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5973 6424 or email: team@mpnews.com.au www.mpnews.com.au On show: Mornington Peninsula Historical Vehicles Club members Len Butcher and Ben Mayne with Ben’s TF MG. The car is one of 1000 vehicles appearing at the RACV Great Australian Rally at Mornington Racecourse on Sunday.

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Marina start for car rally THE Western Port Marina in Hastings is one of the three main starting points of the RACV Great Australian Rally to be held at Mornington Racecourse from 10am Sunday 18 January.

Up to 1000 classic, vintage and veteran cars will participate in the show. Cars will gather at the marina from 7.30am and leave for Mornington racecourse about 9.30am.

Mornington Peninsula Historical Vehicles Club member Ben Mayne said the marina was a great place to see the historic vehicles as they make their way to Mornington.

He joined the club after retiring from his business – Hastings Mowers – and buying an MG TF roadster and Morris 1000 sedan.

“It’s a great hobby and you meet some great people,” he said.

The car rally will raise money for the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Highlights will include celebrating the 90th birthday of the MG marque and the 60th anniversary of the Veteran Car Club, for cars built 1900-1920.

There will be displays of 1914-18 motor vehicles in front of the sound shell where the Mordialloc Jazz Orchestra will perform. This display will feature vehicles used during World War I. The Foden steam wagon from HMAS Cerberus will arrive under its own steam around 9.30am.

Clean-up after storm Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula shire will continue clean-up efforts to remove debris caused by storms which hit Somerville and Tyabb last Wednesday.

Sixty buildings were damaged and more than 200 homes lost power. Trees were knocked down, and several roads blocked by fallen trees.

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The shire is removing debris – predominantly green waste – from roads and roadsides.

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Somerville Mechanics’ Hall lost its roof and the hall has been closed.

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User groups have been notified and alternative venues are being arranged.

Residents can use the ‘drop in centre’ set up by the shire at the Somerville Recreation Centre in Edward St for relief, to access information, or to gain access to power.

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Surgery offers hope for new life FILMMAKER Sean Cousins and his GP wife Steph Ryan were a bit surprised when their driver in Papua New Guinea took what appeared to be a diversion and drove into the grounds of a school.

Once inside the school the driver’s purpose soon became apparent: he knew of a teenaged girl in need of medical assistance.

That diversion in the town of Popondetta, near the Kokoda Valley, will have a sequel in March when 15-year-old Coco arrives in Australia for corrective surgery to one of her feet that was badly mangled in a car accident.

Allowed to heal on its own, her foot is likely to impact on her future. “It’s difficult for her to walk and her chances of having a family life are not looking good,� Mr Cousins said.

The Balnarring couple were in PNG with members of the No Roads to Health organisation when they encountered Coco.

As a result of that meeting she will be the first of four children aged six to 15 who will be coming to Melbourne over the next year for lifechanging surgery that is not available to them their own country.

The four children – all with deformed feet or legs - have different surgical needs which will be provided free by surgeons once they are in Melbourne. “Surgeons prefer to operate here where they can oversee their rehabilitation and avoid post-operative infections,� Mr Cousins said.

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Police close in on aged care robbers POLICE are searching for three youths aged 12-17 for the aggravated burglary of aged care units in Somerville, Bittern and Hastings in the lead up to Christmas.

Already, one youth, 12, has been arrested and convicted on 28 charges relating to the burglaries.

Despite his young age he is described as an ice addict by police and has been bailed on strict conditions pending sentencing.

Police say the boy used proceeds of the raids to buy drugs to feed his habit. He has reportedly been referred to health agencies for treatment.

CCTV footage has allowed police to identify another member of the gang and he is expected to be charged on summons.

Small amounts of cash and jewellery were stolen in the overnight robberies when residents were asleep.

The youths entered the units through unlocked rear screen doors and rifled residents’ belongings.

Holiday at Coolart Medical help: Steph Ryan, Papua New Guinea community health worker Rodney and filmmaker Sean Cousins are working to bring children to Melbourne for life-changing surgery.

No Roads to Health Mr Cousins said the unscripted arrival at the Popondetta was “fantastic – it was spontaneous and I filmed the lot�.

The film he shot was edited by Nicola Castle and can be seen at http://vimeo.com/104376747. “The doctors and nurses faced difficult trekking and personal challenges on the eight-day adventure while providing much needed health care sup-

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Mr Cousins said. “Individually, the team members arrive at the conclusion that this was one of the most rewarding and satisfying experiences of their lives.

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Mr Cousins and Dr Ryan are holding a fundraiser to raise money to bring the children and their guardians to Australia at the Balnarring Bowls Clubs this Sunday afternoon (18 January) backed by local bands (including some “surprise appearances�), a barbecue and barefoot bowling. Tickets at: www.trybooking.com/GLZC Keith Platt

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Mayor issues fire warning Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula residents and visitors have been warned to be ready with bushfire survival plans.

The warning from the mayor Cr Bev Colomb followed a 120 hectare blaze at Hastings that razed much of Warringine Park after a desperate battle by fire fighters to save houses.

Cr Colomb said residents and visitors should “remain aware of the importance of acting on the fire danger ratings and having a bushfire survival plan”.

Hastings had “dodged a bullet” despite the Saturday 3 January fire which swept through the bushland reserve, the chair of the shire’s municipal emergency management planning committee, Cr David Garnock, said.

The damage – and the heartache – could have been so much worse, he said.

This view was shared by Hastings lawyer David Gibbs, group officer in charge of the local CFA brigades, who said that if the fire had jumped the Stony Pt/Woolleys roads intersection it had the potential to cause “massive destruction”.

“We could have lost hundreds of homes,” he said.

Luckily, no houses were lost or residents injured in the fires which began near railway tracks in Reid Pde about 2pm fanned by strong winds and temperatures in the high 30s. Piles of wood in a nearby timber yard provided an early source of fuel.

About 300 firefighters fought the blaze which sent embers flying over Reid Pde into paperbark forests grasslands at Warringine Park, jumping six houses on Seaglades Lane. A major wind change to the southwest at 6.30pm pushed the fire back towards Reid Pde and Warranqite Cres.

Cr Garnock said the fortuitous wind change – which forced the fire back onto itself – had prevented what could have been a disaster for residents.

“The fires were a wake-up call for us,” he said.

A cool change later on the day of total fire ban brought rain and a 10 degree drop in the temperature, helping firefighters control the blaze by about 8pm.

A community fire meeting at the Graham Myers Reserve, Bittern, on Saturday night - attended by 300 people - erupted into applause when CFA acting operations manager Neil Schlipalius said that while three houses had suffered external damage, none had been lost.

Mr Schlipalius said the present danger for Bittern, Crib Point and Hastings residents had past. He said crews would stay overnight to ensure embers were extinguished.

“The CFA had been worried that the fire may have jumped Woolleys Rd and got into the equestrian centre and the refinery land Crib Point would have been in trouble,” Cr Garnock said.

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He said shire workers had recently mown a fire break between Warringine Park and neighbouring houses.

Emergency Services Minister Jane Garrett joined the mayor, Cr Garnock, Mr Gibb and shire CEO Carl Cowlie for a debriefing at Hastings CFA on Wednesday.

Cr Colomb later issued a news release thanking emergency services workers for their fire-fighting efforts.

“It was pleasing to see the swift, successful and integrated approach of all services involved during the incident and the community coming together during this difficult time,” she said.

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As a result of the fire the shire opened an emergency relief centre at the Graham Myers Recreation Reserve, Bittern.

“The council acknowledges the Red Cross, Victorian Council of Churches, Ambulance Victoria and shire officers who all did a fantastic job in hosting the relief centre and providing assistance to the community affected by the fire,” Cr Colomb said.

The Warringine Park boardwalk was damaged during the fire and is now closed.

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Mornington Peninsula police inspector Karen Nyholm said police ran fire patrols in the lead up to, and on the day, of the fires due to the risks presented by the forecast conditions.

“Victoria Police have prepared operations and enact these at various times over summer to move into a prevention area, rather than just response,” she said.

“On this day, we were adequately resourced to respond and assist the CFA and this was fortunate as all hands were needed on deck.

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The blaze that sparked fear at Hastings Pictures: Gary Sissons ; Aerial: Ellie Tesselaar

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Protecting the foreshore RED Hill ward councillor Tim Wood was guest speaker at the Balnarring Beach Community Association’s annual meeting at the Westernport Yacht Club on Saturday where president David Gill was re-elected unopposed.

About 120 people attended and many voiced their views on a range of contentious issues, including the commercialisation of the foreshore and what Mr Gill describes as “the role of the Balnarring Foreshore Committee in trying to make the foreshore into a cash cow for continued development”.

“Not one motion of dissent was

moved against the committee’s stance on dangerous kiteboarders, new pathways affecting wildlife or the introduction of holiday cabins and boardwalks,” he said.

“The silent majority were out in force despite special interest groups voicing their concerns.

“We all have a right to our viewpoints and to attempt to persuade others to agree.”

He said the annual meeting was “lively and informative with a bit of passion”. Unexpected guests included a group of kiteboaders.

“I look forward to continuing the discussion and applaud our locals on their willingness to debate the issues,” he said.

The association aims to inform and represent Balnarring Beach residents and also seeks to ensure that authorities justify decisions “and not rely on complacency in order to get their way”.

New committee members are Pam McKenzie and Tonianne Delaney.

Retiring long serving members, Di Williamson and Lawrence Reddaway, were praised for their contributions.

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Minister praises fire fighters THE manner in which emergency services – police, fire brigade, SES and council officers – worked together to combat the Hastings bushfires on 3 January impressed new Emergency Services Minister Jane Garrett.

Ms Garrett visited the Dandenong incident control centre and then toured fire-hit areas before meeting with the Mornington Peninsula mayor, Cr Bev Colomb, Cr David Garnock, lawyer David Gibbs, shire CEO Carl Cowlie, community workers and relevant personnel for a debriefing at Hastings CFA on Wednesday last week.

Cr Garnock is chair of the shire’s municipal emergency management planning committee and Mr Gibbs is group officer in charge of the local CFA brigades.

“The manner in which all these people came together was very impressive,” Ms Garrett said. “They took a holistic approach, breaking down silos of organisation so that everyone could see the whole picture and get down to working well together.”

The minister said “everyone knew it was going to be a bad couple of days” leading up to scorching weekend when the mercury climbed to 40 degrees on the Saturday. But she said the size and ferocity of the fire at Hastings had been “totally unexpected”.

“You just never know when these fires are going to strike.”

Ms Garrett said talking to police and emergency services workers afterwards made her realise people were “not afraid to reassess and learn” following “very frank discussions”.

“Another thing we noticed was the great resilience and compassion of the residents,” Ms Garrett.

“The fact that everyone was able to go home to sleep that night was amazing.”

Ms Garrett said she thought the fire scene had been well managed. She said good communications had been crucial.

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Possums, native rats lost in fire RINGTAIL possums and native swamp rats were the main animal victims of the Hastings fire that destroyed up to 90 per cent of Warringine Park.

The possums perished in the paperbark tree areas of the park, and thousands of swamp rats died in the blaze.

Birds took flight to unburnt areas of Warringine Creek in the western section of the park as well

as saltmarsh areas near the burnt section. Wildlife experts said it would take up to five years for possum and swamp rat populations to recover.

One upside to the devastating blaze is that flora is expected to recover quite rapidly with expected rain speeding regrowth of eucalypts and grassy understory. Rare species such as orchids and lilies are expected to benefit from the fire. Money will

be needed to remove pest plants as they regrow over the next two years.

The park has been closed to the public as large sections of the boardwalk between Hastings and Jacks Beach were destroyed.

Mornington Peninsula Shire has commissioned a fauna and flora report.

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ST MARKS Anglican Church, Balnarring, is holding a secondhand book fair, 9am, Saturday 17 January. Started by then vicar, George Sanson, the book fair has been running since the early 1990s and is popular with the local community and holiday makers. It caters to all tastes and offers 1000s of books in good condition, including a selection of fiction, children’s, gardening and cookery books.

There is also a good selection for serious collectors, and recent donations mean the fair can offer a large selection of biographical works. Everyone should find a bargain.

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WHILE the bushfire ravaged Warringine Park, Hastings, last Saturday social media lit up with questions about the naming of streets in the nearby Illuka Estate which came under fire threat.

Amid concern for Hastings residents potentially affected by the blaze, Facebook and Twitter users wondered why two streets – The Sheedy Way and James Hird Drive – are named after Essendon Football Club identities despite being situated a long way from Windy Hill.

Ann Threlfall (@annthrel) from Truganina and Tim Marshall from Melbourne (@TimPMarshall) were just two of several social media commenters who questioned why the streets are named after ex-team captain and current coach James Hird and former four-times Premiership coach Kevin Sheedy.

Hastings does have close Essendon links with a statue of former Hastings Football Club and Essendon full-forward legend John Coleman outside Hastings Library in High St marking this connection.

However, Illuka Estate developer Babylon Properties told The News the Coleman connection is “coincidental” to the naming of the two streets.

Director Paul Spillane said he is responsible for the Bombers’ names being dropped on Hastings streets.

The keen Essendon fan is the chairman of an officially-sanctioned football club coterie group called the Red & Blacks and decided to call the streets James Hird Drive and The Sheedy Way in 2008 after clearing it with the two Bombers champions first.

