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Greys graze unfazed EASTERN grey kangaroos love living at Seawinds Gardens atop Arthurs Seat – even when it’s raining cats and dogs. It’s one of the safest places for roos on the peninsula given the pressure of development and the recent trend of building wildlife-proof fences. Many peninsula residents take their interstate and international visitors to the gardens to see the mob of roos. Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to guarantee sightings. A big advantage of living in a mob is the sentinel system. While others graze, one kangaroo may sense a threat. It will sit upright and investigate. If it senses danger it will flee and the others will be close behind. The eastern grey is Australia’s second-largest roo after the red kangaroo. Eastern greys have silverygrey to dusky greyish-brown woolly fur. An adult male can be 2.2 metres tall and weigh 60kg. Females can be 1.8 metres tall. Seawinds Gardens was established by Sir Thomas and Lady Travers after 1946. It was bought by the state government in 1975. Picture: Yanni
Green light for RACV resort Mike Hast mike@mpnews.com.au THE shire council approved the controversial $135 million RACV resort expansion at Cape Schanck at its meeting on Monday night last week in front of a packed and sometimes unruly gallery dominated by resort opponents. Just four councillors were needed to approve the development, which was first publicly proposed in mid-2013. The council was reduced from 11 to seven councillors with three absent
(Tim Wood, whose ward covers the resort, Lynn Bowden and Hugh Fraser) and one declaring a conflict of interest and leaving the council chamber, Graham Pittock (who has shares in the National Golf Club, which adjoins the RACV property). Voting on the project had been delayed twice since May with councillors who belong to the RACV Club worried about conflict of interest. The council sought a ruling from local government minister Natalie Hutchins but she told them to get their own legal advice.
Voting for the resort were Antonella Celi, David Garnock, David Gibb and Anne Shaw. Against were the mayor Bev Colomb, Andrew Dixon and Tim Rodgers. A report to the council from planner Arthur Cooksley stated it was “recognised that the proposed hotel/resort building is a substantial built form, presenting as a five-storey building from most aspects, with the exception of the aspect facing towards Trent Jones Drive, which presents as a seven-storey building”.
This was the main objection of opponents, many of whom live close to the proposed building. A dozen spoke at the meeting with one saying the building “sits starkly above the ground as an intrusive and dominating element” and was “entirely at odds with the design philosophies which have informed 30 years of development at the resort”. Mr Cooksley said homes in the precinct were limited to eight metres high but this rule did not apply to the resort. Objector Ian Renwick conducted a survey of residents and others, and said
240 had responded with 82 per cent against the proposal and 18 for. Objector Irene Wyld, chair of Moonah Estate Owners Corporation, said she represented 70 residents in the estate, a third of the allotments in the precinct. She was concerned about the resort’s size and noise late at night. She said the RACV had missed an opportunity to create a lower building and win support of all residents. Debbie Withers of Friends of Cape Schanck said she represented 40 residents. Continued Page 12
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Award recognises artist’s work INDIGENOUS artist Bob Kelly, of Rye, was named Artist of the Year at the annual NAIDOC Ball at Mornington Racecourse on Friday 3 July. The event heralded the start of NAIDOC Week, a major happening on the Indigenous calendar, with events across the country celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contributions to our way of life. This year’s theme was: “We all stand on sacred ground – learn, respect and celebrate”. Djirri Djirri dancers performed traditional dance, accompanied by the didgeridoo, before the crowd of 250. Among the guests were Mornington Peninsula mayor Cr Bev Colomb, Cr Tim Rodgers, shire CEO Carl Cowie and Frankston councillor Darrel Taylor. Mr Kelly said later that he had been painting and drawing “since I was a kid, before I even started school”. “The women would be beading and weaving and handing me drawing materials and I took to it very easily,” he said. “I stopped creating art when I was
a teenager after being told my art would get me nowhere. It wasn't until I became a single dad in my 40s that I started my art work again. Now you can't stop me. “I use various mediums, oil and carving. I make didgeridoos and boomerangs from local gum and tea tree and do limestone and bone carving.” He also illustrates children’s books and paints on canvas as well as running workshops for schools and business groups. Mr Kelly received a plaque, framed certificate and $50 voucher. “After all these years this is my first award,” he said. His works are on sale at Baluk Arts, 6 Bruce St, Mornington. Other major awards went to elder Aunty Yvonne Luke, community member Wenzel Carter, Tommy Corrigan (sports), Skyla Lauch (youth), non-indigenous Gerard Cook and Aboriginal organisation, Willum Warrain. Night out: Artist of the year Bob Kelly is pictured enjoying the ball with his daughter, Jacinta. Picture: Lucy Deitz
Federal $6m for threatened species Mike Hast mike@mpnews.com.au GOOD news for the endangered hooded plover and other species last week with environment minister and Flinders MP Greg Hunt announcing a fiveyear threatened species strategy that will see $6.6 million spent on killing two million feral cats and creating new safe havens for native animals. It is an attempt to save 20 mammal, 20 bird and 30 plant species at risk of extinction. On the bird list is the hooded plover, which breeds in South Australia and Victoria, including on Mornington Peninsula beaches and foreshores where just four birds out of 150 eggs survived to flying stage during the 2014-15 breeding season. There are fewer than 600 hooded plovers left in Victoria. The announcement came a week after The News reported that the final two hooded plover chicks to hatch on the peninsula this season died just days before they were able to fly, one killed by a dog and one by drowning, possibly frightened into the water when its mate was attacked. The first death
Some relief: Adult hooded plovers flock on St Andrews Beach. The federal government is promising $6.6 million to save threatened mammal, plant and bird species including the little birds that breed with limited success on peninsula beaches. Picture: Yanni
was confirmed by an autopsy done at Deakin University. Mr Hunt announced the plan at a threatened species conference at Melbourne Zoo last Thursday where he said: “We are drawing a line in the sand today which says ‘on our watch, in our time, no more species extinction’.” The first 12 mammals are the numbat, mala, mountain pygmy-possum, greater bilby, golden bandicoot, brushtailed rabbit-rat, eastern bettong, western quoll, Kangaroo Island dunnart, eastern barred bandicoot, leadbeater’s possum (Victoria’s faunal emblem) and central rock-rat. Mr Hunt announced a list of 12
birds to benefit from “priority action”. “I want to bring these birds back far enough from the brink to survive in the wild long-term.” They are the helmeted honeyeater (Victoria’s bird emblem), hooded plover, eastern bristlebird, regent honeyeater, Mallee emu-wren, plainswanderer, night parrot, Alligator Rivers yellow chat, Norfolk Island’s green parrot and boobook owl. “The orange-bellied parrot and western ground parrot will benefit from emergency interventions,” Mr Hunt said. The remaining eight species of mammals and eight species of birds will be identified over the next 12 months in
consultation with the community, Mr Hunt said. Last month Mr Hunt ordered his Threatened Species Commissioner Gregory Andrews to prepare an “urgent strategic response” to deal with a disease that threatens to decimate the last 50 orange-bellied parrots in the wild. Two-thirds of 30 birds born in the wild last summer in Tasmania have been diagnosed with common beak and feather disease, also known as Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease, which can kill young birds and adults with a weak immune system. This is the parrot that once graced the saltmarsh shores of Western Port and became famous as a political football when its endangered status was blamed for delaying a wind farm in Gippsland in 2006 and the proposed marina expansion at Yaringa boat harbour near Somerville in 2012. It is sometimes seen at the Western Treatment Plant near Werribee but has not been seen on the peninsula since 1987. The threatened species plan has received a cautious welcome from environment groups given that the federal government is in the process of handing powers associated with the federal
Environmental Protection & Biodiversity Conservation Act to the states, which many have said will weaken environmental protection. The government has also removed all funding from the Australian Environmental Defenders Office, a network of public interest lawyers that supports the work of environment groups. Mr Hunt said all states and territories had agreed to list the feral cat as a harmful pest. Two million will be killed by 2020 by shooting or poisoning. Some groups said $6.6 million was not enough and questioned the lack of any stricter controls on habitat loss. Kelly O’Shanassy of the Australian Conservation Foundation urged the government to commit more money. “Threatened species recovery work is run on the smell of an oily rag. The new money is welcome, but funding remains inadequate,” she said. “The strategy also fails to meaningfully address the biggest threat to threatened species and ecological communities – the loss and fragmentation of habitat – either through investment in new protected areas or by safeguarding existing critical places.”
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Call for ‘urgent’ talks over port’s future Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire is calling for an “urgent meeting” with the state government over the effects of its plans to lease the Port of Melbourne. Under the terms of the lease being considered by the government, it will promise not to allow another competitive port to be built for at least 50 years, effectively ending plans for a container port at Hastings. Instead, the government wants Hastings to be used as a “bulk” port, adding processed brown coal to the existing trade in petroleum products and natural gas. The call for talks by the shire comes after similar concerns raised by Frankston Council. However, while Mornington Peninsula and Frankston councils try to convince the government not to abandon Hastings, the Shire of Bass is arguing from a different perspective. Bass, too, is writing to the government, to stress its opposition to expansion of the port at Hastings. It also plans on making a submission to Infrastructure Victoria (which will investigate options for a new port) outlining the costs to the region’s economy and environment of a container port at Hastings. Mornington Peninsula mayor Cr Bev Colomb last week said expanding the Port of Hastings “has significant employment and economic benefits for the southeast region of Melbourne”. The decision to seek urgent talks with the government was adopted with little discussion at the council’s meeting Monday 15 July under the “urgent business” part of the meeting. The council’s action comes more than eight months after Labor won government and an election campaign where Labor signalled its preference for the state’s next container port to be built in Port Phillip and not Western Port. Frankston Council – which had billed itself as the logical commercial hub of an expanded port at Hastings – has already expressed its concerns to the government. “A long-term lease will effectively kill off the Port of Hastings expansion for the foreseeable future, and that means killing off a major employment boost in our region,” Frankston mayor Cr Sandra Meyer said (“Frankston lobbying for port at Hastings”, The News, 14/7/15). “In addition, if the Port of Melbourne remains our state’s only major port, further destructive dredging will be necessary at the Port Phillip Heads to cater
For and against: While Mornington Peninsula and Frankston councils are calling for the state government to develop the Port of Hastings, Bass Coast Shire says enough is enough, and warns a bigger port will be a loss for the environment and the economy. for larger container ships, potentially having a serious impact on the Mornington Peninsula tourism industry.” Cr Colomb is also opposed to further dredging in Port Phillip and its impact “on our beaches and coastline, the marine environment and sea life”. Neither council appears to acknowledge that dredging is required to establish a major port at Hastings in close proximity to wetlands, which Australia has an international obligation to protect. It has been estimated that a container port at Hastings would require 24 million cubic metres of dredging to provide access to the estimated 4.5 kilometres of concrete wharves. On Friday Cr Colomb said the shire wanted a “green” port in Western Port, “operating to world-best environmental standards”. “Council has always supported the development of a green port that has no negative impacts on Western Port,” Cr Colomb said. “We have not been consulted or informed about any alternate possible uses of the port, and any such proposals would need to be thoroughly worked through with council’s and the community’s active involvement.” Westernport and Peninsula Protection Council says in its latest newsletter that dust from processing brown coal for export at Hastings could “disrupt [the existing plants of] Esso and BlueScope and the township of Hastings”. Since coming to power, the Labor
government has scaled down the activities of Port of Hastings Development Authority, cutting staff from close to 100 to about 12. The government has instructed those left at the authority to concentrate on increasing opportunities to use Hastings as a “bulk” port. This year Western Port is expected to be used by 50 ships involved in the export and import of bulk petroleum and liquefied natural gas. While previously reluctant in the absence of a definite plan to comment on the environmental effects of a major port at Hastings, Flinders MP and federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt last month joined fellow Liberal state Opposition Leader Matthew Guy in highlighting the damaging effects of blasting Port Phillip Heads to accommodate larger ships. However, the state government has not suggested blasting to deepen existing shipping channels, and transport experts have repeatedly stated that the world’s largest ships will never be sent to Port Phillip. In September 2014 Mr Hunt told The News that Bay West “would be the largest dredging and blasting proposal in the last 30 years”. “There is currently no proposal to assess regarding the Port of Hastings, but if one were put forward, it would have to be assessed by what is likely to be one of Australia’s most comprehensive environmental impact statements under federal law.”
