advocacy by Mr Johnston at universities and TAFEs; additional written references for each affected student and sent on their behalf in advance of university offers; careers counsellor support on call, in person or by telephone, and individual one-on-one support from the principal … for all students and families through to the start of next year. Speaking on Radio 3AW Mr Johnston said the students’ final results were not affected. “Things go wrong in schools,” he said. “When they do, there’s a provision within the handbook that you contact VCAA when this happens, and you’re honest about the problem. “They do the best they can to support the students so they’re not disadvantaged. “It’s devastating. We’re incredibly upset, very remorseful and very sorry.” Mr Johnston said both the teacher of the subject and the school’s oversight processes were at fault. “There will be consequences for those involved,” he said.
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A SEARCH warrant has allowed Frankston police to recovery the majority of items allegedly taken from a home on Settlers Way, Frankston. Police said the home was robbed on the weekend from 29 November to 2 December. The owner was away and returned to find their place had been “cleaned out”. Police said among the stolen items were most valuable from inside the house, and 15 cactuses from the front yard. The neighbors took down the registration of the vehicle allegedly used in the robbery, which police said was vital in the investigation. A search warrant was executed for a house on Warrain Street Frankston, where items were recovered. A 51-year-old Frankston female has been charged with burglary, theft, and possessing proceeds of crime. She was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates Court on 26 April 2019. Police would like to remind residents to remain vigilant and take note of suspicious activity happening around neighbouring homes. If residents spot suspicious unknown vehicles parked nearby, or if they see items being taken too and from vehicles by unknown people, police ask that they note they registration, colour, and make of the car.
FOUR motorists were fined for speeding outside Mt Erin High School, Robinsons Road, Frankston South, and two for speeding past Mornington Primary School, Tanti Avenue, last week. The drivers travelling 10-24kph over the limit were each fined $322 and lost three demerit points. Somerville Highway Patrol warns motorists that its members and council officers are keeping an eye on school zones in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula areas after receiving complaints about a range of incidents – mainly speeding. “Most people do the right thing, however some drivers are committing offences with little regard to the safety of children, parents and other road users,” Leading Senior Constable Greg Wolfe said. Applicable fines include: Exceeding the speed limit by less than 10kph, $201 fine and one demerit point; exceeding the speed limit by 10-24kph, $322 and three points; exceeding the speed limit by 25-29kph, $443 and three months licence suspension.
Near fatal incident A MAN has come close to death after a stabbing on Nepean Highway, Frankston, Tuesday, 11 December. A man was stabbed in the neck and hand at around 9.20pm. He ran from a McDonalds on Nepean Highway to Frankston Police Station. He said that he had been in an altercation with a man known to him and a nearby vacant premises. The man was transported to the Alfred Hospital with initially life threatening injuries.They were later downgraded to not life threatening Frankston CIU are appealing for witnesses around the Nepean Highway McDonalds or the CBD.
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THREE men have been charged after a series of alleged bike thefts in the Carrum area. Kingston Crime Investigation Unit charged the men after incidents on 11 October and 19 November. Three men were arrested. A 19-year-old of no fixed place of address was charged with burglary, theft of motor vehicle, handle stolen goods, obtain property by deception and multiple counts of theft. A 39-year-old, also of no fixed place of address, was charged with theft-related offences. A 43-year-old Carrum man was charged with handle stolen goods and possess a drug of dependence. The Carrum man was bailed to appear before Frankston Magistrates Court on 30 November. The other two were remanded to appear at court at a later date. Police are also appealing for the owner of a red Polygon men’s mountain bike found in Carrum to come forward. Anyone with information regarding the bike is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Charged of alleged sexual assault A 35-YEAR-old Mordialloc man has been charged with a number of serious crimes after an alleged sexual assault of a woman in her seventies. The alleged incident occurred at a Mordialloc property at 3am, 2 November. The man has been charged with aggravated burglary, false imprisonment, two counts of attempted rape, four counts of stalking, assault with a weapon, two counts of threats to inflict serious injury and unlawful assault. The man appeared at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.
Wrong-way driver POLICE are searching for the driver of a red Holden utility that was driven erratically on the wrong side of Dunns Road and MorningtonTyabb Road, Mornington. They said the ute could have collided with oncoming vehicles. The VY or VZ model sped off along the wrong side of the road and onto MorningtonTyabb Road towards Moorooduc Highway, 8.50pm, Friday 30 November. Police are calling on drivers travelling along Dunns Road or Mornington-Tyabb road who have dash cam images of the ute to contact Leading Senior Constable Ron Trainer, at Mornington police, on 5970 4900.
High alcohol level A MORNINGTON man allegedly caught drink-driving with a blood alcohol reading of 0.203 per cent will face Frankston Magistrates’ Court in April. Acting Sergeant Hugo Baard, of Mornington police, said the 27-year-old was picked up in Waterloo Place, 1.20am, Sunday 18 November. He was seen driving erratically and charged with exceeding 0.05 per cent. His licence was immediately suspended and his car was impounded with a $950 release fee.
Carpet theft THIEVES stole a trailer containing 10 rolls of green bowling carpet (pictured) from Bittern, over the weekend Friday 23 November- Monday 26 November. The blue tri-axle trailer has Bioscapes Group cut into the jerry can holders on the sides. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report to crimestoppersvic.com.au
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A $3 million dollar refurbishment of the function rooms at the ground also did not get a mention, although that project had begun before 2016. It has been clarified that these were not mentioned because they were funds put into the “faciltities” and not the “club”. Full details of council funding put into club “facilities” were not made available to The Times by publication deadline. Mr Hovenden had previously served on the board, but has now stepped down. The Dolphins had their license to play in the VFL revoked in late 2016 after a long period of financial difficulty. After spending season 2017 on the sideline, they returned to the field for the 2018 VFL season.
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FRANKSTON Council have publicly revealed how much of ratepayer’s money has been used to prop up the Frankston Dolphins in the wake of their near-death in 2016. In response to a question put to the CEO at November’s meeting by Cr Kris Bolam, CEO Dennis Hovenden outlined the support given to the club. Mr Hovenden said “council recognised the important role an elite level plays in the frankston community and resolved to support the club through this period.” Mr Hovenden said that council paid $78,853
to a “finance company to secure ownership of kitchen equipment in the pavilion”. He also said that council had “supported the club through venue hire and catering at a total cost of $49,168” since 1 December 2016. “Facility maintenance costs of $20,159, capital costs of $149,000” and a rental waiver to the value of $50,800 were also acknowledged by the CEO. Council is currently negotiating with the football club for them to begin paying rent again. The answer did not mention the $850,000 contributed by council towards funding new lights at the Dolphins’ home ground. (“Lights, camera, action for Dolphins”, The Times, 3/9/18)
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Seasoned campaigner heads biosphere group LONG time environmental campaigner Greg Hunt has been appointed executive officer of the Western Port Biosphere Reserve Foundation. When announcing Mr Hunt’s appointment at the foundation’s annual general meeting, foundation chair Duncan Malcolm, that the new executive officer was “not the Flinders MP”. “It’s not Greg Hunt whose job as federal minister for health means he’s a bit busy for this job, but rather the Greg Hunt who many in the region will know as the previous executive officer of the South East Councils Climate Change Alliance,” Mr Malcolm said. “Greg brings deep knowledge of the area, broad networks and a great love for Western Port. “With his background in education, positions in state and local government and in environmental organisations, his experience will be very helpful as the biosphere builds upon the body of work delivered over the last 16 years.” Mr Hunt, who lists his work experience before joining the climate change alliance as having being a science and environmental studies teacher, a bureaucrat writing education policy, principal of the Zoo School, education manager at Melbourne Museum and National Manager of Waterkeepers Australia. He has been a board member of Chisholm TAFE, on the Southern Melbourne Committee of Regional Development Australia and on the Central Coastal Board. Mr Hunt is a keen birdwatcher
and spends much of his leisure time walking the tracks and trails of Australia with binoculars around his neck. “I’m very pleased to be back in the region of Western Port, working in the context of conservation and development,” he said. “If we can show models for how these very big challenges for human society can be approached, we will have been very useful indeed. Where else would we find a place of such environmental significance, natural wonder and community challenge? And it is here on our doorstep. “We all have to live somewhere, we consume goods and services and yet we want the best environment possible. That trying to optimise these legs of the trifecta is very, very hard doesn’t mean we don’t try. “We do try, but we try very thoughtfully, very carefully and with the support of the Western Port community.” He replaces the outgoing executive officer, Cecelia Witton. The Hastings based non-profit biosphere foundation has since 2003, been working to “create a sustainable future for Western Port - environmentally, socially and economically”. It is financially supported by the municipalities of Mornington Peninsula, Frankston, Casey, Bass Coast and Cardinia, state and federal governments, Melbourne Water, Parks Victoria and Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority and philanthropists.
