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5974 9000 or email: team@mpnews.com.au www.mpnews.com.au School days: Nepean MP Chris Brayne, principal Leanne Marshall and Premier Daniel Andrews at Red Hill Consolidated School. Picture: Supplied

Premier makes a mark with $3.2m for school PREMIER Daniel Andrews visited Red Hill Consolidated School and chatted to staff and students before the school holidays while announcing a grant of $3.2 million allocated in the recent state budget.

The grant is part of a $5.5 million package to schools in the Nepean electorate described by MP Chris Brayne as “the biggest investment in schools in … the seat’s history”.

“We are optimistic the upgrading of our existing classrooms will build a whole-school climate of collaboration and excellence,” principal Leanne Marshall said.

Mr Brayne said the Red Hill school continued to grow and be loved by families and the community “but the facilities have got to match the love”.

“This is a school that hasn’t had any capital works expenditure in the past 50 years, except for the Rudd [federal] government’s BER program.

“This $3.2 million begins the process of righting this wrong.”

Towering ‘threat’ to green wedge THE owners of an art gallery say a telecommunications tower planned to be built within the Mornington Peninsula’s green wedge-zone will be a blot on the landscape.

Emily and Susan McCulloch say they received a “notification letter” about the planned tower in May “seven months after the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council had received the planning application”.

The shire’s principal planner Hugh

Pierce said on Friday the tower came under the federal government’s Mobile Black Spot Program “which exempts such a facility from both formal notification … and removes the ability for any potential objector to appeal council’s decision to VCAT”.

“At this time council officers are still completing this assessment of the proposal and have not yet reached a final position,” he said.

The mayor, Cr David Gill said he believes the permit application could be decided by council as it had been identified by the applicant as a “high impact telecommunications facility”.

The McCulloch sisters’ property Whistlewood, in Tucks Road, Shoreham includes a 1870s house.

They warn that if given the go ahead, the tower could “set a precedent for such structures to be built on private land in all other similar locations throughout the peninsula's green wedge zone”.

They also hold fears that the tower could be used for the incoming 5G network 5G network, “about which little is known and which is attracting worldwide concern regarding impacts on health, wildlife and other issues”.

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They say the tower would be in cluster of five or six rural properties, about 30 metres from the house of its nearest neighbour and 40 metres from Whistlewood's boundary and 80 metres from the house.

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Fee hikes make for unhappy campers

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REGULAR campers along the Rye and Sorrento foreshores are being hit with big site fee increases while campers at Rosebud are not.

Many families, some who have been camping at Rye for more than 50 years, feel they are being discriminated against by a restructuring of the fees and removal of before and after peak season packages.

They say the fee restructure by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council equates to a 50 per cent increase.

The council wrote to campers last week saying pre-peak and post-peak season packages would no longer apply and that fees would now be based on a weekly tariff to “balance the demand for and the popularity of campsites in Rye and Sorrento”.

The letters show weekly pre-season (October-December) powered site charges are up from $550 in 2018-19 to $1015 in 2019-20. Weekly peakseason (Christmas-New Year) charges for the same period are up from $2340 to $2580 and post-season (JanuaryApril) $998 to $1740.

Long-time camper Lee Conway said fees for his family – which stays the whole six months – jumped from $3888 (October 2018-April 2019) to $5765 (October 2019 to April 2020).

“In the past, pre-and-post seasons were offered at packaged rates of $550 for pre and $998 for post-season (2018-19),” he said.

“This was to ensure that council maximised capacity across the foreshore in the traditional quieter periods, thus increasing local tourism and generating an increase in economic benefit.

THE family of a Baxter girl who died from the effects of the flu on Friday 5 July is urging others to get their flu jabs without delay.

Crystal-Lee Wightley, 13, died at home after being ill with a cold, fever, body aches and a cough since Tuesday. Her mother Dymanty Fulham found her unconscious in her bed and called 000. Despite the best efforts of paramedics she could not be revived.

The year 7 Mt Erin Secondary College student had been due to see a doctor later that morning.

Her mother, grandmother and brothers all suffered flu-like symptoms in preceding weeks but had started to feel better on their own.

Chrystal-Lee’s aunt Yvette Southgate said it was important for all age groups to get the flu vaccination.

“You hear about the jab being for the young and the elderly, the vulnerable … it’s not for the healthy girl who plays netball,” she told the Sunday Herald Sun. “If one good thing has come out of this, the whole family is booked in for an injection next week.

“Just do it. You get sick and you have a cough, this season don’t just sit at home, go and get an injection.”

The Victorian Health Department reports that, so far this year, 50 people have died from influenza, with flu cases rising more than eight times the level of this time last year. The deaths comprise four children, 44 elderly and three adults.

The coroner will prepare a report on Chrystal-Lee’s death.

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Fees up, tents down: Long-term campers Natalia Kiskomaromi, Joanne Kiskomaromi, Jenni Arnel and Cooper Conway at their regular Rye site. Picture: Yanni

“These packages are now not being offered at Rye and Sorrento, thus directly increasing our costs by $1637 for just these two periods. This mostly affects long-term campers who camp on weekends from October to April each year and four to six weeks over Christmas and New Year.”

Mr Conway said the long term campers were “people who identify as part of this community, and who have helped build this community over many years”.

“They spend significant money in the local shops and restaurants and, in many cases, have also relocated down on the peninsula as a result of falling in love with it.

“The weekly increase of $40 a week during the peak period isn’t my major concern as it will add only about $300

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to the total bill for campers. It’s the removal of the packages for the longterm campers that is unfair and unreasonable.”

The fees are due in September – before the start of the camping season – putting pressure on the campers, mostly families, who will have to come up with the extra $2000.

“We paid deposits for January-April earlier this year expecting the fees to be similar, or with a CPI or small increase, but were not told of any significant increase,” Mr Conway said.

“They should have at least told us so we could have made informed decisions on coming here.

“Now, if we want to try to find alternative camping site, it’s too late.

“It’s extremely unlikely we can now find alternatives that will allow us to

stay the whole season. Not even the council could find us options for the whole season at Rosebud without making us move spots regularly.”

Campers at Rosebud and other sections of the foreshore are exempt from the increases. “Surely it would make more sense to provide a smaller increase across the board for all campers,” Mr Conway said.

While acknowledging that spots vacated by traditional campers would fill quickly with newcomers in the busy peak periods, the long-term campers say the increases will mean “significantly fewer” will stay on over the less busy post-peak six weeks up until April.

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The Program for Term 3 is due to start from Monday 15th July with something for everyone. Learn to knit or crochet, draw beautiful wildlife, paint a masterpiece or unlock the secrets to Cryptic Crosswords.

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Victoria. We have joined with the Benton Square and Mount Eliza Community Houses to support the Pyalong Neighbourhood House who are providing hampers to farming families who have been devastated by drought and flood.

Donations of wool, materials and nonperishable food items gratefully accepted.

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Home shows that future support is a possibility Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au A GROUP of Community Lifestyle Accommodation mums, dads and potential residents took a walk through the new Murray Anderson Road House at Rosebud last week.

The $2.5 million supported accommodation project to house eight adults with intellectual disabilities is expected to open in September.

Most residents of the house will have been cared for by their parents since birth.

“Final places for residents will be determined in a couple of months, but it is a magnificent building,” CLA patron Russell Joseph said.

Although a step in the right direction, the housing development, financed by the Uniting Church, represents only a small proportion of the 400 places needed across the southern region.

No other projects are in the pipeline.

“Ageing parent-carers in our community are calling on the state government to help fund safe, secure and permanent housing for their adult sons and daughters with an intellectual disability,” Mr Joseph said.

Of particular concern are older people with intellectual disabilities who are still living under parental care at home and who will not receive any of the NDIS specialist disability accommodation allocation, he said.

“This must be a bipartisan issue and all parliaments need to drop the politics and implement an urgent action plan.”

CLA secretary Marie Hell said ageing parent carers had “been neglected for decades and still have not been included in any meaningful budgeted housing commitment for their sons and daughters”.

“The state government announced $33.2 million in the budget to support children who require residential or facility based care placement, but this will provide only a fraction of the funds required for those adults needing urgent permanent supported accommodation and they have been in the queue for much longer,” she said.

“If land values are factored into our future construction costs, then an investment of $200 million will be required over the next few years and, to date, there has been no discussion, let alone a commitment anywhere near this level.”

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NEWS DESK Police patrol

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Stabbing suspect arrested A MAN wanted in relation to a fatal stabbing at Chelsea Heights last month was arrested at a property at Toora, Gippsland, last week.

Homicide Squad detectives assisted by Special Operations Group members charged the 27-year-old Frankston man with one count of murder, Thursday 4 July. He appeared at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court the same day and was further remanded to November.

Detectives allege the man became involved in an argument with 44-year-old Bonbeach man Ricky Thompson in the car park of a Seaford licensed premises on 18 June. (“Help find suspect” The News 2/7/2019). Thompson was stabbed in the incident and died later in hospital.

Belinda Batty of police media said a man and a woman at the Toora property were assisting detectives with their inquiries last week.

Late for work A MAN will be without his car and is more than $1000 out of pocket after having his car impounded at Rosebud, Wednesday 3 July.

Rosebud police nabbed the Ford Falcon, displaying red P-plates, travelling at 100kph in a 50kph zone on Pt Nepean Road, 6.15am.

The 22-year-old Somerville man told police he was running late for work.

Things only got worse when the man was unable to produce his licence and a roadworthy check of the car found no tread on the front tyres.

The man’s car was impounded at a cost of $1075. He is expected to be charged on summons with driving at a dangerous speed, exceeding the speed limit, failing to carry his licence and driving an unroadworthy vehicle.

ing the men, using an angle grinder, to abort their bid to steal cash from the Balnarring Village shopping centre, 1.45am, Tuesday 2 July.

Earlier they had used a jemmy to force open a timber door at the centre in Frankston-Flinders Road.

Police seek UFO A WOMAN who filled a car up with petrol at a Baxter service station and then drove off without paying is being sought by Hastings police.

The woman in a blue Holden Commodore with stolen number plates UFO 385 stole $30 petrol, 11.30am, Tuesday 5 May. Anyone with information is urged to call Hastings police 5970 7800 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or report online at crimestoppersvic. com.au

Surviving chilly dip A FOOLHARDY boatie got into more trouble than he bargained for when launching a tinnie in freezing, blustery conditions at Frankston boat ramp last week.

The Carrum Downs man, 33, reportedly ignored other boaties’ warnings about the poor conditions and set off with his dog aboard at 2pm, Sunday 30 June.

Senior Sergeant Kirby Tonkin, of Rosebud police, said the man, who was not wearing a lifejacket, got into trouble about 150 metres out when the seas became too rough and he tried to turn around and head to shore.

