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Australia’s biggest home renovation show, House Rules, is back and this year a Rye couple star in the Channel 7 juggernaut series.

Married surfers Kristie and Leigh are tipped to make serious waves in the

competition. “We’re competitive, very competitive,” Kristie, 36, says. Leigh, 33, is all in. “We’re here to do whatever it takes to win,” he adds.

The couple married in 2009 and own a beach shack where they are raising their children Billie, 3, and Kobe, 7. It’s an idyllic spot for this active pair, who moved from the eastern suburbs, drawn to the Peninsula by their love of the ocean and the outdoors. “Where we live is our dream location,” Kristie explains. “But our house is definitely not our dream.”

Leigh, a carpenter, started renovations a year ago but work stalled after they ran out of money. “It’s a huge project to do on your own,” he says. “It’s taken me for ever to get it to where it is and I’m knackered.”

Stay-at-home mum Kristie adds: “The whole house falls back on Leigh. We can’t pay someone else to do it. We’re far from finished and I’m sick of living on a building site.” So they did what any couple in their situation would do, right? They sent an audition tape to the producers of House Rules, and Kristie’s strong-willed yet lovable character and the couple’s feisty pairing caught their eyes.

“We actually had an argument on the tape,” Kristie says, laughing. “I made him do it three times and he cracked it and literally said ‘As if anything’s going to happen out of this. Don’t waste my time, I’ve got to go to footy training’.” They both

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roar with laughter.

“What makes me upset is all we tried to do is buy a little affordable house in a gorgeous street and make it into a family home,” Kristie says. “There’s no end in sight. This house is sucking the life out of us.”

Speaking with Mornington Peninsula Magazine just weeks before the show was due to go to air, both agreed House Rules had been a life-changing experience. “It was awesome,” Leigh says. “I loved it,” Kristie adds. “It’s me. I grew up in a tradie family and I can’t sit still. We’re always doing something.”

As for a glimpse of what’s in store, well, you’ll have to tune in. But we did get this: “There’s never a dull moment with us,” Kristie says. “I think we bite off more than we can chew a lot.”

House Rules 2018, hosted by Johanna Griggs, sees seven new teams gambling with the most important possession in their lives. To win the ultimate prize, they have to renovate seven houses in seven weeks. The teams travel the country, hand over the keys to their homes and leave their opposition to transform every room in their house.

This year’s competition will, producers say, deliver the best results ever seen in House Rules history.

House Rules starts this month on Seven.

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Toorak girls are #girlswhocan “Be bold. Be you,” said Toorak Collegian Paris Room (TC ‘00) when she presented at this year’s International Women’s Day assembly. As a Ministerial Adviser, Paris (pictured) works in a male-dominated industry and has faced a number of challenges throughout her career.

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pursue their passion and embrace every opportunity.

Kate Cousins (TC ‘96), a Specialist Engineer at General Motors, and Jasmine Chong (TC’05), Creative Director of a New York City Fashion Label, share their inspiring journeys.

How did your time at Toorak College lead you to where you are today?

KC: I always had a love for Lego and a natural flair for Maths and Science so in Year 12 I studied English, Physics, Chemistry, Maths Methods and Specialist Maths. I noticed the Bachelor of Engineering course description mentioned working with Lego and programming computers so I thought that it would be the perfect degree for me!

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JC: At school, I gained the confidence to pursue my love for the arts. I studied product design and textiles and my teachers always provided me with great advice and guidance. Ultimately, this led me to study fashion design at one of the top art schools in the US - the School of Art Institute of Chicago.

What challenges and opportunities have you experienced throughout your career?

KC: As one of four females in a class of 70, I knew I was entering a male-dominated industry. I see it as a positive though as it has given me many opportunities to stand out and shine. We need more women in STEM as they bring a different perspective to the industry. Companies are keen to recruit talented females too! Working

at General Motors I have been given the opportunity to travel the world testing vehicles and attending conferences.

JC: After College, I moved to New York and worked for luxury fashion designers Marchesa, Anna Sui and Halston before launching my own label at New York Fashion Week. Running my own business can be challenging but my determination and work ethic gets me through.

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The careers of today’s students will be very different to those experienced by the vast majority of their parents. And in their future, the world will be one where ‘soft skills’ – capabilities like problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, emotional intelligence and sound judgement – will be more critical than ever before.

As workplaces and careers become more fluid, a distinguishing factor will be the ability to adapt and have the foresight to understand what the next change will be. And while automation will replace many jobs, these key human skills are irreplaceable and will only become more important professional assets.

Yet in many cases schools place little importance on the development and acquisition of these skills. At Woodleigh, however, our curriculum is structured to provide students with opportunities to develop what we see as essential skills for living. From ECC to VCE, age and stage-appropriate programs which include Outdoor Education and Camp Programs, the Activities Program, Round Square and Exchange Opportunities

and a variety of Service Learning opportunities develop these essentially human skillsets in our students.

What makes these learning experiences so powerful is the fact that they engage students in the real world.

By working to solve real problems and then presenting their findings to real audiences, our students connect deeply with their learning – they are empowered to find their voice and be active in their learning, rather than solely being acted upon.

In a world which no longer rewards people for what they know but for what they can do with what they know, it is these human skills that will enable our young people to be adaptable and successful. We are proud to see our students taking responsibility for the choices they make and bringing about positive change in the world through their learning.

For further information about Woodleigh’s programs, information evenings and campus tours, please visit our website woodleigh.school or call the Enrolments Office on 5971 6100.

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Baxter brings history and art to public space

BY LIZ ROGERS

Next time you’re in Baxter, take a look at the larger-than-life mural donning the side of the Baxter Telephone Exchange. This huge and colourful work depicting the late Benjamin Baxter and a glimpse of Peninsula pastoral life provides a pictorial pick-me-up for residents and future visitors alike.

Remembering Baxter’s agricultural heritage, the impressive mural was painted by Melbourne’s Murals in collaboration with students from Bayside Christian College and was unveiled in early March. Celebrating 100 years since the town was named, the mural includes an impressive portrait of Benjamin, who became Melbourne’s first postmaster after moving from Sydney. His wife, Martha, dispatched the first home mail direct from the Hobsons Bay/Port Phillip area before the pair finally headed south and settled in Moorooduc/Baxter in 1840.

Martha arrived in Sydney on The Hope a day earlier than her husband with two small children – Maria, 4, and baby Barbara Gertrude. Benjamin came to Australia on the Prince George. They eventually had nine children and leased 6070ha on the Peninsula before purchasing 132ha after the lease expired in 1860. The property, known as Carrup Carrup, still exists, and so does the original cottage, which provides a real slice of early settler history.

The township of Baxter was originally named Baxter’s Flat and sprawled out around the Baxter station and the post office. Benjamin became a member of the Mornington Roads Board and served as a shire councillor and president and acted as a JP in the Frankston area. He was a cattle man and drove the beasts from Sydney to his beloved Carrup Carrup, and he also fancied a bit of horse racing, cricket and was a keen member of the amateur theatrical society. He died in 1872 at his home aged 87; you can find his gravestone and Martha’s – who died in 1906 aged 94 in the Frankston Memorial Park cemetery.

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This year, Peninsula Grammar introduced a new and innovative Food Technology program in state-of-the-art facilities for its Years 7 to 10 students. “As a school committed to 21st Century learning, it is the interdisciplinary learning opportunities that our Food Technology Centre gives our students that is the most exciting aspect,” said Principal, Mr Stuart Johnston.

A critical component of the program is the

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appointment of the right Food Technology teacher and Peninsula is pleased to say they’ve recruited one of the best. Mrs Renae Knight joined Peninsula at the beginning of the year with a Bachelor in Consumer Science and a Diploma of Education.

“I think learning about food is incredibly important. It’s not just about the life skills and learning how to cook – although this is clearly a benefit,” she said. “Our young people need to understand the social, ethical, economic and sustainability considerations in the development of food products. It enables them to be informed citizens on so many levels.”

Renae has developed a broad-based

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Food Technology program encompassing hospitality, food science, nutrition and community engagement and the students are thoroughly enjoying it.

“Parent feedback has also been very positive,” laughs Renae. “Especially when the students take home their creations to share the outcome of their work — this has been very popular, even when they don’t always get it quite right!”

Peninsula Grammar has invested in a brand new purpose-built state-of-theart Food Technology space featuring top-of-the-range cooking facilities and a co-located classroom for theory and discussion.

“The kitchen facility is the best I have taught in,” said Renae. “It has been designed extremely well, with collaborative learning in mind.”

Food Technology is set to grow at Peninsula Grammar, with more specialised elective classes that cover areas such as international cuisine, café-style food and meals suitable for entertaining. In 2019, Peninsula Grammar also plans to offer VCE Food Studies.

To find out more about Peninsula Grammar’s Food Technology program, visit www.peninsulagrammar.vic.edu.au or call them on 9788 7777.

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Peninsula Grammar’s Open Day provides visitors to our school the opportunity to learn more about who we are.

Through our student-led tours, engagement with our experienced staff and time spent in our state of the art facilities there is much to be learnt about the Peninsula experience.

Please join us on Friday 18 May to hear more from our Principal and to explore how our school can shape the learning journey of your child.

Visit our website for details. Contact us on 9788 7777 or join a tour every Thursday from 9.30am.

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Here’s your chance to enter the record books — and all you have to do is look at the moon for 10 minutes.

The Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society is taking part in an Australia-wide attempt to set a world record for the most number of stargazers across multiple venues. The current record of 7960 people across 37 locations was set by the Australian National University in 2015.

The attempt takes place at The Briars Astronomy Centre in Mount Martha (Melway ref: 151 E1) on Wednesday, May 23. All observers will be required to bring their own telescopes or binoculars (no sharing allowed), but you can buy a 30mm telescope with small tripod for just $8 through the booking portal at facebook. com/events/139925546846659/ — they will be handed out on the night and are yours to keep. Public admission to the event is $5 and includes tea and coffee and a live screening of Stargazing Live with Professor Brian Cox. The attempt will still go ahead if it’s cloudy or rainy and starts at 7pm with registration and telescope collection, followed by Stargazing Live at 8pm and the record attempt between 8-9pm.

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While the chefs run the kitchen, service is provided by students studying a Certificate II or III in Hospitality specialising in front-ofhouse skills.

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Mikaela-Rose Fowler doesn’t need an introduction. This driven young woman has graced the pages of Mornington Peninsula Magazine on numerous occasions while storming her way — gracefully, of course — to the glittering heights of national and international pageantry.

The 23-year-old Somerville woman has done it again, finishing third in the national finals of Miss Galaxy Australia 2018, one of the country’s most prestigious pageants. She blitzed the week-long judging in Queensland, which ranged from sit-down interviews and portfolio presentations to swimwear, evening wear, fun fashion parades and more.

Mikaela was also crowned Miss Charity, Miss Congeniality and Best in Evening Wear along the way.

“Miss Galaxy is one of the largest pageants in Australia,” the Frankston real estate campaign manager explains. “I’ve always done relatively well in it but this time I really gave it my all.

Miss Congeniality is my favourite award and I was honored to be awarded the title as it’s voted by the contestants. It’s a nice one to win because you’re being judged by the girls you’re competing against and it’s a true testament to your kind personality.”

While there are catwalks and glamorous outfits, that’s not what attracts this bubbly young woman who was crowned Ms Earth Australia 2017. It’s actually the charity work — she raised more than $3000 for the MakeA-Wish Australia in a few short weeks — as well as the discipline, the life experience and the life-long friendships formed along the way.

Mikaela credits her team for her success, especially her mother Joy and sister Aleshia, who own Saya Medispa in Somerville. “It takes a team to prepare for a pageant,” she says, “and my family are my biggest supporters. The team at Saya keep me looking my absolute best from head to toe, especially my skin.”

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BY KATE SEARS There were also many chance encounters that brought them good fortune. Assisting a fellow rider with limited tools and basic mechanical knowledge saw a new friend made and an invitation to dinner, which included sharing his valuable knowledge of the Andes. It was an example of a passing stranger and a ‘what could’ve been’. Farther on, a police roadblock in the Atacama Desert forced them Documenting the journey on their @boizon650s to call a halt to their journey until the next day — and Instagram account, 22-year-olds James Lloyd Moignard, that morning they were greeted with the rare sight of Max Pragt, Nicholas Rose and snow covering the desert. They Ezra Ronchi-Banay began their marvelled at the blanket of South American odyssey in white — and then proceeded Santiago last May — only to hit to carve out the words “BOIZ their first snag after less than ON 650’S” in the snow for an 50km with a breakdown in ultra-cool holiday snap.

Rancagua, south of the Chilean Another real highlight was capital. After struggling to find their week in the Chilean town a safe campsite in a dodgy of San Pedro de Atacama outer suburb, they set up their with Andrés, a veteran of tent only to discover it was the gruelling Dakar Rally. missing a flyscreen.

