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Sky-rail plan not done deal Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au PLANS to remove level crossings along the Frankston line using elevated rail are still up in the air according to the state government. Plans for a so-called ‘suburban skyrail’, with rail lines raised two storeys above street level, have been submitted

to the government during the tender process for the Dandenong rail corridor upgrade. There are suggestions elevated rail could be built at southern sections of the Frankston line including Carrum and Bonbeach. Underground water close to Port Phillip Bay and Patterson River may mean tunnelling is not a viable option

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Push for more pokies is kids play Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au A CHILDREN’S play area at a Langwarrin pub is being used as a bargaining chip in a push for more pokies machines. The Langwarrin Hotel wants to install 10 more electronic gaming machines and has written to the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation to advise a planned kids’ play area at the venue “will be significantly reduced in scope if approval for these additional gaming machines is not obtained”. The hotel holds a licence for the 52

pokies machines at its CranbourneFrankston Rd premises. An application by the Langwarrin Hotel for the extra 10 machines was debated by Frankston councillors behind closed doors after last month’s public council meeting. Council decided discussion about the application should be a confidential matter after seeking legal advice. The hotel’s threat to downsize a planned playground upgrade, approved by Frankston Council in late 2014, came in a submission dated October 2015 by hotel owner and general manager Peter Beretta to the VCGLR.

The submission - including reasons to install more pokies - also includes examples of events hosted by a Kids Club for children under 10 in an attempt to bolster the application’s chance of success. Mr Beretta told The Times he did not wish to comment about the application for more pokies machines. An expenditure report lodged with the VCGLR by gaming venue management company Progressive Venue Services on behalf of the Langwarrin Hotel stated annual expenditure at the venue would rise by $465,879 if the extra 10 machines get the go ahead.

Punters racked up more than $7.6 million in losses at the hotel in the 201415 financial year, part of more than $62 million lost to all pokies venues across Frankston over a 12-month period (“Rivers of gold flow into pokies”, The Times 16/11/15). An indoor play area to be built at the Langwarrin Hotel will cost $1.5 million to construct, including play equipment, according to Mr Beretta’s submission to the VCGLR. “If approval is not obtained in relation to these additional electronic gaming machines, our financial position will be such that we need to significantly reduce

the scope of the proposed playground works so that the overall cost of the same is approximately $450,000,” Mr Beretta said in the written submission. “The resulting play area would not be enclosed so would not be able to be used in inclement weather.” The hotel wants to add five additional pokies machines and transfer the entitlement for five machines from the Riviera Hotel in Seaford, also owned by the Beretta family. The VCGLR will consider the Langwarrin Hotel’s application for the 10 extra machines, taking the total at the venue to 62, at a hearing next month.

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A BMX track at Langwarrin has riders jumping for joy. The new free public track features compacted dirt mounds along a path that weaves through trees. All skill levels, from beginners to experienced riders, can take to the ‘pump track’ to build skill and confidence. Frankston mayor Cr James Dooley said the new BMX track is already attracting riders. “The need for the track was highlighted in the Lloyd Park Master Plan and the Frankston Skate and BMX Facilities Strategy,” he said. “It also serves to encourage riders to stay out of the neighbouring bushland in Lloyd Park and is having a positive impact on the environment.” The council-funded track cost $100,000 took three months to build. The track is situated within Lloyd Park on Frankston-Cranbourne Rd, near the Langwarrin skate park, community hall and the Men’s Shed.

Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au A FRANKSTON real estate agent has been fined for failing to have trust accounts audited in accordance with state laws. Glenn Michael Ryan, 69, of Glenn Ryan Real Estate was fined $2000 and ordered to pay $1100 in costs after a hearing at Frankston Magistrates’ Court last week. The audit infringement is the second time in five years that Mr Ryan has failed to comply with audit requirements on trust accounts. In 2011 the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) ordered Mr Ryan “to establish better trust account procedures” due to a failure to correctly balance trust accounts for 13 months between 2008 and 2010. Trust accounts were also not audited in a timely manner. Real estate agents must set up trust accounts to hold home buyers’ deposits and rental bonds. Consumer Affairs Victoria issued Mr Ryan with an infringement notice after he failed to have his trust accounts audited within three months of the 2013-14 financial year as required under the Estate Agents Act 1980. Mr Ryan chose to have the infringement heard in court and said the latest infringement was an administration mix-up. “There is no way I can force an auditor to turn up,” he said. “They [the auditor] decided in July they couldn’t do the audit [until a later date]. I then wrote to the Justice De-

Jumpin’ Jack flash: Jack Jetson, 13, takes to the air over the dirt mounds installed as part of a new BMX track at Lloyd Park in Langwarrin. Picture: Yanni

Fined: Real estate agent Glenn Ryan challenged audit infringement in court.

partment and told them I may have some troubles getting it audited … but they then decided it didn’t matter whether I could get one – it was just my bad luck and I was going to be charged anyway.” Mr Ryan said he was charged by Consumer Affairs Victoria in October last year and decided to go to court. Consumer Affairs Victoria spokesman Michael Gleeson said Mr Ryan “elected to challenge the infringement in court, as was his right to do so”. “CAV wishes to make clear that the matter heard in court recently was in no way related to the 2011 VCAT proceeding. There was no allegation that Mr Ryan breached any of VCAT’s orders,” Mr Gleeson said. CAV confirmed there were no trust accounts irregularities after the belated audit was submitted. Real estate agents can be fined up to $18,200 for failing to have trust accounts audited within three months of the end of the financial year.

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In training: Rafferty Kilkenny, 6, Sonia Kilkenny and Mark Dreyfus prepare for next month’s Carrum Coast Guard Around The River Fun Run. Picture: Yanni

Friendly rivalry ahead of fun run IT will be federal versus state at next month’s Carrum Coast Guard Around The River Fun Run when Isaacs federal MP Mark Dreyfus and Carrum state MP Sonya Kilkenny face off against each other. Registrations are open now for the annual fun run, hosted by the Carrum Coast Guard to raise funds for the volunteer organisation, which will take place on Sunday 21 February. “Sonya is a formidable athlete, but I’m quietly confident that with my training I’ll put in a good show,� Mr Dreyfus said. “In the end, I’ll just be happy to help raise some funds for the Carrum Coast Guard.�

It will be Ms Kilkenny’s first time as a participant in the fun run. “The Carrum Coast Guard Around the River Fun Run is for a great cause. I’m really looking forward to participating and also giving Mark a run for his money,� she said. “I encourage everyone to get involved and support the Carrum Coast Guard.� The third annual Carrum Coast Guard Around The River Fun Run around Patterson River will be held on Sunday 21 February and there will be 6km and 12km events and a free 350 metres kids run. See carrumcoastguardfunrun. com for individual and team registration details and entry fee details.

