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FRANKSTON is proud of its arts and sculptures and the installation of the Crab Riders sculpture, by Gillie and Marc, is the latest arts piece put on public display. The bronze sculpture of a crab, affectionately nicknamed “Dennis the crab” by councillors in honour of council CEO Dennis Hovenden, was installed on the foreshore at Frankston Pier last month. Despite the bad weather young Jack from Frankston was having fun with the new 1.15 metre high by 2.9 metre wide crab sculpture at the weekend. The removal of another sculpture, The Tree of Life at the Peninsula Link freeway, has Frankston residents angry and crabby. The claws have been out on social media sites when drivers noticed the sculpture being taken down last week. See full story Page 4. Picture: Gary Sissons

Same-sex marriage views differ Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au THE debate around legalising samesex marriage in Australia gathered pace last week after the United States Supreme Court ruled that nation’s Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage. The US is the latest in a series of western countries – including the UK and Ireland – to legalise marriage for gays and lesbians.

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“I am a firm believer in equal rights and I have made my views on this known publicly,” Mr Hunt said in a statement provided by electorate office staff. “I anticipate that the Party Room will consider the issue in the near future and I am very comfortable with a free vote (a conscience vote) taking place.” According to parliamentary records, Mr Hunt has previously voted against any legislation put before Parliament supporting any changes to the Mar-

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Stadium upgrade thrown into doubt Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au CONFUSION over local funding for a major redevelopment of the Frankston Basketball & District Association stadium in Seaford led to the project missing out on Commonwealth funding to start work on a $20-$25 million revamp. Frankston mayor Cr Sandra Mayer said council had applied for funding from the federal Coalition government earlier this year as part of the first round of the government’s National Stronger Regions Fund (NSRF) program. Council sought funding to add to commitments by the state government, council and the Frankston Basketball Association but the application was bounced out due to a lack of overall funding to proceed with the project. Council pledged $4 million, the state government promised $2.5 million and the basketball association will throw in $1 million to redevelopment the Seaford facilities. “The federal Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development advised this application could not proceed because there was not enough guaranteed funding for the project to proceed,” Cr Mayer said. “Council applied for $4 million federal government funding, indicating in the submission that $2.5 million was committed from the state government and another $1.5 million was being sought.” Federal Liberal MP for Dunkley MP Bruce Billson said council’s application for funding failed at the first at-

tempt since “the application that was submitted didn’t actually match up with the facts”. “It seems the $4 million was a bit of a try on given that the state had only indicated a commitment to $2.5 million,” he said. Mr Billson’s criticism of council came despite previously claiming discussions with the previous Coalition state government gave council “the impression that extra funding would be provided” (‘Parties clash over stadium funding’, The Times 15/6/15). He had called on the Labor state government to commit another $1.5 million even though his Liberal state counterparts had not formally done so when in government. Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke says the Labor state government, which won November’s state election, will match the official $2.5 million pledge by the previous government. The federal government’s NSRF program “has capacity to consider applications up to a dollar for dollar amount but as those requests for funding increase in value so does the rigour and the context for those funds,” Mr Billson said. The Small Business Minister said council’s rejected application for funding in the first round of the NSRF program “put forward a reasonable case” but more money and “a stronger proposal” than outlined in the initial application may be needed to highlight the positive economic and social impacts of the project. Mr Billson says council needs to find additional funding, persuade the state government to up its contribution or

Car thefts arrest A SOMERVILLE man, aged 19, was arrested last week and charged with stealing of and from cars, as well as stealing registration plates and credit cards. The stolen cards were allegedly used to steal petrol from service stations. Frankston Crime Investigation Unit Senior Constable Caroline McGill said the man also allegedly stole cigarettes, cash, wallets and electrical items – often from cars left unlocked. The offences were committed throughout June at Frankston, Mornington, Mt Martha and Carrum. The man appeared in Frankston Magistrates’ Court on Thursday and was remanded until 31 July. Senior Constable McGill urges motorists to ensure their vehicles are locked. “Most of the thefts were from unlocked vehicles between the hours of 10pm and 7am,” she said. As well as stealing from cars left unlocked in driveways and carports, police say thieves target cars at play centres, parks, beaches and sports reserves, where motorists are often distracted by their children.

Funding slam dunk: Steve Blackley, left, Nepean School student Sean Lynch, Wally Grivins, Kelly Bowen and Madeleine Garrick, front right, look forward to improved facilities at Frankston Basketball Stadium. Picture: Gary Sissons

apply for a greater amount of federal government money which would require a more detailed application. “Everyone has to be on the same page to win funding,” he said. Cr Mayer said council is currently considering its application for the second round of funding from the $1 billion federal NSRF program. Applications must be submitted by the end of this month. “I’m sure our residents, many of whom regularly use the basketball stadium, would welcome a state government announcement of the additional $1.5 million to help ensure this project goes ahead,” Cr Mayer said. Frankston Basketball Association general manager Nathan Jolly told The Times “dollar for dollar” federal funding

is “the missing piece” to get the redevelopment project started. Funding of $13 million is needed to begin stage one of the stadium redevelopment which will include the refurbishment of existing facilities and new basketball courts. “The much needed stadium expansion project is a key infrastructure project for our region and will create significant economic benefits not only during construction but on-going for our community so qualifies as part of regional fund guidelines,” Mr Jolly said. “This project is shovel ready pending federal funding.” He hoped the three levels of government can work together to ensure the Frankston community benefits from the planned upgrade of the stadium.

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‘F-bomb’ hits council chamber THE F-word was uttered in the council chamber at the latest public council meeting and it wasn’t “Frankston”. Cr Rebekah Spelman let an expletive slip during a debate about relaxing beach curfew regulations for dogs. The councillor immediately apologised for her inadvertent outburst made amid repeated interruptions by some fellow councillors during her speech about the beach curfew. Cr Spelman has proposed a beach curfew for on-leash dogs from 9.30am7.30pm between 1 December and 31 March during summer months should be eased to 10.30am-7.30pm to allow dog owners to walk their pooches along Frankston beach later in the morning. Councillors including Cr Brian Cunial and Cr Glenn Aitken vehemently opposed any relaxation of the dogs beach

curfew rules at the meeting on Monday 22 June, claiming dogs frequently soiled beach towels at Frankston beach and some pet owners are “aggressive” when confronted about such incidents. Cr Spelman told The Times she regretted using the F-bomb in public. “Unfortunately I got a little frustrated ... before I could even stop myself I looked up and half-whispered it. I didn’t even get the full word out but everybody heard it.” Councillors switch on individual microphones to speak at public council meetings and comments during debate are therefore amplified. “I was mortified immediately afterwards and I did immediately apologise at the meeting.” Cr Sandra Mayer, who chairs council meetings as the mayor, did not sanction Cr Spelman.

It is a summary offence to swear in public in Victoria and offenders can face an on-the-spot fine of $240 by police. However “swearing has become so commonplace now that most people won’t even raise an eyebrow when someone does drop the ‘F-bomb’”, according to legal resources directory FindLaw Australia. Council officers will investigate the possibility of changing the beach curfew times for dogs after councillors voted 5-3 in favour of Cr Spelman’s notice of motion. Crs Spelman, Colin Hampton, Mayer, Michael O’Reilly and Darrel Taylor supported an investigation into easing the curfew rules. Crs Aitken, Cunial and James Dooley opposed the proposal. Neil Walker

POLICE, ambulance and fire brigade officers worked frantically to clear Nepean Hwy, Mt Eliza, last Wednesday after a ute and a van collided at the intersection of Mt Eliza Way. The van burst into flames following the crash and heavy smoke blanketed the intersection. Two men were treated at the scene. One, a 77-year-old, was taken by ambulance to the Alfred hospital where he was reportedly in a stable condition on Thursday. Hastings highway patrol and Mornington police attended the scene along with Mt Eliza CFA and Frankston SES. The speed limit along this stretch of road is 80kph. Witnesses to the collision should contact Hastings Highway Patrol on 5970 7800.

Mortified: Cr Rebekah Spelman inadvertently dropped the F-bomb at a public council meeting. Pic: Gary Sissons

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The story of ice WHAT’S the real story with ice? is the title of a free community forum 6.309pm, Tuesday 4 August, at the Peninsula Community Theatre, Wilsons Rd, Mornington. It is being presented by Peninsula Voice. Organiser Peter Orton says there has been a significant increase in public concern about the use of crystal methamphetamine, also known as ice. “This forum will dispel some of the common myths and will counter the hysteria that has emerged in the media,” he said. “It will provide empirical evidence regarding the drug and provide people with tangible steps we can each take to move the incidence of addiction in a different direction.” Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Stephen Fontana will provide an overview of the prevalence of ice and substance abuse in the state. Peninsula Health Alcohol and Other Drugs manager Stephen Bright will discuss the key drivers and behaviours for ice and other drug use, as well as the myths of Ice and local resources and support services available. Australian Drug Foundation Information and Research head Julie Rae will discuss the steps individuals and the community can take to effect meaningful long-term change, and Master-of-ceremonies and Minds at Work director Jason Clark will act as conversation facilitator. Those interested in attending should register online at trybooking.com/ IGLF Mornington Community Information and Support Centre manager Lisa Elliott said those wanting to hold a space in the foyer at the forum should contact her at 320 Main St, Mornington.

