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BRUCE Billson romped home for a seventh successive time in Saturday’s federal election.

Holding Dunkley with a slender one per cent margin, Mr Billson easily overcame his Labor opponent Sonya Kilkenny, taking his vote to a new high after gaining an extra four per cent of the votes.

His victory was obvious early in the night – as was that of the Tony Abbott-led Coalition – as Mr Billson, his wife Kate and his supporters celebrated at the scout hall in Baden Powell Drive, Frankston South.

In neighbouring Flinders, fellow Liberal Greg Hunt also came out a clear winner, increasing his margin by a substantial amount as well.

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Lord Nelson leads tall ships into port

By Mike Hast BRITISH tall ship Lord Nelson sailed into Port Phillip on Friday and up the eastern shore before berthing at Workshops Pier at Seaworks in Williamstown on Saturday morning.

The 55-metre square rigger is one of seven tall ships at the Melbourne International Tall Ships Festival and her progress up Port Phillip delighted peninsula and bayside residents.

It will be the biggest tall ships fleet to visit Melbourne since Australia’s bicentenary in 1988.

Lord Nelson is owned by United Kingdom charity Jubilee Sailing Trust and is one of only two tall ships in the world designed to be sailed by disabled and able bodied crew. The ship was launched in 1985 and carries 50 people including 38 paying crew.

“Seventeen crew can have physical disabilities and four can be wheelchair users,” a festival spokeswoman said.

Lord Nelson is on her first visit to Australia, having been invited to the Royal Australian Navy International Fleet Review in Sydney next month for the RAN’s 100th anniversary.

Also in Port Phillip on Friday was Young Endeavour with her youthful crew but she will not berth at Williamstown until Sunday. Sydneybased Young Endeavour was a gift to Australia from the British government in 1988 to celebrate Australia’s bicentenary of European settlement.

Three Dutch tall ships – Europa, Oosterschelde and Tecla – arrived in Port Phillip from the Netherlands via Fremantle and Adelaide on Friday night and berthed on Saturday morning.

Thar she goes: British sail training square rigger Lord Nelson sails through The Heads on Friday morning, the first of the tall ships taking part in a festival based at Williamstown. The ships leave together on Saturday and will anchor off Rosebud West overnight before sailing out of Port Phillip on Sunday morning. Picture: Yanni

They will be joined by Hobart-based Windeward Bound, Sydney’s Soren Larsen and Melbourne-based Enterprize, the replica of John Pascoe Fawkner’s schooner that sailed from Tasmania in 1835 to establish Melbourne.

The Indonesian Navy’s sail training ship KRI Dewaruci was due on Sunday but lost the top section of her foremast and part of the jib boom in a storm off Shark Bay in Western Australia last month.

The ship arrived in Fremantle on 24 August but has returned to Indonesia and will not take part in events in Melbourne, Hobart and Sydney.

Tall Ships Victoria liaison officer Denis Spinley said it was “a big loss for us” as KRI Dewaruci was a spectacular ship and was carrying the Indonesian Cadet Marching Band.

The genesis of the Melbourne festival as well as similar events between July and October in Fremantle, Ad-

elaide, Hobart, Sydney and Auckland was when the Royal Australian Navy invited 50 nations to send warships and tall ship to Sydney for the International Fleet Review in October to commemorate the centenary of the first entry of the RAN’s fleet into Sydney.

The Melbourne festival is a joint venture of Tall Ships Victoria, Seaworks, Royal Yacht Club of Victoria, the Victorian sailing community and Hobsons Bay City Council.

Thousands of people are expected to line the southern Mornington Peninsula coast on Saturday 14 September when the entire fleet leaves Melbourne for a planned “Parade of Sail” down

the eastern shore of Port Phillip. The fleet leaves Melbourne at 10am.

It will anchor overnight off Capel Sound between Rosebud West and Tootgarook before sailing through The Heads at high tide slack water on Sunday 15 September. High tide is at 10am.

The ships will “sail in company” to Hobart via Bass Strait and the east coast of Tasmania.

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Winning and losing: Labor’s unsuccessful candidate for Dunkley Sonya Kilkenny, above, manages a smile while surrounded by her supporters on Saturday night at Long Island Country Club.

Greg Hunt gets a congratulatory hug from his wife Paula at Rye Hotel as his winning tally of votes seals his success for the fifth time. See Page 8.

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Billson wins with larger majority

By Toni Brient LIBERAL Party supporters rejoiced on Saturday night as sitting Dunkley MP Bruce Billson retained his seat for a seventh term.

Following a 3.6 per cent swing in favour of the Liberals, Mr Billson’s overall margin currently stands at 4.6 per cent.

Despite most minor and independent candidates’ preferences flowing to his Labor opponent Sonya Kilkenny, Mr Billson won the contest with a primary vote of 49.7 per cent.

The figure was boosted 6.7 per cent after preferences, in stark contrast to the 13.7 per cent preference boost Ms Kilkenny received.

Mr Billson’s primary vote was 0.6 per cent higher than in 2010, and he said this was a focus of his campaign.

“I was aiming to increase the primary vote knowing there was not much help from preferences,” Mr Billson said. “It is a marginal seat. I know half the electorate doesn’t vote for me and they remind me of it every time they see me.”

Earlier in the night, Ms Kilkenny’s campaign manager Steve Toms hoped this sentiment would translate into non-Liberal votes at the ballot box.

“I hope people are sick of Billson,” he said. “I hope enough people vote Greens, Sex Party and Palmer United.”

The Greens’ Simon Tiller gained 9.4 per cent of the primary vote, 2.3 per cent lower than in 2010.

In contrast was the 8.3 per cent increase for the “others”, who shared a total of 11 per cent of the primary votes.

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The night began on a high for the Kilkenny campaign team at Long Island Country Club in Frankston North, with early tallies indicating a swing toward Labor.

Ms Kilkenny said her first foray into politics was a positive one.

“It has been a tremendous experience. I’ve had great support and hardworking volunteers. The thing that most surprised me was how much people will actually share. It’s inspiring.

I listened to stories about people who were doing it tough. Others had lots of advice for me.”

At 9.30pm, she addressed her team, urging them to continue to support the Labor cause.

“We’re obviously not conceding yet, but you have probably seen there has been a swing against the government.

But I am so proud of all of you and how hard you’ve worked throughout these five weeks. We will keep working throughout the next period and we will get this seat.”

Despite postal, absentee and prepolling votes yet to be counted, it was clear by 10.30pm that there would be no “fresh face for Dunkley”.

Mr Billson celebrated his victory in a sea of blue and yellow at Baden Powell Scout Hall in Frankston South.

He said the result signalled voters’ contempt for federal Labor.

“It’s a sign of people’s frustration.

People clearly didn’t want the circus to continue. They’re looking for some adults to be in charge.”

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begin delivering his election commitments. First would be the $1.25 million overhaul of Frankston foreshore.

“We need to remind our community and people looking at our community from afar of the beautiful coastline.”

Other priorities for Mr Billson were the $225,000 men’s shed and community hub in Langwarrin, $800,000 toward a youth hub in Mornington, and the $759,000 Dunkley Community Safety plan including CCTV systems.

to decide portfolios in due course.

It remains to be seen whether Mr Billson would retain the small business portfolio he held as a shadow minister, but he said “Tony’s suggested so”.

The Coalition would be working to “rebuild confidence” in government, Mr Billson said.

He said the first tasks would be ministerial arrangements and the abolition of the carbon tax.

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He said the election was fought on both local and national issues, but his campaign was the only one that provided clear direction.

“I had a positive plan and practical construction,” he said. “I was the only candidate [in Dunkley] to put forward a proper vision.”

Mr Billson is likely to be awarded a ministerial position under party leader and Prime Minister-elect Tony Abbott.

He said it would be up to Mr Abbott

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THE FACTS ABOUT THE ROSS TRUST TIP

LOCATION Peninsula Waste Management (PWM) claim that their proposed rubbish tip at old Pioneer Quarry is not near a tourist precinct. It is. Pioneer Quarry is highly elevated on Arthurs Seat escarpment, which abuts the State Park on either side. The park is used by hikers and riders. The site is one kilometre from Red Hill, Main Ridge and Dromana. A multi-million dollar tourist industry reliant on a clean image is within a 4 km radius – vineyards, wineries, restaurants, local producers, olive groves, markets, popular bay beaches. There is not a place in the modern world which would consider a rubbish tip in such close proximity to its protected parks and such valued assets.

LOCAL SOLUTION TO A LOCAL PROBLEM? PWM’s advocacy for a local rubbish tip defies State Government Waste Management policy “Getting Full Value” www.dse.vic.gov.au – which aims to improve recycling rates and minimise the number of landfills due to their adverse environmental impact.

This means fewer landfills servicing more regions. The Ross Trust tip would not be a public-access tip for trailers of household rubbish. It would be for municipal, industrial and commercial use only, predominantly from regions outside of the Mornington Peninsula which have other landfill options. The Mornington Peninsula does not generate enough rubbish to make this landfill economically viable.

NO PRACTICAL LONG-TERM ALTERNATIVES? According to the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s recent addition on its webpage, operation of the Rye tip may be extended up to 15 years. The Hampton Park landfill facility has capacity and wants to take all of Mornington Peninsula waste until approx 2030. Taking rubbish outside a municipality to landfill is usual practice. There are numerous alternatives thereafter, including proven technologies which are environmentally preferable to landfill.

There is no urgency for a new landfill facility in the east of Melbourne, and a site among protected State Park is certainly not the only option. This proposal is simply a case of the Ross Trust getting their hole approved first.

SAFETY PWM’s boast of “the best engineered municipal waste management system in Australia” translates to the most complicated – the pit is 140 m deep, 25 m below the water table, on a hill, in extreme fire-risk bushland. Protection of Sheepwash Creek which runs into the bay at Safety Beach - from contamination depends on incident-free operation of pumps, pipes and the liner for generations, despite countless examples of them failing. The site and surrounds are habitat to numerous threatened and significant animal and plant species. All international research reports high incidence of landfill fires. There have been numerous fires in Victorian landfills in the last few years. Landfill fires emit toxic chemicals. Rubbish tips are therefore not placed in extreme fire risk bushland. Red Hill Consolidated School would be in direct line of fire as it is situated on top of the hill only 1 km from the tip site.

YET THE ROSS TRUST PERSEVERE… The Ross Trust has been made aware of the dangers of this rubbish tip as well as the better alternatives available to the Mornington Peninsula and greater Melbourne, now and in the future. Yet the Trust continues to force its commercial venture onto our region regardless.

This tip is not safe This tip is not needed This is no place for a tip No amount of engineering can change this

Object to preserve our unique and beautiful Peninsula now and for future generations.

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Sign from on high: More than 1000 people (and a horse, bottom centre) attended the anti-tip rally at Dromana with protesters making a huge “No tip” sign that was photographed from above by a pilot friend of protesters and a Channel 7 news helicopter. Tip proponent Peninsula Waste Management is seeking permission to fill an old quarry on the Arthurs Seat escarpment with 150,000 tonnes of waste each year.

Pictures: Peter Holmes (aerial) and Yanni

Feathers flying and two red bandanas “COME on!” Mrs Emu barked at her comfortably recumbent spouse. “We’re going to a rally.”

There will be those among you who have mentally queried whether an emu can bark. Let Emu assure you they can – some like tiny chihuahuas, some like gargantuan doberman pinschers.

This was a doberman explosion that caused the barkee – the hapless Emu – to rise vertically from his repose with the Sunday newspaper.

Hastily retrieving his spectacles, which had flown off the end of his beak, Emu asked feebly which rally was that, My Dove? It is his most placatory language: the said Dove, emu-ungainly, rough of feather and glaring of eye, likes to think of herself as a svelte and sensual petite beauty.

“They’re rallying against the tip,” she said, “down where your uncle used to live with the cattle near Dromana. A television news helicopter is expected. We could be on the news!

