September 15th 2011 by Mornington Peninsula News Group

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Weekend at the opera FORGET a night at the opera, Frankston and district residents can enjoy a weekend at the opera next month when the Victorian Opera and Frankston Arts Centre join forces. The “opera-tunity” starts at 8pm on Friday 21 October with a gala concert conducted by Richard Gill. It features a night of favourites called “Opera to Broadway”, a program of popular arias, duets and ensembles from opera as well as songs from famous musicals ranging from Carmen to Oliver and accompanied by a full orchestra. On Saturday from 10am-1pm budding opera singers from secondary schools will take part in a masterclass led by Victorian Opera chorus member Angus Grant. On Sunday from 1-8pm, anyone can test their vocal skills at “Sing Your Own Opera”, a vocal workshop for all skill levels with Mr Gill. To reserve a place or find out more, call 9784 1060 or go to www.artscentre.frankston.vic. gov.au.

In full voice: Under the direction of Richard Gill, Frankston Arts Centre comes alive to the sound of big voices and a full orchestra at a weekend of opera next month.

City centre ‘bushfire prone’ By Keith Platt NEW state government bushfire building regulations are likely to add between $3000 and $10,000 to the cost of an average house. Maps released last week show more than half of the city of Frankston as being bushfire-prone, including much of the central shopping and commercial district. While the new regulations are not retrospective, they would apply to any new or replacement buildings in the city’s centre. The percentage of designated bush-

fire-prone areas are even higher on the Mornington Peninsula, although some scrub-covered areas at Mt Martha have been given the all-clear. Building surveyor Tony Wishart of Frankston-based Plan Scan said his company’s two-storey office in Young St was now within a bushfire prone area. “They say the bushfire maps were scientifically developed, but they seem pretty crazy and defy logic,” Mr Wishart said. “Ninety per cent of jobs in housing estates will now be classed as bushfireprone, requiring at least $5000 extra

for a 20 square house.” Included in the new regulations is the need to install protective mesh on roof vents, evaporative cooling units and exhaust vents; all above-ground water or gas pipes must be metal. Mr Wishart said his company had rechecked its most recent 10 jobs and all would have been required to meet the new minimum requirements. “Borrowing an extra $5000 for 25 years is a heck of a lot of money,” he said. “Protecting houses from ember attack in the middle of an estate will be to no avail. There are never ember at-

tacks in those estates. “Everyone in the business is saying this is ridiculous and makes no sense.” Frankston Council’s acting planner Fiona Johnstone said councils were given details of the new building permit requirements just days before they were announced by the government. “It wasn’t much of a heads up, but we weren’t being asked for comment, either,” Ms Johnstone said. “They are now part of the building controls.” Ms Johnstone said the government was “only trying to protect people, and that’s a good thing”. The new bushfire-prone areas are a

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Pool knock-back FRANKSTON Council received news on 7 September that our funding application for the regional aquatic centre from the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF) has been unsuccessful in the first round. Second round offers are invited by the federal government in November and Frankston will be applying again to ensure our community can design an environmentally sustainable state of the art aquatic centre. We estimate the centre will draw people from all around the southern region of Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, attracting over 650,000 people a year. Council has committed $18.5 million and the state government $12.5 million to build the first stage of the aquatic centre, with construction beginning in 2013. To create a truly modern facility, though, one that will attract the number of visitors required to make the centre economically viable in the long term, the full project – stage one and two with therapy pools, water slides and more must be completed. Frankston Council is also keen to build an environmentally sustainable pool in order to minimise greenhouse gas emissions. This means an additional $18-$20 million must be found, and we hope the federal government can assist Frankston achieve this vital community infrastructure which is consistent with the funding contributions in other neighbouring municipalities. Our council will not give up and will continue to advocate to the federal government regarding the enormous benefits this project offers for the region, and the wide level of support among our community for the full project to go ahead. Kris Bolam Mayor, Frankston City

Bay b bite itess back THE other week while surfing at Gunnamatta, I was amazed to see a large container ship anchored off The Heads. I was even more surprised when the following evening the same ship appeared to be anchored in the same place. It wasn’t until I read ‘Tide times raise queries over Heads’ dredging’ (The Times, 18/8/11) that a possible explanation surfaced. In 40 years of surfing Gunnamatta I have never seen a ship anchored in front of The Heads and can only guess it was

forced to do so by the “tidal stream limits” imposed in July. The Greens fought strongly against the channel deepening project on economic and environmental grounds. My major concern was the flow-on affect. The Port of Melbourne Corporation initially stated that water levels in Port Phillip could rise by 2cm, which they later altered to 1cm. It was obvious to me that this would cause massive, irreversible coastal erosion somewhere. This certainly has happened at Portsea and I believe this is only the start. The PoMC supported by both the then state Labor Party and Liberal opposition, “consulted” all sorts of “experts”, who designed all sorts of computer programs to support what they were going to do anyway. None of the parties paid heed to warnings from those with first-hand experience of the sea and power of water, or of the beauty of what lay beneath the surface. What a monumental muck up! Economically the project failed to deliver what it was supposed to and until these super cargo ships no longer plough the seas, which will come, they wait at the beck and call of Port Phillip and pose an even greater environmental threat anchored before a lee shore. Shame on Labor and Liberal politicians, I say, your shortsighted policy will live on forever. Henry Kelsall, former Greens candidate for Frankston, Flinders, Carrum and Dunkley

Carbox tax talk OUR Future Today is not just a catchcry, it’s a sustainable living festival at Frankston Arts Centre from 20-21 September. Businesses can find out how to go green profitably, make the most of the carbon tax, and help clients and customers reduce their impact on the environment. All activities are free. A Frankston-based carbon accounting firm will cover the implications of the tax. Cade Motteram, one of Frankston’s Carbon Warriors, said: “Whether it’s helping improve our environment, wanting to learn more about the carbon tax and what it really means for you and your business, or just wanting to save some dollars, this forum will cover it.” Mike Hill of Sustainability Victoria will be talk about how businesses can work with local government and the community. For information call 9784 1889 or go to www.ourfuturetoday.com.au.

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Council probes hospital land clearing By Mike Hast FRANKSTON Council is investigating the clearing of native vegetation at 555 McClelland Dve, Langwarrin, in the green wedge zone. The land is adjacent to the 155-bed Peninsula Private Hospital and is part of an area earmarked for a $25 million, three-stage expansion of the hospital that will more than double its size. The existing hospital building facing Cranbourne Rd will become four storeys, a new one larger than the existing one would be four storeys and there will be a multi-level car park. Contractors working for Peninsula Private appear to have jumped the gun in clearing the block. Building of stage one was not due to start until next year and would be completed in 2017. The council was alerted to the clearing almost a month ago by Defenders of the South East Green Wedge Defenders’ secretary Barry Ross wrote to the council’s acting general manager of assets, Matthew Cripps, on 19 August stating there may have been significant removal of native vegetation. Mr Ross said the clearing appeared to be part of the work covered in the combined planning scheme amendment and planning permit application for the extension of the hospital. “We would be interested to learn if the vegetation removal has received the required approval and, if not, what action council intends to take,” Mr Ross wrote. Mr Cripps replied, saying relevant officers dealing with the hospital rezoning would provide a response, but

nothing definitive has been heard since 19 August. On 1 September, after inquiries by The Times, the council’s CEO George Modrich said: “Frankston City Council has received a complaint and we are following up on the matter.” The next day, Mr Modrich said in a second email: “Officers from both the Planning and Environment departments have inspected the site, and are seeking further information to determine the legality or otherwise of the vegetation removal that has taken place.” Further inquiries by The Times have met with silence. In early June, Peninsula Private Hospital, which was bought by Australian Unity Investments through Perpetual Nominees Pty Ltd in 2006, asked the council to rezone land at 525, 555 and 559 McClelland Dve from Rural Conservation Zone and Road Zone Category to Special Use Zone so it could expand. The rezoning is needed as the expansion site is outside the Urban Growth Boundary and hospitals are not permitted in conservation zones. The hospital is at 525 McClelland Dve, a block of 27,000 square metres, and Peninsula Private wants to build three storeys on top of the existing building. It owns 555 and 559 McClelland Dve and wants to build a four-storey new building as well as car parking. The block at 555, the one cleared, is almost 21,000 square metres and 559 is 1400 square metres. Total site area is almost 50,000 square metres, just under five hectares. In June, councillors agreed to seek