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Gnome alone: A huge 9-metre stainless steel gnome sculpture similar to the two above at the Christchurch Art Gallery in New Zealand will soon keep watch over Peninsula Link. The sculpture will replace the much-loved Tree of Life sculpture, far right, at the Cranbourne Rd exit of the freeway. Tree of Life pic: Gary Sissons

THE removal of the Tree of Life sculpture from the Cranbourne Rd exit of Peninsula Link has sparked a social media backlash. Drivers, including many who do not usually regard themselves as art lovers, have gone out on a limb and expressed their love for the huge sculpture which has towered over the Cranbourne Rd exit section of the freeway for the past two years. Passers-by noticed workmen pulling the Tree of Life down last week. Thousands took to Facebook to publicly declare their fondness for the sculpture. The unusual looking sculpture was repeatedly described as “beautiful” and many are sad to see it go. The Tree of Life, a dynamic windactivated sculpture designed by New Zealand artist Phil Price, will be moved to the McClelland Gallery & Sculpture Park in Langwarrin for public display. Former McClelland Gallery director Robert Lindsay is the consultant overseeing the relocation of the much-loved sculpture. He said the Tree of Life should be installed within the gallery grounds on Wednesday (8 July) subject to wind conditions on the day. “It will be at the gallery and people can come along and have a look at it along with the other 120 works on the grounds for free. It’s just around the corner.” Mr Lindsay understood Peninsula Link commuters’ attachment to the Tree of Life sculpture but said a new sculp-

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Step back in time: Glenda and Glenn inside Ballam Park homestead. Picture: Yanni

Trip down memory lane AN Images and Old Yarn event this month will feature an old-fashioned slide-and-movie show, historical images from across the municipality, live performances by a brass band, afternoon tea, and talks by Frankston Citizen of the Year and Frankston Historical Society president Glenda Viner. The event, from 1-3pm, Saturday 18 July, at Frankston Mechanics’ Institute, is being put on by deputy mayor Cr Glenn Aitken and Frankston Historical Assets Committee. It will show archival photography and film featuring footage from the turn of last century up until the 1980s

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A STRONG police presence in the Frankston CBD – and especially the entertainment precinct – on Friday night was run as part of Operation Abide. Officers targeted the “radical” selling of alcohol, unruly behaviour, under-age drinking and anti-social behaviour. They also kept an eye out for “vulnerable road users”. Acting Inspector Andrew McDowell on Wednesday said police “would be visible and prevent any social disorder”. He said they would engage with retailers of pre-packaged alcohol because “most drivers for crime come from alcohol”. “It’s a huge issue for us,” he said. “It generates anti-social behaviour, violence and traffic incidents – every crime theme we have.” Acting Inspector McDowell said police would give retailers and licensees advice on “target hardening” – reducing the risk of theft – and preventive issues to beef up in-store security. The operation is relevant in the lead up to a liquor forum on 16 July. The aim of a liquor forum is to get police, retailers, licensees and local councils working together to improve safety in entertainment areas, reduce alcoholrelated anti-social behaviour, traffic offences and violence. The forums focus on the supply of alcohol, the management and conduct of licensed premises and packaged outlets, the banning of troublemakers and the sharing of information between forum members and their staff. “We want to improve communication between officers, managers and licensees,” Acting Inspector McDow-

FRANKSTON MP Paul Edbrooke has welcomed council’s views on how best to redevelop the Frankston train station precinct but says the community and state government will have the final say on the specifics of the $50 million project. The Labor MP is chair of the Frankston Station Precinct Taskforce, set up by the government to hear submissions and suggestions about the project. “As the chair of the taskforce, what I would like to clarify is that the council’s submission for this Andrews government project is just that,” Mr Edbrooke said. “The project is 100 per cent state government funded and managed and the council’s submission will be taken into account just like the results of the community consultation that has just finished.” Frankston councillors unanimously backed a formal submission to the state government pushing for more money to be invested to revamp the transport hub and electrify the rail line to Baxter (‘All aboard station plan push’, The Times 29/6/15). Mr Edbrooke said Labor had always intended to use the state government’s $63 million investment to drive private investment at the redeveloped transport interchange and Young St. Council hopes the area can be opened up as “green public open space” and offices and shops could be part of the transport hub. Council may move offices to the new transport hub.

Ramping up rhetoric: Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke has reminded council that the Frankston train station precinct redevelopment is wholly state funded. Pic: Yanni

Young St will be revitalised thanks to $13 million of funding committed by the previous Coalition state government which Labor will honour. A further $46.9 million has been committed by Labor to fund a first stage upgrade of the Frankston campus of Chisholm TAFE alongside the train station redevelopment. Mr Edbrooke said the Frankston Station Precinct Taskforce - which includes mayor Cr Sandra Mayer as Frankston Council’s representative, Chisholm TAFE CEO Maria Peters and representatives from Victoria Police, the Frankston Business Network, Public Transport Victoria and the state government – has “made great progress”. “The masterplan developed by the

taskforce for Young St will be based on what the community tell us they want with an evidence based approach,” he said. “It’s great to finally have the council’s opinion as a major stakeholder, it’s fair to say that our community have already been very clear about what they want and it is a very exciting time.” Mr Edbrooke said the buck and the bucks stop with him. “The Frankston community voted for this 100 per cent Andrews government funded project to change the face of Frankston for the future and I will ensure the project is carried out in full.”

ell said. “It’s a whole-of-government approach; a long-term strategy. The return on this investment will be significant.” He said “high-risk” outlets in the entertainment precinct would be targeted. “We aim to be robust and open up lines of communication by getting out there and building relationships. We want retailers to be pro-active. It’s all part of taking small steps for a greater vision.” Stephen Taylor

Carrum Downs drug raids arrest A CARRUM Downs man was among 11 people arrested when police raided houses and a factory as part of an investigation into drug manufacturing and trafficking in the south-east suburbs. The man, 33, was seized “without incident” by Clandestine Laboratory Squad members at a factory in Frankston Gardens Dr, Carrum Downs, at 5am Wednesday. Police raided two houses and the factory in Carrum Downs during 11 raids. He was in custody at Dandenong police station on Friday, said to be assisting police with their inquiries. Officers allegedly seized a firearm, excavators, forklift, trailers, vehicles, cash and illicit drugs, including what is believed to be Ice and GHB. The raids were part of Operation Conscripted – an ongoing drug operation focusing on the manufacturing and trafficking of methamphetamines by an alleged drug syndicate. Other units involved in the raids were Morwell Divisional Tasking Unit, Santiago Task Force, Dog Squad and the Critical Incident Response Team.

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Right at home: As its name suggests, Anywhere Festival performers will entertain audiences anywhere, even in swimming pools for an Awesome Ocean Party performance.

Festival fun outside looking in THE Frankston Anywhere Festival returning in August is looking for the right person to host a show in their home. He or she would be a host partner who loves the arts and would enjoy the idea of five actors presenting a drama in their home during the run of the festival. The dates would be confirmed by the owner. In a twist, the actors would perform inside the home while the audience stands outside and watches through the windows. “I want the audience to feel as if they’re peeking in on a world they’re not supposed to see,” director Jason Cavanagh said. “In this way they become silent witnesses – complicit and yet helpless as the events unfold inside.” The ideal house would have a separate access and space outside for people to gather on all sides, he said. It would have a variety of rooms visible through windows, including a kitchen, lounge, main bedroom, other bedrooms and, of course, large windows front or back. Five actors will be inside with the audience outside. Access is for about two and a half hours for each performance. People living there would not necessarily need to leave – just vacate the performance area.

Mr Cavanagh said this opportunity might suit a landlord, real estate agent or someone wanting to support arts and culture in Frankston “who would love to see a serious issue explored in their home”. “Anywhere Festival Frankston -- hosted by Frankston City Council – is a festival of performance anywhere but in a theatre,” he said. “That means kids’ shows in historic homes, dramas in cafes, circuses in a skate park, comedy and music. Anything, anywhere … but in a theatre.” Last year, 72 performances by 20 groups and performers in places as diverse as McClelland Sculpture Park, Chisholm Institute, Eeny Meeny Café, Rocatillo’s, Bayside Rock and the Seaford Train Station among many others. “It’s like a curated fringe festival – but better,” artistic director Paul Osuch said. “Unlike the major fringe festivals, shows and audiences won’t get lost with a huge program. This is all about really fun shows in the nooks and crannies of Frankston.” Anywhere Festival Frankston runs from Friday 21 August to Sunday 6 September all over Frankston City. See anywherefest.com

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Bush sculptures Crisis support: Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke, left, Windermere’s Dr Lynette Bouy, Police Minister Wade Noonan, Windemere team leader Pam Ruecker and Acting Superintendent Drew Morgan visited Frankston police station on Thursday to see how the support services move is helping crime victims.

Move supports victims of crime FRANKSTON police and Windermere Child and Family Services have combined to provide victims of crime with the support services they need in a crisis. The Windermere Victims Assistance Program operates at Frankston police station two days a week servicing clients at Frankston and on the Mornington Peninsula. Services provided through the program include practical and court support, counselling and helping prepare victim impact statements, Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal applications and submissions to the Adult Parole Board. Police and program staff say the co-location assists in better communication and education between police and Victims Assistance staff, resulting in better outcomes for victims of crime, including family violence.

Acting Superintendent Karen Nyholm said the co-location provided victims of serious crimes with a support network when they needed it most. “We wanted to provide a more professional, complete service to victims by helping to create meaningful linkages with support services,” she said. “Victims won’t always reach out for help – they need guidance and support.” The partnership means police can directly connect victims with Windermere staff when the crime occurs. This might be in person or over the phone, but most importantly it takes place at the time the victim needs it most. “The arrangement has been in place since January and already we’ve seen a higher rate of successful referrals,” Act. Supt. Nyholm said. “By having Windermere staff at the

station, police are able to build better relationships and engage with the service to see firsthand how it works and benefits victims.” The Windermere Victims Assistance Program runs 10.30am-3.30pm, Mondays and Thursdays. It is available remotely on other days. Police Minister Wade Noonan commended Windermere Child and Family Services, along with other not-forprofit organisations that deliver the Victims Assistance Program in police stations across the state. “Victims of crime, particularly family violence, need to be supported,” he said. Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke said: “Officers at the Frankston Police Station are now better placed than ever to refer victims of crime to support services directly with the Victims Assistance Program being co-located at their station.”

