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There was once a carnation farm near London Bridge on the Mornington Peninsula, and on that farm beneath the ancient earth was an Indigenous archaeological site of noteworthy quality. Helen Begg was an exceptional woman. She and her husband Kenneth got involved in the carnationgrowing business in the early 1960s on their Portsea property, which encapsulated the Portsea Lagoon, and while preparing the land for planting she came across something very special: a midden and occupation site. Helen was fascinated, so much so that for a further 15 years she continued to dig and find precious remnants of an Indigenous people who once gathered by the waterhole at Portsea Lagoon to eat and connect. Stone tools, shell middens, stone axes, hammer stones and ground stones were revealed, and Helen meticulously labelled each one and stored them downstairs in the home that is now occupied by her 80-something son Michael and his wife Judy. There were 30 or so boxes full of living Indigenous
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history stored by the time Helen (who was also an avid letter and poetry writer, but that’s another story) passed. Aboriginal Victoria specialists in bone and wood came to view the collection and identified a small percentage of objects that weren’t from Bunurong country, which made sense because Helen was a spirited traveller too. They are still only halfway through analysing the collection, which currently resides temporarily at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery. There are bags and bags of artefacts in existence. Michael and Judy thought long and hard about where to house this amazing collection of flora, fauna and Indigenous artefacts that Helen had chronicled so meticulously. Her tiny writing on tags. Her thoughtful and informative detailed descriptions. The collection has been handed back to the Bunurong people, who are the rightful owners, but where to put it so that everyone can learn from the amazing story of Australia’s first people and admire the ahead-of-her-time woman who knew she was on to something and was prepared to follow it through? The Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation is working with Parks Victoria to set up a cultural centre at Point Nepean. If you hold any Indigenous collections, please contact the Bunurong Land Council on 9770 1273. The Aboriginal Heritage Council has appointed the Bunurong council as the peak body for gathering these incredibly important compendiums.
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have a good understanding of what their child is doing online, the kinds of activities they’re involved with and the way they’re behaving. “It’s important to keep the lines of communication open. Know your child’s passwords and shoulder surf to see what they’re doing online. Tell them to never play online games with someone they don’t know; if they’re an online friend they’re not really your friend, as you don’t really know them.” She says to make the rules clear so your children know the boundaries, print them out if you need to. “Be the best parent, not the best friend.” It’s an exciting time to be growing up as these technologies provide so much potential to create, connect and communicate. There are many positive aspects to the development of children’s online culture; helping our children to stay safe and become good digital citizens is key to making sure they get the best out of the online world that they can. Toorak College’s Parent Information Series offers parents practical advice to assist with bringing out the best in their child. We welcome all parents and members of the wider community to attend the next presentation in the series, “Raising Resilient Teens” on Wednesday, August 29. To register please visit toorakcollege.vic.edu. au/news-and-events/events SUPPLIED
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International research has shown direct links between students’ academic achievement and their participation in music programs. Further to this is the sense of belonging and purpose and the discipline and concentration skills students gain from music study which benefit them well beyond their schooling days. Music and the arts more broadly improve our lives, they have the power to humanise people, they support the expression of emotions and provide us with a language to express our feelings. At Woodleigh, more than 20 ensembles, bands, groups and orchestras are offered at our Senior Campus alone. Instrumental and voice lessons are available, and classroom music programs are core curriculum at Years 7 and 8, and elective thereafter. At our Minimbah and Penbank Campuses, instrumental and voice lessons and Classroom Music Programs begin at
Foundation, while ensemble, band and group music programs are also offered. We are currently in a revolution of creative intensity, and the need for our students to have the ability to be able to think for themselves and express themselves creatively has never been greater. One of the world’s leading educationalists, Sir Ken Robinson, has famously said: “Creativity is now as important in education as literacy.” Certainly, creativity and the ability to have original ideas is hugely significant, but the discipline, concentration and commitment that music study brings should not be ignored as markers of success. For further information about Woodleigh’s programs, information evenings and campus tours, please visit our website woodleigh. school or call the Enrolments Office on 5971 6100. JONATHAN WALTER – Principal
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Ferlazzos fight for our friends BY KATE SEARS
Raising much-needed money for animal conservation by creating works of art using nib and indian ink on paper is keeping artist Nathan Ferlazzo rushed off his feet. Nathan’s intricate designs are stunning from afar, and on closer examination you’re delighted to discover leaves, flowers and other animals embedded into the design. We spoke to Chelsea-based Nathan before he jetted off to New York to exhibit Marini Ferlazzo at the National Stationery Show. Marini Ferlazzo is a family business, with sister Simone responsible for accounts and orders while their mother and co-founder Clare handles the
business development. Having worked as a graphic designer for eight years, Nathan decided in 2014 to pursue his passion for drawing, a talent he’d nurtured since he was four. “After being inspired by a Eugene von Guerard exhibition, I purchased my first pen and ink set,” the 33-year-old said. “I experimented drawing plants, then decided to draw a cockatiel made out of flora — I liked the way it looked so I drew more and more animals in the same style. It progressed rapidly from there.” Nathan’s passion for drawing animals led him to pursue in-depth research into conservation. After reading about various organisations, he decided his artistic flair could help raise awareness and money for them. Since Nathan founded the business in 2014, Marini Ferlazzo has donated an impressive $25,000 to various organisations around the world. These include World Animal Protection, Australian Wildlife Conservancy, Edgar’s Mission, and Painted Dog Conservation Inc. Nathan’s Nonno came to Australia in the 1950s from a small town in northern Italy and is credited as the
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inspiration behind the idea to start the business. “His perseverance and good intentions towards others has always inspired our family,” Nathan said. “It was important to us that we created a business that had a positive impact on the world. We are a family of animal lovers, so it was an obvious choice to support wildlife conservation.” Farrell’s Bookshop in Mornington stocks Marini Ferlazzo greeting cards, or if you’re in the market for a new tea cup, we beg you to check out the range with Maxwell & Williams, which all started after Nathan emailed its team with visuals of what he thought the collection could look like. “This led to a meeting and it progressed quite quickly from there. Before we knew it, we were looking at the first mug samples. The range is expanding later this year and will include an Australian wildlife collection.” To find local stockists and check out more of the company’s range, including prints, colouring books, calendars, stickers and magnets, visit mariniferlazzo. com.au. Remember, your purchase supports a more sustainable future for our planet.
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OUR COVER Left: Portsea Village Piers Restaurant has ramped up their menu see pages 90-91 (photo by Willow Creative) Top: Frosty cabbage, see Edible Gardens on page 86; It’s Circa at Frankston Arts Centre, details on page 83 (photo Pedro Greg), Bottom: Another creation from She Shell Art by Miffy see page 80; Manyung presents Peter Coad see page79.
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Premier’s Awards for VCE Excellence Three students of Peninsula Grammar’s graduating Class of 2017 were recently presented with their Premier’s VCE Awards at the prestigious award ceremony. More than 1100 guests attended the ceremony, where Victoria’s top-performing VCE students from 2017 were recognised for their outstanding academic results. A total of 302 awards were presented to 274 students. Charlotte Holland (pictured below) was one of 23 students to receive a Top All-Round VCE High Achievers Award for attaining study scores of 46 or higher across at least five subjects and was the only student on the Mornington Peninsula to receive this coveted award. Charlotte’s 14-year journey at Peninsula Grammar commenced in Kinder and her unwavering commitment to her studies throughout this time ensured this meritorious achievement. Daniel Pham (pictured right) was one of only three students to receive the International Student Award. Daniel’s determination and dedication to his studies are a testament to his ability, making Daniel a most deserving recipient of his award. Grace O’Sullivan (pictured below right) was the recipient of a Study Award for Drama. Her score of 50 in Drama was phenomenal, as was her ATAR result. In 2017 Grace combined her enthusiasm for Performing Arts with a diligent study routine whilst at the same
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After watching an eco-documentary that exposed the amount of rubbish we generate day to day, Erin Rhoads decided to make some changes. Five years later and the author, blogger, speaker and activist can fit all her waste in a jar, has penned a soon-tobe-released book called Waste Not, and recently brought her message to the Mornington Peninsula at the Waste Wise Living: A World Environment Day event in Frankston. Why should people care about leading a waste-free life? We can sometimes forget plastic, most of it being single-use, won’t break down for hundreds of years. It’s contributing to our ever-expanding landfill sites or worse — getting into our environment. Over 250 species of marine life are known to have ingested or become entangled in plastic. With Frankston and the Peninsula right next to the bay, our wasteful choices can have a direct contribution to this problem. Reducing our reliance on plastic can prevent litter from our streets, parks, rivers and beaches, reduce our exposure to harmful chemicals, lead to a healthier life and even save money. What are some simple steps to begin the journey towards zero waste?
Food scraps make up a bulk of what the garbage trucks collect each week. Our household bins are roughly 40-50 per cent full of food scraps. We can change this by making simple swaps, like cooking with our food scraps (think stocks, jams, chutneys), getting savvy when we do our weekly shops, composting or starting a worm farm, and supporting local farmers. If services like bulk food stores aren’t available locally, how can readers find alternatives or campaign for change? See if you can buy larger quantities of items. Choose packaging materials that have a better recycling rate like paper, cardboard and metal. Pull out the Tupperware and ask your local deli, fishmonger or butcher to use your containers rather than the plastic bag and paper option. Look into borrowing and sharing items with family, friends, tool libraries, toy libraries and clothing swaps. Why do you love where you live and how does it influence your lifestyle and work? I love where I live in Moonee Ponds. My home is not far from the Maribyrnong River, which has a huge influence in my work. It’s unbelievable that once upon a time this river was clean enough to drink and even swim in but today there is so much plastic pollution. I hope that when my son is my age, it is once again healthy and clean enough to swim in and free from plastic. See more at therogueginger.com/
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Strap your boards on to the roof racks of intrigue, people, because you’re in for a ride. This is a story about surfing and how waves can break or take you forward. It is also a story of resilience, reinvention and connection with the Earth.
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I meet Jeff Yann on my way back from Queensland. He has just returned from Noosa and saying goodbye to a couple of old buddies who are dying (opposite page, bottom). Original pioneer surfers from Santa Barbara who came to Australia to surf in the late ‘60s to avoid the Vietnam War draft. Bob Cooper — prostate cancer; Richie West — a tumor in the brain. Final goodbyes are never easy. Old friends and partners. Parents who leave behind memories brimming with love, laughter and in some cases almost unbearable pain. Jeff has had more than his fair share of heartbreak, although growing up in Frankston with his two sisters and parents wasn’t much different from any regular Peninsula boy. He explains. “Life was good in Frankston back then. I was part of a group of surfers as I got older who followed the waves. Big wave surfers like Mike Davis from Santa Cruz. Legendary surfboard shaper Michael Cundith. We just kept travelling. I’ll never forget seeing (Great Train Robber) Ronnie Biggs (opposite page, top) on a beach in Ipanema in Rio in his budgie smugglers checking us out, or getting chased out of town by 10 Brazilian surfers. I went to a place in Nigeria where the women thought I was a ghost because they’d never seen a white person before. I started surfing at Gunnamatta with the Reef Board Riders and haven’t stopped.” That’s what he was doing in Israel while looking at ways to propagate soil. “The surfing tribe is universal. Once you’ve connected, you’ve made a friend for life.” And Jeff’s needed them. In September 2003, 70-year-old Marea Yann was found dead in an armchair by her
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gardener. Her son-in-law was charged with the murder but was later acquitted. Jeff continues. “It changed our lives for ever. Trauma like this pulls a family apart. One day Mum was here and then she wasn’t. We are still fighting it.” Jeff split from his first wife after 20 years of marriage and having two beautiful girls, and he lost his second partner in a car crash. He was also the victim of a home invasion where he was “beaten to
a pulp”. He continues. “You know, the guy who did it died in a motorbike accident later. That’s karma for you.” I ask how this landscape gardener now living in Mount Martha has coped with the hand he’s been dealt. “Life is like one big wave. You can go with it or drown. It’s that simple.” He laughs. “Surfing has been the one thing that has kept me going.” Ebb and flow, folks, ebb and flow.
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I have fond memories of silently crouching in a moonlit backyard with my children, watching in awe as a mother ringtail possum tightroped across the fence with her baby or scuttled up a tree to hide beneath a veil of leaves. I can still hear my children’s “ooh”s and “ah”s. Brushtail and ringtail possum numbers are falling because of urbanisation. AWARE Wildlife Rescue president Sharon Bondy suggests what we can do to help these Australian natives survive and thrive. After all, we should all be able to get along, right? Sharon explains: “Valuing native wildlife in our suburbs is important. Seeing possums not as invasive pests that need to be eradicated but part of Australian life is key to their survival. In the last 12 months AWARE Wildlife Rescue have tended to nearly 500 possums. Many have been negatively impacted by urban development, which reduces food sources and places for them to nest. As their habitat is fragmented, increased numbers of possums are being hit by cars as they are forced to cross roads in the search for food. Many become malnourished, then can’t produce milk for their babies, or they become prey for foxes, dogs and cats.” One thing we can do to help is plant natives like eucalypts, bottlebrushes, tea-trees, banksias, lilly pillys, grevilleas, and wattles in our gardens. Not only will the possums have the correct food source, they’ll have housing too. If they’re in your roof, you could provide a nest box and place it in a tree close to your roof. “You can obtain instructions on how to construct a nest box or where to find a nest box supplier from AWARE Wildlife Rescue or from DELWP (Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning). Possums are territorial, so if one adopts the nest box it is likely to keep others away from your roof and garden area,” continues Sharon. Remember, brushtail and ringtail possums are Australian native nocturnal species. Become aware of how to live with them before they disappear. For ever. AWARE WILDLIFE RESCUE Emergency Hotline: 0412 433 727 E: info@awarewildlife.org.au W: awarewildlife.org.au FB: AwareWildlifeRescue
Pictured: An orphaned ringtail possum is cared for by AWARE. Photo: Amber Barrile, AWARE volunteer.