Keeping watch: Long time campaigner for the environment Greg Hunt, above, is the new exective officer of the Western Port Biosphere Reserve Foundation. Picture: Supplied
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Best business crowned at awards Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au RECYCLING Company Replas has been recognised with a business of the year award at the Melbourne Business Awards Gala in Mordialloc. Kelvin Agg territory manager accepted the award on behalf of the company. “Replas has been around for 28 years. We manufacture recycled plastic products. We work with Red Cycle, which is a program that collects all the soft plastics through Woolworths and Coles’ collection bins. We use that soft plastic that would be destined for landfill or the ocean, we use it as a percentage of our cake mix for the products that we make,” Mr Agg said. “We have over 200 products made from recycled plastics, extremely environmental. We often provide sustainable solutions for councils, who make up about 80 per cent of our audience. We take in, process, and dispatch from Victoria. “I presented earlier at the year at a breakfast session, then we got shortlisted to be one of six finalists. At the breakfast awards we took out the 2018 trophy.” Mr Agg said receiving this award was a big deal for the company. “We were approached by Aspire CSIRO telling us we should be recognised, and I followed it from start to finish. This is huge for us,” he said. The award was received by the Carrum Downs based company at a breakfast on Friday, 30 November. The Melbourne Business Awards is organised by Kingston Council. Winner winner: A Carrum Downs based recycling company was crowned the best business in Kingston. Picture: Supplied
Peninsula vote a focus for MPs Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au The coming year is likely to see the state and federal governments pay more attention to the Mornington Peninsula. The Labor state government has won one of the peninsula’s “safe” Liberal seats and the shire’s new mayor, Cr David Gill, wants to make sure there is no weakening of land use regulations, especially in the green wedge zone. A federal election is due by May, and while the Liberals will want to win back support, Labor will want to build on the sentiments that saw Chris Brayne take Nepean. Ironically, Cr Gill and shire CEO John Baker were last Friday meeting with the failed Liberal candidate Russell Joseph, who had been aligned with the shire on several issues. “The ALP guy [Chris Brayne] should have been in touch with us by now,” Cr Gill told The News last Thursday. The shire is continuing its against the imposition by the state of the same planning regulations as apply to Melbourne suburbs and a new business-backed advocacy group will be launched early next year. The group will work in a similar
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way to that of the high profile Committee for Greater Frankston. Former Liberal MP for Dunkley, Bruce Billson, said a “foundation group” meeting at the Woodman Estate conference centre, Moorooduc, two weeks ago had seen “a positive sentiment to explore what can be done” through an advocacy group. The list of issues to be tackled by a Committee for the Mornington Peninsula included economic sustainability, transport and “local livelihoods”, or the provision of jobs on the peninsula. “It will be similar to the Frankston committee and those running in Greater Dandenong and Geelong,” Mr Billson said. He said the peninsula committee had already received offers of “seed money” to cover establishment costs. While the shire campaigns against planning regulations it has also attracted the attention of state government departments by erecting a “temporary” safety fence around The Pillars at Mt Martha, something the government had previously ignored. “As the local council, we are determined to protect our townships from inappropriate development that is inconsistent with the low-scale development character of our shire,” Cr Gill said. But also brewing on the sidelines, or at least the shire’s northern bound-
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ary, is neighbouring Frankston Council’s push for the electrification of the railway to Baxter. This proposal was advocated throughout the state election campaign by the Committee for Greater Frankston and the council. Cr Gill, before he was mayor, wasted no time in demanding that the shire be included in any discussions of planning as Baxter, the notional end of the line, was part of the shire. He says the infrastructure required around an end-of-the-line station at Baxter “will take up all the green wedge between Baxter and Somerville”. “There’s no room at Frankston, so that’s why they want to push [the electrified line] out.” Cr Gill was also scathing in regard to Frankston appropriating the peninsula’s name, especially for its Peninsula Aquatic and Recreation Centre, or PARC. Late last week Frankston issued a news release looking for volunteers with “a passion for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula” to work at its tourism information centre. Cr Gill’s response: “I will arrange the annexation of the Frankston Ward of the Mornington Peninsula Shire”.
Frankston residents in the spirit with a giving mood RESIDENTS in Frankston have been showing off their Christmas spirit, with the area ranking in the top ten for gift giving to the Berry Street Christmas Gift Appeal. Donations in Frankston helped make up a total of 7,566 donated gifts to the service last year, valued at almost $250,000. Those gifts went to Berry Street foster and kinship carers to give to children in their care. So far in the lead up to Christmas this year, gift donations through Berry Street have been up 10 per cent. Their online gifting catalogue offers a selection of 16 presents which donors can purchase for children in need. Their most popular gift last year “Something from Santa”, a personalised present made specifically for individual children. Berry Street, a charity established in 1877, provides residential, foster, and kinship care across Victoria. Their Christmas Gift Appeal catalogue can be viewed at gifts.berrystreet.org.au
Sharks take bite of funding PENINSULA Sharks Gridiron Club in Carrum Downs has received a $2,991 grant as part of the VicHealths Active Club Grants initiative. The grant will be used to introduce modified activities for junior boys and girls aged under 15 and to fund new injury prevention equipment. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said “with these Active Club Grants, local sports clubs will be able to more opportunities for everyone to get active no matter their age, gender or ability. I welcome this new funding to support our hardworking grassroots sporting clubs that are making it easier for people to be active.”
Call for tourism volunteers COUNCIL is appealing for volunteers to join the tourism service in Frankston. Frankston mayor Cr Michael O’Reilly said “volunteers play a vital role in the region’s tourism services by helping to highlight all there is to taste, see, do and experience in our regions” “Each year the Frankston Visitor Information Centre welcomes more than 50,000 visitors, all looking for something different,” he said. “Our volunteers play a vital role in ensuring each and every visitor has a fantastic experience when they come to Frankston City and the Mornington Peninsula. Volunteering is a rewarding opportunity to build your local knowledge, create new friendships and develop new skills, whilst helping visitors and local residents make the most of their
time in our city.” are supported by a team of More than 30 volunteers currently donate their time to be “ambassadors” for Frankston City’s Visitor Information Centre and Visitor Services. Volunteers are required to “respond to enquiries, promote the area’s tourism products and experiences and help collect and record visitor statistics.” They also give tours of the area. New volunteers are always welcome to join the enthusiastic, fun and friendly team. Frankston Council is looking for people to apply for unpaid positions despite reporting a surplus of $30.727 million in the last financial year. For more information visit visitfrankston.com
Lending a hand: Council is appealing for more volunteers like Ann (pictured) to put their hands up in Frankston. Picture: Supplied
What’s on in Summer 2018/19
SUMMER GUIDE
Welcome to the Mornington Peninsula - one of the few places that promise beautiful sunrises and spectacular sunsets, and wonderful experiences in between. If you feel like greeting the sun as it rises on a lovely summer day, head to the rugged back beaches of the southern peninsula or stroll among the mangroves at Western Port. Create Instagram envy with a stunning sunrise shot at Bridgewater Bay in Blairgowrie, or Dragon’s Head in Sorrento.
favourite is to search for heritage plants in historic and botanic gardens, or head to Greens Bush to watch kangaroos feeding. For one of our newest Australian nature experiences jump on the ferry from Stony Point to French Island for a wildlife haven. If you want to immerse yourself further, visit a wildlife sanctuary to view some of our country’s most endangered species.
Once you have had your fill of ocean air, it’s time for a morning coffee. Luckily for you, great coffee is served at cafés all over the Peninsula, so grab a ‘local roast’ and map out your day.
