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Crime down amid ‘spin’ allegations Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au REPORTED crimes across the Frankston area dropped in the first three months of the year according to the latest figures released by the Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.

The statistics, released on Thursday (14 June), showed there were 14,313 offences recorded in the Frankston region in the 12 months until March, down from 16,652 at the same time the year before.

Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke welcomed the 14 per cent crime drop.

“This is what happens when you’ve got a government that gives police the resources it wants which is more police, more power and more protection to get things done,” he said.

Mr Edbrooke said 10 new police officers had recently been added in Frankston.

Neighbourhood Watch Victoria, which started with a pilot program in Frankston in 1983, welcomed the statistics “indicating a continued decline in crime across the state”.

There was a decrease of about 10 per cent across Victoria. Neighbourhood Watch Victoria CEO Bambi Gordon said it is vital for communities to band together to build relationships with police and report crime.

NeighbourThat is where hood Watch plays such a vital role,” she said.

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three-plus decades; to have connected, informed and empowered communities, and community members who feel safe and secure.”

Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton congratulated Neighbourhood Watch on its 35th anniversary.

“Over this long period of time, our organisations have shared a close relationship, with Neighbourhood Watch playing a key role in crime prevention. “ State Liberal opposition police spokesman Edward O’Donohue accused Premier Daniel Andrews of “spinning about crime statistics”.

Mr O’Donohoe said there has been a rise in violent crime including home invasions, carjackings, assaults and “youth gang violence” in the past few years.

“In the nearly four years of the Andrews government, attempted murder and manslaughter is up 42 per cent, burglary and break and enter is up 33 per cent and assaults are up 17.2 per cent. Under Daniel Andrews, there has been an increase in home invasions, an increase in carjackings, an increase in assaults, an increase in youth gang violence and an increase in the number of his excuses.”

Voters will go to the polls on November for the state election.

Mr Edbrooke will face a fight with Liberal candidate Michael Lamb, a Victoria Police officer, in the marginal seat of Frankston.

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Getting in early to lift cycle of care Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au AN program under which children receive care and advice from paediatricians at school – rather than having to visit a a hospital or clinic – is being hailed a success after 12 months.

The outreach strategy is aimed at children and parents in low socio-economic areas who cannot easily access such a specialist service.

In many cases the parents would not be able to pay for the service or be able to transport their child.

Behavioural development issues may also work to frustrate attendance.

Four areas chosen for this collaboration between Peninsula Health and schools are Hastings, Frankston North, Rosebud and Mornington Park.

The service has been able to expand with the help of Menzies – Caring for Kids.

Paediatricians visit primary schools in these areas weekly to discuss a range of issues with children identified by the school, as well as their parents. “We do case conferencing with their parents and teachers so we are all on the same page,” Peninsula Health’s clinical director of paediatrics Kathy McMahon said.

“We aim to provide expert care and management in a timely way, and their parents are grateful for it.”

Last year 1000 pupils were counselled and paediatricians made 300 appointments in the first term.

“Previously, when the service was being run in hospitals, sometimes the

kids never came, and we would have trouble getting in touch with their schools,” Ms McMahon said.

“Now we all sit around a table to discuss a child’s development and medical problems.”

The children’s backgrounds provide a clue to their situation: about 20 per cent are from families where their two parents remain together, and 50 per cent are already involved with the Department of Health and Human Services.

“Some are real hard core, with lots of bad stuff happening in their families,” Ms McMahon said.

“Our program aims to give them the best aspects of care and education; to get them out of that cycle.

“It’s a long-term project and we have had a 50 per cent improvement this year.”

Ms McMahon said she has had discussions with local GPs about joining in the program, as well as possibly involving social workers to grapple with social issues.

Another improvement in the service would be assessing pre-school children so they are not “behind the eight ball” when they begin school.

“The earlier you can provide intervention with development issues or speech pathology the better the longterm outcome,” she said.

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Sold! Ansett land changes hands Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au RETIREMENT village proprietor Chas Jacobsen has bought the last parcel of the former Ansett estate in Mt Eliza for an “undisclosed sum”, believed to be around $33 million.

The 22.3-hectare block is an addition to the neighbouring 11.7-hectare Gunyong Valley estate which he bought from the estate of the late Lady Joan Ansett for $14.5 million in 2006.

Equity Trustees announced the sale after a “comprehensive six month expressions-of-interest campaign” for the property owned by the R M Ansett Trust in Mt Eliza.

The land, on four titles of varying sizes and with 100 metres of beachfront, is at the corner of Kunyung Road and Albatross Avenue. It was sold as a single parcel on an unconditional basis with contracts signed Friday 8 June.

The sale price, purchaser and details of the agreement were not disclosed.

The chief operating officer of Village Glen retirement village at Capel Sound, Peter Neilson, said Mr Jacobsen was “happy with the purchase and the price he paid”.

“What he does with it is up to him.

He knows all about its zonings and what can be done there. It’s a significant land holding,” Mr Neilson said.

He said Mr Jacobsen lived on the

adjoining block with his family. “He farms cattle there and so we can presume that will continue.”

Equity Trustees managing director Mick O’Brien described the sale as a “great outcome for the Ansett Trust which will now be able to invest more funds to meet its charitable purpose – to assist children to take their place in life.”

Since its establishment in 2010 the trust has distributed more than $5 million to programs that assist young people, including those in out-of-home care, charities that run children’s programs and scholarships to schools on the Mornington Peninsula, he said.

Mornington MP David Morris said it was “encouraging that the R M Ansett Trust has said that the purchaser is someone with a great understanding of the significance of this parcel of land”.

He said the “initial approach taken by the Trust’s consultants (Ernst and Young) was very different, suggesting that this was a land bank that had potential for redevelopment for commercial, hospitality, healthcare or education, of course, with the usual disclaimer subject to approval”.

“I welcome the change of heart.”

Mr Morris said the green break between Mt Eliza and Mornington was defined and protected by long-standing urban boundaries “and this land is a very important part of it”.

“Any development of the land must protect the existing landscape and be fully consistent with the existing green wedge zoning.”

Mr Morris said any approval for changes to the urban boundary would have to pass through state parliament.

“While it is possible, the chances of a successful application are probably less than 1 in 100 if not 1 in 1000,” he said.

“I call on the Minister for Planning [Richard Wynne], and the Premier [Daniel Andrews], to join me in a commitment to oppose any move to weaken current controls or to allow quasiurban residential development.”

During the sales campaign, Mt Eliza Association for Environmental Care president Des Berry said the land could not be subdivided for residential development.

“It is in the green wedge and any prospective buyers should carefully check the legal ramifications of any possible subdivision,” he said.

“We are an environment group and our aim is to protect the area’s significant native vegetation, especially along the foreshore.”

Mr Berry said his group doubted the land’s existing boundaries could be “realigned” as stated in the Ernst and Young brochure.

“We would fight any redevelopment,” he said.

Mail got through but not postie’s bike A POSTIE was lucky to escape serious injury when his bike was sandwiched by two cars in Rosebud, Wednesday afternoon. The postie was returning to the depot about 3.30pm when he found himself sandwiched in Bayview Road. Both cars and the bike were extensively damaged.

First Constable Chris Spero, of Somerville Highway Patrol, said it was likely “multiple” charges would be laid against the driver of the green

car, a 26-year-old Rye man, depending on the result of blood tests. These could include drug driving, careless driving and driving while disqualified.

Spokesman John Pyrros said Australia Post had offered the postie support after his ordeal. “He was lucky to avoid serious injury and we are thankful he’s OK,” he said.

Anyone who saw the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

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The 61-year-old father of adult children from Frankston South, was hit by a garbage truck on Moorooduc Highway, near Bungower Road, about 10.40am.

Police attended and later interviewed the truck driver, 53, of Noble Park, at Frankston Police Station.

