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After-Care, a family owned business from humble beginnings in 1999
When Shane and Maxine Kelly opted for a career change in the 1990s, initially, they had no idea where their journey would take them. However, with family, people and relationships being important to them, it seemed a natural progression to return to study and become certified carers. Once qualified they gained valuable experience working in aged care facilities, and for various In-home care agencies. They soon noticed a gap in the industry for in home care providers and support services along the Mornington Peninsula. Subsequently, in 1999 Shane and Maxine started After-Care from a spare room in their Rye home. Over the years, After-Care has been recognised for its contribution to the local community by being awarded multiple Business Services and Business Excellence Awards. “We also proudly support many local sporting and community groups through valued sponsorship” said Shane.
After-Care’s mission is clear and concise. We are passionate about providing quality in home care with a strong client focus.
Perfection is our goal. Excellence is tolerated. We have earned a solid reputation built on honesty, trust, reliability and respect.
Today, Shane and Maxine both remain the driving force behind the day-to-day running of the business, and the core values that After-Care upholds.
Now a Registered NDIS Support Provider and Approved Aged Care Provider for Home Care Packages, After-Care continues to deliver high quality in-home supports to older people and person’s with a disability so they can remain living independently in their local community. With a purpose-built office in Rosebud on the Mornington Peninsula, After-Care employs local Carers and supports over 600 people each week across the peninsula, Frankston and surrounding suburbs, so they can remain living independently at home. After-Care also assists people looking to enter the industry by offering traineeships to people with a caring nature who are looking for a rewarding career as a Carer. For more information visit www.after-care.com.au
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A range and prices that are second to none David Barke Appliances has been looking after the appliance needs of the peninsula since 1990 and is one of Rosebud’s longest established retailers.
David commenced employment as the delivery driver at what was then Stanmans Retravision in 1984 and quickly moved through the ranks to become store manager after just two short years. In 1990 the opportunity came along to purchase the business and David Barke Retravision was brought to life. Originally operating from a smaller store near Boneo Road the business continued to grow and relocated in 2001 to the large format store it now operates from affectionately known as THE BIG BLUE BUILDING at 1263 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud. David Barke Appliances is a family-owned business with both David and his wife Jeynell working with the team who are all locals and many having worked there for as long as 20 years!
The store is now a member of the Designer Appliances network which is part of Australia’s largest electrical appliance buying group and stocks a full range of the latest appliances from all the leading brands, and being part of the largest group means their buying power is second to none. With such a large range on display there is no need to leave the peninsula. As a Designer Appliance store there is a special emphasis on cooking appliances from brands such as Miele, Smeg, Ilve, Bora, Falcon, Electrolux, Westinghouse and Asko to name a few and the fully trained team can assist from selection and planning right through to liaising with builders and kitchen designers to provide specifications and guide on correct installation. For builders and developers David has established commercial relationships with the largest suppliers to provide special project pricing. Home entertainment, laundry, and air-conditioning are also well displayed, and a full team of qualified professional tradespeople can be accessed to complete the purchase. The store provides a complete solution, not just a product.
David Barke Appliances: Proudly local for over 30 years. Photos: Supplied The latest addition to the product range is bedding and a complete range of Sleepmaker and King Koil, Australian made mattresses are on display. Service and knowledge are the heart of the business and they delight in helping customers make the right choice on their appliance needs.
Home delivery is available right across the peninsula, Western Port and often the delivery team can be found as far away as suburban Melbourne and the Bellarine Peninsula. David Barke Appliances is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 4pm.
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Local business supports local sports For fifteen years, Jeff Swagemakers, his wife, Petrina, and their five children have owned and operated SportsPower Rosebud.
The local family continues to provide quality sporting equipment, accessories, and service to the community. The backbone of their family business is the value ‘A Local Family Supporting the Local Community’. “We sponsor as many of the local sporting clubs as we can. Whether it be the Football Clubs, Netball Clubs, or the Bowls Clubs,” said Jeff. “This last 12 months has been one of the toughest years since starting this business. But the support we have received back from the community has really kept us going” The store prides itself on a close-knit family feel, with all five of Jeff’s children having worked during the years, his youngest daughter Georgia, now the Store Manager. “We have watched many kids over the years grow into young adults. We first saw them in here getting their boots fitted for their very first game, now they are applying for jobs, working here, and driving themselves to the store” says Jeff.
At the end of 2019 the store had a complete refit on the inside. Bringing a fresh feel back into the store and allowing the extensive range the store offers to be displayed better. Offering equipment for almost all sports,
you can pick up everything from footballs, basketballs, footwear, sporting apparel, resistance bands, and snorkelling gear, all the way to treadmills, and home gyms. Or if you find yourself looking for archery equipment, table
tennis and billiard accessories, boxing gloves or scooters, you are sure to find what you need in store too. They even do trophies and engraving. At SportsPower Rosebud, they have something for everyone.
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Rosebud Country Club - more than just golf Rosebud Country Club (RCC) is proving to be one of the most improved facilities on the Mornington Peninsula.
The Club last year announced itself as a host of a European Tour First Stage Qualifying School event, which was originally pencilled in for September 2020. However, as the COVID-19 pandemic suddenly affected the world as we know it, the Club and the European Tour have rescheduled this year’s event to August-September 2021. This is a very proud moment for the Club and its many members, as the Qualifying school event will be the first time the European Tour has ever held a 1st Stage Qualifying School event outside Europe in its 45-year history.
In early 2022, the Club will again hold The Players Series (TPS) hosted by US Open Champion Geoff Ogilvy. TPS is an exciting new format that has Men and Women professionals compete against each other for the same prize purse, which in 2021 was $150,000. The inaugural event held in January 2021, saw Australian professional Brad Kennedy win from 18 year old (then) amateur Elvis Smylie by 1 shot and in 3rd place was Australian Su Oh, who
is currently playing on the US Women’s tour. The first event was broadcast on FOXTEL and KAYO over the weekend, so look out.
The Club is thriving with record membership, record playing numbers and outstanding reviews of its golf courses. It offers high quality golf across 2 courses, with recent works to the North course highlighting the quality of the property. For those who would like to improve their game, Club Professional Matt Bolton offers clinics, lessons, club sales and repairs through Bolton Performance Golf. Matt has recently added SAM PuttLab which is the latest innovation in putting improvement technology and is being used by most of the leading tour players and their short game coaches. The Club also runs a fantastic junior program during the school term which promotes skill development whilst increasing participation and engagement in a fun, social and accessible way.
RCC is situated in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula with easy access via Peninsula Link. Located just 100 metres from the Clubhouse, Fairways Resort is the perfect accommodation option. With 39 rooms it is the choice for your stay and play on the
Peninsula. Staying on-site ensure you are the Club’s honorary guest where you enjoy fantastic rates and offers on food and beverage and a large range of golf apparel and merchandise. The Club has fantastic practice facilities, with a driving range, chipping and putting greens as
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Your one stop shop for lounge and bedroom Rosebud Homemakers are your local one stop shop for lounge suites and bedroom furniture.
Owned and operated by a local family, Rosebud Homemakers specialise in all you need to set up the living areas and bedroom of your home, making sure to keep prices reasonable and service top quality.
“We have been there for 25 years, and sell lounge suites, recliners, corner suites, dining room settings and bedroom furniture,” said owner, Andrew Mead. “I have run the business for the last 14 years. My father started it in 1994 but I took over when he retired.” Andrew and his wife, Siobhan, work together at Rosebud Homemakers where they offer good old fashioned service and professional expertise.
“We sell all the main brands including Jason Lazyboy lounge suites and recliners, and Sleepmaker bedding to name a couple, “said Andrew. We have at least 20 lounge suites on display and 30 different recliners, 15 different types of mattresses, and everything else in between. As a local store, we offer free local deliver and we know the area well as we all live locally.” Andrew and Siobhan said that a lot of their customers are repeat business, after knowing the family store for so long.
“We are a long standing local business which makes all the difference, “said Andrew. “We make sure we cater for all budgets and styles, starting from entry level pricing to the middle-upper market. We offer exceptionally good quality and value for money.” Rosebud Homemaker is 1387 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud. Phone 5986 8898.
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Come, see what you’re missing at Bay Views Golf Course It’s amazing how many people are still surprised when they arrive at Bay Views Golf Course to find that one of Victoria’s greatest hidden golfing gems is hidden in plain sight – perched high above the Mornington Peninsula coastline, right on their doorstep!
Formerly known as Rosebud Park, Bay Views Golf Course is located on Elizabeth Drive and boasts a unique vantage point of Port Phillip Bay with coastal views which must be seen to be believed. The golf course itself is a joy to play and offers tremendous value for money with prepaid 18-hole green fees available from just $42 online.
In recent times the Bay Views Lifestyle Pass has proven to be extremely popular with locals who have been eager to access reduced green fees while also obtaining a handicap, golfers insurance and access to competitions!
For those wishing to dip their toe in the water at Bay Views, there are several enticing midweek green fee deals which offer 18 holes for just $29 of a Wednesday! There’s no better place to take in the picturesque coastal scenery than from Bay Views newly refurbished Al Fresco area, with a cold drink in hand and good mates at your side what better way to enjoy everything that golf on the Peninsula has to offer!
The Bay Views experience offers players a full fleet of motorised golf carts, friendly and welcoming staff, as well as a course that’s kept in immaculate condition all year round.
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MCCRAE lighthouse turned orange last week as a tribute to SES volunteers who turn out in their signature orange uniforms to help the community day and night in all kinds of weather. Wear Orange Wednesday, celebrated with the assistance of McCrae Lions, Wednesday 19 May, honoured the SES’s essential role come storms, floods, search-and-rescues and at serious road crashes. Sorrento SES unit’s Margaret Davis said members spent an average 150 hours on operational time over 12 months plus training and activities. Training was one night a week with extra time spent with chainsaws or working at heights. “All members have a sense of achievement and pride that comes from giving back to the community,” Ms Davis said. “Community education is an important part of the Sorrento SES and preparation for emergencies is essential to maintain safe and resilient communities.” To prepare for winter, Ms Davis said residents should monitor weather forecast and wind warnings, as well as cleaning gutters, downpipes and drains, and checking that loose items, such as outdoor furniture, umbrellas and trampolines, were secure. Cars should be parked under cover or away from trees and motorists should never drive through or enter floodwaters, she said. Call 132 500 for help or 000 if the situation is life-threatening.
