Mornington Peninsula Magazine August 2023

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Point Leo club makes waves in sustainability

Surf Life Saving Australia has unveiled an innovative program aimed at reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions across all surf lifesaving clubs nationwide, with Point Leo Surf Life Saving Club selected as one of just two clubs to pilot this groundbreaking initiative.

Life Saving Victoria CEO Catherine Greaves said Point Leo had shown “real leadership and innovation” in this space. “One of the club members presented at our lifesaving club preseason conference in 2022, showing how what one club can do can make a difference,” Ms Greaves said. “They have a really good eye on environmental sustainability and climate change. That impressed us, and when we were asked at the state level to put forward some club names, we thought Point Leo SLSC would be a great one to pilot it with.”

Paid for by the Surf Life Saving Innovation Fund, the program will revolutionise how surf lifesaving clubs manage their energy and fuel use. Zero Positive for Schools, a leading sustainability consultancy, will lend its expertise by implementing digital metering, conducting internal surveys, and providing comprehensive analysis and reporting. Through these measures, clubs will gain valuable insights to optimise their energy consumption.

Beyond energy efficiency, the program includes the implementation of a carbon literacy program. This educational initiative aims to raise awareness and equip staff, volunteers and stakeholders at Point Leo SLSC with the knowledge and tools needed to reduce, certify and offset their carbon emissions.

The launch of this program marks the third successful initiative paid for by the fund. Established in December 2022, it allows community members to contribute to Surf Life Saving Australia by nominating and supporting innovative projects that tackle real-world challenges head-on.

“The innovation fund offers community members the opportunity to contribute innovative ideas to solve real-world problems, and it gives supporters the ability to donate to specific projects,” Ms Greaves said. “When we asked the lifesaving community what things matter to them most, certainly climate change and this project was very high on the priority list. Lifesaving has one of the biggest volunteer membership bases of any volunteer organisation in Australia, so it’s a great opportunity for our members to feed back to us what's most important to them, and that enables us to find new solutions.”

By spearheading this sustainability endeavour, Point Leo SLSC sets an inspiring example for other clubs and the broader community. Surf Life Saving Australia continues to demonstrate its commitment to environmental responsibility, showcasing the harmonious coexistence of conservation efforts and the crucial role played by surf lifesaving clubs in safeguarding our beaches and communities.

SARAH HALFPENNY

How did the idea of forming Eight come about?

We’ve been singing together since we were toddlers and began taking vocal classes during primary school. Once we began high school, our parents bought us our first real guitars, and we started properly performing at school, local markets and restaurants. Once we had both finished VCE, we saved up money for studio time, which is when we relaunched as Eight.

What’s the significance behind the name?

Around the time we were working on our first EP, I had a dream where the number 17 was shouted at me repeatedly. The next day I experienced what felt like a physical epiphany, and as I checked the clock, the long hand hit 17. I kept seeing the number all month long, but as the name Seventeen has been well secured by one of the most successful K-pop groups, I took to numerology: one and seven together gets eight, which has been a recurring number throughout our lives and holds beautiful symbolism globally, such as abundance, infinity and success.

Tell us about growing up on the Mornington Peninsula. Our family moved down to Balnarring from the city to open a restaurant 20 years ago and have owned three restaurants since. We feel so connected to the nature and beauty down here, and love being surrounded by the water. We grew up alongside our seven cousins, living all around the corner from each other. Any spare moment we had would be spent at Balnarring Beach, or riding our bikes around the village. Family has always been a huge part of our lives, and throughout our childhood we would have a Sunday family dinner weekly with the lot of us. We’ve grown up working in hospitality and are both front of house managers at our mum’s restaurant, Barn and Co.

Are there any specific influences that have shaped your sound?

Growing up, Kylie Minogue, Missy Higgins and Crowded House were always on high rotation on our iPods. We’re both huge K-pop fans too.

What are some memorable moments from your performances so far?

While it isn’t a ‘concert’ performance, the one that is the most precious was having the honour of singing at our cousin’s wedding – though it was tricky holding back tears when there wasn’t a dry eye in the crowd. We also had a great time recording our originals in the studio with MSquared and later with SB90, two of which we have released (Tipsy, and Sweetness Wasted).

Can you share some insights into your songwriting process?

Ruby: We both love to write directly from past experiences. I love to have a soundtrack, or the instrumental laid out prior to adding melodies or lyrics. This way my ideas tend to come about while singing over the music.

Ester: I journal quite a bit, and most of my writing has come from me finding an entry that resonated and making it more poetic, or changing words to rhyme. Later on, I figure out what sonic style would match the lyrics or theme best, and go from there.

Are there any upcoming projects in the works?

We’re always writing music, but are excited to head back into the studio again in the coming months. Currently we’re doing photoshoots and focusing on our social media; filming and posting small clips of our originals, and of course covers too.

Follow Eight on Facebook @Eight music, Instagram @eight__music, TikTok on eight_, and on Spotify, iTunes and YouTube.

Eight – McCarthy sisters Ruby, 25, and Ester, 23 – speak to Sarah Halfpenny about the Peninsula duo’s creative process and plans to explore the realm of pop.

Rising above adversity to find golfing success

Lachlan Wood, a talented All Abilities golfer, has been making waves in the golfing world with his remarkable achievements. As a third-year PGA Associate, he holds the prestigious title of the No.1 All Abilities golfer in Australia and ranks 12th in the world. But Lachlan's success story has not been without its challenges.

Growing up on the picturesque Mornington Peninsula, Lachlan's golfing journey began when he was 12 after his best friend introduced him to the sport. Seeking solace from his parents' divorce, he found himself drawn to the golf course near his home in Safety Beach. Spending countless hours honing his skills, Lachlan's passion for golf flourished. His dedication led his mother to move to a house that backed on to the Rosebud Country Club, enabling him to pursue his golfing dreams more easily.

However, tragedy struck when Lachlan was a passenger in a high-speed car accident at 16. He sustained multiple injuries to the left side of his body, including breaks to 12 bones, some of which were shattered, and resulted in his left leg being 4cm shorter than his right.

Despite the physical obstacles he faced and the dozens of operations he continues to endure, his love for the sport fuelled his determination to play again. “I’d become so good at golf that I really wanted to pick it back up again, but I had to start from scratch,” the 32-year-old said. “It was tough, but it's a sport for life. You only get out of it what you put in. It's really addictive. That fire inside of you stays alive. It keeps burning and eventually it burns too bright and you've got to play.”

Starting from scratch, he overcame his frustrations and, with unwavering support from his family and the guidance of skilled medical professionals, rebuilt his game. “I was motivated to go to the gym and to look after my body. It was hard. It was painful. I’ve got chronic pain and really bad mobility. I have a very limited range of motion, so it does take a lot of work to just play golf, to stretch and build. Rebuilding a swing was a tough one. My swing has changed so much since the accident.”

Although he loved living on the Peninsula and still misses the golf courses and the hot springs, the cold winters proved too harsh for Lachlan’s body, prompting a move to Hervey Bay in Queensland a few years ago.

Since obtaining a World Ranking for Golfers with Disability pass, Lachlan has competed in several European Disability Golfers Association events and has claimed four championship titles, all since January 2023. Lachlan's success has brought newfound recognition and opportunities, and the growing support for All Abilities golf has fuelled his commitment to train harder. Currently in his final year of the PGA membership pathway program, Lachlan is pursuing a diploma in advanced golf coaching. With his sights set on becoming a professional golfer, he also wants to excel in coaching All Abilities, inspiring others to overcome challenges and embrace the sport. “Next year I'm hoping I can give 110 per cent to all those goals. If I've done so much this year, then it’ll be good to see how far I can get.”

With his indomitable spirit and unwavering determination, Lachlan Wood is truly a rising star in the world of golf. Follow his golfing journey on Instagram @lachlan_wood_fcpg

SARAH HALFPENNY

Groups and businesses splash out to help battlers

The support of Mazda Mornington and donations from community groups have enabled the Southern Peninsula Laundry and Shower project to help people living rough on the southern Peninsula.

SPLaSh was conceived by Southern Peninsula Community Support, which CEO Jeremy Maxwell said had identified the need to provide our most marginalised with a stronger sense of dignity, growing trust, and connection through something as simple as a hot shower, clean clothes, and food to eat.

Flinders District Lions Club provided the money for a mobile laundry and shower van to help SPCS augment its existing programs. The van was built by Jayco, and with the support of donors, the Australian Lions Foundation, Lions Clubs International Foundation, and the Lions clubs of McCrae, Dromana and Rye, more than $60,000 was raised to complete the project. Mazda Mornington offered the use of a vehicle to tow the van to the areas of most need.

“Our deep gratitude goes to all the wonderful organisations and people who support this essential program,” Mr Maxwell said. “This combined and selfless support truly demonstrates the compassion and generosity of our community who come together for the most marginalised in the southern Peninsula.”

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Earn while you learn with a Chisholm traineeship

Traineeships combine paid, practical workplace employment under supervision with a nationally recognised qualification through TAFE. A traineeship is like an apprenticeship but offered in non-trade-related industries.

One of the biggest bonuses for trainees is getting paid while they learn. For employers, it’s a great way to secure talent and mitigate workforce skills shortages. Additionally, taking on a trainee often attracts government funding and incentives.

Amelia, a Mornington Peninsula resident and Chisholm trainee, says: “I really like the hands-on learning, engaging with the children and putting into practice what I’ve been learning through my studies. I feel lucky to have secured a traineeship with a fantastic team of educators at Dromana Preschool who support and inspire me and make the learning really meaningful.”

For Amelia, a big plus of the traineeship is being able to earn while she builds her skills. “The benefit of a traineeship is while I’m working I’m also earning a wage and able to interact with children while learning the skills that I need for early childhood education.” She says the highlight of her traineeship has been “watching the children grow and learn every day”.

When she graduates from the course, Amelia will be ready for the job and able to transition easily into ongoing work in the early childhood education industry. She hopes to go on to further study for her Diploma of Early Childhood Education after completing her traineeship.

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Screen dreams – the teamwork built on timber

Over the past six months, Mornington Timber and Decking and the Mount Eliza Men's Shed have joined forces to manufacture timber screens in a community collaboration that’s proving to be a win-win situation.

The partnership began when Mornington Timber and Decking director John Gash offered his surplus timber and offcuts to Adam Gregson from the Men's Shed, enabling it to be used in Men’s Shed projects rather than be thrown away. When John received several customer inquiries about purchasing pre-made timber screens, he recognised the opportunity to involve the Men's Shed on a larger scale. Men's Shed members now engage in their passion for creating by crafting beautiful timber screens and earning much-needed money for their projects, while Mornington Timber and Decking is provided with quality, long-lasting products for its customers.

Mornington Timber and Decking handles the customer inquiries for screens and supplies the necessary timber and screws to the Men's Shed members, who then set to work fabricating the screens and offering installation services where required. This collaboration has been invaluable to the Men's Shed, enabling it to obtain resources and equipment that were previously beyond its reach.

Demand for screens quickly grew, and John realised the

potential of carrying stock in various sizes. There are now racks of ready-made screens at his premises on Carbine Way in Mornington. A wide variety of wood, including Queensland blonde and Darwin stringybark, is used to make screens in various sizes and colours according to each customer’s needs. With about 200 screens already produced and demand still high, the service is now offered throughout the Peninsula and Greater Frankston areas, ensuring customers receive quality products delivered and installed with care.

The Men's Shed concept is a space where men can come together, work on projects, share their skills, and provide support to one another and the community at large. Adam, a former cabinet maker and builder, leads the Men's Shed initiative with Mornington Timber and Decking, bringing his decades of expertise to the project. It currently has 23 members but only nine are active participants, largely due to space constraints in the single-car garage workspace. Despite the limitations, the Men's Shed contributes significantly to community projects, including the construction of outdoor learning centres for schools, decking installations, and the establishment of street libraries.

A mutual desire to support the community is a driving force behind the partnership and exemplifies the power of such teamwork. By leveraging their skills, resources, and passion for all things timber, Mornington Timber and Decking and the Mount Eliza Men's Shed have created a meaningful and sustainable impact with benefits that will be enjoyed all around the Peninsula.

SARAH HALFPENNY

Adam Gregson, left, and Rod Wickes from the Mount Eliza Men’s Shed.

High-flying food technologist

When you see a gourmet item from a famous chef in the supermarket, it could be the work of food technologist Luke Bramston, who hails from the Western Port side of the Peninsula.

A veteran of the Australian food industry, Luke started out studying media and politics at Rusden College, and his first job was as a still photographer in Sydney. Then came a job as a photographer for weddings and other functions at fancy hotels. A banquet chef at Sydney Hilton suggested he photograph his fabulous food one day, and soon he had his first international magazine cover.

“It was very interesting, but I wasn’t commercial by nature and had a young family to support so returned to Melbourne and got a job in the food industry with multinational British hotel and restaurant company Whitbread when it bought Denny’s in Australia and rebranded as Keg steakhouse,” he said.

Luke was the opening manager of 14 restaurants across Australia – buying food, organising staff training, product development and more. Next step was as Keg’s national operations manager.

