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Shire takes stand on Baxter servos SHIRE councillors have taken on the big boys after voting against twin service centres on Peninsula Link south of Baxter. The centres, one northbound and one south-bound, will be built on farming land, and were due to open by early 2013 when the freeway is completed. Plans show each will have a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;truckiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; loungeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, showers, toilets and laundry; baby changing room, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playground and picnic area; buildings of about 3000 square metres; parking for 100 cars, four buses, five caravans and 16 trucks; 26 refuelling points for cars and four for trucks; a convenience store, five food or retail shops and a tourist information kiosk; indoor seating for 272 people and outside seating for 52; and about 13 toilets, including one for people with disabilities. Continued Page 11 Holding out: Artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drawing of how one of the twin service centres on Peninsula Link freeway at Baxter would look.

History set for wrecking By Mike Hast MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire has ordered the demolition of 42 Barkly St, Mornington, after an engineer reported the chimney was in danger of collapsing. The order, issued last Wednesday, brings to an end a distressing chapter in the lives of owners Elio and Angela Giucastro, who in July were ordered to restore the fire-damaged house, which was heritage listed by the shire after they bought it in 2006. The couple, who operate Biscottini cafe in the Main St, faced a costly legal

battle in the planning tribunal after the shire rejected their plans. The pending demolition of Bloomfield Lodge is also distressing for heritage buffs as the house was a link with one of the most flamboyant characters of the last century -- James Louis Edgeworth Somers. Dr Somers was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;beloved physicianâ&#x20AC;? who ministered to the sick from 1893 to 1938, built the house at 42 Barkly St in 1920, and is still remembered by the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s older citizens. He rode a white horse around Mornington accompanied by his baying

hounds, and drove to all parts of the peninsula to care for his patients. On Wednesday, Mrs Giucastro told The News the shire had ordered the house be pulled down within 14 days, but an extension had been granted when they told the shire no company could do it within that time. She said the demolition, expected to cost about $16,000, would start some time in the new year. Mrs Giucastro was relieved more than triumphant when The News spoke to her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been almost six years since we bought the house and has been a

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Back beach or front?: Portsea front beach on Tuesday afternoon with a huge shore break making a walk along the water’s edge difficult. Three visitors stroll along the top of the 150-metre sandbag wall, or revetment, erected by DSE last year to stop further erosion, which had already taken at least 20 metres of beach and land.

10 years of maintenance dredging THE Port of Melbourne Corporation begins a 10-year maintenance dredging program next March. It says all work will be done “in accordance with an approved Environmental Management Plan”. It will dredge the Yarra River, Hodsons Bay, channels in the north, ship berths, swing basins, Maribyrnong River, Webb Dock, other port areas, the Port Melbourne Channel, the South Channel between Rosebud and The Heads, and the Great Ship Channel through The Heads. Dredged material will again be dumped at the northern dredged material ground, which is in the middle of Port Phillip west of Mordialloc, and the South East DMG off Martha Point near Safety Beach. Some information is on the Port of Melbourne Corporation website: www.portofmelbourne. com or phone 1300 857 662.

By Mike Hast PORTSEA’S iconic front beach could be “let go” under a worst case scenario, says Department of Sustainability and Environment’s Port Phillip regional director Rodney Warren. Mr Warren gave the grim news at a meeting of stakeholders in Portsea on Tuesday, the third such meeting since last August when about 30 people then heard talks, studied maps and diagrams, and vigorously debated possible causes of the catastrophic loss of the beach, dunes and trees near the jetty and below the Portsea pub. On Tuesday about 20 people – including representatives of DSE and Mornington Peninsula Shire – met and much the same occurred, although new charts and photos were displayed, the result of the first year of a two-year monitoring program. Mr Warren outlined the works that had been done to save the foreshore since July 2010 including the building of a 150-metre long sandbag seawall before last summer. The very large elephant in the room was the dredging of Port Phillip Heads in 2008 and 2009, which authorities continue to deny caused the destruction of a once-popular bay beach in less than two years. Theories about natural erosion, stronger winds, high ocean waves or some other cause not yet identified by scientists don’t convince people such as Len Salter, founder of Dive Victoria; Judy Muir of the Sorrento-based Polperro Dolphins Swims; Gary Grant of Bayplay, the marine adventure company; and Portsea Hotel manager Andrew Henderson, who has daily watched the massive erosion and ocean-type waves remove the beach. The three tourism operators once used the beach, but have abandoned it for alternative places nearby. Len Salter has consistently said the removal of rock at a section of The Heads known as The Plateau is letting in a greater amount of water and from a different direction. “Portsea pier has been a safe place for divers for more than 30 years. That’s all changed. The swell we are getting now means it’s unsafe for up to 12 hours a day. It’s unprecedented.” Mr Salter claimed up to six metres of rock had been removed from The Plateau, a statement refuted by the Port of Melbourne Corporation last year when CEO Stephen Bradford stated no more than three metres had been removed. Mr Warren said the next stage of DSE’s investigations was “a pre-feasibility study of coastal erosion management options to protect and manage public assets at Portsea front beach”. Consultants would be appointed before Christmas. He said options might include constructing an artificial reef, groynes or other treatments. “Maybe we will find the beach is no longer viable and we’ll have to walk away,” he said. He said erosion of beaches was occurring around the world: “It’s a natural event.” Average erosion on Port Phillip beaches was between half and one metre, he said, but Portsea had lost 10-15 metres since May 2010. (The DSE website quotes Mr Warren stating it was 20-25

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Art, Rotary combine to help THE Mornington Art Show enters its 40th year in January. Presented by Mornington Rotary Club in conjunction with the Mornington Peninsula News Group, publisher of The News, the annual display and sale features high quality works from local, regional and interstate artists. Rotarian John Renowden said about 1000 pieces of art will be on display. “Many local businesses support the work of Rotary through their sponsorship of this exhibition,” Mr Renowden said. “Some sponsors have been supporting the exhibition for more than 20 of the show’s 40 years.” Sponsorship and art sales, for which Mornington Rotary receives

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THE founder and driving force behind Mornington Botanical Rose Gardens, Don Gordon, has died at age 79. Mr Gordon was a man of many parts. He founded Gordon Glass in 1957, served on many community groups including Rotary, and was a councillor on the Shire of Mornington including shire president in 1978. His glass business grew to become the dominant retail and trade supplier and installer of glass products in the region. Mr Gordon’s passion in recent years was establishing and running the rose gardens. He and Jill Hardy (pictured) built a team of volunteers with a passion for gardening and roses in particular. The rose garden was opened in November 2008 by another great gardener of the region, Dame Elisabeth Murdoch. Mr Gordon had been lobbying Mornington Peninsula Shire for an education centre next to

the garden. Last April, Mr Gordon unveiled the ‘Mornington rose’, bred from a French rose and an Australian rose, which has been registered. Mornington Rose Garden is at Civic Reserve, Dunns Rd, Mornington. A memorial service for Mr Gordon will be held at Mornington Civic Bowls and Social Club, off Dunns Rd, at 1.30pm on Tuesday 20 December. Mike Hast

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Mayor to protect ‘wedge’ FRANK Martin is the new mayor of Mornington Peninsula Shire, elected in a close vote over Cr Leigh Eustace on Monday night last week. Cr Martin, 67, who lives at Arthurs Seat, said he would work hard to protect the green wedge as well as the unique character of peninsula townships. He would lobby for completion of the bay trial, improved sports pavilions, the shire’s bicycle strategy and “go on the front foot as the Port of Hastings and Peninsula Link freeway” projects came to fruition. “My pet wish [is] a velodrome on the peninsula,” he said during his acceptance speech. He said upgrades of existing public toilets and construction of new toilets in strategic areas was needed. Cr Martin’s spoils of office include an $80,000 salary, council car, gold chain and invitations to hundreds of events in the coming 12 months. During his acceptance speech, Cr Martin said the Mornington Peninsula was a very special place. “We as councillors have a commitment, and a mandated duty, to ensure that it remains that way. “We must maintain our green wedge; its magnificence is the lungs and the heart and soul of the peninsula. “We must maintain the uniqueness of our townships and our iconic beaches as well.” Cr Martin said the peninsula was not a sprawling suburb of Melbourne. “Each town and beach had its own identity and must be preserved. “To ensure that we continue our direction, my first duty will be to meet with the councillors to prioritise what still needs to be done in this term. We can’t let a ‘it can’t be done’, ‘it’s a caretaker year’ or ‘there’s not the time’ attitude prevent the outcomes we seek.” On our agenda will be the finalisation of the Green Wedge Management Plan, together with our various coastal management and street scape plans.

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Silent witnesses: A trail of black rubber plus bright flowers beside the road are the only physical reminders of the events that led to the deaths at Merricks of Mt Martha couple David and Heather Churcher.

Sailing couple dies in tandem tragedy By Keith Platt A FLASH of colour catches a driver’s eye. A closer look reveals bunches of flowers carefully placed at the foot of a power pole. Dark lines running across the bitumen road are the skid marks of heavy duty tyres. They point to where the wheels have left the road, churning up the roadside grass before stopping by some shrubs. Fifty metres away an echidna scurries safely across the road into a blackberry thicket. The quiet rural scene belies the tragic tale behind the scars on the road. Weather will wipe them off the surface, but not the scars that will forever be born in the lives of friends and relatives of David and Heather Churcher, the husband and wife who died on this stretch of road mid-afternoon on Tuesday 6 December. The Churchers, both 55, of Mt Martha, had been enjoying a carefully planned retirement. Taking time off from sailing the world, the couple was back home for Christmas and taking a tandem bike ride on the peninsula’s back roads at Merricks when they were hit by a tip truck. Both died at the scene. The tip truck driver has told police that he

swerved to miss a dog on the road. Senior Sergeant Andy Brockway of Rosebud said on Monday that police were looking for witnesses while preparing a report for the coroner. A dentist by profession and assisted by Heather, David Churcher would put his skills to good use while sailing. Their 13-metre yacht Courtesan was outfitted for him to provide dental treatment, especially to disadvantaged people they met when visiting islands on their travels. In one 15-month trip to the South Pacific in 2006-07 they handed out 500 toothbrushes. A sailor since a young lad, David was a lifelong member of McCrae Yacht Club and had three times helped the current Australian of the Year, Simon McKeon, in the defence of the Little America’s Cup. The Churchers had also earlier this year sailed the Atlantic with two of Mr McKeon’s sons. After storing their latest yacht, the 17-metre Sula, a Discovery 55, at the Norfolk Broads in the UK for the northern hemisphere winter, the Churchers returned to Mt Martha several weeks ago, looking forward to Christmas with family and New Year’s Eve with friends at the McCrae

Yacht Club. A tribute posted on mysailing.com said the couple had “faced many dangers at sea and sailed through some horrible storms”. “As well as offering support to remote countries, the pair also helped to raise thousands of dollars for charities through cycling events. “David and Heather are survived by their two children, Andrew and Jacqui, and will be greatly missed by all at McCrae Yacht Club and their local community.” Through a relative, the children issued a statement saying their parents were “adventurous, caring and loving people living their lives to the fullest … They died together doing what they love. Their loss is devastating to all who knew them and they will be greatly missed.” One family’s memoriam notice summed up the feelings of many: “How could this have happened? They did so many wonderful things for so many people.”  A memorial service will be held for Heather and David Churcher at Penbank School, Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Moorooduc, tomorrow, Friday 16 December. The family has requested donations be made to Plan Australia at www.plan.org. au instead of flowers.

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Surfer Joes bring â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;smiles to dialsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; By Keith Platt EYES lighting up; smiles spread across faces; giving something back; it makes me feel good. The comments come at different times from two different people. Two surfers who have offered their time to encourage and help people with disabilities enjoy surfing. Coincidentally, both are surfer Joes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Joe Lemon and Joe Hart. Both Joes live on the peninsula, Hart in Rosebud and Lemon in Mornington. And both have volunteered their time and expertise during events held at Ocean Grove by the Disabled Surfers Association of Australia (DSA). A branch has now sprung up on the Mornington Peninsula with a training day for volunteers being held at Point Leo on Saturday 4 February followed a month later by a day at the beach for those with disabilities. The reactions of the two peninsula surfers have shown that when it comes to helping others, giving is as good as receiving. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My wife Janine and I attended our first event in February 2010 and we were overwhelmed by the level of support from surfers and non-surfers committed to the cause of helping others, putting smiles on dials,â&#x20AC;? Hart said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have always felt that I would like to put something back into the sport that literally changed my life.â&#x20AC;? Hart said that first DSA event gave him the chance to help others â&#x20AC;&#x153;enjoy the same things that I can do each and every day â&#x20AC;Ś seeing the smiles, the laughter, the thrill of catching your

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Shared experience: Joe Hart, left, and Joe Lemon have volunteered to help people with disabilities enjoy the surfing experience.

first wave or even the once-a-year opportunity to even ride only one waveâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Imagine that as a surfer you can only have the opportunity to catch one or two waves a year and then only with the assistance of others. It quickly puts things into perspective. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It seemed like the perfect way to help others to be able to enjoy something I take for granted each day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can never wake up in the morning and say lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tough. Our daily challenges seem incidental compared to the challenges that a disabled person faces each and every day.â&#x20AC;? Joe and Janine Hart are members

of the committee behind the newly formed Disabled Surfers Association peninsula committee. The feedback from participants at the Ocean Grove event also left its mark on Joe Lemon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At first I was surprised at the differing disabilities of those needing help to get in the water,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of them didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what the day would be about. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was a man in his 70s who had suffered a stroke and just needed help to walk into the water so it was up to his chest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was a former surfer who had

been in a car crash and all he could do to signal us was lift his finger. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I was a surfer and became disabled, it would be nice to know someone was willing to help me into the water.â&#x20AC;? Lemon said a few of the people with disabilities had not enjoyed the surfing experience â&#x20AC;&#x153;but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never know whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in it for them until they tryâ&#x20AC;?. He urged volunteers to go to the training day â&#x20AC;&#x153;if they enjoy the water and enjoy seeing others being happyâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing better than getting out in the water and, if some people canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it themselves, we can help.â&#x20AC;?

THE Disabled Surfers Association was formed in 1986 by Gary Blaschke who was injured in a motorbike accident, but wanted to remain a surfer. There are 14 branches in five states, working to make beaches more accessible to people with a disability as well as holding â&#x20AC;&#x153;hands-on daysâ&#x20AC;? in the surf. There is usually a ratio of six volunteers to one disabled participant at the hands-on events, sometimes with up to 30 volunteers forming a â&#x20AC;&#x153;runwayâ&#x20AC;? for the surfboard. People are taken in waistdeep broken waves with a 10foot two-inch soft board. Point Leo Surf Life Saving Club has offered its facilities for the training day in February and the committee of the peninsula branch is seeking sponsors to help run events and get more equipment. Training for volunteers will be held 9am-2pm at Point Leo on Saturday 4 February. Volunteers can bring their wetsuits and by the end of the training will receive a Level 1 DSA â&#x20AC;&#x153;TtHâ&#x20AC;? certificate. For more details, potential sponsors or volunteers can visit www.disabledsurfers.org or call Ash Gardner on 0417 362 983.