“We lucked out when we During the next four months met Andrés,” James said. “He the friends faced many welcomed us with open arms, challenges, but these became and while being old enough among the most memorable moments of their trip. They to be our dad, he was totally cool and showed us San managed to avoid spending a night camped out in minus Pedro’s vibrant nightlife but also the hidden gems that lay 25C weather when they stumbled across a chemical within the world’s most arid non-polar desert, including plant and were offered shelter after pleading their case waterholes, Moon Valley, the snow-tipped volcanoes in limited Spanish. When Max’s motorbike broke down bordering Bolivia and all the fun between.” he had to endure a 24-hour, 1500km ride in the back “He took us on enduro trails through canyons, over sand of a truck to the nearest Kawasaki mechanic. Oh, and dunes, through the desert and salt lakes, and up into then they found a DIY raft and all jumped on without a the Andes,” Max said. “He taught us how to actually ride thought. Seconds later they realised they were moving bikes off-road and through dirt and sand, pushed us to too quickly with the flowing rapids and were approaching the limits of our ability — and very often too far — and exposed rocks and ledges – abandon ship! got us completely hooked on going off-road.”

“They were tough challenges at the time, but we Would they do it again? “Yes, in a heartbeat,” said Nick. developed a resilience to them and we mostly had a “It was the most liberating experience of my life. You positive attitude to keep us going,” said Max. don’t often get to travel in the most beautiful parts of the James said, “We always managed to laugh about our world with your best mates. Seeing what’s in between the misfortunes, poor judgements and experiences. All thrill, attractions is what travelling by motorcycle is all about.” no compromise.”

Four mates on four motorbikes riding through the Andes for four months — what sounds like the makings of a riveting travel documentary became the trip of a lifetime for a group of daring young Peninsula men.

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Get set to blow away your winter blues with crackin’ live music this Queen’s Birthday Weekend in June. Mornington comes alive with the jazzy croons of local, emerging and national artists with clout in the sixth incarnation of the Mornington Winter Music Festival — and you’re invited.

Supported by Mornington Peninsula Shire, Main Street Mornington, Bowman & Company and Mornington Peninsula Magazine, among others, this winter music festival where melody wafts through the air and locals share in the enjoyment of jazz, blues and rock is not to be missed. Street corners, bars and restaurants will be thumping with free live music all weekend while the four headlining acts are absolute winners. Here’s a peek at what’s on.

Let’s start with Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier.

Conway and Zygier are one of Australia’s most significant songwriting teams. Acoustic and inspiring, this duo’s musical art comes from the heart and is delivered authentically to connect and

emote. See them on Friday, June 8, at The Grand.

On to the Aria Award-winning musician and actor Clare Bowditch, who will be playing at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery on Saturday, June 9. Known for her dulcet sexy tones, Bowditch is the ultimate live performer who brings style and grace to any musical event. Lock this one in.

One of Australia’s favourite jazz musicians and multiinstrumentalists, Mary Heart heats up The Rocks on Saturday, June 9. Double bass, cello and bass bring it while Heart sings a blend of jazz and ‘50s rock’n’roll classics with grunt.

And finally, the hard-hitting Hammond organ trio Cookin’ On 3 Burners will be performing the soundtrack to The Big Chill at The Grand on Sunday, June 10, with deep funk, raw soul, organ jazz and boogaloo. Brilliant.

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Fresh scones with jam and cream, tea and the beautiful Ballam Park Homestead transport you back to the 1800s. This once-derelict building was transformed into the jewel in Frankston’s crown after Frankston Council bought it for “the people of Frankston”.

For 50 years the Frankston Historical Society has been caring for the homestead, raising more than $150,000 so far for various projects, refurbishment and maintenance, conducting tours, and running the museum and archive department. All in all, it’s quite an achievement for a group of volunteers.

“We just want to see that it is there for the future – for the children of the future, for our grandkids and great-grandkids,” said society president Glenda Viner.

Ballam Park Homestead is one of the oldest houses in the region and was built in 1855 for the Liardets, one of Victoria’s pioneering families. A leading architect once described it as “perfectly proportioned”. It’s a fine example of a French-style farmhouse and is listed on the Historic Buildings Council Register in Victoria and one of only two sites in the municipality classified by the National Trust and on the register of the National Estate.

On Sunday, May 6, the society is opening the homestead from 11am-5pm for free to give the community the chance to travel back in time and explore this magnificent home and gardens, and although the tea rooms will not be open, Frankston Rotary will be operating a sausage sizzle. Volunteers will be dressed in period costume and a society member will be stationed in every room of the house and museum to answer any questions you may have.

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Ballam Park Homestead and its tea rooms are open every Sunday from 1-5pm, except on the fifth Sunday of the month.

You can buy scones, jam and cream for $8 or enjoy a picnic in the park next door. Admission to the grounds is free of charge and tours with a guide start at $7 for adults, $6 concession, $4 for children under 14, $16 for a family of two adults and two children under 16, and free for children under 5. Weekday tours of 10 or more, with volunteers in costume, require bookings on 9789 3116.

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BY KATE SEARS

A strong sense of wanderlust and a passion for words led Emily Westmoreland to acquire a position with the Australian Government in Madrid for the past two years.

Every work day it was a bilingual environment that Emily thrived in after studying a Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) and a Diploma of Languages (Spanish) at RMIT. However, Wednesdays proved a challenge at first with only Spanish allowed to be spoken in the office.

Tantalising tapas, cheap but good wine and free food with every beer ordered also enticed this Frankston woman to make the big move to Spain. “It’s a very sexy language too,” she says. “Language is a culture, and culture is understanding.”

This worldly traveller said it was great being home for summer. “But it’s surreal. Sometimes I wonder if I ever went away at all. I’ve noticed the change in Frankston after being away for two years. I’m excited for the new development.”

Having worked in a book shop in Frankston, Emily found casual work in a Madrid book store that held a short story competition, and she was given the job of reading 460 2000-word entries. The winner will be announced during Spain’s Day of the Book, when all book shops are open for 24 hours and hold literature events. Can we bring this to Melbourne please?

“I’m an avid book reader. And it’s proven that the presence of books in homes significantly improves the literacy before children even start primary school.”

The next page in Emily’s story includes flying to London to explore publishing and editing roles as pathways into literacy. Her dream is to come back to Melbourne and open her own book shop that houses a bilingual imprint, printing children’s books in community languages.

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Bata Shoes is on the move — in the fashion stakes, that is. This iconic store on the Nepean Highway at Mornington is stepping into a new era as a one-stop retail shop for the whole family, with a focus on premium footwear at affordable prices.

An industry leader in school shoes, gumboots and work boots for the past 30 years, Bata’s new-look retail store in Mornington is now leveraging its global European resources. You will now find contemporary-styled, Italian-made leather dress shoes in store at extremely competitive prices.

The most you’ll pay for a pair of genuine Italianmade leather boots at Bata’s Mornington factory store this season is $149. It’s the European look and quality at a fraction of the expected price.

The all-leather Iris boot with medium heel is already turning heads since its recent arrival, and there’s more to come.

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Get ready to rumble, folks. And don’t forget your panties in the ‘scrim’. Or your mouthguards, knee, elbow, wrist pads and helmets ‘cause the ‘bout’ could get hairy.

There’s safety in numbers. Just ask Drew Barrymore and Ellen Page as they Whip It (2009) or the cast of ‘70s flicks Kansas City Bomber or Unholy Rollers. Roller derby has been on the rush-injecting radar since 1935 as a sport that conjures up images of spunky ‘broads’ who bring it.

Johannah ‘Tomb Raider’ Bigas, from Mount Martha, is hooked on the thrill of this caper where women — and yes, that includes mums — seem to find a place where grace, strength, comradeship and adrenalin connect with the crowd and pumping music that spurs them on.

Johannah has been ‘jamming’ it for about nine months.

She trains twice a week in Carrum Downs with her South Sea Roller Derby pals, bouts every Sunday in her own league and travels once a month farther afield. Her legs are like stone, and when she talks about the game her eyes light up like meteorites.

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Johannah ‘Tomb Raider’ Bigas, right, keeps an eye on the action.

“The first time I went I got a bit scared and left. It was so full-on. But I went back and thought why not give it a go? It was the best thing I did. I was very sore the first few weeks because I kept falling down. I’d never been on skates before, but once you learn how to fall and get back up, it’s exciting. You feel fierce, fit and tough. The rush is awesome.”

So here’s the drill. Some girls like to get dressed up.

There’s tutus, long socks, short shorts and team colours to be worn when playing away from home. Two teams of five bout for two minutes at a time. There’s jammers, blockers, pivots and a brace. Captains, ‘benchies’ (coaches) and lots of shouting out to each other.

Johannah continues. “There’s lots strategy and communication involved and great support from family and friends. Everyone has an on-track name (think Titasaurus, Scooby Doom and Butcher Bird). It’s fun to see how far you can push yourself physically,” says this gentlyspoken eldest of four beachside 20-year-old women.

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BY LIZ ROGERS

Jeanette Lane fights for seniors’ rights, and that’s not just because she is of a certain age herself; it’s because there are many seniors in our community who need someone to advocate for them. To be on their side and to make things clear.

This is personal stuff. Former Peninsula Advisory Committee for Elders chairwoman Jeanette was recently invited to attend the Central Highlands Elder Abuse Prevention Project launch in Ballarat, where she gave a talk about the Mornington Peninsula’s innovative programs and outreach. “This is the first time they will be running an elder abuse program in Ballarat,” she says. The introduction of PACE programs to the central Victorian region marks the much-needed expansion of this vital lifeline.

She explains: “Financial abuse is one of the most common forms of abuse our seniors have to deal with. Every time we run a program – and we ran seven of them last year – someone ends up crying and realising they need help. We had one woman whose daughter was going to the bank for her and keeping the money she was withdrawing. PACE refers people to Seniors Rights Victoria and lets people know what they can do in situations like this.

Our programs provide information and point you in the right direction as far as where to get legal advice and help.”

PACE was established in 2006, and the committee represents Peninsula residents aged over 50. Jeanette has been with PACE for 14 years and its chairwoman several times. To assist older seniors making enduring powers of attorney, Gerard Mansour, the Commissioner for Senior Victorians and Ambassador for Elder Abuse Prevention, has launched a booklet called Your Voice, Trust Your Choice. Copies are available from the Office of the Public Advocate, Level 1, 204 Lygon St, Carlton — phone 1300 309 337 to be mailed a copy.

You can also tune into PACE on AIR on RPP (98.7 FM) sporadically.

“We will be conducting programs on power of attorney this year so watch out for the details,” Jeanette concludes.

Help is at hand. Use it.

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Colourful life of a coastal steamer After almost 80 years underwater, the wreck of the coastal steamer Kanowna was identified in May 2005 at a depth of 80m. On the night of February 17, 1929, in foggy conditions, the ship had struck a rock to the south of Wilsons Promontory.

With her engine room flooded and without power she drifted to the south.

Fortunately the sea was calm, and after a radio call for help two other ships picked up all of the passengers and crew without loss of life and took them to Melbourne.

The Kanowna sank early the following morning.

Before the advent of air travel, many people chose a comfortable passage on one of the ships which operated between Australia’s capital cities, rather than use the roads or railways. Several companies, including the owners of SS Kanowna, ran regular services around the Australian coast. Older readers will remember the last of these passenger liners which remained in service until the beginning of the 1960s.

The Australasian United Steam Navigation Company had the Kanowna built in Scotland in 1902. From her arrival in Australia until World War I the 6993-ton ship operated mainly on the run from Sydney to Fremantle via Melbourne, carrying passengers and 7000 tons of cargo.

She was the first coastal liner to offer three classes of accommodation for 125 first-class, 136 second-class and 250 third-class passengers.

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Requisitioned for war service in 1914 (at first and only briefly as a troopship), she was converted into a hospital ship in England. Her service began in September 1914 and she continued until October 1919, bringing home many wounded Diggers. Returned to her owners in 1920, she was used in various services but was back on her old route when she met her end.

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In Conversation with Stephen Crouch Casual chats with Peninsula people

Stephen Crouch is a Frankston High School maths teacher who moved to Australia from India when he was a child and now calls Cranbourne home. Stephen chats to Mornington Peninsula Magazine about his passion for teaching, the wacky online world of today’s teens, and why he loves where he works.

Why did you want to become a teacher?

I’ve loved mathematics since I was a little kid, and as time passed I knew that I wanted to pass this passion on to

the next generation. I really believe that education makes an immense difference, so to be part of that is humbling.

Besides, I have heaps of fun teaching and my students are really enthusiastic.

What current teen trends baffle you?

There are a lot of acronyms and abbreviations that I have trouble understanding. I also notice apps such as Snapchat being used more often than they probably should, which does baffle me.

Is there anything about school in India that you would like to see in Australia?

The content that is taught in India is at a higher level — for example, there are topics I learnt in Grade 6 in India

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that aren’t learnt until Year 9 in Australia. So the maths content in Year 12 in India has a few explorations that we don’t get the chance to carry out here in Australia, and it’d be nice to see an opportunity to carry those out here.

What makes working at Frankston High School so great?

The learning culture here is amazing; students love learning and the staff love helping them succeed. Parents play a very active role in their child’s education, and the school encourages communication to help further educational outcomes. The principal and staff are also all very friendly and supportive. I love Frankston High School!

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These dogs require daily brushing and combing, and baths at home are a no-no because without the right tools further problems can occur. The top coat may seem matt-free while the root coat remains damp and matted if towel-dried. Doodles should be at the groomers every four to six weeks for bathing and thorough brushing and combing.