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awareness of some of the issues going on in their community. Tilly McClaren: “I thought the soup kitchen would be really boring … I feel really good at the end of the day when we have fed the primary kids. I leave with a smile.” Brucie Renee Turner: “Being involved makes me feel really good knowing I am helping others.” Jake Chant: “The vibe is great and everyone is super keen to meet and serve the kids. I think it’s great what volunteers are doing.”
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BY KATE SEARS Don’t they just look magical? But there’s a secret to seeing these ghost mushrooms glow. Omphalotus nidiformis, as they are known in the science world, can’t be seen by the human eye. The fairies let us in on a little secret, however: by using a few tricks with your camera, you can expose these fantastic fungi. Langwarrin resident Lauren Whiteman explained that ghost mushrooms don’t naturally glow bright green in the bushes. Human eyes will only actually see a dull blue-grey glow because our eyes are not made for seeing such fine detail in the dark; sometimes you only see the faint glow out of the corner of your eye. “It’s the long exposure of the camera that picks out the bright green,” said Lauren, who has a Facebook page called Lauren Nicole Photography. “Though the last few nights I have been out with other photographers we have found them by their bluishgrey-white glow. Most of my photos were taken with one to two-minute exposures, f2.8, ISO 1600 on a Canon 80D.” Issue 80, JULY 2018
Lauren tells Mornington Peninsula Magazine that, once you find a ghost mushroom, the trick is to remain very quiet so you don’t spook it … no, not really — but do bring a small tripod and artificial lighting to light the mushroom so you can focus your camera. Once that’s set up, lock the focus, turn off all lights, and take your picture or use a remote trigger so you don’t move the camera. Her tip? “I set my camera to ‘BULB’ or ‘Manual’ mode — typically 60 seconds to 135 seconds — and use an f2.8 lens. A 50mm macro lens is a better option than a 100mm lens as there is often other trees and foliage in the way and you won’t be able to get the gills in the picture. You want the underside of the mushroom rather than shooting down on to the tops, as the tops often aren’t as bright.” Stunning though they are, these mushrooms are poisonous and will make you very ill if you eat them. They are found at nature reserves through Langwarrin, Frankston and the surrounding areas. Lauren, as an avid landscape and nature
photographer, urges others to tread lightly and not disturb the area around the mushrooms because disrupting new spores or interrupting new mushrooms from growing will in turn mean their natural beauty won’t be shared with the community indefinitely. This mostly self-taught photographer and mum of four is a member of the Frankston Photography Club and has recently chosen to study law to further advocate for children and families in crisis after working as a case manager in home-based care. Photography is her creative outlet and she’s adamant that residents and visitors alike are informed about the wonderful natural phenomenon that is the ghost mushroom. Lauren hasn’t been able to capture the fairies among the glowing mushrooms … not yet anyway.
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Eye-catching Iconoclast enlivens the Link BY KATE SEARS
By now we’re sure you’ve seen and had lively discussions about Iconoclast 2017. It’s the sculpture by Michael Riddle at the Skye Rd exit of Peninsula Link near McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery. Installed in 2017, Michael’s work is part of the $250,000 Southern Way McClelland Commission, which will see a new sculpture chosen every two years until 2037 and alternating between sites at the Skye and Cranbourne road exits. Iconoclast 2017 is intended as a visual shock. The
structure explores the idea of loss and collapse. Sustainability and climate change are issues it could relate to. Steve Brown’s photograph stunningly captures the busy freeway that complements the sculpture’s message, with the light trails hinting at the invisible emissions from the millions of cars that travel on Peninsula Link every year. Michael is a Brisbane-based contemporary artist whose attraction to materials, processes and form act as inspiration in an art practice that unearths such areas as metaphysics and the human condition where chance, slippages and accidents are all encouraged. Submissions have closed for the 2019 commission, which invites Australian and international artists to design the
new sculpture for the Cranbourne Rd exit. Until then, Gregor Kregar’s sculpture Reflective Lullaby — more commonly known as The Gnome — will continue to stand tall at the Cranbourne Rd site before being moved as part of McClelland’s permanent collection next year. Park+Gallery Director Lisa Byrne said: “The fifth commission of this 25-year partnership between Southern Way and McClelland is a unique opportunity for artists to create ambitious works of public sculpture. On display for four years, these monumental works invariably become local icons and encourage lively debate about contemporary art and spatial practice.” What do you think Iconoclast 2017 represents?
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Discover Africa’s best-kept secret There are two sorts of travellers who go to Africa: those who want to tick places off a list and those who want to experience the essence of those places. For the latter, that sometimes means even avoiding the places you listed for others that best offer the experience you are after. Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe is a good example of the latter. Lost in the noise of your Krugers and Serengetis, this large national park flies under the radar of most safari-goers. Neighbouring the far more famous
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Chobe National Park in Botswana, this park often shares animals with its famous neighbours (animals don’t need passports), including the elephant herds Chobe is known for. What it doesn’t share are the herds of people that jam up the roads and make peaceful game viewing a challenge. Full of lions, leopards, herds of antelope and rarer animals such as the elusive wild dog, this area offers a step back in time where you can enjoy the call of the wild without the call of the mobile phone. You’ll often find experienced African travellers here enjoying the slower pace and the solitude that ironically only comes when surrounded by animals of a different species. If you want to clear items from a bucket list, go wherever you wish. If it is the experience you are after, consider somewhere like Hwange. Fame doesn’t always equal quality. In fact, some of the best-kept secrets are kept secret for a reason. To unlock the secrets of Africa, it’s important to talk to the key people. Peninsula Travel has sent
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Anny’s Manufacturing Jewellers is much more than your local jewellery store — it is a complete jewellery experience. With a sparkle in their eyes, the master jewellers at Anny’s create gorgeous pieces for their customers. Their motto is “You Imagine — We Create”, and that’s exactly what this experienced team will do. And it’s all carried out in house. With 36 years’ experience in the trade and staff who are considered master gemstone setters, you can always be assured that you’ll receive a quality piece that will last a lifetime and bring you endless joy. Anny’s invite you to leave your repairs, redesigns or remodels in their capable hands. They also encourage customers to discuss with them face to face what they
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desire when remodelling family treasures into modern pieces, or when a precious item require some TLC. And of course the team give you the full gold treatment and can even supply and replace gemstones for your jewellery as part of the service. It’s a one-stop shop without any hassles. “We do pride ourselves on the jewellery, but it’s also about the whole experience at Anny’s,” said jeweller Jonathan. “We aren’t mainstream jewellers.” There’s bountiful talent at Anny’s, where the jewellers also act as helpful sales assistants. Ah, what gems! At Anny’s you’ll always be served by one of three qualified jewellers in store who will assist you with your every jewellery need. Anny’s also stock a range of brands including: Dora wedding bands, Peter W Beck, Nikki Lissoni, Thomas Sabo, Tesoro, Ikecho pearls, Sekonda watches and Classique Swiss-made watches. “Jewellery is our profession, and it’s not just a job,” says owner Harry. “I have been making jewellery for a long
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Contemporary building and interior design is in Kathryn O’Sullivan’s blood. Having worked alongside her father, Michael, for almost a decade, this director and senior designer of Vibe Design Group has learnt her craft from the ground up, absorbing everything related to design and building on the job — and the result is impressive. The term ‘multi-tasking’ doesn’t do justice to the breadth of design and organisational groundwork this innovative young woman is required to explore in her daily dealings with clients, contractors and suppliers. Then there’s the unlimited amount of engineering knowledge, 3D presentation capabilities, interior design talent, client correspondence proficiencies and understanding the emotional intelligence of people. After all, a home is a reflection and representation of someone’s life, their family and the memories created there. It is so much more than bricks and mortar. Kathryn
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understands this philosophy better than most because she has grown up surrounded by building design principles and aesthetics and has absorbed them almost by osmosis. She explains. “It’s been sink or swim, really. Learning on the job has given me a huge range of practical knowledge and an understanding of client needs that has been invaluable. Michael and I work together closely and creatively and it’s always a shared experience. We are on the same page as far as how design is communicated. That’s one of the things that’s so great about working with him. Family ties are a definite advantage because it’s an organic thing. We can toss around ideas and see what works best according to a client’s needs. It’s been a natural progression. As principal of VDG, Michael has taught me that it’s simply a matter of responding to the site and the landscape. We don’t design for awards. We design for our clients’ individual needs and are very proud of the awards we have received for all our hard work.” As a father of three daughters, Michael understands the boundless capabilities of the female gender and has given Kathryn the freedom to push design
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BY KATE SEARS “It keeps the body moving and the mind active, both important with age,” Steve said. “You also meet many at the launch of The Lounge & Balcony at the Frankston interesting people with like interests. I also love the Arts Centre as we both wielded our cameras. Steve’s solitude and beauty of going to a remote location and enthusiasm captured our attention, and from then on capturing a magnificent sunrise. Situations like that the modest photographer kept postponing our offer become very relaxing and cathartic.” for a feature on him. Now, after much persistence, we can finally invite you to discover more about the Using Canon gear, his passion for landscapes and man behind the gorgeous landscape shots on Frankly panoramas is evident in his breathtaking shots. So Frankston’s past two covers. what provides the subject matter for his photographs? “Frankston Council’s Major Events leave most other After working for more than 30 years in councils for dead. Frankston also has great parks, telecommunications with Telstra and then running his playgrounds and beaches. The Peninsula has everything a own business repairing whitegoods, an aperture for a hobby opened up as he entered retirement. Steve longed photographer could want: great scenery, sandy beaches on one side and pounding surf and rocks on the other. to document his grandchildren’s lives as they began arriving into the world, and for the past eight years he’s “Anybody looking for an activity to keep them active been capturing their lives on film. From there it didn’t should consider photography. You can make it as big or take very long before he was bitten by the camera bug as small as you want and meet a lot of nice people on and expanded into other types of photography. the way.”
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LAURENCE AND OLIVIA GUDE In Conversation How did The Personalised Gift Shop come about? thepersonalisedgiftshop.com.au came about when I was looking for a gift to surprise my little sister Olivia. Working away at the time, online was the only solution and it quickly became apparent that finding a gift that was unique, personal and full of meaning was difficult and limited. Where did the business start and how fast has it grown? After a lot of research, a few overseas excursions, countless late nights and endless cups of coffee I started the business in 2014, taking over my parents’ garage in Tasmania. Shortly after, my little sister Olivia came on board. Since then The Personalised Gift Shop has grown immensely. We set up our main fulfillment centre here on the Mornington Peninsula in 2016. You are both in your early 20s — where did your entrepreneurial instincts come from? We have both been exceptionally lucky and have been involved in numerous family businesses from the day we were born. Our grandfather built a leading wetsuit
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factory in the UK, and we have been hands on with our parents in restaurants, signs and graphics and river cruise companies to name a few. I think our instincts and ways of thinking have derived from all this. We don’t really know any different. What are your professional backgrounds? Olivia has a degree and studied architecture; I dropped out of university and went into the maritime industry. What kinds of gifts can be found on your website? We offer gifts for all recipients and all
occasions. Our range is very broad and we are always adding new products. To highlight a few, personalised items such as mugs, cheeseboards, beer glasses, jewellery boxes, hip flasks and compendiums can all be found on our website. What’s the process from ordering through to personalisation to receiving the perfect gift from The Personalised Gift Shop? The process is very straightforward. You simply jump on to our website
(thepersonalisedgiftshop.com.au), select a product to personalise, use our innovative live preview feature to see what your gift will look like and then add it to your cart. This can be done within minutes. Our team of ‘personalities’ lovingly personalise each order and we are proud to be the only company in our field in Australia that can dispatch within 24 hours. What makes The Personalised Gift Shop unique? We only specialise in personalised products; everything on our site can be personalised. We have an innovative preview feature, a fast 24-hour dispatch time and everything comes gift-wrapped as a standard service. And finally, what’s the best part of owning/operating a business on the Peninsula? We have lived in many places and we think the Peninsula offers the perfect work/life balance. We are fortunate to have all this on our doorstep. We are able to walk our dogs, keep active in fresh air and open space, dine at quality restaurants and relax in tranquil surroundings. What more could we want?
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What do we want? Pawternity leave! When do we want it? Meow! BY DWAYNE ORANGE
So I’ve just arrived home with my gorgeous little girl — and look, I know all new parents say theirs is the most beautiful, the most delightful, the most perfect. But look at those blue eyes. That cute little button of a nose. She has melted my cold, dark heart. And how I long now to spend our first few days together, watching her as she sleeps, alert to her cries, ready to feed her when she wakes and play with her until she tires. But I can’t. I must immediately abandon her, alone in this strange and empty house, and return to work. Why must I be denied paternity leave just because my little bundle of joy is a kitten? Do kittens and puppies not need around-the-clock care and attention in these first few days in a new home just as human babies do? Of course they do! Now, if I worked for the Musti Group, a pet supply chain in the Nordics, it would be a totally different story: I would be allowed three days of paid parental leave while I bonded with little Haruka Habibi Chun-Ji Kalika (I don’t know what possessed me … I’ll probably just end up calling her Mittens or something) and helped her settle in. I’d expect nothing less from those Nordics. That’s no small undertaking, however — 90
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per cent of Musti’s 1500 employees own at least one cat or dog. But CEO David Rönnberg is committed to the initiative, which got introduced last month. “Pets always come first in everything we do, and that’s why pawternity leave is a natural step in developing our culture. Adopting a pet is a significant decision and changes everyday life considerably. We want to support our employees during their first days with their new family member and ensure that they can enjoy those precious moments to the fullest.” Yes, David! Good boy! Not sure about the cheesy “pawternity” tag, but still. “Depending on the needs of each pet, the first days spent together can be rather intense, and sleepless nights are more than familiar to recent pet parents. A baby animal requires constant attention and unconditional love. Paying attention to a pet’s needs and spending time with them supports their learning, builds trust and helps prevent behavioral disorders in the future.” David says the introduction of pawternity leave will help his employees combine work and free time more seamlessly, contributing to the wellbeing of their entire family. I couldn’t agree more. And so, Peninsula pet-lovers, rise up and demand pawternity leave from your employer. Your contract needs a new claws. It simply Musti happen!
