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Charting their own course Winter has bitten hard, and many Victorians are dreaming of heading north. During the pandemic, Ian and Danielle Burns did more than just book a winter getaway – the longtime Mornington Peninsula residents sold their house, bought a Leopard 46 catamaran and set sail indefinitely.

Sitting on their catamaran Ruby Blue, anchored at Pancake Creek in Queensland, Danielle talks about their new life at sea.

“Ian had always wanted to live on a boat. We met at the Rye Yacht Club when we were teenagers in 1980, so I knew he was a sailing tragic. I’ve never been interested in

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sailing. I was busy being the Puberty Blues girl – watching the boys strut their stuff, going to get the pies and Big Ms, laying on the beach in my bikini.”

The couple worked hard for many years running their building business and raising their three children. “When the kids were young, every holiday we went on Ian would stop at a marina to walk around and look at boats. The kids would say, ‘Oh, not this again’ and Ian would ask me, ‘Do you reckon you could live on a boat one day?’ And I’d laughingly answer, ‘That’ll be your next wife. I’m not doing that’.”

Fast-forward to 2019: their children had grown up and had children of their own, they were still working hard and had both survived cancer. Danielle knew for their health’s sake they couldn’t keep working at the pace they had been. They needed to make a big life change. “I knew Ian had always wanted to do this and I wanted him to slow down, so we seriously began looking at boats.

Once I began watching the YouTube videos Ian had been following about ‘live-aboards’ (people living permanently

on their boats), I was hooked. We had planned to go to Europe and sail there until COVID happened.”

In 2020 Danielle and Ian sold their house and bought Ruby Blue in Brisbane. They were allowed to fly to Brisbane during the pandemic because the catamaran was now their home. “We did a lot of work at the beginning to make it our own. Ian is fanatical about knowing how everything works and he’s a mastermind at fixing things. It’s been like stepping into a previously unknown world, meeting sailors from all around the world, living laid-back and happy live-aboard lives.”

Family and friends from the Peninsula have stayed with the couple on board and the plan is to head south each summer to spend time back on land. They’ve even met one of the YouTube families that inspired their lifechanging adventures. “We bought the boat without even seeing it. We knew exactly the style of boat we wanted so we just did it. Looking back, it was really crazy, the craziest thing we’d ever done. It’s absolutely magic.”

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During the world’s longest COVID lockdown here in Victoria, Kristie Evans, schoolteacher and mum of two primary school-age sons, wanted to do something to help her Mornington Peninsula community but didn’t know exactly what. “I felt a bit useless,” Kristie says. “Then I listened to an audio book by Dr Vivek Murthy called Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World.” Published in April 2020, the book examines the importance of human connection, the impact of loneliness on our health and the power of community.

“The book kept resonating with me. That’s when I thought, ‘I love connecting people’. In the classroom I love connecting students. I love helping people feel part of a community.”

Kristie had the idea to connect people through conversation and share it, to make visible people who are living life their way. Connecting Good People, the Instagram page and podcast was born.

“The idea of bringing people together was married with the fact that when we moved to the Peninsula eight years ago it took me ages to find my people. We came here from the city yearning for community and I didn’t find a warm welcoming hug when I arrived. I thought surely other people are feeling the same way.”

The project is succeeding at connecting people with new collaborations and friendships being made. “I just want people to meet other people that they otherwise wouldn’t meet.”

The podcast conversations with “backyard rock stars”, as Kristie calls them, have covered topics from mental health to writing to business to culture and more.

Connecting Good People has grown in ways Kristie hadn’t imagined. Podcast guest Max Johnson suggested Kristie do the conversations live with an audience at Antipodes Bookshop and Gallery in Sorrento. “I thought that would be super cool. Those moments get me excited. I was nervous though that no one would show up. Josie Jones was my conversation guest and people have been asking when the next one is.”

new project begins in August. Max and Kristie are excited to host Welcome to Community at Jackie Jones in Rosebud. Jackie Jones is Max’s retail concept space designed for community gatherings. “Welcome to Community is intended as the warm welcoming hug into your own community. Max is so good at creating the space to do that. I’m really excited to work with him on it.

It will be a regular catch-up evening; we want to bring together people who’ve lived here for years with new people and have a social occasion for people to converse and connect.”

The first Welcome to Community at Jackie Jones will be held on Monday, August 1, 6-8pm. It’s a free event open to all, with drinks at bar prices. Follow Connecting Good People on Instagram @connectinggoodpeople and find a link to the podcast there too.

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Changing lives one coffee at a time Not everyone gets an easy start in life.

Homeground Café, tucked in the Tanti community in Mornington, is doing its best to level the playing field by giving young people who’ve been dealt some tough cards a chance to get ahead.

Homeground is a social enterprise that succeeds in engaging and supporting young people to learn valuable work and life skills through a 12-week traineeship program. This little neighbourhood café has built a loyal following on consistently great coffee, delicious café fare and warm hospitality, and it also happens to be changing lives for the better.

“I was a volunteer youth worker for several years,” says Homeground co-founder Sam Hearn. “I knew the Peninsula had some of the highest unemployment rates for young people in Victoria, so that was something I wanted to make a difference in. I’d worked in hospitality and had good friends who owned hospitality businesses, particularly Commonfolk Coffee. I was inspired to

bring together great business skills with a real heart for people in need in the community.”

Homeground opened in December 2017, and the hardworking team are proud they’re still open post-COVID lockdowns. “The need for what we do is greater than ever because of the impact of COVID,” Sam says. During COVID, Homeground started a neighbourhood food-sharing program called In This Together, which continues today.

Volunteers prepare 100 meals a week ready for people in need who call in.

Over the past four and a half years, 70 young people have completed Homeground’s traineeship program. Their circumstances vary but they may have experienced homelessness, mental or physical health challenges, family breakdown, or disability. “It’s been great to see trainees go from strength to strength. They’re young people who probably wouldn’t be given a go in a lot of businesses because there isn’t the vision or patience to see their potential.”

Trainees learn specialty coffee skills at Commonfolk, work in Homeground’s kitchen learning about food safety and preparation, and then learn customer service skills. Graduates of the program also attain their Responsible Service of Alcohol and Food Handling certificates.

“The traineeship is also about building general work skills, how to interact as a team member, show initiative, how to relate to having a boss, and learn without it being high pressure like in a typical workplace. It’s a chance to build skills and confidence over time.”

Homeground volunteers and donors play important roles. It costs about $2000 for each trainee to complete the program.

Grants and donations make this possible. “We have several regular volunteers in the café kitchen. One of our current volunteers is a retired home economics teacher. People come in and work alongside the young people and become like mentors.”

Homeground has finished top three in the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s past two Best Bites People’s Choice Awards. “The Best Bites recognition has been a highlight,” Sam says. “It means we’re holding our own as a café. There can be a stereotype that because we’re a social enterprise it means we don’t do the café part as well as a stand-alone business. I guess this busts that myth.”

Homeground is at 22 Robertson Drive, Mornington. Donations can be made at www.homegroundcoffeeco.com.au NIKKI FISHER

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If you’ve ever heard Carissa Nyalu sing, you will have felt the depth of her connection to her ancestral roots as a Yorta Yorta Dja Dja Wurrung woman. Carissa is a singer/ songwriter, cultural consultant, event manager and booker living on Boonwurrung Country here on the Mornington Peninsula. Carissa uses song as a medium to share stories and culture. Nikki Fisher caught up with her.

Tell us about your music life, how you got started and what you’re working on at the moment.

I grew up playing music with my family. My dad taught me how to play the guitar. I have memories from a young age sitting around the campfire with family and friends jamming. I started off playing gigs and writing music in my early 20s. I had a band for a few years but then travelled the country for a bit and had my daughter, so I didn't start playing gigs again until a few years ago, where I went out solo. This is when I started to take my music more seriously. Since then I have released two singles, Ocean Air and Wanyarra, and also played lots of shows all around the state supporting incredible artists such as

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Liz Stringer and Ash Grunwald. On July 2, I’m supporting Lisa Mitchell at Meeniyan Town Hall. I’ve also been lucky enough to play festivals alongside John Butler, Dan Sultan and Uncle Archie Roach. It’s been an amazing few years. I'm currently working on my next single which will hopefully be released over the next few months.

What inspired you to start your cultural awareness training business and what do you hope to achieve?

I have worked in the education space delivering cultural awareness workshops for around four years. This has taken me down many paths of consulting, booking artists for events, creating my own events, speaking on panels and many other ventures. The work grew organically and it is something I am very passionate about, so now I have created my own business, Ngarr-wu, which means 'to listen' in Yorta Yorta language. I really hope to continue to educate people and create that awareness. Being a part of the change is something that is very important to me, especially for our young ones.

Who has been a great teacher in your life and why, and what did they teach you?

I have had many amazing mentors and teachers in my

life, some being family, some being work colleagues and also friends. All of these people have contributed to who I am today. It takes a lot of support from the community to be in these spaces doing this work and I am constantly grateful for everyone who has been a part of this journey.

What does NAIDOC Week and this year’s theme Get Up, Stand Up, Show Up mean to you?

I love NAIDOC Week, but the theme to me is something that we already do. We are here, doing this work every day of the year. So to me it’s a message to everyone out there to walk alongside us and be a part of the things that we do, not just in NAIDOC Week.

What’s your message to readers living on Boonwurrung Country?

Come along to the things that we do. Listen and learn. I have found that cultural awareness is a really great first step for a lot of people, as it gives them an introductory knowledge which enables them to have a deeper understanding.

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Changing lives Homeground Café, a social enterprise levelling the playing field

Rat poison killing our owls Read about the extremely potent poisons being used

Nepean Highway robbery Should VicRoads have turned on the warning lights?

Page 28 Sustainability workshops for easier living From baking bread, to keeping chooks or bees, see these workshops

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Live music, our heartbeat Read the latest from the local music scene

Spectacle of colour and creativity A wrap-up of The Big Picture Fest, Frankston’s annual street art festival

Pages 48-49, 81, 91 Social Pics We managed to get to a number of local events this month

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Ooh la la, it’s Bastille Day Celebrate the French way on July 14

Mornington industrial feature We explore the ‘other side’ of Nepean Hwy in Mornington

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School holiday fun to check out On Monday, July 4, Wurundjeri and Dja Dja Wurrung woman Samantha Roberts will host a session at Carrum Downs Library sharing Aboriginal culture as part of Frankston City Libraries’ NAIDOC Week celebrations. The session starts at 10.30am and will include Acknowledgement of Country, flags and tribes, show and tell, traditional art and symbols, Dreamtime stories, dance and song.

Samantha established her Connecting Two Worlds company with the aim of sharing traditional and modern Aboriginal culture with children in child care, primary schools and high

schools. She is passionate about passing on knowledge of the Victorian tribes, including traditional arts and symbols, artefacts and their uses, Dreamtime stories and dances.

And on Tuesday, July 5, treat the little musicmakers in your life to an African drumming session with musician Amadou at Frankston South Community and Recreation Centre at 2pm.

Everyone will have their own djembe – an African drum – and will learn to tap and beat and have some noisy fun.

Both events are suitable for children aged five to 10 and are free, but bookings are essential at library.frankston.vic.gov.au/FrankstonLibraries/ Events

Education dream comes true thanks to scholarship Financial hardship did not hold back Rosebud’s Jorjah Dawson, pictured, from chasing her calling at Chisholm Institute. The 23-year-old applied for a Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation scholarship, which she was granted to help pay for her tuition fees to undertake a Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs.

“I applied for the scholarship as money has always been a struggle in my lifetime,” Jorjah said. “I thought by applying, it would give me a chance to study an amazing course without the anxiety and fear of not being able to pay for my fees. This course has changed my life by giving me the support and confidence to work towards something that I have always been passionate about. It has given me confidence in my academic integrity and gives me a sense of purpose in my life to help others.”

Jorjah’s goal is to provide a stable upbringing for her son and complete another degree in psychology to become a psychologist specialising in mental health, alcohol and other drugs.

The Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation is an independent charitable trust that supports current and future students of Chisholm TAFE who, due to financial hardship, might otherwise not have access to vocational education and training.

“I cannot thank you enough for giving me this amazing opportunity to allow me to study without the fear, anxiety and restriction of not being able to afford the fees,” Jorjah said. “It is a great pleasure to study this course and build my knowledge as well as a career pathway to a better future and life for me and for others I will work amongst.”