“When you’re a developer and it’s private roads you can call streets what you like,” Mr Spillane said.

However, there was a stumbling block when the

developer initially contacted Mornington Peninsula Shire to register the street names.

“The council officer told me it wasn’t allowed and I was a bit taken aback … but then he said they could be named Nathan Buckley Drive and Mick Malthouse Way though.”

Mr Spillane said demand for the homes in James Hird Drive and The Sheedy Way had been strong when they went on the market in 2009.

“Essendon fans are obviously happy to live there and I haven’t heard about anyone refusing to buy there because of the street names.”

Bombers coach James Hird has had well-publicised and ongoing differences with the AFL hierarchy over the club’s 2012 supplements program but Twitter user Paul Blake (@PaulBlakeCW) jokingly flagged another potential drama for Essendon last weekend.

He tweeted: “Hopefully this development that Hird & Sheedy have at Hastings has been declared in the salary cap.”

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Storm cuts power and roads Continued from Page 1 “Residents should be cautious in these conditions, and be aware of any severe weather forecasts,” Cr Colomb said The shire’s municipal emergency coordination centre at the Mornington office is assisting other agencies.

“Emergency teams have done an outstanding job in responding to this storm event and I thank the emergency services, including SES and Victoria Police, as well as members of our shire team, for their hard work throughout the event,” Cr Colomb said.

“It is also important to thank the communities of Somerville and Tyabb for their ongoing cooperation and understanding as the clean-up continues, and for our residents to remain informed of relevant weather warnings.”

Inspector Karen Nyholm urges motorists to take it easy on the roads and watch for debris and fallen branches.

“Drivers need to take care on the country roads and keep a look out for workers on the side of the road,” she said.

“Police will be out and about managing traffic and we ask people to be patient.”

RESIDENTS in storm affected areas in Tyabb and Somerville can access free green waste disposal at the McKirdy’s Rd, Tyabb, transfer station, with an authorisation letter available from the shire.

To obtain the letter visit the Somerville Recreation Centre’s customer service office, 14 Edward St, Somerville, the Hastings customer service office in Marine Pde, Hastings, during office hours, or call 1300 850 600 or 5950 1000.

Proof of residency in the TyabbSomerville townships is required.

The free waste disposal will run until 5pm Monday 26 January.

Residents affected by the storm may pass their authorisation letter to contractors for disposal of material at the Tyabb transfer station.

Tip opening hours are 8am-4pm Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm weekends and public holidays.

Emergency help A range of information and resources is available at Somerville Recreation Centre in Edward St. Or visit mornpen.vic.gov.au or call 1300 850 600, 5950 1000; 000 or emergency.vic.gov.au; SES for flood or storm emergencies 132 500 or ses.vic.gov.au; United Energy 132 099 or uemg.com.au/; road closures information traffic.vicroads.vic.gov. au/

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Thieves take trailers

Winner: Cathy Pandur draws Michelle Williams’s name from the barrel.

Winning ticket SOMERVILLE’S Michelle Williams has won the $5000 first prize in the annual Mt Martha Lions Club trailer raffle.

The winning ticket was drawn by Cathy Pandur, of Federation Centres, the new owner of Bentons Square shopping centre.

Ms Williams and her family were delighted with the prize, which she won after buying two tickets the day before the draw. She also donated $6.

The trailer raffle was a success with ticket and Lions cake sales totalling $18,441.

Community organisations selling tickets received 80 per cent of the value of ticket sales. They included Legacy, Mornington Police Community Register, Moorooduc CFA and most of the schools in the area.

Lions Club of Mt Martha president Richard Johnson praised Bendigo Community Bank Mt Martha for supplying the trailer, and Mt Martha and Mornington traders for donating goods.

“Thank you to all those people who purchased tickets and cakes and made it such a successful event.”

A SPATE of trailer thefts has Mornington police scratching their heads.

Senior Sergeant Nick Vallas said 40-plus trailers of all descriptions had been stolen since October – when 17 had gone missing.

“The number is not as high now but still more than in previous years,” he said.

Police are looking at all disposal options, including scrap metal merchants, eBay, Cash Converters and Trading Post. Container-loads of trailers may be going interstate.

“We are asking people to secure their trailers with wheel clamps, coupling devices and padlocks, even when they are in backyards,” he said.

“All sorts of trailers are going off, including box trailers and tradesmen’s trailers – often when they are full of tools. We are getting reports of the odd boat and caravan being stolen as well.”

Senior Sergeant Vallas said many more trailers were on the peninsula over summer as they were used to transport holiday gear, boats and camping equipment.

He said police had noticed more trailer thefts from streets either side of Nepean Hwy and Frankston-Finders Rd, suggesting thieves were taking the time to explore adjoining side streets as they made their way down the peninsula.

Anyone with information can call Mornington police on 5970 4900.

Scout ‘critical’ WATER police are investigating after a teenage boy attending a scout jamboree in Mt Martha was seriously injured in a boating accident last Wednesday.

The 13-year-old, of metropolitan Melbourne, was sitting on the front of the boat when he fell off and was struck by the propeller at about 1pm.

Sergeant Adrian Sinclair, of the Marine Investigation Unit, said it appeared the boy was one of six on the boat with a scout leader doing manoeuvres.

After the accident the leader pulled him from the water and the boat was driven back to shore.

The boy suffered serious lower limb and arm injuries and was taken to the Royal Children’s Hospital. A spokesperson on Friday said he was in a “critical condition”.

The boat has been seized and the operator is assisting police with their inquiries.

Stephen Taylor

Oh deer, it’s lost IT may have something to do with the end of the Christmas season, or just an inquisitive nature. Whatever the reason, this fallow deer appears to have strayed from its herd. Although a regular visitor to horses in a paddock in rural Mt Martha, Chris Street thinks it would be better off mingling with its own kind. Anyone who knows where the deer belongs can call Mr Street on 0415 446 324.

Shire plans aid fire management MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire’s new roadsides fire management plan outlines a five-year program of extra works and categorises shire-maintained roads for fire management purposes.

A detailed works schedule will be developed each year to address potential fire risks from vegetation along shire-managed roads.

The annual works schedule will complement existing roadside vegetation works, such as roadside mowing, tree and vegetation cutbacks, noxious weed control, and weeding to aid biodiversity.

Additional works include removing fallen trees and clearing vegetation.

Works already under way are on Purves and Arthurs Seat roads; Arthurs Seat, Park, Churchill and Elle-

rina roads; Forest Drive and Hearn Rd, Mt Martha; Merricks Rd, Merricks; Waterfall Gully Rd, Rosebud; and St Johns Wood and Canterbury Jetty roads, Blairgowrie.

Residents will be consulted before works are started and environmental assessments beforehand will ensure environmental values are protected while risks to residents are reduced.

Mayor Cr Bev Colomb said ongoing community consultation was an important part of the plan.

“Engaging with our community will also enable our fire management teams to have important conversations with residents about fire management works and further promote the shared responsibility message,” she said.

The plan categorises shire roads as

high, medium or low priority to assist agencies to plan for fire management across the shire.

Roads are assessed on five objectives: prevent or reduce the risk of fires on roadsides, prevent the risk of spread of fire from the road reserve, manage safety of road users, provide control lines, and ensure recovery of roadside vegetation after roadside fires.

The shire consulted with the CFA, Parks Victoria, Department of Environment and Primary Industries, and VicRoads. The plan was formally endorsed by the Municipal Fire Management Planning Committee and the Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee.

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Tourist hoards hide ‘economic downturn’ Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au AS tens of thousands of holidaymakers descend on the Mornington Peninsula over summer, official statistics show record numbers of residents are out of work.

While locals may appear to be on holidays, the federal electorate of Flinders - covering most of the peninsula from Mornington south and across to Hastings and including Phillip Island - has had one of the highest jumps in unemployment across Australia.

A drop of 4.8 per cent in job participation rates puts Flinders as the second worst hit electorate in in the country.

Neighbouring Dunkley (Mornington, Mt Eliza and Frankston), saw a 3.1 per cent rise in the number of people without work.

Statisticians regard figures of this level as a “regional recession�.

The figures released just after Christmas by demographic profiling company Australian Development Strategies rate employment trends in federal electorates throughout Australia.

John Black, a former Labor senator who heads Australian Development Strategies, said the increasing numbers of job seekers in the Liberal electorates could be problematic for the Abbott government.

Flinders MP and Environment Minister Greg Hunt sees the report as “a public relations exercise and should not be used for comment�. “Any suggestion that the Coalition is deliberately boosting job opportunities in Labor seats in order to win votes

is ridiculous,� Mr Hunt said. “Demographically, the Mornington Peninsula has the second highest population of older people in Victoria, which means we have a higher percentage of people who are retired. “The single best thing the government can do to help with employment is to have a strong economy, built around private sector participation and a budget that is balanced, not putting pressure on future generations.�

Dunkley, held by Small Business Minister Bruce Billson, recorded the 13th highest rise in jobless.

Mr Billson said the New Year had started with “positive indications for the national economy� and he was “working hard to ensure these can flow on to the Dunkley community�

He said a record number of new companies had been registered in 2014, petrol prices were low and “jobs growth� in 2014 was nearly three times’ that of 2013. “In addition, monthly retail trade values continued to grow in October up by 0.4 per cent, to be 5.7 per cent higher through the year,� Mr Billson said. “The latest consumer price index shows that all Australians are now benefiting from a 5.1 per cent reduction in electricity prices following the scrapping of the carbon tax.�

However, it seems that if any Coalition policies are helping create jobs they are mainly benefitting Labor-held seats.

Flinders and Dunkley are among many Liberal-held electorates where jobs have been lost in the past year, ending a run covering the past three federal elections where Labor seats

Summer daze: The number of visitors enjoying the peninsula’s can mask the “economic downturn� being experienced by the number of residents searching for jobs. Picture: Yanni

saw the highest rises in jobless.

Since the election of the Abbott government Flinders and Dunkley have had the distinction of joining 28 electorates to record a rise in unemployment of more than 1.5 per cent in the past 12 months (24 of these electorates are held by Coalition MPs).

Mr Black said the three previous federal elections had been held at a time when the unemployed “tended to be found in Labor electorates� (The Weekend Australian 27/12/14). “In the past 12 months, these residents of Labor seats have been finding jobs while residents of Coalition seats have been losing theirs,� Mr Black

said. He said electorates recording high rises in jobless numbers could be considered to have been in a serious economic downturn over the past year, with significant contraction of their local employment bases, with flow on effects in such industries as retail and hospitality.

The worst hit electorates included the demographics of “older female workers in part time jobs chasing more hours of work to make up for falling investment incomes and men driving themselves to work in a high street sales job which is now under pressure from falling consumer confidence�.

Mr Black said year on year increases

in those “not in the labour force� category “includes students and retirees, but also discouraged workers – the hidden unemployed�. “The 13 regional and outer urban mortgage belt electorates losing the most jobs [including Flinders and Dunkley] could be considered to be in a serious economic downturn over the past year, with significant contraction of their local employment bases and flow on effects on industries such as retail and hospitality,� he said.

Mr Black said his report was based on jobs data collected by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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NEWS DESK Ensemble tuned to play PENINSULA music fans are in for a treat with one of Germany’s finest ensembles, the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne, performing twice next week.

The ensemble will play at St Macartan’s Church, Mornington, at 8pm on Thursday 22 January and at St Mark’s Anglican Church, Dromana, 8pm Friday 23 January.

A diverse program will range from Vivaldi and his famous Four Seasons to works by Mozart, J S Bach, Sarasate and Rossini.

“Classical music the world over” is the motto of the ensemble, whether it is playing in little village churches, in the open air, in Cologne Cathedral or at the Sydney Opera House.

“We want to inspire as many people as possible across all generations to enjoy classical music,” spokesman Jens Kehling said.

“The popularity of our ensemble is reflected in the fact that we give about 300 concerts a year around the globe and our listeners look forward to a musical encounter with our talented musicians.”

Whistle blows for heritage railway founder OBITUARY Howard Hamilton Girdler 24 Dec 1929–1 Jan 2015 Teacher, community activist, writer, Mornington Railway Preservation Society co-founder THE co-founder of the Mornington Railway Preservation Society, Howard Girdler, has died at age 85 of pneumonia.

Mr Girdler’s funeral was held at Tobin Brother chapel in Mt Martha last Wednesday and as his coffin was being taken from the chapel to a hearse, the sounds of a steam train were played, putting smiles on the faces of crying mourners.

The former teacher was the driving force behind the foundation of the railway society, which saved the section of the rail line between Moorooduc and Mornington, although the society was unable to stop the state government selling the railway reserve between the light industrial area and the centre of town about 200 metres from Shire Hall Beach.

Mornington Railway runs heritage trains for tourists three times a month as well as on special occasions such as the 30th anniversary of the society and the 125th anniversary of the first train to Mornington last October.

Mr Girdler and Greg Dunkley, who owned a hobby shop in Mornington, founded the society in May 1984 following the government’s closing of the train line in March 1983, although trains had ceased running in 1981.

After years of lobbying for permission to run a tourist train, in 1991 the government granted the

society control of a 10-kilometre stretch between Moorooduc and Mornington.

The society restored a steam locomotive, 100-year-old carriages, and other rolling stock and equipment.

It was first based at a BHP siding at Hastings in 1985, then at HMAS Cerberus in Crib Point in 1989 before a final move to Moorooduc in 1997.

