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PENINSULA Living & visiting on the Mornington Peninsula

Ride For Ruby-Rose • Animal Instincts • The Prize Pumpkin • Wine O’Clock At Mornington With The Help Of Holly • Trekkies Unite • A Jewel Of A Woman • Spark Youth Dance Company Get The Picture • Gourmet Paddock • Must Try Dishes • The Peninsula’s Link With U.S War Hero

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contents 7. Events 8. Peninsula Style 10. Ride for Ruby Rose

It was late 2015 when personal tragedy struck Rachael Ford and Shane McGuinness: they lost their daughter Ruby-Rose to cancer. In spite of their grief, it didn’t take the couple long to turn their heartbreak into hope.

Writers: Melissa Walsh, Brodie Cowburn, Andrea Louise Thomas, Peter McCullough, Cameron McCullough Photography: Yanni, Gary Sissons Publisher: Cameron McCullough Advertising: Brooke Hughes, 0409 219 282 or brooke@mpnews.com.au Marg Harrison, 0414 773 153 or marg@mpnews.com.au General enquiries: essence@mpnews.com.au Registered address: 2/1 Tyabb Road, Mornington 3931 Phone: 5973 6424 www.peninsulaessence.com.au

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16. Animal Instincts

From the time she was a toddler, Mt. Eliza veterinarian, Sue Van Valkenburg knew what she wanted to be. She was naturally drawn to animals. When other girls had Barbies, she had stuffed animals.

20. Prize Pumpkin

Among the many attractions at the Red Hill Show in March, there was one that stood out as truly larger than life. Weighing over 200 kilograms, a giant pumpkin was one of the standout attractions of the day.

24. Wine O'clock At Mornington

The International Cool Climate Wine Show will be returning to the peninsula in May, offering guests a taste of some of the finest drops of wine that can be found in this region and beyond.

30. With The Help Of Holly

With a penchant for recycled fashion and a heart to do something good for humanity, Holly Shipton, owner of Secondhand Holly, has recently been able to donate almost $2000 to a project close to her heart: Global Village Housing.

38. Trekkies Unite

With either 30 kilometres or 60 kilometres of on foot hiking across the Mornington Peninsula for participants to choose from, the annual Melbourne Coastrek is certainly not for the faint of heart.

42. Health & Wellness Feature 48. A Jewel Of A Woman

Lola Greeno is Australian Design Centre’s first Indigenous Living Treasure and is a shell worker and artist from Tasmania, whose career spans 30 years.

All material is copyright, and may not be reproduced without the express permission of Mornington Peninsula News Group, or the original copyright holder in the case of contributions. Copyright of contributed material rests with the contributor. Disclaimer: The authors and publisher do not assume any liability to any party for any loss, damage or disruption caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause. This publication is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of physicians. The reader should regularly consult a physician in matters relating to health and particularly with respect to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention.

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53. Spark Youth Dance Company

Spark Youth Dance Company began two years ago as a small dream. Local aspiring choreographer Alex Dellaportas (who was just eighteen at the time) wanted to set up a place where young dancers from across the Peninsula could meet and create new dance works together in a supportive and inspiring environment.

56. Get The Picture

Growing up on a farm in north Queensland, street artist Loretta Lizzio never would have dreamed she would be making a living as an artist and adorning buildings with her wonderful images to create a more wonderful aesthetic experience.

62. Gourmet Paddock

When Stewart Forrest saw a niche in the market place for a foodie fellowship offering tasty, fresh food and quality produce that is all under the one roof, it wasn’t long before the inspired plan was being put into action, and his inventive Gourmet Paddock was born.

66. A Slice Of Mexico

He has worked in New York City, running food trucks, made his way over to the Daintree and now finds himself on the Mornington Peninsula, where he has set up Juana Taco.

Cover Photo Lightning strikes over a field near flinders on the Mornington Peninsula. Picture: Yanni.

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74. Must Try Dishes 76. The Peninsula’s Link With U.S. War Hero

John Basilone was the United State's most awarded war hero in the Second World War. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor while stationed at Mount Martha.

82. Crossword 84. Focus on Rosebud 94. Perfect Pasadera

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GLASSBLOWING WORKSHOP WITH ROBERTA EASTON AND NADIA MERCURI

TEAMING SPORT AND ART April 7 Enjoy activities, demonstrations, a giant rock climbing wall and creative arts activities. Face painting to support our Aussie athletes at the Commonwealth Games Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Civic Reserve Dunn's Road, Mornington Ph 5950 1850 www.mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au

April 7 and April 21 Manipulate molten glass into beautiful and original paperweights and drinking glass during this 1 day workshops $300 with $150 deposit upon booking. Gordon Studio Glassblowers 290 Red Hill Rd, Red Hill Ph 5989 7073 www.gordonstudio.com.au

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April 14 Explore the contemporary art collection at Yabby Lake Vineyard, on a special behind-the-scenes Art and Winery Tour led by Paul Barfoot, curator of the collection. The tour will conclude with a convivial wine tasting and discussion with Paul and the Yabby Lake team. Bookings essential. 86-112 Tuerong Road, Tuerong Ph 5974 3729 www.yabbylake.com

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RIDE FOR RUBY-ROSE By Brodie Cowburn

t was late 2015 when personal tragedy struck Rachael Ford and Shane McGuinness: they lost their daughter Ruby-

Rose to cancer. In spite of their grief, it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take the couple long to turn their heartbreak into hope.

This year, the Ruby-Rose Rainbow Fund will be holding their second annual Rubyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ride n Roll across the peninsula, an event started by Rachael and Shane in an effort to raise awareness of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia, and gather support towards an issue so close to their hearts. continued next page... April 2018

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“This is for kids with cancer. We’re fundraising for clinical trials, particularly for a type of leukaemia which one in three children will not survive. We lost our daughter to cancer two years ago, she had Acute Myeloid Leukaemia, which is a very aggressive type of blood cancer. Our daughter was diagnosed at 18 months, and she was pretty much in the Royal Children’s Hospital for another 18 months,” said Rachael of her daughter’s struggle. “There’s intensive chemotherapy, a bone marrow transplant, radiation therapy, but apart from her hair you really couldn’t tell she had leukaemia. She was always running around the ward; the nurses even nicknamed her ‘Flash’. She was always laughing and smiling. What we’re looking to fund now is research into a more effective, gentler treatment, more along the lines of immunotherapy rather than that harsh chemo.” Despite her illness, her father Shane also said that Ruby-Rose was full of life and energy. Her treatment saw her parents spend a lot of time in the Royal Children’s hospital, where they met other families and kids going through similar struggles. “Ruby-Rose was our only child. She was born in 2013 and she was your normal energetic, inquisitive little toddler. Later on she was diagnosed and from there it was a rollercoaster. She had three relapses in her treatment which unfortunately culminated in November 2015. We were told she had five weeks to live, and she lived about three weeks of that,” said Shane. “We’ve had a lot to do with the Royal Children's Hospital, and we’ve met a lot of people through that. There are so many kids who are going through all sorts of things – blood cancers, tumours – and it is everyone from newborns to kids in their late teens. Some of these are curable, and some are terminal. The treatment is so harsh at the moment. Even adults would never want to go through that, and the kids are unaware of what they’re facing. Somewhere along the line we’re hoping we can find an immunotherapy treatment, especially for Acute Myeloid Leukaemia.” In support of this cause, the Ruby’s Ride n Roll event will see a fleet of classic cars and motorcycles come together, and ride in

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honour and support of Ruby-Rose and all children who have had, or are currently suffering from, cancer. “Ruby’s Ride n Roll is a fundraiser we are holding for kids with cancer. We’ve teamed up with the Children's Cancer Foundation, and whatever we raise they hold in trust, and will be distributed in consultation with us. If a clinical trial comes up for AML along the lines of immunotherapy, we will support that. Last year we had seventy people and between thirty to forty cars and motorbikes come through,” said Rachael. The event will take place on Saturday 14th of April, with registration being thirty dollars to be paid on the day. The ride will commence in the morning from Mount Martha at the Dava Hotel, and continue around the peninsula throughout the rest of the day. “It’ll be a tour along the coast down to the Sorrento Hotel, through Flinders to The Pig & Whistle for a barbeque lunch. From there we’ll go through Red Hill, then to Hastings at the Marina Bar and Bistro. At each stop, we’ll also be doing a dice roll, and the person with the highest dice roll at the end of the day will win a prize. We’ll continue back to Mornington through Main Street, and back to the Dava Hotel where there will be an auction,” said Rachael. “We are proud to be part of the Children’s Cancer Foundation as they are a great organisation and have fundraised millions of dollars to help kids with cancer. They fund a lot of childhood cancer research and the good thing with the Children’s Cancer Foundation is that about 85 percent of the funds will go straight into the research and clinical trials with very little being spent on administrative costs. Anyone can come along. It’s all about awareness of kids with cancer. It’s more the merrier; we want to make this annual and we want to keep raising it up.” The idea for the event came from a trip Rachael and Shane took following the passing of their daughter. “After Ruby-Rose passed away we went on a trip and stopped at Orbost. There they have the poker run, which they do for Ronald continued next page...

