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Celebrating diversity HUMAN rights activist Tony Briffa is guest speaker at this year’s Peninsula Proud day to celebrate gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer friends, family and community. Held by Peninsula health, the celebrations will include “hands on” art and a barbecue. The event will be held 11am-3pm, Saturday 7 February at Cube 37, next to Frankston Arts Centre, Davey St, Frankston. Details: peninsulahealth.org.au Preparation: Karyn Seymour, Bronwyn Lawman, Kathleen van der Weerden and Julian Conlon prepare for the Peninsula Proud celebration. Picture: Gary Sissons

Council ‘bullying cover up’ Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au FRANKSTON Council is being accused of having a “cover up” culture as more details emerge of bullying claims at the civic centre. WorkCover was called in to investigate the alleged bullying of a council staff member in 2013 and last month a council meeting was adjourned so councillors could try to resolve their differences over “bullying” allegations away from public view. The Times understands the female employee’s WorkCover claim for paid leave for time off work was approved.

Revelations of the woman’s claim emerged in the wake of a public council meeting on Monday 19 January being adjourned for about 10 minutes amid “bullying” claims and counter claims between councillors (‘Councillors ‘feel bullied’’, The Times 26/1/15). Councillors could then be heard shouting at each other behind a closed door in a room at the back of the council chambers. “WorkCover investigations are confidential and I am not permitted to discuss any such matters,” Cr Mayer said on Friday in response to questions from The Times about the 2013 investigation. Council insiders, who fear retribution

if named, have told The Times complaints about bullying and intimidation “are often swept under the carpet”. They say the person at the centre of the WorkCover investigation continues to “intimidate” council staff. Calls to the alleged bully were not returned before publication. “Derogatory” comments between councillors are also an ongoing problem and have been for several months, according to some councillors. Cr Mayer previously said there had been no official complaints of bullying by councillors. On Friday she said “councillors have expressed concerns around behaviour”.

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“I took their concerns seriously and held discussions with each, subsequently determining that there was no basis for a formal official complaint.” Cr Rebekah Spelman claims the mayor is reluctant to act on allegations of bullying between councillors. “We’re all supposed to be doing the best for Frankston but some of the councillors just seem to be in it for themselves and are pushing personal agendas or bullying based on personal feelings of dislike,” she said. Cr Mayer said “as mayor of the council I take my responsibilities seriously, treating everyone equally and fairly”. “My priority is to lead the council,

on behalf of the community that I was elected to serve, to deliver key services and projects for the betterment of the community.” Cr Mayer was elected Frankston mayor by a five-four majority last November for the second time in three years. Councillors usually agree who the next mayor should be behind closed doors before a mayor is elected for a 12-month term to settle any differences of opinion away from the public glare. Cr Spelman also put her hand up to be mayor late last year. Some, but not all, of the bullying allegations between councillors occurred months before the latest mayoral election.

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community event calendar 1pm to 4pm. Featuring Gallipoli pictures, maps & memorabilia. Details of men who enlisted from this area and were killed on the battlefields. Local group weekday visits by appointment. Phone 9772 2896

FEBRUARY History Society

Mornington Peninsula Family History Society Saturday meeting Event subject on Toc H & The Salient WW1 Battles. Speaker Peter Beckett

Carrum Community Activity Centre

at Frankston South Recreation Centre, Towerhill Rd, Frankston on Saturday Feb 7th, commencing at 1.30-4.00pm

Every Thursday (commencing 5 Feb 2015) at 10 am

Carrum Community Activity Centre invites new members. We meet every Thursday (commencing 5 Feb 2015) 10am at 38 Valetta St, Carrum. Join us for exercises, card making, crafts, oil painting, demonstrations, guest speakers and day trips. For more information call 8588 1831 or 9772 4564.

Cost is $3.00 members $5 non members includes afternoon tea Contact Barbara Geeves on 5977 1267

Yamala Park Tennis Club Free Tennis Open Day February 8th - 11am - 2pm

cnr of Ithaca Road and Bowes St, Frankston South. Free Coaching for kids and adults, Free BBQ & Prizes

Belvedere Park Tennis Club Free Tennis Open Day

Sunday 8th February 2015 11am-1pm

Belvedere Park Tennis Club, East Road, Seaford Free BBQ & drinks and jumping castle.Contact Fiona Wilson 0425859963 or Matt Cronin 0434267888

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Junior AFL Football Players Auskick , U9 –U17’sCome to Jubilee Park clubrooms of Frankston YCW Junior Football Club 11am - 2pm on Sunday 8th February To register for the 2015 season Sausage sizzle, Drinks , Jumping Castle Further info call Danielle on 0407 558 126Bruce Park Tennis Club

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Frankston and District Prostate Cancer Support Group The support group meets on the last Thursday of each month at 10.00 in the King Close Community Hall in Frankston North. Men with prostate health issues and their partners are invited to attend the support group for discussion on prostate health issues and some friendly banter. Details: 0407817996 (Gordon)

Peninsula Activities Group

Sunday 15th February 10am – 2pm

3rd Friday of each month

Bruce Park Tennis Club, Margate Av. Frankston Libor on 0417 564 034 or just turn up

Athletics Open day

Come & celebrate the Re-Opening of the Ballam Park Athletics Track. Frankston Athletic Club & Frankston Little Athletics Centre are holding an Open Day on Sunday 8th March 2015, with events for all age groups. For more information, and to Register:-http://www.bpathletics.com.au http://www.frankstonlittleathletics.com.au

Peninsula Activities Group meet in Frankston the 3rd Friday of each month. Come along and join in our activities, hear a speaker of interest and share in a light lunch. Phone 9775 2304.

Bare Foot Bowls at Frankston Each Friday evening at 6pm during daylight savings.

$10 for 2 sausages in bread with onion, a raffle ticket, free bowls use and tuition. Licenced bar at reasonable prices.

Frankston Bowling Club, Corner William and Yuille Sts, Frankston. Phone 9782 2877.

benefits of laughter with tension releasing exercises, gentle breathing, stretching and relaxation. Cost is $2.00. Bookings on 9786 1445 Mahogany Neighbourhood Centre 26 Mahogany Ave, Frankston North

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Frankston Probus Club

Mahogany Neighbourhood House 26 Mahogany Ave, Frankston North Learn how to use power tools; woodworking and basic carpentry skills; using a lathe, bandsaw, etc., and DIY woodworking projects. Cost: $10 per session. Contact: Rick - 9786 1008 or 0458 382 512

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At Bowling Pavilion, Frankston RSL Cranbourne Road, Frankston. Come along and join in and hear a speaker of interest and after the meeting dine with us at the RSL for lunch. Contact enquiries. probusfrankston@gmail.com or call Mary on 0418 568 234.

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If you are not happy with your weight join us at T.O.W.N. (Take off Weight Naturally) Group Aspendale Senior Citizens Club Rooms 151, Station Street, Aspendale. Very friendly, supportive group. Contact: Carol 9787 5168 or Sue 9580 0604 or just turn up.

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Have you or do you know anyone who had polio or is now experiencing after effects of polio? Held at the Information Centre, Main St, Mornington. Enquiries: 5974 3495

Seaford Farmers Market 3rd Sunday of each month from 8am to 1pm

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Mordialloc College Alumni Association

The Mordialloc College Alumni Association (MCAA) was formed on 9th August and incorporated as a not-for-profit organisation. The MCAA welcomes former students and staff to join its ranks, and especially welcomes donations of memorabilia for digital preservation prior to the school’s centenary in 2024. Please contact Bronny Blackburn (Secretary), email: bronny.blackburn@ gmail.com if you have any memorabilia or you wish to join the association. Further information: www.facebook.com/groups/ mordialloccollege/ mordialloccollegealumni.org/

Mordialloc Superules Football Club

We are a non for-profit sporting club We provide a training program & games for over 35’s who still play Aussie rules footy or in some cases just to train.We have two sides over 35 years & over 40 years We have members training & playing born in the 1950 thru to the 1980 We are requiring more players & members Contact Paul Joyce on 0417 583 025

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Council’s dog attack response condemned Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au THERE have been more than 900 reported dog attacks on people and animals in Frankston in the past four years. Frankston Council figures reveal there were 233 reports of dog attacks last year and 225 the year before. There were 921 attacks from the start of 2011 until the end of 2014. The Times asked for the information in the wake of a five-year-old Carrum Downs girl being savaged by a pit bull cross on Friday 20 January. Alexis Douglas had been playing outside a family friend’s house on the evening a neighbour’s dog attacked. The Rhodesian Ridgeback cross was unregistered and has been put down with the agreement of the pet owner. Alexis’ mother, Monique Douglas, slammed Frankston Council for not answering its out-of-hours emergency call service over the weekend after the attack which left her daughter with facial injuries requiring plastic surgery. Ms Douglas told 3AW radio presenter Neil Mitchell last Tuesday that council’s Dangerous Dogs hotline was seemingly unmanned on the Friday evening and after the details of the dog attack were given to council on the Saturday nobody called her back. “I left all my details with Frankston Council,” she said. Council CEO Dennis Hovenden said council’s after-hours service provider had incorrectly “downgraded” the report of the Carrum Downs dog attack.

“Unfortunately, we’ve found that the report of the attack had not been flagged as urgent, which meant that The Lost Dogs Home did not receive notification or contact council’s on-call duty officer to investigate,” Mr Hovenden said. “We plan to implement a permanent change to this reporting system to ensure that every dog attack reported will be treated as serious and dealt with quickly.” Council officers met the girl’s family after Ms Douglas called 3AW. Mr Hovenden said the Rhodesian Ridgeback cross is not listed on the restricted breeds list but the dog involved in the attack was unregistered and “unrestrained” at the time of the attack. Council and police are investigating the full circumstances of the attack. “The safety of Frankston City residents is a priority and there will be little tolerance where dogs are not responsibly managed by their owners,” Mr Hovenden said. The dog’s owner could be fined under the Domestic Animals Act. Mr Hovenden urged dog owners to come forward to council if their pet is involved in an “attack incident”. “They are also encouraged to report the incident to council so a compliance officer can investigate the incident and provide direction, education and advice on responsible pet ownership, which may include appropriate training of the animal with a qualified trainer or dog behaviourist or in certain circumstances removal of the animal.”