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Deaths spark calls for safety on the bay POLICE and safety experts have issued warnings following the deaths of two kayakers whose bodies were found washed ashore at Seaford and Carrum on Tuesday 29 November. The two men had left Sandringham at about 6.30am the previous day, but were not reported missing until 11pm. Police said they were wearing lifejackets but were inexperienced and using their kayaks for the first time. Inspector Tim Hansen was reported as saying the deaths were a reminder to take into account weather conditions on Port Phillip in the lead-up to the holiday season. Transport Safety Victoria (TSV) said other kayakers should treat the drownings “as a sobering reminder of the importance of boating safety”. Director of maritime safety Peter Corcoran said increasing numbers of kayakers will head out on the water as the weather warmed. “Kayakers need to refresh their knowledge of important safety procedures and be aware of the risks they face,” he said. “Kayaks are more susceptible to the impact of

wave and weather conditions and can easily capsize.” TSV issued a safety checklist for all boaters:  Always wear an approved life jacket.  Check the weather before going out.  Let someone know where you are going, the point of departure and when you plan to return.  Make sure safety equipment is in good working condition.  Carry a marine radio or mobile phone in a waterproof pouch.  Carry a registered EPIRB, a personal locator beacon or flares to raise the alarm in an emergency.  Wear suitable clothing for the conditions.  Remember that conditions change suddenly.  Display some identification on your vessel such as a car registration or a telephone number.  Attach reflective tape to your vessel and paddles to increase visibility. To obtain a free recreational boating safety handbook, call Transport Safety Victoria on 1800 223 022 or visit www.transportsafety.vic.gov.au/ maritime-safety

Quarry clearance delay THE road-making spoil and rubble dumped at the old quarry on the Esplanade in Mt Martha will not be cleared until next year. Although community groups have to pay to use reserves and public halls, officers at Mornington Peninsula Shire gave permission for the quarry to be used without charge as a dump while roads were being made by contractor Maw Civil. Under the original agreement, the spoil was to have been shifted by the contractor once roadworks off Stanley Cres were finished, but the officers then decided it could be used to combat gully erosion between the Eyrie and Point Nepean Rd in McCrae. The shire says rain has delayed the works and “stabilisation, drainage and path works will be undertaken to stabilise the area and improve drainage”. The shire says more work at the Eyrie “is expected to commence in the new year” and that “the quarry will be restored after completion of the works”. A shire sign on Point Nepean Rd at the base of the Eyrie gully says the $948,000 “drainage stabilisation workls and path construction” was completed by contractor Maw Civil in August 2010. However, a smaller sign says the track is closed. A garden and bridge cover part of the gully near the Eyrie and the shire has yet to respond to requests from The News about ownership of the land. Keith Platt

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Depression hits 15% of new mothers TWO women a day are found to be at risk of antenatal or postnatal depression by the women’s health services at Frankston and Rosebud hospitals. Although the statistic appears alarming “this is a good thing”, according to Peninsula Health’s head of psychology Dr Priscilla Yardley (right). “It means the signs of postnatal depression are being identified early thanks to the introduction of routine screening,” Dr Yardley said. Postnatal depression is experienced by women in the months after giving birth. Dr Yardley said up to 15 per cent of women suffer from depression, with most being diagnosed in the first three months after having their babies. Clinics to help identify the signs of postnatal depression have been running since March. For all mental health concerns, call Peninsula

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Shire picks fight on Baxter twin servos ON Monday, the council voted 7-3 to refuse the application, going against the recommendation of shire planners. Councillors said it would impinge on the green wedge zone, was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;commercial development of excessive scale within the Green Wedgeâ&#x20AC;?, the design and location of the development failed to adequately protect the landscape and environmental values of the Moorooduc flood plain, and it would â&#x20AC;&#x153;have an adverse impact on the amenity of the area with regard to noise, light and visual bulkâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The proposal will result in the loss of agriculture land in the Green Wedge Zone which cumulatively jeopardises the economic viability of the Mornington Peninsula in terms of agricultural productivity,â&#x20AC;? the decision stated. AA Holdings owns the land, is the builder and will operate the freeway service centres (FSCs). AA Holdingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; town planner David Hansen he the company disappointed with the decision and the matter would go to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, where the company would seek to have the shireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision overturned. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We prepared an appropriate and comprehensive proposal that addressed all issues,â&#x20AC;? he said. The proponent had met a wide range of stakeholders, including seven objectors. Mr Hansen said the shire had received the planning application in May. He was concerned about the long waiting list at the VCAT. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had hoped to open the FSCs when the freeway opens in early 2013. It takes about 12 months to build,â&#x20AC;? he said. Mr Hansen said FSCs were allowed in green wedges. In the tribunal, the shire will battle the familyowned AA Holdings, which builds service stations for BP. AA Holdings states on its website that it â&#x20AC;&#x153;is BPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest retail customer in Australia and BPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third largest overall customer after BHP [Billiton] and Rio Tintoâ&#x20AC;?. The company, led by Andreas Andrianopoulos, has been building and operating service stations and car washes for more than 40 years. It has twin freeway service centres on the Calder Fwy in Keilor North, Hume Fwy at Wallan and Princes Fwy at Officer. It is constructing twin centres on EastLink tollway near Ferntree Gully

Rd at Scoresby and on the Geelong Bypass at Lovely Banks. Mr Andrianopoulos is active in business politics and made submissions to federal government inquiries into the ill-fated Fuel Watch website â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which was meant to give consumers the best petrol prices, but was blocked by the Senate in November 2008 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the recent inquiry into plain cigarette packaging. AA Holdings states it has â&#x20AC;&#x153;dedicated distribution centres and an established network of 50 service stations in Victoriaâ&#x20AC;?. It has service stations in Mt Eliza and Dromana, and car washes in McCrae and Rye. Supporting AA Holdings behind the scenes is Linking Melbourne Authority, the state government body formed to oversee the building of EastLink tollway, the under-construction Peninsula Link, and the proposed WestLink, an 18-kilometre freeway connecting the Eastern Fwy and Western Ring Rd. LMA awarded the tender for the Baxter twin servos to AA Holdings about 12 months ago. LMA spokeswoman Erin Coldham said the authority did not want to comment on the council refusal and directed The News to AA Holdings. Another organisation disappointed by the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision is the quaintly named BRATPAC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Baxter Residents and Traders Progress Action Committee. President Peter Baulch said the group had supported the twin servos project from when it was first mooted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a necessity for people using the freeway as there was nothing between Ringwood, where EastLink starts, and Rosebud at the time it was proposed. Now a service centre is being built at Scoresby.â&#x20AC;? Mr Baulch said there would be no street access from Baxter, so it wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take trade from the town, and AA Holdings had a written policy that it would employ local people as a priority. The company had stated the centres would employ up to 450 people. He said there would be no major impairment of the environment as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the land has been used as a cow and sheep paddock for many yearsâ&#x20AC;?. Councillors voting against the project were Frank Martin, David Gibb, Leigh Eustace, Tim Rodgers, Graham Pittock, Bill Goodrem and Reade Smith. For the project were Antonella Celi, Anne Shaw and Lynn Bowden. Cr Bev Colomb was absent.

THE shire council continues its policy of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;No entertainment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no nonsenseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve. There will be no organised public events on the peninsula, no carnival at Rye, no organised fireworks, no camping in public parks or reserves (camping in foreshore areas is fully booked), and no alcohol in public places. The policy started in 2007 as a reaction to a riot at the Rye pier precinct in 2006 when about 500 people hurled bottles and fought police, with several officers injured and one admitted to hospital. Public events were stopped at Sorrento in 2002 after three people were seriously injured on New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve in 2001. Laws banning alcohol in public places start at

9pm on Friday 30 December and run till midnight on Sunday 1 January. Possession of sealed and unsealed containers of alcohol in public places is prohibited unless sealed containers are being transported from hotel and liquor shops to a vehicle or private home for consumption. Having a glass container in a public place is also prohibited. The shire said southern peninsula venues open on New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve would only be accessible by pre-purchased tickets. Rye pier car parks will be closed from 4pm on New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve. For details, call the shire on 1300 850 600.

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Set to sing: National anthem singer competition winners who will perfporm on Australia Day are, from left, Caitlin Morgan, Madison Smith, Brooke Miller, Ruby Benjamin, Laila Cooke, Aria Lloyd and Tia Lloyd.

SEVEN young voices are in training to lead the way in singing the national anthem during the coming Australia Day ceremonies on the Mornington Peninsula. The voices belong to the seven winners of Mornington Peninsula Shire’s national anthem singer competition: Caitlin Morgan, Madison Smith, Brooke Miller, Ruby Benjamin, Laila Cooke, Aria Lloyd and Tia Lloyd. Singing teacher Erik Donnison and pianist Laurie Davis are tutoring the singers in the lead-up to the big day. The seven were chosen by judges on their performances of singing the first two verses of Advance Australia Fair unaccompanied and in traditional fashion. Radio Port Phillip FM has recorded the seven who will all sing at flag-raising ceremonies on

Australia Day around the peninsula, as part of the shire’s celebrations on Thursday 26 January. The singers will be at events organised by the shire around the theme Recognising Our Heroes:  Dromana foreshore 10.30-11am near the pier, Caitlin Morgan.  Hastings foreshore 11-11.30am, Madison Smith.  Mornington Park 6.15-6.45pm, Aria and Tia Lloyd Mt Eliza Community Centre 9.35-10am, Aria and Tia Lloyd.  Rosebud Village Green 10.1510.30am, Brooke Miller.  Rye foreshore 11am, Laila Cooke.  Sorrento-Portsea RSL, Hurley St, 10.30am, Ruby Benjamin. For information on all the shire’s Australia Day activities, call 1300 850 600 or visit www.mornpen.vic. gov.au

Concert kick-off for Mornington’s Australia Day THE Australia Day entertainment in Mornington starts in the afternoon and ends with fireworks over the harbour at 9.30pm. Program for Thursday 26 January:  Children’s concert and activities at Mornington Park, 3-6.15pm.

Parade along Main St, 5-6.15pm. Flag-raising ceremony at Mornington Park with national anthem singers Aria and Tia Lloyd, and address by Australia Day ambassador Gerry Hanily, chairman of Starlight Children’s Foundation Victorian advisory board, 6.15-6.45pm.  

 Australian Made, a tribute to Australian music, at Mornington Park, 6.45-9pm.  Fireworks over Schnapper Point, 9-9.30pm (subject to weather). The activities at Mornington are part of a peninsula-wide program for Australia Day organised

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Cockies at home in the backyard THEY are noisy and sometimes enjoy eating cedar window frames, but sulphur-crested cockatoo are also entertaining and generally welcome in backyards. Some of the noise comes from their search for a mate and the Backyard Buddies group has listed tips on how to make the cockies feel at home. Run by the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife, Backyard Buddies gives advice on making household gardens “inviting and safe for native animals”. “Almost everyone will have seen a sulphurcrested cockatoo. They are the familiar large white birds with a lemon yellow crest and an infamous blood curdling call,” the foundation’s CEO Steve Corbett said. “They breed from August to January in southern Australia. To attract a mate, a male sulphurcrested cockatoo struts Mick Jagger-style toward the female with his crest held high and his tail feathers spread out wide. “Sulphur-crested cockatoos lay one to three eggs in tree hollows and both parents incubate them for 30 days. The chicks stay in the nest for two months after hatching, and then remain with their parents and family group indefinitely. “So that’s why if you see one cocky around, chances are there’s many more about, too.” Mr Corbett said the best ways to “be a buddy to clucky cockies” included:  Leaving old gum trees with hollows for nest sites.  Providing nest boxes.  Not feeding wild cockatoos.  Keeping cats and dogs indoors as much as possible, especially at night.  Avoiding using chemicals and pesticides on your garden.  Reporting injured birds to wildlife rescue or care groups.  Never releasing a pet cockatoo into the wild. “If you want to be a buddy to cockatoos, a

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THE peninsula is a step closer to having a Landcare network after the state government awarded the region one of 60 grants to pay for a coordinator. A grant of $50,000 will go toward paying for a person to guide the peninsula’s 10 volunteer Landcare groups and coordinate important environmental work, says Bernie Schedvin of Main Creek Catchment Landcare Group. Ms Schedvin said the peninsula’s groups mainly worked within their own catchments, but a regionwide approach was needed to deal with pest plants and animals, for example, and a network would enable greater efficiencies and more ambitious plans to be set up. The creation of biolinks – natural areas enabling animals to move between private and publicly owned bushland – would be easier with a strong peninsula Landcare network, she said. A coordinator would help prepare grant applications, monitor and report on projects, and liaise with public bodies and the community.

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and stripping timberwork, windowsills or decking while they wait.” Mr Corbett said planting a native garden cockatoos could feed from harmlessly would avoid the problem. “If cockies are already stripping the woodwork, you can deter them by attaching strips of aluminium foil, fabric or feathers from a feather duster that will flutter in the wind near where the birds are chewing. This will frighten them away, but be warned that it will also deter other birds, too.”  The State of the Environment Report released this week shows a continuing decline in the numbers of native animals and birds. The 900-page report also lists Port Phillip region as possibly the southern hemisphere marine environment most invaded by foreign pests.

SIXTEEN years after the wars in Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia, and 12 years after the end of the conflict in Kosovo, thousands of civilians remain unaccounted for. A Red Cross photography exhibition showing in Mornington tells the story of some of the missing. The photos by award-winning British photographer Nick Danziger document the plight of families still waiting for news of loved ones who went missing during the wars in the former Yugoslavia. Beside each photograph is a short description of the missing person and their family’s search for answers, compiled by Canadian writer Rory MacLean. Missing Lives will be shown at the Mornington Library Foyer Exhibition Space in Vancouver St, Mornington, from 13 December to 29 January.

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Mayor thinks riding in circles a safe proposition MRS Emu is particularly taken with strong-legged men. It is one of the attributes of Cr David Gibb – the longstriding pursuer of prime beeves across his ancestral Dromana paddocks – that sets her heart a flutter. Now she’s turned her rapt gaze towards the new mayor, Cr Frank Martin. “Strong and silent,” she breathed when she heard the news that, in his mayoral speech, he stated that he wants a velodrome built on the peninsula. The Emu wonders about the cost, the demand for it, and whether Lycra-clad pelotons could be detoured into it for a bit of lap work, in lieu of endangering emus and assorted possums getting about their legitimate business along the shire’s highways and byways. Perhaps, he speculates, it could be built at Rosebud beside, or even around, the proposed pool. A quick 80 circuits then a sweaty splash, Lycra, helmet and all – good idea! But he agrees that Mayor Martin and his pushbiking mate, CEO Michael Kennedy OAM DBA, need somewhere to ride that is of a more sporting and less perilous nature than Point Nepean Rd. And – here’s a thought that might just appeal to the CEO’s and Cr Gibb’s herding instincts – it could become a mandatory part of all councillors’ weekly program to throw the leg over a treadly and follow the KennedyMartin team onto the steeply sloped track for a score or two of laps. A couple of councillors might need trikes, but that would be a small cost to the shire for ensuring a healthy body driving a well-tuned, decision-making mind.

A slim majority of councillors, now known as the Rusties (short for Rusted-Ons, members of the Gibb-Kennedy faction), would take to it with ease: they are already accustomed to following their leader in circles. The rest, dubbed the Trusties, would (as they do in the council chamber) run the Rusties a close second. So well done, Mr Mayor, thinks The Emu, whose powerful lower limbs enabled him to run down his bride all those years ago. She now has a new objet d’heart to divert her from fluttering her eyelashes at him, giving The Emu time to ponder the sombre wisdom of the German proverb: “An emu chases a female emu until she catches him.”

Six degrees/votes SOME wag has pointed out to The Emu that our first among equals councillor, mayor Frank Martin, has only ever received six votes in his career in local government. Mayor Frank waltzed into Red Hill Ward at the elections in late 2008 as he was the only candidate to nominate for the seat vacated by long-time councillor David Jarman. So no votes there. On Monday night, the vote for mayor was between Cr Martin and Mt Eliza Ward councillor Leigh Eustace, who joined the shire at the same elections as Cr Martin, although Cr Eustace had

Squash caughts: Outoing mayoress Prue Pittock cuts the ribbon at the Dromana Sporting Club, being built by her husband Graham, the outgoing mayor, watched by Cr Pittock’s mum Kath.

to beat a field of eight candidates. At the mayoral election on Monday 5 December, three blokes threw their hat in the ring – Frank Martin, Leigh Eustace and Cr Bill Goodrem. Goodrem was knocked out in the first round when he received three votes to Martin four and Eustace four. Now it was head to head between Martin and Eustace. The Rusted-Ons held sway with Crs Anne Shaw, David Gibb, Reade Smith, Bill Goodrem and Antonella Celi voting for Cr Martin. Frank voted for himself, of course. Six votes.