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McDonald house in Monash. We got talking to them and they invited us to come along. They’ve raised tens of thousands of dollars, and we just thought something like that would be great around the peninsula. Ruby-Rose was a Mornington girl and it will be great to get local support,” Rachael said. The event is one of a number held under the Ruby-Rose Rainbow Fund banner, which has spent the last year raising crucial funds to help children with cancer. “We started up the Ruby-Rose Rainbow Fund about a year after Ruby passed. At this point we have three events a year, it was our first Ride n Roll last year, which is for classic cars and motorbikes around the peninsula. We’ve also done a trivia night and a colour run at Flemington, which we put a team together for and raise funds from. Overall we’ve raised approximately 38,000 dollars so far, which is held in trust by the Children’s Cancer Foundation,” Rachael said. “The three events appeal to and attract different people,” said Shane about the events on the Ruby-Rose Rainbow Fund calendar. “The colour run is a fun thing to do where you get a lot of people

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come along for just the fun of it. The Ruby’s Ride n Roll event attracts the motor heads with their bikes and cars. People often ask for this event what they can do to get involved because they don’t have a classic car or a motorbike, but they can just donate or even bring along their standard family car for the day.” Cancer Australia estimates that over 700 children under the age of 14 will be diagnosed with cancer each year. Of that number, nearly 400 are children are under the age of four. In holding these fundraising events, those involved with the Ruby-Rose Rainbow Fund hope to make a difference in the lives of those children. “The kids often handle these things better than the parents,” said Rachael. “For us, if we can help kids in the future and save a kid’s life, we have to try.” Registration for Ruby’s Ride n Roll will be open from 9am on Saturday 14 April at the Dava Hotel. To find out more information or to get involved, visit rubyroserainbowfund.com.au

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ANIMAL INSTINCTS

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rom the time she was a toddler, Mt. Eliza veterinarian, Sue Van Valkenburg knew what she wanted to be. She was naturally drawn to animals. When other girls had Barbies, she had stuffed animals. Her family always had pets. They even had a Macaw for a while when it escaped from a local theme park. It spent so much time at their house; it learned to mimic her motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voice. Rescue animals practically had a homing beacon to the Van Valkenburg residence until young Sue was banned from bringing any more home. When her family moved from Southern California to Auckland, New Zealand, the path towards her dream began. At 17 she went away to Massey University in Palmerston North, New Zealand to start in their very competitive pre-veterinary program. In the first year, students had to take eight courses and needed to achieve a high grade point average in all. There were only 55 places for 300 applicants, but Van Valkenburg was one of the 55. It took five years to complete all the coursework for her degree, but she felt it gave her a really strong foundation from which to build a career.

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At university she worked predominantly with large animals such as horses, cattle and deer and smaller animals such as sheep and goats with the occasional chicken popping up. Knowledge of comparative anatomy was imperative when working with such a diverse range of animals. Companion animals were not the focus of her studies, but those were the animals she wanted to work with so when she ventured out she chose to work with them. A day in the life of a veterinarian is varied. Van Valkenburg has chosen to work as a consulting vet, which means managing a whole range of issues from vaccinations and examinations to assessing emergency patients, which then reschedules the rest of the day. These kind of emergent problems are pretty common. An animal often comes in for one problem, but the consultation proves more complicated. The animal may need blood tests and an x-ray. Fortunately many practices now have bench side labs and x-ray machines so results can come back quickly. continued next page...

Animals and the people who love them are the best part of the job, she says, but also the incredible diversity of the work. The most challenging part of the job is being respectful of the varied needs and expectations of people. For instance, financial constraints might mean all the options can’t be pursued or with older patients what can be done might not be best for the animal. One major difficulty with being a vet as opposed to a GP is that your patients don’t tell you what’s going on. People often bring their pets in for one thing and then there’s more to the situation. Sometimes the animals are reluctant to be there. They can become stressed, anxious or unfortunately, aggressive, but she works to give animals a fear-free experience. As a people-person who also loves animals, she works to modify the expectations of the person who brings the animal in while making sure the animal is as comfortable as possible. People’s perception about small animal vets is that their work is all about continued next page...

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By Brodie Cowburn Photos Yanni

mong the many attractions at the Red Hill Show in March, there was one that stood out as truly larger than life. Weighing over 200 kilograms, a giant pumpkin was one of the standout attractions of the day. Guests at the show might be forgiven for thinking they had imagined it, but the pumpkin, which recorded a final weight of around one fifth of a tonne, was as real as real can be. The pumpkin is a result of the hard work of Tyabb Market Gardener Steve Taranto, who has been working on the huge project for months. “We planted the pumpkins in October, this whole process take a while. The type of pumpkin is called an Atlantic Giant, so it’s not your regular everyday pumpkin,” said Steve.

Steve took his prize pumpkin, as well as another slightly smaller one, along to the Red Hill Show and entered in one of their competitions, where Steve was recognised for his impressive feat. “Heaviest Pumpkin was one of the categories in their Fruit and Vegetable competition section, we won that. There were two pumpkins we entered in the completion, the first place pumpkin weighed 204 kilos, and our pumpkin that came in at second place weighed 175 kilos,” he said. The big question still remains, what is it that motivates someone to grow a pumpkin that will end up weighing more than a human being? The answer is according to Steve, is that it’s “a bit of fun.” “I’ve been growing these giant pumpkins for the last eight years now. The kids love it and they love the Red Hill show. It started continued next page...

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out for fun, but I’ve actually gone ahead and entered the Pumpkin in the competition for the last couple of years,” he said. Despite being crowned the Red Hill Show heaviest pumpkin champion, Steve said he welcomes more challengers for the title next year, and encouraged others to join in and get involved. “I really hope more people have a go and bring them along in the future, it is great fun. There’s lots of manure and fertiliser involved, but it’s worth it,” he said.

Now that the Red Hill Show has come to an end, there must be a decision made about what to do with the pumpkin next. Rather than making a football oval sized pumpkin pie, or turning it into enough pumpkin soup to fill a bathtub, the actual reality of the pumpkin’s future is a little more practical. “It gets fed to the cows,” said Steve. “We’ve still got it now, but eventually we’ll break it up and the herd will clean it up. When it’s fully grown it’s really quite soft, it’s not actually very good for human consumption.”

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“I didn’t plan to work here, but when I worked in England I met an Australian girl and I came here on a six month tourist visa. Working in France had been incredibly hard; there was a lot of bullying involved and I decided that I wanted to stay here. I turned my holiday visa into permanent residency, got married, had a family, and never looked back.”

The Awards Dinner of the Cool Climate Wine Show is set to please guests, with masterful winemakers, sommeliers, and enthusiasts alike coming together to socialise and bond over their shared love of wine. The wines will be judged by internationally experienced figures in the wine industry, with two of the judges being Sommelier Christian Meier, and Italy-based winemaker Alison Jane Hodder. Christian Maier, who now resides in Australia, has come a long way since his humble beginnings with wine while working in England. “I first got involved with wine many years ago while working in England in a French restaurant. While I was there my manager told me that the following week I was becoming the wine waiter. At that point my knowledge of wine was average and my grasp of English was poor. I bought all the wine books I could get my hands on and it went from there,” he said.

Christian now spends his days working with the RACV as the Sommelier of their Wine Club of Victoria and Resorts. “I currently work as a Sommelier with RACV Clubs and Resorts. Typically I look after the wine list on the menu. A lot of my role is also about creating wine-based events and supervising service, buying wines, entertaining guests, doing a number of things,” said Christian. Christian considers his career full of highlights, but he says he gets the most enjoyment out of getting involved with the winemakers and seeing just where the wines actually come from.