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Mauled: Alexis Douglas was attacked by an unregistered pit bull cross in Carrum Downs. Picture: Channel 9 News

SPEED has been a factor in three car accidents in Stotts Lane, Frankston South, in the past two weeks, police say. The 60km/h mostly sealed road has a gravel section about 300 metres from the Baxter-Tooradin Rd intersection, where the accidents have occurred. “All the accidents have resulted in roll-overs,” Acting Sgt Brent Thickens, of Frankston Highway Patrol, said. “The cars appear to lose traction and go up the embankment causing them to roll.” Three people were in the most recent accident involved a Holden Commodore rolling after losing control on the gravel section on the Australia Day weekend. The 30-year-old driver from Frankston was taken to The Alfred hospital with critical injuries. He is reportedly now in a stable condition. Acting Sgt Thickens said police were “paying more attention” to driver behaviour on the road – and especially the 60km/h limit. He urged drivers to take more care on the road. Frankston Council last year upgraded the intersection of Stotts Lane and Baxter-Tooradin Rd, adding turning lanes and has listed the sealing of the lane in its 10-year capital works program. “In the meantime, council officers will inspect the road and carry out any repairs if required,” CEO Dennis Hovenden said. “We urge all drivers to use caution whenever they are driving, particularly on unsealed roads.”

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‘Social justice for all’ the aim Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au NEW Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny has found the community is prepared to give Labor “a go” after winning the seat at November’s state election. Ms Kilkenny narrowly defeated former Liberal MP Donna Bauer, a wellliked local representative by many constituents, by a 1.44 per cent margin after a votes recount. The new Labor MP, a 46-year-old lawyer and mother of one, is fielding constituents’ queries on the run at the moment since a suitable office has not yet been found. “People can get in touch with me by phone, email or on Facebook,” Ms Kilkenny said. As for Labor’s election victory and clean sweep of the marginal Frankston line seats of Carrum, Frankston, Mordialloc and Bentleigh, Ms Kilkenny said it was no surprise public transport problems had featured high in many voters’ minds. “Congestion along the Frankston line is such a big issue and the separation of level crossings with rail lines will make travel much better.” Ms Kilkenny also believed education funding had played a vital role in Premier Daniel Andrews’ election and the demise of the previous Coalition government after just one term. “A lot of voters were extremely unhappy with the TAFE funding cuts,” she said. “TAFE can be a pathway for young people and families in this area to get ahead.” The Carrum MP credits her mother with instilling “a sense of social jus-

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New MP: Sonya Kilkenny won the seat of Carrum at the state election.

tice” and “interest in politics” from an early age. Her mother, Rae Kilkenny, put her hand up for preselection as Labor candidate for Frankston but lost out to Paul Edbrooke who won the seat for the party. Ms Kilkenny’s determination to forge a career in politics is evident. She had an unsuccessful tilt at winning the seat of Dunkley for Labor at the 2013 federal election but incumbent Liberal MP Bruce Billson increased his majority by 4.5 per cent. nSee facebook.com/SonyaforCarrum for the Carrum MP’s contact details or call 0411 097 05.

On location: Peninsula Field Naturalists at to Point Nepean.

Field nats dispel the mystery PENINSULA Field Naturalists Club has been going strong in Frankston for 60 years, and members are looking forward to their next meeting at 8pm, Wednesday 11 February, Uniting Church Hall, 16 High St Frankston. A member will be speaking on Alaska – its geology and wildlife. Visitors are welcome. The general interest group of amateurs are interested in all aspects of the natural environment, such as birds, plants, fungi, insects, reptiles, geology, fauna and many other subjects.

“We share our enjoyment of the natural world around us and learn from each other and our many and varied guest speakers,” secretary Judy Smart said. “There is some mystery about what we are and what we do. There is sometimes a lingering worry about ‘naturists’ - people who like to shed their clothes. We can guarantee we keep our clothes on.” The club meets on the second Wednesday of each month and hears from speakers on a range of subjects, as well as local environmental news,

upcoming events, and other matters of interest. Excursions are on the Saturday following the meeting, to see what is in season, such as flora in spring. Members generally go to local areas of interest, and occasionally further away. The club has one working bee a year, usually to a different local reserve each July. Visitors and new members are welcome. They should call Ms Smart on 97754231 or visit peninsulafieldnaturalists.org.au

Nursing service cuts staff Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au STAFF cuts at the Royal District Nursing Service’s Frankston and Rosebud offices will not affect patients, according to the service’s management. The organisation says there will be “no change to patient-care”. The offices are being replaced by mobile care teams equipped with laptops to make house calls. Administrative functions at the existing 14 suburban offices will be consolidated into four regional hubs – with the closest to Frankston and the peninsula being Moorabbin. The RDNS office in Beach St, Frankston, will close in April. No decision has been made regarding the continuation of the Cairns St, Rosebud, office “at this stage”. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation expects the Rosebud office to lose six nurses as well as two administrative and one domestic staffer. It says six G3 nursing positions will be downgraded to G2. It is not known how many staff will be affected at the Frankston office. The RDNS insists no “front line” nursing positions will be cut, although “a number” of management, consultant, coordinator and administrative positions will not be required. “Staff in these roles will have the opportunity to apply for newly created roles,” a spokesperson said. “Where redundancy is unavoidable, people will receive packages and access to personal and career counselling.”

Under threat: The Rosebud and Frankston offices of the Royal District Nursing Service. Picture: Gary Sissons

The organisation expects to cut around 80 positions overall. It is Australia’s oldest and largest home nursing and healthcare services organisation and has been operating on the peninsula since the mid-1970s. Victorian general manager Fiona Hearn said the changes would “deliver better back-up to front-line nurses and improved services to clients”. “The rationale is that the RDNS operating structure has essentially been unchanged for more than 30 years. For example, the current structure pre-

dates even fax machines, and dates from a time when nurses had to drive into an office to receive a paper client list and schedule. “Now, all of that can be delivered instantly via tablet computer, meaning time once spent on driving can now be spent providing patient care.” About 200 Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation members met on Thursday to discuss the changes. They say 150 employees across the metropolitan area, including many highly-skilled nurses, will be forced to

compete for new, and in some cases, lesser positions. Federation acting state secretary Paul Gilbert said members “have serious concerns about the proposals - if they are to proceed in their current form – especially as regards critical patient-care issues”. “These have been identified and need to be addressed,” he said. The nurses’ federation and the RDNS will meet tomorrow (Tuesday) to negotiate aspects of the revamp.

In brief Detox your home, Saturday 7 February, Seaford – Dispose of unwanted and potentially dangerous chemicals through this free service coming to Seaford. Registrations required. To register, and view accepted items for disposal, visit sustainability.vic.gov.au/ detoxyourhome or call 1300 363 744. Absolute beginners computer class, Carrum Downs Library, 11am-1pm, Tuesday 10 February – Free class for those starting out with computers, teaching basics like opening programs, saving files and how to copy and paste. Book on 9784 1020 or visit library.frankston.vic.gov.au Homework Club, Carrum Downs Library, 4-5.30pm, Thursday 12 February, free – Students from Prep to Year 6 can get ahead of the pack with this free homework club with access to computers and the internet. The club will run every Thursday until 26 March in Term 1. Details: 9784 1020. Rachael Beck at Frankston Arts Centre, 10.30am and 1.30pm, Friday 13 February – One of Australia’s best-known actors, Beck has been wowing crowds with her singing voice at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, performing favourites such as Send in the Clouds and Over the Rainbow. Her one-woman show, This Girl, is in Frankston for one day only. Information and tickets on 9784 1060 or visit thefac.com.au Cave-Waits-Cohen, Frankston Arts Centre, 8pm, Friday 13 February – Mikelangelo has thrilled audiences in London, Paris and New York, and fresh from his stint at the Sydney Opera House will treat Frankston to his tribute to Nick Cave, Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen. Information and tickets on 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au

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TALKS between Seaford Beach Cabin Park owner Michael Hibbert and Frankston Council over a new 10year lease for the site are continuing in the lead-up to a March deadline to agree a deal. The cabin park houses emergency accommodation for disadvantaged and marginalised residents. Fears residents could face eviction have eased after council agreed to extend the lease on a Crown land portion of the cabin park late last year (‘Compromise on cabin park lease’, The Times 12/1/15). Mr Hibbert and council are now working their way through conditions imposed by council as part of a lease renewal. Council wants the cabin park owner to “make improvements to conditions” at the site while keeping any rental rises for residents “to a minimum”. Cr Glenn Aitken said a meeting last Tuesday was the first of several due to be held before next month. “There will need to be a specific refinement [to lease terms],” he said. “All we’ve done so far is look at conditions there without going into detail about what should or must be done. “[Mr Hibbert] seems to be fairly comfortable with that although he did point out he didn’t want to be faced with a huge bill that he suddenly had to accommodate.” Cr Aitken said he believed Mr Hibbert made “a large sum of money” from 71 cabins leased at the Seaford site. He said Mr Hibbert did not

Park strife: Frankston Council and Seaford Beach Cabin Park owner Michael Hibbert have been in disagreement over the future of the site for the past few years. Pic: Gary Sissons

provide the rental income figures at the meeting. “I did indicate it would be helpful if we had incoming and outgoing figures for the site to make a comparison to see what he’s putting back into the site if he wanted concessions of any kind,” Cr Aitken said. A long-mooted land swap deal “will definitely not happen”, according to Cr Aitken. There had been a suggestion the Crown land portion of the site, 860 square metres of land facing Kananook Creek housing 20 cabins, could have been exchanged with council receiving 675sqm of freehold land facing Nepean Hwy. Victoria’s department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, formerly the DEPI, approved the land swap but councillors have resisted this proposal, claiming the exchange would make it easier for the site to be developed since the land

owned by Mr Hibbert would then be amalgamated. Council rejected a previous planning application to build 51 units on the site in 2013 but Mr Hibbert said he would sign a covenant banning any building application for at least ten years. Mr Hibbert told The Times he is “happy to spend some money renovating” the cabin park. “Cr Aitken seemed to be fairly critical that I haven’t done any improvements in the past two years but I explained I’ve faced eviction so why would I improve it?” Mr Hibbert took over the cabin park in 2008. “Council freely admits since we began running it they don’t have nearly the same amount of complaints or any issues with it.” Cr Aitken indicated council could extend the March deadline if the new lease details “are not fully resolved” by the end of next month.

