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Demolition ambition By Mike Hast THE board of Andrew Kerr aged care centre has applied to demolish its 1875 Italianate mansion â&#x20AC;&#x153;Glenbankâ&#x20AC;? in Barkly St, Mornington. Removal of the mansion is a key part of Andrew Kerrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $28 million redevelopment of its site on the corner of Barkly St and Tanti Ave (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;$28m aged care centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, The News, 1/12/11). Redevelopment plans were submitted to Mornington Peninsula Shire last November. They have since been

refined and were resubmitted in July. Andrew Kerr board chairman Lew Robbins on Monday told The News demolition of Glenbank was crucial to the project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The future viability of Andrew Kerr depends on the redevelopment as we outlined last year,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford to restore Glenbank, which has been changed many times over the years and knocked about.â&#x20AC;? Mr Robbins believes the board will have a fight on its hands as shire plan-

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ners have indicated little support for the project and the National Trust wants the mansion retained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re prepared to go to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal,â&#x20AC;? Mr Robbins said. The board would tell the tribunal that redeveloping the site would provide net community benefit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand aged care until they have to find a place for their parents. Then they want the best and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what we want to build,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Mt Eliza lobby group disbands By Mike Hast THE citizen lobby group that put the wind up developers, stopped a caravan park in the green wedge zone, halved a millionaire’s subdivision and spawned an activist shire councillor is no more. Mt Eliza Action Group, MEAG, was wound up three weeks ago at a special general meeting that lasted just over an hour. The group was founded in late 2006 when millionaire retirement village operator and developer Chas Jacobsen sought permission from Mornington Peninsula Shire to “realign” existing boundaries on historic estate Norman Lodge, which is in the green wedge between Mt Eliza and Mornington. Mr Jacobsen wanted to build four homes “for his children”, he said at the time. The developer bought Norman Lodge estate from the Myer family for $10 million in 2004. He also bought a section of the adjacent estate owned by the late Sir Reginald Ansett for $14.5 million in 2006. The shire approved sites for two homes in 2007, but MEAG led a collection of environmental and community groups that challenged the decision in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. MEAG had the support of Mornington Liberal MP David Morris, who said the realignment of old boundaries “was never intended to be used to achieve back door subdivisions” In late 2007, Mr Morris told the tribunal the green wedge between Mt Eliza and Mornington had been protected by planning controls for many years, and maintaining a non-urban break be-

tween the two towns was long-established state government policy. The tribunal confirmed the shire’s decision and the stringent conditions that had been put on the application due to lobbying by MEAG and others. At the height of the Norman Lodge controversy, Mt Eliza was the site of the first and only protest rally in the town’s history when about 80 people dressed in green and waving banners led by a Scotsman playing bagpipes marched along Mt Eliza Way from Nepean Highway into the village. Last week, MEAG co-founder June Horner told The News the group had been wound up because the entire committee was retiring and no one had nominated to fill the positions. Several members of the committee had left the area. This includes Mrs Horner and her husband. She said the group had raised and spent $80,000 in four years on various VCAT battles. “Developers came to know that if they wanted to bring inappropriate developments to Mt Eliza, they would have a fight on their hands,” she said. She said the group’s biggest success was “rallying opposition to a caravan park in the green wedge on Tower Rd”. The March 2009 application by Brett McEwing, a Mornington-based real estate agent and owner of the property known as Morningdale, was for 101 caravan and camping sites, 15 holiday units, a caretaker’s residence, two amenities blocks, a kiosk and games room, swimming pool and parking for 49 vehicles. The shire said residents’ objections

Rallying point: MEAG secretary June Horner, left, and president Diane Dick outside the Rialto in Melbourne at a protest over then planning minister Justin Madden hosting developers at a $2000-a-head lunch.

were not the reason it was refused, but rather failure to satisfy state and local planning policies. However, The News understands the rapid and high-profile campaign put together by MEAG working with Morningdale neighbours certainly helped. Mrs Horner said MEAG was not just about opposing all development. “We worked with many developers to achieve good results for the town,” she said. “Our members planted trees, donated trees to schools and helped clean up our foreshore.” She said up to 5000 residents had supported some of the group’s higher

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profile campaigns. Money was raised at regular book sales with residents donating thousands of books. “Mt Eliza residents have supported our group. Most residents want Mt Eliza to stay a green and leafy suburb with appropriate development, preserving the neighbourhood character and environment.” MEAG also was involved in planning issues outside Mt Eliza and attended rallies in Melbourne and suburbs. Mt Eliza Ward councillor Leigh Eustace, who was president of MEAG before being elected to the council, said he was disappointed with the group’s demise.

Cr Eustace rose to prominence because of his role in MEAG. He won his seat on the council at the 2008 election, beating seven people, including pro-development candidates. He told The News “there are a lot of green wedge matters coming up, especially since [planning minister] Matthew Guy and the new government has changed the planning rules. Green wedges are still threatened on the peninsula”. Money in the MEAG bank account is likely to go to Defenders of the South East Green Wedge, the Green Wedges Coalition, and the Environment Defenders Office.

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Worrythoughts makes a tour to ease anxiety THE theatre version of Nicky Johnston’s book Go Away, Mr Worrythoughts! is about to begin a tour that will include Frankston, Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne and Geelong. The Langwarrin mother initially wrote the book to help her first child Bayley, who was struggling to eat, sleep or laugh because of anxiety. Statistics show that while about 14 per cent of Australian children have mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and behavioural problems, only one in four receives professional help. The book was such a success that Ms Johnston wrote another, Happythoughts are Everywhere, as well as a resource kit for parents and teachers. In the next few months she will release a third book, Actually I Can. With help from Frankston Council and support from Grenda, Sign-A-Rama and the Rotary Club of Frankston, Frankston Arts Centre developed a 40-minute theatrical adaptation of Go Away Mr Worrythoughts!, which last year toured 48 primary schools. The show was developed in consultation with Ms Johnston and is now on tour with a new cast under director Kaarin Fairfax, of Mt Eliza, whose daughter Maddy Kelly plays three parts – Tanya, a mother and a teacher. The other actors are Marco Baretta (Mr Worrythoughts) of Somers and Kieran Stubbs (Bayden) of Mt Martha. The arts centre hopes to take the tour national in 2013 and says strong

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interest is already being shown from New South Wales and Queensland. “Since 2005, Frankston Arts Centre has focused on using the arts to stimulate mental health and wellbeing in our communities,” manager Robin Batt said. “Research suggests children who suffer from high anxiety are more likely to become anxious adults. Depression and anxiety are largely preventable conditions, and council’s

involvement in this innovative production will have many benefits.” Go Away, Mr Worrythoughts! will be at Frankston Arts Centre’s Cube 37 on Friday 7 September at 4pm and 6pm. For details about schools tours or general public shows, call Frankston Arts Centre on 9784 1051. Information and help for parents with “little worriers” is available at thefac.com.au and happyhero.com.au

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THE dolphins don’t know it, but people are walking to help them survive in the sea. The Hastings-based Dolphin Research Institute is holding its annual fundraising Walk for Western Port on Saturday 8 September. Two different walks are planned, one starting at 10am to Jacks Beach and back, and the shorter Hastings foreshore walk at 11am. Both walks end at midday for presentation of prizes and “coastal education activities”.

Registrations will be taken 30 minutes before each walk at the foreshore park in Marine Pde, Hastings (Melway 154 K11). The Jacks Beach walk follows the boardwalk through Warringine Park while the foreshore walk is around the park. Western Port Marina bistro is offering lunch discounts for walkers. For details about the institute and Walk for Western Port go to www.dolphinresearch.org.au or www.facebook.com/driface

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What does it mean to be a Christian? The word Christian implies a follower of Christ or a Christlike person, or perhaps one that represents Christ? It’s very hard to argue that where there is a true Christian application & education within a society or nation, the benefits bring overwhelming harmony & peace to individuals, families & society as a whole. I’m not talking about hypocritical Christianity & dead religion & tradition. I’m talking biblical based “real”, experienced & applied Christianity. It’s when we break these “God given” laws & refuse to live & judge our own lives by them, that individuals & societies break down. Increase in crime, family abuse & lack of love, human body abuse, verbal & sexual abuse, self worthlessness, depression & even sickness & disease are the results. Just as when we defy gravity we see the effects, the laws of this nation were originally put in place for protection. To uphold that which is good & right & to punish wrong, so is God’s laws, advice, directions, care & wisdom given to us to benefit us so much more. All that is good & perfect comes from God! Have you allowed God’s direction, We need a revival! A mighty awakening & outpouring of Gods love, healing & power. A revelation of the scriptures & a turning away from ungodliness & an embracing of right living, love & obedience to one who knows best for us & wants what is best for us....God himself! The world says...”If it feels good do it” God says listen to me & all will be well with your soul! Where will it get you if you gain the whole world , but lose your soul?..How many famous movie stars Or singers end up dead in there motel rooms after overdosing on drugs or medications? True happiness & fulfilment in life is found in God alone...to walk with Him, to know Him is like nothing else. Isn’t it time? Pastor Paul Furlong

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Change spells doom for peninsula By David Gill THE Mornington Peninsula will be gone like the Tassie devil if state Minister for Planning Matthew Guy gets his way. The deadline for submissions about his proposals is 21 September, but the planning ministry is playing dead on this issue, which could change the Mornington Peninsula forever. The ministry is keeping it very quiet, but informed rumour has it that developers are already buying up around our villages and towns. The proposed zonings aim to increase the number of “as of right” commercial uses with no rights of appeal when a large development is to be plonked next to or near residents. This includes no right to appeal against unlimited hours of operation. Commercial zones are to be extended into residential zones, again with no right of appeal even against the height of buildings, loud noise or busy car parks. There will be no need to demonstrate community benefit when expanding commercial zones into quiet residential areas. Shopkeepers will see the ruination of their retail centres because the new zonings allow out-of-centre retail development, particularly along main roads. Large towns like Frankston, the gateway to the peninsula, will see movement toward outlying cheaper land with new infrastructure problems, including parking and public transport. Frankston has planned its shopping, commercial and industrial centres for years in order to create economic vi-

ability and definite boundaries around residential areas. We will also have ad hoc development stretching out along roads and ruining the approaches to the peninsula’s beautiful small towns and villages. Industrial zones and business and commercial zones are to be mixed together, creating mayhem for smaller shopping centres and any unlucky residents caught next to a new, freestanding large supermarket or hardware-type store. Even worse are the proposed changes to the peninsula’s rural zones. In these zones, including farming and the green wedge, all existing limits on tourism-based developments will be removed, with no new strategy to protect us from over-development. This includes the effects on existing businesses, which are sure to be devalued. New jobs will mean the loss of “old” jobs. A function centre or large-scale accommodation on that quiet country lane? No limits will apply, build as many as you like. This will change the face of the peninsula forever while our politicians sit on their hands hoping that you won’t notice. The proposals will allow multiple excisions into small farms. We will have houses dotted over every view of the peninsula. The planning minister thinks that this is a good idea. Tourists love our country roads, the space and the tranquillity, but will they keep coming when we look like just another suburb because of over-development?

Unwelcome changes: David Gill believes the Mornington Peninsula’s days of being a drawcard for tourists may be numbered if the state government adopts new planning rules. Picture: Keith Platt

According to estimates by tourismauthorities, peninsula tourism contributes $850 million and agriculture production contributes $600 million to our state’s economy. This will be jeopardised if farms are reduced to small, unproductive hobby farms and tourists decide to look elsewhere for their scenic drives. Former prohibited uses in the peninsula’s farming zones included service stations, medical centres, schools and all forms of accommodation. All will

now be allowed according to Mr Guy. Existing urban growth boundaries will disappear. The age of the unfettered developer will arrive on the peninsula. The rural landscape, once devalued, will never return. That’s the thing about planning – development can never be returned to the past. Development – good or bad – is forever. Are we getting what we deserve? The peninsula is seen as solid Liberal. No swinging seats here. No need for local politicians to worry about their

constituents’ concerns. Our politicians are complacent, they mouth platitudes about protecting the peninsula but action, or inaction, speaks louder than words. They should be ashamed of themselves.  David Gill is a former shire president (mayor) of the Shire of Mornington who was also a member of the Western Port Regional Planning Authority. He was chairman of planning for the shire for several years.

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A disturbing visit to the fighting hillbillies MRS Emu has just arrived back from a week visiting her sister Ermyntrude in a far-off shire – a week is not a long enough, in Emu’s opinion. She was breathless with a rumour after arriving home; she adores rumours. “Our councillors are saints!” she wheezed, “compared with the hillbillies that run the Shire of Upper Gumtree.” She pauses for breath. “They have punch-ups, just like the Japanese Parliament. Brilliant!” She likes a stoush, reflects her placid but bruised spouse.

When the Emu Rampant had settled down with a cuppa, it turned out these “hillbillies” didn’t actually exchange blows. Just nearly, it seems. Perfectly acceptable councillor behaviour, thinks Emu: it enlivens a dull meeting. “Ermy told me this councillor was asking questions – just asking perfectly

polite questions – when another councillor got annoyed with what she apparently thought was his over-aggressive line of questioning. “She leapt to her feet and leaned over the councillor sitting between them, fire coming out of her nostrils – actual fire! hardly any smoke – and nearly scorched him with it she was so close. Ermy reckoned her eyes were bulging nearly out of her head and she went the colour of an overripe aubergine. “No one could really understand what she was saying; apparently she

comes from one of those fighting nations in the Balkans or thereabouts and tends to lapse into her native language when stirred. “But he remained calm. He ignored her. Imagine that!” Mrs Emu is composed now. “The timing was poor,” she said. “It all happened in front of dozens of witnesses. “She would have been better to wait till she got him alone. That’s how they do it on the telly. I suppose some people just can’t wait – too hot-blooded. We should visit the Balkans. It sounds

Groups join to fight green law changes VICTORIAN National Parks Association and the Environment Defenders Office have joined forces with four peninsula environment groups to run a seminar on the threat to environment laws. “Defending environmental laws: protecting the places you love” is from 5.30-7pm on Thursday 20 September at Rosebud Library, 25 McDowell Street. The Environment Defenders Office says the seminar is to brief community groups and individuals about a “broad-scale attack on environmental laws”. “Under pressure from big business and the mining industry, federal and state governments have recently announced a plan to wind back essential environmental protection laws,” the EDO said. “In the guise of cutting ‘green tape’, government and industry propose to hand important federal approval powers under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 to the states and fast-track approvals

for large developments, as well as remove energy efficiency and climate change schemes in each state. “The threats have very real implications for land, water, wildlife and climate change in Victoria. As it stands, there is no proposal to consult the community, and the changes are being pushed through by the governments as ‘urgent’ reforms. “EDO and VNPA will run a series of seminars across the state to help people understand the broad-scale attacks on environmental laws, and how community members can respond and be heard on the issues.” Come along and learn what you or your group can do to help the campaign to defend our environmental laws. The seminar is being run in partnership with Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association, Blue Wedges Coalition, Southern Peninsula Indigenous Flora and Fauna Association, and Peninsula Speaks. Book online: www.edovic.org.au/defending environmental-laws-seminar-rosebud

very exciting.” Emu thinks not. They carry guns over there, just like Americans. He recalls a Balkan leader named Enver Hoxha who, in a cabinet meeting, was said to have dealt with a contentious point by producing a revolver and settling the issue with a single shot. It was then carried unanimously on a show of hands – all empty, apart from Mr Hoxha’s smoking gun. Or so the rumour went. But it’s plausible. After all, he had five rounds left in the gun’s chamber.

