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Echidna steps out in time IN these times of lockdown and restrictions designed to prevent the spread of COVID, it is nice to know that nature continues its merry way.

This echidna was out and about late last week (as was legally entitled photographer Yanni) foraging for food, and no doubt enjoying the relative quiet, at Flinders.

Not adverse to taking advantage of the situation, the echidna (an egg-laying mammal) made good use of the steps down (or up) the steep cliff.

It would be fair to assume that the species, estimated to have evolved 20 to 50 million years ago, has weathered some changes and health challenges in its time, including the comings and goings of humans.

Centrelink stays at work in Mornington Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au Centrelink and Medicare offices in Main Street, Mornington are set to stay open despite moves to close them last year.

Strong community opposition and the onset of the coronavirus pandemic prompted the federal government to delay its decision to shut the offices on 27 March 2020 and replace them with a private, part-time agency to run over 15 hours three days a week. (“Mornington Centrelink wins extra time” The News 25/3/20).

Now, Government Services Minis-

DUNKLEY MP Peta Murphy says people were not “fooled” by federal government’s reasons for wanrting to close Mornington Centrelink.

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ter Senator Linda Reynolds says the federal government has “committed to maintaining a service centre in Mornington”.

“Mornington residents will continue to have local access to Centrelink, Medicare and child support services at the Mornington service centre on Main Street,” she said.

Flinders MP Greg Hunt said the decision “showed the Morrison government’s continuing commitment to supporting the people of the Mornington Peninsula”.

Mr Hunt said he had “worked tirelessly with the relevant minister to secure a long-term solution for the community”.

“We know many Australians are doing it tough right now, and the service centre will be there to continue to de-

liver key coronavirus support to locals … during this challenging time.”

Dunkley Labor MP Peta Murphy said “community pressure and the high demand for face-to-face services during the pandemic” had forced the government’s change of heart.

Despite claiming the centre would close in March 2020 due to a “lease expiry”, the lease had been renewed four times – up until September 2020, then March 2021, September 2021 and, most recently, to March 2022.

“The agent service model clearly didn’t fool the community into accepting the government’s plan to reduce services and the single desk was

scrapped on 30 August 2020,” Ms Murphy said. “[This] is a big win for the community. The permanent office will ensure that elderly and vulnerable members of the community have access to the faceto-face support they need.”

Mornington Community Information and Support Centre manager Stuart Davis-Meehan said the reprieve was “great news”.

“This is a significant win for our community,” he said. “I would like to thank all those people that signed our petition last year and advocated that we needed Centrelink to remain open.”

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Civic leaders on air to promote the jab MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Despi O’Connor teamed up with Frankston Council mayor Kris Bolam at the studios of radio station RPP FM to encourage everyone to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

“Getting vaccinated is a positive step in keeping our community protected, safe and open for business,” Cr O’Connor said.

Cr Bolam said the opening of a vaccination hub in Frankston and the increase in vaccines being made available, meant it was easy for people to book an appoint-

ment and get vaccinated locally.

The mayors’ message is airing across the peninsula on RPP FM. To check eligibility and book a vaccination appointment call 1800 675 398, visit health.gov.au or contact your GP. Anyone with a pre-existing medical condition or disability should discuss getting the vaccination with their GP.

Making a point: Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Despi O’Connor and Frankston Council mayor Kris Bolam at the radio RPP FM studios with Steve Meyer.

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Mayor calls for end to lockdown Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council has asked the Premier Daniel Andrews to exclude the peninsula from the Melbourne metropolitan lockdown.

The mayor Cr Despi O’Connor said the region had no active COVID-19 cases and had experienced only one case in the past 10 months.

“We asked the government to consider releasing us,” she said. “It was not a demand; we are just asking for consideration.”

One day after the premier was asked

by Cr O’Connor to consider the peninsula as being special when it came to lockdowns, police blocked off Tower Road, Mount Eliza to stop people at-

tending a “party” in adjoining Clarendon Drive (“Police turn away partygoers” Page 8).

They were also busy booking surfers in Western Port for driving more than five kilometres from their homes in contravention of the stage 4 regulations.

Commentators on social media were quick to point out that peninsula people “don’t act differently” to any others.

In a letter sent on Friday 13 August Cr O’Connor urges the state government to take a “more tailored approach” to easing restrictions on the peninsula to “reduce the negative impact on the personal, social and economic hardship faced by our community; keep our residents safe; give our businesses a much needed boost

to start operating again and allow our community the freedoms offered to regional Victorians”.

She says using the metropolitan Melbourne administrative boundary to control the spread of a pandemic “does not appear to be based on current health indicators as illustrated when comparing the Mornington Peninsula Shire with regions such as the City of Greater Geelong”.

Geelong had reduced restrictions last week due to its classification as a region, despite having active cases.

The letter urged Mr Andrews to approach restrictions in the shire in a “more sophisticated manner based on current health indicators across our local government area, not an administrative boundary that has no direct link

to the spread of this pandemic”.

“This will limit the unnecessary suffering caused across our community resulting from COVID-19 restrictions at times when there are no active cases,” Cr O’Connor said.

“We look forward to working with you and the health department to achieve optimal vaccination rates and the best health outcomes for our community in the face of these challenges and work towards a future when these restrictions are rendered unnecessary.”

Cr O’Connor said the decision to write the letter was “not an easy one”.

“It took perhaps 24 hours for us to agree on the wording. It was tricky, but our community has called on us to ask and so we have.”

Federal government data last week

showed that more than half (50.3 per cent) of peninsula residents aged over 15 had received their first jab and that almost a quarter (24.2 per cent) had received both jabs.

Nepean MP Chris Brayne said the peninsula was included in the lockdown “due to [it] being highly interconnected with Melbourne”.

“If Frankston is in lockdown because of the potential spread, then the peninsula will be in lockdown,” he said.

“However, three states of Australia plus the ACT having lockdown restrictions right now isn’t a tragic coincidence.

“This is a national failure because of the disastrous vaccine rollout. We need to be offered the opportunity to be vaccinated so we can get on with our lives.”

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AUGUST Although these events and support groups may not be meeting due to public health guidelines, this page still contains the email or phone contacts for these important services.

Mornington VIEW Club Members meet at Mornington Golf Club on the fourth Friday of each month at 11.30 am. We are a very active club in our 28th year of raising funds for The Smith Family supporting disadvantaged school children. New members are always welcome.

Call Judy: 0410486204 or Dorothy: 0417528243.

Mt Martha Rotary Meets Mondays at 6.30pm Want to make a difference by volunteering in taking action to create a lasting change.

Inquiries: www.mountmartharotary.org.au or call Carol 0405 145 684 Mornington TOWN Club Take Off Weight Naturally, with weekly weigh-ins, group discussion and friendly, supportive fellowmembers. Meeting time 8.30 am on Wednesday mornings, at the Mornington Civic Bowls Club, Dunns Road, Mornington Mount Eliza Probus Club Local males and females meet second Monday of month at Uniting Church, Canadian Bay Road commencing at 9.45am. Includes guest-speaker, fellowship and refreshments at no cost. Visitors most welcome. Check club website or contact Tim Acton: 0418 310727.

Free Event Thurs Morning Indoor Walk: 7.45am - 8.45am.

A mature aged group of men and women walk, do exercises (conducted by a trained instructor), chat & socialise at Mornington Central Shopping Centre.

Contact Bryan: 0410 935 936 Pizza Appreciation Society 1st Thurs each month, 7pm - 8.30pm.

Free inclusive support group for people coping with anxiety and depression. A safe, friendly & supportive place to share your stories over a slice of pizza while meeting other like-minded individuals.

320 Main St, Mornington. To book: 0435 716 935.

Mornington Croquet Club Civic Reserve. Mornington. New members welcome.

Social play, fresh air and as competitive as you want to be. Contact Daphne 5977 2206 The Australian Welsh Male Choir rehearse at Baxter Village chapel each Monday 7pm.

We also sing in the pub at Kirk’s Hotel the Esplanade Mornington. Last Wednesday monthly. 8pm All welcome. Free event Secretary@awmc.org.au. Ph: 0425 725 525 U3A Mornington offers a diverse program including languages, computer, art & craft, tai chi, meditation, exercise, discussion, philosophy, history, wellness, book & film discussion, creative writing, music, singing, speakers, games, and many social activities. www.u3amornington.org.au phone: Ph: 5975 9773 Mt Eliza Neighbourhood House Walking Group for Men. Join Lester and other men for a moderate paced 4km walk around Mount Eliza. Starts 8.30am every Tuesday. For further information contact Lester on 0407 414 955.

St Mark’s Playgroup Mondays 9.30am - 11.30am. Parents, grandparents and children 0-5 welcome to attend. Indoor and outdoor activities in a safe, friendly environment.

St Mark’s Church, Barkly Street, Mornington.

Enquiries or registration phone Robyn: 5975 1943.

Mornington Seniors Citizens Club Monday 12.30pm - Indoor bowls Tuesday 11.00am - noon Tai Chai, followed by bingo at 12.30pm which includes coffee/tea/biscuits.

1 Flinders Dr, Mornington. Ph: 5975 3688 Mornington Peninsula Community Dog Club Come and have fun with your dog while training it. We welcome dogs of any age. Every Saturday morning at Citation Oval, Mt Martha. Beginners class is at 10.15am. We help you to train your dog to listen to you and be obedient using positive reinforcement, through fun and games and everyday life experiences. For more info contact June 0407846991 or www.dogclub.org.au.

Mt Eliza Fifty-Five Plus Club A great way to make new friends , keep healthy & have fun. Membership is open to 55 yo plus.

Activities include billiards, dancing, Tai Chi, table tennis cards and more.