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Schools back, slow down

DRIVERS are being reminded reduced speed limits apply again near schools since students returned to classes late last week after the summer holiday break. Outside many schools where a speed limit of 50 km/h would normally apply, there are permanent 40 km/h speed limit zones. In some cases, a time-based 40 km/h limit may be in place. Advanced warning signs advise motorists they are approaching a school zone with reduced speed limits. Drivers should be prepared to slow down during school times. Reduced speed limits are in force throughout each school term at peak times that children arrive at and leave schools. Time-based speed limits outside schools apply from 8-9.30am and 2.30-4pm on school days. See vicroads.vic.gov.au for further information.

Songs, books MERYL Leppard returns to the Frankston Library Lounge with her mix of music, humour and performance poetry. Her musical style ranging from jazz to blues and adult pop. Sunday 15 February, 1.30-3pm, free. Details: 9784 1020.

Uber’s night moves hurt taxi drivers Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au NIGHT-TIME taxis patronage across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula has dived after the launch of Uber’s ridesharing service in late December, according to frustrated cabbies. US based Uber, backed by corporate goliaths including Google and investment bank Goldman Sachs, is operating its uberX service illegally in Victoria (‘Uber’s arrival challenges taxi operators’, The Times 19/1/15). Taxi owners and drivers are angry that the state government and regulators seem unwilling to act to stamp out the unregulated ridesharing service. Several have told The Times young people in the 18-30 age bracket in particular are shunning taxis and using Uber’s smartphone app to book car journeys after leaving pubs and clubs. The uberX app enables passengers to book car rides with drivers who have listed their details and vehicle with the service. No cash changes hands. Passengers make an online payment and Uber takes a 20 per cent commission then pays the difference to drivers. Uber’s “dynamic pricing model” means fares fluctuate based on demand. The drivers do not have to pass any tests to list their details with Uber. After each paid journey drivers and passengers can publicly rate each other’s performance via the smartphone app. Sandy Spanos, founder of industry group Victorian Taxi Families, is

Anger: Taxi drivers are not so happy about Uber’s arrival in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. Picture source: Instagram

outraged successive state governments and regulators have failed to step in and stop the uberX service operating in Victoria. “Uber is unaccredited, unlicenced and uninsured and they pay no tax,” she said. “They’re snubbing their noses at our laws. It costs my husband $140 a day to keep a taxi on the road… what are they [Uber] paying?” Mrs Spanos said uberX drivers do not have ABN numbers or submit business activity statements. “I can’t understand why every taxpayer in Australia isn’t outraged by this.” Some Uber drivers have been fined $1700 when caught by transport

inspectors but Uber is reportedly paying drivers’ fines. Peninsula based taxi driver Mickey, who did not want his full name published, said Uber “is taking a lot of work from us”. “It’s illegal and they can’t deny that.” Mickey said customers are often unaware uberX is illegal. “We can’t stop the passengers… the drivers need to be educated and realise they can be charged. “The enforcement is not happening from the government.” He said “there has been a huge dropoff in business” since Uber launched across Frankston and the peninsula. Younger people regard Uber as “hip”, according to Mickey.

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He expressed frustration that regulators are not clamping down on Uber’s business. “They don’t care what happens to the taxi industry and taxi drivers.” When contacted by The Times, the Taxi Services Commission said it will not comment while legal action, brought by the TSC against Uber, is before Australian courts. Mickey said “the TSC needs to understand it exists if taxis are on the road. The TSC does not exist if there are no taxis on the road”. He suggested confiscating Uber drivers’ cars to “inconvenience them” since the company is apparently paying any fines. Uber has not replied to questions by The Times about its Frankston and peninsula operations. Mrs Spanos condemned suggestions Uber can be regulated. “You can’t legislate private cars… if someone has an accident [in an Uber car] who is going to pay for it? “I have children… I don’t want my children to get into one of those Uber cars because you don’t know who’s driving it… what about police checks?” Uber has offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Its uberBLACK service is a legitimate private hire car business but its uberX offering is unregulated. “Why are they not being raided?” Mrs Spanos asked. “I’d like their offices stormed and closed down and every one of those drivers held accountable because they know they’re breaking the law.”

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warned police he would injure himself further before running at them with the knife. “There was a fair amount of blood on his neck but his injuries were not life-threatening,” he said. Police negotiated with the man for two hours until the critical incident response team arrived and resolved the issue at 1.40am. The man was taken to Frankston hospital for a mental health assessment.

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A STOLEN speed boat valued at $107,000 has been recovered by Mornington police. Detective Harry Simpson seized the Malibu Wakesetter 2014, pictured with Detective Sergeant Peter Drake, in mid-January after it went missing from premises in Braeside last June. The boat’s identifying features had been removed and it was being stored at a boatyard where staff were unaware it had been stolen. A 41-year-old Burwood man was interviewed on 13 January. He will be summonsed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court. Picture: Yanni

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A CEMENT truck rolled at the intersection of Hearn Rd and the Esplanade in Mt Martha on Friday afternoon. Mornington police attended the crash. The driver was taken to hospital by ambulance. His condition is unknown. Picture: Yanni

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Spick and span: Members of 406 Squadron Australian Air Force Cadets, based in Frankston South, march in the Australia Day parade at Mornington.

Air cadets show off their squadron FRANKSTON South-based 406 Squadron Australian Air Force Cadets have had a big start to the year with about 35 cadets marching in the Australia Day parade at Mornington as well as taking part in the flag-raising ceremony. The squadron services Frankston region and the Mornington Peninsula. Next event on the schedule is the squadron’s open day 10am-2pm on Saturday 7 February at the Army Reserve depot in Robinsons Rd near Mt Erin Secondary College and

Village Baxter. Highlights will include teambuilding, interactive workshops, field craft, drill displays and an aviation seminar. Recent activities by cadets have included participating in an aerospace challenge, solo gliding, and an international air cadet exchange program. Squadron member Travis Rozario was recently named the state’s Cadet of the Year after topping a course at Laverton.

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Well known peninsula personality (and Great grandfather just last month), George Mead can now get out on the Port Phillip Bay foreshore trails at 89 years of age. According to the Mornington Peninsula’s Shire’s ‘Practical Guide to your Mobility Scooter’: “Scooters can provide a renewed sense of independence for people who for many reasons (ie. disability or illness) are unable to perform every day activities such as going shopping, going out for the day or going for a walk with the children or grandchildren.” “Scooter users can travel in their local community and visit friends without having to rely on a car or public transport”. George is one of many such peninsula residents - independent, social and having fun thanks to his scooter. It’s this capacity to improve lifestyle that attracted Cam Donnelly to Port Phillip Mowers and Scooters, a longstanding Rosebud-based business he took over in July. Cam bought the business with a genuine desire to help broaden opportunities for older and disabled peninsula residents regain independence “by ensuring they get the best advice and best mobility vehicle to suit their situation”. With a background as a medical professional, Cam’s greatest satisfaction from nearly 20 years in healthcare now underpins the mowers and scooters business values: “helping people smile again”. “These vehicles are key in attaining or regaining independence for locals who struggle with their mobility. Even if they can still drive, a scooter takes the hassle out of short hops: because getting in and out of the car and parking can become a real chore, especially during the height of summer.” Port Phillip Mowers and Scooter has many models of mobility vehicles under three main categories for different needs: - Portable, including the Monarch Buzz and the world renowned Luggie which folds up to no bigger than a suit

“These vehicles are key in attaining or regaining independence…” case and can be taken on planes, both scooters easily fold/ disassemble to pack in a cars and trains. These smaller scooters are predominantly for in-house use within nursing homes, shopping centres and shorter range travel, being both manoeuvrable and compact. - Medium scooters - the most popular size scooter - Included on the market” according to Cam. Affordably priced and built for stable, reliable and worry free driving and can travel up to 45 kilometres on one charge. - Large Scooters for those looking for more comfort and luxury and perhaps a big dose of fun like George who’s Sportrider has a sleek, sporty look and motor-bike features like full digital display, speedometer/odometer, powerful front and rear lighting kit.

Sportrider is great for those, like George, who need medical assistance from what is a medical product - but have great fun along the way,” said Cam. No matter what your budget Port Phillip Mowers and Scooters will have a product to suit your needs. There are many questions the Scooter guide recommends asking Port Phillip Mowers and Scooters on your visit, which the expert and friendly staff will be more than happy to ensure that all of your questions and requirements are met to your satisfaction.” Importantly, Port Phillip Mowers and Scooters will provide you with a test drive - particularly important if you’re unsure about any terrain or incline performance in your local driveways, footpaths or neighbourhood. The team will also provide training - expert staff will show you over every function and capability of the scooter, key features including charge times - on-site servicing, emergency pick-up and delivery. Mornington Peninsula Shire and Frankston City Council both have scooter Recharge Schemes for mobility scooter and electric wheelchair users - a list of charge points and more information about the schemes can be found at Port Phillip Mowers and Scooters or one the council websites. Port Phillip Mowers has been providing quality sales, service and repairs on the Peninsula since 1989 covering all items of garden equipment including lawn mowers, ride-on mowers, chainsaws and all outdoor accessories with a pick up and delivery service Peninsula-wide. They have quality service technicians who have all the parts, all the equipment and all the skills and that means fast turnaround and quality results. “We’ve got the best mechanics this side of the black stump,” Cam said.

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a home base for the tradesman. There is also a three-car garage under the roof line along with storage and more office space. From this north wing, there is a massive master bedroom suite incorporating a walk-in robe and ensuite bathroom with twin vanity unit and spa. The formal lounge and adjoining dining area feature an appealing bay window, and the central kitchen can easily cater to this area and the casual living zone. The stylish kitchen has a crisp white finish with appliances including a stainless-

steel wall oven. A rumpus room, also with bay window, is the focal point of the south wing which encompasses three more bedrooms and the main bathroom. Opening from the meals area is an excellent undercover entertaining zone overlooking the ultimate in low-maintenance grounds with a vast area laid with river stones and rustic timber beams used as pathways. The raised, solar heated in-ground pool area is well-fenced and privately set behind neat hedges and flax grass.

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THIS wonderful neat home will please all who inspect. A tidy exterior and wide, welcoming driveway are just the first hints to the delights that await the lucky buyer at the fall of the hammer come auction day. Entry is to the bright open plan lounge area with an adjoining meals area looking out to the patio, and a smart kitchen features an upright gas stove and a dishwasher. From here you can step out to the partially undercover patio, which can be closed off from the double carport for a little more privacy when entertaining. Three bedrooms all have built-in robes – the main bedroom at the front has air-conditioning, and all share the main bathroom. For those seeking a neat and low-maintenance first home, investment or golden years property, this is well worth a look.