THE Mungan Bayside Bush Sculptures Exhibition is on show from today (Monday) from 11am at Cube 37, Davey St, Frankston. The colourful exhibition of sculpted animals was created from traditional and contemporary materials by Baluk artists as part of the NAIDOC Week celebrations. The animals include a life size seal, echidna, crab, seal and native dogs. The work was produced with support from Mornington Peninsula Shire.

Story time INDIGENOUS story time by Aunty Fay will be held today (Monday), 11:30am, at Frankston Library, as part of NAIDOC Week activities. Listen as Boon Wurrung Elder Aunty Fay and Stewart Muir share magical stories about friendship and adventures, including traditional language and rhymes. The event is suited to children 5-8 years. The event is free, but bookings are essential. Call 9784 1020.

Art is cool HOT Arts for Cool Kids is at Cube 37, 10am-12.30pm today (Monday), as well as 7, 9 and 10 July. Families can create their own tribal artworks using woodwork, recycled materials, sewing, painting and more. The program is suited to children 4-12. The cost is $15 for the first child and $10 for siblings. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Details: 9784 1896.

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THE Frankston Final of the Battle of the Bands is at the Mechanics Institute, 6pm, Saturday 11 July. Fresh Entertainment, Freeza and the Push presents the final of this year’s series. The all-ages, drug-and-alcohol free event costs $10 at the door. No passouts. Details: fresh.entertainment. frankston@gmail.com

Holiday fun SCHOOL holiday activities are being held at Frankston Arts Centre, PARC, Frankston and Carrum Downs libraries, Chisholm TAFE, Frankston North Community Centre, Youth Hangouts and McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery. Listen to Frankston’s natural reserves rangers. Details: frankston. vic.gov.au/Things_To_Do

Meals volunteers MEALS on Wheels volunteers are wanted to join Frankston City’s Meals on Wheels service. They will join others who put in 23,856 volunteer hours each year. Helpers will assist with the preparation of meals. Those interested can phone Bronwyn Mason on 9768 1624.

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Musical mates team up for classics and jazz A RENOWNED concert pianist and an internationally recognised jazz keyboardist – both Melburnians – will present a masterclass followed by a concert in Frankston midSeptember. Alan Kogosowski and Allan Zavod are lifelong friends who grew up a few streets from each other and studied with the same piano teacher at university before heading out into the world to make their reputations. Kogosowski, 61, a world leading authority on the music of Chopin, and Allan Zavod, 69, regarded as one of the top 10 keyboard artists in the United States where he lived for 30 years, have teamed up for The Two Allans: From Beethoven to Brubeck, part of Monash University’s “Masterclass and Concert Program” at its peninsula campus. Four piano students from the region

will be selected by their schools to perform two classical and two jazz pieces of about five minutes each in front of a live audience at the George Jenkins Theatre from 11am-1pm on Sunday 13 September. Kogosowski and Zavod will share their experiences and insights into performance techniques and give tips to the young performers. This session is free of charge. The pianists will then perform at 3.30pm, Kogosowski first, playing Beethoven and Chopin, followed by Zavod playing improvisations on Beethoven, and works by Brubeck, Ellington, and Gershwin. Tickets $25, concession $20. Professor Leon Piterman, Pro-Vice Chancellor of the peninsula campus, said the masterclass and concert program “is part of the campus’s community outreach program, with

Divided on marriage proposal: Federal Liberal Dunkley MP Bruce Billson, above, believes same-sex marriage should not be legalised. Fellow Liberal Flinders MP Greg Hunt, right, favours a ‘conscience vote’ in Parliament for all MPs.

Marriage vows differ Continued from Page 1 Isaacs federal Labor MP Mark Dreyfus said he is “a long-standing supporter” of marriage equality. “I believe that our nation should treat all of its citizens as equally as possible, including through marriage laws,” he said. “I am not persuaded that it will harm our society to permit same sex couples who love each other and are committed to sharing their lives, to marry. I also cannot see that it harms any presently married couple, or the institution of marriage itself, to permit same sex couples to marry. Mr Dreyfus said he would vote in favour of marriage equality when the next Bill to establish marriage equality comes before Parliament, as he has done in the past. Ultra conservative Liberal MPs Eric Abetz and Cory Bernardi have criticised

some within their own party. Mr Abetz said last week that any frontbenchers who want to legalise same-sex marriage should resign from cabinet and move to the back bench. Prime Minister Tony Abbott has downplayed the chances of a private member’s bill on same sex-marriage being debated and put to a vote. Mr Billson said he had previously pushed for a “committed life partnership” to be formally recognised so gays and lesbians can celebrate their union in the presence of family and friends. “That seemed quite a positive step forward that respected the ambitions of same-sex couples but also respected the deep and long-standing feelings that others have that marriage is a commitment between a man and a woman and there’s a whole range of traditional religious and other reasons why other people feel so strongly about it.”

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Police present: Imam Janud of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Victoria mosque at Langwarrin presents a copy of the Koran to Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton.

Police, Muslims dine out to end fast POLICE last week invited religious leaders to a dinner marking the end of the month-long Ramadan fast. Police said 200 hundred people attended the dinner, including more than 60 young Muslims and 50 police officers and employees. Mr Ashton said he was proud the Iftar dinner was his first official function as Chief Commissioner. "The Victoria Police Iftar dinner gives police a chance to show respect to the Islamic community whilst breaking fast and reflecting together," he said. "Ramadan is also an opportunity for all of us, regardless of faith or background, to reflect and acknowledge the important contribution the Muslim community has made to Victoria. "The views of young people are particularly important to Victoria Police. We all need to hear their fears and aspirations and take them into account when we make decisions that affect them.” After the Iftar dinner Syed Wadood Janud, Imam of the

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CARRUM DOWNS 20 Carrington Crescent AUCTION - Do Not Miss This - CALL NOW! Only a short walk to Rowellyn Park Primary School and Carrum Downs Shopping Centre, this home features 3 bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk thru robe, lounge, kitchen/meals area, double garage and room for off street parking for multiple vehicles. Act now to secure this very desirable property.

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Saturday, 18th July 2015 at 1.30pm 10% deposit, Balance 30 days Saturday 11-11.30am Michelle Munn 0414 774 816

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Harcourts Rosebud 1011-1013 Point Nepean Road, 5950 2500 www.rosebud.harcourts.com.au

Mornington 3/6 Beatty Parade Bigger, Bolder, Better. Builders Realisation Sale! - Suit $730,000 plus buyers

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6 Reid Court, MORNINGTON $369,500 Ray White, 5/117-133 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 1877 Mark Williams, 0449 250 442

NESTLED in a quiet court, this fully renovated, three-bedroom home is an excellent proposition for first home buyers or investors seeking a well-positioned, low maintenance property. From the street the home is afforded a reassuring sense of privacy courtesy of a tall, stacked stone and merbau timber fence. The gleaming interior features porcelain tiles to the kitchen which boasts a gas cook top and stainless steel oven and dishwasher. The living zone is enhanced by a cute patio that opens off the lounge area, and certainly during the warmer months will increase the sense of living space considerably. For convenience there is reverse cycle air-conditioning, and for a touch of winter ambience, a cosy woodheater will delight. One of two properties on their own title, the property at 6a Reid Court is also available, so this is an intriguing chance to become an owner occupier and investor in one fell swoop.

Harcourts SINCE 1888

Completed to exceptional standards and including clever features, this light and spacious townhouse will be a joy to come home to. Features include beautiful Oak timber flooring, open plan living that opens to a private merbau decked courtyard, deluxe kitchen with stone benchtops, Bosch dishwasher and 900mm s/steel oven. Main bedroom downstairs has ensuite and WIR complemented with a private rear courtyard. Two more bedrooms upstairs have BIR’s and share the main bathroom and an second living area. There is also a study with loads of storage, separate powder room, ducted cooling and electric heating throughout, double garage with internal access, water tank plus lots more. With an assortment of amenities all within walking distance including Mornington foreshore this really is an opportunity to live in luxury and create a lifestyle of convenience. MUST BE SOLD Auction Saturday 25th July at 2.00pm View www.harcourts.com.au Inspect Saturday 12.30-1.00pm or anytime by appointment Chris Wilson 0417 147 307 E chris.wilson@harcourts.com.au Felicity Mackertichian 0419 505 285 E felicity.mackertichian@harcourts.com.au

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Chelsea 8/3 Golden avenue

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Neat & sweet, Walk to Chelsea Beach

Price:

Buyers Over $410,000

Contact:

Tanja Neven Jones 0408 664 429

Office:

Chelsea 9772 7077

Move in & relax, there is nothing to do here but enjoy the sensational lifestyle Chelsea has to offer. Walking distance to the beach and vibrant local cafes this unit would make the perfect first home, a great investment property or would also suit those looking to downsize to a great bay side position. This neat and tidy unit has been maintained impeccably and includes 2 double bedrooms, both with carpet under foot and built in robes. The kitchen is clean & bright with a lovely outlook to the rear yard. A dining room and spacious lounge room includes wall heater & air conditioner & an abundance of natural light. The central bathroom has an updated vanity & includes bath, separate shower & WC. Other features include - single lock up garage, outdoor shower and garden water feature, low maintenance synthetic grass, front garden, separate laundry & ceiling fan.

