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Hall’s crafty centre of attention HASTINGS U3A members held an art and craft show at the Hastings Hall, 6 and 7 October, as part of Seniors Week. The exhibition showcased three art groups: watercolours, pastels and acrylics, Hastings U3A’s Dianne Ashton said. Members displayed their art down the centre of the hall and invited artisans to display and sell their wares from around the perimeter, filling the hall and meeting room. “Many of those invited have asked to return next year, which was encouraging news for the hard working commit-

MARGARET Murphy spins a good yarn at the Hastings U3A art and craft show. Pictures: Yanni

tee at their first show,” Ms Ashton said. “Once again Hastings U3A ensured every aspect of the show was low cost – from the gold coin entry to the Devonshire teas and no charge to the participants.” Potential members can sign up to join Hastings U3A and take advantage of the “early bird” special: 15 months membership for $25. Details: Visit the office at 13 Teal Court, Hastings, or call 5979 8585. The office is open 10am-1pm Mondays and Tuesdays and 1-4pm Thursdays.

Shire proceeds with club rent rise Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au DESPITE strong opposition, Mornington Peninsula Shire is determined to force a massive increase in the rent it receives from the Hastings Cricket and Football Social Club. Councillors last week decided to advertise their intention of offering the club a new 21-lease lease, but with a rent increase from $4000 a year to $42,000 in the first year. The rent will rise $5000 a year for the following two years and then three per cent a year until expiry of the lease.

The latest offer, which will be advertised and open for public comment, is virtually the same as that proposed by council in June and ignores an alternative proposed by the club in August. At that stage, the club suggested it pay a maximum rent of $40,000, with just $10,000 going to the shire and the remainder being allocated to “projects” at Hastings Park ($15,000), “projects/ charities” at Hastings ($10,000) and $5000 to the club’s community support fund. If the club agrees to the shire’s latest terms, “all amounts [of rent] after the first $10,000” will be “partly allocated

to … Hastings Park and … to community groups in the local Hastings area”. The club’s lease – which includes a building housing a gaming room – expired in December 2016. The club has been allowed continue remain under existing lease conditions while discussions were held with the shire. However, it now seems discussions with the shire and club representatives have achieved little, with property and strategy manager Yasmin Woods telling councillors that the Valuer-General assessed the commercial ground rental value at $60,000 a year plus GST. “On the basis that the commercial ac-

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tivities on the premises are undertaken by a community group, the proposed rent reflects a 30 per cent discount on this valuation,” Ms Woods stated in a report to council’s Tuesday 10 October meeting. “We know the club is well-loved by Hastings and wider community. It has been in operation since the 1970s and provides social facilities for its members,” the mayor Cr Bev Colomb said. Cerberus Ward councillor Kate Roper said rent paid by the club under the new lease “will go back into continual upgrades to Hastings Park and assistance for those struggling in our community”.

In June, Ms Woods told council her original rent suggestions were not tied the money to gaming receipts. and quoted sections of the shire’s Responsible Gaming Strategy as justification: “To ensure that venues operating gaming machines on shire owned land make a positive contribution to the community.” The strategy notes that “the presence of gaming machines changes the nature of operations of a community club. Gaming machines are a commercial activity that attracts new financial resources to the venue, resources that are not available to clubs without gaming machines.”

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Foreign tourists ‘generate jobs and money’ Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au MOONLIT Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park director Michael Johnson sees no problem with 61,000 international visitors coming to the Mornington Peninsula each year. He says Rye Community Group Alliance president Mechelle Cheers “shouldn’t be worried … rather, she should focus on the estimated 4.2 million day-trippers from Melbourne that visit annually”. The Pearcedale tourism operator said it was visitors from Melbourne causing traffic jams, not those from overseas. Ms Cheers is concerned about the impact of mass tourism on the peninsula – especially its effects on vegetation, animals and people (“Tourism can have downside”, The News, 10/10/17). “It is time the issue was openly discussed and debated,” she said. “This is a conversation that needs to be had – especially for the protection of the southern end of the peninsula.” Mr Johnson said Moonlit Sanctuary has more than 50,000 international visitors each year. “The advantage of the international market is that they come throughout the year, including midweek and off-peak periods,” he said. “If you want visitors on a wet Wednesday in July, international tourism is where it is at. Visitors from Melbourne