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This well presented family home won’t disappoint with plenty of open space and off street car parking. The home has kitchen with meals area with polished hard wood floors throughout. Three bedrooms open onto an undercover deck area complete with a 6 seat free standing spa bath. This family home will surely impress. -Main bedroom with ensuite & WIR -Separate study or 4th bedroom -Gas ducted heating and cooling

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BonBeach 13/97 Broadway

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Large affordable Freestanding Unit

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With a great floor plan, plenty of storage and a perfect location, this easy on the pocket home is the perfect investment for anyone looking for a large home with character and renovating potential. Other features include: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2 toilets, open plan living, dining and kitchen with plenty of storage single lock up garage plus off street parking, gas wall heater & timber laminate floors.

This large double storey, 27square (approx) includes: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 toilets, open plan living, dining and kitchen plus study, upstairs retreat, timber decked fully covered/ enclosed deck, bistro blinds, gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling, 2,000 water tank - toilets and garden taps, double garage & extra off street x 2.

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This single storey, original cedar, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home sits on a 664m2 approx block in a beautiful quiet street with rear gate access off Royal Road; ideal for the growing family, entertainer or keen investor with development potential ( STCA ). With a self contained (incl Bathroom) studio/study, Timber covered Spa, plenty of storage and a perfect location.

Situated in the heart of Bonbeach this solid unit is a must view. Just across the road from the beach and train station, bus routes, local shops and surrounded by great walking, biking tracks, Golf Club and sporting grounds.Other features include: 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, separate toilet, built in robes, open plan dining and kitchen with plenty of storage, single lock up garage plus off street parking & gas wall heater.

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Upon entry you are greeted with a formal lounge room that features a wood fire coonara, floating floors & high ceilings, kitchen with stainless steel appliances including dishwasher. Spacious master bedroom includes semi en–suite with spa, BIR & outdoor access to the undercover entertaining area & outdoor spa. The back yard offers 2 undercover entertaining areas – one has a built in 8 seater spa, a water feature and 2 garden sheds for storage.

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Destined to be your next family home, superbly positioned, overlooking the lake lands and park lands of Crystal Waters and Hidden Grove. Features include: King size ensuite, huge family bathroom with spa, powder room, laundry with cabinetry, lounge, dining, informal meals/dining, family room, rumpus room, open plan kitchen with ample storage equipped with stainless steel appliances, D/H & evaporative cooling.

This charming 3 bedroom family home is a delight to behold with immaculate presentation throughout. The living area extends over to the dining & kitchen areas. You can watch the children play in the manicured garden, while entertaining in the undercover alfresco area with built in pizza oven, BBQ & bar. Garaging for 3 cars or boat with built in shelving for working at home. Ktchen with stainless steel appliances, veggie garden, shedding, heating & cooling & more.

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Complete with new kitchen & bathroom, freshly painted & renovated from top to toe including heating & cooling, generous sized bedroom with built in robe & much more. This property can either be sold with vacant possession or with a tenant that is currently paying $240.00 per week. A parking space is also included, but you might not need it, as you are already so close to everything.

Contact Agent Vanda Kaye 0409 132 165 Joanne Constan 0418 662 877 Chelsea 9772 7077 463 Nepean hwy

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real estate LANGWARRIN 5/15 Warrenwood Place

Offers Over $289,000

2 • Brand new, low-maintenance unit in a great area for a great lifestyle! • Two bedrooms both with built-in robes and main with dual-entry bathroom • Open-plan kitchen boasting quality appliances. • Contemporary style bathroom with separate bath, vanity and separate toilet. • Spacious living room features a tiled meals area that opens to a well-fenced yard • Single garage with internal access • Schools, parks & shops all closeby with easy access to Eastlink & Peninsula Link. Inspect: By Appointment

Juan Merchan 0425 728 670

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3 • This property represents top value to developer’s and astute investors! • A little TLC required, with a bonus of the 622sqm block in a sought-after spot. • This 2BR plus study weatherboard home lends itself to dual-occupancy (STCA) • The large backyard has a small bungalow and shed

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5 • State of the art renovated home, exquisitely presented and positioned on 721m2 (approx.) • Private & secure backyard plus side access with plenty of car accommodation • Great living areas, an amazing kitchen & 5 spacious bedrooms across three levels • First floor has main bedroom with FES & WIR, two living areas & powder room • Galley-style kitchen has s/steel appliances • Second level has four more bedrooms, open-plan living area and second bathroom Inspect: By Appointment

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FRANKSTON SOUTH 3/645 Nepean Highway

Offers over $365,000

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Offers Over $795,000

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$350,000+

FRANKSTON SOUTH 8 Jamboree Court

Juan Merchan 0425 728 670

• Cosy two bedroom, one bathroom brick unit ideal for young couple or investor • Situated on aprox 350sqm title • Located in the Olivers Hill area, close to schools & Norman Avenue shops • Great backyard • Main living area with split system heating & cooling • Quaint kitchen with meals area • Excellent entry level property for Frankston South Inspect: By Appointment

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487 Nepean Highway, FRANKSTON 8781 4500

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$450,000+

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Great results, Go with experience If you are thinking of selling, or would like a free, no obligation market appraisal from one of Frankston’s leading agents call

Francis Walker 0410 559 454 francis.walker@ufirstrealestate.com.au Director/Licensed Estate Agent CEA (REIV Member)

3 • Frankston High School Zone! First time offered for sale in 75 years • Set on 678sqm approx. the Circa 1939 double brick art deco home needs you to roll up your sleeves, polish and strip back to reveal her beauty from yesteryear • Original features such as ornate ceilings, decorative cornices & floorboards hidden underneath shag carpeting • Plenty of scope to extend (STCA) with a huge backyard INSPECT: By Appointment AUCTION: Sunday 22nd Febraury at 1.00pm

Juan Merchan 0425 728 670

Phenomenal Sales For January

HELP!!! more houses needed to sell 7 Jingai Court

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• This home will instantly appeal, positioned in the ever popular Whistlestop estate it has all the trimmings for the first home owner, investor, or the couple seeking to downsize!

Francis Walker 0410 559 454

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44 Warrawee Circuit

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• Rare to find,& set on a 690sqm block, is this stunningly updated 3 bedroom family home, with an awesome covered outdoor entertaining area, in-ground solar heated swimming pool in the desirable Whistlestop Estate

Francis Walker 0410 559 454

FRANKSTON

114 McMahons Road

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• Rediscover the pleasures of family life in this spacious & attractive home with great street appeal situated in a prime location within the Golf Links Estate.

Francis Walker 0410 559 454

3 Yandiah Court

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• Rediscover the pleasures of family life in this attractive home within the ever popular Whistlestop Estate.

Francis Walker 0410 559 454

FRANKSTON 15/388 Nepean Highway

FRANKSTON 4 Gordon Avenue

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• Investors, Developers, look what’s on offer.

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• Investor’s, or first home buyers this unit is situated in a prime location.

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487 Nepean Highway, FRANKSTON 8781 4500

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3/284-285 Nepean Highway

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For Sale $495,000 View Saturday 2-2.30pm

Rob Austin 0418 347 750

LJ Hooker Seaford 03 9785 3888

Frankston

1/1a Skye Road

Hidden Gem Nestled away in a private complex of only four, this unit has a well-designed open-plan area with kitchen boasting large benches, plenty of storage space and s/steel oven and dishwasher. Through the glass sliding doors at the back of the dining area is a private deck with water feature. The main bedroom has WIR & FES, two more bedrooms both have BIR’s and share the second bathroom. There is a separate laundry. Surprisingly spacious, the home has new carpet and polished floorboards throughout. Other features are ducted heating and split system cooling and a Crimsafe security door. A double garage has access to the back deck.

Rob Austin 0418 347 750

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Skye 150 Gamble Road Dressed To Impress Welcome to a tastefully designed and accomodating home. The wide entry affords a sense of space and comfort and leads to the formal living area – first passing by the parents retreat at the front of the home and a study. The master bedroom features a walk-through robe to an ensuite bathroom with spa. The open plan living area includes the kitchen area which is fitted with stainless-steel appliances and has plenty of cupboard and bench space, a good sized pantry and a breakfast bar. Down the hall are three more bedrooms with built-in robes, a separate laundry with tiled floors and built-in cupboard, the main bathroom and a second toilet. Also branching off from the open plan area is a large undercover deck, and through a set of internal sliding doors is an additional playroom or TV room. The home also features a triple garage with drive through access to the back yard for a trailer or boat. The house has ducted heating and evaporative cooling plus solar panels and grey water recycling to reduce water costs, plus a security system for additional piece of mind. Located close to shops, parks, freeway entrances and less than 2kms from the popular Flinders Christian College, this really is an ideal location for a family home. Built about 7 years ago, the home still presents well with barely a thing to do but move in and unpack.

Auction Saturday 21st February at 11.00am View Saturday 11-11.30am

Rob Austin 0418 347 750

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For Sale $380,000 View Saturday 12-12.30pm

This 3BR unit is situated in a neat complex and has a comfortable lounge with carperted floors and a tiled hallway inlaid with mosaic tiles. A separate casual meals and living area has a powder room closeby and there is access from the double garage. The modern kitchen features s/steel appliances including 900mm oven and a dishwasher. From the living room you can step out to a covered entertaining area. All bedrooms are upstair, two have BIR’s and the main has WIR with dual-entry access to the bathroom with spa bath. Freshly painted throughout, there is new carpet, ducted heating and cooling, ceiling fans to all bedrooms and plenty of storage upstairs and down.

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123 Dunns Road, MOUNT MARTHA Saturday 21 February at 12.00pm Ray White Mornington, 5/117-133 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 1877 Andrew Jones, 0419 339 995

THIS is such an easy home to love, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be smitten from the first moments. Complete with a character picket fence, this charming weatherboard home is surrounded by neat hedges and cottage gardens for a lovely reminder that not all houses have to be the same. The charm continues once inside with pine floorboards and gleaming white walls invoking a great sense of space. The lounge area has a gas, log-effect heater and from the adjoining meals area you can step out to a fabulous outdoor entertaining deck overlooking a quaint brick-paved barbecue area and gardens. A smart kitchen has a distinct country theme with rustic cupboards, a cosy breakfast bar, gas cooktop and walloven. Three bedrooms include the main bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe, and two more bedrooms share the main bathroom with free standing claw foot bath.