The society started running tourist trains between Moorooduc and Mornington in 1999.

Howard Girdler was born at Castlemaine on Christmas Eve 1929 and lived in a house opposite shunting yards. He was educated at Castlemaine Technical School before completing a fine arts degree at Melbourne Teachers College.

He taught metalwork, woodwork, and art and graphics at schools in Casterton, Euroa and Moe (where he met his future wife Margaret, also a teacher) before taking a position at Mornington High School in 1963 where he stayed until the late 1970s.

He taught at Karingal for the last two years of his teaching career before being forced to retire due to ill health in 1982 at age 53.

With time on his hands, Mr Girdler, who had a strong social conscience, became a frequent writer of letters to newspaper editor pointing out problems in the town before being challenged to do something about it.

He was a founding member of a citizens action committee, which initially focused on opposing Shire of Mornington plans for high-rise buildings on the Esplanade, and a proposal to replace the Esplanade

between Mornington and Safety Beach with a four-lane highway. The group then turned its attention to saving the railway, which led to the formation of the railway society.

Mr Girdler was the society’s first president and then its long-time secretary as well as in charge of railway operations. He also wrote about trains for magazines, and undertook research for books.

He was a sportsman who played cricket and table tennis in his younger

years, and later umpired cricket games for many years. He was in charge of lighting for amateur theatre groups including Mornington’s CEF Players.

Howard and Margaret Girdler had two children, Paul, born in 1961, and Jan, born in 1965. Mrs Girdler, who grew up in San Remo on the Bass Coast, said her husband supported her sporting endeavours – A grade hockey and state cricket. Paul and Jan also played cricket, Jan with the state under-21 side.

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Mr Girdler stood down from the railway society as his health deteriorated but still volunteered as a train conductor twice a month, and then joined Peninsula Ship Society, holding the position of president, and was active until last August.

Mr Girdler is survived by Margaret, Paul and his wife April, Jan and her husband Bruce, and four grandchildren.

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Chairlift gondola clears legal hurdle Mike Hast mike@baysidenews.com.au A MAJOR legal obstacle to the $18 million gondola chairlift on Arthurs Seat has been removed with Save Our Seat announcing it will not appeal a planning tribunal decision in the Supreme Court.

Save Our Seat had until last Wednesday to lodge an appeal against the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal’s December decision to confirm Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s approval of the ride last June.

Save Our Seat spokeswoman Kylie Greer said “on advice from our barristers, we would be hard pressed to overturn the VCAT decision”.

Ms Greer said deciding not to appeal would not stop SOS from “pursuing political means” to prevent the gondola being built or challenging any subsequent decision by the shire to approve the chairlift consortium’s Bushfire Emergency Plan, which has not been finalised.

Stamps, coin fair PENINSULA Stamp Club is hosting a stamp, coin and card fair from 9am-3pm, Saturday 17 January at Dromana Uniting Church hall, corner Point Nepean Rd and McCulloch St, Dromana. Entry is free and refreshments are available. Children welcome. Car parking is available nearby. Details: 0418 322 315.

“We are extremely disappointed, but our next step is to lobby state government, the CFA and Mornington Peninsula Shire to make sure conditions are strictly adhered to,” she told The Times.

The group is concerned that bushfire matters have not been dealt with adequately by authorities.

One of the group’s barristers, Rupert Watters, who worked for the Environment Defenders Office in Victoria and has been involved in several high-profile environment cases in Queensland and Tasmania, has told SOS that VCAT “plainly considered that it did have adequate material to make an assessment of the risk posed by fire and its manageability”.

SOS said it would likely lobby politicians, including new state Environment Minister Lisa Neville, and relevant statutory authorities as Arthurs Seat Skylift had not yet signed a lease with Parks Victoria.

Skylift’s Bushfire Emergency Plan must be approved by the shire council and other organisations.

Late last month, Skylift spokesman Simon McKeon said the consortium expected to sign a 50-year lease with Parks Victoria in the new year.

Mr McKeon said Skylift had been working with people “at the highest level of the CFA for four years”. “The gondola will not run on Code Red and other days of high fire danger,” he said.

Art on show early online MOST of the artworks in this year’s Mornington Rotary Art Exhibition can already be seen online.

The “early viewing” at www.morningtonartshow.com.au includes nearly 700 works in various categories, including still life, land and seascapes, portraits, nudes and abstract.

However, the artworks will only be available for sale from the opening of exhibition at 6.30pm on Friday 16 January where winners of $10,500 in prizes will be announced.

The opening is billed as a “stylish black and white” event at the Peninsula Community Theatre, corner Nepean Highway and Wilson’s Rd, Mornington, with entertainment from the Four Seasons String Quartet, gourmet finger food and other “quality refreshments”.

“We have been delighted with the

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Mr Benson said seascapes, landscapes and contemporary were the most popular subjects.

“We decided to accept a reduced number of artworks this year in order to increase the quality of exhibits and improve the display space,” he said.

“Up to four submissions were accepted from individual artists, with 10 from featured pastel artist, Nancy Thurlby, and more than four from some invited artists.”

Donated door prizes will be handed out on the opening night. Tickets, which include food, refreshments and

door prize opportunities, are $35 and available from Farrell’s Bookstore, Main St, Mornington or online at morningtonartshow website.

The exhibition opens 10am-6pm daily from Saturday 18 January until Monday 26 January. Entry is $8 for unlimited viewing time.  From 20 to22 January Family Time will allow parents to view the exhibition while their children attend one of six free structured mural painting sessions in the adjoining marque. Only children with attending parents will be admitted to these sessions (10am11.30am and 2pm-3.30pm). Qualified instructors will supervise and guide up to 15 students a session in three separate mural paintings suited to the child’s ability. Each session will be self-contained and will commence and finish at the scheduled times.

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Labor readies for port talks Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au PORTS Minister Luke Donnellan intends talking with “all parties involved” about the government’s plans for the Port of Hastings.

The government has announced Infrastructure Victoria will assess the merits of expanding Hastings or building a new port north of Geelong in Port Phillip, despite Labor candidates going into the November election with promises of “no container port in Western Port”.

However, now in government, Labor is taking a much softer line.

"As a government we do have time and we need to get the decision right on the location of Victoria's next container port; that’s why we will commission Infrastructure Victoria to undertake a thorough assessment of how a Bay West port option stacks up against Hastings,” a spokesperson for Mr Donnellan said on Monday.

"The government is expecting to get advice from the department early in 2015 regarding the scope and timing of work that needs to be undertaken to provide Infrastructure Victoria with the information it needs to make a thorough assessment.

"In the meantime, the minister will be sitting down with all parties involved including the Port of Hasting [Development] Authority to discuss their role moving forward."

The authority, which has offices in High St, Hastings, employs close to 100 people and is funded with $110 million approved by the previous Denis Napthine-led government.

It took more than three weeks for Mr Donnellan’s office to respond to questions from The News about the future of the development authority.

The authority itself has not responded to several requests for information.

In what seems an unlikely twist, environmentalists find themselves agreeing with Hastings MP Neale Burgess

on one thing: Labor will come back to championing Hastings as Victoria’s next major port.

However, while being applauded by Mr Burgess that decision would anger the environmentalists who would be able to accuse Labor of deceiving voters and fielding candidates who were opposed to post expansion at Hastings.

Mr Burgess told The News on Friday that “everybody in labor wants it [the container port at Hastings]” and that pushing for the Bay West option during the election campaign had been to “just create a point of difference”.

He said the Napthine government and the previous Labor government had each spent four years working towards port expansion at Hastings.

Jenny Warfe, of the Blues Wedges conservation organisation, suggested staff at the Port of Hastings Development Authority could be used to “prepare for the very different future we are facing, rather than being paid for yet another round of trashing the environ-

ment, by us long suffering taxpayers”.

Ms Warfe said the state Labor government “maybe hoping we have forgotten what their [then] Ports Minister [Tim] Pallas said in 2009 re Hastings: No other port location offers the same overall advantages as Hastings, and it holds major economic potential for the state of Victoria.

“When Blue Wedges supporters met with him soon after, he said there was no plan B – so [it was] Hastings or bust.”

Ms Warfe said “that same Labor government” had “seemed quite happy” for commentators to label Blue Wedges “knuckleheads and jihadists … and as superstitious zealots”.

“It would be amusing if not so infuriating to watch successive governments fall over themselves to please which ever corporate entity is banging on their door on which ever issue they want government support and handouts for.

“Developers, shipping interests, big

coal and other big business get armchair rides through open doors to ministers offices, while those of us concerned for the future of the planet are generally left outside, or offered a 15 minute meeting in three months’ time with a bored junior adviser.

“While this imbalance remains, what hope is there for the natural world on which we all rely?

“We don’t need Hastings or Bay West – we need a different future, not relying on the business as usual dinosaurs’ version of reality.”  A Mangrove Experience boat is being held Saturday 24 January to provide passengers aboard the Tidemaster a close-up view of “the world’s most southerly mangroves” and birds that frequent the internationally recognised wetlands. Organised by the Somersbased Caring for Westernport, the trip will be addressed by scientist Dr Tim Ealey, also known as Mr Mangrove. Bookings www.trybooking. com/115703 or call O420 500 403.

And the band played on A GROUP of musicians is refusing to let the loss of their regular meeting venue at Frankston North’s Mahogany Neighbourhood House stop the music.

The People’s Place Music Club has found a new venue at Somerville Bowling Club to continue giving amateurs a chance to shine on stage.

The People’s Place Music Club has found a new venue at Somerville Bowling Club to continue giving amateurs a chance to shine on stage.

Club members Jamez Harrison and Sally Carter will host an open-mic event with a difference at midday on Saturday 18 January at Somerville Bowling Club.

Singers will be able to perform backed by a live band of People’s Place Music Club musicians in a fun environment dubbed ‘bandoke’ by Harrison.

The irrepressible happy-go-lucky Harrison said the band had a catalogue of “about 600 songs spanning from the 1920s to the noughties” singers can choose to perform.

“It was a shame to leave the Mahogany centre but sometimes something good can come out of something bad,” Harrison said.

Frankston Council took control of the Mahogany Neighbourhood Centre’s operations from a residents’ management committee late last year. Sing with the talented People’s Place Music Club band or enjoy the show at Somerville Bowling Club, Jones Rd, Somerville on Saturday 18 January, 12-1.30pm. $5 entry. Call Jamez Harrison on 0437 665 328 or email mahoguitar@hotmail.com for full details.

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Band on the run: People’s Place Music Club members Jamez Harrison, back row left, and Sally Carter, front row centre, will host a bandoke event at Somerville Bowling Club. Picture: Yanni

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LETTERS Fireys thanked

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May I, through your columns, thank both the local fire brigade at Hastings and the many fire crews who attended the fire at Hastings on 3 January.

That no houses were lost is testament to the skill and dedication of the men and women who knew their job and did it superbly well.

Ruth Gooch, Hastings

The proposed closing down of our local fresh fish supplier opposite Wilsons Rd, Mornington (‘Fishermen: nets ban a stunt’, The News 11/11/14), [run by] the brothers Neville and Dalton Hutchins, who, along with their extended family, have been fishing in the Mornington area for six generations. A long term for such an important service for us, a food that we know is sold at the source from where is caught.

Yes,it is a small business that may not be so interesting to the major political parties, but it has supported their families, who in turn have given their customers a source of healthy unadulterated food.

Most of us do not have the facilities to catch our own seafood, involving boat, time and the money for a recreational licence, so we, the public, become the losers here yet again.

They are not major ship factories coming in to plunder the bay - that is a load of nonsense. They are a small family business and we, down here, get that.

Perhaps it’s a chance for the "big guys" to give us a break for a change and listen to us.

Maureen Federico, Frankston South

Lawyer’s warning The number of people who have drowned in Victorian waters so far this summer is nothing short of tragic.

Hundreds of others have also had to be rescued and needed first aid assistance while enjoying time out with family and friends in our coastal areas and river towns.

As a personal injury lawyer, I have seen a number of people who have been injured or permanently disabled as a result of water-related accidents - many of these incidents could have been prevented.

Sadly, Victoria recorded the highest number of drowning deaths in 10 years during 2013/14.

Many of us are spending time at beaches and rivers this summer so it is important that we are vigilant.

Serious injuries can occur when diving into murky water where it is difficult to judge the depth of the water or see submerged objects. We should remember that a calm surface can hide strong current. Also, alcohol can impede judgement and our ability to get out of a dangerous situation.

We should continue to enjoy our beautiful beaches and rivers, but the tragic start to the year is a good reminder to be safe near water.

Barrie Woollacott, Melbourne

Uphold port pledge It is heartening for the environment that expanding the Port of Hastings into a mega container port will soon be just a bad memory. The state Labor Party's candidates for all Mornington Peninsula seats have strongly campaigned against the container port and, one would think, with the full backing of the whole Labor Party in Victoria.

Now is the time for these promises to be made good. It is not good enough to make verbal commitments

on issues affecting society, we need definite decisions and an active commitment by the premier (Daniel Andrews) to lay this crazy proposal of a container port at Hastings once and for all to rest.

The invaluable environmental and tourist assets of a Western Port that will not be affected by dredging, the removal of large sections of mangroves or a huge increase in shipping can now hopefully be preserved for future generations and become a proud statement of Labor’s commitment to a more sustainable future of Victoria.

