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The Giving Tree has gone up at Frankston Library. Frankston Life Community CEO Pastor Mark Whitby and new Frankston mayor Kris Bolam (pictured L to R) have encouraged residents to donate gifts. See story Page 4. Picture: Gary Sissons

‘Failure is not an option’ for new mayor Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au KRIS Bolam has been chosen by his colleagues to be the next mayor of Frankston. Cr Bolam was handed the mayoral reins at council’s 16 November meeting, the first of the new council term. This will be Cr Bolam’s second stint

as mayor, his first coming in 2011. He said the next twelve months will be “an exciting yet critical time for Frankston City, as we stand on the precipice of success or failure.” “We’re committed to supporting our community through COVID-19 and to the city emerging stronger and more resilient on the other side. Council and our dedicated officers will continue to work tirelessly to achieve this. Failure

is not an option,” Cr Bolam said. “My record in the chamber strongly highlights my passion for good governance and transparent decision making, which is why I spearheaded more than 100 good governance reforms over the past two years and dozens more during my time holding public office. These include reducing the amount of decisions made behind closed doors, allowing residents and ratepayers to

participate at council meetings and the creation of a register for councillors and officers to declare any interactions with lobbyists. “I don’t believe in absolutes and will always try and work with councillors, staff and community to find that happy medium we can all agree on. Despite what we see and hear nationally and abroad, politics doesn’t have to be unnecessarily divisive. Bipartisanship and

collaborative decision-making will be the staple of my mayoralty for the next twelve months.” Cr Bolam was the last councillor remaining from the 2016-2020 term, with the other eight either stepping down or losing their re-election bids. He ran for mayor unopposed. Cr Nathan Conroy was elected deputy mayor. Continued Page 3

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First meeting for new council Continued from Page 1 The new Frankston Council met for the first time last week, with each giving a short speech to introduce themselves to the community. Cr Conroy told fellow councillors he was “blown away” with his primary result, which saw him elected by a huge margin. “This is a clear mandate for change within this council,” he said. “I campaigned on a number of issues, and I intend to work with the CEO, officers, and fellow councillors to work towards making those happen. I will be putting families first over the next four years, advocating for infrastructure that is required in Carrum Downs, Langwarrin, Sandhurst, and Skye. I will speak to existing and new entrepreneurs to decide what is needed for our local economy to thrive.” Cr Steven Hughes said that driving under an untidy overpass on the Frankston Freeway “is the spark that ignited my desire to run for council.” “The overpass is symptomatic of how Frankston has overlooked the small details that impact residents’

daily lives,” he said. “To achieve a better Frankston we must first fix the high rates residents pay. During these uncertain times it’s not right that Frankston residents pay the highest average rates in the region, while having the lowest median house price. My first motion in council will be to allocate the COVID hardship rates waiver automatically to all Frankston residents without the need to apply for it.” His son, Cr Liam Hughes, said “as the youngest councillor in Frankston City’s history I am here to give a voice to everyone, especially the youth who need to be heard.” “Imagine a place full of restaurants, activities, and fun. One full of year-long things to do for all people from all walks of life. As a lifetime vegetarian I want to have a vegetarian and vegan festival. I also want more arts and music festivals to promote homegrown Frankston talent.” Cr Sue Baker told the community that “placing your trust in me to get involved has been quite overwhelming, and I am looking forward to

building a high performance organisation culture. [I will be] looking to developing an inclusive community consultation approach that supports, and really focuses on delivering some great service.” Cr Claire Harvey said “I commit to holding true to the values that are consistently affirmed during our campaign - putting people and planet first, working to strengthen engagement and democratic participation, and working hard to make sure our most vulnerable community members are not left behind.” Returning Crs Brad Hill, David Asker, and Suzette Tayler each thanked voters for returning them to council. “We can only have success by working together, and listening to each other. We can only achieve if we work together in the council chamber,” Cr Hill said. “We have an opportunity to raise the bar higher”. Cr Asker said “it gives me great pride” to be elected and Cr Tayler said she committed to “make our city vibrant again”.

FRANKSTON mayor Kris Bolam (R) and deputy mayor Nathan Conroy (L). Picture: Supplied

THE new MRI machine being used at Frankston Hospital. Picture: Supplied

New scanner at hospital A NEW MRI scanner has been installed at Frankston Hospital. The SIGNA Artist MRI machine will allow the hospital to perform 4000 more scans each year. Peninsula Health operations director for imaging and pathology Andrew Bickell said “we are developing world-leading healthcare here in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. Our new scanner is faster and has the latest computing power. That means we can conduct quicker scans at a wider scope, and get better diagnostics.” The hospital is working in partnership with GE Healthcare, which helped them to get the scanner. “We are pleased to support Peninsula Health in its endeavours to bring more personalised healthcare to patients through leading technology,”

GE Healthcare CEO Matt Tucker said. The new machine features two dockable tables to help transfers patients quicker, a tiltable head coil, and a monitor for patients’ breathing so that patients having abdominal scans don’t have to hold their breath. A Peninsula Health statement read that the machine would allow for the hospital to “conduct faster scans and correct for artefacts caused by motion. Through this, we can get diagnostic scans on paediatric and confused patients who would usually have to be sedated.” “Overall, this technology allows for a greater number of difficult scans as we can now scan around patient breathing, more quickly, requiring less sedation than previously possible with our previous machine.”

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GIFTS for families doing it tough this Christmas can be donated at The Giving Tree at Frankston Library. The Giving Tree program is run by Frankston Life Community together with Frankston Council. Gifts left under the tree will be handed out at the Frankston Life Community Christmas Lunch for disadvantaged families and individuals. Frankston Life Community CEO Pastor Mark Whitby said “for many in our community Christmas isn’t a happy time.” “The joy of giving, the joy of receiving, and especially the joy of sharing is what being part of a community is all about. “The Frankston Life Community Christmas lunches are especially meaningful to the many volunteers who give their time on the day. It is an opportunity to serve members of our community who are often overlooked by the general population.”

Frankston mayor Kris Bolam said “extending your gift giving and celebrations to those less fortunate is an awesome feeling and in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, more people than ever are doing it tough and need our support.” “I encourage everyone to consider adding a little something extra to your shopping list so that your generous contribution can go straight to supporting our local community.” The 2020 Community Christmas Lunch is planned as an outdoor event at Frankston Park to uphold COVID-safe practices. For more information visit frankston.life/community/christmaslunch/ Donated gifts must be unwrapped and valued at $20 or less. Donations can be made until 21 December. The giving tree is at Frankston Library, 60 Playne Street.

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Library fines abolished FINES at Frankston’s libraries have been abolished. Past fines have also been waived in a bid to get people borrowing more. Frankston Libraries manager Tammy Goodwin said “at the start of this year we asked the Frankston City community to participate in our biannual library survey. We received an overwhelming number of responses telling us that having a fine was a reason to no longer engage with library

services.” “We know that people can feel embarrassed if they’ve incurred a library fine and we don’t want our members feeling they can no longer enjoy all that the library has to offer. “From our storytimes and school holiday programs, to our workshops and talks with popular authors – we’re here to support you and we welcome you into our library space late fine free,” Council estimates that 21 per cent of library

members owed fines. Library members are now limited to borrowing 40 physical items, and lost item charges will remain.

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THE lights at Frankston Park are close to completion. Picture: Supplied

Lights ready THE final touches are being applied to the lighting towers at Frankston Park in preparation for the 2021 VFL season. The lights were constructed earlier this year, but didn’t see any action with the 2020 VFL season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Frankston FC CEO Adrian Lloyd said that “workers had been positioning the lights on the four new LED light towers so they provided maximum exposure across the oval.”