“And anyway,” she added hastily, hoping to disguise the real reason for her enthusiasm to attend, “I have to sign the petition.”

Mrs Emu was prepared. She had dug out the red bandanas acquired when she flirted with communism in her student days. She handed one to Emu. The skull structure of Dromaius novaehollandiae doesn’t lend itself to bandana wearing.

“Everyone will be wearing red,” she explained. “You have to wear it.” But left silent the sentiment that “even if a floppy red bandana makes you look more than slightly idiotic”.

Emu wished it was a jaunty beret or a fetching homburg.

So Emu and his bride joined the huge, mudspattered throng and took their places in the human and emu “No tip” sign after she signed the petition with her own emu quill and had a sausage in bread with tomato sauce.

She waved her bandana at the helicopter with

the fervour of a nymphette brandishing an intimate garment at a Rolling Stones concert – not that Emu had first-hand experience of such wanton behaviour. He had not known where to look as those around snickered at his spouse’s display.

Surefooted in the ooze that was causing mayhem among the very young, the emus headed home, the Blushing Bride bubbling with enthusiasm.

“We must come to the next one, which I’m sure will be in a few weeks,” she said.

Emu had heard nothing in the revolutionary speeches to suggest a second rally. He queried her confidence.

“Of course there will be another rally,” she barked, startling Emu and causing him to stumble.

“There will be an enormous rally here organised by the other side, so the pro-tip people can prove that three times as many people want the project to go ahead.

“It’s vital for them to show they have massive community support.

“So many people will come that their sign for the news helicopter will say ‘We all want the tip right now’. With an exclamation mark at the end.”

She mused silently for a moment.

“I wonder if red bandanas will be appropriate?

I wonder if they’ll have a sausage sizzle or will it be caviar on dry biscuits with champagne?”

She examined a wing for a quill suitable for signing the pro-tip petition. Emu adopted silence as the safest policy. Would he need to think up an excuse? Probably not.

Shire backdown over tip sign-napping

By Mike Hast AN overzealous ranger who removed “anti-tip” signs from roadsides in Arthurs Seat, Red Hill and Dromana on Saturday 31 August has forced Mornington Peninsula Shire to issue a public apology.

The shire posted a statement on its website on Sunday last week after receiving complaints from Peninsula Preservation Group members and other anti-tip sign owners.

Shire officers delivered the signs to a PPG member’s home the day after they were removed.

The statement said rangers would return a number of “no tip” protest signs “that were mistakenly impounded on Saturday”.

Claire Smith, the shire’s manager of environment protection and community safety, said signs had been removed from “the road reserve in Arthurs Seat and Red Hill”.

The News understands signs were also removed from outside properties in Boundary Rd, Dromana.

A number of signs were inappropriately placed on VicRoads directional signs, Ms Smith said.

“Council respects people’s right to protest peacefully but needs to ensure that signs do not impact unduly on public safety.

“Over the past few months, our officers have been negotiating with residents who have erected signs in inappropriate and unsafe locations to relocate them onto their properties.

“In this instance, however, some of the signs were removed in error. All the signs will be returned.”

The shire’s communications manager Todd Trimble said signs obscuring pedestrian or driver’s sight lines had been removed. Others attached to directional and tourism signs had been taken as well.

He said the shire had received complaints from owners of vineyards and restaurants.

Mr Trimble dismissed a conspiracy theory that the shire had removed the signs because it was embarrassed by the anti-tip movement and the first warm weekend in months would see thousands of visitors arriving on the peninsula.

War of words: Members of lead tip objector Peninsula Preservation Group with reclaimed signs. Picture: Yanni

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Victory: A jubilant Greg Hunt on election night, left, and with his wife Paula and daughter Poppy surrounded by supporters at Rye Hotel. Pictures: Yanni

MPs can make decisions, not just promises

By Keith Platt EVERYTHING has changed; nothing has changed. That sums up the federal election result on the firmly tied blue ribbon seats covering the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston.

The two areas are covered by the electorates of Flinders and Dunkley, seats retained (again and as expected) by sitting Liberals Greg Hunt and Bruce Billson.

Both MPs – formerly spokesmen for the environment (Hunt) and small business (Billson) – seem destined to be ministers in the Tony Abbott-led Coalition and will be expected to bring home the benefits that go with that elevated clout.

Both increased their wining margins, Hunt by not as much as Billson, although he was coming off a more comfortable base (nine per cent compared to Billson’s 1.1).

Scoreboard: How ABC TV viewers learned of the wins by Greg Hunt and Bruce Billson.

The biggest “sizzle” of their campaigns was left to last on Saturday – sausage sizzles outside polling booths and at primary schools.

The treat would not have been lost on primary schoolers being dragged back to school on the weekend.

Outside the polling booth in Flinders township itself, how-to-vote cards were being handed out by two mates, one Labor and one Liberal.

They discussed being there during past elections and were preparing to share a coffee from a flask brought by the Liberal spruiker when The News was within listening distance.

The only other major discussion at that stage (between 8.30 and 9am) concerned the need of one voter to shift breeding mares from wet and muddy Flinders paddocks to somewhere near Seymour.

The sausage sizzle barbecue arrived on the back of a trailer, but we never got to find out if it was private enterprise or a fundraiser.

The sizzles at primary schools were unashamedly fundraisers, possibly with a sly dig at politicians who might not want to commit to spending more on education (the Gonski model has been backed by the new government, but only for four years, not the six advocated by Labor).

Hunt too might face pressure over the Coalition’s foreshadowed cuts to his portfolio (along with overseas aid one of the softer targets of the new government’s “savings”).

On the home front, there will be plenty to contend with over plans to develop the Port of Hastings and the threat of muddying Western Port’s waters with silt from massive dredging; possible oil spills; a tip on Arthurs Seat (primarily a state and

local council issue, although Mr Hunt has never shied away from “local” issues); rising sea waters caused by climate change; and developers eyeing off the peninsula’s rural zones and national park.

Billson will be expected to turn around lacklustre returns from retailers and manufacturers. Both sectors blame globalisation in one form or another: retailers blame the internet; manufacturers cheap labour and cheap imports.

Small business will also be looking for stable political direction, Labor having six small business ministers in six years. In the past three months Mr Hunt has faced two different climate change ministers.

But that is for the future. For now, the Liberals are partying and preparing to take charge of the ship of state of which they lost control in 2007.

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Birthday walk across the UK

By Keith Platt ALTHOUGH Mike Lodder spent 40 years in the United Kingdom, he never managed to find time to walk across England.

Now, to coincide with his 65th birthday, he is returning with five friends to tackle the 290-kilometre Wainwright’s Walk.

A member of Mornington Rotary Club, Mr Lodder and fellow Rotarian Ian Horton are also raising money through sponsorships for Australian Rotary Health.

The fund, which was started by Mornington Rotary in 1981 with $5000 raised from the club’s annual art show, has raised $30 million for medical research and scholarships.

The rambling trail described by Alfred Wainwright in his 1973 book A Coast to Coast Walk goes from St Bees on the Irish Sea in the west to Robin Hood’s Bay on the North Sea in the east.

A 2004 survey of “experts” chose the walk – which includes the Lake District and Yorkshire’s dales and fens – as the “second best in the world”.

Some walkers go east to west, although Wainwright advised against this to avoid headwinds and walking into the setting sun.

“We’ve been told to carry a pebble from the Irish Sea to the North Sea and, of course, if enough do that we’ll eventually all be able to walk to Holland,” Mr Lodder said with a laugh.

Mr Lodder and Mr Horton will be joined on their walk by Mr Horton’s

Govt orders councils to cut red tape THE state government will cut unnecessary red tape imposed by councils on volunteers who manage community facilities such as public halls and sporting grounds, says Mornington MP David Morris.

The government has issued a “practice note” about special committees set up by councils to manage public facilities such as halls and recreation reserves as well as undertake business promotion campaigns.

Mr Morris said the practice note would set a clear expectation on councils that they should “exempt community volunteers from bureaucratic red tape”.

“The government wants volunteers and other community-minded people not to be burdened by council red tape and hampered by filling out forms when it comes to situations like a simple booking of the local hall or community centre,” he said.

“Councils don’t require personal information such as bank accounts, assets, loans, driving licences or other inappropriate questions regarding volunteer members of halls or community facility committees.”

Pet expo returns Ready to stroll: Ian Horton, left, and Mike Lodder are walking across England for charity and achievement.

wife Meredith, Jackie Hartnell, Rick Gabb and Geoff Dwyer.

“We’ll be doing it the gentleman’s way. We will carry day packs while our suitcases will be delivered from one overnight stop to another,” Mr Lodder said.

The group decided to do the walk two years ago and has been training with regular walks along the beach at Dromana as well as at Arthurs Seat and Cape Schanck.

“The medical projects backed by Australian Rotary Health are chosen

by a medical board of experts in Sydney,” Mr Horton said.

“A three-year study is being done into Parkinson’s disease by a PhD student with Mornington Rotary, Melbourne University and Rotary Health each giving $40,000.”

PENINSULA pet lovers will be champing at the bit when the shire’s popular pet expo returns after a two-year wait and with a new name – Peninsula Pet Expo, with the previous “pony” reference having been dropped.

The Peninsula Pet Expo is a free event and will take place at the Village Green from 9am on Sunday 24 November.

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Bailey bounces back from dognap ordeal

By Chris Brennan POLICE are continuing to investigate the “bizarre” theft of a cherished family pet from outside a home in Mornington, despite its safe return last week.

Bailey, a six-year-old shih tzuhighlander cross, was spotted in the car park of a pet shop on Mornington-Tyabb Rd last Monday, exactly a week after he was grabbed by a pair of determined “dognappers” about a kilometre away in Hargraves St. Relieved owner Paul Brown said Bailey was seen running around in an apparently disorientated state in the car park of the pet shop by the store’s owner, who recognised him from media reports.

“We’re just so happy to have him back; you don’t realise how much you miss them until they’re not there,” Mr Brown said. “He’s very much part of the family. Our two daughters have grown up with him and they were devastated when he was taken.

“Michelle from Petorium found him wandering, or rather sprinting, around in her car park up there and realised it was Bailey.”

She was able to catch him and then rang a shire ranger, who accessed Bailey’s ownership details by scanning his microchip.

“He seems very relieved to be home. He was a little timid and a

bit shaken up for the first day or two but he’s just starting to get the spring back in his step.

“He’s still a little clingy but we live near the beach and there are a million dogs here, so he’s been gradually reacquainting himself with everybody.”

Bailey hit headlines two weeks ago after he was chased down and captured from outside his home by a man and woman who used their cars to corral him.

Police circulated Bailey’s image as well as descriptions of the alleged perpetrators and their cars.

At the same time, Mr Brown’s family and friends mounted an intensive Facebook campaign.

“I think the police were so interested in this case because of the lengths these people went to get him,” Mr Brown said. “It was really very strange. They’ve chased after him and pursued him in their cars, reversing up into the next street and even going against the traffic to try to get him.

“It’s bizarre that these people have bailed him up like that.

From the descriptions of neighbours around here, they were chasing him for 20 or 30 minutes or more.”

Exactly why the middle-aged pair was so desperate to capture Bailey remains a mystery “He is kind of cute, but he’s a cross and he’s been desexed, so

he’s not worth anything in that way. We still don’t know if it was just opportunistic, like they were passing by at the time and saw him out in the street and decided they wanted to take him, or if they’ve spotted him over the fence one day and returned later to get him.”

Police have also not discounted the possibility Bailey was known to the dognappers.

Mr Brown said the efforts of police and the family’s use of Facebook to spread word of Bailey’s disappearance may have played a part in his safe return.

“Everyone was Facebooking to try to put a bit of pressure on these people to release him. It even went global – we have a daughter over in Spain at the moment and she was frantically getting it out on Facebook. All that persistence may have put a bit of heat on somebody, so that might be why they’ve dumped him up there near the factory; it’s hard to say.”

