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SUMMER GUIDE Welcome to the Mornin gton Peninsula - one of the that promise beautif few places ul spectacular sunsets sunrises and , and wonderful experiences in betwee n.
If you feel like greeting the sun as it rises lovely summer day, on a head beaches of the southern to the rugged back peninsula or stroll among the mangrove Instagram envy with s at Western Port. Create a stunning sunrise Bridgewater Bay shot at in Blairgowrie, or Dragon’s Head in Sorrento. Once you have had your fill of ocean time for a morning air, it’s coffee. Luckily for you, great coffee is served at cafés all over the Peninsula, so grab a ‘local roast’ and map out your day. One of the Peninsula is getting up close ’s truly special experiences with the local flora We recommend that and you take a walking fauna. across the cliffs, seashore trail s or wetlands. A local
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Mid-afternoon there are choices for everyone slip into hot springs to rejuvenate, channel ; inner golfing pro at your one of the many outstandi courses, frolic on ng the beach, or hire a kayak and enjoy the sights from choose to do as the the sea. Whatever you day closes, make time to find a spot on the bay and lose yourself in the sunset. It’s summer so we know finished! In the evening you are not quite you are spoilt restaurants, pubs, for breweries and winerieschoice; so many options. offer If you are not so lucky to live here we accommodation for you; from small have boutique and luxury hotels, eco houses or campgrou retreats and rented nds. Whichever way you choose to spend summer in the Morningt your on Peninsula, there great adventures are to be found. We have a sample of our favourites compiled for you to consider. After some more inspiration? Downloa of FOUND at visitmp.o d a copy rg/FOUND
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SUMMER guide Dinosaurs have stomped into Silvers Circus and are heading to Mornington! DINOSAURS have stomped into Silvers! Now you can see one of Australia’s finest circuses along with everyone’s favorite prehistoric creatures all in one 90 minute international show! Families’s will be able to enter through a free walk-through dinosaur exhibition on their way to the circus. Be ready for these special prehistoric creatures to also pop in to visit during the Silvers’ performance! Jurassic Unearthed by Silver’s Circus is showing at Bata Shoe Grounds, Mornington from 2 January until 3rd February, 2019. Silvers Circus is a household name in Australia and after forty years on the road has evolved into one of the Top 10 circuses of the world. Silvers maintains all the sparkle, glamour and death-defying acts expected of Australia’s premier circus, dedicated to constant innovation and modernisation with extraordinary artists
continually arriving from all parts of the world. Silvers circus presents a line up of stunning international artists, Las Vegas style illusions and captivating production techniques. The action packed show, featuring Ringmaster and Master of Illusion, Simon Tait includes: n Wheel of Steel. Two young men with nerves of Steel, Dominik Gasser and Merwyn Garcia run, jump, skip and flip through a routine of sheer physical ordacity, just as the apparatus they challenge defies description. Its wheels osolate and revolve from group level to dizzying heights. This spectacle will leave you chewing your nails and squirming in your seats! The Wheel of Steel…. (for strong constitutions only!!) n The Globe of Death. The world-famous Phoenix Riders speed around inside a 3-1/2-me-
ter diameter metal globe on motorbikes, missing each other by mere millimetres. n Hoola Hoops. Up to 80 hoola hoops at once are managed while a balancing act is taking place upon a mobile mirror ball all at the same time n Clowns. Expect the unexpected. These acts are guaranteed to tickle the funny bone n Daniel Lopes Da Silva. From Brazil, this young gentleman will have you tapping your feet as he displays his talents in real Latin style n Illusionist. Ringmaster Simon Tait has over 25 years’ experience in circus and will mesmerise the audience with his celebrated illusions and audience repour. n Juggling Monchito. Meet the comedic stylings of the juggling Monchito! Ariel Barralle is a second-generation circus performer from South America. In his years he
has performed in several disciplines including trampoline, juggling, aerial straps plus performing with his family the traditional Argentinian dance of the Gauchos. n Unicycle. Agility, speed and precision is just some of what Yonas showcases here as he manoeuvres high above on unicycle after unicycle. Wheels are this man’s thing and you will be surprised over and over again! n Foot Juggling. Silvers Circus continues to provide jaw dropping entertainment for the whole family and is guaranteed to tap into the nostalgia we all hold for a unique circus experience. So Welcome to our world of spectacular family entertainment. There is no other circus like Silvers Circus. For all show details visit – www.silverscircus. com.au
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Torello Farm: Peninsula grown, grazed and gathered IF you have driven up White Hill Road on the way to Red Hill over the past year, you will have noticed Torello Farm. It is an old market garden, just off Moats Corner roundabout, that has been given a new life thanks to its new owners. Torello Farm is a family business, run by three brothers and their partners, and together with a wonderful crew of staff, they grow a diverse range of produce including specialty potatoes, heirloom vegetables and tree ripened fruit. All the fruit and vegetables grown on the farm are available in Torello’s farm gate shop, along with produce sourced from nearby farms including Balnarring raspberries, Boneo potatoes and carrots and Red Hill avocados. In the shop, they also sell magnificent Belted Galloway beef and Dorset Down lamb, which are 100% grass fed on the family’s other property just up the road in Tuerong. Torello Farm firmly believes in nose to tail eating and encourages their customers to try different cuts of meat. Whilst they do sell prime steaks like eye fillet, their secondary cuts such as banjo and flat iron steaks, brisket and intercostals are less expensive and, when cooked properly, have loads flavour! For your straightforward barbecue needs they also have delicious gluten free burgers and preservative free sausages. In the Torello farm gate shop you’ll also find a selection of pickles and preserves and take home meals that are homemade each week using seasonal produce. These include beetroot relish, pickled onions as well as lasagnes and Thai curries made with their grass-fed beef. For the non-meat eaters, they even have vegan sausage rolls, vegetable curries and vegan sui mai dumplings! Torello Farm is proudly plastic bag free. Produce like strawberries and blueberries are sold in compostable punnets and nothing is plastic wrapped. Customers are encouraged to BYO bag, but alternatively Boomerang Bags and cardboard boxes are available for you to take your produce home. Torello’s farm gate is open 7 days a week, 8am – 6pm. To find out more about the farm and its produce, including their delicious weekly seasonal recipes, visit their website www.torellofarm.com.au or check them out on Instagram or Facebook. Torello Farm. 410 White Hill Road, Dromana. Phone: 03 5981 0335
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DEBBIE Mackenzie’s large paintings allow the viewer to identify with her distinct depictions of the peaceful rolling fields of the Mornington Peninsula. She paints these verdant hills as they nestle beneath wondrous cloud-scapes which always feature as major influences in her paintings. Debbie’s creations also reflect the inner calm she feels as she paints and the scenes are easy to relate to on travelling the back lanes viewing vineyards, pines and the distant hills that the lower Peninsula is well known for. An exhibition titled ‘Gentle on my mind’, of Debbie Mackenzie’s new works will be on show at Manyung Gallery Flinders from Saturday 5th January.
Many homes on the Mornington Peninsula lack an inner soul THEY are crying out for art! As a local permanent or holiday house owner your home may have the latest big screen TV’s, perhaps a great view, bedrooms for visiting family and plenty of space for entertaining. But as you wander the hallways something seems to be missing. It dawns on you that your home needs a few well selected and installed paintings and sculptures. Over the years you may have found that challenge a bit daunting and procrastinated addressing it? Livening up your living spaces with some well selected artworks will deliver great pleasure and visual impact at the same time. Perfectly sized and hung artworks in your family areas and bedrooms, together with feel-good family portraits and perhaps reframing and updating some of those long-loved paintings you bought years ago, will deliver the outcomes you may have been seeking. Many homes seem to have a progression of large TV’s as their wall fillers and very little art, but if these TV’s are not turned on, what your visitors see are lifeless black panels sitting in the middle of long feature walls. Can be a bit sterile can’t it?
On the Mornington Peninsula in Sorrento, Flinders and Mornington are art galleries that can quietly and almost effortlessly, work with you to transform your empty walls. With over 50 years providing art services the Manyung Gallery Group can help you with some painting and sculpture ideas to suit your spaces, timing needs and of course, your budget. All clients receive great recommendations from easy-to-relate-to and down to earth Manyung Gallery staff in a no fuss way. On a totally free and no-obligation basis you will get to see and assess some great paintings and sculpture that Manyung’s mobile service will deliver to your home. They can even superimpose images onto your walls, so you can see the impact they might make in your personal spaces. Great artwork improves the sale price of homes at the time you decide to sell. At other times it will provide ongoing enjoyment while at the same time enhancing your whole home and living experience. Call Sharyn, Belinda or Kim at Manyung on 9787 2953 sharyn@manyunggallery.com.au; belinda@manyunggallery.com.au or Kim@ manyunggallery.com.au
Gentle on my mind Opening Saturday 5th January, 12 - 4pm “Debbie Mackenzie takes solace in landscapes: they rekindle a childlike wonder and eoke emotions that are palpable in her works. She fills the canvas with intensity and a deep affection for nature - whether it be a serene landscape or a wild, raging sea.” Sally O’Neill for Coast Magazine Exhibition runs to 16th January 2018
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Topographical: Aerial landscapes of Australia Opening Saturday 19th January, 12 - 4pm A renowned Australian artist, Greg Mallyon is best known for his topographical landscapes where he uses natural ochres and pigments to create richly textured paintings which not only chart and map terrain, but also tap into the essence of the land and highlight its hidden powers. Exhibition runs to 31st January 2018 To RSVP or register for preview catalogues for both artists email kim@manyunggallery.com.au
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Summer on French Island with Western Port Ferries and Naturaliste Tours THINKING about a day trip? Why not island hop from the Mornington Peninsula to Phillip Island, or spend a day touring French Island with Naturaliste Tours aboard the fast catamaran, the MV Naturaliste. In just 30 minutes, you can sail from Stony Point to Cowes, where you can stay for lunch, visit the brewery, wander the main street or enjoy the picturesque beach, all is a short stroll from Cowes Jetty. If you’d like to explore further afield, why not visit the unique and interesting French Island where you can join a new wildlife
and history tour with a local guide on Naturaliste Tours. French Island is a unique destination and perfect for a day trip from Stony Point. A short hop across the bay, the island is popular with walkers, cyclists and of course Naturaliste Tours can take visitors to explore the further reaches of the island. Western Port Ferries easily connects Stony Point with Cowes and French Island. It is only a short walk for visitors travelling to and from Stony Point Train Station.
French Island itself is a unique destination with the island operating completely off the grid, there is no mains water or electricity, virtually no traffic, and the 170-square kilometre island is two-thirds national park. Visitors looking for a nature-based experience can travel around this rugged, unspoilt island with Naturaliste Tours – all just a stone’s throw from Stony Point in the heart of Westernport Bay. The small group experience is in its second season and offers fully guided land-based tours.
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Make your peninsula summer complete with an experience from Mornington Boat Hire MORNINGTON Boat Hire is an iconic Mornington business and experience with its roots, at the birth of the bustling township. Starting life as Irvine’s Royal Public Baths constructed in the late nineteenth century and advertised as early as as 1879 the Mornington sea baths evolved to became a kiosk and boat hire venue. In 1918 Sam Garlick built a boatshed to operate Schnapper Point Boat Hire separating the hire boats from the sea baths. Born in Schnapper Point (Mornington) in 1892, Sam was 23 years old when he enlisted in the First World War on the 2nd of August 1915. Sam embarked on board HMAT Ulysses in October 1915. Suffering severe gunshot wounds to both legs and abdomen he was
returned to Australia and discharged in August 1918. On discharge Sam went on to run the boat hire business at Schnapper Point, taking advantage of the thousands of day trippers arriving by ferry at Mornington every day. For over one hundred years, the business survived the depression, storms, fire and flood. Through all adversity the beautiful natural harbour, abundance of marine life, clean sands and clear waters continue to attract boating, outdoor enthusiasts and tourists alike. Mornington Boat Hire (MBH) is the place for those looking at turning a day on the beach into an adventure. The legacy of ANZAC hero Sam Garlick lives on and Schnapper Point Boat Hire is locally owned and operated under the name
Mornington Boat Hire since November 2007. Mornington Boat Hire was set up by Paul Pingiaro on the back of a 10 year aviation adventure career. Looking for a sea change and to return to his hometown of Mornington the decision to go from aeronautical to nautical was made. Located an easy hour’s drive from Melbourne on Mornington’s iconic “Mothers Beach” we offer a cultural tourism experience that involves physical activity, a cultural exchange and varying levels of personal challenges all in a beautiful natural harbour. Trading out of an iconic beach house with boats, kayaks, stand up paddle boards (SUPs) and reefboards all for hire off the beach Mornington Boat Hire provide the tools for an iconic
Mornington experience. No boat licence is required for boat hire, so it is perfect for taking the kids out for a fishing trip over the summer holidays. Mornington Boat Hire can provide fishing rod hire and also sell all the bait and tackle you require for a big haul. And if you’d just like to add an experience or explore the beautiful coastline, why not hire a stand up paddleboard or kayak? So make sure this summer does not pass you buying without checking this iconic experience off your “to-do list”. Visit www.morningtonboathire.com.au for more information or to make a booking.
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All the fun of the fair coming to Mordialloc this festive season THE Mordialloc foreshore will come alive again over the Christmas period with the Mordialloc Christmas Summer Carnival on once again. This year, the carnival will open on Boxing Day and run through to 13 January 2019. The carnival has become a much-loved family event, with some families returning two to three times over the Christmas period. This year’s carnival will feature a brand new thrill ride – Extreme Thriller, which will be great for those teenagers looking for fun! Smart Amusements owner Jay Jones says we try and change on or two rides each year just to freshen things up, as we know many families come along to enjoy the
carnival year after year. Also new this year is a beautiful little Kiddie Carousel. Perfect for children to ride and also adults can enjoy the ride with their little ones. There is a range of carriages for boys and girl from trucks and cars to bunny rabbits and horses. And of course all the favourites will be there such as the Ferris Wheel, Sizzler, Tea Cups, Water Balls, Dragon Coaster and Fun Slide. One again the carnival will be running a family friendly fireworks show at 9.30pm New Years Eve. For more information on the Mordialloc Christmas Summer Carnival, visit www. smartamusements.com.au
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Sunday Sessions at the Briars set to sizzle SUNDAY Sessions at the Briars is back again and stronger than ever. With even more amazing local talent, kids activities, sporting activities and craft areas, this event is fast becoming one of the best family events on the summer calendar and best of all, it is in our backyard and free to attend. The Sunday Sessions at the Briars is the brainchild of Stewart Morgan from Bay Events who wanted to create an event series for the community that showcases some of the best local talent living in and around the Mornington Peninsula. He also wanted to give local organisations and sporting clubs an opportunity to engage with the kids and their parents and show them what
is happening in and around their community, clubs they could join and activities that they could take part in. The event takes place on the first Sunday of each month throughout Summer. Each month will feature different performers, different sporting clubs and different activities. Not sure if you have heard about the kid’s disco that always takes place in the middle of the day, but this is fast becoming a standout show. DJ Smally Biggz and DJ 3Pac entertain a crowd of around 300 kids each month, handing out trophies for best dance moves and best-dressed kids. If you have not seen it we suggest you bring the kids just for this alone. “It has always been my focus to build a great
family event that showcases the best local talent and organisations within our community,” said Stewart. “It is so good for the health and wellbeing of our kids to get them outdoors and active, experiencing new things and exposing them to amazing music and fun. “It has been a lot of hard work to get this project off the ground but it gives me so much joy to hear what people have to say about our event and our series. “My hope is to also entice local health organisations to get involved in our series offering free skin checks, health checks and anything else that can make our community a better place to live.
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A brewery on the hop IT’S been one year since St Andrews Beach Brewery opened their doors and the response has been overwhelming. Tim Purchase from the St Andrews Beach Brewery says they are thrilled with the way the brewery has been received by the locals and tourists. “It has been huge actually. You can do all the planning in the world but until you open you don’t know how it’s going to go,” said Tim. “We have well exceeded expectations this year by the sheer amount of people who have visited and the reaction we have had.” St Andrews Beach Brewery has seen 200,000 people come through its doors since its opening on December 20 last year, double the amount forecast. “A lot of it has happened organically. For instance, we started with four beers and we then added the fifth which is a mid-strength offering. Throughout the year we have released a number of speciality beers and are about to release our fifth which means we have released ten throughout the year. That wasn’t originally in the plan, but we had so many people coming through the door we had to add more taps,” said Tim. “The venue is unique with such a great history that a lot of people are intrigued and want to see what it’s all about. In fact, we have had lots of racing fanatics come down to see what we are doing.” The St Andrews Beach Brewery is in the iconic horseracing facility
where Lee Freedman and his three brothers trained some of the greatest horses in Australian history. Now there are hops, vegetables and farm animals instead of horses. A 38 hectare property that was once home to one of Australia’s premier horse training facilities, it proudly boasts a 1,200m grassed race track which is now an exceptionally large fruit and vegetable patch. It has hectares of hops, fruit trees, farm animals and bee hives, all of which come together to create the perfect menu to go with the craft beers and peninsula wines. Using the finest aroma hops and heirloom variety malt to ensure each beer is full of flavour and character, the core beers include US pale Ale, Australian Lager, Golden Ale and Pilsner. Visitors can enjoy something to eat from the delicious snack menu with a variety of shared plates, salads, pizzas and burgers. “In the next twelve months, we also expect to do further work on the newly opened back bar area so we can do functions there. We are hoping to expand the brew house itself to increase our capacity and in terms of beer sales our aim is to have a big crack at Melbourne in terms of events and expanding our distribution,” said Tim. St Andrews Beach Brewery is at 160 Sandy Road, Fingal. Phone 5988 6854. www.standrewsbeachbrewery.com. au
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Exciting changes have arrived at Tyabb Packing House THERE is nothing better than summer on the Mornington Peninsula. Beautiful beaches, wonderful vineyards and the Tyabb Antiques and Collectables Centre. Filled with a rich selection of antique furniture, jewellery, books, linen, lace, artwork, glass and ceramics, it is the favourite destination of collectors and holiday makers. With all this on offer, there is now a new attraction at the Tyabb Packing House with the opening of The Tyabb Packing House Café. Govinda and Michael, the two enterprising young men who are the driving force behind
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School apology for course ‘error’ Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au A SYLLABUS mix-up at Peninsula Grammar School, Mt Eliza had the community buzzing on Friday. Principal Stuart Johnston said he “unreservedly apologised to students and their families” over the error, uncovered in October, in which material taught in two units of a VCE subject was not part of the official course. In a statement, Mr Johnston said the school had “identified differences in cross-marked grades awarded to students of the visual communications design course offered by the school”.
“These errors were due to both teacher error, and failures in our oversight processes in the faculty,” Mr Johnston stated. “We deeply regret the circumstances which have led to this issue, and their unintended impacts on the 27 students involved. “A thorough review of our schoolwide policies and procedures has begun to ensure this does not happen again at any year level.” Mr Johnston said the school had immediately notified the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority which conducted an independent and objective assessment of each student.