One year before that and weeks before he was made environment minister, Mr Hunt said he believed “the port expansion will be an important boost to Hastings and Western Port in terms of jobs and investment but it must be carried out under strict environmental conditions”. “Western Port is of huge environmental significance and we have a duty to ensure that any development is carried out sensitively,” he said. “A consideration of Australia’s international obligations under the Ramsar Convention would be included in the environmental impact studies carried out before any work on the expansion began.
“The planned expansion of the Port of Hastings would have to undergo rigorous environmental assessment at both state and federal levels before any sort of construction work could begin. Both levels of government would have to be satisfied that all potential environmental impacts could be minimised or negated.” Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors say they want to talk to the state government about its plans for the future development of the Port of Hastings and a long-term lease of the Port of Melbourne. They are “strongly opposed to any future deepening or widening of the shipping channels or The Heads in Port Phillip” and do not want to see Hastings “excluded as an option for further expansion as a direct result of” leasing the Port of Melbourne. “We really need some direction from the state government about their longterm plans, both for Hastings and the Port of Melbourne,” Cr Colomb said. “If the Port of Melbourne is to be Melbourne’s only port for the next 70 years, it will require significant dredging and deepening of The Heads and [Port Phillip] bay. Council is deeply concerned about the impact that dredging will have on the bay.” Cr Colomb said it was “important that all stakeholders have an opportunity to have their views heard and their concerns addressed”. “The bay is a vital part of the peninsula’s environmental, social and economic fabric and we must ensure it is protected and enhanced for future generations.” Although the Port of Hastings Development Authority is left with just a skeleton staff, Cr Colomb said council wanted the government “to commit to finalising the Port of Hastings studies, building on the work that has already been undertaken”.
United against family violence THE Luke Batty Foundation and Mornington Freemasons are joining forces to combat family violence. Lodge Master Edy Wilfling said the Freemasons had been supporting community groups on the peninsula for 125 years and wanted to raise $125,000 for the Luke Batty Foundation, which was established last year after his tragic death. “Everyone in Australia was hugely affected by the manner in which Luke was killed and communities from far and wide responded generously by sending his mum, Rosie, hundreds of cards, beautiful flowers, and donations large and small,” he said.
Now, Lodge members have created “Lewis the Bear” to assist in fund raising efforts. “We wanted to develop a symbol that is warm, friendly and that people of all ages can relate to, as well as creating long-term awareness of domestic violence,” Mr Wilfling said. Support is also coming from View Club, women’s networking groups, and local businesses keen to support the Luke Batty Foundation and raise awareness of family violence. Mr Wilfling said he had spoken with Ms Batty – Australian of the Year 2015 – and said she was thrilled to have support from Freemasons.
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Neil Walker neil@mpnews.com.au RIDE-SHARING business Uber has highlighted a lack of public transport options across the Mornington Peninsula in a submission to the state government asking for its controversial uberX service to be legalised. US based Uber, backed by corporate giants such as Google and investment bank Goldman Sachs, launched its unregulated uberX service across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula late last year (‘Uber’s arrival challenges taxi operators’, The News 20/1/15). Licenced taxi operators and drivers are angry that authorities have failed to stop Uber operating illegally in Victoria although the Taxi Services Commission has charged 11 Uber drivers with allegedly driving “a commercial passenger vehicle” without a licence. The test case in the Melbourne Magistrates Court has been delayed several times and is expected to resume later this month. Uber sent a 47-page submission to Transport Minister Jacinta Allan late last week urging the Labor state government to “create a licence class for ridesharing” to licence Uber drivers who list their details for passengers to book paid car journeys via the uberX app for smartphones. Uber spruiked its ridesharing option as a boon for the peninsula’s economy during the peak summer tourism season. “The population of the Mornington Peninsula is usually about 154,000 residents but over the summer period
Talk turns nasty A RYE cafe proprietor got a shock when the female ‘customer’ with whom she was speaking said suddenly: “Sorry to do this, I have a knife – this is a hold up.” The attempted robbery in Point Nepean Rd happened about 1.30pm, Sunday 12 July. Crime Prevention Officer Julie Simpson, of Rosebud police, said the victim ran into another cafe for help while the offender, late 30s, solid build, dark hair, left without stealing anything. No one else was in the cafe at the time. Anyone with information should call Rosebud police on 5986 0444.
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can swell to a population size of 250,000,” its submission stated. “The area is only served by 96 taxis and limited public transport. This makes it difficult to meet the needs of the tourist population.” Uber said its 50 “partner vehicles on the road” provided rides to more than 20,000 people on the peninsula over the summer months to and from events such as the Portsea Polo. “The peninsula is held back due to its size and a lack of public transport options,” the submission claimed. Uber says it can “be an effective last mile for public transport … where public transport is not available or where services are limited”. A spokesperson for acting Transport Minister Luke Donnellan said the Andrews government has set up a Taxi and Hire Car Ministerial forum to hear submissions from taxi operators and passenger advocacy groups. A working group is expected to report back to the fo-
rum later this month. “The working group that is looking at ride-share services reports back to the forum later this month, and we will take into account the information provided there in our detailed consideration of this important issue,” the spokesperson said. Last month Liberal opposition leader Matthew Guy publicly backed Uber’s ridesharing offering and said it should be “a top priority” for the Andrews government to regulate the uberX service. “It’s not about replacing cabs,” Mr Guy said. While its uberX service remains unregulated, there are concerns about a lack of public liability insurance should passengers or drivers be injured in a car accident. Uber stakeholder Google has not waited for ridesharing to be regulated in Australia before advertising Uber’s service. The internet search firm includes Uber trips as a transport option when searching for directions using Google Maps.
TWO houses in Truman’s Rd, Rye, were threatened by flood from a burst water main late Monday night last week. One family opted to move out for the night while a member of the other family chose to stay. Senior Sergeant Andrew Horsecroft, of Rosebud police, said water “almost reached floor level” of the houses near the corner of Broadway. He said roads out front were damaged by the rising water levels exacerbated by waterlogged soil. CFA and SES officers and South-East Water workers erected traffic barricades to deter motorists. Power to the immediate area was cut off until later next day.
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Divisive freeway servo set to open Mike Hast mike@mpnews.com.au
Cold comfort: Heather Dwyer, left, Breck Curtis, Ashleigh Dobson, Jade Bell and Stephanie Byrne will sleep out to highlight youth homelessness and raise money for Fusion Australia at a Sleep In Your Car fundraiser early next month. Picture: Yanni
Sleep out for homeless nightmare HOMELESSNESS is a growing concern across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. SalvoCare records show there were 2,200 “unique clients” seeking emergency housing in Frankston in 2012-13 and 600 “repeat clients”. Volunteer organisation Community Support Frankston reports 444 people with no fixed address needed help from the agency last year, up from 292 in 2013. Christian Youth and Community group Fusion Australia is turning the spotlight on the problem of youth homelessness with a fundraiser that also aims to show people what it means to sleep out in rough conditions. A ‘Sleep In Your Car’ fundraiser will be held at Mornington Park early next month to raise awareness of youth homelessness. Sponsored participants will give up the comfort of their bed for one night to raise money for Fusion’s work
with local youth at risk. Fundraising and resource manager Stephanie Byrne hopes Frankston and peninsula residents will gain an insight into the troubled lives of those less fortunate. “We’re encouraging people to give up their bed for a night to help someone else find theirs.” Former Melburnian of the year, Brendan Nottle of The Salvation Army, will give a keynote address to describe what homelessness on the peninsula looks like, within the wider context of Australia. The ‘Sleep in your car’ fundraiser will take place from 5.30pm on Friday 7 August at Mornington Park, Schnapper Point Drive, Mornington. Entry is $5 but is free for participants who choose to sleep out in their car overnight. See sleepinyourcar.com.au for full details.
THE southbound freeway service centre on Peninsula Link at Baxter is scheduled to open on Thursday. It will end controversy that has lasted more than five years and saw Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors butt heads with the well-connected developer AA Holdings as well as former roads minister Terry Mulder and former planning minister Matthew Guy, who approved an amendment to the shire’s planning scheme to enable the centres to be built and ignored the shire council’s desire to stop commercial buildings in the green wedge. The southbound servo is a “twin” and its northbound version will likely open in December. The two centres are costing the developer about $30 million including two new lanes on a freeway bridge as well as on and off ramps. The project is costing AA Holdings more than first anticipated as the freeway builder, the Southern Way consortium and its construction contractor Abigroup, built a four-lane bridge at Baxter even though the service centres were in the original plan. Southern Way was under enormous financial and political pressure to complete the freeway on time and had lost crucial weeks due to wet weather. State government agency Linking Melbourne Authority kicked off the service centres controversy in mid-2010 when it sought a company to build and operate the twin outlets. LMA managed the construction of Peninsula Link, which started in February 2010 and was finished in January 2013. The service centres were due to open at the
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Cameras stop ‘drive-offs’ THE southbound service centre at Baxter has a system to stop so-called petrol drive-offs, people paying for fuel but driving off without paying. Many service station owners factor the losses into their operations and police are rarely called but AA Holdings has been installing Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems at its freeway service centres such as at Officer on the Princes Highway. The system uses both long-range and short-range cameras. All vehicle number plates are read and checked as they enter the fuel pump forecourt. A warning system alerts staff of known drive-off offenders and stolen number plates before they ever arrive at the pump. The system is connected to a national database. Potential drive-offs can see that their number plate is being monitored on a screen, making them think twice about committing an offence. The system also “catches” people who have failed to pay on a previous occasion or occasions. ANPR systems have been used by Victoria Police for several years to identify unregistered cars and are being used more than ever now that Victorian vehicles do not have registration stickers on windscreens. The United Kingdom has had ANPR systems for more than a decade to stop drive-offs but they are also used to automatically stop unregistered and uninsured cars being filled with fuel. Drivers can only fill their cars with fuel once the camera has captured and logged the vehicle’s number plate.