Clearfelled: Frankston Council is investigating clearing of green wedge land to expand Peninsula Private Hospital at Langwarrin.

the state planning minister’s permission to prepare an amendment to the Frankston Planning Scheme to allow the expansion. If minister Matthew Guy agrees, which is likely, the proposal would go on public exhibition, submissions would be received and an independent panel hearing would consider all submissions and make a ruling. This standard process takes many months, so the clearing of land has come as a shock to conservationists. The hospital opened in 1999 and was previously at 251 Cranbourne Rd. Frankston Council supported a proposal to expand the hospital in 2003 prior to the expansion land being included in the state government’s green wedge zone. The hospital and the council had lobbied the then Labor government to in-

clude the land within the urban growth boundary, but the government refused. Stage one will include a two-level car park for 379 vehicles, one underground and one at ground level. Consulting rooms of 2670 square metres will accommodate 24 medical practitioners. Other facilities will include a central sterilising department, maintenance and storage facilities at basement level below the consulting suites, and a loading bay. Stage two will include an additional three storeys to the building approved in stage one. This will contain consulting suites, hospital beds and an ambulance facility. Two more levels of parking will hold 400 cars, accommodating 1000 in total on the site. There will be access from North Rd to the multi-level car park. Stage two will be built between 2018

and 2021. Stage three will include construction of an additional four-level building of ward and consulting rooms, and a four-level community health centre between the existing building and Cranbourne Rd frontage. Stage three will be built between 2022 and 2025. Council planners told councillors that developing the hospital had been a long-term goal of Perpetual Nominees. “The strategic merit of rezoning land located in the green wedge for an urban use needs to be examined. The applicant through consultation with council and the Department of Sustainability and Environment has reduced the impact on the natural environment.” In June, councillors approved the process to get the ball rolling on the redevelopment, but did not approve clearing.

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Pool setback as govt says no By Mike Hast FRANKSTON’S long-awaited aquatic centre has received a setback with the federal government knocking back a council request for millions of dollars of funding. The council was relying on getting between $5 and $8 million from Canberra to turn the basic aquatic centre into a “super” centre. This would include a warm water hydrotherapy pool, wellness centre, water slides, splash deck, leisure pool with play area, extra gym space and a creche for a total cost of $3 million plus $5 million worth of environmentally sustainable design elements. But all is not lost as the council will reapply for the Regional Development Australia Fund money in November when round two opens, with successful applications announced next August. The development fund was massively oversubscribed as municipalities across Australia put up their hands for federal cash. In late May, Frankston Council finally agreed to build a pool complex after years of delays and missteps including a deal with Chisholm Institute falling through at the 11th hour. The complex in Samuel Sherlock Reserve will cost the city $18.5 million plus $12.5 million from the state government for a basic aquatic centre. The council was hoping the federal government would come to the party and enable it to build a super centre. and has gone ahead with design work. The pool, to be known as the Frankston Regional Aquatic Health and Wellness Centre, is the biggest single

investment ever made by the council. Mayor Kris Bolam said in a media release the centre would draw people from all around the southern region of Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, attracting more than 650,000 people a year. He said construction would start in 2013 and be ready mid-2014. “To create a truly modern facility … one that will attract the number of visitors required to make the centre economically viable in the long term, the full project – stage one and two with therapy pools, water slides and more – must be completed,” Cr Bolam said. The council wanted to build an environmentally sustainable pool in order to minimise the greenhouse gas emissions, he said. “An additional $18-$20 million must be found and we hope the Federal Government can assist Frankston City achieve this vital community infrastructure.”

Pool days: Artist’s drawing of the aquatic centre in Samuel Sherlock Reserve.

When mayor Kris met the Opposition’s Tony MAYOR Kris Bolam met Opposition leader Tony Abbott in July to lobby for money for Frankston’s aquatic centre. Cr Bolam had a 10-minute impromptu talk with Mr Abbott and his federal Liberal colleague and local MP Bruce Billson when Mr Abbott came to Frankston for an anti-carbon tax rally. “Mr Abbott said he would have a good look at allocating money for our aquatic centre project even if we miss out on Regional Development Austra-

lia Fund money,” Cr Bolam said. The anti-carbon tax rally made national news when a member of the Australian Greens Vicky Kasidis was heckled by members of the audience, before being told to “get back under a rock” by a Liberal Party volunteer, Declan Stephenson. Ms Kasidis left the rally in tears, followed by several reporters and Mr Stephenson, who repeatedly refused requests to stop following Ms Kasidis

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who claimed she was being intimidated by him. He left after police arrived and Ms Kasidis entered a car of one of the reporters to seek safety. The incident was posted on the internet and generated hundreds of comments. Later a Facebook page called “Declan Stephenson should be ashamed” was created. Mr Billson condemned Mr Stephenson’s behaviour, but late last year after the federal election, he thanked Mr

Stephenson in a speech in the Parliament: “We were fortunate this year [2010] to have some new talent come in: Reagan Barry and Zoe Nottas were two young people whom I met... It is important to acknowledge [my] team: Geoff Shaw, Robert Latimer, Declan Stephenson, Ted Galloway, Paul and Pam Amos, my mate Tim Smith and Barry MacMillan, and too many more to name, who just kept contributing day in and day out.”

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New waves: Bob Phillips, left, Peter Wright and Fred Thomas (3RPP board members), shire mayor Graham Pittock, Cr Bill Goodrem, 3RPP treasurer Steve Burley, 3RPP president Graeme Kniese, Cr Leigh Eustace and Rotarian Dick Cox.

SATURDAY week is a major milestone in the life of the peninsula’s community radio station 3RPP – the opening of new studios in Mornington. Radio Port Phillip, which broadcasts on 98.7FM, will use the opening to relaunch itself into the consciousness of residents. There will be a 90-minute public inspection session, fireworks and a free sausage sizzle provided by Rotary. New equipment in the studios and improvements made to 3RPP’s tower on Arthurs Seat will ensure the best broadcast signal since it started in 1984 in a former Telecom building in Octavia St, Mornington. The program schedule is being revised with more logical groupings of shows. Talkback will

be possible and a large studio will have room for big bands. Instead of being in Moorooduc, far from public transport, 3RPP will be on the Nepean Hwy in a renovated building on the former Mornington Secondary College site. Near neighbours include Peninsula Community Theatre and Studio @ PCT, an arts and dance centre, both owned by Mornington Peninsula Shire, which has put substantial money into the renovation, with a cluster of peninsula Rotary clubs and professional builders undertaking the work. The station will be open to the public from 4.30-6pm on Saturday 24 September. Fireworks start at 7.30. Details: 5978 8200.

‘Pipe dream’ canal to fix city’s flood risk By Keith Platt A CANAL from Knox to Western Port is vital flood protection for low-lying areas of Frankston, according to self-styled flood expert Alan Hood. “It’s a pipe dream that would cost hundreds of millions of dollars, but we have to do something.” An industrial designer, Mr Hood knows a bit about flooding, having once run a business draining swamps and now living smack bang in the middle of the floodplain north of Frankston at Bangholme. He carries a laptop computer crammed with graphics, photographs, maps and reports that support his assertion that all the low areas between Dandenong and Frankston will at some stage be subject to massive flooding. His photographs document recent and past floods in the area, events he says will be repeated – probably on a larger scale – because of development within the floodplain. Before building his house, Mr Hood found that previous floods had seen more than two metres of water pour through a primary school two kilometres south of his 5.5-hectare property. “I built my house site up by eight foot, but the floods suggested that probably wasn’t high enough,” he said. “That’s what started my interest in floods.” Further impetus has come from anger at bureaucrats for what he sees as continual sidestepping of issues and not making the hard decisions needed to flood-proof an area stretching south from Dandenong to Frankston. He has seen drains silt up, approached authorities “and been told they’ve all been fixed”. “There’s no point cutting drains through the primary dune [running parallel to Nepean Hwy

Report deferred FRANKSTON councillors last week deferred making a decision on a report that shows their budgets falling far short of flood-proofing the city. Cr Brad Hill said officers had wanted to adopt the $61,000 flood management plan paid for by Melbourne Water. “But we deferred it as we wanted to know what we were being asked to sign up for,” Cr Hill told The Times. The plan states that it is impossible to protect all 1635 of the city’s flood-prone properties, and warns that higher rainfall and rising sea levels as a result of climate change could see many parts of the city inundated (‘City flood alert’, The Times, 1/9/11). Although flooding hotspots have been identified, council’s latest drainage budget is $755,000, far short of the $12m needed for drainage and flood mitigation. Frankston has no flood warning system and the municipal emergency management plan does not assess the flood risk within the municipality. Alan Hood

from Mordialloc to Frankston] because the sea will just come inland, creating a reverse flood.” Mr Hood said he long ago realised that development and freeways were creating a bigger flood problem and “studied like hell” to make sure he was well armed with the facts. “The engineers ignored my data and yet it would have been $50 million cheaper to run the [EastLink] freeway along the Carrum outfall – they would only consider the reserve already set aside for the freeway.” In a tactic designed to make them think twice, Mr Hood has issued bureaucrats with “four or

five” safety warnings, which opens them up to charges of “assault if there’s an injury, or manslaughter if a death”. “I told the environmental effects study [into the EastLink tollway] that it will send water towards Frankston and the resulting flood will be an act of negligence, not an accident.” He estimates there are up to 800 houses at Seaford that would be inundated in a major flood. As well as the canal from Knox, Mr Hood believes the once great wetland area between Seaford and Dandenong should have been declared a national park.