“From the moment we became aware of this error, the best interests and welfare of our students have been paramount in every action we have taken,” he said. “On 7 December, VCAA advised the school that they had undertaken a thorough analysis of all student results. On 12 December, VCAA further advised … that they had taken steps to ensure no student [was] disadvantaged, and all students [had] received a fair outcome. “Each student has been awarded a VCD study score accordingly. These outcomes have been incorporated in the VCE results released today, Friday
14 December 2018.” An action plan “tailored to each of these students” earmarks a range of future interventions and assistance, including advocacy by Mr Johnston at universities and TAFEs; additional written references for each affected student and sent on their behalf in advance of university offers; careers counsellor support on call, in person or by telephone, and individual oneon-one support from the principal … for all students and families through to the start of next year. Speaking on Radio 3AW Mr Johnston said the students’ final results were not affected.
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Peninsula vote a focus for MPs Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au THE coming year is likely to see the state and federal governments pay more attention to the Mornington Peninsula. The Labor state government has won one of the peninsula’s “safe” Liberal seats and the shire’s new mayor, Cr David Gill, wants to make sure there is no weakening of land use regulations, especially in the green wedge zone. A federal election is due by May, and while the Liberals will want to win back support, Labor will want to build on the sentiments that saw Chris Brayne take Nepean. Ironically, Cr Gill and shire CEO John Baker were last Friday meeting with the failed Liberal candidate Russell Joseph, who had been aligned with the shire on several issues. “The ALP guy [Chris Brayne] should have been in touch with us by now,” Cr Gill told The News last Thursday. The shire is continuing its against the imposition by the state of the same planning regulations as apply to Melbourne suburbs and a new business-backed advocacy group will be launched early next year. The group will work in a similar way to that of the high profile Committee
at least the shire’s northern boundary, is neighbouring Frankston Council’s push for the electrification of the railway to Baxter. This proposal was advocated throughout the state election campaign by the Committee for Greater Frankston and the council. Cr Gill, before he was mayor, wasted no time in demanding that the shire be included in any discussions of planning as Baxter, the notional end of the line, was part of the shire. He says the infrastructure required around an end-of-the-line station at Baxter “will take up all the green wedge between Baxter and Somerville”. “There’s no room at Frankston, so that’s why they want to push [the electrified line] out.” Cr Gill was also scathing in regard to Frankston appropriating the peninsula’s name, especially for its Peninsula Aquatic and Recreation Centre, or PARC. Late last week Frankston issued a news release looking for volunteers with “a passion for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula” to work at its tourism information centre. Cr Gill’s response: “I will arrange the annexation of the Frankston Ward of the Mornington Peninsula Shire”.
for Greater Frankston. Former Liberal MP for Dunkley, Bruce Billson, said a “foundation group” meeting at the Woodman Estate conference centre, Moorooduc, two weeks ago had seen “a positive sentiment to explore what can be done” through an advocacy group. The list of issues to be tackled by a Committee for the Mornington Peninsula included economic sustainability, transport and “local livelihoods”, or the provision of jobs on the peninsula. “It will be similar to the Frankston committee and those running in Greater Dandenong and Geelong,” Mr Billson said. He said the peninsula committee had already received offers of “seed money” to cover establishment costs. While the shire campaigns against planning regulations it has also attracted the attention of state government departments by erecting a “temporary” safety fence around The Pillars at Mt Martha, something the government had previously ignored. “As the local council, we are determined to protect our townships from inappropriate development that is inconsistent with the low-scale development character of our shire,” Cr Gill said. But also brewing on the sidelines, or
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Morris spearheads opposition climate change debate Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au
Signs of safety: Mornington Peninsula mayor David Gill and Cr Antonella Celi on the foreshore with Rosebud police, members of Somerville Highway Patrol, SES and CFA, and Holiday Time road safety signs. Picture: Supplied
Slowing down for summer MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire along with Little Blue Dinosaur Foundation and Victoria Police have again launched a summer road safety campaign for pedestrians. The nation-wide campaign now involves 39 municipalities in four states. Road safety banners and signs will be placed at tourist hotspots and
main roads urging drivers to slow down and for pedestrians to take care. Signs designed to appeal to children, with phrases such as Slow Down, Kids Around and Hold my Hand will be displayed at Dromana, Rosebud and Rye. The surge in visitors during school holidays means thousands of chil-
dren will be using peninsula roads over the holidays. “The peninsula is a tourist destination over summer and the shire is determined to push these safety messages to ensure every child remains safe while walking or riding about our townships,” the mayor Cr David Gill said.
WHILE Labor celebrates its win in the seat of Nepean, the state Liberal National coalition has been choosing it shadow cabinet from its depleted numbers. Mornington MP Liberal David Morris, re-elected with a smaller majority, has been named the opposition’s spokesperson for environment and climate change, and for bays protection. His colleague in the Hastings electorate, Neale Burgess has been dropped from the shadow cabinet. Opposition leader Michael O’Brien last week thanked Mr Burgess and several other MPs for their “strong contribution to the [previous] shadow cabinet” and said he knew “they will continue to make important contributions to the Coalition and to their electorates”. Mr Morris said all aspects of his new role were “critical for the long term sustainability of our state”. “The environment portfolio is extremely diverse and ranges from the management of large tracts of public land including national and state parks, and the alpine resorts, to the protection and preservation of our landscapes and biodiversity, even
the continuing evolution of our much loved zoos. “Climate change is not an abstract idea, and the time for arguing about the cause is long past. It is real, and is already affecting us all. “As my new parliamentary leader Michael O’Brien noted recently, what we need now is a contest of ideas about how we can best address it. I am very much looking forward to working with communities across the state in developing those ideas and dealing with this critical issue.” Mr Morris said the new opposition portfolio of bays protection “demonstrates clearly the importance the Liberal Party places on the long-term health of [Port Phillip and Western Port] bays”. The bays were more than “busy commercial ports”. “Whether sailing, diving, swimming, fishing, or simply standing on the shore enjoying the view, the bays are a central feature of our lives.” Mr O’Brien described the shadow cabinet as a “balance of skills and experience with an injection of new talent to help the Liberal Nationals win the contest of ideas over how best to take Victoria forward”. He used the announcement to take a swipe at the Andrews Labor Government being “top-heavy with former union officials”.
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Police should climb fence to arrest drinkers - mayor Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula mayor Cr David Gill expects police to climb the protective fence around The Pillars cliff jumping site to book people for drinking alcohol. “If they can chase and arrest other offenders, they can do the same [with people drinking alcohol] at The Pillars,” Cr Gill said. “Police scramble over fences and walls to arrest offenders and people expect them to do that. We are in trouble if this is an occupational health and safety issue for police.” Cr Gill said he would be meeting senior police this week to discuss the pursuit of offenders at The Pillars and other “summer issues”, including schoolies week, which this year saw violence breakout at Rye (“Arrests after wild nights at Rye” The News 5/12/18). “I would like to say feedback about the fence has been overwhelmingly positive”, he said, but admitted it was unpopular with many Mt Martha residents. “What would they say if someone is injured or dies at The Pillars? “We wanted the government to assist [in managing behaviour at The Pillars] but they didn’t want to know. But I believe [with the fence being built] the government will do something. “I don’t personally like the fence, but
we’ve got to do something.” The shire has also “banned” water craft from within 200 metres of The Pillars but has no strategy for stopping the boats or penalties. Cr Gill said as a youngster he would “probably have the same attitude as the kids do now” and climbed the fence to get to the cliff jumping site. The shire says it built the fence along the Esplanade between Deakin Drive and Marguerita Avenue following legal advice that it could be liable for injuries or death sustained by people jumping from the cliffs into the water (“New fence creates problems” The News 11/12/18). Although there have been injuries and callouts to emergency services, no one has tried seek compensation from the shire. There are no penalties facing anyone who goes inside the fence, but there are fines for drinking alcohol at The Pillars and in surrounding streets. Residents have for years complained about parking problems, anti-social behaviour (including drunkenness) and rubbish being left behind by cliff jumpers. Although long used by Mt Martha residents (including Cr Gill and his family), The Pillars has in the past few years become a tourist destination enthusiastically endorsed on social media. The shire’s communications executive manager Randal Mathieson said
permits for the fence had been issued by the Department of Water, Environment, Land and Planning (DWELP) and VicRoads “who recognise the public safety issue and who are working constructively with the shire”. “All parties involve recognise the public safety issue presented by the use of the Pillars for cliff jumping and diving into shallow water where there are submerged rocks and the dangerous nature of the deteriorating areas of the cliff itself,” Mr Mathieson said. He said images taken by two hidden CCTV cameras “will be monitored on a daily basis by fence contractor and the shire”. “The fence has permits from both DWELP and Vic Roads and comply with their safety requirements. People make personal decisions on where they walk,” Mr Mathieson said when asked if the shire could be liable for injuries sustained by any pedestrians avoiding the fence by walking on the road. Environment group BERG Mt Martha is “reluctantly” supporting the fence at The Pillars. “Unfortunately, publicity on social media has led to unsustainable numbers of visitors being attracted, swamping the site, causing damage and incurring serious injuries,” its president Graham Hubbard said “We should wait until the end of summer to see how effective, or otherwise, the wall has been.”
Wet summer: The weather forecast was for one month’s rain in a day and early campers at Dromana were among those affected by the deluge. Picture: Yanni
Rain wipes out beaches HEAVY rain and un-summery weather late last week was expected to further degrade water quality at Mornington Peninsula beaches “for at least the next few days”, the Environment Protection Authority says. “There’s a 28 degree day forecasted for Wednesday (19 December) so EPA is encouraging people to check the water quality website before swimming and consider the local pool instead.” Thursday’s thunderstorms dumped as much as 48mm of rain in bayside areas and showers are forecast to continue later this week. “These heavy rains will result in
poor water quality for a number of days,” EPA marine specialist applied scientist Alison Kemp said. “Heavy rains affect water quality in [Port Phillip] because, as the rain flows into stormwater drains, it collects everything from leaves and litter to animal waste and chemicals. The stormwater then discharges into the bay. “We know most people aren’t keen to swim while it’s cold and raining, but poor water quality can persist for many days after the rain event when the weather may have improved. Report pollution to EPA’s 24-hour hotline 1300 372 842.
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App for inclusion: Debbie Roberts of DFI and Tamara Reinisch from the NDIA at the launch of the Data for Inclusion app. Picture: Gary Sissons
where it was intended to go. This will hopefully be Australia wide, but we’re piloting it in Frankston, Mornington and Mt Martha,” she said. “We’re working more in Frankston
because council has been incredible to deal with. Every step of the way council has been efficient, we wouldn’t have got this far without them.” Ms Roberts said the free app will
be a big help to people with “differing abilities” and is the product of hard work from a number of institutions. “We’ve worked with RMIT University for three months, they
did the testing of the program. Macquarie has also helped with language translations. We have Spanish, Korean, Chinese, French, and other translations being worked on. This is important social inclusion,” she said. “This program will have wheelchair requirements so that people will be able to see where they can go. It will also show where the closest accessible park or toilet is to a person. I want someone who may have MS to go to a school and know if a venue is air conditioned or not, so it helps a person prepare for the situation.” Greg Hunt MP and Chris Crewther MP attended the launch of the app at the Frankston Arts Centre. Ms Roberts thanked them for their support. Ms Roberts said she is working on plans to take the app beyond the local area. “The response has been very high. The MCG are putting their data in, and so are Subway,” she said. “We’re looking for people to participate in pilots for the website. The only time we ask for your details is your email address so we can get feedback. Once it’s live there will be no login or email required, and any info will be saved on your own device, not centrally on a server.” The program and more information can be found at getdfi.com
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Nurse’s 45 years with health group ALTHOUGH coronary care nurse Aida Singer turns 75 in January, she has no plans to retire. Ms Singer has just clocked up 45 years’ service with Peninsula Health and last week received a Service Milestone Award. “I love nursing and I love all the people,” says Ms Singer, an associate nurse unit manager at Frankston Hospital. Ms Singer moved to Australia from the Philippines in the 1960s after studying her Bachelor of Nursing and Science. “My father was a doctor and my sister, cousin and brother all work in health,” she said. “I was exposed to nursing growing up as my father was a practitioner at home in the country side and people would come in with blood wounds. I wasn’t frightened of blood – we used to see a lot of it during emergencies.” After working at The Alfred Hospital and having two children, Ms Singer started working for Peninsula Health at The Mt Eliza Centre, caring for geriatric patients. “During that time you could take the patients out for a drive with you on the weekend,” she said. Deciding it was time for a change, Ms Singer moved to Frankston Hospital and began her career in cardiac nursing. She studied midwifery in 1982 and worked briefly in that area before returning to her true passion and where she has spent the rest of her career: cardiology nursing. “It was a coronary care unit, but it was on the balcony and had only two beds. I have seen a lot of changes since then.”
Nursing milestone: Aida Singer reflects on a lifetime in the wards. Picture: Supplied
The cardiology ward now has 24 beds and an eight bed rapid assessment cardiac unit. Ms Singer is also known around Peninsula Health for her colourful Christmas decorations. “Over all these years I have loved decorating and I always decorate the hospital,” she said. “I came in on my days off to put up the decorations this year. “We have won first prize in the deco-
rations competition quite a few times.” Outside of work the Mt Eliza resident loves gardening, going to the gym and cooking: “I always bring in a lot of food for everyone.” Ms Singer wants to eventually retire to Tasmania with her husband but, in the meantime, she plans to continue caring for patients and teaching the next generation of cardiology nurses at Frankston Hospital.
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Wishing you and your loved ones a very merry and safe Christmas! I encourage you to shop local this Christmas at one of our many fantastic small businesses in Dunkley.
We’re inviting the community to have your say on the Draft Events Policy. Workshops have been held with Councillors and key internal stakeholders to draft a comprehensive policy to provide a clear decisionmaking framework that identifies the economic, environmental and social costs and benefits to the community of any event. It also seeks to outline pricing guidelines that address not-forprofit, community and for-profit events.
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You can complete a submission online by 5pm, Friday 1 February 2019. mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay Alternatively, complete a hard copy at any Mornington Peninsula Shire customer service office or send your submission to us by mail: Attention: Events Team, Re: Draft Events Policy, Mornington Peninsula Shire, Private Bag 1000, Rosebud, Victoria, 3939
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Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au RYMAN Healthcare is confident the special use zoning of its proposed Mt Eliza retirement village site will allow it to build 300 two-and-threebedroom apartments housing 500 people. The company last week reiterated its position that the former Moondah Estate – which it bought for almost $40 million in 2016 – was not constrained by green wedge development restrictions. It believes the 8.9 hectare site, previously home to the Melbourne Business School, is ideal for a proposed aged care ward, high dependency ward, and 10 four-storey apartment blocks. Others disagree. Mornington MP David Morris, who went to both of Ryman’s community information sessions, said the Kunyung Road site was outside the urban growth boundary and, therefore, was in the green wedge. “While the zoning is special use, there is no doubt about the intent of the zoning when it was created,” he said. “It was designated for low-key developments, such as the former business school, which had limited accommodation and a place of worship. “Ryman are trying to exploit a loophole that previously allowed low-key use and limited accommodation as a basis for their development.” While Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors are awaiting Ryman’s planning application before commenting, Mr Morris said the shire’s
planning services committee on 19 November had voted to write to planning minister Richard Wynne requesting a ministerial amendment to allow the rezoning of the Ryman land from special use to green wedge. The mayor Cr David Gill said Ryman had the opportunity to put forward plans for a “different kind of development” than previously anticipated. “This will be decided by the council or, ultimately, the state government,” he said. “It could be a complex argument in a policy sense.” The shire’s executive manager planning services David Bergin said: “The land is outside the urban growth boundary and, therefore, it is considered as green wedge land. This is not to be confused with the various types of zones that exist within the green wedge, which includes the site in question, which is a special use zone.” Mr Bergin did not elaborate on whether the proposed development would comply with the site’s zoning, although planning scheme documents – provided by Ryman – show that a permit is required in a special use zone for a “retirement village in association with a place of worship”. Mt Eliza Association for Environmental Care president Des Berry said Ryman “continues to pretend the existing permit allows development”. “We need clear clarification of what [the special use zone] allows,” he said. “The clear intent of Ryman Health is very different to the education permit issued to the previous landowner. “It is our understanding that [special use permit] was issued under education permit – not an extensive apartment complex.”
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Here’s to another 21 years: BERG MM president Graham Hubbard, secretary Di Lewis, field office Liz Barraclough, vicepresident Peter McMahon and coast group co-ordinator Suzanne Ryan. Picture: Richard Kirsner
members, 110 active volunteers, 16 business partners and an income of $165,000. In his annual report, Mr Hubbard said the year’s highlights included completing the first stage of a three-year self-funded philanthropy project to restore the north bank of the reserves. BERG MM had also managed 20 grants projects and encouraged Mornington Peninsula Shire to spend $150,000 on several projects
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• Don’t place recycling in a plastic bag • Empty containers of contents/liquids • Recyclables that can’t fit into your bin can be taken to a waste resource and recovery centre (Rye, Mornington and Tyabb) or hopper (Sorrento, Dromana and Flinders) for free.
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on the previous year. Main activities still centred on working bees run weekly on Fridays and monthly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays. Monitoring water quality in the estuary and Balcombe Creek was carried out on a regular basis and results given to Melbourne Water. A drone had been used to take pictures of the estuary which gave a better perspective on water movements as it opened and closed.
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Christmas races heat up in Mornington MORNINGTON Racecourse was in full swing on 7 December as people flocked to the Christmas race day. The mercury soared well over 30 degrees as over 2700 attended what has become one of the most popular race days on their annual calendar. “This day has developed a keen following over the years,” said Mornington Racing Club’s marketing
manager, Jason Warne. “It has become a popular destination for businesses hosting their Christmas beak-ups.” The nine trackside marquees hosted Christmas parties from local businesses Highview Accounting and KABSAV as well as city based businesses such as Amicus and TAL with live music to entertain between races.