In 1995 Whitbread sold Keg and Luke went to CUB’s ALH pub group before joining Top Cut Group as a partner, in the team establishing the innovative Caterfare Cook Chill facility in Flemington, a major supplier to Australian hotels, restaurants and food manufacturers. Top Cut’s Caterfare moved into China, Korea and Japan; established sales offices in Hong Kong and Singapore; and built food facilities in Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth. Seven years ago Luke went out on his own.

“Food safety is a big focus nowadays; extending shelf life of products. It’s about ensuring the product is the same five days after it leaves the maker.”

Luke said it was interesting the population as a whole was healthier during COVID lockdowns. Part of this was the simple act of more handwashing. Like many, he was unable to front up to work so switched to helping

companies set up central kitchens for home delivery and retail sales, or increasing output from existing ones. “People came to me and asked: ‘How can we manufacture this recipe to the same standard as our chefs?’.”

Supplying aged care centres and hospitals with healthier meals is a new and important focus. “The food and hospitality industries are battling lack of staff and experience. We’re planning a week of menus so outlets can heat and serve using fewer staff.”

Does he have a hobby? In 2002, at the height of the cook-chill expansion, he was working 70-80 hours a week. He and his family had moved to the Peninsula and he discovered flying. He obtained his private pilot licence: “It was an important escape from work stresses.” He bought his first plane, a Piper Cherokee, in 2010 and now owns a Beechcraft Sierra. He joined Peninsula Aero Club and is now secretary – a high-flying foodie.

Luke’s top five home cooking hints

1. Food preparation surfaces and utensils must be clean and sanitised; wash hands before preparation.

2. Hot food should be served hot, cold food kept cold –above 65C for hot food and below 5C for cold food.

3. Refrigerated raw food should be kept stored away from and underneath cooked food.

4. Keep raw meat and seafood preparation separate to other food preparation.

5. Do not leave prepared cooked or raw food out of refrigeration. Consume or store appropriately after preparation.

NOTE: This information is of a general nature and cannot be construed as individual advice.

Mums’ support helps Julie on her unexpected journey

Julie Fisher is an award-winning author, TEDx speaker, and disability advocate with a passion for diversity and inclusion. She speaks to Sarah Halfpenny.

How did the birth of your third son, Darcy, inspire you to write your first book, The Unexpected Journey?

When you receive a diagnosis like Down syndrome with your child, the path you thought you were about to travel suddenly takes a massive shift and it can be quite scary. The Unexpected Journey shares our story with Darcy from prenatal diagnosis until his age of 13. I talk about the doctors’ visits, the support I received from other mums, hospital visits, and the things we did to help him so he could thrive. When we received the diagnosis, I was fortunate to join a face-to-face support group and the mums I met were my biggest support because they were travelling the road I was. They answered all my questions and told me what I’d need for my son once he was born. Writing my book allowed me to share the journey we had travelled so far and give readers a mum’s lived experience to help and support others.

You’ve since written two more books. What are they about?

The Magic of Inclusion shares more of our story and the importance of feeling included and accepted even when doing everyday tasks like shopping. When you have a child with a disability, you unfortunately encounter lots of stares, points and comments and it does make you feel as though you shouldn't be where you are. I talk about how I’ve put strategies in place so we can enjoy our day out no matter where we are. I learnt that when I was feeling negativity from others and responded in a negative way, it ruined our day. So I started smiling at people and giving a wave or saying hello, and it shifted the whole dynamic. I learnt that sometimes what I thought was a stare was just a look, and it wasn't negative even though it felt that way. From the Hearts of Mums shares 13 stories from mums around the world and their journey from diagnosis to present day.

Tell us about the local disability expo you founded and your radio show on RPP FM. (The expo) was a wonderful success and enfolded exactly how I envisaged. Local service providers connected and collaborated and all the families who attended walked away with support and resources. I'm so looking forward to this year's expo on October 28. It will be at a larger venue so it’s more accessible for everyone and I’ll have 50 service and support providers attending. The radio show was very unexpected. Each week, with my co-host Tina, we interview service and support providers as another way for the community to learn about what’s available and how to access them. We also share some of our stories with our kids, as Tina has a daughter with Down syndrome.

You’re also a keynote speaker on diversity and inclusion. What topics do you address in your speeches?

When I speak to groups, I share our story with Darcy as well as experiences we’ve had, both negative and positive. I engage my audience with activities such as looking at the person next to them and saying hello, then looking at the person again but staring at them. I do this so they can feel the awkwardness and negativity of the stare, and understand how important the smile and hello is. I explain the importance of Darcy being able to enjoy accessing the community like everyone else and how they can create positive change simply by giving that smile and showing support to others.

Visit www.juliefisher.com.au to purchase her books and for more information. Julie will be guest speaker at WomenConnect Frankston’s September 6 lunch at Frankston RSL, 183 Cranbourne Rd, Frankston.

Your eco-friendly Mornington Peninsula Magazine

Did you know the team at Mornington Peninsula Magazine are lifelong ‘greenies’ committed to reducing our ecological footprint and promoting sustainable practices? Like us, we know our readers are socially conscious citizens who seek out and support environmentally-friendly options across all aspects of their lives. Here’s are some of the ways we do that:

• In our effort to minimise environmental impact, we adopt a selective distribution strategy. You will find our baskets across the Mornington Peninsula and Greater Frankston, where we ensure magazines are picked up and there is no waste. We also deliver physical copies to carefully chosen businesses across the Mornington Peninsula and Greater Frankston area, ensuring that every magazine reaches eager readers and avoiding unnecessary waste.

• We also understand the importance of digital accessibility when it comes to sustainability; that's why we provide a convenient QR code on our baskets so readers can choose to save paper and reduce waste by simply scanning the code to enjoy our magazine online. Our rapidly growing online readership of more than 10,000 people each month is testament to the success of this initiative.

• We prioritise sustainable sourcing by printing on paper derived from responsibly managed forests. This choice supports eco-friendly forestry practices and contributes to the preservation of natural resources. Our printers use vegetablebased inks, which are less harmful to the environment compared with petroleumbased inks and also make the magazine suitable for composting. By making these conscious choices, we reduce emissions and lessen our overall carbon footprint.

• Even after reading your printed copy of Mornington Peninsula Magazine, you can continue to contribute to sustainability by composting it or placing it in your recycling bin alongside other paper and cardboard waste. By disposing of it responsibly, you actively participate in a circular economy and reduce landfill. By embracing eco-friendly practices, we hope to set an example that the rest of the publishing industry will follow.

So whether you prefer the convenience of online reading or the tactile experience of a printed magazine, Mornington Peninsula Magazine offers an eco-conscious option. Join us in our mission to promote sustainability while staying informed about the vibrant community and scenic beauty of the Mornington Peninsula. Together, we can make a difference and inspire others to embrace eco-friendly measures for a better future.

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Take a break to help people living with cancer

Cancer never rests; its impact is felt every day. In Australia alone, more than 400 people receive a cancer diagnosis daily, and shockingly, one in four individuals on the Mornington Peninsula will face this disease in their lifetime. Providing access to cancer services – including tests, scans, treatment and check-ups – close to home is invaluable for people living in Frankston and on the Mornington Peninsula.

This August, it’s time to Take a Break for Cancer. Gather your friends, family, and colleagues to support cancer services at Peninsula Health and make a positive

impact on the lives of people living with cancer on the Mornington Peninsula.

After two years of restrictions, Peninsula Health is inviting the community – businesses, clubs, groups, families and individuals – to come together and rally behind this important fundraiser to help cancer patients.

All proceeds from Take a Break for Cancer this year will go directly to Peninsula Health’s cancer services to provide patients with access to personalised support throughout their cancer journey.

Getting involved is as easy as selecting a date in August to host a fundraising event. It could be a morning or afternoon tea, a cake stall, a silent auction, a raffle, or a club lunch or dinner.

To sign up or to make a donation, go to www. takeabreakforcancer.org.au, where you’ll find lots of information and resources to help you hit your fundraising goal, including a personalised online fundraising page to share with your club and your community networks.

Let's take a break from our daily lives to make a significant difference in the lives of cancer patients, providing them with the support and care they deserve.

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Refurbished museum preserves Rye’s rich history

The much-anticipated reopening of the Rye Historical Society’s museum on August 6 marks a milestone for the group, with hopes it will reignite community interest in the area’s rich history and attract new members. The society has played a vital role in preserving the history of this small Mornington Peninsula town with a strong community spirit. With a membership of about 50, the society has been actively involved in safeguarding Rye's heritage since its establishment in 2000.

Further fostering a sense of connection between the town's past and present, classes from Rye Primary School would occasionally visit the museum – an initiative it hopes to soon re-establish. When the future of the old schoolhouse was in question because of a proposed relocation of the school, the community rallied to save the century-old building. In 2006,

Pauline Powell OAM, the founding president of the society, led a successful community fundraising campaign to build a new classroom for the school, which it had been decided would remain on its original site. In exchange, the school council made a generous offer to the historical society, presenting it with the old schoolhouse to serve as its permanent headquarters and museum.

Under the leadership of Lynne Woollard, who has served as the society’s president for the past three years, the museum has recently undergone a remarkable transformation thanks to a generous bequest from Pauline after her death in 2021. While the COVID-19 lockdowns posed challenges, preventing access to the school grounds and the museum, the society made good use of the permitted periods to work on the refurbishment.

The society invested in professional display cases to showcase Rye's historical artefacts, decluttered the space, and brought in specialists to render, repair and paint the chimney. Additionally, Pauline had commissioned a tapestry in three panels from the

Australian Tapestry Workshop, which took two years to complete. The tapestry panels beautifully depict Rye's evolution over the past 150 years and have been framed and hung with care.

The museum is testament to the unwavering commitment of the society's volunteers who understand the importance of ensuring its legacy for generations to come. From August 13, the museum will be open to the public on Sundays from 2-4pm. Visit www.ryehistoricalsociety. au or email ryehistoricalsociety@gmail.com for more information.

SARAH HALFPENNY

Melbourne International Film Festival comes to the Peninsula

Peninsula Cinemas Rosebud has been chosen as one of the venues to screen a selection of movies this month from the Melbourne International Film Festival. The festival runs from August 3-20 in metro and regional cinemas, and its online streaming platform MIFF Play will be available nationally from August 1827. The films screening in Rosebud are:

Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story, Friday, August 11, 7.45pm: With interviews, rare archival footage and an electrifying soundtrack, Ego dives into Michael Gudinski’s psyche and unorthodox tactics, his successes and failures, and reveals the unstoppable frontman of a cultural movement and music empire.

This Is Going To Be Big, Saturday, August 12, 3.30pm: Every two years, the Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Specialist School puts on a play. Told from the teenagers’ perspective and documenting their experiences of autism, clinical anxiety and acquired brain injury, the film follows them, their families and the school staff as they weather the highs and lows leading up to showtime.

Blue Jean, Saturday, August 12, 7pm: This multiaward-winning debut is an intimate portrait of a lesbian teacher living a double life in Thatcher’s England. Blue Jean is a searing, sensitive debut that captures the grey atmosphere of Thatcherism and its particular challenges for queer communities. It also resonates with our times: a subtle reminder of the need for continuing vigilance in the face of fear and hostility.

How To Blow Up A Pipeline, Sunday, August 13, 1pm: Eight young Americans hatch a plan to destroy an oil pipeline in the Texas desert with hopes of sending shockwaves through the fossil fuel industry. How to Blow Up a Pipeline plays out like a thrilling heist movie, yet at its core it’s a rousing journey into the fiery heart of the climate justice movement.

The Rooster, Sunday, August 13, 4pm: Mark Leonard Winter’s film is a delicate dramatisation of masculinity, mental health, and the solace found in companionship. Starring Hugo Weaving and Phoenix Raei, The Rooster unfurls as a distinctive, unforgettable tale of two individuals confronting life’s challenges and discovering what hides behind the bravado.

Australia’s Open, Friday, August 18, 7pm: From its humble beginnings, the Australian Open has grown into one of the highest-profile sporting events in the country. Director Ili Baré interviews sports journalists, industry figures, and players old and new while

exploring sport’s relationship with patriotic pride, athletes’ duality as heroes and humans, and the controversies courted by this million-dollar business.

Best MIFF Shorts, Saturday, August 19, 3.30pm: A collection of the best short films from the festival chosen by the MIFF Shorts Awards jury and the MIFF Shorts programmers.

Shayda, Saturday, August 19, 7pm: Shayda finds refuge in an Australian women’s shelter with her sixyear-old daughter, but when her estranged husband re-enters their lives, her path to freedom is jeopardised. This Sundance Audience Award-winner is a moving story of resilience, the desire for independence, and the sacrifices and strength of a mother’s love.

You Can Call Me Bill, Sunday, August 20, 1pm: This gracious and heartfelt film shows William Shatner as a much more multidimensional character than you might give him credit for as he muses on a galaxy of topics from showbiz to family, the environmental crisis, and mortality.

Theater Camp, Sunday, August 20, 3.30pm: When a lighting mishap sends revered summer camp director Joan into a coma, it could be curtains for her cashstrapped musical theatre program, so the misfits who work as camp instructors decide to put on a show. This mockumentary won Sundance’s US Dramatic Special Jury Award for Ensemble.