Sea level rise interviews TWO researchers of the University of Melbourne are on the Mornington Peninsula this month interviewing residents about sea level rise. Elissa Waters and Sam Pendergast are undertaking a federal governmentfunded survey of what residents and businesses think should be done and by whom about sea level rise. They are conducting 40-minute interviews described as “informal discussions of people’s experiences of living and working on the coast and their views on what should be done about dealing with the risk of sea level rise”. It is a social study so no technical knowledge is necessary. Readers who want to be interviewed can contact Elissa Waters on 0406 487 182, Sam Pendergast on 0404 466 387 or email elissa.waters@ unimelb.edu.au

Under threat: Green groups believe the enmvironment will be threatened by weakened protection laws.

Villages an option under new plan By David Harrison DE facto villages with hundreds of permanent residents could spring up across the Mornington Peninsula’s extensive rural areas under proposed changes to Victorian planning laws. Planning Minister Matthew Guy proposes to allow numerous urban facilities in the green wedge that at present are prohibited or heavily restricted. The facilities include many that are essential for permanent settlements, including accommodation, shops, medical centres, schools, restaurants, service stations and businesses – even display homes and abattoirs. Settlements would be permitted on virtually any site in a green wedge zone starting with caravan and camping parks providing hundreds of sites

for caravans as well as family-sized lodges and cabins of the sort found at holiday resorts. The parks would help ease Melbourne’s housing shortage by supplying permanent, low-cost accommodation on the fringes of the metropolis. At least one Mornington Peninsula group – Peninsula Advisory Committee for the Elderly – has welcomed the potential to house poor, elderly and disadvantaged people. Mornington Peninsula Shire has tried unsuccessfully to regulate caravan and camping parks. At present, Melbourne’s 12 green wedge zones are strictly controlled to keep out urban development. For example, a restaurant or convention centre can only be built on a prop-

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erty of 40 hectares or more and must demonstrate an “essential link” with agriculture. The restrictions all go under the Matthew Guy proposals, meaning unlimited patrons, no minimum land size and no link with agriculture. Former premier Sir Rupert Hamer and his planning minister Alan Hunt worked to ensure the green wedge zones they created in 1971 remained green. Some proposed new uses are “as of right” – meaning they cannot be challenged either by local government or neighbours. A further major change will be the effective destruction of the line that separates urban from rural land use – the crucial and controversial urban growth boundary, which prevents urban intrusion into green wedge zones.

This means homeowners who now abut green wedge land could find that a school or a 1000-guest convention centre can be built over their back fence on a small land parcel. Loss of the urban–rural boundary would inevitably be the “end of the wedge” as more and more developer pressure is applied to the state government for more and bigger urban activity on what was farmland. Where appeals to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal are still possible to try to prevent or modify planning applications, the vagueness of the new laws will create uncertainty. Mornington Peninsula Shire, which strongly opposes the Guy changes, has argued in its “Interim Position Statement” that the minister’s “reforms”

– as the shire describes them – create less certainty than at present, despite Mr Guy’s claim they create more certainty. The reforms may well result in more VCAT cases and a system that morphs into “planning by appeal”, the shire states. According to virtually all community groups forced to seek redress in the tribunal, VCAT has a long and impressive record of neighbourhood butchery. It has the legal luxury of not being bound to follow its own precedents and its decisions can rarely be challenged – and then only on points of law in the Supreme Court, a prohibitively expensive venue for community groups challenging wealthy landowners, developers or local councils with deep pockets.

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El Nino’s ‘likely’ spring return By Mike Hast WEATHER forecasters say the chances of Australia returning to drier conditions are likely with the El Nino weather pattern set to reform in October. El Nino was responsible for 14 years of drought in many parts of the nation including the southeast corner. The drought broke in the autumn and winter of 2010 and many parts of Australia have had good rains during the past two years. Alex Zadnik of Weatherzone.com told Radio Port Phillip’s Environment Show the chance of El Nino returning was looking more certain. The former Sorrento resident, now chief meteorologist at the Sydney-based weather company, said there was strong evidence of warming of the sea surface in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, a key indicator of El Nino conditions. “Computer models picked the La Nina event – which led to floods and above-average rain in the past two years in Queensland, NSW and Victoria – and are now predicting a likely return to drier conditions,” he said. Mr Zadnik said the dams supplying greater Melbourne were about 80 per cent full, “the highest level for 15 years”. A majority of weather agencies around the world including in Australia, United States, United Kingdom and Japan were pointing to an El Nino return. “If we see sea surface temperatures half a degree above normal for a number of months, we call the El Nino conditions.” More temperature buoys, satellite information and observations taken aboard ships in the Pacific allowed the computer modelling to be more accurate, he said. “After two years of good growing conditions, fire agencies such as the CFA and DSE would know about the predictions and would be preparing for a possible dry spring and summer and heightened fire risk.” ABC Radio reported that El Nino weather events meant drier conditions across Australia. “Despite the plentiful rain along the east coast in recent weeks, there are still large areas of the country that have below-average rainfall. “El Nino occurs when the central and eastern Pacific warms up, causing major shifts in weather patterns.” The Bureau of Meteorology said it was too soon to say if a new El Nino system would bring drought, but most computer models were pointing to drier than average conditions in spring and summer.

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Police go online for feedback By Neil Walker SENIOR Sergeant Matt Mulcahy believes in community policing – online community policing. The Frankston-based officer has established a “Policing on the Mornington Peninsula” blog to engage with the community via social media in Frankston and on the peninsula. The blog – at www.frankstonpolice. blogspot.com.au – has been online since April promoting “proactive policing by Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula police”. Senior Sergeant Mulcahy said feedback from visitors to the site had been positive. “The blog is a way to engage with those in the community who may not necessarily contact us via other means,” Senior Sergeant Mulcahy

said. “It’s a good way for police to use social media and be proactive.” The blog is a first for the state. Victoria Police’s centralised Online Communications Unit previously conducted all online communications with the public. Facebook and Twitter are also used by police to directly communicate with the public. The Frankston blog highlights proactive policing on the peninsula conducted by STOP (Social Tasking Operations and Patrol) teams, which target criminal and anti-social behaviour, as part of the Community Response Engagement and Social Tasking (CREST) strategy. Senior Sergeant Mulcahy writes many of the articles and responds to readers’ comments. The blog has become the model for

Victoria Police to switch social media communications to a local level. Dandenong police will be the next police division to set up a blog. Readers are invited each month to suggest ways resources should be directed if they were the police superintendent for Southern Metro Region Division 4, which covers Frankston and the peninsula. Reducing road trauma and dealing with street violence are two of the topics that have been tackled. A blog article about perceptions that police may “pick on” P-plate drivers while on traffic patrol also prompted many responses. The blog encourages open debate and there is some evidence of dissatisfaction about police actions or inaction on display amid the mainly positive feedback. An anonymous respondent in July complained about “unkempt and unprofessional-looking” police officers with untidy uniforms. Another said a friend had been assaulted at Frankston railway station but there had been little follow-up to catch the offenders despite CCTV footage being available. Senior Sergeant Mulcahy said comments are read by Victoria Police’s centralised digital media team before being posted on the website. “We’re not into censorship. Any conversation is a good conversation,” he said. Read the blog and participate online at www.frankstonpolice.blogspot. com.au. Victoria Police’s Twitter messages can be read at www.twitter.com/ victoriapolice

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Award win: Bruce Billson, far right, at Baxter Village with, from left, Nicole Standfield, Arend de Vries, Stuart Shaw and Grace de Vries. Picture: Yanni

Promise to cut red tape DUNKLEY MP Bruce Billson says he is working with the Baxter Village retirement centre to “identify areas of unnecessary red tape and compliance burdens in the aged care sector”. Mr Billson visited the centre in Robinsons Rd to “talk aged care” after it won a national award for better practice and retention of staff. He said the Liberal-National Coalition, if elected, was committed to cutting $1 billion worth of red tape “and we believe that local providers, like the Baxter Village, can help us identify the real life examples of red tape”.

“We need to find ways to make sure aged care workers are looking after their clients and not filling out endless amounts of paperwork that serve no specific purpose,” said Mr Billson, who is Opposition spokesman for small business, competition policy and consumer affairs. “Almost 70 per cent of the work of the senior nurses at some aged care facilities is taken up by paperwork. “I want to work with local service providers and the business community to help identify ways of making life easier instead of harder through ridiculous regulation.”

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Frankston’s tallest to be reborn By Keith Platt FROM a distance it has the architectural feature of a brick. Deserted for years, it has been the target of graffitists and comedian Barry Humphries, who saw it as Melbourne’s ugliest building. But the Peninsula Centre that has dominated Frankston’s skyline since the 1970s is undergoing a $25 million rebirth. Extra windows and doors have been cut through the concrete façade of the 12-storey building, which is being converted into 150 single and double bedroom apartments (82 furnished and serviced by Quest), offices, a conference room, gymnasium, shops and multi-level car park. Up to 130 workers are on the site each day to bring the latest incarnation of the Peninsula Centre in on schedule by Christmas. It will be charcoal coloured, according to Will Deague, of the Asian Pacific Group, a family company. Stairwells remain covered in graffiti, but the former wide-open office spaces of the upper level are being partitioned for the apartments. One “display” apartment shows the uninterrupted coastal views that will be available from rooms at the front of the building. It comes complete with separate bathroom and one long room that serves as bedroom, kitchen and siting room. Small balconies will be added to the Peninsula Centre’s façade. A terrace will be available to everyone in the building on level two. The wide area was once dominated by a glass pyramid. Other apartments at the rear will not be so fortunate, although they will look down on a palm-planted courtyard. The courtyard lies between the Peninsula Centre’s two “towers”, created by cutting away the roof of two former cinemas for a light well. The eastern tower on Keys St is several storeys lower than the one fronting Nepean Highway, but the high ceilings of the cinemas have enabled Asian Pacific to add another level of apartments. Frankston mayor Cr Brian Cunial says he is “thrilled” that council approved Asian Pacific’s plans for the

building, which “fitted in with the community vision of building a better city for Frankston by 2025”. He predicted the building would become “one of the city’s great buildings”. It was “a symbol to all of the rejuvenation and changing face of Frankston” along with the $46 million Frankston Regional Aquatic Health and Wellbeing Centre, the $19 million trade training centre and the $7 million redevelopment of the Frankston Yacht Club. “The city is already being identified as one of Victoria’s investment hotspots and I think the redevelopment of the Peninsula Centre will symbolise the transformation of Frankston,” Cr Cunial said.

Property rights: Seagulls will have to get used to sharing their views from the Peninsula Centre when renovations are finished and its 150 apartments are occupied (below). Pictures: Keith Platt

Making changes: Nick Grant, above, gives the all-clear as he works high up on the Peninsula Centre facade from a suspended platform, while down in the basement site manager John Nousias goes over plans with foreman Paul Matons, centre, and carpenter Beau McLennan.

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Rail life protection: PSOs showing their presence at Frankston railway station are, from left, Mandeep Singh, Christopher Ball and Fitzgerald Richard. Picture: Yanni

Platform opportunity: Flanked by Protective Services Officers, Frankston MP Geoff Shaw stays “on message” as news crews try to steer the story toward allegations of his misuse of a parliamentary vehicle. Picture: Yanni

Station gets guards for protection MP stands on platform but avoids questions By Keith Platt FRANKSTON is the latest railway station to come under the protection of Protective Services Officers (PSOs). The state government plans to have 940 PSOs on stations throughout the state by November 2014, and Frankston has been judged to be “high risk”. The government has allocated $212 million to recruit, train and deploy PSOs at every metropolitan train station and Frankston is the 13th station to get officers.

They will be at Frankston from 6pm until the last train. Before the 2010 election, Hastings MP Neale Burgess said PSOs would be deployed to all stations on the Stony Point line, but no date has yet been given when protection will be deployed to these little-used stations. Dates are yet to fixed for officers at Seaford and Kananook stations, two places at which crimes have been reported. Frankston MP Geoff Shaw on Mon-

day last week said PSOs were trained to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour at railway stations. “The latest deployment of Protective Services Officers will keep Frankston commuters and the public safer,” Mr Shaw said. It was difficult to know whether the PSOs or Mr Shaw was the main drawcard for the media gathered at the station. Since allegations surfaced about the misuse of Mr Shaw’s parliamentary car, he has been reticent to meet anyone from the media, including this newspaper, and an invitation to see and question him at Frankston would have been hard to resist, even though PSOs are already operating at 12 other stations.

Mr Shaw fielded more questions about investigations surrounding his personal companies than PSOs. However, he gave little away, other than suggesting reporters concentrate on building Frankston up rather than bringing it down. If Mr Shaw is forced to quit parliament after the Ombudsman’s report is released, the subsequent by-election could have a dramatic effect on which party holds power in Victoria, now held by the Liberal-National Coalition with a majority of one. The latest poll shows equal suppport for the government and the Labor opposition. “People feel safer knowing that PSOs will be patrolling their railway stations,” Mr Shaw said.

“While on duty, PSOs have the power to take action against antisocial behaviour. They can apprehend, detain, arrest and remove any offenders threatening the safety of other commuters. PSOs undergo on-the-job training under the supervision of Victorian Transit Police. “An important part of their training is also how to appropriately deal with vulnerable groups, and strategies to use when dealing with people in an agitated state or when drink- or drugaffected.” The deployment of PSOs is based on a number of factors such as how busy the train station is and the amount of reported crime and anti-social behaviour. Introduction of PSOs has necessitated upgrading of 66 railway stations.

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Beach works to save cliff at Daveys Bay HEAVY earthmoving machinery is the unusual sight greeting beach walkers at Daveys Bay. Sandbags are being placed against the cliff by the Department of Sustainability and Environment to help prevent erosion.

Similar treatment has also been given to the Portsea front beach where environmentalists have blamed the loss of sand on channel dredging. Frankston Council is repairing the wooden staircase leading to the beach from Gulls Way. Access has

been restricted and works should be finished next month. A council spokeswomen said the cultural significance of the site “has been recognised and a cultural heritage management plan has been completed”.

Just looking: Rye surfer Mark Hill took this underwater shot of two whales just beyond the break at Portsea.

Whales pose for the camera at Portsea THE surf was small but the rewards were great when Mark Hill found himself the centre of attraction for two whales. While surfing at Portsea on a Saturday late last month, Mr Hill was surprised at how close the whales came when he and a friend paddled to the outside of the break. “They were about 30 metres outside of the surf break. The waves were small so that’s maybe why they came in so close,” he said. “I’ve seen more whales than usual

this year, but these were the closest yet,” said Mr Hill, a regular surfer. He was carrying a small waterproof digital video camera, which he held underwater when the whales came close. “I didn’t really know how close they were until I got home and replayed the footage,” he said. “At one stage they came right under my board, which felt a bit scary. “But it was a good experience – one that you don’t get every day.”