From that point on, Christian was sent down a career path that would take him around the world, travelling to many different places experiencing all the world of wine had to offer.

“The highlight of my work is being involved with winemakers and seeing where wines are made. I’ve been to different countries overseas where you can really get linked with the feel of the wine and the story it tells you. I’ve also had an opportunity to judge in lots of places, I’ve been through a number of different events and learnt a lot. One time I was alongside Judge James Halliday, which was an honour. I made sure I learned as much as I could,” he said.

“I was born in Alsace, It’s a small area which has moved borders

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when he comes down for the Cool Climate Wine Show, and he says he is looking forward to tasting some of the best wines that the area can offer. “I got involved because I knew Parandeep Ghumman, who is one of the few Indian Sikh winemakers in Australia. He owns Nazaaray Estate in Flinders, which is a vineyard on the south of the peninsula. I also happened to be a judge for the French Chamber of Commerce, which has involvement with the Cool Climate Wine Show,” he said. “This will be my first time in the area, and I look forward to judging. I do judging to keep the axe sharp, and I’m looking forward to being with my fellow judge members. I look forward to seeing some of the better wines,” he said. Judge Alison Jane Hodder will also be on board to add a little Italian influence to the event, making the journey from her vineyard in southern Tuscany all the way to Mornington. “My parent’s interest in wine rubbed off on me when I was pretty young. Then as a teenager I continued to cultivate an active interest, both academic and practical, in wine and everything related to fermented beverages. Winemaking just popped up as a natural choice,” she said of how she first fell in love with the world of wine. “After graduating from Roseworthy and working for a while I figured that I needed to get a postgrad qualification in wine science in order to get an edge in the wine industry in those early years, especially being a woman in a male dominated industry. I chose Italy over the other possibilities, France, Germany, or California, partly because I was pretty crazy about things Italian, but also because I was offered a bursary by the University of Turin. My original plan was to head back to Australia after finishing the postgrad but then a pretty interesting job came my way, headquartered in Rome. That job lasted and grew with me for more than thirty years of development advisory work, and I retired last year as manager of the agency’s global sustainable horticulture and crops programme.” Alison is currently situated in Italy, where she operates a vineyard

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which she has built from nothing over the course of a decade. Her experience in being a wine grower is sure to come in handy when it comes to judging the wide varieties of wines available at the Cool Climate Wine Show. “I’m now a wine grower. My husband and I run a small vineyard and winery in southern Tuscany called De Vinosalvo. We’ve built it up from scratch over the past fifteen or so years and now we’re getting a kick out of the recognition our wines are getting. I’m also taking an active part in our region’s wine community governance,” she said. Alison’s career in wine has seen her travel across the world, but she says she is especially looking forward to returning to the

Mornington Peninsula. “As a wine science student I managed to get round to most of the winegrowing areas in Australia and then others in Italy, France and Switzerland, learning heaps and meeting a load of interesting characters along the way. I have been to the Mornington Peninsula and I like the landscapes and the vibe; perhaps it’s because of my time in McLaren Vale but vineyards close to the sea always make me feel at home somehow,” she said. “The Cool Climate Wine Show is going to be a celebration of the achievements of those who push the climatic boundaries of winegrowing, not just in Australia but all over the wine world. It will be a benchmarking of wines from the newest frontiers of Australian wine against classic wines from renowned cool regions elsewhere.” The International Cool Climate Wine Show Public Tasting will take place on 22 May at the Mornington Racing Club. The International Cool Climate Wine Show Awards Dinner will take place on 25 May, also at the Mornington Race Club. More details and tickets are available from their website www.internationalcoolclimatewineshow.com

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Mornington Racing Club, 320 Racecourse Road, Mornington Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm Cost: $30 per person Bookings: www.internationalcoolclimatewineshow.com/public Includes: • Access to all wines open for the tasting, from around 600 wines entered • The right to vote for the People’s Choice Award • Finger food, tea, & coffee • Complimentary tasting glass to keep The Public Tasting provides a rare opportunity to assess the styles, characteristics, and latest trends of both local and international cool climate wines. The wines for tasting are those entered in the 2018 International Cool Climate Wine Show. *Please note you must be 18+ to attend

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2018 International Cool Climate Wine Show Wine Entries Australia’s only International Cool Climate Wine Show will be held from 21 to 28 May 2018 The International Cool Climate Wine Show is an opportunity to benchmark in a show where ‘like is judged against like’, where elegant wines with restrained fruit are seen at their best, and where diversity is encouraged and rewarded. The Show attracts more than 600 wines from around the world, in 25 competition classes, and the wines are judged by highly credentialed and experienced judges, led by Chairman of Judges, Robert Paul.

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ith a penchant for recycled fashion and a heart to do something good for humanity, Holly Shipton, owner of Secondhand Holly, has recently been able to donate almost $2000 to a project close to her heart: Global Village Housing. In a wonderful and unexpected collaboration, Tempo Group Director, Ben Comelli and Holly Shipton, who met at school, have joined forces to build homes in Cambodia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ben, of course, started the initiative and I realised this would be the perfect way to contribute through my online business,â&#x20AC;? said Holly of the project that evolved with the idea and commitment to change the lives and communities of impoverished Cambodia. And so these two old school friends came together to share their similarities and passion for community. continued next page...

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“I saw the initiative via Social Media and a spark was ignited,” said Holly, who is on her own fabulous community-minded journey with Secondhand Holly. “My pre-loved online store and a pop-up caravan is full of vintage treasures and recycled loveliness all donated from a generous village of friends and community, and spawn from a love of scouring op shops.” The collaboration between Secondhand Holly and Tempo Build a Village means Holly has been able to donate 50% from all sales to Global Village Housing. continued next page...

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families most in need, and then uses local skilled builders for the construction. The houses are designed to fit in with local traditions and environment challenges, using strong materials that are readily available locally and built on stilts to protect against flooding and germ-laden mud. Raising the home provides two undercover areas - the sleeping area and space underneath for parking, workshops, cooking or general living. “It is an honour to be involved in helping build homes that help to transform the lives of families struggling to survive in unsanitary conditions, intense climates and extreme poverty,” said Holly. To donate any items, please email secondhandholly@outlook. com

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TREKKIES UNITE By Brodie Cowburn

ith either 30 kilometres or 60 kilometres of on foot hiking across the Mornington Peninsula for participants to choose from, the annual Melbourne Coastrek is certainly not for the faint of heart.

doing and you’ll be raising lots of money.”

The Coastrek event, run annually by the Wild Women on Top organisation, will see teams of four push each other to their limits, as they trek across the picturesque peninsula to raise funds and awareness for the Fred Hollows Foundation.

“It’s the most stunning part of the world. It’s my favourite of all the Coastrek events and I absolutely love it. Coastrek is all about the view and the experience, and we just fell in love with the Mornington Peninsula. It’s beautiful,” said Elaine.

“People can register as volunteers or as part of a team of four. Each team must also have at least two women, and typically 80 percent of participants are female. We encourage all men to come down and try it out too,” said Wild Women on Top spokeswoman Elaine Kindred about the event. “There are three key factors that make it so successful. You’re committing to a team, so it really gives you motivation when you’re meeting someone to do training, you’re with your friends so you can chat when you’re doing it. You’re also getting out in nature, so your fitness will benefit. Finally, you’re doing something good; there’s a purpose behind what you’re

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The 60 kilometre trek will take adventurous souls across stunning trails and bays from Cape Schanck to Point Nepean, with the 30 kilometre trek starting from Koonya Beach.

“On that walk you get Cape Schanck, the beaches, you walk through bushland to get to the bayside. It’s serene and it’s a real mix of stunning views.” Coastrek was originally started as a way to keep women healthy in terms of their mental health and fitness levels, and has since spiralled into a much bigger spectacle. The trek now provides huge support to the Fred Hollows Foundation, an organisation that Elaine says does incredibly important work. “Diana Westaway is our CEO. She originally started taking walking groups of women from her children’s primary school and then it gradually grew from there. They’d climbed a few mountains and she decided that she

loved being out in nature, and it was helping women with their mental health and fitness,” she said. “They were trying to come up with an idea of how to keep people fit over the holidays, and it was decided to host the first Coastrek. At first there were about 200 people at the event, and now we get 4,000 trekkers. It’s grown massively. In the past ten years we’ve raised over $20,000,000 for The Fred Hollows Foundation. “When the first Coastrek event was held, it was decided they should raise money for Fred Hollows to give people another purpose for doing it. We love the Fred Hollows Foundation, because over the years we’ve learned that many women and young girls are affected by blindness in their families, and we feel really connected through that.” Coastrek has been running annually in Sydney for about a decade, and has found great success in the last couple of years by expanding their trekking expeditions all the way to the peninsula. Coastrek events have been held on the Mornington Peninsula since 2016. In addition to the massive amount they’ve raised for the Fred Hollows Foundation, they will now also be partnering with Beyond Blue to raise crucial funds towards the cause of mental health.

