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No butts for this top citizen Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au ENVIRONMENTALIST and anti-litter campaigner Josephine Jones is Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Citizen of the Year. Ms Jones, of Rye, is a campaigner and advocate for cleaner beaches. She inspires others around the community to reduce litter entering Port Phillip and to help protect marine life. Her current focus is on reducing cigarette butt litter. She has delivered anti-litter education campaigns to schools, community groups and businesses in an effort to raise awareness of the harm litter, and especially plastics, can do. Her belief that every child deserves to experience the environment untouched underpins her work. Young Citizen of the Year is Kayla Shelbourne. Since starting her own non-profit organisation For Kids, By Kids at age 16, Kayla has worked to break down stigma around youth mental health and prevent suicide in the community. Her volunteer efforts have included creating the organisation Chasing Change, and running events like the Suicide Prevention Walk, which was held for the second year at Mornington Park in September. She has also run suicide prevention workshops and supported fundraising for headspace Frankston, Stepping Stones Foundation, Youth Beyond Blue, REACH and Suicide Prevention Australia. The mayor Cr David Gill said the Australia Day Awards celebrated the efforts of members of the community to make the Mornington Peninsula an even better place to live and visit. “On behalf of my fellow councillors and the communities of the Mornington Peninsula, I would like to congratulate and thank all winners and nominees for your commitment to our community,” he said. Other 2019 Australia Day Award winners are: Community Event of the Year: Mornington Peninsula Schools Environment Week; Lifetime Achievement Award: Heather Goddard, and Acknowledgement of Excellence Award: Dolphin Research Institute. Mornington Peninsula Schools Environment Week is run over four days in March each year. It is the only event of its type in Victoria providing diverse, interactive learning experiences for students from kindergarten to Year 6, connecting children to their environment and encouraging actions for sustainable living. Organised by a committee of eight volunteers with education or environment backgrounds, it offers interactive exhibits focusing on science, history, indigenous studies and sustainability. The event attracts 2300 students, teachers and parents each year and has been running for 35 years. Continued Page 3

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Tour change after business protest Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au CHANGES have been made to the running of the Mornington Peninsula leg of this year’s Jayco Herald Sun cycling tour. Entrants scheduled to race a circuitous route from Cape Schanck to Arthur Seat last week faced an unexpected barrier when businesses complained about roads being closed. It is the second time this month that Mornington Peninsula Shire has come under fire for backing events that require roads to be closed. With less than a fortnight to go before the event, organisers of the Herald Sun tour last Wednesday readily agreed to reduce the time roads would be closed. However, a shire permit for the Suffefest Triathlon at Mt Martha in March is yet to be determined.

Both events could have come under earlier scrutiny if the shire had earlier received a draft events policy open for public comment until later this week, Friday 1 February. The impetus for updating the policy followed last year’s Sufferfest, which clashed with Clean-Up Australia Day and saw the esplanade closed for the cycling event between Mornington and safety Beach. This year’s Sun Tour on Saturday 2 February clashes with the Red Hill Market and sees the closure of several roads leading to popular tourist destinations. The 129 kilometre men’s event – called Arthurs Seat Eagle Men's Road Stage 4 - starts at Cape Schanck at 12.30pm and finishes at Arthurs Seat at the strangely stated exact time of 3.47pm. Most roads along the route will be closed for about 20 minutes at a time,

although a section of Arthurs Seat Road faces being closed from 7.30am until 8pm. A hurriedly-organised meeting between race organisers, business owners, shire officers and the mayor led to 11th hour changes to avert possible cancellation. The mayor Cr David Gill told The News that he at one stage threatened to “walk out [of the meeting] arm in arm with businesses and go to council and move that [the race] be cancelled”. “We dropped the ball on this, and it came to council four or five months ago,” Cr Gill said. “[The organisers] went to VicRoads and got a permit first. What were we doing in that time? I’m unhappy. “We were told things had been improved since the previous tour, but that didn’t pass the pub test.” Cr Gill said businesspeople at the meeting ”walked out feeling very

much relieved” after “major concessions” were made by the race organisers. Greg O’Donohue of Green Olive at Red Hill, on Mornington-Flinders Road, Main Ridge, said Wednesday’s meeting “has come to a good outcome” with race organisers shortening road closure times. “It would have been ideal if not held on a market day as it’s part of a world series and a good thing for the peninsula to be viewed around the world,” Mr O’Donohue said. “The board of Mornington Peninsula Tourism called the meeting which led to a pretty good outcome. So it’s happy days. “They needed to look at the [race’s] impact on the whole community.” Notes on the Herald Sun Tour website says the organisation “aims to minimise the impact on local communities”.

“However, some road closures will apply. Residents and business directly impacted by the road closures will receive written notification prior to the event.” The website says the tour “operates under a rolling road closure” with police asking motorists to stop until the race passes, usually about 20 minutes. The website says the tour has returned to the peninsula “with the support of Mornington Peninsula Shire” after two years. “The event will deliver a signi¬ficant economic impact for the region and state, and will generate major national and international media exposure, showcasing the beautiful Mornington Peninsula region to Australia and the world,” the website promises. The agreed changes to the tour schedule on the peninsula were not supplied to The News by the shire before deadline.

Awards day: Cr Hugh Fraser, the mayor Cr David Gill, shire CEO John Baker, Young Citizen of the Year Kayla Shelbourne, Community Inspiration Award winner Colleen Mackay, Community Event of the Year – Mornington Peninsula Schools Environment Week organisers, Bravery Award winner Michael Treadwell, Citizen of the Year Josephine Jones, Bravery Award winner Luke Treadwell, Lifetime Achievement Award winner Heather Goddard, and Cr Bryan Payne. Picture: Supplied

Shire adds new categories to awards Continued from Page 1 The selection panel, while considering nominations for the 2019 Citizen of the Year Award, found there were candidates who warranted consideration beyond the scope of the various categories. Based on the merits of these candidates, and in recognition of their contributions to the community, the panel agreed on three extra awards – for Bravery, Community Inspiration and Lifetime Achievement. Bravery Award: Michael and Luke Treadwell POINT Leo lifesavers Michael and

Luke Treadwell launched a rescue mission after seeing two sailing boats collide, Sunday 25 March 2018. They saved one person and eventually saved two others well away from the overturned boat. Deciding an attempt to return to Point Leo was too dangerous they sailed to Phillip Island where they were met by Victoria Police and family members. At least two, and possibly three, lives were saved by their courageous rescue. The pair has been recognised with the Lifesaving Victoria President’s Award and

the Lifesaving Australia Meritorious Conduct Bronze medal. Michael and Luke have contributed 900 hours of voluntary beach patrol as well as numerous rescues, first-aid and preventative actions. Lifetime Achievement Award: Heather Goddard Ms Goddard champions both the natural environment and the people in her community. Since 1991, she has contributed to the development of the Balbirooroo Community Wetlands next to Balnarring Primary School. The thriving habitat for indigenous

flora and fauna is now part of the curriculum, contributing to the school receiving a five-star sustainability rating. Her work has also contributed to the Balnarring and District Community Bank contributing $1 million across 123 peninsula community groups. Her passion for young people has also included delivering a youth leadership program to Year 10 students across the peninsula. Community Inspiration Award: Colleen Mackay Ms Mackay’s voluntary work across the Mornington Peninsula has

included establishing free book boxes, collecting donated items for families in need, sewing winter sleep sheets for homeless people and making Boomerang Bags. She has organised events to bring together neighbours and women in Rye as well as volunteering at Seawinds Community Hub and at Southern Peninsula Community Information Centre, where she works with families in need. Her efforts have helped connect the community by informing and educating, giving hope and dignity to those going without and supporting anybody who is in need.

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Cash some rays We’re sporting a sunny disposition as the second project in our Solar PV rollout, which will see solar panels installed on three major Council buildings, and seven smaller buildings, gets underway. Pelican Park, Rosebud Library and Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery will soon join the renewable ranks alongside Rosebud Municipal Office, Hastings Library, and Civic Reserve Recreation Centre — another step in our journey towards carbon neutrality, with more than 2,000 solar panels set to be installed by 2020. The days are long, the future is sunny and we’re hosting information sessions for homeowners interested in learning about choosing a solar system and available rebates. Want to save money on your electricity bills, reduce your exposure to blackouts and help our environment by cutting greenhouse gas emissions? With the price of solar steadily decreasing, and new state government rebates that will result in significantly reduced start-up costs, there has never been a better time to install solar on your home. Sessions will be held in Rye, Mornington and Balnarring during February and March. Visit our website to learn more and register. We’re committed to a clean and green Peninsula, how about joining us in the sun? mornpen.vic.gov.au/events

Get involved We encourage our community to get involved by having their say online or in person at any Shire office. mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay

We’re currently seeking expressions of interest from local providers online: tenderlink.com/mornpen

Neighbourhood Character Study (closes 17 Feb) The Mornington Peninsula Neighbourhood Character Study and Guidelines aims to determine areas where neighbourhood character values exist within the Shire, and whether they require protection or enhancement, with the goal of establishing principles that guide the design of housing to ensure new buildings respect our established townships, settlements and natural environment.

Biodiversity Conservation Plan (closes 20 Feb) Representing significant research and consultation, the Shire’s draft Biodiversity Conservation Plan establishes strategies and actions to achieve best practice management for the protection and enhancement of biodiversity on the Mornington Peninsula.

Bee Swarm and Hive Removal (EOIs close 19 Feb) Honey bees play an integral role in our environment and food production. To safeguard the health and survival of bees on the Peninsula, we want to ensure our community has access to a comprehensive list of service providers able to assist with the safe removal of European honey bees from private property.

Baxter Town Centre Structure Plan (closes 26 Feb) The Baxter Town Centre Structure Plan will guide land use, urban design and transport decisions to support the successful growth and enhancement of the Baxter town centre over the next 15–20 years. The draft Plan aims to capture and enhance Baxter’s distinctive attributes, improve other aspects, and shape future growth to provide a more attractive, accessible, safe and sustainable centre.

Around the peninsula A caring community for our kids

Looking after your dog

Seawinds: Crs Simon Brooks, Antonella Celi, Frank Martin

Briars: Crs Rosie Clark, Bev Colomb, Sam Hearn

With state-of-the-art facilities and early learning centres dedicated to caring for the youngest members of our community, Seawinds Ward is a great place for kids to grow. Waterfall Gully Preschool upgrades, and ongoing improvements to extend and refurbish Dromana Preschool and enhance Dromana Maternal and Child Health Centre, will ensure kids and their families have the support they need. ‘Late’ Kindergarten Registrations for Waterfall Gully, Dromana Preschool and Seawinds Community Hub can still be lodged on our website.

It’s good to see people enjoying our parks with their dogs, and we’re grateful to the many pet owners who clean up after their animals and keep them on leads outside of designated offleash areas, particularly on foreshore tracks. For the safety of other people and animals, and to avoid a fine of $162, please keep your dog on a lead when not in leash-free areas, and clean up after them — failures to pick up after your dog, or not carrying a bag for this purpose, may result in ‘on-the-spot’ fines of $100.

A historical performance

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Nepean: Crs Hugh Fraser, Bryan Payne

Watson: Cr Julie Morris

The notable story of historical figure William Buckley will soon be brought to life by the Buckley Opera Project, an auspicious collaboration between local historian,

Richard Cotter, and operatic baritone and composer, Antony Ransome. Featuring a diverse cast of acclaimed performers, the narrative opera will recreate an iconic chapter in Nepean Peninsula history at Rosebud Memorial Hall (26 – 27 April).

Be an animal advocate Red Hill: Cr David Gill

It’s important to take care of animals when temperatures climb. Consider putting a bird bath in your garden and leaving water out to help our native birdlife and wildlife stay cool and hydrated. In the interests of caring for creatures great and small, it’s vital to ensure your dog or cat is registered and microchipped, both mandatory under the Domestic Animals Act 1994. Pet registration is due by 10 April.