A large wave swamped the boat throwing the man and the dog into the freezing water. Senior Sergeant Tonkin said the man tried to cling to the boat which was swept to within 30 metres of Frankston pier.

Two Carrum Downs police officers tried to rescue the man with a police woman entering the water under the pier. The man managed to grab onto a fisherman’s bamboo pole and was hauled in.

The man and the police woman were taken to Frankston hospital with hypothermia.

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The dog managed to swim ashore where it was wrapped in a blanket and taken home unharmed.

The Water Police are reportedly looking into the incident and may lay charges.

Hold it right there POLICE laid down “stop sticks” to bring a car thief to a screeching halt in Jetty Road, Rosebud, Monday 24 June. Senior Sergeant Kirby Tonkin, of Rosebud police, said police initially chased the stolen VW Caddy on Peninsula Link as it headed south but lost it. Later, the van was seen in Mt Martha and then Dromana, presumably heading for Jetty Road. The sticks blew out four tyres, 10pm.

A 32-year-old Hallam man is expected to be charged with theft of a motor car and multiple traffic offences.

ATM rob bid fails OFFENDERS tried – but failed – to cut open an ATM at Balnarring shopping centre last week.

Detective Senior Sergeant Miro Majstorovic, of Somerville CIU, said an alarm sounded caus-

BURGLARS ransacked a steel shed at a property at Somerville stealing thousands of dollars in tools, equipment and even a caravan, overnight Monday 1 July.

Detective Senior Sergeant Miro Majstorovic, of Somerville CIU, said they forced a front gate to the long driveway off Dandenong-Hastings Road and cut locks to the steel shed.

Included in the haul was a generator valued at $5000, chainsaw ($700), Mercury outboard ($500) and the Windsor Rapid caravan which was later found dumped at Cranbourne.

Pawn shop burgled NECKLACES and a nail gun valued at $1500 were stolen during a raid on the Cash Deal pawnbroker outlet at Rosebud, 1am, Tuesday 2 July.

Two offenders wearing hoodies, masks and gloves and carrying backpacks used an angle grinder to cut through a steel door and jemmied a second door before ransacking the shop in Pt Nepean Road.

Pizza driver robbed A PIZZA delivery driver was robbed of $40 when she made a delivery to a house at Mt Martha, 7pm, Friday 28 June. The 20-year-old thought the man who approached her in Harrop Road was a hungry customer – until he produced a knife and demanded money.

The woman handed over the contents of her bag to the man described as having dark hair, tanned complexion and wearing dark clothing.

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Following the reactivation of Coastal Advisory Groups (formally known as Foreshore Advisory Groups), Mornington Peninsula Shire is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) to join a Coastal Advisory Group for the following coastal areas: • Flinders • Portsea • Hastings • Rosebud • Mornington • Rye • Mount Martha • Safety Beach • Mount Eliza • Sorrento

Coastal Advisory Groups are a key point of contact for the community on the future planning and management of coastal areas.

EOI submissions close Monday 5 August 2019.

How to submit an EOI To apply, visit: mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay

For more information, contact the Shire’s Strategic Planner (Coastal) Jeska Dee: 5950 1966

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Inspired art: Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Councillor David Gill, CEO John Baker with Sophie Perez, winner of the most inspiring award in this year’s green wedge art competition. Picture: Supplied

Heeding the call for inspirational win

SOPHIE Perez’s depiction of the land as it falls away to Bass Strait on the southern edge of the Mornington peninsula has won the top prize in this year’s Green Wedge Paint Out Exhibition art competition.

Artist Jennifer Riddle and Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery’s senior curator Danny Lacy, who judged the competition, described I Can Hear You Calling as “a bold painting that captures the evocative landscape”.

“Overlooking Bass Strait, the landscape is filled with texture and depth, dirt roads dissecting the lush plant life landscape reveals itself as you drive around that corner, the thrill of the steep descent enshrined in this beautiful painting.”

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Perez won the $1000 most inspiring award for her work.

The 70 works entered in the competition “encapsulate the beauty of our peninsula”, Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr David Gill said.

“The green wedge paintings inspire our community to appreciate the environment that we are so proud of, and both the council and all community members must protect,” he said.

Chris Puebla won the $500 green award for Lorna’s Triangle, painting that the judge said “wonderfully captured the soft light filtering in through the woodlands at Lorna’s Triangle”.

Maxine Wild received the $500 encouragement award for The Edge of the Wedge (Boneo Road, Flinders).

Special mention awards were made to Julie Newson, Looking out from the vineyard at Elgee Park; Trish Bourke, Looking East, Cheviot Beach; Rodger Stebbing, Elgee Park; Katherine Moore, Devil’s Bend II; Maxine Pritchard, View from the Top; Ruth Belfrage, Peninsula Garden; and Lynne Bechervaise, Main Ridge Property.

Works in this year’s green wedge exhibition will be shown at the shire’s Besgrove Street, Rosebud offices Saturday 15 June-Tuesday 6 August and Merricks House Gallery, Merricks General Wine Store, 3460 FrankstonFlinders Road, Merricks Saturday 15 June-Sunday 7 July. Details: mornpen. vic.gov.au/greenwedge

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Time and tide running out for jet-ski hoons THE tide is turning against jet-ski hoons who face curbs on their antics at popular bay beaches.

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council wants Maritime Safety Victoria to bring in tough new laws, possibly by this summer, to toughen rules on the water craft and possibly ban them from popular swimming areas such as Rye, The Pillars, Mt Martha and Safety Beach, as well as limit them to specific zones well away from swimmers.

Other rules would ban them from mooring off beaches and at jetties and require riders to be aged over 18. CCTV cameras would be used to monitor errant behaviour.

The possible new rules being sought by the shire acknowledge that jet-skis are causing serious safety risks to beachgoers and the marine environment.

The spotlight will be on hoon-like behaviour which could result in fines from police or local laws officers for performing “doughnuts” within 50 metres of swimmers or other water users, or

driving at more than five knots within 50 metres of swimmers or within 200 metres of the shore.

The council’s strong stance at its 25 June meeting echoes community concerns about jet-ski use and the need for tougher regulations and improved safety measures to better protect the community.

“The communities in towns such as Rye affected by the jet-ski volume, safety risk and noise, have made it very clear they want jet-skis controlled,” Rye Community Group Alliance’s Mechelle Cheers said.

“The council is now doing its bit to represent the views of peninsula communities, so it’s way beyond time for the Andrews government to act without any more procrastination.”

The council voted to adopt an advocacy paper that calls on the state government to “immediately address safety concerns in relation to personal watercraft usage”.

Stephen Taylor

Farm protection

Entertaining author

BURGLARIES and stock thefts from farms will be a major topic at the next meeting of the Victorian Farmers’ Federation’s Mornington Peninsula branch.

Guest speaker Detective Acting Sergeant Flyn Loughlin, of the Victoria Police agriculture crime unit will outline strategies for farmers to prevent farm burglary and livestock theft.

Other items to be presented at the dinner include a report on the branch’s activities over the past year and suggestions for VFF lobbying campaigns. Nominations will be open for all branch committee and office bearer positions.

The dinner meeting starts at 6pm Wednesday 17 July at The Epicurean, 165 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South. RSVP: vffpen@vff.org.au

ABC For Kids author and entertainer Andy Jones armed with the jokes and music will entertain at Mornington Peninsula libraries over the school holidays.

Children aged five and over can enjoy his musical What’s The Joke at Hastings library, 11am, Thursday 11 July, and 2pm, Mornington library, Thursday 11 July.

Jones on guitar, drums and with props will explain how to deliver a punch line, create a joke, and use gross humour. There will also be dancing and acting and children will be encouraged to bring their own jokes to tell on the day.

Jones is the author of the Enormous Book of Hot Jokes for Kool Kids and The Burptionary.

Visit ourlibrary.mornpen.vic.gov.au

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Trio saved at The Pillars THREE men rescued from the cliff face at The Pillars, Mt Martha on Friday 5 July were members of a church group from the Bendigo area who told police they had been attracted to the popular cliff jumping spot by reports on social media.

Two Strathdale men, 19 and 18 and a Lockwood man, 21 escaped injury after being pulled up the cliff face by CFA crews using ropes about 5pm. Mornington Fire Station Rescue Commander Rick Reid said the 10-member rope rescue crew from Dandenong attached ropes to trees at the top of the cliff and rappelled down to the men who were then winched back in harnesses.

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from Dromana, Mt Martha and Frankston were called to the scene by church group members.

Leading Senior Constable Melissa Seach of police media said the men had been walking with their group along the Esplanade when they climbed down and got stuck about 3.30pm.

A 400-metre long fence to deter cliff jumpers erected before last summer by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council was removed after Easter.

The fence saw a large drop in numbers of people gathering on the cliffs, but it also saw police refusing to cross it in pursuit of anyone drinking alcohol in breach of the shire’s local laws.

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Floods blamed on VicRoads VICROADS is being blamed for flooded roads and gutters dampening trade along Rosebud’s shopping strip.

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council says the pits and drainage system are the responsibility of VicRoads to clean and maintain and that it contacted the authority to alert it to blocked sewage run off points causing flooding along the strip as far back as May. Jetty’s Pizza proprietor Bahaa Jamal Eddine said calls to the shire complaining about flooding on the corner of Jetty and Point Nepean roads and urging a quick clean-up had not been actioned and that the flooding was turning customers away (“Flooded roads bad for business” The News 25/6/19).

“Jetty’s Pizza and Baro have had reservations not turn up in the evenings due to the flooding on this intersection,” he said.

“It’s a big put off to have to drive through flood water to patronise a business: who would risk that in order just to eat – especially when it rains on days like it did on Wednesday 12 June.

“We do not need more reasons for people to avoid visiting our stores in the depths of winter when many local businesses struggle regardless of this additional handicap. This is a weekly occurrence during winter.”

But the shire’s acting executive manager infrastructure services Rebecca Levy said the shire had “urgently contacted VicRoads on 2 May to notify them of the flooding”.

“VicRoads advised they would be sending a crew immediately to the flooded intersection and that they would liaise directly with the customer to notify them that their request had been lodged,” she said.

Also, following Mr Eddine’s plea to the council, the shire’s roads, drainage and cleansing team inspected the run-off points and provided a response which the mayor Cr David Gill delivered on Monday 24 June.

“The pits and drainage system are the responsibility of VicRoads to clean and maintain,” Cr Gill said.

“A few weeks ago when we had heavy rain we notified [VicRoads] that the pits required cleaning out and they assured us that it would happen in the near future.

“After further investigation VicRoads confirmed that the flooding was due to sand build up in the pits which were cleaned this week.”

The mayor said he understood the importance of maintaining infrastructure and committed to responding quickly when issues were reported.