Daniel Andrews, please don't do a Tony Abbott on us.

Rupert Steiner, Balnarring

System corrupted I wish to thank Christine Fry, of Blairgowrie, for her comments (‘Voting patterns’, Letters, The News 16/12/14) but, unfortunately, she missed the whole point (I know it might have been a bit obscure). The point was that the preference voting system is a joke.

When I first moved to Australia from the United States (no, I am not going back) I thought how great, if I vote for someone and they are not elected then I will at least have the possibility of getting the second best that would work to achieve my concerns.

Although I am confident that the intent of the preference voting system was exactly that when it was established, the system has been corrupted by politicians that figured out how to use the system to be elected.

As I said, preferences are a joke.

Christine does highlight this flaw in her letter when she states, “If the Greens wanted [Liberal candidate] Mr [Martin] Dixon’s preferences, why did

they list Mr Dixon at the very bottom of their preference list?” which goes directly to the point.

It looks like this issue might be solved in local government elections in the report to government by Local the Government Electoral Review: “In addition, the panel proposed a further measure. The panel has clearly strengthened the amount of information on candidates available through the postal pack, in the interest of enabling voters to make a better-informed choice between candidates. The panel, however, believes that the publication of candidate how-to-vote recommendations does not enhance voter ability in this respect, but is a major inducement to dummy candidates standing purely as a mechanism for siphoning preferences.

I might add that my submission got a mention in the report: “Candidates should be required to provide statutory declarations that they were ‘legitimate’ candidates. This would stop all but the most unethical and morally corrupt candidates from serving as ‘dummy’ candidates.”

The report is significant in its implications in many areas and can be reviewed at www.dtpli.vic.gov. au/local-government/strengtheningcouncils/local-government-electoralreview Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

Surviving the heat

Extreme heat can affect anyone, but older people are especially vulnerable to heat stress and heat-related illnesses.

I am encouraging all seniors to prepare for days of extreme heat.

If you have a chronic health condition, or are taking medication, talk to your doctor so you know what to do.

Some medications, for example, can

limit awareness of physical discomfort which means that heat-related illness symptoms may be ignored.

Check that devices such as air-conditioners, air coolers, fans, blinds or refrigerators are in full working order.

If you lose power, contact your provider on the "Faults and Emergencies" number on your most recent electricity bill. A power outage guide is also available at www.energyandresources. vic.gov.au/power-outage-guide.

When a hot day arrives, remember to stay cool indoors at home as much as you can. If that’s not possible think about a plan B to escape the heat such as staying with a friend or family member with air conditioning.

As well as asking for help if feeling the heat, seniors are reminded to: Delay any outdoor and strenuous activities such as sport, gardening and home improvements; Drink plenty of water; Eat small cold meals more often; Wear loose, light coloured clothes; and, Keep cool using wet towels.

I call on friends, family and neighbours to check on older community members to see if they need help.

It only takes a few minutes to make contact and a phone call, or even help with practical tasks like pulling down blinds, may make all the difference.

Information on heat health is at www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au. Subscribe to receive heat alerts by email by visiting www.health.vic.gov.au/ subscribe. For health concerns call your doctor or Nurse-on-Call on 1300 60 60 24.

Gerard Mansour, Commissioner for Senior Victorians

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Term 1, 2015 COURSES Checkout the variety of activities we have on offer this term. I’m sure there’s something that will interest you.

Enrollments begin on Tuesday 27th January

New courses on offer at Crib Point Community House THERE’S so much going on at Crib Point Community House this term with relaxing yoga sessions at the start of the week or a fun walking group on Tuesday mornings.

If you’re returning to work, then why not brush up on your computer skills in a ‘one on one’ session with Daniel, or do the RSA or Food Handlers course or the First Aid course.

If crafts are more you scene, try our new Woodwork class for Ladies or Card Making.

Crib Point Community House also have Craft, Patchwork, Knitting and Crochet, Cake Decorating, Watercolours and Scrapbooking groups.

Another new course to try is French Cuisine on a budget. Surprise your family and friends with your new found skills. And what about Pho-

Computer courses for beginners and intermediate users New Format – Shorter Courses Q Excel and Word Q Windows 8 Q Ipad and other tablets For kids Q Kid’s painting Q Kid’s cooking Q Crafty Makes for Easter

tography? Learn about your camera then basic photograph or join our new Camera/Photography group. We also have a very informative talk by RACV on Healthy Ageing and Staying Connected; this is not to be missed.

Crib Point Community House is open on Tuesday January 27, so start thinking about what you’d like to do this year and be quick to book in. Phone 5983 9888, or check out the website at www.cpch.org.au and ‘like us’ on Facebook.

Crib Point Community House would also like to give a very big THANK YOU to the CFA & SES and all the emergency services that helped to save our little town.

Arts & crafts Q Digital camera Q Patchwork Q Knitting and crochet Q Guitar Q African drumming Q Mixed Media Health and wellbeing Q Reintroduction to wholefoods Q Yoga - different types Q Walkers - 3 Days a week

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Looking for expressions of interest for the following: Q Adult painting Q Games, ie Scrabble, cards Q Jazz & tap for adults Q Cooking for teenagers Q Cake decorating Q Chair Yoga

Get in quick to ensure you secure a place. Reasonable rates, friendly atmosphere, fabulous tutors and group leaders.

Details of all courses and social groups can be found on our website: www.somervillecommunityhouse.com.au or ask us to email or post a current brochure. It’s easy to enrol: go to the website and follow the instructions.

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Situated in a family friendly street, this spacious 4BR home is close to all amenities including shopping centre, primary and secondary schools and public transport. It consists of a well appointed kitchen with plenty of cupboards, gas cook-top and stainless-steel appliances and 3 good-sized living areas. Set on a 926m² (approx) block, other features are an impressive entertaining area with bar and drive through access from the garage to the rear yard. Additional extras include evaporative cooling, ducted heating and a garden shed.

For Sale

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Address: 17 Elspeth Circuit, MOUNT MARTHA Price: $520,000 – $560,000 Agency: Blue Water Bay Real Estate, Shop 37a Bentons Square Shopping Centre, Mornington, 5976 1188 Agent: Darren Sadler, 0417 916 820 A PEACEFUL setting is the perfect start to your enjoyment of this immaculate family home, located in the ever-popular Sefton Grange Estate. Set on a manageable 536-square metre block, the brick veneer home is set below street level with a neat driveway leading up to a double garage under the roof line. Upon entry the main bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite, and the second bedroom with built-in robes are to the right.

A separate formal lounge can be closed off from other zones of the house for a bit more privacy. The splendid kitchen and family area is full of light and appliances in the kitchen include a stainless-steel under bench oven and a dishwasher. A second hallway leads down to two more bedrooms and the main bathroom. There is handy extra space at the very rear of the home with a good-sized laundry and a rumpus room leading out to an undercover patio.

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Bittern 6 Kinfauns Lane The Ultimate Lifestyle Property Welcome to family size living on two acres in the Kinfauns estate.

The home offers five bedrooms -main with walk-through robe to an ensuite, all other bedrooms have BIR’s, there are plenty of living zones with a formal lounge, open plan meals area off the kitchen and a theatre room. Creature comforts include GDH & evaporation cooling. Outside is a very pleasant entertaining area with IG pool, solar heated and electric spa. There is a three-bay garage and shed with plenty of room for two cars and all the garden machinery, bikes and more.

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By Appointment Elizabeth Wall 0417 528 042 elizabeth.wall@raywhite.com

(03) 5979 8003 btre.com.au HASTINGS

$295,000 CRIB POINT

$389,900 BITTERN

Offers over $380,000 HASTINGS

NEW I L STING

SOLD

NEW I L STING

BTRE

Offers over $310,000

UNDER OFFER

2508 Fâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;STON-FLINDERS RD - INSPECT SAT 11.30-12.00PM

SNOOZE AND YOUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;LL LOSE 7KLV EULFN KRPH LV D IDQWDVWLF VWDUWHU IRU D Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH buyer. Offering 3BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with robes, a neat and tidy kitchen has as an upright gas oven, lounge area with ZRRG Ă&#x20AC;UH DQG JDV KHDWLQJ 2XWGRRUV LV D GRXEOH garage, small garden shed and plenty of space to recreate a modern garden to compliment the house. This property is perfect as is, but could be recreated into a real modern charmer.

HASTINGS

PERFECT ALL ROUNDER

LOCATION, LOCATION

Neat and tidy 4BR home set on 697m2 block with loads of character. Features include kitchen with gas cooking, separate meals area, family room and VXQNHQ ORXQJH URRP ZLWK WLPEHU Ă RRU ERDUGV FRV\ RSHQ Ă&#x20AC;UH SODFH DQG )UHQFK GRRUV RSHQLQJ RXW WR the front verandah. Main bedroom has WIR & FES, other bedrooms share the family bathroom, there is GDH and evaporative cooling. Outside, is a BBQ area, patio, water tanks & tandem carport.

Directly opposite Aldi Supermarket, this fantastic unit that is one of only two on the block offers two bedrooms with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and two bathrooms including ensuite to main. An open plan dining & lounge area adjoins the kitchen that features gas cooktop, electric oven and dishwasher. Outdoors is a paved undercover courtyard and a single car garage with surrounding low maintenance landscaped gardens.

A SPECIAL PLACE TO CALL HOME Original ornate ceiling roses and corniceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, high FHLOLQJV EHDXWLIXO RULJLQDO Ă RRUERDUGV DQG VDVK windows will send you back in time to grand old days. The home has been renovated and requires MXVW D IHZ WKLQJV WR Ă&#x20AC;QLVK LW RII WKHUH DUH %5¡V bathrooms, the kitchen has also been updated and WKH OLYLQJ DUHD KDV D Ă&#x20AC;UHSODFH DQG FRWWDJH JDUGHQ view through original sash-cord windows.

$190,000 HASTINGS

Offers Over $380,000 HASTINGS

$395,000 - $415,000 BITTERN

Offers over $320,000

9 MENAI COURT - INSPECT SAT 12.15-12.45PM

IN THE HEART OF TOWN

FEELS LIKE HOME

QUIET COURT POSITION

This home offers low-maintenance gardens on D VTP EORFN DORQJ ZLWK D JUHDW Ă RRU SODQ boasting 4BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s including main with WIR & FES. The IURQW HQWUDQFH DGMRLQV WKH ORXQJH DUHD ZKLFK Ă RZV through to an open plan kitchen, dining and second living area. The kitchen has pantry, electric wall oven and gas cook-top plus dishwasher. There is GDH WKURXJKRXW DQG D ZRRG Ă&#x20AC;UH 2XWVLGH LV D GRXEOH garage with roller door accessing the backyard.

This delightful home has a warm appeal and has renovated throughout. The new kitchen has an electric oven and cook-top, there is a dishwasher and ample bench and cupboard space. The three bedrooms have new carpet, main bedroom also has WIR & FES, solar panels have been installed, there are two split-system heating & cooling units and light DQG EULJKW ZKLWH ZDVKHG ODPLQDWH WLPEHU Ă RRUV JLYH the home a lovely coastal feel.

Set in a quiet court close to schools, transport & VKRSV WKLV SURSHUW\ LV SHUIHFW IRU Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH EX\HUV or investors. There is a central kitchen and meals area with gas cooking, pantry and breakfast bench, a lounge-room has cathedral ceilings plus sun room. Other features include ducted heating, air-conditioning, BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to all 3 bedrooms and dualentry bathroom off the main bedroom. Outside is a double carport, garden shed and secure back yard.

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allotment provides the perfect opportunity to build your own home. With plans and permits for a modern 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with double lock up garage, all you need to do is choose your builder! Set in Old Tyabb, this property is close to schools, transport, Hastings foreshore and town centre. An ideal chance to secure a prime piece of land to build your dream. All services connected.

Shop 1/34 High Street, Hastings, CRIB POINT

$298,000 - $320,000 BITTERN

Offers over $520,000 HASTINGS

SOLD

$555,000 - $595,000 CRIB POINT

$385,000

SOLD

UNDER OFFER

2/36 PEARCE STREET - INSPECT SAT 10.45-11.15AM

GREAT UNIT IN A SMALL COMPLEX This 3BR unit in a block of 4 is a great buy for downsizers, Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH EX\HUV RU DGG WR WKH LQYHVWPHQW SRUWIROLR $ spacious lounge and dining area adjoins the kitchen, main bedroom with dual-entry bathroom and WIR, 2 more bedrooms with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and a sunny courtyard with deck. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also split system heating and cooling and GDH throughout. The single garage accesses the backyard and has internal entry.

HASTINGS

BIG, GRAND & BEAUTIFUL Fabulous home for a large family, walking distance to Bittern store and train station. 4 bedrooms include 3 with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and main bedroom with WIR & FES, kitchen with walk in pantry, Caesarstone bench tops, large 900mm oven, open plan dining, kitchen, living area, GDH & evaporative cooling, powder room, double garage with concrete driveway and parking for caravan and boats with side access for extra car parking.

$325,000 - $345,000 HASTINGS

DEVELOP OR SUBDIVIDE?

