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All ages event This ‘all ages’ event has grown to include a host of kids workshops, kite craft, carnival rides, food stalls, kite surfing displays, ‘come and try’ stand up paddle boarding as well as a full program of live entertainment. The Dreaming Space yellow, circus tent will be back with a program of comedy shows and skills workshops plus, for the brave at heart, Blacksnake Productions with their wildlife and reptile marquee for some ‘touch and feel’ sessions. Close by will be Coralia the Mermaid, educating kids on sea life in a light hearted way but while wandering along the foreshore, remember to keep an eye out for the roving appearances of the ever popular, Tubby the Robot, and our new guest, life size, Gemma the Giraffe.

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Hop to it FRANKSTON Council is asking bushwalkers to record the sound of the Growling Grass Frog in an attempt to monitor frog populations to preserve them.

Rangers Sarah Backholer, left, and Allie Coad searched Studio Park in Langwarrin for the elusive Growling Grass Frog.

The Growling Grass Frog has not been recorded in local parks or bushland for five years.

See story Page 5.

Picture: Yanni

Olivers Hill slips and slides Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au ANOTHER landslip at Olivers Hill last week has again focused attention on safety concerns in the prestigious area.

Falling debris blocked a footpath on the corner of Liddesdale Ave and Nepean Highway last Monday morning (23 February).

Fortunately, no-one was walking past at the time of the latest landslip.

It comes just three years after a major landslip caused a gabion wall near Nepean Hwy to collapse, closing southbound lanes.

Homes in the Liddesdale Ave area were evacuated in 2007 when a similar landslip also occurred.

Coincidentally, a report about landslip susceptibility around the Cliff Rd area atop Olivers Hill was tabled at this month’s public council meeting.

Councillors unanimously voted to write to state Planning Minister Richard Wynne to apply an Erosion

Management Overlay over “areas of identified landslide risk” as a result of the report.

An EMO means any new development must be designed to minimise the risk of future landslip.

At the council meeting, Frankston resident and registered builder Christi Silke said he had built two homes in the Cliff Rd area and had renovated many others.

He said he had read the report “with an open mind” but believed it had little “technical substance”.

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dents, which is situated near Cliff Rd, at this month’s council meeting.

“Graham Kennedy had a home in that area and one day in the ‘60s he was on air and – much to the amazement of the people listening – he and Mike Walsh recorded how the driveway that was in front of Graham Kennedy’s house just slipped down the slope,” she said.

Ms Richards said the report before council “was excellent”.

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Mr Silke said there were “separate problems” in the gully area at Olivers Hill but he had never seen any land movements around the Cliff Rd area other than those caused by “poorly man-made structures”.

“We’ve got building and planning processes in place and these work really well,” he said.

“I’m a bit lost why we’re going to prejudice this whole area with this overlay.”

Former mayor Christine Richards spoke on behalf of Warringa Rd resi-

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Past and present: Sculptors Nancy Keith and Ted Moran at Manyung Mt Eliza in 1976 and recently. Keith’s laets exhibition opens Saturday 7 March.

Sculptor’s work for Tranquility SCULPTOR and ceramicist Nancy Keith has worked with clay since she was a child.

After obtaining her Diploma of Sculpture at East Sydney Tech, she refined her clay modelling skills working in several pottery factories in both Sydney and Melbourne.

Keith eventually set up her own studio and began teaching pottery and sculpture at Mt Eliza.

While teaching for more than 40 years she has also coordinated and contributed to art shows and helped raise money for charity.

After concentrating on free-form abstract ceramics Keith has moved on to more figurative models for bronze casting.

Examples of her latest work are about to be shown at Manyung Gallery, Mt Eliza, a gallery where she first exhibited in the early 1970s. “After my association with Manyung, which goes back many years, my latest exhibition is entitled Tranquillity, a reminder that art is also an offering to people for peace and contemplation as well as shock and the confrontation of new ideas,� Keith says.

“In this exhibition I have tried to capture the beauty and elegance of form that could give the quiet enjoyment and restful contemplation that I am striving to portray.�

As a member of the Australian Sculpture Society, Keith has exhibited extensively in both Melbourne and Sydney winning awards for her ceramics and bronzes.

Nancy Keith’s exhibition Tranquillity opens from midday Saturday 7 March at Manyung Gallery, Mt Eliza, 1408 Nepean Hwy, Mt Eliza. Call 9787 2953.

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Rescue boat blessed CARRUM Coast Guard has a new vessel in its fleet. The catchily named CG207 was commissioned for service last Sunday (22 February).

HMAS Cerberus navy chaplain Stephen Estherby blessed the boat before its maiden voyage. The CG207 is a Palegic boat made by PHA Welding & Marine based in Leongatha.

Carrum Coast Guard commander Matt Semmens said the new boat’s distinctive design means it is a valuable addition to the flotilla.

“It’s a quick response vessel based on American technology,” he said.

“We can get in to really shallow water, down to about a foot of water.”

The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard has 19 volunteer Coast Guard bases across Victoria, including Port Phillip Bay and Western Port.

Volunteer crews are on standby to help people and vessels in distress 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.

Boaties can register their journey details before they set off via a SafeTrx smartphone app.

Registering a journey via the app takes the “search” out of “search and rescue”, according to the Coast Guard.

See coastguard.com.au/safetrx for details.

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On patrol: Carrum Coast Guard volunteers Matt Semmens, left, and Mark Bainbridge at the helm of new boat. Pic: Gary Sissons

City’s reputation strains family relations Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au FRANKSTON’S reputation as a violent, drug-riddled frontier town has split a family – and angered a woman who enjoys living there.

Elizabeth (not her real name) says she and her partner bought a house in Frankston South two years ago.

“We were at first reluctant to buy in Frankston because of its reputation and because the state of the Frankston CBD always left me a little cold,” she said.

“Since then we have found ourselves very happy in our home, building a strong community and enjoying the

beautiful landscape and beaches of our local area. My son has just started at a great local school and my four-yearold daughter is attending kindergarten.

Everything feels great.”

But Elizabeth worries that living near Frankston CBD when her children are old enough to wander on their own – if it remains as it is today - would make her want to leave.

“It is draining to our morale to have to constantly explain to people who do not live in Frankston that where we live there is more than the chaos caused by the drug users.”

Elizabeth’s latest concerns were prompted by the refusal of her partner’s former wife, who lives in Toorak, to allow their 15-year-old daughter to catch

As a result of the violence, the mother wrote to Elizabeth and her partner when the girl was due to come for her third visit by train: “Can you please google Crime Rate Frankston? I think you'll be pretty shocked. I had hoped that the area was better than its old reputation when I was younger but, actually, crime has risen considerably in the past five years - in particular violent assault.

“There are so many sex crimes against women and children that the police have had to form a separate office. Drug issues with ice are the highest in the state. It only takes one incident for our daughter’s life to be changed and I am not willing for her to take that risk.

the train to Frankston because of violence she has witnessed on the journey.

“My partner’s daughter, my stepdaughter for the past eight years, had just been given the freedom to catch the train from her high school to Frankston where we'd pick her up and bring her to our home in Frankston South,” she stated in a letter to The Times.

“After only the second week - on Tuesday 10 February - a violent incident occurred between a couple and a high school boy on the train nearing Kananook station.

“My stepdaughter was not harmed, but the incident affected her deeply. She even comforted another, even younger girl, as they sat huddled together until they could get off at Frankston.”

“She has been on the train to your place twice and has already witnessed awful verbal and threatening violence.

She has never been exposed to this stuff and why should she be? I spent some of my childhood in Werribee and it was awful. I don't want that for her.”

Elizabeth now wants to know what Frankston Council doing to bring “positive attention” to Frankston?

“Frankston is more than the pack of drug taking individuals that seem to line the CBD at every turn, but this is what the outside world sees and reads about,” she said.

“We are very upset at how this reputation has affected our family arrangement.”

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Eagles soar over shops, freeway

Barren block, wildlife haven THE rejuvenation of an eight hectare Stumpy Gully Rd, Moorooduc, property is a tribute to the hard work of land care enthusiasts Martin and Annette Edney.

When they bought the block in 1984, it was degraded farmland with by salinity problems. Now it is a wildlife haven.

“When we first came it was just a bare, windswept area and now it’s a beautiful bush block with a wetland habitat for birdlife, including spoonbills, egrets, buff banded rails, Lewin’s rails, pelicans and all sorts of ducks,” Mr Edney said.

Mr Edney, president of Balcombe Moorooduc Landcare Group, ran a bushland restoration and creating wetlands education tour on Monday night to show what could be achieved.

“We wanted to restore the land, to replace some of what would have been there,” he said. The couple has re-established snow gums and other indigenous plants providing habitat for fauna, such as sugar gliders, owls and bats.

“I’ve always had a love of the land,” he said, channelling that love into his landscape gardening business, creating and developing gardens and restoring bushland. Some of the gardens he has worked on, including his own, have featured in the Victorian Open Garden Scheme.

The landcare group aims to improve the environment by preserving indigenous flora and fauna, promoting sustainable agriculture and controlling feral animals and weeds.

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Love of the land: Martin Edney by his re-created wetland at Moorooduc.

THE sound of screeching seagulls is nothing new over the shops at Mt Martha. The birds are masters of the air and making the trip across the road from beach to scavenging on the footpath is just a wingbeat away.

But on a Sunday afternoon in early January a glance upwards would have shown shoppers that the screeching of the gulls had nothing to do with squabbles over food.

Not too far above the shops glided a wedgetailed eagle, its characteristic silhouette raising alarm among the birds underneath.

Sightings of Australia’s largest bird of prey are becoming more common on the Mornington Peninsula, although they may have always been unseen, hunting above paddocks now dissected

by Peninsula Link (which also provides a larder of roadkill).

“Just as we drove onto the beginning of Peninsula Link on our way to Dromana today, I was amazed to see a young wedge-tailed eagle fly up from next to the road,” BirdLife Mornington Peninsula member Gillian Barnett has reported earlier this month.