For the perfect sky-high view catch the gondola up to Arthurs Seat — on a clear day you can see across Port Phillip to Melbourne. Views of Western Port across to Phillip Island are one of our more breathtaking backdrops as you stroll around our newest sculpture park at Pt Leo featuring pieces from around Australia and the world.
One of the Peninsula’s truly special experiences is getting up close with the local flora and fauna. We recommend that you take a walking trail across the cliffs, seashores or wetlands. A local
As the sun sits high in the sky it’s time to refuel. Follow the Wine Food Farmgate Trail to taste fresh local produce and the latest ale, cider or wine. Whatever your fancy, this trail delivers in spades.
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Mid-afternoon there are choices for everyone; slip into hot springs to rejuvenate, channel your inner golfing pro at one of the many outstanding courses, frolic on the beach, or hire a kayak and enjoy the sights from the sea. Whatever you choose to do as the day closes, make time to find a spot on the bay and lose yourself in the sunset. It’s summer so we know you are not quite finished! In the evening you are spoilt for choice; restaurants, pubs, breweries and wineries offer so many options. If you are not so lucky to live here we have accommodation for you; from small boutique and luxury hotels, eco retreats and rented houses or campgrounds. Whichever way you choose to spend your summer in the Mornington Peninsula, there are great adventures to be found. We have compiled a sample of our favourites for you to consider. After some more inspiration? Download a copy of FOUND at visitmp.org/FOUND
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HIKE A CLIFF TOP WALK, OR BIKE RIDE AT POINT NEPEAN NATIONAL PARK WALK ALONG THE COASTLINE OR EXPLORE ONE OF THE TRAILS CATCH THE GONDOLA UP TO ARTHURS SEAT - ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE ACROSS PORT PHILLIP TO MELBOURNE
Get up close and personal with nature NATURALISTE TOURS
Take in the view
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vines, Where art meets n ocea gardens andNATURALISTE
PORT PHILLIP VILLAGES ARE PERFECT IF YOU WANT TO BE OPPOSITE THE BEACH AND IN THE THICK OF MARINE SPORTS, SHOPPING, PUBS AND CAFÉS
BOOK IN FOR A ROUND OF GOLF, A DAY TOUR OR A HORSE RIDE ON THE BEACH FIND YOUR WAY OUT OF A MAZE
PT. LEO ESTATE & SCULPTURE PARK FIND A BLISSFUL SLEEP BY THE SEA, IN THE HILLS OR IN TOWN
UP FOR YOGA IN THE PARK THEN RELAX AT A DAY SPA OR HOT SPRINGS
WESTERN PORT VILLAGES ARE A LITTLE MORE LAID-BACK, WITH QUIETER BEACHES AND ACCESS TO THE WINERIES AND CELLAR DOORS ON THE EASTERN SLOPES
STAY AFLOAT ON A STAND UP PADDLE BOARD OR KAYAK OUT TO SEA MAKE A SPLASH SWIMMING WITH DOLPHINS, SCUBA DIVING OR SNORKELLING HIRE A BOAT AND GO FISHING OR LEARN TO SAIL SURF THE WAVES AT THE BACK BEACHES
CHECK OUT THE ARTS SCENE INCLUDING GALLERIES AND GLASS BLOWING MAKE YOUR WAY TO AN OUTDOOR SCULPTURE PARK OR A STUNNING GARDEN READ A BOOK AT THE BEACH
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The Mornington Peninsula events calendar is packed with arts festivals, live music, markets, foodie fun, shows, sport and activities for the kids. With so many events on offer, we recommend getting online and checking out visitmp.org/events for the local lowdown.
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NATURALISTE TOURS
10 Tankerton Rd, French Island 03 5257 4570 7 days: 7am-6pm (Tour times vary daily).
MOONLIT SANCTUARY WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PARK
550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale 03 5978 7935 7 days: 10am-5pm. Twilight tours every night (bookings required). Closed Xmas Day.
BLUE RANGE ESTATE
PT. LEO ESTATE & SCULPTURE PARK
3649 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Merricks 03 5989 9011 7 days: Lunch 12-5pm. Dinner: Thu-Sun 5.30pm-late. - Sculpture Park: 7 days: 11am-5pm. Closed Xmas Day.
PENINSULA HOT SPRINGS
140 Springs Lane, Fingal 03 5950 8777 7 days: 7am-10pm. - Spa Dreaming Centre Café: 7 days: Breakfast & Lunch. Thu-Sun: Dinner.
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155 Gardens Rd, Rosebud 03 5986 6560 Fri-Sun: 11am-4pm. Open 7 days in Jan (except NYD).
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VISIT FARMGATES TO TASTE LOCAL CHEESE, CHOCOLATES AND FRESH BERRIES TAKE THE TIME TO WANDER THE REGION AND MEET OUR MAKERS — YOU’LL LOVE OUR LOCALS SETTLE IN FOR A COSY STAY IN THE HEART OF THE PENINSULA
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LINDENDERRY AT RED HILL
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WOODMAN ESTATE
Han Han Han
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Wrong Jovi - A Tribute to Tribute Bands By Stuart McCullough WE were travelling to the country. As we headed out of town, we passed a racetrack that specialized in hosting greyhound events. The venue also boasted that it was home to live music, largely tribute shows. Not that this was clear at one hundred clicks an hour. Signage along the fence line boasted upcoming shows by Fleetwood Mac, AC/DC and Bon Jovi. That these groups should perform at the dog track in Melton seemed somewhat improbable and it was only upon closer inspection that I spotted the all-important caveat of ‘tribute show’. I respect the right of any musician to earn a living. If that means you need to become Lindsay Buckingham three nights of week while performing between rounds of bingo and the meat tray raffle, then more power to your arm. Just don’t advertise your show as ‘FLEETWOOD MAC tribute show’. It’s misleading. Besides, naming a tribute band is one of the great pleasures of being in a tribute band. Give me a proper tribute band name, like ‘Abba-ration – the ABBA Tribute Show’, ‘Deft Leppard’, ‘Earth, Wind, For Hire’ or the bagpipe-led ‘Red Hot Chili Pipers’. It got me thinking. What are suitable names for a Bon Jovi tribute band? You could play it safe and name it after an album. Their breakthrough record was ‘Slippery When Wet’ in 1986, home to hits like ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ and ‘You Give Love a Bad Name’. But ‘Slippery When Wet – the Bon Jovi tribute show’ also sounds like the kind of occupational health and safety hazard that rightly
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sees punters stay away in droves. I’m not sure any of the other album titles are much help. The other technique involves using a well-known song. That’s hard to do with Bon Jovi. ‘Bad Medicine’ sounds like a dud night out. ‘Keep the
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Faith’ sounds like a group that should be passing around a collection plate and not the warm-up act for the darts tournament. Then there’s the risk of being mistaken for someone else entirely. If it were ‘Dead or Alive – the Bon Jovi Tribute Show’ there’s a
real chance that someone will rock up expecting the singer to be wearing an eye patch and singing ‘You Spin Me Right Round’. I decided to help. What should a Bon Jovi Tribute Band be called? I have to admit, I’m very fond of those groups that somehow combine the name of the band they’re honouring with something entirely unrelated which then influences their sound. For example, there’s a heavy metal band that does ABBA songs called ‘ABBAtoir’. ‘Dread Zeppelin’ plays Led Zeppelin songs in a reggae style with an Elvis impersonator out front. There’s even a Star Wars band named ‘Aerosith’. I was struck by the fact that Christmas was coming up. This led me to think that ‘Bon Bon Jovi’ might be a suitable name. Then I wondered whether, perhaps, this might be their last show before one of the members of the group heads overseas on a Contiki Tour. Surely the name ‘Bon Voyage Jovi’ would be ideal. Or perhaps a Bon Jovi Tribute Band consisting solely of members of the Country Women’s Association – Scone Jovi. What about a group fronted by a redheaded clown called Ronald who is closely associated with a popular hamburger franchise – Ron Jovi? The list is, I suspect, endless. The tough thing about being in a tribute band is how far to take it. Are you paying tribute to the music or pretending to be the band itself? It’s tricky territory. I once saw an INXS tribute band in Baxter and I’m pretty sure the singer thought he was Michael Hutchence. He wasn’t – something reinforced by the removal
of his wig. Then there are the choices you’re forced to make. If you’re Lindsay from ‘Fleetwood Mac’, which era Lindsay are you? Classic Lindsay from his man-perm / Caucasian-afro pirate shirt wearing mid-seventies genius phase or the later Armani jacket sporting rock elder statesmen with a blow-wave era? Or do you throw caution to the wind and attempt both in a single show by allowing a costume change? These are challenges for any tribute band. These are problems I’ve never had. I’ve never been a member of a tribute band, as such. I’ve never really wanted to nail my colours quite so decisively to the mast. It takes a lot of commitment to focus on just one act. I’m worried that if I did start a tribute band, the group I chose might be considered too obscure for the general public. I doubt a tribute show based around one of my all-time favourite groups – The Fauves – are going to be invited to play in between dish licker races in Melton, even if one of their best-known songs is entitled ‘Dogs Are the Best People’. People aren’t going to line up to see ‘You Am Not – the You Am I tribute show’ when they can still see the genuine article. That’s as it should be. I’ve no idea how the Bon Jovi tribute show went. I’ll just say that sometimes the best tribute is in knowing exactly where to draw the line. Now excuse me as I go and form my own tribute band – one that performs angular independent rock as piano-driven power ballads. ‘R.E.M. Speedwagon’ will be appearing at a pokies venue near you before long. Keep your ear out.
