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Investigation into basketball board remains private Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au FINDINGS of an independent investigation into allegations of serious misconduct at the Frankston District Basketball Association will remain private due to “legal professional privilege”. Basketball Victoria confirmed that the investigation had been completed, and that the board had been notified of its findings through a report. The
board of the FDBA has also been made aware of the findings of the report. That report, completed late last year, was not made available to The Times. A Basketball Victoria statement provided to The Times said “allegations made against Frankston and District Basketball Association (FDBA) and some of its personnel, made in Federal Parliament in 2018, have been independently investigated and reported on to the Basketball Victoria board.
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“The report is covered by legal professional privilege and so cannot be provided. “The matter is still under active consideration by the Board and so it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.” The investigation was launched following explosive allegations made by Dunkley MP Chris Crewther under parliamentary privilege in March last year. FDBA President Gary Emery did
not respond to The Times’ questions asking what the repercussions of the investigation were. Basketball Victoria said last year that they had launched an independent investigation because “as the peak representative basketball body in Victoria, Basketball Victoria is focused on the protection of its playing and nonplaying participants and to provide a safe workplace and sporting environment for all participants, volunteers and administrators.”
The FDBA released a statement on their website the day after Mr Crewther made the allegations under parliamentary privilege, saying “the FBDA is aggrieved and disappointed at comments made by The Federal Member for Dunkley, Chris Crewther, in Parliament yesterday.”
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FRANKSTON Council is one of eight Victorian councils receiving support from Vichealth to help make water the “drink of choice” at local sporting facilities. Frankston mayor Michael O’Reilly said it was “time for parents to really think about what their children were drinking when they participated in local sport.” “It’s concerning to find that more than half the Frankston City population is overweight or obese and the dental health of children within the Frankston region is poorer than the Victorian average,” he said. “Most people attend a sports facility for their general health and fitness, so offering lots of sugary drinks is counterproductive to that and we’re finding the community support this.” Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre, Pines Forest Aquatic Centre, Frankston District Netball Association, Ballam Park Athletics Centre, Peninsula Strikers Junior Soccer Club, Long Island Cricket Club, Karingal Football Netball Club, Karingal Bulls Junior Football Club, Carrum Downs Auskick, Carrum Downs Junior Football Club, Southern United Soccer Club, Frankston Dolphins Junior Football Club, and Baden Powell Cricket Club will be participating in the program. Cr O’Reilly said it will see “simple changes like reducing the size of sugary drinks, introducing sugar-free varieties, and ensuring healthy options like water are in the most prominent position in the drink fridges, ensures we’re on our way to a healthier Frankston.”
THE Big Picture Fest will return to Frankston for the second consecutive year, bringing along musicians, street artists, and a range of food trucks. The event will kick off with a “Block Party” on 22 March at Stiebel Place and Gallery Lane. Multi instrumentalist Will Cuming, known as LANKS,
set to kick things off with a performance. A roving performance from the Illuminated Angels, presented by Born is a Taxi is also set to entertain visitors. Live street art painting will then be on display for the entire weekend, with free daily walking tours. More infor-
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Sports spending in Dunkley DUNKLEY MP Chris Crewther has announced two local clubs will receive funding boosts this week, with Delacombe Park and the Langwarrin Tennis Club collecting cash. Mr Crewther said “I was pleased to meet with Sports Minister Senator Bridget McKenzie in Parliament to confirm $499,000 budgeted Federal Liberal Nationals Government funds for a massive lighting and electrical project at Delacombe Park, Frankston South, with lighting for both the soccer field and for cricket/ soccer training facilities.” “I’m also proud to have announced over $163,000 I’ve secured from the Federal Liberal Nationals Government for the redevelopment of Langwarrin Tennis Club. This will mean multiple resurfaced courts, lighting and more, and is terrific for local tennis players, young people and the Langwarrin community.” Mr Crewther announced last year $3 million in budgeted funds for Lloyd Park in Langwarrin. The state Liberals also committed to providing funding if elected, and Frankston Council was asked to contribute. The Liberals lost the state election, and no announcement of funding has been made by Frankston Council.
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Basketball investigation: Government funding into the Frankston Basketball Centre was pulled last year after failed lease negotiations. Picture: Gary Sissons
Investigation after basketball saga Continued from Page 1 “The Member for Dunkley went on to make a host of serious allegations criticising the FDBA, its board of management and executives. These allegations were all made under the protection of parliamentary privilege which provides immunity from legal action which persons the subject of the serious allegations could bring against an MP if defamatory allegations are made
outside the Parliament,” the FDBA statement read. “The FDBA, its board and executives deny any allegations of impropriety. The FDBA is happy to meet with the Member for Dunkley and address any concerns he may have.” Mr Crewther withdrew $5.2 million in funding for upgrades at the Frankston Basketball Stadium the week prior to his speech in parliament.
(“MP fires shots at basketball board”, The Times, 2/4/18) The FDBA in October accused Frankston Council of refusing to return $2.5 million to the state government. The money was pledged by the state government to the expansion of the Frankston Basketball Stadium. (“Council accused of not playing ball”, The Times, 29/10/18)
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Five no-shows to council’s budget briefing A FRANKSTON Council meeting to run through the upcoming budget has fizzled out, with only four out of nine councillors showing up to the briefing. Crs Colin Hampton, Steve Toms, Brian Cunial, Sandra Mayer, and Glenn Aitken were no-shows to the meeting at the Frankston Arts Centre on Saturday 9 February. Ratepayer money was used to hire the venue, bring in the monitor, and cater morning tea for the event. The briefing ended in quick time, with present councillors and dozens of council officers sent home after only a couple of hours. Frankston councillor Kris Bolam told The Times the number of absences was “perplexing”. “What I will say is that councillors are expected to manage a $160 million dollar budget and approximately $1.7 billion dollars in community assets. The budget affects over 150,000 residents and the council’s 700 employees. It is a very important process that is essentially at the heart of being an elected councillor.” “I will leave it to others to justify why they weren’t there but to say attendance was lackluster is a severe understatement.” The Times understands the meeting was scheduled to go all day. The mayor Michael O’Reilly said that a new “streamlined” process was the reason for the short meeting. “Council hosted its annual budget
Missing in action: Five Frankston councillors were absent at a budget meeting on Saturday, causing it to be abandoned. Pictures: Supplied
meeting on Saturday 9 February, this year at the Frankston Arts Centre,” he said. “We are always looking for ways to improve our processes, so councillors where asked to review the budget papers and submit their questions prior to the meeting, which gave officers time to prepare detailed responses. Because some Councillors were unable to attend the meeting due to work and family commitments, this new process worked really well. “Another bonus of this new streamlined approach was that the meeting finished earlier than expected so lunch catering was not required. The total cost for the meeting is yet to be received, but we have a standard room hire fee which is done via internal transfer, and the cost per person for morning tea catering. “Council is continuing to work together on a budget that will meet the needs of our entire community, and hopes to release a draft for community feedback in April.” Cr Mayer told The Times she had a “doctors note” and could not attend due to illness. Cr Hampton said “my life is not just being a councillor, I had a family commitment later in afternoon, I’ll catch up. We are part time.” Cr Steve Toms posted on social media that he is on leave until 18 February. Cr Cunial said he had a “personal engagement”, while Cr Aitken also told the Times he had a personal commitment. Cr Aitken said “it needs to be remembered that the budget is a very prolonged series of meetings and briefing, not just one. We generally have deliberations lasting over two months.” Brodie Cowburn
In form: Hannah Trigger at Gunnamatta showing the standard of surfing that saw her win the Peninsula Surfriders’ Club titles last year. Pictures: Supplied
Surfers ready to start making waves Peninsula Surfriders’ Club begins its 2019 season this weekend with a contest site to be determined depending on the surf. Since being formed in 1974, the club has won state team events and seen its members in national teams. “With ties to the inception of the surf industry, PSC has been an integral link in the Victorian surf landscape for more than 40 years,” club president Lachy McDonald said. The 140-member club has a clubhouse on a property it owns near Gunnamatta, and “enjoys a thriving social and community scene with fundraisers, events, development camps and training programs run throughout the year”. The club’s “Supergroms program” helps junior surfers compete all divisions between under-9 under-15. “Mostly held at Point Leo, four
contests each year and a presentation event provide a great platform for the club’s youngest members to form friendships and grow in confidence in the competition side of surfing,” McDonald said. “High performance coaching is available throughout the year to junior members, with dedicated camps and week-long programs also offered by some of Australia’s most accomplished coaches to all age groups and ability levels.” Calum Nicolson and Hannah Trigger won the 2018 open male and female titles while junior and cadet surfers like Charlie Lucas, Brooke Fischer and Jake Pancic were regular competitors in the later rounds of the open divisions. For events and membership go to www.psc.org.au Keith Platt
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CVGT Frankston open Saturday morning CVGT Australia (CVGT) invites the Frankston community to come and meet their local, experienced and friendly staff as the office opens its doors on Saturday morning between 10am to 12:30pm at 11-19 Wells Street Frankston. CVGTs Disability Employment Services (DES) program assists participants with disability, illness or injury to gain and maintain paid employment in the open labour
