Mornington Peninsula Magazine February 2022

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Kate steps into her psychic power Life is full of detours. You can be heading down one path in work or love and then up pops a roadblock, or an opportunity you weren’t expecting. Kate Lowe has lived at the southern end of the Mornington Peninsula for more than

25 years and has had her share of detours, including one that saw her survive being in a car that drove off a mountain. She says her survival was thanks to her psychic gifts that she is only fully stepping into now.

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By her own admission, Kate has spent most of her life doing what she thought she should be doing rather than what she really wanted to do. After dabbling in a few creative careers such as visual merchandising, freelance journalism for a surf magazine, and then fashion retail, at 27 Kate enrolled to do her Diploma of Education and thought perhaps being a schoolteacher would be her life’s work. “I did my placement at Rosebud Secondary College and Padua and eventually worked as a media teacher at Padua for six years before my eldest son was born,” she says. “From then on I did casual relief teaching.”

During Kate’s years of teaching, her intuition was one of her strengths in the classroom.

“I could read when there was something going on with a student even before it manifested into anything. I think that was the only thing that made me a good teacher.

I wasn’t that interested in the curriculum; I was interested in who the students were becoming as people and how I could help them. Students appreciated me recognising something was up when other people hadn’t.”

But Kate realised her heart wasn’t in being a schoolteacher so she pursued studies in life coaching and counselling, which brought her another step closer to revealing her true self. “In 2017 I spent 12 months working with a psychic coach. Every time I’d been to a psychic they’d always say, ‘You can do this too’, but I lacked the confidence to do it for anyone else other than me. After working with a psychic coach my confidence grew.”

Kate remembers having psychic ability since she was a child, but it was surviving a major car accident when she was 17 that confirmed to her the messages she was getting weren’t just random thoughts but something more. “I went to Lake Eildon with a friend and her grandfather for a long weekend. I knew intuitively we were going to be in a car crash. I was the tallest passenger and usually sat in the front, but I insisted on sitting in the back as I’d been given a psychic message. My friend’s grandfather drove. We were almost through the mountain range and I remember thinking ‘We’ve made it’. At that moment I looked in the rear vision mirror and saw his eyes closing. I screamed at him, but as he fell asleep he accelerated and we went straight off the side of the mountain a long way down and hit nose-first into a gum tree. Miraculously we all got out of the car.

If I’d been sitting in the front seat, my long legs would have been crushed.”

In mid-2021 Kate launched her website Spiritual Business, where she offers psychic life coaching and spiritual readings. “Being in lockdown blocked out the noise. Because we weren’t having to keep our busy lives going and conforming to what we ‘have to’ do, I was able to step back and just be myself.”

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Eight-year-old Stella Mars is holding her first exhibition next month in Mornington. Photo: Austin Studios

Stella makes her painting debut Some people spend their whole lives searching for a creative passion and never find it. Mornington Peninsula youngster Stella Mars has been lucky enough to find her artistic calling at the age of eight. Painting has become her passion and the young professional artist is determined to make her first exhibition a sell-out success.

Stella started painting for fun at two and has painted ever since. She loves exploring her fascination for colours and textures through paint. In December 2019, Stella became an art student at the Retreat to Art studio in Mount Eliza.

Any spare hour the young artist has she spends painting and exploring new techniques. “I feel very lucky to be able to paint any time I want,” she says. “It makes me feel so alive to create my artworks. I sometimes dream about what I will paint next."

It’s no surprise Stella’s favourite subjects at school

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are creative ones: art, music, and cooking. In the rare moments Stella isn’t painting, she likes reading, riding her bike, playing with her dog Lola, and having dance parties with her parents. "I bring my music speaker and Lola into the studio with me because she's my best friend. We listen to music together and she makes me laugh while I paint." When Stella grows up, she’s hoping that painting will be her profession or that she’ll be “a doctor who paints”.

Stella is already on her way as a professional artist, having been selling her art for more than a year through word of mouth and via her Instagram account @stellamarsart.

A highlight has been painting commissioned pieces for several fans of her work. Stella currently works with acrylic paints on canvas; her artworks are abstract, a celebration of colours, and she has a deep love for each piece.

loves painting and we’re overjoyed that she has found something she is passionate about at such a young age.

Stella has our full support with whatever she wants to do in life."

Stella's first exhibition will be held at the Artisan's Alley, 17 Main St, Mornington, from March 1. It will feature a range of canvas sizes and colour schemes, so whatever your budget and colour preference, you can take home a Stella Mars original. "I hope that people will love my art as much as I do. I work hard on each piece and try my best to create artwork that has meaning."

Stella is committed to developing her painting skill set and continuously finding inspiration for more pieces. She is already thinking about her next collection of artworks.

"I am really excited to experiment with rougher textures and much bigger canvases for my future exhibitions."

Her dad Morgan says: "Stella is so energetic and happy after being in the studio for a few hours. She really

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Supping on the Early morning is the best time to standup paddleboard (SUP) at Shire Hall Beach. There is likely little wind and only a few fishing boats and Iceberg swimmers. I pass another ‘supper’ in the bay. “Hello there,” I call out from my SUP. “I’ve seen you a few times.”

“Oh, I can’t recognise you; I have low vision,” she replies.

“Shout out next time so I know you’re there.” So I sit with Claire Hogan and her seeing eye dog, Mimi, on the steps of her family boathouse.

Claire returned to Mornington seven years ago, after 30 years in Bellingen, to care for her late mother. She discovered supping a year ago, after her brother-in-law was given an inflatable board. In winter no one was using it, and she thought “I’ll get serious about this”.

“I was out there, it was cooler, and I thought this is perfect,” Claire says. “It’s an exercise I can do, it’s great for balance, and it’s so meditative. It’s just fabulous.”

Claire began losing her sight when she was eight. She was an avid reader and started having problems reading the blackboard. “It started with optometrists; by nine it was doctors, and 10 it was eye specialists. Then at 11 it was a neurosurgeon and, when I was 12, they did a craniotomy. They lifted the brain and had a look. There were haemorrhages afterwards, equivalent to three strokes, and I ended up with hemianopia. Then it was misdiagnosed as a brain tumour. At 46, I thought ‘this is ridiculous’. The prognosis for the aggressive glioma was six months, and this was 20 years later.”

together, across the silver yachts to Mornington Pier.

“I can see the horizon, the cliff to the right, the rocks and sand on the shore,” Claire says. “The pier is a dark shape.

It’s cloudy today so I can see more. And I can see things.

I know they’re boats, so I make them into boats. My imagination likes to create the picture. Because I could see clearly until the age of eight, I have this belief that I can see. I have a way of perceiving the world. Often, it’s a good guess in context.”

A specialist has since diagnosed it as optic atrophy. The cause given was Claire’s Viking background, and the condition affects one in 12,000 of the Viking population.

Claire met her husband of 44 years, Martin, at university.

They now live with Claire’s father, Ian. “I thought Martin was glorious, he thought I was glorious, and then we discovered we both thought each other were glorious,” she laughs. “I catch the 6am bus to the beach or Martin drives me. I go out early so there’s not as many people in the water. I can usually hear the swimmers, but I tend to sing with the joy of it all.”

Claire is legally blind, which means less than 10 per cent vision. So what can she see? We look out at the bay

Mimi has been with Claire for almost 10 years. She’s past retirement age, but “she is an extraordinary dog; she

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dock of the bay doesn’t want to retire yet”. Claire has worked out the perfect recipe for Mimi’s frozen Kong – a chew toy filled with food – to keep her occupied. “I have time to go around the bay three times while she’s eating it, and she’s so happy.” Clearly it’s not just Mimi who is extraordinary.

Now 64, Claire is completely colour-blind, according to tests. But she’s also a pastel artist and is holding an exhibition at the Gasworks Gallery in Albert Park throughout July. “My specialist said, ‘You’re doing pretty well, considering what they did to you’,” she laughs.

“People have an incredible fear about blindness. It has been made into this frightening black world, but it’s not. And there’s always a way to do anything you want to do.”

So if you’re at Mothers Beach early, Claire will be the one on the SUP in a pretty dress. Singing.

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‘Second Storey Man’ has a story to tell Aussie rules has changed immensely since Alan Wickes first walked out on to the Frankston footy field as an eight year old in 1947.

There were no interstate teams, million-dollar salaries or celebrity status for players, and it was a male-only sport back then. Alan was a kid who fell in love not only with the game but the whole culture and community of footy and it continues to be part of his life today.

From spectator to player to coach to administrator, there isn’t much Alan hasn’t done when it comes to footy. In 2021 his efforts were recognised with an OAM for services to the community and Australian rules football.

A career highlight that many kids dream of but only a select few achieve was playing at the top level with Collingwood. “I was seduced into the game by the great John Coleman,” Alan says.

“He was an Essendon player from Hastings. I followed Essendon because they wore the same colours as Frankston in those days. When I was 18 playing for Frankston, we were in the grand final and Collingwood came down to look at the match because our coach was a former Collingwood player. I was approached to go to Collingwood. I made the senior list in 1958 but the Frankston club wouldn’t clear me, so I came back to Frankston for another year. In those days clubs had control over your future. I played with Collingwood from 1959 to 1961. It was an exciting time. I played with a lot of really great players.”

After honing his skills at Collingwood, Alan returned to Frankston Football Club as a coach at 22, and then later at Seaford Football Club. “When you coach at a local club, you’re more than a football coach because you get involved in so much more social activity – the fundraising, the sponsorship, and all those sorts of things. I guess that’s where it all clicked for me.”

During his years as a coach, Alan was instrumental in setting up the Frankston District Junior Football League, where he was secretary for the first eight years. “In the first year we had eight teams and probably 250 players. Today there are more than 200 teams and over 5000 players.”

After taking some time out to focus on his family and business, Alan was approached to return to Frankston as club president at 31. He spent a decade navigating the club through “turbulent times”, improving the professional standards of the club and dealing with mounting debt. Just as he thought he would retire from footy life again, Alan was encouraged to stand for president of the Victorian Football Association against Alex Gillon, who had been president for 27 years.

Alan was successful and spent the next four seasons in the role.

Alan clearly has an intimate knowledge of the game on and off the ground so he was the perfect person to document the history and evolution of Aussie rules in a book. Last November, The Second Storey Man was released. “I felt it was a story that needed to be told, and I could tell it because I lived through all of the facets, particularly the VFA times and junior league. The book became a labour of love over four or five years. I’ve always been a hoarder; I’ve kept all the photographs, correspondence and newspaper articles along the way.”

The title of the book comes from the photo of Alan on the cover. “The Herald photographer Bruce A. Howard took a photo of me in 1959. He called it ‘The Second Storey Man’ and the photo won a British Encyclopaedia Sports Photo of the Year Award in London in 1960. In my mind it’s the second story of my career.”

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Stella makes her painting debut Finding her passion at the age of eight

The second storey man Alan Wickes first walked out on a footy field in 1947

The rise and rise of Olieve & Olie Natural skin care products home grown on the peninsula

Page 26 Robin Griffiths steps higher to champion local music New president of Mornington Peninsula Music Network

Pages 58-63 Celebrate love this month Enjoy our 6 page special Valentine’s Day feature

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Richard Cornish speaks with the Flying Calamari Brothers And this delicious treat is now much more accessible

Hand-bins for beaches Josie Jones talks litter on beaches

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Chisholm has the short course for you Do you want to upskill, chase an interest or try something new before committing to a longerterm course? Chisholm Institute can help.

Mornington Peninsula Shire is asking residents and visitors to not litter. “Everyone has a part to play in keeping our Peninsula clean and rubbish-free,” said Mayor Anthony Marsh.

“While a nationwide shortage of truck drivers has prevented additional recycling collections over the six-week summer period, we can each take steps to help mitigate the disruption and manage our excess waste,” Cr Marsh said. “When out and about, please dispose of your waste thoughtfully to ensure that our beautiful environment is free of litter and that everyone can enjoy it.”

Chisholm has a wide range of short courses available across hospitality and cookery, hair, beauty and wellness, early childhood education, trades, business and IT, nursing and allied health, and art and design – and some of them are free!

Whether you want to obtain an industry licence or ticket, upskill now as Victoria opens for business, explore a new career or a creative passion, undertake professional development, ease your way back into study, pursue a hobby or just get out in your community and meet like-minded people, you’ll find something at Chisholm.

courses and ‘tickets to work’ are the fastest way to get the skills for a job in the construction industry.

To manage demand, participants can only enrol in a maximum of three courses.

You’ll be taught by industry experts and will learn the latest techniques being used by trades and industry, with access to state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support. You’ll also have the security of knowing you’re studying with a government-owned TAFE institute.

The courses are delivered in partnership with key employers and industry bodies to provide the skills required for Victoria’s major infrastructure projects and are available up to June 30. To see the full list of courses available and to learn more about free skill sets, visit www.chisholm.edu.au/shortcourses

There are free and subsidised short courses available in 2022 in the areas of building and construction, electrical, plumbing, and work safety. The State Government is also offering free accredited construction industry skill sets, which are short training courses which aim to help people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic re-skill and find work in the construction industry. These short

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Please don’t rubbish our beautiful Peninsula

In an accompanying statement, the shire said: “More people inevitably means a higher volume of rubbish. We have placed extra bins in popular places and programmed more frequent rubbish collections – three times a day in some locations. Despite our best efforts, sometimes a public rubbish bin will become full, so we have a simple message for everyone who lives on or is visiting the Peninsula this summer: please leave the Peninsula as you found it. If the public rubbish bins are full, please take your litter home with you – don’t leave it next to the bin. High visitation last summer unfortunately meant lots of rubbish left behind at our beaches – broken beach furniture such as umbrellas and chairs, as well as general waste and recyclable items.”

