Mornington Peninsula Magazine June 2022

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Taylor shares his distinctive voice In Conversation Casual chats with Peninsula people

Mornington Peninsula fans of Channel 7’s The Voice would have been cheering in their lounge rooms when Frankston’s Taylor Piggott wowed the judges with his rendition of Coldplay’s classic Yellow. Taylor sang from the heart as he always does, dedicating the song to his late Nan Peggy, to whom he was close. While his time on Keith Urban’s team was brief, his music career looks to be long and rewarding. Nikki Fisher caught up with him.

When did you take up music?

I’ve been involved in music for as long as I can remember, but the most significant moment for me musically was when I was 12. I had a close friend pass away and I wrote a song about him. That’s when I realised the enormous impact music can have on not only yourself, but how it connects with other people. I realised it was my passion and what I really wanted to do.

How did entering The Voice come about? And was it hard to decide which judge to choose?

I entered The Voice privately; I didn’t tell my friends or family until it got to the stage of going to the audition. Choosing a judge was pretty overwhelming. I didn’t think I was going to get all four of them to turn their chairs around. From the beginning of being involved in the show and from watching last year’s season, I was really drawn to Keith. He’s such a kind and humble human being, as the others are, but there’s just something about Keith that I connected with.

What did you take away from your experience of being on The Voice?

To go out there and give it a go. I met some incredible artists; I got to connect with four incredible coaches. I went into it with no expectations and I came out with so much more. For me it wasn’t about winning or how far I went in the competition, it was about connecting with people and pushing myself outside of my comfort zone and getting on a bigger stage.

What would you say to people who might be considering a show like The Voice?

I think, “Why not do it?” It’s only going to help further you in what you’re doing. It’s a great experience.

The reason I love The Voice so much is that they don’t put people out there to embarrass them.

Everyone is there because they have a story and a voice to be heard.

What does the rest of the year hold for you?

I head off (this month) to Europe for a holiday, and as soon as I’m back I have a bunch of releases set for the rest of the year. Gig-wise I’ll be going into wedding season. I’m so lucky to have music as a full-time job, coaching singing during the week and doing weddings and gigs on the weekend. I play regularly on the Peninsula at Two Buoys in Dromana and Hotel Continental in Sorrento.

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Oh baby, our dolphin community’s booming As reported in previous editions of Mornington Peninsula Magazine, a unique community of normally oceanic common dolphins has colonised part of the Mornington Peninsula coast in Port Phillip. This special group of dolphins continues to thrive in our bay, and it is with great excitement that the Dolphin Research Institute is able to report that no fewer than five new calves were born this autumn. This is truly remarkable and highly significant in the context of Port Phillip’s natural values.

The five calves were all born to known females in the community and they appear to be doing well, putting on size and beginning to socialise with one another. It’s quite exciting to think that this amazing group of animals continues to do so well while some other coastal dolphin populations around Australia are in decline.

This community of dolphins has been monitored by the Dolphin Research Institute since their discovery in 2005, when just 13 individuals were known from the area.

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Today this number exceeds 80 and we are now seeing a third generation of these animals calling our bay their home.

None of this knowledge would be in hand if it wasn’t for the long-term monitoring that has been undertaken by the Dolphin Research Institute with the support of local community members, volunteers, and more recently our inaugural research fellow and newly appointed assistant research fellow. The additions to the research team constitute a major step forward for the institute and one that represents the next generation of marine scientists, who it is hoped will help to continue this important work into the future.

If you’d like to catch a glimpse of our common dolphins, now is a great time to do this. Winter is the time of year when we expect the dolphins to move closer to the coast as they follow their preferred prey – small baitfish. Pick a calm day with good light and take a pair of binoculars to any clifftop between Mount Eliza and Mount Martha. Be prepared to move around, spending time at a few locations. When at a site, scan the water looking for feeding birds and/or disturbances on the water’s surface. If you’re lucky you may just spot some of our marine locals – and if you do see some and would like to help our work, please log your sighting using our whale and dolphin sighting app PodWatch at https:// www.dolphinresearch.org.au/research/report-sightings/

To help protect our common dolphin community, please report any dolphin harassment by calling 13 61 86. Victorian Government regulations prohibit vessels from approaching dolphins closer than 100m, or 300m for jetskis.

To learn more about whales and dolphins in our region, or to find out about becoming an Adopt-A-Dolphin supporter, visit the Dolphin Research Institute website at www.dolphinresearch.org.au DAVID DONNELLY, Dolphin Research Institute research officer Photos: Dolphin Research Institute, taken under scientific permit

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Judo champ Harrison heads to Commonwealth Games “I’ve travelled all over the world doing judo, to 20 countries,” says 24-year-old Australian judo champion Harrison Cassar. “I still think the Mornington Peninsula and my home town Dromana are the best places in the world.”

Harrison is ecstatic to have been selected as one of the 12 members competing in the Australian judo team at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games on July 28. Judo returns to the Games after last appearing in Glasgow in 2014.

This will be Harrison’s first Games; he will compete in the 90kg division. He is also proud to be the first person from Mornington Judo Club to compete at this level. “My original coaches from Mornington Judo, Michael Picken and David Karney, are still to this day always behind me. I wouldn’t be where I am without them and the support of my mum and dad. My dad was the one driving me to all the training sessions and flying me to all the competitions around Australia when I was a kid. My dad is still my No.1 supporter.”

The dedicated judoka heads off to Europe with his team at the end of the month where they will take part in judo training camps and competitions to prepare them for the Games.

Born and bred on the Peninsula, Harrison started judo at the age of eight. “I definitely fell in love with judo from the start. I remember my first session; I got thrown around by a girl half my size and I thought, ‘I have to know what this is about’. That’s what made me stick with it.”

and is No.1 in Australia in the 90kg division. He made his international debut for Australia at the 2018 Judo World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. After moving up a weight division, he claimed three bronze medals in tournaments in Asia in 2018 before snaring a silver at the open event in Taipei in 2019.

Harrison has been a national medallist multiple times in both Australian under-20s and senior competitions

“Judo is obviously an individual sport, but it teaches you appreciation for your training partners and the people

around you. I think that’s why we have a tight-knit group at Judo Australia where we really support each other because we know we need each other to get better.

I’m excited to be competing with this strong team and I suspect we’re going to have some really good results. I think there’ll be a fair few medals coming our way.”

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New home care providers appointed Mornington Peninsula Shire has announced the appointment of two new providers to deliver in-home care to Peninsula residents under the Commonwealth Home Support Program. The Shire said national aged care reforms introduced by the Federal Government meant that from July 1 the Shire would no longer be a provider of in-home support services which would instead be delivered by Mecwacare and Bolton Clarke – formerly the Royal District Nursing Service.

The services are for residents aged over 65 and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents aged over 50 and include domestic assistance, personal care, shopping

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assistance, respite care, and home maintenance. The Shire will continue to provide regional assessment services, Meals on Wheels and Dial-A-Bus services, as well as services to clients of its home and community care program for younger people aged 64 and under, or 49 and under for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents.

“We are working closely with the Commonwealth Government and the new providers to ensure the changeover goes smoothly,” said Mayor Anthony Marsh. “Current services will remain in place until the change is complete and we expect there to be minimal disruption to care. The Commonwealth Government’s aged care reform is aimed at giving Australians a choice in providers and easier access to a broad range of services. With a new model of service delivery due to begin nationally in June next year, transitioning to new providers now gives our community the best chance at securing quality service providers under the new model.” mornington PENINSULA

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Can I legally exclude someone from my will?

Deciding who will inherit your estate and who won’t is an important decision when making your will. You may decide to disinherit a person because: • • • • •

Your relationship has ended; You’re estranged from your child; You’ve previously given a substantial gift to your child; One of your children has special needs; or, The person may waste any inheritance.

“A will-maker may have excellent reasons for leaving someone out of their will,” said Hayley Najim of marshalls+dent+wilmoth lawyers. “But certain people can make a legal claim on your estate, including a spouse, former spouse, child, grandchild and other dependants.”

Anyone making a claim must prove you had a moral duty to provide for them in your will, and you failed to do so.

A court would consider various factors, including: • • • • •

The terms of your will; Your reasons for excluding the person; The person’s relationship with you; The person’s financial circumstances; and, The person’s character and conduct.

“Even if they can show proof, a court may still decide the person shouldn’t get more,” said Najim. “There’s nothing to stop a person attempting to challenge your will. However, a lawyer can advise you on your options and help with expert drafting which may increase the chances that your estate will be distributed the way you want.”

MDW works with you to understand your wishes and provide tailored estate planning advice to help you plan for the future. They advise on a range of estate planning strategies appropriate for you and your business.

For professional wills and estate advice, contact marshalls+dent+wilmoth’s Mornington office on 5973 6919 or visit www.mdlaw.com.au Level 1, 2/26 McLaren Place, Mornington VIC 3931

DISCLAIMER: We accept no responsibility for any action taken after reading this article. It is intended as a guide only and is not a substitute for the expert legal advice you can receive from marshalls+dent+wilmoth and other relevant experts

Purposeful education for a purposeful future At Woodleigh, our focus is on the purposeful education of the individual. We work hard to understand and support students, see real academic growth, and develop a strong sense of self.

Throughout a Woodleigh education, strong core literacy and numeracy programs are complemented by an extensive range of co-curricular Sports, Arts, Activity, Camp, Language and Cultural Programs. The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme’s interdisciplinary learning style is taught at our Junior Campuses, complemented by Woodleigh’s wide range of real-world learning experiences.

Learning in context sees our students discover and follow their passions while growing in a culture of mutual respect, cultural freedom and inclusion.

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Woodleigh's Homestead program, which bridges the academic and pastoral elements of education, starts in Year 5. Homesteads are places where students are known and valued, where they have the opportunity to lead and succeed, and where individually tailored learning programs and a vibrant curriculum work to get the most from every student.

Woodleigh's camp and cultural experiences see students travel far and wide.

Wherever they go, our students explore new environments and cultures together, building friendships, resilience, resourcefulness, and gaining invaluable life experience.

Woodleigh operates direct bus services to all areas of the Peninsula, including Frankston and its surrounds, with direct buses from Frankston station serving students from the bayside area.