COUNTRY CHARMER

6HW RQ Ă DW VTP EORFN FORVH WR WUDLQ VWDWLRQ On a large block of approx 1000sqm this country primary and secondary schools, shops and charmer is sure to pull on your heart strings. Offering medical facilities this weatherboard home retains something for both the lady and the man of the all the original characters and features. Offering 2 house, there are wrap around verandahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with EHGURRPV IRUPDO ORXQJH ZLWK ZRRG Ă&#x20AC;UH D FRPELQHG FRORQLDO VW\OH ZLQGRZV QHZ WLPEHU ODPLQDWH Ă RRUV kitchen & dining area, renovated bathroom, sun and 3BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and dual-entry bathroom from room and a small bungalow. This delightful property main bedroom. There is s/system heating & cooling could be renovated into a beautiful family home. So and the timber kitchen offers an upright s/steel buy today and live in, subdivide or invest. electric oven & dishwasher.

$500,000 - $550,000 HASTINGS

Offers over $285,000 HASTINGS

$390,000

SOLD

UNDER OFFER

31 HODGINS ROAD - INSPECT SAT 1.00-1.30PM

PERFECT STARTER IN OLD TYABB

A HOME TO BE PROUD OF

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This solid brick home is neat and tidy throughout and is DYDLODEOH IRU VDOH IRU WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW WLPH LQ QHDUO\ \HDUV ,Q a great location, this property offers 3 bedrooms with robes, main with walk in robe, two living areas, single bathroom, gas heating and split system cooling. The 620sqm approx block has a single garage under the roof line with rear access to the backyard which has neat and tidy gardens. This home has been well cared for over years and is in fantastic condition.

Tucked away from the road, on a 995sqm block, WKLV Ă&#x20AC;QH VT IDPLO\ KRPH LV RQO\ \HDUV ROG DQG KDV EHHQ EXLOW WR SHUIHFWLRQ ZLWK Ă DZOHVV SUHVHQWDWLRQ inside and out. A sunny aspect provides plenty of natural light to all living areas, the kitchen, and two EHGURRPV :LWK VXFK D OLVW RI TXDOLW\ Ă&#x20AC;[WXUHV DQG Ă&#x20AC;WWLQJV LQFOXGHG ,I \RX DUH ORRNLQJ IRU WKDW SHUIHFW place to host this coming Christmas then donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t delay with your inspection of this stunning home.

Great investment opposite the Hastings Primary school and walking distance to shops, church, foreshore and medical facilities. This ripper 3BR property, ideal for a retired person, young family or investor, has had a recent upgrade, including a fresh coat of paint, new tap ware installed to kitchen and new window furnishings. All bedrooms have BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, there is a spacious lounge with JDV ZDOO IXUQDFH [ DLU FRQGLWLRQHUV DQG WLPEHU Ă RRUV Outside is a single carport and small garden shed. This is GHĂ&#x20AC;QLWHO\ JUHDW YDOXH IRU PRQH\

This immaculate property in Old Tyabb has no adjacent properties and is pristine both inside and out. On a 878sqm block, the home has 3BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C;main bedroom with FES & WIR, kitchen with dishwasher, gas cook-top and electric oven, and from the adjoining dining area you look out to the decked entertainment area. The spacious living area features heating and cooling, and there is ducted heating throughout.

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113 High Street Hastings 9 NEW APARTMENTS FOR SALE

LUXURY CBD LIVING Undercover parking Luxury CBD living Pay on completion Turn-key inclusions Two bedrooms

FROM $274,950

Vinyl wrap kitchen Stone bench tops Stainless steel appliances Fully landscaped Stamp duty svaings Stamp Duty Savings

CONTACT SELLING AGENTS

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BTRE YOU’LL SOON BE HOME

LISA ROBERTS 0488 910 368

Harcourts Hastings

Harcourts

10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333 www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

SINCE 1888

Hastings 55 Reid Parade

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Waterside, Lifestyle, Land Bank or Development Property A stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s throw to Hastings Marina & High Street shopping precinct this unique lifestyle/Development opportunity offers a rare chance to secure your future holding in this rapidly expanding waterside suburb or develop into a multi-unit site incorporating the existing residence. Comprising 3900m2 (approx.) of landscaped grounds which can also be subdivided (STCA) features a substantial 30Sq (approx.) family home, featuring multiple living areas, three large bedrooms, master with ensuite plus study. Entertaining is made easy with a central and well-appointed timber kitchen and large meals area. while outside the picturesque gardens are the perfect place for a BBQ with friends while listening to the serene tropical water feature complete with foot bridge. Special features; gas ducted heating, wood fire coonara, ceiling fans throughout, double lock up garage under roof line with internal access, immaculately landscaped gardens, huge American style 11.5m x 10.5m (approx.) shed & assured future growth. Close to all the Peninsula has to offer, local shopping, marina, schools, freeway access, public transport and a short drive to some of the best wineries and beaches in the area.

For Sale Negotiable over $870,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS5796 Open

By Appointment Tim Hughes 0410 470 515

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Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333 www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

Hastings 201 Hendersons Road

Harcourts SINCE 1888

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Impressive Living With Relaxed Lifestyle On an approx. 1 ¼ acres with a well maintained and designed home, this rural retreat offers the peaceful and private lifestyle you’ve been looking for. The home has been well built and includes three bedrooms plus a study, two large living zones and a large master bedroom with ensuite. There’s also a gas log fire and cooling. A pleasant looking home from any angle the home could be easily modernised and not easily overcapitalised. Outside, you’ll be impressed with the covered decked entertaining area which makes the most of the private rural outlook, and with so much space to entertain from you won’t be able to keep your family and friends away. It’s possible to completely close in, so you can enjoy the outdoors all year round. There’s space for parking vehicles of all sizes, with a bitumen driveway and parking area. A haven for children, there are countless places to play and explore. The property has multiple water tanks, a double garage under roofline and is fully fenced. It’s hard to believe when you see how peaceful and secluded this property, but it’s within walking distance to Hastings village,schools and the train station. Make your time to inspect today.

For Sale Negotiable over $660,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS5863 Open

By Appointment Jason Dowler 0403 598 754

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Harcourts Hastings

Harcourts

10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333 www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

SINCE 1888

Hastings 1 Warren Crescent

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A Great Starter This neat home is sure to impress all who inspect. With loads of natural light, open plan living and great outdoor entertaining makes this home well suited to all first home buyers, investors, downsizers and anyone after that ideal location. Comprising: 3 bedrooms, central bathroom, open plan kitchen, meals and lounge, rear deck, garden shed and a double car garage. Close to High St, local schools, public transport and minutes to freeway access and the area’s leading beaches and wineries.

For Sale Negotiable over $295,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS5859 Open Saturday 10.30-11.00am Tim Ripper 0434 513 640

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Balnarring 39 Bruce Street The Dream Block For The Dream Build The moment you set foot on this generous allotment, memories of childhood summer holidays come flooding back. Within only a short stroll to the renowned Balnarring Beach and Balnarring Village this rare opportunity could be just what you’ve been waiting for! This flat and clear block measures 890m2 (approx.) and is bordered by established trees with a frontage of 18m (approx.) and depth of 49m (approx.) to build your ultimate home in the location you’ve always dreamed of. With potential rural views from a second level and with all the amenities and coastal lifestyle options this location offers. This is an opportunity not to be missed!

For Sale Negotiable over $390,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS5856 Open

By Appointment Tim Hughes 0410 470 515

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Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333 www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

Harcourts SINCE 1888

Hastings 3 Jillian Place

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Multiple Living Areas And Side Access!

This exceptional home has all the features that you could wish for, would be well suited to families, first home buyers and would make a fantastic edition to any investment portfolio.

Comprising: 4 bedrooms all have built in robes, master has walk in robe and ensuite, 3 large separate living areas including formal living, rumpus, open plan kitchen and meals, ducted heating and evaporative cooling throughout, central bathroom and separate laundry. Outdoors: offering undercover entertaining off the kitchen area, full side access for boat or caravan, and great size backyard for the whole family. Located in a sought after location in the solar estate, within easy distance to public transport, Hastings foreshore, Hastings shopping precinct and only minutes drive the Peninsulas Leading beaches and wineries.

For Sale Negotiable over $385,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS5874 Open

By Appointment Jason Stirling 0411 520 173

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Blind Bight 5 Anchorage Drive Character Home In A Sought After Location What a great character home in a cracking location, with the fit out to match this property would be well suited to families, first home buyers and would make a fantastic edition to any investment portfolio. Comprising of 4 bedrooms all have built in robes master has walk in robe and full ensuite, with 3 large separate living zones including dining area, lounge room, and upstairs retreat, Conara heating, split system cooling, central bathroom and separate laundry. Additional features are water views, 2.5kw solar system with a 60 cent rebate till 2025 (which the successful owner would inherit this would reduce your power bill quite dramatically), and exposed beams and ceiling fans throughout. Outside there is a good size backyard, and a triple lock up garage for easy storage of your caravan, trailer and boat. Located in the perfect spot in Blind Bight, only 30 seconds drive to launch your boat, walking distance to the general store, play grounds and all this only a short drive to all the area has to offer.

For Sale Negotiable over $380,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS5879 Open

By Appointment Jason Stirling 0411 520 173

E jason.stirling@harcourts.com.au

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Harcourts Hastings

Harcourts

10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333 www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

SINCE 1888

FOR LEASE

FOR LEASE

Hastings 9 Lantons Way

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Hastings 2 Pelican Place

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Perfect Family Home

Wonderful Family Home

Perfect home with 3 large bedrooms, main with WIR & FES, kitchen with gas stove, electric wall oven and a dishwasher. Two living areas plus dining room, undercover entertaining area, ducted heating, roller shutters to bedroom windows, air-conditioning and double garage. Garden maintenance included in rent.

Beautiful family home with 4BR’s, main bedroom with WIR & FES, open-plan kitchen has gas stove top, under bench electric oven, dishwasher and ample cupboard space, and overlooks the dining and family room.

Outdoor entertaining area, separate bathroom and laundry. This is a real beauty!

For Lease $370 per week Inspect

By Appointment

For Lease $380 per week Inspect By Appointment

Hastings Office 5970 7333

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FOR LEASE

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FOR LEASE

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Crib Point 11/339 Stony Point Road

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Right On The Corner

Light and bright new near unit in quiet complex

Bright, open-plan unit with 2BR’s, kitchen with s/steel appliances, and a wonderful living area that has a wall heater Single bathroom plus separate toilet and laundry, single garage and a paved, low maintenance yard.

2BR unit with open plan living, modern kitchen with gas stove top and electric under bench oven & s/steel appliances. Main bedroom with WIR and dual-entry bathroom including separate bath and shower. Gas heating, split system air-conditrioning and a single garage. All this in a nice quiet pocket of Hastings.

For Lease $275 per week Inspect

By Appointment

For Lease $275 per week Inspect

By Appointment

Hastings Office 5970 7333

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Jade Loizzo PROPERTY MANAGER 5970 7333

Hastings Office 5970 7333

E hastings@harcourts.com.au

When it comes to managing your property, we have an unwavering commitment to ensure we place the best tenants into your number one asset.

For outstanding service, knowledge and a property management experience that exceeds your expectations, talk to us.

Contact Jess or Jade for any property management needs, to them it’s not just a job it’s a passion.

Jess Rollins RENTAL DEPARTMENT MANAGER 0433 215 257

www.harcourts.com.au

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Satchwells

HASTINGS 1/97 High Street BALNARRING 14 Balnarring Village

5979 1888 5983 5509

Real Estate

local agents with local knowledge for over 55 years $318,000 HASTINGS

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$495,000

TOP MARINA LOCATION

OPPOSITE FORESHORE & WATERS EDGE

First time offered for sale is this stylish 3BR villa in the exclusive Illuka Estate.The clever design captures the light & space creating a contemporary feel that blends in with the natural surrounds of the Warringine Wetlands.The main bedroom has WIR & dual-entry bathroom with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to other bedrooms.A spacious lounge room has an adjoining kitchen featuring breakfast bar, s/steel appliances including dishwasher & gas cook top. Outside is a private courtyard, landscaped gardens, lock-up shed and single garage.

This villa is ideal for those seeking a low maintenance lifestyle close to all that Hastings has to offer. Let at $315pw until January 2015.

If you appreciate quality, lifestyle then an inspection of this prestigious town house is a must.

Comprising 3 bedrooms, master with WIR & ensuite, kitchen and family area with choice of two balconyies with views. Separate living room opens to a spacious, beautifully landscaped courtyard. Double garage with internal access, security system, intercom, split systems plus many other luxury features. Just imagine breakfast on the deck enjoying the foreshore views, or stroll along the boardwalk to High Street for a coffee.

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BALNARRING BEACH

$880,000 CRIB POINT

ORIGINAL HOMESTEAD

Not a cent to spend here with this immaculate holiday, or permanent home comprising 4BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C;main with FES, lounge and dining zones with a sunny kitchen and a GHOLJKWIXO WLPEHU GHFN )HDWXUH SROLVKHG WLPEHU Ă RRUV throughout, a modern kitchen and family bathroom with separate bath, shower and toilet. Evaporative cooling , electric and wood heating all add up to very comfortable beach-side living.The established grounds include a double carport, workshop and paved drive.

An easy stroll to the beach or general store with Balnarring shopping village a very short drive away.