The shire asks that you: • S tore excess recyclables safely in and around the home until space becomes available in your recycling bin.

•A sk your neighbours if they have space in their bins for your excess waste and recycling.

• Freeze excess food waste for later disposal.

•C onsider taking excess waste and recycling home with you at the end of your stay if you are holidaying on the Peninsula from Melbourne.

•C onsider taking your rubbish home with you rather than using up space in the public bins if you are visiting one of our popular beaches.

• T ake your rubbish with you rather than leaving it next to the bin if public bins are full.

• Keep empty rubbish bags in your car to use when needed.

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Portsea athletes raise the curtain for IronMan/IronWoman series Two Portsea Surf Life Saving Club members had the chance of a lifetime to compete in the Surf Life Saving Australia Super Surf Teams League as a curtain-raiser for last month’s IronMan and IronWoman Series at North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club.

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Xavier Purcell and Gabe Cornwell competed in the swim events as members of Victoria White, one of two teams that Victoria fielded for the first time in the league against teams from NSW, Queensland and South Australia over three days of competition. Victoria White finished in 12th place with the other Victorian team, Victoria Blues, in 10th.

“I was excited for my teammate Gabe and myself to have been selected to represent both our state and our club in the Super Surf Teams League,” Xavier said. “To race against some of the best athletes in our sport and raise the curtain for the iconic IronMan and IronWoman Series was an incredible experience, and coming away with a second place in the round one surf race was the cherry on top.”

Life Saving Victoria’s aquatic sport director, Aaron Green, said the organisation was “incredibly proud” of those who took part in the league. “To make one of the teams is an achievement in itself, so to see such a strong performance from Gabe and Xavier, including a first-round second place in the surf race, is fantastic, especially after such a disruptive two years for our athletes with COVID-19 lockdown impacts.

“As well as raising the curtain for the iconic (IronMan/ IronWoman) series, which boasts our sport’s athletes, including former Victorian Harriet Brown, they also raced in one of the events – the ocean relay – that SLSA will take to the International Olympic Committee as they bid for lifesaving sports to be a part of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games,” Aaron said.

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That’s why we are committed to our scholarships program for 2023. It’s our way of encouraging those with drive and courage to explore further opportunities.

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Celebrate International Women’s Day with Rotary International Women’s Day is celebrated globally to acknowledge the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.

Frankston/Mornington Peninsula Rotary brings you an opportunity to celebrate locally at its annual International Women’s Day breakfast at Mornington Racecourse.

Sharn will be known to fans of Australian Survivor as a two-time runner-up in this popular TV show. Outside her television fame, Sharn is a criminal barrister, former Victorian Crown prosecutor, national ambassador for Habitat for Humanity, and Future Women mentor. She is a wife and mother of four with a busy career and still she finds time to fundraise for multiple charities and support Peninsula sporting and community groups.

This will be the sixth year the Rotary breakfast has been held and it always attracts a dynamic group of people who are passionate about recognising the contribution of women in all areas of life. Guest speakers Sharn Coombes and Amanda Leck, who are both inspiring women leaders, will share the secrets of their success.

Amanda is executive director of the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience, a role that requires her to work at the intersection of climatic and systemic causes of disaster and risk reduction. A talented and passionate community development and engagement professional, Amanda provides leadership and strategic direction in the planning, implementation and delivery of programs

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in a highly complex environment. During her career, Amanda has developed extensive partnerships with all levels of government, the business sector, not-for-profit agencies, recovery agencies and academia.

The Rotary International Women’s Day breakfast was born out of an idea to share a wonderfully powerful record of women's real journeys through business and life, acknowledge women's achievements and help forge a gender-equal world. Mornington Peninsula Magazine is a proud sponsor.

The breakfast is on Wednesday, March 2, at Mornington Racecourse, at 6.45am for a 7am start. Tickets cost $55, or $550 for a table of 10. Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/rotary-internationalwomens-day-breakfast-event-tickets-228014717157

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Competition hots up for Best Bites People’s Choice Awards

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Does your local lunch spot encourage healthy eating? Do you love your local café because they minimise the use of plastic? Have you noticed that your favourite restaurant or café has solar panels on the roof, uses a tank/ recycled water or has sensor lights installed? Do you have a café you always go to because they make it easy for you to wheel your pram in or have change table facilities?

Best Bites People’s Choice Awards. Just complete the online form at www. mornpen.vic.gov.au/bestbites

The award-winning Best Bites program is the Shire’s pledge to recognise and encourage excellence in local businesses that serve food. Brunch with the family, coffee with friends, going out for dinner or just grabbing some takeaway now has even more meaning. Because while you are supporting local eateries, you can also share the love further by nominating your favourite foodie spot for this year’s

Find other ways you can support local business at www.mpbusiness.com.au/ supportlocal

You can nominate more than one business because there are three categories: café, restaurant, and takeaway outlet. You will also go into the draw to win a box of fresh, local produce to the value of $100. And supporting local cafes, restaurants and takeaway outlets is one way we can all make a difference.

Nominations close on March 8.

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Holiday rental management with a personal touch Your holiday home is probably one of the largest investments you’ve made, and one to which you will have significant emotional attachment, so who takes care of it and how is vitally important.

guest stays and owners who are raving fans. By priding themselves on accountability, contactability, professionalism and reliability, Stephen and the team take a very personal approach to interactions with owners and guests alike, which gets stellar results.

with owners who know they deserve higher standards.

If you think that might be you, we recommend speaking with Stephen at Holiday Rentals Australia on 0435 768 514 who is happy to give free advice and expert property appraisals.

Expanding into Victoria and the Mornington Peninsula, Holiday Rentals Australia has been managing holiday rentals and Airbnb properties for more than five years, with glowing reviews from thousands of completed

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Call Stephen today on 0435 768 514 for a friendly no-obligation chat and appraisal of your property.

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The pursuit of truth in learning Since starting at Woodleigh, I have had numerous conversations about the notion of the academic or perceived non-academic nature of this school. The discussions often relate to school selection, and in particular the choice of schools on the Peninsula.

The term 'academic' features heavily in these chats. 'Academic' relates, of course, to learning and creating an environment where learning is at the heart of everything we do. It also refers to a mindset based around curiosity, research and the pursuit of truth. I would describe Woodleigh as the most academic school in which I have worked. It is a school where students are given permission to pursue the truth in their learning, where learning opportunities exist in every activity students undertake, and curiosity is nurtured as a fundamental aspect of the learning process.

At Woodleigh, students develop positive and trusting relationships with their teachers, who support students through mentoring, coaching, advising and scaffolding. By knowing each student well, we can determine the appropriate point of challenge for each student, and therefore ensure that they are 'comfortably uncomfortable' and always growing while they are learning.

Our assessment model focuses on providing timely feedback that is useful and guides our students to the next stage of their learning. It's not about giving students the answers, but guiding them to find their own solutions.

This approach helps develop students' responsibility and independence – but that doesn't mean we are 'hands-off' or leave students to fall through the cracks. By knowing and guiding, we walk alongside students on their

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Year 10 student Taj Woollard brought the house down at the final assembly for Year 7, 8 and 9 students at the end of 2021. journey of growth and discovery, one that we share with parents to provide a strong and supportive network for each student.

To find out more about what a Woodleigh education can offer your child, please contact our Enrolments Team on 5971 6100 or email enrol@woodleigh.vic.edu.au

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The rise and rise of Olieve & Olie

Positioned in the heart of the Rosebud Industrial Estate, Olieve & Olie is a family and Victorian success story. Their natural and organic skin care products have brought them a massive following right across the country.

When Jude Steele decided to try her hand at making soap using olive oil in her kitchen 22 years ago, little did she know her ‘experiment’ would grow into one of the Mornington Peninsula’s much-loved brands.

Rave reviews online attest to the quality and effectiveness of Olieve & Olie’s handmade, all-natural hand creams, body lotions, coffee or salt scrubs, and soaps.

Today the business is a family affair with Jude’s husband Andy, daughter Sarah, son Hal, and their partners Cassandra and Steve all on the team. Sarah says: “When Mum and Dad bought a tobacco farm 22 years ago near Echuca, they decided to do something different and plant olive trees. Four years in they had their first harvest of olives, pressed the oil and Jude began to make soap. And that’s how it all started.”

Australian extra virgin olive oil remains the hero ingredient in Olieve & Olie’s natural skincare products.

You definitely don’t need a science degree to read the ingredients on the labels: organic beeswax, avocado oil, grapeseed oil, cocoa butter, calendula oil, goat’s milk, freshly ground coffee beans, and artesian salt are just some of the all-natural ingredients used in Olieve & Olie’s luxurious products. Essentials oils give the lotions and soaps their distinctive fragrances. Where possible, all ingredients are sourced directly from the producer to ensure that the ingredients are grown naturally, ethically, and sustainably.

Sarah joined the business seven years ago and draws on her background in accounting to manage accounts and operations. “When I started, we had about 20 stockists. I set myself the goal of adding two new stockists per week for one year. I knew if I did that, we’d hit our target needed for turnover. It was hard as we were a lesser-known brand back then. Social media has also played a big role in helping us reach new customers.”

With more than 30 products of various sizes and fragrances in their range and more than 250 stockists Australia-wide, the business has outgrown their premises in Rosebud. “We’ve secured land to build a new factory much bigger than the one we’re in now. It’s the next stage in the business growth and we’re very excited.” The expanded premises will feature a destination retail store showcasing the complete range of soaps, skincare, and soy and olive oil candles.

New product developments are on the horizon too, Sarah says.

“Cassandra is doing a degree in Cosmetic Science to take things to the next level, which is exciting because we’re in the process of developing specialised sunscreen, face and hair products.”

Visit Olieve & Olie’s factory shopfront from 9am-4pm on weekdays or Saturday 10am-2pm; it’s closed on public holidays and Sundays. You can shop online or find your nearest stockist at olieveandolie.com.au NIKKI FISHER

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MPMN president steps higher to champion local music Live music is one of COVID’s casualties but, in true entertainment industry spirit, MP Music Network is committed to seeing the shows go on with newly elected president Robin Griffiths heading up the volunteer-run organisation.

For those who don’t know, MPMN is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that represents musicians, venues, music businesses and music-lovers from the Mornington Peninsula’s contemporary music community. MPMN advocates on behalf of that community and actively supports the development and promotion of diverse and accessible contemporary music.

Robin, a self-confessed music nerd, brings years of experience organising events to his new role. “I’ve been involved with MPMN for about four years; two years as vice-president. I can’t sing, I can’t write music, I can’t play but I’m passionate about live music. I’d like to thank Heidi Luckhurst, our previous president, for six years of passion and commitment to MPMN and hope I can continue with the great work Heidi was doing.”

Robin is also the founder and curator of Music on the Hill – aka MOTH. He’s a consultant for the Music Victoria Regional Partnership Group and sits on the Music Victoria Awards’ folk music judging panel.

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While things have been tough for live music, a highlight for MPMN last October was the professional development and networking event it hosted online. More than 100 people joined the event, whose theme was ‘Connecting the MP Music Community’.

Former Music Victoria CEO Paddy Donovan facilitated the day, and input from Peninsula artists and professionals as well as a few expert guests was well received.

Also at the event was Mornington Peninsula Shire’s co-ordinator of festivals and events, Steve Harris, who announced several new shire initiatives, including a set of new grants available for music activations, events, and festivals. Steve also presented an update on the shire’s draft Music Plan 2025. MPMN has been, and continues to be, working closely with the shire on the plan, the first year of which will be guided by the last round of public feedback. This indicated the community wants programs that put money in the hands of musicians and venues in the form of grassroots activities that have a lasting impact.

This is set to be a busy year for Robin, working with the MPMN committee and volunteers to create opportunities for musicians to play to audiences around the Peninsula. A music stage at the Red Hill Show, a concert for people of disability working with Barefoot Therapists in Main Ridge, a small arts festival with Mornington Peninsula Culture Collective, and a youth music festival at Peninsula Community Theatre in June thanks to MPMN’s work with the Mornington Winter Music Festival and Mornington Chamber of Commerce are just a few great opportunities in the pipeline.

“We’re all just really looking forward to the future when we can get out there and enjoy live music again because it’s great for everyone, for our well-being and for community,” Robin said. “It brings everyone together, and we’ve missed it.”

For further information about musicians, events or to get involved in the MPMN, visit the Instagram page @mpmusicnetwork or the website www.mpmusic.com.au

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award-winning financial adviser This year, SMART Business Solutions celebrate 15 years of guiding the financial affairs of businesses and individuals across the Peninsula and Greater Melbourne.

After a challenging two years navigating the pandemic, founding director Shannon Smit ended the year winning two Australian Financial Adviser awards in three weeks. Always the optimist, Shannon has seen the pandemic as an opportunity for everyone to look closely at their current financial position, to reassess their short and long-term personal and financial goals, and to create a plan that aligns with those goals.

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“People want to know how they can retire comfortably, how they can pay off their mortgage, get the caravan and afford private school. They want to know how to use their superannuation for property or how they can protect their family and assets using estate planning or insurance.”

Shannon greatly enjoys empowering her clients to enable peace of mind and control of their financial future while satisfying their personal goals. Shannon leads the team of accountants and business advisers, financial planners and mortgage brokers, offering an end-to-end solution for business owners and individuals.

Contact SMART Business Solutions to experience the difference when the precision of accounting and foresight of financial planning collide.

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Jan Hearn Antiques Victorian and Georgian furniture, including English and Australian Mahogany, Walnut, Cedar and Rosewood. Also featuring antiquities in sterling silver, glassware and china.

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A Beautiful Thing Dealing in an eclectic range of antique and vintage wares including china, glass, copper, brass, scientific and apothecary curios, jewellery and small furniture pieces. Always seeking the unusual, unique and quirky.