Acting senior sergeant Pat Hayes, of Frankston police, said, Thursday 14 June, that “no cause of death has been ascertained at this point and no charges laid”.

He said a pair of headphones found at the scene would form part of the investigation.

The stretch of the Moorooduc Highway where the cyclist died was considered semi-rural, although it was a “busy stretch of road”, he said.

Northbound lanes on Moorooduc Highway remained closed between Tyabb and Bungower roads that evening.

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Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au POWER company AGL sees two agreements signed on Tuesday 12 June as “advancing” its plans to moor a floating gas terminal at Crib Point.

The company said one of the agreements “enables berth upgrades at the Port of Hastings as well as a leasing agreement that would be required, should the AGL project go ahead”.

The other agreement involves building a gas pipeline from Crib Point to Pakenham.

The project for the 300 metre long floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) has yet to receive government approvals and the go ahead from the AGL board.

Announcement on Tuesday of the agreements came with assurances that completion of the gas terminal will guarantee power discounts for small businesses.

“Small businesses in Hastings, Crib Point, Bittern and towns along the pipeline route can look forward to a community energy offer delivering guaranteed discounts on AGL’s electricity and gas prices, should the project proceed,” AGL spokesman Kelly Parkinson said.

The announcement also comes three days before the 15 June deadline for submissions to AGL about the plan.

The Save Westernport – No Gas terminal for Crib Point group says the FSRU will pose a safety risk to the town and endanger Western Port’s marine environment. The group is

holding a public rally on Sunday 1 July.

State Liberal MP for Hastings Neale Burgess says he’s consistently backed the Crib Point community’s fight against industrial development and is opposed any industry south of Hastings.

“It’s time the wished of Crib Point residents came first,” Mr Burgess said.

His Liberal federal colleague, Flinders MP Greg Hunt has been less forthcoming but last week issued a statement saying: “I have long argued that South Port is not the place for industrial development and my view hasn't changed in a decade. This ap-

plies to all such proposals.

“Crib Point has become a residential community over the last few decades and it has long been my view that it should not be reindustrialised. It is up to the Andrews Government to explain why it wants to reindustrialise Crib Point.”

Mr Hunt has been criticised for telling residents asking him about the project to visit AGL’s website. The News has asked him if he regards the floating gas terminal as industrialisation.

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A statement issued by AGL last week quotes the port authority’s CEO Malcolm Geier as saying he is “working with AGL as the project assessments and feasibility studies continue”.

“The port team looks forward to working with AGL and the community on the next phase of what is an exciting project for the port and Crib Point,” Mr Geier is quoted as saying.

A separate news release from the port authority said Mr Geier “noted that the port was fortunate to be in a position to be able to assist AGL in securing Victoria’s gas supply needs”.

“The port is well placed with natural

deep water channels and existing infrastructure available to facilitate projects such as AGL’s. The prospect of the port playing a part in AGL’s plans to secure the state’s gas supply needs and provide additional competition in the domestic market is exciting.”

The second agreement signed by AGL last week is with the APA Group for a gas pipeline from Crib Point to Pakenham.

“Although we have been consulting with community members and governments since 2017, some community members are still understandably concerned about the project and the impact it might have,” Mr Parkinson said.

“We will continue to engage and involve any stakeholders in the assessment process.

“We’re carrying out feasibility into using the Crib Point Jetty because this has been identified as the best site to minimise local impact.

“We are very aware that Western Port is an environmentally sensitive area and many areas within it are covered by the RAMSAR international convention on the protection of wetlands.

“There is already an existing jetty that currently functions for petrol importation.

“It has an existing deep water berth that does not require deep dredging and importantly it’s a relatively short distance from the Victorian gas network.”

Mr Parkinson said another location “would require the construction of a new jetty and significant excavation of the bay floor”.

Road trauma claims victims FIVE people died across Victoria as a result of road trauma over The Queen’s Birthday long weekend (9-11 June).

A cyclist, motorcyclist, pedestrian and two drivers were killed with three deaths occurring within two hours of one another on Monday.

Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Doug Fryer said we now have five families trying somehow to come to grips with the reality of road trauma.

“Our police have had to knock on five doors this weekend and deliver an unimaginable message,” he said. “I feel for the families, friends and extended community impacted and also our police officers; attending collisions at all times of the day and night.” The fatalities were: n The death of a 70-yearold woman in a driveway on Saturday 9 June when she was struck by a car in Parkdale just before 10am. n A 52-year-old man killed in Stawell on Sunday 10 June, when his car rolled and struck a tree just before 7.30pm. n A 61-year-old male cyclist in Moorooduc, on Monday 11 June following a collision with a garbage truck about 10.40am. n A motorcyclist, aged in his 50s, who was killed on Monday when he collided with a car at Heathcote about 11.15am. n The death of a 28-year-old man when his 4WD rolled backward on a steep incline striking him while off-road, in

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Police conducted more than 137,400 preliminary breath tests and 2051 roadside drugs tests over the long weekend; detecting 227 drink drivers and 148 drug test offences.

“I’m concerned by the number of drink and drug drivers and unauthorised road users taking to our roads,” Assistant Commissioner Fryer said.

“One in every 605 drivers was over the limit and one in every 14 motorists tested for drugs returned a positive result.

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Trevor Douglas Martyn General Division OAM A PORTSEA resident who spent 50 years in the trucking industry has been awarded a medal in the general division OAM in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Trevor Douglas Martyn said he was “amazed and proud to be considered” for the award for service to the road transport industry and to the community.

“Trevor has made an enormous and selfless contribution to the Australian transport industry over a highly-decorated career spanning more than 50 years,” Victorian Transport Association CEO Peter Anderson said.

“He served on the executive council of the VTA 1998-2005, including four years as president from 2002-05.”

Mr Anderson said he could “think of no one worthier and more deserving of an Order of Australia Medal than Trevor for his many services to the road transport industry and to the community”.

“Trevor also served as a director and executive chair of the Australian Trucking Association from 2002-10 [which] underscored his commitment to the transport industry and brought about change and improvements to make the industry safer and more prosperous.”

Mr Martyn also chaired the Driver Education Centre Australia (DECA), 2007-12, was president of the National Bulk Tanker Association and chaired the Global Air Ambulance for four years.

He was managing director of FBT Operations for 38 years from 19692007.

He is on the boards of several businesses and is chairman of residential aged care and disability services provider Mayflower, and director of Decoral Trust.”

Mr Martyn has been a Rotarian for 35 years and is the past president of three Rotary clubs. He is now at Sorrento Rotary Club.

The keen sailor was vice commodore and also club captain and a past general committee member of Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club.

He is passionate about the issue of mental health and is a supporter of the Haven Foundation, which raises funds and provides housing for those with mental illness.

was superintendent of Life Saving Victoria, 1976-79. He was a former chief referee, chair of the Rescue and Resuscitation Panel, and secretary Life Saving Victoria Aquatic Sports Council.

Mr Waters was Coach of the Year, Life Saving Victoria, 2014-17, and inductee, Hall of Fame, Surf Life Saving Australia, 2017. He was made a life member of Life Saving Victoria, 2012, and received the President’s Medal, Surf Life Saving Australia, 2007. Life Saving Victoria named a perpetual trophy after Mr Waters in recognition of his services.

Geoffrey Walter Waters General Division OAM THE late Geoffrey Walter Waters, of Bittern, who died in August last year, has been honoured for his extensive services to surf lifesaving. Shortly before he died he was awarded Life Saving Victoria’s Coach of the Year.

Mr Waters was rescue and resuscitation head coach at Mt Martha Life Saving Club, 2014-17, and at Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club, 2013-17.

He was chair, Victorian Rescue and Resuscitation Panel, 1990-2017, and former president, captain, Hall of Fame member, and chief instructor at Pt Leo Surf Life Saving Club.