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Farewell to the Earth’s first Moonwalker By Peter Skilton THE first man to set foot on the Moon, Neil Armstrong, has died after complications from cardiovascular surgery. He was 82 years old. The Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society was founded in Frankston in July 1969, inspired directly by his historic first manned lunar landing that month. Of the 12 astronauts who walked on the magnificent desolation of the Moon during the Apollo program, four have now left us. The last man on the Moon, Harrison Schmitt, visited Mornington several years ago. However, the first, Armstrong, never visited here although one of our members, Alex Cherney, met him last year at an astrophotography conference in the Canary Islands, and was impressed by how unassumingly humble and passionate he was; a reluctant hero. I believe he even sang happy birthday to Alex. Not long before his 39th birthday, watched by about a fifth of the world’s population, Armstrong descended the ladder of the Lunar Eagle Module to the Moon’s surface on 21 July 1969, Australian time, where he spent about three hours roaming around the Sea of Tranquility with fellow astronaut Buzz Aldrin, taking pictures, collecting samples and performing experiments. Some Australian news reports may quote the date as 20 July from overseas news sources; this being the time in the United States, which is on other side of the international date line. When Armstrong stepped on to the

Astro-hero: Neil Armstrong at the Starmus conference in July 2011 with Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society member Alex Cherney, right. Photo courtesy Alex Cherney

surface he said: “That’s one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind”, with the “a” being all but inaudible. It has always been a subject of speculation as to whether he omitted the “a” by mistake or due to nerves with such a very public speech, but it’s generally believed the reason was technological in nature due to a brief transmission interruption. Armstrong was an aeronautical engineer, US Navy test pilot and Korean combat veteran originally, received numerous decorations, titles and acco-

lades throughout his life, and remained extremely modest and reserved in his dealings with the media throughout, sometimes to the point of being unfairly referred to as a recluse due to his shunning of the limelight and rarely doing interviews. He left the razzamatazz of communicating to the public about the lunar landing to Buzz Aldrin, the second man on the Moon, who has travelled the world widely since. In later years, Armstrong sought enjoyment in farming cattle and corn on his farm near the town of Lebanon in Ohio.

He was considered exceptionally brilliant by fellow astronauts, able to absorb vast amounts of information quickly and calmly, and this no doubt prepared him admirably to become the Commander of the Apollo 11 mission and to land the Eagle safely at Tranquility Base under what proved to be very difficult circumstances during descent. It’s salutary to remember that the computer inside your mobile phone today is many millions of times more powerful than that which landed him on the Moon.

Ground control: Neil Armstrong after his momentous Moon walk, resting in the lunar module before its ascent from the surface. The flag he left behind is now bleached white by the Sun’s UV rays, but the footprints he left behind will remain pristine for eons. Photo courtesy NASA

He is survived by his wife, two sons, a stepson and stepdaughter, 10 grandchildren, and a brother and sister. In the words of Neil Armstrong: “The sights were simply magnificent, beyond any visual experience that I had ever been exposed to.” In an age of seeming absence of true heroes of substance to inspire generations, one has just passed.  Dr Peter Skilton is secretary of Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society. For details about the society’s activities, email welcome@mpas.asn. au or call 0419 253 252.

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Seaside location sure to please BOASTING a protected outlook to the sparkling waters of Port Phillip Bay, this contemporary, three-bedroom townhouse delivers a relaxed holiday lifestyle suitable for year round living. Low-maintenance living promises plenty of time to soak up the spoils of life by the sea or enjoy peace of mind with a townhouse set in a gated development â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the perfect lock-and-leave weekend home. The clever design includes a spacious ground level with open-plan living and dining integrated with a private courtyard. There is a separate study plus powder room and a sleek kitchen has stainless-steel appliances. Upstairs are three bedrooms, including the lovely master bedroom with French doors opening to a Juliet-style balcony and decadent ensuite complete with a raised oval spa bath. Two more bedrooms have built-in robes and share a second bathroom. Quality fittings include new carpets and blinds, gas ducted heating and ceiling fans in all bedrooms.

Address: 4/315 Dromana Parade, SAFETY BEACH Price: $520,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $559,000 Agency: Century 21 Elite Real Estate, 172 Main Street, Mornington, 5975 4999 Agent: Stewart Lardner, 0419 539 072

15 JUBILATION STREET, FRANKSTON SOUTH

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SERENE VALLEY VIEWS Dreamy views over a lush green valley give this classic three-bedroom family home an extra sense of space and an air of tranquillity to enjoy your piece of blue chip Frankston South. Featuring two living areas, main bedroom with ensuite, stainless steel kitchen appliances a sheltered alfresco entertaining area that takes in the outlook and an easily managed garden, this is a home to suit families young and old, those starting out or slowing down. Set in the Frankston High School zone and only a few minutes from Mt Eliza and the heart of Frankston, other features include stone bench tops and a remote double garage. Land size 592sqm (approx).

PRICE GUIDE: $590,000-$650,000 INSPECT: Saturday 3.00-3.30pm CONTACT: John Young 0412 766 804

9708 8667

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MOUNT MARTHA, 5 Village Close

AN ADDRESS WORTHY OF YOUR ATTENTION With direct access to the Balcombe Estuary boardwalk and the beach, shops, cafes, schools and kindergartens all just a short stroll away from this delightful home with downstairs master bedroom with FES, formal lounge boasting feature bay windows and gas log fireplace, modern kitchen & family room with adjoining 2nd living room/rumpus room and out to undercover entertaining terrace. Upstairs is another large bedroom with balcony & FES, 2 more bedrooms & third bathroom. Fully air-conditioned and with GDH

MOUNT MARTHA, 20/13 Craigie Road

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ONLY A FEW DOORS FROM THE WATERS EDGE Set amongst manicured gardens this spacious 2-storey townhouse has 3BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 2 bathrooms plus powder room, large living areas and is situated at the rear of the complex. Meander along the cliff top coastal paths at the end of the street to the Village and the beach.Features include gas log fire, built-in freezer & microwave, washing machine and dryer. Upstairs is a timber deck overlooking parklands and the wrap-around private landscaped garden. Double remote control garage with internal access and security alarm.

Price: $800,000 - $830,000 Contact: Rose Benton 0400 879 966 Inspect: By Appointment

Price: By Negotiation Contact: Honor Baxter 0418 148 468 Inspect: By Appointment

MOUNT MARTHA, Unit 14 / 50-54 Green Island Avenue

MOUNT MARTHA, 153 Osborne Drive

MODERN TOWNHOUSE - CONVENIENT LOCATION This modern townhouse is only 12 months old and is situated in a convenient location, walking distance to shops, schools and transport. The home has the preferred N.W aspect which floods the kitchen/family room with warm Winter sunshine and has sliding glass doors out to the paved courtyard. There are two bedrooms and a large bathroom with a separate toilet, a laundry and a single car garage with internal access. This property will appeal to investors, first home buyers and anyone wishing to downsize.

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Price: $370,000 - $390,000 Contact: Honor Baxter 0418 148 468 Inspect: Saturday 12.00-12.30pm

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BEST PLACE TO LIVE IN MOUNT MARTHA Enter through 100 year old timber farm gates to your Australian homestead. Clonbinane is set on approx.1044sqm amongst the trees with bay glimpses. It is a light filled home that has been recently updated. Gather around the fabulous open fire place and enjoy the fresh new kitchen and timber floors. There are new carpets to bedrooms and hallway. The conservatory is a beautiful space to enjoy a good book or the sunshine. With garden views from most windows this property is very inviting. Price: $695,000 - $735,000 Contact: Rose Benton 0400 879 966 Inspect: Saturday 2.00-2.30pm

MORNINGTON, Unit 6 / 83-87 Prince Street

MORNINGTON, 3/ 7-9 Carol Street

Price: $350,000 - $370,000 Contact: Honor Baxter 0418 148 468 Inspect: Saturday 2.00-2.30pm

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MOUNT MARTHA, 31 Marguerita Avenue

Price: $575,000 - $605,000 Contact: Rose Benton 0400 879 966 Inspect: Saturday 12.00-12.30pm

PRETTY AS A PICTURE This beach-side villa enjoys a delightful garden setting and is walking distance to shops, the beach & transport. In excellent condition throughout, there is a spacious lounge with a feature bay window and floor to ceiling windows look out to both the extensive front gardens and the rear private garden which wraps around the house leaving plenty of room for entertaining. The kitchen/dining has sliding doors to the garden, loads of cupboard space and new appliances. There are 2BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, bathroom/separate toilet, GDH plus air-con.

Price: $560,000 - $590,000 Contact: Rose Benton 0400 879 966 Inspect: Saturday 1.00-1.30pm

MOUNT MARTHA, 10 Glencoe Crescent

GORGEOUS GLENCOE This solidly built beachside residence is set on a quiet street and is minutes from shops, beaches, parkland, golf facilities, schools and public transport. In addition to the cathedral ceilings, the spacious formal lounge has garden vistas from both sides of the room; a double fireplace with a coonara wood heater, contributes to making this light filled lounge a great space to relax. Three bedrooms plus a study/4th bedroom, two separate living areas, two bathrooms a DLUG make up this wonderful family home.

PERFECT POSITION PLUS POTENTIAL This lovely home is positioned on a 735m2 North facing block surrounded by beautiful gardens. The large kitchen/family room, main bathroom and ensuite have been recently renovated plus there is potential to further extend or even the possibility of developing the block to build two homes each with their own street frontage. Other features include: 2 separate living areas with floor to ceiling windows and sliding doors out to the wide front verandah, polished timber floorboards & gas log fire. Close to beach and shops.

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SIMPLY EXCEPTIONAL Tastefully refurbished with no expense spared this elegant villa will satisfy the most discerning buyer. There are two big bedrooms, exquisite bathroom, two toilets, double remote garage and delightfully landscaped courtyard and entertaining area. Set in a quiet street with easy access to Bentons Square and facilities.

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Price: $400,000 - $440,000 Contact: Honor Baxter 0418 148 468 Inspect: Saturday 11.00-11.30am

7A Bay Road, Mount Martha

5974 8688

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CENTURY 21 AGENTS. SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER HOME PORT

CENTURY21HASTINGS.COM.AU SOMERVILLE 21 Forest Drive

CRIB POINT 26 Orotava Street

This three-bedroom plus study 4 home is well suited for the growing 2 family. The home boasts a double 6 garage URL, plus a workshop at the rear of the block. The home has three spacious bedrooms all with B.I.R.’s, master with W.I.R & ensuite. Kitchen adjoins family/ meals room, large study and a large lounge room completes the package. Contact Exclusive Agent.

This light ﬁlled home boasts three bedrooms, master with ensuite & W.I.R. The formal lounge and meals area adjoins the large revamped kitchen that has all the modern appliances. Sliding door leads to the covered deck entertaining area. Outside boasts an 8x5 garage with power, concrete and water tank. All this on approx. 800sqm allotment. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE: $359,000 Negotiable VIEW: Saturday 12.00-12.30pm AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

PRICE: $369,000 Negotiable VIEW: Saturday 1.00-1.30pm AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

TYABB 96 Denham Road

BITTERN

Large home with versatile ﬂoor plan on 4.3 acres of prime land! The home features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 3 separate living areas. Also boasts a double carport, large machinery shed, 2 x separate workshops and 3 well-fenced paddocks. Also including combustion wood ﬁre heater, spa bath, huge rumpus room and loads of storage! Contact Exclusive Agent.

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Entering the circular driveway you will be truly impressed by this unique home set on a half acre allotment. All four bedrooms are generous in size, the master bedroom has an ensuite, W.I.R and nursery. Outside boasts a large in-ground swimming pool, 3 phase workshop with separate ofﬁce area. This allotment has the potential to be a 6 unit site (STCA) Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE: Price on Application VIEW: Saturday 2.00-2.30pm AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

PRICE: $500,000 - $550,000 VIEW: By Appointment AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

BITTERN

HASTINGS

On entering this 4BR home you will be captivated by the spaciousness; both dining and family area looks out onto the covered outdoor entertaining! All bedrooms are large with B.I.R’s, master has W.I.R & full ensuite. The sealed driveway leads to the remote controlled double garage. This home is as new and is still under builders warranty! Contact Exclusive Agent.

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Designed for the growing family, this executive residence is only five years old. Boasting four large bedrooms, master with W.I.R. & ensuite, plush quality carpets, 3 living areas, plus quality fixtures and fittings. Also featuring ducted heating, double garage with rear roller door access, block size approx. 800sqm and still under builders warranty! Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE: Offers Over $455,000 VIEW: By Appointment AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

PRICE: EXPRESS SALE VIEW: By Appointment AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

HASTINGS

BITTERN

This four-bedroom home offers 4 plenty of space, boasting master 3 bedroom with dressing room, 4 and ensuite with corner spa bath. A further 3 bedrooms are upstairs with a separate living area leading out to a huge balcony! Other notable features include ducted heating, air-con, outdoor pergola & four car carport on a large allotment. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE REDUCTION! Development site or an affordable home on a 700sqm (approx.) allotment! The home boasts a recent renovated kitchen, spacious lounge area, 3 generous size bedrooms, all with B.I.R’s. Outside has a decked outdoor area, side verandah under rooﬂine & a large double garage with power and concrete. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE: EXPRESS SALE VIEW: By Appointment AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

PRICE: $290,000 Plus VIEW: By Appointment AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

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Sale Price: $25,000 WIWO Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Sale Price: $135,000 + SAV Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

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Darriwill Farm specialises in unique and exclusive gourmet food, ŐŝŌǁĂƌĞ ĂŶĚ ďŽƵƟƋƵĞ ǁŝŶĞƐ͘ dŚĞ ǁŽƌůĚ͛Ɛ ĮŶĞƐƚ ƉƌŽĚƵĐĞ ĂŶĚ wines are sourced direct from the farm gate, making Darriwill &Ăƌŵ Ă ĨĂǀŽƵƌŝƚĞ ĚĞƐƟŶĂƟŽŶ ĨŽƌ ůŽǀĞƌƐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ďĞƐƚ ƚŚŝŶŐƐ ůŝĨĞ ŽīĞƌƐ͘ dŚŝƐ ŝƐ Ă ƌĂƌĞ ĂŶĚ ƵŶŝƋƵĞ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚǇ ƚŽ ƐĞĐƵƌĞ Ă ƉƌŝŵĞ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ŝŶ the heart of Sorrento.

Sale Price: $180,000 + SAV Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Sale Price: $239,000 + SAV Contact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

For Lease – Mornington

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All the hard work has been done with this niche 100% ĐŽƩŽŶ ƐĐŚŽŽů ƵŶŝĨŽƌŵ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ͘ dŚĞǇ ƐƵƉƉůǇ ƵŶŝĨŽƌŵƐ ƚŽ ĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶ ǁŚŽ ŚĂǀĞ ƐŬŝŶ ĂůůĞƌŐŝĞƐ͘ /ĚĞĂů ĨŽƌ ĂŶ ĞǆŝƐƟŶŐ ƐĐŚŽŽů or children’s wear business or a parent who wants to run their own business from home, very low overheads.

Sale Price: $189,000 + SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Sale Price: $20,000 Contact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

For Sale – Baxter

For Lease – Mornington

For Sale – Langwarrin

Peninsula Therapies Clinic

Bubba’s Pizza

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Cafe With Residence

McLaren Place Shop

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ͻ^ŝǌĞƐ ĨƌŽŵ Ϯ͘ϮϱŵϮ ƚŽ ϯϲŵϮ͕ ŝĚĞĂů ĨŽƌ ƚƌĂĚĞƐŵĂŶ͕ documents & household storage. ͻ^ƚŽƌĂŐĞ ĨŽƌ ĐĂƌƐ͕ ďŽĂƚƐ͕ ĐĂƌĂǀĂŶƐ Θ ĐŽŶƚĂŝŶĞƌƐ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ͻϮϰͬϳ ĂĐĐĞƐƐ ǁŝƚŚ ƐĞĐƵƌŝƚǇ ŐĂƚĞƐ Θ ĐĂŵĞƌĂƐ͕ K ĂĐĐĐĞƐƐ͘ ͻϯϬŵϮ ĂƉƉƌŽǆ͘ ŽĸĐĞ ǁŝƚŚ ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶĞƩĞ ĂůƐŽ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ͻ ŝƐĐŽƵŶƚ ƌĂƚĞƐ ĨŽƌ ůŽŶŐ ƚĞƌŵ Žƌ ƉƌĞƉĂǇŵĞŶƚ

This newly renovated cafe is ideally located 1 km from the new peninsula link exit . This growing business seats approx 25, operates 6 days a week and has takings of $3,500pw. The 3 bedroom residence is included in the total rent of $550 pw. THIS ONE HAS GOT THE LOT!