“It swept in a semi-circle and alighted in a eucalypt nearby. Lucky I wasn't the one driving so I could have a good look.

“I calculated we were inland from Seaford or, if anything, closer to town than that. Perhaps it is looking for a territory of its own?”

Another Birdlife member, Mike Carter, reported a pair of wedge-tailed eagles near the Eastern Treatment Plant, Braeside, on 25 January.

The birds are also a common sight from the leash-free area at Citation Oval, Mt Martha, as they ride the thermals above properties between Nepean Highway and the Moorooduc Highway.

Birdlife president Max Burrows said the eagles had large territories and had previously been known to nest at Main Ridge, Red Hill and Arthurs Seat.

“I have seen them fly over my place at Langwarrin,” he said. “I don’t think they have much competition on the peninsula, but they would be

Air raid: A magpie resents the presence of a wedgetailed eagle at The Briars Park, Mt Martha.

Picture: Sue Brabender

limited [in numbers] by the availability of prey.”

Mr Burrows said wedge-tails preferred live prey, mainly rabbits, to carrion.

Sue Brabender, information ranger at The Briars Park, Mt Martha, said a pair of wedgetailed eagles has a nest on private property near the The Briars.

“They have one large juvenile so we are still seeing all three or just two of them regularly across The Briars.

Ms Brabender said the trio had also been seen with a fourth “ring-in” and on a recent Friday morning she photographed an eagle being harassed by magpies as it sat in the top of a dead tree near the old quarry half way along the entry driveway to the visitors centre.

“Of course it was not concerned,” she said. “I have also watched them disappear across Nepean Highway and hope people's small pets are safely concealed.”

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BUY DIRECT & SAVE! On call: Rangers Sarah Backholer, left, and Allie Coad are all ears for a frog call. Picture: Yanni

It’s not easy being a frog NATIVE frogs throughout Australia have copped a battering over the years through land clearing, housing development, wetland drainage and road building.

But the importance of these small amphibians is now becoming recognised as indicators of environmental health. As a result, Frankston City Council and South East Melbourne Water are committed to slowing their decline.

Local creeks and bushland reserves are known to be home to 12 species of native frogs, including two endangered species.

They are the southern bullfrog, common froglet, pobblebonk frog, Verreaux’s tree frog, spotted marsh frog, southern toadlet, southern brown tree frog, common spadefoot toad, striped marsh frog, Haswell’s froglet, Victorian smooth froglet, spotted marsh frog, and (hopefully) the growling grass frog.

The Growling Grass Frog has not been recorded at Frankston for more than five years, however, this does not confirm that the species no longer exists here as there have been very few recognised survey efforts.

Monitoring frog populations is important in directing management actions and enhancing habitat values to reverse this decline, and the council is asking residents to monitor frog populations to help conserve them.

“The more records we have the better we understand the problems and the more we can do to help slow the decline,” a spokeswoman said.

“You can contribute to the frog census.”

Residents are asked to use their smart phones to take sound recordings when frogs are heard croaking. Email the sound recordings, location, date and time to Frankston Council’s biodiversity officer Ian Wheatland at ian. wheatland@frankston.vic.gov.au All files types will be accepted but the preferred file type is MP3.

For more information on helping with frog monitoring, email Mr Wheatland or call 9784 1882.

More information is also on Melbourne Water’s website at frogs.melbournewater.com.au To identify frogs on your own see frogs.org.au

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MARCH Athletics Open day

Mordialloc Superules Football Club

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:- www.bpathletics.com.au www.frankstonlittleathletics.com.au www.frankstonathletics.net *Event is open to all comers, you DO NOT need to be registered with an athletic club or centre to compete

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

Carrum Downs Probus Club.

Meet 2nd Wednesday of each month

The Sands Hotel, Hall Road Carrum Downs from 10:00 am. Visitors most welcome to enjoy activities, guest speakers and outings.

Contact Pat Tuddin. 97852678 .

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 3rd Friday of each month

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.

Mahogany Neighbourhood House Saturdays from 10.00am to 3.00pm

Mahogany Neighbourhood House 26 Mahogany Ave, Frankston North

Carrum Downs Community Bank staff members 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

Weight Loss Mondays at 6.30 p.m.

Frankston Probus Club 1st Friday of the month at 10am

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.

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.

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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.

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Special Display – World War 1 Chelsea Court House Museum 6 The Strand, Chelsea. Open Sundays 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

Carrum Community Activity Centre Every Thursday (commencing 5 Feb 2015) at 10 am

Carrum Community Activity Centre invites new members.

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For more information call 8588 1831 or 9772 4564.

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.

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Over 55’s Club East Frankston Over 55’s Club runs a wide range of activities including live entertainment, social & competitive indoor bowls, gentle exercises, craft/chat group, Rummikub, line dancing and day trips.

We are a friendly club and are particularly looking for new indoor bowlers. We meet at Leawarra House, 200 Beach St, Frankston. For further details contact Karen on 0432 444 931

Sorrento & Portsea Historic Precincts A free talk at Sorrento Museum 8.00 pm Friday March 6th.

Sorrento & Portsea Historic Precincts including Point Nepean and Collins Settlement.

Presented by Frank Hindley convenor of NHS Heritage Working Group Sorrento Museum is on the corner of Melbourne and 0cean Beach Rds Sorrento in the Mechanics’ Institute building.

LOCAL EVENT LISTING The Frankston Times and the Carrum Downs Community Bank, support community organisations by promoting upcoming public events free in a

Community Event Calendar The calendar is published monthly in The Frankston Times, in the first editions of the month.

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Big blue bus spreads word on mental health AS part of its 50,000km national roadshow promoting good mental health, beyondblue’s big blue bus is about to visit Frankston.

CEO Georgie Harman is inviting people to attend to chat to beyondblue staff in an informal environment, pick up free information about depression and anxiety, find out about local support services, and make a mental health pledge – a written commitment or goal to achieve or maintain good mental health.

“One in six Australians – more than three million people – are currently experiencing anxiety or depression or both,” she said. “Given that over half of all people with these conditions don’t seek help, we need everyone to recognise the symptoms and to realise there is no shame in getting help and it is important to seek help early.”

The big blue bus will visit several schools and a men’s health evening in Frankston.

“We’ve been working with the Frankston-Mornington Peninsula Medicare Local to plan events and I urge people to drop by the big blue bus when it’s in their area and tune in to how they’re feeling, opening up and talking through their worries with those around them, and taking action to get help if needed,” Ms Harman said.

Since February last year, the big blue bus has travelled more than 45,000km through South Australia, Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales. Along the

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FRANKSTON paramedics responded to a near drowning at Frankston beach last Monday.

Paramedic Jinson Joseph-Thomas said that when they arrived, two beachgoers had rescued a fully clothed woman after she got into difficulty.

The pair had got her onto the beach and then stayed to help paramedics.

“They are to be commended for pulling her to safety and using their initiative. They used a sea kayak to shelter her from the wind and covered her with their own clothes,” Mr Joseph-Thomas said.

“Given the location, we had to walk along the beach to the patient, leaving the ambulance at the lifesaving club. Because of that, we contacted Frankston Council and requested their help.

They sent a 4WD vehicle and also council staff assisted at the scene. “Their swift response was greatly appreciated, especially as a storm had just started to hit the beach.”

The woman was treated at the scene by paramedics and then taken to Frankston Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

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Bus beats blues: The beyondblue big blue bus will visit Frankston this week as part of a nationwide tour.

way, more than 230 towns and suburbs have been visited and the roadshow team has organised or attended more than 370 events.

The roadshow will be in Frankston 5-7pm Wednesday 4 March at the Young Veterans and Families Wellbeing Centre,

18-28 Skye Rd. Men are invited to the free social evening and information session about mental health and staying well.

The big blue bus and circus school will be at Monterey Secondary College, 9am-1pm, Tuesday 10 March.

The team will advise students on good mental health and details of the check-in app - a free phone app offering advice for anyone who wants to check in with a friend and the Brave online program to prevent and treat anxiety in young people.

A SANDHURST man appeared at Frankston Magistrates’ Court charged with two counts of aggravated burglary, theft of a motor vehicle, reckless conduct endangering life and other traffic-related offences. The 21 year old handed himself in to police earlier this month. The charges relate to a car being driven through the front glass doors of a Karingal Drive cinema complex last month. The dark green sedan was then reversed into an ATM before being driven out of the complex at around 4am. Nothing was stolen in the incident. The man has been remanded in custody to appear at the same court on Wednesday 18 March.

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Strained relations Testing time: Donna Bauer, Mardi Ball and Malcolm Butel at Patterson Lakes Pharmacy where bowel cancer testing kits are available.

Picture: Gary Sissons

Bauer talks bowel cancer FORMER Liberal MP Donna Bauer faced many challenges in the cut and thrust of politics but a personal health challenge proved to be the toughest one of all.

Mrs Bauer has taken up the role of a Bowel Cancer Australia Ambassador after her own experience of bowel cancer last year highlighted the importance of raising awareness about this largely preventable and treatable disease.

At just 43 years of age, the busy mother of four and elected member for the seat of Carrum was diagnosed with bowel cancer. Like many people, she thought bowel cancer was an older person’s disease and despite a family history of the disease, didn’t think she needed to worry about it just yet.

“I had been experiencing some discomfort since walking the Kokoda track nine months earlier, but I was busy with parliamentary commitments and looking after my family, and just couldn’t seem to find the time

to have the required medical tests to determine the cause,” she said.

“If I had not found the time when I did, the prognosis could have been very different.”

Mrs Bauer required surgery to remove an aggressive, localised cancer followed by a six-month course of chemotherapy and her future looks bright.

Despite the shock of a cancer diagnosis and the challenges of treatment, she continued in her role as a MP until losing the seat with the change of government at last November’s state election.

“I am passionate about raising awareness. If I can help to save one life by spreading the messages about looking after your health and the importance of early detection, then that’s a good thing.”

“Bowels may not be the most appealing topic of conversation, but it is a conversation we need to have.

Make a vow to talk bowel,” she said.