Mr Waters served in a range of roles with Surf Life Saving Victoria: member of the finance and recruiting committee, house competition, carnival venues, touring, Aquatic Sports Council and Board of Examiners, 1969-2001. He

Sean Anthony Whelan Emergency Services Medal AN emergency services volunteer involved in more than 600 marine rescues, mostly in extreme conditions, Sean Anthony Whelan was

awarded the Emergency Services Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Volunteer Marine Rescue’s Sean Whelan, who is also a past recipient of the National Medal, received only the third ESM medal awarded this year.

Mr Whelan, of Mt Martha, has been a VMR member at Mornington for more than 20 years. As training officer he is said to have introduced innovative and interesting ways of presenting training sessions to members, and served on the VMR executive committee.

VMR’s Tim Warner said the safety of his crew and the people in distress have always been paramount to Mr Whelan. “There are many people who owe their lives to Sean’s contribution to Volunteer Marine Rescue in Victoria.”

Mr Whelan said: “I am so very humbled by all of this, thank you and to all for the kind words. I feel I have grown up at VMR, joining at 22, to now at 43.

“I have been blessed to have worked alongside some truly great people, people who have been mentors to me not only in the skills of marine rescue but also in life.

“I know none of us at VMR do it for medals and I must say I feel a little awkward receiving this, so I attribute this recognition to the whole team that is VMR Mornington/Hastings: well done to you all.”

Mr Whelan is the seventh VMR member to receive the ESM.

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and community groups Peter Anthony Sallmann

Association of Australia and volunteering with the Rotary Club of Frankston Sunrise.

Mr Kincade said he was surprised when he found out he was nominated for an OAM. “I do things for other people because I can — not for recognition or reward. I do it because I can do it.”

“I’m a bit embarrassed because I didn’t expect it, that’s for sure.”

The former funeral director said the Vietnam Veterans Association “looks after” those who served and he said 45 per cent of all Vietnam veterans live in Victoria.

“We keep trying to better the conditions for Vietnam veterans, making sure they’re being looked after by carers, by the government, and if they’re struggling with anything we’ll go into bat for them.”

Mr Kincade was conscripted in 1967 and served as an infantry rifleman in Vietnam in 1968 before returning in 1969.

“I did my time there and still retain the friendships that I made in the army. We enjoy our brotherhood together.”

He still also enjoys visiting schools across the state to talk to pupils about Australia’s wartime history, describing it as “therapeutic”.

General Division AM PETER Anthony Sallmann, of Red Hill, was awarded an AM for “significant service to the legal profession as a leader and advisor to professional judicial organisations, and as an educator”. He was born in 1949.

Brendan Robert Kincade General Division OAM A VIETNAM veteran has been awarded a Medal in the General Division OAM in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for service to veterans and their families.

Brendan Kincade, 71, now lives in a lifestyle village in Hastings but the former Frankston and Somerville resident keeps in touch with comrades across the Frankston region thanks to his role as vicepresident of the Vietnam Veterans

who have served and can take a joke and have a good sense of humour. I just love it.”

Mrs Myers’ drive to help others was also fostered when she and Les owned a driving school for several years.

She said most of the learners she took out on the roads were “middle-aged ladies”.

“Mature people are the best to teach because they want to learn to drive, not just to pass the test.”

Mrs Myers was named 2018 Frankston City Citizen of the Year

by Frankston Council in January.

She described both awards as “a great honour”. has been awarded a Medal in the General Division OAM in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Cheryl Myers, 56, was awarded the OAM for service to veterans and their families.

She is president of the Frankston and District Partners of Veterans Association of Australia and office holder at the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia and the Frankston sub-branch of the RSL. Husband Les is a Vietnam veteran wounded in war.

Mrs Myers said she got involved in the peacetime activity of helping veterans’ families after Les retired due to his war wounds.

“I got involved in volunteering and drive the RSL bus three or four times a week,” she said.

“I enjoy so much taking them out, especially the ex-servicewomen

Cheryl Lynne Myers General Division OAM A LIFETIME Frankston resident who helps war veterans’ families

Robert William Kilby General Division OAM FRANKSTON resident Robert Kilby, 86, was awarded a Medal in the General Division OAM in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for service to youth with a disability through education initiatives.

Mr Kilby, a Justice of the Peace, was recognised for his help in establishing and operating the Burwood East Special Developmental School.

He said he got involved in 1984 while living in the area as the school “was getting built”.

Such is Mr Kilby’s enthusiasm for helping children with disabilities in education, he returned to the school committee in 2007 after a break and is still involved.

He praised the passion of the teachers at the school.

“They do it very cheerfully and with great enthusiasm,” Mr Kilby said.

“I admire the parents and the staff and that’s why I’m still involved.”

Pauline Nellie McLaughlin General Division OAM FRANKSTON South resident Pauline McLaughlin was awarded a Medal in the General Division OAM in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for service to community health, particularly palliative care.

Mrs McLaughlin is a volunteer in the “Sunrise” bereavement program and has been a client care volunteer at Peninsula Home Hospice since 1986.

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Stalling on elder abuse Financial abuse includes using another’s money, property or assets illegally or improperly, or forcing someone to change their will or sign documents.

“This is the most common form of abuse reported to Seniors Rights Victoria,” Ms Lane said.

Physical abuse includes inflicting pain or injury by hitting, slapping, pushing or using restraints. Social abuse includes isolating a person by restricting their access to family, friends or services, which, in turn, prevents others from learning of the abuse. Sexual abuse is any sexual activity without consent.

“Elder abuse is now recognised as family violence,” Ms Lane said.

Details: Seniors Rights Victoria, call 1300 368 821 or visit SeniorsRights. org.au

ELDER abuse was the theme of a stall at Rosebud Plaza last week by members of Peninsula Advisory Committee for Elders (PACE).

The group spoke to shoppers and handed out ribbons and literature on elder abuse, which included advice of who to contact for assistance if they become a victim, or know anyone who is a victim. The visit coincided with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Friday 15 June.

Organiser Jeanette Lane said elder abuse “can take many forms”.

“Often more than one type of abuse can be used,” she said.

Emotional (or psychological) abuse can include neglect, such as failing to provide the basic necessities of life, either intentionally or unintentionally.

World day: Betty Selby, Winston Trood, Dinka Jacovac and Jeanette Lane man the Peninsula Advisory Committee for Elders (PACE) stall. Picture: Yanni

‘Market test’ for shire CEO’s job Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au ADVERTISEMENTS will soon be running for Mornington Peninsula Shire’s top job – chief executive officer.

Held by Carl Cowie for the past four years, the CEO’s job comes with a package of nearly $400,000.

The shire – with the help of consultant Topsy Petchey, a former Kingston councillor and mayor – will now select a recruitment firm to identify suitable candidates.

Mr Cowie was appointed in 2014 and councillors last week decided to advertise the job, giving him the required six months’ notice of their intentions to not automatically reappoint him.

The mayor Cr Bryan Payne issued a statement saying the decision “is not a reflection on the performance of the chief executive officer, but rather council exercising due diligence to ensure that the most appropriate person is in place to lead the organisation into the future”.

Cr Payne – a former CEO at several municipalities – later told The Times that he “hopes Carl reapplies – he’s indicated to me that he will”.

“It will take a very good person to match what he’s done … the risk is that there are plenty of jobs out there and someone else might grab him,” Cr Payne said.

Mr Cowie told The Times he had “been strongly encouraged to re-apply and I have advised that I will be doing that”.

“In the meantime, we have a lot of

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important business to get on with and that is what I am focused on.“ Mr Cowie has also received a ringing endorsement from the Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers’ Association, which attributes his “private industry background and cost driven approach” to saving millions of dollars for the shire.

Association secretary Dr Alan Nelsen said Mr Cowie’s leadership had resulted in “significant improvement in the shire’s transparency and openness”.

Mr Cowie’s predecessor, Michael Kennedy, held the position for almost 16 years, but did not make the short list of 12 applicants when the job was advertised in 2014. He was reappointed three times – in 2003, 2008 and 2011 - without council looking elsewhere.