Wedge servos: The controversial freeway service centres on Peninsula Link at Baxter. The southbound one, top, is set to open this week and its northbound “twin” with its own wetlands will be ready by December. Picture: Gary Sissons
into the exit to the freeway from the southbound FSC, which objectors and shire officers said was not long enough for trucks and towing vehicles to attain a safe speed to rejoin the freeway. The council wanted a path so pedestrians walking to the FSCs were not tempted to cross the freeway. It also wanted “adequate noise protection, control of litter, and security for the directly adjoining landowners”. Mr Guy said he wrote to the council on 31 August 2013 and received no reply. He approved
the scaled-down version of the FSCs in February 2014, just days before the council discussed the matter at its 24 February meeting. Mr Guy said the council had had since August to comment and that the scaled-down proposal “had the support of shire officers”. He dealt with the matter under a planning law known as A20 part 5 intervention. The council said the servos would “adversely impact the economic vitality of other activity centres on the Mornington Peninsula” as the pro-
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Sheoak has super powers: wildlife group A NATIVE tree that feeds a range of animals, is a gardener’s best friend, and suppresses weed growth sounds too good to be true but these are just some of the attributes of the casuarina known as sheoak. The species is the focus of the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife’s “Backyard Buddies” program. The sheoak has super powers, says Susanna Bradshaw, CEO of the foundation. “It feeds a range of animals from endangered birds to mammals and even caterpillars. “The roots of the sheoak are a gardener’s best friend because they
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n They are very fast growers so won’t stay small for long. “Have you ever wondered why your local bushland, particularly in winter, seems to turn into a patchwork of red and green from time to time? It can look like some of the trees are dying off but this is the male sheoaks releasing their red pollen,” Ms Bradshaw said. “As Australia’s population continues to grow and bushland is making way for urban development, it is becoming more important to offer safe refuges for plants and animals in our own backyards. That is exactly where the sheoak can help.
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Super plant: Left, drooping sheoak. Picture: Tony Dudley. Centre, a glossy black cockatoo eating a sheoak seed. Picture: Ian Sanderson. Right, sheoak flower. Picture: Margaret Donald
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MP takes to the road for charity Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au FLINDERS MP and Environment Minister Greg Hunt is scheduled to begin his fourth 500 kilometre walk around his electorate this week – this time hoping to raise at least $25,000 for autism research. Although he’ll be out of his office for nearly three weeks, any urgent business from Canberra or affecting Australia’s environment will be handled by Mr Hunt while he is on the road. Members of his staff will also be on the road providing support during the walk. Mr Hunt’s first 500km sponsored electorate walk in 2004 raised
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$65,000 for diabetes research, a second walk for diabetes in 2007 raised $55,000 and his third third walk in 2011 raised $35,864 for the Abacus Learning Centre in Hastings and Autism Victoria. “The main reason for my walk is to increase awareness about autism and
to get people talking in the community about what they can do to support people with autism,” Mr Hunt, who is also Environment Minister, said last week. “With more than 230,000 Australians affected by autism, most people know someone who is impacted, whether it is a nephew, brother, aunt, grandchild, friend or colleague. “During the 19-day walk I will also be raising funds to support Abacus Learning Centre in Hastings and Amaze (Autism Victoria).” A spokeswoman for Mr Hunt said he would be managing his Environment portfolio while on the road. “If anything urgent needs to be attended to he will receive deliveries from Canberra and staff and manage accordingly,” Mr Hunt’s electorate communications officer Samantha
Robin said. “As a local MP, the main responsibility of Greg and his staff is to support the community, which is what the walk is about. All proceeds go to autism, which is an important community issue. “Greg is using his own car as a support vehicle, so he will just get in it at the end point of the walk each day and drive himself home.” This procedure will be broken when he walks French and Phillip islands where he will stay overnight. The not-for-profit Abacus needs new premises and money raised during the walk will “assist in ensuring the building meets the necessary standards”. Mr Hunt wants family members and friends of anyone suffering from autism to join him and share their story
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MARDIE Akers, of Rosebud, is one of the Victorian branch of the Australian Lace Guild members exhibiting works and demonstrating lace making at the Melbourne Craft and Quilt Fair later this week. Ms Akers, a member for
30 years, joined after developing arthritis in her thumbs and finding crochet and knitting difficult. Once she tried lace making she was hooked. The craft and quilt fair runs 23-26 July at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Picture: Yanni
RACV resort gets the go ahead Continued from Page 1 “Thirty metres is too high and is not of a colour that complements the existing landscape both natural and built form,” she said. “A lower building was suggested by the Office of the Victorian Government Architect,” Ms Withers said. “We are also concerned about noise, light and overshadowing as well as increased traffic, all of which impact on the local amenity and will change the coastal village nature of Cape Schanck.” Ms Withers was critical of the minimal community consultation that had occurred. Objector Ken McNamara said if the council approved the resort, it would open the floodgates for developers to construct other large buildings on the peninsula but this was later refuted by Arthur Cooksley who said the resort precinct was covered by a special planning scheme that allowed the 30-metre resort. “The resort will be a towering edifice that will be glaring and staring into our bedroom,” he said. “Most in the community welcome the redevelopment for the economic benefits it will bring but do not welcome the prospect of this oversized building dominating the skyline.” Objector John Quinn said he was speaking for residents in National Drive. “The proposed seven-level building will be more than 10 metres above the adjacent ridge line and be visible from Portsea.” RACV Cape Schanck manager Conleth Roche said the RACV had 54,000 members on the peninsula. He said the club had been working with the shire and “local community” since 2008 when a master plan was produced. “The region badly needs employment and our project will attract more conferences to the peninsula,” he said. Mr Roche said the building had been sited be-
tween two ridges, had two floors underground, indoor loading bays and was 10 per cent slimmer than first proposed, eliciting groans from the gallery and a warning from meeting chair Bev Colomb. He said the RACV would not be applying for an extra floor, as some objectors had feared after this occurred at RACV’s Torquay resort. He said it was unlikely that the resort would have 650 people on site at once, which is permitted under the planning document approved by former planning minister Matthew Guy last year. Mr Roche said the resort’s night manager and security would suppress excessive noise from customers. Mr Cooksley said the resort would create 476 full-time jobs during construction, with up to 120 full-time jobs after completion. “It will provide an annual economic impact of $11.7 million and support an additional 93 jobs in the shire.” Tracey Cooper, chair of the peninsula’s tourism board, said the resort would enable tourism on the peninsula to grow during the off season, a rare opportunity. Late last week, Nepean MP Martin Dixon said the resort was “a visionary project that will frame our local economy, tourism and jobs market for the next 50 years”. “While I am sympathetic to residents’ concerns that were raised with my office over recent months, the reality is that the proposal has been deemed by councillors, independent architects and council officers to satisfy the conditions and requirements of the planning scheme,” he said. “I hope all councillors and ratepayers will unite behind the project and rebuild the reputation of the Mornington Peninsula as a safe and stable investment location. We need external investment to help build a sustainable local economy that is able to provide for our needs now and well into the future.”
Seafarers: Whales which make their way along the coast are a winter attraction for tourists while their sightings are being recorded on Google maps and the Facebook page Two Bays Whale Project. Picture: Renee de Bondt
Whales arrive, and leave, in record numbers Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au IT has been a record year for whale sightings in and around Western Port. Nearly 80 sightings of mostly humpback whales have been reported in the bay, from near Crib Point, Phillip Island and Sea Rocks. Others have been spotted off Mornington Peninsula surf beaches. With the whale spotting season ending next month (August) Dolphin Research Institute executive director Jeff Weir said the increasing number of whales “is consistent with the
population of humpback whales still recovering from the days of commercial whaling”. The whales have provided a pleasant added extra for passengers on the French Island ferry as well as proving a boon to tourism. Mikala Peters, education and environmental officer with Phillip Islandbased Wildlife Coast Cruises, said good sea conditions from mid-June had enabled them to show passengers “spot numerous pods of Humpback whales as they travel along Bass Coast and into Western Port on their way to Queensland”.
Ms Peters said the sightings included two killer whales. She said whales had been sighted during whale and seal watching cruises off Cat Bay, Ventnor, Red Rocks, Cowes and off French Island on seven different occasions. Some trips had recorded up to four sightings. “With approximately 560 people on the Whale Hotline network, awareness of sightings is high and locals and visitors alike have a very good chance of seeing whale blows from shore,” Ms Peters said. Mr Weir said researchers had noted changes in the patterns and timing of
aspects of the whales’ migration up the east coast. “It might be that we are seeing the result of greater numbers of whales where some individuals are doing different things,” he said. “At the same time we are seeing changes in the distribution of other marine species around our coast, so this could also be symptomatic of much wider environmental changes.” Both Mr Weir and Ms Peters said it was important that people in boats remember not to approach whales closer than 200 metres. “This is both to respect the whales and also keep people safe,” Mr Weir
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LETTERS Out of the picture I am filled with conflicted feelings while writing this letter. Having just received the latest copy of Flinders MP Greg Hunt’s Flinders Community News and, being quite impressed with the quality of the publication and the account given of his various involvements, one is left with a feeling of productive goodwill. However, what concerns me greatly is the complete absence of the “big picture” issues, particularly in relation to his being our national Minister for the Environment. Somewhere in his personal journey, among all the political clamour and debate, he seems to have lost sight of the whole purpose of taking upon himself the responsibilities of being our national environment representative. I have had the pleasure of seeing Mr Hunt with his family in our local community but am left feeling angry with him. He is a well-educated man, filled with youth and vigour, yet continues to be under the influence of people and ideas which belong to an age which is history. Mr Hunt’s children deserve a dad who not only believes in the reality of human induced environmental degradation, but who is using his education to fight this awful phenomenon of global pollution and the neanderthals who would try to deny our complicity. On page 8 of his newsletter, he seems to suggest that UNESCO has given a big tick of approval for the state of the Great Barrier Reef. But, and it’s a big but, he should know that this is disingenuous because UNESCO has warned that all is not well; that it will be keeping a watching brief because it has real concerns for the reef and its future health. “I love renewable energy.” Mr Hunt felt it necessary to make this comment just this week. Yet his government has, step by step, continued to disassemble the very structures deemed necessary to achieve the best possible outcomes for the renewable energy market. A highly regarded investment analyst, Kobal Bhavnagri, recently suggested that prospective investors were confused by the Australian government’s ideologically driven agenda. I too am both perplexed and disillusioned by its indefensible position, which is putting at risk the world’s future liveability and hence a healthy world for Mr Hunt’s children and my grandchildren’s future. Robert Boundy, Mt Martha
Coal before food With destruction of some of Australia's most productive farmland likely as a result of the fast track approval by Environment Minister and Flinders MP Greg Hunt of the $1.2 billion Shenhua Watermark coal mine in New South Wales - a 35-square-kilometre open pit coal mine - we now have a new economic decision criteria. Where it was relatively easy to understand the logic of the economic decision relative to “Guns or Butter”, the current “Coal or Food” economic decision is much more puzzling and therefore presents quite a paradox. We now have economic policies that trade our future to provide food for ourselves for a mineral that is becoming rapidly obsolete (coal). While this federal government is stifling industries and jobs of the future by cutting support for the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, investment in renewable energy around the world has
doubled, tripled, and even quadrupled. Investment is Australia is down 88 per cent. These new restrictions on renewable energy could well see investment go into negative number in these industries and jobs of the future. The rest of the world is on a light speed road map of reducing its dependence on fossil fuels and universities and pension funds are divesting themselves from tens of billions of dollars of fossil fuel investments worldwide. Throughout the developed world many new home loans are with banks that are free of fossil fuel funds and billions of dollars of loans are being refinanced from fossil fuel friendly banks to fossil fuel free banks. Utility customers are switching in droves from fossil fuel based utilities to fossil fuel free utilities. Get-Up in its values alignment partnership with Powershop has already converted more than 12,000 people in Victoria from fossil fuel utilities and is now just opening its marketing efforts in NSW. This government continues to support an industry (coal) with its imminent death no longer in doubt with subsidies to the tune of $10 billion a year and has now sunk to the level that it is jeopardising our future ability to feed ourselves. I only despair when in 2035 and there are no coal jobs that we can adapt to eating cheap coal to survive, as there will be a lot of it available and food will be too expensive having to be imported from other countries. We had better like our coal cold as we will not be able to cook it as the cost of utilities will be out of reach for the average unemployed Australian. Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach
Down and dusted In 2010 I attended an Australia wide gathering of field naturalist members in Chinchilla, Queensland and one of the places visited was a newly completed coal fired power station. We were not permitted to leave the bus but were shown the main features of the complex, including the conveyor belt which brought the coal to the furnaces. We were told that of the three dairy farms, A, B, and C side by side, the power company purchased A and C but not B. This dairy farmer discovered that his milk was turned down by the purchaser because his milk was contaminated with coal dust. The power company refused to compensate him, nor prevent the coal dust floating on to his farm. Farmers in NSW near the proposed Shenaua Coal Mine in the Liverpool Plains will, if this proposal goes ahead, face the same problem. Australia urgently needs a Minister for the Environment, not against it. We also need to insist on a bond from any future such proposal based on the economic value of the land as a food producer for, say a 1000 years. This bond would pay to return the country to its original fertility should the mining company not do so, or goes bankrupt. Naturally, the bond would have to be in trillions of dollars. Peter Strickland, Balnarring
Sign of injury In January 2010 I received neck and back injuries following a collision between a bus and a car where Mark St, Rosebud enters Kennington Rd.