“Council will continue to advocate that this interruption to traders and their customers be fixed as soon as possible.”

A Department of Transport spokesperson said: “As soon as we were made aware of an issue affecting roadside drains on Point Nepean Road, we took immediate steps to investigate the cause.

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ALREADY endowed with some walking tracks and furniture, organisers believe a friends group can revitalise Olivers Creek Reserve at Tyabb. Picture: Supplied

Calling on friends for Olivers Creek A NEW group is being formed to open up and improve the 15-hectare Oliver’s Creek Bushland Reserve at Tyabb.

Mornington Peninsula Shire has allocated $52,000 towards the upkeep and revitalisation of the reserve.

David Chalke, of the Tyabb and District Ratepayers group, said the reserve was an “under-appreciated treasure … and is the largest piece of publicly accessible bushland in the district”.

“The last fauna report showed it to be home to both koalas and echidnas

as well as a range of other natives.

We hope to improve access to the reserve, particularly for the less than fully abled as well as reduce the weed load,” he said.

It is hoped forming a Friends of Oliver’s Creek Bushland Reserve will have the same success as a similar group which has worked to transform the Clifford Drive Bushland Reserve from “a blackberry and pittosporuminfested jungle into an award winning, thriving, native bushland habitat”.

Olivers Creek reserve is on Mornington-Tyabb Road, west of Tyabb

Primary School. Its northern boundary follows Oliver’s Creek, which eventually flows into Western Port.

The reserve has lowland forest, swampy riparian woodland and grass woodland areas. There is a picnic shelter and old tennis courts, which could be used for car parking.

The initial meeting to form a Friends of Oliver’s Creek Reserve will start at 10am at the reserve’s Wellington Road entrance on Sunday 21 July.

Details: call 5950 1356 or email Hannah.brown@mornpen.vic.gov.au

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Sandbag seawall under repair, again WHILE repairs are being made to the sandbag seawall at Portsea front beach investigations continue into preventing erosion at the beach.

The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) says it has “partnered” with Mornington Peninsula Shire Council “to investigate potential long-term options to reduce wave energy and erosion”.

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The latest studies will “complement previous investigations into coastal management options at Portsea front beach” and are expected to be finished in about two months.

The sandbag seawall was installed in 2010 and is credited with helping protect the foreshore against storm surge, waves and tides.

The repairs could take up to three months.

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Turnout proves ‘Conti’ dear to Sorrento’s heart Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au CONTINENTAL Hotel owner Julian Gerner must have been warmed by the strong showing of support he received at last week’s public meeting in Sorrento, however cool the prospects of a quick sale of the derelict icon are in its half-finished state.

Mr Gerner appeared to be the star of the show in the packed Sorrento Community Hall on Sunday 30 June, as he explained to a seemingly sympathetic audience of 400 how his development plans had come to a halt.

He talked up the prospects of a buyer being found by the end of this month able to stump up the $25 million asking price and resilient enough to run the gauntlet of planning, heritage and legal strictures to get the 1875 landmark into a viable state.

Doubtless the difficulties are not lost on “career-hotelier-since-1997” Mr Gerner, who said in a media release the stalled restoration and expansion had “created some complexity around commerciality and funding”.

The collapse of joint venture partner Steller in mid-May must have rocked Mr Gerner because, up until then, he had stated he was “in it for the long haul” and that while work had stopped before Easter because of a “gap in funding arrangements” the necessary funds were “in the pipeline for the next stage of construction” (“Conti work stalls as developers chase cash” The News 6/5/19).

The decision to put the project

CONTINENTAL Hotel owner Julian Gerner being interviewed at the community meeting in Sorrento.

onto a shaky market through Colliers International – albeit with plans and permits in place – is a turnaround and may prompt doubters to shake their heads as their worst fears are realised and say: “I told you so.”

Upbeat as ever on Sunday, Mr Gerner said the “Conti” was his seventh heritage hotel project to which he has devoted “four years of tireless work” after paying $13 million for it in 2015. He estimates he and his backers have spent $40 million on extensive heritage, legal and planning approvals and construction works.

“The hotel [and an adjoining property at 23 Constitution Hill Road] will be sold with existing plans and permits and the new buyer cannot change anything,” he told the audi-

ence – words they clearly wanted to hear.

“These are hard-fought approvals that cannot be neglected.”

To applause, he added: “I remain passionately committed to the project [which has a notional completion date of late 2020].

“My intention is to deliver the asset as envisaged.”

Compounding the risk in the meantime are the potentially damaging effects of the cold, wet weather which is seen as a real threat to the local limestone in its exposed state. Some at the meeting worried the four-storey structure might simply sink into its soggy foundations and be lost forever.

Deputy chair of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Nepean Conservation Group president Ursula de Jong hosted the meeting alongside Mornington Peninsula Shire planning and building director David Bergin, National Trust of Australia (Victoria) advocacy manager Felicity Watson, Nepean MP Chris Brayne and Mr Gerner.

Dr de Jong spoke of the Victorian and Italianate hotel’s development under businessman and impresario George Coppin and its role and function as a centrepiece in the town’s rich architectural and social history.

She said plans for its long-overdue redevelopment under Mr Gerner had been welcomed by the community, although many would have preferred a smaller revamp, possibly without the rear apartments, wellness centre and penthouses.

Ms Watson urged the community

not to allow the building to fall to such a degree that its protection was threatened. She said weekly inspections must ensure the site was secure against intruders and complied with engineering and safety standards.

Mr Bergin said the shire had concerns regarding weather exposure and water run-off and was liaising with Heritage Victoria to protect heritage areas. He said a reputable private building inspector had jurisdiction over new works. The shire’s engineers, planners and a surveyor were inspecting the walls weekly.

“It’s an iconic building and we are working with a private building surveyor, Heritage Victoria and Mr Gerner to ensure it is protected and that we get construction going again soon,” he said.

Dr de Jong said later the meeting had been excellent, with those attending showing “just how concerned the community is about the current abandoned state of the [hotel]”.

“While much information was provided, the meeting raised questions relating to the oversight and risk management of the site, and who actually has the overall responsibility and accountability of the project. “[Mr] Gerner’s timelines are very aspirational: [expressions of interest] close 26 July, contracts to be exchanged in August, work to begin in spring. He acknowledged the building is not currently weather proof.

“Further, [Mr] Bergin portrayed the shire as having little power to ensure that the private building surveyor overseeing this project took all steps

necessary to protect its heritage.

“As the site straddles both state and local government jurisdictions … we have always been told by the shire that Heritage Victoria is responsible and [it] has told us the shire is responsible.

“The community needs the councillors’ and the shire’s proactive support to ensure that the Conti survives this winter and does not fall through jurisdictional cracks. It is time the shire stepped up and took its responsibilities seriously.”

Suggestions from the audience that a “community buy-back” of the hotel be arranged were warmly, although sceptically, received by Mr Gerner who said tongue in cheek: “Welcome to the Continental Hotel crowd-funding campaign”.

Former Liberal Party candidate for Nepean, Russell Joseph had an alternative view: “The state government should utilise community funds – taxes we have already paid – to underwrite the costs required to complete the necessary building works to ensure the protection and preservation of this iconic heritage building.

“Without this investment the site will likely degrade beyond repair, will be worthless, and the Conti will be gone.”

Mr Brayne acknowledged the town was “in a state of limbo” until the building was sold or works completed. He promised to advocate to the state government for more officers for Heritage Victoria to ensure works such as the Conti were adequately policed.

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New studio complex for youth theatre company BILLY Lids Theatre Company has been an active studio on the peninsula for nearly ten years.

Owner director Annette Precht has owned Billy Lids for over 5 years.

Now both Annette and her husband Aaron have relocated the Youth theatre company to Hastings at Factory 3, 2137 Frankston-Flinders Road Hastings, where now a NEW five studio complex can offer more group classes and private lessons for those bidding young artists to participate in professional Theatre based lessons.

This complex known as MPPAC ( Mornington Peninsula Performing Arts Centre) is now the new home for Billy Lids Theatre Company.

This venue will offer classes in Musical Theatre based syllabus with ATOD ( Australian Teachers of Dance) Exams, Vocal classes, dance classes, Drama, ballet, tap, Hip Hop, contemporary, and Lyrical just to name a few.

Our diverse range of teachers are not only in the class rooms for group lessons, they are also available for private lessons, one on one, where you child can get a direct focused class in the privacy of a developed structured class room.

Professional teachers such as Miss Annette ( trained in SATD and ATOD) offer a full round Musical theatre syllabus, Miss Annette said that not only does both our Theatre program offer a structured class program, these classes also gift our students with confidence and selfbelief, this confidence is often then taken back to both school levels and

other day to day tasks and has proven to be a gift where all the students strive to work hard as either a team member or as an individual.

We are proud of our history in our productions such as , The Little Mermaid Junior, Shrek, Thoroughly Modern Millie , Madagascar and many Midyear Galas which highlight our students journeys.

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BAXTER, SOMERVILLE, TYABB, HASTINGS, BITTERN, CRIB POINT, BALNARRING, BALNARRING BEACH, FLINDERS

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Be seen everywhere.

‘a lifestyle village for the over 50’s’ 249 High Street, Hastings, 3915 www.peninsulaparklands.com.au

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Modern kitchen Open plan lounge & dining Great outdoor area Separate bathroom & laundry

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Huge kitchen Dining area with bay window Lounge room with air-conditioning Workshop

To arrange your site inspection contact David Nelli 0403 111 234 or at the office on 5979 2700 Email: david@peninsulaparklands.com.au mpnews.com.au

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ON THE COVER

FEEL RIGHT AT HOME IN SUPREME BEACHSIDE LUXURY AN inspired design and an unwavering commitment to quality have resulted in this exceptional beachside property that radiates the wow factor from the first moment.

A striking facade is the perfect complement to the functional interior awaiting within.

Complete with wide oak floors and superior three metre ceilings, the entrance hall beckons you with open-plan living and dining warmed by a lovely gas log fireplace. Connecting the indoor to the outdoor zone are floor-to-ceiling stacked sliding doors that graciously open to the private alfresco which features a built-in barbecue kitchen ensconced in a landscaped garden setting. The cutting-edge kitchen is magnificently equipped with Caesarstone benchtops and top of the range appliances by Asko include dual ovens, a large gas stove top plus an integrated dishwasher. For meals on the go, a sleek island bench provides ample room for casual dining and the adjoining butler’s pantry affords plenty of considered storage space. The downstairs master bedroom has built-in robes and there are stone bench tops to the twin vanity in the ensuite. Other wet areas include a handy powder room for guests and the equally well-appointed laundry. Zoned family living seldom gets better that the second large living area upstairs which has balcony access to enjoy the beautiful bay view. Also on this second level are two more bedrooms with built-in robes that share the stunning family bathroom with freestanding tub, and a versatile home office could be an option for a fourth bedroom. Smart technology abounds through the home with many features controlled by a specialised app. A state-of-the-art security system and full home automation including zoned central heating and cooling and motorised dual roller blinds are a touch away. Located an easy stroll to Fishermans Beach and local cafe, this breathtaking modern home provides an executive coastal lifestyle that exudes charisma with all the undeniable perks of laid-back peninsula living.n

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ADDRESS: 8 Fleming Street, MORNINGTON FOR SALE: $1,500,000 - $1,650,000 DESCRIPTION: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car INSPECT: By Appointment AGENT: Jye Read 0448 763 933, OBrien Real Estate, 188 Main Street, Mornington, 5975 7733 mpnews.com.au

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Australia’s first multi-brand real estate network.

