Mornington News 6th June 2023

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n Bullying claims put spotlight on schools

n State blamed for shire’s ‘challenging’ budget

n Art way to share cultural knowledge

Trust Woodpecker to deliver year-round comfort

Woodpecker Mornington has been a one-stop destination for anything heating, cooling and BBQs for nearly 30 years.

As a local and family-owned business, we pride ourselves on quality service and products. We endeavor to provide end-to-end service on gas, wood, electric, ducted heating and cooling and continue to provide ongoing maintenance for your new or existing units.

Our range of leading Australian and international brands is huge. We can design heating and cooling systems combinations to suit your home, budget and STYLE.

We pride ourselves on providing end-to-end service, from advice through to installation one ongoing servicing of your units. We are truly a heating and cooling ONE STOP SHOP.

Woodpecker is the peninsula’s exclusive retailer top industry brands such as Heat & Glo, Escea, Regency, Sculpt, Eureka and so many more, and these are all on display in our huge showroom in Mornington.

Our team of licensed installers have made a career out of installing just heating and cooling - so there is no guess work! Our experienced staff can assist you

with finding the perfect unit to turn your vision into reality, from the drawing board to installation. With new units on display such as the JC Borderlet wall-mounted suspended fireplace serving as a statement piece for your space while providing cozy radiant heat. Style and function all in one! A new release from Regency is now here. The GFI750 is a contemporary gas log fire that boasts new features in realistic flame patterns, logs and overall viewing experience, and with the upcoming new Heat & Glo i25X and i35X, you can have the latest in fireplace technology in your home with more size options now available to suit existing or new spaces.

Woodpecker is also specialist Daikin dealer offering effective heating and cooling solutions all in one! Split systems are an efficient way to control your climate in certain rooms and provide all-yearround comfort in the home. It is also a cost-effective way to ensure that your rental and Airbnb are in tip-top shape!

So stop by our showroom and our team will be more than happy to assist you with your next home project.

Woodpecker

901 Nepean Hwy, Mornington Ph: 03 5977 0899

www.woodpecker.com.au

Everything you need at great prices

Baby Goods Mornington relocated to Mornington Village Shopping Centre, 241 Main St, Mornington just over a year ago. It was a big change and we have been able to grow our clientele and expand our stock ranges. We are excited to be stocking some well respected brands such as Bonds, Marquise, Huxbaby,

Rainkoat, Korango and Snuggle Hunny in the clothing field.

Our feeding range is one of the most compehensive in a baby store in Victoria and includes the well known brands such as Medela, Pigeon, Chicco, Grow, B.Box, Re Play, EzPz and is constantly growing with newer brands such as Subo & Sepal. If you are looking for anything for the baby

or even a gift, we can certainly help you. Our prices are very competitive and there are regular specials and special offers. Our staff have a wide range of knowledge and many years’ experience in the industry. We are constantly updating our products and our product knowledge to be able to give you friendly, honest advice and service.

Call in to our either of our two stores located in the Village Shopping Centre and have a browse around – we look forward to seeing you!

Shop 107 Mornington Village Shopping Centre, 241 Main St Mornington 03 5977 0966 0417 039 677 info@babygoodswarehouse.com.au www.babygoodswarehouse.com.au

Find the right shoe for your unique needs

When it comes to footwear, we know that finding the right fit is essential.

At Active Feet, we not only understand the importance of activity shoes, but also the significance of everyday and work shoes in your life. We are pleased to be open and are excited to help you find the perfect pair that will keep you comfortable, supported, and injury-free.

Using gait analysis, we go the extra mile to ensure that you find the ideal running or walking shoes. We believe that every step you take should be a step towards your goals, whether it’s achieving a new personal record or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll in the park.

By analysing your gait we can provide valuable insights into your unique biomechanics and recommend shoes that complement your specific needs. But our commitment doesn’t stop at technical expertise. At Active Feet, we genuinely care about each individual client. Our experienced and dedicated team is here to go above and beyond to find the perfect fit for you and your entire family.

We take the time to listen, understand your preferences, and address any concerns you may have. It’s not just about selling shoes; it’s about building relationships and ensuring your satisfaction every step of the way.

Whether you’re an avid runner, a dedicated walker, or someone who spends long hours on their feet at work, we have the perfect shoe waiting for you.

Our extensive collection features a wide range of brands and styles to cater to various tastes and requirements. From top performance shoes to comfortable everyday footwear, we have something for everyone.

Visit Active Feet today and experience the difference of personalised attention and expert guidance. We are conveniently located on Yuilles road and have ample parking. We look forward to welcoming you into our store. Your feet deserve the best, and we are here to make sure you find it.

Discover your perfect fit at Active Feet and step confidently towards a healthier, happier you.

Active Feet

29/31 Yuilles Road, Mornington Ph: 03 9021 2034

www.activefeetmornington.com.au

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Active Feet Mornington puts your comfort and health first. We're dedicated to helping you find the perfect fit for all occasions.

Discover the perfect shoe to support your every step at Active Feet Mornington. Our experienced team is dedicated to providing personalised attention and finding the right shoe for your unique needs. Utilising the latest technology, such as video gait analysis, we ensure that you receive the best possible shoes, whether you’re looking for

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walking shoes or training for a marathon. We understand that every client is different, and our team takes the time to listen to your concerns to find a shoe that provides both support and comfort. Don’t settle for ill-fitting shoes that leave you feeling uncomfortable.

Active Feet Mornington offers a wide range of shoes including walking, casual, running, hiking, and trail shoes. With podiatrists onsite everyday, we offer the complete solution from foot-care to footwear. Visit us today and let us help you put your best foot forward.

Reduce your energy bills with Shades of Australia

With the rising cost of living, Shades of Australia knows that reducing energy bills is high on everyone’s priority list. Our team can assist by providing advice on what window treatment finish could help ease your ongoing costs.

As an independent provider we assist you in selecting only the best products for your home.

We are also the accredited Verosol Specialist Dealer on the Mornington Peninsula.

Verosol invented the process to metallise fabrics, a technology that is still unique today creating a range called Silverscreen Performance Fabrics. Metallised fabrics play an important role to insulate your home in winter where heat is lost through glass. The performance fabrics help retain the heat inside, while still allowing you to keep the natural light and not having to pull blockout fabrics or drapes. In summer the fabric reflects up to 85% of heat back out, keeping the heat outside and resulting in you spending less to cool your home in Summer.

Verosol window furnishings are designed to not only look good in your home but regulate the temperature of your home for all year comfort.

Significantly reducing glare, Silverscreen performance fabrics allow you to maintain your views while allowing natural light to enter your home, adding to the comfort of your rooms as you watch TV, work from home, or simply sit and enjoy your view.

Verosol fabrics are low maintenance as they are antistatic and dust repellent. Offering a combination of fabric selection and blind type we can help meet your design brief using cellular, pleated or roller blinds. All Silverscreen Verosol products are exclusive and Australian made using European fabrics.

Call 03 5975 9366 or email info@shadesofaustralia.net.au

to arrange your free in-home consultation where we will bring our range to you. Or visit us in our Mornington Showroom to see our working displays.

Shades of Australia Shop 8A, 1-13 Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Mornington VIC 3931

Ph: 03 5975 9366 www.shadesofaustralia.net.au

WINDOW TREATMENTS

CURTAINS BLINDS AWNINGS SHUTTERS

Decking and screening experts

Skye Lodge by Autumn Aged Care

Autumn Aged Care’s Skye Lodge in Frankston is a state-of-the-art aged care facility that offers a warm and welcoming environment for its residents.

Located close to beaches, golf clubs, and essential services, Skye Lodge provides 24-hour aged care services in a convenient location.

As one of the Peninsula’s major decking and screening suppliers, Mornington Timber & Decking can advise on all decking, screening and outdoor entertaining projects you may be considering.

Installation is no problem either as they can recommend to you the ‘right person for the right job’ depending on the type of project you are undertaking. All the trades they refer have been selected because they are reliable and experts in what they do.

Mornington Timber & Decking stock and can supply a great range of hardwood timber and an increasing range of quality composite products to suit your budget. Over the years they have tried and tested various composite decking on the market to ensure that the range they offer is of

the best standard and quality currently available. They hand-pick each and every product they stock, and pride themselves on the quality and variety of products they can offer.

Located in Racecourse Road on the corner of Carbine Way they have an excellent display of various timber and composite options available for decking and screening, and will provide you with takehome samples to assist in choosing the best deck or screening material for your individual needs.

Call in and speak with our experienced team members for the best advice on decking and screening on the Peninsula!

Mornington Timber & Decking

1 Carbine Way, Mornington Phone: 03 5975 1031

www.morningtontimber.com.au

70 x 19 FJ in 5.400 mt lengths - $3.85 l/m

MERBAU 90 x 19 in Random lengths: $6.12 L/M

GREY IRONBARK FJ 86 x 19 5.40 mt lengths $7.25 l/m

GREY IRONBARK 65 x 19 in Random Lengths: $5.50 l/m

DARWIN STRINGYBARK 86 x 19 Random Lengths $8.80 l/m

SPOTTED GUM S&B 86 x 19 Random lengths $9.55 l/m

WIDER DECKING:

RED & GREY IRONBARK: 136 x 19 FJ in 5.400 mt lengths- $15.85 l/m

FLOODED GUM 125 x 22 in 4.00 & 4.900 mt lengths - $9.25 l/m

IRONBARK (mixed) 136 x 19 in Random lengths -$17.75 l/m

MIXED BLONDE S&B 136 x 19 Random lengths- $16.25 l/m

MIXED BLONDE Utility Grade 136 x 19 Random lengths $7.95 l/m

SILVERTOP ASH 136 x 19 Random lengths- $18.75 l/m

SPOTTED GUM Utility Grade 136 x 19 Random lengths - $7.95 l/m

SCREENING TIMBER:

QUEENSLAND BLONDE CLASS 1:

42 x 32 x 2.100: $16.07 each raw/ $17.33 each pre-oiled

42 x 32 x 2.400: $18.36 each raw/ $19.80 each pre-oiled

42 x 32 x 2.700 $20.66 each raw/ $22.28 each pre-oiled

IRONBARK & DARWIN STRINGYBARK:

42 x 19 x 1.500: $6.08 each raw/ $6.76 each pre-oiled

42 x 32 x 2.400: $15.84 each raw/ $18.96 each pre-oiled

42 x 42 x 1.800 : $15.75 each raw/ $16.63 each pre-oiled

42 x 42 x 2.700: $23.63 each raw/ $25.25 each pre-oiled

MERBAU:

42 x 19 x 1.800: $4.84 each raw/ $6.10 each pre-oiled

42 x 19 x 2.100: $5.65 each raw/ $6.97 each pre-oiled

One of the highlights of Skye Lodge is its comprehensive leisure and lifestyle programs, which are designed in collaboration with residents and their families. The goal is to cater to the unique needs and preferences of each individual resident. The facility offers a range of activities, including a men’s group, pampering days, arts and crafts, exercise programs, pet therapy, a community-based intergenerational program, outings, and many more. These programs aim to promote engagement, socialization, and overall well-being.

The facility boasts beautiful gardens and courtyards where residents and their families can enjoy outdoor seating and barbeque facilities. These outdoor spaces provide a serene and relaxing environment for residents to unwind and spend quality time with their loved ones.

At Skye Lodge, the in-house catering service ensures that residents enjoy delicious and nutritious meals. Prepared daily on-site by a qualified chef and staff, the meals follow a diverse and appetizing menu. Special occasions such as Christmas Day, Chinese New Year, Father’s and Mother’s Day, and Shrove Tuesday are celebrated with specially prepared meals, adding a touch of festivity to residents’ lives.

Additionally, Skye Lodge has a friendly domestic services team that takes care of daily cleaning and laundry services, ensuring a clean and comfortable living environment for the residents. With its modern facilities, personalized care programs, beautiful outdoor spaces, and high-quality services, Skye Lodge aims to provide exceptional aged care services to its residents, promoting a fulfilling and enriching lifestyle.

We invite you to contact us on 1300 428 886 or email admissions@ autumnagedcare.com.au and join us for a personal tour with Amanda our Community Engagement Manager.

Skye Lodge By Autumn Aged Care 175 Mcmahons Road Frankston 3199. Phone 1300 428 886 www.autumnagedcare.com.au

For something different

Fasteners and steel specialists

If quality, comfort and warmth are a priority this winter, then the must have is a garment made from Possum/Merino. Unbelievably lightweight too. Once you have worn one of these garments there is no turning back - you will be a convert. Kiwi House

Main Street, Mornington 3931

With over 30 years’ experience in welding and fabrication, Bayside Bolts & Steel is a well-placed expansion providing Mornington Peninsula with quality fasteners and products.

Specialising in high grade stainless steel for Marine applications, Automotive, Structural Assemblies, Cutting Tools,

Threaded Rod, Rivets, Bolt, Nuts, Washers and more. Bayside Bolts & Steel stock a vast range of Steel and Aluminium product including Sheets, Angle, SHS, RHS, Weld mesh, and offer Free local delivery.

Eye care and fashion combined

Main Street Eyecare love being at the cutting edge of eyewear, design and fashion.

This winter, step in store to see the latest bespoke range of spectacles designed by Adelaide designer, Roger Henley. Roger has been a spectacle maker for many years and has vast experience designing and sourcing new materials.

Eye wear is certainly as individual as you are. New spectacles are a great accessor, adding colour and style to your everyday look and outfit. Owner of Main Street Eye Care, Kay Tyrie, says that spectacles are the new bag or shoes; the finishing touch to a stunning outfit.

“If you are after a more classic look, call in to see the latest range of Sabina be, Oliver Goldsmith, Kirk & Kirk, Roger Henley, Silhouette, or the latest design to suit every occasion,” says Kay.

“We also stock a large range of children’s eye wear which are beautifully colorful printed spectacles for children and teens.”

Kay says while eye wear can be a stunning accessory, it is also vitally important to maintain eye health.

“Regardless of age and physical health regular eye tests are of vital importance. Eye tests with our experienced optometrists, whether you are long or short sighted, prevent tired eyes and headaches that are caused by poor vision or eye disease. A regular eye health check can also detect high blood pressure and diabetes as well as common eye

diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration, conditions that can be managed with early detection.

At Main Street Eye Care we use only the best quality Australian and European made frames and the latest technology in lenses, ensuring you have the most perfect pair of spectacles for your vision, lifestyle and look,” says Kay.

After owing and managing the business, combined with her experience that spans over 30 years, Kay Tyrie has a passion for eyewear and eye health, and ensures her

staff also have a dedication to customer service and patient care.

“Just as general checkups by your doctor are a part of a good health regime so is regular eye tests by an optometrist so call today to make an appointment for an eye health check,” says Kay. “Everyone who walks into the practice is amazed by the choice and variety that is available in store, and the caring and professional service they receive. Boasting the best selection of frames on the peninsula (customers rave about our selection) we also offer the latest in lens technology, enabling you not only to

look your best but also to achieve the best possible vision. Nothing thrills us more than to fit someone with a great new look in frame and lenses and see them walk away delighted with the makeover. It never ceases to excite me when you put a pair of spectacles on someone and see the look of delight on their face. It makes our job so worthwhile and an inspiration to do this daily.”

Main Street Eyecare is at 7/68 Barkly Street, Mornington. Phone 5975 3235

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Domestic and commercial supply and service

Langford & Matthews supply and service a wide range of quality pumps, irrigation, filtration and ducted vacuum systems to customers on the Peninsula and beyond.

Located in Mornington and bringing in over 75 years of combined knowledge to customers, Chris, Shaun and Jarrod provide domestic and commercial clients onsite and workshop repairs.

Available in the shop are water pumps for ponds, pools, tanks and rural properties (including reconditioned pumps), poly, valves, PVC fittings and filtrations systems. Brands supplied include Onga, Davey, Grundfos, Franklin and Dab, and a complete range of Hunter and Rain Bird irrigation equipment can also be found in the shop.

The team provides onsite jobs ranging from landscape irrigation, dam and pond aeration to horse arena irrigation installation and design.

New and reconditioned ducted vacuum units, spare parts and motors, ducted vacuum and turbo heads, bags, hose kits, switch hoses and vac pans etc are also available. Brands supplied include Valet, Ness, Cleanstar, Aussievac, Premier Clean with ducted vacuum installation service available.