I believe proper signs would have prevented this. I find it hard to accept after all this time that nothing has been done, as this incident destroyed my quality of life. Keith Bartlett, Rosebud South
Truly inspirational All in all I was totally blown away by the people from all over the Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne and in fact as far as NSW who attended my book launch in Hastings last month (‘Taking control of life for the better’, The News 2/6/15). There were well over 100 guests with some spilling out on to the street. Thanks to Natalie Petersen and her staff at Petersens Bookstore. The event was made possible by creating a safe and supportive space. The message in my book From Misery to Mastery: Journey to Freedom and Empowerment is a clear one for women experiencing or having experienced adversity such as family violence: they can get out and come out on top. They do not deserve to be mistreated and our children must be shown it is not the way to live. People like Rosie Batty and everyone in our community are all just drops in the ocean, but if we all pull together to shine a light on this, we can create a ripple effect and move towards peaceful and respectful communities. It is my mission, through my book, to be the voice for those women who have lost theirs, to take back the control of their lives again, and to make a stand against this global epidemic. Ruth Cyster-Stuettgen, Ferntree Gully
Safety on the farm It is a well-known fact that agriculture is a highrisk profession. What is less well known is that farmers are far more likely to die at work than workers in any other industry. Despite agriculture employing less than three per cent of Victorian workers, 28 per cent of all workplace deaths in the past five years have been on farms. But it doesn’t have to be this way. A farm is like any other workplace, and farmers have the power to change this story. Effective planning, using the right equipment, operating machinery safely; these are simple, everyday measures that can save lives. Yet, it is more experienced farmers who are over-represented in farming deaths each year. Because the great enemy of experience is complacency. And, when it comes to farm safety, complacency can kill. Machinery, essential to every farm, must be well maintained and used for the right purpose. Quad bikes need to be operated within their limits. Children and visitors, who are also dying on Victoria’s farms, need to be kept away from work areas. WorkSafe runs farm safety educational campaigns, attends field days, and conducts on-farm inspections. But the power to reduce the death toll on Victorian farms lies with farmers themselves. Their families, their employees, and their very lives depend on it. Clare Amies, CEO Work Safe Victoria
Offer support This year, over three million Australians will experience depression or anxiety or both. Today,
seven Australians will die by suicide. It may be someone in your family, a person you work with or a mate on your footy team. You may have noticed something is amiss, but you’re not sure if you should say something or mind your business. Many people don’t know what to say or worry they could make the situation worse by approaching the person. However, reaching out to someone you’re worried about is often the catalyst for that person starting on the road to recovery. To help people to have what could be a difficult chat, beyondblue has produced a guide on how to Have the Conversation. The guide, which was funded with donations from the Movember Foundation, explains how having a conversation can help people feel less alone and more supported in getting help for anxiety and depression, and what to do if your attempt to have the conversation is met with a bad reaction. A recent independent evaluation of beyondblue’s Have the Conversation guide found it has been accessed on the website almost 900,000 times, with half of surveyed users going on to have a conversation with someone who they were concerned about or broaching the subject of their own mental health. The evaluation also found the guide positively influenced up to 1.3 million conversations by improving how people engaged their friends and loved ones. If you are struggling a bit but don’t know how to reach out for support, or you’re concerned about someone else, but don’t know what to say, visit www. beyondblue.org.au/conversations You can speak to a mental health professional any time, day or night, by contacting beyondblue’s support service on 1300 22 4636. Depression and anxiety won’t get better without help and, if left undiagnosed and untreated, these conditions can become disabling or even lead to someone thinking about suicide. Georgie Harman, CEO beyondblue
Students take up the palm oil challenge MT ELIZA Secondary College students are excited about a visit by Young Australian of the Year Thomas King to launch the 28 day Palm Oil Challenge. They say the oil is used in many everyday products. Year 7 students Meg Vickerman and friends Jessica Finch, Yazna Boskany and Georgia Branthwaite, are waiting to hear the ambassador of “Say No to Palm Oil” talk about the dangers harvesting the palm is doing to the environment. “Hundreds of orangutans die from the cutting down of trees for palm oil,” Meg said. “Thomas has contacted us and he will be coming to our school on Monday 27 July. He will be talking for 30-40 minutes.” The 28-day Palm Oil Challenge is aimed at encouraging people to cut out palm oil from their diets for 28 days. Four categories include fridge, pantry, bathroom and laundry. This project was formed in the college’s Real Time Learning class held on Tuesdays. The program encourages students to participate in “real world” ventures. The students want people in the community to join them in the 28-day palm oil challenge.
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31 Cook Street, McCRAE $1,295,000 Ray White Mornington, Shop 5, 117-133 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 1877 Keith Burns, 0416 079 401
NESTLED high on the sunny slopes of McCrae, this exhilarating architect-designed home delivers breathtaking panoramic outlooks of Port Phillip Bay and the dazzling Melbourne city skyline. The home measures an impressive 297 square metres (32 square), with an additional 111 square metres of outdoor entertaining space, including nine spectacular viewing decks. The impressive foyer immediately sets the tone for the grand design on offer, with polished floorboards featured throughout a downstairs area that includes a comfortable lounge leading through into a
guest bedroom with bathroom. The high ceilings greatly accentuate the sense of light and space that make the views on offer all the more entrancing. The open-plan living spaces also feature polished floorboards, with an American Maple timber kitchen a superb highlight. The kitchen overlooks the casual meals area and second lounge. Most rooms, including the bedrooms, have balcony access. The beautiful master bedroom enjoys prime position in the home and faces a full-length set of double-glazed sliding doors that can open up to capture cool summer breezes or
provide a front row seat to the constantly changing nature of the bay. There is also a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite with spa bath. Three more bedrooms all have built-in wardrobes and share the main bathroom. It is, however, the expansive entertaining decks that will always be the place to relax and unwind, and the property has been developed accordingly. The 1111-square metre block has been expertly landscaped to provide a private and lowmaintenance garden setting that allows more time to enjoy this stunning peninsula lifestyle property.
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DROMANA 5 Jetty Road
$390,000 PLUS BEACH RENOVATOR Spacious brick veneer residence, well maintained, but an easy improver. There is a lovely sunroom and alfresco area, established gardens, single garage plus workshop. CONTACT: Roger McMillan 0410 583 213 roger@rogermcmillan.com.au
DROMANA 4/11 Trewhitt Court
$360,000 DROMANA HOLIDAY VILLAGE Nepean Hwy READY TO OCCUPY CABINS FROM $83,000! Well equipped and presented warehouse/factory of some 200sqm with A unique environment for a carefree summer holiday or a great investment. office plus enclosed mezzanine (32m2). Freshly painted and featuring Indoor and outdoor pools and BBQ area, plus only a short stroll to the alarm system, powered full height roller door, data cabling and 5 car beach. A vast selection to cater to your requirements. spaces. Attractive development of only 5. CONTACT: Peter Bennett 0418 366 310 CONTACT: Roger McMillan 0410 583 213 peter@rogermcmillan.com.au roger@rogermcmillan.com.au
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This fabulous BV family home set on a 834sqm approx. block has split level living and dining rooms boasting a gas log fire, wood panelling and a study nook. The kitchen features stone benchtops with plenty of work space, a wall oven, and a dishwasher. All bedrooms have built in robes, and the master bedrooms has dual-entry access to the main bathroom which has a spa bath. Outside is a covered patio, also with spa, some sheds and off-street parking.
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ROSEBUD 7 Morgan Street 4 1 2 Ripping Location, Renovated House, Subdivision Potential Fully renovated, 3BR holiday home on a 727sqm (approx.( block with sub-division potential (STCA). High ceilings and polished boards throughout the living area, a modern kitchen has s/steel appliances, there is air-conditioning, a renovated bathroom plus sun room at the rear and a bungalow that could be a fourth bedroom. Use the property as your beachside hideaway or move in full time, with transport and schools close by.
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This modern family home, on a 663sqm approx. lot, is a wonderful opportunity to enter the booming peninsula property market. Spacious living with formal dining area, kitchen with gas cooking and an plenty of bench and and storage space, second living area opening to a covered patio, and main bedroom with FES & WIR. Two more bedrooms have BIR’s and share the main bathroom. Double garage, sunny rear barden and room to park a boat or caravan.
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ROSEBUD WEST 21 Ruyton Drive Dual Living Zone Family Home - Buyers In Excess of $345,000
ROSEBUD 2/769 Point Nepean Road Position, Position, Position Ideally located only metres from the foreshore and McCrae Plaza, this neatly presented unit has newly laid carpet and recently painted internal walls. This fresh residence provides open plan living, two bedrooms, new kitchen appliances and private courtyard. The home is serviced by gas heating, r/cycle air-conditioning and a lock up garage. Live with peace of mind, with great access to everything whether it be full time or part time.
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$299,000 As advertised Craig Leo 0412 502 938
ROSEBUD 26 Harridge Street 4 2 2 Perfect Family Home, Perfect Location Set on approx. 650m2 this refurbished 4 bedroom plus study home provides open plan living, galley kitchen, BIR’s to bedrooms and main with FES & WIR plus attractive plantation shutters. The residence allows for future dual occupancy, perfect for extended families with an extension at the rear and separate access. Also featuring GDH, gas space heating, air conditioning, ceiling fans to all bedrooms, double carport, single garage and landscaped grounds.