List with one, sell with all CRIB POINT 5 Janeen Court

HASTINGS 25 Chloe Drive

$495,000 - $530,000 open to view By Appointment

$460,000 - $480,000 open to view By Appointment

Situated on 705m2 (approx.) block, this BV home has the feel of a tranquil bush retreat with plenty of privacy.

Offering a fantastic entry point for first home buyers, this home is on a generous 746m2 (approx) block in a quiet street, moments from High Street.

• Three bedrooms of ample size • Comfortable lounge • Hardwood floors throughout •Good-sized shed with bar, toilet and space to park a trailer.

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Dominic Tallon| 0408 528 857 Matthew Challenger| 0438 773 627

•Master bedroom with BIR & FES •Sunny lounge area •Kitchen with dishwasher •Separate bathroom, laundry & toilet

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HASTINGS 26 Hilltop Rise

HASTINGS 17 Brydon Court

$420,000 - $440,000 open to view By Appointment

$460,000 - $490,000 open to view By Appointment

This well-appointed brick veneer home is an exciting opportunity to own your first home or investment without breaking the bank.

Perfect for first home buyers, investors, downsizers and retirees to enjoy a low maintenance lifestyle.

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• 3 bedrooms with built in robes • Bathroom with bath & shower • Single garage • Outdoor alfresco • Above ground pool

• 3 bedrooms with built in robes • Central bathroom • Open plan living & meals areas • New carpets and re-painted

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Dominic Tallon| 0408 528 857 Matthew Challenger| 0438 773 627

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CRIB POINT 3 Bond Close

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$550,000 open to view By Appointment

$550,000 open to view By Appointment

Positioned at the end of a court you can be sure to enjoy the peace and quiet this area is known for.

• 3 bedrooms • Bathroom with separate toilet • 853m2 (approx) block • Large shed with garage • Covered outdoor entertaining

Builders and investors! Looking for the opportunity to build 2 storey townhouses with plans on a parcel of land in a great position?

This 3 bedroom home on 774m2 block could attract some rental income prior to building.

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Nigel Evans| 0439 540 055

BITTERN 137 Urquhart Crescent

$560,000 - $600,000 open to view By Appointment

$750,000 - $790,000 open to view By Appointment

Wait until you see this weatherboard home that has had a complete makeover from top to bottom. Presented to impress with large light filled living.

• Three bedrooms • Large lounge & dining area • New kitchen • Modern bathroom • Gas heating & s/system air-con

Recently renovated and insulated including new weatherboards, that have been freshly painted, this open plan design home captures the natural light.

• Shady verandahs • Vaulted ceilings • Lounge with open fireplace • Updated bathroom & ensuite • Shed with power and concrete floor

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Dominic Tallon| 0408 528 857 Matthew Challenger| 0438 773 627

HASTINGS 1 Spring Street

CRIB POINT 12 Loch Street

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Dominic Tallon| 0408 528 857 Matthew Challenger| 0438 773 627

Nigel Evans| 0439 540 055

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List with one, sell with all

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Office: 57 High Street, Hastings 5979 3000 Wednesday, 10 July, 2019

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$890,000 - $975,000

BITTERN

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YOUR OWN PRIVATE PARADISE ON 2.83 ACRES • 3 bedrooms; \master with WIR and en suite • Multiple open plan living & dining areas • Solid and well maintained weatherboard design • Sunny northerly aspect • Landscaped grounds with plenty of open space • All situated on just short of 3 acres

SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

NEW HAVEN BITTERN - LUXURY VILLA • 3 bedrooms, main with ensuite with large walk in robe • Separate lounge and spacious family dining room • Bamboo flooring and 9 feet ceilings • Ceasar Stone bench tops, quality stainless steel appliances • Butlers pantry, ducted heating, refrigerated cooling • Timber decking/landscaped gardens

184 HENDERSONS ROAD

2/17 CRESWELL ROAD

INSPECT SATURDAY 2:00-2:30PM

INSPECT THURSDAY & SATURDAY 12:30-1:00PM

$455,000 - $475,000

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$579,000 - $599,000

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SPACIOUS AND PRESENTABLE FAMILY HOME! • Well presented four bedroom home • Master bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite • Kitchen with plenty of bench & cupboard space • Separate living and dining areas • Huge outdoor undercover alfresco lined and fitted with downlights

THE ULTIMATE LIFESTYLE PROPERTY • Massive 43 square home on 3.3 acres (approx) • Two ensuite bathrooms + powder room • Open-plan family meals area opening to alfresco • Floating floors, carpets to bedrooms and tiled bathrooms and laundry.

• 9” vaulted ceilings in foyer

18 JAMES HIRD DRIVE

56 KATHLEEN CRESCENT

2368 FRANKSTON FLINDERS ROAD

INSPECT SATURDAY 10:00-10:30AM

INSPECT SATURDAY 1:00-1:30PM

INSPECT SATURDAY 2:30-3:00PM

SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

DON McKENZIE 0419 955 177

$400,000 - $440,000

BITTERN

$679,000 - $729,000

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$1,490,000 - $1,590,000

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PRIVATE, SPACIOUS & CENTRAL! • 3 bedroom home; master with WIR and ensuite • Open plan living and dining areas • Sunny rear courtyard • Kitchen with plenty of bench/cupboard space • Gas ducted heating, reverse cycle heating/cooling • Walking distance to foreshore and town centre

COMING SOON - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST SOUGHT • 3 brand new, high spec villas to be built 50 metres from shopping centre and transport. Offering luxury at its very best, make your enquiries sooner than later to avoid missing out.

Vendor terms available: 10% deposit, balance to be paid August 2022

2.32HA WITH TWO HOMES / WAREHOUSE & OFFICES • Five bedroom home - two with ensuite & WIR’s • Formal lounge with open fire • Large kitchen overlooking open plan family meals area • Outdoor entertaining area overlooking two paddocks • Separate three-bedroom self-contained cottage • Huge warehouse with storage and multiple offices • Double carport, 6 car garage with adjoining workshop

19 PINEWOOD DRIVE

2448 FRANKSTON FLINDERS ROAD

2 POTTERY LANE

INSPECT SATURDAY 3:00-3:30PM

INSPECT THURSDAY & SATURDAY 1:30-2:00PM

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

DON McKENZIE 0419 955 177

DON McKENZIE 0419 955 177

1/109 High St, Hastings, VIC 3915 03 5979 4412 | enquiries@baywestrealestate.com.au baywestrealestate.com.au

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SOMERS 30 Camp Hill Road

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• Set on a whopping 1348m2 overlooking lush rural paddocks • Soaring ceilings with raw and recycled timber materials reclaimed from the Balcombe Army Camp • Expansive verandahs that allow you to stop and enjoy the peace & quiet whilst admiring the beautiful

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garden • Grand open fire place, ducted heating and split system air conditioner for all climates • Only metres from the beach, Somers General Store and Somers Yacht Club

Wednesday 2:30 – 3:00pm Saturday 3:30 – 4:00pm

5979 3555

RICHARD WHITEHEAD

0412 328 718

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NEW LISTING HASTINGS 2026 Frankston-Flinders Road • • • • •

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First time in 45 years this charming 1950’s, 4 bedroom home is offered for sale Zoned General Residential this is a unique property with development potential (STCA) Existing use rights for three driveways, horse shoe driveway and separate drive way to shed The beautiful home is meticulously maintained and is updated with all the mod cons Huge 8m x 16m shed with high clearance, plus double garage

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FOR SALE

E.O.I. Closing Friday 9th August @ 5pm

TERMS

10% Deposit Balance 60/90 days

• Land bank, develop (STCA) or just enjoy a gorgeous home on a huge block in the heart of Hastings

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RICHARD WHITEHEAD

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FOR LEASE

BITTERN • • • • •

Choice of 2, both 76 sqm Air-con, toilet & kitchenette facilities Join IGA, Australia Post and others Modern complex, plenty of parking Exclusivity for your use

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5979 3555

Modern retail or office space Tenancy of approx. 82 sqm Undercover allocated parking Toilet and kitchenette facilities Great exposure to all entering Hastings

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5979 3555

FOR LEASE

HASTINGS • • • • • •

$300pw + GST + Ogs

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5979 3555

$462pw + GST + Ogs

Modern factory with offices Property measures approx. 345sqm Allocated on site parking Frankston – Flinders Road complex Air-con, reception & office area Electric rollershutter – Available NOW

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FOR LEASE

HASTINGS • • • • •

From $374pw + GST + Ogs

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FOR LEASE

HASTINGS • • • • • •

$199pw + GST + Ogs

Retail or office space Tenancy area of approx. 66 sqm Take over lease or sign new lease Opposite Coles and NAB carpark Great value - Available Now Western Port Plaza location

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H A S T I N G S 1 6 0 M a r i n e Pa ra d e FOR SALE

• Perfect rectangle site on prominent corner opposite foreshore reserve • Situated right at the head of Hasting Bight with good sea views available from first floor.

• Fully serviced with bitumen road frontage off Thornhill Street • Surrounded by recently constructed buildings, this is the last site at the very gateway to the town.

• Wide road reserve to front could be landscaped to accentuate architect designed office/showroom • Aboriginal Heritage Survey already completed.

E.O.I. Closing Friday 9th August @ 5pm

TERMS

10% Deposit Balance 60/90 days

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C H R I S WAT T

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INTRODUCING

W AT E R F A L L G A R D E N S ROSEBU D

Photo is indicative only.

A boutique community of luxury, 2 & 3 bedroom single level homes.

These residences, in the heart of an established neighbourhood in Rosebud, set the scene for a new enclave of luxurious living.

All homes feature:

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Premium finishes including stone benchtops Quality appliances Master with WIR & ensuite 6 star energy rating Low maintenance living

Combining cosmopolitan inner-city styling with a sublime coastal setting, located opposite Bay Views Golf Course and only a short drive to Rosebud beach.

Development by:

From $539,000.