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Mornington Peninsula resident and marine researcher Kent Stannard has been walking the back beach track daily at Blairgowrie for as long as he can remember. Late last year a dead owl stopped him in his tracks. “I couldn’t make it out in the distance,” Kent said. “I walked up closer and saw it was a dead owl, a beautiful barn owl, and alongside it was a dead rat. I put two and two together and thought we’ve got an issue here.”

Kent was right. When he posted a photo of the dead owl on social media, other residents replied they too had found dead birds of prey in the area.

On advice from Melbourne Zoo, Kent took the dead owl and rat to Healesville Sanctuary, where he learnt about a national issue that was the most likely explanation for the owl’s death. “The vet said, ‘I’m almost 100 per cent sure that this animal has been impacted by secondgeneration rodenticides’.”

Second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides are extremely potent poisons that can be lethal in a single feeding, though it takes days for rodents to die after ingesting the poison. The threat SGARs pose to other animals such as birds, native mammals, native reptiles and domestic pets is secondary poisoning. The general

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sale of SGARs is restricted in Canada, the US and the EU, but they are available in Australia in hardware stores and supermarkets.

Holly Parsons, an urban bird program manager for Birdlife Australia, has been working on Act for Birds, a campaign to raise awareness about this issue and to encourage action. Birdlife Australia wants people to sign its petition regarding the general sale of SGARs and to encourage their councils to phase the poisons out. “The feedback we get when doing advocacy work is that people don’t understand the potency of what they’re buying,” Holly said. “SGARs are marketed as being fast and effective.

People assume that if they’re buying it off the shelf, it must be safe. The average homeowner doesn’t need to be using these poisons. There are a huge range of alternatives out there that can be used that carry much less risk.”

Safe alternatives include first-generation anticoagulant rodenticides – or FGARs – live traps, and non-toxic lures.

FGARs are less potent than SGARs, which means the rodent needs to eat several consecutive doses for it to be lethal. Secondary poisoning is reduced with FGARs because they break down in rodents more quickly than SGARs. The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicine Authority regulates the sale and use rodenticides and is currently reviewing the potential risks associated with the

use of these products. The review will consider whether labels carry adequate instructions to protect the health and safety of people, animals and the environment.

“The dead owl and rat show our disconnection and lack of respect for the natural world,” Kent said. “It’s about instant gratification. People just want to fix the problem in front of them and don’t care about the consequences around it.”

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VicRoads and Frankston Council have a massive PR disaster on their hands after mismanaging the installation of a 40km/h speed zone on the Nepean Highway. This is the opinion of more than 1000 motorists who have been caught on a fixed speed camera and incurred hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines and the loss of licence points.

Some drivers have been fined multiple times on the same day but did not receive fines in the mail for three weeks or more so were unaware of their errors. Others have lost their licences, which has triggered financial, medical and transportation hardship.

Their tales of woe are told on a Facebook page started on May 30 especially to cover the problem. Within three weeks it had more than 1800 members who had collectively received 840 fines worth $340,000 – money that is lost to the local economy for ever. Page founder Maria Davoren, who was fined twice in May, said members joke cynically that the page is the fastestgrowing club on the Peninsula.

Up to 200 people a day are joining as more fines arrive in the mail and word spreads about the page and its increasing list of suggestions that include how to appeal the fines as well as rumblings about starting a class action. Some members have consulted one of Melbourne’s top traffic barristers and others have started

a media campaign. The issue has been covered by Channel 7 news and Neil Mitchell on his popular 3AW radio show.

Most people are ropeable the speed was changed with little or no warning and an inadequate public education campaign. Flashing 40km/h warning signs were supposed to be switched on when the limit changed but remained off as late as the third week of June. A bulletin was issued by VicRoads in June last year but was seen by very few people. Since the speed camera was switched on at the end of April and fines started pouring in, dozens of protest letters and emails to VicRoads, Frankston Council and local politicians have been ignored or fobbed off.

Frankston councillor Liam Hughes has gone in to bat for the speed camera victims but posted on Facebook that while he believed it was “time to act and right this wrong, the issue falls under VicRoads, therefore council does not have jurisdiction over this issue. However, council can most certainly advocate to VicRoads”. By late June, the council had not made contact with the group.

The speed has been dropped at several places in Frankston’s CBD, including where outdoor dining areas were installed after the six pandemic lockdowns between April 2020 and October 2021.

Last June, VicRoads stated it would “make the road environment safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists by introducing a safer speed of 40km/h on the Nepean Highway between Fletcher Rd and Plowman Place, and installing six new electronic speed limit signs to ensure the speed change is clearly visible to motorists”.

The flashing signs were never switched on, as happened at Carrum and Mornington. It is believed VicRoads

could not access power for the signs, although as one Facebook poster cynically remarked: “They managed to find power for the speed camera at the intersection of the highway and Davey St.” Oddly, the 40km/h zone only applies to the southbound lanes of the highway between Fletcher Rd and just past Davey St at Plowman Place, next to Frankston Mechanics Hall on the hill. The northbound side is 60km/h – as is Davey St at the intersection, where the camera is placed.

The Facebook page contains some poignant posts. One woman said she would be forced to cancel outings with her grandchildren on the school holidays because the money she had saved from her pension would have to pay her fine. Several posters lamented that their fines were the first they had ever incurred in a long life of driving. A mother who drives her children from Seaford to Mornington for school has lost her licence and is devastated. A nurse who was doing 65km/h – 25km/h over – also has lost her licence. Others are concentrating so hard on their speed after being fined that they are going through amber and red lights at the intersection and getting new fines.

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Swimming in the crisp, early springtime water at South Beach in Mount Martha became an unexpected place of healing for resident Lisa Dinale. And a catalyst for building community.

That first swim for Lisa and her friends was the start of something she hadn’t imagined. “The water has been incredibly healing for me and helped me with my grief. It helped me connect back to my spirit, to be courageous and brave, and to meet my edges and move through them.”

In 2000, when Lisa was 31, her mother died suddenly. “Mum and I were really close,” she said.

“It rocked my world. It was sudden and I couldn’t deal with it; it was too painful. In hindsight, I see I suppressed my grief and got on with life.”

Lisa wasn’t the only one who felt rejuvenated in every sense by the water. Before long the intimate group of cold-water swimmers grew. “Women and non-binary people started to join us of all ages, from 30 through to one of the oldest swimmers (who) is 84. Incredible women of all backgrounds, sexuality, body shapes, race, and religion, we came up with the name The Sea Wolves because we were howling and laughing.

I watched people find community and find themselves. They’ve made lifelong friends and challenged themselves in ways that they never thought.” The Sea Wolves continue to meet and swim daily. Lisa now swims alone as a meditation or with a couple of close friends.

Lisa was working as a yoga and meditation teacher when, during lockdown in September 2020, her grief rose up and called her to the salt water. “I was done with pushing it down. I was working with a great grief psychologist, Dr Deb Campbell, and living close to the beach I always watched people in the water. I swam in summer but in winter seeing people in the water I thought, ‘Life is hard enough. Why put yourself into the water and create more suffering?’”

After meditating one day, Lisa had a calling to find out for herself. She phoned two of her closest friends and told them she was doing a 30-day challenge swimming in the bay. “I’m going to get in the water every day for five or 10 minutes and see what happens.”

Lisa Dinale says coldwater swimming has been “incredibly healing” for her.

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The benefits of cold-water immersion have been popularised in recent years by Dutch motivational speaker and extreme athlete Wim Hof. Whether you’re wanting to reduce stress, sleep better, think more clearly or boost your immune system, by combining breath work and wading into some cold water you’ll be better off, according to Mr Hof and his many proponents.

At the end of 2019 Lisa decided to roll up her yoga mat and pursue her passion for photography in water. Her photography project and Instagram page The Salty Woman was born. “My vision is to celebrate 11 salty women on the Peninsula who are passionate about life, healing, and the ocean. I’d love to do a photographic book and exhibition telling these women’s stories.” Why 11 women? “When I started to reconnect with my mum, I kept seeing the number 11 everywhere and I thought ‘This is my mum’s way of connecting with me’.”

Follow Lisa’s pages @thesaltywoman11 and @ thelovecollective11 NIKKI FISHER

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Women’s Spirit Project is transforming lives Being able to go to a gym or yoga class is a healthy activity some of us take for granted.

But for women with lived experience of trauma such as domestic and family violence, separation, loneliness, homelessness, disability, mental health barriers and poverty, opportunities to improve their health and well-being are often limited.

In 2018, Women’s Spirit Project founder Jodie Belyea

set out to address this gap by providing vulnerable women in the Frankston, Kingston and Mornington Peninsula region with the opportunity to build their confidence, courage and resilience through a free holistic 13-week fitness, health and well-being program.

This region was identified as having a greater number of women doing it tough when compared with the rest of Victoria. The project’s research data shows that nearly half of the women living in the region earn below the minimum wage, one in five women report high levels of psychological distress, and the region has one of the highest rates of family violence in metropolitan Melbourne.

Jodie’s vision to support these women is becoming a reality. After running a range of fitness, health and well-being programs over the past few years, the project kicked off the 2022 Spirit of Transformation program in March with 40 participants and mentors aged 25 or older. The women met weekly every Friday for four hours. They were supported by volunteer mentors and took part in fitness activities including yoga, walking, cardio and strength exercises. The group undertook a detailed curriculum covering topics such as communications skills, goal-setting and strategies to achieve goals, self-empowerment, meditation and selfreflection. At the conclusion of the program, the women attended an inspiring celebration in recognition of their commitment and achievements, and to acknowledge

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the support of volunteers and partner organisations.

“Friday became my favourite day of the week,” Jodie said.

“The program has been exceptional. It was a big step for these women to put themselves first and try something new despite their anxiety. The program affirmed they’re worthy, that they’re capable of taking the steps and committing to creating positive change and manifesting the life they wish to live.”

The healing journey doesn’t end there. The women continue to meet each Friday to walk together in preparation for the Frank To Schanck 60km three-day walk in November. The walk is open to all women of the community, and there will be options to walk shorter segments of the course. There is a registration fee, and money raised goes towards continuing the project’s work.

“The effort required to deliver the Women’s Spirit Project is significant,” Jodie said. “Our important work is currently largely underfunded and our success is the result of incredible dedication by local women volunteering their time to support other women in our community.”

Jodie and her team are on a mission to raise $1 million to be able to offer this model to more women in the southeast region. To learn more, take part or support the Women’s Spirit Project, visit www.womensspiritproject. org NIKKI FISHER mornington PENINSULA

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Regeneration and repair at Cornish College Education faces a critical time for regeneration and repair. It is time to acknowledge the cracks, and rather than ignore them, seek to repair and make a difference.

Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repair, or “gold mending”, is an art form that seeks to recover rather than to discard – a sustainable approach that teaches us to relish our blemishes as opportunities for beautiful repair.

Through the lens of beautiful repair our Cornish College values inspire us towards change and continuous improvement.

We see the importance of developing compassion to identify what needs repair, courage to acknowledge the cracks rather than ignore them, and integrity and creativity to make what we have more beautiful.

Cornish College looks, sounds and feels a little different now and in the future, as it should. We are not doing things differently just to be different but to make a difference – because education of a different kind is what children deserve.

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I see beauty in our community and in the 700 young people who come here, greet us daily, thank us, engage with and challenge us and are proud to be one of us.

I see beauty in every teacher and the support staff who overcome challenges and put aside many of their own personal endeavours just to make a difference.

And I see beauty in our 100 acres, land of the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation – the first people to, no doubt, see beauty in it long before we did.

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After meeting at a bootleg bar in 2018, Tyson and Loz of Sunday Lemonade ran away like Bonnie and Clyde – only instead of robbing banks, this duo has been spreading their infectious joy, feelgood melodies and highenergy performance across Australia. Coming from very different musical backgrounds and influences, the pair continue to create something fresh, honest, and optimistic. Sunday Lemonade chat to MAXON from MP Music Network.

Tell us the story of how you formed Sunday Lemonade?

It was all a bit of a whirlwind, but back in 2018 we were both separately chasing music, attending or running open mics, playing as many gigs as possible, busking . . . you name it. After a spontaneous jam, we figured we could make full-time music work together. Thinking it'd only last a couple of months, we bought a van in early 2019, moved our lives into it and hit the road. Now, over 100,000km, hundreds of shows and a van upgrade/renovation later, neither of us can imagine doing anything else.

What is the biggest challenge you have faced along the way to your musical success?