This original homestead, built in the 1940â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, is positioned on 1 acre approx. and features 4 bedrooms plus a study, hostess kitchen including dishwasher, large living and meals area with lovely high ceilings and a Coonara woodheater. Outside comprises a spacious yard with landscaped gardens and a gorgeous in ground pool for you and your family to enjoy over summer. $ P [ P ZRUNVKRS LV GHĂ&#x20AC;QLWHO\ D ERQXV WR house all your valuable treasures and more than enough room for the cars, boat, trailers and caravans.

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3RVLWLRQHG GRZQ D TXLHW FUHVFHQW KLV KRPH GHĂ&#x20AC;QDWHO\ has the WOW factor. Set on a 3/4 acre block, the curved driveway is surrounded by lush gardens with the home itself offering a large living area, 3 bedrooms, including main with walk-in robe and ensuite with spa, and built-in robes to remaining bedrooms.The kitchen offers Meile appliances including dishwasher and there is ducted heating and evaporative cooling throughout the home for your comfort.

Don McKenzie 0419 955 177 +DVWLQJV 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH

446 Stony Point Road - Inspect Sat 11.00-11.30am

OFFERS OVER $660,000 BITTERN TRANQUILITY ON A SECURE 3/4 ACRE

OFFERS OVER $895,000 4 ACRES IN DESIRABLE LOCATION

Located on a no through road this renovated country home on 4 acres approx offers all you need in a rural property. Feature include main bedroom with FES & WIR, three more bedrooms with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, two spacious living areas plus kitchen with quality appliances including dishwasher.Three air-conditioning units keep things comfortable, and there is a Coonara woodheater. From the rumpus room you can access the entertaining and IG pool. Also outside are stables and a big workshop with phone line, HWS, toilet and parking for six vehicles. Another double garage is under the roof line of the home. Suitable for horses & many other rural pursuits, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the chance here.

Don McKenzie 0419 955 177 +DVWLQJV 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH

Don McKenzie 0419 955 177 +DVWLQJV 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH

59 Urquhart Crescent - Inspect Sat 12.30-1.00pm

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ONE STREET FROM THE BEACH

Sid Ferguson 0418 321 963 +DVWLQJV 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH

CRIB POINT

Don McKenzie 0419 955 177 +DVWLQJV 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH

$239,500 - $275,000 EXCITING NEW LAND RELEASE

JEREMIAH ESTATE (55 Cranhaven Road, Langwarrin) Vacant land in Langwarrin is fast becoming a thing of the past. This great new estate is unique and very rare.

If you want to build a new home then look no further!

- 18 prime blocks in the heart of town.

- Protective covenants to ensure a high standard of homes.

- Build your dream home and invest in your future.

- Titles expected approx. April 2015.

Don McKenzie 0419 955 177 +DVWLQJV 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH

HASTINGS

$960,000 LIFESTYLE & PRIVACY ON 8 ACRES (approx.)

Set on approx. 8 acres, this superb rural property offers 4BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; main with FES & WIR, open plan kitchen with quality appliances including dishwasher, a separate OLYLQJ DUHD IHDWXUHV DQ RSHQ Ă&#x20AC;UH SODFH DQG WKHUH LV also split system air-conditioning. The property boasts landscaped gardens, a huge workshop with three SKDVH SRZHU WR PHWHU ER[ Ă&#x20AC;YH VKHGV Ă&#x20AC;YH IHQFHG paddocks with existing water and fantastic grazing pasture â&#x20AC;&#x201C; stables are also available. A bonus is a large, detached sun-room.This property is in a great location with all that the peninsula has to offer at your door step.

D L O S

Don McKenzie 0419 955 177 +DVWLQJV 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH

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108 Coolart Road

COUNTRY ESTATE ON 5 ACRES Picture perfect, this is a home that welcomes everyone. Large living spaces, raised ceilings and bamboo floors create a warm ambience throughout. Featuring a superb kitchen, main bedroom with WIR & FES, separate study and rumpus room with bar. Additional features include 3 phase power to 14m x 11m shed with 2 roller doors, 12 solar panels, plus a shower and toilet. There is also a water causeway that links to the dam. This home was built to impress. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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FRANKSTON 4/32 Birdwood Street

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FOR SALE NOW OR BY AUCTION...

Position is the key to this semi-renovated two bedroom unit. An ideal investment or suited for first home buyers looking to step into the property market. Boasting a new kitchen adjoining the lounge room, both bedrooms have built in robes and freshly painted throughout this unit is ready for a new tenant which we can source while waiting for settlement. Located near the hospital and medical centres and just a short stroll to Monash University. Vendor wants it sold!

Contact Exclusive Agent.

AUCTION Saturday, February 7th at 2.30pm VIEW Saturday 2:00-2:30pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

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Striking facade and floor-plan, this 4 bedroom plus study double storey home sits on ¼ acre allotment (approx.) Located in a quiet court location (still under builders warranty) and adjacent to a park and only a short walk to the beach. Featuring plenty of living space for the whole family to enjoy, plus a 14m x 13m workshop (under roof line) and 3 bay carport. Exceptional home in an idyllic location with many outstanding features. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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PRICE $770,000 Offers Over VIEW Saturday 2:30-3:00pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

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HOT PROPERTY

FEEL THE BREEZE OFF THE BAY

A TRUE CHARMER

Ultra chic townhouse, styled over two levels, overlooking the Marina, French and Sandstone Islands and surrounding parklands. Boasting the very best location, this renovated townhouse offers spacious open plan living downstairs, second living area upstairs and sleek designer kitchen with s/steel appliances. Other features include spacious bedrooms with BIR’s, main bedroom with balcony and a sparkling bathroom with double frameless shower.

Contact Exclusive Agent.

Be impressed by this appealing 3BR home with a separate study that has been converted to a hairdressing studio which the current owners will leave if desired. The main bedroom has WIR & FES with BIR’s to two more bedrooms. A formal lounge has traditional decorative lace work cornices and adjoins the well-appointed kitchen with overhead cupboards and modern appliances. An enclosed outdoor deck area looks out to the lovely water feature and gardens, and there is a double carport.

Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE $315,000 Offers Over VIEW Saturday 1:45-2:15pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

BITTERN 2 & 14 / 75 Hendersons Road

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PRIME DEVELOPMENT SITE

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Secure this development site in a prime location in the heart of Tyabb. The site has a permit in place for 6 building lots starting from 576m2 to 872m2. The existing home consists of 3BR’s, separate study, lounge and family room, original kitchen, large laundry and double garage. The property would also be suitable for development into units, medical clinic, day care centre (STCA), build your dream home or simply renovate the existing home and enjoy this central location.

Contact Exclusive Agent.

For those looking for a quality unit within a well-built and well-designed complex this needs your immediate attention. Including GDH and air-con, double garage and landscaping to the front and rear of the property. Caesarstone benchtops and s/steel appliances to kitchen with LCD downlights to entry. Finished with fly screens, letterbox and clothes line. Save on stamp duty and get in now. Two-bedroom unit also available.

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An Entertainers & Tradies Paradise This wonderful home has all the bases covered for trades people and families alike with a landscaped, low maintenance front yard and decked entrance providing the perfect welcome. The home itself is zoned for a family lifestyle with the master bedroom located towards the front of the home along with the formal lounge room.There are three other bedrooms, with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and a huge rumpus room at the rear of the home.The kitchen has s/ steel appliances including dishwasher with a spacious dining area opening to the outdoor entertaining area to rule them all!

The covered outdoor area is huge and features extensive seating, a Coonara and even has gas plumbed in for the BBQ. All the conveniences youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d expect in a modern home are included like GDH, evaporative cooling, solar hot water system and a double lock up garage with internal and rear access via roller door.

The ultimate shed/workshop has power and two roller doors with handy rear access from Boes Road.

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Dreams Can Come True This four bedroom, two bathroom home rests at the end of the court and backs onto the Lord Somers Reserve. With two zoned open plan living areas, its ideally set up for the family, with the focus point undoubtedly the large timber kitchen which has plenty of bench space, dishwasher, pantry and a stainless steel upright cooker. Outside are two paved areas designed to enjoy the morning or afternoon sunlight, where you can relax with views of the gardfens and rose bushes.There is shady barbecue area, and a 40mx20m Colorbond shed with double remote doors is ideal for the cars and at the rear, is plenty of room for a man cave. Dreams can come true so come and have a look at your new address!

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Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life on this 1 acre block with a meticulously maintained home with all the space and storage you could ask for. Featuring 3 bedrooms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; main with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & FES, open plan lounge and meals area with GDH, Coonara woodheater and air-conditioning, and an adjoining kitchen boasting 900mm induction stove and oven. From the kitchen you look out over an undercover entertainment area complete with sauna.The house is surrounded by wellmaintained gardens and there is an expanse of lawn area.

A drive through workshop has carports on either end, providing plenty of parking for cars, boats, trailers and caravans.

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Positioned in the heart of Hastings most sought after pockets is this low maintenance, spacious, family home. Freshly painted and new carpets throughout, the home is vacant and ready to move in immediately.The master bedroom features a walk in robe and full ensuite. 3 more bedrooms with built in robes and a second bathroom with separate shower and bath.There are two separate living areas that provides plenty of space for all.The kitchen overlooks the meals area and second lounge and features an electric oven, gas cook top and dishwasher.Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gas ducted heating for the winter and evaporative cooling for the summer.

Outside a double garage with access to the low maintenance back yard with plenty of space for the kids and/or family pet.

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The bathroom features a shower and separate spa bath. Outside is a large backyard with garden shed, secure parking and palm trees to add a nice ambiance to the property. Inspection is a must to really see the difference.

To the foreshore, this home has been renovated large open plan living and meals area with GDH and a bright modern kitchen with gas cooking and air-conditioning.There are 3 bedrooms and a bathroom that has also been renovated, separate laundry and toilet. Outside there is a single carport with a dog proof rear garden and a pergola to sit and to enjoy the shady surrounds

Priced to sell, this 3 bedroom unit is in near new condition and has been well-maintained. You can rest easy with this investment as a reliable tenant has a 2 year lease that commenced in June 2014.

Open plan in design with kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, adjoining lounge and dining area with gas heating.All bedrooms share the one bathroom. Single garage has internal access and there is a garden shed out the back.

This 2BR unit has two living areas, open plan kitchen, featuring stainless steel oven, gas cook top & dishwasher, plus plenty of cupboard space. Sliding doors from the living area open out to the deck, and the single garage has rear access. With neutral tones throughout this unit would suit downsizers and retirees. Rental UHWXUQ RI DERXW SFP SOXV GHSUHFDWLRQ EHQHĂ&#x20AC;WV ZLWK WKHVH as new units.

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Spectacular New Home Site Imagine falling asleep to the sound of the waves or relaxing on your deck with the sea virtually at your feet and Phillip Island as a backdrop. This is the life on offer in this quintessential beach cottage set in a tightly held cul-de-sac literally footsteps from Balnarring Beach. Cushioned within cottage gardens, the three bedroom, two bathroom home features open-plan living and dining opening to a deep vine-draped deck perfect for entertaining, spacious country-style kitchen and main bedroom with ensuite. A self-contained bungalow and a triple carport are additional assets. Walk out your front door and virtually step straight onto the beach track to the sand and sea. Expressions of Interest close next Monday, 19th January 2015 Page 16

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Boating accident with capsized vessel Compiled by Melissa Walsh THE annual general meeting of the Frankston Mechanics’ Institute will be held on Thursday, January 28th. *** OWNERS of horses suitable for artillery or remount purposes, who wish to dispose of them are notified that Messrs A. Scott and Co will hold an inspection at Tanti yards, on Monday next, at 12 o’clock. *** MR P. Wheeler notifies by advertisement the hours in which the Frankston Pharmacy will be open for business, he also notifies that in special cases he will dispense medicines at any hour, day or night. *** THE anniversary of the Frankston Methodist Church will be held on Sunday next when services will be held in the morning, afternoon and evening. The preacher being the Rev Horton Williams, of Melbourne. who is spoken of as an eloquent and impressive preacher. *** MESSRS Alex Scott and Co will hold a clearing sate of farm implements and sundries on Wednesday next 20th January at Anesfield Park, Mornington road on account of Major Campbell. The sale will commence at 2.30 o’clock. The same firm will also hold a sale of horses and ponies on the following day at Tanti yards. *** THE Country Roads Board has, during the past week, authorised the ac-

ceptance of the following tender, for work to be carried out under the supervision of the local municipalities: Mornington Shire – forming and metalling Point Nepean Road. Allnut and Baker, £1773 13s 6d. Flinders Shire – Mornington-Flinders Road, contract 13, Wilson and James, £320 0s 6d. *** WE regret to learn that Mr A. H Gregory, of Frankston, is suffering from a severe attack of sore throat, through catching a chill the end of last week.

Mr Gregory has been somewhat unfortunate lately, as some two months ago he severely sprained one of his knees, from which he is just recovering. We join with his many friends in wishing him a speedy recovery from his present ailment. *** THE following is the financial statement of the Rosa Alba complimentary concert held last month by the Frankston Choral Society. The receipts were: Door £5 9s, tickets and booking, £6 4s 6d; advertisement 10s.

The expenses were: Printing, £2 11s; Hall 15s; stamps etc. for invitations to reception 4s. Honorarium Mr Frederick Earp, £1 1s Half share profits Miss Rosa Alba £3 10s 9d; fares and photo Miss Rosa Alba 11s; half share profits Frankston Choral Society £3 10s 9d; total £12 3s 6d. *** ON Monday week last the members of St Paul’s Club Frankston, gave a concert at Seaford in aid of the Seaford Church. The Hall was packed.