Wimbledon winner and two-time Australian Open finalist Pat Cash is one of the tennis greats featured in Australia’s Open, screening at Peninsula Cinemas Rosebud this month

The story of Michael Gudinski, pictured in 2013 with Ed Sheeran, is told in Ego, one of the MIFF films screening at Peninsula Cinemas Rosebud this month.

Photo: Brian Purnell

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The Seagull Nebula – also known as IC 2177 – is about 3650 light-years from Earth and is a relatively bright and very large emission nebula found between the constellations Monoceros and Canis Major. The Seagull Nebula has an apparent size about seven times that of the full moon.

The Archer makes a great target for astronomers

In the August skies you can find Sagittarius, the Archer, lying almost overhead, and to its southwest lies Scorpius, the Scorpion. When you look towards these constellations on a clear night, you are looking in the direction of the very heart of our galaxy, the Milky Way.

Two interesting open clusters, M6 and M7, are nestled among rich star fields in Scorpius, and both are visible to the naked eye in an average dark-sky location.

In Sagittarius is M8, the Lagoon Nebula, which is visually about three times the size of the full moon and is the largest and brightest of several nebulosities in and

around Sagittarius. It is an excellent target for a small telescope. And M17, the Omega Nebula, is also a good target for a small telescope. It is a glowing cloud of hydrogen gas that resembles the Greek capital letter ‘omega’. Using a larger telescope with wide enough field of view you can also glimpse the Trifid Nebula, M20. Its name means 'divided into three lobes'. M20 is an unusual combination of an open cluster of stars: an emission nebula, a reflection nebula and a dark nebula.

The star field M24 in Sagittarius makes a great binocular target. Looking north you will find the planetary nebula M57, or the Ring Nebula. It is an interesting target for a small telescope, as is the larger planetary nebula M27, or the Dumbbell Nebula, in the constellation Vulpecula, the Fox.

Planet Mercury will be at its greatest elongation east on August 10, which means it is at its farthest distance from

the sun, and then at its highest altitude in the evening sky on August 12. This month’s conjunctions, which is when two astronomical objects appear close to each other in the sky, include the moon and Saturn on August 3, the moon and Jupiter on August 8, then the moon and Saturn on August 31. On August 30-31, a blue moon will shine brightly in the night sky. A blue moon just means it is the second full moon in August. And no, it will not turn blue.

For further information about the Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society, such as public stargazing nights, event bookings and membership, please visit the society’s Facebook page, or website at www.mpas.asn.au

NERIDA LANGCAKE, Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society

Photo: MPAS member Nik Axaris

South Side artist commissions open

Calling all creatives: artist commissions for South Side 2024 are open. Frankston City Council is inviting expressions of interest in commissions for next year’s arts and cultural festival, which will run from May 1019, and there’s up to $5000 available for each successful applicant from a pool of $20,000.

“We encourage creatives across all artistic mediums, platforms and career stages to apply,” the council said. “There are no creative restraints or parameters, so let your imagination run wild. “Applicants for this commission do not

need to reside or work in the Frankston City municipality, and applicants can apply for either Frankston City Council’s artist project grants or the South Side festival artist commissions – not both in the same financial year.”

Next year’s festival will be the third, and the council said it was excited to start programming another dynamic series of events. Expressions of interest for artist commissions close at midnight on August 14, and guidelines can be found at www.southsidefestival.com.au/ Whats-On/Expressions-of-Interest

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Hastings SES expands its support to Mornington Peninsula community

Hastings SES expands its support to Mornington Peninsula community

Hastings SES, a volunteer organisation based in Frankston-Flinders Rd, Hastings, is the first point of call for people affected by storms, floods or earthquakes on the Mornington Peninsula. We cover the area from Somerville to Somers on the east side of the Peninsula and from Mornington to Mount Martha on the west. We also support other emergency services agencies such as Victorian Police, Ambulance Victoria, the Country Fire Association and Fire Rescue Victoria in searches, moving casualties, and other assistance as required.

In 2022 we responded to 783 calls from the public, including 196 cases of floodwater entering or threatening to enter buildings. There were 41 cases of inland flooding in Mount Martha within one and a half hours last November. Because half of the call-outs are from the western side of the Peninsula, it was deemed necessary to place a response vehicle on that side to reduce the public’s wait time. Hastings SES is pleased to announce that with the support of Ventia, we now have a vehicle temporarily located in Mornington, and with a grant from Mornington Peninsula Shire and pricing support from Sydney Tools and Milwaukee, we have been able to fit out

this vehicle with tools such as chainsaws and a blower to assist the community on the west side of the Peninsula with call-outs to fallen trees.

As a volunteer organisation, Hastings SES relies not only on funding from the public and organisations providing grants to continue to serve our community, but also on people volunteering their time to help others. We are always interested in new members and would welcome any inquiries from people able to give some time during the weekday, after-hours or on weekends in response to community call-outs. Member and public safety is a high priority with SES, and as such training is provided in all aspects of responses. If you’re interested in joining our happy bunch of responders, please contact us via our website at www.ses.vic.gov. au/join-us

If you’d like to donate to Hastings SES, scan the QR code.

LIZ SALVATORE, section leader/reporting and correspondence, Hastings SES

A victim of thieves and cut-throats or lost at sea

In the mid-19th century, ships were so frequently wrecked, dismasted, destroyed by fire or overwhelmed by severe weather that the report of another missing ship attracted little attention. When the ship Madagascar failed to reach England, she was ultimately declared lost and insurance claims were paid. However, because she was carrying a fortune in gold, she was not considered to be ‘just another missing ship’.

When the Madagascar departed from Melbourne, she carried between 60-70,000 ounces of gold – about two tonnes – in small nuggets and gold dust, and another 60,000 gold sovereigns. The total value would be more than $200 million today. Many other ships carried similar amounts and some carried more, but they did not disappear. It is not surprising that her disappearance led to many highly imaginative stories being told about her fate.

The first book about the mystery was published less than four years after the Madagascar was declared lost, and two others followed in the 1860s. The deathbed confessions of two different women and one man have also appeared in the many stories and people have spent money in fruitless searches in varied places. The possibility of the ship being taken over by a group of thieves, who murdered the others aboard before destroying the ship, appeals to more people than the likely story that the Madagascar was lost at sea. It is a long passage to the UK with many dangers to be avoided, including huge waves, wild storms, icebergs, and the rocks around Cape Horn.

The Madagascar was one of the ships known as Blackwall Frigates because the first were built at the Blackwall shipyard on the Thames and for their resemblance to a Royal Navy frigate of that period. Launched in 1837, she was built for the trade between the UK and India and made many voyages carrying passengers, troops and cargo until 1852. In March 1853 she sailed for Melbourne with more than 170 migrants, many of whom were bound for the goldfields. After arriving

on June 10, she departed towards London on August 12 and was never seen again.

MAURIE HUTCHINSON

President, Peninsula Ship Society

T: 9787 5780

E: mauriehutch@gmail.com

The Peninsula Ship Society meets at Hastings Yacht Club at 10am on the fourth Tuesday of each month (except November and December). Visitors are welcome.

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The Blackwall Frigate Madagascar, from an 1850s lithograph.

See what Seaford House can offer your child

Seaford House Sanctuary of Early Learning welcomes you to tour our luxurious homestead-style early learning centre. The spacious environments are filled with natural light and high ceilings. Seaford House has been established for one year and is the sister centre of Frankston and Mount Eliza House, which has been offering high-quality learning and care for many years.

At Seaford House our philosophy is made up of a child-led program incorporating interests, strengths and cultures, and learning through play. We cater to each child’s individual needs, as we understand that no child is alike and so no learning should be exactly alike. Our program includes weekly art sessions in the on-site studio, mindfulness sessions at the very close Seaford Beach, bush kinder and zoo excursions, to name a few. The possibilities are limitless with our on-site minibus and the imagination of the children.

We offer an extensive funded kindergarten program for three and four-yearold children with teachers who possess a wealth of experience and knowledge. Throughout the kindergarten program the children work towards being prepared for their school journey through emotional regulation, social skills, developing a strong sense of agency, and becoming confident learners.

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WEDDINGS ON THE PENINSULA

Nestled against a backdrop of pristine beaches, rolling hills and charming coastal towns, the Mornington Peninsula is an idyllic destination for unforgettable celebrations of love.

In our special feature, take a journey through the realm of romance and celebration as we showcase the finest aspects of a Peninsula wedding. You’ll find an abundance of inspiration and practical guidance to help you curate the wedding of your dreams. Discover the region's most captivating venues, including The Continental Sorrento, Portsea Surf Life Saving Club, Casa De Playa, and Stillwater at Crittenden, each with their own distinctive charm. From vineyards and historic estates to secluded beachfront hideaways, you’re sure to find one that’s perfect for your special day. If you’re

planning a smaller celebration with the bonus of accommodation, Main Ridge Barn has you covered. Searching for a stunning wedding dress but you’re on a tight budget? Check out the range of pre-loved gowns at Muse of Style. Diamond Coco, Black Finch, Hoskings, and Marlene Miller Antiques have jewellery to dazzle, and Simply Aesthetics will make sure you’re looking gorgeous. And if you’re sharing your big day with a four-legged friend, Wagging Tail Weddings has a comprehensive collection of canine attire for hire and sale.

See Michelle White Weddings for an experienced and caring celebrant, and top off your setting with flowers from The Botanical Edition as you dance the night away to live music from The Baker Band. From the first steps down the aisle to the final dance beneath starlit skies, create cherished memories that will linger in your heart for ever. Guests will enjoy staying at Bay Motel in Safety Beach.

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Spanning two levels with four bedrooms including a stunning master with private balcony, it comfortably sleeps 10 and is perfect for small intimate wedding groups and ceremonies as well as guests attending weddings on the peninsula.

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We bring together our beautifully styled venue with an extensive/creative menu and attentive service to deliver truly unique and unforgettable experiences for your special day.

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Share with us the pets that share your lives

Pets are without a doubt cherished members of our community, bringing joy, love and laughter into our lives. To celebrate these adorable companions, we’re relaunching Peninsula Pets, a monthly segment dedicated to showcasing our furry, feathery, and scaly friends.

Each month we’ll feature a special Peninsula pet, sharing their unique stories and personalities. Whether you have a charming cat, a delightful dog, a fabulous fish, or any other beloved pet, we want to hear from you.

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If you’re a regular around Frankston Beach, there’s an excellent chance you’ve seen Bert and Ernie, a couple of charismatic labradors, frolicking on the sand. This dashing duo – Bert’s black and Ernie’s golden – belong to Peta Murphy, the first woman to represent the Federal seat of Dunkley and its current MP, and her husband, Rod Glover. Peta took some time out of her busy schedule to tell us more about her beloved dogs, who are almost as well-known in the electorate as their hardworking owner.

How old are Bert and Ernie?

They turn four on November 28 this year.

Have you had them since they were puppies? We got them when they were about three months old.

How did they become a part of your family?

Rod and I went to look at some puppies with the intention of getting one female labrador. All the girls were gone, so we chose Ernie. As we were leaving, Bert just sat staring at Rod. It was like he was telling Rod he belonged with us. He was right.

How did you decide on their names?

Our previous two dogs were Fred and Barney; it felt like a tradition worth following.

How would you describe their personalities?

Bert is a food-obsessed boofhead who likes playing

with other dogs. Ernie is a bundle of energy who wants every human he meets to love him. They are both jealous of the other getting too much attention.

What are some of your favourite times with Bert and Ernie?

After they wake Rod up at 6am and demand to be fed, they both jump into bed with me, cuddling up to me on either side, and we have a little bit of extra sleep together.

What are some of their favourite activities? Cuddling on the couch and playing on the beach. What impact have Bert and Ernie had on your life? Anyone who owns a dog knows they rule your life. Enough said.

Labradors are known for their love of food and a talent for ‘counter surfing’ in the kitchen. Have Bert or Ernie pulled off any impressive food heists?

Bert has stolen steaks which were about to be cooked, an entire box of dog treats, a container full of coffee beans – which led to some interesting poos – and I am sure much more that he got away with because we didn’t notice. Ernie isn’t into the food heists; he’d much prefer to be diving for fish in the shallows at the beach.

How long have you been taking them to work with you?

They’ve come into work since the day after we got them.

What does their typical day entail?

Eat, sleep, play a bit, sleep, walk, sleep, eat, play a bit, sleep.

SARAH HALFPENNY

Peninsula Positive Paws Dog Club Inc was established in 2021 and is the newest not for profit training organisation on the Mornington Peninsula.

• Wondering how to build a respectful and fulfilling relationship with your dog?

• Are you wanting your dog to be well behaved in various social situations?

With decades of experience between us, we offer positive reinforcement training for dog owners across the Mornington Peninsula community.

Our training sessions and workshops are positive and fun and are designed to enhance the connection between you and your dog, strengthening your relationship and deepening your bond. We also equip you with valuable life skills to promote the well-being and happiness of your beloved canine companion.