SURF rescue helicopters are patrolling peninsula beaches daily to keep a look out for sharks, rips and people in distress in the water this summer. Emergency Services Minister Jane Garrett said the helicopter rescue service, run by Life Saving Victoria, had already completed 50 patrols along Victoria’s coastline this summer. “Rips are dangerous and unpredictable. Have a plan, check for warning signs and know what you’re going to do if you or your kids get caught in a rip,� Ms Garrett said. Life Saving Victoria says it is almost certain at least one person will drown on peninsula beaches this summer. Five people drowned here in the 2014-15 financial year, which represents 13 per cent of the 39 drownings across Victoria. In the 10-year period 2004-14, 41 people drowned on the peninsula and 115 were taken to hospital after almost drowning. Westpac lifesaver rescue helicopters have responded to 250 emergencies since the summer of 2009-10, including five incidents in the first week of this year alone. Two crews will scan the water looking for people in distress, boating accidents, rip currents and marine life, such as sharks. They will patrol the coastline from Waratah Bay in South Gippsland to Apollo Bay in south-western Victoria. Pilots will alert lifeguards on the ground and sound sirens from the air if they spot sharks swimming close to beaches. Their role is becoming increasingly

relevant with more people getting into trouble in the water. Many are unaware of the dangers of rips and currents. A Hampton Park man was saved from drowning at Blairgowrie’s Koonya surf beach, Christmas Eve. Three bystanders braved the surf for two hours to rescue the man who had drifted 500 metres out to sea. The 56-year-old was barely breathing and having difficulty staying afloat. A man and a woman died last week in The Alfred hospital after getting into trouble at Woolamai beach, Phillip Island, Sunday 10 January. They were among a group of seven family and work colleagues who got into trouble in waistdeep water, 7.30pm. The sandbank on which they were standing gave way and rips pulled them out of their depth, they said. Fortunately for the others, surfers and off-duty lifesavers were on hand to pull them from the water, perform CPR, and call emergency services. The surf rescue choppers can also support search-and-rescue operations for missing swimmers and boats, winch people to safety, and respond to distress signals sent by fishermen and others who find themselves in trouble on the water. Patrols will run daily until Australia Day – when thousands of holidaymakers head to Victoria’s beaches and coastal towns. It will then run weekends and public holidays until Easter. Stephen Taylor

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Swimmers make splash for Olympic glory SEVEN elite swimmers from the Mornington/Frankston Club “Flyers” need help in making their way to the Olympic trials in Adelaide, 7 April. The first step in this process is to compete at the NSW Open Championships, March 3-6, at the Olympic facilities at Homebush. For most swimmers this would be a lifelong dream: “Train hard, train long, stay focused” through early morning and late afternoon training sessions. Some days would include five and a half hours of training: swimming 10-15 kilometres in which all they do is follow that black line – anything for a chance to swim at the Olympic trials. Many steps need to be taken to reach that goal, with swimmers competing at many different levels: from as

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Art, summer and the spirit of things IT’S summertime: a time to experience the beach, the sea and the bush on the Mornington Peninsula. And, this summer, Lamppost Gallery, Mt Eliza, offers another way to connect with the Australian landscape. It’s Still Life is an exhibition of sculptures by artist, writer, TV producer and actor Nathan King, whose art explores states of being in the natural world. A leaf becomes a skeleton and a sea anemone becomes a shell-casing … Following these shifts and changes in natural forms, King’s work explores nature, its diversity and transience. Discarded, fallen and forgotten remnants of nature are salvaged and assembled into sculptural forms to accentuate the connections, reflections and relationships of each thing to everything else. The shape, colour, form and movement in one object is found reflected in another, as if they are related and yet they may be a rock, twig, seed pod, or a shell. When assembled together, the interconnectivity in nature becomes clear. “I create these sculptures to elevate nature in our eyes,” King said. “The spirit of being is expressed in such a variety of manifestations that there is a certain sense of wonder for me. I think that we can all too easily forget that sense of awe and wonder as we live in our urbanised, contemporary world. “A lot of art reflects our own clever abilities and skills in rendering the natural world in one medium or another. We risk losing our connection to the spirit and energies of the natural world in our rush to impress our own capabilities.

Elevating nature: Nathan King’s works connect with the landscape.

“These remnants and objects have a history of being – they are not what they once were, their present state is merely a reflection of their original form. Of course, they haven’t stopped ‘being’ – the spirit of their existence has just shape-shifted into another form. “This is a reminder to us about the changing nature of existence. Neither is better than the other – it’s just a different state of existence. These sculptures remind me that that is so.” King was brought up in London and knew nothing of the natural world until he discovered the “wondrous Australian landscape”.

“I have never lost that profound sense of shift and change it brought into my worldview and my life,” he said. “It dramatically shifted my sense of self. I would like to impart something of that understanding to others through my artwork.” It’s Still Life opens 7-9pm, Friday 5 February, at Lamppost Gallery in the foyer of St James the Less Church, corner Nepean Highway and Koetong Pde, Mt Eliza. It runs until 28 February. Gallery hours are noon-4pm Wednesday to Sunday. Details: follow Lamppost Gallery on Facebook or visit mteliza.melbourneanglican.org.au

Heartless thieves stun the Strikers PENINSULA Strikers soccer club members are still in shock after thieves broke into their clubrooms on New Year’s Eve. President Mark Brandon discovered the break-in at the club’s Centenary Park headquarters on McClelland Drive. “Initially I thought that the attempted break-in had failed but, once police arrived, it became clear what had happened,” Brandon said. “Thieves got in through the roof damaging four separate ceilings, two toilets, the bar and our storeroom. They also removed a safe bolted to a wall and stole its entire contents, leaving us well short of funds for the coming season.” But the theft of charity tins left him shaking his head in disbelief. “My god niece had placed tins in the club to raise funds for her daughter’s fight against brain cancer and, although these tins were well marked, they were stolen as well. “There was a photo album placed in front of the tins and two photos were removed from the album. “It’s one thing for the club to lose money and not have insurance, but to steal money being raised for 10-month-old Aurora Hall is another and I still can’t come to terms with that. “Aurora was diagnosed with cancer at eight months and, since then, doctors have remover 80 per cent of the tumour and the child is undergoing chemotherapy. “Her parents are juggling their jobs with their daughter’s medical treatment and everyday life and now this heartless act.” Detective Senior Sergeant Miro Majstorovic, of Frankston CIU, said it appeared

Shocked: Strikers president Mark Brandon is still coming to grips with the robbery.

the offenders were in the building for some time. “They have gone through the building jemmying internal doors. They have stolen from the safe and also stolen alcohol.” He said police were awaiting forensic results to advance their investigations. The Strikers will again raise money for Aurora at their season launch at Centenary Park on Saturday 27 February. Games will be held 1pm-5pm and, at 5.30pm Frankston mayor Cr James Dooley will open the club’s new training ground extension and floodlights. This will be followed by a game between ex-players and peninsula celebrities. All soccer enthusiasts are encouraged to attend. Anyone with information about the burglary is asked to call Frankston police or Brandon via email at president@ peninsulastrikers.com Craig Mackenzie

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Heat in the kitchen FIRE raged through a Carrum Downs kitchens factory in the early hours of Thursday 14 January. Carrum Downs CFA incident controller Darren Hind said pumpers from Carrum Downs, Frankston and Patterson River attended, as well as a forward command vehicle from Carrum Downs. Crews fought for 30-40 minutes to control the fire at AC&V Kitchens, which may have been caused by an overloaded power board. “One office was completely gone by the time we gained entry by forcing a small front door and cutting through the roller shutter,” he said. Picture: Gary Sissons

FROGS become more obvious after summer rains. Often heard but not seen, some of the common species to look out for are the common froglet, striped marsh frog and growling grass frog. To encourage the frogs to stick around, the Backyard Buddies program of the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife has issued tips on making a pond. “Water is incredibly important for Australia’s wildlife, especially our huge variety of frogs,” foundation CEO Susanna Bradshaw said. “A pond can offer an easy, permanent water source for your local amphibian buddies and will also benefit lots of other native animals too. “Australia is home to over 200 species of frogs that are found nowhere else in the world. Sadly Australia also has one of the highest rates of amphibian extinction in the world. So anything that can be done around Frankston or the Mornington Peninsula to provide habitat for them will be a big help.” Ms Bradshaw said frogs are facing threats from Chytrid fungus, water pollution, drought and predation from introduced pests. “Their numbers haven’t plummeted like this since the extinction of the dinosaurs,” Ms Bradshaw said. Providing a pond was “the best thing you can do for local frogs”. The presence of frog indicated a healthy ecosystem “as they are very sensitive to chemicals and environmental degradation” and cautioned against touching frogs as they reacted

to sunscreen or insect repellent. “We strongly advise that you do not relocate frogs or tadpoles as you could unintentionally be spreading the deadly Chytrid fungus,” she said. “While not all frogs live around ponds, they all need a water

We’re making level crossings a thing of the past. Upcoming changes to the Frankston line, North Road, Ormond and McKinnon Road, McKinnon January/February 2016 Due to level crossing removal works over summer, there will be changes to the way you travel. • Buses will replace trains on the Frankston line between Caulfield and Mordialloc stations from 23 to 26 January. • Buses will replace trains on the Frankston line between Caulfield and Moorabbin stations from 27 to 31 January. ry • North Road, Ormond will be closed at the level crossing overnight on 20 January and then again from 22 January to 1 February with detours in place. ebr ry • McKinnon Road, McKinnon will be closed at the level crossing overnight on 21 January and then again from 22 January to 1 February with detours in place. Please plan ahead and allow extra time for your trip. Visit levelcrossings.vic.gov.au or phone 1800 762 667 for details. Local traders will be open for business during this time so please support local businesses in the area. Delays and disruptions are annoying but we think you’ll agree – it’s about time.

