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Photograph exhibition THE works of local artist Bronwyn Kidd will be displayed at the Frankston Arts Centre this month. Pictures such as her 1995 work Homage to John French No.1 (pictured) will be displayed. See story page 6. Picture: Supplied
CEO pay rises during pandemic Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au A PANDEMIC and recession hasn’t stopped Frankston councillors from approving a pay rise for their CEO. Behind closed doors at their 31 August meeting, councillors endorsed a recommendation for CEO Phil Cantillon to receive a 3 per cent pay increase.
Frankston mayor Sandra Mayer said “this decision was about securing the knowledge, capability, and leadership Frankston City Council that residents need and deserve, particularly during and beyond COVID-19.” “The committee undertook extensive benchmarking prior to making the recommendation and determined that Mr Cantillon’s annual salary was noticeably lower than the industry standard,” she said. “As outlined in the
public meeting minutes, the resolution simply aligns his annual remuneration with that of CEOs from similar sized councils.” Phil Cantillon was appointed as Frankston Council’s chief executive last year after the departure of former CEO Dennis Hovenden. Council did not provide The Times with the CEO’s current salary, but it is understood that the previous CEO was paid more than $300,000 a year.
The pay rise comes amid a period of unprecedented financial difficulty for Frankston residents. A Grattan Institute study released in June found that 7.9 per cent of jobs in the local Dunkley electorate were lost as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, making the area among the hardest hit in the state (“Frankston hit hard by job losses”, The Times, 9/6/20). Frankston Council’s annual budget for the 2020/2021 financial year was
passed in June. It contained a 2 per cent rate rise for residents, and projected a $9.92 million surplus (“Ratepayers to fund $60 million in new works”, The Times, 9/6/20). Earlier this year, Frankston councillors approved a COVID-19 support package for residents worth over $6 million. A $200 rate waiver for ratepayers on JobSeeker payments was among the measures they approved.
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Ambassador could be home for older residents Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au
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A PROPOSAL to allow people over the age of 50 to reside permanently at the notorious Ambassador Hotel has not been approved by Frankston Council, but discussions are set to continue. The permit in place at the hotel reads that “the owner covenants and agrees that no dwelling allowed by the permit on the land will be used as a principal place of residence, without the further written consent of council”. The owners at the hotel sought to amend that to read “‘the owner covenants and agrees that no dwelling on the land will accommodate persons who are under the age of 50 years (other than siblings, spouses or descendants of land owner/s or principal tenants).” Councillors did not support the amendment at their latest meeting, but agreed to continue discussions with the owners on potential mechanisms to improve safety at the site. Those discussions will cover potential changes relating to residents over the age of 50. Melinda Ryan from Town Planning and Co made a submission on behalf of the owner’s corporation. She said that the changes would mean that “no dwelling on the land would accommodate people who are under 50 years, whether or not it’s a principal place of residence or otherwise. So there will be no short term accommodation of younger persons.” Ms Ryan said the proposed change would apply to 109
apartments. A report prepared by council officers read that the purpose of the change was to “reduce the anti-social behaviour of its occupants”. The site has developed a bad reputation for crime. Between December 2019 and February 2020, 20 arrests were made at the hotel (“Ambassador arrests spike”, The Times, 17/2/20). The reasons councillors gave for not
approving the changes were that “the agreement does not need to be amended to achieve the desired outcome of allowing occupation by those over 50, there would be persons who would be disadvantaged by the ending of the agreement, the amendment removes council’s contractual control,” and that there had been “no change in circumstance to necessitate the amendment.” Cr Colin Hampton said the idea had
merit. “We had to reply to this request from the owners of the Ambassador, but we have added a provision that this council or the next will sit down with the owners and talk about possible solutions,” he said. “This can be turned around at any point with a notice of motion. Let’s get down and talk to them about a solution, I think the over 50s result is a good solution for the site.”
Cr Steve Toms expressed concerns that the changes would leave young people struggling to find accommodation. “I don’t feel comfortable with an arrangement that leaves young people seeking emergency housing at the Ambassador being absolutely blocked from doing so by this mechanism,” he said. Cr Brian Cunial said “there are plenty of other places where younger people can get (...) residential accommodation. They need to be managed and they need people to know what they are doing to actually help them out.” “To be frank if it was me that owned units in that development I wouldn’t want too many younger people in there because that might affect the value of my investment,” he said. Cr Kris Bolam said “I hear Cr Toms’ concerns about exclusions of young people but I ought to remind councillors we did the exact same thing two years ago at Sandpiper Place. We put a provision in place that only made it available to young people or students.” “It’s no secret that a number of owners have received penalties for contravening bylaws or health and safety issues, but those issues ares separate,” he said. “If anyone is going to come to council from that [Ambassador] complex and seek a good faith solution, they need to resolve those issues first and foremost.” Councillors voted unanimously to not give approval to the proposed changes to the section 173 agreement, but to continue discussions with the owners moving forward.
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New clinic to care for cancer patients A “SYMPTOM and urgent review clinic” has been launched by Peninsula Health to aid patients with the management of side effects caused by anti-cancer treatment. Based at the Frankston Hospital Chemotherapy day unit, patients will be able to access real-time support both over the phone and in person. Oncology and Haematology nurse practitioner and project lead Lisa Taylor said the clinic is “a welcome addition to Peninsula Health as it allows us to provide exceptional cancer
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care to the patients in our community”. Cancer care nurses can provide advice via telehealth video and phone calls or recommend in-person attendance for further management. “Our patients can now access timely care and receive prompt medical attention when they develop symptoms related to their cancer treatments. Not only will the SURC help improve the quality and experience of our cancer patients, it will potentially reduce unnecessary presentations to the emer-
gency department which is particularly important during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Ms Taylor said. Peninsula Health says that through the SURC Supportive Care Screening of Needs, the clinic will also be able to identify and offer necessary support to high-risk and vulnerable patients. This includes those aged 70 and over, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, those with mental health needs, and socially isolated persons.