A new range of Powerblast European high quality pressure washers and hoses can also be found stocked in the shop.

Langford & Matthews shop and workshop premises with parking is located at:

10 Progress Street, Mornington Phone: 03 5975 4222

sales@langfordandmatthews.com

www.langfordandmatthews.com

Quality giftware with a difference

Ideas By The Bay is where you’ll find gifts to cover all of life’s occasions, from engagements and weddings, to housewarmings, baby gifts and birthdays

Of course, we do well in stocking items that you just have to have because you love it, with no occasion in mind. We also have a great focus on celebrating Australian flora and fauna, including both homewares and souvenirs, both of which you would be happy to have in your home, or see in a friend’s. We are passionate about Australian made products and try where

we can to source and stock work from our talented Aussie makers. This has been a particular passion and point of pride for the shop for these last twelve years. Come in with a bit of time to browse, as we have a very eclectic collection of treasures, where you’ll discover something different and unique. See us in store for friendly service with a smile or check out our website to peruse our goods at your leisure.

Ideas By The Bay 79 Main Street, Mornington. Phone 5977 0708 www.ideasbythebay.com.au

Meet our expert team

Carpet One is a small family business that takes pride in their customer service and professionalism across all jobs, big or small. Read on below to learn more about their team at the Mornington showroom.

Deb has worked in the flooring industry for 20 years and has won several National and State customer service/sales awards. Her aim is to ensure her customers understand and purchase exactly the right product for their project, within their budget.

Paula worked for a laminate flooring supplier 20 years ago in admin, sales and management before starting her own retail

Connecting the community through clay

business in 2001 with husband Cameron Sharp, and in 2012 added the Mornington showroom to their business. She loves meeting new customers and helping with them with their renovations or new home build.

Sam has previous experience in ceramic tiles and a knowledge of interior design, so has a great eye for detail.

At Carpet One, you’ll find a large range of products, including carpet, vinyl, hybrid, laminate and timbers to meet any budget and friendly, knowledgeable staff who will help you find the right product for your needs.

Carpet One 5/1 Mornington-Tyabb Road, Mornington Ph: 03 5975 9222.

03 5975 9222

admin@sharpscarpetone.com.au

Located in a serene plantfilled warehouse in Mornington industrial estate, Stoker Studio is a community-minded pottery studio offering courses, workshops and memberships for people of any skill level looking to connect, create and thrive.

“We’ve created a welcoming space for locals to escape the noise of everyday life and do something mindful for themselves.

As well as learning how to make some cool pieces, and connecting with like-minded people, pottery provides that powerful

Clay lovers can choose from a string of workshops including Friday night Wheel & Wine (the perfect date night), a Saturday morning Plate & Mug workshop, and a Tableware workshop for all you foodies out there.

For those looking to delve deeper into this exciting craft, Stoker also offers 6-week beginners’ wheel and hand building courses, giving students the freedom to create a range of beautiful keepsakes. What could be more special than your morning cuppa out of a one-of-a-kind mug handmade by you!

To check out Stoker’s upcoming pottery workshops and book in, visit www.stoker.studio.

Stoker Studio

Gardeners’ invitation

MOUNT Martha Community Garden is inviting residents to enjoy “a little green thumb relaxation” every Thursday from 1pm to 4pm.

The group is made up of Mount Martha residents with a like-minded goal to create a community garden around the old caretaker's cottage at Mount Martha House.

The communal, organic garden beds offer a place for local green thumbs and wannabe green thumbs to share, connect, and grow.

Courses and workshops are posted on the group’s events page. Call Mount Martha House community garden volunteer Robyn Ruhl on 0414 825 863 or email hello@mmhcgarden.org. Visit the Get Involved page at mmhcgarden.org to register for email invitations.

Six-month paid parking trial

Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au

A SIX-month paid parking trail will be extended across all Mornington Peninsula foreshore areas if it is considered “successful”.

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has allocated more than $1 million over two annual budgets for the trial to be run in three popular tourist spots.

Despite paid parking being the norm across all other bayside councils, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is being criticised over its plans to charge $6.20 an hour for timed parking at three locations next summer. The plan has been slammed by people who live, work and holiday in

the shire, with claims it will cripple businesses and be costly to residents. Others say it will encourage visitors to park in side streets.

Peninsula residents will be able to apply for up to five foreshore parking permits per household, but exemptions only apply to cars that are registered at addresses within the shire, and all drivers can still be fined if they exceed the time limits.

Renters and property owners can apply for e-permits, unlike renters of short-term accommodation (Airbnb) or owners who rent out their property long-term.

The rules for businesses and staff are still to be decided and may be varied during the six-month trial.

The council says it introduced a paid parking trial for visitors to help cover the cost of maintaining foreshore infrastructure in high traffic areas. Using a camera-based paperless system, the trial will test technology and parking controls at Schnapper Point, Mornington, Sunnyside North Beach, Mount Eliza, and Flinders pier. A report by the shire’s major project coordination team leader, Marcus Harris, said council had been “exploring all available options” to better manage public parking around foreshore areas. Currently the burden of managing these areas falls to ratepayers rather than the eight million visitors that flocked to the peninsula every summer.

A “successful” review of the trial could see it expanded to other foreshore areas on the peninsula.

It costs about $8 million a year to maintain foreshore-related council infrastructure, such as car parks, paths, toilets, playgrounds, barbeques and furniture.

The mayor Cr Steve Holland said the paid parking trial would allow the council to “explore opportunities to lessen the financial burden on our ratepayers and allow us to raise much needed funds to invest into maintaining our coastline”.

“We understand the decision to go ahead with the pilot is generating many questions,” Holland said.

“There is still a lot of work to be

done to plan and finalise the pilot and appreciate everyone’s patience while we work with key stakeholders and the wider community over the next few months to shape the finer details of the pilot.

“I encourage people to continue to share their feedback through our online Shape Page survey. A midpoint review will allow improvements where possible as the pilot moves forward.

“By this time next year, we will have comprehensive data and feedback collected from the pilot to help determine what is best for our community in the longer term.”

Comment on the scheme at mornpen.vic.gov.au/paidparkingpilot

Growing space: At the Mount Martha House community garden are, from left, Beris Connell, Ian Easterby, Lea Care, Joy Stanley and Robyn Ruhl.

Picture: Gary Sissons

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Bullying claims put spotlight on schools

Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au

Final lap for rejuvenated pier

WORK has started on the final stage of reconstructing Rye pier, with contractors renewing and upgrading the outer structure.

The $3.95 million project began in 2022 with the renewal of the pier approach.

The second and final phase includes a wider timber deck, solar lighting and safety handrails.

The pier’s low landing will be extended to provide extra berthing space.

The pier will be closed on weekdays and the first 300 metres opened on some weekends for walking, fishing and sightseeing.

Boats will need to berth in an alternative location as the low landing will be unavailable until later this year.

An exclusion zone has also been declared around the pier to prevent diving, swimming and snorkelling.

Instead of being removed, wooden

piles will be cut beneath the low tide mark and left in place to continue to provide habitat for marine life, including seaweed, sponges, tube worms and molluscs.

As part of the reconstruction, Parks Victoria is planning a sign trail to show what happens under the pier.

“Rye Pier is an important part of the Mornington Peninsula foreshore; we’re pleased to be rebuilding the pier in keeping with its original character but with upgrades to meet current visitor demand,” Jodi Heath, Parks Victoria acting regional director southern and maritime, said.

“The new wider timber deck and sustainable solar lights, and extra low landing space mean the pier is now safer and better equipped to welcome more of the community.”

Details: parks.vic.gov.au/projects/ melbourne-region/rye-pier-approachreconstruction

A MORNINGTON Peninsula father who says his 13-year-old daughter was “physically and verbally” bullied at school is encouraging parents with concerns about schools to make a submission to the parliamentary inquiry into Victoria’s state education system.

The man alleges most of the bullying incidents occurred last year at Rosebud Secondary College, and that the school’s “poor” response showed there was a culture of not taking bullying seriously and “victim blaming”.

“As a parent I don’t believe the school has fulfilled its legal responsibility to provide a safe learning environment,” he said.

The parent claims his daughter had been physically and verbally bullied at the school by male students since 2021, but after a particularly “aggressive” incident last year, a meeting with school officials had almost solely focused on his daughter’s behaviour, with “no obvious” consequences for the other students.

The man’s daughter is now being home schooled and suffers anxiety as a result of the bullying, he said.

“My daughter now has massive trauma issues and can’t be in a group situation, her social confidence has been destroyed because of the bully-

ing and the lack of intervention from the school,” he said.

“All that money given to them for their flash wellness centre is a waste if they are not going to take bullying seriously.”

The $900,000 Rosebud Wellness Centre was completed at the school last year to much fanfare and touted as “a place of calm” for students and the community. It was developed following the suicides of two Rosebud students in 2013.

The Education Department had recently concluded its investigation into his daughter’s bullying, with findings that the school had made “multiple” efforts to support the student and provided “timely” responses to complaints and incidents.

Allegations of bullying at another Mornington Peninsula school made national headlines last week when footage emerged of racial taunts being made on school grounds.

The Education Department is investigating the incident, which shows a small group of students using the word ‘n*****’ around a student while laughing.

The footage was captured by a student witness who said they were "fed up" with bullying and racism at the school.

The student said it "isn't the first time" racism had occurred at the

school.

"Yet, the school has no consequences to those students involved," the witness said.

A department spokesperson said racism and bullying "have no place in Victorian schools" and that schools do have strict policies in place to deal with racism and bullying.

"Where isolated incidents do occur, schools work closely with students, families and teachers to resolve issues and take strong responsive action," the spokesperson said.

“Mornington Secondary College responds to and investigates all reported incidents of poor student behaviour promptly and with appropriate disciplinary action.”

In relation to the bullying claims at Rosebud Secondary College, a department spokesperson said Rosebud Secondary College treated incidents of bullying “very seriously” and had in place a range of strategies and resources to support the health and wellbeing of all students. Because of privacy laws, the department was unable to comment further.

The parliamentary inquiry into the state education system will look at student learning, the teaching profession, and student wellbeing.

Details of the inquiry can be found at new.parliament.vic.gov.au/stateeducationinquiry

Picture: Parks Victoria

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State blamed for shire’s ‘challenging’ budget

Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council has adopted one of its most “challenging” budgets, with rate capping blamed for “shrinking” revenue by about $72 million.

At the 30 May council meeting, chief financial officer Bulent Oz said the state government-set rate cap of 3.5 per cent was a financial challenge “as this amount falls significantly below the inflation rate”.

Oz said the compound effect of rate capping below the rate of inflation could impact the council for years to come.

He said the current financial year’s rate cap of 1.7 per cent was in line with the CPI at the time, but that the estimated CPI of seven per cent was almost four times higher than that.

Rates and charges make up 81 per cent of the council’s total operating budget, projected to be $299.8 million for the 2023/24 financial year.

The council, which added an online portal this year for community feedback, received 582 submissions and 3263 “contributions” from the community.

Cr Antonella Celi said among the “good news” was that the council would be “geared up” to deliver the $55.2 million capital works program and had managed to deliver an“value for money” budget and still have an expected surplus of $16.2 million.

Key highlights of the planned capital works include:

n $1.2 million to expand The Briars sanctuary at Mount Martha.

n $2.6 million for footpaths and “risk mitigation”.

n $900,000 for stage two of the footpath on Alma and Field street, Rye.

n $1.34 million for the Peninsula Trail, including design, concept planning and delivery.

n $500,000 for a children’s play space at Olivia Way, Hastings.

n $3.8 million for a play space, car park and path at Hillview Reserve.

n $5.5 million for the new Southern Peninsula Youth Hub.

n $7.6 million for a combined sports and medical pavilion at Alexandra Park, Mornington.

n $2.9 million for a new pavilion at Red Hill reserve.

The mayor Cr Steve Holland community consultation had showed that residents saw road safety and maintenance as their top priority and council “allocated more than $20 million to this area”.

“Footpaths are also high on the community’s list of priorities, and we have allocated a total of $3.5 million for new and existing footpaths,” he said.

“The upgrade of the Dallas Brooks Reserve soccer fields also received a significant number of submissions and we have included $2.6 million for this in the budget, along with a commitment to further funding in future years.

“I’m also pleased that we have been able to include a range of new measures and increased services to keep our peninsula clean and make it easier for everyone to dispose of their waste.”

MEMBERS of the Dreamhouse Theatre Company during their 2022 production of The Snow. Picture: Supplied

Society backs the young at art

THE Southern Peninsula Music Camp and the Dreamhouse Theatre Company have received grants from the Mornington Peninsula branch of the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society.

The society’s young arts program will provide $1500 to help make a documentary about the music camp, which involves students from six primary schools and was established by a group of music teachers 35 years ago.

The theatre company will receive $1800 to support its annual production and $700 towards its weekly workshops for primary school students.

Each year Dreamhouse runs a series of work-

shops followed by a stage production for young people aged 13 to 22.

ADFAS Mornington Peninsula holds monthly lectures at Balcombe Grammar School, Mount Martha.

Visitors are invited at a cost of $30. After the lecture members mingle over sandwiches and a glass of wine.

On Friday 23 June Grimwade collection curator, Alisa Bunbury, will talk about Russell, Mab and the Grimwades on the Mornington Peninsula.

Bookings are essential by email at adfasmp@ gmail.com or by calling 0412 437 246.

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Mornington Peninsula champion skier Gus Broersen with hand therapist Sam Jubber. Picture: Gary Sissons

by the Transition Mentor Project Friday 16 June 2023

HAND therapy practitioners are campaigning to raise awareness of their role in restoring hand function following a workplace injury.

Safe Work Australia statistics show that the wrist and hand were the most common injury site at 38 per cent of all work-related hospitalisations in Australia.

Hand Therapy Week from 5-11 June will shed light on the advanced practice of hand therapy and the practitioners leading the way in assessing, diagnosing and treating upper limb injuries.

The Australian Hand Therapy Association and 1000 practitioners across the country will educate the

community about their ability to help patients with burns, scars, fractures, dislocations and tendonitis, conditions such as arthritis, carpel tunnel, and injuries from sporting, workplace or transport accidents.

“It is equally important that people know about hand therapy practitioners and their role in restoring people’s lives,” association CEO Wendy Rowland said.

Hand therapist Sam Jubber from Peninsula Hand Therapy sees patients daily whose quality of life is severely impacted.

Mornington Peninsula champion skier Gus Broersen was referred to Jubber by a surgeon for assistance

with pre and post-surgery application of a cast to allow him to continue skiing following a ruptured ligament in his thumb.

Broersen, one of Mount Hotham Alpine Resort’s athlete ambassadors, is well on the way to being back to his fittest.

A special, custom-made cast has provided the thumb with protection and after surgery the skier attended further rehabilitation appointments and was given strengthening exercises so he could continue his sporting success.

On skis since he was four, Broersen hopes to represent Australia at the 2026 Olympics.

Saturday 17 June 2023

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Therapists help ‘restore lives’

Art way to share cultural knowledge

AFTER successfully relaunching programs for their artist members earlier in the year, Baluk Arts in Mount Eliza is set to relaunch its public access programs.

The first event will be with cultural leader Vicki Couzens as she explores the reclamation, regeneration and revitalisation of cultural knowledge and creative cultural expression in a two-hour presentation from 1pm to 3pm on 24 June.

Couzens is a Keerray Wooroong Gunditjmara woman from the western Victoria and has worked in Aboriginal community affairs for more than 42 years. She is a senior knowledge holder for the Possum Skin Cloak Story and Language Reclamation and Revival in her Gunditjmara mother tongue.

Program co-ordinator at Baluk Arts Lochie Bradfield said Couzens’ contributions in the reclamation, regeneration and revitalisation of cultural knowledge and practices extended across the “arts and creative cultural expression” spectrum, including language research and community development; public art, community arts, visual and performing arts, writing, publications and her own creative expressions.

“We’re delighted to be welcoming the public back through the doors and offering the chance to listen and learn alongside Aboriginal artists and knowledge holders. We’re especially happy to be re-launching with someone of Vicki’s calibre,” he said.

“It’s sure to be a very interesting presentation from one of Victoria’s leading Aboriginal creative practitioners.”