For SALE
$430,000 - $460,000 INSPECT As Advertised CONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938
Rosebud 1/28 McCombe Street
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ROSEBUD 3 / 119 Jetty Road Brand New 2 Bedroom with Lock-up Garage
What a bargain, What an Investment! Current return $275 & $285 per week each. Last remaining units in this group of 4 with seven year builders’ warranty. Units feature two bedrooms with built-robes, private courtyards, kitchen with stone benchtops and s/steel appliances, choice of porcelain tile floors or bamboo timber floors, split system air-conditioning plus solar & gas hot water service and single garage.
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$290,000 Offers Over As Advertised Craig Leo 0412 502 938
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This BV holiday home has vaulted ceilings in the open plan living area that also features wood paneled walls and a country style kitchen with island bench and sky light. There are 3BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, an updated bathroom and separate toilet, one of the fabulous rear entertaining decks has room for a large dining table and will be the perfect place to entertain in the coming summer months. Secure parking and off-street space for further vehicles and garden shed. Sure to appeal to the holiday maker, first home buyer or investor.
This neat and clean BV home is waiting for you to put your own touches to it! Comprising of a freshly painted open plan living area with kitchen, two bedrooms with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, bathroom and separate laundry. At the rear is a sunny yard with views of Arthurs Seat and tandem garage. With sun shades and security shutters, near new carpets to the bedrooms and gas heating, this will appeal to the first home buyer, renovator and investor alike! Vendor must sell
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TOOTGAROOK 24 Fleur Avenue Vacant Land With Valley Views Nestled in a sought after pocket of the booming suburb of Tootgarook is this gently rising block of prime 664sqm. approx. residential land. Offering potential sweeping views across the valley and set amongst quality homes, here is your opportunity to secure your slice of paradise and build you holiday or permanent home.
For SALE
TERMS CONTACT
$240,000 - $260,000 As Advertised Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962
ROSEBUD 2a Madura Street 2 1 1 Prime Location But Needs Some Love Buyers in excess of $180,000 What a spot! This 2 bedroom unit has street frontage and needs a bit of work but the basics are all here, plus a character facade, polished floor boards, living room with gas heater, 2 bedrooms with BIR and an updated bathroom. Single car space at the rear and importantly, one of two on the block with no body corporate! This really is the land of opportunity!
ROSEBUD 14 McLaren Court Tranquillity Amongst The Tree-Tops
AUCTION Saturday 15th August at 12.30pm TERMS 10% deposit, balance 30/60/90 days CONTACT Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962
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This architecturally designed family home offers expansive living zones which can be opened as one for the large social occasion, or closed separately for more intimate settings. Main bedroom with WIR & FES, formal lounge room, kitchen and family room and a sprawling deck with room for entertaining. Double garage and rumpus room with kitchenette, two more bedrooms and a bathroom are all downstairs. Set on just under 2400sqm of land.
For SALE INSPECT CONTACT
$890,000 Offers Over As advertised Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962
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98 Foam Street ROSEBUD $350,000+ SOLID INVESTMENT
This low maintenance flat block, which is semi landscaped and fully fenced, really does lend itself to a first home buyer, holiday home or investor. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s solid BV construction include 3BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and two living areas, a big kitchen with gas appliances and a triple carport. This is a home that has been well kept and is waiting for you! Only moments from the beach and shops, this property really does tick all the boxes!
Contact Leah Pancic 0421 700 749
13 Acheron Avenue TOOTGAROOK $430,000 NEAT & TIDY, READY FOR YOU
This 3 bedroom home with 2 living areas plus an outdoor entertaining area has so much to offer. It sits on a 585m2 block which has fruit trees and vegetables awaiting. A single carport and only minutes to the beach, this solid/low maintenance property would make a great 1st home or holiday house with all the bells and whistles.
Contact Leah Pancic 0421 700 749
23 Daly Avenue RYE Offers Above $450,000 WALK TO BEACH AND SHOPS
Just 400 metres to the Bay beach and 10 minutes walk to Rye shops, this great home comprises 2 large bedrooms, a bungalow, large living and dining area, kitchen with gas cooking, laundry, 2 bathrooms, gas heating and floor boards, all on a corner block of 943m2.
Total eclipse of the heart Address: Price: Agency: Agent:
9 Moonrise Place, MORNINGTON $690,000 - $760,000 Barry Plant, 172 Main Street, Mornington, 5975 4999 Dimitri Tantanis, 0425 863 681
A STYLISH facade is the first hint to the quality that awaits within this excellent family home that offers a relaxed lifestyle and plenty of space for all. A bright and spacious interior features a formal lounge and an open plan living and dining zone that includes a neat and functional kitchen. Boasting plenty of cupboard space and a dishwasher, the kitchen looks out to the undercover entertainment area to the side of the home. There are four bedrooms, three have built-in robes and share the main bathroom whilst the larger main bedroom has a walk-in robe and ensuite. Set on a fantastic 1100 square metre block in the always popular Summerfield Estate, the property also has a 54 square metre shed, suitable for parties or general storage needs, in addition to the double carport under the roof line.
Harcourts
Harcourts Rosebud 1011-1013 Point Nepean Road, 5950 2500 www.rosebud.harcourts.com.au
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Contact John Kennedy 0401 984 842
27 Timmins Crescent RYE $520,000 - $550,000 HIDDEN GEM
Three bedroom home just 10 minutes walk to Rye shops and beach. This Timber home has a large open plan living area, gas kitchen, ensuite and rear deck overlooking treed garden. This home would make an ideal investment/holiday home, as it has great appeal.
Contact John Kennedy 0401 984 842
2327 Point Nepean Road, RYE
5985 8800 www.jkre.com.au
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Rosebud 182 Eighth Avenue
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Investment, Investment, Investment! A great opportunity to secure an entry level investment property in the heart of Rosebud, enjoy the Peninsula lifestyle of beach, shops and cafes. The property features, open plan living/dining area, two bedrooms, central bathroom, OSP and rear secure garden. With the real estate market starting to move there could not be a better time to buy. Call today and secure this most affordable investment
For Sale $299,950 View www.harcourts.com.au Inspect Saturday
John Hall 0405 121 000 E john.hall@harcourts.com.au Marne Puls 0417 339 350 E marne.puls@harcourts.com.au
www.rosebud.harcourts.com.au
Straight Talking - Result Driven RYE
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ER T D UN RAC NT RELAXING HOLIDAY LIVING O C Within easy walking distance to the shops and beach is this solid brick
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2 bedroom weekender with polished timber floors. Privately located behind coastal Ti Tree on a superb 904m2 allotment. Well set back in a quiet street.
Just a leisurely 250m to the Tyrone Foreshore, this great little home features 2 bedrooms with BIR’s, open plan kitchen,dining and living area with polished timber floors, separate bathroom and toilet, single carport and tidy yards to front and back.This property would suit an investor or a very convenient weekender.
Price: $370,000 Plus Contact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724
Price: $330,000 Contact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724
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STYLISH, FUNKY BEACH LIVING
This fun, light filled home, set on an easy care lot close to the beach and shops, features 3 bedrooms plus study/ 4th bedroom, 2 bathrooms including Master with ensuite, 2 living areas comprising lounge,dining and family room leading out to an inviting, spacious outdoor BBQ and entertaining area ideal for the get togethers. Price: $595,000 Contact: Gary Bishop 0418 517 291
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R DE CT N A GREAT POSITION, U GREATR TandVALUE Close to Tyrone Foreshore, thisN light bright unit, one of only two on the block, is ideally suited COto the weekender, retiree or investor.
This solid low maintenance residence features 2 bedrooms, updated kitchen and bathroom, reverse cycle air-conditioning, open plan living, outdoor patio and single lock up garage. Price: $349,500 Contact: Michael Prentice 0417 369 235
21 Phyllis Parade
R DE CT N U RA DESIGNED FOR RELAXATION NT Spacious home, set high onO C the ridge line, with 4BR’s, 2 bathrooms
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double garage plus boat or caravan storage. Interior comprises openplan living and melas area with kitchen boasting s/steel appliances and receives plenty of natural light. Main bedroom with FES & WIR & four-person spa out on the rear deck.
Superb home on a flat, landscaped 1013sqm (approx.) allotment and featuring 4 bedrooms plus study, 2 bathrooms including ensuite to main bedroom, two spacious living areas, updated kitchen, outdoor spa and double lock up remote garage. Priced to sell this really is great value.
Price: $695,000 Contact: Michael Prentice 0417 369 235
Price: $680,000 - $720,000 Contact: Gary Bishop 0418 517 291
2395 Point Nepean Road, Rye.
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78 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento. Ph 5984 4177
www.prenticerealestate.com.au
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Harcourts Rosebud 1011-1013 Point Nepean Road, 5950 2500 www.rosebud.harcourts.com.au
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Just In From The Beach Securing a property in close to the beach and shops is the best way to ensure investment growth making it a good place to park your money. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a walk to everything location and a existing seaside cottage at most affordable price. Rent, renovate or redevelopment the choice is yours, or you can simple start a enjoying a peninsula lifestyle for yourself. The home offers plenty of potential with two generous bedrooms, separate lounge, family bathroom, original kitchen and meals area. Outside the backyard invites family activities, a BBQ with friends or a place to relax. It’s all about position and potential and there couldn’t be a better opportunity. Call today. AUCTION Saturday 1st August at 2.00pm View www.harcourts.com.au Inspect By Appointment
John Hall 0405 121 000 E john.hall@harcourts.com.au Marne Puls 0417 339 350 E marne.puls@harcourts.com.au
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168 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888 Mornington
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1/110 Tanti Avenue, Mornington
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A Striking Contemporary Profile This three-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhouse captures its seaside setting with its bright and welcoming interior, soaring sense of space, stylish contemporary finishes and an emphasis on effortless indoor-outdoor living. Separate living and dining rooms complement a stone and Smeg kitchen, en suite, sun-drenched entertaining deck and double remote garage.
Mornington
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Auction Inspect Contact
Saturday 1st August at 1.00pm As advertised or by appointment Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 Rachel Crook 0419 300 515 bowmanandcompany.com.au
Mount Martha
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6/949 Nepean Highway, Mornington Convenient, Quiet, Quality
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At the top of a quiet court, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence with excellent offstreet parking delivers relaxed family living with a heated spa, sheltered deck, media room with integrated speakers, study/4th bedroom and a contemporary kitchen overlooking separate living and dining rooms.
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THE splendid neutral finishes of this designer home draw their inspiration from the waterfront setting, with minimalist lines throughout echoing the cool calm of the sea. Floor-to-ceiling windows and streamlined living spaces flood the home with natural light and ensure that the view is always the focal point. Superb entertaining options begin with the formal lounge which flows out to an in-ground pool and spa area, with a rear deck featuring a wet bar, the perfect place for a barbecue. Adjourning to the roof-top deck you can revel in the dramatic sunsets and the ever changing seascape. A mid-level open plan living and dining room incorporates a breathtaking kitchen with stone bench tops to an island breakfast bar and quality appliances include a coffee machine and integrated refrigerator. The palatial main bedroom has a dressing room and luxurious ensuite with spa whilst three more huge bedrooms share the lovely main bathroom.