No shortage of choices for holiday activities SCHOOL holidays begin this month and there is a range of activities on in Frankston for children and teenagers:  For teens, the Youth Resource Centre on Ross Smith Ave West, Frankston and at the Lyrebird Centre in Carrum Downs are hosting free activities on weekdays for 12-17 year olds, including the YRC Glee Club and a footy finals day. There are also day trips to various activities. Call 9768 1366, visit www.youth.frankston.vic.gov.au or drop into one of the centres.  The Jubilee Park Aquatic Centre at 85 Hillcrest Rd, Frankston is holding fun days with the Atlantis inflatable obstacle course noon-3pm on Wednesday 28 September and 5 October. There are also places available in the intensive holiday

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learn to swim course. Call 8786 6530.  At Centenary Park Golf Course on McClelland Drive, Frankston (Melway 100 F10), youngsters can learn the basic skills of golf or refine their technique under instruction of the club professional. Call 9789 1480 or go to www.centenarypark.com.au.  Junior explorer activities are suited for children who like getting close to nature. The ranger at Lloyd Park, Langwarrin, will show the way 10am-12pm Wednesday 5 October. There will also be guided ranger walks in Paratea Nature Reserve 10am-midday Wednesday 28 September, suitable for all ages. Call 1300 322 842. Bookings essential.  McClelland Gallery + Sculpture Park opens

10am-5pm Tuesday to Sunday and has activities for 6-12 year olds. Visit www.mcclellandgallery. com or call 9789 1671.  Frankston Arts Centre shows and workshops: Dorothy the Dinosaur’s Travelling Show Saturday 24 September; Native Wonderland at Cube 37 on Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 September; Pins and Needles Sewing Workshop at Cube 37 on Wednesday 28 September; My Son Pinocchio Friday 30 September-Saturday 8 October; Hip Cat Circus ‘Untameable’ 5-7 October. Call 9784 1060 or www.artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au. For details about these and other holiday activities in Frankston visit www.visitfrankston.com or call the Frankston visitor information centre on 1300 322 842.

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Pool protesters hold an ‘open’ day By Mike Hast MT Eliza conservationists on Sunday morning inspected the Lew family pool allegedly built on Crown land overlooking the beach near the end of Kunyung Rd. The “protest” visit was organised by Mt Eliza Coastcare and Mt Eliza Association For Environmental Care. People accessed the Moondah Beach foreshore site from public land late morning following a working bee beside the nearby Sturio Pde path, which the shire had recently upgraded. The entrance to the property owned by billionaire clothing retailer Solomon Lew and his daughter Jacqueline Lew is near the corner of Sturio Pde and Osprey Ave. The property, believed to be worth more than $2.5 million, is used as a holiday retreat by Jacqueline Lew and also has an indoor pool. On 8 August, Mornington Peninsula Shire ordered the demolition of the horizon pool within 21 days under the Building Act. It was drained on Friday 12 August. The shire’s municipal building surveyor reported the retaining wall of the pool and adjacent grassed area was unstable. The pool had also been built without a planning permit, the shire said. A three-week extension was granted late last month, with the new deadline 19 September, after the Lews’ engineers sent new information to the shire. Last month, the Lews approached the state government seeking to buy or

Deep end: Cr Leigh Eustace, front, Peter Greer of Mt Eliza Association For Environmental Care and Jeff Yugovic of Mt Eliza Coastcare inspect the Lew family pool allegedly built on Crown land at Mt Eliza. Right, Cr Leigh Eustace shows part of the Lew pool area retaining wall where two welded steel braces have split due to pressure. Pictures: Keith Platt

lease the Crown land, but it is believed this has been rebuffed. In Parliament on 1 September, Mornington MP David Morris called on the government’s assistant treasurer, Gordon Rich-Phillips, to ensure no agreement was made with Solomon and Jacqueline Lew. “The action I am seeking is that the Assistant Treasurer ensure that no agreement is entered into by the government to sell or otherwise transfer control of the land occupied by the swimming pool to any private person, body or corporation,” he said. “The pool has been constructed on the foreshore reserve at Mt Eliza and

there has been some discussion – much of it public – surrounding the issuing or otherwise of a building permit and normal consents for the construction of such a structure. “I understand the pool has now been drained to mitigate against collapse given the reported instability of the slope and that further discussions, including those of a legal nature, about the future of the pool are occurring. “I am more concerned about the second issue, which is the future status of the land on which the pool is located.” Mr Morris told Parliament the land was coastal reserve managed by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.

Membership of the Somers Foreshore Committee of Management Inc. Nominations are being sought from the community for membership of a Committee

RESEARCH shows that the more information people have about crime and sentencing, the less likely they are to support harsh penalties, according to acting principal lawyer Brendan Stackpole of the Peninsula Community Legal Centre. “Community members armed with all the information that would be available to judges or magistrates would generally impose similar or more lenient sentences,” Mr Stackpole said. “Research demonstrates that public opinion about sentencing is largely built on widely held misconceptions about crime and sentencing. “Tough on crime law and order approaches do not reduce crime, as they do not address its causes. “The most effective way to reduce crime is through early intervention and therapeutic approaches which substantially reduce offending compared to strictly punitive measures.” Peninsula Community Legal Centre is one of the state’s 51 legal centres promoting the Smart Justice campaign promoting understanding of criminal justice policies that are “effective, evidence-based and human rights compliant”. The legal centres work with offenders, victims

of Management that will manage the foreshore reserve in Somers. The Committee is responsible for the day to day management, care and protection of the foreshore reserve on behalf of both the local community and the wider Victorian community. This is a unique opportunity to become actively involved in management of a highly significant area of coastal reserve. Key attributes being sought include interest and enthusiasm, a commitment to caring, protecting and managing the foreshore reserve of Somers and an approach to the task that includes maximising community involvement and participation. Specific interest or skills in one or more of the following areas would be highly regarded • Community liaison, education and/or training

• Coastal ecology

• Tourism and marketing

• Knowledge of local natural environment

• Committee and meeting procedures, and administration

• Environmental management

• Business management

• Human resource management

• Asset management

• Legal affairs

• Financial management/accounting

• Sport and recreation

• Aboriginal and cultural heritage

Further information and nomination forms are available from the Department of Sustainability and Environment, from Mr Will Hoban on (03) 9296 4556. All Expressions of Interest are to be sent to: Mr Richard Davey, Manager, Property Services Department of Sustainability and Environment, 30 Prospect Street Box Hill VIC 3128 or Email: property.portphillip@dse.vic.gov.au

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and others involved in the criminal justice system. The Smart Justice campaign is financially backed by the Victoria Law Foundation and the Reichstein Foundation. Mr Stackpole is “encouraging the community to inform themselves on key issues relating to the criminal justice system, rather than be influenced by political statements and media hype”. “Mandatory minimum penalties of imprisonment for certain offences are currently being looked into by the state government, including for children. “Such penalties remove decision-makers’ ability to take individuals’ circumstances into account, leading to potential injustice. “They also carry a significant economic cost, with no corresponding benefit.” For details about the Smart Justice campaign, visit www.smartjustice.org.au. Contact Peninsula Community Legal Centre on 9783 3600 or www.pclc.org.au.