Plan OK for sure, but not all happy Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au THE long-awaited landscape strategy and concept plan for the Rye foreshore was approved last week, but not before being changed to make it more acceptable to councillors. Deputy mayor Cr Sarah Race, whose Nepean Ward includes Rye, successfully added that a car park be retained west of the pier and that the rock wall be included in the promenade design to maintain the historical alliance with Napier Street, or its materials be used
elsewhere in the redevelopment. Also in her amendments were that all-abilities play equipment be included, with a path connecting the Scout Hall car park and playground; the events and markets area receives threephase power; that indigenous vegetation be planted, and that vegetation and boardwalks highlight the view line, and preserve the natural environment. However, the plan did not prove popular with Cr Race’s Nepean Ward colleague, Cr Susan Bissinger, who described adoption of the plan as signalling a “sad day”. “There will be nothing recognis-
able about Rye once this plan goes through,” she said. “Rye will be like a poor cousin to the Gold Coast.” The adoption of the concept plan at Mornington Peninsula Shire’s planning services committee Tuesday 18 May meeting means that detailed designs can begin. Following adoption of the Rye Township Plan in 2017, the shire was given $3.25 million from the state government the plan’s first stage. Its “key principles” outlined by project manager Elliott Reid and urban designer James Bryan are to preserve the natural environment and promote Rye
as a “signature township for sustainability and eco-living”; improve connections for pedestrians and cyclists; improve the connection from the commercial precinct to the foreshore; and “create a revitalised public domain to establish a thriving destination across all seasons”. The two officers said these principles are included in the Napier Street Plaza redevelopment, the foreshore promenade, changes to the foreshore camping area and the foreshore park. They said the updated plan would “revitalise the foreshore and provide the most balanced approach” in re-
sponse to feedback from the public. “Once delivered, it is expected that the foreshore will provide a great place for all to use, year-round,” they said. Cr Race was “excited” to be moving that the foreshore plan be adopted, subject to her amendments. “We are well on the way to seeing the Rye foreshore rejuvenated and revitalised,” she said, adding that Rye was, in some ways, like a big country town. “While other places have their village green, or their botanic gardens, Rye has its foreshore.” Continued Page 12
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NEWS DESK MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire mayor Despi O’Connor (centre opposite) joins supporters of an inclusive community outside the Hastings shire offices where the rainbow flag was raised and, Charlotte with Freya the pug. Pictures: Gary Sissons
Rainbow flag flies to support diversity THE rainbow flag was flown at Mornington Peninsula Shire offices to celebrate International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), Monday 17 May. The gesture was a show of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTIQA+) residents, community, friends, family and colleagues. The mayor Despi O’Connor and Crs Sarah Race, Lisa Dixon, David Gill, Anthony Marsh, Kerri McCafferty and Paul Mercurio, as well as shire staff and members of the community, gathered in front of the Hastings office to mark the occasion and raise the flag together. A shire statement said: “As an
organisation, we are proud of our commitment to supporting our LGBTIQA+ community. In addition to marking IDAHOBIT day each year, we also have a longstanding partnership with Headspace in Frankston to deliver our Peninsula Pride programs. We’ve worked together to achieve a queer-straight alliance group in every state secondary school on the peninsula.” The shire supports Rainbow Connections, a community group providing a safe space for transgender and gender-diverse children, plus their parents/ carers and siblings. It has partnered with training provider Polykala to “deliver Pride in the Workplace and build our capacity to support our workforce and our com-
munity”. The shire’s aged and disability team has trained in working with LGBTIQA+ clients. “Everyone deserves to feel safe where they live, work and play. Discrimination is not welcome at Mornington Peninsula Shire or in our community,” Cr O’Connor said. “Sexuality and gender identity or intersex status aren’t always visible, so creating a culture where everyone feels safe and respected, even if there aren’t any visible LGBTIQA+ people, is very important. “By celebrating IDAHOBIT and actively showing support for LGBTIQA+ people we are openly challenging discrimination and celebrating pride and diversity.”
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MANY of us give our unwanted clothing a new life by donating it to op-shops, giving it to a friend or selling it on a social media. However, not all items can be given a new life, with a stubborn stain or a tear meaning they are rendered unusable. This results in each of us sending an average 23kg of textiles to landfill annually, according to figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. It is the same with some smaller electronics, such as faulty electronic toothbrushes or a hair dryer that stopped working a year or two ago. That’s why a recycling trailer commissioned by Flinders Lions Club is so important. It accepts all clean clothing, hats, shoes, bags and small electrical appliances, such as hairdryers, toasters, drills, mobile phones, tablets and laptops, with donors asked to remove loose batteries and to recycle them at participating facilities. The trailer, pictured, is available for hire by community groups and organisa-
tions. It can be booked for up to four weeks and will be delivered to each new location. All items collected will go to a recycler, the SCR group, for sorting. Worn out textiles will be transformed into wash rags, biofuel and the good pieces donated to op shops or given a second life in global communities that need them most. Faulty electronics are recycled locally. The mayor Cr Despi O’Connor said: “This initiative is an action to come out of our Beyond Zero Waste Strategy. Join our mission to send zero waste to landfill and take on this declutter challenge to free your home of unwanted clothing and electronic waste. “I hope many community groups jump on this opportunity and book the trailer for their town. We have designed a promotional poster template for groups to help spread the word in your local communities.” For details and trailer bookings visit: mornpen.vic.gov.au/recyclingtrailer
PUBLIC hearings into Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s proposed 2020/21 budget has exposed a clash of expectations between the shire and a business lobby group. Included in the Committee for Mornington Peninsula’s detailed submission was its gratitude for the shire’s “$50,000 commitment” towards a study into whether the shire should be seen as a region or remain in the Melbourne metropolitan area. However, the money was not included in the draft budget and has left councillors wondering how the committee could have thought they were its “partners” in such an investigation. Cr Steve Holland said he had “not been privy” to conversations that led to the committee believing the shire would pay $50,000 towards the study. “I believe they were with the CEO [John Baker.” Cr Holland told The News that “all parties have different stories … I don’t know who to believe”. He said the $50,000 had never been in the draft budget and the shire would “do its own work” on being regional. He said Geelong had once been part of metropolitan Melbourne and
could provide a good case study. He believed the peninsula would benefit by being seen as regional and said the state government sometimes recognised it as such “when it suits”. Cr David Gill warnedf that regional status would see large areas of the peninsula opened up for exploitation as they would lose the “protection” of being zoned green wedge. “It’s ridiculous [being regional], we don’t want to be a city”. Cr Gill said that no officer or councillor could have committed the shire to spending $50,000 on the study. “Officers can’t promise money like that, although they can refer it to the budget for consideration by councillors.” He did not regard the committee, with just 45 members, as being representative of the peninsula’s “huge numbers of businesses”. “They [committee members] are unelected and I’d like it if they came out and described themselves as lobbyists, so everybody knows who they are. “If they represent all businesses, they should be elected and not a selfappointed committee. “There is a role for groups to forward cases on issues - such as business or the environment - but we need to know who they are and who they represent.” In her written budget submission
the committee’s executive officer Briony Hutton said “Australian Unity Funds Management” was also partnering with the shire “to undertake the regional investigation report by Deloitte Access Economics”. When asked by The News who gave assurances that the shire would pay $50,000 towards the report, Ms Hutton said the committee “hopes to work with council among other local stakeholders to undertake the regional investigation report ... Although regional by nature, the Mornington Peninsula forms part of metropolitan Melbourne, which means our residents face all the challenges of a regional community with none of the regionally-specific supports”. The Labor MP for Nepean Chris Brayne has also questioned why the committee was asking the shire to “cough up $50,000 on more studies and consultants”. “The business lobby’s executive officer, Briony Hutton, says they have ‘large corporations’ as members. Why are they begging peninsula ratepayers for money?” The committee’s written submission was one of 85 received by the shire. “Business group wants more spending to cope with growth” Page 8
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NEWS DESK Tools stolen A TRADIE lost tools valued at $2950 during a house burglary at Balnarring last week. A vacuum cleaner, and Makita power tools including drills, drop saws, impact driver, framing gun and fixing gun were stolen during the raid in Capitol Avenue. Somerville detectives said a door was forced to an underneath area, overnight Tuesday 18 May.
Building site hit A BUILDING site in Portsea was targeted by thieves, overnight Monday 17 May. They stole a circular saw, impact driver, $4000 concrete cutter, laser plane, reciprocating saw and framing gun valued at $7500 from the Martins Lane site. Anyone with information is urged to call Somerville CIU 5978 1300 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
Sports grant THE new athletics and soccer pavilion at Civic Reserve, Mornington has been given $4 million from the state government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program. The pavilion is expected to cost $6.5m, with Mornington Peninsula Shire making up the shortfall. Once completed, the “integrated pavilion” will include four change rooms, umpiring change rooms, kitchen, office, community multipurpose space and first aid room, designed to Mornington Peninsula’s needs of athletics and district standards for soccer, benefiting the Mouth Martha Soccer Club, Mornington Little Athletics Club and Mornington Athletics Club. Work is expected to start late this year.
Garden and its helpers are thriving BLAIRGOWRIE Community Garden is thriving and so is the interest of members who visit to enjoy its serenity and natural beauty and also share in its bounty. The garden was the idea of nearby resident Anne van Veen, who believed there was demand for a community garden in Blairgowrie. In August 2018 Mornington Peninsula Shire Council leased the group two unused tennis courts and the pavilion at Stringer Reserve. Garden designer Fiona Brockhoff prepared a master plan and became a “generous supporter”. Since then, the tennis courts have been transformed into garden beds with an array of produce, including strawberries, peas, tomatoes, kale, artichokes, beans, zucchinis, silver beet, pumpkin – and even a couple of spears of asparagus as well as a great range of herbs. Some of the major works were built with the assistance of members of the garden and volunteers from Point Nepean Men’s Shed. Now president of the garden club, Ms van Veen said the nearly 80 members enjoyed the “peaceful and satisfying place and the freshest of vegetables”. “Everyone has been incredibly supportive of the development of the garden – from the council to local traders and suppliers,” she said. “Their generosity has been fantastic.” Blairgowrie Community Garden is a not-for-profit volunteer group and all funds raised are put back into the garden. “The garden beds are communal – we don’t have private plots,”
Fertile ground: Ty Christoff and Peter Salthouse at the Blairgowrie Community Garden. Picture: Gary Sissons
Ms van Veen said. “All members share the work that needs to be done and then everyone shares the produce. “If we have excess, we donate it to a local food charity. Members have free access to the garden to work when it suits them, and the garden holds regular working bees.” Membership is $20 per household per year and application forms can be
found at the garden or at blairgowriecommunitygarden.org Member Peter Salthouse, who celebrated his 90th birthday last week, asked, instead of presents, that members donate money to the garden. It will be used to buy a feature tree. “We were able to raise $271 which I gave to Anne,” Mr Salthouse said. “The gardens are a great outlet and a
place to meet new friends and share a common interest. “They attract retirees, young and old, young mums bring their kids ... We also have a kitchen where we can have a cup of tea and last week we had scones, jam and cream. “It’s a lovely place to sit down and have a chat.” Stephen Taylor
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Talks on future of estuary’s reserves MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire is investigating whether more planning controls are needed to protect the environmental values of the Balcombe Estuary Reserves. The estuary is one of the peninsula’s major waterways and regarded as a significant natural asset. The reserves are rich in biodiversity and offer picnic tables, playgrounds, fishing platforms and walking tracks and boardwalk alongside Balcombe Creek, extending from the bay to Nepean Highway and on to The Briars. Other recreation facilities include tennis courts, cricket and football ovals, pistol club, and bowls club, as well as Mount Martha PreSchool and maternal and child health centre. The shire is concerned that, with increasing population, the environment and the recreational facilities of the reserves will come under increasing pressure. A draft Balcombe Estuary Reserve Ecological and Planning Study aims to protect and enhance the biodiversity values of the reserves. The goal is to balance the preservation of the reserves’ ecological values while supporting sport and recreation uses of the area. “We want your thoughts on how we can best balance sport and recreation and the environmental significance of the reserves,” the mayor Cr Despi O’Connor said. The shire is recommending a new planning control have the power to limit the impact of future development and vegetation removal on the environmental significance of the area. It recommends small pockets of land be rezoned where the zoning does not match the current or future land use.
Simulated rescue: CFA crews cut the doors off a wrecked car. Pictures: Supplied
It is acknowledged that some planning controls protecting the environment may restrict certain community facilities and expansion of sport and recreation facilities. The shire may need to either buy land in or near Mount Martha if these facilities need to expand or dedicate parts of the reserves for recreational needs over environmental protection. A community consultation period runs until Monday 28 June. Those wanting to be involved can visit: mornpen.vic.gov.au/balcombeestuary They can then fill out the survey and/or make a submission. Hard copy forms are available at shire customer service centres. An information session is to be held online, 11am-1pm, Monday 31 May via Microsoft Teams. An in person drop-in session is being held 5.30-8pm, Wednesday 9 June, at Mornington Park Pavilion (9 Flinders Drive, Mornington). To RSVP for an information session visit mornpen.vic.gov.au/balcombeestuary.