Continued from Page 3 Frankston police inspector Tony Silva said “a number of issues could contribute to some people having the perception” that Frankston is a dangerous place. “It’s a major transport hub in a busy entertainment district with large passenger volumes at all hours,” he said.

“But our data shows that the prevalence of criminal, antisocial and other offending behaviour on the Frankston line is not disproportionate to reported offending on other lines.

“The perceptions of safety survey data for the Frankston line does not differ greatly from other lines across the metropolitan area. From what we can see, Frankston is no more prone to criminal activity than any other area of the transport network.”

He said the detection rate for drug offences at Frankston railway station is “not disproportionate to anywhere else”.

However, he admitted the use and prevalence of ice (crystalline methylamphetamine) worried Frankston police and emergency services, parents and families as well as the wider community.

Police data suggests about 20 per cent of detected ice users committed a violent crime during 2013-14. It indicates a significant rise in the frequency of use and availability of ice, with related offences almost tripling from 1274 in 2010 to 3748 in 2014.

Inspector Silva said police were working alongside Transit Safety Division police, Metro Trains, PTV and the local community to improve perceptions of safety. The railway precinct’s CCTV camera system is monitored and of good quality.

He said the design of the precinct was constantly being reviewed to ensure that, where required, steps can be taken to deter

and prevent criminal and antisocial behaviour.

“PSOs are on duty, actively patrolling every railway station between Flinders St and Frankston every night of the week from 6pm to last train.

“This year, Transit Safety Division will be conducting Operation ‘Safeguard’ alongside Frankston police, PSOs, sheriff’s office, PTV authorised officers, local government and other agencies to provide a co-ordinated, highly visible and sustainable policing effort that is designed to provide re-assurance and support to the community.

“We will continue to review and deliver policing services so that perceptions of safety improve.”

There are some good signs: This year, crimes against people and property have dropped compared to last year – with fewer people becoming victims of crime.

Community partnerships and local responses to local problems work best at preventing violence, he said.

Coordinated responses, strategies and programs involving Maori islanders to establish relationships with disengaged youth, partnerships with DHS, Centrelink and the courts to assist repeat offenders, formation of a crime prevention alliance with local business and retail leaders to prevent crime, working with Peninsula Health, justice system and drug treatment services to test new methods to break the cycle of offending by getting druggies into the best treatment and support, and working with the local community to encourage a ‘guardian’ approach.

Inspector Silva said the state government’s commitment of $50 million to transform the Frankston station precinct would improve the perception – and, hopefully, the reality - of safety in Frankston.

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Race to the bottom I refer to the article “Australia’s ‘shame, shame, shame’ on refugees” (The Times 16/2/15). Apart from the fact that our politicians are indulging in a despicable action by politicising the plight of people who cannot defend themselves, and who have tried to come to this country in the hope of a better life than what they could possibly hope for in their own strife-torn countries, the figures that [Flinders MP] Greg Hunt is reported to have quoted are wrong.

A Fact Check article published by the ABC shows Mr Hunt was incorrect about the number of children held in detention. According to the article, “Data provided to the commission by the immigration department shows the number of children in detention for over three months more than doubled in the first months after the Coalition took office. In January 2014 it was the highest it had been in five years.

Immigration department data shows that the overall number of people in long-term detention, which can be extrapolated to children, continued to increase during 2014, and only declined in late 2014”.

It now seems obvious that the reason the Human Rights Commissioner [Gillian Triggs] was attacked was that the Abbott government did not want the truth to come out, that it was responsible for the large number of captive children.

I believe that Mr Hunt, in laying the blame for deaths at sea, is again inaccurate. According to the Monash University database, during the six-year term of the Labor government there were 1159 asylum seeker deaths, including 18

while in custody. Mr Hunt failed to mention that during the former Liberal government under John Howard there were 766 asylum seeker deaths, including 353 aboard the infamous SIEV X. Mr Hunt also fails to mention that under the Abbott government there have been 39 asylum seeker deaths, including five while in custody. Of these, three were suicides with one person self-immolating and two dying from injuries sustained in the offshore camps. Hardly a one-sided blame game.

Unfortunately, both sides of politics are in a race to the bottom in using asylum seekers as hostages in a political debate. The current debate is morally reprehensible but also economically unsustainable.

Ken Dyer, Rosebud West

respect, spend time attacking Prof Triggs’ credibility as “blatantly partisan”, “political” and therefore “shameful” in a report they withheld for five months before release.

What an extraordinary way of responding to this catastrophe; a way of blame rather than compassionate response.

Local church leaders and I have tried for nearly six months to respectfully engage in non-violent protest, dialogue and newspaper articles. We have even gifted our pollies “moral compasses” from a local toy shop.

Perhaps we should go together to see Selma the current human rights film to be reassured that we too shall overcome. But can the kids afford to wait?

David Price, Mornington

Wrong response

Yoga and sex

Like most comfortable Mornington citizens, I have never been to Nauru, nor have I had coffee with any of the asylum seekers still there; I certainly haven’t tried to relate to one of the about 200 mentally traumatised children, currently “buried” in that godforsaken island of old phosphate mine pits and sunbaked desolation.

So I have to rely on the apolitical report of the Human Rights Commissioner,the very brave Prof Gillian Triggs to bring to me and my government the appalling and inhumane conditions of these youngsters.

[Prime Minister Tony] Abbott claims everything is being done to release them as quickly as possible.

But in the meantime my government, including my two local MPs [Bruce Billson, Dunkley, and Greg Hunt, Flinders] whom I actually

Sexuality and spiritual organisations are old acquaintances, and followers are often torn between the divine and the carnal, the righteous and the unjust.

Many mishaps occur for those who are not ready and blindly follow a set of standards and order etiquettes only to crash land and injure many in the wake of their fall. There is really nothing very liberating or enlightening about “laissez-faire sex” which lacks not only true and good but beautiful relationship.

The decision to give up sex should truly come from within. Spirituality and sexuality are different things and marriage or sex is no bar to enlightenment. There is no reason why a man can’t love God and a woman at the same time.

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This is most probably the reason that so many yogic monks (swamis) and clergies fail and later have to struggle with their consciousness and failure of broken premature vows.

It is pure and simple physical desire when a swami exploits sexual desires under the name of “tantra yoga” announcing that sex can be a path to enlightenment. This is a flexible interpretation of either ignorance or shameless manipulation in opposition of the title “gu” (dispeller) “ru” (ignorance).

A lot has been lost in translation.

Tantra yoga per se is scientific, laced with occultism and leading to the path of self-realisation. Tantric practitioners should be endowed with purity, faith, devotion, dispassion, humility, courage, cosmic love, truthfulness, non-covetousness and contentment. Absence of these qualities means a gross abuse of shaktism/ tantra practices.

Expressions of tantra yoga can be a travesty of the original practices: the theory of the five makaras - madya or wine, mamsa or flesh, matsya or fish, mudra or symbolical acts and maithuna or coitus.

The esoteric meaning of these five makras is “kill egoism”, “control flesh”, “drink the wine of godintoxication” and “union with the supreme”.

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Police investigate after-dinner attack at Cerberus SEXUAL Crimes Squad detectives are investigating a sexual assault alleged to have occurred at HMAS Cerberus more than three decades ago.

The female victim, who was a junior officer in the Navy, has told police she was taking part in a course at the training facility in 1982 when assaulted on the night of a mess dinner sometime between March and June.

It is alleged that a steward who was

working on the night and involved in the mess dinner, entered the woman’s sleeping quarters in the gunroom and sexually assaulted her.

Detectives have been investigating the matter since 2013 but have been unable to establish the exact day of the assault.

The alleged offender was either a Seaman Steward or Able Seaman Steward in rank and was working in the gunroom at the time.

He was described as Caucasian, with fair skin, about 163 centimetres tall with blonde-brown hair. It is believed he was aged about 20, so would now be in his early 50s.

The victim reported the matter to the Defence Abuse Response Taskforce investigating allegations of sexual and or other forms of abuse within the defence forces which occurred before 11 April 2011.

Submissions relating to the incident were put to the taskforce before being referred to Victoria Police.

HMAS Cerberus commanding officer Captain Stephen Bowater said defence had been “actively assisting in the investigation of assault allegations that are reported to have occurred in the 1980s at HMAS Cerberus”.

“Cerberus and the wider navy community supports this investigation

and will continue to provide every assistance possible. We condemn this behaviour and will actively pursue allegations, past and present,” Captain Bowater said.

Anyone with any information about the incident, or the identity of the man responsible, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppersvic.com.au Stephen Taylor

Land slip Continued from Page 1 “The history of landslip in that area absolutely astounded me when I read this report.”

The report noted several landslips area over previous decades. Three homes slipped down the slope in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1972 debris hit homes and fell as far as the Nepean Hwy. “We are clearly talking here about an area where there is a risk not just to property but to life,” Ms Richards said.

She said interim controls are urgently required since homes can be built in the area up to a height limit of two metres at the moment without the need to consult council.

Council workers investigated the latest landslip near Liddesdale Ave. “The incident appears to have occurred due to a water main issue on the private property which is being investigated,” Frankston mayor Cr Sandra Mayer said.

“Clean-up works will include removal of soil and other works recommended in the geotechnical engineering report and will be funded by the owner.”

Hill slide: The scene of a landslip at the corner of Liddesdale Ave and Nepean Highway last Monday morning. Picture: Gary Sissons

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Western Port’s natural links to the world Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au THOUSANDS of visitors flock to beaches and estuaries around Western Port while longer term residents loll around in the surf and catch the odd fish or two.

A boat trip around the bay shows the cyclical nature of life in its waters, on its shores and islands.

On Thursday about 40 members of environment groups, local government and state government agencies were taken on a tour of the bay by Western Port Biosphere Foundation, Phillip Island Nature Parks and the Western Port Catchment Committee.

After picking up passengers from Cowes and Stony Point, the boat visited Seal Rocks, Reef and Elizabeth islands, as well as looking at Middle Bank, shipping channels and the Phillip Island surfing reserves.