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Streetscape project to drive business Work has started on the Hastings Streetscape Renewal Project, described by Mornington Peninsula Mayor Bryan Payne as the most significant infrastructure investment in the town in more than 10 years. Designed to create a more vibrant, attractive and usable space for pedestrian and commercial activity in the commercial strip and activity centre, the project will include streetscaping along High St between Queen St and Marine Pde; five laneway revitalisation projects; replacement of the King St toilets; and construction of a carpark in King St. It’s being paid for by the State Government and Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, each contributing $1.9 million, and is expected to be completed by December 2019. Pictured at the project launch are the council’s project delivery manager Derek Rotter, Western Port Chamber of Commerce and Industry secretary Karen Mann, project manager Darren Simnett, Eastern Victoria state Labor MP Daniel Mulino, urban designer James Bryan, Cr Payne and Cr Kate Roper. mornington PENINSULA
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With one deep breath, she ducks under the waves to film the many marine creatures that live below with her GoPro Hero 6. Every day, Jules Casey walks her dog along the Blairgowrie pier as she speaks to the fishermen and checks the visibility conditions. The cold doesn’t put this water baby off from freediving — only poor visibility. Always having been at one with water, she’s tried every water sport. It was only when Jules was ticking off a bucket list item to swim with whale sharks at Exmouth in WA that she found herself in awe of the freediving underwater photographers capturing her encounter. That was it; she needed to learn. Fate handed her the next step when she attended a party back home and was introduced to the secretary of Melbourne Freedivers. Now, holding a Level 2 qualification in freediving, Jules has found her calling. Portsea, Rye, Flinders and Blairgowrie are her usual haunts. You’ll normally see Jules diving for just over an hour and holding her breath for up to two minutes. “I’ve never pushed the boundaries to reach a great length of time. It’s a matter of relaxation and getting into a meditative state to increase your numbers. For me it’s never been about how long; I just capture enough footage for an Instagram post, which is generally 30-40 seconds in length.” It’s become an obsession. “Once I started freediving and grabbed a GoPro I couldn’t stop myself. I wanted to show everyone what’s there. It opened my eyes to how beautiful our waters are. Most people go overseas or to the Great Barrier Reef; however, I want to show everyone what’s a few kilometres up the road. Shock them and show it off.” With her quirky video of a spider crab and a leatherjacket having attracted two million views and another of an octopus trying to steal her GoPro going viral, it’s little wonder that social media agencies have come calling. Storyful has a channel licensing agreement for all her Instagram and YouTube videos as One Breath Diver, while LADbible has a channel licensing agreement for her Facebook videos on her Girls That Freedive page. “I’m very excited by this opportunity, which will showcase what the Peninsula has to offer underwater,” she says. And her video style? “I take it as it is. I don’t edit or manipulate anything; I only shorten the videos. You can see it as I see it; they come straight from the sea.” Fate struck again when Moonraker Dolphin Swims followed her on Instagram. “I commented and said I’d have to come and photograph the dolphins. I went and they offered me a job as their snorkel guide. The stars aligned; it was perfect. Seeing the dolphins and seals never gets old. It never dulls. There’s a feeling you get when they look you in the eye.” Her next goal is to cage-dive with great white sharks at Port Lincoln in South Australia. We can’t wait for those videos, right here, safely behind a computer screen. Explore the unbelievable diversity of creatures in our waters without getting wet on Instagram at @onebreathdiver.
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McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery was buzzing on Friday, May 25, at the official turning of the sod for the new Sarah and Baillieu Myer Education Pavilion and Graham Terrace. The pavilion and terrace was designed by Kerstin Thompson Architects and will be situated at the rear of the gallery, where it will be complemented by native bushland and will lead out to the natural amphitheatre. It will be a very peaceful and contemplative space near the outdoor sculptures. McClelland’s core focus is on art, nature and environment so it’s an ideal addition to the art gallery, and staff are ecstatic at the prospect of making full use of the space for education and public programs, community events, forums, day conferences, workshops, seminars, and other relevant creative activities. It was perfectly timed to occur during Education Week, even more so considering the theme for the week was Issue 80, JULY 2018
Celebrating the Arts. Construction will begin this month and work is expected to be completed by Christmas ahead of an opening early next year. This exciting new addition will deliver much-needed extra space for McClelland’s current education program, which welcomes about 2500 students each year from schools across the Peninsula and throughout Melbourne. More than 40 children from Rowellyn Park Primary School in Carrum Downs attended the event, along with much valued education officer Imogen Good, volunteers, trustees, Guides, sponsors and former and current staff. Sunshine increased the cheery atmosphere as guests enjoyed fresh scones with jam and cream and a side of bubbles for the adults. Key donors Sarah and Baillieu Myer spoke of their belief that it is necessary to learn about art your entire life, which is why the pavilion is targeted at intergenerational lifelong learning. Pictured: Baillieu Myer AC, Sarah Myer and students from Rowellyn Park Primary School in Carrum Downs were among those at the turning of the sod for the new pavilion and terrace at McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery.
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BY LIZ ROGERS different schools, which greatly hinders their learning and their ability to form stable relationships. By offering these children mentors, who visit them once a week to help them with their homework, literacy and numeracy, we’re helping them to take a step closer to achieving their dreams, whether it be to become an astronaut or a nurse.” The Pyjama Foundation continually delivers on providing services such as oneto-one mentoring programs to assist foster kids with reading, writing and building their confidence. Pyjama Angels (volunteer mentors) regularly drop by childcare centres to read to little ones too. Working with various universities and With more than 53,000 children in students from dance academies and foster care across the country, the Australia Post employees to entertain money raised from National Pyjama Day passers-by in the town, the Pyjama will go towards educational resources, Foundation flash mob’s aim is to get us training and recruitment of the Pyjama thinking about kids who are less fortunate Angels. Register your workplace, school than our own. or childcare centre for National Pyjama Bronwyn Sheehan, the founder and Day at nationalpyjamaday.com to executive director of The Pyjama receive a free fundraising kit, or you Foundation, says: “Statistics show us can donate via donation.giveeasy.org/ that 75 per cent of children in care are the-pyjama-foundation. not finishing school. Many children in Come on — rock your onesie or PJs with care bounce from home to home and to pride on July 20, peeps. It’s for the kids.
National Pyjama Day is on Friday, July 20, so now’s the time to think comfy and cosy for kids in foster care. The Pyjama Foundation holds activities across Melbourne during the week leading up to Pyjama Day and this year will conclude its fundraising activities with a pyjama boogie-woogie in the CBD. Think pyjama-clad flash mob and flannelette shenanigans and sensational slipper moves!
The Mornington Chamber of Commerce, together with Rebel Donuts, held the annual Mornington’s Biggest Morning Tea on May 25, raising much-needed money for the Cancer Council. All foodies and other Mornington businesses (including Mornington Peninsula Magazine) who donated food and prizes should be commended for helping make the day a huge success. Photos: Tanya Fry
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Brooke lives with two talkative feathered friends who love nothing better than to chat and wave, wave and chat. Her nine-month-old blue-fronted Amazon parrot Luna wolf-whistles, asks “What ya doing?”, waves and turns around on command and could live until she is 80. Her 10-year-old medium-size conure parrot Tookie has green cheeks, waves and turns around, bobbing her head up and down when the music starts pumping. Dancing is
just her thing. Brooke loves animals and especially birds. She used to have six cockatiels and has had various budgies. She also has two horses, one of which she saved from the knackery. “Luna is a one-person bird and gets a bit funny when other people are near me. Both of them mainly eat fruits and vegetables and need lots of stimulation because they are incredibly smart birds. I’ve got their cages set up inside while it’s cold, but they fly around while I’m home. I keep them flighted; don’t clip their wings. They are flight-trained instead and come to me when I call them,” she explains. “They spend lots of time outside in the warmer months. You’ve got to watch out for lice and worms and make sure they are kept busy. They absorb everything, just like a baby. Both Luna and Tookie love playing with their toys,” she continues. There are about 30 species of Amazon parrots, while conures belong to a diverse group of long-tailed parrots. Either way, Brooke swears that the entertainment they deliver is A1 for quirky companionship — and it seems she’s right. Who’s a pretty parrot? Luna and Tookie are. Just ask Brooke!
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Alfonso sweeps away the dust from our past Six years after arriving in Australia from Italy after a military career, Alfonso Folle is preparing to launch his book Frankston – Dust From Unmade Roads, a photographic journey into our past. He speaks with Kate Sears. Tell us a bit about yourself. I have always travelled by myself, just with my backpack and my camera discovering the world. I love photography and I’ve held a few photographic exhibitions in Melbourne. What is Frankston – Dust From Unmade Roads all about? Frankston changed a lot since the first land sale in 1854 but the traces of the past are still there, and if we use our imagination we can still see the old post office where the Deck is, the Prince of Wales Hotel where the Cheeky Squire is, and we can also hear the noises coming from Cameron’s Blacksmith on Bay St. This book is not one of those books where the reader can read and imagine how things were in the past; the idea I had when I decided to create this book was to let people actually “see” how the past was. Personally, after the one year I spent working on this project, I see Frankston with different eyes and every time I walk around I think about how it was before. What prompted you to create this book? I wanted to create this book to give my contribution to the community by sharing this book and the knowledge about the past of Frankston. After these six years in Australia I wanted to leave something to say thank you to the country who welcomed me. Tell us a bit more about the book launch at the Frankston Library. I decided to do the presentation of my book at the library because it is the place where lots of young people go to study and I would like them to know about the story of their city because I think if you know the past you can understand the present and create a better future. I will also donate a few copies to the library so more people will be able to see it. What do you love about Frankston? I lived in Mordialloc for a few months. When I decided to move to Frankston I had many people telling me that was not a good idea because Frankston was not a good place to live. Honestly, I never had problems in Frankston. I love the people here; I like the way everyone helps each other. What I can say is that I lived here for the last six years and if I could go back in time I would do the same thing and move to Frankston. Anything else to add? Frankston is not just the place where I live, it is also the place where I met so many new people, where I adopted a stray cat and first of all is the place where I met a special person, a person that came to Australia like I did and that I wish I could share my life with. This book is dedicated to that person. For more details about the book and its launch, visit alfonsofolle.com Issue 80, JULY 2018
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The talk we all must have BY KATE SEARS
Eight years ago, filmmaker David M. Raynor was spending Christmas Day with his sister, a school counsellor, when she received a phone call: one of her students was in intensive care after attempting suicide, and eight others were on suicide watch. That was the catalyst for We Need To Talk, David’s screenplay and movie designed to raise awareness of teenage mental health and suicide. Last May, Bad Hat Film Publishing launched a book adaptation of the film — a collaboration between David and Balnarring author Sally-Anne Ward. “We thought a book was something solid that could be kept and re-read,” Sally-Anne said. “Books are sometimes like friends that you chance upon and didn’t know you needed until they appeared. This is what we hope will happen with this book.” The novel We Need To Talk is aimed at young adults — specifically, years 10 to 12. In it we meet Bree, a typical teenager who appears to have it all together. Shockingly, it turns out she’s the victim of relentless bullying, face to face and on social media. The taunts send her spiralling into depression, and she takes her own life. Sally-Anne then explores the ripple effect that Bree’s suicide creates. Her family and friends become the main characters, and she watches them from her place in the spirit world. “We have handled the topic with delicacy, utmost respect and with love,” Sally-Anne said. “Our motto for We Need To Talk is ‘We need to love and take care of each other, share our love and care with those around us’. I believe and have learnt that sometimes you just need someone
to be kind to you at the right time, and that kindness in itself has the ability to turn a life around.” Sally-Anne took a year to write We Need To Talk, carefully choosing every word for clarity and understanding for the intended age group — she spent six hours rewriting one paragraph alone until she was completely happy with it — and spoke to those affected by suicide and mental illness. “I noticed along the way that everyone spoke from love, whether they were a suicide attempt survivor or a family member or friend of someone who has mental illness. At the core of every story was love — that was quite an ‘aha’ moment because society paints suicide and mental health issues with negativity, which I feel comes from misunderstanding.
“We want readers of the book to keep the thought in their minds that no matter how bad or dark life can be at times, we want them to remember to hold on, choose to stay, that nothing would be the same if they didn’t exist, that life does and will change, but most importantly to always choose to stay in life. Even when it feels like they’re holding on by a thread, staying is worth it.” We Need To Talk is available from Amazon, or visit badhatfilms.com.au/publishing/ FOOTNOTE: Parts of this novel are confronting, so both Sally-Anne and David urge any reader who might be upset to reach out for support. Phone Lifeline on 13 11 14, Beyondblue on 1300 224 636, Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800 or Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467.
