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Plan to house the homeless Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire will support small scale residential villagestyle accommodation for low-income earners away from the foreshore as part of its new social and affordable housing strategies. The mayor Cr Sam Hearn estimates up to 1000 people are homeless on the peninsula on any given night, with 3050 sleeping rough and others “couch surfing” or making do as best they can. Up to 11 tents were at Rosebud camp ground one night last week, with others at foreshore camping grounds from McCrae down to Sorrento. “Council can play a significant role in supporting grassroots action to address homelessness and connecting residents with affordable and appropriate housing,” Cr Hearn said. “Ensuring everyone in our community has somewhere safe to live is a goal that is close to my heart, and this policy and additional plans are an important step towards achieving that.” The emphasis on low-cost housing is a key feature of the Triple A Housing Plan 2020-30, social and affordable housing and rooming house policies adopted by council at its 21 April meeting. The plan calls for more housing finance, making affordable housing part of the shire’s planning scheme as well as increasing housing diversity and supply across the peninsula. It aims to “incentivise” social and affordable housing, encourage sponsorship of low-cost housing and to include the homeless in housing strategies. Cr Hearn said no specific sites for village-style accommodation had been chosen but that the shire had spoken with Nepean MP Chris Brayne about possible sites and finance. One possibility is the reserve adjoining the Mornington Peninsula Freeway extension near Boneo Road. The area has been touted as an ideal site for tiny houses which can be trucked in and set up with minimum fuss. Cr Hearn said shire planners were putting together a list of sites and projects which might be financed under a state government-led stimulus package.
Catherine West and Analise Wright were among the volunteers and redeployed Mornington Peninsula Shire staff at Rosebud’s Memorial Hall on Monday morning preparing packages for needy families throughout the peninsula. Picture: Yanni
Volunteers and shire staff help the needy ROSEBUD Memorial Hall has become a busy distribution centre for non-perishable and personal hygiene items for those doing it tough during the pandemic. Redeployed Mornington Peninsula Shire staff and up to 800 volunteers pack and send the goods bought from funds donated by members of the community. “Ultimately, we’d like to see the gap filled in that area although it really is a state government matter,” he said. Following community workshops on social and affordable housing in 2018 council aims to set up a reference group to “foster and advance social and affordable housing initiatives for those in need”. The shire’s senior social planner
They are distributed through community information and support centres at Mornington, Hastings and Rosebud and other peninsula-based food relief programs. “It’s amazing how the staff and the volunteers have come together to help,” the mayor Cr Sam Hearn said.
housing justice and advocacy Rosalyn Franklin in a report to council on 21 April said while federal and state governments had the primary responsibility for housing local government had a “key role to play ranging from direct project contributions, coordination, advocacy, supporting system improvements and related services”. “The shire’s role will always focus
“It an example of community caring in which up until last week had distributed 1877 packages to those in need.” Cr Hearn said a “significant number” of other residents were being supported through referrals to ongoing support agencies, such as meals on wheels and the shire’s home care.
on identifying gaps in the system that affect the Mornington Peninsula, working out how existing resources can be stretched further and incentivising and facilitating needed improvements and new projects by, or, in partnership with others,” she said. Cr Simon Brooks said council’s plan would provide a framework to progress social housing on the peninsula.
“New social and affordable housing planning applications will be fast tracked, meaning housing is available for those who need it most,” he said. Other features include making council land or money available for housing projects and making sure homeless people are treated with respect and have access to shelter, food and basic utilities.
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Deadline for Ryman protest Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au OBJECTORS have until Friday 15 May to voice their opposition to the Ryman Healthcare application for a multi-storey residential aged care development in Kunyung Road, Mount Eliza. A sign nailed to a post at 60-70 Kunyung Road outlines the permit application which include plans for a six four-storey buildings, two fourstorey wings attached to the existing mansion, three three-storey buildings, a chapel and 362 car spaces. The buildings will house 272 apartments, including 55 assisted living units and 217 independent living units, and 124 aged care beds. Up to 400 people will call the site home. Plans for the $80 million development next door to the 800-student Kunyung Primary School were lodged with Mornington Peninsula Shire on 25 November. In February, the shire asked Planning Minister Richard Wynne to amend the planning scheme and rezone the Kunyung Road site green wedge, which would preclude developments of the type planned by Ryman. Those opposed will be hoping Mr Wynne approves the request soon – before the application goes before a council planning committee – so the council will have grounds for refusal that cannot be overturned by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
AN artist’s impression of how the planned Ryman Healthcare multi-storey residential aged care development will appear on itys Kunyung Road, Mount Eliza site. Ryman paid $40 million for the 8.9 hectare former Melbourne Business School site which is within a special use zone. Mornington MP David Morris said he wrote to Mount Eliza residents outlining his opposition to the project. “If the community doesn’t come out hard against this it will happen,” he said. “It would have a significant impact on the scale and character of both Mount Eliza itself and particularly on the green break between Mount Eliza and Mornington. “The scale of the proposed development is significant by metropolitan
standards, and particularly so by Mornington Peninsula standards.” Mount Eliza social media sites lit up in protest last week with posts slamming the high-density development proposed for land intended as part of the green wedge and sitting outside the urban growth boundary. They cited the removal of 270 trees, loss of native habitat, traffic congestion compounded by school traffic, industrial noise and dust during the building stages, and damage to beaches caused by inadequate storm water retention. Mount Eliza resident and former Mornington Peninsula councillor Leigh
Eustace said: “This application is a gross over-development of the site.” He said most of the vegetation will be removed, with existing trees left only around the heritage listed gatehouse, along the front boundary and side boundary abutting the former Ansett land. New Zealand-owned Ryman held a series of residents’ open days since buying the site in 2016 and is believed to have scaled back its plans to align with less-than-expected demand. “We've been talking to the community for some time and we’ve held open days to get feedback on our plans
prior to them going to council for approval," a Ryman spokesman told the New Zealand Herald in March last year: “After consulting with a number of groups, including our immediate neighbours, we redesigned the original scheme and scaled back the buildings. One apartment block has been removed … and [the buildings] are now set back further from the foreshore. “We're still working on what else we can do to address their concerns before we apply for approval. It’s a beautiful site and we want to build a village the community is happy with, and one that will meet a need for quality retirement living options and care on the Mornington Peninsula.” Ryman could reap huge rewards from the project, if figures from other, nearby aged care homes are taken as a guide. Assuming refundable accommodation deposits of $500,000 each for the 124 care beds and 55 serviced apartments, and an average of $1 million for each apartment, equals $89.5 million. Adding the 217 independent living units at $1 million each makes a total of $306 million. The land cost $40 million and the development is expected to cost $80 million, a difference of $186 million. The daily service fee, charged to residents, and kept by the company, would vary depending on the various accommodation options.