market or through self-employment. Staff guide participants towards their preferred career through ongoing support and training to ensure they have the appropriate skills to enter the workplace. For employers, CVGT can take care of all their recruitment needs. Staff get to know employer’s business and staffing needs and works collaboratively to deliver quality candidates from a pool of
job-ready participants. The DES program comes at no cost and offers trusted, reliable and tailored recruitment solutions to participants and employers in the local community. Both employers and participants are invited to attend the Saturday morning opening and take the opportunity to speak with the CVGT Frankston staff in a relaxed, open and honest environment. Staff will
be available throughout the morning to speak with attendees one on one, and provide tailored information on eligibility and program requirements, wage subsidies, training, education, vacancies and much more. CVGT understands the importance of finding the right provider and is committed to building positive relationships in the local community by offering flexible servicing options. CVGT works
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CCTV FOOTAGE has been released by police in the hopes it will help them with their investigation into a shooting and car fire in Frankston last year. The alleged incident took place of 31 May 2018, when a “number of shots” were fired into a house on Warrain Street shortly before 5am. Police said nobody was injured, although two adults and a baby were inside. Police believe the property has ties to the Outlaw Motorcycle Gang, and that the shooting was targeted. Police said one shot struck a neighbouring property where a family were sleeping. No injuries were recorded there. 10 minutes after the alleged shooting, police were called to a car fire on Carramar Drive, Frankston. Police believe the Mitsubishi Lancer blaze to be suspicious and the incidents to be linked. Victoria Police spokesperson Natalie Webster said the CCTV images released show two men exiting a vehicle before one “discharges a number of shots from what appears to be a high powered firearm.” Detectives also believe the vehicle shown in the footage was previously sighted in the Melton area. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au
A FIRE at Overport Park Road School is believed to have caused “thousands” of dollars worth of damage. The fire broke out at 3.10am, 11 February. Police believe it was deliberately lit. The fire caused damage to a classroom. Anyone who witnessed any activity around the school is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.
Footage: CCTV has been released by police who are investigating an alleged shooting in May last year.
Altercation gets physical Parked car allegedly struck A MAN has been arrested after striking a parked car in Carrum Downs, 9 February. Police said the 53-year-old Clyde North Man had his vehicle impounded for a month at a cost of $1280 and had his license suspended after being spotted driving in an “erratic” manner on Baxter Tooradin Road at around 9.40pm. Police approached the vehicle and said there was significant damage to the front of the van. Police said he had struck the car in Carrum Downs roughly an hour earlier. He returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.267, and was charged on summons.
Olivers Hill attack investigated POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an attempted armed robbery at the base of Oliver’s Hill just after 5am on 7 February. Police said a 25 year old man was walking when we was approached by a man with a knife. The man demanded the victim’s wallet, however the victim was not carrying it on him at the time. Police said the victim was slashed on the arm and taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The victim could not describe the man’s appearance, so police are looking for witnesses who were around the area at the time. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.
FRANKSTON CIU detectives are appealing for witnesses after an assault in Frankston North, 5pm, 3 February. The alleged incident occurred on Coolgardie Road, when a verbal altercation escalated. One of the men involved in the verbal altercation approached a vehicle, in which a 25 year old not involved in the verbal altercations was sitting. The offender allegedly punched the driver in the upper arm. The punch caused a laceration, with police believing the offender was holding an item when the punch was thrown. The victims was taken to hospital with minor injuries, The alleged perpetrator is a caucasian man in his late 20s to early 30s. He is of a solid build and was wearing a black singlet. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Alleged burglar before court A 49-YEAR-old Frankston woman has been charged with aggravated burglary after allegedly breaking into a number of residences. The charge comes after she allegedly broke into a property while the owner was asleep. Police allege she committed a series of thefts in the Frankston area, and charged her with aggravated burglary person present, three counts of theft, and two counts of burglary. She was arrested 12 February at her place of residence. She will appear before the Melbourne Magistrates Court on 20 February.
Camp fire at Overport park POLICE are investigating a fire at Overport Road Park which they believe to have been deliberately lit. The fire was allegedly lit at 5pm, 10 February. Police said they believed three teenagers were seen in close vicinity camping. The fire was extinguished by two witnesses, an adult and a child. CFA and Police attended. Police said the fire caused no damage to property. Police are appealing for witnesses who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area.
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Trial on trail called off by divided council Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au AN ugly clash between Kingston councillors over the Bay Trail has seen a special council meeting called to rescind a move to refer the matter to Victoria’s peak anti-corruption body for investigation. Four councillors stormed out of the meeting after a vote passed to call off a push for an IBAC investigation. The meeting was also interrupted on numerous occasions by vocal members of the public gallery who are opposed to a Bay Trail development which will see trees planted along Beach Road. Councillors Ron Brownlees, Geoff Gledhill, Tamsin Bearsley, and George Hua all left the room at the 11 February meeting before it had concluded. They were the same councillors who voted on 29 January to refer the Bay Trail matter to IBAC. Cr Steve Staikos said a special meeting of council and rescission motion were necessary because “two councillors were absent from the meeting, therefore it was not an accurate reflection on the feeling of all councillors.” Cr Geoff Gledhill, who moved the original motion for an IBAC investigation, said “councillors took offence that they had done something wrong. This came up because people came to me because they weren’t happy with the process we as a council had followed. It was all about process, they felt that they as residents had been ignored by this council, and other bodies. I think they had fair grounds.” “This simply comes down to do we want to do the right thing by our residents? Do we want to ignore them, thumb your nose at them, and make inappropriate remarks regarding their motives? I haven’t seen a process that’s been conducted in this manner, the least we could do is give people some comfort in that process, while they might
Backtracking on trail investigation: Cr Rosemary West believes a “smear” campaign is being led against her after Cr Geoff Gledhill introduced a motion that led to an explosive Bay Trail debate. Pictures: Supplied
not agree with the outcome, at least they can have comfort that the process was fair and reasonable,” he said. “If this [rescission] is successful tonight, people will take matters into their own hands.” The absence of Cr David Eden due to illness at the first meeting proved to be the difference. He attended the hastily called follow up meeting to cast his vote to rescind the call for an investigation. Crs Staikos, Rosemary West, and Georgina Oxley were opposed to the original motion on 29 January, and instead took aim at Cr Gledhill, alleging he held a conflict of interest. They unsuccessfully tried to amend that motion to refer Cr Gledhill to IBAC. Cr Eden said he would support a rescission, partly because there were no guidelines stating an IBAC investigation must be called by a council, rather than by an individual. “We have confirmation that a complaint doesn’t have to come to a council chamber. They can do it from home if they’ve got that evidence, as long as you be clear on who you are complaining about, and what you are complaining about,”
he said. “I’ve seen no actual evidence, just a list of grievances that people have with a particular project. A lot of people don’t like a project so they want to fling mud.” Cr West said she had been the target of a “smear” campaign due to her support of the Bay Trail. She said “this is a logical time to do it if we’re ever going to do it. Before Christmas I visited Altona, at the foreshore at Altona there are trees on both sides of the road. There’s something special about our section of Bay Trail that people who live on it are entitled to think they can govern it.” Cr Tamsin Bearsley interjected, and said it was “defamatory” to call residents entitled. Cr West said “residents here are demonstrating their sense of entitlement. That’s not defamatory.” “We had a thorough community consultation program, meetings where questions were answered, and a vote determined by council. “This decision is made in the best interest of the community. It is made with preserving foreshore vegetation in mind. I think this is mainly
part of a bullying campaign against me and possibly other councillors.” The mayor Georgina Oxley threatened to call security on members of the public gallery after repeated heckles and jeers towards Cr West during her speech. Shouts of “disgrace” were heard from the gallery, and Cr Staikos asked for a gallery member who made an inappropriate comment toward Cr West to make themselves known. Cr Oxley’s casting vote as mayor saw the motion of rescission carried. She said she didn’t “see any piece of evidence” of illegal activity. “If there are members of council or community members that feel that is that case, it is their right to go to IBAC. Members of the community have done so, and received letters back from IBAC saying there is nothing to investigate,” she said. “The process has been made openly and transparently. In my personal opinion this is a stunt. This issue has been designed to particularly smear some councillors. I am confident in the process council has followed.” Cr Brownlees said “one of the comments made on [29 January] was about this being another attempt to stop the Bay Trail. It’s not about stopping Bay Trail at all, because work has already begin, it’s on its way as was decided in the resolution. This is about issues of transparency, accountability, respect, and acknowledgement of the communities’ opinions and views.” “If we have nothing to hide we have nothing to fear.” With the Bay Trail investigation called off after over an hour of debate, a second item on the agenda was to be debated stating that “council confirms that the Beach Road Boulevard plantings be for the entirety of Kingston’s section of Beach Rd, from Bayside’s border through to Mordialloc.” As four councillors had abandoned the room by this point, the meeting was adjourned for Monday 18 February, 6pm. Cr Tamara Barth was absent for both meetings.