Rescuers at the cutting edge DROMANA and Langwarrin CFA brigades are among the first in Australia to receive cuttingedge, battery operated road rescue equipment. The three new tools include a cutter, spreader and hydraulic ram. They are battery operated and don’t require an external power source as well as being waterproof allowing greater access to road crash victims, including in drains and waterways. The tools costing $214,000 were funded by the Transport Accident Commission and the CFA. The two brigades are among the CFA’s 21 Road Crash Rescue Principal Providers across the state with specialised equipment to perform rescues. Last year the CFA responded to 4290 vehicle accidents across the state, with 170 requiring help from a rescue crew with about 80 people having to be cut from their cars. CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said: “Our firefighters attend thousands of motor vehicle accidents each year so it’s important we have the most up-to-date equipment.
“These new cutting-edge, battery-operated tools will boost our capability and give our firefighters the best chance at saving community members trapped in vehicles.” The road rescue equipment comes as CFA recognises National Road Safety Week which honours those lost on our roads and raises awareness of road safety. Officer Heffernan said the campaign asks us to “pledge to drive so others survive” by behaving safely and responsibly on our roads. “Road trauma incidents not only impact our communities, they also deeply impact our firefighters and other emergency services personnel,” he said. “Many road crashes can be avoided. Every Victorian needs to play their part in ensuring they are vigilant and safe on our roads. “Let’s help reduce Victoria’s road toll by looking out for each other on the roads – your life and your loved ones’ lives depend on it.” Road users are encouraged to take the pledge online at roadsafetyweek.com.au
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Business group wants more spending to cope with growth Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council is not allocating enough resources to cope with demand for services from population growth, according to the lobby group Committee for Mornington Peninsula. THE group’s assessment of the council’s proposed 2021-22 budget acknowledges that the shire’s our community, our connectivity, our prosperity and our wellbeing strategy is “synergetic with [our] strategic objectives in addressing disadvantage, improving accessibility, land for livelihoods and lifelong learning”. The committee welcomed the council’s $10 million COVID-19 recovery package, particularly $2.2 million to fast track capital works for infrastructure and community connections; $2 million for business support, community recovery, events, youth and social services, and $125,000 to expedite rezoning for a Mornington Peninsula Technology Park. But, taking the “hottest property market in 40 years … as an indicator of [anticipated] local population growth” the committee said: “We feel that the council is not accounting for any serious increased demand for public services and pressure on community assets in its proposed budget.” The hot market, fuelled by a “con-
siderable increase in first home buyers coming from the city to purchase houses using state and federal government grants and incentives” was accompanied by “significantly more subdivision and planning applications … and an exponential increase in dwelling density in suburban areas”. The committee quoited a Financial Review report that said peninsula suburbs “dominated rankings for the steepest price rises” in the first quarter of 2021. “Peninsula properties are in high demand and local agents are saying that this is coming from all demographics with no sign of a slowdown. The increase in demand extends to the high percentage quartiles of the property market in townships such as Red Hill, St Andrews Beach and Flinders, and the medium percentage quartiles in suburbs such as Hastings, Tootgarook and Rye. “The property market boom will result in a sustained increase in local resident population.” The committee said council’s allocation for transport and traffic management included a “marginal increase” of $178,000, while road and pathway maintenance was proposed to be cut by $377,000, with the parking enforcement budget up by $275,000. “[We think] the council should be allocating significantly more resources to improve local roads and congestion
management and make more parking spaces available to account for an immediate and projected increase in road traffic,” the committee said. Another example of under-budgeting for service delivery was the planning scheme and applications budget’s marginal increase of $84,000 on last year “making little provision for the projected increase in demand for permit applications resulting from an influx of new residents wanting to make improvements to their properties”. “Furthermore, the [committee] observes that council has budgeted for increased expenditure of $3.38 million on last year for waste and recycling collection services, but notes that this is mainly due to an increase in [state government] landfill levy rates and contract indexation, rather than a projected increase in demand for services.”
Group dropped FRANKSTON Council has cancelled its $10,000 a year membership the Committee for Greater Frankston, a lobby group established under similar protocols to that of the younger Committee for Mornington Peninsula. Frankston mayor Kris Bolam said the CfGF had “tunnel vision”, and had become too preoccupied with the green wedge, extending the electric train to Baxter and car parking.
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Young gymnasts go north to test their skills SIX Mornington Youth Club gymnasts are on the Gold Coast representing Victoria at the Australian Gymnastic Championships, 13-26 May. Jordan Liang, Phoenix Petrovic, Jackson Findlay, Tom Hall and Will Shurey are competing in Men’s Artistic Gymnastics and Haylee Whitehead in the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics. The club’s Sarah Waterland and Ben Pocklington are coaches for the event. The club’s gymnasts, competing in national level 7 through to senior level, are eligible for selection onto state teams representing Victoria at national events. They compete at several trial events in March and April where the best are chosen to represent the state. COVID saw Mornington Youth Club close from March to November with gymnasts only DECKING T/Pine 70x22 KD ACQ ........................... $2.70mt T/Pine 90x22 KD ACQ ........................... $3.50mt Merbau 70x19 Random ........................ $5.25mt Merbau 90x19 Random ........................ $6.50mt Merbau 140x22 Random .................... $13.25mt Spotted Gum 86x19 .............................. $7.50mt Spotted Gum 135x19........................... $13.95mt
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The after effects of surgery run deep TALKING to friends about the unexpected side effects from hip surgery this year prompted Hastings author and artist Fran Henke to explore the little discussed subject of medical or post-surgery trauma. “Sharing my experience with neighbours who’d recently been under the knife, stories poured out of coming home being angry, forgetful, afraid of going back to hospital or even seeing doctors we trusted,” Mrs Henke said. “They were so relieved someone else felt the same. We talked for ages about memory lapses, loss of sense of taste, fatigue, disinterest in hobbies we once loved. The more I talked to people in the wider community, the more stories came out from people of all ages. A receptionist told about the emotional trauma of having emergency caesarean surgery, how she researched what she was feeling to find help. A friend told how her Dutch-born husband after surgery at Frankston Hospital, lapsed into delirium believing staff were German and it was wartime. Family battled to assure them he did not have dementia.” Mrs Henke said her disorientation was exacerbated by COVID-19 conditions at Frankston Hospital where staff were in full PPE. There were no visitors, no Pink Ladies, or chaplain. Nurses and doctors had little time to comfort or explain. “I just wanted to get out of there,”
Mrs Henke said. “I came home too early, collapsed, had to have the hip replaced. On top of that an allergy to the anti-clot injections appears to have triggered Addison’s disease, a long term endocrine disorder. “I was ballistically angry to have gone in after a two-year wait for a new hip and come out with a disease that few people have ever heard of.” With the aim of alleviating others discomfort, Mrs Henke sought infor-
mation from a blog on post-surgery trauma from friends and family working in mental and allied health fields. “You won’t find much about it here,” commented one. And that was the case. Most of the information came from the United States, but Peninsula Health’s mental health service clinical director, Professor Richard Newton, agreed the problem had been recognised here for the past 10 years. “Around 20-40 per cent of patients
will experience it, and advocacy can make some people worse,” Prof Newton said. “It’s not straight forward. Everyone reacts differently. You can’t enforce debriefing consultations. Some people will say ‘I’m fine’ or ‘just go away’ or ‘thank God you’re here’. It’s about good bedside care over brochures. “People with lived experience are more powerful advocates than people like me.” Mrs Henke realised that men in particular were reluctant to discuss their feelings about illness and surgery.
“We all need to talk it through, boring though that may be for friends and family, it does help. And those feelings do wear off. “I can remember what everyone has in their teas and coffee again, how to use the TV remote, but I’m still not sure why wearing black clothes is all right after years of avoiding them.” Fran Henke’s blog on Medical Trauma can be accessed via her Facebook page or fhenke.wixsite.com/ blog-pointsofview/medical-traumasurgery-s-unspoken-sting
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Sharing hope with a ‘gift’ Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au DIVERSIONAL therapist Michelle Lowe knows that small things can make a big difference in troubling times. The latest proof of this was brought home to her when a small stone that had provided comfort to a woman living rough on the streets was found by a troubled young girl who also saw it as uplifting. The reality is that the stone was just a stone but, first to the woman and then the girl, it presented as something to physically grasp, something in which they saw hope and found comfort. Ms Lowe runs Talk to the Animals, a NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) accredited “social and emotional wellbeing centre” in Balnarring (“Donkey therapy makes more than horse sense” The News 26/4/21). “They have never met, but now share a symbol of hope,” Ms Lowe said. The stone had been purposely left by the 40-year-old woman next to a bench, the “safe place”, overlooking wetlands at Ms Lowe’s therapy centre. The woman was nearing the end of her three-day stay and did not feel the need to hold onto the stone which had supported her during a time of homelessness. “The view from this very special place takes in water reeds, native birds, grazing paddocks, trees waving in the wind and space. The path on island leads to a seat where one can sit and feel the peace,” Ms Lowe said.
“The woman spent much time on this island as she began to heal. In gratitude, she placed beside the seat a small treasure she had found when she was living on the streets which she had kept as a sign of hope for a better life. “She left her gift of love as a thank you for what she had gained. She felt she could now move forward.” The woman’s challenges had led to bouts of homelessness and the little girl, “in spite of her own challenges, displays a keen interest in participated learning”. “The little girl also goes to the safe place to play on the island. She loves to collect small stones from the island’s pathway to stick onto drawing paper. “This day she held the stone in her hand, the one [as it turned out] left behind by the woman. She asked me what it was, and I said it is a very special gift from the island which she can hold in times of trouble to keep her safe. “The common thread in their lives is that they both experience social difficulties.” As the woman was preparing to leave the following day, she told Ms Lowe about leaving “a gift” near the bench. “Straight away I knew what she had done. I told her how the little girl had found it and wanted to keep it so she could feel safe. “She just smiled and told me the story behind the gift. That moment showed me that there is still love and generosity within us. “The value of the gift is measured by the giving, not what it was.” Details: www.donkeylovetherapy. com.au
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ONE of the donkeys at Talk to the Animals, a wellbeing centre at Balnarring where the “gift” of a small stone has provided hope and comfort. Picture: Gary Sissons
UNITED Energy is spending $1 million to make powerlines between Flinders and Cape Schanck more suited to coastal conditions. The power company says the work on Thursday (27May) along seven kilometres of Boneo Road between Old Cape Schanck and Meakins roads is “aimed at maintaining safety and reliability”. The work will see 524 customers lose power and a section of Boneo Road will also be closed between Meakins Road and Ace- Hi Ranch at Cape Schanck. Signs will advise drivers and detours put in place. United Energy maintenance manager Tim Smith said the job would be done by a “large workforce … eliminating the need for multiple planned power interruptions”. “We understand there is never a good time for power outages, but we are minimising impacts for customers by using more than 50 crews on the day to get all this work done safely and quickly,” Mr Smith said. “We’ll be notifying all impacted customers directly well ahead of starting work in the area.” The work includes replacing old conductors with new, stronger replacements and work crews will also carry out the annual maintenance program, replacing cross-arms, insulators and lightning surge arrestors. United Energy says it is progressing with the rollout of a new technology in other parts of the Mornington Peninsula to improve fire safety and reliability. Details: unitedenergy.com.au or call 1300 131 689.
