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FIRE PREVENTION Help others with fire plans IF you know someone who needs assistance to leave early before a high fire risk day, help them put preparations in place, says Damien Taylor, Mornington Peninsula Shire’s municipal fire prevention officer.

“For some people, leaving early before a Severe, Extreme or Code Red day is the only option,” he said.

“These people may be older, have a physical disability or have problems thinking clearly or acting quickly in a stressful situation.

“Not everyone has a local support network – so if you know someone who needs assistance, please talk to them about how you could help.

“This is about residents planning for their own bushfire safety, and reaching out to other community members who may need their help.”

Mr Taylor said completing the Red Cross Bushfires – Preparing to leave early plan was the best way to put preparations in place. The plan, produced by Red Cross and the CFA, helps people who may need additional support to prepare to leave their homes early on fire risk days.

It sets out four steps that people can follow to prepare to leave early before a bushfire, and guides users through each step. The four steps are: 1. Be informed, 2. Make a plan, 3. Make a relocation kit, and 4. Know your neighbours.

Peninsula residents who need help with planning to leave early should reach out to others if they need support,” Mr Taylor said.

“If you rely on other people for dayto-day care or support, please connect with someone in your community to put a plan in place for what you’ll do in the event of a bushfire.

“If you need help to complete your plan, ask your family, friends or anyone else who could assist, such as a neighbour or carer.”

Look when you cook THE CFA issued a warning about leaving cooking unattended after crews were called to a double-storey house where a gas stove had started a fire.

Investigators said the blaze started when a pot of heating oil was left unattended.

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spread up to the rangehood and roof space.

It almost got up to the second level, but firefighters were able to get it under control in about 20 minutes.

The fire was “a perfect example of why you should never leave any cooking unattended, even if it’s for a short time. Keep an eye on it at all times”, a CFA spokesperson said.

“With almost one-third of house fires starting in the kitchen, it is important residents keep stoves and grills free of grease and fat build-up and keep flammable materials such as tea towels away from cooking appliances.

“It is also important not to throw water on flaming oil, which can actually spread the flames. In these situations, flames should be smothered with a fire blanket or with the lid of the pot.

“Every home should also have basic firefighting equipment on hand including a small fire extinguisher and a fire blanket, as well as a working smoke alarm.

New rules control bushfire areas Fire ready: Be ready for emergencies by filling out the Bushfires – Preparing to leave early plan.

If you are an older person or a person with a disability and you are unable to find someone to help you fill out your plan, you can also contact the shire’s Aged and Disability Services team on 1300 850 600 for assistance.

The Bushfires – Preparing to leave early plan is available at cfa.vic.gov.

au/redcrossplan It can be filled out online or printed out to be completed.

The plan is also available for free by calling the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667. For people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, call the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.

NEW bushfire planning provisions became part of the Victorian planning system on 18 November last year.

Changes to the Victorian planning provisions included the introduction of the Bushfire Management Overlay and the associated provision clause 52.47 – Bushfire protection: planning requirements.

These provisions replace the Wildfire Management Overlay.

Areas in the BMO are areas that have the highest fire risk and are likely to be exposed to the impact of bushfire.

The suitability of new development, including subdivision, in these areas

must be fully considered before it proceeds.

Where development does occur in these areas, appropriate bushfire protection measures will be required.

The BMO consists of a map that shows the affected areas and written provisions, which set out: The types of development that require a planning permit.

Information that must be submitted with a planning permit application.

Decision guidelines that Mornington Peninsula Shire must consider when it assesses a planning permit application.

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By Keith Platt REPORTS come in from all over the Mornington Peninsula – someone has built a swimming pool on public land; trees have been removed or poisoned to improve views; gardens extended onto reserves; nature strips are used for parking vehicles and boats.

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Family in tune for work unity LATE last year, the Maritime Union of Australia went in search of a new anthem or song that would encapsulate the history of the union or express what the union is, does and has achieved.

It was thought the song should share the union’s beliefs and ideals with the current membership and the greater population. The union’s brief was that “the song could be an anthem, a call to arms, an inspirational theme or an evocative, modern ‘sea shanty’”. The quest carried a $5000 prize and brought a national response from a wide variety of musicians and songwriters.

Christ Swayn accepted the challenge of putting music to his father’s lyrics and produced music that was both seafaring in its feel and boisterous enough to catch the ear of the listener.

Former Midnight Oil frontman and now federal MP Peter Garrett was one of the judging panel.

“I think it is great to have something we have created acknowledged,” Chris Swayne said.

Barry Swayne, with 30 years in the industry and a family heritage in unionism, said that “for a huge part of my life, I lived the history of both the seaman and waterside workers unions. If I couldn’t tell the story then no one could. I hope it prompts the listener to do some research on what the union movement has done for all Australians.”

The song will be launched nationally at the MUA ‘All Ports” conference later this month. Peninsula band The Warrains will include the song in their live performances and it will be on their next album, due for release in July. It is hoped there will be a video in support of the song.

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SUNDAY afternoon saw the 105,000-tonne deadweight Singapore registered oil tanker Aral Sea come in the Port Phillip on her way to Shell in Geelong, with an unusual spray shooting out of her hull.

It was not fuel spilling from her tanks and polluting Port Phillip but saltwater.

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By Mike Hast SOUTHERN Peninsula Rescue Squad’s new boat was officially launched on Saturday 11 February.

The $431,000, 10-metre long Naiad, built by Kirby Marine of WA, was delivered mid-December and has attended about 20 callouts, squad president Eileen Murray said.

Ms Murray said boat builders Rob and Natalie Kirby travelled from WA for the launch “with Natalie pouring the champagne to officially name the boat Southern Peninsula One”.

The boat was bought with part of the proceeds of the sale of the squad’s Bell

Longranger 3 helicopter, which went on the market in June 2010 for $1.5 million, but sold for less than $1m.

Other chopper money has been spent on communications and computers at the squad’s Sorrento headquarters.

In June 2009, the squad said some of the proceeds could go to the CFA, SES and other groups, but this had been delayed, Ms Murray said.

The new boat is at Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron’s marina on a $16,000 custom-built float that can be raised and lowered to keep the boat out of the water when not in use.

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Southern Peninsula One was ordered in April 2011 after many months of research and information gathering, she said.

“The Naiad was chosen as the squad believed it would be the ideal vessel for its area of operation and it certainly has not let the crew down.

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The boat has a 3.2-metre beam and is powered by two 300hp Suzuki outboards. It is fitted with radar, remote control FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared Camera) and GPS chart plotter with dual screens. It also has two electric remote control searchlights mounted on the wheelhouse, two VHF radios, one UHF radio and a 27meg radio.

Ms Murray said two of the more significant rescue jobs were: “While searching for a missing spear fisherman off Sorrento Back Beach our boat was called to assist a diver who

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‘Nothing fixed’ on its way to Mt Eliza ENTERTAINER Franciscus Henri will next month perform his concert “Nothing Fixed or Final” at Mt Eliza.

The concert is based on a collection of the songs and poems of Sydney Carter, who once described himself as “God’s loyal opposition”.

Henri told the ABC radio show Lingua Franca that Carter’s writings were “a bit like a rug, he draws a lovely picture, then you start pulling out threads, and the whole thing falls apart. Not in a destructive way but it actually challenges; he challenges our concept of truths and of conclusions that we might draw, and what you end up with is this dancing doubt that you can only travel with”.

“That’s why I said God probably doesn’t exist, but the search for him is the important thing, and I think that’s what Carter's on about too.”

Sydney Carter was born in London in 1915.

Reading history at Bailliol College, he wrote poetry and dreamed of being a painter and a film producer.

After his studies, he became a teacher and later served in the Second World War. His experiences during that time led to him writing social satire, challenging audiences with questioning and probing songs.

Henri has created a concert of contemplative song and poems including Lord of the Dance, Bell of Creation, and Run the Film Backwards as well as humorous pieces such as My Mum was a Woman, Silver the Stubble and The Rat Race.

His Crow of the Cradle has been described as one of the most memorable anti-war songs ever composed.

Henri has appeared in television shows, toured with Spike Milligan and accompanied Sydney Carter as well as creating characters and

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recording songs for children’s entertainment.

Franciscus Henri singing the works of Sydney Carter supported by Soundwaves, led by Margaret Brown, is at 2.30pm on Sunday 4 March at The Village Uniting Church, 93 Canadian Bay Rd, Mt Eliza. Tickets are $25 adults and $20 concession and include afternoon tea. Bookings: 9787 1683.

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By Mike Hast THE Department of Sustainability and Environment says the sludge seen floating just offshore at beaches between Daveys Bay in Mt Eliza and McCrae in late January and early February was not harmful.

But doubts have been raised following the revelation of an incident in Frankston on 17 January that saw raw sewage from a broken pipe four kilometres from Port Phillip enter a stormwater drain then Kananook Creek, which runs into Port Phillip.

The creek is about three kilometres from Daveys Bay. Frankston Council closed the beach where the creek enters Port Phillip for two days, 17-19 January, on the advice of the Environment Protection Authority.

On Friday 3 February, DSE issued a notice stating “test results confirm nothing harmful was found in the bay, but are not conclusive as to what the brown discoloured water actually was”.

“The suspected algal bloom has dissipated and no brown discoloured water can been seen from Daveys Bay to McCrae. It is thought the rough weather earlier this week broke the suspected bloom up.”

DSE stated there was no concern about people swimming in the bay “this weekend [4-5 February], but people should avoid contact with water that looks murky or sludgy”.

“Victorian Government agencies will continue to be on high alert this weekend and monitor the situation.

“If people come into contact with any murky or sludgy substance in the

bay, thorough washing with clean water is advised.

“Direct contact with algae affected water can cause skin irritations and respiratory or hayfever-like symptoms.

“DSE is coordinating the actions of a number of Victorian Government agencies responding to this issue.”

The department said algal blooms can be common in summer and were naturally occurring.

On 7 February, DSE media adviser Brigid Ennis said DSE suspected it was a marine algal bloom, but “we are unable to correctly identify it as the rough weather earlier this week broke the suspected bloom up”.

“Test results found no harmful substances. We are as keen as the public to find out what it was and will be on high alert in the coming weeks.”

Asked about sewage going into Kananook Creek and then Port Phillip after a South East Water pipe near Heatherhill Rd in Frankston broke on 17 January, Ms Ennis said she had heard this on 3AW’s Rumour File.

“South East Water told me this did not occur,” she said.

The sewage spill was reported in the Frankston Times, a sister paper of Mornington News, on 19 January.

It was confirmed by Beth Richens of South East Water.

Water scientists have known for more than 15 years that sewage can create ideal conditions for blue-green algae blooms.

A federal government Department of the Environment report in 2009 stated sewage treatment lagoons were susceptible to blue-green algae (BGA)

blooms “as their high-nutrient environment provides ideal conditions for the development of these organisms” “Blooms occur predominantly in summer when temperatures are more conducive to algal growth”.

The incident raises a number of questions, including:  Why did DSE take two days to test the “sludge” and not take enough to positively identify the substance?  Why were swimmers not warned by signs erected by councils, DSE or EPA? The public is encouraged to report any sightings to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) pollution hotline on 1300 372 842.

For progress reports on the suspected algal bloom, go to www.dse.vic.gov. au/mediareleases

Bloomin’ confusing: Above, the suspected algal bloom in Dromana Bay off Safety Beach (closest to shore, inside the power boat and its wake) stretched from McCrae to Daveys Bay at Mt Eliza, but beachgoers like those at Mt Martha Beach South, left, were not warned of possible health impacts.

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Owners of about 500 hot rods and other “special interest vehicles” are expected at the drivein on the Nepean Hwy. Funds raised go to the state branch of the national chil-

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Apart from the stellar line-up of cars and the feature movie Love the Beast starring Eric Bana and classic movie shorts, there will be rock and roll bands and a dance floor, children’s rides, trade stalls, charity auction with Shannons Auctioneer, a raffle, fancy dress competition and fireworks.

The hot rods will take up most spaces at the drive-in, but

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Gates open at 3pm, the films start at dusk, raffles at 8 and fireworks at 9.

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NEWS DESK The Mornington Peninsula-based Whitetag shark investigation organisation is continuing its electronic monitoring of great white sharks, which regularly visit Corner Inlet near Wilsons Promontory.

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By Paul Speelamn BLAIRGOWRIE shark hunter Kent Stannard is off again, but his endeavours are all in the name of science rather than gathering food or breaking catch records.

He and his partners, CSIRO scientists Barry Bruce and Russell Bradford, will soon set off on the next stage of their project to find out the truth about sharks.

Operating under the name of the Mornington Peninsula-based Whitetag organisation and the associated Tag for Life trust, Stannard and his colleagues are headed for Victoria’s far east coast where they have been tagging and tracking white sharks.

Part of the Bringing Sharks to Life program, the latest expedition is a follow-up to their research trip in December 2010 when they tagged and released a 2.8-metre long juvenile female white shark in Corner Inlet.

Her movements over the past 12 months have helped them establish previously unknown behaviour patterns.

In fact, this female shark has been something of a revelation to the researchers as it established a strong and previously unknown connection between Victoria’s Corner Inlet and the Port Stephens/Hawks Nest region of NSW. It also supports the notion that this area of Bass Strait is the point of origin of an eastern seaboard population of white sharks.

The scientists have been able to establish this through genetic mapping (DNA) of tagged sharks in other Australian waters.

They found that white sharks tagged and sampled off SA and WA carried a different genetic signature from those tagged off Victoria and NSW. They say it now appears that Australian waters support two different

Courses taken by white sharks tagged off Hawks Nest, NSW, between 25-28 October 2011.

Listening in: Johno Rudge, above, places an underwater listening device that has helped show an east–west divide between tagged white sharks (top) centred on Corner Inlet, near Wilsons Promontory.

shark populations – eastern and western – with the dividing line most likely in the Bass Strait waters off Wilsons Promontory.

The researchers say the Corner Inlet shark was the first locally tagged white shark to return to Victorian waters.

The CSIRO’s Barry Bruce pioneered the use of satellite tracking technology on a global scale in 2000 off the Ninety Mile Beach with “celebrity” sharks Neale and Heather.

Both made their way up the east coast of Australia, but failed to return.

Since then no white shark research was done in Victorian waters until December 2010 and the Corner Inlet tagging.

Then, after navigating up the east coast of Australia last year via the north-east tip of Tasmania and out into the Pacific, the Corner Inlet shark eventually found its way to the Port Stephens/Hawks Nest region in early winter where it stayed for a while be-

fore returning to Victorian waters in early July.

By late July, it was off the coast near Lakes Entrance at which point the satellite tag ceased transmitting.

“We feared the battery life of the tag had expired or that the tag had in some way become fouled up and prevented transmission,” Stannard said.

“But we felt we had enough evidence to conclude this area of Bass Strait is a white shark nursery at certain times of the year and that Corner Inlet plays a significant role in their behaviour.”

The next stage of the research is now underway.

In December 2011, with the support of the Victorian Abalone Divers Association led by Johno Rudge of Kina Diving, and with the CSIRO, a network of underwater acoustic receivers, or listening posts, was deployed within and outside Corner Inlet to detect signals from tagged sharks.

The sharks, including the Corner In-

let female, have been fitted internally with long-life acoustic tags, which are used for studying behaviour, including residency times – when a shark enters an area, how long it stays and when it leaves.

Each tagged animal has an individual code to identify it. The tag is no bigger than a lipstick container and sits inside the shark’s stomach cavity for the duration of its life without harming it.

“The beauty of these long-life acoustic tags is they open a window into a shark’s behaviour, from juvenile through to adulthood,” Stannard said.

“We know their diet varies as they mature to include other marine species such as seals.

“The tags help identify when a shark begins to extend its range from inner coastal waters as a juvenile to out beyond the continental shelf as it enters adulthood.

“The listening stations also help fellow researchers studying and tagging other species.

“They help gain a greater understanding of when and where fish stocks move and whether or not our tagged sharks move in response.”

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“You can’t deny these are intelligent animals,” Stannard said.

“We struggle to read a Melway map or program a sat nav device, yet these guys are equipped with built-in GPS. “What makes this shark’s path unique is that it was still considered a juvenile at the time of tagging.

“We know this behaviour is not uncommon in adult white sharks, but this was the first time we experienced a young shark behaving that way.”

Kent Stannard has recently been appointed to a federal government “expert working group”, which aims to help raise the profile of marine sciences in Australia and overseas.

“We use the white shark as a flagship species to educate the broader community about the marine environment and its importance to all Australians,” he said.

“It is both poorly funded and misunderstood, yet 90 per cent of our population lives within 50 kilometres of the coast.”  Follow Whitetag and its Tag For Life trust on www.whitetag.com.au

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Taken for a ride on the Bay Trail THERE are no secrets about Emu’s flying capabilities. He doesn’t have any.

And anyway, secrets start wars so there’s no way Emu would attempt to hide the fact that he’s a flightless bird.

One of just a few species left running free.

However, Emu does sometimes like to ride a bike, something he apparently has in common with the Mornington Peninsula’s mayor, Frank Martin, and the organisation’s CEO, Michael Kennedy.

Not sure if they’re into Lycra or not, but Emu is definitely of the “me no like-a Lycra” brigade. Being of the latter type, he also rides a mountain bike and prefers being off the road wherever possible.

On a recent Friday, Emu set off along the Bay Trail, leaving his motorised transport safely parked near the Safety Beach yacht club/community centre, built with good wishes and dollars of the original developers of the nearby “absolute water frontage” housing development, err, marina.