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“On Sunday we restored vegetation beside the excellent, newly upgraded path down to the beach and visited the illegal swimming pool site.” During a site inspection earlier in the week, Mr Yugovic said there was hardly a native plant to be seen between the pool area and the beach. “There’s lots of work to be done here.” Mt Eliza Ward councillor Leigh Eustace said even a layman could see the retaining wall of the pool and surrounds had moved since construction. The pool area has a spectacular view of Port Phillip and Mornington harbour in the distance.

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He said no one should be allowed to purchase or lease public land for any reason. “That is the critical issue here. The role of government is to protect public land. “I urge the Assistant Treasurer to make a strong statement to protect this coastal reserve and to reject any advance made to alienate the land.” On Tuesday, Jeff Yugovic of Mt Eliza Coastcare and Peter Greer of MEAFEC told The News: “We care about Port Phillip’s spectacular coastal bluffs and beaches, and believe in the importance of keeping public land in public ownership.

A LONE golfer was surprised to come across a man wandering dazed and injured near the seventh green at Mornington Golf Course on Monday evening last week. Police say the Frankston South man was injured when his hang glider came down on the course some time after he took off at 5pm from Sunnyside Beach, about one kilometre away. The golfer was the last on the course for the night, according to golf club manager Russell Donovan. “The injured man was extremely fortunate as there was only the one guy playing on the course,” he said. “The golfer was on his own and having a hit

just on dusk.” He called the clubhouse to alert staff who then called for an ambulance. Mr Donovan said the seventh green was close to the cliff edge. The injured man was taken to The Alfred hospital with a broken wrist, and head and facial injuries. Paramedics said he regained his memory on the way to hospital. A relative collected the man’s hang glider from the golf club. Mr Donovan said there had been gusty winds blowing all day. Golfers were used to seeing paragliders on calmer sunny days, but rarely hang gliders.

NIGHT LIFE

Bonus in landing rights for garden nightflyers THEY travel at night, are usually unseen and seldom heard. Their reputation can sometimes leave something to be desired, but if left alone they go about their business without bothering anybody and are a vital ingredient in ensuring the survival of healthy gardens and native forests. Flying foxes, also known as bats, fruit bats or megabats, have been in the news as the carriers of the potentially deadly Hendra virus. But Backyard Buddies is spreading the word that Victoria’s two species of flying foxes – the grey-headed flying fox in the east and the little red flying-fox further west – are important to have around. Backyard Buddies is run by the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife, and hands out tips to make suburban backyards inviting and safe for native animals. “Australia needs its flying foxes,” foundation CEO Steve Corbett said. “Although they are often called fruit bats, this is a bit of a misnomer as they usually eat nectar, pollen and some bush fruits. “They only eat fruit grown by people when their usual diet is in short supply. “Flying foxes play an amazing role in Australia’s forests by pollinating many plants and trees, including almost all of our hardwoods and many native plant species. “Some rainforest plants can only be pollinated by flying foxes. And they even assist in the production of honey. We have a lot to thank flying foxes for. “Flying foxes are highly nomadic in their search for food. They regularly travel long distances and can drop thousands of seeds during their nightly forays. Flying foxes can even be thanked for linking up fragmented areas of forest that have become cut off from each other due to their dispersal of seeds during the journey between them.” Mr Corbett said flying foxes helped ensure that many industries, as well as eucalypt forests, mela-

leuca forests and rainforests “remain healthy”. “More than anything, flying foxes need our help. Two of Australia’s flying fox species are listed as vulnerable under federal legislation – the grey-headed flying fox, which lives on the east coast of Australia from southern Queensland to Victoria, and the spectacled flying fox, which lives in northeast Queensland. Peninsula residents can help flying foxes by:  Planting native nectar-giving trees such as eucalypts, lilly-pillies, melaleucas, banksias, teatrees, wattles and native figs.  Not using black monofilament netting as it is deadly to flying foxes and many other native animals including birds and possums. It is difficult for these animals to see and they get tangled in the netting, leading to injuries or death. Use only animal-safe netting to protect fruit trees.  Keeping cats indoors as much as possible and training dogs to ignore bats.  Calling a wildlife carer if you see a sick or injured flying fox.  Not handling or touching flying foxes. If you leave them alone they are harmless. “There is no evidence to suggest that culling bats would stop the spread of Hendra, but it would certainly damage Australia’s forests and have a negative impact on the many industries and plant species, which rely on flying foxes as pollinators,” Mr Corbett said. “Flying foxes aren’t like microbats, which use echolocation and sound to navigate. Flying foxes use their great eyesight and their sense of smell. They can use lights and buildings in our cities as landmarks to navigate by during their travels in search of food.” To share your flying fox and native animal photos or find out more about the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife’s Backyard Buddies program, visit fnpw.org.au or www.facebook. com/backyardbuddies.

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NEWS

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Sea to see: How the artists envisage Ario Apartments will look from the outside and the inside.

Deposits paid for delayed high rise TWENTY-two potential buyers have each paid a $1000 deposit for an apartment in the high-rise block planned for Davey St, Frankston. Although a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal hearing is scheduled for 17 October to deal with one objection to the 13-storey, $50 million building, developer Ross Voci remains hopeful of ministerial intervention. “I’ve asked Planning Minister Matthew Guy to call it in and I’m hoping he’ll do it before the VCAT hearing,” Mr Voci said on Tuesday. The objection to Mr Voci’s 45-metre high Ario building has been lodged by Dr Russell Rollinson, who practices neurology and clinical neurophysiology from his premises at 1 Plowman Place at the rear of the 89 apartments. “I’m all for people having a say, but eve-

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ryone else in the community seems to be in favour of Airio, but the VCAT appeal is just causing a lot of confusion,” Mr Voci said. “It’s wasting a lot of time and precious resources and I believe the minister will call it in. “It’s costing me a lot of money, but I’m a survivor and am committed to the project.” Mr Voci believes other developers will come forward with projects to revitalise Frankston once he gets permission to build. “Until there’s one [major project] locked up and on its way home, they’re holding back on their cheque books.” However, Mr Voci is opposed to the proposal for a 20-storey building on Nepean Hwy opposite the Peninsula Centre. “It seems like a great development, but that’s not the spot for it,” he said. “Hopefully they’ll get something through.”

The proposal for the Nepean Hwy building by father and son developers Greg and Sean Farmer has been knocked back by Frankston Council, although they too hope the planning minister will intervene on their behalf. Despite the hold up to Airio Apartments, real estate agents Hocking Stuart this week held a “launch” for the project, showing potential buyers DVDs and artist impressions of the building that will dominate the skyline of central Frankston. A late change to the plans will see a half basement used for car parking at Airio instead of the $20,000 a space initially being paid to council. Mr Voci said no expense had been spared on the apartments, with emphasis being given to “high quality and functionality”. Keith Platt

BUILDING a fence without a permit has cost a Seaford property owner $7000 in fines and costs. The owner was prosecuted in Frankston Court for building the fence and then failing to reduce its height. The owners of other properties near Molesworth St were also found to have built fences without permits, but escaped prosecution after conforming to Frankston Council requirements. “If property owners take immediate steps to bring illegal works into line with building regulations, they can avoid fines and court action,” CEO George Modrich said. “Unfortunately in this case the owner did not take up that opportunity and we are very pleased the magistrate has upheld the regulations and issued

a penalty. “All property owners and contractors must obtain a building permit before they start building works, including constructing a fence, in accordance with Victoria’s building regulations.” Mr Modrich also urged residents to report illegal building work “and any newly constructed front fencing that appears out of place”. He said council was unlikely to approve construction of front fences over 1.5 metres high unless they were consistent with existing fences in the street. Owners should obtain a building permit before allowing contractors to start work. For details about requirements of the building regulations, go to www.frankston.vic. gov.au and search ‘Building’ or phone 1300 322 322.

‘I am’ moving show THE Victorian Cancer Council is touring its annual art awards exhibition called “I Am” around the state including at Frankston Arts Centre. The show includes evocative stories from this year’s entrants. The exhibition is a moving experience of artworks, film, stories and poetry from people of all ages who have been touched by cancer. A cancer council spokesman said many people in the Frank-

ston area had been affected by cancer and had expressed interest in the show coming to the city. “They said it would be great to promote it to the broader community; drawing strength from the personal stories being exhibited.” The exhibition is at Cube 37 Gallery, Frankston Arts Centre until 19 September before continuing its tour around the state. Details: 9784 1051.