437 Waterfall Gully Road, ROSEBUD Offers over $500,000 Barry Plant Rosebud, 1/28 McCombe Street, Rosebud, 5986 880 Salliee Del Col, 0431 685 918

PERFECT for large or extended families, this handsome ranch-style home is set on 1348 square metres and is within walking distance to schools, shops and transport. The vast interior offers three big living areas all with ducted heating and cooling throughout. A grand formal entry opens into a carpeted formal lounge, there is a massive rumpus room and a dining area adjoins the galley-style Blackwood timber kitchen. Four bedrooms include the main bedroom with ensuite, and there are two more bathrooms to keep everyone moving in the morning rush to work and school. Parking will not be an issue with a double carport and double garage at opposite ends of the home. Available with vacant possession, there is window for new owners to quickly add new furnishings such as carpets and drapes and enjoy a home that will assuredly provide comfortable accommodation for many years to come.

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4 bedrooms, 2 living areas, dual-occupancy (STCA)

This Property Is A Must See!

3 partially renovated bathrooms, including ensuite to master bedroom, BIG kitchen, open plan lounge, plus a separate rumpus room. This 2 storey home needs some finishing off and is on a big block, with garage. This property is in a great location and is a fantastic opportunity for 1st home buyers, investors or renovator / builder.

Consisting of great rural views and set on approx. 3300 sqm with 5 bedrooms, three living areas, two bathrooms, two kitchens, high ceiling and big rooms. Some renovation is needed. Set up as a 3 bedroom home on the top plus 2 bedroom unit and huge garage underneath Fabulous high block with views.

Mortgagees Auction Saturday 31st January at 12.00pm Terms 10% deposit, balance 30 days View Saturday 11.30-12.00pm or anytime by appointment

Auction Saturday 7th February at 2.00pm Terms 10% deposit, balance 30 days View Saturday 1.30-2.00pm or anytime by appointment

Geoff Smith 0414 587 025

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NEW LISTING

THIS SATURDAY

FRANKSTON 4/32 Birdwood Street

NEW LISTING

BARGAIN BUYING

AUCTION Saturday, February 7th at 2.30pm VIEW Saturday 2:00-2:30pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

BALNARRING BEACH

NEW LISTING

7 Highview Court

BAY VIEWS

PRICE $770,000 Offers Over VIEW Saturday 11:45-12:15pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

HASTINGS 5/16 Skinner Street

LIFESTYLE

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CRIB POINT 23 Pearce Street THE SECRET GARDEN

PRICE $395,000 Offers Over VIEW Saturday 12:30-1:00pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

TUERONG

108 Coolart Road

COUNTRY ESTATE ON 5 ACRES

Ultra chic townhouse, styled over two levels, overlooking the Marina, French and Sandstone Islands and surrounding parklands. Boasting the very best location, this renovated townhouse offers spacious open plan living downstairs, second living area upstairs and sleek designer kitchen with s/steel appliances. Other features include spacious bedrooms with BIR’s, main bedroom with balcony and a sparkling bathroom with double frameless shower. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE $315,000 Offers Over VIEW By Appointment AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

PRICE $600,000 Offers Over VIEW Saturday 12:15-12:45pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

Immaculate Marklew designed home set in quiet pocket surrounded by lush vegetable gardens, flowers and ornamental grape vines. On a 1060m2 (approx) allotment, other features include shed and free-standing double garage with power, 3BR’s and two living areas. The light and bright kitchen has a dishwasher and plenty of bench & storage space. This home exhibits a pride of ownership that shines throughout offering a lifestyle to be enjoyed by all. Contact Exclusive Agent.

Striking facade and floor-plan, this 4 bedroom plus study double storey home sits on ¼ acre allotment (approx.) Located in a quiet court location (still under builders warranty) and adjacent to a park and only a short walk to the beach. Featuring plenty of living space for the whole family to enjoy, plus a 14m x 13m workshop (under roof line) and 3 bay carport. Exceptional home in an idyllic location with many outstanding features. Contact Exclusive Agent.

BALNARRING BEACH

2 Sidney Street

Backing onto parkland and just moments from Balnarring Beach and the general store, this 4BR home has comfortable living areas with air conditioning, a wood combustion heater and two bathrooms. The kitchen has an electric oven, a dishwasher, and there is a servery window through to the main living area. Step outdoors to an enormous alfresco entertaining area, surrounded by native flora and fauna. Other features include a single garage and a handy garden shed. Contact Exclusive Agent.

STROLL TO THE BEACH

PRICE $585,000 Offers Over VIEW Saturday 11:00-11:30am AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

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AUCTION THIS SATURDAY AT 2.30pm Position is the key to this semi-renovated two bedroom unit. An ideal investment or suited for first home buyers looking to step into the property market. Boasting a new kitchen adjoining the lounge room, both bedrooms have built in robes and freshly painted throughout this unit is ready for a new tenant which we can source while waiting for settlement. Located near the hospital and medical centres and just a short stroll to Monash University. Vendor wants it sold! Contact Exclusive Agent.

AFFORDABLE BAY VIEWS Set in an elevated position on 770m2 (approx.) this multi-level home has a separately zoned lounge area on the second storey offering bay & coastal glimpses over the tree tops. Downstairs you will appreciate the neutral tones and original features with a lovely kitchen and adjoining dining and lounge with views over the front and rear gardens. 2BR’s share the main bathroom, with the main bedroom featuring WIR & FES. Boasting all the comforts with ducted heating, wood combustion heater and airconditioning. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICED TO SELL!

SOMERS 2 Clifton Court

Picture perfect, this is a home that welcomes everyone. Large living spaces, raised ceilings and bamboo floors create a warm ambience throughout. Featuring a superb kitchen, main bedroom with WIR & FES, separate study and rumpus room with bar. Additional features include 3 phase power to 14m x 11m shed with 2 roller doors, 12 solar panels, plus a shower and toilet. There is also a water causeway that links to the dam. This home was built to impress. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE $1,250,000 Offers Over VIEW By Appointment AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

NEWS DESK

State bid to end Pt Nepean lease Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au THE state government wants to abandon the 50-year lease for commercial development on the Quarantine Station precinct of Point Nepean National Park. Environment Minister Lisa Neville last week said the government was seeking legal advice on how to get out of the deal signed by the previous government. The lease signed just before last year’s 29 November gave the go ahead for the Point Leisure Group, headed by husband and wife Richard and Trine Shelmerdine, to proceed with planning for what the former government termed “a $100 million [later revised down to $40m] proposal to transform the iconic site into a world-class tourist destination and education precinct”.

Ms Shelmerdine said on Friday that Point Leisure Group had asked to meet with Labor before and since the election. While no date had been set, Ms Shelmerdine was confident “the meeting will happen” and there would be no comment from her or her husband until that had taken place. Ms Neville was quoted in The Age on Friday as saying the government was trying “to do everything we can to get out of it [the lease]”. "We got legal advice and we are getting additional legal advice.” The newspaper also quoted “a source close to the lease agreement” as saying the government could face a $1-2 million compensation claim. “In line with our election commitment, we are currently reviewing the lease for Point Nepean,” Ms Neville told The News.

“As part of this process we are consulting with the local community and the developer. These discussions are ongoing.” News of the government’s efforts to avoid the lease comes before the Point Leisure Group begins drilling to find out if there are sources of geothermal water suitable for the hot springs proposal. The land affected by the lease was originally put at 17 hectares but was later shown to be 64ha, including car parks, the parade ground and Wombat and Jarman ovals. Long-time Point Nepean National Park campaigner Kate Baillieu said no single developer should be given control of the Quarantine Precinct. “There should be sub leases for buildings for a multiplicity of uses that return some benefit to the national park as a whole,” she told The News.

“There should be a variety so the park is not dependent on one development.” Ms Baillieu said Parks Victoria “should be back in there [the national park] at full strength”. The Opposition’s environment spokesman Brad Battin said abandonning the lease “will ensure that the Quarantine Station buildings will continue to deteriorate, with an ongoing cost to Victorian taxpayers”. “This uninformed and irresponsible pattern of behaviour of ripping up legal and binding contracts will actively discourage business investment in Victoria,” he said. “This has been an outstanding proposal that would significantly boost local tourism, heritage and education, while preserving the local environment.” In July 2014, the then premier Denis Napthine said Point Nepean Group’s proposal “strikes the right balance be-

tween leisure and learning activities” with Melbourne University operating a marine education and research precinct. “Following a rigorous and competitive tender process, the successful plan includes a marine education and research precinct with the University of Melbourne; thermal pools and spa; a health and wellness centre; accommodation which is both luxury and camping style; retail outlets, cafes and restaurants; as well as a heritage museum that will bring the park’s history to life,” Mr Napthine said. “The proposed plan is expected to generate up to 220 jobs during construction, and up to a further 390 ongoing jobs. “This site is set to attract further investment and tourists from around the world, delivering a huge economic boost to the Mornington Peninsula and the state’s economy.”

Cups winner selling Cape Schanck blocks Mike Hast mike@baysidenews.com.au AFTER buying five major properties on the Mornington Peninsula in recent years, multi-millionaire horse racing identity and four-time Melbourne Cup winner Lloyd Williams is back in the market – but this time he’s selling. On offer are 20-hectare (50-acre) lots on Boneo Rd at Cape Schanck each with an asking price of more than $2 million. Bass Views Estate has “breathtaking ocean and bay views from the rolling hills and [is] nestled between the pristine national park, the ocean and Port Phillip Bay”, says selling agent Kay & Burton. Two lots have been sold (including one rumoured to be to actor Lisa McCune) with three remaining at “generous vendor terms of 25 per cent depos-

Cape Plenty: The Lloyd Williams property at Cape Schanck that has been subdivided into five 20-hectare lots.