Despite their population being decimated in the 1800s, there are now about 30,000 Australian fur seals at Seal Rocks, off The Nobbies, Phillip Island. This single community makes up about 25 per cent of the entire population of Australian fur seals.

Although most of the adult males were absent, females and pups were present in huge numbers, with many swimming close to the rocks which provide a handy sanctuary from predators, mainly sharks and sometimes killer whales.

Once back inside the bay birds (migrants and resident) could be seen congregating in the shallows, waiting for the delivery of food courtesy of every incoming tide.

Further out, flocks of short-tailed shearwaters (muttonbirds) skimmed the waves, just weeks away from their annual migration (usually starting on Anzac Day) north to the Bering Sea, between Alaska and Russia.

The 15,000 kilometre journey ensures the birds - one of the most populace species on earth - enjoy a perpetual summer.

Last year the mutton birds died in their thousands while returning to their Western Port and Bass Strait islands rookeries, with bodies washed ashore along the entire east coast of Australia. This year they appear to have arrived in their usual numbers and on time.

“The birds arrived back in good numbers this year, which is amazing given how many died last year,” Phillip Island Nature Parks' ranger Graeme Burgan told The News in November. “The birds are arriving back at the moment from their honeymoon to lay eggs. There are some dead ones

Voyage of exploration: Australian fur seals spend much of their time safely out of the water at Seal Rocks (above) where they can be viewed by boat of from The Nobbies visitor centre on Phillip Island, below. Passengers from the Sea Sprinter disembark at Elizabeth Island to be greeted by its owner, Anne Tillig.

Pictures: Keith Platt

on the beaches here but we always get a few each year.”

On board the Sea Sprinter – owned

by Phillip Island Nature Parks – passengers were told about the unforseen effects of translocating koalas from French Island to the Mornington Peninsula (permanent loss of blue gums near Sandy Point) and the successful buyback of private properties to extend the penguin reserve on Phillip Island.

“Today’s boat trip was a great example of how the Catchment Committee brings people together to exchange information and ideas,” Western Port Catchment Committee executive officer Ian Stevenson said.

“This was a chance to explore the southern section of Western Port and see our marine environment up close.

For many people this was their first chance to explore this area firsthand.”

Biosphere executive officer Cecelia Witton said the trip enabled those aboard “to exchange ideas on how we can continue to work together to foster conservation and sustainable development for the Western Port Biosphere”.

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Isolated island life about to end after 16 years FEW people get to live on a small island close to a major city. Even fewer can claim they are the island’s sole inhabitant.

Anne Tillig has been in that enviable situation since 1996 after buying Elizabeth island with her late husband, Ivan Vit. The 26 hectare island is close to the south east corner of French Island and an eight kilometre boat trip from Corinella and just over twice that distance from Stony Point.

Isolated it might be, but Elizabeth Island has all mod cons, including mobile phone and internet access, there are adequate water tanks, bottled gas and it is self-sufficient for power with a wind generator and solar panels (there is also a back-up diesel generator).

Last Thursday the island’s population briefly jumped to more than 40 with the arrival of a boat making an ecological tour of Western Port (see above).

Ms Tillig, who rents out the house she built in 2004 after the death of her husband in 1999, divides her time between the island and a property near Daylesford.

However, that lifestyle may be about to change with Ms Tillig (through real estate agents J P Dixon) seeking a buyer for her island home. As the island is officially an unincorporated freehold area there are no council rates involved and no roads to maintain.

Up to half the vehicles on French Island are unregistered and its residents also pay no council rates.

With passengers from the Sea Sprinter gathered around the outside of her house, Ms Tillig described how she had planted more than 1000 trees and successfully managed to grow her own vegetables.

Experts had been unable to agree on what type of trees had historically grown on the island as it had been cleared for farming.

“I was told sheep had grazed here and it was regularly burnt,” Ms Tilig said.

The island had a large population of water rats which were annually driven by fire into strategically placed nets, with their pelts being sold to furriers who would use them for clothing.

A work hazard had been the copperhead snakes also fleeing the fire and getting caught up in the nets.

Ms Tillig has made sure the island is free of rabbits and cats and it took some time before the snakes returned in any great number.

“I often see their tales, but they are shy,” she says.

On a clear day the views from the island encompass French Island to the north, Corinella to the east, Cape Woolami on Phillip Island and the bridge connecting the island to the mainland at San Remo, the northern shores of Phillip Island and the eastern coast of the peninsula, towards Point Leo and West Head at Flinders.

Visitors staying on the island can arrive by boat or charter a helicopter.

Once there, they can roam about the island, climbing its 20 metre high hill, go fishing or

GREEN Wedges Coalition is challenging the federal Environment Department’s decision to allow significant urban expansion in Melbourne’s southeast without adequate protection of the iconic southern brown bandicoot.

The coalition, represented by Environmental Justice Australia (formerly Environment Defenders Office), will go to the Federal Court in late June seeking to overturn federal approval of a state government plan to allow development in an expanded Urban Growth Boundary.

The Napthine Coalition government approved housing developments on land near Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne last year but removed promised wildlife corridors, or biolinks, after complaints from developers, in particular the Property Council of Australia, about the strategy’s costs.

Last March the state government removed habitat corridors but reinstated them after pressure from scientists, conservationists and bureaucrats.

One biolink was meant to run from the botanic gardens south to Western Port’s Quail Island, where until recently there was a viable population of bandicoots after red fox and feral cat removal in recent years.

The second was to connect the botanic gardens

with bandicoot-rich Koo Wee Rup swamp and surrounds. But Green Wedges Coalition says the reinstated corridors are weak.

The draft Sub-Regional Species Strategy for the Southern Brown Bandicoot contained 200-metre wide corridors but this was cut to 80 metres wide, 30 metres of bush with 25-metre fire breaks on each side.

Now the only corridors in the plan are powerline easements and creeklines, insufficient to allow bandicoots to travel safely.

The weaker corridor plan was approved last year by Senator Simon Birmingham, then Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment, after Environment Minister Greg Hunt excused himself from making the decision, claiming he had a history with the issue and is MP for the area where the last bandicoots live.

Rosemary West of Green Wedges Coalition said if Senator Birmingham’s decision was allowed to go unchallenged, “the southern brown bandicoot could become extinct in the southeast”.

“This is poor planning that will lead to the loss of green space, and potentially the loss of some of our dearly loved endangered native species such as the bandicoot, growling grass frog and rare orchids.”

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Departure time: Anne Tillig believes it is time to sell up and move on from her idyllic lifestyle at Elizabeth Island, which lies in a sheltered section of Western Port close to French Island. Picture: Keith Platt

explore the pebble strewn beach or rock pools at low tide.

A shipwreck on the western beach is believed to be the remains of a rescue boat from a German ship.

Ms Tillig tells a tale about a former owner of the island crashing his plane on French Island while attempting to view Elizabeth Island after buying it in a bar.

Free as a bird: Mornington Peninsula Avicultural Society’s Graham Harbert helped Carrum Primary School pupils release birds into the school’s new bird aviary. Picture: Yanni

School birdhouse complete BIRDS of a feather will flock together at Carrum Primary School in a new bird aviary built with the help of Mornington Peninsula Avicultural Society members and schoolchildren’s parents.

Society life member Graham Harbert visited the school last Thursday to release birds including Princess parrots, scarlet crested

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It is now Ms Tillig’s time to sell, with expressions of interest closing 17 March.

The three-bedroom house built by Ms Tillig has two bathrooms and there are plans and permits for another bungalow.

While real estate agents admit it is hard to put a price on such a property, they believe Elizabeth Island will sell for upwards of $5 million.

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Principal Alana O’Neil said pupils are enthusiastic about caring for the birds.

“The children go in there and feed them and tend them,” Ms O’Neil said. “When we’ve had eggs in the past they’ve watched them hatch.”

Goats and chickens also call the school home.

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Timber floors flow throughout a comfortable family lounge and dining area, with a splendid kitchen offering a stainless-

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over the Moorooduc Plains to Arthurs Seat awaits. From this central area four bedrooms branch off in each direction.

The master bedroom has his and hers walk-in robes plus an ensuite with spa, a second bedroom has a delightful turret window with box seating and remaining bedrooms have built-in robes and could share a powder room. The 1105 square metre corner block is graced with beautifully landscaped gardens that offer a wonderful backdrop to the pool and decked entertaining area.

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Ideal for the first home buyer, downsizer or investor, waiting for you at 12 Daly Street is this well presented two bedroom rendered brick home.

It is all so tastefully done and ready for you to move straight in. Some of the features of this property are hardwood boards that run throughout the kitchen, meals and living areas. A stunning and thoughtfully designed kitchen with plenty of solid bench work space plus an updated bathroom, laundry and separate toilet. As a bonus there is an area set up as a home office or study and completing the floor plan are two good sized bedrooms, both with built in robes.

With ample off street parking, a drive through carport takes you into an area perfect for boats/trailers and a fantastic garage/workshop making it ideal for tradesman or handy for any of those projects needing work space.

A low maintenance 610sqm (approx.) block offering plenty of room for young children to enjoy, with mature trees to keep you cool on those warm summer days.

Set in a very handy location with easy access to local primary and secondary schools, local shopping strip and Frankston CBD, Ballam Park recreational ovals and public transport.

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2 1 2 CLOSING DATE SALE (UNLESS SOLD PRIOR) ESR 295,000 - 330,000 CONTACT Richard Langford 0425 701 584 OFFICE 23 Playne Street, Frankston 9776 6000

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SURE to get the buying impulses racing, this well-positioned, free-standing townhouse offers a peaceful outlook and quiet position. Built about 12 years ago, the presentation of the home is excellent, with easy care lawns and gardens sure to make this property appeal to retirees and investors. There are three bedrooms upstairs including the larger main bedroom featuring a walk-in robe and a dual-entry bathroom. Downstairs is the main living area which incorporates a comfortable lounge with tiled floors, a meals area and a neat kitchen with stainless-steel under bench oven and rangehood. From the dining area there is access out to the private, well-fenced backyard. Measuring about 154 square metres (16 square), from the street there is a double garage with internal access, and at the rear, a paved patio area.

