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Sorrento’s grand final ecstasy By Casey Franklin and Mike Hast SORRENTO Sharks confirmed their dominance as the peninsula’s team of the decade on Saturday when they won a nail-biting Nepean Division grand final by a solitary point. It was heartbreak for Hastings Blues and ecstasy for Sorrento, with the club’s fourth flag in seven seasons, won in front of a record crowd of more than 4500 at Frankston Park. Sorrento’s golden era has produced flags in 2004, 2008, 2010 and 2011. But Hastings is the team to break the dominance next year with club stalwart John Watson telling The News the Blues are confident of keeping all their players and bringing through some brilliant youngsters. The opening quarter was even with Sorrento kicking four goals to three; Andrew Kiely of Hastings was marking everything and winning clearances for his team. A highlight of the quarter was the Blues’ opening goal by spearhead Tim Churchin when he crumbed the pack and snapped from 35 metres out. The second quarter was all Sorrento. They dominated from the start, kicking four goals to one. Sorrento’s Simon Phillips had a scintillating term; he tackled well, kicked a goal and was involved in two score assists. Leap into history: Dolphins resident in Port Phillip have been identified as a distinct species, commonly known as Burrunan. This one leaps out of the water off Sorrento.
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Dolphins are different By Keith Platt THE dolphins never had any doubt about their difference, but now it’s official – the dolphins that call Port Phillip home are a specific species. They are now known as Tursiops australis, or the Burrunan dolphin,
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New waves: Bob Phillips, left, Peter Wright and Fred Thomas (3RPP board members), shire mayor Graham Pittock, Cr Bill Goodrem, 3RPP treasurer Steve Burley, 3RPP president Graeme Kniese, Cr Leigh Eustace and Rotarian Dick Cox.
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SATURDAY is a major milestone in the life of the peninsula’s community radio station 3RPP – the opening of new studios in Mornington. Radio Port Phillip, which broadcasts on 98.7FM, will use the opening to relaunch itself into the consciousness of residents. There will be a 90-minute public inspection session, fireworks and a free sausage sizzle provided by Rotary. New equipment in the studios and improvements made to 3RPP’s tower
on Arthurs Seat will ensure the best broadcast signal since it started in 1984 in a former Telecom building in Octavia St, Mornington. The program schedule is being revised with more logical groupings of shows. Talkback will be possible and a large studio will have room for big bands. Instead of being in Moorooduc, far from public transport, 3RPP will be on the Nepean Hwy in a renovated building on the former Mornington Secondary College site.
Near neighbours include Peninsula Community Theatre and Studio @ PCT, an arts and dance centre, both owned by Mornington Peninsula Shire, which has put substantial money into the renovation, with a cluster of peninsula Rotary clubs and professional builders undertaking the work. The station will be open to the public from 4.30-6pm on Saturday 24 September. Fireworks start at 7.30. Details: 5978 8200.
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History made as Sharks party long into night By Scot Palmer SORRENTO’S history-makers celebrated long and hard into the night after beating Hastings by one point in the Nepean Division grand final on Saturday afternoon at Frankston Park. Supporters returned to David MacFarlan Reserve to toast consecutive flags for the seniors and a reserves premiership, but found their marquee had been turned upside down by men attending a daytime buck’s party. A Sorrento man walking his dog spotted the marauders and alerted a club member who was preparing the arena Restitution was made for the damage and no official complaint was laid. It was the return of Sorrento president Garry “Loophole” Woodhams, wrapped like a Caesar in the premiership flag, which raised the roof of the pavilion and set the standard for the night. Supporters burst into the club song when coach-of-the-year Troy Schwarze arrived still wearing his guernsey. His back-to-back titles and the development of the seconds have established the former Saint as a rare coaching talent. But while the dramatic one-point victory after Hastings’ gallant last quarter surge should have been the main talking point during the noisy post mortem, it was the six 50-metre penalties, which resulted in goals to Hastings, that had Sorrento’s most experienced watchers baffled. But as the band struck up and the premiership cup was handed about to smiling supporters – like birthday girl Marie Smith, Sue Fuller and Jenny Turnbull and toasts to the Sharks were made in rapid succession – the joy of the occasion took over. It had been a hectic 48 hours for the little club with big ideas club with the annual grand final lunch at Robbie Pitt’s Sorrento Hotel attracting almost 200 supporters on the Friday to hear former WA and Victorian footy legend Mal Brown as guest speaker. Big Mal carefully avoided any details of his son Campbell’s headline visit to Thailand, claiming the real story has yet to be told, but his colourful description of life as a Tiger, opinion of Carlton and view of the changeover of coach at Fremantle had the audience on stitches. Too bad he also raised his love of racehorses and tipped everyone a nag named Movie Mogul in the Kalgoorlie Cup. He had already secured fixed odds of 8-1 and was looking for a handsome return. Movie Mogul finished last and
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It’s ours: Sorrento playing coach Troy Schwarze, left, and captain Ben McCormack let out a roar as they take possession of the Nepean Division premiership cup on Saturday at Frankston Park. Pictures: Scott Memery of MPNFL
Marking time: Left, Colin McVeigh of Hastings beats three Sorrento players including Mitchell Nibbs to the ball. Right, a pack of players fly for the ball, showing the intensity of the grand final.
blew out in the betting to 12-1, leaving some friends of Mal like Channel Seven boss Ian Johnson and Bruce Woodhams a little downcast on Sorrento’s super Saturday. The writer is a member of the Sorrento Football Club and a retired sports journalist best known for his “Punchlines” column.
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DIY opera weekend FORGET a night at the opera, Frankston and district residents can enjoy a weekend at the opera next month when the Victorian Opera and Frankston Arts Centre join forces. The “opera-tunity� starts at 8pm on Friday 21 October with a gala concert conducted by Richard Gill. It features a night of favourites called “Opera to Broadway�, a program of popular arias, duets and ensembles from opera as well as songs from famous musicals ranging from Carmen to Oliver
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T’Gallant may win 150-seat permit By David Harrison AS court dramas go, it was not a patch on Perry Mason. No raising of voices, no dramatic gesturing, no shocked gasps from the body of the court at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. But when T’Gallant’s barrister Stuart Morris QC, confronted with an apparently unseen and apparently pivotal document, responds after examining and questioning it by saying, deflated: “Whatever it is, it is�, the alert onlooker cannot help but feel a frisson rippling up the spine. This deadpan drama occurred on the closing afternoon of T’Gallant’s latest bid to increase patron numbers – this time from 60 to 190. It occurred on the 13th day of September. Unlucky for some. The document was, as best as we could make out from the gallery, confirmation that T’Gallant was indeed limited to 60 patrons, a cap that Mr Morris, who was representing T’Gallant, had argued did not exist. What did exist, Mr Morris had submitted, under the property’s existing use rights, was a series of permits that imposed few restraints on the restaurant/cellar door operation. The permits – issued somewhere near the dawn of time when “winery� and “cellar door� had not yet been legally defined – did not restrict numbers in the cellar door area and permitted food to be served more or less willy-nilly to whoever turned up. Mr Morris, a former Supreme Court justice and former head of VCAT, had carefully and persuasively – to the bush lawyers up the back, at least
– argued the case for Treasury Wine Estates, new owners of Main Ridgebased T’Gallant since Foster’s separated its wine and beer businesses. “Existing use rights� had played a central role in proceedings. Objectors to the proposed tripling of patrons and parking – which Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors had unanimously rejected – raised the issue, arguing that T’Gallant’s continual breaches of patron and parking numbers put in jeopardy these rights under planning law. (Attention bush lawyers: s87 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 states: [VCAT] “may cancel or amend any permit if it considers that there has been ... any substantial failure to comply with the conditions of the permit.�) The shire’s expert planning witness, Robert Milner, also quoted the shire planning scheme, which requires that “any condition or restriction (placed on a property) ... continues to be met�. He also argued that the cellar door had become a bottle shop and that T’Gallant was in fact two restaurants plus a private dining room. His written evidence concluded: “The nature of the proposed operation has the emerging characteristics of a use and development that would be more appropriately located in an existing township or activity centre ...� Mr Morris attacked head-on, but Mr Milner, clearly a veteran of such hostile examinations, appeared to sustain little damage. He did concede that more patrons – up from 60 to 75 or so – could be accommodated on the site. The tribunal’s deputy president, Helen Gibson, made reference to
T’Gallant’s record of breaches, giving heart to protesters. “Now one of the issues being put in this case and in the previous case was that Foster’s/T’Gallant have been operating in contravention of their permits,â€? she said in considering permit conditions. “But whilst there have, as we understand, been threats of enforcement [by the shire], to my knowledge they haven’t been taken to enforcement. “And it may well be – I don’t know – that the uncertainties that Mr Morris has flagged have been matters put to the council, and that may have precluded the council from taking it.â€? Barrister Peter O’Farrell, representing the shire, put the best face on the council’s inaction by suggesting – presumably on instructions from his client – that the council had for years bent over backwards to be fair to T’Gallant. “The council hasn’t brought enforcement proceedings in good faithâ€? and had acted similarly before the previous case “to allow the merits to be considered. The council has taken the same approach here,â€? he said. The hearing ended with the usual horse-trading over permit conditions. The shire is happy to approve 150 patrons at the restaurants, again demonstrating its cavalier approach to its own planning scheme and to the green wedge zone generally – and to councillors, to whom it had recommended refusal on the grounds that: ď Ž “The proposal is contrary to the provisions of the Green Wedge Zone; ď Ž The operation of the uses over a number of years continues to raise
concerns with Council about the likelihood that proposed permit conditions will be complied with; ď Ž The proposed changes will significantly impact upon the Green Wedge amenity; ď Ž The intensification of the restaurant use is disproportionate to the scale and viability of the vineyard on the land; ď Ž The proposal will create an undesirable precedent which disregards the clear and unambiguous Green Wedge Policies of the Government and the Green Wedge stakeholders.â€? What a change of tune at VCAT. The 60-patron limit effectively endorsed by councillors morphs effortlessly into 150 in the hands of planners and lawyers, even when the shire planning expert says the number should be 75 patrons tops. Was councillor permission sought for this radical alteration to their vote? Did they see the new draft permit conditions the shire has proposed? Is the shire really devoted to keeping the green wedge “greenâ€? when it repeatedly promotes policies that would have the opposite effect? Objectors, T’Gallant, the shire and VCAT all believe this is a seminal case, which, depending on the decision the tribunal reaches, could crack open for business all 12 green wedge zones around Melbourne, already under attack from the state government The 150-patron limit the shire has put forward appears to expose its GWhugging rhetoric as empty and cynical spin.
Book traces official Aboriginal ‘protection’ HISTORIAN Marie Fels’s book ‘I Succeeded Once’: The Aboriginal Protectorate on the Mornington Peninsula 1839-1840 will be launched at Mornington Library at 4pm on 23 September. The book makes the work of William Thomas – the official government protector of the Boon Wurrung (Bunurong) people – accessible to anthropologists, archaeologists, historians and the descendants of the Aboriginal people he wrote about in his diaries. The book is published by Aboriginal History at the Australian Centre for Indigenous History at Australian National University in Canberra. A spokeswoman said: “People who live, work, study, holiday or just have a general interest in the area from Melbourne to Point Nepean can learn about the original inhabitants who walked the land before it was cleared for agriculture and urban development. “Marie Fels supplements Thomas’s writings with other contemporary accounts and her exhaustive historical research sheds new light on critical events and the significant places of the Boon Wurrung people. “Of importance is the critical review of information about the kidnapping of Boon Wurrung people from the Mornington Peninsula.� Book details at www.aboriginal history.org.
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Gran shows the way “We don’t want the troops to be an easy target,” her grandmother said with a smile. Mrs Smith taught Courtney to knit about two years ago. “She picked it up very quickly; she can knit while watching TV.” Nearly 1000 balls of wool have been handed out by Carrum Downs Bendigo Bank, which is one of the collection points for the Country Women’s Association campaign to make beanies, fingerless gloves and scarves. Knitters across the peninsula and southeast are using 8ply pure wool for beanies and scarves, and 4ply for mittens. Finished garments can be left at any branch of the Bendigo Bank. To get involved, call 9782 9799 or email organiser Fran Henke of Hastings at fhenke@bigpond. net.au for patterns and wool.
GRANDMOTHER Margaret Smith and her granddaughter Courtney Atkin, 9, have joined a bevy of knitters making garments for Australian troops in Afghanistan. They read about the project in The News last month and are busy making beanies, mittens and scarves for troops facing the coming harsh winter. The knitting skill has been passed down four generations as Mrs Smith’s grandmother taught her to knit in the United Kingdom when she was a girl. She and her husband George emigrated to Australia in 1966 and would be well known to people who worked or volunteered at Frankston Hospital. Courtney, who attends Benton Junior College in Mornington East, was a bit disappointed with the colour of the wool, khaki.