Further info - www.mteliza55plusclub.com or Lorraine: 0434 088 821 IBS/FODMAP Sensitives Support and Self Help Association.

Suffering bloat, pain, foggy-thinking, chronic food-related gut dysfunction. Free, guidance to self-diagnose specific food intolerances, resolutions, recipes. Video, Search: IBS/FODMAP – a guide to FODMAPS for better gut health. or, https//youtu.be/uT4z5WdRIaU Sasha: 0422 918 074 National Seniors Mornington Peninsula Branch welcomes members and visitors to our monthly meeting held at 2.00 pm on the third Monday of each month from February to November at the Bentons Square Community Centre Mornington. We will have an interesting speaker followed by afternoon tea.

The Mornington Environment Association We at MEA (Mornington Environment Association), in association with our friends groups, work to maintain and enhance the ambience of the peninsula, and protect it from overdevelopment.

Meetings are held monthly on the first Thursday of the month at Currawong Community Centre, Currawong Street, Mornington at 7pm. All welcome.

Mt. Martha Seniors Group Every Thursday 1pm - 4pm. Mt Martha Community House, cnr. Esplanade & Dominion Rd. Call in and enjoy some great company, light snacks, games, raffles, carpet bowls, bus trips, lunches and free BBQ’s or just drop-in for a chat and a laugh with our fun bunch of people. For info contact Jim 0468 540 044 or Christine 0420 920 775 Ladies Probus Club of Mount Eliza Village Inc. meet on the first Monday of the month at 10.00am at the Uniting Church , Canadian Bay Rd. Mt Eliza.

We welcome visitors and new members.

Details, please phone 9787 2383.

Grandparents Playgroup Registrations are now open for our grandparents playgroup. A semi-structured program, in a purpose built space specifically for grandparent carers.

Mondays 10am-12noon. Located in the Barn – behind the Anglican Church 3 Queen Street, Mornington. For more info & registration forms for this group contact Deacon Liz: 0419 581 792 or deaconliz@mmmanglican.org.au

Mental Wellbeing Depressed? Anxious? Isolated? Suffering grief or loss? Know someone who is? Grow groups meet weekly to offer peer support and use a proven program for mental wellbeing. Expressions of interest. Visit www.grow.org.au for online groups.

Details 1800 558 268.

Family Drug Support – Frankston Non-religious, open meetings for those impacted by someone’s drug and/or alcohol use. Talk/listen in a non-judgemental, safe environment.

Wednesday fortnightly, 6pm at Frankston Hospital, 2 Hastings Rd. Meetings are free.

Further details phone Chloe: 0448 177 083

Mornington Peninsula Patchworkers 2nd Tuesday of month at St Mark’s Church, 50 Barkly St. 3rd Saturday of month at Currawong Stables, 5-17 Currawong St. For craft activities relating to textiles, stitching & knitting. Lots of fun.

Email: morningtonpatch@gmail.com Web: morningtonpatch.com.au

Epilepsy Support Group Meet every 2nd Saturday at St Francis Xavier Parish, 60 Davey St, Frankston from 1pm to 3pm. Further details phone Sue 0407 509 519 or Cris 0437 386 867

Family History Melb PC Users Group, Mornington, Family History and DNA. We meet at the Mornington Information Centre every 3rd Monday for Family History and every last Wednesday for DNA (research) Q&A, information and presentations. www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/mornington-peninsulasig/family-history. Contact Colin: 0417 103 678 Mount Martha Men’s Probus Club Mount Martha Men’s Probus Group, meet monthly, for further details go to our new web site: mount martha men’s probus club, and click on the link. For further details contact: Ron on 0407 327 470.

Looking For a Fun Social Club?

Come & enjoy playing Petanque on Wednesdays and Sundays at Moorooduc Recreation Reserve Derril Rd Moorooduc from 2pm-4pm Est 3pm-5pm Dst for further info contact Barb on 0408394546 or Jan 0409132761 or email morningtonpeninsulapetanque@gmail.com Are you a breast cancer survivor?

Come and join us for a paddle in our Dragonboat.

We paddle every Sunday at Patterson Lakes. You can have three “Come and try’s “ before deciding to join our special team. We provide paddles and PFD’s For more info call Marilyn 0433 114 338 or Lyndsay 0425 743 455. For fun, fitness and friendship Polio Have you or do you know anyone who had polio or is now experiencing after effects of polio? Please come to our support group meeting held at 11am on the second Saturday of each month at the Information Centre, Main St, Mornington. Enquiries: 5981 2540 Feldenkrais ‘Awareness Through Movement’ Classes Gentle, intriguing exercise for your mind and body, at home! Taught online using Zoom, Mon 9.30am, Tues 6.30pm, Fri 10am.

For information: phone Kate Tremlett on 0415 171 092 or email katetrem@satlink.com.au

Mornington Dutch Australian Seniors Club Inviting you for a social get together, every Monday from 10.30am - 2pm. Join us in a Dutch card game, “Klaverjas” and a social game of Rummicub.

Coffee and tea supplied. New members welcome.

For more information ring Nel 59775680 or Elly 0432933292.

Tyabb Hall - Frankston Flinders Rd, Tyabb.

Free parking Peninsula Prostate Cancer Support Group Bentons Square Community Centre 7:00pm second Wednesday each month Share the journey in a relaxed, caring environment.

Partners, carers and friends are most welcome.

Contact 0422 608 345 peninsulapcsg@hotmail.com Angling Club Snapper Point Angling Club is looking for new members. For a short time all joining fees will be waivered so why not come along to one of our monthly meetings, fishing comps or just an excursion. Experience the friendly comradery between like-minded fishos and swap some of those legendary stories. Website spac.org.au or call Russ on 0418320314 Peninsula Transport Assist needs Volunteer Drivers Do you have time, like driving and want to contribute to your community?

Induction costs are covered and drivers are reimbursed from pick-up to return locations.

For details call the P.T.A. Office on 03 9708 8241 or email: peninsulatransportassist@gmail.com.

P.T.A. also needs drivers for 12 and 24 seater buses.

Card and Board Games Group New social group looking for members who are interested in an array of card and board games. We are looking at 500, Bridge, SOLO, Scrabble, Chess and more. Everyone is welcome! Wednesdays 1.30pm – 3.30pm. Gold coin donation. Equipment is provided however you are more than welcome to bring along a game.

Bentons Square Community Centre, 145 Bentons Rd, Mornington

Biala Peninsula Offering new service delivery options for children with disabilities, birth to 12 years and their families - online, telepractice, home program packs and telephone counselling and support.

Phone 5975 1820 for information.

Mornington Peninsula Hockey Club Players Wanted. Under 10’s, 12’s, 14’. Both male + female. Men’s, Women’s and Masters 35+ + 45+ Come and join our family friendly, inclusive club.

We can provide a team to suit all levels of experience and skills. Please contact Cheryle: 03 9766 7478 or info@mphc.org.au

Red Hatters 3rd Thurs each month For ladies over 50. Are you retired, semi-retired, divorced, married, separated, lonely or just wanting to join a fun group to enjoy your life. Enjoy lunches, outings and other activities, we meet monthly in Mt Eliza. Further info Vivienne 0422399920 or email viviennevanette1@dodo.com.au

Volunteers Wanted Enveco Health is an innovative social enterprise aiming to assist those with mental ill-health live independently in the community and to recover in a supportive non-clinical environment. We’re currently seeking volunteers to get involved in this innovative project. If you would like to know more visit www.enveco.org.au and send us a message.

Our Essential Stores are Open!

Probus Club The Combined Mornington Peninsula Club meets at The Mornington Golf Club, Tallis Drive, Mornington.

The Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month (except January) at 9.30 for 10.00am start.

Visitors welcome. Call Membership Officer on 0422849177 for details.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Mornington Peninsula Do you need help to stop drinking? You’re not alone, contact us now on our 24 hour helpline 1300 880 390 or find a local meeting at www.aatimes.org.au/meetings Mornington Life Activities Club We meet bi-monthly on the 1st Tues of the even month at Mornington Information Centre.

We are a friendly group and welcome new members. Many activities are on offer – table tennis, walking groups, golf, yoga, dinners, trivia nights, jazz nights and bbqs.

Phone Miriam 0408 332 817 for further info.

Mornington Mahjong Mornington Mahjong Group meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Mornington RSL in Virginia Street Mornington. Come join us for a pleasant afternoon.

Contact - Lucy: 0416 043 527 or Toni: 0416 301 303 Mt Eliza Mahjong Club The Evening Group of the Mount Eliza Mah Jong Club meets each Monday evening in the Mount Eliza Village Community House from 7 – 9pm. New members are always welcome, seasoned players or new to the game. Our friendly members are very happy to introduce them to this ancient game.

JP locations National & International documents inc affadavits, stat decs & cert copies signed FREE of charge at police stations on the Peninsula.

Mornington: Mondays & Thursdays 11am to 2pm. or Google find a JP Victoria or Ph1300365567.

Mt Martha Ladies Probus Club Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at Mt Martha House, commencing at 10am.

Visitors and new members welcome. Come, join our friendly ladies. Contact for more details: Dorothy 0437 759 440, or Toni 0419 301 303.

Balcombe Estuary Reserves Group BERG Mt Martha is a bushland friends group for the Balcombe Estuary Reserves Mirang Ave Mt Martha.

Regular working bees are held on Sun, Tues, Wed and Friday mornings as well as Waterwatch and Estuary watch to monitor water quality.

For more information please contact: info@berg.org.au, 0447 160 288, www.berg.org.au Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society Public Stargazing Hear inspiring talks, view stars, planets, clusters and galaxies through our powerful telescopes at 8pm on the 1st Friday of every month at The Briars dark-sky observatory. Melway ref 151 E1. Bookings are essential. Small fee payable.