6 Lake View Lane, SAFETY BEACH $650,000 - $700,000 Stockdale & Leggo Real Estate, 193 Point Nepean Road, Dromana, 5987 3233 John Sanderson, 0407 457 340

SET within the Mount Martha Valley Estate, just metres from the golf course, and a only a short walk to the beach, this sensational, single-level home is immaculately presented inside and out. Get more out of your golden years with this superb lifestyle home just perfect for golfers and with all the services of the resort at your fingertips. The home has fantastic dining and living options all with beautifully tiled floors or polished floorboards. A large open-plan zone incorporates a splendid kitchen boasting Smeg appliances including a stainless-steel oven and hotplates, there is a separate rumpus room and formal lounge, with four bedrooms all featuring carpeted floors including the main bedroom with ensuite and a walk-in robe. For convenience there is gas ducted heating and evaporative cooling throughout, From the street there is a double garage under the roof line that has drive through access to a covered verandah perfect for storing the caravan or golf cart.

Manicured gardens surround the home which is set on a fenced 759 square metre block.

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This fully renovated home comes with 4 bedrooms, study, ensuite, bathroom, master with walk in wardrobe & built in robes for the other bedrooms. Modern kitchen with s/s appliances plus dual living this house is a family home. This home is full of character & holds unlimited potential to suit your needs perfect for first home buyers, investors or downsizers. Other features include: Ducted heating/evaporative cooling, free standing bath, double garage & extra car space.

Featuring a spacious lounge with brand new carpets, separate dining large private courtyard and a single lock up garage. Both bedrooms have BIRs and the main has an ensuite/two way bathroom with a separate shower and bath. Fully renovated kitchen with ample cupboard space and brand new stainless steel appliances and flows through the dining area and onto the private out door court yard.

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If space is what you are after then look no further. This large family home comes complete with four bedrooms including 2 bedrooms with ensuites, good sized living areas, good sized block and offering an incredible buying opportunity. Other features include; ducted heating and cooling.

Located in the ever popular Marylands estate, within walking distance to the Karingal Hub shopping centre, village cinemas and array of different restaurants & public transport.

Offering a welcoming open plan lounge extending to a modern kitchen with gourmet s/s appliances, a spacious master with ensuite, two very generous robed bedrooms, centrally located bathroom, all complimented by split system heat/cooling systems in every area including both bathrooms! The lush, private courtyard is an entertainers delight and the flowing floor plan makes this unit instantly welcoming and ready for easy living.

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Auction Michelle Stephens 0417 352 644 Cameron Charles 0412 733 795 Carrum Downs 9783 0688 4 & 5, 121 Hall Rd

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Spacious Bayside Living

This fabulous 3 bedroom home with wonderful original features, sits on a 527m2 (approx) prime corner block in the quiet streets of Bonbeach. The double garage has been transformed into a studio retreat perfect as a separate living, workshop, study/office or storage plus a single carport. Other features include: 3 bedrooms plus 2 Bathrooms, 2 separate living areas plus meals area in kitchen, high ceilings, polished timber floors, 2 coonara fireplaces & large entertainer’s deck.

This large & spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is in the perfect location; only metres from Patterson River and a short 2 minute stroll to the beautiful Carrum beach. Located Riverside of Carrum and a short walk to Aldi, Train Station & Woolworths. Sitting on a low maintenance block with a welcoming timber entertaining deck that takes you out into the north facing court yard. Other features include: reverse cycle refrigerated cooling, D/H, ducted vacuum, master and ensuite.

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If renovating is your thing, the street appeal is cute & with some updating inside you can have a great home. For the developer, STCA you may be able to build 2 side by side townhouses or 4 apartments. The home offers 2 spacious bedrooms with built in robes, formal lounge with gas heater, dining room, second living area, central kitchen with dishwasher, family bathroom, a second shower & toilet in the laundry, outdoor entertaining area & a single carport.

Fully renovated and offering an open plan living room with split system heating, cooling & timber floating floors. The kitchen includes stone bench tops, dishwasher, gas cook top & electric oven.The bedrooms are very spacious & both include built in robes. The bathroom has been fully renovated, is filled with natural light & has a separate toilet. Laundry leading through to the courtyard, this space captures the afternoon sun & is very private. There is also a car space on title.

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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.

Near-new and well presented, this modern home integrates indoor and outdoor living with a smartly configured floorplan catering for all family requirements. The master bedroom features FES & WIR, light-filled living zones at the rear of the home include lounge and dining area, a theatre room and family zone. The spacious kitchen has s/steel appliances, glass splashback and plenty of bench space. The entertaining hub has a decked area with room for a pool (STCA). Additional features include double garage.

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HASTINGS 1/11 Dylan Drive Thoughtfully designed, this modern home is the front unit of only three. Including 3BR’s - main with FES, two living zones, spacious kitchen with s/steel appliances, downlights and plenty of bench & cupboard space.

Other features include s/system heating & cooling, GDH and ceiling fans to the living areas. A double lock up garage has internal access, there are lush vegetable gardens, decked outdoor entertaining, security shutters, a garden shed and no body corporate fees. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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.

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NEW LOCATION Our landmark $80 million Frankston Stage 3 development provides 92 beds, three new wards and the new Emergency Department which is two and a half times the size of our old facility.

These exciting changes are allowing us to progressively upgrade older areas of the hospital to improve patient comfort and amenity.

It’s all part of our commitment to building a healthy community, in partnership, for residents of the Mornington Peninsula.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Improvements for Rosebud reserve Compiled by Melissa Walsh OWING to pressure on our space reports of the Flinders, Frankston and Hastings Councils, and other matters, are held over till our next issue. *** MRS Charles Bowes, senior of Frankston, and Rathdown Street, North Carlton, is up and about again, after a very severe illness. *** MR Leigh Bowes, youngest son of Mr and Mrs C. Bowes, has volunteered for active service, and is now in camp at Broadmeadows. *** A “Tipperary” fair will be held in the Mechanics’ hall on Easter Monday (April 5th) in aid of the local Roman Catholic Church. *** A PUBLIC meeting is convened for this (Saturday) evening, in the Frankston Mechanics Hall, for the purpose of organising a penny fund to go towards the Belgian Relief Fund. A good attendance is expected. *** THE Minister of Agriculture (Mr Hutchinson) will open the Somerville Show on Wednesday next at one o’clock. Owing to prior engagements the Governor is unable to be present on the occasion. *** MESSRS Brody and Mason held their fortnightly produce sale at Frankston, on Wednesday last, when a good supply of garden and dairy produce was forward, for which most satisfactory prices were realised. This market is

growing in favor both with sellers and buyers. *** ANOTHER of the old identities of the district has passed away in the person of Mr Fuller, uncle of Mrs Jacobs, of the Sunbeam Cafe, at the advanced age of 85 years.

He came here over 30 years ago from Bendigo, and took up the occupation of cab driver, (the first in Frankston).

Afterwards he carried on a bearding house in the premises now occupied

by Mr Farmer, of Young Street. He left Frankston some 10 years ago, and took up his residence in Melbourne.

He was buried in the Frankston cemetery on Saturday afternoon last. *** A DARING robbery was committed in Frankston on Sunday night or the early hours of Monday morning, when the premises of Mr D. McDonald, storekeeper, of Young St, was forcibly entered by cutting a hole in the door large enough to insert a hand and turn the key, which was on the inside of the door.

About £20 worth of tobacco and cigarettes and a clock were taken, and on retiring, the robbers carefully relocked the door after them.

Up to the present no clue has been obtained as to the perpetrators of the robbery. *** THE prize schedule of the 21st Annual Show of the Somerville Fruit growers’ Association is published on our third page, and the prizes offered are quite

up to the average of former years, and the prospects seem to be bright for this year’s exhibition of fruit being one of excellent quality and quantity.

Competitors are reminded that entries close on Saturday (this evening) 6th March, but late entries will be received up to midday on Monday next, on payment of an extra shilling for each entry.

The Frankston Brass Band has been engaged for the day, which will add considerably to the pleasure of the day.

A special train leaves Flinders Street at 9.45 on the morning of show, stopping at intermediate stations, and leaving Frankston at 10.26, arriving at Somerville at 11.23. The return journey will be commenced at 6.20 p.m. *** THE Eight Hours Committee announces elsewhere in this issue its 59th Annual Art Union, in which 100 Prizes, of a total value of £1,000 will be distributed.

The first prize is valued at £500, the second at £100 and the third at £50.

The support accorded the undertaking last year was so generous that the committee were enabled to donate a very substantial sum to the Hospitals and Public Charities, to which the proceeds are devoted.

It will be the fifty–ninth celebration of the establishment of enjoins “Eight hours’ labor, eight hours’ recreation, and eight hours’ rest.”

The Committee has already made complete arrangements in connection with the Fete, which will be held at the Exhibition Buildings, Monday, 26th

April. A splendid programme of sports and amusements has been arranged for Eight Hours Day, which has been declared a Public and Bank Holiday throughout the State.

Numerous special attractions will be provided for adults and children the latter being particularly well catered, for in the shape of races for boys and girls of all ages, skipping contests, and other suitable events, and in addition, thousands of toys, skipping ropes, and bags of lollies will be given away free. *** ROSEBUD Public Reserve.

It has been felt for some time that the growing popularity of Rosebud as a seaside resort and the need of a proper ground for holding sports meetings and other fixtures have rendered it necessary that energetic steps should be taken to improve the public reserve, which includes some 5 acres of the foreshore, and a public meeting convened by the committee of the Rosebud Land and Water Sports Club was held in the hall on Monday evening, 22nd February, to discuss the necessary means to achieve that object.

Mr W. Jones, President of the club, was voted to the chair, and Mr W. Twyford was appointed secretary.

The chairman explained the object of the meeting, and stated that a properly appointed reserve was absolutely a necessity to Rosebud.