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Man charged after fatal crash A YOUNG woman is dead after a car crash in Somerville. Police allege that the driver of a white sedan travelling on Jones Road at around 10pm on 14 November lost control, and crashed into a tree. A 23-year-old woman, who was a passenger in the car, was killed in the

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crash. She died at the scene. Two men in their 20s, the driver and another passenger, were taken to hospital. Police interviewed the driver, a 25-year-old Hastings resident, and charged him with culpable driving, dangerous driving causing death,

negligently causing serious injury, and dangerous driving causing serious injury. He was refused bail and will appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court. THE scene of a fatal car crash on Jones Road. Picture: Gary Sissons

Cash for shades ment. “It might seem like leaving a campfire unattended or operating machinery on a total fire ban day is not a huge issue. Whether they are deliberately lit or not, the outcome is often the same. This is disappointing, as the situation could have been avoided if people made better choices.” Last year police laid 26 charges statewide for fire-related offences due to reckless behaviour. Common causes included burning off, campfires, car exhausts and machinery, use of tools such as angle grinders and welding equipment, bonfires, and flares. Lighting a fire on a total fire ban day can result in a fine of up to $39,000, or up to two years jail. “The devastating impact from last year’s bushfires are still very fresh for the affected communities and emergency service responders,” AC Grainger said. “Be mindful of your activities during the fire season, especially during fire danger periods – it could be your actions that result in loss of life or property.” Operation Safeguard runs until March.

Liquid seized POLICE in Seaford have seized 20 litres of a liquid they believe would have been used to make the drug GHB. Officers say they spotted a man “acting suspiciously” in a silver Peugeot near a milk bar on Hadley Street on 16 November, around 5pm. The man attempted to leave on foot but police stopped him to speak to him. Police searched the car and found what they suspect to be 1,4-butanediol. Police also allegedly found other drugs and cash in the car. A 35-year-old man was charged with traffic a large commercial quantity of drugs, possess drug of dependence, possess proceeds of crime, and disqualified driving. He has been remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 17 November.

Fire safety warning A POLICE operation targeting people who recklessly light fires will run over the summer months this year. Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Michael Grainger said “for areas that are at risk of fire, the community can expect a highly visible police presence, particularly during fire danger periods.” “Police will investigate and take action to catch those responsible when a fire is deemed suspicious, whether it was a deliberate or reckless action. Anyone found guilty of recklessly or intentionally causing a bushfire faces a penalty of up to 15 years imprison-

Fatal in Carrum A WOMAN has died after a car crash in Carrum earlier this month. The 75-year-old Chelsea woman was taken to hospital after the crash, but died on 12 November. She was in a white Mazda sedan at the intersection of Station Street and McLeod Road when her car collided with a grey Toyota ute.

The two occupants of the ute, a 20-year-old and 19-year-old men from Berwick, stopped to assist and were uninjured. Police are asking for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Police plane THE Police Air Wing division is using an aeroplane for the first time in two decades, The Air Wing unit acquired fixed wing Beechcraft Super King Air 350ER aeroplane from Skytraders, and has been using it this year. Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Ross Guenther said the aeroplane “enables police to rapidly respond as incidents are unfolding and provide increased aerial observation state-wide.” “We often see evades, pursuits or hostile vehicle events unfolding in a series. Whether it’s in Mildura or Mordialloc, we will now be able to provide a specialist response in those first critical moments to prevent further harm from taking place,” he said. “Importantly, we can cover great distances without stopping, which will save precious time during critical events or searches for high-risk missing people on land or at sea. Being able to quickly deploy elite units such as the Search and Rescue Squad, Critical Incident Response Team and the Special Operations

Group will mean that they can get across the state in a matter of hours.”

Drugs seized ACTING on a tip off police raided a Hastings house and allegedly found a large quantity of various drugs of dependence, steroids, and a “substantial” amount of cash. Hastings police, alongside members of the Dog Squad, including a Passive Alert Dog (PAD dog), raided the house in the early hours of Friday 13 November. A 25-year-old Hastings man was charged with 15 counts, including trafficking a drug of dependence, possessing a drug of dependence, and possessing the proceeds of crime. He was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ court on 10 August 2021. Senior Sergeant Warren FrancisPester said the permanent Operation Miscreant was “intelligence-driven from the local community to deal with local issues”. “There are enormous amounts of evidence of the harm and destruction that the use, possession, and trafficking of illicit drugs do to persons, families, sporting teams and the overall community,” he said. “The location by Hastings police of substantial amounts of drugs and money indicates that the suspect has been very active in drug dealing within the Hastings area. “These efforts by Hastings police will cause a substantial interruption to this type of criminal offending.”

LYREBIRD Community Centre in Carrum Downs has received $10,000 for a new shade. The funding was used to buy protective awnings and a natural shade in the outdoor play area. The centre received the funding through the Dunkley Stronger Communities grant program. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy said “children learn so much in their early years, this funding will allow them to engage in more outdoor play which is beneficial to their mental and physical wellbeing.” “Carrum Downs, Sandhurst and Skye have a large number of families with pre-school aged children. I’m very proud to support our community with this funding.”

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Looking back: Alan Moore, as a young soldier, above, and waving to wellwishers on his 100th birthday from the balcony of his home in Mornington. Pictures: Gary Sissons

Taking a balcony bow after 100 years ARMY veteran Alan Moore and his friends at Corowa Court, Mornington, are gearing up to celebrate his centenary on Friday 20 November. It’s an occasion to be cherished by this genial contributor who notched up a solid record of service during WWII, as a long-term Frankston Rotarian, as 2019 Victorian senior of the year as well as receiving awards for 40 years of volunteer service at the

Anglicare Mount Eliza Op Shop. Born and raised in Camberwell, Mr Moore was in his final year at school when war was declared in 1939. After working at odd jobs, he enlisted and fought with the AIF 39th Battalion in New Guinea, on the infamous Kokoda Track. Returning home, he sought out his former girlfriend with a view to getting married only to find “she’d met

someone else and was gone”. “That turned out to be lucky, because then I met the love of my life, Joan, and we had two beautiful daughters,” Mr Moore said. The family lived at Mount Eliza for their married life while Mr Moore managed the baby foods department at food manufacturer Heinz. The girls attended Toorak College and later went on to reach the top of their

professions as a doctor and physiotherapist. Mr Moore later spent a large part of his free time presenting at schools across Victoria on his experiences during the war and reinforcing his message of peace and collaboration. He said he is “very grateful” for being able to spend so many of his retirement years at Corowa Court. “All the residents should be grate-

ful for being able to live here, especially for the way they have protected us from the [COVID-19] virus,” he said. A man with many friends, Mr Moore was complimented by one who said: “Alan, despite his age, is very articulate and has an amazing ability to speak on any subject.” Stephen Taylor

MPRG celebrates turning 50 MPRG: FIFTY, an exhibition that celebrates the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery’s fabulous collection of artworks, ends this Sunday 29 November. Founded in 1969 by Alan McCulloch, the Mornington Peninsula Arts Centre, as it was then known, acquired its first artwork in 1970. Over the past 50 years the Collection has grown to include over 1800 objects, including paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures. The MPRG Collection focuses on the cultural heritage of the Mornington Peninsula, a haven for artists since the 1850s. Many of Australia’s best-known artists have captured the region’s unique scenery and these works are featured in the Collection. Newly built collection rooms take visitors on a journey through historical and contemporary representations of the Mornington Peninsula. Focus displays explore Australian Women printmakers from the late 1970s and early 1980s