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

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A win for the planet Balnarring Primary wins national competition

Dude is good therapy Laid-back temperament Saint Bernard

Start planning your escape Mad Scientist room comes to Mornington

Page 29 Badass boundaries Empowering masterclass for Women In Business

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Main Street Mornington Our special feature for the Long Weekend Festival

Scorpius a popular target Read the latest from Mornington Peninsula Home Baked | Handmade | Home Grown Astronomical Society Return of the Winter Wine Weekend The Winter Wine Festival Date: Saturday, June 11 Cost: $120

Long Lunch at the Pavilion Date: Sunday, June 12

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Pages 64-69 Financial Services Find everything you need for EOFY

Pages 88-89 Blue Mini is People’s Choice Best Bites winners announced

CUSTOMER RELATIONS & SALES Molly on maternity leave Anna 0401 598 613 anna@mpmag.com.au Chendelle 0412 030 802 chendelle@mpmag.com.au

JOURNALISTS & FEATURE WRITERS Nikki Fisher, Lisa Walton, Drew Cooper, Richard Cornish, Maurie Hutchinson, Nerida Langcake, Josie Jones, Stephanie Johnson SOCIAL MEDIA & WEBSITE Sinead Fay DISTRIBUTION Archie and his band of helpers DESIGN Lisa Walton, Sinead Fay PUBLISHER, EDITOR Lisa Walton lisa@mpmag.com.au

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Cost: $160 Where: Red Hill Recreation Showground and Reserve 184 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill Pre-booked tickets are required for both Saturday’s and Sunday’s events.

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Return of the Winter Wine Weekend Signature festival back for Queens Birthday long weekend

Le Bouchon c’est bon Richard Cornish samples Le Bouchon in Balnarring

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Breaking ground on a new era at Chisholm Institute Frankston Work is under way on the second stage of the Chisholm Institute Frankston campus redevelopment. On April 22, Premier Daniel Andrews joined Training and Skills Minister Gayle Tierney, Chisholm Institute board chairman Stephen Marks, and Chisholm CEO Stephen Varty to turn the first sod on the $67 million project, which will deliver a state-of-the art, multi-level learning facility. Frankston State Member Paul Edbrooke MP, Carrum State Member Sonya Kilkenny MP, Chisholm students and industry representatives were also in attendance to break ground.

Premier Andrews said: “Whether you’re studying mental health, youth work or cybersecurity, this new campus will give locals from Frankston and beyond all the tools they need to embark on an exciting new career in in-demand sectors.”

Mr Varty said the new and extensive precinct at Chisholm’s Frankston campus would provide a safe and accessible mix of indoor and outdoor spaces for staff, students and the broader Chisholm community. “This second stage of development takes us one step closer to delivering on Chisholm’s ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education.”

This exciting new development offers enormous opportunity to the Mornington Peninsula community, improving access to world-class facilities and education options including Free TAFE courses, higher education pathways, the Adult Migrant Education Program, and scholarships through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation.

For more information on the Frankston development project, please visit www.chisholm.edu.au/about-us/media-release/breakingground-on-a-new-era-at-chisholm-institute-frankston CHISHOLM INSTITUTE A: Frankston, Dandenong, Berwick, Cranbourne, Rosebud and Wonthaggi campuses T: 1300 244 746 W: www.chisholm.edu.au FB: ChisholmInstitute INSTA: chisholm_institute

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New technology for viticulture While there’s a certain allure to eschewing technology and staying with traditional ways of doing things in any industry, there are also benefits in embracing it.

Last month Wine Australia held an agtech and innovation demonstration day – 5G in the Vineyard – at Red Hill. The focus of the day was a new app from the award-winning Australian agtech company Platfarm. Platfarm has partnered with Kubota Australia to trial technology that promises to improve efficiency and profitability for fixed-row farmers. The Platfarm app is currently being tested in the viticulture industry, putting users at the forefront of the digital farming revolution and allowing them to implement precision agriculture, GPS, and geomapping technology.

Viticulturalist Stuart Marshall, from Kooyong Wines and Port Phillip Estate, attended the demonstration day and will be testing the app. “In the past I haven’t really looked at the mapping and satellite imaging data that’s out there, but what I liked about Platfarm is it looks simple and it works off your phone,” Stuart said.

Platfarm was founded by a grower with a background in app development as a job-sharing tool and satnav for vineyards. The app makes it easy for viticulturalists to build a rich digital map of their vineyard as they add blocks, draw and number vine rows, and capture work done over time, building data to measure impact. Tracking work as it is carried out helps to ensure that no rows are missed and to see what work was done where over time.

Running on your phone or tablet, Platfarm lets you tap out the zones where you need to carry out variable rate work — or simply select the blocks where

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you want a job done and share that map with one of your team. For those looking for NDVI imagery, Platfarm integrates with DataFarming and Planet imagery via Leaf so you can direct the work you want based on the latest data.

“Growers can definitely keep going as they are and not use technology like this, but our margins are being eroded because of the cost of everything going up,” Stuart said. “The cost of diesel, the cost of fertiliser, the cost of chemicals have all increased dramatically. For us to be

competitive on a global scale you must look at these types of things. They can help back up your decision-making and improve efficiency.”

Platfarm is available to download from Google Play and iTunes. To find out more information on Platfarm and how it could work for you, go to www.platfarm.com NIKKI FISHER

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Mount Eliza artist on a winning streak The seed for Marynes Avila’s multi-medium award-winning art was planted many years ago in her birth country of Argentina. Now a resident of Mount Eliza, Marynes creates work that is deeply site-specific, engaging with the landscape and the total environment of an area in which she is working.

The concept of multiples underpins much of what Marynes creates. “My first encounter with multiples and the power of multiples was as a child in Argentina,” she says. “When I was a child and teenager, we had the army regime, we experienced hardship.

There were 30,000 people disappearing, and Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo met in the square and wore white fabric scarfs (created by using the old fabric nappies of their children) on their heads as a sign of protest, asking for their sons and daughters to come back. The wearing of these multiple scarfs – humble and everyday objects – became a symbol of resistance and courage. For me, the power of the scarfs on these mothers protesting peacefully every Thursday at 3.30pm for 45 years resonates deeply.”

Marynes’s work is all about the redefinition of the object, the symbolism behind a group of objects, a sense of identity and transcendence. “Multiples

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create transcendence.” In her home studio that overlooks a lush garden, she says, “As my garden grew, my practice grew,” speaking of her time tending her garden for the past 23 years. “I love nature and the seasons. Nature teaches us about the cycles of life. My work is a fusion between art and science and both are based in observation. I observe a lot.”

The work is a commentary on oblivious human behaviour towards environmental issues. That win was quickly followed by the Toorak Village Sculpture Exhibition Traders Award 2022 for her piece Flora, Bearer of Plenty. She currently has work in the Art Red Hill virtual exhibition that can be viewed until June 5 at www.artredhill.redhillcs. vic.edu.au

Her artistic expression began as a creative dancer in Argentina. Her artistic expression moved to visual art – sculpture, installations, micro photographs and drawing. A graduate of RMIT’s Masters of Arts – Art in Public Space program, Marynes has won many national art awards and has been selected to undertake many national and international artistic residencies delivering public art installations.

“The works I’ve presented for Art Red Hill are a response to the surreal times of the COVID-19 pandemic and extend my ongoing research on the complexities of multiplicity. They utilise elements of nature such as blooming indigenous flowers from around the world, pine needles and leaves emerging from a microscopic image of the virus with its spikes morphing into petals as a metaphor of humanity's hope and resilience.”

Last month her sculpture Indifference won the Mount Eliza Sculpture Trail 2022. Indifference, pictured, is an ongoing site-specific project, the outcome of 16 years of continuous collection of sea glass on the Peninsula’s foreshores. The work portrays a poignant assembly of some 1500 sea glass pieces taking centre stage in a sea of sand.

From June 9-27, Marynes’s work can be seen in the Association of Sculptors Victoria Annual Exhibition and Awards at the Victorian Artists Society, 430 Albert St, East Melbourne. You can follow Marynes on Instagram @marynes_avila_ artist NIKKI FISHER www.mpmag.com.au

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A win for the planet and Balnarring Primary School While politicians continue to argue about climate change and sustainability, school students are busy taking action. Last month more than 100 schools took part in TreadLightly’s 2022 National School Recycling Drive. TreadLightly is a new national recycling initiative that’s working closely with Australia’s top sporting and active lifestyle brands to recycle unwanted sports and active lifestyle shoes. The unwanted shoes are diverted from landfill and recycled into useful products such as retail flooring, anti-fatigue mats, and gym and playground surfaces. TreadLightly is powered by the Australian Sporting Goods Association and recycler Save Our Soles.

The top eight schools in the competition collectively diverted five tonnes of shoes from landfill. It is a proud Mornington Peninsula moment to share that the national winner was Balnarring Primary School. The students worked together to collect 798 pairs of shoes, raising awareness by giving a short presentation on TreadLightly to each class to encourage students, parents, teachers, and the wider community to get behind the cause.

“We had an incredible response,” said teacher Kate Large, who leads the school’s Balnarring Environmental Action Team – a group of 15 students who were integral in driving the recycling campaign. “The kids went home and asked their parents, their neighbours, their grandparents for their old shoes. They brought them all in and students then went from class to class collecting the shoes in wheelbarrows.

“Our school is incredibly dedicated to sustainability, and we know kids' feet grow so quickly. This was a perfect opportunity for our school to get on board with an initiative to divert waste from landfill. There’s so much talk about climate anxiety, we like to support the kids to do something about it rather than just worry. This competition was great because they could see the piles of shoes that they’re saving from landfill. We want to empower them, not scare them.”

ASGA executive director Shaun Bajada said TreadLightly was blown away by the interest in the competition and the positive feedback from schools. “It has been great to see so many schools get behind the initiative, coming up with their own creative ways to raise awareness and collect shoes to be recycled,” Shaun said. “We are passionate about helping children to understand the important role they can play in reducing our impact on the planet. Small steps can have a big impact when we work together.”

TreadLightly is being supported by the Federal Government in its bid to recycle more than one million pairs of shoes by June 2023, saving hundreds of tonnes from landfill.

Australians can take their preloved footwear to participating retailers and be part of the solution. To find your nearest collection location, go to www.treadlightly.asga.com.au

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From a size point of view – averaging 70kg – a Saint Bernard might not seem the most obvious choice for a therapy dog.

Surely some people are a bit intimidated by such big dogs?

Effie Gray, the owner of Dude the therapy dog, feels Saint Bernards’ laid-back temperament makes them the perfect breed for this sensitive work.

Effie bought Dude when he was a three-week-old puppy; he is five now. “I’ve had dogs my whole life and always had it in the back of my mind that I wanted to volunteer taking a dog as a therapy dog into hospitals,” she says. That thought came to fruition with Dude, who has worked with Effie in hospitals, universities, and corporate spaces. Effie and Dude now work together full time at Racing Hearts in Moorooduc.

Racing Hearts specialises in equine therapy. Effie has been working with horses since she was 16, and quickly became aware of the importance of counselling in the stressful and injury-prone horse racing industry. Effie became more interested in counselling after she completed training to become a therapy dog handler with Dude and went on to undertake formal studies in counselling and animal-assisted therapies.

