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Partly there: Mornington MP David Morris is looking forward to the reopening of Mornington pier, although safety concerns mean the end section could remain closed for two years.
October opening for pier MORNINGTON pier will next month be again open to the public. However, the outer 70 metres will be closed for at least another two years. Closed since April 2010 to repair storm damage, the 53-metre timber centre section has been replaced by concrete supported on steel pylons at a cost of $3.65 million. Mornington MP David Morris said the more than $8 million needed to
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“When all the work is finally done the pier will have a life of 50 years.� Mr Morris said rebuilding the middle section of the pier in such an exposed location had been a “major feat of engineering and construction for Parks Victoria and its contactors with 70 steel piles replacing the degraded timber piles and a new reinforced concrete deck�. “Construction was further compli-
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Many voices at arts festival THE second Peninsula Festival of Arts & Ideas: Arts Alive 2011 promises to be a lively and exciting “trail” of arts and cultural events from late September to November, says the shire council’s cultural planner Andrea Ebsworth. “The festival will inspire and appeal to residents of all ages, and attract visitors to discover the diversity of our creative peninsula,” she said. “It will showcase a rich tapestry of visual arts and crafts exhibitions, hands-on workshops and ‘artist conversations’.” The shire’s library services “Books & Writing Program” offers lovers of the written and spoken word to meet, hear and discuss writing and poetry with peninsula and visiting writers. A bit of whimsy will be the musical theatre Trivia Night performers from the region’s community theatre scene, presented by Mornington Theatre Company. The shire’s portable truck stage has been converted into a “travelling tent”. The Arts Alive 2011 stage will set the scene for celebration in Sorrento on Friday 14 October with the “Live the Life Fiesta’” live music performance and light projection show on the Continental Hotel. The portable stage will be at Mornington’s Main Street Festival on Sunday 16 October with peninsula and visiting musicians and performances including Baluk Arts, an acoustic FReeZA show, Baluk Arts and the Break Loose dancers, and Hip Hop Circus. Winners of the Go Green Slam poetry competition will be announced. The bottom of Main St will be turned into a creative playground with street chalk art, a Punch and Judy 150th show with renowned peninsula puppeteer Ian Cuming, and hands-on drawing and painting workshops for children. The portable stage ends its tour at Mornington’s 150th birthday “Picnic in the Park” on Sunday 23 October where performances from Mornington Concert Band and a snapshot of Panorama Theatre Company’s new show will entertain the 150th commemorative gathering. Highlights of the festival’s music program include: Westernport Regional Band presents Music, Music, Music Live @ the Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington,
on Saturday 15 October, showcasing big band sounds of the Royal Australian Navy’s jazz ensemble The Corvettes, Westernport Regional Band, Beverly Fraser’s Jazz Affair Quintet and the Hot Chizels. Tickets are available from Peninsula Tourism, bookings online www.visitmorningtonpeninsula.org The Australian Welsh Male Choir will host the ‘Festival of Voice’ @ the PCT in Mornington on Sunday 16 October from 2pm featuring peninsula choirs. Tickets are available from Peninsula Tourism, bookings online www.visit morningtonpeninsula.org Peninsula SongRiders Club marks its seventh birthday with a ‘Live @ Balnarring’ muso night at Balnarring Hall with regulars Sean Thomas, Marty Nelson Williams, Tim Stout, Peter Kaighin, Aarron Roberts, Brad Kennedy, Lucky, Holy Cow and special guest Kutcha Edwards on Saturday 29 October at 6.30pm. Tickets from Balnarring Village Hardware, Nepean Music or at the door. The festival program is available from shire libraries, shire customer service centres, Farrell’s Bookshop in Mornington, Oak Hill Gallery in Mornington, Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, peninsula tourism associations and visitor centres, many peninsula businesses or the shire’s website, www.mornpen.vic.gov.au the artsblog, www. artsonthepeninsula.wordpress.com or www.ourlibraries. mornpen.vic.gov.au Details: Andrea Ebsworth, 0438 051 092 or email arts@ mornpen.vic.gov.au
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St Peter’s cashes up to fight backpackers plan By Mike Hast AN anonymous donor has given St Peter’s Church $10,000 toward a fund to fight a backpacker lodge with rooftop bar opposite the church in Octavia St, Mornington. St Peter’s through the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne is appealing the decision to approve the lodge, which was made by Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors on 15 August. St Peter’s hopes to raise $20,000 for the action in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. The church on Sunday also launched a petition asking the shire to reverse its decision. But the developer, Mornington lawyer Joseph Alesci, says the church is overstating the impact the lodge will have on St Peter’s, and claims the rooftop bar is set back 23 metres from the church’s courtyard and out of view of bar patrons. “It’s a storm in a teacup; they don’t know how to read our plans,” he said. Mr Alesci won approval to build a three-storey backpacker lodge for 110 people in 21 rooms. It is permitted to have 80 people in the first floor licensed area and 80 people on the rooftop bar until midnight, all entering the building from Octavia St, opposite an existing entrance to the St Peter’s complex. Last month, vicar Rev Jan St James told The News that church members were disappointed and unhappy with the decision. She said the Octavia St entrance was used by 500-600 people each week attending Sunday services, playgroup five days a week, support groups for carers of elderly frail and disabled people, exercise groups, a ballet school, music programs for preschoolers and youth, the opportunity shop, and people visiting the church office. Rev St James said the lodge would overlook the church and its courtyard, which was used as a children’s play area, a gathering place after funerals and other events, and was to have a memorial garden where the ashes of the deceased would be interred. The lodge would block sun from the courtyard from May until late August. “This is unacceptable for buildings and activities that rely on natural light for their good usage; cheerfulness
Unhappy: St Peter’s minister Rev Jan St James beside the church with the development site in the background.
and warmth for our activities,” Rev St James said. “We are also concerned this will be a licensed venue. It will add to the already abundant outlets for alcohol in the area given the issue of overuse and anti-social use of alcohol by young people. “We already have to cope with empty and broken bottles over our fence and on the church doorstep, and cleaning up of vomit and other rubbish.” Rev St James said she had been amazed at the response from members of the community following publicity about the backpackers. “People have been stopping me to speak about their concerns when they see me in Main St, at church services and even at the dog-walking park,” she said. “There is a high level of anxiety being expressed, so the church has created a petition for community members to sign. It will be presented to the shire in November.” Rev St James said she was shocked when a person who wanted to remain anonymous had handed her a cheque for $10,000 for the VCAT fighting fund. “We had decided the parish could not afford to fight this in the tribunal as it was too expensive.
“The full cost of $20,000 is a year’s salary for our family worker and we just couldn’t justify the expense, but many people have asked how they can help the church so we have launched a petition and campaign to raise funds for a legal appeal.” Mr Alesci said his backpacker lodge plans complied with planning regulations. “Even if the church was a private residence, the plans comply with planning laws,” he said. “The church is a public assembly area, not a private house, and my land is in a business zone.” He said he had offered to sit down with Rev St James and church officials to explain the project, but had not heard from them. “They are conducting a PR campaign.” Mr Alesci said people in the rooftop bar would only be able to see the twometre high wall of the church courtyard and not into the yard. He said he was not concerned about the matter going to the VCAT. “I always apply two or three years ahead of time of when I want to build something as I know how long these planning issues take.” There was no scheduled date to start building the lodge, he said.
Seeking cash and signatures DONATIONS to “St Peter’s Octavia Street Community Fund” can be made at the parish office Monday to Friday 9.30am-1pm, or mailed to PO Box 115, Mornington. Cheques can be made payable to St Peter’s Anglican Church. Money will go into a church trust account. Copies of the petition are at the church office and St Peter’s op shop; Mornington Information Centre at 320 Main St; Ink Hair Designs at 91B Main St; and Jillia Fashion Boutique in Mt Martha. The church is hosting noted stained glass historian Dr Bronwyn Hughes at St Peter’s Church this Sunday at 2pm. Dr Hughes will lead a tour of the 150-year-old church’s famous windows. No booking is required and the forum is free of charge although donations can be made. Details: St Peter’s office, 5975 0198 (9.30am-1pm Monday to Friday). St Peter’s is holding its annual “Pets in Pews” blessing of the animals in honour of St Francis at 5pm on Sunday 2 October. Details: 5975 0198.
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Council plans a $1m ‘gateway’ By Keith Platt PLANS are about to be exhibited for the $1 million Gateway Park at the corner of Barkly and Gordon streets, Mornington. The 3500 square metres set aside for a park in the Mornington Structure Plan were part of the former municipal depot, and development will require removal of contaminated soil. The park, complete with paths and water feature, is intended to bookend future housing developments in Gordon St between Barkly and Phillip streets. Its completely planned design and construction will contrast with its bookend partner, the more natural and undeveloped Edward Berry Reserve in Phillip St. Some consideration has been given to increasing the size of the new “urban square” park by adding five blocks of adjoining council-owned land valued at $2.635 million. However, Cr Bev Colomb said the future of the residential blocks was “nothing to do with exhibiting the proposal for Gateway Park”. “We always wanted to think we could be flexible, but any discussion [on adding some or all of the building blocks] can be in the future,” she said. Cr Colomb said making a decision on the final plan for Gateway Park “will mean we have some certainties”. Although there are no plans to begin work before next June, the park will be made useable by cleaning up the land, removing the surrounding chain-link fence, building a gravel path and in-
stalling seating. A report to councillors by recreation and leisure manager Peter Gore and team leader Fiona Colquhoun said Gateway Park was one of seven included in the structure plan within the Eastern and Western ring roads. Developers who originally indicated they were interested in the five council-owned blocks between the two Gordon St parks “are now undertaking other residential developments nearby”, the officers’ report said. They said Gateway Park “is intended to serve the leisure needs of shoppers and nearby residents in the style of an urban square”. “The design is intended to visually blend in and complement the adjacent residential development and façade of the [Centro] shopping mall and be fully accessible.” The water feature in the park would be fed from a Melbourne Water stormwater drain at the northern and lower side of the park. The plans for Gateway Park will be on public exhibition for six weeks.
Future park: Plans for the new Gateway Park at the corner of Barkly and Gordon streets, Mornington, and the five council-owned residential blocks valued at $2.635m.
DIY opera weekend FORGET a night at the opera, Frankston and district residents can enjoy a weekend at the opera next month when the Victorian Opera and Frankston Arts Centre join forces. The “opera-tunity” starts at 8pm on Friday 21 October with a gala concert conducted by Richard Gill. It features a night of favourites called “Opera to Broadway”, a program of popular arias, duets and ensembles from opera as well as songs from famous musicals ranging from Carmen to Oliver and accompanied by a full orchestra. On Saturday from 10am-1pm budding opera singers from secondary schools will take part in a masterclass led by Victorian Opera chorus member Angus Grant. On Sunday from 1-8pm, anyone can test their vocal skills at “Sing Your Own Opera”, a vocal workshop for all skill levels with Mr Gill. To reserve a place or find out more, call 9784 1060 or www.artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au.
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By Keith Platt NEW state government bushfire building regulations are likely to add between $3000 and $10,000 to the cost of an average house. Maps released last week show most of the Mornington Peninsula and more than half of the city of Frankston as being bushfire-prone. In Frankston the bushfire area includes much of the central shopping and commercial district while few of the peninsula’s town escape at least partial zoning. Some scrub-covered areas at Mt Martha have been given the all-clear, although the bushfire zone includes the coastal strip from Dromana to Rye and pockets south of Rye to Blairgowrie, Sorrento and Portsea. Coastal villages from Flinders to Cape Schanck are included as are all of the inland towns, such as Main Ridge and Red Hill. While the new regulations are not retrospective, they will apply to any new or replacement buildings. Building surveyor Tony Wishart of Frankston-based Plan Scan said his company’s two-storey office in Young St was now within a bushfire prone area. “They say the bushfire maps were scientifically developed, but they seem pretty crazy and defy logic,” Mr Wishart said. “Ninety per cent of jobs in housing estates will now be classed as bushfire-prone, requiring at least $5000 extra for a 20 square house.” Included in the new regulations is the need to install protective mesh on roof vents, evaporative cooling
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units and exhaust vents; all aboveground water or gas pipes must be metal. Mr Wishart said his company had rechecked its most recent 10 jobs and all would have been required to meet the new minimum requirements. “Borrowing an extra $5000 for 25 years is a heck of a lot of money,” he said. “Protecting houses from ember attack in the middle of an estate will be to no avail. There are never ember attacks in those estates. “Everyone in the business is say-
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The new bushfire-prone areas are a direct result of recommendations made by the Black Saturday royal commission. The entire state was declared bushfire prone in the wake of the disastrous February 2009 bushfires, and the Department of Planning and Community Development, the Department of Sustainability and Environment, the Country Fire Authority and the Building Commission were told to investigate what changes were needed to building regulations.