As with any self-driven venture there are constant challenges, but I think the biggest challenge has been continuing the momentum and navigating our way through the pandemic. Everything we'd learnt about working as full-time musicians in the first 12 months suddenly became irrelevant. We continued to stay optimistic, run for borders when necessary to keep playing, and thankful that we'd already become accustomed to living on the road, so we had no hesitation in moving. It made every opportunity to play, every gig, every chance to make someone's day all the more rewarding.

Besides your own, what music are you digging at the moment?

We've been so lucky to meet a lot of epic musicians across the country and so they have become our road tunes, like Lemon Myrtle, Whiskey Jack, and Grand Casual. We got to go to Bluesfest, which was exploding with epic musos – Mama Kin Spender, Fools, Roshani, to name a few. Australia's music scene is wildly diverse.

Which is your favourite song to perform live and why?

Tyson: Feelin’ So Good or Runaway. Both are fun, feelgood songs that people love to groove to, and I love a boogie.

Loz: It's way too hard to choose. It's been wonderful to see people singing our songs back to us since releasing them last year, but I just really love playing music that makes people feel something.

What's on the horizon for the rest of 2022?

As always, more music. With the current state of things, it feels like we can kind of pick up where our momentum was halted back at the start of 2020. We're currently putting together a couple of tours, hoping to get on board plenty of festivals, lots more time in the studio which will lead to multiple single releases as the year goes on.

Just more, more, more.

Stay up to date with Sunday Lemonade on their Instagram page @sundaylemonade_ Sunday Lemonade are members of the MP Music Network. For further information about musicians, events or to get involved, visit the MPMN Instagram page @mpmusicnetwork or website www.mpmusic.com.au

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Umbrella Dementia Cafes connecting community There are an estimated 487,500 Australians living with dementia, according to Dementia Australia, the national peak body for people living with dementia, their families, and carers. It’s also estimated that almost 1.6 million people in Australia are involved in the care of someone living with dementia.

Dementia can be an isolating experience both for those living with it and their families and carers. Kirsty Porter, the CEO of Umbrella Dementia Cafes, was inspired by global innovation in community dementia care to set up social support groups for couples experiencing dementia. The mission of UDC is to empower people living with dementia by improving social connection and well-being.

UDCs are not cafes as such; they are social peer support groups held in community houses, hubs or centres.

There are two UDCs held on the Mornington Peninsula fortnightly: Friendship Café at Seawinds Community Hub in Rosebud West, and Navigator Café at Sorrento Community Centre.

Leanne Wallace is the Mornington Peninsula UDC coordinator. “Addressing the social isolation that couples face is the main thing behind the program,” Leanne says.

“It means they can be with people who are experiencing the same difficulties. Let’s say they used to play golf or bowls and can no longer do that. That’s a big part of their life missing and a big part of their social life as a couple that’s missing.”

The UDCs are suitable for people with early to midonset dementia; people living with all types of dementia at any age; and for spouses and carers to meet, share knowledge, resources and support.

The groups meet from 10am-noon and each meeting has a different theme. Everything from rock’n’roll to football to making a terrarium to learning about Indigenous culture has been covered at the Peninsula cafes. The meetings start with morning tea and casual conversation, followed by an activity related to the week’s theme.

Then carers have an opportunity to take part in Care and Share, an informal support group led by a trained UDC facilitator.

The program welcomes volunteers and relies on donations to make its work possible. If you’d like to learn more about UDCs, visit www.umbrelladementiacafes. com.au; for more information about Mornington Peninsula UDCs, email operations manager Rebecca Thorburn at rebecca@umbrelladementiacafes.com.au or call 0401 364 696.

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Sustainability workshops for easier living From baking your own sourdough bread to keeping chooks and bees in your backyard, Mornington Peninsula Shire is making it easy to live more sustainably with a range of workshops at The Briars’ Eco Living Display Centre.

Chooks not only make great pets, they're also great composters and happily give us delicious eggs as a reward. Learn how to create a healthy, happy ‘chooktopia’ of your own as well as finding out about chook health, nutrition, housing, protection from predators and pests, and the sustainability and circular economy benefits of keeping these delightful animals. It’s on Saturday, July 2, from 10.30am-noon; the cost is $20.

It’s on Saturday, August 6, from 10am-noon; the cost is $30.

Finally, learn how to save energy and money without breaking the bank by sustainably retrofitting your home. You’ll be given easy, cost-effective ways to make your home more energy-efficient so you can stay more comfortable year-round. It’s on Saturday, September 3, from 11am-12.30pm; it costs $5.

For more info and to book, go to www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/enviroworkshops

Looking for ideas to entertain the kids over the school holidays? In this hands-on workshop, they'll not only get to create their own puppets to take home using simple materials that are provided, they’ll also learn all about sustainability. It’s on Wednesday, July 6, from 10am-noon and bookings are essential; it costs $14.80.

Baking your own bread is delicious, nutritious and a great way to reduce single-use plastic, and you can experience every step in the process with sourdough expert Warwick. You will leave with dough to take home and bake later, as well as a sourdough starter, and you can enjoy a light lunch afterwards. Bring a container to take the starter home in, and a large mixing bowl to make the dough. It’s on Saturday, July 16, from 10am2pm; the cost is $45. It's not suitable for people with gluten intolerance.

Would you like to begin your journey into natural beekeeping but need to find out more? Or have you started keeping bees and have some questions? This introduction to natural beekeeping will help you understand how a bee colony works, what equipment you need to set up a hive, how to maintain a healthy hive, and much more.

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Take up the family challenge and ‘support local’ Winter doesn’t need to be spent in front of electronic devices. Set your family a challenge to support local this winter. Taking Mum out for a coffee, finding a gift for the in-laws, spending a day out with the kids – there is so much on offer in our area.

Importantly, when we experience local we support local, and with the cooler months upon us, our businesses need the community’s support more than ever.

Create your own family winter adventures and discover great places for hot chocolate, indoor entertainment, and kid-friendly activities. Pick up fresh seasonal produce for hearty family-size soups and stews and support local farmers, farmgates, greengrocers and butchers by sourcing local fresh inseason essentials.

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Stuck for ideas? Contact one of our friendly local Visitor Information Centres – you don’t have to be a visitor to tap into their insider knowledge and expertise.

They can help with suggestions for family-friendly fun, what markets are on and when, brisk short walks, wet weather ideas, kids’ activities and more.

Local business is the lifeblood of the Mornington Peninsula. Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Support Local campaign urges the community to make a difference. To find other ways you can support local business, go to mpbusiness.com.au/supportlocal 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: 5950 1000 W: www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Home

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MP Music Network recently hosted its second annual Music Industry Day at the Royal Hotel, Mornington.

The not-for-profit association, which advocates for the Peninsula music community, provided a day of professional development and networking for local music sector professionals, featuring invited industry experts. There were panel discussions and workshops for artists, musicians, venue and festival operators, sound engineers and music professionals to help them build their careers and businesses after a challenging two years caused by the pandemic.

"It was great to get our industry together again in person," said MPMN president Robin Griffiths. "Many of our members have had it hard, and we are now looking forward to more live music of all genres for all age groups around the Peninsula in the future."

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Woodleigh School Adventurous Minds scholarship applications now open At Woodleigh, we are searching for the next generation of Adventurous Minds – curious students who continuously question, searching for knowledge and understanding.

We are seeking students with a love of learning; students who try their best every day, whose application, effort, and engagement mean that they will find success in almost everything they do.

All candidates must sit the scholarship examination on Saturday, August 20. Creative thinkers who strive for excellence and are dedicated to their community are encouraged to apply. Applications close on Friday, August 12.

In 2022 we are offering: Academic Scholarships – Years 5 & 7 (2024 entry) are awarded to the most highly able students. Students who display outstanding academic ability on the scholarship test will be invited to an interview with the Principal.

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Principal’s Scholarships – Years 5, 7 & 10 (2023 entry) and 5 & 7 (2024 entry) are awarded based on sound academic potential, a strong desire to learn and the willingness to fully participate in the co-curricular life of the school. Leadership skills, citizenship qualities, a commitment to community service, and a particular talent in Visual or Performing Arts, Music or Sport are all key selection criteria.

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Frankston earmarked by those in the know Investors are sitting up and taking serious notice of Melbourne’s ‘city by the bay’ under the guiding influence of Frankston City’s current council.

Once seen as simply the ‘gateway to the Peninsula’, Frankston is now enjoying its own status as a key lifestyle destination for both tree and seachangers alike, and investors are cashing in on the prodigious opportunities.

With its accessibility, affordability, unprecedented investment in infrastructure – the council recently approved its largest ever capital works investment of $91.6 million – robust employment and booming health and education sectors, a new wave of luxury apartments, office developments and business ventures have earmarked the municipality.

Frankston’s latest cafe and bar, Oliver's Corner, pictured, is situated on the ground floor of the architecturally designed Frankston Yacht club, overlooking the golden sands of the stunning, familyfriendly Frankston foreshore. The stylish fireplace and heated glass atrium makes it the perfect venue whatever the weather. Trading Monday to Friday from 11am to sunset and Saturday and Sunday 8am to sunset, the menu includes a variety of pizzas, salads and burgers to suit any budget, plus coffees, milkshakes, cocktails, beer on tap, local wines and even French champagne to wash it all down.

Harking back to its origins as Melbourne’s seaside resort and playground to the rich and famous, Frankston has been targeted as the natural new home of the stylish Hotel Lona, known for its vibrant year-round atmosphere; the trendy Aussie beach vibe of Betty’s Burgers; and the utterly luxurious ‘premier selection’ of Horizon Apartments to name just a few. Several high-end investors are also in talks with Frankston City Council regarding the yacht club’s spectacular first-floor space.

But let’s be Frank: with more than 30,000 innovative enterprises already calling the city home, it’s business as usual for Frankston City Council.

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They also offer individual and group sessions and run a specialised schools’ program through terms one to three that links into schools’ welfare curriculum and framework. School holiday classes and Autism Camp, which also includes art therapy on weekends, are also on offer.

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If you’re feeling disheartened about the state of the environment, National Tree Day is your chance to do something about it. Planet Ark Environmental Foundation established National Tree Day in 1996 and since then 26 million trees have been planted thanks to the annual event.

National Tree Day is about more than planting trees; it’s about coming together as a community and taking action. “When people plant trees they have a personal connection to the land,” says Sunshine Reserve committee secretary Angie Fly.

“I think that’s empowering for a lot of people, and looking after the land doesn’t become work anymore. It’s like caring for your children – it just happens and you do it selflessly.”

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In Mount Martha, 1000 trees will be planted at Sunshine Reserve by volunteers co-ordinated by the Sunshine Reserve Conservation and Fireguard Group. Located on the banks of Sunshine Creek, which flows 2km from near Forest Drive down the hill to empty into Port Phillip, Sunshine Reserve is a biolink to Mount Martha Public Park and Fairbairn Reserve.

The Boonwurrung people called Sunshine Creek ‘Ballern Ballern’, thought to be derived from ‘balun’, the Indigenous word for creek. With another smaller creek behind McGregor Ave also entering the bay near Hearn Rd, Ballern Ballern is the ‘place of two creeks’. The current name is thought to coincide with the naming of Sunshine Drive as part of the residential development during the 1950s.

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grasses to plant was made possible with a $2000 donation by Hop Nation Brewing Co. The sustainably driven brewery based in Footscray opened a new site in Mornington last year. Hop Nation owners Sam Harbour and Duncan Gibson and some of their team attended Sunshine Reserve’s tree planting day last year. Sam and Duncan saw it as a great opportunity to collaborate with the conservation group and offset carbon emissions at their Mornington site.

Pia Spreen is Sunshine Reserve Conservation’s co-ordinator and has been on the committee working in the reserve for more than 20 years. “Preserving remnant bushland like Sunshine Reserve is an integral part of maintaining biolinks,” Pia says. “Without having these remnant gullies, we’re losing all that fauna activity.

We have enough loss in the wider landscape through climate change and development, so these reserves are invaluable.”

The Sunshine Reserve community tree planting day is on Saturday, July 30, from 8.30-11.30am next to 51 McLeod Rd, Mount Martha. For more information about volunteering or becoming a member of the group, go to www. sunshinereserve.com.au NIKKI FISHER

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Club scores new nets

Cr David Gill and Shire sport and recreation project officer Daniel Garrood check out the nets ahead of their replacement.

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Main Ridge Cricket Club will be looking forward to a feast of runs and wickets next summer after work started on new synthetic nets at AR & F Ditterich Reserve. The work, which will involve the removal of the existing three lane nets and building enclosed four lane nets with synthetic grass, is expected to be completed by October thanks to $110,000 from Mornington Peninsula Shire and $100,000 from the State Government.