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Two new ferries to ply Bass Strait Early in May the Tasmanian Government announced that contracts had been signed for the construction of two new ferries for the Bass Strait service of TTLine. Coming into service in 2021, they will replace the current ships Spirit of Tasmania I and II. They will be about 30 per cent larger with space for 1800 passengers and many more vehicles. As there are no shipyards in Australia capable of building them, they will be built in Germany at a cost of $350 million each. Various ferry services across Bass Strait have existed since the 19th century. In the early years there was no need to offer any provision for handling cars but by the 1920s ferries carried small numbers, loaded one at a time using the ships’ derricks. In 1959 the ANL brought into service the Princess of Tasmania, which was the first passenger ship in the Southern Hemisphere to have vehicles driven aboard under their own power. Rollon-roll-off ferries (known as RO/ROs) were proving very successful in Europe. Princess of Tasmania could carry 334 passengers
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Mornington’s Industrial Estate is morphing from a concrete warehouse-dotted landscape to a car and bike-lined sneaker-clad hub full of fresh new businesses, cafes and art galleries. This is where the ‘it’ crowd hangs. We’re talking about the area bounded by Nepean Highway, Mornington/Tyabb Rd, and Bungower and Moorooduc roads, where the recent injection of colour and creativity has led to this space being the place to drop by and stay for an afternoon or a whole day. There’s much to investigate in the area where drop-by tradies, young mums and their bubs, hipsters and their crews are getting together to talk art, music, friendship and all things Mornington and beyond. Yes, it’s still got its industrial belt feel and the factories and outlets that once were still exist, but mix that with curio stores, homewares and galleries that deliver on providing an exceptional range of painting, sculpture, photography and installation and you’ve got an environment where everyone is welcome to express themselves and business is thriving. Behind the scenes, dance studios, cheeseries, cafes and food stores are bringing innovative business ideas to the fore, while boutique breweries, organic tea shops and specialist builders and tyre providers bring something to the area’s incredibly diverse business-first table. Mornington’s Industrial Estate is on the move. This year’s On the Map event, which saw a weekend full of arts-inspired proceedings with the participation of local designers, musos, artists and business creatives, was a hit. Take the time to get into the groove of an up-and-coming area where energy and ideas are blossoming and prospering. Discover Mornington’s Industrial Estate for yourself. Disappointment is not an option. (Pictured Locked In Escape Rooms, see story opposite page; Obtanium see story in our Home section)
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Step inside a space where tradition and generosity of spirit blend brilliantly with the love of food, family and friendship. Open the door to a sophisticated interior at the core of an extraordinary seaside village where parallel souls prosper and ignite. Live your potential with your glass raised high to life’s abundance, laughter and endless possibilities. The day has come. Guy Mirabella is handing over the plate he has lovingly crafted from the heart, and you could be the one to continue the tradition of intercontinental excellence. You could be the one to enter ShopAte Café and Store and stay, create and play. This is an opportunity for the true lover of fabulous fare and unmistakable Mount Eliza ambience with an international twist. Guy’s menu, catering capabilities, cooking classes and experience are on offer as part of the sale of this exclusive Mount Eliza Way business presented by Roberto Biguzzi — a man who understands hospitality and premium real estate potentials. A man who supports local real estate initiatives. A Mornington Peninsula business owner who understands where you want to be in the future and how to get there. Communities are built and maintained by their members. The opportunity to benefit from a business that has been grown from a masterly understanding of the Mount Eliza mindset merged with a traveller’s sensitivity does not come on
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Before you call in the real estate agents and home stylists, you probably know that you’ll need to have a contract of sale handy. Did you know that you may also need to get a capital gains withholding clearance certificate from the ATO? This certificate allows the ATO to identify whether withholding is required from the sale of Australian property and applies to any property where the contract price is $750,000 or above. In the current market conditions, the $750,000 threshold means the need to obtain the clearance certificate would apply to the majority of real estate sales in capital cities and some larger regional centres around Australia. If you’re an Australian resident selling your home or investment property, applying for a certificate means that the purchaser will not have to withhold 12.5 per cent of the purchase price. The online application process with the ATO is simple and requires only a few personal details, such as name, DOB, address, and TFN, in the case of an individual applicant.
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Calley Rajah Family Lawyers specialises in all areas of family law and offers tailored advice on all family issues with the aim of achieving favourable and commercial outcomes. Experience and expertise are key at Calley Rajah Family Lawyers. Firm principal Vic Rajah is one of Melbourne’s leading family law practitioners and heads the team alongside well-respected Peninsulabased lawyer Helen Roach. Clients are their No.1 priority and their focus on attention to detail and quality of service is second to none. The firm prides itself as the leading provider of family law services on the Mornington Peninsula. By
consulting Calley Rajah Family Lawyers you are benefiting from a wealth of experience. Vic is proud of his team’s ability to provide unrivalled service to clients, and anyone who is in the separation process and is dissatisfied with their current representation should come in for a 30-minute free consultation to see how Calley Rajah Family Lawyers can do it better. Calley Rajah Family Lawyers has offices in Mount Eliza, Melbourne CBD and Braeside, so call today. CALLEY RAJAH FAMILY LAWYERS A: 1-3 Davies St, Mount Eliza A: 17/459 Collins St, Melbourne A: 232 Boundary Rd, Braeside T: 9781 4222 W: calleyfamilylaw.com.au
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Accredited holistic nutritionist and Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional Medicine) practitioner Melanie Sinclair cares about your health from the inside out. “Nutrition is much more than just food,” says Melanie, who recently moved back here from Byron Bay. “I specialise in body composition. I look at body fat percentage in relationship to proportion of muscle to strive for leanness that is specific to the individual. Often weight issues can be driven by hormonal imbalance, chronic stress and gut/digestive health issues so this is also explored if needed. I love working with clients to reach their goals no matter how big or how small they are.” If you are looking for a holistic approach to reaching your ideal physique, whether that is losing body fat and/or gaining muscle, Melanie can help. You can also expect improvements in skin, energy, sleep and mood with her balanced strategies. Melanie also offers a range of corporate health and well-being workshops with topics designed to suit your business or event. THE NUTRITION EFFECT A: High on Natural Health & Nutrition, 148 Main St, Mornington (rear of Natural Balance; access via McLaren Place; Tuesdays) M: 0476 169 550 W: thenutritioneffect.com.au
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How to achieve a fit mind Nick Sutherland, mental health advocate and practitioner shares how he founded local business MyndFit in our new series of articles highlighting insights on mental health and wellbeing for our readers. Having been medically discharged with anxiety and depression after being a reconnaissance soldier in the Army, I spent the next 8 years spiralling down towards rock bottom as my mental health deteriorated to the point where I developed a mental illness. I had slowly isolated myself and every day was a real struggle, like I was keeping my head just above water. Being in survival mode, the weight and heaviness of the depression mixed with the debilitating fear and uncertainty of the anxiety left me emotionally crippled to the point where I could not leave the house. I also found myself feeling so trapped with no way out that suicide became a very real option. Thankfully I didn’t go down that path like many men do. Instead, I reached out and asked for help then spent the next year in what was basically emotional rehabilitation. Once I rebuilt a much more emotionally stronger, healthier and sustainable version of myself, I decided to go and study psychotherapy so I could be in a position to help others come out of their rock bottom or even better, to prevent them from going there at all. I found the value in my experience and wanted it to serve a purpose, so I decided to serve others. I ran State of Mind Health for 9 years until at the end Issue 80, JULY 2018
of last year, I decided to change my business model and relaunched as MyndFit. As much as I loved helping people recover from emotional trauma, I decided I wanted to “prevent instead of cure” and teach people the tools and resources needed to develop and maintain positive mental health. Using my own experience as well as working with so many people over the past 9 years, I noticed a pattern where if these certain 5 fundamental core things weren’t in order then it caused a lot of surface level problems. With that in mind, I set about creating a program to set people up to succeed at being sustainably happy, identifying the “red flags” which were the actual cause of their problems and changing the cause to change the effect. And it worked. Clients started understanding that happiness is a byproduct of them doing certain things – controlling the controllables, responding instead of reacting, being compassionate instead of judgemental…all things and more which prior to working with me, they simply didn’t know how to do. Each issue either myself or my colleague Amanda will be writing about cases we work with on a day to day basis which will in turn highlight the things you can do differently in order to feel more at peace, content and in control. Next issue I will discuss what a client “Emily” thought were her problems and how instead of needing X, Y & Z to happen in order to be happy, she soon learnt she could have A, B & C in place which made her inherently happy rather than band-aid happy.
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Every nine minutes in Australia, someone will have a stroke. Optimum recovery has been linked to accessing specialised neurological or strokespecific rehabilitation. St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital offers rehabilitation to people who have suffered a stroke or other neurological condition. Its neurological team includes a rehabilitation physician, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, dietitian, social worker and pastoral carer. Physiotherapists will work with you to improve your walking, movement, strength, balance and sensory impairments. The therapy will aim to return you to as normal
function as achievable, including a focus on returning to everyday activity. Occupational therapists focus on functional goals and can work with you to improve management of daily activities, including personal, household or community tasks. They have a fully equipped kitchen and occupational therapy gym, and offer art therapy, cognitive therapy, therapeutic groups, and programs to help you return to work and resume driving. Speech pathologists help manage language problems, articulation issues, cognitive communication, social communication and swallowing problems. They can also prescribe alternative communication devices. Dietitians can help ensure
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beautiful as you are”, but those comments aren’t heard when someone says, “I’m going to cut my hair from long to short and totally change the colour”. What is important when considering anything cosmetic is to understand the reason you want to change or enhance your appearance. Cosmetically, anti-wrinkle injectables and dermal fillers are used to enhance your appearance by either smoothing out wrinkles, adding volume to lips and cheekbones or reducing the appearance of
marionette lines or naso-labial folds and so forth. These treatments cannot and do not help you to love the person you are already. At Clarity Cosmetic Mornington, Dr Dilly Abdeen, BDS is a firm believer in this philosophy. “These treatments should only be used to enhance who you already are,” he says. “Expecting them to do otherwise would only lead to disappointment.”
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Always ask questions. Whether it is a Botox or Filler Treatment, Fat Freezing, or simple removal of a red vein, make sure you are honestly a candidate for the treatment, ensuring the results you are paying for and visualising. Permanent Hair Reduction is a prime example. If a clinic is honest, they should advise if your hair removal will be required to be re-treated every year. At Advanced Skin & Laser NO NEED for re-treating. Our high-end medical equipment “has the grunt”, says Adelle. No ongoing treatment once your 6-8 treatments are finished. No yearly trek back to us. If it has not permanently done the job, we follow up and finish with no charge completion. There are always a few clients who need an extra zap, but we stand by our results. After over 17 years with Laser and IPL experience we stand by our promises. Facial rejuvenation using IPL is outstanding. Take the “toast” layer off your face and body. Remove your sun damage and experience A NEW YOU. Now is the time – phone 9787 7475 for an appointment. SUE VERHEYEN
If your wardrobe’s full of clothes, accessories, shoes and handbags that you’re no longer in love with, why not let them bring some joy to others. Fashion That Sparks Joy is a fun evening that tackles the war on waste while assisting women in need on the Mornington Peninsula. Mornington’s SMART Business Solutions and Rosebud’s not-for-profit Clothes4U Boutique invite you to swap your quality pre-loved clothing with other participants. Take inspiration from de-cluttering legend Marie Kondo and bring along your good quality women’s clothing, accessories, shoes and handbags and exchange them for items that ignite the joy spark. Don’t have anything to bring? Don’t worry, there will also be an opportunity to purchase fabulous items at very reasonable prices. Fashion That Sparks Joy is on Friday, July 27, from 6-9pm at Mt Eliza Scout Hall, 4 Ranelagh Drive, Mount Eliza. Tickets cost $20 and include wine and finger food. RSVP to smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/events or Shirley at Clothes4U on 0490 058 596. Bring your bestie for a great night out and feel good knowing that all money raised will be donated to Clothes4U Rosebud so it can continue to clothe and support local women in need.
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The flu jabs have arrived BY MICHELLE WOOLHOUSE
Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent the spread of influenza in the community. Every year the virus adapts to its environment, meaning the vaccine needs to adapt too to maintain its virulence. Last year’s flu season was the worst we have seen in years, prompting new recommendations for the community. When is the right time to get the flu shot? While May is the perfect time to get your protection up to date, July’s not too late to get your flu shot. Is there anything else I can do to help protect me from the flu? People with chronic disease are more likely to get the flu, so it makes sense to try to be as healthy as can be. Eating a whole-food plant-based diet, regular exercise, good sleep habits and optimising nutrient levels go a long way to supporting your internal immune system. Who is eligible? The flu shot is available to all Australians
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health beauty fashion There’s nothing quite like it on the Mornington Peninsula. Majestic eucalypts draped in purple hues gently bending towards the private lake. Waterbirds gathering to dance on its surface. Twenty hectares of ancient bushland brimming with organic vistas and whispering stories. Nestled within the heart of Moorooduc, Woodman Estate is a secret worth telling, not just because of its breathtaking beauty, its misted herbaceous borders, rose gardens and box hedges but because of its mind, body and soul rejuvenation capabilities. This is a place where reconnection with the self and revitalisation of the body go hand in gently healing hands. After 20 years of providing locals and visitors alike with memorable experiences, Woodman Estate offers Issue 80, JULY 2018
BY LIZ ROGERS the ideal serene spot to share, debrief, reassess and reconnect with friends, family or the person you once were. The Woodman Wellness Retreat offers pampering, one-to-one intensive revitalisation programs and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM); cosmetic acupuncture, natural fertility sessions, assistance with weight loss and the management of pain. Grown from the rich Peninsula earth on which the gracious country hotel estate sits, the Woodman Estate philosophy encapsulates small footprint ethics and the return to caring for each other and health, reflected in its luxury accommodation and acclaimed restaurant dining where award-winning estate-made cuisine and degustation menus make a statement. Special occasions become more extraordinary at Woodman Estate. Weddings and birthday revelries or
high tea connects with friends and family, culminating in events to remember and cherish in a setting that shelters you from life’s hectic pace just for the sake of it. Slow down, reconnect and wander back to a time when life was sophisticated yet simpler, beautiful and nurturing. It’s time to find you at Woodman Estate. The secret’s out. Pick up the phone and dial mind, body and health today. The best things in life await. Naturally. At Woodman Estate. WOODMAN ESTATE A: 136 Graydens Rd, Moorooduc T: 5978 8455 W: woodmanestate.com www.morningtonpeninsulamagazine.com.au
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by Stephanie Johnson
Aries: It is time to get your house in
order. This time of year often sees you clean, sort and maintain your private residence. This July is no exception. You need to focus on matters close to home. This may also involve relatives. Visits by close and extended family members are likely.