Conveniently located in Rosebud, our experienced volunteer instructors are dedicated to teaching the most up-to-date, science-based methods for dog training in a fun environment for both owners and their dogs.

Join us to start your positive, reward based, dog training journey today.

Simply go to our website www.peninsuladogclub.org.au to find out more.

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The Bel Canto Choir celebrating 20 years of song

The Bel Canto Choir is a female voice community choir based in Mount Eliza. They perform works in a variety of styles from classical to gospel and blues. Three major concerts are presented each year, each one different to the last under the leadership of founder and conductor Margaret Brown.

For the second concert in this celebratory year, the choir will present a concert of music memories from their 20 years together. Songs to be performed have been selected by the choristers, some of whom have been singing with the choir since their first rehearsal

in April 2003. These items, plus a song composed especially for this concert, will be performed on this occasion.

The choir would love you to join them at The Village Uniting Church, 93 Canadian Bay Rd, Mount Eliza on Sunday, August 27, at 2.30pm. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors and students, primary school students free. Tickets are available through trybooking.com/CHBAN, with limited tickets available for sale at the door on the day.

THE BEL CANTO CHOIR

A: Mount Eliza

T: 0408 355 589

W: www.thebelcantochoirmteliza.com.au

www.thebelcantochoirmteliza.com.au

presents “Celebrating 20 Years of Song” 2003 - 2023

Conductor Margaret Brown

Sunday 27th August 2023, 2.30pm

The Village Uniting Church, 93 Canadian Bay Rd, Mount Eliza

Admission: $25 Adult/$20 Concession (Seniors, Students)

Primary School Students no charge

Tickets www.trybooking.com/CHBAN

Photo: Alan Mathews

Songwriting statesman making his Tom Katz debut

Brian Cadd, one of Australia’s most enduring musical talents, is coming to Tom Katz at Sorrento-Portsea RSL this month for the first time.

Brian's career began with the iconic Australian band The Groop in 1966 and he wrote all their songs, including Woman You’re Breaking Me and Such A Lovely Way. He and Glenn Shorrock then formed Axiom, which was heavily influenced by The Band and dubbed Australia’s first supergroup. Brian was again the primary songwriter, penning such hits as Little Ray of Sunshine, Arkansas Grass, and My Baby’s Gone before the band broke up in 1969.

He then joined Fable Records as head of A&R and chief producer. Fable launched a rock label called Bootleg Records in 1972, which Brian ran as well as being its first artist. It became the most successful

independent record company in the history of Australian popular music up to that time.

The next few years saw Brian release many gold and platinum records as a solo artist and pick up an array of awards for film scores, title songs and TV themes. He also produced many acts, wrote much-loved hits including Ginger Man, Let Go, Don’t You Know It’s Magic, and Alvin Purple, and recorded the platinum soundtrack to the globallyacclaimed cult surf movie Morning of the Earth.

Brian Cadd remains one of Australia’s greatest treasures; a true statesman of songwriting and recording. Don’t miss him at Tom Katz on August 19.

TOM KATZ

A: 1 Hurley St, Sorrento

T: 5984 2886

W: www.tomkatz.com.au

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Queenscliff’s four-day musical feast a drawcard for all ages

The multi-award-winning Queenscliff Music Festival will be a four-day celebration of live music, family-friendly activities, locally sourced gourmet produce, fine beverages and more. Staged in November on the lands of the Wadawurrung on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula, the festival's beach setting and picturesque locations attract music-lovers from all over looking to soak up the laid-back vibes and the eclectic mix of music on offer.

This year’s line-up is looking hotter than ever, with headline performances by UK’s Grammy Awardnominated hitmaker Aloe Blacc; those much-loved lads from Philly, G Love & Special Sauce; and Irish sensation Foy Vance showing us what had Ed Sheeran and Elton

John so excited. On the national front, Boy & Bear, Katy Steele, Something For Kate, Illy, Dan Sultan, Liz Stringer, Ian Moss and Alice Ivy will guarantee those goodtime vibes for the adults, while the kids will be busy all weekend with a huge range of activities as well as live favourites Justine Clarke, Zindzi & The Zillionaires, and the Bananas in Pyjamas live show.

With the expansion of the festival to a four-day event this year, Queenscliff will light up one night earlier with Thursday night performances from The Badloves, JAZZPARTY, William Crighton, Leah Senior and more, performing in the beautiful intimate spaces of the Queenscliff Town Hall, Queenscliff Brewhouse, and Vue Grand Hotel.

Attracting more than 10,000 music-lovers of all ages annually, the festival weekend sees Queenscliff's iconic streetscape transformed by live music augmenting the golden sounds pumping out across the three main festival stages on the foreshore. It’s the ideal

weekend getaway for music-lovers of all tastes and walks of life, being just 90 minutes from Melbourne with festival-goers treated to the best the Australian live music scene has to offer along with a smattering of international icons while sampling the delights of local and Bellarine craft produce.

Organisers are very proud to announce that this year's festival will feature Auslan-interpreted shows across its main stages on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the festival. Interpreters will be provided by Auslan Stage Left. You can find the full list of interpreted performances as well as all other festival details at www.qmf.net.au

The 25th Queenscliff Music Festival is on from November 23-26.

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UK headliner Aloe Blacc. Photo: Amanda Austin

Something For Kate

Boy & Bear. Photo: Maclay Heriot

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What’s On across the Peninsula and Frankston

SATURDAY

Icky Sitch: 8pm, Velvet Lounge, Peninsula Beer Garden, 215 Browns Rd, Boneo; playing songs from debut album Mrs Daisy’s Sweet and Savoury; tickets limited https://www.trybooking.com/ events/landing/1083877

Southern Lights: 2.30pm, The Shed Theatre @ The Pig & Whistle, 365 Purves Road, Main Ridge; Alison Ferrier, Rebecca Barnard and Tanya-Lee Davies perform together on stage; $35 https://www.trybooking.com/events/ landing/1087387

Songs for the Soul vocal workshop: 1-4pm, Beleura House & Garden, Mornington; Coco’s Lunch, one of Australia’s foremost female vocal music ensembles, take you on the Songs of the Soul vocal workshop, jam-packed with beautiful songs, soulful harmonies and electrifying South Indian vocals. It is open to all levels and abilities from beginner to advanced. Bookings essential. Includes afternoon tea and sheet music; $110/$100 conc, https://beleura.org.au

FRIDAY AUGUST 25

SUNDAY

Walk on Country and Yidaki-led meditation: 11am-1pm, The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha; be guided through Wildlife Sanctuary by Lionel Lauch and Hudson Fraser from Living Culture, learning about the land and Indigenous culture and traditions, followed by Yidaki-led meditation; numbers strictly limited; $46.50 adult, $36.50 concession/child, https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/thebriars-12255672353

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 18

Paella & Pinot Festival: noon-5pm, Tucks,37 Shoreham Rd, Red Hill South; fire pits, live music, heated marquee on site; BYO picnic rug, blanket, deck chair, warm jacket, friends, family and your four-legged friend; tickets available at the door on the day but pre-purchase recommended https://bit.ly/3Df5RdK

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The Big Bike Film Night: 7-9.30pm, Peninsula Cinemas, Rosebud Pde, Rosebud; two and a half hours of moving bike films with everything a cycle-centric audience could want; adults $27, under-17s $17.50, under 12s $13, https://www.trybooking.com/ events/landing/1046962

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Melbourne Street Food Awards Heat

400 listings online2: 5-8pm, Food Yard Mornington, 1000A Nepean Highway, Mornington; Food Yard is an edgy industrial street food market in Mornington. YOU EAT, YOU VOTE at Heat 2 of The Melbourne Street Food Awards sampling the different food trucks on the night. It allows you to sample flavours from different cultures and enjoy the lively atmosphere & social dining experience; www. melbournestreetfoodawards.com.au

Peninsula VineHop Festival: 10.30am7pm, various venues across the Mornington Peninsula; a craft drinks tour on a festival scale across eight venues with 40 brands, live music, DJs, food trucks and buses between venues; tickets at www.vinehopfestival.com.au

Sound and silence: growing up as the child of deaf parents

It wasn’t until Jodee Mundy was five years old and lost at Kmart that she realised the rest of her family was deaf. She didn’t see ‘disability’, only the love and protection of those closest to her. In the solo play Personal, she conveys her experience as the only hearing person in a deaf family through a captivating blend of performance, storytelling, multimedia and animation.

Jodee delves into the contradictions of inhabiting two worlds: living in a deaf family, where using sign language is natural; and living in a society that sees only the family’s disability with voyeuristic curiosity.

The role children of deaf adults play in paving the way for their family – as interpreter, authority, conduit – is central

to this very intimate story. “Personal is really what it says it is – a very personal journey,” Jodee says. “And it’s one of joy, grief, reconciliation and interrogation. And it’s one asking society not to be complicit in the scenarios that I present, because it’s not just about me and my family, but what happens when we step out the door and go into society and then how I broker that.”

Created with a talented team of collaborators and presented in two languages via a virtual interpreter, Personal is a smart, touching and deeply personal work exploring dis/ability and how we perceive one another. See Personal at Frankston Arts Centre’s Cube 37 Theatre on Thursday, September 28. Tickets available at thefac.com.au or by calling 9784 1060.

FRANKSTON ARTS CENTRE

A: 27-37 Davey St, Frankston

T: 9784 1060

W: www.thefac.com.au

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Hybrid launch for multi-tasker Madison

Mornington-based singersongwriter, busker, actor and fashion designer Madison

Daniel will celebrate the launch of her fashion label and new single with a debut headline show at Gods Bandroom on August 25.

Wish I Knew U is taken from her debut EP MENTAL, which was recorded in LA, while TITCH is described as a “conceptual fashion label taking the frequencies of her original music channelled from the fifth dimension and

birthing it into 3D wearable artforms”. Radio host and former actor Lara Jean Marshall, a born and bred Mount Eliza girl best known for her role as Lisa in The Saddle Club, will MC the evening, which will feature support by Peninsulaborn Ed Moon and Jimmy Harwood, and Gold Coast DJ Onespace. Madison will perform MENTAL and have clothing and jewellery designs on show, and the night will be filmed by TITCH TV, a BTS branch of TITCH productions, which will house her first short film currently in pre-production.

The evening starts at 7.30pm at Gods Bandroom, 55 Barkly St, Mornington.

Photo: Anna Kucera

Get ready to flash those pearly whites because Dental Health Week is from August 7-13. In this month’s special feature we're diving into all things oral care. It's time to brush up on your dental knowledge and show your teeth some love.

Some of the top dentists on the Mornington Peninsula offer expert advice and solutions that can be tailored to your unique dental needs. Learn how to achieve that winning smile with tips on proper brushing techniques, how to floss like a pro, and what impact diet and lifestyle choices have on your oral health.

Read how you can maintain healthy teeth and gums, and discover ways to make dental hygiene a part of your daily routine. And remember, prevention is always better than cure when it comes to your dental well-being. So put on your brightest smile and get ready to embrace Dental Health Week with enthusiasm and a sparkling grin.

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Most of the time we can repair your denture and have it done on the same day. Sometimes we might need to take an impression.

What are the digital dentures?

The digital dentures are made by scanning your mouth with an oral scanner rather than by taking standard impressions. The dentures are designed based on these scans. Scanning eliminates human error in production, meaning the quality and fit is much better than conventional dentures. Also with scanning there are no gagging issues!

What is Denture Bank?

Denture Bank provides peace of mind. We can digitally scan your existing denture and store it in our database. If you happen to lose or break your dentures, a new copy can be printed in a few days. There is no need to be without your smile for a prolonged period or having to spend time attending multiple appointments. The dentures can be collected from our clinic or express posted.

How long have you been making dentures?

Maggie at DenturePoint started her career at Eastman Dental Institute and Hospital of London in 1999. She then underwent further study at Cardiff University and finally graduated from Griffith University in Queensland as a Master of Dental Prosthetics.

What are flexible dentures and why are they so popular?

They are very popular because they are aesthetically pleasing. Flexible dentures feature a nylon chemistry and can be made much thinner than a conventional denture. These properties make them become almost invisible. They work very well in small spaces and are ideal for replacing single teeth.

DenturePoint currently runs free consultations, so why don’t you call today for your appointment and have a chat with them face to face.

Is it hard to wear a denture?

Yes, it’s not easy. However, at DenturePoint we offer very thorough aftercare and provide lots of support. We explain what the process involves and are always happy to answer all your questions and provide follow-up appointments. Maggie is very passionate and dedicated to her job. She is also the founder of Denture Support Group: Australia&Worldwide on Facebook, which offers help to anyone with denturerelated concerns or questions.

Maggie, Dental Prosthetist and the owner of DenturePoint.

Revolutionising mouth health and full-body wellness

In the pursuit of holistic wellbeing, a groundbreaking practice called Smile N Co. has emerged in Mornington, redefining the way we approach oral health. This innovative dental clinic combines the principles of mouth health and full-body health, transforming the traditional concept of dental care. At the heart of Smile N Co.'s philosophy lies the understanding that the mouth is not an isolated entity, but a vital gateway to overall wellness. With their integrated approach, they recognise the profound connection between oral health and the well-being of the entire body.

