Mornington Peninsula Magazine MAY 2019

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Kayden Price has got it. Whatever it is. The camera just loves this 11-year-old Mount Eliza boy who has been in front of it since he was six months old.

Born in the US to an American father and a Mornington Peninsula girl, Kayden knows how to work the proverbial room. His most recent foray into televisual success is the story-based Westpac Bank ad about family separation where you see him crawling beneath a coastal home in search of lights and gazing out to sea with big brown eyes. You can see why Ford Modelling Agency took him on at such an early age. His mum Jodi explains: “Kayden was born in Chicago. We came back to Melbourne when he was two years old to be with my family. I grew up in Mount Eliza. When we were in the States he did lots of catalogue and online work. He just took to it and it came so easily for him. He just loves it. Whenever he does a job, I just sit back and watch him do his magic. I leave it up to him.”

And magic it is. If you’ve ever been involved in the performing arts you just know when someone has that special something. Kayden does. This Piscean water-baby redefines what it means to be a natural. Jodi continues: “He’s signed with a Sydney modelling agency now, but really wants to work for Disney and Nickelodeon in America, so it’s time to look for an acting agency too. He’s working with a dialect coach to fine-tune his American accent. It’s funny. He speaks Australian with me and American with his dad, Ron. When he’s not working on commercials, videos or doing catalogue work, he’s like any other Grade 6 kid at Mount Eliza Primary School. He loves soccer, swimming, tennis and bike-riding. And of course, playing video games and listening to music.

Michael Jackson and Bruno Mars are on his playlist.”

Kayden’s curriculum vitae is impressive for someone so young. He’s worked with Usain Bolt and Sally Pearson for the Coles School for Sports program, been the principal in a Sony/BMG music video, is in the Melbourne-based Gangster Dreaming web/TV series currently in production in Footscray and Melbourne, and a Taltz Pharmaceutical commercial now screening in the US. He’s also modelled for Target, Ross, Michaels, Kohls and JC Penny.

Jodi concludes: “Academy Award-nominated director Garth Davis, who directed the Westpac Bank ad, believes Kayden’s got the potential to go further. It’s very exciting to see where he will go next. It’s been a really positive experience for him and helped develop his confidence. His younger brother, Kian’dre, is also signed with a modelling agency.”

I suppose it’s in the blood. This natural ease on the silver screen. We’ll see.

Keep your eyes peeled for this young local model, actor and dancing pre-teen who loves to crack a joke. A sense of humour will certainly be an advantage in navigating the world of film and television. His infectious smile won’t hurt either.

Right on, Mr Price.

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The Shift Was Real During the first week of the Term 1 holiday break, the Gen Z Mind Shifters Round Square Australasian and East Asian Conference brought students and staff from nine countries and 19 different schools to our conference village on Woodleigh School’s Cruden Oval.

With a program focused on environmentalism, adventure, service and leadership, delegates were treated to presentations from experts such as Craig Reucassel (from the ABC’s The War on Waste), social entrepreneurs Simon Griffiths (Who Gives a Crap) and Lyndon Galea (Eat Up Australia), champion sportswoman, round-the-world sailor and adventurer Sophie Ciszek (Woodleigh 2003) and human rights and

More than 200 delegates from 19 schools and nine countries attended Woodleigh School’s Round Square student conference. global housing advocate Scott Leckie.

These keynote addresses were backed up with energetic commitment from students during the practical sessions.

Throughout the week students engaged in activities aimed at reducing the waste they generate, recycling that which they do, and working to better the lives of those in the developing world by making simple changes to our daily routines.

Service is a central tenet of the Round Square philosophy, and during the conference delegates worked on a number of different projects. Among the activities was a record-setting Eat Up Australia sandwich-making session. Those involved made 2500 sandwiches, which will now be distributed to local schools for the one in eight Australian students who go to school without

lunch each day. Students also helped replant around little penguin rookeries at St Kilda Foreshore and made felt toy animals for the local Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association Aboriginal Bush Play Group. Throughout the week, there was a consistent atmosphere of optimism and purpose.

Huge congratulations and thanks must go to the Woodleigh students and staff who worked for up to 18 months on the design, planning and execution of this mind-shifting event.

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Twins. Identical. Hazel Rae and Murphy Joy. Two young ladies of loveliness. They arrived seven minutes apart. The first girl head-down and ready to rock. The second in breech position with her feet first. Cripes!

With 20 medical staff in the birthing suite at Frankston Hospital because of a high-risk shared-placenta pregnancy, which meant extra-special care for mum and bubs, the owner of Mornington’s Commonfolk cafe, Sam Keck, and his wonder-woman wife Eliza welcomed their girls into the world on March 7. Naturally.

Sam explains: “And we’ve already talked about having more children!

I’m tempted to go back again because I’m loving fatherhood. We were as prepared as we could be. We knew it wasn’t going to be easy. I think being small-business owners put us in good stead. Things are always out of control and you’ve got to deal with issues as they happen. Small business owners make good twin parents.”

Sam’s dad was an identical twin, although identical twins are not genetic — they result from one fertilised egg randomly splitting in two, so there’s no familial link there.

These first-time parents of two peas in a pod have just celebrated their seven-year anniversary and have already established a flexible feeding/ sleeping schedule that seems to be working swimmingly. Sam continues: “I’ve been involved in a number of other cafes and start-ups before opening Commonfolk so I know about hard work. This is the first time I’ve taken personal leave in six years and am really enjoying the time with Eliza and the girls. Yes, we’re not getting as much sleep as

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we used to and I’m on about five or six coffees a day, but it’s fantastic.

I’m trying to convince Eliza to bring them into work every day when I’m there, which should be easy as we live close by. I’ve already got about 30 staff who have put their hands up for babysitting. It’s going to take a whole village to raise these girls.”

Giving birth naturally to twins is no mean feat, especially if there’s a breech baby involved. Twelve hours of labour later and Sam says his admiration for Eliza’s strength and determination is endless. He concludes: “Because the girls shared a placenta and there was the risk of complications like twin-to-twin infusion, both Hazel and Murphy had their own physician and midwife. I am amazed at how Eliza did it. She’s breast-feeding both of them now too.

Just so amazing. Hazel and Murphy’s welfare will always be top priority.”

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Lights, cameras . . . law?

The mid-‘70s shone as the first golden era for Australian cinema. And way back then, marshalls+dent+wilmoth’s Bill Marshall was involved in bringing films to the big screen.

Decades of industry commitment have rewarded MDW with the nation’s biggest entertainment law department, and MDW has enjoyed being involved with such Aussie classics as Shine, Malcolm, and Two Hands; documentaries including Jimmy Barnes’ Working Class Boy; and recent films Ladies in Black, Lion, and The Merger.

“MDW brings 40-plus years’ experience to every deal,” says team member and film enthusiast Clement Dunn. “We’re across the sort of deals US distributors and international sales agents are offering. We also negotiate with cast, having done deals with the likes of Ewan McGregor, John Cleese, Nicole Kidman and Hugo Weaving.” Independent producers also choose MDW for its legal expertise in ensuring that fledging film-makers can create new

and innovative content.

At this year’s Sundance Film Festival, a recordbreaking six Australian films screened. MDW worked on four — Little Monsters, Top End Wedding, I Am Mother and The Nightingale. “It’s been a great 12 months for Australian film, and we’re proud to have been involved in the legal side of so many.”

Clement loves classic horror and cites 1973 as the best year for it, yielding the likes of The Exorcist, Don’t Look Now and The Wicker Man. However, he says the most demanding genre in which to work is “definitely documentaries” — and he should know.

Not only does he work with MDW, he was associate producer for the hit Ghosthunter, winner of the most recent Documentary Australia Foundation Award.

“Right now, true crime is flavour of the month but the challenge is that many deal with recent subject matter. Our role is to work out what documentaries can and can’t say, so defamation isn’t an issue.”

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Saving turtle eggs nest by nest

BY LIZ ROGERS

Hansi Wegner has had a passion for nature ever since he can remember. Growing up on the Mornington Peninsula and now living in Mount Martha, this father of four who has moved from carpentry to house construction to boardwalk and playground creation has finally landed with both feet firmly on the ground at Devilbend Natural Features Reserve, where his mantra has become wildlife preservation.

Eggshells litter the area around a turtle nest (below) that was raided by foxes, prompting conservationists to place wire mesh (above) over other nests.

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Hansi explains: “My involvement with Devilbend started prior to 2012 and it being opened to the public with a monthly visit to the 1005ha reserve to assist in carrying out a bird count with my son, who is passionate about our feathered friends. It was then 18 months ago I found myself having a lot more free time and started going to Devilbend to help a friend, Marnie, with the Friends of Daangean group she organises. I then began an ambassador program in late 2017, which involves a couple of schools coming out to the reserve to learn about and see things they won’t see anywhere else.

“It was while doing a frog census with the ambassadors that revealed a glimpse of a ‘dug up’ nest on the foreshore. It didn’t look right but it was definitely a turtle nest. When I first saw the turtle nest I thought it was a one-off, but in November last year it became evident that there were more.

It was time to investigate further.”

And investigate he did — but first some interesting notes about the reserve, which has significant cultural and environmental importance. As an essential element of country to the Boonwurrung/Bunurong people, the Devilbend Natural Features Reserve in Graydens Rd, Moorooduc, has one of the largest inland bodies of water on the Peninsula and thus a huge shoreline. It is also home to hectares of native and non-native vegetation. Hansi is working closely with turtle ecologists and returns once a week to map the reserve for the eastern long-neck turtle nests, but the job is huge and requires a great deal of people power to really understand just how many turtles are successful in having their young. Volunteers from the public also come out to help every fortnight, and young adults from Bunjilwarra have also been assisting Hansi with monitoring.

Hansi continues: “Foxes raid the nests each laying season. They also leave scats (poo) behind to mark their territory so they know where to come back for more. Turtles usually lay their eggs in spring after a rain event, and laying is generally site-specific. Two hundred and twenty fox-raided nests have been found since we began mapping the reserve. We’ve also found that there are two to 10 eggs on average per nest. That’s a lot of baby eastern long-neck turtles not making it to the water. Approximately 90-95 per cent of the eggs are being mainly raided by foxes. At the moment we have three nests with eggs in them that haven’t hatched. We’ve covered these with mesh that is kept in place with pegs since gaining permission from Parks Victoria, who have been 100 per cent supportive. This method has been successful in helping save the Murray River turtle, which is listed as threatened.”

If you’d like to know more about this project, call Hansi on 0432 307 634 and get involved in saving some long-necked adorable ancient critters. One nest at a time.

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OUR COVER

Left: See Safety Beach local Sam Moody at Oz Comic-Con this year, read more on pages 20 & 21 pic @SnaphappyIan Top Row: Visit Pier 10 this autumn and sit by the open fire, pic by Edward Wischer see page 112. Everywhen Artspace Top End Ochre Exhibition thru May page 79 Bottom Row: Isabella chair exclusive to Luduco Living, see Peninsula Home Styling on page 117. See this delicious recipe for Chocolate Protein pancakes by Be Fit Food on page 94

News & Interviews 3-47 Socials 46, 48, 101, 128 48-61 H Education Week Winter Wine Weekend liftout 63-70 H Arts, Events & What’s On 71-81 The Business 82-86 Health Beauty Fashion-Mother’s Day 87-105 Food & Wine, Markets 106-116 Property Home Decor 117-132 PUBLISHER, EDITOR Lisa Walton lisa@mpmag.com.au CHIEF SUB Geoff Scott geoff@mpmag.com.au CUSTOMER RELATIONS & SALES Molly Mitchell 0407 225 261 molly@mpmag.com.au Belinda Timmerman 0419 135 900 bella@mpmag.com.au Anna Georgiou 0401 598 613 anna@mpmag.com.au JOURNALISTS & FEATURE WRITERS Liz Rogers, Kate Sears, Drew Cooper, Tom Portet, Stephanie Johnson, Maurie Hutchinson SOCIAL MEDIA Kate Sears & Jasmine Ward DISTRIBUTION Archie and his band of helpers DESIGN Lisa Walton, Jasmine Ward PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY Tanya Fry, Ricky Capo

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TILLY WATTS Casual chats with Peninsula people by Kate Sears Twenty-year-old Matilda ‘Tilly’ Watts suffered a traumatic health crisis three years ago that put the Mount Eliza resident in hospital and left her unable to even walk around her own street. Fast-forward to this year and this remarkable woman has grasped her recovery with both hands and is running with it — literally and figuratively. Over the weekend of May 18-19 she will join 8000 athletes in the 2019 Great Ocean Road Running Festival. As a sports coach, English tutor, promotional video maker, fundraiser and runner, she’s a force to be reckoned with.

Could you tell us about your health crisis?

I used to compete well in school cross-countries, and then a dramatic deterioration in my physical and mental health meant I experienced impairments to my daily functioning. Facing insomnia, a temporary speech impediment, depression, PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks

and suicidality as a result of a traumatic experience is something I refuse to be ashamed about so others can be encouraged to break their silences and seek professional support.

You’ve been working in the community raising $10,000 for mental health. Could you tell us what this entails?

Over the past year I have been passionate about fundraising for Beyond Blue to role model advocacy and acceptance for those suffering with mental illness. I involved myself with 12 independent businesses and five schools throughout Mount Eliza, Mornington, Frankston and Tyabb as a part of this.

Why did you pursue running?

My father competed in marathons when I was a child, and my family regularly participated in fun runs. It was always a goal of mine to run half-marathons. It wasn’t until I nearly lost my life, though, that running became an important goal for me again.

What methods did you employ to tackle your journey to recovery?

Recovering from a health crisis is never linear, so I had to celebrate every achievement no matter how minor and accept the setbacks as a natural part of the process.

We heard that you facilitated a junior running club.

Could you expand on this?

My friend and I were both qualified in sports coaching so we specifically designed a program tailored to the abilities of children aged six to 12 years to focus on improving running form and aerobic and anaerobic fitness. Together we facilitated this program to raise funds and promote physical, social and mental well-being for young families.

How have you been training for the Great Ocean Road Running Festival?

I use the 14km Paradise Run as a milestone for my upcoming half-marathons. I combine training with running outside on local tracks and the treadmill.

Do you have any advice for others tackling a health crisis?

Someone once wrote to me: “Even the blackest, darkest nights eventually see daylight.” Simple yet encouraging.

Where’s your favourite place on the Mornington Peninsula to run?

The beachside track between Mornington and Mount Martha.

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Somerville Recreation Centre The $9M Somerville Recreation Centre – one of the most significant community infrastructure projects the Peninsula has seen – is coming to completion!

Together with Council’s commitment of $4.3M, in November 2017 the state government announced $1.3M funding contribution through the Sport and Recreation Victoria’s Better Indoor Stadiums Fund.

Reconstruction of the Somerville Recreation Centre commenced in February 2018 featuring a four multi-sport indoor courts, female-friendly change rooms, an umpire change room and more!

At the Grand Opening, we look forward to seeing people of all ages and

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abilities coming together to see what the Centre has to offer.

Sporting fans can also get the inside scoop of what it takes to be a professional sports player while shaking hands and participating in activities with famous former Australian and local netballer Bianca Chatfield, as well as Western Port Steelers star recruit basketballer Daryl Corletto.

If you get peckish, join the CFA for a sausage sizzle throughout the day. All funds contribute to supporting our local firefighting heroes.

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Tranquil precision Moat’s Corner by Vibe Design Group Vibe Design Group are proud to see the design concept realised in their recently completed Moat’s Corner project. But it was the attention to detail throughout the whole process that has rounded out a truly rewarding experience for the studio.

The site’s layered history began with a pioneering family after whom Moat’s Corner was named. A gnarled

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cypress-lined driveway is a historic cue to the first settlers on this rural property in Dromana. Next came almost 70 years of gardeners cultivating and collecting, resulting in a rambling and diverse array of flora across five acres (2ha) of the 53-acre (21ha) stretch. A new phase now and the owners’ commitment to create a home over the existing footprint set the tone for the design challenge — to respond to the integrity of its setting.

The elevated main level of the home observes the immediate gardens from a habitual perspective. Midcanopy height, the glazed walls completely soak up the greenery that surrounds them. A deep, continual eave line both shields from a hot summer glare and embraces the warming winter glow.

The west wall and entry elevation is one of protection, intrigue and interaction. From outside, black panels

spaced to a dual glass cladding guard for weather protection. But they are more appreciated at a sensory level, where on approach they completely fill with the reflected silhouette of the established west gardens.

From inside, the panels take the form of bookshelves to the bedroom wing, recessed and raised. They are framed with deep-set glass above, below and between, ensuring nature’s moments are never missed.

Moat’s Corner is as much functional as it is observational.

By virtue of the house design, to live in the home is to co-exist with the garden. Perched respectfully, the modernist-inspired style opens itself up to the garden at every opportunity, equally important and equally celebrated. There is not a space within the home deemed principal or secondary that does not acknowledge the life that surrounds it, reflecting nature’s mood — unpredictable but always in a synchronised way.

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We continue our coverage of the long-running proposal to extend the Frankston electric rail line to the Mornington Peninsula

Councils back tracks to Langwarrin then on to Peninsula

BY MIKE HAST

Build the electric train line to Langwarrin, then full steam ahead to Hastings. That’s the call from Mornington Peninsula Shire and Frankston City Council in a joint letter to the State Government.

They have asked the Government to get on with building stage 1 of the rail extension from Frankston to Langwarrin and then stage 2 to Hastings.

Both the Federal Government and Opposition have supported the Frankston-to-Baxter project for several years. However, the rail extension — with its many benefits — is not guaranteed. Extending the line requires both federal and state government funding. The Federal Government allocated $225 million for the project in last year’s Budget, approximately half the estimated cost of an extension to Langwarrin. Federal Labor has pledged to back that commitment if elected this month. However,

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while a preliminary cost-benefit study is currently under way, the State Government has yet to commit to the project. If the Government doesn’t back the project, it cannot go ahead.

services. “In addition to investment in rail, the region is in desperate need of greater investment in bus services,” Cr Gill said. This included buses to meet existing and future trains.

With heavy rail reckoned to cost between $60 million and $100 million a kilometre, which includes an amount for removing level crossings, extending the line to Langwarrin at a cost of $450 million would be $86 million a kilometre for the 5.2km stretch. Building stage 2 from Langwarrin to Hastings, a distance of 17km, would cost a further $1.46 billion applying the same estimated rate.