The event is put together by the Wild Women on Top organisation, who in addition to their events in Sydney and Melbourne, have also put together Coastrek events on the Sunshine Coast, and most recently in Adelaide. “This will be our tenth year running Sydney Coastrek, and our Melbourne events have been up and running for a couple of years. We do one Melbourne Coastrek a year each May, which always follows the same route on the peninsula. A 12 week training plan will be part of signing up, and it’s all going to be great,” said Elaine. “We’re hoping to raise 1.8 million dollars from the Melbourne event this year.” Both of the 30 and 60 kilometre treks across the peninsula this year will take place on 25 May. Registration for the 30 kilometre trek will close on 13 April. Registration for the 60 kilometre has already been filled to capacity. To donate, get involved, or find out more information phone 0280 393 580 or visit the website www.melbourne.coastrek. com.au

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HEALTH & Wellness WHERE SCIENCE AND COSMETICS MEET Increasing use of DenturePoint’s affordable, 24/7 emergency denture repair services, has added confidence to Maggie’s idea that genuine care for patients and technical excellence is the key to a successful and comfortable patient experience. Maggie understands her patients may find it uncomfortable to be “without a smile” even for a short time. She is committed to providing her mobile service particularly to those patients, often older, who cannot leave their home for various reasons. Maggie says “I can collect, repair and generally return your denture within two hours. Delivery is free of charge within the Mornington, Mt Eliza and Mt Martha area. I offer my own DentureSpa service as well. Regular professional cleaning and polishing of dentures is a great way to help keep your smile looking healthy and beautiful.” “Being mobile also allows me to see busy mums at home when their kids need mouthguards.” – adds Maggie. “At DenturePoint I make mouthguards for children who need one for the first time, growing dentition kids and teenagers who wear braces. I have some fun new mouthguard choices and programs of mouthguard replacement for children as their teeth change so rapidly.” Dr. Maggie Murch holds a Master's degree in Dental Prosthetics and is a registered dental prosthetist with over 18 years experience in clinical and technical dentistry. Always the

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EXCLUSIVE RESEARCH HAS REVEALED THE SECRET TO LOOKING 7 YEARS YOUNGER…AND IT’S RIGHT UNDER YOUR NOSE! How old we look is often impacted by more than just lines and wrinkles. In fact, a recent study revealed that 4 in 5 women agree a straight, healthy-looking smile can make you look younger. How much younger? Well according to 95% of women asked, an average of 7 years!^ Over 1,000 participants were shown images of the same women with only the state of their teeth altered. They were then asked to rank five common aging concerns in order of impact. Before seeing the images participants ranked uneven teeth/smile to have the least impact on age; but after seeing the altered images this moved to the top of the list - with the smile even outranking lines and wrinkles as the number one factor that influences the perception of age. Dr. Paul Hanks from Hanks Orthodontics says he’s not surprised by these new findings, “A fresh, beautiful smile is, by nature of its appearance, associated with health,

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ola Greeno: Cultural Jewels is the eighth iteration of Australian Design Centre’s Living Treasures: Masters of Australian Craft series - a biennial recognition and national tour of an iconic artist whose body of work epitomises the best of various Australian craft fields. Lola Greeno is Australian Design Centre’s first Indigenous Living Treasure and is a shell worker and artist from Tasmania, whose career spans 30 years. Greeno’s awardwinning talent in shell- working is magnificently displayed in the exhibition. Fifty highly visual and textural works uniquely champion the traditions and culture of the indigenous women of Tasmania’s Cape Barren and Flinders Islands. Cultural Jewels is an exhibition about storytelling for the indigenous artist, who says it is vital to keep a connection to our heritage and culture. “My art is about drawing attention to cultural knowledge, continued next page...

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natural beauty, ancient traditions, and connectedness with my island home,” says Greeno, whose exhibition also addresses modern issues. “The sculptural works I do are a response to my concerns for the environment and the future of shell stringing in northern Tasmania.” Cultural Jewels features breath-taking works using unusual and beautiful natural materials such as echidna quill, feather, rare maireener shell and bone. “It is important to never lose sight of your cultural heritage… Once you own your history you can tell it from your perspective, covering your family’s generations… Learn as much as possible about your own family to tell your own story,” says the 71 year old, who put the exhibition together over a two year period. “This craft is very much traditional to Tasmanian Aboriginal which I watched my mum do. Even though I have a Diploma of Fine Art and Bachelor of Fine Arts, my work is based around the traditional practices my family taught me.” One of ten brothers and sisters, Greeno is still very family oriented,

spending a lot of time with her children and grandchildren. “My husband, son and grandchildren all go down to the east coast and the north east coast to get most of the shells which then have to be cleaned and dried. Some you have to dig the gravel out of them. The mariner shells that I get from Flinders Island take weeks to clean and that is the traditional shell we used in old necklaces.” Greeno says it is very important to continue the tradition. “For me, it is important to carry on the legacies of indigenous women. It is important for women that we not let this tradition fade away and we hand it over to our children and grandchildren. That is what drives me: to maintain the strong cultural connection.” The exhibition has a wonderful selection of Greeno’s work but also some lovely pieces by her daughter, mother and grandchildren. Cultural Jewels is at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery until April 15. www.mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au

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park Youth Dance Company began two years ago as a small dream. Local aspiring choreographer Alex Dellaportas (who was just eighteen at the time) wanted to set up a place where young dancers from across the Peninsula could meet and create new dance works together in a supportive and inspiring environment. She began by assembling 25 local dancers and choreographing a modern retelling of the famous Nutcracker ballet in September of 2016 – inviting former Principal Artist of The Australia Ballet Daniel Gaudiello to dance the role of the Nutcracker. Now, the company has just premiered at Frankston Arts Centre. Their latest work Shatter – a 90-minute original contemporary dance work about the Suffragettes featuring 30 dancers and a live professional 35-piece orchestra. The company has grown significantly since their first auditions in 2016 and this year they are taking Shatter on tour to Bunjil Place theatre in Narre Warren and Geelong Performing Arts Centre on the 11th and 14th of April. Shatter tells the story of the Suffragettes, the women who fought for the vote in the early 1900s in Britain – or more specifically,

the women who used often violent and physical actions as a means of protest for the vote. This included smashing shop windows with rocks and going on hunger strikes in prisons which usually led to violent forced-feedings. The show features the real stories of influential Suffragettes like Emmeline Pankhurst, the leader of Suffrage group the Women’s Social and Political Union, and Emily Davison who is mostly remembered for her dramatic death at the Epsom Derby in 1913 after she was trampled by a horse when trying to attach a protest banner as it ran past. The production is highly relevant in 2018 as it focuses on empowering women and telling the stories of women from the past who were brave enough to “shatter” glass ceilings. Alex believes that having discussions about gender equality and women’s rights are more important than ever when it comes to young people: “Most of the kids and teenagers that danced in the premiere began with no knowledge of what it means to be a feminist or even why we still need feminism in 2018.” She believes wholeheartedly that by introducing young people to these continued next page...