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Car set ablaze by two men TWO men who set a car alight in Cranbourne North last month are wanted by police. Police believe that two men set a car parked at a house on Freshfields Drive alight at around 2.30am on 22 August. One man poured an accelerant from a plastic bottle onto the car before igniting the blaze. The two men fled towards Thomp-
sons Road, and have not been caught. The occupant of the house observed the incident and extinguished the flames with a hose. The exterior of the car is extensively damaged, but nobody was hurt. Images of two men police wish to speak to have been released. They are both wearing hooded jumpers, track pants, and sneakers.
Anyone who recognises the men or with information can call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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Candidates told to be transparent FRANKSTON councillors have called on candidates for the October elections to voluntarily disclose their interests in a bid to boost transparency. At the 31 August meeting, councillors voted to encourage election candidates to decline donations from lobbyists, people who have made or are expected to make applications to council, and people involved in the property development, tobacco, or gambling industries. Candidates have also been called on to publicly disclose donations and gifts within five days of receiving them. Incumbent councillors asked candidates to declare “the name of any company or other body corporate or unincorporated in which the candidate holds an office as a director or otherwise” and “the name or description of any company or body in which the candidate holds a beneficial interest.” Frankston Council will write to the local government minister to ask that those measures be introduced as requirements. Nominations for the 2020 council elections close on 22 September. Voters are expected to receive their ballot packs in the mail in early October.
turn of the millennium. Her works can be seen from the street front at Cube 37 from 31 August to 20 September. Ms Kidd has worked in Melbourne and London. She says that her picture of model Paula Hamilton, taken in 1993, was among her most prominent memories of working in photography. “I was just 24, and photographing such beautifully designed and crafted garments and having a model like Paula in front of the lens set the bar for me,” she said. “She brushed luminous white powder above her cheek bones to reflect the light, a technique I only photographed again as used on the iconic Tania Mallet. I shot 200 rolls of colour transparency film over 2 days.” Ms Kidd is now based around Frankston. To see her works while leaving home for allowed activities, walk past the Arts Centre at 25/37 Davey St, Frankston. MODEL, Roupell Street, London No.4 by Bronwyn Kidd.
Exhibition on display THE works of local photographer Bronwyn Kidd will be displayed at the Frankston Arts Centre this month. Ms Kidd works with fashion and portraiture photography. Her newest exhibition #STYLE is a collection of two decades worth of photos, depicting rapidly changing styles since the
Boarders are not budging during crisis By Cameron McCullough STAGE four restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19 have been hard for everyone. Disruption to regular routines and weeks on end without face-to-face contact with friends and family. But spare a thought for the members of one segment of the community who faced an agonising decision because of the coronavirus pandemic - overseas students. Those boarding at Peninsula Grammar, Mount Eliza had to decide whether to return home or remain in Australia for an unknown length of time. “As the coronavirus pandemic gathered steam earlier in the year, it became apparent that students would have to make a difficult decision,” Wendy Lawson, the school's head of girls boarding said. “They could board one of the last flights out to their home countries or stay. But staying meant that they were here for the duration of the crisis and for as long as it took for normal international travel to resume. “The initial decisions made by the students were huge. We then sought to support them as much as possible with the decisions they had made.” It was a difficult time at the boarding school, with open conversations about the best way forward. Would the students, still children, decide to go back to their families, friends, and all they know? Or would they decide to put their education first and stay? Many decided to leave, but 55 stayed. Chip, a year 12 student from Hanoi in Vietnam, booked a flight home, but then cancelled it. “My parents wanted me to go
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Wendy Lawson, the school’s head of girls boarding at Peninsula Grammar and principal Stuart Johnston with three of the school’s overseas students who decided to stay, Chip Nguyen, Kai Ikida and Sarah Lin. Picture: Gary Sissons home,” Chip said. “I didn’t want to risk my studies though and persuaded them that I was safe here.” Sarah, year 11, from Fujian Province in China, has been living at the school's boarding house for 18 months and her parents wanted her to stay. “They knew it was safe for me here. They trusted the school would keep me safe, so I decided to stay.” Kai, year 12, from Japan, had to persuade his mother that it was best for him to stay.
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“My mother wanted me to return to Japan, but my father agreed I should stay,” he said. “As a year 12 student, I knew returning would be very disruptive to my studies, and I really wanted to finish the year.” Returning to Japan would add the extra complication of him trying to return to Melbourne for the start of university next year. Adding to the students' isolation are the restrictions that have mostly kept them confined to the school grounds. Principal Stuart Johnston acknowl-
edges the sacrifice made by the students and the spirit they show. “We cannot underestimate how difficult a decision this was for each student,” Mr Johnston said. “And our school has been fortunate enough to have been entrusted the care of these young students in this time of international crisis. “But, more important than that, is the spirit these students show. Their strength and resilience have been incredible to watch. “They have not returned to the lov-
ing arms of their parents in over eight long months. They have not smelled the familiar scent of the cherry blossoms in Tokyo or walked the busy streets of bustling Shanghai. They have not laughed with friends in the cafes of Hanoi. “Yet in their humility, in their unyielding grace, there exists a profound determination to persist, and an unbreakable unity born of circumstance.”