Eustace had his own vote plus those of Crs Graham Pittock, Tim Rodgers, Bev Colomb and Lynn Bowden. Five votes. The same thing happened for the election of deputy mayor – Anne Shaw voted for herself plus her five RustedOn mates. Cr Colomb received five votes – see above.

Squeezed in WHILE the new mayor was being lauded, the outgoing mayor, Cr Graham Pittock, cleverly asked his wife, mayoress Prue Pittock, to open their

under-construction squash courts and gymnasium in Collins Rd, Dromana, on his last full day as the shire’s top dog. On Sunday 4 December, the couple were joined by Cr Pittock’s mum Kath and a small group of friends and relatives to witness Prue cutting the ribbon among the rubble and disarray that goes with an ongoing building project, to be called Dromana Sporting Club. “At least when we open for business early in the new year we will have a plaque saying it was officially opened by the mayoress,” Cr Pittock told bystanders with a broad grin.

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CUSTOMERS at Centro Karingal have a chance to win a special Christmas “gift” that doesn’t come close to fitting into Santa’s sack, let alone going down a chimney. Shoppers who spend $20 at one of the Centro Karingal or Star Zone’s speciality stores or restaurants this Christmas could win a Nissan Micra. A bonus entry will go to anyone spending $100 or more at Safeway or Big W.

To enter, shoppers must take their receipts to the hostess at the Freebies machines11am-3pm daily. Children visiting Santa at Centro Karingal between 10am-5pm every day and Fridays to 7pm, until Christmas Eve will receive a free gift while stocks last. Photo packages are available, including superimposing shy children with Santa.

OEM closes at end of month THE Office of the Environmental Monitor ceases operations at the end of December. OEM was established by the state government in December 2007 as a requirement of the Port of Melbourne Corporation’s channel deepening project, and was funded by PoMC. The position of Environmental Monitor was held by EPA head Mick Bourke and then Don Hough, a career public servant who helped set up the state’s marine management and was involved in work on the deepening project from 2001. The office did no scientific monitoring of its own and did not have the power to stop dredging if anything went wrong. It analysed data collected by others, assessed whether PoMC was doing all it should environmentally, and reported publicly on what it found. The OEM had five people including two marine

ecologists. The office reported quarterly, annually, after major parts of dredging were completed, and responded to public concerns. It “called” the PoMC and its dredging partner Boskalis on just a few minor matters. The state government has not yet announced which department will take on the OEM duties. This includes monitoring the long-term operation of the northern dredged material ground, where toxic material was taken from the Yarra and Maribyrnong rivers as well as dock areas, placed in a bund and covered with clean sand from the South Channel. This was one of the most controversial aspects of channel deepening as the material was deemed too toxic to be dumped on land. Mike Hast

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The people to call for your real estate needs... James Crowder Mobile: 0407 813 377 Community Real Estate

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Night swimming and so much more THIS is the address that has it all – with Fossil Beach, boutique shopping and the cafe lifestyle of Main Street, Mornington, all close at hand – and a stunning home that epitomises style and luxury. The versatile living areas beautifully combine indoor and outdoor zones with a series of sliding glass doors allowing the light to stream as well as creating a natural flow from room to room. A great example is the magnificent pool area and timber decking that are just steps away from the designer kitchen and open-plan family room. With two separate entertaining areas, there is a strong emphasis on outdoor living with the in-ground, solar-heated pool as the centrepiece. One area is complete with full kitchen facilities including stainless-steel cabinets, gas barbecue and sink. Meals can then be enjoyed in the second area, which is positioned closer to the pool. Both spaces are completely undercover. On the ground floor there are two bedrooms positioned either side of the formal entry, a bathroom and a super-sized laundry with built-in drying cabinets and storage space. Two more bedrooms and bathrooms are upstairs, with both secondfloor bedrooms having access to a wide viewing deck. All windows have been tinted to a commercial grade. No expense has been spared and no attention to detail overlooked to create a truly splendid home that leaves you with nothing left to do except relax and enjoy.

Address: 631 Esplanade, MORNINGTON Price: On application Agency: Honor Baxter Real Estate 209 Main Street, Mornington, 5976 6688 Agent: Louise Varigos, 0428 148 468

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Elegance and sophistication on a grand scale

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A GRAND lifestyle awaits as you enter the circular driveway, which leads directly to the front entrance of this elegant and modern home. The formal entrance has high ceilings and a sweeping staircase takes you up to family’s four bedrooms. The massive master bedroom has space for a lounge suite, and table and chairs to become a leisure and work place away from the hustle and bustle of family life. There is also an office downstairs so you can take your pick as to where best to work. Double bi-fold doors separate the formal area from the main living areas with a stunning “Master Chef” kitchen complete with granite bench tops, large pantry, electric oven and gas hotplates. The meals and family room area is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling bay windows that overlook the in-ground, solar-heated and fully fenced pool, which brings resort-style class to this already impressive property.

DELIVERING timeless style this luxurious home is privately set among 2968 square metres of manicured gardens and a resort-inspired heated in-ground pool. The interior of the home has been elegantly designed with a seemingly endless floor plan to let the largest family spread out in style and entertain with ease. A formal lounge with flickering gas log fire is situated near the front entry with French doors opening out to a stone paved patio set under a wisteria-draped pergola. The heart of this lovely home is undoubtedly the luxuriously appointed kitchen with beautiful stone bench tops, Ilve double oven, walk-in pantry and breakfast bar overlooking the adjoining family room and dining area. At the far end of the home is a rumpus room again with French doors this time opening to the stylish poolside entertaining patio. Perfect for family movie nights, this is a space for children of all ages to truly call their own. The master bedroom has a walk-in robe and ensuite with stone benches, large shower and separate bath tub.

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Address: 3 Barton Drive, MOUNT ELIZA Price: $1.4m- $1.5 million Agency: Community Real Estate, 7/20-22 Ranelagh Drive, Mount Eliza, 9708 8667 Agent: James Crowder, 0407 813 377

6 Avery Court, MOUNT MARTHA $790,000 – $840,000 Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street Mornington, 5977 2255 Lina Luppino, 0419 571 583

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Warm and inviting two bedroom cottage, set amongst impressive well established gardens. Comfortable lounge room, light and airy kitchen with island bench and roomy meals area with sliding French doors leading onto the rear sun deck. The master bedroom has a delightful garden aspect and also opens onto the deck. Second bedroom includes a small but sunny alcove, plus there is a spacious and light filled bathroom with sunken bath.

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Just completed is this first class unit situated in a brilliant beachside location. Offering three bedrooms, master with ensuite & walk in robe, family bathroom, generous north facing living area and double remote garage. Quality fittings and fixtures throughout plus high ceilings, real polished timber flooring, central heating, s/s air-conditioning and a well fitted kitchen with stone bench tops and quality appliances.

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Don’t Go Past This

Neat and tidy brick veneer home with loads of potential as a brilliant investment, permanent residence or potential two lot development. On a very generous 755m2 block the home has a comfortable lounge room, well lit dining area and a good sized kitchen. Easy access is available through the single carport to a large backyard with a double steel garage. All located in a sought after position, close to shops and amenities.

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This stylish and superbly presented home has a great atmosphere and features two separate living zones incorporating living room, impressive kitchen and meals area with high set celestial windows. Formal lounge, separate entry, family bathroom and fresh paint and floor coverings throughout. Set amongst well established gardens with a two carports & single garage.

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Family Entertainer

Impressive family home on a superb 1257m2 corner allotment in Rosebud South. Two large living zones, study, separate meals area and a stylish Blackwood timber kitchen. Fabulous family bathroom with feature spa bath set under a huge glass atrium. Ideal entertainer with swimming pool and paved BBQ area - great for Summer! Set behind feature fencing with a large circular driveway, well maintained gardens, double carport plus three car brick garage.

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Enjoy summer by the beach in this fantastic family home just a short 300 metre stroll to the shore. Downstairs has a large O/P kitchen, meals and lounge area, master bedroom with FES, laundry and a separate bathroom. Upstairs finds a good sized family room with kitchenette, 4 bedrooms + central bathroom. Wrap around deck, great undercover bbq area, carport and large storage shed/workshop. Low maintenance corner block of 429m2.

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Secluded Entertainer

Fantastic four bedroom family home on spacious 864m2 block backing onto RACV golf course with generous living and impressive outdoor entertaining. Formal lounge with cosy coonara, central kitchen and meals area or second living zone. Fully fenced in-ground solar heated pool together with double carport, single lock up garage, storage shed/workshop and veggie patch. Sure to impress!

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Designed with space, comfort and quality entertaining in mind. Features a fantastic hostess kitchen with well fitted butler’s pantry, separate lounge room complete with a two way gas log fire plus an impressive master bedroom suite. Also includes an additional rumpus/theatre room and study at the front of the home with the fourth/guest bedroom having its own ensuite. Situated on a generous 2000m2 allotment and backing onto a reserve.

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Family favourite in Summerfields Defined by distinction with bay vistas and garden delights

SPREAD out in total comfort with space galore in this large family home located in the ever-popular Summerfields Estate. Sited on a huge, 1091-square metre lot with handy dual access for extra vehicles, the 186-square metre home is ready to move in and enjoy. There are four bedrooms, three with built-in robes, and the main bedroom has an ensuite and walk-in robe. Three living areas ensure everyone gets a place for themselves with a formal lounge and dining plus a huge, tiled family room and adjoing kitchen. Internal comforts include ducted heating and split-system, reverse-cycle air-conditioning.

Address: 9 Moonrise Place, MORNINGTON Price: $650,000 Agency: Conley Luff Real Estate, 188 Main Street, Mornington, 5975 7733 Agent: Kayn Luff, 0416 265 337

POSITIONED to perfection with spectacular views of Port Phillip Bay, this impressive home features three large living areas and a big designer kitchen, and a sunny meals area with glass walls that bring the delights of the landscaped gardens right to the table. Befitting the beachside locale and warm summer nights, outdoor entertaining is a real feature with two large timber-decked al fresco areas and a first-floor balcony looking over treetops to the water. This very large home, with more than 220 square metres of living space alone, offers great comfort with evaporative cooling and fine appointments including high-quality plantation shutters throughout. The 1050 square metre (approx) block has a garden watering system installed and an accompanying water tank to keep the gardens in pristine condition. Address: 56 Dominion Road, MOUNT MARTHA Price: $1.1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $1.2 million Agency: Noble Wilson Real Estate, 1/10 Main Street, Mornington, 5976 8000 Agent: Chris Wilson, 0417 147 307

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Just under 1000sqm of prime land opposite the beach ready for further development (STCA). The current brick veneer dwelling has been very well maintained and features three bedrooms and a bathroom with combined lounge and dining and separate kitchen. The home has a flat roof, so going upwards is an option and there is plenty of space on the flat block that measures 15m x 65m. Plenty of options here to sub-divide, re-build, go up or extend. Property will be sold on or before auction day.

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Less than 12 months old, this 2 bedroom unit is only approx. 600 metres to Dromana foreshore and shopping precinct. Comprising of master bedroom and second bedroom both with BIRs, central bathroom, separate laundry and kitchen with Caesar stone bench tops, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, gas cook top and electric oven. With low maintenance gardens and timber entertaining deck. Price $349,000 Inspect Sat 3-3.30pm Contact 03 5987 3233

Live, lease out or use as a weekender the choice is yours! A tranquil setting and only 300 metres to the Peninsula’s best beach! Wow! Call now to inspect this tremendous residence offering 3 bedrooms, spacious meals and living areas, ample bench and storage space in kitchen, gas heating and lot of potential for renovation. Enclose yard and LU garage. Move fast this one is HOT!!!!! Price $349,000 Inspect By Appointment Contact 03 5987 3233

This very neat & tidy brick home, set upon a corner allotment, has the opportunity for a future 2 lot subdivision (STCA). The home has 3 bedrooms all with polished floors and BIRs. Open plan dining/meals area and kitchen with ample bench space, gas cooking, GDH and a carport at the rear of the home. Low maintenance, near new fencing and some established fruit trees. Call now sure to not last! Price $389,000 Inspect By Appointment Contact 03 5987 3233

Just under 1000sqm of prime land opposite the beach ready for further development (STCA). The current BV dwelling is well maintained and features three bedrooms,bathroom, lounge and dining with separate kitchen. There is plenty of space on the flat block, that measures 15m x 65m, to subdivide, re-build, go up or extend ( STCA). Property will be sold on or before auction day. Auction Saturday 28th Jan 2012 at 2.30pm Inspect: By Appointment Anthony McDermott 0403 161 125 Contact

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Ideal for permanent living or investment this 3 bedroom home has open plan living,renovated kitchen & bathroom plus two entertaining decks with bay glimpses. A huge garage has power & water. Currently tenanted, Land 742sqm approx. could be sub-divided (STCA)

Less than 600 metres to one of the area’s best beaches and on approx. 660sqm sits a much loved holiday home held by the same family for scores of happy summers. With some TLC hyou can bring this home back to its former glory; build a great family home on a block close to the sea or (STCA) develop this into a 2 unit site. The choice belongs entirely to the lucky purchaser.

This virtually brand new residence is designed and built with no expense sparred. Stunning polished timber floors, an abundance of natural light and large open plan living are just a few of the many pleasing features. Each bedroom has its own bathroom, S/S kitchen appliances, lots of bench space and kitchen cupboards. LU garage, rear enclosed yard with garden shed. CALL NOW

Open space & natural light are abundant in this tremendous townhouse. Your holiday or permanent home is walking distance to the beach (approx 7-10 mins) & all other amenities via a walkway directly to Pier St. Features include 3 bedrooms, main with FES and all with BIR’s, study, powder room & huge o/plan living. GDH & s/steel kitchen appliances including d/w. Double remote garage with internal access.

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What will this property be worth in 10 years time????? Buy now and reap the future rewards. Set just 350ms (approx) from the foreshore, walking trail, public transport and the shops this fantastic property has an existing three bedroom BV home that can be leased while you are seeking town planning approval to build two (2) units or townhouses (S.T.C.A.). A great holiday house or rental.

With 3 separate living areas, 2-3 bedrooms all with BIRs, low maintenance gardens, bay views from lounge & master bedroom plus an entertaining deck. Gas ducted heating/ evap cooling,downstairs rumpus or garage just waiting for you to complete or build double garage/carport (STCA). Ideal family/holiday/investment/retirement home

Set on an elevated position offering space and accommodation for and many pleasing features throughout. Boasting 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas + rumpus, as well as bay views from the upstairs lounge, master bedroom and decking area. An excellent outdoor entertaining area leads to the fantastic solar heated swimming pool and backyard. Large workshop/utility room. Carport and lots of off street parking.

This townhouse is HUGE in comparison to others. Quality built and solidly constructed with space for the whole family including 5 bedrooms, 2 living areas, 3 bathrooms (2 ensuites), 4 toilets, GDH & evaporate cooling throughout, covered outdoor entertaining area, huge double garage and enclosed yard with possible access for boat, caravan or jet ski/s. North facing balcony with bay glimpses. Call Now sure to not last.

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Just 450 metres (approx) to the beach this stunning family home features 2 outdoor entertaining areas, 3 bedrooms plus a study, master with FES & WIR and 2 separate open plan living zones with GDH & evaporative cooling, spa bath, garage with internal entry, enclosed yard & extensive paving. This home is sure to suit your needs.

Situated high on the hillside & close to national park this beautifully presented home is full of character & charm with views from the dining, kitchen and deck areas. Open plan living, polished floors, sun filled rooms, 4 bedrooms (main FES & WIR) + study + studio. Large kitchen with s/ steel appliances and bench space. GDH & air conditioning Land size 1144sqm (approx). Fully landscaped.

Away from the hustle and bustle and set within an elevated hillside position these 2 substantial building blocks both with wide bay views are offered for sale for the first time in 55 years. Design, develop, live, enjoy and reap the future capital growth. Total land area: 1600sqm (approx). Chance of a lifetime so be quick!