Dude has been trained to work in a Halti harness. “When the Halti goes on he knows it’s work time and his behaviour is perfect. When the Halti comes off he knows he can have fun so he will run around and lean into people. Big dog owners know they’re leaners, so he’ll lean against you. Some people enjoy that, so if it’s within the person’s boundaries and they’re comfortable with it, he’s allowed to lean.”

A work day for Dude includes grooming activities with clients. “Animal grooming really regulates people’s emotions. We’re aware of how Dude is feeling throughout the interaction. The activity is working on people’s awareness, to notice if they’re feeling comfortable or uncomfortable and notice their boundaries.”

When Dude and Effie aren’t working, the beach is Dude’s favourite place. “He dives into the water and submerges himself until only his head is above water. He’d stay there for ever. Everyone walks past laughing, seeing his head sticking out of the water. He loves swimming. I used to live on a property that had a dam. If ever Dude went missing, I’d find him swimming laps.”

Wondering when Dude gets to retire? “Whenever he tells me he’s had enough; hopefully a few more years yet. Whenever he loses interest or maybe his mobility isn’t as good as it was, then that would be time to slow down.”

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Whether it be a question about new electric vehicles, the power and performance of the M range, or information on vehicle maintenance, the team are ready to help.

Together with your BMW, you will travel many roads and set off on many adventures, so it’s important that your Ultimate Driving Machine is always in Ultimate condition. Servicing your vehicle at Mornington BMW means you can be confident that our team of expert BMW technicians are fitting only Genuine BMW Parts and Accessories. Genuine BMW Parts and Accessories are subject to the same standards of quality as BMW vehicles and have a two-year unlimited kilometre warranty – including all labour.

Our friendly Service Advisers, Stephanie and Shannon, will support and guide you through the entire servicing process.

They will assist you in understanding your vehicle’s needs, discuss economical solutions with you, facilitate your transport to and from your service, update you on your vehicle’s status, and answer any questions you may have.

The best feeling is not having to worry, so as always, the team at Mornington BMW are available to assist you with all your servicing needs. We look forward to welcoming you into our Service Centre.

Located on Mornington-Tyabb Road, Mornington BMW is Your Home of BMW on the Peninsula.

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Hey kids, start planning your escape Escape rooms are all the rage at the moment and are a great form of entertainment for families and teens. Escape rooms are a highly desired activity for birthday parties, but until now it has been difficult to find an escape room that caters to the younger kids.

That is all about to change, with the highly rated Mornington escape room centre Locked in Escape Rooms developing a room designed just for kids aged 7-12.

The room, Mad Scientist, allows for a group of up to six children to pit their wits against the evil Professor Prism as they try to thwart his plan to destroy the world.

They will work with his laboratory assistant Alex to solve puzzles and complete tasks and hopefully, after an hour, come out triumphant.

Room designer Carolyn Parker has an education background and has designed the experience to provide the right mix of entertainment and challenge. The room is a multi-sensory experience, with a range of puzzles to engage and delight.

Test tubes are being polished and the prisiminator is warming up. Stay tuned via Locked in Escape Rooms’ webpage or Facebook for an opening date.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class is all class The all-new C-Class has arrived at MercedesBenz Mornington.

More than a luxury vehicle, the all-new C-Class is a personal oasis of comfort, connection and control.

Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life inside the C-Class. As a new kind of comfort zone, it has everything to help you recharge, unwind and feel at ease, no matter where you are inside the vehicle.

Learn more about its progressive features and sophisticated design, including the exciting innovations that echo the Mercedes-Benz flagship S-Class, and book a test drive today.

Relax inside a luxurious new haven, complete with a spacious cabin, contemporary interior design, ambient lighting, electric front seats and privacy

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Discover a personalised paradise. As seen in the new S-Class, the all-new C-Class features a digital cockpit complete with the latest MBUX multimedia system, a central LED touchscreen, and a fingerprint scanner that allows you

to log into your personalised MBUX profile quickly, conveniently and securely.

Experience the all-new C-Class at Mercedes-Benz Mornington.

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Head to the Valley for a hole lot of fun The Valley, Golf, Sport and Leisure, located in the stunning seaside town of Safety Beach (and only minutes from the Mornington Peninsula Freeway), features a pristine 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool, 18hole mini golf, as well as a bar and club rooms with a friendly, all-inclusive atmosphere.

With plenty of social and golfing events on offer, why not make the Valley the destination for your next boys’ or girls’ weekend, romantic winter getaway or family-friendly fun fest?

For those who find that a round or two at our sensational course just isn’t enough, we have a wide range of memberships available to suit individuals, couples and the hip pocket.

Surrounded by all the Mornington Peninsula has to offer including chic coastal towns, dozens of the country’s most-celebrated wineries and a red-hot foodie scene, we guarantee you’ll never want to leave our little slice of paradise!

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back in business Back by popular demand, Badass Boundaries is an empowering masterclass in all things boundaryrelated: what are they, why they matter, and how we can set better boundaries.

Join Women in Business Mornington Peninsula for an evening of empowerment and inspiration coupled with grazing platters, drinks and great conversation. It’s on Thursday, June 16, from 7-9pm at Bass & Flinders Distillery in Dromana. Tickets are strictly limited, so log on to https://womeninbusiness.org.au/ now to book yours before they’re all snapped up.

This 90-minute workshop by certified professional coach and somatic practitioner Meghann Birks is a deep dive into how we can use our own intuition to clarify when boundaries are being violated, how we can communicate them more clearly, and why the sometimes really challenging work of setting boundaries might be the most important thing you can do in your personal and professional life.

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In today’s competitive diamond marketplace, more than half of all Round/Brilliant cut diamonds are given an Excellent cut grade. However, it is often claimed that only 20 per cent of those are in fact true Excellent cuts.

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The 8X™ grade guarantees that what you are buying is not only a true Excellent cut diamond but that it’s also the very best top 1 per cent of those diamonds. It achieves this by applying much tighter and more demanding grading criteria to its grading profile. This provides the discerning buyer with the confidence in selecting the most breathtaking diamond possible even when purchasing that diamond sight unseen.

To learn more, call Anthony Hansen at Diamond Coco.

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To many around the world, the s.s. Canberra will always be remembered as ‘The Great White Whale’ of the Falklands War, but she had more than 20 years of service with P&O before her work as a troopship for the British Army.

By the 1960s, airline travel was cutting into the passenger liner trade, but despite this competition Canberra spent most of her first decade on the Australasia run.

In the later 1960s she also began offering some cruises.

Competition from airlines finally resulted in the end of the liner service between the UK and Australia in 1973. At that time Canberra was based in the US for Caribbean cruising. When this venture failed, plans were made to scrap the ship but an improvement in the cruising trade led to her being refitted in 1974 as a cruise ship.

In April 1982, Canberra was requisitioned as a troop carrier for the Falklands War. She transported 3000 British troops a distance of more than 17,000km for the landings at San Carlos Water. She returned home to a triumphal welcome on July 11. After a lengthy refit, she returned to cruising for nearly 15 years before being sold to be scrapped in October 1997.

With a length of 250m and measuring 45,270 gross register tons, s.s. Canberra was the last and the largest liner built for the UK to Australia run. With her engines

aft and her two side-by-side funnels, she was a dramatic change in style from the traditional passenger liners.

Her modernist interior design was intended to appeal to those who wanted a holiday while on board. There were large outdoor spaces, big swimming pools and airconditioned cabins. It was hoped that many would prefer a 25-day passage on Canberra to the alternative airline choice. In her earlier years she carried 548 firstclass and 1690 tourist-class passengers. This number was reduced to 1500 when she became a one-class cruise ship. Her twin propellers were driven by electric motors, with the power coming from steam turbinedriven alternators, giving her a top speed above 29 knots (54km/h).

Launched at Belfast on March 16, 1960, she began her maiden voyage from Southampton on June 2, 1961, and reached Melbourne on June 27.

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Rock on down to Doe St

Established last year, Doe St are a four-piece from Rye who play energetic, fun, and honest tunes. The line-up consists of good mates Tom Duell (Bleach), Sharni Paris, Arron Mawson (STIFF RICHARDS) and Kalani Vozzo. The band’s sound is ragged and playful; they meld slackened Aussie jangle with a bit of punk grit and gravel. Doe St have been likened to acts such as Scott & Charlene’s Wedding, and Dick Diver & Twerps. Their raw rock'n'roll sounds like it was made up jamming after a few beers. Doe St chat to MAXON from MP Music Network.

asked Sharni to join, which was a no-brainer, and we were off and running. Most of our 2021 was spent in lockdown, which meant we had to learn a lot of the set via voice recordings and Facebook/WhatsApp messages, but once the lockdowns ended we started jamming consistently and it felt like we came alive as a band. By the end of 2021 we had an album recorded and were playing shows in and around Melbourne.

If you could have anyone in the world attend a show, who would it be?

Tom: Any one of the Beatles, living or dead. Because they’re the Beatles.

Mawson: Shania Twain.

Kalani: Pamela Anderson.

Sharni: Damien Lovelock (Celibate Rifles).

Which is your favourite song to perform live?

Tom: Old Guard and Ringing (fast, rockin’, fun).

Mawson: Ringing and Old Guard.

Kalani: Noble Pride and Old Guard.

Sharni: Lost and Found, and Chasing the Scream.

Tell us the story of how you formed Doe St? We formed last year at Legless HQ (aka Doe St) when Mawson, Tom and Kalani started playing around with some songs we had written over the last year. The three ended up getting a little set together and decided to start jamming on the regular. Sharni was/is living in Melbourne at the time, but Tom had been in her ear about playing music together since high school, so we

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

Tom: Living Eyes, Floodlights, CIVIC. Mawson: Future Suck, Cutters.

Kalani: CIVIC, Jackson Reid Briggs & the Heaters.

Sharni: Dead Moon, Karen Dalton, Jackson Reid Briggs & the Heaters.

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

We’re hoping to release another album, play a bunch of shows and maybe even do a little east coast tour.

We played a show earlier this year at the Rosebud Soundshell, which was bloody awesome, so ideally we’d love to play some more local shows on the Ninch and bring back regular gigs to the southern end of the Peninsula, which has one of the best music scenes in Australia right now.

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Personalised disability support starts here Owner Richard Ingram and his team at CJ Castle Care and Support strive to offer a clientfocused disability service that’s holistic and community-minded.

They’re dedicated to providing individualised support to assist with achieving NDIS goals as well as life goals of each of their participants.

CJ Castle provides supported independent living and capacity building to clients across the Mornington Peninsula and Bayside regions as well as reaching out to the Cranbourne/Clyde area.