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Given the time of year and the potential for bushfires, it’s vital to know where your nearest place of last resort is located. Visit our website to familiarise yourself with Bushfire Neighbourhood Safer Places (NSP) across the Shire so you know where to go if your personal bushfire survival plan cannot be implemented or has failed. mornpen.vic. gov.au/emergency

Setting the stage at Hastings Cerberus: Cr Kate Roper

The Hastings Sound Shell would provide a permanent, functional stage for foreshore events, and give our community access to a range of activities in their own backyard. Attend a drop in session at Hastings Community Hall (7pm, 19 Feb), Balnarring Community Hall (1pm, 13 Feb) or Dromana Community Hall (6pm, 13 Feb) to learn more or provide feedback online until 22 Feb.

Mount Martha Coastal Management Plan (closes 3 Mar)

The Mount Martha foreshore has significant natural values, including diverse native flora and fauna across a variety of geological land forms. Following a first round of community consultation, we’re now inviting feedback on the draft Mount Martha Coastal Management Plan, which seeks to protect and enhance the unique natural and cultural heritage of the foreshore reserve.

Events Join the fun at Mount Martha House Located in an idyllic location, Mount Martha House offers a diverse range of community programs and activities for all ages including playgroup, arts and crafts, community gardening, foreign language classes, and social and leisure activities. With ample parking, ocean views and a short walk from the village, it’s also a great hire space for corporate meetings, team building activities and co-working. To learn more, attend a program or volunteer, register your interest online. mountmarthahouse.com.au 1 February 2 February

Arts at Twilight, The Briars, Mount Martha Peninsula Film Festival, Rosebud Village Green 2 February Jayco Herald Sun Tour, Cape Schanck to Arthurs Seat 2 February Gig on the Green, Mount Eliza Village Green 3 February Musiqua, Hastings Foreshore 3 February Sunday Sessions at The Briars, Mount Martha 5 February Annual Show and Shine, Dromana Community Hall 9 February Mornington Peninsula Blues Festival, Mornington Racecourse 15 February – 30 March Offshore Cinema, St Andrews Beach 16 February Crib Point Pool Food Truck Carnival 16-17 February Victoria Junior Carnival and Schnapper Point Regatta, Mornington Yacht Club 16 February Fight MND Walk Mornington to Mount Martha, Mornington Park 17 February Pier to Perignon Swim, W.E Newton Reserve, Portsea 22-24 February 50th Westernport Festival, Hastings Foreshore 23 February Blues at the Briars, Mount Martha 23 February Connected to Port Phillip Summer Festival, Mornington Park 24 February The Briars Craft Market, Mount Martha 28 February – 3 March Seven Sisters Festival, Joseph Harris Scout Camp 1 March Eastbourne Primary School Twilight Fair 2 March Ulysses Club National Rally 2019 Grand Parade, Mornington Park 2-3 March Westernport Whiting Challenge, Westernport Angling Club 9 March 91st Red Hill Show, Red Hill Recreation Reserve 10 March Rosebud Kite Festival, Village Green 10 March Peninsula Piers and Pinots, Flinders Foreshore 11 March Somerville Family Day, Fruit Growers Reserve, Somerville For a full list of all Shire events including community markets and local music please see our website: mornpen.vic.gov.au/events Information is correct at time of printing.

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Drownings ‘at higher rate than normal’ Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au THE Mornington Peninsula has featured in many of the 20 drownings since the start of summer, which also saw deaths at Phillip Island, Gippsland, the Grampians and Brighton Beach. The most recent drowning occurred at Bushrangers Bay, near Cape Schanck, when a young musician was swimming with a friend, Tuesday 22 January. They got into trouble about 5pm. Police and emergency services found the man in the water about 6.30pm and attempted to resuscitate him, but he died at the scene. His female friend was able to swim back to shore. Life Savings Victoria spokesperson Blair Morton said the man, in his 20s, was the 20th person to drown in Victoria since December 1 last year, reflecting a much higher rate than average. Nationally, the number of drownings this summer is also higher than previous years. From 1 July 2018-22 January this year there have been 38 drownings in Victoria – up 13 on the five-year average and up 15 than the 10-year average. Mr Morton said many of the deaths were entirely avoidable: “Fifteen of the 38 were along the coast and 15 were at inland waterways while the remainder were at home or elsewhere,” he said. “Some involved children drowning in baths or ponds. “Our message is that people should

be prepared for their visits to the water. They should swim between the flags when at the beach, or be vigilant around rivers and streams.” He advised those heading to the beach to visit the beachsafe.org.au website to check conditions and the times lifesavers are on duty. On 19 November, a man drowned at St Andrews beach. He was found unconscious in the water near Paradise Drive, 8.15am, police said. On Christmas Eve, a woman lost her husband and adult son when they drowned at the Colonnades beach on Phillip Island. The 45 and 20 year old could not be revived when pulled from the water. The family’s 11-year-old son managed to swim to shore and suffered only minor injuries. On Christmas Day, a 64-year old diver drowned off the rocks at Cape Schanck. On Boxing Day, a New Zealand tourist drowned while swimming at Mackenzie Falls in the Grampians and then, on New Year’s Day, a man drowned while swimming at Paynesville. The 45-year-old Bairnsdale man was with his wife and family in the water off Sunset Drive at 4.50pm when he was seen to be in difficulty. Despite rescue attempts he died at the scene. A man was pulled from the water at Brighton Beach, Monday 21 January. He could not be revived. “Over the past 10 years there have been five drownings in Victoria either on Christmas Day or Boxing Day,”

Charges for former council manager Brodie Cowburn brodie@mpnews.com.au VICTORIA’S premier anti-corruption commission has laid 79 charges, including obtaining property by deception, making false documents, using false documents and misconduct in public office, against a former Frankston Council manager. The charges were laid on 14 January after an IBAC investigation into whether “improper procurement practices were used to obtain Frankston City Council funds.”

A supplier of services to council, an owner of an electrical company, was on 7 January charged with 78 similar offences. The investigation was opened after Frankston Council self reported suspicions of a possible breach. An IBAC statement said that “under mandatory notification requirements that came into effect in 2016, all heads of Victorian public sector departments and agencies, including council CEOs, must by law notify IBAC of any matter they suspect, on reasonable grounds, involves corrupt conduct.” The charges are expected to be heard

at the Melbourne Magistrates Court on 30 January. Frankston Council CEO Dennis Hovenden said “approximately 12 months ago council officers identified possible breaches in process involving a former council manager. “Once aware, council immediately reported the possible breach to IBAC and has since been assisting with the investigation. “As the matter is now before the court, council will be making no further comment, other than to say the manager in question is no longer an employee of Frankston City Council.”

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Have your say Fines for Tyabb Draft Baxter Township Structure Plan You are invited to have your say on Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Draft Baxter Township Structure Plan. The Draft Structure Plan provides a framework for Baxter to help protect the distinctive, positive elements of Baxter and harness opportunities for improvement. The Plan identifies urban design upgrades and improvements to pedestrian/cycling safety and connectivity.

How to have your say Second round community consultation is currently open and closes Tuesday 26 February 2019.

Online To view the Draft Baxter Township Structure Plan and to complete the survey visit: mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay Surveys are also available to read in hard copy at the Shire’s offices in Rosebud, Mornington, Hastings and Somerville. Email your submission to: haveyoursay@mornpen.vic.gov.au with the subject line “Draft Baxter Township Structure Plan”.

Attend a drop in session Thursday 7 February, 6 – 8pm Baxter Community Hall, 211 Baxter-Tooradin Road Consultants and Shire officers will be available at the drop-in session to answer any questions on the Draft Plan and to receive feedback. Post Attention: Leigh Northwood Senior Planner – Planning Services Re: Draft Baxter Township Structure Plan Mornington Peninsula Shire Private Bag 1000

land clearing MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire will seek restoration of vegetation and rectification of earthworks after a Tyabb landowner was convicted of carrying out earthworks and clearing native vegetation without a planning permit. The landowners and their contractor were fined $29,000 with costs of $18,000 in Frankston Magistrates Court late last year. In mid-2017, the council’s planning compliance officers began investigating allegations that unapproved works were being carried out at the property. They saw that a significant amount of native vegetation had been cleared. The mayor Cr David Gill said the council worked hard to investigate illegal building works to protect the amenity of the peninsula. “We view the destruction of native vegetation without planning approval as a serious offence,” he said. “Landowners are encouraged to check with the council’s planning department before they start any earthworks or remove any vegetation to determine whether planning permission is required.” The planning department number is 5950 1010.

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SIGNS to help motorists estimate how long it will take to reach the southern Mornington Peninsula are being installed along Point Nepean Road and Browns Road. The signs by Mornington Peninsula Shire and VicRoads estimate travel times for the coastal and inland routes. Beacons will detect road users with Bluetooth-

enabled devices to calculate actual travel times. Signs will then display the times of each route so drivers can choose their best option. “[The signs] provide us with valuable data, such as traffic congestion levels and driver behaviour, which helps us strategically plan for future transport solutions on the southern peninsula,” the mayor Cr David Gill said. The signs will also be on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway at the southbound service centre, Baxter, informing drivers of travel times to Dromana and Rosebud; on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway, Arthurs Seat Road, offering information on travel times along the two route options to the southern peninsula; and, on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway extension, Rosebud, offering a second travel time update along the two routes.

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A 44-YEAR-old Frankston man has been charged after allegedly committing a random attack armed with molotov cocktails in Seaford, 17 January. The man allegedly broke into a garage on Rosland Street at around 10am, and used items found inside to construct three molotov cocktails, which are as flammable projectiles. The man then allegedly tossed the cocktails over the fence onto another property. Police said they caught the man after he jumped the fence to the rear of the property, and was spotted watching the fire through a hole in the fence. Police said the fire was extinguished by the occupant of the house, a young mother.

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Billy carts in race to help troubled farmers WHAT could be more fun than competing in a billy cart derby? Point Nepean Men’s Shed members have got together with Rye Community House by holding a Buy a Bale Billy Kart Derby to help struggling farmers. The derby, to be held in Wilby Street, Sorrento, 9am4pm, Saturday 16 March, also aims to revive the timehonoured art of billy cart making. Feature races will be held for children aged 6-11 racing karts built to a specific design but with their own decoration. Men’s shed member Terry Phippen said he got the idea for the derby when collecting donations. “I saw some billy carts for sale and … bought 20 karts for $20 each,” he said. Speaking with Rye Community House manager Kerryn Ladell, Mr Phippen canvassed the idea and it has grown from there. “I live in Wilby Street which has a slight incline and I think it’s a great spot for it,” he said. Flyers have been sent to nearby primary schools, information centre and the community house to let people know it is happening. Carts will be for sale for $50 each with $10 going to the community house and $20 to the farmers. Police and other community groups will be invited to compete. “We can sell the carts as a kit or we are happy to make them up and paint them,” Mr Phippen said. “The feature races will be for the school kids using very simple carts. Who knows what other carts will appear on the day through a challenge to the community groups and services? Let’s see what they build and show.” Men’s shed members are already building carts for the race in their workshop in Hotham Road, which is open Tuesday afternoons. “This is a community event that needs to come back on the calendar and at the same time be used to support a needy charity,” Mr Phippen said. “It’s getting lots of community interest and there’s even a suggestion of it becoming a regular event.” A sausage sizzle, ice cream and homemade lemonade will be for sale on the day. Details: Terry Phippen on 0488 115 433. Stephen Taylor

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Dancing under the stars DANCERS and musicians will next month perform under the emerging stars in the Arts at Twilight concert at The Briars property, Mt Martha. The show (with food trucks) involves artists from Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, including dancers from Spark Youth Dance Company, Tim Podesta’s Projection Dance Company, freelance dancers Dominique Cowden and Jacinta Martorella as well as The Briar String Quartet, Luke Severn and Elyane Laussade – a cello and piano duo and a peninsula-based clarinet quartet.