The Jeep Ultimate Christmas Party was the place to be with enviable views of the track, grazing tables and live entertainment. “We are really proud of what we are achieving. The food is great and our head chef, Paul Golding, relies heavily on local producers to ensure that race goers were kept satiated with menus heroed by fresh, local
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Seasoned campaigner heads biosphere group LONG time environmental campaigner Greg Hunt has been appointed executive officer of the Western Port Biosphere Reserve Foundation. When announcing Mr Hunt’s appointment at the foundation’s annual general meeting, foundation chair Duncan Malcolm, that the new executive officer was “not the Flinders MP”. “It’s not Greg Hunt whose job as federal minister for health means he’s a bit busy for this job, but rather the Greg Hunt who many in the region will know as the previous executive officer of the South East Councils Climate Change Alliance,” Mr Malcolm said. “Greg brings deep knowledge of the area, broad networks and a great love for Western Port. “With his background in education, positions in state and local government and in environmental organisations, his experience will be very helpful as the biosphere builds upon the body of work delivered over the last 16 years.” Mr Hunt, who lists his work experience before joining the climate change alliance as having being a science and environmental studies teacher, a bureaucrat writing education policy, principal of the Zoo School, education manager at Melbourne Museum and National Manager of Waterkeepers Australia. He has been a board member of Chisholm TAFE, on the Southern Melbourne Committee of Regional Development Australia and on the Central Coastal Board. Mr Hunt is a keen birdwatcher
and spends much of his leisure time walking the tracks and trails of Australia with binoculars around his neck. “I’m very pleased to be back in the region of Western Port, working in the context of conservation and development,” he said. “If we can show models for how these very big challenges for human society can be approached, we will have been very useful indeed. Where else would we find a place of such environmental significance, natural wonder and community challenge? And it is here on our doorstep. “We all have to live somewhere, we consume goods and services and yet we want the best environment possible. That trying to optimise these legs of the trifecta is very, very hard doesn’t mean we don’t try. “We do try, but we try very thoughtfully, very carefully and with the support of the Western Port community.” He replaces the outgoing executive officer, Cecelia Witton. The Hastings based non-profit biosphere foundation has since 2003, been working to “create a sustainable future for Western Port - environmentally, socially and economically”. It is financially supported by the municipalities of Mornington Peninsula, Frankston, Casey, Bass Coast and Cardinia, state and federal governments, Melbourne Water, Parks Victoria and Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority and philanthropists.
Keeping watch: Long time campaigner for the environment Greg Hunt, above, is the new exective officer of the Western Port Biosphere Reserve Foundation. Picture: Supplied
DROMANA COLLEGE EXCELS ONCE AGAIN Dromana College is extremely proud of the outstanding VCE results achieved by the 2018 Year 12 student cohort. These results clearly position Dromana as the College of academic excellence within the local community, bearing testament to the engaging, comprehensive and sequential learning program delivered throughout Years 7 to 12. Whilst we have great pride in our exceptional results and continue to set new benchmarks, our community can rest assured that we will continue to strive for continuous improvement in our engaging and rigorous teaching and learning program. Dromana College gives first priority to Literacy and Numeracy as the core and essential building blocks which underpin all learning and which enable students to excel so that they can achieve their personal best.
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Students thrive in our supportive culture of high expectation, where our excellent teachers are seen as the most important resource towards student success. Our hard working and dedicated staff clearly understand their core business: focusing on effective teaching and learning and improving student outcomes. We also encourage and promote an extensive extra and co-curricula program to ensure that students have the right balance alongside
their academic endeavours. This is further complemented by our outstanding College facilities which provide an environment which is conducive to learning and the promotion of a safe and orderly school. Each graduating student in the Dromana College ‘Class of 2018’ can look forward with great confidence to a successful future as a well-rounded and high achieving young adult, ready and equipped to begin their post-school journey. For the overwhelming majority of our graduates, this includes admission into the university course of their first choice. At Dromana College we provide a steadfast guarantee to our community that we will continue to work tirelessly to continue our impressive trend of outstanding results for all students. Congratulations to our ‘Class of 2018’ who have enhanced our reputation of academic excellence and further consolidated our position as the school of first choice on the Mornington Peninsula. Simon Jones Assistant Principal Senior School
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What’s on in Summer 2018/19
SUMMER GUIDE
Welcome to the Mornington Peninsula - one of the few places that promise beautiful sunrises and spectacular sunsets, and wonderful experiences in between. If you feel like greeting the sun as it rises on a lovely summer day, head to the rugged back beaches of the southern peninsula or stroll among the mangroves at Western Port. Create Instagram envy with a stunning sunrise shot at Bridgewater Bay in Blairgowrie, or Dragon’s Head in Sorrento.
favourite is to search for heritage plants in historic and botanic gardens, or head to Greens Bush to watch kangaroos feeding. For one of our newest Australian nature experiences jump on the ferry from Stony Point to French Island for a wildlife haven. If you want to immerse yourself further, visit a wildlife sanctuary to view some of our country’s most endangered species.
Once you have had your fill of ocean air, it’s time for a morning coffee. Luckily for you, great coffee is served at cafés all over the Peninsula, so grab a ‘local roast’ and map out your day.
For the perfect sky-high view catch the gondola up to Arthurs Seat — on a clear day you can see across Port Phillip to Melbourne. Views of Western Port across to Phillip Island are one of our more breathtaking backdrops as you stroll around our newest sculpture park at Pt Leo featuring pieces from around Australia and the world.
One of the Peninsula’s truly special experiences is getting up close with the local flora and fauna. We recommend that you take a walking trail across the cliffs, seashores or wetlands. A local
As the sun sits high in the sky it’s time to refuel. Follow the Wine Food Farmgate Trail to taste fresh local produce and the latest ale, cider or wine. Whatever your fancy, this trail delivers in spades.
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Mid-afternoon there are choices for everyone; slip into hot springs to rejuvenate, channel your inner golfing pro at one of the many outstanding courses, frolic on the beach, or hire a kayak and enjoy the sights from the sea. Whatever you choose to do as the day closes, make time to find a spot on the bay and lose yourself in the sunset. It’s summer so we know you are not quite finished! In the evening you are spoilt for choice; restaurants, pubs, breweries and wineries offer so many options. If you are not so lucky to live here we have accommodation for you; from small boutique and luxury hotels, eco retreats and rented houses or campgrounds. Whichever way you choose to spend your summer in the Mornington Peninsula, there are great adventures to be found. We have compiled a sample of our favourites for you to consider. After some more inspiration? Download a copy of FOUND at visitmp.org/FOUND
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STAY AFLOAT ON A STAND UP PADDLE BOARD OR KAYAK OUT TO SEA MAKE A SPLASH SWIMMING WITH DOLPHINS, SCUBA DIVING OR SNORKELLING HIRE A BOAT AND GO FISHING OR LEARN TO SAIL SURF THE WAVES AT THE BACK BEACHES
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SPACIOUS LIVING WITH DELUXE POOLSIDE ENTERTAINING Set on a level 1260sqm (approx.) block peppered with tall palms and birds of paradise flanking a stunning solar-heated swimming pool, this spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom family home with deluxe poolhouse epitomises the essence of privileged coastal living. Footsteps to Benton Junior College and public transport, the single-level residence flaunts 2 living areas, large kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, kitchenette and bathroom in the poolhouse, spa-bath, ducted heating and evaporative cooling, monitored alarm, storeroom and double remote garage.
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$1.09M - $1.15M Saturday 1:00 – 1:30pm Stewart Lardner 0419 539 072
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STUNNING DESIGN INFUSED WITH BEACHSIDE CHIC THIS brand new double storey home, set opposite Birdrock Beach, has been finished to the highest standard, and with its premier position along the sought-after Esplanade is sure to be a hotly contested property this summer. From the wide entry foyer, the ground floor layout comprises a spacious family room that opens out to a timber deck and private courtyard garden. There are three excellent bedrooms that all have builtin robes and share the main bathroom, with other wet areas including the laundry. An impressive floating timber and glass balustrade staircase takes you up to the vast open plan living area, resplendent with handsome blackbutt timber floors, and for comfort and convenience there is ducted heating and refrigerated cooling; not to mention the ambience of a gas log fire. The lounge room affords a delightful water view across the treetops and this bright area seamlessly merges with a fabulous entertaining balcony. The kitchen has been beautifully crafted with an impressive island bench that has stone counter tops and incorporates a Smeg dishwasher. There is a striking glass splashback and a welcome amount of cupboard space is further complemented by a butlers pantry. Wide panoramic views are also captured from the master bedroom which also access the balcony through a set of bi-fold doors. The lovely master bedroom also features a custom-fitted walk in robe and a contemporary styled ensuite has a shower and bath. In a prized position with a view that can never be built out, this free standing townhouse measures about 325 square metres including a double garage.n
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ADDRESS: 1/570 Esplanade, MORNINGTON FOR SALE: $1,650,000 DESCRIPTION: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car INSPECT: By Appointment AGENT: Andrew Jones, 0419 339 995 - Ray White Real Estate, 5/117-133 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 1877 mpnews.com.au
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GROUP PROUD MEMBERS
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MORNINGTON 3/69 Herbert Street
$690,000 - $750,000 open to view as advertised or by appointment
$540,000 - $580,000 open to view as advertised or by appointment
● Superbly located just minutes to McCrae’s beach and plaza
● Immaculate 2-bedroom unit across From Butler Reserve
● Stunning high standard of finishes throughout with timber flooring
● Lovely front garden & paved rear courtyard, single garage
● Super-chic stone & timber kitchen with Bosch appliances
● Quiet & private position, walk to Main St and the beach
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MORNINGTON 58 Adelaide Street
PRICE: Contact Agent open to view as advertised or by appointment
$1,075,000 - $1,125,000 open to view as advertised or by appointment
● Luxurious brand new executive townhouses
● Immaculate single-level townhouse in premium beachside location
● Gourmet kitchen with stone-topped island & walk-in pantry ● Walking distance to Fossil beach, shops & Main Street
Joel Hood | 0429 886 188 Adrian Calcedo | 0402 703 236
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● Sensational, light-drenched living area under vaulted ceilings ● Sleek kitchen with all-Blanco appliances & large butler’s pantry
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MORNINGTON 55 Separation Street
$2,000,000 - $2,200,000 open to view as advertised or by appointment
$600,000 - $660,000 open to view as advertised or by appointment
● Spectacular tri-level townhouse with breathtaking views
● Charming cottage-style townhouse in superb seaside spot
● Stunning gourmet kitchen with 2nd kitchenette downstairs ● Dual access from both the Esplanade and Strachans Road
Joel Hood | 0429 886 188 Dominic Tallon | 0408 528 857
● Light & bright living/meals area with separate study ● Pretty wisteria-clad front porch & private rear deck
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Joel Hood | 0429 886 188 Adam Dureau | 0419 432 669
Mornington Peninsula's Leading Property Team
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MOUNT MARTHA 27 Elspeth Citcuit
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$690,000 - $750,000 open to view as advertised or by appointment ● Modern, immaculately-presented 3-bedroom BV property ● Fabulous deck with pizza oven overlooking landscaped gardens ● Ultra-convenient location close to everything
Joel Hood | 0429 886 188 Adrian Calcedo | 0402 703 236
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Nestled in the arc of one of Mount Martha´s most exclusive beachside courts, close to South Beach and the village shops, this resort-style residence presents the penultimate Peninsula lifestyle. A luxury poolside sanctuary of sprawling dimensions complete with a deluxe self-contained poolhouse, this is a dream opportunity to create a lifetime of family memories by the water.
Inspection: Price Guide:
As advertised or by appointment $2,700,000 - $2,970,000
Contact:
Malcolm Parkinson / 0421 704 246 malcolmparkinson@stonerealestate.com.au Sue Monaghan / 0400 481 862 suemonaghan@stonerealestate.com.au
> 5 bedroom plus study with a self-contained 1 bedroom poolhouse > 6 living areas inc a theatre room, a formal lounge and a rumpus with a wet bar > Zoned design - ground-floor master, secondary bedrooms upstairs with WIRs
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One block to Fishermans Beach and walking distance to Main Street, this luxury residence boasts every creature comfort a family could need - including an elevator to the spectacular first floor with its mesmerising bay views. The 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom plus study domain features open-plan living upstairs with a designer kitchen and 2 balconies. Pure quality without compromise.
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As advertised or by appointment $1,495,000
Contact:
Malcolm Parkinson / 0421 704 246 malcolmparkinson@stonerealestate.com.au Kristen Jones / 0426 956 315 kristenjones@stonerealestate.com.au
> Powder rooms and ensuited bedrooms on each level plus a family bathroom. > Kitchen with a window splashback overlooking a private balcony. > Downstairs living opening onto a courtyard deck.
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Elegance and effortless living shine with this modern oasis minutes to Main Street. A delightful single-level sanctuary wrapped in glorious gardens and bursting with space, she´s an ideal downsizer or easy-care family home on a boutique block near the coast. Northerly-facing in a quiet street less than 5 minutes´ drive to Fishermans Beach, this is a class act that´s hard to beat.
Inspection: Price Guide:
As advertised or by appointment $650,000 - $690,000
Contact:
Kara James / 0412 939 224 karajames@stonerealestate.com.au Daniel Brooker / 0435 858 244 danielbrooker@stonerealestate.com.au
> 1.5km (approx) to Fishermans Beach and boat ramp > Less than 5 minutes’ drive to the heart of Main Street > Exceptionally spacious open-plan kitchen, living and dining area
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Lovingly up-dated this warm and inviting solid brick house is the family ’home’ you have been searching for. Bright and roomy with 3 large living zones, a parents retreat and front and rear outdoor entertaining, this home could be yours just in time for summer. Picture yourself hosting BBQ´s out on the back deck overlooking the tranquil garden and parklands.
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As advertised or by appointment $840,000 - $890,000
Contact:
Kara James / 0412 939 224 karajames@stonerealestate.com.au Daniel Brooker / 0435 858 244 danielbrooker@stonerealestate.com.au
> 4 large bedrooms all with BIR´s, main with ensuite > Central family bathroom > 3 large living areas plus a dining room
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Step into a coastal retreat like no other with this character-filled unit in the aptly-named Seaview Avenue. Flaunting bay glimpses from the ground level, the sky´s the limit in what this gem can potentially capture from a second storey (STCA). An indoor-outdoor oasis close to Main Street, she´s a smart start with a bright future, generous decking and an entertaining vibe.
Inspection: Price Guide:
As advertised or by appointment $425,000
Contact:
Kara James / 0412 939 224 karajames@stonerealestate.com.au Daniel brooker / 0435 858 244 danielbrooker@stonerealestate.com.au
> Multiple outdoor living zones, including a covered alfresco deck with a bar > Deluxe 6-seater outdoor spa with a new motor > Bay glimpses from many angles including the kitchen, dining area and deck
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Mornington Peninsula
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“The difference between a good price and a great price is a great estate agent”
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$1,750,000 - $1,925,000 open to view as advertised online or by appointment
$1,150,000 - $1,250,000 open to view as advertised online or by appointment
● 8-year-old Graham Jones designed home with spectacular bay views
● Spacious contemporary living in 'The Grange'
● Exquisite cook's kitchen with stone island, and walk-in pantry
● 3 stunning living areas & large study / guest room
● Spacious open living, theatre room, and kids retreat
Jarrod Carman | 0423 144 102 Lloyd Hillard | 0458 258 200
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‘Mornington Peninsula’s most trusted real estate agent’ Eview Group Mornington Peninsula Office
28 Johns Road
Awarded #1 Office of the Year 2015 and 2016
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Awarded #1 Principal of the Year 2015 2016, 2017 and 2018 ®
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Licensed Estate Agent
● Classic brick beach house within footsteps of the foreshore ● Light-filled open living & dining with polished timber floors ● Glass doors to north-facing deck spilling down to flat lawn
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Jarrod Carman | 0423 144 102 Lloyd Hillard | 0458 258 200
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“The difference between a good price and a great price is a great estate agent”
“THE MATISSE” MORNINGTON'S NEWEST BEACHSIDE MASTERPIECE!
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Fishermans Beach
14 Nelson St
Perfectly situated on a quiet street in a sought after location, the ultimate in luxury living awaits you with these two brand new fourbedroom homes, just a 5 minute walk to Fishermans Beach. Each house offers a huge 35 squares* of living space on a generous 450m2* parcel of land - the most generous of any property of this type available in the area. Contact Jarrod Carman for further details
14 & 14A Nelson Street, Mornington
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Quality, class and supreme convenience Private enclave of 24 homes Close to shopping, beaches & transport Practical contemporary living
Images are for illustrative purposes only Jarrod Carman | 0423 144 102 Lloyd Hillard | 0458 258 200
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AGENTS CHOICE
BUDGET BUYING MADE EASY
SWEET DREAMS ARE MADE OF THIS
EXCEPTIONALLY neat, this lovely brick-veneer home is a fantastic chance to get into the housing market without breaking the bank. The property is set on a well-fenced 524 square metre block with large lawn areas front and back. A bright lounge at the front has polished timber floors and a gas wall heater, and tucked around the corner is the dining area and the kitchen which has plenty of cupboard space. Three bedrooms all have built-in robes and share the main bathroom. The home is currently leased until August next year making it an great option for the property investor.n
TUCKED away in a quiet court, this enchanting Federation-style home is set on a superb 1015 square metre block with a sparkling in-ground pool and huge entertaining area as the main attraction. There is a relaxing spa and water feature, and the entertaining patio is surrounded by lush lawn areas for children and pets to play. Stylishly renovated, the interior has great character with period features such as ornate cornicing, ceiling roses and lovely lead light windows found throughout an impressive floor plan that comprises several lightfilled living areas. There is a formal lounge and dining room, and from the huge open-plan family zone you can step out to the patio. A stunning kitchen showcases a large stonetopped island bench, there is excellent cupboard space, and a range of appliances include a stainless-steel oven with gas cook top and a dishwasher. A comfortable master bedroom has a chic ensuite and walk-in robe, whilst three more bedrooms with built-in robes share the main bathroom. Flanked by landscaped gardens, this striking home has a double garage under the roof line and secure parking for a boat or caravan.n
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ADDRESS: 32 Kurrajong Street, HASTINGS FOR SALE: $390,000 - $420,000 DESCRIPTION: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 car AGENT: Dominic Tallon 0408 528 857 Tallon Estate Agents, 35 High Street, Hastings 5979 3000
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ADDRESS: 9 Wyldwood Close, SOMERVILLE FOR SALE: $850,000 - $910,000 DESCRIPTION: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car AGENT: Grant Kersley 0418 516 536 Harcourts JT & Co, 10/14 High Street, Hastings, 5970 7333
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2/34 Darcy Street, Mornington Close to Bentons Square shopping, Civic Reserve, beaches and cosmopolitan Main Street, these two boutique single-level north-facing 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom residences epitomise a relaxed Peninsula lifestyle and represent great value for Mornington. Choose from two smart and well proportioned homes highlighted with a stylish open plan stone kitchen & spacious living/dining room linking to alfresco entertaining and landscaped gardens, a generous master suite, stylish finishes and double garage with internal access. Features include gas ducted heating, split system air conditioning, LED lighting and main bathroom with freestanding bath. Buy off the plan to secure stamp duty savings.
2/47 Alameda Avenue, Mornington This residence is designed for low maintenance living in a location that puts the Peninsula’s best lifestyle attractions within close reach. The three bedroom accommodation is treated to open plan living, alfresco with low maintenance gardens and timber deck. The quality kitchen with Central Island boasts stone bench tops and stainless steel Westinghouse appliances. A stone finished ensuite and WIR feature in the Master bedroom suite. The home also includes a double remote garage with internal access, ducted heating, split system air conditioning and timber flooring. A secure and private lifestyle in a very quiet location close to the end of a no through road. Only one of three villas now remaining.
Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au
Inspection As advertising or by appointment Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au
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Mornington
132 Maxwell Street, Mornington A brilliant start for a family, first home or downsize option, this renovated single-level three bedroom residence enjoys a celebrated address on the edge of Civic Reserve and within minutes of Bentons Square, schools and buses. Freshly renovated interiors enhance a fine design that features streaming natural light, timeless contemporary tones, separate living and dining rooms, sunroom and low maintenance gardens with undercover dining. Featuring a remote garage, stylish two-way bathroom, split system air conditioning unit and wall heating, this welcoming home offers immediate lifestyle enjoyment within striking distance of Main Street’s cafes, Peninsula Homemaker Centre and the beachfront.
Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au
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Mornington
6 George Street, Mornington The sun, the sea, the sand… in a location synonymous with the beach, the bay and good times, these two dynamic three bedroom, two bathroom residences offer a lifestyle of privilege with all the advantages of buying off the plan. In a prized beachside setting, each single level residence is fitted with high end appointments from stunning stone benchtops to quality flooring, double garages and generous alfresco entertaining areas. Each residence features two light filled living zones extending to decking, sleek stone and Smeg kitchen and luxurious master suite with WIR and elegant ensuite. Spoil yourself close to Fossil Beach, Main Street’s vibrant cafes and shops, schools and transport.
Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 James Orton 0437 691 686 bowmanandcompany.com.au
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168 Main Street, Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888
Mornington
79A Herbert Street, Mornington Renovated from start to finish, this magnificent single-level two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence is an oasis of excellence with broad frontage to Tanti Creek immersing the property in nature. Beautiful with Oak floors and streaming natural light, the interiors are at the forefront of relaxed low-maintenance living with an emphasis on indoor-outdoor entertaining. Featuring exquisite living and dining zones, stone kitchen, ensuite and study/third bedroom, the home is crowned with a knock-out entertaining deck taking in the beautiful private views across Tanti Creek. Blue-ribbon positioned, this stunning home is within walking distance of Main St, Mills Beach, parks, schools and transport.
Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au
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Mount Martha
3A Melaleuca Road, Mount Martha Are you ready for the good life? Currently under construction this single evel residence is designed for low maintenance executive living convenient to in a location that puts the Peninsula’s best lifestyle attractions within close reach. The three bedroom accommodation is treated to spacious open plan living and dining flooded with north and west light and landscaped low maintenance gardens with entertaining deck. A host of features includes a stone kitchen with island, stone ensuite, main bathroom with freestanding bath, double remote garage, central heating and split system air conditioning. Bentons Square, schools, Main Street’s cafes scene, beautiful beaches and buses are all nearby.
Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 James Orton 0437 691 686 bowmanandcompany.com.au
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FOR SALE
FOR SALE
Mornington 2/16 Beatty Parade
Mount Eliza 71 Volitans Avenue
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Immaculate 2BR, 1-bath beachside villa unit. 1 of 3, walk to Main Street cafes & Mornington Village in 5 mins. Private, light-filled, 1km (approx) to the beach. Stone & s/steel kitchen, Italian appliances, relaxed living. BIRs, low-maintenance courtyard with terrace, remote single garage, single park in front, ducted heating, air-con.
Price
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Contact Agent Contact Richard Conacher 0407 227 214
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Unique 4 bedroom/ 3 bathroom beachside residence, 3 living areas including massive rumpus/ media room. Impeccable quality throughout with stunning bay views from alfresco balcony and upstairs living. Close to schools and transport and minutes to village and beach. Double garage, heating/cooling/double glazed windows – private and secure.
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Price
As advertised or by appointment
$1,550,000 - $1,650,000
Contact
Bill Joycey 0403 555 424 Belinda Jones 0414 862 253
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
Mornington 5 Lawson Court
Mount Eliza 12 Gaskell Avenue
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3BR, 2-bath cul-de-sac hideaway with a glorious garden and a gate to parkland. Tranquil 688sqm (approx) minutes to the beach and Main Street. Alfresco terrace, 2 living rooms, zoned accommodation. S/steel appliances, timber benchtops, master with WIR and FES, secondary bedrooms with BIRs. Remote double garage, heating/cooling.
Bay glimpses and substantial living form a picture-perfect partnership with this double-storey residence on a tranquil allotment. Walking distance to Peninsula Grammar and a short drive to both Moondah Beach and Mt Eliza Village, this 3-bedroom + study/nursery, 2-bathroom home is destined to deliver family memories.
Inspect
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Price
As advertised or by appointment
$690,000 - $750,000
Contact
Price
As advertised or by appointment
$930,000 - $1,020,000
Contact
Richard Conacher 0407 227 214
Bill Joycey 0403 555 424 Richard Conacher 0407 227 214
FOR SALE
E.O.I
Mount Eliza 113 Rutland Avenue
Frankston 69-71 Yuille Street
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Elegant single-level 4BR Ranelagh Estate residence, walk to the village & schools, bay glimpse, elevated deck with a wet bar. Beachside 822 sqm (approx.) with an uninterrupted Earimil Creek Reserve outlook. Glorious garden, alfresco deck, zoned accommodation, studio, stone kitchen, 2 living rooms. Designer bathrooms, carport, under-house storage, ducted heating/cooling.
Development potential (STCA) or build your dream home. Conveniently located close to Frankston High School, Monash University, Frankston Hospital, Bayside Shopping Centre and the foreshore. Expressions of Interest if not sold prior.
Inspect
Inspect
Price
As advertised or by appointment
$1,175,000 - $1,275,000
Contact
Price
Contact Agent
Contact
As advertised or by appointment
Bill Joycey 0403 55 424 Adrian Foster 0412 494 907 Belinda Jones 0414 862 253
Belinda Jones 0414 862 253 Bill Joycey 0403 555 424
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
Mount Martha 7/47 Green Island Avenue
Mount Eliza 78-80 Rutland Avenue
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Discover the elegant lifestyle you’ve been searching for when you secure this stylish 2 storey townhouse. Large flowing living areas downstairs are complemented by soaring ceilings with square set cornices and a spacious kitchen features stainless steel appliances, gas cooking and ample bench space.
78 Rutland is a leafy 750 sqm (approx.) block and 80 Rutland is the neighbouring allotment with family home. They are collectively known as ‘Southerndown’- a truly magnificent family estate on a double block near the crest of Rutland Avenue.
Inspect
Inspect
As advertised or by appointment
Mount Eliza 9787 1200 mpnews.com.au
Price
$675,000 - $735,000
Contact
Bill Joycey 0403 555 424 Kristen Cumming 0404 146 235
Price As advertised or by appointment
78 Rutland $1,000,000 - $1,100,000 80 Rutland $1,000,000 - $1,100,000
Contact
Belinda Jones 0414 862 253 Richard Conacher 0407 227 214
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ONLY ONE LEFT
Mornington 1&2 /26 Sunningdale Avenue 3
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ONLY ONE LEFT!
A portrait of individuality and artistic detail define the essence of these architect designed homes by Coastal Development Group. Each have 3 bedrooms + study, 2.5 bathrooms and represent stunning new sensations. Coming to life off the canvas with their dramatic 3.6m ceilings, contrasting finishes, oak floors & highlight ceilings, these imposing homes have a downstairs main bedroom (fitted WIR & chic ensuite), state of the art stone kitchen (3 Miele ovens, butler’s pantry), 2 striking living zones, bluestone alfresco in designer gardens & a large double auto garage. 7-star energy rated, each boast ducted heating/air cond, ducted vac, video intercom, double glazing & solar hot water. Near Fossil Beach & Flock cafe, between Main St & Mt Martha.
Inspect As advertised or by appointment
Mount Eliza 9787 1200 mpnews.com.au
Mornington 5973 5444
Price $1,350,000 - $1,450,000 Contact Brett Trebilcock 0439 209 891 Richard Conacher 0407 227 214
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The Team at Ray White Mornington would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year!
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CRIB POINT 1/136 Disney Street
COASTAL INDULGENCE ON 1/4 ACRE (APPROX.) - Showcasing space and attention to detail above all else, this beautiful family home presents as one of the best. Encompassing a spacious floorplan with multiple living areas, this home truly makes the most of its vast 1,080sqm (approx) allotment.
POCKET PLEASER - Modern, airy and perfectly proportioned, this much-loved unit is ideal for first home buyers, retirees or those looking for a sea change.
Enjoying street frontage with it’s own driveway, leading to a single garage. Two generous bedrooms with built-in-robes, plus smaller third bedroom or office. n Four bedroom home plus office, master bedroom with walk-in-robe and ensuite. n Open plan living and dining space with split system heating & cooling. n Modern kitchen with stone benchtops and stainless steel appliances. n Modern kitchen consists of a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher and a double fridge cavity. n Separate formal lounge and rumpus room with a gas log fire delivers plenty of space. n Spacious bathroom with a separate bath and shower. n Beautifully appointed main bathroom features a walk-in shower & freestanding bath. n Outdoor entertaining area and a low maintenance yard. n Entertainers will love the 6-seater spa and expansive decked alfresco.
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CATHERINE AND DARCY FROM ONE AGENCY PENINSULA WISH ONE AND ALL A SAFE AND FESTIVE SEASON, AND A WONDERFUL NEW YEAR !
ONEAGENCY PENINSULA
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6/102 Victoria Street • • • • • •
Lovely unit walking distance to all Hastings has to offer Well maintained and manicured complex Large master bedroom with WIR Spacious living area with gas wall furnace Separate bathroom and laundry Single lock-up garage
FOR SALE $360,000 - $379,500
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5979 3555
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0415 517 340
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H A S T I N G S 2 9 M a r i n e Pa ra d e • • • • • • • •
Superbly renovated restaurant and reception premises with huge glass partioned alfresco area Large commercial kitchen with grease trap, two exhaust canopies, gas stove and cool room Title to 3 underground car spaces Air-conditioned interior has been re-painted and has had new wall to wall carpeting laid Total area of 219sqm which includes 54sqm alfresco Previously licensed for 140 patrons and returning $50,000 net rent per annum Offered for sale with vacant possession on a + GST basis Please Note: Internal photo is from previous tenancy
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INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL
GARY POWERS REAL ESTATE Loch Sport’s trusted real estate agent
OUTSTANDING IN ITS FIELD ONE of the newest and most vibrant venues on the peninsula has unexpectedly come onto the market. The outstanding fit out naturally presents in as-new condition with the business only in operation for the better part of 12 months. The business concept comprised five businesses in one with a fresh food market place including a bakery, butcher shop and a seafood store. There is a coffee lounge and a beautiful restaurant and bar. A long lease term is available for new owners, who can still capitalise on the busy summer period, and take this one of a kind business to the level originally intended.n
PROPERTY ESSENTIALS
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Hospitality and retail, BALNARRING FOR SALE: Contact agent for price AGENT: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454, Kevin Wright Commercial 1/26 McLaren Place, Mornington, 5977 2255
10 Progress Road, LOCH SPORT
$185,000
COMMERCIAL STORAGE UNITS
This is one of the few properties in the industrial estate to come on the market with good shedding. The property is 1894.20sqm with full chain mesh fencing and a large colorbond shed (48m x 9m x 3.6m). The shed is broken into storage units, some with power and concrete floors, others without. The majority of the block has a gravel road base, one section has an office, sewage is available, water supply is by a 22,730 litre water tank with solar panels feeding back into the grid.
CONTACT: Gary Powers 0428 514 088 gary@gpre.net.au
Any / all measurements indicated here are approximates only
56 Lake Street, Loch Sport, Vic. 3851
03 51 460 411
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THINKING OF SELLING? Speak to your agent about listing on realestateview.com.au.
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HOLIDAY? PAY FOR YOUR TRIP. YOUR NEIGHBOURS ARE MAKING MONEY WHILE THEY TRAVEL. SEE HOW MUCH YOUR PROPERTY IS WORTH WHEN YOU LEAVE YOUR HOME WITH US.
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ADVENTURE
NATURALISTE TOURS
10 Tankerton Rd, French Island 03 5257 4570 7 days: 7am-6pm (Tour times vary daily).
MOONLIT SANCTUARY WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PARK
550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale 03 5978 7935 7 days: 10am-5pm. Twilight tours every night (bookings required). Closed Xmas Day.
BLUE RANGE ESTATE
PT. LEO ESTATE & SCULPTURE PARK
3649 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Merricks 03 5989 9011 7 days: Lunch 12-5pm. Dinner: Thu-Sun 5.30pm-late. - Sculpture Park: 7 days: 11am-5pm. Closed Xmas Day.
PENINSULA HOT SPRINGS
140 Springs Lane, Fingal 03 5950 8777 7 days: 7am-10pm. - Spa Dreaming Centre Café: 7 days: Breakfast & Lunch. Thu-Sun: Dinner.
CRITTENDEN WINE CENTRE
ARTHURS SEAT EAGLE
DINE IN HINTERLAND WINERIES, COASTAL RESTAURANTS OR FIND A FUNKY BAR
795 Arthurs Seat Rd, Dromana 03 5987 0600 7 days. Closed Xmas Day.
SPEND THE AFTERNOON AT A WINERY
BLUE RANGE ESTATE
Here’s cheers!
FOLLOW THE BEER, CIDER AND SPIRITS TRAIL AND SIP YOUR WAY THROUGH THE HOMEGROWN FLAVOURS OF THE MORNINGTON PENINSULA
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MAIN RIDGE ESTATE MORNINGTON PENINSULA BREWERY
155 Gardens Rd, Rosebud 03 5986 6560 Fri-Sun: 11am-4pm. Open 7 days in Jan (except NYD).
MAIN RIDGE ESTATE
80 William Rd, Red Hill 03 5989 2686 Fri-Sun: 12-5pm. 7 days during Summer hols.
BASS & FLINDERS DISTILLERY
40 Collins Rd, Dromana 03 5989 3154 Fri-Sun: 11am-5pm. Open public hols, closed Xmas Day. Extended Summer trading hours.
CRITTENDEN WINE CENTRE
25 Harrisons Rd, Dromana 03 5987 3800 7 days: 10.30am-4.30pm.
MORNINGTON PENINSULA BREWERY
72 Watt Rd, Mornington 03 5976 3663 Wed: 3-9pm. Thu-Fri: 3-11pm. Sat: 12-11pm. Sun: 12-7pm.
BASS & FLINDERS DISTILLERY
SUNNY RIDGE STRAWBERRY FARM
VISIT FARMGATES TO TASTE LOCAL CHEESE, CHOCOLATES AND FRESH BERRIES TAKE THE TIME TO WANDER THE REGION AND MEET OUR MAKERS — YOU’LL LOVE OUR LOCALS SETTLE IN FOR A COSY STAY IN THE HEART OF THE PENINSULA
SUNNY RIDGE STRAWBERRY FARM
FOLLOW THE WINE FOOD FARMGATE TRAIL OFFERING THE BEST SEASONAL FOOD AND WINE EXPERIENCES
244 Shands Rd, Main Ridge 03 5989 4500 7 days: Nov-Apr, 9am-5pm (Strawberry Season - Last U-Pick entry 4.30pm). Closed: Xmas Day & NYD.
LINDENDERRY AT RED HILL
142 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill 03 5989 2933 - Restaurant: Lunch Fri-Sun from 12pm. Dinner Mon-Sat from 6pm.
WOODMAN ESTATE
Han Han Han
136 Graydens Rd, Moorooduc 03 5978 8455 – Lakeside Restaurant: 7 days: 8.30am-9pm.
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Travel around tree lined country roads, where wineries, restaurants and art galleries provide plenty of opportunities to linger, or along the coast, admiring the view as you look out for that perfect picnic spot on a white sandy beach. The Mornington Peninsula combines more than 50 cellar doors, craft breweries, spectacular beaches, national parks, laid back seaside villages and a staggering concentration of some of the best eateries in the state. To take it in at a leisurely pace you can cruise along the whole of Port Phillip’s
stunning coastline from Frankston to Portsea, or you can bypass the traffic lights and travel directly down Peninsula Link. For those that want to pack in as much as you can — there’s no telling where you could find yourself! Wandering through idyllic coastal and hinterland villages tasting fine cool-climate wines one minute, to eating fantastic food and gathering fresh produce at local farmgates the next. You can dive into thrilling aquatic adventures or uncover your creative side in galleries and parks. Our map shows you just how close things are and the short drive times between diverse experiences.
TO PLAN YOUR TRIP GO TO visitmp.org/gettingaround
TAKE A LEISURELY DRIVE VIA FLINDERS AND THE HINTERLAND AND DISCOVER QUAINT VILLAGES ALONG THE WAY HOP ON A BIKE AND RIDE AROUND THE COASTAL PATHS EXPERIENCE BEAUTIFUL PORT PHILLIP BAY ON A 40 MINUTE CAR AND PASSENGER FERRY CROSSING BETWEEN SORRENTO AND QUEENSCLIFF
COASTAL WALKS INCLUDE BEACHES, PIERS, ARTS TRAILS, HISTORIC SITES AND VILLAGES FOR A LAZY COFFEE
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WESTERN PORT FERRIES
GO INLAND FOR SHADY BUSH WALKS, BIRD-FILLED WETLANDS, PRETTY CREEKS AND OCEAN VIEWS FROM HILLTOPS
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SEAROAD FERRIES
Sorrento Pier, The Esplanade 03 5257 4500 | 7 days: 7am-6pm.
Stony Point Rd, Crib Point 03 5257 4565 | 7 days: 7am-6pm.