Expressions of Interest Membership of the Somers Foreshore Committee of Management Inc. Nominations are being sought from the community for membership of a Committee of Management that will manage the foreshore reserve in Somers. The Committee is responsible for the day to day management, care and protection of the foreshore reserve on behalf of both the local community and the wider Victorian community. This is a unique opportunity to become actively involved in management of a highly significant area of coastal reserve. Key attributes being sought include interest and enthusiasm, a commitment to caring, protecting and managing the foreshore reserve of Somers and an approach to the task that includes maximising community involvement and participation. Specific interest or skills in one or more of the following areas would be highly regarded • Knowledge of community diversity, interest and needs
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roof vents, evaporative cooling units and exhaust vents; all above-ground water or gas pipes must be metal. Mr Wishart said his company had rechecked its most recent 10 jobs and all would have been required to meet the new minimum requirements. “Borrowing an extra $5000 for 25 years is a heck of a lot of money,” he said. “Protecting houses from ember attack in the middle of an estate will be to no avail. There are never ember attacks in those estates. “Everyone in the business is saying this is ridiculous and makes no sense.” Frankston Council’s acting planner Fiona Johnstone said councils were given details of the new building permit requirements just days before they were announced by the government. “It wasn’t much of a heads up, but we weren’t being asked for comment, either,” Ms Johnstone said. “They are now part of the building controls.” Ms Johnstone said the government was “only trying to protect people, and that’s a good thing”. The new bushfire-prone areas are a direct result of recommendations made by the Black Saturday royal commission. The entire state was declared bushfire prone in the wake of the disastrous February 2009 bushfires, and the Department of Planning and Community Development, the Department of Sustainability and Environment, the Country Fire Authority and the Building Commission were told to investigate what changes were needed to building regulations.
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By Keith Platt NEW state government bushfire building regulations are likely to add between $3000 and $10,000 to the cost of an average house. Maps released last week show most of the Mornington Peninsula and more than half of the city of Frankston as being bushfire-prone. In Frankston the bushfire area includes much of the central shopping and commercial district while few of the peninsula’s town escape at least partial zoning. Some scrub-covered areas at Mt Martha have been given the all-clear, although the bushfire zone includes the coastal strip from Dromana to Rye and pockets south of Rye to Blairgowrie, Sorrento and Portsea. Coastal villages from Flinders to Cape Schanck are included as are all of the inland towns, such as Main Ridge and Red Hill. While the new regulations are not retrospective, they will apply to any new or replacement buildings. Building surveyor Tony Wishart of Frankston-based Plan Scan said his company’s two-storey office in Young St was now within a bushfire prone area. “They say the bushfire maps were scientifically developed, but they seem pretty crazy and defy logic,” Mr Wishart said. “Ninety per cent of jobs in housing estates will now be classed as bushfireprone, requiring at least $5000 extra for a 20 square house.” Included in the new regulations is the need to install protective mesh on
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Late plea over park tower plan JENNY Wadsworth is hoping Mornington Peninsula Shire will stop a telecommunications tower being built at Mt Martha Park. She says the shire has issued a permit for the tower to be built 50 metres off Park Rd but could still refuse to lease the land on which it is proposed to be built. The tower will be disguised as a gum tree.
Ms Wadsworth says at least two councillors have previously opposed telecommunications towers in green wedge farmland and hopes they will also oppose “a commercial structure” in the park. “Having it there would be a contradiction. Council’s natural resources team has been working hard to replant this area and eradicate weeds.”
Ms Wadsworth said the site chosen for the tower had been burned out three times by bushfires. “This is not appropriate for a public reserve and I don’t know of anywhere else where this has happened.” Under the agreement, the shire will receive $20,000 a year from Optus in return for allowing it to build a 23metre high tower in the 52-hectare park.
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OPINION
Tales of bird brains – human and feathered THE Emu knows a few things about birds, as you might expect, so was highly amused when reading about the annual fuss over swooping magpies. The boffins at the Department of Sustainabiloty and Environment have been telling us for years that sticking stickers of big eyes on the backs of our bicycle helmets will scare off the maggies during spring. A newish thing is plastic ties attached to stackhats, supposed to keep away the black and white swoopers, some of whom are my good mates. Now there is a counter view – a university animal behaviourist, Professor Gisela Kaplan, tells us the big eyes, My Favourite Martian antennas, sunglasses and helmets actually encourage magpies to swoop bike riders.
She said they make riders look more threatening so maggies will be more inclined to swoop, clacking their beaks and trying to whack us with their wings. Who do you believe? Prof Kaplan said: “They know humans, of course, but if someone wears all sorts of gear it looks like something from Mars, and that’s what they respond to. “They don’t mind the size of the predator. The more dangerous it seems, the more they have to act against it.” Up to 65 swooping locations have
been recorded in Victoria this spring on the DSE website, with most in Melbourne but only three on the peninsula. But Prof Kaplan said “deterrents” could have the opposite effect. A magpie will alter the angle of attack and try to strike around the neck or go for the face, she said.
It’s a yolk “COUNCILLORS have a big enough burden to bear,” says Mrs Emu over her morning boiled egg (how can she be so callously cannibalistic?) “without having to put up with damned nuisances.” She spits out the word, and a bit of yolk with it. The Emu has to agree timidly and wait to be told the event that has prompted such vituperation. “The council has had to look at its policy on dealing with nuisances who waste its time with questions and demands for information. Nitpickers, they are. Damned nitpickers. “They should ban them. They should ignore them. Write them nasty letters. Refuse to talk to them.” They should do all three? Mrs Emu does tend to drift into illogic during these tirades. The louder she talks the more illogical she becomes. But – she is reaching a crescendo. The neighbours will be listening. How embarrassing. “They should microchip these nuisances and lock them in the pound,” she honks, then subsides, triumphant at having come up with such a brilliant logical solution to the nuisance problem.
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The Emu fears she will write to her councillor this very day. Then he thinks, perhaps he could be named a nuisance, be microchipped and impounded. Breakfast time would have to be more serene in the pound, and almost certainly free of flying yolk.
Daddy Fast Bucks A SUNDAY newspaper reported that wealthy developers can fast track multi-million dollar projects through the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal under a new user pays system. Attorney-General Robert Clark announced that developers could pay a fee of $3000 – double the current amount – plus a new daily hearing fee of $3115 to put projects on a ‘’major cases list’’. The proposed system applies to residential projects worth $10 million plus, and industrial and commercial projects worth $5 million plus. Mr Clark said the system would minimise delays on big projects that created much needed jobs. The government’s plan to cut delays at the VCAT – sometimes called ‘’the people’s tribunal’’ – means developers can get disputed projects onto the list in 18 weeks instead of the usual 40 weeks. The report said local councils, legal groups and consumer bodies bagged
the user pays scheme, saying it was a two-tier justice system, one for the rich and one for the rest of us. Objectors to big projects on the peninsula will have less time to get organised. For “organised” read “raise the cash to hire lawyers”. They’ll have less than half the time to make lamingtons and seek donations. Sounds like a blow to democracy.
Many i-rate payers SEEMS the denizens of Knox share similar concerns about councillors and rates to peninsula residents. Knox Ratepayers Association is calling for all Victorian ratepayer groups to combine forces and pressure the state government to improve the quality of councillors and in turn better manage our rate dollars. The association has organised an allday forum from 10am on Saturday 12 November. The venue is not confirmed but is likely to be Monash University’s Caulfield campus and cost is $10 a head. Forum topics will include: The role of ratepayers’ associations and their responsibility to promote public debate about local government issues that affect ratepayers. Understanding constitutional law that governs councils. Improving the quality of councillors; the role of councillors versus CEOs versus the VCAT; skills councillors should have. Increasing the efficiency of council operations. “Knox Ratepayers Association has
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taken the initiative to get this forum together based on feedback from other ratepayer groups who, like us, are suffering a feeling of helplessness in getting our voices heard at local council and state government levels,” association president Lenette Griffin said. “Out of control rate increases need to be brought back in line with today’s economy, community affordability and service levels.” The Emu bets there will be a few peninsula people at the forum.
Governor a wag VICTORIA’S new Governor, Alex Chernov, who started in April, makes his first official visit to the Mornington Peninsula on 22 October. The Emu hears he will spend a full day in our neck of the woods with a highlight being a gathering with pupils from four primary schools in our 150th birthday towns – Rye, Dromana, Mornington and Hastings. Perhaps he will tell the story of when he used to wag school once a week during his final year at Melbourne High in the 1950s. No playing billiards or riding escalators for our Gov, though; he headed to the State Library and pored over books. The former Supreme Court judge and later chancellor of Melbourne University will no doubt inspire some with stories about working hard. The 72-year-old was born in Lithuania. His family the Russian Red Army to settle in Australia. Send gossip and hot news tips to The Emu at emutips@yahoo.com.au
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“Every line of evidence pointed to them being something quite different,� Ms Charlton-Robb said. Genetic material taken from the Port Phillip dolphins showed they had not been found anywhere else. Ms Charlton-Robb believed the “new� species “split from the common bottlenose dolphins 5.2 to 5.6 million years ago�. With subsequent changes in sea levels and temperatures, they “separated and found a niche area to live�. The animals living in the two bays and lakes were coping with more recently changed environments, although some had been seen suffering skin lesions “similar to what we see as cold sores�. The lesions on dolphins in the Gippsland Lakes had followed bushfires and floods “and are an outward expression of what’s going on and could also reflect inbreeding�. “Given the likely restricted range of this new species, there is a high priority to conserve and protect these animals.� Ms Charlton-Robb said a detailed look was being made of dolphins in Western Port where there was regular interaction with humans. The executive director of the Hastings-based Dolphin Research Institute, Jeff Weir, sees the recognition of the species as “a really important milestone�. “They don’t move around much and the next phase of research will be to find out where they go and mix with each other.� Mr Weir estimated there were 100-120 Burrunan dolphins in Port Phillip and about 50 in the Gippsland Lakes. A smaller group inhabited Western Port, although there was evidence that some animals moved between the two bays. Mr Weir said another study had been started into the range of common dolphins that had colonised Port Phillip. “There are about 24 living there, most frequently feeding on the eastern side of the bay between Frankston and Dromana.� The common dolphins were smaller than the “new� Burrunans.
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Legal centres fight against tougher terms RESEARCH shows that the more information people have about crime and sentencing, the less likely they are to support harsh penalties, according to acting principal lawyer Brendan Stackpole of the Peninsula Community Legal Centre. “Community members armed with all the information that would be available to judges or magistrates would generally impose similar or more lenient sentences,� Mr Stackpole said. “Research demonstrates that public opinion about sentencing is largely built on widely held misconceptions about crime and sentencing. “Tough on crime law and order approaches do not reduce crime, as they do not address its causes. “The most effective way to reduce crime is
through early intervention and therapeutic approaches which substantially reduce offending compared to strictly punitive measures.� Peninsula Community Legal Centre is one of the state’s 51 legal centres promoting the Smart Justice campaign promoting understanding of criminal justice policies that are “effective, evidence-based and human rights compliant�. The legal centres work with offenders, victims and others involved in the criminal justice system. The Smart Justice campaign is financially backed by the Victoria Law Foundation and the Reichstein Foundation. Mr Stackpole is “encouraging the community to inform themselves on key issues relating to the
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– everything from local fresh vegetables and fruit, plants, artwork, crafts, bread, baked goods, preserves, jewellery, wooden items, knitting and sewing, and much more. While there you can pick up a coffee or tea, stop for breakfast or brunch at the many food stalls and entertain the children
at the farmyard or jumping castle. Alternatively you might like to sit and have a Devonshire tea in the hall. The market is from 8am to noon on Boneo Reserve Oval, everyon the third Saturday each month all year round. Ample parking is available for a small fee of 50c.
CMA has operated craft and produce markets for the past 37 years, starting the craft market phenomenon in 1975 with the now-iconic Red Hill Community Market. The Mornington Racecourse Market and Red Hill Community Market have the wellearned reputation of being the peninsula’s premier markets. Visitors to both events are rewarded with excellent outdoor shopping experiences in an ideal outdoor environment all year round. With the preChristmas shopping season upon us, there are many original unique gift ideas; something for everyone. Flavoured with both modern and traditional influences, shoppers can experience countless wonders
skillfully handmade by more than 300 talented stallholders. It’s a great family day out with entertainment for the kids and live music. Next markets: Red Hill Community Market, 1 October, 8am to 1pm (Mornington Peninsula Hinterland Scarecrow Festival launch).
Mornington Racecourse Market, 16 October, 9am to 2pm (visit www.craftmarkets. com.au for more dates). Parking $3 at both events, dogs prohibited. Office: 5976 3266. Email: marketinfo@craftmarkets.com.au Mobile (market days): 0412 839 417.
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IF you’re looking for a true country market, the Boneo Community Market fits the bill. Set in the rural market gardening area of Boneo on the Mornington Peninsula, you will find up to 200 sites with stallholders setting up their wares. All goods sold are either homemade or homegrown
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IN this current economic climate, we can’t afford to be complacent about how we spend our hardearned cash and leisure time. Last year it became clear to us what kind of market people wanted. News flash! Some people call it ‘trash’, some call it ‘treasure’, others may say that it is ‘recycling’, which would be an argument for being more environmentally friendly. Whatever your ‘karma’, we are back. Market @ Drive In is a market for stallholders selling a wide range of goods: fresh produce, plants, antiques and collectibles, art and craft, toys, clothing, new or pre-loved tool. It’s for buyers who are seeking to find the unexpected or just enjoy a day out. The market is truly the market for everyone; there is something for the girls, something for the guys, something for the kids; with a budget for everyone. Often the first buyers at the market are the professionals, rummaging through ‘Grandpa Jack’s’ stall, looking for treasures to place in their antique shops. Why pay a premium? Get there before they do. There is a wide variety of homemade and homegrown goods available to purchase. Thinking about de-cluttering at home or have excess stock at work that needs to move? Why not bring it down to the market, have some fun, meet new people, and make dollars? So come along and visit our Heritage Victoria and National Trust-listed Drive-In. Shel’s Diner, 1950s retro, is open from 8am for brekky and brunch. Enjoy an egg and bacon roll,
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$240.00 per week Available: 1.10.11
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$320.00 per week Available: NOW
65 Darvall Street, Tootgarook 3 bed 1 bath 1 car
$290.00 per week Available 23.9.11
12 Mathis Avenue, Tootgarook 3 bed 1 bath 2 car
$270.00 per week Available NOW
1/49 Truemans Road, Rosebud West 3 bed 2 bath 2 car
$500.00 per week Available NOW
2/49 Truemans Road, Rosebud West 3 bed 2 bath 2 car
$500.00 per week Available NOW
4/49 Truemans Road, Rosebud West 3 bed 2 bath 2 car
$500.00 per week Available NOW
$349,950
CANT GO WRONG WITH THIS AFFORDABLE INVESTMENT This property is ideal for the investor or someone looking for the perfect holiday home. With a healthy $265.00 P/W rental return till September 2012 with good reliable tenants, this property is a secure investment. Comprising 3 large bedrooms (semi ensuite to master), 2 living areas, with a family / kitchen meals area that has a lovely private outlook to the garden and onto a huge brand new deck making it just ideal for those family BBQ’s. The old saying ‘never judge a book by its cover applies to this property. The outside has been freshly painted while the interior of the property is very neat and tidy as well as having a very practical floor plan.