Spark Productions director Alex Dellaportas said The Briars property “provides the perfect setting for live arts entertainment to meet the beauty of the country”. Dellaportas said there is a lack of events on the peninsula where audiences can watch “a collaborative arts variety show”. “I wanted to provide an opportunity for the community to experience arts and culture from some of Melbourne’s most awarded dance companies and performing artists,” she said. “Arts at Twilight and will be a

fantastic way for peninsula people to experience world-class ballet, contemporary dance and classical music with their families and friends in the most beautiful setting.” Attendees can take along a picnic, rugs, pillows and blankets. Food trucks will serve cheeses from Boatshed Cheese, Dromana and Jetty Rd Brewery. Tickets for the 7pm-10pm Friday 1February Arts at Twilight are $20 adult and $15 for children under 16, students and concession. Bookings: sparkyouthdance.com.au/twilight

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Mount Martha Coastal Management Plan After consultation with the community, Mornington Peninsula Shire has developed a draft Mount Martha Coastal Management Plan to protect and enhance the unique natural and cultural heritage of the Mount Martha foreshore reserve for present and future generations to enjoy.

Have your say Second round community consultation is now open and closes Sunday 3 March 2019. Online To view the Mount Martha Coastal Management Plan and to complete the survey visit: mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay Surveys are also available to read in hard copy at the Shire’s offices in Rosebud, Mornington, Hastings and Somerville.

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The Plan provides strategic direction for the vision and future management of the Mount Martha Foreshore Reserve. It also establishes an agreement between the Victorian Government, Mornington Peninsula Shire and the community as to how the foreshore reserve will be managed.

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Coast’s future up for public discussion Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au A DRAFT plan with the ultimate aim of “enhancing and protecting the Mt Martha coastline” has been released for public discussion. Recommendations in the plan include producing brochures so coastal property owners “understand the benefits to the foreshore reserve in the removal of environmental weeds from their properties”. The necessity for this education campaign becomes clearer when reading parts of the report which call for the closure of “ad hoc goat” tracks behind beach boxes and an end to “vegetation vandalism” to create bay views. Other recommendations in the draft plan are aimed at combating erosion as well as introducing drop-off zones to reduce congestion in foreshore car parks at Mt Martha Beach South and Mt Martha lifesaving and yacht clubs. It seems Mt Martha’s foreshore has become a victim of its own popularity. The draft plan states the shire’s intention to be “respectful” in its dealings with “local indigenous elders” to preserve the heritage of the area. This will include deciding how best to “protect and prevent unlimited access to the shell middens along the foreshore reserve”. Middens are exposed and have for years been crumbling along much of

Mt Martha North and Hawker beaches. The plan also calls for the shire to investigate the impact of the sea level rise of 0.8 metres by 2100 on the Mt Martha foreshore. Hundreds of thousands of dollars was spent last year on shoring up crumbling cliffs at Mt Martha Beach North and the owners of threatened beach boxes are lobbying for a rock groyne to be built in the water which, they say, will bring sand back to the beach. The plan also says the shire will continue to regulate dog owners using the foreshore. This declaration comes in the wake of revelations by The News that for some years the shire had incorrectly warned dog owners off an area of beach, which in fact was part of the leash-free Hawker Beach. Further north, the shire wants to draw up a landscape plan for Fossil Beach and protect the remains of a cement works “and the multitude of fossils in the limestone cliff that show evidence of Australian sea life from 10-15 million years ago”. The shire will also seek finance for an “interpretive sculpture project along the Nunns Walk telling the European and indigenous story of the local area”. Already under fire from some quarters for erecting a temporary fence along the Esplanade to impede access to The Pillars cliff jumping site (which has its own evolving long term man-

agement plan), the draft foreshore plan recommends more foreshore fences to limit parking, the spread of weeds and to combat erosion. A news release issued by the shire says the draft Mt Martha coastal management plan is designed “to protect and enhance the unique natural and cultural heritage of the Mt Martha foreshore reserve for present and future generations to enjoy”. It states that the plan “provides strategic direction for the vision and future management” of the 10 kilometres of foreshore reserve from Linley Point in the north to Martha Point in the south. The Cr David Gill said the shire has a “strong interest and long-standing commitment to being leaders in coastal planning and management”. “The coastal management plan establishes an agreement between the Victorian government, Mornington Peninsula Shire and the community as to how the foreshore reserve will be managed,” he said. The plan can be seen at mornpen. vic.gov.au/haveyoursay or inspected at the shire’s Rosebud, Mornington, Hastings and Somerville offices. A public meeting will be held 4pm-6pm Wednesday 20 February at Mt Martha Life Saving Club. Submissions close Sunday 3 March and can be emailed to: haveyoursay@mornpen.vic.gov.au with the subject line Mt Martha Coastal Management Plan.

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said. The department is seeking public views with an online survey with feedback being used to “determine the weightings for community values when assessing different solutions for beach and cliff stability”. “The movement of sand at Mount Martha North beach is part of an ongoing and natural process which results in a net loss of sand from the north beach toward the south beach,” Ms Philippou said. “Recognising that sand movement will always occur, we are focusing on maintaining public safety for Mt Martha North Beach. We will model preferred engineering options that protect the natural assets and public infrastructure in support of support that.” To find out more or participate in the survey, visit engage.vic.gov.au/ mount-martha-north-beach-coastalprotection. Keith Platt

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Be heard about foreshore sound shell CONCERTS, community events, theatre and entertainment will have a purpose-built home at Hastings, if a proposed sound shell on the foreshore goes ahead. Members of the community are being invited to give their views on the sound shell which Mornington Peninsula Shire Council says would be a “permanent and functional stage to cater for the many events held on the Hastings foreshore”. Cr Kate Roper said the sound shell would bring many benefits to the Hastings community. She said it was being “driven by the needs and opportunities of several local community groups and stakeholders”. “Council is excited to be working closely with the community on this collaborative project that will be an excellent asset for the Hastings community providing access to a range of recreation activities in their own backyard,” she said. Community consultation sessions opened on Monday (21 January) and will close 5pm, Friday 22 February. This is the first round of community consultation. More opportunities to provide feedback will be provided as the project progresses. Those wanting to have a say can visit: mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay The surveys are also available in hard copy at the shire’s offices in Rosebud, Mornington, Hastings and Somerville. Drop-in sessions will be held 10am-12pm, Thursday 24 January, at the Hastings High Street market;10am-1pm, Saturday 26 January, at Hastings foreshore; 1-3pm, Wednesday 13 February, at Balnarring Community Hall (large room); 6-8pm, Wednesday 13 February, at Dromana Community Hall, and 7-8.45pm, Tuesday 19 February, at Hastings Community Hall. Email submissions to: haveyoursay@mornpen.vic.gov.au with the subject line ‘Hastings Sound Shell’. Post submissions to Michael Scully, Infra-

um, Cranbourne Gardens, corner Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne. Adults $25, students $10. Bookings: rbgfriendscranbourne. org.au

Wetlands cruise THE Save Westernport group has organised a “twilight cruise” to show why it is worth fighting against threats to the bay’s ecology and international-recognised wetlands. Save Westernport is opposed to power company AGL being allowed to moor a floating regasification import terminal at Crib Point. “We’re hoping for around 90 guests and the intention is a mix of Save Western Port supporters, special guests, other Mornington Peninsula organisations, business people, artists and general public,” Save Western Port member Louise Page said. “It’s really just about getting together and appreciating our Ramsar/UNESCO Western Port.” Tickets for the cruise on World Wetlands Day departing at 7pm on Friday 1 February are available at www.eventbrite.com.au/e/westernport-twilight-cruise-world-wetlands-day-celebration-2019-tickets-55119338425 structure Planner, Re: Hastings Sound Shell, Mornington Peninsula Shire, Private Bag 1000.

Following Darwin LYNSEY Pore’s talk titled “Island hopping in the Galapagos: In the footsteps of Darwin” on 10 February is the first event for the year being held by Cranbourne Friends Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria at Cranbourne Gardens. Coffee and cake will be served at 11am before the presentation at 11.30. The Galapagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands in the eastern Pacific Ocean about 1000 kilometres west of Ecuador in South America, the country to which they belong.

Discovered by a Dominican Friar by accident in 1835, visited by pirates, whalers and famous people such as Charles Darwin, the great English naturalist, geologist and biologist and now by tourists. Darwin described them as “a little world within itself”, populated with animals that are quite indifferent to the presence of humans. The Islands are known for giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies (pictured), flightless cormorants and marine iguanas but not so much for its variety of plants. Lynsey Poore is a volunteer guide at the gardens and a frequent public speaker on gardens and travel. The talks is at the Australian Garden Auditori-

Naturalists meet THE first meeting for 2019 of the Peninsula Field Naturalists Club is 8pm 13 February at 16 High Street, Frankston. Heather Ducat will speak about Norfolk Island’s nature and geology. All welcome, details: 0425 763 521.

Summer lunch THE annual summer lunch for the Red Cross Sorrento/Portsea/Rye unit starts at midday on Friday 22 February at the Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron, Point Nepean Road, Blairgowrie. The two-course lunch costs $50 and there will be a raffle. Tickets: 0427 887 072.

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Get involved! Come and explore what Mount Martha House Community Centre has to offer and enjoy the beauty of the newly refurbished Mount Martha House overseeing the majestic Port Phillip Bay. Range of activities and classes for all ages: • Music groups, Dance, Yoga and Exercise Classes • Social Clubs and Activities • Historical Tours of the Mount Martha House and Model Railway • Rooms available for hire • Community Garden ready to be activated

• Playgroup – indoor and outdoor play space • Painting, Art and Craft Sewing, Knitting, UFOs • Book Club and Writers’ Group • Italian and Spanish Lessons • Health and Wellbeing Hub – Walking group, Mindfulness and Emotional Resilience

Big brother helps out KINGSTON Grant piggybacks his younger sister Jazelle as she gets ready to start prep at Our Lady of Fatima School, Rosebud, last week. School’s back again – for real – on Thursday. PICTURE: Supplied

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A community drop-in session is being held to inform the community on the studies/investigations to be undertaken to assess the environmental impacts of recommencing quarrying operations at the Boundary Road Quarry site. Presently, 17 studies/investigations are planned to cover matters including flora and fauna, waterways, cultural heritage, groundwater, planning, bushfire and visual impacts of the site. The State Government is preparing ‘draft Scoping Requirements’ which will outline what the Environment Effects Statement (EES), for the project must investigate and document. The draft scoping requirements are due for release for public comment in February 2019. Your feedback will be considered before the Minister for Planning confirms the scope of work required to assess the impacts of the project. The drop-in session has been planned to enable you to learn more, both about the planned studies and the process of assessing environmental effects and the EES.

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Dedication rewarded with honours

SOUTHERN Peninsula Food For All stalwart Diane May Falconer, of Mt Martha, has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the General Division in this week’s Australia Day honours list for service to the community through charitable organisations. Ms Falconer has been secretary of the Southern Peninsula Community Fund since 1998, a member of the executive committee since 1986, and a volunteer since 1986. She coordinated Food for All 1971-2016, was secretary 1995-2016, was a founding member of The Pudding Club, 1971-1993, former member, coordinating committee, Mornington Peninsula Christmas Giving, and coordinator, Motorcycle Annual Toy Run, 2009. An Order Of Australia Medal has been awarded to Neil David Armstrong, of McCrae, for service to the community over many years. The former Mornington Shire councillor is a board member of Metropolitan Ambulance Service and other non-profit organisations. “I have worked with many wonderful people over the years, which has enriched my life. I hope in some small way my contribution has been useful,” he said. In 2005, he drove a Citroen 2CV, known as Henri, around mainland Australia in 18 days to raise money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. He has served on the Peninsula Hospice board, Homeless Persons Council, Wesley Central Mission (Do Care), his local school council as chairman, as well as undertaking a number of special assignments in various emergencies around Australia. In 2001 he and former federal government minister Ian Sinclair were appointed to examine the viability of One City at Albury Wodonga. More recently, Mr Armstrong has served on the board of Andrew Kerr Care at Mornington. He is a justice of the peace. Dr Bronwyn Eleanor Hughes, of Mt Eliza, has received an Order of Australia in the General Division for service to the visual arts. The artist, teacher, author and editor, a director of Hughes Hughes Associates since 1997, is represented in the State Craft Collection, Albury

Awarded: Clockwise from top left, Diane May Falconer, Neil David Armstrong, Sonya Loader, Ricky Charles Cooper, Bronwyn Eleanor Hughes, Judith Roberta Pettitt and Robert John Fergusson. Pictures: Yanni, Gary Sissons and supplied.