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along with a series of works that ruminate on the repetitive nature of automatic drawing and stream of consciousness narratives. MPRG: FIFTY features over 100 artworks including much loved favourites by artists such as Charles Blackman, Margaret Preston, Russell Drysdale, Arthur Boyd, Brett Whiteley, Jess Johnson and more. You can also find out more about the history of the gallery, in a major publication featuring two key historical essays by Susan McCulloch OAM, Adjunct Professor, College of Design & Social Context, RMIT and daughter of founding Director Alan McCulloch and former MPRG Senior Curator, Rodney James. The publication features over 70 works of art with statements written by current staff, former staff and artists represented in the collection. Book your free timed-entry ticket through the MPRG website at mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au

Local campaign calls for respect for older women MARG D’Arcy has a burning passion that cannot be extinguished. Decades since she first worked in a refuge for women and children escaping family violence, Marg is no less passionate about advocating for a society free from violence. Having moved to the Peninsula last year following the passing of her husband, Marg has quickly developed a strong local connection. “I love the Peninsula. It gives me the open space I crave – perfect for establishing my garden, reading and taking long walks along the beach with my dog, not to mention discovering the region’s wineries! I have also become a member of the Peninsula Advisory Committee for Elders (PACE) – a group of thoughtful and strong women and men who advocate for the rights of older people in the community.” Through her involvement in PACE, Marg joined the Respecting Seniors Network - a growing movement of individuals and organisations in the Frankston and Mornington peninsula area working to create the change required to end family violence and elder abuse. Of course, this is right up Marg’s alley, having recently retired from her career spanning three decades advocating for improvements in the criminal justice and social service systems to better support women experiencing violence. “But, prevention is better than cure” says Marg, which is why, this year for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, Marg and the Respecting Seniors Network is raising awareness of the hidden issue of older women experiencing abuse from their partner or spouse. Abuse may be physical, sexual, financial, psychological, social and/or neglect. The Respect Older Women – Our Response

Starts Now campaign calls upon our community to reflect on respect for older women and call out violence experienced by older women within their intimate partner relationships. Marg explains: “We’re challenging the notion that our mothers and grandmothers are all happily and safely living free from family violence. Older women experience family violence, just as younger women do. There is no excuse for disrespect and violence against older women.” If you or someone you know is experiencing violence, you can contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or Seniors Rights Victoria on 1300 368 821. If you are in danger, call 000.

Performers awarded A GROUP of performers from Frankston have claimed an award at the 2020 Wakakirri competition. Bam Arts Inc, which runs programs for people with disabilities, took out the award for best social story with their show BAMDEMIC. The show was completed via Zoom while stage four restrictions were in place. Wakakirri is an annual performing arts competition for schools. This year the event was held online. Head member Kat Hoyos said “in a year like

this one, it’s incredible that students and teachers have created such solid stories and performances. Despite all of the unexpected obstacles this year, these Story-Dances are every bit as moving and inspiring as the ones performed in theatres at previous Wakakirri Festivals. Chookas to everyone who participated.”

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Second sand swap to protect beach Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au DESPITE the advice of experts to the contrary, Flinders MP Greg Hunt and members of the Mt Martha Beach Group Committee say an “engineering solution” can be used to stop sand erosion. Starting this week, 10,000 cubic metres of sand will be taken from Mount Martha South beach to its sand-depleted northern end. The work is being carried out by the state Department of Environment Land Water and Planning with $1.5 million provided by the federal government. However, both Mr Hunt and the Mt Martha Beach Group Committee want the money spent on providing sand and building a rock groyne in the water that they claim will retain the trucked-in sand. The group has told Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio that sand could be imported to neighbouring Hawker Beach (“on an as required basis”) if it further deteriorated as a result of the groyne. The DELWP said the sand being taken to Mount Martha North beach was “aimed at protecting the adjacent shoreline and associated vegetation by increasing the beach width”. The department’s regional director Port Phillip, Steve Chapple, said the sand transfer would take about two weeks. “Consistent with recent study findings that showed no engineering

THE loss of sand from the front of beach boxes at Mount Martha North has left front verandahs high above the waterline, while continual landslides at the rear threaten to extend inland towards the Esplanade. Pictures: Keith Platt treatment would return sand long-term to Mount Martha North Beach without additional adverse effects, DELWP is not progressing hard structure options such as groynes for the beach.” He said sensors had been placed in the ground to monitor movement in the “large slip behind the bathing boxes”. Problems with erosion and landslips are not new to the north beach and au-

thorities have struggled to find a permanent solution, including moving the beach boxes altogether. Mornington MP David Morris told state parliament in 2013 that it took just three years for 12,000 cubic metres of sand to be washed away from Mount Martha north beach (“Beach sands run out as storms move in” The Times 8/8/16). Since then sand has come and

gone according to the seasons, with several beach boxes being undermined and demolished. Areas at the south and north beaches will be closed during working hours while the sand transfer is under way including near bathing boxes. The DELWP has issued a newsletter urging beachgoers to “be aware there are many unpredictable and un-

forecastable natural hazards along this foreshore, including landslides and rock falls. Beach and bathing box users should always remain vigilant”. “Due to the nature of safety risks, breaches of access will be taken seriously. A traffic management buggy will be on site to manage public safety along the beach.”

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Mayor’s vote vital to success of council’s ‘dominant’ faction The recent vote for a new [Mornington Peninsula Shire] mayor demonstrated that there is a new dominant faction in council determined to abort the litigation commenced by council in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to resolve the contentious issues over the use of the Tyabb airfield (“Aero club tries to short circuit VCAT” The News 16/11/20). To achieve this, a thicket of conflict of interest and perception of bias issues will need to be navigated, after which the casting vote of the new mayor [Cr Despi O’Connor] may well prove decisive. I offered an independent professionally structured meditated alternative to the VCAT litigation - which obviously now has been rejected. Hugh Fraser, Nepean Ward councillor Editor: The conflict between Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and Peninsula Aero Club over operations at the Tyabb Airfield is set for a hearing by the Victorian Administrative Tribunal next April. See “PAC leader doubts shire ‘evidence” Page 15.

A flying start [Watson Ward] councillor Paul Mercurio did not waste any time in getting his personal agenda squarely on Mornington Peninsula Shire’s radar, by urging councillors to attend a meeting with the Peninsula Aero Club to discuss its planningrelated issues with the shire, even before the councillors had been sworn into office (“Aero club tries to short circuit VCAT” The News 16/11/20). Talk about pro-activeness. However, you have to wonder how Cr Mercurio will fill in the next 47 months of this council term if he was to get the matter resolved before Christmas? But does Cr Mercurio have a problem with pushing this position given that, by his comments, he has displayed a favourable bias toward the PAC which, acting reasonably, could place him in potential conflict with his oath of office obligations to represent the best interests of the people of the shire? Saving ratepayers money on legal fees is an honourable, noble pursuit, but perhaps not at the expense of maintaining probity and prudent standards? Perhaps if Cr Mercurio continues to act in a unilateral way, he may well find that as between him and his fellow councillors, there is very little “Love Is In The Air”. Ian Bennett, Fingal