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NEWS DESK
Seal draws crowd and ‘unwelcome’ attention IT may have been the calamari for breakfast or just the chance to nab a spot in the sun near the water’s edge. Whatever the impulse to come ashore, the New Zealand fur seal lying on the beach at Dromana quickly began to draw a crowd. Some sat on the seawall to get a view of the seal, which obligingly lolled about, waving its flippers in the air. But it was the woman out for a swim that caused the most concern for volunteer seal monitor James Clemens. Not content with swimming past, the woman came ashore and tried to shoo the seal back into the water. Mr Clemens called out to her, warning that seals can bite if threatened. Undeterred, the woman waved her arms around a bit more before giving up and returning to the sea herself. Minutes later more volunteers arrived with posts and tapes to rope off an area for the seal. Mr Clemens is often first on the scene when a seal is reported as coming ashore and usually must explain the laws about not approaching too close to resting seals. Saturday’s incident was just more of the same. The Department of Environment Lands Water and Planning says seals often raise their flippers to keep cool. “People sometimes mistake this as a seal in distress. Seals holding flippers in the air should be left alone,” the DELWP states on its website. “Seals see us as predators, and they may hurt themselves or their young trying to flee. Seals will be on land for a reason, such as to rest or molt.” It also provides the following “rules”: Do not approach within 30 metres of a seal on land, whether you are also on land or in the water. Dogs are not permitted within 50 metres of a seal on land. Do not approach within five metres of a seal on a boat ramp, pier or other man-made structure. Dogs must not enter the water within 150 metres of a dolphin, 300 metres of a whale or 50 metres of a seal. It is illegal to touch or feed a seal. Call DELWP on 136 186 or Wildlife Victoria on 1300 094 535 for any seals that appear to need help. Words and pictures Keith Platt
Race is on: Local MPs Mark Dreyfus and Sonya Kilkenny will join the fun run to raise funds for the Coast Guard. Picture: Gary Sissons
Race is on at Coast Guard ALTHOUGH there’s a state election just in the past and a federal election not far ahead, it’s a battle of a different kind that is on the minds of local MPs Mark Dreyfus and Sonya Kilkenny. It will be a clash of state and federal when Isaacs MP Mark Dreyfus takes on Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny in the annual fun run to raise funds for the Carrum Coast Guard. Having secured the win last year, Ms Kilkenny is confident of going back to back. “The fun run is a great way for the local community to get together and say thanks to our Carrum Coast Guard for all their work in keeping us safe. I’ve been delighted to work with the Coast Guard in getting statewide funding for new vessels and equipment as well as money for training, fuel and
insurance,” she said. “I can’t wait for the event and encourage everyone to get involved. Let’s all show our support for this wonderful volunteer organisation. I’m confident that I’ll pip Mark at the post again, just like last year.” Mr Dreyfus indicated he would try his best, but the real winner would be the Coast Guard. “This will be the fourth straight Carrum Coast Guard Fun Run where Sonya and I have raced each other, he said. “Whatever the result, I’ll just be happy to raise some funds for the Coast Guard.” The 6km run and walk and the 12km run will take place at Patterson River on 24 February from 8.30am. To register visit carrumcoastguardfunrun.com
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LETTERS
Facts that matter when it comes to election Michael Free stated that he is “one of those who actually takes an interest in factual politics” (“Fact checking” Letters 13/2/19). He then proceeded to ignore the facts that were placed before him. He went on to compare just which party had lost the most members. In my letter (“Hunt should go” 5/2/19), I suggested that Flinders MP Greg Hunt should be kicked out of Flinders because: Fact: He was disloyal to [then prime minister Malcolm] Turnbull and was promised the deputy’s job if he voted for [Home Affairs Minister Peter] Dutton. Fact: He dipped out on the job because [Scott] Morrison became prime minister. Fact: Because of Hunt’s and others display of disloyalty, Morrison is now the leader of a very unstable government being controlled by the rabid right wing religious faction that contains [Tony] Abbott and Co. Fact: Cabinet ministers are quitting along with backbenchers because of charges of alleged bullying and misogyny and they can see that their chances of remaining in their jobs looking very shaky. Labor has lost a few members as well, but they’re not in government and they are unified. The latest fact appeared on 12 February when the Morrison government lost the vote 75-74 on the floor of the House of Representatives in relation to medical services in Australia for refugees. That’s the first time since 1941 that it has occurred. I would like to see the people of Flinders have a hard look at Greg Hunt’s actions and the chaos that has ensued because of the overthrow of Turnbull and decide if he merits re-election. I believe the elves that may live in the bottom of the garden in the ACT are also contemplating leaving. Lol. John Cain, McCrae
Hunt forever My response to Ms [Julia] Banks’ announcement to seek election in Flinders this federal election (“Hunt under pressure of coup fallout” The News 5/2/19): Greg Hunt has been the MP for Flinders for longer than I have been alive. Greg has lived and breathed the Mornington Peninsula his whole life. Whether it be securing federal funding for the Rosebud pool, cleaning up Gunnamatta beach or protecting Point Nepean, he has always been fighting. I recently joined Greg on a small portion of his 500 kilometre walk for autism across the peninsula, Western Port and Phillip Island. What MP will do that for their local area? That is a member of parliament that properly cares for his local area. In my lifetime I have never seen a Labor or independent truly take the peninsula seriously. As the MP for Chisholm, I feel Ms Banks is betraying her voters by unofficially campaigning around another area while the events of 164,000 people who live in her electorate are ignored. Greg has always been on the side of Flinders and all Australians when listing new medicines. As a 16-year-old and in Ms Banks’ proclaimed “progressive” generation, I believe in someone whose allegiances truly lie on the peninsula. Thomas Burgess, Sorrento
Police wary of pursuit I am absolutely fed up watching and hearing children riding motorbikes and trail bikes on the grass and pedestrian paths of the Hastings foreshore. I have seen a number of near misses with pedestrians and cyclists and fear someone (quite possibly a child) will be killed if nothing is done. When I called into the police station at Hast-
ings to report the problem (not for the first time) I was told the police must literally catch the perpetrators in the act before they can do anything. Yet if a perpetrator is injured in a pursuit, it is the individual police officers who personally risk substantial costs by way of compensation. Is it any wonder I have not seen a single marked police vehicle anywhere in the vicinity after reporting these incidents by calling 000 time and time again. It would appear the police would rather not witness such incidents for fear of what may follow. What hope do we have if the police themselves are effectively discouraged from acting? The police know where these people live. They are well known to them and I have contacted the public housing officer in Frankston who is responsible for their placement: She says it is a matter for the police and that unless an offence happens on the property itself there is nothing she can do. What will it take before something is done? Richard Harrison, Hastings
Silencing the lambs Do the farmers and Agriculture and Water Minister David Littleproud getting in a lather about the Aussie Farms website and animal liberation activists going onto farms realise their comments are dripping with irony? They have stated that some farm animals might get killed. This is an industry that kills days old baby male chickens by grinding them up alive because they are by-products of the egg industry. The dairy industry kills more than 500,000 days old baby male calves each year because they are an unwanted byproduct. The sheep industry loses 15 million plus baby lambs barely days old in the paddock in winter every year so that we can eat spring lamb. I could go on. This is nothing less than trying to silence whistleblowers. Spare me the hypocrisy. John.Blair, Dromana.