Rosebud West 1649 Pt Nepean Rd 5981 1200
2/49 Williamson Street, Tootgarook 3 bed 1 bath1 car
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Secluded seaside style just a walk to the village HIDDEN at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this contemporary Sorrento beach house exudes style and class. Bright and open plan living areas are at the top of the stairs with a gorgeous kitchen and its stone bench tops and stainless steel appliances. There is a wood heater, air-conditioner and ceiling fans in the living areas.The four bedrooms are all stylishly decorated. The stunning master bedroom has a superb ensuite, walk-in robe and access to the entertaining deck through twin double doors. There are ceiling fans in all bedrooms with the main also having an air-conditioner. Outside delivers a sublime Archiscape-designed landscaped rear entertaining area complete with cascading water feature and floating lights. A spectacular barbecue area incorporates a Balinese-style day bed and all this is situated under a canopy of moonah trees, yuccas, banana palms and grasses. The property has a full security system with electric gates and intercom plus a three-car garage. This is a quality home, and will provide new owners with everything they would expect from a property in this sought-after coastal town.
Price: $1.5 million Address: 23a Parkside Street, SORRENTO Agency: JP Dixon Real Estate, 109 Ocean Beach Road Sorrento, 5984 4388. Agent: Troy Daly, 0418 397 771
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Auction: Saturday 17 September at 1pm
An opulent lifestyle awaits CUSTOM-built to the current owner’s specifications, this modern and extremely elegant home has everything a large family requires. A grand lifestyle awaits as you enter up a circular driveway that leads directly to the front entrance and double garage. The formal entrance has high ceilings, and a sweeping staircase takes you up to family’s four bedrooms. The massive master bedroom has space for a lounge suite, and table and chairs to become a leisure and work place away from the hustle and bustle of family life. There is also an office downstairs so you can take your pick as to where best to work. Double bi-fold doors separate the formal area from the main living areas, a stunning master chef kitchen complete with granite bench tops, a large pantry, electric oven and gas hotplates, which will serve the family well. The meals and family room area is surrounded by floor to ceiling bay windows that overlook the in-ground, solar-heated, fully fenced pool, which brings resort-style class to this already impressive property. Heavily reduced, the opportunity to purchase a grand home in a dress circle location is now even closer.
Address: 6 Avery Court, MOUNT MARTHA Price: $820,000+ Agency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street Mornington, 5977 2255 Agent: Lina Luppino, 0419 571 583
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$350,000
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THIS single-storey townhouse is one of only two on the block and within easy walking distance of amenities yet quietly tucked away in a side street. The floor plan incorporates three generous bedrooms, with the main bedroom having ensuite and access to a timber deck. There is gas ducted heating throughout and the modern kitchen has quality stainless steel appliances, granite bench tops and breakfast bar. The open plan living areas have polished timber floors and there are carpets and tiles in the bedrooms and wet areas respectively. With fully landscaped gardens, sealed driveway and a host of top-quality fixtures and fittings, no expense has been spared in the construction and furnishing of this modern, contemporary home.
THIS is an absolutely immaculate three-bedroom, low-maintenance brick home ideal for holiday, permanent living or first home buyers. Situated on a corner allotment of approx 591 square metres and within a very easy walk of the beach and schools, this home could be modernised with a minimum of fuss. A tiled entry opens through to the family lounge and dining areas with skylights. A refreshed kitchen is bright and easy care with electric cooking. The master bedroom is a good size with built-in robes and a ceiling fan. The second bedroom also has built-in robes and the third bedroom could easily accommodate a free-standing robe. Alongside the home is a double carport with double gates to the second entry – just perfect for boat or caravan access. This is a very neat property and, with a reduced price, now even better value.
Address: 1/1 Moorfield Avenue, ROSEBUD Price: $485,000 Agency: David Short Real Estate, 1377 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud, 5986 8188 Agent: Wayne Robertson, 0438 255 594
Address: 58 Darvell Street, TOOTGAROOK Price: $362,000 Agency: Foreshore Real Estate 2283 Point Nepean Road, Rye 5985 4301 Agent: Cathy Watson, 0400 867 154
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14 Catalina Avenue
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TITLES DUE SEPTEMBER 2011 This unique 24 lot sub-division at 610 Esplanade provides a wonderful opportunity to build your dream home by the sea. Rarely does land so close to the Esplanade become available to the public.
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Address: 44 Buena Vista Drive, RYE Price: $529,000 Agency: John Kennedy Real Estate, 2327 Point Nepean Road, Rye 5985 8800 Agent: John Kennedy, 0401 984 842
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MORNINGTON
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9 Stanton Close
Inspect Wednesday & Saturday 3-3.30pm or by appointment
MORNINGTON
$550,000 - $585,000
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Inspect Saturday 2-2.30pm or by appointment 6 Billabong Close
7 Bath Street
MORNINGTON
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$880,000
Inspect Saturday 12-12.30pm or by appointment
MORNINGTON
$690,000 - $730,000
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Inspect Saturday 3-3.30pm or by appointment 107A Tanti Avenue
MORNINGTON
$500,000 - 540,000
Affordable Beachside Family Home!
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$950,000 - $1,050,000
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Inspect Saturday 4-4.30pm or by appointment 708 Esplanade
5975 7733 Page 10
Inspect by appointment 4 Cottage Place
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Inspect by appointment 24 Jacaranda Crescent
Inspect by appointment
Shop 2, 188-194 Main St Mornington
www.conleyluff.com.au
MORNINGTON
$495,000 - $550,000
MORNINGTON
$555,000 - $585,000
MORNINGTON
$430,000 - $460,000
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Inspect by appointment 41 Parkside Crescent
MORNINGTON
NEG OVER $700,000
Inspect Sat 12-12.30 or by appointment 5/33 Balcombe Street
MORNINGTON
$690,000 - $740,000
Inspect Wednesday & Saturday 3-3.30pm or by appointment
MORNINGTON
$495,000
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8 Ella Bella Way
MORNINGTON
$260,000 - $270,000
MORNINGTON
Inspect Saturday 4-4.30pm or by appointment 1/30 Vale Street
NEG OVER $320,000
MORNINGTON
Inspect Wednesday & Saturday 11-11.30am or by appointment
$470,000 - $520,000
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1/2 Hunter Street
Inspect Wednesday & Saturday 11-11.30am or by appointment 5/47 Spray Street
MORNINGTON
NEG OVER $270,000
MORNINGTON
Inspect Saturday 1-1.30pm or by appointment 1/10 Kent Street
NEG OVER $380,000
MORNINGTON
Inspect Saturday 12-12.30pm or by appointment
$350,000 - $375,000
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2/14 Fleet Street
Inspect Saturday 11-11.30am or by appointment 2/13 Brent Street
5975 7733
Inspect Sat 1-1.30pm or by appointment 3/11-13 Johns Road
Inspect Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment
Shop 2, 188-194 Main St Mornington
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42 Pasadena Street, Rye $570,000 THE ENTERTAINER
78 Valley Drive, Rye $395,000
This comfortable brick veneer family home situated on a block of 930 sqm approximately, boasts 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 living. With open plan Kitchen and dining opening onto wrap around decks. With a large shed that can accommodate 4 cars and immaculate gardens, this really is a family home built for entertaining.
VALLEY VIEWS
Brand new three bedroom elevated home with excellent rural views to Mt Martha and Arthurs Seat. Light bright open plan living, dining and kitchen, separate bathroom, toilet and laundry.
Contact: John Kennedy 0401 984 842
5 Phyllis Parade Rye $499,000 TREE-TOPS OVER TYRONE
Contact: John Kennedy 0401 984 842
73 Booran Parade, Tootgarook $495,000
(OHYDWHG WLPEHU KRPH ZLWK PDJQLĂ&#x20AC;FHQW rural and tree top views only a short 15 minute stroll to the popular Tyrone beach. Home comprises three good size bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan kitchen/living area, two sunny decks, one facing north the other south. Double carport and natural low maintenance gardens.
TWO OF EVERYTHING
Huge family home or dual family living? The choice is yours. Consisting of two separate dwellings divided by bi-fold doors. Two bathrooms, two laundries, two kitchens, three living areas, ducted heating and airconditioning. A fully fenced 1379m2 parcel of land. A unique opportunity for a lifestyle at the quiet end of the street with easy access to golf courses and both the front and back beaches.
Contact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724
4 Sussex Road Rye $369,000 WANT A RENO?
Contact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724
39 Locksley Road, Rye $900,000 - $980,000 LUXURIOUS TOWNSHIP POSITION
A charming and private home, renovated and brought to life by its loving owners, this home has all the old world charm of yesteryear, with updated and modern touches throughout. Consisting of 5 large EHGURRPV EDWKURRPV RIĂ&#x20AC;FH VSDFLRXV living and entertainment areas, outdoor kitchen and spa with sundeck, double carport and double garage. Outdoor entertaining is a feature of the home ERDVWLQJ D ODUJH OLYLQJ DUHD Ă RZLQJ RQWR the alfresco.
Contact: John Kennedy 0401 984 842
456 Browns Road, Rye $250,000 - $270,000
Are you up to a minor reno? This three bedroom home could be just the ticket. Good size living with separate meals area off kitchen. Large laundry, separate toilet, full bathroom all on a large level block of 782m2 and situated just a short drive to Rye shops and beach. Inspect anytime.
Contact: John Kennedy 0401 984 842
6 Alathea Court, Rye $550,000 - $600,000 TOWNSHIP POSITION
Situated just a short walk into Rye shops, restaurants and beach sits this quality brick home on an elevated low maintenance block. Home comprises three good size bedrooms, main with ensuite and WIR, two separate living areas and three toilets. Large laundry, modern kitchen with walk in pantry and double garage with internal access to house. Fantastic holiday investment or permanent home. Inspect anytime.
COASTAL SOUNDS
Nicely treed block of 863m2 situated in the 5\H RFHDQ EHDFK SUHFLQFW %XLOG \RXU Ă&#x20AC;UVW RU last home here and sleep well to the sounds of the ocean waves crashing on shore.
Contact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724
2327 PT NEPEAN RD RYE Contact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724
03 5985 8800 www.johnkennedyrealestate.com.au
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Blairgowrie 18 Mackie Court
Rosebud 100 Jetty Road
Sorrento 48 Collins Parade
Blairgowrie 14 Knox Road
Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position! Stylish & well presented 5 bed, 2 bath, 2 living beach house with outdoor entertaining decks so close to bay beach & shops.
Beachside charm! Picturesque 3 bedroom WB home, immaculatly presented & approx 500m to the beach, shops & school.
500m to Sullivan Bay Beach sits this pretty sun ďŹ lled 3 bed 2 bath timber Sorrento beach house with large elevated north facing entertainers deck.
With the ocean coast at the end of the street, this 3 BR home on 674sqm (approx) comes with generous rooms & double garage.
> PRIVATE SALE > MEL REF 167 / F2 > EPR $850,000 - $895,000 > OFFICE Blairgowrie, 2819 Point Nepean Road > TEL 5988 9095 > CONTACT Sally Johnstone 0417 577 194
> PRIVATE SALE > MEL REF 170 / F1 > EPR $399,000 > OFFICE Rosebud, 1/991 Point Nepean Road > TEL 5986 5777 > CONTACT Hendrik Boer 0410 415 515
> PRIVATE SALE > MEL REF 157 / A11 > EPR $790,000 - $870,000 > OFFICE Blairgowrie, 2819 Point Nepean Road > TEL 5988 9095 > CONTACT Sally Johnstone 0417 577 194
> PRIVATE SALE > MEL REF 167 / E5 > EPR $460,000 - $495,000 > OFFICE Blairgowrie, 2819 Point Nepean Road > TEL 5988 9095 > CONTACT Sally Johnstone 0417 577 194
Rye 44 Shirlow Avenue
McCrae 1 Fairway Crescent
Rye 60-62 Avon Road
Sorrento 13 Sheoak Grove
An easy walk to the beach, this spacious 4BR home is the ultimate escape boasting a superb entertaining deck, spa, sauna & 2 DLUG.
Unique 3BR home featuring an extensive north facing sun drenched deck with bay & tree top views.
With views to ocean dunes, this 3 BR multi-level home on nearly 2/3rds of an acre offers 4 living/dining, woodheater, jacuzzi & decks.
Nestled in complete privacy. with the National Park as your back yard and a walking track to Koonya ocean and surf beach at your front door. A real gem.