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Agent wants help for landlords, tenants Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au PROPERTY manager Nichols Crowder is lobbying Frankston and Mornington Peninsula councils to help landlords and tenants by deferring property rates and dropping marketing levies. Director Michael Crowder says councils, banks, utilities, insurers and governments “should be waiving or freezing payments – interest free – in line with the mandatory code-ofconduct”. “In this way the costs a [landlord] saves can be passed on directly to their tenants.” Mr Crowder wrote to the councils asking them to waive the marketing and promotional fund levy for commercial businesses. Mornington Peninsula Shire had not responded by Friday 1 May, but Frankston Council refused to remove the 25 per cent levy on the basis that “businesses can afford it and it is tax deductible”. If Frankston dropped the levy it would mean the council would have to take the “unpalatable” decision to increase residential rates. “We are not advocating for an increase in residential rates at all. We believe they are too much as it is. We want the council to reduce [them],” Mr Crowder said. “We would like both councils to defer the balance of [their] 2019-20 rates in line with the banks with no interest charged and we want a commitment rates will not be increased in 2020-21.”
stated tenants cannot be evicted for six months, they must continue paying rent. “As the Prime Minister Scott Morrison said: ‘Leases entered into are still legally binding’,” he said. “The big issue for agents is that we are the middle men, we are not financial advisors and it’s very difficult keeping both landlords and tenants happy. There’s no winners or losers here but tenants and landlords must work together and share the pain.” Mr Crowder said landlords had to cope with mortgages, rates, taxes, and maintenance fees which cannot be waived – only deferred. “Some of our clients are having to forego 75 per cent of [their property’s] rental for six months, which is never to be paid back, while the balance is amortised and paid back over a minimum of two years,” he said. Managing these issues are real estate agents whose staff are “on the front line”. “There is a misconception that property managers have no concern for tenants or that they have no feelings,” he said. “Quite the contrary, our staff are wonderful, kind, loyal, hardworking people. Mums and dads with children. “We have a difficult job. Most of our clients and tenants are great and understand this situation is not of our making while others are angry and abusive. You sometimes see the worst in people when their backs are to the wall.” He said his staff were “dealing with about 300 emails and 200 phone calls a day. We would just ask for everyone to be kind, patient and understanding. We will get through this together.”
NICHOLAS Crowder says he wants Frankston and Mornington Peninsula councils to help landlords and tenants.
Mr Crowder said COVID-19 had made it a “very difficult time both for landlords and tenants”. “None of us knew [the pandemic] was coming, we couldn’t prepare for it, we can’t control it and we have no idea how long it’s going to last,” he said. The “emotional and financial impact it is having on our clients, tenants, staff and family is unprecedented”. Problems were exacerbated for agents “trying to get our heads around all the various state and federal business support packages”, Mr Crowder said. These ranged from business support funds, tax relief packages, the JobKeeper program, cash flow as-
sistance packages and now the federal government’s mandatory code-ofconduct for commercial tenants. “In the first few weeks [of the pandemic] it was changing by the hour. It was very difficult to keep up. Then we would get constant updates from owners, their accountants, solicitors, the REIV. As with any legislation they all had a different opinion.” The mandatory code which came into effect on 3 April has given agents a set of good faith leasing principals applying to landlords and tenants. Once legislated, tenants registered for JobKeeper can apply for rental assistance, but under strict rules relating to breaches of lease and turnover.
“Ultimately, tenants need to demonstrate to an owner (or their agent) how much their business has been affected by COVID-19 and that means providing financials,” Mr Crowder said. “It must be sufficient and accurate so an owner can make an informed decision. “Once we have such information, agreements will be reached around rent payable, rent waivers and rent deferrals. In most cases variations to extend leases will be entered into to protect both parties. “If agreements cannot be reached the Victorian small business commissioner will be the final arbitrator.” Mr Crowder said while new rules
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Police patrol Burglary charges A WOMAN arrested at Rye last week has been charged with 11 counts of burglary of homes and holiday homes on the southern Mornington Peninsula. The 41-year-old, of Tootgarook, faced Frankston Magistrates’ Court charged with stealing clothing, jewellery and household items. She was further remanded to again face court at a later date. Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Tony Henry, of Somerville CIU, said the woman’s arrest on Wednesday 6 May followed a series of burglaries at Tootgarook, Rosebud and Rye over several weeks.
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man was also charged with possessing a loaded homemade handgun, or pen-gun. The pair appeared at Frankston Magistrates’ Court. They were remanded to appear at the same court at a later date.
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HASTINGS police arrested and charged a Gippsland couple with a range of offences last week. The couple, in their 20s, from Bairnsdale and Morwell, were nabbed at a Hastings house on Wednesday 6 May after a verbal dispute with neighbours. They were charged with armed robbery, home invasion, burglary, possessing stolen property, car theft and driving offences – as well as breaching COVID-19 restrictions. Acting Senior Sergeant Stephen Reidy, of Hastings police, said the
HASTINGS police have been “humbled and overwhelmed” by tributes and messages of support from the public in the wake of the deaths of four police on the Eastern Freeway, Kew, late last month. Acting Senior Sergeant Stephen Reidy said police “would like to thank everyone for the flowers and cards of best wishes and support after the tragic loss of four of our colleagues”. “Your kind gestures really made a difference to our day,” he said. “It was extremely humbling and overwhelming. Thank you.” POLICE officers in Frankston stood outside their station last week and observed a moment of silence to remember the life of a police officer killed on EastLink. Constable Josh Prestney was laid to rest on 4 May. His funeral was the last of the four police officers killed in the horror smash. A Cranbourne truck driver was charged with four counts of culpable driving after the 22 April fatal crash.
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THANK YOU For the way we’ve faced these past few weeks. With courage. With humility. And with hope. We’ve kept our distance, we’ve looked out for each other and we’ve kept our cool. Thank you especially to those who have been tested. Because of your efforts, we’ve achieved the biggest testing blitz in our state’s history. Or to use Victoria’s standard unit of measurement – more than one MCG’s worth of Victorians who’ve played their part in protecting our state. Thanks to you, we are finding out more about the spread of coronavirus in our community. If you haven’t been tested, and you are feeling unwell, you can still visit one of the regional clinics or speak to your GP. To find out how and where you can be tested go to vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS Because getting tested keeps us together.