Details www.mpas.asn.au or phone 0419 253 252.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR The next Community Events Calendar will be published 21st September 2021.

Email your free, 40 word, listing to communityevents@mpnews.com.au by 15th September 2021.

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AGL allies at odds over charity laws Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au TWO of the Mornington Peninsula’s most prominent environment groups fear changes to federal government regulations will have a punitive backlash on the type of actions they successfully used to stop AGL’s plans for a gas import terminal at Crib Point.

Changes to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act give the charities commissioner, Gary Johns the power to shut down charities for breaching the Act or for suspecting that a breach might occur.

Save Westernport’s secretary Julia Stockigt and the secretary of Westernport Peninsula Protection Council Sandra Milne have asked Flinders MP Greg Hunt “to do everything in your considerable power” to stop changes to the charity laws that could see proceedings taken against registered charities “for the most inconsequential or unintentional perceived offences, such as inadvertently blocking a footpath”.

The two secretaries fear “some of the more enthusiastic actions of our members … could see our sister charity organisations [which have collaborated with Save Westernport and the WPPC] deregistered, even where those actions occurred without the endorsement or knowledge of the organisation”.

Mr Hunt, the Minister for Health and Aged Care, who joined the two community groups in opposing AGL at Crib Point, said the charity laws were being strengthened “to ensure

ENVIRONMENT groups fear footpath-blocking protest like this one in Spring Street, Melbourne could lead to the federal government deregistering aligned charity groups. Picture: Julian Meehan that Australian charities that engage in or use their resources to actively promote unlawful behaviour face enforcement action”.

“Charities that engage in unlawful activities such as vandalism, trespassing and assault undermines public trust and confidence in the charities sector,” Mr Hunt told The News.

“Australians are incredibly generous through their support and donations

and expect that a charity’s resources are directed towards charitable works.

“These regulations ensure charities doing the wrong thing, including actively promoting illegal activities, can be stripped of tax concession and other benefits.”

In their letter to Mr Hunt, Ms Stockigt and Ms Milne expressed thanks for his “contribution and support” to the three-year anti-AGL campaign but

said proposed changes to the charity laws “are causing grave concerns in our community”.

“If enacted, the proposed regulations have the capacity to profoundly disadvantage community based, not-for-profit groups and charitable organisations, threatening them with reprimand and even deregistration for the most inconsequential or unintentional perceived offences, such as

inadvertently blocking a footpath,” the secretaries said.

“We are deeply concerned that under the proposed changes to the regulations, some of the more enthusiastic actions of our members, or of those merely associated with the groups that collaborated during this necessary campaign, could see our sister charity organisations deregistered, even where those actions occurred without the endorsement or knowledge of the organisation.

“The regulations would deliver an onerous and thoroughly undemocratic impact to community-based organisations.”

They quoted Community Council of Australia chair, Tim Costello as saying: “Giving the charities commissioner powers to shutter a charity for a minor offence by a member is the equivalent of the electoral commissioner having the discretion to deregister the Liberal Party because a party member damages someone’s lawn when putting up a sign.”

The secretaries said the federal government had previously committed itself to reducing red tape, but the changes to the charity laws were “a far cry from that aim”.

“Adequate laws and regulations already exist to respond to any legitimate breaches of the Act.” The secretaries said they were writing on behalf of Phillip Island Conservation Society, Southern Peninsula Indigenous Flora and Fauna Network, Save Western Port Woodlands, Save Arthurs Seat, Preserve Westernport and Peninsula Preservation Group.

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By Cameron McCullough A FRIEND of mine sent me a text message asking if I’d had any adverse reaction to the vaccine.

“I didn’t,” I typed. “But since getting it, I have been able to speak fluent Pirahã, which I’m told is the native language of a near-extinct tribe living in the Amazon basin”.

My friend replied with a “thumbs up”.

He didn’t seem to think it odd that I had become instantly bilingual with an exotic language spoken by only a few hundred rainforest dwelling hunters in Brazil. That, it seems, was plausible.

You see, in this Year of Our Lord 2021, almost anything is believable.

Indeed, the bigger the lie, the better.

Recently I watched an interview with Martin Baron, the outgoing editor of the respected Washington Post (Married at First Sight must not have been on). Asked what had changed in the 20 years he had been in the job, he replied: “When I started, people wanted information; now they just want affirmation.”

People have their own set of views, garnered from social media, their uneducated but loud speaking friends, or the back of a sauce bottle. They won’t budge and only seek information that reinforces their existing beliefs.

Many of these people are members of Generation S, which I have coined to represent the man-bunned baristas and young tradies that gather under the clocks at Flinders Street Station protesting against lockdowns while spending their days behaving in a rule-flouting manner that prolong the lockdowns. The S stands for selfish.

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Generation S, providing a platform for their entitled views on individual rights, while ignoring the right of others to be protected from those same rule-flouting individuals. But it has been a bad week for RDA. It has been permanently banned from Facebook for spreading erroneous coronavirus information. It has even resorted to selling off propaganda stickers on eBay for just $7 for a pack of 75. On the plus side the eBay account has 100 per cent positive feedback.

The “truth” about vaccine deaths is a prime example of the narrative being pushed by RDA and Generation S. The Therapeutic Goods Administration produces a weekly report on the vaccine. Last week’s report stated that 447 Australian had died after being vaccinated. This is the point where the man-bunned baristas, young tradies and market gardeners hit Facebook with their outrage and start organising another protest.

“This vaccine is killing us!” They fail to read the beginning of the very same sentence that states that the

TGA has investigated these cases and found just seven deaths are linked to vaccines. Seven out of the 8,255,473 vaccines administered.

The 447 who died after being vaccinated included those who died from pre-existing illness, old age, being struck by lightning, or from being forced to watch Married At First Sight. Simply, they have died after the vaccine, not because of the vaccine.

“It is a government cover-up!” scream the man-bunned baristas, young tradies, market gardeners and the kebab shop owner with perfectly manicured facial hair as he stands with fellow protestors looking for a police horse to punch.

Surely, in “How to suppress Democracy 101” they would teach that you’d be better off just keeping the 447 number quiet rather than providing it and lying about the seven.

I feel a need to get to the point. I have had my two jabs. So has every eligible member of my extended family. So have most of the staff of this esteemed publication. I am damn keen to get this behind us. To do this, we need many more people vaccinated and I encourage you to do it. Don’t delay. Do it this week.

Please, don’t take the word of the man-bunned baristas, young tradies, market gardeners and the kebab shop owner looking for a police horse to punch. Don’t take the word of the family member or friends trying to pressure you to not get vaccinated.

Don’t even take my word for it. I’m just a middle-aged guy who often forgets to put the bins out.

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Port fined over foreshore clearing Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au THE Port of Hastings Authority has been fined $20,000 at Frankston Magistrate’s Court for unauthorised vegetation removal in February 2020.

The 7200 square metres of foreshore cleared was adjacent to the Crib Point jetty.

The port authority was prosecuted by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council after the authority failed to gain approval for the clearing.

The court was told that representatives of the Port of Hastings Authority and power company AGL - which planned to establish a now-abandoned gas import terminal at the jetty - had met with a council arborist in mid-2018 to discuss removal of some vegetation around the boundary of the property.

The authority then hired a contractor to remove virtually all the vegetation from the site, leaving a few significant trees.

The shire was told in late February 2020 of the clearing and subsequently inspected the site.

Marita Foley SC, for the Port of Hastings Authority, pleaded guilty to a single charge and, in arguing for a reduced fine, said that the contractor had gone beyond the scope of works required, and that the clearing had been done to mitigate bushfire risk.

The shire’s legal representative, Luke English, stated that “the claim … that the offence results from a lack of oversight by the contractor … is just simply wrong".

“This doesn't fall on the contractor's feet. It is the lack of oversight,” Mr English said.

He said a permit would have been required from the shire if the vegetation clearing had been done to mitigate the threat of bushfire.

However, a permit had never been granted.

The magistrate noted that the hearing saw “one instrument of government was taking action against another instrument of government in front of a third arm of government”.

CLEARING at Crib Point has resulted in a $20,000 for the Port of Hastings Development Authority.

Ms Foley conceded it was a case of negligence.

The authority was fined $20,000 and ordered to pay $6000 to the shire in legal costs but did not record a conviction.

In response to questions from The News, Port of Hastings Development Authority Malcolm Geier, provided the following response from “a spokesperson”: “We acknowledge that more should have been done to oversee the works undertaken by our contractor during bushfire mitigation works in early 2020.

“A bushfire risk assessment has been undertaken, with work on a bushfire management plan underway.

“We will put this plan in place before the 2021/22 bushfire season to reduce risk of bushfires and help protect the community and environment near the Port of Hastings.”

The spokesperson did not say if the contractor had been paid for the clearing work near the jetty.

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NEWS DESK Working lunch: Members of Peninsula Business Networking at their 4 August lunch are, from left, Nathan Rayner, Teresa Westgarth, Adrian Raftery, Kylie Raftery, Eric Staplies. Pictures: Supplied

Networking for business DESPITE small businesses being hit hard, membership of Peninsula Business Networking has doubled during the COVID crisis.

The not-for-profit group’s events coordinator Kathy Edwards said the increase in numbers was due to “an influx of new start-ups on the Mornington Peninsula and established business owners wishing to extend their business relationships circles and open opportunities to attract more clients”.

There were 36 members at the PBN lunch, at Red Gum Barbecue, Red Hill on Wednesday 4 August.