Taurus: Your local neighbourhood
and housing are more active than usual. Perhaps neighbourhood politics is on the horizon or local interest groups are a focus. It could also mean that you are considering changes in your local neighbourhood such as changing your regular dentist, doctor or hairdresser.
Gemini: Geminis usually don’t sweat
the details. However, July sees the Sun light up specific money matters. Hence you may have to make some decisions about your personal finances. It is time to collect and pay any unpaid invoices, sort through your paperwork and file away any scattered bills.
Cancer: July is a significant month for Libra: It is time to decide on your “true Capricorn: Partnerships come Cancers, culminating in a Solar Eclipse in your Zodiac Sign on July 13 (AEST). You are likely to make many self-discoveries. This is not a time for the crabs of the Zodiac to retreat. You need to shine this month.
Leo:
Tensions arise in July, ones that require you to retreat and carefully consider all options before voicing your opinion or making decisions. Tension is not necessarily a negative state. Creativity can often be birthed from stress. You need to find the right balance, much like when on a see-saw.
Virgo: Are you able to take some time
out of your busy schedule and treat yourself this month? The pleasant planet Venus is moving into your Zodiac Sign, beckoning you to relax and indulge in something or someone that arouses your passion. Suspend critical judgement and treat yourself to a little luxury.
north”. What does that mean? It means you need to listen to your inner compass, to focus on whether or not you are happy with your life direction. This is not so much your private life but rather your contribution to society at large.
Scorpio:
Your Ruling planet Mars is currently Retrograde, which means that you, too, need to go into a retrospective mode. All action needs to be preceded with thought. You need to count to 10 before saying angry words. You need to listen to any little warning signals in your personal guidance system.
Sagittarius:
July is your month to examine your personal and joint finances. Your income may dwindle temporarily as bills come in faster than you are accustomed to, or your income lowers. As a result, it is time to change your spending habits. It is not just your personal finances. Joint resources are under scrutiny.
under scrutiny this month. These can be personal or business associations. Either way, joint ventures with significant others are on your mind. You may make a commitment or move away from one depending on how easily you can express yourself in your relationship.
Aquarius:
Joint projects, considering other people’s input and working for the common good are second nature to you. This month you thrive as you consider your options. A Lunar Eclipse lights up your Zodiac Sign on July 28, heralding insights into the way that you conduct your affairs.
Pisces:
It is time to birth something new. This could involve a lifestyle change, a budding romance, new artistic project, starting a meditation class or accepting a new job offer. Whatever the scenario, the idea is that you have some fun. It is also the ideal time to examine your own health.
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Ketosis is a metabolic state in which fat is metabolised to produce ketone bodies, which provide energy rather than glucose. Our bodies’ preferred fuel source is glucose, which is largely consumed in the diet in the form of carbohydrates. Once we take carbs out of the diet, your body has to look elsewhere for fuel so it will break down fat to produce ketone bodies or ketones for fuel. What happens to the body when you are in a ketogenic state? The first few days of following a ketogenic diet are not much fun as your body is still looking for carbohydrates to burn. You may be hungry, low in energy, a bit irritable, more likely to get sick and you might not be able to train at your peak.
You will be less hungry Once you’re in ketosis, your appetite is reduced. A high protein intake has a higher satiety effect; we see changes in levels of appetite control hormones and the ketone bodies themselves have a direct appetite suppressant action.
Your breath might smell One of the by-products of the breakdown of ketones is acetone. Acetone is exhaled through the lungs, thus making your breath smell a little. Aside from the need to use breath mints, this is not harmful and is a sure-fire sign that your body is in ketosis.
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Six things that can happen to your body when you start a keto diet from followers is they can get bound up. It is possible to consume enough fibre from non-starchy vegies or you may need to take a fibre supplement.
You’ll lose weight Although it seems counter-intuitive to be eating more fat and losing weight, now that your body is burning body fat as its main fuel source, you can lose weight very quickly. In addition, your appetite is suppressed so you’re less likely to overeat or go back for seconds. You’ll get control of your blood sugar levels and your insulin levels drop On a ketogenic diet, you’ll limit the spikes in blood sugars that come with frequent carbohydrate and sugar intake. As a result, your body doesn’t need to produce as much insulin. Low insulin levels mean your body is better able to break down fat to be used as fuel.
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Increased energy Now that you are using fat as fuel, you are not short of an energy supply and no longer relying on your dietary intake as your main source of energy. At Be Fit Food, our meals will induce a state of mild nutritional ketosis. This means you will get the fat burning benefits without the extreme keto side effects. We recommend 50-70g of carbs per day, which is in line with the CSIRO low carb diet philosophy. Contact our team of Dietitians at dietitian@befitfood. com.au for more information or phone 1300 263 257. Kate Save is an accredited practising dietitian, exercise physiologist and codirector of Be Fit Food in Mornington. For more info go to befitfood.com.au or phone 1300 2 MEALS (63257)
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Artist showcases work at international festival Tyabb artist Jeanne Rachelle White has been invited to take part in the international Art Naif Festiwal in Poland. Jeanne is one of more than 30 Australians chosen by naïve artists Wayne Elliott and Marie Jonsson-Harrison for the festival, which is on at the Wilson Shaft Gallery in Katowice until August 10. Australia is the featured country in this year’s festival, which is one of the largest celebrations of naïve art in the world. “I am extremely proud to be representing Australia,” Jeanne said. “Naive art is not a formalised style of art; it’s actually non-traditional and non-academic. However, it beautifully expresses daily life and landscapes that are whimsical and holistic.” Over the past 20 years, the former industrial city of Katowice has been transformed into an arts destination, and the annual Art Naif Festiwal attracts more than 300 self-taught art naïf, naïve art, outsider, raw, art brut and primitive artists from around the world. In 2017 the festival also drew 30,000 visitors, transforming the city into a hive of artistic fever. Jeanne, whose work colourfully celebrates the Australian landscape and culture,
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follows a strong tradition of Australian naïve artists — Sam Byrne, Henri Bastin Lorna Chick, Ian Abdulla and others — who have created works that display their own personal interpretation of Australian life. This new wave of Australian naïve artists is now making its mark on an international level and informing the world of Australian landscape, culture, and story. The Australian artists taking part in Art Naif Festiwal create works that depict visual narratives of life in Australia. Several have painted maps of Australia that will be displayed in Poland as part of the festival. For more, visit the festival website: artnaiffestiwal.pl/en/art-naif-festiwalcurrent-edition#main_country
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BY LIZ ROGERS Opening on July 6 and running until July 22 at Manyung Gallery Mount Eliza, long-time Manyung exhibitor Peter Coad presents his new body of energy-charged infused work, Horizon, with reflective vibrancy. Peter’s art comes from a place of organic expression that is intrinsically linked with the dramatic Australian landscape. Connected with wide-open space and the colour-coded hues it reveals, Peter is a master at capturing the spirit of the land through form, brush stroke and his deep understanding of the timelessness the Australian topography embodies. Manyung Gallery’s partnership with this artist runs as deep as his keen eye for landscape. Peter has been exhibiting for 40 years and been with Manyung Gallery for 30, and his latest exhibition celebrates the partnership between artist, curator and collectors of his works and the insight into the shifting sands of time within remote locations. Peter paints his scenes in the early morning or late in the afternoon, which “produces the most vibrant and powerful of all nature’s colours”. He explains: “Matisse once said: ‘Colours have the inherent power of affecting the feelings of those who look at them’. I certainly believe I can really appreciate the beauty of the world by painting it.” When you view a piece of Peter’s art, you become spontaneously involved in Issue 80, JULY 2018
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the time, space and dramatic sense of light and shade it exudes. Having visited every state in Australia with his wife in their 4WD, Peter has hiked through thousands of remote locations. He has had 68 solo exhibitions and participated in more than 200 invited group exhibitions throughout Australia, Japan, the US, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Spain. Impressive. Come celebrate Peter’s colourful world at Manyung Gallery this winter. It’s your world too. MANYUNG GALLERY GROUP A: Sorrento, Mount Eliza, Malvern, Flinders and Mornington (factory) T: 9787 2953 all sites W: manyunggallery.com.au
Outback travel creates endless stories, one off experiences and unforgettable memories. Peter has captured the majesty of Australia with his breathtaking works. When you see a painting by Peter Coad, you’ll feel the positive energy of it before you even recognize the incredible colours and the dynamic lay of the land. An exhibition not to be missed by established artist Peter Coad.
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Winter dreams of summer beaches Right now it might seem that summer is a long way off, but with a style-statement piece from She Shell Art By Miffy in your home, the beach is never far away.
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human form Liz Turner is a figurative and portrait artist based on the Mornington Peninsula and she is currently exhibiting at Whitehill Gallery in Dromana. Experiencing European galleries first-hand and sketching at the famous Academie de la Grande Chaumiere in Paris have enhanced Liz’s appreciation of the wider context of art in society and its traditions. Working in her preferred mediums of pastel and oils, her art reflects her fascination with both the human form and the human condition as observed in different cultures near and far. Liz’s exhibition, Journey, is on until August 5 at Whitehill Gallery, cnr Whitehill and Boundary roads, Dromana. The gallery is open Friday-Sunday from 11am-5pm. Details: whitehillart.com.au
Miffy’s designs and decorative creations use shells she has gathered over more than three decades. Her beach, tide and coastal finds form stunning art pieces that evoke memories and the love of the sea and times spent there. Miffy says none of her “old shell beauties” are rare, threatened, endangered or exotic species. “All were found embedded in dry sea kelp and collected on the tide-line, including being found deceased and embedded in the sand dunes.” Miffy has two remaining style-statement, coastalinspired decorative pieces available for sale at Veraison Restaurant and Wine Bar in Tootgarook, as well as a beautiful selection of ready-made gallery decorative items on sheshellartbymiffy.godaddysites.com.au Her Seaside Treasures Decorative Keepsake Box ($250) has that “wow” factor that is sure to start conversations flowing when you’re entertaining guests, family and friends. She can also recreate this Shells Extravaganza Porthole Mirror (pictured) upon request. So bring a little bit of summer into your home this winter with She Shell Art By Miffy. SHE SHELL ART BY MIFFY M: 0400 178 635 E: miffypittaway@live.com.au W: sheshellartbymiffy.godaddysites.com FB: facebook.com/Miffyshells INSTA: sheshellartbymiffy
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The Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society will mount a photographic exhibition at the Coolart Heritage Homestead in Somers from July 16-August 12 in the lead-up to Science in the Park. This display of members’ photos will feature a selection representing all aspects of astrophotography, including spectacular wide field shots of the Milky Way, eclipses, comets, views of the Sun through solar filters, shots of the moon and planets, nebulae and galaxies seen through telescopes, and auroras. Also on display will be various items of astronomical paraphernalia. Science in the Park takes place on Sunday, August 12, as part of Science Week and members will be on hand to talk to visitors about the exhibition and the club’s activities. There will also be scientific demonstrations on show in the park grounds as well as free science activities for all ages. The exhibition is sponsored by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and PrimeSCI! Coolart Wetlands and Homestead is at Lord Somers Rd, Somers (Melway ref: 193 J9). For more information, go to facebook.com/scienceintheparkcoolart
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Meeting Place – Art from the heartlands of Aboriginal Australia is presented in partnership with Peninsula Hot Springs at the Spa Dreaming Centre from July 10-17. This stellar show from seven regions of Aboriginal art comprises approximately 30 pieces that celebrate the connection between water and wellbeing. Twenty per cent of sales will be donated to Baluk Arts – the Peninsula’s Indigenous-owned art centre.