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Rye foreshore plan Continued from Page 1 Cr Race said her amendments “are based on community feedback, petitions and conversations we have had with the community,” she said. Cr Bissinger said that “redevelopment was the last thing” on the minds of the many people she had spoken to. “They wanted the [foreshore area] beautified and enhanced and tweaked and made functional and accessible for all. Now, with this degree of demolition and rebuilding, we will not recognise Rye again. “People will say it is typical of council just bulldozing and concreting over everything.” Rye Community Group Alliance chair Mechelle Cheers said she was thrilled the council had “listened to the community and supported Cr Race’s amendments”. “The outcome means parking close to the pier and beach will be retained. Bay views won’t be lost – there will be no used car sales yard look for Rye foreshore.” Ms Cheers said the foreshore promenade will be “as the community wanted – a boardwalk and green landscaped space”. “Our much loved Rye foreshore will soon truly become a foreshore for all. It’s all very exciting.” Lloyd Borrett, who owns the Scuba Doctor Dive Shop, was unimpressed. “It was a joke of a process,” he said. “They have created a concrete monster. They have reduced parking by half and made cosmetic changes but not addressed [what was] needed, such as disabled facilities and extra parking.” Mr Borrett says the planning process ignored views expressed in a 1500-signature petition. “They say they engaged in extensive community consultation yet they changed stuff all from the original plan, and they don’t have to quantify that and say who they spoke to. “I suppose you could say we have had a halfhearted, half-arsed win.”
Calls to end gas cash splash Picture: Yanni
ABOUT 200 school students, parents and supporters at Mornington joined others across Australia in the first national school strike since COVID-19, Friday 21 May. Meeting at Mornington Park they demanded the federal government stop financing gas and coal projects, and instead invest in clean, renewable energy, secure jobs and “implement First Nations’ solutions to protect Country”. The strike was organised by the School Strike 4 Climate network to push the federal government to protect climate, land and water, and create new jobs by growing Australia’s renewable
energy sector and “stop throwing money at gas”. Speakers included year 6 students Adele, from Mount Martha Primary, and Signe, from Toorak College, year 7 students Leroy and Brett, from Woodleigh, and Dr Jacqui Salter from Mornington Peninsula Shire. An Acknowledgement of Country was delivered by year 6 student Sarah, from Sandringham East Primary. Adele, 11, said: “After COVID -19 the government is promoting a ‘gas-led recovery’ supporting these industries to get them back up and running after the pandemic. We protest that the
money they give to the gas and coal should be invested in renewables which provide more jobs and a better planet.” Signe, also 11, said: “Spending on renewables actually provides more jobs than the gas and coal industries, which is appalling, because that is the government's excuse for keeping them alive.” Groups attending included XR Mornington Peninsula, Mornington Peninsula Climate Action Network, Voices of Mornington Peninsula, Peninsula Rail Link and Save Arthurs Seat. Stephen Taylor
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Make murals to Reconciliation plan’s ward off graffiti ‘positive’ outcomes
ARTISTS from around Australia have been asked to create artworks and murals as part of a Mornington Peninsula Shire anti-graffiti project. To be created by qualified visual artists or art collectives, the chosen artworks will tell “meaningful stories” about the peninsula on the one hand and act as a deterrent to graffiti vandals on the other. They will be displayed at two sites in Rosebud which are known as graffiti hotspots. The strategy has worked at locations previously defaced by vandals, with “little or no” graffiti since the “official” murals were painted. Artists are being invited to submit concepts through an expressions-ofinterest campaign to close Tuesday 15 June. It is anticipated the murals will be created June-September with sites for more murals across the peninsula to be announced later. Mayor Despi O’Connor said the shire was thrilled to be able to provide creative opportunities to combat local graffiti. “Public art and murals are proven to prevent ongoing graffiti, strengthen community pride, engage young people and improve public places,” she said. Cr David Gill, who is on the council’s arts and culture advisory panel, said the creation of murals at graffiti hotspots would “generate a positive impact on the local community and economy as well as give artists more
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Colourful creation: Street art will enhance bare walls and act as a deterrent to vandals. Picture: Supplied
opportunities to contribute in meaningful ways through telling important stories”. “The shire recognises the value and impact of arts and culture to our community. We aim to provide services, events and experiences to support the development of a vibrant, sustainable arts and cultural sector.” Around 25 graffiti reports are received each week at shire-owned sites and on private properties – mainly fences. To complete an Expression-of-Interest or to find out more visit mornpen.vic.gov.au/muralprojects
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire says its Reconciliation Action Plan has led to more Aboriginal children attending three-year-old kindergarten and more goods being bought from Aboriginal-run businesses. The shire last week released a list of “important actions” - but no details about kindergarten numbers or business figures - it has achieved since adopting the Reconciliation Australiaendorsed RAP plan. Canberra-based Reconciliation Australia is a non-government, notfor-profit foundation established in January 2001 to promote reconciliation between Indigenous and nonIndigenous Australians. The shire’s list of achievements coincides with National Reconciliation Week (27 May-3 June) and this Sunday’s Reconciliation Walk held at Hastings by the Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association. “Genuine reconciliation requires real and meaningful action. To achieve this, it is vital that we come together as a community to amplify First Nations’ voices by adding our own voice to the calls for reconciliation and justice,” the shire’s representative on the Inter Council Aboriginal
Consultative Committee Cr Kerri McCafferty said. The shire says it is committed to reconciliation and has already demonstrated Reconciliation Australia’s call for “movement towards braver and more impactful actions”. “We’re proud to be working with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander communities to support meaningful social, cultural and economic outcomes,” the shire stated in its 20 May news release. “We know that to do this, strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander communities must be at the heart of our work.” The 2016 Census recorded 1296 Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders as living on the peninsula, an increase of about 300 since the 2011 Census. The peninsula has about 170,000 residents. The mayor Cr Despi O’Connor said the Reconciliation Week theme More than a word. Reconciliation takes action. “encourages our community to turn good intentions into positive actions”. “The shire has an important role to play in promoting and celebrating Aboriginal cultural heritage, as part of the core identity and value of our peninsula.” As well as increasing kindergarten numbers and business links the shire
says it has: Worked with the Bunurong Land Council to name the new Rosebud aquatic centre pool ‘Yawa’; Adopted Boon Wurrung and English names at the new Mornington Community House; A commitment to Aboriginal business procurement; Shown respect by changing the name of Black Camps reserve in Somerville, to Beek Beek (earth or many lands) and the kindergarten to Tillerkite (play); Naming the Moonah woodland in Rye to Moonah Warren reserve (Moonah by the sea); Used Aboriginal artists’ works on 16 nbn nodes across the peninsula. Adopted a “unique approach to youth” with the RAP developed by its youth services department qualifying for the sustainable communities section of the Tidy Towns Awards. Willum Warrain’s Reconciliation Walk starts at 11am from Pelican Park on the Hastings foreshore on Sunday 30 May. The walk ends at Willum Warrain in Pound Road with a flag raising ceremony, cultural activities, and a free family barbeque. Details: 5979 1391 or register at facebook. com/WillumWarrain The shire’s Reconciliation Action Plan is at mornpen.vic.gov.au/RAP
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POINT of VIEW POINT of view contributors are again out and about and also reflecting on their past views of the Mornington Peninsula. Steve Howard saw end-of-summer promise in the silouettes on board a yacht anchored off safety Beach, 1, and then a close-up chance with a dragon fly before it took flight, 2; Glenys Slade has been back to her pier walks at Mornington and found a happy angler, 3; while the butcher bird would no doubt have liked to have been in Steve Howard’s place for an early morning feed, 4.
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Street art opportunities for artists Mornington Peninsula Shire is looking for skilled visual artists or art collectives to create a public artwork at various locations. Artists from across Australia are invited to submit concepts that will inspire our community and connect to the uniqueness of our Peninsula. Expressions of Interest close on Tuesday 15 June 2021.
Join us, the Aboriginal community of the Mornington Peninsula, for a leisurely stroll in the spirit of Reconciliation. Come with your family, school group or community group - everyone is welcome.
Includes Welcome to Country by the Bunurong Land Council, Mitch Tambo, Yeng Gali Mullum choir, cultural activities & free family BBQ from 11.30am onwards at Willum Warrain. The walk begins at Pelican Park on the Hastings Foreshore at 11:00am & proceeds to our Gathering Place at 10c Pound Road, Hastings. Park at Willum Warrain at 10:00am for the shuttle bus lift to Pelican Park. For more information please call 5979 1391 Organisations- please register your interest on the FB event to help with catering: https://www.facebook.com/WillumWarrain
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MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors Anthony Marsh, the mayor Despi O’Connor and Antonella Celi were at Mornington Community and Information Centre when the chair of the centre’s management committee, Alan Fleer, cut the ribbon with manager Stuart Davis-Meehan. Picture: Yanni
Celebration for volunteers, building works IT has been a while since those involved in the Mornington Community Information and Support Centre have been able to celebrate anything together face to face. That all changed on Wednesday 19 May at a gathering at the centre in Main Street to celebrate National Volunteer Week, Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers. About 70 volunteers and the mayor Cr Despi
O’Connor were there for the ribbon cutting and to officially commission changes at the centre, including a shower for those experiencing homelessness, and contactless entry and exit doors. Manager Stuart Davis-Meehan said the centre relied on the support of more than 100 volunteers who provided a range of support and information services to those experiencing personal and financial difficulties and tourists to the area.
“Our volunteers are all amazing people and we just couldn’t provide the support we do without them,” Mr Davis-Meehan said. “In particular, [we] recognise the contribution of Merna Brydon, Margaret McArthur, Dale Lee and Helga Gross, all of whom have been volunteering at the centre for 30 years, and Margaret and Brian Goding, who have been honoured for their long-term support with life memberships.”
THE federal government says it will provide immediate financial assistance to women who “make the brave decision to leave a violent relationship”. Flinders MP Greg Hunt said the money would support women on the Mornington Peninsula to leave difficult and violent relationships. “The Escaping Violence Payment will provide vital financial support for women and children … to escape family and domestic violence,” Mr Hunt said. “[It] includes a cash payment of up to $1500 and the remaining $3500 in goods and services as well as wrap-around support from a community service provider to support these women in making this brave decision. “Domestic violence can occur across all backgrounds and in all places and there is never any excuse, which is why providing vital financial support to help these women escape these relationships is so important.” The Peninsula Community Legal Centre said the new payment recognised the immediate need for emergency financial support for women and children fleeing family violence. “However, based on PCLC’s extensive experience through its family violence and family law practices, women who leave violent relationships need longer term financial support,” community engagement officer Kirsten Young said. “In particular, most women affected by family violence usually have related family law issues, such as how to get their share of the marital property pool which remains in the hands of their abusive partner, and [which] they are unable to access. “Many are unable to afford the legal help required to go through the lengthy court processes required to access their property. “While this announcement is a great first step, more federal funding is required for legal and other services aimed at securing women’s access to property and other assets.” If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au
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Delays, congestion not the way for roads to go Avenue were “scheduled to undergo asphalt renewal works within the next few months”. Mr McBride said Bungower Road near St Macartans at drop-off and pick-up times was a “nightmare with gridlocks occurring and driver frustration often leading to road rage and danger to vehicles and pedestrians”. The shire’s acting executive manager infrastructure Tom Haines-Sutherland said traffic on Bungower Road had increased considerably since the construction of Peninsula Link. “Management and upgrade of key east-west links, such as Bungower Road, will be considered as part of an integrated transport strategy for the shire, which is currently under development,” he said. He said pedestrian operated signals were being installed near St Macartan’s Primary School” It is widely acknowledged that traffic problems are exacerbated by not having a complementary railway link. The Department of Transport asphalt improvements for Bruce Road and Racecourse Road were “earmarked” for the next resurfacing “season”. It acknowledged that “population growth and increased development in Melbourne’s south east is leading to increased traffic volumes along both Bungower and Mornington-Tyabb roads”.