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THE controversial Lew family pool allegedly built on public land at Mt Eliza went before the Building Commission’s Building Appeals Board on Tuesday. Billionaire clothing retailer Solomon Lew and his daughter Jacqueline Lew are challenging Mornington Peninsula Shire’s demolition order. The hearing was adjourned and will return to the appeals board next Tuesday 27 September. The commission has asked both parties for more information and wants to question experts from both sides. Last Thursday, the shire fenced off a section of Moondah Beach using star irons and plastic construction site webbing, claiming the retaining wall of the horizon pool was in danger of collapsing. The pool issue has become a soap opera with conservationists last Sunday week inspecting the Lew pool, which overlooks the beach near the end of Kunyung Rd. A “protest” visit was organised by Mt Eliza Coastcare and Mt Eliza Association For Environmental Care, and was attended by about 20 people. It is believed senior shire council officers were privately annoyed with protesters entering or being near the pool site. A source told The News protesters had put themselves at risk, as the site was unsafe. “There’s not much point us declaring the area a danger zone if people are going to go in there,” the source said. The entrance to the property owned by the Lews is near the corner of Sturio Pde and Osprey Ave. The property, believed to be worth more than $2.5 million, is used as a holiday re-
treat by Jacqueline Lew and also has an indoor pool. On 8 August, Mornington Peninsula Shire ordered the demolition of the pool within 21 days under the Building Act. It was drained on Friday 12 August. The shire’s municipal building surveyor reported the retaining wall of the pool and adjacent grassed area was unstable. The pool had also been built without a planning permit, the shire said. A three-week extension was granted late last month, with the new deadline 19 September, after the Lews’ engineers sent new information to the shire. If the shire fails to win the case in the Building Appeals Board, it will have to prove the pool was built on public foreshore land. The shire has stated from the start of the affair the pool was built without a planning and building permit. In late August, the Lews approached the state government seeking to buy or lease the Crown land, but were rebuffed. In Parliament on 1 September, Mornington MP David Morris called on the state government’s assistant treasurer, Gordon Rich-Phillips, to ensure no agreement was made with Solomon and Jacqueline Lew. “The action I am seeking is that the Assistant Treasurer ensure that no agreement is entered into by the government to sell or otherwise transfer control of the land occupied by the swimming pool to any private person, body or corporation,” he said. Mr Morris told Parliament the pool had been constructed on the foreshore reserve. The pool area has a spectacular view of Port Phillip and Mornington harbour in the distance.
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question: “A study has commenced to determine the long-term use and occupancy of this building. Discussions have been held with the shire’s contractors in relation to the maintenance of this building while the study is being undertaken.” Cr Colomb said the shire was also looking at moving the historic house at the corner of Queen and Octavia Sts, opposite the front of St Peter’s Church. “It would be good to put the Queen St house next to the toy library to create a little historic house precinct with plaques explaining their history,” she said. She said the toy library’s tenure at the house was secure. The Queen St house is owned by Mornington developer and lawyer Joseph Alesci, who has council permission to build a three-storey commercial building on the site. On Tuesday he said the global financial crisis had delayed its development. Mike Hast
Briefly End for historic tree THE historic Monterey cypress trees in front of Safeway in Mt Eliza will be chopped down. It will make way for expansion of the supermarket by developer Blackbrook Pty Ltd. The decision by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal is a blow to residents led by Mt Eliza Action Group, who have been fighting to retain the last of the town’s landmark cypresses. The tribunal reversed a decision of Mornington Peninsula Shire. Blackbrook told VCAT the tree hindered the proposed development of the front section of Eliza Square. MEAG’s June Horner said the tree provided shelter for a public space that was a historic meeting and seating area for residents. “The service road to the post office and the front of Safeway has been used as public space for more than 37 years. It’s a very disappointing decision,” she said.
Cash for life skills MORNINGTON Park primary has been given $50,000 for its breakfast club and life skills program. The money comes from the NAB Schools First program, a partnership between the bank, the Foundation for Young Australians and Australian Council for Educational Research. The school’s application was one of 863 from around Australia. Peninsula Specialist Development School in Dromana will receive $25,000 to work with Royal Botanical Gardens Cranbourne to develop a nature-based approach to learning that will enable special needs students to create and develop gardens and explore the natural environment. The Mornington Park programs are run in con-
junction with Jacobs and Lowe- Bennett’s Real Estate. Bank spokesman Ray Michelle said the Mornington school had a high percentage of families from a low socioeconomic background. “The program teaches healthy eating habits, provides free breakfast at the school and engages students in wellbeing and life skills programs and cooking lessons.”
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Books, plants sale MORNINGTON’S Anglican church St Peter’s is holding a book and plant fair in Bellamy Hall, Albert, 9am-4pm on Friday and Saturday 7 and 8 October. The church’s 150 th birthday events continue and include a parish fair 9am-4pm on Saturday 22 October. Highlights will include free activities for children including games and jumping castle. For adults there will be wandering minstrels, Devonshire tea, food, coffee, plants, books, cakes, jams, sweets, craft, raffles, and Christmas goods. Details: St Peter’s office, 5975 0198 (9.30am1pm Monday to Friday).
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Leap into history: Dolphins resident in Port Phillip have been identified as a distinct species, commonly known as Burrunan. This one leaps out of the water off Sorrento. Picture: Sue Mason
Dolphins are different By Keith Platt THE dolphins never had any doubt about their difference, but now it’s official – the dolphins that call Port Phillip home are a specific species. They are now known as Tursiops australis, or the Burrunan dolphin, never again to be confused with Tursiops truncatus, Tursiops aduncas or Tursiops maugeanus. After eight years studying dolphins in Port Phillip, Western Port and the Gippsland Lakes, researcher Kate Charlton-Robb has proven they are of a previously unidentified species. “I’ve spent a lot of time with dolphins in Port Phillip since 1998 and know a lot of them by sight. “I know their habits and they have personalities and are certainly charismatic when they choose to come over to the [research] boat,” she said Ms Charlton-Robb said the dolphins in the bays and lakes are smaller and have grey patterns, while those living offshore from Victoria and Tasmania are larger and darker. Ms Charlton-Robb said her initial research had been to find out which of the known dolphin species were liv-
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ing in the bays and lakes “but we discovered it was neither; we were onto something quite different”. “Every line of evidence pointed to them being something quite different,” Ms Charlton-Robb said. Genetic material taken from the Port Phillip dolphins showed they had not been found anywhere else. Ms Charlton-Robb believed the “new” species “split from the common bottlenose dolphins 5.2 to 5.6 million years ago”. With subsequent changes in sea levels and temperatures, they “separated and found a niche area to live”. The animals living in the two bays and lakes were coping with more recently changed environments, although some had been seen suffering skin lesions “similar to what we see as cold sores”. The lesions on dolphins in the Gippsland Lakes had followed bushfires and floods “and are an outward expression of what’s going on and could also reflect inbreeding”. “Given the likely restricted range of this new species, there is a high priority to conserve and protect these ani-
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mals.” Ms Charlton-Robb said a detailed look was being made of dolphins in Western Port where there was regular interaction with humans. The executive director of the Hastings-based Dolphin Research Institute, Jeff Weir, sees the recognition of the species as “a really important milestone”. “They don’t move around much and the next phase of research will be to find out where they go and mix with each other.” Mr Weir estimated there were 100120 Burrunan dolphins in Port Phillip and about 50 in the Gippsland Lakes. A smaller group inhabited Western Port, although there was evidence that some animals moved between the two bays. Mr Weir said another study had been started into the range of common dolphins that had colonised Port Phillip. “There are about 24 living there, most frequently feeding on the eastern side of the bay between Frankston and Dromana.” The common dolphins were smaller than the “new” Burrunans.
Discovery: Kate Charlton-Robb’s eight years of research have led to dolphins in Port Phillip being recognised as a new species.
T’Gallant may win 150-seat permit By David Harrison AS court dramas go, it was not a patch on Perry Mason. No raising of voices, no dramatic gesturing, no shocked gasps from the body of the court at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. But when T’Gallant’s barrister Stuart Morris QC, confronted with an apparently unseen and apparently pivotal document, responds after examining and questioning it by saying, deflated: “Whatever it is, it is”, the alert onlooker cannot help but feel a frisson rippling up the spine. This deadpan drama occurred on the closing afternoon of T’Gallant’s latest bid to increase patron numbers – this time from 60 to 190. It occurred on the 13th day of September. Unlucky for some. The document was, as best as we could make out from the gallery, confirmation that T’Gallant was indeed limited to 60 patrons, a cap that Mr Morris, who was representing T’Gallant, had argued did not exist. What did exist, Mr Morris had submitted, under the property’s existing use rights, was a series of permits that imposed few restraints on the restaurant/cellar door operation. The permits – issued somewhere near the dawn of time when “winery” and “cellar door” had not yet been legally defined – did not restrict numbers in the cellar door area and permitted food to be served more or less willy-nilly to whoever turned up. Mr Morris, a former Supreme Court justice and former head of VCAT, had carefully and persuasively – to the bush lawyers up the back, at least
– argued the case for Treasury Wine Estates, new owners of Main Ridgebased T’Gallant since Foster’s separated its wine and beer businesses. “Existing use rights” had played a central role in proceedings. Objectors to the proposed tripling of patrons and parking – which Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors had unanimously rejected – raised the issue, arguing that T’Gallant’s continual breaches of patron and parking numbers put in jeopardy these rights under planning law. (Attention bush lawyers: s87 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 states: [VCAT] “may cancel or amend any permit if it considers that there has been ... any substantial failure to comply with the conditions of the permit.”) The shire’s expert planning witness, Robert Milner, also quoted the shire planning scheme, which requires that “any condition or restriction (placed on a property) ... continues to be met”. He also argued that the cellar door had become a bottle shop and that T’Gallant was in fact two restaurants plus a private dining room. His written evidence concluded: “The nature of the proposed operation has the emerging characteristics of a use and development that would be more appropriately located in an existing township or activity centre ...” Mr Morris attacked head-on, but Mr Milner, clearly a veteran of such hostile examinations, appeared to sustain little damage. He did concede that more patrons – up from 60 to 75 or so – could be accommodated on the site. The tribunal’s deputy president, Helen Gibson, made reference to
T’Gallant’s record of breaches, giving heart to protesters. “Now one of the issues being put in this case and in the previous case was that Foster’s/T’Gallant have been operating in contravention of their permits,” she said in considering permit conditions. “But whilst there have, as we understand, been threats of enforcement [by the shire], to my knowledge they haven’t been taken to enforcement. “And it may well be – I don’t know – that the uncertainties that Mr Morris has flagged have been matters put to the council, and that may have precluded the council from taking it.” Barrister Peter O’Farrell, representing the shire, put the best face on the council’s inaction by suggesting – presumably on instructions from his client – that the council had for years bent over backwards to be fair to T’Gallant. “The council hasn’t brought enforcement proceedings in good faith” and had acted similarly before the previous case “to allow the merits to be considered. The council has taken the same approach here,” he said. The hearing ended with the usual horse-trading over permit conditions. The shire is happy to approve 150 patrons at the restaurants, again demonstrating its cavalier approach to its own planning scheme and to the green wedge zone generally – and to councillors, to whom it had recommended refusal on the grounds that: “The proposal is contrary to the provisions of the Green Wedge Zone; The operation of the uses over a number of years continues to raise
concerns with Council about the likelihood that proposed permit conditions will be complied with; The proposed changes will significantly impact upon the Green Wedge amenity; The intensification of the restaurant use is disproportionate to the scale and viability of the vineyard on the land; The proposal will create an undesirable precedent which disregards the clear and unambiguous Green Wedge Policies of the Government and the Green Wedge stakeholders.” What a change of tune at VCAT. The 60-patron limit effectively endorsed by councillors morphs effortlessly into 150 in the hands of planners and lawyers, even when the shire planning expert says the number should be 75 patrons tops. Was councillor permission sought for this radical alteration to their vote? Did they see the new draft permit conditions the shire has proposed? Is the shire really devoted to keeping the green wedge “green” when it repeatedly promotes policies that would have the opposite effect? Objectors, T’Gallant, the shire and VCAT all believe this is a seminal case, which, depending on the decision the tribunal reaches, could crack open for business all 12 green wedge zones around Melbourne, already under attack from the state government The 150-patron limit the shire has put forward appears to expose its GWhugging rhetoric as empty and cynical spin.
Book traces official Aboriginal ‘protection’ HISTORIAN Marie Fels’s book ‘I Succeeded Once’: The Aboriginal Protectorate on the Mornington Peninsula 1839-1840 will be launched at Mornington Library at 4pm on 23 September. The book makes the work of William Thomas – the official government protector of the Boon Wurrung (Bunurong) people – accessible to anthropologists, archaeologists, historians and the descendants of the Aboriginal people he wrote about in his diaries. The book is published by Aboriginal History at the Australian Centre for Indigenous History at Australian National University in Canberra. A spokeswoman said: “People who live, work, study, holiday or just have a general interest in the area from Melbourne to Point Nepean can learn about the original inhabitants who walked the land before it was cleared for agriculture and urban development. “Marie Fels supplements Thomas’s writings with other contemporary accounts and her exhaustive historical research sheds new light on critical events and the significant places of the Boon Wurrung people. “Of importance is the critical review of information about the kidnapping of Boon Wurrung people from the Mornington Peninsula.” Book details at www.aboriginal history.org.