For more information on what’s coming up at Baluk Arts, either visit the gallery at 5 Davies Street, Mount Eliza from Tuesday to Saturday, or online at balukarts.org.au/.

Baluk Arts is an Aboriginal owned and led community arts centre and gallery that supports artistic, career and audience development for its Aboriginal artist members.

The range of artworks created by Baluk Artists include paintings, sculpture, kelp works, photography, prints, clap sticks, handmade jewellery, weavings, cards, books, scarves and bespoke items unique to each artist and their story. Works are sold at the gallery, through an exhibition program, online, at art fairs and throughout the year in partner galleries.

Baluk is a Bunurong and Boonwurrung word meaning many or group of people.

Tickets for the 24 June event at Baluk Arts, 5 Davies Street, Mount Eliza, are $25.

VICKI Couzens will relaunch public access programs at Baluk Arts, Mount Eliza. Picture: Supplied

Blow-in provides light and colour for cancer patients

A SECOND glass art installation at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Hospital, Melbourne is set to bring light and colour to patients, visitors and staff.

Some of Australia’s best glassblowers be at Gordon Studio Glassblowers, Red Hill this weekend to blow “fun-filled goblets” for donation to the hospital’s level two ward.

The first installation of donated goblets was made last year after a “collaborative blow-in” by Eileen Gordon and Grant Donaldson and Andrea Comerford.

This year’s blow-in on Saturday 10 June and Sunday 11 June is called The King’s Cup Collaborative Blow-In. The results will be exhibited for two weeks at Gordon Studio’s gallery from 10am on Monday12 June.

“This is the first time that patients, staff and visitors at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre have had the opportunity to enjoy glass art on display,” Comerford, who made and sold candles for more than five years to make the collection possible, said.

Comerford has multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells, and has been treated at the Peter MacCallum centre for the past eight years.

“Glass is so different to every other art medium,” she said. “And Peter Mac art curator Svetlana Karovich was so happy to be able to add Grant and Eileen’s beautiful work to the collection. The colours and shapes just take art to a new dimension.”

“I worked at Gordon Studio Glass-

blowers two days a week for 12 years in addition to my job as a nurse – it’s my happy place. I always left with a smile after a day talking to customers about the ancient craft and polishing the glass. It’s so tactile; it rejuvenates energy,” Comerford said.

“We originally planned to auction the goblets off,” Gordon said. “But we felt the humour and energy of the goblets will generate great entertainment, smiles and laughter at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.”

The collection is on display on level two at Peter MacCallum, Parkville.

“It’s close to the waiting room, cafe, pharmacy and pathology – so thousands of people will be able to enjoy the magic,” Comerford said.

Gordon Studio Glassblowers, 290, Red Hill Rd, Red Hill, opens 10am5pm daily. Phone 5989 7073, visit gordonstudio.com.au or email mail@ gordonstudio.com.au

Exhibition visit

AN excursion is being held to the Geelong Gallery to view the exhibition Atmosphere by Australian artist, Clarice Beckett. This exhibition presents the works of Beckett from 1919 to the early 1930s. The cost of the excursion which leaves Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Dunns Road, Mornington at 8.30am on Thursday 29 June is $60. Details and booking: eventbrite.com.au/e/ clarice-beckett-atmosphere-tickets-617536477227

Donation for palliative care patients

LIONS clubs from the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston teamed up to make a donation to the Peninsula Health’s palliative care unit.

The Lions Clubs of Frankston, Mount Eliza, Mornington, Mount Martha, and Balnarring donated a blanket warming cabinet to the

Frankston palliative care unit. The cabinet was donated to mark Palliative Care Week. Frankston

Lions Club president Julie Swan said “on 26 May, the Lions Clubs of Frankston, Mount Eliza, Mornington, Mount Martha and Balnarring proudly handed over a blanket warm-

ing cabinet to the Frankston Palliative Care Unit. Monies were raised by all these five Lions Clubs”. “It was Palliative Care Week, so a great opportunity for [myself] and Janet and Brian Summers from Mornington Lions to be able to represent Lions on the day,” she said.

LIONS club members Julie Swan (Frankston) and Janet and Brian Summers (Mornington). Picture: Supplied

When words fail, try pictures

EARLIER this year Adam Richmond, of Dromana collected 301 signatures on a petition calling for improved maintenance of Mornington Peninsula roads.

The petition was handed to Mornington Peninsula Shire Council in March and was mentioned at the council’s 4 April public meeting as “highlighting the need for repairs to road surfaces in Dromana and surrounding areas” (“Petition to fill potholes” The News 21/2/23).

Comments on the 4 April meeting agenda from Tony Medina, roads, drainage and cleansing team leader, explained how road repairs were the responsibility of VicRoads (highways and freeways) and the shire (categories A, B, C and D).

Medina said the shire’s maintenance “actually exceeds the legal obligation and standards set out in the Road Management Act 2004”.

“Inspection regimes are set out within CN1218 Safer Local Roads Contract to ensure we meet our obligation to the Road Management Plan and defects are identified by measuring against intervention levels, then defects rectified within set timeframes,” he said.

“If this group [people who signed the petition] would like to be more specific, we can work together to take a more targeted approach, achieving better outcome.”

Richmond said last week that none of the roads he “verbally told council about” had been repaired.

“After running the petition regarding the state of the roads, I couldn't help listen to the comments people were making in discussion around the state of our foreshore and piers,” he said.

“So, I headed out with the camera over the weekend to have a look for myself.”

Richmond hopes the resulting pictures “might open the eyes of the council to the extent of just how bad it's become, and that things are needing immediate repair”.

Keith Platt

Around our Peninsula

June

1-30

What’s new in the Budget?

Council adopted the 2023–24 Budget on 30 May. Thank you to more than 3,000 community members who provided feedback to help guide Council’s decisions for the new financial year. Some highlights are:

1. More than $20 million for road safety and maintenance because you told us this was your top priority.

School holiday fun

The Briars mornpen.vic.gov.au/thebriars

Libraries mornpen.vic.gov.au/schoolholidayprogram

MPRG mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au/events

Youth Services mpys.com.au/our-programs

2. $3.6 million for new and existing footpaths including the next stage of the Alma Street and Field Street, Rye footpath.

3. $53.4 million for waste management including more no charge green waste events and tip vouchers for residents.

A full copy of the Adopted Budget 2023–24 can be downloaded at: mornpen.vic.gov.au/budget

Reminders

Tidy Towns nominations close 18 June kabvic.org.au/sustainabilityawards

Archibald Prize 2023 tickets on sale 1 July mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au

2024 Kindergarten registration close 16 July mornpen.vic.gov.au/kindergarten

Events

15 Tracing your Military Ancestors Workshop Mornington Library

15 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Rosebud Plaza

20 Inspiring stories for Refugee Week Mornington Library

24 Winter solstice celebration for the family Eco Living Display Centre

July

01 Make your own native insect village

05

lifestyle program for children Online

09 Walk on Country and Yidaki led meditation

The Briars, Mount Martha

Information is correct at time of printing. Full events list: mornpen.vic.gov.au/events

Messages from your Councillors

Nepean

Crs Susan Bissinger, Sarah Race

Great news, the Budget allocation adopted by Council will see $75,000 go to creating concept plans to upgrade Rye skate park and $1M for the continuation of the multimilliondollar footpath in Alma and Field Street, Tootgarook and Rye.

Seawinds

Cr Simon Brooks, Cr Antonella Celi, Deputy Mayor Cr Debra Mar

Standing (L-R): Crs Marsh, Gill, Bissinger, Dixon, Race, Brooks Seated (L-R): Crs Roper, Mar, Holland, Celi, O’Connor

Briars

Mayor Cr Steve Holland, Cr Anthony Marsh, Cr Despi O’Connor

We recently turned the sod with Zoe McKenzie MP and other local officials at Alexandra Park, Mornington. The $10.2 million project to redevelop the pavilion will benefit our whole community. An upgrade to Canadian Bay carpark in Mount Eliza is being designed. We’ll be contacting residents for feedback on the plans soon. Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery will welcome the prestigious and popular Archibald Prize between 15 September and 5 November. Tickets go on sale on Saturday 1 July.

Cerberus Cr Lisa Dixon

I was pleased to attend the Reconciliation Walk at Hastings foreshore with our friends at Willum Warrain. This year’s theme was Be a Voice for Generations. It was great to see so many people turn up to act as a voice for reconciliation.

NAIDOC week runs from 2-9 July and there are many opportunities to celebrate First Nations’ Australians at Hastings library and at many other events throughout our Shire.

Taste Sorrento is back for June, expect a collaboration of local food and beverage producers, resident celebrity chefs, local traders and businesses showcasing what our Peninsula has to offer. tastesorrento.com.au

Red Hill Cr David Gill

Our Carbon Neutral Policy is expected to be adopted by Council on 11 July and in a major step forward all new infrastructure service contracts valued at over $10 million, such as road maintenance, will need to be certified carbon neutral. We’ll continue to reduce our own carbon emissions and eventually offset the remainder on the Peninsula or in a way that provides social and economic benefit to our community. Please contact me with any local concerns.

We recognise the important work all our services and support centres do to help our community. Right now, demand for toiletries for people doing it tough is at an all-time high. Please help the Southern Peninsula Community Support (SPCS) centre by adding a few desperately needed items to your shopping trolley, such as shampoo, conditioner, roll-on deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, soap and toilet paper. Please drop donations to the SPSC Mon-Fri 9.30am – 3.30pm at 878 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud.

Watson

Cr Kate Roper

I was pleased to attend the Western Port Community Support Biggest Morning Tea in Tyabb, fundraising for cancer research. In May, Council recognised and thanked our volunteers for helping our community. It was also with great pride I attended the inspiring Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) conference hosted by the Shire at Cape Schanck. I hope it motivated women working in or aspiring to work in local government.

Dancers delight at aged care homes

MEMBERS of a dance group who perform at aged care homes across the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston are on the lookout for new recruits.

The six members of the Ruby Red Dancers are aged from 62 to 88.

Christina Howell has been performing since 2001 and says the group is looking for more dancers to join so they can keep entertaining people for years to come.

Howell says the group does a variety of dances to take audiences “around the world”.

“We started out belly dancing and since then we have digressed. We do Spanish dancing, roaring 20s Charleston style, a rainbow dance with different colours, and we also do a fan

Coast guard and CFA ties strengthened with new role

HASTINGS Coast Guard captain Jeremy West has etched his name in CFA history, becoming the first deputy group officer to be elected in a coast guard-brigade associated group.

Joining the management team of the Western Port group, West will begin the role on Saturday, 1 July.

“It’s the first time since we’ve established the Coast Guard Brigades that we’ve had representation at this level within the CFA and it’s going to be really beneficial moving forward,” West said.

“I’m looking forward to bringing more of a focus to inter-agency services and showcasing the diversity of emergency situations that we respond to as a group and organisation, because coast guards do different things outside the realm of what other brigades do.

“We also operate in quite a unique geographic area in Western Port as we have some islands. So, being able to utilise the resources and bring awareness to how we deal with those situations in our local area is something I’m keen to work on.”

dance,” she said. Howell said people should join in because “it’s good exercise, it’s not too vigorous, and it’s much more geared to older ladies”.

“We have six dancers at the moment, and one of our members is 88. We perform for around an hour and half with no break, which can be a bit hard for them,” she said. “Sometimes we might only have three or four at a booking. We used to have 10 or 11 but have lost some to retirement.

“It’s not hard, we practice once a week on Fridays. It only works out at $6 a week each for the hall rent at the moment, so it doesn’t cost much.”

To inquire or join the Ruby Red Dancers, call Christina Howell on 0490 099 373. Brodie

Cowburn

Western Port’s group officer David Breadmore said West’s appointment reinforced the CFA’s direction towards including coast guard brigades within the CFA.

“The group now has representation, skill and experience in all landscapes within the footprint - urban, peri- urban, rural and now marine response,” Breadmore said.

“This inter-agency collaboration boosts the key areas where service delivery will benefit and will provide effective and enhanced services to our community.”

Breadmore said West had more than 10 years of experience in emergency management and held a range of qualifications in the sector, all

while responding for both Hastings Coast Guard and Tyabb Fire Brigade.

“It was lucky with timing, because everything aligned nicely, and we had some discussions about some of the work we’d been doing which was rather diverse compared to what the brigades and the group had been doing,” West said.

“Through those discussions it became apparent that perhaps this might be a good progression for me to take that leap into the deputy group officer role.”

Members of the Hastings Coast Guard Brigade have undertaken their general firefighter course and are now responding with land-based brigades within the group.

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DAVID Breadmore with Jeremy West. Picture: Supplied

RUBY Red Dancers Iris Kelly, Lynne Vickers and Christina Howell practice their routine.

Picture: Gary Sissons

Drugs and weapons

THREE people have been arrested after drugs and weapons were found at properties in Rye on Wednesday 31 May.

Police from the Southern Metro Division 4 Divisional Response Unit, with assistance from Mornington Peninsula priority tasking unit and the drone unit, executed simultaneous search warrants at two Rye properties.

During the searches, police located prohibited weapons, ammunition, methyl-amphetamine, cannabis, cocaine and various other drugs.

Three offenders were arrested in relation to the offences and were remanded in custody until mid-June.

Keeping check on water’s health

STUDENTS, volunteers and the community can now help protect the environment through hands-on opportunities to monitor the health of waterways and wildlife at the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park.

Water Minister Harriet Shing last week officially opened the South East Water Discovery Lab at the Pearcedale sanctuary.

The new education centre was made possible through the support of South East Water’s annual community grants program, which has so far provided $230,000 to 50 community groups across Melbourne’s south-east.

The South East Water Discovery Lab provides ongoing water quality testing to preserve the health of Langwarrin Creek, which flows through Moonlit Sanctuary before flowing into Western Port.

Lost bracelet

ROSEBUD police are asking for public assistance to find a bracelet (above) believed to have been lost in the Sorrento area around 19 April. Its owner is desperately seeking its return.

If anyone can help they can call Rosebud police on 5986 0444 or drop it off to any police station and quote incident number 230188632.

Participants will be able to test the water quality of the creek by surveying water bugs (invertebrates), regarded as being nature’s biological indicators, helping identify pollution in waterways and supporting native animals including fish, frogs, rakalis (water rat) and platypus.

The project began with a SEW community grant to the RARES Foundation (Recovery and Restoration of Endangered Species), with an additional money from Moonlit Sanctuary.

SEW liveable water solutions general manager Charlie Littlefair said the project would help to protect and enhance the health and biodiversity of local waterways.

Moonlit Sanctuary’s founder and director, Michal Johnson. said the project created exciting benefits for conservation and the local environment.

“Moonlit Sanctuary is dedicated to

saving endangered species, including those that live in our streams. Thanks to South East Water we will be able to test water quality in our local stream and educate people about the importance of healthy waterways to

conservation,” he said. The discovery lab offers a closer look at wildlife living in and around Langwarrin Creek, including new exhibits for the growling grass frog and spotted galaxias fish.

We’re building big near you and there will be transport disruptions

As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re removing 110 dangerous and congested level crossings, with 70 already gone. We’re also upgrading roads to reduce congestion and improve travel times.

Tram and train disruptions: Buses replace trams and trains in both directions

Tram Route 67 Until mid-July

Frankston and Stony Point lines

Until early August

Stop 53 Glenhuntly Tram Depot to Stop 68 Carnegie Terminus

On sections of the lines

Road disruptions: Closed roads and intersection

CranbourneFrankston Road, Cranbourne West

Hall Road, Cranbourne West

Evans Road, Cranbourne West

Neerim Road, Glen Huntly

Glen Huntly Road, Glen Huntly

Until 26 June

Until 26 June

Until 26 June

Until late June

Until mid-July

Between Willow Glen and Ranfurlie boulevards

Between Cranbourne-Frankston Road and Banyan Drive

Between Hall Road and Strathlea Drive

Between Booran and Grange roads

Now open: Cutting the ribbon to open the South East Water Discovery Lab at Moonlit Sanctuary are, left to right, South East Water Board chair Lucia Cade, Water Minister Harriet Shing, Moonlit Sanctuary director Michael Johnson, Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards, Bass MP Jordan Crugnal, and students from Devon Meadows Primary and Lighthouse Christian College. Picture: Provided

At home with the environment

NEW eco-living information sessions on the Mornington Peninsula throughout May and June are designed to help residents and visitors get in touch with nature.