The programs on offer include sports and recreation, personal training, arts and entertainment, and life skills including cooking, shopping, gardening, maintenance and home care duties to name a few.

If you’re looking for support with a whole lot of heart that feels more like home than a service provider, get in touch with Richard and his team.

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at Bentons Square Bentons Square is your premium shopping destination in Mornington.

With a full-line Woolworths and Dan Murphy’s, together with 43 specialty shops and services, the centre is a one-stop shop for your everyday needs in a relaxed, friendly and convenient atmosphere. All on one level, Bentons Square is easily accessible and has ample free parking. Here are a few retailers that have opened recently:

Oshima is an all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant offering more than 30 exquisite and authentic dishes for you to choose from. Meals are cooked to order with locally sourced ingredients, including 6 grade wagyu beef and fresh seafood delivered daily.

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individualised aged care and disability support services for you by listening to the needs and goals of the people we support, their families, and their community. Visit our welcoming, safe and inclusive new space in Bentons Square Shopping Centre to find out how we can support you to live your life.

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Children’s story a first for Frankston author Until she was 11, Roma was the Murray River Girl. She lived in a makeshift tent on the banks of the river with Teddy and her parents. Special friends included children of the Baakandji River People, and she freely roamed the riverbank and bush with them.

Author Cathy Hope said the true story, told in her 30th book Murray River Girl, is set in Australia during the era of the Great Depression, polio epidemic and World War II. “This is the story of an adventurous little girl called Roma and her faithful companion,” Cathy

said. “It profiles a child’s love of the natural environment and her friendship with the local Baakandji River People. Roma is a living treasure, the daughter of a swagman and a shearer’s cook, living her childhood years in a makeshift tent alongside the Murray River until she was 11 years old, living off the land to survive.”

The Frankston resident has published many educational reference books for both educators and children, two of which have been shortlisted for awards. Cathy said she was rapt to launch her book at Frankston Library, adding: “Murray River Girl is my 30th book to be published, but my very first novel for children. I plan to continue writing for children.”

Frankston City Libraries manager Laura Antoniak said: “We’re honoured to host the launch of Murray River Girl as part of our FrankTALK series. Supporting local authors is fundamental to the library ethos and it was wonderful to see more than 80 people attending the event.

The library holds multiple copies of Murray River Girl available for loan. So what are you waiting for – grab a copy for your young one to read.”

Frankston City Libraries offers an extensive range of services online, including 24/7 student support, language tutorials, Reading Tails, free access to researching family history, and digital magazines. For more information, visit https://library.frankston.vic.gov.au Cathy Hope launches Murray River Girl at Frankston Library.

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Making holiday rentals

a good-news story With tourism starting to pick up strongly on the Mornington Peninsula, owners of holiday homes that reverted to longterm rentals during the pandemic are once more turning to using their property for holiday rentals to help maximise the return on their investments.

The media has been known to promote horror stories of when things go wrong with holiday rental and Airbnb properties, which can deter owners from being involved. But what is never heard about are the thousands of guest stays that go without a hitch and totally unnoticed by neighbours. Quality, professional management of these properties removes the risks and leads to positive outcomes for all parties.

If you’re thinking about how best to use your property, call Holiday Rentals Australia for free advice on your personal situation and the best options to help achieve your goals.

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Help shape our draft Public Transparency Policy You’re invited to provide your thoughts on Mornington Peninsula Shire’s draft Public Transparency Policy 2022.

This draft Policy sets out Council’s commitment to openness and transparency in decision-making processes and describes how information will be made available to the public.

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your nature strip The nature strips on the streets we live say a lot about the neighbourhood we live in. Across the Shire you’ll find all kinds – from wild and rugged with indigenous vegetation and weeds to manicured, grassed nature strips.

Over the past few years our residents have shown us how much their nature strip means to them – some nature strips really have the power to bring communities together.

Because your love for nature strips is as strong as ours, we’ve decided it’s time to review our policies. We want to hear from you: how would you like to use, enhance or protect the nature strip on the street you live?

It’s important to hold on to neighbourhood character.

Each Peninsula town has its own identity and characteristic we want to preserve. What can be done to improve the way we look after our nature strips?

Make life easier with serviced apartments Serviced apartments within a retirement village are ideally suited to older people who would like to live independently with some help to make life easier. They are typically located within the village community centre where there is always someone to talk to and a relaxed community atmosphere to enjoy.

We will take your feedback on board when we update our Private Works on Nature Strips and Road Reserves Policy as well as our Township Street Tree and Vegetation Policy.

Go to mornpen.vic.gov.au/yournaturestrips to have your say before June 27.

There are many benefits of serviced apartment living at Long Island Retirement Village in Seaford and they include: Extra support – benefit from visiting health professionals and allied health services. There are activities to suit every lifestyle and ability.

Chef-prepared daily meals – every meal is freshly prepared and full of flavour. Enjoy the social side of eating in the dining room or, if you prefer, you can have your meal delivered to your room.

Social activities – join in as much or as little as you like.

There are morning teas, music and other entertainment, art, craft and hobby groups, board games, movies, seasonal events, swimming, shopping, and day trips in the village bus.

Safety and security – emergency call buttons are in every unit. Nursing staff at the village provide additional peace of mind.

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Mayor Anthony Marsh said: “We want to hear from our community and find out how they think we can improve our streetscapes and ensure environmentally friendly outcomes for people living and working on the Mornington Peninsula.”

Be freed up from cleaning and laundry – your assisted living apartment will be cleaned for you every week.

Laundering of bed linen and towels will be done for you too.

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Calling country music fans On the second Sunday of every month – except January – you’ll hear the toe-tapping sounds of country music coming from the Tootgarook Senior Citizens Club in Barry St. It’s here that the Peninsula Country Music Club meets to enjoy some live country music, do a bit of line dancing, and catch up with other country music fans.

The club has been going for more than 20 years. It started at Ace High Ranch and has had a few homes around the Peninsula over the decades before settling in Tootgarook a year ago. “During COVID, when we were shut down because of lockdowns, we faced reopening and paying a high rent at our previous venue,” says club president Geoff Bartlett. “It’s been a good move to Tootgarook, and we’ve had a boost in numbers through the senior citizens club.”

The music starts at 12.30pm. Mostly local artists play, and once or twice a year guest artists feature. Each Christmas, popular country singer and guitarist Cameron Mason travels from his home town Bendigo to share his tunes at the club. Cameron has worked with country music greats such as Slim Dusty, Lee Kernaghan and Troy CassarDaley.

There are about 60 members in the club, some of whom are musicians and singers who take to the stage. There’s a regular band of members who kick things off and other local acts include Pam and John James, who are The James Gang, and husband and wife duo Liz and Tony Kristalyn. New artists are always welcome.

Whether you like to listen, sing, play music or dance, the Peninsula Country Music Club welcomes visitors and new members. Entry is $8, and if you like it so much you want to become a member of the Tootgarook Senior Citizens Club, that’s $10 a year. You can bring your own lunch and refreshments; the hall is set with clothed tables. Tea, coffee, and biscuits are supplied.

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The Gabriela Mistral Nebula (NGC 3324) is an emission nebula located about 7500 light-years from Earth at the northwest corner of the Carina Nebula in the southern constellation of Carina. It covers an area of about 35 light-years and was named due to its resemblance to the Chilean poet. Photo: MPAS member Nick Axaris

Open clusters make Scorpius a popular target High in the south in June you will see the constellation Lupus, while the distinctive shape of Scorpius will help you get your bearings. Be sure to scan your eyes across the beautiful star constellation Sagittarius, especially if you are observing from a dark sky site. Looking north, the constellations Boötes, Hercules, and Ophiuchus are on show.

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has one of the most recognisable patterns in the night sky. It is home to many excellent targets for an amateur telescope, including the marvellous open clusters M6 and M7 found near its tail. Scorpius’s brightest star is the orange-red Antares, which is a supergiant star with a diameter about 800 times that of our own star, the sun.

There are a few conjunctions in June, which is when two astronomical objects appear close to each other in the sky. On June 18 is the conjunction of the moon and Saturn, June 21 the moon and Jupiter, June 23 the moon and Mars, and June 26 the conjunction of the moon and Venus.

On June 5, Saturn enters retrograde motion, 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.

On June 15, Mercury will be at its highest altitude in the morning sky, then June 22 will see Mercury at dichotomy, which means that half of its Earth-facing side will be illuminated by the sun.

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Mornington’s Main St is the place to be One of the charms of the Mornington Peninsula is each township has its own distinct character. The growth of Mornington over the past five years has seen it become a favoured destination for locals and visitors alike. Whatever day of the week, it has a holiday atmosphere with the bay at the end of Main St and many cafes, restaurants and boutiques making it a magnet for people of all ages. With so much choice on offer, you’ll find everything your heart desires in Main St. Only 50 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, it’s a popular spot for day-trippers who come for the coastal shopping experience. With more than 370 fashion, dining, wellness, and specialty stores it’s easy to see the attraction. Main St has a cosmopolitan feel with sea air and no city traffic. And when you shop in Mornington, in many cases you’re

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If meeting friends or family for a meal is your plan, the dining options are endless. From casual and affordable to mid-range to something special, it’s all here in Main St. And the range of cuisines is sure to excite: Japanese, Italian, Spanish, Afghan, modern Australian, Chinese, Thai and more. You can eat your way around the world.

Shopping doesn’t disappoint either. Whether you’re looking for casual clothes or an outfit for a special occasion, there are friendly shop owners ready to help you find just the right thing. Gifts, homewares, art, books, shoes – the range is impressive. And compared with a shopping mall, you get to enjoy the seaside feeling as you wander from shop to shop.

The Queen’s Birthday long weekend is a highlight on the calendar in Main St with the Mornington Winter Music Festival in full swing. Read more about it on the following pages – and if you haven’t been to Main St for a while, plan a visit. You’ll be so happy you did.

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Head to Main St in Mornington any Wednesday and you’ll find the town bustling with the chatter of stallholders and locals enjoying a day out at the Main Street Market.

Started in 1979, the Main Street Market is Victoria’s longest running weekly street market and continues to delight locals and visitors alike with home-baked, handmade and home-grown goodies on offer from more than 60 stalls, ranging from fresh produce and baked goods to jewellery, fashion, crafts, and home décor. The market encourages shoppers to come to their local village weekly for farm-fresh produce, artisan bread, jams, and of course homemade hot food and treats to enjoy.

“We want to encourage our local community to shop for their fresh produce every Wednesday at the market, much like in the European villages,” says Mornington Chamber of Commerce market manager Bec Davis. “Let’s shop local in beautiful Main St and support our local artisans with their handmade crafts stalls.”

The combination of stalls and boutique businesses in Main St make this the perfect shopping destination. So whether you’re looking for an original gift or something special for yourself, the Main Street Market is the place to find it.