Bailey is now ready to step back from the limelight and catch up on some much-needed eating and sleep, Mr Brown said.

“He was very hungry and thirsty the night he got back. He was exhausted that night; he just slept. He couldn’t lift his head off the pillow. He was so relieved to get home so he could finally relax and zonk out.”

Canine capers: Bailey is safely back in the arms of his owners, Karen and Paul Brown. Picture: Yanni

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World of small prints at Balnarring AN exhibition of small prints on “leftover” paper by artists from around the world, including the Mornington Peninsula, will open on Saturday at Balnarring.

Leftovers IV – organised by Wingtip Press of the United States – features hand-pulled prints and will be on show at Applestick Contemporary Art in Balnarring.

Karina Armstrong, who runs AppleStick Print Studio where the peninsula prints were made, took part in Leftovers III in 2012 and arranged for Wingtip to hold the exhibition at

her gallery. Participating peninsula artists include Ms Armstrong, Sue Barmos, Kristina Davidson, Fran Henke, Suzy Kepert, Jo Lane, Heather Nye, Sharron Okines and Jade Lee Pavey.

“The smorgasboard of Leftovers IV reflects a rich diversity of printmaking styles and was created by 163 artists from Australia to Arizona, Canada to Colorado, Nevada to New Zealand, Korea to Kansan, Wales to Washington and places in between,” Ms Armstrong said.

“Printmakers always have pieces of

paper over, so the print exchange is a perfect opportunity to turn them to good use.

“The process involved the artists’ editions being sent to Wingtip in Idaho. After being exhibited in Idaho and Wales, participating artists received a selection of prints from other artists.”

The exhibition runs from Saturday 7 September to Sunday 29 September at AppleStick Contemporary Art, 3015 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Balnarring (next door to the CFA).

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Print ready: Suzy Kepert and Jo Lane prepare work for the Leftovers IV exhibition.

Time for Coalition to deliver net gains

By Chris Brennan FLINDERS MP Greg Hunt will come under intense pressure from his constituents to deliver on the Coalition’s broadband commitments after promising more affordable high-speed internet connection to peninsula homes much sooner and more cheaply than under Labor’s NBN plans.

The election was regularly couched as a referendum on the NBN, with Labor pledging to roll out a fibre optic network delivering data speeds of up to 1000 megabytes a second to every home in Australia by 2021 while the Coalition placed a priority on getting homes on a “reasonable” connection sooner rather than later, especially for regional areas.

Most areas of the Mornington Peninsula have been forced to endure substandard internet access, with services

regularly overwhelmed during the busy summer holiday period when an influx of visitors – many of them young and tech-savvy – increases the permanent populations.

Under Labor’s NBN plan, fibre optic cable is currently being rolled out to Hastings and Tyabb, while connection of Rye, Flinders and Balnarring was due by 2016, and the rest of the region by 2021.

But the program has fallen well behind schedule and is over budget, and questions had been raised as to whether it would ever get to the southern peninsula at all.

The solution for outlying areas of the peninsula according to the Coalition is “wireless technology” .

While the Coalition has pledged not to roll back existing NBN infrastructure and appears likely to honour cur-

rent contracts, the new government has indicated it would look to a “variety of delivery technologies”, most notably satellite, for regional areas.

Mr Hunt said peninsula residents and businesses would be well looked after under “the Coalition’s plan to build a more affordable National Broadband Network and deliver it sooner than Labor’s NBN”.

“Local families, small businesses, schools and hospitals need fast broadband now, not some time after 2021.

Our plan will deliver the NBN sooner, at less cost to taxpayers and more affordably for consumers. We’ll get the NBN back on track,” Mr Hunt said.

He promised the Coalition government would provide all households and businesses access to fast broadband by the end of 2016, with download speeds five times faster than today, utilising

a “mix of technologies” to deliver a “smarter NBN”.

However, Labor slammed the Coalition’s broadband plan, labelling it “fraudband”.

“The Coalition’s ‘fraudband’ can only guarantee speeds that are 40 times slower than Labor’s NBN,” Labor’s Flinders candidate Joshua Sinclair said. “If you want super-fast fibre speeds, you’ll have to pay up to $5000 just to get hooked up.

“Fraudband relies on last century’s copper network and will be obsolete by the time it’s completed.”

Mr Sinclair, who was soundly beaten

by Mr Hunt in Saturday’s poll, said only connection to the NBN’s fibre optic network could deliver the “revolutionary” new technologies of the 21st century.

“The benefits of the NBN are end-

less. It will revolutionise the way we learn, work and communicate. It will mean fewer people in aged care homes, fewer trips to the doctor, and lower overheads for local businesses. Under the Liberals’ plan for an NBN, you get a quarter of the speed for three-quarters the cost. This is simply not cost efficient,” he said.

“If the Liberal Party was rolling out copper wire a century ago, they would’ve argued for a telephone box to be built at the end of every street, asking residents to share the line one at a time. This is essentially what their ‘node’ solution is all about.”

“It is true that you can connect to fibre optic NBN under the Liberal’s plan, but that will cost you $5000. Under Labor’s NBN, you can connect to superfast broadband for free.”

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Link cameras set to roll PENINSULA Link freeway speed cameras will start operating on Monday 16 September.

Six camera sites have been installed, with two point-to-point cameras and three instantaneous detection cameras in each direction.

Police say a 14-day test of the cameras “caught” more than 7500 speeding motorists.

More than 500 motorists were exceeding the speed limit by 15km/h or more and 66 of those drivers would have lost their licences.

Six people driving at 45km/h over the limit would have had their vehicles impounded under anti-hoon laws.

Signs have been placed on Peninsula Link warning motorists that the speed cameras are about to be activated.

Assistant Commissioner Robert Hill said it was disappointing that people were still not getting

the message about the dangers of speeding.

“We know that speed is a major factor in about one-third of fatal collisions each year, yet some motorists continue to drive at dangerous speeds, putting the lives of all road users at risk. Low-level speeding can be just as dangerous as high-level speeding, so it is concerning to see about 5000 motorists exceeding the speed limit by less than 10 kilometres an hour,” he said.

“Speeding drivers increase the risk to all road users with the potential for devastating consequences.

“Cameras help to reduce death and road trauma on our roads and are an important part of our overall enforcement approach “This is a reminder to motorists to slow down, pay attention and make sure you are driving within the signed speed limit at all times.”

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Safety blitz targets peninsula farms

By Chris Brennan WORKPLACE safety inspectors have inspected farms across the Mornington Peninsula as part of a 12-month campaign targeting the most common causes of injuries and fatalities in agricultural workplaces.

Dozens or peninsula producers were visited by WorkSafe inspectors during the statewide crackdown, with unsafe machinery emerging as the most common area of concern.

Across Victoria, more than 460 farms were found to be in breach of safety requirements during the year-long safety blitz, which concluded on 30 June.

Inspectors issued 375 improvement notices for problems be fixed, while a further 64 breaches were dealt with on the spot by employers.

WorkSafe’s regional director Ian Matthews said machinery remained a major concern, especially on the peninsula where undulating terrain compounded risks.

Almost 30 per cent of the 375 notices issued to agricultural employers related to machinery, and of those, almost half involved equipment with poor safety guards, he said.

“We’ve found that one of the biggest safety problems on farms generally is machinery and attachments that are used for the wrong purpose, poorly maintained or inadequately guarded,” Mr Matthews said.

“As the weather warms up, activity on farms will be increasing. Springtime and harvest season is a busy time for farms across the Mornington Peninsula, in particular for vegetable growers and vineyards.

“Undulating land and hills in the area pose an additional risk to tractors and vehicles, particularly during rain when slopes are slippery. Farmers should be cautious about risks of vehicles rolling over or freewheeling.

“Now is a good time to undertake all vehicle and machinery maintenance and servicing, before things get too busy.

“Over the coming months, we’ll continue farm visits across the region, and our message to farmers is not to cut corners on safety this spring.”

Other safety problems identified during the campaign included poor ladder access to silos; slips, trips and fall hazards; a lack of personal protective equipment; and failure to have a chemical register and Material Safety Data Sheets that provide safe storage and handling advice.

WorkSafe chief executive Denise Cosgrove said dairy and beef farms across Victoria had been a priority for safety inspectors during the campaign because about 50 per cent of the agriculture sector’s 1000 serious injury claims over the past two years had occurred on livestock farms.

Of the nine fatalities on Victorian farms over the same period, seven involved machinery and two involved handling of animals.

“The cost and impact an injury or fatality has on the individual, the family business and the community, particularly in country areas, is immense,” Ms Cosgrove said.

“We know that 1000 serious injury claims are only the tip of the iceberg as many farmers operate hobby farms or are self-employed and do not fall within the workers’ compensation system.

“But regardless of the type of farm involved,

systems need to be reviewed, machinery should be rechecked and safety equipment – such as rollover protection, seat belts and guarding – used or installed. Most importantly of all, don’t rush or take shortcuts.

“The issues our inspectors found all have very basic solutions often at little to no cost. Sometimes just taking the time to think through a hazard could make a huge difference.”

Ms Cosgrove said inspectors would continue to focus on livestock farming, dangerous machinery, animal handling practices and unsafe manual handling over the next 12 months.

“Our priority is to ensure workplaces are as safe as possible and that workers get to go home to loved ones at the end of the day.”

Mr Matthews issued the following advice to ensure the safe operation of peninsula farms over the spring period:  Ensure servicing and maintenance of vehicles and machinery is up to date.  Use machinery only for the purpose for which it was designed.  Ensure handbrakes on vehicles are in good working order, and that vehicles are left in gear when stopped on undulating land.  Don’t carry passengers on tractors or towing equipment.  Never get on or off a vehicle or machine while it is moving.  Where possible, always keep people and animals separate.  Install gates with spring-loaded latches in yards.  Keep children away from farm work areas.

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Surfer’s ride for road group THE Mornington Peninsula branch of the Disabled Surfers Association will feature in the RACV’s next annual report and on YouTube.

The motoring organisation sent a photographer and journalist to Point Leo on Saturday 31 July to record a demonstration of how teams of DSA member provides a surfing experience to people with disabilities.

The motoring group donated $8400 to the branch for two widetyred wheelchairs that are used to carry participants to and from the beach.

Jenny Angliss-Goodall, of Mornington, volunteered to show how a disabled person can safely enjoy time in the surf and also talk about her experiences on camera for the YouTube video.

While on the surfboard, Ms Angliss-Goodall was able to sit upright on a modified Aqua Duck beanbag.

The direct selling company Amway has given $5200 for more of the modified beanbags to be provided to other DSA branches.

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Surfing safely: Jenny Angliss-Goodall is filmed by Rodney Dekker surrounded by members of the Disabled Surfers Association’s Mornington Peninsula branch – John Rodgers, Fran Bainbridge, Joe Lemmon, Matt Drysdale, Gary Miller, Joe Hart, John Bowers, Ann Cairns, Steve Hough and Janine Hart (holding Jenny’s dog Dudley).

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Shire weakens open air burning rules MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council has done a U-turn and will again allow burning off on small blocks without residents having to obtain a permit.

Councillors watered down burning off rules at a meeting late last month.

October will become burning off month as there will be no restrictions.

The council introduced new rules last September removing “as of right” burning off on Fridays and Saturdays for residents on blocks of up to 1500 square metres (about quarter of an acre).

The shire was one of the last in the greater Melbourne area to allow burning off and the new rules were widely praised.

Burning off has divided the peninsula community for many years with many saying a total ban would solve environmental and health concerns.

Pro-burning residents say the high cost of disposing of waste means they should be allowed to burn.

Last June, then-mayor Cr Frank Martin said the proposed burning off changes would “meet the community’s need to reduce the threat of fire and the negative health impact of smoke emissions in our townships”.

“Proposed changes … include restricting open air burning on [small blocks of] land, apart from exceptional circumstances which would require a permit,” Cr Martin said.

The council did not change restrictions on burning off for landowners on large blocks of land.