He read an extract from the ‘Age’ of 20th inst. in which it was stated that the Minister for Lands had decided to insist upon the effective control of all public reserves.

It could hardly be claimed that the

condition of the local reserve was very creditable to Rosebud, and it was therefore the duty (and he believed the desire) of all the residents to cooperate in making their reserve as attractive as possible.

He then invited the audience to give their views freely and openly as to how the object could be obtained.

A lengthy and animated discussion then took place, and Cr J. T. Brown, who represents the West Riding in the shire council, said that he was pleased to see so much interest taken in local matters, and promised to do all he could to further the laudable desires of the residents to improve their district. *** WE regret to state that Mr F. Church is still confined to his bed with a swollen knee. It is three months since he met with an accident, and his many friends feel some anxiety at his long illness. *** DRY weather conditions still prevail.

A good soaking rain is needed to help on the late crops of fruit. The first overseas consignment of fruit for this season was despatched this week, the destination being London. Several more are to follow this month to the same place. *** A GOOD many cases of colds and sore throats have occurred to children attending the State school lately. So far diphtheria has developed in one scholar only, who, however, has now fully recovered.

From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 6 March, 1915.

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PUZZLE ZONE

ACROSS 1. Pulling sharply 4. Stretch (for) 7. Hungarian spice 8. Tennis score 9. Risk 12. Rescued disaster victims 15. Gaining knowledge 17. Radio interference 18. Roves

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THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES

Slippers: The enchanted footwear of destiny

By Stuart McCullough IT appeared without warning. On the first floor balcony adjacent to my office it sat; black, immobile and staring through the glass. It hadn’t been there the night before and the mere fact of its presence was irrefutable proof that something had happened, the details of which I was not aware. Whether that event was tragic or comic or the result of inadvertence was unclear. All I could see was the end result. Somewhere between my leaving and returning, a slipper had landed on my balcony without apology or explanation.

What could this possibly mean?

The plain, confronting truth is that a slipper has no business whatsoever turning up without an invitation. Is it a warning? From a cursory viewing of The Godfather, I know having a fish arrive in the post is a clear sign that all is not well, but I doubt Luca Brasi or anyone else ever ‘sleeps with the slippers’. Perhaps this is just the start.

Maybe further items of clothing or other accoutrements will materialize when I least expect them. I’m hoping one of them will be the Myki card I misplaced last week. But maybe the slipper didn’t arrive so much as it was left behind.

The most infamous case of ‘abandoned slipper syndrome’ concerns Cinderella. Could it be that one of the most famous heroines of children’s literature had been hanging around outside my office? It’s unlikely. There are, I concede, some key points that distinguished these circumstances from those of the fairy tales. For start-

ers, this slipper was not made of glass.

In fact, I very much doubt that Grosby make a glass slipper. If, indeed, this item belonged to Cinderella, I surmised that she’d really let herself go in recent years. No one, it seems, is immune to this economy. Not even a fairy tale princess. Sadly, there’s no way I could take this any further.

Trawling the streets looking for some-

one whose foot fits the slipper did not appeal. And unlike a glass slipper, this one would probably fit anyone.

Maybe the hand of destiny is at work. Fate has seen fit to intervene just as it did when it gifted King Arthur his sword, Excalibur. Could this piece of abandoned footwear be my Excalibur?

Is a mere slipper the weapon that will help me slay opposing armies and rule

all England? If those opposing armies are, in fact, spiders or other insects, then yes. Otherwise, it’s unlikely.

There are other questions, also.

Foremost among them is whether someone wearing slippers was standing on my balcony. It’s a good three metres to the ground. It would be an amazing thing if someone had managed to get up there and a more amazing thing still if they managed to get down again and only lost a slipper.

Which led me to conclude that the item was thrown onto my balcony.

On purpose. Is there any crueler prank than to deprive someone of their shoes? To unshod the shod, to render someone half barefoot is an action far too severe for peacetime. It’s hard to imagine a crime worthy of such a cruel and unusual punishment. There’s certainly no chance of appeal.

It’s been sitting there for weeks.

Staring in, occasionally changing position as a result of the wind, it is the slipper that never sleeps. Sadly, I’m reluctant to throw it out because the moment I do, some dude will show up on the doorstep; one slipper short of a pair and asking for help. I will feel guilty forever. Nor do I want to bring it inside. That, I feel, would be a drastic invasion of my privacy. In fact, it would feel as if the slipper had won.

Unwilling to bring it in from the elements and unable to bring myself to put it out of its misery by throwing it away, it remains on my balcony until whatever act of black magic responsible for putting it there in the first place deigns to take it away again.

To the extent that you’ve ever wondered whether having a mysterious black slipper appear on your balcony is bad luck, then wonder no more. I was waiting for what I call a ‘VIPC’, or ‘very important phone call’. I had a guest in my office, waiting for the phone to ring. Having stepped out to get two glasses of water, I returned only to find that the door would not open; meaning I was locked out and someone else was locked in. This would not be a problem if the door had a key. Instead, the handle and the bolt were no longer on speaking terms.

This, it seemed, was no mere accident.

Clearly, the slipper was to blame.

I was not about to be defeated by a lone piece of footwear. No way. At the bottom of the door is a grate. Whether it’s there for appearances or to ensure a flow of oxygen in all circumstances mattered little. When a colleague appeared with a hammer and chisel – items we always keep beside the tea bags and the little packets of sugar – we used it to prise open the grate.

Before you could say ‘dignity’, I was down on my stomach and shimmying my way through a small hole as though escaping from Stalag 17. Clearly, it’s got to go. Tomorrow I will dispose of the magical slipper and rid myself of its evil curse forever. Begone comfortable footwear of destiny! Begone! Or, alternatively, if there’s a guy missing a slipper, please feel free to collect it from my office. Although you might want to hurry. stuart@stuartmccullough.com Frankston Times 2 March 2015

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Music Arts Food

KASEY CHAMBER’S LEAP OF FAITH

By Melissa Walsh

JUST two days before Kasey Chambers headed back out on the road to start her Bittersweet Tour, she takes the time to chat about life, love, parenting and songwriting.

“I’m really excited about getting out on tour again. My voice has had its ups and downs in the last few months but I’ve been really looking after it,” says Chambers who had to reschedule her Bittersweet tour in October when she was diagnosed with voice nodules.

“My voice is naturally husky and I had nodules when I was a teenager and went to voice therapy for a while. It was disappointing to have to postpone last year but I’m glad I didn’t need surgery. I had to learn how to look after my voice again, no screaming at the kids for not having their room tidy for a few months,” she says with a laugh.

Chambers’ down to earth attitude is infectious as she talks about day-today life with her three children.

“Kids have a way of keeping you grounded. We live such a normal life even when they come out on the road with us, it’s just everyday to them.

They don’t really have a clue about the awards and albums. When were at home and down at the school, I’m literally just Arlon and Poet’s mum. My life is non-celebrity like, it’s definitely not glamorous.”

Just like any other mum, Chambers is dealing with the fact that her eldest son is about to start high school.

“He’s super ready, not nervous at all, he’s totally got this. He won’t be able to come on tour with us but it’s not like were away for three months at a time. The tour is set up so it’s away for a few days then home again.”

On the subject of balancing motherhood and career, Chambers says she couldn’t get by without the support of her family and friends.

“I’m so lucky with my family who come on the road with me, also one of my best friends lives in our granny flat and she helps out a lot with the kids, and they love her.”

One of the family traditions has been for all of them to go to Tamworth at the start of the tour and this year is no different.

“The kids don’t come out on the road with me all the time but would

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be very upset if we didn’t take them to Tamworth,” she says of the 12 year old, seven year old and three year old brood. “It’s a real family event.”

With a reputation as one of Australia’s most famous performers, Chambers grew up in a home where listening to country music was a way of life, singing with her family’s “Dead Ringer Band” and travelling all across the country.

Quarter of a century later, she is releasing her seventh solo album, and has no plans of slowing down.

There is a wonderfully natural flow to Chambers’ life, however, with the singer songwriter determined to maintain a good work life balance, and a healthy attitude to parenting.

“I used to feel a lot more guilty and wanted to be a supermum. Then I realized that there’s no such thing.

I think it’s a mum thing to want to please all the people all the time but you just can’t so now I weigh up different situations and try to be as balanced and fair as possible.

Just like any parent, sometimes there are work commitments, which mean you miss out on things. Last year my son made the rep team at AFL footy and I had a tour planned then but I knew this was important to him so we moved the tour,” says Chambers, who believes that it’s also important for our kids to see us make mistakes.

“When my children first started school I would freak out if I took a note in late. I thought I had let them down but they actually didn’t care. It made me realize the things that are important to our kids are not always what we think. My child doesn’t care if I have a note in late; he cares if I hang out with him after school. It’s unrealistic for our children to see us as perfect. Nobody’s perfect.

They just need to see you doing your best.”

After just taking home another ARIA award for Best Country Album for her record Bittersweet, Kasey now adds this to her collection of 10, so the country singer must be doing something right.

“I believe in positive energy in my life and in my songwriting but I also believe in telling the truth. Songwriting is my outlet for recognising all the emotions that we go through in life,” says the woman with one of the brightest

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personalities in the business. “The reality is that even though I am a positive person most of the time, I do have to recognize the other side.

Sometimes my songs come out sounding sadder than I am.”

Chambers says her album Bittersweet is a leap of faith, being the first solo album in five years.

“Like all my records, it is still a testament to who I am at the time,” says Chambers, whose new album shows she still has the ability to tap into raw emotion.

On Bittersweet, Chambers teams with some old and new faces, enlisting former Powderfinger frontman Bernard Fanning and acclaimed singer songwriter Dan Kelly to join the band. Her dad Bill contributes to backing vocals and

good friend and long-time band member Ashleigh Dallas co-wrote the first single, Wheelbarrow.

“I tried to do something different with this album as it signifies a new chapter in my life. I’m sure people will expect it to be a depressed divorce album but it’s not. I really am a positive person but the funny thing is the title song Bittersweet is one of the saddest songs on the album,” says a laughing Chambers, who wrote half the record before the divorce and the other half after.