> PRIVATE SALE > MEL REF 168 / J5 > EPR $650,000 - $695,000 > OFFICE Rye, 2361 Point Nepean Road > TEL 5985 9333 > CONTACT Jay Furniss 0419 728 225
> PRIVATE SALE > MEL REF 170 / J2 > EPR $470,000 - $490,000 > OFFICE Rosebud, 1/991 Point Nepean Road > TEL 5986 5777 > CONTACT Hendrik Boer 0410 415 515
> PRIVATE SALE > MEL REF 168 / A11 > EPR $760,000 - $795,000 > OFFICE Rye, 2361 Point Nepean Road > TEL 5985 9333 > CONTACT Jay Furniss 0419 728 225
> PRIVATE SALE > MEL REF 166 / K1 > EPR $710,000 - $770,000 > OFFICE Blairgowrie, 2819 Point Nepean Road > TEL 5988 9095 > CONTACT Sally Johnstone 0417 577 194
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Based on public and PDOL reported sold in Blairgowrie and Rye July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Blairgowrie 2819 Point Nepean Road 5988 9095 Rosebud Shop 1/991 Point Nepean Road 5986 5777 Rye 2361 Point Nepean Road 5985 9333 hockingstuart.com.au
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MARKET PLACE
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Best buy in brick ’n’ tile THIS is a terrific three-bedroom brick veneer home on a large and level 624 square metre block close to fabulous beaches. The modern and spacious kitchen and family room opens out to a fantastic paved outdoor entertainment area with a pitched roof pergola. The living room has gas heating and there is also split-system air-conditioning. A double garage includes a work station and there is even room for a boat or trailer up the driveway. Situated very privately behind the quintessential white picket fence, this excellent home has an established garden and has been heavily reduced in price for even better buying.
Address: 22 Harridge Street, ROSEBUD Price: $365,000 Agency: T. Hobson Real Estate, 1245 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud 5986 8811 Agent: Terry Hobson, 0408 545 654
Where the bush meets the bay SET in a quiet court in one of the most sought-after locations in Mt Martha, this grand Tudor-style home is on a fabulous block of 956 square metres approx and is nestled on the edge of the Balcombe Estuary with easy access to the boardwalk, which meanders down to Mt Martha Village and the beach. The window furnishings and floor coverings are in good condition with polished floorboards in another living area. While already enjoying lovely views of Port Phillip Bay, new owners could extend the property upwards (STCA) to further enhance the view.
Address: 12 Barossa Court, MOUNT MARTHA Price: Contact Agent Agency: Honor Baxter Real Estate 7a Bay Road, Mount Martha 5976 6688 Agent: Maree Greensill, 0417 515 207
5986 8811
1245 Pt Nepean Road, Rosebud www.thobson.com.au
ROSEBUD SOUTH
$489,000 Modern Family or Retirement Home Located within the popular Peninsula Sands Estate and surrounded by similar high quality homes this modern 3 BR family home is only 4 years young and offers 3 large bedrooms all with BIRs and master bedroom with FES & WIR. The huge, open plan kitchen/meals/ living areas are ideal for entertaining on a large scale or just enjoy family fun around the billiard table or bar. There is easy access from the family room to the side and rear yards which is a fantastic and safe place for the kids to play. There is also a separate room at the rear of the home that can be used as a children’s play room, home office or guest accommodation area. The property has a double brick garage/workshop, with access to the rear, gas ducted heating, quality drapes & floor coverings and much more. This is a home for the young and growing family needing a roomy and comfortable home or the perfect retirement home for the active couple that still require space to move. Realistically priced and representing fantastic value for money this home will not last on the market for long.
Contact: Alex Menassa 0419 328 775 Inspect: By Appointment
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MORNINGTON
1/39 Separation St
MORNINGTON
2/39 Separation St
MOUNT MARTHA
6 Pineview Crt
MOUNT MARTHA
12 Barossa Crt
MAKE THE MOVE TO BEACHSIDE Set amongst beautifully established gardens in a peaceful location this character filled 3 bedroom home has been refurbished and sits on a compact block. Boasting a light and bright interior, polished floorboards, down lights, ceiling fan, lounge with gas log fireplace, ducted gas heating, main bedroom with spa bath. With further scope to extend this property will delight all who inspect. Price: $480,000-$510,000
BRAND NEW AND EXQUISITE Brand new home of contemporary luxury over two levels. Within walking distance of Main Street shops, cafes and restaurants. Includes: 3 bedrooms, main with FES & WIR, main bathroom with granite bench tops & bath, modern kitchen with granite bench tops. Large living/dining & sliding doors to north facing outdoor entertaining area, many features too numerous to mention. Price: $640,000-$680,000
PERFECT POSITION AND THE PRICE IS RIGHT! Everything you need is at your fingertips with this beautifully maintained 3 to 4 bedroom. Within walking distance to shops, parks and transport. The front lounge room looks out to the garden and the kitchen/family room leads out to the undercover terrace. The main bedroom has a feature bay window, WIR and FES. There are two further bedrooms with WIR’s and sparkling bathroom. Price: $430,000-$460,000
WHERE THE BUSH MEETS THE BAY Set in a quiet court in one of the most sought after locations in Mount Martha, this charming home is nestled on the edge of the Balcombe Estuary with easy access via the boardwalk to the Mt. Martha Village and beach. Whilst enjoying lovely views of the bay, it could have spectacular views by undertaking a minor renovation. Price: On Application
MOUNT MARTHA
MORNINGTON
MORNINGTON
MORNINGTON
Contact: Louise Varigos 0428 148 468
Inspect: Saturdays 12.00 - 12.30
14 Mathew St
POSITION PERFECT – MOTIVATED VENDOR SAYS SELL A prized “Old Mt Martha” beachside location that is just a short stroll to the beach, estuary, shops, tennis courts and schools. Set on a bush block of 700sqm. approx. this solid brick home consists of 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, open plan kitchen/family meals area and a large living area with vaulted ceilings and open fire place. Delightful outdoor decking with room to improve or extend! Price: $545,000 Contact: Louise Varigos 0428 148 468
Inspect: Saturdays 11.00 - 11.30
Contact: Louise Varigos 0428 148 468
Inspect: Saturdays 12.00 - 12.30
16 Moomba St
ROMANTICALLY CAPTIVATING This gorgeous cottage has 3 bedrooms, 1 fully renovated bathroom with spa, timber kitchen with all up to the minute appliances including dishwasher. Spacious and cosy lounge with wood heater, separate dining area and polished timber floors. Picture windows overlooking the olde worlde meandering gardens give a feel of romance and hint of an era gone by. Price: $530,000-$550,000 Contact: Louise Varigos 0428 148 468
Inspect: Saturdays 11.00 - 11.30
Contact: Maree Greensill 0417 515 207
Inspect: Saturdays 11.00 - 11.30
25 Gleneagles Ave
ONLY METRES FROM THE BEACH Lovely 3 bedroom home with the cliff top walking tracks, beach and shops at your fingertips. The large 781m2 block gives the option of extending out, adding a 2nd level to capture sea views, redevelop or sub-divide (STCA). Consisting of two large living areas, formal living with feature bay window and Coonara fireplace and the kitchen/family room has French doors out to the huge deck. Price: $590,000-$620,000 Contact: Maree Greensill 0417 515 207
Inspect: Saturdays 3.00 - 3.30
Contact: Louise Varigos 0428 148 468 or Maree Greensill 0417 515 207 Inspect: Saturdays 2.00-2.30pm
11a York St
BEACHSIDE VACANT LAND With plans and permits in place this 280sqm block can secure you the lifestyle you have always dreamt about and all just a leisurely stroll to Main Street, Mornington has to offer. The proposed 22 square townhouse will have three bedrooms, study, ensuite, modern kitchen, family and dining room and extensive lounge area plus laundry and powder room. Price: $340,000-$360,000 Contact: Louise Varigos 0428 148 468
209 Main Street, Mornington
5976 6688
7A Bay Road, Mount Martha
5974 8688
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For Sale
12 Thurloo Drive, Safety Beach Buy off the plan & save
For Sale
Two x two storey residences, each with 3 bedrooms, master with FES & WIR, rumpus room, formal lounge, kitchen/meals/family area and main bathroom. Double lock up garage with extra storage. This is a Pearlhill Development, specs and plans available on request. Inspect today and choose from a wide range of Àttings and colours.
$875,000 $875,000
This brilliantly designed and precision built home is on a large 1406m2 block and offers four bedrooms, master with spa ensuite, study, formal and informal living areas, expansive kitchen with stone bench tops and high quality appliances. Key additions include a large entertaining deck, second driveway (ideal for boat or caravan) leading to a large workshop, porcelain tiles and wool carpet, with ducted heating & refrigerated cooling.
$895,000 $895,000
Price: $750,000 - $780,000
1/12 Thurloo Drive: - App. Price: 1/12 Thurloo Drive: - App.
29 squares, 500sqm500sqm block block 29 squares, 2/12 Thurloo Drive: - App. 32- App. 32 2/12 Thurloo Drive: squares,squares, 800sqm800sqm block block
Inspect: By Appointment
Inspect: By Appointment
For Sale
14 Thurloo Drive, Safety Beach An opportunity not to be missed
For Sale
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Price: $595,000
Price: $695,000-$740,000
Inspect: By Appointment
Inspect: By Appointment
4 Lesa Court, Mount Martha Home sweet home Located in a quiet court close to local schools and shopping centre, this family home has four large bedrooms plus a study. The formal lounge has a bay window, there is an open plan second living area, family room, meals area and kitchen. Entertain with family and friends over looking alfresco area and inground solar heated, salt chlorinated pool. Double lock up garage with rear access. Two good sized garden sheds and a large backyard with plenty of room for kids to play. Central heating, evaporative cooling and split system heating and cooling.
For Sale R L DO SEL N VE ST MU
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8 Chateaux Close, Mount Martha Look out summer here we come! This absolutely stunning entertainers home consists of Àve large bedrooms, master with parents retreat and FES. If you love entertaining this grand home is for you! Open plan living with a modern kitchen, European appliances and breakfast bar central to family and meals area overlooking alfresco decking and sandstone in ground salt water and solar heated pool. From the rumpus/lounge room to the pool area, your family and friends will envy the large space that surround the home.
rs fe red f l o e Price: $740,000 - $770,000 Al nsid co Inspect: Saturday 2.00-2.30pm
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119 Seaview Avenue, Safety Beach Seaview at Martha Cove Walking distance from Martha Cove Marina and approx. 500 meters from the Safety Beach fore-shore this superb, luxury two storey townhouse is almost completed. Approx. 27 squares of living comprise three bedrooms plus a parents retreat, 2 bathrooms and a powder room and two separate living areas. The kitchen has Caesar stone bench tops with tiled splash back, Smeg stainless steel appliances, designer tap wear, Rinnai 24hr gas hot water and the living areas have heating with programmable thermostat and split system air conditioning, generous allowance of lighting and television points & alarm system.
Prime block for land ready to build your dream home or holiday house upon. Situated a mere 500m to the Safety Beach foreshore and boat ramp and a casual walk from the multi-million dollar Martha Cove marina. Land Size approx 958 sqm.
For Sale
32 Meridian Way, Mornington Inspired living and entertaining
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6 Avery Court, Mount Martha Elegant and sophisticated on a grand scale A luxury two storey rendered Simmons home situated in cul de sac location of prestigious Mount Martha location. The grand entrance has high ceilings and a sweeping stair case leading to the family’s four bedrooms and large retreat with balcony overlooking a semi-rural vista. The double bi- fold doors separate the formal area from the main living areas. A Master chef kitchen with granite bench tops has large pantry and the meals and family room area surrounded by Áoor to ceiling bay window overlooking in-ground pool. Vendor must sell - All offers will be considered.
rs ffe ered o l Price: $820,000 + Al nsid Inspect: Saturday 12.00-12.30pm co
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82-84 Eumeralla Grove, Mt Eliza Build your dream home HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! A rare opportunity to secure your own piece of prestigious Mt Eliza. This fantastic elevated allotment of approx. 1449m2 allows the successful purchaser to build their dream home and sit back and enjoy the views and location. Located in a quiet area and including architectural designs, working drawings, engineers designs and computations, soil reports, 5star energy rating report, stamped council approved permit, pool deposit and survey report. Priced to sell.
Price: $310,000 - $340,000 Inspect: By Appointment
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MORNINGTON PENINSULA PROPERTY SELLOUT Investors and DEVELOPERS OFFER: FUNDING FROM ͻ ϱϬй sĞŶĚŽƌ dĞƌŵƐ owner occupiers DO NOT MISS OUT ͻ ĂůĂŶĐĞ Ϯ LJĞĂƌƐ DEVELOPER ͻ /ŵŵĞĚŝĂƚĞ ŽĐĐƵƉĂƟŽŶ EŽ ƐŝŵŝůĂƌ ƉƌŽĚƵĐƚƐ ĂƌĞ ŽŶ
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DROMANA SELF STORAGE GARAGE DEVELOPMENT SITE WITH PA 3351 SQM
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Mini-tradies Factories from $149,000 or rent at discounted price from $869pm + gst
Mini-tradies factories in Mornington From 71sqm @ $149,000
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www.aussiestoragegroup.com
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Security solutions
Healthy living
THIS business installs and services security systems including, but not limited to, surveillance cameras, digital video recorders, video intercom systems, domestic and commercial alarm panels, apartmentstyle and gated community access control panels plus ongoing client maintenance and upgrades. The current owner has all necessary licences and registrations to operate. The business does require a person with industry experience.