“The event was part of PBN’s monthly events available for any small to medium sized business owners on the peninsula or organisations supporting small business,” Ms Edwards said.

Volunteers on the PBN committee “who are passionate about supporting local businesses” are president Merrin Munroe, secretary Rondelle Douglas, membership Nathan Rayner, treasurer Melissa McKean, Fausto Sinni and Ms Edwards.

“The idea is to have a forum where likeminded business owners can get together support each other, cross promote and open new opportunities for their business,” Ms Edwards said.

Holding events at different locations gave business owners the chance to “attend multiple events and showcase our beautiful region”.

Ms Edwards guest speakers were at breakfasts and lunches while evening events were for networking.

The next event will be a lunch on Wednesday 15 September at two venues in Sorrento: Ocean Beach Pavilion and Carmel at Sorrento.

PBN membership is $75 a year (corporate $500), details: members.peninsulabusinessnetwork.org.au/

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POLICE closed a 100-guest house party in Mount Eliza on Saturday and spent much of the day patrolling surrounding streets turning potential guests away.

Sergeant Daniel Patton, of Mornington police, said sound and stage equipment for the illegal gathering had been set up at the private house in Clendon Close, off Tower Road, on Saturday 14 August.

The house backs onto the Mt Eliza Ashram, in Tower Road, and it is believed guests had been instructed to park in that property’s car park.

After hearing about the proposed party on Friday night, police began their patrols early on Saturday as guests began arriving and “turned away lots of cars”.

Around 10 invitees were issued $200 fines for not wearing face masks and a “couple of people” fined $1817 for being beyond their five kilometre limit. All were then turned away.

The homeowner, 44, was fined $200 for failing to wear a face mask and is being investigated for the more serious charge of refusing to comply with a direction requirement which carries an $1817 fine.

“Police were there all day,” Sergeant Patton said. “At least half a dozen were there for their entire shift and had blocked off all areas where party-goers could have been expected to park.”

Sergeant Patton said the host was a “known agitator and protester” against COVID-19 restrictions.

Coincidentally, ashram followers were being urged on Saturday night to join an online celebration of Divya Diksha.

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Peninsula a ‘pretend’ metro area — MP Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au THE state opposition has told the government to “stop pretending” the Mornington Peninsula is part of metropolitan Melbourne.

Mornington MP David Morris criticised the Premier Daniel Andrews in parliament for avoiding repeated demands to reclassify the peninsula as regional.

“The fact that the premier was not prepared to address the issue directly makes it clear that there is no justification for the current situation,” Mr Morris said. “The response confirms that this is nothing more than a bureaucratic convenience.

“The peninsula is not an extension of the metropolitan area. The standard of government services on the Mornington Peninsula is not up to metropolitan standards. It is not now, and it never has been.

“The interests of the peninsula are complementary to the metropolitan area, but there are significant differences. It is time those differences were recognised, and it is time the government stopped hiding behind the status quo and started addressing the need for change.”

Mornington Peninsula Shire wants the municipality to be classified as peri-regional, giving it a half-way distinction so it can receive the benefits of being regional and metropolitan (“Shire seeks metro breaks with benefits” The News 2/8/21).

Cr Steve Holland said regionalisation had been a longstanding issue on the peninsula

“since well before the pandemic”.

He had earlier asked on Facebook: “Should the Mornington Peninsula receive the same regional classification as Greater Geelong?

Should lockdowns be more targeted?” “[The questions] received a huge response,” Cr Holland told The News. “The results, as at the time of writing, are 1418 yes and 77 no. This is quite staggering at almost a 18:1 ratio and climbing every minute.”

Cr Holland said social media was a “crude tool to gain quick feedback but, in this case, there’s no denying the overwhelming view of residents”.

“Regardless of one’s view about our classification or how it corresponds to COVID-19 lockdowns, if the state government continues to classify us as metropolitan then it’s reasonable to expect a level of infrastructure funding commensurate with that classification.

“Unfortunately, Labor MP Chris Brayne [Nepean] has been completely silent. He needs to step up and make sure the peninsula is getting its fair share.”

In response, Mr Brayne said: “Cr Holland has not picked up the phone once to speak to me about these issues. I urge him to put aside his political self-interest and talk to me one-on-one on how we can improve the peninsula.

“I ran for Nepean in 2018 because the peninsula wasn’t getting its fair share … finally, Rosebud Primary, Rosebud Secondary and Dromana Primary are getting rebuilt and our buses are getting improved. There remains so much more to do.”

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THE designation of the Mornington Peninsula as regional rather than metropolitan is a priority of the Committee for Mornington Peninsula.

“It is very confusing to industry on the peninsula that we are included in metropolitan Melbourne, yet Geelong isn’t,” board member Shannon Smit said.

“Greater Geelong has a population of 252,000 and is 79 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD and the peninsula’s population is 165,800 and it is 70 kilometres from the CBD, so it doesn’t appear that the rules are being applied fairly.”

Mr Smit said regional Victoria had access to a range of state government initiatives through agencies such as Regional Development Victoria.

These include reductions in payroll tax, land tax, and access to the $500 million Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund to help overcome the challenges of living and working outside of urban areas.

She said peninsula residents and businesses faced all the challenges of a regional community, without access to finance and support received by regional areas.

Mr Smit said that committee believed designating the peninsula “regional” would “open up many opportunities currently denied to this community”.

“We keep hearing time and time again that local employment, access to education and services and the opportunity for local businesses to compete, is being hindered by the peninsula being lumped in with metropolitan Melbourne,” she said.

“Not being designated regional is harming our capacity to provide meaningful jobs, ensure reasonable access to post-secondary education opportunities and to secure government support for key services, project funding and government program eligibility.”

The committee says 125 responses to a survey of “local issues” found that 92 per cent supported the push to make the peninsula regional.

Mr Smit said the committee would be “seeking to meet with all levels of government to present a case for a change in the [peninsula’s] status”.

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Quarry still draws attention after 50 years ARTIST Sharyn Madder turned back the clock recently to recall an anxious moment more than 50 years ago.

At the time the Frankston student was so horrified by plans for a quarry on Arthurs Seat that she drew a cartoon, right, that was published in the The Frankston Standard.

“I only remembered the cartoon when going through my mum's clippings,” Madder, who has kept her passion for nature as an artist who specialises in environmental education to teach children about conservation, said.

She says the cartoon is relevant as the Ross Trust, owner of Hillview Quarries, is proposing a new, larger “Botanic Gardens-sized” quarry on Arthurs Seat.

“The quarry will be 800 metres from Red Hill Con-

solidated School and will destroy pristine bushland that’s home to koalas and threatened and endangered species,” Madder said.

“When the proposal came out I just couldn't believe we were back here again.

“After more than 50 years it seems we haven’t moved on much and we aren’t valuing the environment more.”

Madder went back to the drawing board to pen a new cartoon, left, depicting the Ross Trust’s plans.

“I hope the cartoon will help people understand what they are going to lose if this quarry goes ahead, and how important it is to protect the little pockets of bushland that remain down here,” she said.

“People are busy going about their lives and not paying too much attention until it’s too late.”

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IT is lockdown No.6 and one year since Hastings-based photographer Celia Furt warned against feeding junk food to birds.

Furt was out with her camera again last week to show that not much has changed.

“The photos tell the same story as last year: people during lockdown feeding junk food to the pelicans and seagulls,” she said.

“However, the difference is that last year the signs weren't up as the fishing pier at Hastings was in the middle of being rebuilt and was closed off to the public.

“Despite the signs, people are careless, they are still feeding human food to the birds.

“I know that it feels like fun raising such a feeding frenzy among the birds but, at the end of the day, people are just poisoning them. Birds cannot digest bread, fries, pizza and whatever else people are feeding them.

“The food birds cannot digest gets stuck in their throats and crops, and they die a terrible death.

“Birds can literally fall from the sky.”

Toasting success: Dave Leggo, second from left, and Luke Matthews, far right, celebrate their XPD win at Palm Cove, Queensland. Pictures: Supplied

Taking adventure racing to the limit Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au TWO Mount Eliza men are taking adventure racing to a new level as competitors in XPD events.

XPD is expedition-style adventure racing in which international teams of four hike, mountain bike, and kayak for three to six days over all types of terrain, usually far from medical assistance.

Racing day and night over a 500 kilometre course they push themselves to the limits of their endurance – just for the thrill of competing.

Under race rules all team members must complete all sections of the

course and they must never be more than 100 metres apart. Courses are inspired by the local terrain and kept secret up until hours before the start.

Teams then receive their maps and race books pointing out the various checkpoints they must navigate to on their journey.

David Leggo, 48, and Lucas Matthews, 42, last month won the all-male category of their race at Palm Cove, Queensland, called XPD Australia 2020 after the event was postponed last year due to COVID-19.

About 35 teams competed, with five teams of four contesting the all-male category. Their “trophies” were rocks taken from the course with small plaques inlaid on them.

Leggo, married with two boys, is a civil engineer at Melbourne Water. He started competing in adventure racing in 2007 and has tackled various styles of events at least annually. His main role is to navigate the team around the course with a compass and maps.

Matthews, married with three boys and a girl, is a manager at BOC Gases.

He was “dragged” into adventure racing by Leggo a few years ago and has gone straight into competing in events.

“We enjoy the challenge,” Leggo said. “Also, we get to go places where people normally wouldn’t be allowed, such as large cattle stations of hundreds of square kilometres with gorges and rivers … lots of cool places.”

The mind-numbing sensation of sleep deprivation is common in all the longer races. “I’ve done five big events over five-10 days over the time and the lack of sleep for days on end can cause you to hallucinate and become disoriented,” Leggo said. This was problematic as the teams must carefully navigate their own courses using maps, with the aim of choosing the most precise route, similar to orienteering.