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The buzz about bees is all good Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au
THESE Italian honeybees have made their home in a eucalypt in Mornington Peninsula National Park. Picture: Keith Platt
ALTHOUGH there is no shortage of days dedicated to particular issues, some frivolous and many that draw attention to worthy causes, World Bee Day is one that lines up with the latter. World Bee Day is on 20 May and Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor David Gill does not want it to go unnoticed. Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor David Gill has become something of an advocate and authority on bees. He says much of the world’s food production depends on the survival of healthy communities of bees and regularly speaks at schools and to community groups and clubs about the insects that are so integral to the health and survival of the environment, not just in Australia but the world. His talks cover the settlement of Australia by Europeans with natural history and evolution (bees evolved from wasps about 140 million years ago along with the advent of flowering plants); with bees using flower protein to feed their young instead of the animal protein used by wasps . The honey bee (one of 22,000 species) arrived here 1822, adding to the 1800 kinds of native bees, of which about 700 live in Victoria. Cr Gill says about one-third of the world’s crops, including fruit trees, and 90 per cent of Australia’s indigenous plants depend on bees (or other pollinators) for pollination. “Many native bees are specialised to specific plants or even one type of plant while others are generalist foragers, collecting pollen and nectar from a variety of flowers,” he said. “Our native bees are mainly solitary and not suitable for commercial production of honey.” Cr Gill said some native bees were sometimes confused with flies, with the difference being that
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future. They’re important to our ecosystem and our food supply and they need our protection.” Cr Gill urged anyone seeing a swarm of bees to call Mornington Peninsula Shire or local bee keepers for help. “The worker honey bees only live for a few weeks and the queen for several years, reproduction is amazing with hives often having bees in the tens of thousands,” he said. “Try not to call an exterminator.” To find out more about bees read The Bee Friendly Garden, by Doug Purdie or watch The Pollinators. For bee-related products and seeds for plants to attract bees go to www.beethecure. com.au/product/wildflowers-for-bees-seeds/
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OBHW F8 50x25 ................................................... $1.65mt 75x38 ................................................... $2.95mt 125x38 ................................................. $4.95mt
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sandbags. The handrail will eventually be replaced further back. A geotechnical investigation has been made on the stability of the cliffs east of the sandbag seawall.
a temporary rock wall. With nearly 30 per cent of the work completed, contractors plan to remove the timber handrail at the rear of the sandbag seawall to make way for the final rows of
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TREATED PINE R/S 100x12 Paling....................................... $0.75mt 150x12 Paling....................................... $1.10mt 150x25 ................................................. $2.50mt 75x50 ................................................... $2.50mt
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70x35 ................................................... $2.85mt
CYPRESS WINDSOR PICKETS 70x19 900mm ....................................... $2.40ea 70x19 1200mm ..................................... $3.05ea 70x19 1500mm ..................................... $3.80ea 70x19 1800mm ..................................... $4.40ea
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T/PINE FASCIA PRIMED 190x30 D&G... .................................... $11.00mt 230x30 D&G... .................................... $19.50mt
PINE MGP10 70x35 Long .......................................... $2.55mt 70x45 Long ...........................................$3.30mt 90x35 Studs ......................................... $2.40mt 90x35 Long .......................................... $2.60mt 90x45 Studs ......................................... $3.15mt 90x45 Long ...........................................$3.60mt
PINE MERCH 90x35 ................................................... $1.65mt 90x45 ................................................... $2.40mt
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Pool ‘on track’ despite virus challenge Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au CONSTRUCTION of Mornington Peninsula Shire’s $47.4 million aquatic centre is said to be “on budget and on track” for completion at the end of the year. The mayor Cr Sam Hearn said despite the “ongoing challenges” presented by the COVID-19 pandemic the aquatic and activities centre at Rosebud was expected to be finished by late December. Chief financial officer Bulent Oz said the shire received a $5 million federal grant and organised a $10 million low interest loan from the state government for the project. The balance will be financed by council asset sales of $2 million and a $30.3 million loan, he said. Contractor Buxton is said to have implemented a range of measures to ensure compliance with stage three restrictions while building work progresses. Cr Hearn said the health and safety of those on site and the wider community continued to be the “highest priority”. “It is a testament to the project and construction teams that they have adapted so well to the restrictions that they are able to continue construction,” he said. “When the [restrictions] change, community gathering places like our aquatic centre will be where the community comes together again, so we are thrilled the project is still on track.” Cr Simon Brooks said: “Seeing the steel beams reaching into the sky and the size of the building becoming a reality gives us hope and reminds us all this pandemic will pass, and the community will have a place to enjoy recreation and leisure activities again.” While the pool complex is well and truly underway, it is yet to be given a name. An invitation for public suggestions attracted 400 ideas and shire officers are now “working
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Pool site: Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors Simon Brooks, Rosie Clark, Antonella Celi, Bryan Payne, Sam Hearn and Ben Colomb at the site of the aquatic centre in Boneo Road, Rosebud. Picture: Supplied
on the shortlist of names as part of a comprehensive naming and branding process”, according to infrastructure strategy and climate change executive manager Davey Smith. A short list of suggested names will be given to councillors with a view to one being selected at their 26 May meeting.
Frankston Council has already taken Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre, or PARC, for its already built and operating pool complex in Cranbourne Road, Frankston, well outside of the peninsula’s municipal boundary. With Keith Platt
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Shire staff kept on ‘to help community’ MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire staff have reportedly been spared the full impact of redundancy caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Corporate services director Mark Brady said none of the shire’s 1200 staff had been affected and there had been “no formal stand downs”. The mayor Cr Sam Hearn said: “We have made a strong commitment to share the pain. Our staff are mostly local people and keeping them on is beneficial to our community.” However, staff in neighbouring municipalities have not been so fortunate – some having been laid off without assistance. Canberra-based Liberal Senator for Victoria David Van said he had been “approached over the past few weeks by council employees who find themselves out of a job due to COVID-19 and have not been redeployed by their employing councils”. “While I was pleased to see the Victorian government take responsibility for casual public sector employees through the jobs and skills exchange program, I was disappointed that they chose not to extend this support to employees of local councils and their subsidiaries.”
Senator Van said council employees who lost their jobs were being supported by the federal government’s JobSeeker payment and coronavirus supplement, but were “ignored by the Andrews’ government”. “For example, nearly 300 employees at Frankston’s Peninsula Aquatic and Recreation Centre have been stood down and neither the council nor the state government are supporting them,” he said. Senator Van said the national cabinet had agreed on 3 April that “state governments are responsible for helping local councils manage the impact of COVID-19”. “As such I call upon the Victorian government … to support the Victorian local council employees who they are currently leaving behind.” Cr Hearn said he lamented that “one of the big gaps in local government” was that it could not take advantage of the federal JobKeeper program or any state government financial packages. “They have excluded local government and there is no mechanism to support council staff,” he said. Stephen Taylor
Restrictions end fish handouts GOVERNMENT-imposed restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have had unforeseen effects on wildlife. The ban on fishing has obviously been a lifesaver for many fish, but it has also (temporarily) ended the symbiotic relationship between pelicans and anglers at Hastings.