The Committee for Greater Frankston, which has been actively advocating for the rail extension project, welcomed the two councils agreeing on the project staging. Chief executive Ginevra Hosking said strategically extending the line to Langwarrin and then continuing down the Peninsula had wide community support.

Frankston Mayor Michael O’Reilly said stage 1 “of this vital public transport project would ease carparking congestion at Frankston station and will directly benefit (the) health and education precinct, which includes Frankston Hospital, Frankston Private Hospital, and Monash University Peninsula campus”.

The two councils disagree with the Department of Transport’s long-standing proposal to build train stabling at Baxter. “(We) are opposed to any stabling and maintenance facilities being located in valuable green wedge land or altering the Urban Growth Boundary and will work together with the Victorian Government on possible solutions.”

Mornington Mayor David Gill used the joint statement to continue the shire’s advocacy for more buses, saying 82 per cent of the Peninsula had no access to bus

“The line should be electrified and duplicated to Langwarrin with trains running to metro timetable frequency,” Ms Hosking said. “There should be new stations, including one to service Frankston East, the hospital and Monash’s Peninsula campus, and one at Langwarrin with a 1000-plus space commuter carpark, and three grade separations — at Playne St, Moorooduc Highway, and Peninsula Link.

“Building to Langwarrin in the next four years is an important step in this vital infrastructure project. All plans for the future must strategically consider Mornington Peninsula’s total public transport requirements, including creating a system that allows young people especially to independently access schools, jobs and social activities.”

Mike Hast is a freelance writer for the Committee for Greater Frankston, and a former editor of Peninsula newspapers.

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It’s that time of year again when television series fanatics, movie enthusiasts, comiclovers, crazy gamers, creative cosplayers, and anime, book, and manga readers get their nerd on. Oz Comic-Con is the Australian sister event to the US’s Comic-Con and is graced with international and local actors, artists, cosplayers and fans alike. So if you’re in Melbourne on Saturday, June 8, or Sunday, June 9, and you find yourself on a tram next to Harry Potter or if Pikachu or Captain America walk past you on the street, you’ll know why.

Kate Sears speaks to Safety Beach resident and university student Sam Moody, who at 24 is absolutely smashing the cosplay scene. We’ve also got a chance for you to win a double pass to the Melbourne Oz Comic-Con, which you don’t want to miss.

How did you first get into cosplay?

I first got into cosplay back in 2015. I was actually talking to a close friend of mine about the idea of doing a trip to PAX. PAX is Australia’s biggest gaming convention, very similar to Comic-Con. And she threw the idea of trying to dress up for it, so we both did our research and came back with costumes from the TV show Arrow. She went as the Black Canary and myself as the Green Arrow. And I guess you could say it’s become more of a passion ever since.

Why do you do it?

I love being able to create and bring to life some of my favourite characters from movies, comics and even anime/manga. And over the years the costumes and/ or props that go with them have become more and more intricate and harder to build, which keeps all of the excitement alive. I also do it because being able to meet everyone with the same passion, give children the biggest smiles imaginable, and collaborate with some amazing people just makes you so happy.

How long does it take to create a costume from start to finish? Who will your next cosplay be?

How long is a piece of string? Ha ha. No, but in all honesty it does depend on a few variables. Having a job and going to university does shorten the amount of time I have to work on a costume. But for instance, my Green

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Photo: @robpho Lantern costume I did in just over a week. It goes from patterning, to shaping and cutting foam, to electronics and then finally painting. And then the same thing with my Bakugou, from the anime My Hero Academia. It took about two weeks, as sourcing some items like boots or clothing can be somewhat difficult. But with a costume like my next one still yet to come, Master Chief from the Halo game series, he has taken me well over a year. 3D printing parts take a lot of time to smooth out perfectly and finish off, but in the end it will be well worth it.

What’s your favourite movie/comic?

Movie would have to be Captain America: Winter Soldier, followed closely by Avengers Infinity War. One with my favourite character of the MCU, Clearly. And the other is just one of the best movies to come out in the last 10 years. And I guess when it comes to comics, you can’t really go past DC’s Injustice series. The comics depict Issue 90, MAY 2019

a world where if one bad thing were to happen to Superman and he did want to rule the world, that’s how it would look, and Tom Taylor did an incredible job on those.

What does a day at Comic-Con look like for you?

Well, when going to one of these conventions, staying with friends is the best way to do it. But that also means everyone is helping out everyone with each other’s costumes, wigs, jackets, capes, zips, armour . . . the list goes on. But this also means having to get up nice and early so that everyone is ready for the big day. Once there, it can take hours before we can even get into one building as most of the time we are getting stopped at the gate for photos and not being able to move. But this is why we do it. Having kids and families lining up to get photos with their favourites superheroes is so fulfilling, and it’s great to see all the smiles on their faces too.

Who have you dressed up as?

Green Arrow, Bayek (Assassins Creed Origins), Green Lantern, Newt Scamander, Captain America, Owen (Jurrasic World), Bakugou (My Hero Academia) and Broly (Dragonball Super).

To see Sam’s builds, progress shots, and final cosplays, follow him on Instagram @sammmymcosplays, and if you see him at a convention, he’d love you to come up and say hello.

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work in our connected world.

Cyber security was recognised as a priority course by the Victorian Government in 2019 as part of its Free TAFE initiative, and as such Chisholm has been able to offer Certificate IV in Cyber Security in 2019 as part of this initiative, although this course has been offered for two years.

“Demand in cyber security has doubled this year with Free TAFE,” said Chisholm’s general manager for IT and Business, Joe D’Amico. “It’s a privilege to be educating future students in this vital area and equipping them to work in diverse roles in this complex space. We are excited to be working with our partner, Latrobe

University, to also offer a Bachelor of Cyber Security in 2020.”

Jay Polandaya is one of a team of cyber security experts Chisholm has working to educate students to meet the growing industry demand in cyber security. Chisholm’s team of experts equip students with all the tools they need, and Jay tries to educate students on how they can protect themselves from hacking and to get into the mindset of a hacker to try to pre-empt their every move.

Cyber crime is a widespread threat that can only be combatted by highly skilled specialists. Chisholm can help you become one of them.

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BY KATE SEARS shows just for a little bit so he can invite his grandma to his shows without them both feeling rather awkward.

Grandson of the Year Award, anyone? Since following his passion for theatre from a young age and first writing a play in Year 12, it made sense that he would then dabble in producing, writing, marketing and singing in his own grandma-friendly production. Maverick says: “The more strings to your bow, the better.”

So enter The Golden Age of Broadway. Staged at the Frankston Arts Centre last March, his production had While completing his Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre the audience laughing, crying and humming along to at the Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts, the the most memorable songs of the 20th century. It was a Mount Martha artist wrote a successful one-man comedy celebration of the show-stopping song and dance numbers about the struggles of a young man coming out in modern of the golden age, from Gershwin to Kander and Ebb, Judy Australia. Maverick even became a key figure in the AFL’s Garland to Gene Kelly. The cast performed hits from such Pride Game in 2017. He performs original songs about his musicals as Guys and Dolls, The Sound of Music, Cabaret, own experience of being gay and growing up in a family of An American in Paris and many more. footballers — his brother is Carlton player Nic Newman.

He was excited to make a difference by performing his “You’ve got to invest in yourself in this industry, so I just progressive theatre piece to an audience that wasn’t hired myself,” says Maverick. “Growing up, a lot of my necessarily exposed to it ordinarily in the hopes that friends would say that I was so funny. To me, comedy came they’d walk away a little more accepting of the LGBTQI about because of necessity. It was my way to deal with my community. parents’ divorce.”

“I performed to a community that bullied me. Now it was Not one to wait for something to just happen, he’s now my turn to bully them,” laughs Maverick. “I’m joking, but I hard at work on a play that’s more dramatic and macabre did get my message across in a very self-deprecating way.” than comical. He believes that a good writer should be able to include both. After all, Maverick says, there is Recently, he’s decided to move away from crude yet comedy in darkness, and vice-versa. hilarious, curse word-filled, outrageous and inappropriate

You’ve seen this face before. This multi-talented 21-year-old just can’t be stopped. Maverick Newman is set to do it all and we just can’t keep up. Since we last spoke with Maverick, he became the youngest person to receive six nominations for a Green Room Award, culminating in a win this year.

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Training and motherhood a balancing act for Paralympian Paralympian triathlete, keynote speaker, psychologist, mother and wife Kate Doughty speaks with Kate Sears about her goals for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics and welcoming her first child, Henrik.

We saw you won your first two races post-pregnancy.

How did you train differently this time?

I recently won Oceania Championships and the first world cup of the season. It was a nice feeling. I am still not back at full training load yet post-pregnancy, so the results so far are an exciting insight into the lead-up to Tokyo 2020. Training can be quite different these days, as I am breastfeeding so my training revolves around Henrik’s feeds and sleep time, and when my husband, Jarle, is home. I try to train with my squad (Elotik Pro Triathlon) as much as I can, but at the moment I do what works for Henrik and his routine. I travel an hour to get to squad swim sessions, and my bike, run and gym training sessions are around the Peninsula or at home.

How does it feel to be the first Australian paratriathlete to return to the ITU (International Triathlon Union) circuit after having a baby?

Pretty surreal. I love being back racing though and being part of the team. I missed it a lot when I was pregnant, and I am even more excited to have Henrik and Jarle there with me at races and training. They keep me motivated.

How long have you been training for triathlon?

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Ironically, I used to represent Australia in equestrian and rode horses for over 20 years. I have only been in triathlon since late 2014, so I was a late starter. I loved swimming as a kid but chose the equestrian path early on. After losing my mum in 2010 to a tragic battle with breast cancer, I also nearly lost my horse to travel illness at the World Equestrian Games two months prior. I was struggling emotionally and I went through a period of grief and significant change. With the loss of my mother I also lost my passion for equestrian, as my mother played a big part in my equestrian career. The equestrian property where I was living and training was sold, so I was feeling quite lost. My whole life I had direction, and for the first time I didn’t. I wanted to get my health back on track and most importantly I wanted to feel better mentally. Exercise was my path to happiness, and ultimately this led me to give triathlon a go and I have never looked back.

How do you juggle parenting alongside your two careers?

I have a super-supportive husband. Our son always comes first over triathlon, but at the moment we are making it all work. It certainly is a team effort. My coach, Danielle Stefano (Elotik Pro Triathlon), also is supersupportive and helps out with watching Henrik during a training session if needed. I am lucky enough to be able to work from home with my current role in culture and inclusion at Get Skilled Access at the moment, and flexibility allows me to be most productive.

How does your work as a psychologist complement your athletic career?

It probably gives me more insight into thought processes and how they can positively or negatively influence our own actions, and ultimately performance. The mind is so powerful, and mental training is just as important as physical training. I work with a sports psychologist myself.

Even though I may have more insight into psychology and mindset, it doesn’t mean I don’t have to work on my own.

What was your experience of the 2016 Rio Paralympics?

After narrowly missing out on Beijing and London Paralympics in equestrian, it was so surreal to be going to Rio Paralympics in triathlon after less than two years in the sport. It was a dream come true.

How did you get into public speaking?

I have often been asked to share my story — being born without a right hand, my achievements and hardships to date — but ultimately to motivate and inspire others.

It’s always an honour, but often sometimes difficult to be quite candid. However, I feel so honoured to help others achieve their own goals, and if sharing my story does that, then that’s a positive. I also share insight from a psychological perspective, specifically growth mindset, stepping outside our comfort zone, fear and anxiety, and the benefits mindfulness and adversarial growth on performance and achievement.

Kate is seeking collaborations and sponsors who want to join her journey. You can also follow Kate’s path to the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics on Instagram at @ katedoughty01.

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So, what is contemporary jewellery anyway? Artistically enamoured and curatorial busy bird Emily McCulloch Childs explains it as a genre that is created from a connection to place, cultural background and meaning. Six years on from founding the Indigenous Jewellery Project based on the Mornington Peninsula, this self-confessed contemporary jewellery addict has learnt to make her own jewellery from the best along the way — thanks to contemporary jeweller Melinda Young, with whom she works — and is excited about the future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island contemporary jewellery.

As a passionate admirer of Indigenous art and craft, Emily is keen to support, promote and revel in the wealth of Indigenous talent we have in Australia. She explains: “This skill set is in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people’s DNA. It doesn’t matter which kind of workshop we do through IJP, artists pick up new skills so quickly. I’d always admired jewellery from the Top End maybe because of my connection with Aboriginal art (Everywhen Artspace) or just because it’s beautiful. There was a seminal exhibition called Art on a String, which was touring in 1999/2000. It consisted of necklaces created by artists living in Central Australia and Arnhem Land, including those made from shark vertebrae.

I began collecting Indigenous jewellery then, but many of the necklaces I gathered broke because the human hair tradition had been replaced by more fragile wool, elastic and fishing line in creating work for sale. I began to think about how I could help Indigenous jewellers maintain their traditions while upskilling techniques at the same time. That’s where it all started.”

Luritja artist Alison Napurrula Multa Pantjiti told Emily that traditionally “jewellery is our central art practice”. Now partnering with the Australian Design Centre, Australian National University and Craft ACT Craft + Design Centre, exhibiting at Artisan in Queensland and gaining funding from the Australia Council and the Australian Government Indigenous Languages and Arts Program, IJP will be leaping into the Melbourne Contemporary Jewellery and Object Biennial entitled Radiant Pavilion, running from September 7-15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island artists’ work will be exhibited in the Nicholas Building alongside contemporary jeweller and sculptor Anna Varendorff’s work. As curator of this IJP exhibition, Emily will also speak on IJP at a symposium. She continues: “This is very exciting. It’s a big deal. Indigenous contemporary jewellers are merging ancient and modern skills to create wearable art created out of sustainable materials such as seed and shell beads, shark vertebrae, leaves and bark, as well as metals. We have done 11 workshops since we began and had children aged six right through to elders participating.

Most IJP workshops are provided on country and run from five to 10 days. We often set up studio on the floor and make. I love it.”

As Australia’s first and only national Indigenous contemporary jewellery project, IJP aims to provide a “presence of Indigenous jewellers within the Australian contemporary jewellery context and a contemporary jewellery presence within the Aboriginal art context”, says Emily.

Whether it’s a magnificent Emily Beckley pendant worn by brides or a Matilda Nona eucalyptus ring crafted in silver, the fruits of IJP’s labour are certainly wildly evocative, varied and here to stay.

Born from a sense of place and fired into a contemporary creative space for all to see.

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Adam and Deb Mackenzie are a dynamic duo whose creative energy has led them to combine their skills in the newly opened Atticus Finch Clothing.

Behind the green door on Ranelagh Drive in Mount Eliza, you’ll walk upstairs to discover a relaxed environment where Adam has brought classic Scandinavian style to the Mornington Peninsula, stocking Danish menswear brand No Nationality (NN07), Dico Copenhagen fashion boots for women and Australian footwear brand Rollie for both men and women.

Atticus Finch is a continuation of the Mackenzie family’s 50-year legacy in retail on the Mornington Peninsula.

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his own fashion agency, distributing local and international brands. This new venture with Atticus Finch is an exciting and complementary fit.

The light-filled space is divided into two areas, with Deb’s art studio at the rear. It’s a bright, creative space that looks out on to Mount Eliza Way, complete with the vibrant, everchanging autumn leaves. A regular exhibitor at Manyung Gallery, Deb’s tranquil local landscape paintings earned her a place in the finals of the John Lesley Prize just last year. Her work has been sold all around the world as well as back home to local designer Kate Walker.

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Parks Victoria is seeking expressions of interest to operate the hop-on hop-off sustainable visitor shuttle service within Point Nepean National Park. Operating between the park entrance, Quarantine Station and Fort Nepean, the shuttle will have exclusive vehicle access past Gunners Cottage, making it the key to accessing the furthermost point of the park for those not walking or cycling.

A three-year permit is available and includes opportunities to provide services for major events and other activities within the park, exclusive vehicle access for all group bookings to Fort Nepean, and the opportunity to partner with other Point Nepean National Park and regional services and experiences There are more than 30 activity providers licensed to conduct guided tours in the park, offering such activities as heritage tours, bushwalking and bike riding.

The Point Nepean Master Plan identified the opportunity to provide a sustainable shuttle transport service that would expand visitor experiences and enrich understanding of the park’s recreational and environmental significance.

Expressions of interest will close at 4pm on Friday, May 17.

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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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Travel money solutions that make sense Not many local businesses can claim a long history, let alone in the same premises. But Frankston’s Peninsula Star Cycles can do just that, having been at 48 Playne St since 1946.

The business has undergone several changes since then, and recently went back to being fully independent. The store even had a makeover to celebrate the change.

“We wanted to focus on our brand and our history as Frankston’s oldest bicycle store,” said store manager John Billing.

“We used a photo of the store from around the ‘60s as the inspiration for our new paint job and signage. Our painter Glen, from High Rollers Painting & Decorating, and signwriter Grant, from Scene D Signs, did an amazing job of transforming our vision into reality.”

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If you’re looking for an easy travel money solution, come and visit the team at Travel Money Oz Mornington. They hold more than 60 foreign currencies to buy and sell online and in store, fee and commission-free. If this wasn’t enough, they offer Rate Guard to protect your currency from exchange rate movements, and a best price guarantee to ensure you get the best deal available (terms and conditions apply).

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Fly with Double Denim to comedic euphoria as two dynamic characters hit the Frankston Arts Centre stage for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow. The award-winning act combines the chemistry and flair of singercomedian Michelle Brasier (Aunty Donna’s 1999) and dancer-comedian Laura Frew (choreographer, Fringe Wives Club). Notably in 2018 they won the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Director’s Choice Award and the Sydney International Comedy Festival Best Newcomer Award.

Michelle’s childhood in theatre presented creative barriers but, finding satisfaction within the “funny roles”, she soon developed her direction. Writing cabaret in between work, Michelle later found success within the comedy group Aunty Donna, whose tour for their sixth web series The Album mixed comedy with music. “I did lots of musicals as a kid but it’s less creative than you’d imagine, and you have to do the exact same thing every night,” she says.

“Having the chance to combine music and comedy live was such a thrill.”

In 2014, Michelle and Laura first worked together in a comedy troupe.