Cr Payne said Mr Cowie’s achievements included negotiating an enterprise agreement that saw a dramatic cut in the amount of sick leave available to staff.

Staff had access to “unlimited sick leave, something that’s unheard of and something previous people hadn’t the fortitude” to challenge.

“That probably didn’t make him popular with staff,” Cr Payne said.

He said Mr Cowie had achieved “specifics” set by council on his appointment in 2014, which had led to savings of more than $7 million, much of which would be ongoing.

Cr Payne said councillors were “reasserting control” over the shire that had been “run” by the officers “when the council was divided”. “That’s what I really locked horns about.”

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Cr Payne was annoyed last month when Mr Cowie approved a $3 million tender for legal firms that could be hired by the shire despite being asked to bring to matter to council before being approved under delegation.

One major issue over which councillors and Mr Cowie have disagreed was his reluctance to list on the shire’s Gifts Register a Mediterranean holiday taken by him and his wife as guests aboard a cruise ship hired by prominent businessman and shire ratepayer Lindsay Fox (“CEO’s trip top draw on gifts list” The Times 1/5/18).

Mr Cowie also failed to persuade councillors to accept a media policy that would have strictly curtailed their ability to make public statements and hold “off the record” conversations. At the time, Cr Payne said the shire’s public relations were being handled “very poorly”.

The then communications, media and events manager Mark Kestigian, who is no longer employed by the shire, said the policy was designed to ensure the presentation of “a consistent and positive image of shire activities and service” (“Revolt over shire ‘muzzle’ bid” The News 21/6/17).

Cr Payne also opposed Mr Cowie’s plan to open a shire office in Melbourne CBD. Council adopted the proposal although the office is yet to open.

Dr Nelsen said the Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers’ Association was “very disappointed” the CEO’s job was being advertised.

“Council appears to have a very short memory,” he said. “Since [Mr Cowie’s] appointment there have been very significant cost savings to ratepayers through more efficient shire management.”

Dr Nelsen listed some of the saving as: $750,000 a year on the shire’s insurance; $500,000 - $1 million annually managing and running recreation centre, including the Pelican Park aquatic leisure centre at Hastings; introducing GeoMedia Smart Client which has the potential to save up to $500,000 a year by avoiding double handling of the shire’s computer data; $750,000 through

continuous improvement actions and revised service delivery models; $2-3 million on eight footpath schemes which the residents did not want; $2.42 million by restructuring waste processing and awarding new waste contracts.

“During his term Carl has been very accessible to our association, has been willing to meet with us whenever requested and there has been a significant improvement in the shire’s transparency and openness in response to our requests for information,” Dr Nelsen said.

“Carl has strongly supported the council and community on a number of matters including opposing threestorey residential developments on the peninsula; helping to save Tootgarook Swamp by introducing a management plan and purchasing a sensitive area of land within the wetlands; finalising the Rosebud aquatic centre in a sensible location, and finalising the green wedge plan.

“There is still much more to be done and most importantly we assert that with his private industry background and cost driven approach Carl is the most appropriate person to guarantee that the council’s directive that the budget cap of $41.57 million the Rosebud aquatic centre does not blow out to $50 million.”

Dr Nelsen said Ratepayers Victoria was promoting the hiring of CEOs from the private sector “like Carl” to other Victorian councils.

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The Mornington Peninsula’s population is growing steadily year on year, and is conservatively forecast to grow by 14.3 per cent in the next few years. There will be increased demand on all resources, not least on public transport.

In Frankston, parking is inadequate and will become worse with increased passenger bottle necks at the station.

If the railway could be extended past Frankston and further into the Mornington Peninsula, commuters could park their cars closer to home, or catch buses.

We are all aware of the damage inflicted on the environment by car emissions and cars being driven to the city, usually with only the driver as occupant.

There are situations where this cannot be avoided, tradesmen and their tools, individuals who for some reason or another cannot use public transport, or people who require their car for the job. The great mass of commuters do not need to use their cars and wouldn’t if public transport was readily available and more convenient.

What do we need to do to mobilise our leaders and get this movement happening?

Dolly Beaty, Mornington

Why is no one questioning the federal government’s pumped hydro plans for the Snowy scheme and now Tasmanian hydro? The very fact that The Flat Earth Party are proposing this scheme would suggest that it will benefit coal miners.

By all accounts we are facing a peak demand generation capacity shortfall (blackouts) thanks to John Howard steering the Coalition down the climate change denial road in the 1990s, which has led to under investment in new, clean generation projects.

Pumped hydro will not increase peak demand generating capacity by a single kilowatt. Spending billions to pump water up mountains must to be the most inefficient and inappropriate proposal to address our immediate electricity supply issues.

If the money were spent on geothermal generation for instance, our peak generation capacity would be increased with clean electricity. If the money were used to build solar farms that super heat salt, which is stored and used as needed (day and night) to generate steam to drive turbines our peak generation would be increased also.

With [Prime Minister Malcolm] Turnbull’s plan, when there is low electricity demand, instead of coal-fired generators being wound back, their excess output will be used to pump water back up to the dams where it came from. And there you have it. Increased demand for coal-fired electricity which will drive up the price for the consumer.

It takes more electricity to pump a given amount of water up a mountain than it can generate on the way down.

The other beneficiaries might be the hardy soles who water-ski on the frigid waters of the mountain lakes over the summer. I’m sure they will appreciate any increase in temperature that the now warmer water being returned to the lake might bring.

Peter Holt, Somerville

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Frankston’s new station is impressive, but it remains a hub with only one spoke - Young Street.

It still lacks proper access across the rail line.

The pedestrian subway has not changed.

However, the new high roofline hints at what the future could look like: an extension of Skyrail into the heart of Frankston.

An elevated station would offer much better access for buses, cars and pedestrians from all directions. Wells Street would continue straight across to the Chisholm side.

There would be room for a bigger car park and Frankston would have an undivided city centre with a proper transport hub.

Ian Ward, Frankston

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60-64 Wells Street Frankston Please speak to our staff for more details Contact Family Life Frankston 9784 0650 Family Relationship Centre 9770 0341 www.familylife.com.au

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Family support services move to new location FAMILY Life is excited to announce the move of the Family Relationship Centre (FRC) to a new and improved location in Frankston. The new venue will open on June 16 and allow Family Life to work closely with families and provide them with access to the services they need from the one location.

What is the FRC? The Family Relationship Centre provides help to families who are: ● starting a relationship ● wanting to make their relationship stronger, or ● having relationship difficulties ● Facing separation The centre offers family dispute resolution (mediation), usually with the goal of developing a workable parenting plan without having to go to court. The staff also offer counselling for individuals, families and children, men’s programs and relationship education groups.

What’s Next for the FRC? With this move Family Life will be introducing three more outreach services where staff will be able to visit clients and one in-house service which is available to clients at the new office location.

New Outreach Services: ● Strength 2 Strength is a service we offer to children and their mums who have experienced family violence. ● Cradle to Kinder helps support young parents and their babies. ● Integrated family services provides support to families around parenting.

New In-house Services: ● Family violence counselling for men,

women and children.

The aim of our services is to support you with the help you need as you can get the best outcomes for your situation. The uniqueness of our organisation lies in our trauma-informed philosophy, which allows Family Life to give more personalised help to people who need it the most. If you’re experiencing problems with separation, family violence or parenting or need help and advice, please contact Family Life today for more information.

Who is Family Life?

Family Life was founded in 1970 by a caring and concerned group of citizens who wanted to ease the growing pressures on families. Today, Family Life continues to provide support for families across the life cycle, by adapting and responding to changing needs and family diversity. Our activities include counselling, mediation, mental health services, parenting skills and support, community education services, outreach to home, case coordination and children’s contract services. Our mission and outcomes are achieved with 142 staff, 380 volunteers, and a large community of diverse supporters.