463 Nepean hwy

SandhurSt 7 hyperno Way

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Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Over $545,000

Contact:

Michelle Stephens 0417 352 644

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Carrum downs 9783 0688

It is with great pleasure we present this amazing property with a free flowing floor plan complimenting family living and entertaining, coupled with stylish design and immaculate presentation, this home is a must see. This fantastic property offers 4 bedrooms including master bedroom with walk in robe and full en-suite with his and hers vanity, other 3 bedrooms are large also with built in robes, formal lounge, rumpus room, oversized study, open plan living and dining area serviced by a stunning kitchen with Ceaser stone central island bench, walk in pantry and stainless steel appliances - all leading to a decked alfresco area and rear yard with easy to maintain gardens ensuring privacy at all times. Some additional features include - double lock up garage with remote and internal access and ducted heating.

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Harcourts

Harcourts Limitless 82 Mount Eliza Way, Mount Eliza 03 9788 7400 www.limitless.harcourts.com.au

SINCE 1888

NEW LISTING

Mornington 46 Main Street

BUSINESS FOR SALE Somers 2 The Boulevard

Fiona’s of Mornington One of Main Street most established fashion icons has hit the market. An opportunity awaits an astute purchaser to fully utilise this fantastic location set amongst quality traders and high traffic you really couldn’t go wrong. • 120 m2 approx • Beach end location • Rear access with carparking • Reasonable rent & lease terms

Mornington 228 Main Street

Somers General Store - Freehold View www.harcourts.com.au For Sale $95,000 (no GST) Kara James M 0412 939 224 P 9788 7400 E kara.james@naiharcourts.com.au HARCOURTS LIMITLESS P 9788 7400

The iconic Somers General Store open since 1927 offers an exciting investment addition to your commercial portfolio. Overlooking Westernport Bay withs views to Phillip Island this unique opportunity shows great returns with development potential (STCA) •1158m2 corner allotment •Two tenants long leases •Returning $73,000 per annum approx. •Rear yard area ripe for development (STCA)

FOR LEASE Mornington Bentons Square

View www.harcourts.com.au For Sale Offers over $1,500,000 Kara James M 0412 939 224 P 9788 7400 E kara.james@naiharcourts.com.au HARCOURTS LIMITLESS P 9788 7400

BUSINESS FOR SALE

Charcoal Chicken

Prime Main Street Shop Not often does space like this become available in Main Street. Don´t delay Inspect today! • 100m2 approx • Front and rear access • Carparking

FREEHOLD FOR SALE

View www.harcourts.com.au For Sale $3,300pcm + GST + Outgoings Kara James M 0412 939 224 P 9788 7400 E kara.james@naiharcourts.com.au HARCOURTS LIMITLESS P 9788 7400

The only charcoal chicken shop in Mornington is up for grabs. Located at Bentons Square with a bustling 7 day a week trade you will certainly be counting your chickens here! n 80m2 approx n Busy shopping centre with lots of traffic n Excellent trading figures n Motivated vendor says sell

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View www.harcourts.com.au For Sale $139,000 + SAV Kara James M 0412 939 224 P 9788 7400 E kara.james@naiharcourts.com.au HARCOURTS LIMITLESS P 9788 7400

Brent Pullar Director Harcourts Limitless Mobile: 0419 148 081 Ph:9788 7400 brent.pullar@harcourts.com.au Kara James Commercial Specialist Mobile: 0412 939 224 Ph:9788 7400 kara.james@naiharcourts.com.au

Mortgage Express Suite 11/20-22 Ranelagh Drive, Mount Eliza Christine Penford 0414 228 891 christine.penford@mortgage-express.com.au

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Carrum Downs & Marriott Waters

Community Bank ® Branch

community event calendar Cox Archivist Recreation Centre Towerhill Rd Frankston $3 members $5 non members includes afternoon tea

JULY Business Women Networking Events Mordialloc & Frankston

Information sessions

Heart Link Network Women’s Networking hold events in Mordialloc on the 1st Tuesday of each month and Frankston on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Bookings are essential as all meetings are industry exclusive. Please call Lee Cummins on 0400 862 793 for further details.

Langwarrin Community Centre is holding FREE information session for: ARTHRITIS conducted by Arthritis Victoria, Tuesday 21/7/15 at 1.00pm and OSTEOPOROSIS conducted by Osteoporosis Victoria, Tuesday 28/7/15 11.00am Please call 9789 7653 to book

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)

Bridal Exhibition Fundraiser

Sunday July 12, 10am – 4pm. Kingston Arts Centre 979 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin. Gold coin entry. Proceeds support Cancer Council Vic.

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.

Polio Support Group

2nd Saturday of each month at 11am Have you or do you know anyone who had polio or is now experiencing after effects of polio? Held at the Information Centre, Main St, Mornington. Enquiries: 5974 3495

Karingal Laughter Club

Karingal Place Neighbourhood Centre 103 Ashleigh Avenue, Frankston Weekly on Monday at 5.30pm during school terms Contact: Lauren Ph: 8786 6650 Cost: $2.00 Donation to Centre

Carrum Downs Community Bank staff members Seaford Farmers Market

3rd Sunday of each month from 8am to 1pm At Station St, Seaford

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

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. 9785 2678 .

Frankston Laughter Club

Fridays 1.30pm-2.30pm during school terms Frankston Community Recreation Centre 55 Towerhill Rd Cost $2.50 Donated to centre. Jenny/Natalie - (03) 9293 7122

Over 55’s Club

Peninsula Activities Group

Frankston based activities group for the over 50s. Come and join our social outings with day trips, lunches, theatre shows, walking group. Hear a speaker of interest, have a cuppa and meet new people. You will be welcomed and introduced to our members. Phone Joana: 9775 2304.

BALLROOM DANCING.

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

Come along to our ballroom dancing at Leawarra House, 200 Beach Street, East Frankston every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month for an evening of fun. We have an excellent dance floor, super music prizes and a raffle. 8pm-11pm. Only $7.00. Table seating. Bring your own nibbles, drinks and glasses. No need to book, just turn up. For further information phone Anne on 0435 890 017 or Angela on 97759542. (mel. Ref. 102J3)

Mornington Family History Society Inc

Sat meeting 13th June 1.30pm-4pm Role Salvation Army WW1 speaker Linday

Karingal Place Neighbourhood Centre

Classes/activities include Drawing & Sketching, Italian for Beginners (evening class for adults), Italian Lessons for Children (Thursday afternoons), Saturday afternoon Scrabble Club, Wednesday afternoon Playgroup, 3 Year Old Playtime and Bandoke (karaoke with live musicians) All enquiries please phone Karingal Place Neighbourhood Centre on 8786 6650.

SOCIAL TENNIS

Enjoy social tennis Monday mornings 10am-noon All standards welcome, non-member $5.00, members $2.00 Contact Kerry 0412712328 or Fiona 0425859963 Belvedere Park Tennis Club, East Road, Seaford

Weight Loss Club

Every Monday at 6.30pm at St Johns Anglican Church, cnr Monterey Blvd & Frankston Dandenong Rd, Frankston North. Further details call Joyce 0404 537 163

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. The next page will appear Aug 3 PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or email communityevents@mpnews.com.au

Marriott Waters Community Bank staff members

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NEWS DESK

Pt Nepean looks back to 2010 plan Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au THE state government has ended plans for a multi-million plan for a commercial development at Point Nepean National Park based around a luxury hotel and thermal springs. Although it may cost up to $1 million to break the 49-year lease signed off by the previous Liberal/National coalition six weeks before the November 2014 election, the government says its decision will prevent “inappropriate development” at the park. The focus on what to do with the park will now swing back to a master plan developed five years ago but dropped when Labor lost power. Ending the lease entered into with the Point Leisure Group has been criticised by Opposition Leader Matthew Guy and Liberal Nepean MP Martin Dixon who issued almost identical statements claiming the possible $1 million payout was a waste of money. They also said cancellation of the project meant the of a “$100 million project that would have delivered some 400 jobs”. Soon after the project launch in July 2014 by then Premier Denis Napthine, its cost was lowered to $40m and the extent of the lease revealed to cover 64 hectares, not just the recognised Quarantine Station precinct. The claim about a $100m “investment” by Point Leisure Group was repeated on Friday by the Victoria Tourism Industry Council whose chief executive Dianne Smith said scrapping the lease “has the potential to di-

minish private sector confidence in investing in Victorian tourism projects”. “Our industry saw this as a litmus test for future developments and there is now concern regarding investment in innovative, job creating new tourism projects in Victoria,” Ms Smith said in a news release distributed by the Opposition. The release also included comments from Opposition tourism spokesperson, Heidi Victoria. Mr Guy stated last week that the Labor government is “doing their best to scare off projects that would deliver jobs, investment and new opportunities". The government’s decision has been applauded by the Victorian National Parks Association which said the public would not now be locked out of many areas of Point Nepean. “Plans by the Napthine government to hand over significant sections of Point Nepean National Park to private developers under a 50-year lease were deeply flawed,” VNPA director Matt Ruchel said.