This home boasts 5 bedrooms, master with spa ensuite, new carpet & polished floor boards, 3 living areas, cellar, double garage all on an enormous block of 2469sqm (approx). Also with GDH, decking to the front and rear of the property, the rear deck is covered for all weather use, beautiful gardens and water features with separate driveway ccess to the rear yard for caravan, boat, jet ski or trailer.

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21 VOLITANS AVENUE, MOUNT ELIZA CLASSIC CLINKER, BEACHSIDE OPPORTUNITY! 6HW RQ VTP DSSUR[ ZLWK DQ LQ JURXQG SRRO DQG D classic clinker brick home offering comfort and character, seize this opportunity to move beachside of the highway within walking distance of Moondah beach DQG .XQ\XQJ 3ULPDU\ 6FKRRO 7KLV VSDFLRXV bedroom home features a parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retreat lounge, JUDQLWH V VWHHO NLWFKHQ EDWKURRPV 2)3 SROLVKHG WLPEHU Ă&#x20AC;RRUV GXFWHG KHDWLQJ LQWHUQDO DFFHVV WR D remote garage and potential 2nd storey views! PRICE GUIDE: $650,000 - $685,000 INSPECT: Saturday 1.00-1.30pm CONTACT: James Crowder 0407 813 377 Deb Ketting-Olivier 0403 554 955

95 OLD MORNINGTON ROAD, MOUNT ELIZA TRADITIONAL CHARM MEETS BAYSIDE RESORT 6HW DPRQJVW VTP RI ZHOO HVWDEOLVKHG JURXQGV complete with large IG swimming pool and pool house with full bathroom. This character home has all the old world charm, enhanced by restored polished hardwood Ă&#x20AC;RRULQJ DQG JUDQG IRUPDO GLQLQJ URRP ZLWK YLHZV DFURVV the stone verandah to the garden. The spacious sitting room offers similar views and comes complete with RSHQ ÂżUHSODFH 7KH NLWFKHQ RSHQV RXW WR WKH IDPLO\ URRP DQG GLQLQJ DUHD 7KHUH DUH EHGURRPV PDVWHU ZLWK )(6 DQG DQRWKHU EDWKURRP DQG SRZGHU URRP IRU guests. PRICE GUIDE: $1.28 - $1.38 million INSPECT: By Appointment CONTACT: James Crowder 0407 813 377 Deb Ketting-Olivier 0403 554 955

3 BARTON DRIVE, MOUNT ELIZA GRACIOUS FAMILY LIVING IN THE GOLDEN MILE Delivering modern class, a resort-inspired heated pool and prestigious golden mile address this gracious 5 bedroom home on 2,968m2 (approx) represents the epitome of luxury and elegance for the family who loves to spread out in style. Within walking distance of the beach, Toorak College and Mount Eliza village cafes, the home boasts a sparkling designer interior and a VHHPLQJO\ HQGOHVV Ă&#x20AC;RRU SODQ IHDWXULQJ OLYLQJ GLQLQJ DUHDV JDV ORJ ÂżUH OX[XULRXVO\ DSSRLQWHG VWRQH WRSSHG NLWFKHQ IDEXORXV SRROVLGH HQWHUWDLQLQJ DQG EDWKrooms. PRICE GUIDE: $1.4 - $1.5 million INSPECT: Saturday 2.00-2.30pm CONTACT: James Crowder 0407 813 377 Deb Ketting-Olivier 0403 554 955

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ůƵĞ ŚŝƉ /ŶǀĞƐƚŵĞŶƚ ǁŝƚŚ WŽƚĞŶƟĂů ůƵĞ Water Views Be quick to acquire these two large units both on ƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞ ƟƚůĞƐ ƚŽ ďĞ ƐŽůĚ ĂƐ Ă ƉĂĐŬĂŐĞ͘ ƉƌŝŵĞ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ƐŝƚĞ ;^d Ϳ ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ ĚŝƌĞĐƚůǇ ĂĐƌŽƐƐ ƚŚĞ road from Mt Martha Village shops and Yacht Club. ^Ğůů ŽŶĞ ĂŶĚ ŬĞĞƉ ŽŶĞ͕ Žƌ ƌĞͲĚĞǀĞůŽƉ ĞŶƟƌĞůǇ͍ ,ŝŐŚůǇ ƐƵŝƚĂďůĞ ĨŽƌ ƵƉŵĂƌŬĞƚ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƟĂů ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶ͘ hŶŝƚƐ ĨĂĐĞ ǁĞƐƚ ĂĐƌŽƐƐ ƚŚĞ ďĂǇ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ƉĂƌŬ ůŝŬĞ ĐŽŵŵŽŶ ĂƌĞĂ͘ DĂŬĞ ǁĂǇ ĨŽƌ ƐŽŵĞƚŚŝŶŐ ƚƌƵůǇ ŝŶƐƉŝƌĂƟŽŶĂů͘ >Ğƚ ǇŽƵƌ ŝŵĂŐŝŶĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ŝŶŐĞŶƵŝƚǇ ŐŽ ǁŝůĚ͘ WƌŝǀĂƚĞ ^ĂůĞ Inspect:

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EĞŐŽƟĂďůĞ KǀĞƌ Ψϭ͘ϬϱϬ ŵŝůůŝŽŶ

DKhEd D Zd, ϯΘϰͬϮͲϰ DŝƌĂŶŐ ǀĞŶƵĞ

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4 Contact: Chris Wilson 0417 147 307

$74,950 ůƵĞ ŚŝƉ /ŶǀĞƐƚŵĞŶƚ ǁŝƚŚ WŽƚĞŶƟĂů ůƵĞ Water Views DĞĂƐƵƌŝŶŐ ĂƉƉƌŽǆ ϯ͘ϱŵ ǆ ϳ͘ϱŵ ŝŶ Ă ĐŽŶǀĞŶŝĞŶƚ ĨƌŽŶƚ ƌŽǁ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ƌŝŐŚƚ ŽŶ ZŽƐĞďƵĚ &ŽƌĞƐŚŽƌĞ͘ dŚŝƐ ŝƐ ĂŶ ĞŶǀŝŽƵƐ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ƌŝŐŚƚ ĂĐƌŽƐƐ ƚŚĞ ƌŽĂĚ ĨƌŽŵ ƐŚŽƉƐ ĂŶĚ ŽŶůǇ Ă ƐƚƌŽůů ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ůŽĐĂů ŚŽƚĞů͘ ĞĂĐŚ ďŽǆ ĐŽŵĞƐ ĨƵůůǇ ĨƵƌŶŝƐŚĞĚ ĂŶĚ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ƌĞĐĞŶƚůǇ ƌĞŶŽǀĂƚĞĚ ĂŶĚ ĨƌĞƐŚůǇ ƉĂŝŶƚĞĚ͕ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞƐ ŵŝŶŝ ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ ǁŝƚŚ ƐŝŶŬ͘ >ŽǀĞůǇ ǀŝĞǁƐ ĂŶĚ Ă ƐĞƌĞŶĞ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ƚŽ ĞŶũŽǇ ǁŝƚŚ ĂĐĐĞƐƐ ƚŽ ƚŽŝůĞƚƐ Θ ƐŚŽǁĞƌƐ͘ >ĂǌĞ ƚŚŽƐĞ ƐƵŵŵĞƌ ĚĂǇƐ ĂǁĂǇ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ŐŽůĚĞŶ ƐĂŶĚǇ ďĞĂĐŚ ƌŝŐŚƚ ŝŶ ĨƌŽŶƚ͘ WƌŝǀĂƚĞ ^ĂůĞ Inspect:

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chrisw@noblewilson.com.au

Contact: Chris Wilson 0417 147 307

chrisw@noblewilson.com.au

$690,000-$740,000

DKZE/E'dKE ϴ ůůĂďĞůůĂ tĂǇ $690,000 - $740,000

ǆŚŝůĂƌĂƟŶŐ ^ĞĂƐŝĚĞ ĞƐŝŐŶ

/ŶǀŝƟŶŐ tĂƌŵƚŚ Θ &ĂŵŝůǇ ^ƉĂĐĞ

ŶŽƵŐŚ ƌŽŽŵ ŚĞƌĞ ĨŽƌ ĞǀĞƌǇŽŶĞ͊ dŚŝƐ ůĂƌŐĞ ƚǁŽ ƐƚŽƌĞǇ ŚŽŵĞ ŽīĞƌƐ ŵĂƐƚĞƌ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵ ǁŝƚŚ ƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞ dressing area and spa ensuite. Other features include: t/Zǭ^ ƚŽ Ϯ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵƐ н ƐƚƵĚǇ͕ ƉŽǁĚĞƌ ƌŽŽŵ Θ ƚŚƌĞĞ EĞŐŽƟĂďůĞ KǀĞƌ Ψϭ͘Ϭϱ ŵŝůůŝŽŶ ůĂƌŐĞ ůŝǀŝŶŐ ĂƌĞĂƐ͘ ůŝŐŚƚ ĮůůĞĚ ŐƌĂŶŝƚĞ ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ ŽƉĞŶƐ ŽŶƚŽ Ă ƐƵƉĞƌď ŽƵƚĚŽŽƌ ƵŶĚĞƌĐŽǀĞƌ ĞŶƚĞƌƚĂŝŶŝŶŐ ĂƌĞĂ ƐƵƌƌŽƵŶĚĞĚ ďǇ ĚŝǀŝŶĞ ŐĂƌĚĞŶƐ ŽŶ Ă ƐĞĐƵƌĞ͕ ĨƵůůǇ ůĂŶĚƐĐĂƉĞĚ ůŽƚ ŽĨ ĂƉƉƌŽǆ ϭϬϳϴƐƋŵ ŝŶ Ă ƐƚĂŶĚŽƵƚ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ǁŝƚŚ ĚƵĂů ĂĐĐĞƐƐ͕ ǁŽƌŬƐŚŽƉ ƐƉĂĐĞ ĂŶĚ Ă ƐƉĂĐŝŽƵƐ ĨƵůůǇ ƐͬĐŽŶƚĂŝŶĞĚ ŽŶĞ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵ ƵŶŝƚ͘

YƵĂůŝƚǇ ĐƌĂŌƐŵĂŶ ďƵŝůƚ ŚŽŵĞ ŽīĞƌŝŶŐ Ă ƚŽƚĂů ŽĨ ϯϭ ƐƋƵĂƌĞƐ ;ĂƉƉƌŽǆͿ ŽĨ ĨĂŵŝůǇ ƐƉĂĐĞ ŽŶ Ă ŚƵŐĞ ĨƵůůǇ ůĂŶĚƐĐĂƉĞĚ ϭϭϬϬƐƋŵ ĂůůŽƚŵĞŶƚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƉƌĞƐƟŐŝŽƵƐ ^ƵŵŵĞƌĮĞůĚƐ ƐƚĂƚĞ͘ &ĞĂƚƵƌĞƐ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ͗ ϵŌ ĐĞŝůŝŶŐƐ͕ $710,000 - $760,000 ƐƚƵĚǇ͕ ĚŽǁŶƐƚĂŝƌƐ ŵĂƐƚĞƌ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵ ǁŝƚŚ t/Z͕ ƐƉŽƩĞĚ ŐƵŵ ƟŵďĞƌ ŇŽŽƌŝŶŐ͕ ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ ǁŝƚŚ ůŽĂĚƐ ŽĨ ďĞŶĐŚ ƐƉĂĐĞ ĂŶĚ ƐͬƐ ĂƉƉůŝĂŶĐĞƐ͕ ĨĂŵŝůǇ ƌŽŽŵ ĂĚũŽŝŶŝŶŐ Ă ƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞ ƌƵŵƉƵƐͬŐĂŵĞƐ ƌŽŽŵ Θ ϮŶĚ ůŝǀŝŶŐ ĂƌĞĂ ƵƉƐƚĂŝƌƐ͘ ŽǀĞƌĞĚ ĞŶƚĞƌƚĂŝŶŝŶŐ ĚĞĐŬ ǁŝƚŚ ďƌŝĐŬ Y͕ ĚŽƵďůĞ ŐĂƌĂŐĞ͕ ĚƵĐƚĞĚ ŚĞĂƟŶŐ ĂŶĚ ŵƵĐŚ ŵŽƌĞ͘

DKhEd D Zd, ϭϴ <ƌŝƐƟĂŶ ŽƵƌƚ

MOUNT MARTHA 28 Sunhill Road

ROSEBUD 126 Rosebud Foreshore

DKZE/E'dKE ϴ ůůĞďĞůůĂ tĂǇ

WƌŝǀĂƚĞ ^ĂůĞ

Inspect:

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5 Contact: Contact: Chris Chris Wilson Wilson 0417 0417 147 147 307 307

^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ϭϳƚŚ ĞĐ͘ ϭϭ͘ϯϬ Ͳ ϭϮ͘ϬϬƉŵ

chrisw@noblewilson.com.au chrisw@noblewilson.com.au

Contact: Contact:Chris ChrisWilson Wilson0417 0417147 147307 307

chrisw@noblewilson.com.au chrisw@noblewilson.com.au

ROSEBUD 126 Rosebud Foreshore $79,000 - $85,000

dz ϭϭ DĐ>ĂƵƌŝŶ ƌŝǀĞ $810,000-$860,000 “WILMOR CROFT” ůŝĨĞƐƚůǇĞ ƚŽ ůŽǀĞ ŽŶ Ϯ ĂĐƌĞƐ ;ĂƉƉƌŽǆͿ ŐĞŶƵŝŶĞ ůŝĨĞƐƚǇůĞ ƉƌŽƉĞƌƚǇ ǁŝƚŚ ŝŵŵĞŶƐĞ ĨĂŵŝůǇ ĂƉƉĞĂů͕ ͞tŝůŵŽƌ ƌŽŌ͟ ƌĞƐŝĚĞƐ ŽŶ Ă ƉŝĐƚƵƌĞƐƋƵĞ Ϯ ĂĐƌĞƐ͕ ĂƉƉƌŽǆ͕ ďĂĐŬŝŶŐ ŽŶƚŽ ďƵƐŚůĂŶĚ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ƚĞŶŶŝƐ ĐŽƵƌƚ ĂŶĚ ĨĞŶĐĞĚ ƉĂĚĚŽĐŬ ǁŝƚŚ ƐƚĂďůĞ ŝŶ Ă ĨĂďƵůŽƵƐ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ũƵƐƚ Ă ĨĞǁ ŵŝŶƵƚĞƐ͛ ǁĂůŬ ĨƌŽŵ dǇĂďď WƌŝŵĂƌǇ ^ĐŚŽŽů ĂŶĚ &ůŝŶĚĞƌƐ ŽůůĞŐĞ͘ dŚĞ ϰͲďĞĚƌŽŽŵ͕ ϯͲďĂƚŚƌŽŽŵ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶĐĞ ŝƐ ŐĞĂƌĞĚ ƚŽǁĂƌĚƐ ĨĂŵŝůǇ ĞŶƚĞƌƚĂŝŶŝŶŐ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ďŝůůŝĂƌĚƐ ƌŽŽŵ ĞǆƚĞŶĚŝŶŐ ƚŽ Ă ƐƵƉĞƌď ĂůĨƌĞƐĐŽ ĞŶƚĞƌƚĂŝŶŝŶŐ ĚĞĐŬ ǁŝƚŚ ďƵƐŚůĂŶĚ ĂƐ Ă ďĂĐŬĚƌŽƉ͕ ƐƉĂĐŝŽƵƐ ĨĂŵŝůǇ ůŝǀŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĚŝŶŝŶŐ ƌŽŽŵƐ͕ ĂŶĚ Ă ĨŽƌŵĂů ůŝǀŝŶŐ ƌŽŽŵ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ƌŽĂƌŝŶŐ ŽƉĞŶ ĮƌĞƉůĂĐĞ͘ dŚĞ ĐŽƵŶƚƌǇͲƐƚǇůĞ ƟŵďĞƌ ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ ŝƐ ĂůƐŽ ŐĞĂƌĞĚ ƚŽ ĞŶƚĞƌƚĂŝŶŝŶŐ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ůĂƌŐĞ ŝƐůĂŶĚ ďĞŶĐŚ ĂŶĚ ĨĞĂƚƵƌĞ ƵƌŽůĞĐ ƐƚŽǀĞ͘ dŚĞ ŵĂƐƚĞƌ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵ ŝƐ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶĞĚ ŝŶ Ă ƉƌŝǀĂƚĞ ǁŝŶŐ ǁŝƚŚ ĂŶ ĞŶƐƵŝƚĞ ĂŶĚ ĚƌĞƐƐŝŶŐ ĂƌĞĂ͕ Ϯ ĨƵƌƚŚĞƌ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵƐ ǁŝƚŚ ďƵŝůƚͲŝŶ ƌŽďĞƐ ƐŚĂƌĞ Ă ďĂƚŚƌŽŽŵ͕ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ϰƚŚ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵ ǁŝƚŚ ďƵŝůƚͲŝŶ ƌŽďĞƐ ĂĚũŽŝŶƐ Ă ϯƌĚ ďĂƚŚƌŽŽŵ͘ ŶũŽǇ ƚŚŝƐ ƐƵƉĞƌď ĐŽƵŶƚƌǇ ůŝĨĞƐƚǇůĞ ǁŝƚŚ Ăůů ƚŚĞ ŵŽĚĞƌŶ ĐŽŶǀĞŶŝĞŶĐĞƐ ĨƌŽŵ ĚƵĐƚĞĚ ŚĞĂƟŶŐ ƚŽ Ă ůĂƌŐĞ ĚŽƵďůĞ ŐĂƌĂŐĞ͕ ĂůĂƌŵ ƐǇƐƚĞŵ͕ ƵŶĚĞƌ ŚŽƵƐĞ ƐƚŽƌĂŐĞ ĂŶĚ ƐŚĂƌĞĚ ĚĂŵ͘ dŚŝƐ ƉƌŽƉĞƌƚǇ ǁŝůů ŚĂǀĞ ĞĂƐǇ ĂĐĐĞƐƐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ŶĞǁ &ƌĂŶŬƐƚŽŶ ǇͲWĂƐƐ͕ ǁŚŝĐŚ ŝƐ ŶĞĂƌŝŶŐ ĐŽŵƉůĞƟŽŶ Contact: Chris Wilson 0417 147 307 Contact: Chris Wilson 0417 147 307