By 2017, Double Denim had debuted and has since taken their awkward silliness to Berlin, New Zealand and Edinburgh to headline Late ’n’ Live at the Gilded Balloon.

Their sketch, A Very Fancy Dinner Party, traverses the expectations of growing up set within the penultimate episode of a reality cooking show, where layered storylines explore everything from incontinence to Botox.

Almost 800,000 people will visit the comedy festival’s estimated 600 shows. Meanwhile, here in Frankston, the May 5 roadshow’s smorgasbord will feature Double Denim, Georgie Carroll, Lloyd Langford (UK) and Pat McCaffri, with MC Tom Cashman.

Roadshow producer Kylie Mitchell says: “You can expect a lot of laughs, sketch, songs, nurse jokes, and of course some political humour.”

Tickets are available from the Frankston Arts Centre.

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Greg’s heart beats true for Peninsula health care Health care on the Peninsula has always been close to my heart. I was born at Frankston Hospital, my mother was a local nurse, my wife was a local nurse and my children were born on the Peninsula.

During my time as the federal MP for Flinders, I have had the privilege of working with numerous groups to help improve healthcare services on the Peninsula. As a result of many days, weeks, months and years of work with the community, we have recently been able to secure funding for several health projects, including: $5 million for the redevelopment of Rosebud Hospital; $10 million for a comprehensive cancer centre at The Bays Hospital in Mornington; $10 million for a pediatric emergency centre at Frankston Hospital; and, Investing in a $55 million package for the Peninsula Health-Monash University Health Futures Hub, which will act as a national centre on ageing, addiction and mental health treatment, delivering services on the Peninsula.

On top of this, we have delivered close to $6 million for a comprehensive mental health plan for the Peninsula, including $1.5 million for Headspace services in Hastings and Rosebud, $1.2 million to the YMCA Southern Peninsula Youth Services for Jimmy’s Place to provide mental health support programs, and $1 million to fund suicide prevention community workers through Hope Assistance Local Tradies.

The Coalition Government has made more than 2000 new life-changing medicine listings on the PBS worth more than $10.6 billion, taking their costs from tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars to as little as $6.50 for concessional patients. In particular I am proud that we have listed such medicines as Orkambi for cystic fibrosis, supporting young children and their families who would otherwise need to pay $250,000. We have listed Spinraza for devastating spinal muscular atrophy — a medicine beyond the reach of all families at over $360,000 without subsidy — and Kisqali for breast cancer, Issue 90, MAY 2019

which would be $71,000 per year without subsidy.

In addition, the Government helped reduce the out-of-pocket medical expenses for Australian families needing life-saving scans like ultrasounds and X-rays with an almost $200 million investment. This includes X-rays for fractures, mammograms, pregnancy ultrasounds, echocardiograms, angiograms, image guided procedures and CT scans for the diagnosis and management of cancer. This will benefit the almost nine million Australian patients who use diagnostic imaging services each year.

Our stronger economy has enabled the Government to deliver record federal funding for public hospital services.

On top of this, the Government has delivered record funding for Medicare, a new hospital agreement, $1.3 billion for the Community Health and Hospitals Program, and a fully funded NDIS with no increase in the Medicare levy.

This is about saving lives and protecting lives. If I am re-elected as your local MP, I will continue to advocate for the health of residents on the Peninsula and for the strong economy that allows for our record investment in health.

GREG HUNT — Health Minister and Flinders federal Liberal MP

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The future is bright with Joshua Sinclair

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Joshua Sinclair is keen to make a change. At 26, this Labor candidate for Flinders and president of a Mornington Peninsula soccer club sees himself as a key player in making life better for younger Peninsula residents and the disadvantaged.

He explains: “I’ve lived on the Peninsula my whole life and absolutely love it, but issues like mental health and youth unemployment still affect us. I want to improve access to mental health and invest in jobs, skills and training so young people can live and work here. We also need to protect the environment for the next generation. My time at Noah’s Ark Inc. working with National Disability Insurance Scheme clients shone a light on the good work many do in the community. Being involved in my community is what I love doing, and it’s time for a fresh approach. It’s time to end the decades of Liberal rule on the Peninsula.”

This young Baxter resident, who is a “brainwashed” St Kilda Football Club member and loves soccer and hanging at local breweries with his mates, lives with his oneyear-old Australian shepherd Winston, pictured, and sees genuine investment in schools and health — including advocating for improvements at Rosebud Hospital — as pivotal for the future health of locals on the Peninsula.

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Pastoral care kicks goals on the Peninsula Sean Mapleback’s a young bloke. He’s also mad on sport — especially footy.

This 30-year-old pastor with The Salvation Army in Mornington was born and raised in the northern suburbs and moved down to Mornington six years ago, and he has been working with the Mornington Football and Netball Club for about four years looking out for what’s inside a player. Inside their heads. He gets the value of looking into what’s going on behind the goal posts and beneath the football jumpers. In the locker rooms and beyond the ground when the crowds have gone and a player is left to his or her own devices.

For any of us who have picked up a newspaper or switched on the television over the past decade, you’d have to be pretty oblivious not to realise that mental health in sport — especially footy — has been a top discussion point. Sean explains: “I love the deep connection with the community this role brings.

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provide care and support. I’m just a normal guy whose role is to be present for any care. To be an adviser. I’m at the club on Thursday nights during training and I attend game day to be present, but primarily to provide the chance to connect and build relationships with people.”

Sean is not a trained counsellor, but he has been trained in pastoral counselling with Sports Chaplaincy Australia. He continues: “I just happen to be a pastor who loves footy and believes in helping young people who might feel isolated.

There’s lots of sporting clubs looking for pastoral care these days because they

realise how important it is. I think there’s around 10 clubs on the Mornington Peninsula currently looking for chaplains.

I’ve also been working on Saturday nights doing the Main St Salvos program creating a safe zone from 11pm until 3am for young adults who might need help. We offer free Chuppa Chups, water, thongs and phone charge. The footy club and other local businesses in the community contributed to help buy a van with the support of Mercedes Benz Mornington, and it’s out and about every Saturday night throughout summer.”

Sean loves the deep connection his role as adviser and mate at the Mornington Football and Netball Club brings. As a great believer in the ‘it’s never too late to change your story’ adage, he says you can never underestimate what taking the time to have a coffee with someone can do — but he is a firm believer in referring any player on to professional healthcare providers. “Just because you’ve had one bad chapter doesn’t mean that your story is over.”

One mark at a time.

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Passenger liner bound for war It was fine, cool day as the men standing on Station Pier waited for their turn to board the threefunnelled, grey-painted liner moored in front of them. The ship must have seemed enormous to most of these young men of the Australian Army. The liner was the Empress of Canada, owned by Canadian Pacific Steamships. Ships of this line were rarely seen in Australian waters as their usual services were from Europe to Canada or Vancouver to the Far East. The advent of World War II, however, had required ships to transport troops to the war zones and almost all of the great British liners were withdrawn from their usual runs to become troopships.

The Empress of Canada departed from Melbourne early in the afternoon of Monday, May 6, 1940, and about 4pm joined a convoy consisting of some

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of the largest and most famous liners in the world. The other ships in this convoy, given the code number US3, had departed from Sydney the previous day and were joined by the Empress of Canada in Bass Strait. The letters ‘US’ did not refer to the United States but to Suez.

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used the letters ‘SU’, while ‘US’ was used for those bound the other way.

Convoy US3 carried New Zealand troops as well as Australian. The Kiwis were aboard the liners Aquitania, Empress of Britain, Empress of Japan and Andes.

Some Aussies were also in these ships but most were aboard either Queen Mary,

Aquitania or Mauritania II. Between them the seven ships transported about 18,000 men — three times their peacetime passenger numbers.

Beginning her maiden voyage in 1922, the Empress of Canada operated a trans-Pacific service from Vancouver to Japan, Hong Kong and China until 1939.

After being converted to a troopship she became one of the first ships to carry Australian troops to World War II. Her career as a troopship was brought to an end in March 1943 when she was sunk by an Italian submarine off the coast of Liberia, West Africa.

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Bearded ladies aren’t a common sight, unless you’re a central bearded dragon. At five years old, Marley is almost a fully grown central bearded dragon from the Northern Territory. She’s 50cm in length, which is impressive when you consider that when she was four months old she would fit in the palm of her owner Adrian’s hand; now when she does this her tail goes right up his forearm.

She likes it hot, hot, hot, so Adrian keeps her tank at 32C with heated lights and special UVB lightbulbs that emit vitamin D, which is essential for her body to process her meals of pellets, crickets, super worms, lettuce, carrot and sweet fruits. Her desert-like abode is low maintenance and is situated in the centre of the family’s living area so she can keep tabs on her family, especially when they’re preparing her favourite treat — mango cheeks — in the kitchen, and she can swivel around to watch television with her family from the best seat in the house.

But why a central bearded dragon? With Adrian’s family regularly travelling, they required a low-maintenance animal that didn’t require a boarding kennel or regular feeding. That’s right. Lizards can survive a couple of weeks without food and they can even take care of themselves.

While Adrian can only speak for his docile lady, he knows that they don’t bite, and they’re very well natured and great with his kids. Marley happily sits on her human siblings’ shoulders, or on a bean bag while she receives regular pats. She’s spoilt with regular outings and loves a good stroll around the house, where she searches for a dark corner and proceeds to have a nap. When it’s home time, Adrian simply walks around searching for her tail — she’s not the best at hide and seek.

Her favourite pastime is sunbaking on a rock, but her weekly bath comes a close second. Marley looks forward to her bath time as the soak helps her skin when it’s shedding and she even absorbs the water through her skin as she’s not good at keeping on top of her H20 intake. This smart little lady is even toilet trained. Adrian has noticed that the warm water relaxes her so much that she’ll reserve her toilet visit for the bath — yep, Adrian gets the lucky job of emptying the bath water quickly and giving her fresh new water. It could also be a ploy to get the water temperature topped up.

Central bearded dragons are known to only flare out their beards when they’re scared. They simply puff their underneath jaw beard out and the spikes are quite evident. It makes them look really tough, yet Marley’s only been seen a few times a year flaring her spikes out — and it’s always been during her morning stretch. As a breed they’re easy to handle, with their little claws being used to climb or cling on to your clothing.

Underneath they are rather smooth, and on the side and top there is lots skin and directional spines — yet, surprisingly, they are soft to touch.

“They’re all for show,” said Adrian. “Her gills aren’t sharp either. It’s just a way to look scary.”

And her most embarrassing moment? When Adrian’s children dressed her up in dolls’ clothes. If she wasn’t already reddish in colour you would have seen her blush!

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Miscarriage awareness Frankston will host the first National Miscarriage Awareness Day on Sunday, May 5, at the Frankston Mechanics Hall from 10am-noon, sponsored by Bank of Queensland, Frankston. Organised by Miscarriage Information Support Service, the day is designed to raise awareness of and promote discussion about miscarriages.

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loss before 20 weeks. By encouraging women and men to seek support if needed and to grieve the loss of their baby, the service aims to help prevent mental health issues such as anxiety and depressive disorders that can develop after this experience.

MISS will also be promoting the mural and memorial rock, pictured, at the Frankston Memorial Park that commemorates babies lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, and shortly after birth. Any person can go there to grieve the loss of their baby; the entrance is via the cemetery’s Clarendon St gate.

Anyone affected by miscarriage can light a candle at 7pm on National Miscarriage Awareness Day, in remembrance of their baby.

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Sue Home has lived in Red Hill South for about 30 years. She’s worked in the wine industry with her husband, had a public relations business, and loves playing bridge and mahjong and pottering around in the garden.

She’s also had dinner in New York with the actor, producer and philanthropist Joanne Woodward and her daughters.

She explains: “I was invited to celebrate the donation of $300 million world-wide by the Newman’s Own Foundation about six or seven years ago. The foundation is actually based in Westport, Connecticut, where Paul lived. We used to correspond by fax with each other back then. It was before email. I was the Australian representative of the foundation. There were originally three women in America and just me in Australia, and for the first nine years it was solely run by women. Of course, now there are staff right across the world, in the UK, NZ and Canada. Paul loved working with women. The event was fabulous, although very understated, but that’s what both Joanne and Paul were like. Paul used to say, ‘From salad dressings all blessings flow’. He always doubted his acting ability but he knew he was the best cook around.

He began making his salad dressing in his kitchen with a mate and people would come from all around to taste it until he decided to go commercial. All profits were and continue to be donated. Within the first year he had $20,000 to allocate to Australia.”

Newman’s Own Foundation has just announced $1.5 million in donations for Australian-based charities in 2019, including a focus on regional youth. Sue continues: “Paul had an enduring passion for disadvantage kids. I learnt about philanthropy from him. Do you know what philanthropy means? Love of mankind. Putting the time and effort into other people and getting on with

Sue Home was the Australian representative of the Newman’s Own Foundation when it donated $250,000 to three CFA brigades in the Yarra Ranges for the purchase of new fire trucks after the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. things. My parents were like that too. They believed in helping people. Paul used to give an amount to each staff member on their birthday, which they could donate to a charity of choice.”

This community-first woman retired from the Newman’s Own Foundation five years ago after 30 years’ commitment but remains active in an advisory role.

Current Australian adviser Dimity Pinto says Sue is “an inspiration and has played a vital role in Paul Newman’s

legacy in Australia”. When Sue retired she was given $250,000 to give to a charity of her choice and she chose the Lord Somers Camp, with which she’d had a long association. She asked them what their needs were and met them. She also helped start the not-for-profit Sisterworks program, which helps vulnerable migrant, asylum seeker and refugee women become financially independent. All from Red Hill South.

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BY LIZ ROGERS

Imagine this. Feeling like there are things tapping beneath your skin. Or not being able to swallow.

Or feeling so fatigued that you can’t get out of bed after a night of frightening fevers and tremors.

Well, Mount Eliza resident Maddeline Young doesn’t have to.

She’s been living this exhausting and terrifying way of life since 2006.

Initially Maddeline thought she had a bad dose of the flu. She was wrong.

She explains: “Lyme disease — think Bell’s palsy, chronic burning skin, heart palpitations, digestive issues and food intolerances, vertigo and malaria symptoms. The problem is I had it in my body for seven years before I was diagnosed in 2013, and now it is chronic.

You contract Lyme disease through a tick bite. I think it happened while I was visiting China in 2006. I got bitten by something on my nose, which went puffy and red. I got extremely fatigued and got flu symptoms a week or two after. On the bus tour they nicknamed me ‘Rudolph’ and we had a laugh at my nose. When I returned back to Melbourne I continued to get many different symptoms. Every

day there was something different.”

Maddeline’s life was good before Lyme arrived. A career in fashion and styling including owning/operating a fashion retail space in Bay St, Brighton, and accessory buying overseas. Sculpting.

Creating. Now she’s lucky to be able to walk around the corner with her husband Jeff. She continues: “I’ll never forget the day I was at Southland with Jeff and I couldn’t even lift the smallest of shopping bags. On a bad day I have to stay at home and my world is spinning and my brain is a fog, but on a good day I can do mild exercise and some shopping. I am also working part-time two days a week now.”

Learning to say goodbye to the old Maddeline has been one of the hardest things for this 50-something mum of one. It’s been difficult for her family too.

There’ve been multiple trips overseas searching for answers, treatments in Cyprus, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, internasal laser treatment, intravenous vitamin C, and also multiple treatments and medications in Munich. Getting sick can be expensive. She continues: “The treatments in Munich have helped and I’m taking less medications than I was before, but we have spent so much money on trying to find a solution. There is more known about Lyme disease in Europe. If it is detected early and treated

with antibiotics, the outcome can be good. Unfortunately, if undetected it becomes very problematic. There are other pathogens that can be transmitted through the tick bite as well, which lead to other complications.”

Named after a small coastal town in Connecticut where some pediatric arthritis cases were found in 1975, there is more known about Lyme disease and co-infections in Europe and it is unrecognised here in Australia.

Maddeline concludes: “This disease is like Russian roulette. We have no idea how many people in Australia have it because health officials don’t collect statistics as yet. It needs to change. You know it is real when you are lying there feeling your brain move inside your head and your son tells you ‘Mum! You smell like something dead’ when he bends down to kiss me goodbye. That’s scary because last night I felt like I was dying.”

Imagine that.

For more information on Maddeline’s story, go to fightinglymemywaymyjourney on Facebook or contact the Lyme Disease Association of Australia. See lymedisease. org.au Living with Lyme disease means a rollercoaster of good and bad days for Mount Eliza resident Maddeline Young.

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Josh decides cold feet need 2 Pairs Each

BY LIZ ROGERS

Who knows what made Josh Berry the way he is. “He just likes helping people in need,” says mum Jane.

“We were walking through the city one afternoon when he was nine years old and he was startled by the amount of homeless people living on the streets. He didn’t know how to react, whether to give them money, pretend they weren’t there. He was quite upset. When we got home he went online to find that there were 23,000 homeless people in Victoria at the time. He did a bit of research on what the majority of homeless people wanted most and that was to be safe and warm. He also found out that many of them are given coats but had freezing feet. That’s how he came up with the idea of sock donation.”

Josh Berry looks like any other regular 13-year-old Mount Eliza kid. He’s a member of the Mount Eliza Junior Fire Brigade and has just joined the Australian Air Force cadets.

He’s also home-schooled. But there’s certainly something different about this youngster that sets him apart from the regular lad about town. He likes helping those who are less fortunate than he is, and once he sets a target he doesn’t stop.

Jane continues: “When he decided to start collecting socks he thought you can’t just give someone one pair of socks because what would they do while they were washing them? His aim was to give every homeless person in Victoria two pairs of new warm socks, but I said: ‘Let’s just start off with a target of 100 and see what happens.’ He’s up to 23,590 socks now — all this from making up a flyer on the computer and dropping it into local letterboxes. He wasn’t allowed to put them in letterboxes marked ‘no junk mail’ though!”

Josh began handing out socks to those in need when he and his family helped serve food to the homeless in Frankston, St Kilda and Dandenong, but he had a couple of experiences where he felt a little unsafe, so now the socks are distributed through organisations that supply homeless people with clothing and essentials. The Mount Eliza community has been incredibly supportive, and he’s even had socks donated from interstate and Germany.