All very pleasant, at first (Emu did have a brief philosophical moment pondering the future after spotting a wooden carving of another flightless bird, albeit a very distant relative).

The gravelled path follows the top of the rock wall protecting Marine Pde and its houses from encroachment by the sea (and absolute water frontage).

But that might yet come if those climate changers are right.

On Emu pedalled, saving his pads from the gravel for the pedals.

Still very pleasant until the Bay Trail reaches a brick toilet block, a children’s playground and low-lying bushes over the foreshore.

The obvious thing is to bump over the gutter and cross to the left-hand side of the bitumen.

The trail ends just shy of the narrowest section of road, a bridge over Sheepwash Creek. Never mind, motor vehicles are limited to 60km/h and provided no one is towing a boat or caravan, a cyclist can just scrape by without handlebars hitting the railings.

Safely over the torrent, Emu discovers the trail next to the bay begins again opposite a service station popular with jet skiers.

Safely back on the gravel, Emu meanders along under the shade of the spreading tea-tree, past a fluorojacketed man adding screws to a “revegetated area” sign and up a small hill with an imposing water views (it’s hard to get away from real estate speak). The summit has a wooden seat and, thoughtfully, a public toilet.

It’s the most scenic spot Emu has

yet seen on the Bay Trail and well suited to being outfitted with a comfort station (remember those? And more about them later).

From there it’s a downhill run into Dromana and its pier precinct, recently “upgraded” by the shire, with bollards, new bitumen on the parking area and a massive flagpole.

Flying from the pole is a flag showing respect (or is that compassion; remember the shire’s Sorry Book?) for the area’s original Aboriginal inhabitants. As an aside, and as an indigenous bird, Emu should add that one of the first encounters the Aborigines had with Europeans ended with a number of the locals being shot.

But today we ride on. There is no gunfire, no obviously indigenous people and no power skis.

Oh yeah, the flagpole: a national flag, two shire flags, one Aboriginal flag, no Torres Strait islander flag. But then again, the strait is a fair way north.

The trail continues to follow the well-tended foreshore, a few turns here and there around privately owned boat sheds, a few directions to “dismount” and several reminders that it’s a shared (with pedestrians) trail.

But what’s this? Emu is at Anthony’s Nose, a picturesque spot on the seaward side of a steep cliff, and there’s a sign saying no riding of bikes between 1 December and 30 April.

The trail disappears under a caravan.

Emu dismounts and walks around the end of the caravan only to discover a line of them. Some are behind boat sheds and most have cars and boats nearby.

The alternative is to cross the busy road, on a bend, and start riding in the left-hand lane.

Emu decides to walk (after all, it is a pushbike), but is he trespassing?

Where does public access begin and end?

There is shade cloth pegged on an access track leading to the beach.

Maybe the inhabitants of these caravans are friendly after all.

They must be patriots. Many of them are flying the national flag and have barbecues.

A university researcher from South Australia clouded up Australia Day this year by maintaining that those who flew the national flag were more likely to be racist. At this stage Emu thinks they are more likely to be caravaners.

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Trail daze: The Bay Trail disappears under a caravan at Anthony’s Nose in McCrae and Emu feels like a trespasser standing on someone’s carpet to admire the national flag.

Maybe the flags are to welcome any boats straying into Port Phillip from the sinking Maldives or carrying folks fleeing war-torn Iraq or Afghanistan?

Come to think of it, our national flag is flying in Afghanistan, too.

These folks are on the Nose and they are lucky. They’ve attached their vans to sheds with solid roofs and fixed floors. Further up the hill, homeowners pay a fortune for their digs, and they’re not even close to the beach.

Oddly, the toilet blocks by the trail are locked.

Once past the Nose, there’s a boat ramp, a gravelled car park and then the Bay Trail reappears, as if by magic.

The whole environment changes.

Little bridges cross little creeks, undergrowth has been tended, trees appear healthy. There’s not a camper or caravan in sight.

Emu is in McCrae.

There is the famous lighthouse (decommissioned in 1994), the McCrae Yacht Club and a children’s playground with a pretend lighthouse.

The impressive-looking toilets are open to all. Bright, airy and clean.

On the Emu rides. Past grassy areas with yellowed rectangles of grass, signs of Christmas holiday campers now returned to their normal lives.

Then the trail splits in two as it passes through the heavily populated Rosebud foreshore camping ground.

Happy campers. They’ve got bikes galore and Emu immediately feels less on the nose.

There is no shortage of national flags here either and some generous folks have left a colour tele behind for the site’s next occupant.

Although he’s an outdoors type, Emu is a bit shy when it comes to public displays of bodily functions, particularly those involving getting rid of waste.

These folks might look friendly and have all the toys Emu agrees with, but the toilets are out of bounds to a flightless, bicycle-riding bird.

The toilet doors don’t require keys like those at the Nose. Oh no.

These locks need a combination. A combination handed only to campers.

Caravaners are issued keys to the toilet locks at the Nose.

Where is democracy? Where is comfort for humankind (or emu-kind)?

The sign says, “not to be used by the public” but there are conveniences

(definitely a misnomer) 700m to the right or 350m to the left. Imagine being caught short and only being able to make it 699m right or 349m right.

Emu might be flightless. He might by tall and gangly and he might not wear Lycra when riding a bike, but he’s not all silly.

No, the best way to avoid the lack of comfort stops being offered on this most democratic of foreshores in this most democratic of shires is to cross the road, find a cafe and order a latte before shuffling off to the amenities.

Ahh, how we enjoy the Bay Trail in summer.

At Rosebud, Emu can graze and lie on the grass.

But be warned, he’s been told there are plans to turn the Village Green into a swimming pool. Grazing will be out, and so too, no doubt, will be running around the pool.

BRIEFLY Heart patient help PENINSULA Health has started a support group for people with pacemaker-like devices that provide electric shocks to bring the heart’s rhythm to a consistent and regular pace.

Frankston Hospital cardiac technologist Victoria Rotar said patients had previously had to travel to metropolitan hospitals for forums and support groups.

She said the psychological and emotional components of adjusting to life after getting an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) had seen a great number of patients battle depression and anxiety.

Details: Victoria Rotar, 9784 7998.

Cash for bowlers THE state government and Frankston Council have given $55,000 to Frankston City Bowls Club to build ramps, paths and a toilet for people with disabilities.

Frankston MP Geoff Shaw and sport minister

Hugh Delahunty said the project would enable the club to host bigger competitions, offer more development programs and increase its membership base.

Mr Shaw said the government had given $30,000, Frankston Council $25,000 and the bowls club $5000 for the project.

Teen drinking app A SMART phone application to help parents and young people understand new laws covering alcohol and minors has been released by the state government, VicHealth and the Australian Drug Foundation.

It shows simple, plain language information on the laws about alcohol and under-18s.

It is now illegal to serve alcohol in a private home to anyone under 18 unless their parent or guardian has given permission.

Download the app from: itunes.apple.com/au/ app/teen-drinking-law/id495863444?mt=8 For information about new laws on teenage drinking, go to www.teendrinkinglaw.vic.gov.au

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Yachties turn to pink for charity

By Marilyn Cunnington THE pink bewigged crew of the yacht Bunratty were among those at a charity Pink Wig Day at Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron, held to support the Mornington Peninsula Wig Library.

Natural-looking wigs are available through the service for people suffering hair loss as a result of chemotherapy treatment. More than $5000 was raised.

The committee also wants to contribute to the funding of a breast cancer nurse for the peninsula as there is no one currently available in the area.

The event was held in association with the annual Lady Skippers’ Race at Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron, all sailors and others attending were encouraged to wear something pink.

Regardless of gender – the crew had to look like a “lady” to enter the race – this beguiling lot were tolerated as crew for this occasion.

Maybe an offer due to their good looks will come from Vogue?

Pretty in pink: Angela McKeon, Helen Fleer and Ian Robertson.

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Somers bookings ‘legal’ – shire

By Keith Platt SOMERS might be a relatively sleepy backwater with no major through road, but up to 100 motorists have copped parking fines in the past month.

None were “wrongly booked and the infringements were issued in accordance with the road rules”, Mornington Peninsula Shire’s environment protection manager Claire Smith said.

The bookings were made after the shire painted a yellow line down the centre of several roads.

“The road rules of Victoria state that a driver must not stop next to a continuous yellow edge line,” Ms Smith said.

Somers resident Brian Carty said he was told over the phone by a shire executive (not Ms Smith) that “a blunder” had been made and fines would be withdrawn if requested.

“The executive said the signs were not in keeping with the yellow line, although they have now been changed,” Mr Carty told The News.

However, despite the shire knowing the name and address of booked motorists, no effort would be made to tell them to ignore the fine.

“They can make an application to have it withdrawn, but the shire will be accepting fines paid without comment,” Mr Carty said.

Mr Carty said the yellow lines appeared “just before Christmas”, cutting available parking space close to the beach by half.

“There was no consultation with the community, nothing said; it’s a bloody joke.”

Mr Carty said the first response he received from a phone call to the shire was from a woman “who said she didn’t know who issued fines”.

Ms Smith said the yellow line was seen as the best option for controlling parking at Somers.

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“The Residents Association of Somers was consulted as part of the review of parking restrictions in this area.

“Yellow lines are put in places where it is not appropriate to stop, for example on the bend of a road or where the road is not wide enough to have parked vehicles on both sides of the street.

“From time-to-time [sic] parking signs and markings will change for various reasons, motorists should take all road markings into consideration when deciding where to park.”

Ms Smith said about 100 parking infringements were issued in Somers over January and February, “including infringements issued for stopping opposite a continuous yellow edge line, stopping in a No Stopping Anytime area and parking causing an obstruction to others”.

“People were not wrongly booked, the infringements were issued in accordance with the road rules.”

Ms Smith echoed the information given to Mr Carty over the phone, that “anyone who has received a parking infringement has a right to appeal the infringement. All circumstances would be considered before making our decision”.

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Rotary art show ‘even better than last year’ THE weather was perfect, the crowds grew quickly, waiting, somewhat impatiently, for the doors to open for the traditional Friday night preview of the highly anticipated prestigious 28th Annual Rotary Club of Sorrento Art Show Each year brings many return patrons who come not only to purchase but also to view the increasingly art work.

Over the years the show has gained a highly respected position in the art world and draws people from Melbourne to Inverloch and as far away as Warrnambool.

The judge was Lyn Mellady, whose preferred medium is pastels and oils. Feature artists were Jane Henderson, who donated one of her paintings for the raffle; Ron Farhill, a watercolourist; Hans van Vlodrop and Jo-Anne Seberry.

A number of artists were awarded for their appealing work, b best in the show going to a pastel by Rosemary Todman-Parrant The painting in the raffle was won by Judy Martin.

Sponsors included R T Edgar, Ken and Denis Roche, RACV Cape Schanck Resort, Coastcom, Hotel Sorrento,

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Sorry record of horse-and-buggy thinking COMMENT

By David Harrison RECORDING of Mornington Peninsula Shire council meetings has suddenly become a high-profile issue down at the Rosebud shire bunker and neither councillors nor staff appear too happy about it.

But the matter is not going away.

A second request to record was made at the 13 February meeting, this time

by Joe Lenzo of Safety Beach.

The first request was made on 31 January by this writer.

Before that I had written to then mayor Cr Graham Pittock seeking permission to record meetings.

The next stage in the matter is imminent – a report is due to councillors in less than 30 days from 19 February.

Requests one and two were knocked back by councillors after brief but impassioned and, one must say, pretty much top-of-the-head, uninformed and/or prejudiced discussion.

The council has a policy under which anyone can ask to record by electronic means all or part of a council meeting.

Councillors then discuss and rule on the request.

Many councils including Frankston already record meetings. Manningham Council posts its recordings online so people can listen at home at their leisure. Greater Dandenong streams its meetings live, in video, via its website.

Everyone already has the right to “record” a council meeting, down to the last syllable – employing the 19th century invention called shorthand, although forms of speed writing go back to ancient times.

Journalists have for well over a century been taking down court proceedings, parliaments, council meetings and other public forums using Pitman, Dacomb, Gregg – take your pick.

Modern electronic recording devices have taken over because they make reliable, verifiable and accurate re-

Smoke, but there was no need for alarm SMOKE over parts of the central Mornington Peninsula during the weekend came from a controlled burn at the Devilbend Natural Features Reserve at Tuerong, near Moorooduc.

A smoke alert issued about the controlled burn by the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) and Parks Victoria said it may have been visible from Bittern, Hastings, Mt Martha, Merricks North, Moorooduc, Tuerong and Tyabb.

The burn at the 1057-hectare reserve was one of several undertaken over the weekend as part of “an integrated plan to reduce the bushfire risk to people,

property and communities”, according to DSE east metro district manager Peter Brick.

“We do smaller burns near communities to help protect homes, properties and community assets,” Mr Brick said.

“The mild summer weather we are having now is a perfect opportunity to make headway on our planned burns.

“Victoria’s weather is always changing, so we need to take opportunities to burn when we can and conditions are safe.”

For information on fires or planned burns and fire safety, call 1800 240 667. Details are also available at www. dse.vic.gov.au/fires

Meaningful squiggles: The Lord’s Prayer as seen by a shorthand writer using the Pitman system.

cords. Notice the forest of them thrust at politicians whenever they open their mouths.

Mornington Peninsula Shire is still in the horse and buggy era. Not until late last year was real thought given to electronic recordings, it seems. Not until recently have councillors considered the matter closely. The debate has just started.

Meantime, the press and other interested parties must rely on their shorthand skills, since unforgiving deadlines require instant access to what was said at a meeting. This reliance can lead to avoidable inaccuracy, which surely the shire would want to help eliminate.

Writing shorthand is arduous work, which is why parliamentary and court reporters work in short bursts using shorthand machines. Many reporters have imperfect shorthand: it is a tool that must be kept sharp, and rarely is.

The recording policy report heading councillors’ way is crucial both to the present and the future. It is vital that councillors put aside any fears and prejudices and discuss the proposal with open minds, as presumably coun-

cillors in other municipalities did before deciding to allow recording.

They must consider that:  Minutes of council meetings are a primary source for historians. If they are incorrect or inadequate, so is the district’s history.  The shire’s “formal” minutes – who moved and who seconded – are skeletal at best. They include much officer input such as reports and other shire documentation, but generally do not even reveal how individual councillors voted. This is a shame.  Not a word of the councillors’ discussion and debate is recorded for posterity. This is an even greater shame: only shire officers are “heard” in the minutes.  A recording would guarantee that the formal minutes were accurate.  Formal minutes could still be made as a summary of a meeting, with the entire, unedited, recording available to historians and others who want more.  Such a recording brings council minutes to life – Manningham Council ratepayers and historians can listen to councillors they will probably never meet, speaking in the cut and thrust

of verbal battle with passion, with wit, with careful logic or in abysmal ignorance on important issues.

If councillors allow electronic recording, just who should be permitted to record? Just the shire? The press?

Anyone? Without doubt it should be the latter: all that is being conferred is permission for people to do more efficiently and accurately what they have the right to do now.

The shire, clearly concerned about how council proceedings are preserved, will most likely recommend that it, and only it, can record meetings and that it, and only it, can decide what will be released to the public and when.

Will that be directly after the meeting? Next day? Next week? Unedited?

Expurgated? Many await the shire recommendation eagerly to see how it argues its case and thus reveals how open and transparent it is prepared to be.

The councillors, who will rule on all these important issues, have much to weigh up, for this council and into the future.

Private use of public land Continued from Page 5

Uphill battle: Contractors work to control erosion in the gully that runs from The Eyrie to Point Nepean Rd at McCrae.

Eyrie erosion work finally begins EARTHMOVING machinery has at last arrived to carry out erosion works in a gully below The Eyrie at McCrae.

Dogged by bad weather and erroneously tagged as complete by Mornington Peninsula Shire, the work should eventually involve the reopening of a steep track from the bottom of the gully on Point

Nepean Rd to the top at The Eyrie. The shire has shied away from giving a new completion date but says there are no penalties for late completion of the $948,000 project, which includes finished drainage works on the foreshore.

Meanwhile, the shire is investigating a bridge and garden on shire-owned land the top of the

gully near The Eyrie. “The shire is currently investigating the circumstances and what approvals/consents are required from council if it is deemed appropriate to stay in its current location,” sustainable infrastructure director Alex Atkins said.

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“In this [and other] cases, shire officers, in the course of their duties, or regular users of an area or near neighbours, will bring the matter to the attention of council for investigation,” Mr Atkins said.

The News understands the cover was broken about the Mt Eliza pool only after builders in a pub were heard bragging about building it in secret. The shire reacted after publicity, not before.

Mr Atkins said if “encroachments” created a risk or damage “they will be investigated as a matter of priority and dealt with expeditiously through negotiation and court action if required”.

Mr Atkins said providing examples of breaches could breach the Privacy Act or “compromise past or continuing legal agreements”.

Most cases were resolved through negotiation and only rare cases involved the courts.

Mr Atkins said legislation and regulations added “a level of complexity” to managing nature strips.

“In urban areas the community has a long established convention … that abutting owners mow and maintain their nature strip.

“In a relatively small number of cases, owners have taken this to an extreme and landscaped their nature strip and prevented public access by including rocks or other barriers.

“Appropriately, council has addressed these specific cases with requirements that these owners remove any potential hazards or barriers to pedestrian use.