“The people coughing, the people gasping for air - it was terrifying.” Sam was admitted to the COVID ward, struggling to breathe, to the sound of others around him coughing and gasping for air. One by one, he watched patients get taken into negative pressure rooms, sealed off by multiple doors, with no support network. As a healthcare worker who’s now recovering at home, Sam’s hope is that in this fight against coronavirus, we all understand that we are the front line. We all have a part to play by staying home to help stop the spread of the virus. If you have symptoms - please get tested. Payments of $450 are available to help you stay home and wait for your test result.
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Council interested in leasing golf course site Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au KINGSTON councillors have expressed an interest in leasing the Kingswood site at Dingley Village to reopen the golf course. The Dingley Village site was purchased by Australian Super in 2014 for $125 million. The original proposal for the land, to subdivide it and build nearly 800 residential dwellings, did not proceed after Kingston Council voted to abandon the planning scheme amendment for rezoning in late 2018 (“Council tees off on golf course plans”, The Times, 24/10/18). Golf is no longer played at the site, and its future remains unclear. At their 24 August meeting, Kingston councillors voted to write to the owners of the golf course to “ascertain any interest in leasing the Kingswood land to the City of Kingston for the purpose of council establishing an 18 hole public golf course”. After council receives a response from the owner, it is expected to prepare a detailed report to assess the viability of the proposal. Cr Rosemary West said “this would be the best possible outcome to what’s been an unfortunate, badly handled, absolutely distressing, and heartbreaking process. Dingley Village residents are losing what they call the green heart of Dingley.” “It’s very clear that the super fund that bought this was very badly advised,” she said. “It seems to me not far beyond belief that they might de-
cide to take a loss, they might become a good landowner and a philanthropic land owner, and keep the course and lease it to council to run. “Council of course leased the original Kingston public golf course near Moorabbin Airport. That was leased by council for many years, it was very successful, I think it made a couple of hundred thousand dollars a year. “This would have to be one of the most magnificent 18 hole golf courses anywhere around. It’s practical, we have done it before, and we can do it
again.” Cr Tamara Barth, who moved the motion, praised the work of local community groups who have advocated for maintaining the golf course. “The Dingley Village Community Association have been very active in this space continuously. There’s a number of lobby groups situated in Dingley with the view that they should get better community outcomes for that space,” she said. “Part of their advocacy is reaching out to councillors asking for interven-
Station opens but works continue CHELTENHAM Station has been officially reopened. The old station was torn down this year as part of level crossing removal works. After two months of construction, the new station is completed. Eight stations have been replaced or remodelled on the Frankston line as part of level crossing removal works. Four more are still scheduled to be redeveloped too. The new Cheltenham Station has two sets of lifts and stairs and a new forecourt and community open space. A multi-level car park is set to be completed next year. Frankston line trains have been running through the new rail trenches below Park and Charman roads in Cheltenham and Balcombe Road in Frankston Times
Super put out a statement that read that it would “consider the new planning guidelines as it determines the most appropriate way to proceed with plans for the site”. Under the new guidelines, at least 20 per cent of the land area at converted golf courses must be set aside as publicly accessible useable open space. Cr West criticised the policy calling it a “golf course land grab” that “allows people who have acquired golf courses to go over the heads of council.”
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tion to see if we can help and assist them turn that wonderful open space into something that can be enjoyed more by the community.” Cr West said “the community of Dingley have run the most amazing campaign, the 8000 submissions we received in opposition to the development application was very telling.” The state government published their revised guidelines for the conversion of golf course land for other purposes in June this year. After the document was released, Australian
Mentone since mid-July. Works at the station will still continue though, with a green space linking Cheltenham’s retail precinct with the new station and Cheltenham Park still scheduled to be constructed. Further down the line, Kingston Council has resolved to commit $750,000 to the construction of a new pedestrian bridge at Chelsea Station. The mayor Georgina Oxley said that “council has invested $750,000 in the project to deliver a fantastic outcome for the Chelsea community that will see a new 6.8 metre wide bridge with enhanced design features including ramps, new lighting, seating, shading and landscaping.” “Access will also be improved
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with both steps and DDA compliant accessible ramps on both sides of the pedestrian bridge between Chelsea Road and The Strand. We want to make sure communities and businesses on both sides of the rail line feel connected and there is easy access to shops and other community facilities,” she said. “The new train station along with the pedestrian bridge is the first step in the much needed revitalisation of Chelsea’s shopping centre and a major investment in the area’s future.” Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson “we’ve transformed the Cheltenham and Mentone communities with three level crossings gone for good, and two new stations with plenty of space for the community to enjoy.”