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topics earlier, we will allow the next generation to foster a society that focuses on equality. Alex asserts that by opening night “most kids had eagerly begun talking to their friends and families about the courageous Suffragettes and were able to name prominent Suffragettes and key events, which is all the reward I really wanted to get from creating the show”. The production has been produced by a creative team of under 25s with Alex’s choreographic direction and the young dancers and artists have also had various chances to be mentored by professionals in the dance industry such as Nicolette Fraillon (Music Director, The Australian Ballet), Joseph Lallo (conductor and saxophonist), Tamara Keane (costume designer), Belinda Strodder (dance photographer) and Alice Topp (dancer and choreographer with The Australian Ballet). The dance work received rave reviews upon opening, Jessica Poulter from Dance Writer commenting that the show was “ground-breaking in its execution”. Kate Meade, Director of the Victorian Dance Festival, praised the show in a video online

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stating that it was “everything you could wish for in a youth dance company” and that SYDC are one of the most “exciting and innovative” youth dance companies in Australia. It is exciting to know that these kids and these innovative ideas are coming to the world straight from the Mornington Peninsula. Spark Youth Dance Company is more than just a group of dancers who meet on the weekends; it has become a home for dance, creativity, communication and passion for young artists on the Mornington Peninsula – a home that accepts all and works hard to educate young people and equip them with important life skills through dance and the magic of storytelling. ‘Shatter’ is showing at Bunjil Place theatre on Wednesday 11th April and at Geelong Performing Arts Centre on Saturday 14th April. Tickets are available from their website www.sparkyouthdance. com.au

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"My Country" by leading artist Colleen Ngwarraye Morton shows her detailed interpretation of the landscape and women’s traditional practices in her Eastern Desert homeland.

In early May, after a break of a year, the McCullochs’ Whistlewood gallery will return to exhibit at the Principal’s Lounge at Art Red Hill with a specially curated exhibition called Lands of Colour. On May 19 Whistlewood opens a very special exhibition - Beautiful Art/Proper Way - that comprises the work of three artists from the Alice Springs-based art centre and social enterprise organization Bindi Mwerre Anthurre that assists Aboriginal people with disability to find meaningful occupations. Artists Billy Kenda, Jane Mervin and Lance James have carved out significant places in the Australian art world for their joyous, highly appealing and strongly individual portrayals of birds. the daily life of Alice Springs and surrounds and Aboriginal stockmen and their horses. The artists will be represented at the opening by Bindi’s art centre manager who will travel from Alice Springs to the Peninsula to participate in an in conversation with Whistlewood’s co -curator Susan McCulloch and to open the show. Autumn Salon runs until April 29. Whistlewood at the Principal’s Lounge, Art Red Hill May 4-6. Beautiful Art/Proper Way opens May 19

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rowing up on a farm in north Queensland, street artist Loretta Lizzio never would have dreamed she would be making a living as an artist and adorning buildings with her wonderful images to create a more wonderful aesthetic experience. But that is exactly what happened last month when the peninsula got a taste of the ethereal artist’s talents with her wall art at the Big Picture Fest in Frankston. For three days, Frankston city centre’s skyline was transformed, with local and international artists creating works on buildings and walls throughout the bayside city. A Melbourne based artist, Lizzio channels the uninhabited wilderness in her works. Animals, from the mildest to the barbaric are the vessel Loretta uses to burrow into and reveal her own deeply layered self. Through her obsessive line work, she captures a sensuous desire for freedom, adventure and love using pen, pencil and oils. “Wall art work began as a crazy series of events,” said the artist. “I had my very first art show and one of the art works that this DJ duo wanted had already sold and but they asked me to paint it on a wall in their home. That began an amazing collaboration and before I knew it I was painting a second wall art piece for them.”

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That was six years ago and was the catalyst for a range of wall art projects for people either inside their homes or as exterior paintings. Growing up in far north Queensland, Lizzio says art was never really considered a career path. “I always had the art as a hobby. Mum and Dad said I would draw and paint on everything from the time I was little, but didn’t think it was possible to actually make a living out of it,” said the 31 year old. After studying to be an art teacher, Lizzio decided to take the chance and work solely as an artist, and it was a risk that has paid off to this day. “I worked in a café and met other artists, then saved up to hire a space for an exhibition. That’s when I met the DJs and it took that chance meeting for my career take off.”

Working mainly as a studio artist these days, Lizzio says it’s fun to get outdoors and do wall art and she tries to do it at least once a month. “The Frankston wall piece is a young woman lying in the woods, on her side, and immersed in greenery. I based the image on the shape and style of the wall. You have to take into account any pipes and windows and make sure you stay true to your general style,” said the artist whose style is all about nature, being lush and beautiful with lots of greenery. “I think it is my country upbringing that reflects in this style and I have always had a love and yearning for these natural elements.” The inaugural Big Picture Fest was a three-day festival that brought the community together with renowned street artists who have been commissioned to revamp drab walls in highprofile locations across the precinct.

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DINE SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN By Melissa Walsh

hen Stewart Forrest saw a niche in the market place for a foodie fellowship offering tasty, fresh food and quality produce that is all under the one roof, it wasn’t long before the inspired plan was being put into action, and his inventive Gourmet Paddock was born. An engineer by profession, Stuart has always had a ‘can do’ attitude and a little thing like never having started a restaurant before was never going to stop him. “I have spent a lot of time on the peninsula, and love dining out but realised there is very little in the way of quality dining where you can happily bring the children,” said Stewart, a dad himself. “We have incredible wineries here and of course chef ’s hat restaurants or we have pub meals and I thought a gourmet dining venue which is perfect for couples, families, or big groups was just what we needed down here.” At Gourmet Paddock you can grab a coffee, enjoy a delicious meal, relax with a glass of wine and tapas, grab something easy for dinner or buy your fresh produce to take home.

“It is a truly unique dining experience, with different foods on offer. We have our own in-house butcher, fishmonger and fiery wok station, as well as a bakery with fresh breads and pastries. The produce can be chosen and then cooked by our chefs or you can purchase it to take home and prepare yourself. All our fresh fish can be cooked to your liking,” said Stewart of the trendy yet casual and relaxed new food emporium out the back of the Balnarring shops. “This is not your top end winery, nor your pub, but somewhere in between.” As you would expect, Gourmet Paddock has a wide selection of peninsula wines to choose from and complement any meal. “We have a full bar so you can even just drop in for a wine, beer or cocktail after work if you prefer,” said Stewart. And he must know what he is doing as the Gourmet Paddock has been packed since it opened late last year. “People pop in to buy fish, meat or bread and take back home to cook or call in for a nice cooked breakfast or brunch with continued next page...

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the family. We have couples coming for date night and groups of friends who consider this their regular haunt for nights out. For families, we have a great kids' corner that keeps the children entertained for hours.” With the motto that the paddock is about good honest people serving good, honest food, Stewart says it is important to be transparent about where the produce comes from and how it is prepared.

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“We are respectful of the food, where it comes from, how it is prepared and how it is served. We are respectful of the community and inclusive of everyone in it,” he said. “There is something for everyone from oysters and champagne, to tapas, steak, seafood, duck, curries, and sandwiches. Whatever you are in the mood for, we have it here in a New York style deli setting.” Gourmet Paddock is at 2/8 Russell Street, Balnarring. Open every day. Phone 5983 2559. www.gourmetpaddock.com.au

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A SLICE OF MEXICO By Melissa Walsh

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e has worked in New York City, running food trucks, made his way over to the Daintree and now finds himself on the Mornington Peninsula, where he has set up Juana Taco. His name is Kenan Fidele and he is delighted to be running the pop-up restaurant which concentrates on authentic Mexican cuisine. “This location is ideal for our brand which is a continuation of the St Kilda restaurant and food truck,” said Kenan. “The town of Mornington is perfect with its rich history and this building provides the perfect atmosphere for a Mexican

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restaurant with stucco walls and hardwood floors.” Opening the pop up restaurant in March this year, it is offering authentic Mexican dishes and drinks with an assortment of tacos with beef, chicken, mushroom, refried beans and pork, as well as a large range of other Mexican favourites. “We do tacos or quesadillas, loaded nachos, and flautas which are corn tortillas filled with refried beans and homemade guacamole. For dessert we are doing fried churros with Nutella spread rolled with cinnamon and sugar,” said Kenan. The original Juana Taco began when its founder Marc

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etty Road is a craft brewery in Dromana's Industrial Estate, inspired by a group of the peninsula’s own lads who are passionate about local craft beer and local fresh produce. The recently-opened brewery has been receiving huge accolades for offering a venue that is not just about beer and pizza. “As local boys with a passion for craft beer and a childhood love for the Mornington Peninsula, we have combined our two favourite things to create Jetty Road Brewery,” said venue manager and co-owner Nick O’Brien, of the brewery that opened its doors in December last year. “Catering for not only beer enthusiasts, Jetty Road Brewery offers a full menu, prepared by Head Chef, Oliver Dietel, to satisfy

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all tastes and types. Patrons can also enjoy a full bar showcasing local produce as well as locally sourced wines and spirits. The family- friendly venue has combined a passion for craft beer, great company and local produce to create an experience to share with friends”, said Nick. “The industrial style, casual setting has plenty of space for people to come in groups and enjoy our locally-made craft beer, alongside some of the best produce the Mornington Peninsula has to offer.” Offering much more than just beer and pizza, the brewery caters for lunch and dinners with a full menu and extensive wine and spirt list. “Our menu is extensive and we are also getting a lot of families here and groups of women which is fantastic, When you come down on a Sunday you will hear live music and everyone from one year olds to 70 year olds sitting around having a lovely continued next page...