Leggo and Matthews train hard, often heading out at 4am to run along the cliffs at Mount Eliza and Mornington and finishing off with multiple laps of Moorooduc quarry reserve.

They train for the mountain bike sections at Two Bays track and up steep

Ash eyes ‘next level’ in AFLW BELEURA Junior Football Club is celebrating its first AFLW signing.

Under-18 Ash Richards was snapped up by St Kilda with pick 12 in the recent AFLW draft.

The Saints had noted her versatility in the midfield and up forward, as well as her athleticism and ability to find the goals.

Growing up as an avid Geelong supporter, Richards began at Beleura as a 13-year-old. Her football skills developed further each season, resulting in her being selected in inter-league, V/Line Cup, Dandenong Stingrays and Vic Country squads.

This season she co-captained Dandenong Stingrays and, at the end of the girls’ NAB League season, was invited to play with Port Melbourne’s VFLW side. In the lead up to the draft she impressed recruiters in her four games with Port and three solid performances for Vic Country in the NAB AFLW National Championships.

Juggling year 12 and footy commitments has been a challenge and Richards says she plans to take a gap year next year so she can focus purely on footy. “I’ve already noticed it’s another level up,” she said of settling into St Kilda. “VFL was next level to Stingrays and this is another level again. It’s hard, but it’ll be worth it. It’ll just help make me better.”

Beleura was one of the first clubs on the Mornington Peninsula to field all-girls’ teams and the club continues to have a strong female footy program with players from under-10s through to under-18s, including several potential AFLW draftees.

“We’re so proud that Ash started her footy at Beleura and has worked her way through to the big time, club president Aaron Brew said. “To us, she’ll always be a Beleura girl. We hope she can find the time to come down and run some drills with the younger girls.

“To have an AFLW player picked from your club, that’s pretty inspiring for our young footballers.”

Although the home and away season has only just finished, Beleura is already looking ahead to 2022.

“We’ll be doing a bit in the off season as we know a lot of kids have missed out on a lot of footy through COVID,” Brew said.

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bike trails at Red Hill and paddle their kayaks from the beach at Mount Eliza.

To simulate race requirements, they load their packs with 20kg of weights.

Leggo said most competitors were in the 40-50 age range because equipment, such as bikes and kayaks, could be expensive and time off for younger people was often hard to come by.

When events finish they like to take a few days to recuperate. After driving to a race at Townsville while his family flew up, Leggo said they then spent three weeks driving home down the coast.

Two other team members Jarrod Mitchell and Andy Turner live in the inner suburbs. They are all looking forward to their next challenge.

Energy advice A FREE webinar by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council will cover the benefits of hot water heat pumps and reverse cycle air conditioners.

The shire says replacing a conventional electric hot water system with a hot water heat pump could save a typical family up to 70 per cent in running costs. Savings of up to 55 per cent could be made by replacing a gas storage hot water system.

The webinar – 12pm-1pm, Thursday 19 August – complements the shire’s solar and energy bulk buy program offering discounts on appliances and free and tailored advice on products suitable for a range of homes and budgets.

The aim is to make houses more energy efficient, comfortable and cost-effective to run.

The webinar will give an overview of the council’s bulk buy program being run in conjunction with the Australian Energy Foundation and product supplier RMS Heating and Cooling.

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To learn how to raise chooks a fun workshop by Chooktopia will cover their health, nutrition, housing, protection from predators and pests, as well as the sustainability and circular economy benefits of keeping them.

The session will also cover local laws and guidelines for planning a productive chook yard.

The workshop will be held at the Eco Living Display Centre, The Briars, 10.30am12pm, Saturday 2 October. The cost is $20 each.

Visit mornpen.vic.gov.au/ecolivingworkshops to book a place. Other environment events are also listed.

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Red tape crushes a ‘community’ garden Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au A GARDEN at Balnarring where residents could pick their own vegetables, chat with neighbours and learn about plants is no more thanks to council red tape.

The garden, along the fence line in a public walkway between properties on Wattle Street, was the handiwork of 82-year-old Greg Merlo who looked after it like his own but was always happy to share its bountiful produce.

He and his wife Anna twice a week cooked up pasta for their eight to 10 mainly elderly neighbours from the garden’s tomatoes, eggplants and zucchinis.

“It was something that drew the community together,” said Mr Merlo, who before his retirement was principal of Westpark Primary School at Hastings.

“I spent much of last year leaning on a shovel talking to people.”

He said the garden “grew by suggestion” with neighbours adding their ideas and helping with the chores and picking what they wanted. It produced 20 pumpkins last year and even had a fig tree.

“The local joke was somebody telling me they had taken all my figs,” Mr Merlo said, adding that the vegetables were complemented by a variety of flowers.

“I’d go outside and it would take me two hours to come back inside. Everyone wanted to have a chat and learn about gardening and, of course, pick some vegetables.

“I had hoped to create plots for kids in the area to learn about plants and their care.”

A bout of septicaemia put Mr Merlo in hospital towards the end of last year and reduced outdoor activities.

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BALNARRING residents show their support for the garden that Greg Merlo grew in a public walkway. Picture: Yanni because, despite the garden looking “absolutely lovely last October”, the winds of officialdom were about to blow it away.

Mr Merlo said a council officer knocked on his door and told him the garden was illegal and had to go or he would face a $2400 fine.

“The next minute, a man arrived with a rotary hoe and set to work and now it is gone,” he said.

“I was hanging out hoping something could be done, but I haven’t fought it too hard as I have been sick.

“However, I really would have loved to have been able to wait until spring.”

Neighbours said Crs David Gill and Antonella Celi had supported the garden as a way of productively bringing the community together.

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“Quite a few people spoke to me about how they supported the garden and I agree with them,” he said.

“We should be encouraging people to do this type of thing. If there’s a policy saying it is not allowed, then we should be changing the policy.

“However, once someone makes a complaint the council has to act on it.”

The shire’s community safety and compliance manager Shannon Maynard acknowledged the Merlos grew the fruit and vegetables with the “best intentions” but that “concerns … had been raised by several nearby residents”.

“The location is inappropriate for a community garden as it’s at the end of a small residential

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court, backs onto an arterial road and is a reserve set aside for drainage,” he said.

“No fines have been issued … but [they] have agreed to remove the infrastructure they’ve put in place by the end of winter.”

Mr Maynard said growing and sharing fruit and vegetables was a “wonderful thing that strengthens community connections”.

“We have a range of policies and community information kits to encourage this practice and have a policy of issuing permits to householders wishing to plant on their nature strip,” he said.

“We are keen to work with the couple and the broader Balnarring community to gauge the level of interest in establishing a community garden in a more appropriate location.”

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It follows Mornington Chamber of Commerce’s concerns about the impacts COVID-19 and the lockdowns are having on small businesses and the community, with many businesses and residents “struggling and only just staying afloat”.

“We have so many awesome hospitality businesses on Main Street and surrounds,” Mornington Chamber of Commerce’s marketing and promotions co-ordinator Alexandra Levy said.

“We are conscious that locals are doing their best to support others and we thank everyone for this.”

Combined with this, the chamber and Mornington Community Information and Support

Centre have initiated a Pay it Forward scheme whereby customers buy a voucher from a participating venue and they will ensure it gets to a resident in need.

Depending on the venue, the vouchers may be exchanged for meals or redeemed at the business where they were purchased. “Whichever the case, know your support is going a long way and touching people in these very uncertain times,” Ms Levy said.

“Remember, too, that it gives people an opportunity to sample delicious food from venues they otherwise would not be able to visit.”

The Pay It Forward Mornington four-week campaign runs from Tuesday 17 August to Tuesday 14 September.

Details: Email the chamber at info@morningtonchamber.com.au

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Letters - 300 words maximum and including full name, address and contact number - can be sent to The News, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or emailed to: team@mpnews.com.au

Banned for speaking out about animal neglect Mornington Peninsula Shire loves to silence people who speak out about their animal shelter.

I was a volunteer at [the Mornington] animal shelter and was banned from working there because I spoke out about the neglect of the animals in its care.

I currently post the animals for adoption and those that are impounded, and I have also set up a cheap pet desexing and microchipping program for financially disadvantaged residents.

In its domestic animals’ management plan, the shire promised these initiatives, but of course nothing has happened.

Surely these are jobs the paid council staff should be doing with the money they make from our pet registrations, impound fees, release fees and pet fines.

Due to speaking out about the pound, the shire has now banned me from its Facebook page, which I can no longer see online or comment on.

I have been abused by council staff and their friends and relatives on Facebook many times.

Screen shots of this abuse were sent to the CEO and the mayor, but I have not received any response, despite this council having an employee code of conduct.

This council has also denied me the right to speak for three minutes at a council meeting, which is allowed at many other councils.

Trying to gain access to this ratepayer pound is almost impossible, when looking for your lost pet. They will cite COVID (even when not in lockdown, and the libraries and service centres are open) and quarantine, to not let you in to check if your lost pet is impounded. Isn’t the role of a shelter to reunite pets with owners and to re-home unclaimed pets?

The shire should hold its head in shame.

Rosy Fischer, Mornington

Making headlines Cr Anthony Marsh is not backward in putting himself forward. In his first term in office he has managed to be a headline act in our local paper on at least four occasions.

An urgent motion to have our Lord’s Prayer removed from council meetings (“God struck off agenda” The News 12/7/21).

Councillors approved an $8000 director’s course for Cr Marsh.

Cr Marsh nominates himself as council delegate on the Bass Park Trust, where apparently, he is not wanted.

Cr Marsh nominates himself as small business champion.