Cr David Gill said cricketers came “from near and far” to play at Main Ridge. “Against all odds, this small club

has continued to provide games at the most picturesque ground on the Peninsula,” Cr Gill said. “It is fantastic that improvements to facilities like the nets, oval rehab and permanent change rooms are on the agenda.

For the first time ever, change room facilities are now available; portable facilities were set up in February.”

Mayor Anthony Marsh said the upgrade would “ensure the club and the wider community can gain access to modern facilities and can focus on enjoying their game”.

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Restoration work on McCrae’s historic lighthouse, made possible by a $1 million grant from Heritage Victoria to Mornington Peninsula Shire, was completed successfully last month.

The eye-catching lighthouse stands 33.5m tall, making it impossible to miss as you drive along Port Philip through the McCrae shopping village.

Work consisted of abrasive blasting, rust removal, patch repairs, painting, cleaning, and other minor repairs to both the interior and exterior of the structure. As part of the project, the lighthouse was returned to its original white colour. It’s fantastic to see it now restored to its former glory.”

Built in 1874, the lighthouse needed attention to address rust that, if left unattended, would have led to potential structural issues and an increase in the cost of long-term maintenance. The lighthouse was retired in 1994. It is of significant historical value to the area.

“McCrae lighthouse is an iconic landmark for everyone who lives on or visits the Peninsula and is one of our most historic structures,” said the Shire’s manager of infrastructure projects, Derek Rotter. “We’re very happy to have been able to restore this much-loved lighthouse and ensure it is preserved for future generations to enjoy.

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Local painter weighs in on collapse of construction industry SG Coatings are a team of professional female and male painters who have been providing residential and commercial painting services to their Mornington Peninsula clients since 2014. As a member of Master Painters Australia, constantly networking with other builders and trades, SG Coatings has been watching the construction boom closely to determine how their clients may be affected.

“Everything that goes up must come down,” said owner Sophie Grover. “We all understand that. It is our responsibility to ensure our community isn’t impacted heavily, and we are all around to deliver the services required.”

It’s been a harrowing couple of years for business owners in the construction industry, facing material shortages, lockdowns, labour shortages, rising labour costs and increased material costs.

Unfortunately, some of the larger volume builders won’t survive, but Sophie said there was no reason to overlook smaller local businesses.

“Now is the time to support smaller businesses who have an opportunity to grow. Across the Peninsula there are thousands of reputable, independent tradespeople who are extremely experienced, not only in their trades but also in running a successful business.”

If you are still feeling uneasy about building or renovating at this time, there are ways you can ensure your security. First, establish if your tradesperson is fully insured, and never pay for

your entire project up front, instead opting for progress payments. Also be sure you never choose the cheapest quotation. Ensure the company has a professional website, recent reviews and has completed similar size projects before. Finally, choose a small, local business who genuinely cares about the well-being of their community.

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“For us it’s business as usual, continuing to deliver the reliable service our clients deserve for many years to come.”

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The mid-size SUV you’ve been waiting for Yawa scoops the pool It was a long road to Yawa Aquatic Centre becoming a reality, but the wait has been worth it for the community who have embraced it. Adding to the excitement of Yawa being open, last month the centre was named Community Facility of the Year at the 2022 Parks & Leisure Australia Awards of Excellence in recognition of its innovative design, development, and operation features.

“The state-of-the-art facility was built in record time during the pandemic and opened in July 2021,” said Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Anthony Marsh. “It has some amazing features, like 916 solar panels saving 400 tonnes of greenhouse gas per year, and 100,000 litres of rainwater captured to top up pools. This award is a huge credit to our team who helped deliver this incredible community infrastructure project and to the previous council for their leadership.”

Mornington Peninsula Shire’s nomination covered Yawa’s construction and the first six months of its operation. Yawa is now up for the National Awards of Excellence, which will be announced by Parks & Leisure Australia later this year.

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If you’re looking for a vehicle that combines superior design and technology, comfort, and cutting-edge safety features, Volvo has long been known for delivering on all fronts. The team at Volvo Cars Brighton are excited this month to feature Volvo’s XC60 model. This dynamic and versatile mid-size SUV will be sure to impress with its sophisticated design, advanced technology and notable road handling capabilities.

The 2022 Volvo XC60 is sleek, sophisticated and spacious. With seating for five it’s a perfect family car, and when the family isn’t on board the rear seats fold down, creating space and adding to its versatility.

Arriving on time has never been easier with the XC60’s best-in-class navigation. Google Maps is fully integrated, there’s hands-free voice control with Google Assistant, real-time traffic info and automatic rerouting.

When it comes to fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, Volvo’s XC60 is a mild hybrid which means the vehicle saves fuel and reduces tailpipe emissions by recovering energy from the brakes and storing it in a 48V battery.

If you like the sound of all the Volvo XC60 has to offer and want to learn more, visit the team at Volvo Cars Brighton. You’ll receive excellent service from the initial meeting to the test drive through to the purchase and

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Frankston’s stunning spectacle It’s a wrap! The Big Picture Fest 2022, Frankston’s annual street art festival, has once again taken over the city with stunning, eye-catching murals and creativity.

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This year, 13 murals were painted throughout laneways and high-profile buildings along with three augmented reality artworks that can be viewed through the new Big Picture Series app. Thanks to State Government funding, Monterey Secondary College, McClelland College and Frankston High School students also created three wonderful pieces. And to top it all off, the popular Block Party returned with live mural paintings, street performance, bands and food trucks.

Here are eight of the new murals. For more information and to book the award-winning Street Art Walking Tour, visit www.discoverfrankston.com 1. Adnate Heavily influenced by the chiaroscuro of Renaissance painters such as Caravaggio, Adnate embraces portraiture like the Masters of the 21st century. Adnate has worked closely with various Indigenous peoples, especially Indigenous Australians, painting large-scale murals around Australia and the world and creating a statement of reclaiming the land that was always theirs. He endeavours to capture the stories and emotions of each subject he paints, encouraging the audience to feel through their own experience.

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3. Ling A founding member of the Safehouse Studio and currently working from the renowned Everfresh Studio, Ling is a Melbourne-based graffiti/street artist who has been adding colour to his surrounding environment since 2000. Known for producing large-scale murals, Ling looks to combine the aesthetics of traditional graffiti with that of his childhood. With his formative years being through the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, Ling often borrows imagery, colour schemes and subject matter synonymous with pop culture from the era. This piece is titled Carlitos Way. Where: Plaza Lane, Frankston 4. Knock Benjamin Knock is a multidisciplinary artist whose work aims to fuse the relationship between surrealism and our natural habitat. His work is heavily influenced by geology and the worlds beneath our feet. Predominantly working within the field of large-scale murals, fine art elements and virtual reality, Knock has gained worldwide recognition through painting buildings and spaces, and exhibiting regularly. Download the Big Picture Series app to locate and activate this artwork and watch it come to life.

Where: Wilson's carpark off Gallery Lane

2. Dvate Jimmy Dvate is a Melbourne-based artist and graphic designer whose position in the street art scene is well established and whose work can be seen on walls, canvas and in magazines locally and internationally. “This artwork is a homage to the crimson rosella, one of my favourite birds that I've been wanting to paint for a long time,” he says. “It's based on an amazing photo by local photographer Mark Lethlean, taken less than 20km away at Devilbend.”

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5. Marco Morano Morano created his first murals at 13, incorporating stylised lettering and other typographical symbols, but his focus gradually shifted to the faces of the people who inhabited the declining industrial landscapes – faces that now form an integral part of his fragmented urban scenes and to whose scars, faults and frailties he gives poetic life.

“At the moment, painting is a force inside me; I can't stop it anymore,” he says. “The river has overflown its bank.”

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7. REFUZ Camilo Delgado is a Colombian artist and designer currently based in Melbourne who focuses on murals with social content that promotes the collective development of the society. Of this piece, Coexistence, he says: “Fear is never about what has happened but about what may happen; about the future, and future is yet to happen. Although fear will never disappear, don’t let it to paralyse you from taking action. On this path, let the heart be your guide.”

Where: Arthurs Lane, Frankston 8. Scott Nagy and Krimsone Scott Nagy and Krimsone are two muralists from the Blue Mountains. Having grown up together painting graffiti, they went on to study fine art. They paint colourful, dreamy narratives themed around flora and fauna and the human relationship in the environment through a romantic lens. Their piece is titled Memory Loss. “This mural explores how our information obtained and gained through personal experience, upbringing and education has been lost in our technical world.”

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Where: Thompson Lane, Frankston 6. Melanie Caple and Frankston High School students Over the past decade, Melanie has developed her practice to incorporate finely detailed oil paintings and large-scale exterior murals. Examining our relationship with the botanical world, she uses native flora to activate walls and canvases to draw attention to the fragility and vibrancy of our landscape. On working with FHS students, she says: “It has honestly been the best week and I’m so proud of these young artists.

They rose to every challenge to produce such a tight and beautiful piece. Super proud of this one.”

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Milky Way star fields a joy to explore Scorpius is easy to spot sitting high in the sky this month, being one of the brightest constellations in the sky. Nearby are the constellations Sagittarius and the slightly less prominent Libra. When you look towards Sagittarius and Scorpius, you are peering towards the centre of the Milky Way galaxy.

This whole region is full of rich and beautiful star fields, which are a joy to explore using binoculars. If you look at the constellation Libra, the Scales, look out for the second brightest star, which is called Zubenelgenubi (Arabic for ‘the Southern Claw’) and is the brighter component of the Alpha Librae system. This is a binary star system with the two stars in orbit around each other, and a pair of binoculars easily shows its two stars.

A little lower in the sky are the bright stars Alpha and Beta Centauri, also known as Rigil Kentaurus and Hadar respectively, or simply ‘The Pointers’, as they appear to be pointing to the smallest constellation in the night sky – Crux, or the Southern Cross.

On July 4, the Earth is at aphelion, which is when it is at its farthest point from the

sun. It is about 4,800,000km farther from the sun than when at its perihelion in early January.

When two astronomical objects appear close to each other in the sky it is called a conjunction, and there are a few in July.

On July 16 is the conjunction of the moon and Saturn, July 19 the moon and Jupiter, and July 22 the moon and Mars.

Then Jupiter enters retrograde motion on July 29, which is an apparent change in the movement of the planet through the sky. It is not real, in that the planet does not physically start moving backwards in its orbit. It just appears to do so because of the relative positions of the planet and Earth and how they are moving around the sun. Jupiter will appear in retrograde motion for 119 days, then become progressive again in November.

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The Lambda Centauri nebula, a star-forming cloud in our Milky Way galaxy, is also known as the Running Chicken nebula. The nebula, catalogued as IC 2944, is about 5800 light-years from Earth and is home to a new cluster of stars born from the cloud nearly eight million years ago. It gets its name because it appears to surround the bright star Lambda Centauri, which is one of the brightest stars in the constellation Centaurus. Photo: MPAS member Nick Axaris

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WINTER WINE WEEKEND Another amazing day for Mornington Peninsula Wine with the annual Winter Wine Fest at Red Hill Recreational Reserve on Saturday June 11.

Capacity crowds filled the venue and enjoyed a day of wine tasting and amazing food. Unfortunately due to COVID -19 the Sunday Long Lunch was cancelled, but we are all looking forward to more fabulous events showcasing our amazing Pinot Coast by Mornington Peninsula Wine.

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track is bordered by Peninsula Kingswood Golf Club and The National Golf Club. The State Government also contributed $65,500 towards the project for work including fencing, plumbing and CCTV.

The release of 17 doves – one to represent each year of her life – has marked the launch of Nat’s Track in honour of late Frankston student Natalie Russell. Natalie’s parents Brian and Carmel, family members, representatives of Frankston City Council, Peninsula Kingswood Golf Club and The National Golf Club, school students, and former MP David Limbrick – who was Natalie’s partner at the time of her death – were present for the launch that followed a major upgrade of the track.

Other work included track resurfacing and realignment, dog waste bins and park benches at both ends of the track, landscaping, decorative art along the fence line, and a sculpture that was unveiled earlier this year at the Skye Rd end.

Natalie was walking along the track on her way home from school when she was murdered in 1993. The track was named in her honour in 1999.

“We are humbled and proud Natalie will be remembered in this way,” Mr Russell said. “It’s something the people of Frankston will use – not only the school children, but all people.”

Mr Limbrick described the track as “a great milestone for healing our community”. “The revitalisation of Nat’s Track means Natalie will never be forgotten,” he said.