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Everyone needs a little bit of help. Just Better Care in Mornington offers quality in-home support ranging from house cleaning to

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BY LIZ ROGERS Is this ‘fur’ real? Lenny the golden retriever from Dromana has more than 7000 followers on Instagram and has been posting pics since the day he came home from the breeder in Hastings.

This is one stylish pooch. Paramedic Tara Jackson and her Navy partner Zac Godden are crazy about their gorgeous golden boy and don’t mind the rest of the world knowing it. His Instagram page initially began because Tara knew she’d be snap happy and didn’t want her own social media pages being bombarded. The result has been a bevy of beautiful shots of this now eight-month-old golden retriever who loves to don a Hawthorn scarf, a lifeguard’s cap on the beach or pose with a ball in the hope someone will throw it.

And then there’s the reindeer antlers at Christmas.

Tara explains: “We got Lenny at eight weeks old. Golden retrievers are a beautiful breed of dog. There’s lots of them living in our street. You do need a good vacuum cleaner, though. Zac vacuums twice a day when he’s home, which suits me fine. I groom Lenny’s feet and clip his nails every couple of weeks and he gets a wash about every six weeks. Brushing happens every few days. He’s been to puppy school and we’re just looking for a local obedience school to further his education.”

After all, this canine Instagram celebrity has an image to maintain.

Tara continues. “The best thing about the page has been the connection with other golden retriever owners.

Finding dog-friendly cafes, the best parks and lots of information.”

Sometimes there’s a bit of work involved getting Lenny camera-ready — think liver treats or, for a big reward, a chicken breast. Most of the time, though, he’s freshfaced and ready to roll. Search ‘Lennygoldenboy’ to see what he and his friends get up to at the dog beach at Safety Beach, the leash-free area in Boundary Rd, Dromana, and at Citation Reserve in Mount Martha.

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A Carrum Downs-based company is backing up its commitment to allergy-friendly and healthy foods by making a major move towards renewable energy.

Orgran Health & Nutrition, which exports its gluten, wheat, egg, dairy, yeast, nut and GMP-free food products to more than 70 countries, began installing 694 solar panels on its Aster Ave head office and factory last December. The panels yield a total of 276,000 kWh per year, powering a substantial portion of the company’s operation, and any excess power is directly transferred back to the grid, allowing the company to share its clean

energy with both commercial and residential properties within the area.

Orgran is a division of Roma Food Products, whose chief executive, Owen Nelson, said had made the move towards minimising carbon emissions, reducing overall energy consumption and actively participating in the global fight against climate change.

“We are committed to protecting the environment with programs that include recycling and waste reduction, responsible sourcing of raw materials and the installation of rainwater collection tanks,” Mr Nelson said. “Today we have made a significant investment into the use of solar energy at our manufacturing facility, which will assist in

reducing our dependence on non-renewable electricity sources over time.”

Orgran was established in 1985 by brothers Frank and Max Buontempo, who recognised a need for alternative grain foods that catered for allergy sufferers and decided to manufacture a range of wheat, fat and sugar-free products. Armed with strong ethical values and a commitment towards continuous improvement, their company quickly grew to become a pioneer in the health food industry and today manufactures more than 90 products including flour, bread and baking mixes, biscuits, breakfast cereals, egg substitutes, desserts, pastas and snacks.

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As part of its street outreach services, Life-Gate Inc has been busy for the past five months fundraising for a new mobile kitchen, Meals For Change, to provide meals for the homeless and people in need.

Unfortunately, Life-Gate was struggling to reach its target.

Enter a host of guardian angels. Karingal Hub, the St Kilda Football Club, Bayside Shopping Centre, Creative Artroom and members of the public all dug deep to get Meals For Change up and running.

Karingal Hub made up the $8000 shortfall Life-Gate needed to buy the mobile kitchen, which centre manager Catherine Polley said Karingal Hub was proud to support. “The work that Life-Gate does makes a real difference within our local community and Karingal Hub is honoured to be able to support the Meals For Change initiative,” Catherine said.

The Saints then invited Life-Gate to be their charity partner for their season launch on Friday, March 9, with all money raised going to Meals For Change to buy food and other necessities.

Bayside Shopping Centre and Creative Artroom agreed to become corporate sponsors of Meals For Change; a GoFundMe fundraising campaign raised $3500 for the mobile kitchen, and Dunkley federal Liberal MP Chris Crewther negotiated a $10,000 Federal Government grant for the project.

The incredible response delighted Life-Gate co-founder the Rev Angel Roldan. “We’re amazed at how the community has come together to cover this shortfall,” Angel said. “We are deeply grateful to Karingal Hub and the Saints for their generosity and support.

They saw the need and were quick to step in and contribute and we’re so thankful.”

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Child help service in need of a hand A program dedicated to caring for vulnerable children on the Peninsula is in urgent need of money to continue its vital work.

Menzies: Caring for Kids and Peninsula Health have joined forces to deliver pediatric services for vulnerable children in a comprehensive and integrated way where health and education work together. However, Menzies president Kevin Johnson says the program needs money to continue, and he is appealing to philanthropic organisations and governments for help.

“Our partnership with Peninsula Health provides school communities in low socioeconomic areas the ability to deliver collaborative assessment of vulnerable children who have poor access to specialist pediatric assessment and management due to financial or parental inability; and significant medical, developmental and behavioural issues impacting on their ability to optimise their educational opportunities,” Kevin said.

“By working together locally it provides a ‘one-stop shop’ for these families. Families, educationists, and health come together to assess and

collaborate in a timely way. We partially fund this care at four hubs in Frankston North, Hastings, Rosebud and Mornington. This enables care for more than 20 schools on the Peninsula and more than 1000 children (in 2017).”

A pediatric assessment of the children revealed learning issues and behavioural problems including self-harm, possible autism, continence issues, chromosomal abnormalities, sleep issues and dietary deficiencies. Action undertaken included sleep and continence treatment, further assessment for autism, advice and referral for parenting help, and further language and cognitive assessments to help optimise the learning support and structure for the children.

“The exchange of professional knowledge has been of great benefit to the teaching staff and has allowed for a much more integrated and holistic service model to be put into place,” Kevin said.

“We feel we are on the edge of delivering some powerful and life-changing outcomes for students and parents who desperately need it.”

Anyone who is able to help the partnership continue its work is asked to phone Kevin on 0438 093 300 or email him at admin@menzies.org.au

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Traditionally overlooked by holidaymakers and day-trippers, Hastings encompasses all that is great about our vibrant and diverse Mornington Peninsula. With its beautiful natural coastline, heritage-listed flora and fauna, welcoming rural feel and all the amenities you could ask for at your disposal, Hastings really does have it all.

The ideal destination for your next day trip, Hastings was once a popular apple-growing region, but in more recent times it has become synonymous with wine and as a place to live for those seeking a ‘country’ lifestyle within an hour’s drive of Melbourne.

A little over 60km from the inner CBD, the township of Hastings is positioned by Westernport Bay. Previously known as King’s Creek and Star Point, historians believe the village was named after either the British imperial administrator Warren Hastings or the English fishing village of the same name. It has been identified as one of Melbourne’s up and coming real estate markets and an affordable place for those wanting to live by the water. The town’s popularity has been increasing year after year as more and more people move into the area seeking a quieter ‘countrystyle’ lifestyle with all the amenities at their disposal. Some have looked to Hastings after being priced out of the surrounding Mornington and Frankston markets.

Traditionally popular with fisherman, the township is attracting sightseers wanting to explore this picturesque town, with its coastal boardwalk, delightful cafés and shops, resident pelicans and colourful yachts moored at the marina. Other attractions include a 30km bike track that runs from Somerville to Bittern, and Warringine Park.

Hastings is home to several major employers, including BlueScope Steel and the nearby HMAS Cerberus naval base, and it is currently under consideration as Melbourne’s future deepwater port.

If you’re wanting to experience all the delights of a lovely coastal village just a short distance from Melbourne, come and visit Hastings!

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An exceptional dining experience requires a chef with passion, owners with vision, outstanding customer service and, of course, an ideal venue. A waterfront cafe in Hastings has combined these key ingredients to perfection and stamped its mark firmly on the Peninsula’s food scene.

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Owners Michael Greener and Toula Bradshaw and head chef Ashley Bradshaw have transformed this relaxed venue over the past four years into a ‘destination café’ with friendly table service and restaurant-quality dishes. Toula is a former international flight attendant who describes Pelikan Société as her “Qantas on the ground”, while Ashley’s European influence, passion for unique flavours and eye for detail creates magic on the plate. Experienced business owner and front-of-house host Michael makes all guests instantly feel at home.

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Just two months after opening, Hastings’ Kidz Shed Indoor Play Centre & Café is proving a huge hit — and not just with kids.

Independently owned and operated, the play centre has a dedicated toddler area for those under 3, provides hand sanitisers, and has stools in the bathrooms to make it easier for the little ones. The Kidz Shed offers affordable children’s birthday parties or the option to hire the venue for your own party.

You don’t even have to have kids to drop into Kidz Shed. The café is proving the talk of the town with a very reasonably priced menu including homemade muffins, lasagnes, hamburgers and pizzas, options for dairy and glutenintolerant customers, and its Smashed Avocado and Big Breakfast. There’s also plenty of parking, which is great for tradies wanting to pull up with their trailers to pick up their lunch or snacks.

The community-minded Kidz Shed also supports the Westernport Hotel’s monthly cancer raffle and helps several schools and pre-schools with their fundraisers.

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When it comes to beauty services, experience counts. Peaches & Cream Hair, Beauty and Laser Salon has been operating in Hastings for 30 years. Owner Suzanne has a Bachelor of Health Science, is an educator and a co-author, so you can be assured you’re in capable hands.

Peaches & Cream offers a staggering 165 treatments and services, including hair styling, microblading, cosmetic tattooing, IPL and laser hair removal, tattoo removal, cosmetic medicine, injectables, remedial massage and reflexology, facials, special occassian make-up, eyelash extensions, teeth whitening and spray tanning, along with regular beauty services such as waxing, tinting, manicures and pedicures.

This is the go-to salon for high-end peels, laser tattoo removal, and permanent eyeliner that will last a lifetime. Spoil yourself with silk eyelash extensions and enjoy; full, classic, Russian 3D or hybrid.

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The firm prides itself as the leading provider of family law services on the Mornington Peninsula. By consulting Calley Rajah Family Lawyers you are benefiting from a wealth of experience.

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If you attended in 2017 you would have heard the outstanding and inspiring delivery from keynote speaker Andy Lark (pictured), the great global marketing genius who has spearheaded some of the most well-known marketing campaigns across Australia for brands including CommBank, Xero and Foxtel.

Andy joins the list of must-see BITE Conference speakers once again for 2018. If you missed out in 2017, be sure to secure your seat this year and buckle in for some serious thought-provoking presentations that are bound to give you plenty of new ammunition to get your

business firing.

Your ticket includes a seat in front of some of the most influential and successful business owners from Australia and beyond. There will be keynotes, breakout sessions, full exhibition stands and plenty of free stuff in addition to all-day catering with premium meals, barista-made coffee and post-event networking drinks and finger food.

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Surveying practice breaks new ground

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The Peninsula Survey Group may have a new address, but its old-fashioned service hasn’t changed one bit. After 30 years of operation in Mount Eliza, this land surveying practice has resided at its Mornington address for 18 months and continues to provide expert advice to both domestic and commercial clients.

Principal Alan Runting is a licensed land surveyor with more than three decades of experience. The Peninsula Survey Group has completed more than 6000 projects, including two-lot dual occupancies, multi-storey building subdivisions and large broadacre sub-divisions, and continues to use the latest sophisticated field equipment, GPS and software to achieve optimum accuracy for clients.

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Chisholm gets boost for student support Chisholm’s Frankston campus has received $4.1 million from the State Government for increased student support services and the redevelopment of its Skills and Jobs Centre.

Training and Skills Minister Gayle Tierney and Frankston state Labor MP Paul Edbrooke announced the boost during a recent tour of the campus, where they were given an update on the $75.9 million redevelopment project. They also joined young people taking part in the Young Parents Program, which provides vital support for young parents looking to continue their education.

Chisholm chief executive Dr Rick Ede said the money was vital to ensure Chisholm could continue to provide the best possible experience for its students. “Chisholm

provides strong support networks for our students, including careers, welfare, disability and Indigenous support,” Dr Ede said. “This funding will ensure we can continue to help people stay engaged with their education.

“Whether students are looking to access training, reskill for new roles or find work placements, our Skills and Jobs Centre plays a really important role and with this funding we can continue to provide this support.”

The centre also provides targeted support to preapprentices, apprentices, employers, teachers and parents to help improve apprenticeship retention and completion.

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Our focus is on the Asian elephants that are in captivity so that they may live the best life possible. This means that their training is humane and ethically undertaken and that their management

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is best practice. The other side of the coin is the focus on the mahout and improving their lot as well through education. In the last couple of years, however, we have now begun to turn our sights on to conservation of elephants in general because the three projects are interdependent. Our hope is that someday all Asian elephants can live in free-range environments that will no longer require human interaction.