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THIS long-established restaurant is positioned in a small residential shopping strip that includes a fish and chip shop and licensed supermarket. With no immediate opposition in the area, this very well equipped business has excellent plant and equipment including walk-in cool room and freezer.

PERFECTLY positioned in busy Main Street, this popular deli serves a wide variety of sit-down and takeaway meals with strong coffee sales also. The interior is well fitted out with a good commercial kitchen. There is seating for 60 diners inside and 16 outside. The business can be run either as a family concern or with staff. Average takings are about $9000 per week. Delicatessen, MORNINGTON Price: $220,000 + SAV Agency: Kevin Wright Real Estate 72 Main Street, Mornington 5977 2255 Agent: Kevin Wright, 0417 564 454

Pizza & Pasta, MORNINGTON Lease Price: $200pw + GST +OGS Agency: Kevin Wright Real Estate 72 Main Street, Mornington 5977 2255 Agent: Gary Ralph, 0418 535 503

Factory with residential loft MEASURING approximately 380 square metres, this former recording studio and shop lends itself to a multitude of uses. It’s perfect for the small business owner or ideal for creative purposes with artists, photographers and manufacturers sure to show interest. The property is for genuine sale with motivated vendors keen to sell.

Address: 12 David Court, ROSEBUD Price: $250,000 – $270,000 Agency: Stockdale & Leggo Rosebud 1089 Point Nepean Road, 5689 8600 Agent: Jon Perrett, 0405 123 921

Prime investment on the menu ARGUABLY the most prominent site in the industrial heart of Carrum Downs, this versatile property includes takeway food shop, warehouse and two offices. The anchor tenant is the Homestyle Café, which has a new 5x5x5 year lease. There are also 22 on-site car parks.The total land area measures 1647 square metres with all properties on the one title. Current return is $72,504 per year (approx). 1-4/2 Brett Drive, CARRUM DOWNS Auction: Friday 23 September at 2pm Agency: Nichols Crowder, 2/1 Colemans Road, Carrum Downs, 9775 1535 Agent: Richard Wraith, 0419 564 528

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Hastings Newsagency

A rare opportunity has presented itself for the purchase of a tightly held local business servicing the community. This well established retail/wholesale/distribution newsagency sells a wide range of products, and is a landmark of the town, trading from its current location for 50 years. Situated in fast growing Hastings, this business enjoys a perfectly central position, with front and rear access, and plenty of parking. Hastings Newsagency products lines include, newspapers, magazines, greeting cards, stationery for school/offices/businesses, books, with a printing and photocopying service also available. This newsagency has a solid trading history, with massive opportunities for growth in both the retail and wholesale side of the business. With a container port on the way, Hastings is set to expand rapidly, and this newsagency is perfectly placed to make the most of the wonderful opportunities. An ideal family business, the owners are pursuing other interests, and are very motivated to sell. Price reduced to $495,000 + gst + SAV.

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An excellent opportunity to own your own Juice Bar with brand new Įt-out in busy Bayside Shopping Centre. This easy to run and manage business has a new lease, no franchise fees and is ready to go! Priced below set up costs this is a bargain!

The well known and highly popular CellarbraƟons Sorrento is on the market. Following eight very successful and proĮtable years, the current owners have decided to move on. Prime Ocean Beach Road locaƟon compliments this very strong business. Great rent, great lease.

Excellent, well known business with great passing traĸc. This would make an ideal Įrst business for someone wishing to downsize. Great central Mornington locaƟon with long lease and cheap rent. Vendor moƟvated to sell.

This long established restaurant is posiƟoned in a small residenƟal shopping strip that includes licensed supermarket and Įsh & chip shop. With no immediate opposiƟon in the area this very well equipped business is ready for the astute operator to make big proĮts with the warmer months coming.Cheap rent of $200/week + GST and outgoings, excellent plant and equipment + walk in cool room and freezer.

Sale Price: POA Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Sale Price: $180,000 + SAV Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Sale Price: $59,000 + SAV Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Sale Price: $58,000 + SAV Contact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

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These three prime oĸces of approx. 15sqm, 17sqm and 30sqm are situated at the beach end of Main Street and would be ideal for individual, professional businesses. As new Įt-out, great locaƟon and at this price they are extremely good value. Be Quick.

Chef - All Catering and Café in Barkly St, commercial Įt-out with extremely low overheads and excellent lease terms, due to ill health the vendor needs to sell, opƟonal extras inc Refrigerated Van and Catering trailer.

SƟll near new and with outstanding exposure this property is ideally suited for retail or professional oĸces. Superb Įt out with kitchen, shower and disabled access. An inspecƟon will not disappoint. Available from September 30, 2011.

This is a rare opportunity to secure a high proĮle retail investment in the heart of Mount Eliza Village. There are two shops available with a combined area of 166.8sqm and currently let to two long term tenants showing a net return of $77,250pa. Situated close to Safeway and other prominent businesses in the town.

Lease Price: From $780pcm + GST + Service Fee Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Sale Price: $59,000 + SAV Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Lease Price: $1,750 pcm + GST + OGS Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

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This business has been designed to be successful and provide you with all the necessary tools. With excellent sales and presentaƟon there is huge growth potenƟal in this business that could very easily be run by a family with full franchise support and low franchise fees of only 4%. New lease terms available.

This exclusive eyewear business is for sale for the Įrst Ɵme in 20 years. Situated in the general merchandise area of the popular Dandenong Market, close to the main entrance this 25m2 shop is an excellent opportunity to purchase this cash business that operates 3 days per week, 7am-4pm.

First Ɵme available in over 6 years this retail shop is situated behind Main Street, adjacent to free parking area and is well set up for professional businesses; EG: accountant/solicitor or real estate. There are two oĸces, boardroom, two toilets and lunchroom. Long term lease available.

The well known and very popular WaƩle Gardens of Mornington is on the market. The current owners have run this business for the past 10 years and are looking to reƟre. A great sized shop with excellent lease condiƟons and Main Street locaƟon. Priced to sell. InspecƟon recommended.

Sale Price: $175,000 +SAV Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Sale Price: All oīers considered Contact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

Sale Price: $575,000/Lease Price: POA Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

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This large factory of approximately 800 sqm of leƩable area is on the market. The factory is leased on a 3 x 3 x 3 yr lease at $66,000 pa + GST + OG and represents great buying.

106 sqm oĸce for sale in the Frankston Business Center • Formal recepƟon • Open plan oĸce • Large kitchen area • Separate meeƟng room Excellent value / moƟvated Vendor

Near new factory, never been used. Ideal locaƟon to base your business. • 155 sqm approx • Remote roller door access • Easy access to freeway • Priced to lease

Lease Price: $750PCM + GST + OG Contact:Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Sale Price $950,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454.

Sale Price: $240,000 Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Lease Price: $1,085pcm + GST + OG Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

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THIS business installs and services security systems including, but not limited to, surveillance cameras, digital video recorders, video intercom systems, domestic and commercial alarm panels, apartmentstyle and gated community access control panels plus ongoing client maintenance and upgrades. The current owner has all necessary licences and registrations to operate. The business does require a person with industry experience.

THIS health food store has no opposition in the town and is well established with a large customer base. It sells a wide range of organic groceries, bulk foods, fruit, vegetables, supplements and beauty products. It also has a large practitioner, herbal dispensary and clinic room available for consultations. A new POS system has been installed. The business also offers a well established website with regular weekly sales.