Regional Art Gallery, Monash Medical Centre Art Collection and Premier’s Department, NSW. She serves on committee and advisory roles with GLAAS Incorporated (Glass Light Art and Architecture Synergies), National Trust of Australia, Victorian Division, Architectural Glass Design Australia and the Duldig Studio, Malvern, of which she was founding member and vice-president 2002-2014. She was a member of the Public Art Reference Group at the City of Frankston and served on the Australia International Council on Monuments and Sites. In academia she worked at Holmesglen Institute of TAFE in curriculum development for glass courses in the late 1990s and headed departments at Geelong (Aboriginal Unit RMIT University), since 1998, Department of Applied Art, Caulfield and Peninsula Campus, 19951997, and senior lecturer and co-ordinator of Glass Studies, Caulfield and Peninsula Campuses, 1981-1997. Sonya Loader, of Mt Eliza, has received an Order of Australia in the General Division for service to youth through scouts. She has been

group leader at the 1st Ranelagh Scout Group since 2006, assistant group leader, 1997-2006, assistant cub scout leader, 1983-1995 and an active member since 1982. “I love seeing young people develop,” she said. “They learn so many skills through scouting which help them cope with everyday life. We have venturers doing so many amazing things and coming out as amazing adults.” Judith Roberta Pettitt, of Mornington, has received an Order of Australia in the General Division for service to public administration. Ms Pettitt was executive director, corporate services, VicRoads, 2001-2017. She was on the course review committee, human resources, Monash University, 2010-2016, and was mentor for chief executive, Mirabel Foundation and Whitelion, Social Ventures, Australia, 2002-14. She was director, human resources, Department of Natural Resources and Environment, 1998-2001, assistant director, training and development, Department of Human Services, 1992-1998, CEO, Janefield and Kingsbury, Disability Services, Department of Health and Community Services, 1991-1992, and former

human resources advisor, Mirabel Foundation and Whitelion. Robert John Fergusson, of Main Ridge, has been awarded the Ambulance Service Medal in the Australia Day Honours. Mr Fergusson served Ambulance Victoria for 39 years as a paramedic and clinical manager. In 2010 he helped to establish a clinical quality framework for adult retrieval Victoria. He liaised with medical retrieval specialists to institute systems that pioneered clinical governance in the field. His clinical expertise and experience were said to be vital in ensuring the success of these new systems now used by Ambulance Victoria. In his role as clinical manager, metro east he has provided dedicated coaching to, and mentoring of, paramedics who have worked under his direction. Ricky Charles Cooper, of Mornington, has been awarded the Emergency Services Medal in the Australia Day Honours. Mr Cooper is involved with Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Mornington and Hastings. During 18 years of volunteer service he has progressed through the ranks and is a Marine Rescue coxswain, taking boats to sea on sometimes hazardous rescues day and night. As VMR's president he coordinates control, deployment, care and maintenance of the VMR's five rescue boats. He also plays a role in managing the group and has represented all of the independent volunteer marine rescue groups in Victoria.

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Death of Hastings footy ‘legend’ RICHARD Everist, a legend of not only the Hastings Football Club but the Mornington Peninsula Football League, died at Beleura Hospital, Mornington on 14 January. Mr Everist, right, was 81. A private family funeral at Flinders was followed last Wednesday (23 January) by a memorial serviceat attended by about 500 mourners at the New Peninsula Baptist Church, Mt. Martha. Among those at the funeral were many former football identities, including former Chelsea Football Club coach ‘Doc’ White, who captained the MPFL team in many inter-league matches with Mr Everest as his vicecaptain. Both men were named in those positions in the MPFL’s “Team of the Century.” Mr White, along with Mr Everest’s children, Andrew, Tom and Katherine, were among speakers at the funeral. Mr Everist’s football career started in 1955 when a rather shy, well-built, and ruggedly handsome 17-year-old appeared at training, beginning an association with the Hastings Football Club which saw him play 281 games, win six best-and-fairests, and subsequently coach Hastings to win the 1972 MPFL premiership. Sports writers referred to him as “The Barassi of the Bush”. He was selected as captain in the Hastings Football Club’s “Team of the Century”, awarded life membership and, in 2016, was named as

On the podium: Rye Gift winner Aaron Leferink, centre, alongside placegetters Matt Burleigh, left, and Hamish Adams. Beside them are Bendigo Bank’s Gary Sanford, Vin Cheers and Cr Antonella Celi.

Time flies for gift finalists a Legend of the Club. The MPFL named him as vice-captain in its “Team of the Century.” In 1982 Mr Everist started Everist Timber at Hastings and the familyowned business has established a reputation in providing quality timber, building materials and hardware. A private family funeral was held at Flinders and a memorial service held at the New Peninsula Baptist Church, on Wednesday 23 January. Peter McCullough

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Picture and text Barry Irving AARON Leferink won this year's 120 metre Rye Gift in 12.347 seconds ahead of by Hamish Adams (12.392) and Matt Burleigh (12.485). The placings demonstrated the handicapper’s skill as all finalists finished within 0.323 of a second with the eighth placegetter clocking 12.670 seconds. The 44th running of the Bendigo Bank Rye Gift saw athletes from

the Mornington Peninsula competing against others from elsewhere in Victoria, interstate and overseas for $17,000 in prize money. The 120 metre Women’s Diamond was won by Kysha Praciak in 14.162 seconds. with Jody Richards (14.172) second and last year’s winner Maddie Coates (14.243) third. Again, the handicappers conjured an even finish with the difference between first and eighth place only 0.330 seconds. The Footballers relay was won by

the Red Hill team after a count back. The junior football relay was won by Rosebud Football Club. The day is fast becoming popular with families with free children’s entertainment. Adults are catered for with two bookmakers taking bets on the foot races as well as the Melbourne and Randwick horse races. There is also a refreshment tent, coffee van and food outlets.

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New sails for a special sailability yacht A SPECIAL Hansa 303 yacht in the Sailability Program at Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron is to have a new set of sails, courtesy of a donation of $3000 from Camerons’ Bight Boat Club. These funds will pay for a new suit of sails , additional PFD2 lifejackets and other equipment. In 2006 a gift of $4000 from Bendigo Bank and $3000 from many Squadron members funded the yacht. It is named FINGAL BAY with these words on its stern The Watsons Geoff and Eily. It is a permanent reminder of founding work from 2002 by the late Geoffrey Watson and his wife Eily. They and a group of volunteers developed the program which enables people with intellectual and physical disabilities to attend regularly and enjoy the experience and challenge of sailing at Blairgowrie Yacht Squad-

ron. The yachts are also used by the community so that people can experience sailing. Thousands of dollars have been donated to provide a total of eight Hansa 303s, a support boat , storage pontoons and much other sailing equipment. Cameron’s Bight Boat Club and many other local groups have in past years generously contributed to Sailability Blairgowrie. Without such support this charitable activity would not be possible. For information about Sailability see You Tube Access Sailing Blairgowrie and Sailability Thanks BYS Further information call Coordinator Brian Jones on 0466 273 874 Picture: Shaunmckenna.com

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1/32 Wattle Road, McCrae $800,000 - $850,000 ____________________________________

Stunning Coastal Abode n

Opulent finishes and style Supreme location to bay beach Large open plan living and entertaining Brand new, ready to move in 6 star energy rated home

Completion expected October 2019 n

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Opulent quality and inclusions Beachside access No Body Corp. fees Easy walking distance to beach and shops

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Walking distance to No. 16 surf beach 744sqm (approx.) Northerly aspect Potential treetop aspect

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End of court location Indoor and outdoor entertaining Immaculately maintained home & grounds Genuine quarter acre block (approx.)

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ON THE COVER

THE SUN, THE SEA AND THE SAND IN a location synonymous with the beach, the bay and good times, these dynamic brand new residences offer a lifestyle of privilege and exclusivity. Designed for those who demand the best, each single-level residence is individually finished and fitted with high end appointments from stunning stone benchtops to quality flooring, high ceilings, double garages and generous alfresco entertaining areas.The homes offer an exceptional sense of space which is enhanced by the excellent natural light to both living zones that extend to the alfresco decking which overlooks landscaped gardens for the much-desired indoor to outdoor lifestyle. An elegant formal living room features a Rinnai gas log fireplace floating on a stone hearth with clever streamlined storage and sliding doors to a sunny deck. Open-plan living and dining is generous in scale and beautifully appointed with direct access to an expansive covered entertaining deck and private landscaped garden. The accompanying stone kitchen is beautifully appointed with a freestanding Smeg stove, a butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry, breakfast bar and feature pendant lighting. The palatial master bedroom features a walk-in robe and elegant ensuite with feature tiling, while two more bedrooms share a stylish sky-lit main bathroom with separate toilet. Superbly appointed, the homes also feature split system air conditioning, LED energy efficient lighting, solar hot water with instantaneous back up, exposed aggregate driveway and garden landscaping. Created for lifestyle, these two cutting-edge residences reflect paramount class and style in a beachside location that puts considerable lifestyle attractions on your doorstep from nearby Fossil Beach and the Esplanade walking trails through to the vibrant cafes and shops of Main Street.n

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ADDRESS: 6 George Street, MORNINGTON AUCTION: Saturday 23rd February at 11am DESCRIPTION: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 car INSPECT: By Appointment AGENT: Robert Bowman 0417 173 103, Bowman & Company, 168 Main Street, Mornington, 5975 6888 mpnews.com.au

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McCrae 151 Bayview Road Auction Saturday.

Rosebud 3/68 Warranilla Avenue

* Stunning home on a 1522sqm lot * Three bathrooms * Wrap around verandah with views * Kitchen with timber bench tops * Large family/dining area

Positioned at the rear of the complex, this modern home offers sunny and spacious open plan living and dining, a well-designed kitchen has plenty of storage and bench space.

AUCTION

INSPECT As advertised

CONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938 Clare Black 0409 763 261 Barry Plant Rosebud 5986 8880

CONTACT Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962 Tullie Roberts 0432 281 566 Barry Plant Rosebud 5986 8880

Rosebud 16 Besgrove Street

Rosebud 20 Grenville Grove

Saturday 2 February 12:30pm

Saturday 16 February 12:30pm

This substantial home, set on a 600sqm (approx.) lot was built with families and storage in mind. The home offers bright and breezy living areas and a gourmet kitchen has modern stainless steel appliances.

Situated 2 streets from the foreshor, on an 834m2 block, this 4BR home offers WIR & ensuite to master bedrooms, three open plan living areas and alfresco entertaining area.

FOR SALE

PRICE GUIDE $780,000 - $850,000

PRICE GUIDE $540,000 - $580,000 INSPECT As advertised

INSPECT As advertised

CONTACT Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962 Tullie Roberts 0432 281 566 Barry Plant Rosebud 5986 8880

CONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938 Clare Black 0409 763 261 Barry Plant Rosebud 5986 8880

Capel Sound 2/68 Elizabeth Ave

Tootgarook 70 Guest Street

* Approx. 320m2 block * Open plan 2 bedroom residence * Light filled living * Masses of storage * Single garage and secure front yard

Set on approx 1000m2, this immaculate BV home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 living areas plus a renovated kitchen and bathroom. Also with polished floors & massive undercover alfresco area.

FOR SALE

PRICE GUIDE $430,000 - $460,000

PRICE GUIDE $690,000 - $750,000

INSPECT As advertised

CONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938 Clare Black 0409 763 261 Barry Plant Rosebud 5986 8880

McCrae 2/2 The Avenue

Capel Sound 16 Woyna Avenue

This residence offers light filled open plan living with a seamless integration between indoor & outdoor zones. Master bedroom with FES and dressing room plus 2 more large bedrooms with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Original 3BR beachside home primed for renovation and set about 75m from Capel Sound Foreshore. 930m2 (approx.) block, light filled living areas, and all services connected.