THE deadline to register pools and spas with council has been extended. The state government has mandated all residents must register their pools and spas with their local council. A registration fee of $79 applies. The registration deadline has been extended until 1 November. The mayor Sandra Mayer said “with everything that is happening, it is understandable if this has slipped your mind but registering is easy on council’s website.” “Following registration, pool and spa owners are required to engage an independent building surveyor or inspector to check their barriers meet safety standards. [But] you can still register now and have the pool or spa inspected at a later date when restrictions are lifted, there is no need to worry,” she said. Pools or spas, either temporary or permanent, need to be registered with council if they can hold more than 30 centimetres of water. Once registered, the pool or spa must be
inspected every four years and the owner will have to lodge a compliance certificate with council. “Registering and maintaining your pool or spa is a small price to pay to ensure it is safe, especially with many families spending extra time at home,” Cr Mayer said. “Backyard drownings are preventable through making sure your pool, spa and safety fence are up to standard and climbable objects aren’t left close to barriers. We appreciate your cooperation in registering before November 1.” To register visit frankston.vic.gov. au/poolandsparegistration
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Hypocritical to complain about visiting ‘outsiders’ It is remarkable that many people on the Mornington Peninsula are still complaining about people from Melbourne, tourists and city people in an us versus them rhetoric. Spare me. Those doing the constant complaining must never travel into the city to watch a game of football at the MCG. They must never have gone shopping in the “big smoke” or view the Myer windows at Christmas. They must never venture out into the big wide world to enjoy the many other things that Victoria, indeed the country, have to offer. If they did, they would have to be the worst type of hypocrite. The peninsula does not belong to you simply because you live here. You cannot barricade yourselves in and prevent all others from entering. Have you ever thought what would happen to the peninsula if “city folk” stopped coming? Businesses rely on tourism, particularly seasonal tourism. They rely on people jumping on Peninsula Link and moseying on down to the beach and spending their money. Quite frankly, some business would not be able to open year round if they didn’t have the tourists to prop up their margins. The signs I have seen erected at the beaches are shameful. The constant whinging is tiresome. People who own holiday houses also pay rates. As far as I am concerned, they can and should be welcomed. For the record, I grew up here and I live in Rye. Kristie Cronin, Rye
Crab the opportunity Celebration of the annual moulting aggregations of the Australian giant spider crabs in the shallow waters accessible to the general public has long been a winter tourism drawcard for our region and, over decades, has become a spontaneous part of Mornington Peninsula’s culture and tradition. The growing SOS #saveourspidercrabs campaign (with a petition supported by more than 33,500 signatures) would love to see the vision of a celebration, education and conservation-focussed spider crab festival realised (“Festival links to crabs with cuttlefish” The News 2/9/20). For decades locals, interstate and overseas visitors and film crews have flocked to the Mornington Peninsula in winter to witness the wondrous spectacle of the moulting of the spider crabs. With both local tourism and the crabs themselves having come under significant threat over the past season, now is the perfect time to start planning events that will benefit businesses in the region by safeguarding and celebrating this unique natural tourist attraction. For a MornPen Under the Sea festival based at Rye, think parades, face painting, film screenings, marine life talks at the pub, image and art exhibitions, carnival attractions, a marine-life themed education week for peninsula schools, with the spectacular natural phenomenon of moulting aggregations of the spider crabs as a special bonus highlight if we get the timing right. Never before has the Mornington Peninsula needed such an amazing event to look forward to for years to come more than we do now. This is an amazing opportunity for this region, let’s make it happen. PT Hirschfield, founder Spider Crabs Melbourne
Aged care neglect Why does it take the coronavirus to prove beyond doubt that a shortage of staff, in private nursing homes particularly, is the cause of neglect? In about 2003, there was a royal commission into aged care when the number of residents per staff member was increased. These same nursing staff are now also expected to multitask and be responsible for the considerable amount of paperwork, with less time to do it. How can you expect staff to have sufficient time to give residents the daily necessities required, not to mention the obvious special care necessary to those with failing health or mobility. Another issue, quite separate, is the quality of food. Elderly people need less, but of a higher
quality. We do not need another expensive royal commission. Nothing improved after the last one. Private nursing homes are going up at an amazing rate, obviously the need is there. Owners who operate these centres are making a considerable profit at the expense of residents who are at a disadvantage. Bearing in mind, owners could not afford to extend their portfolio otherwise. The magic dollar has a lot to answer for, and their conscience. Margaret Gordon, Frankston South
Let nature prevail It seems to me that there is a disproportionate response to COVID-19. In Australia, only 20 people under the age of 60 have died. There is, what I think, an unfixable problem in the aged care sector – which I call heaven’s waiting room. In my opinion we should remove the lockdown restrictions and let nature take its course and let the younger generation get their lives back to normal. This year is not unprecedented, as the media want us to believe. The ABC reported on 11 February: “While 2019 saw the highest number of influenza cases across the country, 2017 still holds the record for the highest number of flurelated deaths, with over 1100 cases. Last year there were over 900 influenza linked deaths in Australia”. Currently at 600 deaths nationally, the death toll this year is not unprecedented – but the level of media exposure and the enforced lockdowns certainly are. Graeme Hector Willis, Mount Eliza
Andrews maligned It is quite unsurprising that the Labor government haters who go on about [Premier Daniel] Andrews’ mismanagement, mistakes, or worse, denigration, yet make no attempt to actually examine these ‘“errors”. The fact apparently that the prime minister [Scott Morrison] favoured self-isolation for quarantining rather than what all states did, that is using security guards. NSW used a mixture of police and security guards. Was that the first mistake? Was relying on returned travellers behaving correctly another mistake? Or that guards misbehaving, government mismanagement? Did you expect Dan Andrews to be patrolling hotel corridors at 2am to ensure compliance? Another “error”? Apparently, Victoria Police preferred the government using security guards because the police, already stretched with the COVID-19 crises, did not want to act as babysitters for returning travellers who, after all, were not criminals. The common thread of fierce critics of Andrews seems to be that he should not have relied on ordinary citizens to behave correctly. What was the alternative? So, critics, please explain in detail what you would have done differently? Michael Davy, Rosebud
‘Scurrilous behaviour’ Thank you for providing such a good service in keeping Mornington Peninsula people informed. It made me sad that you had to publicise some truly scurrilous behaviour by people who have taken misinformation to a “beyond Trump” dimension (“Video flies in face of poll rules” The News 2/9/20). I think Cr David Gill has represented the Red Hill Ward very well over the past few years and was instrumental in encouraging a more collegiate Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, in spite of the inexperience of many councillors after the last council election. Cr Gill also performed very effectively as mayor and was extremely responsive when local issues required action or negotiation. Peter Monie, Flinders
Video a joke Now, Cr David Gill and [Mornington Peninsula Shire] mayor [Cr Sam] Hearn are crying fowl [sic] about a video (“Video flies in face of poll rules” The News 2/9/20).