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New heights: Baden Powell’s bowlers put the thumb screws on Moorooduc, restricting them to just 87. Picture: Andrew Hurst
Baxter get the win over Mt Eliza By Brodie Cowburn
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BAXTER have pushed on to claim a victory over Mt Eliza at Greg Beck Oval. Needing just 36 runs to claim a first innings win with six wickets in hand, Baxter went on to surpass their target on day two and get the points. They finished at 5/97. Nick Baron did his best with ball in hand for the Redlegs, taking 3/22 off 14 overs. Peninsula OB restarted at 6/77 on day two needing 3 runs to claim victory. Despite a shaky start on day one, they performed better on day two and didn’t lose a wicket before passing their target of 89. They finished all out for 114. Adeel Hussain wreaked havoc on the tail end to finish at 7/35. Sorrento came in for a second innings and finished at 1/14. Despite starting at 4/16, Flinders worked their way back into the contest on day two against Pearcedale. Flinders steadied the ship to end up surpassing their target of 86. Blake Hogan-Keogh was best on ground, hitting 55 runs to end up the top scorer of the match by a fair dis-
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tance. Mornington worked hard at Lloyd Park against Langwarrin to claim a four wicket win. Chasing 144, the Bulldogs lost their first wicket last week for just 2. Things were steadier on day two for Mornington, who looked in control as they finished at 6/145.
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CRIB Point have just held on to claim a win over Pines in their home clash. Pines batted decently on day one to finish up all out for 153, off just 48 overs. Set with a difficult target to chase, Crib Point started poorly and were left reeling at 3/22. Adam Keulen’s handy 45 helped his side push on, as they ended up claiming a narrow two wicket win. Patrick Jackson tried his hardest with the ball, claiming seven of the eight wickets that fell. Defending a total of 163, Baden Powell did well to restrict Moorooduc to just 87. Opener Ben Williams top scored for Moorooduc with 20, as each batsmen failed to capitalise from their starts. They ended up all out well short of
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their target. Taylor Harrison’s 4/9 helped to clean up the tail to close things out. At Red Hill’s home ground, Long Island worked hard to reach a mammoth target of 235, but ultimately fell short. Set with a task of chasing down the big goal, Long Island did well to get within 100 runs. They finished at 8/163 to close the day, not quite keeping the run rate where it needed to be for a result. Andrew Mock took four wickets for Red Hill. The final match of the weekend in Peninsula league cricket saw Somerville pumped by Main Ridge. Main Ridge set a target of 277 for Somerville. They ended up over 200 runs short of that. Somerville finished all out for 62 off 26 overs.
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A MASTERCLASS century from Nick Christides has helped Delacombe Park to a win over Mt Martha. Chasing 159 to win, Delacombe Park struggled at times against a good team bowling performance from Mt Martha. Christides was the hero, hitting nine
fours and two sixes on his way to passing his century. They ended up at 5/181 off 39 overs. Seaford would have fancied their chances of defending a total of 214 against Heatherhill on Saturday, but they were ultimately undone by a good team performance. Declan Albert and Mathew Meagher both passed half centuries to reach 6/215 off 65 overs. Seaford Tigers worked well as a team to surpass their target on the way to 6/151 against Carrum. Ashley Mills came in late and proved damaging, scoring a handy 42 to put his side ahead. Opener Brayden Roscoe also played a helping hand to notch up 30 runs. Rosebud and Hastings ended up playing to a draw in their two day clash. Hastings escaped on the final day by finishing at 9/132, well short of their target.
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AT Skye Rec Reserve, Dromana declared just after passing their target of 95 against Skye. Opener Adam Ciavarella batted beautifully to finish on 55 not out, getting the majority of his sides runs on
the board. Dromana were 9 wickets ahead when they declared, allowing Skye to come back in and bat much better than they did on day one. They finished at 1/72. Michael Mandile was Skye’s best batsmen in their second innings, scoring 40 before being caught and bowled. The Stonecats slaughtered Rye at RJ Rowley Reserve, easily maintaining their lead of 198 going into day two. Rye were thoroughly dismantled in their first innings, finishing all out for 54. Andrew Kitson took 5 wickets and conceded just 24 runs from 15 overs. Rye were made to follow on and ended up on 1/28 at stumps, Kitson claiming one more scalp before the day was done. Tyabb’s lowly score of 99 was not enough to hold off Tootgarook, who claimed a 7 wicket win at Bunguyan Reserve. Tootgarook had little trouble reaching their target, passing it after just 30 overs of play. A well taken score of 82 from Brenton Taylor helped Balnarring for a four wicket win over Boneo. Carrum Downs will get back into action next week after a two week break.
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Hodgson’s $3.4 million legacy SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie GARY Hodgson’s legacy to Frankston Pines may be the greatest gift of any president in the club’s history. He was the driving force behind a push that started off with a successful bid for a grant to build new femalefriendly changerooms and ended with local council approval for a $3.4 million rebuild of the facilities at Monterey Reserve. Yet Hodgson sees things differently. “Unfortunately after seven years if you can’t attract people onto the committee … all we’d done was to help the club survive but we wanted to help it grow and we didn’t do that,” he said. “Pip and I knew we’d had enough and we were actually going to pull the pin back in January-February but we decided that wasn’t fair so we said we’d see the year out but that would certainly be the end for us.” ‘Pip’ is Phillipa Hodgson who served on the committee alongside her husband throughout his term of office. The Hodgsons took over a debtridden basket case at the 2011 AGM without a coach and without a team and only a handful of players but quite a few creditors breathing down their necks. The first thing Gary Hodgson did was to open a new club bank account. “To be fair to the previous president Dianne Hunter a lot of the debt actually stemmed back to before her time, a debt other people had accumulated and not covered.” The debt was north of $40,000 and most pundits predicted that Pines would fold. But the first coaching decision Hodgson made proved a masterstroke. He hired an outsider, Danny Verdun, who brought with him almost an entire senior squad and after losing four of the first five matches of the 2012 season went on a remarkable unbeaten run culminating in a second placed finish and promotion from Provisional 1 South-East. “Winning promotion was a special moment for us and back at the club there was a fair bit of go and get stuffed to all the people that bagged us for not hiring a local coach and bringing in someone who knew nothing about the club.” A midtable finish in State 3 SouthEast followed in 2013 then a league restructure put Pines in State 2 SouthEast for the 2014 season and Verdun’s side won the championship. “They say that success breeds success and suddenly everyone wanted to
Flashback to 2014: Frankston Pines president Gary Hodgson and midfielder Paul McEvoy celebrate championship success.