When the boats leave the pelicans usually sit patiently on pier pylons or light towers secure in the knowledge that a meal will be on the way when fish are cleaned back on shore. Joined by seagulls (who are also no slouch at scavenging) the pelicans are now reduced to actually doing some fishing themselves or receiving
handouts from the public until fresh, hand-delivered fish is back on the menu. And when someone does come along to the car park near Hastings pier with what appears to be a meal in a moment, guess who’s waiting to come to dinner? Picture: Fran Henke
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DRIVE THROUGH PICK UP available via the bottle shop at rear of 124 main st Mornington No need to even get out of the car for all your favourites, including the classic parma, eggplant parma, lasagne, roast chicken, curries, beef & steak burgers and sticky date pudding. Lunch 12pm - 2pm Dinner 5pm - 8 pm Seniors hour and discounted menu from 5pm to 6pm Full bottle shop range still available for purchasing Check out our website and facebook page for the full menus and drink specials. TO PLACE YOUR ORDER PH 5975 2001 124 main st Mornington
SATISFYING YOUR HUNGER WITH LIFE’S SIMPLE PLEASURE. You can’t go past our delicious steaks, ribs and prawns, cooked to your personal pallet. With a selection of sauces to tempt you one step further. Add a bottle of wine from our wide selection to make your dinner special. For your full dining pleasure view our THE STEAK SPECIALISTS ‘DINE AT HOME’ MENU! FREE DELIVERY to Mornington, Mt Eliza, Mt Martha, Moorooduc Minimum $50 order. $15 Charge for Frankston South, Frankston, Somerville and Safety Beach FREE delivery for orders over $150 Order online www.squiresloftmornington.com or call 5976 8482 Pick ups welcome. 104 Main St. Mornington
WE ARE STILL VERY MUCH OPEN FOR BUSINESS! Come and surprise yourself with a visit to a chocolate shop that will amaze with its variety, wild flavours and innovation. Have you tried milk chocolate covered salt and vinegar crisps or pretzels, chocolate pizzas or even dates in the dark? It’s mind blowing! We are open Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 12noon-4pm. Chocolate Grove Shop & Living History Centre 48-50 Aster Avenue, Carrum Downs Ph 9775 1888 facebook.com/chocolategrove
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The Grand is still providing our full take away menu to make sure you are able to get the same delicious meals even with the restaurant closed
Focus change as family meals make the menu A CHANGE in focus is allowing tasty and nutritious meals to be prepared for struggling families on the Mornington Peninsula through the COVID-19 shutdown. This has come about by having kitchen staff at the Somers Residential School Camp cook 350 meals a week for needy families in the district, rather than children who are usually staying at the now-closed camp. The meals are delivered to nominated schools and picked up by parents doing it tough for their evening meals. Camp principal Mark Warner said a “bright idea” from staffer Coralie Gibson to use the idle camp kitchen for community meals led to the program being arranged and implemented with donations from Woolworths Hastings. Crib Point Primary School’s Tina Coumb contacted the Mornington Peninsula Foundation which gave $5000. The service supplies meals to parents with children at Eastbourne, Tootgarook, Rosebud, Somerville, Somerville Rise, Hastings, Wallaroo, Bittern, Tyabb, Taradale and Crib Point primary schools, as well as Rosebud Anglican Church. “It’s a win-win situation for us all,” said Mr Warner, who runs nine-day camps for primary students year round. Mr Warner said the meals, cooked by chef Lars Pedersen and his staff, typically consist of butter chicken, lasagne, roasts, cannelloni, or risotto, and cost about $2000 each week to prepare. Woolworths Hastings had been “super helpful” in providing produce valued at $1000$1200 a week. Parents collect food packs containing two to six servings from their schools and take them home to reheat and serve. The schools decide who the meals go to. Mr Warner said planning was in place to carry on the meals service through second term but “we’ll go for as long as we are in shut down”. “We are now looking at increasing the number
Legal help available THE Peninsula Community Legal Centre is offeriung free over-the-phone legal assistance during the coronavirus crisis. The centre can help with family law, family violence, tenancy, fines and general law, debt, crime and employment issues. While COVID-19 restrictions apply, the centre will provide duty lawyer services remotely at the Federal Circuit Court in Dandenong and the Magistrates’ Court at Frankston and Moorabbin. The centre’s social worker is available to help with non-legal needs. Phone appointments can be made by calling 9783 3600, 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.
Shoes on us: Bata BATA Shoes in Mornington is offering a free pair of $50 work shoes to aged care and health care workers during May. The company’s graphic design and marketing manager Brad Rayson said the offer was influenced by the valuable role these workers are playing during the current COVID-19 pandemic. “The sign went up [outside the factory] today and we are starting to get lots of calls,” he said, Thursday 7 May. “To take advantage of the offer workers can come in and flash their employer ID.”
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of meals were prepare to 400.” Mornington Peninsula Foundation CEO Stephanie Exton said: “Rapidly changing times are bringing out the best in so many people in our community.” Stephen Taylor
Ripe choice: Somers Camp chef Lars Pedersen in the Somers Camp kitchen where meals are being prepared for distribution to families throughout the Mornington Peninsula. Picture: Yanni
THE article “‘Green hydrogen’ nearly affordable” (The News 5/5/20) incorrectly stated that it was South Australia’s Labor government, rather than the Liberal government, that was backing the production of hydrogen from water. South Australia’s Liberal government is led by Premier Steven Marshall who was involved in a “ground breaking ceremony” at Hydrogen Park south of Adelaide on 1 December 2019. The Victorian (Labor) and the federal (Liberal National) governments have together given $100 million towards making hydrogen from brown coal in the Latrobe Valley.
WHAT’S NEW...