Smile N Co. takes a proactive stance, focusing not only on treating dental problems but also on preventing them. They believe that prevention is the cornerstone of optimal oral health and overall wellness. Through education and empowering patients with knowledge, they emphasise the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene practices, including regular brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings.

What sets Smile N Co. apart is their dedication to the mind-body-mouth connection.

The clinic offers a range of holistic services designed to nurture mental and emotional well-being. Patients are guided in stressreduction techniques such as mindfulness and relaxation exercises, which can alleviate dental conditions such as bruxism (teeth grinding) and improve overall oral health. Furthermore, Smile N Co. integrates

nutritional counselling into their practice, understanding that a balanced diet plays a significant role in both oral and overall health. They provide personalised recommendations, promoting foods rich in essential nutrients that support strong teeth and gums and skin. The skin is our body's largest organ and the team at Smile N Co believe it needs special attention and pampering to look and feel its best.

Another distinctive aspect of Smile N Co. is their commitment to cutting-edge technology. They stay at the forefront of dental advancements, employing state-of-the-art equipment for accurate diagnoses and advanced treatment options. This enables them to provide a seamless and comfortable experience while delivering the highest quality of care.

Smile N Co.'s vision extends beyond the dental chair. They actively engage with

the community, organising promotions, educational sessions and even a podcast to raise awareness about the importance of mouth health in achieving full-body wellness. By fostering a sense of community and collaboration, they inspire individuals to take charge of their oral health and embrace a holistic approach to well-being.

An experience like no other

In conclusion, Smile N Co. represents a transformative shift in dental care, emphasising the connection between mouth health and full-body health. By embracing the mind-body-mouth philosophy, they empower patients to prioritise preventive measures, nurture mental and emotional well-being, and make informed dietary choices. Smile N Co. is leading the charge in promoting a new era of comprehensive dental care, where the radiant smile reflects the harmony of a healthy body and a vibrant spirit.

Family dentist Mornington

Located in the heart of Mornington, Dental Care at Bentons is the first choice for many families due to our family-friendly approach, warm welcoming atmosphere, gentle dentistry and high level of patient care. With over 20 years experience, our fully qualified dental team are here to ensure your smile is at its most beautiful.

We accept all major health funds. Including the following preferred providers: Australian Unity, HCF, CBHS, NIB (including Apia, Suncorp, GU Health, AAMI, Qantas, ING) *Depending upon your health fund, please check with your health fund.

At Flinders all our dental professionals are highly skilled and put our patients needs first.

Focussing on prevention and minimal intervention, Flinders may just be the move you need to make.

$199 (adults) and $85 (children) new patient deal!

New patients can take advantage of getting a check up, a preventative clean and x-rays (if required). Just mention this deal when booking your first appointment! We accept all health funds, and offer gap free check ups for children with dental extras or Medicare CDBS.

Dr Peter Scott and Dr Peter Tran are specialist orthodontists who are only too happy to answer any questions you might have when it comes to your teeth.

Why choose a specialist?

An orthodontist is specifically trained and is the most qualified to diagnose, prevent and treat issues to do with the alignment of the teeth and jaws and ensure you, or your child, ends up with a smile you love and a bite and jaw that function properly.

When is the best time to see a specialist orthodontist?

Dr Scott and Dr Tran recommend between the ages of seven and nine, because some children benefit greatly from early intervention. Wearing certain appliances may reduce a child’s time in braces later and may also make treatment more effective.

Am I too old to fix my teeth?

Many adults are now choosing to improve their smiles later in life. There is a range of aesthetic options available here to suit your lifestyle, including clear braces and aligners (Invisalign and Spark).

DR PETER SCOTT & ASSOCIATES

A: 13 Beach St, Frankston

T: 9783 4511

W: www.drpeterscottorthodontist.com.au

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It’s never too late to get your smile straight

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Our Dentists:

Dr Navdeep Kaur (Nav) is an experienced general dental practitioner with more than 17 years of experience who graduated with first rank in the university in 2005. Nav enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, with a keen interest in crowns and bridges, oral surgery, implants and transforming patients smiles with cosmetic dentistry. When she is not at work, she loves spending time with her family and friends. She has a fur baby ‘Meila’(Australian bulldog) who brings absolute joy and happiness every day.

Dr Heba Elbarki graduated in 1998 and has practiced in the Mornington Peninsula region for the last 17 years.

Heba has worked in both government and private practices.

She loves to put an emphasis on prevention and strongly believes that prevention is better then cure. Heba is a family dentist and loves most aspects of dentistry. When she is not working, she likes to read about Cross Stitches.

Our highly experienced and friendly team has been providing dental care to the Mornington Peninsula for over 20

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Small Business Festival is bringing big opportunities to town

The Mornington Peninsula’s inaugural Small Business Festival is now on. Kicking off with the launch event on Wednesday, August 2, at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, the festival offers a month-long program of practical and handson workshops, networking events, training sessions, engaging presentations from inspiring keynote speakers and more.

This new Mornington Peninsula Shire initiative was developed to support small businesses and foster a business environment for learning, connecting, upskilling and knowledge-sharing. The festival aims to energise businesses with new, inspired ways of thinking and shine light on innovative solutions needed for an evolving business landscape. Topics covered range from marketing, financial management and strategic business planning to staffing solutions, artificial intelligence and social media – so there really is something for everyone.

Not sure where to start? Here’s a taste of a few of the not-to-be-missed events:

• A Workforce Building Forum for local employers who are familiar with the challenges surrounding staff shortage issues and are looking for solutions. Learn about what kind of support is available to you, hear insights and success stories from like-minded businesses and share your own experiences.

• A community-led Jobs Expo to connect prospective employers, jobseekers, community support services and training organisations. Whether you are looking for employment, have vacancies you’d like to promote or offer resources to support both residents and businesses, come along to this free expo to chat all things jobs on the Peninsula.

• Various practical marketing workshops, with sessions on how to leverage tools such as the ever-trending ChatGPT and online design platform Canva, build skills in smartphone photography and videography, and master social media platforms such as TikTok and LinkedIn.

• An Innovation Strategy Workshop led by the award-winning Mo Works. For businesses who want to undergo a transformative growth and rise to the next level by unlocking innovation in their business model. Businesses who wish to participate must submit an Expression of Interest before August 12, so get in quick before places are filled. Attendees will leave equipped with real-life case studies, actionable strategies and a comprehensive workshop kit with resources and templates.

Don’t miss out on the chance to make new business connections, learn new skills and insights, develop strategic ideas and spark inspiration. See the full program at mpbusiness.com.au/smallbusinessfestival and book your events now. The Small Business Festival is supported by Mornington Peninsula Magazine and MP News Group.

MORNINGTON PENINSULA SHIRE

A: 2 Queen St, Mornington

A: 90 Besgrove St, Rosebud

A: 21 Marine Pde, Hastings

A: 1085 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Somerville

T: 1300 850 600

W: www.mornpen.vic.gov.au

Images by Katherine Cooper

Find all your office needs in one place

Peninsula Office Supplies is a family-owned business dedicated to serving the Mornington Peninsula’s growing office product needs. It provides solutions for stationery and office supplies, office furniture and equipment, business technology equipment, printing services, and industrial and corporate workwear.

Peninsula Office Supplies was established in 2017, and directors Kristen and Richard Leknius have more than 30 years’ experience in all aspects of the office products business. They are committed to building lasting, valuable, professional relationships within the community, predicated on trust, knowledge and outstanding service. Given their extensive

background in the field, you can be confident you're in good hands.

Customers enjoy a seamless business experience from the moment they call Peninsula Office Supplies. At first contact, clients appreciate the helpful expertise of a knowledgeable, informative staff member before being assigned a dedicated account manager at commencement of trading – the assurance of continuity in a single point of contact.

Peninsula Office Supplies offers prompt, free delivery of all goods in stock. Orders placed before 3pm are delivered the next working day. To explore exciting products and services that could benefit your business, visit the website today.

PENINSULA OFFICE SUPPLIES

A: Unit 4, 5 Cannery Court, Tyabb

T: 5972 2353

W: www.peninsulaofficesupplies.com.au

Your local small business with big business strength. We specialise in paper, stationery, inks & toners, chairs & desks, technology, packaging, kitchen, cleaning, workwear, education and art supplies.

Leading brands such as: Artline, Avery, Brother, Canon, Dymo, HP, Kensington, Marbig, Microsoft, Pilot, Post - It, Quill, Reflex, Rexel, Staedtler and more.

Hours 7am - 4.30pm Unit 4, 5 Cannery Crt, Tyabb www.onet.net.au/shop/en/peninsula

Shop online from your local store

In conversation with the Victorian Treasurer

It was standing room only at Cptn Jack's in Somerville in June as the Committee for Mornington Peninsula held its Victorian Budget briefing with Treasurer Tim Pallas. The committee put on a lunch followed by a members’ Q&A with more than 60 people attending.

It is vital that our region has conversations directly with key decision-makers at all levels of government. The Committee for Mornington Peninsula discussed with Mr Pallas the need to keep funding allocated for infrastructure projects within our region; how we can better advocate within a metropolitan Melbourne designation; and the importance of government needing to invest in road, public transport, and infrastructure upgrades.

During the forum, members asked questions relating to payroll tax concessions; inclusive workforces; additional taxes on business; infrastructure funding for projects on the Mornington Peninsula; and higher education training opportunities for young workers in our region.

Government must invest for the long term on the Mornington Peninsula. Over the next 10 years there will be a growing renewable energy economy in Hastings. This will mean jobs and local economic growth, and we must demand that government invest in where we live and work. What does this look like? It means

seriously better public transport services, a targeted increase in the supply of accommodation, and drastic improvement to infrastructure.

The committee would like to thank Hastings state Labor MP Paul Mercurio and his office for helping facilitate this event, as well as Hart Marine and Cptn Jack’s for hosting it. We hope to make this an annual event for our members where we can provide an opportunity for businesses and not-for-profits to engage directly with the most senior members of the government.

We now have a seat at the table with the most powerful figures in government, and we aren’t here just to keep that seat warm.

JOSH SINCLAIR

COMMITTEE FOR MORNINGTON PENINSULA

T: 0477 309 313

W: www.committeeformp.com.au

FB: CommitteeforMorningtonPeninsula

INSTA: committee4morningtonpeninsula

Josh Sinclair is CEO of the Committee for Mornington Peninsula

Committee for Mornington Peninsula CEO Josh Sinclair with Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas and Hastings state Labor MP Paul Mercurio.

Sorrento network forms in the spirit of co-operation

After a year of planning, the Spirit of Sorrento Community Network was launched at the Sorrento Portsea RSL recently. The network is made up of 20 community organisations from Sorrento and the surrounding area, including foundation groups the Sorrento Football Club, Sorrento Portsea RSL, Sorrento Community Centre, and the Sorrento Rotary and Lions clubs.

Network chair James Wright described the initiative as “a virtual network that links us more closely together in order to share all the available knowledge, skills, experience, resources, and

communication reach that is available to us throughout our community”.

Marketing manager Marg McInnes said the network would operate with a strong set of community values: being

collaborative, inclusive, respectful, philanthropic, and apolitical. “Spirit of Sorrento is a fantastic new concept enabling community groups to come together in support of each other,” Ms

McInnes said. “It is free to join and allows these groups to reach out to others for support with events, distribution of information to internal databases, and to grow stronger as one supportive community. Two recent events in which this network has come to fruition and supported others have been the Portsea Camp Masterchef Lunch and Sorrento Writers’ Festival.”

Any community groups wanting more information should email spiritofsorrento@gmail.com

Representatives of the Spirit of Sorrento Community Network.

Awards give your business the boost it deserves

Entries for the 2023 Mornington Peninsula Business Excellence Awards (MPBEA) are only open for two more weeks, so now is the time to enter and reap the rewards. In addition to the significant marketing and advertising prizes that are on offer for finalists and winners, nominating your business can lead to myriad new opportunities and important benefits.

On top of increasing brand awareness and strengthening team motivation, the validation that comes from an award like this can really build credibility and instil a new sense of trust in your brand on behalf of your customers, staff, partners and prospective employees. This trust in turn can encourage customer loyalty and wordof-mouth referrals.

"Winning the Business Excellence Award was the crowning achievement for our new business,” said Katie Binder, founder of The Peel Thing. “Validating our relentless pursuit of excellence and strategic innovation, it affirmed our direction and provided us with a confidence moving forward that has supported us to grow from strength to strength."

It is free to enter the MPBEA, and businesses of all sizes are encouraged to get involved. Entries close August 14. To find out more about categories and prizes and to submit a nomination, visit mpbusiness.com.au/businessawards. The 2023 Mornington Peninsula Business Excellence Awards are supported by MP News Group, Mornington Peninsula Magazine, 3MP, Chisholm Institute, and Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism Board.

MORNINGTON PENINSULA SHIRE

A: 2 Queen St, Mornington

A: 90 Besgrove St, Rosebud

A: 21 Marine Pde, Hastings

A: 1085 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Somerville

T: 1300 850 600

W: www.mornpen.vic.gov.au

Pictured: The team at The Peel Thing found winning the award was confirmation that they were headed in the right direction.