All quiet on street

Needing to buy a stamp at the post office in lower Main Street, Mornington last Tuesday, I couldn’t help noticing that there was hardly anybody about. A few people seated here and there, a few outside the pub with a too-noisy band playing decomposed music, none at all in the cafe opposite the pub which usually has a few customers within or outside on the footpath obstructing most of the passing pedestrian traffic. A few shops displaying their wares outside, but hardly a potential customer anywhere. What was the point in erecting barricades to bar cars from the street on weekdays? Less business? Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington

Mall a problem Visitors and tourists to Mornington would love that there is not any traffic in the main section of Main Street from now until February 2021 (“Main Street mall a popular move” The News 17.11.20). I would like to know if Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors gave any consideration at all to the locals who shop in this section seven days a week, 12 months a year? It appears not. I am 75 years of age and I have a number of health problems. I cannot carry goods due to a shoulder injury. I have arthritic hips, knees and feet so, not being able to now park near the post office, the newsagency, the bank and other businesses I attend along this section is devastating for me. I’m sure I am not the only elderly person with disabilities now in this situation, who is now forced to shop away from Mornington, if they

are lucky enough to still drive. Being in COVID lockdown for the better part of this year has been sad and bad enough, and now to have no access to our main street just adds to our disastrous year. Councillors, please reconsider your not well thought through debacle and give the locals back their main street, not in February but now. Yvonne Morrison, Mornington Editor: The decision to close the street to traffic was made by council officers in their “caretaker” role before the election of a new council.

Bungower bungle During the COVID-19 lockdown traffic congestion was at a minimum around Mornington, but it was interesting to note that it immediately returned to Bungower and Racecourse roads as soon as St Macartans Primary School welcomed the children back. At that time the secondary colleges had only welcomed back years 11 and 12 and a high percentage of the community were still working from home. This surely highlights the poor planning 10 years ago when the roundabout was installed at the school gate and the lack of foresight by the Mornington Peninsula Shire, along with the lack of follow-up to try and alleviate the increased problems caused by the increase in population and the construction of Peninsula Link. It’s fantastic to have Peninsula Link, but residents need to be able to get to and from it at peak times without being stuck in bumper to bumper traffic. We are not living in Fitzroy or Collingwood where this may be expected, we are in Mornington, 70 kilometres from central Melbourne. Investment in infrastructure by state and federal governments has been identified as a cornerstone of our economic recovery and I noted with interest that the shire had a number of “shovel ready” projects ready for funding. Alas, Bungower Road was not one of them. To apply for funding it is important to have a plan; it doesn’t appear that there is a plan to resolve the issues on Bungower Road. Ken McBride, Mornington

State of neglect It came as no surprise to anyone that the Andrews government has come up with an inflated cost for extending the metro rail to Langwarrin or Baxter (“Business case casts doubt on rail extension” The News 17/11/20). This is the same government that in the face of escalating crime, has for six years refused to allow Somerville police station to open as an operational police station. It is also the same government that on taking office sacked more than 100 people employed at the Port of Hastings and then clawed back more than $80 million invested locally by the previous Liberal government. While the federal Liberal government, the federal Labor opposition and Liberal state opposition each committed $225m to bring electric metro rail to our community, the Andrews government refused to even fund the business case, instead demanding the federal government pay the required $3m. While the Andrews government has been burning tens of billions of dollars in cost overruns on every project it undertakes, it will go to any length to avoid spending money in our community. Mornington Peninsula Shire Council also has $320m of shovel ready, job producing projects. While the Morrison federal government has already committed funding to many of these, the response from the Andrews government to date has been crickets. Completion of the missing link of our bike/ walking path between Somerville railway station and Skye Road is another example of the state government’s neglect of our area. This important project has received funding from the federal government and council, but the Andrews government has flatly refused to contribute anything at all. After so many years of total neglect of our

community by the Andrews government, this latest reason for avoiding investing in critical infrastructure for this local community, surprises no one. Neale Burgess, MP for Hastings

Time for a Home Calling on the Morrison government to release those refugees and asylum seekers who have been in detention for up to seven years and resettle them in our communities is the demand of a campaign launched by a coalition of legal, medical, community and human rights organisations including Grandmothers for Refugees. The Time for a Home campaign urges the government to resettle these people by World Refugee Day in June 2021. Resettlement of refugees now is supported by many Australians. There are those in our community who will offer accommodation to assist this process. Given our own experiences of being restricted through the months of COVID lockdown, it is hard to imagine the detrimental personal effects of years of detention. According to Senate estimates there are 290 people in Papua New Guinea and Nauru, 1226 in Australia here for medical treatment or other reasons, and 200 in “alternative places of detention”, like the Mantra Hotel in Melbourne. It is certainly time for us to support the Time for a Home campaign so that with permanent housing broken lives can be rebuilt. Ann Renkin, Shoreham

Restoration applause Congratulations to the family that has painstaking restored the family home on the corner or Turnbull and Barkly Streets, Mornington. Even the stone fence is being restored to it’s originally state. As a long term resident in the Mornington area, it is very sad to watch, in my opinion, greedy developers, demolish older properties which should and could have been restored. Several years ago I sold a local landmark house which was then left to be in a state of disrepair, unable to be restored. It was bulldozed and two townhouses were built on the site. Perhaps the new Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors could look into updating the register of houses, buildings and even trees of significance on the peninsula? We are loosing many buildings and it is changing the whole of the peninsula’s unique attraction, in my opinion, that we older residents have appreciated. Denise Hassett, Mount Martha

Wildlife at risk I am unable to understand how AGL’s proposal for a gas import terminal in Crib Point is being considered. The proposed gas import facility is in an area protected for migratory birds under the international Ramsar agreement, which Australia should stand by. Western Port is a wetland tidal bay, holding the second most southerly forest of white mangroves in the world (the most southerly is at Tidal Bay, abutting Wilsons Promontory). Mangroves have been shown to sequester large amounts of carbon and to put this at risk is unacceptable. To put the wildlife, dolphins, seals, whales, penguins, unique underwater wildlife at risk is unacceptable. Businesses of Phillip Island and the Mornington Peninsula rely on the natural experiences that bring people to these areas and to put this and the wildlife at risk is unacceptable. Del Skinner, Somers

Directors should resign Australia is a major exporter of gas yet AGL continues pushing for a gas import terminal and industrialisation of Crib Point in Western Port. Monstrous, 300 metre long liquefied gas ships will enter our beautiful bay almost weekly and dump 47 litres of chlorine into the sea daily while converting to gas. What about the wildlife - penguins, dolphins, fish, seagrasses and the birds taking sanctuary in the Ramsar wetland of international importance, not to mention all the residents who vehemently oppose this proposal? The directors of Rio Tinto were forced to resign after blowing up indigenous rock shelters in Western Australia. AGL’s directors should resign now, before this magnificent environmental wonderland is destroyed. It will be too late

afterwards.