At the most recent council meeting in July, he is quoted as saying “it was unfortunate that the tensions are targeted at me. I don’t get what the problem is” (“Champion’ for small business” The News 10/8/21).

Perhaps therein lays the answer. The fact is, as a new kid on the block, he has yet to prove his ability to his peers and to the constituents he represents, which is why his qualifications for his latest role were called into question, no doubt resulting in a tense council meeting.

It is one thing to be ambitious and another to have your ambitions accepted by all. Councillors may well be looking over their shoulders to see “what next”.

Beverley Treloar, Mornington

Challenge plan Is the Mornington Peninsula Shire completely out of touch with the majority of residents in proposing a significant and life changing planning amendment: Planning Scheme Amendment C219morn?

As everyone I have spoken to is horrified to learn of this proposed planning amendment especially the proposed 23 per cent increase in population and multi-storey unit developments along the Port Philip coastline.

The current infrastructure - space on beaches, narrow one to two-lane lane road, lack of parking - cannot handle the current population, especially in the summer and holiday times.

I urge every resident to object to [the planning amendment] otherwise, if such amendment proceeds in its current form, the peninsula will soon be suburbia and changed forever.

Rowan Clark, Mount Eliza

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Gold standard Those magical (and legal) 120 minutes of getting out of the house to exercise are like gold for many of us trapped down on the ‘Ninch.

But now, someone down here rightly deserves a huge pat on the back and some media recognition. Hell, even a gold medal. No, they’re not a local champion from the Tokyo Olympics, although having recently watching our Aussies was another welcome relief and distraction from lockdown.

I don’t know who exactly should get this medal, but they have certainly put a smile on the faces of hundreds of peninsula locals. Their achievement? The resurfacing of our beloved (but often maligned) Bay Trail.

Finally, the Tootgarook to Rye section of this shared pathway has received some overdue love, attention and investment.

No longer a risky venture with wide cracks, exposed tree roots, crumbling edges, but now a delightful asphalt avenue to appreciate as we can roll, walk and glide our way to two hours of pure escapism from our locked down abodes.

Do yourself a favour people, head out and celebrate this now magnificent, beautifully resurfaced trail but, more importantly, let’s find out just who deserves some credit. Peninsularians(?) all want to show their thanks.

Dan Mason, Tootgarook

Footpath fail There are no footpaths on either side of Nepean highway to get to shops or recreational walking from Dromana holiday village.

I have seen young mums with prams and elderly people with walking frames having to walk in the bicycle lane.

I was walking in the bike lane and a police van pulled up and asked me to please not walk there as it is dangerous.

I have contacted Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and, in their opinion, it is not a priority.

The local councillor David Gill toed the council line - we are obviously not the nob end of Red Hill.

Nepean MP Chris Brayne, while sympathetic, said this was a local council issue.

Do we have to wait until someone is run down before something is done?

Geoffrey Ball, Dromana

Centrelink ‘win’ Flinders MP [and Health and Aged Care Minister] Greg Hunt has proudly announced on Facebook that the Centrelink office in Mornington will not be closed by his government. Wow, not doing something is now counted as some kind of achievement.

I guess if you were the minister responsible for the vaccine rollout stuff up you would probably view sweeping your driveway as a noteworthy achievement.

Ross Hudson, Mount Martha

Mixed messages In times of crisis, incompetent leaders are a liability. The Liberal federal government’s epic failure to implement adequate quarantine facilities has proved this, to our detriment. If adequate facilities had been built immediately, it would have saved many lives and billions of Australian taxpayer dollars.

With a model like [the Northern Territory’s] Howard Springs built in each state, lockdowns (which have all been caused by breaches from hotels) could have been avoided.

In my opinion the Prime Minister Scott Morrison appeared to be unable to grasp the danger of shared air for more than a year while insisting that hotels were an adequate solution. Even after numerous lockdowns caused by hotel breaches.

Then there is the problem of the vaccine strollout.

According to a media report by Callum Foote (1/6/21): “Pfizer had allegedly offered Australia priority options for the vaccine in July 2020.

According to [Flinders MP and Health and Aged Care Minister Greg] Hunt, the government rejected the offer citing “medical advice”, deciding instead to back the AstraZeneca vaccine.

According to Bill Bowtell, UNSW Adjunct

Professor of Strategic Health Policy: “We could have had 40 million doses by the start of January, and the same coverage rates of adults as seen in the US, UK and Israel.”

Sources say the government could not have possibly decided on “medical advice” because it wasn’t available at the time. The medical advice – the USFDA’s approval of Pfizer – didn’t occur until the end of 2020.”

If this report is correct, I want to know why Hunt rejected the offer of vaccines from Pfizer?

I believe both Hunt and Morrison owe us an explanation. I won’t hold my breath, but I do hope people remember these epic failures when the election rolls around.

Vicki Sullivan, St Andrews Beach

Climate inaction What an embarrassment our PM really is. When a supposedly good Christian like Scott Morrison stands in front of the media and waffles on about not doing anything about the dire state of our planet after the quite frightening report by the IPCC about the warming of our planet.

His deputy, the other good Christian Barnaby Joyce, was even more delusional about our need to act on climate change. He keeps saying I want to see the plan; I want to see the costing of the plan. Has it not occurred to him that the plan needs to be formulated by the government he’s a part of? The government that he’s the deputy of and has done little up to now. On the contrary, they’re spruiking the myth of carbon sequestration and dirty hydrogen as if that actually is a working solution to the planet’s, and our, dilemma.

If the LNP has a death wish for its members and supporters, I and half of the population of Australia are not lemmings that want to follow them to a gruelling slow death and everlasting singing of hallelujahs .

I would have thought a real leader of people would govern for all and make a bit of an effort to make it possible for our kids and grandkids to have a chance of some sort of liveable future.

Shame on them all.

Rupert Steiner, Balnarring Beach

Flying the flag The flags show on the mast in Sorrento are flying correctly as it has a gaff arm (“All a flutter over flag protocol” Letters 10/8/21). In the Flag Act it says, “On a flagpole fitted with a gaff, fly the Australian flag on the gaff, which is the position of honour”.

Norm Kaye, Safety Beach

Flag is correct I was and still am involved with the Sorrento Portsea RSL and at the time of the installation of the yardarm at the top of the hill on the Main Street, Sorrento we had a lot of comment regarding the Australia national flag not being at the highest point on the yard arm (“All a flutter over flag protocol” Letters 10/8/21).

After consultation with RSL Victoria and following correct flag etiquette our understanding of the situation is as follows: When displayed on a flagpole fitted with a yardarm as the one in Sorrento is, with a flag of a sovereign nation or a state flag and the yardarm is fitted with a gaff, then the flag on the gaff has the position of honour, although the national flag is then lower than another flag flying from the peak as is correct in the photograph accompanying the letter.

The tradition originated on the days of sailing ships and was designed to keep the flag from the ship’s rigging I believe that the way flags are displayed on the yardarm at Sorrento is indeed correct.

Michael Jeffreson, Blairgowrie

Correct display Before criticising the volunteers to attend to the raising and lowering of the flags at the entrance to Sorrento some fact checking should have done (“All a flutter over flag protocol” Letters 10/8/21).

The pole in question has a gaff rig. If a flag pole is fitted with a gaff, the Australian national flag should be flown from the peak of the gaff, which is the position of honour, even though the Australian national flag is then lower than the flag flying from the top of the flagpole.

Not a mistake by someone who is not aware of the order of precedence, or some woke council person, but locals who are aware of the protocol for flying the Australian national flag.

C Granger, Sorrento

Gaff over flags There seems to be confusion about the Sorrento flag pole.

There are no jack staffs on the pole. A jack staff is a small flag pole on the bow of a ship, hence irrelevant.

I think the writer means the horizontal arm is a yard arm and the angled arm is a gaff. His protocol is correct for poles without a gaff.

For poles with a gaff the Department of the Prime Minister states in its official guidance for displaying Australian flags that the national flag is to be flown from the gaff even though it is not the highest point. Only the national flag should be flown on the gaff.

This is a British tradition going back six centuries to King Henry VIII and adopted by Australia. To say it is a woke idea and illegal is absolute nonsense, The Sorrento flags are flown in their correct position.

Warwick Harper, Blairgowrie

Open inspections When Victorians buy, sell or rent a property, they are making some of the most significant financial decisions of their lives. And, as a result, it’s imperative they’re informed and have had opportunity to undertake critical due diligence.

Inspecting homes is a fundamental aspect of property transaction due diligence. Without it, buyers and renters are flying blind, and sellers and rental providers aren’t able to position their asset at its best.

Lockdown regulations that ban property inspection by private appointment are creating an unnecessary burden on the property market, impacting aspiring homeowners and mum and dad investors. Most critically, they’re stopping many people from being able access rental properties so they can put a roof over their heads.

With the inevitability of more snap lockdowns until a COVID-19 vaccination target is reached, the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) is calling for the Victorian government to remove this unnecessary and onerous restriction and allow the sector to get on with essential business.

Private inspections can be held safely.

In doing so, the state will benefit through more job security for the tens of thousands of property sector employees. And, of course, the government’s own coffers will be bolstered by the return of property taxes.

The fact remains that many tenants will not be required to repay waived rents and a number of others are unlikely to have the capacity to repay any deferred rents in the near term, or if ever.

Tenants and owners must be supported.

Suffocating a sector with unnecessary rules is impacting the health, safety and mental wellbeing of the community and we shudder at the thought of potential longer-term consequences.

Gil King, CEO Real Estate Institute of Victoria

Climate friendly vegans The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) only issues its report every five years, and the latest one has just landed. The results are devastating, but not surprising for anyone who has turned on the news and seen the unprecedented bushfires, heatwaves and droughts, floods, coral bleaching and storms ravaging our planet, which will all continue to intensify in the near term.