know us. “The bloke from one of the local papers started phoning me every week and passers-by started dropping in and wishing us well. “It was a great time to be at the Pines.” In 2015 the club enjoyed a good FFA Cup run but by the end of that season Verdun had gone and it was back to square one. “That year we had more and more people turning up and people helping out. “We had someone doing sponsorship and someone doing media. “That was the year we really stabilised and had money coming into the place but when Danny pulled the pin everyone left that were doing all these chores. “That sent us back to where we were when we first took over and we ended up with hardly any players and Steve (Spencer), Pip and me on the committee. “To be honest I’m still disappointed with Danny over that whole affair. “Look everyone is entitled to leave and move but I thought he was going
to have a year off then the day after our presentation night Knox makes the announcement that he’s their new coach.” Hodgson tried everything he knew to attract newcomers into the fold. Pines had already gone through the failed experiment of hosting the South Eastern Piranhas as part of a soccer federation plan to establish a summer competition, a move that eventually fell flat on its face. “Council screwed us with the Piranhas because they had lots of kids that weren’t from the local area and council’s view was why should we provide them with a venue.” The attempt in late 2016 to attract more support by linking with Club M, a Mauritian community group, met a similar fate. “Neither council nor the soccer liaison committee were happy after someone walked around the place taking photos then posted them on facebook saying look at the new Club M. “Let’s just say that that didn’t go down too well and it was actually a pretty dumb thing to do.” Despite the failure to inject new
blood into the club Hodgson’s success in turning a caustic relationship with council into one of mutual respect and of navigating a path through the politics of the grant approval process are no mean feats. “What the council has now done for us is more than anything they’ve done over the past 40 years because no-one wanted the council near us. “We did our best to fix up all the dramas over the debt that was owed to the council and there was a lot of hard work chasing things up with them all the time. “But we squared things off and last week we heard that council had approved the money for the rebuild but when that starts is another matter.” Hodgson reasoned early in his tenure that the only way forward was to engage with politicians and Pines offered a unique opportunity having played host to monthly meetings of the local branch of the Labor Party for decades. Hodgson served behind the club bar at every meeting so striking up a conversation about the grants process wasn’t difficult. Local member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly, Paul Edbrooke, played a pivotal role in getting State Treasurer Tim Pallas to visit Monterey Reserve last year. “Tim used to play soccer and he wanted to go out on the pitch and kick the ball around and that was when he made the offer of funding the new changerooms,” Hodgson said. “I said we’d need around 300 (thousand dollars) and he said I was being optimistic and that 500 or 600 was closer to the mark and we shook hands and that’s when the whole thing start-
ed.” An initial council inspection of the Monterey Reserve facilities went well and agreement was reached that the $600,000 grant from the State Government would cover new changerooms, installing windows in the large hall area and new fascia. “Then I heard that one of the local councillors who’d never been down to the place wanted to put the money into something else so I had to front a council meeting on a Monday night and argue our case.” Onlookers at that meeting were treated to a lively exchange between Hodgson and the councillor in question. “The next time council came down to our place that councillor didn’t show up and I got told the entire building was getting knocked down and rebuilt.” Pines have participated in developing the plans for the new clubrooms and are hopeful that work can start late next year. But for now Hodgson is enjoying life as a husband, father and grandfather and he has stepped down from running a club that is significantly stronger than the one he first took over. Pines are debt-free and looking forward to a rebirth of the senior squad under new coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor. The club is on course to run junior teams next season and the seniors are likely to play home matches on Friday nights. That still won’t be enough for Hodgson though. “I want to see Pines in the NPL, I want a heap of juniors there and I want another pitch out the back. “Getting local kids off their backsides and playing sport was always the aim so that they treat the place like their own home.” He might see that one day but right now he’s still coming to terms with his new role as a supporter. “Yeah I still feel a bit awkward when I go down there now. “I think it’s because I used to have the run of the place but it’s not my job anymore. “I have to learn to just go down there and enjoy it. “I’ve got to learn to keep my mouth shut and to just sit back and let other people make decisions.” But he doesn’t have to keep his mouth shut on matchdays when he can join in with other life members and at least one other former president in yelling for the mighty Pines.
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Men’s winners: Grant Catterick (CoF), Darren Mathers (Kar) and John Curtain (CoF) celebrate their State Triples victory. Ladies victors: Linda Isted (Kar), Julia Fairweather (Hast) and Jan Richardson (Kar) celebrate their State Triples victory. Pictures: Supplied
Bowls finals run and won THE State Triples and Fours bowls competitions have been run and won in the past two weeks. After a re-schedule of play, the Triples were played at the Mount Eliza Bowling Club on Wednesday 5 December where Frankston and Karingal came out on top in the men’s and women’s events, respectively. The Frankston team made up of Grant Catterick (CoF), Darren Mathers (Kar) and John Curtain (CoF) defeated the host club, Mount
Eliza, in the men’s final and will make their way through to the next stage at the Brighton Bowling Club. Mount Eliza Bowling Club chairman Dale Verhagen said that while it was a great game to watch, the Frankston team were just the better team on the night. “They were just a little bit too good for them in the final,” Verhagen said. “The women’s game lived up to expectations and was a lot tighter and a tougher game with not much splitting
the two sides.” In the Ladies competition, the Karingal side made up of Linda Isted (Kar), Julia Fairweather (Hast) and Jan Richardson (Kar) were eventually crowned victors over a gallant Dromana team. Verhagen said the Triples competition got a fair bit of support from the community as well. “We had about 70 to 80 people come and watch, and it turned out to be a very good night,” he said.
The State Fours held at Karingal on Wednesday 12 December also had a lot of support with over 100 people attending the event as well as spectators watching on through their live Facebook coverage. Karingal’s side made up of Grant Burley, Bruce Cameron, Gary King and Kevin Milton came out on top in the men’s competition, defeating Frankston in the final. In the Ladies, the Mornington Civic women’s team consisting of Rose
Hardy, Margaret Taggart, Taegen Kerley and Roslyn Ladner won the final over Dromana. The State Singles finals are also set to be played on Sunday 23 December. The players set to take their place in the competition include: Linda Milton (Kar), Linda Isted (Kar), Wendy Odgers (Som), Jan Richardson (Kar), John Curtain (CoF), Graeme Hegarty (Drom), Peter Maher (MtE) and Paul Twyerould (Rose).
Girls reign supreme in Little Aths Christmas Handicap MORNINGTON Little Athletics Centre topped off their year with their very own junior version of the Stawell Gift, the Christmas Handicap, on Saturday 8 December. Junior athletes from under-6s through to under-16s competed in the junior (under-6 to under-8) and senior (under-9 to under-16) handicapped races over 100m at the Mornington Secondary College in hopes of claiming the annual MLAC Christmas Handicap title. The girls reigned supreme in both of the handicapped races. The Inflatable Land Junior Handicap was won by under-6s girl, Amelia Carroll, while the Gravity Zone Senior Handicap was won by under-13s girl, Madalyne Mundy. Mornington Little Aths president Todd Martin said the great thing about the Christmas Handicap is that it allows everyone a chance of winning the race. “We set the heats based on results throughout the season,” he said. “We had eight or nine in the final and they all finished within 0.4 seconds of each other which was great to see. “The idea is that you don’t always have the fastest runner winning the race but the personal best on the day is what will win it.”
To add to the day, Santa made a surprise appearance alongside the Mt Martha CFA and was handing out lollies as well as taking photos with the juniors. Treasure hunts were also scattered throughout the day along with trophy presentations for the Multi Event winners who had won two weeks prior. All in all, Martin said the event was a great day out. “We had a decent turnout from the little athletes (150 competed) and their families as well,” he said. “We set it up as a very relaxed sort of day with families setting up their chairs on the side of the track and it looked like everyone enjoyed themselves.” While the Mornington Little Aths events are done for the year, some of their juniors still headed to the State Relay Championships at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park on Saturday 15 December. Mornington Little Aths will be back in action on Saturday 5 January for their Twilight Meet with Frankston LAC at Ballam Park. Their athletics track at Civic Reserve, Mornington is also on track for completion by October 2019 with the track’s base being laid and its layout now visible.