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MORNINGTON roads campaigner Ken McBride says members of the community would be “surprised and disappointed” to learn that there are no immediate plans to have MorningtonTyabb Road widened and upgraded and even less chance of improving Bungower Road. Mornington-Tyabb Road – an arterial road – is managed by the Department of Transport while Bungower Road is managed by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council. Both are busy at all times of the day and especially in peak periods. (“Wrong turn on narrow roads” The News 27/7/20). Mr McBride, who has a background in local government roads management and planning, said the shire had made it clear it does not have the funds to perform the necessary works. “I recently met with council officers in front of the St Macartan’s Primary at school finish time and they conceded there was a significant problem [with traffic], but had no funds to rectify anything, except add pedestrian traffic lights which were being installed last week. “This will stop the traffic but it has a time delay between activations, rather than being at the whim of the crossing supervisor.” St Macartans is said to be contemplating applying for a second gate to ease
traffic flow within the school grounds, but there would be a significant cost to build a driveway and connection back onto Bungower Road. “It appears these roads [are] basically unchanged over the past 100 years, but the population has escalated considerably in Mornington and adjacent suburbs in the past decade or two and continues to do so,” Mr McBride said. “Ideally Mornington-Tyabb and Bungower roads should both be duplicated carriageways. A flyover or grade separation at the Moorooduc Highway intersections would be the dream of residents, and even traffic lights would be a great improvement.” Mr McBride said Mornington-Tyabb Road was in “poor condition, resembling a patchwork quilt following patches and repairs to potholes over many years”. He said repair works to 20-30 potholes east of Dunns Road in the past two months had already deteriorated. “This road is basically a single lane carriageway from Nepean Highway to Tyabb and is one of the two roads which carry Mornington and environs’ traffic to the Moorooduc Highway and Peninsula Link. During peak times there are long delays at Racecourse Road and Moorooduc Freeway.” The Department of Transport’s executive director metro south east Vince PunaroI said intersections along Mornington-Tyabb Road at Dunns Road, Nepean Highway and George
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Vaccinate ‘trapped’ Aussies so they can come home The term “families that play together stay together” may seem unfortunate in today’s world in which the meanings of words can be vastly different depending on context (“Family heartbreak” Letters 11/5/21). However, the phrase brings to mind another phrase: “There’s no place like home”. In either case (or both), a particular value - family and home - is predominant and the words are not necessarily interdependent. This refusal to allow re-entry to Australia by its citizens who are currently stuck in India and other places, is due to a massive lack of lateralthinking by the Morrison federal government and others. This lack of understanding by people who are safe at home or “in the bosom of family” affects large numbers of people who want to come home or to be with their families (keeping in mind that home and family may not be the same thing). The solution would seem to be simple: the federal government could arrange for these people to be inoculated if it only had the will to do so. There would then be no reason to prevent any Australian citizen from returning to Australia. Jill Loorham, Carrum
Clarity needed There needs to be a well-defined clarity on what constitutes a public place (“Fine, but groggy Bella in no mood to move” The News 11/5/21). Many people have larger and more energetic dogs that are not suited to smaller off-leash areas, where it seems as much a social gathering group as an exercise area and a “nothing wrong with that!” attitude. I was the instigator (many years ago) for the installation of double gates to off-leash areas, although council officers claimed the glory. We are very lucky indeed to have so many
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off leash areas, but Mornington Peninsula Shire Council must bear in mind that not everyone is able to access these; to be understanding of individual needs; and not having a one size fits all blanket attitude and simply quoting the “”the Act states”. David Ball, Mount Martha
‘Free’ ride How do the local bus lines ever make any income when about 95 per cent of travellers blatantly walk on without paying? This widespread dishonesty is unbelievable. As I understand it, masks should be worn on all public transport. Again, most people must believe it doesn’t apply to them. Tina Bennett, Tyabb
Electric power Yes, I have seen an electric vehicle towing a Caravan (“Shocking figures” Letters 11/5/21). And I regard the rest of the letter as being pretty much rubbish if you can look beyond the myopic view into the future. And that coal is in its dying throngs as an electricity generator. Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach
Electric downside Many thanks for interesting letter about electric vehicles (“Shocking figures” Letters 11/5/21). We were certainly shown that there are many downsides, which we rarely hear about, to these vehicles (which I have suspected all along), and that they may not be all that they are cracked up to be. I for one will not be trading in my Commodore Berlina on an electric car any time soon. Michael Long, Frankston
DEE Holicka and her pet Holly with the sign at Hastings foreshore that shows dogs are not allowed near the bike track although there is no fence separating it from the leash-free area. Picture: Gary Sissons
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council has withdrawn a $400 fine issued to a dog walker for not having their dog under effective control near cyclists at Hastings. Dog walkers had complained that rangers were policing the local law and pointing to a sign which says dogs must be leashed within five metres of paths used by cyclists. The dog walkers claim it is unreasonable to expect them to be able to control especially big, effervescent and lively dogs in the off-leash park, near the corner Marine Parade and Cool Store Road. Jack-Russell-fox-terrier-cross owner Dee Holicka, of Hastings said people were “furious” at the possibility of a fine and that the single sign’s wording was “vague”.
Phase out coal, gas If the population of the developed and developing nations keep up the wanton use of petrol and diesel powered transport, the shocking figures will be the hundreds of millions of innocent people living in countries that had nothing to do with causing the present trend of global warming but will be the victims of sea level rise and droughts and floods (“Shocking figures” Letters 11/5/21). Instead of knocking the uptake of electric transport by the shallow, head in the sand brigade, my suggestion would be to mandate a definite phase out time of all internal combustion engines, except hydrogen powered ones, by a very near date by our governments. This, as well as a positive message to our power generators to discontinue the use of coal and gas by a very near time so we can actually keep the planet from warming to below 1.5 degrees of pre-industrial temperatures. It is high time that people face up to the reality of climate change and stop putting up arguments why it is too hard to do something about the certain extinction of the human race if humanity keeps to business as usual. Rupert Steiner, Balnarring
U3A to the rescue As a member of U3A (University of 3rd Age) Mornington, and U3A Southern Peninsula (Dromana), I would like to publicly thank the Committees, Tutors and others who have kept something happening for us over the past 15 months. U3A is entirely volunteer run, and without the energy and enthusiasm of this dedicated group we would have missed a valuable community asset for far too long. As important as keeping our grey matter ticking over is the social aspect of meeting with others, even if it is over Zoom. So, thank you all. Jack Wheeler, Mornington
That threat has abated, however, after the shire’s community safety coordinator Talana Cook said a recent sign audit had found the signs “might be confusing to dog owners and we are in the process of removing them”. Ms Cook said a fine was issued as a result of the sign, but “we subsequently withdrew it”. She reiterated that “dogs must be under effective control at all times, even in a leash-free area, and especially where pathways are shared with cyclists”. Ms Holicka said especially older people would find it difficult to control some breeds when they were “running around, exercising and having fun”. “There’s hardly any cyclists there, anyway,” she said. Stephen Taylor
Food waste collection MORNINGTON Peninsula residents will be able to add food scraps to their green waste bins from 19 July. The scraps and green waste will be turned into soil conditioners and fertilisers for use by farmers. Mornington Peninsula Shire is hosting inperson and online information sessions for residents wanting to know more about food waste collections. An in-person session will be held at Rosebud library, 10-11am, Friday 11 June, and an online session will be held 7-7.45pm, Wednesday 16 June. Register at mornpen.vic.gov.au/foodwaste. The shire says residents have “welcomed our new food waste collection initiative”. Residents with a green waste bin can order a free kitchen caddy to collect food waste at home. Caddy, liners and an information pack will be delivered to peninsula addresses. Order the caddy by 25 June at mornpen.vic.gov.au/foodwaste Green waste bins can be ordered for an annual fee of $135 per year (240-litres) at mornpen.vic.gov.au/greenwaste However, pet waste cannot be disposed of in the green waste bin. The shire says pet owners had been in touch seeking information about how to manage their pet’s waste in a responsible way. As a result, a composting-pet-waste-at-home-information session will be held at the shire office, 2 Queens Street, Mornington, 10.3011.30am, Tuesday 22 June. An online session will be held 10.30-11.30am, Saturday 19 June, at mornpen.vic.gov.au/foodwaste Mayor Cr Despi O’Connor said: “We’ve been amazed by the support and excitement shown by the community for our food waste collection initiative. “Many have been curious to find out more, and that’s why we are hosting online and face-to-face community information sessions to answer all your questions.”
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PLENTY OF CHARACTER IN THIS FULLY LANDSCAPED SETTING SECLUDED behind a lush garden of succulent and established native plants, this charming sky-blue cottage cannot help but brighten your day. Set just off-centre on an 845 square metre block, the home has a double garage under the roof line which has internal access via the laundry. Entry from the outside is to a pleasant family room which is incorporated into a much larger open plan space comprising generous zones for dining and lounging. High ceilings create a great sense of space and complement the fabulous natural light on offer. The area is anchored by a lovely kitchen with
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bathroom which has separate shower and powder room, and there is an excellent fit-for-purpose study area with desk. From this enviable location, you can walk down to the beach and take in the charms of the village shops, there is also the convenience of schools within walking distance also. Start the next chapter of your story here, where traditions of living well are wrapped in the warmth of a home where there is something for everyone’s character. n
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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...