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Shop 2, 188-194 Main Street Mornington www.conleyluff.com.au
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Presented to impress, and with a quiet court location convenient to Benton’s Square & Benton Junior College, this stylish home is secure on a generous landscaped 581m2 lot,and offers 21.5 squares of quality living, plus an auto double garage with internal entry. •3 bedrooms plus study (FES/WIR to main) •Formal lounge, 3 living spaces Inc. tiled family room •Hostess kitchen with granite tops and stainless steel appliances •Separate rumpus room and large under-cover paved area •Ducted heating, evaporative cooling and vacuum •Gas log fireplace •Zoned speaker system and an LG smart T.V. included Offering a lovely lifestyle opportunity for a growing family, downsizers or retirees situated in the heart of the Peninsula allowing easy access to the many delights that Mornington Peninsula is famous for!
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A pristine presentation & the opportunity for a carefree lifestyle are on offer with this 2BR unit, located in a quiet beachside street. This front villa would be an ideal choice for a first home buyer, investor or holiday maker •Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances •Renovated bathroom •Timber floor •Private courtyard with room to entertain •Heating & cooling •Two bedrooms with built in robes •Single carport
Inspect Sat 12-12.30pm or by appointment Contact Kayn Luff 0416 265 337 Tashkin Hassan 0477 020 090
1/14 Campbell Grove
MORNINGTON
BAYVIEWS BY DAY AND A COASTLINE OF LIGHTS BY NIGHT!
$499,000 - $519,000
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Sensational new residences about to commence construction, each designed with an essence on space & light with open planed living, high ceiling, neutral tones throughout & & coupled with high quality finishes plus the added bonus of huge stamp duty savings to early purchasers! Each new villa & townhouse offers 3 bedrooms, main with FES & WIR, stone topped kitchen, open plan living & dining leading out to the paved entertaining area. The double storey townhouses offer a spacious 2nd living zone upstairs & the front townhouse has street frontage & undercover balcony boosting a lovely bay aspect.
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Inspect by appointment Contact Kayn Luff 0416 265 337 Rod Morahan 0498 965 555
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Imagine sitting back relaxing on the deck enjoying the beautiful bay views that are on offer from this fine home or simply enjoying the lifestyle opportunities of the peninsula! It will be hard to find a property that would suit better than this modern, as new luxury architectural-designed home. •3 bedrooms plus study – main with WIR & FES •Two living zones including home theatre •Deluxe kitchen with stone tops & walk in pantry •4 car garage plus extra workshop area •Sensational pool complex with pool house & spa •Covered decked entertaining area A true statement of difference is on offer in this stunning modern abode.
TASHKIN HASSAN SALES ASSISTANT 0477 020 090
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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS This is a great project for a home renovator or developer to use their flair and expertise to rejuvenate this three bedroom home. Either extend with the plans and permit already in place or redevelop the back yard and build a second dwelling, and reap the rewards. Close to all the amenities Mornington has to offer, this home will make a sound investment for the savvy Buyer! Don’t delay, inspect today.
BEACHSIDE LOCATION This unit would be a great entry into the Mornington beachside real estate market. It will ideally suit purchasers with flair and style who enjoy renovating and putting their individual stamp on a property. Offering good size lounge room, meals area and kitchen, two bedrooms with BIRS, all with lovely hardwood floors under the carpet. Family bathroom, separate laundry, single lock up garage, and a fully fenced rear yard. Just a few minutes walk to the sandy shores of Fishermans Beach, and a leisurely stroll to Main Street. Only 4 on the block
For Sale: $540,000 - $580,000
For Sale: $325,000 - $360,000 Inspect: As advertised or by appointment
Inspect: As advertised or by appointment
Vivienne Spencer 0409 558 330
6 PAPERBARK DRIVE, MORNINGTON
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PENTRIDGE PRISON HAD H DIVISION – MARTHA COVE BRINGS YOU C BLOCK! We do point out there are a few differences. C Block is the most sought after apartment complex in Martha Cove offering absolute water frontage with direct access to the boardwalk and a stroll to beaches. No need for bunks here with three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, stone benchtops, s/steel appliances & ducted heating/ cooling. The heated IG pool, bbq area and gymnasium are for the exclusive use of the owners and are far more appealing than an exercise yard, with parking for vehicles in the basement car park which also includes a lock up store room.
For Sale: $480,000 - $520,000
For Sale: $725,000
Inspect: As advertised or by appointment
Inspect: As advertised or by appointment
Chris Garrett 0419 397 835
220 Main Street, Mornington 5976 5900
Stuart Cox 0417 124 707
Shop 11, 210 Dunns Road, Mornington 5976 8899
81 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill 5989 2364
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• Kitchen & disabled toilet facilities • 6 metre high roller door • 158m2 approx. • Available Now
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For Lease $1220 pcm + GST + Outgoings Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858
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• 1 of only 3 in block with own car parking • Available Now!
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CHILL GELATO, MOUNT MARTHA
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Main Street Office Space
• Under Construction
• Business for sale located in Mount Martha village precinct
• Total size: approximately 96.1m2
• 5 consulting rooms
• State of the art fit-out
• Prominent Main Street location
• 15 carspaces
• Suitable for any hospitality use
• Air-conditioning
• Short walk to Bays Hospital & Main St shopping
• All infrastructure requirements already carried out
• Near new carpet
• Available late 2015
• 3 allocated parking spaces
For Sale $150,000 + SAV Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184
For Lease $6,500pcm + GST + Ogs Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858
For Lease $2,565pcm + GST + Outgoings Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858
NEW LISTING
51 YUILLES ROAD, MORNINGTON
4/92 WATT ROAD, MORNINGTON
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Watt Road Warehouse
• Located on busy Yullies Road
• 176 m2 approx includes mezzanine
• Land: 1973m2
• New complex backs on to Dallas Brooks Park
• Building: 767m2
• Front office with warehouse & roller door
• Large warehouse. showroom and offices
• Available now
For Sale $1,500,000 Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858
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For Lease $1,800pcm + GST + Outgoings Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858
81 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill 5989 2364
100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...
Brass band trombone player killed in action Compiled by Melissa Walsh MR S. S. Price, dentist, will visit Frankston this week end, July 25th. *** AT the last meeting of the Frankston Fire Brigade, it was resolved to donate £5 towards the Country Fire Brigade Ambulance Fund. *** THE following is the result of the Art Union, drawn at Cranbourne on July 15th, in aid of the Cranbourne Belgian Relief Fund :—First prize, No 773 ; second, 686; third, 877 : fourth, 798 ; fifth, 47 ; sixth, 739. *** A prominent store, at Somerville, is being repainted. It has had a large sign with “Shell spirit for motors” upon it. A waggish painter daubed out the first S. The result was a capital advertisement, which however shocked the unco guid. *** THE Frankston Red Cross Society notify in our advertising columns that they require old linen, calico, muslin, flannelette etc., in any quantity, and would be obliged if the donors would send or bring same to the depot. Mechanics’ Hall, on Tuesday, next at 8 o’clock. *** A good evenings amusement is assured to those who attend the Mechanics’ Hall on Friday evening next, the occasion being an entertainment given by the Somerville school children under the direction of their teacher (Mr Reed), in aid of the funds of the
Frankston Red Cross Society. *** IN another column, Mr Oscar Bailey announces that he intends to come forward as a candidate for a seat in the Council for the North Riding of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings, and intends to address the electors in the local hall at an early date, on his opinions of Shire matters. *** THE young ladies of the Frankston Methodist Church are inviting the public to a social in the School Room on Wednesday evening next, the proceeds of which are intended to go towards defraying the debt existing on the Church organ. A good programme is being arranged and a pleasant evening’s entertainment is assured. *** OUR readers are reminded of Messrs Brody and Mason’s extensive sale at “Cricklewood,” on Wednesday next, on account of Mr G. Booth, who has leased his farm. Owing to the large number of articles to be disposed of the sale will commence at one o’clock sharp. A full list appears in our advertising column. *** THE following are the results of the football matches played on the Peninsula last Saturday .—Somerville, 13 goals 15 behinds beat Frankston, 5 goals 7 behinds; Hastings, 3 goals 14 behinds beat Tyabb, 3 goals ; Naval Base, 7 goals 7 behinds beat Langwarrin, 7 goals 6 behinds ; Mornington, 18 goals 3 behinds beat Dromana, 5 goals 8 behinds.
*** BY the steamer Kyarra, which arrived from the front early in the week, three of the men who enlisted from Frankston, returned invalided. We refer to Sergeant Malcolm, Private Connall and Private Leo Gabriel, who were attacked with appendicitis, and had to be operated upon. We offer them our sincere sympathy, and trust that they will completely recover before long, and be able to rejoin their comrades in the fighting line, which, we understand they are only too anxious to do. *** NILKA will not, we hear, be a starter in the Australian Steeple chase to be run at Caulfield this month. Nilka was allotted 10st 2lbs in the event, whilst Zephuron (who has been moving very tenderly on the tracks flats) was not entered. Zephuron will be a starter in the Adelaide Grand National Steeplechase in August, a race the chestnut was sent over to Adelaide for last year, but had the misfortune to be kicked by a stable mate before the race, and in consequence did not face the starter. *** WE again call the attention to an advertisement in another column stating that Colonel Marshall, Chief of the Country Fire Brigade will deliver a lecture on the war, at the Mechanics’ Institute, Frankston, on Monday evening next. The lecture will be particularly interesting in that Colonel Marshall has travelled through many of the countries in which the War is being carried on, and so will bring to bear
that personal knowledge which will enhance to a great degree the value of his lecture. The admission is free but a retiring collection will be made in aid of the funds of the Frankston Branch of the Red Cross Society and for the sick and wounded Australian soldiers. The Frankston Brass Band has kindly consented to play selections during the evening. It is hoped that the public will attend in such numbers as to provide a crowded house for the Colonel to address. *** AUSTRALIA day (30th July), will be celebrated at Mornington Junction by a grand bazaar and sale of gifts, the proceeds to be devoted to the Red Cross and Belgian Fund. The Presbyterian church has been kindly lent for the occasion and the opening ceremony will be at 3pm, by A. Downward, Esq., M.L.A. The committee have been hard at work for some time getting ready for the fray, and have got together useful and ornamental articles, which will be offered to the public at reasonable prices. As the profits are to be devoted to the help of our soldiers and the Belgians, the response, no doubt, will be a liberal one. *** THE Frankston Brass Band is suffering from the prevailing epidemic of enlistment that is prevalent right through Australia, no fewer than 10 of its members having enlisted to help their comrades in upholding the honour of Australia. We regret to have to announce the death of one of their members in the person of Gunner D.