It is understood that the profits from

this and the November concert will amount to about £7 or a little more.

The following members took part in the evening’s entertainment – Mr and Mrs Ellis, Misses Gregory, Bowell and Williams, and Mr Elliott. During the evening the farce “Love the Winner” was presented, being well received. The accompaniments were played by Mrs Ellis. The club was helped by Cr Colleen, of Carrum, who gave some very fine recitations and Mr Warner jnr., a visitor to Seaford, who gave two comic songs. *** AN accident occurred during the holidays to two young men while out boating, which might easily have resulted in a fatality. It appears that a sudden gust of wind came and took them unawares, and the boat capsized. They both succeeded in keeping them- selves afloat by clinging to the over- boat. Accompanied by A Greggs and G. Hesselman, E. K. McComb was returning from fishing and observed the accident. He lost no time in covering the distance, about a mile and a half, between his boat and the drowning men, and arrived in time to take one of them into his boat before he was quite exhausted. In the meantime his companion in disaster had elected to reach the shore by swimming, a distance of about 200 yards, which he succeeded in doing and after a rest neither of them were the worse for their narrow escape. *** THE Naval Base Sports Club advertise in another column that their an-

nual sports will he held on Saturday, March 6th, when the usual lengthy programme will be gone through. *** THE sitting of the licensing court of the Phillip Island district was concluded at Wonthaggi last week when seven new licenses granted—four at Wonthaggi and one each at South Dudley, Kilcunda and Koo Wee Rup. In all there were 27 applicants, the successful ones being Jessie Allen, Wonthaggi; Charles Taberner, Wonthaggi; James W. Webb, Wonthaggi George Howe, South Dudley; Alfred Morey, Kilcunda; and Dennis McNamara, Koo Wee Rup Jas. McGrath, Wonthaggi. *** THERE was considerable dislocation of the railway traffic on the Stony Point and Mornington lines on Wednesday, January 13th. A heavy engine by some means was derailed at Stony Point on that day. A break down train with a gang was sent from Melbourne to rectify matters.

The 3.30pm goods train with car attached from Stony Point did not pick up trucks with goods en route, and the combined Stony Point and Mornington train, which should have arrived at Frankston at 5.30 p.m., was much delayed. *** SCARCITY OF WILD DUCK: OPEN SEASON ABOLISHED: Few sportsmen will be able to complain of the wisdom of the Government’s decision not to allow wild duck to be shot this year, but many who have

already made arrangements to join shooting parties have cause to complain that the prohibition was not announced earlier. The open season for wild duck usually commences on 11th February, and continues until 30th June but, owing to the fact that the number of these birds is decreasing, and that they are particularly scarce this year owing to the drought, a policy has been adopted whereby a close season will be observed for the whole of each third year. *** THAT rain has been badly needed throughout the district for some months past is a well known fact, but it was very apparent that nobody at the Tyabb picnic appreciated the rain that fell on Wednesday, the 6th instead. It is a great many years since such miserable weather has been experienced at this annual gathering, but, nevertheless the event cannot be deemed a a failure. The shelter shed proved a great boon while the rain was coming down, thus allowing the people to remain in the park until the weather cleared, instead of having to return home and get a soaking. *** The beneficial rains experiencd lately have minimised the dauger of bush fires, and in place of the parched conditions existing lately there has been an abundance of growth. So much that prices for vegetables and all other produce have fallen considerably.

From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 16 January, 1915.

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NEWS DESK

Miss Western Port Pageant set to showcase community spirit THE 2015 Western Port Festival has an old favourite event making a comeback. Some of you may remember the ‘Miss Shire Of Hastings Quest’, last run some 20 years ago. It has had a refresh, and is now the ‘Miss Western Port Pageant’.

The pageant is a personal development opportunity for women aged 16 – 28 years who live in the Western Port region, encouraging active involvement in the local community while being a positive role model. Local resident Jessica Martini, who is the title holder of Miss Galaxy Australia 2014, is the co-ordinator of the pageant and has been a wonderful addition to the Western Port Festival committee.

Eleven entrants have been actively volunteering around Hastings and Western Port over the

past few months – you may have seen them wearing their sashes at various events. The girls will participate in a preliminary event at Hastings Hall on January 17, to then go onto the finals at the Western Port Festival launch on February 14. The winner will be crowned at the festival on February 21.

Come and support the entrants at the preliminary event, which is open to the public to attend.

Tyabb-Somerville Rotary Club will be providing hot dinner and refreshments as a fundraiser for their group in the hall kitchen. The entrants will participate in introductions, outfit presentations and be interviewed.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at www. westernportfestival.org.au, with all proceeds going towards the Western Port Festival.

MEET THE ENTRANTS Isabella Shepherd – Age 17 ISABELLA is studying year 12 at school and is passionate about her netball career.

Isabella also hopes to one day open her very own animal rescue centre, so she can help injured animals and find them loving homes.

If crowned Miss Western Port 2015, Isabella would use her title to make a positive influence in the community about animal welfare and work with the RSPCA Isabella is proudly sponsored by Hastings Myotherapy and Remedial Massage – Hastings

Role model: Jessica Martini, title holder of Miss Galaxy Australia 2014, is the pageant co-ordinator.

Stephanie Long – Age 22

Alicia Jackson – Age 17

STEPHANIE participated in the Weekend to end Women’s Cancers walk in March, benefiting the Peter Mac Foundation. She walked 60km’s over two days and as a team of five she raised over $11,000 to go toward cancer research.

Stephanie would like to work with community organisations to maintain and help improve our community, and would use the title to try to aspire others to believe in our community and volunteer their time to help with various charities and organisations.

Stephanie is proudly sponsored by Greg’s Garage – Hastings

ALICIA is currently studying year 12 at school and has been a member of the CFA since 2008. Alicia is currently undertaking senior training with a view of becoming an active fire fighter.

If crowned Miss Western Port 2015, Alicia would use the opportunity to be an advocate for the CFA and the importance of volunteers in our local community.

Alicia is proudly sponsored by Hair About Town – Hastings

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Hannah Swinnerton – Age 20

Stephanie Mcroe – Age 23

HANNAH is very passionate about sharing her personal story of being a victim of bullying, and hopes to use her platform in the pageant to advocate for this injustice.

Hannah also wants to build up her self esteem, become more confident and help raise awareness on mental health issues.

Hannah is proudly sponsored by Harcourts Real Estate – Hastings

STEPHANIE is an Administration Clerk, who has a great history of volunteer work, including MS Australia, Crib Point CFA and is also a regular blood donor.

Stephanie aims to be more actively involved within the community and to build up her confidence.

Stephanie is proudly sponsored by Anytime Fitness – Hastings

Mikaela Fowler – Age 19

Jessica Underwood – Age 26

MIKAELA is currently sudying at RMIT and has high hopes of becoming a graphic designer.

Mikaela has a desire to travel, and see the world to experience different cultures.

If crowned Miss Western Port 2015, Mikaela would use her title to unite those in need with those who have the ability to help. Mikaela would also like to get more people involved in charity work and create more fundraising opportunities.

Mikaela is proudly sponsored by Saya Beaute Bar – Somerville

JESSICA is a nurse and works in aged care and is also a mother of two children. Jessica aspires to gain more self confidence through the Miss Western Port Pageant and to build up her self esteem.

If crowned Miss Western Port 2015, Jessica would use her title to spread awareness about depression and anxiety, as it is something quite close to her heart.

Jessica wants to help educate people about self love and acceptance.

Jessica is proudly sponsored by C.P. Cellars – Crib Point

Chenee Foley – Age 16

Sarah Dennis – Age 20

CHENEE is currently in year 10 at school and would like to persue a career in helping uneducated teens accomplish things that they cant do without being in school.

Chenee wants to be able to show everyone that they can do anything they put there mind too no mater what the circumstances are.

Chenee is proudly sponsored by The Victoriana Function Centre – Hastings

SARAH completed year 12 and began her hairdressing career. Sarah is proud of the responsibilities she has managed on her own, such as owning her own horse and paying for his needs whilst paying for her own TAFE fees that are required under her hairdressing apprenticeship.

Sarah would like to be a positive influence in our community and focus her attention on those who are struggling with day to day life issues.

Sarah is proudly sponsored by Dromana Estate – Tuerong

Lily Warren-Venturin – Age 19

Ashlea Taylor – Age 27

LILY is currently a volunteer for the Frankston Hospital emergency department, ideally Lily would love to spend some time overseas volunteering in countries which need medical support.

Lily is proud that she has completed her education to a high standard which has allowed her to go to University, as a young person she faced many challenges and has overcome adversity which affected her early education.

Lily believes she would be a positive role model for younger people in the community if crowned Miss Western Port 2015.

Lily is proudly sponsored by Ruby Finch Boutique – Balnarring

ASHLEA’S goals and ambitions are to encourage secondary students to develop as individuals through her own teaching and example, allowing them to grow and develop into respectable as well as knowledgeable community members through encouragement and support, as well as helping to implement programs that provide the youth on the Mornington Peninsula a greater understanding about Stress, Depression and Suicide and how living an active lifestyle can often be a positive to counteract these.

Ashlea is proudly sponsored by MarShere Dance Studio – Hastings

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Q REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital Specialists in Movement Disorders Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Program Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition affecting people from all walks of life. There are approximately 80,000 Australians living with Parkinson’s.

Our Program: Our comprehensive program is designed for people diagnosed with Parkinson’s, their carers and families.

A broad range of services, tailored to individual needs, are provided. These services include: • Inpatient and Outpatient rehabilitation • Education sessions • Follow-up with other relevant service providers • Home visits Our team: Individuals are cared for by a highly skilled and dedicated team who may include: • Rehabilitation Specialist • Movement Disorders Nurse

• Physiotherapist • Speech Pathologist (LSVT LOUD®trained) • Occupational Therapist (LSVT BIG®trained) • Nursing Staff • Dietician • Social Worker • Clinical Psychologist Continuous Care: The length of the program depends on individual needs. We work with individuals, through ongoing reviews, in the management and treatment of symptoms, maintaining communications with each individuals referring doctor. The program is covered by most private health funds; however self-funding options are also available.

The education component is a series of weekly presentations by specialist team members on topics including falls risk and management, medications, mobility, community supports, relaxation and fatigue

management, cognitive and behavioral needs, latest treatments and nutrition.

The Lee Silverman Voice Therapy LSVT LOUD®: Between 70% - 90% of individuals with Parkinson’s disease will develop voice and speech disorders during the course of their illness. Of these individuals, only a small percentage access Speech Pathology intervention.

Miller et al 2006 found that “.people with PD live for years frustrated by communication impairment, withdrawal, social isolation and embarrassment.”

The Lee Silverman Voice Therapy LSVT LOUD® has changed the success of voice therapy and the lives of PD patients. With more than 20 years research behind it, it is the Àrst speech treatment with scientiÀc evidence and established efÀcacy for the treatment of voice and speech disorders for individuals with PD. At St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital 2 of our Speech Pathologists are qualiÀed and experienced LSVT LOUD® practitioners and we are thrilled to be able to offer the LSVT LOUD® program to individuals with Parkinson’s disease.

MOVING BIG FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE The Lee Silverman LSVT BIG®program: Research suggests that you should NOT wait until you begin to

experience disability, impaired function or loss of balance to start an exercise program.

LSVT BIG® is an intensive amplitude based exercise program for the body. Research on LSVT BIG® has documented improved ratings on tests of motor functioning in people with Parkinson’s disease following treatment. Improvements include: • Faster walking with bigger steps • Improved balance • Increased trunk Áexibility LSVT BIG® trains people with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions to avoid inactivity and keep moving. It helps people to fully participate in everyday activities and improve their quality of life.

The program consists of 1 hour a day with a trained therapist, 4 days a week, for 4 weeks.

To complement our already established LSVT LOUD® program, we now offer the specialty program LSVT BIG®. Our Occupational Therapist, Amie Malcolm, successfully became a certiÀed practitioner in 2014 and is excited to commence offering this program to patients in 2015 along with four other staff members who will be qualiÀed, in early 2015.

Testimonial:Patient (Ian) is looking forward to doing LSVT BIG® Mobility problems are common for people with Parkinson’s disease. Ian, an active and dynamic 69 year old gentleman was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. He has a

successful business, enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family. Recently Ian’s wife noticed that he was shufÁing while walking and that he had some difÀculty with putting his shoes and socks on.

Ian will be one of the Àrst participants when we launch LSVT BIG® this month.

Ian says he is hoping the exercises in LSVT BIG® will help to “improve my posture, reduce the shufÁing and get general mobility back again. I want to build my conÀdence so that I can perform better in my everyday tasks”.

Our new LSVT BIG® exercise program and LSVT LOUD® aim to improve quality of life in everyday living. We are proud to be able to offer these additional programs to our current holistic and best practice approach to supporting our patients living with Parkinson’s.

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KINGSWOOD ON a seemingly unstoppable quest for greatness, ARIA Nominees, Kingswood were never going to be content staying home for summer. Wrapping up 2014, the four-piece rock ‘n’ roll band announced a nation-wide tour that will take them to the Chelsea Heights Hotel on Friday February 6.