THIS health food store has no opposition in the town and is well established with a large customer base. It sells a wide range of organic groceries, bulk foods, fruit, vegetables, supplements and beauty products. It also has a large practitioner, herbal dispensary and clinic room available for consultations. A new POS system has been installed. The business also offers a well-established website with regular weekly sales.
Security, CARRUM DOWNS Price: $160,000 Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151
Health Food, HASTINGS Price: $159,900 + stock (app. $45,000) Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151
Business Sales Specialists www.latessabusiness.com.au
50 Playne Street Frankston
Tel: (03) 9781 1588 HAIR SALON
HAIR & BEAUTY
SPORTS CLOTHING
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Good lease, very reasonable Long established in good Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s apparel for yoga, Cosy cafĂŠ easy to run with rent, small appealing salon part of town. 6 stations, gym, pÂŹilates etc. Well 2 staff. Opens Tues to Sat, with 3 stations, 2 basins, 3 dryers, 2 basins. Very known to locals, easy to run breakfasts, lunches etc. reception and kitchen/ reasonable rent, opening 5 ½ with 1 or 2 staff. Many repeat Good display, seating in and storage area. GD\V 7KLV ZLOO EH D JUHDW ÂżUVW customers. out, new lease available. NOW salon opportunity! NOW
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Worldwide organization, 6 locations on Peninsula. Full training in teaching, marketing & admin. Unique creative curriculum.
10 stations, small laundry, main road location. Brightly presented, rear courtyard. NOW
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Niche market in town for whole/organic foods inc fruit & veg. 5 ½ days, seating for 18 in/out. Well known to locals and passing trade.
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Main street, well known, pleasant business. Optus Premium dealer, computing & entertainment. Full security 24/7. NOW
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$872027,9( 5(3$,56 Well equipped workshop with hi-tech equipment & latest software technology. Easily run by two, good lease arrangements available. 5 days.
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7 days 11.30pm to 4am, two refrigerated vans. Pick XS 0RRUDEELQ KDV ÂżOO LQ drivers. One of approx. 200 franchises Australia wide.
Est 28 yrs, home based. Sale and service of machines Servicing Westernport side of and equipment, point of sale Peninsula, Defence housing, etc. Operating since 1986 FRPPHUFLDO RIÂżFHV 5HDO ZLWK JRRG SURÂżWV WKURXJKRXW Estate etc. All necessary 5 days, vendor will train. equipment, vendor assistance. NOW
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Frankston, Cranbourne, Peninsula. Short hours, days to suit. Van with all equipment and stock included.
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HOMEWARES & GIFTS
FISH & CHIPS
EMBROIDERY
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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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Time for action on pizza parlour THIS long-established restaurant is positioned in a small residential shopping strip that includes a fish and chip shop and licensed supermarket. With no immediate opposition in the area, this very well equipped business has excellent plant and equipment including walk-in cool room and freezer. Pizza & Pasta, MORNINGTON Lease Price: $200pw + GST +OGS Agency: Kevin Wright Real Estate 72 Main Street, Mornington 5977 2255 Agent: Gary Ralph, 0418 535 503
Factory with residential loft MEASURING approximately 380 square metres, this former recording studio and shop lends itself to a multitude of uses. It’s perfect for the small business owner or ideal for creative purposes with artists, photographers and manufacturers sure to show interest. The property is for genuine sale with motivated vendors keen to sell.
Address: 12 David Court, ROSEBUD Price: $250,000 – $270,000 Agency: Stockdale & Leggo Rosebud 1089 Point Nepean Road, 5689 8600 Agent: Jon Perrett, 0405 123 921
A deli-cious business PERFECTLY positioned in busy Main Street, this popular deli serves a wide variety of sitdown and takeaway meals with strong coffee sales also. The interior is well fitted out with a good commercial kitchen. There is seating for 60 diners inside and 16 outside. The business can be run either as a family concern or with staff. Average takings are about $9000 per week. Delicatessen, MORNINGTON Price: $220,000 + SAV Agency: Kevin Wright Real Estate 72 Main Street, Mornington 5977 2255 Agent: Kevin Wright, 0417 564 454
Prime investment on the menu ARGUABLY the most prominent site in the industrial heart of Carrum Downs, this versatile property includes takeway food shop, warehouse and two offices. The anchor tenant is the Homestyle Café, which has a new 5x5x5 year lease. There are also 22 on-site car parks.The total land area measures 1647 square metres with all properties on the one title. Current return is $72,504 per year (approx). 1-4/2 Brett Drive, CARRUM DOWNS Auction: Friday 23 September at 2pm Agency: Nichols Crowder, 2/1 Colemans Road, Carrum Downs, 9775 1535 Agent: Richard Wraith, 0419 564 528
To advertise in the next edition of the Southern Peninsula News commercial real estate section, contact Jason Richardson on 0421 190 318 or email jason@mpnews.com.au Page 20
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www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/rosebud
26 Harridge Street Rosebud
16 Bowen Street McCrae
A Remarkable Family Home Designed to provide a relaxed haven for families, this fabulous home is only minutes from parkland, schools and shops. The highly accommodating floor plan boasts numerous living areas, making it ideal for entertaining or everyday living. A large formal lounge and dining room leads to a large, well appointed kitchen. The three generously proportioned bedrooms have all got built in robes and the master has a brand new, modern ensuite and walk in robe, with access to the garden from two of the bedrooms.
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Inspect
Wed 21 September 11-11.30am Sat 24 September 10.30-11am
Agent
Amanda Kaye - 0408 888 607
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Stunning light and spacious A Frame fronted timber Pole House. Massive uninterrupted views of the bay extending to the heads and across to the Bass Strait; breathtaking. Home briefly comprises of three bedrooms with the main bedroom upstairs with its own suite complete with bathroom and wardrobe. Spacious and light living room open plan to kitchen which is fully equipped including D/W. Lounge room has three doors which all flow on to the extensive deck which faces due west and North.
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I’m on my own again. Somebody help me get a new owner. My last owner did his best but I have lost a bit of my sparkle. I’m a bit rough around the edges but really look forward to a bit of a tart up. I’m looking for some big muscle bound builder with a big heart and healthy bank balance to invigorate me and make me a star all over again. I’ve got 3 spacious bedrooms plus 2 living areas. I am as solid as a rock and I’m on a cracking block of 890m2 (approx.) Be rough with me, tear my heart out and use me as a blank canvass. I’ll respond and re-appear as testament to your creative flair. Look to the future and take me with you.
Units this close to the beach and township are very difficult to find. Being one of only three on the block it offers a quiet, convenient location to retire in comfort or would equally suit a wonderful work free weekend getaway. Featuring a comfortable floor plan with 2 bedrooms, nice big lounge, kitchen and bathroom facilities plus a surprisingly large backyard area and lock up garage. Having been owned for many years by its current owners and used sparingly as a holiday home it presents in excellent condition and ready to play host for many years to come to its new owners. Most of all remember it is only 300mts to the beach and shopping centre.
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34 Agnes Avenue Blairgowrie
43 Walbrook Road Rye
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Bold words but true. Location wise, size, ease of build and dollar for dollar this has to be the best opportunity on the Peninsula. Located in a quiet highly sought address backing directly onto Stringer Reserve it offers the perfect position to construct your dream residence or idyllic holiday home. Just a few minutes in any direction will have you in a hub of activity whether it’s the pounding waves of the ocean beach, the crystal clear waters of the family friendly bay beaches or the vibrancy of the Blairgowrie or Sorrento Villages. Add to this a myriad of other activities available on the fabulous Mornington Peninsula and this is the block that everyone will want to own. Will you be the lucky one?
Picture if you will, the perfect scenario. The house you want, just the right size in pristine condition on a beautiful double block with pretty manicured gardens, a double garage and extra garden shed/workshop and all this in a leafy highly sought location with easy access to shops, beaches and the long list of Peninsula activities. Now, make it affordable. Sounds like the impossible dream? Well folks heres the solution. This property consists of a block in excess of 1250 sqmts, the gardens are a treat, it does have the garage and shed and it is in the prettiest leafy location. Whats the catch you may ask? There really isnt one other than the fact that the stunning brick and timber home is a touch on the small side with 2 bedrooms, with the option of a 3rd, open plan living and kitchen.
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Easily the best block available in the immediate area and better still its priced to sell. Located in a peaceful no through street this fabulous block of 760m2 (approx) shouldn’t be overlooked. There’s very little elevation and the driveway and building parcel have already been cut in. It’s a little overgrown at the moment but nothing a good old fashion working bee won’t fix. A great opportunity that wont last long.
This delightful home offers the complete package for the astute buyer seeking a good quality home in pristine condition to enjoy all year round. Bathed in natural light the home feels fresh and a pleasure to be in with open plan living a major drawcard which adds to the spacious feel of the home. Adjoining this room we have a very well appointment central modern kitchen. There are 3 bedrooms and a family sized bathroom.. On a low maintenance block with pretty private gardens the home has an extensive outdoor entertaining area perfect for year round family fun. The entire property is very well maintained and a delight to inspect. Positioned just far enough from the hustle and bustle of main street area yet close enough to pop down to the beach for a swim, and of course the general store across the street.
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Just listed and sure to please. A lovely modern home, freshly painted, spotlessly clean and in brilliant condition. A trendy split level design offers a large lounge on one level and a second living/dining area up a couple of stairs. There are 3 bedrooms with a full ensuite to the master plus a 2nd family bathroom. The kitchen is well appointed and has a lovely outlook including glimpse of the bay. Gleaming polished timber floors are a feature throughout the living zones. There’s also split system A/C and ducted heating for year round comfort. A large covered deck across the back offers great outdoor entertaining. We also have a garage with remote door. The garden setting is quite natural with wonderful Moonahs. Now for the best bit, there are bay views from the house and the top deck. A great home in a top location and definitely priced to sell.
There’s nothing more re-assuring than owning property. With the stock market causing grief right, left and centre it is the prudent investor that adds a property or 2 to their investment portfolio. This particular home is a lovely solid brick veneer on a brilliant level block of 700m2 (approx) with a lock up garage. Featuring 3 good sized bedrooms, ensuite to master, 2nd bathroom, 2 separate living rooms, central kitchen and facilities. Located in a popular quiet part of Rye, walking distance to the beach and just minutes from Ryes vibrant shopping precinct. Make no mistake this is an excellent property that would equally suit a permanent home, holiday home or a quality low maintenance investment.
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Stockdale & Leggo rolls out a winner! The Stockdale & Leggo brand just got even stronger. In August 15th 2011, the company launched a re-brand initiative that’s seeing its re-vitalised, sharper image send waves throughout the industry and generate heightened levels of interest at the local level. The Directors of the Dromana (John Sanderson), Rosebud (Jon Perrett) and Rye Offices (Phil & Diane Key) are unanimous that it is Stockdale & Leggo’s most exciting and creative move in recent times. The vibrant, more refined logo is injecting renewed energy and vitality into the brand. Its sharp, clean lines and up-beat colours suggest a high-quality product and service. Already known by 97% of people for its prominence in real estate, Stockdale & Leggo has been a major force in real estate since 1936. Today its modern brand reflects a current, progressive company with its eyes firmly focused on the future. “Our market research suggested a need for fresh impetus,” explains Stockdale & Leggo CEO, Peter Thomas. “It was time for us to move forward with the times. We had the foundations and the experience – so we re-invented the
brand for a more up-market image that gives our clients’ properties a sharper, more competitive edge.” And it’s working. Building on existing, instant brand recognition, the distinctive new logo, paralleled by an intensive public awareness campaign, is already attracting both a wider range of quality clientele and higher response levels to listed properties. “Our office, boards, and property marketing campaigns now stand out much more,” “They’re invigorating and vibrant. We can now represent properties better. The staff are enthused, and everyone’s excited about the future. The brand is certainly on the move.” The initiative reflects a fresh direction for a company that’s strengthening its national presence through continued, measured expansion across the country. It also affirms Stockdale & Leggo’s commanding position at the forefront of an evolving marketplace defined by today’s higher consumer expectations. It looks as though local real estate just took a turn for the better!
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Brings the outside inside DELIGHTFUL decking and full-length picture windows bring the views of Port Phillip Bay right to the living room with this amazing home in the heights of Rye. Running the entire length of the home, and complete with safety glass, there is direct access to an undercover section of the deck from the lounge room where you can sit and watch sunsets or ships sail by. The open-plan living areas has a galley-style kitchen and a dining room with a blend of polished timber and parquetry flooring. There is a cosy wood heater and a full-length mirror creates a sense of extra space. Also upstairs is the main and second bedroom as well as a separate bathroom. An extremely cool feature of the home is the professionally installed glass elevator that provides easy wheelchair access to the upper level. Downstairs is another large bedroom that could be partitioned to create a fourth room if needed and another bathroom. Step outside and there is a well-laid out garden complete with water tanks. Overall, this is an outstanding package with some truly unique features.
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This near new single residence is just a short walk to the Safety Beach foreshore and the multi million dollar Martha Cove marina. Set upon a smaller allotment - fully landscaped and easy to maintain. 3 spacious bedrooms, 1-2 living areas, stone bench tops in kitchen, gas ducted heating. Remote lock up garage with drive through access via real roller door. Long settlement available. Projected rental return of $330 approx per week. CALL NOW!