Approx 100sqm retail space, excellent parking area, bright ŵŽĚĞƌŶ ƐŚŽƉ͕ ŇĞǆŝďůĞ ƚĞƌŵƐ͘ ǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ŶŽǁ͘

Sale Price: $69,000 Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Lease Price: $2,833 PCM+GST+OGS Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Sale Price $140,000 + SAV Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Lease – Mornington

For Sale – Mornington

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Freehold Opportunity

DŽĚĞƌŶ WƌĞƐƟŐĞ KĸĐĞ

This well located, well priced Dromana freehold must sell as owner has moved on to other business interests. Opportunity ƚŽ ǀĂůƵĞ ĂĚĚ ǁŝƚŚ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶ ŽĨ ƚǁŽ ůĞǀĞů ĂƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ ĂďŽǀĞ͘ (S.T.C.A) Securely tenanted on long lease, this is a great opportunity not to be missed.

dŚŝƐ ƉĞƌĨĞĐƚůǇ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶĞĚ ŽĸĐĞ ƐƉĂĐĞ ĚŝƌĞĐƚůǇ ŽƉƉŽƐŝƚĞ ĞŶƚƌŽ Shopping Centre is smack in the middle of the Mornington retail ƉƌĞĐŝŶĐƚ͘ dŚĞ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚ ƚĞŶĂŶƚƐ ĂƌĞ ƌĞůŽĐĂƟŶŐ ƚŽ DĂŝŶ ^ƚ͘ ĂŶĚ ŚĂǀĞ ĮƩĞĚ ƚŚŝƐ ϵϱƐƋŵ ĮƌƐƚ ŇŽŽƌ ƐƉĂĐĞ ŝŶƚŽ ϲ ŐůĂƐƐ ƉĂƌƟƟŽŶĞĚ ŽĸĐĞƐ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ďŽĂƌĚ ƌŽŽŵ ĂŶĚ ƌĞĐĞƉƟŽŶ͘ &ŝƚ ŽƵƚ ŽƉƟŽŶĂů

ϮϯϬƐƋŵ ŽĨ ŐƌŽƵŶĚ ŇŽŽƌ ƐƉĂĐĞ ŝŶĐŽƌƉŽƌĂƟŶŐ ϱ ůĂƌŐĞ ŽĸĐĞƐ ĂŶĚ approx 100 sqm of Warehouse space, upstairs mezzanine, Roller door, main road exposure, 3 car parks.

Sale Price: $300,000 Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

>ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϮϳϱϬƉĐŵ н '^d н K'^ Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

>ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϮϮϳϯ ƉĐŵ н '^d н K'^ Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Chocolate Heaven dŚĞ /ĐŽŶŝĐ ŚŽĐŽůĂƚĞ <ĞƩůĞ ŚĂƐ Ăůů ƚŚĞ ĞůĞŵĞŶƚƐ ŽĨ Ă ŐƌĞĂƚ business. Excellent lease terms, cheap rent , easily run and ƉƌŽĮƚĂďůĞ͘ dŚŝƐ ůŽŶŐ ƐƚĂŶĚŝŶŐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŚĂƐ ĞŶũŽǇĞĚ ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ƌĞŐƵůĂƌ ĐůŝĞŶƚĞůĞ ĨŽƌ ŽǀĞƌ ϯϬ ǇĞĂƌƐ ǁŝƚŚ ǀĞƌǇ ůŝŵŝƚĞĚ ŽƉƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ͘ /ŶƐƉĞĐƟŽŶ Ă ŵƵƐƚ͘

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

jo@kevinwrightre.com.au

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Fit-out cost only

Cafe excellence

SUITABLE for a variety of businesses, this two-storey site has a great position along Ocean Beach Road and is a golden opportunity to establish a seachange business in Sorrento. Trading as a day spa, the building has had a partial fit-out and is priced accordingly. Make your move and secure this prime site in time for the summer season.

ONE of Mount Marthaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier businesses, this popular cafe is fully licensed and trades seven days from 7.30am to 4pm. The liquor licence extends to 9pm so there is potential to add dinners to the menu. The cafe shows strong takings of about $11,000 a week and coffee sales average 25 kilograms a week. Excellent lease terms and conditions are available and fully trained staff are prepared to stay on. Cafe, MOUNT MARTHA Price: Offers over $300,000 Agency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 2255 Agent: Tanya Scagliarini, 0438 289 859

Office/retail space, SORRENTO Price: $39,950 (partial fit-out only) Agency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 2255 Agent: Russell Murphy, 0407 839 184

Bargain price

Standing tall

THIS long-established business has seating for 80 patrons and serves a selection of light meals and sandwiches. The building has a full commercial kitchen and new owners could benefit from the increased trade with a major construction site starting directly opposite. An application for a liquor licence is pending

Cafe, FRANKSTON Price: Offers over $22,000 Agency: Abel Commercial Real Estate, 8/395 Nepean Highway, Frankston 9770 1033 Agent: Rob Serroni, 0404 890 012

A SUBSTANTIAL offering, this office building is one of the most prominent in central Frankston. Located opposite the Bayside Entertainment Centre, neighbours include most major banks, and tenants include Australia Post, retail stores, financial planners and government departments, which ensures a high volume of passing foot traffic. Office building, FRANKSTON For sale by expression of interest Agency: Commercial Property Services, Suite 1, 3rd floor, 54-58 Wells Street, Franskton 9781 2211 Agent: Rogan Ward, 0418 343 939

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www.abelrealestate.com.au commercial@abelrealestate.com.au MUSIC STORE Vibrant, successful store in busy Frankston location. Turnover averages over $8000 per week with KLJK QHW SURĂ&#x20AC;W &XUUHQWO\ XQGHU management as owner is inter-state. Scope to grow by adding music lessons. Unique opportunity for the musically minded

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MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT AND GALLERY. Licensed cafe/ restaurant featuring Italian artwork & design. Alfresco courtyard, rear Japanese garden and on-site car-parking. Operates 5 days & 3 nights only. Takings average $7000+ p/w. Suit family or SDUWQHUVKLS 1HW SURĂ&#x20AC;W SD

CONVENIENCE STORE Milk bar in prime corner position on busy main road. Takings average $7000 per week. This is a well-established business with no food preparation involved. Scope to increase takings with introduction of takeaway lines. Sale includes three-bedroom residence.

$125,000 plus stock

Price On Application

$127,000 plus stock

HAIRDRESSING BARGAIN Stunning presentation, only 3 years old and taking $3000 per week with huge scope to increase. Work includes waxing and body piercing. No opposition in this prime shopping centre next to Coles and medical clinic. Good rent and lease

TAKEAWAY CHICKEN & PIZZA FRANKSTON. Good opportunity to purchase a well-established business in busy location. Well-equipped and with an annual turnover of approximately $235,000. Long lease available, business trades seven days.

LICENSED CAFE FRANKSTON. Bargain priced business with seating for 80 customers in and out. Serving mainly light meals and sandwiches. Premises has full commercial kitchen. Major construction site starting opposite shortly.

ONLY $36,000

Asking $120,000 plus stock

ONLY $27,000 plus stock

RETAIL GAMES & PUZZLES BARGAIN Well-established business located in busy shopping centre. Exclusive merchandise in jigsaws, games, puzzles, models and gifts. Sales average $12000 per week. Would suit husband and wife team. Currently run under management

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY 7UDGHV Ă&#x20AC;YH GD\V RQO\ /DUJH modern shop with quality equipment including cool-room. Onsite car parking for staff and customers. Suitable for commercial kitchen catering and associated businesses.

GARDEN MAINTENANCE Long-established business, suitable for the outdoor person. 80 regular clients with huge scope to increase. Mainly S.E suburbs, Frankston & Mt Eliza. Includes custom made trailer, 2 Honda mowers & Cox ride-on mower. Taking approx $1,200 per week.

$40,000 plus stock

Quick Sale Wanted NOW only $19,000

SOLD

BARGAIN $32,000

LICENSED CAFE / DELI ROSEBUD. Prime location opposite beach with huge potential to develop as a major restaurant. Features indoor & outdoor seating, two separate kitchens + 1BR residence. Includes sales of locally produced food & wine. Rare opportunity in this location.

PODIATRIST MORNINGTON PENINSULA Established business, large client base. Income from podiatry fees approx.$225,000pa with net SURĂ&#x20AC;W DSSUR[ SD ,QFOXGHV reception area, kitchen + 3 WUHDWPHQW URRPV 6XLW TXDOLĂ&#x20AC;HG person wanting to own and operate their own clinic.

LICENSED CAFE / TAKEAWAY Only 4 years old this business has main road frontage and a superb Ă&#x20AC;W RXW ,QFOXGHV IXOO FRPPHUFLDO kitchen, walk-in coolroom and juice bar. Seats 50 customers in & out and serves mainly breakfasts and lunches with 8kg of coffee per week. Potential for dinner trade

$79,000 plus stock

$135,000

$120,000

CAFE 02817 (/,=$ 7UDGLQJ Ă&#x20AC;YH GD\V only - closed Sunday & Monday this business has a superb as-new presentation. Takings are $9000 per week with 15kg of coffee sales and low rent. Ideal husband and wife business in this desirable village location

CAFE 526(%8' 0DJQLĂ&#x20AC;FHQW Ă&#x20AC;W RXW WR this 3 year old business that takes approx. $8000 per week and 13kg of coffee per week. Located in busy shopping centre opposite bus stop and taxi rank. Seating for 50 in & out. Nominated for Best Peninsula Business Award

LADIES FITNESS CENTRE Fully equipped and well-established business in prime location. Turnover $20,000 per month. Rare opportunity to be involved in a growth industry. A long lease is available. Trading 51/2 days per week

$250,000

$159,000 NEG.

Price On Application

BUSINESS & FREEHOLD FOR SALE ROASTS,CARVERY & CATERING This long established (18 years) and well known business, located on busy main road, has all quality equipment in as new condition. Attractive rent and long lease available

RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY LICENSED PIZZA & PASTA Outstanding business taking SZ ZLWK YHU\ KLJK SURĂ&#x20AC;W Seating 50 in & 20 in alfresco area. Fit-out features quality commercial kitchen and P & E. Top location facing shopping centre car-park. Suit family or partnership.

CARPET OVERLOCKING AND RUG MAKING 8QLTXH KLJKO\ SURĂ&#x20AC;WDEOH EXVLQHVV established for 11 years. Ideal for husband & wife, trades 5 days pw. Supplies 17 local carpet retailers plus public. Generating income of approx. $120,000pa. Easy too operate, all training & equipment provided. Includes Toyota Van.

FREEHOLD: 152sqm, $495,000 BUSINESS: $349,000 + stock HIGH VISIBILITY - HASTINGS Â&#x201E; 47m frontage to FrankstonFlinders Road, Â&#x201E; 2 warehouses totalling 900sqm Â&#x201E;Site area approx. 1760sqm Â&#x201E;Industrial zoning Â&#x201E;Occupy or invest

$950,000 plus

$349,000 plus stock FACTORY FOR LEASE MORNINGTON Â&#x201E; Busy Mornington Tyabb Rd area Â&#x201E; Approx 298sqm Â&#x201E;4 car spaces Â&#x201E;Electric container height roller shutter door

$660 per week + GST + OGS

$120,000 SHOP FOR LEASE Â&#x201E; Brick shop of approx. 74sqm Â&#x201E; Opposite Frankston T.A.F.E college Â&#x201E;Gas hot water system Â&#x201E;Iron security screen to front Â&#x201E;Long lease available Â&#x201E;Great opportunity for takeaway franchise, Subway etc.

$450pw + GST + OGS

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Delivers the goods

Just need the quartet

THIS is a territory-based business delivering milk, bread, meat, fruit and vegetables. You have your own exclusive territory with deliveries six nights and three afternoons a week. Customers order online via the franchisorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national website and goods are collected from a depot in Moorabbin. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a simple operation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; customers pay the franchisor and the franchisor pays the franchisee. The price includes a Mitsubishi Express van with gas refrigeration and racks.

LOCATED in a busy retail area, this wellpresented barber shop has two cutting stations. It is a one-person operation showing good profits and is very easy to operate with hours to suit and trading from Monday to Saturday. For anyone interested in taking the next step and starting their own business, this is a must-see.

Distribution franchise Price: $130,000 each Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Barber shop, ROSEBUD Price: $51,500 + SAV 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 LICENSED COFFEE LOUNGE

COFFEE LOUNGE

BEAUTY,SPA & SAUNA

9HQGRU QHHGV XUJHQW VDOH Lovely premises outside Bayside S/C, good seating capacity, commercial kitchen, has toilets. Opens 5 Â˝ days. New lease offered.

Selling at equipment value only. This cafe has seating inside for 10, outside for 6 and rear courtyard seating for 8. Positioned in the heart of retail/commercial area, trading 5 days. Fully managed

$28,000 + sav

$32,000 + sav

Award winning business with membership programme. Able to sub-let beauty rooms, trade Wed to Sat, also have range of products for beauty and bodycare.

NOW $49,000

LANDSCAPING

LAUNDRETTE

Selling healthy options e.g. sushi, salads, pasta, noodles, coffee etc. Busy food court kiosk, opens 7 days 9am-5pm, cheap rent. Can EH IXOO\ PDQDJHG &RQÂżGHQWLDOLW\ applies.

Based from South Melbourne to SE suburbs, residential, Body Corps, Real Estate agents. Also does maintenance and general clean ups. Est 2003. Work hours to suit yourself.

7 washers, 6 dryers, coin machine, soap machine. Est 40 years, cheap rent, good equipment. Rear storage. $3 per wash, 8 min drying time.

NOW $55,000 + sav

$55,000

TAKEAWAY

GIFTS, HOMEWARES & JEWELLERY

LADIES GYM

DISCOUNT VARIETY STORE

GENERAL STORE / MILKBAR

RESTAURANT/BAR/CAFE

Pleasure to run this fully managed, lovely shop in a busy retail & commerical location. Only 5 days a week with short hours. Full assistance will be given with changeover.

Can transfer to unisex if desired.

Great location with plenty of

1am licence, directly opposite beach with front garden setting. There is seating for 60 inside & 30 outside. Fully renovated, commercial kitchen, scope for breakfast/lunch trade. *RRG FDVK Ă&#x20AC;RZ

$75,000 + sav

Equipment in good condition,

parking available. Large display

modern, opens 5 Â˝ days.

areas, only 5 Â˝ days, huge

Large shop with double storey 3 bdm premises attached. High density residential area provides captured market. Small amount

147 clients.

variety of stock.

of takeaways. Est 20+ years.

$75,000

$75,000 + sav

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$90,000

$79,000 + sav

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$55,000 HAIR SALON

Hair only, stylish, well presented. 6 VWDWLRQV EDVLQV 4XDOLW\ Âż[WXUHV ÂżWWLQJV ZDVKHU GU\HU UHDU URRP Good location, easy parking. Large regular/repeat customer base.