On 26 August, councillors led by David Gibb and Andrew Dixon voted to allow burning off “on land less than 1500 square metres” on Fridays and Saturdays between 9am and 4pm during October.

“All other relevant provisions contained within the local law to address smoke nuisance and fire safety [will be] adhered to at all times,” the motion read.

Residents will be restricted to “no more than one cubic metre of vegetation … burnt at any one time”.

The shire will develop a “communications strategy” to advise the community.

Councillors have asked for a report “as to whether the no charge [green waste] weekends be extended to the immediate preceding Thursdays and Fridays”.

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Island girl rules in Spain PHILLIP Island surfer Nikki Van Dijk, 18, (pictured) has won an international six-star event in Spain.

Van Dijk’s first place in the Pantin Classic Galicia Pro makes her the first Victorian woman to reach the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) top 17 and puts her on the 2014 women’s world championship tour.

She beat Dimity Stoyle, of the Sunshine Coast, at Praia de Pantin in clean four to five foot waves.

Next year she will be surfing against the likes of Queens-

lander Stephanie Gilmore and Hawaii’s Carissa Moore.

“I was so nervous about the whole rankings thing and it’s easy to get caught up in all that,” Van Dijk said.

“The previous event in France was a bit of a speed bump to my goal, but it kind of made me wake up and realise I could do it without worrying too much and just being myself.

The win puts Van Dijk fifth on the overall women’s world rankings.

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Priced From $400,000 High Care Nursing Home Onsite for Peace of Mind Join us as we follow the Fleet from the Melbourne Tall Ships Festival 2013 as they embark on their journey through Port Phillip Heads bound for Hobart.

Lord Nelson, Tecla, Dewaruci, Oosterscheide and more….

Sunset Cruise Departing Sorrento Pier, 14th September 2013 View the Tall Ships up close and personal as they are anchored up at Capel Sound for the night. Departure Time: 3pm Cost per person: $90 Includes a glass of Champagne, Beer or Wine to toast them a safe onward journey. BYO Camera.

Daytime Cruise Departing Sorrento Pier, 15th September 2013 View the ships under sail as they depart Port Phillip Bay bound for Hobart. Limited spaces available aboard Big Blue, Rip Runner and Kestrel III Departure Time: 8am Cost per person: $90 Includes a glass of Champagne, Beer or Wine to toast them a safe onward journey. BYO Camera.

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Shop 2, 188-194 Main Street Mornington 5975 7733

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Enchanting Elegance And Luxurious Space

Breathtaking Outdoor Space

Offering a magical blend of european and period elegance, glorious space and modern luxuries, this grand 35 sq (approx) residence provides a dream life to the largest of families and stunning outlooks to enchanting gardens. Set on 1100 sq.m (approx), the immaculate 4 BR home features 3 large living areas, a stunning granite-topped kitchen, covered alfresco deck and spa ensuite

•Family friendly estate with established wetlands offering safety and security •3 living areas, including theatre / rumpus room •Covered outdoor entertaining complete with the kitchen sink!

•In-ground pool and children’s playground •Close to schools, transport, beaches, parks & walking trails •Perfect timing, buy now and be in for Christmas!

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$839,000 www.harcourts.com.au/VMG23779 Saturday 1.30-2.00pm*

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Centrally located, this near-new home is ideally suited to downsizing couples, professional couples & first home buyers looking for a low maintenance base in vibrant Mount Martha. Set on 575m2 (approx.) with 3BR’s, master with walk in robe & ensuite, ducted heating, split system air con. & large open plan living & dining room. Large backyard with ample entertaining space & rear access through double remote garage.

Set amongst a prestigious estate within close proximity to beaches, shops, transport & schools, this home will satisfy the needs of those looking for quality & location at a price that won’t break the bank.

Just 800m from vibrant Main Street shopping, café’s, cinema & library, on approx.

702m2, you will be delighted by the olde worlde cottage charm. Built in the 1930’s & meticulously maintained, a light filled front drawing room, complete with open fire, brings back memories of a bygone era, as does the covered front verandah. King sized main bedroom with ensuite & sep. toilet. Family living located at the rear looks out through large full length windows to the tranquil garden setting. In addition, you will love the separate studio/workshop providing a serene space for a creative mind!

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A home of grand proportions MEASURING 353 square metres, this impressive double-storey home has an abundance of space both inside and out that will be perfect for a family on the move. From the wide formal entry, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a comfortable lounge positioned on the right while across the hall is a separate study. Polished floorboards lead through into a wonderful family living zone incorporating a gleaming galley-style kitchen with a host of cupboard space, including a pantry. Appliances include a stainless-steel wall oven and dishwasher. There is an adjoining dining alcove and the spacious casual lounge has a wood-effect gas heater.

A brilliant design affords the home a pleasing, open environment. There is hardly an enclosed space to be found, generating a terrific flow from room to room. A rumpus room will accommodate the pool table with ease, and outside entertaining will be a breeze with a splendid undercover patio overlooking the rear garden and complemented with landscaped gardens to the side. A total of five bedrooms includes a palatial master bedroom with walk-in robe and an ensuite with spa bath. Remaining bedrooms all have built-in robes and share the main bathroom. Set on an 1171-square metre block that has two street frontages, providing handy access to a workshop that is set in the back corner of the block, there is also a carport and a double garage under the roof line of the home.

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197 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888

Mount Martha

For Sale

Stage 2 Selling Now

76 Harrap Road, Mount Martha DELGANY – Your new lifestyle awaits...

Looking to downsize, but don’t want to compromise on quality or location? Then take a close look at “Delgany”. Mt Martha`s premier upmarket development with gated entry and spacious landscaped grounds. Freedom to choose from single or double storey designs plus you can pick your colour scheme and more. Features include spacious stone-topped kitchens with soft close drawers, 2 bathrooms, direct access from garage, security doors, TV aerial/phone/fax & internet are all pre wired, ducted heating & 2 split system A/C`s. Close to parks, transport & Benton`s Square shopping Centre. What are you waiting for? You will be impressed with the grand gated entry, wide black bitumen roadways and the spacious landscaped grounds that are set to come together to make `Delgany` the best development Mount Martha has to offer. Stage one has now sold out and stage two is selling fast, so the time to act is NOW!

Price From $436,950 Inspection Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 2.30-3.30pm Contact Chris Wilson 0417 147 307 Luke McCoy 0467 321 322 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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15 Warringine Creek Lane, Bittern Five Star Coastal Indulgence Hidden away on a magnificent landscaped 2.65 acres, approx, this expansive 3/4 bedroom homestead crafted from rare fired brick from Western Australia combines the best of country appeal with coastal living set in an exclusive residential setting where tranquility is a way of life. Set back behind a circular driveway, the immaculate interior spaces cater to every conceivable occasion from refined reception rooms to sun-drenched family living spaces of impressive proportions.

Auction Saturday at 11.00am Terms 10% deposit, balance 30/60/90 days Inspect Saturday from 10.30am Contact Chris Wilson 0417 147 307 Luke McCoy 0467 321 322 bowmanandcompany.com.au Page 4

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Mornington

Auction

Auction - Saturday 21st September at 1.00pm

30 Bay Rise Drive, Mornington The Delight Is In The Detail Delightful from every angle, this meticulously crafted sandstone look threebedroom, two-bathroom residence delivers picture perfect living close to parks, Bentons Square shopping, schools and Main Street. The interior offers pleasing light-filled spaces with all the principal rooms extending to a wrap-around verandah overlooking the rear garden. The living room is a relaxing space, while the sun-filled dining room enjoys views over the garden with paved alfresco entertaining. The adjoining solid-timber kitchen is well-appointed, and the laundry with a separate toilet opens to a service area. The spacious main bedroom has verandah access and an ensuite, and a study could be utilized as a 4th bedroom.

Features include a double remote garage with internal access, ducted heating and built-in robes.

Auction 21st September 1.00pm Terms 10% deposit, balance due 60/90/120 days Inspect Saturday & Sunday 12.30-1.00pm Contact Chris Wilson 0417 147 307 Luke McCoy 0467 321 322 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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20 Cottage Place, Mornington Spacious, Stylish, Sophisticated This top-class, superbly conceived and beautifully detailed single-level three-bedroom, two-bathroom plus a study residence set on an impressive 1330m2 block, approx, is a triumph of space and light in exceptional cul-de-sac surroundings. Superb dimensions characterise the home and are on show in the expansive glass-flanked living and dining room with polished hardwood floorboards, an entertainerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blackwood kitchen and French doors to the landscaped garden; while the formal living room features a bay window lined with seating. This 1st class home features a double remote garage with internal access, ducted heating/vacuum, solar electricity and more.

Auction Saturday 5th October 11.00am Terms 10% deposit, balance 30/60/90 days Inspect Saturday 12.30-1.00pm Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 Deborah Quinn 0428 205 555 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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showroom/warehouses for sale or lease 61 watt road mornington open for inspections wed 12-1pm • Brand new showroom/warehouses • Premium quality, efficient spaces • Flexible designs to suit with great profile • Areas from 366m2 – 610m2 approx • Ideal for owner occupiers & SMSF investment • Call to arrange an inspection

5976 5900 220 - 222 Main St, Mornington 3931

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Admirable on Creighton COVERING all the necessities such as a fantastic floor plan, three spacious bedrooms and a double garage, this neat property makes buying your next home so much easier.

There are two separate living spaces and a relaxing open-plan family living zone has airconditioning and ducted heating. The main bedroom has a walk-in robe and ensuite, with built-in robes to the remaining two bedrooms. A large entertaining space outside has a full deck, and with a sunny Northerly aspect, it will be popular at any time of year. The flat block measures 606 square metres and has nice lawn areas front and back. This soughtafter location is close to excellent schools, shops and council reserve.

Address: 28 Creighton Way, MORNINGTON Price: $479,000 –$499,000 Agency: Blue Water Bay Real Estate, Shop 37a Bentons Square Shopping Centre, Mornington, 5679 1888 Agent: Darren Sadler, 0417 916 820

197 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888 Blairgowrie

Auction

Auction Saturday 21st September at 3.00pm

4 Centenary Street, Blairgowrie Sunshine and Happy Days The perfect home for kids, parties and pets, this delightful single-level 3-bedroom plus study residence is the ideal scenario for a young family through to the buyer in search of a sea-change close to beautiful bay and ocean beaches, Village shops and Blairgowrie Yacht Club. Open, airy and bright, extensive windows flood the house with natural light, while outdoors a secure fenced yard, a carport and a HUGE garage with boat/caravan storage and parking for three or more cars provides the ultimate man cave. Inside, a living room overlooks the side garden and a dining room opens to outdoors. The adjoining kitchen features a sunny outdoor aspect, and the bathroom with a separate toilet is modern.

Auction 21st September 11.00am Terms 10% deposit, balance 30/60/90 days Inspect Saturday 3.00-3.30pm Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 Deborah Quinn 0428 205 555 bowmanandcompany.com.au Page 6

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6 Valerie Close Stylish Display Home With Three Living Zones

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Your Peninsula Area Specialist Jarrod Carman Licensed Estate Agent

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Mornington

3/7 King Georges Avenue Within Metres Walk to Fishermans Beach

This light-Àlled spacious townhouse in highly sought locale offers master bedroom with balcony & bay views, open plan kitchen/living area, outdoor covered alfresco, private rear sun-Àlled courtyard, fully fenced private sun-Àlled front courtyard & large remote double garage with internal access.

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Looking for 4 or 5 bedrooms & light Àlled living spaces? You have found it! This outstanding home features undercover decked alfresco area linking living zones to swimming pool, functional o/p kitchen, neutral tones, GDH, duct vac & duct evap cooling. Garage set up as 5th bedroom/living with carpet & ducted heating & cooling.

This impressive four bedroom two bathroom home is one that ticks all the boxes! The Áoor plan allows for separation and comfortable havens for parents with kids, or adults with guests. With designer touches it boasts decorative niches, polished Áoorboards and a stunning in-ground solar heated pool with tranquil water feature, alfresco with timber decked BBQ and outdoor seating areas.