Art sale helping our artist community
Chocolate Grove open for business WE are still open for business. Come and surprise yourself with a visit to a chocolate shop that will amaze, with its variety of wild flavours and innovation. Everything from milk chocolate honeycomb to chocolate covered salt and vinegar chips! But Chocolate Grove is much more than just a shop. Visitors are also welcome to celebrate Australia’s Chocolate and Confectionery past in the Living History Centre. Who could forget Violet Crumble, Polly Waffle, Jaffas and ChooChoo bars? For over 16 years owner/operator Will Muddyman has indulged his passion for making premium chocolates using only the finest ingredients. Says Will, “When I bought the factory in 2002 it was very run down and had just three products. Today we make over 200 craftedonsite products. Our driving force is to surprise customers and to move away from the massproduced ranges seen on supermarket shelves. We love creating unusual tastes including superfoods, coconut, nuts, fruit, confectionery and
any other ingredient that takes our fancy! We’ve been lucky enough to be able to trade through this very unique period in history and are grateful to those who have supported us”. Will’s passion for innovation led him to create his very own milk chocolate recipe to suit the Australian market. Working alongside the internationally-recognised William Angliss Institute of Culinary Arts, this all natural chocolate has a creamy sweet taste, with 36% cocoa mass. The Chocolate Grove range carries vegan friendly and dairy free varieties and a Gluten Free Coeliac Association accreditation. Will is ready to greet you with great prices and plenty of room to comply with social distancing. A huge selection of chocolate macadamia gift boxes, solid gold bars, chocolate champagne bottles, hearts and chocolate covered treats, line the shelves. Watch out for the new online store opening in July, making shopping for your favourite treats even easier. 9775 1888, 50 Aster Ave Carrum Downs. www.chocolategrove.com
NISSARANA Galleries, with galleries in Mornington and Noosa, is an art gallery that caters for those who really want something unique for their living spaces. The gallery has always had a love affair with exceptionally beautiful artwork in contemporary styles. “Over the years we have come to represent many very talented artists who produce really modern work that complements the spaces of the 21st century” says gallery owner Valerie Pasquale “ Many of us live in homes that have been built during the last 10 years and these homes need paintings that add colour and vibrancy to the rooms. By adding a beautiful piece of art the whole atmosphere and energy is uplifted.” Supporting Australian artists has always been at the forefront of Nissarana Galleries priorities. Artists from all over Australia, both Indigenous and Contemporary, are represented which gives a wonderful variety to the work on display. Most are career artists so the quality of the work has grown organically over the years as the artist has progressed through their own creative stages. This month, with the difficulties the whole
community is facing, is a time to support each other, each and every one of us. “We are all going through this together and it’s a time to give back and help” says Valerie. ‘We are offering much of the galleries amazing art stock at incredibly reduced prices. It’s our way of allowing people to own an original piece of art at a fraction of the cost and to generate some income support for our artist community. Artists are in real need of help at this time and buying original art is buying Australian.” The May Art Sale consists of more than 100 premium artworks by 46 artists at a huge 40 percent discount. This would make it one of the most important art sale events of the year and unprecedented in Nissarana Galleries history. It is one of the largest gallery art sales on the Mornington Peninsula in recent times. The sale will be for MAY ONLY so there is no better time than now to purchase art than this month. An online catalogue of all artwork on sale is available and the gallery is open by appointment, just call one of the numbers in the advertisement.
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MOUNT ELIZA, MORNINGTON, MOUNT MARTHA
Parkland Oasis SaFety Beach 42 Portside Way
• The sea change you have dreamt about awaits with this single level 3 bedroom plus study, with private gate access from your rear boundary opening directly onto open parklands • Eye catching timber look flooring, stunning kitchen with stone bench tops and stainless steel appliances, gas ducted heating, split system cooling & 24 hour monitored security
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For sale $780,000 - $830,000
• Relax beside one of the 3 swimming pools and BBQ areas or stroll along the boardwalk to the beach – the choice is yours!
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• Stunning views of both the Martha Cove harbour and Port Phillip Bay from this imposing waterfront home
• 4 generous sized bedrooms a separate study, 3 bathrooms and enormous living areas make this the ideal permanent residence or low maintenance weekender • The successful purchaser will also have the first option to secure the 15m freehold marina berth located within an easy walk along the boardwalk
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For sale $1,650,000 - $1,725,000 Inspect By appointment Stuart cox 0417 124 707 stuartc@jlbre.com
• Flooded with natural light, this 3 level terrace home is ideal for the first home buyer or astute investor • 2 bedrooms, separate study, 2 bathrooms + powder room, split system heating & cooling and 24 hour security
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Views across the harbour to Port Phillip Bay SaFety Beach 3 Sharpley Avenue
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Mount Martha 286 Bentons Road • 5 acres (2 Ha) approx. of vacant land
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• All services available (require connection) • Low Density Residential zoning
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• Gently sloping with lovely North facing home sites
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STYLISH AND PRACTICAL ELEGANCE WITH SPACE GALORE SURROUNDED by groomed gardens where tall pear trees provide a lush green outlook this exquisite four-bedroom home, set close to Mount Eliza shops and Ranelagh Beach, offers grand space and luxurious inclusions for a life of pamper and privilege. One of an exclusive group of homes that have rear access onto Ranelagh Estate nature reserve, the property is practical yet stylish with a beautifully zoned floorplan affording a fabulous sense of space and impressive surrounds for entertaining. Around to the right from the wide entry foyer is the spacious master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, and a dazzling ensuite comes with twin vanity and a soothing spa bath. The long hallway continues past a splendid formal lounge and a well-fitted study, or fourth bedroom, before emerging into the spectacular main living zone where handsome polished timber floors make an immediate positive impression. The large living space sprawls comfortably in front of a gas fireplace and the dining space has a great outlook to the garden. The grand kitchen boasts granite benchtops with a suite of Kleenmaid appliances including a steam oven, gas hotplates with rangehood and a stainless-steel dishwasher. A fantastic addition is the full-length butlers pantry for extra storage and prep space. A series of stacked sliding doors open out to two lovely entertaining areas; there is an enchanting alfresco dining area and a larger undercover section that looks over to the inviting hot tub, all ensconced in the tranquil garden setting. Moving towards the rear of the home are two more excellent bedrooms, the larger of which caters to guests with an ensuite and walk-in robe, whilst there is also the beautifully-appointed main bathroom. Designed for energy efficiency, the home comes with a grey water system and a 10,000 litre water tank, there is a solar hot water service and solar panels. Securely set behind automated gates the three-car garage will comfortably house the boat, bikes and other toys.n
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ADDRESS: 31 Roehampton Crescent. MOUNT ELIZA FOR SALE: $1,850,000 - $1,950,000 DESCRIPTION: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 car AGENT: Stewart Lardner 0419 539 072, Community Real Estate, 7/20-22 Ranelagh Drive, Mount Eliza, 9708 8667 mpnews.com.au
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Rare parcel of vacant land in prestigious Woodlands Estate Battle-axe block of 5186m2 / 1.28 acres (approx.) Secluded & private location on picturesque Cummins Lane Generous building envelope of 448m2; services connected Moments to prestige schools, Mt Eliza Village & beaches
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Priced to excite and streets to the beach, this original 1960s weatherboard cottage with bungalow is a ready-made renovator by the coast. This is an opportunity to return a seaside classic to her former glory in a laid-back setting, just 300m to the shore. This quiet pocket is near the Tootgarook border, an easy drive to both Rosebud and Rye and a world away from the hustle and bustle.