usually only turn up on weekends and holidays when the sun is shining.” Mr Johnson said big spending international visitors helped create sustainable jobs. “According to Visit Victoria figures, the average overnight international visitor to the peninsula spends $909, while domestic overnight visitors spend an average $303 and day-trippers $93,” he said. Ms Cheers’s comments coincided with the release by Flinders MP Greg Hunt of figures showing a rise in the number of international visitors to the peninsula and growth in the spending patterns of residents and local visitors. “All tourists, whether domestic or international visitors, play an invaluable role in the local economy. They employ thousands directly and indirectly. The summer peak period, in particular when residents and the 24,000 holiday home owners are out enjoying the Mornington Peninsula can put a strain on resources,” Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism Board executive chair Tracey Cooper said. “One of the roles of the tourism board is to work with industry and different levels of government to provide the resources and amenities necessary for locals, holiday home owners and visitors to get the maximum enjoyment out of our lovely region”.

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peninsula to 230kW. Maze owner Michael Wittingslow said the EUA was an opportunity to further the environmental sustainability of his business. “EUAs presented a much smoother and easier option for us to invest in solar panels compared to applying for a traditional bank loan,” he said. The shire is offering EUAs to businesses owning or leasing commercial, non-residential buildings on the peninsula. The low-interest “financing

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The Garage Sale Trail is a weekend long event on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 October. Clear out your pre-loved items, find treasure, meet the neighbours and have some fun. Reducing waste is a priority for us and this is a fun and social way to do so. Register your sale for free and receive tips and tricks to make your garage sale a smash hit. garagesaletrail.com.au

War on Waste Forum & Expo

Come along between 11am – 3pm, Sunday 29 October at Dromana Town Hall, to learn how to reduce waste. Listen to presentations about new waste technologies, enjoy giveaways and handy hints to start your own war on waste at home. mornpen.vic.gov.au/waronwaste

No charge green waste event

Burn off restrictions eased

Get rid of green waste around your home at no cost between Friday 27 and Sunday 29 October. The green waste weekend is open to Shire residents and ratepayers. No commercial waste accepted. Proof of residency required. Dispose of all garden waste and untreated timber as you prepare your garden for bushfire season. Terms and conditions apply. mornpen.vic.gov.au/greenwaste

Community grants closing

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We are easing the burn off restrictions on small properties throughout October to allow residents to burn off for fire prevention purposes on land less than 1500 square metres. Open air burning is permitted only on Fridays and Saturdays between 9am and 4pm. For guidance about our General Fire Safety Provisions and for more info: mornpen.vic.gov.au/openairburning

Ageing well on our peninsula

Last chance to apply for one of our community grants as they close at 5pm, Thursday 26 October. Our Community Placemaking Grants, Community Support Grants and Creative Communities Grants offer $5000 for not-for-profit community organisations to assist projects and activities that benefit our peninsula. 5950 1099 community.grants@mornpen.vic.gov.au mornpen.vic.gov.au/grants

What kind of community do you want to live and age in? You are invited to join the conversation at our free Positive Ageing Summit,10am – 2pm, Thursday 2 November at Peninsula Community Theatre, Wilsons Road, Mornington. We want to hear from older residents, their families and service providers, that cater to older residents. Bookings essential. 5950 1617 mornpen.vic.gov.au/postiveageingsummit

Around the peninsula Community matters Briars: Crs Bev Colomb, Rosie Clark, Sam Hearn

The Shire works with all local liquor licensees and venues to uphold the Southern Peninsula Liquor Accord and promote the responsible serving of alcohol to encourage community safety in our venues. By minimising alcohol-related harm and anti-social behaviour around licensed venues, residents and tourists alike can enjoy their social outing in a safe and responsible way.

The revitalisation of Empire Mall, Mornington is progressing well, with works due to be completed soon. The project involves new paving, lighting, seating, and a playground. The works are co-funded through a federal government election commitment. We are pleased to invite you to our Briars Ward meeting between 11am – 1pm, Saturday 21 October at our Mornington office. RSVP by 18 October. 5950 1428 councillor.support@mornpen.vic.gov.au

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Nepean Ward their valuable input. Council will now consider all submissions received, as well as appropriate alterations to the plan, before returning it to Council for adoption in December.

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Somerville Recreation Centre Watson: Cr Julie Edge

We’re proposing a four-court court indoor multisport facility subject to planning and funding and will keep the community informed as the project progresses. We are committed to timely communication to update residents.