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Shop 2, 188-194 Main Street Mornington

www.conleyluff.com.au

5975 7733

MORNINGTON

AUCTION THISSEPTEMBER SATURDAY AT 11.30AM AUCTION: SATURDAY 14TH

MOUNT MARTHA

$640,000 PLUS

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BEACHSIDE ON BELEURA HILL

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For a family requiring lots of room for dual living or to work from home, this spacious, well-presented property is set on a private 840m2 lot, close to shops, schools, beach, buses & golf course. With 4BR’s and 3 bathrooms plus 3 living areas, this home has a separate entrance to effectively a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit with a large living area. Offering spacious zoned living, sunny kitchen & meals area, formal dining room, large entertaining area with a delightful rural aspect & some water views plus an electric spa, single auto garage and large workshop with power.

Inspect Sat 11-11.30 or by appointment Contact Kayn Luff 0416 265 337

14 Inglis Street

QUINTESSENTIAL MOUNT MARTHA LIVING

BEACHSIDE ON BELEURA HILL

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For a family requiring lots of room, dual living or a facility to work from home, this well presented & spacious BV home is set on a superb & private 840M2 lot close to shops, schools, beach, buses & golf course. With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms & 3 living areas, this home could suit a multitude of purposes with a separate entrance to effectively a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit with a large living area. Offering spacious zoned living , a light-filled kitchen/meals, a formal dining room, a large sundrenched entertaining area with a delightful rural aspect & some water views, an electric spa, single auto garage plus a large powered workshop.

14 Inglis Street

51 McLeod Road

Inspect Sat 11-11.30 or by appointment Contact Kayn Luff 0416 265 337

Inspect Sat 3.00-3.30pm or by appointment Contact Duane Pedron 0448 867 665

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Positioned high on the hill in old Mount Martha, this superb.family home is located adjacent to the gorgeous Sunshine Reserve on a 1000m2 garden allotment & is suited to those looking for a life of privacy & comfort amongst the trees. Comprising 3 spacious bedrooms( large Master with FES & WIR ), sundrenched living areas upstairs & down, timber kitchen with adjacent meals, a large entertainer’s deck with bay views, beautifully landscaped horseshoe driveway, a charming secure entrance, & auto DLUG. NOTE: Successful purchasers must be prepared to continue feeding families of Kookaburras & Butcher Boys.

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AUCTION: SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER AT 1.30PM

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CLASSICAL ELEGANCE WITH MODERN FUNCTION AND SPACE

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Oozing character on a 1305m2 lot in the Summerfields Estate, this delightful BV home offers approx. 24 squares of living from a free flowing floor plan & three living areas. This stylish residence comprises 4BR’s including FES & WIR to the master bedroom, a charming front room with open fire place, deluxe kitchen with adjacent meals alcove, covered entertaining & auto double garage. Featuring ducted heating anbd evaporative cooling, sprinkler system to the garden, dishwasher, security doors & downlights.

Inspect Wed & Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment Contact Duane Pedron 0448 867 665

12 Halcyon Rise

MOUNT MARTHA

$500,000 PLUS

EXCEPTIONAL FOR SPACE, PRESENTATION & POSITION

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Secure a coveted Mt Martha address with this spacious 4 bedroom BV home, offering 24sq. of living & alfresco with better-than-new presentation, all on a landscaped easycare 480M2 lot. Three living areas cater beautifully for entertaining and family living while a palette of warm tones allows you to furnish as you please. The well-equipped kitchen includes s/steel appliances, an island bench and plenty of cupboard space to make cooking a breeze. Also features FES & WIR to the master bedroom, GDH, s/system air-con. & remote double garage with internal access.

Inspect Sat 3-3.30pm or by appointment Kayn Luff 0416 265 337

6 Sefton Grange

STEVE CONLEY 0428 389 670

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IDEAL BEACHSIDE LOCATION - LIVE, HOLIDAY OR DEVELOP

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A fantastic opportunity in a top spot! This most charming 3 bedroom BV home is on a big 706M2 lot close to Fishermans Beach. With bright & spacious living areas, stylish kitchen & bathroom, covered entertaining & powered garage. Potential for 2nd dwelling or for 2 new luxury townhouses (S.T.C.A.)

Inspect Sat 1-1.30pm or by appointment Duane Pedron 0448 867 665 Kayn Luff 0416 265 337

104 Prince Street

MOUNT MARTHA

$545,000 PLUS

EXCLUSIVE BENTLEY COVE! - LIGHT, BRIGHT & LOW MAINTENANCE!

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Just move in and relax in this immaculate BV home, offering approx. 22sq of luxury living opposite beautiful parkland & so convenient to Bentons Square, schools & buses. With large living spaces and brilliant features and fixtures. this fine property comprises 4BR’s (main with FES, spa & WIR), formal lounge, stylish kitchen with s/steel Neff twin ovens, spacious living & dining room to the rear and a huge 7 x 8m auto garage with storage, rear r/door & internal access & fabulous undercover entertaining. Set amongst landscaped gardens on a 536M2 lot & surrounded by high quality homes.

Inspect Sat 12-12.30pm or by appointment Contact Kayn Luff 0416 265 337

8 Sandhurst Terrace

ROBERT LOSCHIAVO 0418 563 580

JADE WILSON 5975 7733

MARIA DAMOS 5975 7733

WENDY O’HALLORAN 5975 7733

JAN MEYER 5975 7733

Shop 2, 188-194 Main Street Mornington

www.conleyluff.com.au

5975 7733

MORNINGTON

$695,000 - $735,000

BEACHSIDE STYLE AND SOPHISTICATION

MORNINGTON

$690,000 - $730,000

A HOME OF GRAND PROPORTIONS

Oh so close to the delights of Main Street & beautiful beaches, this immaculate near new townhouse has its own street frontage, a spacious 23sq of luxury living & is on its own separate title. Comprising 3 bedrooms (d/stairs master with WIR & FES) plus study alcove, deluxe kitchen with s/steel Blanco appliances, 2 spacious living areas including a large family meals area opening out to the courtyard garden & upstairs is a separate living area leading to a private balcony. Also including GDH, s/system, 2 r/cycle air conditioners, 4000L water tank & an auto double garage with internal access.

Inspect Sat 1-1.30pm or by appointment Contact: Alan Hayes 0413 028 353

8a Illuka Street

MOUNT MARTHA

$359,500

NEW QUALITY TWO BEDROOM VILLA

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$479,000 - $515,000

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19 Brydon Close

MOUNT MARTHA

An exciting opportunity for active retirees to purchase these high quality villas located within easy walking distance to Bentons Square, transport & reserves. Offering kitchen with s/steel appliances, sunny living & dining area and single garage.

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$449,500

NEW LUXURY THREE BEDROOM VILLA

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Inspect Saturday 3-3.30pm or by appointment Contact: Duane Pedron 0448 867 665

3/41 Green Island Avenue

MOUNT MARTHA

$509,500

ONLY THREE LEFT

“DRIFTWOOD LODGE” UNDER CONSTRUCTION - HOMES FOR A SELECT FEW.

ROYADIE MEWS “ - NEW LUXURY VILLAS!

This new exclusive development of just 10 homes enjoys a quiet court position & has many open garden areas within the group. Each home offers 3 bedrooms(Master with FENS & WIR ), 2 bathrooms, deluxe stone kitchen & bathrooms, & between 13sq to 17.2sq of luxury living plus an auto DLUG. With a choice available of spacious open -plan or 2 separate zoned living areas, each home offers alfresco entertaining, high ceilings, d/heating & refrigerated cooling, S/S appliances, quality carpets & tiles, downlights, landscaping front & rear. None of the homes have any common walls.

This new luxury 3 bedroom BV villa offers 14 squares of living plus auto DLUG with internal entry & has energy efficiency initiatives to give a 6.8 star rating. With a very large light-filled living area, a deluxe Caesar stone kitchen, FES/WIR to the master bedroom, quality carpet & tiling & paved entertaining with pergola. Including double glazed windows, flyscreens, zoned ducted heating & cooling, dishwasher, microwave, solar & gas hot water service, clothesline, 1.5KWpower to grid, 3000L tank, irrigation & landscaping.

Inspect by appointment Contact: Kayn Luff 0416 265 337

1-10 / 22-24 Driftwood Court

MOUNT MARTHA

NEG OVER $360,000

BOUTIQUE SEASIDE ALLOTMENT

MORNINGTON

$350,000

BEACHIDE LAND TO BUILD YOUR DREAM

Build your dream home only 100m from the beach.

Set in a boutique & exclusive subdivision of only 24 lots, this level 305m2 allotment has the potential of bay views from a 2nd storey & is located within minutes of all that Peninsula living offers.

An easy stroll leads you to Coral Road Beach, the Dava shops and bus services from this private, fully-fenced, level 511M2 lot. Create your exciting new residence to utilize this wonderful location in beautiful seaside Mornington.

10 Bay Vista Close Inspect by appointment Contact: Kayn Luff 0416 265 337

4a George Street Inspect by appointment Contact: Kayn Luff 0416 265 337

STEVE CONLEY 0428 389 670

GEOFF LUFF 0416 142 336

KAYN LUFF 0416 265 337

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7-9/21 Green Island Avenue

MORNINGTON

AUCTION: SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER AT 2.30PM

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Pefectly positioned in a quiet leafy street on a wide 755M2 Lot, this charming 2 storey BV/WB Home is close to shops, schools, and popular Mornington beaches. Featuring pitched pine-lined ceilings & floorboards, and comprising 3 bedrooms (downstairs Master), 2 bathrooms, 3 living areas, a powered studio, enclosed balcony & double carport.

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This is the life LIVE it up by the solar heated pool or relax on the trendy entertainment deck in privacy, either way, you will be the envy of everyone. This quality family home is set in a quiet court close to all the attractions Somers has to offer. Bright and spacious, there are three living areas including an open-plan living zone with stylish kitchen that features plenty of cupboard and bench space. The comfortable living spaces have ducted heating and airconditioning, and direct access out to a choice of excellent outdoor entertaining options where you can enjoy a Sunday brunch or evening meal. The 2995-square metre block is full of low-maintenance gardens. Outbuildings include a triple garage and a double carport. With an excellent design and plenty of ambience, this well-presented property is ready and waiting for the astute purchaser who recognises quality.

Address: 44 Campsie Court, SOMERS Price: Negotiable over $970,000 Agency: Harcourts, 10/14 High Street, Hastings, 5970 7333 Agent: Tim Hughes, 0410 470 515

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Lot 2

IS THIS YOUR NEW CORPORATE HOME? LOTS 1, 2 & 3 / 75-83 BUNGOWER ROAD (Corner Lower Somerville Road), SOMERVILLE

Lot 3

TOTAL Area 141 Acres (approx.) on three titles zLot One: 7.34 acres approx. with existing older style brick home and two road frontages. SOLD zLot Two: 83.69 acres approx. Huge lot on hard edge of urban growth boundary also with two road frontages Price Guide $20,000 per acre zLot Three: 50 acres approx old weatherboard cottage and sundry shedding. Price Guide $20,000 per acre zZoned : Special Use One (M.P.S.C.) zFantastic mid to long term potential as strategic development subject to the future expansion of the Port of Hastings and positioned ideally to Westernport Highway and Peninsula Link.

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By Chris Brennan THE effectiveness of mental health programs on the Mornington Peninsula will be reassessed to ensure services are properly targeted toward the needs of patients, Flinders MP Greg Hunt said last week.

The Coalition government will also establish an $18 million National Centre for Excellence in Youth Mental Health and support the expansion of youth mental health foundation Headspace.

The Coalitionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to the National Centre for Excellence in Youth Mental Health would undertake â&#x20AC;&#x153;cutting edge clinical trialsâ&#x20AC;? to find new treatments for mental illness in young people, invest in new research to identify ways to reduce deliberate self-harm and suicide and provide training, career support and information resources for up to 12,000 mental health clinicians and service planners by 2020.