“In summary, council requires that anyone seeking to use or occupy public spaces for private benefit should first seek and obtain approval from council.”

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Imagine coming to school every day to a campus with a backdrop of Port Phillip Bay, which is surrounded by towering eucalypts and Australian native plants. You hear the sounds of rosellas and migrating ibis birds and experience wide open space, peace and quiet, and fresh air. This is Dromana College and we are proud of our unique environment.

This tranquil bushland setting adds to our culture of learning and achievement complementing our informed focus on student learning. Our objective is to uphold the academic learning SURJUDP DV RXU ÀUVW SULRULW\ DQG WR RIIHU DURXQG WKH SURJUDP a broad range of learning experiences in other areas. These experiences enable our students to explore their interests and talents at whatever level these may be, and to complete their schooling at Dromana College as well rounded individuals ready to take their places as contributing members of society in the future.

I am often asked what makes Dromana College such a high achieving school. The answer: “the focus of our school, every teacher, every educational support person and every domain is on student learning and achievement�.

Best wishes for 2012 to all members of the college community, I am sure it is going to be another great year for Dromana College.

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Pedalling success at Dromana THE Dromana Secondary College Cycling Team has embarked on a year full of training, with a variety of bikes and racing in all parts of Australia.

Two of the team’s elite riders, Ellie Wale and Jet Turner, will travel to Adelaide for the Australian National Mountain Bike Championships

attempting to win an Australian jersey in under-17 age group.

The cycling team started the year with 15 students attending a training session at Lysterfield Park where they rode awesome trails in hot conditions with many sightings of snakes.

Later in the year the Eastern Zone of the Victorian Schools Cycling Championships

will be held on the Dromana Recreation Trail at the college.

All peninsula students who ride mountain bikes are invited to attend the event organised by Cycling Victoria in conjunction with the Red Hill Riders and Dromana secondary.

For more information about the cycling program call the college on 5987 2805.

Dromana College Wednesday, May 2 Open Night commencing at 7pm Making the choice for your child’s secondary education is no easy task and we appreciate the importance of selecting the best secondary education.

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Step inside and be impressed with a main living room featuring spectacular lofted ceilings, highly polished timber floors and feature windows. There are three bedrooms, all double size – the master with walk-in robe and ensuite – and a separate study that could be a fourth bedroom if required. There is another bathroom and heaps of storage throughout the home.

WITH sweeping views never to be built out, this much-loved family home is a real find.

It is an ultimate entertainer with “wow� factor to spare. The two-storey home has a very neatly decorated open-plan living area with carpeted floors and beams, and a quiet reading room. A verandah wraps around this top level. There are three bedrooms, including a main bedroom with ensuite and built-in robes. The other two bedrooms have built-in robes and share the family bathroom. Situated on an elevated, 992-square metre block, the home has neat gardens with a paved driveway leading to the double carport.

Address: 4 Bernard Road, RYE

Address: 1 Hill Street, RYE Price: $750,000 – $790,000 Agency: John Kennedy Real Estate, 2327 Point Nepean Road, Rye, 5985 8800 Agent: John Kennedy, 0401 984 842

Price: $680,000 – $720,000 Agency: Stockdale & Leggo, 2397 Point Nepean Road, Rye, 5985 6555 Agent: Phil Key, 0418 516 470

5986 8811

1245 Pt Nepean Road, Rosebud www.thobson.com.au $495,000 McCRAE

ROSEBUD

MODERN SEASIDE HOME Positioned in a quiet street and only minutes away from Rosebud CBD shops, cafes, cinema and the beach this as-new 3 bedroom home is the ideal retirement or luxury holiday home. Set on a low maintenance block the home makes the PRVW RI QDWXUDO OLJKWLQJ WR FUHDWH EHDXWLIXO OLJKW ÂżOOHG OLYLQJ VSDFHV 7KH FHQWUDO RSHQ SODQ OLYLQJ GLQLQJ NLWFKHQ DUHD RYHUORRNV WKH VXQQ\ VLGH GHFN ZLWK LWV QRUWK IDFLQJ SRVLWLRQ DQG DFFHVV WR WKH JDUGHQ ODZQ DUHD 7KH NLWFKHQ LV VWDWH RI the art, with generous bench space and cupboards and V VWHHO JDV FRRN WRS XQGHU EHQFK RYHQ $OO EHGURRPV KDYH FDUSHWV DQG WKH PDVWHU EHGURRP KDV D ZDON WKURXJK GUHVVLQJ robe area into a luxurious ensuite. 2 bedrooms share the large bathroom. There is a double remote garage with internal access, home still with balance of builders warranty.

Contact: Alex Menassa 0419328775 Inspect: By Appointment

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Contact: Terry Hobson 0408 545 654 Inspect: By Appointment

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Near-new and ready to go AN inspection at your earliest opportunity is recommended as you would not want to miss out on this near-new and completely private home. Interesting from every angle, the surprising home is set an a very manageble 403-square metre (approx) block and has been designed to capture the natural sunlight from every angle, making the living areas light and bright. Split-system heating and cooling is featured throughout the living areas, and there are three bedrooms and a dual-entry bathroom. With its low-maintenance interior and exterior, the home will attract strong interest from all types of buyers.

Hidden treasure in Rye triangle IT’S no mystery – homes at this price will vanish without a trace. Take one look at this neat brick home on an unusual triangular block and you will be lost for words. Located within walking distance of Rye beach and the shops, the three-bedroom home is on a large, 816-square metre block with plenty of room to move. There is a separate lounge and kitchen with an adjoining casual meals area.

Address: 12 Prentice Avenue, RYE Price: $290,000 – $320,000 Agency: Basso Real Estate, 1649 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud West, 5981 1200

Address: 1A Dahlia Street, DROMANA Auction: Saturday 10 March at 2pm Agency: Stockdale & Leggo 193 Point Nepean Road Dromana, 5987 3233

ROSEBUD 11 Wilfred Street RE PR DU I C CE E D!

MARKET PLACE

ROSEBUD WEST 1 Park Avenue

$549,000 - $589,000

CHERISHED VILLAGE LOCATION

A REAL BEACH BEAUTY

Just metres away from shopping village, beach and public transport this home has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan living, games room and secure parking. Set on approximately 800m2, big enough for you to redevelop (STCA) or just enjoy the space this home has to offer. A realistic vendor keen to sell and move on.

Situated on the Rosebud/McCrae border, only 200 metres to the foreshore and McCrae Plaza, is this ultra modern, 2yo, 2 storey townhouse. A private and secure rear property of 2, with separate driveway. Open plan living with stainless Euro appliances. 3 bedrooms with BIR’s & 2 bathrooms. Ducted heating and cooling. Double remote lock-up garage with internal access. Small easy to maintain courtyard garden.

Auction: Sat March 10 2012 @ 2pm Inspect Sat & Sun 2-2.30pm

Gary Barrett 0415 479 896

ROSEBUD SOUTH 64 Duells Road MUST BE SOLD ON THE DAY 3BR house on large allotment ideal for a home handyman. Home consist of lounge, kitchen meals area, bathroom with sep shower. Lockup garage, low maintenance gardens. Solid investment. Must be sold.

Roger McMillan 0410 583213

McCRAE Lot 1, 32 Burrell Street

$359,000 - $395,000

BEACHES AND CAFE’S

Vacant land of approx 263 square metres, 2 doors from McCrae beach and foreshore and directly behind the McCrae Cafe strip.

Opposite the lighthouse, yacht club and life saving club. Comes with approved plans for a 2 storey, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home.

Inspection by appointment only.

Steve Edmund 0419 396 976

www.rogermcmillan.com.au 211B Pt Nepean Rd, Dromana Ph 5981 8181

Auction: Sat March 10 2012 @ 11am Inspect Sat & Sun 11-11.30am

Gary Barrett 0415 479 896

Rentals 3/61 Kangerong Ave, Dromana $210 pw 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car AVAILABLE NOW! 64 Back Beach Rd, Portsea $225 pw 2 Bed, 1 Bath AVAILABLE NOW! 1/4 Foam St, Rosebud $160 pw 1 Bed, 1 Bath, AVAILABLE NOW! 4 Foam St, Rosebud $250 pw 3 Bed, 1 Bath AVAILABLE NOW!

4 Driftwood Ave, Rye $298 pw 3 bed 1 bath 1 Car AVAILABLE NOW! 12 Mathis Ave, Tootgarook $270 pw 3 bed 1 bath 1 Car AVAILABLE NOW! 4 Laura St, Tootgarook $365 pw 3 bed 1 bath 2 Car AVAILABLE NOW! 66 Morris Street, Tootgarook $430 pw 3 bed 2 bath 1 carport AVAILABLE NOW!

Rosebud West 1649 Pt Nepean Rd 5981 1200

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www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/rye

30 Bienias Crescent Tootgarook

15 Betty Street Rye

Cute Cottage Appeal

A Magical Journey

Oh so nice to come home to. For the buyer seeking a home with a touch of character, an individual charm and an affordable price tab. By no means large it is a home that just feels good. A full width verandah leads through to a good sized lounge with gas pot belly stove. There are 2 bedrooms, a combined bathroom laundry and a pretty kitchen. The decor is crisp and attracts natural light. There is a carport and garden shed.

A deck one side and another at the rear gives the landscaped gardens that extra touch, In a quiet family friendly area this home is priced to please.

A wonderful family home. Doors open from 2 BRs and all 3 living areas onto wide expanses of outdoor entertaining decked areas. The 3 living zones span one complete side of the home and feature beautifully polished timber floorboards. The first boasts a built in bar,the central combines a brilliantly appointed open plan kitchen with a vast family meals room and the third could be classed as a more formal lounge. There are 4 bedrooms in total the master with ensuite and WIR. A lovely big family bathroom is central to the family bedrooms.

Ducted heating and s/s A/C. The corner block is landscaped incorporating low maintenance gardens and magical Moonah tree stands.

There is an under house garage, wine cellar and access via dual driveways for boat or van. An outstanding property.

Auction

Price: Inspect Contact

Inspect Agent

Saturday 17th March at 12.00pm Sat & Sun 11-11.30am Glenn Key 0402 445 208

$590,000 - $649,000 Sat 2.00-2.30pm Diane & Phil Key 0419 324 515

4 Bernard Road Rye

21 Kanburra Street Rye

The Premier Package

Brilliant Buy For Budget Watchers

Only a few minutes stroll to the highly held Number Sixteen beach and reserve and only a few minutes drive to Rye, Blairgowrie and Sorrento. A stylish, modern residence with full length verandahs both front and rear. The main living room is spectacular with its lofted ceilings, highly polished timber floors and feature windows. A well appointed kitchen, a lovely big laundry with heaps of cupboards leads through to a dble garage with remote door. There are 2 dble bedrooms with robes, a study that doubles as a 4th bedroom if required. The master bedroom is the size of a hotel suite, with ensuite and fitted WIRs. Maintenance free gardens, huge paved area, large garden shed and wonderful Moonah trees both front and rear. Evaporative ducted cooling and ducted heating. The best available at this affordable range.

Price $680,000 - $720,000

By Appoiintment Inspect Contact Diane & Phil Key 0419 324 515

A great spot to live for the first home buyer or holiday home seeker. Within easy reach of the township and beach with the ever popular Peninsula Pantry just around the corner for a casual lunch or coffee. The home itself is elevated offering tree top views and privacy. There is ample parking below and features 3 bedrooms, a good sized living room with access to the front and side balconies, a well- appointed kitchen, meals and pretty bathroom. This is ideal for the budget conscious buyer to move into and enjoy and then further renovate as the funds become available. The block is a good size and rises to the rear, it has character and a real good feel about it. Top buying for Peninsula home buyers on a budget.

Price: Offers over $330,000

By Appoiintment Inspect Contact Diane Key 0419 324 515 or Alana Balog 0412 536 624

3 Doig Avenue Tootgarook

30 Fern Grove Rye

Holiday Haven

Fabulous Find On Fern

This is a property that ticks all the boxes for buyers seeking genuine value for money in a property they can simply move into and enjoy. On a large level block with ample access and storage for plenty of cars, boats or the mandatory van. The home itself is very well presented throughout and has the added bonus of polished floors, ducted heating, 2 split system air conditioners and a nice new kitchen.

There are 3 good sized bedrooms, a very comfortable lounge and a second living area. All this and more. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bore water, a lock up garage, full security system and a fully enclosed yard. Available for vacant possession. Ideal investment, holiday haven or first home.

One of the districts most popular residential boulevards because of its proximity to the vibrant action packed happenings of the Mornington Peninsula without sacrificing the beauty and serenity of a delightful leafy neighbourhood. Set well back from the street it offers a safe fun filled front yard for the kids to play as well as private rear yard boasting an entertaining area and a nicely stocked veggie garden. There is a double carport and garden shedding. A vast living room, a well appointed kitchen,4 bedrooms in total plus an open study and 2 bathrooms. Ducted heating and s/system A/C. A tranquil garden setting with decked area. Overall a truly delightful home.

Price: Inspect Contact

Price: Inspect Contact

$375,000-$415,000

By Appoiintment Alana Balog 0412 536 624

9 Burdoo Street Rye

Offers Invited

By Appoiintment Diane & Phil Key 0419 324 515

94 Morris Street Tootgarook

Panoramic Bay Views

Investment Bonanza

Stunning panoramic bay views from Arthurs Seat to Sorrento fromthe elevated deck. Beautifully maintained north facing home with sleek glass elevator professionally installed to zip from the ground floor to the main living area above. The ground floor offers a vast bedroom with tons of room for a lounge area plus its own bathroom facilities and a separate entrance if desired.The top level offers o/plan lounge with gas log fire, hostess kitchen and dining with magnificent views. The master bedroom also has bay views, 2nd bedroom and family bathroom nearby. A very private and beautifully landscaped rear yard complete with rotunda, well laid out gardens, chicken coop, water tanks, garage with winch for boat and extra parking. Overall an outstanding package within an easy walk to town.

Price: $580,000 - $638,000 Inspect

By Appoiintment Contact Diane & Phil Key 0419 324 515

No need to go searching for a tenant as this property is already securely let to great tenants. Currently returning a healthy $1,347pcm this really is opportunity knocking. The location is ideal being quite close to an excellent primary school, parks, beaches and shopping centres. The home offers 3 bedrooms, a comfortable living room polished boards, modern kitchen and bathroom. There is the bonus of a separate bungalow/office and a separate double garage. All this on a lovely level corner block of 750m2 (approx). Investment opportunities this good are hard to come by and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last so you will need to act quickly to secure this little gem.

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Price: Inspect Contact

$380,000 - $410,000

By Appoiintment Glenn Key 0402 445 208

www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/rosebud

4 Greenhill Road Rosebud

6 Salvia Court Rosebud

12 Bromley Street Rosebud

14 Coral Close Rosebud

STUNNING MODERN DESIGN

THEY DONT BUILD THEM LIKE THIS ANYMORE!

FAMILY LIVING IN A CONVENIENT LOCATION

IDEAL FOR THE GROWING FAMILY

As-new home with a flowing design comprising of 4BRs plus study, FES & family bathroom, kitchen with s/s appliances, dining & large family /rumpus living area, a formal lounge room. Low maintenance 801m2 allotment with paved entertainment area, dble remote garage with access to the rear of the property for boat and caravan storage.

Price $490,000 - $530,000 Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

A beautiful block of land measuring 966m2 (approx.) located at the bottom of a small quiet court that is close to the Carrington Park Golf Club. The land is sub-dividable (STCA). The home features entry hall, o/plan lounge/ dining with gas heating plus s/s heating & cooling. Good sized kitchen with pantry, 3BRs, two with WIRs. Price $480,000 - $549,000 Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

A 3BR, 2 bathroom home with solar electricity. Master bedroom has FES & WIR, the second bedroom also has a WIR. There is a large lounge and formal dining complete with bar, s/s and ceiling fans, a bright kitchen/ meals area, undercover patio and BBQ area. Ducted heating, water tank, carport and landscaped gardens.

Price $397,500 Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

This well presented 4BR rendered BV home is situated in prestigious Rosebud Sth. Offering many features for the fastidious buyer such as two large living areas, GDH, Coonara wood heater, s/s heating & cooling, FES & WIR to main bedroom, 3 BRs with BIR’s, DLUG, undercover outdoor spa and security shutters throughout.

Price $499,000 Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

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20 Irving Court Rosebud

69 First Avenue Rosebud

408 Waterfall Gully Rd Rosebud

VALUE PLUS

POTENTIAL THREE UNIT SITE!

BEACH HAVEN, OH SO CLOSE

YES IT HAS!

A solid 3BR home in a popular location close to the Capel Foreshore. Block measures approx. 580m2, BIR’s to all bedrooms, living room, dining area and o/plan kitchen.

Neat, low maintenance b/yard with shed, carport under roofline, patio area, off street parking two cars. Currently leased to great tenants.

Price Offers invited Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

Great location for this three unit site (STCA). The block is 873 m2 (approx) and situated in a quiet court approximately 500 metres from the bay. Very generous vendors will even throw the house in for nothing! Consisting of brick front exterior, three bedrooms, basic kitchen and bathroom, carport and large shed.

Price Offers invited Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

Family home oozing with character and warmth. This 3BR, fully renovated bayside cottage has lounge at the front flowing through to a modern galley style kitchen. Bedrooms and bathroom are towards the rear of the home one bedroom having sliding doors opening onto Mediterranean style courtyard and garden with a separate studio.