The Future of the Naval Base Discussed Compiled by Cameron McCullough REPLYING to a series of questions by Mr H. Gregory, M. P in the House of Representatives, the Minister of the Navy stated that the estimated expenditure on the Flinders Naval Base at Crib Point for the current financial year was £105,075. This was made up of £87,486 under the Works and Railways Department and £17,589 for the Navy Department. The expenditure for works included provision for sewerage, power station, coal elevators, water and fire services, hot water system and boiler house, laundry, drying rooms, residences, roads, footpaths and dredging. The Navy Department provided for expenditure in connection with the manufacture and erection of power and auxiliary plant required for lighting purposes and for power for workshops used in training of naval ratings. Certain buildings were also to be adapted for the accommodation of mines. The total expenditure to June 30th, 1920, was £723,055. The Minister declared that further expenditure at the Crib Point depot would depend on experience and future naval developments, so it was not possible to lay down arbitrarily the amount required for proposed works. This would not be the base for submarines and destroyers as designed in Admiral Sir Reginald Henderson’s report. It was intended at present that the depot should be used as a training establishment only, but future developments and the result of the next Imperial Conference, might make
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it necessary to modify the present policy. *** MR W. Walker, who has been under the care of Dr Maxwell, suffering from swollen liver, is progressing satisfactorily. *** MR G. W. Wells, left Frankston on a motor trip to New South Wales last Monday. He was accompanied by Mr J. A. Cameron, Mrs Cameron, and Mrs Petrie. Miss Gregory also formed one of the party as far as the Victorian border. Mr. Wells will return with Mrs Wells who has been holidaying at Cootamundra. *** THE Frankston Caledonian Society held a committee meeting on Wednesday evening. There was a good attendance and considerable business was disposed of. Mr Milner Macmaster reported that arrangements had been completed for holding the first of a series of Scottish Concerts on Friday, 17th June, for which event a very fine programme was arranged, including some of the best Melbourne and district talent. *** AT the Frankston Police Court on Monday last, before Cr W. P. Mason and Captain S. Sherlock, J’s.P., the following cases were disposed of: May v. Baker – Claim for £6 12s, for rent of premises at Edithvale. There was no appearance of defendant. Verdict for amount claimed, with £1 11s 6d costs. May v. Baker – Illegal detention of
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an iron sink valued at £3 3s. Order for the amount or the return of the sink within 7 days, with £1 11s 6d costs. In reference to the shooting tragedy at Carrum, Clement Eyles was yesterday found not guilty at the Supreme Court and immediately discharged. *** THE ladies of Frankston were invited by the Mechanics’ Institute committee to meet last Monday evening to discuss the question of arranging a bazaar to raise funds to pay for the extension of the main hall, which work the contractor commenced last week. For some reason not at present apparent, not a solitary representative of the fair sex responded to the invitation, and the committee, which has incurred a liability of nearly £200, could suggest nothing better under the circumstances than to adjourn for a week. Another effort is to be made to get the ladies together next Monday night at 8 o’clock. As the Mechanics’ Institute belongs to the people as a whole and is largely used by all sections of the community, it should not be difficult to enlist the sympathies of at least half a dozen willing workers who have the welfare of the town at heart. *** ONCE again the Mornington Racing Club has assisted very materially the Soldiers’ Memorial Fund as the result of last week’s race meeting. Mr Herbt. Downward, the club’s genial and highly efficient secretary, has notified Mr Vicars that a sum of £100 will be available for the
Frankston Memorial Fund, and a similar amount for Mornington. The races provided by the Mornington Race Club are steadily gaining in popularity, thanks to the forward policy of the management. In view of the uniform courtesy and consideration experienced at the hands of President McArthur and his committee it is difficult to understand the grievance voiced by a correspondent in another portion of this issue. That a satisfactory explanation exists, there can be no doubt. Mr Downward’s practical sympathy with returned men is beyond question. *** A PAINFUL accident and one that might have easily had more serious results, happened on Sunday last. Mrs John Maloney with her child were sitting in a jinker, while the pony was quietly grazing in front of the house of a friend. The pony became startled and rushed off. Mrs Maloney, in her anxiety to protect the child, lost control of the reins. The trap collided with a fence, throwing both occupants out. Mrs Maloney being thrown against a post, receiving a severe shaking and lacerations to her head. The child was not so seriously hurt. The sufferers are under the care of Dr Somers, of Mornington, and are progressing favourably. *** ONE of Hastings’ leading orchardists, Councillor H. E. Unthank, has replaced his waggon and team with an Internationial motor van. For many years Mr Unthank devoted the best part of two days every
week during the season in conveying his produce to the Melbourne market. It was a dreary undertaking, entailing long hours, and exposure to all kinds of weather. With his new motor van Mr Unthank can leave his home with a two ton load late in the afternoon, and pull up in the Melbourne market 3½ hours later. The return trip occupied only 2½ hours. Mr Unthank is now learning to drive his up to-date vehicle, which is specially built for the service and is capable of carrying 90 cases. *** LIEUT. Ray Parer will begin a flight around Australia on May 30th, for the purpose of raising £15,000 for the purchase of an aeroplane for a transPacific flight. Thos. H. Ince, the Morris magnate, has offered £30,000 to the first aviator to cross the Pacific. All his Frankston friends will wish Lieut. Parer a safe flight – and success. *** THE Railway Department states that the Frankston line will be electrified (complete) by August, 1922. The contractors’ promises, however, were cabled before the coal strike in England. If the strike continues, the lines to be electrically operated in 1922 will be delayed beyond the dates forecasted. *** FROM the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 20 May 1921
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The Quagmire and the Questionnaire By Stuart McCullough I PAUSED. Up until then, I’d been tearing through at what I can only assume was world record pace. Consistent with my long-held philosophy that all administrative tasks should be treated as some kind of competitive time trial, I had hoped to be pen-down long before the recommended time was up. But now I was stuck. Having come to a screeching halt, I stared at the page as the question in question (so to speak) sat there, taunting me mercilessly. The query that had so quickly left me immobile, slack-jawed, and gawping was this: how would you describe yourself? Here’s the thing: I wouldn’t describe myself. Not ever. It’s something that I’m quite comfortable leaving to others. Whether this can technically be considered a ‘life-hack’ or just outsourcing, plain and simple, I couldn’t really say. In asking others what they think of me, I’m sure there’d be no shortage of adjectives, depending on to whom you spoke. Some of them you could probably print. Whatever the case, it really shouldn’t fall to me. To be frank, I simply don’t think I’m capable of being objective. In fact, I’d go so far as to describe it as a classic conflict of interest. When faced with a questionnaire, there are multiple approaches you can take. For those whose natural inclination is towards modesty, answering questions about yourself can be a real problem. Modesty is an endearing quality, but it does nothing for accuracy. If you answer questions of a personal nature that way, you end up describing someone other than your-
self. No good can come of it. The best I could come up with was ‘punctual’. As fine a quality as turning up on time may be, it’s a long way from inspiring. If modesty is out, then it raises the question of whether hubris might be the way to go. At least there’s no fear of underselling yourself. In hiphop terms, this requires you to be your own ‘hype-man’. While being a ‘hype-man’ is absolutely one of the things on my bucket list, I always hoped it would be as hype-man for somebody else, rather than for myself. But beggars can’t choosers, not that a hype-man worth his salt would ever concede to being a beggar under any circumstance. But filling a question-
naire as if you’re Mohammed Ali in your spare time might be off-putting and no more informative than being modest. I began to write the words, ‘I am the greatest!’ before thinking better of it. Put simply, I knew it was a boast that I’d be unable to back up. Perhaps I was looking at things the wrong way – being asked to describe myself was, instead of a burden, an all too rare opportunity to say anything I wished. In effect, I was being granted total creative control There is no wrong answer and, by definition, the task is entirely subjective in nature. Given complete freedom to say whatever you like, how would you describe yourself? Seizing the opportunity, I wrote ‘sophisticated, urbane and – to
put in bluntly – a borderline genius.’ But there was something missing. With a family full of journalists, it should have occurred to me earlier to try and tell both sides of the story. Balance demanded that I serve up a dose of both yin and yang in the hope the two might balance out. I added: ‘however, I accept that this is wildly inaccurate’. I then said: ‘Others might say that I’m punctual and worry too much about filling in questionnaires. They may be right.’ While this restored the equilibrium, it also left the reader to decide for themselves much like one of those ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ books. Which might entirely defeat the purpose of the questionnaire in the first
place. Perhaps I’m out of practice. Maybe I was looking at it all wrong. Why settle for using boring old words when you a submit a self-portrait? I immediately got to work, sketching out an idea that involved me, a velvet jacket, clutching a pipe with an Irish Wolfhound at my feet. After seven hours of brushstrokes and a hail of colours, I remembered that I can’t paint. At all. In fact, I couldn’t paint a bookshelf, much less a person. In answer to the question, ‘how would you describe yourself?’, the answer my painting gave was ‘splodgy and indistinct.’ Perhaps I could answer as though I was the subject of an advert. For a moment I considered something along the lines of ‘sleek, sophisticated and the very height of German engineering.’ Granted, that sounds more like an Audi than it does me, but it looks good on the page. Or perhaps I could do it as a late-night infomercial, with each morsel of information followed by ‘but wait! There’s more!’ I wrote what I could and saved my answers. Hopefully, my description of myself wouldn’t be marked as a ‘fail’. Or mistaken for something I cut and paste from Wikipedia describing someone else. For safety’s sake, I’m hoping that whoever has to read it is unfamiliar with the life of Burt Lancaster. Shakespeare once said, ‘To thine own self be true’. But Shakespeare never had to fill in a questionnaire. Perhaps the whole miserable experience is best summed up in something else he wrote – ‘To be or not to be – that is the questionnaire’. stuart@stuartmccullough.com
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By Brodie Cowburn THE Stonecats remain on top of the MPNFL ladder after another impressive victory on the weekend. Frankston YCW played host to Rosebud at John Coburn Oval. The Stonecats raced out of the blocks in the first quarter. A five goals to one first term put them in the box seat early. Things didn’t get any easier for Rosebud in the second quarter, as YCW continued to put pressure on. A four goals to none second term saw the Stonecats go into half time with a 56 point lead. Rosebud showed some fight after half time, but the damage was already done. Frankston YCW ended up winning by 69 points 16.15 (111) to 6.6 (42). Matthew Troutbeck and Christian Tsiampas kicked four goals each for the victors. Frankston Bombers scored a big win on Saturday, defeating Sorrento in a hard-fought match. Both sides traded blows in a tense contest. The Bombers led by just two at half time, and six at three-quartertime. With the game in the balance, the Bombers held their nerve. A seven goal final term saw Frankston Bomb-
ers get the win 12.12 (84) to 17.12 (114). Alex Harnett and Khan Haretuku were named the Bombers’ best, having kicked four goals each. Mt Eliza got the better of Dromana in a low scoring affair at Emil Madsen Reserve. Both sides struggled to hit the scoreboard throughout the afternoon. Despite kicking just three goals in the second half, the Redlegs managed to win 7.13 (55) to 5.9 (39). Elliot Simmons was named Mt Eliza’s best for the day. Edithvale-Aspendale worked hard on Saturday, but weren’t able to back up their good win from last week. They were defeated by Red Hill, but were competitive throughout the day. Edi-Asp led at the first break, before the Hillmen wrestled back momentum. Red Hill secured the win 13.6 (84) to 15.15 (105). Jake Mold and Chris Irving were among the best. Bonbeach has a good day at home, dominating Pines 17.15 (117) to 4.4 (28).
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By Brodie Cowburn A HUGE eleven goal haul from Jackson Calder was the highlight of the day at Alexandra Park on Saturday. Calder’s Mornington thrashed Crib Point. Crib Point couldn’t get close to Mornington. The Bulldogs scored freely, putting 24 goals on the scoreboard throughout the day. Of their 24 goals, 11 came off the boot of Jackson Calder. The star forward hasn’t been at his best in the last couple of games, but put on a show on Saturday to remind everyone what he is capable of. He has now booted 42 goals in eight games this season. Mornington ended up defeating Crib Point 24.15 (158) to 9.10 (64). Chelsea also had a day out on the weekend, defeating Tyabb by 119 points. Jack Francis was Chelsea’s best, kicking nine majors. Curtis Bywater also contributed seven goals to the scoreboard. Chelsea won 5.13 (43) to
25.12 (162). Somerville also scored an impressive win on the weekend, defeating Devon Meadows. Both sides came into the contest in a decent position on the ladder, but Somerville were the more impressive outfit on the day. The Panthers struggled to keep up. Lachlan Williams, Thomas Roberts, and Andrew Fergusson led from the front in best on ground performances. Somerville secured the points with an 18.13 (121) to 10.6 (66) win. Karingal had a bad day at home as they played host to Seaford. The Tigers were terrific. They restricted the Bulls to just one first half goal, squashing their hopes of a victory. Seaford triumphed with a well-deserved 7.9 (51) to 13.14 (92) win. Around the grounds, Hastings and Langwarrin also claimed wins. The Blues were inaccurate but still won 9.9 (63) to 12.24 (96). Langwarrin kept up their excellent start to 2021 by defeating Rye 14.15 (99) to 6.5 (41).