The centre would also work with Headspace, Early Psychosis Prevention and Intervention Centres and emental health services to identify new forms of intervention to treat young people suffering mental health issues.

Mr Hunt said youth mental health was a growing issue in the Flinders electorate, as well as across Australia and would be a key focus of a Coalition government.

He said about 300 people â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including students, teachers and parents â&#x20AC;&#x201C; attended a youth mental health forum he had organised at Dromana Secondary College earlier this month.

The forum heard about the importance of early intervention in mental health issues from former Australian

of the Year and youth mental health advocate Professor Patrick McGorry, and also heard presentations from Headspace, Peninsula Pride, Victoria Police and Mornington Peninsula Shire about the need for better targeted help for young people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The overwhelming message to come from the forum was that help is available to our young people and the earlier they seek help, the better,â&#x20AC;? Mr Hunt said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seventy-five per cent of all mental illness manifests itself in people under the age of 25 and one in three young people experience moderate to high levels of psychological distress at some point. Suicide is the leading cause of death for young Australians aged 15 to 24.â&#x20AC;?

The Coalition would support the expansion of Headspace to 100 centres nationwide, Mr Hunt said. This was â&#x20AC;&#x153;an important initiative established by the previous Coalition government when Tony Abbott was the minister for healthâ&#x20AC;?.

Mr Hunt said young people were increasingly seeking advice and help online about mental health issues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finding the right help is not easy, so the Coalition will provide the Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre with $5 million to establish a comprehensive new e-mental health platform that will make it easier for young people to get the help they need and to manage their treatment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Coalition will also task the National Mental Health Commission to assess the effectiveness of all existing mental health programs across both government and the non-government sectors.â&#x20AC;?

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A MAG world for motorbike riders

By Chris Brennan THE peninsula’s Motorcycle Action Group is ready to hit the road in style after receiving a $7000 trailer that will help spread its message of the need for more safe, legal riding opportunities for young people.

The motorbike trailer was donated to the group last week through the efforts of organisations including Rosebud Lionesses Club, Blue Light Motorcycle Club, Hastings’ Blue Light Disco, Somerville’s Transmend Floats and Trailers, and Signforce.

It will be used to carry educational display material and the group’s collection of “dodgy” impounded minibikes to schools and other events to help spread the message of responsible riding.

MAG is a voluntary organisation staffed by members of Hastings police and Mornington Pensinsula Shire and takes a proactive approach to motorbike safety among young people.

“We understand that youth are going to ride motorcycles so we’ve tried to follow a harm minimisation approach,” MAG president and shire ranger Scott Morone said.

“Knowing that young people will ride motorcycles, we encourage them think about safety and we promote our approach of ‘right gear, right bike, right place’.

“The group started about five years ago when the number of young people hooning around on motorbikes was a significant problem, particularly in the Western Port area, and we saw there

was a need for some sort of deterrent activity rather than just taking a lawenforcement approach.”

MAG’s three precepts aim to ensure that “if you ride a motorbike, you do so safely and legally”, according to its official information flyers.

“This means riding a bike that is the right size and in good, safe condition.

It also means wearing a helmet and protective clothing every time you ride, and making sure you always ride in safe, supervised locations such as the Hastings Blue Light Motorcycle track at the BlueScope Recreational Centre on Denham Rd, Hastings, or on your own land, providing you get a permit from the shire council first.”

Mr Morone said landowners could obtain a local law permit from the shire council for a one-off fee of $50 that enabled recreational use of motorbikes on private property.

“We’re trying to not only educate kids but also parents and the wider community that there’s a right place to ride, such as the the Blue Light Motorcycle Club, but people can also go to the shire and get a permit to do motorbike riding on their own land,” he said.

“That’s a requirement no matter what the size of the land is, with the only exception being when the riding is done for agricultural purposes.

“This isn’t a revenue raising exercise but a matter of safety. We figure that by having people apply for the correct permit, they’ll hopefully be more aware of safety issues and provide the appropriate supervision.”

Riding high: Noah Ebert gets some safe motorbike riding tips from Senior Sergeant Michael Lamb of Victoria Police’s proactive policing department and Philip Adams. Picture: Gary Sissons

Recently retired Blue Light Motorcycle Club president Phillip Adams said he was happy to help out a fellow organisation trying to minimise the dangers faced by young people riding motorbikes.

“The poor buggers have been trying to cart around all that equipment in the back of their vehicles for years,” he said. “I’ve been the president of the Blue Light Motorcycle Club for 12

years until just a couple of weeks ago so we’ve dealt with the MAG group many times at events such as the Western Port Festival and we were really keen to help them out.

“Anything that helps the kids in our community is a step forward. We have to stop them riding on the railway line and doing other dangerous acts.

“That was what the establishment of Blue Light was all about as well – giv-

ing the kids in Hastings somewhere safe to ride.

“The bikes are so cheap these days because they’re coming in from China and the kids are out there tearing around and running riot.

“We know they’re going to ride bikes, so we need to take the proactive approach and make sure they’re doing safety at an appropriate location away from the railway line.”

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Shani Vetter of Smiling Assassin Fitness teamed up with Liz Llorente (Ashy Bines, Mornington), Scott Fairweather (The Renovator) and Mark Bosworth (TRX/Cycle Studio, Dromana) to raise funds for Edgar’s Mission. “Since choosing to

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“We raising funds for Edgar Mission’s ‘Kindness Challenge’, which aims to raise $500,000 by the end of September to secure more property to continue their work of providing a farm sanctuary for rescued animals.”

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Yellow Brick Road Frankston shines at annual conference YELLOW Brick Road Frankston was presented with a number of awards at the 2013 Yellow Brick Road Annual Conference, including national branch of the year.

In addition to the major award, the branch also won Victorian Branch of the Year, Wealth Manager of the Year (Phil Elliott), ALI Branch of the Year (insurance), Mortgage Finance Branch of the Year and Branch Support Person of the Year (Tanya Crawley).

“This past year has been exceptional for Yellow Brick Road Frankston, and the business has grown to become a top performer in our network,” Yellow Brick Road executive chairman Mark Bouris said. “The team at YBR Frankston live and breathe our company motto of providing quality financial advice to all

Australians, and the community of Frankston is fortunate to have such dedicated individuals providing financial services.”

“We are very proud to win back-to-back national branch of the year and Victorian branch of the year awards,” the compnay’s Frankston wealth manager Phil Elliott said.

“I attribute our success to meeting and exceeding our clients’ expectations on a daily basis.”

Yellow Brick Frankston is a wealth management company that provides advice, products and services for home loans, financial planning, superannuation, insurance, term deposits, investments, accounting and tax.

Yellow Brick Road Frankston is at 443 Nepean Highway, Frankston.

Fine dining at your doorstep RESTAURANT owners Mario Tavian and Stephanie Condello are set to revolutionise fine dining in the Frankston area.

The pair have owned Caesars Bar Restaurant Cafe for six years. Their efforts to serve authentic Italian cuisine to customers were officially recognised by Italy’s government in 2012 when they received the “Ospitalita Italiana” quality approval seal recognising outstanding Italian achievements in food, wine, service and culture.

Now the award-winning duo is aiming to raise the standards at their restaurant even higher with a new name – Bel Sorriso.

“Bel sorriso” is Italian for “beautiful smile” and the Tavians will ensure the whole dining experience – including the food and top-quality service – means exactly that for satisfied diners.

Mr Tavian has put together an innovative menu for Bel Sorriso with fresh produce and traditional cookery techniques to the fore.

The wine list will focus on regional Italian

wines, including Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) and Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) wines, which have guaranteed quality and authenticity. Australian wines will also be available.

An exclusive upstairs private dining experience, Stefania’s at Bel Sorriso will offer a fivecourse degustation menu with matching wines, among other menu options. Stefania’s will accomodate up to 25 people.

Pre- and post-dinner drinks can be enjoyed in the downstairs lounge, or on the upstairs terrace for Stefania’s diners.

Bel Sorriso opens on Saturday 14 September.

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Tennis comes to Tyabb, peninsula loses two well-respected residents Compiled by Matt Vowell From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 13 September 1913.

IT has been decided to again restore the game of tennis here, and at a meeting held in the hall for that purpose last Monday evening, a tennis club was formed and a committee appointed to carry out the necessary preliminary arrangements. Mr A. Lester was elected chairman and Mr L. Cole secretary and treasurer. Another meeting will be held on Monday evening, and all those who are interested are cordially invited to attend. Cricket is also in the wind. The annual meeting of the Tyabb cricket club will be called very shortly, and all members and others interested please watch the advertising columns of this paper next Saturday. *** GENERAL sympathy was expressed throughout the Mornington district when it became known that Mrs Flood, relict of the late Mr James Flood, formerly of Oatlands,” Moorooduc, had passed away at her residence in Melbourne on Saturday week last, after a short illness at the advanced age of 92 years.

The deceased lady was born in London, England, and came to Victoria about 69 years ago. She was of an amiable and cheerful disposition and a great favourite with all with whom she came in contact. Mr James Flood, who predeceased his wife about 18 years, was a native of London and close on 50 years ago he purchased “Oatlands” at Moorooduc, where he and his family resided after he had resigned from the Government printing office; where he had been employed

for a great number of years. The family to whom we convey our deepest sympathy consists of two daughters and four sons:- Mrs Arnold, Miss Emily Flood (with whom deceased lived), Cr George Flood, Mornington, and James, John and William. The remains were interred in the Melbourne cemetery on Monday, 1st inst. *** ANOTHER old and respected resident, in the person of Mr T. Young, passed away on Tuesday evening.

He leaves widow, for whom much sympathy is expressed in her bereavement. *** THE Frankston junior footballers journeyed to Carrum on Saturday, when they met and defeated the locals rather easily. *** THE many friends of Miss Crosbie, daughter of Mr J. Crosbie, shire secretary of Mornington, will be pleased to hear that she is now convalescent after her severe illness. *** A LACROSE match, between teams picked from the Malvern Club, was played in the Frankston Park on Saturday. There were not many spectators, but those who were present followed the game with great interest. *** MEMBERS of the Mornington Racing Club are reminded that the annual meeting takes place tonight (Saturday) in the Mechanics’ Institute. A full attendance of members is requested as very important business will be transacted. *** LANGWARRIN will be en fete on Wednesday, when a sports meeting in

the afternoon and bioscope entertainment at night will be held. The object of the sports club is a worthy one, and given fine weather, their meeting should be a great success. *** A KITCHEN tea and basket social, in aid of the Somerville Fruitgrowers’ Ladies’ Guild, will be held in the Somerville Mechanics’ Hall on Friday evening, September 19. The price of admission is 1s 6d, and an enjoyable time is assured. *** ABOUT twenty young ladies and gentlemen responded to the kind invitation of the Misses Bieri to an evening at “Parkside,” Mornington, on Tuesday last. The guests highly appreciated the attention bestowed on them by their genial hostesses, and a most enjoyable time was spent. *** A HUNDRED thousand pairs of boots are to be worn out in the cause of Temperance in Chicago this Winter, as many Temperance workers have each promised to dedicate a pair of new shoes to the cause, and to wear them out in distributing Temperance pamphlets. *** AT the last meeting of the Frankston and Hastings Shire Council the engineer, in reply to Cr Ritchie, said he thought it would be a good idea if the Council were to write to the Main Roads Board, and point out the urgency of work required on the Main Melbourne road. Cr Griffith moved that the Council write to the Main Roads Board, pointing out the urgency of the work, and ask them when they intend doing it, and what other roads they are likely to take

over. Cr Ritchie seconded, and the motion was carried. *** A PLEASANT evening was spent by members of the Frankston Choral Society and friends in the Mechanics’ Hall on the 1st inst., the occasion being a social evening given by the members of the society. The first part of the evening’s entertainment consisted a of a musical guessing competition, 2 which was won by Miss Rogers, with Miss O’Grady and Miss D Gregory a tie for second.