Junior Gift: Mornington Little athletes enjoy a day out at the MLAC Christmas Handicap. Picture: Supplied
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Boxers round out year on a high MORNINGTON Peninsula boxers once again came out on top at the Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington with Jayde Mitchell, Jason Whateley and Jai Alexander all putting on a dominant performance on Friday night 14 December. Jayde Mitchell fought Danish boxer Kim Poulson in the main event and handed the well-travelled visitor his fifth defeat from 33 professional bouts. The Interim WBA Oceania Super Middleweight champion, Jayde Mitchell, made light work of his opponent and inevitably walked away with the win to close out his 2018 campaign. Mitchell never looked in danger of losing and going the full 10 rounds probably had its benefit for the muchawaited matchup early next year between him and full WBA Oceania Super Middleweight champ, Zac Dunn. Mitchell had been bullish all the way through the build-up to the contest and certainly delivered on the night. “[I] didn’t have much of a dance partner last night,” Jayde Mitchell told his fans on Facebook. “I’ve had harder shadow boxing rounds than last night’s fight. My opponent refused to engage and had nothing but survival on his mind! But we got the ‘W’ by absolute shut out and are moving onto big fights [in] 2019.” “I can’t thank everyone enough for their ongoing support.” Following Mitchell’s dominant display, Peninsula Boxing representatives Jason Whateley and Jai Alexan-
der stepped into the ring where they both scored third round knockouts. Alexander remains undefeated as a professional boxer having won nine of his career fights, with six via knockout, while Whateley also continued on his winning ways as a relatively new professional boxer bringing up his second victory and his first knockout. Peninsula Boxing head coach Marcos Amado said it was a great way to finish off the year. “They both won very convincingly,” he said. “It was really good, especially for someone like Jason, who’s had a massive year having also earned silver at the Commonwealth Games and continuously backing-up his fights. “He did everything he needed to do last night, and he slowly and meticulously pulled his opponent apart to get that knockout in the third.” Amado said he was just as impressed with Alexander who had his third fight for the year. “The guy Jai fought is a world title challenger, and he dismantled him and took him a part in the third round – he certainly wasn’t a push over by any means,” Amado said. “We took the first couple of rounds cautiously, so we knew what we were doing, and once [Jai] found his range he put him away.” The year has come to an end for the Peninsula Boxers who will now take a few weeks off before getting set for another massive year in 2019. Amado said they’ll be back at it on Monday 7 January with plenty of big
fights on the cards. “It’ll be a big year,” he said. “We want to finish up with six fights each for all of them as well as some belts. “We’ve done the apprenticeship and now it’s time to step up and put ourselves up there. If we come up short, we come up short, but we’ll be doing everything in our power to make sure that we don’t do that and that we give it our all in every fight we enter.”
Belt-ing year: Jayde Mitchell tops off his 2018 campaign with a dominant victory at the Melbourne Pavilion. Picture: Marty Camilleri Smashing win: Peninsula Boxing fighter Jason Whateley remains undefeated as a professional. Picture: Supplied
Edwards lands metro victory IT’S been just under 10 years since her last metropolitan winner, but Bittern-based racehorse trainer, Kerry Edwards, is back in the winner’s stall with her up-and-coming four-year-old, Rox The Castle. Edwards hasn’t been in the winner’s stall at a metropolitan race meeting since her speedy mare Run Roxy Run made all the play to salute at Sandown in 2009, so it’s only fitting that it’s her son, Rox The Castle, that puts the talented trainer back in the spotlight. The former Kiwi galloper, who has flourished since moving to Australia and joining Edwards’ stable earlier this year, bought up his third win from four starts with a dominant victory at Moonee Valley on Friday night 7 December. Rox The Castle ran away with a three-and-aquarter length victory under the guidance of star jockey, Craig Williams, to clock the quickest of all three 1200m races on the night (1:10.04). Trainer Kerry Edwards said she’s excited with what may lay ahead for her talented gelding. “On paper I thought that was harder than last start, but the horse handled himself very professionally and did everything right,” Edwards said.
“The ability to travel quick and kick at the end is fantastic and to do it in a grade like that benchmark 70 is really good. Every time we step him up, he handles the rise and just continues to raise the bar.” Similar to his mother, Edwards believes Rox The Castle could eventually get out to the 1600m but at this point in time she said that she’s happy to keep him over the shorter sprints. “He’s really mellowed in his attitude and is certainly relaxing a lot more in his runs,” she said. “We’ll play it by ear for a bit but there’s a race over 1200m at Flemington on Saturday 22 December which we’ll be looking at.” Since his last run, which was his first start on a good rated track in Australia, Edwards said he’s pulled up terrifically. “He had the day off on the Saturday and the Sunday, and the Monday he did a bit of beach work – he’s 100 per cent,” she said. “His joints are fine, he hasn’t missed any feed and his come through the run incredibly well.” Rox The Castle is now a 71-rater and will be looking at heading towards a benchmark 78 race at his next start. Raising the bar: Kerry Edwardstrained galloper Rox The Castle brings up his third victory since moving to Australia. Picture: Supplied.
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Jon Stevens’ new album, starlight, bursts with a soulful artistry and honesty that’s rare and borders on extinction today. The title track has an unforgettable hook and is an instant classic. Vivid lyrics fuel his performance on “feel like letting go”, “scars” and “devil in my heart”. A playful flirtation is set to a steamy soul beat on “something ’bout you”. The first single “hold on” is classic powerhouse Jon Stevens. The lonely ballad “one way street” features Ringo Starr on drums. “People” is a life-affirming sing-along anthem, extending hope to the hopeless with a reminder to not “be afraid of the shadows in the night. You’re gonna wake up in the morning light”. All of the songs are co-written with Dave Stewart, co-founder of the Grammy-winning duo Eurythmics, who also produced the album as well as played guitar. Different as they are, each track on Starlight overflows with feeling, with candor, with an exuberance that comes from being plugged into life. Everything Stevens has survived, learned from, mastered and made leads to this album. www.jonstevens.com
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2019 looks set to be a huge year for the team at Untold Events Co. The season starts with the super awesome first twilight market at the EPM on Jan 5! “January is a super busy month for us”, says organizer Vanessa Johnson. “We love seeing the peninsula buzzing over summer with the influx of tourists and family and friends to the area – it really comes alive. It’s great to see people appreciate the stunning place we get to call home everyday!” she said. Other events in January include another twilight EPM on the 19th. “The twilight markets truly showcase the EPM at it’s best with plenty of amazing food, live entertainment, lots for the kids and of course over 240 of the very best stallholders Melbourne and the Peninsula has to offer.” Next, the team present the wonderful Hastings Australia Day Foreshore Festival. Now, in their
third year running the event it still features free family entertainment including a community breakfast, amusements, face-painting and craft with Faery Emma, live music, delicious gourmet food plus 80 of the very best stallholders from the Untold Events Co markets. Finally, after a crazy month the crew finish off January at their 2nd event on Australia Day in their new home in Frankston with the Little Beauty Twilight Market. This gorgeous market in the park has become the creative hub of Frankston showcasing over 100 talented makers and creators in the stunning surrounds of Beauty Park. Catch this special market on 26th Jan from 3pm to 8pm to experience this special market in twilight. For more information on the creative, cool events the Untold Events Co offer jump online and take a look at www.untoldevents.com.au
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Rosebud Hospital saves Rye man’s life
Just in time: Rosebud Emergency Nurse Unit Manager Jacqui Allen with patient Ronnie Streete.
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RYE man Ronnie Streete was at work on a Sunday morning, when he was overtaken by a sharp pain in his chest which was so bad that he could barely breathe. “I felt like I was having a heart attack,” recalls Ronnie. “The symptoms just grabbed me and took over – I was in extreme pain and it was hard to breathe.” Ronnie went straight to Rosebud Hospital Emergency Department, where the staff worked quickly to relieve his pain and save his life. Rosebud Hospital is often the first stop for critically ill patients on the Southern Peninsula, like long-time local Ronnie. This holiday season, the Rosebud Hospital Summer Appeal is back. Peninsula Health is calling on the local community to support its local hospital, so doctors and nurses have access to the latest medical equipment to provide the best possible care to patients. Ronnie wasn’t having a heart attack – rather he had a collapsed lung, which can be fatal. “I was pretty bad when I got to the hospital so they gave me some morphine, took some blood and did an X-Ray,” recalls Ronnie. “That’s when they told me there was air on my lungs, which had gotten out through a pin hole in my lung.” Sometimes pneumothorax – a collapsed lung – can occur spontaneously, for no apparent reason, and this is what happened to Ronnie, explains Rosebud Emergency Nurse Unit Manager Jacqui Allen.