it, three years at 5 per cent”. The former cattle property at 975 Boneo Rd of 105 hectares (260 acres) was sold in October 2013. At the time, agent Elders Real Estate stated it was an “outstanding development opportunity in a prestigious coastal Mornington Peninsula enclave”. “Embracing an exquisitely secluded setting in arguably one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most sought-after

enclaves, nestled among pristine national parklands, this outstanding rural offering occupies 260 acres of undulating coastal land. Set across six titles, it incorporates an existing three-bedroom home,” the marketing blurb stated. “Perfect to escape the city bustle in the heart of an ever-popular Victorian tourist region, opposite the renowned National Golf Club, it is surrounded by a world-class selection of vineyards

erational efficiency is not a bad thing by any stretch, the capping of rates could lead to an environment where there is less value for rates as a result of substandard service delivery which would therefore render this whole exercise effectively worthless. The government also needs to ensure that under this new scheme it is not piggybacking on council rates and burying its own revenue catchments within them as we have seen over the past five years in the form of multiple state levies embedded in council rates. It is admirable that the government is encouraging local councils to rely on revenue streams other than rates. However, it needs to ensure it does not commit overreach and deprive local councils of even more autonomy. As it is, local government is practically a hand puppet for the two other tiers of government in Australia. Kris Bolam, former Frankston mayor

dump dredging spoils on it, he's now proposing to delist the southern brown bandicoot from the endangered list of native animals (‘Feds move to delist threatened bandicoot’, The Times 27/1/15). This comes after sitting on his hands when last year the than Liberal state government decided to abandon plans for a wildlife corridor in the southern proposed new suburbs, which would have been a boost to the bandicoot's and many other species survival chances in the south east. Rupert Steiner, Balnarring

including Montalto and Port Phillip Estate, and is moments from the iconic Peninsula Hot Springs and the revered Moonah Links Golf Course. “Furthermore, it is just a leisurely 10-minute drive to Flinders beach, moments from Portsea and its bayside attractions, and about one hour’s drive to Melbourne via Peninsula Link.” Elders stated the property had been “held by the same family for two generations”. “It presents a rare opportunity to secure a tightly held parcel of land in an inherently prestigious location and capitalise. A tranquil oceanside retreat with a plethora of lifestyle options – perfect to create your dream country oasis. Alternatively, take advantage of its immense development potential.” The News understands an application for subdivision planning approval, including permission to build a sealed

access road, was made last August. The entrance features imposing timber gates. Last February, it was announced Mr Williams had put his [Hudson Conway Racing] state-of-the-art thoroughbred horse property Macedon Lodge on the market for about $20 million, and would move his racing empire to the peninsula. Son Nick Williams said the ‘’nerve centre’’ of the new racing complex would be the property the family owned in Boneo Rd, Cape Schanck. Macedon Lodge has 8000 metres of training tracks, a 75-metre pool, horse water-walker, special lighting set-up for recuperating horses, and at least 75 stables. It was reported Hudson Conway Racing would likely reproduce Macedon Lodge facilities on the peninsula. Mr Williams also owns a large property at Tuerong inland from Mt Martha. He is reputed to be worth $670 million.

On asking about the Norfolk pine we were also informed that it was not under council jurisdiction. Next day, to our dismay, demolition was under way and the bottom limbs had been lopped from the tree. Phone calls to Heritage Victoria and our local state MP’s office revealed that vegetation protection was indeed council's responsibility. A spokeswoman for the MP phoned me back to say she had left a message to speak to the council officer and was waiting on a return call, which it seemed never came. It was Friday after all. Some weeks previously asbestos had been removed from the old dwelling without alerting neighbouring residents. Meanwhile, that beautiful pine, an integral part of the area's character and favourite roosting place for many birds, will be wiped out. "Committed to a sustainable peninsula"? Yeah right. Aussie (Austin) Sadler, Mornington

stress. Once kids walked to and from school, now most are driven. Many children play sport, but a couple of hours a week will not provide the levels of physical activity required for good health. Children need to be active throughout the day, every day. Sometimes the benefits of organised sport are undermined by what happens before and after a session. Taking my children to Auskick I witnessed many children being driven the short distances to get there, then after the session consume fatty sausages, sugary soft drinks, lollies and other junk foods. Simply walking to school on a regular basis can do much to meet the exercise needs of our children and arrest the trend towards being overweight. Children who walk to school will be more socially connected to their community and Danish research has shown that kids who walk (or ride) had concentration benefit that lasted until after lunch time. Lessons learnt while walking to school can be as important as those in a classroom. Lessons that help children grow into well adjusted, productive, community-minded adults. Don’t our children deserve to be able to walk, be active and have fun like we did? Ben Rossiter, executive officer, Victoria Walks

LETTERS Rates cap divides I have mixed views on the new state government’s proposition to contain municipal rates. On one hand it will lead to much needed relief for Frankston residents doing it hard. Yet, on the other hand, it is not a healthy situation where another level of government effectively dictates, on a universal scale, what local governments are and unable to do. I am in two minds because I do not believe that this proposal by the state government has been thought through with diligence. If the aim of this new initiative was to truly ease the financial squeeze on residents and business owners then, instead of capping municipal rates, the government should instead be looking at ways to provide additional financial assistance to local councils. This would create a natural precedence for council to lower rates without the proposed artificial mechanism. It would also be a reparative move given the amount of cost shifting the government has committed in recent years, leaving local government to pick up the pieces. The danger I foresee in mandatorily curbing rates (by far the most significant revenue base any council has) is that it will force local councils to look inward and commit potentially drastic cuts in staff and services. While op-

Bandicoot error The only conclusion one can come to when thinking of our federal Minister for the Environment, there is a little but significant spelling mistake: it should be "Minister Against the environment". After failing to delist great stretches of Tasmanian forest from World Heritage listing and potentially damaging the Great Barrier Reef by proposing to

Non sustaining Late last year in response to a planning permit application [to Mornington Peninsula Shire] my neighbour and I lodged objections to the height of proposed buildings which would affect our solar panels and removal of an iconic Norfolk pine tree. A letter informed us that we would be "advised on council's decision in due course". We heard nothing more. To our surprise clearing of vegetation has started. Following a dash to the council offices we were told by the appropriate council officer that notification of vegetation removal and demolition of the existing dwelling were not a requisite and that we would be contacted regarding the proposed development.

Fitness benefits MORE than 880,000 children will enter the gates of Victorian schools this week. Sadly, about a quarter of them will be overweight or obese. That’s 220,000 young Victorians who may be destined to a life of poor health and

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Donations required for boy’s home Compiled by Melissa Walsh THE friends of Mr G. Griffith, of Somerville, will be pleased to learn that he is so far recovered from a severe attack of bronchitis that he is able to return home, after being in a hospital in Melbourne for a fortnight. *** A VERY enjoyable evening was arranged by two very young ladies, Miss Doreen Dove, and Miss Sydney Levine, at Frankston House, on Wednesday evening, January 27th, in aid of the Patriotic Fund. This example could be followed by others. A splendid programme was given, including songs, party songs, recitations and dances. These young ladies are to be congratulated on the success of their evening, and the total amount received, 5s 3d, was handed over to the secretary of the Frankston Patriotic Fund. *** WE are pleased to see that Mr C. McKenzie was successful in winning the 4½ furlong Novelty Pony race with his new purchase, Myradale at the last Nyora Race Meeting. Mr McKenzie complains of the treatment he received from the railway Department on the occasion of taking his horses to those races. He booked and paid for the conveyance of two horses from Cranbourne to Nyora, and when he arrived there with the horses he was told there was only room for one. Besides the inconvenience and expense incurred by Mr McKenzie, he was told when he asked for a refund of the money for the box he had paid for but did not get, that he would have to make application at the head office for

a refund, thus entailing further loss of time and expense. *** PASSENGERS by the evening train from Stony Point to Melbourne, on Monday, had a very unpleasant and tiresome experience on that part of the journey between Stony Point and Frankston. Shortly after leaving Stony Point it was found that the water in the boiler of the engine had given out, and it was only at a very slow rate of progress that the train made its weary way as far as Tyabb, where the already full load of passengers was further augmented by those who had journeyed to the Tyabb sports and were returning. A start was made from that station nearly an hour behind time and the engine made violent exertions to get to the next station (Somerville) but after several stoppages and starts again it finally stopped about half a mile from the township and all the efforts of the engine driver to get further along were unavailing, so he drew the fire and the passengers had patiently to wait by the wayside till a fresh engine was procured. After waiting for about an hour, they were gladdened by the sound of an approaching engine and the cry ‘all aboard’ was given, and a fresh start was made. All trouble was not over yet, for on arrival at the Junction, it was found that the engine that had brought them this far had to proceed with a train to Mornington, and another long wait was perforce made at that place, till another engine was procured from somewhere, and a start was again

made for Frankston, which place was reached without further mishap at ten minutes after 8 o’clock, or nearly three hours after time. *** BOY’S HOME, FRANKSTON. The Matron of the Boy’s Home would be thankful for any new or left-off clothing for the boys, as they are very much in need of school clothes. Mrs Dean has kindly consented to receive any parcels. Trusting to meet with favorable results. Yours etc. THE MATRON. *** WEDDING BELLS. A very pretty wedding was celebrated in the Methodist Church, Somerville, between Mr George Richardson, of Melbourne, and Miss Alison Thornell, daughter of Mrs E. Thornell and the late Thomas Thornell of the Federal Nurseries. The Rev. Jackson, assisted by Rev. H. Wallace, affirmed the ceremony. The church had been beautifully decorated by Mrs A. Thornell for the occasion. The bride’s dress was of white crepe de chene, corsage of shadow lace, court train, falling from the shoulders, lined with shell pink, and finished with true lover’s knot of white satin ribbon, usual bridal veil of net and point lace, worked by the bride’s aunt, Mrs Westaway, of Bendigo, shower bouquet, with streamers of white satin ribbon. The train bearers, a niece and nephew of the bride, Stella Thornell and Thomas Ryan, Stella, in a white hand embroidered silk frock, and carrying a pale pink crepe de chene muff, while the nephew was in a white satin suit, hat to match.

The bridesmaids were Miss L. Thornell (sister of bride), who wore a shell pink crepe de chene costume, relieved with white shadow lace, over net, shower bouquet of pale pink roses and carnations, with pale pink satin streamers, and Miss Francis Petrie, who was gowned in shell pink crepe de chene, bodice of shadow lace. Mrs Thornell, the bride’s mother, wore black crepe de chene and shadow lace, hat of black silk straw, lace feather and posies. The bride’s travelling dress was a navy blue silk tailor made costume, oriental trimmings, black silk hat with white feathered wreath. A large number of presents were made, including cheques to a very substantial amount. *** ECHOES From Egypt. Head Quarters, 2nd Infantry Brigade Mena Camp, Cairo Egypt, 2nd January, 1915. To the Frankston Billiard Club Boys. Just a few lines to let you know what things are like in Egypt. We have a splendid camp here about ten miles out of Cairo. Electric trams run out from the city which takes an hour at a cost of 2 piastres (5d) first class and 1 piastre (2½) second class. The famous pyramids and sphinx are about five minutes walk from where we are camped. These were supposed to have been built about 2000 years ago, the time when Pharaoh was King. It is said that he was buried in one of the many tombs inside the Pyramids. Nearly all work here is done with camels, mules, and donkeys. They are as common here as horses are in Australia.