They need to get serious. This is a spoof, a mockumentary. It was not made with any input from the Peninsula Aero Club. Look at the mocking issues that were mentioned: the [Rosebud] pool fiasco; farm gate sales; the wall [at The Pillars, Mount Martha]; VCAT/planning; speed limits; rural rates; beach box fees. But no, they come out pointing the finger at Peninsula Aero Club. Shame on them. And yes, we are fighting back tooth and nail against what we view as an unlawful and unjustified attack on our right to exist. To me this mockumentary was a rare comic interlude. Rolfe Summerhayes, Mornington Editor: The writer is listed as a director on the Peninsula Aero Club website.
Information lacking Brewis Atkinson claims to speak on behalf of the majority of Tyabb residents regarding proposed limits on Tyabb airfield (“Umpire to decide” Letters 2/9/20). I believe nothing could be further from the truth. He claims to have conducted an “extensive survey” of Tyabb residents but fails to mention his survey seems to have ignored legitimate polling conventions. Anecdotal evidence from Tyabb residents indicates that he abandoned surveys of individuals once he found they supported the airfield. Further, it’s alleged he used leading questions to “push poll” people into giving answers that supported his anti-airfield stance. He should publish his survey questions and results so that we can all judge their validity, or otherwise, for ourselves. Brewis claims that [Mornington Peninsula Shire] Council is taking Peninsula Aero Club to VCAT based on a legal opinion from “senior counsel”. I’d like to know where he got that information, because council has refused to release this legal opinion to the ratepayers who paid for it. Not even freedom of information requests could obtain a copy. Unless council’s intention is to close the airfield, this proposed VCAT frolic is a pointless and expensive exercise. I’m reminded of previous council attempts to bully and harass the aero club by enforcing a flying ban on Sunday mornings designed to protect a church which closed nearly 50 years ago. I’m also reminded of a recent VCAT finding that council had acted “unlawfully” against the airfield. The recent media release from Cr [Julie] Morris and mayor [Cr Sam] Hearn about the VCAT action was a sad attempt to justify an expensive legal frolic to harass the aero club. They conveniently forgot to mention that they were both “pulling the pin” from council, leaving ratepayers to hold the grenade of the substantial cost of council’s abuse of legal process. Eric Collier, Somerville
Fines for bike tracks Mornington Peninsula Shire should start fining parents for the vandalism and making them pay for the rehabilitation of the land (“Closures lead to DIY BMX tracks” The News 24/8/20). Many of these bushland areas remain because they are valuable remnants of flora and fauna. Thousands of volunteer hours are put in to maintain these places, so to see them destroyed is unacceptable. I’m sure the parents of these track builders wouldn’t like what they care about being vandalised. Neale Adams, Bittern
Useful BMX trails I live near Citation Oval in Mount Martha. There have been mountain bike trails there for quite some time now, going down from the footy ovals towards the [Balcombe] estuary (“Closures lead to DIY BMX tracks” The News 24/8/20). In early August, the first week of stage four lockdown, [Mornington Peninsula Shire] council went in and completely flattened all the trails. I thought that was a despicable act, especially at the start of stage four lockdown. I know of lots of kids and adults that used those tracks. Exercise is extremely important for physical and mental health. Especially as the five kilometre radius from home is in force. I feel this act is contradictory to the shire’s 2020 Ridesafe proposal, where councillors are saying they want to encourage riding and create more paths. I know there needs to be a balance of envi-
ronmental protection, but this area is zoned recreational reserve and mountain bike trails don’t remove any vegetation, apart from grass, as the trails are scratched out around existing trees. I feel the council needs to be called out on what it’s done here, it need to look after residents and invest in more trails and interconnections of trials, not just write about it (Ridesafe plan) and spend money removing them. James Boyd, Mount Martha
Outrageous interest Given we have had a royal commission into banking and, to a limited extent, financial institutions, I for one don’t think it was broad enough by a long shot. Why, when doing internet banking recently, transferring money to pay bills electronically it will take more than two days for the funds to be paid? This is outrageous greed of the banks which is just the pressing of buttons after all. The other matter is interest, charged by credit cards. Given the banks and other credit institutions are giving next to nothing in interest on money in folks accounts, they have the audacity to charge, in many cases, more than 19 per cent interest on these cards. I am fortunate enough to make sure I pay and are able to pay on time. As we saw, the banks and other financial institutions were brought kicking and screaming to the royal commission, denying there was anything thing to see. Funny these corporate cowboys and girls didn’t suffer much from the exposure of what were, sometimes illegal and immoral transactions. No one as far as I am aware has ended up in prison, just lost their jobs or bonuses. Abit of a different story to the [Centrelink] robodebt fiasco. The pain and ongoing tragedy that continues. Is it any wonder people like myself are just so so angry about all the injustices which keep continuing unabated? To quote a great saying from a popular TV show: I am as mad as hell. Denise Hassett, Mount Martha
Yacht insecure The report of the rescue of the sinking yacht Zenith, from San Remo, which was towed to the Flinders pier by Volunteer Marine Rescue, Hastings was not quite the whole story. The yacht was left tied in an inadequate manner, stern on to a rising south easterly wind and an increasingly wild sea over the next several days. At one stage all lines securing the yacht except one had parted and that remaining line was itself damaged. It was only the intervention by several experienced members of Flinders Yacht Club and the CFA and others over a number of days at risk to themselves and using their own tackle that saved the heavy yacht from being washed ashore and being written off. The Flinders pier was also in danger of being damaged. The action was typical of the community spirit in Flinders to help those in need. David Wright. Flinders