Under the 2015 Paris Agreement, nations agreed to hold global warming to well below two, and preferably under 1.5 degrees, compared to pre-industrial levels. The IPCC now says Earth is likely to get close to or reach 1.5 degrees in the next decade. We are on track for three degrees of warming which will create catastrophic effects across the planet – more severe weather events, a global refugee crisis and disastrous impacts on the world economy.

There is little time left to avoid 1.5 degrees of planetary warming. While governments are slowly and often unwillingly starting to tackle energy policy, UN climate change reports have consistently called for us to do something easy and effective: eat less meat.

The IPCC describes plant-based diets as a major opportunity for mitigating and adapting to climate change through reduced methane production and reversing land clearing for grazing or fodder.

Going vegan is the best way each of us can help avoid the looming environmental catastrophe. It will improve our health and save billions of animals from wretched lives and agonising deaths.

Mimi Bekhechi, PETA

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12,000 Acres Supports 50,000 People Compiled by Cameron McCullough “TRAVELLER,” Frankston, shows what can be done under a system of intense culture: To the Editor.

Sir, The visitor to Frankston indeed must be struck with the display of fine fruit, vegetables and other farm produce offered to the highest bidder as the market day comes round.

There the frugal housekeeper without the middleman, may provide supplies to keep the family in clover until the next current cash falls due.

The grower here has to be content with what he can get in the local market according to supply and demand.

The Mornington Peninsula has a great future. Nature has done much for it, and left the rest to man.

Yet it is strange how few settlers have made it their home. The bush, sea and mountain air makes it a delightful place of residence, and its proximity to Melbourne, with good train service, should place it within the ambit of the busy city man.

Frankston has a very fine golf course and a round or two on the links once or twice a week should help to keep the doctor from the door of the erie.

The bush and scrub land, properly cleared and tilled, should support a small colony of active yeomen, the mainstay of all prosperous communities.

The old type of settler at the back of beyond the Dividing Range has made room for the modern man.

He thrives on wheat, but it takes a small fortune to start a going concern

today.

An island, 12 x 6 miles, in the English Channel turns over a yearly revenue of much more than £1,500,000 out of tomatoes and potatoes alone.

The land under intense cultivation does not exceed 12,000 acres, yet it has a population of 50,000 souls and about 2000 farmers. *** TOMORROW night’s programme at the Frankston Pictures will include Mitchell Lewis and Fritzie Brunette in Holman Day’s story, “King Spruce,” and Ann Luther in “Neglected Wives.”

The serial “Bride 13” will commence its screening on Wednesday, August 24th, when the supporting features will be Eileen Percy in “The Husband Hunter” and William Farnum in “Drag Harlan.” *** THE new villas erected at Somerville

by Messrs Arthur Thornell and Bert Gomm are now completed, and are quite a credit to the builders and an ornament to the district. *** THE death of Miss Rose Hannah Gould, daughter of Mr and Mrs T. M. Gould, Nolan St, Frankston, took place at the Alfred Hospital on Sunday last.

The funeral took place at Frankston on Tuesday, when the Rev. A. P. McFarlane officiated at the graveside. *** THE late Mr W. C. Bell, whose death occurred recently at Dunolly, was the father of Mr Chas. L. Bell, of Frankston. ***

CONSTABLE Robert Dyball, of the Frankston police, has been transferred to the Kiewa district.

It is understood the transferrance signifies promotion. *** THE little son of Mr and Mrs J. H. Williams, of Hastings Road, Frankston, recently cut his leg with a slasher, and had to have 22 stitches inserted. *** MR and Mrs A. Samuels, who have taken over Seacombe House, Carrum, formerly resided at Esendon.

They propose renovating Seacombe House throughout, and making it one of the finest tourist houses on the bayside. *** AT the last meeting of the Shire Council, Cr Griffeth stated that owing to the pressure of private business on his time he was not seeking re-election at the coming elections.

He said that while in the council he had enjoyed himself thoroughly (Laughter) and although he had attacked one of the officials he had done so from a sense of public duty and had no personal feeling in the matter.

He expressed good wishes to all the councillors and officers, and only hoped the quarry would yet prove the success some had said it would be.

(Laughter).

The Shire President, and Crs Oates and Murray expressed regret at Cr Griffeth’s retirement. *** HOLY Trinity Church, Hastings, was the scene of a very charming wedding

GALLERY TALK Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery is gearing up to launch our Spring Festival of Drawing – featuring a series of exhibitions focussed on drawing including expansive wall drawings by eleven contemporary Australian artists and a two week school holiday program for kids and adults.

For the first time at MPRG, the gallery walls will be completely transformed by artists Penny Evans, Emily Floyd, Tony Garifalakis, Julia Gorman, Yuria Okamura, Jason Phu, Kerrie Poliness, Cameron Robbins, Gemma Smith, Lisa Waup and Jahnne Pasco-White.

One of the artists, Cameron Robbins, has created a solar powered drawing instrument which draws graphite directly onto the gallery’s foyer wall.

Inspired by the lunar eclipse, this wall drawing will accumulate each day, forming thousands of consecutive lines.

Also, part of part of MPRG’s Spring Festival of Drawing is a new project called Collection+, that pairs newly commissioned work by leading artists represented in the MPRG Collection alongside international artists.

Collection+ features new work by trailblazing artist Jess Johnson with one of the pioneers of the pop art movement Sir Eduardo Paolozzi.

Visit the MPRG website later this month or sign up to the Gallery’s e-newsletter to find out more about our Spring Festival of Drawing school holiday program. We have a range of programs for all ages, including a geometric line drawing in chalk with Kerrie Poliness and printmaking workshop with Emily Floyd and much, much, more. In September, families will be able to pick up our free ‘MY MPRG’ kids activity booklet designed by Melbourne artist, designer, and illustrator Beci Orpin. This activity book, aimed at primary school aged children will support a fun and engaging experience at the gallery.

From home, you can also check out kids’ creative activities on our website, listen to a podcast with an MPRG-exhibited artist, or do a linocut workshop with renowned printmaker David Frazer.

We hope to see you back in the Gallery soon.

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on July 13th, when Leslie Samuel Jones (late 4th Light Horse), third son of Cr and Mrs C. A. Jones, of “Bernleigh”, Hastings, and Marion Brown, second daughter of Mr George and the late Mrs Brown, of Ryanston, were united in holy matrimony by the Rev. F. Watts.

The bride looked very sweet in ivory crepe de chine and ninon, trimmed with tiny pearls, with Limerick lace veil, and carried a shower bouquet of white ericas, asparagus and stocks.

The bridesmaid, Miss V. Brown, sister of bride, was attired in ivory crepe de chine and black ninon hat, carrying a shower bouqet of pale pink carnations.

The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr J. Brown, of Phillip Island.

Mr Stanley Jones acted as groomsman.

As Mr and Mrs Jones left the church, little Irene Granham (niece of bride) hung a white satin horse shoe on the bride’s arm.

After the ceremony, the bridal party motored to the residence of the bridegroom’s parents, where about 40 guests were entertained.

The bridal cake was made and donated by Mrs A. G. Cove, Malvern.

The honeymoon was spent at Sassafras and Belgrave, the bride travelling in a navy twill costume, with hat to match. *** “THE Rose of Joy,” a cantata of special merit, will be produced, under Miss Gale’s direction, at the Mechanics’ Institute, Frankston, next Tuesday night.

The proceeds are to benefit a

worthy object – the Methodist Church Honor Board. *** AT yesterday’s city pig market, the entries of Mr J. Bradbury, of Frankston, topped the market; one pen of 5 baconers realising £8 11s 6d and another lot £8 10s. *** LAST Friday evening, at Langwarrin, a farewell social was accorded ex-Cr Berry, who is leavins the district.

There was a good attendance, and Mr William Cain, who presided, handed the guest a set of engraved pipes.

Messrs J. Clarke and H. Gamble spoke in felicitious strain in endorsing Mr Cain’s remarks. *** FIRST Association Football The last of the home and home matches will be played tomorrow.

Carrum and Somerville will meet at Somerville, and in the event of Somerville winning, the minor premiership will have to be decided on the percentages.

Mornington goes to Dromana, who, with Naval Base, are definitely out of the finals, whilst the Base plays at Hastings.

If Hastings lose – and it is difficult to see how they can be defeated – Hastings and Frankston will be still level in points, and the percentages will decide who is to have fourth place.

Victory by Hastings, however, puts Frankston definitely out. *** From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 12 August 1921

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RYAN LEE WINS FRANKSTON ARTS CENTRE OPEN EXHIBITION PRIZE 2021 RYAN Lee has taken out top honours in the Frankston Arts Centre Open Exhibition Competition 2021 with his stunning video artwork ‘Wonnarua’.

Frankston City Council Mayor Kris Bolam said “The Open Exhibition Competition is a major annual arts program delivered by Frankston City Council, which provides artists with the opportunity to address a chosen theme through their choice of medium.

“Whether it is a painting, sculpture, photography, video or textile – this year’s artists have explored the theme Change – inspired by pivotal global events, the theme was open to broad artistic interpretation and could be approached from a personal, social, historical, aesthetic or climatic perspective.

“We acknowledge and thank everyone who has been involved in the exhibition competition, including the artists and Guest Judge Simon Lawrie, who is Curator at McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery and selected this year’s winner.

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In selecting Ryan’s artwork, Mr Lawrie said: “Wonnarua captures well how things change at different speeds and often out of step with each other – while threatened by the industrial exploitation of traditional lands by non-Indigenous inhabitants, the cultural identity of the Wonnarua Nation remains strong.”