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Find your happy place by the sea with this original beachside home in a prime position. One for beach lovers and visionaries, she offers character, warmth and substantial space at the rear for an extension, a pool and more (STCA). Enjoy the neat retro vibe, the spacious dimensions, the pleasant walk to Mt Martha Primary and the proximity to the village shops and South Beach.
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Opposing AGL’s gas terminal made harder by COVID-19 I am disappointed that [power company] AGL will soon be submitting its environment effects statement (EES) to state Planning Minister Richard Wynne. Regardless of the long-term environmental impacts of the gas import project, the threat of an incident at Crib Point jetty or even the high cost of importing natural gas via large ships, AGL believes it knows what is best for us. I hope Mr Wynne will consider the current coronavirus lockdown restrictions and the inability of residents to gather and meet to read and discuss the hundreds of pages of technical reports in the EES. It will be difficult for many residents to go online to attend “virtual planning hearings” during the public inquiry while home-schooling their children. But I am reminded of the prophetic words in the book “Westernport: an ecological view” by Dr Des Connell (1979): “… the survival of Western Port will depend on concerned people. These people, the visitors, amateur naturalists and others, are the guardians of Western Port Bay, both now and in the future. Only through their continued vigilance and deep concern will the bay survive the future.” Dale Stohr, Crib Point
Hydrogen will come Green hydrogen is the ideal situation but will be a while off as you need huge amounts of electricity to run an electrolysis plant (“Green hydrogen nearly affordable” The News 5/5/20). South Australia is more suited to this as it has large areas for solar farms. In Victoria, we rely on wind [for renewable power generation] and scale is therefore difficult. There are also problems with the electrolyte. They don’t last and maintenance and replacement costs are incurred. These problems will be solved, but will take time. The fact Japan has built the first ship of its type in the world for the Hastings plant [which uses brown coal from the Latrobe Valley to produce hydrogen] shows its belief in the project, which could be around for some time. The pipeline and storage in Bass Strait seems reasonable, not only for this, but it seems hydrogen can be produced from waste cheaper than renewables which would save councils money in the process. They are going to build a pipeline from the Latrobe Valley to Bass Strait to store CO2 as part of the Hastings/Japan hydrogen initiative. Why not build one of these [gas to liquid] plants next to it and utilise the same pipeline/infrastructure to store the carbon and transport hydrogen to Hastings? It certainly means you wouldn’t have to have a fourth bin. Kevin Jennings, Mornington
Herd immunity We all live in the natural world and after a long period of growth we are experiencing a period of
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natural attrition. Two top epidemiologists - Professor Tony Blakely, University of Melbourne, and Professor Nick Wilson, University of Otago - have written an article “The maths and ethics of minimising COVID-19 deaths” in which they espouse the view that if 60 per cent of the population is infected we will develop “herd immunity” to the virus. They estimate that less than 1 per cent of people exposed will not survive. I reckon this is a large number of people, but not a large percentage of the population. Graeme Willis, Mount Eliza
Global changes Global warming has been sunk into the oceans along with El Nino (haven’t heard of it for ages) and the Indian Ocean Dipole. All gone. Capricious Nature has now sent the Antarctic bipolar with record rainfall and cold Keith Murley, Blairgowrie
Statistics withheld I would like to know why Mornington Peninsula Shire no longer publishes its pound statistics on their website (“Animal adoption rate steady” The News 5/5/20). No pound statistics have been published in the online community reports since March 2019. Where is the transparency from the council relating to this pound? The residents (who finance this facility) have a right to know the number of pets impounded, the kill rates, the adoption rates, the numbers of pets sent to rescues, the numbers sent to other pounds, and the numbers reunited with owners. By providing these statistics to ratepayers we can gauge the performance of this pound. I can only surmise that the kill rates are extremely high, hence why the council no longer publishes these statistics. There are many strategies that could be implemented to achieve better outcomes for pets at this pound. For example, a foster care program, volunteers, all lost pets listed on the shire’s lost pets’ site, subsidised desexing of pets for financially disadvantaged residents, and pets for adoption listed in a variety of media. With community involvement I believe we could have the best pound/shelter in Victoria. Come on Mornington Peninsula Shire, get your act together and do more to save the lives of our precious pets. Rosy Fischer, Mornington
Talking housing The letter about tiny houses brought to mind the heartwarming initiative of Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Draft triple A housing plan 2018 – 2030 (available for viewing at mornpen.vic.gov.au) which sets out plans for assisting the homeless and other vulnerable people, stretched beyond their limits in seeking affordable shelter (“Tiny makes sense” Letters 5/5/20). Furthermore, if nothing else positive comes from the COVID-19 crisis it has created a reason for talks between the Master Builders Association and the Building Workers Union - each having recognised their industry is in dire stress - to speak up on the needs of the homeless and the disadvantaged people and to lobby Australian governments to assist them with finance to help home these people and, at the same time, help building industry workers survive these troubled times. Affordable housing is such an important com-
modity which has been done well in earlier times by various governments and I hope will soon be done again. We need people to feel safe, especially now. Winn McLoughlin, Balnarring
Postpone council poll I believe that council elections should be postponed until next year (“Councils call to cancel polls” The News 28/4/20). I fear that there are terrible times ahead, with massive unemployment, poverty, homelessness and distress. Queues for soup kitchens, food, welfare, a day’s work anywhere. Terrible mental distress for the mighty, the elite, including those that think they are now reduced to begging. Bankruptcies, suicides, strife. Deserted husbands with children, homeless and living in a car. That’s just for starters. It might last five years or 10. This is not just the pandemic, I’m talking about the unmentionable economic depression. Little money to support council extravagances like a city office embassy, stipends and generous expense accounts for elected councillors, a $200 surcharge on rates, superfluous staff positions, $624,000 for solar panels on a pool. All extravagances might need to be abolished. And definitely no trips to China or Paris for councillors. The milking cow needs to be turned into a harnessed bullock. We will need to elect a completely new breed of councillors, dedicated to the people. The apocalyptic events described above, which have already started, will need to occupy the minds of councils and councillors. Perks, power and ambition will have to be the last thing on their minds. There will have to be changes. Forget about dog poo, carbon emissions, sea level rises, smoke from burning off leaves. This is serious. The last thing we need is for many (not all) of our present councillors, with their mindsets and ambitions, to get re-elected. The council itself needs a good healthy pruning. We need a little more time to see what unfolds in the future and then what sort of councillors to elect. Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington
Parting shots Well dear me. The born to rule mob have really sent out the small guns to have a shot at me, haven’t they (“Amazing Morrison Letters 29/4/20)? I didn’t mention Hawaii but, seeing as the LNP rep has, how stupid was [Prime Minister Scott] Morrison for going when Australians needed leadership? I did mention how he blundered his way through the crisis though. Hillsong, along with other Christian sects, have far too much influence in the ACT. That’s why the Hillsong convention went ahead. Morrison tried to more or less blackmail Victorian private schools to open their schools to undermine [Premier] Dan Andrews’ authority. We have witnessed a petulant state opposition member, Tim Smith, get sulky because he and his mates can’t play golf. The LNP supporter not once addressed the facts I had put regarding [former prime minister Kevin] Rudd and [former treasurer Wayne] Swan’s actions taken during the global financial crisis. He just went on with the usual inane diatribe rather than face facts. Since Joe Hockey and Tony Abbott, the LNP has systematically decimated our industry. This “gentleman” went on to call me a “bottom feeder”. That, sir, is eight grades higher than a vitriolic uninformed LNP supporter. John Cain, McCrae
Hands off gamblers No doubt the anti-gambling lobby will rise up in protest when RSLs get the nod to reopen. I don’t play the pokies but, pre-coronavirus, I saw it almost every day at my RSL. People do lose on the pokies. When they return something to the order of between 80 to 90 cents in the dollar it’s a certainty. Most pokey players, the majority, look on it as a day out, a social occasion, some sad, some lonely, drifting in to RSLs for company, noise, the bright lights of poker machines, a form of pleasure, a feeling of belonging, and yes, an escape from boredom. Some go to Chadstone, some to Rosebud Plaza, prepared to lose within reason, hoping for an unexpected windfall, a jackpot, a bargain, either way it costs. It’s their business. Leave them alone. Cliff Ellen, Rye
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Pea rifle nuisance – valuable dog shot This offense took place at the same time and under circumstances similar to those detailed to the previous case. P.M.: You boys are fortunate. You might have been here on another charge. You are fined £2 in default 7days. The other boy referred to was dealt with in the children’s court. He was charged with shooting a dog, and was fined 2s 6d. *** INVALID soldiers had an alI day outing at Frankston last Sunday, and they voted the trip one of the most successful of the year. The Wattle Club served lunch at midday and the good things provided were greatly appreciated. After lunch the Frankston Brass Band played an interesting selection of music during the afternoon. At 3 o’clock the afternoon contingent arrived from the hospital making a party exceeding 100. Afternoon tea produced more music, songs and fun and the usual ‘thanks’ brought a happy day to an end. Miss Gregory, President of the Wattle Club, received the visitors and Mrs A. G. Wilcox, as secretary, supervised arrangements in excellent style. *** MR C. L. Bell, late of P Jewell, Dandenong, has purchased the boot business lately carried on by Mr A. Sullivan, in Bay Street Frankston. Mr Bell in association with Mr P. Jewell’s well known firm is not a stranger to the outlying district and
Compiled by Cameron McCullough BERT McSweeney appeared to answer a charge of unlawfully discharging a missile at Frankston on 27th March, last. He pleaded guilty. Constable Keogh, deposed that on the date in question he was on temporary duty at Frankston. From information received he interviewed defendant who admitted having discharged a pea rifle near Jacobs stables in Frankston in company with two other lads named Mills and Hodgkinson. Witness was able to trace the bullets which penetrated a paling fence and were embedded in an opposite wall. Senior Constable Bray, who conducted the prosecution stated that the practice of using pea rifles within the town boundary was a very dangerous one. On this occasion a valuable dog had been shot. P.M.: Why did you not charge him with discharging firearms within the town boundary? Senior Constable Bray: This section of the Act presented difficulties. Frankston is not a town within the meaning of the Act. P.M.: It is the first time I have know a person guilty of discharging firearms charged with throwing missiles. Defendant was fined £2 in default 14 days. The fine was paid. Frank Mills, 17½ years of age, next pleaded guilty to discharging firearms on private property without the permission of the owner.
he comes to Frankston with a high reputation as a first class tradesman. He intends conducting his business on up-to-date lines on strictly cash terms. *** A EUCHRE party and dance under the auspices of the Frankston Brass Band was held last evening and proved highly successful. There was a large attendance and this arrangement were carried out in a very satisfactory manner. The prize winners were :Ladies (Mrs McSweeney), gents (Mr W. Clements). Both prizes were donated by Mr and Mrs C. W Wood. *** LADY Madden has returned to Australia after an extended trip to the Old Country. *** REV. A. P. and Mrs MacFarlane have been spending the past month at Bacchus Marsh. *** MR Thomas Long, who years ago was one of Frankston’s most Progressive residents, passed away at his home at Surrey Hills last week. The late Mr Long was proprietor of Ballam Park, Frankston, some years ago. *** Heard in the Train Sunday tennis in Frankston – to be or not to be – has been the chief topic of interest during the past few days. Many argue that if Sunday golf, Sunday motoring, and Sunday boating are permissible, why not Sunday
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Invalid soldiers had a great day at Frankston last Sunday, as the guests of the Wattle Club. *** Letter to the Editor Sir, The avenue of trees planted along the Melbourne road last year, after a years growth, do not at present give the indications of their ever attaining to the noble avenue of trees which is so much desired, considering the purpose for which they were planted, and it must be a disappointment to many to seen such unsatisfactory results. As it is, some trees that have been looked after have made good growths, one in particular having taken such a lead that may always leave it far ahead of the rest. This is not desirable, as I take it an avenue should have for its greatest beauty and glory a uniform growth with each tree. This could best be attained by attention to each tree during the first year of planting. and by such attention as watering and stimulating the weaker trees by reinforcing the soil around their butts, and providing a letter to conserve moisture, they would have made a lofter growth, and perhaps all would have survived the past summer’s long dry spells and the avenue being a fair way to become what we all wish: To glory and pride of all. Yours. etc, VISITOR.. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 7 May 1920
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Plans to make Pines great again SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie FRANKSTON Pines has signed off on a $3.9 million revamp of Monterey Reserve with work to start next February. The State 3 outfit is also eyeing a deal with Melbourne Victory as part of an ambitious expansion plan that could return the club to former glory. Pines has been keen to redevelop a junior program that waned and eventually shut down around 12 years ago. Enter A-League heavyweight Victory with an offer of free weekly clinics for local primary school children. It was too good to refuse and was quickly accepted by Pines president Lee Davies. “I think it’s part of a community program Victory runs and they’ve told us they will market and publicise it and contact all the local schools,” Davies said. “They recently messaged me to remind me that they are ready to go once we get the green light to train.” Pines’ expansion plans also could involve Football Victoria as the club closes in on becoming the state’s coaching education hub in the southern region. This opportunity emerged from talks the club held with former Langwarrin technical director Stephen Fisher, a former Pines player. “I’d love to set up Pines as a base and run coaching courses out of there,” Fisher said. “There’s a lot of guys on the peninsula that need accreditation points to maintain their licences so I’m looking at running seminars and workshops for that purpose. “On Monday nights, for example, the ground is free so courses can be run there then and people can come down and put on their sessions. “I’ve spoken to Craig Moore (FV coaching education manager) and Boris (Seroshtan, FV technical director) and they’re keen to do it.” Fisher currently assists Doug Hodgson who coaches Doveton’s NPL under-18s. The Monterey makeover is the biggest infrastructure project in Pines’ history and initial funding of $1.43 million will be an approved expenditure in next financial year’s Frankston council budget.