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Live music has been sorely missed over the past two years so we’re counting the days until the Mornington Winter Music Festival. Held over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, the festival will see venues across Mornington come alive with the sounds of singers and musicians from a wide range of genres. It will truly be a musical feast. Festival director Bec Davis says: “With the last two years being cancelled due to COVID, we really wanted to feature as many local artists as we could this year.”

The home-grown Rootsy Blues at Stoker Studio will be a laid-back, cruisy, family-friendly evening celebrating young up-and-coming Peninsula artists as well as top-billing Peninsula blues boys The Hoodoo Men. Gods Kitchen has locked in some fantastic indie musicians this year, from Sunday Honey and Mother Culture to dynamic duo Ironess.

The Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery will help get the party started on Friday, June 10, at 5pm with local trio Hazel & The Thief. Hazel & The Thief combines the vocal and melodic magic that is lead singer Hazel with a diverse range of musicians, instruments and playing styles. Audiences can expect pure vocal tones, tight grooves, organic rhythms, and a twang or two for good measure. This event is the perfect chance to check out the gallery’s latest exhibition and get a taste of what’s to come at the festival.

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Donna Sutherland and Maria Redmond, owners of Mornington boutique hair and beauty salon Amicus & Co, together with their dedicated team of stylists are colour experts with a wealth of knowledge and experience helping the women and men who visit their salon to look and feel fabulous.

A hairstyle you love starts with a thorough consultation. The team at Amicus are friendly and approachable, they listen, and they only use the best products on your hair. Amicus proudly uses cruelty-free, vegan, and organic hair products from AVEDA, Kevin Murphy and la Biosthetique.

The team are committed to staying up to date with the latest trends and techniques to ensure that all customers leave with their expectations exceeded. In addition to providing precision haircutting – from sharp and bold to soft and seamless – you’ll find your colour specialist here too. Amicus are balayage and blonde specialists.

Donna and Maria and their team want to extend a big-hearted thank you to all their loyal customers for the support they’ve shown. They’ve just celebrated their 8th birthday celebration in salon and they look forward to welcoming both new and existing clients.

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Lovers of vinyl will want to get on down to the Mornington Peninsula Record Festival that’s part of the music festival this year on Saturday, June 11, at the Royal Hotel from 9am. Be in the running for the door prize that will see one lucky person win a new turntable thanks to Pro-Ject Audio Australia.

The Royal Hotel has long been a major supporter of the festival and this year is no exception. Phil Ceberano and his band Bigfoot will rock the Royal on Sunday, June 12, with their special mix of funk, soul and rock’n’roll.

Bigfoot sightings are rare in this region so take advantage of the free entry and get in early. It kicks off at 3pm.

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Back on Main St at the Bay Hotel, rock icon Paul Woseen – bass player from The Screaming Jets – will feature with his band The Southern Shooters at 3.30pm. The Southern Shooters is Paul’s exciting new acoustic side project. Paul is known as one of the most prolific songwriters in Australian rock, having penned many of the Jets’ smash hits. continues on page 52

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Excelsis continues from page 51 Away from the rock’n’roll scene you can tune into one of Melbourne’s most exciting and dynamic choirs, Excelsis.

This captivating choir sings predominantly for Catholic liturgical events and gives regular concert performances.

Excelsis is known to fill cathedrals across the globe, so this will truly be an event not to be missed at St Macartan’s Catholic Church.

Whether you are after a bit of Irish at The Dubliner or flamenco at Tio Y Tapas, there is a sound and flavour for everyone at this year’s Mornington Winter Music Festival.

Most events are free, and you can reserve tickets at www. morningtonmusicfestival.com.au NIKKI FISHER

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Dove and Lyre in Main St, Mornington, is a shop we believe is sure to impress – a fascinating eclectic mix of unique and wonderful objects that have been collected over many years.

To name but a few of the most amazing items for sale is a 120 million-year-old baby dinosaur, Psittacosaurus sinensis, a small herbivore from China; a very unusual three-chambered amethyst cave from Brazil; and antiquities more than 5000 years old.

We have a range of meteorites including a piece from Namibia called Gibeon, which on impact created Libyan glass (yellow tektite) 600 million years ago.

We also have moldavite, the result of a meteorite impact in Germany about 14 million years ago.

We have a vast range of gemstones, from the common rose quartz to the obscure petroleum quartz from Pakistan, ranging in price from $4 to more than $10,000.

We have for sale antiquities from around the world from the ever-popular Rome and Viking eras, and others dating back several thousand years.

Our extensive range of fossils includes trilobites from Morocco and the US, ammonites from many places in the world, a woolly mammoth lower jaw with teeth, and megalodon shark teeth with a great white tooth to show size comparison.

Jewellery from antique to Art Deco and the latest handmade sterling silver jewellery, earrings and fashion jewellery.

Dove and Lyre have a superb collection of butterflies, moths, bats, spiders and other beasties framed and in glass domes.

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Meet you at Susanne’s Place There’s a newcomer on Mornington’s dining scene and you’ll want to be in the know. Head down the laneway beside Miller’s Bakery, and climb the stairs or take the lift to Susanne’s Place.

Owner Susanne Withington lives locally and is a passionate hospitality veteran. Susanne hopes her new venture will become a “home away from home” for locals and a dining highlight for visitors to the Peninsula.

The thoughtfully decorated dining room, with its elevated location and laneway entry, has a Melbourne city vibe mixed with the seaside feel we love about Mornington. Susanne and her team can’t wait to welcome you for a drink at the stylish bar, or to settle in for lunch or dinner. The one-

page menu features dishes that can be ordered as entrée or main, or shared. The appealing kids’ menu is an appreciated change from the standard fried food offering. Mornington Peninsula wines and beers proudly dominate the drinks list; wellmade cocktails are a given.

Milestone birthday, anniversary or other special occasion coming up? Book Susanne’s Place.

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Humble ham sandwich may not be so safe Wondering what to pack in school lunches is as arduous as answering “What’s for dinner?” For many, a ham sandwich is a classic lunchbox staple that parents know their kids will eat.

However, the Cancer Council is now urging parents to find alternatives to ham and processed meats out of concern that these food items are linked to forms of cancer.

The warning is a good reminder to get back to basics and consider where our food comes from and how it is prepared.

We’re fortunate on the Mornington Peninsula to have so many wonderful growers and producers that we can feed

our family with confidence that they’re eating great quality, healthy food.

One of the best ways to avoid processed foods is to shop at farmgates and local markets. Apples, pears, and mandarins are in season now and make great lunchbox options. Eating seasonally helps keep food costs down too, as food in season is generally in abundance and therefore sold at a lower price.

To replace processed meats, the best option is to cook meat yourself. Leftover roast beef in sandwiches or a lamb wrap are delicious alternatives, as is roasted or poached chicken. A bit of extra time in the kitchen is worth the gift of good health.

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Salute the winter solstice In these fast-paced times it’s easy to let the seasons come and go and not really appreciate the nuances each one has to offer. Winter is upon us, and the lower temperatures bring the opportunity to slow down and retreat, seek warmth, and reconnect with ourselves and the natural cycle of the seasons.

To get back in tune with Mother Nature, why not do something special to acknowledge the winter solstice this month. At 7.13pm on Tuesday, June 21, the Earth’s southern pole will for a moment be at its farthest from the sun, giving us the shortest day of the year and the longest night.

The Latin roots of the word ‘solstice’ see it translate to ‘sun stand still’.

If we think of the sun standing still then perhaps we can imitate it and make time in the day to be still and reflect on what’s important.

You might like to catch the late sunrise and the early sunset to reset your circadian rhythm. Or gather with friends and family around an outdoor fire and create your own winter solstice tradition. Enjoy a hearty slowcooked meal with those you love, or have some solo time and soak in the bath. The possibilities for connecting with the season and honouring the movement of the sun are limited only by your imagination.

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Bring warmth to your home with She Shell Art Just because it’s chilly outside and summer seems so far away doesn’t mean you can’t add décor to your home to brighten and warm up your living space. That’s exactly the effect you get from She Shell Art.

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by Mount Martha artist Miffy Pittaway is exclusively on display to view and buy at Mark and Cherie Poulter’s Veraison Restaurant at 1889 Point Nepean Rd, Tootgarook. This ‘wow factor’ piece is a limited edition and genuine one-off item and it’s one of eight evocative selling products on display to view and buy on the

premises of Miffy’s selling outlet. None of the shells Miffy uses come from live, critically endangered, threatened or exotic species.

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In 2021, 80-year-old Central Australian artist Doris Bush Nungarrayi was commissioned by the Art Gallery of South Australia to produce a series for the gallery's Tarnanthi exhibition of Aboriginal art. She chose to record her early bush life in and around important creation sites near Haasts Bluff and Ulumbaru, 8km from Papunya.

Doris Bush Nungarrayi at Tarnanthi 2021 with one of the works now at Everywhen.

"I am the only one telling those stories now," she says.

Having been exhibited in Tarnanthi to much acclaim, they are now on show at Everywhen. "We were thrilled when Doris's art centre Papunya Tjupi offered us these for exhibition and sale," says Everywhen's co-curator Susan McCulloch.

"Each painting is of historical and artistic significance."

The six vivid works depict creation stories (tjukurrpa) such as Snake & Goanna and Dingo Dreaming. Others feature the traditional tools she used – and which she still makes – and her happy bush life collecting bush tucker, hunting and swimming with friends and family, and the love stories of her youth.

Also on show is a solo exhibition of striking jewellery by leading Gumbayanggirr contemporary jeweller Donna Brown.

The dual exhibition runs from June 10-July 5.

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John Morrison’s big band swings by Frankston The long-awaited national tour of The Celebration of Swing arrives in Frankston on Sunday, July 10, for one performance at the Frankston Arts Centre.

A concert spectacular featuring celebrated jazz drummer John Morrison’s Swing City big band and his deft musical direction, this production honours the famous American big band leaders and their orchestras from the 1940s – the golden era of swing.

Having graced stages around Australia for more than 20 years, Swing City was formed in 1999 for the opening of the Sydney Olympics and has since gone on to headline almost every major event and festival in Australia.

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Expect nostalgic, unforgettable music from the greatest big bands of the 1940s, including the songs of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Benny Goodman and more. After 80 years, this music is still recognised as timeless icons of our culture.

Experience The Celebration of Swing live on stage at Frankston Arts Centre for one show only on Sunday, July 10, at 3pm.

Tickets are on sale at thefac.com.au or call 9784 1060.