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Veteran vibrations: Andrew Farrell, right, and David McMillan, aka Wizard & Oz, play Peninsula Community Threatre in Mornington as part of the second Peninsula Festival of Arts & Ideas: Arts Alive 2011 next month.
Wiz and Oz jazz up events THE amazing Andrew Farrell and David McMillan, aka Wizard & Oz, are something to behold. With their interesting look, vast and diverse song list, and passionate, soulful performances, they are crowd favourites at some of the largest jazz festivals Australia-wide. Andrew’s piano prowess and Dave’s guitar playing add and compliment their rich, heartfelt voices. The talented men from the peninsula have been entertaining audiences all over Australia and New Zealand for more than 20 years. Imagine taking equal parts Tommy Emmanuel,
Chet Baker, Tom Jones, Liberace and Winifred Atwell. Add a splash of pizzazz and simply pour on stage; together they are mind-numbingly spectacular. Wizard & Oz bring their blend of spellbinding jazz to Mornington Peninsula Shire’s “Arts Alive 2011” program with a performance in The Studio @ PCT, Wilsons Rd, Mornington, at 8pm on Friday 7 October. Pre-sale tickets are $30 from Nepean Music Centre, phone 5975 0293, or at the door on the night. BYO drinks with tea, coffee and nibbles provided. Simon Mills
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Your Local Markets
Grow, re-use, handmade, new, recycle In this current economic climate we can’t afford to be complacent in how we spend our hard earned cash and leisure time. Last year it became clear to us what kind of market the people wanted. News flash! Some people call it ‘trash’, some call it ‘treasure’, others may say that it is ‘recycling’ which would be an argument for being more environmentally friendly. Whatever your ‘karma’, we are back! Market @ Drive In is a market for stall holders selling a wide range of goods; fresh produce, plants, antiques & collectibles, art/craft, toys, clothing, tools, either new or pre-loved. For buyers who are ‘seeking’ to find the un-expected or just a day out! The market is truly the ‘market for everyone’; there is something for the girls, something for the guys, something for the kids; with a budget for everyone. Often the 1st buyers to the market are the pro’s, rummaging thru ‘ Grandpa Jack’s ‘ stall, looking for ‘treasures’ to place in their Antique shops. Why pay a premium, get there before they do! There is a wide variety of ‘homemade – homegrown’ goods available to purchase. Thinking about de-cluttering at home, have excess stock at work which needs to move? Why not bring it down to the market, have some fun, meet new people, make dollars! So come along and visit our Heritage Victoria & National Trust Listed Drive-In. Shel’s Diner, 1950s retro, is open from 8am for Brekky & Brunch. Enjoy an Egg & Bacon roll, Scones, Jam & Cream, hot & cold drinks, Dip n’Dots ice cream and so much more, sit in or grab a bite to stroll around. There is even a adventure
playground for the kids. The market is open Sunday, Sept. 25th 2011, then every 2nd & 4th Sunday in the month, Oct. thru to May 2012 (closed Christmas Day). Plus every Sunday in January 2012 from 8am. Location; The Dromana Drive In, 133 Nepean Hwy, Dromana. For more information including dates of up coming markets, stall holder details, see our web site, www.drivein.net.au/market.htm ‘The Market for Everyone’
Craft Markets Australia CMA has operated craft and produce markets for the past 37 years, starting a craft market phenomenon back in 1975 with the now iconic Red Hill Community Market. The Mornington Racecourse Market and Red Hill Community Market have the well earned reputation of being the peninsula’s premier markets. Visitors to both events are rewarded with excellent outdoor shopping experiences in an ideal outdoor environment all year
round. With the pre Christmas shopping season upon us, there was many original unique gift ideas, something for everyone. Flavored with both modern and traditional influences, shoppers can experience countless wonders skillfully hand made by over 300 talented stallholders. A great family day out with entertainment for the kids and live music. Next markets: Red Hill Community Market, October 1st 8am to 1pm
(Mornington Peninsula Hinterland Scarecrow Festival launch). Mornington Racecourse Market, October 16th 9am to 2pm. (visit www.craftmarkets. com.au for more dates) Parking $3 at both events, dogs are prohibited. Office: 03 5976 3266 Email: marketinfo@craftmarkets.com.au Mobile (market days): 0412839417
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Your Local Markets Boneo Community Market IF you’re looking for a true country market then the Boneo Community Market fits the bill. Set in the rural market gardening area of Boneo on the Mornington Peninsula, you will find up to 200 sites with stallholders setting up their wares. All goods sold are either home made or grown and you will find everything from local fresh vegetables and fruit, plants, artwork, crafts, bread, baked goods, preserves, jewellery, wooden items, knitting and sewing, and much more! While there you can pick up a coffee or tea, stop for breakfast or brunch at the many food stalls and entertain the children at the farmyard or jumping castle. Alternatively you might like to sit and have a Devonshire tea in the hall. The market is held from 8am to 12noon on the Boneo Reserve Oval, every 3rd Saturday of each month all year round. Ample parking is available for a small fee of 50c.
Main Street Mornington Market is every Wednesday SPRING is a time of rebirth and renewal and so it seems fitting that Main Street Mornington comes alive this spring with the launch of its new logo and branding. The fabulous logo will evoke different emotions and reactions in everyone, some will see water and waves, some the special Main Street Mornington ‘Ms’, others feel the festival flags or make the connection with seaside and the yacht flags blowing in the wind. Enjoy! As with the seasons, so much is changing on Main Street. With sunshine beaming down and the fresh spring breeze blowing away the winter woollies, Main Street is buzzing and we all have a spring in our step! Spring is an exciting time in Mornington. Take a meander down Main Street and see this season’s new fashions and designs in our Main Street boutiques, chain stores and jewellers. Restaurants and Cafes
have new and exciting menus showcasing seasonal produce to make your mouth water, and our beauty salons and day spas have reinvigorating packages to break free of the winter blues. Bookshops, gift and home ware stores have new and exciting on-trend stock to inspire you, and if that doesn’t get you excited, all your everyday business facilities are at your fingertips. The Main Street Market takes place every Wednesday – rail or shine! As the longest running street market in Victoria, being nearly 30 years old, visitors come from far and wide to sample the home made, home grown and home baked goods, and to soak up the vibrant atmosphere that the Wednesday market is famous for. For further information visit www. morningtonchamber.com.au Main Street Mornington has so much to offer – where the shops meet the sea
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Tales of bird brains – human and feathered THE Emu knows a few things about birds, as you might expect, so was highly amused when reading about the annual fuss over swooping magpies. The boffins at the Department of Sustainabiloty and Environment have been telling us for years that sticking stickers of big eyes on the backs of our bicycle helmets will scare off the maggies during spring. A newish thing is plastic ties attached to stackhats, supposed to keep away the black and white swoopers, some of whom are my good mates. Now there is a counter view – a university animal behaviourist, Professor Gisela Kaplan, tells us the big eyes, My Favourite Martian antennas, sunglasses and helmets actually encourage magpies to swoop bike riders.
She said they make riders look more threatening so maggies will be more inclined to swoop, clacking their beaks and trying to whack us with their wings. Who do you believe? Prof Kaplan said: “They know humans, of course, but if someone wears all sorts of gear it looks like something from Mars, and that’s what they respond to. “They don’t mind the size of the predator. The more dangerous it seems, the more they have to act against it.� Up to 65 swooping locations have
been recorded in Victoria this spring on the DSE website, with most in Melbourne but only three on the peninsula. But Prof Kaplan said “deterrents� could have the opposite effect. A magpie will alter the angle of attack and try to strike around the neck or go for the face, she said.
It’s a yolk “COUNCILLORS have a big enough burden to bear,� says Mrs Emu over her morning boiled egg (how can she be so callously cannibalistic?) “without having to put up with damned nuisances.� She spits out the word, and a bit of yolk with it. The Emu has to agree timidly and wait to be told the event that has prompted such vituperation. “The council has had to look at its policy on dealing with nuisances who waste its time with questions and demands for information. Nitpickers, they are. Damned nitpickers. “They should ban them. They should ignore them. Write them nasty letters. Refuse to talk to them.� They should do all three? Mrs Emu does tend to drift into illogic during these tirades. The louder she talks the more illogical she becomes. But – she is reaching a crescendo. The neighbours will be listening. How embarrassing. “They should microchip these nuisances and lock them in the pound,� she honks, then subsides, triumphant at having come up with such a brilliant logical solution to the nuisance problem.
The Emu fears she will write to her councillor this very day. Then he thinks, perhaps he could be named a nuisance, be microchipped and impounded. Breakfast time would have to be more serene in the pound, and almost certainly free of flying yolk.
Daddy Fast Bucks A SUNDAY newspaper reported that wealthy developers can fast track multi-million dollar projects through the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal under a new user pays system. Attorney-General Robert Clark announced that developers could pay a fee of $3000 – double the current amount – plus a new daily hearing fee of $3115 to put projects on a ‘’major cases list’’. The proposed system applies to residential projects worth $10 million plus, and industrial and commercial projects worth $5 million plus. Mr Clark said the system would minimise delays on big projects that created much needed jobs. The government’s plan to cut delays at the VCAT – sometimes called ‘’the people’s tribunal’’ – means developers can get disputed projects onto the list in 18 weeks instead of the usual 40 weeks. The report said local councils, legal groups and consumer bodies bagged
the user pays scheme, saying it was a two-tier justice system, one for the rich and one for the rest of us. Objectors to big projects on the peninsula will have less time to get organised. For “organised� read “raise the cash to hire lawyers�. They’ll have less than half the time to make lamingtons and seek donations. Sounds like a blow to democracy.
Many i-rate payers SEEMS the denizens of Knox share similar concerns about councillors and rates to peninsula residents. Knox Ratepayers Association is calling for all Victorian ratepayer groups to combine forces and pressure the state government to improve the quality of councillors and in turn better manage our rate dollars. The association has organised an allday forum from 10am on Saturday 12 November. The venue is not confirmed but is likely to be Monash University’s Caulfield campus and cost is $10 a head. Forum topics will include: ď Ž The role of ratepayers’ associations and their responsibility to promote public debate about local government issues that affect ratepayers. ď Ž Understanding constitutional law that governs councils. ď Ž Improving the quality of councillors; the role of councillors versus CEOs versus the VCAT; skills councillors should have. ď Ž Increasing the efficiency of council operations. “Knox Ratepayers Association has
taken the initiative to get this forum together based on feedback from other ratepayer groups who, like us, are suffering a feeling of helplessness in getting our voices heard at local council and state government levels,� association president Lenette Griffin said. “Out of control rate increases need to be brought back in line with today’s economy, community affordability and service levels.� The Emu bets there will be a few peninsula people at the forum.
Governor a wag VICTORIA’S new Governor, Alex Chernov, who started in April, makes his first official visit to the Mornington Peninsula on 22 October. The Emu hears he will spend a full day in our neck of the woods with a highlight being a gathering with pupils from four primary schools in our 150th birthday towns – Rye, Dromana, Mornington and Hastings. Perhaps he will tell the story of when he used to wag school once a week during his final year at Melbourne High in the 1950s. No playing billiards or riding escalators for our Gov, though; he headed to the State Library and pored over books. The former Supreme Court judge and later chancellor of Melbourne University will no doubt inspire some with stories about working hard. The 72-year-old was born in Lithuania. His family the Russian Red Army to settle in Australia. ď Ž Send gossip and hot news tips to The Emu at emutips@yahoo.com.au
Legal centres fight against tougher terms RESEARCH shows that the more information people have about crime and sentencing, the less likely they are to support harsh penalties, according to acting principal lawyer Brendan Stackpole of the Peninsula Community Legal Centre. “Community members armed with all the information that would be available to judges or magistrates would generally impose similar or more lenient sentences,� Mr Stackpole said. “Research demonstrates that public opinion about sentencing is largely built on widely held misconceptions about crime and sentencing. “Tough on crime law and order approaches do not reduce crime, as they do not address its causes. “The most effective way to
Expressions of Interest Membership of the Somers Foreshore Committee of Management Inc. Nominations are being sought from the community for membership of a Committee of Management that will manage the foreshore reserve in Somers. The Committee is responsible for the day to day management, care and protection of the foreshore reserve on behalf of both the local community and the wider Victorian community. This is a unique opportunity to become actively involved in management of a highly significant area of coastal reserve. Key attributes being sought include interest and enthusiasm, a commitment to caring, protecting and managing the foreshore reserve of Somers and an approach to the task that includes maximising community involvement and participation. Specific interest or skills in one or more of the following areas would be highly regarded • Knowledge of community diversity, interest and needs
• Community liaison, education and/or training
• Coastal ecology
• Tourism and marketing
• Knowledge of local natural environment
• Committee and meeting procedures, and administration
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• Aboriginal and cultural heritage
reduce crime is through early intervention and therapeutic approaches which substantially reduce offending compared to strictly punitive measures.� Peninsula Community Legal Centre is one of the state’s 51 legal centres promoting the Smart Justice campaign promoting understanding of criminal justice policies that are “effective, evidence-based and human rights compliant�. The legal centres work with offenders, victims and others involved in the criminal justice system. The Smart Justice campaign is financially backed by the Victoria Law Foundation and the Reichstein Foundation. Mr Stackpole is “encouraging the community to inform them-
selves on key issues relating to the criminal justice system, rather than be influenced by political statements and media hype�. “Mandatory minimum penalties of imprisonment for certain offences are currently being looked into by the state government, including for children. “Such penalties remove decision-makers’ ability to take individuals’ circumstances into account, leading to potential injustice. “They also carry a significant economic cost, with no corresponding benefit.� For details about the Smart Justice campaign, visit www. smartjustice.org.au. Contact Peninsula Community Legal Centre on 9783 3600 or www.pclc.org.au.