Fergus Linacre is the man behind the rumbling and engrossing vocals so signature to the band’s indisputable brand of rock ‘n’ roll swagger. PEARL chat to the singer ahead of the tour, which will see Kingswood showcase their debut album, Microscopic Wars, recorded in Nashville’s legendary Blackbird Studio with Vance Powell. With heavyweights like Jack White and the Arctic Monkeys under the producer’s belt, we were keen to know how the pairing came about.

“I’m not too sure how, but he heard our EP, really liked it and said he’d be interested in working with us. Considering you usually have to book him years in advance, we were lucky to take his interest. Actually, it was pretty funny

because the first EP we sent to him was a song that just Al and I were working on in our little house in Kew. Al played drums (he’s the guitarist) and I played base and keyboards and we just swapped all of the instruments around for the different parts. It sounded pretty shit; I mean, Alex is a talented musician but he’s not a great drummer. So Vance got this first recording and was like ‘what have I got myself into – this band is terrible!’ I guess eventually he found out that it was a very rough demo.

So we probably shouldn’t have sent a demo with the singer and guitarist doing all the instrumentals to this Grammy-winning producer, but it worked out really well and we ended up having a ball in Nashville.”

The album is certainly a testament to the band’s ability to diversify their sound and still resound with audiences. Having individually been a part of punk, jazz and several other musical outfits as teens, it’s not surprising that the boys are capable of picking up unfamiliar instruments and having a tinker. It is however surprising to see the band move boldly away from

the ‘Queens of the Stone Age-sound’ so successfully propagated in previous EP’s. The album covers a span of rock, from rootsy Americana, to grungy power chords and even lighter pop-oriented material. While Linacre maintains that diversity was always within the musical realms of Kingswood, he credits Powell and Nashville for the confidence to explore those avenues in Microscopic Wars.

“Powell made us feel like there were absolutely no boundaries. He made us feel really confident and free to do whatever we wanted. I think it was good to get out of Australia and the leave the whole mindset of ‘will this fly on a certain radio station?’ behind us. It’s not something anyone wants to admit to thinking when writing a song, but it’s a hang-up for many Australian musicians. A good way to escape all that was to get out of the country and be in Nashville where so many incredible musicians and people surrounded us. We just wanted to make music we’d love and the musicians around us would respect.”

Microscopic Wars stormed into the

ARIA charts top ten. Despite the band’s lack of emphasizing appeal to the major broadcaster, several singles from the album have invaded tripe j’s airwaves on high-rotation.

While the Microscopic Wars has taken the band to a new level, Kingswood had the unique experience of touring almost every major Australian festival prior to releasing their first album, in addition to supporting the likes of Aerosmith, Grinspoon and The Living End on their national tours.

“I think we kind of didn’t feel like we deserved it. I always felt that you weren’t a ‘real’ band until you had an album, until you could hold that album in your hand and say this is our first album. It’s the gun, you know?”

Smoking gun now in hand, the boys will turn their sights to international shores next year, hoping to expand their touring opportunities in America and Europe. For now, you can catch Kingswood at Chelsea Heights Hotel on February 6. Tickets and more info at www.ticketmaster.com.au MATILDA HEGGIE Western Port News 13 January 2015

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Enjoy two fun filled days with friends and family at the iconic Frankston Waterfront Festival held at Victoria’s most popular foreshore on January 17 and 18.

The relaxed bayside location provides the perfect backdrop for a summer favourite on the Peninsula with the event promising locals and visitors a weekend jam packed with free activities, market stalls, great food and wine and live music.

The Live ‘n’ Local stage will show case some great talent including Tiana V, The Peninsula Folk Club and The Medley Boys but all eyes will no doubt be on this years headline act the Rolling Stones Show.

Enjoy Australia’s Rolling Stones experience at the glittering waters edge from 8pm on Saturday as the well known Melbourne musos and Stones maniacs put on their ‘down ‘n’ dirty’ version of the Stones. Featuring a wealth of ‘St Kilda Stones Society’ musicians, they pride themselves on recreating the looseness and energy of a Stones event that is extremely close to the real thing. If that’s not enough the band will lead into a

dazzling fireworks display over the bay at 9.45pm.

Yes, there is even more to come the following day. If spending a summer’s weekend by the bay with good friends and good food isn’t enough, capping off the festival on Sunday at 5pm, a melting pot of reggae, Cuban salsa, Latin dance, tropical island rhythm and Brazilian samba, Sol Nation take to the stage. The infectious four piece dish out worldly lyrics and impassioned musicianship during every performance and bring you a wealth of international musical culture. Exotic.

The music won’t be the only exciting and exotic thing on show however with stand up paddle boarding, canoeing, sailing, outrigging and snorkelling if you feel brave or just relax with a drink at the Beer and Wine Garden.

Whatever the age, there’s fun for all at the 2015 Frankston Waterfront Festival, Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront, Frankston. More info go to frankston.vic. gov.au.

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The Mornington Peninsula based three piece group have been playing together for seven years but only recently started doing public shows and with their powerful sound and passion for live music, are quickly becoming very popular.

Facades are steadily gaining a reputation for their fanatical stage presence, solid rock grooves and funky breakdowns that infect a crowd with dancing fever and non stop toe tapping. Their English indie-rock

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By IT Gully Mt Eliza’s new year started with as much disappointment as its 2014 ended after being beaten by Long Island in Provincial cricket on Saturday.

Any chance of a late run at the finals disappeared for the Mounties, who went into the game without one day specialist and leader Lyle House, who was representing his state in the national championships.

Jason Mathers, one of the Mounties’ best performed batsmen this season, was also missing.

Mt Eliza remains on just one win for the season and now must turn its attention to avoiding relegation.

There is little question that the Mounties are the story of the year. On paper they look the goods, however that hasn’t transferred onto the field.

On Saturday, they lost the toss and were forced to bowl first.

Long Island openers Brad Denny (30) and Peter ‘Potto’ Connell (32) started beautifully for their team, putting on 46 for the opening partnership.

Scott Phillips contributed 23 and lower order bats Stephen Hocking (16) and Andrew Tweddle (18) ensured the Islanders’ racked up a competitive 8/165.

Craig Enwhistle was the pick of the Mt Eliza bowlers with 3/42 from 10 overs.

In reply, the Mounties lost both openers cheaply and were at one stage 2/12.

Phillips was the man who removed them both, while Greg Lamb removed Entwhistle (19) and Tim Strickland (23), just when it looked like they were going to get going.

Tom Ewing was his team’s top scorer with an unbeaten 39, however, Mt Eliza run out of overs and were restricted to 6/143.

Langwarrin recovered from being

4/37 and 5/68 to score 8/145 against Crib Point. It was enough for them to win the game.

Danny Weare again resurrected the Kangas’ innings with 35 and next generation players Matt Prosser (15) and Taylor Smith (21) consolidated. Former skipper at Langwarrin and Seaford, Nathan Volpe, was superb at the death with 42.

Glenn Barclay and Henry Dolphins snared two wickets each for the Pies.

In reply, the home side was never in the hunt. Henry Dolphin was trapped leg before by Adrian Mack for a duck and when debutant Joel Bateman had Luke Herrington caught for three, there was little chance of a Magpies’ win.

Mack finished with 2/6 from 6.2 overs, while Dwayne Doig picked up 3/43 from eight overs. Jake D’Atri was also superb with 2/14 from 10 overs.

Mornington, as expected, got the job done against Heatherhill.

The Dogs batted first and made 7/184,

Matt Foon top scoring with 33, Ben Clements getting 32, Sam Buchanan 28 and Luke Harper 28.

In reply, the Ducs had a great crack but ran out of balls, finishing on 8/160.

Young gun Kristian Miller scored 40 while Brett Maxwell top scored with 53, giving him man of the match honours after picking up 2/39 with the ball.

Brodie Symons picked up three wickets for the Dogs in his second game for his new club.

Peninsula Old Boys continue to set the pace, easily accounting for Pines.

The Piners batted first and made 143 in 38 overs, Brett Remy top scoring with 33 and Jeremy Weare getting 21 at the top of the order.

Adam Gailitis picked up 3/24 from 10 overs for the Old Boys, while Jon Forrest snared 3/12 from four overs.

In reply, the Old Boys made the runs with eight wickets and 10 overs in hand.

Dylan O’Malley hit 55, which included seven fours and two that

cleared the rope, Matt Hyden made 26, Brandon Lawler 32 and Eivion Bowen 27.

Rye made light work of Moorooduc, who went into the game without leader Bob Wilson, who was also on Victorian duties.

Tom Baron made 62 and Matt Dunn 36 for the Demons in their 8/158.

Sushant Gupta was superb with the ball for the Ducs with 5/28 from 10 overs.

In reply, only Ben Williams (15) and Jack Kennedy (25) in his first game since crossing from Somerville hit double figures.

Leigh Lambert, Aaron Fiddes and Cam Dunn all picked up three wickets each for the Demons.

The much anticipated game between Baxter and Sorrento was a draw without a ball being bowled.

The captains called the game off, Baxter Park a sponge with water after the heavy rains on Friday.

District finals race hots up

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By IT Gully THE District finals race continued to hot up on Saturday after the Round 7 one day matches.

Baden Powell’s resurgence continued on Saturday and in doing so, added further grief to Delacombe Park.

The Parkers made the grand final last season and were expected to be well in the mix again for the title in 2014/15, however, they are starting to lose their grip on the top four.

On Saturday, they bowled first against the Braves, who were superb in reaching 4/179 from its 40 overs.

Rhys Elmi top scored with 56 and Sean Wilson helped himself to 54.

This follows his 51 against Seaford in the previous round. Wilson opened the season in his first three games with scores of 0, 2, 0 and 7. He has made 130 runs in his last three hits.

Shane Deal with 2/32 from 10 overs was the best of the Delacombe bowlers.

In reply, the home side was rolled for 160 in the 38th over. Nick Christides opened with 64 and Jon Guthrie hit 30. Deal at the end contributed 20.

Sam Harrison was the best of the bowlers in his third match this season for the Braves with 4/35.

Mt Martha and Hastings fought out a close, low scoring match, the Reds getting the job done by seven runs.

Mt Martha batted first and were restricted to 9/119 from 40 overs.

Mitchel Darville top scored with 48.

Carey Sawosz was the best of the Blues bowlers with 3/15 from 10 overs, while Tim Birch snared 3/38.

In reply, Hastings was bowled out for 112.

Max McKenzie picked up 3/22 from 10 overs in his first senior game for the Reds, while Curtis Stone was the difference between the sides with 3/10 from 9.2 overs.

Main Ridge cruised to victory against Boneo, winning with 20 overs to spare.

The Pandas were restricted to 8/132 from 40 overs before the Ridge smacked 2/134 in 20 overs.

Brad Rossborough clubbed an unbeaten 51 to give him 422 runs for the season while Gareth Wyatt contributed an unbeaten 43.

Carrum got over the line against Flinders with one over to spare.

The Sharks batted first and made 7/157, Tim Clements top scoring with 45 and openers Andrew Power (31) and Tim Clarke (33) getting their side away to a flier.

In reply, the Lions didn’t start as well but the middle order of Daniel Polson (33) and Liam Dobson (25) guided the side home.

Max Royal was superb for the Sharks with the ball, claiming 5/29 from 10 overs.

Red Hill still sits on top of the ladder more than 30 points clear after cruising to victory against Seaford Tigers.

The Tigers batted first and were held to 9/104 from 40 overs. Corey Hand top scored with 25.

Andrew Mock was brilliant with the ball for the Hillmen with 5/22 from 10 overs.

In reply, Nick Shaw opened with 44 to help the Hillmen score 127 in 34 overs.

Tom Burgdorf almost pulled off a win for the Tigers on his own, taking 6/30 from nine overs.

In the final game, Somerville was too strong for Seaford.

The Eagles made 8/180 in their 40 overs, Justin Allsop top scoring with 36 and Jamie Rowland hitting 35.

Aaron Peebles was the pick of the Seaford bowlers with 4/45 from 10 overs.

In reply, Seaford was bowled out for 159 in 38.4 overs. Ryan McQueen top scored with 43 while paul Hartle hit 41.

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WESTERN PORT scoreboard Signed, sealed and delivered: Hastings went down to Mt Martha after being bowled out for just 112.

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Five in subbies finals race SUB-DISTRICT

By IT Gully THE top five sides in Sub District cricket picked up wins in Round 7, making life very difficult for sixth placed Balnarring to make a charge to the finals.

It now seems that the top four will come from Pearcedale, Rosebud, Tootgarook, Carrum Downs and Frankston YCW. The Panthers and Buds are equal on 72 points while Tootgarook is a further

game back on 60 points. Both Carrum Downs and YCW on 56 points, while Balnarring is a further 20 points back on 36.

None of the top five were tested on Saturday in their matches against lower ranked sides.

Pearcedale made 8/141 in its 40 overs with Kaine Smith top scoring with 25 and Chris Dew and Shayne Gillings each scoring 22.

James Wisken was outstanding with the ball for Balnarring with 6/37 from

10 overs.

In reply, the Saints were rolled for 116 in the 38th over.

Tom Hillet top scored with 33 opening the innings.

Rosebud beat Ballam Park with 11 overs to spare.

The Knights batted first and made 105 in 37 overs. Jason and Pat Nagel each took three wickets for the Buds.

In reply, the Buds made 7/108 in the 29th over. Jason Nagel clubbed 65.

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