Security, CARRUM DOWNS Price: $160,000 Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Health Food, HASTINGS Price: $159,900 + stock (app. $45,000) Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

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AROUND THE PENINSULA

Priest resigns to run ‘parallel’ church By Keith Platt HASTINGS priest Father Greg Reynolds has resigned because of his beliefs. A member of the Catholic church for 32 years, Fr Reynolds intends continuing holding mass, but ones that are “more inclusive of women and gays”. Fr Reynolds, 58, ran into problems with the church hierarchy a year ago by advocating the ordination of women priests. He received support from members of his congregation at St Mary’s in Hastings, but his statement led to questioning of his commitment by his superiors (‘Priest back from the wilderness despite plea for women clergy’, The News, 21/12/10). Fr Reynolds was summoned to a meeting with the Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne Denis Hart and basically told that there would be no disciplinary action against him provided he was less outspoken. However, wide publicity followed and Fr Reynolds was told “stop talking or resign”. Months later he was again contacted by the archbishop’s office with the message that no action was being taken. “I presume that if I take any more public action he would feel forced to sack me,” Fr Reynolds told The News last December. One year on and Fr Reynolds has decided he can no longer work within the confines of the Catholic church and wants to connect with the many people who have similar feelings. He says that the past 40 years has seen a steep decline in Catholics regu-

larly attending church. “It’s gone from 65 per cent to under 15 per cent. They are stark percentages,” Fr Reynolds said. “One of many reasons for this is the hierarchy’s policy on women priests. They’re not only against them, but also not allowing public discussion.” Fr Reynolds says his decision to leave the Catholic church was made during a three-month sabbatical visiting church groups in most state capitals. He used public transport while on his journey after having lost his driver’s licence. “There was a rumour I had gone to detox, but that’s not true,” he said. “I drink, but only in moderation.” He handed in his resignation two weeks ago and was due to return to St Mary’s this Sunday. His return will instead be a farewell lunch. His replacement at St Mary’s is Fr Grant O’Neill. Last week Fr Reynolds attended a conference in Sydney that discussed the issue of women priests. A woman priest ordained by a Catholic bishop in Germany was among the speakers. “She was ordained clandestinely and has been excommunicated three times by the church,” Fr Reynolds said. “There are at least three women bishops and 300 to 400 women priests in the world, mainly in America. “It’s like there’s a parallel church and the Catholic church just ignores it. It’s all a bit crazy. We live in interesting times.”

Fr Reynolds sees his new church as probably being run from a rented hall somewhere closer to Melbourne. “Services will celebrate the Eucharist in a Catholic way, but in a way that’s more inclusive of women and gays,” he said. “Maybe a few people will come from the peninsula, but I’m not poaching from the Catholic church. I’ll be making contact with those who have already walked away.” Fr Reynolds said members of his peninsula congregation “were sad that they had to say goodbye [to me], but they were understanding and most were supportive”. Fr Reynolds said his position would be that of “a priest without an appointment”. “Once a priest you’re always a priest, but I won’t be under a bishop or archbishop and am not allowed to perform official functions in the Catholic church.” He would also be deregistered as a marriage celebrant and unable to perform marriages. “I could apply to be a civil celebrant, but I don’t think it will come to that,” he said. One of Fr Reynolds’s parishoners said: “If he was a member of a religious order, they would have gone into bat for him but he won’t even get a job as a prison chaplain or as a missionary.” Resigned: Greg Reynolds plans to keep conducting mass the Catholic way.

Manchurian a poplar replacement THE northern main entrance to Mornington has changed with ageing poplars along Nepean Hwy cut down last week. Clearing of the trees in the highway’s centre median strip began last Tuesday (pictured). VicRoads said the poplar trees had to go for safety reasons. The decision follows “several years” of discussions about the trees between Mornington Peninsula Shire and VicRoads, which manages the highway. The trees were in various stages of decline and had been hit by prolonged dry periods. The shire says the replacement trees will “retain the gateway avenue affect into the future, while ensuring clear zones are delivered”. Its news release says the poplars will be replaced with Pyrus callyerana (Manchurian pear), which is described as an upright deciduous ornamental tree with spring blossom and great autumn colour. Manchurian pears are seen as being “an ideal street or specimen tree … widely used in many situations including as a feature, a shade tree, in parks, lining driveways and avenues, under powerlines and in nature strips”. Native to China and Vietnam, they grow to about seven metres high and four metres wide, with blossom in spring and coloured leaves in autumn. The trees are also said to split with age and have limbs that can be lost during high winds. They are also susceptible to fireblight, a disease that Australian apple and pear growers have for years used as a reason to ban fruit imports from New Zealand. Keith Platt

Long shot: The pier from Mills Beach. The lower, middle section has been rebuilt at a cost of $3.5 million, but doubts remain over the opening of the outer part.

Pier review, inspection THE opening date for Mornington pier will be announced at a works inspection on Monday 19 September. Mornington MP David Morris and Parks Victoria officials will inspect the middle, 53-metre section of the pier and set a date. The section has been rebuilt at a cost of about $3.5 million. Workmen installing decking are just weeks away from completing the task, which has been delayed by bad weather. Mr Morris and Parks Victoria met on 17 August to discuss the condition of the outer, 75-metre part of the pier. The MP said reports about the state of the section had been completed but Parks engineers disagreed with some aspects of a consultant’s findings. “There have been discussions about the integrity of the structure,” he said.

“The bottom line is there is much work to be done to the outer section before it is fully functional.” Mr Morris said he was unsure if the entire pier would be opened. The News reported earlier this year an initial report found about 20 per cent of piles on the outer section had failed and were not supporting the top deck. Half of the remaining 80 per cent were in average condition. Cost to repair the section has been esitmated at $9.5 million. The pier was closed last April after a storm damaged piles and dislodged dozens of top deck timbers. Two more storms in August and September with winds of about 60 knots further weakened the iconic structure. Mike Hast

Frankston Times 15 September 2011

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Healthy Living

Help with sleep

Working from the ground up WE all spend a lot of time on our feet, whether it be walking, standing or engaging in sports and recreational activities, but are our feet are up to it? Paul Dowie, one of Australia’s leading sports podiatrists and founder of the Foot + Leg Pain Clinics, has some tips to help keep your feet and legs up to their tasks. 1. Wear activity/sport appropriate shoes, that is, if you’re playing basketball, buy basketball shoes, tennis shoes for tennis, runners for running/walking, and X-trainers for general exercise. 2. Buy shoes that don’t need a break-in period. Shoes should be comfortable straight away. 3. Shop for footwear at the end of the day to accommodate for normal swelling. Feet can swell

by up to 10 per cent during the course of a normal day. 4. If high heels are needed for work, wear comfortable shoes to and from work, especially if some walking is involved. Slip heels off whenever possible, at your desk, in the car, etc. High heels have an adverse effect on feet, knees, hips, pelvis and back, even when sitting. 5. Don’t rely on technological advances in footwear to treat pain and discomfort or decrease risk of injury. Proper advice and treatment from a sports podiatrist is the best way to prevent and treat problems. 6. Be careful of off-the-shelf foot products such as orthotics, inner soles and arch supports. Only proper medical devices prescribed by a podiatrist who specialises in prescription foot

orthotics should be used. Medical science proves foot orthotics work but they must be prescribed correctly by a sports podiatrist or podiatrist who keeps up to date with the latest in medical research. 7. Always consult a podiatrist specialising in musculoskeletal issues for any foot and leg pain. Mr Dowie’s Foot + Leg Pain Clinics assist with foot, leg, knee and hip issues, adolescent growing pains, bunions, arthritis, injury prevention and healing. Clinics are located across Melbourne with your closest clinic at 135 Mt Eliza Way, Mt Eliza. Phone 1300 328 300. Mention this article and get 50 per cent off your initial consultation.

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Everything you want to know about being a miserable twerp By Stuart McCullough SOME things are hard to measure. No matter how powerful or profound they are, in many regards they cannot be gauged and cannot be captured. Into this category I’d place things like love and hate. Sensitivity, however, is a notable exception. Sensitivity can be measured not in metres, miles or in litres but by the songs of Simon and Garfunkel. The greater the number of songs in your possession, the more sensitive a soul you clearly are. In fact, extreme sensitivity is evident where the Garfunkel quotient is skewed to an especially high level. Put simply, anyone who owns a copy of Bright Eyes is unlikely to be able to withstand direct sunlight. Simon and Garfunkel have a lot to answer for. For a certain kind of person, they were the template for all it was to be young, shy and fiercely intelligent (such intelligence having been self-diagnosed). Sadly, I was certainly a certain kind of person and I regarded Simon and Garfunkel less as role models as I did my musical brothers and soul mates. My aim in life was to score as highly on the Simon and Garfunkometer as possible. It is often said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. It’s also the creepiest. But despite this, between the years 1988 and 1993, I bore an uncanny resemblance to Art Garfunkel as he appeared on the Bookends LP. Right down to the black skivvy. But if you’re serious about emulating Simon and/or Garfunkel, you need more than a mere skivvy. You need a nylon-

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playing like Jimmy Page, but ended up struggling to get through Greensleeves without stopping, before giving up and consigning the whole exercise to the judo-bin of history. Those who persevered and who weren’t rewarded for their efforts with an electric guitar, learned to play folk songs. Folk music is often referred to as a “gateway” form of music, in that it often leads to harder, more dangerous varieties. Indeed, as a musical snob let me

say that mere folk is for lightweights, whereas Simon and Garfunkel is the very stuff of the mythical hard-core. They played folk-rock. It’s one thing to be just another jerk strumming a guitar; it’s also one thing to be a jerk strumming a guitar while standing in front of a drum kit. That, my friends, is “folk-rock”. But to execute folk rock to the standard demanded by Messrs Simon and Garfunkel, you’ve also got to be able to stare off into the middle distance. The importance of the middle distance to music is, ironically enough, often overlooked. It creates the impression that the singer may be able to see into the future. In that regard, Art Garfunkel was a blond afro-headed flux capacitor on legs, as no one could stare into the middle distance with the same level of conviction. Once you’ve got the fundamentals in place it’s time to start writing some songs. Here’s where the trouble really set in. Let me be the first to admit that in my late teens and early 20s, I had a chronic case of the Simon and Garfunkels. So bad was my condition that I kept a nylon-stringed guitar close to me at all times in order to ensure that when the melancholy muse struck, I’d be ready. It wouldn’t take much to set me off either. At one point running out of fresh milk was a crisis of sufficient standing to prompt a song. Even when a genuine misfortune came my way, I routinely responded through music never thinking that the song I was making was far more painful that the event I was trying to document.