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Elegance and sophistication on a grand scale CUSTOM-built to the current owner’s specifications, this modern and extremely elegant home has everything a large family requires. A grand lifestyle awaits as you enter up a circular driveway that leads directly to the front entrance and double garage. The formal entrance has high ceilings, and a sweeping staircase takes you up to family’s four bedrooms. The massive master bedroom has space for a lounge suite, and table and chairs to become a leisure and work place away from the hustle and bustle of family life. There is also an office downstairs so you can take your pick as to where best to work. Double bi-fold doors separate the formal area from the main living areas, a stunning master chef kitchen complete with granite bench tops, a large pantry, electric oven and gas hotplates, which will serve the family well. The meals and family room area is surrounded by floor to ceiling bay windows that overlook the in-ground, solar-heated, fully fenced pool, which brings resort-style class to this already impressive property. Heavily reduced, the opportunity to purchase a grand home in a dress circle location is now even closer.
Address: 6 Avery Court, MOUNT MARTHA Price: $820,000+ Agency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street Mornington, 5977 2255 Agent: Lina Luppino, 0419 571 583
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Presented to a high standard Brand new quality townhouse LOCATED within easy access of Bentons Square shopping centre, public transport and reserves, this delightful package is perfect for a growing family as it is in a secure and well-established court setting. The home offers three large bedrooms plus a study, and the generous master bedroom has ensuite and walk-in robe. The sunny kitchen has a wall oven and dishwasher. Individually zoned areas include a dining room, a formal lounge with vaulted ceilings and an open fireplace, and a family room at the rear of the home, which overlooks the rear yard. Gas ducted heating is throughout the home and there is air-conditioning as well. The good-sized double garage has rear access to the yard for easy movement of trailer or boat.
Address: 6 Billabong Close, MORNINGTON Price: $550,000 – $585,000 Agency: Conley Luff Real Estate, 188 Main Street, Mornington 5975 7733 Agent: Kayn Luff, 0416 265 337 MORNINGTON
1/39 Separation St
THIS single-storey townhouse is one of only two on the block and within easy walking distance of amenities but is tucked away in a quiet side street. The floor plan incorporates three generous bedrooms, with the main bedroom having an ensuite and access to a timber deck. There is gas ducted heating throughout and the modern kitchen has quality, stainless steel appliances, granite bench tops and breakfast bar. The open-plan living areas have polished timber floors and there are carpets and tiles in the bedrooms and wet areas respectively. With fully landscaped gardens, sealed driveway and a host of top quality fixtures and fittings, no expense has been spared in the construction and furnishing of this modern, contemporary home.
Address: 1/1 Moorfield Avenue, ROSEBUD Price: $485,000 Agency: David Short Real Estate, 1377 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud, 5986 8188 Agent: Wayne Robertson, 0438 255 594 MORNINGTON
2/39 Separation St
MOUNT MARTHA
6 Pineview Crt
MOUNT MARTHA
12 Barossa Crt
MAKE THE MOVE TO BEACHSIDE Set amongst beautifully established gardens in a peaceful location this character filled 3 bedroom home has been refurbished and sits on a compact block. Boasting a light and bright interior, polished floorboards, down lights, ceiling fan, lounge with gas log fireplace, ducted gas heating, main bedroom with spa bath. With further scope to extend this property will delight all who inspect. Price: $480,000-$510,000
BRAND NEW AND EXQUISITE Brand new home of contemporary luxury over two levels. Within walking distance of Main Street shops, cafes and restaurants. Includes: 3 bedrooms, main with FES & WIR, main bathroom with granite bench tops & bath, modern kitchen with granite bench tops. Large living/dining & sliding doors to north facing outdoor entertaining area, many features too numerous to mention. Price: $640,000-$680,000
PERFECT POSITION AND THE PRICE IS RIGHT! Everything you need is at your fingertips with this beautifully maintained 3 to 4 bedroom. Within walking distance to shops, parks and transport. The front lounge room looks out to the garden and the kitchen/family room leads out to the undercover terrace. The main bedroom has a feature bay window, WIR and FES. There are two further bedrooms with WIR’s and sparkling bathroom. Price: $430,000-$460,000
WHERE THE BUSH MEETS THE BAY Set in a quiet court in one of the most sought after locations in Mount Martha, this charming home is nestled on the edge of the Balcombe Estuary with easy access via the boardwalk to the Mt. Martha Village and beach. Whilst enjoying lovely views of the bay, it could have spectacular views by undertaking a minor renovation. Price: On Application
MOUNT MARTHA
MORNINGTON
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Contact: Louise Varigos 0428 148 468
Inspect: Saturdays 12.00 - 12.30
14 Mathew St
POSITION PERFECT – MOTIVATED VENDOR SAYS SELL A prized “Old Mt Martha” beachside location that is just a short stroll to the beach, estuary, shops, tennis courts and schools. Set on a bush block of 700sqm. approx. this solid brick home consists of 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, open plan kitchen/family meals area and a large living area with vaulted ceilings and open fire place. Delightful outdoor decking with room to improve or extend! Price: $545,000 Contact: Louise Varigos 0428 148 468
Inspect: Saturdays 11.00 - 11.30
Contact: Louise Varigos 0428 148 468
16 Moomba St
ROMANTICALLY CAPTIVATING This gorgeous cottage has 3 bedrooms, 1 fully renovated bathroom with spa, timber kitchen with all up to the minute appliances including dishwasher. Spacious and cosy lounge with wood heater, separate dining area and polished timber floors. Picture windows overlooking the olde worlde meandering gardens give a feel of romance and hint of an era gone by. Price: $530,000-$550,000 Contact: Louise Varigos 0428 148 468
209 Main Street, Mornington
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Contact: Maree Greensill 0417 515 207
Inspect: Saturdays 11.00 - 11.30
25 Gleneagles Ave
ONLY METRES FROM THE BEACH Lovely 3 bedroom home with the cliff top walking tracks, beach and shops at your fingertips. The large 781m2 block gives the option of extending out, adding a 2nd level to capture sea views, redevelop or sub-divide (STCA). Consisting of two large living areas, formal living with feature bay window and Coonara fireplace and the kitchen/family room has French doors out to the huge deck. Price: $590,000-$620,000 Contact: Maree Greensill 0417 515 207
Inspect: Saturdays 3.00 - 3.30
Contact: Louise Varigos 0428 148 468 or Maree Greensill 0417 515 207 Inspect: Saturdays 2.00-2.30pm
11a York St
BEACHSIDE VACANT LAND With plans and permits in place this 280sqm block can secure you the lifestyle you have always dreamt about and all just a leisurely stroll to Main Street, Mornington has to offer. The proposed 22 square townhouse will have three bedrooms, study, ensuite, modern kitchen, family and dining room and extensive lounge area plus laundry and powder room. Price: $340,000-$360,000 Contact: Louise Varigos 0428 148 468
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Subtle tones make for a distinguished home PRIVATELY hidden from the street behind a stand of large trees and remote security gate, this quality home has been built with obvious care and attention to detail. The work in the polished parquetry floors alone indicates the wonderful condition of the property. A formal lounge can be closed off from the hallway, but accessed from the large and spacious openplan kitchen and dining area. The kitchen has an island breakfast bar and the dining area will easily accommodate a large dining table. There are three bedrooms and a separate study could be a fourth bedroom if required. There is another very large family living area at the rear of the house, and a private, undercover barbecue area adjoins the double garage. This is a property for discerning buyers who will appreciate a discreet property that offers peace and security while being close to schools, transport and shops.
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One for the modern family LOCATED within the popular Peninsula Sands Estate and surrounded by similar highquality homes, this near-new modern family home offers three large bedrooms, two with built-in robes. The master bedroom has an ensuite and walk-in robe. The huge, open-plan kitchen and living areas are ideal for entertaining on a large scale or for enjoying family fun around the billiard table or bar. There is easy access from the family room to the side and rear yards, which are fantastic and safe places for the kids to play. There is also a separate room at the rear of the home that can be used as a children’s playroom, home office or guest bedroom. The property has a double brick garage with access through to the rear yard. This is a home a the young and growing family needing a roomy and comfortable residence or the perfect retirement home for the active couple who still require space to move. Address: 22 Parkedge Circuit, ROSEBUD Price: $489,000 Agency: T. Hobson Real Estate, 1245 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud 5986 8811 Agent: Alex Menassa, 0419 328 775
1 Ellinbank Crescent, MORNINGTON $489,000 Stockdale & Leggo, 193 Point Nepean Road, Dromana, 5987 3233 Anthony McDermott, 0403 161 125
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Set in a quiet and private court setting this lovely home is just a mere 600m (approx) from the beach and the Dromana shopping strip. This very neat and tidy home features sun filled rooms and wide open living spaces. Three spacious bedrooms, master with FES, two separate living areas, open plan kitchen/meals/living, GDH and ample bench space in kitchen. Solar electricity, double remote garage, landscaped gardens and easy to maintain. Public transport, churches, schools, doctors, café and restaurants all within easy walking distance. Live, lease or holiday the choice is yours!
This near new single residence is just a short walk to the Safety Beach foreshore and the multi million dollar Martha Cove marina. Set upon a smaller allotment - fully landscaped and easy to maintain. 3 spacious bedrooms, 1-2 living areas, stone bench tops in kitchen, gas ducted heating. Remote lock up garage with drive through access via real roller door. Long settlement available. Projected rental return of $330 approx per week. CALL NOW!
Price Inspect Contact
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$525,000 Sunday 1.30 – 2.00pm 03 5987 3233
5987 3233
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193 Point Nepean Road, Dromana VIC 3936
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Dazzling family haven
Stunning as-new presentation
A HOME to show off to your guests and friends, this near-new residence features a large, covered alfresco dining area at the front of the home and an outdoor lounge area for summer entertaining as well as an impressive formal lounge and dining room. There is a sparkling kitchen with red tile splashback and tiled floors. The four bedrooms are all carpeted and have built-in robes with the main bedroom having a large ensuite with double shower and walk-in robe. Set on a large, slightly elevated 700 square metre approx corner allotment, the home is filled with life’s little luxuries. The property is available with vacant possession so new purchasers can move straight in and enjoy what is a roomy and lowmaintenance home, but rest easy as the property is still under builder’s warranty.
THIS fabulous beachside residence is so close to popular main street shopping and cafes you will barely need the car. Quality designed and tastefully decorated, the townhouse has three bedrooms, including a main with ensuite. The second bedroom is double bed size and the third bedroom will take a single bed. The beautiful living areas all have rich, deep polished floorboards and the designer kitchen has the latest in modern appliances. For summer entertaining there is a private, landscaped courtyard and there is a single garage. With brand spanking new presentation throughout, this is a stellar opportunity to purchase right in the heart of town.
Address: 2 Jarrod Drive, HASTINGS Price: $419,950 Agency: Century 21 Homeport 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555 Agent: Kerry-Lee Marshall, 0408 363 686
Address: 1/10 Kent Street, MORNINGTON Price: $470,000 – $520,000 Agency: Conley Luff Real Estate, 188 Main Street, Mornington 5975 7733 Agent: Leigh Donovan, 0418 106 309
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$950,000 - $1,050,000
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Inspect by appointment 4 Cottage Place
Inspect by appointment 24 Jacaranda Crescent
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$495,000 - $550,000
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$555,000 - $585,000
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$690,000 - $740,000
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8 Ella Bella Way
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$260,000 - $270,000
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NEG OVER $320,000
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$470,000 - $520,000
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NEG OVER $380,000
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Inspect Saturday 12-12.30pm or by appointment
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2/14 Fleet Street
Inspect Saturday 11-11.30am or by appointment 2/13 Brent Street
5975 7733
Inspect Sat 1-1.30pm or by appointment 3/11-13 Johns Road
Inspect Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment
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This unique 24 lot sub-division at 610 Esplanade provides a wonderful opportunity to build your dream home by the sea. Rarely does land so close to the Esplanade become available to the public.
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Email or call Geoff Luff: 0416 142 336 geoff@conleyluff.com.au
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SET in a quiet court in one of the most sought-after locations in Mount Martha, this grand Tudor-style home is on a fabulous block of 956 square metres approx and is nestled on the edge of the Balcombe Estuary with easy access to the boardwalk, which meanders down to Mount Martha Village and the beach. The window furnishings and floor coverings are in good condition with polished floorboards in another living area. While already enjoying lovely views of Port Phillip Bay, new owners could extend the property upwards ( STCA) to further enhance the view.