Thank you for support Family Life is thankful for everyone’s support through the years and with the move. We look forward to this change which we believe will provide an inclusive space that is more child and family friendly and accessible.

The Family Relationship Centre is relocating from 164 Young Street, Frankston to 60-64 Wells Street, Frankston on 16 June. Contact us today for more information on 9770 0341.

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For Sale: Expressions Of Interest Close 9th July 2018 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Janet McNeill 0419 503 327 David Kershaw 0438 788 595 Monday, 18 June 2018

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SHEER OPULENCE ON MOUNT ELIZA’S GOLDEN MILE A FIRST class entertainer with opulent inclusions galore, this spectacular double-storey home with impressive swimming pool delivers an envious lifestyle walking distance to a fine selection of schools and Canadian Bay Beach. Across a staggering 418 square metres you are treated to four incredible living zones each with a distinct modern aesthetic. A home theatre room has polished concrete floor tiles and along the main wall is a length of storage cupboards. The tiling continues into the spectacular main family zone incorporating a long dining space that will comfortable seat ten, and to either side is a lounge area and the incredible kitchen showcasing an enormous stone-topped island bench. Complete with dishwasher and on-trend tap ware, the kitchen also boasts two Blanco ovens and a butlers pantry. To the back corner is a formal lounge, and opening from the dining space is the lavish alfresco deck with mains gas barbecue and an outdoor kitchen for exceptional pool side entertaining. The beautiful pool is securely fenced behind glass balustrades and has paving on all sides to really soak up the summer sun.

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An exceedingly rare offering this close to the very heart of Mt Eliza village, the family dream awaits in this luxury 5 bedroom plus study manor on 2/3 acre (approx). Set behind dual gated entry, the Cape Cod-inspired residence features 2 generous living areas and an elegant kitchen with dual ovens and dishwasher, while outside a vast covered alfresco patio with bistro blinds overlooks the lagoon pool, spa and tennis court for the ultimate in resort-style living. 400m to cafes and restaurants, this exclusive home includes 2 ensuites (including one with spa), 3rd bathroom, theatre screen and projector, gas log fireplace, air conditioning and double garage.

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Train station ransacked by teenager Compiled by Brodie Cowburn DURING the night of Tuesday, the 18th, the Frankston railway station goods shed was broken into.

On Wednesday morning the railway officials found that the thief had broken open a window, and so gained entrance to the goods shed. The cash drawer had been removed from a table and taken away. Fortunately the shed porter had removed all the cash from the drawer before closing up the shed on the previous night, so that all the thief gained for his trouble was a few official papers of no value and a bottle of ink.

The police were notified of the offence, and at about midday on the same day Senior Constable Bray and Constable Ryan arrested a young man named George Vivian, 18 years of age, and charged him with the offence.

The cash drawer was recovered by the police where it had been hidden

by Vivian.

The prisoner was brought before Mr Oates, J.P. on Wednesday, and remanded to appear at the Frankston Court on Monday next 24th. *** IN the 410th casualty list, published on Wednesday evening, appear the names of Privates F. L. Schleebs, Mornington, dangerously wounded; and J. Skidmore, Carrum, wounded.

Mr D. P. Cain has received notification of the death from wounds received in France of his nephew, Private Earnest Walter Hargreave, after 3 years service. A sister of the deceased soldier, Nurse Effie Hargreave has been serving in France for some time. ***

GREAT regret was expressed on all sides when the news was received of the death in action of Private Romeo who was well known and highly esteemed in Hastings.

“Monty” tried unsuccessfully to enlist on four occasions before he was accepted. He was previously wounded in France, was invalided to England but returned again to the firing line.

For three years previous to the war he was employed by Mr Cunningham, of Frankston and in that town also his quiet and unassuming manner and gentlemanly qualities made him a general favorite.

Heartfelt sympathy is felt for his parents and relatives, who reside here. *** THE death occurred in Tuesday at Highett, of Miss Ollie Bowells daughter of Mrs Bowells, of this town.

The deceased young lady had been in indifferent health for some time so that the end was not unexpected.

The body was conveyed to Hastings on Wednesday, and was interred in the local cemetery. Heartfelt sympathy is felt for Mrs Bowells in her bereavement. *** AN orchard property of 21 acres consisting of 6½ acres full bearing orchard and 14½ acres virgin land, the property of Mr F. Williams, of Tyabb will be offered by public auction by Messrs Brody and Mason on Saturday next, June 29th.

The land has a frontage of 17 chains to the main Hastings-Somerville road, by about 14 chains to O’Neills road, and is about midway between the Tyabb and Somerville railway stations.

Full particulars are advertised. *** THE exposure by the Federal Public Accounts Committee of the maladministration which has characterised the works now being carried out at the Flinders and Henderson naval bases has apparently awakened the authorities to a sense of their responsibility.

The committee showed that huge sums of money had been practically thrown away as a result of the blunders which had taken place; useless tugs and dredges having been purchased, and in other directions estimates of cost vastly exceeded.

One glaring instance of departmental blundering was the purchase of a tug at a cost of £7500 which was found to be absolutely useless for the work for which it was required. The Minister of Works and Railways is now inviting offers for the purchase of another tug, and it is to be hoped that precautions will be taken to secure value for the money spent on this occasion.

The mistake has already involved a loss of nearly £10,000, as £100 a month has had to be paid for the hire of another tug to do the work.

In order that the department will know the extent of its liability and not find that its estimate has again been greatly exceeded, tenders are also invited for the supply of steam navvies or shovels. *** A FOOTBALL match will be played this afternoon on the Frankston oval between the locals and a team from Hastings. A good game is expected, and both teams anticipate a victory. ***

UNDER the auspices of the W.C.T.U. and I.O.R., Mrs Vaughan, of South Australia, who has been engaged in war work in England for some time, will address a meeting to be held in the Frankston Mechanics’, on Tuesday, June 25th. Rev, Tonkin will preside, and musical items, etc. will be given. t *** AT a committee meeting of the Frankston Wattle Club, held on Monday evening, it was decided that the euchre tournament now in progress should end on September 26th, instead of the end of October, as was previously advertised. It was also decided to hold the annual ball on July 26th.

The annual meeting will be held on Monday, July 8th, at 8pm sharp. *** THE Frankston Y.P.S.C.E. will hold their annual sale of gifts for the support of the missionary teacher in New Guinea, on Saturday, June 29th, in the Methodist schoolroom. The function will be opened by Rev. E Tonkin at 2.30.p.m., and will be continued during the evening.

In the afternoon admission is free, but in the evening a charge of a silver coin will be made.

Gifts or donations may be left with Mrs Sherlock, Frankston. *** WE are informed that tickets are selling freely for the concert to be held in the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall on Saturday evening, 6th July. in aid of the funds of the Langwarrin Camp.

A splendid programme by Melbourne artists, will be submitted, and should prove highly enjoyable.

Miss R. Langley, well known in most concert halls in Melbourne, will appear in several songs at the piano. *** THE annual meeting of the Red Cross Society, held on Wednesday, 12th, was only poorly attended; the same little band of energetic workers who attend every meeting. assembled in the hall, and again undertook the work for the current year.

A few gentlemen were present and elected the ladies to their respective positions and recorded hearty thanks and applause when the reports of the work put through by the ladies were read out. *** Our Letter Box. TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—The suggestion of ‘Carry-on” in last week’s issue, that a branch of the Returned Soldiers Association should be formed at Frankston, is to my mind a good one, and one that should appeal to all returned soldiers.

But could not those who have not been able to take an active part in the great struggle that is now raging, but who have seen service in other wars, be admitted to the membership of the Association, should it be formed?

There are several in this district, situated similarly to myself, who would be only too pleased to be members of such an association, and I feel sure the younger soldiers would not wish to debar us from membership.

Wishing the proposal every success.