C. Raulke, of the 4th Battery, 2nd Field Artillery, 1st Aust. Imperial Expeditionary Force, who was killed in action on 7th May. The deceased was one of the most valued members of the band, being an expert trombone player, and a general favourite with all. Deep regret was felt at his untimely loss, though it was tempered by the fact that he died in the defence of his country, and sincere sympathy is expressed for his surviving relatives. *** IN Monday’s ‘Argus’ appeared a drawing of a life and death struggle between an Australian (J. J. Munday) and a Turk, on the top of a cliff, at Sari Bair. Munday tried to thrust the Turk over, but the latter clung to him and both went clattering down into the sea. There the Australian got the better of his man and held him under the water until he was drowned. Jim Munday will be well remembered by our readers, for the past five years he has visited Frankston and played football with the Bull and Bush Camp team, which annually plays a match at Frankston, and at the concert, organized by Mr Jolly, on the evening of the match, Mr Munday delighted the audience with his singing. Mr Munday also played two matches with the Frankston team, when the local team was in the Federal Competition. From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 25 July, 1915
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THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES
I fought the lawn (and the lawn won) By Stuart McCullough IT’S on. The battle lines have not so much be drawn as they have sprung up, as one of the oldest rivalries to plague this big old round Earth of ours reignites. Conflict on so vast a scale cannot help but shape the course of human history. There will be casualties, without doubt, but ultimately good will prevail over evil. I speak, of course, of mankind versus nature. By that I don’t mean some kind of fauna-troubling Bear Grylls-style gastronomic assault. Rather, I’m talking about one man’s heroic battle against his lawn. I had no idea it would be like this. For years, I had led a blissfully ignorant existence in apartments where the closest I got to a garden was a bowl of salad. Say what you want about salad, but it doesn’t require major machinery to keep it in check. That all changed when we departed the inner city hipster-haven that is Elwood for Ormond. When I first saw the lawn in the back yard, I made the fatal mistake of thinking we’d be friends. It never occurred to me that it might rebel. I’ve never paid much attention to band names: they’re all almost always ridiculous. Cold Chisel, Sex Pistols, The Bonzo Dog Band; each of them makes no sense on their own. For years I had assumed that the name ‘Savage Garden’ was yet another case of a couple of words slapped together without any particular rhyme or reason. A marriage of convenience if you will, not unlike the band itself. But now I know better. In recent weeks I have discovered that there truly is such a thing as a savage garden, and it’s right outside
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my lounge room window. The lawn at our house is kind of like a Tale of Two Cities. The front seems never to change. Like Oscar Wilde’s Dorian Gray, I am beginning to suspect there’s an ageing portrait of our front garden in an attic somewhere.
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The grass never seems to grow and it always looks as though it was cut just last week. There was a moment when I began to suspect that it may not be real at all; that we had inadvertently moved into a house that had the astro turf the Brady Bunch rejected as its welcome
mat. But after sending a sample down to the lab, I confirmed its organic providence. It’s real, it’s just exceptionally well behaved; something I tell it on a regular basis to reinforce its good conduct. However, in a tale of two cities, there is always the matter of the second city. Just as the front lawn represents London, the back lawn is undoubtedly Parisian, complete with the distinct whiff of revolution in the air. Trying to keep it under control is a task on par with painting the Sydney Harbour Bridge: you finally get to the end and it’s time to start over. It appears to be growing at an incredible rate. I strongly suspect that it’s using some kind of performance enhancing drug and I have started random testing but, to date, it’s managed to evade detection. It’s often said that something is as dull as watching grass grow, but these people have never sat on our back verandah. Let me put it this way: the front of our place is Bill Bixby, while the back is the Incredible Hulk. You can return from making a cup of tea and feel decidedly shorter; such is the speed at which the grass has grown. Worse still, the growth is horribly uneven, with pronounced patches of accelerated development that completely betrays where the previous occupants buried the family pets. The entire situation feels mutinous. It’s a state of affairs that cannot be accepted without a fight. I have mown lawns before. At Tyabb, my father fenced off a vast area and declared that this substantial piece of acreage, the size of which would overshadow several of the smaller
European nations, was the front lawn. My siblings and I would take turns in mowing this vast area astride a rideon lawnmower. I did some of my best daydreaming as I drove that thing up and down rolling hills, shredding into oblivion any stray tennis ball that’d been left lying idly about. But a rideon lawn mower makes a lot of sense when you’re trying to trim an area the size of Tasmania. It’s harder to justify when the yard is so small, you’d be lucky if you could perform a u-turn. That’s why we went with something more modest. Mowing is a task that demands special clothes. In my case, it’s a pair of gumboots, khaki pants and an ostentatious straw hat. It’s makes me look like a Broadway hobo. After pulling the ripcord and one of the muscles in my shoulder, the machine burst into life in a puff of smoke. As I cut a swathe through the lawn, I turned and was confronted by a trail of cut grass. I had never felt so… masculine. Duty done, I returned the apparatus to the shed only to emerge to find the lawn was, once more, in an unruly state. Much like Robert Patrick in Terminator 2, it had healed itself. Retreating to the couch, my mood would best be described as ‘forlorn for lawn’. I have always resisted savage garden, both musically and horticulturally. But it was no time for giving up; I vowed to redouble my efforts. For I am the king of the back yard, Lawn of the Rings. As you are my witnesses, my yard will be perfect. Starting next week. Weather and motivation permitting, of course. stuart@stuartmccullough.com
Music n Arts n Food
BECCY COLE BARES HER SOUL By Lachlan Bryan For successful performing artists in the prime of their careers, a new album every couple of years is the established rule of thumb. Making records is a long, challenging process which can break the spirits of even the most seasoned pros, and it usually requires all of the artist’s strength and energy, plus the help of a good supporting cast. Beccy Cole has made plenty of records (7 prior to this year, as a fact) and knows the process involved – but this time round she’s complicated things further by teaming new record Sweet Rebecca with her autobiography, Poster Girl. “When the publisher referred to me as an ‘author’ within the first ten minutes of our conversation I started to like the idea,” says Cole, who claims that she was essentially “talked into” writing her memoirs.
as completely honest and open if I was recounting my stories to another person in the room. Writing it all down myself seemed to make more sense, and luckily the final product isn’t edited too much!” Alongside the book, new album Sweet Rebecca sees Cole at the top of her game. Recorded with master producer and good friend Shane Nicholson (the second Cole album in a row that he has produced) the almost exclusively mostly self-penned songs showcase Cole’s abilities as both writer and performer – as well as her continued willingness to bare her soul. Poster Girl and Sweet Rebecca are available now at all good bookstores and music stores.
Despite being one of Australia’s most established and credible country singers, it was Cole’s personal life that captured the nation’s attention back in 2012 when she ‘came out’ on ABC TV’s Australian Story. It was seen as a brave move considering her relatively conservative country music fanbase, but Cole found great support from the industry and audience – and also won over a legion of new fans. “If anything, it made me wish I’d done it a lot sooner,” she says, before noting that the support of her fans did not surprise her at all. The journey from her hometown Adelaide, through the wild country touring circuit of the 90s and early 2000s and eventually to her emergence as an inspirational female icon in recent years certainly makes for interesting reading “I resisted the urge to employ a ghost writer,” she says, “as I didn’t really feel like I’d be
ROSEBUD BUSKFEST 2015 Rosebud’s busking festival will launch on the morning of Saturday 14 November. Once again there is an impressive $1000 cash prize for the overall winner, plus other prizes of cash, music services and gigs at local venues. Performers with skills in music, dance, acrobatic skills and comedy, that are transferable to a street environment, are encouraged to submit their entry before Monday 31 August. Speaking to last year’s overall winner, Brendon Mellere, we hear he has spent time since his win playing gigs around the Peninsula, while working on the production of an album. Brendon invested his $1000 winnings on equipment for his own recording studio. Asked what winning had meant for his music career, he replied that his confidence in public performance had increased, and it also created a fanbase for him, giving him more recognition as a musician.
The Best Group winners, The Bean Project, have also been busy in recent months performing in Sydney, Hobart and Canberra and have just released a self-titled EP, which is available at thebeanproject. bandcamp.com or at facebook.com/ thebeanproject. Ben Langdon from the duo, said that for them the Buskfest win had opened doors to gigs in new venues plus direct access to production professionals previously unknown to them. The guys all encourage emerging performers to grab this amazing opportunity by entering this year’s busking festival, saying how much fun the day itself had been, never mind the great opportunities it had offered their music career. For more information on how to enter the competition (registration essential by Monday 31 August), go to facebook.com/ rosebudbuskfest or call 0403 889 559. Southern Peninsula News 21 July 2015
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SAMUEL JOHNSON TALKS UP SEX WITH STRANGERS By Andrea Loiuse Thomas
MINT: Other than the live audience, how is stage work different to screen? Do you have a preference? JOHNSON: It’s two different ways of playing the same game. Nearly any actor would say they prefer acting live. Nothing can really match the adrenaline of having no safety net. With TV there’s always that next take. To be an actor you have to love stories and there’s something about doing them in the traditional way that can’t be duplicated. MINT: What it’s like to work in television, could you give an insight into episodic TV?
MINT: Tell us a bit about Sex with Strangers… JOHNSON: It’s essentially about a guy and a girl. Tottie is playing the conservative - an older professor of literature who hasn’t quite jumped on the tech wave yet. I’m the young scallywag who pretty much relies on digital communication. I’m really proud of this show. Laura Eason, who is arguably the best writer on House of Cards (Netflix), wrote this play. It’s done great things in America and I thought it was really important that we see it here.
audience, were any changes necessary to make it more accessible here? JOHNSON: None at all. We’ve been very true to the script. We’ve got accents and we haven’t localised it at all. It’s my first attempt at an American accent after 23 years in the business. I’m terrified. I hope it passes. I learned the accent in four weeks, but I’m pret-
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JOHNSON: It’s known as high turnover TV. It’s incredibly expensive so any kind of artistic vision you might have will get drowned out by the commercial reality that time is money. The war between commercialism and art is at its fiercest in television. TV is not as fun as being on stage – no contest. It’s really the bonds of the relationships with your workmates that makes it fun. The work itself is incredibly gruelling. No glamour there. TV is highly technical too and the days are long. MINT: Audiences haven’t seen much of you on
stage. What drew you to this project? JOHNSON: It was really the script and the opportunity to be touring again. I love touring a play. I’m at my happiest as an actor when I’m playing performing arts centres in rural and regional areas because that’s where I feel like I belong. Having said that, I’m not complaining about being on the silver screen because it affords me the opportunity to follow my more creative and philanthropic pursuits. I get the best of both worlds. MINT: What do you look for when you consider producing a play? JOHNSON: We look for really good writing - a commercial story that still maintains its artistic integrity. We find so few scripts that manage to find that balance. We do seriously engaging, thought provoking theatre. MINT: How do you think theatre can attract new audiences in an age when other media and new technology are so dominant? JOHNSON: It’s our mission to get younger people to the theatre with shows that are engaging, sharp, funny and most importantly really f**king entertaining. See Sex with Strangers at Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Road, Parkdale on Monday 3 August, 8pm. Bookings on 9556 4440 or at kingstonarts.com.au
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By Toe Punt RED Hill has been knocked out of the top five after going down to Rye on Saturday. The Hillmen were blown away in the third quarter by a much-improved Rye outfit and were never able to recover, going down 16.4 (100) to 11.10 (76). Red Hill’s place in the top bracket has been snatched by Sorrento, who led all day to beat top of the table Rosebud. Rye’s three big guns in Nathan Henley, Kris Bardon and Ryan Mullett were superb for the Demons on Saturday, responding to criticism that they, along with some of their teammates, were ‘downhill skiers’. Henley was judged best afield with 22 possessions and two goals, while Bardon had 26 touches and Mullett had 28. Whilst Mullett had more touches (38) against Somerville two weeks ago, his efficiency with the pill on Saturday far outweighed his previous effort.