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seasonal rains

Seal’s back for summer Pond dwellers: Numerous healthy frogs reflect a healthy environment and it is easy to provide them with a backyard home. Picture: Wendy Eiby

source to reproduce and keep their porous skin moist.” Ms Bradshaw free apps were available to help identify frogs calls which were made by male frogs trying to

attract females. Go to www.backyardbuddies.net.au for step by step directions for making a frog pond. To see frogs in your area see the Atlas of Living Australia.

ARCTO has become a regular attraction at Dromana, but the rules are: look but don’t touch. The adult bull seal first landed on the beach two summers ago and this year took up residence for four days early in January. On warm days beachgoers vying for their own bit of sand make it a bit hard to avoid the Australian fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus), although Arcto seems happy enough to share. “This is Arcto's third straight summer at Dromana and we want to make sure people stay at least 30 metres from him if he does come back," De-

partment of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) authorised officer Abby Smith said. Protected under the Wildlife Act, onlookers must stay at least 30 metres (dogs 50m) from Arcto and not touch or feed him. Ms Smith said she had “checked” the seal when he first appeared this year and found him to be in “fair to average health”. “He is a wild animal in his natural environment and we do not wish to unnecessarily interact with him," she said. "While we understand some peo-

ple might be curious or excited to see Arcto, the best chance of him staying in a non-stressed state is if people keep their distance. "We ask also those who might have dogs in the area to take a common sense approach by using a leash and remaining vigilant if Arcto is nearby. Ms Smith said the seal could have “all the time it needs” on the beach before getting “back into the swim of things”. For more information on the regulations, visit www.delwp.vic.gov.au or call 136 186. Sick, injured or distressed marine wildlife can be reported on 0447 158 676.

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Focusing on life down under Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au SHEREE Marris submerges herself in her work. An outspoken advocate the Mornington Peninsula, she concentrates on its rarely seen and hidden attractions. To actually see Marris at work requires some beach accessories, but not the ones advertised in style magazines or found hanging in trendy boutiques. An aquatic scientist, Marris is more usually billed as a “marine educator” and has long promoted the attractions that live under the waters of Port Phillip. Marris has been widely published and exposed on TV and radio in her quest to highlight the unusual and unexpected life forms that dwell beneath the bay’s surface. Her latest foray into the abundant waters is the documentary, Melbourne Down Under, which “brings to life” the coffee table book of the same name she published in 2011. A trailer for the production shows glimpses of life, and death, between the surface and the seabed, including seals and birds have successfully adapted to catching their prey underwater. The film shows the beauty and majesty unwittingly presented by life forms that live solely in the watery environment, their colours, agility and movement, especially shoals of fish. It also shows how suddenly things can change: the crab moving towards the camera with claws raised is oblivious to the danger from behind until the octopus strikes.

On the other side of the ledger a moment of wonder is created when a seal comes nose to nose with a weedy sea dragon, an seahorse-related marine fish that has to be seen to be believed. The former Hastings resident and Young Australian of the Year (2002), Marris says the documentary aims “to promote the wonders of Port Phillip, encourage exploration and use it as a platform to discuss how we can look after it”. “If people don’t know what exists on our front door step we can’t expect them to care.”

Most of the footage is shot in the waters around the peninsula by Marris and a small team of cinematographers. ”We also filmed a number of world first behavioural sequences which was exciting,” Marris said. Free screenings of Melbourne Down Under are being held at the Speigel Zelt (Three Palms), 154 Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento, 1-5pm and 2-8pm Monday 25 January. The first session includes a display of “beachcombing treasures” for children while the later session also includes the feature, Sex in the Sea.

The other world: Filmmaker, author and marine educator Sheree Marris takes a dive in Port Phillip, left, home to a variety of life forms, including the southern blue devil, right. Pictures: Jarrod Boord and Sheree Marris

Sky-rail proposal still ‘up in the air’ Continued from Page 1 An office of the Victorian Government Architect report released in 2014 found an elevated road or rail structure is “often a cheaper solution” but “will have a significant physical presence and impact on a place” (‘Elevated rail debate’, The Times 15/6/15). RMIT University lecturer on urban design Ian Woodcock told The Times last year he believed elevated rail lines are a good solution since they free up land for other uses underneath the rail line. “You can use the land for all kinds of stuff. You can create open public land there,” Mr Woodcock said. “You can put shops around the station area and integrate it better with the neighbourhood. There’s potentially a

huge public benefit with elevated rail at the right locations.” Mr Davis acknowledged elevated rail may be the best option at some, but not all, level crossing sites. “Nobody is arguing that there’s no location where this may be part of what’s required but this is being proposed as a solution on several lines for long distances and it’s clearly going for the cheapest option,” he said. “Cost control is important but not at the expense of long-term outcomes. These level crossing removals … are a once in a century change and it has to be done right. “There has not been genuine community consultation on this.” The Labor state government had

pledged to separate 50 level crossings across Victoria within eight years including eleven along the Frankston line. Frankston Council acting CEO Tim Frederico said council had been briefed on grade separation projects “but there has been no discussion regarding a raised rail network”. RACV public policy general manager Brian Negus has said all options must be looked at to separate rail from road at level crossing intersections. “Two examples where elevated rail solutions may well be the superior alternative are the Dandenong and Frankston corridors. “The key to finding the right solution is through good planning and urban design and consultation with the community.”

Line works: Level crossings removal works will be a common sight along the Frankston line in the next few years. Picture: Gary Sissons

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House robbed BURGLARS stole computers, cash, music equipment and jewellery valued at $8000 from a house in Burramine Ct, Frankston South, between Monday afternoon and Wednesday last week. Detective Senior Sergeant Miro Majstorovic, of Frankston CIU, said an awning window was forced to gain entry. Anyone with information is asked to call Frankston CIU on 9784 5555 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

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Arrests over stabbing TWO women have been arrested for allegedly stabbing a man at a Frankston shopping mall on Saturday last week. Leading Senior Constable Paul Turner said police would allege the pair stole items from a store in Station St about 3.55pm. They were confronted by staff as they attempted to leave. A struggle ensued with one of the women overpowering the staff member. A man saw the fracas and attempted to restrain one of the women, She allegedly stabbed him in the arm during the struggle. Two 23-year-old Frankston women were arrested by police, Thursday, and are currently assisting with inquiries.