For more information visit: www.bayvista.com.au
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Where the bush meets the bay
Address: 12 Barossa Court, MOUNT MARTHA Price: Contact Agent Agency: Honor Baxter Real Estate 7a Bay Road, Mount Martha 5976 6688 Agent: Maree Greensill, 0417 515 207
LOT 21/23, 610 ESPLANADE, MOUNT MARTHA - FROM $950,000
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HEAR the distinct crunch of the gravel as you come up the drive of this privately situated home only a short walk to the beach. Elevated to catch the summer breeze, this wellpresented home has timber decks both front and back with natural bush outlooks. Multiple ceiling levels give each room their own atmosphere. The kitchen is a real find with a pitched ceilings and skylights really opening up the area. There is a magnificent island breakfast bar where the whole family can sit, and access to a timber deck. There is a formal lounge with slate tile floor and a lower ceiling that provides a feeling of quiet and reflection with a pleasant outlook to the garden. There are three bedrooms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including a main with ensuite â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a family bathroom, separate laundry and double garage. On a fully landscaped and wellmaintained allotment, this home is an absolute must to inspect.
Address: 44 Buena Vista Drive, RYE Price: $529,000 Agency: John Kennedy Real Estate, 2327 Point Nepean Road, Rye 5985 8800 Agent: John Kennedy, 0401 984 842
5986 8188
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SHORT REAL ESTATE PTY. LTD.
ROSEBUD
$310,000
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44 Years on the Peninsula www.davidshort.com.au
ROSEBUD
$519,500
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$450,000
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$330,000
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$297,500
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$459,000
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$880,000
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$359,500
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$360,000
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$365,000
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$416,000
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1377 Point Nepean Rd, Rosebud > MORNINGTON NEWS realestate 22 September 2011
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For Sale
12 Thurloo Drive, Safety Beach Buy off the plan & save
For Sale
Two x two storey residences, each with 3 bedrooms, master with FES & WIR, rumpus room, formal lounge, kitchen/meals/family area and main bathroom. Double lock up garage with extra storage. This is a Pearlhill Development, specs and plans available on request. Inspect today and choose from a wide range of Àttings and colours.
32 Meridian Way, Mornington Inspired living and entertaining
$875,000
This brilliantly designed and precision built home is on a large 1406m2 block and offers four bedrooms, master with spa ensuite, study, formal and informal living areas, expansive kitchen with stone bench tops and high quality appliances. Key additions include a large entertaining deck, second driveway (ideal for boat or caravan) leading to a large workshop, porcelain tiles and wool carpet, with ducted heating & refrigerated cooling.
$895,000
Price: $750,000 - $780,000
Price: 1/12 Thurloo Drive: - App.
29 squares, 500sqm block 2/12 Thurloo Drive: - App. 32 squares, 800sqm block
Inspect: By Appointment
Inspect: By Appointment
For Sale
14 Thurloo Drive, Safety Beach An opportunity not to be missed
For Sale
Walking distance from Martha Cove Marina and approx. 500 meters from the Safety Beach fore-shore this superb, luxury two storey townhouse is almost completed. Approx. 27 squares of living comprise three bedrooms plus a parents retreat, 2 bathrooms and a powder room and two separate living areas. The kitchen has Caesar stone bench tops with tiled splash back, Smeg stainless steel appliances, designer tap wear, Rinnai 24hr gas hot water and the living areas have heating with programmable thermostat and split system air conditioning, generous allowance of lighting and television points & alarm system.
Prime block for land ready to build your dream home or holiday house upon. Situated a mere 500m to the Safety Beach foreshore and boat ramp and a casual walk from the multi-million dollar Martha Cove marina. Land Size approx 958 sqm.
For Sale R L DO SEL N VE ST MU
Price: $595,000
Price: $695,000-$740,000
Inspect: By Appointment
Inspect: By Appointment
4 Lesa Court, Mount Martha Home sweet home Located in a quiet court close to local schools and shopping centre, this family home has four large bedrooms plus a study. The formal lounge has a bay window, there is an open plan second living area, family room, meals area and kitchen. Entertain with family and friends over looking alfresco area and inground solar heated, salt chlorinated pool. Double lock up garage with rear access. Two good sized garden sheds and a large backyard with plenty of room for kids to play. Central heating, evaporative cooling and split system heating and cooling.
For Sale R L DO SEL N VE ST MU
rs ffe ered o l Price: $595,000 - $640,000 Al nsid Inspect: Saturday 1.00-1.30pm co
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8 Chateaux Close, Mount Martha Look out summer here we come! This absolutely stunning entertainers home consists of Àve large bedrooms, master with parents retreat and FES. If you love entertaining this grand home is for you! Open plan living with a modern kitchen, European appliances and breakfast bar central to family and meals area overlooking alfresco decking and sandstone in ground salt water and solar heated pool. From the rumpus/lounge room to the pool area, your family and friends will envy the large space that surround the home.
rs fe red f l o e Price: $740,000 - $770,000 Al nsid co Inspect: Saturday 2.00-2.30pm
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119 Seaview Avenue, Safety Beach Seaview at Martha Cove
> MORNINGTON NEWS realestate 22 September 2011
6 Avery Court, Mount Martha Elegant and sophisticated on a grand scale A luxury two storey rendered Simmons home situated in cul de sac location of prestigious Mount Martha location. The grand entrance has high ceilings and a sweeping stair case leading to the family’s four bedrooms and large retreat with balcony overlooking a semi-rural vista. The double bi- fold doors separate the formal area from the main living areas. A Master chef kitchen with granite bench tops has large pantry and the meals and family room area surrounded by Áoor to ceiling bay window overlooking in-ground pool. Vendor must sell - All offers will be considered.
rs ffe ered o l Price: $820,000 + Al nsid Inspect: Saturday 12.00-12.30pm co
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82-84 Eumeralla Grove, Mt Eliza Build your dream home HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! A rare opportunity to secure your own piece of prestigious Mt Eliza. This fantastic elevated allotment of approx. 1449m2 allows the successful purchaser to build their dream home and sit back and enjoy the views and location. Located in a quiet area and including architectural designs, working drawings, engineers designs and computations, soil reports, 5star energy rating report, stamped council approved permit, pool deposit and survey report. Priced to sell.
Price: $310,000 - $340,000 Inspect: By Appointment
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MORNINGTON PENINSULA PROPERTY SELLOUT Investors and DEVELOPERS OFFER: FUNDING FROM ͻ ϱϬй sĞŶĚŽƌ dĞƌŵƐ owner occupiers DO NOT MISS OUT ͻ ĂůĂŶĐĞ Ϯ LJĞĂƌƐ DEVELOPER ͻ /ŵŵĞĚŝĂƚĞ ŽĐĐƵƉĂƟŽŶ EŽ ƐŝŵŝůĂƌ ƉƌŽĚƵĐƚƐ ĂƌĞ ŽŶ
TOO GOOD TO MISS
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DROMANA SELF STORAGE GARAGE DEVELOPMENT SITE WITH PA 3351 SQM
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Mini-tradies Factories from $149,000 or rent at discounted price from $869pm + gst
Mini-tradies factories in Mornington From 71sqm @ $149,000
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INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL
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Time for action on pizza parlour
A deli-cious business
THIS long-established restaurant is positioned in a small residential shopping strip that includes a fish and chip shop and licensed supermarket. With no immediate opposition in the area, this very well equipped business has excellent plant and equipment including walk-in cool room and freezer.
PERFECTLY positioned in busy Main Street, this popular deli serves a wide variety of sit-down and takeaway meals with strong coffee sales also. The interior is well fitted out with a good commercial kitchen. There is seating for 60 diners inside and 16 outside. The business can be run either as a family concern or with staff. Average takings are about $9000 per week. Delicatessen, MORNINGTON Price: $220,000 + SAV Agency: Kevin Wright Real Estate 72 Main Street, Mornington 5977 2255 Agent: Kevin Wright, 0417 564 454
Pizza & Pasta, MORNINGTON Lease Price: $200pw + GST +OGS Agency: Kevin Wright Real Estate 72 Main Street, Mornington 5977 2255 Agent: Gary Ralph, 0418 535 503
Factory with residential loft MEASURING approximately 380 square metres, this former recording studio and shop lends itself to a multitude of uses. It’s perfect for the small business owner or ideal for creative purposes with artists, photographers and manufacturers sure to show interest. The property is for genuine sale with motivated vendors keen to sell.
Address: 12 David Court, ROSEBUD Price: $250,000 – $270,000 Agency: Stockdale & Leggo Rosebud 1089 Point Nepean Road, 5689 8600 Agent: Jon Perrett, 0405 123 921
Prime investment on the menu ARGUABLY the most prominent site in the industrial heart of Carrum Downs, this versatile property includes takeway food shop, warehouse and two offices. The anchor tenant is the Homestyle Café, which has a new 5x5x5 year lease. There are also 22 on-site car parks.The total land area measures 1647 square metres with all properties on the one title. Current return is $72,504 per year (approx).
1-4/2 Brett Drive, CARRUM DOWNS Auction: Friday 23 September at 2pm Agency: Nichols Crowder, 2/1 Colemans Road, Carrum Downs, 9775 1535 Agent: Richard Wraith, 0419 564 528
To advertise in the next edition of the Mornington News commercial real estate section, contact Jason Richardson on 0421 190 318 or email jason@mpnews.com.au > MORNINGTON NEWS realestate 22 September 2011
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INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL
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Security solutions
Healthy living
THIS business installs and services security systems including, but not limited to, surveillance cameras, digital video recorders, video intercom systems, domestic and commercial alarm panels, apartmentstyle and gated community access control panels plus ongoing client maintenance and upgrades. The current owner has all necessary licences and registrations to operate. The business does require a person with industry experience.
THIS health food store has no opposition in the town and is well established with a large customer base. It sells a wide range of organic groceries, bulk foods, fruit, vegetables, supplements and beauty products. It also has a large practitioner, herbal dispensary and clinic room available for consultations. A new POS system has been installed. The business also offers a well established website with regular weekly sales.
Security, CARRUM DOWNS Price: $160,000 Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151
Health Food, HASTINGS Price: $159,900 + stock (app. $45,000) Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151
Business Sales Specialists www.latessabusiness.com.au
50 Playne Street Frankston
Tel: (03) 9781 1588 HAIR SALON
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Good lease, very reasonable Long established in good Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s apparel for yoga, Cosy cafĂŠ easy to run with rent, small appealing salon part of town. 6 stations, gym, pÂŹilates etc. Well 2 staff. Opens Tues to Sat, with 3 stations, 2 basins, 3 dryers, 2 basins. Very known to locals, easy to run breakfasts, lunches etc. reception and kitchen/ reasonable rent, opening 5 ½ with 1 or 2 staff. Many repeat Good display, seating in and storage area. GD\V 7KLV ZLOO EH D JUHDW ÂżUVW customers. out, new lease available. NOW salon opportunity! NOW
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Tony Latessa: 0412 525 151
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AROUND THE PENINSULA
Priest resigns to run ‘parallel’ church By Keith Platt HASTINGS priest Father Greg Reynolds has resigned because of his beliefs. A member of the Catholic church for 32 years, Fr Reynolds intends continuing holding mass, but ones that are “more inclusive of women and gays”. Fr Reynolds, 58, ran into problems with the church hierarchy a year ago by advocating the ordination of women priests. He received support from members of his congregation at St Mary’s in Hastings, but his statement led to questioning of his commitment by his superiors. Fr Reynolds was summoned to a meeting with the Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne Denis Hart and basically told that there would be no disciplinary action against him provided he was less outspoken. However, wide publicity followed and Fr Reynolds was told “stop talking or resign”. Months later he was again contacted by the archbishop’s office with the message that no action was being taken. “I presume that if I take any more public action he would feel forced to sack me,” Fr Reynolds told The News last December. One year on and Fr Reynolds has decided he can no longer work within the confines of the Catholic church and wants to connect with the many people who have similar feelings. He says that the past 40 years has seen a steep decline in Catholics regularly attending church. “It’s gone from 65 per cent to under 15 per cent. They
are stark percentages,” Fr Reynolds said. “One of many reasons for this is the hierarchy’s policy on women priests. They’re not only against them, but also not allowing public discussion.” Fr Reynolds says his decision to leave the Catholic church was made during a three-month sabbatical visiting church groups in most state capitals. He used public transport while on his journey after having lost his driver’s licence. “There was a rumour I had gone to detox, but that’s not true,” he said. “I drink, but only in moderation.” He handed in his resignation two weeks ago and was due to return to St Mary’s last Sunday. His return will instead be a farewell lunch. His replacement at St Mary’s is Fr Grant O’Neill. Last week Fr Reynolds attended a conference in Sydney that discussed the issue of women priests. A woman priest ordained by a Catholic bishop in Germany was among the speakers. “She was ordained clandestinely and has been excommunicated three times by the church,” Fr Reynolds said. “There are at least three women bishops and 300 to 400 women priests in the world, mainly in America. “It’s like there’s a parallel church and the Catholic church just ignores it. It’s all a bit crazy. We live in interesting times.” Fr Reynolds sees his new church as probably being run from a rented hall
somewhere closer to Melbourne. “Services will celebrate the Eucharist in a Catholic way, but in a way that’s more inclusive of women and gays,” he said. “Maybe a few people will come from the peninsula, but I’m not poaching from the Catholic church. I’ll be making contact with those who have already walked away.” Fr Reynolds said members of his peninsula congregation “were sad that they had to say goodbye [to me], but they were understanding and most were supportive”. Fr Reynolds said his position would be that of “a priest without an appointment”. “Once a priest you’re always a priest, but I won’t be under a bishop or archbishop and am not allowed to perform official functions in the Catholic church.” He would also be deregistered as a marriage celebrant and unable to perform marriages. “I could apply to be a civil celebrant, but I don’t think it will come to that,” he said. One of Fr Reynolds’s parishoners said: “If he was a member of a religious order, they would have gone into bat for him but he won’t even get a job as a prison chaplain or as a missionary.” Resigned: Greg Reynolds plans to keep conducting mass the Catholic way.