“We are very proud of Josh. He used to help out with the Reading Out Of Poverty program and does sail-ability at Lake Lysterfield on Friday mornings with disabled people. He was also nominated for the Victorian Young Achievers Award last year for 2 Pairs Each.”

Who knows what’s next for this compassionate young man, but in the meantime if you’d like to buy some socks and donate them to this very worthy cause, log on to www.2pairseach.com.au to see how.

Dog owners have been asked to make sure their pets are on their best behaviour at our beaches.

Mornington Peninsula Shire, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, and various committees of management have developed a compliance program to regulate the behaviour of dogs to improve the amenity of the Balnarring, Capel Sound, Dromana, Merricks, Point King, Point Leo, Shoreham, Somers, and Whitecliffs to Camerons Bight beaches.

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“We recognise both the benefits of unleashed dog exercise areas for community well-being and the importance of managing impacts on the amenity of nearby residents and other beach users,” said Mayor David Gill.

The program will include regular year-round patrols by community safety officers checking for dogs on leads and under control, owners cleaning up after their dogs, and dog registration. The officers will also acknowledge good behaviour on the part of dogs and their owners.

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Picnic was a pleaser: Melbourne’s unpredictable weather did not stop music and food lovers from having a dance in the light rain at the Peninsula Picnic, presented by Steller on Saturday, March 30, at the Mornington Racecourse.

From 11.30am-7pm, ponchos were donned and there were smiles aplenty as headline act The Rubens embraced the light rain and welcomed the subsequent rainbow that appeared. Popular Peninsula wineries and eateries kept revellers buzzing, as did kids’ games, rides, and bespoke all the events, Peninsula Check out all the pics from printed or not at ther whe market stalls. s azine.com.au/social-pic morningtonpeninsulamag Photos by Tanya Fry e you were at. in date order & the venu

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education week Get your learn on

BY KATE SEARS

We’re forever learning, whether it’s within the walls of a primary or secondary school, a training centre or an area of a particular speciality.

Toorak College in Mount Eliza empowers its students to brave the world with the courage to change it. Balcombe Grammar in Mount Martha prides itself on the positive relationships that its students form with one another, the staff and the wider community. Attend an open day at Cornish College in Bangholme to discover more about the college’s holistic approach with which it produces more than great academics. Or stop by Peninsula Grammar in Mount Eliza for its open day on Thursday, May 9, to see how it supports its students in their pursuit of excellence. Inquire about 2021 Year 7 enrolments online for Padua College’s three Peninsula-based campuses before they close on Friday, May 10. You’re also welcome to contact the office

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at Western Port Secondary School to arrange a tour — every day is an open day at this committed school. Discover how Woodleigh School in Moorooduc encourages adventurous minds and inspires students to give back to their community. To witness inspirational learning, you’re invited to book a tour of Mornington Secondary College; these are available every Wednesday morning.

Once your kids turn 16, it’s time to get them behind the wheel of a car and learning how to drive. Luckily this is where Drive Skills 4 Life comes in. It doesn’t just offer driving lessons; it offers a wellrounded driving experience.

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dynamic trainers at Nepean Industry Edge Training in Frankston. With campuses at Hastings, Mornington and Rosebud, Advance Community College is a great option that not only offers multiple locations but a variety of courses.

For the little ones, Frankston Sanctuary House of Early Learning provides child care and a bush kindergarten in its natural learning environment.

For your tutoring needs, Mornington Peninsula Tutoring has primary and secondary school students covered.

Essential Learning in Mornington and Somerville specialises in tuition for dyslexics and children with varied learning difficulties. On the other side of things, Positive Psychology is able to provide career decision-making and has tailored career counselling services. Or if you want

to improve your language skills, why not host an international exchange student through Southern Cross Cultural Exchange in Mount Eliza.

If horses are your passion, Equitation Science International offers a nationally accredited horse training qualification for horse riders, handlers and coaches.

And for those who aim to be high in the sky, Soar Aviation is a global pilot training and resourcing company that produces extraordinary pilots.

To get the kids learning while playing, visit The Enchanted Maze Garden in Arthurs Seat to make the most out of nature’s classroom, with activity options available for secondary, primary and early childhood school groups.

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Excitement builds for new studies centre A senior studies centre is set to open at Cornish College in July, providing a range of benefits for VCE students. The centre will offer a VCE study environment in a setting like no other, with its prime position overlooking the college wetlands.

“The new centre will provide spaces for formal and small group teaching,” principal Vicki Steer said. “We recognise that learning is not confined to classrooms and the large, open-plan areas will support incidental learning too. Importantly, the space will provide opportunities for independent study, collaboration, coaching and mentoring, informal interactions and relaxation to support students’ rounded development into successful young people.”

wetlands and connection to outdoor learning spaces; integrated information technology to best support learning; and a range of sustainable initiatives that support the college’s commitment to build sustainably.

To find out more, register at cornishcollege.vic.edu.au for an open morning on Wednesday, May 8, or a school tour on Wednesday, May 29, or phone the admissions team on 9781 9000.

Teachers with VCE expertise are also looking forward to the centre opening. The team will continue to guide students to achieve personal excellence in a purposebuilt space that best enables collaborative learning and study. Students will develop vital employability skills in a professional yet peaceful natural environment that supports students’ well-being overall.

The centre has been built with $2 million from the State Government and will offer flexible, contemporary learning spaces for formal, informal and small group studies; a shared student and teacher environment providing the opportunity for valuable incidental and formal connections; informal common areas to connect with friends around the fireplace or in the café area; enhanced student well-being with an outlook to the

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We ignite inquiry Cornish College takes a holistic approach to

education, providing much more than great academics

alone. Our passionate teachers guide students to evaluate the world around them to become the creative problem solvers for tomorrow.

Join us to find out how. open Morning wednesday 8 May 9.30 to 11.00am

sChool tour wednesday 29 May 9.30am

Register online or call 9781 9000

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Defy gravity with Peninsula Grammar You are invited to attend Peninsula Grammar’s senior years production of Wicked — the untold story of the witches of Oz — with performances at the Frankston Arts Centre on Friday, May 31, from 7pm; Saturday, June 1, from 7pm; and Sunday, June 2, from 1pm.

Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. A story for all ages, Wicked will change everything you thought you knew about The Wizard of Oz.

Wicked tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two girls who first meet as sorcery students at Shiz University: the blonde and very popular Glinda and a misunderstood green girl named Elphaba.

Following an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroad and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have an unexpected and shocking consequence for her future.

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Peninsula Grammar’s head of theatrical productions, Mrs Melinda Slade, said: “In this production we discover there are many versions of the truth, that good and evil aren’t just black and white — or in this case green and blonde — and that looks can be deceiving. This is Broadway’s highest-grossing production and there is good reason — Wicked is epic, it’s magical and it tells a story that touches everybody. We don’t want you to miss it, so please join us at the Frankston Arts Centre as we defy gravity!”

To book your tickets for this incredible production, please visit the Frankston Arts Centre box office online via www.thefac.com.au. Tickets are $35 adult, $25 student/concession (GST inclusive). This production is suitable for all ages.

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PENINSULA’S PREMIER CO-EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL Peninsula Grammar is proudly co-educational from Kindergarten to Year 12 with leading-edge programs and targeted teaching to meet individual needs.

We support our students in their pursuit of excellence.

OPEN DAY THURSDAY 9 MAY, 9.00 AM - 11.00 AM Please join us to hear more from our Principal and to explore how our school can shape the learning journey of your child. Through our studentled 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 register your attendance via our website.

2019 OPEN DAYS Term 3 - Thursday 25 July, 9.00am - 11.00am Term 3 - SATURDAY OPEN DAY, 7 September, 10.00am to 12.00pm

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Make the most of nature’s classroom!

The Enchanted Adventure Garden makes the most of nature’s classroom with activity options for secondary, primary, and early childhood school groups. Students are encouraged to get active while developing skills through participation in the park’s adventure attractions, activities and puzzle challenges.

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IMPROVE YOUR LANGUAGE SKILLS BY HOSTING AN INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE STUDENT There are so many benefits associated with hosting an International exchange student, and with SCCE: YOU choose the student YOU choose the duration WE organise the logistics WE support you 24/7 If you have a kind heart, a warm bed and would like to be part of making a child’s dream come true, all while learning about a new culture, please contact Cheryl now for more information!

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Horse Training Qualification

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education week What do you want to be when you grow up?

Young people are frequently asked this question. Over a lifetime, people are likely to make 17 changes in employment across five different careers.

On average we spend more than one-third of our lives at work, hence finding work that is engaging, meaningful and satisfying is important. Being happy at work contributes to overall well-being and can help individuals to flourish and create satisfying lives.

Choosing a job, vocation or career becomes an increasing focus as people transition from school life to work life.

Navigating career and employment can be a challenging process. Young adults have little exposure to the world of work and can feel overwhelmed by the range of pathways available.

Career and employment challenges are common, and career counselling can be vital for those struggling with career decision-making.

Career counselling is a process that facilitates an individual getting to know themselves better, particularly in terms of what is important to them at work. It encourages self-reflection and an appreciation of individual strengths, values, skills, interests and personal preferences. Through career counselling an individual can develop a set of criteria in relation to what is important to them to be able to evaluate career options and make critical career decisions.

Positive Psychology understands the importance of career decision-making and provides tailored career counselling services where clients are assisted to gain clarity on career goals and unique characteristics to take the next step in their journey.

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY A: Mornington, Frankston and Oakleigh T: 1300 995 636 W: positivepsychology.net.au

A highly structured MSL program that offers explicit, systematic phonic instruction that has been designed for dyslexics and children with varied learning difficulties.

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Inspirational Learning on the Mornington Peninsula

Join one of our weekly tours which run each Wednesday morning and see the College in action.

Please call 5970 0200 to make a booking.

1051 Nepean Hwy, Mornington www.mornsc.vic.edu.au - dare to dream audacter astra capesse Western Port Secondary is a college where students are developed holistically. Exceptional courses with a focus on clear academic goals, diverse educational outcomes and the wellbeing of students is at the core of programs. With an individualised approach and a commitment to knowing every student and their needs, professional and caring staff, and grounds that cannot be surpassed, the environment is ideal to maximise experiences and help students achieve their best.

• Outstanding NAPLAN results and Senior School Pathways Outcomes • High expectations and growth mindset • Select entry academic classes – Youth Excellence Stream • Individualised programs for all students focusing on point of need and learning growth • Leaders in Training Programs • International Sister School Program, study tours and homestays • Instrumental music, vocal lessons and annual College Productions • ‘State of the art’ STEM centre and a focus on 21st century skills • Extensive sport and extra curricular activities • Homework club every Mon-Wed from 3pm-4.30pm

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Every day is an open day at Western Port Secondary College.

Please contact the office to arrange a personal tour.

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Year 7 2021 Enrolments Enrolments for Year 7 2021 (current Grade 5 children) are now open online.

Please note that enrolments close on Friday 10 May 2019.

For enquiries please contact the Registrar on T: 5978 2701 or email: enrolments@padua.vic.edu.au

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Do you know a person, community group or business making a real difference on the Peninsula? If so, why not nominate them for a Victorian Regional Achievement and Community Award. The awards are designed to encourage, acknowledge and reward the valuable contributions that individuals, communities and businesses make throughout regional and rural Victoria.

The categories this year are: Agricultural Innovation; Diversity and Inclusion;

Business Achievement; Employer Excellence in Aged Care; Leadership and Innovation; Environmental Sustainability; Senior Achievement; Customer Service; and, Community Group.

Category winners will receive either a $2000 Bank of Melbourne account or an airtime package on Prime7,

Mornington Peninsula Tutoring is a

professional tutoring service for Primary & Secondary school aged children. We offer individualized Learning plans and Progress Reports, experienced tutors, weekly payment options (no upfront costs or term payments!) and will make contact with your child’s classroom teacher if required.

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while one of the nine category winners will be named the Bank of Melbourne Regional Achiever of the Year and receive an additional $2000 and a trophy.

You can nominate online at awardsaustralia.com/vicraca and select ‘Nominate Now’, or phone the awards office on 9720 1638. Nominations close on Wednesday, July 3.

Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor David Gill said: “We’re proud to have a hardworking community here on the Mornington Peninsula and it’s important we take a moment to recognise the efforts of our peers.”

Not just another driving school!

Hi, I’m Sarah from Drive Skills 4 Life, an award-winning local driving school with a difference. We don’t just offer driving lessons, we offer a well-rounded driving experience!

Services include: • Driver Support Program (tailored to suit families) • Seniors’ Assessments to help them stay on the road safely in their golden years • NDIS accreditation • Total support for clients with anxiety • Programs to support road trauma victims getting back on the road • Rural and city experiences to help them gain further confidence • Education sessions in schools to assist students with special needs who need a greater understanding of basic road rules • Finally, just everyday driving lesson packages If you wish to make contact, ring or text 0422 765 843 or send me an email through www.driveskills4life.com.au

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Street art ignites Frankston: The Big Picture Fest returned for its second year and added nine new fabulous works of street art in Frankston City’s centre. Street artists came from overseas and nearby to create fascinating and awe-inspiring pieces, which ranged from the abstract to photorealist. From March 22-24, an estimated 700 cans of spray paint and 280 litres of paint were used to transform the city centre’s skyline.

The festival began with the Block Party — a night of music, food, drinks and the chance to watch street artists in action. Photos by Steve Brown

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WINTER WINE WEEKEND 8 - 10 June

2019

Melbourne’s

Fine Wine • Food • Music A guide to Winter Wine Fest and Cellar Doors during the Queen’s Birthday long weekend

THE LAUNCH OF WINTER WINE WEEKEND Winter Wine Fest – Saturday 8 June 11am - 4pm Red Hill Reserve and Showgrounds.

Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill.

Mel Ref: 190 J3 Located in the heart of the wine region at the Red Hill Showgrounds the Fest will launch the three day Winter Wine Weekend program which is full of activities at participating Cellar Doors as shown in this brochure.

150-200 wines and around 50 Mornington Peninsula wineries all come together at the Red Hill Showgrounds on this one day each year, all under cover.

This year we include heart warming fine food prepared by chefs from leading Peninsula restaurants, and music for your enjoyment adds to the festive atmosphere for you to experience on the day.

Entry to the Winter Wine Fest is $80 at the door ($75 pre booked) and includes: • Riedel wine glass • all wine tastings • 2 entrée size dishes • Tasting Book which includes all wines on exhibition.

(Designated Drivers ticket price $70 at the door (or $65 pre-booked) which includes 2 x food vouchers and 1 x soft drink voucher).

For further information on any of the Winter Wine Weekend events please phone the MPVA on 03 5989 2377 or visit: www.mpva.com.au

WINTER WINE WEEKEND EVENTS Please note - some wineries will only be at Winter Wine Fest as they do not have a Cellar Door open for tastings, although some may be open this weekend for events as indicated below:

5. Crittenden Estate 25 Harrisons Road, Dromana.

Mel Ref: 160 J6 Tel: 03 5987 3800 www.crittendenwines.com.au Enjoy a variety of outstanding quality wines from the Crittenden family; pioneers of the Peninsula winemaking industry. Open daily.

6. Dexter Wines 210 Foxeys Road, Tuerong.

Tel: 03 5989 7007 www.dexterwines.com.au We are not open to the public. Saturday is the only opportunity to taste our single vineyard wines. AT WWfest ONLY.

1. 100 Years on Stanley Stanleys Road, Merricks North Tel: 0417 338 556 Pinot and Chardonnay grown on a classic Northerly aspect with red volcanic soil.

AT WWfest ONLY. 2. Avani Wines 98 Stanleys Road, Red Hill South Mel Ref: 191 H5 Tel: 03 5989 2646 www.avanisyrah.com.au We create premium cool climate wines adopting a minimal intervention approach.

Cellar Door open Saturday to Monday for tasting and modern Indian share plates.

7. Dromana Estate 555 Old Moorooduc Road, Tuerong.

Mel Ref: 152 B2 Tel: 03 5974 3899 www.dromanaestate.com.au We are pleased to showcase our Dromana Estate wines available for tasting at WWFest or at our Cellar Door where food is also available.

3. Baillieu Cellar Door - 3460 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Merricks. Mel Ref: 192 E10 Tel: 03 5989 8088 www.baillieuvineyard.com.au Our wines will be showcased at the Winter Wine Fest on Saturday 8 June or daily at our Cellar Door - The Merricks General Wine Store.

8. Elan Vineyard & Winery 17 Turners Road, Balnarring.

Mel Ref: 162 K5 Tel: 03 5989 7209 www.elanvineyard.com.au Enjoy a glass of Elan wine accompanied by a gourmet frankfurt or snag in a crusty bread roll smothered in mustard or chutney.

4. Barmah Park Vineyard 945 Moorooduc Highway, Moorooduc.

Mel Ref: 146 D7 Tel: 0433 926 618 www.barmahparkwines.com.au We’re close to the Mornington Main St and our Cellar Door & Restaurant opens 7 days for breakfast & lunch, Fridays & Saturdays for dinner.

9. Elgee Park Cellar Door - 3460 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Merricks. Mel Ref: 192 E10 Tel: 03 5989 8088 www.elgeeparkwines.com.au Our wines will be showcased at the Winter Wine Fest on Saturday 8 June or daily at our Cellar Door - The Merricks General Wine Store.

39. Sedgley & Sons Creadon Farm, 181 Coolart Road, Hastings.

Mel Ref: 153 J10 Tel: 0428 178 849 www.sedgleyandsons.com.au Sedgley & Sons from one hectare of vineyard only - exclusively Pinot Noir. Winemaker Rick McIntryre of Moorooduc Estate. Open for tastings and sales Sunday & Monday.

40. Staindl Wines 63 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South.

Mel Ref: 190 K12 Tel: 0419 553 299 www.staindlwines.com.au Biodynamically grown, happy vines with views; all makes for long textured wines. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling. At WWFest only.

41. Stonier 2 Thompson’s Lane, Merricks.

Mel Ref: 192 F9 Tel: 03 5989 8300 www.stonier.com.au Taste our range of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir including Single Vineyard wines and Sparkling each day. On Sunday enjoy these wines with food and live music.

42. Ten Minutes By Tractor 1208 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Main Ridge.

Mel Ref: 190 E11 Tel: 03 5989 6455 www.tenminutesbytractor.com.au Visit Ten Minutes by Tractor Cellar Door at Petit Tracteur. New releases of 2017 Estate, Single Vineyard wines, 2018 10X wines.