MEETING PLACE Art from the heartlands of Aboriginal Australia Fundraising exhibition of Aboriginal art from seven regions
20% of sales to Baluk Arts
Whistlewood @ Peninsula Hot Springs Spa Dreaming Centre Peninsula Hot Springs 140 Springs Lane, Fingal 3939. T: 5950 8777 peninsulahotsprings.com
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BECAUSE OF HER… theme of NAIDOC Week. WHISTLEWOOD | Contemporary Australian Art A: 642 Tucks Rd, Shoreham T: 5989 8282 W: mccullochandmcculloch.com.au Featured is colour, texture and organic exquisiteness from the Central Desert, APY Lands, Utopia, the Kimberley, Arnhem Land and the Mornington Peninsula in this showstopper of an exhibition, including brilliant acrylics, finely wrought barks, carved ceremonial poles, small fibre and wood sculptures and the Indigenous Jewellery Project’s metal jewellery. At Whistlewood from July 7-15, the McCullochs are presenting Because of her… an exhibition highlighting leading and emerging women artists to celebrate the Issue 80, JULY 2018
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JULY 2018 EVERY MONDAY, SCHOOL TERMS Peninsula Kung Fu cnr Racecourse Rd & Carbine Way, Mornington; 1.302.30pm; www.peninsulakungfu.com.au/ kung-fu-classes/womens-self-defence EVERY TUESDAY Drawing Workshop In our art studio with tutor Leigh Hullin - Sorrento Community Centre, 1-2.30pm, $10 per session, www.sorrentocommunitycentre. com.au, 5984 3360 1ST & 3RD TUESDAYS OF MONTH Café Catch Up, New To The Area? – Sorrento Community Centre, 1011.30am, $10 annual fee, www. sorrentocommunitycentre.com.au, 5984 3360 EVERY WEDNESDAY Family History with Margaret Copely Everyone has a story, unearth it in a supportive group, Sorrento Community Centre; beginners 11.30am1pm, advanced 1.20-3.30pm. $5 session, $10 annual centre reg, www. sorrentocommunitycentre.com, 5984 3360 EVERY THURSDAY Pt Nepean Men’s Shed – Connect & share your skills & experience, Sorrento Community Centre, 10am-noon, www.sorrentocommunitycentre.com.au, 5984 3360 Peninsula Grammar School Tours 9.30am, tours depart from H.A. Macdonald Pavilion, enter via gate 2 on Wooralla Drive, www.peninsulagrammar. vic.edu.au, 9788 7777 Oak Hill Gallery – Every Thurs in July; Printmaking classes with Yvonne Watson; 10am-noon; $25 per class (members) & $35 (non-members); 100 Mornington Tyabb Rd EVERY THURSDAY & SAT IN JULY Life Drawing – $20 members & $25 non-members; Thurs 6-8pm & Sat 10am-1noon; oakhillgallery.com.au; Oak Hill Gallery, 100 Mornington-Tyabb Rd EVERY FRIDAY Painting from Within – Sorrento Community Centre, no experience needed, 10am-1pm, www. sorrentocommunitycentre.com.au, 5984 3360 Acrylic Painting classes with Marek
Wilinski in July; $35 members & $45 non-members, 10.30am–1.30pm; oakhillgallery.com.au; Oak Hill Gallery, 100 Mornington-Tyabb Rd EVERY SUNDAY Heritage steam train trips Mornington Railway; 460 Moorooduc Hwy, Moorooduc; www.morningtonrailway.org. au; 1300 767 274 Live music at Pop & Selmas Café 34 Ranelagh Drive, Mt Eliza Kingdom Kids Church – The Anglican Church, Cnr Albert St & Octavia St, Mornington; 10.30am; 5975 0198; www.mmmanglican.org.au UNTIL SUNDAY JULY 8 Propaganda: A selection of posters from the Australian War Memorial – Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, 10am-5pm, mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au, 5950 1580 Andrew Hazewinkel: What the Sea Never Told – Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, mprg.mornpen.vic.gov. au, 5950 1580 UNTIL FRIDAY JULY 13 Winter School Holiday Program – Frankston Library, for full program phone 9784 1020 or library.frankston.vic.gov. au/whats_on UNTIL SUNDAY JULY 15 Sorrento pop-up ice-skating rink; Sorrento Foreshore, Point Nepean Rd, Sorrento; 9am-10pm; child $16 & adult $22; info@skatingat.com.au; UNTIL SUNDAY JULY 22 Horizon by Peter Coad – longtime Manyung exhibitor; Manyung Gallery Mount Eliza; 9787 2953; manyunggallery.com.au UNTIL SUNDAY AUGUST 5 Liz Turner Exhibition Friday – Sunday 11am-5pm; Whitehill Gallery in Dromana, cnr Whitehill and Boundary roads, Dromana; whitehillart.com.au SATURDAY JULY 7 & SUNDAY JULY 8 Portrait painting workshop with award-winning artist Donna Beningfield; $275; 10am-4pm; Oak Hill Gallery, 100 Mornington-Tyabb Rd SATURDAY JULY 7-TUESDAY JULY 22 Because of her…an exhibition highlighting leading & emerging artists
SATURDAY JULY 14 La Petite Mort – Frankston Arts Centre, 7.30pm, tix $30-$44, www.thefac.com. au, 9784 1060
TUESDAY JULY 10 Introduction to Volunteering Session – Impact Volunteering hosts Chelsea Community Support, 10-11am, Frankston City Library long room, bookings essential. info@impactvolunteering.org.au
Truffle Dinner – Paringa Estate, 7pm arrival, five courses matched with wines, $170pp, www.paringaestate.com.au
Baby Makes 3 – three-week program to support and guide first-time parents, 6.30-8.30pm, Karingal Neighbourhood Centre, 103 Ashleigh Ave, Frankston Circus Workshops – with John Butler; Sorrento Community Centre; 10am-11.30am or 12.30pm-2pm; $20; sorrentocommunitycentre.com MPSC Street Team BBQ – fun at the skate park; Sorrento Community Centre; 10am-1pm; free sausage sizzle; sorrentocommunitycentre.com TUESDAY JULY 10 - JULY 17 Meeting Place – Art from the heartlands of Aboriginal Australia McCullochs’ Whistlewood Gallery celebrates NAIDOC Week in partnership with Peninsula Hot Springs; Spa Dreaming Centre, Peninsula Hot Springs, 140 Springs Lane, Fingal; peninsulahotsprings.com; mccullochandmcculloch.com.au WEDNESDAY JULY 11 Peninsula Field Naturalists’ Club Inc - guest speaker, AGM & open night, peninsulafieldnaturalists.org.au Family History – Everyone has a story! – Discover your family history by joining a group led by Margaret Copely; Sorrento Community Centre, 860-860 Melbourne Rd, Sorrento; beginners’ session 11.30am-1pm; advanced session 1.30pm–3.30pm; $5 per person & $10 annual centre registration; manager@ sorrentocommunitycentre.com Multi Sports- with Cam; Sorrento Community Centre; 10.30am-11.45am; $12; sorrentocommunitycentre.com Upcycled Denim Wheat Bag – design and take it home; 10am-11.30am; $12; sorrentocommunitycentre.com THURSDAY JULY 12 Clay Workshop – with Yvonne; Sorrento Community Centre; 10am – 11.30am; $20; sorrentocommunitycentre.com SATURDAY-SUNDAY JULY 14-15 Frankston MS 24-Hour Mega-Swim – join in the fun at PARC, 16N Cranbourne Rd, Frankston
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WED, THURS, FRI AUGUST 1, 2 & 3 Woodleigh School Campus Tour – Book via website www.woodleigh.vic. edu.au FRIDAY AUGUST 3 Michael Cormick: This is the moment – 10.30am & 1.30pm; $21; Frankston Arts Centre; thefac.com.au
Kim Hodges – Girl Over the Edge, Kim’s second memoir, free, bookings essential; library.frankston.vic.gov.au/ whats_on
SATURDAY AUGUST 4 Artist Talks with Cameron Robbins, Rosie Weiss & Kylie Stillman; 2-4pm; Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery; Civic Reserve, Dunns Rd; mprg.mornpen. vic.gov.au
JULY 16 – AUGUST 22 Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society — photographic exhibition as a lead-up to Science in the Park; Coolart Heritage Homestead, Lord Somers Rd, Somers; facebook.com/ scienceintheparkcoolart WEDNESDAY JULY 18 Family History – Everyone has a story! – discover your family history by joining a group led by Margaret Copely; Sorrento Community Centre, 860-860 Melbourne Rd, Sorrento; beginners’ session 11.30am-1pm; advanced session 1.30pm–3.30pm; $5 per person & $10 annual centre registration; manager@ sorrentocommunitycentre.com THURSDAY JULY 19 Author Talk with Kim Hodges – Girl over the Edge – Mornington Library, 2.30-3.30pm, free but bookings essential, 5950 1230 FRIDAY–SUN JULY 20-SEPTEMBER 9 2018 National Works on Paper – Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au, 5950 1580 SATURDAY JULY 21 Red Hill Truffles – Hunt & Gala Degustation lunch with French truffle chef Romu Oudeyer – 8 courses with wine; max 20 guests; redhilltruffles.com; FB: @redhilltruffles; book via Danielle Field at MP Experience
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 8 Mornington Peninsula Choral Festival – Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington, 7pm, tix $7.50-$10, www. mpchoralfestival.com.au Devilbend Fun Run & Walk – Devilbend Natural Features Reserve, 9am-10.30pm, 5km & 10km, Mornington Peninsula Athletic Club 0428 807 052, register online www.devilbend.com
FRIDAY AUGUST 10 Degustation With Your Own Wine – Paringa Estate, five course menu, $95pp, www.paringaestate.com.au SUNDAY AUGUST 12 Science in the Park - The Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society; Science Week Event; Coolart Wetlands & Homestead, Lord Somers Rd, Somers; face-book.com/scienceintheparkcoolart
SUNDAY JULY 29 National Tree Planting Day – Hillview Community Reserve, Dromana, 10amnoon, Hannah Brown 5950 1356 Red Hill Truffles – Hunt & Breakfast – samples of breakfast recipes, ; redhilltruffles.com; FB: @redhilltruffles; book via Danielle Field at MP Experience
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 22 Humans – acrobats on stage; 8pm; Frankston Arts Centre, 27-37 Davey St; $27-$50; bookings: 9784 1060; thefac. com.au
THURSDAY AUGUST 23 Jurassica – hilariously accurate depiction of migrant family life; 7pm; ; Frankston Arts Centre; thefac.com.au SATURDAY AUGUST 25 Family friendly activities, live band, food van & lots of fun; 6pm; The Studio @ Peninsula Community Theatre, 91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington; http://bit.ly/ imatterdance
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 19 Peninsula Grammar Presents – Vaudrey with Howard Penny A cello duo recital of the world premiere of Vaudrey’s Suite for Two Cellos, Peninsula Grammar, 20 Wooralla Drive, Mount Eliza, 7-8.30pm, tix $25, www.eventbrite. com.au Hey Boss: Swing Man – comedy & dance; 7.30pm; $30-$44; Frankston Arts Centre; thefac.com.au
DRAMA Red Stitch Theatre & Critical Stages
Fri 3 Aug, 10.30am & 1.30pm Michael will perform songs from favourite shows The Phantom of the Opera, Beauty and the Beast, Les Miserables, The Boy from Oz and many more. Tickets: $21
Sun 12 Aug, 7.30pm Damo set himself one goal to achieve before he turned 50: learn to swing dance! He turns his unique brand of witty writing, physicality and observational humuor to his personal version of a mid-life crisis. Tickets: $30-$44
Thu 23 Aug, 7pm Set in Moorabbin, Jurassica explores what it is to migrate and to spend the rest of your life searching for home. It weaves the past and present together, with a sometimes hilariously accurate depiction of migrant family life. Tickets: $27–$57
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SUNDAY AUGUST 19 Bel Canto Choir – second concert in 2018 series Songs From The Heart; 2.30pm; $25 adult, $20 conc & seniors, primary school students free; The Village Uniting Church, 93 Canadian Bay Rd, Mount Eliza; trybooking.com/328282; 9787 5383
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8 Immersive dining experience with Guy Mirabella & artists – 6.30pm; Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery; Civic Reserve, Dunns Rd; mprg.mornpen. vic.gov.au
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SATURDAY AUGUST 18 Bursary Winners’ Concert – Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington; free concert & free parking; pmsmusic.asn. au/concerts
THUR AUGUST 9 – SAT SEPT 29 The Local Tales from a Suitcase exhibition – Mezzanine Gallery at Frankston Arts Centre, thefac.com.au
THURSDAY JULY 26 Peninsula Grammar presents LIOR Nominated for three ARIAs inc. best male artist & Triple J album of the year, Peninsula Grammar, 20 Wooralla Drive, Mount Eliza, 7-8.30pm, tix $25, www. eventbrite.com.au
TUESDAY JULY 31 Woodleigh School Information Session – 7.30pm, www.woodleigh.
TUESDAY AUGUST 14 Introduction to Volunteering Session – Impact Volunteering hosts Dress for Success, 10-11am, Frankston City Library long room, bookings essential; info@impactvolunteering.org.au
Toorak College Open Day – Discover Toorak College; Old Mornington Rd, Mount Eliza; register via toorakcollege. vic.edu.au
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Circa’s reputation for fearless, boundary-pushing new circus is borne out in every one of its shows, which combine physical virtuosity with an expressive humanism, and its latest show Humans is no different. Ten acrobats take us on a stirring journey of what it means to be human and of how our bodies, our connections and our aspirations all form part of who we are. Exploring the physical limits of their bodies as they are pushed to the extreme, they question how much we can take as humans. They lead us to reflect on our lives, our loved ones, the burdens we carry and the physical and emotional strength it takes to overcome them. Created by Yaron Lifschitz, the stage is stripped bare as the vulnerability of a team of highly skilled acrobats is exposed. With incredible strength and integrity they connect each moment seamlessly with the next in a thrilling and heartstopping performance. Glimpse their humanity as they find redemptive power in strength and celebrate what it means to be fiercely human. Humans is on Wednesday, August 22, at 8pm at Frankston Arts Centre. Tickets: $27-$50; bookings: 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au FRANKSTON ARTS CENTRE A: 27-37 Davey St, Frankston T: 9784 1060 W: thefac.com.au
The Bel Canto Choir and conductor Margaret Brown invite you to join them for the second concert in their 2018 series, Songs From The Heart. The choir will perform items of love, joy and sorrow with a wide variety of works by composers from Schumann to Sting. Margaret is thrilled to announce that on this occasion their guest artist will be internationally famous cellist Richard Vaudrey. Richard has returned home after six years of music making and completing his doctoral studies in New York. If you haven’t heard this female voice choir or Richard before, this is a concert not to be missed. It’s at The Village Uniting Church, 93 Canadian Bay Rd, Mount Eliza on Sunday, August 19, at 2.30pm. Tickets cost $25 adult/$20 concession (seniors and students; primary school students free) and are available through trybooking. com/328282 or phone 9787 5383: you can also buy them at the door.