Price $345,000 - $365,000 Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

Yes it has four bedrooms plus a study. Yes it has open plan living/dining. Yes it has a good kitchen with new appliances.

Yes it has ducted heating and a split system. Yes it has a fully fenced outdoor spa. Yes it has a lock up garage and a double carport. Yes it is on a generous 864 m2 (approx.) block of land, sub-dividable (STCA).

Price $449,000 Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

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11 Cain Street Rosebud West

17 Johnson Street Rosebud

18 Woyna Avenue Rosebud West

BUILDING? RENOVATING?

CLEAN, NEAT AND JUST LOVELY

COTTAGE CHARM

LOVELY UNIT WITH A DIFFERENCE

As new, luxury 3BR beachside town house, tastefully presented with comfort in mind. Very livable with tiled flooring, fully equipped kitchen with d/washer and gas/ electric cooking. Peaceful decking, parking for two cars with further parking available on street. Close to the facilities at McCrae. Beach is just across the road.

Lease: $335 per week Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

Comprises 2 good sized bedrooms both with BIRs, one living area with s/system, new kitchen and bathroom, dining area and a large laundry. It is fully fenced and has a lock up single garage. The location is fabulous as it is very close to Rosebud High School and shops. The property is one of two on a compact allotment.

Lease: $270 per week Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

Charming cottage with many wonderful features close to beach and shops. Freshly painted, dble doors opening up onto a small deck area, polished floor boards, full bathroom with sep shower and bath, main bedroom with a second toilet and basin. Ducted heating and s/s (air con & heating), a dishwasher and carpeted bedrooms.

Lease: $280 per week Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

Unit set in a beautiful garden which houses a lovely sun room and has all utilities included in the rent. The unit comprises of 1- 2 BRs. It has a modern kitchen and bathroom, a lovely enclosed courtyard, and a magnificent garden to relax in after a hard day’s work. It is also situated around the corner from the beach.

Lease: $265 per week Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

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24 Orchid Avenue Rosebud

45 St Johns Wood Blairgowrie

66 Casaurina Drive Cape Schanck

125 First Avenue Rosebud

INSPECTION A MUST!

THE CAFE SET

LIVE IN STYLE!

LOOKING FOR A SHORT TERM RENTAL?

This property won’t last long! Features include: Three bedrooms, ensuite to maste,polished boards Vertical blinds, wall furnace.Large covered outdoor entertaining area.Fully fenced on a compact allotment.

6-12 month lease. (rent includes water charges

In Blairgowrie with the beach and shops 500 metres away and gorgeous views to Melbourne. In a great location the house is elevated with a deck leading from the lounge overlooking the bay. The house consists of 3 BRs, one bathroom, open plan dining and lounge and an undercover car port.

Lease: $300 per week Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

Lease: $350 per week Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

Outstanding rental property for negotiable period up to December 2012, perfect if you’re building or renovating.

Recently built, fully furnished, 4BR home, adjoining the RACV Cape Schanck golf course. Large master bedroom with ensuite, main b/room with shower and sep powder room.

Lease: $500 per week Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

Then this fully furnished property will be perfect!

The inside comprises of two living areas, a modern, fully equipped kitchen, three bedrooms (master with ensuite). Outside is an undercover entertaining area, and an undercover BBQ. Available for a short term lease only from February 1, 2012.

Lease: $400 per week Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

5986 8600

1089 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud VIC 3939

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MORNINGTON

AUCTION SAT 10TH MARCH @ 1:30PM

MORNINGTON

$450,000 - $495,000

CENTRAL TO BENTONS SQUARE, BUS & BOWLS PARADISE CALLING! – 4 BEDROOMS PLUS RUMPUS IN EDEN PARK! - SUIT $600,000 PLUS BUYERS A beautiful garden setting and a big 989M2 lot only a short stroll from the Wetlands complement this stylish BV Home,offering 24.5 squares of zoned living plus alfresco plus an oversized auto d/garage with rear r/door & internal access. With 4 generous bedrooms (large master with FES, Insitu shower/ WIR),formal entry & lounge with gas log fireplace,a superb caesar stone kitchen with s/steel appliances, dining alcove, a bright spacious living room & a big separate rumpus room. Including 9’ceilings, ducted heating ,decorative cornice,& extensive paved areas for Boat & Caravan.

NOTE: DISABLED FRIENDLY FEATURES!

Inspect Sat 1-1.30pm or by appointment

14 Antony Drive

MORNINGTON

AUCTION SAT 17TH MARCH @ 2:30PM

This charming BV Home offers space & comfort to suit a home buyer but with low maintenance & convenience that may suit a villa buyer.

With 3 bedrooms (roomy master with FES/WIR), formal lounge, study nook, stylish kitchen with s/steel appliances & double pantry, an adjoining meals area,a spacious light-filled living room & internal access to the oversized auto d/garage with workshop area. Including 9’ ceilings, ducted heating, dishwasher, sunblinds, deck with pergola & excellent storage.

281 Dunns Road

Inspect Sat 3-3.30pm or by appointment

MORNINGTON

NEG. OVER $630,000

FOUR BEDROOMS AND STUDY PLUS POOL! SUMMERFIELDS REALISATION AUCTION - SUIT $540,000 PLUS BUYERS Beautiful trees & gardens on approx. 1006m2 in cul-de-sac location. Create a wall of greenery from your neighbors with this fine 21.5 Sq. ‘Hepburn’ brick veneer home offering 4 bedrooms (FES/WIR to master), spacious lounge, formal dining , stylish kitchen with stainless steel appliances, large tiled family room, a big separate rumpus , two entertaining areas outside and auto double garage with direct entry.

Inspect Sat 2-2.30pm or by appointment

44 Ben Drive

MORNINGTON

AUCTION SAT 24TH MARCH @ 11.30AM

On a superb 1211m2 court lot in the exclusive Summerfields Estate, this striking BV home offers approx. 24 squares of zoned family living & features polished timber flooring & a fenced solarheated I.G. pool.

With 4 double bedrooms plus study ( master with FENS (spa)/WIR ), formal lounge, a quality kitchen with timber benchtops , S/S 900mm appliances & W.I.Pantry, dining room, a large bright family room, a big separate rumpus , double auto garage , ducted heating & cooling.

4 Cottage Place

Inspect Sat 12- 12.30pm or by appointment

MORNINGTON

$865,000 PLUS

AN ELITE LOCALE ON BELEURA HILL CALLING ALL DEVELOPERS AND INVESTORS - AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY One of the last remaining large development opportunities in Mornington is now offered for sale for the first time in over 20 years!

This superb property boasts a huge 3888M2 approx. allotment offering the utmost in convenience with Bentons Square shopping centre, public transport, and Main Street just minutes away and access to all the facilities that the Peninsula has to offer. Included is a substantial, well presented 4 bedroom brick veneer home with FES & WIR to master, 2 separate living areas, open fire place, ducted heating, 9x6M auto garage/workshop & tennis court.

Inspect by appointment

10 Maxwell Street

MORNINGTON

$390,000 - $425,000

MORNINGTON

$630,000 - $660,000

So private amongst the trees on a superb 1230M2 lot, this charming WB home provides a rare opening into one of Mornington’s most exclusive beachside addresses being central to Mills Beach, Mornington Golf Club & Main Street. With loads of family space comprising 3 bedrooms [ Master with FES & WIR ], lovely formal lounge, stylish kitchen with family/ meals area, large bright living room plus a fabulous 7x6M enclosed entertaining room including built-in bar & cafe blinds. Triple car garage, colourbond shed and sep. cottage with bathroom, toilet, spa, heating & cooling.

176 Barkly Street

MORNINGTON

Inspect by appointment

$655,000 - $665,000

TRENDY AS-NEW BEACHSIDE VILLA

MAKING A BOLD STATEMENT - FOR FAMILY SPACE & HARMONY NEW & BEACHSIDE - ONLY 2 REMAINING

This modern BV villa is in a small beachside group close to Dava shops and includes 2 double bedrooms (BIR’s), quality kitchen with s/steel appliances, an adjoining meals are, a light-filled living room leading out to the delightful rear courtyard, ducted heating,dishwasher & an auto garage.

This substantial brick veneer residence has been freshly painted and has new carpet throughout, offers four large bedrooms plus study (FES with spa/ WIR) , lounge & dining rooms, quality kitchen with stainless steel Blanco appliances and walk-in pantry, big tiled living, ducted heating/cooling/vacuum, double auto garage & 12X5M covered entertaining area.

2/ 21 Kooyonga Gr.

Inspect Thurs & Sat 11-11.30am or by appt. 10 Samantha Drive

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Inspect Sat 3-3.30pm or by appointment

Ideally located only a short stroll from the cafes & boutique shopping of vibrant Main Street these luxurious new townhouses offer 20-21sq. of living with downstairs master bedroo with twin WIR’s & FES, study, deluxe kitchen with s/steel appliances and spacious living/dining room with double doors leading to the paved entertaining area. Internal access from the double garage. Upstairs offers 2 large bedrooms with BIR’s, a stylish central bathroom & generous living area.

2&3 / 4 Beatty Parade

Inspect by appointment

Shop 2, 188-194 Main St Mornington

www.conleyluff.com.au

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1 Tuerong Street, Rye

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THINKING OF SELLING?

THINK CATHY WATSON

10 Vincent Street, Tootgarook

cathy@foreshorerealestate.com.au

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Offers invited - You may be pleasantly surprised Offers are invited for this 41sq rendered brick home positioned on the rise of a natural block of approx.

727m2. Designed to take in the views, this impressive property offers hydronic heating throughout plus s/ system upstairs to ensure your comfort all year round plus tinted windows. Upstairs features stylish open plan living including rumpus room accentuated by jarrah ÀRRULQJ DQG H[WHQVLYH GHFNLQJ

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2283 Point Nepean Road, Rye, Vic 3941

BLAIRGOWRIE 52 Revell Street

$725,000

Come Revel in Revell

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Want to be part of the famous Blaigowrie village lifestyle and beach? That’s easy once you become the new proud owner of this rendered brick home close to the village yet pocketed away. Situated on allotment of approx 1204m2 the property has been renovated to a high standard with nothing left to do unless you want to extend and is ideal for permanent living or as a weekend retreat.

RYE 35 Locksley Road

Offers over $380,000

Rare dress circle opportunity

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CONTACT: Cathy 0400 867 154

cathy@foreshorerealestate.com.au

A rare opportunity is now on offer to those seeking to purchase an exceptional parcel of land in a prime position. With so few chances to secure a fully serviced and cleared premium block within 500m of the beach and shops, yet have the potential to still enjoy a relaxing lifestyle, this 792m2 (approx) allotment has to represent savvy buying. Check it out for yourself - you will have to agree this has to be the best buy on offer today!

CONTACT: Cathy 0400 867 154

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MOUNT MARTHA 28 Sunhill Road EĞŐŽƟĂďůĞ KǀĞƌ Ψϭ͘Ϭϱ ŵŝůůŝŽŶ DKZE/E'dKE ϴ ůůĞďĞůůĂ tĂLJ ΨϳϭϬ͕ϬϬϬ Ͳ ΨϳϲϬ͕ϬϬϬ DKhEd >/ ϵϱ ^ŚŽƩŽŶ ZŽĂĚ EĞŐŽƟĂďůĞ ŽǀĞƌ ΨϮ͘ϲ ŵŝůůŝŽŶ KŶĐĞ /Ŷ ůŝĨĞƟŵĞ ĐƋƵŝƐŝƟŽŶ ϭϲ 'ůŽƌŝŽƵƐ ĐƌĞƐ͊ tŝƚŚŽƵƚ ƋƵĞƐƟŽŶ ƚŚŝƐ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ŵŽƐƚ ƐŝŐŶŝĮĐĂŶƚ ůĂŶĚ ŚŽůĚŝŶŐ ƚŽ ďĞĐŽŵĞ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ŝŶ Dƚ ůŝnjĂ ŝŶ LJĞĂƌƐ͘ ^Ğƚ ŽŶ ĂŶ ŝŶĐƌĞĚŝďůĞ ϭϲ ĂĐƌĞƐ͕ ĂƉƉƌŽdž͕ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ƐĞĐŽŶĚ ĨƌŽŶƚĂŐĞ ƚŽ 'ƌĂŶƚ ZŽĂĚ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ŵĂŐŶŝĮĐĞŶƚ ƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJ ŝƐ ŽŶĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ůĂƌŐĞƐƚ ƌĞŵĂŝŶŝŶŐ ĂĐƌĞĂŐĞƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĂƌĞĂ͘ ^ƚƵŶŶŝŶŐ ĨƌŽŵ ĞǀĞƌLJ ĂŶŐůĞ͕ ƚŚĞ ϰͲďĞĚƌŽŽŵ ŚŽŵĞƐƚĞĂĚ ŝƐ ƐƵƉĞƌď ĂŶĚ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ŵĞƟĐƵůŽƵƐůLJ ďƵŝůƚ ĨƌŽŵ ƌĞĐůĂŝŵĞĚ͕ ŚĂŶĚͲĐůĞĂŶĞĚ ďƌŝĐŬƐ͕ KƌĞŐŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĂůƟĐ ƉŝŶĞ ƟŵďĞƌ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ƚŽ ĐĞĚĂƌ ǁŝŶĚŽǁƐ ĂŶĚ ĚŽŽƌƐ͘ ĞƐŝŐŶĞĚ ĂŚĞĂĚ ŽĨ ŝƚƐ ƟŵĞ͕ ĞǀĞƌLJ ƌŽŽŵ ĞdžƚĞŶĚƐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ǁƌĂƉͲĂƌŽƵŶĚ ǀĞƌŶĂŶĚĂŚ ǁŝƚŚ ŶŽƌƚŚͲĨĂĐŝŶŐ ůŝǀŝŶŐ ĂƌĞĂƐ͕ Ă ŐůŽƌŝŽƵƐ ĨĂŵŝůLJ ůŝǀŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĚŝŶŝŶŐ ƌŽŽŵ ŇŽǁŝŶŐ ƚŽ Ă ƚĞƌƌĂĐĞ ĂŶĚ ĂůĨƌĞƐĐŽ ƉĂǀŝůŝŽŶ͕ Ă ďƌŝůůŝĂŶƚ ƌƵŵƉƵƐ ƌŽŽŵ ƚŚĂƚ ĐůĞǀĞƌůLJ ůŝŶŬƐ ƚŽ Ă ϰͲĐĂƌ ŐĂƌĂŐĞ ƚŽ ĐƌĞĂƚĞ Ă ŚƵŐĞ ƉĂƌƚLJ ƌŽŽŵ͖ ĂŶĚ ĨŽƌŵĂů ƌĞĐĞƉƟŽŶ ƌŽŽŵƐ͘ dŚĞ ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ ŝƐ Ă ĨĞĂƚƵƌĞ ǁŝƚŚ ŝƚƐ KƌĞŐŽŶ ƟŵďĞƌǁŽƌŬ͕ ĂƐ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ŵĂŝŶ ďĂƚŚƌŽŽŵ ǁŝƚŚ ŝƚƐ ĨƌĞĞƐƚĂŶĚŝŶŐ ďĂƚŚ ĂŶĚ ƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞ ƐŚŽǁĞƌ͘ dŚĞ ŵĂŝŶ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵ ŚĂƐ Ă ƐƉĂ ĞŶƐƵŝƚĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞƌĞ͛Ɛ Ă ůĂƌŐĞ ƐƚƵĚLJ͘ dŚĞ ƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ƵƟůŝnjĞĚ ĨŽƌ ůŝǀĞƐƚŽĐŬ ĂŶĚ ĨĞĂƚƵƌĞƐ Ϯ ůĂƌŐĞ ĨĞŶĐĞĚ ƉĂĚĚŽĐŬƐ ĞĂĐŚ ǁŝƚŚ ŚŽůĚŝŶŐ LJĂƌĚƐ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ůĂƌŐĞ ƐŚĞĚ ŝƐ ĚĞƐŝŐŶĞĚ ƚŽ ďĞ ƵƟůŝnjĞĚ ĂƐ Ă ƐƚĂďůĞ ďůŽĐŬ͕ ŝĨ ƐŽ ĚĞƐŝƌĞĚ͘ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ ŚƌŝƐ tŝůƐŽŶ Ϭϰϭϳ ϭϰϳ ϯϬϳ

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ĐŚƌŝƐǁΛŶŽďůĞǁŝůƐŽŶ͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵ

5976 8000

For Sale

17/2a Bentons Road, Mount Martha Beachside Modern Townhouse Beaches and coastal walking tracks across the road and situated in a peaceful location this 3 bedroom townhouse is sure to impress. Open plan living that combines dining/kitchen and overlooks a private and beautifully landscaped courtyard. Kitchen features stainless steel appliances, gas cooking and dishwasher. Second storey comprises 3 bedrooms, 2nd living area and spacious bathroom with shower and bath.

Extras include powder room, ducted gas heating and DLUG with internal access.

Kevin Wright Real Estate is delighted to announce two new appointments to our sales team.

We are pleased to welcome Louise Varigos and Antoinette Schrandt.