F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N P L E AS E C O N TAC T:

Robert Bowman: 0417 173 103 robert@bowmanandcompany.com.au

Darren Sadler: 0448 947 622 darren.sadler@granger.com.au

69-77 Hove Road & 59 Fairway Grove, Rosebud

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AGENTS CHOICE

Ian Johnson 0490 042 458 ian@patonestate.com.au

Rural & Beach properties Ian Johnson

READY FOR A NEW CHAPTER

Licensed Estate Agent

MORE than just a place to call home, this treasured property is being offered to the market for the first time in 40 years. Enjoying a prized 1011 square metre corner site, this inspiring home has a fresh interior - the living room with beautiful open fireplace is a real feature whilst a comfortable dining area off the kitchen facilitates easy entertaining and relaxed family dinners with French doors opening out to a timber deck and gazebo. The neat and functional kitchen offers a dishwasher, electric stove and a breakfast bar. Three bedrooms all have built-in robes and share the renovated main bathroom, and externally there is a great backyard with garden shed and a carport.n

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ADDRESS: 22 Park Street, BITTERN FOR SALE: $615,000 DESCRIPTION: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 car AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996 - Roberts & Green Real Estate, 64 High Street, Hastings, 5979 2489

2996 Frankston-Flinders Road, BALNARRING

0490 042 458

ian@patonestate.com.au

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

For Sale

1/12 Bentley Road, Mc Crae What a formula for lifestyle this smart and sophisticated brand-new single-level three bedroom two bathroom residence provides in the hills of McCrae. Hosting stylishly ďŹ nished generous proportions, a sun-drenched sheltered entertaining terrace and a location that is second to none, this vibrant and trendy home offers a discerning statement in low maintenance living. With dual living zones, a superb stone kitchen, expansive main bedroom suite with WIR and ensuite, double remote garage and climate control, this whisper quiet home is exceptionally appointed in a prime location that places all local amenity and the best of the Peninsula at your ďŹ ngertips. Due for completion August 2019.

Price $750,000 - $825,000 Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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Somerville 6 Compass Court

$995,000 - $1,090,000

Home of grand proportions on approximately 1 acre!

Comprising of; 4 bedrooms, master with walk-in robe and en-suite, family bathroom, open plan meals area, kitchen with enormous bench space, double pantry, gas cooking, separate rumpus room, big laundry, gas heating and brand-new reverse cycle heating and cooling.

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5977 8877 3/1065 Frankston Flinders Road, Somerville

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Inspect Saturday & Sunday 2:00-2:30pm Chrissy Kouvaras 0418 570 521 Shelly Brown 0431 188 166

THINKING OF SELLING? Speak to your agent about listing on realestateview.com.au.

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INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL WEDDINGS, PARTIES, ANYTHING ESTABLISHED for 35 years, this familyrun Mornington business operates from a large 500 squarte metre factory and specialises in marquee hire and offers an extensive range of sizes to cater to almost any occassion. The marquees use an aluminium clip frame and clear span structure that reduce the need for exterior pegs and ropes. The clear span adds up to 15 metres more for customers requirements.n Marquee Hire, MORNINGTON FOR SALE: Contact Agent For Price AGENT: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454, Kevin Wright Commercial, 1/26 McLaren Place, Mornington, 5977 2255

MEGA LAND HOLDING ONE of the largest land holdings to come onto the market in recent times, this enormous 8.2 hectare property is a rare find in the South East growth corridor. The property includes a single level four-bedroom home and four sheds that measure a combined 5200 square metres. The unencumbered rural conservation zoned land is suitable for a range of uses (STCA) such as commercial storage, landscape supplies, winery and farm gate sales.

Located near Frankston Dandenong Road and Western Port Highway, the property also offers convenient access to Peninsula Link and Frankston CBD.n

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ADDRESS: 525 Ballarto Road, SKYE FOR SALE: Contact Agent For Price AGENT: Renato Daniele 0414 733 500, Nichols Crowder, 1/1 Colemans Road, Carrum Downs, 9775 1535

GET ON BOARD A CUTE and quirky delight is waiting to be discovered by new owners with this boutique cafe in beautiful Sorrento. Well established with regular clientele the business operates from a cosy, heritage listed space along Ocean Beach Road and can be easily run by an owner operator. Opening for breakfast from 8am Monday to Friday and from 7.30am on the weekends, the cafe has excellent coffee sales and serves a delicious range of baked goods and light lunches. The No.99 tram that serves as a focal point to the courtyard is included in the sale price.n Boutique cafe, SORRENTO FOR SALE: $110,000 AGENT: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454, Kevin Wright Commercial, 1/26 McLaren Place, Mornington, 5977 2255

Auction

For Lease

Thursday 8th August 2019 at 12noon on site 11 Thompson Street Frankston

5 & 7 Beach Street, Dromana

Occupy by the Beach

Extraordinary Retail Investment

5 Beach Street: Building area 172m2*

7 Beach Street: Building area 300m2*

Land area: 803m2*

Land area: 693m2*

Single level office/shop/medical

Two level office with amenities

Excellent secure tenant on new lease

Front and rear car parking

First floor boardroom/training room

Private office suites with staff amenity

Rear car parking

The Bounty Shop has traded here for 30 years! * Commercial 1 Zone Land area: 658m2 *

5925 6005 nicholscrowder.com.au

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Jamie Stuart 0412 565 562 Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859 4/230 Main Street, Mornington VIC 3931

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Rental return of $126,798pa Net Building area: 720m2 * *approx.

Linda Ellis 0400 480 397 1 Colemans Road, Carrum Downs, 3201 WESTERN PORT NEWS

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MORE STOCK DED! URGENTLY NEE our y Call today for free appraisal

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

For Sale - Frankston South

Bang Bang Pizza

Fit Out Only Reduced For A Quick Sale

• Highly visible location directly opposite beach in high foot traffic area • Fully computerised system with data base of 4,000 customers • Excellent rent of $2,585pcm+GST+OG • Turnover of $400,000pa • Open 5pm-9pm seven days per week

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

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Sale Price: $170,000 WIWO Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Sale Price (Fit-out Only) $35,000 WIWO Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Business Sale - Hastings

For Sale - Point Leo General Store

Storage Facility

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

• Comprises 18 containers and caravan and boat storage • Situated on main corner site of approx.

1900 sqm.

• Runs at very close to 100% occupancy • Business only requires 2-3 hours per week to operate • Vendors keen to sell

Sale Price: $220,000 + SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Sale Price: $149,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

D L SO For Lease - Main Ridge

Business Sale - Mornington

Office Space in Spectacular Surrounds

R E D UN ER OFF

Brunchtime • Corner cafe with great exposure and huge clientele • Ideally located in busy Mornington Industrial Area • Great long lease and low rent • Takings of approx. $7,900pw • Currently open 6am-2.30pm 5days per week with potential to increase summer trade

• Fully furnished office space with all amenities • Stunning views overlooking the 40 acre property • Parking for approx. 20 vehicles • Ideally suited to a company with about 10-20 staff • Call today for an inspection that won’t disappoint

Lease Price: $2,917pcm + GST Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

For Lease - Mornington

Business Sale - Mornington

Sale Price: $220,000 WIWO Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Business Sale - Mornington

Reduced For A Quick Sale • Exciting business with brilliant décor and fit out • Excellent rent of $4,150pcm inc GST • 250sqm premises includes deli, juice bar and fine dining • Courtyard bistro area, two storerooms plus coolroom, office and toilets

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S Fit-Out Sale - Mornington

Sale Price: MAKE AN OFFER Contact: Andrew Walsh 0419 889 353

Prime Retail / Office Spce • 164sqm of prime retail space in Main Street • Neigbours include brand name retail stores and banks • 3½ year x 5 year lease • Ideally set-up for real estate business

Lease Price: $8,370pcm + GST + OGS Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

For Sale - Hastings

For Sale or Lease - Mornington

Vespas Gelati

ER D N U ER OFF

• Famous gelati shop • Mornington Peninsula • Prominent Main Street location • Excellent rent and lease terms • Huge potential to increase the distribution division

Sale Price: $100,000 WIWO Contact: Andrew Walsh 0419 889 353

Properties For Lease

OFFICES FOR LEASE ( Mornington unless specified)

Prime Position

Medical Suites

Sale Price (Fit-out Only) $20,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Sale Price: Contact Agent Lease Price: $6,584pcm+GST+OG Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

• Shop of approximately 50 sqm • Ideally located just off Main Street • Great lease and low rent • Offered as a Fit Out Sale only • Current rent at approx.

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

• Brand new medical suites on Nepean Highway • Medical permit for 2 practitioners at any one time • Two consulting rooms and theatre room • Open & bright waiting room + reception + 8 car spaces

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Owner Occupier - Development Site

• 2,000sqm of Industrial 3 Zoned Land • Just off Marine Parade • Ideally suited to a purpose built facility (STPA) • 20m frontage with terrific access

Sale Price: $265,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

www.kevinwrightre.com.au

176-182 Main Street -30sqm $1,662.50pcm+GST+OG 356 Shands Road, Main Ridge UNDER OFFER 6/356 Main Street – 104sqm $2,950pcm+GST+OG 1/486 Nepean Hwy Frankston – 220sqm $3,000pcm+GST+OG SHOPS FOR LEASE Jetty Rd, Rosebud - From 70sqm From $3,300pcm+GST+OG 1 Blake Street - 50sqm $2,535pcm+GST+OG St Andrews Beach – 180m2 $3,334pcm+OG 102 Mt Eliza Way, Mt Eliza – 198sqm $9,167pcm+GST+OG 5/117-133 Main Street – 164sqm $8,370pcm+GST+OG MEDICAL FOR LEASE 1052 Nepean Hwy - 15.3sq

$6,584pcm+GST+OG

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LETTERS

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

Tyabb airfield’s problems are very down to earth We must point out that Cam Care is using the usual airfield supporter’s tactics of selective information and distraction to promote the airfield. (“Shire is to blame” Letters 3/7/19).

His assertion that all, bar a handful, of the 180 plus aircraft based at the Tyabb airfield are “nothing to do with the club (Peninsula Aero Club)” is disingenuous.

Aircraft may only be on and operate from the airfield with the express permission of the aero club which is the owner and operator of the airstrip. This is clearly pointed out in the airfield’s entry in the pilot’s Bible, ERSA. Mr Care’s lengthy exposition on the air navigation rules is an irrelevant distraction.

The matters at hand, and the subject of his initial letter, are the very terrestrial provisions of the Victorian Planning and Environment Act and the Mornington Peninsula Planning Scheme.

These determine what land use is permissible and under what circumstances.

It is the absence of the appropriate permits governing the land use of a number of operations at Tyabb airfield that has prompted the shire’s actions and theoretically put the relevant businesses in jeopardy.