Householders can discover ways to create a warmer and more comfortable home for their family and save money on Saturday 3 June, from 10.30am to 12pm at the Eco Living Display Centre, The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha.

A sourdough bread making workshop will teach people how to make their own sourdough bread. Leave with a sourdough starter, on Saturday 17 June, from 10am to 1pm. Cost: $49 a person.

Learn how to grow vegetables from seed during a workshop that will take participants through all the steps of starting a vegetable garden from seed, including what to sow when and how to raise healthy seedlings. The workshop is on Saturday 17 June, from 2pm to 4pm at the Eco Living Display Centre. Cost is $18/$10 concession.

Celebrate deep winter by cooking a pot of soup and making lanterns together as the sun goes down over the Briars, on Saturday 24 June, from 4pm to 6pm, at Eco Living Display Centre. $10 a family.

Learn how to improve your home’s indoor air quality and comfort while reducing the risk of dangerous gases, mould and damp on Tuesday 1 August, from 7pm to 8.30pm.

Learn about induction cooktops and ways to reduce household food waste, on Saturday 2 September, from 11am to 12.30pm, at Mornington Community Centre, 3/91 Wilsons Road, Mornington.

Booking is essential for all events at mornpen.vic.gov.au/ecolivingworkshops

Get

Western Port’s marvellous mangroves

By Greg Clough

FEW would disagree the weather is hotter but, believe me, it’s always been hot.

Even before we heard the words “global warming”, summers seared. In those days, summer saw teenagers surfing. But for some, summer was more of a curse than surf.

I grew up in Crib Point, then a tiny town of maybe 300 people.

It froze in winter and fried in summer. In those pre-airconditioned days, waves of outback heat rolled in from the deserts, baking the house like Sunday’s roast chicken.

Waves no surfer could ride, scorching our cinder block walls. Turning cottage to cauldron. The hovering heat was impossible to escape. Crib Point nestled on the cooling shores of Western Port and a refreshing swim was a short bike ride away. But it wasn't worth the pedal.

As for sandy beaches and cool dips, all Crib Point could offer were horrid mangrove swamps. I hated them. Smelly, stinky, muddy infestations made to taunt hot and sweaty kids like me. The mangroves’ twisted trunks and witch-finger roots were from a horror movie - a grim swim.

For a kid, nothing good could come from a mangrove. Better to blast them all. Bulldoze the lot, truck in the white sand, plant some grass, build a loo, a public barbecue and, naturally, put up a parking lot.

Well, have a guess? That’s what happened. Not everywhere. But enough to make getting cool on a hot day much easier.

It would be another 20 or 30 years before I changed my mind about mangroves. By then, my wisdom was more worldly. Mangroves were more grin than grim. A boutique item among important ecosystems. A climate change combatant.

Mangroves are marvelous for many reasons.

Here are just a few:

• They protect coastal communities from storms, reducing the impact of storm surges and protecting coastal communities from flooding and erosion.

• Habitat for wildlife. Mangroves support a range of flora and fauna, including migratory birds, fish and crustaceans.

• Many fish and shellfish species depend on mangrove forests, making them important for local fisheries.

• They mitigate climate change by storing large amounts of carbon in their soils and biomass.

• Mangroves help to filter and purify water, reducing the impact of pollutants on coastal ecosystems.

• Mangroves contain honey, medicinal plants, shellfish, and other products locals use for their welfare and livelihoods, especially in developing countries.

MANGROVES at low tide at Jam Jerrup in Western Port near Phillip Island.

Picture: David L Young, Shutterstock.

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HOME ESSENTIALS

A stone-finished kitchen meets every family demand with premium Meile appliances and breakfast bar. Merging environments, a series of bi-fold doors accentuate the already impressive, leisure-focused internal zones with an alfresco lounge and dining space featuring a gas fireplace and a view of the salt-chlorinated in-ground swimming pool. Mirroring the exemplary kitchen fittings found inside, the incredible outdoor kitchen comes with all the options including stone bench tops cradling an inbuilt barbecue. The bright and spacious master bedroom features a walk-through robe to a large en suite, whilst

two more bedrooms - one also with walk-in robe - share the main bathroom. A separate study could be a fourth bedroom if required. With a full complement of comforts including ducted heating and cooling, wood fire, ceiling fans and split-system air conditioning, this home extends practicalities with internal access from the huge double garage, complete with basement workshop and storage room, whilst handy side access provides additional parking space for a caravan or trailer.n

ADDRESS: 13 Rutland Avenue, MOUNT ELIZA FOR SALE: $1,875,000 - $2,000,000 DESCRIPTION: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car, 837sqm

AGENT: Kristen Cumming , Belle Property Mornington, 0404 146 235, 204 Main St, Mornington, (03) 5973 5444

Family resort with pool, spa & sweeping coastal vista

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patio with ceiling fan, heating and bistro blinds.

• Half-size pro basketball court & mini playground.

Bird’s eye view of the bay!

• Two living areas with a 180-degree view of the beach.

• Contemporary kitchen with thick stone benchtops, Asko dishwasher, 90cm Smeg stainless-steel oven & 6-burner gas cooktop.

Rosebud 3/61 Boneo Road

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FOR SALE

$790,000 - $850,000

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By Appointment

CONTACT

Thomas Solunto 0401 872 780

Craig Leo 0412 502 938

Barry Plant Rosebud 5986 8880

2 Jamesbrad Court, Mount Eliza a b c d e

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

SATURDAY MINISERIES: THE NORTH WATER

ABC TV, 9.50pm

Good versus evil, man versus animal… this morbid, scenic miniseries starring a menacing Colin Farrell and Jack O’Connell (Rogue Heroes, left) wraps up tonight with a masterful flourish, leaving viewers with a chance to defrost – and a lot to reflect upon. Tonight, Sumner (O’Connell) is nursed back to health by a missionary priest (Peter Mullan, Ozark). Returning to Hull, Sumner sets out to find Baxter (Tom Courtenay) and start the next phase of his life.

FRIDAY SPECTRE

NINE, 8.30pm

Daniel Craig’s (right) rebooted Bond stays close to the globetrotting, action-driven spectacle of earlier entries in Spectre, although it remains reliant on the long-established 007 formula. Picking up where Skyfall axed Judi Dench’s M and introduced a new generation of MI6 accomplices (Naomie Harris’ Moneypenny, Ben Whishaw’s Q and Ralph Fiennes’ new M), the much-anticipated flick opens with Bond in Mexico City on a mission to kill an Italian terrorist.

SUNDAY THE KINGDOM

SBS, 7.30pm

Marc Fennell gets personal in this eyeopening feature-length documentary. The award-winning journalist, who possesses a knack for capturing both the dark and light side of difficult matters, delves into the controversial, far-reaching church of Hillsong. Fennell was a member of the mega church as a child; he shares his emotional story as he homes in on the organisation’s misdeeds and fall from grace. He chats to current and former believers, investigating what the future holds for Pentecostal religion and who will take Hillsong’s place, in the shadow of bullying, abuse and financial mismanagement.

MONDAY HAVE YOU BEEN PAYING ATTENTION?

TEN, 8.40pm

For the past decade, this lighthearted homegrown quiz show has been instrumental in shooing away those pesky Monday blues. A loose look at the events and news of the past week, it’s a reliable vehicle for panellists Ed Kavalee’s juvenile quips and Sam Pang’s caustic wit. Along with host Tom Gleisner playing their good-natured punching bag, the giggles are effortless. Tonight, the team is joined by veteran funnyman Tony Martin ) and two rising stars of stand-up, the deadpan Emma Holland and nonchalant Alex Ward, to see who can press that buzzer with the right – or hilariously wrong –answer.

Thursday, June 8

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (Mdls) Part 2 of 4.

8.50 Grand Designs New Zealand.

(R) Hosted by Chris Moller.

9.35 One Plus One: The Elders. Fred Hooper tells the stories of his ancestors.

10.05 Art Works. (R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 Dolphins: Is Our Love

Too Deep? (PG, R)

12.10 Q+A. (R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum.

(R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Sydney Airport: Lightning Strike. (M) Lightning strikes an international flight.

8.30 Putin And The West: Back With A Vengeance. Part 2 of 3. Buoyed by his success in Crimea, Putin turns to the Middle East.

9.35 Normal People. (MA15+)

Connell finds university life lonely.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Catch And Release. (Mal)

11.50 Red Light. (Mals, R)

4.30 Mastermind Australia. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC

Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 13. Sydney v St Kilda.

9.40 The Front Bar. (M) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.45 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 2. Afternoon session.

12.10 ICC World Test Championship: Tea Break.

12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 2. Late afternoon session.

3.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PGdl, R) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 Paramedics. (Mam, R) Alarm bells ring for paramedics when a fit young man suddenly has multiple seizures.

9.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm) Follows doctors at the causality department of a hospital.

10.30 A+E After Dark. (Mam)

11.25 Nine News Late.

11.50 New Amsterdam. (MA15+am, R) 12.40

Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Three cooks face the chopping block. 8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R) When the only evidence in a rape case is a church confession, Carisi must find another way to prove his suspect guilty.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R) The team protects a domestic violence victim.

The Project. (R)

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

Tom Gleisner hosts Have You Been Paying Attention?

Friday, June 9

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

Hannah Moloney grafts plums.

8.30 Smother. (Mal) With Elaine in hospital, Anna and Jenny search her home for a phone that might link her to Grace’s death.

9.25 Utopia. (PG, R) A freeway project is delayed.

9.55 Mayfair Witches. (Mav) Rowan reaches out to her family for help.

10.40 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+hv)

11.25 ABC Late News.

11.40 The Split. (Ml, R)

12.40 Harrow. (Mav, R)

1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Mastermind Australia. (PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.

8.35 Nothing Compares: Sinead

O’Connor: Nothing Compares.

(M) Charts Sinéad O’Connor’s rise to fame before her eventual exile from the pop mainstream.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Vienna Blood. (Return, Ma)

12.45 The Investigation. (Mal, R)

2.35 The Hunt For A Killer. (Malv, R) 4.20 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 13. Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.

10.50 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 3. Afternoon session.

12.10 ICC World Test Championship: Tea Break.

12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 3. Late afternoon session.

3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (PG) Hosted by Catriona Rowntree.

8.30 MOVIE: Spectre. (2015, Mv, R)

A cryptic message from James Bond’s past sends him on a trail of a sinister organisation. Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux.

11.25 Emergency Call. (Ma, R)

12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.10 It’s All Greek To Me. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop.

(R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30

Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

Saturday, June 10

6.20 The ABC Of... (PG, R)

Hosted by David Wenham.

6.50 Bluey. (R) Bingo and Lila play on a new waterslide.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Ma) A government minister’s secretary is murdered.

8.15 Vera. (Mav, R) Almost a decade after a killer was convicted, locals are shocked to learn new evidence has surfaced.

9.50 Miniseries: The North Water. (Final, MA15+alv) Part 5 of 5.

10.45 Ragdoll. (MA15+av)

11.35 The Messenger. (Malsv, R)

12.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor: Intruders. (PG)

8.25 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (PG) Abbey bell ringers have a crowd.

9.20 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: Germany.

(R) Narrated by Bill Nighy.

10.15 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (R)

11.10 Medici: The Magnificent Part II. (Mav, R)

4.20 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15

France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 13. Fremantle v Richmond.

10.00 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

10.20 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 4. Afternoon session.

12.10 ICC World Test Championship: Tea Break.

12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 4. Late afternoon session.

3.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Arty. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince. (2009, Mhv, R) Harry comes into possession of a potions book. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson.

10.30 MOVIE: Mortal Engines. (2018, Mav, R) Two people try to stop a conspiracy. Hera Hilmar.

12.50 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGds, R)

1.50 9Honey Hacks. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal) In a frenzied mass rescue, lifeguards search for a student who did not make it back to the beach.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ma, R) Graham Norton is joined on the red couch for a chat by actors Michelle Yeoh, Austin Butler and Jack Lowden, and dancer Ashley Banjo. Mimi Webb performs her single RedFlags

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) Lifeguards search for a student.

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa) A dog goes on a charm offensive.

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv) Jamie and Danny investigate a series of carjackings. Eddie helps a woman being stalked.

9.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mv) The body of a young girl who was killed more than 40 years ago is discovered at the bottom of Lake Mead.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav, R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline.

1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG, R) 3.25 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (PG, R) 4.10 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Art Works.

5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Turning The Tide. (PG)

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Designing A Legacy (2023) (PG) Part 2 of 2.

8.30 Silent Witness. (Malv) When a woman confesses to murdering her husband, the team tries to determine if all is as it seems.

9.35 The Messenger. (Mal) The third ace arrives.

10.25 In Limbo. (Mals, R)

10.55 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+hv, R)

11.40 Mayfair Witches. (Mav, R)

12.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 The Heights. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Growing A Greener World. (PG) 10.05 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. (PG) 11.00 Travel Quest. 12.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 Speedweek. 2.30 AusMoto Show. 3.05 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World Championship. Round 5. Highlights. 4.10 The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show. (PGa, R) 5.35 Weeks Of War. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Kingdom. (Ma) Marc Fennell investigates Hillsong.

8.55 Acropolis: The Ancient Builders. (PGan, R) Examines the construction of the Acropolis of Athens, a collection of temples and monuments.

9.55 Patagonia: The Far South. (PGa) Narrated by Pedro Pascal.

10.40 A Shot In A Starry Night: Van Gogh Case. (Ma, R)

11.40 Secrets Of Playboy. (Mans, R)

3.00 The World’s Biggest Murder Trial: Nuremberg. (Mavw, R) 4.10 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 7.00

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 13. Carlton v Essendon.

10.10 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

10.40 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 5. Afternoon session.

12.10 ICC World Test Championship: Tea Break.

12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 5. Late afternoon session.

3.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

8.00 MOVIE: Bohemian Rhapsody. (2018, Ml, R) Charts the life of Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of the popular rock band Queen. Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton.

10.45 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

11.15 The First 48: End Of The Road. (Mal)

12.05 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+v, R)

1.00 The Garden Gurus. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6am Morning Programs.

7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.00 My Favorite Martian. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00

TV Shop. 10.00 Avengers. 11.10 Edgar Wallace

Mysteries.

NITV (34)

Men’s. Under-18s. St Mary’s v Waratah.

Monday, June

The Drum.

ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG)

Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Q+A. Public affairs program.

10.35 China Tonight. (R)

11.10 ABC Late News.

11.25 The Business. (R)

11.40 The Split. (Ml, R) 12.40 Father Brown. (PG, R) 1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PG) The Tower is struck by tragedy.

8.30 Big Fat Quiz Of Sport. Guests include Roisin Conaty, Judi Love, Joel Dommett, Dane Baptiste, Kerry Godliman and Tom Allen.

10.15 The Artist’s View: U2. (Mls, R)

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Miniseries: Bonnie And Clyde. (MA15+v)

11.45 Antidisturbios. (Malv, R)

1.35 Cargo. (Mal, R) 3.20 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Million Dollar Island. (Premiere, PGal) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

8.30 9-1-1. (Ma) The 118 races to rescue two roommates and help a woman whose nightmare became a reality.

9.30 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Ma) Captain Strand and the 126 help a husband whose wife “dies” when she is not upside-down.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 The Blacklist. (Mav)

12.00 The Rookie. (Mav, R)

1.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants wade into treacherous waters as English celebrity chef Rick Stein brings his best squid game.

9.10 FBI. (Return, Mav) The FBI stages a sting operation to secure a massive bomb from an illegal arms dealer.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Lucy goes undercover at a poker tournament to find out which of the players stole some crucial evidence.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Parental Guidance. (PGa)

A news anchor is shot dead.

The Project. (R) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

Tuesday, June 13

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Mercedes is intent on sticking around.

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PGl) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) Nolan and Juarez are on the hunt for a fugitive after a car incident goes awry.

10.00 The Rookie: Feds. (Mav) Simone and Carter get trapped in the tropics.

6.00

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Parental Guidance. (PGal) Hosted by Allison Langdon.

8.45 Million Dollar Murders: Taken In The Night. (Mv, R) Takes a look at the 1999 unsolved murder of 36-years-old Buninyong woman Belinda Williams.