For all you real estate needs please contact Louise on 0408 885 982 or Antoinette on 0429 539 882

Price: $450,000 Inspect: &RQWDFW RIÀFH

For Sale

For Sale

For Sale W G NE TIN LIS

19 Dorset Road, Mount Martha Fabulous Family Home

For Sale

119 Seaview Avenue, Safety Beach Seaview at Martha Cove

Absolutely immaculate four bedroom plus study family home set on approx. 900sqm block. Ideal for permanent living or just for holidaying there is lots of natural light beaming into the family room and main living DUHD ZLWK RSHQ ÀUH SODFH DQG RYHUORRNLQJ WKH outside entertaining area and established gardens. Cook up a storm in the gourmet kitchen with Caesar stone bench tops. The two storey home has master living and ensuite upstairs with bay views and natural setting.

Walking distance from Martha Cove Marina and approx. 500 meters from the main foreshore, this luxury townhouse is almost completed. Approx. 27 squares of living comprising of 3 bedrooms plus parents retreat, 2 bathrooms, powder room, 2 separate living areas, Caesar stone kitchen bench tops with tiled splash back, Smeg s/steel appliances, Rinnai 24hr gas HWS, heating with programmable thermostat and s/system air conditioning. Landscaping and fenced with coloured concrete aggregate to front driveway.

Price Guide: $550,000 -$590,000 ,QVSHFW &RQWDFW RIÀFH

Price Guide: $695,000 - $740,000 ,QVSHFW &RQWDFW RIÀFH

1/16-14 Lucerne Avenue, Mornington Gorgeous Beachside Townhouse

For Sale

34 Finlayson Avenue, Mount Martha Un-interrupted Bay and City Views

This gorgeous home has been tastefully GHFRUDWHG ZLWK TXDOLW\ À[WXUHV DQG ÀWWLQJV Approx 24sq. in size with master bedroom, FES & WIR on the ground level that leads into a open plan living area spilling out into alfresco outdoor entertaining area. Gourmet kitchen with granite bench tops, porcelain tiles. Internal access from the double lock up garage.Separate laundry and powder room. Top level, 2 double bedrooms, separate living / study area, main bathroom and spa.

)URP WKH ODUJH EDOFRQ\ HQMR\ PDJQLÀFHQW 180 degree views with un-interrupted bay and city skyline vista that will leave you spellbound. Set on approx 1530 sqm of land the main house offers 2 bedrooms plus rumpus room that could be converted into another two bedrooms. Open style living, renovated kitchen, meals and family room. In-ground pool and outdoor entertaining area. Great holiday home or live comfortably while planning to build your dream home.

Price: On Application Contact: Lina Luppino 0419 571 583

Price: On Application ,QVSHFW &RQWDFW RIÀFH

2/130a Bentons Road,Mount Martha Elegant Townhouse Walk To Everything.

This simply irresistible residence comprises 3 bedrooms with WIR’s, main with ensuite, second large bathroom with bath, shower & vanity, formal lounge, open plan family room, hostess kitchen with Ceaserstone benchtops and stainless steel appliances. Other features include ducted heating, 2 x reverse cycle cooling, delightful courtyard & alfresco area, DLUG with rear access and internal access.

Don’t delay, inspect today and submit your offer!!!

Price: $489,000 ,QVSHFW &RQWDFW RIÀFH

For Sale W G NE TIN LIS

6 Meadow Crest Circuit, Mount Martha Investors, First Home Buyers and Retiree’s Set in an exclusive conclave this 3 bedroom townhouse is real value for money. The main bedroom has full ensuite and BIR’s, further 2 bedrooms have BIR’s, large family bathroom with separate W/C. Kitchen has laminate benchtops, stainless steel appliances, open plan living areas with outdoor pergola! Internal access to DLUG.

Price Guide: $395,000 - $420,000 ,QVSHFW &RQWDFW RIÀFH

jo@kevinwrightcommercial.com.au

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dŚĞ ŝĐŽŶŝĐ ^ŵŽŬĞŚŽƵƐĞ ZĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚ ŽĨ ^ŽƌƌĞŶƚŽ ŝƐ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ŵĂƌŬĞƚ͘ hŶŝƋƵĞůLJ ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ ŝŶ ƉƌŝŵĞ KĐĞĂŶ ĞĂĐŚ ZĚ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŚĂƐ ƐƚŽŽĚ ƚŚĞ ƚĞƐƚ ŽĨ ƟŵĞ ĨŽƌ ǁĞůů ŽǀĞƌ ϮϬ LJĞĂƌƐ͘ ůů ƚŚĞ ďŽdžĞƐ ŽŶ ƚŚŝƐ ŽŶĞ ĂƌĞ ƟĐŬĞĚ͖ ůŽŶŐ ůĞĂƐĞ͕ ĐŚĞĂƉ ƌĞŶƚ͕ ŐƌĞĂƚ ƉƌŽĮƚƐ͕ ĞdžƚĞŶƐŝǀĞ Įƚ ŽƵƚ ĂŶĚ ƐƟůů ƌŽŽŵ ĨŽƌ ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚ͘

ͻ Ϯ ƚŽŝůĞƚƐ͕ ϯ ŽĸĐĞƐ ΘůƵŶĐŚƌŽŽŵ ͻ DŽĚĞƌŶ Įƚ ŽƵƚ͘ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ <ĞǀŝŶ tƌŝŐŚƚ Ϭϰϭϳ ϱϲϰ ϰϱϰ /Ŷ ĐŽŶũƵŶĐƟŽŶ ǁŝƚŚ :ĂĐŽďƐ Θ >ŽǁĞ Ͳ ĞŶŶĞƩƐ ĂǀŝĚ dŽŵƐ Ϭϰϭϴ ϵϵϱ ϯϲϲ

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ ʹ dŽŽƚŐĂƌŽŽŬ

^ĞĂǀŝĞǁ 'ůĂƐƐ

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ KŶ ƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ 'ĂƌLJ ZĂůƉŚ Ϭϰϭϴ ϱϯϱ ϱϬϯ

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϭϲϵ͕ϬϬϬ н ^ s ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ dĂŶLJĂ ^ĐĂŐůŝĂƌŝŶŝ Ϭϰϯϴ Ϯϴϵ ϴϱϵ

Combine your talent & enthusiasm with a great support ŶĞƚǁŽƌŬ ŝŶ Ă ůĞĂĚŝŶŐ ǁŽŵĞŶ͛Ɛ ĮƚŶĞƐƐ ĨƌĂŶĐŚŝƐĞ͘ KƉĞŶŝŶŐ ŝŶ DĂƌĐŚ ůĂƐƚ LJĞĂƌ ƚŚĞ ĐůŝĞŶƚ ďĂƐĞ ŚĂƐ ŐƌŽǁŶ ƋƵŝĐŬůLJ ƚŽ ĂůŵŽƐƚ ϰϬϬ ĂŶĚ ŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞƐ ĞǀĞƌLJ ŵŽŶƚŚ͘ tŝƚŚ ŐƌĞĂƚ ŚŽƵƌƐ͕ ůĂƌŐĞ ŇŽŽƌ ƐƉĂĐĞ͕ ŶĞǁ ĞƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ͕ ĐŚĞĂƉ ƌĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚ ƉƌŽĮƚƐ ƚŚŝƐ ŝƐ ƌĞĂůůLJ Ă ĨĂŶƚĂƐƟĐ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚLJ͘

t E

sĞŶĚŽƌ DƵƐƚ ^Ğůů Ͳ WƌŝĐĞ ZĞĚƵĐĞĚ

EŽ KƉƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ

ůů ƚŚĞ ŚĂƌĚ ǁŽƌŬ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ĚŽŶĞ ŝŶ ƐĞƫŶŐ ƵƉ ƚŚŝƐ ĐŽŶĐƌĞƚĞ ƉŽůŝƐŚŝŶŐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ͘ ƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚ ƚǁŽ LJĞĂƌƐ ĂŐŽ͕ ƚŚĞ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŝƐ ďĞŝŶŐ ƐŽůĚ ŽŶ Ă ǁĂůŬ ŝŶ ǁĂůŬ ŽƵƚ ďĂƐŝƐ͘ /ŶĐůƵĚĞĚ ŝƐ Ă ĨƵůůLJ ƐŝŐŶ ǁƌŝƩĞŶ &ŽƌĚ dƌĂŶƐŝƚ ǀĂŶ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŽŽůƐ͕ ŐƌŝŶĚĞƌƐ͕ ĞƚĐ͘ KǁŶĞƌ ǁŝůůŝŶŐ ƚŽ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂů ƚƌĂŝŶŝŶŐ ƚŽ ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů ƉƵƌĐŚĂƐĞƌ͘

dŚŝƐ ǀĞƌLJ ďƵƐLJ ƐƚĂŶĚͲĂůŽŶĞ ŵŝůŬ ďĂƌ ͬ ŵŝdžĞĚ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ͻ dŽƚĂů ƐŝnjĞ ϭϮϮƐƋŵ ƐĞƌǀŝĐŝŶŐ ůŽĐĂů dŽŽƚŐĂƌŽŽŬ ĂŶĚ ƐƵƌƌŽƵŶĚŝŶŐ ĂƌĞĂƐ ĨŽƌ ǁĞůů ŽǀĞƌ ͻ ŝƌ ĐŽŶĚŝƟŽŶŝŶŐ ϰϬ LJĞĂƌƐ͘ ƵƌƌĞŶƚ ŽǁŶĞƌ ŚĂƐ ƚŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ƌƵŶŶŝŶŐ ůŝŬĞ ĐůŽĐŬǁŽƌŬ ͻ ĂLJ ǀŝĞǁƐ ĂŶĚ ŝƐ ƌĞĂĚLJ ƚŽ ŵŽǀĞ ŽŶ͘ 'ƌĞĂƚ ůĞĂƐĞ ƚĞƌŵƐ͕ ĐŚĞĂƉ ƌĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ŚƵŐĞ ƚĂŬŝŶŐƐ͘ KǁŶĞƌ ǁŝůůŝŶŐ ƚŽ ƚƌŝĂů

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϴϱ͕ϬϬϬ t/tK ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ ZƵƐƐĞůů DƵƌƉŚLJ ϬϰϬϳ ϴϯϵ ϭϴϰ

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϮϮϱ͕ϬϬϬ н ^ s ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ ZƵƐƐĞůů DƵƌƉŚLJ ϬϰϬϳ ϴϯϵ ϭϴϰ

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ ΨϮϱϬ͕ϬϬϬ н ^ s ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ ZƵƐƐĞůů DƵƌƉŚLJ ϬϰϬϳ ϴϯϵ ϭϴϰ

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϳϱ͕ϬϬϬ н ^ s ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ dĂŶLJĂ ^ĐĂŐůŝĂƌŝŶŝ Ϭϰϯϴ Ϯϴϵ ϴϱϵ

s W> / E > ^ >

t ZĂǁ ^ƵŐĂƌ

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ ʹ ZŽƐĞďƵĚ

ƌĂŶĚ EĞǁ /Ŷ ƌŽŵĂŶĂ

ĂůůŝŶŐ ůů &ŽŽĚŝĞƐ

dŚŝƐ ďĞĂĐŚ ĞŶĚ ĐĂĨĠ ǀĞƌLJ ǁĞůů ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶĞĚ ŝŶ DĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ĐŽŵĞƐ ŝŐ͕ ďŽůĚ ĂŶĚ ďƌĂŶĚ ŶĞǁ ŝƐ ƚŚŝƐ ƐŽŽŶ ƚŽ ďĞ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚĞĚ ƌĞƚĂŝů ƐƉĂĐĞ 'ƌĞĂƚ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚLJ ƚŽ ƐĞĐƵƌĞ ƚŚŝƐ ƵŶŝƋƵĞ ĐĂĨĠͬƉƌŽǀĞĚŽƌĞ ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ŐŽŽĚ ƐŝnjĞĚ ĐŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂů ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ͕ ŶĞĂƌ ŶĞǁ Įƚ ŽƵƚ ĂŶĚ Ă ŽĨ ĂƉƉƌŽdž ϭϰϱƐƋŵ͘/ĚĞĂůůLJ ƐƵŝƚĞĚ ƚŽ ŝŶǀĞƐƚŽƌƐ Žƌ ŽǁŶĞƌ ŽƉĞƌĂƚŽƌƐ ŝŶ ĚŝƌĞĐƚůLJ ŽƉƉŽƐŝƚĞ ƚŚĞ ďĞĂĐŚ ŽŶ Wƚ EĞƉĞĂŶ ZĚ͘ dŚŝƐ ůŝĐĞŶĐĞĚ ĐĂĨĠ ƌŽĂƌŝŶŐ ƚƌĂĚĞ͘ KǁŶĞƌƐ ŐŽŝŶŐ ŽǀĞƌƐĞĂƐ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞ ƋƵŝĐŬ ƐĂůĞ͘ dĂŬŝŶŐƐ ƚŚĞ ŚŽƐƉŝƚĂůŝƚLJ͕ ƌĞƚĂŝů Žƌ ĐŽƌƉŽƌĂƚĞ ƐĞĐƚŽƌƐ͘ ĞŶũŽLJƐ ƐƚƌŽŶŐ͕ ƌĞŐƵůĂƌ ĐůŝĞŶƚĞůĞ͕ ƐŽůŝĚ ƚĂŬŝŶŐƐ͕ ŐƌĞĂƚ ůĞĂƐĞ ƚĞƌŵƐ ĂƉƉƌŽdž͘ Ψϴ͕ϬϬϬƉǁ ǁŝƚŚ ůŽŶŐ ƚĞƌŵ ůĞĂƐĞ͘ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚLJ ƚŽ ĨƵƌƚŚĞƌ ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞ͘ dŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŝƐ ĞdžƚƌĞŵĞůLJ ǁĞůů ƉƌŝĐĞĚ ƚŽ ƐĞůů ĂƐ ǀĞŶĚŽƌƐ ĂƌĞ ŵŽǀŝŶŐ ŽŶ ƚŽ ŽƚŚĞƌ ǀĞŶƚƵƌĞƐ͘

WƌŝĐĞ KŶ ƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ <ĞǀŝŶ tƌŝŐŚƚ Ϭϰϭϳ ϱϲϰ ϰϱϰ

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ ʹ DŽƵŶƚ DĂƌƚŚĂ

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϱϯϬ͕ϬϬϬ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ ZƵƐƐĞůů DƵƌƉŚLJ ϬϰϬϳ ϴϯϵ ϭϴϰ

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ Ψϵϱ͕ϬϬϬ н ^ s ŽŶƚĂĐƚ ZƵƐƐĞůů DƵƌƉŚLJ ϬϰϬϳ ϴϯϵ ϭϴϰ

&Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ Ͳ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ ʹ ZŽƐĞďƵĚ

U OF ND FE ER R

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ ʹ DŽďŝůĞ ƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ

KŶĞ ŽĨ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ͛Ɛ ůŽŶŐĞƐƚ ĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚ ŚĂŝƌ ƐĂůŽŶ ŝƐ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ŵĂƌŬĞƚ͕ ƚŚĞ ƌĞŶƚ ŝƐ ĐŚĞĂƉ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ŝƐ ŐƌĞĂƚ͕ ϭϬ ĐƵƫŶŐ ƐƚĂƟŽŶƐ ĂŶĚ ƌŽŽŵ ĨŽƌ ďĞĂƵƚLJ͘ dŚŝƐ ŝƐ ĂŶ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚLJ ŶŽƚ ƚŽ ďĞ ŵŝƐƐĞĚ͘ WƌŝĐĞĚ ƚŽ ƐĞůů͘

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ ʹ ƌŽŵĂŶĂ

E

E dŚĞ 'ĂƌůŝĐ <ŝƐƐ ZĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚ ŽĨ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ ŝƐ ĂŶ ĂǁĂƌĚ ǁŝŶŶŝŶŐ ƌĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚ Θ ĞĂƐŝůLJ ŽŶĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ďĞƐƚ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ WĞŶŝŶƐƵůĂ͘ ƵƌƌĞŶƚůLJ ŽƉĞƌĂƟŶŐ ŽŶůLJ ϱ ůƵŶĐŚĞƐ ĂŶĚ ϰ ĚŝŶŶĞƌƐ Ɖǁ ĐůŽƐĞĚ ĨŽƌ ϱ ǁĞĞŬƐ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚ ƚŚĞ LJĞĂƌ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŚĂƐ ƉůĞŶƚLJ ŽĨ ƐĐŽƉĞ ƚŽ ŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞ ƚŚĞ ĂůƌĞĂĚLJ ŚĞĂůƚŚLJ ƉƌŽĮƚƐ͘ ZĞĂůŝƐƟĐĂůůLJ ƉƌŝĐĞĚ Ͳ ĮƌƐƚ ƟŵĞ ŽīĞƌĞĚ͘

ͻ ϲ ŽĸĐĞƐ ͻ ƐƚĂī ĂŵĞŶŝƟĞƐ ͻ ƚĞƌƌŝĮĐ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ

>ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϮϱϰϬ ƉĐŵ н '^d н K' ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ dĂŶLJĂ ^ĐĂŐůŝĂƌŝŶŝ Ϭϰϯϴ Ϯϴϵ ϴϱϵ

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ ʹ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ

KŶĞ KĨ dŚĞ ĞƐƚ

,Ăŝƌ 'ĞŶĞƌĂƟŽŶ

KĸĐĞ ^ƉĂĐĞ &Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ

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&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ ʹ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ

KƌŝŐŝŶĂů ŽǁŶĞƌ ŚĂƐ ĚĞĐŝĚĞĚ ƚŽ ƌĞƟƌĞ ĂŌĞƌ Ϯϲ LJĞĂƌƐ͊ ^ƚƌŽŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŶƐŝƐƚĞŶƚ ƚĂŬŝŶŐƐ ƚŚŝƐ ŽŶĞ ŵĂŶ ƐŚŽǁ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƐ Ă ǀĞƌLJ ƐŽůŝĚ ŝŶĐŽŵĞ͕ ĞƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ sĞŚŝĐůĞ ŝŶĐůƵƐŝǀĞ͘ EŽƚ ƚŽ ďĞ ŵŝƐƐĞĚ͘

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ ʹ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ

&Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ ʹ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ

U OF ND FE ER R

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ ʹ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ WĞŶŝŶƐƵůĂ

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϲϯϱ͕ϬϬϬ н ^ s ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ ZƵƐƐĞůů DƵƌƉŚLJ ϬϰϬϳ ϴϯϵ ϭϴϰ

Price Reduced

ZĞĐĞƐƐŝŽŶ WƌŽŽĨ EŝĐŚĞ ƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ

'ƌĞĂƚ >ŽĐĂƟŽŶ Ͳ KƉƉŽƐŝƚĞ ĞĂĐŚ

/ĚĞĂů >ŽĐĂƟŽŶ

&ƌĞĞŚŽůĚ &ĂĐƚŽƌLJͬKĸĐĞ ^ƉĂĐĞ

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INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL

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Easy to run

Salon style WELL located in trendy Red Hill, this salon has great views and good parking areas. There are 6 stations and 2 basins, a beauty room, laundry and staff room.