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Antique Bed Specialists Specialising in beautifully restored original antique beds including cast iron, brass, wooden and timber beds; as well as antique furniture and homewares.

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Unique & Antique A treasure trove of modern and vintage toys, retro signage, rustic and industrial home decor, clocks, watches, military and nautical artefacts, garage collectables, coins more!

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Antique By Design A fascinating collection of antique items, fabulous decorator furnishings, ornate mirrors, lamps, chandeliers and vintage designer pieces, specialising in European style.

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Roll up and enjoy our beaches Garry’s world of antiques More people will be able to make use of our beaches after Mornington Peninsula Shire increased its rollout of beach matting. The matting, made from recycled plastic bottles, is slip-resistant and provides a sturdy path closer to the water’s edge for people with limited mobility, including wheelchair-users and the elderly.

The matting is available at Mothers Beach in Mornington, Mount Martha Beach in front of the lifesaving club, Rosebud Beach next to the jetty, Rye Front Beach next to the pier, and Sorrento Front Beach next to The Baths restaurant.

“We’ve added four new sites along our bay beaches and will continue to offer matting at Mount Martha Beach in a successfully partnership with the Mount Martha Lifesaving Club,” the shire said in a statement. “This is the largest rollout of beach matting on our Peninsula and the greatest number of locations offered by any municipality in Victoria.” Mayor Anthony Marsh added: “We’re thrilled to provide a record number of locations offering beach matting this year and we hope our community enjoys a safe summer at the beach.”

The matting will be in place until April.

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Garry Pakenham loves his job.

He’s one of the lucky few who turned a lifelong hobby into paid work. “I’ve been a collector for more than 60 years,” says Garry. “A little more than 40 years ago I started my business Unique & Antique, specialising in antiques and collectables which include toys, advertising, coins, banknotes, kitchenalia and garagenalia, as well as many collectable items. I’ve been at the Tyabb Packing House for almost 30 years.”

Garry loves his job because it gives him the chance to meet other collectors and talk about their collections. There’s always an element of surprise in his day. “I never know what stock is coming in.

People just walk in with a box of bits and pieces to sell, or are downsizing

and want to sell their collections or surplus items. I also buy deceased estates, which can mean a house full of interesting items.”

There are memories and treasures for everyone to find in Garry’s store.

“Guys come in and buy all sorts of items for their mancave, be it an old enamel sign, petrol tins or oil bottles

or other auto-related items. Ladies browse through cabinets filled with china and glassware. One collection I had was 2500 salt and pepper shakers. Childhood memories are found looking through thousands of swap cards or maybe in the doll collection.”

Other items that stir interest are paintings, prints, medals, badges, bottles of all shapes and sizes, military and royal memorabilia, bar ware, and tins for all purposes.

“I would have an item in my stock for every letter in the alphabet – for instance, A for ashtray, B for bottles, C for cutthroat razors, through to W for wagon wheels, X for xylophone, Y for yacht, and Z for zither.”

Make a day of it at Tyabb Packing House.

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Feast of music and family fun as The Waterfront Festival returns Frankston’s Waterfront Festival is back, and it’s bigger than ever before after a year’s hiatus. The much-loved summer festival returns on Saturday, February 19, from noon-10pm, and Sunday, February 20, from noon-8pm to kick-start Frankston City Council’s 2022 event calendar.

The Waterfront Festival 2022 has a heavy focus on live music; great food, beer and wine from Frankston and Mornington Peninsula-based vendors; and family-friendly entertainment. The festival will also include the popular Ventana Fiesta, bringing colour and vibrancy to a full precinct of intercultural celebrations and cuisine in the expanded event site, which will extend from the foreshore to Wells St and along Long Island Reserve.

There will be three music stages. On the Garden Bar stage, headliners include: • Australian dance music icons Sneaky Sound System (UFO); • The musical collaboration for reconciliation, Spirit Lines; • 1990s Southern Sons star and eight-time Gold and APRA

award-winner Jack Jones (Heart in Danger); • Australia’s premier Santana fan band Soul Sacrifice, a seven-piece full of infectious grooves and rhythms – think Latin rock, jazz, funk, and Latin soul; • Alternative Australian songwriter Gretta Ziller; • Award-winning country artist Andrew Swift; and, • The explosive ‘60s soul rockers Miss Lizzy and the Night Owls.

The Emerging Artists stage will have a fantastic line-up of local talent and interactive activities and games across the weekend, hosted by Frankston Youth Services.

Of course, the festival’s food trucks and amusement rides will be there to fill and thrill you. The Garden Bar will be up and running across the festival weekend, full of local snacks and sips to enjoy proudly presented by The Cheeky Squire. Market stalls will celebrate art, craft, design and culture, inviting you to connect with Melbourne’s best makers and creators.

You can escape to a world full of wonder, curiosity and surprise at The Dreaming Space, proudly presented by EastLink. Free family activities include a marine touch tank, a Scouts rope bridge, and the Brotherhood of St Laurence Sensory Space – a calming way to delight the senses. Fun, safe and accessible, it’s ideal for children and adults wanting to seek an oasis of calm.

On Saturday at 9.45pm, a fireworks display to remember will take place off the pier, so grab your crew, mark out your space and enjoy the spectacle.

Spanning two jam-packed days full of entertainment, The Waterfront Festival 2022 is the celebration we’ve all been waiting for. For more details, go to www.waterfrontfestival.com.au or follow the festival on Facebook at TheWaterfrontFestival and Instagram at frankstonevents FRANKSTON EVENTS A: Frankston Waterfront, Pier Promenade and Long Island Reserve T: 1300 322 322 W: www.waterfrontfestival.com.au FB: FrankstonEvents INSTA: frankstonevents

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Summit to help your business soar Business-owners, have you heard the news? The Frankston & Mornington Peninsula Business Summit is coming! You do not want to miss this opportunity to be in the room with BeFit Food co-founder Kate Save as she shares her inspirational story, from winning Shark Tank to achieving her remarkable success.

There is also an amazing line-up of guest speakers, from Dunkley federal Labor MP Peta Murphy to experts from such lenders as Moneytech, Judo, ANZ, Bank of Queensland, Bizcap, Lumi, Fifo and more. Learn what they have to say about the finance solutions that could be available to assist Kate in her short and long-term expansion plans and how these could be applied to the future of your business too.

This two-hour summit is your chance to find out everything you ever wanted to know about raising money to grow your business or just keep it afloat, but were too afraid to ask. Can you afford to miss it?

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Waterfront serenity on your doorstep From rugged coastal cliffs to pristine sandy beaches, Martha Cove Village Centre is encompassed by the serenity of the waterfront, offering all the conveniences of a thriving community as well as a welcoming place to call home.

The Wheelhouse, a collection of artfully crafted residences designed by architects Fender Katsalidis and Carr, is the latest residential offering in the precinct.

Poised on the absolute waterfront of the Martha Cove Village Centre, The Wheelhouse draws inspiration from its seaside location. The luxurious apartments showcase the beauty of their surrounds through open-plan living spaces and floor-to-ceiling windows.

With more than 60 per cent of The Wheelhouse sold, only a limited number of these sophisticated two and three-bedroom apartments remain. For more information, visit www.thewheelhousemarthacove.com. au or call Simon Roylance on 0412 522 629.

Comprising a restaurant, lounge, cellar and grocery, Martha’s Table in the heart of the village is a world-class hospitality destination for residents and visitors alike.

Trading from 8am-9pm daily, this Mediterranean-inspired setting allows diners to choose from a curated collection of dishes, produced with fresh ingredients from the region’s finest farmers, while taking in the breathtaking backdrop of the idyllic marina. Residents of Martha Cove Village Centre also find utmost convenience in The Grocer, which carries quality produce for all occasions.

Visit www.marthastable.com.au for further information or call 9617 5377 to make a reservation.

Marina Martha Cove is now selling 10-30m mono and multi-hull vessel berths, along with 10, 25 and 99-year leases. The marina is also introducing an additional 200-space drystack storage facility, along with 1800 square metres of commercial marine enterprise commercial zones to complement the new hardstand area. The range of onsite amenities includes a full-service boatyard, dockmaster assistance, 24/7 fuel and 24-hour security.

Get the d’Albora app for berth assistance, fuel assistance and restaurant reservations. For more information, visit www.dalbora.com.au

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Master of sound - Michael Clarke Creating music is a team effort. Musicians and singers are one part of the story, but without audio engineers to record, mix and master the songs, the creative magic of artists may never reach its potential. This month, MAXON from MP Music Network talks to music industry professional Michael Clarke about his passion for audio production and creative community.

Tell us a bit about yourself and what led you to open your own space.

Ever since I began dabbling in recording as a teenager, I planned to open a studio on the ‘Ninch. Life took a few different turns before I eventually landed here at Elusive Creative. I studied audio production at university and then worked full-time at SAE Institute in Melbourne. After a 10-year hiatus from the ‘Ninch and a newly born son, it felt like the perfect time to return to the place I'd always called home. I had a long list of desired requirements for my studio, and we needed a landlord who doesn't care that we make music – words that in my experience evoke a sense of terror in most real estate agents’ eyes. At the end of March '21 we signed a lease in the Dromana Industrial Estate and set up shop ready to build our little creative community.

You've grown up on the ‘Ninch. What do you think it is about our community that fosters such incredible creativity?

The ‘Ninch has always had a small-town feel. The community is tight.

As a creative you gravitate to other creatives, whether that's through association or random interaction. It doesn't take long before your own little creative collective grows. I was first introduced to the music community playing in heavy bands close to 20 years ago now. We'd all book each other on gigs and go to the same parties. The community would grow with every new band that hit the local scene, and it was far from competitive – almost the opposite: supportive and inclusive. Touring bands always had a place to crash and there was never an issue when you asked to share backline. Even though I'm positioned in a different part of the creative industries now, this community spirit is still present.

Tell us a bit about some of the work Elusive Creative has done this past year.

We kicked off '21 with the procurement and installation of a new PA system down at Soundbar, followed by a bunch of live gigs, a studio mix for the talented Carissa Nyalu and a live stream for Sunday Lemonade. The first artist to set foot in Elusive Creative was Zara MC, who is also the youngest artist I've ever worked with and one to keep an eye on as she's already writing incredible music. I'm keen to take on any local artists, whether they're pop, hip-hop, rock, grunge, indie or nonconforming, and create as much music as possible over the coming years.

What has it been like opening a space in the middle of a pandemic?

Uncertain. We pivoted our business to focus on online lessons and tech support in 2020, but having the space was overkill with unnecessary overheads. And having something we knew local musicians and producers needed yet we couldn't open the doors was disappointing. I hope the dust settles soon and we can make up for lost time. The world needs us creatives now more than ever.

You can book sessions or contact Michael directly over at www.elusivecreative.com Michael Clarke is a member of the MP Music Network. For further information about musicians, events or to get involved in the network, visit the MPMN Instagram page @mpmusicnetwork or its website at www.mpmusic.com.au

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New mental health app to keep you SAYF “Asking for help is one of the hardest things to do,” says Caleb Podhaczky. “It takes a lot of humility and vulnerability.

Sometimes you physically can’t ask for help; anxiety or pride gets in the way or you’re even too intoxicated.”

At 33, Caleb needed help. He was battling alcohol addiction and mental health issues that he didn’t even realise he had. “Mum noticed first. I told her I was struggling to get up in the morning and get going. I’d just moved back from living overseas and didn’t want to go to work. Mum said, ‘Why don’t you go and see the doctor?’

I did, and I realised I’d been trying to push through on my own and I needed help. I’d always thought that having a mental health issue was a weakness. I used to think ‘that’ll never be me; that’s for weak people’, which is so arrogant and ignorant, but I just didn’t know what it was. Going to the doctor was my first step. Fighting off my own stigma around finding the right medication was next. That, along with a holistic approach to mental and physical health, going to the gym, healthy eating and living, my family, my wife Lindsey, my mates, and hard work, are what helped

me through.”

When Caleb was at his lowest, reaching out to his support network felt impossible. This is one of the reasons he’s working hard to develop a mobile app called SAYF. “I’ve had a few lapses here and there, but it’s been over three years now since I was at my lowest and my dad still messages me every single morning, just to check in. That’s kind of where the idea for the app came from. When I wasn’t feeling great I would sometimes go AWOL, and if I was in a really bad place, people just couldn’t find me and family would be frantic.”

At the push of a button, the SAYF app sends a message to up to three contacts who have been added by the user when they set up the app. Press a green button to say “I'm safe”, an orange button to say “Please check in on me”, or a red button to say “I need help”. The app will be able to share a GPS location if someone needs help so contacts can respond quickly. SAYF will say what its users can't.

The app is in the design and development stage, and Caleb is confident a prototype will be up and running this month. However, the ongoing costs of keeping SAYF updated, letting people know it exists, and running the operation require additional money, so Caleb has set up a GoFundMe page to garner financial support and awareness.

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Sizzling summer sounds: Mornington’s Summer of Music kicked off in spectacular fashion just before Christmas with Music in the Park. The concert featured Tones and I – who funded the event – Pierce Brothers, Koli K, Chorus Collective, Taylor Piggott, and the Mornington Youth and Citizens Brass Band. Held on December 23, it was organised by the Mornington Chamber of Commerce with support from Mornington Peninsula Shire, and attracted a huge crowd of musiclovers of all ages.

Photos: Amber Gardener.

Olivier Lemire-Guevin is the youngest member of the Mornington Youth and Citizens Brass Band.

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After a successful racing career winning more than $788,000 in prizemoney, It Is Written the hardworking thoroughbred is enjoying his next phase of life in Balnarring with rider Hollie Hick.