Yours etc., C. W. WOOD. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 22 June 1918

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By Stuart McCullough I’M hopeless at it. As it happens, my entire family is hopeless at it too.

Nevertheless, we soldier on, doing our best in an uncaring world. For years, my secret weakness remained beyond the gaze of others and, as such, there was little to worry about.

Now it’s a source of ridicule. Whether it’s medicine or a common-as-muck, garden-variety multi-vitamin, it makes no difference. I simply struggle to get them down. I hate to admit it, but I’m slowly coming to terms with the fact that I cannot do as others can in this important area. I am now willing to declare: I’m a dud when it comes to swallowing pills.

My wife doesn’t even need a glass of water. This, to me, is the medicinal equivalent to riding bareback on a butter-smeared thoroughbred while wearing a blindfold and knitting a scarf. She can seemingly swallow pills at will with nary a first, let alone a second thought. For ages, I thought this was a special ability, much like being double-jointed or being read other people’s minds, but no. Turns out, she’s far closer to normal than I am in this respect as – by some margin – most people can swallow a pill when the occasion calls for it.

I blame childhood. This time, it’s not just a general position, as it’s directly relevant to my current status as an incapable adult. As kids, we were routinely required to chow down on Vitamin C tablets each day in a bid

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to keep scurvy at bay. In this respect, it was a tremendous success as I have remained notably scurvy-free my entire life. A fact I have made clear on my Linked-In profile.

But vitamin C tablets were gigantic.

Swallowing one would be much like trying to swallow a hubcap. Indeed, these tablets were expressly designed to be chewed rather than swallowed;

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a fact borne out by the fact that they mostly tasted alright, unless you made the fatal mistake of brushing your teeth first, in which case they tasted like twelve types of poison.

There was nothing worse than being forced to eat a Vitamin C tablet after you brushed your teeth. It was almost enough to make you want to eat an orange instead. Almost.

The decision to give us chewable vitamin tablets has meant that my ability to swallow various medications and tablets is severely underdeveloped. It’s the same for my siblings, none of whom can consume so much as a Panadol without a sizeable run up. For me, this involves drinking several litres of water in the hope that I can slip a tablet in over my lips and it can simply join the stampede down my throat. Very often, this results in a fairly spectacular choking fit and some very pointed observations about my technique.

Apparently, I think about it too much. This, I somewhat ironically think, is true of a great many things, of which swallowing tablets is probably the least consequential. Rather than let things happen naturally, I subject them to a level of scrutiny they don’t otherwise deserve. It has all kinds of consequences. Have you ever really thought about your PIN number? Chances are, if you have, that’s the very moment you’ve forgotten it. Sometimes, pure animal instinct is the way to go.

My gag reflex is too well developed. As a result there are just too many things I can’t swallow – like a trade war between the US and Canada or the results of this year’s Eurovision contest (if you’re looking for an excuse to slap bizarre trade tariffs on Europe, then Eurovision is probably as good a place to start as any).

There’s not a glass of water big enough that’s going to allow me to

believe that Canada is the root of all evil or that doing a tell-all interview on national television is an effective way to stop drawing attention to yourself or that Main Street Mornington is a road that occasionally looks like a car park, rather than the other way round. It’s just too much to believe.

We’ve started to take corrective measures. Just last week, we planted citrus trees in the back yard to develop an alternative source of Vitamin C. They look fantastic and I’ll admit I got caught up in the excitement before reality came crashing in. My wife is confident that it’ll work a treat but I have serious doubts. If I can’t swallow a tablet, the chances of swallowing an orange are pretty remote – those things are huge.

Everyone has a weak spot. Superman had his Kryptonite. George Michael his Andrew Ridgeley. I can’t swallow anything that’s apparently good for me. I may as well resign myself to that fact and move on. It could be worse. I take comfort in that I have family members who also suffer the same affliction. They too spent their childhoods chewing on Vitamin C tablets. On the plus side, none of them have scurvy either.

I should stop now. All this talk of my deficiencies has given me quite a headache. I should lie down. Maybe have a cup of tea – that always helps.

But what I won’t do is try and take a tablet. That, of itself, would be another kind of headache altogether. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Bulldogs bully struggling Rosebud DIVISION ONE

By Brodie Cowburn MORNINGTON put on their most complete display of football for the year, claiming a convincing victory over Rosebud at Alexandra Park on Saturday.

The two sides, placed 8th and 9th on the ladder coming into the game, looked evenly matched in the first quarter, with the margin only standing at one point Mornington’s way at the first break.

Mornington went on to kick ahead in the second quarter but only went into half-time with a 14-point lead on what was a cold and blustery day.

Although the game looked alive up until the main break, things got off to a very bad start for Rosebud in the second half, as their star player Greg Bentley was forced off with a muscle strain.

Playing a man down on the interchange bench, Rosebud provided little fight in the second half as Mornington put together their most impressive performance for the year.

Holding Rosebud goalless in the second half, Mornington eventually ran out with an encouraging 11.22 (88) to 5.7 (37) win.

Head coach Simon Goosey said after the game that he was delighted with how his team had performed.

“I was happy with how things panned out today. We’ve been pretty good all year and I’ve been reasonably happy with how we’re going. The big positive today was that we didn’t get any injuries. We had to bring in a couple blokes that were a little bit un-

Tight tussle: Pines managed to get up over a determined Seaford outfit at the weekend. Picture: Andrew Hurst

derdone today, so for us to finish off the game as strong as we did today was really pleasing,” he said.

Mornington will travel to take on Frankston Bombers at Baxter Park next Saturday.

There were only two other matches for the round in MPNFL Division One, with Sorrento, Frankston YCW,

Frankston Bombers, and Mt Eliza enjoying a bye.

One of those matches saw Seaford host Pines at Belvedere Reserve in what would prove to be another difficult day for the bottom-placed Seaford side.

All eyes were on Pines’ Aaron Edwards who booted an astonishing 12

goals last time he pulled on the boots for his side. While he only managed to score one goal of his own for the game, his team performed admirably to secure a comfortable victory.

Pines stamped their authority on the game with a dominant first quarter and never looked like losing, eventually running out winners over Seaford 8.5

(53) to 12.15 (87).

Tim Bongetti scored three goals for Pines and was best on ground in his team’s big win.

Seaford will travel to take on Frankston YCW next Saturday, who are also struggling for form having lost four consecutive games.

Frankston YCW have now shockingly slipped to 5th on the ladder after Saturday’s results.

The final game of the split round pitted 4th place Edithvale-Aspendale against Bonbeach at Regent Park.

Bonbeach were the underdog side in this clash but started strong to take a three-goal lead into the first break.

Edithvale-Aspendale had been poor in front of goal and quickly recovered to regain control of the contest in the second term.

Momentum swung back and forth throughout the day, and with the margin standing at less than two goals Edithvale-Aspendale’s way going into the last quarter, the game looked set to go down to the wire.

Despite their continued inaccuracy in front of goal, Edithvale-Aspendale were able to just hold on to claim the win, with the final scoreboard reading Edithvale-Aspendale 10.21 (81) to 11.7 (73) Michael Bussey was among the best for Edithvale-Aspendale’s, booting three goals in a win that sees them jump up to 3rd place on the ladder going into Round 11.

Dromana bounce back after shocking maiden loss DIVISION TWO

By Brodie Cowburn DROMANA bounced back to claim a win this Saturday to avenge their first loss for the year in MPNFL Division Two football last weekend.

After going down in a nailbiting six-point loss to Red Hill last Sunday, Dromana were faced with a more comfortable task in Crib Point at Dromana Recreation Reserve on Saturday.

On paper, this looked like a complete mismatch, as it pitted top of the ladder Dromana against a Crib Point side that had remained rooted to the bottom of the ladder since Round One. Despite everything pointing to a comfortable Dromana win, Crib Point came flying out of the gates to start the match and even went into the half-time break with a shock six-point lead.