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time,” said Nick. “We have our own beer including a pale ale, an amber ale, IPS and a mid-strength, and we will be bringing in a lot of specialty beers as well.” Although the venue is large, with a capacity for 120, it has a warm and intimate ambience, possibly helped by the décor.

“We seasonally change the menu and will have a lot of specials on rotation. As for the beer, we make our own beer here in small quantities and send the rest off to be made. We are currently getting our beer system and it will be ready in July which is when it will all be made on premises.”

“The timber on the bar is from the St Kilda pier, the brick feature wall was here from the time it was a barbecue factory for 20 years, and the timber barn doors were here from the start as well,” said Nick, who was one of the original owners after his mates and neighbours talked about building a brewery for the last 15 years. “The brewery is owned by six local guys and the brainchild of the original three who would sit on their family’s porch talking for years about opening a brewery. One of the parents got so bored with it, they said 'just go and do it or stop talking about it'.”

The beers at Jetty Road Brewery are a little different to other beers according to Nick.

After being involved in hospitality for 20 years, Nick could tell straight away there was a niche in the market place for this kind of venue and soon discussions became a reality when the venue started being created.

As for the Jetty Road name, considering the brewery is in the Dromana Industrial Estate, the origin is obvious.

“From the outset I was keen to have it a family environment; I have kids and we need more family venues. I didn’t want it to be just a beer shed for men; I wanted it to be all inclusive. You can come for a beer or a wine or cocktail, and the menu is not mancentric. We have lots of variety and a kids menu and play area as well.” Chef Oliver tends to concentrate on a "sharing"style of menu with groups ordering several dishes and enjoying tapas style.

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“We had a chat at the start and our core beer is our pale ale, but we have made it a sessional beer. Some craft beers are too crafty and a bit heavy for the average palate; this one has a fruity nose with a bit of finish so you can have a few. Next is our amber which is fairly light and our IPA which is a bit heavier. Although they are crafty, including our mid strength beer, they are not as heavy as most.”

“Take three lads who made beer for 10 years in their home in Jetty Road, it’s a no-brainer that their brand-new brewery has to be called Jetty Road Brewery,” said Nick. “And we love this space, it’s perfect for us to grow into, and we like the fact we’re in the foothills of the winery district. The venue is a destination in itself. It could be anywhere.” Jetty Road Brewery is at 12-14 Brasser Avenue, Dromana. www.jettyroad.com.au

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Dishes

Must try

Salted Caramel Parfait, Chocolate, Blackberries

Beef Tatami in a ponzu style dressing with pickled vegetables.

Monkey Business

Gods Kitchen Mornington

1/277 Point Nepean Road, Dromana Phone 5981 0685 www.monkeybusinesscafe.org

MONKEY BUSINESS DROMANA MODERN BISTRO BREAKFAST | LUNCH | DINNER FUNCTIONS | CATERING Tuesday Wednesday-Friday

10:00am - 3:30pm 10:00am - 3:30pm 6:00pm - 10:30pm 8:30am - 3:30pm 6.00pm - 10.30pm 8:30am - 3:00pm

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53 Barkly St, Mornington Phone: 03 5976 8666 www.godskitchen.com.au

Wagu beef burger with bacon, double cheese, BBQ lager sauce & fried onion rings St Andrews Beach Brewery 160 Sandy Road, Fingal Phone 5988 6854 www.standrewsbeachbrewery.com.au.com.au

Panfried Fillet of fresh Salmon served with an orange, Fennell and crispy caper salad, pickled carrot, and housemade rouille dressingâ&#x20AC;? The Dubliner

23 Octavia Street, Mornington Phone 0419 130 139 www.thedublinermornington.com

JFC - Jetty Road Fried Chicken Served straight up, with a special sticky sauce, of cucumber, coriander and red onion

Sliders - Think, merlot vinegar, mustard, seeds, thyme and rosemary. Topped off with a dollop of worcestershire sauce.

Jetty Road Brewery

12/14 Brasser Ave, Dromana VIC 3936 Phone 5987 2754 www.jettyroad.com.au

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An American legend: John Basilone

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THE PENINSULA’S LINK WITH U.S. WAR HERO By Cameron McCullough

OHN Basilone was born in Buffalo, New York State, on 4 November 1916. Completing middle school at the age of 15, he dropped out prior to attending high school.

Field. But the Japanese clung on tenaciously and fought bloody battles against the Allies before finally relinquishing the island in February 1943.

After working for a short time as a golf caddy at the local country club, Basilone enlisted in the army and completed his three year enlistment with service in the Philippines, where he was a champion boxer.

It was in one of those fierce counter-attacks on 24 October that John Basilone stepped up to the mark. A regiment of 3000 Japanese soldiers from the so-called “Courageous” Sendai Division defending the airport descended on John’s unit.

Back home he worked as a truck driver, but after a few months he wanted to go back to Manila. He believed he could get there faster as a marine than in the army. He enlisted in July 1940 and, after his initial training, was sent to Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands as a member of the 1st Marine Division.

The Japanese forces began a frontal attack using machine guns, grenades and mortars against the American heavy machine guns.

While on Guadalcanal his fellow marines gave him the nickname “Manila John” due to his prior service in the Philippines. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941, the US and her Pacific allies Australia and New Zealand wanted to kick the Japanese off Guadalcanal to stop the threat to South Pacific supply lines. It was to be the first major Allied offensive against the Empire of Japan, which had been slowing spreading out across the eastern hemisphere like the red and white starburst on its war banner. The US-led forces landed on Guadalcanal on 7 August 1942, surprising the Japanese and seizing an airstrip called Henderson

Balcombe Army Camp THE first huts were erected at the Balcombe Army Camp in 1939 and although it was used by the Australian army, including the 39th Battalion prior to its departure for New Guinea and the Kokoda Track, it was used extensively by American forces for most of the war years. After the war it was the home of the Australian Signals and Survey Corps until it moved to Watsonia in 1970. The Army Apprentices School was at Balcombe between 1948 and 1982 where plumbers, electricians, fitters and turners, mechanics, carpenters and other trades were trained. The last building left Balcombe in August 1999 and the area is now an upmarket subdivision, a private school, an oval and a park. The latter features a boardwalk from the mouth of Balcombe Creek to the oval.

Basilone led the defence with two machine gun sections of about 15 men. They fought almost without a break for the next two days. Basilone’s comrades were cut down around him until he was left with only two other marines fighting off wave after wave of enemy troops. He repaired a machine gun, helped move another one into position and maintained continual fire until backup arrived. Basilone took enemy fire while running through the jungle to pick up more machine gun belts to keep his comrades supplied. By the time the next dawn broke he was fighting with just a machete and a .45 pistol. The Japanese regiment was laid to waste. About 3000 Japanese Banzai soldiers had been killed in the attack and the airfield had been successfully defended. America had itself a new hero. For his actions during the battle, Basilone would receive the United States military’s highest award for bravery, the Congressional Medal of Honor, signed by President Franklin D Roosevelt. After Guadalcanal the 1st Marine Division came to Australia to “rest and refit.” Up to 30,000 men were accommodated at Balcombe near Mt Martha. Some of their rest was spent practising beach landings from HMAS Manoora near cliffs at Dromana and McCrae. On 22 February the division participated in a parade past Melbourne Town Hall. More importantly, in a ceremony at Balcombe barracks on 21 May 1943, the division received a Presidential Citation for its epic battle at Guadalcanal. Two of its veterans, John Basilone and Mitchell Paige, were presented with the Congressional Medal of Honor. After receiving his medal, Basilone returned to the US to participate in a war bond tour. continued next page...

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Devastation: Above, the Japanese transport Kinugawa Maru wrecked on Guadalcanal in November 1943.