The business is run with one full-time apprentice and the current operator, who wishes to retire. Trading hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 8am to 1pm. There are seven years left on the lease.

THIS stand-alone kiosk on the Kmart side of Bayside Shopping Centre is less than 12 months old and has near-new equipment. There is table seating for 34 and opening hours are from 9am seven days a week. The business is managed part-time and has one full-time and three part-time staff members.

Cafe, FRANKSTON Price: $130,000 + SAV Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Graham Haddock, 0417 360 963

Hair Salon, RED HILL Price: $49,950 + SAV Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston Agent: Graham Haddock, 0417 360 963

Business Sales Specialists www.latessabusiness.com.au

50 Playne Street Frankston

Tel: (03) 9781 1588 FLORIST & GIFTS

COFFEE LOUNGE

CLEANING SERVICE

Telecommunications & electronics, computing & entertainment, Optus mobile & broadband contracts. Well presented in main street, 24/7 security system, 5 ½ days.

Time for a change of scenery?

Beautifully presented shop in main street of Yarrawonga. Ready for a quick sale as new owner ÂżQGV KHUVHOI QRW VXLWHG WR WKH business.

Very attractive little cafĂŠ in good location with cheap rent. Seats 10 inside & 12 outside. Trades 7 days 9am to 5pm.

WILL SELL QUICKLY!

Residential & commercial, also does property maintenance. Major contracts in place. Owner works app 15 hrs pw, sub-contractors available. Mostly on Peninsula, Business Award winner.

NOW $30,000 + sav

$50,000 + sav

$60,000 + sav

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RETAIL ELECTRONICS

Niche market selling whole & organic foods inc fruit & veges, supplements etc. Seating for 12 in/6 out. Main road, well known to locals & passing trade. 5 ½ days.

New lease neg.

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CAFĂ&#x2030; & ORGANIC FOODS

$60,000 + sav

FRUIT & VEG RETAIL Keen vendors returning overseas need to sell. Ideally located in busy Frankston CBD, has coolroom, truck for market. Est around 40 yrs, trades 6 days.

New lease available.

$65,500 + sav

NOW $65,000 + sav

BEAUTY, NAILS & HAIR

CLEANING SERVICE

CLEANING

CAFE

FRESH FISH SHOP

Popular Indian/Pakistani cuisine, dine in or takeaway. Seats 20 in/10 out. Easy to run with 2 staff.

Well equipped kitchen with walk in coolroom. Huge potential to increase T/O with more opening hours.

Currently managed, very attractive, IXOO\ FRPSXWHULVHG TXDOLÂżHG VWDII 8 beauty rooms & waiting room.

Assured income from sub-tenants.

No competition.

Services one main customer every day of the year, vendor works 28 hrs pw, 3 subcontractors. Stock inc. Plenty of potential for more work. Vendor retiring.

Est 28 yrs, home based. Servicing Westernport side of Peninsula, Defence housing, commercial RIÂżFHV 5HDO (VWDWH HWF $OO necessary equipment, vendor assistance.

Located in shopping centre with no opposition.

Very good equipment including coolroom, seats 25 in & 15 out.

Suit husband & wife team.

Now relocated from the jetty to large premises with huge frontage. )UHVK ÂżVK GHOLYHUHG GD\V D ZHHN DQG ÂżOOHWHG RQ SUHPLVHV *RRG long lease, owner will train. Urgent sale due to ill health.

Urgent Sale - Lets Negotiate

NOW $72,000 inc. stock

$79,000

$90,000 inc. stock

$91,500 + sav

HAIR SALON

COFFEE LOUNGE

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FISH & CHIPS

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Near new, bright, clean â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all the hard work has been done. New equipment, coolroom and freezer. 6 days from 11am. Long lease options

Well set up factory close to many car yards, some of which are major clients. Always busy, bookings essential, prices range from $25 to $280. Short hours â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 days 8am to 4pm.

HEALTH FOODS *UHDW ORFDWLRQ RQ JURXQG Ă&#x20AC;RRU RI S/C, very well stocked with food & supplements, franchise fees cover advertising and admin. +XJH SURÂżWV DYH 7 2 LQ H[FHVV of $1M.

Well established in large modern s/ centre. Hair & beauty, rents out manicurist space. Fully managed, 5 full time staff, good marketing systems in place. Full assistance offered.

Purpose built, wonderful appearance, All repairs inc truck, trailer & marine, split level, good equipment, lovely LQ ODUJH IDFWRU\ ZLWK KRLVW *RRG kitchen. Mainly coffee & cakes, GLVSOD\ URRP RIÂżFH 2QO\ RQH corner location with huge frontage. in Frankston & surrounds doing 19 tables. Nothing to be done.

Interlock. Long standing clients inc corps. Ozone safe air-con service.

NOW $110,000 + sav

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CAFE

$98,000 + sav

$120,000 + sav

BEAUTY SALON / SPA

GENERAL STORE

CONTINENTAL DELI/CAFE

LICENSED PIZZA

Multi award winning, 95% rebooking rate. Fully equipped, has website. Fully air-conditioned, computer system. 6 treatment rooms. Must see! .

Franchise in busy Bayside S/C, modern & attractive shop. Healthy options such as sandwiches, light lunches, drinks etc. P & L shows JRRG 7 2 ÂżJXUHV JRRG FDVK Ă&#x20AC;RZ

In the heart of beautiful San Remo. Main road with good bay views, seats 30 in & 16 out. Rear courtyard, front eatery section with well laid out kitchen, staff SDUNLQJ 3URÂżWDEOH

Milk bar lines, some takeaways.

Large double storey 3 bdm residence in high density residential area with captured market. Spacious shop est 20+ years.

*RRG ORFDWLRQ QHDU IRRG FRXUW LQ busy S/C. Well equipped & very well SUHVHQWHG *RRG FDVK Ă&#x20AC;RZ VKRZLQJ JRRG WXUQRYHU DQG SURÂżW ÂżJXUHV 6HDWV 20+ in cafe section.

Close to beach & park in busy Main St. High capacity oven does 60 pizzas per hour, excellent equipment only 2 ½ yrs old.

Seats 24 in & 20 out. Commercial kitchen. No deliveries.

$140,000 + sav

$140,000 + sav

$145,000 + sav

COIN LAUNDRY

GENERAL STORE

GIFTS & HOMEWARES

LICENSED CAFE

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

Only one in Mooroopna. Opens 7 days, services 5 ½ days. Well presented and well equipped.

11 washers and 8 gas dryers.

Horse/animal blankets etc service growing constantly

Very busy well known store in country Vic town, only one in the area. Newsagency, bottle store, sandwich bar. 2 large coolrooms, storage area, garage, function/ dining room. 4 BR house attached.

Well known business in Main St Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ton. Well stocked & beautifully presented, one of the Peninsulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourites. Australian products plus imports from Indonesia and China.

Nepean Hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;way opposite beach.

Seating for 80+, licensed indoors & deck area. Extensive equipment, trades 7 days, well staffed with good systems in place.

Beautifully presented, all modern refrigeration, prime position in award winning S/C. Large 10 tonne truck for market inc. Plenty of prep area and rear space for truck & forklift to work.

$185,000

NOW $225,000 + sav

$299,000 + sav

$300,000 + sav

$350,000 + sav

NOW $360,000 + sav

TRAILER MANUFACTURE

LAUNDROMAT

BUSINESS & FREEHOLD

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

BUSINESS & FREEHOLD

KENNELS & CATTERY

Indian cafĂŠ/takeaway with 2 storey 4 bdm unit within walking distance.

Well equipped, well presented business with commercial kitchen & walk-in coolroom. Seats up to 50.

Long established with long serving staff. All manner of products from artwork & design stage. In house printing, in house kiln, digital laser. &RQÂżGHQWLDOLW\ DSSOLHV

½ acre with 3 bdm B/V home and brick shop on main road. Selling ¿VKLQJ WDFNOH EDLW ERDW VWRUDJH right on waterway/main street.

5 year old fully indoor boarding kennels and cattery, property approx 4.5 acres. Fully automated irrigation, heating and cooling.

Home with pool & entertainment DUHD &RQÂżGHQWLDOLW\ DSSOLHV

$125,000 w.i.w.o.

SECOND HAND DEALER Pawnbroker. Large shop in great location very well stocked, all included in price. Selling at VWRFN ÂżWWLQJV YDOXH RQO\ GXH WR personal circumstances. %$5*$,1 %8<

$130,000 + sav

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20 washers, 15 dryers, Well established with many repeat commercial ironing equipment. customers inc clubs, tradies, Open 7 days with service offered councils & Fire Authorities. Very well equipped & all included. Also 5 ½ days. Long lease, great T/O, do repairs. Needs to be relocated. Attached residence inc in monthly rental. No competition in town.

W NE

$390,000 + sav

$449,000 + sav

$550,000 + sav

$750,000 + sav

BUSINESS: $150,000 + sav FREEHOLD: $800,000 + GST if applicable

W NE

$120,000 + sav

THAI TAKEAWAY

$100,000 + sav

W NE

$120,000 + sav

FOOD COURT TAKEAWAY

NOW $100,000 + sav

$150,000 + sav

$2.5 million + sav

Tony Latessa: 0412 525 151

No. 1 REIV Accredited Business Agent in Victoria 27 years selling experience based on honesty and reliability REIV Business Brokers Committee Member

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89 Seaview Avenue Safety Beach

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1a Dahlia Street Dromana

Safety Beach

Opportunity Awaits - Close To Waters Edge

Majestic City, Mt. Martha & Port Phillip Bay Views

Motivated Seller - Must Off Load

So Close To Everything

Easy walking distance just 400ms(approx) to the Safety Beach foreshore and boat ramp is this incredible opportunity to acquire a lovely weekend retreat which could become a multi-dwelling townhouse development in the future(STCA).

Upstairs features open plan lounge/dining/kitchen with a bathroom and balcony. Split a/c, great storage shed and fully fenced. A very unique position and a very rare offering.

Auction This Saturday 25th February at 2.30pm Wed & Sat 2-2.30pm Inspect Contact 03 5987 3233

Positioned brilliantly at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac this incredible, fully renovated home has style, space, character and warmth. Two large entertainment balconies to enjoy the bay and lights. 3-4 bedrooms, study/home office, 3 bathrooms, 3 toilets and spacious open plan living/kitchen/ meals, master bedroom upstairs. Lots of storage and cupboard space. Huge workshop area underneath.

Auction Saturday 10th March at 12.00pm Inspect: Sat & Sun 1-1.30pm Contact 03 5987 3233

Inspect ASAP! Surprising inside is this stunning home set upon 403sqm (approx) of easy to maintain land. Virtually brand new, completely private and designed to capture every degree sunlight this home would make an ideal purchase for a first home buyer, retiree or astute investor. 3 bedrooms, semi ensuite from master, split reverse a/c, bright, light and airy. An excellent addition to your investment portfolio.

Auction Saturday 10th March at 2.00pm Sat 12-12.30pm Inspect Contact 03 5987 3233

Buy now and be in for Summer! Gorgeous, cute yet totally practical bathing box. Great position, Fish & Chips, Pizza, 7- Eleven, parking & wash room, all within 50 metres. Totally re-built less than 10 years ago with c/b roof; this is a great and very affordable opportunity to buy foreshore heritage.

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$319,000

By Appointment 03 5987 3233

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This BV home boasts 3 bedrooms; master with FES & WIR, other 2 bedrooms with BIRs, good size living, kitchen and dining areas, s/system heating and cooling and a great covered entertaining deck. This property will make a great investment, holiday or permanent home, securely tenanted until August 2012 and on land size of approx. 695sqm with potential for further development STCA.

This home is centrally located and is within minutes walking distance to the beach and very close to the new Martha Cove marina precinct. On an allotment of 830sqm (approx) this rendered home consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 living areas, dining, spacious bathroom, double garage and a double carport. Walk to the beach less than 800 metres away. Plenty of land to kick a football or for the family pets or to develop.

Set just a short stroll to the beach and shops is this stunning single level town home with many pleasing features. Be the first to acquire this stunning home and you won’t be disappointed. The position is excellent, you can even sell your car. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms including ensuite from master, lovely open plan living with s/s appliances in kitchen, trendy polished timber floor, evaporative cooling and gas ducted heating. Just one of two units on the block.

Set in a quiet and private court setting this lovely home is just a mere 600m (approx) from the beach and the Dromana shopping strip. This very neat and tidy home features sun filled rooms and wide open living spaces. Three spacious bedrooms, master with FES, two separate living areas, open plan kitchen/meals/living, GDH and ample bench space in kitchen. Solar electricity, double remote garage, landscaped, easy to maintain gardens.

Price Inspect Contact

Price Inspect Contact

Price Inspect Contact

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$419,000

By Appointment 03 5987 3233

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Super Close To The Beach - Hot Position

Motivated Seller

Stunning Home In A Stunning Setting

Style, Sophistication & Sure To Impress

Ready, set, go!!! Be quick to view this ideally located home just a short walk to the foreshore, public transport and yacht club.

Recently refurbished, the home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, spacious open plan living, room for 4-5 vehicles, an excellent storage shed and a circular drive way. With million dollar water front homes selling just across the road this trendy beach pad is a must see. Set within an area yet to reach its full potential, the last piece of the puzzle is you - so call now!

Price $485,000

By Appointment Inspect Contact 03 5987 3233

One look at the magical views that this property has and you’ll fall in love with all it has to offer. Boasting a huge master bedroom with parents retreat and ensuite, kitchen with stainless euro appliances with big meals area. Gas heating + coonara + R/C split A/C. Two large separate living areas plus formal dining room or study, upstairs/downstairs outdoor entertaining areas with Port Phillip bay views as well as rural views of Dromana & Red Hill.

From this character filled home you are walking distance to pristine sands, parklands and the Martha Cove marina precinct. With immaculate presentation throughout there are generous amounts of space for entertaining and family living. Situated in a private cul-de-sac and featuring a master bedroom with FES, 4 bedrooms with BIR’s, formal & informal dining zones and two huge living areas. 22 squares (approx) in size, evaporative cooling, dishwasher.

Uniquely designed and positioned in a picturesque setting is this contemporary family home set on over 834sqm approx of land.

Huge open plan living, sun filled rooms and gorgeous Port Phillip Bay views. The renovated home features polished timber floors, 3 spacious bedrooms, ensuite from master, open plan living/meals/ kitchen which opens out onto a large entertainment balcony with view as far as the eye can see. Huge 4 car garage.

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$495,000 plus

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$569,000

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Walk To The Beach

Location, Lifestyle & Luxury

This home is positioned in a highly regarded blue ribbon dress circle location and will be the first time sold since being owner built. With comprehensive bay vistas from upstairs, the home is ideal for a family or weekenders.

Approx. 9 years young and with approx. 30sq of living, 4 large bedrooms, master and ensuite, dishwasher, double remote garage with access to the backyard via the garage.

You are located within walking distance to the pristine sands of Safety Beach with a walkway at the end of the street. With immaculate presentation this 35sq approx two storey home is situated on approx 641sqm and boasting 4 bedrooms, master with full ensuite and WIR, other bedrooms with BIRs, open plan modern kitchen/dining/ living with another two living areas there is plenty of room for the whole family.

Located among mature trees and acreage properties this luxuriously renovated 3 bedroom + study home has upstairs master bedroom with FES. Downstairs comprises the of formal dining & living area, newly renovated kitchen with s/steel appliances inc. dishwasher and second living area. With a neutral colour scheme and sleek modern appearance this home truly is a work of art.

Just under 1000sqm of prime land opposite the beach ready for further development (STCA). The current brick veneer dwelling has been very well maintained and features three bedrooms and a bathroom with combined lounge and dining and separate kitchen.

The home has a flat roof, so going upwards is an option and there is plenty of space on the flat block that measures 15m x 65m.

Plenty of options here to sub-divide, re-build, go up or extend.