The shire has encouraged the businesses concerned to apply for the appropriate permits while allowing them to continue to operate; this seems entirely reasonable.

David and Katrina Chalke, Tyabb

Airfield gives back The apparent threat to shut down operations at Tyabb Airfield, in spite of it operating there with council approval for more than 50 years, should be of great concern to every club, church and community group on the Mornington Peninsula.

If these actions are in response to a vocal and

vexatious minority, then frankly, no group or organisation is safe.

Unfortunately, it is inevitable that someone will move in next door to a footy club, stadium, school, church or yacht club that has been operating for decades and then launch an ongoing campaign complaining about the parking, noise, singing, or loss of the natural environment.

Whatever their motives, if councils were to give in to such people, then no organisation is safe.

If, on the other hand, the complaints are used as an excuse to try to modify existing permits and limit or control existing use, then the motives should be disclosed. The truth will out.

This airfield brings together like-minded enthusiasts who are passionate about their activity, in this case flying. They, and the associated businesses, have made a substantial investment in training or housing and maintaining aircraft.

They had the vision and foresight to plan for their future. They have a proven track record of creating employment and giving back to the community.

They have created an aviation precinct housing a superb collection of aircraft of such a high standard that it brings visitors from around the world and aircraft from around the country for maintenance.

It is something of which Tyabb can be proud.

Expect that the airfield and its operations will be defended with vigour and passion. Their case should be supported by every club and organisation on the peninsula since they could be next.

Brian Gooden, Wheelers Hill Editor: Mornington Peninsula Shire has stated that it does not want to shut down the airfield, but businesses operating there should have the necessary planning permits, the same as every other for-profit business in the shire.

Unfair development I live in Rodney Street, Rye and am soon to have a brick wall running the entire length of our house 1.6 metres from our fence, blocking all north sun and light as its floor level is about two metres above ours due the slope of the land.

No one, including Mornington Peninsula Shire, can enlighten me as to my rights in this matter.

There was no formal notification process and I was able to obtain a copy of the plans only very recently. The building permit has already been issued. Where is the fairness in this matter?

Kay Grey, Rye

Destructive quarry Regardless of the Ross Trust’s half page advertising blitz in our local media, the fact remains: 39 hectares of prime habitat will be bulldozed adjacent to Arthurs Seat State Park and a 190 metre deep hole will be dug across one of the few creeks on the Mornington Peninsula.

Congratulations to Mornington Peninsula Shire Council for standing firm on the weakening of [quarry] planning laws (“Shire digs in over easing of quarry planning rules” The News 2/7/19).

It is unbelievable that such a proposal should come from a trust that tells us how environmentally responsible it is. Environmental responsibility does not encompass the destruction of sensitive local flora and fauna on 39 hectares.

Rupert Steiner, Balnarring Beach

Bad physics Rupert Steiner’s fear of global warming from burning Adani Mine coal is baseless (“Adani good, and bad” Letters 25/6/19). Atmospheric CO2 levels are controlled by the upper 700 metres of the world’s oceans seawater temperature.

This has become obvious since diving buoys have made those temperatures available.

I can provide a graphical plot showing the relationship.

The ocean is warmed by heat from the sun.

The claim that the CO2 reflects heat back to

the earth of the [United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change] IPCC’s AR4 report is based on bad physics and computer studies. The particles in the atmosphere that are supposed to reflect heat back to earth are at 19 degrees and heat cannot flow from cold objects to warm objects.

Henry Broadbent, Somers

Cinema delays During school holidays and other busy times, there are never enough staff at Peninsula Cinemas, Rosebud.

On Tuesday 2 July, while waiting to have our car serviced, thought we would go to 10.30am showing at the cinema. Knowing it would be busy as it is school holidays, we arrived at about 10.10am to find only two stressed people behind the counter, trying to serve about 150 people.

Not only are they trying to sell tickets, but also doing popcorn, drinks and other snacks.

Surely during busy times they could employ students or more staff to help with these jobs.

We would not usually go at this time, because of school holidays, but this is not the first time this has happened, as there are also other busy times.

Perhaps it Is time the owners looked after staff as well as patrons.

Kaye Hafey, Dromana

Costly repairs For years residents in Coppin Road Sorrento have resisted Mornington Peninsula Shire’s designs for a footpath that is both unsafe and unsuitable for the terrain.

Now under construction, many residents are unable to leave or access their driveways as the new path and gutter system are, in some cases, 30 centimetres out of whack.

Senior shire bureaucrats on six figure salaries were warned of the problems but chose to ignore the legitimate concerns of residents.

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Frankston crown their “Ugly Man” Compiled by Cameron McCullough A PLEASING ceremony was performed at the Mechanics’ Hall, Frankston, on Saturday evening, when taking advantage of the R.S. League’s dance, the Anzac Appeal Committee had arranged for the proclaiming and crowning of Mr. Mark Brody, the successful candidate for the honour of being the ugliest man in the shire.

The competition, which had caused much amusement, was instrumental in securing a substantial sum, the bulk of which was paid in support of Mr. Brody’s candidature.

When the curtain rose for the crowning ceremony, Mr. Brody, who was the nominee of the Red Cross Stall, was disclosed seated on an improvised throne and gaily decorated with a huge Red Cross flag.

Mr. Jennings, before presenting the beautifully framed and embossed certificate, said he hoped the electors at the forthcoming municipal elections would show the same acumen and intelligence as had been displayed in the election of which he had the honour of now acting as returning officer.

Some people, particularly the ladies, had objected to Mr. P Brody being called an ugly man, but this was a democratic country, and it was only another incident of the majority of the electors ruling.

The word of the electors was the law. He had much pleasure, therefore, in proclaiming Mr. Brody the ugliest man in the shire, and presenting him with the certificate that would for all time prove his claim to that honour.

Miss Gregory, on behalf of the executive of the Anzac Appeal Committee, with a few appropriate remarks, placed the crown on Mr. Brody’s head.

Immediately showers of confetti enveloped the new sovereign, and it was several minutes before he was able to return thanks.

In doing so, Mr. Brody spoke eloquently of his nominators’ (the Red Cross ladies) fine work during the past five years, and said that the Anzac Appeal had shown there was still ample scope for the grand combination, initiative, and solid work which had been used to such advantage during the dark days of war.

He sincerely hoped the ladies would keep together and “carry on” for the good of the soldiers and the community generally. *** AT the Mornington Police Court last week Marcus Goulding was charged with driving a motor car on a public highway recklessly in a manner which was dangerous to the public.

Mr. W. S. Cook who appeared for accused objected to the wording of the summons and the bench agreed that the word “recklessly” be eliminated.

After hearing evidence the case was dismissed. *** THE monthly meeting of the committee of the Frankston Mechanics’ Institute was held on Monday night 7th inst.

There were present: Messrs P. Wheeler (chairman), Oates, Lasslett,

W. W. Young and W. C. Young.

An apology was received from Dr Sidney Plowman who was absent owing to illness.

A letter was received from the Frankston Gas Co. in reply to the Committee’s complaint re unsatisfactory light and promising to enquire into same.

The Chief Secretary’s Department intimated that the Frankston Library had been allotted a grant of £2 17s 3d.

The secretary of the Anzac Appeal, Frankston wrote asking for refund of hall hire.

It was resolved on the motion of Mr Lasslett and Cr Oates that a donation of £2 2s be made to the Appeal Fund together with the intimation that refunds of hall rent could not be made.

The Frankston Branch of the Returned Soldiers Association made a similar request, it being urged that the weekly socials returned only a small margin of profit.

The secretary was instructed to point out that the Committees’ rules will not permit of refunds being made.

An offer was received from R. H. Stephens to effect repairs to outside of Mechanics’ buildings for £32.

It was resolved on the motion of Mr Wheeler that the tender be submitted to the Committee’s architect (Mr. Ward.)

Accounts amounting to £29 18s 1d were passed for payment. *** ATTENTION is directed to an advertisement appearing in another column relating to the preparation of the new voters’ lists for the Shire of Frankston and Hastings.

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Ratepayers interested should lodge their application with the Shire secretary (Mr J E Jones) not later than 14th July.

The Council has appointed the 25th July for the revision of the rolls. *** R.S.A. Euchre Tournament The second round of the tournament held in connection with the Frankston Branch of Returned Soldiers was held on Thursday evening when there was a record attendance.

Miss W. Rodgers after a play off with Mrs R. Wells, Mrs Trowsdale and Miss Cronin (9 games each) was successful in winning first prize (pair of glass salad dishes donated by Miss Jones.)

Mr R. Burton won the gent: (shaving mug and brush donated by Mr Morrison.)

Miss Pearl McLean and Mr Wilkinson captured the booby prizes.

Mrs Wilcox was again to the fore assisted by Mrs Burton in preparing the refreshments. *** MR G. E. Rogers has received word from the Defence Department that his son, Private L. C. Rogers, of the Cyclist Batt, is returning to Australia by the “Mahia”, and is expected to reach Melbourne on or about the 20 inst. *** MR P. L. C. O’Shannassy, whose death occurred at Hastings last week, retired from the police force about three years ago, and after a short sojourn at Frankston, returned to live at Hastings.

He was well known to nature students as a bird lover and reliable au-

thority on birds and their habits.

Of retiring disposition and keen initiative, he had won a large circle of friends.

We extend our sympathy to his wife and two daughters, who survive him. *** CONGRATULATIONS are extended to two more Somerville soldiers – Cpl. Philbrick and Pte. B. Dickson who returned home last week, both being passengers on the “Orontes”. *** THE Frankston And District Gas And Electric Co. Pty. Ltd. To Our Consumers, We have experienced considerable difficulties in keeping our Works going, due to the shipping strike and the consequent shortage of coal.

The coal now made available to us is “slack” of inferior quality. It is of very great difficulty to maintain a gas supply with such material and on our gas supply depends our electric light service.

We however, hope for the present, to maintain the supply of both gas and electricity, and will keep going as long as we can get coal, regardless of the price.

We ask the forbearance of our customers under the trying conditions and would request them to observe the gas restrictions imposed by the Central Coal Board, which will relieve the situation to a large extent.

JOHN DITCHBURN. Managing Director.

Melbourne. 10th July 1919. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 12 July 1919

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The Future of Cinema is a Cow and We’re Milking It

By Stuart McCullough PERHAPS it’s a fad. One in which you take something that’s beloved the world over and quite possibly ruin it forever. It’s a delicate balance. The law of diminishing returns (which, in terms of seriousness, ranks somewhere between cattle rustling and failing to give way to the right at an intersection) means that things can only get worse. But in the never-ending arm wrestle between art and commerce, the former is puny stick of a human and the latter has biceps that take three days to circumnavigate by boat.

It’s an uneven contest. No matter the risk, the lure of filthy lucre wins out.