However, until that time comes, the

H-ELP Foundation is committed to creating the best life for elephants possible, using scientific, evidence-based training techniques and frameworks, and improving the lives of mahouts.

Tell us more about elephants in captivity.

Is it a better option?

It isn’t a better option, it is just that there is nowhere near enough habitat for the 14,000 captives. In fact, there isn’t enough habitat for Asian elephants anywhere in Asia. Even in Myanmar, which had one of the largest populations, the wild elephant populations are decimated in their structure. Males are much rarer than they were and most populations hang around human settlements because they feel safer due to the threat of poaching. The Asian elephant is highly threatened.

What has H-ELP achieved of late?

As a result of our work in foundationtraining and rehabilitation, The HELP Foundation is now the official training partner of The Wildlife Trust of India, The National Elephant Institute of Thailand and The MTE (the largest private owners of elephants in the world — 3000). The MTE located in Myanmar are attempting to rehabilitate elephants whose former lives were in hauling timber since there were world-wide restrictions on timber harvesting in Myanmar. The alternative is that the elephants will be bought

by Chinese buyers and either used in unregulated tourism or ‘melted’ down for traditional medicine.

What can a patron learn by coming to the ball on June 16 at the Mornington Racecourse?

We are looking forward to showcasing our work through visual platforms and I will present a talk that will educate and provide an insight. We heavily rely on donors and we are very grateful for the local support from individuals and companies across the Mornington Peninsula who are donating and contributing to the event. All the funds will be donated to on-the-ground workshops in multiple countries across Asia.

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You’re the Star Show hosts Simon Mills, Paul Wilson, Rick Varlet and Jason Taylor.

Big Jase, you’re still a star

BY KATE SEARS

Jason ‘Big Jase’ Taylor reflects on a time when he’d be stopped in the street. “You’re that guy from You’re the Star Show!” people would say. Or sometimes, “Aren’t you from Spin?”

At the age of 19, the Frankston resident joined the You’re the Star Show. Thirty years ago, this drew 300-plus people every week to the Langwarrin Pub. With MCs motivating and entertaining the crowd, karaoke sessions for punters to provide the laughs, professional singers to wow the audience, as well as party games, DJs, dancing and giveaways, it wasn’t long before it grew to three shows a week. Then eight shows were formed with new hosts and DJs that took to the road full-time, performing up to 40 weekly shows throughout Victoria.

After five years of this busy lifestyle, Jason took a year off but missed it so much he put together his own band called Spin, with Pete ‘Stitch’ Pasitchnyj on guitar, ‘Little Jase’ Dean on keyboards and vocals and himself on lead vocals. For 15

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years they played every Saturday at the Pelly Bar in Frankston and eventually at every corner pub in the Frankston CBD, The Cove Hotel on Sunday nights, the Somerville Hotel on Thursday nights and regular appearances at Crown Casino.

“We worked tirelessly with the marketing and promoting at our venues, making sure we had big crowds,” Jason recalls.

“We created a big following and worked hard on our own self-promotion.”

A little one and married life saw Jason welcome a 9-5 job as a car salesman. But last March a reunion gig at The Briars, Picnic at Josephine’s, saw Stitch and Big Jase perform as The Pelly Brothers. Their 15-year absence had not lost them any fans, with some 350 people rocking up to see them take the stage again.

“My family comes first now with two young daughters keeping me busy, but I do miss performing,” Jason says. “My mind is telling me to get out and play again.”

Jason encourages everyone to get out and support local entertainers and keep the music culture alive on the Mornington Peninsula.

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Sponsors and organisers of the 2018 MY Mount Eliza Run & Fun Festival gathered at the Village Pantry in Mount Eliza on March 6 to launch the community event, now in its second successful year. The festival raises awareness of the blood cancer multiple myeloma, as well as money for Myeloma Australia. Photos: Andrea Kellett

Some of the biggest names in the Australian film industry joined hundreds of movie-lovers at McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery on Saturday, March 3, for the Stellar Short Film Festival. Michael Caton, Stephen Curry, Nadia Tass and Cassandra Magrath were guest judges at the festival, which featured 12 of the best award-winning Australian short films from 2017 Photos: Tanya Fry

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BIG CITY BEAT SATURDAY 16th JUNE

By Cheryl Carter This impressive event run by the Rotary Club Frankston Sunrise has been making a massive difference to the lives of so many children living in poverty in Ghana since Rotary member Tony Carter’s daughter Aimee spent some time there in 2005.

Last year’s ball raised almost $27,000, enabling Rotary to help with major work at a local school in Kumasi along with a water project in a remote village.

The Days for Girls Program was also supported.

This year’s event will be at the Frankston Arts Centre on Saturday, June 16. Included are savouries and drinks on arrival, a fourcourse meal and a very impressive line-up of talent to be enjoyed.

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You can look forward to pre-dinner entertainment followed by the internationally acclaimed show band Big City Beat. They will have the whole place rocking, says Tony. The MC for the evening is the beautiful and talented Brodie Harper from Channel 9’s Postcards.

Sponsors already include Mercedes Benz Mornington, Mickey Blue, Bridgestone Tyres Frankston, Mornington Peninsula Magazine and Wise Choice Catering. The Charity warmly welcomes Belmar Real Estate as major sponsor for 2018.

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Hotel Sorrento, by Australian playwright Hannie Rayson, tells the story of three sisters who grew up together in the seaside town of Sorrento.

Hilary lives in the family home in Sorrento with her father and 16-year-old son. Pippa, a businesswoman, is visiting from New York and Meg, a successful writer, returns from England.

When the three sisters are reunited after 10 years apart they again feel the constraints of family life. A semiautobiographical book written by middle sister and expat Meg triggers the familial tensions and dramas that eventuate. The play is about family in a literal and metaphorical sense and the importance of blood ties and collective memory, true or false.

Be a part of this family drama at Frankston Arts Centre on Saturday, May 19, at 8pm. Tickets are $27-$57 and can be booked on theFAC.com.au, in person at the centre or by calling 9784 1060.

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BY KATE SEARS

How has your career grown since The Voice Australia?

At first it was hard to keep up the momentum I had while on the show. I decided to study a Bachelor of Music to sort of find my sound. My biggest struggle has been legitimising myself away from being “that girl who went on TV” and trying to lose the ‘teenage pop princess’ reputation. So much has changed in my life personally over the past five years and I think that’s apparent in the music I’m creating.

Paul Sheehan from The Sydney Morning Herald said of you: “One of the finest young singers to emerge from this country in a long time.” How did you respond when you heard this?

Total shock. Still can’t get my head around it. I think when you’re in the public eye you develop a slight fear, or should I say wariness, of the tabloids so I was incredibly humbled by the support Paul showed for me throughout that article. You really can’t underestimate the value of kindness.

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Your first single will be released soon. How has the process been?

It’s been such a private project for so long I’m a little nervous to make it public, but I think I’m ready for that now. I used to worry a lot about what people would think of my original music since I’m probably better known for my covers.

But I read recently that an artist’s objective should not be to create the best body of work but to recreate the most honest version of the self. I try to keep that in mind.

Anything you’d like to add?

It’s so important that we continue to support live music and live music venues. It’s so easy these days to plug in your phone or stream music online, but actually engaging in and supporting your local live music industry is so much more rewarding for everyone involved.

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Jackie Sannia was 18 when she made the final of The Voice Australia. Now 22, the South Frankston songstress is about to release her first single under the name SANNIA. She speaks to Mornington Peninsula Magazine.

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Fine art thriving at Manyung Gallery

By Liz Rogers

Drop by Manyung Gallery Mount Eliza, Flinders and Sorrento this June to view the exquisite work of fine art originator and graduate student of the world-renowned East Sydney Art School Barbara Tyson.

fine art needs a Barbara Tyson. Take the time to find yours at Manyung Gallery Mount Eliza, Flinders and Sorrento this winter and embrace the delightful play of light, freedom of expression and motivational movement of an artist’s joy in watching her subject come to life.

Immerse yourself in Tyson’s work this June at Manyung Gallery and enjoy.

Tyson’s detailed, and highly individualised ‘movement loving’ work hangs in private collections across the globe, and her undeniable portraiture is critically acclaimed. (Think Doug Moran and Archibald prize recognition.)

Creating brushstrokes that enable the viewer to explore and define their own journey via the smooth softness of thick textures and detailed realism, Tyson uses varnishes to create a rich depth on the canvas. This is art to dive into and swim with the tide of heart-felt skill and expression while basking in the pure joy an experienced and confident painter delivers.

Manyung Gallery Group provides the perfect space to view this world-renowned artist’s work. Whether you are a drawing, illustration, portraiture or still-life enthusiast, or just admire the creativity of an artist whose career has spanned decades, June is the month to peruse and purchase that special piece of art for art’s sake.

Ground-breaking art is thriving at Manyung Gallery, and every admirer of

MANYUNG GALLERY GROUP Barbara Tyson Exhibition from June 1st until June 30th at Manyung’s three Peninsula galleries, Mount Eliza, Flinders and Sorrento.

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T: 9787 2953 all sites E: staff@manyunggallery.com.au W: manyunggallery.com.au

A masterful exhibition created by

BARBARA TYSON For the month of June, Manyung Gallery will be showcasing Barbara’s stunning works throughout all our galleries on the Mornington Peninsula “A point arrives when touching the canvas is like touching their soul, seeing the subject emerge from the painting.”

Opening dates: Mt Eliza Gallery - Friday 1st June Flinders Gallery - Saturday 9th June Sorrento Gallery - Saturday 23rd June T. 03 9787 2953 E. staff@manyunggallery.com.au

Mt Eliza • Sorrento • Flinders • Mornington • Malvern • Asia

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Shell creations evoke ocean’s beauty She Shell Art By Miffy creates stylestatement designs and decorative creations from shells Miffy has gathered over more than three decades. Her beach, tide and coastal finds form stunning art pieces.

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...beach, tide & coastal finds forming stunning art pieces... sheshellartbymiffy.godaddysites.com 0400 178 635

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Miffy says none of her “old shell beauties” are rare, threatened, endangered or exotic species. “All were found embedded in dry sea kelp and collected on the tide-line, including being found deceased and embedded in the sand dunes.”

There are two remaining gallery-ready pieces available for sale through Veraison Restaurant and Wine Bar in Tootgarook. While you’re there browsing Miffy’s art, check out the tempting menu designed by Mark Poulter.

She Shell Art By Miffy evokes memories and the love of the sea and times spent there. Miffy’s creations will have you reminiscing on the beauty and power of the ocean and the effect it has on all of us. Her encrusted and adorned shell statement pieces are made with love from the seaside.

On request she can make made to order, custom-made and themed pieces or you may be interested in selecting from her gallery of ready-made decorative creations which can be viewed on her website.

SHE SHELL ART BY MIFFY M: 0400 178 635 E: miffypittaway@live.com.au W: sheshellartbymiffy.godaddysites.com FB: facebook.com/Miffyshells INSTA: sheshellartbymiffy

In 1983, a group of patchworkers came together to promote their art and share their skills in a social and creative environment. The Mornington Peninsula Patchworkers has grown significantly since that gathering, its members making quilts for Ronald McDonald House, Frankston Hospital, and palliative care and nursing homes, as well as calico dolls for Peninsula hospitals and trauma teddies for Ambulance Victoria.

Tutors, guest speakers and an extensive library supplement the club’s skills-based program, while exhibitions, shopping excursions, mystery bus trips and retreats add variety to its calendar.

The club meets on the second Monday of the month at the Studio @ PCT in Wilsons Rd, Mornington, and this year it started a Beginners & Beyond group that meets on the third Saturday of the month at Currawong Community Centre for those unable to take part in weekday activities. Entry is $5 for each group on a monthly basis, and after two sessions you’re invited to become a member for $35 a year with a $15 once-off joining fee.

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‘Unleash your inner artist’

Meet: 2nd Monday of the month 10am - 3pm, Entry $5 The Studio@ PCT, 91 Wilsons Road, Mornington.

We do Modern, Traditional and Textile Arts.

NEW! A Beginners & Beyond – Sit & Sew New quilters or advanced, enjoy a day of fun & creativity Meet: 3rd Saturday of the month 10am - 4pm, Entry $5 Currawong Community Centre, 17 Currawong St, Mornington.

After 2 sessions we ask you to join our club: $15 J/Fee $35 per yr.

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BEAUTIFUL ART /PROPER WAY Lance James and Billy Tjampitjinpa Kenda may not be travellers in the given sense of the word. Yet both take us on amazing adventures around Central Australia in works whose vast subject matter belies their small scale. Kenda and James are both disabled artists with restricted mobility but their imagination runs free in these colour-filled paintings.

Western Arrernte painter Billy Tjampitjinpa Kenda captures the daily activities of both visitors and traditional owners. Kenda’s Central Australia is no static, empty landscape but one in which tourists clamber up

rocky outcrops and crowd on to buses and cars, noses pressed eagerly to windows as they drink in the views.

In contrast to Kenda’s populated views, the paintings of Lance James from the more remote Pitjantjatjara community of Docker River offer a broader take. Having observed the region’s many wild horses and stockmen since childhood, he portrays them traversing the lands rounding up cattle, mustering, droving or simply riding through the wide Outback.