Following a massive homecoming parade on 19 September 1943, he toured the country raising money for the war effort and achieved celebrity status. Basilone became the living embodiment of bravery and the American fighting spirit. There were parades and parties in his name. From movie stars to city mayors, everybody wanted to meet the marine who had shown the Japanese could be broken. But Basilone preferred standing behind a machine gun to posing in front of the cameras. He felt out of place and requested a return to the operating forces fighting the war. After a number of his requests were refused, the Marine Corps eventually relented, but before he left for war again, Basilone was to find love. While he was posted at Camp Pendleton, where he trained marines for coming Pacific battles, he met Lena Riggi. She was also a marine sergeant (a reservist) who had one less stripe than John. The two fell in love and Basilone realised he would likely have to leave Pendleton towards the summer of 1944. It wasn’t easy to balance their different schedules, yet he was determined to marry Lena before he returned to the Pacific. “I wanted to know how it was to love somebody the way Pop loved Mama,” he said. “At least I wanted a few days, or weeks if I could get it, to know what it was like to be married. I wanted to be able to say ‘I love you’ a few times and mean it. Lena agreed

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to marry me. We set the date for July 10th, 1944.” As expected, Basilone shipped out one month after their wedding. On his return to combat, Basilone was assigned to the 5th Marine Division, which was about to undertake the invasion of Iwo Jima. On 19 February 1945 he was serving as a machine gun section leader in action against Japanese forces on Red Beach 11. During the battle, the Japanese concentrated their fire at the incoming Americans from heavily fortified blockhouses staged throughout the island. With his unit pinned down, Basilone made his way around the side of the Japanese positions until he was directly on top of a blockhouse. He then attacked with grenades and single-handedly destroyed the entire strong point and its defending garrison. He went on to fight his way toward the airfield and aided an American tank that was trapped in an enemy minefield under intense mortar and artillery barrages. He guided the heavy vehicle over the hazardous terrain to safety despite heavy fire from the Japanese. As he moved along the edge of the airfield he was killed by Japanese mortar shrapnel. His actions helped marines penetrate the Japanese defence and get off the landing beach during the critical early stages of the invasion.

Bravery rewarded: Above, 1st Marine Division Medal of Honor ceremony at Balcombe on 21 May 1943. The photo shows the first marines of the division to receive America’s highest honour in the Second World War. From left, Major General A A Vandegrift, Colonel Merritt Edson, Second Lieutenant Mitchell Paige and Sergeant John Basilone. Right, Basilone wearing his Congressional Medal of Honor.

For his valour during the battle of Iwo Jima, John Basilone was posthumously approved for the Marine Corps’ second highest decoration for bravery, the Navy Cross, and became the most highly decorated marine to be killed at Iwo Jima. He was the only enlisted marine to receive the Purple Heart, Congressional Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross. He was later interred in Arlington Cemetery in Virginia. It was on her 32nd birthday that Lena learned her husband had been killed in action when she received a telegram: “Deeply regret to inform you that your husband, Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone, USMC, was killed in action February 19, 1945 at Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, in the performance of his duty and service to his country. When information is received regarding burial, you will be notified. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.” The telegram was sent in the name of General Alexander Vandegrift, who had been Basilone’s commanding officer at Guadalcanal. It was he who had presented Basilone with his Medal continued next page...

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of Honor at Balcombe. Because Lena was Basilone’s closest family member, she received the $10,000 life insurance payout given to the families of all American serviceman who had died as a result of war injuries. She promptly gave it to the Basilone family. Lena never remarried. She survived her husband by 54 years. When she died in 1999, Lena was still wearing the wedding ring her beloved “Johnny” had given her. Her grave is at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California. She had declined the government’s offer of a burial spot near her husband at Arlington.

How Basilone won the Medal of Honor THE President of the United States in the name of the Congress takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant John Basilone, United States Marine Corps, for service as set forth in the following citation:

US hero: A United States propaganda poster of John Basilone during the war. Basilone is remembered to this day in statues and war monuments. Resting place: John Basilone’s grave at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, US.

“For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry in action against enemy Japanese forces, above and beyond the call of duty, while serving with the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division in the Lunga Area, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on 24 and 25 October 1942. While the enemy was hammering at the marines’ defensive positions, Sergeant Basilone, in charge of two sections of heavy machine guns, fought valiantly to check the savage and determined assault. In a fierce frontal attack with the Japanese blasting his guns with grenades and mortar fire, one of Sergeant Basilone’s sections, with its gun crews, was put out of action, leaving only two men able to carry on. Moving an extra gun into position, he placed it in action, then, under continual fire, repaired another and personally manned it, gallantly holding his line until replacements arrived. A little later, with ammunition critically low and the supply lines cut off, Sergeant Basilone, at great risk of his life and in the face of continued enemy attack, battled his way through hostile lines with urgently needed shells for his gunners, thereby contributing in large measure to the virtual annihilation of a Japanese regiment. His great personal valour and courageous initiative were in keeping with the highest traditions of the US Naval Service." How Basilone won the Navy Cross THE President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross posthumously to Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone, United States Marine Corps, for service as set forth in the following citation: "For extraordinary heroism while serving as a Leader of a MachineGun Section, Company C, 1st Battalion, 27th Marines, 5th Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands, 19 February 1945. Shrewdly gauging the tactical situation shortly after landing when his company’s advance was held up by the concentrated fire of a heavily fortified Japanese blockhouse, Gunnery Sergeant Basilone boldly defied the smashing bombardment of heavy calibre fire to

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work his way around the flank and up to a position directly on top of the blockhouse and then, attacking with grenades and demolitions, single-handedly destroyed the entire hostile strong point and its defending garrison. Consistently daring and aggressive as he fought his way over the battle-torn beach and up the sloping, gun-studded terraces toward Airfield Number 1, he repeatedly exposed himself to the blasting fury of exploding shells and later in the day coolly proceeded to the aid of a friendly tank which had been trapped in an enemy mine field under intense mortar and artillery barrages, skilfully guiding the heavy vehicle over the hazardous terrain to safety, despite the overwhelming volume of hostile fire. In the forefront of the assault at all times, he pushed forward with dauntless courage and iron determination until, moving upon the edge of the airfield, he fell, instantly killed by a bursting mortar shell. Stouthearted and indomitable, Gunnery Sergeant Basilone, by his intrepid initiative, outstanding skill, and valiant spirit of selfsacrifice in the face of the fanatic opposition, contributed materially to the advance of his company during the early critical period of the assault, and his unwavering devotion to duty throughout the bitter conflict was an inspiration to his comrades and reflects the highest credit upon Gunnery Sergeant Basilone and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country. For the President, James Forrestal, Secretary of the Navy."

Sombre duty: Above, Lena Basilone taking part in the launch of the destroyer that bears the name of her late husband, war hero John Basilone. Below, the USS Basilone.

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Corner

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ACROSS 1. Apartment sharer 5. Desert the boat! (7,4) 11. Shocking 15. Male person 16. Actress, ... Thurman 17. Proverbs 19. Cartoon detective, Dick ... 21. Chamfer 23. Obliterated 25. Wax lyrical about 27. Go in front of 28. Beer 30. Dollop 31. Bee's liquid harvest 32. Food store 33. Deep laugh (2,2) 34. Pioneer 35. Nicotine plant 36. Stretched firm 38. Erode 40. Hotels 42. Wipes 44. Flying toy 45. Yours 46. Actor, ... Neeson 48. Sent on job 49. Masterpiece, Mona ... 50. Undeniable 51. Ruffle (hair) 52. Pitfall 53. Cotton spool 54. Parrot 55. Curry accompaniment 56. The Owl & The Pussycat writer, ... Lear 58. Refreshed (memory) (7,2) 59. Of race & culture 61. Greatly love 63. Neither 64. Misjudge 65. Lebanese timber 67. Light craft 69. US astronaut, ... "Buzz" Aldrin 71. Dumbfound 73. Supplementary 74. Actor, ... Poitier 76. Excavates (4,2) 78. Grovel, ... oneself 80. Curse 82. Th e Lincoln Lawyer actor, ... Phillippe 83. Brief inspection (4-3)

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177. Hunting hound 179. The N of NB 180. Says yes to 182. No good 183. Court doorkeeper 185. Tree-dwarfing art 187. Himalayan region 188. Room within roof 189. Banner 191. Korean karate, ... kwon do 192. CIA's Cold War foe (1,1,1) 193. Liqueur, creme ... (2,6) 194. Disillusions 195. Endures longer than