After the half-time break, Dromana recovered well from being rattled, and quickly regained the lead and kicked away.

Ben Holmes was the man who made his mark on the contest, kicking four goals in the second half and five in total to put the game beyond the reach of a brave Crib Point side.

Dromana tightened up their defence and held their lowly opponents to just three behinds in the second half, as they eventually ran out comfortable winners 13.19 (97) to 5.9 (39).

Elsewhere at Chelsea Reserve, it was a high profile battle of 2nd vs. 3rd place as Chelsea hosted Karingal at home.

With the winner set to claim second spot on the ladder, the stakes were high for this much-anticipated contest.

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Shots fired: Karingal failed to make the most of its chances against Chelsea.

Picture: Andrew Hurst

Karingal, who defeated Somerville by a comfortable margin last Sunday, started the game well by registering seven scoring shots to Chelsea’s three, but were so wasteful in front of goal that they actually went into quarter time down by a point, only registering two goals and five behinds for the first term.

The Bulls worked hard to wrestle their way back in front at the half-time break, but were still being wasteful in front of goal.

After the restart of play, Chelsea came out swinging and worked hard to hold Karingal goalless in the third term, taking a narrow seven-point lead into the last quarter.

In the final term, Karingal again had more shots on goal, but again they let their chances go to waste, and were made to pay for their poor form in front of goal.

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Chelsea were just able to hold on to the narrow lead as the final siren sounded, running out victors and claiming the win 9.4 (58) to Karingal’s 7.13 (55).

Curtis Bywater was again among Chelsea’s best, registering four goals to take his tally to the year to an impressive 37 from 10 games. He is now placed second in the goalkicking race, two goals ahead of Hastings’ Luke Hewitt.

Hastings travelled to take on Pearcedale at Pearcedale Recreation Reserve to take on Pearcedale in what would prove to be an uncompetitive contest.

Hastings, who sit 4th on the ladder just two games adrift of top place, were highly fancied coming into the clash are certainly lived up to the expectations.

A five-goal first quarter from Hastings set the tone for the rest of the contest, as they ran away with an easy victory over Pearcedale 10.4 (64) to 19.14 (128).

Luke Hewitt again contributed with another four-goal performance while his teammates Paul Rogasch and Grant Masterson also had big days in front of goal, kicking six and five goals respectively.

Red Hill continued their excellent run of form when they travelled to take on Somerville away from home.

Fresh off a thrilling one-goal win over the undefeated Dromana, Red Hill came into this clash full of confidence but were put on the back foot by a fast-starting Somerville who took a one-point lead into the first break.

From that point on, Red Hill were much the better side and dominated

the second term with seven more scoring shots than their opponents. Despite creating more chances, they were wasteful in front of goal, kicking two goals and seven behinds and failing to really punish Somerville.

Play got back underway for the second half with Red Hill eight points ahead, and although Somerville fought hard to work their way back into the game, Red Hill’s quality proved too strong.

The win certainly didn’t come easy for Red Hill, but when they siren sounded they came away with an important four points, taking the win 11.7 (73) to 12.14 (86).

At Lloyd Park, Langwarrin hosted Tyabb in what would prove to be a comfortable game for the home side.

Their regular target Jesse Murphy was again in blistering form, as he booted six majors to take his tally for the year to 40, which puts him on top of the league’s goalkicking leaderboard.

Tyabb were outclassed all day, as Langwarrin ran our victors 20.8 (128) to 6.5 (41).

In the final clash of the weekend, Devon Meadows took on Rye at Glover Reserve in a tense contest.

The see-sawing affair saw Rye hold a two-point lead at half-time, but their Devon Meadows opponents proved too strong for them in the second half.

Devon Meadows’ Michael Theodoridis was among the best in his side’s winning effort, booting six goals in a 13.5 (83) to 10.10 (70) win.

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First for Seaford under Morris-Thomas SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie SEAFORD United recorded its second win of the season and its first under senior coach Matt Morris-Thomas when it defeated Noble Park United 3-2 at North Seaford Reserve on Saturday.

Harry McCartney reports that Seaford stunned the visitors in the 27th minute when defender Callum Richardson’s acrobatic overhead kick opened the scoring.

Three minutes into the second half Dylan Waugh broke past two defenders before slotting the ball past Noble Park United keeper Andrea Stoilovic to make it 2-0.

Seaford fans were in raptures in the 72nd minute after Cam Bryden’s clinical side-foot finish made it 3-0.

But a Mladen Djuric free kick in the 80th minute caught Seaford keeper Jimmy Zafiriov off guard and dipped just below the crossbar to make it 3-1 and give the visitors some hope.

Five minutes later Nemanja Salamandic made it 3-2 which made for a nervous finish but Seaford held on as it strives to get off the foot of the State 3 South-East ladder.

Langwarrin edged out visitor Ballarat City in a seven-goal thriller at Lawton Park on Saturday.

The 4-3 result was crucial to Langy’s NPL2 status as it sent Gus Macleod’s men 12 points clear of last-placed Nunawading City with the bottom team expected to be relegated to State League ranks.

Langy was active on the last day of the NPL transfer window last week clinching the signatures of striker Michael Kariuki and midfielder Brendan Richardson.

Kariuki was signed from South Springvale and was the equal top scorer in State 1 South-East while Richardson was signed from Bulleen and is a former Richmond player.

Teenage striker Sam Klepac was released but it’s believed that Langy is keen for him to return next season.

Ballarat took just two minutes to open the scoring when a slick interpassing move cut a swathe through the heart of the home side’s defence and a low strike from inside the area by Liam Harding gave Langy keeper Robbie Acs no chance.

Shaun Romein’s handball inside the area in the 12th minute was converted from the penalty spot by Liam Baxter who sent Ballarat keeper Aaron Romein the wrong way.

A world-class goal from Michael Trigger in the 18th minute made it 2-1 as the Ballarat ace struck the ball from

Seaford strikes: Dylan Waugh hit the mark in Seaford United’s 3-2 win over Noble Park United last weekend. Picture: John Punshon

just inside his attacking half after spotting Acs off his line.

Macleod wanted more from Mehdi Sarwari who had been isolated in a wide left role so he took over from Baxter in a central role with the Scot switching to the left.

In the 30th minute, Baxter floated a free kick to the back post where Langy defender Andy Mclean charged in and headed home to make it 2-2.

Kariuki’s simple and effective pass sent John Kuol clear two minutes from the break and he had no problem slotting the ball past the advancing Ballarat keeper to put Langy ahead.

There were a couple more twists and turns in this see-sawing contest as Trigger beat the offside trap in the 60th minute and although Luke Burgess did well to get back and tackle the ball looped over Acs’ head and into goal to make it 3-3.

The technical area of both sides were busy now but the most effective change was made by Macleod when he brought on teenager Max Boulton whose drive and energy were clearly evident.

As was his touch in the 74th minute when Kariuki sent him clear on the left and Boulton’s square ball was tucked away first time by Kuol for what proved to be the winner in a gripping contest.

In NPLW news Southern United lost 4-0 away to Geelong Galaxy United on Saturday.

These sides last met two months ago and Galaxy won 11-0.

Southern’s under-12s continued their outstanding season by hammering Galaxy 7-1 with goals from Emilia Ingles (3), Taylen Wulf (2), Lauren Rhia and

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an own goal while the under-14s came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Southern’s goals coming from Holly Wakker and Alex Jones.

Southern’s under-16s lost 4-0 while the under-19s lost 2-0.

Mornington continued to zero in on second spot in State 1 South-East when it won 2-1 away to Malvern City last weekend.

A Keegan Ziada header in the 14th minute put Mornington ahead but Daniel Bowman equalised for the home side in the 30th minute.

Mornington had signed 23-year-old Colombian striker Omar Guardiola from New Zealand club Southern United last month and he replaced Ziada in the 68th minute.