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Mornington Winter Music Festival Main St Mornington street corners, bars and restaurants come alive with music and free street entertainment this Queen’s Birthday long weekend: www.morningtonmusicfestival.com.au

Winter Wine Weekend 2022 A festival of wine, Red Hill Recreation Reserve and Showground, 180 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill, see website for tickets and weekend events www.morningtonpeninsulawine.com.au

SUNDAY JUNE 12 Winter Wine Masterclass Join winemaker Rollo Crittenden in a seated masterclass, Crittenden Wines, 25 Harrisons Rd, Dromana; various class times, check website; tickets $55 book online www.crittendenwines.com.au

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Mount Martha South Beach Market Mount Martha House Lawn, 466 Esplanade, Mount Martha; 10am-2pm, spectacular boutique street food truck and handmade makers market overlooking the ocean; www.unrivalledevents.com.au/south-beach-market

Unsung Reminisce life in the 1960s with stories and songs, Frankston Arts Centre, 1.30-3pm and 7.30-9pm; tickets $22, book online or contact box office www.thefac.com.au

An evening with Angus Gill 23-year old singer/songwriter is a veteran of the Australian music industry, Hickinbotham of Dromana, 194 Nepean Highway, Dromana, 6-11.30pm; tickets $30 for show; dinner and drinks additional; bookings 5981 0355; www.hickinbotham.biz

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Andrew ‘Piano Wizard’ Farrell and Ash ‘Master of the Sax’ Gaudion A music extravaganza, Hickinbotham of Dromana, 194 Nepean Highway, Dromana, 6-11.30pm; tickets $25; dinner and drinks additional; bookings 5981 0355 www.hickinbotham.biz

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Meet Me in a Dark Cool Place- A solo exhibition from artist and designer Charlie Ryan A celebration of community, art and culture. Stoker Studio, 25 Diane Street, Mornington. Open daily, see website for details. www.charlieryan.com.au

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Find warmth in a dark cool place Peninsula-based artist and designer Charlie Ryan is extending a warm welcome to winter with his latest solo exhibition in Mornington this month. Coinciding with the winter solstice, Meet Me in a Dark Cool Place will be held at Stoker Studio as a celebration of community, art and culture.

It follows Charlie’s sell-out 2021 exhibition Cocoon at Kerri Greens Winery in Red Hill, and his new works include his second series of paired Cocoons — an annual collection of beautiful natural abstract artworks.

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we can create and contribute after a state of reflection or hibernation,” Charlie said.

The Cocoon paintings will be auctioned during the two-week exhibition, with the profits going towards helping finance some of Charlie’s community projects for next year. The sale of the 2021 collection helped support Charlie’s V for Victori project, whose uplifting billboards, posters and messages in response to the pandemic earned him a place in the finals of the Victorian Premier’s Design Awards at the National Gallery of Victoria along with an exhibition as part of the NGV Melbourne Design Week in March.

Meet Me in a Dark Cool Place opens on Friday, June 24, at 25 Diane St, Mornington, with drinks from 5.308.30pm. The opening weekend will include a range of activities and entertainment, including pottery painting classes for kids, and a performance by Northern Riversbased band Boats. The exhibition continues until July 10.

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Why Peninsula business owners recommend Sphere accountants and advisers Reason Three: Our clients get access to more than just us We have invested in 3rd Party tools and resources that local business can get access to for free.

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The Peninsula’s local loan expert A long-time Peninsula resident and sponsor of the Southern Peninsula Basketball Association, Sarah Hudson loves being an active member of the community and helping customers to get financial.

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Licence to thrill: It was a night of Bond-style cocktails and casino games when friends, family, longstanding clients and Mornington Peninsula business owners come together to help SMART Business Solutions celebrate 15 years in business last month. The stylish Casino Royale-themed event at the Mount Eliza Community Hall on Saturday, May 14, also featured lots of fine catering, live music and dancing. Photos: supplied

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Last month, SMART Business Solutions, Mornington’s leading accounting and financial advisory services firm, celebrated a milestone 15 years in business among close friends, family and longstanding clients with a stylish Casino Royale-themed black-tie event.

Some of Shannon’s very first clients are still clients to this day, becoming an integral part of the fabric of SMART Business Solutions and its development over the years.

“My amazing parents have always given back to the community with sausage sizzles, sport volunteering and fundraisers,” Shannon says.

“It was always a big part of the environment that I grew up with.

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such a strong focus for me. In the last several years we’ve raised close to $50,000 each year for various community organisations.”

With 25 national awards, Shannon continues to strive for excellence in accounting and financial advisory.

She credits her family and her team for SMART’s success, always maintaining that sense of humble beginnings. “I pinch myself that I get to do what I do every day with the most wonderful clients – many of whom have become dear friends – my supportive family and my brilliant team. Thank you to my clients and friends for being along for the ride.”

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A holiday at home for your pet If travelling is on your mind but you’re concerned about pet care while you’re away, we offer personalised pet services in your own home as well as ours.

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We get to know your animals before you leave with meets and greets, dog walking, or helping out at feeding times. We even offer a cleaning service for time-poor fur parents.

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Welcome to winter at Yo-Ko Original We are showcasing an amazing colour palette in store at Yo-Ko Original Boutique for autumn/ winter. Shades ranging from soft neutral earthy tones to beautiful rich colours of magenta, greens, pinks, red, and navy are filling our racks.

We encourage experimentation with new shapes this season, playing with proportion and balance in relaxed fits, tiered midi dresses, flowing maxi skirts and wonderfully cosy oversize knits. Layering voluminous pieces with slim-fit trousers or snug knit leggings is a key look pared back with a denim jacket, chunky cardi or coat over the top.

Perfectly fitting winter pants and slim cords from Vassalli in checks and paisley prints are warm and attractive. Exquisitely detailed dresses from Escape by

OQ, Orientique, and Rasaleela are luxurious to wear in organic and sustainable fabrics. The ever-popular midi dresses and knitwear from Boho Australia are fun and fabulously priced, and we have a small range of sleepwear from Victoria’s Dream.

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The clinic for all your skin care needs Sun & Skin Medical Centre in Mount Eliza is a dedicated skin cancer clinic offering a comprehensive range of skin health and cosmetic treatments. The experienced and caring team of doctors, nurses and therapists pride themselves on providing excellent care. The team here collaborate to tailor the most effective skin treatments for your individual needs, whether your skin concerns are simple or complex.

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An appointment with a qualified skin therapist includes an in-depth skin analysis. The analysis enables a thorough assessment of your skin type, problem areas and most suitable treatment required. Cosmetic and aesthetic treatments offered include anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, PRP, facials, peels, micro-needling, and LED therapy.

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Stay well with tai chi and qigong With the weather cooling, it’s time to nourish your physical and mental health. Practising the ancient healing arts of tai chi and qigong opens the energy pathways, allowing the body to absorb the natural healing qualities of Mother Nature. Slow, relaxed, mindful breathing allows the energy to flow throughout the body, promoting a sense of calm and well-being.

Regular tai chi and qigong practice may also help enhance quality of sleep; help lower blood pressure; improve flexibility and agility; and decrease stress, anxiety, and depression, to name a few of the many benefits.

Whether you are a newcomer or an experienced practitioner, Rising Moon Tai Chi School owner Jenny Harrison welcomes you to her class, in person or through her online series of videos.

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Aries: Health and happiness are on your mind in June. This Leo:

is the ideal time to pay attention to your own needs, and to communicate them to others. Self-improvement programs are likely to appeal. On the whole, this is a positive month during which you can move forward with your own agenda.

Taurus: The Sun & Moon transiting the 2nd house ask you to focus on security, income and personal finances in June. It’s possible you may need to juggle your income and expenditure. Review your budget and make tweaks that assist in boosting your self-esteem. A clear-out sale boosts your monthly income.

Gemini: Self-improvement is highlighted. Mercury Retrograde asks you to pause and self-reflect. As life picks up speed, be sure to choose the direction that allows you to make the most of opportunities. Difficulty selecting one path is possible, in which case still your busy mind and follow your heart.

Cancer: The beginning of June says to quietly reflect on what’s happening behind the scenes. You may retreat while contemplating some deeper philosophical questions about your purpose in anticipation of the upcoming year. It’s also possible these reflections contribute to a change of job, career, or perhaps parenthood depending on your age.

June is the ideal month to reach out and socially connect, boosting your sense of fun, positivity and vitality.

Relating with new people may see you bond with a woman in a position of authority, which is likely to boost your professional life. Trust your instincts in your friendships.

Virgo:

Life achievements and public status are on your mind. If you are satisfied, you are likely to receive a boost such as praise or a promotion. If dissatisfied, it’s time to pivot. A conference or professional training could be beneficial. Focus on what gives meaning in your public life.

Libra: Romance is highlighted. Plan an escape with someone special, overseas or closer to home. With lucky planet Jupiter moving into your marriage sector, unattached Librans may meet someone special. If all else fails, take a moment to watch the sunset and feel at one with the world.

Scorpio: Seasons come and go, as you are aware. June sees you making changes that help you adjust to the cycles of life. Changes in lifestyle or attitude may spark a revised work schedule or health regimen. If circumstances are beyond your control, then try to maintain a sense of normalcy.

Sagittarius:

Your nearest and dearest may spark change in your everyday routine. Rather than focusing on yourself and your own projects, the planets call on you to support your loved ones. Regardless of whether single or coupled, your thoughts are centred on partnership and choices are being made.

Capricorn:

June sees you examine your lifestyle and adjust how time is spent. Your health depends on a balanced lifestyle. All work and no play is a temptation for Capricorns. Consider reducing your workload to boost your sense of well-being. You may contemplate finding a position that is better suited.

Aquarius: You are asked to enjoy your own company,

your home and the company of loved ones. A specific project may involve creativity and working from home.

Alternatively, children may inspire you to live in the present moment. An escape to the country or the seaside may reignite your outlook on life.

Pisces: Home and family are the strongest themes in June.

You are asked to focus on your own den, home and couch.

It’s time to shelter and shore up your roots. You can venture out but must have a safe den or couch to return to. Rest, relax and enjoy your home life.

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Return of the Winter Wine Weekend Wine-lovers welcome back It’s been a long time between drinks at the Mornington Peninsula’s much-loved Winter Wine Weekend thanks to a COVID-induced hiatus.

Now anticipation is high as this celebration of wine returns over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend from June 11-13.

The Winter Wine Weekend has been a key event on wine-lovers’ calendars since the 1980s, and whether you’re serious about wine or simply like to drink it, the wide-ranging program will excite all palates.

Over three memorable days you can enjoy worldclass wines, fabulous food, and the postcard-

perfect Peninsula as a backdrop.