Chambers split from her husband Shane Nicholson two years ago after eight years of marriage but, in true Kasey style, she remains philosophical.

“I believe you learn more from the negative things than the positive

things in your life,” she says of her new journey and becoming a single parent. “My writing allows me to reflect and use my creative world as an outlet and my new beginning is also reflected in the album.”

Chambers says she learnt a lot about herself as a mother, as a partner and as “a failure”, with Bittersweet a way to step outside the box and reflect the changes in her life.

“I wasn’t positive every day. Some days I would wake up and be sad but it’s not my personality to stay that way and eventually I started looking on the bright side. Life is not about being happy all the time but I do believe in positive energy. If you put good things out in the world it will come back to you.”

GRAZE THE BAYS – LAND AND SEA

By Dianne Baxter food and beverage assets there is a marine prominence that will entertain and educate.

Mornington Peninsula is environmentally unique; it has over 190 km of diverse coastline; which is approximately 10% of Victoria’s total, encasing the majority of 700 square kilometres of historic, scenic and diverse landscapes.

The stunning, historic and beautiful Morning Star Estate in Mount Eliza is the setting for Graze the Bays. Locals at this event include Mornington Peninsula Brewery, local wineries such as Crittenden and Bluestone Lane, and a wealth of other, sometimes lesser known stallholders. Graze, as a participant in the MFWF, is all about ‘regional and discover something new’.

‘Our Peninsula’ is so special that it was recently voted in the ‘National Geographic worldwide top 20 tours – 2015’. The summary reads ‘eat, drink, play, repeat’.

The land is well recognised for quality produce and products, with many events and festivals acknowledging the variety and quality of fresh local foods and beverages. What is lesser celebrated is our world class marine culture, which includes recreation, tourism and food businesses amongst others.

Graze the Bays – Land and Sea is participating in the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (MFWF). MFWF is an iconic event that has been celebrating local people and products for 25 years. This year heralds a push to further recognise non metropolitan areas and their assets, with this year’s theme being ‘discover something new’ and ‘regional’.

Graze the Bays is just that.

Graze the Bays however is not just about ‘eat and drink’, there is also ‘play and repeat’.

Graze embraces the world class marine culture that we have, and the people and businesses that ensure that we have many sustainable recreational and lifestyle options within the maritime sector. This festival is

And remember; eat, drink, play, repeat.

brought to you by the Mornington Peninsula Marine Alliance, which in future years aims to “grow the interest and engagement of the marine business aspects in this festival, for example, Savage Seas Adventures is a great example of the link between the Bays and the BBQ” Graze the Bays is a new showcase for local Peninsula products that demonstrates the quality goods and talent of the people who create and sustain their businesses through their excellent products and services.

Our Port Phillip Bay mussel growers have joined forces to bring this delicious mollusc to you with other local seafood, The Australian Seafood Show and Savage Seas (both Foxtel shows) are supporting this exciting new event and will play major roles in entertaining on the Graze live stage. Masterclasses by local outstanding wineries, a brewery and a distillery are taking place, and our host venue, Morning Star Estate is putting on a wine matching degustation dinner. (All tickets for these via the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival website). Whilst this year’s inaugural event predominantly encompasses our

There are many other people that have made this festival a reality – the support from local businesses and individuals has been fantastic; the Graze live stage cooking facilities have been donated by Masters, as are two of the kids’ activities, including ‘I-Create’. Other valued sponsors include Mornington Peninsula Shire, Mornington Peninsula News Group, Sealite, Hockingstuart, Mornington Honda and Holden, Hart Marine, Searoad ferries, Bendigo Bank, Pete’s Kitchen and many more. This mix of interests demonstrates the Peninsula’s readiness for a new event, one that is close to home and supports the locals, one that acknowledges the wealth of facets and assets that our coastlines and waters offer.

Graze the Bays – Land and Sea, Morning Star Estate, Mount Eliza. March 15, 2015 10.00 – 4.00pm www.grazethebays.com.au

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Pies let the Dogs out PROVINCIAL

By IT Gully MORNINGTON Peninsula Cricket Association reigning Provincial premiers, Mornington was knocked out of the top four on Saturday by Crib Point.

Needing to win to keep their fourth position and take part in the finals, the Dogs needed just one wicket to pick up the vital victory.

However, the fighting Magpies dug deep and scored the necessary runs in the final over to win by just two runs.

There were emotional scenes at the conclusion of the match – elation and despair from the opposing teams.

However, despite winning the game, Crib Point still missed out on a finals spot by percentage.

Baxter needed to win against Long Island in the final game and hope the Magpies did the rest against Mornington. That’s exactly what played out

and Baxter replaced Mornington in the top four.

All of the interest was always going to be at Crib Point Recreation Reserve.

In front of a bigger crowd than normal, Mornington won the toss and batted first.

They lost some early wickets and scoring was made difficult after some tight bowling from the Magpies.

Luke Popov remained unbeaten on 34 and Brad McDonald hit 30, while Michael Heib blasted a quick 20 at the end.

Despite Matt Foon snaring four wickets, the Dogs couldn’t stop Crib Point from hitting the target.

Matty Blake got the Pies going with 50 and it was Waide Symes and Glenn Barclay at the end who hung about long enough to get their team over the lines.

Baxter simply had to beat Long Island and they managed to do it pretty comfortably.

Batting first, Baxter made 6/174, skipper Daniel Warwick hitting 73 and Dale Irving 36. Ben Smith was also solid batting at six and making a valuable 29.

Scott Phillips was the pick of the Islander’s bowlers with 3/30.

The Islanders looked the goods in the chase at 2/62, however, two quick wickets and it was all down hill from there. Only a wag from the tale at the end between Chris Hocking (13) and Greg Lamb (17) gave their score some respectability.

Long Island finished on 9/146 from 40 overs.

In only his fourth First XI game this season, Brad Holton snared 5/26 from eight overs.

Peninsula Old Boys won a thriller against Langwarrin.

The Kangas batted first and made 184, skipper Mark Cooper top scoring with 64, Jake D’Atri helping himself to 36 and Nathan Volpe hitting 31.

Adam Jones was the pick of the Old Boys bowlers with four wickets.

Langwarrin had their chances to win the game, however, they couldn’t prevent the Old Boys getting the required runs with four wickets and three balls to spare.

Heatherhill won its last game of the season but it wasn’t enough to avoid relegation against Moorooduc.

Despite the win, the Hills will play in District cricket next season, which will allow them an opportunity to rebuild with a young group.

The Hills batted first and made 9/144, Jake Theobald top scoring with 33 and Brent Maxwell scoring 27.

The visitors then bowled out the Ducs for 119 in 24.3 overs. Jason Hinde was the star with the ball for the Hills, picking up 7/30 off 7.3 overs.

Mt Eliza saved its biggest embarassment to the final game of the year, humiliated by Rye. One wouldn’t have thought that a

disastrous season could get any worse, however it did for the Mounties.

They were bowled out for 88 in 34.2 overs against the Demons, Aaron Fiddes claiming 3/10 from six overs.

The Demons then got the runs with six wickets and 10 overs to spare.

Sorrento will head into the finals with plenty of confidence after beating Pines.

Pines batted first and made 131 in 40 overs with Harley Parker and Harley Peace-Sterling each getting 33.

Anthony Blackwell claimed 3/15 for the Sorras.

The Sorras were 3/34 at one stage in the match before Nick Jewell hit an unbeaten 41 and together with Leigh Poholke (20) got their side across the line.

Nick Wilcox was the best of the bowlers with 3/29 while Luke Bartlett took 2/14 in his first match.

Top four win way to finals DISTRICT

By IT Gully RED Hill will host Main Ridge in one MPCA District Semi Final while Somerville and Seaford will go head to head in the other after all four sides won in the final home and away game on Saturday.

While five teams were vying for two top four positions heading into the final game, the equation was pretty simple for those under pressure, Seaford and Main Ridge.

Their fate was in their own hands and a victory was enough to ensure they made the top bracket.

And win they did, Seaford travelling to Boneo and getting the job done there while Main Ridge pumped Seaford Tigers.

Carrum, Mt Martha and Baden Powell were the other three sides with an opportunity to play finals should the cards fall their way.

The Lions beat Delacombe Park and Mt Martha beat Flinders, so they were ready to pounce should the others have coughed things up.

Baden Powell had the unenviable task of playing Red Hill and as expected, fought hard but fell short.

At the other end of the scale, Hastings lost their match against Somerville and will be relegated to Sub District grade next season.

Delacombe Park will be very happy that the season is finally over after a horrible season.

Coming off flag favouritism last season, the Parkers had a season they’d rather forget. On Saturday against Carrum, they were great with the ball and restricted the Lions to 9/110 off 40 overs. Chris Brittain was back and snared 3/25 while his brother Ben snagged 2/12 from seven overs.

Josh Dent top scored for the Lions with 25.

When it came time to chase down the 111 for victory, the Parkers couldn’t

offer any resistance, rolled for 86 in 29 overs. Jon Guthrie top scored with 26.

Jackson Fry was the pick of the Lions’ bowlers with 4/23.

Baden Powell put the pressure on the ladder leaders Red Hill and set them a target of 185 for victory after scoring 6/184 in their 40 overs. Rhys Elmi starred again for his side with an unbeaten 93.

However, the Hillmen really did cruise to the line, getting the target with five balls to spare.

Simon Dart top scored with 68 while Matt Merifield was among the runs again with 39. He finished with 349 runs for the season. His skipper Dart scored 641.

Boneo set Seaford 138 for victory and they did it with three overs to spare (5/141).

Nick Simpendorfer top scored for Seaford with 29.

Somerville was made to work hard for its victory against Hastings.

The Eagles batted first and made 138 from its 40 overs. Leigh Lowry top scored with 46, while there were 31 extras.

Liam Bradshaw and Mitchell Floyd snared 3/19 and 3/30 respectively.