$108,000 + sav

LICENSED RESTAURANT

HOME DELIVERY SERVICE

&KLFNHQV EXUJHUV ÂżVK FKLSV etc. Located in busy food court of large S/C with planty of seating DYDLODEOH 5HFHQWO\ UHÂżWWHG 9HQGRU willing to stay on for a while if wanted.

Good exposure on Nepean Hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;way Frankston. Large commercial kitchen, seats 120, On Premises licence. Opening 6 days from 5.30pm. Currently Indian cuisine can be changed.

Milk, bread, meat, fruit & veg etc, deliver 6 nights & 3 afternoons a week. Depot is Moorabbin, exclusive territory, 4 hours to deliver, established customer base. Refrigerated van inc.

$120,000 + sav

TINT A CAR

PHOTOS & FRAMES

ADULT SHOP

Franchise business est 20 yrs,

per month.

All manner of photography requirements, custom framing, restoration. Prime Main St location, well known, good equipment. Training will be given, vendor wishes to retire. Good SURÂżWV

Well est 40 yrs in prime area. Comprehensive website with good online trading from local, national & international shoppers. Shop trades 7 days from 11am/12pm to early mornings.

Pawnbroker. Large shop in great location very well stocked, all included in price. Selling at VWRFN ÂżWWLQJV YDOXH RQO\ GXH WR personal circumstances. BARGAIN BUY!!

$150,000 + sav

$167,500 + sav

$180,000 + sav

$185,000

$190,000 + sav

$200,000 + sav

GENERAL STORE

ROOFING

TREE LOPPING SERVICE

STREET SWEEPING

COMMERCIAL CLEANING

REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT

Area covers South East suburbs, 15 sub-contractors. Clients include medical centres, childcare centres, body corporates etc. Easy to manage.

Set daily run from Dandenong to northern suburbs, food industry. Work 5 days, hours to suit. 2009 Hino refrigerated truck in excellent condition, serviced UHJXODUO\ ([FHOOHQW :% SURÂżWV

$325,000

$355,000

TAKEAWAY

CAFE / TAKEAWAY Long established in the heart of Frankstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retail & commercial district. Trades Mon-Fri 7am to 3pm. Ideal if you are looking for a short working week.

$110,000 + sav

trading 6 days. Averages about 54 cars from car yards and 25 from retail cars, about 4 rolls

9HU\ EXV\ ZHOO NQRZQ VWRUH LQ 6RXWK ,QVWDOODWLRQ RI PHWDO URRÂżQJ Gippsland, only one in the area. commercial and domestic. Trades 7 days, T/O $12,000+ pw. 2 Forward orders in place, vendor large coolrooms, 4 bdm accomm, willing to stay on for 6 months. storage & garage, function/dining URRP 9HQGRUV UHWLULQJ &RQÂżGHQWLDOLW\ DSSOLHV

TAKEAWAY

run with 2 staff.

$130,000 + sav

$130,000 SECONDHAND DEALER

$315,000 + sav

$315,000

$320,000 + sav

TRAILER MANUFACTURE

MANUFACTURING

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

$149,000 + sav

RAILWAY KIOSK

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

Selling takeaways, snacks etc and

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Myki. Simple to run, cheap rent,

AND MECHANICAL WORKSHOP. Est 12 years, T/O increasing yearly. Bookings in advance for 1 Well known to industry, Â˝ weeks, mainly Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ton Peninsula. construction & councils. Operates Operates from home 4 days a & maintains own machinery, also week, willing to train. Purpose others. Well equipped workshop, built arborist truck included. all P & E included.

$299,000 + sav

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

Well equipped shop with commercial Great location opposite station, kitchen, seats 4 in & 8 out. Est 30 selling chicken & pizza with years in industrial estate, trades deliveries. Opens daily from Mon-Fri 6.30am to 3pm. Large base 11.30am. Well presented shop with good equipment. Est 8 years. of regular cash customers. Easy to

in corner location on busy main road. Only 4 years old, all top of the range

captured commuter market & little

equipment. Seats 40 inside, fully air-

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cond, ample storage, good kitchen. Trades 5 days 6am-3pm.

BUSINESS & FREEHOLD

BOARDING KENNELS

IMPORTER & WHOLESALER

Primary products inc all types Custom made switchboards, general Huge variety of company/ sporting of trailers, repairs also done. sheetmetal fabricating. Two weeks promotional products for schools & &RQVLVWHQW 7 2 ÂżJXUHV ZHOO NQRZQ training to operate machinery. New clubs, inc national football leagues. quality products. Many repeat lease offered for large showroom In-house art dept, in-house printing customers. Operates from vendorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DQG VW Ă&#x20AC;RRU RIÂżFHV &RQÂżGHQWLDOLW\ & kiln, multitude of forward orders. acreage, needs to be relocated. Est applies. NE Up to date software & equipment. 17 yrs.

Fishing tackle & bait etc, boat storage, on waterway. 3 bedroom, %9 KRPH RQ DSSUR[ Ă˛ DFUH and brick shop on main street. Business:$150,000 Freehold: $800,000

AND CATTERY. Freehold & leasehold. 6 YO fully indoor complex with cooling, heating. 3500sqm exercise areas, fully automated irrigation. Home with IG pool, entertainment area, shed. Comprehensive management software & database.

UK, Germany, Italy, China, in-demand product range & opportunity for future growth. Aust distribution rights. Silicon sealant, ceramic/tiling products. Large PRGHUQ ZDUHKRXVH RIÂżFH

$600,000 + sav

$950,000 + sav

$2.5 million + sav

$4.25 million + sav

$390,000 + sav

$750,000 + sav

Tony Latessa: 0412 525 151

No. 1 REIV Accredited Business Agent in Victoria 27 years selling experience based on honesty and reliability REIV Business Brokers Committee Member

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Sanctuary plan for hot springs PENINSULA Hot Springs has received $100,000 from the federal government to develop a bird sanctuary and wetlands. The project will be close to accommodation for up to 130 people in lodges and a guest house planned for the 17-hectare site in Springs Lane, Rye. Moonah trees are already being replanted around the proposed Cups Bird Sanctuary and Wetlands. The money being given to the hot springs comes from the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s T-Qual (Tourism Quality) grant program. Hot springs director Richard Davidson said the project was a

Environmental outlook: Richard and Charles Davidson on part of the Peninsula Hot Springs property earmarked for a bird sanctuary, wetlands and lodges.

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Property rights: Seagulls will have to get used to sharing their views from the Peninsula Centre when renovations are finished and its 150 apartments are occupied (below). Pictures: Keith Platt

Seal of approval: Frankston mayor Cr Brian Cunial sees the revamped Peninsula Centre as being a key to the city’s future.

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Searoad’s 25-year ferry tale THE Queenscliff to Sorrento ferry service is celebrating 25 years of operation with a weekend of festivities on 15 and 16 September. Searoad Ferries CEO Matt McDonald said the anniversary was a significant milestone for the iconic service, which had carried more than 10 million people across Port Phillip. He said the weekend’s celebrations on board the ferries would include “live music, family fun activities, and regional food and wine”. “Relax with the Peninsula Hot Springs bathing tubs and massage tent on the top deck, golf with a pro, meet Thomas the Tank Engine, and find face painters and a roving magician as you travel between Sorrento and Queenscliff,” he said. “Disembark and enjoy the village of Queenscliff and then travel back for more fun. All activities are included in the ferry ticket price. Saturday night fireworks can be viewed from the ferry terminal in Sorrento at 7pm.” Mr McDonald said that over 25 years, the ferry service had covered more than one million kilometres – equivalent to 25 trips around the world – and provided a vital link between the Mornington and Bellarine peninsulas. When MV Peninsula Princess made its first voyage from Queenscliff to Sorrento, it was the realisation of a vision that had been held for 30 years. In the beginning, the ferry operated simply as a transport service, carrying

just a few thousand visitors and vehicles each year. But reports of the spectacular journey soon boosted the ferry’s popularity. As numbers grew, the 60-metre, all-weather MV Queenscliff was introduced in 1994, carrying up to 700 passengers and 70 vehicles. In order to double capacity and enable hourly departures from both

ports, MV Sorrento was introduced in 2000. In 2011, the 17-year-old Queenscliff underwent a multi-million dollar renovation and is now a worldclass ferry, Mr McDonald said. Today, the two ferries make more than 8000 sailings a year, carry more than 700,000 passengers and 200,000 vehicles, making it Australia’s busiest car and passenger ferry service.

“Searoad Ferries employs more than 90 full-time and part-time staff and generates about $130 million in revenue for the local economy,” Mr McDonald said. “The service is integral in linking the Great Ocean Road, the Bellarine and Mornington peninsulas and Phillip Island, providing a unique, continuous coastal tourism experience

in a journey that has become one of Victoria’s most popular touring routes.” Book online to save. One-way foot passengers: adult $9, concession $8, family pass (two adults and three children) $30. For more information and activity schedule, visit www.searoad.com.au

In the beginning: Two views of the original car ferry, MV Peninsula Princess. Above, leaving Queenscliff for Sorrento and, right, foot passengers and cars embarking at Queenscliff.

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Brutal murder at Mt Martha never solved By Isabel Cassidy HOMICIDE detectives who investigated the murder of 14-year-old Shirley May Collins, whose battered body was found in September 1953 at Mt Martha, described the murder as “one of the most vicious and sadistic in the history of Victoria”. The investigation was said to be one of the biggest and most intensive manhunts in the history of Australian crime. Shirley Collins was described as a young, shy, smiling and innocent girl. Her father had died and her mother remarried and moved to Queensland. She was one of four foster children living with her foster parents, Mr and Mrs A E Collins. Shirley left her Reservoir home at 7.15pm on Saturday 12 September to go to a teenagers’ party in Richmond and had promised her foster mother she would return home early. The party was at the home of a young workmate; guests were mostly teenage members of Coles staff where Shirley worked. Ron Holmes, 21, of Chelsea, had arranged to meet her at Richmond station at 8pm. Holmes waited for nearly an hour and then went to the party alone. Mrs Collins sensed something was wrong when her daughter did not return home by midnight. Early Sunday morning, Mrs Collins took her worries to a policeman who lived nearby. The constable dismissed the mother’s fears, saying Shirley must have missed the last train and was probably sleeping at a girlfriend’s place and would be home in the morning. But eight hours later he referred Mrs Collins to the CIB. Police received information that a girl answering Shirley’s description, and who they were almost certain was Shirley, was seen getting into a car near Regent CHK station only a few minutes before she was to have boarded a bus to take her to the city. Police believed the girl accepted a lift, expecting to be taken to her destination at Richmond, but instead was driven to Mt Martha. A large squad of CIB defectives and police worked 24 hour days in an endeavour to locate the murder scene. They searched the Mt Martha and Dromana areas, questioning people who may have been able to provide clues. At least five people saw Shirley body without realising she was dead; they presumed it was a girl sunbaking. People told police they had seen Shirley and a well-spoken young man in Mornington on Saturday and Sunday nights. She was seen with the man at a hotel on Saturday night. Mr Allan Downs, the licensee of Mornington’s Grand Hotel, recognised Shirley’s photo as soon as it was shown to him by the police. Downs told police, “Shirley walked into the hotel lounge with a man about 26 to 30 soon after 8.30pm. I noticed them particularly because the lounge was empty, which is unusual on a Saturday night. I asked them if they were bona fide travellers and they said ‘Yes’ and sat down at a table a few feet from us. “They had one glass of beer each; then they got up and left at about 8.50pm. This drew my attention because it is unusual for anyone to have just one glass of beer on a Saturday night. Although I did not notice the pair laughing or joking, they seemed quite friendly. “As the girl left the lounge, she turned her head and smiled and said ‘Goodnight. Thank you very much’. The girl could have passed for an adult

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Last smile: One of the final photos taken of Shirley Collins. for her hair was done differently to the photo, but I feel sure it was her.” Shirley Collins was then seen at a cafe in Mornington on the Sunday night. An employee of the cafe, Mrs Larkins, recognised a photograph of Shirley. She said, “The girl was with a youth aged about 18, with a long, pointed nose, brushed back hair, and of medium build”. In the early morning of Monday 14 September, the body of Shirley Collins was discovered at Mt Martha by Lionel Liardit.

Police believed the three broken beer bottles found near her battered body were the cause of her death. She had been the victim of a brutal attack. A bottle, heavy with beer, had been smashed on her head and knocked her unconscious. Two other bottles, tops still firmly clamped, had been shattered against the back of her head. The pretty face of Shirley Collins had been completely destroyed by blocks of cement. Her nose, jaw, cheekbones and forehead were broken.

Evidence at the murder scene indicated the man who killed her was shrewd and dangerous, and had given police few clues to his identity. The 73-year-old man told police that his fox terrier, Bombo, had drawn his attention to the body. “I was walking along Marine Drive to pick up my mail,” he said. “Bombo was chasing rabbits and wallabies then ran into the grounds of the house and came back barking and tugging the cuff of my trousers. I wasn’t in any hurry and Bombo’s a pretty intelligent dog so I went to see what was worrying him. I saw the body.” Liardit was shaken by the horror of his discovery. Later medical examination showed Shirley had been dead for 10 to 12 hours.