1/10 Main St. Mornington VIC 3931

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chrisw@noblewilson.com.au

Contact: Chris Wilson 0417 147 307

WƌŝǀĂƚĞ ^ĂůĞ Inspect:

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chrisw@noblewilson.com.au chrisw@noblewilson.com.au

5976 8000

MOUNT MARTHA

$460,000 - $490,000

MORNINGTON

$495,000 NEG

MORNINGTON

SUIT $630,000 PLUS BUYERS

RUSTIC DELIGHTS

INDIVIDUAL DESIGN WITH 6 STAR ENERGY RATING!

MAKING A SPLASH IN SUMMERFIELDS!

Set in park like surrounds this most charming BV home is sure to tantalise your taste buds, with a unique rural feel only 5 minutes walk to Bentons Square & public transport. The home offers 3 spacious bedrooms, master with FENS & WIR, large formal lounge/dining room, central timber kitchen with dishwasher & adjacent meals area, ducted heating & cooling, alarm system, spacious family room leading out to the huge undercover paved entertaining area & large private & secure rear yard with garden shed.

This new craftsman built home is on an easy care 322m2 allotment close to Benton Junior College, Bentons Square , buses & parks & comprises 4 generous bedrooms [master with FES/WIR] , formal lounge with gas log fire, large central kitchen with stone benches, W.I.Pantry & S/S appliances, spacious family/meals area with S/S air/cond. leading out to a large decked alfresco area. Including a green energy isolating switch, GDH, double carport with auto door & water tanks.

A superb 1211m2 court lot is an ideal setting for this big living BV home featuring a West Australian Limestone facade, polished timber flooring and a 7x7m deck overlooking the solar heated I.G. pool. 4 bedrooms plus study (master with FES (spa)/WIR), formal entry & spacious lounge, kitchen with s/steel appliances & walk-in pantry, dining room, large family room, separate rumpus room & double auto garage with internal access. Including ducted heating & evaporative cooling.

17 Baystone Court

Inspect Sat 11- 11.30pm or by appointment 13 Ruby Cove

Inspect Sat 1-1.30pm or by appointment 4 Cottage Place

$589,000 MOUNT MARTHA

MORNINGTON

$630,000 NEG

Inspect Sat 12- 12.30pm or by appointment

MORNINGTON

$700,000 - $750,000

DUAL LIVING - SUB-DIVISION & DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL

A FAMILY FAVOURITE - WITH SPACE AND CHARM

SOMETHING VERY SPECIAL IN SUMMERFIELDS

With a previous permit for a 2 lot subdivision, this level 1115m2 lot offers both a 3 bedroom BV home with undercover entertaining & garage plus a 2 bedroom fully s/contained cottage to the rear. Ideal for dual living now or as an investment for the future with income streams & potential for either subdivision or overall development. Entertaining area has online brick gas BBQ & gas stove,café & sunblinds, ceiling fans, r/cycle air con, D/W, clothes line, gas heater & auto garage

An inviting garden setting on a superb 1055m2 lot invites you into this most attractively zoned BV home. With 3 bedrooms plus study (FES/WIR to large master), 3 spacious, separate living areas, a stylish central kitchen, internal access from the double garage & a fabulous covered, paved entertaining area with fireplace & café blinds. Including GDH , s/system r/cycle air conditioning, dishwasher, water tank & there is side access to the big 9x5m powered colourbond shed at the rear.

This stunning BV & weatherboard residence set amongst lush landscaped gardens on a 1373m2 lot offers approx. 25 squares of living comprising 4 bedrooms (master with FES & TWIN WIR’s), formal lounge, country style kitchen with s/steel appliances & butler’s pantry. Formal dining, large family room, separate rumpus room & covered deck with mesh blinds. Auto garage, powered vanport, workshop with power, 24,000L water tanks feeding to the gardens & an auto sprinkler system.

Inspect by appointment 9 Sarshas Way

25 Van Ness Avenue

MORNINGTON

$650,000 NEG

Inspect by appointment 9 Meridian Way

MORNINGTON

$355,000 NEG

Inspect Sat 3-3.30pm or by appointment

MOUNT MARTHA

$395,000

ROOM TO SPREAD OUT IN SUMMERFIELD!

EASY STROLL TO TOWN FROM THIS AS NEW VILLA

BRAND NEW - BUY NOW AND SAVE

With dual street access to the huge 1091 M2 court lot, this spacious 20 square BV home you can just move into and enjoy! Comprising 4 bedrooms (master with FES/WIR), formal lounge & dining rooms, a stylish central kitchen, a huge tiled living room, double auto garage, ducted heating & s/system r/cycle air conditioner. With a massive rear & side yard for boat/caravan storage & room for a serious workshop.

This spotlessly presented BV unit would be an ideal starter for a first home buyer or investor. Set at the rear of a small group of only 4 with 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms with skilfully designed & light filled living areas. A large granite topped kitchen has s/steel appliances with adjacent dining area, large open living room leading out to an entertaining area & courtyard garden. Other features include GDH, s/system r/cycle air conditioning & decorative cornice.

This high quality brick veneer villa is in a small group of 6 & includes 2 bedrooms [ 2-way bathroom / WIR to master ] , deluxe kitchen with s/steel appliances & stone benchtops, spacious open living, stylish bathroom, high ceilings, downlights, ducted heating & refrigerated cooling, single auto garage with internal entry. Including landscaping, solar hot water service, blinds, pergolas & clothesline. Close to Bentons Square shopping centre & buses.

9 Moonrise Place

Inspect Sat 1-1.30pm or by appointment 4/7 Wood Street

MORNINGTON

$449,000 NEG

MORNINGTON

Inspect Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment 5/90 Harrap Road

$670,000 - $695,000

Inspect by appointment

MORNINGTON

NEPEAN HIGHWAY

$267,500 NEG

2 518m2

BEACHSIDE VILLA WITH SPACE & PRIVACY!

NEW & BEACHSIDE - STROLL TO MAIN STREET

If you are looking to downsize size but not space than this well presented villa could be prefect. Offering large living compared to most other villas you will be impressed by the privacy & space that is offered. With large lounge looking out to lovely rear yard, spacious kitchen & adjacent meals area, large master has WIR & dual entry bathroom. Outside, there is a huge Stratco undercover entertaining area with café blinds & single garage. Also including ducted heating & refrigerated cooling. An inspection is a must.

Ideally located only a short stroll from the cafes & boutique shopping Rear battle axe shaped block measuring 518m2. STCA new owners can of vibrant Main Street these luxurious new townhouses offer 20-21sq. of build either single or double storey residence with close proximity to living with downstairs master bedroo with twin WIR’s & FES, study, deluxe Mornington Village. kitchen with s/steel appliances and spacious living/dining room with double doors leading to the paved entertaining area. Internal access from the double garage. Upstairs offers 2 large bedrooms with BIR’s, a stylish central bathroom & generous living area.

7/21 Lucerne Avenue

Inspect Sat 2-2.30pm or by appointment 1-3 / 4 Beatty Parade

5975 7733

VACANT LAND

Inspect Sat 2-2.30pm or by appointment 2/934 Nepean Hwy

Shop 2, 188-194 Main St Mornington

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Price Guide neg over $335,000

R H Mornington 5973 5000

1 / 49 Van Ness Avenue Mornington Vendor Says Sell! Saturdays 11.30 - 12.00pm

View Private Sale Agent

A gem of aproperty in a very handy location. Walk to Bentons Square shopping centre, recreation areas and public transport in just a few minutes. The unit boasts open plan living with the look of something fresh and new. Quality ﬁxtures and ﬁ ings throughout in calming, neutral colours heating and cooling included and a cosy private courtyard. Only three on the block. Inspection will delight!

Joyce McCarthy 0413 865 031

Price Guide Expressions of interest

R H Mornington 5973 5000

1/18 Heatherhill Road, Frankston Downsizing....?

View

Saturdays 12.30 - 1.00pm

Private Sale Joyce McCarthy 0413 865 031

Agent

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…..then downsize to this smart, spacious unit in a handy location. More like a house than a unit, the property features 3 bedrooms, all with built-in robes and master with full ensuite. There is a modern kitchen, spacious lounge room and double garage with remote control. Gas ducted heating, air conditioning and a very private courtyard complete the picture of your new home. Location can’t get any be er than this with a bus stop at your door, shops within walking distance and a short drive to the heart of Frankston. With only two on the block, you are assured of privacy and peace.

CENTURY 21 Home Port 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings Telephone: 5979 3555 century21hastings.com.au

Smart move. Home Port HASTINGS 3/25 Douglas Street

NEW LISTING

VOGUE LIVING BY THE SEA

Just steps to marina, waterfront & boardwalk, this sophisticated and stylish 3 bedroom villa is as big as a house. This sought after seaside location is an enviable, low maintenance home for busy professional couples or retiree’s seeking more time for fun. Minutes from the myriad delights of Main Street, this home lets you embrace life beside the seaside where maintenance is minimal and the lifestyle is second to none. Light filled & near new. Inspect Saturday 1.00-1.30pm Price:

3 4

BITTERN

Contact Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686

FRANKSTON 6 Guildford Close

OPEN

CLOSE TO GOLF COURSE

THIS SAT

21 Bennett Street

Lovingly maintained family residence needing some re-decoration. The extra’s include crackling open fire to lounge, GDH, FES & WIR to master an BIR’s other bedrooms. Air con. to living area, formal meals area leading out to partly paved back yard. Updated kitchen with breakfast bar & near new appliances. Corner block with North facing full length verandah, brick drive through garage

FOUR BEDROOM HOME WITHIN SHORT WALK TO SHOPS

This affordable family home, situated on approximately 700sqm allotment, is only a short walk to the Bittern Village and all town amenities. Surrounded by established gardens the home has 4 bedrooms, master has walk in robe and ensuite. There are two separate living areas and formal dining/ study room. Outside boasts a large entertaining area surrounded by a tropical oasis there is an enclosed spa room with sitting area, plenty of storage sheds and room for the boat or caravan. A Must See!

Express Sale

Price

$375,000 Negotiable

Inspect Saturday 10.30 - 11.00am

Inspect

Saturday 11.30- 12.00pm

Price:

Contact Wilma Green 0407 833 996

$399,950 Negotiable

Contact Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686

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Space where your family can grow - part of an established community, big backyards with space for a pool or tennis court. Rural views and landscaping, beautiful parklands and childrens playground Contact exclusive agent: Kerry Lee Marshall 0408 363 686 for details

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For Sale

9 Alfred Street, Mornington Spacious Sanctuary in Prime Position

5 Meridian Way, Mornington Exquisite Family Entertaining

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Price: $830,000 - $870,000 Inspect: Contact agent for times

jo@kevinwrightcommercial.com.au

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For Sale – Mornington Peninsula

For Sale – Mornington

For Sale – Somerville

For Sale – Mornington Peninsula

Takeaway Icon

BouƟque Biscuits & Cookies

Main Street Pizza

World Leading Fitness Franchise

Peninsula icon takeaway business, great proĮts, cheap rent, vendor will discuss spliƫng the business, fantasƟc Įt–out and is priced to sell. Rent is approx $499/week (no GST) + outgoings. Approx 103m2 shop. Open 5-10pm 7 days

Don’t miss out on this long established and highly proĮtable family owned business producing a bouƟque range of home style old fashioned biscuits. Wholesaling relaƟonships are maintained with cafes and food store retail outlets with a solid and loyal customer base with huge potenƟal for further growth.

This newly ĮƩed out, up market business is ready for you to take over for the summer. Extremely well posiƟoned business not far from the water’s edge. Good takings, long lease, fantasƟc Įt–out and is priced to sell.

Combine your talent & enthusiasm with a great support network in the leader of women’s Įtness. CURVES is the largest Įtness franchise in the world with 10,000 locaƟons worldwide. Opening in March this year the Somerville client base has grown quickly to almost 400 and increases every month. With great hours, large Ňoor space, new equipment, cheap rent and excellent proĮts this is really a fantasƟc opportunity.

Sale Price: $240,000 + SAV Contact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

Sale Price: $295,000 + SAV Contact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

Sale Price: $150,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Sale Price: $229,000 + SAV Contact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

For Sale – Rosebud

Price Reduced - Must Sell

For Sale – Mount Martha

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For Sale – Mornington

D W NE

Ladies BouƟque

One Of The Best

This is A Bargain

This long established business enjoys strong regular custom from the close knit Rosebud community. Currently operaƟng 6 days per week with limited hours, this business has plenty of room for expansion. Could easily be converted to café style or simply operate as is. Great lease terms with great takings.

One of the peninsulas best known ladies bouƟques trades 5 ½ days per week and providing strong takings this business has many pluses including locaƟon, aīordable rent and a well-established clientele. Not to be missed.

The Garlic Kiss restaurant is an award winning Restaurant and easily one of the best on the Mornington Peninsula. Currently operaƟng only 5 lunches and 4 dinners per week and closed for 5 weeks throughout the year, this business has plenty of scope to increase the already healthy proĮts. RealisƟcally priced.

Body Essence of Mornington covers all aspects of beauty from tanning and waxing to skin rejuvenaƟon and detoxing. This business boasts privacy for its clientele with its upstairs locaƟon and easy parking. Set up cost well in excess of the asking price.