Sea to see: How the artists envisage Airio Apartments will look from the outside and the inside.
Deposits paid for delayed high rise in Frankston By Keith Platt TWENTY-two potential buyers have each paid a $1000 deposit for an apartment in the high-rise block planned for Davey St, Frankston. Although a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal hearing is scheduled for 17 October to deal with one objection to the 13-storey, $50 million building, developer Ross Voci remains hopeful of ministerial intervention. “I’ve asked Planning Minister Matthew Guy to call it in and I’m hoping he’ll do it before the VCAT hearing,”
Mr Voci said on Tuesday last week. The objection to Mr Voci’s 45-metre high Airio building has been lodged by Dr Russell Rollinson, who practices neurology and clinical neurophysiology from his premises at 1 Plowman Place at the rear of the 89 apartments. “I’m all for people having a say, but everyone else in the community seems to be in favour of Airio, but the VCAT appeal is just causing a lot of confusion,” Mr Voci said. “It’s wasting a lot of time and precious resources and I believe the min-
ister will call it in. “It’s costing me a lot of money, but I’m a survivor and am committed to the project.” Mr Voci believes other developers will come forward with projects to revitalise Frankston once he gets permission to build. “Until there’s one [major project] locked up and on its way home, they’re holding back on their cheque books.” However, Mr Voci is opposed to the proposal for a 20-storey building on
Nepean Hwy opposite the Peninsula Centre. “It seems like a great development, but that’s not the spot for it,” he said. “Hopefully they’ll get something through.” The proposal for the Nepean Hwy building by father and son developers Greg and Sean Farmer has been knocked back by Frankston Council, although they too hope the planning minister will intervene on their behalf. Despite the hold up to Airio Apartments, real estate agents Hocking
Stuart this week held a “launch” for the project, showing potential buyers DVDs and artist impressions of the building that will dominate the skyline of central Frankston. A late change to the plans will see a half basement used for car parking at Airio instead of the $20,000 a space initially being paid to council. Mr Voci said no expense had been spared on the apartments, with emphasis being given to “high quality and functionality”.
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Pool setback as govt says no By Mike Hast FRANKSTONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S long-awaited aquatic centre has received a setback with the federal government knocking back a council request for millions of dollars of funding. The council was relying on getting between $5 and $8 million from Canberra to turn the basic aquatic centre into a â&#x20AC;&#x153;superâ&#x20AC;? centre. This would include a warm water hydrotherapy pool, wellness centre, water slides, splash deck, leisure pool with play area, extra gym space and a creche for a total cost of $3 million plus $5 million worth of environmentally sustainable design elements. But all is not lost as the council will reapply for the Regional Development Australia Fund money in November when round two opens, with successful applications announced next August. The development fund was massively oversubscribed as municipalities across Australia put up their hands for federal cash. In late May, Frankston Council finally agreed to build a pool complex after years of delays and missteps including a deal with Chisholm Institute falling through at the 11th hour. The complex in Samuel Sherlock Reserve will cost the city $18.5 million plus $12.5 million from the state government for a basic aquatic centre. The council was hoping the federal government would come to the party and enable it to build a super centre. and has gone ahead with design work. The pool, to be known as the Frankston Regional Aquatic Health and Wellness Centre, is the biggest single
investment ever made by the council. Mayor Kris Bolam said in a media release the centre would draw people from all around the southern region of Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, attracting more than 650,000 people a year. He said construction would start in 2013 and be ready mid-2014. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To create a truly modern facility â&#x20AC;Ś one that will attract the number of visitors required to make the centre economically viable in the long term, the full project â&#x20AC;&#x201C; stage one and two with therapy pools, water slides and more â&#x20AC;&#x201C; must be completed,â&#x20AC;? Cr Bolam said. The council wanted to build an environmentally sustainable pool in order to minimise the greenhouse gas emissions, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;An additional $18-$20 million must be found and we hope the Federal Government can assist Frankston City achieve this vital community infrastructure.â&#x20AC;?
Pool days: Artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drawing of the aquatic centre in Samuel Sherlock Reserve.
When mayor Kris met the Oppositionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tony MAYOR Kris Bolam met Opposition leader Tony Abbott in July to lobby for money for Frankstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aquatic centre. Cr Bolam had a 10-minute impromptu talk with Mr Abbott and his federal Liberal colleague and local MP Bruce Billson when Mr Abbott came to Frankston for an anti-carbon tax rally. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr Abbott said he would have a good look at allocating money for our aquatic centre project even if we miss out on Regional Development Austra-
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who claimed she was being intimidated by him. He left after police arrived and Ms Kasidis entered a car of one of the reporters to seek safety. The incident was posted on the internet and generated hundreds of comments. Later a Facebook page called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Declan Stephenson should be ashamedâ&#x20AC;? was created. Mr Billson condemned Mr Stephensonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behaviour, but late last year after the federal election, he thanked Mr
Stephenson in a speech in the Parliament: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were fortunate this year [2010] to have some new talent come in: Reagan Barry and Zoe Nottas were two young people whom I met... It is important to acknowledge [my] team: Geoff Shaw, Robert Latimer, Declan Stephenson, Ted Galloway, Paul and Pam Amos, my mate Tim Smith and Barry MacMillan, and too many more to name, who just kept contributing day in and day out.â&#x20AC;?
â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pipe dreamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; canal to fix cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flood risk By Keith Platt A CANAL from Knox to Western Port is vital flood protection for low-lying areas of Frankston, according to self-styled flood expert Alan Hood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a pipe dream that would cost hundreds of millions of dollars, but we have to do something.â&#x20AC;? An industrial designer, Mr Hood knows a bit about flooding, having once run a business draining swamps and now living smack bang in the middle of the floodplain north of Frankston at Bangholme. He carries a laptop computer crammed with graphics, photographs, maps and reports that support his assertion that all the low areas between Dandenong and Frankston will at some stage be subject to massive flooding. His photographs document recent and past floods in the area, events he says will be repeated â&#x20AC;&#x201C; probably on a larger scale â&#x20AC;&#x201C; because of development within the floodplain. Before building his house, Mr Hood found that previous floods had seen more than two metres of water pour through a primary school two kilometres south of his 5.5-hectare property. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I built my house site up by eight foot, but the floods suggested that probably wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t
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high enough,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what started my interest in floods.â&#x20AC;? Further impetus has come from anger at bureaucrats for what he sees as continual sidestepping of issues and not making the hard decisions needed to flood-proof an area stretching south from Dandenong to Frankston. He has seen drains silt up, approached authorities â&#x20AC;&#x153;and been told theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve all been fixedâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no point cutting drains through the primary dune [running parallel to Nepean Hwy from Mordialloc to Frankston] because the sea will just come inland, creating
a reverse flood.â&#x20AC;? Mr Hood said he long ago realised that development and freeways were creating a bigger flood problem and â&#x20AC;&#x153;studied like hellâ&#x20AC;? to make sure he was well armed with the facts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The engineers ignored my data and yet it would have been $50 million cheaper to run the [EastLink] freeway along the Carrum outfall â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they would only consider the reserve already set aside for the freeway.â&#x20AC;? In a tactic designed to make them think twice, Mr Hood has issued bureaucrats with â&#x20AC;&#x153;four or fiveâ&#x20AC;? safety warnings, which opens them up to charges of â&#x20AC;&#x153;assault if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an injury, or manslaughter if a deathâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told the environmental effects study [into the EastLink tollway] that it will send water towards Frankston and the resulting flood will be an act of negligence, not an accident.â&#x20AC;? He estimates there are up to 800 houses at Seaford that would be inundated in a major flood. As well as the canal from Knox, Mr Hood believes the once great wetland area between Seaford and Dandenong should have been declared a national park.
Govt investigates swamp retirement units plan By Mike Hast THE federal government’s Department of Environment is investigating a proposal to fill part of Tootgarook Swamp to build 36 units for retired people. The department’s compliance and enforcement branch has been alerted to the proposal by objectors to the plan. The department’s investigations will determine if the matter triggers the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The proposal is stage six of the Village Glen retirement complex in Rosebud West, which was started in 1980 and is home to about 900 people. Village Glen owner Charles Jacobsen, through the company Community Village Australia, wants to move about 27,000 cubic metres of earth excavated from Balaka St – where he is building a nursing home – to 9 St Elmos Close. The l2.7 hectares of land in Tootgarook wetlands is zoned residential and could be the site of units worth about $20 million. About 3000 truckloads of earth will be carted along Balaka St, Eastbourne Rd, Elizabeth St and into Sanctuary Park Dve and St Elmos Close to fill land to a height of 3.6 metres (‘Village Glen growing as 3000 truckloads fill swamp for units’, The News, 22/8/11). Objecting to the proposal are residents of Sanctuary Park Dve and St
Elmos Close as well as environmentalists led by the Southern Peninsula Flora and Fauna Association. SPIFFA has challenged the validity of an evaluation of the site’s importance – done for the developer by Ecology Partners – claiming it contains plains grassland, an endangered vegetation community. SPIFFA secretary Philip Jensen and the association’s ecology consultant Gidja Walker say Tootgarook Swamp could be precious enough for a Ramsar listing. (Ramsar is an international convention protecting wetlands of international importance.) Environment Minister Tony Burke’s department has written to objectors stating two rare species of birds have been sighted at Tootgarook – Latham’s snipe and the Australasian bittern. “A person proposing to take an action that is likely to have a significant impact on a matter of national environmental significance must refer their proposal to the department for assessment and approval. Substantial penalties apply to ... such an action without approval,” a Department of Environment officer wrote. “Officers of the Compliance and Enforcement Branch have initiated enquiries in the Village Glen expansion proposal with Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, the Victorian Department of
Sustainability and Environment and the proponent, the Village Glen.” SPIFFA says the intervention related to a failure to refer the presence, and the recent degradation, of a critically endangered vegetation community in an internationally important wetland. “This was despite SPIFFA’s formal objection, explicitly pointing this out, lodged on 6 March during the first stage of this sorry process,” the association said. “Federal investigators will be provided with evidence of alleged covert slashing of that grasslands community and the oversowing of a weedy grass species prior to the planning application [for the earth filling] being submitted to council and then being heard in VCAT [Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal] last month.” The group says the 2.7 hectares and its surrounds was high-quality plains grassland before being sown with Festuca arundinacea (also known as tall fescue or smart grass) some time before last October. “We have aerial photos showing the change in the vegetation. “Tall fescue is a perennial turf species and a pernicious environmental weed that flourishes in wet and saline areas. It has a tendency to overwhelm existing indigenous species.” SPIFFA says the flora and fauna re-
Wetlands plan: Aerial view of the 2.7-hectare block owned by Village Glen (red outline) in the middle of Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Sanctuary Park Reserve, 11.2 hectares of wetlands, part of the Tootgarook Swamp. The buildings at bottom right are in the Rosebud industrial estate and the dead end road is Colchester Rd. The houses above the factories are in the Curlew Dve area southwest of Eastbourne Primary School. The parallel pale white lines are the proposed freeway reserve. Swamp wings: Below, Latham’s snipe, a rare bird that has been seen in the Tootgarook wetlands.
port by Ecology Partners, provided by the developer to support the plan, “found not a single specimen of this species of introduced grass on site”. “Today tall fescue makes up about 30 per cent of the ground cover of 9 St Elmos Close.” The group said it was beyond the realms of possibility the species could have invaded so comprehensively in the short time since the ecology report. SPIFFA says a high-quality area of grass tussocks in the northeast section of the area containing 9 St Elmos Close has been sprayed and killed. “The adjacent freeway reserve is still high quality and sequential aerial photo analysis will easily confirm what we are asserting.” The 2.7 hectares is completely surrounded by a Mornington Peninsula Shire wetland reserve of 11.2 hectares, Sanctuary Park Reserve. “The Village Glen land at 9 St Elmos Close should be acquired and incorporated into the reserve and restored,” SPIFFA says. The shire called a planning application conference last week, an informal meeting between shire officers, Village Glen representatives and objectors designed to thrash out differences. It was attended by area councillor Antonella Celi, shire planner Emma Wakefield, Peter Nilsson of Village
Glen, a representative of Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers and Residents Association, and about a dozen St Elmos Close area residents led by Cameron Brown. It is understood one of the objectors was critical of the Village Glen plan to move the earth along public roads in Rosebud West rather than through the Village Glen complex, a shorter route. The objector said residents living near Village Glen should be compensated for enduring years of building and now facing six weeks of heavy traffic along narrow streets as well as many months of disturbance while the 36 units were being constructed. The planning application for the 36 units at 9 St Elmos Close has not yet been considered by the council. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal on Monday refused permission for the landfill, but it is believed Village Glen will rework its application and return to VCAT.