It’s as though all new the ideas have vanished and all that’s left is to remake things that were perfectly fine to begin with. As a result, a slew of live-action remakes of animated classics are flooding cinemas. These films not only risk tarnishing an almighty legacy but also, as a bonus, may well spoil whatever childhood memories you have left. You’ve got some nerve, Disney.

‘Dumbo’, ‘The Lion King’, ‘Aladdin’ – the list of remakes stretches out over the horizon. The only question is: why?

Aladdin was a great film. I remember piling into the back of a van with my housemates on a group excursion to Southland to see it back in 1992. We were living in a seven bedroom house in St Kilda and, given the occupants were all young men in their twenties, it was precisely as unhygienic as it sounds. Trips to shopping centres for us were few and far between. It was a more innocent era - back when you could still get five weekly videos for ten bucks and watching every movie ever made by John Cusack in sequential order was considered an act of science rather than dazzling act of frippery.

So what made the original ‘Aladdin’ so good?

The answer is surprisingly simple. You could single out the cutting-edge animation, the script or the music for praise but, in reality, there was

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one thing that made ‘Aladdin’ terrific: Robin Williams. By remaking the film as a live-action movie, the folks at Disney have sacrificed the thing that made the original so successful by replacing Robin Williams with Will Smith. Don’t get me wrong: nobody likes the Fresh Prince of Bel Air more than I do, but it’s just not the same.

And by ‘just not the same’ I really mean, ‘not nearly as good.’

If I’m being honest, I’m less troubled by a live-action remake of ‘The Lion King’. This is partly because I never saw the original so it can’t possibly despoil a sacred childhood memory and because James Earl Jones will reprise

his role as Mustafa, which is oddly comforting.

Besides, the new version will feature Donald Glover and Beyonce; both of whom are wildly talented and can do no wrong. It’s a shame they’re not considering a live action remake of ‘Fantasia’ with Hunter S. Thompson in the role originally performed by Mickey Mouse. Now that would really be something.

What I really want to know is if this is just the start of something bigger? And if live-action remakes of once-popular animated films proves to be a money-printing machine, then presumably it’s only a matter of time before it goes the other way. Whilst I’ve been resistant to the whole

‘live action’ remake trend, I’m intrigued by the possibility of animated remakes of live-action films. The possibilities are endless.

I, for one, would love to see an animated remake of ‘The Godfather’. Whilst the original with Marlon Brando and Al Pacino was pretty good, it could’ve been vastly improved by including a few songs by Randy Newman. ‘You Got a Friend In Me’ would be wholly transformed in the hands of Don Corleone. It’d also be a great chance to give the world the sequels it’s long been waiting for. Hollywood loves sequels. ‘Gone with the Wind’ was okay when it had Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, but ‘GWTW 2’ would be fantastic as claymation. ‘Citizen Kane’ with sock puppets is not so much an outlandish idea that desecrates an act of genius as it is inevitable. And if the major studios don’t have the gumption to produce it, it’ll be filmed by a 12 year old on an iPhone and will likely be lauded as being even better than the original.

‘Terms of Endearment’ will be a Manga spectacular featuring Kim Kardashian as the voice of Aurora Greenway and Boris Johnson as Garrett Breedlove. ‘Ben Hur’ would be remade as a piece of flick pad animation. It’d be heaps cheaper and much better for the horses. Soon, the local Cineplex will be chock-a-block full of brand new films that you’ve already seen.

So where is all this taking us? Once upon a time de ja vu was a mildly disturbing sensation you felt from time to time for free. Now it’s a mildly disturbing sensation you experience in the dark with a room full of strangers, after parting with seventeen bucks whilst you’re up to the elbow in a bucket of popcorn. Wonders will never cease, although they probably should.

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scoreboard Bulls lose first match for the season WESTERN PORT

DIVISION TWO

By Brodie Cowburn KARINGAL have had their undefeated streak snapped by Seaford.

The Bulls have rampaged through their competition this season, going 12 games without a defeat. Seaford hosted Karingal on Saturday, looking to pull off a major upset.

The Tigers got off to a good start and took a three goal lead into the quarter time break. Karingal worked their way into the game after the first break, and by half time had taken the lead.

Seaford were facing a 10 point deficit against the division’s top side heading into the second half, but proved themselves up for the task. They wrestled back the lead, and went into the final quarter seven points up.

In the box seat for an upset win, Seaford kept their foot on the gas. They held on in the final term, and claimed a stunning 11 point win over the top of the ladder Karingal.

Aaron Walton kicked three goals for the victorious Tigers. He now has 48 for the year. At the other end of the ground Karingal forward Marc Holt kicked two. He now has just three goals from his past two games, much less than his usual output.

The final score read Seaford 11.6 (72) to Karingal 8.13 (61). The loss sees Red Hill surpass Karingal and go into first place.

At Somerville Recreation Reserve, Somerville played host to Langwarrin. It would prove to be a good afternoon for the visitors, who had 11 individual goalkickers and secured an impressive win.

Langwarrin took an early lead over Somerville,

but the contest was close. At half time the Kangaroos held a narrow four point lead.

A third quarter blitz saw the Kangaroos put the game well out of reach. They stunned Somerville with a nine goals to zero third term.

Somerville performed a little better in the final quarter but the damage was already done. They succumbed to defeat against Langwarrin 12.7 (79) to 18.14 (122).

Shane Paterson, Jarryd Amalfi, and Blake Peach were named among the Kangaroos’ best.

At Bunguyan Reserve, an eight goal haul from Curtis Bywater helped Chelsea to a big win on the road against Tyabb.

Tyabb started off on the right foot and led by a point at the first break. They were quickly blown out of the water in the second quarter, and failed to recover. Tyabb scored just one behind in the second quarter, while Chelsea put six goals on the board.

The Seagulls continued to impress in the second half, and eventually secured a dominant win 8.7 (55) to 19.11 (125).

Pearcedale also had a tough afternoon at home, losing easily to Rye. Rye looked in control throughout the whole afternoon, and put together an impressive defensive display. Pearcedale only managed to put a solitary goal on the board in the second and third quarters.

The day ended in disappointment for Pearcedale. They lost to Rye 7.2 (44) to 10.22 (82). Had the Demons been a little better in front of goal the result could have been much worse.

Pearcedale have struggled badly all season, and are currently level on points with Crib Point on the bottom of the ladder.

Stonecats bounce back

Somerville squeeze: Langwarrin’s pressure was too much for Somerville, giving them a 43 point win.

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Tigers tamed: The Stonecats travelled to Dromana for a 31 point win.

Picture: Andrew Hurst

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By Brodie Cowburn FRANKSTON YCW bounced back from a tough loss last week by taking to the road to defeat Dromana.

The Tigers have made their home ground a fortress in recent times, and have been a tough side to beat this year. The Stonecats on the other hand were looking to redeem themselves after falling to relegation candidates Moninngton in a shock result last week.

Dromana raced out of the blocks with a strong first quarter, and led by three goals at the first break. Frankston YCW, who have been struggling at times this season, kept touch in the second quarter and chipped the lead back to two goals.

Dromana looked well and truly in the box seat heading into the second half, but cost themselves badly with a poor performance in front of goal.

They kicked no goals and five behinds in the third term, as the Stonecats snatched the lead heading into the final quarter.

Frankston YCW rode their wave of momentum into the last quarter, scoring six goals to put the game beyond doubt. They had to work hard, but the Stonecats eventually secured a badly needed win 7.12 (54) to 12.13 (85).

Corey Henness was impressive for YCW, booting five goals in a best on ground performance.

Bonbeach also had a good afternoon on Saturday, defeating Edithvale-Aspendale.

The Sharks put together a good team performance, and had 10 individual goal kickers.

Bonbeach looked the better side early on at home, and went into half time up by three goals.

Edi-Asp proved they were not willing to take the loss lying down in the third quarter, fighting back to get within a goal.

Bonbeach did what needed to be done in the final term, and secured the four points with a hard fought 15.15 (99) to 12.7 (79) win.

Michael Meehan performed well for Edi-Asp, scoring five goals. Dylan Jones and Joseph Fisscher were named as Bonbeach’s best.

All other division one clubs had byes on the weekend.

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Hine hammers Casey Comets SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie JOSH Hine’s four-goal haul underpinned a whitewash at Comets Stadium on Saturday as Mornington hammered the home side 6-0.

English striker Hine was unstoppable.

His first goal came in the 13th minute from the penalty spot after he was brought down inside the area.

Hine’s second in the 33rd minute was from a back post header following great work out wide and an excellent cross from Sammy Orritt.

Hine completed his hat-trick in the 68th minute after a superb move started by Mornington keeper Taylor Davidson and ending when Kane Bentley set up Hine for a tap in.

His fourth goal came three minutes later when he was sent clear into a one-on-one with Comets’ keeper Michael Sivulja and made no mistake.

Mornington’s other scorers were Orritt (8th minute) and substitute Sam Catherine (73rd minute).

“It was a brilliant display all over the park and easily the best we’ve played all year,” Mornington gaffer Adam Jamieson said.

Scottish striker Liam Baxter who switched from Mornington to Mazenod Victory in May is negotiating a return and is expected to sign back at Dallas Brooks Park this week.

In NPL2 news Langwarrin had super sub David Stirton to thank for Saturday’s 2-1 home win over Murray United.

Stirton came off the bench in the 82nd minute and two minutes later his precise header sent the ball sailing over Murray United keeper Abdulkerim Koc and into the top corner of goal.

The visitors had taken an 8th minute lead when Aaron Midon’s free kick was deflected and went in off the far post and wide player Tom Youngs was a constant menace.

But Langy hit back in the 38th minute when the visitors failed to deal with a long throw from the left, the ball eventually falling to unmarked Lucas Portelli at the back post and his close range volley made it 1-1.

Stirton replaced Jordan Templin as the clock ran down and it proved to be a masterstroke as Langy cemented its spot in the top six of NPL2 East.

Meanwhile Stephen Fisher has formally resigned as technical director of Langwarrin effective at season’s end.

Fisher is widely recognised as one of the better TDs in NPL ranks and during his two seasons at Lawton Park has stepped in to fill the coaching breach at the club’s underage sides to great effect.

In NPLW news Southern United lost 9-0 away to South Melbourne in both the seniors and under19s last weekend.

Southern’s under-16s fought back from two goals down to draw 3-3 with Southern’s goals coming from Sage Kirby, Taylah Hennekam and Erica-Derrick Sarfo-Sarpong.

The under-14s, under new coach Emma Bracken, lost 2-1 with Macey Butler scoring for Southern.

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Four of the best: Mornington’s gun striker Josh Hine had a day out at Casey Comets’ expense last weekend.