It’s our business to help yours grow

The Frankston Business Collective is a powerful network of more than 150 local business owners who have come together to support one another and promote the growth of businesses in the area. Launched in July 2022, over the past 12 months it has hosted 20 events, with more than 1000 attendees making the most of invaluable networking, development, support and education opportunities.

One of the major benefits of joining the FBC is the opportunity to attend regular networking events. These allow business owners to connect with one another,

exchange ideas, and build relationships. Networking promotes collaboration and growth, and has led to many new partnerships and increased business for their members.

The FBC also hosts other special events. This month there’s a well-being summit, and coming in October is the first Frankston Business Collective A.C.E. (Awards Conference Expo) Event. This full-day on October 5 begins with the conference that will include a panel of six inspirational and informative presenters. Once the conference wraps up, businesses will have the opportunity to gain exposure and attract new customers at the business expo. The day will be capped off with a celebration of the achievements of businesses at the cocktail presentation of the FBC Business Excellence Awards. A.C.E. early bird tickets are now available for $49 a person; this offer expires on August 31.

The FBC also provides access to valuable resources

and support, such as training and development opportunities for business owners, as well as mentorship and guidance from experienced entrepreneurs.

Finally, joining the Frankston Business Collective is a way for business owners to contribute to the growth and success of the community. By working together, FBC businesses support one another to create a stronger local economy.

For more details about Frankston Business Collective membership and events, please visit www. frankstonbusinesscollective.com.au or email CEO Jeff Rogut at ceo@frankstonbusinesscollective.com.au

FRANKSTON BUSINESS COLLECTIVE

T: 0456 418 428

W: www.frankstonbusinesscollective.com.au

FB: FrankstonBusinessCollective/ INSTA: frankstonbusinesscollective

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Photos: James Pyne Photography

FBC Wellbeing Summit: Nurturing Your Path to Wellbeing

Thursday August 24th, 9am-1pm The Brahma Kumaris Centre, Frankston Sth

August 2023 is The Frankston Business Collective Wellbeing Month, culminating in the Wellbeing Summit on Thursday August 24th.

This event promises to be a transformative gathering dedicated to help you care for your wellbeing. It has been designed to empower individuals to thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally, promoting overall wellbeing and personal development.

Through interactive sessions, and keynote presentations, the FBC Wellbeing Summit will delve into a diverse range of topics, including

mindfulness, stress management, nutrition, exercise, emotional intelligence, work-life balance, purposeful living, and much more. Discover cutting-edge research, evidence-based practices, and innovative approaches that can empower you to create a harmonious and fulfilling life.

Leave refreshed and motivated with tools to actively manage your mental health, your work and your business.

2023 Presenters...

Therese O’Neill Dr John Tickell

Amanda Kate Deb Mulqueen Scott Carson

Last year’s Wellbeing Summit

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PARC is keeping the community moving

What are your health goals this spring? What are you committing to yourself as we head into the warmer months?

This year, the Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) in Frankston is asking the community: “What does your Future You feel like?” Think about yourself in three or six months – what do you see? How do you feel? Do you see a stronger, healthier you? Do you feel more peaceful and content? Have you changed your routine to include time to focus on you and your well-being?

Whatever your Future You, whatever you want to achieve in your health goals, PARC membership can help you get there. Their experienced and friendly team are all about improving lives through activity and connection, and are ready to help you on your journey towards your best self.

The PARC team know how important it is to prioritise your health, and have

tailored solutions for older adults, active teens, or those of you who just love the water. Whether it is improving balance, building strength, or finding a community of peers to help you on your well-being journey, PARC pool, gym and classes have something for you.

Head into spring with a focus on your health and well-being. Inquire now to join PARC.

PENINSULA AQUATIC RECREATION CENTRE

A: 16N Cranbourne Rd, Frankston

T: 9781 8448

W: parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au

E: info@parcfrankston.com.au

FB: parcfrankston

INSTA: parcfrankston

Regular testing vital to detect cervical cancer

Learn Tai Chi

Enjoy the calmness and stillness of tai chi while gently exercising the body and the brain.

Classes held in Mt Martha and Somerville. All levels of experience and ability welcome.

For more information call 0418 566 216 or visit www.risingmoontaichi.net

Breathe. Relax. Enjoy.

Previously, the Pap smear was used to screen for cell changes in the cervix every two years. People with a uterus had to have a sample of cells taken by a doctor. New evidence from cervical cancer research has resulted in changes to the previous guidelines.

The test was renamed the cervical screening test, or CST, in 2017. Research has shown that cervical cancer is caused by high-risk strains of a virus called human papilloma virus, or HPV. Instead of having to visit a doctor for a speculum examination, people are shown how to collect a sample of cells from the vagina, which they do in private with a swab. It is painless and noninvasive. The swab is then sent to the

lab where it is tested for the presence of the high-risk HPV strains. If a high-risk strain is found, it’s recommended that a speculum examination be undertaken by a doctor to obtain a more accurate sample of cells for further testing to ensure no abnormalities are present. It is recommended to start cervical screening from age 25.

Call us at Sexual Health Options to book in for your CST now. Your health is our priority.

Because people can take the sample themselves, hopefully it will encourage more people to have this important screening test for cervical cancer. It is recommended to have one every five years.

SEXUAL HEALTH OPTIONS

A: 89 Young St, Frankston T: 8725 0172 W: www.sexualhealthoptions.com.au

Goldsmith Jewellers a Rosebud gem

With the recent redevelopment of Rosebud Plaza, Goldsmith Jewellers has completed a new shop fit-out to cement its status as your goto jewellery store. Founded on the belief that everyone deserves gorgeous jewellery, Goldsmith is a family business that combines beautiful design with amazing value.

Goldsmith offers a diverse range of jewellery and watches for any occasion. As well as what’s heralded as the largest range of Pandora on the Peninsula, you’ll find Thomas Sabo, Ellani and Bronzallure jewellery, Willow figurines and a new range of Michael Kors watches.

If you're searching for a special gift or looking to indulge in a well-deserved treat, Goldsmith

Jewellers is a destination that promises to leave a lasting impression. Whether it’s a timeless engagement ring, a statement Allure necklace or a delicate South Sea pearl pendant, there’s something to suit every discerning customer. Goldsmith Jewellers prides itself on providing a truly personalised shopping experience. The knowledgeable and friendly staff are passionate about jewellery and are dedicated to helping customers find the perfect piece. They also actively engage with the Rosebud Plaza community and frequently support local initiatives and events.

For gorgeous jewellery you can afford, it has to be Goldsmith.

GOLDSMITH JEWELLERS

A: Shop R049, Rosebud Plaza

T: 5982 3299

FB: goldsmithjewellersau

INSTA: goldsmithjewellersau

Connect with an inspirational author over lunch

Award-winning author, speaker and radio host Julie Fisher will be the guest at WomenConnect Frankston’s September lunch. When her third son, Darcy, was diagnosed with Down syndrome, Julie’s life took a dramatic and unexpected turn, which she documents in her first book, The Unexpected Journey. It covers the first 13 years of Darcy’s life and includes accounts of hospital and doctors’ visits, the help Julie received from the face-to-face support group she joined, and what they did to help Darcy thrive. “Writing my book allowed me to share the journey we had travelled so far and give readers a mum’s lived experience to help and support others,” she said.

WomenConnect Frankston’s lunch is on Wednesday, September 6, at Frankston RSL, 183 Cranbourne Rd, Frankston, from 11.30am-2.30pm. Tickets cost $69, or $650 for a table of 10, and include a glass of wine on arrival and a two-course meal with tea and coffee. Book on Facebook @WomenConnect Frankston, email womenconnect2018@ gmail.com or phone Michelle on 0405 512 999.

WomenConnect Frankston is dedicated to bringing local minds together over delicious lunches with enriching speakers, sharing, inspiring, networking and empowering within the community while contributing to local charities of choice.

Mornington Peninsula Magazine is a proud and long-term supporter of WomenConnect Frankston. See you there.

TSIC helps Signe get back in the water

Concussion is a common occurrence that affects one in five children by the time they reach 10. Signe, taking part in a recent surf lifesaving training camp, was struck by a surfboard. Immediately experiencing dizziness, a bloody nose, and pain, Signe sat out the remainder of the program.

Signe’s headache persisted for several days, causing her parents real concern. On their doctor’s recommendation, they reached out to The Sports Injury Clinic to book a specialised concussion appointment. “The physiotherapist

performed a post-injury assessment on Signe, set out a plan to safely return to activities, and provided us with

advice about competing at the state championships the following weekend,” said Signe’s father, Asger.

The Sports Injury Clinic’s post-injury assessment takes an evidence-based approach to concussion recovery, facilitating a safe but timely return to sport and life. Because Asger was attentive in getting Signe’s head injury assessed, they avoided a prolonged recovery with The Sports Injury Clinic’s expert guidance. With a structured plan, Asger was able to successfully manage Signe’s recovery at home.

If you think you, your child or your team might be at risk of concussion at some point in the future, book in for an assessment or baseline test with The Sports Injury Clinic today.

THE SPORTS INJURY CLINIC

A: 365-367 Nepean Highway, Frankston T: 9783 9990

W: www.tsic.com.au

FB: TSICPeninsula INSTA: tsic.com.au

Father’s Day the Olieve & Olie Way

Father’s Day is that special time of the year when we get to say thank you to the men who make a difference every day. Olieve & Olie love spoiling the men in their lives with their skin care products to pamper, protect and let them know how much they care. Some of their favourite products would be the Shaving Gel, which is suitable for all skin types and especially suited for sensitive skin. It provides a close shave and doesn’t cause any irritation or dry out the skin. It’s the ideal product for the busy man as it doubles as a cleanser. Another is Olieve & Olie’s Salt Scrub Jar, which provides a vigorous scrub, as it’s created with coarse salt and olive oil – perfect for hardworking hands and feet – whereas their Salt & Sugar Scrub Pouch provides a gentle scrub in a refreshing blend of Peppermint, Spearmint, Rosemary, Tea Tree and Lemon.

You also can’t go past their Hand & Body Wash, as it provides a deep cleansing effect while protecting and nourishing the skin. It won’t strip your skin of its natural oils, which means it can be used as a face cleanser and shampoo – the perfect addition to any man’s routine. Explore these and more, including their Olie range and handmade soaps, to give him the Olieve & Olie experience by shopping at their factory shopfront, shopping online or finding your nearest stockist via their website.

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by Stephanie Johnson

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

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Aries: Are your creative juices flowing? Are you on fire with new ideas and plans? The Nodes of Destiny moved into your Zodiac Sign last month, triggering a new chapter in your life. This is a season of abundance as long as you stay focused. You may have to remove some obstacles first.

Taurus: The lucky planet Jupiter is moving through your Zodiac Sign urging you to make the most of your resources. This is not the time to be taking others for granted or for squirrelling away for the future. Jupiter is about growth. So the question is: how can you improve your fortunes?

Gemini: A change of scenery is prescribed by the planets for Geminis this month. You could start by rearranging the furniture in your home, change the colour scheme or set up a special room of your own. On the other hand, you may take a short trip or two. Cancer: The planet Pluto is in the relationship sector of your Solar Chart. This means that your primary partnership is under scrutiny. This is not a new situation. Pluto has been in this area of your chart, on and off, for some time. It’s time to commit, one way or another.

Leo: You are a Leo and love to celebrate. Whether the occasion is large or small, it’s time to vibe with your tribe. A special occasion, birthday gathering or other event is coming up. But who needs an excuse? The idea is to do at least one thing that celebrates you and your achievements in life.

Virgo: August sees you tap into your superpower: organisation. Planets Mercury and Mars start the month in your Zodiac Sign, giving you an energy surge. You may go out and about more than usual, but it’s more likely that you withdraw from social events and work on a very personal project.

Libra: Sitting on the fence is something that you do well, as you can see both sides of everyone’s stories. Sometimes this holds you back, as you procrastinate. Now it’s a positive because something is going on behind the scenes and you need your intermediary skills. It’s time to fend and befriend.

Scorpio: You move ahead in life through your partnerships in August. This could be a positive boost in your personal life or links with a work associate or contract. Influencers are your best friends this month as you seek to shine in your chosen profession. It’s time to call in favours.

Sagittarius: August sees you seeking greener pastures. This could be a temporary fix such as a quick trip to a favourite destination, or you could look further afield. Overseas travel plans, a change of job or a house move could be in the pipeline. Fortune favours the brave, as the saying goes.

Capricorn: You are a stable and consistent person who knows that slow and steady wins the race. This month challenges that edict, particularly when it comes to joint resources. August sees you do a personal stocktake of where and how you share and invest your income. Your confidence is strong.

Aquarius: Your connection to your siblings or neighbours is somewhat tenuous this month. An old hurt or memory may surface to be healed, or perhaps you have reached your own limit and have simply had enough. The issue is likely to be connected to family property or money.

Pisces: Your health is highlighted. A change on the work front, or in another area of your daily life, prompts the need to focus on your health and well-being. Extra personal responsibilities may need to be shouldered, and these require you to ensure that you maintain habits that are conducive to optimal health.