“National parks belong to all Victorians and should not be handed over to developers so that they can build exclusive resorts. “Any compensation now payable to the developer should be laid at the feet of the former Napthine government for signing up to such a flawed proposal in the first place.” Long-time Point Nepean campaigner Kate Baillieu described plans by the Point Leisure Group as being “extremely flawed, too big and inappropriate from the word go”. She said the lease had been a “shameful decision” by the Napthine government, which “tore up years of community consultation about what was appropriate and what would work”. “It’s not surprising people opposed the [Point Leisure Group’s] plan.” “Melbourne University never confirmed its involvement and yet that was announced [by Mr Napthine] as a fait accompli.” Ms Baillieu is confident the fiveyear-old master plan “won’t need

much updating”. “[The government] now needs to make it available for the public to see what everyone had agreed on and, basically, get on with it,” she said. Ms Baillieu said the master plan allowed commercial activities, including a hotel and other types of accommodation, but under individual leases. “Power should be restored to parks Victoria and funding provided to continue the good work that they started in there.” Ms Baillieu thought it “a cheek” if the Point Leisure Group received compensation for maintenance which had continued to be carried out by Parks Victoria. “The plan was deeply flawed without doubt and the area was to be renamed The Point [instead of the Quarantine Station], obliterating history.” Acting Environment, Climate Change and Water Minister, Gavin Jennings, said the government “will look to refresh the 2010 draft master plan, ensuring it reflects current policy,

community views, and future opportunities for the site”. The Point Leisure Group’s project accepted by the previous government, according to Mr Napthine, included a marine education and research precinct with Melbourne University; thermal pools and spa; a health and wellness centre; luxury and camping style accommodation; shops, cafes and restaurants; and a heritage museum “that will bring the park’s history to life”. In a July 2014 government news release directors of The Point Leisure Group, Richard and Trine Shelmerdine, said they felt “very privileged to be part of a project that will revitalise a place that has played such an important role in Australia’s history”. “This will redefine Victorian tourism and create a world-class health and wellness destination that will inspire visitors to discover, unwind, and participate in the wonders of this area.” Last week’s cancellation of the lease with the Point Leisure Group, it also makes good a statement by former Labor premier Steve Bracks who told told ABC TV viewers on election night that the new government would have a look at the contract signed for the geothermal spa and accommodation-based project at Point Nepean National park. The following day Mr Dixon warned that ripping it up could lead to compensation being sought by the developer. The Times was unable to contact Mr Shelmerdine on Thursday.

Healthy Living

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Flat Feet: Contrary to popular belief the appearance of flat feet in children, is NOT usually cause for concern. However, if there is associated pain, balance issues or excessive rolling inward of the ankles, parents should seek professional assistance. Pigeon Toe & Out Toe: The appearance of in-toeing (‘pigeon toed’) or out-toeing (‘duck feet’), can affect the capacity of a child to run, jump and balance well. These issues may be assisted during a child’s developmental years and should be checked. Growing Pains: Growing pains are very common and are often due to overstrain of the growth plates of growing bones. The exact nature of the pain should be determined as soon as possible, so should definitely be checked.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Frankston mourns loss of teacher Compiled by Melissa Walsh A PUBLIC public meeting will be held at Mornington Junction hall site to elect a Committee and consider the advisability of building a hall and also deal with any other business that might be brought forward. *** ON July 16th a social will be held in Somerville in the Fruitgrowers hall, in aid of wounded soldiers. A number of local young men are on the committee and Mrs W.Hutchison is the hon.sec. Admission is fixed at gents 2s,ladies 1s. *** THE Progress Association of Mornington Junction are again bestirring themselves in matters relating to the welfare of the district. At present they are trying to form a district rifle club and selecting a site for a butts. As there are some crack shots in the district, we predict the club, once started, will soon become favorably known. *** FOLLOWING are the results of football played on the peninsula last Saturday:— Mornington 18 12 beat Frankston 5 13: Langwarrin Guard 5 17 beat Hastings 3 6: Tyabb 7 5 beat Navy Base 4 14 ,Dromana beat Somerville. *** BRODY and Mason will hold their usual market sale at Somerville on Wednesday 14th inst when they will offer a good serviceable allotment amongst other lines.

*** INSTRUCTIONS have been issued from the Censor’s office, dated 3rd July, stating that all correspondence, or other matters from persons serving with the forces abroad, received for publication, must, before the same is published, be submitted to and passed by the Censor. *** WE direct attention to the card of Mr R. M. Cowan, in our advertising columns, who is prepared to give lessons or take engagements as a flautist. He will be pleased to impart instruction at the homes of intending pupils, and his address is ‘Killalian’, Somerville Road, Frankston. *** A SOFTBALL match was played between Pearcedale and Mornington Junction last Saturday, at Pearcedale, the game resulting in a win for the visitors by 7 goals 7 bhds to 3 goals 16 bhds. *** MRS Scott thanks all those who subscribed towards the raffling of potatoes and apples in aid of the Belgian Relief fund. The raffle was drawn on June 30th. The winners being Mrs Fulton, apples and Mr Blackburn of Malvern, potatoes. Money subscribed £1 19s 6d. *** THE concert in aid of the Frankston Football Club came off on the 1st inst, in the Mechanics’ Hall, and the ladies’ committee who managed the whole affair are to be congratulated on the success attending their efforts.

The stage was nicely decorated for the occasion, and the programme, which was a good one, was gone through without a hitch. The attendance was good, and they showed their appreciation of the efforts of the performers for their amusement by repeated calls for encores which was generously responded to. The following programme was gone through:- Mrs McCormack, overture, piano; Master Tait and chorus, song. ‘John Bull junior.’ This was a very popular item, and they were vociferously encored. Misses Croskell and Sherlock sang a duet very nicely. A comic song entitled ‘Tommy’ was well sung by Mr Speed, who speedily established himself as a favorite with the audience, and received an encore. Mr Ellis, song; Miss Grey, song; Master Arthur Ryan, song; Miss Bowell song; Miss McLean, recitation; song Mr W. Cain; song Master L, Ryan (encored); Mr Speed, comic song, (encored); Messes Allpress and Slattery, duet (encored); Miss McLean, recitation; Master Tait song,’It’s nice when ye love a wee lassie,’ (encore); Miss O. Sherlock acted as accompanist during the evening in her usual efficient manner. Mr W. J. Oates (President of the Shire) then came on the stage and spoke on the necessity of the young men taking up drill, and doing all they could to make themselves fit to be of service to their country in the present crisis. A short dance to music supplied by Mr F. Hanton, brought a very pleasant evening’s amusement to a close.

*** IT is our painful duty to record the death of another well known identity of Frankston, in the person of Mr P. Dial, which sad event occurred on Tuesday afternoon last, after a long and painful illness, at the age of 63 years. The deceased was born in Durham, England, and came to the colony as a little boy and received his training as a teacher at St Paul’s Normal School, Melbourne, and was employed by the Education Department for nearly 40 years, having then to retire owing to ill health. After leaving training, he went as assistant and was in charge of schools at Donald, Trafalgar, Mitcham, Sale, Rushworth, Seymour, and Frankston. He built such pleasant connections at the latter place that he always wanted to come back and settle, which he eventually did. He was a great sufferer with asthma for 20 years, and this was the reason for his gradual withdrawing from taking an active part in local affairs. He filled the position of vestryman at St Pauls Church of England, and was for a time treasurer. He was held in high esteem at the university and respected by all who knew him. The remains were buried in the Frankston cemetery on Wednesday afternoon, the Rev G. A.Kitchen officiating. He leaves a widow and family of two daughters (Mrs L. R. N. Uther and Mrs. H. Robertson) and one son, Harold, (who is at present with the Expeditionary Forces at the

front) to mourn their loss. *** THE Mechanics’ Hall was packed with an enthusiastic audience on Wednesday evening, to listen to reasons why everyone, who was able, should enlist at the present juncture, and lend a hand to crush the enemy who are using every means in their vast power to overthrow the world. The hon. sec. (Dr Plowman) who, since the inaugural meeting last week, has worked indefatigably to ensure the success of this week of special recruiting, not only in Frankston, but right through the shire, having organised meetings at Somerville and Hastings, which were held on Thursday and last evening respectively, was fortunate in securing the services of such talented speakers as Sir John Madden, and Sir William Irvine for Frankston, and those who heard these gentlemen on Wednesday evening must have been delighted with the clear and vivid views expressed by the speakers, who brought home to everyone, in words and pictures, the awful consequences that would ensue if the Germans were successful in their aims. *** AUSTRALIA Day will be celebrated by a huge Fancy Fair in aid of the Australian wounded fund. The fair is to be given by the Somerville Social Club,in the Fruitgrowers hall on July 30th and 31st. From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 10 July, 1915

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THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES

Heavy metal and the art of happiness By Stuart McCullough IT’S official: listening to heavy metal music makes you happy. Upon hearing the news I raced home and destroyed every album in the house by Angus and Julia Stone, Jack Johnson and every other surfing hippie that isn’t Jack Johnson but sounds exactly like him. I’ll admit that, for a moment, I felt fantastic. However, none of these albums were mine and their destruction – even if in the name of science – was somewhat controversial and so my sense of euphoria was short lived. Until now, I’d always thought the reason those guys in Metallica were so happy was because they’d just had a money fight in which they’d tossed wads of cash at each other, but it turns out it’s the music rather than the financial recompense that’s the cause of all this joy. According to the study, heavy metal makes you happy because it empathizes with you when you’re down. In that sense, it’s kind of like Blues music. But surely the explanation can’t be that simple? There must be something more to it than mere aural empathy? Heavy metal is so much more than music: it’s a way of life. Forget the Dalai Lama and burn your selfhelp books, we should all embrace the metal lifestyle in order to find the happiness we all so richly deserve. To understand why heavy metal music is the cause for such delight and unmitigated bliss, it is necessary to consider the elements of metal. Tight pants. If you don’t own a pair of tight pants, get some without further delay. And when I say ‘tight’ I’m talking about something that’s more or less a second skin and causes a ‘pre-

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served fruit’ effect on your delicate areas. I mean tight. Not only is it a superb look that’s forever fashionable, it’s crucial if you want to reach the high notes as you sing along to Iron Maiden’s ‘Run For the Hills’. Critically, it robs parts of your anatomy from an over-supply of blood. This,

I feel, makes life in general a lot less complicated. The band Madness may well have extolled the virtues of Baggy Trousers and this, I feel, goes some way to explaining why the group was named ‘Madness’ and not ‘Happiness’. True bliss is found in tight pants.