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Her clothes had been ripped from her body and thrown in trees and scrub. A stocking, still fastened to a suspender belt, was found on a tree stump. Evidence at the murder scene indicated the man who killed her was shrewd and dangerous, and had given police few clues to his identity. Detectives ruled out the theory that Shirley had been abducted and taken to Mornington Peninsula by force. They believed the car used was stolen and later abandoned. Days later, a shoe was found suspended about 1.5 metres off the ground on the branch of a tree about 10 metres from the scene of the mur-

der. Inspector F Hobley, Chief of the Scientific Bureau, found the missing shoe by chance. He brushed aside a bush to get past, and the shoe fell to the ground. Officers involved in the investigation were puzzled to explain why dozens of police and civilians who searched the murder scene on previous days did not find the shoe. They thought the shoe may have been brought back to the murder scene. Police were anxious to interview a young man over the brutal slaying of Shirley Collins. Inspector Donnelly, who was in charge of the investigations, said, “The man may be able to assist us greatly”. Police believed the man and a young girl called at Mr Hubbard’s store in Tyabb about 9.30pm on the night of Shirley’s death. They were seen travelling in a dark coloured sedan perhaps a 1940 model Vauxhall. Inspector Donnelly said, “At about 11.45 on the same night, a light coloured sedan of Vauxhall, Vanguard or Holden size with a chrome radiator and fittings was seen parked at the side of the roadway in Marine Drive, near Safety Beach, about a quarter of a mile from where Shirley’s body was found”. Police believed a man and a woman had been in the car for some time. “There is little doubt that this couple saw something that would be of great assistance to the investigators,” Inspector Donnelly said. He urged any person knowing the identity of the couple to come forward. A radio broadcast of the possible events leading to Shirley Collins death was the first made in Victorian crime history and was similar to one broadcast in Sydney in 1952. “We are hoping that the radio dramatisation will yield just one small point that will enable us to unravel the mystery,” Inspector Donnelly said. “I am still certain that someone in Melbourne can supply the missing link. We have questioned so many criminals, perverts and suspects that our field will narrow quickly as soon as we get the link.” Australia-wide interest was focused on the inquest into the murder of Shirley Collins, conducted by Coroner J R Burke after a 14-month search for her killer. On Wednesday 20 October 1954, 14 witnesses gave evidence at the Melbourne Coroner’s Court. A young married woman, who arrived under police escort with her head covered by a hood, gave evidence at the inquest. Mr Burke ordered that the woman’s name should not be published and that she be referred to as “Mrs X”. The woman, a “New Australian”, said she saw Shirley Collins talking to a man aged between 40 and 45 in a car at Richmond on the night she was killed. She had identified the girl from pictures in newspapers and other photographs. After the 14 witnesses had given evidence, Mr Burke found that the girl was murdered by an unknown person and had a terrifying experience. “She was an innocent victim of a murderer;, her body was shockingly mutilated. How she was lured to the scene remains a mystery. It is regrettable that efforts by the police to trace the fiend responsible for his revolting crime have so far not met with success,” Mr Burke said. Inspector Donnelly, who assisted the coroner, said later that the case was not closed and investigations had been carried out even in the past 24 hours. Another police interview was conducted in Bairnsdale on Saturday 6

November when Detective Sergeant F Adam and Detective Kevin McMahon of Russell Street Homicide Squad interviewed a middle-aged man who had lived at East Melbourne near where Shirley Collins was last seen alive, but had left the area about the time of her death. The detectives returned to Melbourne and stated it had not taken them any closer to solving the case. A year later, a 37-year-old man “confessed” to police that he had murdered Shirley at Mt Martha. The man told police he knew Shirley for at least two years before she died. He was a close friend of Shirley’s mother. He insisted several times that on the night of 12 September, he drove Shirley to Mt Martha and killed her because they had argued throughout that night. Detectives questioned him for three and a half hours but after he failed to reconstruct his movements and draw diagrams of the area where Shirley’s body was found, they released him. Inspector Donnelly, who led the interrogation, said, “The man was the first who had confessed to having killed Shirley, but this is the first time anyone has tried hard to convince us that he was the killer”. Inspector Donnelly said he and Senior Detective Noel Wilby, of the homicide squad, were convinced the man was innocent. “Although it was nearly a year since Shirley was killed, there is no reason to suppose that the murderer will not be found. We are still quite hopeful.” The murder of Shirley May Collins was Victoria’s most publicised and most baffling crime of the era. Hundreds of people watched in sorrow as Shirley was buried at Preston Cemetery on 18 September 1953. The funeral service was conducted by Reverend J Sharman who said, “The man who killed her will be ultimately brought to judgement for his crime against society”. Police teams interviewed more than 4000 people without finding a vital clue to identify the murderer. At times they had strong suspects, but none of them proved to be the killer. Newspapers headlined the story for months and the murder is still unsolved to this day.  Isabel Cassidy wrote this story from original sources while on work experience with MP News Group.

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Performance THE Australian music scene was at its best in the 1970s. We were hit with the blues bug and the birth of Australian rock. Our radios were blasting out Lobby Loyde and the Coloured Balls, Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs, Spectrum, La De Das, Blackfeather, Madder Lake, The Angels, Chain, Cold Chisel and many more. I was at the first Sunbury Festival and saw Band of Light, JOK, Billy Thorpe, Michael Turner in Session and Country Radio. By the mid-1970s, I was working with Jimmy Barnes, Redhouse, Stars, Blue Echoes, AC/DC, Kevin Borich Express, Bootleg Family Band, Avalanche, Finch and other artists. I recall Mushrooms Records insuring Jimmy Barnes for $1 million when he insisted on doing his own stunts on the clip of his first solo single No Second Prize and the Coloured Balls’ debut single Liberate Rock was the first time in Australia a record company, Havoc Records, advertised the release of a single with a radio commercial. There was the first performance of new Redhouse lead singer Graham Matters who had previously performed in A Chorus Line and The Rocky Horror Show and Beeb Birtles discovered a band in Adelaide called The Stars, dubbed rock ’n’ roll cowboys. To celebrate 1970s Australian music, Warner Music has released a double compilation CD – Boogie! Australian Blues, R&B and Heavy Rock from the ’70s featuring some of the biggest songs including Black and Blue by Chain, Guitar Band by Stevie Wright, Bad Boy for Love by Rose Tattoo, Boogie Part One by Carson, Too Pooped to Pop by La De Das, Flash by Coloured Balls, Most People I Know Think That I’m Crazy by Billy Thorpe, Boppin’ the Blues by Blackfeather, and The Destiny Song by Band of Light. Other performers include Masters Apprentices, Cold Chisel, Buster Brown, Buffalo, Kahvas Jute, Wendy Saddington, Spectrum, Matt Taylor, Skyhooks and The Sports. Skyhooks has its remastered version of Saturday Night, Daddy Cool

perform Hi Honey Ho (live Sunbury 1974) and Chain a 2010 remastered version of Gertrude Street Blues. The album of 44 tracks will be the first release for the better part of a decade from the iconic Festival label, which is celebrating its 60th birthday. And speaking of anniversaries, the Sunbury Festival, which featured many of the acts on the compilation, turns 40 this year. Boogie! is a rare piece of Australian rock history and Warner Music has given us some copies to give away. To be in the draw, send your entry to Boogie! CD, MP News, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915. www.warnermusic.com.au *** I FIND children’s books fascinating and a great read. Author Alison Reynolds and illustrator Heath McKenzie have put together A Year with Marmalade, a story about friendship, losing old friends and making new ones. When Maddy’s family relocate for a year, she must leave behind her cat,

Marmalade, and her best friend Ella. The story of the growing friendship between Marmalade and Ella is set against a backdrop of the changing seasons. Alison keeps the language simple and the look on Marmalade’s face when he discovers the cat “door” in the fence put a smile on my face and made me laugh. The young ones will love it, too! A Year with Marmalade (Five Mile Press) by Alison Reynolds and Heath McKenzie, $14.95. www.alisonreynolds.com.au *** SIX-time Grammy Award winner and founding member of The Eagles, Glenn Frey will visit Australia in October to promote his sixth solo album After Hours (Universal) and announce his 2013 tour dates. Frey has taken a new direction with the album and spent more than two years on the project. It is a collection of swing songs including 1940s classics such as Sentimental Reasons

The sexual assault charges from Sweden appears weak at best; didn’t they drop it for lack of evidence? Thus a seemingly devious plan with our concurrence (and Britain’s) to get him. It’s one thing to rely on our friends from the USA, but it grates that we simply appear to obey their wishes. *** ANOTHER winter, another cold virus over, thank God, or whoever. Three strikes and you’re out? I’m a Labor voter, I barrack for Collingwood (maybe 2013?) and strike three is when you’re closing in on the century or you notice the famous people who have kicked it are younger than you. Will there be a register of bad deeds? No doubt I have them, but time allows vague memories to drift into fantasy, like the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre – 2020? For years I had a dream of murdering the female next door and she disappeared. Rosemary Carter? Who up or down there have I offended? The Devil is in the detail! Join the Seventh Day Adventist Church? Don’t they come back in another life; maybe they’ll forget to erase my memory? A genius at six and amazingly successful with the opposite sex, unless? No, surely not return as a female. Am I going crackers? Yes, as we all are. It could be worse. The Rye and Chelsea

RSLs could run out of beer. Welcome spring. PS: Death doesn’t worry me so much as the dying or having all my teeth out. *** I’VE been changing my sheets for eight years since being solo and I still haven’t worked out which is the top of the top sheet. Sometimes I make a conscious note, but when they come around again I’ve forgotten. No big deal, you say? Perhaps not, but it irks me every time the changeover arrives. Changing sheets is exhausting in itself, even with my king single bed. I’d buy myself a queen bed to luxuriate in, but there’s the danger of encouraging visitors and pint-sized grandkids. *** ARTS About on Radio Port Philip, 98.7FM every Sunday at 11am repeated Wednesdays at midday. If you’re into a taste of “culture”, the show features intelligent guests and is beautifully presented by Sally Baillieu, Swanny and Kaarin Fairfax. Give it a try. *** ICONOCLAST art critic Robert Hughes has departed planet Earth, leaving us much to be thankful for. So again, I repeat his words “Arts is a measure of the character of the country, an organic part of human nature, without which our natures are coars-

and My Buddy as well as favourites from some of his contemporaries such as Brian Wilson’s Caroline No and Randy Newman’s Same Girl, and the American standard Route 66. Frey’s started his career playing guitar on Bob Seger’s early recordings before joining Linda Ronstadt’s band. He later formed The Eagles with Don Henley before starting a solo career,which produced the hit song The Heat is On (1984) from the film Beverly Hills Cop. Frey is an accomplished actor having appeared in the TV shows Miami Vice, Nash Bridges and Wise Guy as well as in the Tom Cruise movie Jerry Maguire. Frey has won six Grammys and five American Music Awards. After Hours is in music stores now. www.glennfreyafterhours.com *** MARLEY is a film about reggae icon Bob Marley, the musician, the revolutionary and legend. Marley’s death in May 1981 left a huge void in what is perhaps modern music’s most spiritual and yet accessible genre, reggae. His 17 albums continue to sell to the next generation of music fans at a rate of about 174 million units a year. Next month Roadshow Entertainment will release Marley on Blu-ray, DVD and as a download. www.roadshow.com.au *** PET Shop Boys’ new album Elysium (Parlophone) is out on 14 September. The single Winner is out now and available to download. The album can be pre-ordered from iTunes or JB HiFi. It will be available on CD, digi-

By Gary Turner tal download, 12-inch vinyl and limited edition double CD. www.petshopboys.co.uk *** ZZ Top will release their first studio album in nine years, La Futura, on 14 September. The band is celebrating its 42nd year with the same line-up. Singer-guitarist Billy Gibbons, bass player Dusty Hill and drummer Frank Beard have come up with 10 tracks that reflect the band’s intuitive take on rock. www.zztop.com *** LEE Kernaghan has announced on his Facebook fan page that a new album, Beautiful Noise, will be out on 19 October through ABC Music/Universal Music Australia. It is the first album of new material from Kernaghan since the release of the multi award-winning Planet Country in November 2009. The 2008 Australian of the Year, Kernaghan has album sales of more than two million, 10 platinum or better releases, 28 Golden Guitars and three ARIAs to his name. www.leekernaghan.com www.facebook.com/leekernaghan fans www.abcmusic.com.au Lee Kernaghan and Gary Turner.

A Grain of Salt SECURITY bureaucrats, senior intelligence officials, ASIO, et al are pushing for compulsory internet data retention, more stop and search powers, forcing us to declare our passwords – all in the name of “for the good of the country”, security, etc. “If you have nothing to hide, you’ve nothing to fear” sort of rubbish. Beware. Fortunately (for now) our darling Attorney-General Nicola Roxon has stalled these mysterious bureaucrats by way of a parliamentary committee. Hopefully the public will wake up to these evils sooner rather than later, or run the risk of becoming another China where every click on Google is watched by security forces. A tick for Nicola does not cancel out her previous work as health minister and her latest on tobacco plain packaging. Let’s plain package overseas beer brands, Nicola? Oh, and Teddy’s promise to end excessive and unreasonable FOI delays? Like fun! PS, my password is shadesofgrey8. *** I’M not with Julian Assange on the matter of his rampant anti-American outlook on transparency. Yes to FOI, but no to letting all our washing hang out for all ratbags to see. Some things are best left to “them” despite our cynicism. And, really, in a roundabout way he crucified Bradley Manning.

ened, impoverished and denied and our sense of community with other citizens is weakened”. Elitist, yes, but a great writer and a good Aussie who saw through the bulldust. *** WHY would anyone believe the rubbish being put forward by Terry McCrann and Andrew Bolt? I’d add Paul Clitheroe who, like the others, has yet to tell me something I don’t know. Oh, and Peter Costello’s bitterness. Yes, I’m aware that we like those we agree with and dislike the opposites, but I still hunger for learning something other than what I’m anticipating before I read it. So, vote conservative, ban all smoking, ban the pokies, move to bans on alcohol. What next – ban sex? Oscar Wilde: “Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live.” “Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? More hope is of a fool than of him.” Mostly before they have travelled life halfway? Spare me from the big boys of the world. *** THE lovable AFL has come to our rescue once again with its “Respect and responsibility code”, as in the treatment of women. All the sports reporters (bar Grant Thomas, bless him) wax lyrically on the goodness of it all. They would, wouldn’t they? Free lunches,

By Cliff Ellen self-importance and particularly “belonging” to the clique. How about the treatment of men? Nope, would not work. Most males wouldn’t believe it if you insulted them; likely they would assume you fancied them. *** RANDOM thoughts: A new male contraceptive pill on the market within five years; bugger, too late. Godwin Grech suggests little Johnny Howard as our next GovernorGeneral, assuming Tony becomes PM. Pull your head in, Godwin. Tasmania is set to allow gay marriage. Good for Tassie. I hope this doesn’t result in an atmospheric loss to Daylesford and Northcote. “If you’re going to be published, you’re probably going to be damned.” Bruce Guthrie. Begone the winter of our discontent, and the once mighty Magpies. cliffie9@bigpond.com

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BED, QS, distressed pine, complete with as new mattress, all in excellent condition. $650 ono. 0402 1213 55. Warragul. BED, QS, wrought iron/timber, slate base, pillowtop chiropractic mattress, EC. $295. 0407 555 494. Narre Warren. BED, single, timber frame, timber slats, with mattress, EC. $150. 0417 148 011. Berwick.

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DINING SUITE, 7 piece, mahogany veneer, twin pedestal, oval. $280. 5978-6668, 0419 681 165 Pearcedale.

DRAPES, professionally made, pinch pleated, rubber lined, EC, latte/coffee with black swirls, 2100L x 1450W. 2100L x 2200W. $375. 0402 584 414. Berwick. ENTERTAINMENT UNIT, black timber, containing Panasonic colour TV, 66 cms, Sharp, sterio unit, radio, CD and cassette, $250 ono. 0409 702 248. Narre Warren. FIRST COMMUNION DRESS, white, full length, organza, size 12, was $129, sell $70. 9796-1529. Berwick.

FISH TANK, 1340mmL x 430mmW x 610mmD, in timber cabinet with accessories. $500ono. 0434 057 590. Cranbourne North.

FISHING GEAR, deceased estate, rods, reels, boat accessories, taco’s, oil ﬁlters, Mercury throttle shift controllers, x3, brand new, box of lures, lots more. $2,000 the lot. 0434 057 590. Cranbourne North. GOLF CLUBS, Fine Edge QR, RH gents, driver , 3 and 5 woods, irons 3 to sandwedge, golf bag, EC. $190. 9702-4621, 0402 828 806. HOME GYM set, new, still in box, Hyperextension, 65.8kg, sell $350. 97026449. Berwick.

BIRD AVIARY, all weather, 75cm x 65cm, on stand. $50. 9704-9760. Narre Warren.

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WINGBACK CHAIRS, x2, with ottomans, upholstered, Warwick suede fabric, midnight blue, GC, $1,100ono. Phone 0403 599 099. Arthurs Seat.

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MUSIC /INSTRUMENTS ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD, Technics, freestanding with a closeable lid, veneered cabinet, EC . $100 ono. Phone 0427 293 464.

GUITAR, Fender Squire Telecaster Custom, blonde colour with maple neck, black pick guard and duncan designed twin pick ups, classic guitar, like new. $200. 0448 434 211.