Pre-loved fashion to go

When a fabulous new fashion outlet opens on Mornington's buzzy Main St, Peninsula fashionistas are on high alert. But when this stylish new boutique is offering imported European fashion as well as the most desirable Australian labels at surprisingly affordable prices, the word spreads fast. Tall, willowy Maria, who looks like she just stepped off a catwalk herself, and her stylish mother Maggie have created more than a go-to hot spot for prestige garments, shoes and accessories. Maria has also created a meeting place for those who love to browse and buy, those happy to sell, and those who just want to drop in and admire the

constantly changing stock. It's a happy, friendly place where everyone joins in with discussions of when and how to wear what. Those reorganising their wardrobes are offered the opportunity to ‘rent a rack’ and showcase their pre-loved treasures for an initial two weeks. Lucky buyers can choose from knockout wedding gowns and hand-beaded evening dresses to the more casual but high-end daywear. "It's sustainable fashion," says Maria. "The buyer, the seller, the browser, everybody wins, including the environment."

BY PAT LAWSON-BLACK MUSE OF STYLE

Open: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm

A: 197 Main St, Mornington

T: 0438 897 488

W: www.museofstyle.com.au

Have a heart and support charity’s vital work

The average racehorse’s career usually ends when they’re about eight, but horses can live into their late 20s and 30s. A large percentage go on to breed and find equestrian homes, but what happens to the others?

Racing Hearts is a registered charity providing mental health support through equineassisted counselling and psychotherapy, during which our clients work with our incredible team of retired racehorses.

A large part of our charity’s work is taking in retired racehorses for rehabilitation and support in transitioning to the next phase of their life. We estimate it costs us about $15,000 on average to rehabilitate each horse. We do not receive government money or any other substantial funding support, relying on donations and our counselling practice to make ends meet.

We invite you to sponsor a retired racehorse with us. In return, you will receive newsletter updates on what’s happening at Racing Hearts, and VIP invitations to our events where you will have the opportunity to meet your sponsored horse. Horses available for sponsorship can be found at www.racinghearts.com.au/sponsor-aretired-racehorse/

Corporate sponsors interested in supporting us can email Lisa@racinghearts.com.au

RACING HEARTS EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY

A: 82 Bittern-Dromana Rd, Balnarring  T: 0452 045 046

W: www.racinghearts.com.au

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Sponsor a Retired Racehorse

Many retired racehorses struggle to find suitable homes after their racing careers. Help us to help them.

We are also looking for major corporate sponsors and assistance with fundraising events.

Donate here: https://www.racinghearts.com.au/sponsor-a-retired-racehorse/ Contact Lisa on Lisa@racinghearts.com.au

MARKETS

We try to confirm all markets with organisers before publication, however, we are not responsible for late changes.

EVERY DAY

Dromana Indoor Market: 80+ indoor stalls & hairdresser; 110 Nepean Highway (down from Aldi); 10am-5pm Market 3196: 300+ indoor stalls & café, something for everyone; 279 Wells Rd, Chelsea Heights; 10am-5pm

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Main St, Mornington: between Cromwell & Albert streets; 9am-3pm

FRIDAY AUG 4

Soul Night Market: a festive, foodie and makers market, Peninsula Community Theatre, 91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington; 5-9pm

SATURDAY AUGUST 5

Red Hill Community Market: Red Hill Recreation Reserve; 8am-2pm

SUNDAY AUGUST 6

Boneo Lions Club Sunday Market: Rosebud foreshore opposite Fourth Ave; first Sunday of month, 7am-1pm

SATURDAY AUGUST 12

Crib Point Community Market: indoor & outdoor stalls, Cribby Koala treasure hunt for kids; Crib Point Community House, 7 Park Rd; second Saturday of month, 9am-1pm Rosebud Community School: 120+ stalls, handmade and new items, produce and plants, second Saturday of month, Nepean Hwy, the old carnival site on Rosebud Foreshore (opp 7-Eleven), 8am-1pm

Somerville Saturday Market: 2A Eramosa Rd; second Saturday of month; variety of stalls, op-shop open as well; 8.30am12.30pm

SUNDAY AUGUST 13

Mornington Racecourse Craft Market: 300+ stalls, animal farm & face painting for kids; Racecourse Rd, 9am-2pm

SATURDAY AUGUST 19

Boneo Community Market: third Saturday of the month, cnr Boneo and Limestone roads, 8am- noon

FRIDAY AUGUST 25

Melbourne Street Food Awards Heat 2: see who will reach grand final and be crowned Melbourne’s best; Food Yard Mornington, 1000A Nepean Highway; 5-8pm

SATURDAY AUGUST 26

Dromana Community Market: family-friendly experience, fresh seasonal produce & locally crafted products; Dromana Community Park, Point Nepean Rd; 8am-1.30pm

SUNDAY AUGUST 27

Mt Eliza Farmers’: Mount Eliza Village Green; fourth Sunday of month, 9am-1pm

for a full list of all markets scan QR code or go to our website www.morningtonpeninsulamagazine. com.au/whats-on

IF YOU RUN A MARKET you can be listed online for free, go to website above and fill in form

Tuck in to a memorable weekend of paella and pinot

After the sold-out success of Pork & Pinot in June, Montalto’s sister estate Tucks at Red Hill is excited to announce Paella & Pinot. On Saturday, August 12, and Saturday, August 26, Tucks is reigniting the fire pits and welcoming back live musicians for two winter events to remember, with its new heated marquee on site to ensure both dates are guaranteed all-weather events. The menu will feature such delights as wood-fired pork,

potato, salsa verde, burnt cabbage and pepper salad for $26; wood-fired porchetta and apple salad roll for $20; and paella with Peninsula mussels, cuttlefish, prawns and pork for $22. The fare will be accompanied by plenty of Montalto and Tucks pinot noir, along with lots of other wines from both estates.

So bring a picnic rug, blanket, deck chair, warm jacket, friends, family and your four-legged companion – Tucks loves pups – and sample some of the best food and wine the Peninsula has to offer (no BYO food or drinks; no wine-tastings). Tickets cost $20 for adults, including a glass of Tucks pinot noir, rosé or pinot gris on the day, and $10 for kids, including a soft drink. Pre-sale tickets are available now at www.tuckswine.com.au/paella_and_ pinot/, and tickets will also be available at the door on the day for $25/$15.

German bakery reveals top-class goods

The Bavarian word for snack, ‘brotzeit’ – literally ‘bread time’ – speaks volumes about the value of bread in Germany and its position at the foreground of their food culture. It’s time to learn what we’ve been missing out on. It's bread time, so expand your appreciation of this underrated staple food at Bütterken Bakery, where bread enters the spotlight.

Anita and Hendrik, who have been introducing locals to an extensive range of German bread products since opening Bütterken Bakery at Mount Eliza last November, have found their customer base rapidly

growing. Those who came first for the pretzels have since begun exploring other artisan-quality products: schwarzbrot, a German black bread; dark rye; and German-style cakes, including bee stings. Increasing in popularity is the dinnele, a delicious pizza-like dish with toppings including sour cream, potato, gruyère and bacon. This ‘lecker’ (yummy) treat is generally served from 11am onwards. Every product at Bütterken Bakery is made on site using natural ingredients and, wherever possible, local organic produce.

A light-filled, undercover dining space at the back of the bakery provides the perfect spot to enjoy a coffee and a meal or cake. Seated at tables, customers can see the baking process themselves through viewing windows. Not only entertaining to watch, the glass bakery serves as an example of one of Bütterken Bakery’s key values: transparency.

The authenticity of the bakery owners themselves is

translated into the service and products they provide. Anita and Hendrik genuinely care about quality and health, creating artisan-quality, superior flavoured bread that is good for you, with options for all tastes and dietary preferences. They are also conscientious about sustainability, using local seasonal produce and sustainable business practices.

With delicious German bread products folded into a business you can be proud to support, Bütterken Bakery is set to rise.

BÜTTERKEN BAKERY

Hours: Tuesday-Friday 8am-4pm; Saturday-Sunday 8am-2pm

A: Shop 2/54 Mount Eliza Way, Mount Eliza

T: 7042 1010

W: butterkenbakery.com.au

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A Mexican feast for the senses

Vibrant, fresh and fun – a description that applies equally to the food and decor at Tres Mexican Restaurant in Seaford, where an explosion of flavour and colour awaits.

Discover a varied menu including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, as well as an extensive selection of dishes for children. Mouthwatering bang bang corn, cajun jalapeño poppers, prawn tacos, tres nachos, and everybody's favourite Mexican sweet treat, churros, are always in demand. The choice of margaritas – classic, spicy or frozen – is irresistible, and walls of bright Frieda Kahloinspired murals enhance the fiesta ambience.

The appeal of Tres Mexican as the go-to party restaurant is further reinforced by the popularity of a special staff member: Bella, the robot waiter. Bella will bring food to the table and, on special occasions, sing 'Happy Birthday' to celebrating guests. It's a highlight for both kids and adults. Join Tres Mexican for its own first birthday on September 3, when an evening of live music and frivolity is planned. For a unique dine-in experience, teaming delicious food with bright, uplifting surrounds, Tres Mexican is the perfect place.

TRES MEXICAN

A: 132 Nepean Highway, Seaford

T: 9785 3010

W: www.tresmexican.com.au

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At TRES MEXICAN

we offer meals of excellent quality and invite you to try our delicious food.

The key to our success is simple: providing quality, consistent food that tastes great every single time. We pride ourselves on serving our customers delicious genuine dishes like: Mexican

Eat delicious food. Grab a drink. But most of all, relax! We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your continued support.

We are celebrating our 1st birthday on September 3rd

Ten Minutes by Tractor introduces a new dining experience

The team behind 2 Chef Hat restaurant Ten Minutes by Tractor has launched its newest dining experience: Allis Wine Bar. On the site of the Ten Minutes by Tractor cellar door, Allis offers a relaxed and intimate atmosphere, showcasing a carefully curated wine list along with a sustainable food menu.

“Allis further demonstrates our dedication to bringing great wine and food together in a way that provides a memorable experience for our guests and where they walk away having learnt or experienced something new,” said owner Martin Spedding.

Allis's menu is fresh, innovative, and designed to showcase the winery's low-waste food philosophy. Guests can indulge in the à la carte

menu or try wine flights, coupled with small snacks and morsels to complement each wine they taste.

The wine list features iconic producers from around the world as well as a selection of rare back vintage wines from the estate paired with a menu showcasing produce from the Ten Minutes by Tractor regenerative farm and wider Mornington Peninsula.

Allis is now open and reservations are recommended. For more information, visit www. alliswinebar.com.au/

TEN MINUTES BY TRACTOR

A: 1333 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Main Ridge

T: 5989 6455

W: www.alliswinebar.com.au

E: allis@tenminutesbytractor.com.au

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Place your bids for a killer night out

Would you like to win a fully catered murder mystery dinner party for up to 20 people while helping our own Miss World Australia finalist raise money for charity? Here’s how you can.

Peninsula woman Becky Wolfe is hoping to raise $35,000 for children’s charity Variety as one of Victoria’s representatives in the Miss World Australia final on the Gold Coast on August 18. Among her fundraising efforts is an online auction she’s running for Murder At Dendron Estate, a black-tie Halloween dinner party at Mount Eliza’s heritage-listed Dendron Estate in Wooralla Drive. The party will include a three-course meal prepared by a mystery chef with wines matched to each course, and there are canapes and champagne on arrival. By mutual agreement, you could even arrange for the party to be held on another date and without a theme.

The online auction opens on August 1 and closes at 8pm on August 10. Register at https://app.galabid.com/varietybeckywolfe/ items or scan the QR code for your chance to win a brilliant night out for you, your family, friends and workmates, and help Becky get to her fundraising goal.

Laughing Lark will bring a smile to your face

Laughing Lark Cafe envisioned its customers long before they started streaming through the doors in June this year. The design and menu of this trendy new urban cafe, conveniently located just outside Frankston's Bayside Centre, demonstrates thoughtful consideration of its diverse community, creating an experience inclusive of all.

Catching up for a cheeky coffee and bite to eat with mum friends? You'll appreciate space to manoeuvre and park prams, and the generous selection of children's meals will appease fussy kids. Convening with colleagues to discuss a project? The availability of free Wi-Fi and power at each

table is a definite drawcard, as is the option to arrange group catering for the meeting beforehand. Joining the extended family for lunch? Everyone's tastes are catered for, whether their appetite is for light or hearty fare, traditional meals or something new. Those whose preference is for vegetarian or vegan dishes will be delighted with the bounty of flavourful options presented.

Customers have already begun asserting themselves as regulars, so strong is the appeal of this new cafe that ticks all the boxes. Planned or impromptu, try this venue for your next coffee or meal outing. You'll be pleased you discovered Laughing Lark Cafe.