Price Inspect Contact

Price Inspect Contact

Price Inspect Contact

Price Inspect Contact

$695,000 plus

By Appointment 03 5987 3233

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$699,000

By Appointment 03 5987 3233

193 Point Nepean Road, Dromana VIC 3936

SOUTHERN PENINSULA NEWS realestate 21 February 2012

$750,000 - $790,000

By Appointment 03 5987 3233

Prime Position

$1,195,000

By Appointment 03 5987 3233

NEWS DESK

Deadly fungus on peninsula

By Mike Hast ONE of the most destructive plant diseases to invade Australia has been found at a nursery in Rosebud, the first occurrence in Victoria.

Myrtle rust is a fungus that has the potential to harm nursery and forestry industries as well as public parks, gardens and native forests.

The Department of Primary Industries says the “destructive plant disease” was found at the retail nursery.

It is DPI policy to not identify where plants diseases are found.

A spokesman for the department, Alan Everett, said if locations of nurseries were publicised, there was a greater chance DPI would not be told about outbreaks of disease.

It is not known how the fungus arrived in Victoria, but tiny spores of myrtle rust are easily spread on contaminated plant material, equipment, vehicles, clothing and shoes, as well as by animals, wind and water.

After the initial discovery, diseased plants were found at other peninsula

nurseries and in at least five private gardens, including at Rosebud, Mornington, Mt Eliza and Somerville.

A Mt Eliza resident discovered suspected myrtle rust in a pot plant and was surprised at the speed with which DPI officers arrived at the property and took the plant away for testing, which confirmed the disease.

DPI incident controller Gordon Berg said on community radio station RPP earlier this month that myrtle rust was very easily spread.

“It is not surprising it has reached Victoria,” he said on RPP’s Environment Show.

Mr Berg said the disease was first detected in Australia on the NSW central coast near Gosford in April 2010, had spread to far north Queensland and now Victoria, and been found on more than 150 different plant species.

It is thought to have come from South America.

Last April, officers of Nursery and Garden Industry Australia told a federal government committee that myrtle

rust had become “probably the biggest threat to Australia’s ecosystem”.

In December 2010, the Myrtle Rust National Management Group agreed it was not technically feasible to eradicate the disease.

Myrtle rust (Uredo rangelii) affects plants when its distinctive yellow to orange-coloured spores land on shoots, leaves, buds and fruits.

Leaves become distorted and die.

Badly affected young plants are stunted and can perish.

Mr Berg said under the right conditions, it could slow regeneration of the Victoria’s native forests after harvesting or bushfire and even change forest biodiversity.

“DPI should be notified immediately of any plants suspected of being infected with myrtle rust.”

All members of the Myrtaceae plant family are potential hosts.

It attacks young, soft, actively growing leaves, shoot tips and young stems, as well as the fruits and flowers.

Plants at risk include gum trees,

bottlebrush, tea tree, lilly pilly, paperbark, myrtle, guava, midyim, rose apple, brush box and New Zealand Christmas bush.

Plants not affected include roses, fruit trees, vegetables, camellias, grevilleas, crepe myrtle and wattles.

“The first signs of myrtle rust infection are tiny raised spots that are brown to grey, often with red-purple haloes.

Up to 14 days after infection, the spots produce masses of distinctive yellow or orange spores.”

As at the end of January, the Department of Primary Industries said it had found myrtle rust at 22 sites involving 100 properties, mainly at production nurseries and wholesale outlets in and around metropolitan Melbourne.

The majority of detections came after DPI traced the movement of myrtle rust host material from infected premises.

One of the region’s leading conservation groups, Southern Peninsula Indigenous Flora and Fauna Association, said plant ecologists were warned in

2010 that myrtle rust posed a threat.

“It has been found in Rosebud as well as Devon Meadows, Essendon, Frankston South, Langwarrin, Somerville, Gembrook near forest, Kilsyth, Lorne near forest, Lynbrook, Oakleigh, Thomastown and Werribee,” a spokesman said.

“If myrtle rust killed plantation timber forests, pressure will be put on government to log native forests. Plantation forests, which lack diversity, could be rapidly affected.”  To report suspected myrtle rust, call DPI on 1800 084 881 or email photos and a contact phone number and the plant’s location to: plant.protection@ dpi.vic.gov.au To avoid spreading the disease, do not touch, move or collect samples of the suspect plant.

More information about myrtle rust can be found on the DPI website: www.dpi.vic.gov.au

Plants found with myrtle rust VICTORIA is maintaining import restrictions on myrtle rust host material from NSW and Queensland.

Myrtle rust has been found on the following species in Victoria: Acmena smithii – Lilly pilly.

Agonis flexuosa – Willow myrtle.

Backhousia citriodora – Lemon-scented myrtle.

Lophomyrtus x ralphii – Black stallion.

Metrosideros carminea – Red rata.

Metrosideros collina – Fiji Christmas bush.

Metrosideros excelsa – New Zealand Christmas bush.

Myrtus communis – The fungus killing melaleuca leaves.

Common myrtle.

Syzygium australe – Lilly pilly or scrub cherry.

Syzygium paniculatum – Dwarf magenta cherry.

The Department of Primary Industries says more than 120 nursery industry and 40 local government staff have been trained by the department to identify and manage myrtle rust.

Plant experts are deeply concerned about the fungus striking plants in the Myrtaceae or myrtle family, which has 27 sub-groups such as eucalyptus (gum trees), melaleuca (tea trees and paperbarks) and callistemon (bottlebrushes). About 70-80 per cent of Australian native trees are Myrtaceae.

Deadly spores: Myrtle rust on a sleeve shows how easily it spreads. Pictures: DPI and SPIFFA

Leaf killer: Left, the fungus in its early stages on a lilly pilly leaf (Syzygium) and, right, more advanced infestation on the leaf of black stallion (Lophomyrtus).

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Rare parrot stalls Traveller: Australian grayling have been tracked going downstream to breed in the Bunyip River estuary in Western Port.

Bunyip provides fish facts RADIO transmitters have tracked native fish heading down a river to breed in a Western Port estuary.

Researchers from the Department of Sustainability and Environment’s Arthur Rylah Institute used modern technology to provide groundbreaking insights into the migration and breeding habits of the mysterious and threatened Australian grayling (Prototroctes maraena) fish.

The study traced Australian grayling swimming towards the mouth of the Bunyip River near Tooradin.

“The research on the Australian grayling in the Bunyip River near Koo Wee Rup was aiming to determine where they migrate to and what triggers migration and spawning,” fish ecologist Wayne Koster said.

“The findings plug substantial gaps in our knowledge of the species’ movement and spawning behaviours that have previously limited our ability to develop targeted management strategies for the grayling.

“We found for the first time that Australian grayling undertook rapid, long-distance, downstream migrations to spawn in autumn, in response to in-

creased stream flows. Some fish travelled up to 40 kilometres within a few days to the lower reaches of the river.”

The work involved surgically implanting 20mm-long acoustic transmitters into adult fish to trace their movements throughout the Bunyip River.

“The study has also identified specific breeding grounds, in fresh water just upstream of the estuary,” Mr Koster said.

“The information will assist the managers of our rivers as they make decisions on the use of environmental flows and other conservation initiatives for Australian grayling.”

The researchers used fine mesh nets to capture Australian grayling eggs (about 1mm in diameter) and used genetic testing to confirm identification.

“The research found that if flows decreased, the fish would stop their downstream migration, before recommencing migration when the flows resumed,” Mr Koster said.

“These results show that loss of natural stream flows and barriers to movement can be especially detrimental to Australian grayling populations.”

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By Mike Hast STEFAN Borzecki shakes his head as he walks through bushland near his marina at Yaringa, which he wants to expand from 600 to 1000 wet and dry berths for recreational boats.

“The orange-bellied parrot hasn’t been seen here since 1987,” he says, pointing to saltmarsh near the waters of Western Port.

At what stage do we as a nation set aside growth and development, and all that goes with it including the creation of jobs, for creatures and plants that are critically endangered, he asks.

“I’ve spent close to $1 million on studies covering Aboriginal heritage, flora and fauna, economic viability, acid sulphate soils, coastal hazards relating to predicted sea level rise, water circulation, landscape and fire risk, and an environment management plan.

“An expanded marina would generate 200 jobs, and we sure need these after the loss of jobs at BlueScope in Hastings last year when the company closed the hot strip mill.”

Mr Borzecki’s expansion plans, which include 180 holiday apartments beside a proposed new marina arm on his land and Crown land, made national news when The Australian newspaper, ABC radio news and other outlets reported a rare parrot was holding up the $50 million project.

“I’ve done my best to meet the requirements of the federal government’s EPBC Act [Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999],” he told The News during an inspection of the site.

Mr Borzecki says he has become the meat in the sandwich as pro-development and pro-conservation forces battle it out over the fate of rare species, with the almost extinct orange-bellied parrot the symbol this time around of what has occurred in Australia since European settlement 224 years ago.

Australia has the world’s worst record for species loss says the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

The parrot is one of the world’s rarest birds and the rarest in Australia with about 50 birds estimated to be left in the wild. A recovery plan was produced in 1984 and about 200 birds have been bred in captive breeding programs.

But the parrot, known as the OBP in the bird and conservation worlds, faces a multitude of threats including loss of habitat, disease, loss of genetic variation, storms during migration, and destruction of nest sites, eggs and chicks by fire.

They are killed by feral cats in Tasmania, foxes and cats on the mainland, and European starlings compete vigorously with them for nest sites.

In 2006, Liberal government Environment Minister Ian Campbell cited the parrot as a reason to refuse a $200 million wind farm at Bald Hills in south Gippsland.

Two weeks ago, the federal Opposition’s Environment spokesman, Greg Hunt – who has an office in Hastings and is the MP for Flinders – weighed in to the debate.

He reportedly said the marina project

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He told ABC radio: “There is no parrot, there hasn’t been a parrot for five years, for 10 years, for 15, for 20, or even for a quarter of a century.

“When projects which will deliver 200 jobs are stopped for reasons not of a dead parrot but an imaginary parrot, there are problems in the system and the minister [Tony Burke] needs to step in.”

Mr Hunt’s statements to the media have caused a flap in the conservation world.

The Southern Peninsula Indigenous Flora and Fauna Aassociation questions why Mr Hunt “can support the annexation of Crown land for a private marina development by an individual for profit”.

A spokesman said: “This is in a Ramsar site and adjacent to a marine national park. The local jobs angle is not a good enough reason by any stretch “While it may be OK for [Mr Borzecki] to construct a canal on his own private land, subject to the usual constraints and conditions, most of the development requires the acquisition of Crown foreshore reserve and completely disrupts or eliminates the coastal habitat corridor.

“While there is much good work being done by a lot of people to recreate habitat corridors over the entire shire, the first principle of habitat conservation is retention of existing biodiversity.”

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Yaringa marina expansion On Bird-O, which says it is Australia’s biggest birdwatching website and supports bird and wildlife-related tourism and business, it was reported that “the world population of orangebellied parrots has dropped from just 35 to 21 birds”.

“Should we really be scapegoating near-extinct animals as an excuse for our own lack of will to manage environmental problems?

“Readers without an existing knowledge of environmental legislation would be forgiven for thinking that this is a travesty of natural justice.

“Yet the [federal] environmental assessment process doesn’t focus specifically or entirely on OBPs. “Let’s not forget that protection of the environment is about maintaining healthy functioning ecosystems. It’s not just about extinction of rare birds and animals. “[Let’s] not whinge about having to do environmental protection [and put] the blame ... unfairly ... on a small bird.”

Mr Borzecki said the marina expansion would not be on the saltmarsh, the parrots’ habitat.

“It’s 100 metres away and there is a vegetation barrier,” he said.

When he first started planning the expansion, he bought 200 hectares (500 acres) on the north-west corner of French Island. You can see the land from Yaringa.

It is part of the old “Energy” precinct of the island. In 1893 the Victorian government established seven village settlements on the island for 200 peo-

ple – Energy, Star of Hope, Callanan’s, Perseverance, Industrial, Kiernan’s and Grant Homestead Association.

He has offered 40 hectares of saltmarsh – OBP habitat – for a state park plus an adjoining section of 40ha foreshore reserve on the island. This is to offset the loss of eight hectares for the new marina section and its apartments.

“If and when the parrots return, they’ll have far more habitat.”

Birdos who would perhaps be described as brutally pragmatic say the orange-bellied parrot is a “goner” no matter what we do.

One The News spoke to, who did not want to be named “or I’ll be strung up”, said the parrot was a lost cause years ago.

“Governments, conservationists and others would be better off expending their energies on saving what can be saved,” they said.

Asked if they had seen an OBP in 30 years of bird counting in the region: “No.” Other conservationists say Mr Borzecki has done a good job at Yaringa over nearly 30 years.

He has developed the precinct with its 15 marine services business, which employ about 60-70 people, in an environmentally sensitive manner.

Dogs are excluded from the marina precinct, indigenous trees have been planted, the place is well run with tight control of sewage and garbage disposal from yachts.

Mr Borzecki said if he was allowed to expand the marina “it would enable me to upgrade the existing facilities,

including building impermeable walls in the existing channel and new walkways”.

“Mornington Peninsula Shire aims to sewer the whole peninsula: ask them where this area is on the list,” he said.

“There are many places unsewered including Portsea, Sorrento, Blairgowrie and Rye, and they’ll be done long before this part of rural Somerville.”

He said if the marina projects goes ahead, a sewer main would be put in and other residents would be able to connect to it.

Mr Borzecki said the marina application went to the federal environment department almost a year ago. “It’s taken too long. The plans have been submitted to the shire council, the state government and now Canberra,” he said.

“I might give up if I can’t get permission this year.”

Feathers fly: Yaringa marina owner Stefan Borzecki wants to build a new channel for 200 boats and 180 apartments, but the project has stalled as the land is habitat of the critically endangered orange-bellied parrot, above left.

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Rail museum heaven

By Mike Hast MOOROODUC will be the site of Victoria’s main railway museum with plans in train for a multi-million dollar centre on land leased to Mornington Railway Preservation Society.

The society has formed an alliance with the Australian Railway Historical Society, which has a railway museum at Williamstown North near the old Newport rail workshops.

The museum has been closed for about two years as the society addresses health and safety issues, including contaminated soil, although it is set to reopen later this year.

There is not enough room at Williamstown North to expand the museum. Victoria is the only state without a comprehensive rail museum.

The Mornington society runs a heritage train between Moorooduc and Mornington three times a month. The popular tourist trains started in 1999 after the society was granted operating rights to the line by the state government in 1991.

The Mornington spur line from Baxter was closed by the Liberal government in 1981 after 92 years of operation.

The two societies are about to sign an agreement and have been lobbying state and local government to support the museum project.

Mornington Peninsula Shire has been briefed about the project and given it enthusiastic support.

Mornington Railway’s 11-hectare (27-acre) site on the Moorooduc Highway is leased from VicTrack and

Big boy: “Heavy Harry”, an H class steam locomotive belonging to Australian Railway Historical Society’s museum, would make tracks from Williamstown North to Moorooduc under a bold plan to build the state’s main railway museum on the peninsula.

would be shared by the two societies.

Malcolm Swaine of MR said preliminary plans included a two-storey museum, a restaurant shared by the two groups, and a “round house” over

a turntable with multiple tracks for locomotives and carriages.

MR’s extensive workshops, the station, signal box and other buildings would be retained.

Mr Swaine said the complex would be a world-class rail museum, “not just tracks and rolling stock”.

There would be a cinema showing historic films and static displays.

More than 70 volunteers of Mornington Railway keep alive the tradition of steam trains and historic passengers cars.

They meet two days a week and have three teams: engineers, blokes who run the railway on Sundays – catering, ticket sellers and marshalls – and administrators.

Ian Jenkin of ARHS said it was a long-term plan that would require strong government backing.

ARHS members have visited the Moorooduc site three times and been impressed with Mornington Railway’s set-up as well as the land available for a museum.

At Williamstown North, the society has 15 Victorian Railways steam locomotives, ranging from the diminutive F class up to the H class, the largest locomotive to operate in Victoria and known as “Heavy Harry”.

There are also VR steam cranes, diesel locomotives, electric locomotives, suburban and country passenger carriages, guards’ vans and freight wagons.

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By Cameron McCullough A PENINSULA cafe and takeaway owner has called on the state government to introduce restrictions on the sale of so-called energy drinks.

Hilda Rachid, who with husband Wally owns The Sandwich King in Hastings, says other stores and supermarkets are selling the beverages children too young to safely consume the products.

“We make sure we do not sell these drinks to kids under 15,” Mrs Rachid said.

“There is no law limiting the sale of these drinks to minors, but they are usually marked as ‘not suitable for children’ on the label.”

Recent statistics show energy drinks comprise 20 per cent of the total convenience store beverage market, with ‘Red Bull’ and ‘V’ accounting for more than 97 per cent of sales in the multimillion-dollar category.

The main active constituents of energy drinks include varying amounts of caffeine, guarana extract, taurine and ginseng. Additional amino acids, vitamins and carbohydrates usually complete the list of purportedly beneficial ingredients.

After a recent study published in the Medical Journal of Australia, the Australian Medical Association called for a ban on the sale of energy drinks to under-18s.

The research showed that the average age of

someone calling a poisons information line about caffeine toxicity was 17 and there had been a significant increase in the number of calls over the past seven years.

Mrs Rachid said some of the problems lie with parents who were not aware of the health impacts the drinks had on young people.

The drinks were freely available to young people at outlets such as supermarkets, as there was no one monitoring the age of people buying the drinks, she said.