Danger road The state government’s endorsement of China’s Belt and Road policy is another step closer to losing our sovereignty. Are we that poor that we need help from a superpower to develop our own infrastructure? The federal government also lacks foresight in protecting Australia’s independence. Many large farms have been sold to Chinese interests and even Darwin’s port, a strategic gateway to Australia, has a 99-year lease to China. COVID-19 has highlighted the value of being economically independent but supportive of other countries. The federal and state governments should not embrace policies that endanger this. Australians should bear in mind that there is a long history of countries using the pretext that their interests or citizens are threatened in order to place embargoes on, or even invade, other countries. Embracing China’s Belt and Road policy opens the door to this. Henry Kelsall, the Sustainable Future Association, Frankston Frankston Times
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Mr Hoban’s Departure – Shire Council’s Tribute Compiled by Cameron McCullough AT the special meeting of the shire of Frankston and Hastings last Wednesday week, Cr. Hoban, president, presided for the last time. Cr. Oates spoke in high praise of the capable manner in which Cr. Hoban had carried out his duties as President of the Shire. He had been thoroughly impartial in carrying out the responsible duties of his office, and the council felt proud of the capable and dignified manner in which he had represented the shire on all occasions. Crs Mason, Armstrong and others spoke in appreciation of Cr Hoban and while regretting his departure, hoped that on his return from his trip abroad he would resume his place in the public life of the district. It was unanimously resolved to record appreciation of Cr Hoban’s services, under the seal of the Council. Cr Hoban, in reply, said be appreciated deeply the sentiments expressed by his colleagues. He had endeavored to do his duty, and it was gratifying to find that his efforts had given satisfaction. *** MR D. E. Hoban, leaves Melbourne today by the 4.30 express train for Kalgoorlie W. A. *** IT is probable that a welcome will be extended to Lieut Parer at Frankston. Arrangements are now being discussed and a definite announcement may be expected within the next few days. *** THE Railway Commissioners will
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arrive at Frankston on their annual visit of inspection on Wednesday, 8th September, at 10.57 a.m., and will leave for Mornington at 11.50. *** MR Milner Macmaster, of the Bay Estate Agency, Frankston, intimates that pending the opening of his local office about three week’s hence, he will be winding up affairs in Melbourne, inspecting properties in the district, and interviewing clients. On Saturday, September 4th, he will be at Balmoral House, Melbourne Road. Next week he will be in Melbourne on Monday and Tuesday, at Dromana and Rosebud on Wednesday and Thursday, and at Balmoral House on Friday and Saturday. *** THE Methodist School Hall was well filled on Tuesday night, when the members of the congregation met for a social evening. After several items, etc, by Mrs Angwin, Misses Purves, G. T’wining, Ella and Effe Gale, and Messrs Barber and Grey, the Rev. C. Angwin, who presided, referred to the long-standing debt on the church. It was resolved to attempt to raise £100 by straight off giving. The proposal was promptly acted upon, and £53 was guaranteed in the room The signing of the Doxology brought a most pleasant and profitable evening to a close. *** ON every hand congratulations are pouring into the committee of the Frankston Band Pictures on the excellence of last Saturday’s programme,
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both for screening and for subjects screened. The star picture, “You cannot have everything” showed some splendid photography and facial expressions. Through the courtesy of Mr Harry Garrood, of Frankston, the pictures of the semi-final match Hastings v Mornington were shown on the screen. Mr Garrood is to be commended on the excellence of his photography. *** THIS week the Japanese actor Sessue Hayaukawa, with Fanny Ward appearing in that famous picture “The Cheat” which is undoubtedly one of the most powerful dramas yet presented on the screen. Not only will you benefit yourself by seeing it but you will be helping to support the town band. *** A MEETING of the Frankston Soldiers’ Memorial Committee was held on Wednesday, 25th ult. Cr W. J. Oates was elected chairman, and others present were – Cr. W. P. Mason, Messrs A. K. T. Sambell, W. Hanton, Hill, Morrison, Brody Young and Vicars. (sec). A letter was read from the Country Roads Board re application for land in front of Mechanics’ Institute as site for Memorial Hall. The Board agreed to make the site available for memorial, but did not favor the idea of a building being erected in that position. The committee decided to accept the site, and to proceed at once with the erection of a suitable memorial, the secretary to obtain designs and estimates forthwith.
The question of a building for use as Soldiers’ club rooms on another site, will receive consideration later. Messrs T. J. McMurtrie, John E. Jones, J. D. Jennings and C Gray. J.P., were added to the Memorial Committee. *** A FOOTBALL match was played between Langwarrin and Pearcedale at Langwarrin last Saturday. The home team scored 9-22 to their opponents 2 points. J. Dorcka acted as central umpire, and gave general satisfaction. Both teams were entertained at a grand supper in the hall, by the Langwarrin ladies. Arrangements, are now being made for the formation of a cricket club at Langwarrin. *** THE annual function known as Ladies’ Night, promoted by the Frankston Masonic Lodge, was as great a success as ever this year. The attendance was exceedingly large, visitors being present from all parts of the State. The hall was beautifully decorated, and evoked admiring comments on all sides. Dancing was interspersed with musical items, and at midnight a sumptuous supper was served. *** IN CONNECTION with the Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital appeal, a meeting of Frankston ladies was held in the Mechanics’ Institute on Tuesday afternoon, to make arrangements for holding a plain and fancy dress ball in aid of the hospital on 1st October.