9.45

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants face elimination.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Ma, R) The team investigates after a financial advisor is found shot at a naval station.

Partisan. (MA15+v, R)

3.25 Miniseries: The Walk-In. (Mal, R) 4.15 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Wednesday, June 14

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Utopia. (PG) Tony cops media heat.

8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Final, PG)

A satirical news program.

9.05 In Limbo. (Mals) Charlie and Freya seek comfort in each other.

9.30 QI. (Mls, R) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

10.05 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Ml, R)

10.30 ABC Late News.

10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Ragdoll. (MA15+av, R) 11.50 Father Brown. (Mav, R)

12.35 Parliament Question Time. 1.35 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 History Of The Sitcom: Facing Race. (Mal) A look at sitcoms’ approach to race.

8.30 The Mayfair Hotel Megabuild. (M) Part 2 of 3. It is just over halfway through the seven-year renovation project and work continues.

9.35 Blue Lights. (Malv) Helen uncovers a scandal.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 The Congregation. (MA15+s)

11.55 The Promise. (Mal, R) 2.00 La Fortuna. (Mdl, R) 4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 5.00

NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Andrew struggles to adjust to his new life.

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PGl) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

9.00 The Front Bar. (M) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.00 The Latest: Seven News.

10.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Mornington Monster. (MA15+av, R)

12.00 Absentia. (MA15+asv, R)

1.00 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

10.15

11.10

12.30

10.30 North Shore. (Mlv, R) Abigail makes a shock announcement.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGl) The critics spend a week in Melbourne.

8.30 Footy Classified. (M) Hosted by Eddie McGuire, Matthew Lloyd, Jimmy Bartel and Damian Barrett.

9.30 MOVIE: Vacation. (2015, MA15+ln, R)

A man takes his family on a road trip. Ed Helms, Christina Applegate.

11.25 Nine News Late.

11.50 Council Of Dads. (PGa, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Curtis Stone visits the MasterChef kitchen.

8.40 North Shore. (Final, Mlv) What happened the night Sophie died is revealed, as Max and Meg must decide how best to serve justice.

9.40 So Help Me Todd. (Premiere, PGa) A private eye goes to work for his mother.

10.30 Fire Country. (Final, PGadv)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Yes to Voice will not make parliament unworkable

As a voter in the electorate of Flinders I was saddened and very disappointed by [Flinders MP] Zoe McKenzie’s article and her address to the Parliament in support of the No vote, although not surprised (“A risk to executive government” The News 30/5/23).

Both the High Court Judge Kenneth Haynes and Professor Anne Twomey have refuted the claim that giving our First Nations people access to executive government will make our parliament unworkable.

The Voice is only advisory. The power to make laws and policies lies with the government and parliament.

We also have checks and balances built into our parliamentary system that will avoid making parliament unworkable.

First Nations people need a seat at the table and to be part of the decisions that are being made about their lives. Like all people, if you have a stake in your own programs you are more likely to achieve success.

I implore Zoe to put herself in the shoes of a First Nations person and, most of all, open your heart and vote Yes.

Marilyn Hoban, Mornington Elders

‘misrepresented’

We are writing in response to [Flinders MP] Zoe McKenzie’s speech in federal parliament on 22 May and the article [she wrote] referencing us and the Willum Warrain Aboriginal community (“A risk to executive government” The News 30/5/23).

As local senior elders, we are dismayed by the way we have been used to gain momentum for the No vote on Voice. The three of us strongly support the Yes vote. What has happened is exactly why we need Voice, so our views can be directly heard by government and not misrepresented.

Aunty Helen Bnads, Uncle Peter Aldenhoven, Willum Warrain AboriginalAssociation, Hastings Voice

not local issue

I get irritated at the amount of space in The News devoted to the Voice campaign. This is a local newspaper that should concentrate on local issues. Voice is not a local issue.

In recent issues we have been getting swamped with lectures from the uninformed populace who, by their very mouthings, demonstrate that they have absolutely no idea of the consequences of a Yes vote.

The basic error is the constant references to First Nations. At no time in recorded history is there any evidence that there was an Aboriginal nation. The first and only nation ever to be convened in this country was that which was created on 1 January 1901. If you are going to have a treaty with these people, then tell me who they are.

NEWS DESK

The case for Yes

WILLUM Warrain Aboriginal Association CEO Peter Aldenhoven (pictured) is guest speaker at The Case for Yes – An afternoon of listening about the proposed national referendum, 2-4pm on Sunday 2 July at St Mark’s Uniting Church, 50 Barkly St, Mornington. The Uniting for the Voice event has been organised by St Mark’s Social Justice Network. Convenor David Price said the Rev Joy Blamires would chair the event and audience members can ask questions. It is free of change, but donations are welcome. Details: David Price, 0418 752 093 or email: davidprice7@ bigpond.com

I guarantee that not one of the bleeding hearts who espouse the merits of a Yes vote have given any thought to the prospect of their homes being compulsorily acquired to accommodate those who have not.

I urge all of those Yes advocates to think again and ask themselves why the current level of funding and the multiplicity of organisations has been unable to rectify the obvious wrongs that many Aboriginal children and women in the outback suffer every day.

Anybody who wants to tut tut my comments should start by making a trip into the outback and see for themselves the conditions under which these people live. Take a quick trip to Euston or Wilcannia in NSW and see what their living conditions are like. No need to go to Western Australia or the Northern Territory to get a few facts.

Barry James Rumpf, McCrae

Voice splits families

The saddest thing about the increasingly bitter debate about the proposed Aboriginal Voice to Parliament is that, whether in favour or opposed, it is impossible to contribute without reference to “them” and “us”.

The appearance of almost all current “Aboriginal” activists shows them to have at least as many (unacknowledged) non-Aboriginal as Aboriginal ancestors; ipso facto Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal citizens have long since ceased to be discrete groups.

In short, the proposal is splitting families.

Albert Riley, Mornington

Self-serving MP

Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie is feathering her own nest in opposing a constitutionally enshrined Indigenous Voice (“A risk to executive government” The News 30/5/23).

There is no other logical explanation for her dismissal of the views of not only highly respected First Nations elders and but also those even she herself refers to as “some of the best constitutional minds in the country” in her decision to oppose the Voice. Her view conflicts with such eminent minds as Brett Walker SC, Professor Cheryl Saunders and Solicitor General Stephen Donaghue. She appears to embody the heights of arrogance as she scrambles to find a reason to avoid giving First Nations people a say.

On 23 March 2023, the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a constitutional amendment to enshrine the Voice in the constitution this year.

What do these announcements have in common? They announce a plan and intent, not a how to do it.

[Liberal leader Peter] Dutton, who I feel confident would have been a member of the GOP Freedom Caucus (considered to be the most conservative and farthest-right bloc within the elected Republicans in USA) would have wanted details on the formula of the fuel to be used. Doubt the great divider does not have to be true or accurate, just [ask] outrageous questions to sow the seeds of doubt is enough to counteract the truth.

What is so hard about understanding that enshrining the Voice in the constitution only makes it impossible for Dutton, if ever elected PM, could not shut it down.

If the referendum passes there will be a process with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the parliament and the broader public to settle the Voice design.

Legislation to establish the Voice will then go through standard parliamentary processes to ensure adequate scrutiny by elected representatives in both houses of parliament.

Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

Unfair parking fees

The paid parking trial at three Mornington Peninsula beaches was approved at Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s Tuesday 30 May meeting.

Naively, I thought ratepayers would not be subject to the $6.20 an hour parking fee but would receive some form of voucher or other means for up to five nominated vehicles to be exempt from these charges. But no, exemptions will only apply to cars of residents that are registered at addresses within the shire.

Non-residents pay the same rates as residents but do not enjoy the same benefits of weekly/ fortnightly waste collection and recycling 52 weeks of the year and they will now have to pay $6.20 an hour to park, initially at the three trial locations. Next year or the year after which locations will be subject to parking fees, Sorrento front beach? Fair, I think not.

Unfortunately, our councillors do not understand the difference between non-resident ratepayers and tourists. They have voted for the introduction of paid parking on the notion it will be a way of making tourists pay for infrastructure - non-resident ratepayers are not tourists, and our councillors should remember they vote.

Bill Holmes, Sorrento

Sands disappear in time

dredging and pumping sand.

It would seem that this is surely an exercise in futility. Nature has spoken and the annual natural replenishment of sands will not occur again.

Additionally, it is reasonable to assume that rising sea levels due to climate change will only exacerbate the problem, so should council reconsider the merits of continuing the expensive artificial replenishment of sand to the Mount Martha North beach? Beach box owners would be unhappy of course, but should ratepayers be expected to continually fund a program that benefits a very small number of people.

Dr Ross Hudson, Mount Martha Caravan

extensions

Rooming house providers are extending their houses by using caravans for an extra room, which brings them under Frankston Council's authority.

Rooming houses have nine rooms and if there are 10 rooms then the rooming house comes under the planning scheme.

The council states that the caravan is not another room and does not come under the planning scheme.

If somebody resides in the caravan the rooming house provider must contact the City of Frankston and advise them of this.

So, if you notice a caravan on site of a rooming house you should notify the council.

Russell Morse, Karingal

More help needed

I write on behalf of the not-for-profit Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia to highlight that it is critical much more is done to help Australians who have a severe or complex mental illness.

Right now, a massive 154,000 Australians who have a severe and complex mental illness are getting absolutely no support from either the National Disability Insurance Scheme or other Commonwealth and state/territory programs.

That is enough people to fill 388 standard jumbo jets. The issue is on a substantial scale.

Without adequate support, people with severe and complex mental illnesses may die up to 23 years earlier than the general population. Approximately 50 per cent of people with the most severe mental illness attempt suicide (compared to 3.7 per cent of the general population). There is so much work to do.

We know there is a huge gap. It is undoubtedly time to close that gap. There are not enough services available to help people in trouble. Too many people wait for their distress to escalate into a full-blown crisis before they seek support at emergency departments.

Voice scrutiny

Joan Doyle, Dromana

Of course Ms McKenzie is entitled to her opinion, but she should quit pretending to care about recognising First Nations people and consulting with them.

On 25 May 1961 [US] President John F Kennedy announced sending an American safely to the Moon before the end of the decade.

I happened across an old issue of The News and an article describes the familiar issue of the Mount Martha North beach (“Beach sands run out as storms blow in” 8/8/16). The article helpfully explains that there was a normal seasonal migration of sand between the North and South beaches, but this cycle was destroyed in 2000 when a reef at the end of the North beach suffered severe erosion. Since then, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has repeatedly, at great expense, tried to compensate for this cycle by

We are working with a range of sector partners to outline how things could be changed. Progress has been so slow, and it is quite unacceptable. Recovery is possible. Finding North Network is a growing online community of people who want to share their experiences and help others. It is safe and secure.

It is a place where people with first-hand experiences of mental illness can connect as a community. It is a forum for people to share experiences and discuss ideas. We urge readers to visit findingnorthnetwork.com.au

Tony Stevenson, CEO Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia.

Towns seek top tourism award

RED Hill South, Sorrento and Frankston are among 17 finalists competing for the 2023 Victorian Top Tourism Town award.

The annual award recognises Victorian towns that provide exceptional experiences for visitors by working together with businesses, tourism operators and the community.

The three award categories this year are Top Tourism Town (population above 5000), Small Tourism Town (population 1500-5000) and Tiny Tourism Town (population less than 1500).

To make it to this stage, each of the towns had to demonstrate commitment to being the best destination they could be.

The public now gets to vote before 5pm on 22 June for the winner.

Frankston is among the finalists in the Top Tourism Town, while Top Small Tourism Town finalist Sorrento and Top Tiny Tourism Town finalist Red Hill South are battling for a win against towns like Heathcote, Woodend, Aireys Inlet, Jamieson and Noojee.

In the promotional material for the awards, Sorrento is described as a “destination where seaside charm combines with luxury accommodation, thrilling aquatic experiences and a laid-back coastal lifestyle”.

Red Hill South is described as a “a place where time slows down, spending quality time together is easy. Restful mornings, long lunches, slow afternoon walks and relaxed evenings”.

Picture: Uniting Church Crosslight magazine/ Mikaela Turner

Cr Oates opposes letting cricketers use Frankston Park

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

AT a recent social gathering of members of the Frankston Cricket Club the question cropped up as to why cricketers were not permitted to use the Frankston Park.

There seemed to be absolute unanimity of opinion that cricket matches should be played in the park, and a resolution was passed instructing the secretary to convene a special meeting of the club for the purpose of fully discussing the question and taking steps to bring the matter before the Shire Council.

This meeting eventuated last Saturday night, at Frankston House.

The attendance, however, was very small, only nine members being present.

The president (Dr. Maxwell) sent a phone message, stating that he was prevented from attending at the last minute and various apologies were received from other members, including Cr. F. H. Wells, who, however, intimated that he was in sympathy with the movement.

Cr. Oates, one of the vice-presidents, was voted to the chair. He speedily made it clear that he did not view the proposal favorably. He said he did not know why he had not been invited to attend the social function.

He had read the report of the proceedings in “The Standard,” and noticed that he had been picked out by one of the speakers as a councillor who was against giving up the park to cricket.

He did not know why he had been singled out, considering that he was not alone in his opposition.

Another speaker had said that the

Melbourne picnics only benefitted three houses in Frankston. It was simply foolishness to talk like that. When Mr. Vicars was in the Pier Tea House he told him (Cr. Oates) that he looked to the picnics to pay his rent.

As a matter of fact many of the business people benefitted considerably by the picnics and he quoted specific cases.

It was not so very many years ago that Frankston sent a deputation to Melbourne to try and secure railway picnics. It was not correct to say that Mornington had cut out picnics.

Cr. Oates then drew attention to the fact that the Council had expended £10 in putting down a concrete pitch on the Cranbourne Road reserve and it was time cricketers made up their minds what they really did want.

The ratepayers would be up against a proposal to incur similar expense in the park. Someone had suggested a turf wicket, but that would interfere with the Show and other sports gatherings.

Cr. Oates reminded the meeting that the Council was just launching a big loan for the improvement of the park. They were relying on the revenue received from picnics to pay part of the liability incurred.

If the cricket club persevered with its demand to use the park he would have to seriously reconsider the position, as he would not feel justified in going on with the loan if a certain source of revenue was cut off.

BAXTER

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HALL. ASSISTANCE REQUIRED.

At the recent public meeting which adopted the report of the sub-committee appointed to draw up plans and estimates of cost of a hall, it was

decided that a strong committee of local gentlemen should be formed to co-operate with the sub-committee in the carrying out of the project.

Invitations to join in this were forwarded to practically all residents, and a second meeting was specially called to give a further opportunity to any who may have been prevented by the inclement weather from attending the first meeting.

The apparent lack of interest on the part of some who did not attend seemed to act merely as a stimulant to those who did, for both meetings disclosed a welcome determination to push forward with the project.

Mr. J. Marshall very generously promised that, whatever amount it may be necessary to raise by way of loan, he would, failing any better offer being received by the committee, guarantee to find the amount at not more than 6 percent, providing that a few residents would undertake, with him, the responsibility of seeing that the re-payments of principal and interest were made in accordance with the terms of the loan.

In a like public-spirited manner, this responsibility was immediately undertaken by four gentlemen present, and it is hoped that one or two others will join in and thus more equitably distribute the risk that should after all be borne by all, instead of the few.

It was unanimously, agreed that an appeal be launched for the purpose of raising a sum sufficient to allow of the construction of the hall being proceeded with almost immediately, and a draft of the proposed appeal was adopted. ***

MR. J. Hanton, who has been on the influenza list, is now out and about once more.

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WE regret to state that Cr. C. A. Jones, of Hastings, and father of Mrs. H. Golds, of Frankston, has been taken seriously ill with heart trouble and is now a patient in a private hospital in Melbourne. His condition is critical.

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IN “The Standard’s” last issue it was stated that Mr. J. M. Watt, J.P., of Hastings, was seriously ill. This is incorrect, as, happily, Mr. Watt is in the best of health.

The mistake occurred in that Miss Marjorie Watt, his daughter, should have been referred to.

She has been seriously ill with pneumonia for some time, but is now improving.

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MRS. Arthur Hay, of Frankston, who is seriously ill, is now at Nurse Creswick’s private hospital, where she is making good headway towards recovery.