Classic French Bistro cuisine.

All entry tickets include two entrée sized dishes with more available for purchase.

Alatonero • Spit-roasted lamb Greek snack box • Chocolate mousse, baklava crumble, berries & mystika

43. Tucks 37 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South.

Mel Ref: 256 B2 Tel: 03 5989 8660 www.tuckswine.com.au Tucks is a relaxed and casual walk-in kind of place. Come with friends, leave with new ones. Visit tuckswine.com.au/news for more.

44. Willow Creek Vineyard 166 Balnarring Road, Merricks North.

Mel Ref: 162 K9 Tel: 03 5931 2502 www.rarehare.com.au Visit Rare Hare Wine & Food Store, the home of Willow Creek Vineyard wines, to experience panoramic vineyard views and wood fired fare.

45. Woodhaven Vineyard 87 Main Creek Road, Red Hill.

Mel Ref: 190 A4 Tel: 03 5931 0170 www.woodhavenvineyard.com.au Cellar Door by appointment only. Single vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir on tasting Saturday only at Winter Wine Fest.

AT WWfest ONLY. 46. Yabby Lake Vineyard 86-112 Tuerong Road, Tuerong.

Mel Ref: 152 D2 Tel: 03 5974 3729 www.yabbylake.com Join us on Sunday for a special winter tasting event in the winery - $30 pre-book, $40 door. Includes glass and food. 11am – 3pm.

47. Yal Yal Estate Yal Yal Road, Merricks.

Mel Ref: 192 C7 Tel: 0416 112 703 www.yalyal.com.au The Yal Yal label was launched in 2010 and focuses on low yield, single estate, terroir driven Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris.

AT WWfest ONLY.

Barmah Park • Smoked pig cheek parcel, brussels sprout remoulade • Local chèvre dumplings, roasted pumpkin, pomegranate molasses, walnut granola Epicurean • Epicurean burger: salmon & quinoa burger, tartare, shaved baby cos, squid-ink bun • Harvest slider: pulled slow-cooked lamb shoulder, barbeque sauce, baby cos, smoked paprika bun Lindenderry at Red Hill • Infinity blue barramundi, tsukemono, dashi sushi rice, chives & chilli • Beef brisket, smoked eggplant on pure Tuerong Farm grains Many Little • Chicken liver parfait, Even Keel rosé jelly, parsley, lemon & flatbread • Steak wrap, sauerkraut, wasabi aioli, cress Tucks • Mac & cheese croquettes, truffle aioli • Soft tacos, beef cheek, salsa verde,caramelised onion Paringa Estate • Local mushrooms, fried rice, horseradish tofu, baby turnips • Mount Macedon duck leg with fermented grains, pickled radicchio Petit Tracteur • Tartiflette of potato, Mountain Man cheese, lardons, caramelised onion, cream • Lamb Navarin: slow-cooked shoulder, pomme puree, roasted vegetables Rare Hare • ‘Duck Dog’: duck sausage, caramelised pinot onions, brioche roll • Milk chocolate brown butter tart, crème fraiche & citrus Red Hill Cheese • Cone of cow & goat cheese w prosciutto, local olives, caramelised onion & grissini

10. Fenian Wines 295 Dunns Creek Road, Red Hill.

Mel Ref: 161 G11 Tel: 0449 221 213 www.fenianwines.com.au Join the winemaker at our cellar door for tastings all weekend. Enjoy hearty street-food & cheese platters in a relaxed atmosphere.

Irish music on Sunday.

20. Miceli 60 Main Creek Road, Arthurs Seat.

Mel Ref: 190 A4 Tel: 03 5989 2755 www.miceli.com.au Regional cheese platters and home made gourmet antipasto throughout the Queens Birthday Weekend, 11am-5pm. Family owned & operated vineyard & winery.

11. Foxeys Hangout 795 White Hill Road, Red Hill.

Mel Ref: 190 H2 Tel: 03 5989 2022 www.foxeys-hangout.com.au Sparkling wine makers wanted! Dry, sweet, pink? Taste different blends to decide on your own style. Booking essential 11am start.

21. Montalto 33 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South.

Mel Ref: 256 B2 Tel: 03 5989 8412 www.montalto.com.au Montalto, a five red star Halliday winery, is open all long weekend to enjoy a moment out of the ordinary. Visit montalto.com.au/newsand-events for more.

12. Handpicked Wines 2632 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Bittern.

Mel Ref: 164 B10 Tel: 03 5983 0039 www.handpickedwines.com.au Regional and single vineyard Pinot Noir & Chardonnay grown and made at our estate in Bittern. Capella Vineyard open by appointment. AT WWfest ONLY. 13. Hurley Vineyard 101 Balnarring Road, Balnarring.

Mel Ref: 193 A1 Tel: 03 5931 3000 www.hurleyvineyard.com.au Hurley Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017 'Hommage', 'Garamond' and ‘Estate’ released at Red Hill Showgrounds on Saturday 8 June. Cellar Door open 11am-5pm Sunday 9 June.

14. Kerri Greens 38 Paringa Road, Red Hill South.

Mel Ref: 191 D9 Tel: 0429 304 445 www.kerrigreens.com Four young vignerons making their mark.

Producing patient wines from self-managed vineyards. Intimate Naughtons Hotel barrel room lunch, see website & socials for details.

15. Kyberd Hills 244 Red Hill Road, Red Hill Mel Ref: 191 G3 Tel: 0417 556 836 www.kyberdhillswines.com.au We have been making wine on the Peninsula for 20+ years. Exquisitely elegant Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Instagram/FB for special events.

AT WWfest ONLY. 16. Lindenderry at Red Hill 142 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill.

Mel Ref: 190 K4 Tel: 03 5989 2933 www.lancemore.com.au/lindenderry Cellar Door is open throughout weekend 11am-5pm. 'Case Buy' specials available.

17. Main Ridge Estate 80 William Road, Red Hill.

Mel Ref: 190 C4 Tel: 03 5989 2686 www.mre.com.au Winter Wine Weekend casual lunch menu, available all weekend. Historic family winery in idyllic setting.

18. Mantons Creek Estate 240 Tucks Road, Shoreham.

Mel Ref: 255 F1 Tel: 03 5989 6264 www.mantonscreekestate.com.au Hidden away from the crowds, Mantons Creek invites you to enjoy award winning wines at our Cellar Door 11am to 4pm Sat & Sun. 19. Merricks Estate Thompson Lane, Merricks.

Mel Ref: 192 B9 Tel: 0419 135 037 www.merricksestate.com.au Three decades of tradition continues of estate grown wines. Taste current and older vintages at our welcoming Cellar Door.

22. Moorooduc Estate 501 Derril Road, Moorooduc.

Mel Ref: 152 H2 Tel: 03 5971 8506 www.moorooducestate.com.au Moorooduc Estate celebrate the riches of winter releasing our 2017 single vineyard Pinots Noir.

Cellar door open everyday 11am to 5pm.

23. Morning Sun Vineyard 337 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge.

Mel Ref: 171 K10 Tel: 03 5989 6571 www.morningsunvineyard.com.au Over Winter Wine Weekend, enjoy a selection of wood fired pizzas to share or our rustic Italian menu. Book on 5989 6571.

24. Myrtaceae 53 Main Creek Road, Red Hill.

Mel Ref: 190 A3 Tel: 03 5989 2045 www.myrtaceae.com.au Savour classic, cool climate, single vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. View our make over & street art installation. Sunday - hearty, hot Johnny Ripe pies.

Need Transport?

Saturday 8 June Transport packages available - City to Peninsula pickups incl. CBD along Nepean Hwy, Eastern Suburbs Eastlink exit/entry points, Mornington Peninsula.

Winter Wine Fest Venue (Mel Ref: 190 J3)

Book through Your Shuttle before 1 June 2019 For details email: shuttle@yourshuttle.com.au or phone: 03 5981 0133

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25. Nazaaray Estate 266 Meakins Road, Flinders.

Mel Ref: 260 F3 Tel: 0407 391 991 www.nazaaray.com.au Single vineyard handcrafted wines featuring in top restaurant wine lists. A hidden gem.

Cellar Door experience like to no other. Taste buy enjoy. Tiffin buffet lunch Sunday www.trybooking.com/484612.

30. Polperro and Even Keel Wines 150 Red Hill Rd, Red Hill South.

Mel Ref: 191 D4 Tel: 03 5989 2471 www.polperrowines.com.au Polperro is home to our cellar door, vineyard, restaurant and luxury villas. We welcome you to visit our newest venue, Many Little bar & bistro.

26. Ocean Eight Vineyard & Winery 271 Tucks Road, Shoreham.

Mel Ref: 255 G1 Tel: 03 5989 6471 www.oceaneight.com.au Ocean Eight available through Mailing List and Cellar Door (Thursday - Saturday 11am5pm, Sunday 11am-3pm) Barrel tastings available by appointment.

31. Port Phillip Estate & Kooyong Wines 263 Red Hill Road, Red Hill South.

Mel Ref: 191 G2 Tel: 03 5989 4444 www.portphillipestate.com.au Tastings and sales of the latest release Port Phillip Estate and Kooyong wines on Saturday at Red Hill Showgrounds and all weekend at Cellar Door.

27. Paradigm Hill 26 Merricks Road, Merricks.

Mel Ref: 192 E9 Tel: 0408 039 050 www.paradigmhill.com.au Visit our Cellar Door for estate grown and made Riesling, RosĂŠ, Pinot Noir and Shiraz.

Light lunch Sunday and Monday. New release Pinot Noir 2018.

32. Portsea Estate 7 Pembroke Place, Portsea.

Mel Ref: 156 E6 Tel: 03 5984 3774 www.portseaestate.com Located on the century old Tintagel property which overlooks Bass Strait at the very tip of the Mornington Peninsula. Small tours by appointment.

28. Paringa Estate 44 Paringa Road, Red Hill South.

Mel Ref: 191 D9 Tel: 03 5989 2669 www.paringaestate.com.au Inaugural James Hallidays Winery of the Year.

Chef Hatted Restaurant upstairs - Live jazz, wine & light meals in the winery downstairs.

29. Phaedrus Estate 220 Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Moorooduc.

Mel Ref: 147 E9 Tel: 0438 788 134 www.phaedrus.com.au Our annual back vintage tasting event will be held on Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy some special wines with the world's best cheese platter.

33. Prancing Horse Estate 39 Paringa Road Road, Red Hill.

Mel Ref: 191 C10 Tel: 0419 393 145 www.prancinghorseestate.com Latest releases of the biodynamically produced Estate and Pony Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at WWFest.

34. Principia 139 Main Creek Road, Red Hill.

Mel Ref: 190 A5 Tel: 03 5931 0010 www.principiawines.com.au "2019 Dark Horse" winner James Halliday Wine Companion. We will be at the WWF Saturday 8 June. All other days by appointment only. AT WWfest ONLY.

35. Pt. Leo Estate 3649 Frankston - Flinders Rd, Point Leo Mel Ref: 257 B1 Tel: 03 5989 9011 www.ptleoestate.com.au Join us for a 3 course dinner to celebrate the Winter Wine Weekend, with a wine flight of Pt. Leo Estate wines to match $130pp.

36. Quealy Winemakers 62 Bittern-Dromana Road, Balnarring.

Mel Ref: 163 C11 Tel: 03 5983 2483 www.quealy.com.au Il Piccolo Bar of Mornington offering authentic Italian fare on Sunday under our winery roof.

Winery Cellar Door is open every day 9-5pm.

37. Rahona Valley 6 Ocean View Avenue, Red Hill South.

Mel Ref: 191 B12 Tel: 03 5989 2254 www.rahonavalley.com.au Enjoy our cellar door, open this Sunday and Monday 11am-5pm. Smoke and Fire event, Pinot, cheese platters and tastings of our single vineyard wines.

38. Red Hill Estate 53 Shoreham Road, Red Hill.

Mel Ref: 190 K12 Tel: 03 5989 2838 www.redhillestate.com.au Come and experience arguably the best views of the Peninsula. Award winning wines in a breathtaking setting, available to taste and purchase from 11am.

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BY KATE SEARS

Bridget and I played phone tag for several days as I eagerly chased an interview with the magically haunting voice I’d heard on Spotify. Not once did I connect the dots that her restricted availability might suggest that she was a high school student.

When the planets finally aligned, halfway through our phone interview I still didn’t consider that she was younger than she sounded. You see, she had a mature air about her, and spoke with such confidence I wrongly assumed she was at the very least a university student. Incorrect again. Bridget Allan is an indie singer-songwriter with a band from Dromana and a Year 11 student at Elisabeth Murdoch College’s performing school. She’s even become her own band manager, and as a result the band has become very active in the vibrant local music scene, from regularly performing at God’s Kitchen in Mornington to the main stage at Frankston Waterfront Festival — once solo in 2017, and last year with her band in tow.

Bridget at 16 years old has been singing since age three, alongside her bandmates Jake Hammill (drums) and Marlon Cini (bass) after forming in late 2017. After recently winning the Push Music Comp Issue 90, MAY 2019

Regional Finals, the prize was to record, so out came their debut EP Attrition of a Daydreamer. After being released late March, it’s already received airplay on Triple J, Triple J Unearthed, Triple R, PBS, 3CR, SYN and more. You may recall the article in the April issue of Mornington Peninsula Magazine on local band Teenage Dads. Well, it turns out that their singer-songwriter and shed-turnedrecording studio owner Jordan Findlay worked with Bridget’s band to record their new single, Ode to Addiction.

Bridget’s relaxed demeaner and artistic aptitude translated perfectly through the phone as we discussed what inspires her and ultimately her music. It comes down to writing being the ideal therapy and manner in which she can get to know herself more. It’s Bridget’s favourite pastime as she sits down to draw inspiration from friends, other music, recent gigs but really it comes down to what people want to hear. Like most stories go, she picked up an instrument at a young age. Her father was playing a fair bit of music, and then they proceeded

to learn the ukulele together, until one day six years ago she picked up her dad’s old guitar and found yet another calling.

This multi-talented lass has also set her sights on attending VCA and pursuing her musical education with like-minded people, and perhaps even teach music.

Participating in local festivals and gigs where they’ve supported the likes of Rya Park, Slowly Slowly and The Hardaches have been recent highlights for the youngsters. For now, the future includes more recording, participating in the local music scene and maybe a mini-album as Bridget’s got a few songs up her sleeve just waiting to come to life.

“I started writing in Year 7 for a project at school and I never stopped. I write whenever it strikes me. I’m lucky to write when I set time aside. I don’t get writer’s block as I collect ideas throughout the week,” said Bridget. “In fact I wrote Deer in Headlights in a maths test. It’s OK though, I finished the test early and wrote the song after. I promise!”

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Prime example of political satire Yes, Minister and the equally successful sequel Yes, Prime Minister captured a niche in the political consciousness of the nation. First broadcast 30 years ago, the original writers of these classic series have reunited to create a bang-up-to-date Yes, Prime Minister for the stage.

Marvel of the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra The Peninsula Music Society hosts the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra on Saturday, June 22, for a recital at 7.30pm at the accessible Peninsula Community Theatre.

Diana Doherty, principal oboist of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, is the guest performer.

With the oboe featuring, there will be great baroque works by Handel, Avison and Corelli, and Melbourne composer Joe Chindamo’s double concerto for oboe and cor anglais, Sanctuary. Chamber orchestra director

William Hennessy will lead, with Alexandre Oguey on cor anglais.

The evening will be the crown of the season for music lovers on a cosy winter’s solstice.

Buy tickets online at www.pmsmusic.asn.au, at Farrell’s Bookshop in Mornington and Robinson’s Bookshop in Frankston, by phone on 9789 8392, or at the door an hour before the concert.

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The Foreign Minister of the oil-rich Kumranistan, with an offer of a pipeline deal that could entitle the financially embattled government to a multi-trillion-pound loan, makes a shocking request of Jim’s Private Secretary, Bernard Woolley, and reconciling the two antithetical positions of moral consideration and the nation’s economic future put Jim Hacker, Bernard, Sir Humphrey and Special Adviser Claire Sutton into a panic.

Political machinations, media manipulation and an appeal for divine intervention ensue.

From the writers of the original television series Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister comes the equally sharply satirical stage version, directed for the Frankston Theatre Group

by David McCall (pictured). Charles Spencer wrote in the Daily Telegraph: “Left me crying with laughter . . . the piece achieves one of those blissful peaks of great farce when it becomes physically impossible to stop laughing . . . a smash hit if ever I saw one.”

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The UK is in crisis: debt is spiralling, unemployment is on the rise and the fragile coalition cabinet, led by Prime Minister Jim Hacker, is at breaking point.

W h e n t h e Ku m r a n i s t a n Fo r e i g n Secretary makes a shocking request of Bernard, moral considerations collide with the economic future of the nation.

But how will Jim and his team reconcile the two? All the razor-sharp wit and hilarious situations of the TV series reside in this delicious play.

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Half a dozen friends and relatives are celebrating Christmas with Neville and Belinda. Various children are also there and, though unseen, their presence is always felt.

Petty squabbles break out and some not so petty. The arrival of Clive, a young writer, leads to what momentarily appears to be a tragedy: Clive is shot by the trigger happy Harvey, who thinks he is a burglar. Hilarious highlights include a chaotically incompetent puppet show and a midnight love scene that sets off a fearful din among mechanical Christmas toys.

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Melbourne Chamber Orchestra with Diana Doherty Book online at https://pmsmusic.asn.au Farrell’s Bookshop; Mornington Robinsons Bookshop; Frankston Phone 9789 8392 At the door one hour before concert.

Adult $55; Concession (Incl. Senior) $50 Under 30 $25; School Students FREE

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Glitz and glamour at charity ball One of the most exciting corporate shows to be staged in Frankston comes to the Frankston Arts Centre on Saturday, June 29. The Rotary Club of Frankston Sunrise’s ninth annual Children of Ghana Charity Ball this year adopts the theme of a glitzy and glamorous masquerade ball. The pre-dinner entertainment, The Greatest Show, will be a tribute to Hugh Jackman, whose wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, is a great supporter of the charity ball, and will be followed by the internationally acclaimed showband Big City Beat.