Animals short lived
Dorothea Mackellar had it right a century ago when she wrote in her famous poem “My country” about a land “of droughts and flooding rains,” proclaiming “when sick at heart around us, we see the cattle die”. Today, the news channels and social media feeds are full of stories of graziers who are sick at heart at the deaths of hundreds of thousands of cattle – drowned or, a few weeks ago, dying of heat exhaustion and thirst. What these stories don’t mention is that these animals were never fated to have a long life. If the animals hadn’t drowned or died of dehydration, they would have been hanged by their back legs in a slaughterhouse only to have their throats slashed open, sometimes, due to the speed of processing, while still fully conscious. The graziers are now mostly “sick at heart” because they are not making money from the appalling deaths these animals faced at the hands of the sunburnt country. Droughts and flooding rain were a reality a hundred years ago, and they will only become more intense as climate change, to which animal agriculture is a major contributor, continues to intensify. But, as long as we continue to buy the flesh of these unhappy animals, graziers will continue to breed them, on land that is totally unsuitable. Please – if your heart is sick at the sights of hundreds of thousands of dead animals this week – go vegan, and break this vicious spiral of death. Mimi Bekhechi, PETA Australia
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Enthusiasts can watch as members of Ulysses Club Inc. ride in a parade around the streets of Mornington beginning at The Peninsula Community Theatre car park and finishing at Mornington Park.
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Left: Mandy (Home Support Partner – Flexicare) and Bernie (Executive Chef – Aged Care) Above: Chris (Maintenance – Retirement Living), Sarah (Receptionist – Retirement Living) & Kieran (PCA – Aged Care)
Our family caring for your family OPERATING on the Mornington Peninsula for over 40 years, Village Glen offers all facets of aged care, with retirement living, aged care residences and home care services. What makes Village Glen unique in the aged care industry is that we are a family business. Village Glen is owned and operated by the Jacobsen family, with six family members over three generations currently working for the group. As a family that is born and bred on the Mornington Peninsula, this is where our passion lies. Village Glen Retirement Living came first in Capel Sound with over
600 villas and apartments. Aged care residences followed later, with two state-of-the-art facilities in Capel Sound and Mornington. We completed our continuum of care model with Flexicare Home Support, which offers both home care packages and private in-home services. Another Aged Care Residences in Baxter is in the design stage. Village Glen is all about people caring for people. More accurately Village Glen is about our family caring for your family. But that isn’t where the Village Glen family analogy ends. I am referring to the countless
families working at Village Glen to care for your family. That’s right – Village Glen employs husband and wives, mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, sisters, cousins, nieces and uncles – the list goes on. Today, over 15% of the Village Glen workforce has another member of their family also working at Village Glen. As Managing Director Chas Jacobsen explains, “it creates such a sense of pride when staff care so much about what they do that they encourage their loved ones to follow in their footsteps.” Our team consists of the
very best aged care staff members that are incredibly loyal and passionate about providing the level of care that our clients deserves. Bernie who is the Aged Care Executive Chef says “family values are everything to me, and working for the Village Glen is an extension of that”. The variety of staff and skills sets working at Village Glen is incredible. From nursing to admin, maintenance to catering, cleaning to housekeeping, every role at Village Glen is unique as is every individual who works here. “The community in the Village and friendly environment makes work
feel like family, and working with my family makes it that much more special” as described by Sarah the Retirement Living receptionist who works along side her husband Chris and son Kieran. If you are interested in working at Village Glen or if you or a family member are considering aged care options, come and see why Village Glen might be right for you. Our team will be only too happy to show you some of the many reasons to join our community as a client or staff member and become part of our extended family.
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19 February 2019
100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...
Ringtail possum causes Frankston power outage Compiled by Brodie Cowburn MR Brierley, manager of the Frankston Gas and Electric Supply Works, has had a long and varied experience in his profession, but it remained to Frankston to provide him with something altogether out of the ordinary. All Tuesday night he and his staff had been endeavoring to find the cause of the block in the electric light current serving Melbourne Road and part of Frankston. He was expecting to find that a stray branch or twig was causing the damage, but the search was fruitless. It was not until daylight next morning that he found the cause of the obstruction. It turned out to be nothing less than a ring tailed possum. The animal had its tail tightly coiled round one wire, and its body balanced on the other. It was quite dead of course and practically burned in two. *** THE Wattle Club will entertain a large party of returned soldiers at Frankston on Saturday (today.) *** A.I.F. Commemorative. Badges – as is notified by the military authorities that application forms for the commemorative badges that are to be issued to the nearest female relatives of soldiers who have died on active service are now available at all postoffices. *** OWING to the absence on holidays of Rev E. Tonkin, the Methodist Church services at Frankston will be conducted by the Rev. D. Morris B.A. The evening services throughout the circuit being in the open air begin at about 7 p.m.
Rev. H. Worrall, president, has notified the indefinite postponement of the Methodist Annual Conference on account of the pneumonic influenza epidemic. *** M. Paul Thomsen and M. Adolf Hodee, the French Labor Delegates, are to visit Brighton on Friday afternoon. They will be entertained by Councillor W. P. Francis, the Mayor, and Councillors at the Town Hall, and will afterwards inspect the nurseries of Messrs Cheeseman and Company. It would perhaps be interesting to the visitors if a tour through Somerville was arranged for them. They should certainly have the pleasure of inspecting the “Two Bays” Nurseries. *** MR Chas. E. Copsey, the new licensee of the Hotel Somerville took, charge last week. Mr Copsey comes to the district with a fine record, and a thorough knowledge of his business. He has been vice-president of the Licensed Victuallers Association and formerely conducted hotels in both South Melbourne and Carlton. The high reputation of the Hotel Somerville should be still further enhanced under his management. *** AT a meeting of the committee held at the Mechanics’ Institute on Friday night last an interim balance sheet in connection with the gymkhana recently held at Frankston in aid of the local Repatriation Fund was presented. There were present: Councillor W. J. Oates (chairman) Cr. W. P. Mason, (treasurer, ) Major Condor and Messrs
Jennings, T. Ritchie, C. Gray, H. McComb, S. Lawrey, W. C. Young and T, J. McMurtrie (hon. sec.) A highly satisfactory statement of accounts was presented for the information of the members, but as the receipts were still incomplete the publication of details will not be made till a later date. It may be stated, however, that the net profit of the effort will amount to over £380. The Chairman congratulated the committee on the result and remarked on the generosity of Major Condor who had returned the prize money won by him to the credit of the fund. The Major interposed that the credit should be given to the Langwarrin Military Camp and not to himself. The hon. secretary (Mr McMurtrie) gave details as to the disposal of the pony which had been raffled, and it was resolved unanimously on the motion of Mr Gray seconded by Mr McComb that the Secretary’s action in connection there with be endorsed. The meeting also commended the secretary for writing to Mr White of Kirkpatrick’s. Hotel, Mornington, acknowledging with thanks sale of raffle tickets in his quarter which realised £18 11s 0d and expressing appreciation of the efforts of the various contributors. *** HEARD in the Train. That a number of offenders were dealt with at the Mornington Police Court last week charged with driving without lights and were each fined 5s. and 2s 6d costs. That Hastings intends holding a grand gymkhana on Easter Saturday in aid of Soldiers Memorial Fund. That the influenza epidemic is on
the wane. That billiard rooms are to re-open theatres and hotels to remain closed. That sportsmen had a good days sport on the opening of the duck season on Saturday. That within 12 months from now the whole of the original scheme in connection with the Peninsula water supply will be completed. That Mornington claims first consideration in the matter of reticulation on the grounds that they were the originators of the scheme. That the Frankston Avenue of Honor requires attention in the matter of clearing rubbish from the trees and strengthening the fences. Than Mr C. Wood, who has been assigned the duty of advising local business people when Frankston soldiers are arriving in the town would be glad if parents or friends would inform him as to probable dates soldiers are expected home. *** THE Peninsula in common with the rest of the State benefitted consider ably by the splendid rains experienced at the beginning of the week. Dairymen, orchardists and farmers generally were beginning to look grave as week after week passed without sign of change in the weather conditions, which have been exceptionally dry since about September last. Dairymen throughout the Shire who reported a serious falling off in milk supply owing to shortage of water and suitable feed are delighted at the change while orchardists are equally pleased. The average fall has been about three inches spread over nearly every area in the State.