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MISS Ethel Julian, aged 27 years, who was admitted to Melbourne Hospital on Wednesday evening suffering from fracture of the base of the skull and other injuries, died on Friday afternoon.

Miss Julian was a passenger in a double-seater car, driven by Mr. Lewis L. Myers, which was struck by a fast moving electric train at the Aspendale level crossing on Wednesday of last week.

Miss Julian, whose parents live in Candover St, West Geelong, was the manageress of Herbert Adams Ltd.’s branch cake shop, at Port Melbourne.

Mr. Myers, the other victim of the smash, is progressing satisfactorily.

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Residents of Mt. Eliza met in the hall on Monday evening to express their regard for Miss Poultney, who is resigning from the Education Department after having been in charge of the local school for the past seven years. There were about seventy present, and the proceedings took the form of a social and kitchen tea.

Mr. C. E. Wood, the chairman of the school committee, presented to Miss Poultney on behalf of the school children, a case of afternoon tea spoons, and on behalf of residents and friends, a fine collection of useful articles for a kitchen tea, which were set out on a table in the hall.

Mr. John Moseley, vice-president of the hall committee very aptly expressed the sentiments of the meeting towards the guest of the evening, who, in addition to having been an excellent teacher, had taken a foremost part in public and patriotic movements during her stay in the district.

Mr. Leeland Davey, on behalf of Miss Poultney, returned thanks for the presents and good wishes.

Songs were sung by Mrs. Livingstone, Miss Poultney, Miss Mitchell and Mr. Smethurst. The accompanists were Mrs. Neilson and Miss Livingstone, and the music was supplied by Miss Mitchell, Mr Moseley and Mr. E. Stone. Mr. Will. Thomas made a good M.C. The usual excellent supper supplied by the ladies was done full justice too, and there seemed to be general satisfaction with the accommodation provided in the new hall. ***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 6 & 8 Jun 1923

WINTER EXHIBITIONS AT MPRG

MORNINGTON Peninsula Regional Gallery warms up with some fantastic new exhibitions and programs. sea.liquid.sensation.flux.space is a large-scale solo exhibition by celebrated local artist Vera Möller. This exhibition brings together new small and large-scale works, including drawings and watercolours, collages, objects and paintings. It also features a selection of works from Möller’s studio collection.

Now in its second year, the Koorie Heritage Trust’s Blak Design Program is about supporting, promoting and celebrating First Nations cultural innovation within the Victorian design sector while providing a platform for nurturing sustainable, First Nations design practices. The exhibition Layers of Blak presents the stunning work of 11 Victorian First Nations designers. Each designer presents a collection of jewellery reflecting on their personal stories, layered with meaning – of healing, resilience, collaboration and empowerment.

For the first time, MPRG presents Michael Cook’s Invasion series, that were donated by the artist in 2021. Invasion places an imaginative eye on Australian colonial history and turns around the dominant view, taking

alien creatures into iconic London-based cityscapes, with white urban residents their victims.

As part of the Mornington Winter Music Festival, MPRG is hosting a live music in the gallery evening on Friday 9 June featuring Holly Hebe, Jack Burmesiter and The Hoodoo Men. There’s also school holiday workshops with Layers of Blak artists, jewellery making with Dominic White or ochre painting on gum leaves with Sammy Trist. Check their website for more information about exhibitions and events.

MPRG is the exclusive Victorian venue for this year’s Archibald Prize regional tour from the Art Gallery of New South Wales, from 15 September to 5 November. Tickets go on sale on 1 July. This is one of the most anticipated exhibitions in the country and the Gallery precinct will be activated with a cafe, bar, live music, talks and events.

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery Civic Reserve, Dunns Road, Mornington, 59501580

Picture: Vera Möller in her studio, Willow Creative

To All The Bands I’ve Loved Before

By Stuart McCullough

I’VE seen plenty of bands in my time. Some great, some not so great. (And, truth told, I’ve been in bands that fit both those descriptions.) I’ve been sunburned, sodden, too hot, too cold, too tall and too short. Sometimes I’ve been moved to sing along at the top of my lungs (only to be reminded by others that it wasn’t me they’d paid good money to hear.) I’ve sacrificed sneakers and, possibly, my hearing, all for the pleasure of live music. It was worth it. Even now, the distinctive squelching sound of a shoe stepping on a beer-laden strip of Axminster sends a sense of nostalgia surging through my veins. As interactions go, there’s nothing quite like a live musical performance.

My first encounter with live music was – if I’m being honest – probably at church. That said, while it was undoubtedly live music, it was far from lively. In fact, if I’m being completely honest, it was probably far closer to death than life.

Driven either by piano or organ, the congregation emitted a tuneless, joyless droning sound that swallowed whole anything resembling a melody. Those who could sing didn’t stand a chance. But despite its general tunelessness (definitely a word), at least singing was encouraged. Given the results, though, that encouragement would have been better directed towards getting singing lessons.

Most of the congregants considered singing an unnatural act performed on Sundays as a form of cosmic punishment. Atonement, if you will. Mostly, they didn’t sing during the week and it really showed. The hymn numbers were listed on a board beside the pulpit like lotto results and I would check the hymnal as soon as we were seated, hoping to be surprised or delighted. It rarely happened.

The first live music performance that blew my mind clear off my shoulders occurred when I was about four years old. Daryl Somers made an ap-

pearance at the Mornington Shopping Centre and it was pure awesomeness. From a grand entrance that involved running down the up escalator, to throwing out chewing gum to an adoring audience; his explosive energy could have powered a village. I’m not sure if I even knew who he was then. I doubt very much that Daryl Somers remembers appearing at the Mornington Shopping Centre, but I, for one, will never forget it.

It’s awkward when you’re a teenager. Not only do you have to suffer through a tidal wave of hormones, pimples and other hideous changes, it’s the moment that you develop a passion for live music, only to discover the bands you like only play in pubs. I have friends who claim that from

their early teens, they’d sneak out at night and manage to get into licensed venues to see the musical groups they loved, but that was never me. Growing up in Tyabb meant it’d be a three-day hike just to get to a licensed venue. Even when I was eighteen, I rarely got past the bouncer. Something about my shoes not being up to scratch… As seeing music in a licensed venue was out of the question, it meant that live music could only be experienced at all ages gigs. Granted, the history of music is full of legendary bands who’d go out of their way to put on ‘all ages’ shows to ensure their loyal fans didn’t miss out, but I can’t recall any of them getting down to the Mornington Peninsula. The only all-ages gigs available to me

were connected to the local church youth group. These bands – often American, always wholesome – played big venues like Festival Hall and it was the first time I’d experience that kind of volume. To hear music is one thing. To feel it is something different altogether.

There’s something powerful about a shared experience. It’s a communion, if you will, not just between band and audience but between members of the audience. It’s an amazing thing. I’ve seen The Flaming Lips walk across an audience in a giant space bubble. I’ve barely seen Damien Rice at all because he likes to keep the lighting to a minimum, presumably to keep costs down. And I’ve seen You Am I more times than I can count in venues big and small.

I especially love an intimate gig. I remember watching, spellbound, as Rufus Wainwright played to a small group of people in a basement. And, earlier this year, we went to see Canadian folk-rock legends, ‘The Burning Hell’ play in a tiny venue in Northcote. We were so close that we were practically sitting in with the band. Which was all well and good until we ordered dessert and the only way the waitress could deliver it was walk through a saxophone solo. It’s awkward, I think, when a band dedicates the next song to your Affogato.

Then there’s the experience of playing live music to an audience. Two weeks ago, we played at the local folk club. It was a theme night with the theme being ‘heavenly bodies’. We decided to write our own song, which we called ‘The Lonely Planet’ about the seventh planet from the sun, Uranus. We’d never played to an audience before and the audience had never heard it before. But they laughed. And at the end they cheered. And we felt a sense of exhilaration that’s almost impossible to describe. Music is, without doubt, the food of love. Probably an Affogato. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

Pythons survive scare, Tigers sink teeth in

MPNFL

By Brodie Cowburn

DIVISION ONE

PINES survived a scare to defeat Bonbeach last Saturday.

Bonbeach came into the match with just one win to their name this season. They proved up to the task in front of their home crowd, and went into the half-time break with a five point lead over the Pythons.

Pines took back the lead heading into the final term. The Pythons failed to score a goal in the last quarter, but still held on for a narrow two-point win 7.11 (53) to 7.13 (55).

Shane Savage was instrumental for Pines. He scored four goals in what was one of his best performances of the season.

Dromana’s brilliant 2023 season continued on Saturday with a thumping win over Sorrento.

The Tigers had no trouble dispatching the Sharks. It was one-way traffic all afternoon.

Dromana smashed Sorrento by 122 points. The final scoreboard read 23.8 (146) to 3.6 (24).

Sam Geurts booted four goals for the Tigers, and was named best on ground. Billy Geurts and Jake Aarts also played well.

Frankston YCW kept a hold of second place with a thumping 116 point win over Rosebud last weekend. Red Hill comfortably defeated Langwarrin and Mt Eliza got the better of Frankston Bombers 19.8 (132) to 12.5 (77) to close out the round.

DIVISION TWO

SOMERVILLE’S finals hopes received a huge boost on Saturday after a hardfought win against Mornington.

The Bulldogs were in control of the contest throughout the first half. They led Somerville by 23 points at the main break.

A six-goal blitz saw Somerville take back the lead in the third term. They managed to hold on in the final quarter to claim a brilliant nine-point win 17.12 (114) to 16.7 (103).

Jackson Calder scored seven goals for Mornington. Corey Battams, Daniel Marshall, Jaxsen Shinners, and Lachlan Williams booted three goals each for the victorious Somerville outfit.

Ladder leaders Karingal continued their undefeated streak with a 50-point win over Rye last weekend.

Rye hung in with Karingal in the first half, but a seven-goals-to-two third term put the game to bed.

Riley D’Arcy was dominant for the Bulls. He booted ten goals, taking his tally to 27 for the year.

Chelsea finished the round in second place after a comfortable 8.7 (55) to 16.16 (112) win over Crib Point.

Pearcedale fought off Hastings at home last weekend. They defeated the Blues 15.11 (101) to 13.10 (88).

Devon Meadows comfortably beat Seaford at Glover Reserve, and EdithvaleAspendale thumped Tyabb by 133 points in the round’s other matches.

Walk in the park: Frankston YCW had a 116 point win over Rosebud.

Picture: Craig Barrett

Picture: Alan Dillon

Somerville, Baxter in pursuit

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

SOMERVILLE Eagles and Baxter have joined the chase to try and run down tearaway leader White Star Dandenong as the State 4 South promotion pursuit heats up.

Both locals are now in second and third spots respectively after wins last weekend while White Star drew with Chelsea.

Somerville outgunned Sandringham 2-0 at Tyabb Central Reserve on Saturday.

Marcus Anastasiou could have scored early in the first half when he rounded Sandringham keeper Jack Evans but couldn’t convert from a tight angle.

He made amends in the 43rd minute after a goalmouth scramble when he struck a well-timed volley to make it 1-0.

Sandringham’s possession football was excellent but it found breaking down the Somerville defence a difficult task.

Somerville went further ahead in the 59th minute after Evans saved a Nick Simmons strike which rebounded to Conor Mcfall who took a touch before curling his effort into the far corner.

Despite Sandringham’s pressure Somerville maintained its defensive discipline for a result that maintains the side’s momentum under head coach Adam Steele.

“We don’t have an older experienced side but what we do have is work rate, grit and teamwork which is what we’ve been pushing since November when pre-season started,” said Steele.

“Unfortunately we don’t have heaps of money and flash facilities but we do the one percenters right and that’s as a club not just as a squad.

“Ultimately the playing group has high morale, works hard at training and gives 100 per cent in games and that’s what has got us this far.”

Baxter had its best win of the season when it thrashed Springvale City 5-0 at Ross Reserve on Saturday.

Early goals from Jack Elliott and Daniel Taylor had Springvale on the back foot and when Brodie Jones scored with a brilliant header after 18 minutes there was no way back for the home team.

Jones was running riot down the flank with the left back adding a second on the half-hour following an excellent run and finish.

The second half lacked the intensity of the first but Elliott got his brace with a nice finish in the 84th minute to complete the rout.

Baxter has now won seven games in

a row.

“It was a very satisfying performance,” head coach Stephen Fisher said.

“We have belief which is a really powerful thing.”

Chelsea and White Star drew 2-2 in a frenetic finish at Edithvale Recreation Reserve on Friday night.

The visitors beat the offside trap and Ryan Don Paul made it 1-0 in the 29th minute.

Chelsea captain and former junior Lachie Davies was making his 100th senior appearance and in the 44th minute his cross from the right found striker Piers Brelsford who took a touch before equalising with a low shot.

Brelsford’s free-kick in the 54th minute made it 2-1 and Chelsea should have extended its lead from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute but White Star keeper Andrew Stoilovic saved substitute Adam Bartosy’s attempt.

A few minutes later White Star failed to convert a penalty awarded after a Harry Parker handball.

Just when Chelsea looked set to become the first side this season to defeat the league leader a free-kick that Stoilovic had gone forward to contest struck his shoulder and went over the head of his Chelsea counterpart for a remarkable finish to a remarkable contest.

In NPL2 Langwarrin lost 3-0 at home to Bulleen on Saturday.

Langy was punished for losing possession in midfield for Bulleen’s first goal, effecting a poor defensive header for the second and getting caught out at the back with a ball over the top for the third.

In State 1 Mornington lost top spot when it went down 2-1 away to FC Melbourne SRBIJA last weekend.

Rory Currie’s penalty in the 65th minute could have seen the points shared if not for an 89th minute winner from FC Melbourne’s Steve MacDonald.

In State 2 Frankston Pines’ best display of the season gave it a deserved 3-0 win over high-flying visitor Brandon Park at Monterey Reserve on Friday night.

A match highlight was the display of Pines’ teenager Kaspar Fry who scored his first hat-trick in senior football.

Fry gave former Langwarrin player Shayan Alinejad a torrid time as he was far too pacy for the veteran while another teenager, Logan Johnston, started on the left for Pines and produced a fine performance eventually being replaced in the 85th minute when the result was no longer in doubt.

Johnston’s superbly weighted and directed pass to Fry in the 12th minute saw the latter accelerate past Alinejad then strike the ball low across Brandon Park keeper Dilan Mery and inside the far post for the opener.

Three minutes later a superb exchange saw Joe O’Connor get free on the left of the area before squaring the ball for a simple Fry tap-in to make it 2-0.

Brandon Park huffed and puffed but the pressure from Pines was relentless and when called upon Pines keeper Colby Jones was impassable.

Jones made a crucial low reaction save early in the second half that maintained Pines’ two-goal cushion and Fry completed his hat-trick in the 65th minute running onto an excellent Cal Batey

through ball and finishing with aplomb into the far corner.

Brandon Park’s Rasmus Juul was sent off late in the game after a second caution.

Pines gaffer Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor was understandably upbeat after the match.

“An early goal and the confidence went through the roof,” he said.

“We worked really hard in the week on playing forward, using the width, movement off the ball, and it showed.”

Peninsula Strikers can feel aggrieved after losing 2-1 at home to league leader Hampton East Brighton on Saturday.

A Steve Elliott header hit the post in the 11th minute with Jamie Davidson’s shot from the rebound parried by Hampton keeper Nicholas Chin.

Two minutes later Cal Delaney pounced on a defensive error and finished with a stylish flick past advancing Chin to make it 1-0.

The visitors levelled via a controversial penalty decision in the 57th minute with Federico Bono converting from the spot.

Strikers had strong claims for penalties ignored – one for handball then another when Chin connected with substitute Ahmad Jawadi.

The winner came in the 93rd minute when Liam Burford bundled the ball over the line following a long throw-in.

Skye United’s 1-1 away result against Knox City on Saturday was its sixth draw in the first half of the season.

On a wet, muddy and rapidly deteriorating pitch Knox went ahead with a well-worked goal from Christian Porcaro just before half-time and Skye equalised in the 64th minute when George Jeff’s cross to the back post was met by Jason Nowakowski who headed home.

In State 5 an eight-goal thriller between Aspendale and visitor Bunyip District resulted in a 4-4 scoreline on Saturday.