PRICE GUIDE $1.2m - $1.3m

PRICE GUIDE $650,000 - $700,000

INSPECT As advertised

CONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938 Clare Black 0409 763 261 Barry Plant Rosebud 5986 8880

FOR SALE

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www.prenticerealestate.com.au Residential, Land, Commercial Leasing, Rural, Industrial - Since 1946 TOOTGAROOK 63 Bella Vista Drive

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PANORAMIC 180 DEGREE BAY VIEWS FROM SORRENTO TO ARTHURS SEAT

TOOTGAROOK 45 Bella Vista Drive

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BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED Privately situated on a gently rising allotment affording a truly serene perspective through speckled Moonah trees is this contemporary designed coastal retreat. Immaculately presented throughout and just 2 years old, this most attractive property would suit a new home buyer. Features include: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms including Master with ensuite. Generous open plan living showcases a well-appointed host kitchen & island bench central to the light filled lounge/ dining area that flows seamlessly out to the north facing deck ideal for entertaining & capturing the sun throughout the day. Additional features include polished timber floors, ducted gas heating throughout, spacious laundry & extensive terracing & landscaping to create a truly low maintenance escape to retreat to. Put simply, you won’t be disappointed!

Enjoying uninterrupted views across the bay to city skyline and beyond, this elevated contemporary home is blessed with natural light and privacy. Set on nearly 1,300 sqm of land and over 5 levels this stunning floor plan offers 4 big bedrooms, 4 decks, 3 bathrooms, powder room, kitchen meals dining area, rumpus room with wet bar, lounge/media room, double garage and extra car parking. Features : Zoned ducted heating and refrigerated air conditioning, Large kitchen with granite bench tops and stainless steel Smeg appliances, gleaming polished timber floors, landscaped gardens and much more. For Sale: $1,050,000 - $1,150,000 Contact: Michael Christodoulou 0419 003 685

RYE 21 Adina Street

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INSTANTLY APPEALING AND AFFORDABLE Ideal for first home buyers, investors or the perfect lock and leave weekender. With a beautiful treetop perspective from the large rear entertaining deck, you will feel yourself unwinding the moment you come home to this little charmer. Updated throughout and bathed in natural light consisting of 3 bedrooms, open plan kitchen/dining/living area, stylish bathroom and ample car space. Features reverse cycle heating and cooling, gas heater, outdoor shower and low maintenance coastal gardens.

For Sale: $690,000 - $750,000 Contact: Michael Prentice 0417 369 235

RYE 55 Bimbiang Crescent

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CLASSIC COASTAL LIVING Offering a superb, elevated aspect that takes in bay and tree top views, this completely renovated residence is situated on a 1170m2 lot. The charming property features three spacious bedrooms and two beautifully designed bathrooms, including an ensuite to master bedroom. A superb kitchen and dining area opens to the lovely balcony, and an inviting lounge features a wood burning fireplace, air-conditioning and ducted heating. The beautiful landscaped grounds include a creatively designed self-cleaning, solar heated swimming pool which is well shaded by the natural Moonah trees in the back garden. Bore water is used through a fully automated irrigation system to keep the grounds well fed.

For Sale $500,000 - $550,000 Contact: Michael Christodoulou 0419 003 685

For Sale: $1,450,000 - $1,550,000 Contact: Michael Prentice 0417 369 235

SORRENTO 30 Timaru Close

BLAIGOWRIE 19 St Johns Wood

MAGICAL SETTING

HOW GOOD IS THIS LOCATION! This original 1950’s 3 bedroom weatherboard is basically only land value, but what an outstanding opportunity here for the astute buyer to redevelop this brilliantly located residential site. Simply walk out the front gate, turn right, and in the matter of a few minutes’ you are in the bustling Blairgowrie village, and on the beautiful beach. The house is old, habitable but ideally, ready for the bulldozer. As we all know, prime position properties’ are getting harder and harder to find, so this offering is the perfect opportunity to buy now and reap the rewards in the future.

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This beautifully presented coastal home makes for the perfect getaway with privacy aplenty and lush green gardens. A cleverly designed home that is functional providing exceptional indoor/outdoor living spaces, high ceilings and extensive glazing throughout. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, polished floor boards, gas ducted heating along with a/c split systems, European laundry, double carport, bore water, under house storage shed and recently refurbished bathrooms. A lush rear north facing yard that has a glimpse of the Bay and Arthurs Seat, provides the ideal place to unwind amongst the century old Moonahs in what is a truly relaxing setting.

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For Sale: $835,000 Contact: Max Prentice 0419 304 707

Contact: Mark Prentice 0408 117 772

For an OBLIGATION FREE APPRAISAL contact Michael Prentice 0417 369 235 - Mark Prentice 0408 117 772 - Michael Christodoulou 0419 003 685

2395 Point Nepean Road, Rye. Phone 5985 2351 78 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento. Phone 5984 4177 mpnews.com.au

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168 Main Street, Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888

Mornington

Auction

132 Maxwell Street, Mornington A brilliant start for a family, ﬁrst home or downsize option, this renovated single-level three bedroom residence enjoys a celebrated address on the edge of Civic Reserve and within minutes of Bentons Square, schools and buses. Freshly renovated interiors enhance a ﬁne design that features streaming natural light, timeless contemporary tones, separate living and dining rooms, sunroom and low maintenance gardens with undercover dining. Featuring a remote garage, stylish two-way bathroom, split system air conditioning unit and wall heating, this welcoming home offers immediate lifestyle enjoyment within striking distance of Main Street’s cafes, Peninsula Homemaker Centre and the beachfront.

Auction 16th February at 1.00pm Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

A3 B1 C1

Mornington

Auction

6 George Street, Mornington The sun, the sea, the sand… in a location synonymous with the beach, the bay and good times, these two dynamic brand new three bedroom, two bathroom residences offer a lifestyle of privilege and exclusivity. In a prized beachside setting, each single-level residence is fitted with high end appointments from stunning stone benchtops to quality flooring, double garages and generous alfresco entertaining areas. Each residence features two light-filled living zones extending to decking, sleek stone and Smeg kitchen and luxurious master suite with WIR and elegant ensuite. Spoil yourself close to Fossil Beach, Main Street’s vibrant cafes and shops, schools and transport.

Auction 23rd February at 11.00am Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

A3 B2 C2 bowmanandcompany.com.au mpnews.com.au

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168 Main Street, Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888

Mornington

Auction

2/34 Darcy Street, Mornington Close to Bentons Square shopping, Civic Reserve, beaches and cosmopolitan Main Street, this boutique single-level north-facing 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom residences epitomise a relaxed Peninsula lifestyle and represent great value for Mornington. This well proportioned home highlighted with a stylish open plan stone kitchen & spacious living/ dining room linking to alfresco entertaining and landscaped gardens, a generous master suite, stylish ﬁnishes and double garage with internal access. Features include gas ducted heating, split system air conditioning, LED lighting and main bathroom with freestanding bath.

Auction 23rd February at 12.30 pm Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

A3 B2 C2 Mornington

2/47 Alameda Avenue, Mornington This single level residence is designed for low maintenance living in a location that puts the Peninsula’s best lifestyle attractions within close reach. The three bedroom accommodation is treated to open plan living, alfresco with low maintenance gardens and timber deck. The quality kitchen with Central Island boasts stone bench tops and stainless steel Westinghouse appliances. A stone ﬁnished ensuite and WIR feature in the Master bedroom suite. The home also includes a double remote garage with internal access, ducted heating, split system air conditioning and timber ﬂooring. A secure and private lifestyle in a very quiet location close to the end of a no through road. Only one of the new three villas now remaining.

Inspection As advertising or by appointment Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

A3 B2 C2 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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THE PENINSULA’S ONLY EXCLUSIVELY COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AGENT Business Sale - Mornington

Business Sale - Balnarring

Via Boffe

Gourmet Paddock

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Vendor has been forced to close doors right at the peak trading time of summer and is looking for a quick sale of assets. • Situated in beautiful Balnarring • A wonderful new concept of having five businesses in one • Market place inc bakery, butcher, coffee lounge, seafood store and large restaurant/ bar • Long term lease • As new fitout only 1 year young and ready to go to the next level

• One of Mornington’s premier coffee shops serving in excess of 50kg of coffee pw • Opening 7 days and positioned in prime Main Street, Mornington. • Seating for approx. 130 with upstairs lounge area, function room and courtyard area. • Italian styled menu for breakfast, lunch and functions. • Fully Licensed

Sale Price: $450,000+SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Sale Price: On Application Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Business Sale - Point Leo

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Business Sale - Mornington

Point Leo General Store

Woodfire Pizza Co.

• Long standing coastal business • Strong focus on take away food and drinks • Amazing lease package • Ideal husband and wife business • Huge local following

• As new fitout ideally located on main road with huge passing traffic. • Massive potential to increase takings as currently working very limited hours • Currently trading as pizza only takeaway with scope for improvement • Long lease available

Sale Price: $220,000+ SAV Contact: Andrew Walsh 0419 889 353

Sale Price: $79,950 WIWO Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Business Sale - Frankston South

Business Sale - Mornington

Envy Hair & Beauty Salon

Coffee Traders

• Mornington Peninsula based • Long established salon • Excellent long term staff • Attractive leasing package • Fantastic fit-out • Residence available

• Long established iconic cafe located in high foot traffic area • Very attractive lease package with cheap rent • 80-85kg approx of coffee sold per week during summer months • Trading 7 days per week • Full training provided

Sale Price: $69,990 + SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Business Sale - Dromana

Fit Out Sale - Mornington

Sale Price: $420,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Business Sale – Mornington

Sale Price: $60,000 ( Fit-out Only) Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Frame Up Picture Framing

• Directly opposite the beach in Dromana • Over $100,000 net profit per annum • Rent of only $2,300 pcm all inclusive • Huge potential to lift sales • Be super quick will not last.

• Specialising in custom picture framing for 25 years • Established for 25 years • Great opportunity for a family run lifestyle business. • Trading 6 days with fully trained and experienced staff. • Current owners happy to assist and train new owners.

Sale Price: $99,000 + SAV Contact: Andrew Walsh 0419 889 353

Sale Price: $180,000 + SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Business Sale - Mornington

Business Sale - Balnarring

Business Sale - Rosebud

For Sale or Lease - Rosebud

Oh My Juice

1 Leased - 1 Remaining

• Café/ restaurant space in prime beachfront location • Ideally located 15m from Rosebud Foreshore • Reasonable rent with great lease packages • Fantastic opportunity to establish your business in time or the summer trade.