We are allowed leave to go to Cairo every 5 days from 3pm to 11pm which we take advantage of. The city is much larger than Melbourne and is also very quaint. Nearly all the males wear skirts or gowns the same as the females, and the married women wear a peculiar affair on their nose, and also have a veil over their faces so that only their eyes can been seen. There are not many English people here – mostly Egyptians, French, and Greek. I was in town last night and had a game of billiards at Shephard’s Hotel, the first game since leaving the Club. Well boys taking things, on the whole I am well satisfied with my new trade. We were told that we will be marching off to France and Germany about the end of February. The boys all wish to be remembered to you and although late, wish you all a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. Sir George Reid was out here the other day watching the troops march past. My word it was a splendid sight. Well I think this is about all I can say this time except that we all hope to be back again about next Xmas, so will close now hoping it finds you all quite well as it leaves us here at present, from your old pals, per HARRY COVINGTON. P.S.– Wally Fisher wishes to be remembered to his Frankston friends. Private Harry Covington and Bert Robert write to say they would like to receive letters from their friends in Frankston. From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 6 February, 1915.

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Notes from the age of unreason By Stuart McCullough ONCE upon a time, there was a thing called ‘reasonable’. It occupied the large, gaping space between two diametrically opposed extremes. Reasonable was fair, it was balanced and it was loved, if not by all, then by a health majority. We used to like reasonable. In fact, we came to depend on it. But then, like a pair of flared trousers, it suddenly went out of fashion. It is no longer possible to appeal to reason. Each of us is an island, our opinions are sacrosanct and we are not for moving. Our intellectual dominion will not be assailed by inconveniences such as facts, figures or the laws of physics. I am right despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. Things have gone too far. I realise it’s not possible to unscramble a genie back into a bottle but we owe it to each other to try. The first step to being reasonable is to try and keep things in perspective. And with that and my tongue both firmly in mind as well as my cheek, I have a few things to say. Advice that, I feel, will help you avoid letting the age of unreason drive your crazy. To live a better life; one full of evidence and reason and goodwill to others, I strongly recommend that you avoid the following: Listening to Talkback radio. If it is taken at all, it should not be taken seriously. That’s because taking talkback radio seriously is something best left to professionals, such as talkback radio hosts. The rest of us should consider it a work of parody. Talkback radio is a fact-free universe generally occu-

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pied by people who failed at their chosen profession and through the process of elimination have ended up hosting talkback. No one wants to be a shock jock when they grow up. No one. It’s better than allowing them to roam the streets, I suppose, but only barely. Calling Talkback Radio. John Lydon once claimed that ‘anger is an energy’. It’s also a way to fill otherwise dead air for three hours on a Thursday morning. Those who ring up or text a radio station for any reason other than to request they give the new single by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard a spin are rarely happy and are bursting to tell the world how unhappy they are. The trouble is, you’ve got to be

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outraged enough to want to pick up the phone. This week, I accidentally came across talkback radio and, frankly, I am yet to recover. The presenter – of no fixed qualification – was unimpeachably certain. The callers too were full of conviction, or at least they were until the moment the presenter disagreed with them and they backed down with a speed that can only be described as ‘breathtaking’. I had no idea such people even existed. Lobby groups – of any variety. Everyone’s entitled to their point of view. But here’s a suggestion: when someone announces an enquiry or investigation, why not wait until it’s

completed before you denounce it. Granted, rejecting the outcomes of an enquiry that hasn’t yet started is efficient, but it’s putting the cart before the Pandora’s worm. Lobby groups deserve a special mention here. Whether they represent business or unions, industry or the environment; these are organisations whose job it is to be blinkered. At the merest whiff of something that might not be wholly in their interests, their job is to make it sound as if the apocalypse is coming. Their unique gift for making everything sound catastrophically berserk is one of the key disincentives to anyone trying to be reasonable. Press conferences. Not everything requires you to flick the idiot switch. Ideally, there’s still a place for being calm and measured. However, being calm and measured doesn’t make for much of a sound bite. As a result, public figures are engaged in a bizarre arms race in which they deploy unhinged hyperbole in a bid to attract attention. Ironically, this is all meant to help them ‘cut through’ with a message which then drowns in a sea of mixed metaphors and general silliness. The Internet. On the one hand, the Internet is inherently democratic and is a symbol of freedom and integrity. But more than just an information superhighway it’s also something of a wonderland for nitwits. Ever read on-line comments? They are a haven for the perpetually disgruntled. These poor souls live their

lives never knowing the pleasure that comes from being happy or satisfied. They are never gruntled. Always disgruntled. Opinion. The Internet is where the virtual lynch mobs of the 21st Century reside. Whereas once crackpots would stand on upturned milk crates in a discrete corner of your local park and spout their poisonous drivel, these people now all have jobs as media commentators and their own websites. The demand for talking heads – folks who can talk without pausing for breath while spewing out any old garbage – has never been greater. Perhaps, for a time, it’s worth putting stock in no one’s opinion but your own. This article is, of course, just a matter of opinion. It contains nothing in the way of facts and is riddled with broad assertions that are beyond proof. It’s more of a lament. Perhaps these things go in waves. Maybe some day in the not too distant future, things will circle back and people will respect a more measured and reasoned approach to public debate. Where it won’t be a competition to be even more obnoxious than the person you just interrupted. As for me, I plan to avoid talkback radio, lobby groups, the Internet and opinion pieces for the foreseeable future because I’m sure that if I do I’ll feel better about myself and the world at large. And that is as good a reason as any. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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James continues his reign at Between the bays Returning to Between the Bays for the fifth time, old favorite James Reyne will grace audiences with his presence again with a repertoire from his 30 year career. “We will be playing a good cross section of music from my Australian Crawl stuff to solo songs, right across the whole spectrum,” says James, who has been involved with the festival since its inception 10 years ago. “I first became involved as my daughter was going to the school. When Paul and Vivienne came up with the idea for Between the Bays to raise money, they asked me to perform. I was just like any one of the parents there,” he says. “The people who run it are lovely and they run it very well. It’s a great day out for the family, with lots of stuff for the kids to do, great food and wine as well.” With James’ notoriety for all

things charitable, and having just received an OAM for his charity work, there is a synchronicity to the performer’s involvement, with the money raised going to the Wugulaar School in Katherine. “I don’t really have a lot to do with the cause but I know it is a terrific one and Penbank school do a great job with the music festival,” says James. With a career spanning three decades, first with Australian Crawl and then his solo career, James still has no idea where he gets his inspiration from. “I really don’t know. I just write the songs and get inspiration from where I always have,” he says. For James, 2015 looks promising with a new band and new album by The Magnificent Few, the first album to be a new EP of songs. The band features James on lead vocals, Phil Cebrano and Brett

Kingman on guitar, Andy McIvor on bass, and John Watson on drums. Now in its 10th year, Between the Bays is firmly established as Mornington Peninsula’s best, annual music festival on the summer calendar - a day not to be missed. Over the last decade, Between the Bays has offered music lovers a festival option that is safe and entertaining for everyone, is inexpensive and has an all-inclusive community feel. This year, along with James Reyne, artists will include Mark Seymour, Custard, Wagons, Sweet Jean, Combo La Revelcion, Indigenous Hip Hop Projects and The Billabong Boys. Between the Bays is on Saturday February 28, 2015 at Penbank School, Rickards Road, Moorooduc. Tickets are on sale now via www.betweenthebays.com

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the rolling stones that gather no moss

ROLLING Stones tribute band, Jaggers Banquet, played to their biggest crowd to date at last month’s Waterfront Festival, when they performed to 2500 people. The band, which started in 2005, saw a niche in the marketplace with no other Rolling Stones tributes acts in Melbourne, and it has already been quite a ride. Lead singer, Brad Coppens, says the show originally started as a non-look-alike concept based around the music but has developed into a more colourful performance. “It is now a high energy Mick Jagger 70’s style show, and we play off the record or

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recorded live version, doing sets in character,” says Brad. “We don’t go for a full look alike but a definite feel with the same dance moves and mannerisms as the Rolling Stones front man.” “We were the headline act at the Waterfront Festival and played from 8pm till 9.45pm. The crowd response was amazing. It’s the biggest crowd we’ve played to and yes I was a bit nervous as the time came to go on stage, but the adrenalin kicked in and we cranked out Jumping Jack Flash as our first song,” he says. Jaggers Banquet band members include

lead guitarist, Adrian Chynoweth of ex Nick Barker and the Reptiles fame, who reformed in 2012 for a series of gigs, and has been in the band since day one. Drummer Darren McCarthy joined early days and now manages the band. “Dave Miles is our regular rhythm guitarist and vocalist, however Jeff Weiner played the Frankston gig and has filled in many times for us and adds a distinctive Mick Taylor sound to the performance with his skill and Gibson SG guitar,” says Brad. “Ian Smith plays bass, and we had Tony Bonnici play acoustic guitar and backup vocals to make sure we had a

full sound for the huge crowd.” For Jaggers Banquet, it was the longest set they’ve played in Frankston, and one the guys all agree will be memorable. “The festival was basically 100 minutes of hit songs which kept the crowd dancing right up to the fireworks at 9.45pm. We hope to be invited to play next year as it was a lot of fun,” says Brad. For information on booking Jaggers Banquet- Australia’s Rolling Stones Experience, phone Nick Karr from Bands Plus on 0403 539 946.