Bunyip had a 3-1 half-time lead thanks to a stunning long-range strike and two headed goals following corners but Aspendale scored three goals in the first 21 minutes of the second period to grab the lead.

The home side’s comeback was undone by a controversial penalty decision in the 75th minute.

Aspendale’s scorers were Jared Kilmartin, Jordy Athanassiou, Taylan Yildirim and Dom Paul.

Second-placed Rosebud emerged from Saturday’s derby at Mount Eliza with a 1-0 win.

The crucial moment in this contest came in the 34th minute when Rose-

bud’s Noah Musso scuffed his shot. Mount Eliza’s Joe Iline made a desperate attempt to clear on the goalline but could only hit the ball into the roof of the net.

The home side’s best chance of equalising in the second half fell to Chris Parry but the former Rosebud striker failed to capitalise on a mistake from Rosebud keeper Hamish Preston. Mentone was unable to take points from runaway league leader Hampton Park United going down 5-2 at KM Reedy Reserve last weekend.

Three goals from the home team in the last 15 minutes of the first half gave Mentone a mountain to climb.

An improved second-half performance saw Mentone create opportunities but Archie Lindsay put the hosts 4-0 up in the 65th minute.

Headers from Mentone’s Eric Ervine (72nd minute) and Jacob Klein (75th minute) reduced the deficit to 4-2 only for the hosts to put the result beyond doubt in the 80th minute from a Weaam Zeitoune free kick.

Mount Martha lost 5-0 away to Casey Panthers in a disappointing display.

“It was a nightmare for us,” Mount Martha team manager Chris Sanderson said.

“Three soft goals inside 12 minutes ended the contest.”

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Friday 9 June, 7.45pm: Langwarrin v Eastern Lions, Lawton Park

Friday 9 June, 8.30pm:

Skye Utd v Peninsula Strikers, Skye Recreation Reserve

Chelsea v Baxter, Edithvale Recreation Reserve

FC Noble Hurricanes v Somerville Eagles, Alex Nelson Reserve

Saturday 10 June, 3pm:

South Springvale v Mornington, Warner Reserve

Mazenod v Frankston Pines, Brandon Park Reserve

Mount Eliza v Seaford Utd, Emil Madsen Reserve

Mentone v Barton Utd, Mentone Grammar

Bunyip District v Mount Martha, Heatherbrae Recreation Reserve

Saturday 10 June, 6.30pm: Rosebud v Pakenham Utd, Olympic Park Aspendale BYE

Leading man: Somerville Eagles’ top scorer Marcus Anastasiou struck first in his side’s 2-0 win over Sandringham last weekend. Picture: Paul Seeley, The Man In The Stands.

call us we inspect your car agree on price we handle the paperwork we pay you

At Peninsula Car Buyers, we have designed a service that allows you to sell your car which is fast, friendly and fair. We purchase your vehicle directly from you, which offers an easy and simple alternative to traditional car selling methods. Selling your car privately can be lengthy, stressful and costly while dealership trade-ins usually involve a devalued price or a requirement to buy a new car.

With over 25 years experience in buying cars, including old classics to luxury sports cars we pride ourselves on offering a fast and friendly solution to selling your car. When you sell your car to Peninsula Car Buyers, you’re dealing with an honest and reputable business where we pride ourselves on making the car selling process safe and easy for you!

We know that selling a car privately can be extremely time consuming so our service is focused around you. From our on-site inspections and fast payments, you can sell your car quickly and from the comfort of your own home.

With our 5 EASY STEP PROCESS we have taken out all the hassle of selling your car:

1. Call our FREE 1300 number and tell us about your pre-lovedcar.

2. We come to you at your convenience to inspect your car. Altenatively, you can visit our Mornington branch.

3. Agree on a fair price.

4. Sign relevant paperwork (licence and bank details required).

5. Money is transferred directly to you and your car is picked up by us.

SIMPLE!

So, whether your interested in the car selling process or just keen to get started on selling your car, give Yasmin Chandler at Peninsula Car Buyers a call and she’ll be happy to help you out.

Keep your recycling loose.

By putting your recycling in the bin loose and not in a plastic bag, it can be turned into new things like park benches and tables.

A small act makes a big impact. Find out how at sustainability.vic.gov.au

Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne.

Halftime Heroes

On the Mornington Peninsula, local sport is so much more than simply a bunch of games each weekend in a park, court or course; it is an integral part of the community’s identity. Through physical fitness, social connections, and community engagement, local sport brings unity, rivalry and a sense of pride to our local community.

Halftime Heroes is now the go-to local sports show that captures this passion and sense of community, delivering the freshest news and updates for the Mornington Peninsula. Each week the show covers everything from the adrenaline-filled clashes of the Mornington Peninsula Football Netball League to the lesser-known but equally important local sports.

Produced weekly by the Mornington Peninsula’s Radio 3MP, Halftime Heroes is available each week on-demand via the 3MP Smartphone App, Apple Podcasts,

Spotify or online at www.halftimeheroes. com.au. So, whenever you choose to listen, Halftime Heroes is available to you.

Our team comprises Adam Kelly, Peter Susovich, Neil Craig, AJ King, Luke Harris, and Kiana Wickham, who bring an unparalleled depth of sporting knowledge, drawing from a shared experience of over 50 years in sports broadcast on the Mornington Peninsula.

“We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our local content offerings for the Mornington Peninsula with the addition of a weekly local sports show,” expressed Mark Taylor, the General Manager of 3MP. He further emphasized, “The availability of Halftime Heroes on-demand ensures that avid local sports lovers can conveniently tune in to the show every week at their preferred time.”

So, join the Halftime Heroes team each week as we celebrate the captivating stories and remarkable people across the vibrant world of sports on the Mornington Peninsula.

FITNESS & FUN FOR EVERYONE

Civic Reserve Recreation Centre

Located within the vibrant Civic Reserve Recreation precinct, the Civic Reserve Recreation Centre stands as a hidden gem, offering a thriving gymnasium and group fitness studio nestled between the bustling activities of basketball, tennis, bowls, soccer and gymnastics. Despite its modest size, this Mornington Peninsula facility attracts over 500 attendees per week, highlighting a diverse range of programs tailored to different interests and fitness levels. From strength and functional group training to dance and wellness, we believe in the power of personalised fitness and are committed to ensuring our member’s success. That is why our gym sessions are always staffed, ensuring that no one is left alone or confused about their program.

Equipped with brand new stateof-the-art, recently upgraded equipment and guided by expert instructors, our centre provides a supportive and motivating environment for members to work towards their fitness goals. We offer a three-step program designed to cater to individual needs and fitness levels, providing a personalised health and wellness experience that sets members on the path to success.

Our team of personal trainers comes from diverse backgrounds in rehabilitation, sports conditioning, functional training and nutrition. With a wide variety of training styles available, our instructors excel in modifying classes on the fly to cater to diverse groups.

To ensure inclusiveness for all, the Civic Reserve Recreation Centre offers a range of affordable membership options to suit their needs. As an added benefit, our members enjoy reciprocal access to other Mornington Peninsula

Belgravia Leisure sites, including a 24/7 Health Club and 2 Reformer Pilates sites across the peninsula expanding health and wellness opportunities for the community, promoting a holistic approach. However, what sets us apart and fills us with immense pride is the social connection we foster. Beyond being a place where people gather to meet, at Civic Reserve, camaraderie is a core value that we take seriously and integrate into our programs. Many of our members have been meeting for coffee at our inhouse cafe after their sessions for years, making it an integral part of their weekly routine. We understand the importance of social connection when maintaining both physical and mental health.

We invite you to take a drive past the dog park and pond and experience the Civic Reserve difference for yourself where personalised fitness and social connection come together to

create a thriving community of wellness enthusiasts.

To discover more about the exceptional opportunities that await you at the Civic Reserve Recreation Centre, we encourage you to contact us on 03 5975 0133.

Alternatively, we invite you to visit us for a personal tour where

you can experience firsthand the vibrant atmosphere and array of amenities that make our centre a true hub of well-being and embark on a journey towards a healthier, happier you.

Civic Reserve Recreation Centre, 350 Dunns Road, Mornington 03 5975 0133 www.civicreccentre.com.au

Experience the unforgettable magic of live theatre

No need to travel far to be amazed, amused, moved, delighted, excited and united in the experience because the Frankston Arts Centre is your local heart of arts and culture.

Whether you’re a lover of drama, comedy, dance, circus, children’s shows, live music, physical theatre or visual arts, it’s all close to home. Regardless of the weather, there is something to warm your heart, light your spirit and cool your heels. No need to drive into the city. The biggest names in show business and the best national touring productions are right here.

Some of the wildly diverse highquality shows coming up in 2023 are: Mark Vincent Live in Concert is back by popular demand. The sultry tenor is singing a celebration of the music from The Phantom of the Opera joined by gorgeous guest, Opera Australia’s Julie Lea Godwin.

Outrageous hilarity abounds when the unparalleled talents of shake and stir theatre company bring their adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved story, The Twits. Gross, gruesome and delightfully wicked, this so-called kids’ show will actually delight the whole family. The Snow Queen arrives with The Victorian State ballet just in time for

winter. Visually spectacular sets and beautiful costumes complement this classic Hans Christian Andersen tale about a young girl fighting an icy evil foe. Intrigue, drama and suspense all around.

American stand-up comedian, Arj Barker brings his signature whip smart observational humour in Power Hour, so named because he delivers all of his best material from the last 30 years in one hilarious killer performance.

Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic returns by popular demand and they will rock you! Bigger than Brian May’s hair, this show has everythingripping rock songs, spectacular showmanship and dazzling lighting as Dominic Warren channels the incomparable Freddie Mercury.

Tongan songstresses, Vika and Linda Bull, have wowed audiences with their enchanting harmonies and captivating melodies for three decades. The Melbourne sisters have produced seven genre crossing studio albums. Come have a listen.

Strictly Ballroom will be lovingly brought to life by PLOS Musical Productions. This is a story of persistence, resilience and defiance in the highly competitive buttoned-down world of championship ballroom dance. It’s got glitz and glamour and some fantastic music to boot.

Aria award-winning Australian rock band, You Am I, bring The Who’s iconic, ground-breaking masterpiece album to life in their production, TOMMY – a musical odyssey through the best of The Who with guest vocalists, Hayley Mary, Sarah McLeod and Tim Rogers.

Beloved 80s band Human Nature return to perform their People Get Ready tour. An intimate night of storytelling and stripped back vocal stylings, it’s destined to impress.

Mem Fox’s charming, Possum Magic, celebrates its 40th birthday. A fitting tribute to the book’s enduring success is Monkey Baa’s delightful awardwinning stage adaptation. Come celebrate the magic!

The Divine Miss Bette is a piece of pure musical and comedic delight. Multi-award-winning performer Catherine Alcorn, really knocks this one out of the park with her uncanny impersonation of Bette Midler. It’s a real show stopper. No matter what your taste, there is something wonderful to make you laugh, cry and sigh at Frankston Arts Centre – the home of arts and culture. And it’s right in your own back yard.

Frankston Arts Centre

27-37 Davey Street, Frankston 03 9784 1060 www.thefac.com.au

Buying a double storey home, meant that I would need a lift

Norine Cruse is from St Kilda East and this is her story.

“Prior to my first knee replacement, the orthopaedic surgeon indicated that replacement knee joints will last 16-20 years or longer depending on the nature of use. He said that stairs wear the knee joint due to the impact of weight on each step and the risks of falling. But to get everything I wanted in my forever home, I realised I would have to buy a double storey home. The solution –a residential lift.

Once I found the home I wanted, lift company representatives came with a template to make sure it would fit, before making an offer on the home.

I needed a lift which was compact, functional and simple to operate. RESiLIFT is the only residential lift on the market that ticked all the boxes. Apart from the internal control panel, you also receive 2 remotes to conveniently transport luggage, groceries, etc.

I have positioned my lift in the corner of the dining room which I thought initially would take up too much space. Recently I had eight friends for dinner and the next day a friend emailed me and said she’d forgotten to check out the lift, where was it? I explained that it had been about 2 feet way from where she was sitting, but the car was on the upper level. The lift itself has been quite a point of entertainment with friends given its pretty well invisible yet extremely effective.

The best kept secret on the Peninsula

It’s been almost a year since I moved in and have only used the stairs three times in total. I now have my garden and everything is now set up for perfect and safe retirement living. This wouldn’t be possible without a RESiLIFT.”

To discuss having a lift in your home, contact RESiLIFT on 1300 303 502

Lorraine Pullar has created a pleasurable shopping experience for customers over the 38 years that she has operated Bayside Shoes.

Customers can leisurely browse an extensive range of quality brands of footwear for women, men and children or receive specialist shoe fitting assistance if desired.

She has successfully managed and grown the business during economic downturns, the pandemic and major structural changes within the footwear industry by listening to her customers and adapting to the changing footwear environment quickly and effectively.

Collaborating with local medical and allied health care professionals, Bayside Shoes staff offer a professional footwear fitting service with a compassionate understanding of the foot difficulties that their customers need help with, as well as ensure that they get the right footwear size, width and support. There is also plenty of fun and laughter with customers as they browse the extensive range of European, American and Asian footwear brands for work, travel, exercise or that special occasion. To complement the footwear, Bayside Shoes also offers an extensive range of women’s clothing and accessories with change room facilities available.

This has created an Aladdin’s Cave of quality and choice that will please your eye with its colour and style as well as your budget with affordable prices.

Bayside Shoes also offers the largest range of footwear with sizes for women Euro 35 to 45 and men Euro 39 to 50 on the Mornington Peninsula.

Bayside Shoes are located at 103 Railway Pde, Seaford and has wheelchair access with free and disability parking near to its store entrance. They’re open 10am to 5pm weekdays and 10am to 3.30pm on Saturdays.

Bayside Shoes

103 Railway Parade Seaford (cnr Clovelly Pde) Ph: 9785 1887

www.baysideshoewarehouse.com.au

Experience a diner’s paradise on the Esplanade

Located on the Esplanade in Mornington, the Paradise Bar & Bistro overlooks Mornington’s spectacular shoreline with views over the foreshore treetops to a blue bay horizon.

Their fresh and fragrant menu includes curries, seafood, naan and roti, and daily chef-specials. Gluten-free and vegan options, and homemade cakes are also available.

Paradise Bar & Bistro proudly support local farmers, wineries, and producers and offer a range of local beers, and wines from independent makers around Australia.

Their team love to share their excitement about food and wine with guests and take pride in providing an extraordinarytasting Indian dining experience. Their exceptional customer service, the ambience, and fun vibe keep the locals returning and guests raving.

They also welcome parties and all kinds of celebrations, and on weekends offer a full bar with entertainment.

Paradise Bar & Bistro

Shop 4/786 Esplande, Mornington Ph: 03 5975 2676 www.paradisebistro.com.au

Freshly prepared curries, seafood, baked goods

Chef special daily main courses

Gluten-free and vegan options available

Full menu available all day and late at night

Full bar with entertainment on weekends

Home to parties and all kinds of celebrations

Paradise Bar & Bistro proudly supports local farmers and wineries

June 2023

You’ve just started putting in the extra miles, walking or running to get fit, and suddenly putting weight on the base of the foot, near the heel makes it ache, and makes more training a painful prospect.

That sharp pain in your heel can be a symptom of plantar fasciitis, a condition of the connective plantar fascia tissue in your foot, and traditionally very difficult to treat. Physiotherapist Sienna Wills says Plantar Fasciitis is an overuse injury that can feel as though you have a pebble in your shoe.

At Back In Motion Balnarring, we have several solutions for this condition. Firstly, it is important to look at your whole lower limb biomechanics. As a result, we can work on your strength and flexibility in your leg and foot, prescribe orthotics, tape and teach taping, and use massage and ultrasound to reduce inflammation. We have a unique way of mobilizing your foot and teaching “foot core stability” to reduce pressure on the plantar fascia.

Apart from the above solutions, there is a newer healing technology that is making a profound difference to Plantar fasciitis sufferers.

Practice owner and physiotherapist, Paul Rowson says shockwave therapy is often useful, because the Plantar fascia is a connective tissue, not a muscle. “It puts a significant shockwave through the tissues you apply it to,” Mr Rowson says. “It is a pressure wave which brings blood flow to the area. Tendons and connective tissue do not have much blood supply and can take a long time to heal. Shockwave artificially stimulates the healing of the tendon”.