An authority speaking on the subject said that wheat farmers are particularly jubilant as they will now be able to work up some of their new land for seeding for the new crop in April. With judicious cultivation a great deal of rain that has fallen can be conserved for the use of the coming wheat crop. So far as root crops and the dairy industry are concerned, the rain has brought a wonderful change in prospects. A failure in the root crops threatened owing to the extremely dry weather, but while the rain has been late it is very welcome. In the dairy districts south of the Dividing Range, Gippsland, and the Western District, the downpour should make a great improvement. In regard to the pastoral outlook the rain has come rather early for the production of grass. If a spell of hot weather follows it will kill any grass that may spring up as a result of the rain, but if further falls occur in a few weeks the good effect on the pastoral industry will be very considerable indeed. Except in the case of Mildura, which is independent of rain to a large extent, the fruit industry will benefit. One authority states that the rainfall has been the salvation of the situation as far as vines are concerned. The trees have suffered very severly from the dry weather, but the rain will restore them to their normal condition. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 22 February 1919
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THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES
Hark! The Summer of Mixed Spirits and Mixed Feelings By Stuart McCullough I’VE no idea what happened to me – I used to go to music festivals all the time. As a veteran of multiple ‘Big Days Out’, ‘Summersault’ and various other events requiring I wear a wristband to prove I’m over eighteen, I’m out of practice. Festivals were as much a part of summer as sand in your shoe or backyard cricket in your pajamas. Without ever making a conscious decision to do so, I stopped going. There are loads of festivals out there, but none are as ubiquitous as ‘The Big Day Out’ once was. Were it not for ‘The Big Day Out’, I would never have experienced overpriced midstrength beer. Nor would I have seen ‘Slipknot’ perform and, to this day, would be clueless on the subject of Satanic clowns. Which, quite obviously, would be a bad thing. On paper, music festivals sound like a great idea. Loads of your favourite bands all playing on the same day at the same place for your entertainment. In theory, this means that instead of going to multiple performances, you can get it all done in one day at a single venue. It’s kind of like going to Southland for your Christmas shopping, but with music. It’s breathtakingly efficient. Other than crowds, sunburn and the indignity that is the portaloo what’s not to like about a music festival? Let me count the ways… There are the prices for food that are not so much a form of extortion as they are an invitation to enduring poverty. In an ideal world – which, presumably, is one in which no music festival is conducted - no one should be forced
to choose between a souvlaki and a house deposit. But festivals are a law and pricing scheme unto themselves. ‘Finding water’ is also a potential challenge. Ideally, you’d get there early a sink a bore somewhere near the chill-out tent. Getting there and back is also a challenge. People arrive over an eight-hour period, but things get hectic when everyone wants to leave at the same time after the music stops. You’re either trying to get on a train and experiencing what it must be like to be the filling in a sweaty, sunburned and slightly inebriated human sandwich or attempting to find your car before queuing up for another hour and a half just to get out of the car park. The sun is my enemy. For me, at-
tending an outdoor music festival is all about avoiding sunburn so far as it is humanly possible to do so. As someone who needs sunscreen to avoid getting cooked by a light bulb, the very idea of spending a day exposed to the elements is extremely unappealing. Much as Cleopatra bathed herself in donkey milk, I dunk myself in SPF 50+. Little wonder I stopped going to festivals. It was my brother’s idea. We’d go, as fully-grown adults, to a music festival. Straight away I asked whether Slipknot was be playing but, sadly, they weren’t. Instead, there were a bunch of bands who’d have been at home at my last Big Day Out. I was the target market. We would go with our wives, taking fold-up chairs and a
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picnic blanket. Things have changed. Our nineteen-year-old nephew tagged along. As we approached the festival, we were reminded that alcohol was strictly prohibited and our bags would be searched. The security staff didn’t disappoint, as they rummaged around as if they were looking for treasure. I’ve boarded flights with less security. We entered and it became apparent that whilst significant effort was being made to keep alcohol out, once inside you could guzzle it to your heart’s content. Which people were, as if someone had just told them the bar would close in ten minutes after which they’d be forced to endure a lifetime of sobriety. The mood seesawed somewhere between joyful abandon and
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inebriated surrender. As one of my all time favourite bands took to the stage, every reservation I had disappeared. My nephew followed me as we headed towards the stage. Then it struck me. These probably were the same people I’d attended festivals with all those years ago. Except we were now all older and, at least theoretically, more responsible. Some however were determined to prove otherwise. It was midway through the set when a lady who was my age decided to jump over the security barrier and attempt to climb the stage. Lord knows what she intended to do when she got there. The security staff had hold of her legs as she dug her fingernails into the floor before ultimately deciding surrender was inevitable. Nothing was damaged, other than dignity. Someone else then clambered onto the shoulders of what I hope was a friend. Once aloft, the man threw his head back and ripped his shirt open. Buttons rained down. My nephew was shocked. It was as if everything he thought he knew about adulthood was a lie. I understand - nostalgia is a powerful thing. Seeing a band I’d idolized in my youth was an invigorating, life-affirming experience. For others, it was a portal back to another time when they were young, carefree and prone to either ripping their shirt off in public or poorly considered stage invasions. To each their own. Perhaps it’s all right to go back. At least for a little while. My nephew, however, may yet need time to recover. stuart@stuartmccullough.com
RED HILL SHOW
Saturday, 9th March, 2019
Labour Day Weekend | 8.30am to 5pm
The Red Hill Show – Create your show experience! SATURDAY, 9th March, the Red Hill Showgrounds come alive with the festivities of one the State’s most popular agricultural shows. Entries for most categories close this week including our inagural Red Hill Apple Pie Competition with $500 prize money. Visit our website and enter online: www. redhillshow.com.au/forms The focus to this year’s event is the new Mornington Peninsula Paddock, where show goers can visit so many local producers from Woolumbi Farm, Red Hill Truffles, Mushroom Foresty, Red Hill Brewery to Dromana Bay Mussells, Tuerong Farm and many more. Special thanks to our celebrated MC Richard Cornish, local published Food Writer and supporter of our local producers. We welcome to the MPP stage Chef Matt Wilkinson from Pope Joan and published author of Mr Wilkinson’s numerous cookbooks; and Ben Moore from Mr Bees, a renowned honey guru. The 3rd Red Hill Cider show will take place in the Paddock with a masterclass hosted by 5 local producers including Mock Orchard, Seven Oaks, Harts Farm, 1061
and Cheeky Rascal. Tastings of the awarded ciders and an apple cider vinegar demonstration can be enjoyed. Aside from the remarkable array of animals including Clydesdales, cattle, sheep, alpacas, poultry, minature goats, pet fancy rats, working dogs and more, we are thrilled to have the Australian Mountainboarders back. There will also be woodturning, spinning and weaving demonstrations. A new shaded zone will showcase the arts including the Willum Warrain indigenous kids’ art caravan, puppet shows and music by Diddy Reyes & Lady Fox. Pavilions will be filled with flowers, fruit, vegetables, cooking, craft, photography and art. Groove to the fantastic jazz vibes of The Jackson Four and kids will love the many FREE fairground rides including rock climbing, fire rescue challenge, mechanical bull ride, pony rides and more. Don’t miss Victoria’s only remaining Grand Parade at 3.00pm! For show enquiries: ph:5989 2357 e:info@redhillshow.com.au www.redhillshow.com.au
Red Hill Showgrounds - Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill Create your show experience! Mornington Peninsula Paddock - Chef Matt Wilkinson - Local exhibitors & producers - Cider Show - Apple Pie Comp Australian Mountainboarders - Animals Galore - Fly Dogs - Sheep Shearing - Working Dogs - Woodchop - Music Wildlife Encounters - Roaming performers - Tractors - Art & Craft Stalls - Carnival Rides and much more... Admission: $60 Family ticket (2a & 3c); $20 Adults; $10 Children (6-17 yrs); FREE 5yrs & under; $10 Students/Pensioners MOST RIDES FREE with entry! Free parking.