“The people of this area have proven that they are overwhelmingly good people who look after each other.

Carmel and Brian Russell and David Limbrick watch the release of doves at the launch of Nat’s Track.

We are a big-hearted community.”

The council has spent about $300,000 improving safety and amenity along the popular student thoroughfare, which joins Skye Rd in Karingal near John Paul College to Monterey Secondary College in Frankston North. The

“All of these improvements could not have occurred without the patience, support and care provided by Brian and Carmel Russell, for which we are deeply grateful,” said Mayor Nathan Conroy. “The launch is a great illustration of what can be achieved when we all work together. It’s been wonderful to see our local schools involved in this project and I commend students from John Paul College and Monterey Secondary College for their great work painting and installing the planter boxes along Nat’s Track.”

John Paul College principal John Visentin said the Skye Rd sculpture was “an incredibly powerful and appropriate tribute to Natalie, commemorating a young student full of life and promise who was taken from her family and community as she made her way along the track”.

High-quality care for seniors in their own homes In 2019, Sylvia moved from Brisbane to the Peninsula to support her godparents in their home, offering support and care for them in their 90s. It sparked a passion in Sylvia that came to fruition in Home Instead Frankston Mornington.

Sylvia realised she had a passion for offering seniors highquality care in their homes, empowering them and supporting them with a team of caregivers. Now, three years later, the team has grown exponentially but remains as passionate as ever about offering care to seniors on the Peninsula in their own homes. “We’ve worked with clients to navigate home care and people who may not have anyone else,” Sylvia said.

“All our clients are not just a number; to us it really is personal.”

She and her team regularly call clients to check in or have a cuppa, paying homage to Sylvia’s godmother Pat, who spent her life caring for others.

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Experience the joy of volunteering Volunteering is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to your community, meet people and feel a sense of belonging.

Volunteering can provide a sense of purpose and achievement.

It can help you feel you are part of the community and help you feel better about yourself. You can share your talent and learn new skills. You can meet new people and experience the joy of being around others.

We spoke to volunteers from emergency services to find out why they love volunteering, what the benefits of volunteering are, and why they think more people should consider volunteering.

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The trans-Tasman liner Wanganella as depicted on a postcard bought on the ship in 1954.

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Meshella to the rescue Mornington Peninsula resident Meshella is a dog person if ever there was one. Meshella grew up with eight siblings and a cocker spaniel-sheepdog cross called Kimmy. “If I wasn’t with my siblings, I was with the dog,” she says. “We always had a friend.”

As an adult, when Meshella moved from a city apartment to her first house she was so happy to finally have space for a dog of her own. Billy the black labrador was the lucky dog who was with Meshella for 13 joyous years. On the inside of Meshella’s right forearm is a tattoo with beautiful lettering that reads ‘Billy’. The tattoo is both an honouring of Billy’s life and friendship, and testament to how much Meshella loves her four-legged friends. Even her email address includes names of her dogs.

For the past 26 years Meshella has never been without a dog. In fact, she always has two dogs. “I like to have two dogs so that when I go to work, they have a friend to play with.” The current duo living their best life with Meshella are Missy and Benny. Both dogs are rescue dogs; Missy is a pinscherchihuahua cross and Benny is a terrier crossed possibly with a labrador or golden retriever. Based on how much he loves

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food, Meshella is tipping he’s part labrador.

“Benny just has to hear the tap of his metal food bowl and he comes running to the kitchen.”

It’s perhaps fair to say Missy and Benny are two of the best fed dogs on the Peninsula.

Meshella cooks their food from scratch, whipping up a nutritious baked loaf made with turkey mince, chicken livers, cooked rice, oats, olive oil and eggs. “I slice the loaf and put steamed vegies on the side and a handful of dry food.”

Before Missy and Benny, Meshella had Minnie and Jack, who were also rescue dogs. Sadly, both dogs, who had been with Meshella for more than a decade, died within a year of each other during COVID. “Out of all the dogs, Jack was the one who broke my heart the most. He had a soul that was extraordinary.

“There are too many dogs that people don’t want. I like to rescue them and give them a good home. If I ever have a really big house block, I’ll get more dogs. I’d like to rescue the older dogs, the ones that are 10 or 11 years old. Older dogs don’t get adopted out as quick as younger dogs. I’d like to make the last part of their innings a good time.”

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Several Australian coastal passenger liners were requisitioned for use by the armed services during World War II. Some were used for troop transports or armed merchant cruisers and others became hospital ships. One of the latter was the cross-Tasman liner Wanganella.

During June of 1941, alterations were made in Melbourne to convert her into a floating hospital. According to The Age newspaper of June 25, army medical officers claimed that her facilities were better than a modern shore hospital.

Accommodating about 450 patients, the ship was provided with an upto-the-minute operating theatre and excellent patient and nursing facilities.

Her medical staff of more than 100 was chosen from the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps.

On July 21, 1941, she was commissioned in Melbourne as HMAHS Wanganella number 45. Her hull had been painted white with a broad green band, broken to allow for three large red crosses.

Under international law, hospital ships were expected to be immune from attack if so marked.

During World War II, Wanganella provided medical treatment and care for a total of 13,385 wounded and sick servicemen from the Middle East, New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Borneo

and the South Pacific. In that time she travelled nearly 405,000km – equivalent to 10 times around the Earth.

Built for another line, Wanganella was launched in 1929 as the Achimota but was bought by the Melbournebased company Huddart Parker in 1932. After alterations to suit Australian requirements, she made her first transTasman crossing in 1933, then provided a regular service between Australia and New Zealand until 1941. After a refit in 1946 she returned to the same run. Her accommodation provided for 304 firstclass and 104 second-class passengers.

In the 1930s this was in the latest style.

I will always remember Wanganella very fondly, as she was the first ship on which I travelled, but as a teenager in 1954 I thought that, though rather grand, she was very old-fashioned.

Competition from the airlines caused her to be withdrawn from the run in 1962. Wanganella was used as an accommodation ship for about seven years before being scrapped in 1970.

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July 14 is a national holiday in France, a day of celebration.

The date commemorates Bastille Day, the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789 that saw an uprising where people stormed the Bastille prison, protesting oppression and calling for liberty, equality and fraternity for all French citizens.

In English-speaking countries, the day is known as Bastille Day. In France the day is formally known as Fête Nationale Française, which translates as French National Celebration, or informally as Quatorze Juillet, which translates as July 14th.

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One of the focal events in France on this day is a military parade along Paris’s ChampsElysées. The parade was first held on July 14, 1880, and is the oldest and largest regular military parade in Europe. In the evening the sky erupts with fireworks and revellers around the country dance the night away.

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How a classic French dish influenced Vietnamese cuisine The roots of pho can go back to when the French ruled Vietnam. The soup's name may have been taken from that era when people tried incorporating what they could into their cooking while living under hard times; it is often believed to be an adaptation or variant on pot au feu, which means literally ‘pot on the fire’.

Cartilaginous beef bones simmered on low heat for at least three hours are required to create pot au feu, or the pho broth we’ve all come to love. The long hours of slow cooking are the clear trait of French influence in many popular Vietnamese dishes.

This winter, Le Feu Cuisine is celebrating more than 100 years of French-influenced Vietnamese cuisine with its winter menu, including bo kho, taken from the French boeuf bourguignon.

Bo kho is a delicious pot-roasted beef stew, fragrant with lemongrass, star anise and cinnamon. It is cooked slow on low heat for hours until the meat is so tender that it falls off the fork with ease. Carrots are added to complete the dish.

The Vietnamese ga kho gung, or ginger chicken casserole, can be traced back to the French’s chicken fricassee. Le Feu Cuisine uses the casserole cuts of the chicken, pan-seared to get the golden aromatic flavour, before cooking them in a rich chicken pho broth. Chilli and ginger are added to increase the flavour.

Another winter treat is ca kho to, a Mekong caramelised fish clay pot dish. The fish is submerged in a sugar and coconut water mix and slowly cooked in a clay pot until the sauce is caramelised. It is served with a bowl of steaming jasmine rice.

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Commonfolk coffee roaster and café put the Mornington industrial area on the map when it opened in 2013, bringing a discerning, creative crowd to these back streets. Interest from business and retail outlets looking to set up shop in the area has grown considerably since then, and now there’s an eclectic mix of offerings drawing curious people to the location.

Mornington Peninsula Magazine has dedicated this feature to some of the businesses making the Mornington industrial area the magnet that it is for those who are looking for something a little different. You won’t find fast fashion, mass-produced furniture or fast food here. Think vintage, retro, artisan, original, and you’re on the right track.

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Enhance your strength, fitness and self-confidence Davina Currie was just 23 when she opened Pole & Aerial Divas Mornington more than 16 years ago, and she still gets boundless joy each day she walks through its doors.

“I have had three kids during this journey and I’m about to turn 40, and I still get the same feeling or buzz every time I walk into my studio,” Davina says. “I have gone from being an elite instructor to back being a beginner student, and I just love experiencing it in every part of my journey in life.”

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Here’s something to smile about There are more reasons to give our teeth some love and attention than just preventing cavities.

Good oral hygiene is an important part of our overall health and well-being. Each year in the first week of August the Australian Dental Association promotes Dental Health Week, which aims to make people aware of the key things they need to do to keep their teeth and gums healthy. This year the theme is love – “Love your teeth,” says the ADA.

You might think it doesn't really matter if you skip flossing, brush your teeth half-heartedly and delay going to the dentist, but all these little things add up to poor dental hygiene and that’s doing you and your teeth no favours.

It’s easy to make dental hygiene an automatic part of your day, and the benefits last a lifetime. Consider how thoroughly you’re brushing, whether you’re flossing consistently, and of course paying attention to what you’re eating and drinking matters too.

she gets to know you and your teeth and can make the best recommendations for how often to have check-ups.

As with the rest of your body, when it comes to teeth, prevention is better than cure. Show your teeth some love every day.

Mornington Peninsula Magazine has highlighted several of our top dentists over the following pages, so enjoy our special feature and contact your dental professional for more information.

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Mornington Peninsula Dental Clinic has cared for generations of families for over 40 years and are here to help you Love Your Teeth.

Our teeth are constantly on display, whether eating, smiling, laughing or speaking.

Regular dentist visits are incredibly important in keeping your teeth healthy.

Dental Health Week Love Your Teeth 1st-7th August

Show your teeth some extra love Dental Health Week is from August 1-7, and this year the Australian Dental Association is asking Aussies to love their teeth. Here are five ways you can do this: 1. Take your teeth on a date to the dentist You may not have been for a little while or it may be time for your regular check-up, so make Dental Health Week the time you take your teeth on a date and see your dentist. Your teeth will thank you.

2. Care for your teeth by brushing every day Show your teeth you care by brushing two times every day. Brush once in the morning and once at night. At night, brushing is best done last thing before bed, with no food or drinks to be had afterwards.

3. Spoil your teeth by cleaning between them every day Cleaning between your teeth helps to remove bacteria and food that has built up during the day. Not cleaning

these spaces can cause gums to become inflamed, and sometimes tooth decay can develop.

4. Treat your teeth to healthy foods and drinks The World Health Organization recommends adults have no more than six teaspoons of sugar a day – that’s 24g.

Sticking to this recommendation can decrease the risk of tooth decay developing. Choose to drink water during the day, and if you’re having a sweet treat, do so with a main meal instead of snacking on the treat between meals.

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For more information and tips on caring for your teeth and mouth, check out the Australian Dental Association’s website Teeth.org.au or pop in to see your local dentist.

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Digital dentures – the future is here Denture technology has come a long way over the years, and DenturePoint always makes an extra special effort to explore all the different options to find the right products for their discerning customers. From next month, DenturePoint is offering digital dentures to their patients.

Digital dentures are the latest advancement in the evolution of dentures, creating more possibilities and solutions for patients.

“Digital dentures minimise human error in production, and the quality and fit is much better than conventional dentures,” says DenturePoint owner Maggie, an Eastman Dental Institute award-winning dental prosthetist. “The impressions are done using digital scanning of the mouth, and the dentures are designed in a computer and then printed using 3D printing and CNC milling technology. Since they are digitally created, they can be recreated in a much shorter timeframe than before – so no need to worry if you break or lose your denture.

prosthetist, which means I’m a denture specialist. I’m also a dental technician, which means I can do all the lab work by myself.”

Maggie is very passionate and dedicated to her job. She is the founder of Denture Support Group: Australia&Worldwide on Facebook, which offers help to anyone with denture-related concerns or questions.