Sponsored by Ray White Langwarrin, the charity ball will this year raise money to provide fresh drinking water for the children of Ghana with the help of Disaster Aid Australia, as well as paying education fees for senior children at the Offinso School Kumasi and support the Buruli ulcer prevention team working on the ground in Ghana.

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BY SIMON MILLS

Here comes trouble. Wilbur Wilde, one of Australia’s most recognisable and popular musos, is returning to Mornington next month with his band The Troublemakers.

Wilbur rose to fame with the bands Ol’55 and Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons, but it was his 15-year run as a member of the Hey Hey It’s Saturday house band that made him a household name.

With his trademark shades, Wilbur shared the stage with former Skyhooks guitarist and Red Faces gong man Red Symons from 1984-99.

During his career he’s performed with the likes of Tom Jones, Split Enz, Roy Orbison, Cold Chisel, Dire Straits, the Angels and Paul Kelly, and from 1992-99 he toured with The New Rocky Horror Show, notching up more than 750 performances. In 2007, he was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.

Wilbur Wilde & The Troublemakers will rock the Royal Hotel on Sunday, June 9, from 3pm at 770 Esplanade, Mornington.

Phone 5975 8555 or go to www.theroyal.com.au for details.

Mornington tea time and you’re invited Everyone’s invited to Mornington’s Empire St Mall on Friday, May 24, for this year’s Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea. The popular fundraiser will be held from 9.30-11.30am, and Mornington businesses are donating food and some awesome raffle prizes.

So gather your family and friends together and head along. For a small donation you’ll be able to enjoy a delicious morning tea and you’ll also receive a free copy of our fabulous Eat.Drink magazine. And of course it’s all for a great cause — raising money to fight cancer.

The book dedicated to all things delicious on the Mornington Peninsula

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Stunning artwork inspired by the colours of the coast

“Stunning ceramics and artworks inspired by coast al colours”

Nissarana Galleries in Mornington is a place for contemplation and appreciation of fine art. Spread across five chambers, art lovers, collectors and visitors alike are encouraged to take time to enjoy the space and appreciate stunning artworks by more than 20 acclaimed Australian and international artists.

Located at 211 Main St, you are transported into another world. Be mesmerised and enchanted by the surreal, sacred and sublime paintings, fine art photography and porcelain.

In this month’s exhibition Sea Change, you’ll find stunning porcelain and paintings inspired by the sea and the coast. Ceramics by international award-winning artist Megan Puls are influenced by the natural beauty of the beach, and the extraordinary and ever-changing night world of the wetlands. Megan is constantly creating, experimenting and pushing boundaries. Ceramics made by porcelain and clay imported from England are wheelthrown and pierced, giving the appearance of coral or crustaceans.

Each vessel tells the story of different aspects of the ocean: waves, crustaceans, sand, tides, mangroves, inlets and the night light. They are organic in shape yet quiet in nature and evoke the beauty and fragility of our complex ecosystem. Megan has a passion for creativity and a fascination with our ever-changing environment.

Laguna Bay, by Liz Gray Other works on display by artists such as Dallas Leslie, Liz Gray, Ben Lucas, Jud Kereszetesi, Stuart Clues, Bianca Gardiner-Dodd and Andrew Grassi are also inspired by coastal scenes, the ocean, the bays and beaches.

A visit to view this beautiful artwork is a ‘must do’ on your next visit to Main St, Mornington. Come and take your time to wander through the stunning space. A series of solo exhibitions are coming up during the winter months. To be invited, simply leave your name and email details at the front desk, or email the gallery info@ ngmornington.com.au to be put on the invitation list.

NISSARANA GALLERIES Open 7 days, 10am-5pm, or after hours by appointment A: 211 Main St, Mornington T: 5976 8877 M: 0474 496 222 E: info@ngmornington.com.au

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Inspired by the n atural beauty of the ocean, stunning ceramic vessels by Megan Puls.

Each tell a different story of the ocean, sand, crustaceans, w ave s a n d t h e n i g h t l i g h t .

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Timeless Treasures Ship-Wheel Mirror

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Winter is almost upon us, so evoke the memories of lazy summer days on the beach with this striking one-off shell and driftwood seahorse wall-hanging artwork by Miffy Pittaway. Since she was four, Miffy has been collecting the empty shells of non-threatened and non-critically endangered sea creatures on South Gippsland beaches and incorporating them in her stunning, limited-edition artworks.

This piece is one of just seven remaining artworks available exclusively from Mark and Cherie Poulter’s delightful Veraison Restaurant in Tootgarook. Take a drive along the Peninsula’s panoramic coastline to purchase it and to view Miffy’s other stunning creations, and banish the gloom of winter from your home with a timeless reminder of summers by the sea.

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

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Mornington Peninsula’s own International Cool Climate Wine Show invites you to sample your way through more than 650 international and local wines, many of which are not commercially available in Australia. This is a unique opportunity for lovers of cool-climate wine and is not to be missed.

The VIP and public tastings will be held at Mornington Racing Club on Saturday, May 25, and will be followed by the award presentation and trophy tasting. The public tasting is from 2-4pm and includes a complimentary tasting glass, access to all wines open for the tasting and a vote in the People’s Choice Award, all for just $30. The exclusive VIP tasting is from 1.30-4pm and includes a complimentary tasting glass, access to all wines open for the tasting, a vote in the People’s Choice Award, a mini-masterclass, and access to the VIP lounge and the award presentation for $50. The award presentation and trophy tasting is from 4.15-5.15pm for $15. Tickets are now available for each of these events via the website at www.internationalcoolclimatewineshow.com/public So whether you’re an occasional tippler or a fully-fledged wine connoisseur, the International Cool Climate Wine Show is for you.

SATURDAY MAY 25 Mornington Racing Club

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Award Presentation & Trophy Tasting

4.15 - 5.15 pm • $15

Join the revelry as the trophy winners of the 2019 ICCWS are announced, including the People’s Choice Award & sample the winners!

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Jonathan’s account of our ‘world’s greatest treasurer’

One of Australia’s favourite performers, Jonathan Biggins, is Paul Keating — visionary, reformer and rabblerouser — in a highly anticipated new comedy, The Gospel According to Paul.

Full of intelligence and wit, The Gospel According to Paul is a funny, insightful and occasionally poignant portrait of Paul Keating, the man who — as he tells it — single-handedly shaped contemporary Australia.

Jonathan’s performance as Keating is well known from the long-running Sydney Theatre Company success story, The Wharf Revue. Beyond the canny impersonation, Jonathan, like so many Australians, has long been fascinated by Keating and what Keating means to Australia. Showcasing his eviscerating wit, rich rhetoric and ego the size of Everest, The Gospel According to Paul distils Keating’s essence into 75 minutes, focusing on key biographical milestones, landmark political

Showing at HOYTS, Wells St, Frankston

achievements and personal obsessions.

It shows the man who grew up in the tribe of the Labor Party and gained an education at the knee of Jack Lang, who treated economics as an art form and demanded we confront the wrongs of our colonial past.

Jonathan asks the question: what can we learn today from this singular politician and the momentous time in our country’s history he dominated? Find out on Tuesday, May 21, at 7.30pm. Tickets are $27-$59 and can be booked online on thefac.com.au, over the phone on 9784 1060 or in person at 27-37 Davey St, Frankston.

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Music to delight all ages The Bel Canto Choir and conductor Margaret Brown are widely known for the variety of music they present at their concerts. The first concert in their 2019 series is no exception.

The title of the concert, Songs from Stage and Screen, says it all, with music from Gilbert and Sullivan, Aaron Copland, Freddie Mercury and many more. This concert will also feature their young people’s choir, Poco Bel Canto, a

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crowd-pleaser every time they perform.

Come along and enjoy this afternoon of wonderful music at The Village Uniting Church, 93 Canadian Bay Rd, Mount Eliza, on Sunday, May 19, at 2.30pm.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 concession (seniors and students), with primary school children admitted free. They are available through www.trybooking. com/437332 or by phoning 9787 5383, and you can also buy them at the door.

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As an adult, Jordan Sanders is played by Regina Hall, who takes nothing from no one. After a turning point in high school, she turned her focus on to becoming a boss, and a big boss with big money at that. We meet the unreasonable boss and her crazy antics only to see her behaviour nipped in the bud.

Her personal assistant, April Williams, played by Issa Rae, is an absolute pleasure to watch, as she switches from pleasing her boss to saying what she thinks when her boss transitions overnight somewhat magically to her 13-year-old self. April’s romance and career progression gives this chick flick another layer, and her one-liners are second to none. Together with her quips between the big and little Jordan, the humour is consistent throughout the movie with chuckles heard all around the cinema throughout the film.

Marsai Martin as the ‘little’ version of Jordan Sanders strutting through the high school hall in her tiny pink pant suit is the definition of confidence. It’s a turning point for the character who had a troublesome high school experience. The character’s personal growth encapsulates the ‘feel good movie’ vibe.

Catchy, empowering music complements the sassy comments, funny one-liners, great banter, and comical arguments between Jordan and April. Up-and-coming child and adult actors alike bring fresh faces to the movie scene, alongside

comedic royalty Rachel Dratch (better known as Debbie Downer from Saturday Night Live).

Little is a light-hearted movie that has adults and teens taking away a little message or two, in regards to the effects of bullying within schools and workplaces and how deeply it can change someone’s life. That being said, please note this is not a children’s movie, but young adults (15-plus years) could definitely take something away from it for the better.

And I’m not just talking about the sassy attitude.

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More than 25 years of regular visits to Australia’s Top End by writer and curator Susan McCulloch have resulted in a large exhibition of barks, paintings and carvings at Everywhen Artspace in Flinders.

“Over the 10 years we’ve been showing Aboriginal art, we’ve always included barks and carvings,” says Susan. “However, this is the first extensive exhibition on this theme. These subtle artworks made from natural materials are a unique fusion of ancient stories and contemporary art practice.”

The show coincides with a major exhibition at Melbourne Museum called Midawarr | Harvest, which explores the plants of north-east Arnhem Land by Yolgnu bark artist Mulkun Wirrpanda and landscape painter John Wolseley.

“We’ve been working with Mulkun’s community art centre Buku Larrnggay Mulka at Yirrkala for many years, and especially with Mulkan’s daughters Yalmakany and Gurrundul, who have had a sustained practice of recording the plants of their region in beautifully detailed barks, carvings and, more recently, prints.”

The 60-plus works in the exhibition include a rare 2m bark painting by Mulkun as well as ceremonial poles and a wide range of Mimih, Yawk Yawk and other wooden carvings by leading artists from the Arnhem Land community of Maningrida, including Susan Marawarr, Samson Bonson and Owen Yalandja, and Tiwi bird carvings and ochre paintings from Tiwi Design and Munupi Arts.

Top End Ochre opens with a curator’s floor talk by Susan McCulloch on May 11 at 2pm and runs until June 4.

EVERYWHEN ARTSPACE A: 1/39 Cook St, Flinders Open daily 10.30am-4pm T: 5989 0496 E: info@mccullochandmcculloch.com.au www.mccullochandmcculloch.com.au

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Art from nature May 10-June 4 Top End Ochre Barks, carvings, paintings and works on paper from Arnhem Land and the Tiwi Islands.

1/39 Cook Street, Flinders 3929 | T: 03 5989 0496 E:info@mccullochandmcculloch.com.au mccullochandmcculloch.com.au Aboriginal art from around Australia Open: 7 days a week | 10.30am-4pm

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Pictured: A selection of barks, ceremonial poles, Mimih spirit figures and carvings feature in Top End Ochre.

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SATURDAY MAY 4

FRIDAY MAY 3 – SUNDAY MAY 5 Art Red Hill – Regarded as the premier art show on the Mornington Peninsula. Showcasing artists from both the local thriving art community and fro around Australia. Red Hill Consolidated School, opening night May 3, tickets available online.

General exhibition May 4-May 5, 10am-4pm, entry $5 www.artredhill.com.au

WEDNESDAY MAY 8

Maree’s Kyneton Town Tour: After a quick stop at Woodend it’s off to Kyneton for a town tour.

Lunch will be at the bowling club, followed by time to explore before heading home. $80pp, Maree’s Tours, bookings 9750 0066 or 0425 753 152, www.mareestours. com

SATURDAY MAY 4

Mother’s Day Market - Come down and find the perfect give for Mum this Mother’s Day! With Melbourne’s finest independent designers and brands onsite. There will be gourmet food trucks and music to keep you well-fed and entertained.

Sorrento Community Centre, 10am-3pm, entry $2, www. melbournecollective.net

Somerville Recreation Centre Grand Opening: Mornington Peninsula Shire invites you to the unveiling of the redeveloped Somerville Recreation Centre, 14 Edward St, Somerville, 9am-3pm, www. mornpen.vic.gov.au/ somervillerec

SATURDAY MAY 18

FRIDAY MAY 10 – TUESDAY JUNE 4

Crossfit 1010 Open Day: For all ages — kids 3-12, teens 12-16 and adults 16+. Stalls, samples and prize giveaways; 9am-1pm, 8 Progress St, Carrum Downs, www. crossfit1010.com

Everywhen Artspace presents Top End Ochre: Barks, carvings, paintings and works on paper from Arnhem Land and the Tiwi Islands. 1/39 Cook St, Flinders, open daily from 10.30am-4pm, 5989 0496, www.mccullochandmcculloch.com.au

FRIDAY MAY 24 & SATURDAY MAY 25 Circus Oz: Precarious: A journey through an intriguing world with innovative circus acts.

Frankston Arts Centre, Friday show at 6pm and Saturday shows 1pm & 6pm, tickets from $25$130, 9784 1060, www. thefac.com.au

All ages

SATURDAY MAY 25 The International Cool Climate

Wine Show: Sample your way through more than 650 international and Peninsula wines. Public tasting 2-4pm $30, VIP tasting 1.30-4pm $50, award presentation & trophy tasting 4.15-5.15pm $15; Mornington Racing Club, tix via www.internationalcoolclimatewineshow.com/public

CIRCUS OZ: PRECARIOUS Friday 24 May, 6pm & Saturday 25 May, 1pm & 6pm

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SUNDAY JUNE 2 Mornington Peninsula Wedding Inc Wedding Sunday 2nd June, 2019 the region has to Expo: Showcasing everything Racecourse offerMornington from venues to ceremonies, celebration ideas, - 2:30pm huge10:30am receptions or intimate gatherings; free entry; www.peninsulaweddings.com.au Mornington Racecourse, 10.30am-2.30pm, Visit www.peninsulaweddings.com.au to register your FREE entry. www.peninsulaweddings.com.au

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SUNDAY MAY 5

Puffing Billy’s 38th Great Train Race — This year will mark the 38th running of the Great Train Race, with over 3000 runners expected to take part in attempting to beat Puffing Billy through the Dandenong Ranges, www. greattrainrace.com.au

National Miscarriage Awareness Day: Inaugural event will be held at Frankston Mechanics Hall, 1 Plowman Place, Frankston, 10amnoon; register at Eventbrite for free tickets or go to the events page, www.miss.org.au

TUESDAY MAY 21

TUEDAY MAY 7 – WEDNESDAY JUNE 12 Nissarana Galleries presents Sea Change: Inspired by the natural beauty of the ocean, stunning ceramic vessels

by Megan Puls. Each tells a different story of the ocean, sand, crustaceans, waves and the night light, 211 Main St, Mornington, 5976 8877, www. nissaranagalleries.com.au

FRIDAY MAY 24

The Gospel According to Paul: Full of intelligence and wit, The Gospel According to Paul is a funny, insightful and occasionally poignant portrait of Paul Keating.

Frankston Arts Centre, 7.30pm, tickets $20$52, 9784 1060, www. thefac.com.au

WEDNESDAY MAY 22 Balnarring Travel & Cruise Trip a Deal Information Evening: From 5.30pm at The Gallery, Red Hill Bakery, Balnarring. Spaces limited; contact Balnarring Travel & Cruise to confirm your seat by May 20, 5983 1998, www.balnarringtravel.com.au

FRIDAY JUNE 7 – MONDAY JUNE 10

Mornington’s Biggest Mornington Tea: All welcome to join the community for a cuppa. All food & raffle prizes donated

by Mornington businesses. Empire St Mall, 9.30-11.30am

SATURDAY JUNE 8

Mornington Winter Music Festival: Queen’s Birthday weekend, Mornington emerging and national artists, free live music all weekend long, 20+ venues & street entertainment, www.morningtonmusicfestival.com.au or www. facebook.com/morningtonwintermusicfestival

Winter Wine Fest: Threeday Winter Wine Weekend program full of activities at participating cellar doors; 150-200 wines and about 50 Mornington Peninsula wineries all come together, Red Hill Reserve and Showgrounds, 11am-4pm, 5989 2377, www.mpva. com.au

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Award-winning agency opens Peninsula studio In the lead-up to its 10-year anniversary, awardwinning Melbourne-based agency Five Creative has expanded its Victorian presence and launched a second creative space on the Mornington Peninsula. The new studio, fondly titled the Country Table, will provide the same dedicated creative services offered at Five Creative’s South Yarra workplace: branding, packaging, website and design.

Already aligned with some of the businesses on the Peninsula, Five Creative was behind the successful re-brand of EVOO producer Cape Schanck Olive Estate, with its work recently receiving a silver medal for packaging at the 2019 Los Angeles International EVOO competition.

And in collaboration with both Cape Schanck Olive Estate and Olieve & Olie, the team recently provided their skills and time to help produce a batch of handmade soap, donating 100 per cent of sales directly to the farmers affected by the recent Bunyip bushfires.

Five Creative was founded in 2009 by Charlie Ryan and James Baker, who both have longstanding family ties with the Peninsula and Australian agriculture. The expansion has coincided with Charlie’s own move to Red Hill.

Charlie says: “We are thrilled to be expanding our creative studios into the Mornington Peninsula, and it is a privilege to live and work amongst the local families and businesses that make this region world-renowned in agriculture and hospitality.”

To find out more, visit fivecreative.com.au/mp or phone 9826 2174.

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Legal advice built on

experience As a Frankston resident, Kelvin Oldridge has situated his legal practice in Sandringham to provide accessibility for clients from the city, bayside and the Peninsula.

With qualifications in building and law — B.Build (RMIT) and LL.B (Hons University of London) — Kelvin’s advice is complemented by his building experience and his understanding of the needs of clients from the building and construction industry.