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COMPUTER COURSES ACFE funded courses $118.00 ($95.60.00 concession) No classes on public or school holidays LEVEL 1 COMPUTER LITERACY – INTEL LEARN EASY STEPS The First Level provides training in practical skills such as word processing, spreadsheets, internet, and email. Tuesday 9.30 am – 12.00 pm, 9 sessions - starts 09/02/16 - or Thursday 9.30 am– 12.00 pm, 9 sessions - starts 11/02/16 LEVEL 2 COMPUTER LITERACY - INTEL LEARN EASY STEPS Next Level focus is on Internet-based tools, how to apply basic software applications and build the capacity to engage and remain a part of a complex and fast changing society. Tuesday 12.30 pm – 3.00 pm, 9 sessions - starts 09/02/16 - or Thursday 12.30 pm – 3.00 pm, 9 sessions - starts 11/02/16 LEVEL 3 COMPUTER LITERACY - INTEL LEARN EASY STEPS More Easy Steps build on MS Office skills and use Multimedia helpful to set up a home based internet run business. Friday 9.30 am – 12.00 pm, 9 sessions - starts 05/02/16 MS OFFICE LEVELS 1 & 2 - Evening classes available, please register your interest with reception staff

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Pop up, pop in for summer fun THE Frankston Visitor Information Centre is taking it to the streets this summer to spread the word about local events and activities for visitors and residents alike. A pop-up counter will open up every Thursday afternoon and on Saturday mornings at Frankston train station so sightseers can plan weekend fun around the region. “VIC staff and volunteers love sharing tips about all the great features of Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula and encourage locals and visitors to explore the diverse array of tourism offerings,” Frankston mayor Cr James Dooley said.

“Commuters and visitors will find the service convenient and time-saving as they won’t need to visit the VIC in person to purchase tickets for events like Sand Sculpting Australia exhibition ‘A Day at the Zoo’.” ‘The VIC Summer Pop-up’ is open every Thursday afternoon (3–7pm) and Saturday morning (10.30am–2.30pm) on a trial basis until March. The service will also be offered some Sundays on special event weekends such as the Australia Day weekend (23 and 24 January). See visitfrankston.com or call Frankston Council on 1300 322 842 for further information.

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COMMUNITY GROUPS SENIOR CITIZENS - Come and join our Senior’s Club. We have a great time each week. Call Jay or Linda on 5995 5281. Every Wednesday 12.45 pm - 3.45 pm PROBUS LADIES CLUB - Ladies meet the first Thursday every month 9.00 am - 12.00pm. Contact: 9789 0449 CHILD CARE & CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE PROGRAM Before and after school care, school holiday program. Fully accredited by National Childcare Accreditation Council. Phone 9789 7621 OCCASIONAL CARE - Approved Child Care - 5 Hour Sessions Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 2.00 pm. Cost: $35.25 full fee. As little as $8.28 per session with 100% CCB applied (Term booking). Please ring 9789 7653 THREE YEAR OLD PRE KINDER - A stepping-stone to four year old Kinder. Mon, Tues or Thus 9.15 am – 2.15 pm. Parents help on roster once a term. Limited places, booking essential on 9789 7653 PLAYGROUP - During school terms. Friday 10.00 am - 11.30 am. Mothers and Babies session Friday 11.45 am – 1.00 pm. $42.70 per term. Booking essential. IMMUNISATIONS - 2nd Wednesday of every month. Time: 10.30 am - 12.00 pm. WELCOMING BABIES 2015 - Local families with a baby born in the past 12 months are invited to a Welcoming Babies Ceremony to honour our newest citizens in the Langwarrin area. CHILDREN’S DRAMA - Helen O’Grady Academy. Ages 5 - 18 years. Wednesday 4.00 pm – 7.00 pm, school terms. Contact : 9016 3894 HAY DEE HO MUSIC FOR CHILDREN Children’s music classes. Friday 10.00 am – 10.45 am. Contact Jill 0425 713 430

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Warm welcome: David Hawkins, left, and Darren Burke man the Frankston Visitor Information Centre popup counter at Frankston train station. Picture: Yanni

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2A Balcombe Street, Mornington $1,575,000 plus McEwing Partners, 160 Main Street, Mornington, 5975 4555 Chelsey Gibson 0409 277 997

THIS large Cape Cod inspired family home is handsomely positioned high on Beleura Hill on a 590 square metre block. The dual-storey weatherboard design offers four bedrooms, three of which are on the lower level that share two bathrooms, and the main bedroom on the upper level is complete with a breathtaking ensuite with twin vanity unit and a large dressing room. Stunning views of Port Phillip Bay and evening sunsets are available from the private balcony. Decorated with a fresh light colour scheme that complements the polished timber floorboards, the high pitched gabled ceilings accentuate the sense of space

and light. An elegant kitchen features stone benchtops and quality stainless-steel appliances by Miele, with an adjoining casual meals area and front sun room making the most of this natural light. A crackling open fire-place in the cosy lounge room is a real stand out feature. A second open-plan living zone has multiple French doors opening out to sheltered decks perfect for entertaining and summer barbecues, and a renovated multi- purpose room offers that extra dimension for use as a home office or private quarters for guests. This wonderful family home has all the comforts required for comfortable living with a ducted

heating system, split system air-conditioning, ceiling fans, and striking stone work features throughout the interior. To utilise the home office space, there are two Telstra lines, and a separate internet connection to the multi- purpose room. The home is surrounded by lovely landscaped gardens which include a fish pond, and there is plenty of parking. Positioned in one of Mornington’s most sought after spots, within walking distance to Main Street and Mills Beach, this fantastic home offers the best of vintage character with state-of-the-art improvements for a quality lifestyle, now and into the future.

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HASTINGS 4 Penshurst Avenue Set on approx 700sqm this neat as a pin home features new floorbaords, plush carpet and open plan living. Comprising 3BR’s with BIR’s, new kitchen & bathroom. Step outside to the fully fenced yard with undercover entertaining area as well as an extra room perfect for an office, plus double carport & solar panels.

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An exciting opportunity to acquire this magnificent 4 bedroom plus study, family home, situated in one of the most sought after areas of Hastings. This wonderful abode beams plenty of natural light, with spacious living areas providing plenty of room for all to enjoy their own private space. Comprises 4 spacious bedrooms plus study, a central generous and well-designed kitchen for the astute cook, 3 family living areas, outdoor entertaining area plus double remote control garage, with internal access. Close to all local amenities including, schools, cafes, shops and all the beautiful Mornington Peninsula has to offer.

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AUCTION

MERRICKS BEACH 114 Bayview Road BEACHSIDE POSSIBILITIES Located approx. 230 metres from the beautiful white sands of Merricks Beach, this spacious home offers endless opportunities. Set on over quarter of an acre this property is engulfed in leafy green tranquillity, where the streets are unsealed, lined with pine trees and manna gums that offer an ideal habitat for the significant wildlife, and increasing large koala population. At almost 30 squares and with dual living, this two storey home is waiting to be revived. If you’re feeling creative, renovate and convert to your own significant beachside getaway with additional bed and breakfast possibility. Join the tightly held and exclusive seaside village on the Eastern side of the Mornington Peninsula on Westernport, where you can swim on any tide, join Merricks beach Yacht club, play on the two local tennis courts, and enjoy a lifetime of endless summers.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Public farewells discontinue soon Compiled by Melissa Walsh MRS J Millard has received a cable this week from her grandson, Sergeant Alex Kerr, to the effect that he was leaving for Australia after having been wounded in the head at Gallipoli. *** A number of wounded soldiers were entertained by “The Wattles” Club at the Park, Frankston, on last Sunday afternoon, when a most enjoyable time was spent. *** THE Dramatic entertainment advertised to take place at Somerville this evening, in aid of the Red Cross, has been postponed on account of the recruiting meeting being held the same evening. *** AT the special meeting of the Somerville Fruitgrowers, held on Monday evening, it was decided to hold the annual show as usual, on 15th March next, 20 per cent of the profits to be devoted to local patriotic funds. *** SIR John Madden will deliver an address in the Somerville Hall this evening, on behalf of the recruiting movement now being carried on throughout this Commonwealth. Lieutenant Fisher and others will also address the meeting *** THE annual meeting of the Frankston Mechanics’ Institute will be held on Thursday evening next, and the Somerville Mechanics will hold