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Hastings foreshore precinct plan

Red Hill: Cr David Gill

Cerberus: Cr Kate Roper

All with past connections are invited to our Sunday 22 October ‘Back to Red Hill’ community event from 1pm – 5pm. For further information contact Ray at umpire1943@gmail.com Browns Road, Boneo is now open after the surface condition was improved for the continuing safety of our community and visitors.

Thank you to all those involved in the consultation process, including members of the public and groups who attended the September drop-in session. Council is currently reviewing submissions and feedback and will make appropriate changes before it’s put forward for adoption in December.

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The state government has reviewed mapping for the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) on the peninsula. The BMO applies to land that may be affected by a bushfire and it triggers the need for a planning permit for certain uses. You can check online if your property is affected. 5950 1010 planning.vic.gov.au/bmo

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Nepean: Crs Hugh Fraser, Bryan Payne

Don’t miss the opportunity to nominate a local hero for the 2018 Australia Day Awards. Nominations close on Friday 10 November and you can nominate in a range of categories. This is your chance to recognise a friend, family member, colleague or school mate. Winners will be announced at the Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony on Friday, 26 January 2018. 5950 1137 mornpen.vic.gov.au/ausdayawards

Garage Sale Trail Red Hill Recreation Reserve 21 October Mornington Community Garden Open Day 21 October Emu Plains Market Balnarring Racecourse 22 October Sorrento Makers Market 22 October Walk for Western Port Hastings Foreshore Reserve 22 October Light Up Bright Colour Fun Run 4 Autism Tootgarook to Rye Playground 25 October International Children’s Day Gathering Hastings Foreshore 27 – 29 Oct Mount Eliza Art & Design Show Mount Eliza North Primary School 28 October Psychic & Wellbeing Festival Mount Eliza Community Centre 28 October Mount Martha Primary School Carnivale 28 October Greek National Day Rye Foreshore 28 – 29 Oct The Elegance of Embroidery Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington 29 October Somers Arts Fair Somers Primary School 29 October Merricks Saddle Club Navigation Ride 31 October Halloween Festival & Bonfire Hillview Community Reserve 3 – 7 Nov Mornington Peninsula Art Show Rosebud Secondary 4 November Red Hill Market Red Hill Recreation Reserve 4 November Curator’s talk MPRG 11 November Mount Eliza Primary Family Fun Day 12 November Arthurs Seat Challenge Fun-Run Rosebud Pier – Seawinds Gardens 12 November Mornington Racecourse Market 12 November PPN Funwalk for Diabetes Mount Martha Village 12 November Peninsula Chamber Musicians Concert Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington 17 November Top of the Hill Twilight Market Red Hill Recreation Reserve 17 – 19 Nov Rosebud Foreshore Rockfest 18 November Landscaping for bushfire workshop Eco Living Display Centre, The Briars 18 November Portsea Running Festival Point Nepean 18 November Emu Plains Market Balnarring Racecourse 18 – 19 Nov Peninsula Vinehop Festival vinehopfestival.com.au For a full list of all Shire events including community markets and local music please see our website mornpen.vic.gov.au/events Information is correct at time of printing.

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Bid to revive Holt memorial Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au PROPONENTS of a new memorial for former Prime Minister Harold Holt are hoping for a major commitment from the federal government on 17 December, the 50th anniversary of his disappearance. Mr Holt’s body was never found after he went swimming with friends on that day in 1967 at the restricted Cheviot Beach. The beach was within the then-Portsea Officer Cadet School, and now forms part of the state-run Point Nepean National Park. A small stone memorial with a commemorative plaque sits above the beach while another plaque has been fixed on the underwater reef where Mr Holt was last seen. In 1968, famed architect Robin Boyd sketched a memorial at the suggestion of Holt’s friend, Ross Shelmerdine. Although that design: two 55 metre long by 3.6 metre high walls across Cheviot Beach and running into the water, is now acknowledged as being inappropriate, it could be a “catalyst, or starting point”, programming director of the Robin Boyd Foundation Tony Lee, said. “We’re certainly not proposing walls. That was designed in the 1960s and things have progressed dramatically since then, such as how to protect the natural landscape at Cheviot Beach. “I would hate to think that that [the diverging walls] is what’s being proposed.” Mr Lee said the foundation and Stephen Shelmerdine (Ross Shelmerdine’s son) would see a new architect brought in “with a view to having the memorial on the hill above the beach”. He said talks were ongoing with Parks Victoria and in-principal discussions had been held with Flinders MP Greg Hunt and Environment Minister Josh Frydenberg as well as “the relevant government people”.