It goes without saying except that it would leave a nasty blank spot on the page that nearly all the songs I wrote were really about my favourite topic – me. But while this was a subject of inexhaustible interest to me, it’s likely that it was – at best – of passing interest to others. At worst it was a major source of irritation. Undeterred, I went further than merely writing my songs of misery, strumming an acoustic guitar and staring off into the middle distance while wearing a black skivvy – I decided to do all these things in full view of the public. In many regards, I went the full-Funkel and paid a heavy price for my efforts. I couldn’t tell you what brought me to my senses. Whether it was the indifference that greeted my best musical efforts or just growing up, I couldn’t say. Maybe it was the realisation that while Simon and Garfunkel talked (or sang) the sensitive loser talk, their lives bore no resemblance to this at all. These guys weren’t crippled by shyness and spending their Saturday nights finger picking and staring off out of windows in the hope that the phone might right. They were highly successful musicians who’d sold millions of albums. They may have sung about sitting about reading poetry and pondering the future of the theatre, but in truth they were off filming Catch 22 and marrying Princess Leia. Perhaps it was simply the James Brown cassette someone gave me that helped me see the error of my ways. Thank goodness for that. www.stuartmccullough.com

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Entertainment SYDNEY rock music historian Glenn A Baker has been a music journalist, commentator and broadcaster for many years, and branched into travel writing in the early 1990s. The manager and founder of rock group Ol ’55, Glenn was the Australian editor of Billboard for more than 20 years and is known for his prodigious knowledge of rock music. He won the inaugural Australian Travel Writer of the Year in 1995 and again in 2000. Glenn has visited more than 100 countries and has transported readers around the globe to the most remote locations with vivid, humorous and insightful travel writing. New Holland Books has published Best of Baker: Travel, a collection of his experiences over the past 25 years covering experiences on all seven continents with all antennae waving, from the frigid edge of the North Pole to the steamy heart of primitive jungles. Glenn takes readers on a journey from the Berlin Wall to Iceland, Bohemia’s castles, the Cook Islands, Zanzibar, Bulgaria’s humour museum and into Egyptian sandstorms. His writing has appeared in hundreds of publications internationally, including many inflight journals.

sic Bowl on Saturday 12 November. Steely Dan and Steve Winwood team up for a concert at Rod Laver Arena on 27 October and at Rochford Winery on 29 October. www.frontiertouring.com Dolly Parton sings at Rod Laver Arena in November and John Farnham has already sold out five concerts at the Palais Theatre. John Waters will bring his popular show Looking Through a Glass Onion to Crown Casino in October. www. johnwaters.com.au Roxette has reformed and play Rod Laver Arena next February. Daryl Hall and John Oates with support band Icehouse will play Plenary Theatre and Rochford Winery in February. In theatre news, the Production Company presents Grey Gardens at The Playhouse, Arts Centre, in November and December. www.theproductioncompany.com.au

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ply “Have you allowed for ‘the clueless factor’?” My favourite question? “Why are our soldiers in Afghanistan?” *** HAVE we all recovered from this global financial crisis? Is that the old GFC or the threat of GFC2? How about those financial advisers who failed to see the first coming? The bottomless pit of greed. Well, all those fraudulent so-called experts are back, knowing all, seeing all the indicators, advising us with as much certainty as before the GFC. “The clueless factor” or tarot cards? Just as effective. Ditto spaghetti alla carbonara. On finances I oppose two lines of thought. The first is the idea of topping up your super fund. They will say they had a bad year, but it’s still the best investment going. I say let the super take its normal course and bank any spare cash at call. Unless of course you’re eligible to cash it in within five years. The second is the idea of paying more on your mortgage than the agreed rate. They will say you can always withdraw it if in trouble. I say keep it at the agreed rate. Banks change rules overnight. Bank any spare cash. Call the difference insurance. You disagree. I know.

*** WHEN all appears lost, the angel of hope springs forth. Our delightful Governor-General Quentin Bryce has accepted an invitation to be patron-in-chief of a new charity called Entertainment Assist. It’s for performers suffering from “post-show blues”. Hey, that’s me! Where are the application forms? I’m in. Will Centrelink find out? *** MANY of us go through the early stages of adult life after school wondering about our sense of worth, the fear of not being good enough, of people finding out that we are frauds; our inadequacies on show. Being in the acting caper for 40 years, I’ve seen a lot first-hand, myself included. It’s common to all walks of life of course. Doctors, psychologists, even real estate agents. Some so talented they never realise it, others not worth a bumper believing they are the ant’s pants, particularly actors. Round and round the merry-go-round goes. The answer? Forget it; human nature. Be happy with your best. *** A COLAC truckie leads 30 trucks on a 450-kilometre journey to Canberra

where 11 convoys across the nation join them in protest against the Labor government. “It’s costing me thousands of dollars,” he said. Seemingly a no-confidence showing against everything? No specifics, generalisations calling for the Governor-General to “immediately dissolve the 43rd parliament”. What motivates them? Particularly the Colac chap who has witnessed a Victorian change of government for almost a year now. I can understand their worries but do they really believe all will be sublime under a Liberal government? No carbon tax, no fuel tax, no Greens, no live exports, no GST increase? Perhaps no Herald Sun would help. *** THE AFL. Where do we start? God’s showpiece of behavioural purity. We don’t have enough of our share of wankers; we must add the likes of a number of football reporters overflowing with oodles of said purity? No smoking, no bad language, but plenty of beer on tap from large plastic cups at exorbitant prices; gambling on tap and free food for the press. But keep it clean. “Football is about family.” Yeah, those who can afford it. I’ll have to stop. I’m choking.

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A Grain of Salt COMPLAINTS in the past two weeks, like the increase in tip fees and the $300,000 plus for our shire CEO, the bow tie man. Kindly take the time to write to your local newspaper, thereby leaving me to drink my coffee in peace. I do not do local news. Poverty or death, whichever arrives first. *** HERE I stand on Mount Kosciuszko 7300 feet above sea level. I see unlimited space. Down below is the entire population of the world, including all those special people who understand world finances. “Greece is in trouble”, they may say; likewise Italy, Spain. “If they go bust we’re all in trouble.” “Tell me more?” I reply. But they can’t, because they, we, all of us haven’t a clue. “Something to do with re-mortgaging houses”, they add, hoping to convey microscopic knowledge translated to Double Dutch. “What’s your take on carbon tax?” I ask. Some for, some against, but almost all not a clue including our politicians, which is nothing new. I therefore launch “the clueless factor” as the be-all and end-all explanation. If it’s world finances, carbon, boat people, cancer or psychiatry served up to me as knowledge without explanation, I shall re-

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A blind man with a seeing eye dog at his side walks into a grocery store. The man walks to the middle of the store, picks up the dog by the tail, and starts swinging the dog around in circles over his head. The store manager, who has seen all this, thinks this is quite strange. So, he decides to find out what’s going on. The store manager approaches the blind man swinging the dog and says, “Pardon me. May I help you with something.” The blind man says, “No thanks. I’m just looking around.”