Ryan’s prize includes an exhibition and Opening Event at Frankston Arts Centre in 2022 and a cash prize of $1,000.

Ryan said: “I'm absolutely chuffed to see Wonnarua selected as the winner for the 2021 Frankston Arts Centre Open Exhibition.

It was amazing to hear curator Simon Lawrie's reflections on the moving image work and to see that the intended messages are being taken on board. I'm looking forward to sharing these messages further when exhibiting the work next year at the Frankston Arts Centre.”

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I’d describe her as a baritone. The sound is spectacular and is not to everyone’s liking.

This is my third week of working from home every day in Lockdown 6.0. What I’ve learned is that although my name is on the title deed, the house

belongs to the dog. She simply lets me stay here partly as an act of charity and partly because I can reach the dog food. I serve a purpose in her canine kingdom. The day she learns to get her own food and open doors is the day she’ll ask me to leave. It’s only her

lack of opposable thumbs that sees me living here.

With lockdown in full effect, not only are we stuck at home, we’re doing a lot more on-line shopping. In short, there’s a parade of delivery people arriving on our front porch. This occurs randomly. The first I know of it is when the dog starts barking up a storm. By the time I reach the front door, all I see is a fluorescent vest leaving in great haste as yet another delivery driver flees for their lives.

It’s not just the sound of our dog; it’s the sight of her also. Fozzie very much likes to see what’s going on in the street. This means she sometimes hangs out by the side gate in order to catch a glimpse of comings and goings. Sometimes, however, we leave the front door open with just the steel grill closed. We used to have a fly-wire door before discovering that it was unlikely to support the weight of a dog who, for whatever reason, decided to stand on her hind legs to greet anyone dressed in flouro. When she does this, she stands about six feet tall. This, for want of a better way of describing it, can be off-putting for the uninitiated.

It’s not just deliveries where the dog makes her presence felt. She has completely transformed what it is to participate in a work-related zoom conference, in much the same way as face masks have forever changed how it feels to sneeze. It’s as if she senses weakness. Or a lack of attention. Or knows that being disruptive will increase her chances of getting food.

(I can’t be too judgmental; I’ve been known to take a similar approach.)

Whatever the cause, it has become commonplace for her to burst in, leap

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It’s the equivalent of having someone walk into a room, tip the furniture over before storming out. The more important the meeting, the greater the chances a canine cameo will disrupt it.

On the plus side, the dog needs to be walked. This keeps me to a schedule as the dog is far less flexible about these things than me. She invariably lets me know when it’s time to step away from the computer. Over the past few weeks I’ve discovered that we no longer have a social circle. It’s more a social oval, where fellow dog owners greet each other as their dogs get some much-needed exercise.

By the time I reached the gate, the delivery driver was on his phone.

Doubtless he was posting a message to Facebook, WhatsApp or Hoomadoodle that he’d encountered the legendary hound and the rumours were true.

He looked a little shaken. He asked me what my name was and I told him ‘Fozzie’, thinking it was better to tell him who was in charge. He handed over the parcel and disappeared, the sound of the dog still ringing in his ears. Since then, parcels have begun appearing on the front step. I suspect they’re being thrown from a moving vehicle. Perhaps they’re using some type of parcel slingshot or catapult.

Or, given their condition, dropping them from a plane. Whatever the case, they’ve adapted. Right now, the dog is at my feet and everything is peaceful.

And so it will remain until a delivery arrives. I like that she’s protective and loud and vigilant. That for this brief moment in time, we’re together a lot.

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By Craig MacKenzie MORNINGTON and Frankston Pines are on the verge of securing promotion.

In the worst case scenario that Football Victoria calls off the remainder of the 2021 season due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions then both local clubs will be playing in a higher league next season.

Last week FV announced an NPL competitions restructure for 2022 increasing NPL2 from 12 to 14 teams which will see Langwarrin contesting a 26-game season.

A strong rumour is that A-League clubs will be placed in NPL2 along with promoted clubs from NPL3.

It’s unclear what impact this will have throughout lower leagues especially in State 1 SouthEast which only has 11 teams and is expected to revert to a 12-team competition next season.

However, last week’s announcement confirmed that at least two teams from State 1 South-East will be promoted to NPL 3 meaning Mornington is within touching distance of a much cherished goal.

“I’d be absolutely rapt if we secured promotion as it’s something we’ve aimed at for a long while now and I think we are just about ready,” Mornington head coach Adam Jamieson said.

“We’re at that point where we’re building a group of players to get to that level and it would be a disaster for us not to get up after all the work we’ve done.

“I’d be devastated if we didn’t get ourselves up and it would be the second time in a few years that that’s happened to us.

“We won a championship a while back and they took promotion off the table and now this year we’ve been top or second throughout the season.

“I think there are about 10 points between us and the third-placed side so we’d really have to chuck it not to finish in the top two.”

Jamieson and the club’s football department is wasting little time in preparing for life in the NPL and he has no doubts that his squad is up to standard.

“Yes I think we’ve got an NPL squad.

“Don’t get me wrong, we’ll have to add one or two and we’ve been talking to a couple of players already from overseas.”

And while Jamieson looks to the future so too does Frankston Pines counterpart Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor who’s side is eight points clear of the chasing pack in State 3 South-East.

State 2 holds no fears for Taylor.

“I think we’ll be competitive,” he said.

“It will definitely be a challenge because it’s a big step from three to two and I’d say we’d need to add a few players to give us more depth but we’re capable of that.”

Both Taylor and Jamieson have heard talk that FV could scrap relegation for State Leagues but if the state body chooses that course it will surprise the Pines boss.

“After last week’s announcement I think it would be hard to relegate in the NPL and not in State Leagues but you never know,” Taylor said.

“It will be interesting to see what happens with all the games that remain unplayed because I think realistically there’s less and less opportunity of playing them.

“I’ve heard that FV is keen to play rounds 10 and 11 so that every team has played each other at least once but it remains to be seen whether that’s possible.

“The situation in State 1 and State 2 is really unclear as we don’t know how many vacancies they’ll have.

“Previously if there was an extra vacancy created (in State 1) then it wouldn’t automatically go to the third-placed State 2 side in that same region (South-East) but would go to the thirdplaced team in both South-East and North-West with the highest points but they may not do that this time.”

If the season cannot be completed then FV’s competitions department is faced with the prospect of making crucial calls regarding final standings throughout the leagues.

In some overseas jurisdictions whose seasons were similarly impacted by the pandemic various forms of the points-per-game (PPG) method have been applied to reach an outcome regarding promotion and relegation.

And we may be forced to at least consider that method.

They could do worse than turn to Taylor who has put his pandemic time to good use produc-

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ing a modified PPG table for four leagues that involve some local clubs including his own.

“The simplest method I could come up with was to take the number of points you’ve got divided by the number of games you’ve played then multiplied by the number of games you’ve got to catch up.”

Taylor also has compiled tables for NPL2 and all State Leagues involving local clubs and based on the pandemic putting a full stop on the current season now without taking into consideration outstanding games.

Based on applying just two-up promotion to this basic PPG Mornington and Pines remain the only local clubs to go up.

Meanwhile the four-match suspension handed down to Somerville player-coach David Greening after his send off in the club’s last State 4 South match in July could effectively end his season.

That of course depends on whether or not Victoria navigates a path clear of the current virus outbreak.

Despite Somerville lying second-bottom in the league Greening says that relegation still won’t come into play.

“We were never in danger of relegation,” he said.

“Relegation this year was the bottom team in South versus bottom in East playing off to see who might be relegated.

“Dingley’s withdrawal (from State 5 South) means they would take that spot and keep the bottom in East up.

“In my opinion it should be two up two down as it keeps things alive so hopefully they’ll revert back to that if we ever get another full season.”

Nichols’ progressive mare wins again

Another one: Shane Nichols’ So You Assume wins a third city race from her last four starts.

Picture: Supplied

HORSE RACING

By Ben Triandafillou SHANE Nichols could have another promising mare to target the Group Two Stocks Stakes with this Spring.

The progressive four-year-old So You Assume handled another rise in grade at Caulfield on Saturday 14 August to land an all-the-way victory in a benchmark 84 contest.

The daughter of So You Think has come a long way in a short space of time having begun her preparation in a three-year-old benchmark 64 at the end of May. Now with three city wins from her last four starts, Mornington-based trainer Shane Nichols is contemplating raising the bar to Group class.

“We’ve always liked her but she was always a little bit immature, but she’s improved ten-fold,” Nichols said.

“She’s been on the up so it’s hard to gage how far up the tree she can climb.”

Nichols, who won the Stocks Stakes (1600m) in 2017 and 2018 with his Group One winning mare I Am A Star, said the Group Two contest could be So You Assume’s next assignment on

September 24.

“We’ll just see what her rating comes up at but quite possibly she could have her next run in the Stock Stakes,” he said.

“I don’t think she’s ready to go to 2000m. I reckon she’ll be better suited coming back to the mile and she loves the Valley.”

The $40,000 purchase has now amassed $233,000 in prize money.

Nichols’ headline horse Streets of Avalon also stepped out on Saturday in the feature Group Two P.B. Lawrence Stakes (1400m) where he jumped as the race-favourite.

Copping a bit of pressure in the lead, the seven-year-old gelding tired in the run home and wasn’t able to show his customary fight that he usually does.

The two-time Group One winner was found to be lame in his near foreleg following the race.

Nichols said the lameness was minor and that he was looking better on the Sunday.

“We’re going to have to do some investigative work with the vet (on Monday) and then we’ll decide whether we go to the Memsie Stakes or not,” he said.

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