theirs on the following evening. *** MESSRS T R B Morton and Son will hold a sale of 80 town lots on the ground, Railway Station Estate, Bittern, on Monday, 31st January. For particulars see advt. *** FOLLOWING up his vigorous policy to develop the military reserve at Langwarrin, Major Robson, Staff Officer Engineers, entered into consultation with Mr Hermann, the well known geologist of the Victorian Mines Department. The result has been that from four bores water has been struck in three cases. The test gave in one case 59 gallons per hour and in the other 350 gallons per hour, or a total of over 10,000 gallons daily. The boring has been engineered and expeditiously carried out by Mr W. Anderson, a practical and experienced drill foreman. *** CAPTAIN Coyle, who left Langwarrin Camp last week for duty at head quarters, is one of the best known members of the A. and I. Staff. As Camp Commandant at Langwarrin he reorganised the office staff, and by the erection of separate kitchens completely altered the system of cooking, by which means the troops are now better fed and quicker served. He provided more cold water shower baths and arranged for sea bathing three times a week. He rendered every aid for the Christmas treat and biography shows for the patients. He earned the gratitude of property

owners in the Frankston shire by the excellent system of military police, and used every effort to protect orchardists from raiding. At the last meeting of the Langwarrin Progressive Association a vote of thanks was passed for his services. Risen from the ranks, he has learnt by experience and intuition that laws must not be rigid, but, like a rubber band, should contract or expand. The essence of a soldier, his very presence inspired confidence. He raised the prestige of the military; and was rapidly gaining popularity. He comes of a type that fought our battles against Napoleon, and one whom Charles Lever would have delighted to honor. *** AT a meeting of the Langwarrin Progressive Association, held on Monday evening, Mr J. N. Marsh was unanimously elected a member. Three more nominations were received at the meeting, and altogether the association promises to soon become as strong and prosperous as in its earlier history. *** ALTHOUGH the weather continues to dry, the fruit crops promise to be of good quality and size. Prices for apricots and plums have been good, but with early apples very low prices have ruled. This was caused by the large importation of American apples. As this has now ceased more payable prices can be confidently looked for. Poultry keepers, owing to the reduction in feed prices, are gaining more

profitable returns, and flocks have increased to former sizes. *** YOUNG men are still enlisting from this district, and so far they have received a very nice farewell and presentation at the local hall. On Saturday evening, January 22, Norman and Peter Taylor have a send off, and at a later date, yet to be fixed, several more will be guests at a farewell concert. As it is intended soon to discontinue these public farewells, all the eligibles should hurry up, and not lose such a chance of being publicly honored through their bashfulness or timidity. *** DURING the school holidays the committee have had the shelter shed asphalted, and also have other improvements under way. We note the Cranbourne Shire has been allotted £50 from the Government for the purpose of making much needed improvements to the west boundary road, near the railway station and military camp. The traffic on this road has been very heavy for some time, and the prospect of its being made passable has given much satisfaction to the residents. *** THERE was a large attendance at the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall, on Wednesday evening, in response to the appeal of the sub-committee of the North Riding of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings, with the object of stimulating the enrolment of volunteers to go to the front in de-

fence of the Empire and to induce recipients of the war census appeals to reply in the affirmative. Cr Griffeth, President of the Shire, occupied the chair, and proceedings were commenced by singing “God Save the King”, Mrs M’Cormack playing the accompaniment. Apologies for inability to attend were read from Sir William Irvine, Major Blizzard, and Commander Brewis, R.N. The chairman explained the formation of the recruiting movement, and said it was their united determination to stand by the old flag, and the council is putting forth every effort to fall in line with the movement. He hoped that those who had fallen at Gallipoli, would act as a stimulus to others to enlist, and help to bring this great war to a termination, and that the Shire of Frankston and Hastings would bring forward their required quota. He then introduced Sir John Madden, and asked him to move the first resolution which was the same as that recently passed at the Town Hall, Melbourne. Sir John Madden, on rising was received with hearty cheers. He said that every Australian worthy of the name—and what an immensely lofty, undying name it must be henceforth!—that no man who thinks his services may be of use will hesitate to come forward and place himself and his services at the disposal of his country. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 22 January, 1916

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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

New skin clinic offers hope for acne sufferers LUMPS & Bumps Skin Clinic is Melbourne’s newest skin clinic and has set up in Mornington and boasts an impressive history for treating a wide range of problematic skin conditions. Lumps & Bumps is a family owned and operated skin clinic and director, Sarah England is a pioneer of advanced laser skin treatments, including for acne, dermatitis, hyperpigmentation, sun spots and a many other skin conditions. An example of Sarah’s expertise and pioneering work is found in her treatment of acne. Acne is a serious concern for many teenagers and their parents as this skin disorder can have negative impacts on an individual’s physical, emotional and social wellbeing. Through her research and clinical trials, Sarah has developed specific skills in the use of the Erbium Class IV laser technology that has

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delivered acne patients amazing results. In addition to laser treatment, acne patients are provided a comprehensive after-care program using medical grade skin care products (not available via normal retail outlets). Sarah notes that traditionally acne has been treated with antibiotics, both topical and oral, and while short-term results can be achieved, long-term results are often elusive. According to Sarah, antibiotics can work by reducing inflammation and destroying bacteria in the skin, however, the antibiotics used do not specifically target the acne bacteria. “Sometimes acne sufferers are prescribed the drug Roaccutane,” said Sarah. “However, there is well documented evidence of the potential side effects of Roaccutane which include persistent migraines, muscle pain, liver damage and birth defects. Further, it can make life difficult by

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causing patients to develop dry, itchy eyes that have to be constantly treated with lubricating eye drops.” Sarah’s revolutionary treatment of acne includes photodynamic therapy to destroy the acne bacteria and also shrink the sebaceous gland which in turn reduces the production of sebum. (Sebum is an oily or waxy substance that is secreted by the microscopic sebaceous glands in the skin). “Using this unique approach, acne treatments can be provided all year round, even in summer, as the medical grade lasers do not cause damage to the surrounding tissue and therefore the skin is not sensitive to light,” said Sarah. The medical grade after-care skin care products used to assist in the treatment of acne following laser treatment are not available in normal retail outlets.

“Cosmetics that are sold ‘over-thecounter’ do not penetrate the skin and only remain on the surface,” said Sarah. “Some of the retail products may contain harmful ingredients such as bleaches, and although they may destroy bacteria during early application, longer term they may cause the skin to become very dry and irritated - which potentially might lead to further development of acne pustules and a worsening of the acne skin condition.” Lumps & Bumps specialises in treating “difficult” skin disorders including dermatitis, hyperpigmentation, sun spots, benign moles and a host of other skin conditions. In addition to its clinical and cosmetic services, Lumps & Bumps is also a strong supporter of community education and conducts school seminars and workshops designed to educate children and parents on healthy

skin care and treatment options for a broad range of skin conditions. “At Lumps & Bumps we want to actively educate the community so that they can make the right decisions for themselves and their children. One of the programs we run involves free education seminars for parents and their school-age children. At these seminars parents and children can freely discuss their concerns and ask relevant questions,” said Sarah. Lumps & Bumps is also planning a series of free workshops to be held at their clinic where community members may attend to discuss a variety of skin-related topics. To contact Lumps & Bumps Skin Clinic call 1300 66 18 19 – or go to lumpsandbumpsskinclinic.com.au

WHAT’S NEW...