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17th annual Peninsula School
BROWNLOW BREAKFAST at Mornington Racecourse on Friday 16 September 2011
Star attraction: Master of ceremonies Peter Mitchell of Channel 7, a former Peninsula School student, welcomes the crowd.
Auction action: Keeping a close eye on the charity auction are, from front left anti-clockwise, John Rault, Joe Russo, Michael Buckley, Grant Gibbs, Martin Wyatt, Peter Law, George Grech, Geoff Shaw, Jonathan Rigg and Paul Brady.
Just joking: Funnyman Russell Gilbert warms up the audience.
Precious supporters: Gold sponsor of the breakfast was Community Real Estate represented by John Young and Deb-Ketting Olivier.
Moment to remember: Sam Williams of Dingley, centre, with Mark Ricciuto and Bob Skilton.
Keepsake: Kevin Wright gets Greg Williams to sign his treasured Carlton guernsey.
On with the show: Only 1475 games and nine Brownlow medals between these blokes, from left, Mark Ricciuto of Adelaide Crows, Robert Harvey of St Kilda, Tony Liberatore of Footscray, Greg Williams of Sydney and Carlton, comedian Andrew Startin and South Melbourneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bob Skilton.
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say that mere folk is for lightweights, whereas Simon and Garfunkel is the very stuff of the mythical hard-core. They played folk-rock. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one thing to be just another jerk strumming a guitar; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also one thing to be a jerk strumming a guitar while standing in front of a drum kit. That, my friends, is â&#x20AC;&#x153;folk-rockâ&#x20AC;?. But to execute folk rock to the standard demanded by Messrs Simon and Garfunkel, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also got to be able to stare off into the middle distance. The importance of the middle distance to music is, ironically enough, often overlooked. It creates the impression that the singer may be able to see into the future. In that regard, Art Garfunkel was a blond afro-headed flux capacitor on legs, as no one could stare into the middle distance with the same level of conviction. Once youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got the fundamentals in place itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to start writing some songs. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where the trouble really set in. Let me be the first to admit that in my late teens and early 20s, I had a chronic case of the Simon and Garfunkels. So bad was my condition that I kept a nylon-stringed guitar close to me at all times in order to ensure that when the melancholy muse struck, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be ready. It wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take much to set me off either. At one point running out of fresh milk was a crisis of sufficient standing to prompt a song. Even when a genuine misfortune came my way, I routinely responded through music never thinking that the song I was making was far more painful that the event I was trying to document.
It goes without saying except that it would leave a nasty blank spot on the page that nearly all the songs I wrote were really about my favourite topic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; me. But while this was a subject of inexhaustible interest to me, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s likely that it was â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at best â&#x20AC;&#x201C; of passing interest to others. At worst it was a major source of irritation. Undeterred, I went further than merely writing my songs of misery, strumming an acoustic guitar and staring off into the middle distance while wearing a black skivvy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I decided to do all these things in full view of the public. In many regards, I went the full-Funkel and paid a heavy price for my efforts. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell you what brought me to my senses. Whether it was the indifference that greeted my best musical efforts or just growing up, I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say. Maybe it was the realisation that while Simon and Garfunkel talked (or sang) the sensitive loser talk, their lives bore no resemblance to this at all. These guys werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t crippled by shyness and spending their Saturday nights finger picking and staring off out of windows in the hope that the phone might right. They were highly successful musicians whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d sold millions of albums. They may have sung about sitting about reading poetry and pondering the future of the theatre, but in truth they were off filming Catch 22 and marrying Princess Leia. Perhaps it was simply the James Brown cassette someone gave me that helped me see the error of my ways. Thank goodness for that. www.stuartmccullough.com
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Entertainment EMI Music next month releases the original 1966-67 sessions of the Beach Boys’ unreleased album Smile. With the full participation of original band members Al Jardine, Mike Love and Brian Wilson, Capitol/EMI has collected and compiled the band’s legendary sessions for the never-completed album, which was typeset with the idiosyncratic partial capitalisation SMiLE. Now called The SMiLE Sessions, it will be issued in multiple configurations – two CDs, two LPs, digital album, iTunes LP and a giant box set. It is the most famous unfinished album in rock and roll history. In numerous sessions between spring 1966 and summer 1967, the Beach Boys recorded a bounty of songs and drafts for an album that was intended to follow the band’s 1966 masterpiece Pet Sounds. The master tapes were ultimately shelved, and Smile was never released. Drawn from the original masters, The SMiLE Sessions presents an in-depth overview of the Beach Boys’ recording sessions for the enigmatic album, which has achieved legendary, mythical status for music fans around the world. The two-CD lift top box, double vi-
nyl LP, digital album and iTunes LP formats feature an approximation of what was intended to be the completed album, compiled from the Beach Boys’ original session masters. Additional session highlights and bonus tracks are also included, with demos and stereo mixes. The Beach Boys and Capitol/EMI will celebrate the band’s 50th anniversary in 2012. Commemorative releases and other anniversary activities will be announced. The Smile Sessions (Capitol) is available 28 October including tracks
Barnyard, Good Vibrations, Our Prayer, Holiday, and Heroes and Villains plus eight bonus tracks. www.thebeachboys.com www.youtube.com/beachboys *** MY former radio colleague Derryn Hinch has done the rounds in both electronic and print media having gone from a police reporter, foreign correspondent, newspaper editor, television show host, novelist and campaigner to radio host. I would walk the corridors of 3AK preparing for my midnight-to-dawn program only to see him behind closed doors in deep thought and preparing many hours in advance for his radio show. Hinch, 67, was recently found guilty of four contempt of court charges and had one charge dismissed in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court in June. At the time he said: “I know what l’ve done and I am not sorry for what I’ve done. It’s a good cause and the law’s a bad law.” He had solid support from the public, families of victims of crimes and his wife Chantel Hayton. Derryn Hinch the author has released his latest book Human Headlines: My 50 Years in the Media.
Derryn has met all the movers and shakers, and sometimes he has moved and even shaken some of them. How did Malcolm Fraser really lose his trousers in Memphis? What happened with Raquel Welch at the Logies? In this latest book, covering five decades in the business, “The Human Headline” goes behind the headlines to tell the inside stories, from Port Arthur to man landing on the moon. He’s even gone to jail fighting for causes he believes in. Some of the people he has known include Princess Diana, Gough Whitlam, Graham Kennedy, Geena Davis, Buzz Aldrin, Lauren Bacall, Bo Derek, Kevin Rudd, Rupert Murdoch, Christopher Skase, Ronnie Biggs, Sylvester Stallone, Sophia Loren, Alfred Hitchcock and Mae West. Hinch says: “This book covers my half century in the media, in radio, television and newspapers. Some insights and stories never before told include some of the biggest events here and abroad.” Human Headlines is witty, humorous, always perceptive, blessed with exceptional intellectual clarity and is a joy to read. It is almost 500 pages, hardcover, indexed and with full colour photos. It’s
“’Tis folly to expect justice from the unjust.” *** GEORGE Orwell’s take on sport: “Serious sport has nothing to do with fair play. It is bound up with hatred, jealousy, boastfulness, disregard of all rules and sadistic pleasure in witnessing violence. In other words, it is war minus the shooting.” If we had guns there would be no umpires. *** FOR years we’ve been told Labor does nothing for the peninsula because it’s a Liberal stronghold. So “now is the hour” right? Are you there Marty? Mr Dixon? He’s gone quiet. While you have Teddy’s ear, Marty, ask him to seriously consider increasing the ratio of registered nurses to aged care residents and increase library funding. Yes, I hear you, the swimming pool on the banks of RoseyBud foreshore. 2020? Don’t think Marty. Do! *** APPARENTLY Northcote is becoming upmarket. I spent my first 19 years there, the last five reasonably unsuccessful in the chase for love, or a facsimile thereof. According to rumour it would be even more difficult these days. A thought: if we allow same sex marriages and disallow mixed cou-
ples marriages most of us could live without guilt. No? Pity. Onwards and downwards. *** WHY do we get so upset about boat people? Almost all of them are running from hell into the jaws of politicians on both sides who treat them dreadfully for political gain. There are three times as many coming by plane who we don’t check on. Those with cash are welcome; those without – barbed wire. The newspapers report from the point of view of Rupert’s political allies but are we that stupid? Don’t answer that. Do a health check here, let them into the community and then assess. Stick to the ABC or SBS; you might get the odd honest opinion. *** MELBOURNE is the world’s most liveable city. Did the judges take the rental crisis into account? Do our governments care about any rental crisis in Melbourne or coming soon to the Mornington Peninsula? And what of the residential property market? Any chance they will remove the 50 per cent capital gains tax exemption and the deductibility of losses against other income? Not in my lifetime. Rich people; doctors, lawyers, judges, popes, Henry VIII? All protecting
their turf. The Club. Bugger the rest. Ad infinitum. *** MY religion is best described as neutral rather than agnostic, but as I move closer to a possible answer, I’m having my doubts; a bit each way so to speak. It’s nice God is a refuge and strength to some. It’s the representatives of God, those Christian leaders, who confuse me; the melancholia/ hocus pocus brigade who contribute to our religious madness by way of superstition and guilt. Why the different costumes, the red cardinals, mass ceremonies, kissing crucifixes, fasting, bells, praying to statues, beads, holy water, exorcisms and confessions? The Hail Marys to be good again to practise envy, lust, hatred and greed. Winning in the name of God; killing in the name of God. How long has it all been going on? Forever, mate. They wrote the books. Give us your money and we’ll save you, but do as I say, not as I do, or it’s a ticket to hell. With apologies to the honest followers.
with Gary Turner a $50 book for $39.95. We have a huge hole in drive-time radio programs in Melbourne and will welcome Hinch back on 3AW in December. www.hinch.net *** JOHN Cleese – star of Monty Python, Fawlty Towers and A Fish Called Wanda – will appear for two nights at the Comedy Theatre on 12 and 13 March. Tickets 1300 111 011. www.johncleese.com *** CONGRATULATIONS to Icehouse after their latest release, White Heat: 30 Hits, earned gold after only two weeks on sale. Debuting at No. 5 in the ARIA top 50 album chart last week and holding inside the top 10 at No. 7 this week, the album’s release has also seen the return of Great Southern Land to the ARIA singles chart, almost 30 years after its release.
A Grain of Salt SPRING brings with it warmer weather, lighter clothes. I always had a hankering for those mirror-type sunglasses, but my wife barred them. Why? My darling has departed and in my twilight I have free rein, in theory, but alas, the sunglasses are out of fashion, as am I; could well be a frustrating six months. Something there to hide my eyes, to appreciate? Wait! Looking is allowed when one is invisible. It’s the thought that counts. *** AFL football boss and “double speak” artist Adrian Anderson says all the money the game makes from gambling is spent on protecting its integrity, which is rubbish. Dean Wallis gets a third of Heath Shaw’s fine after lying. They say AA barracks for Hawthorn. Be interesting if they catch a Hawk; $5 fine? On any given football weekend, at least 100 football bets would be placed by AFL footballers and associated officials. I worked at racetracks for 37 years where betting was banned. I cannot recall one race meeting where some of them did not have a wager, not that I spotted them. Like football, we all knew. The AFL went into it to make a buck. They started it. The rest is arrant nonsense.