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Mornington Christmas Carols in the Park Saturday 22nd December - Mornington Park Programme 4pm – 5:30pm:
Pre-Carols Entertainment Including the Westernport Regional Band Food Trucks & Kids Fun
5:45pm:
MC Welcome, introduce special guest
6:00pm - 6:30pm:
SUPERBAND solo & duo perform (6 songs)
6:35pm – 7:35pm:
MC introduce Santa’s arrival on Fire Truck Special Guest performs Colouring competition winners announced
7:40pm – 8:30pm: SUPERBAND FULL BAND (12 songs) 8:30pm:
Conclusion of night Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Silent Night
Performed by DYLAN Silent Night Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child Holy Infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from heaven afar Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ the Saviour is born Christ the Saviour is born Silent night, holy night! Son of God, love's pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face With dawn of redeeming grace Jesus Lord, at Thy birth Jesus Lord, at Thy birth
Away in a Manger
Performed by DYLAN AND LYNDA Away in a manger No crib for a bed The little Lord Jesus Lay down his sweet head The stars in the sky Look down where he lay The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay The cattle are lowing The baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying he makes I love thee Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my cradle 'Til morning is nigh
Marys Boy Child
Performed by JASON Long time ago in Bethlehem So the Holy Bible say Mary's boy child, Jesus Christ Was born on Christmas day Hark, now hear the angels sing A new king born today And man will live forevermore Because of Christmas day Trumpets sound and angels sing, Listen what they say, That Man will live forevermore Because of Christmas day While shepherds watched their flocks by night Them see a bright new shining star Them hear a choir sing The music seemed to come from afar Now, Joseph and his wife, Mary Come to Bethlehem that night Them find no place to born she child Not a single room was in sight Hark, now hear the angels sing A new king born today And man will live forevermore Because of Christmas day Trumpets sound and angels sing Listen what they say That Man will live forevermore Because of Christmas day By and by, they find a little nook In a stable all forlorn And in a manger cold and dark Mary's litlle Boy was born Long time ago in Bethlehem So the Holy Bible say Mary's boy child, Jesus Christ Was born on Christmas day Hark, now hear the angels sing A new king born today And man will live forevermore Because of Christmas day Trumpets sound and angels sing Listen what they say That Man will live forevermore Because of Christmas day
Performed by JASON AND TANIA Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be light From now on your troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little Christmas Make the Yuletide gay From now on your troubles will be miles away Here we are as in olden days Happy golden days of yore Faithful friends who are dear to us TGather near to us once more Through the years we all will be together If the fates allow Hang a shining star upon the highest place So have yourself a merry little Christmas Have yourself a merry little Christmas So have yourself a merry little Christmas
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Performed by SUPERBAND quartet God rest ye merry gentlemen Let nothing you dismay Remember Christ our Savior Was born on Christmas Day To save us all from Satan's pow'r When we were gone astray Oh tidings of comfort and joy Comfort and joy Oh tidings of comfort and joy In Bethlehem, in Israel This blessed Babe was born And laid within a manger Upon this blessed morn The which His Mother Mary Did nothing take in scorn Oh tidings of comfort and joy Comfort and joy Oh tidings of comfort and joy Fear not then, said the Angel Let nothing you affright This day is born a Savior Of a pure Virgin bright To free all those who trust in Him From Satan's pow'r and might Oh tidings of comfort and joy Comfort and joy Oh tidings of comfort and joy God rest ye merry gentlemen Let nothing you dismay Remember Christ our Savior Was born on Christmas Day To save us all from Satan's pow'r When we were gone astray Oh tidings of comfort and joy Comfort and joy Oh tidings of comfort and joy
The First Noël
Performed by SUPERBAND quartet The first Noel the angels did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay: In fields where they lay keeping their sheep On a cold winter’s night that was so deep Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel! They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east beyond them far And to the earth it gave great light And so it continued both day and night Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel! And by the light of that same star Three Wise men came from country far To seek for a King was their intent And to follow the star wherever it went Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel! This star drew nigh to the northwest O’er Bethlehem it took its rest And there it did both stop and stay Right o’er the place where Jesus lay Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel! Then entered in those Wise men three Fell reverently upon their knee And offered there in His presence Their gold and myrrh and frankincense Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the kind of Israel! Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord That hath made heaven and earth of nought And with his blood mankind has bought Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel!
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Set 2, Performed by Full SUPERBAND LINE UP Rockin Around the Christmas Tree
Winter Wonderland
O Holy Night
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Rockin' around the Christmas tree At the Christmas party hop Mistletoe hung where you can see Every couple tries to stop Rockin' around the Christmas tree Let the Christmas spirit ring Later we'll have some pumpkin pie And we'll do some carolling You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear Voices singing "Let's be jolly Deck the halls with boughs of holly" Rockin' around the Christmas tree Have a happy holiday Everyone dancing merrily in the new old fashioned way Rockin' around the Christmas tree Let the Christmas spirit ring Later we'll have some pumpkin pie And we'll do some carolling You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear Voices singing "Let's be jolly Deck the halls with boughs of holly" Rockin' around the Christmas tree Have a happy holiday Everyone dancing merrily In the new old fashioned way
Sleigh bells ring, are you listenin’ In the lane, snow is glistenin’ A beautiful sight We’re happy tonight| Walkin’ in a winter wonderland Gone away is the bluebird Here to stay is the new bird Who sings a love songs we go along Walkin’ in a winter wonderland In the meadow we can build a snowman And pretend that he is Parson Brown He’ll say “are you married?”, we’ll say “no, man But you can do the job when you’re in town” Later on, we’ll conspire As we dream by the fire To face unafraid The plans that we’ve made Walkin’ in a winter wonderland Sleigh bells ring, are you listenin’ In the lane, snow is glistenin’ A beautiful sight We’re happy tonight Walkin’ in a winter wonderland Walkin’ in a winter Walkin’ in a winter Walkin’ in a winter wonderland
O holy night the stars are brightly shining It is the night of our dear Saviour’s birth Long lay the world in sin and error pining Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new glorious morn Fall on your knees O hear the angels’ voices O night divine O night when Christ was born O night divine o night O night divine A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new glorious morn Fall on your knees O hear the angels’ voices O night divine O night when Christ was born O night divine o night O night divine Ooh yes it was Ooh it is the night of our dear Saviour’s birth Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, yeah It was a holy holy holy, oh oh oh
You better watch out You better not cry You better not pout I’m telling you why Santa Claus is comin’ to town Santa Claus is comin’ to town Santa Claus is comin’ to town He’s making a list He’s checking it twice He’s gonna find out Who’s naughty or nice Santa Claus is comin’ to town Santa Claus is comin’ to town Santa Claus is comin’ to town He sees you when you’re sleeping He knows when you’re awake He knows if you’ve been bad or good So be good for goodness sake So you better watch out You better not cry You better not pout I’m telling you why Santa Claus is comin’ to town Santa Claus is comin’ to town Santa Claus is comin’ to town The kids in girl and boyland Will have a jubilee They’re gonna build a toyland All around the Christmas tree So you better watch out You better not cry You better not pout I’m telling you why Santa Claus (is comin’ to town) Santa Claus (is comin’ to town) Santa Claus is comin’ Santa Claus is comin’ Santa Claus is comin’ To town
Jingle Bell Rock
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring Snowin’ and blowin’ up bushels of fun Now the jingle hop has begun Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time Dancin’ and prancin’ in jingle bell square In the frosty air What a bright time, it’s the right time To rock the night away Jingle bell time is a swell time To go glidin’ in a one-horse sleigh Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet Jingle around the clock Mix and a-mingle in the jinglin’ feet That’s the jingle bell rock What a bright time, it’s the right time To rock the night away Jingle bell time is a swell time To go glidin’ in a one-horse sleigh Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet Jingle around the clock Mix and a-mingle in the jinglin’ feet That’s the jingle bell That’s the jingle bell That’s the jingle bell rock
Little Drummer Boy Come they told me, pa rum pum pum pum A new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pum Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum To lay before the King, pa rum pum pum pum, Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum. So to honor Him, pa rum pum pum pum, When we come. Little Baby, pa rum pum pum pum (Little Baby, pa rum pum pum pum) I am a poor boy too, pa rum pum pum pum (He is a poor boy too, pa rum pum pum pum) I have no gift to bring, pa rum pum pum pum (pa rum pum pum pum) That’s fit to give a King, pa rum pum pum pum, Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum (rum pum pum pum) Shall I play for you, pa rum pum pum pum, On my drum? On my drum? I play my drum for Him. So to honor Him. Mary nodded, pa rum pum pum pum The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pum pum pum I played my drum for Him, pa rum pum pum pum I played my best for Him, pa rum pum pum pum, Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum. Then He smiled at me, pa rum pum pum pum Me and my drum. When we come, me and my drum.
Let it Snow Oh, the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful, And since we’ve no place to go, Let it snow! let it snow! let it snow! It doesn’t show signs of stopping, And I’ve bought some corn for popping, The lights are turned way down low, Let it snow! let it snow! let it snow! When we finally kiss goodnight, How I’ll hate going out in the storm! But if you’ll really hold me tight, All the way home I’ll be warm. The fire is slowly dying, And, my dear, we’re still good-bying, But as long as you love me so, Let it snow! let it snow! let it snow! When we finally kiss goodnight, How I’ll hate going out in the storm! But if you’ll really hold me tight, All the way home I’ll be warm. The fire is slowly dying, And, my dear, we’re still good-bying, But as long as you love me so, Let it snow! let it snow! let it snow! Let it snow! let it snow! let it snow! Let it snow! let it snow! let it snow!
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O Come All Ye Faithful O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant! O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem Come and behold Him Born the King of Angels O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him Christ the Lord! God of God, Light of Light Lo, He abhors not the Virgin’s womb Very God Begotten, not created O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him Christ the Lord! Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God All glory in the highest O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him Christ the Lord! Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning Jesus, to Thee be glory given Word of the Father Now in flesh appearing O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him Christ the Lord!
Happy Xmas (War is Over) So this is Christmas And what have you done Another year over And a new one just begun And so this is Christmas I hope you have fun The near and the dear one The old and the young A very Merry Christmas And a happy new year Let’s hope it’s a good one Without any fear And so this is Christmas For weak and for strong For rich and the poor ones The world is so wrong And so happy Christmas For black and for white For yellow and red one Let’s stop all the fight A very Merry Christmas And a happy new year Let’s hope it’s a good one Without any fear And so this is Christmas And what have we done Another year over A new one just begun And so happy Christmas We hope you have fun The near and the dear one The old and the young A very Merry Christmas And a happy new year Let’s hope it’s a good one Without any fear War is over, if you want it War is over now la, la, ah, ah Happy Christmas Happy Christmas (happy Christmas) Happy Christmas (happy Christmas)
Hark The Herald Angels Sing Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!” Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th’ angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem.” Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!” Christ, by highest heav’n adored: Christ, the everlasting Lord; Late in time behold him come, Offspring of the favored one. Veil’d in flesh, the Godhead see; Hail, th’incarnate Deity: Pleased, as man, with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel! Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!” Hail! the heav’n born Prince of peace! Hail! the Son of Righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, Risen with healing in his wings Mild he lays his glory by, Born that man no more may die: Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”
All I Want for Christmas is You I just can’t wait I don’t want a lot for Christmas There is just one thing I need And I don’t care about the presents Underneath the Christmas tree I don’t need to hang my stocking There upon the fireplace Santa Claus won’t make me happy With a toy on Christmas Day I just want you for my own More than you could ever know Make my wish come true All I want for Christmas Is you You, baby Oh, I won’t ask for much this Christmas I won’t even wish for snow And I’m just gonna keep on waiting Underneath the mistletoe I won’t make a list and send it To the North Pole for Saint Nick I won’t even stay awake to Hear those magic reindeer click ‘Cause I just want you here tonight Holding on to me so tight What more can I do? Cause baby all I want for Christmas is you You Oh-ho, all the lights are shining So brightly everywhere And the sound of children Laughter fills the air And everyone is singing I hear those sleigh bells ringing Santa won’t you bring me the one I really need? Won’t you please bring my baby to me? Yeah Oh, I don’t want a lot for Christmas This is all I’m asking for I just wanna see my baby (Yeahhh) Standing right outside my door Oh I just want you for my own For my own Baby More than you could ever know Make my wish come true Baby all I want for Christmas is You baby All I want for Christmas is you baby All I want for Christmas is you baby All I want for Christmas is you baby
We Wish You a Merry Christmas We wish you a merry Christmas We wish you a merry Christmas We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year Good tidings we bring to you and your kin Good tidings for Christmas and a happy New Year Oh, bring us a figgy pudding Oh, bring us a figgy pudding Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer Good tidings we bring to you and your kin Good tidings for Christmas and a happy New Year (Happy holidays, let’s celebrate, dance in the street, no misery Christmas is here, bring me the cheer, to one and all We won’t go until we’ve get some We won’t go until we’ve get some We won’t go until we’ve get some, so bring some out here Good tidings we bring to you and your kin Good tidings for Christmas and a happy New Year We wish you a merry Christmas We wish you a merry Christmas We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year We wish you a merry Christmas We wish you a merry Christmas We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year
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Joint project a bonus for the bush
Woodworkers’ gifts for Christmas
AN impenetrable thicket of weeds and scrub at Hastings that has been inhospitable to wildlife and a setting for antisocial behaviour is having a make-over. It’s all part of a collaboration between a team of work skills participants and Advance Community College. Together, they have breathed new life into the wasteland adjacent to the Hastings Community Hub. Over the course of the year participants in a federal government Work for the Dole scheme have set about regenerating the area and transforming it into open woodland with paths and secure habitats for plants and wildlife. Invasive pittosporum and ivy have been cleared and replaced with more than 200 indigenous plants supplied by the college’s Mornington-based plant nursery. Participants built and installed nesting boxes to encourage the return of rosellas and lorikeets, as well as possums and micro bats, and a frog bog was constructed that has already become home to common eastern brown frogs and pobble bonk frogs. Birds, blue tongue lizards, butterflies and insects have returned in abundance. The space has areas set aside for visitors to sit and soak in the surroundings. Mornington Peninsula and especially Hastings residents can see the transformation during Bush Week Celebrations, 17-20 December. Between 10am-2pm there will be guided walks through the reserve as well as talks about native flora and
WOODWORKERS of the Southern Peninsula (WOSP) have given 750 hand-made wooden toys to Food for All, Salvation Army and the Western Port Christmas Giving Program. Woodworkers’ president John Bayliss said the charities would distribute the toys to families and children in need this Christmas. Mr Bayliss said this was the last year toys would be made at the site as it had been earmarked for the new Rosebud aquatic centre. Toy making would be “interrupted” ion 2019 while a new workshop was built in the Vern Wright Reserve. “While the new workshop is being built, the toy makers are so keen at what they do they have said they would make the toys at home,” Mr Bayliss said. Mike O’Grady from the Westernport Christmas Giving Project said parents will get a food hamper and each child under 12 a toy. Russell Butcher, of Rosebud Salvation Army, said his organisation’s distribution system “allows the parents to select the toys”. Food for All’s Ken Northwood said his group provided 2400 food parcels a week “and with [the help of the woodworkers] are able to provide toys for young children”. WOSP session leader John Parrent said the toymakers, aged from 70 “to the late 80s … like to make toys that help young children to interact with their parents or elders”.
Helping hands: Plants, birds and animals are returning to a piece of neglected bushland at Hastings thanks to a dedicated band of workers, including Work for the Dole supervisor Sam Knowles (left) and volunteers Ray Lothian and Maree Millar. Picture: Yanni
fauna. Bush Week will end with a community barbecue, 12pm, Thursday 20 December. Project leader Lachlan Knowles said the project was primarily about “doing something positive” to protect and nurture the peninsula’s natural environments. He said it was a “great thrill” that many animals and insects were returning and that the indigenous plants were thriving. “It was a real buzz to work with
the participants and to watch them become inspired about caring for the environment as they learned about the plants and animals and their care,” Mr Knowles said. Participant Mark Glover said being in the project had given him greater knowledge of the different needs of a healthy environment. “I have learnt a lot of names of plants and enjoyed planting and seeing things grow and establish,” he said. “I enjoyed making
and installing the bird boxes; it’s changing our environment for the better. “The leadership of the project made it a pleasant place to work and it has been a therapeutic experience. I have gained skills that will help me get future work, I hope.” Hastings Community Hub is at 1973 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings. Details: call 5979 1398. Stephen Taylor
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Police search for SUV hit-run driver THE driver of a black SUV involved in a hit-run collision at Lyndhurst, Saturday 1 December, is being sought by police. Somerville Highway Patrol members said the incident followed an argument between two drivers travelling north on DandenongFrankston Road, Carrum Downs, heading towards Dandenong, about 5:55pm. The driver of a Volkswagen sedan turned into Glasscocks Road, Lyndhurst, where he and a passenger got out. The SUV also turned into Glasscocks Road and then drove into the other driver. The SUV, believed to be a 2001-2006 Ford Explorer, quickly left the scene and is yet to be found. The man police wish to talk to is of Pacific Islander appearance, solid build, and wearing a straw hat. Three or four children were in the back of his car. Anyone who saw the collision or drivers who have dash cam footage can contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au and quote incident number 180409473.
Conceal car keys SEVEN out of 10 cars are stolen with their own keys – a statistic that’s alarming police. Crime Stoppers Victoria is urging drivers to consider how easy they are making it for thieves by leaving their keys in accessible areas of their homes. Next month, Crime Stoppers Victoria together police, National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council, Department of Justice, and
areas, with many more to be held in the lead-up to Christmas, Mornington police said.
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Hit-run: Images of the Ford Explorer and also a facial composite image of a man police want to talk to. Pictures: Supplied
Neighbourhood Watch, will begin a community awareness campaign to highlight what they call crimes of opportunity. Thieves take advantage of unlocked doors and open windows in homes and cars – especially where they can see valuables inside. Also, 70 per cent of all late model cars stolen in Victoria are taken with their own keys, 45 per cent are stolen from outside the home and 25 per cent are stolen from streets nearby. There is a strong link between home burglaries and car thefts, so police say consider where you leave your keys, improve your home’s security and, if you are a victim of car theft, call 000. Information from the community helps solve crime, and residents should get behind the campaign and report what they know, police say. Crime Stoppers is confidential and doesn’t track IP addresses. “We don’t want to know who you are; we just want to know what you know,” a spokesperson said.
School zones SOMERVILLE Highway Patrol units last week visited Crib Point and Dromana primary schools where they issued fines of $202 and the loss of one demerit point for exceeding the speed limit by less than 10kph, and $322 and three points for exceeding the speed limit by 10-24kph. Other drivers were warned about their speeds.
Camera plates AN automated number plate recognition (ANPR) operation targeting south-bound traffic on Nepean Highway, near Oakbank Road, Mornington last week, nabbed 16 unregistered vehicles and six unlicensed or suspended drivers. The Mornington Police ANPR vehicle scanned 3084 plates over three hours. ANPR operations are run on different roads throughout the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula
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Loss of space The fantastic Mornington library is a hive of activity and a community hub. It is unfortunate that the newly installed speed hump has now removed four much-needed parking spaces close by. Young mothers with prams, people with mobility issues and even those returning heavy
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Pull over driver: Police direct traffic into the automated number plate recognition zone on Nepean Highway last week. Picture: Supplied
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A positive outcome wanted for refugees It is now well established by various polls that the majority of Australians want the Government to resolve the issue of children and adults being detained on Manus and Nauru Islands. The federal coalition government thinks it’s ok to leave children in detention on Nauru. Children, and men and women, battle for the appropriate medical treatment recommended by doctors. Indifference and inhumanity will no longer win sufficient votes to retain seats. It is generally accepted that border patrols have stopped the dangerous trips organised by [people] smugglers. Maintaining those patrols is appropriate. Smugglers have won the battle when refugee children, men and women are left to slowly die of lack of hope and justice. The government has disappointed us. Australians expect our leaders to deal with these complex social and political problems positively. As election results have shown, we do have a sense of justice and a moral compass. Ann Renkin, Shoreham
DESPITE the publicity, and the pleas for parents to use common sense, every year in Australia more than 5000 children are rescued after being left alone in hot cars. In the year to the end of August, Ambulance Victoria was called to 1587 cases of people locked in cars in Victoria – the vast majority toddlers and babies. Last week, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and Kidsafe Victoria
launched its Kids in Cars awareness campaign at Seawinds Community Hub, Capel Sound, ahead of the annual influx of an estimated 140,000 visitors over the summer holidays. The temperature inside a parked car could be 20-30 degrees hotter than outside – up to 60 degrees on a typical summer’s day. Leaving the windows down has little effect. Cr Gill said “Do not leave children in cars” signs would be placed on roadsides, outside pre-schools and early childhood centres, council offices, libraries and maternal health care nurse centres.
boxes of books need to be able to park close to the library. Mornington Peninsula Shire Ccouncil should increase the number of two-hour spaces in the car park opposite the library in Vancouver Street so that council workers park elsewhere and there is space for library patrons and for those with business in the shire offices. Di Lewis, Mt Martha
Save the wedge Mt Eliza’s green wedge land-zoned land is being targeted for profits. Philanthropy for heritage and neighbourhood integrity appears non-existent. The Melbourne Business School, the Ansett estate and the Morning Star property, have all been targeted for commercial exploitation. Goodbye Sir Reg Ansett, your cliff top pastoral acreage is under threat. Ostentatious mansions further divide the rich from the norm of honest and hard-working environmentally conscientious middle socio economic home owners. Surely we have enough baby boomer lifestyle villages already? Until I hear of one of these developers actually returning some of the retirement settlement profits to social housing, co-operative ownership arrangements, community projects, public access to reserved land or similar philanthropic gestures, I will oppose the selling off of many hectares of prime arable land along the Kunyung Road area in Mt Eliza.