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St. Joachim’s Catholic Primary School opened in 1987 in the south eastern suburb of Carrum Downs, and is a vital part of St. Anne’s Parish in Seaford. It is a school that continues to flourish and its school population is approximately 310 students. At St Joachim’s Catholic Primary School we recognise that we are living witnesses of God’s love. We strive to make Jesus’ vision and mission central in our lives and encourage all within our school and parish community to live a spirit-filled life. Through a high priority on the excellent teaching of Literacy, Numeracy, and Religious Education, complemented by specialist classes in visual arts, performing arts, physical education and Italian, and with a strong focus on student wellbeing, St Joachim’s School strives to develop every student to their full potential. We are an extremely well-resourced school with a variety of large outdoor play areas as well as a large indoor hall/gymnasium, library, computer lab, vegetable gardens and a beautiful chapel. IT is used throughout our great school to enhance and extend student learning. Come and see why our students and families love our school and why our school embodies our school motto of “Love and Unity”. Now accepting enrolments for 2020
Paul Dwyer PRINCIPAL
St Joachim’s Primary School 25 Broderick Phone: email: Web:
Road, Carrum Downs 3201 03 9785 2633 principal@sjcarrumdowns.catholic.edu.au www.sjcarrumdowns.catholic.edu.au
Karingal Heights Primary School
Toorak College
Welcome to Karingal Heights Primary School.
Thrive at Toorak
I have been involved in the Karingal Heights Primary School community for over 20 years. My children attended school here and I have been involved as a teacher and parent for that time. I love our school. Coming back to Karingal Heights Primary School after the holidays is always an enjoyable experience. Saying hello to our students, old and new and chatting to their parents is always fun. Being a small school of approximately 75 children allows us to know all our children and their families well. We have high expectations of the academic abilities of all of our children with an emphasis placed on literacy and numeracy. We take the mental health of our children seriously and this year we are working towards gaining our KidsMatter accreditation. Our partnerships with the Frankston Special Development School and McClelland Secondary College are continuing this year and we are excited that Anglicare have based the Karingal Family Wellbeing Hub at our School. It is all looking very exciting for our future. If you would like to organise a school tour please do not hesitate to contact us on 9789 3288.
As Toorak College approaches 150 years, we celebrate by implementing a new Strategic Plan. With a vision to develop aspiring young people with confidence and character, we endeavour to empower young people through academic and personal growth so they will thrive in their future. Part of our new plan is to enhance student pathways. This year we launch the Empower Network and Student Futures initiative, where students gain self-insight, career inspiration, learn skills required for life beyond Toorak and develop career resilience. This underpins the new opportunities and networks on offer for our senior students. Toorak will soon welcome The Swift Science & Technology building, offering boundless opportunities to students who have a passion for STEM. A new range of never-before-offered scholarships will also be available to students entering in 2020, including The Swift Science & Technology Scholarship and The Principal’s Thrive Scholarship. As our Science programs expand, so does our Performing Arts. We have launched Toorak Academy of Performing Arts; an exciting program for students wishing to develop skills in dance and musical theatre. This year is all about new beliefs and ideas. With the launch of a Principal Information Evening called ‘Thrive at Toorak,’ plus more small and private tours available, we encourage you to take advantage of the many new ways you can discover Toorak. Register your place at our next Principal Information Evening ‘Thrive at Toorak’ on March 14.
Kerryn Riley
Kristy Kendall
Karingal Heights Primary School
Toorak College
PRINCIPAL
12 Havana Crescent, Frankston VIC 3199 Phone: 03 9789 3288 Fax: 03 9789 2406 Web: www.karingalheightsps.vic.edu.au PAGE 16
We are proud of our heritage, attuned to our changing world and focused on ensuring an exceptional education for future generations.
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Old Mornington Road, Mount Eliza, 3930 Phone: 03 9788 7200 Web: www.toorakcollege.vic.edu.au
St Jude’s Parish Primary School The newly appointed Principal Marita O’Sullivan has hit the ground running at St. Jude’s Parish Primary School in Langwarrin. Marita has come to St. Jude’s from Our Lady of Fatima Primary School where she was the Deputy Principal and Student Wellbeing Leader. Marita has a passion for student wellbeing and was instrumental in designing and developing a student wellbeing resource centre at her last school which won an award from the school educator as an Innovative School. Marita is excited to bring her learning and experience to St. Jude’s. ‘In my role as principal it is vital to know every single child not only by name but for the individual that they are. I have thoroughly enjoyed my first weeks here at St. Jude’s and am happy to be part of this community. I am taking every opportunity to get to know every member of the school community and am already feeling at home’. St Jude’s is a small school, which allows every student to be known by all staff. This helps create a safe, happy learning environment where individual learning and social and emotional needs can be met both in the classroom and on the playground. Currently St. Jude’s has an enrolment of 235 students from Foundation (Prep) – Year Six.
Marita believes that every individual deserves ‘positive unconditional regard’ and is looking forward to showing the community this by not only her words but by her actions. If you would like a tour of St. Jude’s Marita holds regular Principal tours and would be very happy to meet with you.
St Jude’s
Marita O’Sullivan PRINCIPAL
Catholic Parish Primary School Langwarrin
St Jude’s Parish Primary School 30 Warrandyte Rd, Langwarrin VIC 3930 Phone: 03 9789 7581 email: admin@sjlangwarrin.catholic.edu.au Web: www.sjlangwarrin.catholic.edu.au
Mercy Peace Love
Kilbreda College Founded in 1904, Kilbreda College has been educating young women in the Brigidine tradition for 115 years. With a rich Catholic heritage and strong commitment to the College motto of Strength and Kindliness, Kilbreda students have every opportunity to become women of hope and compassion with a personal commitment to justice and the courage to speak out and respond to the needs of others. Principal Ms Nicole Mangelsdorf joined the Kilbreda College community at the start of 2016, bringing with her eighteen years of leadership experience in Victorian Catholic secondary schools. “Together, staff and students at Kilbreda form a collaborative, learning focused community that strives for continuous growth through perseverance and effort. We recognise and value the diversity and unique gifts of our students and encourage and support them to develop into confident and articulate young women. Through exposure to a rigorous learning environment, an extensive co-curricular program and a deep commitment to social justice, our mission is to inspire our students to pursue academic excellence, express their creativity and embrace opportunities for leadership and service. “We are committed to providing the knowledge, skills and experiences today’s students need to thrive in tomorrow’s world. Rapid changes in technology call for a very different skillset to that of the past. When our students graduate, we want them to leave
Nicole Mangelsdorf PRINCIPAL
with a well-developed and transferable skill set and be resilient, critical thinkers, who are flexible and adaptable,” said Ms Mangelsdorf. Optimal wellbeing and learning are enabled at Kilbreda through an environment that is safe, inclusive and respectful. An extensive transition program supports a smooth and enjoyable transition into the Kilbreda College Community. Wellbeing programs across the year levels complement the learning and teaching program in supporting students’ spiritual, academic, social, emotional and physical development. Unique to Kilbreda is their Year 9 Bridges program, which students undertake one day per fortnight. Over the year, four thematic, interdisciplinary and inquirybased units are completed. These are designed to develop social competencies and resilience, creative and critical thinking while broadening student understanding of their role as both local and global citizens. With passionate and skilled teachers, extensive academic and co-curricular opportunities every Kilbreda girl is able to flourish! Families are encouraged to visit the college and witness first hand some of the facilities and programs on offer. Open Evening Thursday 14 March 2019 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm We also have a number of Open Mornings running throughout the year. For more information, please visit www.kilbreda.vic.edu.au
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Close call: Moorooduc managed to creep past Somerville’s total with just wicket in hand. Picture: Andrew Hurst
Red Hill pip Pines to the post By Brodie Cowburn
PENINSULA
MOOROODUC have held on by a thread to claim a thrilling victory in the first innings over Somerville. Chasing 168 to win, Moorooduc kept touch mainly thanks to an entertaining innings from Rashimal Mendis, who hit his half century by smacking 3 sixes over the boundary. Moorooduc passed their target with just one wicket in hand, and their numbers 11 and 9 batsmen at the crease. At Ballam Park East, Long Island surpassed their measly target of 70 despite a monumental batting collapse against Main RIdge. The winning side had passed their target and were flying comfortably at 3/96. They ended up all out for 109. In response Main Ridge came in for a second innings, and looked to put runs on the board quickly. They were bowled out for 115 off 27 overs. Handed a chance to claim the second innings and an outright win, Long Island capitalised. Opener Aaron Paxton scored 47 runs and his side passed 0/79 off 22 overs. Baden Powell comfortably defeated Crib Point on day two of their clash at Overport Park. An opening innings of 42 runs from Mitchell Barr got them off on the right foot, and they were able to claim victory. They finished the day at 6/170
from 175 overs. Pines have had a tough afternoon at home against Red Hill, letting slip a good total of 233 and succumbing to a loss. Pines would have felt they were in a good position, but Red Hill’s chances were helped by a good spell of bowling on day one from Lincoln Toy, who dismissed the opening three batsmen in quick succession. On day two, Simon Dart proved the difference as he put together a knock of 85 runs off 176 balls. Red Hill surpassed their target with three overs of play left in the day.