Lynn Trakell, Somers

Say ‘no’ to AGL I am a resident of Crib Point and I am strongly opposed to the proposal by AGL to install a floating regasification storage unit at the end of Crib Point jetty. I am sure you are aware that AGL have presented an environment effects statement (EES) to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), which is currently conducting a hearing following the receipt of a record 10,000 submissions against the EES. AGL intends to daily dump more than 40 litres of chlorine into Western Port in order to clean its vessel, as well as withdrawing hundreds of thousands of litres daily from the bay and returning it at temperatures that will potentially kill seagrasses, fish, waterbirds and destroy a thriving biosphere. The Crib Point community has many concerns regarding AGL’s proposal, but I write to emphasise serious threats which also impact on other communities bordering Western Port, such as Tooradin, Pakenham, Phillip Island and the shires of Cardinia, Mornington Peninsula and Bass Coast, which rely heavily on a large tourist industry, supported by fairy penguins, koalas, vineyards, hospitality and more. As we emerge from the winter hibernation that lockdown enforced upon us, we acknowledge our dependence on the beautiful assets of Western Port. We are reminded of the fragility of our environment and encroaching effects of climate change. We cannot allow AGL’s dirty gas proposal to threaten this natural balance. By allowing an annual increase of at least 40 huge gas tankers into the bay we compromise the safety of whales travelling north; we endanger penguins, seals, dolphins and other important life in our waters; and we increase the risk of a collision that would have irreparable repercussions to the ecology of our coastline. Sara Elizabeth, Crib Point

Threat to peace, quiet If AGL gets its way, Crib Point can kiss our peace and quiet goodbye. There will be noise and bright lights from the gas factory ship, more traffic on our usually quiet roads and we would lose access to Woolley’s Beach Reserve. No more family picnics, strolls on or behind the beach or launching of kayaks. This just touches on a few of the on-land issues without reference to the incredible environmental implications for our beloved Western Port. This poses threats to flora and fauna in and around the bay as well as to people’s livelihoods in tourism and to the lifestyle for which many chose this area as their place of residence. Too precious to sacrifice for a fossil fuel we should be phasing out, not boosting. Ali Durant, Crib Point

PM wins approval Read it and weep: “Scott Morrison’s approval rating in the latest Guardian Essential poll is back to 66 per cent, remaining ahead of Anthony Albanese as preferred prime minister 53% to 24%.” Enough to give a man writers’ block. Our Prime Minister Scott Morrison (master of diversions, particularly indigenous affairs, climate change and those in detention on zero charges) and the Health Minister, Flinders MP Greg Hunt - taking credit where arguably credit is not necessarily due? Is bonking between senior ministers and female staff in the public interest? Indubitably. We thrive on the hypocrisy, the reality of workplace behaviour and our need for gossip, infidelity, kinkiness, fetishes, stalking and harassment, all a question of degree and the joy of newspaper fodder, but not (thankfully) those published by the Mornington Peninsula News Group. Scotty’s in hiding presently, (leaving the hotel quarantining of expat Australians returning from overseas in the hands of the states) in Japan, enjoying sushi and an escape from sticky questions. After the last two weekends in downtown Rye (thousands flocked, many unmasked, rules thrown aside, sirens, helicopters) I may remain in lockdown and await the impending vaccine. Astronauts, six months in space? I should complain? Cliff Ellen, Rye Frankston Times

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

J. B. Jolly refuses to eat his hat after race loss Compiled by Cameron McCullough THE Vacuum Oil Co. Pty Ltd held their first annual picnic at Mornington on Saturday last. The weather was somewhat tropical, but the thousand employees who attended enjoyed themselves thoroughly. In the Ladies’ Nomination Race, 120 yards, Mr J. B. Jolly, of Frankston, and his nephew, Mr Frank Heagney, were starters, and the uncle threatened to “eat his hat”, if he didn’t beat the nephew. J.B. – once a fast sprinter – collapsed and Mr Heagney won. “Jim was too sick to eat his dinner, let alone his hat,” said one, when questioned as to whether Mr Jolly kept his promise about the hat. *** A MELBOURNE estate agent has sold 90 acres, in lots, of the Langwarrin Estate at £3 per acre. *** MR Frank Stonite writes: “They sat by the waters of Babylon, and wept”, in days of old, but when they sit by the waters of the Kananook in the summertime they are more likely to revert to the use of most profane language. At least, Mr Klauer’s reply to Dr Griffiths suggests that course. He doesn’t believe the worthy medico when he says it is not unhealthy ! Well, didn’t Cr Armstrong say that it smelt like – honeysuckle? But they always say “stinks” are healthy – those who live furthest from it say so, anyhow. Over Adelaide way they’ll tell you Islington is just it – “it’s so healthy, you know”.

In Melbourne, they’ll tell you Footscray is “as sweet as peaches in Georgia”. But WHY is it that Dr Maxwell (who lives on its banks) says its unhealthy, and Dr Griffiths (who resides at Somerville) says just the reverse? *** THE season for chara-banc parties is now well under way, and the regularity of the visits to Frankston are very pleasing to those who admire the beauties of the district. There is nothing more enjoyable than boarding the chara-banc at St Paul’s on the 52-mile spin to Frankston and back, along the well-kept Point Nepean Road, or further, over Oliver’s Hill, to Mornington, with afternoon tea at one of Frankston’s lounges or cafes. This circuit is fast gaining popularity with city tourists, as it is much more refreshing than spins to the hilly districts, where accidents are much more liable to eventuate than on the Frankston route. *** DESPITE the sweltering heat, the attendance at the Frankston Pictures on Saturday night was satisfactory. The principal pictures were “The Firing Line”, featuring Irene Vernon Castle, and “The Rescuing Angel”, a story romantic in essence from the Jesse L. Lasky studios, featuring the winsome Shirley Mason. Stewart & Smith, direct from the Melbourne theatres, were very pleasing, the audience thoroughly enjoying the juggler’s feats and the lady’s jokes. Another pleasant feature was the successful appearance of Miss Doris

Nicholson, a young Frankston girl, whose voice certainly gives promise. *** THE Bathing Belles of Beauville, or, to put it more precisely, their shapely sisters at Carrum – likewise the beaus – have aroused the ire of the Municipal Fathers of Carrum. The bathing belle everywhere – be she at St Kilda, Frankston, or Marseilles – naturally delights in showing a figure to the best advantage, and up at Carrum, so they say, they have started to make Carrum more attractive by making its streets a bathers’ promenade. The council has issued an Edict which says – “Thus far shalt thou go, but no farther”. The bathers’ promenade is along the beach – not in the streets. *** THE railway employees propose visiting Frankston early in the New Year for a days’ outing. The Frankston Park has been engaged, and on that day it should present a very animated appearance, for the railway unionists are a very large body. They are engaging a merry-goround to come to Frankston for the picnic, so local and visiting hopefuls have a treat in store. Several picnics have been booked for Mornington, but were the boats calling at Frankston, many admit they would come here. As it is, some effort is being made to induce the Victorian Typographical Society to have their next annual gathering at Frankston. ***

THE statement recently made to the effect that the Peninsula’s soil is unsuitable for roses has seemingly stirred up a hornet’s nest, so to speak. Go where one likes, he will see delightful roses, almost fit for exhibition purposes. Between Hastings and Bittern there’s a neglected garden – planted some three years ago. In it – almost growing wild, for there is no house there – are some wonderful red, white, and pink roses. Surely that proves the fitness of the Peninsula’s soil for rose culture. *** THAT Haven of Refuge, the Ragged Boys Home, at Olivers’ Hill, Frankston, is once more appealing for assistance. As they are helping those unable to help themselves, they are worthy of every support. The recent references to the Home have already borne fruit, as instance the response by one of its patrons, Mr J. B. Jolly, in last issue. Besides Mr Jolly, the writer understands that Cr Charles Murray, J P the Rev. A. P. McFarlane, and Mr J. D. Jennings are also patrons, whilst Dr Maxwell gives medical services in a honorary capacity. There is a debt of £400 existing on the Frankston Home, and Major Conder, O.B.E. and Messr J. D. Jennings, J B. Jolly, and W. Crawford Young are organising a concert to assist in wiping out the debt. It will take place before Xmas. The Ragged Boys’ Home has no religious or nationality provisos to be complied with before a destitute boy