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Sharks v Bulls, Redlegs v Stonecats PENINSULA DIVISION By Toe Punt BONBEACH will play Karingal in the MPNFL Peninsula Division first semi-final this weekend after beating Seaford in the elimination final on Saturday. Given Bonbeach’s sensational, consistent season, the Sharks deserved to go through to the second week of the finals. The task was made slightly easier with the withdrawal of Seaford’s gun playmaker Chris Irving. Bonbeach had been whacked with the injury stick too leading up to the finals with Anthony Raso, James Norton and Nathan Hicks copping seasonending injuries. These three players alone had contributed close to 60 goals this season for the Sharks. On the flip side, Matty Batten, Matt Clifford and Ash Simpson returned to the side after being rested in the last home and away game. Dean Kemble returned for the Tigers after missing the last home and away game. After two very tight tussles during the season, the game was never going to be a blowout. It was one win all and this game was

expected to go down to the wire. The final margin of eight points wasn’t surprising. Every side needs a target to step up and dominate a game of footy and lead their charges to the line. One player who has continued to do this for Bonbeach Football Club for a decade is Shane McDonald. Arguably the best player on the ground, McDonald booted four goals and looked dangerous all afternoon. Sharks’ coach Stevey Capp admitted on the RPP Footy Show on Saturday morning that he needed to restructure. “We’ve lost some talls and goalkicking firepower, and we need to ensure that we do things a little differently in the forward half,” Capp said. “Obviously we have to go a little smaller in attack and I’m confident we have a number of players who can rotate through there. “Seaford is very good at winning the contested ball and we thought that if we could match them in this area, we would give ourselves every chance to win. “I thought we could beat them with pace and spread on the bigger ground, too, which proved to be the case. “We went inside 50 at least 13 more times than Seaford.”

The Sharks had six goalkickers with Shaun Foster and Dale Donkin also kicking multiple goals. Aaron Walton was superb for the Tigers with four goals and Michael Kraska was his usual dangerous self with four also, while Brayden Irving finished with a couple. Jamie Quanchi stepped up this season and was good again on Saturday while the oldest bloke on the park, Jeremy Walker, worked tirelessly and was one of the Tigers’ best. In the Reserves, Frankston YCW made it nine wins from its past 10 matches with a thumping 11-goal win over Seaford. In the Under-18s, Chelsea led all afternoon to knock Mornington out of the finals. It’s the first time in more than 10 years the Doggies have not been part of the second week of finals.

Qualifying final MT Eliza played some of its best football for the year to beat Karingal by 10 points in Sunday’s qualifying final. The Redlegs kicked with the breeze in the opening quarter and started sensationally, booting six goals to two. Mt Eliza went into the game without Sam Lloyd, who played with Bendigo Bombers the day before, while Karin-

gal went in without the injured Michael Burke. Michael Loury booted five goals in the first half and finished with seven, including the sealer on the final siren. Mt Eliza controlled the game and deserved to win. Scott Simpson was outstanding around the ground, Sam Gill and Ben Landry controlled the half-back line and through the middle, and Westcott did a sensational job on Chris Hay for the first three quarters. At three-quarter time, Mt Eliza led by 41 points. Karingal moved things around when their backs were to the wall in the second quarter. Brendan Dunne and Luke Van Raay went forward, Paxton went to Lourey and Dan Noble moved to the back line. James Tyquin also moved into the centre. The moves made a difference in the third, although the Redlegs responded and went into the final 30 minutes with a handy lead. In the final term, Karingal came storming home.Chris Hay booted three last-quarter goals and David Hirst contributed an important goal on the run, giving him three for the afternoon. The Bulls hit the post three times in

the last quarter, which was telling. They got within four points with a minute left on the clock and took the ball inside their attacking 50, but the dour Redlegs’ defence cleared, Loury marked and converted after the siren. Tyquin was superb for the Bulls, while Bevan Malloy was also outstanding. Kristian Bliesner rucked the entire last half after Grant Goodall went off injured and was sensational. Despite a slow start, Duncan Proud was excellent after quarter time, while David Hirst and Paxton also were fantastic. Mt Eliza will fancy its chances against Frankston YCW. The Redlegs will have to do it without Westcott, who injured his shoulder, but they’ll get Lloyd back. Karingal should have Burke back in the side for the do-or-die first semi-final showdown with Bonbeach at Pines. In the Reserves, Langwarrin was able to hang on against a fast-finishing Mt Eliza and in Under-18s, Frankston YCW was too strong for Seaford.  The winner of Mt Eliza versus Frankston YCW goes into the grand final, the loser plays the winner of Bonbeach versus Karingal.

Surprise win: Karingal was expected to defeat Mt Eliza in the Peninsula Division qualifying final, but the Redlegs surprised the Bulls, who will take on Bonbeach next weekend. Mt Eliza plays Frankston YCW. Pictures: Andrew Hurst

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Dromana into GF, Hastings bows out NEPEAN DIVISION By Toe Punt DROMANA moved into the 2012 Nepean Division grand final with a thrilling two-point victory against Sorrento in the second semi-final at Rosebud on Saturday. On Sunday, Hastings bowed out of the final race, beaten by seven points by Rye. While the Tigers head into the big one, a massive showdown looms between Sorrento and Rye in the preliminary final this Saturday at Rosebud. After a tense battle all afternoon, Dromana was able to kick clear by 14 points at the 20-minute mark of the final quarter after a clever banana kick goal from the boundary by Keiran Voelkl and a running goal from Steve Gaertner. At this point in the match, with the Tigers full of running and the crowd heavily involved, Dromana appeared to have done enough to win. However, right up until the final siren at the 30-minute mark, Sorrento came back strongly and was dominating play. Goals to Troy Schwarze and Dalton Sanderson reduced the margin to two points with just five minutes left on the clock. The ball remained in the Sharks’ forward half for the rest of the match. With just a minute to go, Sanderson marked strongly against the goal post and was placed on the boundary five metres out from goal. Confronting a near-impossible angle, he rightly opted

for a banana kick, which went across the face of goal and out of bounds on the full. This was the last roll of the dice for the Sharks and Dromana held on to win. It wasn’t the greatest of semi-finals as the game was littered with mistakes; not only by players, but also by umpires. The lack of consistency by the three umpires was extremely frustrating for everyone at the ground. Even more frustrating were the skill errors from both sides, with Dromana dominated the “ineffective” statistic. There is no question the intensity of a final brings added pressure and skill levels are affected, but when the game was there to be won in the final quarter, Dromana had no idea how to finish off the opposition. They continued to kick into contested areas, allowing Sorrento to get numbers and clear the ball. Early in the match, when Dromana kicked four of the first five goals, the team moved the ball quickly and deep into the forward line, which didn’t allow the Sorrento backs to leave their men and support each other. However, Sorrento’s midfield pressure lifted and Dromana began to go short. For a time in the last quarter when Dromana kicked two goals clear, the Tigers again got the ball in long and quickly. Sorrento controlled the game from the 15-minute mark of the first quarter to the 15-minute mark of the third quarter. But Sharks led by only 12 points at

half-time and trailed by five points at the last change. Scott Cameron was dominating in the middle, Daniel Grant, who was best on ground, won clearances at will, and Grant Johnson and Jonny Casper started to take control at the stoppages. The Sharks forward half looked dangerous with Ben Schwarze leading well and looking strong, Brent Kenyon making Rikki Johnson more accountable than the last time they played, and Sanderson getting involved. However, they were still unable to kick goals. At three-quarter time, one sensed the Dromana players couldn’t cough the footy up any more if they wanted to win. Sorrento was playing pretty well, but just couldn’t score. The Tigers back line was first class all afternoon and was the reason Dromana won. Rikki Johnson repelled countless attacks, Jay Neratzoglou restricted Schwarze, Jarred Wood was solid across half-back and when he went into the middle, Shaun Clarke provided enormous drive, and Daniel Lee was given a tagging role and did it extremely well. Ryan Slocombe and Stevey Gaertner worked their way into the game late in the third in the middle of the ground, and forwards Jay Hutchison, Anthony Bruhn and Jedd Savage got on their bikes and lifted their work rate when it mattered. Dromana played the more ordinary footy of the two sides, but still won. Coach Gavin Artico put it down to “character and will”. “It has taken a lot of time and ef-

fort to get everyone to understand the work required to get to a grand final,” he said. “Now, we can all see that it [hard work] can pay off. “We have been presented with an opportunity to win a grand final – an opportunity, that is all!” Dromana lost Beau McMurray with what appeared to be a back or hip injury in the third quarter. He has two weeks to recover. Terry Wheeler will definitely be back, while Adam Hunter missed with an abdominal injury and is a 50-50 chance to get back. Sorrento seemed to get through the game unscathed, although Mitch Nibbs left the field in the second quarter holding his ribs, only to come back on after half-time. In the Reserves, Frankston Bombers went straight into the grand final with a comfortable 38-point win over Dromana. In the Under-18s, Red Hill inflicted Somerville’s first loss of the season, beating the Eagles by 26 points. The Hillmen booted 8.2 to 4.9 in the second half.

First semi-final A SIX-goal third quarter was the difference between Hastings and Rye on Sunday at Somerville. While many believe umpiring may have influenced the result, Hastings coach Glenn Michie said it was his team’s inability to play consistent footy over four quarters that cost them. “You’ve been writing it all year,

Toey; we just don’t work hard enough defensively and this happened again in the third quarter,” Michie said. “We were four goals down at threequarter time and it was always going to be tough from there. “We talked about it every week pregame and during the breaks – when there is a turnover or they [the players] hear the whistle, we’ve got to push back hard. “We just don’t do it often enough and it hurt us in the end.” Hastings came storming back in the last quarter with two long bombs from Paul Rogasch and the Blues hit the front when Michie marked, received a 50-metre penalty for late contact (pictured below) and goaled. But the Demons were able to settle and get over the line by seven points. Justin Van Unen was sensational with nine goals, while Ben and Sean Cain were inspirational across the four quarters. In the Reserves, Somerville completed the expected and had a strong win over Devon Meadows. Ben Crowe booted five goals and Todd Farrelly three, while Guy Austin and Stephen Crowe shone. The Eagles will now take on Dromana. In the Under-18s, Sorrento advanced to the preliminary final with a 12-goal win against Rye. The Sharks play Somerville this week with the chance to advance and play Red Hill in the big dance.

Knockout game: Rye ended Hastings Blues’ season on Sunday in the first semi-final. Rye now faces Sorrento in the preliminary final to see which team will take on Dromana in the grand final. Pictures: Andrew Hurst Mornington News 4 September 2012

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Hawthorn v Magpies kick off the finals Week 1 finals previews Friday 7 September First qualifying final Hawthorn v Collingwood, MCG, 7.50pm IT’S finals time; the bottom sides are packing their bags and only the strong remain. What a cracker of a match we have to start off. These two sides gave us a thrilling encounter in last year’s preliminary final when the Pies prevailed by three points. This year, however, the Hawks are the team to beat. Hawthorn comfortably finished top of the ladder and there seems daylight between the team and the other seven finalists. On a sad note, defender Brent Guerra has been ruled out for the season with a hamstring injury. For the Pies, they’re slowing building to the team we saw through the middle stages of the season. They had a win against Essendon, but only have a six-day turnaround. The biggest worry for the Pies recently has been the forward line, but Travis Cloke returned to form on the weekend, kicking five goals

and taking 16 marks. The teams have met twice this year and the Hawks won both games, by 22 and 47 points respectively. At this stage I can’t see anyone beating the Hawks, but this could change in the next four weeks. Hawthorn by 33 points. Last time they met in finals 2011 first preliminary final Collingwood 10.8-68 d Hawthorn 9.11-65, MCG, 87,112 Best: Collingwood: Swan, Cloke, Pendlebury, Davis, Tarrant. Hawthorn: Lewis, Burgoyne, Mitchell. Goals: Collingwood: Dawes 3, Cloke 3, Davis 1, Swan 1, Ball 1. Hawthorn: Franklin 3, Hodge 1, Lewis 1. Saturday 8 September Second qualifying final Adelaide v Sydney, AAMI Stadium, 3.15pm In the other qualifying final, two of the year’s more consistent teams battle it out for a spot in the preliminary final. From finishing 14th in 2011, the Crows have done an amazing job to finish second on the ladder. However, the ladder may just be a little bit deceptive, as Adelaide played GWS, Gold Coast and Port Adelaide twice this season. But winning form is still good form and the Crows have won eight of their last 10 matches. The Swans have had their own problems this year. They’ve suffered

losses to each of the top four sides. The Swans could be missing Heath Grundy after he elbowed James Podsiadly on the weekend and he may be suspended. When the two teams met earlier this year it was the Crows who got over the line by four points in an even match. Overall the Crows have the home ground advantage and have won 12 of the 14 matches against Sydney. Adelaide by 15 points. Last time they met in finals 1998 second semi-final Sydney 10.7-67 d by Adelaide 14.10-94, SCG, 37,498 Best: Adelaide: Vardy, McLeod, Smart, Robran, James. Sydney: O’Loughlin, Lewis, Roos. Goals: Adelaide: Vardy 6, McLeod 3, James 3, Ricciuto 1, Rehn 1. Sydney: O’Loughlin 3, Lewis 2, O’Farrell 1. Second elimination final Geelong v Fremantle, MCG, 7.45pm The Dockers head east for the elimination final against the Cats, and to play on the one ground where they struggle. Geelong this year has recovered from an early season form slump to march into September after three consecutive wins. The Cats are a very different side from the team that won three flags; only 13 players who played in at least two of them remain and there are

six players aged 30 plus in the team. Small forward Paul Chapman is a chance to miss after he was reported for striking Ben McGlynn on the weekend. The Dockers are playing like a finals side and will back themselves to win anywhere. They will have to overcome the loss of full-back Luke McPharlin who injured his hamstring and may have to bring Antoni Grover out of retirement. Overall the Cats have the home ground advantage and an average 39 more games of experience against the young Dockers side. Geelong by 54 points. Last time they met in finals 2010 second semi-final Geelong 20.15-135 d Fremantle 10.6-66, MCG, 45,056 Best: Geelong: Bartel, Selwood, Ablett, Kelly, Chapman. Fremantle: Mundy, Duffield, Johnson. Goals: Geelong: Stokes 3, Johnson 3, Podsiadly 3, Wojcinski 2, Selwood 1. Fremantle: Pavlich 4, Walters 3, Duffield 1. Sunday 9 September 9 First elimination final West Coast v North Melbourne, Patersons Stadium, 3.45pm In the final Sunday game of the year, the Eagles host the Kangaroos in a knockout final. The Eagles overall are pretty unlucky to miss out on the top

four, considering they were probably in better form than Sydney and Collingwood. On the weekend the Eagles faced the premiership favourites and looked off the pace, however Jack Darling looked lively, kicking three goals. The Kangaroos limped into the finals after being steamrolled by Fremantle and beating GWS in unconvincing fashion. It’s the first time since 2008 that they’ve made the top eight and they can take confidence from their last two games against the Eagles. In round six, West Coast won by just 15 points at home and in round 15 they won by just two points in Hobart. Overall the Eagles are in very good form and should progress through to the semi-final. West Coast by 45 points. Last time they met in finals 1997 first semi-final North Melbourne 15.8-98 d West Coast 12.13-85, MCG, 55,781 Best: Kangaroos: Pike, McKernan, Sholl, Bell, Martyn West Coast: Kemp, Jakovich, Peter Matera. Goals: Kangaroos: McKernan 4, Sholl 3, Carey 2, Allison 2, Anderson 1. West Coast: Phil Matera 3, Fewster 2, Banfield 2. Twitter: FootballTragic9 Total tips: 138

Three flags for Mt Eliza juniors footballers MT Eliza Junior Football Club players, coaches and supporters descended en masse on Lloyd Park in Langwarrin on Sunday. The club had nine teams in grand finals and three walked away with flags – Under-16 Blue, Under-12 Blue and Under-12 Mounties. President Steve Baker said it was a huge day for the club. “We had more than 200 kids involved, many playing in a grand final for the first time. “The Under-16 Blue team is a great story. At the start of the year we had one team and 32 players – too many for one team, not enough for two teams. “We’ve had a good relationship with neighbouring Beleura Junior Football Club who had only 10 players. These guys and their coach Heath Manzie came to our club and instantly forged a bond with all the under-16 players, and both teams finished their junior careers by playing in grand finals, the Blue team achieving success. “If this team hadn’t formed, there

would have been 25 kids possibly dropping out of footy. This effort says a lot for our kids, parents, coaches and club.” Results Under-16 Red (first GF) defeated by Seaford. Coach Steve Brattle. Under-16 Blue defeated Frankston Dolphins (the Blue team lost the preliminary final by three points in 2011). Coach Heath Manzie. Under-15 Red defeated by Frankston Rovers (premiers in 2011). Coach Paul Capkin. Under-14 Red (first GF) defeated by Carrum Downs. Coach Mark Foyster. Under-14 Blues (first GF) defeated by Chelsea. Coach Garry Craig. Under-13 Blue (first GF) defeated by Carrum Patterson Lakes. Coach Mark Breen. Under-12 Blue (first GF) defeated Karingal. Coach Steve Jackson. Under-12 Mounties (defeated in 2011) defeated Carrum Patterson Lakes. Coach Andrew Gorman.