On the Beach – A Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery exhibition WHEN bans on daylight bathing were lifted in 1902, the beach became a prime leisure destination. The beach became not only a public space of recreation but also a place where the Australian identity was developing, for many epitomizing the liberties of Australia’s society. On the beach brings together 76 outstanding and iconic paintings, photographs and installations to consider the defining relationship we have to the shore. The exhibition features works by Vernon Ah Kee, Arthur Boyd, Gordon Bennett, Daniel Boyd, Max Dupain, Charles Meere, Tracey Moffatt, David Moore, Sidney Nolan, Polixeni Papapetrou, John Perceval, Scott Redford, Jeffrey Smart, Albert Tucker, Guan Wei and Anne Zahalka, as well as outstanding recently discovered works by George Caddy. A champion jitterbug dancer, Caddy’s photographs of ‘beachobatics’ were kept undisturbed in a shoebox for 60 years until they were ‘discovered’ by his son after his death. They capture the exuberance and optimism of Australian society between the wars. The beach first became a prime leisure destination in the early decades of the twentieth century. Up to Federation many artists had looked to the bush to galvanise a fledging nationalism, but during the interwar years this shifted and increasingly the beach became the site of Australian identity. Already by 1908 one Melbourne newspaper commented upon the ‘vast throng of holidaymakers all along the coast.’ In the years following the First World War, against a backdrop of a growing interest in physical fitness, the beach was seen as a place for creating ‘a fine healthy race of men.’ Understandings of the beach as an Australian way of life emerged during this period and increasingly the Australian type was associated with bronzed athletic bodies on the beach. On the beach looks at artists’ responses to the stereotype of the interwar period and juxtaposes modernist works with contemporary artists’ responses to include a more culturally diverse mix of people.

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Warhol | Ai Weiwei and Hermannsburg Potters, 16–26 January SPECIAL EVENT: THE BONDI JITTERBUG – GEORGE CADDY In conversation and Paul Caddy and MRRG

Curator Wendy Garden Thursday 18 February, 5pm for 5.30pm – 6.30pm MPRG Members $15, guests $18, includes drinks and nibbles Visit:www.mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au/events

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THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES

Heavy metal and the art of happiness By Stuart McCullough IT’S official: listening to heavy metal music makes you happy. Upon hearing the news I raced home and destroyed every album in the house by Angus and Julia Stone, Jack Johnson and every other surfing hippie that isn’t Jack Johnson but sounds exactly like him. I’ll admit that, for a moment, I felt fantastic. However, none of these albums were mine and their destruction – even if in the name of science – was somewhat controversial and so my sense of euphoria was short lived. Until now, I’d always thought the reason those guys in Metallica were so happy was because they’d just had a money fight in which they’d tossed wads of cash at each other, but it turns out it’s the music rather than the financial recompense that’s the cause of all this joy. According to the study, heavy metal makes you happy because it empathizes with you when you’re down. In that sense, it’s kind of like Blues music. But surely the explanation can’t be that simple? There must be something more to it than mere aural empathy? Heavy metal is so much more than music: it’s a way of life. Forget the Dalai Lama and burn your selfhelp books, we should all embrace the metal lifestyle in order to find the happiness we all so richly deserve. To understand why heavy metal music is the cause for such delight and unmitigated bliss, it is necessary to consider the elements of metal. Tight pants. If you don’t own a pair of tight pants, get some without further delay. And when I say ‘tight’ I’m talking about something that’s more or less a second skin and causes a ‘pre-

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served fruit’ effect on your delicate areas. I mean tight. Not only is it a superb look that’s forever fashionable, it’s crucial if you want to reach the high notes as you sing along to Iron Maiden’s ‘Run For the Hills’. Critically, it robs parts of your anatomy from an over-supply of blood. This,

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I feel, makes life in general a lot less complicated. The band Madness may well have extolled the virtues of Baggy Trousers and this, I feel, goes some way to explaining why the group was named ‘Madness’ and not ‘Happiness’. True bliss is found in tight pants.

The Double Kick Drum. Within the genre of heavy metal music, the use of the double kick drum is nigh on mandatory. But elsewhere, it’s as rare as a left-handed hammer. Scour the collected works of Britney Spears and nary a double kick drum you will find. Indeed, the lack of double kick drum may well be a contributing factor to Celine Dion’s slide into obscurity. There’s something wonderfully over the top about a double kick drum. It is a glorious thing that someone, somewhere once asked: why make do with one kick drum when you can have two? Given the vast majority of drummers are equipped with two feet rather than one, it’s a compelling question. It’s also a declaration: there’s no hiding when the drummer has a double kick drum. Setting up a double kick drum says: we pledge allegiance to heavy metal, regardless of the ridicule and opprobrium it brings us. It’s to be admired. Pale Skin. It’s often said that exposure to the sun is vital for producing vitamin B without which we are doomed to misery. That’s rubbish. Being left at the mercy of the sun is an invitation to sunburn, not happiness. True contentment is a studio tan. The pastier the better. It screams devotion to the art of metal at the expense of everything else, especially outdoor exercise. Proper Band Names. You can keep ‘Hootie and the Blowfish’ – it sounds like a children’s picture book. ‘The Beatles’ is an affront to spelling. ‘The Hooters’ sang about ‘All You Zombies’ before quitting the business and opening a chain of restaurants. Just

as we knew they always would. ‘The Foo Fighters’ should be a cartoon, not a rock band. Even worse are those bands that decide to double down. Duran Duran. Mr. Mister. Talk Talk. All of them equally dreadful. Frankly, the state of band names outside of metal are abysmal. Real bands have names that mean something; like Slayer, Five Finger Death Punch, Megadeth and The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza. The Mullet. It truly is the prince of haircuts. More than that, it’s about balance. Heavy metal is one of the last remaining sanctuaries for the mullet haircut. Once, it roamed throughout pop music like a gigantic Tyrannosaurus Rex, but just like that majestic beast, it is now pretty much extinct. Except, that is, within the world of metal. Business up front, party at the back: what more can you ask for from a haircut? Head-banging. It’s something you just don’t get with Kanye West. There’s something very primal about throwing yourself back and forward in time with the music. Forget dancing and anything that involves your hips. Science has spoken. Resistance is futile. No further correspondence will be entered in to. Instead of a balanced diet and plenty of sunlight, I should have been standing in front of a Marshall Stack and hammering on to my heart’s content. The answer is clear: I must surrender to metal if I ever want to be happy. It’s time to slip into some black jeans and let the ecstasy begin. Metal rules! stuart@stuartmccullough.com

Music  Arts  Food

SETH SENTRY By Billy Dixon

When you career begins in the furthest corners of a sleepy seaside village, nearly two hours from the centre of Melbourne, you’re going to have to put in some serious legwork if the rest of the world’s going to recognise you. Seth Morton lived on the Mornington Peninsula for nearly 20 years before a career in music beckoned him elsewhere. A small market that seemed to cater exclusively to cover bands and a general lack of industry saw the Peninsula of the mid-2000s unable to cater for an emerging artist of his calibre. Seth dropped his last name, adopted the Sentry moniker and left for the big city, where dreams could be realised. Even if he’d failed in his quest, at least there are some great record stores up in town. “I moved to Melbourne when I was 19… a long time ago. There was no music scene here. There were no live music venues and nobody was into rap music… except for me and one other guy at high school.” Though Sorrento, Seth’s home town, punches well above its weight in the retail sector, the offers were limited. “It was whatever music I could find at the cinema / video shop / CD shop in the village, which is where I got all my music. Luckily, I found Wu Tang albums and Gravedigger CDs, a whole bunch of old school, late-‘90s rap music. If people told me about something I’d have to go and order it in – you couldn’t exactly jump on Spotify!” The move has been kind to Seth. While he no doubt misses the reverie of old friends at the Frankston skate park, his life changed when he met Perry Chapman, A.K.A. Pez. “I met Pez through a girl that I knew… she said I should meet up with Pez and Matik, so I did. Then I met 360 through Pez, we started doing gigs