Our Briars Ward councillors, Sam Hearn, Bev. Columb and Rosie Clark, seem absent from the debate. Mornington Liberal MP David Morris, reelected on a reduced majority, is ineffectual as he said he “can’t do anything in opposition”. Ian Morrison, Mt Eliza Community Alliance
Pool time lapse Every time I drive by the [Rosebud Aquatic Centre] “pool site” I am galled to remember that Rosebud could have had this pool more than 10 years ago, at the same site, for less than half the price , and a donation of $10 million from the state government. Except for what I see as the pigheadedness of one councillor of the time to build a Taj Mahal on the foreshore that was confronting every regulation in the government arsenal. Even after discarded Mathew Guy (planning minister at the time) put his stamp to the project it could not pass muster. So there. Lest we forg et. Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach
Money and Labor I read a throwaway line by Josh Frydenberg, the alleged federal treasurer, in the national media that stated “the Australian economy is strong and in good shape, we are in our 27th year of consecutive economic growth”. In those 27 years, Labor was in control of the finances at some stage and let us not forget the global financial crisis (GFC) when Labor’s financial nous made us the envy of the western world. So much for the conservatives and their continual assertion that Labor are bad money ma nagers. John Cain, McCrae
Thirst for The News Like Fred Wild (“News outlet” Letters 11/12/18)
about The News no longer being available at Woolworths at Rye. I love the newspaper. On a few occasions there have been no letters to the editor, most recently in the issue following the state election, perhaps due to space limitations, but no reason could be found for the absence of the letters column on the previous occasion. Despite the continual letters from PETA, which are not about local issues, I enjoy reading the letters to the editor, even those of Brian M from Mornington, with which I rarely agree. I would go stir crazy without my weekly fix of The News (paper edition). Ray Gibb, Rosebud
‘Gift’ animals suffer If you are thinking of giving a dog or cat as a “gift” this Christmas, please reconsider. No matter how much they’d like to make it work, many people who receive animals as gifts find that they’re unable to make the lifelong commitment to caring for their new animal companion. Animals deserve the best lives possible, but being given as a gift will make that outcome less likely. Animal shelters are filled beyond capacity with homeless animals, many of which were former “pets”—all because a child lost interest and no one else stepped in and took the time to provide training and care. When their novelty wears off, “gift” animals are often neglected, left in backyards, dumped on the streets to die or surrendered to shelters – which have to euthanise thousands of animals every year for lack of good homes. Adding a dog or cat to the family means promising to care for, spend time with and love this animal for his or her lifetime – which could be 15 years or more. If you’re ready for this, please adopt a dog or cat from a shelter. Laura Weyman-Jones, PETA Australia
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Office on 03 9708 8241 cnrReject Elizabeth andShop Main Sts from 2.00 Bentons Square Community Centre Freechoice Mornington 9008 3558 Centre, The 5975No,9081 be Welsh. No Welsh speaking skills are needed or email: peninsulatransportassist@gmail.com. to 4.00pm. We offer education and support for 7:00pm second Wednesday each month and no auditions are required. We rehearse on P.T.A. also needs drivers for 12 and 24 seater and carers coping with chronic lung Share the journey in a relaxed, caring Glenn McCulloch Photography 5975 5811 patients Tokyo Sushi Kitchen 5975 6850 Sunday evenings in the comfort of the Frankston buses. disease with the aim of leading an improved environment. Partners, carers and friends Uniting Church, High Street, Frankston. For more of life. Details Christine 0419 314 587 are most welcome. Contact 04225975 608 345 5849 quality Mornington Mahjong Inside Story Newsagency Woolworths 5974 information contact Helen6105 0424719291 or email peninsulapcsg@hotmail.com Mornington Mahjong Group meets Tuesdays and Community Choir our secretary secretarympwlchoir@gmail.com Fridays at the Mornington RSL in Virginia Street Monday night 7 – 9 pm Our new choir is up and National Seniors Mornington. We will teach you if you are new to Main 241 Street, Mornington Victoria Ph: 5702 Police Senior Community running but we need3931 more members! Led by5975Mornington Mornington Peninsula Branch. Register this fascinating game. Contact Lucy 5981 0801 Jess Wynne, the choir will be singing old songs, Looking for a local social group aligned to a Helping the elderly, frail and isolated community or 0416 043 527 new songs, and songs from around the world. national, non-political, advocacy group for members to feel safe in their homes. For more For beginners and the more experience and you seniors’ issues? Try us out at our November Mt Eliza Mahjong Club information and or application forms to join the don’t241 have toMain read musicStreet, to attend. $10.00 per social activities! Couples and singles welcome. The Evening Group of the Mount Eliza Mah Jong register phone 5973 6533. Mon - Fri 9.00am session, first session free, just come along. For Memberships available for 2018. Club meets each Monday evening in the Mount Mornington Victoria Noon We are located at the Police Station in Main further info please contact the Mt Martha House Contact ireneanderson2013@gmail.com Eliza Village Community House from 7 – 9pm. Street, Mornington 466 Esplanade, phone 5974 2297 New members are always welcome, seasoned Ph: 5975 5702 Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society Charity Book Fair. players or new to the game. Our friendly Art Connect - Public Stargazing 5 - 6 January 2019. Donate your pre-loved books members are very happy to introduce them to Every second Monday 11 am – 2 pm Get together Hear inspiring talks, view stars, planets, clusters to the Mornington Lions annual charity book fair this ancient game. with other like-minded people in a beautiful and galaxies through our powerful telescopes at Peninsula Community Theatre Mornington. space where you can do your thing and be every Friday in January, and then 8pm on the Over 55’s Mt Eliza Seniors Club Moving, down-sizing or spring cleaning. surrounded by others doing theirs. Bring your 1st Friday of every month at The Briars dark-sky Calling over 55’s who are interested in Contact Aileen 0413507000 for pick-up/drop-off own unfinished project or new idea with you observatory. Melway ref 151 E1. Bookings are participating in various activities, including table information. and all your own supplies. Class is untutored, essential. 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Community Lunch. Join us for a “Pot Luck” lunch each Thursday from 12 pm to 1 pm. Lunch is prepared and cooked in our own kitchen. Cost $5. Bookings essential before Wednesday 2pm. Mt Eliza Neighbourhood House 90 Canadian Bay Rd, Mt Eliza phone 9787 8160
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Peninsula Youth Music Society NEW MEMBERS WANTED! PYMS offer the opportuinity tolearn and play music in an encouraging and supportiveenvironment. The Saturday Morning Music School hasprograms for preps to grade 6. The Wednesday night Chamber Orchestra provides a challenging program for string and woodwind players. The participants willgain ensemble skills and be introduced to orchestralrepertoire. For further info please visit the www.peninsulayouthmusicsociety.org.au, or contact 5975 8841
Mount Eliza Men’s Shed. Our men’s shed opens each Wed afternoon from 1.30pm to 4pm, and each Thurs morning from 9.30am to 12pm. We are looking at opening on a Tuesday morning to accommodate new members. Do visit our web site www.mountelizamensshed.org and enjoy the pitch in the Events section. Pop in at the Mount Eliza Club site to have a chat.
241 Main Street, Contentment The Baha’i Community of Mornington Peninsula is inviting interested members of the community Mornington Victoria to a discussion gathering on the topic of contentment in society. Ph: 5975 5702 At 2:00 pm Mornington Information Centre, 320 Main St. Mornington. Entrance from the car park at the rear of the building.
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The “Standard” transferred to new ownership Compiled by Brodie Cowburn THE proprietorship of the “Standard” has been transferred to Mr Wm. Crawford Young, son of the retiring owner. Mr Young, senr., after a long and active career in the newspaper world is about to retire from the more strenuous duties imposed upon him for so many years in journalistic enterprise. The incoming proprietor has had a wide and varied experience in public life which should specially fit him for his new position. In association with his father he conducted the “Great Southern Star” at Leongatha, and later established the “Circular Head Chronicle” in Tasmania. While in the Island State he was appointed Town Clerk and Clerk of Courts at Stanley, which positions he has just resigned after ten years service. The Council on his retirement presented him with an illuminated address followed by the citizens with their token of esteem in the shape of a substantial purse. The foregoing is not recorded in any spirit of egotism but rather by way of introducing a stranger to a district and its people. Under war conditions the life of a newspaper proprietor was not an enviable one. With the dawn of a new year and brighter prospect it will be the ambition of the “Standard” to advance with the times and if possible keep a little ahead. The office staff has already been improved and the printery department brought tip to date.
The public we feel sure will not be slow to recognise enterprise and reward it accordingly. There are many directions in which the interests of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings and the Peninsula generally should be advanced, and the “Standard” hopes to lend its support to every movement deserving of success. The phrase “Support local enterprise” is rather a hackeneyed one, but it nevertheless expresses a principle vital to the success and progress of any town district or State. *** OWING to pressure on space several items of interest have been held over, including report of Somerville Fruitgrowers Association meeting, Tyabb news, correspondence and general news. *** FRANKSTON Progress Association. An important meeting of the Frankston Progress Association is called for next Friday in the Mechanics. *** “STANDARD” Calendar.—With this issue we present our readers with the “Standard” Calendar for 1919. *** CHRISTMAS Holidays. There will be no issue of the “Standard” next week owing to the Christmas holidays. Advertisers and contributors will please note that the next issue of the “Standard” will take place on Saturday, 4th January. *** A BIG Equestrian Attraction – A Gymkhana on an extensive scale will be held in the Frankston Park on the
27th January 1919 in aid of the local repatriation fund. Full particulars will appear later. *** MEMORIAL Service. Tomorrow, Sunday, in the Frankston Park at 3 o’clock, a united Memorial Service will be held. The convenor, Cr W. J. Oates has arranged for the attendance of several noted speakers and the local orchestra will accompany the singing. *** THEY Toil and They Spin.—A most interesting sericulture exhibit from the Frankston School, consisting of silkworms at work, and of completed cocoons can be seen in Messrs Brody and Mason’s office window. With a view to its establishment in the Peninsula, Mr J. D. Jennings, B A S will deliver a public lecture at an early date, on this most important and valuable industry. *** PAVEMENT “Merchants” – The legitimate tradesman always has reason to complain when he has to compete against the “pavement merchant” or barrow-man. The latter is always in a position to under sell the man in the shop; his cart or barrow pays no rates or taxes and usually takes up a position in the best business sites in the town. At the last meeting of the local Shire Council the initial step was taken in the direction of “regulating” this class of itinerant salesman. *** THE Jovials.—Nothwithstanding counter attractions “The Jovials” was well patronised on Saturday night last, when they appeared at the Mechan-
ics’. This Company rendered musical and elocutionary items of high standard and the applause which each member of the company received was sufficient evidence of the appreciation of the audience. The proceeds go to the fund of the Y.M.C.A special appeal fund. During the interval Staff Sergeant Smith drew the attention of the audience to the many kindnesses extended to himself and comrades, & expressed the appreciation of the soldiers of the splendid service which the Y M C A had at all times rendered. Sergeant Smith’s remarks were an ample refutation of the derogatory remarks of a few pariotic (sic) individuals of this town relative to the work of the Y M C A *** Heard in the Train. That everybody is going to Hastings regatta on Boxing Day. That the committee would be pleased if intending competitors in the various regatta events put in their entries early. That Somerville Tennis Club intends to reorganise and that a general meeting of members is to be held at an early date. That Frankston Tennis players may be expected to do likewise. That Frankston is rapidly filling with holiday visitors. That Somerville at present is a regular hive of industry. That Somerville recently said farewell to a parson and gained a police man. That Constable Walker comes to Somerville with a fine record, and
promises to prove a zealous and efficient officer. That the Pearcedale monthly rifle shoot takes place today, combined with ladies nomination. That Tyabb cool store is being filled with meat this week. That Somerville people are tired of waiting for the electric light. Shake them up Council. That motorists should note that the main Flinders road from Somerville to Tyabb is now under construction by the Country Roads Board. That Somerville district fruit prospects are good. Crops are looking splendid and an excellent season is anticipated. That “speed up” is now the watchword of the contractors engaged in completing the Somerville cool stores. That the tile works at Somerville are in full swing and the enterprising proprietors Messrs Gerrand and Son, are sending out large consignments of the finished article by rail every week. That the Mona pipe works at Somerville are putting up a record in the manufacture of water pipes for the big water supply scheme now under construction. That station master Coates of Somerville is on sick leave and is being relieved by Mr Crighton. That splendid entries have been received for the New Year’s Day sports at Frankston. That the popular shire president, Cr Murray, is recovering from the injuries he sustained in falling from a lorry recently. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 21 December 1918
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WITH nine out of 10 deaths in Australia caused by chronic disease, Dr Michelle Woolhouse, founder and principal GP, said Whole Medicine takes an integrative approach to health care. This means using a combination of general practice with evidence-based holistic principals to help men, women and children be well. “Our health philosophy is to address the whole spectrum of a person’s life, including emotional, nutritional, physical, mental and environmental factors,” said Dr Woolhouse. “It’s about understanding a person’s whole-body so that we can help treat the cause – not just the symptoms.” As well as having a focus on wellness medicine and chronic disease management, Whole Medicine also provides locals with a range of family GP services, prevention medicine, skin health treatments, community health talks, mind and body retreats, nutritional medicine and more. “We are passionate about helping local families, particularly mothers who are proactive and health conscious, baby boomers and retirees to the region and local businesses who want to take a holistic and comprehensive approach to employee health,” said Dr Woolhouse. Professor Avni Sali AM, Director of the National Institute of Integrative Medicine, said Mornington Peninsula residents have benefited greatly from having access to a clinic like Whole Medicine. “This is modern medicine – it is not just about
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Wrong Jovi - A Tribute to Tribute Bands By Stuart McCullough WE were travelling to the country. As we headed out of town, we passed a racetrack that specialized in hosting greyhound events. The venue also boasted that it was home to live music, largely tribute shows. Not that this was clear at one hundred clicks an hour. Signage along the fence line boasted upcoming shows by Fleetwood Mac, AC/DC and Bon Jovi. That these groups should perform at the dog track in Melton seemed somewhat improbable and it was only upon closer inspection that I spotted the all-important caveat of ‘tribute show’. I respect the right of any musician to earn a living. If that means you need to become Lindsay Buckingham three nights of week while performing between rounds of bingo and the meat tray raffle, then more power to your arm. Just don’t advertise your show as ‘FLEETWOOD MAC tribute show’. It’s misleading. Besides, naming a tribute band is one of the great pleasures of being in a tribute band. Give me a proper tribute band name, like ‘Abba-ration – the ABBA Tribute Show’, ‘Deft Leppard’, ‘Earth, Wind, For Hire’ or the bagpipe-led ‘Red Hot Chili Pipers’. It got me thinking. What are suitable names for a Bon Jovi tribute band? You could play it safe and name it after an album. Their breakthrough record was ‘Slippery When Wet’ in 1986, home to hits like ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ and ‘You Give Love a Bad Name’. But ‘Slippery When Wet – the Bon Jovi tribute show’ also sounds like the kind of occupational health and safety hazard that rightly
sees punters stay away in droves. I’m not sure any of the other album titles are much help. The other technique involves using a well-known song. That’s hard to do with Bon Jovi. ‘Bad Medicine’ sounds like a dud night out. ‘Keep the
Faith’ sounds like a group that should be passing around a collection plate and not the warm-up act for the darts tournament. Then there’s the risk of being mistaken for someone else entirely. If it were ‘Dead or Alive – the Bon Jovi Tribute Show’ there’s a
real chance that someone will rock up expecting the singer to be wearing an eye patch and singing ‘You Spin Me Right Round’. I decided to help. What should a Bon Jovi Tribute Band be called? I have to admit, I’m very fond of those groups that somehow combine the name of the band they’re honouring with something entirely unrelated which then influences their sound. For example, there’s a heavy metal band that does ABBA songs called ‘ABBAtoir’. ‘Dread Zeppelin’ plays Led Zeppelin songs in a reggae style with an Elvis impersonator out front. There’s even a Star Wars band named ‘Aerosith’. I was struck by the fact that Christmas was coming up. This led me to think that ‘Bon Bon Jovi’ might be a suitable name. Then I wondered whether, perhaps, this might be their last show before one of the members of the group heads overseas on a Contiki Tour. Surely the name ‘Bon Voyage Jovi’ would be ideal. Or perhaps a Bon Jovi Tribute Band consisting solely of members of the Country Women’s Association – Scone Jovi. What about a group fronted by a redheaded clown called Ronald who is closely associated with a popular hamburger franchise – Ron Jovi? The list is, I suspect, endless. The tough thing about being in a tribute band is how far to take it. Are you paying tribute to the music or pretending to be the band itself? It’s tricky territory. I once saw an INXS tribute band in Baxter and I’m pretty sure the singer thought he was Michael Hutchence. He wasn’t – something reinforced by the removal
of his wig. Then there are the choices you’re forced to make. If you’re Lindsay from ‘Fleetwood Mac’, which era Lindsay are you? Classic Lindsay from his man-perm / Caucasian-afro pirate shirt wearing mid-seventies genius phase or the later Armani jacket sporting rock elder statesmen with a blow-wave era? Or do you throw caution to the wind and attempt both in a single show by allowing a costume change? These are challenges for any tribute band. These are problems I’ve never had. I’ve never been a member of a tribute band, as such. I’ve never really wanted to nail my colours quite so decisively to the mast. It takes a lot of commitment to focus on just one act. I’m worried that if I did start a tribute band, the group I chose might be considered too obscure for the general public. I doubt a tribute show based around one of my all-time favourite groups – The Fauves – are going to be invited to play in between dish licker races in Melton, even if one of their best-known songs is entitled ‘Dogs Are the Best People’. People aren’t going to line up to see ‘You Am Not – the You Am I tribute show’ when they can still see the genuine article. That’s as it should be. I’ve no idea how the Bon Jovi tribute show went. I’ll just say that sometimes the best tribute is in knowing exactly where to draw the line. Now excuse me as I go and form my own tribute band – one that performs angular independent rock as piano-driven power ballads. ‘R.E.M. Speedwagon’ will be appearing at a pokies venue near you before long. Keep your ear out.