Sale Price: $80,000 Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Sale Price: $89,000 + SAV Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Sale Price: $250,000 + SAV Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Sale Price: $89,000 + SAV Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale – Mornington

For Sale – Mount Eliza

For Sale – Mornington

For Lease - Rosebud

If The Shoe Fits

“Cuƫng” Edge Business

Main Street Deli

Not Just A Factory

The well known and extremely popular Lilly Belle of Mornington is on the market. Well located in cosmopolitan Mornington, Lilly Belle has been specialising in shoes and fashion accessories for over 8 years. With a great lease and cheap rent, this easily run business should be high on your list.

Mt Eliza Mowers and Chainsaws specialise in sales, service and repair of lawn mowers, chain saws and other power garden equipment. Ideal husband and wife or partnership business operaƟng 5 ½ days pw with excellent proĮts and very low overheads. Rent of only $355/week ex. GST + outgoings.

This perfectly posiƟoned Deli situated in busy Main Street, Mornington is on the market. Average takings of around $9,000 per week this family business seat 60 inside and 16 out. Good commercial kitchen and terriĮc Įt out.

A great combinaƟon of oĸce/warehouse and storage space is available in the Rosebud Industrial Estate. A total area of approx 420sqm of useable space includes 80sqm of mezzanine. MulƟple car parking on site and small front and rear yards make this an opportunity well worth considering.

Sale Price: $220,000 + SAV Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Sale Price: $79,000 Contact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

Sale Price: $220,000 + SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Lease Price: $2000pcm + GST + OGS Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

For Sale – HasƟngs

For Sale – Crib Point

For Sale – Seaford

Bar, Restaurant & FuncƟons

General Store & Newsagency

Investment / Development

Industrial Takeaway

Perfect for weddings, parƟes, anything this versaƟle business has massive potenƟal. The separate funcƟon room seats 140 and the bar & bistro seats 100 in & 70 out. The funcƟon room has separate bar, dishwashing and prep areas, the bar and bistro has full commercial kitchen. Long term staī happy to stay on.

Oīered for sale for the Įrst Ɵme in 40 years this general store shows excellent proĮts and is an ideal family business in an aīordable high populaƟon growth area. Opportunity exists purchase freehold. Includes liquor license, is an authorized news agency, Ňoor space of 272sqm including cool room and storage.

This thriving business in a prime locaƟon trades 5 days per week Prime freehold corner site with very successful business in and shows excellent takings with huge proĮts. Great family operaƟon. Excellent development potenƟal (STCA) with the business with cheap rent. adjacent vacant land, total property size is approximately 1,286m2.The site is opposite the Stony Point staƟon and close to the HMAS Cerberus.

Sale Price: $299,000 + SAV Contact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

Sale Price: $449,000 + SAV Contact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

Sale Price: $850,000 + GST if applicable Contact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

Price On ApplicaƟon Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

jo@kevinwrightcommercial.com.au

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For Sale – HasƟngs

For Sale – Mornington

For Sale – HasƟngs

For Sale – Karingal

Fish & Chips

Wholesale Bakery

Absolute prime locaƟon situated beach end of Main St Mornington . Totally refurbished Įt out including bi fold doors and footpath dining, great lease, low rent with a 2 bedroom residence included. Be quick, won’t be available for long.

Iconic well established wholesale bakery allows you to step out This Ňorist also sells local free range eggs and honey and is very well of the rat race with three days a week, no weekends & very easy set up with plenty of display and work areas and huge cool room to operate. PotenƟal for unique café on main street or expand with 6 door glass doors. Very cheap rent and a long lease. wholesale producƟon for variety of local farmers markets. Huge kitchen, low rent…$187.20 per week + GST + outgoings.

Major retail butcher in thriving central locaƟon within Karingal Hub Shopping Centre. This business conƟnues to grow aŌer 13 years, has no compeƟƟon, boasts a huge turnover and healthy proĮts! Well managed with staī willing to stay. THIS WILL SELL!

Sale Price: $150,000 WIWO Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Sale Price $77,000 + SAV Contact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

Sale Price: $200,000 + SAV Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale or Lease – Mornington

For Sale - Seaford

FantasƟc Florist

Karingal Meats

Sale Price: $49,000 + SAV Contact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

For Lease - Mornington

For Sale – Rosebud

Downstairs Oĸce Space

Factory Freehold

Factory to lease

Urgent Sale - Vendor Must Sell

Available from 1st December this modern open plan oĸce space is approximately 190sqm metres and fully ĮƩed out with meeƟng rooms, oĸces, telephones and computer points, it also comes with 5 parking spaces and even a BBQ area outside adjoining the park. Suitable for all professional services & occupaƟons.

Warehouse and oĸce space for sale in Seaford industrial area. Approx 250 sqm in total (including 130sqm warehouse), rear access with roller door, security gates, 8 large oĸces including Įling room and board room, new carpets/ freshly painted.

100sqm factory with roller door and two car spaces. Rear access to back of lot, ameniƟes include toilet, air-condiƟoning and sink.

The well known Lemongrass Restaurant must be sold. With extensive Įt out and liquor license, this business represents great value with plenty of scope for further growth.

Lease Price: $2,500pcm + GST + OGS Sale Price: $450,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Sale Price: $375,000 Contact:Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Lease Price: $1100PCM ex. GST + OGS Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Sale Price: $85,000 WIWO

For Sale - Red Hill

For Sale – Mornington

For Sale - Tyabb

Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

For Sale - Baxter

W NE

Paint The Town Red

Cafe and Catering

Peppertree Cafe

Business Oppotunity

Well posiƟoned spray painƟng business in prime Mornington Industrial Estate locaƟon. This very well equipped business includes a 7mx 4.1m semi down draught master booth and a Du Point ƟnƟng system. Factory includes separate oĸce/recepƟon, 3 phase power, natural gas and cheap rent..

Licensed cafe/catering business with good lease, cheap rent and 2 BR. dwelling. Cafe has an excellent reputaƟon for handmade food and great coīee. Finger food catering menu is easy to run. OperaƟng 7 days, open Friday and Saturday evenings late November, easily run by experienced staī.

This licensed café is situated in the heart of Tyabb. OperaƟng as a successful café with an excellent commercial kitchen and is complemented with a cool room, touch screen register and much, much more. Call now to discuss!

Well set-up and established two years ago this business is being sold on a walk in walk out basis. Included is a fully sign wriƩen Ford Transit van with tools, grinders and all associated equipment. Owner willing to provide professional training to successful purchaser. Priced to Sell.

Sale Price: $85,000 WIWO Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Sale Price: $359,000 + SAV Contact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

Sale Price: $149,000 Contact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

Sale Price: $115,000 WIWO Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

For Sale – Rosebud

Mornington

For Sale – Rosebud

For Lease – Mornington

% 7.5 ELD YI

W NE Rosebud Freehold - Buyer Needed

Backpackers Mornington

Two to choose - Buy one or both

3 Archer Drive

This well maintained factory with separate oĸce space has a show case entrance that would complement any business. Landscaped gardens, with 100sq meters of oĸce space and 150 sq meters of factory, this property is situated behind Bunnings in the industrial area of Rosebud. Vacant possession, premises priced to sell.

We are seeking an owner operator to run a soon to be constructed Backpacker AccommodaƟon with licensed bar in the heart of Mornington retail strip. Serious operator with proven experience required.

Well located in the industrial estate are two, almost new, well designed and constructed warehouses, both with secure tenants and aƩracƟve lease terms. Measuring 245sqm approx., with 30sqm mezzanine oĸces and ceiling height is 7 metres.

This large factory of approximately 800 sqm of leƩable area is on the market. The factory is leased on a 3 x 3 x 3 yr lease at $66,000 pa + GST + OG and represents great buying.

Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Sale Price: $365,000 each Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Sale Price $880,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Sale Price: $400,000 Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

jo@kevinwrightcommercial.com.au

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INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL

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Ahoy me hearties

Ready-made business ANY opportunity to purchase a well-known business with all set-up costs covered must be worth a look. Established in 2009, this niche market business is being offered for sale on a walk-in walk-out basis with a fully signwritten Ford Transit van included in the asking price as well as all tools, grinders and associated equipment. The owner is prepared to provide professional training if required.

SITUATED in the Seaford industrial estate, this family business does a healthy trade in breakfasts and lunches. Open Monday to Friday from 5.30am to 3pm, the business works in well with school hours and you can still have your weekends free. Showing excellent takings and good profits, the rent is also very reasonable.

Concreting, MORNINGTON PENINSULA Price: $115,000 WIWO Agency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 2255 Agent: Russell Murphy, 0407 839 184

Industrial Takeaway, SEAFORD Price: On Application Agency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 2255 Agent: Tanya Scagliarini, 0438 289 859

SELF STORAGE UNITS AND OFFICES SELLOUT

WHERE ARE YOU KEEPING THE TOYS THIS SUMMER?

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: 4 ONLY WAS $90,000 NOW $70,000 www.aussiestoragegroup.com.au

MAKE US AN OFFER TO RENT OR BUY

72 Main Street, Mornington VIC 3931

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INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL Taste of the orient

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Come for a spin

THIS licensed restaurant in a busy shopping plaza is the only restaurant of its type in the area. It trades 6 days for lunch and dinner during summer and 5 nights for dinner only in winter. The business has a beautiful kitchen with fantastic equipment and the premises are very clean. There is seating for 36 guests inside and out. New proprietors can change the type of restaurant with the landlordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agreement.

THE only business of its type in town, the sale includes an attached one-bedroom residence. It trades 7am to 8.30pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 1pm on Saturday. Equipment caters for commercial and industrial use with standard and largecapacity washers and dryers plus ironing equipment and stations. Stock includes spare parts for machines. The business is on a long lease and shows good turnover with full training if required.

Japanese Restaurant, PATTERSON LAKES Price: $170,000 + stock (approx $10,000) Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Laundrette, DROUIN Price: $449,000 + stock Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Business Sales Specialists www.latessabusiness.com.au

50 Playne Street Frankston

Tel: (03) 9781 1588 HAIR SALON

RETAIL ELECTRONICS

DRAMA ACADEMY

FRUIT & VEG RETAIL

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

BEAUTY, NAILS & HAIR

Large spacious salon on busy road. Has 5 beauty rooms, 8 stations, 2 basins. Nothing to be done, very attractive. Good equipment. NOW $45,000 + sav

Telecommunications & electronics, computing & entertainment, Optus mobile & broadband contracts. 24/7 security system, 5 Â˝ days. Main street location

One of 32 franchises in Aust. Full training for teaching, marketing & admin. Exclusive territory, unique curriculum, operation manual. Repeat enrolments. $57,500 + Franchise Fee

Keen vendors need to sell. Ideally located in busy Frankston CBD, has coolroom, truck for market. Est around 40 yrs, trades 6 days. New lease available. $65,000 + sav

Well presented, large modern shop with courtyard. Seating for 15, has smoking area under cover. Only 5 days 6am to 3pm. Long lease options.

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New life proposed for ‘eyesore’ By Keith Platt PLANS have been approved for the Peninsula Centre to be converted into an apartment block, complete with tavern, restaurants and offices. The latest proposal to fix Frankston’s most prominent eyesore has been given the go-ahead by Frankston Council. However, council’s urban designer has given the design the thumbs down, saying such a prominent building “should be of an excellent quality, not just reasonable”. “It is my opinion that this development is not up to standard and requires revision,” the designer said. The expert’s views are at odds with those of the mayor Brian Cunial who sees the proposal as “the right development”. “We are confident this development will bring the right mix of people to invest, live, work and visit our city centre. The redevelopment will bring long-lasting economic benefits to our municipality,” Cr Cunial said. The latest plan to add value to the derelict, 43-metre high Nepean Hwy building includes 149 apartments and a new name, The Peninsula on the Bay. The 49 single-bedroom apartments on the top three floors are likely to go on the market for $300,000-$350,000, with the leases on the remaining 100 being managed by Quest Apartments. The Deague family hopes to have the $40 million refit of its 11-storey building completed in 12 months. The family’s building arm, Asian

Pacific Building Corporation, paid $11.2 million for the building. Geoff Crowder of the Nichols Crowder real estate agency said council approval of the latest plan “may be the catalyst we’ve been looking for” for a revival of the city centre. Earlier this year the Deague family took the centre off the market and signalled it would proceed with earlier

plans to redevelop the Peninsula Centre as a “corporate hotel”. Mr Crowder believed the building would retain the Peninsula Centre name “for good or for bad”. The go-ahead for the Peninsula Centre closely follows Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal approval of an apartment block in Davey St – destined to be Frankston tallest building.

Owners of the proposed 14-storey, $65 million Airio building won against an objection lodged with the VCAT, gaining permission for an additional eight apartments in the final ruling. There were no objections to the plans for the Peninsula Centre, which included a reduction in spaces in two basement car parks. Several major planning permits have been issued previously for the Peninsula Centre, but none have been acted on. These have included restaurants and nightclubs, advertising signs, apartments and a hotel. Built in 1973, the building was initially occupied by offices, shops, twin cinemas and restaurants, and other tenants over the years included an amusement parlour. In the latest plans the restaurant/cafe would have 100 seats and the tavern be licensed for 60 patrons. Two shops at the rear of the building would face Keys St with offices on the ground floor and first level. The apartments include 132 singlebedroom and 17 two-bedroom dwellings from levels one to 10 with a gymnasium for residents. The owners say the external look of the building will be changed by “improving the facades” at the street level to Nepean Hwy and Keys St, and replacing the blank concrete panels above the lower ground floor level on Keys St with balconies and windows. A ‘dark grey’ external finish would be used to “break down the existing builtform and to upgrade the

appearance of the building”. New windows on the east and south would “add interest and provide improved internal amenity”. Council’s urban designer said the architects of the latest proposal “seem to have been somewhat hampered by the retrofit of the existing building”, citing lack of balconies and opening windows. “The nature of the original use of the building for commercial purposes has to be recognised as a design constraint that appears to be either unable to be fixed given the nature of the existing structural components and the feasibility of doing so,” the designer said. “To change its use to permanent residential sees a less than optimal level of internal amenity for future occupants.” However, the designer said the ground floor tavern, restaurant and shops would “activate the street edge and provide vibrancy to this part of the highway and Keys Street that is currently not activated”. “It would appear that while this would get something happening with this building that has sat idle for so long, there are concerns with the use of the older site for permanent residential use and the poor levels of internal amenity offered by the redevelopment. “The levels of articulation are not particularly interesting or innovative and they should be for our tallest, most visible and well recognised building. Design solutions should be of an excellent quality not just reasonable.”

New Years Eve 2011-2012

NO ENTERTAINMENT – NO NONSENSE No public events or activities There are no organised public events on the Mornington Peninsula over the New Year period. No Fireworks There will be no organised public displays of fireworks. Fireworks are illegal without a permit from Worksafe. Contact Worksafe for more information. No Camping No camping is permitted in any public parks or reserves, and camping in permitted foreshore areas is fully booked. No alcohol in public places Liquor Laws apply from 9.00pm December 30 to 12.00am January 1, and will be enforced by Victoria Police. Possession of sealed and unsealed containers of liquor in public places is prohibited (unless sealed containers are being transported from point of sale to a vehicle or private residence for consumption). Possession of any glass container while in a public place is also prohibited. Venues pre-ticketed Southern peninsula venues operating on New Year’s Eve will only be accessible to people who have pre-purchased tickets. For more information please contact the venues directly.

Bus Service to Safety Beach A free, one-way only bus service will operate from Portsea to Safety Beach. Pick up is available from Portsea Hotel, Sorrento Foreshore, Blairgowrie Shopping centre and Rye Foreshore to Marine Drive, Safety Beach. The buses will run from 9pm to 3am. Transit Police and security guards will be onboard at all times. Fire Safety People are reminded to be extremely vigilant of fires, and be particularly fire-safe on the peninsula. Residents and visitors are reminded that if a day is declared as “Code Red” fire danger, all permits for events and community hall bookings will be revoked. More information about fire safety can be found at: www.cfa.vic.gov.au Car Parking The Rye Pier car parks will be closed from approximately 4pm (or at Police discretion) on New Year’s Eve. Minor road closures are expected in Sorrento after the arrival of the last ferry on New Year’s Eve. Emergencies/Incidents In the event of an emergency call: 000. Rye Carnival Rye Carnival will be closed on New Year’s Eve (day and night).