A strong committee was formed. The hon sec, Mr M. Brodys reported that a string band had been engaged, and decorations on a magnificent scale arranged for. The function promises to be a great success. *** Letter To the Editor. Sir, Is there no one at the Hastings Railway Station whose duty it is to put a stop to the unseemly conduct which is now the rule rather than the exception there? As things are at the present, it is a place to be dreaded by respectable people, whose business compels them to go to the station just before the arrival of the evening train, for on the one hand are to be seen and heard drunken men making use of most abominable language, and on the other a crowd of ill-behaved children, romping without let or hindrance on the very edge of the platform. The wonder is that some of them have not been killed by the incoming train. If I remember rightly, there was, a few years ago, a rule forbidding the presence of children on railway platforms unless they had definite business there. Is that rule still in force? If so, it would be something to the credit of this town if it were properly carried out. Yours etc. DISGUSTED. Hastings, Sept 1st *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 3 September 1920.
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All Hail the Mono King By Stuart McCullough IT was nothing short magnificent. Like seeing a shark leap out of the ocean or a lion run down a gazelle in slow motion – here was one of nature’s miracles before my very eyes. My mouth was wide open in wonder, not that anyone could tell. (If there’s an advantage to having to wear a face mask, it’s that no one knows when your mouth is hanging open.) I pointed. I shouted. I did all I could to draw attention to this glorious vision. But no one seemed to notice, much less care. Turns out I’m the only one who respects the art of the mono. For those unfamiliar with the term, a ‘mono’ refers to the act of riding a two-wheeled bicycle on one wheel. It’s derived from the Latin term ‘monocytus’; coined when Gaius Appuleius Diocles took a tight corner at the hippodrome and one of the wheels of his chariot lifted off the ground. In the modern age, a mono is something you ‘pull’ on a bike, now that chariots are in notoriously short supply. There are some who claim a unicycle is a permanent mono but those heretics are missing the point. Give me two wheels, only one of which is on terra firma. That’s a mono. There’s a path that runs along the eastern side of the oval. It was there I spotted him. Long-haired and slouching like a bag of potatoes, he was oblivious to the fact that he was about to make history. Without warning, he pulled up the front wheel of his bike into the ‘mono’ position and rode. And rode. And kept riding the entire length of the oval. It was, without fear
Stuart is all smiles shortly after nailing his first-ever 'mono'.
of exaggeration, the longest mono I’ve ever seen. Having pulled a few monos myself, I know genius when I see it. This was nothing short of remarkable. Having reached the end of the oval, the youth turned his bike around and
rode back in yet another mega-mono. As if it were nothing. My first bike was a dragster. The seat was elongated, the handles were wide and there was a metal loop at the back that you could lean against or, al-
ternatively, someone could grab as if it were handle. Dragster bikes were for leisurely rides, built more for comfort than for speed. They were perfect for bitumen and ill-suited to gravel, which was all we had. Even if we were to ride our bikes to the nearest stretch of bitumen, it would have taken us to Coolart Road which was deemed ‘too dangerous’ for children to ride on. You couldn’t pull a mono on a dragster. I’m not sure it ever occurred to me to try. But bikes underwent something of a revolution in the 1980s and, suddenly, a dragster was as daggy as a pair of purple corduroy flared trousers, something to be ashamed of. I immediately put the bike in the shed where it remains to this day. I wore the purple corduroy flares a while longer. Replacing the dragster were three initials – B, M and X. ‘BMX’ is short for ‘bicycle motocross’. Unlike the dragster, the BMX was a bike made for action. You could race it or perform stunts on it. We would sit goggle-eyed as we saw others spin their bikes through the air. It was as if they could fly. Our attempts to emulate these heroes took place at a far lower altitude but it was enough to cause the adrenalin to course through our veins and permanently relocate our hearts from chest to mouth. It was nothing short of thrilling. We made our own BMX course. It included some small piles of dirt we referred to as ‘jumps’. We would time ourselves as we tore around the track in a desperate bid to break our own record. You came to know every puddle, pothole, curve and crater as you rode
around and around. We must have spent hours racing each other. I have no idea who won. And yes, amongst all this racing we mastered the art of the mono. They were necessarily brief, with success being gauged by the ability to lift wheel and return it to earth without flipping it over and landing on your back like some kind of bizarre human / metal turtle hybrid. Nothing we did then compared to what I was seeing now. To be able to ride the full length of an oval whilst pulling a mono – that was something beyond our wildest dreams. Partly because we lacked the balance. And imagination. Mostly because it was a ten kilometer trip to the nearest oval. Bike paths were a rarity then. The kid stopped, both wheels on the concrete. He then leaned forward and turned a switch before music started to float across the park. There was a speaker strapped to the handlebars. I didn’t recognize the song, but it didn’t matter. The Mono King was here and he deserved to be worshiped. During this period of lockdown, my wife has suggested I get a bike. This is partly because everyone else is doing it, but mostly because I’ve taken to wearing lycra at all times (so comfortable for me, less so for you). I’m tempted, but today’s road and mountain bikes with their wafer-thin seats don’t interest me. I want a real bike. I want a BMX. I can see myself now, doing jumps and bunny hops before pulling a mono and riding into the sunset. The Mono King is dead. All hail the Mono King. stuart@stuartmccullough.com
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By Craig MacKenzie SOMERVILLE Eagles senior coach Stan Packer and assistant Paul Robinson have committed to the State League 4 outfit for 2021. Packer filled the void last June created by David Greening’s unexpected departure. Director of football Zach Peddersen was delighted with the news and has given both coaches his backing. “I’m really pleased to have Stan and Paul leading the club forward in 2021,” Peddersen said. “Both are keen to get stuck into preseason as soon as restrictions allow us. “Stan’s been busy speaking with our squad from last year and Paul is looking into bringing youth into our reserves.” Packer’s priority is to establish the senior team at State 4 level and he expects changes to be made to the current squad. He has identified areas that need to be strengthened and will target players to do that. His task is difficult given that Somerville doesn’t pay players. “The problem we’ve got is that you’re competing against clubs who do pay players,” Packer said. “I have strong views about this and I think paying players at this level is ridiculous. “There are a lot of very average players being paid to play and when you watch some of the local clubs you wonder how they can pay some of them. “Amateur football should be about developing players not paying players.” One of the players Packer hopes can develop at Somerville is Nazif Mohammad, younger brother of exMorwell Pegasus, Doveton, Casey Comets and Frankston Pines striker Naseer Mohammad. The brothers were signed a couple of days before the season start was put on hold then eventually scrapped. “Naseer asked if he could bring down his younger brother and I said ‘of course you can’. “The young bloke is 16 and he can play alright. “These are the types of lads you want and I’ve got no qualms about putting a 16- or 17-year-old in the first team if he can play, none whatsoever.”