This month, the works of Kenda and James along with quirky bird paintings by fellow disabled artist Jane Mervin are on show in the exhibition Beautiful Art/Proper Way at Shoreham’s Whistlewood gallery.

The art careers of all three artists are made possible by the social enterprise art studio Bindi Mwerre Anthurre Artists, which assists disabled Aboriginal artists living in or near Alice Springs to develop a career in fine art that has led to their work being acquired by Australia’s leading state and national galleries. Bindi artists coordinator Sandra Brown is travelling to Whistlewood to open the exhibition on May 19 at 2.30pm; it is current to June 3.

WHISTLEWOOD | Contemporary Australian Art A: 642 Tucks Rd, Shoreham Open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, 11am-4pm T: 5989 8282 E: info@mccullochandmcculloch.com.au W: mccullochandmcculloch.com.au Pictured above: Lance James, Docker River Cowboy Mustering Wild Brumbies, 20cm x 46cm; Left: Billy Tjampitjinpa Kenda, People in the Helicopter, 30cm x 30cm

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Billy Kenda, Jane Mervin, Lance James Bindi Mwerre Anthurre Artists, Alice Springs Three noteworthy artists from the disability social enterprise organisation Bindi Mwerre Anthurre Artists whose joyous small paintings capture the essence, beauty and life of Central Australia.

May 19 - June 3 WINTER SALON + ART PARADE Founding artists and emerging talents of Aboriginal art.

Art Parade Opening Queen’s Birthday weekend, Saturday June 9, 2.30 Bookings essential mccullochart.eventbrite.com.au Or as below

June 9 - July 15

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MAY 2018 EVERY SUNDAY Heritage steam train trips Mornington Railway; 460 Moorooduc Hwy, Moorooduc; www.morningtonrailway.org. au; 1300 767 274 Live music at Pop & Selmas Café 34 Ranelagh Drive, Mt Eliza Kingdom Kids Church – The Anglican Church, Cnr Albert St & Octavia St, Mornington; 10.30am; 5975 0198; www.mmmanglican.org.au EVERY MONDAY, SCHOOL TERMS Peninsula Kung Fu cnr Racecourse Rd & Carbine Way, Mornington; 1.302.30pm; www.peninsulakungfu.com.au/ kung-fu-classes/womens-self-defence UNTIL SUNDAY JULY 8 Propaganda: A selection of posters from the Australian War Memorial – Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, 10am-5pm, mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au, 5950 1580 FRIDAY MAY 4 Woodleigh School Campus Tours – Book via website www.woodleigh.school, 5971 6100 Art Red Hill 2018 Opening Night – Red Hill Consolidated School, tickets available online www.artredhill.com.au FRIDAY, SAT & SUNDAY MAY 4-6 T’Gallant Mushrooms in May Wild Mushroom Meander Wine + Food Extravaganza, 1385 Morn-Flinders Rd, Main Ridge, $49pp, 11am & 1pm, www. tgallant.com.au, bookings ess 5931 1300 SATURDAY MAY 5 Mornington Peninsula Winery Walk – Details and bookings mpva.com.au SATURDAY & SUNDAY MAY 5-6 Art Red Hill 2018 Red Hill Consolidated School; 10am-4pm; tix $5; children U16 free; artredhill.com.au Open Gardens Victoria – Akenfield Main Ridge; www.opengardensvictoria.org.au SATURDAY MAY 5 – SUNDAY JULY 8 Andrew Hazewinkel: What The Sea Never Told Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, 10am-5pm, mprg. mornpen.vic.gov.au, 5950 1580 1969-1970-1971 A Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery Exhibition 10am-5pm, mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au, 5950 1580

SUNDAY MAY 6 Foraging Basket Weaving Workshop At Red Hill Truffles, 2-5pm, $150pp, book essential www.mpexperience.rezdy.com Bibi Ostermark, Suzanne Kaldor, Yvonne Patton and Cressida Fox Exhibition Oak Hill Gallery, 2-4pm, www.oakhillgallery.com.au, 5973 4299 TUESDAY MAY 8 Peppa Pig’s Surprise - Frankston Arts Centre; noon & 2pm; tix $34.90-$39.90; www.thefac.com.au; 9784 1060 Impact Volunteering introduction to volunteering sessions – Long Room, Frankston Library, 60 Playne St, Frankston; 10-11am; bookings essential; 9770 6492 Show’n’Tell for Women - A letter to Mum; Mornington Library, Vancouver St, Mornington; 10.30am-12.30pm; free but bookings essential; 5950 1820 Card Making - Hastings Library; 7 High St, Hastings; 2-3pm; free but bookings essential; 5950 1710 WEDNESDAY MAY 9 Tex Perkins - The Man In Black Frankston Arts Centre; 8pm; tickets $89.90; www.thefac.com.au; 9784 1060 Gut health presentation with Natalie Gibson Mornington Library; Vancouver St, Mornington; 10.30-11.30am; free but bookings essential; 5950 1820 Breastfeeding drop-in service - Rye Child and Family Health Centre; 21 Nelson St, Rye; free; 1-4pm; 5977 5297 FRIDAY MAY 11 George’s Marvellous Medicine – Frankston Arts Centre, 27-37 Davey St, Frankston, 11am & 6pm, tix $25 or family of four $95, www.thefac.com.au; 9784 1060 FRIDAY, SAT & SUNDAY MAY 11-13 T’Gallant Mushrooms in May Wild Mushroom Meander Wine + Food Extravaganza, 1385 Morn-Flinders Rd, Main Ridge, $49pp, 11am & 1pm, www. tgallant.com.au, bookings ess 5931 1300 SATURDAY MAY 12 Roy Orbison & Johnny Cash - The Men in Black Tour - Frankston Arts Centre; 8pm; tickets $59.90-$69.90; www.thefac.com.au; 9784 1060 Propaganda + Hazewinkel Floor Talk

SUNDAY MAY 13 The Tap Pack - Frankston Arts Centre; 6pm; $54.90-$64.90; www.thefac.com. au, 9784 1060 Flinders Mothers Day Classic Walk/ Run Flinders Yacht Club, 8-11am; $20pp; www.mothersdayclassic.com.au WEDNESDAY MAY 16 Ballet Revolución - Frankston Arts Centre; 8pm; $89.90-$94.90; www. thefac.com.au, 9784 1060 FRIDAY MAY 18 Cine, Wine & Dine – Blues Brothers – Trofeo Estate, 85 Harrisons Rd, Dromana, 6.30-11.30pm, book dinner and a movie, info@trofeoestate.com.au or call 5981 8688 The Australian Ballet School – Frankston Arts Centre, 27-37 Davey St, Frankston, 10.30am & 1.30pm, tix $20, www.thefac.com.au, 9784 1060 Peninsula Grammar Open Day9-11am, www.peninsulagrammar.vic.edu.au FRIDAY, SAT & SUNDAY MAY 18-20 T’Gallant Mushrooms in May Wild Mushroom Meander Wine + Food Extravaganza, 1385 Morn-Flinders Rd, Main Ridge, $49pp, 11am & 1pm, www. tgallant.com.au, bookings ess 5931 1300 SATURDAY MAY 19 – SUNDAY JUNE 3 Beautiful Art/Proper Way – The essence, beauty and humour of Central Australian in joyous small works, Whistlewood Art Gallery, 642 Tucks Rd, Shoreham, www.mccullochandmcculloch. com.au, 5989 8282 SATURDAY & SUNDAY MAY 19-20 Mornington Lions Club Pre-Loved Book Fair Peninsula Community Theatre; 91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington; 8.30am5.30pm Saturday & 8.30am-3pm Sunday; free; 0412 394 449 or 0419 299 196 SATURDAY MAY 19 Hotel Sorrento - Frankston Arts Centre; 8pm; $44-$57; www.thefac.com.au, 9784 1060 SUNDAY MAY 20 Million Paws Walk – Fred Smith Reserve, Hastings, 9am-2pm MONDAY MAY 21 Author Talk with Kerry Tucker Mornington Library; Vancouver St,

Fateful Voyage – Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, A conversation with artist Andrew Hazewinkel, couta boat building craftsman Tim Phillips and MPRG Senior Curator Danny Lacy, members $15/general $18, 5pm for drinks and nibbles, 5.30-6.30pm for conversation, mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au, 5950 1580 TUESDAY MAY 22 FMP Careers Expo- Hastings Community Hub; 1973 FrankstonFlinders Rd, Hastings; 9.30am-3pm; free; 0422 126 985 International Cool Climate Wine Show - Public Tasting; Mornington Racing Club, 320 Racecourse Rd, Mornington; 6.30-8.30pm; $30pp; internationalcoolclimatewineshow.com

International Cool Climate Wine Show - Awards Dinner; Mornington Racing Club, 320 Racecourse Rd, Mornington; 7-11.30pm; $125pp; internationalcoolclimatewineshow.com

Fri 8 Jun, 10.30am & 1.30pm Philip Gould and Michelle Fitzmaurice sing and dance their way through Frank Sinatra's life story and classic Sinatra hits like My Way, Three Coins in a Fountain, Fly Me to the Moon and more.

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SATURDAY JUNE 23 Barbara Tyson Exhibition – Manyung Gallery Sorrento, www.manyunggallery. com.au, 9787 2953 Peninsula Music Society presents Melbourne Chamber Orchestra Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington, 7.30pm, tix $18-$55, bookings www.trybooking.com/book/ event?eid=362294& SATURDAY JUNE 30 Propaganda + Hazewinkel Floor Talk Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, 3-3.45pm, free with exhibition entry, bookings preferred, mprg.mornpen.vic. gov.au, 5950 1580

SATURDAY – MONDAY JUNE 9-11 Winter Wine Weekend – Fine wine, food and music (see program centre pages) SATURDAY JUNE 9 Barbara Tyson Exhibition – Manyung Gallery Flinders, www.manyunggallery. com.au, 9787 2953

TUESDAY JUNE 12 Impact Volunteering introduction to volunteering sessions Long Room, Frankston City Library, 60 Playne St, Frankston, 10-11am, bookings essential 9770 6492 Propaganda + Hazewinkel Floor Talk Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, 3-3.45pm, free with exhibition entry, bookings preferred, mprg.mornpen.vic. gov.au, 5950 1580 THURSDAY JUNE 14 Which Way Home – Frankston Arts Centre, 7.30pm, tix $27-$57, www. thefac.com.au, 9784 1060

TUESDAY JULY 3 July 2018 School Holiday Workshops Design Your Own Poster Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, ages 5-8, 10am-noon, $12, bookings essential, mprg.mornpen.voc.gov.au, 5950 1580 WEDNESDAY JULY 4 July 2018 School Holiday Workshops Design Your Own Poster Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, ages 9-12, 10am-noon, $12, Bookings essential, mprg.mornpen.voc.gov.au, 5950 1580 THURSDAY JULY 26 Peninsula Grammar presents LIOR Nominated for three ARIAs inc. best male artist & Triple J album of the year, Peninsula Grammar, 20 Wooralla Drive, Mount Eliza, 7-8.30pm, tix $25, www. eventbrite.com.au WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 19 Peninsula Grammar Presents – Vaudrey with Howard Penny A cello duo recital of the world premiere of Vaudrey’s Suite for Two Cellos, Peninsula Grammar, 20 Wooralla Drive, Mount Eliza, 7-8.30pm, tix $25, www.eventbrite. com.au MORE LISTINGS ON OUR WEBSITE morningtonpeninsulamagazine.com.au

DAYTIME MUSIC + THEATRE ILBIJERRI Theatre Company

WHICH WAY HOME

Thu 14 June, 7.30pm Tash and her Dad are going on a road trip. Infused with humour and heart, Which Way Home draws on writer Katie Beckett’s own memories of growing up with her single Aboriginal father.

Tickets: $27–$57

Tickets: 03 9784 1060 thefac.com.au

Sat 19 May, 8pm Australian playwright Hannie Rayson’s play is about family and the importance of blood ties and tells the story of three sisters who grew up in the seaside town of Sorrento.