DISTRICT
A GOOD day one innings of 209 has not been enough for Hastings to secure a win over Delacombe Park. Despite losing both openers for just 2 runs between them, a good middle order stand saw Delacombe Park chip away at their total. A brilliant innings of 76 from Ricky Ramsdale batting at number 7, including six 6s and another six 4s, saw Delacombe Park take out the win with three wickets in hand. Rosebud had a little more luck defending their total of 213 runs against Seaford, bowling well to restrict their opponents to a low score. Seaford suffered as their tail contributed little, and they ended up all out
for 137. Rosebud’s bowlers performed well as a team, but Ashley Nagel’s 4/15 was the most impressive effort. Mt Martha will be disappointed they they have failed to chase down a target of 182 set by Carrum at Ferrero Reserve. Mt Martha were bowled out for 131, with Jake D’Atri taking five wickets, Carrum came in for a second innings and finished the day at 1/28. The clash between Seaford Tigers and Heatherhill ended in a win for the Tigers, as Brayden Roscoe scored 84 runs to help his side end their first innings 47 runs ahead.
SUB DISTRICT
FRANKSTON YCW have held strong to defend their total of 250 runs against Tootgarook. Tootgarook started day two well and looked good at 0/31, but quickly fell to 3/38 and were suddenly on the back foot, A good innings from Travis French in the middle order helped the travelling Tootgarook, but they ended up bowled out with just 14 runs left to chase. Andrew Kitson took 4 wickets,, inducing the last 2 to get his side out of jail. Carrum Downs have also had to bowl well to avoid defeat against Rye,
Carrum Downs were defending a total of 164 runs, which looked as if it may prove to be a difficult task. Things quickly fell apart for Rye, and at 5/43, looked dead and buried. Rye’s middle order fought but their efforts were not enough, as their side were bowled out 33 runs short. Tyabb have timed their run well to defeat Balnarring, hitting the winning runs with just one over left to play in their first innings. Michael and Aaron Edwards were Tyabb’s best, scoring 100 runs between them to set their side up for the win. Tyabb secured victory with 5 wickets in hand. On day two of the clash between Boneo and Dromana, Boneo batted and scored 126 runs, well short of their target of 236. Skye had a bye.
PROVINCIAL
LANGWARRIN have bowled brilliantly to secure an outright win over Pearcedale in their two day clash at Lloyd Park. A great first day saw Langwarrin claim the first innings. They declared 100 runs ahead, In reply Pearcedale could muster little response. Langwarrin were on fire, with each of their six bowlers each claiming a second innings wicket.
Pearcedale were left all out for 106, meaning Langwarrin needed just seven runs to secure an outright win. They did so in two overs without loss of wicket. Mt Eliza also suffered a rough outright loss against Sorrento on their own home turf. Batting first on day one Mt Eliza put 118 runs on the board, with Sorrento scoring 148 in reply. Mt Eliza’s second innings proved to cost them dearly, as their opening 5 batsmen fell for single digit figures. Jake Wood took six wickets to help bowl Mt Eliza out for 89. Sorrento raced to their target to take out the win, reaching 1/60 off 14 overs. At Alexandra Park, Baxter could do nothing to get close to Mornington, who set them a target of 353 to chase down. Baxter batted slowly and were bowled out for 104 in their first innings, and the follow on was enforced. With just 10 overs of play remaining, Baxter avoided an outright loss. Peninsula OB’s day one target of 189 against Flinders was easily defended. A middle order innings of 66 from Nick Barfuss caused the only headache, as the Old Boys claimed a good win. Flinders were bowled out for 126.
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By Craig MacKenzie SOUTHERN United kicks off the 2019 season against one of the most cashedup outfits in the NPLW when it hosts South Melbourne’s imposing women’s team at Monterey Reserve on Saturday. It is a massive challenge for a team that created records last season for all the wrong reasons finishing last in the elite competition with a solitary point having scored five goals and conceding 188. South Melbourne in stark contrast finished on top of the ladder and lost the Grand Final 3-1 to Bulleen. And Southern’s preparation has been far from ideal. “We go into the season with just one practice match because we didn’t have the numbers initially,” Southern head coach Washington Castillo said. “Ideally I would have liked to have five or six games under our belts but that’s life and we’ll make the best of it. “We’re preparing a game plan that we think will suit us but yes it is a very tough game.” Southern lost 3-0 to Casey Comets on Sunday with six players unavailable and Castillo hopes to have some of them back for the South Melbourne clash. Southern’s senior squad for 2019 (with previous club of new players in brackets) is: GOALKEEPER: Celia Kelsall. DEFENDERS: Milla Jowett (Bayside), Sarah Wiek, Christina Sousas (Hopper’s Crossing), Yasmin Cerda-Fredes (Casey Comets), Jacinda Anastasopoulos, Lily Gonzalez, Ella Douglass. MIDFIELDERS: Casey Aarons, Patricia Kurasik (Berwick City), Olivia Groves, Jess Beddows, Ashley Blackburn (Ballarat). FORWARD: Kallista Tzelios (Bayside). Southern’s under-19 squad is: GOALKEEPER: Rianna Tann. DEFENDERS: Sarah Tebbutt, India Scarr, Phoebe Tann, Ellis Kadir, Anna McGill. MIDFIELDERS: Maizy Garwood (Rosebud Heart), Jennifer Quinlan (Mornington), Isabella De Gilio (Alamein). STRIKERS: Sita Karimi, Kaylah Aydin, Claudia Beissmann. Southern’s under-16 squad (no goalkeeper listed) is: DEFENDERS: Taylah Hennekam, Alex Jones, Tanysha Hogan, Emily Ryan, Talia Palmer. MIDFIELDERS: Ezel Duyar, Sage Kirby, Nooria Mohammad (South Melbourne), Sydney James. FORWARDS: Danica Vukcevic, Rhys McKenna, Madina Ali (Narre Warren South). Southern’s under-14 squad is:
Southern seniors: Midfielder Carey Aarons vies for possession under the watchful gaze of Southern United captain Olivia Groves. Picture: Elise Tebbutt
GOALKEEPER: Taylen Wulf. DEFENDERS: Leah Plavlijanic, Eden Abrahams (Sandringham), Macey Butler, Jemma De Vos, Shanece Dias, Tayla James (Brighton). MIDFIELDERS: Sarah Shanks (Sandringham), Lauren Riha, Eden McKeown. FORWARDS: Rhiannon Kelleher, Erica-Derrick Sarfo-Sarpong, Kayla McLeod, Emilia Ingles, Chiara Renzeme, Lilly Constantino (Peninsula Strikers), Ellena Zissis (Bentleigh Greens). In NPL2 news Langwarrin’s season started with a 3-2 loss at home to Melbourne City on Saturday. A teasing, curling cross from the left by Ramy Najjarine in the 16th minute forced midfielder Wayne Wallace to slide down facing his own goal but he only succeeded in guiding the ball onto Jaiden Madafferi and past stranded Langy keeper Fraser Maclaren. City looked to have taken the contest out of Langy’s reach 11 minutes into the second half after a quick break down the left. The ball was played inside to Moudi Najjar whose turn and low shot was blocked one-handed by a diving Maclaren only to present Najjarine with a close-range tap-in to make it 2-0. Langwarrin was much more physical in the second period and that approach was ramped up in the 74th minute when veteran Boris Ovcin replaced Templin. A combative approach to the game is in Ovcin’s DNA and it was no coincidence that Langy’s fightback took place after his arrival. Ovcin was only on the pitch for a minute when Najjarine tried to stop him