After several musical items had been rendered by members. supper was handed round; and a short dance, to music supplied by Miss O’Grady and Messrs Hanton and Ellis, was subsequently held. *** THESE are days of conferences and conventions of varied descriptions, dealing with almost all sorts of questions. There is now a good deal of stir among the Christian Endeavourers of Australia, of whom there are 80,000 in the Commonwealth, at the prospect of having the Worlds C.E. Convention in their own land in March 1914.

In Sydney, where the Convention is to be held, great preparations are in progress. Prominent preachers and speakers from England and America as well as visitors from almost all parts of the world are expected.

Christian Endeavourers and friends all over Australasia are making arrangements to attend these gatherings in Sydney. The Victorian C.E. Union is busy making arrangements for the State Convention which is to be held in Melbourne from October 8th to 13th inclusive. The programme, which promises to be some of the best

of its kind, has been adopted. Subjects of vital interest to the C.E. movement are to be considered. It is anticipated that a large number of delegates from all parts of the State will attend. *** A MEETING of the Beachdale Progress Association was held at Mrs Latimer’s store on the 6th inst, when there was a large attendance of members, and the following business was transacted:Mr Martin moved that the secretary (Mr Wilson) interview Cr Ritchie, and point out that the Government reserve between the railway line and Kananook Creek may be suitable for an approach to the new railway station, from Martines road, instead of a road to the east of the line; also to urge the opening up at once of the entrance to the station from Broughton’s road. Mr McInnis seconded the motion, which was carried.

Mr Hall moved that the Hon. A. Downward, M.L.A., be asked to assist in securing a school for the district.

Mr McInnis seconded the motion, which was carried.

Mr Klauer moved, and Mr Martin seconded, that the secretary write to the secretary of the Carrum Downs Progress Association, requesting a delegate to attend next meeting, to confer to Abbot’s road, which is a new outlet to the new station. *** CR Campbell, pursuant to notice, moved at the last meeting of the Mornington Council, that anyone wearing unprotected hat pins in Mornington will be liable to a penalty not exceeding £5. Cr Flood seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.

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The meaning of existence (and other short stories)

By Stuart McCullough

Idle thoughts on democracy

By Stuart McCullough DEMOCRACY is the worst form of government, except for all the others.

Or so claimed Winston Churchill. Old ‘Chuggalugs’ Churchill might have thought he was qualified to speak from experience but I’ll politely disagree.

I love the way that we, as a nation, go about the whole business, from the sausage sizzle right down to the “people’s forums” in which impartial and undecided voters are shoved into a room to ask thoughtful, insightful questions while a twitter feed from blatantly partisan observers with tag names such as Gransterman, The Nooger Man and the terrifyingly named Thundernuts, are broadcast below.

Democracy throws in to sharp focus the best and worst of all we have to offer. When else are we going to hear about the “suppository of human knowledge” or learn that not everyone likes getting their make-up done?

So to all the candidates who summoned the courage to throw their hat – whether bowler, hard or one of those with a cup holder, straw and the words ‘foam dome’ scrawled across the front – into the ring, I salute you.

For I know all too well how it feels to lay yourself bare under the democratic spotlight.

Tyabb Primary School decided to introduce a ‘house system’. Despite what the name suggests, it did not mean we were suddenly allowed to study indoors. Rather, that students

would be broken up pretty much randomly into four groups. Sadly, the four houses were named after colours: blue, gold and two others I can’t presently remember but, for the sake of convenience, I’ll refer to as magenta and antique white.

I’d though it ridiculous, suggesting instead that the houses be named after either the four horsemen of the Apocalypse or members of the Beatles.

We went to church every Sunday and, even at a young age, I took the four horsemen extremely seriously. I would sit in the pew in terrified awe as the minister gave a sermon on the book of Revelations and how the

horsemen – Pestilence, War, Famine and Trevor – would one day sweep down on an unsuspecting earth.

Such was my devotion that I even had a number of their albums. To this day, I’ll occasionally slip a copy of Frankie Valli and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse onto the hi-fi as I do the housework.

My other great passion was the Beatles. Sure, they’d broken up years earlier, but I’d become obsessed with a cassette entitled The Beatles Ballads which my father got free with a TimeLife magazine subscription.

When my family got sick of the Apocalypse, we listened to the Bea-

tles. You can’t tell me that being a member of either Pestilence or Ringo House wouldn’t have been wonderful, but the idea was rejected at a hastily convened staffroom meeting.

To avoid conflict, family members were lumped together, so all five members of the McCullough family were assigned to Gold house. This, presumably, was based on the principle that “a house divided cannot stand”.

But being in a house was not enough – the school demanded that there be house captains. We’d never had house captains before and I had no idea what powers ‘house captains’ might wield.

Would they be able to marry people at sea? Or, if not, at least be entitled to wear a blue blazer, white cap and stare off into the distance?

Whether wearing a hat can fairly be described as “the trappings of power” is a matter for debate, but I was enthralled. However, being somewhat shy, I never for a moment dreamed that I could aspire to the exalted rank of house captain.

The odds of winning a popular vote were stacked against me. For starters, at that time I had Ringo Starr’s haircut circa June 1964, only blonde. I wasn’t especially popular with other kids either, with my dominance of spelling bees serving only to alienate me from my peers.

However, Tyabb Primary School was pretty small then and once the pupils were divided into four houses,

the groups only had about thirty or so kids in each of them. When a call for volunteers failed, the bony finger of both fate and Ms Hocking was aimed squarely in my direction.

Caught off guard, I instantly assembled my pitch for election. I would, obviously, change our name to Pestilence House. And I’d make sure that kids everywhere had the right to demand a Beatle-bowlcut.

Although these were obviously wonderful policies, there was another factor at play – nepotism. In a group of thirty, I had two brothers and two sisters. Surely, this would be enough to swing the vote squarely in my direction? Or it would be, if I could count on their votes being cast in my favour.

Looking around the room, I couldn’t help but notice that my siblings were studiously avoiding eye contact. I had no idea what was going on. If only the thoughts of ‘Gransterman’ and ‘Thundernuts’ had crawled in front of me.

In those days, we didn’t go in for secret ballots; a simple show of hands was enough. As palms reached skywards at the sound of my name, my brothers and sisters remained unmoved. I won, but my term in office was riddled with controversy after I attempted to abolish lunch orders. I may have won the election, but I lost the war. My siblings, I suspect, knew better than I did. They at least, if not the people, had spoken. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Gardening experts are scheduled on the hour in-easy-to-digest, 30-minute sessions to share techniques for your backyard. Be sure to meet Millie Ross of the ABC and champion of The Thrifty Garden.

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see the students’ entries in art, plants or literary themes in the dedicated “Show Off Your Best Schools” category.

Consider entering something yourself. Show off your flair with a single flower or vegetable, collections or in art form. Some entries are pitched for children’s age groups. Why not encourage them to prepare their entry on a wintery day or have fun designing fancy dress for them?

Entries are open until 11 September with category and entry details on the festival website.

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Ecstasy as Dromana wins first flag in 42 years NEPEAN LEAGUE

By Andrew ‘Toe Punt’ Kelly DROMANA won its first senior premiership since 1971 on Saturday when it led all afternoon to smash arch-rival Sorrento by a massive 13 goals.

It was a sensational day for Dromana Football Club, which also won the reserves premiership, beating Sorrento by 54 points.

While it was a tremendous day for Dromana, it was a sorry one for Sorrento.

The Sharks did well to get all three teams into the grand final, but lost all three games when Somerville started grand final day with a massive 65-point win in the under-18s.

Dromana was primed to win the Nepean League grand final after the heartbreaking, two-point loss to Sorrento last year.

The Tigers knew where they needed to improve, were aware of the personnel they needed to achieve the improvement and dedicated themselves for a whole year.

Dromana Football Club made decisions and sacrifices to achieve success.

When you come up against powerhouse Sorrento Football Club, you have to tick every box to be competitive.

Dromana did this all season and while it lost the opening game of the year, from that point on it was the best side in the competition.

People scoffed at Devon Meadows coach Brent Clinnick earlier in the season when he said Dromana was the best country football side he had ever seen.

After the final siren at Frankston’s Kars St Oval on Saturday, a deadpan Gavin Artico told The News “we have all just witnessed the best side in the

history of Nepean this afternoon”.

It was hard to argue with the now two-time premiership coach.

His charges had just spent the previous two hours dismantling a team that hadn’t lost a game all season and was looking for four premierships in a row.

Sorrento players came into the game sore after a tough loss to Dromana in the second semi-final and a bruising encounter against Rosebud in the preliminary final last weekend.

Let’s be honest, the Sharks were there to be beaten.

Dromana certainly did that – from the first bounce of the afternoon to the 31-minute mark of the last quarter when the siren sounded.

As is the case with all grand finals, there was an interesting side story to come out of the week. Matt Neratzoglou, who played 14 games this season, was dropped from the team on Wednesday night and Beau McMurray brought in.

Dromana needed an advantage over Sorrento and it was going to be provided by more run and pace as well as the ability to trap the ball in their forward half. McMurray provided this after two best-on-ground displays in his previous two matches.

Neratzoglou provided another tall forward option, but had only managed 23 goals in 15 games in a side that boasted a winning margin of 92 points in 2013. It was a tough decision to make.

Bringing in McMurray was the right thing to do for the team and club to win a premiership. His selection was vindicated in the opening quarter when he dominated and kicked a goal, one of two for the afternoon.

There was another twist in the opening quarter when Dromana ruckman

Luke O’Neil was felled off the ball.

He was knocked out, carried off on a stretcher and failed to return, even after the final siren. Dromana is sure to provide videotape to the league.

The incident left the Tigers with three on the bench.

While you don’t want to lose players in a grand final, it almost worked in favour of the Tigers.

Number one ruckman Michael Falconer played his best game of the season, needing to shoulder the ruck load predominantly on his own. Falconer was aggressive, imposing and dominant.

It also meant Stuart Cleeve needed to step up, a responsibility he accepted with relish. He threw himself into the contest and booted an important goal.

The Dromana back six has been superb all season and the same occurred on Saturday.

Dromana’s Jay Neratzoglou dominated Sorrento’s Ben Schwarze and Michael Hunter beat Leigh Poholke.

These were two key match-ups and Dromana came out on top, comfortably.

The other four defenders in Christian Ongarello, skipper Rikki Johnston, Shaun Clarke and Adam Hunter were also superb all afternoon.

Dromana has a wealth of talent in the midfield including Adam Hunter as well as Sam and Daniel Guerts, Paul Minchington, Liam Hogan, Ryan Slocombe, Toby Banks and Braeden Dennis.

Hogan and Slocombe are underestimated in their roles. They work tirelessly in and under, do a lot of the hard stuff and get the ball out to the runners. Paul Minchington is a little magician and his attack on the footy can never be questioned.

Jarred Wood also uses his strong body to perfection and ensured every hit was a big one.

Dromana’s only weakness in the second semi-final was its forward line and its inability to hold the ball inside its 50-metre arc.

There was no such problem on Saturday.

Anthony Bruhn was at his Team of the Year best with five goals, Toby Banks finished with three goals after a great tussle with Sorrento skipper Benny McCormack, Daniel Waddell had a slow start but stormed home with three majors through pure hard work, and Dan Gormley provided electricity and unpredictability that we come to expect from him.

All Dromana players performed well but best of them was Terry Wheeler.

He dominated on the wing, had 30 possessions and finished with two goals.

It was Dromana’s run and carry that won the game.

Sorrento was shocked early when Leigh Treeby injured his thigh. He was ineffectual after quarter time.

Troy Schwarze stepped up in Treeby’s absence before he too was injured. It was a case of managing the best they could for Sorrento after halftime.

The Tigers sensed a kill in the third quarter and responded with a 7.1 to 0.1 quarter. That was the game right there.