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

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Many of our clients, readers and greater family will be aware that Molly Mitchell is currently on maternity leave, so you’ll be delighted to know that Marlee Jane Booth was born to Molly and her partner Corey Booth on Sunday, June 5, at 2.13am, weighing 3.3kg and measuring 49.5cm. Both parents are smitten with their bundle of joy – and Grandpa Archie Mitchell and partner Lisa Walton are also over the moon with this beautiful baby girl.

Everyone at Mornington Peninsula Magazine sends love to Marlee, Molly and Corey at this amazing time.

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Taurus: Your money mindset is under scrutiny. It’s time to challenge your views about money. You may get a boost in your finances, or perhaps you make a much-desired purchase, something you have been saving for. Your manifestation powers are strong. Stop worrying about bills, and focus on what you want.

Libra: You have high hopes during July. Like an old-time song says, you are “shooting for the stars”.

This could be linked to writing, teaching, studying or travelling. An important Aries person is also likely to give you a helping hand when it comes to pursuing your dreams.

Scorpio: It’s time to expand your horizons. This may mean letting go of outworn hopes and dreams and embracing some new ones. It could also mean that you need to move out of your comfort zone. An overseas trip or study program could spark a new direction.

Gemini: July starts with Venus, the planet of love, in

your Zodiac Sign, indicating a jolly social time in which you are happy to don your glad rags and kick up your heels. You may also feel the urge to change your appearance, adopt a new style, or a makeover.

Sagittarius: Joint resources are the focus during July.

This includes any area where you invest your money, such as banks, the stock market, property, and shared assets. It’s time to check your ledgers and make the most of your assets. You may also receive a monetary boost from an authority or inheritance.

Cancer: Every now and then opportunities arise for

Capricorn: Partnership is the name of the game

adjusting direction in life. This month you can take time out to consider where you are heading and to change course if you wish. Your career, your role as a parent, and your relationship with your boss are under the microscope.

Leo: The Scouts’ motto ‘Be Prepared’ could be yours

this month. Much is happening behind the scenes in preparation for the Sun moving into Leo on July 23.

After the 23rd you can celebrate in true Leo fashion in your finest garb and with entourage in tow.

Virgo: Your social calendar is full, particularly when

it comes to work colleagues and associates. This may be as a result of a change in your working situation. Or perhaps you are busy networking for a new job. Take a moment to reassess how you invest your time and money.

during July. This could be your primary personal partner or a business contract. It’s time to look at the effect that you have on the major alliances in your life, as well as the influence that these relationships have on yours.

Aquarius: Lifestyle matters are key this month. It’s time to assess your daily habits. You need to change anything that is hindering your health and well-being, and adopt behaviours that add value to your everyday life. This could include changing your diet, exercise or even your job.

Pisces: Immerse yourself in fun-filled activities and surround yourself with playful people this month. It’s time to be childlike in your approach to life. Live in the present moment and enjoy yourself. Children – your own or other people’s – may feature prominently. A creative project may also spark joy. mornington PENINSULA

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According to the World Health Organization, it is recommended that adults do at least 150 to 300 minutes of physical activity each week. But unfortunately, one in four adults aren’t doing enough.

Help, inspiration and motivation is at hand thanks to the team at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre, who have made it their mission to keep the local community moving and engaged.

Following these three tips from PARC will help you to get those active minutes in: • Turn seated activities into movement with walking meetings.

• Set up active dates with friends.

Go for a walk to get that coffee.

Exercising with a buddy has proven benefits and helps keep you motivated.

• Be prepared and set a plan for when you’ll exercise to help create routine and rhythm.

Whatever your motivation, PARC has something for everyone to help you get active on your health and wellbeing journey.

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Jane Eyre will set a fire blazing in your soul Brontë’s gothic tale of a spirited orphan in search of love, family and a sense of belonging will blaze its way to the Frankston Arts Centre in August.

Audiences can witness one of the most iconic pieces of English literature retold in a faithful yet fiercely original new stage adaptation from the nationally renowned Shake & Stir Theatre Co (Animal Farm, Dracula).

Frankston Arts Centre’s Open Exhibition Competition is open for submissions with a fantastic prize package on offer. Artists are encouraged to submit artworks for inclusion with a chance to win $1000 in prize money and their own exhibition and opening event in 2023. All visual arts mediums are welcome and must explore the theme of Belonging.

The theme is open to broad artistic interpretation and may be approached from a personal, social or cultural perspective.

Ryan Lee won top honours in last year’s competition with his stunning video artwork Wonnarua. In selecting Ryan’s artwork, guest judge Simon Lawrie said: “Wonnarua captures well how things change at different speeds and often out of step with each other. While threatened by the industrial exploitation of traditional lands by

non-Indigenous inhabitants, the cultural identity of the Wonnarua Nation remains strong. This is a powerful and sensitive meditation on two seemingly irreconcilable approaches to land and Country.”

Online applications close on Sunday, July 10, and successful entrants will be notified on Wednesday, July 13. There will be an opening event on Thursday, July 28, from 6-8pm for which online registration is essential, and the exhibition will run from July 28-August 25. Only Victorian applicants will be accepted and there is a $16 entry fee. For more information, go to artscentre.frankston. vic.gov.au/Whats-On/Art-Exhibitions/FAC-OpenExhibition or email visual arts officer Milla Dakovic at milla.dakovic@frankston.vic.gov.au Pictured: Ryan Lee’s Wonnarua won top honours in last year’s Frankston Arts Centre Open Exhibition Competition.

After a childhood spent suffering at the hands of her cruel aunt, Jane finds employment at Thornfield Hall, the impressive yet mysterious home of Edward Rochester. As Jane and Rochester become inexplicably drawn to each other, the dark secrets locked within the walls of Thornfield start to unravel, forcing Jane on a heart-wrenching journey towards truth and

freedom. Touted as a “blazing success” by Broadway World, this stunning new production features original music written by multi ARIA winner Sarah McLeod.

Established in 2006, Shake & Stir is one of the largest privately owned theatre companies in Australia and a major force on the national and NZ touring landscape. Whether presenting staged adaptations of classic literature, contemporary Shakespeare for young people or politically and socially motivated new work, Shake & Stir is known for producing high-quality entertainment incorporating cutting-edge production values with contemporary relevance and diverse audience appeal.

Experience this stunning new production of Jane Eyre at Frankston Arts Centre for one performance only on Wednesday, August 17, at 7.30pm.

Tickets at thefac.com.au or on 9784 1060.

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People talk about silver linings and what can come from challenging times. For a father and daughter duo, it has been the new creative space they have established in the community.

has joined the team and plays a crucial role bringing both talent and a wealth of experience to the Teal House scene.

There are a variety of contributors who run workshops and hold events, as well as many talented artists who exhibit their works.

One thing that Steve and Melissa have committed to over the past year is bringing art back to the centre of their worlds. “Dad and I have always been dreamers and talkers,” Melissa said. “We have had so many ideas for projects and we finally found one to bring to reality.”

Whether you are an admirer, an artist or looking for something a bit different, The Teal House Gallery invites you to visit and indulge yourself in making creative connections.

Along the journey, like-minded people have been connecting to help build up this unique art space. Dr Brigid Burke

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NAIDOC Week for 2022 is here and Nissarana Galleries at 211 Main St, Mornington, is presenting the artworks of some of Australia’s most prestigious First Nations artists.

Large works by traditional and contemporary artists from different regions throughout this ancient land are on display. All the public is welcome to view these masterpieces depicting the traditional stories of the artists’ homelands and language groups or simply the way they understand their connection with the land and sky. Family connection is also an essential element for many artists. There are artists who still lead a traditional life, while others continue their connection to Country

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within the cities, but all hold and carry forward the spiritual beliefs of their ancestors.

Dating back more than 65,000 years, Indigenous artwork has progressed while still anchored in the traditional belief system. Coming from all walks of life, there is no one Australian Indigenous art style, although dot art is very famous and well recognised. Artists use diverse art styles and techniques, some loose and some very precise, varying from traditional to contemporary, all with different colour palettes.

At Nissarana Galleries, we hope to guide you through the immersive world of Indigenous art. Every year we host this special event to showcase, promote and celebrate the ever-growing knowledge and history with the artists that we are so fortunate to work alongside.

All works on display are ethically sourced, supplied by the artists or their agents and are for sale. This is a perfect time to add to your ambient business or living space by purchasing one of these very special artworks and in doing so supporting our nation’s uniquely talented artists.

Nissarana Galleries’ NAIDOC exhibition is on from July 3-17.

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Meet Me in a Dark Cool Place Solo exhibition from one of the Peninsula’s most exciting artists, Charlie Ryan; Stoker Studio, 25 Diane St, Mornington; open daily, see website for details www.charlieryan.com.au

School holidays Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Ron Murray, Mornington Library, Vancouver St, Mornington, 10-11am and 11.30am-12.30pm; free but bookings essential www.ourlibrary.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Whats-On/Events

MONDAY JULY 4-SUNDAY JULY 17 NAIDOC exhibition Nissarana Galleries, 211 Main St, Mornington, 10am-5pm https://nissaranagalleries.com.au/

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Invincible – The Helen Reddy Story Frankston Arts Centre, 5-7.10pm; tickets $70, Call 9748 1060 to book or www.fac.com.au

World of Musicals Frankston Arts Centre, 7.30-9.20pm; tickets $90, Call 9748 1060 to book or www.fac.com.au

Soul Night Market Mornington Peninsula Community Theatre, 91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington; 60 boutique street food & drink trucks, handmade makers and live soul music; 5-9pm; SHOP. EAT.DRINK.SOCIALISE www.unrivalledevents.com.au/soul-night-market

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Music in the Vines Kings Creek Vineyard, 237 Myers Rd, Balnarring, 6.30-11pm; tickets $43, includes entry, food and your first drink, book online https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ music-in-the-vines-tickets-319230556187

5ifth Market Chelsea Bicentennial Park, Scotch Pde, Chelsea, 10am-2pm; 120+ makers and food stalls set around a beautiful walking track www.unrivalledevents.com.au/the-5ifth-market

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Sounds from the sea in a giant shell Peninsula artist Christabel Wigley has been commissioned to create a 2.4m sculpture for Karingal Hub’s Town Square.

Karingal and McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery joined forces to commission the piece, called Sound Shell, which the centre describes as “an immersive art experience (that) will elevate the centre’s soon to be completed Town Square into an urban space where the local community can gather day or night, bringing cultural relevance and transforming the existing dining and entertainment space”.

The sculpture will feature the calls of birds such as crows and eagles, audio of the Bunurong language, and ocean sounds from Port Phillip. It is expected to be unveiled next month. “I like to think that the sculpture will connect the viewer and community to nature,” Christabel said, “much like holding a seashell to your ear when you’re away from the seaside and immediately transporting you to another time and place through your sensory memory.”

Having spent the early part of her career in film and theatre, Christabel uncovered her passion for sculpture while studying art in New York City in the mid-1980s. Since returning to Australia, her work has been greatly influenced by the natural environment, and this is demonstrated in Sound Shell. Christabel’s work has also been strongly influenced by her late father James Wigley, who spent time working and painting with the Indigenous peoples of northwestern Australia.

Karingal centre manager Richard Devlin said he was “truly excited” to see Christabel’s work come to life. “We hope the local community will feel a sense of connection to this piece that thoughtfully incorporates the history of the Bunurong people and elements of the ocean,” Richard said. “This addition perfectly complements the centre’s redevelopment along with our broader public arts program, transforming Karingal Hub into a leading shopping and lifestyle destination.”

The sculpture will be part of a broader public arts program at Karingal Hub called Town Square Art Trail, an interactive and immersive journey creating connection with the community and the environment, bringing people together and creating a shared sense of belonging. To find out more, visit www.karingalhub.com.au Pictured: Christabel Wigley

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Frankston resident Kelvin Oldridge has situated his legal practice in Sandringham to provide accessibility for clients from the city, bayside and the Peninsula. In response to the pandemic, video conference meetings are becoming a regular occurrence.

With qualifications in building and law, Kelvin’s advice is complemented by his building experience and his understanding of the needs of clients from the building and construction industry.

legal and advisory service to construction and project management businesses, property developers, contractors and insurance companies, including drafting and amending contracts, standard forms of construction and development contracts in Australia and including the Australia Standards suite of contracts. He also provides commercial advice and support to clients in arbitration, litigation and the defence of insurance claims.