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*** BITS and pieces: We have two socalled respectable witnesses who claim James Murdoch knew about the phone tapping. Not our James. They
with Cliff Ellen lie. The Murdochs invented integrity. Police Association secretary Greg Davies described us Ned Kelly admirers as “feeble-minded people”. He would know. Our newspapers incite racism, not the odd ratbag let into the country. Change the media ownership laws, Julia. You’ll be famous, forever. Economic growth? Not sure what that means; likely a cash connection between them and us. Two years to examine the feasibility of the freeway extension to Sorrento. Say 10? A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining, but wants it back the minute it begins to rain. To Facebook and/or Skype for my intellectual fill. I’ll befriend anybody, even Geelong supporters. cliffie9@bigpond.com
Playoff holds the key to Langy’s league future LANGWARRIN will have to play off for the right to remain in State League division 1 after going down 4-3 in a last round encounter with the Southern Stars. Langy’s Alex Van Heerwaarden levelled the scores 3-3 with just minutes remaining in the game but a defensive error saw the Stars’ striker snatch the lead on the final whistle. Langwarrin now meet the winner of the Box Hill versus Whittlesea Rangers match at Sunshine on Saturday week. Langy did however cost Stars the premiership by adding an extra three goals to its aggregate tally, giving the division 1 title to Whittlesea Zebras. Both the Stars and the Zebras will play in the Premier League next season. Langy striker Caleb Nicholes won the golden boot for the league with 16 goals. This was not the result Langy coach Gus Macleod wanted as he prepares to lead a Peninsula Select side against the A League’s Melbourne Heart at Lawton Park on Saturday for a friendly ahead of the start of the national competition. Meanwhile, Mornington missed out on the division three premiership on goal difference after finishing 52 points apiece with the formidable Kingston City. Mornington defeated Peninsula Strikers 3-1 on Saturday and will progress to State league division 2 next year, capping off another great season for the club. Coach Adam Jamieson has flagged his intention to recruit locally for next year and it is likely to be a
busy preseason at Dallas Brooks Park. Pines went down 4-0 to Doveton and will line up in the Provisional division 1 next year, while Skye, defeated 5-2 by Sandringham on Saturday, will also be demoted and will play in the Provisional division 2 alongside Seaford next year. This is Pines’ lowest standing in this scribe’s living memory and the loss of gate takings (provisional league teams can’t charge entry fees) will put further strain on the struggling club. Macleod has named a quality local squad for Saturday’s Peninsula Select versus Melbourne Heart clash at Lawton Park, including a number of young players from emerging clubs like Baxter (Rhys Wilson) and Western Port (Daniel Ethridge). Heart coach John van’t Schip has been busy of late signing Brazilian Maycon Carvalho Inez who will join countryman Alex Terra at Lawton Park for the weekend’s clash. Heart has also signed Melbourne Victory’s Mate Dugandzic and North Queensland Fury’s David Williams, which means the Peninsula Select defenders – Van Heerwaarden, Fatih Akdogan and Ray Markley – will have their work cut out. Kickoff is at 3pm. Entry $10.
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Unpretentious just misses the chocolates A DECADE of application and hard work by Cranbourne trainer Nikki Burke could be rewarded by the highly promising three-year-old Unpretentious. A son of 2005 Golden Skipper Stakes winner Stratum, he won very impressively at his debut at Sale last month. Following this, Burke decided to step up Unpretentious to city company at Sandown and although beaten, he showed himself to be a youngster with considerable ability. After missing the start, he raced in last place to the 400-metre mark and at that stage his chances seemed forlorn. But Craig Williams managed to weave his way through the field to unleash a brilliant finishing burst. Unpretentious just failed to overhaul the well-backed The Kitkat Kid but even in defeat demonstrated he has the ability to reach the top level. At the same time Burke is intent on allowing the gelding every opportunity to develop and mature so he may not be at his best till next year.
While Unpretentious captured the limelight at Sandown, Montgomery, Sierra Nevada and Ulundi all indicated they are worth following over the next few weeks. The spring tempo increased three days later at Moonee Valley when the Jim Conlon-trained Rekindled Interest beat a classy field in the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes. Taking a line though the performance, Rekindled Interest is going to be a force in the $3 million Tatts Cox Plate at Moonee Valley on 22 October. The four-year-old will have his next outing in the Turnbull Stakes (2000m) at Flemington on 2 October as will the Greg Eurell-prepared Pinker. A group 1 placed, group 2 winner last season, Pinker Pinker demonstrated she has the ability to make her presence felt in open company by finishing a slashing second to the highly
regarded King’s Rose in the Stocks Stakes (1600m). Eurell says that he is likely to press forward to the Caulfield Cup (2400m) after she runs in the Turnbull. Persistence finally paid dividends for Mornington trainer Dean Binaisse when Carnero led throughout in the Spotless Handicap at Moonee Valley on Saturday. Competitive against the best of his age in his first two preparations, Carnero was struck down by injury after contesting the 2008 Victoria Derby. After 133 weeks away from the track, the six-year-old has strung together seven runs this campaign and Saturday’s victory suggests there are more wins in store. West Australian Bliss Street is worth following when she steps out over more ground on a roomy track. Winner of her previous three starts – including the Group 3 Sires Produce – the Flying Spur filly was beaten for early pace but was doing her best work over the concluding stages when sixth behind the impressive Atlantic Jewel.
Lightly raced colt Zabeelionaire could develop into a classic contender later this season. The son of Zabeel found the 1500m too sharp when runner-up to Whisper Downs but he did work to the post stylishly and can only improve. Lloyd Williams-owned Tanby has been nurtured by trainer Robert Hickmott and is now ready to tackle better races. A five-year-old by renowned stallion Galileo, Tanby was jumping from 1700m to 2500m when a runaway winner of the Curran Chemicals Handicap. He gives every indication he will stay two miles. In-form trainer combination Ellerton/ Zahra have had a big run with fillies and mares over the past 12 months and Annlea is another who can earn black type for the stable. Resuming from a spell, the four-year-old was doing her best work in the home straight when fifth behind Irish Dream and is worth backing when she steps out to 1600m. Lightly raced six-year-old Anudjawun is eligible for restricted races, but
could win a group event in spring. After two runs over unsuitable distances, he was strong at the line when a luckless fourth to Carnero over 1600m. Australian-bred Happy Zero was a top class sprinter when trained in Hong Kong and looks sure to pay his way while in the care of the Hawkes clan. Off the scene for 15 months after a failed trip to England, Happy Zero simply found the 1000m too short but hit the line with gusto. Woorim completed a big day for Queensland trainer Robert Heathcote when he won the 1200m Become A MRVC Member Handicap. Carrying 60.5kg, the six-year-old ran right away from his rivals over the final stages and is poised to avenge his luckless third in last year’s Rupert Clarke (1400m) at Caulfield when he contests that event on 24 September. Cranbourne-trained Blackie was no match for Woorim, but did work home strongly and is sure to be winning his share this campaign. Best: Anudjawun
On the up: Below, trainer Nikki Burke. Right, The Kitkat Kid leads the field home from the fast-finishing Unpretentious with Craig Williams in the saddle at Sandown Park on Wednesday 7 September. Pictures: Slickpix
Did you know... Silver medal for aerobics girls BALCOMBE Grammar School’s aerobics team “Balcombe Spirit” won silver at the national championships in Launceston, Tasmania. Sheridan Hull of Balcombe said the girls were extremely nervous, but excited at the same time. “They were last to compete in their section.” They had trained three times a week and during school holidays, she said. “All their dedication and hard work paid off. The girls thanked their coach Niki Hind, who choreographed an amazing routine. They truly deserved their silver medal.” The School Aerobics National Championships have been held for more than 20 years, and teams came from all over Australia. Sally Martin
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Silver smiles: Balcombe Grammar School’s national championships silver medallists, from left rear, Tessa Hull, Kate Martin and Miranda Pidal; front, Vashti Lane, Summer Wilson, Layla McKinley and Sarah Astall. Picture: WinkiPop Media
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History made and Sharks party long into night Sorrento’s grand final ecstasy By Casey Franklin and Mike Hast SORRENTO Sharks confirmed their dominance as the peninsula’s team of the decade on Saturday when they won a nail-biting Nepean Division grand final by a solitary point. It was heartbreak for Hastings Blues and ecstasy for Sorrento, with the club’s fourth flag in seven seasons, won in front of a record crowd of more than 4500 at Frankston Park. Sorrento’s golden era has produced flags in 2004, 2008, 2010 and 2011. But Hastings is the team to break the dominance next year with club stalwart John Watson telling The News the Blues are confident of keeping all their players and bringing through some brilliant youngsters. The opening quarter was even with Sorrento kicking four goals to three; Andrew Kiely of Hastings was marking everything and winning clearances for his team. A highlight of the quarter was the Blues’ opening goal by spearhead Tim Churchin when he crumbed the pack and snapped from 35 metres out. The second quarter was all Sorrento. They dominated from the start, kicking four goals to one. Sorrento’s Simon Phillips had a scintillating term; he tackled well, kicked a goal and was involved in two score assists. The game had seen a high number of contested marks and the Sharks were just too tall and strong in the air. The third quarter showed the best of both teams. With the help of Phillips and Joshua Moore, Sorrento got out to a six-goal lead and the flag looked to be theirs. But Hastings wasn’t finished yet; they kicked five of the next seven to be just three goals down at three-quarter time. A highlight of the quarter was Hastings’ playing coach Glenn Michie’s desperate tackle to receive a holdingthe-ball free and slot an amazing goal. The last quarter was an absolute thriller; it had everything a football fan could want. No goals were scored early on, but then Hastings’ young gun Colin McVeigh soared to take arguable the mark of the day. He kicked a goal, trimming the margin to 13 points. Hastings struck again with former Western Bulldogs star Matthew Robbins kicking a clutch goal from the boundary to lift the Blues’ supporters. Sorrento answered almost immediately through a Tyrren Head goal. The game went up a notch with great tackling and contested marking from both sides. With less than 10 minutes to go, the umpire paid a questionable free kick for a deliberate out of bounds, and Dylan Hand showed nerves of steel to kick a difficult goal and bring the margin back to seven points.
By Scot Palmer
SORRENTO’S history-makers celebrated long and hard into the night after beating Hastings by one point in the Nepean Division grand final on Saturday afternoon at Frankston Park. Supporters returned to David MacFarlan Reserve to toast consecutive flags for the seniors and
a reserves premiership, but found their marquee had been turned upside down by men attending a daytime buck’s party. A Sorrento man walking his dog spotted the marauders and alerted a club member who was preparing the arena Restitution was made for the damage and no official complaint was laid.
It was the return of Sorrento president Garry “Loophole” Woodhams, wrapped like a Caesar in the premiership flag, which raised the roof of the pavilion and set the standard for the night. Supporters burst into the club song when coach-of-the-year Troy Schwarze arrived still wearing his guernsey.
It’s ours: Sorrento playing coach Troy Schwarze, left, and captain Ben McCormack let out a roar as they take possession of the Nepean Division premiership cup on Saturday at Frankston Park. Pictures: Scott Memery of MPNFL
His back-to-back titles and the development of the seconds have established the former Saint as a rare coaching talent. But while the dramatic one-point victory after Hastings’ gallant last quarter surge should have been the main talking point during the noisy post mortem, it was the six 50-metre penalties, which resulted in goals to Hastings, that had Sorrento’s most experienced watchers baffled. But as the band struck up and the premiership cup was handed about to smiling supporters – like birthday girl Marie Smith, Sue Fuller and Jenny Turnbull and toasts to the Sharks were made in rapid succession – the joy of the occasion took over. It had been a hectic 48 hours for the little club with big ideas with the annual grand final lunch at Robbie Pitt’s Sorrento Hotel attracting almost 200 supporters on the Friday to hear former WA and Victorian footy legend Mal Brown as guest speaker. Big Mal carefully avoided any details of his son Campbell’s headline visit to Thailand, claiming the real story has yet to be told, but his colourful description of life as a Tiger, opinion of Carlton and view of the changeover of coach at Fremantle had the audience on stitches. Too bad he also raised his love of racehorses and tipped everyone a nag named Movie Mogul in the Kalgoorlie Cup. He had already secured fixed odds of 8-1 and was looking for a handsome return. Movie Mogul finished last and blew out in the betting to 12-1, leaving some friends of Mal like Channel Seven boss Ian Johnson and Bruce Woodhams a little downcast on Sorrento’s super Saturday. The writer is a member of the Sorrento Football Club and a retired sports journalist best known for his “Punchlines” column.
Marking time: Left, Colin McVeigh of Hastings beats three Sorrento players including Mitchell Nibbs to the ball. Right, a pack of players fly for the ball, showing the intensity of the grand final.
The crowd was going wild, with the Hastings chant ringing in the Bryan Mace grandstand and adjacent hill. Time was running out for the Blues, but Aaron Pike laid a great tackle, received a free for holding the ball and made it a one-point game. Then came the defining moment of the game: with just seconds left, Hastings surged forward again and a low pass inside 50 looked likely to be marked by playing coach Glenn Michie. But Sharks’ captain Ben McCormack took a great mark running back with the flight of the ball to save the game for Sorrento. Sorrento’s evergreen centre half-back Guy Stringer, 39, won the medal for best on ground.
Match details Sorrento 13.8-86 d Hastings 13.7-85 Quarter by quarter: Sorrento 4.2, 8.4, 12.6, 13.8. Hastings 3.1, 4.5, 9.6, 13.7. Goals: Sorrento: B Schwarze 4, Phillips 2, Poholke 1, Head 1, Doyle 1, Nibbs 1, Stephenson 1, Warner 1, Moore 1. Hastings: Michie 3, McVeigh 2, Hand 2, Pike 1, Masterson 1, Robbins 1, Kiely 1, Hastie 1, Churchin 1.
Casey Franklin’s votes: 5 Guy Stringer (Sorrento) 4 Simon Phillips (Sorrento) 3 Andrew Kiely (Hastings) 2 Ben Schwarze (Sorrento) 1 Glenn Michie (Hastings) Reserves: Sorrento 12.4-76 d Frankston 8.5-53. Under-18s: Somerville 19.5-118 d Frankston 10.9-69.
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