Kelvin is a key part of Melbourne’s projects and dispute resolution fraternity, a member of the Building Dispute Practitioners Society and editor of its newsletter

for more than nine years, and a regular judge for the Master Builders Association’s annual Excellence in Construction Awards.

Kelvin regularly provides a legal and advisory service to construction and project management businesses, property developers, contractors and insurance companies, including drafting and amending contracts, standard forms of construction and development contracts in Australia and including the Australia Standards suite of contracts.

He also provides commercial advice and support to clients in arbitration, litigation and the defence of insurance claims.

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Town Planning Consultants

Consultative and collaborative in its approach, Town Planning & Co seeks to deliver positive planning outcomes in every project. This approachable and professional business offers a suite of professional planning services spanning the lifecycle of the planning process, from project vision through to decision and VCAT advocacy.

Town Planning & Co’s clients benefit from the positive working relationships with project architects, building designers and all relevant external consultants covering land survey, arboriculture, ecology, traffic management, heritage, landscape design, urban design, acoustics, and planning law.

Town Planning & Co is a 2019 corporate partner of the Mornington Yacht Club and sponsor of the 2019 BITE Conference.

Founder Melinda Ryan is on a mission to empower the community on planning-related matters. Committed to knowledge sharing, Melinda regularly facilitates planningrelated workshops and information sessions targeted to real estate agents and budding developers.

Melinda is also chairwoman of the Attitude for Books Foundation, a champion of the Main St Salvos project and a participant in the 2019 Coast Trek challenge raising awareness for the Fred Hollows Foundation.

Melinda invites you to connect via Instagram @ townplanningco TOWN PLANNING & CO A: 435 Nepean Highway, Frankston T: 8765 2455 www.townplanningco.com.au FB: townplanningco.com.au

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Experience and expertise are key at Vic Rajah Family Lawyers. Firm principal Vic Rajah is one of Melbourne’s leading family law practitioners and heads the team alongside well-respected Peninsula-based lawyer Helen Roach.

Clients are their No.1 priority and their focus on attention to detail and quality of service is second to none.

The firm prides itself as the leading provider of family law services on the Mornington Peninsula. By consulting Vic

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Rajah Family Lawyers you are benefiting from a wealth of experience.

Vic is proud of his team’s ability to provide unrivalled service to clients, and anyone who is in the separation process and is dissatisfied with their current representation should come for a 30-minute free consultation to see how Vic Rajah Family Lawyers can do it better.

Vic Rajah Family Lawyers has offices in Mount Eliza, Melbourne CBD and Sandringham, so call today.

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Parker’s achievement one for the record books Kasey Baines and her son, Parker, share the joy of reading together. Photo by Rebekah Alyce Photography.

BY KATE SEARS

How many books do you think you’ve read in your lifetime? Fifty, perhaps, or 100? Well, Parker Baines, at almost three years old, has read 3800 with the assistance of his mother, Kasey. Yep, you read that right. It’s a truly remarkable number so it’ll be no further surprise to discover that Parker has broken all known Australian records.

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School program. The program is being promoted by all Australian libraries, and Kasey told us that it’s been a brilliant way for the pair to bond, progress her son’s development and share their love of reading. When they hit the 500 mark, Kasey thought to herself, “This is achievable”. Then at 1000 she thought, “OK, what next?”, so the pair just kept going. Parker’s favourite books are the silly stories and of course anything that includes dinosaurs. And Kasey’s favourite part? The fact that Parker sits still, actively learns and increases his attention span.

Furthermore, the program inspired Kasey’s decision to write and illustrate her first children’s picture book, which has just been published and is called Flowers

for Mom. She began the process by taking courses with the Australian Writers’ Centre, which filled her with a wealth of knowledge. It took Kasey 18 months and more than 300 hours to finish this project.

After dabbling in watercolour and acrylic in her college years in the US, she noticed that collage as a medium wasn’t too widely used in children’s books. And it was well worth it, with her striking, brightly coloured paper collage illustrations jumping off the page. It’s had a great response already, with 12 schools in San Francisco adding it to their libraries.

“It was a fun project,” Kasey said. “I just wanted to see if I could do it and it just evolved. It was while reading 3800 books that I discovered the common themes

and where there was a gap. So I chose the theme of my book to be kindness. It’s a way to bring the issue into light early on in children’s lives, to learn empathy, love, understanding, and of course kindness and carry it into adulthood.”

It doesn’t stop there for this bookworm.

She’s just been told that she’s a finalist for the National Business Brilliance Awards (Writing Excellence) and that she and her book buddy will be featured in the international #librarieschangelives campaign. It’s a thrill for Kasey. She’s empowered to continue raising awareness of the power of reading for children through a social media platform.

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So lucky to be working with Mum As the owner of Brazilian Butterfly Mornington, Alida enjoys the challenge of working with her mum, Margarita. The busy salon in Main St offers everything from waxing, tanning and beauty treatments to IPL hair removal and IPL skin treatments.

Alida says she and Margarita have different strengths. “Mum does the IPL treatments.

Clients just love and trust her, and she’s a real people person. With my background in book-keeping, I handle the business end, as well as all our treatments.”

So does Margarita ever pull rank?

“No, not really,” Alida laughs.

“Mum does have strong opinions and loves to share them, but she’s totally reliable, and I love the fact she’s always got my back.”

This dynamic duo not only love working together, they are striving hard to expand the business. “We want to empower people by helping them look and feel fabulous,” Alida says. “It’s rewarding work and I feel so lucky I am getting to do this with my mum.”

BRAZILIAN BUTTERFLY MORNINGTON T: 5976 4918 www.brazilianbutterfly.com/ salons/Mornington

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Mother’s Day Local Gift Guide What to buy your Mum this year!

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Celebrate Mum with an indulging treatment from PARC Beauty & Wellness PARC Beauty & Wellness, Frankston parcfrankston.com.au

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Treat Mum to more than just a movie.

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Hand built ceramic & glass blown bespoke candles. Every candle is unique, refillable & one of a kind. Made by hand on the Mornington Peninsula. peninsuladreaming.com

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Koh Living Show mum how you feel this Mother’s Day with our new LOVE Minikin™ Lantern.

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Treat mum to a delicious breakfast at Flourish Cafe. Automatic entry to win a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

Winner announced on the day.

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health beauty fashion Anny’s Manufacturing Jewellers has specialised in designing quality custommade jewellery for more than 30 years. Just over eight months ago, Anny’s took things to a whole new level after launching a website that lets you view 50,000 GIA-certified diamonds online from all over the world so you can hand-pick the perfect diamond for the perfect ring to spoil Mum with this Mother’s Day. Choose the shape, colour, carat, cut, price and clarity of the diamond you want, and all the diamonds in Anny’s system that match your search criteria appear with their details and corresponding prices. You can even zoom in on your choice for a 360-degree closeup view.

Then proceed to the design stage to choose your preferred metal and style for your ring band and put them together with your diamond. Your very own design then appears on screen. Happy with it? Add to cart. Need a second opinion? Hit the share button to get your siblings’ input. Not happy? Head back to the drawing board.

If you’re still not sure, simply speak to one of Anny’s master jewellers, who will help you design a gorgeous quality piece that will last a lifetime and bring your mum endless joy. The professionals at Anny’s will be working with you every step of the way.

Jewellery is very personal, which is why Anny’s stand by their promise “You Imagine — We Create”. Not only does Anny’s custom-make unique and distinguished rings, they repair, remodel and fix any jewellery.

They understand that every piece of jewellery has an important story, and they want to help you preserve that. That’s why they look after every piece of jewellery like it was their own. Join their family and see just how invested they are in your happiness.

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health beauty fashion As the dreary embrace of winter approaches, Yo-Ko Original women’s fashion boutique loves to encourage colour as an instant pick-me-up. Although tonal shades in nudes, oatmeal, soft greys and faded khakis will remain strong, bold hues in citrus shades will pack a punch of vibrancy into your winter wardrobe. Explore yellows, bold rusty oranges and greens to wear with the basic blacks and denim blues.

These shades are showing strongly in divine new knitwear, long-sleeved tops and stretch slim-leg pants by Café Latte, hooded cardigans and voluminous short dresses by Miracle and in statement leopard print jumpers and patterned maxi dresses by Boho Australia.

Yo-Ko’s knits are the fluffiest and softest

you’ve ever felt, while linen blends continue in tops, pants and jumpsuits, adding casual class to your everyday or event outfits. Strong flat or heeled boots are the chicest way to stomp through those chilly morning commutes, and check out the super-stylish footwear by No!Shoes in blacks, tans, navy and latte.

See the vast selection of affordable jewellery and scarves from Trio Rouge plus beautiful upcycled cotton knit beanies and bags by No+El. Markdowns of up to 50 per cent on summer season clothing and footwear continue in store.

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Winter is nearly here, and if you love warm, adaptable, easy-wearing and effortlessly fashionable knitwear, MerinoSnug is definitely for you.

Proudly Australian owned, MerinoSnug’s range of merino wool clothing is created with Australia’s finest merino wool and sustainably and ethically manufactured at a purpose-built factory outlet in Carrum Downs.

From bale to retail, MerinoSnug is committed to connecting customers and woolgrowers by highlighting the origin of each of its garments, allowing customers to learn about the garment’s provenance. Each garment boasts a QR-enabled tag that showcases the woolgrowers who contributed to the making of the garment and the environment in which the wool was grown.

The Carrum Downs factory outlet is open to the public with a huge range of firsts, seconds and factory-overrun discounted garments available for sale.

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Spoil Mum with a healthy breakfast in bed We all know that mums put everyone but themselves first, with diet, exercise and “you-time” often going out the window.

At Be Fit Food, our priority is to improve health and wellness by providing healthy and convenient meals and support.

That’s why we’ve put a healthy twist on the traditional “breakfast in bed” for Mother’s Day with this recipe for delicious and healthy Chocolate Protein Pancakes!

BFF Choc Protein Pancakes Serves 2 BFF Dietitian: Laura Ballantyne Ingredients Pancakes: 30g Be Fit Chocolate Protein Booster 40g rolled oats 1 large egg 20g Chobani 0.5% Plain Greek Yoghurt 50ml unsweetened almond milk 10g stevia ½ teaspoon baking powder 1½ teaspoons coconut oil Topping: ½ cup blueberries 4 teaspoons Chobani 0.5% Plain Greek Yoghurt Method Place the oats in a food processor and pulse until it resembles a powdery consistency.

Add the protein powder, egg, yoghurt, almond milk, stevia, baking powder and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to the oats in the food processor. Combine for Protein Pancakes

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approximately 30 seconds until smooth.

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.

Use some of the leftover ½ teaspoon coconut oil to coat the pan. When oil is melted, spoon 50g of the mixture (this will make two pancakes per serve), or 25g of the mixture (this will make four pikelets per serve) into the pan. Cook each side for approximately 2 minutes, or until golden.

Repeat the last step until all pancakes are cooked.

To serve, place two pancakes or four pikelets on each plate. Top each stack with 2 teaspoons of yoghurt and ¼ cup blueberries.

Enjoy!!

Average Quantity per 100g

Energy

1000kJ (239Cal)

676kJ (161Cal)

Protein

19.3g

13.0g

Fat, Total

9.8g

6.6g

- Saturated

5.3g

3.6g

Carbohydrate

16.6g

11.2g

- Sugars

4.8g

3.3g

Dietary Fibre

3.6g

2.4g

Sodium

482mg

325mg

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They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and this rings true for the artwork proudly displayed at Main Street Eyecare. Owner Kay commissioned artist Sharon Wedel last year to paint a piece that reflected the heart of her business, and what better subject matter than all of the friendly staff in a fun, vibrant and fashionable caricature. Its message is ‘Eyewear as individual as you are’.

Call in today to truly appreciate the depth and texture created by the medium of collage and paint. It’s been such a success with feedback flowing in from customers — with some even contacting Sharon to have their own unique painting created.

Kay’s next step is to have glasses cases, cloths and spectacle sprays printed with the popular artwork.

While you’re in store seeing this artwork for yourself, your eyes will be drawn to the new-season frames by Dutch brand Roger Eye Design. They boast bright exciting colours, a variety of different shapes and sizes to suit all faces, high-quality materials and some of the newest techniques available.

Book your eye test or contact lens fitting today.

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BY LIZ ROGERS

From its community-first bush nursing hospital roots to today’s modern-day deliverer of exceptional health and aged care services, The Bays continues to demonstrate a great passion for health care and its community.

Operating as one of the few remaining independent, communityowned, not-for-profit hospitals, The Bays’ free health and wellbeing initiative encourages residents to retain or regain their health and well-being.

The Bays draws on more than 80 years of experience to bring the community a program of prominent, highly qualified health experts who are leaders in their field.

This year marks a new era for The Bays with the opening of an intensive care unit and funding announcement to build a comprehensive cancer centre. The Bays has a bold vision to develop an extensive healthcare precinct, bringing top medical professionals to the community’s doorstep and innovative medical technology to address Peninsula healthcare challenges now and into the future.

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The Bays’ health and well-being program launched on Thursday, April 4, featured Alwin Tan, a urologist well regarded for his expertise in brachytherapy and laparoscopic prostate surgery.

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Peninsula Hot Springs is a natural place for families and friends to bathe and relax while connecting with their pure nature. Immerse yourself in a bathing wonderland with more than 50 globally-inspired experiences. The Bath House includes the hot springs’ latest expansion, the Bath House Amphitheatre, which is now open and features a host of cutting-edge facilities designed to take you on a unique wellness journey, including an ice cave.

Rather than simply stopping by for a soak in the hot springs pools, guests are now making a day of their visit to Peninsula Hot Springs. And why wouldn’t they? With so many opportunities for both restoration and discovery, the Amphitheatre space presents a whole new world to explore.

For more information and to book, visit www. peninsulahotsprings.com/morespace or phone 5950 8777.

The past six months have seen an incredible progression in the story of Peninsula Hot Springs with the unveiling of their biggest expansion to date. The new Amphitheatre means there is now literally more space to explore than ever. There is more space to unwind. More space to connect. More space to breathe.

The Peninsula Hot Springs team are delighted to see guests enjoying the terraced geothermal pools of the Amphitheatre; lounging in the two new 30-person saunas; picnicking on the expansive lawns; relaxing in hammocks beneath the trees; indulging in a deliciously healthy menu at the newest cafe; and ambling along roaming stone paths that lead through the native vegetation.

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You may be studying, managing a career, raising children, achieving your ambitions and fulfilling your duties, working hard or not at all. Is there anything missing? Is there something more? Are you paying a price? What now?

Stress is the price — the thief in the night who steals our joy and vitality.

Whether you are a student, a parent, successful in your work or retired, stress has an effect. Stress leaves its mark, whoever we are.

Meditation is a technique used to counter stress, even the old, longestablished effects of stress. Correctly instructed, meditation is easy, enjoyable and its benefits are felt immediately.

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of his life. In 2005, while in India, he graduated to teach Vedic Meditation and since then he has been teaching fulltime around the world. From an ancient tradition, his courses are revitalised in modern, accessible language, and with a generous heart he shares his rich experience with a fresh enthusiasm.

Tim’s spirit of adventure and thirst for knowledge has inspired wide travel and a deep interest in associated studies. From living in Prague, he has returned to the Mornington Peninsula to deliver courses in meditation and yoga, especially for seniors, and offer his skills as a health consultant, chef and cooking educator.

Meet Tim at one of his free introductory talks on May 6 or 13 at The Garden, 100a Young St, Frankston. For details, go to www.vedicmeditation.eu/en/ course-dates/

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“Smile and the world smiles with you,” wrote Stanley Gordon West — and how right he was. A smile is incredibly infectious; it is often the first thing we notice about another person, and it makes us feel better.

Specialist orthodontist Dr Peter A. Scott knows this too, and for more than 30 years he and his team have been creating beautiful smiles on the Mornington Peninsula. Peter is also a consultant orthodontist at the Royal Children’s Hospital and offers orthodontic care to children, teens and adults in the inner Melbourne areas as well as across the Peninsula.

The friendly team of experienced staff at Dr Peter Scott Orthodontist in Frankston will provide care and guidance to families and individuals throughout their entire orthodontic journey. With their expertise in child and adult orthodontics — braces, invisible braces, clear aligners (including Invisalign), removable and fixed functional appliances — as well as digital orthodontics, they will help you achieve a winning smile that will last a lifetime.

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Our growing team will allow improved access to new patients and increase the availability of urgent appointments.

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Scorpio:

News connected to personal money matters surprises you this month.

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Something or someone is running amok in your love life right now.

Secrets are simmering. On a positive note perhaps, you are planning a surprise for a loved one, something to spice up your love life. On the other hand, dirty little secrets could be your undoing.

Gemini:

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Most people have a private and a professional persona. As a Cancerian you are likely to be strong in your private life. Now it is time to think about your professional life, how you are perceived by the public. What do you need to do to achieve your professional goals?

that opposites can attract. Right now you are likely to be more sensitive to this adage than usual, either through your own or someone else’s love life. Whether you are single or in a relationship, you may benefit from taking yourself on a date.

“Let’s talk about sex, baby; let’s talk about you and me.” These lyrics could be your theme for May, with planets affecting your Solar Chart relationship and intimacy sectors. This month is all about what you share with your one and only, if you have a one and only.

Sagittarius:

Your ruling planet Jupiter is in Retrograde motion until August. This means that it is going backwards, heralding a time of reassessment of your usual optimistic goals. Situations arise that require you to reconsider what supports your own health and happiness. You may need to make some changes to your own lifestyle.

Capricorn:

This month provides you with an opportunity to rekindle your passion for a person or project. Your creative juices are flowing and you are ready to channel them into something close to your heart. Of course, as an ambitious goat your head will remain well and truly in control.

Leo:

You are in for a few surprises in your public life — that is, your role as a worker, spouse, or caregiver. Something or someone may disrupt your usual routine. The trick is to remain positive — something that you naturally do — and flexible. Try to see the big picture rather than sweat the small stuff.

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May sees you more strategic than usual. You may retreat at times to consider your options in a particular project. Something or someone may take you by surprise at home. This could cost you more of your income than you had planned. Your private life is more prominent than your professional one.

Your professional life receives a boost this month, either through recognition from the boss or a promotion or accolade within your chosen field. You may also receive news that comes out of the blue. It is time to think outside of the square and embrace new ideas.