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New heights: Baden Powell’s bowlers put the thumb screws on Moorooduc, restricting them to just 87. Picture: Andrew Hurst
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BAXTER have pushed on to claim a victory over Mt Eliza at Greg Beck Oval. Needing just 36 runs to claim a first innings win with six wickets in hand, Baxter went on to surpass their target on day two and get the points. They finished at 5/97. Nick Baron did his best with ball in hand for the Redlegs, taking 3/22 off 14 overs. Peninsula OB restarted at 6/77 on day two needing 3 runs to claim victory. Despite a shaky start on day one, they performed better on day two and didn’t lose a wicket before passing their target of 89. They finished all out for 114. Adeel Hussain wreaked havoc on the tail end to finish at 7/35. Sorrento came in for a second innings and finished at 1/14. Despite starting at 4/16, Flinders worked their way back into the contest on day two against Pearcedale. Flinders steadied the ship to end up surpassing their target of 86. Blake Hogan-Keogh was best on ground, hitting 55 runs to end up the top scorer of the match by a fair dis-
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tance. Mornington worked hard at Lloyd Park against Langwarrin to claim a four wicket win. Chasing 144, the Bulldogs lost their first wicket last week for just 2. Things were steadier on day two for Mornington, who looked in control as they finished at 6/145.
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CRIB Point have just held on to claim a win over Pines in their home clash. Pines batted decently on day one to finish up all out for 153, off just 48 overs. Set with a difficult target to chase, Crib Point started poorly and were left reeling at 3/22. Adam Keulen’s handy 45 helped his side push on, as they ended up claiming a narrow two wicket win. Patrick Jackson tried his hardest with the ball, claiming seven of the eight wickets that fell. Defending a total of 163, Baden Powell did well to restrict Moorooduc to just 87. Opener Ben Williams top scored for Moorooduc with 20, as each batsmen failed to capitalise from their starts. They ended up all out well short of
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By Craig MacKenzie GARY Hodgson’s legacy to Frankston Pines may be the greatest gift of any president in the club’s history. He was the driving force behind a push that started off with a successful bid for a grant to build new femalefriendly changerooms and ended with local council approval for a $3.4 million rebuild of the facilities at Monterey Reserve. Yet Hodgson sees things differently. “Unfortunately after seven years if you can’t attract people onto the committee … all we’d done was to help the club survive but we wanted to help it grow and we didn’t do that,” he said. “Pip and I knew we’d had enough and we were actually going to pull the pin back in January-February but we decided that wasn’t fair so we said we’d see the year out but that would certainly be the end for us.” ‘Pip’ is Phillipa Hodgson who served on the committee alongside her husband throughout his term of office. The Hodgsons took over a debtridden basket case at the 2011 AGM without a coach and without a team and only a handful of players but quite a few creditors breathing down their necks. The first thing Gary Hodgson did was to open a new club bank account. “To be fair to the previous president Dianne Hunter a lot of the debt actually stemmed back to before her time, a debt other people had accumulated and not covered.” The debt was north of $40,000 and most pundits predicted that Pines would fold. But the first coaching decision Hodgson made proved a masterstroke. He hired an outsider, Danny Verdun, who brought with him almost an entire senior squad and after losing four of the first five matches of the 2012 season went on a remarkable unbeaten run culminating in a second placed finish and promotion from Provisional 1 South-East. “Winning promotion was a special moment for us and back at the club there was a fair bit of go and get stuffed to all the people that bagged us for not hiring a local coach and bringing in someone who knew nothing about the club.” A midtable finish in State 3 SouthEast followed in 2013 then a league restructure put Pines in State 2 SouthEast for the 2014 season and Verdun’s side won the championship. “They say that success breeds success and suddenly everyone wanted to
Flashback to 2014: Frankston Pines president Gary Hodgson and midfielder Paul McEvoy celebrate championship success.
know us. “The bloke from one of the local papers started phoning me every week and passers-by started dropping in and wishing us well. “It was a great time to be at the Pines.” In 2015 the club enjoyed a good FFA Cup run but by the end of that season Verdun had gone and it was back to square one. “That year we had more and more people turning up and people helping out. “We had someone doing sponsorship and someone doing media. “That was the year we really stabilised and had money coming into the place but when Danny pulled the pin everyone left that were doing all these chores. “That sent us back to where we were when we first took over and we ended up with hardly any players and Steve (Spencer), Pip and me on the committee. “To be honest I’m still disappointed with Danny over that whole affair. “Look everyone is entitled to leave and move but I thought he was going
to have a year off then the day after our presentation night Knox makes the announcement that he’s their new coach.” Hodgson tried everything he knew to attract newcomers into the fold. Pines had already gone through the failed experiment of hosting the South Eastern Piranhas as part of a soccer federation plan to establish a summer competition, a move that eventually fell flat on its face. “Council screwed us with the Piranhas because they had lots of kids that weren’t from the local area and council’s view was why should we provide them with a venue.” The attempt in late 2016 to attract more support by linking with Club M, a Mauritian community group, met a similar fate. “Neither council nor the soccer liaison committee were happy after someone walked around the place taking photos then posted them on facebook saying look at the new Club M. “Let’s just say that that didn’t go down too well and it was actually a pretty dumb thing to do.” Despite the failure to inject new
blood into the club Hodgson’s success in turning a caustic relationship with council into one of mutual respect and of navigating a path through the politics of the grant approval process are no mean feats. “What the council has now done for us is more than anything they’ve done over the past 40 years because no-one wanted the council near us. “We did our best to fix up all the dramas over the debt that was owed to the council and there was a lot of hard work chasing things up with them all the time. “But we squared things off and last week we heard that council had approved the money for the rebuild but when that starts is another matter.” Hodgson reasoned early in his tenure that the only way forward was to engage with politicians and Pines offered a unique opportunity having played host to monthly meetings of the local branch of the Labor Party for decades. Hodgson served behind the club bar at every meeting so striking up a conversation about the grants process wasn’t difficult. Local member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly, Paul Edbrooke, played a pivotal role in getting State Treasurer Tim Pallas to visit Monterey Reserve last year. “Tim used to play soccer and he wanted to go out on the pitch and kick the ball around and that was when he made the offer of funding the new changerooms,” Hodgson said. “I said we’d need around 300 (thousand dollars) and he said I was being optimistic and that 500 or 600 was closer to the mark and we shook hands and that’s when the whole thing start-
ed.” An initial council inspection of the Monterey Reserve facilities went well and agreement was reached that the $600,000 grant from the State Government would cover new changerooms, installing windows in the large hall area and new fascia. “Then I heard that one of the local councillors who’d never been down to the place wanted to put the money into something else so I had to front a council meeting on a Monday night and argue our case.” Onlookers at that meeting were treated to a lively exchange between Hodgson and the councillor in question. “The next time council came down to our place that councillor didn’t show up and I got told the entire building was getting knocked down and rebuilt.” Pines have participated in developing the plans for the new clubrooms and are hopeful that work can start late next year. But for now Hodgson is enjoying life as a husband, father and grandfather and he has stepped down from running a club that is significantly stronger than the one he first took over. Pines are debt-free and looking forward to a rebirth of the senior squad under new coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor. The club is on course to run junior teams next season and the seniors are likely to play home matches on Friday nights. That still won’t be enough for Hodgson though. “I want to see Pines in the NPL, I want a heap of juniors there and I want another pitch out the back. “Getting local kids off their backsides and playing sport was always the aim so that they treat the place like their own home.” He might see that one day but right now he’s still coming to terms with his new role as a supporter. “Yeah I still feel a bit awkward when I go down there now. “I think it’s because I used to have the run of the place but it’s not my job anymore. “I have to learn to just go down there and enjoy it. “I’ve got to learn to keep my mouth shut and to just sit back and let other people make decisions.” But he doesn’t have to keep his mouth shut on matchdays when he can join in with other life members and at least one other former president in yelling for the mighty Pines.
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Men’s winners: Grant Catterick (CoF), Darren Mathers (Kar) and John Curtain (CoF) celebrate their State Triples victory. Ladies victors: Linda Isted (Kar), Julia Fairweather (Hast) and Jan Richardson (Kar) celebrate their State Triples victory. Pictures: Supplied
Bowls finals run and won THE State Triples and Fours bowls competitions have been run and won in the past two weeks. After a re-schedule of play, the Triples were played at the Mount Eliza Bowling Club on Wednesday 5 December where Frankston and Karingal came out on top in the men’s and women’s events, respectively. The Frankston team made up of Grant Catterick (CoF), Darren Mathers (Kar) and John Curtain (CoF) defeated the host club, Mount
Eliza, in the men’s final and will make their way through to the next stage at the Brighton Bowling Club. Mount Eliza Bowling Club chairman Dale Verhagen said that while it was a great game to watch, the Frankston team were just the better team on the night. “They were just a little bit too good for them in the final,” Verhagen said. “The women’s game lived up to expectations and was a lot tighter and a tougher game with not much splitting
the two sides.” In the Ladies competition, the Karingal side made up of Linda Isted (Kar), Julia Fairweather (Hast) and Jan Richardson (Kar) were eventually crowned victors over a gallant Dromana team. Verhagen said the Triples competition got a fair bit of support from the community as well. “We had about 70 to 80 people come and watch, and it turned out to be a very good night,” he said.
The State Fours held at Karingal on Wednesday 12 December also had a lot of support with over 100 people attending the event as well as spectators watching on through their live Facebook coverage. Karingal’s side made up of Grant Burley, Bruce Cameron, Gary King and Kevin Milton came out on top in the men’s competition, defeating Frankston in the final. In the Ladies, the Mornington Civic women’s team consisting of Rose
Hardy, Margaret Taggart, Taegen Kerley and Roslyn Ladner won the final over Dromana. The State Singles finals are also set to be played on Sunday 23 December. The players set to take their place in the competition include: Linda Milton (Kar), Linda Isted (Kar), Wendy Odgers (Som), Jan Richardson (Kar), John Curtain (CoF), Graeme Hegarty (Drom), Peter Maher (MtE) and Paul Twyerould (Rose).
Girls reign supreme in Little Aths Christmas Handicap MORNINGTON Little Athletics Centre topped off their year with their very own junior version of the Stawell Gift, the Christmas Handicap, on Saturday 8 December. Junior athletes from under-6s through to under-16s competed in the junior (under-6 to under-8) and senior (under-9 to under-16) handicapped races over 100m at the Mornington Secondary College in hopes of claiming the annual MLAC Christmas Handicap title. The girls reigned supreme in both of the handicapped races. The Inflatable Land Junior Handicap was won by under-6s girl, Amelia Carroll, while the Gravity Zone Senior Handicap was won by under-13s girl, Madalyne Mundy. Mornington Little Aths president Todd Martin said the great thing about the Christmas Handicap is that it allows everyone a chance of winning the race. “We set the heats based on results throughout the season,” he said. “We had eight or nine in the final and they all finished within 0.4 seconds of each other which was great to see. “The idea is that you don’t always have the fastest runner winning the race but the personal best on the day is what will win it.”
To add to the day, Santa made a surprise appearance alongside the Mt Martha CFA and was handing out lollies as well as taking photos with the juniors. Treasure hunts were also scattered throughout the day along with trophy presentations for the Multi Event winners who had won two weeks prior. All in all, Martin said the event was a great day out. “We had a decent turnout from the little athletes (150 competed) and their families as well,” he said. “We set it up as a very relaxed sort of day with families setting up their chairs on the side of the track and it looked like everyone enjoyed themselves.” While the Mornington Little Aths events are done for the year, some of their juniors still headed to the State Relay Championships at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park on Saturday 15 December. Mornington Little Aths will be back in action on Saturday 5 January for their Twilight Meet with Frankston LAC at Ballam Park. Their athletics track at Civic Reserve, Mornington is also on track for completion by October 2019 with the track’s base being laid and its layout now visible.
Junior Gift: Mornington Little athletes enjoy a day out at the MLAC Christmas Handicap. Picture: Supplied
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Boxers round out year on a high MORNINGTON Peninsula boxers once again came out on top at the Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington with Jayde Mitchell, Jason Whateley and Jai Alexander all putting on a dominant performance on Friday night 14 December. Jayde Mitchell fought Danish boxer Kim Poulson in the main event and handed the well-travelled visitor his fifth defeat from 33 professional bouts. The Interim WBA Oceania Super Middleweight champion, Jayde Mitchell, made light work of his opponent and inevitably walked away with the win to close out his 2018 campaign. Mitchell never looked in danger of losing and going the full 10 rounds probably had its benefit for the muchawaited matchup early next year between him and full WBA Oceania Super Middleweight champ, Zac Dunn. Mitchell had been bullish all the way through the build-up to the contest and certainly delivered on the night. “[I] didn’t have much of a dance partner last night,” Jayde Mitchell told his fans on Facebook. “I’ve had harder shadow boxing rounds than last night’s fight. My opponent refused to engage and had nothing but survival on his mind! But we got the ‘W’ by absolute shut out and are moving onto big fights [in] 2019.” “I can’t thank everyone enough for their ongoing support.” Following Mitchell’s dominant display, Peninsula Boxing representatives Jason Whateley and Jai Alexan-
der stepped into the ring where they both scored third round knockouts. Alexander remains undefeated as a professional boxer having won nine of his career fights, with six via knockout, while Whateley also continued on his winning ways as a relatively new professional boxer bringing up his second victory and his first knockout. Peninsula Boxing head coach Marcos Amado said it was a great way to finish off the year. “They both won very convincingly,” he said. “It was really good, especially for someone like Jason, who’s had a massive year having also earned silver at the Commonwealth Games and continuously backing-up his fights. “He did everything he needed to do last night, and he slowly and meticulously pulled his opponent apart to get that knockout in the third.” Amado said he was just as impressed with Alexander who had his third fight for the year. “The guy Jai fought is a world title challenger, and he dismantled him and took him a part in the third round – he certainly wasn’t a push over by any means,” Amado said. “We took the first couple of rounds cautiously, so we knew what we were doing, and once [Jai] found his range he put him away.” The year has come to an end for the Peninsula Boxers who will now take a few weeks off before getting set for another massive year in 2019. Amado said they’ll be back at it on Monday 7 January with plenty of big
fights on the cards. “It’ll be a big year,” he said. “We want to finish up with six fights each for all of them as well as some belts. “We’ve done the apprenticeship and now it’s time to step up and put ourselves up there. If we come up short, we come up short, but we’ll be doing everything in our power to make sure that we don’t do that and that we give it our all in every fight we enter.”
Belt-ing year: Jayde Mitchell tops off his 2018 campaign with a dominant victory at the Melbourne Pavilion. Picture: Marty Camilleri Smashing win: Peninsula Boxing fighter Jason Whateley remains undefeated as a professional. Picture: Supplied
Edwards lands metro victory IT’S been just under 10 years since her last metropolitan winner, but Bittern-based racehorse trainer, Kerry Edwards, is back in the winner’s stall with her up-and-coming four-year-old, Rox The Castle. Edwards hasn’t been in the winner’s stall at a metropolitan race meeting since her speedy mare Run Roxy Run made all the play to salute at Sandown in 2009, so it’s only fitting that it’s her son, Rox The Castle, that puts the talented trainer back in the spotlight. The former Kiwi galloper, who has flourished since moving to Australia and joining Edwards’ stable earlier this year, bought up his third win from four starts with a dominant victory at Moonee Valley on Friday night 7 December. Rox The Castle ran away with a three-and-aquarter length victory under the guidance of star jockey, Craig Williams, to clock the quickest of all three 1200m races on the night (1:10.04). Trainer Kerry Edwards said she’s excited with what may lay ahead for her talented gelding. “On paper I thought that was harder than last start, but the horse handled himself very professionally and did everything right,” Edwards said.
“The ability to travel quick and kick at the end is fantastic and to do it in a grade like that benchmark 70 is really good. Every time we step him up, he handles the rise and just continues to raise the bar.” Similar to his mother, Edwards believes Rox The Castle could eventually get out to the 1600m but at this point in time she said that she’s happy to keep him over the shorter sprints. “He’s really mellowed in his attitude and is certainly relaxing a lot more in his runs,” she said. “We’ll play it by ear for a bit but there’s a race over 1200m at Flemington on Saturday 22 December which we’ll be looking at.” Since his last run, which was his first start on a good rated track in Australia, Edwards said he’s pulled up terrifically. “He had the day off on the Saturday and the Sunday, and the Monday he did a bit of beach work – he’s 100 per cent,” she said. “His joints are fine, he hasn’t missed any feed and his come through the run incredibly well.” Rox The Castle is now a 71-rater and will be looking at heading towards a benchmark 78 race at his next start. Raising the bar: Kerry Edwardstrained galloper Rox The Castle brings up his third victory since moving to Australia. Picture: Supplied.
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Jon Stevens set to rock Chelsea Heights Hotel JON stevens is recognised as one ff the most talented rock musicians to emerge from Australia in recent memory. He has had phenomenal success as a solo artist, knocking Michael Jackson off the top of the charts in Australia, and as the lead singer of major rock acts, Noiseworks, INXS after the death of his friend Michael Hutchence, and The Dead Daisies. In 2016 he joined forces with legendary musician, songwriter and producer Dave Stewart (of eurythmics) to record a new album, Starlight. With his mojo fully intact, Stevens stands virtually alone in the music scene, with a raw vocal power that won him attention first as a teenager and now as a veteran singer and songwriter. Time has toughened his delivery while tapping into his emotional wellsprings more than ever before. He’s got the pedigree: a recordsmashing debut at age 16 with two consecutive no. 1 singles in his New Zealand homeland, huge hits in Australia as lead singer with Noiseworks, a 21st-century liftoff to worldwide acclaim at center stage with INXS, an iTunes featured release with his last band, The Dead Daisies, whose debut single, lock and load, which he wrote and produced with the legendary Slash on guitar.