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AROUND THE PENINSULA
Lew pool goes to building tribunal By Mike Hast THE controversial Lew family pool allegedly built on public land at Mt Eliza goes before the Building Commission’s Building Appeals Board today (Tuesday). Billionaire clothing retailer Solomon Lew and his daughter Jacqueline Lew are challenging Mornington Peninsula Shire’s demolition order. Last Thursday, the shire fenced off a section of Moondah Beach, claiming the retaining wall of the horizon pool was in danger of collapsing. The pool issue has become a soap opera with Mt Eliza conservationists last Sunday week inspecting the Lew pool, which overlooks the beach near the end of Kunyung Rd. The “protest” visit was organised by Mt Eliza Coastcare and Mt Eliza Association For Environmental Care. People accessed the Moondah Beach foreshore site from public land late morning following a working bee beside the nearby Sturio Pde path, which the shire had recently upgraded. The entrance to the property owned by the Lews is near the corner of Sturio Pde and Osprey Ave. The property, believed to be worth more than $2.5 million, is used as a holiday retreat by Jacqueline Lew and
Deep end: Top, Cr Leigh Eustace, front, Peter Greer of Mt Eliza Association For Environmental Care and Jeff Yugovic of Mt Eliza Coastcare inspect the Lew family pool allegedly built on Crown land at Mt Eliza. Above, Cr Eustace shows part of the Lew pool area retaining wall where two welded steel braces have split due to pressure. Pictures: Keith Platt
also has an indoor pool. On 8 August, Mornington Peninsula Shire ordered the demolition of the horizon pool within 21 days under the Building Act. It was drained on Friday 12 August. The shire’s municipal building surveyor reported the retaining wall of
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the pool and adjacent grassed area was unstable. The pool had also been built without a planning permit, the shire said. A three-week extension was granted late last month, with the new deadline 19 September, after the Lews’ engineers sent new information to
the shire. Last month, the Lews approached the state government seeking to buy or lease the Crown land, but it is believed this has been rebuffed. In Parliament on 1 September, Mornington MP David Morris called on the government’s assistant treasurer, Gordon Rich-Phillips, to ensure no agreement was made with Solomon and Jacqueline Lew. “The action I am seeking is that the Assistant Treasurer ensure that no agreement is entered into by the government to sell or otherwise transfer control of the land occupied by the swimming pool to any private person, body or corporation,” he said. “The pool has been constructed on the foreshore reserve at Mt Eliza and there has been some discussion – much of it public – surrounding the issuing or otherwise of a building permit and normal consents for the construction of such a structure. “I understand the pool has now been drained to mitigate against collapse given the reported instability of the slope and that further discussions, including those of a legal nature, about the future of the pool are occurring. “I am more concerned about the second issue, which is the future status of the land on which the pool is located.”
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Mr Morris told Parliament the land was coastal reserve managed by the shire council. He said no one should be allowed to purchase or lease public land for any reason. “That is the critical issue here. The role of government is to protect public land. “I urge the Assistant Treasurer to make a strong statement to protect this coastal reserve and to reject any advance made to alienate the land.” Earlier this month, Jeff Yugovic of Mt Eliza Coastcare and Peter Greer of MEAFEC told The News: “We care about Port Phillip’s spectacular coastal bluffs and beaches, and believe in the importance of keeping public land in public ownership. “On the Sunday we restored vegetation beside the excellent, newly upgraded path down to the beach and visited the illegal swimming pool site.” Mt Eliza Ward councillor Leigh Eustace said even a layman could see the retaining wall of the pool and surrounds had moved since it was constructed. The pool area has a spectacular view of Port Phillip and Mornington harbour in the distance.
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Priest resigns to run ‘parallel’ church By Keith Platt HASTINGS priest Father Greg Reynolds has resigned because of his beliefs. A member of the Catholic church for 32 years, Fr Reynolds intends continuing holding mass, but ones that are “more inclusive of women and gays”. Fr Reynolds, 58, ran into problems with the church hierarchy a year ago by advocating the ordination of women priests. He received support from members of his congregation at St Mary’s in Hastings, but his statement led to questioning of his commitment by his superiors (‘Priest back from the wilderness despite plea for women clergy’, The News, 21/12/10). Fr Reynolds was summoned to a meeting with the Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne Denis Hart and basically told that there would be no disciplinary action against him provided he was less outspoken. However, wide publicity followed and Fr Reynolds was told “stop talking or resign”. Months later he was again contacted by the archbishop’s office with the message that no action was being taken. “I presume that if I take any more public action he would feel forced to sack me,” Fr Reynolds told The News last December. One year on and Fr Reynolds has decided he can no longer work within the confines of the Catholic church and wants to connect with the many people who have similar feelings. He says that the past 40 years has seen a steep decline in Catholics regu-
larly attending church. “It’s gone from 65 per cent to under 15 per cent. They are stark percentages,” Fr Reynolds said. “One of many reasons for this is the hierarchy’s policy on women priests. They’re not only against them, but also not allowing public discussion.” Fr Reynolds says his decision to leave the Catholic church was made during a three-month sabbatical visiting church groups in most state capitals. He used public transport while on his journey after having lost his driver’s licence. “There was a rumour I had gone to detox, but that’s not true,” he said. “I drink, but only in moderation.” He handed in his resignation two weeks ago and was due to return to St Mary’s this Sunday. His return will instead be a farewell lunch. His replacement at St Mary’s is Fr Grant O’Neill. Last week Fr Reynolds attended a conference in Sydney that discussed the issue of women priests. A woman priest ordained by a Catholic bishop in Germany was among the speakers. “She was ordained clandestinely and has been excommunicated three times by the church,” Fr Reynolds said. “There are at least three women bishops and 300 to 400 women priests in the world, mainly in America. “It’s like there’s a parallel church and the Catholic church just ignores it. It’s all a bit crazy. We live in interesting times.”
Fr Reynolds sees his new church as probably being run from a rented hall somewhere closer to Melbourne. “Services will celebrate the Eucharist in a Catholic way, but in a way that’s more inclusive of women and gays,” he said. “Maybe a few people will come from the peninsula, but I’m not poaching from the Catholic church. I’ll be making contact with those who have already walked away.” Fr Reynolds said members of his peninsula congregation “were sad that they had to say goodbye [to me], but they were understanding and most were supportive”. Fr Reynolds said his position would be that of “a priest without an appointment”. “Once a priest you’re always a priest, but I won’t be under a bishop or archbishop and am not allowed to perform official functions in the Catholic church.” He would also be deregistered as a marriage celebrant and unable to perform marriages. “I could apply to be a civil celebrant, but I don’t think it will come to that,” he said. One of Fr Reynolds’s parishoners said: “If he was a member of a religious order, they would have gone into bat for him but he won’t even get a job as a prison chaplain or as a missionary.” Resigned: Greg Reynolds plans to keep conducting mass the Catholic way.
Sea to see: How the artists envisage Ario Apartments will look from the outside and the inside.
Deposits paid for delayed high rise in Frankston TWENTY-two potential buyers have each paid a $1000 deposit for an apartment in the high-rise block planned for Davey St, Frankston. Although a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal hearing is scheduled for 17 October to deal with one objection to the 13-storey, $50 million building, developer Ross Voci remains hopeful of ministerial intervention. “I’ve asked Planning Minister Matthew Guy to call it in and I’m hoping he’ll do it before the VCAT hearing,” Mr Voci said on Tuesday.
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The objection to Mr Voci’s 45-metre high Ario building has been lodged by Dr Russell Rollinson, who practices neurology and clinical neurophysiology from his premises at 1 Plowman Place at the rear of the 89 apartments. “I’m all for people having a say, but everyone else in the community seems to be in favour of Airio, but the VCAT appeal is just causing a lot of confusion,” Mr Voci said. “It’s wasting a lot of time and precious resources and I believe the minister will call it in.
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“It’s costing me a lot of money, but I’m a survivor and am committed to the project.” Mr Voci believes other developers will come forward with projects to revitalise Frankston once he gets permission to build. “Until there’s one [major project] locked up and on its way home, they’re holding back on their cheque books.” However, Mr Voci is opposed to the proposal for a 20-storey building on Nepean Hwy opposite the Peninsula
Centre. “It seems like a great development, but that’s not the spot for it,” he said. “Hopefully they’ll get something through.” The proposal for the Nepean Hwy building by father and son developers Greg and Sean Farmer has been knocked back by Frankston Council, although they too hope the planning minister will intervene on their behalf. Despite the hold up to Airio Apartments, real estate agents Hocking Stuart this week held a “launch” for
the project, showing potential buyers DVDs and artist impressions of the building that will dominate the skyline of central Frankston. A late change to the plans will see a half basement used for car parking at Airio instead of the $20,000 a space initially being paid to council. Mr Voci said no expense had been spared on the apartments, with emphasis being given to “high quality and functionality”. Keith Platt
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Too small: Kananook Creek would be unable to provide the drainage needed during a major flood which would inundate central Frankston, the lowest point in the catchment.
City properties in flood’s way By Keith Platt FRANKSTON’S current budget is millions of dollars short of flood-proofing the city. Studies have shown it is impossible to protect all 1635 of the city’s flood-prone properties, but completion of work that can be done is years away. Climate change is predicted to produce higher rainfall and rising sea levels, which, if occurring simultaneously, would see many parts of the city inundated. Although flooding hotspots have been identified, council’s latest drainage budget is $755,000, far short of the $12 million needed for drainage and flood mitigation. Frankston has no flood warning system and the municipal emergency management plan does not assess the flood risk within the municipality. A separate Flood Emergency Plan will eventually be developed to deal with the response of emergency services during a flood. Ironically, while council has invested money and time in drought-proofing the city’s parks and reserves, it now needs extra millions to protect it from floods associated with climate change and water runoff from expanding urban and industrial areas. The city’s shortcomings and flood mitigation needs are outlined in a $61,000 flood management plan paid for by Melbourne Water. The plan says that it is not feasible to floodproof all properties in the city but some areas, such as the central business district, must be protected “almost regardless of the cost”. A report to be considered by councillors next week outlines the flood management plan, which defines the roles and responsibilities of council and Melbourne Water. Council has spent $39,000 on Water Sensitive Urban Design guidelines aimed at stopping polluted stormwater flowing into waterways and Port Phillip. Last November the council hired a drainage asset planner who is now reviewing the current drainage management plan. The flood plan warns of the need to avoid “downstream flooding” from 20 projects already flagged over the next decade that will produce 888 dwellings. On top of that, there are plans to create thousands of lots on another 247 hectares of greenfield sites. Some protection for the city will come from Melbourne Water, which is spending $100 million improving Frankston’s drainage, including the Sandgate drainage scheme that aims to reduce flooding impacts on the central area.
The three-stage works started in September 2009 and are due to be finished next year. The works from Chisholm TAFE on Fletcher St to Kananook Creek include a gross pollutant trap in Olsen St and increasing drainage capacity upstream of Monash University. The Flood Emergency Plan categorises flood risk areas as being medium, high or extreme. The area classed as extreme in Frankston stretches from Robinsons Rd in the south to Eel Race Drain at Seaford in the north and several kilometres inland. Two catchments involved are identified as the Lee St-Sandgate Av and Skye Rd-Karingal areas. Frankston has an estimated 1500 to 3100 residential buildings that would be inundated by a one-in-100 year storm combined with a 1.1-metre rise in sea levels, making it the state’s sixth-most flood-prone municipality. These figures do not include 148km of roads, eight kilometres of railway lines, 26 bridges, 10 sewer pumping stations, 98 km of drains, and industrial areas that would also be severely affected. The drainage plan warns that the city’s drainage systems “are subject to back water impacts of flooding or high tides within Kananook Creek” making it “almost impossible” to cope with floods during “high intensity events”. “Much of the areas are known to pond and some may even be impacted from flows from catchments outside the municipality. In particular, the potential exists for extreme flood events to break across catchments in the north of the municipality. “This may impact on the Seaford Swamp and former swamp areas to the south even through to the CBD that sits in behind the coastal dune system.” After six years of negotiation and investigation, council and Melbourne Water are about to sign an agreement identifying which drains each agency is responsible for. The agreement is based on Melbourne Water managing drains in catchments greater than 60 hectares while council is responsible for catchments less than 60ha. Effectively, Melbourne Water manages 150km of drains while council has 1010km. The fact that the city’s drainage network has more than 35,000 drainage pits requiring inspections on a five-year cycle with hot spots done more frequently is one statistic that illustrates the magnitude of the problem.
THE northern main entrance to Mornington has changed with ageing poplars along Nepean Hwy cut down last week. Clearing of the trees in the highway’s centre median strip began last Tuesday (pictured). VicRoads said the poplar trees had to go for safety reasons. The decision follows “several years” of discussions about the trees between Mornington Peninsula Shire and VicRoads, which manages the highway. The trees were in various stages of decline and had been hit by prolonged dry periods. The shire says the replacement trees will “retain the gateway avenue affect into the future, while ensuring clear zones are delivered”. Its news release says the poplars will be replaced with Pyrus callyerana (Manchurian pear), which is described as an upright deciduous ornamental tree with spring blossom and great autumn colour. Manchurian pears are seen as being “an ideal street or specimen tree … widely used in many situations including as a feature, a shade tree, in parks, lining driveways and avenues, under powerlines and in nature strips”. Native to China and Vietnam, they grow to about seven metres high and four metres wide, with blossom in spring and coloured leaves in autumn. The trees are also said to split with age and have limbs that can be lost during high winds. They are also susceptible to fireblight, a disease that Australian apple and pear growers have for years used as a reason to ban fruit imports from New Zealand. Keith Platt
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Children’s World
For everything your baby needs MORNINGTON Baby Goods Warehouse proprietors, Greg and Adelle, are celebrating their third year as owners. Their team offers expert advice and friendly service on a huge range of products for infants and toddlers. Their product familiar staff will help you choose from a range of baby goods to help you nurture and care for your newborn or toddler. Safety products such as capsules and child restraints, prams, strollers, cots, baths and stands are available at best prices. They also offer “snap buys” of display products at heavily discounted prices – many at nearly half price. Manchester, toys, breast pumps, support pillows, monitors and a whole range of other baby goods are in stock.