and writing songs together and Pez ended up producing my whole EP, and a bunch of songs off the next album as well. When you’ve all got similar interests and passions, it’s easy to make friends.” Thankfully, geography is no longer the creativity-choking force it once was. Yeah, the internet’s been around for a generation now, but what this generation’s done with it in the last decade has permanently changed the world. You can submerge yourself in the greasiest, darkest depths of an industry from the comfort of an arm chair, all the while behind a protective layer of bulletproof glass. Says Seth of the way things have changed, “I felt like I had to make a move to a different area because I physically couldn’t do what I needed to do on a daily basis, or interact with the people I needed to in order to be immersed in the music scene. It’s different now because where you’re at doesn’t matter so much… it’s almost at the point where you don’t need to release a physical CD anymore.” That’s not to suggest that pursuing Seth’s path would be easy now. In a world where everybody has become a publisher, the next competition for your listener’s earballs is already in post-production. The technology might be more readily available, but that doesn’t mean ability is. “I started writing music when I was 15, so yeah, it took a long time. But it never felt like it because I was so immersed in it, enjoying what I was doing, approaching every open mic night I could. It never felt like a long time coming because I had my head down in it, and I actually loved the process.” His best advice for the budding rapper or hip-hop artist is “the more you write, the better you get, and the more you

immerse yourself in it, the more people you’re going to draw toward you. “Or you could be like Adele, and sell 3.8 million copies in your first week!” Yes, or that. But for the rest of us, what matters is that you’re passionate about creation. Without that drive, with only a destination in mind, promising young artists lose their way, succumbing to old marketing tricks to get eyeballs and likes on pages. “They essentially become ‘meme’ pages. They don’t post any music, they’re not personable, it’s just about posting funny shit.” Which, ironically, can really subtract from the impression one might wish to cultivate. Perhaps even more ironically, Seth himself was once “that annoying dude who was spamming everyone my music, trying to get everyone to listen, once I’d made the decision to really go for it.” Even so, it was always about the music. Which brings us to our third and final irony in this literary trifecta – Seth isn’t entirely about music 100% of the time. While an artist having hobbies and interests outside their field isn’t exactly news (or, for that matter, ironic), it can make them human, connecting an artist to their community roots. For Seth, that’s gaming and skating. Konami’s latest entry, Metal Gear Solid: The Phantom Pain (starring Kiefer Sutherland) was passing the time until his game bugged out and he lost his progress. Enter, Star Wars Battlefront…unfortunately, that’s about all the info you’ll get from Wikipedia – he’s even managed to keep his date of birth hidden, apparently unintentionally. But even Seth Sentry needs to leave the house for inspiration. No longer able to “skate the park” in Frankston, he’s sought adrenaline through 10,000-strong crowds at festivals like

Falls. “I still skate, but everything hurts now! Apart from the fact I just broke my foot recently, when I fall off a skateboard these days everything is in pain.” A good enough reason to stick to the festival crowds, although he notes the different ambience in such an arena compared to a one-night headline act. “The intimate stuff is cool, but with 10,000 kids going mental, it’s hard to pass the festivals. It’s a little more detached, you’re there to perform and the crowd’s so far away from you that you can’t see any individual person’s face, they just become one big, hard-to-see entity. And that’s great – you turn it on, people go wild and you get a nice adrenaline rush and I love that, but I also love the intimate side of things. Gigs where you can actually talk to people, have the audience yell shit out, and feed off it.” As for the rest of the year? Seth Sentry’s returning to Melbourne’s south east at the end of the month to rock the Chelsea Heights Hotel, and that’s actually close enough to the Mornington Peninsula that there might even be a few familiar faces in the crowd. He’s got a couple more tours to knock over for this album, at which point he’ll whisk himself away to somewhere comfortable yet inspiring, somewhere he can do some serious writing. There’s “a bunch of surprises coming out this year, little features and stuff that I can’t get too specific about.” We love surprises, especially when coupled with vague descriptions of activity, because that usually means something big is looming. Stay tuned! Seth Sentry is playing at the Chelsea Heights Hotel on Monday, 25th January, 2016. Tickets available at the venue or from oztix.com.au. Frankston Times 18 January 2016

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Doggies have one last crack PROVINCIAL By IT Gully MORNINGTON is going all out in one last ditch effort to make the MPCA Provincial finals. Sitting in 10th place heading into their Round eight match against Rye, the Dogs found themselves 20 points behind second placed Long Island. There was no other result Mornington could afford than an outright win and the 20 points that came with it. After the completion of day one, the Dogs are on track to achieve their objective. Mornington won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Demons at RJ Rowley Reserve. The home side lasted 37.4 overs for a net return of 65 runs. Michael Heib was the destroyer with six wickets while Matt Dunn

top scored with 22 for Rye. The Dogs then batted for 22 overs. It was enough time for Matt Foon to belt an unbeaten 100 while Brad McDonald hit 31 at the other end. The Dogs finished their innings at 0/132 before sending Rye back in for the final 20 overs of the day. Mornington needs seven wickets and the Demons need a further 17 runs to make Mornington bat again. Rye will resume on day two at 3/51 with skipper Tommy Baron still at the crease, unbeaten on 31. Heib has another two second innings’ wickets to give him eight for the match at this stage. Crib Point has knocked Baxter out of the top four. Playing on their home deck, the Pies sent Baxter into bat first and proceeded to roll them for just 88 in 30.1 overs. Jacob Cook was outstanding with

the new ball for the home side, snaring 6/43 while Glenn Barclay claimed 3/37. Ben Brittain was again the only Baxter batsman to offer any real resistance, top scoring with 24. In reply, the Magpies were 4/44 at one stage before Ricky Thompson (39 not out) and Neil Clark (30) came out to bat. Rob Hearn also made 35 at the top of the order. The Pies will resume at 7/169, 81 runs ahead of the visitors. Ben Smith was the pick of the Baxter bowlers with 3/31. Long Island has set fourth-placed Somerville 172 for victory. The Islanders were bowled out with two overs remaining for the day. Somerville will resume at 0/4. Moorooduc has left Sorrento with some work to do in their match at Moorooduc Reserve.

Winning the toss and batting first, the sixth-placed Ducs made 216 in 75.1 overs. At one stage Moorooduc was in real trouble at 6/77. However, Nick Williams hit an unbeaten 95 and Adam Bayley hit 28 and together put up almost 100 for the seventh wicket. Bobby Wilson claimed three wickets for the Sorras while Ryan O’Connor, who left Ballam Park mid-season, claimed a couple of wickets. In reply, Sorrento is 0/4. Pines and Langwarrin are in battle in a “last roll of the dice” affair. The loser of this match can kiss their finals chances goodbye. After day one, Pines are the unbackable favorites after Rhys Chalkley (104) and Nick Wilcox (81) put on 153 for the opening stand. Former Roo Brent Magill then

made a quick fire 29 at the end of the innings to help the Piners to 298. Nathan Volpe was the best of the Langwarrin bowlers with 6/48 from 8.5 overs. Top of the table Peninsula Old Boys has set Mt Eliza 234 for victory after making 233 in 79 overs. Eivion Bowen top scored for the Old Boys with 63 runs while Glen Prendergast hit 53 at the top of the order. The batting order was very different for this clash with Brandon Lawler and Dylan O’Malley batting down the list and Wil Crowder and Bowen batting higher. Justin Grant was the best of the Mounties’ bowlers with 4/90 from 28 overs.