Lease Price: Contact agent for details Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

PH: (03) 5977 2255 mpnews.com.au

Lilo Cafe

• Iconic café located opposite Fishermans Beach • Great passing trade all year round • Weekly average takings of approx. $18,400 • Excellent rent of $4,322pcm+GST+OG • Great lease package available Sale Price: $350,000 WIWO Contact: Andrew Walsh 0419 889 353

Café And Burger Bar

Salt Cafe

Sale Price $60,000 WIWO Contact: Andrew Walsh 0419 889 353

Sale Price $95,000 WIWO Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

• Licensed for 50 people with outside seating for 14 people • Specialising in woodfire pizzas and much more • Ideally located opposite Rosebud beach • Beautiful fitout in great location

www.kevinwrightre.com.au

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• 65sqm space currently used for retail in prime location • Convert to café/restaurant/takeaway as fitted with cool-room and grease trap • As new quality fit out with large shop front and rear access • On-site toilet facilities • Asset Sale only • Current rent at $4,015pcm+GST+OG

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Beach End of Main Street

• Great position within Balnarring shopping complex • Fantastic fitout with a cozy and welcoming atmosphere • Get in quick and take advantage of the summer trade • Inspection of this business will not disappoint

1/26 McLaren Place, Mornington VIC 3931 Wednesday, 30 January, 2019

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LETTERS

Letters - 300 words maximum and including full name, address and contact number - can be sent to The News, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or emailed to: team@mpnews.com.au

Mornington train more sensible than Rosebud People are so gullible. The electrification of the rail line to Baxter was just a thought bubble expressed prior to an election to gain votes. It will not happen. Nor to Stony Point “to meet the ferry”. Now we have another thought bubble: A rail line to Rosebud. (“Ribbon cut ‘opens’ Rosebud station” The News 22/1/19). An extension of the electric rail to Mornington makes sense. The huge amount of free or cheap land available at Yuilles Road for parking and a bus/train interchange would make it a lot cheaper and infinitely less disruptive than the same at Baxter. It would pay for itself. The rail easement is already there. If not for some thoughtless (or worse) elected representatives of a previous era, the rail could go all the way to central Mornington like it did for 91 years. How embarrassing. Mornington is a central hub for the district, increasingly so as time goes by. As new residential acreage is settled we will need more goods and services providers such as the proposed Kaufland [supermarket] complex. We already have a lot of petty little industries here and, although our council never pushes for any big job-creating industries to come here, it might happen given that once, when we had tariffs, it was so. Meantime, most of the proper jobs are north, in the big smoke. The need for a rail service to Rosebud for $5 billion? In the winter you’d only need two trains a week. Spend the $5 billion on free taxis for all to Mornington station, for 20 years. Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington

Crossing anger Maybe you have had a narrow squeak crossing Main Street, Mornington or become confused by the extended pedestrian crossings? Which part of the newly enlarged crossings are legal? The black and white bands or the dotted marking lines? Do you have to be on the hump or somewhere within coee? As a motorist, how long do you have to linger hoping that the mobile phone fixated non-peripheral eye users are aware of your patience and stop fingering their screens. Do these gen XYZ and Millenials deserve a toot when they are blatantly idling across the jumbo strips enjoying their Facebook/Twittering cheap thrills? Didn’t I read that the Melbourne City Council and police will issue jaywalking infringement tickets for said time wasters? Why has our [Mornington Peninsula] shire inflicted a dangerous and car user unfriendly socalled pedestrian safety measure without traffic studies, especially at the Barkly and Main streets roundabout where overflows and backups occur. putting drivers and pedestrians at risk? Common sense dictates that the shire should fill up the small gaps between the jumbo humps, pedestrianise the whole street, force motor cyclists to park and ride a shire provided bus into the food areas and encourage the use of the existing

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bypass to direct beach going traffic. The existing stuffed up compromise not only impacts upon the outside restaurant dining amenities where you can literally inhale carbon monoxide from backed up traffic, but it encourages the leather bikie mob to illegally dump their bikes on much needed pavement space which is now in short supply. Noise, unpleasant smells and limited space is now the norm along Main Street and it is time this council cracked the whip, pedestrianising the whole length, enforcing bypass usage and introducing park and ride like any sensible similar tourist/shopping destination in the First World. Ian Morrison, Mt Eliza Community Alliance and Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association

Harbour ‘vandalism’ The Peninsula Field Naturalists Club is utterly opposed to the proposed safe boat harbour at Olivers Hill, Frankston. The proposal is vandalism of much loved public space. The twin breakwaters proposed would turn public space into an industrial looking breakwater, more like a port facility than the current jetty, which forms part of a beautiful unspoiled vista of golden beaches. It would completely wreck the view from the top of Olivers Hill. Sand movement has not been considered. All infrastructure of this scale disrupts natural seasonal sand movement, leading to bare rocky beaches in some places and unwanted sand build up in others, such as at Sandringham. There are much less damaging and expensive alternatives, such as using an upgraded Kananook Creek for the bad weather refuge and locating the Coast Guard in the under-utilised yacht club. This extraordinary infrastructure is for the benefit of the few - the boating public – and to the detriment of the many – the beach loving public. The work the Coast Guard does is to be commended, but not at any price or at any location. Please everyone, have a look at what is proposed. The scale of it will astonish you. Judith Smart, secretary, Peninsula Field Naturalists

Dog rules ignored It seems some dog owners are blatantly ignoring the on-lead rules on the Bay Trail. As a regular pedestrian and rider on the Bay Trail I frequently encounter dogs on the trail that are not on a lead. I fear that these dog owners are creating an accident waiting to happen. Riders coming across dogs running and wandering all over path, are at risk of hitting the dog and coming off their bike or swerving and hitting an unsuspecting walker. There are signs everywhere along the Bay Trail indicating dogs must be on leads. When I politely tell dog owners that their dog must be on a lead, I am always met with a disgruntled response.

The Saturday 19 January “launch” of a bid to bring the train to Rosebud. Picture: Yanni

What is wrong with today’s society that many people no longer seem to think the rules apply to them? The Bay Trail should be enjoyed by all with simple courtesy regardless of whether you are a rider, walker or dog owner. Thank you to all those responsible dog owners that help make this possible. Name and address supplied, Mt Martha

Footpath costs Coppin Road, Sorrento property owners have vainly fought Mornington Peninsula Shire Council to stop the construction of an unwanted footpath for almost four years. Construction is due to start in March and the tender accepted by council in December was more than $586,000 higher than the original cost estimate. The next time you get a higher rate notice or read of one of our councillors being on an overseas junket, just keep it in mind when you vote at the 2020 council elections! Bill Holmes, Sorrento

Traffic changes Finally looking forward to what will be a great new year in Mornington after years and years of traffic chaos at the intersection of Racecourse Mornington-Tyabb roads, which is to be upgraded to a two-lane roundabout or lights. With the new shopping centre at the Dunns and Mornington-Tyabb road intersection - even more traffic - they are going to make the road to Nepean Highway two lanes each way, with two right hand turning lanes into the highway. John Maunton, Safety Beach

AGL’s ‘blunder #17’ “We acknowledge failures in our practices and a thorough review is underway.” I believe these words, recently used in a press release issued by AGL, would be the same words used if the company is allowed to operate its floating gas factory (FSRU) at Crib Point and an accident happened. These words, to those of us that live at Crib Point and surrounding communities on Western Port, would be a sign that our worst nightmare had been realised. Instead, these words were used by AGL in a press release on Thursday January 17, causing

communities in the Upper Hunter in NSW distress and serious concern when they announced its suspension of it sales of cold ash and ash byproducts that are purchased by business’s to use in products such as concrete. The press release quoted AGL’s executive manager of group operations Doug Jackson as saying: “We are aware from testing that some of the coal ash from our Bayswater and Liddell power stations show elevated levels of heavy metals including chromium, cadmium and copper exceeding limits set by the Environment Protection Authority.” Evidence is available that shows that this is the 17th time in 15 years that AGL has had to acknowledge failures in its practices at a cost to them of $7 million in fines. If the people of Western Port don’t unite and stop this crazy AGL-FSRU dangerous proposal for Crib Point we will wake up one morning to the words “we acknowledge failures in our practices and a thorough review is underway”, and our worst nightmare will have been realised for Cribby and Western Port. Rod Knowles, Crib Point

Motorcycle madness The Melbourne Racing Club has invited a motorcycle club to celebrate its annual jamboree with a 12-day camp at Mornington Racecourse, from Thursday 21 February to Monday 4 March, inclusive. It is estimated that more than 1000 motorcyclists and their bikes will be camped within 30 metres of the racehorse training and stabling at Mornington. To alleviate any risk, a shade cloth is to be hung on the racecourse fence. Surely this event poses an enormous risk to track riders and racehorses, with many young horses being in the process of being educated. Anyone with a passing knowledge of horses would be aware of the terror that the revving noises of motorcycle engines can provoke. This event is happening at a time when, as an owner, I am bombarded with emails telling me how racehorse welfare is Racing Victoria’s greatest concern. The sanctioning of this motorcycling event indicates very little concern for welfare, rather a major interest in grabbing a few dollars at great potential risk to safety. Name and address supplied, Mornington

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ELLA HOOPER ROCKS HASTINGS AUSTRALIAN singer – songwriter, Ella Hooper will lead known and loved acts during an afternoon of great music on Sunday Feb 3 at Musiqua, a new live music event kicking off for the first time at the Hastings Foreshore Reserve. Hooper is heralded for her impressive Aussie rock story from childhood to contemporary shows and gigs. Originally from Violet Town in country Victoria, she was the lead singer of Killing Heidi when they won triple J’s Unearthed competition in 1996 at the age of 13. The decade that followed saw the release of three studio albums, a handful of ARIAs and iconic Australian songs that remain popular to this day. In the ten years between the end and reunion of Killing Heidi, Hooper’s solo career took off, turning to radio, television and music once again. “I think that’s why I have been lucky to stay in the industry, making sure I branched out into fields like radio and television,” said Hooper, who always knew she wanted to be a performer. “It’s been a wild and I have been lucky as a musician to have stayed in the industry for so long. I always knew it was

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going to be about music and my family were always so encouraging. Being able to diversify with tv and radio has given me an even richer experience.” As a performer, Hooper loves going to new venues and is excited to perform at the first Musiqua this year. “Growing up in a regional area, I know how great it is having live music come to you. These days I love getting out of the city myself and playing to locals all over Australia. I’m thrilled to be kicking off the first ever Musiqua with a view of Westernport and in some awesome company,” she said. “I will be performing some of my solo tunes and a range of covers as well. In fact, this will be my first solo gig of the year.” With more exciting news, Hooper has been chosen for Eurovision – Australia Decides, showcasing some of Australia’s biggest acts, singing original compositions, for their chance to represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019.The event is hosted on the Gold Coast and broadcast live and exclusively on SBS on Saturday 9 February. “It’s very exciting to be involved in anything that is the

first of its kind, and in recent years I have become more and more fascinated with Eurovision, so it’s perfect timing. I’m hoping to bring a bit of traditional rock ‘n’ roll energy to a bombastic performance of a meaningful pop song,” she said. Musiqua is part of the 3-day AGL Peninsula Film Festival program which entertains crowds on screen and stage from February 1 – 3 2019. Now in its eighth year, the festival has expanded to present Musiqua to showcase the cool vibes of emerging and established Australian musicians. Located on the Hastings Foreshore Reserve, concert goers get to soak in the seaside setting while enjoying the fantastic line-up. Musiqua showcases live music from respected artists Ella Hooper, Terry Serio and Charlie Owen, The Midwayers, Taylor Piggott and Matilda Pearl. To purchase Musiqua tickets check out http://www. peninsulafilmfestival.com.au/buytickets.html or www.musiqua.com. au

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Professor Stracey knocked unconscious after horse fall Compiled by Brodie Cowburn DURING the progress of the Gymkhana at Frankston on Monday. Professor Stracey, who was taking part in one of the jumping events received a nasty fall. The horse he was riding made a mistake at one of the hurdles and came down. Stracey, falling on his head, was rendered unconscious for some time. Captain Surgeon Martin and Dr Atkinson were fortunately at hand, after which the injured man was removed to St. Pancras Hospital. He made a good recovery and was able to leave the institution next day. *** CONTRIBUTORS to the “Standard” are requested to send in reports of meetings and other proceedings as early in the week as possible. Our experience is that correspondents all send in on the day prior to publication, when only a limited amount of space is available. *** THE Wattle Club held one of its popular dances in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday evening last. There was a large attendance and a most enjoyable time was spent. On Sunday afternoon next the Wattle Club will entertain a number of soldiers at afternoon tea on Sunday afternoon next in the Mechanics Hall. The president of the club, Miss D. Gregory, acknowledges with thanks, the receipt of 10s 6d kindly donated by B. M. and H. J. Garrood. *** THE monthly meeting of the Frankston and Hastings shire council will be held on Thursday next.