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THE WAIFS HEADLINE the inaugural PENINSULA PICNIC TICKETS are now on sale for The Peninsula Picnic on March 29, the most extensive food, wine and music gathering ever created on the Mornington Peninsula, showcasing the very best local chefs, resident restaurants, expert vignerons and vineyards. Picnickers will discover the hidden gems from the region’s leading producers, growers, orchardists and gourmet storeowners set to the serene soundtrack of some of Australia’s finest live music acts. The Mornington Peninsula has recently been named in National Geographic’s annual Best Trips of the World 2015 List and The Peninsula Picnic offers a perfect opportunity to visit for one unique day in the leafy and sea-salted surrounds of Mornington Racecourse. Australia’s top chefs will provide picnickers with tastes from sunset-mellowed wineries and foraging expeditions, curating a feast of locally sourced produce and decadent wines to be enjoyed whilst lounging on picnic rugs with family and friends. Leading the culinary line up is Melbourne Racing Club’s consultant chef, Ian Curley, also the owner of Kirk’s Wine bar and executive chef at the European. Ian will feature alongside his good friend Craig Gorton, head chef at the National Golf Course on The Peninsula. The world-renowned

delights of Terre will be exhibiting their unusual and eclectic recipes that include indigenous wild produce and seasonal ingredients. Montalto will offer a unique taste of two coasts, inspired by regional France, but anchored in the fresh harvests of South Victoria’s vineyards and olive groves. Picnickers can continue to indulge their culinary senses throughout the day with a memorable experience created by the executive chef from the Terminus at Flinders Hotel, Pierre Khodja. Pope Joan’s chef, Matt Wilkinson, will be cooking with the best seasonal and local produce hand selected for the Picnic. Andrew and Samantha, founders of The Long Table Restaurant will work with head chef, Daniel Whelan, to create passionately produced food that reflects their love of wine, food and art. Dee’s Kitchen’s will bring a multicultural menu, a hearty celebration of food, heritage and culture. The iconic first winery restaurant on the Peninsula, Max’s, will showcase mussels from Flinders, cheese from Red Hill and honey from Moorooduc for their homely fresh menu. DOC Mornington brings oldworld Italian hospitality while remaining thoroughly modern with their authentic taste of Italy. Catering for a cultured musical palate The Peninsula Picnic will showcase

some of Australia’s best live acts and up-and- coming artists. The Waifs will bring their beloved mix of folk, blues and rock sounds, playing their classic tracks with trademark storytelling skill. Something for Kate’s Paul Dempsey will be performing his new solo material for a unique must- see treat. The Pierce Brothers will showcase their energetic and exceptional stage presence that has seen them grow from street buskers to one of the country’s most recognised,

exciting young acts. The intoxicatingly romantic folk of Tinpan Orange and the lush sounds of electronic-folk musician Hayden Calnin complete the soundtrack to this event. The Peninsula Picnic will be held at Mornington Racecourse on March 29 and tickets are on sale now from premier.ticketek.com.au. Visit peninsulapicnic.com.au for further details or like us on Facebook at PeninsulaPicnic.

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Doggies on the verge PROVINCIAL

By IT Gully MORNINGTON’S quest to push into the MPCA Provincial cricket top four was dealt a boost on Saturday when it left the field after the first day with the upper hand against Baxter. In a must win game for the Dogs, they lost the toss and bowled first against the competition’s ladder leader and sent them packing after 67 overs. Luke Popov was at his vintage best for the visitors, bowling 18 overs and finishing with eight maidens and a super performance of 5/26. Sam Buchanan was brought into the attack late in the day and did the job for his skipper Matt Foon, snaring 3/27 from eight overs. James Eadie, who has spent most of the season in the seconds, was a saviour for Baxter, top scoring with 42 batting at seven. Skipper Daniel Warwick made 19 and Chamika Sattambi made a welcome 20 as the last man in. There weren’t a lot of batting performances outside of those to crow about. Baxter was eventually dismissed for 151, which is a defendable total at Baxter Park. Mornington was very cautious in the final 13 overs of the day, going at just over one an over and finishing the day on 0/14.

Whilst Mornington is lurking, fourth-placed Long Island is in a strong position against second-placed Sorrento. The Islanders would be well aware that the Doggies are breathing down their neck, however, they continue to hold them at bay. On Saturday, Long Island batted first at home in Peter ‘Potto’ Conell’s 400th game. Whilst ‘Potto’ opened with 39, the little master Scott Phillips was at it again, top scoring with an unbeaten 73 while Andrew Tweddle was still out there with him at the end with an unbeaten 33. Long Island gave themselves every opportunity to keep their winning streak, making 7/271. AJ King was the pick of the Sorras’ bowlers with 3/66 while Chris King claimed 2/65. Langwarrin refuses to go away, making 7/274 against Moorooduc. Matt Prosser batted at three and top scored with 66, while Andy Johnson made a dominant 51 before being run out. Skipper Mark Cooper opened with 48. Ross Cordeaux was the best of the Ducs’ bowlers with 3/90. Peninsula Old Boys are in some early trouble against Rye, however, are only chasing down 140 for victory. The Old Boys bowled first on their

home deck and rolled the Demons for 139. Beau Suffern top scored for Rye with 42. Leigh Lambert then got his side away to a solid start with the ball, picking up two wickets to have the Old Boys 2/34 at stumps. Crib Point will be looking for an outright against Heatherhill. Mathematically still a chance to play finals, the Magpies batted first and declared their innings at 7/202. Luke Herrington top scored with 71, Chris Richmond made 49 and Ricky Thompson 29. At stumps, the Hills were 4/98 with Herrington and Glenn Barclay both taking two wickets. Mt Eliza is in the box seat against Pines. The Mounties batted first at Eric Bell Reserve on Saturday, however, were bowled out in the 79th over for 186. Jason Mathers top scored with an unbeaten 59, while Jake Prosser was the best performed bowler for the Piners with 5/28. Brett Remy claimed 3/18. Pines was forced to face the last over of the day and lost opener Jeremy Weare for a blob. Pines will resume this week at 1/0.

Facing the bowler: Mt Martha has set Seaford Tigers a 228 target for victory in their District match. Picture: Andrew Hurst

Tight at the top with six in the finals mix DISTRICT

By IT Gully GOING into the third last round of MPCA District cricket, there are six teams all vying for a place in the finals. Top of the table Red Hill is assured its place, however, the race is well and truly on for the teams looking to occupy the final three placings. Whilst Somerville, Carrum and Mt Martha hold spots in the top bracket, Seaford and Main Ridge are waiting for any wrong move so they can swoop. And going on the results of the first day’s play of Round Nine, there is plenty of opportunities opening up. Red Hill hasn’t put a foot wrong

this season, currently undefeated. This reign appears to be coming to a close though in this match. On Saturday against Main Ridge, the home side was bowled out for just 122. At one stage they were 8/87. Riley Shaw opened with 32 and was the team’s top scorer whilst Nick Esipoff contributed 30 batting at 10. James Abbott was superb for Main Ridge with 5/25 from 12.3 overs. Scott Millar also had the radar going with 4/64 from 25 overs. In reply, Main Ridge faced the last 22 overs of the day and finished at 2/76. Brad Rossborough is not out on 32. Second and third placed Somerville and Carrum are going toe to

toe and it was a disastrous day one for the batsmen. There were 13 wickets to fall on the opening day, Carrum losing all of theirs for just 121, while Somerville was 3/17 at stumps. Liam Dobson top scored with 27 for the Lions, while Jackson Fry did the damage with the ball with 2/8. Fourth-placed Mt Martha has set Seaford Tigers a task to reach 228 for victory. The Reds batted first on Saturday at Belvedere Park and made 6/227. Aidan Pateman top scored for the Reds with 60, opening the batting, giving him 312 runs for the season. Matthew Pollock was also solid with the bat for Mt Martha with 47. Tom Burgdorf was the pick of the

Tigers’ bowlers with 3/56 from 26 overs. Ryan McQueen hit a season-high 120 for Seaford in its match against Delacombe Park. Nick Simpendorfer was also amongst the runs with 48, helping the visitors to 9/274. Ben Brittain, Evan Campbell and Nick Christides all snared two wickets. The Parkers will need to perform at their best with the bat to get out of this one. The fifth-placed Seaford must win to keep their finals hopes alive. Carey Sawosz was at his brilliant best again on Saturday for Hastings, picking up 5/42 against Flinders. Luke Hewitt also bowled well, tak-

ing 3/57, however, despite their efforts with the ball, it didn’t prevent Flinders getting to 193. Andrew Power top scored for the Sharks with 48, Shane Beggs scored 35 and Tim Clarke 30. Boneo and Baden Powell are also locked in a bottom of the ladder tussle. Boneo batted first on Saturday and made 155, Ryan Jellie top scoring with 46. The Braves’ bowlers were good, Brendan Jovic bowling 21 overs and claiming 4/54. Sean Wilson was sensational, bowling eight maidens in his 17.1 overs and finished with the impressive figures of 4/18.

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Saints can’t handle the heat in top four push SUB-DISTRICT

By IT Gully BALNARRING went from chocolates to boiled lollies in MPCA Sub District cricket on Saturday. After recording an outright victory in their last match and again putting themselves into finals contention, they failed with the bat on Saturday when placed under some real fire. Rosebud is looking to cement its place in the top four and even push for a place in the top two, a position it has held for the most of the season. The Buds hosted the Saints on Saturday, turned up the heat on the visitors and they wilted under the pressure. It’s one thing to bully a lower side and get an outright, however, you have to be able to step up to the plate when the pressure is on. Other than old stager Pete Mereszko with 26, no other Balnarring batsman gave the scorers any trouble. Billy Quigley was the pick of the Rosebud bowlers with 4/37, helping his side roll the Saints for 116. In reply, the Buds are 1/16. Frankston YCW only made 123 against Ballam Park on Saturday, however, it find itelf in an outright position. Currently 12 points outside of the four in sixth place, the Stonecats could leap frog Balnarring is they can pull off an outright in this match. The Knights batted first on Saturday and were bowled out for just 58. Andrew Kitson took 6/21 and Paul Bradley 3/21.

Frankston YCW was then bowled out for 123, still a lead of 65. Ryan O’Connor snared 6/29 for the Knights. In their second innings, the Knights slumped to 4/34, still 31 behind with six wickets in hand. Kitson has nine wickets for the match after picking up 3/18 in the second dig. Third placed Carrum Downs is in some strife against top of the ladder Pearcedale. The Cougars batted first on Saturday and were rolled for 105. Shayne Gillings was at his best for the Panthers with 6/40. In reply, Pearcedale is 1/40. Tootgarook is in a commanding position against Dromana. Batting first at Pier St Reserve, the Frogs smacked 9/315. Openers Rob French (94) and Luke Thompson (66) recorded an opening stand of 173 for the visitors. Skipper Gerard Clarke then contributed 43 to help the Frogs past 300. Zac Klan was the pick of the Hoppers’ bowlers with 4/125 from 29 overs. Tyabb was on fire with the bat again on Saturday, hitting 8/299 against Skye. The Yabbies were in some strife at 2/24, however Brodie Bennett and Jarrod White got things back on track. Bennett smashed 123 and White played the supporting role, although he still did manage an unbeaten 105. Paul Fillipone and Rohan Simpson each claimed two wickets for Skye.

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