In the chase, the Blues looked a chance with Tim Birch (45) and Aaron Vinson (20) together at the crease but when they went, the Blues lost 5/2.

Matty Roach (5/19) and Aaron Kaddatz were on fire for the Eagles (4/32).

Main Ridge smashed Seaford Tigers by almost 80 runs.

The Ridge batted first and made 7/149, Brad Rossborough top scoring with 26.

The Tigers were then bowled out for just 72 in 30.3 overs. Jason Albress collected 5/16 off 8.3 overs.

Early shower: Crib Point knocked reigning premiers Mornington out of the finals race. Picture: Andrew Hurst Frankston Times 2 March 2015

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An epic conclusion to the subbie season SUB-DISTRICT

The Main men: Main Ridge beat Seaford Tigers by nearly 80 runs. Picture: Andrew Hurst

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By IT Gully IT was an epic conclusion to the MPCA Sub District cricket season on Saturday.

There were six teams all vying for the top four positions on the ladder and a finals berth.

Any of the teams that were in the top four could have lost their position depending on other results.

As it turned out, only one team (Carrum Downs) that was in the four before the final game, lost its place.

Pearcedale replaced the Cougars in the top bracket.

The ladder, including points and the all important percentage, looked like this before the final home and away game: Tootgarook: 96 & 1.562 Rosebud: 96 & 1.338 Carrum D: 88 & 1.130 YCW: 88 & 1.105 Pearcedale: 84 & 1.400 Balnarring: 76 & 1.277 This is the way it looked on Saturday evening after the final results were in.

Rosebud: 108 & 1.400 YCW: 100 & 1.139 Pearcedale: 96 & 1.474 Tootgarook: 96 & 1.451 Balnarring: 88 & 1.341 Carrum D: 88 & 1.055 This means Rosebud will host Tootgarook in an all local final while Frankston YCW and Pearcedale will go toe to toe in the other semi.

Carrum Downs lost their place in the top four after being thrashed by Rosebud.

The master that is Darren Kerr may have missed most of the season, however, his unbeaten 81 in a total score of 7/129 was match winning.

Stuart Swift snared 5/32 for the Cougars.

In the chase, Carrum Downs was bowled out for 69 in 25 overs. Son and father duo Pat and Jason Nagel picked up 3/10 and 3/7 respectively.

Pearcedale needed to win and did it with seven wickets and 11 overs in hand against Skye.

Skye batted first and were bowled out for 110. Shayne Gillings collected three wickets while Chris Dew, Kaine Smith and Adrian Ridout took two wickets each.

Dew (45) and Gillings (49) then ensured the Panthers got the runs to record an easy win.

Frankston YCW thrashed Tootgarook.

The Frogs batted first and made 9/86. Paul Bradley was the best of the YCW bowlers with 3/21.

The Stonecats got the winning runs with eight overs to spare and five wickets in hand. Pat Falzon top scored with 31.

In other matches, Balnarring (3/162) won a high scoring game against Ballam Park (159) and Tyabb (9/171) easily accounted for Dromana (89).

FRANKSTON VFL FOOTBALL Practice Matches Saturday 21st March FRANKSTON vs Williamstown 10.30 am & 1pm (Frankston Park)

Saturday 28th March FRANKSTON vs Port Melbourne 11am & 2pm (Frankston Park)

Friday 3rd April FRANKSTON vs Coburg Frankston (VFL) Football Club est. 1887 Cnr Plowman Place & Young Street, Frankston 3199 Saturday 11th April Ph: 9783 7888 email:info@frankstonfc.com.au FRANKSTON vs Sandringham www.frankstonfc.com.au 11am & 2pm (Frankston Park) 11am & 2pm (Coburg)

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Motoring Toyota Prius C offers sharper looks and price TOYOTA’S hybrid Prius c range enters 2015 with a sportier exterior, sharper dynamics and an enhanced interior while resuming the mantle of Australia’s most affordable hybrid car.

The upgraded Prius c is even better value with Toyota reducing prices by $1,000 on both grades - to $22,990 for the standard Prius c and $25,990 for the high-grade Prius c i-Tech.

In city driving, Prius c delivers the best fuel economy of any vehicle without a plug, sipping just 3.7 litres/100km, thanks to the combination of an efficient petrol engine and electric motor.

Toyota’s executive director sales and marketing Tony Cramb said the latest Prius c improvements add to the appeal of the car’s innovative downsizing, smart packaging and targeted weight reductions.

“Prius c is a smaller and lighter sibling to the Prius hatch yet it still provides ample space for five adults thanks to Toyota’s clever solutions,” he said.

“A great example is the placement of the hybrid battery and fuel tank under the rear seat, which means there is also room for plenty of luggage and a full-size spare wheel.”

The refreshed exterior styling of the Prius c is dominated by a hexagonal grille that is more aggressive than the previous trapezoidal opening. It is

flanked by reshaped headlights that provide a sharper look - halogen for the entry grade and a bi-LED lamp for i-Tech.

A redesigned front bumper adopts greater sculpting around the foglamps to an on-road stance that looks wider and more planted.

New wheel covers have been adopted for the 15-inch steel wheels

on the standard car while the i-Tech retains its 15-inch alloys. Both grades have full-size spares.

Rear combination lamps have been restyled with a more vertical design and LEDs are now used for the tail as well as the stop lights.

Inside, the Prius c now imparts a higher-quality feel with new colour themes that employ darker hues,

including black glossy surrounds and soft-touch dash cladding on i-Tech.

New fabric upholstery on the standard grade is black with dark blue facings while the i-Tech’s dark-grey seats feature silver stitching, which also appears on the steering wheel.

Like all Toyota hybrids, the Prius c is a full hybrid, meaning it can run on the petrol engine alone, the battery

alone, or a combination of both.

Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive combines the output of a petrol engine and electric motor through an innovative planetary-type continuously variable transmission.

On the combined fuel-consumption test cycle, Prius c uses just 3.9 litres/100km using 91 RON regular unleaded petrol. CO2 emissions are 90 grams/km**.

The car’s petrol engine is generally switched off to save fuel when the vehicle is stationary, coasting or braking, and when it is reversing.

Prius c’s hybrid system prioritises electric power for take-off, low-speed operation and reversing, and combines petrol and electric power for increased performance.

The system employs several other technologies to reduce fuel use. Energy from braking and deceleration is converted into electricity and sent to the battery. Electric power runs the water pump and power steering assist, eliminating drive belts.

For years, the iconic Prius name has been synonymous with hybrid.

Today, the Prius family includes the original Prius hatch which is now in its third generation, the even larger and roomier seven-seat Prius v and the Prius c city car. Toyota also offers hybrid versions of its best-selling Camry range.

A shining star.

Mercedes-Benz Mornington 2014 Provincial Vans Dealer of the Year.

Mercedes-Benz would like to congratulate Mercedes-Benz Mornington’s General Manager, Chris Thoday and his staff on being awarded 2014 Provincial Vans Dealer of the Year. Over the last twelve months they have consistently demonstrated the dedication and excellence that have been hallmarks of the Mercedes-Benz brand. Find out for yourself by visiting Mercedes-Benz Mornington at 29 Tyabb Road, Mornington.

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Sunday 8th March

You’re in for a treat if the breeze is up, as festival organisers are hosting a team of internationally acclaimed kite flying designers from both mainland Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand.

The majority of invited guests are famous for flying huge inflatable Maxi kites. Giant kites are so large they take a string of runner kites and a team of people to get them in the air and some pretty strong cabling attached to a car or two to keep them anchored to the ground. Flying high in the sky, against a backdrop of blue and with the Rosebud foreshore below, they never fail to impress.

Also see Cathedral Window Delta kites, being shown by one of Australia’s most eminent kite makers, Robert Brasington, who lives in Tasmania.

His unique designs are influenced by modern Gothic art and architecture. Although smaller in size, these diamond kites are a beauty to watch and spectators should check them out within the big arena.

Kids Interactive Zone: Enjoy the Big Yellow Circus tent, the Blacksnake wildlife and reptile tent and Coralia the mermaid at her mini sea pool, with her marine and mollusc education program.

Blacksnake Productions: Enter the Blacksnake display space, beside the Circus Tent, and enjoy an interactive wildlife display which allows the audience to touch and hold the hand tamed birds, marsupials and reptiles! The energetic presenters make this wildlife experience entertaining, exciting and educational. Lots of photo opportunities.

Coralia the Mermaid: Meet Coralia at her mini sea pool and enjoy her interactive fun education on marine life. 12pm, 1pm and 2pm.

Charity Partner Red Kite is the Australian cancer charity which provides essential support for the families of children and young people, up to the age of 24, with cancer. Services include counselling, practical and financial assistance, educational support and bereavement support.

At the festival please purchase a $2 ‘Kite Festival’ badge, available from the information tent, in support of this great cause.

Meet Keith from The Block

The Nine Network are happy to present Keith, from the popular house renovation program, The Block, at this year’s Kite Festival. See Keith interviewed on main stage, at 1.15pm and 2.10pm, or grab a selfie as he wanders through the festival site.

PRESENTED BY:

MAIN STAGE PROGRAM:

CIRCUS TENT PROGRAM:

11am

Finn & Riley

11am 5pm Magic Show

11.30pm

Nicola Brown

11am

12.20pm

The Corz and Collier

1.30pm

Trudy and the Cowboys

3.25pm

Heidi Luckhurst Trio

4pm

SugaTree

2pm 3.30pm

Continual circus skills and play.

Mythical Tall Tale Story telling

PLATINUM SPONSOR:

GOLD SPONSORS:

SILVER SPONSOR:

Circus Show

More Information: Location: Rosebud Foreshore, Jetty Rd., Rosebud. www.rosebudkitefestival.com.au or 0403 889 559 Find on facebook at: www.facebook.com/RosebudKiteFestival.

BRONZE SPONSORS:

CHARITY PARTNER:

Proudly presented by Rosebud Chamber of Commerce www.rosebudkitefestival.com.au More info: 0403 889 559 Frankston Times 2 March 2015

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