with Cliff Ellen “With a few rare exceptions ... sportswriters are a kind of rude and brainless subculture of fascist drunks whose only real function is to publicise and sell whatever the sports editor sends them out to cover.” (Hunter S Thompson) Our Melbourne sportswriters remind me of the seagulls at Manly Beach with the football coaches represented by the fish and chips. God help a good coach without a talented player list. *** BHP Billiton has brought out a new set of rules for office staff and Channel 9, in reporting this on the news, interviewed a “space lady”, whatever that is, who said, “An uncluttered office means an uncluttered mind”. The woman gets paid for this earth-shattering conclusion? Hasta la vista. cliffie9@bigpond.com

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Stand-alone is the future, says Bryan Mace By Mike Hast IN three years, Frankston Dolphins’ brave decision to remain a stand-alone club in the Victorian Football League will pay dividends, says general manager Bryan Mace. He predicts the structure of the VFL will change when arrangements set last June expire. “In two or three years there could be no VFL clubs aligned with AFL sides,” he said. AFL clubs with VFL alignments were happy to have senior players run around in the VFL when returning from injury or poor form, but this unsettled the process of creating strong VFL teams, he said. “Geelong and Collingwood, for ex-

ample, don’t care about winning games and premierships in the VFL; they are happy for their young blokes to learn the ropes.” Mr Mace says Frankston has never shut the door on alignment, but it would never be a full alignment. “Carlton was the first AFL club to consider aligning with the Dolphins,” he said. “Both North Melbourne and St Kilda have approached us twice over the years. “We thought the Saints might contact us again when they came to Belvedere Reserve in Seaford last year, but before they’d even settled in they decided to stay with Sandringham.” He said it was looking increasingly

likely that aligning with AFL clubs could be a bad move. His theory is given weight by the success of Port Melbourne this season, with the club going through the home and away series undefeated – 18 wins. Port fielded a stand-alone senior team in the VFL when the new era started in 2000. In 2001-02 it was partially affiliated with the Sydney Swans then North Melbourne in 2003-05 before returning to stand-alone in 2006. Mr Mace said Richmond had unofficially chosen to make the redevelopment of Punt Road its priority, pushing back plans for a stand-alone VFL team for three years. “Two into one never works; the stronger club takes over the weaker

one. We’ve seen it in country football when two teams have combined, with the stronger club prevailing after a year or so,” he said. The history of aligned teams in the VFL since 2000 has been more confusing than Italian or Japanese politics, with the notable exception of the Frankston Dolphins. Both AFL and VFL clubs have chopped and changed allegiances, and the halcyon days of a stable VFL are long gone. Bryan Mace blames AFL clubs for some of the Dolphins’ lack of success on and off the field in the past three years. “We had a terrible draw this season – three home games in 14 weeks, for

example. It’s hard for your supporters when they’ve been used to coming down to the ground and watching their team every two weeks,” he said. “The stand-alone clubs were meant to have an extra game on TV and an extra home game each season, but that’s faded away due to pressure from AFL clubs.” The Dolphins’ GM is quietly confident about season 2012: “We’ve set a target of five or six extra wins.” Eight victories would get the club back to its 2008 year when it finished in the eight, won a final against Coburg and was unlucky to lose its semi-final against Williamstown by a point due to inaccurate kicking.

Unpretentious misses chocolates A DECADE of application and hard work by Cranbourne trainer Nikki Burke could be rewarded by the highly promising three-year-old Unpretentious. A son of 2005 Golden Skipper Stakes winner Stratum, he won very impressively at his debut at Sale last month. Following this, Burke decided to step up Unpretentious to city company at Sandown and although beaten, he showed himself to be a youngster with considerable ability. After missing the start, he raced in last place to the 400-metre mark and at that stage his chances seemed forlorn. But Craig Williams managed to weave his way through the field to unleash a brilliant finishing burst. Unpretentious just failed to overhaul the well-backed The Kitkat Kid but even in defeat demonstrated he has the ability to reach the top level. At the same time Burke is intent on allowing the gelding every opportunity to develop and mature so he may not be at his best till next year. While Unpretentious captured the limelight at Sandown, Montgomery, Sierra Nevada and Ulundi all indicated they are worth following over the next few weeks. The spring tempo increased three days later at Moonee Valley when the Jim Conlon-trained Rekindled Interest beat a classy field in the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes. Taking a line though the performance, Rekindled Interest is going to be a force in the $3 million Tatts Cox Plate at Moonee Valley on 22 October. The four-year-old will have his next outing in the Turnbull Stakes (2000m) at Flemington on 2 October as will the Greg Eurell-prepared Pinker. A group 1 placed, group 2 winner last

season, Pinker Pinker demonstrated she has the ability to make her presence felt in open company by finishing a slashing second to the highly regarded King’s Rose in the Stocks Stakes (1600m). Eurell says that he is likely to press forward to the Caulfield Cup (2400m) after she runs in the Turnbull. Persistence finally paid dividends for Mornington trainer Dean Binaisse when Carnero led throughout in the Spotless Handicap at Moonee Valley on Saturday. Competitive against the best of his age in his first two preparations, Carnero was struck down by injury after contesting the 2008 Victoria Derby. After 133 weeks away from the track, the six-year-old has strung together seven runs this campaign and Saturday’s victory suggests there are more wins in store. West Australian Bliss Street is worth following when she steps out over more ground on a roomy track. Winner of her previous three starts – including the Group 3 Sires Produce – the Flying Spur filly was beaten for early pace but was doing her best work over the concluding stages when sixth behind the impressive Atlantic Jewel. Lightly raced colt Zabeelionaire could develop into a classic contender later this season. The son of Zabeel found the 1500m too sharp when runner-up to Whisper Downs but he did work to the post stylishly and can only improve. Lloyd Williams-owned Tanby has been nurtured by trainer Robert Hickmott and is now ready to tackle

better races. A five-year-old by renowned stallion Galileo, Tanby was jumping from 1700m to 2500m when a runaway winner of the Curran Chemicals Handicap. He gives every indication he will stay two miles. In-form trainer combination Ellerton/ Zahra have had a big run with fillies and mares over the past 12 months and Annlea is another who can earn black type for the stable. Resuming from a spell, the four-year-old was doing her best work in the home straight when fifth behind Irish Dream and is worth backing when she steps out to 1600m. Lightly raced six-year-old Anudjawun is eligible for restricted races, but could win a group event in spring. After two runs over unsuitable distances, he was strong at the line when a luckless fourth to Carnero over 1600m. Australian-bred Happy Zero was a top class sprinter when trained in Hong Kong and looks sure to pay his way while in the care of the Hawkes clan. Off the scene for 15 months after a failed trip to England, Happy Zero simply found the 1000m too short but hit the line with gusto. Woorim completed a big day for Queensland trainer Robert Heathcote when he won the 1200m Become A MRVC Member Handicap. Carrying 60.5kg, the six-year-old ran right away from his rivals over the final stages and is poised to avenge his luckless third in last year’s Rupert Clarke (1400m) at Caulfield when he contests that event on 24 September. Cranbourne-trained Blackie was no match for Woorim, but did work home strongly and is sure to be winning his share this campaign. Best: Anudjawun Below, The Kitkat Kid leads the field home from fast-finishing Unpretentious at Sandown Park. Picture: Slickpix

Samba football: Alex Terra, seen showing Paul Ifill of Wellington Phoenix superior ball control, will play when Heart tackles a combined regional side in Langwarrin.

Heart beat a path to Langwarrin THE A-League soccer team Melbourne Heart visits Langwarrin on Saturday 24 September to take on a combined local side. The event is part of the club’s commitment to engage grassroots players and supporters, says event organiser Peter McLoughlin, president of Mt Eliza Junior Soccer Club. Langwarrin coach Gus Macleod will lead a Peninsula Select squad with players from Langwarrin, Casey Comets, Mornington, Frankston Pines, Peninsula Strikers, Skye United, Seaford and Baxter. The 3pm match at Lawton Park will be Heart’s last before the A-League

starts in October and will likely feature the star Brazilian trio of Fred, Alex Terra and Maycon Carvalho Inez. Juniors round robin matches featuring more than 350 youngsters from under-8/9, under-10/11 and under-12/13 will start at 9am with trophies for winners. “Players from all our local clubs will get a chance to show their skills against Melbourne Heart,” Mr McLoughlin said. Tickets are selling fast for the Hearts game. Adult tickets cost $10, children under 13 free of charge. Details: Your local club or Peter McLoughlin on 0416 632 663.

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