Scramble is on for top places DISTRICT By IT Gully WITH finals well and truly on the line in MPCA District cricket, every game is important for every team as we head for the finish line for the season. Whilst Baden Powell and Red Hill are safe at the top of the table, the scramble for the final two places has been left between five clubs. Heatherhill is one of those clubs fighting for a spot in the four and after day one against bottom of the table Boneo, they are on target to collect maximum points (20) for an outright win. Knowing full well that an outright opportunity beckoned, the Hills with Neil Martin at the helm, played their cards very strategically in a bid to get the desired result. They won the toss and batted first, with Kristian Miller hitting a teamhigh score of 45. However, after just 21 overs, the Hills declared their innings and sent Boneo into bat. The Pandas batted for 58.4 overs for a return of 111 runs. Jake Theobald was the best of the bowlers with 4/22, giving him 25 wickets across the various formats for the season. Ben Davies, who made his debut last week, backed up his strong first efforts with 3/22 from 16 overs. Baden Powell was restricted to one of its lowest scores of the season against third-placed Pearcedale. While Travis Kellerman continued his purple patch with the bat making 77 at the top of the innings, the rest of the top order, for a change, failed to fire a shot. Chris Dew was simply outstanding for the Panthers with 7/42 from 26 overs, including nine maidens. He removed the top four batsmen, including the in-form Tom Wood and Rhys Elmi. The Panthers batted the final three overs for the day without loss. A Pearcedale win would be massive for the competition and really open up the premiership race.

Delacombe Park’s season still has a flicker of hope and they are in a sensational position against Seaford Tigers. The Tigers won the toss and sent Delacombe into bat. The visitors made 175 in 50.5 overs with Rowan Charles top scoring with 46 and Shane Deal getting 39. Jordan Watters was the best of the Tigers’ bowlers with three wickets. In reply, the Tigers are in a world of pain at 5/72. Deal, who remains the most underrated cricketer in the MPCA, has 2/17. Flinders is currently in fourth place on the ladder but that won’t be the case at 6.10pm this Saturday night after day one of the match against Red Hill. The Sharks need to chase down 304 to beat the Hillmen. That simply won’t happen. On Saturday, Simon Dart helped himself to another century for Red Hill, the skipper scoring 108. Rheede Hopgood scored 57 and Andrew Mock chimed in with 35 at the end when the score was already settled. Shane Beggs bowled 14 overs for the Sharks and picked-up 3/54. With the likes of Lincoln Toy and Glenn Collett headlining the Red Hill attack, 304 is well out of Flinders’ reach. Mt Martha and Main Ridge are out of the race for finals but remain engaged in a duel at Ferrero Reserve. The Reds sent Main Ridge into bat first and the visitors made 165 in 74 overs. Gareth Wyatt top scored with 34. Curtis Stone was the pick of the Mt Martha bowlers with 3/24 from 16 overs. Kyle Bendle and Jake Smart each collected two wickets. In reply, Mt Martha faced the final six overs of the day and lost Alex Mason along the way. They’ll resume at 1/9.

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came in at the end and smashed 65. Frankston YCW’s season is well and truly still alive after the opening day of its match against Hastings. The Blues won the toss and batted first and set a score of 173. Jake Hewitt was the star with the bat for the Blues with 95, while Isuru Dias hit 27 at the end of the innings. At one stage, Hastings was 6/75. Lai Leaunoa opened the bowling for the Stonecats and took 4/25 from 17 overs, while teenager Sam Fulton claimed 3/41 from 14 overs with the new pill. In reply, the Stonecats are in command at 2/85 with Leaunoa (29) and Jason Bedford (21) still at the crease. Carrum Downs, currently in fourth place on the ladder, took another jolt in the arm for finals action after Mark Snelling belted 123 against Skye. The Cougars made 7/294 in 75 overs before sending Skye in for the final five overs of the day. Skye lost 2/2. Earlier, Scott Rodda picked-up 5/83 for Skye. Top-of-the-table Dromana still has its work cut out to beat Balnarring. The Hoppers batted first and made 192 in 65 overs, Jack Fowler top scoring with 51 and Jeff Bluhm scoring 48. Mitch Kleinig was superb for the Saints with 4/54 from 13 overs while Justin Brown claimed 3/41. Brenton Taylor will resume on 29 for the Saints as they resume at 1/42.

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MU-X 4X2 LS-T 7 SEAT AUTO

$

43,990 DRIVE AWAY

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• 17” ALLOY WHEELS, FOG LIGHTS, SIDE STEPS & ROOF RAILS • PREMIUM AUDIO, SAT NAV & 10” DVD ROOF MONITOR • PASSIVE ENTRY & START SYSTEM • LEATHER APPOINTED SEATS§

25,990 DRIVE AWAY *

*

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PLUS $1000 FREE ACCESSORIES‡

MU-X 4X4 LS-U 7 SEAT AUTO

39,990 DRIVE AWAY

*

D-MAX 4X2 SX SINGLE CAB CHASSIS MANUAL

EXCLUSIVE 3.0L ISUZU TURBO DIESEL

• PREMIUM AUDIO w/ BLUETOOTH® & IPOD® CONNECTIVITY • FUEL EFFICIENT 8.0L/100KM# • HUGE 2,550MM LONG ALLOY TRAY~ • CRUISE CONTROL & POWER WINDOWS

LIMITED STOCK

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$

36,990 DRIVE AWAY *

EXCLUSIVE 3.0L ISUZU TURBO DIESEL

• PREMIUM AUDIO w/ BLUETOOTH® & IPOD® CONNECTIVITY • FUEL EFFICIENT 8.1L/100KM# • OUTSTANDING 3.0T TOWING+ • REAR PARK ASSIST

NEW MODEL

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LMCT 10467

5-star ANCAP safety rating on 4x4 D-MAX Crew Cab models built from November 2013 onwards, 4x2 D-MAX Crew Cab High Ride models built from November 2014 onwards and all MU-X models. ^5 years/130,000km whichever occurs first, for eligible customers. Excludes trays and accessories. >The Capped Price Servicing Program applies to eligible Isuzu UTE vehicles with a warranty start date after 1 January 2015. The program covers the first 6 scheduled services in line with the scheduled service intervals. Program price subject to change. For full terms & conditions and current pricing visit isuzuute.com.au/service-plus. +3.5 tonne braked towing capacity on all 4x4 D-MAX models and 3.0 tonne braked towing capacity on all MU-X models when fitted with an optional genuine Isuzu UTE tow bar kit. ~Includes economy alloy tray fitted at motorpool. #ADR 81/02 laboratory tests (combined cycle) for D-MAX models built from 5 November 2014 onwards and MU-X models built from 6 November 2014 onwards. §Leather on body contact areas of the seats. *Private and ABN holders only on 2015 build plate models. Excludes government, fleet, rental & non-profit buyers. Includes one year business vehicle registration, CTP insurance, dealer delivery and statutory charges. Metallic/mica/pearl paint $396 extra. Only at participating Isuzu UTE Dealers from 1/1/16 until 31/3/16 unless extended, varied or while stocks last. †Unless varied or extended in writing, offer is limited to standard items contained in the first Scheduled Service (6 Months/10,000km whichever occurs first) on 2015 build plate D-MAX & MU-X models sold & delivered between 1/1/16 and 31/3/16, to private & ABN holders only. Excludes demonstrators. Offer is only applicable to the standard items in the first Scheduled Service as listed in IUA Warranty and Service Booklet and is not transferrable to other Scheduled Service/Make-up Scheduled Service, any additional service requirements are at owner’s expense. Only at participating Isuzu UTE Dealers. Not available with any other offer excluding the $1,000 free accessories where offered. ‡Genuine Isuzu UTE accessories on 2015 build plate 4x4 D-MAX & 4x4 MU-X models sold & delivered between 1/1/16 and 31/3/16, unless varied or extended, to private & ABN holders only. Excludes demonstrators. Available at Mornington Isuzu UTE. Not available with other offers.

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