In the paddock on Hollie’s property, the magnificent horse is known by the name DJ. And while he may have retired from racing, he has a new lease on life as Hollie’s partner in riding competitions. His competition name given to him by Hollie is Written In The Stars. “Horses are usually named after their sire; his sire was Written Tycoon,” says Hollie.

It Is Written was born on September 18, 2008. He began his racing career in September 2011 at Seymour. It was his fourth race in January 2012 at Werribee that was cause for celebration when jockey Matthew Allen rode him home for the win. Over his five-year racing career, the thoroughbred had 71 starts for 11 wins and placed second seven times and third eight times. His owners were extremely happy with his racing performance, so much so they didn’t want to sell him even though he was retired, so Hollie leases him from the syndicate. He’s been with Hollie for two and a half years. “The owners have been out to visit him a few times and have seen me compete on him. They’re rapt someone is looking after him and doing something new with him.”

Hollie started riding when she was six and loves it as much as ever as an adult. “I went through pony club and then an adult riding club. I’ve competed all my life. It’s a bit more of a juggle now because I have a family, three kids, so I don’t compete as much as I used to. I just do what I can but I’m active in a local club and have regular coaching.”

Hollie competes in what’s known as eventing or horse trials. There are three components: a dressage test, a showjumping course and a cross-country course out in the paddock jumping fences. “It’s quite varied for the horse because you have to train him up in three different disciplines. I also do trail riding on the trails, which is really good for the horse’s brain, getting them out of the arena.

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They really enjoy the variety.”

Hollie has owned or worked with more than a dozen horses over the years. Of DJ she says: “He’s very hardworking and he’s a one-person horse, meaning he gets quite attached to one person. And he’s a smoocher.

Successful racehorses often make competitive performance horses because they have a sound work ethic and a good brain. They can handle the hard work.

Even though he’s an Off The Track thoroughbred, which can be a bit excitable, he’s not too bad. I love working with horses. They’re so special. They all have different personalities and I love watching them progress, improve and grow, and it keeps me fit, active and challenged.”

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Star clusters provide a rich viewing feast Looking north, in the constellation Cancer, the Crab, look out for the wonderful star cluster M44, also known as the Beehive Cluster or Praesepe. Easy to locate, it sits at the very centre of the constellation, close to the stars Gamma and Delta Cancri. M44 appears as a misty patch to the unaided eye from a dark sky location, and as a glittering collection of stars though binoculars. Also on show, and best seen with a telescope, are the interesting spiral galaxies M65 and M66 in Leo, the Lion. These galaxies appear as elliptical smudges though a telescope.

This is a good time to observe and admire the rich star fields of the Milky Way stretching across the southern skies.

To scan these stars, you only need your eyes or a pair of binoculars. Look out for the Milky Way running through the constellations Crux, Centaurus, Musca, and Carina in the east. Be sure to observe the Coalsack Nebula, a distinctive dark patch which is a cloud of dust and gas about 600 lightyears away, close to the stars of the Southern Cross (Crux).

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many star clusters, such as M46, M47, NGC 2451, and NGC 2477, which can be found in Puppis. A little way above Crux and Centaurus you will find the deceptive False Cross, sometimes mistaken for the true Southern Cross. The False Cross is formed by stars in Vela and Carina. Also seek out the star clusters IC 2394 and IC 2395 in Vela and NGC 2516 in Carina.

The Centaurid meteor shower will be active from now until February 21, producing its peak rate of meteors about February 8. Over this period, the radiant point in the constellation Centaurus is circumpolar, which means it is always above the horizon and the shower will be active throughout the night. The shower is expected to reach peak activity of up to five meteors every hour about 7pm, and so the best displays might be seen after dusk on February 8.

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

NGC 3372, the Carina Nebula, is a large, complex area of bright and dark nebulosity in the constellation Carina, and is located in the CarinaSagittarius Arm. Also known as the Eta Carinae Nebula, it lies between 6500 and 10,000 light-years from Earth. Photo: MPAS member Ben Claringbold

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Play and stay at the best Consistently ranked in Australia’s top 50, Portsea Golf Club is a true championship 18-hole course. Set among rolling sand dunes and coastal vegetation, and with spectacular views across Port Phillip, the fast-draining fairways allow perfect playing conditions all year. Firm and bouncy with rugged craggy bunkers, it is as much fun as it is both challenging and charming.

Less than 90 minutes from Melbourne or a wonderful ferry trip from Queenscliff, it is the Mornington Peninsula’s ‘must play’ golfing destination.

And with a 24-room ‘boutique’ Mercure Hotel, it’s also the place to stay. The rooms have private balconies with views over the course and bay, as well as ensuites, large LCD TVs, and modern hotel conveniences – including a stunning breakfast.

The pro shop can provide clubs, buggies and carts.

So whether it’s a romantic getaway or a golf escape, Portsea Golf Club ticks all the boxes.

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Hundreds of people were gathered at Station Pier, Port Melbourne, on February 25, 1954, to welcome the Gothic. The crews of Melbourne’s tugs had been on strike for a fortnight but declared a truce to allow the tugs Howard Smith and Tooronga to assist the Royal Yacht to berth. Queen Elizabeth II was not aboard at the time, arriving at Essendon airport from Launceston at the start of her Victorian tour. The liner, Gothic, had been chosen for the visit because HMY Britannia, though launched almost a year earlier, was not yet ready for service.

In 1951, a planned visit to Australia and New Zealand by King George VI was cancelled because of the King’s ill health.

Instead, a tour by Princess Elizabeth had begun and she and Prince Philip were in Kenya when the death of the King was

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announced in 1952.

Queen Elizabeth II, then aged 27, was the first reigning British monarch to visit Australia. Arriving at Sydney on February 3, 1954, Her Majesty and Prince Philip visited towns and cities in every state and also the ACT. During the tour of 58 days, Her Majesty and Prince Philip crossed the country by plane, rail and car, visiting

57 towns and cities. Gothic moved from port to port as required. The Royal Tour of the Commonwealth began in November 1953 with visits to the West Indies, Tonga, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Asia and Africa, and covered 44,000 miles (70,800km).

Gothic was the last of four Corinthicclass passenger liners built for the Shaw,

s.s. Gothic was built for the Shaw, Saville and Albion Line by Swan, Hunter in 1947. With six large holds for cargo, including refrigerated space, she also carried 85 first-class passengers.

Saville Line for its New Zealand service.

Powered by geared steam turbines, she had a service speed of 17 knots. Launched in 1947, she was returned to her builders to be refitted as the Royal Yacht. For the Royal Tour, the hull of the ship was repainted a gleaming white. Her usual hull colour – and that of all Shaw, Saville ships – was black.

Gothic resumed her previous service until August 1968, when a serious fire on board required a long period of repairs, and she only made one more return voyage to New Zealand before being sold to ship-breakers in Taiwan.

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Retirement redefined in Richmond Located in the leafy east of Richmond, Ardency Kennedy Place will redefine luxurious, independent community living suited to over 55’s with onsite cafés, the existing Richmond Community Learning Centre, terrace homes suited to all stages of life, and future residential aged care.

Developed by Lendlease, the precinct is designed to bring people and generations together, offering a unique neighbourhood and retiree lifestyle.

This unique and central location offers the ultimate opportunity to stay close to family and friends whilst having good access to medical centres, hospitals, shops and public transport. Nearby Burnley Gardens are an urban oasis that provides locals with a much-loved green escape. Walking trails and cycle paths that venture along the Yarra River are all within easy access.

Every apartment is open plan and spacious with designer Italian kitchens and European appliances, with each room designed to maximise the natural light and surrounding views.

Ardency Kennedy Place is designed by award-winning architects Bates Smart. Construction is well underway, with the completion set for the end of 2022.

Greenery throughout the project adds to the development’s sustainability credentials and encourages residents to live well and enjoy the outdoors. The array of communal spaces and facilities promote wellbeing and offer opportunities for community activities with an indoor heated pool, cinema, yoga and Pilates studio, gym, and a rooftop community vegetable and herb garden. There is also a library, art room, workshop and seven-day social calendar - think masterclasses, guest speakers, long lunches, trips to the National Gallery of Victoria and more.

Located in a heritage precinct in the former GTV9 Bendigo Street studios, the site was home of In Melbourne Tonight, a beloved entertainment program hosted by the legendary late Graham Kennedy and Bert Newton. The site’s heritage as a creative hub extends further as it was also once the home of the prestigious Wertheim Piano Factory, built in 1908.

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Frankston newsagency makes a millionaire A Frankston business is celebrating after selling a division one-winning Rob and Carla Macaro, who own Smokey's Frankston House Lotto in Thompson St, said Tattslotto ticket last month that made a Rosebud man an instant millionaire. they were delighted for the man, whose entry in the January 8 draw was one of 10 to win $1 million. “We’ve been running this shop for over 20 years and we love it when any of our customers win a big prize, especially during these challenging times,” Rob said. “It’s amazing to know one of our customers has won. It’s the positive news our community needs.”

Carla added: “To our lucky customer, congratulations. We’re so happy for you. What a great way to start the year. It’s fantastic news and we can’t wait for our next big win.”

The man said he was on one of his daily coffee runs when he discovered his good fortune more than a week after the draw. “I was grabbing a coffee, and as I went to pay I saw some old lottery tickets in my wallet and so I ducked into the newsagency to check them,” he said. “The guy at the counter started acting really strange when he scanned my ticket. He got all flustered and was telling me to come out the back because he needed to talk to me.

“Then a customer came in and he had to serve them, so I was just standing out the front confused. I didn’t know what was going on. As I was waiting, I looked up at the posters behind the counter and saw they’d recently sold a division one-winning ticket. That’s when I knew something was up.

“I instantly felt so nervous. I had this weird feeling that I was the winner. Once the customer was gone, the employee turned to me with the biggest smile on his face and told me that I’d won division one. It was so weird. I just kept repeating, ‘It’s fine, it’s fine!’. I honestly felt like I could’ve passed out from the excitement. I’m still struggling to comprehend the news. It’s surreal.”

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February 14 is promoted as a day to celebrate romantic love, but in fact it’s not so straightforward. There’s some debate among historians about the origins and meanings of Valentine’s Day. Some say it has its origins in the Roman festival Lupercalia, a celebration of fertility that saw women and men matched up by a lottery. Others trace the day back to the execution of two men named Valentine on February 14 in different years by Emperor Claudius II. Not very romantic! It’s said that the Catholic Church established St Valentine’s Day to honour the lives of the two men, who the church believed were martyrs. The romantic part of that story is that it is believed one of the men, Saint Valentine of Terni, was secretly conducting weddings for Roman soldiers against the emperor’s wishes. A true case of doing anything for love.

Given its muddied history, perhaps the best thing we can do is give the day our own meaning and make it one to acknowledge and celebrate all those we love.

So, whether you’re single or coupled up, there are many ways to see this day

and take the opportunity to let those we love know how much we appreciate them.

After the past couple of challenging years, finding a reason to connect and celebrate the relationships in our lives has become more important than ever.

Even if you don’t usually celebrate Valentine’s Day, maybe 2022 is the year to at least send a card to those who mean a lot to you.

Sure, fancy gifts wrapped up in boxes and bows can be fun; maybe gift-giving or receiving is your love language. But you don’t have to max out the credit card to show the people in your life what they mean to you. From a simple card with heartfelt words to packing a picnic basket filled with Peninsula gourmet delights or taking a sunset walk with your lover or your best friend, there are many ways to say “I love and appreciate you” – it’s actually saying it that’s the important part.

On the following pages you’ll find plenty of love-filled inspiration. If we’ve learnt anything in recent times it’s that life is unpredictable and there’s a lot to be said for being spontaneous.

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Historic Delgany gardens open for two days Get set for an electric time Garden-lovers can explore the grand gardens of Delgany Estate in Portsea when they open to the public on Friday, February 25, and Saturday, February 26, with Open Gardens Victoria.

The 3.6ha heritage-listed gardens surround the castle-like limestone home, which was built at 3809 Point Nepean Rd in 1923 as a retreat for Western District grazier Harold Armytage. A long, winding driveway among mature cypress and moonah leads to century-old olives and borders of lavender, with a weeping elm framing the homestead and beautiful views of Port Phillip.

The gardens are open from 10am-4.30pm, with a coffee cart and gelati van both days.

Tickets are available via TryBooking or at the gate; adults $10, students $6, and free for children under 18. Details: www.opengardensvictoria.org.au OPEN GARDENS VICTORIA W: www.opengardensvictoria.org.au FB: opengardensvictoria INSTA: opengardensvictoria

Queenscliff's new music festival BY THE PIER is set to have live musiclovers on their feet and dancing like they haven’t danced in two years.

Created as an intimate festival experience with tickets strictly limited, there will be a single outdoor stage set up on the Queenscliff foreshore for a vibrant three days of sensational sounds complete with gourmet food trucks, bars, and a DJ tent.

Bring a tent and set up camp at locations nearby.

BY THE PIER will be held with respect on Wadawurrung Country and features an impressive line-up of Aussie artists, including Vera Blue, Client Liaison, San Cisco, Julia Stone, Briggs, Electric Fields, Jarryd James, Harvey Sutherland, Thandi Phoenix, Kim Churchill, Pierce Brothers, Didirri, Southern River Band, Telenova, Mama Kin Spender, Ryan Downey, Maple Glider, Bones & Jones, Cry Baby, Isabella Khalife, and Hassall + Weekend DJs Chook & Moluck.