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Jon Stevens’ new album, starlight, bursts with a soulful artistry and honesty that’s rare and borders on extinction today. The title track has an unforgettable hook and is an instant classic. Vivid lyrics fuel his performance on “feel like letting go”, “scars” and “devil in my heart”. A playful flirtation is set to a steamy soul beat on “something ’bout you”. The first single “hold on” is classic powerhouse Jon Stevens. The lonely ballad “one way street” features Ringo Starr on drums. “People” is a life-affirming sing-along anthem, extending hope to the hopeless with a reminder to not “be afraid of the shadows in the night. You’re gonna wake up in the morning light”. All of the songs are co-written with Dave Stewart, co-founder of the Grammy-winning duo Eurythmics, who also produced the album as well as played guitar. Different as they are, each track on Starlight overflows with feeling, with candor, with an exuberance that comes from being plugged into life. Everything Stevens has survived, learned from, mastered and made leads to this album. www.jonstevens.com
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2019 looks set to be a huge year for the team at Untold Events Co. The season starts with the super awesome first twilight market at the EPM on Jan 5! “January is a super busy month for us”, says organizer Vanessa Johnson. “We love seeing the peninsula buzzing over summer with the influx of tourists and family and friends to the area – it really comes alive. It’s great to see people appreciate the stunning place we get to call home everyday!” she said. Other events in January include another twilight EPM on the 19th. “The twilight markets truly showcase the EPM at it’s best with plenty of amazing food, live entertainment, lots for the kids and of course over 240 of the very best stallholders Melbourne and the Peninsula has to offer.” Next, the team present the wonderful Hastings Australia Day Foreshore Festival. Now, in their
third year running the event it still features free family entertainment including a community breakfast, amusements, face-painting and craft with Faery Emma, live music, delicious gourmet food plus 80 of the very best stallholders from the Untold Events Co markets. Finally, after a crazy month the crew finish off January at their 2nd event on Australia Day in their new home in Frankston with the Little Beauty Twilight Market. This gorgeous market in the park has become the creative hub of Frankston showcasing over 100 talented makers and creators in the stunning surrounds of Beauty Park. Catch this special market on 26th Jan from 3pm to 8pm to experience this special market in twilight. For more information on the creative, cool events the Untold Events Co offer jump online and take a look at www.untoldevents.com.au
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Rosebud Hospital saves Rye man’s life
Just in time: Rosebud Emergency Nurse Unit Manager Jacqui Allen with patient Ronnie Streete.
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RYE man Ronnie Streete was at work on a Sunday morning, when he was overtaken by a sharp pain in his chest which was so bad that he could barely breathe. “I felt like I was having a heart attack,” recalls Ronnie. “The symptoms just grabbed me and took over – I was in extreme pain and it was hard to breathe.” Ronnie went straight to Rosebud Hospital Emergency Department, where the staff worked quickly to relieve his pain and save his life. Rosebud Hospital is often the first stop for critically ill patients on the Southern Peninsula, like long-time local Ronnie. This holiday season, the Rosebud Hospital Summer Appeal is back. Peninsula Health is calling on the local community to support its local hospital, so doctors and nurses have access to the latest medical equipment to provide the best possible care to patients. Ronnie wasn’t having a heart attack – rather he had a collapsed lung, which can be fatal. “I was pretty bad when I got to the hospital so they gave me some morphine, took some blood and did an X-Ray,” recalls Ronnie. “That’s when they told me there was air on my lungs, which had gotten out through a pin hole in my lung.” Sometimes pneumothorax – a collapsed lung – can occur spontaneously, for no apparent reason, and this is what happened to Ronnie, explains Rosebud Emergency Nurse Unit Manager Jacqui Allen.
“A collapsed lung is very serious as it impedes a person’s ability to breathe and can potentially cause the collapse of the other lung,” explains Jacqui. “This condition occurs when air leaks into the space between the lungs and the chest wall.” “If anyone experiences symptoms similar to Ronnie, it is important they go straight to the Emergency Department for urgent medical treatment.” Doctors used a needle to remove the excess air from around Ronnie’s lungs and he then spent one week recovering in hospital while the extra air drained away and his lung re-inflated. Ronnie is incredibly grateful for the care he received at Rosebud Hospital and is encouraging people to support the Rosebud Hospital Summer Appeal, including the annual intersection collection at Rye, Rosebud and Dromana on 25 January. “Get the tins out that’s a good idea,” says Ronnie. Jacqui agrees. “I’ll be there shaking tins,” says Jacqui. “We are very thankful for any support the local community can give, to help us provide the very best of care to the people on the Southern Peninsula, when they need it most.” Find out how you can support the Rosebud Hospital Summer Appeal online here: www.rosebudhospitalsummerappeal.org.au
Rosebud Hospital needs your help! Rosebud Hospital Emergency Department is the first stop for critically ill and injured patients on the Southern Peninsula. We are asking the community to get involved and show your support this summer. Funds raised through the Rosebud Hospital Summer Appeal will put vital medical equipment into the hands of your Emergency Team.
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Under the Southern Stars back to rock the peninsula UNDER the Southern Stars – the Summer Festival will be hitting the peninsula on Saturday 12 January with a huge line up of the best of Australian rock. Off the back of last year’s inaugural success, the festival is again set to rock Hastings Foreshore as it continues to deliver music lovers the ultimate outdoor live music festival in a quintessential Aussie summer setting. This year’s 2019 concert event will be headlined by Australia’s legendary ARIA Hall Of Fame inductees, Hoodoo Gurus along with Australian rock royalty You Am I. Also on this killer bill is Eskimo Joe, The Superjesus, British India, The Getaway Plan and Scott Darlow. For over three decades the Hoodoo Gurus have consistently been one of the most inventive, lyrically smart and goddamn exciting rock’n’roll bands Australia has ever produced. Along the way they’ve influenced an entire generation of bands including the likes of You Am I, The Living End, Dallas Crane, Grinspoon and many others. Hoodoo Gurus, by any measure, are one of Australia’s greatest, best loved and most enduring rock bands. You Am I are without doubt one of Australia’s all-time essential rock n roll bands. More than two decades on from their first album release, You Am I have not only had one of the longest and most successful recording careers in Australia, but are also one of our most loved live bands. They have won a total of Ten ARIA Awards including Album of the Year, Best Group, and Best Independent Release. Iconic indie legends, Eskimo Joe, has become one of Australia’s biggest bands. They have successfully straddled mainstream commercial success while managing to keep their Alternative Music roots secure. With 5 studio albums under their belts and sales exceeding 750,000 in Australia alone, the band has seen 3 of those albums debut at No. 1 on the ARIA charts. Eskimo Joe have brought home 3 International Song writing
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Awards, 11 WAMi Awards and 8 ARIA Awards plus have seen 11 songs feature in Triple J’s Hottest 100. The Superjesus are one of Australia’s most successful and respected rock bands who remain a stable on Aussie rock radio. They have expertly managed to bridge the gap between their instantly recognisable late 90’s hits and their current melodic rock sound – bringing together new fans and those who’ve been loyal for 20 years. Over their career, The Superjesus have collected 3 x ARIA Award and have release multi-platinum albums plus hit singles. Since British India, first appeared on the live scene, critical interest swept over the band and Triple J took them under their wings. They’ve conquered the stage, played to an array of sold out shows and music festivals galore. British India have released five albums, nailed three ARIA Top 10 debuts, multiple ARIA & J Award nominations, won an AIR Award and have had five entries into the triple J Hottest 100 over the course of their career. The Getaway Plan are an Alternative-Rock band from Melbourne, Australia who formed in December 2004. Their debut album ‘Other Voices, Other Rooms’ catapulted them to the forefront of Aussie hard rock and post-hardcore scene. When imagining what real Aussie Indigenous rock looks like, Scott Darlow should be what comes to mind. For more than ten years, Darlow has been one of the country’s hardest working and most successful independent artists. Combining incredible unique vocal ability with hooky guitar driven rock with the distinct sounds of the didgeridoo thrown in, Darlow is the real deal. Tickets available from: www.underthesouthernstars.com.au www.ticketmaster.com.au or in person from Westernport Hotel, Hastings.
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Peninsula Film Festival returns this summer and introduces Musiqua THE AGL Peninsula Film Festival returns to entertain the crowds on screen and stage this February, and for the first time introduces Musiqua, with live music at Hastings Foreshore. Now in its eighth year, the festival will run from February 1 – 3, 2019 and features a ticketed launch at Rosebud Cinema on the Friday Feb 1, the popular FREE short film festival at the Village Green in Rosebud on Sat Feb 2 and is expanding to include a new music festival at Hastings, Musiqua, on the Sunday Feb 3. The FREE short film festival is the highlight of the program and runs on Saturday 2 February 2019. 20 shortlisted Australian filmmakers showcase their films in front of a panel of celebrity judges and film luminaries. Judges award monetary prizes for best short films and other categories including Best Animation, Best Documentary, Best International and the Woodleigh School Emerging Filmmaker Award. The 2019 event has welcomed a new category – the Rye, Rosebud and Dromana Community Bank® branches of Bendigo Bank My Local Hero Award. Aspiring film makers have the chance to enter a 2-minute film featuring someone who has made an impact on the region and share their inspiring story on the big screen. This year, the festival’s judging panel includes Lachy Hulme (Offspring, Romper Stomper TV series), Kestie Morassi (Wolf Creek, Dirty Deeds), Don Hany (Offspring, White Collar Blue, Bad Mothers), Michala Banas (Upper Middle Bogan, McLeod’s Daughters) and Triple M radio host and actor Mick Molloy. They’ll be joined by the world’s best stuntwoman, US actress Danielle Burgio, who is highly regarded for her stunt work as Trinity in the Matrix series. Actress and television presenter Tania Zaetta will MC the evening. A firm fixture on the regional Victorian calendar, film fans will once again roll out their
picnic rugs at the FREE short film festival in Rosebud and enjoy an evening of short films and live music performances along with great local food and wine from the gourmet food truck alley. The next day, Hastings Foreshore beckons the public to roll out the picnic rugs and dancing shoes at the inaugural music, food and wine gathering, Musiqua. The fantastic line-up
showcases live music from respected artists Ella Hooper, Terry Serio & Charlie Owen, The Midwayers, Taylor Piggott and Matilda Pearl as well as food trucks, wine and craft beer and an afternoon market. Festival Director, Steve Bastoni, said extending the festival to incorporate music and comedy entertainment at Musiqua offers greater opportunities to connect local audiences with
emerging talent, while continuing to increase the exposure for independent Australian films and talent. For a detailed three-day program and to purchase tickets to the Friday feature film screening, Sunday Session and live Musiqua music gathering www.peninsulafilmfestival.com.au
Rock the Boat this summer with Searoad Ferries SEAROAD Ferries has launched a new summer event, Rock the Boat, a unique three-hour sail around the bay with live music, a DJ, continuous canapes and a welcome drink on arrival. There are two scheduled for February 2019. Sailing a bespoke route along the coast either from Queenscliff on February 9, or Sorrento on February 16, there will be a definite party feel onboard the ferries as part of the new summer sunset series. The main event and band will kick off in the Searoad Ferries lounge where there is plenty of seating and room to dance, while delicious canapes are delivered to guests throughout the night.
DJ Vince Peach will keep the tunes pumping all evening long as he spins vinyls from the new top deck bar, while guests sail beautiful Port Phillip Bay watching the sun sink over the horizon. Get your dancing shoes on and bring your friends for this unique summer event. Book your tickets before December 31 to receive an early bird special price of $99 per person, or purchase a voucher for that special Christmas gift. What: Rock the Boat When: Sail from Queenscliff February 9, or Sorrento February 16. Tickets: Book early bird tickets before December 31 for $99 per person, regular price of $129 per person
$47 per person Includes main course, sweet treat & glass of wine. Plus a return ferry trip with Searoad Ferries. Book online. Terms & Condiitons apply.
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THE Rye Gift and Family Fun Day is a traditional athletic event held annually on the second Saturday of January. Held under the regulations of the Victorian Athletics League, the Rye Gift has been presented by the Rye Sports and Social Club since 1975 and continues to be the premier running event on the Mornington Peninsula. The Rye Gift is a wonderful family fun day with attractions, children’s rides and market goods, and will be held on January 12, 2019. The Rye Gift is organised by the Rye Sports and Social Club with profits from the day being shared by the six participating Rye Sports clubs, whose members man the gates and stalls on the day. The event grows more popular each year, attracting more entries and larger crowds.This year will be the 45th running of Rye’s premier sporting event, the Rye Gift, on Saturday. The Victorian Athletic League conducts this multi-event program that draws Victoria’s top athletes to Rye each January, and is now billed as a day out for families. Cost is adults $10, and children under 16 are free.
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VOTED the best family entertainment value for school holidays on the Peninsula! Get your skates on these summer school holidays at Sk8house in Carrum Downs. Every day from 9am to 4pm kids can skate for $14 with a $3 skate hire fee — for the whole day with bonus sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 6pm. While other classes go on hiatus over summer, Sk8house flourishes with its classes continuing over the summer break to keep the kids entertained in airconditioned comfort. Stay fit and busy over summer with speed skating, adult classes, and learn-to-skate classes all throughout the week. SK8house is offering our readers the perfect stocking filler too. It’s a Summer Pass Special
which gives the owner five general sessions — including skate hire — for $50, which can be used from Tuesday, January 1, until Thursday, February 28. Go to www.sk8house.com.au to buy on-line. The SK8house Crew put their skates away on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, but are up for summer fun every other day. Sunday, January 6, is one to mark in your diaries with the family-friendly Hot Summer Night on from 6-9pm, and the always-popular Australia Day Weekend event from Saturday, January 26, to Monday, January 28. SK8HOUSE. A: Unit 3/2 Amayla Cres, Carrum Downs. T: 9773 6799. W: sk8house.com. au. FB: sk8houseau
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New blues festival to rock the peninsula THE Mornington Peninsula has long been home to a vibrant and energetic blues scene. Now there are plans for a new festival that its organiser hopes will become a major event on the national blues calendar. The Mornington Peninsula Blues Festival, which will be held at Mornington Racecourse on Saturday, February 9, next year, is the brainchild of Peninsula resident Patrick Elliget, the man behind the highly successful Mornington Peninsula Blues Sessions over the past four years. It will feature Australian rock and blues legends Ross Wilson and Phil Manning along with Chris Finnen, Lloyd Spiegel, Geoff Achison and others from 11.30am-9pm. Peninsula music-lovers will be able to enjoy food and refreshments courtesy of the Mornington Racing Club providers while they listen to eight high-class blues acts, and there will be various market stalls and displays in a celebration of what the Peninsula has to offer. Buses from Melbourne On The Move will be running to and from the festival, with pick-ups from Melbourne, Brighton, Mordialloc, Frankston, Blairgowrie, Dromana, Rosebud and Sorrento, so your transport options are sorted and you can relax and enjoy a day filled with sensational blues. Patrick was recognised at the 2017 Victoria/ Tasmania MBAS Blues Awards with the Alan Stafford Award for his contribution to blues music. To book your Mornington Peninsula Blues Festival tickets, go to mornpenbluesfest. com; for your return bus tickets, go to melbourneonthemove.com.au/listing/music-andsporting-events
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New Year’s Eve: ‘No entertainment - No nonsense’ MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire will again take a ‘No Entertainment - No Nonsense’ approach to New Year’s Eve on the southern Peninsula working in collaboration with Victoria Police to reduce negative impacts of celebrations. The approach has assisted in providing a safe destination for residents and holiday makers since its introduction more than 16 years ago. The tactic provides increased security, lighting, additional transport and services throughout the Nepean Ward towns of Rye, Blairgowrie, Sorrento and Portsea. The aim is to make the Peninsula a safe place for people to enjoy the New Year period, and there will be: n no public entertainment n no public fireworks and n alcohol bans in public places n Rye pier carpark closure from 4pm on 31 December. A free, one-way bus service will operate from Portsea at 10pm and travel to Safety Beach stopping at all designated bus stops on Point Nepean Road. Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Councillor David Gill said “Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to ensuring New Year’s Eve is safe for everyone on the Peninsula”. “We’re working with emergency services to ensure the southern Peninsula remains family friendly on New Year’s Eve,” said Councillor Gill. Have a Safe New Year For more information phone 1300 850 600 or visit mornpen.vic.gov.au/ nye
A safe New Year for all Mornington Peninsula Shire is working with emergency services to ensure the southern peninsula remains family friendly on New Year’s Eve. The following restrictions apply over the NYE period: • There will be no planned events (including fireworks) on foreshore reserves • Alcohol bans apply in public places from 30 December to midnight 1 January • A person must not possess or discharge fireworks; fines will apply • Flares to be discharged in an emergency only • Rye pier car parks closed from 4pm on 31 December
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Food and music to bowl you over FRANKSTON Bowls Club is the Gateway to the beautiful Mornington Peninsula and is now in it’s 94th year. The Club has been through some recent renovations and boasts a wonderful undercover outdoor deck that overlooks the bowling greens and offers a sensational outdoor entertaining area. This deck inspired a series of shows that will be hosted by the club in 2019 call “Twilight on the Deck”. Gorgia Holmes from Gizakiss Music Management and Brendan Meyers from Blue Note College of Music in Frankston have put together 3 Sunday afternoon shows that offer families the opportunity to share an evening of good food, great atmosphere and exceptional live entertainment. Ramble Tamble – The Australian Creedence Show will be kicking off the series on Sunday the 10th Feb followed by The Eagles Story
– Australia’s Premier Eagles Experience on Sunday the 10th March and bringing up the rear across the school holidays are Babba – Australia’s Premier ABBA Tribute on Sunday the 14th of April. Tickets are available online at the Club and Blue Note College of Music – Limited numbers are available Website: http://frankston.bowls. com.au Adults: $30 Show Only – Buffet & Show $51 + bf online Kids: 6 – 12 yrs Show Only $12 – Buffet & Show $23 + bf online. Summer Buffet – Selection of 3 Cold Meat’s, 4 -5 varieties of Salads Bread Stick & Rolls – 3 Dessert options, ice cream’s available of the kids Gates Open: 5:30pm – Buffet Starts: 6:30pm – Show Starts: 7:00pm
IF your community group, whether school, kinder, or sports club, is looking for a fun night out to raise some much needed funds, then look no further than the Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre. Established for 25 years, the Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre is open six days a week but seven nights. “We run bingo every day here between 11am and 2pm and then from 7pm onwards,” said owner Ashley Beckwith. “Bingo is run on behalf of schools and charities so money is always going back to the community by supporting bingo and playing bingo. We are always looking for new clientele, so come on down come with a friend, a partner, your mum, or your sister, and get into the fun of bingo to win some cash prize money.” Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre is a family owned business that has grown in popularity over the years. Enjoy some time out with friends playing the exciting and timeless game of bingo at Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre, with a café that includes a range of hot and cold foods like a roast just like mum used to make on Saturday nights and promotion nights, as well as homemade cakes, sweets and drinks. Coffee and tea making
facilities are also available. “Due to its popularity you can now play bingo for less every Sunday day and night of the year,” said Mr Beckwith. “Enjoy some time out with friends and family at our Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre with sessions held six days and seven nights a week. You may also sign up as a member to receive free member’s benefits. Gift Vouchers are available from the centre and make a great gift idea for anyone that loves their bingo. It is also fantastic for fundraising.” The Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre raises money for local schools and sporting groups. There is plenty of free off street parking available at the Centre, which can be easily accessed via Eastlink, Peninsula Link and the Frankston Freeway. For more information on how you can join in the fun, please feel free to contact the Centre during operating hours. Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre is at 554 Frankston Dandenong Road, Carrum Downs. Phone 9775 0065. www.carrumdownsbingo.com.au
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