The annual event kicks off with the Winter Wine Festival, a showcase exhibition and tasting on Saturday, June 11, from 11am-4pm in the Pavilions at Red Hill Showgrounds. Enjoy the rare opportunity to experience more than 40 Peninsula wineries exhibiting 200 premium wines in one event, showcasing the incredible diversity resulting from the climate and terroir unique to the region. The Peninsula’s own Bass & Flinders Distillery will have tastings available too, and tunes will be brought to you by Sunday Lemonade. Tickets include three dishes from some of our favourite restaurants – Many Little, Paringa Estate, Montalto, Pt Leo Estate, Foxeys Hangout, Barmah Park, Alatonero, and Boatshed Cheese.

Day two sees the launch of a new event, the Long Lunch at the Pavilion. You’ll get to taste wine from

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Return of the Winter Wine Weekend the Winter Wine Weekend an exciting group of smaller wineries without cellar doors that normally you would need to make an appointment to enjoy. The curated selection of lesser-known wines will be poured and thoughtfully matched to a spectacular three-course menu. Hosted by food writer Richard Cornish and with tunes by jazz trio Modulation, you are in for an excellent time.

Throughout the long weekend, Mornington Peninsula vignerons will welcome visitors to warm cellar doors to taste new-release wines, revisit old favourites and experience the region’s seasonal offerings.

Pre-booked tickets are required for both Saturday’s and Sunday’s events. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.mpwine.com.au On the following pages you can read about some of the wineries that will be on board and get a taste of what to expect.

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Date: Saturday, June 11 Cost: $120 Where: Red Hill Recreation Showground and Reserve 184 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill Inclusions: ticket includes a complimentary Riedel tasting glass, all wine tastings, a tasting book and three entréesize dishes; more food vouchers are also available for purchase. Designated driver tickets are also available for $80 and include all of the above except wine tastings.

Date: Sunday, June 12 Cost: $160 Where: Red Hill Recreation Showground and Reserve 184 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill Inclusions: ticket includes a pre-lunch tasting and a hosted sit-down three-course winemakers’ lunch by Brad and Roong from Finesse Catering Group, with wines to match.

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Return of the Winter Wine Weekend The Winter Wine Festival Date: Saturday, June 11 Cost: $120

Long Lunch at the Pavilion Date: Sunday, June 12 Cost: $160 Where: Red Hill Recreation Showground and Reserve 184 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill Pre-booked tickets are required for both Saturday’s and Sunday’s events.

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Taste the difference in farm-fresh eggs Sunny side up, poached, boiled, in an omelette or frittata . . . the ways to enjoy eggs are seemingly endless. And of course, they taste even better when you can visit the farm they come from and buy them fresh.

The Napolitano family have been egg farmers on the Mornington Peninsula since 1979. They know their stuff.

Home cooks, chefs and retailers are all valued customers.

Whatever your cooking level, you can feel confident you’re buying premium-quality eggs at Somerville Egg Farm. They take pride in the fact that many of their customers are familiar faces that have been buying their eggs from the farm shop for years.

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The chickens here roam free in green pastures or scratch around in ploughed fields for bugs. They’re happy, healthy, and well cared-for. All eggs are hand-collected and packed daily for freshness. There’s a variety of sizes and price ranges to suit all needs and budgets. Duck eggs

are also available and the chook poo is sold by the bag.

If you have your own hens, they will love Somerville Egg Farm’s custom designed hen layer feed which is also sold by the bag.

If you want top-notch eggs and an enjoyable farm experience, go see your egg farmer at Somerville Egg Farm. You might even see the farm’s resident Maremma sheepdogs Princess Leia and Romy, guardians of the chickens. Goats, alpacas, and a family of emus are part of the menagerie. The farmgate is open Monday to Friday 8am-4.30pm, and Saturday 8am-12.30pm; it’s closed Sundays and public holidays.

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Black gold awaits at Red Hill Truffles A visit to the Mornington Peninsula is a treat in itself, with the region’s unique biodiversity ranging from rural to coastal countryside. But including a trip to Red Hill Truffles is an unforgettable bonus, where visitors can experience a rustic farm setting and take home the essence of the Peninsula encapsulated in a black Périgord truffle.

Truffle season is from June to August, and during this period the truffle farmgate is open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for you to purchase fresh black truffles and truffle products. You can also join a truffle hunt with talented truffle-hunting dogs Thomas and Maddie, discover the origins of the coveted underground fungi, taste the wonderful black truffle you have experienced harvesting, and learn how to serve truffles at home.

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The flavour, texture and aroma vary between truffles and truffle farms – known as truffiere – and with every freshly harvested tuber it is possible to create a memory to treasure in your own kitchen. Red Hill Truffle products – including butter, honey, salt, mustard, aioli, and mushroom paste made with fresh truffles – are available from the farmgate and are also available for sale after truffle hunts.

Truffles and truffle products can transform a simple dish into a sumptuous feast. Enjoy the best of winter on the Mornington Peninsula and visit Red Hill Truffles for an experience you will want to repeat.

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Olieve & Olie creates a warm atmosphere this winter A warm and inviting home is paramount during the cooler months. It’s a sanctuary away from the chilly wind and rain, and there’s no denying that the perfect scent can set the scene. A flickering candle can set the mood for a romantic dinner, initiate wind-down time before bedtime, or just offer a sense of warmth – like that of an open fire.

Olieve & Olie have a variety of scents in their Soy & Olive Oil Candles and brand-new range of diffusers. With six fragrances in the range, there is a scent for everyone. Choose from Amber & Lotus Blossom, Bergamot, Jasmine & Patchouli, Black Pepper & Lavender, Lemongrass & Rosewood, White Rum, Mint & Citrus, and Grapefruit, Coconut & Vanilla. Placing a candle, diffuser or both in your living room creates the ultimate atmosphere for a night in on the couch cosied up with a movie while listening to rain fall on the roof.

Their hand-poured candles are luxurious and have the flawless blend of Australian olive oil and pure soy wax. With 60 hours burn time, the fragrances and essential oil blends were carefully selected for superior throw and long-lasting burn. Each candle is packed in a beautifully printed box and comes with an embossed silver lid. Cotton wicks are used, and the jars are painted on the outside for an extra glam touch and sparkle of silver. Light one and feel the stress of the day melt away, and the house become cosy and welcoming.

Olieve & Olie’s new range of luxe diffusers is a clever flameless scent solution that provides uninterrupted ambience – perfect to set the scene this winter. Four striking high-gauge natural black reeds are fast-wicking and provide a reliable and controlled rate of fragrance release. Beat those winter blues with uplifting, fresh, and purifying aromas that will continuously fill your room with lovely scents as they leave behind complex, generous fragrances that last up to four months. With a glossy silver lid, these stylish handcrafted diffusers provide pleasing scents that are destined to make your room ever so relaxing with an invigorating blend of robust fragrances and natural essences.

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EVERY THURSDAY High St, Hastings: 9am-1pm, 40+ stalls, everything homemade, home-grown & crafted Plaza Palooza: 9am-4pm, Langwarrin Plaza, Langwarrin EVERY SATURDAY Food Yard- Street Food Saturday’s 5-8pm. 63 Yuilles Rd Mornington https://www.unrivalledevents.com.au/ food-yard EVERY SUNDAY Bittern: 8am-1pm, 70+ stalls, Frankston-Flinders Rd, Bittern station Frankston: 8am-1pm, Sherlock & Hay carpark, Young St, Frankston

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SUNDAY JUNE 5 Boneo Lions Club Sunday Market: First Sunday of every month, 8am-1pm. Rosebud Foreshore opposite 4th Avenue Rosebud, something for everything SATURDAY JUNE 11 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 Point Nepean Portsea Market: Portsea Quarantine Station, Point Nepean National Park, 9am-2pm SUNDAY JUNE 12 Mornington Racecourse Craft Market: Racecourse Rd, 9am2pm; 300+ stalls with animal farm and face-painting for the kids MONDAY JUNE 13 Mount Martha South Beach Market: Mount Martha House Lawn, 466 Esplanade, Mount Martha; spectacular boutique street food truck and handmade makers market overlooking the ocean; www.unrivalledevents.com.au/south-beach-market SATURDAY JUNE 18 Boneo Community Market: third Saturday of the month, 8amnoon; cnr Boneo and Limestone roads Pearcedale Market: third Saturday of month, 8am-noon, 710 Baxter-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale SATURDAY JUNE 25 Dromana Community Market: fourth Saturday of month, Dromana Community Park, Point Nepean Rd, Dromana; 8.30am-1.30pm; family-friendly experience with fresh and seasonal produce and locally crafted products Tootgarook Market: fourth Saturday of month, Tootgarook Primary School, 7 Carmichael St, 7.30am-noon; handmade crafts, local and fresh produce, gourmet foods, plants, bric-a-brac SUNDAY JUNE 26 Mt Eliza Farmers’: fourth Sunday of month, Mount Eliza Village Green, 9am-1pm

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Le Bouchon c’est bon A warm pillow of anise scented air embraces us as we step over the threshold at Balnarring French bistro Le Bouchon. Outside it is cold and miserable. Inside the corner building, soft light filters in through the windows. Fine stemware is set at bare dark tables accompanied by dark bentwood chairs sitting on white and black hexagonal tiles.

Comfortable banquettes line the walls and bottles of Forget-Brimont sit on ice in wine buckets on the marble bar. Le Bouchon is classic French bistro, from the duck confit to the four types of French vermouth lining the gantry. The fit-out is warm and elegant, slightly sophisticated but very warm. “I wanted a space where everyone was welcome,” says owner Stephane Saleres.

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The name he chose refers to les bouchons of Burgundy – casual bistros serving classic French dishes with local wines. ‘Bouchon’ also is French for a wine cork, which is apt because Stephane prides himself on his wine list. It is not encyclopedic but it is a great insight into how a well-honed wine list can offer those who want a quick light meal a bottle of flinty French sauvignon blanc from the Loire Valley for $54 or a Patrick Javillier Meursault from Burgundy’s Cote D’or for almost $300. Or you can get a beautifully textured Tussie Mussie pinot gris from Quealy – a few kilometres away on Bittern-Dromana Rd – for $14 a glass.

“Small affordable pleasures for the budget of everyone,” says Stephane.

Stephane was born in Agen in the southwest of France, a region of cassoulet and Bordeaux wines, he says. After national service he worked in hospitality in the ski fields of the Pyrenees before

running front of house for Antony Worrall Thompson’s 190 Queen’s Gate restaurant in London. He met an Australian woman originally from Mount Eliza, and they moved to Townsville and to Hayman Island. They moved to Melbourne and Stephane fell in with France’s unofficial embassy, France-Soir in Toorak Rd. An offer at Willow Creek brought them back to the Peninsula and he opened Le Bouchon nine years ago.