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Andrew Dean was outstanding for the Demons too with four goals while Adrian Gileno and Ben Holmes each contributed three majors. Rye had 56 inside 50 entries to Red Hill’s 40, while they also had plus-10 clearances. Red Hill’s Harry Larwill booted four goals in the opening half and looked extremely dangerous. He was the Hillmen’s only productive forward and looked as though he would kick a big bag. However, Rye’s brainstrust placed Adam Kirkwood onto Larwill after half time and he failed to contribute to the scoreboard again. Michael Dillon, Jake Mitchell and Ben Macguiness were Red Hill’s best players while Nick Bateman and Seamus Thompson worked tirelessly. Daniel Schwind certainly looked to enjoy his time in the ruck for the Demons, competing very well in the contests and around the ground. With Rhett Sutton looking out of sorts in the reserves, Schwind could be the right option until Sutton is ready.
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Sorrento once again flexed its muscles and reminded everyone that it is well and truly in the premiership hunt after defeating Rosebud by 24 points, 16.4 (100) to 11.10 (76). The Sharks got their noses in front early in the clash and were able to maintain that slight buffer in the first half. The visitors opened-up the contest in the third quarter, booting 5.1 to 1.3 to blow the margin out to a match winning 31 points. Leigh Poholke was sensational for the winners with seven goals, while Miles Pitt was also dangerous in attack with four majors. Leigh Treeby, James Hallahan and Tyrren Head continued their outstanding form and Jamus Campbell played his second strong game in as many outings. Tom Baker was sensational for the Buds with six goals while Daniel Wilson and Glenn Peterson, two unsung consistent performers at the Buds, were at the top of their game. Hastings regained some much need-
ed good form on Saturday, restricting Pearcedale to just two goals while having 32 scoring shots themselves. The Panthers were held goalless after quarter time, despite the outstanding performances from brothers Joel and Mitchell White. Paul Rogasch dominated for the Blues while Dan Noble and Luke Clark booted five and three goals respectively. Steve Charalambous returned for the Blues also and dominated. Crib Point enjoyed a rare win this season, dominating against Dromana to win 11.17 (83) to 3.17 (35). Dean Warry booted five goals while James Cook and Brad Davidson were in vintage form. The Tigers were disappointing. The wheels have totally fallen off this side that was playing with enormous grit and spirit at the beginning of the season. Only Terry Wheeler, Matt Jones and Billy Quigley were named in their best. Frankston Bombers had 11 goal kickers in their 23.23 (161) to 7.9 (51)
win against Tyabb. James Orr dominated in the ruck and Tony Fulton had a heap of it while Andrew White and Jake and Scott Foster booted four goals each. Jackson Cox, Darcy Underwood and Scott Pickersgill were the best of the Yabbies. Somerville had to work hard to beat a plucky Devon Meadows by 28 points. It wasn’t until the last quarter that the Eagles were able to shake the opposition, booting four goals to two to win 11.11 (77) to 7.7 (49). Luke Collie and Justin Allsop were superb for the winners while Billy Rolfe returned to the line-up and dominated. Glen Michie kicked four goals for the Meadows while Pat Harmes and Jesse Dehey again showed their class. There’s a lot to get excited about if you’re a Devon Meadows supporter. Chase is on: Somerville got up over Devon Meadows in their Nepean League game. Picture: Scott Memery
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By Toe Punt E D I T H VA L E - A S P E N D A L E proved that it cannot be discounted in the race for the Peninsula League premiership after thrashing Pines by 72 points in Saturday. The Eagles were relentless from the first bounce, opening-up a three goal break at quarter time before smashing seven goals to four in the second quarter to open-up a 36-point break. The home side was unrelenting in the second half also, booting four goals to one in the third and six goals to two in the last, eventually winning 24.11 (155) to 11.17 (83). You could sense the week before against Langwarrin that the Eagles were building. Their best is certainly very good. The Eagles certainly stretched Pines defensively with Mark Meehan booting six goals, Jarrod Garth four and Brad Tagg three. Garth was sensational and dominated all afternoon, while Mark Mullins had a big role to play once again on Guy Hendry and did the job. Brett O’Hanlon once again showed he is a class above. Luke Potts was at his finest for Pines and Will Goosey, son of Simon, booted a goal on debut for the Pythons. Aaron Edwards booted three goals. On a day where they were celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their 2005 premiership, Langwarrin fought hard to get the win against Bonbeach on Saturday. There was nothing between the
sides all afternoon, however, the Kangas showed some much-needed grit and determination to boot three goals to two in the last and win 13.9 (87) to 12.7 (79). Dylan Luxa and Rikki Johnston were brilliant for the Kangas for the second week on the trot while Mitch Cuthbert was extremely good on debut. The Kangas were also strengthened with Andrew Withers, Ethan Rahilly and Liam Hogan in the team. Owen Hulett was superb for the Sharks with five goals while Dylan Jones was sensational in the ruck. Whilst it’s highly unlikely that the Kangaroos can make the finals, it’s still mathematically possible. Frankston YCW kept Karingal goalless on Saturday, restricting the opposition to just three points whilst ramming home 27.20 (182) itself. David Bodley booted seven and Anthony Bruhn five goals while Scott Macleod was on fire with three majors. Hadley Tomamichel and Luke Van Raay were the best of the Bulls, along with Dylan Gregson and Bevan Malloy. Seaford booted seven goals to Chelsea’s two in the opening quarter which started an onslaught that finished at 19.13 (127) to 10.13 (73). Aaron Walton was the best player on the ground with six goals for the Tigers while Josh Stokes and Matt Herbert also played outstanding games.
Flying high: Crib Point and Pearcedale in weekend Nepean League action. Picture: Scott Memery
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Half way wrap for Nepean and Peninsula leagues PENINSULA LEAGUE
With just six rounds before the end of the MPNFL Nepean Division season, former Devon Meadows coach and radio RPP commentator Brent Clinnick assesses the chances of the six sides still in the premiership hunt. Here is Clinnick’s views on the clubs looking to claim the 2015 Premiership. Rosebud FC n Impressive. n Really starting to come together n Loved the balance between attack and defence versus Red Hill n Midfield depth is strong, but just how much impact will the Rob Forest injury have? n Also the Nick Jewell situation, what effect on the group will it have for the remainder of the year? My tip: Premiers Rye FC n Setting the pace to half way point of season n Bold recruiting in the off-season has been a major positive. n Re-signing Josh Moore also a great move. n Ability to hit scoreboard is a positive, but Rye places a lot of pressure on their forwards to kick a big score, which is a concern. n Defensively a major concern. n Conceding far too many points to the opposition, this will hurt come finals time. n Still a major concern is player development and retention, especially at under 19 level n How sustainable is high priced recruiting? n These two elements are Coach Josh Moore and Rye’s biggest challenge moving forward.
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My tip: Preliminary finalist Somerville FC n Up with Rye in terms of best influx of talent during offseason. n Must remain focused and worry about the controllable. n Beaten quality this year but fadeouts have proved costly at times. n Their best is the best going around. Consistently bringing their best is a hurdle. n Maturing more every week, must stay together next year. n Huge upside, must remain united. My tip: Runners up Hastings FC n Liked what I saw early in the season when beating Rye. n Word out of Hastings is there is a tremendous spark around the place. n Luke Clark is a star, but they get a very even contribution across the board. n Dropped their last two against Rosebud and Sorrento. n Losses against Somerville, Rosebud and Sorrento begs the question… Can they match it with the best in the comp? n Off field, very well lead by President Phil Stone and his committee. n All club success starts at committee level... “Attitude reflects leadership” My tip: Makes finals but is a first week casualty Red Hill FC n Best is as good as any but worst is really poor. n Must close this gap and find more consistency. n Needs to stop opposition momentum quicker. n Back to back wins against Devon
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and Frankston have them back on track after three consecutive losses. n Defensively, fantastic. But unless they kick more goals I can’t see them playing finals footy. n United club off field which is a huge positive. My tip: Sixth Sorrento FC n When was the last time they lost four games in a Home and Away season? n Best is still clearly good enough pushed Rye and Somerville n Great recent victory against Hastings. n Getting Tapscott, Pitt and ruckman Williams back for the back half of the year is a massive positive. Mattison not far away either. n Will the indifferent start ignite the fire in the second half of the season? n I’m expecting a strong finish by the champs. My tip: Will finish 4th and advance past Hastings first week of the finals but will be a second week casualty. ***
PENINSULA LEAGUE
THERE are seven rounds left in the MPNFL Peninsula Division season. In a very tight competition, it appears only the top four sides can win it. RPP commentator and our very own Toe Punt looks at where the top clubs are at and predicts the final outcome. Mt Eliza FC 9 wins / 2 losses 16.8 For – Rank 2 9.75 Against – Rank 3 n
Lost two in three weeks to Pines
and YCW. n Heavy reliance on Justin Van Unen n Need to find a way to keep Lockwood deep also n Strength is running backs – Booth, Gill, Lombardozzi, D’Orazio n Been blessed with injury n Need to find a Plan B My Tip: Can’t win the flag Mornington FC 9 wins / 2 losses 15.5 For – Rank 4 9.57 Against – Rank 2 n Lost to Mt Eliza in Round 4 and Bonbeach three weeks ago n Have struggled with injury – no continuity in side n Depth has stood up – teenagers have been getting an opportunity n Hard to score against, despite playing on a small deck n Forward line unsettled n Strong position to make a charge at the right time n Rumours are rife that things are not rosy at the kennel My Tip: Will play in the grand final Pines FC 8 wins / 2 losses / 1 draw 15.6 For – Rank 3 13 Agst – Rank 6 n Losses have come at the hands of Mornington and YCW n Draw against Bonbeach n Good is amongst the best in the competition n Have big weapons in Hendry brothers, Beau & Guy, Potts and Edwards n Game plan that all have brought into and executing most of the time n Need to beat either Mornington
or YCW on the way home to be considered a genuine threat My Tip: goes into second week of finals YCW FC 7 wins / 3 losses 19.15 For – Rank 1 9 Agst – Rank 1 n The yardstick of the competition n Collins, Barry, Eames all back for the second half. Ricky Morris the only one not available from best 22 at this stage. n Great blend of youth and experience. n Good body sizes accross the team n Still best defence and attack in the game, despite the losses. n Hope they have been working on a Plan B also. Almost cost them a premiership. Langwarrin brained them in that shock loss. My Tip: Premiers Edi-Asp FC 5 wins / 4 losses / 1 draw 15 For – Rank 5 13 Agst – Rank 5 n Hasn’t beaten a side above it. Drew with Langwarrin after looking gone. n On paper, is better than five wins n Debuting a heap of kids, which is superb for the future. n A-grade talent is good – Garth, O’Hanlon, Clark, Tim & Steve Mannix, Tagg n Future is very, very bright n Deserves to be fifth but won’t progress into the second week My Tip: Loses to Pines in Elimination Final
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