Tickets: $27–$57

TUESDAY MAY 29 Bite Conference 2018, The Small Business Event of the Year Mornington Racecourse; book now biteconferencevictoria.com.au

Winter Wine Fest – Red Hill Reserve and Showgrounds, 11am-4pm, tix $70 at the door, www.mpva.com.au, 5989 2377

FRIDAY, SAT & SUNDAY MAY 25-27 T’Gallant Mushrooms in May Wild Mushroom Meander Wine + Food Extravaganza, 1385 Morn-Flinders Rd, Main Ridge, $49pp, 11am & 1pm, www. tgallant.com.au, bookings ess 5931 1300

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WEDNESDAY JUNE 20 Peninsula Grammar presents Amy Lehpamer – One of Australia’s most versatile leading ladies of stage, Peninsula Grammar, 20 Wooralla Drive, Mount Eliza, 7-8.30pm, tix $25, www. eventbrite.com.au

FRIDAY JUNE 8 Frankly Sinatra – Frankston Arts Centre, 10.30am & 1.30pm, tix $20, www. thefac.com.au, 9784 1060

Mal Walden’s Good News - Rosebud Library; McDowell St, Rosebud; listen to Melbourne newsreader Mal Walden present this collection of Good News stories of survival, invention, eccentricities and goodness; 11am-noon; 5950 1230

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MONDAY MAY 28 Mornington Football Club Historic Walk Old Post Office Museum, cnr Main St & The Esplanade, members $12/ general $15, 10.30am-1pm, mprg. mornpen.vic.edu.au, 5950 1580

FRIDAY – SUNDAY JUNE 8-10 Mornington Winter Music Festival Tix on sale www.morningtonmusicfestival. com.au

Dress for Success Let it Shine Gala Dinner Celebrating 10 years! Brooklands of Mornington, 99 Tanti Ave, Mornington, 6.30pm, tix www.morningtonpeninsula. dressforsuccess.org, 9770 0220

DAYTIME MUSIC + THEATRE

Children of Ghana Charity Ball 2018 Frankston Arts Centre, 6.30pm, 4 course meal, complimentary drink on arrival, dress after 5, $145, book 0400 516 265

Barbara Tyson Exhibition Opening Manyung Gallery Mount Eliza, www. manyunggallery.com.au, 9787 2953

FRIDAY MAY 25 Melbourne Coastrek 30km-60km team trekking challenge, 6am-9pm, www.melbourne.coastrek.com.au, 02 8039 3580

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SATURDAY JUNE 16 The Human Elephant Learning Programs 2018 Black Tie Ball – Mornington Racecourse, 6.30-11.30pm, tix $155, on sale bit.ly/elephantball

FRIDAY JUNE 1 Lachlan Bryan and the Wildes, Alana Wilkinson Red Hill Community Pavilion, 184 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill, tix from musiconthehill.com.au

THURSDAY – SUNDAY MAY 24-26 Peninsula Grammar - The Little Mermaid; Frankston Arts Centre; 7pm; $23-$95; www.thefac.com.au, 9784 1060

FRIDAY & SATURDAY MAY 25-26 Mornington Peninsula Weekend Cartooning Workshops Mornington Scout Hall, Mitchell Reserve, Mitchell St, Mornington, $25 per class, www. illustrating-man.com/camp/morningtonpeninsula-vic-26-27-may-2018 to see class times

UNTIL SUNDAY MAY 27 Energy, Emotion & Euphoria, an Exhibition of Original Paintings by Sharyn Del Giudice – Whitehill Gallery & Sapori Di Casa, White Hill Rd, Red Hill, 11am-5pm, www.whitehillart.com.au, 5931 0146 or Sharyn on 0419 330 320

WED, THURS, FRI MAY 30 TO JUNE 1 Woodleigh School Campus Tours Book via website Woodleigh.vic.edu.au

WEDNESDAY MAY 23 Toorak College Open Day www.toorakcollege.vic.edu.au

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Peninsula Music Society presents An Evening of Choral Delights Australian Chamber Choir – Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington, 7.30pm, tix $18$55, bookings 9789 8392

Mornington; 11am-noon; free but bookings essential; 5950 1820

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James’s colours come together Soul/pop artist James Franklin has been making waves since he released his debut EP, The Laundry Room Mixtape, in 2015 to excellent reviews. James wrote his first song at seven, started his first band at 11 and had his first professional gig at 15. He found his feet almost immediately in Melbourne’s music scene, playing with 5 Seconds Of Summer, Gavin James and Joan Osborne during his formative years.

Citing Sam Cooke, Jason Mraz and James Taylor as a few of his significant influences, James learnt early on that to create the music he wanted to make he had to find a way to use all of the colours at once, but still make the painting beautiful. Although challenging at first, when he released his sophomore EP Pumpkin Pie in 2016, James had found his sound — one that combines blues, rock, funk, jazz, and country; a sound that pays tribute to his heroes but stays fresh and current; a sound everyone can connect with.

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FRIDAY 4 MAY Tracy McNeil & The Good Life - Music On The Hill 7.30pm The Mavis’s Anniversary Tour – The Grand Hotel 8pm Kylie & Nathan – Brass Razu 8.30pm SATURDAY 5 MAY Rob Papp - Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm The Jackson Lite Duo – Craft & Co 1pm Copyrite – Beaches of Mornington 9pm SUNDAY 6 MAY Mamma’s Mountain Jug Band – Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm BAMM – Frankston City Library 1pm Jason Downes & Tamsin – The Peninsula Jazz Club 2pm The Party Animals – Sorrento Portsea RSL 4pm FRIDAY 11 MAY Karavana Flamenco - Brass Razu 8.30pm The Regular Boys– Beaches of Mornington 9pm INXSIVE – The Grand Hotel Mornington 9pm SATURDAY 12 MAY Cherry Blue Acoustic - The Craft & Co 1pm Malcura – Gods Kitchen 8pm Size Matters - Beaches 9pm SUNDAY 13 MAY – MOTHERS DAY Mamma’s Mountain Jug Band – Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm Jimi Hocking – Beach 162 2pm Benn Manie – Mornington Brewery 2pm The O’Dowd’s – The Dubliner 4pm The Eagles Show - Rosebud RSL 8.30pm FRIDAY 18 MAY Justin Bernasconi – Main Ridge Estate 7pm Jazz Biz - The Peninsula Jazz Club 8pm Whisky Gypsies – Brass Razu 8.30pm SATURDAY 19 MAY Don Palamara – Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm Tommy Castles – Gods Kitchen 7pm Powerage - Westernport Hotel 8.30pm After Hours – Beaches of Mornington 9pm SUNDAY 20 MAY The Jump Devils – Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm Bernardo Solar - Frankston City Library 1pm Rob Papp – Mornington Brewery 2pm FRIDAY 25 MAY INXSIVE Tribute Band – Seaford Hotel 8.30pm Right Brothers – Beaches of Mornington 9pm Reece Mastin Tour - The Grand Mornington 9pm SATURDAY 26 MAY James Franklin - Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm

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Taste the delights of Greater Dandenong

Join other food lovers for an authentic celebration of food and culture in one of Melbourne’s most celebrated and thriving food heartlands. A visit to the City of Greater Dandenong allows you to travel the world without the need for a passport.

Now officially recognised as Australia’s most culturally diverse community, Greater Dandenong provides a rich tapestry of cultural experiences that will awaken the senses and leave you

wanting more. The perfect way to get your first taste of the city is on a Food Lovers or Cultural Tour. Explore Afghani culture in Dandenong’s Afghan Bazaar precinct or travel to South-East Asia in Springvale.

Greater Dandenong’s celebrated twohour tours provide generous samplings of a rich array of cuisines and conclude with a delicious meal. Book one of the scheduled tours today or contact the City of Greater Dandenong to tailor one for a group of your closest family and friends.

Go to greaterdandenong.com/tours or phone 8571 1377 and discover Greater Dandenong on a plate.

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Be introduced to the wonderful Afghan business community learning how traditional Afghan bread is made, visiting a traditional homewares shop, supermarkets and finishing with an Afghan banquet. Guarantee you won’t walk away hungry!

Who doesn’t like dumplings and desserts and on this tour you can indulge in both.

You will be treated to a variety of dumplings along the way and finish with fabulous desserts.

Do you have a group of friends or colleagues and can’t make one of the scheduled dates? Did you know that we can organise group bookings for 8–16 people available upon request.

For more information and bookings visit greaterdandenong.com/tours or phone 8571 1377

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May is synonymous with many things but none quite as significant as Mother’s Day. Around the world, families gather on Mother’s Day to celebrate mothers and motherhood.

And here on the Mornington Peninsula we have a plethora of ways you can spoil your mum on Sunday, May 13.

In this issue of Mornington Peninsula Magazine we bring you a selection of Mother’s Day gift and experience ideas. Spoil her with a hair and beauty package at Amicus Hair & Beauty in Mornington; take her to the new-look Barmah Park Restaurant and Cellar Door in Moorooduc for lunch or dinner; treat her to a little pampering at Hair On Barkly, Mornington; or give her a personalised gift a-la The Personalised Gift Shop, a unique online business based locally.

Check out the gorgeous gifts with meaning at Koh Living in Main St, Mornington; pop into Marlene Miller Antiques in Sorrento; give your mum something special from Collie Anne Jewellery in Dromana; or travel the world without the need for a passport with a foodlovers’ tour or a cultural tour in Greater Dandenong.

Make a fuss of your mum. She deserves it.

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Mother’s Day special offer at Amicus

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For just $99 (save up to $65.95) your mum will enjoy a welcome tea, a sensory journey, a glossing blow dry using 93 per cent naturally-derived sheer gloss treatment to deliver a radiant shine leaving hair feeling healthier and looking refreshed, and a hydrating mini facial. The oil-free mini facial is enjoyed at the basin and is designed to add a luxurious boost of hydration to the skin.

Ladies, and gents of course, this is a premium package at a price some Melbourne salons charge for a blow dry. And remember, Amicus Hair & Beauty uses all-natural plant-based products such as Aveda, Kevin Murphy and Mr Smith.

Spoil your mum at Amicus.

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Treat your mum to an exclusive hair and beauty experience this Mother’s Day. To celebrate Mother’s Day, Amicus Hair & Beauty in Mornington is offering a special for the month of May that will leave your mum looking and feeling a million dollars.

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Love leads Marti to Mornington Hair on Barkly welcomes Marti to its team. She is from Hungary and has only been in Australia for just under two years. Her story is rather romantic: she reconnected with her childhood sweetheart through Facebook after they went their separate ways 30 years ago when he came to Australia — and now they’re married.

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Marti and her business partner ran a very successful hair salon in Budapest. She came to Australia with absolutely no English at all, and leaving her family, business and friends was very daunting indeed.

Marti is a very accomplished hairdresser. Her colour work is excellent and her cutting and styling is beautiful as you would expect from a European hairdresser. She says hairdressing is her passion — and it shows.

Marti would very much like to connect with Hungarians living on the Peninsula, feeling this would help her English and go towards developing friends locally. She is a happy and bubbly person with a great sense of humour and looks forward to meeting new clients and friends.

At the moment Marti is available in salon Thursday and Friday from 9am-4pm.

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A better way to buy diamonds There is a better, or, should we say, cheaper, way to buy diamond jewellery on the Mornington Peninsula and the name is Diamond Coco.

Owner Anthony Hansen is one of Australia’s leading diamond merchants and he says to expect prices about half that of a retail store! Despite the low prices, Anthony is passionate about diamonds and refuses to sell inferior diamonds found in so many retail stores. As Anthony puts it, his diamonds are his business card to the world, which is why more than 80 per cent of his business comes from repeat customers and referrals.

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Before you start thinking about using any variety of detox diets, juice cleanses, cabbage soup diets or grapefruit diets, think again. These diets are all short-term solutions for a long-term problem, which means they will not result in the best longterm outcome for your weight or your overall health. What you need to do to lose weight safely and effectively is to re-set your metabolism.

A metabolism re-set can be done in as little as seven days by carefully selecting only the essential macro and micronutrients your body needs to assist it to clear the liver and bloodstream from the ‘unnecessary clutter’ that occurs after extended periods of poor dietary habits, excess alcohol or insufficient physical activity. This can be done under the careful guidance of an accredited practicing dietitian (healthandnutrition. com.au).

Your body is a machine and every day it requires essential vitamins and minerals to function optimally. Think about an old car — how do you clean it out and get it working well again?

Let’s start by taking it for a run (or a walk, or just stand up and move around).

Secondly, you would change the oil (or in our case, ditch the oil completely).

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A safe car is nothing without safe vision As technology makes cars increasingly safer, Nepean Optical Rosebud is raising awareness of the critical role vision plays in safety. “Drivers have become very focused on safety,” said Michael Mether (pictured) from Nepean Optical Rosebud.

Most are concerned about their car’s abilities but don’t think about the major influential factor in crashes — human error. If the person operating a safe car can’t see clearly, then safety features may be inconsequential.

“Around 90 per cent of the information used when driving is visual, and even a small change in vision is cause for concern. Road safety starts with good vision and that means seeing well at all distances in all conditions.”

This lack of awareness around driver safety is concerning for Nepean Optical Rosebud, so help reduce your risk by following the Check Your Vision Golden Rules: • Get your vision checked regularly by an optometrist; • Protect your eyes from glare; and, • Wear your glasses when behind the wheel A 360-degree eye consultation with Nepean Optical Rosebud includes a holistic and extensive eye examination plus advice on health, diet and lifestyle. Call 5986 5845 to book your consultation today.

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Stephanie is an experienced Astrologer and regular contributor to Mornington Peninsula Magazine.

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by Stephanie Johnson

Aries: Most Aries like change, especially Libra: when you are in charge of the variables.

This month, however, change may be thrust upon you. May is unpredictable for Rams. This is because the disruptive planet Uranus is moving out of your Sign mid-month and it may go out with a bang!

Taurus:

The big news is that the erratic planet Uranus is moving into your Zodiac Sign this month, heralding changes in your security systems. Taurus loves security. Uranus loves to disrupt the status quo. Hence you are in for a shake-up. This could be a welcome influx of money.

Gemini:

May sees you happily planning something from behind the scenes. You may be juggling a couple of projects, as usual, but you are looking forward. The planet of pleasure, Venus, is in your Zodiac Sign portending good fortune in love and money. The Law of Attraction is working for you now.

Cancer: Your social calendar is full.