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A new voice for business and industry in Frankston is on the way with the board of the new Frankston Business Collective recently announced. “(Frankston City) Council is committed to supporting the establishment of a new Frankston business chamber independent of council as part of our council plan to foster a thriving local economy and to elevate Frankston City’s identity as an innovation hub and business-friendly city,” said Mayor Nathan Conroy. “It’s about building capacity independent of council to ensure the needs of business and industry are represented and an active, supported network is fostered. The Frankston Business Collective will be built for the business community by the business community.

“Council is pleased to announce the new seven-member volunteer board of the collective who will steer the establishment of the new not-for-profit entity, driving membership and support to bring a much-needed business network to the region,” Cr Conroy said. “The establishment of the collective, ably led by retail and business industry stalwart Jeff Rogut, signals a new beginning for the business and industry community and the new volunteer board represents a range of industries and experiences. There were a significant number of high-calibre applications to the board, which stands us in good stead and proves the depth of business and industry talent here in Frankston.”

The name of the new entity and branding was determined through consultation with the business community and broader public throughout April and May via Engage Frankston, the business chamber working group, as well as online polling on LinkedIn. The board met for the first time on June 2 and launched the new collective. Chair Bernd Neubauer said: “We’re working on a launch event with a jam-packed calendar of networking opportunities, events and training to follow, including a business summit and business awards in late 2022. Our pillars of advocacy, connection and education resonate with our business community.”

Other board members include vice-chair Joyie Wood, treasurer Mike Cusack, CEO Jeff Rogut, Joanna Baker, Bernadine Geary, David Friend and James Eling.

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• E ssential – for individuals, micro-businesses, sole traders and small businesses employing two to 10 employees; • Enterprise – for businesses employing 11-50 employees; • Executive – for large businesses employing 51-plus employees; and, • Strategic Partner/major sponsor.

“Our first major event will be a half-day summit titled Improving the Mental Wellbeing of Our Business Community, to offer insight and tools to our business owners on caring for their and their team’s mental well-being,” Mr Rogut said. “There is a terrific program of speakers and an amazing local venue, so watch our website at www. frankstonbusinesscollective.com.au for more details and how to book for this free event.”

For more information about membership options and how to get involved, email jeff.rogut@frankston. vic.gov.au

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“It’s that simple,” says Priscilla, who heads up LogoLogix situated in bayside. “I love designing logos. I love the thought that goes into a logo and I love the complexity of message a logo can convey in such a succinct form. A logo has the ability to capture the imagination and to make an impression. Most importantly, a bespoke designed logo is unique to you and your business.”

With her invaluable years of experience in designing logos, corporate identities and packaging for all scale of business operations, Priscilla is passionate about her role in creating an outstanding, personalised identity for you and your business.

Feel free to check our website, drop us a line or call LogoLogix for your corporate identity needs.

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Stephanie Tate of Henrietta’s Help at Home had a double celebration in June - her own 50th birthday plus the fifth anniversary of her business. For a bit of fun, attendees were encouraged to wear Gatsby-themed headdresses while a proper slap-up afternoon tea was served. DJ Evan Flux took control of the gramaphone and a wonderful day was had by all. Congratulations Stephanie from all of us at Mornington Peninsula

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All markets are confirmed with organisers before publication, however, late changes can occur. For FREE inclusion online and in print, please email market details to publishing@mpmag.com.au by the 15th of each month.

EVERY WEDNESDAY Main St, Mornington: 9am-3pm between Cromwell and Albert streets EVERY THURSDAY High St, Hastings: 9am-1pm, 40+ stalls, everything homemade, home-grown & crafted Plaza Palooza: 9am-4pm, Langwarrin Plaza, Langwarrin EVERY SUNDAY Bittern: 8am-1pm, 70+ stalls, Frankston-Flinders Rd, Bittern station Frankston: 8am-1pm, Sherlock & Hay carpark, Young St, Frankston SATURDAY JULY 2 Food Yard Mornington: Street Food Saturday’s 5-8pm.

63 Yuilles Rd Mornington www.unrivalledevents.com.au/ food-yard Rye Foreshore Market: First Saturday of the month. Open air market with craft, plants, vegies and gift ideas for the whole family. 75 - 120 stalls. Rye Foreshore near Pier, 7am - noon

SUNDAY JULY 3 Boneo Lions Club Sunday Market: First Sunday of every month, 8am-1pm. Rosebud Foreshore opposite 4th Avenue Rosebud, something for everything SATURDAY JULY 9 Crib Point Community Market: second Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Crib Point Community House, 7 Park Rd, Crib Point Rosebud Community School: second Saturday of month, Nepean Hwy, the old carnival site on Rosebud Foreshore (opp 7-Eleven), 120+ stalls, handmade and new items, produce and plants SUNDAY JULY 10 Mornington Racecourse Craft Market: Racecourse Rd, 9am2pm; 300+ stalls with animal farm and face-painting for the kids FRIDAY JULY 15 Soul Night Market: Mornington Peninsula Community Theatre 91 Wilsons Road Mornington, 60 boutique street food & drink trucks, handmade makers and live soul music; 5-9pm; SHOP.EAT.DRINK.SOCIALISE www.unrivalledevents. com.au/soul-night-market

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SATURDAY JULY 16 Boneo Community Market: third Saturday of the month, 8am-noon; cnr Boneo and Limestone roads Pearcedale Market: third Saturday of month, 8am-noon, 710 Baxter-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale SATURDAY JULY 23 Dromana Community Market:Special Christmas in July market: Dromana Community Park, Corner Codringham and Point Nepean Rd, Dromana; 8am-1.30pm; family-friendly experience with fresh and seasonal produce and locally crafted products. By Rotary Club of Dromana.

SUNDAY JULY 24 Mt Eliza Farmers’: fourth Sunday of month, Mount Eliza Village Green, 9am-1pm SATURDAY JULY 30 5ifth Market: Chelsea Bicentennial Park, Scotch Pde, Chelsea, 10am-2pm; 120+ makers and food stalls set around a beautiful walking track www.unrivalledevents. com.au/the-5ifth-market

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Hydrate your skin from head to toe this winter When winter hits, the low temperatures and humidity levels result in dry air that draws moisture away from the skin, which is why cold weather is incredibly tough on our skin. Unforgiving winter wind and dry indoor heat can make the skin suffer even more, and skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis can also flare up.

Olieve & Olie are here to help reduce dryness, chapping and redness, and to keep your skin comfortable and supple until the warmer weather arrives. Their range of products are filled with Australian extra virgin olive oil and other skin superfoods that will help boost hydration and in turn assist you in achieving healthier skin.

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Be hydrated head to toe this winter with their Hand & Body Cream. Choose from a range of botanical fragrances that will ignite your senses. It’s a must-have moisturiser that can even be used for your face. Readily absorbed, their cream is abundant in antioxidants and vitamin E. It’s made from natural and organic oils to soothe and protect all skin types, including sensitive skin.

Their Body Oil Bar is a mess-free alternative to body oil and comes in Clementine, Ylang Ylang & Nutmeg, and Lime, Clary Sage & Lavender. These essential oil aromas mesmerise and relax your soul, while the natural organic ingredients soothe and nourish your skin. This magic rejuvenating bar will melt when it hits your skin, then you can use it as a massage tool or moisturising bar.

Olieve & Olie’s Body Butter makes for a divine skin care regimen. It’s a decadently rich and creamy mix of organic butter, waxes and oils. It can be used as a face cream for those after a rich moisturiser. It’s ideal for those who suffer from dry, sensitive skin and who require the ultimate cream to moisturise, nourish and protect. This self-care experience can be levelled up by lighting their Soy & Olive Oil Candle. olieveandolie | P. 5982 0992 www.olieveandolie.com.au | 7/16 Henry Wilson Dve, Rosebud

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Dromana Estate, a renowned Mornington Peninsula winery, is a place of beauty, tranquillity and peace. With landscaped gardens, a 100-year-old weeping elm and more than 18.2ha under vine, the estate produces up to 12 different varietals every year, reflecting the cool-climate characteristics of the Peninsula.

Step inside our heritage-listed Tuerong Homestead and enjoy a truly unique wine-tasting experience in our cellar door, or sit down by the fireplace for a hearty winter’s lunch. The cellar door at Dromana Estate is open Wednesday through Sunday, and our restaurant is open Friday through Sunday. Drink up and enjoy!

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Ceylon Girl’s Café owner Angela Lord learnt the craft of preparing authentic Burgher-style Ceylonese cuisine from her grandmother and mother.

Angela refers to herself as a “Ceylon girl” – hence the café’s name – as she was born in Ceylon in 1972, the year the country changed its name to Sri Lanka. Angela is a Burgher.

Burgher people are a small Eurasian ethnic group in Sri Lanka descended from Portuguese, Dutch, British and other Europeans who settled in Ceylon. The influences of the settlers are found in the country’s cuisine and in Angela’s appealing menu.

Angela began her business in a food truck called La Foodies with her husband Craig Evans but quickly outgrew that space after being named in the Herald Sun’s top 10 food truck list in 2020. La Foodies ranked No.5.

Ceylon Girl’s Café opened in December 2021 and has a loyal following who come for memorable curries but also house specialties including pan rolls. “We’re known for our pan rolls,” says Angela. Pan rolls are filled crepes – chicken, beef or vegetables – rolled, crumbed, deep-fried and served with a dipping sauce. Go and experience the delights of Ceylon cuisine for yourself. All curries are gluten and lactose-free.

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Burger Heaven has arrived in Mornington Head to Main St and look for the neon sign depicting Cupid lovingly holding a burger and you’ve found Burger Heaven.

Open since May, the friendly team here turn out top-notch burgers – beef, chicken, or plantbased – gourmet hot dogs, and memorable milkshakes. Grownups might prefer a beer or wine.

Owner Amnon was drawn to opening his new business in the seaside village because of its community feel. The emphasis here is on fresh food, flavour, happy customers, and being part of the community.

The light and bright store with its yellow, blue and white colour scheme is an inviting space whether you’re grabbing takeaway or eating in. If you

have school-age children, make the most of the School Uniform Special $5 milkshakes available Monday to Friday 3-4.30pm for children wearing school uniforms.

A distinct feature of Burger Heaven is that it is the home of the smashed burger. For the uninitiated, a cast-iron ‘smashing’ tool is used to press each patty perfectly on to the griddle, making it a ‘smashed’ burger. This method ensures the burger is cooked with a beautiful caramelisation, giving it plenty of flavour while still retaining the juiciness of the patty. Delicious!

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Ten Minutes by Tractor is a fine-dining restaurant, cellar door and winery in the beautiful rolling hills of Main Ridge, and there’s never been a better time to visit or revisit this Peninsula gem. Head chef Hayden Ellis is inviting all food and wine-lovers to come and experience a glimpse of the magic that happens here, where a deep respect for nature and the wild meets cutting-edge technique, imagination and passion for food and wine.

The restaurant was recently awarded Australia’s 2021 Wine List of the Year, and with four different wine pairing options available, there is something for everyone. Guests get to dine from a five or seven-course tasting menu and can expect the highest quality seasonal and local ingredients, all handled with great care and creativity.

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The cellar door, which is open seven days, has recently released some new single vineyard and estate wines – including some 2018 chardonnay and pinot noir in magnum format that are perfect for saving for a special occasion.

It might be cold outside, but you’re always assured of a warm welcome at Ten Minutes

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The aroma of beef cooking over the grill fills the dining room. There’s a pleasant mix of conversation, clinking of glass and clatter of plates and knives. This is Squire’s Loft Mornington, part of the collection of steak restaurants dotted around Melbourne and further afield. The Peninsula’s iteration of this meaty franchise in Main St, however, stands out from other venues.

Owners Siller and Deborah Bello reopened Squire’s Loft Mornington in February 2020. “We bought the restaurant because we loved the food and we loved coming here,” says the Peninsula pair. “We wanted to bring a premium dining experience to the heart of Mornington,” adds Siller. “We wanted to serve excellent but accessible food in a beautiful dining room. We wanted a place we would want to eat at.”

The décor and appointments are impressive. The long room is warm, softly lit, one wall lined with a padded banquette, the other side dotted with American-style circular booths. “We went to New York to check out places like Peter Luger Steak House in New York to benchmark the steak experience,” says Siller. Good glassware and Brazilian-made steak knives sit ready on the polished Tasmanian oak tables standing on warm terracotta tiles. The comfortable padded Australian ash chairs are made by Siller’s furniture company and have a pleasing heft. The bar gantry is lined with premium spirits and the wine wall proudly stocked with wines from the Mornington Peninsula. With all the wood, leather look, brass and copper the room has an overall welcoming, masculine feel.