It hasn’t been Dromana’s way this season to take the foot off the pedal.

The Tigers booted another 6.2 to 2.1 in the final 31 minutes to really make a statement.

A Dromana premiership was a fitting result for the best team in the competition this season.

Picture: Andrew Hurst

Nepean League grand final Seniors Dromana 4.3 7.5 14.6 20.8 (128) Sorrento 3.2 5.5 5.6 7.7 (49) Goals: Dromana: A Bruhn 5, D Waddell 3, B McMurray 3, T Banks 3, P Minchington 2, T Wheeler 2, D Gormley 1, S Cleeve 1. Sorrento: B Schwarze 2, T Head 1, L Poholke 1, D Grant 1, D Phillips 1, K StringerMorris 1.

Best: Dromana: A Bruhn, B McMurray, R Slocombe, T Wheeler, C Ongarello, M Falconer. Sorrento: B McCormack, C Bagot, D Phillips, R Jeffery, N Warner, S Cameron.

AFL Vic Country Medal for best on ground: Toby Banks, Dromana.

Reserves Dromana 6.2 8.3 8.9 11.11 (77) Sorrento 1.1 3.1 3.3 3.5 (23) Goals: Dromana: R Hawkins 3, W Peagram 2, A Musgrave 2, J Hunter 1, M Oliver 1, D Lee 1, J Savage 1. Sorrento: B Feldhofer 2, T Daniher 1.

Best: Dromana: A Musgrave, S Thomson, K Voelkl, A Coyle, D Lawrence, J Hunter. Sorrento: T Hounsell, J Shepherd, M Pattison, H Connolly, B Feldhofer, J Morgan.

Under-18 Somerville 4.1 7.1 14.7 18.8 (116) Sorrento 2.2 4.5 4.5 7.9 (51) Goals: Somerville: J Ryan 4, L Rowe 4, T Finn 4, N Young 2, L Burton 2, H McCabe 1, J Jones 1. Sorrento: J Tomkins 2, N Diconza 1, S Paterson 1, D Stephenson 1, Z Byrns 1, N Seddon 1.

Best: Somerville: L Rowe, L Burton, T Finn, J Ryan, D Dickinson, J Rolfe.

Sorrento: D Stephenson, W Harbinson, M Gardner, E King, N Diconza, L Croad.

AFL Vic Country Medal for best on ground: Luke Rowe, Somerville.

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Eagles fly from spooners to grand finalists PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Andrew ‘Toe Punt’ Kelly A MATTHEW Kremmer inspired Edithvale-Aspendale has come from behind to advance to the Peninsula League Grand Final next Sunday.

Edithvale booted five goals to two in a frantic last quarter against Frankston YCW to win 11.17–83 to 11.12–78.

The Eagles dominated general play in the final term, however, almost kicked themselves out of it with 10 behinds in the final 30 minutes.

Frankston YCW was looking for its fourth premiership in as many seasons in 2013 and looked to be in the box seat at three quarter time on Sunday at Frankston Park when it led by 14 points.

However, Edithvale full forward Matthew Kremmer booted four goals in the last quarter to help get his side over the line. Kremmer finished the afternoon with a game-high seven goals.

The Eagles will be attempting to be the first side to go from a wooden spoon one season, to the premiership the next when it faces Bonbeach in the big dance this Sunday.

Bonbeach will be looking for its first premiership since 1984.

It was a see-sawing battle all afternoon between the Eagles and the Stonecats.

The teams had met twice through the season, the Eagles smashing the Stonecats by 50 points on the Queen’s Birthday weekend. They met again in round 18, where YCW came from seven goals down in the second quarter to

record an 18-point win.

This game was always going to be a classic, despite the fact that the Eagles had to come from an Elimination Final.

Edithvale kicked the first two goals of the match through Jeremy Heys and Brad Tagg, before the Stonecats

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responded with three of their own in six minutes.

David Bodley booted two first quarter goals and finished the afternoon with four and Ricky Morris added one to give the Stonecats a 10-point break at the first change.

Both teams went toe to toe in the

second quarter before Kremmer broke the drought at the 10-minute mark and snagged his first for the day. Adam Budge booted a goal at the 18-minute mark and Kremmer kicked his second in time-on to give the Eagles the lead at the major break.

As expected, Frankston YCW came out charging in the third quarter through their skipper Anthony Barry, Craig Nankervis and Byron Barry and dominated the quarter, booting six goals to one.

The Stonecats were running on top of the ground and looked to be the winners at three quarter time.

However, Timmy and Stevey Mannix, along with Tagg and teenage sensation Bailey Dale, refused to throw in the towel.

As we have seen on many ocassions this season in Peninsula League, if you can hang in a game long enough, you are every chance of winning.

The Eagles kicked the first of their five last quarter goals at the eight minute of the last quarter and then booted the next two to make it a real ball game.

The Stonecats responded with one, before the Eagles kicked two of the last three to get over the line in an absolute thriller.

The final Kremmer goal came well into time-on.

In the Reserves, Seaford got the job done against Mt Eliza to advance to the grand final against Langwarrin this Sunday.

In the Under 18s, Frankston YCW earned another shot at Mt Eliza after beating Seaford by 16 points.

Peninsula League preliminary final Seniors Edi-Asp 2.0 5.5 6.7 11.17 (83) Frankston YCW 3.4 3.7 9.9 11.12 (78) Goals: Edi-Asp: M. Kremmer 7, J. Heys 2, B. Tagg 1, A. Budge 1.

Frankston YCW: D. Bodley 4, R. Johnson 2, L. Wallace 1, J. Coghlan 1, C. Nankervis 1, A. Eames 1, R. Morris 1 Best: Edi-Asp: T. Mannix, M. Kremmer, S. Mannix, B. Tagg, B. Dale.

Frankston YCW: A. Barry, C. Nankervis, B. Barry, A. Eames, D. Bodley, B. Buckley Reserves Seaford 2.3 4.3 8.5 12.7 (79) Mt Eliza 0.1 3.9 5.12 6.15 (51) Goals: Seaford: P. Vyverberg 4, T. Lonie 2, D. Crump 2, M. Uaongo 1, J. Walker 1, H. Czarnecki 1, D. Kirschenberg 1. Mt Eliza: D. White 3, S. Wettenhall 1, R. Harink 1, B. Tracy 1 Best: Seaford: J. Hallal, H. Czarnecki, D. Crump, B. Doyle, A. Miller, P. Vyverberg. Mt Eliza: C. Ashdown, D. Kent, P. Trump, B. Hayes, C. Pascazio, M. Wilson Under 18 Frankston YCW 0.2 4.7 6.9 10.15 (75) Seaford 2.3 2.5 4.9 8.11 (59) Goals: Frankston YCW: C. Micari 7, B. Wagner 1, Z. Mosimane 1, J. Alves 1. Seaford: J. Mockett 3, T. Tohiariki 2, J. Haidon 1, M. Herbert 1, M. Pola 1 Best: Frankston YCW: T. Capp, C. Micari, K. St Anne, B. Todd, J. Wood, D. Heijden. Seaford: T. Tohiariki, J. Haidon, J. Andrewartha, R. Mosca, M. Herbert, J. Mockett

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Teams of year ‘clear cut’ PENINSULA League and Nepean League coaches have voted for their teams of the year.

The poll was organised by The News’s football writer Andrew “Toe Punt” Kelly.

There were 52 players nominated in Peninsula and 56 in Nepean.

“Players with the most nominations from coaches were selected. The teams picked themselves,” Toe Punt said.

“Unlike previous years, the 22 players selected in each team received the majority of support from coaches.

“There wasn’t the situation we’ve had in previous years where there were a lot of players on similar votes and we were forced to make hard decisions.

“This year, there was overwhelming support for the 22 selected.”

Artico quits DROMANA premiership coach Gavin Artico announced his resignation from the club a week before Saturday’s grand final victory.

It was an amicable separation between the club and the two-time premiership coach.

Artico will be keenly sought by a number of clubs looking to take the next step. His two former clubs, Frankston YCW and Langwarrin, are believed to be keen to recruit Artico, a life member at YCW and a premiership player and coach at Langy.

Peninsula League Team of the Year 2013 FB: Anthony Barry (Fston YCW) (C) Sam Gill (Mt Eliza) Tim Mavric (Edi-Asp) HB: Byron Barry (Frankston YCW) Kallum Searle (Mornington) Paul Rebeschini (Bonbeach) C: Beau Muston (Langwarrin) Josh Norman (Mt Eliza) Daniel Wehner (Langwarrin) HF: Ricky Ferraro (Bonbeach) Jackson Calder (Mornington) Kyle Hutchison (Frankston YCW) FF: Ben Tellis (Frankston YCW) Tom Shaw (Seaford) Shane McDonald (Bonbeach) Foll: Dylan Jones (Bonbeach) Jamie Messina (Pines) (VC) Rohan Heasley (Mt Eliza) Int: Ricky Morris (Frankston YCW), Michael Burke (Karingal), David Bodley (Frankston YCW), Brad Tagg (EdiAsp). Coach: Anthony Barry (Frankston YCW). MVP: Shane McDonald (Bonbeach).

Nepean League Team of the Year 2013 FB: Christian Ongarello (Dromana) Jay Neratzoglou (Dromana) Taylor Stratton (Hastings) HB: Darren Booth (Rye) Rikki Johnson (Dromana) Greg Bentley (Rosebud) C: James Hallahan (Sorrento) Leigh Treeby (Sorrento) Colin McVeigh (Hastings) HF: Leigh Poholke (Sorrento) Ben Holmes (Rye) Anthony Bruhn (Dromana) FF: Tony Mirabella (Hastings) Pat Heijden (Pearcedale) Chris Fortnam (Pearcedale) Foll: Rhett Sutton (Rye) Matthew Payne (Rosebud) Paul Minchington (Dromana) Int: Pat Cadd (Pearcedale), Ryan Lonie (Fston Bombers), Rowan Hogenbirk (Somerville), Cayden Beetham (Sorrento). Coach: Nick Claringbold (Sorrento). MVP: Rhett Sutton (Rye).

Movement at Shark Park SORRENTO premiership coach Troy Schwarze is keen to reignite his coaching career next season.

The rumour doing the traps is he wants to lead another club next season.

His brother Ben and Caydn Beetham might join him at a new club. There wouldn’t be too many clubs who could afford the trio.

It is also believed James Hallahan has expressed interest in playing in the WAFL or SANFL next season in the hope of having another crack at the AFL. While on Sorrento, Leigh Treeby has been tipped to take over the coaching reins from team of the year coach Nick Claringbold.

League medal night SORRENTO’S Leigh Treeby was crowned Nepean League medallist on Monday night last week.

Treeby finished on 27 votes, six clear

of teammate Caydn Beetham.

Red Hill’s Ryan Blake won the Reserves medal while Red Hill teenager Corey Wood won the Under-18 medal.

Rye’s Rhett Sutton was crowned the league’s Most Valuable Player.

In Peninsula League, Pines’ Jamie Messina won his second medal, joint winners with Mt Eliza’s Rohan Heasley.

Bonbeach’s Scott McDonald, who won the Most Valuable Player Award, was runner-up. Langwarrin’s Michael Hatch won the Reserves medal and Langwarrin’s Blake Harkness the Under-18s medal.

New regional manager AFL South East Commission has announced the appointment of Jeremy Bourke as region general manager.

The commission said Bourke had a proven track record as a “strategically minded football administrator” having previously worked with the VAFA in a football operations role and more recently as the CEO of Northern Football League where he worked “diligently to change the culture and public perception of Northern Football League, which is now viewed as a professional community football league”.

The position was created after the AFL’s 2011 review of football in country Victoria. The review found football needed a change of governance structure to provide greater strategic focus, more effective decision-making at a regional level and an investment in resources directly in regions. Bourke will oversee the development of a strategic plan for the southeast region and report to the AFL South East Commission.

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