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Plaza Palooza: 9am-4pm, Langwarrin Plaza, Langwarrin EVERY SUNDAY Bittern Community: Bittern station, Frankston-Flinders Rd, Bittern. Over 80 stalls selling new and used goods, crafts, plants, fruit and vegetables.

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

SATURDAY MAY 4 Redhill Community Market: First Saturday of month, 266 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill 8am-1pm Rosebud West Outdoor Market: First Saturday of month 8.30am-12.30pm; Eastbourne Primary School, Allambie Ave, Rosebud West.

Rye Foreshore Rotary Market: First Saturday of month, runs all year, opposite Rye Post Office at end of Lyons St, 2257-2319 Point Nepean Rd, Rye, 7am-1pm.

SUNDAY MAY 5 Rosebud Lions Club: First Sunday of month, Rosebud Village Green 7am-2pm The Little Flamingo Design Market: 9am-1pm, Langwarrin Community Hall, Langwarrin SATURDAY MAY 11 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 roads.

Somerville Saturday Market: Second Saturday of month, 9am-1pm; crafts, bric-a-brac, cakes, plants and vegies; 2a Eramosa Rd West, Somerville

SUNDAY MAY 12 Bonbeach Farmers’ Market: Second Sunday of month, 8.30am-12.30pm, Bonbeach Primary 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 18 Boneo Community: Third Saturday of month, cnr Boneo & Limestone roads.

Frankston Makers Market: Third Saturday of each month, 10am-3pm, Young Street, Frankston Pearcedale Farmers Market: Third Saturday of the month, 8am-1pm, Pearcedale Community Centre, Baxter-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale SUNDAY MAY 19 Bumble Bee Baby & Children’s Market: Mornington Peninsula Community Theatre, Wilsons Rd, Mornington, 9am-2pm, $2pp, children under 12 free 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 25 Tootgarook Primary School: Fourth Saturday of month, 7.30am-12.30pm.

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BY KATE SEARS If you’re like me and you love gluten, yet for any flour cup for cup in your go-to recipes.

The next flour to go bananas for is green banana your body hates it with a rather painful flour. This one is great for gut health because it passion, you’d be pretty versed in what has resistant starch fibre, with potassium to help flour alternatives are on the market. It’s your nerves and muscles work to guard your cells. After all, it’s what’s inside that counts. This always exciting for a coeliac or glutenwholesome gluten-free baking alternative is also intolerant person to discover a new a sustainable solution to a waste issue. Farmers goodie that they can actually consume began to notice the amount of bananas going — and we’re in luck because the options to waste because of market specifications and oversupply, so now you can eat that chocolate are blossoming. cake guilt-free.

New to the market are a few surprising flours.

If protein is what you’re after, why not dabble in The first one to grab my attention was the cooking with lentil flour? This one isn’t just ideal tigernut flour, which is made from a small root for baked goods, but also such items as fritters, vegetable — not a nut, despite its name. In fact, batter and pancakes. Savoury and sweet dishes this healthy flour is a great nut-free substitute for are perfect uses for this high-protein, gluten-free almond meal so those who are allergic to nuts flour that’s high in dietary fibre. can use this one too. It also boasts high levels of Other protein-filled flours are hemp flour, quinoa resistant starch and has a slight nutty taste, so flour, and chickpea flour. Or try adding charcoal nut-free people aren’t missing out. Not only is it flour to your cooking for its purifying properties gluten-free, it is also paleo, full of fibre and has a and strikingly different appearance. granular texture, making it ideal for baked goods And the ones we’ve known and loved for a while when combined with tapioca flour. are always options. These include corn flour, If you’re a cauliflower rice fan, it will please you almond meal, coconut flour, buckwheat flour, to hear that cauliflower flour now exists. It’s high tapioca flour and almond meal. What are you in fibre with a mild flavour and can be substituted waiting for? Get baking!

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Let’s face it: the Mornington Peninsula breeds some brilliant talent and MasterChef Australia 2019 contestant Blake Werner is no exception. After years of hunkering down in the kitchen with his Italian mum and grandparents, this Patterson Lakes lad is vying for one of Australia’s most coveted food-infused prizes and the heat is on. He’s always loved creating deliciousness for family and friends and has learnt his craft from the best, from those who have handed down the understanding that food is much more than cracking flavour and fill-me-up fodder. It’s a transference of love.

Mornington Peninsula Magazine got first dibs on an interview with this 23-year-old quail-adoring aficionado to ask how much a starched white apron is worth these days.

Blake explains: “I didn’t really think I’d make it to the judges’ auditions. Basically, my friends were getting tired of me posting food-related stuff on Instagram and talking about food constantly and suggested I try out. I filled out the online form, had loads of interviews and tests and that was it. Here I am with all these other like-minded food-obsessed people.

It’s an awesome opportunity. MasterChef changes people’s lives.”

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in Patterson Lakes, Blake put his best dish forward and won the right to slip on the highly sought-after MasterChef Australia apron. He continues: “I became more serious about cooking when I was about 16 or 17 years old. I’ve always spent time researching recipes, looking up anything to do with food and watching videos to learn about various techniques. I’ve also travelled a bit, especially to Spain. My parents love Spanish food and I like to use some of those flavours in what I cook. My signature dish for the judges’ auditions was quail with a pumpkin romesco sauce, goat’s cheese and jamón (ham). It worked well. The whole experience was pretty nerve-racking. You see all these people coming out with aprons and you think will there be one for me? Am I good enough? But then you just focus on what you know and get down to producing the best food you can.

It’s all you can do.”

It remains to be seen just how this former Mount Eliza resident will fare alongside the other 23 contestants. One thing is certain: being brought up on the Mornington Peninsula has instilled in him the love of fabulous fresh produce and a commitment to paddock-to-plate sensibilities. He concludes: “I’ve spent hours fishing for flathead, snapper and squid on Port Phillip Bay and foraging for mushrooms out the back of Red Hill and Merricks. You know the pine mushrooms are just coming in? There’s nothing better than pulling something from the soil, turning it into something delicious and watching the people you love enjoy it. One day I’d like to have some land around that part of the Peninsula and grow my own produce and have my own restaurant. One day.”

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After adding takeaway and delivery options to Geonbae in March last year, the Korean barbecue kitchen at Kananook Creek Blvd was run off its feet. Enter its new takeaway sister — Choego Chicken in Shannon St Mall, Frankston.

Head chef Yeonju Lee is at the helm of both venues, so you can expect the same tantalising recipes, quality meals and top-notch ingredients that you’ve always enjoyed at Geonbae. Available exclusively to Choego are Korean fried chicken burgers, Bento boxes, salads, and even bubble tea.

Because it’s open from 11am-9pm Sunday to Thursday, and 11am9.30pm on Friday and Saturday, you can get delivery all day, every day if you’re within the Greater Frankston

area. Regular customers pop by to get their fried chicken fix on their lunch break, or pick up dinner to take the famous taste and flavour home.

You can order online, by phone or by downloading the app that’s available from Choego’s website. If you’re dropping by for a quick bite to eat, you can sit outside under the awning in the waiting lounge on bar stools.

Or swing by Geonbae to socialise with your friends and family and embrace the atmosphere as staff cook your dinner before your eyes on the inbuilt hot plates that are situated on each table. The choice is yours. The Korean fried chicken, however, is a no-brainer.

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Treat the family and Mum to a wonderful high tea at Woodman Estate.

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Renowned for its estate-made cuisine, Woodman will prepare an enticing selection of finger sandwiches, sweet and savoury pastries, luscious slices and cakes, complete with coffee, tea and decadent beverages. Then you can top it all off with hot fresh scones,

estate-made jam and cream. Of course, there’s no need to save room for dinner!

High tea is available Wednesday to Sunday, and bookings are essential.

Enjoy!

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IT’S TIME FOR HIGH TEA It’s time to relax, indulge and share the classic tradition of high tea at Woodman Estate. and cream, luscious slices, decadent cakes and desserts, with tea, coffee, espresso and hot chocolates. Of course, there’s no need to save room for dinner!

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Pier 10 is a multifunctional venue now offering one taste-sensational menu. With private spaces for 20 through to 100 guests, this authentic Mornington Peninsula provider of fine food, wine and family-friendly dining set against the rolling hills of the Peninsula’s hinterland delivers exceptional event capabilities.

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Featuring a full a la carte menu throughout the week, including a terrific tapas selection daily, Pier 10 has something for everyone, whether you’re after a sophisticated snack with drinks or a satisfying threecourse meal. Or why not make it four courses with a selection of cheeses, including soft French Bûche d’affinos and blue St Agur, Australian Jack’s Cheddar, quince paste, crackers and lavosh?

As a top-notch event venue, Pier 10 provides its clients with premium food, wine and an atmosphere unlike no other. Offering intimate spaces for smaller gatherings or larger areas including two outdoor decks overlooking the Pier 10 Winery, this multifunctional venue in the heart of Shoreham thrives on creating events to remember. That’s why it is the ideal place for birthday celebrations, wedding receptions or commemorating family milestones.

Pier 10 Restaurant’s fabulous a la carte menu is available for dinner during the week and distinctive events. Just jump online for a dining or special event sample. Trading hours from Thursday through Sunday remain the same over May and June, which means you’ve got plenty of

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The claims stem from a Michigan State University study into a preservative used in processed or frozen meats and cooking oils. Researchers found that mice given the preservative had an altered immune response, and some media outlets reported this could have implications for the flu vaccine even though human subjects were not part of the study.

“These claims are simply not true,” said Jane Lovell, the chief executive of Seafood Industry Australia. “Sadly, the media has once again misreported a story, having little regard for the impact on the seafood industry. I am baffled as to why the media are not warning people off an array of fast food. Why single out fish and chips?

“Right now false vaccine claims are spreading like wildfire, and it is irresponsible for the media to make the more than six million Australians who will get the flu vaccine this winter feel unsure of their decision or question their choice of eating seafood.

“Rest assured there is absolutely no reason to stop enjoying fish and chips this winter.”

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Expect the best from your winery tour The Mornington Peninsula is home to an abundance of cool-climate wines, with hundreds of vineyards producing awardwinning pinot noir, chardonnay, pinot grigio, pinot gris and shiraz. With so many wineries, finding the pick of the bunch to visit can be a daunting prospect.

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That’s where Grape Expectations Australia comes in. As founder Michael Aveson says: “Sure, some wine tours will drive you around a few vineyards, but Grape Expectations Australia believes you deserve so much more.”

The Grape Expectations Australia experience begins when #EstellaTheLadyBus picks you up from your front doorstep. Named after a character in Dickens’s Great Expectations, Estella is a luxury 12-seat Mercedes Benz minibus that will drive you to a selection of the Peninsula’s most stunning wineries and drop you home again after a full day of wine-tasting, a leisurely grazing-style lunch, meeting wine-makers and gaining entertaining and informative insights into our winemaking industry.

“This is not just a wine tour,” Michael says. “It’s a relaxed and sophisticated journey into the gloriousness of our region’s wineries — the countryside, the characters and, of course, the wine.”

Originally from the UK, Michael first visited the Peninsula 15 years ago, fell in love with the region and moved to Australia two years later, joining his Australian family who have lived in the area for more than 50 years. After working as a DJ in the UK and having a successful career with Mercedes-Benz in Melbourne, he found inspiration for Grape Expectations Australia during a winery tour on holiday, combining all of his passions.

“I thought, ‘That’s it, that’s a quadruple whammy — wine, driving, people and the Peninsula!’”

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There is a lot to celebrate in May, excluding the Australian political class, but nothing higher than your glorious mother for Mother’s Day. Legends all, and the true backbone of the Australian way of life, mums of all types require wines of great variety too. We’ve narrowed this month’s selections to local sparkling delights, which offer depth and variety and value perfect for your mum’s special day.

Rahona Valley Blanc de Noirs 2015 $40

Circe Blanc de Blancs 2014 Single Vineyard $60

Blanc de noirs is made from pinot noir and pinot meunier, and extended translation can be assumed as “white wine made from black grapes”. It’s got richness and spice thanks to the respective choice of varieties, and then a barrel fermentation adds more structure and length. The extended lees ageing gives a bakery undertone, while red fruits such as strawberries and rhubarb complete the palate. While it has the natural acidity to be a great aperitif, this wine is crying out for subtle canapés. The cellar door at the end of Ocean View Ave in Red Hill is well worth seeking out.

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Perhaps the best sparkling release of the year, from chardonnay fruit sourced from the Hillcrest Road Vineyard on the Mornington Peninsula and made by the highly regarded Dan Buckle and Drummond family. Four years on lees delivers autolysis-derived characters such as baked apple and bread crust, but it’s in a wholly discriminating manner.

It’s complex and pure with cut green apple, white flowers, lemon and almonds. Plenty of extension through a dry finish that will please your mum and the rest of the family.

Montalto Sparkling Rosé NV $35 As one of the more popular wineries in terms of visitation on the Peninsula, Montalto’s award-winning wines need less of an introduction. This Pennon Hill sparkling rosé will give a pink, sparkly shine to your mum’s day and is made from 100 per cent pinot noir grapes. It’s lightly sparkling but Méthode Traditionelle (Champagne method) and shows generous fruit flavours of strawberry and cream, crisp acidity and length to complete this celebratory day.

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After Relocating from the Manyung Gallery site on Nepean Highway, Rob spent 12 months in the UK with Raymond Blanc and David Moore to touch up his cooking skills.

Licciardo’s famous high quality modern Australian cooking with a relaxed brassierie style have been back for several months in Mount Eliza which has been going gang busters!

By now, we’re sure you’ve seen Rob Licciardo’s new concept complete with its innovative city feel at the new location in Mount Eliza Village.

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Completing the offerings, is an exciting weekly specials board which is everchanging, depending on what fresh market specials are available.

Rob has enjoyed watching his patrons experience the city bar style scene right here on the Peninsula via his new addition, the new Railway Bar. It’s inspired by the London Cocktail Club Group, founder and owner JJ Goodman. The street level beer garden on the side of the venue is influenced by Smith Street, Collingwood style bars, complete with bar stools and a graffiti sign to set the city vibes alight. Kids are welcome with the tapas menu suiting all ages.

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Rotating our vegetable crops through our beds is a sensible practice and will benefit the growth of each subsequent crop while looking after the soil. If you can afford the space though, it is a good idea to reinvigorate the beds that have been exhausted the most. To continue to grow in nutrient-depleted beds will only lead to smaller, less healthy and less nutrientdense crops.

There are a number of ways we can reintroduce nutrients into our beds. First, we can add our composts, manures or organic fertilisers to the soil in layers or lightly turned in and reapply mulches. If space is limited then these beds can be replanted with the subsequent season’s crops. However, if there is already enough room for a cool-season crop and 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.

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Frankston City Council will introduce a kerbside collection service for food waste in October. Mayor Michael O’Reilly said the new service would be part of the council’s current garden organics kerbside collection, and residents with a garden and organics bin will be able to include food waste along with their garden waste.

“Many Frankston City residents have already opted to have a garden organics kerbside collection each fortnight,” Cr O’Reilly said. “This new food waste collection means those with a green waste bin can include their kitchen scraps from October.”

Frankston City Council is an early adopter of the composting scheme alongside other councils such as Bass Coast Shire and Glen Eira, which have seen a significant increase in household waste diverted from landfill. “Frankston City is always looking for new, sustainable solutions for disposing of household waste,” Cr O’Reilly said. “It’s exciting to be able to

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Garden organic waste bins will remain on a fortnightly collection schedule and will continue to be taken to a composting centre near Sale. As part of this service, a kitchen caddie and/or a roll of compostable bags will be available for residents with a garden organics service. More information on the new collection will be provided over the coming months.

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Wine and dine in a style like no other with OZ Design Furniture Mornington’s new winter 2019 collection.

Instilled with style and design elements that are unique and comfortable, this new season collection will leave you inspired and excited to create a home you love.

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Look up: The Australian International Airshow 2019 had the audience in awe from Friday, March 1 until Sunday, March 3. The heat didn’t stop onlookers from embracing the jaw-dropping performances, with the Scandinavian Airshow team being a highlight as two team members performed aerobics on the wings mid-flight. The Avalon Airport in Geelong was teeming with people of all ages as they visited stalls, watched battle re-enactments, inspected different varieties of aircraft, dined on food truck goodies and even got to sit in the pilot’s seat of a few select aircraft.

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Anglers hooked on moves to tackle litter Frankston community members have taken a stand on fishing tackle litter at Olivers Hill boat ramp, and anglers appear to be embracing the move. The beach clean-up group 3199 Beach Patrol implemented the Tackle the Tackle initiative after a Tangaroa Blue workshop last year identified fishing tackle litter as a pervasive problem around most of Frankston’s piers and boat ramps.

Working with Frankston City Council, 3199 Beach Patrol installed a Seal the Loop litter bin on the foreshore near the

items in Australia, praised the initiative.

“It’s great to see a community take such a positive and informed approach to reducing plastic waste in our waterways,” said managing director Heidi Taylor.

“Through the hard work of 3199 Beach Patrol over the past year, the members were able to gather data on plastic waste and make an informed decision about how to tackle the problem.”

3199 Beach Patrol will audit the Seal the Loop bin on a monthly basis until June to find out how much it reduces fishing tackle litter and is looking for volunteers to help. Go to www.3199@beachpatrol. com.au for details.

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Olivers Hill boat ramp earlier this year so anglers can dispose of their fishing tackle responsibly. After only a few weeks, 1kg of tackle litter had been deposited in the bin, including 65m of fishing line, seven hooks and a swivel.

The enthusiastic use of the bin by anglers has delighted the group’s leader and 2018 Frankston City Council Volunteer of the Year Peter Talbot. “It’s great to see more people dispose of waste responsibly, keeping our beach clean and safe for us and marine life,” Peter said. “Volunteers remove and document Seal the Loop bin contents as part of our beach clean program, which includes hosting schools and others to educate them about the bin and other practical initiatives in place.”

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The group has been auditing fishing litter at the boat ramp monthly since March last year, collecting 19kg of discarded tackle. Last February, it celebrated the installation of the bin with a community clean-up and an educational fishing workshop by Fishcare Victoria, and 15 volunteers picked up 38kg of litter, which included 6kg of fishing items such as plastic bait bags and containers and more than 300m of fishing line.

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