Multi-award-winning duo Electric Fields are one of the drawcards with their unique sound created by merging living traditional culture with electronic

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music. The rare and beautiful voice of Zaachariaha Fielding – who often sings in his traditional languages of the Anangu people – combines with the brilliance of producer Michael Ross. Electric Fields’ music ranges from soulful pop to epic-scale electronic works through to intensely intimate story-songs. Get set to feel the power and presence of this co-writing duo who have headlined large festivals throughout Australia, Asia, New Zealand, the UK and Europe.

Electric Fields will be performing their latest release Gold Energy among other hits. Michael says: “We are living in such an extreme moment in time. With Gold Energy, instead of looking directly at the intensity of the moment we wanted to focus on what we do have some control around; the positive, uplifting things.”

BY THE PIER director Andrew Orvis says: “We’re super-excited to see the return of music festivals and to be able to present such a stellar line-up of Aussie artists for our inaugural event. We can’t wait to party in Queenscliff with you in March.”

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Red Hill Show still going strong The efforts of a handful of Red Hill residents to find a place to showcase their produce culminated in the first Red Hill Show in 1922. It has been part of the community ever since, attracting thousands of exhibitors and crowds of young and old every Labour Day Saturday – this year on March 12.

“The Peninsula continues to produce amazingly high-quality fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy,” says the show’s executive officer, Bec Davis. “We still produce exceptional apples, pears and cherries on the Peninsula. Cherry season has finished by March but apple harvest is in full swing, which is why we have an apple pie competition with a $500 prize donated by local families.”

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Show highlights are many and varied. The Mornington Peninsula Producers Paddock has become hugely popular, with tents, marquees and vans selling local cheese, produce, beer, cider, and wine while live judging of specialty items is held on stage. The woodchop has entertained the crowds for 50 years, and there is always keen interest in the judging of the fruitcake section by the CWA. The Golden Sausage Award will be judged this year with assistance from Paul Mercurio, with $500 up for grabs thanks to Melbourne master butcher Peter Boucher. Also new this year is the Horticultural Hangout, with talks about all things growing, gardening, and farming and new environmental exhibits.

Add to this livestock and horticultural exhibits, the cooking competition, art and photography, and you have a wonderful day out for the whole family.

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New Australian play gives voice to the voiceless From the mind of critically acclaimed writer Steve Rodgers comes an astonishing new Australian play boldly exploring the issue of violence against women.

Heralded as “a harrowing, thoughtful, intelligent play” at its Sydney premiere, King of Pigs takes the audience on an unflinching journey through the lives of multiple women in both familiar and terrifying situations.

“It’s a series of reality pockets – different scenarios that we get a glimpse of – which creates this panoramic view exploring how men licence themselves to abuse power in their relationships,” Steve says.

Inspired by his own exposure to family violence as a child, Steve explains: “I’m a father of two daughters and a son, and I know the opportunities and playing field for my daughters isn’t equal, and I’m gutted by daily news feeds detailing women – and children – dying at the

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hands of men.”

King of Pigs will be performed at Frankston Arts Centre as part of a nationwide tour. Directed by Blazey Best, featuring strikingly beautiful sound design by Tegan Nicholls and original composition by iOTA, King of Pigs reveals the nature of power, the way men abuse it, and the lives of the women who live through the lies.

Resonating with both men and women, King of Pigs will appeal to lovers of intense drama. Red Line Productions and Critical Stages Touring bring the play to Cube 37 at Frankston Arts Centre for one night only on Tuesday, March 1, at 7.30pm.

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

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Celebrate culture with an open heart Now in its fifth year, the Womin Djeka Balnarring Ngargee is thrilled to invite you to share, begin conversations and walk with First Peoples through an impressive day of performances, cultural workshops and market stalls. Presented by Balnarring Preschool – winner of the 2021 Narragunnawali Award – this family-friendly festival that celebrates culture with an open heart is at Robertsons Park and Camping Reserve, Balnarring Beach, on March 19 from 10am-7pm.

Talented First Nations vocalists Fred Leone, Bart Willoughby, John Wayne Parsons, Deniece Hudson and Dave Arden will share the stage with the dynamic and uplifting Murrundaya Yepengna Dance Troupe and the hip-hop dance group Indigenous Outreach Projects. Western Creation will bring an important moment for relaxation and reflection with their captivating meld of traditional chants, western music and beautiful harmonies with yidaki and interactive dance. Living Culture will conduct guided walks through the relaxed natural space, and a Wayapa session will be facilitated by Karan of Yimba Yumba.

Be involved in caring for and learning with Country, and honour and celebrate First Peoples cultures in a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. Go to www. balnarringfestival.com.au for more details.

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ENTRY BY DONATION · COMMUNITY FESTIVAL · FAMILY FRIENDLY HONOURING AND CELEBRATING INDIGENOUS CULTURES BALNARRING BEACH, ROBERTSONS PARK AND CAMPING RESERVE

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Victoria’s largest outdoor film festival, the Peninsula Film Festival, supported by Lexus of Brighton, returns next month with a stellar threeday program, beginning with an exclusive feature film at Peninsula Cinemas Rosebud on March 11.

On March 12, the Short Film Festival will take over the three screens at the Dromana Drive-In, where actors including Lachy Hulme, Michala Banas, Madeleine West and Kate Atkinson will judge the entries. The winner will receive $5000, with $2500 for the runner-up and $1250 for third. There is also the My Local Hero Award, which focuses on a Peninsula resident.

The festival ends on March 13 with the Peninsula

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Filmmaking Workshop, hosted by award-winning film directors and cinematographers Brendan Young and Frank Lotito at Peninsula Cinemas Rosebud. The workshop focuses on tips for making short films as proof of concept for larger projects or stand-alone short films.

“Last year we moved the film festival to a safe venue at the Dromana Drive-In to ensure we could host our 10th anniversary event during these uncertain times,” said festival founder and event director Steve Bastoni. “Again in 2022, it’s the best and safest option available to ensure the whole festival continues.”

To submit your film, visit www.peninsulafilmfestival. com.au and follow the link.

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Rotary takes steps to ensure COVID-safe event

Sorrento Rotary’s second Lift The Lid Walk for Mental Health is on Sunday, February 20, at Point Nepean National Park, and organisers have taken steps to ensure the event is as COVID-safe as possible.

You can start your walk at any time between 8am and 2pm, so plan your start time to maintain a COVID-safe distance. Ventura is offering a bus service between the Stables and Point Nepean if you only wish to walk one way or get tired.

The walk will raise vital money for Australian Rotary Health, which supports work on a broad range of health problems but specialises in mental health. It is one of the largest independent supporters of mental illness research in Australia, providing more than $40 million for projects such as teen Mental Health First Aid and Cool Kids.

This event is deliberately not a race but an opportunity to get together and chat while raising awareness of the serious mental health issues we face in our communities, schools, homes, and workplaces. Now more than ever we need to break down the stigma that continues to plague our society so that people are more comfortable discussing and seeking help for their mental health issues.

Many participants at last year’s walk made a day of it and brought their friends and picnic lunches. Barbecues are available free of charge, so make it a family fun day for everyone.

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Volunteers make festival so much fun Now in its sixth year, the MY Mount Eliza Run & Fun Festival is a community event run wholly by volunteers. According to festival director Geoff Nyssen, it is the 80-plus volunteers who make the festival so much fun for all who attend. “We are so lucky to have so many talented people offer their services to ensure everyone has fun in a safe and family-friendly environment,” Geoff said.

include 4km, 8km and 12km runs/walks through the parklands; a short kids’ dash with games and activities; music and entertainment; interactive exhibits with many giveaways; and much more.

On Sunday, March 20, Geoff and his committee will host the sixth festival at Mount Eliza Regional Park. It will

Sign up at www.mymounteliza.org. au to be part of the run and to start fundraising for this great cause.

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In 2014, Geoff was diagnosed with the terminal blood cancer multiple myeloma.

For 2022, Geoff and his team have the ambitious goal of raising $80,000 for Snowdome Foundation, which directs all of its funds into blood cancer research.

This is all in the pursuit of helping Geoff and others living with myeloma live to 80 – #HelpGeoffTo80

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Enjoy your first arts lecture for free Are you interested in the arts and would like to meet other Peninsula residents who share your passion? If so, you’re invited to attend your first Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Societies lecture free of charge thanks to ADFAS Mornington Peninsula.

Antiques Road Show presenter Paul Atterbury.

As a result of a strong association with London-based The Arts Society, ADFAS can offer a diverse suite of lectures presented by specialists in their field from both the UK and elsewhere. Topics for 2022 range from the history of the luxury department store Liberty of London through stage design and music appreciation to the rarely told story of the role Australian female artists played in World War II. Previous highlights have included a visit by Antiques Road Show presenter Paul Atterbury, who spoke on migration to Australia during the reign of Queen Victoria, and the golden age of travel in the early 21st century.

Recently, former Geelong Art Gallery director Geoffrey Edwards enlightened members on the development of public and private sculpture parks across the world, including at Pt Leo Estate.

Lectures are held monthly on a Friday from 5.30-7pm in Mornington and COVID-safe guidelines are strictly observed. You are warmly invited to come to your first lecture free of charge to see what ADFAS has to offer.

Afterwards, members mingle over sandwiches and a glass of wine.

Annual membership is $155 for a single or $290 for a couple and there is no joining fee. Guests are very welcome. Bookings are essential on 9787 2092.

ADFAS MORNINGTON PENINSULA T: 9787 2092 W: www.adfas.org.au FB: adfasau INSTA: adfasnational Left: Sculpture at Pt Leo Estate.

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Friday 25 February Dr Richard Vaudrey: Music and Stories

Friday 25 March Mr Kenneth Park: Liberty of London

Friday 27 May Mr Gavin Fry: Nora, Stella & Sybil

Friday 10 June Mr Garry Martin: Exploring the Sacred

ADFAS Mornington Peninsula Arts and Culture Lecture Program 2022

Held at 5.30pm at Peninsula Community Theatre, Wilsons Road, Mornington

NEW MEMBERS AND VISITORS WELCOME BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL For further information visit www.adfas.org.au/societies/mornington-peninsula or call 0407 810 877

Friday 11 November Dr Kathleen Olive: Magnificence in Sicily

Friday 30 September Friday 2 September Prof Michael Scott-Mitchell: Mr John Broadley: Design for Performance Madam la Veuve Clicquot

Friday 8 July Dr Grace Cochrane AM: Australian Glass

Friday 5 August Mr Jolyon Warwick James: Silver in Art

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Time for paintings and sculptures Living in a light and sunny house during the summer months allows you time to contemplate art options for your home. If you are currently surrounded by too many plain white, dull and empty walls, not only is it uninspiring for you, but also for all your family and friends when they visit.

ADULTS $15 CHILDREN (UNDER 18) FREE CONCESSIONS

Recently you may have been wanting to introduce some contemporary paintings and sculpture to your city home, home office or holiday house. You may ask: “How and where do I start such a process?”

Your solution starts with a visit to one of the four Manyung Gallery sites on the Mornington Peninsula: Sorrento, Flinders, Mount Eliza or Mornington – and there are Manyung Galleries in Malvern and Strathmore too. Manyung is a family-run art gallery business that has been helping families with their art choices for more than 50 years and can present and discuss with you more than 150 artists and around 2000 original Australian paintings and sculptures.

The owners of the Manyung Gallery Group, David and Sharyn Wemyss-Smith, have a philosophy that is simple. “We don’t actually sell artworks to clients,” David said. “Our approach is to assist them with choices and options so they are comfortable in making a decision themselves.

GATES OPEN 10AM

RELAX AT THE PICNICS AT BALNARRING SUNDAY 13 MARCH 2022

“Manyung is not a retail-driven business, but more a friendly art consultancy, always focused on our clients’ needs and providing unparalleled service levels.”

FASHIONS OF THE FIELDS AT THE PICNICS AT BALNARRING SATURDAY 16 APRIL 2022

Recent client feedback includes: BEFORE SUPERIMPOSED

“I never thought my family room could transform into such a welcoming space. Great art made that difference.”

“I enjoy going into my home office now that my new painting is installed.”

“We wish we had visited Manyung years ago. Their team is phenomenal, and they have made such a difference to our home.”

While you are visiting the Mornington Peninsula, plan to call into a Manyung Gallery. Opening times are on their website www.manyunggallery.com.au, or call all galleries on 9787 2953.

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MANYUNG GALLERY GROUP A: 113 Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento A: 37 Cook St, Flinders A: 54 Mount Eliza Way, Mount Eliza A: U6, 35 Progress St, Mornington A: 6-10 Claremont Ave, Malvern A: 335 Napier St, Strathmore T: 9787 2953 all sites W: www.manyunggallery.com.au

*Pending Government advice on crowd size and COVID-19 protocols.

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Curate Art & Design is a must-visit gallery Opening last November, Curate Art & Design is a beautifully welcoming gallery space in Sorrento. After a COVID-19 pivot, owners Mitch and Deborah rebranded and relocated their Hobart gallery of 10 years – along with curator Glenda – to its gorgeous new home.

along with wonderful sculptures

by Luke Connelly and Gillie and Marc. Chloe McColl’s stunning sapphire bespoke jewels can also be discovered at Curate.

Curate’s exhibition of works by their family of accomplished artists is a visual treat. Hanging are paintings

by Stuart Clues, Gillie and Marc, Liz McKay, Mitch Miller, John Scott, Esther Shohet, Beverley Skurulis, Jim Stagg, and Vicki Sullivan, and photomontages by internationally renowned artist Maggie Taylor.

Along with offering informed and engaging hospitality, Curate provides free in-home trials and delivery within the Greater Melbourne area.

Exquisitely displayed glassworks are

by Roberta Easton, Glass Manifesto, Noel Hart, Sean O’Donoghue, James McMurtrie, and Robert Wynne,

The back studio is where creator in residence Mitch paints his captivating works of abstraction.

You can find him here most days, so make sure you pop in for a chat.