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For more information, contact the Shire on: 1300 850 600 or 5950 1000. Mornington News 15 December 2011

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Seal showtime – look but don’t touch SEALS might look cute and furry, but they are not cuddly. However, they are protected and the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) has warned beach users to keep away as Australian fur seals begin to camp out on Mornington Peninsula beaches. One person has already been bitten by a seal while trying to put it into the sea at Somers. Seals have also been seen resting on the front beaches in McCrae, Sorrento and Rosebud. DSE senior wildlife officer Emily Gibson said it is common for yearling seals to come ashore at this time of year and rest on the beach. “Australian fur seals can weight up to 100 kilograms. They can be aggressive and can move very quickly if they feel threatened by people who get too close to them,” Ms Gibson said. “It is normal for resting or injured seals to remain on beaches for days before returning to the sea. “Seals come ashore to rest and then move on after a few days. It’s unusual for seals to bite, but this acts as a reminder that people need to be aware seals are wild animals with sharp teeth and that people should keep their distance.” Rules and regulations aim to protect both people and marine mammals and under Wildlife (Marine Mammals) Regulations 2009, people must stay at least 30 metres from a seal on land and five metres away on a structure such as a jetty or pier. Failure to observe the minimum distances as well as touching or feeding seals may result in a fine of up to $2440. “It’s also important for dog owners to keep their dogs 50 metres from a seal on land unless the dog is on a leash and it is necessary to pass the seal,” Ms Gibson said. “We want people to take care whenever they come into contact with wild animals, particularly with large and potentially aggressive creatures like Australian fur seals.” She said seals needed help only when they were suffering or had been seriously injured and were at risk of attack from dogs or disturbance. For more information or to report incidents relating to seals, call the DSE on 136186.

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by a barbecue and entertainment including a jumping castle and petting zoo. Three friendly clowns ensured each child received a new teddy, cap, badge and sweets. Members of Cranbourne Air Cadets escorted passengers from Heart Kids, Starlight Foundation, Camp Quality, Ronald McDonald House and Very Special Kids to and from aircraft.

By Mike Hast GINA Mathers of Tyabb has put aside her devastation at losing the family home to fire to warn people about its cause – a mobile phone charger. Gina and her husband Mal, members of Peninsula Aero Club, were at a club function on Sunday 13 November when a friend and fellow member, John Scorse, rushed up to them soon after he had landed from a joy flight. “We’ve just flown over your house and it’s on fire,” Mr Scorse told the disbelieving couple. They jumped into their car and drove up Stuart Rd, which is beside Tyabb airfield, to find they were following fire trucks. When they entered their two-hectare property, the house was well ablaze, flames bursting through the roof. Mr Mathers, who was a member of Tyabb CFA for about 12 years and operates a trucking business, was able to liberate the family’s small dogs locked in the laundry. He and a friend also removed outdoor furniture from harm’s way. “Our house burnt to the ground in about 20 minutes,” Mrs Mathers said. “It was devastating to watch.” Fire investigators later told the couple the fire had been started by a mobile phone charger that was switched on. “So many people do that,” Mrs Mathers said, “it’s a warning to turn appliances off at the wall.” She has alerted her colleagues at Western Port Secondary College where she works in the office. About 40 firefighters and six pumper trucks from Tyabb, Hastings, Somer-

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ville and Moorooduc attended the blaze, the first truck arriving just five minutes after the alarm was raised, but were unable to save the house. Mrs Mathers said the entire roof caved in and the only things left standing were the external brick walls and some internal woodwork. The fire was partly fuelled by a bottled gas line. The couple was among members of Peninsula Aero Club taking part in FunFlight, a not-for-profit volunteer organisation that offers children and teenagers touched by a life-changing illness or other adversity a day of joy flights and other entertainment. About 1200 youngsters were taken on flights from 15 airfields around Australia. A week after the blaze, on a wet

Saturday, about 30 friends and family members helped the Mathers clean up. Mrs Mathers’ friend Jenny Bolt said what was left of the house now stood clean and empty. “It looks more like a house rebuild than the burnt-out shell of a week earlier,” she said. “Mal, Gina and their two daughters, Crystal and Stacey, have handled with grace and stoicism the devastation of losing all their belongings and history. They have all supported each other through this trying time.” Mrs Mathers said: “We are overwhelmed with the generous support given to us by friends and family in the aftermath of our ordeal.” The family had lived in the house for 11 years and in Tyabb for 16 years.

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‘Separate train, road at Tyabb’ By Mike Hast THE train line and road at Tyabb should be grade separated, says the mother of the woman killed at the level crossing in early 2008. Gwen Bates returned to Australia from her home in the United Kingdom about two weeks ago for legal proceedings associated a proposed 10-day inquest in May next year into her daughter Kay Stanley’s death on the Australia Day holiday on 28 January 2008. Ms Stanley, a teacher at Tyabb Preschool, was travelling from her home in Mornington to prepare for the new school year when her VW Beetle was struck by the Frankston to Stony Point train. Police said Ms Stanley went through flashing red lights on Mornington-Tyabb Rd and was struck by the Frankstonbound, two-carriage country train then operated by Connex. The impact pushed her vehicle almost 200 metres and crushed it against the Tyabb station platform. Mrs Bates has campaigned tirelessly since to clear her daughter’s name as well as lobby government to install safer crossings on the Stony Point line. In late 2008, then Public Transport Minister Lynne Kosky announced upgrades to the five remaining unprotected level crossings on the Stony Point line. The final two, at Bittern and Crib Point, were installed late last year. Mrs Bates said the installation of boom gates at Tyabb started one day after her daughter was killed. Ms Stanley, 32, was 10 weeks pregnant and due to marry her fiancé Brett Vogel, also of Mornington, in March. Mrs Bates flew to Australia to at-

tend her daughter’s funeral instead of her wedding. She told The Times the level crossing should be removed and replaced with a bridge or tunnel. “Plans to expand the Port of Hastings, which include Tyabb with its port use land, mean the crossing should be modernised. “The grade separation should also be part of the Tyabb township plan released by the shire council recently. The rail line and road should be separated before Tyabb grows any bigger.” Mrs Bates said she had contacted Mornington Peninsula Shire’s planning department to ask if the Tyabb plan included a “safety interface agreement” – how to manage the safety of crossings by involving all government department and transport authorities – but received an unsatisfactory reply. “One planner I spoke to didn’t even know what it was,” she said. Mrs Bates and her legal team have been successful in obtaining documents about the accident in 2008 under Freedom of Information. She said they would form part of her evidence at the inquest. Ms Stanley’s death came five months after the death of Somerville truck driver Geoff Young in August 2007 at the Bungower Rd level crossing just 2.5 kilometres further north. Last May, Mrs Bates obtained an order to exhume her daughter’s body from Flinders cemetery and took her back to Yorkshire, where Ms Stanley was laid to rest in a woodland cemetery in south Yorkshire, not far from where she grew up. Mrs Bates will return to Australia in May for the inquest.

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dinner and a glass of wine in the Spa Dreaming Centre Cafe (from $75 per person). ď Ž Indoor Private Bath: for a truly intimate experience, consider an indoor lavender vanilla milk bath to relax, calm and soothe (from $110 for 30 mins, per couple) ď Ž Bliss Package: treat your loved one with this indulgent option, which includes a fresh juice on arrival, private aromatherapy bath and breakfast/lunch followed by a Dreaming treatment. The Dreaming includes a hand and foot treatment, full body massage, mud wrap, facial and scalp treatment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; pure bliss from $520 per person or $995 per couple. If selecting a package seems overwhelming, you can simply nominate a dollar value to suit your budget. That way, the lucky recipient can choose what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to put the voucher toward â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from general bathing to a luxurious treatment or selection of organic beauty products. Certificates are valid for 12 months and come beautifully gift wrapped so all you need to do is pop it under your tree (email option also available). To give the gift of relaxation this year, visit www. peninsulahotsprings.com or phone 5950 8777.

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A business business born of passion RODDYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RC HOBBIES is a new radio controlled vehicles hobby shop in Mornington and Rosebud. There is a huge range of helicopters, planes, tanks, boats, cars, monster trucks and nitro buggies. The shops also stock spare parts and nitro fuel, and offer a repair service. Roddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RC Hobbies is a longtime passion that has evolved into becoming a reality this year, bringing lots of fun into peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives. It can be fast and furious for those who love the thrill of power, but the shops also cater for first-timers who are interested in starting a new hobby. So come and see Martin or Kim at Roddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RC Hobbies in Mornington, 5977 1444 or Rosebud, 5986 2008.

Boneoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing wetlands BONEO Maze and Wetlands is only a five minute drive from Rosebud, off Boneo Rd on the Mornington Peninsula. With heaps of activities and great things to do and see, it is a must-visit location this school holidays. Take a stroll along the boardwalk â&#x20AC;&#x201C; winding through the unique 15 acres of swamp and wetlands, stopping to view the native wildlife, tall tea tree and fern glade. Get lost in the mazes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the largest hedge maze stands two metres tall with a centre viewing platform. The small maze was designed for the

young and the young at heart. The timber â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; maze has 1.5-metre long tunnels â&#x20AC;&#x201C; enter if you dare. Play giant games and puzzles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; have a friendly game of chess or draughts and other games and lawn puzzles within the gardens, complemented by tall shady trees and luscious green grass perfect for family picnics. Bring a picnic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; stage coach and picnic tables in the gardens, but bring a blanket (no barbecues). The Tearooms serve homemade Devonshire tea, light refreshments and great coffee.

The Gift Shop offers a range of puzzles, games, chess sets, garden gifts and other quality giftware. It is closed Christmas Day and on extreme weather days. Opening hours: Monday to Thurday 10am to 4pm, Friday to Sunday, public and school holidays 10am to 5pm. Boneo Maze and Wetlands is at 695 Limestone Rd, Fingal. Melway 252 H4. Phone (03) 5988 6385, fax (03) 5988 6058 or email boneomaze@ bigpond.com Website: boneomaze.com.au

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children on weekdays and after school. Willow Lodge can also arrange birthday parties for your child and can also provide ponies for functions elsewhere. Visit Willow Lodge Riding Ranch at 1 Bungower Rd, Somerville, (Melway 149 K4). Open daily. Phone 5977 4345.

A market with the community at heart BITTERN Sunday Market has a long association with the town of Bittern and the Hastings area. The first market was on Sunday 20 July 1980, and it was monthly. It enjoyed considerable success and in March 1989 the market went weekly. It is managed by an elected volunteer committee. The aim is “to a conduct a weekly market on Sundays at Bittern, the site fees to be disbursed for the welfare of the community or other organisations as deemed appropriate”. The first recorded donation, in September 1983, was $500 to Bittern fire brigade. Total donations to the community now exceed $480,000, not bad for a small market of 65 stalls. In 1999 the market started giving scholarships to local primary schools and Western Port Secondary College.

The market has always supported local schools and it was decided this was a way some students could benefit directly by receiving the scholarship money themselves. The two scholarships offered were $100 each to two children at each school per year. This has been well received and 15 schools are involved with the program. The committee has continued to fund youth groups, scholarships for students, primary schools and sporting groups, to name a few. The market has a dedicated group of stallholders who attend weekly despite the weather. The local community gives continued support to the market, enabling it to continue to serve the community. Marketgoers enjoy browsing through the wide variety of stalls, have a coffee and purchase a bargain or two.

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trains and anything to do with trains including model train sets, locomotive, carriages, freight wagons, track, accessories, spare parts, tools, scenic materials, glues, paints, books, DIY books, magazines, CDs, videos, DVDs and more. For younger customers there is Thomas the Tank engine and friends, Chuggington and Hogwarts Express from Harry Potter. It’s a one-stop shop for train and model train enthusiasts as well as beginners.

THERE are many activities for families to enjoy on the Mornington Peninsula and one is horse riding along a beach. No experience is necessary when riding with Gunnamatta Trail Rides and so it doesn’t matter if you have never ridden before. Riding a beautiful horse along a pristine ocean beach is a memorable adventure and a ‘must do’ experience. The two-hour St Andrews Bush and Beach ride starts at the refurbished stables of Gunnamatta Trail Rides, which is 10 minutes from Rosebud and Rye. The ride to the ocean beach takes 45 minutes and is mainly a walking ride with short bursts of trotting. The track leads up and over some lofty

sand dunes from where the views are simply breathtaking. The horses then walk down to the expansive sands of St Andrews Beach, which is a part of the coastal Mornington Peninsula National Park. Riders can choose to keep their horses walking or go for a trot beside crashing ocean waves where surfers can often be seen. Having experienced riding a horse along the beach, there are photo opportunities to capture the moment and provide you with proof that “you did it”. The St Andrews Beach ride is the most popular ride and has been seen on numerous television shows such as Postcards and Coxy’s Big Break. If Coxy can do it, so can you. Details at gunnamatta.com.au or call 5988 6755.

A wide variety of goods is stocked or can be ordered from one of Train World’s many local and overseas suppliers. Mail order, special orders, purchases and advice are only a phone, fax or email away or you can post Train World a letter. See the Train World advert for details and have a train running around your Christmas tree this year or surprise the special someone with a train set for Christmas.

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Peninsula an art lovers’ destination FOR people who make the Mornington Peninsula a holiday or day-trip destination, the rewards are many. Beautiful beaches and coastal scenery, more than 20 golf courses and dozens of wineries, not to mention a plethora of children-friendly mazes, parks, hot springs and scenic walks. The peninsula is also dotted with more than 25 ‘art spaces’, from Mt Eliza to Red Hill across to Flinders and down to Sorrento. Art galleries and artist’s

A market for everyone SUMMER is here and the Mornington Peninsula is all of a buzz, especially at Market @ Drive In at Dromana Drive In every Sunday in January from 8am to 1pm. Each market day brings unique and interesting finds, daily needs, one-offs and hard to find items. A wide array of stallholders sell fresh produce, plants, antiques and collectibles, art and craft, toys, clothing, and new and pre-loved tools. There is a playground for the children, plenty of parking; it’s a place to chill out for a while. Shel’s Diner, 1950s

retro styled, is open from 8am for brunch. A wide range of food and drinks is available including egg and bacon rolls, burgers, scones with jam and cream, cappuccino, milkshakes, Dip’n’Dots Ice Cream and more. Dine in or grab a bite to stroll around. So come along and visit Dromana Drive In, National Trust and Heritage Victoria listed. For more information including dates of coming markets, having a stall at the market, see website, http://

studios are found along the winding coastal roads and nestled in the hills of Main Ridge, Merricks and Red Hill. The first gallery to establish on the Mornington Peninsula was Manyung Gallery in 1968. It has operated successfully for 43 years as a very large art gallery and art restaurant complex, built in the guise of a Tuscan castle on the Nepean Hwy at Mt Eliza. Towering oak trees shade the sculpture courtyard. Artists paint regularly on the decks and entertain diners in

the Boyz at Manyung licensed restaurant, who see canvases transformed while they enjoy a hearty feed and a glass of wine in an arty environment. The Manyung Gallery Group is comprised of Mt Eliza, Manyung at Sorrento and a gallery in Malvern – Manyung at Glenferrie. Each month new exhibitions introduce hundreds of new paintings and sculptures to an art market keen to see and buy the very best of Australian contemporary artworks.

www.drivein.net.au/market. htm or call Shelley, 0428 314025. The drive in is the perfect place to take in a film and enjoy the nostalgia of a classic 1960s drive in. Movies screen nightly at sunset, so grab the kids, your friends, partner and ‘Make a Memory at the Dromana 3 Drive In’ this summer. See www.drivein.net.au or call 0359 872492 for movie titles. The drive in is at 133 Nepean Hwy, Dromana, Melway 160 E5.