*** AT Frankston this week a large number of people were inoculated by Dr Griffeths, the local health officer as a precautionary measure against influenza. *** IT is notified in our advertising columns that Mr W. Clarke has taken over Mr Geo, W. Wells butchering business in Frankston. Mr Clarke intends stocking only the very best meat and solicits a continuance of public patronage. *** THE Hon A. Downward will unveil an Honor Board at the Moorooduc public hall on Saturday. 8th inst. An invitation is extended in our advertising columns to those intersted to attend. *** ON Saturday 8th inst, a social and presentation will be held in the Recreation Hall, Langwarrin to returned soldiers. Particulars appear in an advertisement. *** MR J Sheridan of Frankston notifies that he has 10 acres of splendid township property for sale on the Melbourne road, adjacent to the railway station. *** PRIVATE J . D. Thomson, of Frankston possesses an interesting Souvenior of his return to Australia in the shape of a minature magazine published on board the “Marathon” on the voyage out. We have had the pleasure of looking through the pages of the little paper and hope to give our readers extracts therefrom in a future issue of the “Standard.” *** ON Friday last the Shire Councillors made a tour of inspection of the works

in connection with the Peninsula Water Supply Scheme. Full details in connection with the trip will be published in next issue. *** THE reopening of state schools after the Christmas vacation will not take place on Monday next as originally intended. Present instructions are to keep the school closed for an additional week. *** ANOTHER FRANKSTON BOY WRITES HOME FROM FRANCE. Mrs. Twining, of Frankston, has received the following letter from to her soldier son: “Brond Breat,” Favril, 30/11/’18. As you will see by the above. I am again back in France, and as the censorship has been practically lifted, we are able to say exactly where we are. When I last wrote I was staying with Aunt Lux, and did not leave England until the 26th. On the last afternoon I went with Mary and several other girls to see the presents of Lady Victoria, only daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Portland, who was married at 9.30 that morning to some Scotch notable. The presents were spread out on tables in the library at the castle, and were simply gorgeous. The King and Queen each gave her a pendant, on which were engraved their monograms. I left Whitwell by the 8.50pm train, and arrived in London at 6.10 the following morning. We had a fairly rough trip across the Channel, but I am a fairly good sailor, and quite enjoyed it. That night I spent at Boulogne, and entrained there at 8 o’clock Wednesday

morning. The train passed through Chenin, Peronne, Cambrai, St. Quentin, and dozens of other smaller stations, and arrived at Honnogue, a small, out-of-the-way place, at 5 o’clock on Thursday morning. I made inquiries, and was told that the battalion had marched through there on the previous day, so set out to try and find it. After walking about six kilos, (four miles), I caught them just as they were leaving for another stage of the journey, which turned out to be another 15 kilos. (10 miles), so by the time we were finished I was feeling pretty tired. Our destination turned out to be Favril, and we have now been back two days. According to the vets, we were to march to the Rhine, and occupy some of that territory, and I was rather looking forward to it, but I believe that has since been cancelled, and we are only to go as far as Belgium. The people here cannot do enough for us: they are so thankful to be out of German hands. This morning the French peasant opposite here, from whom we get our water, made a big boiler of coffee, and every time we went across for water he simply made us go in and have a drink of the coffee. At first they would not let us draw our water, but rushed out of the house to do it for us. They have been in German hands for four years, and during that time were not allowed out of their houses after 4pm. Most of the time they had no meat, and the whole time were without milk or sugar. All their horses, cows, and goats, etc., were taken from them, their carts

burnt, and practically all their furniture, bed-clothes, and clothing confiscated. The people opposite were practically in rags, so we gave them any clothing we could spare in the way of shirts, etc. The kiddies are bonzer, and spend most of their time in our billet. Needless to say, they are being spoiled. But then, what else can you expect? On one occasion this particular peasant went just outside his door to the pump after 4 o’clock. A German military policeman saw him, and he was given ten days’ hard labour. On another occasion a German soldier left a bike outside his door. He was accused of stealing it, and was therefore given ten months’ imprisonment in Germany. The tales he tells of German cruelty are pitiful. However, they are now in our hands, and are being well clothed, well fed, and well treated, and are as happy as the day is long. Tomorrow the King is coming along this way, and I believe we have to turn out and line the road. I don’t know how long it will be before I get home again, but, according to all reports, I think it will be the best part of a year. However, the guerre is now over, so I must be patient. I am sending home one of our section Christmas cards with all the boys’ names in. Fondest love to all, and kind regards to all inquiring friends. Ever your loving son. SIGNLR. CYRIL TWINING. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 1 February 1919

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First innings victory: Baxter secured a first innings win over Pearcedale after bowling them out for just 102. Picture: Andrew Hurst

Dream start puts Carrum in charge By Brodie Cowburn

DISTRICT

CRICKETERS again donned the white uniforms as two day cricket returned this weekend. Carrum got off to a dream start against Seaford, putting together a brilliant first innings total of 5/259. Corey Hand scored 86 runs, while John Mitchell scored 99 not out, hitting 10 boundaries along the way. Seaford will have a big task ahead of them to catch up next week. The bowlers were in fine form at Delacombe Park on Saturday, as the home side battled Heatherhill in a low scoring clash. Heatherhill won the toss and chose to bat first, putting 112 runs on the board before being bowled out. All Delacombe Park bowlers impressed, but Nick Christides’ career best figured of 4/19 stood out. Delacombe Park’s run chase started on the wrong foot, as Christides opened the batting and did not live up to his bowling performance, being dismissed for just 4 runs, They finished the day at 3/32. Hastings struggled badly against Mt Martha, only putting 120 runs on the board in their first innings. Mt Martha lost their first batsmen in reply for just one run, but recovered

to finish at 1/25 at stumps, firmly in control of the contest. Olympic Park played host to Rosebud and Seaford Tigers, with the Tigers opening the batting. They started well with a 53 run opening stand, before a mini collapse was triggered. They finished all out for 124. Rosebud’s Richard Brown took 5/25. Rosebud played 22 overs before the close of play and finished at 3/49.

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BADEN Powell have absolutely dominated day one of their match against Main Ridge, putting a whopping 336 runs on the board by stumps. Their middle order all performed brilliantly, but it was Rhys Elmi who performed best. His 122 not out, featuring 13 fours and 5 sixes, was the highlight of the day. Elmi is in red hot form, scoring at least a half century in three of his last four games. Crib Point were much less impressive as they took on Somerville, putting just 90 runs on the board. Jayde Herrick did they damage, taking stunning figures of 8/30, his career best. Opener Brenton Alp scored 55 runs for his side as they passed their target comfortably, and finished at 5/120 at

stumps off 29 overs. Long Island struggled against Pines at Ballam Park, being bowled out for 109 off 72 overs. The slow scoring Long Island were well restricted by good bowling. Liam Jackson’s 3/21 made him pick of the bowlers. Pines will restart day two at 1/12. Moorooduc played well as a team against Red Hill at Red Hill’s home ground. No batsman passed a half century, but all combined to put together a good total of 200. Red Hill came in for 15 overs at the end of the day and showed they were not to be easily pushed over. They will begin on day two from 0/43, in a good position to chase down their target.

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BONEO have performed brilliantly as a side, putting together a total of 7/287 off their 80 overs on day one against Tootgarook. Just one of Boneo’s batsmen, their number seven, scored less than 25 runs. Cameron Williams came in late and put on a show, smacking 6 sixes on his way to a 60 run innings, Skye let a good start slip a little bit against Carrum Downs, going 68 runs before their first loss of a wicket to all

out for 152. Opener Michael Mandile scored 50 runs and was the best batsman for his side. Carrum Downs responded and put themselves in a good position, finishing at 0/29 at stumps. At Dromana Reserve, Dromana look to have set themselves up for a victory over Balnarring. Dromana batted first and put together a defendable but not spectacular total of 130 runs. Their bowlers needed to be on point as Balnarring came in to bat, and they were. Zacc Klan was in form, tearing through the top order to leave Balnarring struggling at 3/25 at stumps. He took 3/9 off 8 overs. None of Rye’s batsmen put their hands up and made a big score against Tyabb, as they finished all out for 134 off 67 overs. In response Tyabb lost an early wicket and will restart on day two from 1/16. Frankston YCW had a bye.

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BAXTER have secured a first innings win over Pearcedale at Pearcedale Recreation Reserve. Sent into bat first, Pearcedale strug-

gled badly and were bowled out for 102 off just 44 overs. Dale Irving was brilliant with ball in hand, taking 5 wickets for 30 runs. Coming in for their innings, Baxter were ruthless. They put runs on the board with pace, and passed their target off just 17 overs with 9 wickets to spare. They immediately declared after passing 102. Pearcedale will start day two in a better position at 2/52. At Harry MacDonald Oval, Peninsula OB put Mt Eliza to the sword with an impressive batting performance. Wade Pelzer played a career best innings, scoring a stunning 182 not out not help his side to 8/267. Sorrento were also mightily impressive playing at home at David Macfarlane Reserve, setting Langwarrin a total of 255 to chase down. Robert Wilson played brilliant cricket, scoring 147 runs to be Sorrento’s best. Mornington have set Flinders a tricky total to chase down in their two day clash. They looked shaky at times and lost their first wicket for 0, but eventually finished all out for 166. Flinders were 0/3 at stumps on day one.

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Jamieson, Peel plot new course SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie IT’S Mornington’s dream team and the one that the Seagulls hope will take them into the upper echelons of Victoria’s elite club competition. Senior coach Adam Jamieson calls himself “a winner” and assistant Nathan Peel calls himself “a builder”. They both have strong grounds to support their claims, Jamieson having won championships with Mornington and bringing a high expectation of success to the club while Peel has earned a reputation as one of the preeminent teachers and developers of young players in the local game. Peel’s CV says it all having played as a professional with Preston North End, Sheffield United and Burnley and coached at youth level with Burnley. He holds a UEFA B licence. While Jamieson tries to secure promotion Peel aims to put in place a sound player development pathway that leads to the senior squad and beyond. “You have to connect the club between juniors and seniors and I don’t think that connection has been strong enough in the past,” Peel said. “We don’t want visas coming over, we want our own kids coming through and not just into the senior team but we hope they go further and forge careers at a higher level.” Jamieson agrees. “We spent a lot of money last year and it didn’t work and we’ve got to focus on developing our own talent,” he said. The NPL underage leagues will be opened up next year to community clubs and already Mornington is planning to apply to enter teams. The club will field over 30 teams next season from subjunior level upwards and Jamieson was blown away by the talent on show during the grading of over 240 youngsters in the under-12 to under-16 age groups prior to Christmas. Jamieson and Michael Anderson will coach an under-12 side next season and star senior player Andre Bennett will coach at under-13 level. Just six players have been retained from last year’s senior squad but the club is nearing the end of an impressive recruiting campaign and hopes to sign two goalkeepers this week. Amir Osmancevic, Sam Catherine, Liam Baxter, Andy Mclean, Andy McIntyre, Ross Clark and Jerome Valadon have been brought to the club while Jack Heseltine, Lachlan

Seagulls swoop: English attacking midfielder Sammy Orritt has re-signed with Mornington. Picture: John Punshon

Thomas, Charlie O’Connell and Luke LoCasto have been promoted. However Heseltine will be out of action for some time after a freak accident at senior training on Saturday morning. He suffered a triple fracture above the elbow and a dislocated shoulder and had surgery at Frankston hospital on Sunday. There also is a train-on group of five to six youngsters who will be involved with the senior squad throughout the season. “As impressive as these kids are they aren’t going to be given a game just for the sake of it but we are going to give them the opportunity to train with us and show us what they can do,” Jamieson said. Two former players have caught the eye during pre-season training and one of them, Chris McKenna, has been so impressive that Jamieson has agreed terms with the 31-year-old defender. Another to impress has been veteran striker Nick Waite who has shed 12 kilograms over the break. Peel’s presence, the quality and commitment of the recruits and a change of direction have combined to re-energise Jamieson who walked

away from the game partway through last season. “I haven’t felt this good about what we are doing at this football club for the past six or seven years,” Jamieson said. Fears that Sammy Orritt would be lost to the NPL proved unfounded and the former Rotherham United and Cowdenbeath attacking midfielder has re-signed for the 2019 season. Orritt joined Mornington from NZ outfit Coastal Spirit midway through 2017. In State 2 South-East news Peninsula Strikers went down 5-0 to NPL giant Oakleigh Cannons at Centenary Park last week. The match consisted of three 30-minute periods and Oakleigh led 1-0 going into the last period of play. Key defender Michael Hoogendyk had work commitments so Oscar Marsden and Adam Crabb linked up in central defence for Strikers while Colin McCormack and Christian Morales shared goalkeeping duties. A feature of the match was a series of bizarre refereeing decision which left Strikers’ bench and most onlookers mystified. In State 3 South-East news Soccer Smart player agent Chris Anderson

has been busy trying to offload players on Frankston Pines and some other local clubs but so far has received a firm no thankyou. UK-based Anderson phoned Pines president Steve Spencer last week. Pines head coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor has also fielded calls from player agents but he’s close to finalising his squad and remains focussed on the local market. Taylor has agreed terms with former Dandenong City and Springvale White Eagles defender Connor McAndrews who impressed against Dingley Stars. McAndrews will line up alongside Cedric Benza when Pines take on Somerville Eagles at Monterey Reserve tonight (Tuesday) at 7pm and the reserves friendly between the two clubs is at the same venue on Thursday at 7pm. Pines’ State 3 rival Skye United also is looking to add to its senior squad. “I’m looking to bring in the right type of player who will hopefully stick around the club for a few years and be a part of what I’m trying to build,” Skye head coach Phil McGuinness said. His side beat Pakenham United 4-0 in a friendly at IYU Reserve last week. Skye missed a host of one-on-one chances in the first half but took control after the interval with all four goals coming in the second period. Mitch Blake (2), Kurt WagnerGoldsworthy and Jason Nowakowski were the scorers. In State 4 South Seaford United used a mixture of senior and reserves players in last week’s hitout against Mornington reserves at Dallas Brooks Park. Mornington won 7-3 in a contest played over four 20-minute periods.