If you are a classic Cancer-stay-at-home then visitors come your way, perhaps bringing young ones. Otherwise you are heading out to mingle with friends, social groups or clubs. These may also be linked to a hobby or pastime that you thoroughly enjoy.

Leo:

The time has come to focus on your public profile. If all is well then you are likely to shine in your chosen profession.

Recognition and rewards come your way.

Otherwise, expending extra energy at work pays dividends in appreciation from people at work and home.

Virgo: Virgos are renowned for practical and logical thinking. This month sees you expand your horizons; however, first you need to deal with some emotional matters. Something or someone is stirring up strong feelings. You need a strategy for dealing with these – one that reveals rather than suppresses.

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Temptation beckons. You are tempted to spend a large amount of your personal income on something that lifts your spirits. There is nothing wrong with this if you can afford it. Think about the long-term benefits. An overseas trip could be life-changing. Otherwise you could just dream about changes.

Scorpio:

Your personal life takes centre stage this month. If you are in a committed relationship then your nearest and dearest may need some extra loving care. Otherwise you may seriously consider a contender for your heart. It is also the ideal time to boost your physical and emotional health and wellbeing.

Sagittarius:

May sees Sagittarians undergo a lifestyle change. This could be changing a job or a change of scenery connected with work, or it could be the start of a new health regimen. Your work colleagues and connections take centre stage with behind-the-scenes politics also bubbling away.

Capricorn:

Man, it’s cold outside. That means inside the heat is on high, which can lead to some serious crowning glory damage.

Hair. In summer we pull it and lighten it and drown it in saltwater, but winter can be equally detrimental to one of our best assets, so here’s what to watch out for.

First and foremost, think heat.

Mechanical heat — driers, curling wands, straighteners — and central heating. Cold weather means we use driers more and that leads to split ends and flaky scalps, while central heating can turn a scalp into a desert. Itchiness and inflammation is not a girl’s best friend!

Melissa Bell from Mayko Hair explains.

“We use so many tools these days to straighten, curl and dry our locks that the integrity of the hair is compromised.

In winter you should always prepare your hair before drying with a thermal

Enjoyment on the work front becomes a matter for consideration during May. If you get satisfaction from your working schedule then all is well and you have a very creative month.

However, if you are dissatisfied then you may implement a gradual change. Job opportunities arise through your social connections.

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Your private life and home come under the microscope during May. It is time to make sure that your house is in order. This may be as simple as making sure that minor repair jobs are undertaken. Alternatively, you may consider larger changes in your home and family.

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protector, which guards against melting the hair’s fibres. Ask your stylist for a hair care program which works for you. A great shampoo and weekly conditioning treatment is imperative to get you through the cooler months, plus a regular visit to the salon.”

Nonie Harvey from Hair on Barkly agrees.

“People tend not to go to the salon as much in winter and the hair loses its shine due to less sun exposure. It can become dull. A good-quality in-home thorough moisturising treatment once a month is the way to go, especially if your hair is colour compromised. You want to maintain the hair’s elasticity. Winter conditions can be just as damaging as summer conditions.”

Donna Sutherland from Amicus concludes. “A glossing treatment can be very beneficial throughout the cooler months to enhance shine, improve the integrity of the hair and protect it from wind damage. Using a serum will also protect and hydrate. If your scalp does become dry and flaky, use some oil-based shampoo and conditioning products. You should really wash and condition your hair about every three days in winter.” Using a reconstructive spray every time you wash can help repair and bond hair too.

Cutting and colour trends for the winter months ahead include “connecting haircuts with colour and using warmer tones”, says Donna, “lots of big luscious curls”, says Nonie, and “disconnected cuts including undercuts and clipping”, says Melissa.

There. Wintry weather hair care sorted.

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Peninsula Dreaming loves a narrative. This McCrae business creates wonderfully seductive candles that speak of connectivity to the Peninsula. Each range is shaped with love in conjunction with Red Hill’s own Gordon Glass Blowers and inspired by our beautifully rugged home turf.

is set to solidify this business’s space as a provider of gorgeous giftware and interior style. If you’d like to spoil mum this Mother’s Day and purchase a Sea Mist and Water Lily-smelling Esther Blue soy candle where a percentage is donated to dolphin research – there’s still time. Or you can go pink and purchase a Sullivan Bay Sunset beauty instead.

Stay tuned for the next series too.

Peninsula Dreaming is heading deep into the Mornington Peninsula hinterland and going green.

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Peninsula Dreaming’s Colour Collection of hand-poured candles speaks to those who appreciate design, beauty and longevity. Its second range of colourinjected creations entitled Sullivan Bay Sunsets is inspired by Sullivan Bay at Sorrento. Pink and apricot hues drip and dance behind glorious hand-blown glass to create a Soy wax Aromatherapy & Scented Candles magnificent addition to any beachside or city interior.

Hand poured and crafted on the Launched off the back of Mornington its first range dedicated to Peninsula Port Phillip Bay’s matriarch dolphin Esther (named after Encased in US competitive swimmer stunning hand and MGM superstar Esther blown glass Williams) and which art by Gordon continues to raise money Studio Glass for the Dolphin Institute, blowers Red Hill Peninsula Dreaming’s www.peninsuladreaming.com Sullivan Bay Sunsets series MAY 2018 (78)

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Locally made gifts for Mother’s Day The family team at Olieve & Olie have been making luxurious olive oil-based products for almost 20 years – and they’re made right here on the Peninsula!

Olieve & Olie started making its products on a 6ha property on the banks of the Gunbower Creek in the far north of Victoria.

The owners, Andy and Jude Steele, planted a large grove of some 2000 olive trees and within five years the trees were producing superior quality olives in large volume. That’s when Jude began making olive oil soap right there on the farm.

More than 10 years later Jude and Andy, and now their children Sarah and Hal, are running an award-winning business based on their own recipes of olive oil skin care products.

Their factory shop is open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, and Saturday from 9am-1pm.

They are closed Sundays and public holidays.

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EVERY WEDNESDAY Mornington’s Main Street: Every Wednesday 9am - 3pm between Cromwell and Albert Sts. EVERY THURSDAY Hastings in Street: Every Thursday. Over 40 stalls everything home made, home grown & craft, High St, Hastings 9-1pm.

EVERY SUNDAY Bittern Community: Every Sunday at Bittern railway station.

Frankston-Flinders Rd, Bittern. Over 80 stalls selling new and used goods, crafts, plants, fruit and vegetables.

Frankston Sunday: Every Sunday 8am-1pm in Sherlock & Hay carpark, Young St, Frankston.

SATURDAY MAY 5 Red Hill Community Market: First Saturday of month, SeptMay, RH Showgrounds, Arthur’s Seat Rd, Red Hill 8am1pm. Over 300 stalls fresh gourmet produce, art & craft.

Rye Foreshore Rotary Market: First Saturday of month, runs all year, opposite Rye Post Office at the end of Lyons St, 2257-2319 Pt Nepean Rd, Rye, 7am-1pm. Lovely local market that benefits a great cause Rosebud West Outdoor Market: first Saturday of month 8:30am -12:30pm. Eastbourne Primary School, Allambie Ave, Rosebud West SUNDAY MAY 6 Rosebud Lions Club: First Sunday of month, Rosebud Village Green7am-2pm SATURDAY MAY 12 Crib Point Community Market: Park Rd, Crib Point; Every Second Saturday 9am-1pm; market@cpch.org.au

Rosebud Community School: Second Saturday of month, Rosebud Primary School Cnr Pt Nepean & Jetty Rd Somerville Saturday Market: Second Saturday of month 9am-1pm, Stalls can range from crafts, bric & brac, cakes, plants and veggies, 2a Eramosa Rd West, Somerville Karingal Uniting Church: Second Saturday of month, 8am1pm, cnr Karingal Dve & Lindrum Rd, Frankston SUNDAY MAY 13 Mornington Racecourse Craft: Second Sunday of month, Racecourse Rd 9am-2pm. Over 300 stalls with animal farm and face painting for the kids.

SATURDAY MAY 19 Pearcedale Farmers Market: Third Saturday of the month from 8am-1pm at the Pearcedale Community Centre, Baxter-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale Boneo Community: Third Saturday of month, Cnr Boneo & Limestone Rds. SUNDAY MAY 20 Seaford Farmers’: Third Sunday every month, 8am-1pm Broughton St Reserve Station St Seaford Seaford Handmade Homemade: Third Sunday of month, 10am-3pm, Seaford Scout Hall, Seaford SATURDAY MAY 26 Tootgarook Primary School: Fourth Saturday of month 7.30am-12.30pm.

SUNDAY MAY 27 Mt Eliza Farmers’: Fourth Sunday of month, Mt Eliza Village Green, 9am-1pm

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Weave your way back in time Prepare to enjoy a delightful trip into the past when MP Experience and Red Hill Truffles present their foraging basket-weaving workshop.

To be held on the farm on Sunday, May 6, the workshop will be led by the incredibly talented Dawn Allen, the head florist at Peninsula Wildflower. Among the gorgeous hazelnut trees under which the truffles grow, Dawn will guide you through the age-old art of basket-weaving using hazelnut canes sourced from the property. This intimate and hands-on workshop promises to be a wonderful experience that will allow you to create your own rustic foraging basket.

The workshop, from 2-5pm, costs $150, includes afternoon tea and is limited to just 20 people, so get in quickly and book at mpexperience.rezdy.com Red Hill Truffles is owned by Jenny and Mike McAuley, who decided to experiment with growing truffles after noticing many different varieties of fungus grew on the property. They began by growing a mix of oaks and hazelnut trees in 2005 and found their first truffle — a relatively large 180g specimen — under a hazelnut tree five years later.

Red Hill Truffles was the first farm to produce truffles on the Mornington Peninsula.

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Mornington’s Biggest Morning Tea is back and this year organisers are hoping to raise $2000 for Cancer Council Victoria. The Mornington Chamber of Commerce event will once again be held in Empire Street Mall on May 25 from 9.30-11.30am.

Last year’s inaugural event raised more than $1000, with hospitality venues donating platters of food and other businesses donating prizes for raffles. All proceeds will once again be donated to Cancer Council Victoria.

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is Cancer Council Australia’s most popular fundraising event and the largest, most successful event of its kind in Australia. Last year it raised $11.9million and this year it celebrates 25 years. The idea is simple — friends, colleagues and the community gather over tea and treats and raise vital money for people affected by cancer.

Cancer Council statistics show one in two Australians are diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85.

Everyone is invited. Get involved and enjoy a cuppa in Main St for a worthy cause. More at mainstreetmornington.com.au

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Flavour found Underground

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Set back from Nepean Highway, Underground Wines is the premium go-to winery for fresh, full-bodied flavours delivered at an exceptional price.

Winery and Cellar Door - 1282 Nepean Hwy Mt Eliza Cellar Door Opening Hours -10am to 5pm, 7 Days P. 03 9775 4185 E. undergroundwine@bigpond.com

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Underground Wines works hard at expressing the fundamental qualities of the grape to provide vino lovers with a selection of award-winning Peninsulamade product that is distributed Australia-wide. This family-owned and operated business is conveniently located so you can drop by anytime to sample the structure, aroma, texture and balance of truly exceptional wines, and with accolades for its premium product mounting, the Underground cellar door is

the ideal spot to stock up for cool months of open fire gazing and grazing with friends.

Why not explore a daily tasting or experience an exclusive cellar door special including rosĂŠ, grigio, shiraz, cab/ merlot and sweet veriloose for $10 a bottle or $100 a dozen over a winter weekend? Or an award-winning wine like the Royal Melbourne Show winner pinot gris and the Holiday Best Value Black and White Label Pinot Noir.

Seek and you shall find your perfect flavour this autumn and winter at Underground Wines. Salut!

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This month we want to shine a light on some of the alternate varieties being grown on the Mornington Peninsula. We all know and love the Peninsula’s pinots and are charmed by its chardonnays, but the region is now establishing itself as one that isn’t afraid to try something a little different.

clean and unbelievably refreshing on the palate, with a delicate natural acidity. A surprising one to find in the cellar doors of Mornington, but it’s no surprise at all that the crew at Kerri Greens have masterfully put their own unique spin on this variety, particularly as one of their founders hails from Alsace.

is a large vessel made from either clay or cement and is used to mature wines without imparting any smoky or woody characteristics that come from a barrel.

What you will get with this wine, however, is a rich and weighty mouthful of lemon and melon that is deliciously creamy and ripe.

Kerri Greens 2017 OHNE Gewurztraminer RRP $28

Quealy Amphora Friulano 2016 RRP $25

Eldridge Estate Gamay 2016 RRP $45

An often divisive variety and one that finds its home in the Alsace region of France, Gewurztraminer is actually a variety that’s perfectly suited to the cooler climates of the Peninsula. Known for being highly aromatic, this wine, while being dry, will overwhelm you with jasmine and sweet baking spices, remaining

The first producers to grow and sell friulano commercially in Australia, Quealy once again show that the Italian varieties of the Friuli region are finding a home on the Mornington Peninsula. Famously being the first to bring pinot grigio to the region, Quealy have taken this dedication to Italian varieties and winemaking techniques all the way with the use of their stunning clay amphora. Once an ancient Roman tradition, an amphora

If you have ever tried a wine from Beaujolais, France or the “so-hot-right-now” beaujolais nouveau, you have tried a gamay. This wine is characteristically and genetically alike to pinot noir, so it’s no wonder we find it here on the sloping vineyards of Eldridge Estate.