The Double Kick Drum. Within the genre of heavy metal music, the use of the double kick drum is nigh on mandatory. But elsewhere, it’s as rare as a left-handed hammer. Scour the collected works of Britney Spears and nary a double kick drum you will find. Indeed, the lack of double kick drum may well be a contributing factor to Celine Dion’s slide into obscurity. There’s something wonderfully over the top about a double kick drum. It is a glorious thing that someone, somewhere once asked: why make do with one kick drum when you can have two? Given the vast majority of drummers are equipped with two feet rather than one, it’s a compelling question. It’s also a declaration: there’s no hiding when the drummer has a double kick drum. Setting up a double kick drum says: we pledge allegiance to heavy metal, regardless of the ridicule and opprobrium it brings us. It’s to be admired. Pale Skin. It’s often said that exposure to the sun is vital for producing vitamin B without which we are doomed to misery. That’s rubbish. Being left at the mercy of the sun is an invitation to sunburn, not happiness. True contentment is a studio tan. The pastier the better. It screams devotion to the art of metal at the expense of everything else, especially outdoor exercise. Proper Band Names. You can keep ‘Hootie and the Blowfish’ – it sounds like a children’s picture book. ‘The Beatles’ is an affront to spelling. ‘The Hooters’ sang about ‘All You Zombies’ before quitting the business and opening a chain of restaurants. Just

as we knew they always would. ‘The Foo Fighters’ should be a cartoon, not a rock band. Even worse are those bands that decide to double down. Duran Duran. Mr. Mister. Talk Talk. All of them equally dreadful. Frankly, the state of band names outside of metal are abysmal. Real bands have names that mean something; like Slayer, Five Finger Death Punch, Megadeth and The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza. The Mullet. It truly is the prince of haircuts. More than that, it’s about balance. Heavy metal is one of the last remaining sanctuaries for the mullet haircut. Once, it roamed throughout pop music like a gigantic Tyrannosaurus Rex, but just like that majestic beast, it is now pretty much extinct. Except, that is, within the world of metal. Business up front, party at the back: what more can you ask for from a haircut? Head-banging. It’s something you just don’t get with Kanye West. There’s something very primal about throwing yourself back and forward in time with the music. Forget dancing and anything that involves your hips. Science has spoken. Resistance is futile. No further correspondence will be entered in to. Instead of a balanced diet and plenty of sunlight, I should have been standing in front of a Marshall Stack and hammering on to my heart’s content. The answer is clear: I must surrender to metal if I ever want to be happy. It’s time to slip into some black jeans and let the ecstasy begin. Metal rules! stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Demons are a long way off NEPEAN LEAGUE

By Toe Punt RYE cannot win this season’s Nepean League premiership playing the brand of football that it is currently. That became obvious on Saturday when it was humiliated by one of the best sides in the competition in Somerville. The Eagles led by as much as almost 70-odd points midway through the last quarter before Rye booted the final four goals of the game to add some respectability to the final score line, 19.17 (131) to 13.6 (84). Truth of the matter is that Rye is a one-way running side. Unless you have enormous talent across all 22 players and a defence that is rock solid, you can’t play this brand of footy and expect to win a premiership. It was the second time that RPP FM has called a Rye game this season and the brand of football it dished up was identical. The Demons were outworked and outplayed by Hastings and the same thing happened on Saturday against the Eagles. Ryan Mullett collected 38 possessions for the Demons but less than 20 per cent of them caused the opposition any problems. The coach Josh Moore, who spent the majority of his time on the ball, collected just 14 possessions for the

match. Six of those came in the opening quarter. The issue Rye has is it doesn’t have enough players who stick their head over the footy and win the contested ball. They have a heap of outside run. When the opposition gets the ball in the back half and they run and spread, Rye let them break and go where they want. Somerville had 22 more inside 50s entries on Saturday. It was 17 to nine for the first three quarters and 14 to Rye’s 16 in the last. By then the game was done and dusted. Rye has the sixth ranked defence in the competition. Devon Meadows is ahead of it, as well as the other sides in the top five. The Eagles had worked out at half time on Saturday that the opposition was a one trick (and way) pony. The home side booted seven goals to three in the third term and booted five of the first six goals of the last quarter. That onslaught came as a result of running hard both ways, switching play, spreading the lazy Rye midfielders and moving the ball quickly into the sixth worst defence in the competition. When the ball went inside, Somerville scored at more than 50 per cent. David Hirst booted five goals, including three in the last quarter, Tom

Shaw played arguably his best game for the club booting three goals as a high half forward and Adrian Ridout booted three playing at full forward. Together Somerville had 10 goal kickers. Rohan Hogenbirk was clearly the best player on the ground with 34 possessions and two goals. His work around the stoppages was first rate. Adrian Speedy, Josh Collie, Justin Allsop and Tim McGennis were also damaging through the middle of the ground. Ben Sedgewick worked tirelessly in his 150th game and Jacob Wilson again was unassuming in dominating in the back half. Brady Egan was clearly Rye’s best player. He worked tirelessly leading up the ground and taking more than a dozen marks, while Sam Smith did well to stop the domination that McGennis has shown this season. The way I see Rye, nothing much has changed from last season. A handful of players who ran one way have left the club and they have been replaced by another handful of one way players. Defensively they have major issues. Ben Holmes and Rhett Sutton come back in the coming weeks but that doesn’t resolve the defence issue. Perhaps when you are kicking big totals against average opposition,

it can band-aid the real issues. Josh Moore and his brains trust have six weeks to stop the leakage. Sorrento is the sleeping giant. In fact, the giant has woken. The Sharks dismantled Hastings when the heat was turned up on Saturday, however, despite the strong performance, still sits outside of the top five. Sorrento, who welcomed Myles Pitt back into the side from overseas and former Melbourne player Luke Tapscott made his debut, booted eight goals to three in the last quarter to record an 18.7 (115) to 11.10 (76) victory. Leigh Poholke booted six goals and Pitt kicked three while Leigh Treeby and Daniel Grant dominated. Luke Clark was solid for the Blues with four goals and Matt Clifford and Shaun Foster worked hard. The game was an arm wrestle for the first three quarters of the game before Sorrento upped the ante in the last 30 minutes. Devon Meadows booted five goals to one behind in the third quarter against Dromana and it was enough to see them record a solid 14.16 (100) to 9.7 (61) victory. Troy Aust booted two goals in the third and finished with three for the gam while the team’s best three players in Pat Harmes, Heath Black and

Beau Miller were superb. Terry Wheeler and Matt Jones were the best of the Tigers. Panthers’ coach Glenn Michie said before the game that he believed although it was going to be extremely tough, that his side could make the finals. “If you’re still not aiming for finals with six rounds to go, you pay as well just give up,” Michie said. “Fortunately we have the large majority of our list available now and I think you’ll see a side that is more than competitive in the coming weeks,” he said. Red Hill maintained its position in the top five with a solid 12.15 (87) to 6.5 (41) victory against Frankston Bombers. The Bombers led the Hillmen at quarter time and half time before the home side booted eight goals to one in the second half. Harry Larwill found himself as an unlikely forward and finished with four goals while Jake Mold booted four also and Jarred Eames a couple. Paul Wintle and Luke Adams were outstanding for the Hillmen. Jason Kingsbury, Matt Harris, Jason Currie and Brett Sutton were the best of the Bombers, who lost Duncan Proud through the week to Wodonga Raiders. Proud was named in the best for his new team on Saturday.

Van Raay sensational in 250th for Karingal PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Toe Punt IT’S not very often that any individual is bigger than the game of AFL football. And rarely do we see it where the player is viewed so highly that he is placed before the club. However, every now and again, it’s important to stop and recognise the contributions and impact that individuals have made on your football club. On Saturday, the footy public stopped for arguably the best centre half back of the past 20-plus years in Luke Van Raay. The Karingal Football Club star ran out onto the ground for his beloved red and white for the 250th time against Pines on Saturday. His club has not won a game in 2015, however, up until three quarter time on Saturday, Van Raay, along with 21 of his mates, appeared as though they were going to cause the upset of the season. Pines, as expected, upset the party. The Pythons booted 10 goals to four in the last quarter to win 19.15 (129) to 13.11 (89). It’s highly unlikely that Luke Van Raay will ever play in a senior premiership. He’s played in grand finals with the Bulls but never tasted the ultimate success at senior level. Luke has no intention of retiring any time soon but understands that after losing 17 of your best 22 players, rebuilding will remain tough. He doubts that he will still be playing when the club is back near the top again. However, for Luke Van Raay, whilst players love to win, it has never been

the key driver for him. “Having a beer with Michael Burke (Karingal coach) on a Thursday night, hanging out with people around the club, that’s what football clubs are about,” Van Raay said. “Sure, I’d love to have won a premiership and it’s my biggest disappointment. Perhaps I could have gone to another club to chase that, but my friends and family are what are important to me. “Karingal Football Club is my family and I’ve never had any intentions of leaving it. My immediately family, extended family, friends and their families have been involved in this club all the way along. “We are experiencing some tough times on the field now but I’m sure we’ll experience great times again in the not too distant future. “It’s tough to go out there every week and know you are up against it but you find inspiration from others. “Michael (Burke) is a constant inspiration. A four-time best and fairest winner who has been unbelievably loyal too. “Daniel Watts, the president, has done everything that anyone can do at a football club including playing and coaching premierships, best and fairests and he continues to give so much of himself. “These guys are in a league of their own as far as I’m concerned and I’m just glad that I have spent so much time with and around them. “All I want is the best for the Karingal Football Club and this will always be my priority, even when I stop playing,” Van Raay said. Michael Burke booted five goals on Saturday for the Bulls while Travis