“A collapsed lung is very serious as it impedes a person’s ability to breathe and can potentially cause the collapse of the other lung,” explains Jacqui. “This condition occurs when air leaks into the space between the lungs and the chest wall.” “If anyone experiences symptoms similar to Ronnie, it is important they go straight to the Emergency Department for urgent medical treatment.” Doctors used a needle to remove the excess air from around Ronnie’s lungs and he then spent one week recovering in hospital while the extra air drained away and his lung re-inflated. Ronnie is incredibly grateful for the care he received at Rosebud Hospital and is encouraging people to support the Rosebud Hospital Summer Appeal, including the annual intersection collection at Rye, Rosebud and Dromana on 25 January. “Get the tins out that’s a good idea,” says Ronnie. Jacqui agrees. “I’ll be there shaking tins,” says Jacqui. “We are very thankful for any support the local community can give, to help us provide the very best of care to the people on the Southern Peninsula, when they need it most.” Find out how you can support the Rosebud Hospital Summer Appeal online here: www.rosebudhospitalsummerappeal.org.au
Rosebud Hospital needs your help! Rosebud Hospital Emergency Department is the first stop for critically ill and injured patients on the Southern Peninsula. We are asking the community to get involved and show your support this summer. Funds raised through the Rosebud Hospital Summer Appeal will put vital medical equipment into the hands of your Emergency Team.
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Under the Southern Stars back to rock the peninsula UNDER the Southern Stars – the Summer Festival will be hitting the peninsula on Saturday 12 January with a huge line up of the best of Australian rock. Off the back of last year’s inaugural success, the festival is again set to rock Hastings Foreshore as it continues to deliver music lovers the ultimate outdoor live music festival in a quintessential Aussie summer setting. This year’s 2019 concert event will be headlined by Australia’s legendary ARIA Hall Of Fame inductees, Hoodoo Gurus along with Australian rock royalty You Am I. Also on this killer bill is Eskimo Joe, The Superjesus, British India, The Getaway Plan and Scott Darlow. For over three decades the Hoodoo Gurus have consistently been one of the most inventive, lyrically smart and goddamn exciting rock’n’roll bands Australia has ever produced. Along the way they’ve influenced an entire generation of bands including the likes of You Am I, The Living End, Dallas Crane, Grinspoon and many others. Hoodoo Gurus, by any measure, are one of Australia’s greatest, best loved and most enduring rock bands. You Am I are without doubt one of Australia’s all-time essential rock n roll bands. More than two decades on from their first album release, You Am I have not only had one of the longest and most successful recording careers in Australia, but are also one of our most loved live bands. They have won a total of Ten ARIA Awards including Album of the Year, Best Group, and Best Independent Release. Iconic indie legends, Eskimo Joe, has become one of Australia’s biggest bands. They have successfully straddled mainstream commercial success while managing to keep their Alternative Music roots secure. With 5 studio albums under their belts and sales exceeding 750,000 in Australia alone, the band has seen 3 of those albums debut at No. 1 on the ARIA charts. Eskimo Joe have brought home 3 International Song writing
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Awards, 11 WAMi Awards and 8 ARIA Awards plus have seen 11 songs feature in Triple J’s Hottest 100. The Superjesus are one of Australia’s most successful and respected rock bands who remain a stable on Aussie rock radio. They have expertly managed to bridge the gap between their instantly recognisable late 90’s hits and their current melodic rock sound – bringing together new fans and those who’ve been loyal for 20 years. Over their career, The Superjesus have collected 3 x ARIA Award and have release multi-platinum albums plus hit singles. Since British India, first appeared on the live scene, critical interest swept over the band and Triple J took them under their wings. They’ve conquered the stage, played to an array of sold out shows and music festivals galore. British India have released five albums, nailed three ARIA Top 10 debuts, multiple ARIA & J Award nominations, won an AIR Award and have had five entries into the triple J Hottest 100 over the course of their career. The Getaway Plan are an Alternative-Rock band from Melbourne, Australia who formed in December 2004. Their debut album ‘Other Voices, Other Rooms’ catapulted them to the forefront of Aussie hard rock and post-hardcore scene. When imagining what real Aussie Indigenous rock looks like, Scott Darlow should be what comes to mind. For more than ten years, Darlow has been one of the country’s hardest working and most successful independent artists. Combining incredible unique vocal ability with hooky guitar driven rock with the distinct sounds of the didgeridoo thrown in, Darlow is the real deal. Tickets available from: www.underthesouthernstars.com.au www.ticketmaster.com.au or in person from Westernport Hotel, Hastings.
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Peninsula Film Festival returns this summer and introduces Musiqua THE AGL Peninsula Film Festival returns to entertain the crowds on screen and stage this February, and for the first time introduces Musiqua, with live music at Hastings Foreshore. Now in its eighth year, the festival will run from February 1 – 3, 2019 and features a ticketed launch at Rosebud Cinema on the Friday Feb 1, the popular FREE short film festival at the Village Green in Rosebud on Sat Feb 2 and is expanding to include a new music festival at Hastings, Musiqua, on the Sunday Feb 3. The FREE short film festival is the highlight of the program and runs on Saturday 2 February 2019. 20 shortlisted Australian filmmakers showcase their films in front of a panel of celebrity judges and film luminaries. Judges award monetary prizes for best short films and other categories including Best Animation, Best Documentary, Best International and the Woodleigh School Emerging Filmmaker Award. The 2019 event has welcomed a new category – the Rye, Rosebud and Dromana Community Bank® branches of Bendigo Bank My Local Hero Award. Aspiring film makers have the chance to enter a 2-minute film featuring someone who has made an impact on the region and share their inspiring story on the big screen. This year, the festival’s judging panel includes Lachy Hulme (Offspring, Romper Stomper TV series), Kestie Morassi (Wolf Creek, Dirty Deeds), Don Hany (Offspring, White Collar Blue, Bad Mothers), Michala Banas (Upper Middle Bogan, McLeod’s Daughters) and Triple M radio host and actor Mick Molloy. They’ll be joined by the world’s best stuntwoman, US actress Danielle Burgio, who is highly regarded for her stunt work as Trinity in the Matrix series. Actress and television presenter Tania Zaetta will MC the evening. A firm fixture on the regional Victorian calendar, film fans will once again roll out their
picnic rugs at the FREE short film festival in Rosebud and enjoy an evening of short films and live music performances along with great local food and wine from the gourmet food truck alley. The next day, Hastings Foreshore beckons the public to roll out the picnic rugs and dancing shoes at the inaugural music, food and wine gathering, Musiqua. The fantastic line-up
showcases live music from respected artists Ella Hooper, Terry Serio & Charlie Owen, The Midwayers, Taylor Piggott and Matilda Pearl as well as food trucks, wine and craft beer and an afternoon market. Festival Director, Steve Bastoni, said extending the festival to incorporate music and comedy entertainment at Musiqua offers greater opportunities to connect local audiences with
emerging talent, while continuing to increase the exposure for independent Australian films and talent. For a detailed three-day program and to purchase tickets to the Friday feature film screening, Sunday Session and live Musiqua music gathering www.peninsulafilmfestival.com.au
Rock the Boat this summer with Searoad Ferries SEAROAD Ferries has launched a new summer event, Rock the Boat, a unique three-hour sail around the bay with live music, a DJ, continuous canapes and a welcome drink on arrival. There are two scheduled for February 2019. Sailing a bespoke route along the coast either from Queenscliff on February 9, or Sorrento on February 16, there will be a definite party feel onboard the ferries as part of the new summer sunset series. The main event and band will kick off in the Searoad Ferries lounge where there is plenty of seating and room to dance, while delicious canapes are delivered to guests throughout the night.
DJ Vince Peach will keep the tunes pumping all evening long as he spins vinyls from the new top deck bar, while guests sail beautiful Port Phillip Bay watching the sun sink over the horizon. Get your dancing shoes on and bring your friends for this unique summer event. Book your tickets before December 31 to receive an early bird special price of $99 per person, or purchase a voucher for that special Christmas gift. What: Rock the Boat When: Sail from Queenscliff February 9, or Sorrento February 16. Tickets: Book early bird tickets before December 31 for $99 per person, regular price of $129 per person
$47 per person Includes main course, sweet treat & glass of wine. Plus a return ferry trip with Searoad Ferries. Book online. Terms & Condiitons apply.