A must-visit indeed!

CURATE ART & DESIGN A: Shop 2, 119-125 Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento T: 0481 882 654 W: www.curateartdesign.com.au FB: CurateARTandDESIGN INSTA: curateartanddesign

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While the Summer Collector's Show featuring large-scale and colourful acrylics continues at Everywhen Artspace through February, a pop-up exhibition of paintings in natural ochres from the Kimberley will feature for a week.

Works include those by some of the most famous Kimberley artists, such as Mabel Juli, Shirley Purdie, Queenie McKenzie and Gordon Barney, as well as a range of mid-career and risingstar younger generation painters.

"The textures and colours of natural ochres from the Kimberley really set these works apart,” says Everywhen's co-director Susan McCulloch.

As well as works of Country and its creation stories by the most well-known artists, the show also includes works on paper depicting the wildlife of the coastal community of Kalumburu; representations of the distinctive Wandjina figures; and paintings by rising-star artists such as Tatum Rivers-Purdie, the 28-yearold granddaughter of leading Warmun artist

Frankston City’s much-loved Latin arts festival – the Ventana Fiesta – is back in 2022 with something for everyone. The vibrant festival offers a diverse range of intimate and authentic experiences through dance, music, food, art, crafts, film, and educational workshops.

Ventana is a celebration of Latin cultures, with events in Frankston throughout February and March, and is Frankston’s most popular cross-cultural event. While Frankston Arts Centre and Cube 37 host the majority of the events, activities will be held at the libraries, schools and community centres throughout Frankston City.

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Shirley Purdie, who paints a 'bird’s-eye' view of her grandfather's station Violet Valley. Rivers is just one of the new generation of artists of the famous school of Kimberley ochre painters whose works are creating an exciting new dynamic for this ever-evolving art movement.

Kimberley Ochres Pop-Up runs from February 11-18 and the Summer Collector’s Show 2022 runs until February 28.

EVERYWHEN ARTSPACE A: 39 Cook St, Flinders T: 5989 0496 E: info@everywhenart.com.au W: everywhenart.com.au Open: Friday-Monday 11am-4pm.

Everywhen Artspace is a COVID-safe business and encourages viewings by appointment.

Book online at visiteverywhen.as.me or call/ email as above.

Pictured: Tatum Rivers-Purdie’s Violet Valley – Bird’s-Eye View; ochres on canvas, 60 x 60cm

on various dates; and much more.

The Waterfront Festival will also share the Ventana Fiesta excitement, bringing the colourful Latin America, Iberian, Italian and Caribbean cultures and communities to Frankston Foreshore over February 19-20. With a new precinct full of intercultural activities for the entire family to enjoy, it will be a weekend not to be missed. The fun includes the popular Mexican wrestling ring, with all of the colour, movement and excitement of what is quite a unique experience. Spoil your tastebuds with some authentic Mexican foods, including tacos, nachos, and even Mexican gelato. There’s also the Book Festival, Columbian Village, Mediterranean Village and the South Village (Argentina and Chile).

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FROM NOW UNTIL SATURDAY FEBRUARY 26

Rise & Shine Yoga Do It Outdoors Summer Series; get active this summer and join FREE yoga!

Head to one of the five locations each Saturday morning 9-10am to stretch and energise! www.discoverfrankston.com/do-it-outdoors-chill

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 11 Soul Night Market 555 Old Moorooduc Rd, Tuerong; 60 boutique street food & drink trucks, handmade makers and live soul music; 5-9pm; SHOP.EAT.DRINK.SOCIALISE www.unrivalledevents.com.au/soul-night-market

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Morning Zumba Do It Outdoors Summer Series; get active this summer and join FREE Zumba! Head to one of our five locations every third Saturday of the month; 10.15-11.15am www.discoverfrankston.com/do-it-outdoors-chill

Twilight Yoga Do It Outdoors Summer Series; get active this summer and join FREE yoga! Head to one of our five locations every Thursday; 6-7pm to stretch and energise! www.discoverfrankston.com/do-it-outdoors-chill

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 11 – FRIDAY FEBRUARY 18

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 19

Kimberly Ochres Pop-up Everywhen Artspace, 39 Cook St, Flinders; leading artists and rising stars from Warum and other Kimberly regions; online and in the gallery; www.everywhenart.com.au

Food Yard Mornington 1000A Nepean Hwy, Mornington. Disused end of old Mornington railway line has been transformed into a vibrant and edgy pop-up street food, live entertainment & market shopping destination; first & third Saturday of the month 5-9pm. www.foodyard.com.au

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SUNDAY MARCH 6

SATURDAY MARCH 12

5ifth Market Chelsea Bicentennial Park, Scotch Pde, Chelsea, 10am2pm; 120+ makers and food stalls set around a beautiful walking track

Moorooduc Station Market 460 Moorooduc Highway, Moorooduc; 60-stall boutique handmade maker and street food market at historic Moorooduc station; great family day; www.unrivalledevents.com.au/ moorooduc-station-market

Peninsula 2022 Film Festival Short Film Festival, Dromana Drive-In; gates open 5.30pm; online tickets $40 per car; www.peninsulafilmfestival.com.au

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www.mpmag.com.au tuesday FEBRUARY 1 – THURSDAY MARCH 31

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Food Yard Mornington 1000A Nepean Hwy, Mornington. Disused end of old Mornington railway line has been transformed into a vibrant and edgy pop-up street food, live entertainment & market shopping destination; first & third Saturday of the month 5-9pm. www.foodyard.com.au

Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Business Summit Hosted by Style Finance Group CEO Bernadine Geary; Sk8house, 3/2 Amayla Cres, Carrum Downs, noon-2pm; $15, includes lunch and networking, book online www.trybooking.com/BTINH

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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 25

Lift The Lid Walk for mental health 2022 Beach end of the polo fields, Point Nepean National Park; 2.8km, 5.2km and 9.5km walks available; 8am-3pm; tickets $30, book via www.liftthelidwalk.com.au/sorrento-vic

Dr Richard Vaudrey, Music and Stories Australian Decorative Fine Arts Society 2022 program, Peninsula Community Theatre, Wilsons Rd, Mornington; 5.30pm; new members and visitors welcome; bookings essential; www.adfas.org.au/societies/mornington-peninsula; 0407 810 877

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The 94th Red Hill Show Red Hill Recreation Reserve, Red Hill; all rides free with entry; tickets on sale via welcome www.redhillshow.com.au

Piers and Pinots Flinders Foreshore; showcasing maritime cool-climate pinot noirs and pinot gris; more than 60 wines to taste with a selection of food; live music; noon-3pm; $50pp and includes a complimentary Riedel tasting glass; www.morningtonpeninsulawine.com.au

Ventana Fiesta: A celebration of over 25 countries; many activities throughout February and March; various locations in Frankston City; www.facebook.com/VentanaFestivalFrankston

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Delgany Open Garden 3809 Point Nepean Rd, Portsea, 10am-4.30pm; $10 adults, $6 students, under-18s free; book online www.opengardensvictoria.org.au

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Grants to encourage energy efficiency Small and medium-size food and beverage-makers across the Mornington Peninsula have been invited to apply for grants of up to $25,000 to become more energy-efficient.

The grants, part of the Federal Government’s Energy Efficient Communities program, can be used to replace existing equipment with more energy-efficient models, carry out energy audits, or improve energy monitoring and management to save money on energy bills.

Applications are open until February 18 or until the money has been exhausted. Businesses will find guidelines, application forms and more information at www.business.gov.au/EECFB or they can phone 13 28 46.

Flinders federal Liberal MP Greg Hunt MP said the Peninsula was “graced with some of the best food and drink-makers Australia has to offer”. “These grants will help our food and beverage manufacturers take the stress out of their energy bills and reduce their carbon footprint as part of securing Australia’s carbon-neutral future. I look forward to seeing local businesses across the Peninsula benefiting from the Government’s commitment to back business as part of our journey to becoming carbon-neutral.”

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Is your business feeling a little lost at sea post-covid?

If you’re struggling to navigate the waves from the past couple of years, you’re not alone. Many businesses have felt the hit and without a safe route planned out, you could sink rather than swim.

Oraco bridges the gap between creativity and strategy to help build and nurture brands. We offer support across branding, strategy, digital communications, websites, social media and design.

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Top tips for money matters in 2022 With 2022 well under way, it’s time to put those financial resolutions into action – and Liberty Adviser Sarah Hudson is here to help.

As a local lending specialist, Sarah has helped countless community members improve their financial circumstances. She says that the first step is to set clear, actionable goals.

“Whether you’re saving for a home deposit, planning to renovate, need a new car or looking to finance a major life event, it’s important to get crystal clear on your goals and create a plan as to how you will achieve them.”

Next up, Sarah recommends spending some time sorting

through your finances and working out whether there are any expenses you can trim from your budget.

“We all enjoy life’s little luxuries, but these small costs can add up quickly – seeing monthly and annual totals can be eye-opening.”

If you have any existing debt, Sarah says that it can also be worth considering a debt consolidation loan – especially if you are on a higher interest rate.

For lending support tailored to your circumstances, contact Sarah today for an obligation-free consultation.

SARAH HUDSON LIBERTY ADVISER M: 0412 584 557 W: www.liberty.com.au/sarah-hudson FB: sarahhudsonliberty

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Sarah Hudson 0412 584 557 shudson@libertynetwork.com.au liberty.com.au/sarah-hudson Sarah can compare home loans from a panel of lenders:

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Approved applicants only. Lending criteria apply. Sarah Hudson has access to a panel of lenders through Liberty Network Services Pty Ltd (ABN 65 151 158 628 | Australian Credit Licence 408042) (LNS). LNS may offer products funded by related companies under the Liberty Financial and MoneyPlace brands.

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Childcare including Bush Kindergarten Enrolling Now

Committed to continuous quality care and improvement to ensure a full balanced development for each child in our expansive, natural learning environment.

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Padua College is delighted to announce plans for a brand new Year 7-8 centre at its Mornington campus with construction due to start early this year and completion forecast for mid-2023.

After extensive consultation with education professionals, staff, and parent and student communities, the College Leadership Team prioritised the planning and construction of the purpose-built Year 7-8 centre.

Designed by Baldasso Cortese Architects, the 3600 square metre facility will provide the perfect environment for 550 junior students to begin their secondary school education. Environmental design considerations ensure the inclusion of ample green spaces within the junior precinct and the incorporation of a loggia to offer spacious sheltered areas for play.

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allow for flexible learning spaces.

“When combined with a reduction in maximum class sizes to 25, this facility allows our talented staff to teach in an environment that facilitates the delivery of optimal educational outcomes,” said business director David Lawn.

Padua principal Anthony Banks said: “This centre will be a wonderful way to mark Padua College’s significant 125th anniversary in providing a comprehensive and inclusive curriculum, characterised by excellent teaching, where every student is encouraged to utilise their God-given talents to make a positive impact on the world and to be the best they can be.”

Padua is hosting a series of Discovery tours in 2022 and you’re invited to come and learn more about what the college can offer your child. Visit www. padua.vic.edu.au to book a tour.

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education and parenting A new Year 7-8 learning centre at Padua Mornington

‘Lessons come from the journey... not the destination’ Lessons

come from the journey . . .

Dromana College Open Night Wednesday May 4 2022 at 6:00pm As the highest performing secondary school on the Mornington Peninsula, Dromana College will continue to work tirelessly to develop and consolidate the many exemplary educational programs on offer. With outstanding facilities, a committed professional staff and a caring school community, students are challenged to explore their interests and talents to achieve their personal best.

Tours available Tuesday mornings at 9:30am.

Bookings online at www.dsc.vic.edu.au Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Personal Best 110 Harrisons Road Dromana (entry via Old White Hill Road) T. 5987 2805 www.dsc.vic.edu.au • dromana.sc@education.vic.gov.au

Dromana College students record outstanding VCE results At Dromana College we are very proud of the achievements of our 2021graduating class, who have achieved outstanding results. The class of 2021 have been a diligent and dedicated group truly deserving of their outstanding accomplishments.

The past few years have been the toughest educational conditions endured by senior students in modern times, which makes their feat even more admirable. A third of our students achieved an ATAR of 80+, fifteen students received an ATAR of 90+ and four students (as pictured) achieved an ATAR above 95. This represents yet another benchmark for the college. Congratulations to Joel Fraser who is the college DUX for 2021.

These results clearly position Dromana as the College of academic excellence within the community, bearing testament to the engaging, comprehensive and sequential learning program delivered throughout Years 7 to 12.

While we have great pride in our exceptional results, our community can rest assured that we will continue to strive for continuous improvement in our engaging and rigorous teaching and learning program.

excel. Students thrive in our supportive culture of high expectation, where our excellent teachers are seen as the most important resource towards student success.

We encourage and promote an extensive extra cocurricular program to ensure that students have the right balance alongside their academic endeavours. This is further complemented by our outstanding College facilities, providing an environment which is conducive to learning.

Each graduating student can look forward with great confidence to a successful future as a well-rounded and high-achieving young adult, ready and equipped to begin their post-school journey. For the overwhelming majority of our graduates, this includes admission into the university course of their first choice. At Dromana College we provide a steadfast guarantee to our community that we will continue to work tirelessly to continue our impressive trend of outstanding results for all students.

Congratulations and best wishes to our Class of 2021 who have further consolidated our position as the school of academic choice on the Mornington Peninsula.

At Dromana College our first priority is always to Literacy and Numeracy as the core and essential building blocks which underpin all learning and which enable students to

‘Lessons come from the journey... not the destination’

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health, beauty, fashion Don’t let working from home become a pain More and more professionals are continuing to work from home, or working between home and the office. This means you’re spending extra time at a desk in virtual meetings and carrying out your daily tasks. Sitting down for this length of time doesn’t have to be damaging to your health if you have the correct workstation set-up.