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In NPLW news Aaron Myatt has resigned as under-19s coach at Southern United to take up a role as under-15 boys’ coach at Bulleen. He was appointed senior coach of Southern for the 2018 season but after an end-of-season internal review was replaced by Washington Castillo and appointed to the under-19 post. Myatt was one of Southern’s foundation coaches and although the club wished him well in his future endeavours it is understood that some Southern officials are seething over comments allegedly made by him to players and parents after training last week. While Myatt was conducting his final session Southern’s rescheduled AGM was taking place at which Shannon Palmer was re-elected unopposed as club president. The treasurer’s report highlighted the financial stability of the club after successfully dealing with a debt from a previous administration of close to $50,000, a remarkable turnaround in just 12 months. The big news in State 5 is that Football Victoria last week accepted Rosebud’s application to join the league. The club last played under the auspices of the state federation last century. It is yet to discover in which regionalised division it will compete. State 5 South club Aspendale Stingrays takes on Sandown Lions tomorrow (Wednesday) at Parkmore Soccer Club on Homeleigh Road, Keysborough. The match kicks off at 7.30pm and Aspendale was hoping that New Zealand international Luka Prelevic would be available. This weekend’s highlight is the seventh staging of the Wallace Cup at Baxter Park on Saturday with firstround matches starting at 11am. The competing teams are Baxter, Frankston Pines, Langwarrin, Moreland Zebras, Mornington, Peninsula Strikers, Seaford United and Skye United. Organ Donation Australia is supporting the event which is a fundraiser for the emergency department at Frankston Hospital and competing clubs pay a $100 team fee with spectators charged $5 entry. The draw for the groups and roundrobin stage is due to be held live on Langwarrin’s facebook page on Wednesday evening (tomorrow) at 7.30pm.

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Rain, hail or shine: Mount Eliza Hot Shots kids enjoy a day out at the Australian Open despite the rainy weather. Next gen: Mount Eliza junior, Chloe Krings, gets the honours of tossing the coin for a round two women’s doubles match at the Australian Open. Pictures: Better Tennis

Tennis juniors enjoy ‘memorable day’ By Ben Triandafillou HOT Shots kids from the Mount Eliza Tennis Club had what can only be described as a “memorable day” at the Australian Open on Friday 18 January. As part of the Australian Open’s Kids on Court experience, 10 lucky juniors were given the opportunity to have a hit on show court seven prior

to the round two match-ups as well as gaining ground passes for the day. Unfortunately their on-court experience wasn’t to be with the courts getting hit with rain throughout the morning. But with their bad luck also came good luck as they unexpectedly got the chance to get their faces on live television. The juniors got the chance to be in the background of the ‘Today’ show

as they entered Melbourne Park as well as scoring some free ice creams to add to the occasion. One lucky and eager junior, Chloe Krings, also stayed around court seven for another three hours to get her chance to toss the coin for the women’s doubles match which had been delayed because of the downpour. Even with the weather raining on

their parade, Mount Eliza head coach Steve Foot said the juniors still had a brilliant day at Australian Open. “The kids actually took it pretty well,” Steve Foot said. “They went in there expecting to have a hit but they didn’t get that because it rained but they got the bonus of getting their face on TV which they really wouldn’t have expected heading in there.

“It sort of made it funny in a way but it was definitely an interesting day for everyone.” Along with Steve Foot, Mount Eliza Tennis Club coach Brad Grose helped guide the 10 junior players which included: Xavier Ries, Jaxon Robertson, Chloe Krings, Isabella Hudson, Cooper Hall, Oliver Mayhew-Sharp, Harvey Saville, Lenny Saville, Kasey Whitmore and Charlotte Spizzo.

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Belwazi goes boom: Jamie Kah rides the Jerome Hunter-trained mare Belwazi to victory in the Listed Kensington Stakes (1000m) at Flemington. Picture: Supplied

Belwazi booms in listed company MORNINGTON-based racehorse trainer Jerome Hunter scored his third career stakes victory with speedy sprinter, Belwazi, at Flemington headquarters on Saturday 19 January. On her first attempt up the Flemington straight, the five-year-old mare put pay to her group performed rivals to score a half-length victory in the $140,000 Listed Kensington Stakes (1000m) over equal favourites, Glenall and Champagne Cuddles. Belwazi was a late-nomination for the race but it was a decision that has clearly paid off for trainer Jerome Hunter. “It had been three weeks between runs and I wanted her to go to something else but there just wasn’t anything really available,” Hunter said. “I never even really thought of the stakes races but the late nominations came out and I had a look through who was nominated and I thought that apart from the obvious two horses I didn’t think that the field was all that strong for a listed race. I thought that we can go around for fourth or fifth and I’d be rapt and it’d give her a nice hit out but away she went and that was a pleasant surprise.” Despite the victory coming as a surprise, Hunter has always believed she would eventually head towards this level of racing. “She goes good. I know she goes good, but

it’s just she hasn’t shown it as much as I’d like,” he said. “She’s only been running in restricted races but I’ve always thought she would eventually get pushed into this grade and I knew she’d be an open handicap horse before she retired.” “This prep she’s been a bit hot and cold with her form and she should have won at Moonee Valley two starts ago but I think we got her on the right day. “When she was on Regu-Mate (hormone control) she held her form more consistently but that’s the way it goes now, you deal with the punches and you’ve got to go with that.” The victory also marked the arrival of gun South Australian jockey, Jamie Kah, who made the move to Victoria on Wednesday 16 January. “You see her winning races in Adelaide and you think ‘wow, all these horses just seem to run for her’,” Hunter said. “I knew putting her on she’d be very hungry and trying her hardest to win the race for her to kick off her career in Victoria. “Just watching her replays you can just see how well balanced she is on a racehorse.” Hunter said that Belwazi will now either have a freshen up or head to Caulfield next week for the Listed W.J. Adams Stakes (1000m).

ners to almost immediately slow down as the rear of the bunch bottle-necked around the next corner. “After this I had no legs left and was dropped with a few other guys heading out of the uni back into town, and slowly our group got bigger as we picked up more and more people. “We all rolled good turns to try and hang in the race as long as possible but eventually we were pulled by the commissaire as we started our sixth lap of the course, when we were 10 Giving his all: Mornington Cycling Club member Jack Marshall takes on minutes behind the front of the under-23s Road National Championships. Picture: David Randall. the race.” Marshall said he was By Ben Triandafillou slightly disappointed with MORNINGTON Cycling Club member Jack the result but overall was really happy with the Marshall took on some of the country’s brightest experience that he had gained from competing talent in the 2019 Road National Championships in it. at Ballarat on Friday 5 January. His efforts in the race didn’t go without plenty The Joel Hawkins scholarship holder had been of preparation as Marshall spent several weeks dreaming of riding in the race for the past year getting ready for the nationals. and as a bottom aged under-23 rider, the experi“I was lucky enough to stay up in Bright for a ence of competing at such an elite level had week long training camp after the Tour of Bright always been the goal. with some other Mornington club members, and Marshall missed the cut for the under-19s by focus purely on training in the mountains with just a few months but held his own in the older mates, which I feel really helped me find some age group despite getting caught up in a crash good form at the start of the final training block along with most of the field. before the race,” he said. “My plan was to start at the front of the field “My program for the rest of December conand shuffle back up the climb if necessary, but to sisted of mainly high intensity efforts, and a lot my surprise I didn’t find the climb too crazy and of six minute VO2 efforts to simulate the nationfound myself enjoying the fact that I was fightals climb, which the race tackled 11 times. ing some of the best riders in the country, that I “The week before the race myself and Alex look up to, for wheels and better positioning in Holden, who is also from the club, went up and the bunch,” Jack Marshall said. rode the course in Buninyong for five hours too. “Around the back of the course there was “Being comfortable doing efforts in the same a crash in which most of the field got caught place that the race took place was a lot better up, including myself, and when the guys at the than trying to simulate the climb from home, front realized what had happened they strung and I was also pleased to be able to recon the it out before heading into the University, to try more technical section of the course through and drop as many people that got held up as Federation University.” possible. Now with a whole year ahead of him, Mar“From here the race was carnage and a mad shall said he was looking forward to putting in scramble for wheels which caused me to be too another “great year of training” before targetfar back in the bunch through the uni, meaning I ing the Road National Championships again in was wasting a lot of energy sprinting out of cor2020. Southern Peninsula News 30 January 2019

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Backmarkers fly in the Frankston Gift By Ben Triandafillou OVER 400 athletes headed down to the Frankston Football Oval for the second running of the annual Frankston Gift on Sunday 13 January. Being held on the same weekend as the Rye Gift, Frankston Athletics Club member Ebony Lane took the honours in the Women’s 70m Gift while backmarker Dhruv Rodrigues Chico claimed the Men’s 70m Gift. The handicapper seemed to be right on par with his handicaps with less than a quarter of a second splitting the men’s event (first: 7.817sec and eighth: 8.055sec) and a third of a second splitting the women’s race (first: 8.789sec and eighth: 9.173sec). Frankston Athletic Club president Andrew Wells said the handicapper nailed their estimates. “They were both very close finishes so the handicapper did a great job with their work there,” he said. For taking out the 2019 Frankston Gift’s, Dhruv Rodrigues Chico and Ebony Lane both took a chunk of the $2,000 prize pool on offer in both the Men’s and Women’s events. Wells said it was great to see one of their own members claim their hometown Gift. “We had a lot of club members there so it was great to see her run and win,” he said. “She was the second backmarker and the backmarker came at her really hard in the end so she just held on and it was a really good race. It got everyone excited watching it.” The Men’s Gift was just as excit-

ing with Dhruv Rodrigues Chico finishing fast over the top of his competitors. “It was quite good actually,” Wells said. “He was the backmarker and I think he’s going into Stawell this year as one of the favourites so it was good to have him running here as well.” “The commentator also had a ball with his name so that was great to listen to.” Overall, Wells said the Frankston Gift was a hit with improvements continually being made each year to better the event. “Everything ran a bit more smoothly this year as we looked at where we could improve on from last year and all the athletes were very happy with how it all went,” he said. “The improvements that we made made it a lot better as an all-round event and it was a lot smoother for us this year. “On the day everything ran really well and we are very happy with the result for the club.” Other winners from the day included: Christian Sapardanis in the under-18s Boys 100m; Fin Fawcett in the under-18s Girls 100m; Peter Biggs in the Masters (35+) 100m; Stephanie Jinks in the Women’s & Masters 300m; Jay Blake in the 300m Open; Mikayla Michels in the 800m Women’s; Jake Stevens in the 1000m Open; Glenn Sullivan in the 1600m Restricted; and Daniel Lawlor in the 3200m Open.

Lightning quick: Dhruv Rodrigues Chico came from the back to win the 2019 Men’s 70m Frankston Gift. Ready to rumble: Finalists for the 2019 Women’s 70m Frankston Gift get set to hit the track. Pictures: Supplied

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