The wine offer of top Mornington Peninsula wines is complemented by a range of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Monica, from The Kitchen; Blue Mini owner Tracey Fleming; and wines from Rhone, Sicily, Spain and South America. The adoption of a Coravin system that injects inert Sam Hearn, from Home Ground Café, accept their Best Bites gas into the wine bottle allows these fine wines to be poured by the glass. A chance for meat-lovers to awards from Mornington Peninsula Mayor Anthony Marsh. enjoy a glass of exceptional wine without forking out for a bottle.

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lot at steak The money shot here is the meat. Squire’s Loft prides itself on the quality of its steak, much of which is sourced from the Western District, across all its venues. At Mornington, Siller and Deborah have added another level of super-premium steaks to the Chairman’s Steak Selection. This includes 200 days grain-fed Rangers Valley Black Onyx Angus 700g ribeye and 500 days marble score 5 Rangers Valley Infinite Wagyu. These are cooked on a state-of-the-art gas grill that can reach 400C, searing steaks with perfect bar marks and a juicy, flavoursome interior. Add to this chicken, prawns, calamari, sausages and gourmet burgers and you’ll find a dish to keep every person at the table happy.

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Yaringa Boat Harbour is excited to announce the opening of its 75-tonne travel lift, adding a new level of service to the region’s marine industry. The state-of-theart lift was opened on Thursday, June 16, by Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Anthony Marsh and Mal Hart of Hart Marine, with many leading business and industry locals on site to witness the occasion. Hart Marine’s Tura, a new ORC173 pilot boat for Flinders Ports, South Australia, was dropped into the water using the new lift.

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Hart Marine, now located at Yaringa Boat Harbour, has more than 40 years of experience in the boat-building industry. With a diverse team of marine experts offering extensive knowledge and skills, the Hart team at Yaringa continue to work on multiple projects

for clients both locally and worldwide.

The travel lift was designed and engineered by AW Maritime, constructed by the Hart and Yaringa team, and installed by PW Johnston Marine Piling and Construction.

The travel lift allows Yaringa and the associated on-site marine specialists to lift and store both commercial and recreational vessels up to 75 tonnes using the ASCOM BHT 75t mobile crane. This makes Yaringa one of Victoria’s leading harbours capable of handling such large boats and truly is a game-changing addition.

Yaringa Boat Harbour, under new management since 2019, continues to vastly improve the ideally located facility at the top end of Western Port.

Considered by experts to be the best fishing base on the Mornington Peninsula, Yaringa offers trailer boat storage, marina berths, hardstand and haul out facilities, with on-site boat works offering anything you could ever need to service your vessel. Somewhat

of a hidden gem, the harbour is quickly gaining the reputation as a Peninsula ‘must visit’ for both locals and visitors from further afield.

The harbour also boasts a magnificent waterfront restaurant, Cptn Jack’s. Cptn Jack’s menu features artisan produce from across the Peninsula blended with inspiration from across the globe.

They are passionate about every ingredient used and love working with incredible local suppliers. From Thursday to Sunday, sit by a roaring open fire, savour a delicious meal from the full menu and enjoy a splendid cocktail or some locally crafted wine – all while you soak up the stunning harbour view.

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It’s never been so easy to create a space that can be enjoyed 365 days a year than with our range of alfresco awnings and outdoor blinds. Creating an all-

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Our window awnings are the ultimate product for protection against the harsh Australian sun.

Reducing sunlight and glare on your windows, they offer protection for the inside of your home from sun damage and greatly improve your home’s energy efficiency.

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The most common ways to sell your home are by auction, private treaty, and expressions of interest. To achieve the highest price, it is important to do some research about which method will best suit you.

Increasingly popular on the Peninsula, auctions create urgency with a deadline for sale, vendor-chosen terms, and an unconditional result.

Buyers like the transparency of the process and are encouraged by the confidence of other buyers. The vendor is protected by a reserve price but there is no ceiling price, creating the opportunity for a price beyond your expectations. However, buyers need finance approval and may have to negotiate other conditions, such as a longer settlement.

Selling by private treaty is when the property is advertised for sale at a single price or narrow price range, with offers invited, and your agent negotiates with each buyer to achieve your price. This method is tried and tested but is without a set deadline and is subject to a minimum three-day cooling-off period favouring the buyer.

Sale by expression of interest (EOI) is when buyers are invited to put forward their best offer to the vendor by a certain date. This creates a deadline but, unlike an auction, enables buyers to personalise their offer with conditions that suit their circumstances.

Every vendor and their home is different, requiring a customised strategy for sale. An experienced real estate agent can discuss all of the options and which method is best for your home in your market.

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Lifestiles Design Studio is a hidden gem that will impress with its mixture of art, design and architecture.

Between the owners Deborah and Zee, there is an overflow of passion and experience for art and design at Mornington Lifestiles Design Studio. They have established a truly memorising design space, oozing with inspiration and creativity.

They pride themselves on providing handpicked quality products – A large range of Tiles and Mosaics in all formats sourced from around the world, beautiful creative lighting, handmade product by local and international artisans.

Deborah explains: “We understand the requirements of architects, homeowners, designers & builders. We invite you to come into our converted warehouse and indulge your creative senses. Renovation, new builds, extensions, working drawings – whatever the task, we will build your dream from the ground up to create the space for you.”

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Indulge your creative senses accessories for cabinets, doors & bathrooms. Our Australian made boutique tapware from Faucet & Strommen is exceptional quality.

From your whole house inside and out, or just your kitchen or bathrooms, we design with passion and creativity for every project from beginning to end.

Design consultation is available in house or on site, and commercial projects are also catered for. We have a cosmopolitan collection of inspiring trends.

In addition, LDS also has an amazing array of droolworthy wallpaper and fittings, fixtures, hardware & artistic home décor. We also custom-make timber/ concrete and steel vanities and amenities to your specifications and colour.

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Dress your leather for winter warmth Australian winter is in full swing and these colder nights provide the perfect excuse to give your space a little makeover. When it comes to choosing furniture and home décor to create a warm look and feel, people often lean towards fabric sofas and overlook leather upholstery for their living room.

However, leather can be easily transformed to escape the cold weather – not to mention staying in pristine condition all year round.

Our leather sofa range has just expanded with our latest winter ‘22 arrival, Dante.

Showcasing buttery leather in a smooth black finish, our Dante sofa boasts stylish comfort for your whole family to enjoy.

Its sophisticated design elevates modern homes and its dark aesthetic is perfect for this season.

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the air temperature of the room, whether it be cool or warm. So the best way to make your lounge cosy and inviting in winter is to layer it with thick, textured décor such as soft throw blankets and a ton of scatter cushions. Adding in natural elements also creates a comforting aura, like our boucle Baker designer chair and tufted cotton cushions infusing the room with warmth. With a touch of fluted glass in the Piper coffee table, the Dante sofa can be dressed to impress with each season to come.

Indulge your home this season and discover our huge range of furniture and home décor online or in store today at OZ Design Furniture.

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If you’ve been considering updating your mattress, there’s no better time to do it than during winter. Cold and rainy days make winter the perfect season for staying in bed – not to mention when the inevitable cold and flu season takes hold – so a comfortable bed in which to rest is a necessity.

The experts at Makin Mattresses would love to assist you with this important purchase. For more than 45 years, Makin Mattresses has been Australia’s largest independent mattress manufacturer. They have the knowledge and experience to help you find the right mattress for your needs.

With 10 stores Australia-wide and six manufacturing sites, Makin Mattresses has an impressive range to choose from. Whether you’re shopping for a cot mattress, a super king-size mattress or anything in between, Makin Mattresses will have just the right mattress.

Makin Mattresses is the only bedding manufacturer in Australia to have a micro coil machine that maximises mattress airflow to reduce heat and increase hygiene. This feature is essential not only for your body temperature but also the health of your mattress because sweat causes foam to degrade and flatten over time, so imagine how your current mattress is faring.

And if you’re thinking of leaving winter behind and heading north to chase the sunshine in your caravan, camper trailer, motorhome or boat, there’s a lightweight range and a custom-made range so you can travel and sleep well even on a road trip.

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We don’t often think about our window coverings until the weather is extremely hot or cold. Your window furnishings help protect your home against the elements by providing insulation, keeping the heat out in summer and the heat in during winter.

Denise Lees from Abundant Home has been a window furnishings specialist for more than two decades. “Traditional blockout lined curtains are one of the best insulators during both hot and cold weather,” Denise says. “If you prefer blinds over curtains, cellular blinds are an amazing product, trapping a pocket of air within the blind itself to give you that layer of insulation.

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The lazy miracle of the sea If you live on the Mornington Peninsula, you eventually will hear about the elusive paper nautilus, also known as the knobbed argonaut. While they are high in number, sighting one of these genius creatures is certainly rare.

The argonaut is an octopus that has evolved over 500 million years, and is the only octopus known to fabricate its own shell using two of its arms. Like other octopuses, it has eight arms, but two have flanges that cover the outside of the shell and are used to fabricate the shell through the excretion of saliva. The shell it produces is designed to carry up to a million eggs in the lifetime of a female argonaut.

While they take refuge in deep water and can be fast swimmers, the argonaut is in fact a complete opportunist, using other marine creatures as a method of transport. Argonauts can be found drifting on seaweed, jellyfish and even other argonauts, allowing them to conserve energy and do what they do best – care for their young until they are able to go out into the big blue world on their own.

Female shells can grow to about 27cm, while their male counterpart only grows to less than 1.27cm and never builds shells.

When the male and female hook up, the male leaves something behind – a specially adapted arm called a hectocotylus that goes into the female's oviduct and has little grooves for the sperm to travel along. When he jets away, the arm snaps off and stays with the female. Some females have been found with multiple hectocotyli in their shells from multiple males. It’s not clear if the male dies after copulation or if he survives.

As her eggs grow and get heavier and heavier, the female is able to adjust for the added weight by periodically coming to the surface and ‘gulping’ air into her shell. She can ‘seal off’ the captured gas using her flanged arms and forcefully dive to a depth where the compressed gas buoyancy counteracts her bodyweight.

Paper nautilus egg casings are seldom found, so if you do come across one it would be a rare joy indeed.

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Well, what a start to winter 2022!

Cool with plenty of rain and a little slowing in growth compared with previous years. However, things will pick up. And one positive is that we haven’t had to use our irrigation systems nearly as much this season.

Fingers crossed for some more sunny days so we can get out and enjoy our gardens.

If you planted your brassicas, onions, garlic, peas and broad beans in mid to late autumn, your garden beds will be filling out nicely. And if you haven’t quite got around to cool-season plantings yet, don’t be too concerned. You can still plant seedlings of broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, beetroot, salad and Asian greens and peas, among others. It’s always good to experiment with late-season planting, not only to achieve successive crops of your favourite vegetables but also to see the difference in the growth habits of certain crops. For example, you may find that late-planted broccoli still produces nice tight heads while late brussels sprouts and cauliflower become a little looser as the days become longer and warmer.

Oh, and while we are talking about this persistent rain, make sure you adjust your irrigation system to suit. Many of us will have a rain sensor attached to the irrigation system that restricts the amount of water being supplied to our plants while it’s wet. If you don’t, knock back the number of watering days or switch to manual irrigation. In particular, you don’t want to be overwatering your deciduous

fruit trees during their dormancy period.

You can, however, begin to prepare for the ‘waking’ of your deciduous fruit trees by cleaning up around the base of the trees, doing any necessary pruning and/ or cutting back that may be required, and giving them a good feed and mulch. They will then have abundant food available when they shoot away again, giving them a real boost before flowering. Feed with home compost, local composted chicken manure or a ‘clean’ manufactured product, and mulch with straw or broken down mulch.

If you feel you need to protect your orchard from prevailing wind, winter is also a great time to get indigenous or native screening plants settled in ready for the spring growth flush. Planting the south/southwestern boundary of your garden will provide invaluable respite from the harshest of wind we experience down here on the coast, and you will find your trees maintain better shape and the fruit is less damaged. Local plants such as tea-tree, moonah, dodonaea and drooping she-oak all do a good job, as does Myoporum insulare, Grevillea olivacea and Grevillea winpara. Have a chat with your local nursery for further guidance.

Hopefully these cold fronts subside a little and allow us a little more time out in our gardens.

HAPPY GARDENING! Drew Cooper, Edible Gardens www.ediblegardens.com.au

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