Now it is a local icon, with its brass-framed windows and hardwood boardwalk out front attracting locals and weekenders who appreciate the authentic dishes such as the luscious terrine de campagne, or the French onion soup complete with a gratineed gruyere crouton on top. Dishes like confit duck with succulent seasoned flesh and crisp burnished gold skin make a toothsome accompaniment to the compact list of good Burgundy. There could be luscious slow-cooked pork

belly with moreish lentils or the classic cassoulet of Stephane’s home region, rich with beans and Toulouse sausage. Finish with cheese, then perhaps crepes suzette or a steaming hot chocolate souffle.

“People who have travelled recognise us from their time in France,” says Stephane. “ ‘That corner bistro, that little place down the street’. That is us. We are not reinventing the wheel. What we do here is very authentic and very approachable.”

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Food and culture tours close to home If you’re not keen to travel the world just yet, Greater Dandenong City is bringing the world to you on a plate with its guided food tours. Perhaps an Afghan Bazaar Cultural Tour excites you? Or maybe a Springvale Fresh Tour is more to your interest. You can book yourself in on the tour calendar or get a group together and create your own tour.

You’ll have access to a guide who can inform you about not only the cuisine, but also the cultures behind the restaurants. On your tour, you will be guided through the incredible variety of restaurants to be found in Greater Dandenong City’s dining

precincts so you can better choose where to begin your culinary journey.

Experience the smells and sounds from the market laneways and arcades, and get to know the cultures that cook up old recipes still in vogue today. Your senses will be awakened by the vivid colours, evocative produce, and tantalising aromas. You’ll be left buzzing by the variety of shops you discover across this culturally diverse community.

Springvale is a mecca for Asian cuisine and has become the go-to place for fresh ingredients to take home and cook, as well as the place to dine out. And in Dandenong’s Afghan Bazaar Precinct you’ll be treated to gracious hospitality from the wide variety of traders who will

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Book a tour in Dandenong and go into the draw to win a tour in Springvale, and vice versa. And if you tune into Radio 3MP’s Relish segment on Saturdays at 8am, you’ll have the chance to win a spot on one of these fabulous tours.

The cost is $50 a person. Tours take about two hours and are of course COVID-safe and compliant.

For full tour details, go to www. greaterdandenong.com/tours or phone 8571 1377.

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Applications for Best Bites Guide now open

Does your local cafe or restaurant encourage healthy eating, minimise the use of plastic, have solar panels on the roof, use a tank/recycled water, have sensor lights installed, make it easy for you to wheel your pram in, or have change tables?

Why not encourage them to join the award-winning Best Bites program?

It’s open to all local food businesses, and it’s free. The program is the Shire’s pledge to recognise and encourage excellence in local businesses that serve food. Council offers reduced registration fees for those in the Best Bites program, saving businesses about 20 per cent.

All businesses in the program are listed in the online Best Bites Food Guide.

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the local community and visitors to use to discover more of our talented local eateries.

Businesses in the Best Bites program are also eligible to enter the Best Bites Food Awards. The awards showcase local food businesses demonstrating excellence in areas of health, inclusiveness, and sustainability.

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Monica, from The Kitchen; Blue Mini owner Tracey Fleming; and Sam Hearn, from Home Ground Café, accept their Best Bites awards from Mornington Peninsula Mayor Anthony Marsh.

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Blue Mini owner Tracey Fleming has described her café’s win in the 2022 Best Bites People’s Choice Awards as “an honour”. The Rosebud café took home the award last month, with Tootgarook’s The Kitchen and Mornington’s Home Ground Café both being highly commended.

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"It was an honour to be recognised alongside our hospitality peers,” Tracey said. “Being part of the program ensures that our business continues to evolve as we engage in healthy and sustainable practices. It is also a celebration of our hardworking staff and loyal customers."

Best Bites is a Mornington Peninsula Shire program that celebrates excellence in food businesses in the areas of nutrition, accessibility, waste management, water and energy saving, being smoke-free, and alcohol management. The program includes the Best Bites Food Guide, the Best Bites Food Awards, and the Best Bites People's Choice Awards, which showcase food businesses demonstrating excellence in health, inclusiveness, and sustainability.

Mornington Peninsula Mayor Anthony Marsh said: "After a challenging year for our hospitality industry, it's great to acknowledge their hard work and celebrate their achievements."

Pictured: Crazy eggs, one of Blue Mini’s popular brunch dishes.

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These factors and the desire to reduce fuel emissions are seeing more people make the switch to electric vehicles. According to The Climate Council, EV sales in Australia increased by 200 per cent in 2021.

And with that switch comes the need for EV charging stations. At the end of last month, two new public charging stations were opened in the Morce Ave carpark in Sorrento just near the community centre and skate park. The 50kW chargers are capable of charging a typical EV from flat to 80 per cent in about an hour. The chargers cost 40 cents per kW and are managed by Evie Networks.

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This new initiative is in response to Evie’s successful application for the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s future fuels funding program, which promises to promote public charging infrastructure.

Mornington Peninsula Mayor Anthony Marsh said: “This initiative will further promote the uptake of zero-emission vehicles in our community, serving to reduce transport emissions, enhance our tourism economy and improve our community’s health and well-being. This project aligns strongly with our climate emergency plan.”

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The growth in property prices since October 2020 was unpredicted, exceptional and unsustainable. A natural correction is now occurring.

Melbourne’s property market was down 0.5 per cent for the quarter, and the RBA increased interest rates for the first time in more than a decade. With concern around interest rates plus an increase in the number of houses listed for sale, the heat and urgency of 2021 has definitely come out of the property market.

overdue. Quality property will continue to transact, and those buying and selling in the same market will be unaffected.

It is a time, however, for perspective. A drop of 0.2 per cent in sales for Melbourne in April is not a disaster against the background of 30-40 per cent price increases over the past 18 months. Yes, more houses will be for sale, vendors will need to adjust their expectations and days on market will lengthen, but we are returning to a more normal and honest market where only genuine vendors and genuine buyers will transact.

One thing is certain – if your ‘perfect’ dream house comes on the market, being ready to act with pre-approved finance is important to compete with the cashed-up buyers still in the market.

House prices are still higher than they were 12 months ago, and the Mornington Peninsula historically has a tighter supply and demand ratio that protects it somewhat. Last year vendors preferred to buy before selling, but increasingly they now want to sell first.

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Winter is here, and as the temperature drops you might be noticing the cold coming through your windows.

Treatments that can combat the cold are lined curtains, roman blinds, roller blinds, metallised products, or honeycomb (cellular) blinds. Our team can help you decide what’s the best choice for your room with a wide range of options on offer.

to stack neatly when raised. Honeycomb blinds are available in single cell or double cell, light-filtering or blockout, and have a choice of operating designs, making them perfect for windows through to skylights.

We have seen an increase in inquiries for honeycomb blinds. They have a cellular design, allowing stationary air to be trapped. This acts as a layer of insulation, helping to keep the warmth in during these colder winter months and the heat out during summer.

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As an accredited manufacturer and retailer of the award-winning Ziptrak® blind system, Camerons Blinds & Awnings can help create an indoor-outdoor room in your home that’s perfect for entertaining and relaxing in any season.

Sleek Ziptrak® blinds are made in your choice of high-quality clear PVC or sunscreen mesh, and you can choose from a huge range of colours to control the elements and still retain your view. Offering privacy and protection from UV rays, sun, glare, rain and wind, you will be covered for every season with Ziptrak®.

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Sofa so good at OZ Design Furniture Winter is finally here and this cooler weather calls for cosy sofas and warm décor. Choosing the right sofa for your home requires much more than just sitting on it and buying it. You want something that will be long-lasting all year round and seamlessly transition into each season.

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Dollar curtains + blinds have been part of Australian homes for more than 50 years. Whether for a new dream home or renovation, they've worked with people to create the perfect window coverings inside and out.

One of their recent projects is the renovation of the exquisite Bendigo Ernest Hotel. The owners – who have used dc+b on previous projects – again turned to dc+b to design, manufacture and install window coverings to complement and enhance the building’s stylish makeover.

“I like the simplicity of the wave fold drapes, which I feel works well with the contemporary design concept we have used,” says client David. “The fabric and the wall paint both have a slight pearlised effect, which accents the scale and drama of the architecture without overpowering the hero artworks.”

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Call for citizen scientists to help aggregation investigation

Despite their global fame, spider crabs and their aggregations are shrouded in mystery. Very little information on their ecology and biology is available. For example, we don't know where the spider crabs come from before the aggregations, what the ecological role of the aggregations is, what triggers them, and why they choose the sites they do – including Rye and Blairgowrie piers. We know the main aggregations take place on the Peninsula in winter, but we also want more information about aggregations that happen at different times of year all around Port Phillip and beyond, and we want to understand the purpose of these aggregations.

A team of researchers at Deakin University is doing surveys to gather data on spider crabs and their aggregations. But using a mix of traditional science and citizen science is crucial because spider crabs and their aggregations can be unpredictable and short-lived; the marine scientists need everyone who lives and plays around the bay to keep an eye out for them and let them know when and where they are seen or not seen.

Potentially, the spider crabs and their aggregations can be found anywhere in the bay at any time. The team also welcomes observations from anywhere in Victoria and Australia, as well as past sightings if people have images from previous aggregations to upload.

Anyone can get involved, whether you go boating, sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, walking on the beach and on piers, diving, snorkelling and so on. You just need to create an account on iNaturalist and then you can join the

fun at www.inaturalist.org/projects/spidercrab-watch Logging a sighting only takes a few minutes, and video tutorials have been created to guide you through the process. These are available in the Spider Crab Watch ‘about’ section on the iNaturalist project page. The information needed is the date, time, location and what was observed – whether live spider crabs or moults. You’re also encouraged to post if you didn’t see any spider crabs. This is called absence data, and it’s important to tell us where and when spider crabs are absent, particularly as researchers are interested in finding out what triggers the aggregations. Together with presence sightings, this gives us a more complete picture of the habitats spider crabs like and aggregate in.

The team of researchers love sightings with photos, but if you don't have photos you should still submit the details.

Obviously you won’t need to post photos

if you don’t see any spider crabs. There are also a few other optional fields you can fill in. People can choose to change their geoprivacy settings for their locations and select either ‘obscure’, which means locations are displayed as a random point in a radius around the site rather than the exact position; or ‘private’, where the locations won't be displayed on a map at all and only project administrators – two researchers at Deakin – will have access to the locations. In these cases, the locations will not be made public during aggregations and will only be used for research.

People interested in taking part in the project can email Dr Elodie Camprasse at elodie.camprasse@deakin.edu.au with any questions. Finally, to get the latest Spider Crab Watch news and results delivered to your inbox, you can sign up at redcap.link/61ovve4j JOSIE JONES Follow me on Instagram @sharejosie

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