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THE Rye Gift and Family Fun Day is a traditional athletic event held annually on the second Saturday of January. Held under the regulations of the Victorian Athletics League, the Rye Gift has been presented by the Rye Sports and Social Club since 1975 and continues to be the premier running event on the Mornington Peninsula. The Rye Gift is a wonderful family fun day with attractions, children’s rides and market goods, and will be held on January 12, 2019. The Rye Gift is organised by the Rye Sports and Social Club with profits from the day being shared by the six participating Rye Sports clubs, whose members man the gates and stalls on the day. The event grows more popular each year, attracting more entries and larger crowds.This year will be the 45th running of Rye’s premier sporting event, the Rye Gift, on Saturday. The Victorian Athletic League conducts this multi-event program that draws Victoria’s top athletes to Rye each January, and is now billed as a day out for families. Cost is adults $10, and children under 16 are free.
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VOTED the best family entertainment value for school holidays on the Peninsula! Get your skates on these summer school holidays at Sk8house in Carrum Downs. Every day from 9am to 4pm kids can skate for $14 with a $3 skate hire fee — for the whole day with bonus sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 6pm. While other classes go on hiatus over summer, Sk8house flourishes with its classes continuing over the summer break to keep the kids entertained in airconditioned comfort. Stay fit and busy over summer with speed skating, adult classes, and learn-to-skate classes all throughout the week. SK8house is offering our readers the perfect stocking filler too. It’s a Summer Pass Special
which gives the owner five general sessions — including skate hire — for $50, which can be used from Tuesday, January 1, until Thursday, February 28. Go to www.sk8house.com.au to buy on-line. The SK8house Crew put their skates away on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, but are up for summer fun every other day. Sunday, January 6, is one to mark in your diaries with the family-friendly Hot Summer Night on from 6-9pm, and the always-popular Australia Day Weekend event from Saturday, January 26, to Monday, January 28. SK8HOUSE. A: Unit 3/2 Amayla Cres, Carrum Downs. T: 9773 6799. W: sk8house.com. au. FB: sk8houseau
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New blues festival to rock the peninsula THE Mornington Peninsula has long been home to a vibrant and energetic blues scene. Now there are plans for a new festival that its organiser hopes will become a major event on the national blues calendar. The Mornington Peninsula Blues Festival, which will be held at Mornington Racecourse on Saturday, February 9, next year, is the brainchild of Peninsula resident Patrick Elliget, the man behind the highly successful Mornington Peninsula Blues Sessions over the past four years. It will feature Australian rock and blues legends Ross Wilson and Phil Manning along with Chris Finnen, Lloyd Spiegel, Geoff Achison and others from 11.30am-9pm. Peninsula music-lovers will be able to enjoy food and refreshments courtesy of the Mornington Racing Club providers while they listen to eight high-class blues acts, and there will be various market stalls and displays in a celebration of what the Peninsula has to offer. Buses from Melbourne On The Move will be running to and from the festival, with pick-ups from Melbourne, Brighton, Mordialloc, Frankston, Blairgowrie, Dromana, Rosebud and Sorrento, so your transport options are sorted and you can relax and enjoy a day filled with sensational blues. Patrick was recognised at the 2017 Victoria/ Tasmania MBAS Blues Awards with the Alan Stafford Award for his contribution to blues music. To book your Mornington Peninsula Blues Festival tickets, go to mornpenbluesfest. com; for your return bus tickets, go to melbourneonthemove.com.au/listing/music-andsporting-events
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New Year’s Eve: ‘No entertainment - No nonsense’ MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire will again take a ‘No Entertainment - No Nonsense’ approach to New Year’s Eve on the southern Peninsula working in collaboration with Victoria Police to reduce negative impacts of celebrations. The approach has assisted in providing a safe destination for residents and holiday makers since its introduction more than 16 years ago. The tactic provides increased security, lighting, additional transport and services throughout the Nepean Ward towns of Rye, Blairgowrie, Sorrento and Portsea. The aim is to make the Peninsula a safe place for people to enjoy the New Year period, and there will be: n no public entertainment n no public fireworks and n alcohol bans in public places n Rye pier carpark closure from 4pm on 31 December. A free, one-way bus service will operate from Portsea at 10pm and travel to Safety Beach stopping at all designated bus stops on Point Nepean Road. Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Councillor David Gill said “Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to ensuring New Year’s Eve is safe for everyone on the Peninsula”. “We’re working with emergency services to ensure the southern Peninsula remains family friendly on New Year’s Eve,” said Councillor Gill. Have a Safe New Year For more information phone 1300 850 600 or visit mornpen.vic.gov.au/ nye
A safe New Year for all Mornington Peninsula Shire is working with emergency services to ensure the southern peninsula remains family friendly on New Year’s Eve. The following restrictions apply over the NYE period: • There will be no planned events (including fireworks) on foreshore reserves • Alcohol bans apply in public places from 30 December to midnight 1 January • A person must not possess or discharge fireworks; fines will apply • Flares to be discharged in an emergency only • Rye pier car parks closed from 4pm on 31 December
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Food and music to bowl you over FRANKSTON Bowls Club is the Gateway to the beautiful Mornington Peninsula and is now in it’s 94th year. The Club has been through some recent renovations and boasts a wonderful undercover outdoor deck that overlooks the bowling greens and offers a sensational outdoor entertaining area. This deck inspired a series of shows that will be hosted by the club in 2019 call “Twilight on the Deck”. Gorgia Holmes from Gizakiss Music Management and Brendan Meyers from Blue Note College of Music in Frankston have put together 3 Sunday afternoon shows that offer families the opportunity to share an evening of good food, great atmosphere and exceptional live entertainment. Ramble Tamble – The Australian Creedence Show will be kicking off the series on Sunday the 10th Feb followed by The Eagles Story
– Australia’s Premier Eagles Experience on Sunday the 10th March and bringing up the rear across the school holidays are Babba – Australia’s Premier ABBA Tribute on Sunday the 14th of April. Tickets are available online at the Club and Blue Note College of Music – Limited numbers are available Website: http://frankston.bowls. com.au Adults: $30 Show Only – Buffet & Show $51 + bf online Kids: 6 – 12 yrs Show Only $12 – Buffet & Show $23 + bf online. Summer Buffet – Selection of 3 Cold Meat’s, 4 -5 varieties of Salads Bread Stick & Rolls – 3 Dessert options, ice cream’s available of the kids Gates Open: 5:30pm – Buffet Starts: 6:30pm – Show Starts: 7:00pm
IF your community group, whether school, kinder, or sports club, is looking for a fun night out to raise some much needed funds, then look no further than the Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre. Established for 25 years, the Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre is open six days a week but seven nights. “We run bingo every day here between 11am and 2pm and then from 7pm onwards,” said owner Ashley Beckwith. “Bingo is run on behalf of schools and charities so money is always going back to the community by supporting bingo and playing bingo. We are always looking for new clientele, so come on down come with a friend, a partner, your mum, or your sister, and get into the fun of bingo to win some cash prize money.” Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre is a family owned business that has grown in popularity over the years. Enjoy some time out with friends playing the exciting and timeless game of bingo at Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre, with a café that includes a range of hot and cold foods like a roast just like mum used to make on Saturday nights and promotion nights, as well as homemade cakes, sweets and drinks. Coffee and tea making
facilities are also available. “Due to its popularity you can now play bingo for less every Sunday day and night of the year,” said Mr Beckwith. “Enjoy some time out with friends and family at our Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre with sessions held six days and seven nights a week. You may also sign up as a member to receive free member’s benefits. Gift Vouchers are available from the centre and make a great gift idea for anyone that loves their bingo. It is also fantastic for fundraising.” The Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre raises money for local schools and sporting groups. There is plenty of free off street parking available at the Centre, which can be easily accessed via Eastlink, Peninsula Link and the Frankston Freeway. For more information on how you can join in the fun, please feel free to contact the Centre during operating hours. Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre is at 554 Frankston Dandenong Road, Carrum Downs. Phone 9775 0065. www.carrumdownsbingo.com.au
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