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is admitted – praise God for that – but welcomes the destitute boy with a truly charitable heart. It conducts its work on broad lines and practises economy in every way. The last annual report shows that the necessities of life – groceries, bread, meat, butter, milk, eggs, vegetables, etc ran into £356 12s 5d, with £25 11s 10d for fuel and lighting. The money is spent wisely, and no waste is permitted. The value of the Seaside Home is £1500, but its liabilities include the £400 mortgage, which they desire to wipe out. *** SINCE coming to reside at Frankston, Mr Milner Maemaster, of the Bay Estate Agency, has fully realised the, possibilities of the Frankston district as a seaside holiday resort and as a district for investments. A little while ago we published an article by Mr Macmaster relative to “On Golden Sands”, a very pointed article, which most local identities appreciated. The same article was published in the Essendon “Gazette” and upon reading it, one Essendonian decided to come down to have a look at Frankston: and draw his own conclusions – to see whether Mr Macmaster was right. He came, and went back delighted. In the Essendon “Gazette” the week following he discoursed in very complimentary terms upon the Frankston district and its possibilities. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 19 November 1920

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THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES

A Farewell to Five Kilometres

By Stuart McCullough IT’S all happening so quickly. This week, I finally left my house without worrying about how far I was travelling. We went to a park that, during previous pre-pandemic visits had generally been abandoned by all but a few, to discover that everyone had had the same idea. The car park was full. Vehicles were perched crookedly over gutters. People were clearly pleased to be out of the house. But before we put the horror-show that was lockdown behind us, it’s worth taking a moment to pause and reflect on how far we’ve come. In particular, I feel compelled to pay a special tribute to the rule that most affected my life – the five-kilometre limit. Like most Melburnians, all winter long we’ve had a picture of our five-kilometre radius on our fridge. It was a mixed bag. There was no problem getting to the shops, but our preferred butcher was about eight hundred metres adrift of our limit. This was something I intended to address by training the dog, to whom such limits don’t apply, to travel the additional distance by herself; before realizing that if I sent the dog to the butcher with a credit card, I’d probably never see her again. Speaking of those of the canine persuasion, it was notable that the rules for dogs were relaxed ahead of those applying to humans. Dogs were able to get haircuts before people – a situation that almost saw me trying to pass myself off as a Labrador. Luckily, eased restrictions have seen me return to my barber of choice and I feel more human (and much less like a Labrador) as a result. I’ve even stopped chasing the postman. But after the tyranny of five-kilometre limit, we were suddenly granted twenty-five kilometres. For a split second, I felt slightly spoiled, before realizing it still wasn’t enough for me to see members of my direct family, although we did overlap. (Who’d have thought Venn diagrams would ever be so useful?) But on closer inspec-

tion, I couldn’t help but notice that my family members had opportunities available to them that I did not. My sister’s twenty-five kilometers radius took in a good chunk of Western Port bay. Which, frankly speaking, isn’t very useful. In an ideal world, any wasted space could be re-directed to some other purpose like additional home visits or free hand-sanitizer. That said, my sister was entitled to go to French Island, which would be a lovely day out. Just to the shoreline, mind you. My sister could land on the beach but was not permitted to go any further.

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During the twenty-five kilometre period, I began to wonder – what’s Melbourne’s ideal address? The one where you have the perfect balance of amenities and never have to go without? I’m glad you asked. It’s Melbourne-Hill Road, Warrandyte. Probably either number 79 or 80 (I’m not fussy). From there, twenty-five kilometres takes to you the Melbourne CBD and St Kilda beach (although you can’t swim too far) as well as Belgrave and a host of national parks. You can also enjoy the delights of Knox Shopping Centre, including ‘Cinema Europa’ which would be awesome, if it could open during a

lockdown. Granted, it wouldn’t get you to French Island, but you can’t have everything. I appreciate the 25 kilometre radius thing is now behind us. But it never hurts to be prepared for next time, should the unthinkable happen. Which is why I still intend to head up to Warrandyte at the first opportunity to see if anyone in Melbourne-Hill Road feels like selling. No pressure, people. I appreciate that such unsolicited approaches might be unwelcome, but there’s no harm in asking. Now that restrictions have eased further, the other thing I’ve noticed is that standards – by which I mean masks – are starting to slip a little. Like low-slung jeans that foist a builder’s cleavage upon an unsuspecting world, there are more masks now sitting at half-mast. If chins were the problem, we’d be fine. It poses the question: like pants, do some masks need braces to stay in place? Is it okay to be offended by a protruding proboscis? There have been plenty of strange moments over the past few months. On Grand Final night, I had to get up and let the dog out at about midnight to either relieve herself or chase a possum or both. As I waited, I stood out on the back verandah and heard nothing. It was totally and utterly quiet. There were whole weeks where every day felt like New Year’s Day - quiet and unwilling to go outside. Now that restrictions have eased, I’m looking forward to seeing family. It’s the longest period I’ve ever gone without seeing at least some of them. But truth be told, it feels a little weird to go anywhere. I’m sure that’ll change; just as it took a while to adjust to the strictures of lockdown, perhaps it’s inevitable that it may take a little while to get used to a return to (almost) normal. Now that our winter of discontent is behind us, I look forward to being with other people. To being somewhere else. To being anywhere else. To just… being. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

GALLERY TALK We are delighted to have re-opened to the public last week and to welcome visitors back in to see our 50th Anniversary collection exhibition ‘MPRG: FIFTY’. This exhibition features over 100 works of art, including much-loved favourites by artists such as Arthur Boyd, Fred Williams, Albert Tucker and Brett Whiteley, as well as contemporary works by eX de Medici and Locust Jones. The display features a kaleidoscope of colour and inspires fresh connections, accidental intersections, and a new understanding and appreciation for our remarkable and evolving collection. Alongside our nationally recognised works on paper collection, the cultural heritage of the Mornington Peninsula, which has been a haven and source of inspiration for many artists, is proudly on display. A series of new collection rooms take visitors on a journey through historical and contemporary representations of the Mornington Peninsula. Some of Australia’s bestknown artists have captured the region’s unique scenery and lifestyle and these works form a valuable part of the Collection.

We can thank founding director Alan McCulloch for starting this collection and for having the vision for a purpose-built public art gallery on the Mornington Peninsula. MPRG is for our whole community – a shared experience for us all to enjoy. It’s a place where we can meet a friend, bring the kids or a grandparent, and reflect on this very special region where we live. ‘MPRG: FIFTY’ ends on the 29 November and our upcoming summer blockbuster exhibition, the 2020 National Works on Paper prize, opens to the public on Saturday 5 December. Book your free timed-entry tickets from our website and visit our website or follow us on social media to find out more about upcoming exhibitions, online events, children’s programs and more. Stay inspired,

Danny Lacy Artistic Director Senior Curator

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Tigers tamed, Pies pipped, Tyabb tip Toot Winning the main game: Heatherhill got the better of Main Ridge, chasing down their total of 145 with six wickets to spare. Picture: Andrew Hurst

By Brodie Cowburn

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LONG Island got the better of Seaford Tigers in a competitive clash at Belvedere Reserve on Sunday. Choosing to bat first, Long Island got off to a good start. Despite star batsman Nick Jewell being dismissed for a relatively low score, they managed to put 179 runs on the board. Zachery Wilson top scored with 42. The Tigers showed plenty of fight at the crease, and at 2/91 were in a good position to go on to get the win. Their first drop batsman Ashley Mills hit eight boundaries on his way to a big score of 69. After Mills was dismissed the Tigers struggled, losing their last five wickets for 43 runs. The Tigers ended up all out for 157, needing 23 more runs to win. Moorooduc had a tough day at home, as Pines managed to chase down a competitive total. Moorooduc set their opponents a target of 156 to win. Pines had to work hard for it, but ended up securing the victory with four wickets and four overs to spare. Number three batsman Harley PeaceStirling was impressive for Pines, scoring a half century. At Bruce Park, Heatherhill were able to claim victory over Main Ridge. Main Ridge chose to bat first and set a target of 145. Brett Maxwell was impressive for Heatherhill, with his bowling figures of 4/27 restricting Main Ridge to a fairly low score. Heatherhill chased their target down with six wickets to spare. Kristian Miller was their best with the bat, scoring 69. Somerville notched up an easy win against Flinders by a 104 run margin.