Partner for Pines: Local club Frankston Pines hopes that its link with Melbourne Victory will underpin the re-emergence of its junior program.
The clubrooms are being rebuilt and some of the features of the new structure will be its height with flooring roughly 1.5 metres higher than present and a glass front to enable spectators to watch matches from inside. There will be an embankment in front of the clubrooms and it’s expected that new dugouts will be built with Pines keen to situate the away team dugout on the outer part of the main pitch. Four new changerooms, male and female referees rooms, a new bar and new canteen could transform the venue into one of the district’s finest. Meanwhile Football Victoria’s hopes for a resumption of training as a precursor to a season reboot hinged on the outcome of a state government cabinet meeting held yesterday (Monday). On Friday Prime Minister Scott Morrison unveiled a three-step process of easing current pandemic re-
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dent Tanya Wallace is an Emergency Department Registered Nurse at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Prior to the sport’s shutdown Langy had announced a handshake ban which at the time raised a few eyebrows but that didn’t stop Wallace from making the club’s stance clear. “I was at senior training for two weeks in a row yelling at my senior team whenever any handshakes or high-fives happened,” Wallace said. “Look I understand how hard it is to break a routine but I had to make it clear that there was no need for it and it had to stop.” She also introduced sanitising protocols that seem certain to become a necessary condition for clubs to resume training and competition. “We bought a lot of hand sanitiser and soap before the lockdown and I’d put in place new procedures with the coaches like washing bibs after every use and wiping down balls, cones and poles – whatever equipment they
strictions. The previous week the prime minister had announced national cabinet’s endorsement of the AIS document “Framework for Rebooting Sport in a COVID-19 Environment”, which outlined a set of baseline standards for levels A, B and C activities leading to a resumption of competition. Level A activities include running and cycling and were already allowed under Victoria’s stage 3 restrictions and Friday’s national cabinet announcement aligned step 1 in the easing of restrictions to level B in the AIS document whereby groups of 10 athletes can train. It’s clear that this can only be implemented by Football Federation Australia and FV through a system of self-regulation where clubs are responsible for closely monitoring training numbers in any one group. Langwarrin is acutely aware of its responsibilities when it comes to any biosecurity measures and presi-
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were using had to be washed down and there was a space to do that at the club. “We’ll go back to doing that when training starts up. “Deep cleaning will have to occur after each group uses the clubrooms. “The whole thing is a massive strain on everyone because at the end of the day we’re all volunteers. “Some of us are still working, some of us are out of work so it’s a really stressful time for everybody. “I know what needs to be done and I can educate people within my club but that’s not the case with all the clubs so Football Victoria really needs to provide every club with a document that’s easy to read and easy to follow so that we are all sticking to the guidelines here.” Frankston Pines head coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor had anticipated that training numbers would be restricted and had already put in place plans to allow training to get underway as soon as approval is granted. “We’re hopeful of being back training this week,” Taylor said. “Once premier Dan Andrews signs off on this then I’m expecting that FFA and FV will release a statement saying we can begin level B activities and we’re 100 per cent ready to go.” FFA currently has suspended all of the sport’s activities until the end of the month but that is expected to be overturned. “We’ve been using a group app to stay in touch with the players and I’ve made it clear that we don’t want to start from scratch when there’s probably only a few weeks before competition begins. “We’ll start with three groups of 10, nine players and one coach per group and if need be we’ll stagger start times of the sessions so that we won’t have them all training at the one time but we’ve certainly got enough space to organise this. “The players can’t wait to get going.” It won’t only be a return to training that will give Pines’ players cause for celebration. Club stalwart Hayden Taylor, the coach’s eldest son, announced last week that he was engaged to be married to partner Mel Rich. The couple have two children, nineyear-old Lucy, and one-year-old Kai.
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Apprentice lands two trebles in a week HORSE RACING
By Ben Triandafillou MORNINGTON-based apprentice jockey, Campbell Rawiller, has made a flying start to May by riding two trebles within a week of each other. The 19-year-old hoop landed his first treble at Bairnsdale on Sunday 3 May before booting home a second treble five days later at Wangaratta on Friday 8 May. Rawiller started with a bang at Bairnsdale, kicking home a winner in the third race for his boss Logan McGill. Rawiller sat just off the leader before pouncing around the bend and kicking clear in the straight for a comfortable 5-length maiden victory aboard the lightly raced Beguilement ($). After two more rides, one of which he finished a close second in, Rawiller returned to the winner’s stall in the sixth race of the day. Gaining the ride on the Matthew Brown-trained Barossa Kiss ($), Rawiller came from offmidfield before rounding up his rivals and holding on to score a short-head victory. Rawiller secured the winning treble aboard another one of his boss’ horses, He Can Star ($), in the eighth race of the day. Striding freely, Rawiller allowed He Can Star to cruise out in front before kicking clear in the straight to score a dominant 5.5-length victory. The win also topped off a solid day for the McGill stable who saddled up two winners and a second from
their three runners. It didn’t take long for Rawiller to notch up yet another treble, as five days later he booted home another three winners at Wangaratta. Rawiller kicked off his day with a victory aboard the Shaun Dwyertrained Punk Princess ($) in the opening race. Ridden with intent, Punk Princess sat up in the leading three before Rawiller dug deep to get the most out of the filly in the final 100m. Rawiller made it a running double as he got the Brian McGrath-trained outsider, Rajpipla ($41), home in the second race on the card. It was a quality steer having come from the back before cutting the corner and weaving his way through the field to score a three-quarter length victory. The win also brought up Rawiller’s 50th career winner since commencing race riding in September last year. He then placed aboard another one of Brian McGrath’s runners, Peace Lily, in the third race before notching up the treble in the fourth race of the day aboard the Sean Mott-trained In Her Honour ($). He settled outside the leader in the 2000m event and finished off solidly in the straight to hold off the late charge from Logan McGill’s Von Mystic, which was ridden by his uncle, Brad Rawiller. Rawiller’s record now sits at 51 winners and 95 placings from his 457 rides, with his last 35 rides returning a winning strike-rate of 20%.
Hot Streak: Mornington-based apprentice jockey Campbell Rawiller rides two trebles within a week. Picture: Supplied
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