NEXT WEEK’S GAMES MPNFL Division One Seniors Saturday 29 May, 2021 Sorrento Vs Frankston YCW, 2PM – David McFarlane Reserve Dromana Vs Edithvale-Aspendale, 2PM – Dromana Recreation Reserve Pines Vs Frankston Bombers, 2PM – Eric Bell Reserve Rosebud Vs Red Hill, 2PM – Olympic Oval Bonbeach Vs Mt Eliza, 2PM – Oval 1, Bonbeach Recreation Reserve MPNFL Division Two Seniors Saturday 29 May, 2021 Mornington Vs Langwarrin, 2PM – Alexandra Park Karingal Vs Hastings, 2PM – Ballam Park Reserve Crib Point Vs Tyabb, 2PM – Crib Point Recreation Reserve Devon Meadows Vs Seaford, 2PM – Glover Reserve Rye Vs Chelsea, 2PM – RJ Rowley Reserve Somerville Vs Pearcedale, 2PM – Somerville Recreation Reserve SEWF Premier Saturday 29 May, 2021 Tyabb Vs Frankston, 2PM – Bunguyan Reserve Mt Eliza Vs Seaford, 2PM – Emil Madsen Reserve Sunday 30 May, 2021 Mornington Vs St. Kilda Sharks, 2PM – Alexandra Park Eastern Devils Vs Coburg Lions, 2PM – Mulgrave Reserve
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By Craig MacKenzie BAXTER triumphed in a nine-goal thriller against local rival Somerville Eagles at Tyabb Central Reserve on Saturday. One of the games of the season had spectators spellbound as the visitors recovered from a two-goal deficit to win 5-4 and clinch the inaugural Eagles Cup, which will be contested each time these sides clash in the league. Football Victoria CEO Kimon Taliadoros witnessed the gripping contest and presented the Cup to Baxter captain James Foster along with a trophy struck by FV especially for the occasion. Taliadoros had just watched a battle with wild momentum shifts and stunning goals. Here’s how the action unfolded. 19th minute: Bryce Ruthven’s free kick from the right to the far post is headed back across goal by Zach Karolidis to Dave Greening whose side-foot volley from close range puts Somerville 1-0 up. 22nd: Somerville assistant coach Stan Packer is left yelling at his players over slack marking that allows Charlie Parker to level with a low shot into the far corner. 25th: Luke Grant loses possession inside Baxter’s defensive third presenting Naseer Mohammad with a gift that he gladly accepts and the home team is back in front. 34th: A bizarre moment where a blatant handball to block a Nat Daher header right in front is unpunished then seconds later Jack Elliott goes for a low header and a wild swinging boot has referee Charlie Dass ruling dangerous play and pointing to the penalty spot. Grant redeems himself with ease and it’s 2-2. 46th: In the first minute of time added in the first half another Ruthven free kick, this time from the left, sees Karolidis head the ball down and it bounces up and off the crossbar only for Greening to volley over. While half-time allowed players and spectators alike to catch their breath it didn’t take long for the action to heat up again. 47th: Greening sets up Conor Mc-
Heads you win: Baxter defender Matt McDermott (right) heads clear despite being pressured by Somerville striker Conor Mcfall last Saturday. Picture: Darryl Kennedy
fall whose neat finish gives Foster no chance and restores Somerville’s lead. 50th: One of the reasons Greening’s goals are the stuff of legend is because of his ability to think quickly and act decisively. Pressure from Karolidis forces a poor clearance. Greening spots Foster off his line and from long range strikes a superb shot over the stranded keeper and into the unguarded goal to make it 4-2. 57th: A cracking left-foot drive from Ben Meiklem gives Somerville keeper Nathan Brown no chance and suddenly Baxter has a lifeline. 74th: Let Lachie McMinimee free at your peril. Daher sets up McMinimee down the left and he slips the ball under Brown for the leveller.
84th: The moment that won the match. Baxter substitute Niko Juric drives his free-kick on the right to the back post and big Matt McDermott’s header is decisive. In other State 4 games Seaford United drew 2-2 at home against Keysborough while Chelsea went down 3-1 away to Springvale City. Seaford’s star striker Dylan Waugh returned from suspension and scored both of his side’s goals, the second from the penalty spot. Despite the dropped points Seaford is now unbeaten after nine rounds of the season and is second in the league but this Saturday it is away to champion elect Noble Park United which thrashed promotion contender San-
down Lions 6-0 last weekend. In NPL2 news Langwarrin defender Vojo Milojevic and striker John Maclean have signed with State 1 NorthWest side Fitzroy City. Langy had to settle for a point last weekend when it drew 0-0 at Lawton Park with Kingston City. In State 2 news Skye United beat Peninsula Strikers 3-2 in Friday night’s derby at Skye Recreation Reserve. Mark O’Connor put the hosts in front in the 23rd minute following up a Jack Gallagher shot that Strikers second string keeper Caleb Phillips, deputising for injured Robbie Acs, could only push wide and O’Connor finished easily. Then O’Connor set up Jason Nowakowski in the 40th minute who made it 2-0 from the right edge of the box with a shot across the keeper and inside the far post. But Ben Doree struck from the restart when he broke into a one-on-one and rounded Skye keeper Jonathan Crook then calmly struck the ball past Billy Painting on the line. Ten minutes into the second half Doree’s pace got him clear again to make it 2-2. The winner came in the 60th minute when left-back John Andrinopoulos cut the ball across the face of goal and Mitch Blake’s low shot beat Phillips at his near post. Harrison Michaelis returned to Skye last week and was in the starting lineup. Skye’s depth has been tested recently with injuries to Caleb Nicholes, Daniel Attard, Dean Piemonte, Alex Rojas and Daniel Walsh while Travis Ernsdoerfer has joined State 5 side Casey Panthers. “I wasn’t really enjoying football in the higher leagues so I’d rather drop down and enjoy my time for the rest of the year,” Ernsdoerfer said. Nicholes and Walsh came off the bench in the second half against Strikers while Piemonte and Rojas are expected to return to full training this week and Attard (calf) is probably a fortnight away. In State 3 Frankston Pines have signed former Langwarrin and Doveton midfielder Brandon Giles and con-
tinued their march towards the title with a 5-2 home win over Diamond Valley United last weekend. A Joe O’Connor hat-trick, his first for the club, and a double from CJ Hodgson took care of business. Rosebud was the only local State 5 club to win last weekend beating Bunyip District 2-1 while Aspendale Stingrays lost 3-2 to Mentone who scored twice in the last minute and Mount Martha went down 2-1 at home to South East United. Rosebud’s Stef Papaluca returned from a two-week suspension only to be sent off nine minutes into the clash at Bunyip but Dougie Cunnison scored from the penalty spot after Cory Osorio had been fouled and the 10 men led 1-0 at half-time. A Liam Lenders’ header in the 77th minute made it 1-1 but a through ball from Rosebud player-coach Mark Pagliarulo allowed Chris Parry to chip advancing Bunyip keeper Dimitri Sougioultzis for the winner in the 83rd minute. NEXT WEEK’S GAMES Friday 28 May, 8.30pm: Monbulk Rangers v Peninsula Strikers – Monbulk Regional Soccer Facility Chelsea v Dingley Stars – Edithvale Recreation Reserve Saturday 29 May, 3pm: Brunswick City v Langwarrin – Dunstan Reserve Malvern City v Mornington – Kooyong Park Berwick City v Skye Utd – Jack Thomas Reserve Monash Uni v Frankston Pines – Monash Uni Playing Fields (Pitch 1) Baxter v Springvale City – Baxter Park Keysborough v Somerville Eagles – Coomoora Reserve Noble Park Utd v Seaford Utd – Parkfield Reserve Mount Martha v Aspendale Stingrays – Civic Reserve Knox Utd v Rosebud – Park Ridge Reserve
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By Ben Triandafillou APPRENTICE jockey Lachlan Neindorf has landed his first winner at Flemington in sensational fashion aboard $126-pop Romancer on Saturday 22 May. The Mornington-based apprentice took the Grahame Begg-trained gelding back towards the rear of the field in the 1200m straight race before unleashing his run along the inside. He put a winning break on the field and held on to score by one-length over the fast-finishing Amy and Ash Yargi-trained I’m Telling Ya. The win also provided Neindorf with his second Stakes success. “He was super. That’s my first one [at Flemington] but I’ll take it in a Listed race,” Neindorf said post-race. “He’s only better as he gets out over further ground but I just dropped him out the back and he relaxed and travelled nice. When I blew him up on the inside I thought I was going alright.”
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Pinecliff, Mount Eliza-based trainer Grahame Begg said he was surprised at the odds of his consistent galloper. “My wife said to me ‘I don’t think you’ve ever had a horse go around at 150-1’. I’ve had some at long prices but I thought he was well over the odds,” Begg said. “He’s got a very good Flemington record but over a bit further distance.” “He’s a grand old horse. He puts in every time he goes to the races. It’s fantastic to be able to get a Listed win with him.” Begg said he would look to continue Romancer’s successful record at Flemington as he gears up for the Winter Championships Final at Flemington in July. Romancer’s record at headquarters now reads three wins and five placings from his 14 starts.
Blowout result: Apprentice jockey Lachlan Neindorf wins Listed Straight Six (1200m) aboard the Grahame Beggtrained Romancer paying $126. Picture: Supplied 26 May 2021
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best technology available. Your generous donation will make a critical and genuine difference to our patients and the surgeons, specialists and nurses who care for them.
The Bays Healthcare Group is a progressive, not-for-profit, community-owned organisation that operates The Bays Hospital in Mornington, and The Bays Aged Care and Dialysis Unit in Hastings.
How your donation will help
The Bays receives no direct, recurrent government funding. Instead, we rely on donations, grants and philanthropy to purchase equipment, fund innovative medical developments and provide a compassionate environment for patients, residents and their families. This community support has enabled The Bays to serve the Mornington Peninsula for 90 years. Donate to The Bays Hospital today
As the end of the financial year approaches, we invite you to make a tax-deductible donation to The Bays Hospital. The past 12 months have been challenging as we confront the changes and challenges brought by COVID-19. However, throughout this time, our community has continued to require care for their ongoing healthcare needs. Be it lifesaving surgeries, treatment for cancer, or maternity services; our focus is on providing our patients with continued access to the
All funds raised will go to the purchase of much-needed specialised medical equipment aimed at improving patient care. One item high on our wish list is a prostate ultrasound system costing $121,590. Used to treat prostate cancer, this next-generation ultrasound system can ‘fuse’ together with an MRI scan so a surgeon can ‘see’ a tumour's location within the prostate to guide biopsy sampling. This improves the placement of low dose radiation seed treatments (known as brachytherapy) in real-time during operations. By supporting your community hospital with innovations such as these, you provide the wider Mornington Peninsula community with high-quality, compassionate healthcare closer to home. Our wish list of hospital equipment
We have a wish list of equipment urgently needed. If you are interested in donating a specific piece, please contact Rebecca Hasler on 03 5970 5339 or rebeccahasler@thebays.com.au
Donate to support your local community Hospital. Photo: supplied
for further details. All equipment donated will be recognised with a donor plaque ceremony and unveiling.
Make a tax-deductible donation The Bays tax appeal will run until midnight on 30 June 2021. This is a great opportunity for you to make a real difference and
get a tax refund through your donation to The Bays. 100% of all donations will be distributed to the not-for-profit The Bays Healthcare Group and gifts over $2 are tax-deductible. After a taxdeductible donation is made, you will receive a receipt, which you can then claim with the ATO.
Donate at our website
Click on ‘Make a donation’ at our website www.thebays.com. au/support-us. Alternatively, contact Rebecca Hasler on 03 5970 5339 or rebeccahasler@thebays.com.au to discuss how you can help.
DONATE to support your local community hospital The Bays, Mornington is a not-for-profit, community-owned hospital, serving the Peninsula for over 80 years. We continue to rely on community support, grants and philanthropy to purchase essential equipment and meet our community’s healthcare needs. Your taxdeductible donation* will make a critical and genuine difference to our patients and the surgeons, specialists and nurses who care for them.
Visit thebays.com.au/support-us or call 03 5970 5339
The Bays Healthcare Group Vale Street, Mornington 3931
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*Donations over $2 are tax-deductible.
Bendigo Bank Rye Branch Celebrates 20 years In the late 1990’s the banking scene on the Mornington Peninsula was looking grim. The “Big 4” were closing branches across the region. Businesses, families and communities were suffering. A committed and hardworking group of locals decide to take matters into their own hands and do something about it. A “working group” was formed, and in 2001 the first Community Bank branch on the Mornington Peninsula started in Rye under the auspice of the Bendigo Bank. Over the following 20 years, this branch was joined by one in Dromana and then Rosebud. Now in 2021 these three branches have been joined by the Rosebud Business Centre, helping to meet the growing and evolving needs of banking on the Southern Peninsula.
The Community Bank model is a special one. The shareholders that helped get these banks off the ground in the first place are local people and businesses who really care about the wellbeing of the communities they live and work in. But perhaps one of the most valuable aspects of the Community Banks is that they give around 80% of their profits back into the community every year via grants and sponsorships. The Community Bank model is based on the belief that thriving communities result from individuals, businesses and community groups working together for mutually positive outcomes. This kind of social enterprise is becoming more common now, but was quite rare
when it was championed by the Community Banks 20 years ago.
Over the last 20 years, Community Banks Rye, Dromana and Rosebud have delivered over $10.5 million back to the community in the form of sponsorships, grants and dividends. They have sponsored the 5 football clubs across the region, as well as a wide variety of other sporting groups. They support the rural fire brigades, the Surf Life Saving Clubs and the Coast Guard.