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A big innings from opener Mark Cooper helped Carrum get a win playing away at Delacombe Park. Cooper’s knock of 79 helped his side set a target of 194 for their opponents to chase. Delacombe Park got off to a decent start but ended up all out for 127, comfortably short of what was needed to win. Frankston YCW took the difficult path to victory against Hastings. The Stonecats batted first and struggled, ending up all out for 99. Their bowlers would have to work hard to get their side the win. Hastings’ top order batsmen were all dismissed without making an impact on the scoreboard. At 8/51 they looked doomed to defeat. A spirited showing from tail order batsman Isuru Dias gave the chasing side a glimmer of hope, but his knock of 25 wasn’t enough to get his team over the line.

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ROSEBUD and Crib Point played a close match on Saturday at Olympic Park. Crib Point chose to bat first and put 140 runs on the scoreboard. Rosebud’s run chase got off to an awful start, and they were struggling badly at 4/33. A big partnership between Lyle House and Ashley Nagel got their chase back on track. With just one over left to play, Rosebud managed to reach their target. House’s innings of 57 runs proved a big help.

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TYABB snatched a win in a thriller against Tootgarook on Saturday. Tootgarook chose to bat first and put together a strong total, finishing their innings at 167. Opener Travis French’s knock of 44 was the best for his side. Tyabb’s run chase came down to the wire, and without a mid-innings score of 42 from Malith Chathuranga they may have fallen short. With one over left to play and just two wickets in hand, Tyabb scraped over the line. Boneo scored a win at home in a

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high-scoring clash against Balnarring. The home side took to the crease first, and finished their innings with 226 runs on the board. Balnarring put together a spirited innings in response, with first drop Mark Walles’ score of 45 the side’s best. Balnarring fell short by the expiration of their innings. They still needed another 40 runs to win when stumps was called. A mammoth opening partnership of nearly 200 runs between James Quarmby and Gordon Waterfall got Carrum Downs an easy win against Ballam Park. Waterfall raised the bat for his century, scoring 111 runs. The huge innings came on the back of a knock of 54 last week. Carrum Downs’ innings finished at 3/251. Ballam Park lost by 111 runs. A half century from Jake Smart helped Mt Martha get the win against Skye. Mt Martha won by 41 runs.

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Hastings was bowled out for 83. Jason Hannah took 3/6 from his five overs. Opener Jedd Savage scored 77 runs for Dromana as his side smashed Pearcedale. Pearcedale lost the match by 134 runs.

PENINSULA Old Boys have got their season started with two wins in a row after defeating Mt Eliza. Mt Eliza chose to bat first but could only score 110. Number three batsman Ben Tracy put in a good shift for his side, scoring 41 runs. Peninsula OB made quick work of their target, and secured the win with five wickets in hand and 12 overs left to play. A brilliant performance from Matthew Prosser got Langwarrin a victory over Mornington. Mornington went in to bat first and put together a decent start before Prosser did the damage. He tore through the middle order, posting figures of 6/13 off just under seven overs. Mornington were bowled out for 114. Langwarrin chased down their target with six wickets to spare. Prosser also put some runs on the board, scoring 33. A five wicket haul from Zacc Klan helped Baden Powell to a comfortable win over Red Hill. Baden Powell set their opponents a target of 139 to chase down. Red Hill struggled when their turn to bat came. The Hillmen ended up all out for 58, with Klan dismissing most of their top order. A disappointing performance by Sorrento saw them slump to their second straight defeat for the year. Baxter were impressive at home, bowling the Sharks out for 68. They ended up meeting that target in just 22 overs, with nine wickets in hand.

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FV faces registration fee battle SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie FOOTBALL Victoria faces a backlash from clubs over the calculation of player registration fees. The state government has been drawn into the controversy as Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence has been made aware of what is fast looming as a major confrontation between clubs and the sport’s governing body. FV’s player registration process involves the participation of both players and clubs. The first step is for a player to register to play with a club on the online Play Football site but the status of that registration is pending until the club logs on to that site and accepts and validates the player’s registration. The rising angst among clubs is due to FV charging registration fees for every player who has self-registered on Play Football irrespective of whether or not their status is inactive (pending) or active. Players whose status is pending are ineligible to represent their club in any officially sanctioned FV match as they have not been correctly registered. Previously clubs received a bill for player registration based on players fully registered to play but FV’s accounting decision this year leaves clubs facing substantial bills after having revenue streams severely disrupted by the pandemic. They are being forced to chase fees from players who in some instances did not train or play and whose registration would not have been accepted by the club they named in the registration process. NPL2 club Langwarrin was billed almost $32,000, Peninsula Strikers received a bill close to $30,000, Skye United is up for $14,000, Mornington’s bill was $12,000 (after credits were applied) and Seaford United $8500. Seaford treasurer Brian Johnstone has been dealing with FV on this issue but it remains unresolved. Johnstone learned of the change to FV’s usual practice late last month and on 4 November he responded by email: “In response to the refunds, (of) the list of juniors all self-registered on Play Football none of these had been accepted by (the) club as registered players as many had not paid club registration fees. “We would expect the charges on

Fee furore: Local state MP Sonya Kilkenny has become involved in the registration controversy. Here she is at North Seaford Reserve last year. Picture: Darryl Kennedy

the invoices to be credited to our account. “The senior players and team fee we accept as part of the COVID situation but not fees for players the club has not accepted.” On 10 November FV replied with a templated Q&A email which echoed the federation’s current mantra about a refunds policy announced in September “after an extensive consultation process” with clubs, FV members and local councils. It’s believed that at no time during the consultation process was the prospect of charging for every player selfregistering on the Play Football portal ever raised. Johnstone believed that FV had failed to address the issue and his reply was blunt. “We have players on the (online) list who have never been in our club and to charge for a player not accepted is unfair and unjust to the club. “If clubs had accepted and de-registered to not pay the fee this seems fair but not when they have not been accepted. “You need to review this immediately as we will not be paying this for someone we have not accepted. “We aren’t charged any other year for players not accepted so why this

year? “Just a money-grabbing exercise. “I would expect a response and not just a generic response a week later.” Johnstone also reached out to local Victorian MP Sonya Kilkenny, Member for Carrum. Kilkenny has passed on his complaint to the Minister for Community Sport. “I’m very concerned about this and the impact this could have on my local clubs, particularly at a time when the Victorian government is funding community clubs to support them to get back to play,” Kilkenny said. “Community sport has a really important role in helping us to recover from the impacts of COVID-19. I’m actively pursuing this matter and trying to seek a good, fair outcome for my local clubs. “I want to thank Seaford United Soccer Club for bringing this to my attention.” Johnstone isn’t the only local club administrator to take FV to task over this issue. Skye United vice-president Stuart Lawrence also hit out at the federation. “We are disgusted at what our governing body is trying to impose upon poor community clubs that struggle at