DOWN 1. Overwrought 2. Cry of discovery 3. Truants 4. Radiate 5. Deer horn 6. Modify 7. Hot air appliance 8. Peace prize 9. Linger 10. Young fowl 11. Sharp tooth 12. USA citizens 13. Idiot 14. Tiresome 18. Big all-day sucker 20. Fancy neckties 22. Star of Lou Grant (2,5) 24. Loathing 26. Blatant favouritism (3-9) 29. Treatment using essential oils 37. Director, ... Hitchcock 38. Highborn (4-4) 39. Queen hit, Bohemian ... 40. Plucky 41. Snoozers 43. Curved fruit 44. Actress, Deborah ... 47. Disputable 57. Transfer stickers 60. Earth's glacial period (3,3) 62. Excel 66. Gaunt 68. Requiring 69. Electric fish 70. Likable 72. Quirks of nature

73. Dilation 75. Small island 77. Nitrogen-rich crop-booster 79. Femme fatale 81. Beaver-built barrier 84. Twisting 85. Carbonated 86. Six-sided figure 87. Chewed 88. Carnival's driving amusements 90. Accosts 92. Social ills 95. Occasions 97. Ceylon, ... Lanka 101. I am, they ... 109. Song, Auld Lang ... 111. On the contrary 113. Actor, ... McGregor 115. Glowing coal 116. Take into custody 118. Duelling weapon 119. Universal ages 121. Turns inside-out 122. Coordinate (3,2) 124. Appealingly 126. Magazine retailers 129. Kidnapped 130. Incomes 131. Not faded 132. Impede 138. Delphi seer 139. Sausage dogs 143. Jets 144. Kimono-clad hostess 146. Animal den 149. Roll-top 155. Re-engage 157. Vaporise 159. Weirdest 161. Mistaken 165. Hitched (a ride) 169. Flourishes 171. Made snug home 172. Removes feathers from 175. Cylinders 176. Reveal secret (3,2) 177. Strand on sand (of whale) 178. Luxury car, ... Martin 181. Poker stake 184. Tramp 186. Author's alias, ... de plume 190. Irish organisation (1,1,1) ÂŠ Lovatts Puzzles

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Rosebud

Rosebud is a seaside town on the Mornington Peninsula, approximately 75 km southeast of the Melbourne city centre. It is a large beach-side town fronting Port Phillip, located between Rye and Dromana, and has a population of 12,501 Rosebud provides safe swimming beaches along its continuous stretch of sandy bay coastline, with the focal point being Rosebud Pier which it located opposite Jetty Road and extends about 300 metres into the water. • Originally known as Banksia Point, Rosebud began life as a fishing community in the early 1850s. On 2 June 1855, the cargo vessel Rosebud, owned by one of the colony's best known pastoralists Edward Hobson, was washed over the large sandbars and onto the beach. The burgeoning community made off with the cargo of damask and household goods, but the wreck remained for many years as the locals slowly stripped its hull to use in the construction of houses. It became commonplace to call the area "The Rosebud" in reference to the ship, which was shortened to "Rosebud" as the last vestiges of the ship disappeared. • Rosebud's commercial centre stretches along one side of about a 2 kilometre length of Point Nepean Road, with some shops separated from this wide thoroughfare by a service road. The shopping precinct features attractive garden strips, paved areas and several wood carvings of notable local identities from the past. • A notable feature of Rosebud's bay foreshore is a lack of commercial development. Most of the area between the coastal route of Point Nepean Road and the beach consists of community facilities, parkland and camping areas within sections of bushland. • A striking landmark in Rosebud is the bushy mountain peak of Arthurs Seat. It rises up in the distance behind the shops along Point Nepean Road and provides a scenic backdrop when viewed on Rosebud's beaches.

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• Rosebud covers an area of 1,051 square km. • The foreshore area of Rosebud is one of the largest camping areas on the peninsula. During the summer months the populations of Rosebud and Dromana can double is size. Making a very touristy feel. • Rosebud has a temperate coastal climate, and is usually several degrees cooler than Melbourne. The annual maximum mean temperature is 19.1 degrees C. • By the 1960s, Rosebud had emerged as the largest town on the southern peninsula, complete with a shopping centre and extensive sporting facilities. In time it became home to an increasing number of permanent residents, including 'sea change' retirees. • Some of the famous residents (permanent and holiday) of Rosebud were Judith Mavis Cock (Judith Durham), Arthur Boyd and William John Ferrier. Durham spent her first six summers in the weatherboard house that stood on the west side of Durham Place. It is well documented on many websites that Boyd, the 1995 Australian of the Year, launched his fabulous career as a painter from the age of 16 while living in Rosebud from 1936-9 with his grandfather. One of young Arthur's paintings was of the Burnhams' jetty at the end of Boneo Rd; it is reproduced in Peter Wilson's "On the Road to Rosebud" alongside photos of the jetty. Ferrier won acclaim from all over Australia, and probably a job in the lighthouse branch, because of his heroic rescue of two of the seven crewmen of the La Bella at Warrnambool.

COFFEE SAFARI Fresh brewed coffee is a must have for weekends away and Rosebud is a must visit destination with great coffee haunts around the town. Here are a few to check out when heading down to this pretty township.

THE HOLY BEAN CAFE 1489 Point Nepean Rd Hearty brekkie fare and tasting plates made with local produce served in a cosy, charming café and some of the best coffee in town.

THE CORNER CAFE 1455 Point Nepean Rd Great for a quick meal or a delicious coffee and relax in the unique café with a rich history.

D'ALIA'S BAKERY CAFÉ 1041 Point Nepean Road Great coffee in a casual dining setting with a large menu of hot and cold foods to choose from.

THE PIER CAFE 889 Point Nepean Rd Authentic Greek handmade cakes and pastries that go perfectly with their excellent coffee, or sit down to a full meal for something more substantial.

WHAT TO DO? There’s always something to do in the charming seaside township of Rosebud with its calm waters and white sandy beaches, great for boating, swimming and all water sports. Rosebud is the quintessential seaside village with a stretch of retail about 2km long, a shopping centre at either end with the beach right over the road. The focal point is Rosebud Pier which extends about 300 metres into the water and is a prime fishing spot. Rosebud is best known for the campground on the foreshore that has been a holiday favourite for generations of families. While there’s a big focus on the sea at Rosebud, there’s plenty more to see and do with great golf courses nearby, the wetlands, boutique shopping and cosmopolitan eateries. For the simpler life, don’t forget how much fun camping on the foreshore can be. Photography: Yanni

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PERFECT PASADERA By Melissa Walsh

3880 Frankston-Flinders Road Shoreham ‘PASADERA’

The proprety has mainly been used for cattle breeding by the owners and offers the perfect blend of country lifestyle with modern amenities, and luxury at every turn.

Mr French has owned the property since 2008, and decided to put the property on the market a couple of months ago due to he and his wife’s racing and equestrian commitments.

Featuring a stately manor of seven bedrooms, seven living areas plus fully self contained housekeeper’s quarters, pool, cabana complex with sauna, teppanyaki kitchen, floodlit synthetic grass tennis court and additional manager’s residences, this exciting property also addresses every need of the equestrian enthusiast with a stable complex, multiple day yards, arena and quality post and rail fencing, enhanced by excellent subdivision into numerous paddocks accessed by all weather gravel laneways. With an ornamental feature dam, 14 acre well established vineyard of

tretching out over 115 acres of gently undulating pasture and lush manicured grounds with breathtaking rural and ocean views, ‘Pasadera’ is a fully established working farm of unparalleled scale and scope. The property of racing identity Walter “Rusty” French is on the market for a figure of $14 million.

“There is nowhere else that I would rather be,” said Mr French. “However my wife and I have several other commitments and simply can't be here for enough time to enjoy the property.”

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Pinot and Chardonnay varieties (first harvest 1990), plus an awe inspiring barn complex spanning 1579 sqm, the superb property’s sophisticated infrastructure and breathtaking landscape offers both equestrian excellence and outstanding redevelopment potential (STCA) such as world class cellar door, winery or function facility for the visionary entrepreneur. Inspection strictly by appointment. Listing agent, Michael Parker says the property is the ultimate lifestyle pad.

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