Guard of honour: Luke Van Raay runs out for his 250th game for his beloved Karingal Football Club. Picture: Andrew Hurst

Puntaroni and Nathan McDonald in his first game was outstanding in the 13.11 (89) to 19.15 (129) loss. Shaun White was outstanding for the Pythons with three goals, Aaron Edwards was solid with four and Adam Maling and Beau Hendry were at their best. Mt Eliza bounced back from its horror defeat last week against Frankston YCW to put Bonbeach to the sword on Saturday. The Redlegs were unrelenting and should have been almost 10 goals in front at quarter time (2.9 to 0.2). Justin Van Unen booted seven goals

to give him 67 for the season while Rob D’Orazio, Sam Gill and Jimmy Clayton were amongst the Redlegs’ best for the second week in a row. Jackson Sole, son of the great Kenny, is making a real mark in senior football and he was his side’s best again, while Ben Hogan and Mark Tyrell also worked hard in the 3.11 (29) to 14.14 (98) loss. Seaford received the news through the week that senior coach Ben Crowe was not interested in coach the club in 2016. Crowe wouldn’t be drawn into the speculation that he will go back to his

home club Somerville and finish his playing days with the club that is looking ominous. Instead, he wanted to focus on the rest of the 2015 season and try and win as many games as possible. That didn’t start well, the Tigers going down to Mornington on Saturday 19.5 (119) to 6.7 (43). Jackson Calder booted six goals and Adam Symes four for the winners while Michael Gay and Danny Nolan dominated. Michael Herbert and Kane Taylor were named Seaford’s best players. Frankston Times 6 July 2015

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MPNFL board resigns, AFL steps in By Toe Punt THE MPNFL board collectively resigned late last week after 19 of 22 MPNFL Peninsula and Nepean clubs expressed a vote of no confidence. AFL South East immediately took over as caretaker of the league, providing the function of the board under MPNFL Rules until the finalisation of a review into the appropriate governance and administrative model for the league for the future. At this stage, the current administration will continue to manage the dayto-day operations of the competition. AFL South East General Manager Jeremy Bourke said it was “highly unlikely” that there would be any changes to the structure of the competition in the 2016 season. In a letter to the clubs following the board’s resignation, Bourke said with these challenging situations comes many items requiring immediate attention, some with ease and others with complications. “The first is to ensure the MPNFL has constitutional integrity and it is for this reason a Special General Meeting (SGM) will be required for the AFL South East Commission to assume governance capacity in a caretaker role. “A notice regarding this SGM containing the required motion will

be coordinated through MPNFL CEO Jeff Jones and distributed as soon as practicable. It is anticipated that this SGM will be held on Wednesday 8 July. Following on from the SGM, AFL South East will apply the following immediate actions: Governance “The Commission will immediately provide the function of the board under MPNFL Rules in a caretaker capacity until the finalisation of a review into the appropriate governance and administrative model going forward. Administration “The current administration will remain in place (as employees of the MPNFL) and continue to operate out of the Somerville offices until the finalisation of a review into the appropriate administrative structure going forward. All administration staff will report to the region general manager, who will oversee key decisions and staff performance. Financial Audit “AFL South East’s financial audit committee, headed by Ted Turner (Principal at Ashton Ryan Malcolm Financial and former president of Edithvale-Aspendale Football Club) will undertake a full assessment of the MPNFL’s financial position immediately. This audit will include a situ-

ational analysis report provided to all member clubs at the earliest possible opportunity. Governance and Administrative Review “A panel including the following members will immediately review the governance and administrative structure of the MPNFL. The panel will consult extensively with all stakeholders and will produce recommendations for adoption by the Commission and member clubs. The panel will consist of: Roger Hampson – AFL South East Commission chairman Jeremy Bourke – AFL South East Region general manager Jim Cail – AFL Victoria Country football manager Shayne Ward – AFL Victoria government relations manager Alexandra Gronow – AFL legal counsel Rules and By-Law Review “Russell Jacgung (AFL South East commissioner and former MPNFL board member) will oversee the work that has currently been undertaken in this area and manage the process going forward. Once again, club consultation and assessments of league rules and by-laws from other regions will form part of this review. “Again, these situations are not

without complications however it is the intention of AFL South East to provide caretaker support through this transition period with as minimal disruption to the operations of the league as possible.” Bourke acknowledged the work of the outgoing board. “Whilst this correspondence is directed to MPNFL club presidents, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the outgoing MPNFL board members for the effort, time and commitment they have made to the management and development of the league. Whilst there is topical focus on negative aspects, there are many positive developments the board has overseen and that service must be noted,” Bourke said. The board also wrote a letter to clubs announcing their collective resignation. “It is with great disappointment and reluctance that all members of the MPNFL board wish to advise of their resignation, effective immediately. We take this action in response to the vote of ‘no confidence’ that was passed by a large majority of both Nepean and Peninsula league clubs at recent private meetings,” the letter stated. “Whilst it is extremely disappointing that this situation could not be resolved by consultation and through

an independent review, we accept the decision that most of you have voted for. “Some of the allegations, innuendos and reports that have circulated in recent weeks, particularly from some who should know better, have been extremely disappointing. The many emails, late night telephone calls and comments from certain areas of local media, has certainly taken a toll on each of us personally, and has also impacted on our families and friends. “Each member of the board volunteered their time because of a genuine passion for sport at a local level, not for self-promotion or personal gain. Each of us walks away from our positions on the board with the view that it has been a most rewarding experience. Working with the clubs, meeting an incredible number of quality club people who share a passion for local sport and forming some lasting friendships in the process have been a special part of the role. “We sincerely thank the clubs that have supported us over the journey. Your loyalty and willingness to work through situations over the years has been most appreciated. “We wish everyone good luck for the remainder of the 2015 season and for the future under a new structure,” the letter stated.

Eyes on the pill: Sorrento got up over Hastings in Saturday’s Nepean League clash, left, with a final quarter eight-goal burst enough to see the Sharks over the line against the Blues. Picture: Andrew Hurst

Blow out: Seaford Tigers copped a smashing from Mornington in their Peninsula League game. Picture: Gary Bradshaw

FRANKSTON VFL FOOTBALL CLUB ROUND 13

Saturday July 11 Vs Williamstown

Dev League 11am Seniors 2pm

Played at Burbank Oval Come & support the Dolphins!

ROUND 14

Sunday July 19 Dev League Vs Port Melb 11am Seniors Vs Collingwood 2pm Played at Frankston Park Come & support the Dolphins!

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■ REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital -

Leading the Way in Myofascial pain “Dry Needling” What is Dry Needling?:

Our qualified team:

Neuropathic pain: may have a

It is a treatment using a Dry Needle, similar to an acupuncture needle, except the handle is larger to enable a better “feel”.

We are very fortunate to have working for us - Jorgen Forsberg, Senior Clinician Physiotherapist who has developed 3 Accredited Dry Needling courses currently being taught Australia wide. He has trained over 2000 health care practitioners in Dry Needling, including our own team of physiotherapists and others from around Australia and overseas.

component of myofascial tightness

It has been developed specifically to treat pain. The pain relief itself is dependent on the needle stimulation, and no substance is injected; hence why it is called Dry Needling. What are the benefits of Dry Needling: Dry Needling is based on modern neurophysiology, providing the best care for the patient. Dry Needling effects (supported by research) are: • Pain relief - often immediate- days. • Improved muscle length, relaxes tight muscles - immediate. • Improved recruitment pattern of muscles - immediate. • Helps tendon heal - 8-12 weeks. • Relieves joint pain - days/weeks. • Helps sports injuries recover depends on extent of injury. • Improves sleep.

What type of patient would benefit from Dry Needling? Aches and pains that benefit the most are: • Myofascial pain, Simple osteoarthritis, Tendinopathies (tennis elbow etc.); • Shoulder pain, neck pain and lower back pain; • Headaches, migraines; • Hip pain, knee pain, calf pain; • Cramps or sprains and strains. Note: All our patients also receive active rehabilitation to maximise the benefits.