The Sports Injury Clinic says straight posture is essential for a comfortable workstation and is the best way to combat computer-related injuries, such as spinal, shoulder, neck, or forearm pain. Leading an active lifestyle also means you’re less likely to feel daily aches and pains because strong, flexible muscles won’t tighten up with sustained postures.

Here are TSIC’s top tips for an ergonomic workstation: •C hange positions from sitting every 30 minutes to reduce load on the spine and hips. Standing desks are a great option for this.

• Keep frequently used items in close reach – water bottle, pen, notebook and phone (a headset or earphones are preferable).

•D on’t turn or rotate your head to see your screen.

Imagine a string pulling your head towards the roof while your neck muscles and upper shoulders remain relaxed.

• E yes should naturally be positioned at the centre of the screen.

•O ffice chairs with lumbar support are best to encourage you to sit straight and back in the chair.

To see more insightful resources from TSIC, visit their new website. If you need to see a professional for an injury or exercise routine, contact TSIC to book an appointment.

THE SPORTS INJURY CLINIC A: 365-367 Nepean Highway, Frankston T: 9783 9990 W: www.tsic.com.au FB: TSICPeninsula INSTA: tsic.com.au

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Take time out to pamper yourself at Regenerate Skin & Body. Chris is excited to be starting the new year with her expanding team.

“So blessed to have an amazing, passionate team combined with many years of experience.”

Susie, previous co-owner of Mt Eliza Beauty Therapy, joins Regenerate with 30 years’ experience in the industry.

Hayley has over 15 years of experience and shares her knowledge as a beauty therapy educator. Liz is an expert in dermal therapies and is passionate about skin results. Caroline has been with Regenerate from the beginning and together with Chris has been instrumental in the growth of the business.

“We pride ourselves in providing high-

quality treatments delivered by any of our dedicated team. We want you to relax and unwind when you step into Regenerate, feeling comfortable and safe, which will leave you looking forward to your next appointment.

“Regenerate knows that healthy, glowing skin promotes confidence and self-esteem. We will work with you to achieve your goals.”

All your beauty needs are covered in this friendly and welcoming salon.

You will leave feeling pampered and Regenerated!

REGENERATE SKIN & BODY A: 1/27 Dava Drive, Mornington T: 5975 7007 W: www.regenerateskinandbody. com FB: Regenerateskinandbody INSTA: regenerateskinandbody

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Get your life back on track The past two years have been extremely challenging for many of us, with anxiety and depression leading to weight gain and increased alcohol consumption. Hypnotherapy could be just what you need to get your life back on track.

Eileen has 14 years’ experience in the field of hypnosis, which is a great tool to help create a change in mindset. A session with Eileen will provide you with comfort and relaxation while helping you quit snacking, stop smoking, cut down on drinking and regain control of your health.

And if it’s a change of career you have in mind, Eileen is a fully qualified hypnotherapy trainer and can get you started in this exciting profession. Call her today to find out how.

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Safety Beach Medical and Wellness Practice is growing to meet the needs of our community.

Friendly, empathetic and highly qualified Doctors and Practitioners.

We are pleased to welcome 2 new GPs Dr Alex Terris and Dr Victoria Little alongside some incredible new allied health specialists

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The art of tai chi There is much more to tai chi than just learning or copying specific movements. The practice of tai chi incorporates a wide range of activities known as the arts, which includes creative expression, storytelling, and cultural experiences.

When producing art, and when practising tai chi, we are focused on the activity. Our mind is solely absorbed in the movement and the flow. External worries and stress can be forgotten for just a while as we are immersed into a deeper consciousness, emerging feeling mentally stronger and emotionally able to deal with the pressures of the world.

Of course, learning a new skill takes time and patience, and tai chi is no exception. The beautifully executed movements are surprisingly difficult to master, but the learning process is a gentle and rewarding one.

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February STARS

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Aries: The time has come to develop your networks.

Why? Networking this month helps you develop and improve your skill set and stay on top of the latest trends in your industry and job market. Networking also helps you to advance your career and gives you access to more job opportunities.

Taurus: February sees you set goals and develop a timetable that reflects your goals. You now establish a routine that stands you in good stead for the year. You are able to see the big picture, which then leads to you setting a schedule that wisely accommodates both your professional and personal objectives.

Gemini: The month starts slowly as your ruling planet is Retrograde, giving you the chance to rest rather than act.

This is your chance to turn down the volume of the outside world and tune into your own mind. This is the ideal time to create your own vision for 2022.

Cancer: A recent event has triggered a need to understand the cycles of life. This could be something as mundane as the weather or monetary cycles, or more profound such as the cycle of life and the afterlife. Whatever your personal scenario, you are now questioning your role in this cycle.

Leo: Pop psychologist Dr Phil says, “Do you want to be right, or do you want to be happy?” in your key relationships. This could be your motto. It’s a month of deep and meaningful connections with your closest loved one, or it could be a tricky one during which conflict arises.

Virgo: February is your month to use your superpower: the ability to attend to the daily details in life. Your housework may be up to date, your shelves dusted and neatly stacked, and your computer folders all aptly named and filed. Nevertheless, there must be something that needs organising.

Libra: Do you have a creative project set up somewhere in your home? A craft room? A cosy corner with your latest artistic project? A sewing machine and beautiful fabric ready to go? February is your month to get creative. You may birth something completely new, or finish an old project.

Scorpio: It’s time to catch up on your correspondence.

This means tackling your unanswered emails, paying any unsorted bills, and completing those short courses that you signed up for when you thought that you had more time.

Your key theme for February is communication. List your priorities and concentrate on what matters.

Sagittarius: You are a positive and thoughtful person, with a tendency towards people-pleasing. This month is all about ‘setting personal boundaries’. This means setting limits that support your own emotional and physical good health. It’s time to recognise areas of your life where you, or someone close, has overstepped your limits.

Capricorn: Capricorns are known for mathematical prowess, attention to detail and working with monetary matters. You are quite the money magnet, more so in later life. This month the planets align in your personal money sector, calling on you to balance the books. It’s time to review your income and budget.

Aquarius: This is your month to stand out from the crowd. You have always wondered why people work so hard to fit in. As a true Aquarius you know that people were meant to be authentic, and this sometimes mean standing out. February sees you living these beliefs by example.

Pisces: You are on the good ship SS Pisces and you are steering a course through the seas of self-nurturing and service to others. February sees you take some time to ensure that the waters remain calm rather than rocky. Are you steering the correct course? You can also enjoy a little solitude.

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Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a beautiful piece of jewellery, and Anny’s Manufacturing Jewellers in Frankston are ready to help you find just the right one this Valentine’s Day. Anny’s Manufacturing Jewellers is an awardwinning family-owned and run boutique jewellery store that provides the complete jewellery experience and has specialised in designing quality custom-made jewellery for more than 30 years in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula.

Anny’s has many accolades, and last year won the Jewellers Association of Australia’s People’s Choice Award.

Anny’s invites you to come into the store to create the dream engagement ring or a bespoke Valentine’s Day gift. “Jewellery is our profession and passion; it’s not just a job for us,” says Harry. “I have been making jewellery for a very long time.

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There is also a bountiful selection of wonderfully unique pieces that are ready-made at Anny’s that will make the ultimate gift for your loved one. In the spirit of love, the team at Anny’s have launched their Valentine’s Day sale, which includes 15 per cent off a large selection of pearls, as well as 40 to 50 per cent off a large range of selected items in store, including gold and silver pieces. They also have great gift ideas under $200, $100 and $50 for a Valentine’s Day gift. With so many options to fall in love with, there’s something for everyone.

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MARKETS PENINSULA & FRANKSTON

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY Main St, Mornington: 9am-3pm between Cromwell and Albert streets EVERY THURSDAY High St, Hastings: 9am-1pm, 40+ stalls, everything homemade, home-grown & crafted Plaza Palooza: 9am-4pm, Langwarrin Plaza, Langwarrin EVERY SUNDAY Bittern: 8am-1pm, 70+ stalls, Frankston-Flinders Rd, Bittern station Frankston: 8am-1pm, Sherlock & Hay carpark, Young St, Frankston FRIDAY FEBRUARY 4 Soul Night Market: 555 Old Moorooduc Rd, Tuerong; 60 boutique street food & drink trucks, handmade makers and live soul music; 5-9pm; SHOP.EAT.DRINK.SOCIALISE www. unrivalledevents.com.au/soul-night-market SATURDAY FEBRUARY 5 Food Yard Mornington: 1000A Nepean Hwy, Mornington; disused end of old Mornington railway line has been transformed into a vibrant and edgy pop-up street food, live entertainment & market shopping destination; first & third Saturday of the month 5-9pm. www.foodyard.com.au Red Hill Community Market: first Sunday of month, 8am1pm, Red Hill Recreation Reserve SUNDAY FEBRUARY 6 Moorooduc Station Market: 460 Moorooduc Highway, Moorooduc; 60 stall boutique handmade maker and street food market at historic Moorooduc station; great family day; www.unrivalledevents.com.au/ moorooduc-station-market FRIDAY FEBRUARY 11 Soul Night Market: 555 Old Moorooduc Rd, Tuerong; 60 boutique street food & drink trucks, handmade makers and live soul music; 5-9pm; SHOP.EAT.DRINK.SOCIALISE SATURDAY FEBRUARY 12 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

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Rosebud Foreshore (opposite 7-Eleven), 120+ stalls, handmade and new items, produce and plants SUNDAY FEBRUARY 13 Mornington Racecourse Craft Market: Racecourse Rd,9am2pm; 300+ stalls with animal farm and face-painting for the kids SATURDAY FEBRUARY 19 Boneo Community Market: third Saturday of the month, 8am-noon; cnr Boneo and Limestone roads Emu Plains Market: Emu Plains Reserve, Balnarring Racecourse, Balnarring, 9am-2pm www.emuplainsmarket. com.au Food Yard Mornington: 1000A Nepean Hwy, Mornington; disused end of old Mornington railway line has been transformed into a vibrant and edgy pop-up street food, live entertainment & market shopping destination; first & third Saturday of the month 5-9pm.

Pearcedale Market: third Saturday of month, 8am-noon, 710 Baxter-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale SATURDAY FEBRUARY 26 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 5ifth Market: Chelsea Bicentennial Park, Scotch Pde, Chelsea, 10am-2pm; 120+ makers and food stalls set around a beautiful walking track www.unrivalledevents. com.au/the-5ifth-market Little Beauty Market: Beauty Park, High St, Frankston, 9am2pm www.littlebeautymarket.com.au 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 FEBRUARY 27 Mount Martha Briars Market: 450 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha, 9am-2pm SUNDAY MARCH 6 Moorooduc Station Market: 460 Moorooduc Highway, Moorooduc; 60 stall boutique handmade maker and street food market at historic Moorooduc station; great family day; www.unrivalledevents.com.au/ moorooduc-station-mark

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Whether you’re doing the weekly grocery shop or stocking up for a delicious weekend escape, food shopping is a joy at Hawkes Farm. From the picturesque setting to the freshness of produce that’s harvested daily to the friendly staff and delicious treats available, you’ll be happy you made the trip.

Hawkes Farm is family-owned and operated – the first crop of carrots was planted back in the 1970s – but it was experimenting with growing different kinds of potatoes that put Hawkes on the map as the place to buy the best spuds around.

These days you can pop by the farmgate store to get farm-fresh vegies, including baby carrots, potatoes, silverbeet, apples, spring onions, kale, onions, beetroot, parsley and more, seven days a week. In addition to Hawkes’ produce, you’ll find a wide range of quality produce and gourmet products from other Peninsula growers and producers to tempt you.

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Barista-made coffee using ethically sourced beans from local roasters is available every day alongside locally made cakes, slices, and sausage rolls. On weekends you’ll smell the thrice-cooked hot chips made with Hawkes potatoes cooking in the food truck. They’re gluten-free and irresistible.

Smoothies and Vulcano ice-cream are more delicious reasons to get your shopping done and linger on the picnic patch. Kids will love the 1970s tractor to climb on and have their photo taken.

Hawkes Farm is open every day from 8am to 5pm. If you prefer to click and collect, online shopping is available. Go to www.hawkesfarm. com.au/online-store HAWKES FARM A: 661 Boneo Rd, Boneo T: 5988 6785 W: www.hawkesfarm.com.au FB: HawkesVegetables INSTA: hawkes_farm

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Taste the delights of Greater Dandenong

Discover the vibrancy and diversity of Greater Dandenong and enjoy the region’s rich array of culinary delights on one of the city’s acclaimed food tours.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Pinot by the pier – always perfect!

Early autumn is our favourite time of year, with the allure of a Sunday spent sipping beautiful Mornington Peninsula pinot by the bay at Flinders Pier.

Brought to us by Mornington Peninsula Wine, Peninsula Piers & Pinots has been held on the Sunday of the Labour Day long weekend since 2002 and has established itself as a highlight on the calendar. This year, the Peninsula’s pinot winemakers return to the Flinders foreshore on March 13 between noon Issue 123, FEBRUARY 2022

and 3pm with a wonderful selection of wines to taste and buy. Food will also be available for purchase.

A limited number of tickets will be available on the day, but to make sure you don’t miss out on this elegant event, book your tickets online now at www.morningtonpeninsulawine.com. au – where you’ll also find a full list of participating wineries – or search for Mornington Peninsula Piers & Pinots at Eventbrite. Tickets cost $50 a person, and each includes a complimentary Riedel tasting glass, tasting notes and all wine tastings. The sea breezes, sunshine and good times are free. What more could you want?