Storm strikes: The remains of the home team dugout at Centenary Park after high winds swept through the area recently. Stan’s the man: Somerville Eagles head coach Stan Packer has signed on for 2021. Pictures: supplied
Nazif Mohammad is a striker and played with Casey’s under-16s last year. Somerville remains keen for former senior coach Billy Rae to rejoin the club. Rae is held in high regard by Peddersen and talks have taken place between them. “There’s been nothing formal, but he’s offered to help out in any way he can,” Peddersen said. “We’re just working through a few structures at the moment and hope to have something in place where he’s in a major role. “His training and level of professionalism was brilliant for our group.” The Eagles have been active on the playing front in bringing in striker David Jones to the senior squad.
Jones, 28, played with Mount Eliza in the Bayside League last year but was keen to return to Saturday soccer hence the switch. He’s been on the books of Peninsula Strikers and Seaford United. Central defender Ash Scholes has re-committed to Somerville for next season. In NPL2 news Frankston council has opened the tender process for a major floodlighting project at Lawton Park, home of Langwarrin. The $500,000 project is jointly funded by the state government and council with the latter hoping to award the contract by 22 September. It is expected that floodlighting will be completed no later than April next year. The project is one of 13 to share in
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$4.9 million in grants from the 2019– 20 The World Game Facilities Fund, a state government initiative that assists soccer clubs and organisations to upgrade existing or develop new facilities. The main pitch will definitely be floodlit to a 200-lux capacity enabling NPL night matches to be held while at this stage the top pitch next to the new entrances will be floodlit to 100-lux capacity. Local Member for Eastern Victoria Jane Garrett acknowledged project partner Frankston council for its commitment and financial contribution to delivering this important upgrade at Lawton Park. “Football is booming in Victoria and we’re expecting growing numbers of boys and girls, men and women to sign up to play at local clubs,” she said. In State 2 news Peninsula Strikers were shocked to see the damage wrought recently by high winds. The home team dugout at Centenary Park needs a rebuild and the club has contacted council. “It was the wind storm a fortnight back, Friday I think,” club president Adrian Scialpi said. “I spoke to Fiona (Dalla-Rossa) at council and the parks team have cleaned it up, now we will start the
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process of lobbying council for new ones before next season.” In other news leading soccer identity and local resident Chris Taylor has settled a dispute with former club South Melbourne. Taylor, head coach at Oakleigh Cannons, parted ways with South in acrimonious circumstances early in 2018. It’s believed that Taylor had a year to run on a long-term contract with South. He lodged a formal complaint with FIFA’s Players’ Status Committee and was given advocacy support from Football Coaches Australia’s legal consultant based in Kuala Lumpur. FIFA ruled in his favour ordering the Greek giant to pay Taylor a substantial lump sum. South Melbourne appealed against that decision to the Confederation of Australian Sport but both parties reached a settlement prior to a ruling from that body. This was confirmed by FCA CEO Glenn Warry. “This was one of three cases settled favourably in the past 12 months involving the advocacy support of Football Coaches Australia,” Warry said. “Two of these cases involved South Melbourne.”
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Barocha remains unbeaten HORSE RACING
By Ben Triandafillou THE 100 per cent strike rate continues for Mornington-based trainer Clayton Douglas as his sole runner to date, Barocha, brought up his second straight victory at Geelong on Sunday 6 September. Coming off a five-length maiden romp at Sale last month, Barocha once again demonstrated that he’s a serious city class talent by scoring a two-and-a-half length victory in benchmark 64 grade. The four-year-old gelding by Ilovethiscity settled three-wide with cover at the rear of the field before steaming straight past his rivals in the straight and landing a comfortable win under the guidance of jockey, and Douglas’ fiancée, Jamie Kah. Trainer Clayton Douglas said he was glad to see his promising gelding perform just as well on the dry track as he did on the heavy track on debut. “I was just hoping he’d do that and it’s good to see him do it on top of the ground,” Douglas said post-race. “He’s a nice progressive horse and he can get right off the speed and he’s really electric so he’s the perfect racehorse. You couldn’t really script it better to have a horse and your first runner with this much ability. I’m really looking forward to seeing what this horse can do and hopefully he can win a nice race for me. “ Douglas had planned on stepping
the gelding up in distance in his future runs, and Sunday’s performance only enhanced his thoughts. “I want to get this horse out to 1400m and that was always the plan
just to be quiet and give them a start and obviously his ability kicked in at the furlong (200m) and he put them away really nicely today,” he said. Barocha has a couple of options
to head to next with Douglas eyeing off benchmark 70 and benchmark 78 races at Flemington and Caulfield respectively over 1400m.
Perfect run: Barocha continues trainer, Clayton Douglas’, 100 per cent strike rate with his second straight win at Geelong on Sunday. Picture: Supplied
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