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ed to make her senior Southern debut in Sunday’s clash with Bulleen.

In State 2 news Peninsula Strikers maintained their promotion push with a 2-0 home win over Monbulk Rangers last weekend.

When Alpha Turay was tripped in the 28th minute John Prescott converted from the spot to give Strikers the lead and Turay capitalised on good lead-up play by substitute Jai Power-Reeves in the 70th minute to score from close range.

Strikers square up to runaway league leader Boroondara-Carey Eagles at Carey Sports Complex on Saturday in what looms as a season-defining clash for Danny Verdun’s men.

In State 3 news Skye United’s title tilt gained impetus with a 4-0 home win over Ashburton United on Friday night and the local side can join league leader Collingwood City on 34 points if it wins tonight’s (Tuesday’s) catch-up match against Whitehorse United at Skye Recreation Reserve.

Injury to Mitch Blake gave Maxim Avram his first start for Skye while midfielder Alex Rojas also missed the Ashburton clash through injury.

Midfielder Marcus Collier was back in the matchday squad after 12 months off with an ACL injury but was an unused substitute.

It took less than seven minutes for Skye to hit the lead when captain Jason Nowakowski sent a cross to the back post and Avram cleverly headed back into the opposite corner to put the hosts in front.

Skye forced a turnover from the restart and although Ashburton keeper Nicholas Bucello parried a Jason Nowakowski shot from outside the box Mikey Turner was on hand to tuck home the rebound and give Skye a 2-0 lead at the break.

Two minutes into the second half Skye put this one to bed as Mark O’Connor released Daniel Attard into a one on one and the big man made no mistake.

Nowakowski got on the scoresheet in the 70th minute after a toe poke from outside the box found its way into the top corner and Ashburton’s

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frustrations were compounded in the final 15 minutes as it was reduced to nine men with the dismissals of Marko Gluscevic and Tomas Piszczyk.

Skye’s home clash with Elwood next Saturday is the Chris Attard memorial match to celebrate the life of the late club president.

Frankston Pines lost 2-0 to Whitehorse United last Friday under the Monterey Reserve lights in a contest that never reached great heights.

Whitehorse striker Masee Namdar cut inside a defender on the left of the area in the 9th minute and hit a firm drive past Pines keeper Alfonso Cardinale to open the scoring.

Pines central midfielder Alex Bevacqua lost possession in the 24th minute and the ball was crossed to the far post where Cardinale did well to parry a header but was helpless as Namdar followed up and headed into the unguarded goal.

Pines gave the ball away too easily in the first half and an improved second half showing was to no avail.

Lachlan McMinimee replaced injured CJ Hodgson in the Pines’ starting line-up, Meron Negassi was injured, Callum Khiath suspended and Connor McAndrews unavailable.

Teenage defender Aiden McKenna was on the bench after being signed last week from Langwarrin.

In State 4 news Harry McCartney reports that Seaford United edged out visitors Dingley Stars with a 4-3 victory last weekend.

Mitch Lander opened the scoring in the 43rd minute after breaking clear and a minute later Dylan Waugh slotted the second past Dingley keeper Josh Green despite claims of offside.

Dingley hit back in the 52nd minute when Jordon Liaskos, the smallest man on the park, broke away from his marker to head home at the near post from a Erman Sepetci corner.

Five minutes later Lander again broke through and under pressure was able to drill the ball home with a clinical finish.

In the 62nd minute a cross from Sepetci and a

clever dummy by Mohsen Chehimi left Dallas McNeill with space to side foot home past Anthony Madafferi to make it 3-2.

In the 82nd minute Liaskos was again involved when his pinpoint pass to Chehimi ended with the visitors back on level terms.

But a minute later Seaford’s dynamic duo were at it again when Lander motored down the right and Waugh was on the end of his low cross to make it 4-3.

Seaford player-coach Matt Morris-Thomas decided to take off both strikers and lock down the defensive half in a move that proved successful.

Baxter went down 4-2 at home to league leader Rowville Eagles last weekend with Nico Juric and Abdull Darmanii scoring for Baxter.

The big news in State 5 South was Somerville’s magnificent 2-1 away win over league leader Old Mentonians last weekend.

The result opens up the promotion race as only the champion goes up this season.

The Eagles handed a first senior start of the season to Eric Manhanong who had a superb game at left back and the visitors came flying out of the blocks when Callum Richardson pounced on a goalkeeping fumble to put them in front.

They soon doubled their lead after great work

by Nathan Grimshaw on the right who crossed for Callum Richardson to volley instinctively on the turn to make it 2-0.

The second half saw Somerville keeper Nathan Brown deny leading league scorer Rannesh Krishnan with an incredible save before a longrange strike from Marcus Spivey gave the home team hope.

Mark Pagliarulo and Carlo Cardoso missed chances to extend the lead and despite Old Mentonians throwing everything at Somerville in the dying minutes they couldn’t break down the Eagles’ defence.

Aspendale Stingrays drew 3-3 away to Tullamarine last weekend while Rosebud’s 2-2 draw away to Casey Panthers was called off in the 80th minute due to a head injury suffered by Rosebud’s Tyrone Vanderspek.

Teenage striker Nathan Barnet scored twice on debut for the Stingrays whose other scorer was Anthony Segavac.

Rosebud’s goals came from Beau Sharpe and Blake Hicks.

This week’s games: TUESDAY, 8.30pm: Skye Utd v Whitehorse Utd (Skye Recreation Reserve).

FRIDAY, 8.30pm: Collingwood City v Frankston Pines (Kevin Bartlett Reserve).

SATURDAY, 3pm: Mazenod Victory v Mornington (Brandon Park Reserve), BoroondaraCarey Eagles v Peninsula Strikers (Carey Sports Complex), Skye Utd v Elwood City (Skye Recreation Reserve), Dingley Stars v Baxter (Chadwick Reserve), Endeavour Utd v Seaford Utd (Reema Reserve), Aspendale Stingrays v Rosebud (Jack Grut Reserve), Somerville Eagles v Pakenham Utd (Tyabb Central Reserve).

SUNDAY, 7pm: Bulleen v Southern Utd (Veneto Club).

MONDAY, 8.30pm: Bulleen v Langwarrin (Veneto Club).

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The Hose family and the Tyabb Football Netball Club

By Peter McCullough THE edition of Western Port News dated 30 August, 2011 told of the enormous contribution made to the Tyabb Football Netball Club by the Hose family: parents, Neil and Joyce, and their four sons, Darren, Brett, Fraser, and Mathew. It seemed at the time that an era had ended: Mat had announced his retirement after 252 senior games which included six club best-and-fairests. Together with 1 Reserve game and 41 in the Under 19’s, this brought his tally to 294 club games. Our report stated: “Overall the four Hose boys played together in the senior team on 19 occasions. Between them they played 872 games for Tyabb and kicked 727 goals. Next season (i.e. 2012) will be the first time that the Tyabb senior team has not had a Hose on the team sheet since 1987.”

But had an era ended? Well, there may have been a bit of a lull, but the presence of the Hose family at the Tyabb Football Netball Club is once again very evident. A visit to the recent match against Langwarrin revealed how the past eight years have played out.

NEIL. The patriarch of the family continued to serve on the committee for a number of years and is still maintaining his interest in the club as Team Manager of the Under 19’s. He and Joyce are as enthusiastic supporters of the club as ever, particularly now that the next generation of Hose boys is beginning to make an impression.

MAT. The youngest son of Neil and Joyce, having announced his retirement in 2011, took a break for three years other than a game or two of Super Rules. However in 2015 he returned to Tyabb as coach of the Reserves and the urge to pull on the boots again was just too strong. Although his coaching stint concluded last year, Mat played on this year in the Reserves. The match against Langwarrin took his number of Reserves games from 1 to 47 and his total number of games played with Tyabb to 340. This broke the record, previously held by Scott Pickersgill, of number of games played for Tyabb. Apart from his games with Tyabb, Mat played with the Dandenong Stingrays for two years, and then played 26 games with the Frankston Dolphins. Although the

Above: The four Hose boys leaving the field after a game for Tyabb. From left: Mat, Brett, Fraser and Darren. Right: Ready for training with the Tyabb Shirt Tearers: Brett, Fraser, Mat and Darren.

word ‘retirement’ was mentioned after the Langwarrin match, the prevailing view seemed to be ‘we’ve heard that before.’

It should also be mentioned that as well as making a contribution on the field, Mat is also on the committee and holds the position of Vice President.

WILL. Darren’s son, Will, was 10 at the time of our last account and playing with the Under 11’s at Mt. Martha.

He transferred to Tyabb in 2018, winning the club best-and-fairest in the Under 19’s and the Game Face ‘Player of the Year’ for Division 2. Now 6’ 3” (190 cm) he has been promoted to the senior team this year, playing on the wing.

LACHLAN. Brett’s son, Lachlan, was 8 in 2011. Although only 16 he, too, is 6’ 3” and has made a start with the Tyabb Under 19’s.

THOMAS and PATRICK. The remaining Hose boys of the next generation are sons of Mat. They are now 12 and 10 respectively and, if their grandmother, Joyce, is any judge, they are showing plenty of promise with junior teams at South Mornington. No doubt

they, too, will find their way to Tyabb in the future.

SARAH. In the 2011 article a fleeting reference was made to Mat’s wife, Sarah. It stated that “..she played for Tyabb in the 2010 A grade netball grand final and was runner-up for the best-and-fairest in the league.” With hindsight, this did not do justice to Sarah’s record. She has continued to play with Tyabb and has taken the court on 164 occasions which is also a club record. Although now captain of the B grade team, she was a member of the A grade premiership teams of 2010, 2014 and 2015, winning the club bestand-fairest in 2014.

With the creation of the South Eastern Women’s Football League in 2016, Sarah decided to join the Tyabb team and was a member when they won the 2017 premiership.

Finally, like husband Mat, Sarah is contributing off the field as well and has been the Secretary of the Tyabb Football Netball Club for the past three years.

FOOTNOTE. As in 2011 I would not have been able to compile this story without the assistance of both Neil and the club historian, Doug Dyall.

Above: Mat leaving the ground in 2011 after his first “retirement”. Left: Mat with sons Thomas and Patrick. Below: Mat’s wife Sarah on the netball court (below left) and football field (below).

Above left: Darren’s son Will listening to the coach.

Left: Neil with grandson Lachlan who is now playing with Tyabb under 19’s.

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3 Hydrotherapy Pools

1 25m Lap Pool

2 Mixed Swedish Saunas

3 Mixed Steam Rooms

2 Mixed Infrared Saunas

2 Ladies Only Steam Rooms

1 Ladies Only Swedish Sauna

2 Massage Chair Relaxation Zones

1 BodyShape Fat Loss Studio

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Western Port News

10 July 2019

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