Jorgen Forsberg

which can benefit from Dry Needling. The more chronic conditions require a full multidisciplinary approach, which is what we specialise in at St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital. For more information about our Chronic Pain management program, please contact us on 9788 3333. REFERRALS for both Dr’s can be sent to: Outpatient referrals St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital 255-265 Cranbourne Road, Frankston 3199 Fax: (03) 9788 3280 Inpatient referrals: Fax: (03) 9788 3304

Do you have orCardiac know anyone who has Rehabilitation Program Chronic Pain? Our specialist Chronic Pain team includes: Rehabilitation Physician Physiotherapist Occupational Therapist Psychologist. Together they will customise your individual program and provide one-on-one therapy sessions. Let us help you to reduce pain, improve function and ultimately improve your quality of life. Simply ask your GP or Specialist for a referral - remember, you can choose your rehabilitation provider

“Together, we’ll get you moving” Need rehab? Want the best? Call us... Hospitality I Compassion I Respect I Justice I Excellence

255-265 Cranbourne Road, Frankston Telephone: 03 9788 3333 Email: info.frankstonrehab@sjog.org.au

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■ SKIN CANCER

MELANOMA RATES DOUBLED Don’t forget to pack your sunscreen if you’re heading north on a sunny winter escape!

year” said Dr Shaw. “The majority of melanomas found at PSCC, around 80%, are in-situ melanoma which is a great outcome for our patients. An in-situ melanoma has a survival rate up to 100% once it has been excised” she said. The number of skin cancer cases, especially melanoma, detected on residents in the Frankston and the Mornington areas have dramatically increased and most of these skin cancers are due to accumulated sun damage. Peninsula Skin Cancer Centre

(PSCC) has noticed that the number of melanomas detected in the first 6 months of 2015 has doubled compared to similar patient numbers in 2014. Dr Sally Shaw from PSCC said that the Victoria Cancer Council expects around 2000 cases of invasive

melanoma and 2000 cases of in-situ (thin) melanomas to be treated in Victoria in 2015. “So far we have seen 200 melanomas in our first 6 months of 2015 in our Frankston and Mornington clinics and at this rate we predict around 400 melanomas by the end of this

“So far we have found 10% of Victoria’s in-situ melanomas in just our clinic, which is confirmation that our highly trained doctors and nurses are experts in detecting melanoma at the earliest stage”. “All our patients are closely examined from head to toe with

special hand held dermatoscopes which magnifies any slight changes to our skin. All Australians should have their skin checked at least every 12 months by a doctor trained in dermatoscopy and check their own skin every 1 to 3 months. And it’s vital to continue to protect your skin from further sun damage by wearing sun screen, hats and protective clothing”. For further information on skin cancer, melanoma, mole mapping and skin checks head to www.pscc.net.au

Peninsula Skin Cancer Centre 2 LOCATIONS

FRANKSTON & MORNINGTON

• BULK BILLED skin checks for Pensioners, HCC, DVA & over 75’s • Full skin checks using dermoscopy • Full Body mole mapping available at Mornington and Frankston • All doctors are members of Skin Cancer College of Australasia • Surgical and non-surgical treatments available • Saturday morning at Frankston • Referral not required

RING FOR AN APPOINTMENT: Frankston Ph: 9770 0040 375 Nepean Hwy,

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■ HEARING

Providing hearing services to pensioners, private clients & veterans NEPEAN HEARING is a diagnostic and rehabilitation service based in Frankston, Cranbourne, Hastings and throughout the Mornington Peninsula. The business first opened 15 years ago in Frankston in conjunction with Peninsula ENT Audiology. The audiologists at Nepean HearingTony Wilms, David Beer and Sara Claudius all graduated from the University of Melbourne. They are fully qualified to discuss all aspects of your hearing needs- from initial hearing assessments all the way through to hearing aid fittings and ongoing care. Nepean Hearing pride themselves on personalised care. They believe that clients should choose their audiologist

before they choose their hearing aid. They aim to keep the hearing welfare of the patient highest at all times, and to provide the most appropriate hearing care and advice. Nepean Hearing is a private and independent audiology practice and they are current members of the Audiological Society of Australia (ASA) and also the Australian Association of Independent Audiologists Australia. This means they can offer objective advice on any hearing aid brand that is sold in Australia and competitive prices. They provide hearing services to pensioners, private clients and veterans.

The team at Nepean Hearing

Contact Nepean Hearing for your

Free Hearing Test: HASTINGS COMMUNITY HEALTH 185 High St. Ph: 9783 7520

FRANKSTON 10 Davey St. Ph: 9783 7520

CRANBOURNE 184 Sth Gippsland Hwy. Ph: 5996 1117

Or at the visiting sites in Mount Eliza, St John’s Village and Baxter Village.

Audiologist David Beer (right) with a patient

Stop asking ‘what?’

and join the conversation Call us today for your FREE hearing test

Ph 9783 7520

Hastings Community Health 185 High Street, Hastings

www.nepeanhearing.com.au

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■ DENTAL

ULTIMATE BOUTIQUE DENTISTRY Dental Studio 2-Twenty offers a boutique dental experience, with the latest technology, a brand new surgery, state of the art equipment, and the bonus of three decades of experience treating people.

Dr Albery has undertaken advanced training in crown, bridge and implants dentistry, and completed his Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy in Myofascial Acupuncture. He is a founding member of the Australian Society of Dental Aesthetics and a founding member of the Peninsula Headache Clinic. “As a professional team, we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service, as well as our expertise and state of the art dental technology. When you come to Dental Studio 2-Twenty, you don’t just get the very best in restorative and cosmetic dentistry – you get a fast, friendly service, personalised to suit your needs and budget,” says Dr Albery.

For over 30 years, Dr John Albery has been putting smiles on the faces of clients across the Mornington Peninsula, and continues with his boutique clinic, Dental Studio 2-Twenty. “With a combination of professional experience and the latest technology, we pride ourselves on providing

each and every one of our customers with excellence in restorative and cosmetic dentistry,” says Dr Albery. “With very few exceptions, we can handle all of your dental needs inhouse. That means you won’t have to waste time waiting and travelling for a referral. Instead, we provide everything you need in our modern

practice and at an affordable price.” Dr Albery opened Dental Studio 2-Twenty 18 months ago, to offer the unique boutique dental service to the peninsula. “I started working as a dentist back in 1982 in Frankston and have always worked on the Mornington Peninsula. In 2007 I packed up and

Brilliant smiles are created here

went to Ceduna on the Nullarbor Plain to work in aboriginal communities,” says Dr Albery, who ended up staying there for four years. “I helped to set up a government clinic there and then came back to Mornington where I have opened my new practice, after encouragement by friends and relatives.”

Dental Studio 2-Twenty is a practice focused on advanced cosmetic and restorative dentistry, and we can help with everything from restoring worn and broken down teeth to replacing missing teeth with dentures, crowns, bridges or dental implants. Dental Studio 2-Twenty is at 2-20 Bruce Street, Mornington. Phone 5973 6611. www.dentalstudio220.com.au

Make an appointment for a relaxed, no obligation chat with Dr John Albery

Where experience and the latest technology combine to give you the very best in modern dentistry. We offer a friendly, personalised and professional service.

Rebuild chipped, cracked, broken, stained or worn teeth. Close gaps and spaces. Uncomfortable, loose fitting dentures? Try our mini implants, quick, cost effective and can be modeled to your existing dentures.

Eat, laugh and smile again. All aspects of cosmetic and restorative dentistry from one location: Crowns, bridges, implants, root canal therapies and general dentistry.

We’ll send you home with a smile. • All eligible health funds • Veterans Affairs • All major credit cards are accepted

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■ PHYSIOTHERAPY

HEAD FOR THE BEACHBOX A REFRESHING CHANGE IN HEALTHCARE Beachbox Physiotherapy. The Classic ‘Beachbox Blue’ building, metres from the beach, in the heart of Seaford. If you are driving along the Nepean Highway, you can’t miss us! Stressed? Sore? Pull in and let us help you out!

The Beachbox look may be classic, but our treatment is cutting edge! Our staff has breadth and longevity of experience, that adds quality to Allied Healthcare on the Mornington Peninsula. Beachbox Physiotherapy is more than Physio. We are a ‘One -StopShop’ for your Allied health needs. Beachbox now has Rehabilitation Imaging, a state-of-the-art imaging system which allows you to see your soft tissue injury, and how it progresses through your rehabilitation. See the progress of your treatment, in real time! We Have:•

Physio

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Podiatry

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Exercise Physiology

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Pilates

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Acupuncture

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Massage

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Chinese Medicine

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Dietician

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Rehabilitation Imaging

All this under one roof, with ample off street parking!

Adam and Samantha Abbas the practice owners started in rehab and physiology on Harley Street, London’s premier medical district and had a busy practice from the 5* Landmark . Adam, born and bred in Melbourne, brought his expertise back to his home city! Samantha a double Olympian and finalist uses her physiology background to oversee the Pilates at the clinic and create Performance Pilates for athletes. Dale Brown our Podiatrist is very well respected across the Peninsula with a wealth of foot care experience. Barbara Mitchell our dietician is requested to work throughout S.E. Melbourne and we are very fortunate to have her in Seaford.

Please check out our website for all our practitioners’ friendly faces and qualifications!

If you chose to come to us, after your appointment, take a walk across the road to one of the best piers and beaches around. Clearing the mind after treatment can aid healing!

At ‘The Beachbox’ we cater for all! We bulk bill Medicare, TAC, Workcover, DVA and have very competitive rates on our private funded consultation. Our mission is to aid healing, in a caring, friendly and relaxed environment.

Beachbox Physiotherapy 133 Nepean Hwy, Seaford. Phone 9036 7700

Estelle Abbas our Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine practitioner has her own practice in the city, and treats mainly pain syndromes, fertility and menstrual disorders, digestion problems and emotional stress.

For a

refreshing approach

to better body health Benefit from our range of treatments including:

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PHYSIOTHERAPY PILATES / REHABILITATION PODIATRY MASSAGE / SPORTS THERAPY ACUPUNCTURE / CHINESE MEDICINE DIETITIAN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY REHABILITATION ULTRASOUND IMAGING

So for quality therapy in a relaxed, holistic environment make an appointment at Beachbox today.

133 Nepean Highway, Seaford t 9036 7700 e admin@beachboxphysiotherapy.com.au www.beachboxphysiotherapy.com.au Frankston Times 6 July 2015

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