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‘Unleash your inner artist’
Meet: 2nd Monday of the month 10am - 3pm, Entry $5 The Studio@ PCT, 91 Wilsons Road, Mornington. We do Modern, Traditional and Textile Arts. NEW! A Beginners & Beyond – Sit & Sew New quilters or advanced, enjoy a day of fun & creativity Meet: 3rd Saturday of the month 10am - 4pm, Entry $5 Currawong Community Centre, 17 Currawong St, Mornington. After 2 sessions we ask you to join our club: $15 J/Fee $35 per yr. MPPI Mornington Peninsula Patchworkers Inc
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Conductor Margaret Brown Guest Artist Cellist Richard Vaudrey
photo by Alan Mathews
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PENINSULA MARKETS EVERY WEDNESDAY Mornington’s Main Street: Every Wednesday 9am - 3pm between Cromwell and Albert Sts.
SATURDAY JULY 14 Crib Point Community Market: Park Rd, Crib Point; Every Second Saturday 9am-1pm; market@cpch.org.au
EVERY THURSDAY Hastings in Street: Every Thursday. Over 40 stalls everything home made, home grown & craft, High St, Hastings 9-1pm.
Rosebud Community School: Second Saturday of month, Rosebud Primary School Cnr Pt Nepean & Jetty Rd Somerville Saturday Market: Second Saturday of month 9am-1pm, Stalls can range from crafts, bric & brac, cakes, plants and veggies, 2a Eramosa Rd West, Somerville
EVERY SUNDAY Bittern Community: Every Sunday at Bittern railway station. Karingal Uniting Church: Second Saturday of month, 8amFrankston-Flinders Rd, Bittern. Over 80 stalls selling new 1pm, cnr Karingal Dve & Lindrum Rd, Frankston and used goods, crafts, plants, fruit and vegetables. Frankston Sunday: Every Sunday 8am-1pm in Sherlock & Hay carpark, Young St, Frankston.
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SUNDAY JULY 1 Rosebud Lions Club: First Sunday of month, Rosebud Village Green7am-2pm SATURDAY JULY 7 Rye Foreshore Rotary Market: First Saturday of month, runs all year, opposite Rye Post Office at the end of Lyons St, 2257-2319 Pt Nepean Rd, Rye, 7am-1pm. Lovely local market that benefits a great cause Rosebud West Outdoor Market: first Saturday of month 8:30am -12:30pm. Eastbourne Primary School, Allambie Ave, Rosebud West SUNDAY JULY 8 Mornington Racecourse Craft: Second Sunday of month, Racecourse Rd 9am-2pm. Over 300 stalls with animal farm and face painting for the kids.
SUNDAY JULY 15 Seaford Farmers’: Third Sunday every month, 8am-1pm Broughton St Reserve Station St Seaford Seaford Handmade Homemade: Third Sunday of month, 10am-3pm, Seaford Scout Hall, Seaford SATURDAY JULY 21 Pearcedale Farmers Market: Third Saturday of the month from 8am-1pm at the Pearcedale Community Centre, Baxter-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale Boneo Community: Third Saturday of month, Cnr Boneo & Limestone Rds. SUNDAY JULY 22 Mt Eliza Farmers’: Fourth Sunday of month, Mt Eliza Village Green, 9am-1pm Bumble Bee Childrens Market: Mornington Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington, 9am-12pm SATURDAY JULY 28 Tootgarook Primary School: Fourth Saturday of month 7.30am-12.30pm.
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Week-long celebration of world’s oldest culture Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is inviting Aboriginal artists to showcase their work in an exhibition for NAIDOC Week. The NAIDOC Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Exhibition will be launched at the council’s Hastings office on Tuesday, July 10, and will be open to the public from 9am-4.30pm on Friday, July 13. The exhibition is among a series of NAIDOC Week events across the Peninsula to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They include: • Frankston and Mornington Peninsula NAIDOC Gala Dinner at Mornington Racecourse on Friday, July 6, at 6pm; • Flag-raising hosted by Nairm Marr Djambana (Frankston Gathering Place) at 32 Nursery Ave, Frankston on Monday, July 9, from 11am-12.30pm; • Flag-raising hosted by Willum Warrain (Hastings Gathering Place) at Pound Rd, Hastings on Monday, July 9, from 4-5pm; and, • Mornington Peninsula and Frankston NAIDOC Family Day at Pound Rd, Hastings on Thursday, July 12, from 11am-2pm. Mornington Peninsula Mayor Bryan Payne said: “This is a special time of year to work and build partnerships with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and to celebrate the rich and diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait cultures. This year the Shire will be revitalising the NAIDOC Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Exhibition, an excellent opportunity for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait artists to showcase their work in a prominent place at no cost. Artworks will also be available for sale to the public.” Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders interested in exhibiting their works are invited to contact the Warringinee team on 5950 1168 or email warringinee@ mornpen.vic.gov.au. Registration of artworks closes on Wednesday, July 4. Across Australia from July 8-15, NAIDOC Week 2018 will celebrate the invaluable contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have made and continue to make to their communities, their families, their rich history and their nation. For at least 65,000 years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have carried dreaming stories, song lines, languages and knowledge that have kept their culture strong and enriched the oldest continuous living culture in the world. For more information on NAIDOC Week and events around the country, visit naidoc.org.au Issue 80, JULY 2018
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Organised by the Mornington Peninsula Vignerons Association, the Mornington Peninsula Winter Wine Week-end delighted wine-lovers last month. Red Hill Reserve and Showgrounds featured more than 50 Peninsula wineries offering tastings of their new-release wines, and eight restaurants also took part to showcase their winter dishes. Photos: Chendelle Kolasa
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Well, we’ve had some beautiful sunny days to get out and play in the garden, but geez it’s hard to get used to those frosty mornings. Cool noses and frozen toeses have been common in this early part of the season, but some of our crops have been loving it. The broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower are forming yummy dense heads, while the snow peas and sugar snaps are sweet and super crunchy. The cool weather certainly helps with some of our crops at this time of year, but the benefits are not confined to the vegetable garden. Our deciduous fruit trees require a certain period of “chilling” in order to form healthy blossom in spring, and this extended period of cool weather should result in better fruit quality. So as we sometimes bemoan having to rug up at this time of year, our clever plants are enjoying it as much we love a sunny day on the beach. With longer days beginning to join us again, we can start to turn our attention to preparing our garden beds for the next warm season plantings. If you are “resting”
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BY LIZ ROGERS Red Hill Truffles offers an experience unlike anything else on the Mornington Peninsula. This July and August, explore Jenny McAuley’s trufflery in anticipation of tasting stunningly simple dishes upgraded to sensational because of one stellar ingredient — the truffle! Jenny explains. “We are hosting a Hunt and Gala Degustation lunch with French truffle chef Romu Oudeyer on Saturday, July 21. There will be eight courses accompanied by the appropriate wines with a maximum of 20 guests. The response to creating dishes with truffles has been amazing. People have welcomed the concept with open arms and have particularly embraced the simple dishes like cheese toasties with truffle and wedges with truffle salt. This event is going to be very special.” Other events coming up at Red Hill Truffles include Jenny’s second Hunt and Breakfast on July 29 (after the hunt you’ll return to a rustic tasting pavilion to sample breaking-fast recipes), and her Truffle Hunt and Tasting (think blue cheese and truffle honey) and Truffle Hunt and two-course lunch. Jenny and her extraordinary sniffer dog Thomas will lead you through the hazelnut and oak trees in search of the elusive black gold before indulging in its unique flavour. Issue 80, JULY 2018
Red Hill Truffles was the first farm to produce truffles on the Peninsula. Jenny began her journey into the seductive yet hard-working world of truffle farming by growing a mix of oaks and hazelnut trees from 2005. She found her first truffle under a hazelnut tree five years later. As they say, all good things take time, and this time they were right. Truffles are available for purchase from Red Hill Truffles from early June onwards. Phone Jenny or log on to her website to find out more. All event bookings can be
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Eeny Meeny has become an institution for groove-inspired food-loving folk after almost six years of dishing up delectable delights in Frankston. Trailblazing the way for the area’s thriving hospitality scene, this not-so-teeny deliverer of flavour-busting sensations is renowned for offering consistently great coffee and creative meals that punters love. Unmatched experience and exceptional customer service are what’s instore in this gem of an eatery where friends are made over great food and coffee to get down to. Fresh weekly and creative specials by chef Robbie Wright are a feature and a favourite with both locals and visitors, and the secluded courtyard is among the prettiest on the Peninsula. Why not take your time over an Eeny Meeny weekend brunch or indulge in an afternoon caffeine hit with a sweet treat on the side? Open seven days from 8am until 3pm, Eeny Meeny is fully licensed and serves an all-day menu too. Find it on Facebook @eenymeenycafe and on Instagram @eeny_meeny. EENY MEENY FB: EenyMeenyCafe
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It doesn’t matter whether you’re a golfing fanatic or you’ve never held a club — everyone is welcome at The Bayview Restaurant at Mornington Golf Club. The Bayview Restaurant is a very popular destination for diners, and it’s not hard to see why. Overlooking the 18th green with sweeping views of Port Phillip Bay, the restaurant’s setting is simply spectacular and its cuisine is second to none. The new winter menu is now available with a wide and varied selection of delicious meals, including a seniors’ and a children’s menu. You’ll also be able to enjoy special benefits with The Bayview Restaurant Diner Loyalty Rewards Card — the more you dine, the more you receive! The Bayview Restaurant is open for lunch Wednesday to Sunday from 12pm-2.30pm and for dinner Thursday to Saturday from 5.30pm-8pm. To make a reservation, please call 5975 2784 or email rhondav@ morningtongolf.com.au THE BAYVIEW RESTAURANT A: Mornington Golf Club, Tallis Drive, Mornington FB: morningtongolfclub
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Enjoy sophisticated rustic dining at its best in Balnarring at the brilliant Barn & Co. As the name suggests, you’ll be transported to a wonderful wood-lined space where fresh flavours, high ceilings and coast-to-country ambience combine to produce a truly unique Mornington Peninsula experience. Presented by previous Salix restaurateur Rachael McCarthy, who has hosted more than 400 weddings, the Barn Winter menu includes delicious stone oven pizza that satisfies. Smaller plates include pumpkin sopapillas donuts and
pan-fried squid, while larger plates full of winter goodness include slow-cooked Victorian lamb and handmade pan-fried gnocchi. Barn & Co. has just celebrated its third birthday and started Sunday breakfast from July 1. Chef Ashlyn Shaw-Watkins knows his flavours and how they translate into perfectly balanced gastronomy. Warm sticky date pudding and a black forest bomb wrap up his innovative winter menu. Peninsula, French and Spanish wines are available by the glass. Tap beer, cider and spirits are available too. BARN & CO. FB: Barn-and-co-642450912556123/ INSTA: barnandco1
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A cosy and intimate cottage with an inviting outdoor deck and surrounded by a beautiful kitchen garden — you couldn’t wish for a more delightful setting in which to experience the comforting warmth of traditional Italian cuisine than Ciao Bella in Balnarring. Italians see food as much more than just nourishment — it is life. So much of Italian life revolves around the dinner table; food brings people together; food and family are intimately linked. Ciao Bella’s focus is on using produce grown in its own garden and across the Peninsula to create Issue 80, JULY 2018
simple, traditional Italian food with a touch of innovation. Its menu of blackboard specials changes daily and incorporates a wealth of Sicilian influences. Last April Ciao Bella celebrated its 10th anniversary, during which time it has been rewarded with many happy, loyal customers as well as several culinary awards that it says are all due to its amazing customers, highly skilled staff and dedicated suppliers of high-quality produce. For an authentic Italian dining experience to warm the heart and soothe the soul, say “ciao” to Ciao Bella. CIAO BELLA W: ciaobellapizza.com.au FB: Ciao-Bella-Pizza-293015486687/ www.morningtonpeninsulamagazine.com.au
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Piers Restaurant @ Portsea Village Resort, 3765 Point Nepean Rd, Portsea I hear you want to bring back the classics. What does that mean? I love cooking classic comfort food that feeds the soul too and using local produce. ‘Cheffed-up’ contentment food like duck pie full of confit duck leg with honey and green tea. Bread pudding with butter ice cream. Taking a well-loved
favourite and making it something special. My position here at Piers as executive chef allows me to experiment. Why did you become a chef? I wanted to travel the world and always loved food. My son has it in him too. We gave him a pasta machine for his fifth
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FOOD WINE PRODUCE PHOTOS BY WILLOW CREATIVE birthday. Seeing someone absolutely loving a meal you cooked gives you instant gratification. There’s no room for mistakes. I like that. It’s a challenge. Where did you train? I remember doing the three-hour trip as a 16-year-old kid in England. I travelled from Greenwich into Grosvenor House, Park Lane and back home every day, but I wanted to do it. I still love food just as much as I did when I started. I’m 44 now. I
still cook at home in Safety Beach. What makes the menu at Piers so great, apart from you being a three-time Chef Hat winner. Variety and quality. My seasonal dishes change weekly. I can change them daily if I want to. The point is to provide smart comfort cooking that has the perfect balance. Whether I’m cooking scallops, beef or smoked salmon, flavour combination and quality of produce is
paramount. Coffee-roasted beets. Celeriac remoulade. Horseradish crème fraiche. We also provide excellent food for resort guests, have a conference and a pool-side menu. Saturday and Sunday brunch are on offer too. What’s happening at Piers over the next few months? Lots. We’ll work more closely with charities and invite guest chefs into the fold for some fun. We’re hosting a