THE LAUGHING LARK CAFÉ

A: 1/16 Clyde Street Mall, Frankston

T: 0451 642 859

W: www.laughinglark.com.au

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Sk8ing to gr8ness: Eleven Sk8house Figure Skating Club members picked up a stunning 14 medals at last month’s national championships in Bunbury, WA. Competing against the nation’s best, the skaters took part in events such as dance – compulsory, style and free dance – as well as freeskating and figures on their way to nine golds, four silvers and a bronze, as well as multiple nearpodium finishes. The club said it was especially proud of Thomas Sparks, Victor Arias and Alex Hickey, who were all offered a place to represent Australia at the World Skate Oceania roller-skating competition this month.

Kevin and Bernadine Geary

Carissa Domrow

Victor Arias

Velvet Vandersluis

Thomas Sparks

Alex Hickey

Paige Joynson

Anthony Matthews

Sierra Fisher

Makenzie Waddingham

Fifty-five years of service: Outgoing Mornington Lions president Aileen Shaw and incoming president David Lewis held the Lions’ annual changeover dinner with club members, Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Steve Holland and guests, all of whom were entertained by the Royal Australian Navy Woodwind Quintet. Cr Holland gave an overview of the shire and thanked the Lions club for the continuous good work done throughout the community. Awards were presented to two Mornington Lions members for their outstanding service and a total of $40,000 was dispersed on the night. Presentations were made to The Bays Hospital, Mornington Park Primary School, Mornington Secondary College, Sailability, Beyond Blue, The Stroke Foundation, Mornington Sea Scouts, Advanced Training College, Mornington Community Support Centre, and Angel Flight. Like-minded citizens are always welcome to come along to a Lions meeting. Contact David Lewis on 0419 972 997.

Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Steve Holland, past president Aileen Shaw and Roy Francis with cheques for Beyond Blue and The Stroke Foundation.

Incoming Mornington Lions president David Lewis.

Past president Aileen Shaw with the MC for the evening, Stan Fear.

The Bays Hospital CEO Jade Phelan accepts the cheque for a chemotherapy infusion pump and chair for the new Comprehensive Cancer Centre.

Holidaymakers look to their own backyard

Stephen from Holiday Rentals Australia is predicting a big summer for domestic travel as discretionary spending tightens and those itching to have a break away from home look inside Australia for places to unwind and explore. While it has been an unusually quiet winter for holiday rentals, Stephen expects the industry will thrive again once the weather starts to get warmer and domestic travellers seek out quality accommodation within their own country.

“Demand for properties doesn’t just extend to the stereotypical Peninsula second home,” he said. “Apartments closer to the city retain year-round interest, making them not only a good investment for a second property, but a perfect bolt-hole for those wanting to add an element of occasional city life into their existing lifestyle.”

Holiday Rentals Australia already works on behalf of owners wanting exactly that, often consulting on prospective purchases to make sure owners get the best return for their investment before they sign on the dotted line.

If you have an investment apartment or are considering an investment property purchase, get in touch with Stephen for some genuine and refreshingly honest advice.

HOLIDAY RENTALS AUSTRALIA

T: 0435 768 514

W: www.holidayrentalsaustralia.com.au

PENINSULA STYLE

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To enter, become a member of Mornington Peninsula Magazine at www.morningtonpeninsulamagazine.com.au/vip-area, then check out @ MornPenMag on Facebook and Instagram to complete all the entry steps on the competition post.

The Fonda console is a beautiful piece marrying marble with a fluted body.

property home garden

Jorg’s solution this winter

Completing rejuvenation

of problematic wet

areas is what Jorg Melzer does best. As the owner/ operator of Bayside Grout Solutions, he’s the expert at giving your shower and bath areas some extra attention to prolong their life.

No one wants a leaking shower, especially in winter when it’s more likely to remain wet due to the colder environment. To achieve this ‘like-new’ appearance of your shower recess, Jorg replaces the grout and all the seals and polishes all the surfaces so that the shower looks and acts like new again. This is typically completed in one day, and your shower will be ready to use in 48 hours.

Give the kitchen, laundry and bathroom splashbacks some muchneeded attention too, because – you guessed it – Jorg can also help with that.

BAYSIDE GROUT SOLUTIONS

A: Somerville M: 0424 843 358

BEFORE AFTER

Two unique settings share an idyllic lifestyle

LIFESTYLE HASTINGS

Located right in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula, homeowners are spoilt for choice at Lifestyle Hastings. The proximity to beaches, wineries, restaurants, cafes, markets, golf courses, boating and fishing is second to none.

The central location allows for easy commutes, 20 minutes from the city of Frankston and less than 20 minutes from Mornington. It is also less than 20 minutes from Balnarring Beach, Merricks Beach, and Coolart Wetlands and Historic Homestead.

Whether you’re a homebody choosing to spend your days cooking with the local produce from

the weekend farmers’ markets, or you prefer to immerse yourself in any one of the live concerts and events that shape the calendar year, there is something for everyone at Lifestyle Hastings.

LIFESTYLE BITTERN

In the serene Peninsula town of Bittern you will find the idyllic coastal community that is Lifestyle Bittern. With Gunnamatta, Rosebud, and the Peninsula Hot Springs just a short drive away, residents benefit from the community’s central location. Ashcombe Maze and Lavender Gardens is another local favourite, with a year-round Lavender Labyrinth stretching across 10ha.

Mornington's popular craft market, local events and concerts add to the vibrant community spirit. With easy access to public transport, major shopping centres, and recreational facilities, residents can effortlessly embrace the Peninsula's culture and nature, indulging in golf, local produce, and galleries.

Lifestyle Bittern is where culture and nature collide, where you can explore everything the Mornington Peninsula has to offer and spend your days however you choose!

LIFESTYLE COMMUNITIES

A: 17 Booker Rise, Bittern

A: 240 High St, Hastings

T: 1300 351 589

W: www.lifestylecommunities.com.au

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Stylish, tailored design and build solutions for period and modern extensions

Tailored design and construction solutions. New builds, renovations and extensions. Intelligent design. Informed project management. Excellent construction. Heritage overlay specialists. A committed customer first’ approach. A proven history of outstanding results. Stress-free design and construction. Commitment to premium quality at every stage. Proven processes, systems and people. Every project is individual and solutions bespoke. From start to finish, everything is managed professionally.

Keep warm this winter with Australian-made curtains

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

Custom-made curtains from dollar curtains + blinds can preserve up to 20 per cent of the total heat in your home by creating a trapped layer of air between the fabric and the window, which results in an insulating air pocket.

Choose from dollar curtains + blinds’ extensive fabric selection and match with the latest tracking, pelmets and designer finishes. Enjoy the benefits of complete light control, room darkening, absolute privacy and improved insulation throughout every season.

For more than 50 years, dollar curtains + blinds have provided quality Australian-made curtains at a great price, all manufactured locally in their Melbourne workrooms.

Contact their Mornington or Moorabbin Airport teams today for your free design, measure and quote. If you’re building a new home, then dc+b can also provide expert advice and a free quote off your house plans. Both stores are open Monday to Friday from 9am-5.30pm and Saturdays 9am-5pm.

DC+B

A: Shop C4, Peninsula Home, 1128-1132 Nepean Highway, Mornington

T: 5975 3655

E: mornington@dollarcurtains.com.au

A: Store 15, Kingston Central Plaza, 288 Centre Dandenong Rd, Moorabbin Airport

T: 9566 8200

E: moorabbin@dollarcurtains.com.au

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What is a real estate database?

Real estate agents often boast about the size of their database, suggesting it is a selling advantage for their vendors. At that point a vendor is thinking or encouraged to think a large database means lots of prospective buyers for their property. In reality, the size is largely irrelevant to a vendor’s ability to sell their home quickly and/or for the highest price.

Real estate databases are customer

relationship management software tools, or CRMs, that help agencies easily track and organise all communications with everyone they meet. To be useful they rely heavily on accuracy and currency of the information.

Some have been built up over many years and are as huge as claimed, but they may also be full of redundant information, out-ofdate contacts, double-ups and errors, with data entered over time by a passing parade of agents. Newer databases have been set up using more recent technology, enabling better filtering and accuracy.

Some franchised agencies pretend to share one large database between offices, implying that they have a phonebook of ready buyers. In practice, many individual

franchisees fiercely guard their own database with no sharing of information. In addition, some individual agents never actually share their personal database with the rest of their team, consciously keeping their ‘hot’ contacts out of the company database.

Cutting through the noise, all agents have buyers that may be suitable for your home. However, the most reliable ‘database’ is the one with active buyers looking for a home like yours right now, and only a proactive agent will have that information at their fingertips. Irrespective of the size of an agent’s database, the single most important criteria is still the agent: how hard they will work for you, and whether you can trust them from the very first meeting.

COASTAL AGENTS

A: 50 Ranelagh Drive, Mount Eliza

M: Liz, 0417 559 992

M: Meg, 0400 190 242

W: www.coastalagents.com.au

Awards honour those who preserve our heritage

Sorrento’s Continental Hotel, Koala Habitat in Somers and Mornington’s Old Post Office were among the winners of Mornington Peninsula Shire’s 2023 Heritage Awards in June. The awards, a joint program of the shire and the National Trust’s Mornington Peninsula branch, “celebrated some shining examples from our local community who’ve preserved and restored heritage places on our Peninsula”, the shire said.

Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Steve Holland thanked the winners “for their dedication to their heritage knowledge, craft and effort to restore and maintain our heritage places”.

The winners were:

Restoration of a heritage place: St Andrews Church, Rye; Edna Dunk Memorial Clock Tower, Rosebud; McCrae Lighthouse; Continental Hotel, Sorrento

Sustainability and/or greening of a heritage place: Koala Habitat, Somers

Individual award for service to heritage restoration on the Mornington Peninsula: National Trust Mornington Peninsula president Judy Walsh

Excellence in interpretation: Mornington Old Post Office; Red Hill Station Reserve.

For more about the awards, go to mornpen.vic.gov.au/heritageawards

Solid Merbau Timber Screens

Hand crafted with all components secured with glue & screws for longevity. Available in the following sizes:

900 wide x 1800 high - $215

900 wide x 2100 high - $230

900 wide x 2400 high - $260

900 wide x 2700 high - $290

Pre-oiling also available for a little extra and we can deliver!!

All our screens are made using the highest quality timber to ensure your timber privacy screens never distort or age prematurely. Fixed using the highest quality stainless steel screws – your new timber screens will look great for years to come!

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Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Steve Holland with the winners of the 2023 Heritage Awards.

The beauty of reclaimed timber

It’s no secret that Australians love timber furniture in their homes. For those who value a contemporary look but environmentally-friendly materials, fill your living and dining space with the beautiful grains of natural reclaimed timbers. Reclaimed timbers include elm, teak and pine that can be recycled and repurposed to create furniture pieces. It provides a gorgeous rustic look with imperfections such as cracks, splits and uneven surfaces. Each piece is incredibly unique and tells a story of its history. When paired with modern features such as black metal legs and intricate design accents, this timber can bring depth to your interior while providing a modern contemporary feel. By embracing the earthiness and uniqueness of this aesthetic, you

can achieve a bold industrial style with a touch of rustic character. We love the new Monaco collection showcasing a slatted fluted leg design made from teak for a striking contrast. Its black painted underframe gives it a contemporary edge and makes it a statement piece in your dining or living space.

To soften this look, pair reclaimed timber with fresh décor and a soft rug underfoot. Bring the outdoors in with organic statement pieces that offer a design that will instantly relax your space and complement the rustic vibe. Both stylish and sustainable, reclaimed timber helps to support the environment without sacrificing your home aesthetic.

Make your house feel like a home and discover furniture and homewares collections that will live with you through every moment. OZ Design. For Life.

OZ DESIGN FURNITURE MORNINGTON

A: Showroom D4, Peninsula Home, 1128-1132 Nepean Highway, Mornington T: 8560 1137

W: www.ozdesignfurniture.com.au

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A touch of luxury and exceptional care in the heart of Mount Eliza

John Matthies and his family have been designing awardwinning, luxury boutique residential accommodation for people requiring aged care for more than 60 years and are among Victoria's longest-serving providers.

John is no stranger to providing care for people. His mother was a registered nurse, and back in the ‘60s they often had people who needed care stay in their family home. Her passion was ensuring that each resident received exceptional care, and she passed that commitment on to her children.

The values John inherited from his mother remain around the residents’ care. Treat people how you like to be treated, and he carries this principle with him today in every aspect of being a leading aged care service provider.

John and the Australian Aged Care Group Pty Ltd’s vision is to give the community a premium, hotel-style aged care residence, together with superior care. AACG’s facilities give people high-quality, state-of-the-art accommodation they would love to reside in at the heart of the community they currently live in, making it easier for family and friends to visit regularly.

These premium facilities are designed for people who are more accustomed to high-end comfort and can spend their golden years enjoying these comforts without sacrificing their lifestyle. These are all things John looks forward to enjoying himself one day.

Considering the Matthies’ impressive family history, the company's motto ‘Exceptional Care Built on Solid Foundations’ is evidenced by its continued success, with Mt Eliza Gardens Aged Care opening soon. For more information, call 9600 0828.

AUSTRALIAN AGED CARE GROUP PTY LTD

A: 235 Canadian Bay Rd, Mount Eliza

T: 9600 0828

W: mtelizagardens.com.au