Guardiola left an indelible impression on spectators and Malvern City keeper Jamie Greygoose with a spectacular bicycle kick in the 78th minute to give the visitors all three points.

Mornington senior coach Dale White has had to return to the UK for family reasons and is expected to miss two games.

Andy Mason was in charge last weekend and will continue in the role for Saturday’s important away clash with league leader Manningham United.

In State 2 South-East news Frankston Pines and Doncaster Rovers drew 1-1 at Monterey Reserve on Saturday.

Rovers struck first when James Kalifatidis converted from the penalty spot in the 23rd minute.

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squared the ball and Hodgson calmly slotted it home.

While Pines earned a point in the fight to avoid relegation State 2 neighbour Peninsula Strikers lost 4-1 at home to title candidate Mazenod last weekend and slumped to last spot on the ladder.

Adrian D’Ortenzio (18th, 72nd minutes), Lennon Whewell (3rd) and Jack Haggerty (77th) scored for Mazenod while captain Tommy Hawkins (10th) replied for Strikers.

Goalkeeper Chris England (exDandenong Thunder), Wahid Hashimi (from Morwell Pegasus) and former Nunawading defender Basel Bargi made their debuts for Strikers.

They are among a host of new signings as club president Trevor Johnston is determined to keep the club in State 2.

“We will be super aggressive this week in signing some more players and there is big news to come,” said Johnston.

The Centenary Park outfit has also signed South Melbourne striker Naseem Rasekh, central defender David Selan (from Slovenian club NK Velesova), goalkeeper Dilan Mery (Kingston City) and central defender Mohammad Rasuli (Mirboo North).

Skye United’s promotion push in State 3 South-East stalled when it lost 2-1 to Brighton at Dendy Park on Saturday.

Alex Greatorex capitalised on a defensive error in the first half but Skye United responded 10 minutes later after a nice interpassing move between Billy Painting and Mohamad Elhassan ended with the latter picking out Cam Leopold whose volley made it 1-1.

A Brighton counter-attack in the sec-

ond half gave the home side all three points when Digby Mooney found the back of the net.

In State 4 South the anticipated influx of new players at Baxter never materialised and senior coach Francis Beck sprang a huge surprise when he started up front in Saturday’s 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Springvale City.

Beck was the club’s previous first choice keeper and his last senior match was in 2017.

He was substituted in the 61st minute but by then the damage had been done with Springvale leading 3-1 and further goals to Armin Kerla and substitute Zurijet Karic completed the rout.

Sandringham’s 2-1 win over Noble Park pushed Baxter into 10th spot in the league and firmly embroiled the club in the relegation dogfight.

Somerville Eagles lost 3-1 at home last weekend and now lies fifth in State 5 South.

“We came up against a good team but shot ourselves in the foot with our poor start,” Somerville player-coach Dave Greening said.

“The second half today showed us when we play well we can compete but gifting teams a two-goal head start is a killer.”

Aspendale recorded its biggest win of the State 5 South season when it overran Bunyip District 6-1 at Jack Grut Reserve on Saturday.

The Stingrays put this contest to bed by half-time thanks to goals from Ryan Mravljak, Domenic Paul, Alex Taylor-Hirst and a season-first from Sam Timuska-Carr while Bunyip’s sole response came from Vincent Makota in the 26th minute.

Matt Corra made it 5-1 three minutes into the second half and Paul notched his brace in the 67th minute.

It was Taylor-Hirst’s final match before heading overseas for work reasons.

Next weekend’s games: FRIDAY, 8pm: Rowville Eagles v Somerville Eagles (Park Ridge Reserve).

SATURDAY 3pm: Manningham Utd Blues v Mornington (Park Avenue Reserve), Frankston Pines v Heatherton Utd (Monterey Reserve), Peninsula Strikers v Brandon Park (Centenary Park), Skye Utd v Monbulk Rangers (Skye Recreation Reserve), Monash Uni v Baxter (Monash University Playing Fields), Casey Panthers v Aspendale (Prospect Hill Reserve).

SATURDAY 4.15pm: South Melbourne v Southern Utd (Lakeside Stadium).

SATURDAY 7pm: Goulburn Valley Suns v Langwarrin (John McEwen Reserve).

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Chelsea knock off first Mornington set the goose loose FOOTBALL placed Shepparton BASKETBALL

BIG V Division One competition was headlined by a top of the table clash between Shepparton Gators and Chelsea Gulls this Saturday.

The two sides lined up against each other at Shepparton Sports Stadium in a matchup between two sides considered among the favourites to take out the championship at the end of the season.

It was a slow start for the Chelsea Gulls though, who found themselves in an uncomfortable position down by 14 points at the conclusion of the first quarter of play.

With their backs to the walls, Chelsea showed their quality to fight their way back and whittle back the lead and only found themselves behind by a couple of points going into the final quarter.

A final quarter blitz in which Chelsea outscored their opponents by 11 points, the Gulls were able to grind out a hard-fought victory, with the scores finishing Shepparton (83) to Chelsea (91).

Corey Standerfer and Matthew Brasser again led from the front for the Gulls, scoring an astonishing 61 points between the two of them to help drag their side over the line.

Elsewhere in Division One, Western Port Steelers secured 4th place on the table after a thumping win over the Sunbury Jets.

The 11th placed Sunbury Jets went

into their clash at home as underdogs but were helped by their decent record at Boardman Stadium.

Western Port Steelers were relentless in their dominating victory with Dylan Travis being the standout performer with 28 points, shooting at 80 per cent.

Helped by a handy 36 points by players off the bench, Western Port ran away with an easy victory by a whopping 46 points, Western Port (107) to Sunbury Jets (61).

In the Big V Division Two Women’s competition, the Mornington Breakers were faced with the mammoth task off knocking top placed Cragieburn Eagles from their perch and handing them just their second defeat of the season.

Despite the odds being stacked against them, Mornington showed they were not to be taken lightly in the first quarter, going into the first break with a five-point lead having put their highly fancied opponents on the back foot.

Cragieburn fought back to take the lead from Mornington, but the 8th place Breakers kept within reaching distance of the victory.

Mornington Captain Fiona Darnell led from the front with an admirable 13 point performance, but ultimately the Eagles proved just too strong for their brave Mornington opponents.

The Mornington Breakers fought valiantly but just fell to Cragieburn with the final scores Mornington (49) to Cragieburn (55).

By Brodie Cowburn MORNINGTON seniors head coach and former champion footballer Simon Goosey turned heads on Saturday afternoon after he was spotted making a surprise return to the field for Mornington’s reserves side.

Goosey, now 50 years old, had a legendary playing career in the MPNFL with Mornington, kicking close to 2000 goals over 300 games before turning his attention to coaching.

Much to the surprise and delight of the crowd at Alexandra Park, the legendary forward again ran out for his old club in what would prove to be a triumphant return to football.

Goosey’s appearance was the result of an injury crisis that has struck Mornington, resulting in a number of coaches having to dust off their old playing boots to lend a hand when needed.

“We’ve got seventeen injuries at the moment.

I played about half a game just to help out the kids. We’ve got so many injuries and a couple of blokes were crook today so me and another coach had to play,” Goosey said.

Despite a successful return to playing football, Goosey was quick to shut down any speculation that he might be a regular fixture on the field going forward.

“No that wouldn’t be nice, I’m a bit old,” he said when asked if he would consider a permanent comeback.

Goosey, donning number 41, remained firmly in the goal square during his time on the field but managed to boot a couple of goals before leaving the ground at three-quarter time to prepare for coaching the seniors later that day.

His two-goal contribution helped the Mornington reserves to a comfortable 75 point win over Rosebud 15.12 (102) to 4.3 (27).

Goosey went on to coach his seniors side to a convincing win over Rosebud later in the afternoon.

Legend returns: Simon Goosey pulled his footy boots back on for a one-off appearance for Mornington seniors. Pictured: Supplied

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