Shockwave therapy can also be used on Achilles tendonitis, tennis and golfer’s elbow, and rotator cuff tendon problems, and is usually most effective on long term chronic problems, rather than acute injuries.

Both physios say that Shockwave is not the first line of treatment for injured patients. Physiotherapy and graded exercise are more likely in the first instance. For more stubborn conditions, shockwave has shown good results in other Back In Motion clinics. “The evidence at the moment suggests between three to five treatments are required, but most people should see an improvement within three sessions. It has a 90% success rate,”Ms Wills says.

The Shockwave therapy is administered for a three-minute period to the affected area during consecutive weekly appointments.

“It is a bit of an uncomfortable sensation,”Ms Wills says, “like most physio hands-on treatments with a little discomfort during the treatment.”

Mr Rowson says,” After each session, most people get a significant reduction of pain and symptoms. Long term it stimulates healing, short term it reduces pain.”

“Probably the best thing is, the effects are long lasting. It stops a lot of people having more invasive things like surgery or injections. The treatment is considered safe, but can produce skin reddening or bruising, short term pain, and cannot be used on people taking blood thinning medications or with bleeding disorders.”

“It is important to know that shock wave has a long-term effect. Most of the time you have good outcomes without having to do further treatment.” says Mr Rowson.

Back in Motion is at 6/2-8 Russell Street, Balnarring. www.backinmotion.com.au/ balnarring

Pictured right: Physiotherapist,Sienna Wills. Photo: Yanni

PARC is keeping the community moving

What are your health goals this year? What are you committing to yourself in being active?

In 2023, the Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) in Frankston is asking the community, “what does your Future You feel like?” Think about yourself in 6 months’ time… what do you see? How do you feel?

Do you see a stronger, healthier you? Do you feel more peaceful and content? Have you changed your routine to include time to focus on you and your wellbeing?  Whatever your Future You, whatever you want to achieve in your health goals in 2023, your local PARC can help you get there. Their experienced and friendly team are all about improving lives through activity and connection, and are ready to help you on your journey towards your best self.

PARC is the Peninsula’s local premier aquatic and recreation facility, winning Health Club of the Year at the Aquatics and Recreation Victoria Awards 2022. These prestigious Awards recognise and reward outstanding achievement and commitment to the Aquatics and Recreation sector, and celebrate PARC’s leading health club, aquatic spaces, and importantly, friendly and supportive team.

Tips to a healthier lifestyle from your local Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre

PARC’s philosophy is to support the local community to live healthier and happier lives. Here are three ways you can work to build healthier habits into your lifestyle:

• Take baby steps

When it comes to getting back into exercise or heading to the pool or gym, we recommend starting with two to three sessions a week. Don’t go hard to and do daily sessions from day 1. Once you know how to fit activity into your routine, you can increase how often you do it. This will not only reduce the chance of injury, but by slowly making changes you will find you keep up the new habits for much longer!

• Be organised

Planning is key when it comes to being active. Planning your opportunities to be active for the week is a great way to avoid ‘running out of time’. Try and think of how to make it as easy as possible, such as packing your bag the night before. Remove any obstacles that you can foresee that would potentially stop you from going to the gym in advance so it’s more likely you will get there!

• Incorporate your tribe

Like every change we want to make in life, it’s easier with other people! If your new habits can also involve

others, you’re more likely to stick with them. So, get your friends, family or work mates involved in taking steps towards a healthier lifestyle with you.

Find your Future You with PARC So, what habits are you going to commit to in being active, healthy and happy?

Whatever your Future You, whatever you want to achieve in your health goals, your local gym, pool and wellbeing Centre, PARC can help you get there.

We’re here to help, join today!

parcfrankston l 9781 8444

Cnr Cranbourne Road and Olive Grove, Frankston www.parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au/membership

Whatever your motivation, PARC has something for everyone to help you get active on your health and wellbeing journey. We love supporting our local community to live healthy, happy lives.  Build your Future You. Be the best version of YOU. Feel good and get active with your local Health Club of the Year, PARC.

To visit PARC or for more information, check out parc. peninsulaleisure.com.au   Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre   16N Cranbourne Rd, Frankston   9781 8448  parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au  FB parcfrankston  INSTA: parcfrankston

When Jimmy Lardner founded the firm in 1991, he realised most of his clients were needing more than just blunt legal advice. “ There was a very discernible and unspoken need for an empathetic understanding of the issues from their point of view, of the need for support, encouragement, and guidance. It clearly dawned on me a holistic legal approach had to be the only way I could take to help each and every client. This approach just took hold and

became the fundamental building block of this firm.” says Lardner, who retired recently.

Over 32 years later, this close attention given to clients with highly personalised advice, guidance and support continues to be the very essence of the firm’s service.

“It is very pleasing to see all of the firm’s solicitors and employees continuing to uphold and remain tenaciously dedicated to its founding principles. That holistic care and concern for each client has not changed one bit”, says Lardner.

It was indeed a great privilege to work with Jimmy and become one of the new principals of the firm, says Andrea Griffiths.

“Legal journeys can sometimes be difficult and challenging for our clients. We take the responsibility to help our clients navigate and make pragmatic and most cost-effective decisions along the way. We are particularly sensitive to the special needs of our senior citizens. A prudent approach to a prudent pathway leading to a prudent outcome is the only way we work to achieve the very best for them” says Griffiths.

The firm’s full-time solicitors offer significant, varied expertise and availability to meet the many different needs and demands of the growing senior citizens community in the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston region. After hours

appointments, home visits and video conferencing facilities have been tailored and made freely available to assist clients obtain legal advice and support whenever convenient to them.

The firm has noticed it’s senior clients increasingly needing greater expertise and advice in areas such as wills and estate planning, asset protection, inheritances, retirement village matters, aged care and family and succession issues. “We take time to listen, clearly understand the personal issues and give advice that specifically addresses their needs and wants. “It’s just the way we have always practiced”, says Griffiths.

Part of the happy team at Lardners

Andrea Griffiths – Principal Solicitor

Beautiful interiors are built from the floor up. The colours, textures and tones we place underfoot have a profound impact on the rest of our home; they are the foundation upon which all colour schemes unfold, influencing everything from paintwork and furnishings to final styling and decoration.

When it comes to styling our spaces – whether that’s in the kitchen, living room, bedroom or study – flooring should never be an afterthought.

With industry-leading flooring specialists Kustom Timber, homeowners have an infinite selection of highly customisable flooring options at their fingertips.

Blending quality with style, the Australian company manufactures premium engineered timber flooring from responsibly sourced, solid European Oak. Not only are their floors hard wearing and built to last, they are also designed to suit a breadth of interiors, from traditional through to contemporary-style homes.

With over 30 unique shades and finishes available across five distinct collections, ranging

from blondes and greys through to darker, earthier tones, Kustom Timber is helping customers create homes that reflect their individual personality and lifestyle.

Their lighter-coloured options, including Prosecco, Beach House, Alta and Tuscan Villa, are particularly popular, because they create sunny, refreshing atmospheres and the illusion of light and space.

Blonde, beige and creamcoloured floorboards are the perfect way to open up small or naturally dark rooms, especially in apartments, townhouses and smaller residences. They also serve as a timeless, versatile styling solution, complementing a range of design features and interior themes and effortlessly harmonising with their surrounds.

Lighter colours are also a fantastic option for high-traffic areas of the home, or homes with young children or pets.

Compared to dark floorboards, they require much less upkeep.

While marks and scratches are inevitable, light floors disguise marks more effectively and maintain their immaculate appearance for longer, making them ideal those who prefer lowmaintenance floors.

Richer, earthier timbers should not be overlooked, however; mahoganies, chocolates, tans,

and deep blacks are timeless classics, creating warm, comfortable spaces that feel homey and lived in. Although these darker colours are typically suited to larger rooms with an abundance of natural light, they can be contrasted with bright walls and rugs, medium-toned furniture, strategically placed mirrors, and bursts of colour in the form of crockery, place settings and décor. This helps to create a more refreshing and inviting atmosphere, even in smaller spaces.

Black Japan, Le Cru, French Chateau and Moroccan Sunset are just a few of Kustom Timber’s striking dark timber options. While they do require a little more effort in terms of upkeep – a weekly vacuum and mop, along with regular use of a non-toxic wood cleaner – they are well worth the effort, serving as a beautiful statement feature within the home that adds depth, character and a touch of drama. For something bolder than blonde but more discreet than black, Kustom Timber’s selection

of greys offers homeowners a happy medium. Nordic Blonde, Hermitage, Western Port and Storm are particularly beautiful; soft yet sophisticated, these easy neutrals are wonderful base colours that befit a range colour schemes.

Whether they’re used to complement a minimalist, Scandinavian style, or an eclectic interior filled with vibrant colours and eye-catching artworks, Kustom Timber’s grey floorboards will exude style wherever they’re placed.

Whatever your lifestyle, the solution lies with Kustom Timber. They have been supplying, installing and preserving premium quality engineered timber flooring since 2013. Having featured in a number of residential, commercial and hospitality projects, the brand has acquired a reputation as Australia’s most trusted and reliable flooring specialist.

Every Kustom Timber product is built to endure; crafted from the finest quality of materials, with a solid European Oak veneer surface, and stable, multi-layer plywood, their floors are designed to be enjoyed for generations.

Kustom Timber

1/4 Torca Terrace, Mornington 03 5910 3008

www.kustomtimber.com.au

The Chatty Café Scheme comes to the Mornington Peninsula!

The Chatty Café Scheme is a perfect way for communities to connect and reconnect and enjoy a friendly chat in a safe space over a cup of coffee (or drink of choice).

In these post-Covid times many Australians have expressed feelings of loneliness and social isolation and the Scheme aims to combat that ‘one coffee and one chat at a time’.

The Chatty Café Scheme believes that ‘Kindness changes community’ and this is a very simple way for each of us to spread a little kindness whilst also making new connections and helping our neighbours.

The Scheme has a growing number of venues on the Mornington Peninsula and their goal is to have a ‘Have a Chat Table’ in as many venues as possible over the coming months and years. Participating venues include commercial cafes, libraries and community centres and they are always looking for new venues where people gather to meet and share the company of others. Our venues continue to grow in number and diversity across the Peninsula. The Dava hosts a monthly ‘Dinner at The Dava’, Chris Crewther’s office hosts

a monthly morning tea, we’re planning further lunches/coffee mornings with Martin at Schnitz restaurant, and Mornington Yacht Club is playing host to members and friends at the beginning of the month.

We even have a group of students at Mount Eliza Primary School setting up their own version of Chatty for their fellow students with a view to inviting parents and grandparents to the school for a morning tea with the student chatters as table hosts.

The Scheme currently has one school signed up, the first in the world, and they are launching a pilot project for Aged Care facilities in the Mornington Area.

Plans are underway to encourage local Retirement Villages to sign up and there has been interest from Mornington RSL. Men’s Shed

and local churches are also being approached to see if they would like to partner with the scheme in some way to help spread the word and attract new participants and chatty volunteers.

The Chatty Cafe Scheme is also exploring ways to provide transport to interested participants who may not be able to access local venues easily.

Interested venues can register on the Chatty Café website and once signed up they are featured on Chatty Cafe’s Facebook page and website. Theses venues also receive a monthly newsletter and are occasionally featured in local media, such as local radio and newspapers.

Participants come in all shapes and sizes. Chatty Cafe’s mantra is ‘Everyone is Welcome’. Many of the existing Chatty Volunteers

came along out of interest to a session and then expressed a wish to become more involved.

The Scheme provides some basic training, joins participants with an experienced volunteer and allocates them to a venue. They ask for a weekly commitment, if possible, but as they grow their own volunteer community, there is always someone willing to step in an ‘cover a shift’ if a volunteer is not able to host their table for whatever reason.

Volunteers have reported feeling the wonderful benefits of being a Chatty Volunteer upon their own mental and sometimes physical health and it really is a ‘win-win’ for all concerned.

Local residents as well as visitors to the Peninsula can just type in ‘Mornington Peninsula’ when visiting the website and they will

see a map, as well as drop down menu, which lists days and times of participating venues. Over the coming months Chatty Cafe is hoping to get more and more venues across the peninsula signed up to the scheme so that all can enjoy a coffee and a chat during the winter months. Please feel free to contact Regional Manager, Jacky Howgate, on 0416 860 239, or via email on mornpen@chattycafeaustralia. org.au.

You may spot her white Kia Sportage (complete with Chatty Café stickers) as she makes her way around the Peninsula promoting this surprisingly simple yet effective scheme to ward off loneliness and social isolation, and spread a little kindness and joy to help build stronger communities.

Comfort control with quality design

What makes Living Design Double Glazing one of the best in the uPVC window and door business?

• Is it owners Simon Craig and Del Larmour’s 55 years of combined experience in both the UK and Australian markets?

• Is it their extensive working knowledge in manufacturing processes, installation and finishing carpentry?

• Could it be their commitment to honesty, integrity and transparency, coupled with offering their customers a high-end, energy efficient product at affordable prices?

• Is it because they locally manufacture energy efficient windows and doors designed to suit the Australian lifestyle and climate, keeping you warmer in winter and cooler in summer while adding to your home’s value and street appeal?

Tick yes to all the above - these are just a few of the many reasons why Living Design Double Glazing is your perfect choice.

Whether you are a homeowner, DIY renovator, architect, or builder, you can rely on Living Design Double Glazing for

competitive pricing, commitment to fulfilling promises, and giving you the best customer service experience from start to finish.

“It’s a partnership and our goal is to ensure they are completely happy with their decision and we can do that with confidence knowing our product is the best on the market,” said Kim Larmour, Business Development Manager.

Living Design Double Glazing is the perfect partner for new construction as well as replacement service for existing homes seeking a refresh or upgrade.

Let Living Design Double Glazing control your comfort with the best in uPVC windows and doors…quality you can see inside and out.

Living Design Double Glazing is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturdays by appointment. The showroom is located at Factory 1/7 Lyall Street in Hastings.

Phone Kim on 5909 8040 or 0412 221 767 or email: contact@ livingdesigndoubleglazing.com.au

For more information visit www.livingdesigndoubleglazing.com.au

Some of the Living Design Double Glazing team: Del and Kim Larmour with main fabricator Charlie Craig (Simon’s nephew)

Raising funds for the community since the early 1990’s

Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre is a fun family owned and operated business located at 554-556 Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs.

Bingo sessions are held 5 days (Wednesday through Sunday) and 6 nights (Tuesday through Sunday) a week.

The centre is the largest dedicated bingo centre in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula area, offering over $65,000 in prize money every week.

Bingo can be played on the original book format or on a programmable electronic ticket (PET machine) that can virtually play the game for you, however you will still need to call “bingo” when your last number is called. PET machines are a great format for players with physical or visual impairments or anyone that wants to play bingo in a more technologically advanced format.

Whichever way you play the game, bingo is an edge of your seat fun and exciting game, especially when you are down to that lucky last number.

Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre has provided the community, including the elderly and isolated, with a well-controlled, safe, and social outlet since the early 1990’s, whilst raising funds for local charities, such as church groups, primary schools, and sporting clubs.

The canteen offers an array of delicious food options such as home-made scones, freshly made sandwiches to roast pork dinners. Cold and hot drinks are available and all at very reasonable prices.

All prizes under $1,000 are paid out in cash and therefore cash is the only form of payment accepted. There is an ATM for those that don’t come prepared with cash. Non-members are welcome; however, membership is free and points earned can be redeemed for food, drinks, dabbers or vouchers towards book purchases. Member’s draws are held each session with one lucky member guaranteed to win $20 of lucky envelopes.

Lucky envelopes (also known as breakopens) are also available for purchase, and they range from 20 cents to $1 each, with prizes ranging from 50 cents to $1,000. Gift vouchers are available from the centre, and they make a great gift idea for anyone that loves their bingo. There is plenty of free off-street parking available at the centre, which can easily be accessed via Eastlink, Peninsula Link and the Frankston Freeway.

Enjoy some time out with friends playing the exciting and timeless game of bingo at Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre Melbourne.

For more information on how you can join in the fun visit the website www.carrumdownsbingo.com.au or contact the centre on 9775 0065.