2nd July 2013

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Vermin outfoxed by Briars fence THE vermin-proof fence at The Briars Park in Mt Martha is working a treat with no foxes found within the 90-hectare wetland and wildlife sanctuary, says ranger Steve Yorke. The fence won a Mornington Peninsula Heritage award in May in the category of “Sustainability/ greening of a heritage place”. The five-kilometre fence, built by Mt Martha Rotary members and Briars rangers and volunteers, cost $25,000, paid for by the Ross Trust. Wildlife in the sanctuary includes three emus, almost fully grown after arriving from Werribee Open Range Zoo last winter. They replaced chicks that were killed by foxes. Mr Yorke said the emus eat bracken tips, grass and seeds, and are an important way of spreading indigenous vegetation. The Briars in conjunction with Healesville Sanctuary is planning to reintroduce other native animals including bettongs, potoroos, southern brown bandicoots and pademelons (a small wallaby), all creatures that once lived in the area. The Briars, owned and operated by Mornington Peninsula Shire, is on the Nepean Highway at Mt Martha (Melway 145 D11) and opens seven days a week 9am-4.30pm. Details: 5974 3686. Fox-free zone: Briars Park ranger Steve Yorke beside the vermin-proof fence that appears to have successfully kept out foxes. Picture: Yanni Inset: The Briars Park emus.

Mum rides Palmer wave By Chris Brennan THE arrival of larger-than-life mining billionaire Professor Clive Palmer to the federal election stage brought much mirth from “serious” political pundits. His drive for the Lodge was labelled the most audacious since Joh BjelkePetersen’s ill-fated push for in 1987. But the Mineralogy executive chairman and officially declared National

Living Treasure has made a habit of gaining far greater traction with the general public than allegedly better credentialed experts. And as Kevin Rudd’s defiant return to the top demonstrated only too clearly, those with the temerity to ignore the better judgement of the faceless men and political commentariat may actually get to enjoy the last laugh and hurl some humble pie.

Despite being a lifetime member of the Queensland National Party with decades of service on the conservative side of politics, including ironically enough a stint as a media adviser to Sir Joh, Palmer announced earlier this year his intention to go his own flamboyant way and stand at the 2013 federal election. He formed the Palmer United Party as the vehicle for his assault on Can-

berra and vowed to stand candidates in all 150 seats of the House of Representative. For Frankston and Mornington voters, single working mother Kate Ryder has emerged as the local face of the colourful businessman’s fledgling political machine. She is the Palmer United Party’s candidate for the federal seat of Dunkley, where she’ll battle Liberal incumbent

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