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In defence of the power ballad By Stuart McCullough ONCE upon a time, music was not something made by computers. In that not-so-distant age, it was so much more than a ringtone or the sound you heard when a program started up. As wonderful as technological advancement may be, it remains my view that pushing buttons does not, of itself, make you a musician. That’s because the melodies that inspire the human spirit are not to be found in a DOS-based programming language or algorithm. They lie in the depths of the human heart. The problem with letting the IT department write songs is that you get a very limited worldview as a result, as anyone who has recently listened to commercial radio may well attest. The language of music these days is so confined. It seems that in a bid to reach the broadest selection of people, musicians have resorted to speaking in the musical equivalent of Esperanto when music should really be a whole Tower of Babel kind of experience. Before computers took over, music was made by people. And it smelled of leather. At the time, rock music was not something your laptop coughed up but was handed down from on high. A gift, if you will, from the lap of the Rock Gods. Hairy of chest, leather of trouser; these big-haired galoots knew how to party, but they implicitly knew when to flip the switch to “sensitive”. Lights were dimmed, trademark six-stringed axes swapped in favour of acoustic guitars, maybe even a stool. Thus was born the “power ballad”.

Power ballads work to a formula that is surely the equal of E = MC2. For while most rock music in the 1980s was built for the stadium and an audience of thousands, a good power ballad is more your bicycle built for two. However, it wasn’t enough just to hear a power ballad – you had to see it. Dry ice, venetian blinds and a slightly confused model wearing a red dress – these were the essential ingredients of a power ballad music video.

Candles, a car pulling sharply away from a kerb and, most confusingly, a random exotic animal such as a diamond-headed carpet python or panther. The singer -- clutching a rose to his ruffled shirt unbuttoned to the naval thus exposing a chest so hairy that it resembled a community garden undergrowth -- pleads for understanding. A soaring chorus then gives way to a wailing guitar solo. Rarely can you identify a moment

when a particular artform attains perfection. But when it comes to power ballads, there is no need for any debate as the answer is as obvious as the hair on David Coverdale’s barrellike chest. The song Is This Love is brave enough to ask a big question without even bothering to use a question mark. The band Whitesnake, fronted by Mr Coverdale, released its masterpiece in 1987 and it is now widely recognised as the point at which the power ballad reached its zenith. Having reached an apex of perfection, the only way was, naturally enough, down. Way down. By the time grunge became rock music’s dominant currency, the power ballad was all but extinct. I was never much a fan of the power ballad. Mostly, they were so cheesy that to hear the first verse alone would likely raise your cholesterol level and tighten the waistband on your skinny jeans. Power ballads were once a near-compulsory part of any band’s repertoire, but have all but disappeared. Sales of leather trousers have suffered enormously as a result, to say nothing of those of diamond-headed carpet pythons and panthers. But like a precious (heavy) metal, their scarcity has made them all the more valuable. In just a couple of weeks, I will be getting married. For reasons that are likely to forever remain a mystery to me, I volunteered to write the music for the occasion. Such events are, of course, extremely important and it’s vital that I come up with a piece of music that suits the occasion.

Something too jolly could lead to accusations of frippery. Anything too dour may put a dampener on the mood. It is, without doubt, a very fine line that I must now walk. Clearly, the occasion calls for something strong and sincere, preferably with an epic guitar solo. Indeed, the only kind of music capable of stepping up to the emotional plate is a power ballad. Writing your own power ballad is possibly the most difficult thing that you can attempt. My selfinterest means that I have lost all the perspective necessary to make vital editing decisions. For example, will the inclusion of a seven-minute “double barrelled” guitar solo be regarded as self-indulgent and over the top or – as Goldilocks would have it – “just right”? Is there such a thing as too much double-kick drum? I very much doubt it, as I set aside all aspects of my better judgement and simply go for broke. As luck would have it, on the big day I will be wearing leather trousers and a ruffled shirt. I have already removed the buttons. As the dry ice begins to waft around the feet of our guests and the music starts, I will be perched on a stool, red rose at my chest, panther by my side. When the bride appears, it will be an emotional moment, to say nothing of when the drum solo kicks in. Although writing your own power ballad is a lot of trouble, if asked whether I think the effort is worthwhile, my answer will be simple as it is direct: I do. www.stuartmccullough.com

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THE MEANING OF

EXISTENCE (AND OTHER SHORT STORIES)

STUART McCULLOUGH

This book has none of these things. What it does have is short stories and long laughs.

The Meaning of Existence (And Other Short Stories) is a thoughtful collection of everyday insights from Tyabb’s favourite author, Stuart McCullough. A perfect summer read.

RRP: $19.95

Available at Hastings Newsagency, selected bookshops or online at www.stuartmccullough.com Mornington News 15 December 2011

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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT

Entertainment UK popsters Duran Duran named themselves after a character in Roger Vadim’s film Barbarella. The band formed in 1978, disbanded in 1990 and reformed in 1992. It recorded the New Romantic anthem Planet Earth in 1981, which raced into the UK charts, and Duran Duran looked set for world domination. Its eponymous debut album also contained Girls on Film. Hits following including Rio, Save a Prayer, Hungry Like the Wolf and Is There Something I Should Know? The unstoppable chart success continued with The Wild Boys, The Reflex and the live album Arena. The band split, reformed and in 1993 had two US top 10 singles, Ordinary World and Come Undone. Duran Duran also recorded the James Bond theme for the film View to a Kill (1985). Duran Duran tour Australia in 2012, six concerts to coincide with the release of its current album, All You Need is Now (Shock). The trip will comprise arena shows and outdoor concerts in Perth and the Hunter Valley. Last in Australia in

2008, the band will showcase songs from the album as well as hits from a 30-year career. The album has been praised by fans and critics alike, and hit No. 1 on the download charts in the top 15 markets around the world when it was released. Produced by Grammy Award-winner Mark Ronson (Amy Winehouse, Adele, Kaiser Chiefs, Lily Allen) and mixed by Spike Stent (Madonna, Bjork, No Doubt), it features guest vocals/rap from long-time Duran Duran collaborator Ana Matronic of the Scissor Sisters, and R&B/neo-soul super-

star Kelis. The original Duran line-up of Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Roger Taylor and Nick Rhodes continues to reign supreme as one of the biggest British bands of all time – reimagining pop music, creating innovative videos and winning over millions of new fans with a unique fusion of music, art, technology and fashion. Duran Duran has sold more than 80 million records, had more than 30 hit singles and won six lifetime achievement awards. The band performs at Rod Laver Arena on Monday 19 March. Tickets 132 849 or www.duranduranmusic. com www.daintygroup.com *** ALSO touring next year: There are still some tickets for the

Rod Stewart concert at Rod Laver Arena on 17 February with support act Diesel. Call 132 849. www.rodstewart.com Buy tickets for Roger Water’s The Wall Live concert at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday 11 February from 132 849. www.roger-waters.com. Seal performs at Rod Laver Arena on 15 February. Tickets 132 849. Original Liverpool group The Searchers play Palms Crown on Saturday 4 February. Book on 1300 795 012. Daryl Hall and John Oates with support Icehouse play the Plenary Theatre on Thursday 2 February and Rochford Winery on 12 February. Tickets 136 100. Coinciding with his Australian tour, Elton John has released a double CD – Elton John The Definitive Hits Australian Tour Edition 2011 (Universal) with 33 songs including Rocket Man, Crocodile Rock, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Candle in the Wind, Nikita, Philadelphia Freedom, Benny & The Jets, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, Club at the End of the Street, and Sad Songs.

respected. All this without mentioning the treatment of the $8 an hour workers at the Baiada chicken factory in Laverton North working in less than ideal conditions and criticised by Agriculture Minister Peter Walsh for “putting animals at risk”? I respect the fact that it’s almost Christmas, Teddy, so I won’t mention the stripping back of our beloved Rosebud Hospital. Ever been from Rosebud to Frankston in an ambulance? Make sure you’re strapped in tight. Building up the coffers for the next election, I suspect. *** TASTE is strange indeed. I’m a firm believer in laughter as an antidote to melancholia and grief, having experienced both. “Man that is born of a woman, is of short continuance, and full of trouble.” Laughter is medicine, so I love comedy, satire in particular but, please, underplayed. I go back to the best – Jack Benny, Burns and Allen right up to today’s best. What I don’t like is this assumption that some comics display about our Australian character; the over-the-top Ocker concept. Paul Hogan was funny, sometimes spoilt by this necessity to belittle our national character. John Doyle is occasionally funny as Rampaging Roy Slavin. Greig Pickhaver (H G Nelson) is not funny, never was.

Barry Humphries is accorded royalty status as is his due mostly, except when he insults our lowest comment denominator and particularly when his far-right views come into focus. Dave Hughes and Shaun Micallef? Give me a break. *** SOME people go through life without enemies? I cannot remember when I couldn’t name at least two and that only includes the obvious ones; those who take a dislike for reasons best known to themselves. At racetracks for 37 years, the last 10 as a supervisor, I had a female boss forever trying to “get me”. In the Commonwealth Public Service I was reported half a dozen times; once to Canberra for “answering the counter in a suggestive manner”? Ushers at the movies as a teenager? Gestapos. I was innocent! Never bothered me. Simply wondering what it is that rubs the odd person up the wrong way? A persecution complex, or should I shower more? *** DO men like females? Are females our equals or sometimes superior? The Amazons of Greek mythology not only participated in fighting and controlled politics but also exclusively made up both the population and the fighting force. With females now available for frontline duties as a fighting force and

our Queen, Governor-General and Prime Minister all females, it can appear that the previous order of things is undergoing change. Far from it. I look at reports of the Taliban attitude to females in Afghanistan. In Papua New Guinea 67 per cent of women are beaten by their husbands; in Tuvalu half the females lost their virginity in forced sex; in Samoa 46 per cent are physically abused; Fiji 66 per cent and likewise Vanuatu. An AusAID survey reveals nearly one in three are sexually abused before they turn 15. Then there’s the unreported happenings to females in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Here in Australia females are subjected to domestic abuse, spousal abuse, battering, family violence, and intimate partner violence. It’s all very well to say different countries, different customs, but you have to ask yourself if men, even perhaps the majority of men, have a secret fear of females? Thoughts never spoken? *** WHY is it that a Greens representative is so immediately recognisable on television? Is it their clothes, their way of speaking or is it that they resemble the up and coming breed of theatre and film assistant directors? Former hippies who have seen the light or intellectual odd bods? Sarah HansonYoung looked a bit that way initially, but not now. Look out Bob.

By Gary Turner www.eltonjohn.com Universal Music has released the 2011 reissue of the album Some Girls, which introduced the Rolling Stones to a new generation of fans. Some Girls topped the US charts over three decades and remains the bestselling album of their career. The reissue includes gems from the Rolling Stones vault “discovered” by producer Don Was. Mick Jagger’s love of 1970s funk is reflected in Miss You and the album has the Keith Richards’ classic Before They Make Me Run. Thirty years on from its original release, the remastered, deluxe edition contains Respectable, Beast of Burden, Miss You, So Young, When the Whip Comes Down and Tallahassee Lassie. www.rollingstones.com www.getmusic.com.au

A Grain of Salt WAR and Peace (aquatic centre, Rosebud foreshore) continues. Councillors have dismissed my brilliant suggestion of the “Rye Aquatic Centre” with Judy Durham singing The Carnival is Over. Voting was 6-5 to back the Rosebud Foreshore Reserve Coastal Management Plan. I can imagine Eunice Cain’s interjections watched by aficionados John Cain and David Harrison, but why must they personalise those with opposing opinions? Mother told me years ago “Why be nasty when nice is so much better”. Cr Tim Rodgers suggested they failed to consult residents. Funny man. Still, might be worth putting it to a vote, but what if they vote for? I have no problem with Eunice & Co’s point of view; just that problem of appreciating other points of view. Let us hope our new mayor Frank Martin (aka Russell Mockridge) and deputy, the beautiful Anne Shaw, are properly prepared for battle with the usual suspects. *** NOTHING changes, as I’ve often said. Teddy’s mob gets stuck into Brumby’s mob about taxes, gets into government, makes a fortune from rising water bills, continues on with speed cameras saga, gets his minister to scream about nurses putting children at risk knowing it’s his mates creating the risk and knowing we all agree that nurses are underpaid and under-

By Cliff Ellen *** I WISH my two mates, handsome Greggy Hunt and aquatic Marty Dixon, a Merry Christmas. Keep those pictures coming; they’re on my fridge as pinups. Also our melodious Prime Minister for her courage, and all the RSL poker players who keep my beer at a manageable price. As for holiday television, including all Rupert Murdoch’s channels, thank God for the ABC. And so to Christmas, the anniversary of Christ’s birth in Bethlehem and presents for the lovely spoilt children. Enjoy. Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat. Please put a penny in the old man’s hat. If you haven’t got a penny, a ha’penny will do. If you haven’t got a ha’penny then God bless you! Women are like phones: they like to be held, talked to and touched often. But push the wrong button, and you’re disconnected. Back in 2012. cliffie9@bigpond.com

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One evening just before Christmas, a reindeer walked into a bar and ordered a martini. Without batting an eye, the bartender mixed and poured the drink, set it in front of the reindeer, and accepted the twenty-dollar note from the reindeer’s hoof. As he handed the reindeer some coins in change, he said, “You know, I think you’re the first reindeer I’ve ever seen in here.” The reindeer looked hard at the hoof-full of change and said, “Hmmmpf. Let me tell you something, buddy. At these prices, I’m the last reindeer you’ll see in here.”

RIddle Solution

ANSWER: The letter M

Sudoku Solution

Take art in Sorrento EVERY January, the major art show on the southern peninsula is held in Sorrento and next month is the 27th Annual Rotary Club of Sorrento Art Show, the club’s major fundraiser of the year. In the past few years an average of $130,000 in value of paintings has been sold, with money raised donated to community projects. The show features art for all – unique, traditional or contemporary – at a price to suit all. Artists from all over Australia are invited to contribute, and more than 750 paintings are for sale. On the peninsula, art holds

place of significance for many residents, tourists and visitors. The first show, held in the old community hall in 1984, raised $350. In a few years the exhibition outgrew the space and moved to Sorrento Community Centre. The show has become an integral part of the Sorrento summer scene. More than 350 interested buyers attend the preview on Friday night. Many of the works are scenes of Portsea, Sorrento, Blairgowrie, Flinders and the hinterland – seascapes, landscapes and the artist’s interpretation of beautiful southern end of the penin-

sula. Others depict the red interior and country scenes. A distinguished artist is invited to judge each time – this time it will be Colin Johnson. Feature artists John Whitelaw and Alan Morgan will hold popular demonstrations giving techniques, guidance and tips during the show. Preview is on Friday 7 January. Tickets are available from Twiggy’s Shoes. The show runs from Saturday 8 January to Saturday 14 January at Sorrento Community Centre, David MacFarlan Reserve. Details: 0432 420 336.

The Rotary Club of Sorrento Inc.

ART

La Zucchera

SHOW 2012

Sorrento Community Centre, Centre David MacFarlan Reserve

TRADITIONAL ITALIAN COOKING SCHOOL

Friday January 6 until Saturday January 14, 2012

All skill levels - classes for experienced chefs to beginners

OfÀcial Opening

Groups of 8 to 14 people Great for Team building exercises and hens nights

Friday 6th of January. Doors open 6.30pm. Entry $20. Tickets available at “Twiggys Shoes” in Sorrento, or at the door.

Show Time Limousine transport for groups to and from classes

Judge

www.viaboffe.com viaboffe@bigpond.com.

Saturday 7th to Saturday 14th January 10am to 4pm daily. Entry $5.

Phone: 5975 7499

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Our judge for the show will be Lyn Mellady.

Feature Artists

Ron Farnill, Jo-Anne Seberry and Hans van Vlodrop.

Painting Demonstrations

Well known Artists will provide painting demonstrations at 2pm as follows: Sat 7th Sun 8th Sat 14th

Ron Farnill

Watercolour

Jo-Anne Seberry

Pastels

Sorrento CommunityOils Centre, Hans van Vlodrop David MacFarlan Reserve

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