“The fault doesn’t lie with the supermarkets, as there is no age restrictions for these drinks. They are not violating any laws. The fault lies in lack of regulation for this new and extremely popular type of drink,” Mrs Rachid said.

“I try and educate people about their effects when they buy them. I still sell them, but I wouldn’t let my children drink them.”

The Australian Beverages Council, which represents the producers of energy drinks, has rejected the call for tighter regulations.

The council’s chief executive, Geoff Parker, said “energy drinks are already subject to very tough regulations in Australia. About 30 people a year go to the emergency room for caffeine and the number seems to be dropping”.

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By Stuart McCullough I HAVE a confession to make.

For years I genuinely thought I might be related to Luke Skywalker because in the 1970s we both had the same haircut.

However, I also have another, perhaps less shocking, confession to make – I have become addicted to a television show.

Not just any old show, either, but a piece of indisputable and unspeakable trash.

Alert both your eyes and your nostrils as you will surely need to look down your nose in my general direction very shortly.

I, however, could not possibly care less, even if there was a prize for doing so. You can keep your BBC period dramas, esoteric quiz shows and even your reality based programs in which people compete for some dubious title by being the least objectionable person, for I have found something far, far better.

Television is often referred to as “chewing gum for the eyes”.

That would not describe this particular program. No, siree; this is more a case of chewing tobacco for the eyes. The resulting spittle would then be projected from the side of the mouth both with a perfect insouciance and a deadly accuracy. Few shows can claim as much.

The program is called Swamp People. Unlike so many of today’s television shows, it deliv-

ers exactly what it promises.

I’m not sure that MasterChef really produces a “master chef” and I’m almost certain that The Block does not result in a block.

But I’m willing to bet my entire collection of overalls that when you watch Swamp People what you get is “swamp people” and plenty of them.

That between them they do not possess a full head of teeth is beside the point. In addition to its high-handed approach to dentistry, it holds a unique place in the television firmament in that it is one of the first television shows shot in English that still requires subtitles.

The concept, such as it is, is brilliant in terms of its sim-

plicity. Take one camera crew and have them follow someone whose wife and cousin might be the same person. Entertainment ensues.

Mostly this is in the form of watching people go about their ordinary work day. While for you and I an ordinary work day may involve writing a letter or answering a phone call, for swamp people it consists of getting into a boat that may well be constructed from recycled soft drink cans and hooning around the Louisiana swamplands looking for ‘gators.

Gators (or, as they are known in English, alligators) dominate Swamp People. For a short pe-

riod of time each year, locals are permitted to hunt gators.

There’s a tidy profit to be made by selling them for skin and meat.

These short few weeks result in an absolute hillbilly frenzy in which people try and make as much money as possible in the short period of time available to them.

To say they do so with a blatant disregard for safety assumes they are aware enough of safety to disregard it in the first place. This was best exemplified in one episode where a man was determined to catch a snake, but was unsure whether the reptile was poisonous.

While this uncertainty would

prove a deterrent to most people, swamp people are made of sterner stuff and the man persisted.

The snake made its feelings known by biting the man.

Having dispatched the snake, the man then stared at the puncture marks on his arm and waited for any ill effects. This, he reasoned, would inform him as to whether or not the creature was venomous.

Had his arm not been in a state of paralysis at the time, this would surely be a case of throwing caution to the wind.

Short of being sent to a war zone, the Louisiana swamplands must be the most dangerous place on earth.

Huntin’ gators consists of putting bait on some heavy duty fishing wire and leaving it. You then return in a rickety piece of floating tin. If you find that a gator has taken the bait (which is usually a piece of chicken, if not a chicken in its entirety), you then attempt to pull it into the boat.

The gator doesn’t like this very much and resists. As would you and I. There are some obvious risks in this. The first is that the gator may succeed in pulling you into the water, where it has a palpable advantage. The second is that you may, in fact, succeed in hauling the reptile into the boat and then have to contend with the fact you’ve

now got a 500-kilo handbag in its pre-manufactured state with a mouth full of razor sharp teeth inside your dinghy.

When the creature is so close that you could brush its teeth, swamp people then produce a firearm of some description and shoot.

When a gator is sent from this world to the next, it prompts scenes of unbridled joy. The swamp people – who invariably have names like Bubba, Hound-Dog and Junior – say things such as, “Done got good not nuffin walla kazoo” and the equally incomprehensible “Golly gee wiz bang a fruity pie, wobble kazaam!”

At this point the person responsible for producing the subtitles surrenders and quietly leaves the booth for a cup of tea.

I’m not sure why Swamp People so appeals to me.

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March is a month of performances THERE is always something happening at the Frankston Arts Centre, with March seeing 14 shows, 10 exhibitions, six workshops as well as the Ventana film festival.

First-time visitors are often surprised at how welcoming and comfortable it is inside the arts centre.

The business class-sized red theatre seats provide plenty of leg room and offer an uninterrupted view of the stage.

“We are known as an inclusive venue – we aren’t just compliant – in that we go the extra distance, welcoming people of all abilities,” the arts centre’s Gillian Thompson said.

“In 2012, the FAC is presenting six live theatre captioned performances – Let the Sunshine is the first of three Auslan signed children’s shows – Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit!, The Bugalugs Bum Thief and Circus Oz, with the assistance of long-term supporter White Cleland Lawyers.”

The FAC also loans portable Listen hearing assistance, which boost normal hearing aids.

“We have two permanent wheelchair spots in J row – in fact all J row seats can be removed, allowing those in wheelchairs to sit with all their friends and family – we just need some advance warning if you are bringing a large group,” Ms Thompson said.

“We often receive touring productions before they reach Melbourne, such as the School for Wives, which is here the week before it reaches the city.

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Art plus: Visitors to Frankston Arts Centre, right, can be entertained in many ways, including captioned performances, top right, and exhibitions at Cube 37, above.

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“We enjoy interacting with our patrons and in addition to chatting on our Facebook page, we are placing more movies, clips and trailers on our FAC YouTube channel.”

Free exhibitions in the main building and in Cube 37 run all year and feature such works as jewellery and art pieces, which can be bought as gifts.

The Glass Cube projects digital art that can be viewed from the street in the evenings. Current exhibitions are related to the Ventana Festival, which includes both two- and three-dimensional art and handicrafts, an interactive digital poetry exhibition in seven languages and an exhibition detailing the pilgrims’ walk on the Camino de

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Performance I SAT in a motel room with Bon Scott in 1975, mixing honey with his drink prior to his performance. Then shared a drink with Brian Connolly, lead singer of Sweet, at the Old Melbourne Motel in the late ’70s as he downed a few whiskies before a Festival Hall performance. This is rock’n’roll!

By now I’m sure you’ve heard rock’n’roll is harmful to your health – and morals – with the exception of some performers.

The music industry lost another great artist earlier this month when singer-actress Whitney Houston died in a Beverly Hills hotel aged 48.

Born in New Jersey, Whitney followed her mother, Cissy Houston, and cousin, Dionne Warwick, by starting her career in a church gospel choir.

This led Whitney to become a backing singer for Chaka Khan, Lou Rawls and doing vocals on Michael Zager Band recordings. Whitney also recorded duets with Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and her mum.

She was a model and appeared in various magazines including Cosmopolitan by age 18.

Her first chart success came in 1984, Hold Me, a duet with Teddy Pendergrass that made the US top 50.

Later that year Whitney released her

debut Arista album, Whitney Houston, which included the singles You Give Good Love and Saving All My Love For You, Nos 3 and 1 on the charts.

Saving All My Love For You became a worldwide hit followed closely by Greatest Love of All and How Will I Know. Whitney picked up a Grammy for Saving All My Love For You. Whitney became the first by a female artist to debut at No 1 on the US album chart, a feat also achieved in the UK. Her recording of the title track to the

1988 Olympics tribute, One Moment in Time, was on the US and UK top 5 singles chart.

In July 1992, Whitney married singer Bobby Brown and the relationship proved tempestuous. The same year Whitney appeared in the movie The Bodyguard. Four hits came from the soundtrack including the cover version of Dolly Parton’s powerful I Will Always Love You, which topped the US charts for 14 weeks and the UK charts for nine, Chaka Khan’s I’m Every Woman, and I Have Nothing and Run to You. The movie, in which Whitney played a pop star, earned $US121.9 million in the US. Three years later Whitney starred alongside Angela Bassett in Waiting to Exhale, which made $US67 million.

Whitney’s movie Sparkle is due out in Australia in October. It’s a remake of a 1976 film based on the story of The Supremes – poignantly about the trouble caused by fame and drugs.

At the apex of her career, Whitney Houston had no peer and a voice that entranced a generation. She has left an enduring musical and film legacy, and will be sadly missed. *** ONE of the world’s most popular

characters is back on the big screen as a new chapter in the Spider-Man legacy is revealed in The Amazing Spider-Man. It opens in cinemas in 3D on 4 July. www.sonypictures.com *** WINNERS of the 10th annual Australian Jazz Bell Awards will be announced on Thursday 3 May at The Plaza Ballroom, Regent Theatre, Melbourne. The Australian and international judges are a diverse group of jazz specialists. www.bellawards.org *** THE International Anti Poaching Foundation’s annual music festival, RAW (Respect All Wildlife), is on Sunday 18 March at Morning Star Estate in Mt Eliza.

The festival raises funds for – and awareness of – the foundation and its work protecting wildlife in Africa.

On the bill is Mat McHugh of The Beautiful Girls fame, Jeff Lang, Dallas Frasca, Fireballs, The Animators, Josh Cashman, and Lash 78.

There will be activities for the kids including rides, wildlife contact, face painting, circus, craft and games.

RAW is a carbon conscious event.

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11am saying I had a big feed of bacon and eggs by mistake. I was fibbing, but the thought of five hours drinking muck and no food was a nightmare.

Alas, they said it was OK. Two years of freedom before the next nightmare. *** LITTLE things mean a lot. Woolworths does its best to send me crazy trying to open those super thin plastic bags for fruit and veg. Standing there for five minutes, looking like a dill, destroying three bags and eventually abandoning them. Who invented them? Packaging in general is a major frustration in the life of a single, ageing male. I doubt I could survive without a pair of scissors. As for those safety caps on medicine bottles, I open once (after five minutes of twisting) and leave them open. It’s not funny! *** I WORKED as an actor in many professional stage productions and I came across some weird ones, moreso directors than actors.

One charming woman wrote squiggles of different shapes on a piece of paper for each of us and asked that we represent the shape. The other actors did – animals, trees, God knows what.

The woman put her arm around me (a nice arm) and encouraged me, but all

I saw were actors playing sheep writhing on the floor and a piece of paper with a squiggle on it.

Another director, also a female, asked us all to play out a scene as our characters when very young children, 90 minutes before opening night. I abstained.

A third, by coincidence also a female, had us doing Chairman Mao Zedong exercises before each rehearsal.

I regularly arrived late with a back problem. In Martin Flanagan’s Saturday Age column, he wrote about a painter who, he suspected, “listened to the land”. Martin would make a good director. Perhaps he has that feminine touch. Or is it me? It must be me. *** YES, I’m guilty, again. I occasionally have an early evening meal and turn on Channel Nine’s news. Before I know it, that classic is up and running in the background, namely A Current Affair. I don’t watch it, but keep hearing the words of the reporter “How do you sleep at night?” I eventually get up from the table and turn it off, yet again wondering “how does the reporter sleep at night?”. *** YEARS ago when our train services had first and second class carriages, I

asked my darling Auntie Millie “why do you always travel second class, Auntie?” (We were taught to address relatives by their title back then).

Auntie replied “because there’s no third class”. Words to stay with me forever, eventually concluding that Millie was one very smart lady.

Why travel first class? Leaving all the airy-fairy reasons aside, people mainly do it to feel important. To underline this importance they will tell you at some point. It’s the force of nature; sometimes called strokes.

Ricky Gervais, at his best with harsh satire ordinary as a straight comedian, explains “there are enough comedians saying what everybody else is thinking; what’s the point of that? It’s a gentle massage. I want to give them chemo.” Nah, he’s telling us he’s first class. No blame; we all do it. *** “WHEN I die they can put me in a cardboard box, burn me, throw my ashes into the bay and have a big party.” This, and other like suggestions, are common among many. (I have requested they play the Connie Francis song Lipstick On Your Collar to begin and finish with Peggy Lee’s Is That All There Is? Is it up to us? Surely the last word,

By Gary Turner year to offset carbon output.

Details: www.raw.org.au and tickets from www.moshtix.com.au *** MT Eliza singer Lachlan Bryan, best known as the lead singer of Melbourne alt-country band The Wildes, performs at the 2012 Byron Bay Bluesfest, a first for the left-of-centre singer-songwriter.

“I’m thrilled to be on the bill with the likes of John Fogerty, The Pogues, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, Crosby Stills and Nash. They are my musical heroes,” he said.

His debut solo album, Shadow of the Gun (Core) – a collection of 12 original, deeply personal and highly moving songs and stories – was released last month. Guests on the album include Kasey Chambers, Catherine Britt and Bill Chambers.

“I’m excited that people will finally get to hear the album I always wanted to make.” www.lachlanbryan.com

A Grain of Salt SOME say February is the month of love. I can only respond with one word and it begins with B. This concept is no doubt connected to the idea of St Valentine’s Day when young and old express their love with flowers and expensive cards, also B. It’s a lull month. The hordes have departed to a large extent and the children are where they belong, but we mainly wait, hoping for better television, better politics, anticipating another football season and (for me) dreading another birthday fast approaching.

It’s a month where I have this urge to whinge, and I shall. In short I’m not in the best of moods. Oh well, here goes ... *** BEING the superstitious type (particularly everything coming in threes) I was very concerned on February the seventh. My son-in-law and grandson had birthdays and it was on this day I fronted for my colonoscopy/gastroscopy.

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All eyes on the sky at ninth kite festival ONE of Rosebud’s major events takes to the sky on Saturday and Sunday 10 and 11 March – the kite festival.

The ninth annual festival is a key family event in Rosebud’s calendar, organisers say.

“It’s grown from small beginnings to become Victoria’s largest kite festival, rivalling Sydney’s Bondi Beach Kite Festival and attracting thousands of visitors to see an impressive cast of kite flying experts from New Zealand and Australia.

“This year has a packed program of entertainment, live music including the return of The Swifts (pictured) playing their best-known songs, roving performers and kite-related activities. There’ll be kites on and off the water with giant soft kite displays and a family-friendly kite-flying arena, kite-making workshops and a kite surfing display, weather permitting.

“Try stand up paddle boarding and watch a solo performance from an RAAF Roulette pilot.”

The festival runs over two days on the foreshore at Jetty Rd, Rosebud. Meet international kite-makers on Saturday 10ammidday and take part in kite activities and family entertainment on Sunday 11am-5pm.

For more information including the schedule of events, go to www.rosebudkitefestival.com.au Pictures: Derry Caulfield (The Swifts) and Yanni (all others)

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Netballers get their hands on bank’s new balls GARY Sanford, the senior manager of Rye & Dromana Community Banks, has been receiving a warm reception as he travels around the peninsula handing out new netballs to clubs.

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By Fleur Taylor EVERY year at Rye Bowls Club, the committee puts on a special day for bowlers aged 80 or over.

This year’s super vets day was on Wednesday 15 February when 44 members attended a lunch provided by the younger members.

This was followed by presentation of badges to new members of the club, fondly known as the OBE (Over Bloody Eighty), by Allan Winnett of Bowls Victoria.

Nine of 12 members

received their OBEs – Arthur Hyde, Len and Dot Woollard, Thelma Beagley, Bill Fechner, Terry and Joy Allen, Shirley Hodder and Guido Berni.

The other three – Bob Hamilton, Joe Vidulich and Andrew Clements – were not in attendance due to illness and will receive their badges on another occasion.

This was the first time men and women received their awards at the same event.

President John Wilson and vice-president Viv Barrett gave brief accounts of their bowling histories.

They praised all attendees, who are mostly long-term members, for their loyalty and tireless work, and who had contributed to Rye being one of the top clubs in the area.

Being a warm sunny day, all those wishing to have a game of bowls joined in a game of 10 ends and then returned to the clubhouse for refreshments which topped off a wonderful day.

Prime time: Rye Bowls Club’s new holders of the OBE badge with John Wilson.

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Famous view: Flinders District Lions Club secretary Lee Phillips tees off at the famous Flinders course with spectacular cliffs and the waters of Bass Strait in the background.

Lion-hearted golf day FLINDERS District Lions Club is holding its 24th annual charity golf day on Monday 19 March at the award-winning Flinders Golf Club.

The event is sponsored by the Rye & Dromana Community Bank Branches and Flinders Golf Club.

It is an individual stableford event for men and women, with or without a club handicap.

Players without a handicap will be allocated one under the Calloway system.

Cost is $60 a player, which includes a sit down lunch from 11.30am.

Players must arrive at 11am to register and shotgun start is at 12.30.

At the end of the game prizes will be presented.

Bookings close on Friday 16 March or when filled as the

field size is limited.

Entry forms are at Flinders Golf Club’s website www. flindersgolfclub.com.au or call Lions club treasurer Laurie Phillips on 5989 1056.

The Lions club has supported the community for 44 years.

Last year it distributed more than $25,000 to charities, schools and community projects.

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‘04 Holden Combo Van

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‘07 Mitsubishi Triton Diesel Dual Cab, 4x4, Manual, Diesel, Air Cond, Airbags, CD Player, Canopy. YFX318

26

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$

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‘07 Holden WM Caprice

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