They contribute to arts and culture groups like Dreamhouse Theatre, Peninsula Chamber Musicians, Poet’s Corner, Spark Dance Group and Living Culture. They support playgroups and schools, through to Rotary, Lions clubs and Probus groups. And they are deeply committed to caring for the most vulnerable in our community, with ongoing support of Southern Peninsula Community Support, Vinnies Kitchen and more.
Recently, Community Banks Rye, Dromana and Rosebud proudly committed $250,000 seed funding towards the Wellness Pavilion at Rosebud Secondary College. The project was initiated by Geoff Seletto and Rye/ Rosebud Rotary in response to a concern for the wellbeing of local young people. This early funding catalysed a $300,000 donation from the federal government which in turn led to the state government contribution of a further $300,000. In total $1million has been raised for the building of the Pavilion by generous donors. The Pavilion will be a place to support young people and help them build resilience in overcoming or preventing mental health issues. This is one of the extraordinary results that can happen when communities work together.
(L-R) Stephen Edmunds, Community Banks Rye, Dromana and Rosebud; Chris Brayne State member for Flinders; Geoff Seletto, Rosebud Secondary College; Greg Hunt Federal member for Flinders The Community Banking model is a virtuous circle. The more that people choose to bank with them, then greater amount of funds they have to contribute back into the community. Community Banks Rye, Rosebud and Dromana as franchises of the Bendigo Bank can provide the range of products you would expect from any bank, but with the extra benefit of professional customer service from local staff who really
understand and care about your needs. Talk to one of your branches today about how they can help you. And together the Southern Peninsula community can continue to grow and thrive for another 20 years. Community Bank Rye & District is at 2271 Point Nepean Road, Rye. Phone: (03) 5985 9755. www.bendigobank.com.au.
Community Bank • Rye, Rosebud and Dromana
Fiona knows banking If you need help with yours, you need to meet Fiona. Fiona shares her knowledge of banking so you can achieve what you want from life. And, she can meet you when and where it suits you; at the branch, over the phone, or via video call. If you need help with your banking, call Fiona Somjee, Senior Manager on 0434 730 701 or search Bendigo Bank Rye, Rosebud or Dromana.
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited ABN 11 068 049 178, AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 237879. A1415949 OUT_2092123 21/05/2021
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Undercover Blinds have you covered Chris Reynolds started Undercover Blinds in 2007 primarily as an installations company. Then two years later he saw an opportunity in specialised external applications. “When I was a contract installer, we installed for quite a few companies in and around Melbourne and I saw how we could improve and do it much better. At that point I decided to go out and give it a go. I
started with working out of the shed at home, and then in 2009 we began our first stage of manufacturing,” with the opening of our first factory. “Within the first two years we had outgrown the factory and had to get a larger premises and started to focus on a key group of products relating just to external applications.” These days, Undercover Blinds have a full range of internal solutions without forgetting our roots as a specialised external fabricator.
Undercover Blinds has recently opened an impressive new showroom at 57 Lathams Rd, Carrum Downs.
“If you are looking for a quality solution to your outdoor / indoor shade project, we can help. We offer expert advice, custom design and installation, high quality materials, and all types of shade systems.” At Undercover Blinds, the expert advice comes from years of experience in the industry. The team can cater for any special requirements in any style of shade system, and they only use materials that look great and will last well in the harsh
Australian sun. With High Quality being key, with our motto: Built to a Standard, Not to a Price! Undercover Blinds specialise in all Outdoor Blinds, Awnings and Canopies as well as a great range of Internal Blinds and Plantation Shutters.
“If you have a special application that needs a custom solution not covered in the above list, give us a ring as over the years we have been involved in many unique projects,” said Chris. “Our long experience in the industry is your assurance we can give your Blind or Awning a great result.”
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The more recycling, the better Western Port Metal Recyclers took over from Mr. Scrap Metal in 2009. Since then they have expanded their operations and grown to service not only the peninsula but also South Gippsland through to the south east suburbs.
They are continually growing with adding on the addition of a weighbridge that can give accurate weights for loads of scrap metal, and tare or gross weights if you need to know what your car a caravan or boat or trailer weighs.
Their bridge has the capacity to weigh vehicles up to 19 metres long to a weight of 60 tonnes. No appointment is necessary to get your vehicle weighed.
They offer a range of bins for scrap metal collection for industry and domestic supplies. They can also arrange to have loose loads collected. They offer very competitive pricing on all non-ferrous loads as well, including domestic and industrial. Western Port Metal Recyclers 1953 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings Ph:0418 524 433
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Dream Doors Kitchens is a world wide brand with over 30 franchises in Australia. With stores all over Melbourne, they now also service the Peninsula with the opening of the Mornington branch.
They also make new kitchens and cabinets, replace appliances, and usually provide a quote during their free home consultation. Dream Doors Kitchens Peninsula Phone:1800 373 263 www.dreamdoorskitchens.com.au
They are often able to facelift kitchens by keeping the original structure and replacing cupboard doors, drawer fronts, bench tops (laminate and stone) and producing an amazing kitchen facelift at around half the cost of a new kitchen.
DOES YOUR HOME NEED AN AMAZING KITCHEN MAKEOVER? Facelift or replace your drawers, bench top or cabinetry
Mike’s Carpet Discounters are a family owned and operated business, covering the flooring needs of locals since 1975. They have been an integral part of Victoria’s flooring industry, serving customers through the south east and Mornington Peninsula regions.
The popularity of Mike’s Carpet Discounters has seen the business grow to five locations through Melbourne, two of which are located in Carrum Downs and Rosebud. Apart from providing great personal service, their website is informative and includes a handy FAQ section, offering great advice on different flooring situations.
Mike’s Carpets pride themselves on providing high quality, personalised customer service, the best prices and excellent after sales support. They source products from the leading manufacturers, offering the best brands available on the market. Plus, they can tailor solutions to the customer’s needs from their range of carpets, vinyl flooring, laminate flooring, timber flooring, tiles and blinds.
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Peninsula’s top taxi service A footwear destination Recognised as the Peninsula’s leading taxi company, Frankston Taxis offer safe and friendly transport services to individuals, companies and groups travelling within, to and from the Peninsula area and surrounds.
With a fleet of modern, well-maintained vehicles ranging from conventional sedans, wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) capable of carrying up to 10 passengers to SUVs with extra luggage
capacity; they have a range of services designed for all types of travellers.
Their experienced drivers and operators have extensive local knowledge and take great pride in consistently providing safe and professional services to their clients.
For over 60 years, Frankston Taxis are proud to continue servicing and be part of the Peninsula community. To book a taxi, download the passenger app, call 13 5000, or visit the website at www.frankstoncabs.com.au. You can also find them on Facebook @SilverTopTaxi.
Lorraine Pullar has created a pleasurable shopping experience for customers over the 35 years that she has operated Bayside Shoes. She has successfully managed and grown the business during economic downturns, the pandemic and major structural changes within the footwear industry by listening to customers and adapting to the changing footwear environment quickly and effectively.
Bayside Shoes has continuously evolved from its original discount & low-cost footwear offerings to the current specialist footwear that offers foot solutions for difficult or injured feet for men and women across small to large sizes. Additionally, Bayside Shoes offers the largest range of quality footwear from European, American and Asian manufacturers on the Mornington Peninsula for all age groups, from infant first walkers to the elders of our community. Working with medical and allied health professionals, Bayside Shoes staff offers a professional footwear fitting service with a compassionate understanding to the foot difficulties that their customers need help with. Bayside Shoes has always offered a professional shoe fitting service to ensure that you get the right shoe size fit and level of foot support that you need, as well as good advice that the footwear is suitable for you.
L-R Raghbir Sran and Sandeep Singh. Photo: Gary Sissons
There is also plenty of fun and laughter with customers as they browse the comprehensive range of brands & styles, whether they need footwear for work, travel, exercise or that special occasion. Bayside Shoes offers its customers a greater choice in their footwear and has created a magical Aladdin’s Cave of footwear, clothing & accessories that please your eye with colour and style and your budget with affordable prices. Bayside Shoes has wheelchair access with free and disability parking near its entrance. Store hours are 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday & 10am to 3.30pm Saturdays
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The peninsula’s traditional full-service taxi company. Frankston Taxis offers a range of vehicles to suit all situations from everyday personal use to special care and corporate vehicle types, including: Standard Sedans
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Make it a date night, not a late night! What do Ross Noble, Vanessa Amorosi, Bangarra Dance Theatre, John Williamson, Bluey and Opera Australia have in common? They will all be performing on Frankston Arts Centre’s stage in the year ahead! Frankston Arts Centre has something for everyone with drama, comedy, children’s shows, dance, music and physical theatre underlining a stunning year of entertainment.
Presenting the best touring productions by leading national performance companies and artists, the FAC has been inspiring creative experiences right on your doorstep for 26 years. With over three hundred performances a year, the theatre and gallery venue is one of the busiest venues in Victoria.
As a well-loved and iconic building in Frankston City, the FAC is also proud to be the performance home to many local theatre companies, dance schools and local schools, providing a platform for young talent who aspire to a career in the arts.
If you have never visited Frankston Arts Centre, make it your next destination for a date night, girls’ night out, or school holiday fun! See your favourite big name artists at a venue close to home, and save money on fuel and tickets. Yes, tickets are often cheaper at Frankston Arts Centre compared to the city! Live performance is back, and the calendar is bursting with opportunities to experience performances suitable for all ages and tastes in 2021:
Opera Australia bring their 25th anniversary production of Carmen to the main stage on Wednesday 2 June, with a cast of some of Australia’s finest opera singers.
One to delight young audiences and their grown-ups, join The Heelers in their first live theatre show with puppetry and live actors in Bluey’s Big Play on Wednesday 9 June and Thursday 10 June.
Following sell-out seasons, the Victorian State Ballet present Don Quixote featuring their highly skilled artists on Sunday 20 June. A classical ballet performance suitable for the whole family. On the July school holidays, encourage the kids to get creative and messy at Hot Arts for Cool Kids in Cube 37 or book tickets for the whole family to enjoy the madness and mayhem of Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus by internationally renowned Circa Contemporary Circus. Teens aged 13-17 are invited to participate in a weeklong series of Danger Club circus workshops by Circa. The Ten Tenors burst onto our stage on Thursday 15 July with a special 25th anniversary tour – their biggest one ever.
After cancellations in 2020, the long-awaited performance by Damien Leith of A Tribute to Roy Orbison with Strings will be presented in Cube 37 on Saturday 14 August. George Orwell’s powerfully potent and popular allegory returns in a multi-award winning theatre production of Animal Farm - served fast, furious and full of grunt – on Friday 27 August. Ross Noble is excited to bring his 2021 Comeback Special to Frankston on
Frankston Arts Centre has something for everyone. Saturday 4 September – promising brilliantly inventive, quirky stand up.
As a highlight of the FAC 2021 Season, Bangarra Dance Theatre bring their acclaimed production of Ochres to the main stage on Wednesday 27 October. A leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing arts company, Bangarra
is famous for their powerful dancing,
distinctive theatrical voice and unique music and soundscapes.
Keep up to date about upcoming shows at
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This is what we call care and security.
Village Glen, the Mornington Peninsula’s leading provider of retirement living, is a place where you can always feel safe and secure. Surround yourself with a community of friends and neighbours, as well as a team of staff, including qualified nurses who are on call 24 hours a day. Village Glen offers 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas, 1 bedroom apartments plus the new 2 bedroom Lakeside Apartments with secure undercover parking. There is a size and a budget to suit everyone – plus various contract types. 335 Eastbourne Road, Capel Sound VIC 3940 03 5986 4455 WWW.VILLAGEGLEN.COM.AU
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