Bastille Day celebration on July 14 and Octoberfest will come to Portsea too. The 10-hour days just got longer! Piers @ Portsea Village Resort is open for dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Brunch happens on Saturday and Sunday. PIERS RESTAURANT @ PORTSEA VILLAGE RESORT A: 3765 Point Nepean Rd, Portsea T: 5984 8484 W: portseavillageresort.com.au
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Coming off the back of its successful Fabulous? Absolutely! dining experience in late June, The Brooks Restaurant at Brooklands of Mornington has reinvented the culinary wheel yet again with new executive chef Chris Jenkins creating dramatically different dining. If it’s full-bodied flavour and fresh produce you’re after, then book a table at The Brooks Restaurant now. New Zealand-born chef Chris has worked in kitchens across the globe, including Antico in London, Copthorne Hotel
Oriental Bay and Shed 5 in New Zealand and was head chef at The Baths in Sorrento from 2016 until 2017, so you know the food’s going to be great. His entrees pack a flavour punch — think braised brisket wontons or crispy skin pork belly and winter-warming soups of the day, while roasted chicken breast and black rice and handmade potato gnocchi with confit garlic for mains deliver a terrific taste sensation. Smooth as silk sticky date pudding, indulgent dark chocolate and olive mousse and white chocolate panna cotta satisfy the most discerning dessert connoisseur. The Brooks Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner
Monday to Saturday. The private dining room is perfect for special occasions and intimate dinners for groups of up to 10. Cosy up and experience flavourful food by the fireside this winter at The Brooks Restaurant. Parking is easy too. Enjoy. THE BROOKS RESTAURANT @ BROOKLANDS OF MORNINGTON A: 99 Tanti Ave, Mornington T: 5973 9200 W: brooklandsofmornington.com.au
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With a relaxed family-friendly atmosphere, amazing customer service and 18 years’ experience, Food Star truly deserves a gold star. Mouth-watering seafood, Asian cuisine, carvery, salads and all of your usual quality Western favourites are all together at Food Star. No matter how hungry you may be, Food Star promises that its scrumptious all-you-caneat buffet satisfies any appetite. For dessert, you can indulge in such delectable delights as black forest cake, tiramisu, fruit tarts, sundae station and much more. Lunch is served from 11.30am to 3pm, and dinner is on 5.30pm until 9.30pm. Prices start from $6.90 for children, lunch $14.90 for adults and $11.90 seniors, dinner $20.90 per adult from Monday to Thursday and $21.90 from Friday to Sunday. FOOD STAR FRANKSTON A: 315-321 Nepean Highway, Frankston T: 9770 0122 W: foodstar.com.au/base/Frankston FB: @foodstar.frankston Issue 80, JULY 2018
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FOOD WINE PRODUCE Miodrag Jankovic’s latest exhibition at Merricks House Art Gallery featured works that convey and evoke the spirit of coastal ambience. Photos: Tanya Fry
The Children of Ghana Charity Ball for 2018 kicked off with pre-dinner performances on Sat-urday, June 16 at the Frankston Arts Centre. A four-course meal, complimentary drinks, live and silent auctions, door prizes and a raffle kept guests entertained in between hitting the dance floor. It was all to support children living in poverty in Ghana.Photos: Chendelle Kolasa
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Organisers of the second annual black tie fundraiser for the H-ELP Foundation have extend-ed a big “thank you” to all who attended and helped raise much-needed money for elephant conservation projects in Asia. Photos: Tanya Fry
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“We like to think of ourselves as pioneers in the coffee game so we’re always on the hunt for new and interesting ways to experience coffee,” says owner Sam Keck. “We’ve always been massive fans of CSIRO and the work they do (Sam’s background was in science before getting into coffee) and we had a connection with them. They asked us whether we would help test their product so we were more than happy to help out.” The powder was made from imperfect-looking broccoli that would otherwise have been thrown out, and waste is anathema to Sam. “Commonfolk has always been about fairness, ethics and sustainability and we aim to be a 0% waste company — that was the real driver behind the broccolatte. “When CSIRO contacted us to test out the broccoli powder we were excited for a number of reasons. Firstly, it was an opportunity to use a product otherwise relegated to the trash pile; secondly, it was also an opportunity to help support local farmers and make their businesses more profitable; and finally, it was a chance to raise awareness
that the majority of Australians don’t get enough fruit and veg. We figured what better way to get the message across than steaming up some bright green lattes like the impetuous Melbourne hipsters we are. Hey, it worked! The lattes might taste questionable but the broccoli powder has so many more applications and is another step towards living a waste-free, sustainable and healthy lifestyle.” So what does a broccolatte taste like? “In short — broccoli! Seriously, it tastes pretty much like what you’d expect it to taste like. Those who have been lucky enough to try the broccolatte have been pretty split in their opinions. I think most people probably wouldn’t regularly order it but for those that loved broccoli it was an enjoyable experience. Others absolutely hated it!” If you’re hanging out to try one for yourself, you’ll have to wait: it was a test run and Commonfolk doesn’t have any of the powder left. However, Sam says he’ll “almost certainly” get more of it in when it becomes available again, perhaps adding it to smoothies and food. In the meantime, he has plenty of trend-setting ideas up his sleeve. “At the moment we’re looking into a choc-banana latte.” COMMONFOLK CAFÉ A: 16 Progress St, Mornington T: 5902 2786 W: commonfolkcoffee.com.au
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Atticus a cool look for winter Are you seeking an interior addition that offers a contemporary style? OZ Design Furniture Mornington has an array of collections perfect for your modern home this cooler season.
Offering an urban look that can be styled in various ways is the beautiful Atticus sofa. Its timber plinth and sleek profile will have you and your guests seated in style. Cosy on up with cushions, rugs and throws available in-store that will add a unique and personal touch to your interior. With stylish homewares and wall art collections also available, you’ll find everything you’re looking for this winter at OZ Design Furniture Mornington. Visit OZ Design Furniture Mornington at Showroom D4, Peninsula Home, 1128-1132 Nepean Highway, Mornington. Phone 8560 1137. OZ DESIGN FURNITURE MORNINGTON A: Showroom D4, Peninsula Home, 1128-1132 Nepean Highway, Mornington T: 8560 1137 W: ozdesignfurniture.com.au/mornington.html
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After 18 years, TJ Sparks Real Estate is returning to its roots at Sorrento offering sales, holiday and permanent rental. Real Estate agent Samantha Stephenson will head the Sorrento office as Branch Manager with her superior expertise in long and short term rental. TJ Sparks Real Estate began in 1976 in Melbourne in Little Bourke St and Latrobe St. In 1977, Terry and his late wife, Jan, launched TJ Sparks in Portsea, where it operated until 1982, and then opened an office in Sorrento, which continued until 2000. TJ Sparks’ Mount Eliza office opened in 1978 and continues to grow. Terry combines a welcoming and affable nature with superior negotiating skills, a unique personal touch, 24/7 availability and always has his clients’ best interests at heart. Terry is a firm believer in giving back to his community and is passionate about representing his local clubs, schools, football teams and services. TJ Sparks’ staff provide the utmost in service and trust. So if you’re searching for your dream home, wanting to sell, or looking for a short or long-term rental, make TJ Sparks your No.1 choice.
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ART GALLERY Our recently opened intimate Art Gallery is always full of beautiful and interesting pieces by local and budding artisans. We exhibit a diverse range of mediums, such as paintings, sculptures, jewellery and much more.
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It was a smart decision by John and Mary a year ago to start a business that provides high quality brand new furniture that is accessible to everyone through their show-stopping wholesale prices. It was an even smarter move to respond to their success by progressing from an online store to a warehouse where they invite everyone to touch, feel, ( 100
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Australian timber and materials. There’s now no need to visit clearance stores that sell ex-demo, ex-display or damaged furniture because John and Mary don’t sacrifice quality for price. They boast wholesale prices on brand new quality designer furniture from one of Australia’s largest manufacturers that is available at major retailers for 50 per cent more. They strongly believe in offering superior dining room tables, deluxe lounges, tallboys and much more to everyone. They want great furniture to be accessible to everyone — so much so that
they focus on keeping their overheads low to keep the prices down and pass the savings on to the customer. Shop smart and snap up an absolute bargain at John and Mary’s warehouse today and join their grand opening raffle for your chance to win a Zoe accent chair. SMART LIVING FURNITURE A: 3 /100 Dandenong Rd, Frankston (cnr Tooyal St and Dandenong Rd) W: smartlivingfurniture.com.au T: 0411 330 287 FB: @smartlivingfurnitureau INSTA: @smartlivingfurniture
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Property Home Garden Whisper Cellular Blinds by Dollar Curtains + Blinds are more than your average blind. Their unique cellular construction creates its own layer of insulation by allowing air to be trapped within each cell, resulting in savings of up to 32 per cent on heating costs compared with a standard roller blind. Not only can you enjoy these insulation benefits and energy savings through winter but also through summer whereby the summer heat is reduced, saving you up to 32 per cent more on your cooling costs. Along with the energy efficiency benefits, Whisper Cellular Blinds also have no visible seams, cords or cord holes, creating a beautiful, streamlined solution. They are also available in a variety of easy-to-use and
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Serious about sleep at Forty Winks Australia’s leading bedding and bedroom furniture retailer Forty Winks is serious about sleep. Your sleep. That’s why its bedding products are performance tested and presented to you with a range of budget options to fit your requirements. This bedding specialist also has bedroom furniture plus all the accessories you need to make night-time the right time for sensational revitalising sleep. Forty Winks understands that the correct amount of sleep is paramount to overall good health, and that people who have eight hours sleep per night have a stronger immune system. And now, its exclusive bedMATCH system identifies your sleep needs by using 18 statistical measurements, more than 1000 scientific calculations and the information you provide to a Forty Winks sleep specialist to ensure your mattress is spot-on. Forty Winks Mornington store manager Rick Hancock explains. “At
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Have your say on Green Wedge plan Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has invited you to have your say on its draft Mornington Peninsula Green Wedge Management Plan 2018. The draft plan identifies a long-term vision, objectives and actions for the sustainable use and development of the Green Wedge and outlines key issues, opportunities and likely future pressures. Mayor Bryan Payne said community responses received so far indicated a high level of support for protecting the Green Wedge, which he said was vital to ensure it remained an area where the natural environment and biodiversity was preserved. Cr Payne said: “It’s an area that supports agriculture and farming, it provides for tourism and outdoor recreation, and it’s also a place where many people choose to live. “The Green Wedge is a key aspect of the Peninsula’s character and it is absolutely crucial to the amenity, lifestyle and wellbeing of our residents and visitors. This plan is essential in assisting council’s future management of the Green Wedge and I strongly encourage the community to have their say.”
Planning services committee chairman Simon Brooks said community submissions, which close at 5pm on Friday, August 3, were a chance for residents to influence the future management of one of the Peninsula’s most valued and distinctive assets. You can view the plan at the council’s Rosebud, Mornington, Hastings and Somerville offices and online at mornpen. vic.gov.au/greenwedge; submissions can be lodged at haveyoursay@mornpen. vic.gov.au or by mailing Attention: Allan Cowley, Re: Green Wedge Management Plan, Mornington Peninsula Shire, Private Bag 1000, Rosebud 3939. Drop-in information sessions with council officers will be held on Tuesday, July 10, at Mornington Library, Vancouver St, Mornington from 2-4pm and 6-7.30pm; Thursday, July 12, at Hastings Community Hub, 1973 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Hastings from 2-4pm and 6-7.30pm; and Wednesday, July 18, at Main Ridge Community Hall, Main Creek Rd, Main Ridge from 2-4pm and 6-7.30pm. Contact planning support on 5950 1010 or at stratplanprojects@mornpen.vic.gov.au
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BY KATE SEARS Frankston’s Cheeky Squire has called time on plastic straws. In a move to help protect Port Phillip Bay and the wider environment, venue manager Daniel Potter has replaced plastic straws with cardboard straws — and here’s why. Every year, 100,000 marine mammals and turtles are killed by plastic pollution. Every year, one million seabirds are killed by plastic waste. And the 11th most common litter item in the ocean? You guessed it, the plastic straw. Previously The Cheeky Squire went through an estimated 18,000-21,000 plastic straws every month.
Now it uses none. That’s something worth drinking to. “We think it’s important that venues and consumers are well educated on this issue, especially those located in bayside areas,” Daniel said. “Hopefully, increased awareness of this issue will result in an increased number of venues and consumers consciously considering the impact of their plastic waste and take steps to keep the utilisation of single-use plastics to a minimum.” A single plastic straw can take a whopping 200 years to fully decompose. We invite you to stop and
consider that every piece of plastic you have ever thrown out still exists. It’s all out there, taking up precious space in landfill or damaging our ecosystem as harmful gases are released during its decomposition. The Cheeky Squire’s decision to replace plastic straws with cardboard straws has been applauded by patrons and the venue’s followers on social media, but this is just the 00,000 start for the Squire’s ry year, 1 ls and e v E environmentally amma savvy crew — marine m illed by ek they’re assessing turtles ar tion. their options on llu other practices. plastic po Watch this space.
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