Junior action: Top left, the Under-12 Mounties celebrate their flag. Left, Under-16 Blue players during their flag-winning game. Ryan Volo has the ball and is being tackled as Anthony Cleary and Oscar Whitty run in to support him. Jaycob Johnson is in the background. Above, an Under-12 Blue player shows the joy of victory.

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Blossoming tea tree sign of fishing days ON THE LINE By Paul “Tracker” Pingiaro FISHO have been champing at the bit, waiting for this cold and wet winter to end – and for the wicked wind from the north to abate. The tea tree is blossoming, winter is officially over and the AFL is into the finals. It’s time to go and catch some fish! Fishing bridges the footy and cricket seasons, and as with the two sports, preparation and preseason are the keys to success in the peak of the season. One of my old coaches used to tell me that if you take short cuts, you’re only cheating yourself. Based on his statement, here are my tips for a successful fishing season: 1. Make sure your gear is up to the job. So often I see people turning the catch of a lifetime into the one that got away. Make sure your reels are serviced, re-spooled and drags tested. Hooks should be sharp, new and free of rust. Check your fishing rods for cracks in the guides as these can fray lines as can missing ceramic inserts. Reel seats should be free of damage and still be able to firmly secure the reel to the rod. 2. Do your homework. Listen to boat ramp, pier and tackle shop banter, read fishing reports and then plan your piscatorial assault! There is no point fishing for fish that aren’t there. Time is precious in today’s society, so make the most of your fishing time. Match your fishing mission with fishing reports and weather forecasts. It’s better to wish you were on the water than to wish you were not.

not full of frost. Match the hook size and selection to your bait. For example, a strip of squid used as a whiting bait would be best presented on a long shank hook, while a pippie or mussel bait is best presented on a wide gape or sport circle hook. 4. My number one tip for a successful fishing season is make sure your fishing transport is up to the task. Boats need servicing, safety equipment needs inspecting, batteries need charging and trailers inspecting. I often see boats with flat batteries, dirty fuel and engines just refusing to start. But still the number one and two ramp failures are bungs and tie downs. Cars also need love; they require special attention for long journeys and towing. Brakes, tyres, batteries, engine and lights are just a few items to consider. We’ll expand on these themes in coming issues. Tight lines and calm seas.

What’s biting

Snap this: Our fishing writer Paul Pingiaro outside his boat hire shed in Mornington shows off a nice catch.

3. Bait up! Many keen anglers catch their own bait. This can be squid, nippers, mullet, garfish and others. If you take the time to get your own bait, make sure you store it correctly. This may mean vacuum bagging, salting or

MPNFL results

Peninsula Division

Goalkicking woes BONBEACH coach Stevey Capp is running out of excuses for his team’s poor goalkicking. Last week he blamed the “tricky wind” at Mornington for his side’s 10.28. This week, he reckons it was a flat ball after his side booted 11.17 in the elimination final. “One of the players told me the ball was a bit flat, so we’ll go with that,” Capp said. “It has happened two weeks in a row and I’m running out of excuses. “The more you worry about it, the bigger the problem becomes I think.” Capp was ecstatic with his team’s eight-point win against Seaford, saying it had given the club some belief. “Our last finals campaign was in Nepean Division in 2004. I can’t remember our last finals campaign in Peninsula,” Capp said. “We want to change the perception of our club and I think we are making giant steps in achieving that.”

Teams of the year THE Peninsula and Nepean division teams of the year have been selected after some heavy deliberation. Eight coaches from Peninsula and 10 coaches from Nepean selected their teams of the year. There were 50 players selected in the Nepean side and 54 in the Peninsula team. In the end, 22 outstanding footballers who collected the most votes were chosen. You’d be pretty happy coaching either of them. The teams will be announced at an upcoming awards night.

Qualifying final Seniors

Mt Eliza 6.4, 9.5, 12.7, 14.10 (94) Karingal 2.0, 3.2, 6.2, 13.6 (84) Goals, Mt Eliza: M. Lourey 7, S. Lockwood 2, D. Willett 1, B. Landry 1, S. Gill 1, S. Simpson 1, B. Lean 1. Karingal: D. Hirst 3, C. Hay 3, L. VanRaay 2, D. Alanis 2, S. McGarry 1, B. Dunne 1, B. Malloy 1. Best, Mt Eliza: S. Gill, S. Simpson, B. Landry, J. Clayton, M. Lourey, R. Heasley. Karingal: J. Tyquin, D. Hirst, L. VanRaay, A. Paxton, K. Bliesner, D. Proud.

Reserves

Langwarrin 4.2, 8.5, 12.11, 12.12 (84) Mt Eliza 1.1, 4.4, 5.6, 7.10 (52) Goals, Langwarrin: A. Moore 4, Z. Kruiskamp 2, M. Poore 2, S. Anderson 1, S. Thorne 1, E. Humber 1, A. Reid 1. Mt Eliza: S. Wettenhall 2, T. Groot 2, K. Docherty 1, D. Kent 1, P. Trump 1. Best, Langwarrin: W. Thomas, S. Thorne, A. Moore, L. Churcher, S. Boyington, D. Hayes. Mt Eliza: K. Docherty, C. Ashdown, D. Kent, J. Smale, R. Cranwell, J. Moncrieff.

Under-18

Frankston YCW 3.3, 5.5, 8.9, 10.17 (77) Seaford 1.2, 1.6, 1.6, 3.7 (25) Goals, Frankston YCW: T. Capp 2, J. Thorne 2, K. Albanese 2, A. Harnett 1, J. Chapman 1, C. Micari 1, J. Pickess 1. Seaford: R. Fischer 1, G. Scott 1, T. Manion 1 Best, Frankston YCW: T. Capp, Z. Mosimane, J. Thorne, J. Cheverly, J. Neuchew. Seaford: J. Haidon, K. Henderson, A. Miller, B. Doyle, J. Andrewartha, T. Tohiariki.

keeping alive. There is no point in putting all that time and effort into bait gathering if you’re just not going to treat it right. If you buy frozen or market bait, make sure the eyes are clear and the bag is

Elimination final Seniors

Bonbeach 3.4, 4.8, 8.11, 11.17 (83) Seaford 3.0, 5.3, 8.6, 11.9 (75) Goals, Bonbeach: S. McDonald 4, S. Foster 2, D. Donkin 2, N. Robinson 1, P. Rebeschini 1, P. Liston 1. Seaford: A. Walton 4, M. Kraska 4, B. Irving 2, A. Turner 1. Best, Bonbeach: J. Casey, S. McDonald, J. Gumbleton, S. Foster, M. Tyrell, J. Ferraro. Seaford: J. Walker, J. Quanchi, L. Davenport, D. Kemble, K. Shaw, A. Walton.

Reserves

Frankston YCW 4.3, 5.6, 13.9, 17.14 (116) Seaford 2.1, 5.3, 6.4, 7.6 (48) Goals, Frankston YCW: C. Barker 8, B. Buckley 4, D. Waddell 2, A. Fowler 1, D. Hoare 1, J. Millman 1. Seaford: A. Falzon 2, D. Sloan 2, P. Vyverberg 1, M. Uaongo 1, L. Hughes 1. Best, Frankston YCW: C. Barker, B. Buckley, D. Hoare, D. Waddell, A. Fowler, J. Crouch. Seaford: K. Underwood, M. Smith, L. Hughes, S. Nestor, J. Hallal, P. Vyverberg.

Under-18

Chelsea 2.2, 3.3, 8.9, 11.11 (77) Mornington 2.3, 4.6, 6.7, 9.9 (63) Goals, Chelsea: J. Symons 3, K. Harper 3, Z. Graham 1, J. Chevalier 1, J. Bennett 1, M. Shaw 1, B. Clark 1. Mornington: NA. Best, Chelsea: Z. Graham, R. Dickenson, J. Miller, K. Harper, J. Bennett, M. Cameron. Mornington: NA.

Squid: The last week has been a little quiet on both bays for squid. Fishing has been hampered by the wind and rain and although the weekend was fine, the water was still quite murky. Flinders and Mornington piers have been best for a few inkers, while on the boats, Tyabb bank in Western Port is okay with squid to 1.5kg. Whiting: Although patchy, King George whiting to 45cm are in good numbers on the Tyabb bank and off Balnarring. Snapper: Snapper are starting to show in both bays. Best locations have been Eagle Rock in Western Port and off

Nepean Division

Carrum, Mornington and Mt Martha for Port Phillip. Best times have been the change of tide and best baits have been fresh squid or oily fish like pilchards, salmon, couta or red rockets. Garfish: Garfish are being caught off Mornington pier; best baits are silverfish. Anglers fishing out of Yaringa Boat Harbour are catching snapper, squid, couta, flathead, whiting and salmon. While the fishing has been patchy, as the water temperature heats up so will the action. Exclusive offer for readers HIRE a four-person tinnie for five hours at Mornington (Port Phillip) or Yaringa (Western Port) for $110, a saving of $40. Offer only valid on weekends till 30 September. Bookings essential. Mornington Boat Hire, Bait & Tackle Pty Ltd, operating Schnapper Point Boat Hire, Mornington, Port Phillip Bay. www.fishingmornington.com Yaringa Boat Hire, Somerville, Western Port Bay. www.western portboathire.com.au Email spbh@bigpond.com or call 5975 5479.  Paul “Tracker” Pingiaro has been fishing since he could hold a rod and stay in the boat. He was introduced to the sport by his father. Tracker has boat hire businesses in Mornington and at Yaringa Boat Harbour in Somerville. He has been a fishing writer for several magazines and now brings his knowledge to MP News Group papers for season 2012-13.

First semi-final

Second semi-final Seniors

Seniors

Dromana 4.3, 5.5, 8.8, 10.13 (73) Sorrento 2.4, 7.5, 7.9, 10.11 (71) Goals, Dromana: J. Hutchinson 2, S. Gaertner 1, R. Slocombe 1, J. Hunter 1, B. McMurray 1, A. Bruhn 1, K. Voelkl 1, T. Banks 1, M. Hunter 1. Sorrento: J. Moore 2, B. Schwarze 2, D. Grant 1, D. Sanderson 1, L. Treeby 1, T. Schwarze 1, G. Johnson 1, B. Kenyon 1. Best, Dromana: R. Johnston, J. Neratzoglou, J. Wood, T. Wright, J. Hunter, S. Clarke. Sorrento: J. Caspar, D. Grant, M. Nibbs, D. Sanderson, G. Johnson, L. Treeby.

Rye 4.3, 8.6, 14.10, 17.12 (114) Hastings 5.2, 7.8, 10.9, 16.11 (107) Goals, Rye: J. Van Unen 9, M. McIndoe 2, G. Wilson 1, A. Dean 1, D. Schwind 1, B. Egan 1, B. Winters-Kerr 1, H. Rice 1. Hastings: M. Robbins 4, A. Pike 3, B. Arnold 2, P. Rogasch 2, G. Michie 2, D. Hand 1, S. Robb 1. Best, Rye: B. Cain, J. Van Unen, S. Cain, M. McIndoe, R. Sutton, S. Smith. Hastings: M. Devereaux, K. Pinto, C. McVeigh, M. Haddad, A. Pike, P. Rogasch.

Reserves

Frankston Bombers 3.5, 8.6, 12.9, 15.13 (103) Dromana 3.1, 5.2, 9.5, 10.5 (65) Goals, Frankston Bombers: R. Lia 5, M. Wells 3, J. Kiss 2, L. Bidey 1, D. Wagner 1, N. Phillips 1, J. Clapp 1, D. Bence 1. Dromana: D. Day 2, R. Hawkins 2, J. Quigley 2, J. Powell 1, G. Vella 1, A. Burns 1, S. Joyce 1. Best, Frankston Bombers: H. McLenaghan, J. Clapp, S. Campbell, J. Francis, R. Lia, J. Hartskeerl. Dromana: B. Allen, A. Burns, D. Norton, J. Quigley, J. Terry, D. Maestrale.

Under-18

Somerville 4.4, 8.5, 13.7, 15.10 (100) Devon Meadows 2.2, 5.5, 6.6, 7.11 (53) Goals, Somerville: B. Crowe 5, T. Farrelly 3, D. Droscher 2, G. Austin 2, W. Jolley 2, L. Forsyth 1. Devon Meadows: J. Glover 3, S. Kirkwood 2, D. Collins 1, T. Saunders 1. Best, Somerville: B. Crowe, B. Rowe, S. Crowe, N. Brown, G. Austin. Devon Meadows: C. Biviano, L. Campbell, J. Brown, T. Saunders, M. Bain, D. Kirkwood.

Under-18

Red Hill 2.1, 6.4, 11.5, 14.6 (90) Somerville 3.5, 4.7, 6.12, 8.16 (64) Goals, Red Hill: J. Mold 3, J. Douglas 3, L. Toy 2, T. McEncroe 2, B. Rogers 2, J. Sloggett 1, J. Pain 1. Somerville: D. Marshall 2, J. Ryan 2, C. Dalmau 1, M. Hughes 1, R. Twyford 1, S. Adams 1. Best, Red Hill: J. Mold, M. Mock, W. Young, B. Rogers, D. Neal, C. Davis. Somerville: D. Ryan, R. Twyford, T. Jacobson, D. Marshall, L. Burton, J. Barbour.

Sorrento 4.0, 6.5, 10.6, 18.11 (119) Rye 1.4, 2.5, 4.6, 6.8 (44) Goals, Sorrento: J. Tomkins 4, L. Croad 3, S. Paterson 3, M. Gardner 2, J. Brigden 2, D. Wells 2, L. Brigden 1, N. Diconza 1. Rye: J. Johnston 2, J. Noseda 1, F. Holt 1, T. Dunstan 1, Z. Byrns 1. Best, Sorrento: J. Brigden, L. Brigden, J. Morgan, J. Tomkins, S. Moore, S. Paterson. Rye: N. Jackson, H. Kingston, Z. Byrns, J. Noseda, J. Gana, M. Patton.

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