best to raise funds to compete at the highest possible level in a sport we love,” Lawrence said. “We actually have not received a single dollar in membership fees this year.” Peninsula Strikers’ senior and junior clubs will meet this week to discuss how to deal with the issue. “Both clubs are meeting separately to discuss action plans regarding the players in the ‘inactive’ statuses and then what the responses should be,” junior president Rob Harrington said. Clubs throughout Victoria have been organising online through a WhatsApp group that has been signing new members daily. The group is preparing a joint statement in a letter to be sent to FV this week in what it has described as “one of the biggest movements in our state’s football history with the unity being shown by clubs.” “The group is still adding clubs to the letter which now includes several NPL clubs,” a group member said. “This letter will be sent to FV and will have the names and details of 70 plus clubs listed in support and that figure is rising daily.” It’s understood that the letter will call on FV to stop billing clubs for every player who has self-registered

on Play Football and revert to the traditional practice of only billing for fully registered players. If the federation refuses to budge then a game of brinkmanship begins in earnest. FV will then be placed in a bind. Outstanding fees can result in fines or points deductions but neither punitive option makes sense. The state body already has acknowledged the enormous economic impact of the pandemic on NPL and community clubs and would not want to add to their financial battles. And points deductions could result in irreparable damage to the integrity of competition throughout 2021. In other news Phil McGuinness and Stephen Duffy have been re-appointed as senior coach and senior assistant at Skye United. “This will be my third pre-season (as coach) and we’ll be back training this Thursday,” McGuinness said. However Skye won’t be training at Botany Park in Carrum Downs, which is its usual pre-season venue. “I was down there the other day and it’s an absolute joke. You wouldn’t put sheep out on it,” McGuinness said. “I think we might start off at Wedge Road for the time being.”

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Kiwi’s combine for Ballarat Cup victory HORSE RACING

By Ben Triandafillou THE New Zealander’s Brett Scott and Michael Walker have combined to take out the $500,000 Listed Ballarat Cup with the inform stayer Irish Flame on Saturday 21 November. Notching up a hattrick of wins in his first prep with Mornington-based trainer Brett Scott, Irish Flame was forced to sit wide for the entirety of the 2000m trip but still proved too tough for his rivals to land a narrow neck victory over the Dan O’Sullivantrained and race favourite, Affair To Remember. Irish Flame, who had won races at Flemington and Moonee Valley at his past two starts with Scott, was previously trained in New Zealand by legendary racehorse trainer John Wheeler. Wheeler and Scott have combined plenty of times in the past to win many of Australia’s best jumps races, with Scott also being a champion jumps jockey prior to taking out his trainer’s licence. Scott was thrilled to see the sixyear-old gelding, who is affectionately known as Patrick at the stables, tough it out to win the feature race on Saturday and continue his exceptional form since arriving in Melbourne. “It was a good solid tempo but he didn’t get any favours in the run. He was three-deep without cover for pretty much the whole trip,” Scott said post-race. “He came off the bridle just before the corner and I thought we might be

Gritty victory: The Brett Scotttrained Irish Flame wins the Listed Ballarat Cup on Saturday 21 November. Picture: Supplied

in a bit of trouble but he hung tough. John Wheeler had him in New Zealand as a yearling. He was a handy horse. He was in the Derby but wasn’t good enough already. Since he’s been in Melbourne, every race has been good. He’s improved with every run and he’s a good, tough stayer.” Jockey Michael Walker couldn’t have been happier to ride the feature race winner for Scott who has been a

huge influence on his riding career. “Brett Scott actually taught me how to ride. He was the foreman at the stable that I very first went to. The owners, all the people in Hawera, I need to thank them for the opportunity to stay on a remarkable horse,” Walker said post-race. “To Scotty and [his wife] Kylie and the whole team at Mornington, they do a tremendous job. Scotty has been

a rider himself, albeit over the jumps, he’s a champion rider. I’ve got no doubt he’s going to make a champion trainer, too. “I had a wide run but Kylie and Brett Scott have done a tremendous job having that horse fit today. A couple of times I rode him, it’s been taking us a while to get the hang of him. He got the front today and he was going to win by three (lengths) but he pulls up

when he hits the front, but I was lucky that they got to me a long way before the post. He kicked again.” Since kicking off his prep in August, Irish Flame, a six-year-old son of Zed, has missed a placing just once from his eight starts with Scott. With Saturday’s victory, he has now earnt over $685,000 in prize money for his connections.

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Frankston YCW Stonecats Summer Footy Frenzy THE Frankston YCW Stonecats are determined to provide their juniors players and the local kids of the Frankston area with an early Christmas present. The club will be providing a FREE 4 session Footy Frenzy at Jubilee Park in the coming weeks. The Footy Frenzy will be designed and delivered by AFL Coach and player Hamish McIntosh and his team of coaches from Footy Smarts. The program will feature quality coaches including Michael ‘Spud’ Firrito as well as a ‘surprise’ appearance from current AFL players. Footy Smarts founder Hamish McIntosh said of the Stonecats Footy Frenzy, “We would like to congratulate the Frankston YCW Stonecats on providing a positive footy experience for the kids in a year where they had no footy. We all know it’s been a difficult year for the kids not playing and training with their mates and this opportunity provides them with a chance to catch up with their buddies whilst be trained by our great coaches. We cannot wait for the first session and we encourage all Stonecats players to register for the FREE Footy Frenzy”

Stonecats Junior President Jason McMillan says it is important to get local kids active again after the horrid year 2020 has been for kids’ sport, especially coming into some nicer weather. And it’s all about younger kids, all abilities, both boys and girls. “The club has really missed this season, and so many things. I mean, the footy for one is a loss but not seeing each other, missing the kids running around creating those lasting memories and watching them all develop their confidence on and off the field is what it’s all about for us. Our girls footy, which over the recent years has been such a great thing and post COVID we need to ensure we keep getting more and more girls into footy - they pick it up so quickly, are great for the sport and bring so much energy and happiness to our club. The parents have really missed the club too, as we are a strong family club, and it means a lot to many. The little ones, (5-7) we were unable to have Auskick this year which is so important for the future of the game and our club. And our Frankston community, we have all been through this together. So, we thought now that we can, let’s get together and put on a FREE footy frenzy for the kids!” The Stonecats Footy Frenzy begins on Sunday November 29 at Jubilee Park with Registrations now open via www.stonecats.com.au

As kids were unable to play footy this season Frankston YCW is offering FREE Footy clinics during November/December. The sessions will be run by AFL level coaches and will be age appropriate, based around skill development, fitness and fun. These sessions are open to BOYS and GIRLS from 5-13

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Fantastic open floor plan Huge kitchen and dining area Lounge room with air-conditioning Single garage with auto roller door

NEW

Bed

Bath

Car

Huge kitchen and lounge Dining area with bay window Two bedrooms with BIR’s Single carport

$279,000 u u u u

Bed

Bath

Car

Two bedrooms with BIR’s Large lounge with raked ceiling Spacious kitchen/dining area Garden shed, single garage

$325,000 u u u u

Bed

Bath

Study

Car

Open plan living Great kitchen + dining area with bay window Outside entertaining area with timber deck Garage with automatic roll-a-door

To arrange your site inspection contact David Nelli 0403 111 234 or at the office on 5979 2700 Email: david@peninsulaparklands.com.au PAGE 20

Frankston Times

24 November 2020