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FOOD WINE PRODUCE For 20 years, the Flying Calamari Brothers have been roaming the Peninsula and further afield, serving up their pale golden super-tender calamari rings to diners at fairs, festivals, shows, and seaside resorts. Now, after two decades on the road, The Flying Calamari Brothers – aka Richard Burston and Ben Peterson – have landed at Ashcombe Maze in Shoreham, offering a broader range of seafood-inspired meals and snacks and a compact range of wines and beer.

The two lanky locals met 20 years ago when they worked in hospitality. “I was doing front of house at Red Hill Estate,” says Richard. “And I was chef at the Flinders Hotel,” adds Ben. They would swap notes over a few beers at the Flinders Hotel, pondering over doing 60-70 hours a week, and began working on plans to start their own business. “But a simple business,” says Richard.

“Offering one dish, fixed costs, and premium quality.” Ben adds that 20 years ago no one was “doing seafood properly on the Peninsula – it was food trucks packed with Dagwood dogs and souvlaki”.

So the Flying Calamari Brothers

were born. Since 2002 the pair have travelled hundreds of thousands of kilometres following the festival circuit and setting up down the west coast each summer. Then, in late spring, the dramatic glass and wood dining room and kitchen at Ashcombe Maze became available. Richard grew up on a farm next door to the maze and knew the place like the back of his hand. “This is such a beautiful place,” he says. “I had watched the garden here grow since it was first planted when I was a kid.” It is interesting to note that the oldest trees at the maze were planted by Richard’s forebears more than 100 years ago when this was part of the Burston family’s grazing property.

Richard and Ben are now serving an extended menu that starts with handsliced, hand-battered tender centred but crunchy calamari. These have been joined by chili and garlic fried calamari and beautifully bronzed grilled calamari marinated in garlic and white wine.

There’s local battered flake and chips and grilled rock ling with slaw and chips. The pair learnt to make Balinese-style satay

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sauce from an Indonesian mate and serve this with their grilled satay skewers, with salad sides, different style chips and wines made by mates, who used to work at T’Gallant, under their San Pietro label.

It is a casual lunchtime offer and opens for early dinner on Friday and Saturday, where calamari and bocce combine for a fun summertime dinner. The outlook is beautiful, the staff laid-back, and the service fast. The Flying Calamari Brothers at Ashcombe Maze are making the most of their truly unique and bucolic new home.

FLYING CALAMARI BROTHERS A: Ashcombe Maze, 15 Shoreham Rd, Shoreham T: 5989 8387 W: www.flyingcalamaribrothers.com.au Hours: open for lunch daily; until 7.30pm Friday-Saturday RICHARD CORNISH Richard Cornish is a freelance food writer filing regular food news stories for newspapers and magazines across Australia and now each month in Mornington Peninsula Magazine. www.richardcornish.com.au mornington PENINSULA

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Growing herbs is generally the way most people are introduced to the world of edible gardening.

Their regular usefulness and range of aromas and colours helps to keep them front and centre in our minds when we think of caring for our garden. And although most herbs are relatively easy to keep alive, getting the most out of your herb garden takes some planning and regular attention.

It may be a little simplistic, but most of our common culinary herbs can be divided into two categories: soft and hardy. Soft herbs include parsley, coriander, basil, and chervil – those herbs that are soft to the touch and tend to wilt in the hot sun. Hardy herbs are those more resilient species such as rosemary, thyme, sage, and oregano and will often have a thicker, tougher leaf. Fortunately, these herbs don’t require as much attention as their

softer relatives and thus are the species most hobby gardeners manage not to kill.

The softer herbs, on the other hand, can be a bit trickier, especially as the weather warms.

There’s a misconception that for our edible gardens to thrive we need full sun all day. Perhaps in the depths of winter a good whack of sun is going to help, but for the rest of the year a whole day in the sun is not required. Particularly during summer, four to six hours of sun is plenty for healthy plants. The amount of sun your herbs will tolerate can generally be determined by which of the above two categories they fall into. Soft-leaf herbs prefer morning sun and the milder part of the day, and a less exposed site protected from strong, drying wind. Hardy herbs can be planted anywhere really because their robustness – and their stronger aroma – is derived from the oils they store in their leaves as a form of sun protection.

The same general rule can also be applied to other plants in your garden, edible and

ornamental. The softer and broader the leaf, the less sun they require, especially hot afternoon sun. The tougher and smaller the leaf, the more sun they can tolerate. Through their appearance we can tell roughly what conditions most plants would prefer. Very broad leaves like the shade and use the size of their leaves to capture as much light as possible, whereas needle-like leafed plants have evolved to reduce the amount of moisture they transpire and the amount of light they absorb.

The colour of leaves can also be an indication of where a plant would be most happy in your garden. You find that shade plants can often be a deeper Brendon’s Cakes

green, while full-sun plants appear paler.

In particular, most grey foliage plants that thrive in full sun can get a bit ‘leggy’ and struggle in the shade. The pale colour of their leaves helps to reflect excess light, allowing them to inhabit harsher sites than some of their greener close relatives.

So when you’re planning your next plantings, keep in mind the aspect of the site the plants are going into, project how the area may look in all seasons, and situate your new plants accordingly.

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Mornington Carvery is the place to be.

One of the newest additions to the Mornington dining scene, open for lunch & dinner.

We like to keep it simple, we sell legendary roast dinners, every day of the week.

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Be quick – places are limited for Master’s omakase Getting a seat at Master chef Orita’s table has always been special. Now, thanks to COVID restrictions, securing a place means you must be quick to book because there are only 14 seats available each evening.

Master chef Orita is unique in his philosophy and approach to food. He defines himself as “a spiritual chef”, choosing to work solo in the kitchen so each meal he prepares has his full attention. He even talks to the fresh produce before cooking.

Master hand-selects produce daily from his garden or local growers to create his pre-order omakase menu.

Some of his garden specialties include yuzu, ume, sakura flower, persimmon, cumquat, and fresh sansho herb. The food transformation then takes place on the plate.

Orita’s 2 surpasses typical traditional experiences of Japanese food because Master is like a food magician.

He has more than 50 years’ experience in Japanese cuisine and was trained by the founder of teppanyaki style, hence his passion for steak.

Omakase translates to “I’ll leave it up to you”. Put your trust in Master’s hands to take you on a magical culinary journey. It’s like having your own personal Japanese chef. Some of the highlights include super-fresh sashimi, homemade gyoza, okonomiyaki, grass-fed beef misoyaki, and grass-fed beef tenderloin teppanyaki-style.

Whenever possible, Master will personally deliver his food to your table.

Bookings are essential. Orita’s 2 is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for lunch from noon-2.30pm, and for dinner from 5.30-8.30pm. Takeaway is available Thursday to Monday noon-6pm. It’s closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Chef brings Vietnamese coast to Peninsula’s coast With a resume ranging from Vietnam, across Asia to Australia – including working under French-Vietnamese Michelin chef David Thai and at Shannon Bennett’s Vietnamese bistro Jardin Tan – chef Kevin Nguyen calls the Peninsula home.

Kevin was born in the Vietnamese coastal city of Nha Trang, and for as long as he can remember, food and restaurants were his life. Growing up in his family restaurant where his father was head chef, Kevin has breathed the restaurant atmosphere since he was seven.

Vietnam is known for its inexpensive but incredibly tasty food. But the simplicity of its cuisine is a complex culmination of a 10,000-year-old culture with food influenced over thousands of years by the Chinese and the French.

Kevin is proud to celebrate the French influence at his Le Feu Cuisine restaurants, where he applies French-style slow-cooking methods to his Vietnamese cuisine. Most of his dishes take more than 10 hours to prepare and cook.

Le Feu Cuisine is the only Vietnamese restaurant that is accredited by Coeliac Australia. The menu is fully gluten-free with almost half being vegan. It even has a separate FODMAP menu.

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Keeping the heat out and saving money Purchasing window coverings from dollar curtains + blinds is a great way to enhance your interior design scheme, but more importantly it will also save you energy and money.

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property home garden Healthy outlook for Peninsula’s property market The past few years have shown us how hard it is to forecast property trends and how quickly the property market can change. After a lacklustre period in real estate from March-September 2020, media reports suggested we were heading into a downturn as Victoria was plunged into lockdown. Despite COVID-19, Australia’s housing markets experienced a once-in-a-generation boom in property prices in 2021 as money poured into property and people reassessed their living arrangements.

The Mornington Peninsula is continuing to enjoy buyer demand and record prices. While the market may be normalising from the unsustainable frenzied buying in 2021, a continued shortage of homes for sale plus unprecedented demand from ‘seachangers’ escaping

the city means our market should remain strong in 2022.

Homes in the sweet spot of Frankston South to Mount Martha are still an easy commute to the city for those now able to work from home, and anything with water views remains highly sought after. A recent sale of a Portsea cliff-top home for $30 million set a Peninsula record and illustrates the huge demand for trophy homes and recognition of the Peninsula as an elite holiday playground by Victoria’s wealthiest investors.

While interest rate increases are predicted for late 2022 and COVID remains omnipresent, the scarcity of quality properties will continue to push demand. Despite possible headwinds in post-lockdown recovery, all four major banks have predicted continued growth in property values in 2022 – NAB predicting 4.9 per cent, ANZ 6 per cent, CBA 7 per cent and Westpac 8 per cent.

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Make a splash safely Splashing around in the pool is what summer fun is all about.

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The great thing about the coastal style is its versatility.

A unique way to embrace this look is utilising a mismatched style of furniture. In the dining area, instead of dining chairs all around, why not have one side of the table graced with a beautiful timber bench. Select furniture pieces made from rattan or bamboo. Buffets with rattan doors, woven stools, distressed timber console and side tables are additions that will enhance

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As we welcome in 2022, we also welcome in an abundance of ways to decorate your home that will get you excited for the new year. The classic coastal design is one that has definitely stood the test of time. From the nautical blue and white palette to a more bohemian vibe, you can see why we gravitate towards this open and airy design.

The coastal trend incorporates natural elements such as natural woods, jute, rattan and linen fabrics, while favouring a lighter colour palette to mimic the oceans and sand.

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Cushions are an effective décor piece to elevate your interior. Choose cushions made from natural fibres such as linen or cotton, or ones with textured detailing, and keep to the colour palette for a more cohesive look and feel. Complement with an accent cushion in jute or brown leather, but if you’re feeling really daring then try one with a pop of colour to really showcase your style.

And last but not least, scatter greenery around your home to really bring the outside in. Plants are the perfect way to soften a space and add some colour. For a more coastal touch, go with a woven rattan planter pot or a simple white concrete pot. A touch of greenery through flowers or dried foliage will do just fine too.

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If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that your home is your sanctuary.

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At Huddo’s Electrical Services, the person you talk to on the phone is the person who comes to carry out the work. Huddo’s Electrical Services is owned and operated by Peter, the A-grade electrician who has more than 40 years’ experience, and Ethan, a first-year apprentice.

Peter and Ethan work together to carry out all types of electrical work, including installing new power points, new lights and light fittings; wiring of new homes and rewiring of old homes; upgrading switchboards to the latest type of safety switches; and sweep fans. They also can attend to emergency repairs, and they supply and install TV brackets and TV and data power points. Huddo’s are also experts in upgrading lighting to LEDs. If you’re a landlord, Huddo’s can carry out electrical safety and smoke alarm checks and provide you with a written report for your property.

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Hand-bins for beaches are changing the story When it comes to litter, Mornington Peninsula residents are no strangers to the habits of visiting holidaymakers. And if you ask them how they feel about litter, most likely they will give you a list of things we can do – such as providing more bins.

The habits of littering on beaches are important to understand because it allows us to tackle the problem in the best possible way and to move away from picking up after others.

The beach hand-bin is designed to help tackle the problem. After a decade of collecting, we understand that a lot of litter happens by accident and that there are also a large number of people who choose to bury their litter in the sand – referred to as ‘undertakers’ by

Sustainability Victoria.

The hand-bin trial started in Rye on December 20 and is now rolling out in Mount Martha, where free bins can be found at Bohdi & Me, Corner Counter Beach Café, and Southbeach Project.

Cinzia Mocci, from Corner Counter, says: “You can pick up your free hand-bin on the weekend. We are so proud to be a part of this incredible campaign and it’s so close to our heart.”

The initial trial at Rye has shown an 80 per cent reduction in small litter items when hand-bins have been supplied to all beach-goers. We saw no bigger items being left behind, and also compared sides of the beach, where one side received hand-bins and the other did not. The difference was huge. The adoption rate for using hand-bins has been inspiring, with common feedback

such as “This is brilliant”, “What a fantastic idea”, “How wonderful”, “Thank you for making this”, and “I’m so glad to have this as I often bring a plastic bag and it’s hard to manage”.

The negative response to the handbins has come from just 1 per cent of people, who said they feel the bin is just another piece of rubbish. We realise that many people do not understand the movement of litter and the importance of education to the value of our marine life. We know that the majority of litter building up over time are small items that will eventually contaminate the water.

Keep Victoria Beautiful managing director Enzo Bruscella says: “It is easier to pick up one littered hand-bin with litter inside than it is to wait for the litter to be buried in the sand and pulled into the water and cause further damage.”

From 2500 hand-bins distributed over a month, just three have been littered. We understand it will take time to change habits and create a culture to influence the 35 per cent of Australians who do litter and to support all the beach-goers who accidently lose many items in the sand.

Join the hand-bin movement and go into the draw to win an Ecosa queensize mattress, bamboo sheets, quilt and pillows. All you need to do is say in 25 words or less what your favourite beach is and why, with a photo of you using your hand-bin.

I welcome your support in changing the story around littering. For more information, go to www.theonlybutt.com JOSIE JONES Follow me on Instagram @sharejosie

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