They have accredited professional restraint fitters on site to fit your child car restraints, capsules, boosters and harnesses – this service is provided free of charge if you purchase your capsule, restraint or booster from them. Come in and have a browse through their warehouse to see the savings you can make and enjoy the professional and friendly service you will receive. They also have on line shopping at www.babygoodswarehouse.com.au so you can enjoy the convenience of on line shopping. Greg and Adelle look forward to greeting you in their warehouse or on line at their website. Baby Goods Warehouse is located at 127 Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Mornington. Phone 5977 0966.
Get ready for Christmas WANTING some great gifts for the kids for Christmas ? Come into Kids Room Hobbies and see Martin or Kim for some help. They’ll make shopping for the right gift easier. Kids Room R/C Hobbies have been in Mornington for six months. They offer a wide range of radio control hobby goods from cars, helicopters, buggies, tanks, planes, monster trucks right
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Everything you want to know about being a miserable twerp By Stuart McCullough SOME things are hard to measure. No matter how powerful or profound they are, in many regards they cannot be gauged and cannot be captured. Into this category I’d place things like love and hate. Sensitivity, however, is a notable exception. Sensitivity can be measured not in metres, miles or in litres but by the songs of Simon and Garfunkel. The greater the number of songs in your possession, the more sensitive a soul you clearly are. In fact, extreme sensitivity is evident where the Garfunkel quotient is skewed to an especially high level. Put simply, anyone who owns a copy of Bright Eyes is unlikely to be able to withstand direct sunlight. Simon and Garfunkel have a lot to answer for. For a certain kind of person, they were the template for all it was to be young, shy and fiercely intelligent (such intelligence having been self-diagnosed). Sadly, I was certainly a certain kind of person and I regarded Simon and Garfunkel less as role models as I did my musical brothers and soul mates. My aim in life was to score as highly on the Simon and Garfunkometer as possible. It is often said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. It’s also the creepiest. But despite this, between the years 1988 and 1993, I bore an uncanny resemblance to Art Garfunkel as he appeared on the
Bookends LP. Right down to the black skivvy. But if you’re serious about emulating Simon and/or Garfunkel, you need more than a mere skivvy. You need a nylon-stringed acoustic guitar. The ‘nylon’ was Simon and Garfunkel’s weapon of choice. Should you decide that the life of a misery guts is for you, the first thing you need to do is get one of these suckers. Back before learning a musical instrument was replaced by uploading pornography
onto Facebook, nylon-stringed acoustic guitars were plentiful. These were the instruments that were gifted to plucky youngsters who dreamed of playing like Jimmy Page, but ended up struggling to get through Greensleeves without stopping, before giving up and consigning the whole exercise to the judo-bin of history. Those who persevered and who weren’t rewarded for their efforts with an electric guitar, learned to play folk songs. Folk music is often referred to as a “gateway” form
of music, in that it often leads to harder, more dangerous varieties. Indeed, as a musical snob let me say that mere folk is for lightweights, whereas Simon and Garfunkel is the very stuff of the mythical hard-core. They played folk-rock. It’s one thing to be just another jerk strumming a guitar; it’s also one thing to be a jerk strumming a guitar while standing in front of a drum kit. That, my friends, is “folk-rock”. But to execute folk rock to the standard de-
manded by Messrs Simon and Garfunkel, you’ve also got to be able to stare off into the middle distance. The importance of the middle distance to music is, ironically enough, often overlooked. It creates the impression that the singer may be able to see into the future. In that regard, Art Garfunkel was a blond afro-headed flux capacitor on legs, as no one could stare into the middle distance with the same level of conviction. Once you’ve got the fundamentals in place it’s time to start writing some songs. Here’s where the trouble really set in. Let me be the first to admit that in my late teens and early 20s, I had a chronic case of the Simon and Garfunkels. So bad was my condition that I kept a nylon-stringed guitar close to me at all times in order to ensure that when the melancholy muse struck, I’d be ready. It wouldn’t take much to set me off either. At one point running out of fresh milk was a crisis of sufficient standing to prompt a song. Even when a genuine misfortune came my way, I routinely responded through music never thinking that the song I was making was far more painful that the event I was trying to document. It goes without saying except that it would leave a nasty blank spot on the page that nearly all the songs I wrote were really about my favourite topic – me. But while this was a subject of
inexhaustible interest to me, it’s likely that it was – at best – of passing interest to others. At worst it was a major source of irritation. Undeterred, I went further than merely writing my songs of misery, strumming an acoustic guitar and staring off into the middle distance while wearing a black skivvy – I decided to do all these things in full view of the public. In many regards, I went the full-Funkel and paid a heavy price for my efforts. I couldn’t tell you what brought me to my senses. Whether it was the indifference that greeted my best musical efforts or just growing up, I couldn’t say. Maybe it was the realisation that while Simon and Garfunkel talked (or sang) the sensitive loser talk, their lives bore no resemblance to this at all. These guys weren’t crippled by shyness and spending their Saturday nights finger picking and staring off out of windows in the hope that the phone might right. They were highly successful musicians who’d sold millions of albums. They may have sung about sitting about reading poetry and pondering the future of the theatre, but in truth they were off filming Catch 22 and marrying Princess Leia. Perhaps it was simply the James Brown cassette someone gave me that helped me see the error of my ways. Thank goodness for that. www.stuartmccullough.com
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Entertainment EMI Music next month releases the original 1966-67 sessions of the Beach Boys’ unreleased album Smile. With the full participation of original band members Al Jardine, Mike Love and Brian Wilson, Capitol/EMI has collected and compiled the band’s legendary sessions for the never-completed album, which was typeset with the idiosyncratic partial capitalisation SMiLE. Now called The SMiLE Sessions, it will be issued in multiple configurations – two CDs, two LPs, digital album, iTunes LP and a giant box set. It is the most famous unfinished album in rock and roll history. In numerous sessions between spring 1966 and summer 1967, the Beach Boys recorded a bounty of songs and drafts for an album that was intended to follow the band’s 1966 masterpiece Pet Sounds. The master tapes were ultimately shelved, and Smile was never released. Drawn from the original masters, The SMiLE Sessions presents an in-depth overview of the Beach Boys’ recording sessions for the enigmatic album, which has achieved legendary, mythical status for music fans around the world. The two-CD lift top box, double vinyl LP, digital album and iTunes LP formats feature an approximation of what was
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intended to be the completed album, compiled from the Beach Boys’ original session masters. Additional session highlights and bonus tracks are also included, with demos and stereo mixes. The Beach Boys and Capitol/ EMI will celebrate the band’s 50th anniversary in 2012. Commemorative releases and other anniversary activities will be announced. The Smile Sessions (Capitol) is available 28 October including tracks Barnyard, Good Vibrations, Our Prayer, Holiday, and Heroes and Villains plus eight bonus tracks. www.thebeachboys.com www.youtube.com/beachboys *** MY former radio colleague Derryn Hinch has done the rounds in both electronic and print media having gone from a police reporter, foreign correspondent, newspaper editor, television show host, novelist and campaigner to radio host. I would walk the corridors of 3AK preparing for my midnight-to-dawn program only to see him behind closed doors in deep thought and preparing many hours in advance for his radio show. Hinch, 67, was recently found guilty of four contempt of court charges and had one charge dismissed in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court in June. At the time he said: “I know what l’ve done and I am not
with Gary Turner sorry for what I’ve done. It’s a good cause and the law’s a bad law.” He had support from the public, families of victims of crimes and wife Chantel Hayton. Now Derryn the author has released his latest book Human Headlines: My 50 Years in the Media. Derryn has met all the movers and shakers, and sometimes he has moved and even shaken some of them. How did Malcolm Fraser really lose his trousers in Memphis? What happened with Raquel Welch at the Logies? In this latest book, covering five decades in the business, “The Human Headline” goes behind the headlines to tell the inside stories, from Port Arthur to man landing on the moon. Human Headlines is witty, humorous, always perceptive, blessed with intellectual clarity and is a joy to read. It is almost 500 pages, hardcover, indexed and with full colour photos. It’s a $50 book for $39.95. We have a huge hole in drivetime radio programs in and will welcome Hinch back on 3AW in December.
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SPRING brings with it warmer weather, lighter clothes. I always had a hankering for those mirror-type sunglasses, but my wife barred them. Why? My darling has departed and in my twilight I have free rein, in theory, but alas, the sunglasses are out of fashion, as am I; could well be a frustrating six months. Something there to hide my eyes, to appreciate? Wait! Looking is allowed when one is invisible. It’s the thought that counts. *** AFL football boss and “double speak” artist Adrian Anderson says all the money the game makes from gambling is spent on protecting its integrity, which is rubbish. Dean Wallis gets a third of Heath Shaw’s fine after lying. They say AA barracks for Hawthorn. Be interesting if they catch a Hawk; $5 fine? On any given football weekend, at least 100 football bets would be placed by AFL footballers and associated officials. I worked at racetracks for 37 years where betting was banned. I cannot recall one race meeting where some of them did not have a wager, not that I spotted them. Like football, we all knew. The AFL went into it to make a buck. They started it. The rest is arrant nonsense. “’Tis folly to expect justice from the unjust.” *** GEORGE Orwell’s take on sport: “Serious sport has nothing to do with fair play. It is bound up with hatred, jealousy, boastfulness, disregard of all rules and sadistic pleasure in witnessing violence. In other words, it is war minus the shooting.” If we had guns there would be no umpires. *** FOR years we’ve been told Labor does nothing for the peninsula because it’s a Liberal stronghold. So “now is the hour” right? Are you there Marty? Mr Dixon? He’s gone quiet. While you have Teddy’s ear, Marty, ask him to seriously consider increasing the ratio of registered nurses to aged care residents and increase library funding. Yes, I hear you, the swimming pool on the banks of RoseyBud foreshore. 2020?
Don’t think Marty. Do! *** APPARENTLY Northcote is becoming upmarket. I spent my first 19 years there, the last five reasonably unsuccessful in the chase for love, or a facsimile thereof. According to rumour it would be even more difficult these days. A thought: if we allow same sex marriages and disallow mixed couples marriages most of us could live without guilt. No? Pity. Onwards and downwards. *** WHY do we get so upset about boat people? Almost all of them are running from hell into the jaws of politicians on both sides who treat them dreadfully for political gain. There are three times as many coming by plane who we don’t check on. Those with cash are welcome; those without – barbed wire. The newspapers report from the point of view of Rupert’s political allies but are we that stupid? Don’t answer that. Do a health check here, let them into the community and then assess. Stick to the ABC or SBS; you might get the odd honest opinion. *** MELBOURNE is the world’s most liveable city. Did the judges take the rental crisis into account? Do our governments care about any rental crisis in Melbourne or coming soon to the Mornington Peninsula? And what of the residential property market? Any chance they will remove the 50 per cent capital gains tax exemption and the deductibility of losses against other income? Not in my lifetime. Rich people; doctors, lawyers, judges, popes, Henry VIII? All protecting their turf. The Club. Bugger the rest. Ad infinitum. *** MY religion is best described as neutral rather than agnostic, but as I move closer to a possible answer, I’m having my doubts; a bit each way so to speak. It’s nice God is a refuge and strength to some. It’s the representatives of God, those Christian leaders, who confuse me; the melancholia/hocus pocus brigade who contribute to our religious madness by way of superstition and guilt. Why
Joke!!! A blind man with a seeing eye dog at his side walks into a grocery store. The man walks to the middle of the store, picks up the dog by the tail, and starts swinging the dog around in circles over his head. The store manager, who has seen all this, thinks this is quite strange. So, he decides to find out what’s going on. The store manager approaches the blind man swinging the dog and says, “Pardon me. May I help you with something.” The blind man says, “No thanks. I’m just looking around.”
with Cliff Ellen the different costumes, the red cardinals, mass ceremonies, kissing crucifixes, fasting, bells, praying to statues, beads, holy water, exorcisms and confessions? The Hail Marys to be good again to practise envy, lust, hatred and greed. Winning in the name of God; killing in the name of God. How long has it all been going on? Forever, mate. They wrote the books. Give us your money and we’ll save you, but do as I say, not as I do, or it’s a ticket to hell. With apologies to the honest followers. *** BITS and pieces: We have two so-called respectable witnesses who claim James Murdoch knew about the phone tapping. Not our James. They lie. The Murdochs invented integrity. Police Association secretary Greg Davies described us Ned Kelly admirers as “feebleminded people”. He would know. Our newspapers incite racism, not the odd ratbag let into the country. Change the media ownership laws, Julia. You’ll be famous, forever. Economic growth? Not sure what that means; likely a cash connection between them and us. Two years to examine the feasibility of the freeway extension to Sorrento. Say 10? A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining, but wants it back the minute it begins to rain. To Facebook and/or Skype for my intellectual fill. I’ll befriend anybody, even Geelong supporters. cliffie9@bigpond.com
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busy preseason at Dallas Brooks Park. Pines went down 4-0 to Doveton and will line up in the Provisional division 1 next year, while Skye, defeated 5-2 by Sandringham on Saturday, will also be demoted and will play in the Provisional division 2 alongside Seaford next year. This is Pines’ lowest standing in this scribe’s living memory and the loss of gate takings (provisional league teams can’t charge entry fees) will put further strain on the struggling club. Macleod has named a quality local squad for Saturday’s Peninsula Select versus Melbourne Heart clash at Lawton Park, including a number of young players from emerging clubs like Baxter (Rhys Wilson) and Western Port (Daniel Ethridge). Heart coach John van’t Schip has been busy of late signing Brazilian Maycon Carvalho Inez who will join countryman Alex Terra at Lawton Park for the weekend’s clash. Heart has also signed Melbourne Victory’s Mate Dugandzic and North Queensland Fury’s David Williams, which means the Peninsula Select defenders – Van Heerwaarden, Fatih Akdogan and Ray Markley – will have their work cut out. Kickoff is at 3pm. Entry $10.