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taking a long throw by getting up close and personal. Ovcin shoved him in the chest twice then City substitute Idrus Abdulahi joined in and soon a pack had formed with players grabbing, pushing and shoving. When normal service resumed it didn’t take long for Langy to strike. In the 77th minute Damir Stoilovic skinned his opponent on the right of the area and his cutback was met first time by Stirton to make it 2-1. Suddenly the visitors were on the back foot and the huge crowd erupted when Kuol stole the ball inside the attacking third in the 93rd minute and was brought down inside the area leaving referee Ross Clark with a simple decision. Stirton converted from the spot sending City keeper James Delianov the wrong way and it was 2-2. But the home team’s hopes of getting something out of this contest ended in the 96th minute when City substitute Gianluca Iannucci curled the ball from the right towards the far post. Maclaren was backpedalling and did well to get a hand to the ball only for Najjarine to sidefoot home into an unguarded net for a dramatic winner. In FFA Cup news Somerville Eagles defeated Barnstoneworth United 3-1 at Somerville Secondary College on Saturday. The Eagles handed debuts to five new players with recent signings Francis Beck (from Baxter), Callum Richardson, Daniel Hodge, Will O’Brien and Mark Pagliarulo all starting with James
Liddle and Sean Scully on the bench. Somerville player-coach Dave Greening opened the scoring with a tap-in in the 8th minute after great work from Hodge and a bullet-like Hodge header after an excellent corner from O’Brien in the 21st minute made it 2-0. Four minutes later Vantuntiang Kawngno scored for the visitors but the local side regained its two-goal cushion when Pagliarulo added a third after a superb through ball from O’Brien. The second half saw the Eagles go through the motions eventually easing into the first main round, the draw for which will be conducted this week. Rosebud bowed out of the FFA Cup with a 3-1 loss to Yarra Jets at Olympic Park on Sunday. Three dreadful defensive errors presented the tie on a plate to the visitors and they didn’t have to be asked twice. Rosebud had started well with a stunning low strike from outside the area by Ben Gamble in the 26th minute but five minutes later Rosebud keeper James Cinar collided with teammate Harris Battison when trying to clear and the ball fell to Jets striker Aaron Pearce who stroked it into the unguarded goal for the equaliser. In the 68th minute Rosebud gave the ball away inside its defensive third and tall Jets attacking midfielder Paul Cahill was brought down inside the area. Cahill recovered to convert the resultant penalty and four minutes later Cinar’s slapstick approach to possession allowed Pearce to rob him and stroke the ball into the gaping net to make it 3-1 and end the home side’s hopes. In State 1 news Mornington won both of last week’s pre-season matches beating Peninsula Strikers 2-1 on Thursday then having to rely on a late goal to down Frankston Pines 1-0 on Saturday evening. A Danny Black own goal and a Liam Baxter header decided Thursday’s contest with Grant Lane scoring for Strikers. A low strike from outside the area by Craig Smart was enough to beat Pines in a spiteful encounter last weekend. The upside for Pines was their or-
ganisation and their refusal to be bullied while their pace posed problems for the Mornington defence. Alex Bevacqua and Meron Negasi agreed terms with Pines after the match, the former joining from Nunawading City while Negasi was with Doveton last season. In State 2 news Peninsula Strikers went down 1-0 to South Yarra at Centenary Park on Saturday. Strikers’ boss Danny Verdun is understood to have finally given Colin McCormack the nod as first choice keeper after McCormack and Christian Morales were vying for the role. “Tapsy” Munyanyiwa played for Strikers. He’d been with Pines during the preseason until three weeks ago when he told head coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor that he wanted to take a break from the game for personal reasons. The 21-year-old winger has been with Bentleigh Greens, Springvale White Eagles, Sunshine George Cross, Doveton and Point Cook. In State 3 news Skye United lost 2-1 to Old Scotch at John Paul College on Saturday. Skye had five players unavailable but led 1-0 at half-time thanks to a longrange shot from Jason Nowakowski that caught the Old Scotch keeper off his line but the State 2 visitors struck twice within five minutes early in the second half. In State 4 news Seaford drew 2-2 with Sandringham at North Seaford Reserve on Saturday with Seaford’s goals coming from Matt Schwellinger and Mitch Lander. After the match Seaford confirmed the signings of Kevin Derry from Peninsula Strikers, Nick Ormond from St Kilda and Kurt Wagner-Goldsworthy from Frankston Pines. In State 5 news Aspendale Stingrays lost 2-1 to State 4 Noble Park on Saturday with Alex Taylor-Hirst scoring for the Stingrays. This weekend’s league games: SATURDAY 3pm: Southern Utd v South Melbourne (Monterey Reserve, under-12s 9am, under-14s 10.10am, under-16s 11.30am, under-19s 1pm); Langwarrin v Northcote City (Lawton Park). This weekend’s pre-season games: SATURDAY: Mornington v Berwick City, Dallas Brooks Park, 1pm & 3pm; Peninsula Strikers v Mazenod Victory, Centenary Park, 1pm & 3pm; Hampton Park Utd v Skye Utd, KM Reedy Reserve, 1pm & 3pm; Seaford Utd v Elwood, North Seaford Reserve, 1pm & 3pm.
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Top tennis talent come together MORNINGTON Peninsula’s top junior talent will all compete at the same venue for a special Friday night “Super Round“ on Friday 1 March. Every team from the Peninsula Tennis Association’s Moss Watson (top boys league) and Loretta Thrupp (top girls league) leagues will come together at Overport Park Tennis Club for one massive night of tennis. The juniors will battle it out at the “Super Round Carnival” while free food, free tennis and
free activities will be on offer for the spectators. Jumping castles and face painting will also be on offer, with new players wanting a free hit of tennis also able to receive a voucher for a group lesson at any club within the Peninsula Tennis region. A serving radar will be onsite as well as three half-courts for the public. For more information about the night email: secretary@peninsulatennisassociation.com.
Let it rip: Bruce Park Blue team player Seb Cowan gets ready for the “Super Round Carnival” at Overport Park Tennis Club. Picture: Supplied.
Impressive debut: The Jason Warren-trained Brooklyn Hustle comes with a barnstorming finish to win on debut. Picture: Supplied
Hustle “spot on” for Diamond talented filly would peak at the right time and so far he believes everything has gone to plan. “We’re spot on,” he said. “She had a gallop at Mornington this morning… I’ll take her to Caulfield on Tuesday for her final gallop and she’ll gallop on the course proper there with someone like Bel Sonic from the stable.” Jockey, Beau Mertens, will take the reins in the Blue Diamond after partnering with the filly on debut. “Beau Mertens came down and rode her [in her Mornington gallop] to just have a feel – he was really happy with her,” Warren said. “He’s got a good affinity with the horse… and he’s a very good jockey.” The barrier draw for the Blue Diamond Stakes will take place at Caulfield on Tuesday 19 February where Warren is hoping to draw in between barriers two and seven.
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