This 2016 gamay offers a little more depth while still maintaining the notes of cherry and spice typical of this variety. These fresh red fruit flavours are beautifully balanced with well-integrated tannin, cool acidity and a touch of oak. It might seem like there’s a fair bit going on, but it all presents itself harmoniously in the glass.

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The 2018 MY Mount Eliza Run & Fun Festival returned for its second successful year on Sunday, March 25, at the Mount Eliza Regional Park. The annual community event raises awareness of and money for lives affected by myeloma, with all proceeds going to Myeloma Australia. Mornington Peninsula Magazine is the event’s media partner.

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Rotating crops will benefit the growth of each subsequent crop while looking after the soil, but if you can afford the space it is a good idea to reinvigorate the beds that have been exhausted the most. We can add our composts, manures or organic fertilisers to the soil in layers or lightly turned

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in and reapply mulches, but if you can afford to “rest” a bed or two, growing a green manure or cover crop will not only revitalise the soil, it will also give the entire soil ecosystem time to re-energise.

For Melbourne and the Peninsula you can use blends that include the common crops such as mustards, peas, oats, vetch, fenugreek and clovers. Most of the online seed companies will have blends for specific purposes.

For example, the mustards and marigolds have bio-fumigation properties that will help clean the soil, suppressing certain pest and disease populations, while the leguminous crops will help add nitrogen to the soil. All crops once turned in will also be adding valuable organic matter to the soil.

Other useful additions to your soil that you may want to look into include rock dusts, mycorrhizal powders and liquids, beneficial

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Finally! The skies have broken, our soils are being replenished and our plants revitalised. Our summer crops have well and truly finished and successive plantings of cool season vegies are under way, so it’s a good time to consider how to rejuvenate those “tired” beds that gave us so much delicious produce over those warm, dry months.

bacteria products and of course the organic fertilisers with fish and seaweed as their bases. Although there is much benefit from a range of products, it is always preferable to be able to achieve our desired levels of soil nutrition while relying as little as possible on bringing in manufactured products.

And what to do with the vegetable waste coming out of the garden?

Well, most things can go into the bulk compost. Once you have your composting practices nailed you will be completing the circle of life in your edible garden.

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Summer’s gone but the Mornington Peninsula is still No.1 for a great mid-week or weekend escape, so why not let BayLinen Hire & Laundry Services take care of all your linen hiring and cleaning needs. This all-inclusive professional linen hire service ensures your downtime is topped up with fun and relaxation, not logistics.

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Cost-effective and practical solutions are a given at BayLinen Hire & Laundry Services. Owners of holiday homes, bed and breakfasts and other accommodation on the Peninsula can depend on BayLinen because it provides a laundry service that makes renting a private property easy. It is also the cool-weather bedding cleaning expert so doonas, throws and blankets ‘feel’ their best all year round.

Focusing on quality, BayLinen Hire & Laundry Services offers a full range of luxurious linen for hire, and your beds will be ready for you when you walk through the front door.

So whether you’re settling in for a spot of relaxation in a holiday home or you’re an accommodation business ready to welcome your next guests, give BayLinen Hire & Laundry Services a call.

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Selecting the right soft furnishings for your home can be daunting.

We speak with Lloyd Bradshaw, senior sales consultant at The Roman Empire, about the latest trends, the Roman Empire approach and the make-or-break impact of soft furnishings in your home.

What’s on-trend right now?

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biggest seller but curtains are on their way back. The S-fold curtain is the latest innovative look in curtains. It’s very stylish, very modern. We just did a house in Mornington with S-fold sheers. Sheers are no longer just your plain whites and creams. We’re also going back to natural fibres — your linens and cottons.

What about plantation shutters?

Plantation shutters are massive. We just did a three-storey apartment near the water in plantation shutters and it looks stunning.

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How does the process work?

I’ve learnt over my 40 years that if I take three samples to a client after speaking with them on the phone, most of the time I get it right. With blinds, I have the full range in my car. The client can also come into the showroom and look at our full range. And we give honest advice.

What should we be thinking about when selecting soft furnishings?

There’s nothing better to protect your home from light, heat and cold than a fully-lined curtain with a pelmet. We carry

a huge array of curtain fabrics so you are bound to find what you’re looking for.

What sets The Roman Empire apart?

We pride ourselves on quality. Everything we do is tested and trialled before it goes out to the client. That includes testing our roller blinds and hanging our drapery prior to installation to ensure they sit the way they’re supposed to.

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Winter’s almost here, and hands up who wants to do the washing? That’s what we thought, so why not let the experts do what they do best and leave the dampness, drying, folding and the oh-so-freshsmelling technique to someone else.

Dromana Laundrette is your full-service laundrette, conveniently located near the Dromana Pier. It’s a little bit of luxury that delivers a fast and reliable laundry service without the price tag.

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It’s also good to know that if for some reason you need to do a bulk wash or you’re having problems with your own laundry hardware, you can pop into Dromana Laundrette to use the selfservice washing machines and dryers.

Dromana Laundrette also offers a pick-up and delivery service.

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Jim’s is one of Australia’s most widely recognised franchise groups, and right now there are exciting opportunities across the Peninsula for Jim’s Cleaning Group franchises.

Nothing could be easier than owning your own franchise business with Jim’s. In one easy step, Jim’s provides you with all the equipment, training and ongoing support you need to ensure you can enjoy success. Jim’s Cleaning Group boasts a trusted brand name that’s recognised by more than 96 per cent of the public, offering instant credibility.

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BY LIZ ROGERS bending, back-aches and not Want to see how firstbeing able to reach those outrate function ability of-date items at the back of can make your life the cupboard! easier? Want a handsWarren’s pop-up shops have already appeared at on demonstration with Mornington Central Shopping the owner/operator of Centre and Southland with a kitchen and pantry great reviews. The best thing cupboard business who about this face-to-face way of doing business is that you can has your best interests meet the expert who will be at heart? Then come getting the job done on time meet Warren Morse and see (and feel) how the product works. You can’t do from Drawers4Ease at that online! one of his real-time Call Warren today to find out demonstrations. where he’ll be next and get your questions ready. He’s a Drawers4Ease sets up its fully working mini-kitchen cupboard whiz at finding solutions to both domestic and corporate display and takes the time to show you just how functional a kitchen conundrums.

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The benefits of curtains are endless, but one of the most important features is that their added insulation will result in greater control over the interior temperature of your home, keeping your home warm in winter and saving you money on your energy bills.

By choosing curtains from Dollar Curtains & Blinds, you can preserve up to 20 per cent of the total heat in your home. Curtains trap a layer of air between the fabric and the window, which results in an insulating air pocket.

Dollar Curtains & Blinds has specialised in curtains for more than 50 years and has Melbourne’s largest range of curtain styles and fabrics, all of which are custom-made in Melbourne.

Choose from Dollar Curtains & Blinds’ extensive selection and match with the latest tracking, pelmets and decorator finishes. Whether you’re looking for classic elegance or a more contemporary finish, curtains provide colour and impact to every room.

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• Complete light control • Room darkening • Absolute privacy • Ideal insulator all year round • Saves you money on your energy bills • Shape and frame your windows Check out Dollar Curtains & Blinds on Instagram for ideas on how curtains can transform your home. Call 5975 3655 to book in your free in-home measure and quote or drop by the showroom at Shop C4, Peninsula Home, 1128-1132 Nepean Highway, Mornington. The showroom is open Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm, Saturdays 9am5pm and Sundays 10am-4pm.

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Students drawn to The Briars Benton Junior College students took a creative approach when submitting their ideas for the future of The Briars, putting pen and even paintbrush to paper to illustrate what they’d like to see at the historic Mount Martha property.

The Grade 4 students’ artistic approach followed Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s call for community feedback and ideas for the development of a master plan for The Briars, which Mayor Bryan Payne said would “articulate how the natural, cultural and heritage values of The Briars and the Mornington Peninsula will be celebrated” for the next 10 to 15 years. “Well done to these students on making the effort to share your ideas,” Cr Payne said. “I encourage all of our local schools to do the same and share their vision for The Briars.”

Briars Ward councillor Bev Colomb, pictured with some of the students, said she enjoyed meeting them and that their interest and enthusiasm towards the future of The Briars was greatly appreciated. “Hopefully we can capture some of their ideas in future planning,” Cr Colomb said.

A draft master plan is being prepared for the 230ha property and will be presented to the council and community for further consultation later this year.

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Get your home warm and cosy with MyHome

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Autumn has hit and winter shall closely follow.

This is the time for cosy nights enjoying warm drinks with family and friends in front of the fire. Sounds great, but unfortunately while you’re relaxing the dust is starting building up inside your home.

That’s where MyHome Cleaning comes in.

MyHome Cleaning Service understands all too well how to combat your dust problems inside and can provide cleaning solutions for your home. It also understands that our lives are becoming increasingly busy with work and family responsibilities so it is nearly impossible to find the time to give your home the thorough clean it deserves.

Paying for a professional cleaning service is no longer a luxury, and MyHome Cleaning will have your cold weather cleaning solutions sorted so you can sit back, stay warm and relax. It can also set up a regular refresh

or a sensational seasonal clean-up to ensure your home will be looking and feeling its best throughout autumn and winter while you snuggle up after a long day’s work.

MyHome Cleaning’s high standards, well-practised policies/procedures and tried and true experience means it ensures the safety of your home — not to mention delivering great results with its unique Tri-Colour Cleaning Service. It has been servicing the Peninsula for more than seven years, while MyHome itself has been established in Melbourne for more than 15 years, so you know you are in safe hands.

Let the cleaning experts take care of all your dust-busting concerns during these colder periods and stop wasting your time worrying about who’s doing the vacuuming.

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Property Home Garden Seeking a coastal interior refresh to suit the cooler season? OZ Design Furniture Mornington showcases a range of seasideinspired collections that channel warmth and help create a home that expresses style and ensures comfort.

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Cosy on up and enjoy a casual and highly comfortable seat with Salotto. Its linen wrap defines its coastal ambience and larger-than-life seat cushions add to its jumbo nature. Styled with black additions to help bring a winter vibe, this contrasting combination will have your guests envying your new living room style.

Trending homewares additions can be found in-store to add a personal touch. Shop this space in-store at OZ

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Bag it with eco-friendly elegance

Our monthly column promoting a cleaner, greener peninsula

BY LIZ ROGERS

Take a look at this. The Mornington Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the iconic Wednesday Market team have put their heads together to come up with a sensational reusable and seaside chic bag that ticks all the boxes.

as of the end of April, Mount Martha is on the way and Mount Eliza has just welcomed Boomerang Bags into its fold – stay tuned for more information on this in our next edition.

The strong, lined and comfortable eco-jute bags with “Main Street Market” printed on one side and “Main Street Mornington” on the other are great for use locally or as a lovely holiday reminder. Why not send one on a trip with an overseas visitor returning home or an interstate traveller? At $5 a bag, it doesn’t cost much to give the gift of plastic bag eradication or holiday destination remembrances. Grab yours outside the Mornington Chamber of Commerce in Main St on Wednesdays or at one of the stalls and say “no” to plastic bags.

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Reusable bags have been available for purchase at the Wednesday Market for over a year now, but a bigger, sturdier and more designer-friendly eco-jute version is set to make a sensational take-home style statement very soon. The new bag is big enough for all your market produce or an average-sized supermarket shop, plus you’ll be satisfied in knowing that you’re bringing home one easy to use good looking carrier instead of three plastic bags that could end up floating in our bay.

The Mornington Peninsula is fast becoming wholeheartedly eco and plastic-free conscious.

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HERE’S WHY DUCT CLEANING IS IMPORTANT Consumers are often sceptical about duct cleaning.

They are often unsure as to what duct cleaning entails and how often it’s needed.

“If you are considering cleaning your ducted heating system it is important to realise that the entire system needs to be cleaned, not just the ducts.”

In most cases up to 90 per cent of the dust (and therefore dust mites, pollens, germs and fungi) that clog up your system are located in the air return ducting and heater interior, only 10 per cent is in the outlet ducts.

The dust and germs stored here breed and multiply continuously, even when the system is not in use.

These contaminants lay ready and waiting for you to turn the system on, allowing them to blow around your home for you and your family to breathe in.

Full System Cleaning removes this build up and ensures your system delivers clean healthy air into your home.

A full system clean system also allows air to flow unrestricted, ensuring your system runs more efficiently.

The Full System Duct Clean Process Step 1: Return Air Duct Cleaned: Removes built up dust and contaminants from the return air duct line. Takes around 45 minutes to complete.

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Step 3: All Duct Lines Are Cleaned and Checked: Removes contaminants, dust and debris from the duct lines that run from the heat to each individual outlet. About 5 minutes per outlet.

Step 4: Sanitising with Bactigas, Natural Teatree Disinfectant: This sanitises your entire ducted heating system. Bactigas is distilled from the Australian teatree plant, and is a natural antiseptic.

Provided your system is cleaned correctly, three years is a suitable time frame for cleaning, more often if your household contains people with severe dust allergies.

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