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Uprententious just misses the chocolates A DECADE of application and hard work by Cranbourne trainer Nikki Burke could be rewarded by the highly promising three-year-old Unpretentious. A son of 2005 Golden Skipper Stakes winner Stratum, he won very impressively at his debut at Sale last month. Following this, Burke decided to step up Unpretentious to city company at Sandown and although beaten, he showed himself to be a youngster with considerable ability. After missing the start, he raced in last place to the 400-metre mark and at that stage his chances seemed forlorn. But Craig Williams managed to weave his way through the field to unleash a brilliant finishing burst. Unpretentious just failed to overhaul the well-backed The Kitkat Kid but even in defeat demonstrated he has the ability to reach the top level. At the same time Burke is intent on allowing the gelding every opportunity to develop and mature so he may not be at his best till next year.
While Unpretentious captured the limelight at Sandown, Montgomery, Sierra Nevada and Ulundi all indicated they are worth following over the next few weeks. The spring tempo increased three days later at Moonee Valley when the Jim Conlon-trained Rekindled Interest beat a classy field in the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes. Taking a line though the performance, Rekindled Interest is going to be a force in the $3 million Tatts Cox Plate at Moonee Valley on 22 October. The four-year-old will have his next outing in the Turnbull Stakes (2000m) at Flemington on 2 October as will the Greg Eurell-prepared Pinker. A group 1 placed, group 2 winner last season, Pinker Pinker demonstrated she has the ability to make her presence felt in open company by finishing a slashing second to the highly
regarded King’s Rose in the Stocks Stakes (1600m). Eurell says that he is likely to press forward to the Caulfield Cup (2400m) after she runs in the Turnbull. Persistence finally paid dividends for Mornington trainer Dean Binaisse when Carnero led throughout in the Spotless Handicap at Moonee Valley on Saturday. Competitive against the best of his age in his first two preparations, Carnero was struck down by injury after contesting the 2008 Victoria Derby. After 133 weeks away from the track, the six-year-old has strung together seven runs this campaign and Saturday’s victory suggests there are more wins in store. West Australian Bliss Street is worth following when she steps out over more ground on a roomy track. Winner of her previous three starts – including the Group 3 Sires Produce – the Flying Spur filly was beaten for early pace but was doing her best work over the concluding stages when sixth behind the impressive Atlantic Jewel.
Lightly raced colt Zabeelionaire could develop into a classic contender later this season. The son of Zabeel found the 1500m too sharp when runner-up to Whisper Downs but he did work to the post stylishly and can only improve. Lloyd Williams-owned Tanby has been nurtured by trainer Robert Hickmott and is now ready to tackle better races. A five-year-old by renowned stallion Galileo, Tanby was jumping from 1700m to 2500m when a runaway winner of the Curran Chemicals Handicap. He gives every indication he will stay two miles. In-form trainer combination Ellerton/ Zahra have had a big run with fillies and mares over the past 12 months and Annlea is another who can earn black type for the stable. Resuming from a spell, the four-year-old was doing her best work in the home straight when fifth behind Irish Dream and is worth backing when she steps out to 1600m. Lightly raced six-year-old Anudjawun is eligible for restricted races, but
there is every reason to believe he will be winning a group event this spring. After two runs over unsuitable distances, he was very strong at the line when a luckless fourth to Carnero over 1600m. Australian-bred Happy Zero was a top class sprinter when trained in Hong Kong and looks sure to pay his way while in the care of the Hawkes clan. Off the scene for 15 months after a failed trip to England, Happy Zero simply found the 1000m too short but hit the line with gusto. Woorim completed a big day for Queensland trainer Robert Heathcote when he won the 1200m Become A MRVC Member Handicap. Carrying 60.5kg, the six-year-old ran right away from his rivals over the final stages and is poised to avenge his luckless third in last year’s Rupert Clarke (1400m) at Caulfield when he contests that event on 24 September. Cranbourne-trained Blackie was no match for Woorim, but did work home strongly and is sure to be winning his share this campaign.
On the up: Below, trainer Nikki Burke. Right, The Kitkat Kid leads the field home from the fast-finishing Unpretentious with Craig Williams in the saddle at Sandown Park on Wednesday 7 September. Pictures: Slickpix
Collingwood and Geelong to win through Preliminary Finals preview Friday 23 September First Preliminary Final Collingwood v Hawthorn, MCG 7.45pm What a preliminary final we have here: two great teams that have shown us all year they are in the top three. Now we will see who is the superior team. For the past few years Hawthorn has been Collingwood’s bogey side, but this year the Pies have been beating nearly everyone and look like making back-to-back grand finals. The Hawks on the weekend went into the semi-final against Sydney with massive doubts over star forward Lance Franklin, who had been diagnosed with bone bruising, but he laid the doubts to rest and kicked four goals in the 36-point win. Hawk defender Josh Gibson almost won the game off his own fist when
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he recorded a league record 21 spoils. Cyril Rioli has been fairly quiet for his standards lately. A couple of weeks ago when he kicked the opening goal against the Cats many thought he would be in for a huge finals, but this has not been the case. The Magpies have had the luxury of a week off, so they’ll be nice and fresh when they walk out on to the ’G on Friday Night. Collingwood have a selection dilemma, with Dale Thomas and Ben Reid almost certain to return. But who will make way? Alex Fasolo would be the obvious player to leave out of the team, with the second player likely to be Tyson Goldsack, Jarryd Blair or even Alan Didak. Possible match-ups include Lance Franklin v Ben Reid and up the other end Josh Gibson v Travis Cloke. When the teams met during the home and away series, the Pies got the job done easily, winning by 41 points, Ben Reid was best on ground with 31 disposals at full back. Both teams have great midfields, they have the two best full-forwards in the game and both have a great array of young talent. This could go either way, but I
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believe unless a champion side gives you a reason not to tip them, you have to keep tipping them. Collingwood by 17 points. Last time they met in finals 1978 Qualifying Final Hawthorn 23.16-154 d Collingwood 14.14-98 at the MCG. Best: Hawthorn: L Matthews, Moncrieff, Scott, Martello, Knights. Collingwood: Carman, Moore, Picken. Goals: Hawthorn: Moncrieff 8, Russo 4, L Matthews 3, Murnane 2, Martello 2. Collingwood: Carman 3, McCormack 2, Dunne 1. Saturday 24 September Second Preliminary Final Geelong v West Coast, MCG 2.20pm It’s great to have a preliminary final during the day, almost as good as the match-up we have here. In the past, the Cats have feared playing the Eagles in finals, with four losses from four matches, but it’s been more than 15 years since those
games and the Cats will be going into the match as heavy favourites. On the weekend the Eagles played an interesting match against the Blues. They struggled to get a goal on the board early before clawing the margin back at half-time by kicking eight second-quarter goals. Daniel Kerr was the best on the ground after missing a month of football; he racked up 27 disposals and eight clearances. There is a doubt about Josh Kennedy after he suffered a head injury in the first quarter. He managed to return to the field and kicked three goals, a remarkable effort. For the Cats, they would have watched the Eagles’ match with great interest. Geelong probably would have preferred to play the Eagles at the MCG rather than Carlton, but still the Cats will remember the loss to West Coast in July. There will be doubt over the fitness of Joel Corey, who missed the qualifying final due to a groin injury. Tom Hawkins looks to have secured his spot in the side, backing up his stellar round 24 performance against Collingwood with two goals
against Hawthorn, not good news for Cameron Mooney. The Cats are a much more experienced and finals hardened side than the Eagles and are just as talented, but the Eagles will have confidence and the knowledge of how to beat them and can’t be written off too easily. West Coast also proved they can match it with the best when they frightened Collingwood in the qualifying final. Regarding all of this, there’s no way you could tip against a Collingwood v Geelong grand final this year. Geelong by 40 points. Last time they met in finals 1994 Grand Final West Coast 20.23-143 d Geelong 8.15-63 at the MCG. Best: WCE: Kemp, Jakovich, Pyke, McKenna, Brennan. Geelong: Mansfield, O’Reilly, Brownless Goals: WCE: Evans 3, Heady 2, Kemp 2, Sumich 2, Wilson 2, Bond 2, Ball 2, Lewis 2, Waterman 2. Geelong: Brownless 4, Wills 1, Ablett 1.
SOUTHERN PENINSULA scoreboard Who’s who at VFL VFL teams in season 2011 and their AFL affiliates in brackets (in ladder order). Port Melbourne Williamstown (Western Bulldogs) North Ballarat (North Melbourne) Casey Scorpions (Melbourne) Werribee Tigers (North Melbourne) Northern Bullants (Carlton) Bendigo Bombers (Essendon’s reserves) Box Hill Hawks (Hawthorn) Geelong Sandringham (St Kilda) Coburg Tigers (Richmond) Collingwood Frankston
Looking up: Dolphins’ general manager Bryan Mace in front of the new grandstand, which replaced the one that burnt down in 2008.
Dolphins leap into a new era By Mike Hast FRANKSTON Dolphins have had an unforgettable season, but life off field is on the up with the first steps made toward starting its $3 million function centre. The club, which won just two games, will see construction start in June and be finished in March 2013. The project will transform the club, which has resolutely stood alone since 2000 when most VFL sides aligned with AFL clubs. Club stalwart Bryan Mace is excited about the future. “We’re on the pinnacle of good things happening,” he told The Times. “We had our first proper meeting with [Frankston] council the other day” to plan the new centre, which will replace the ageing social club. Cash for the project comes from the state government ($1.5 million), AFL and VFL ($500,000), Frankston Council ($500,000) and a Dolphins
loan of $500,000, with the council going guarantor. The centre will replace the existing social club, but be much larger. It will be used as a meeting venue for service clubs and other community groups as well as for social events, helping to guarantee the financial viability of the Dolphins. Mr Mace said a committee was working on where to locate the Dolphins’ social events and the club’s 27 poker machines during construction. He said the pokies were “better than raffles”. “The council has said they can’t build around us so we’ll have to find a temporary base.” The club has been doing it tough financially since the grandstand burnt down on 13 February 2008, just three years after the council spent $1.2 million refurbishing it. “The fire cost us at least $40,000 in lost revenue that year,” Mr Mace said.
“We’d just signed up some high-priced recruits” and gate takings fell dramatically with the loss of the grandstand. On field the club had a good year in 2008 despite the nay-sayers who said the fire would affect the it. Then things started to fall apart. It was a combination of events; Bryan Mace would not apportion blame, being a club loyalist, but it’s common knowledge the club was disappointed when Brett Lovett left after three relatively good years. His successor Shannon Grant and the Dolphins were a mismatch, and they severed ties after just one season. The process of rebuilding the grandstand dragged out. Attendances at games stayed low. Cold winters in 2010 and this year cut deep. “There’s only so many people who are happy to lean on the fence and watch a game,” Mr Mace said. The rebuilt grandstand was officially opened in November 2010.
Tough times on the field THE Dolphins won 11 games in 2006, six in 2007 and 10 in 2008, finishing in seventh spot and winning an elimination final against Coburg, but losing to Williamstown by a point in the semi-final. Former Melbourne great Brett Lovett was at the helm for these seasons. Shannon Grant took the team to just three wins in 2009 and top players left in droves at season’s end. Good judges said the Dolphin spirit went missing that year. In 2010 Mornington Peninsula goalkicking legend and former Dolphin player Simon Goosey accepted the tough task of rebuilding without high-priced recruits. The club brought in young players with
the ambition of creating a team capable of competing against the AFLaligned clubs. The Dolphins won just a single game, but the spirit returned. In October the state government promised $1.5 million for the longawaited function centre. This season has been another tough one for the Dolphins with just two wins, but the young team showed flashes of brilliance. Coach Goosey, who played 49 Dolphins games from 1992-94 before breaking all goalkicking records in the MPNFL with Mornington, which he also coached to four flags, and Dromana, said during the year: “We’ve probably got the best 18 to 22-year-old list.”
Speculation about St Kilda moving to Frankston Park muddied the waters, with the council at one stage offering the Saints the grandstand site for a training and social centre. Last October, Sports Minister James Merlino promised the Dolphins $1.5 million for the long-awaited clubhouse and function centre. Just over a month later the Brumby Labor government was defeated by
the Ted Baillieu-led coalition, but the promise was carved in stone. Then the AFL/VFL and Frankston Council came to the party. With the future of the VFL likely to see more stand-alone clubs, the Dolphins will be well placed to top the stellar years. It’s not preposterous to imagine a premiership flag hoisted up the flagpole in front of the new function centre some time this decade.
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For season 2012, the club will retain its philosophy of recruiting young players from the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston region, and continue to avoid paying big money for AFL retirees who often “just circulate”, in the words of Bryan Mace. “However, we’ll recruit a couple of leaders, senior blokes who can hold down centre half-forward and centre half-back,” he said. Mr Mace said the club would continue to rely on the loyal support of about a dozen corporate sponsors. “Graham Quarries have been sponsors for as long as I can remember. Other strong backers include Superpages and Joe Russo of Core Health Club.” Southern Peninsula News 20 September 2011
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