“They haven’t given any commitment but have shown a great deal of interest. Josh Frydenberg and Greg Hunt are both keen.” Mr Lee was expecting the politicians to make an announcement at the site of the present unprepossessing Holt memorial on the 50th anniversary of his disappearance. He said there was no cost estimate at this stage, but thought the project was “good for both state and federal governments”. Mr Hunt’s local media advisor Mathew Langdon said on Friday that Mr Hunt’s schedule would not enable him to answer questions about the Harold Holt memorial. (The previous day Mr Hunt, who is also health minister, announced major changes to private health funds.) The sketch of Robin Boyd’s vision for a memorial at Cheviot Beach featured in a 2011 exhibition at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Expressing the Human Spirit – Boyd’s Peninsula Houses. The sketch was tagged “unbuilt” and markedly stood out from the houses which made up the remainder of the exhibition. The two straight walls – concrete breakwaters – taper towards each other from the beach with a 25 centimetre gap at their apex. The equilateral triangle formed by the walls and the beach would create an enclosure of “safe, calm water”. “The calm water is symbolic of peace; the narrow head which the walls form is symbolic of Australia’s turning outwards, under Mr Holt’s leadership, towards her neighbours,” a paper promoting an updated version of the memorial produced by the Robin Boyd Foundation states. “The proposed memorial was presented to Governor-General Lord Casey and former Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies who were both enthusiastic. “The project proposal did not receive the support of the Prime Minister John Gorton and so it did not proceed.” “No Backers for Holt anniversary service” – Page 17

Memorial revival: A drawing by the late Robin Boyd of what he saw as a fitting memorial to prime minister Harold Holt who disappeared from Cheviot Beach, near Portsea, on 17 December 1968. The sketch was featured in a photographic exhibition of Boyd-designed Mornington Peninsula houses at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery in 2011.

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Island not a ‘natural’ home for koalas Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au THE history of a koala rescued from a mooring near Warneet and its safe delivery back home to nearby Quail Island can be traced back to the 1920s. Research by Hastings historian and author Ruth Gooch tracing the rise and fall of the island’s koala population shows that the one picked up on Sunday 8 October by the Coast Guard is one of just a few still calling the island home (“Soggy koala finds solace in blanket” The News 10/10/17). Gooch’s book, Quail Island, Western Port, Victoria, tells of campers in the 1970s hearing koalas “bellowing” during the night and field ecologist Malcolm Legg in 2008 reporting seeing a “few” koalas in the manna gums. There have also been other accounts of koalas swimming between Warneet and the island, with some becoming stranded on moorings, possibly caught by the “dramatic” 3.42 metre tides. Gooch says the koalas swimming style has been described as “neither a dog paddle nor a breast stroke, but a bit of both”. But back in the 1920s it wasn’t koala drownings that most concerned the then chief inspector of fisheries and game Frederick Lewis, it was the animals’ imminent extinction. Lewis said the only way to avoid koalas becoming extinct on the mainland was to put them on islands in Western Port for protection.

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refuge for koalas and requested the Lands Department to declare it a sanctuary, saying it was already home to “silver gulls, kangaroos, magpies, opossums, plover, bronze-winged pigeons, quail, wallabies and black swans”. Through Lewis’s efforts, the island was declared a Sanctuary for Native

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Land more than 40,000m² Open Air Burning is permitted throughout October provided that:

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Game on 13 March 1928, with 165 koalas being transferred from French Island in 1930, where residents were complaining about them destroying manna gums in windbreaks. It was reported by the West Australian newspaper in 1933 that the then uninhabited Quail Island was the only “native animal settlement in the world

where animals are permitted to thrive undisturbed in their natural sanctuary”. Three years later disaster struck, with koalas being decimated by a fire suspected on being lit by a farmer leasing grazing land. Koala numbers had recovered to about 150 by 1938, but it seems their health and welfare was forgotten during most of the World War II, until writer and photographer Ronald Monro made a return visit in 1943. On his first visit in 1939, Monro had recorded finding “delightful koalas everywhere”. Four years later, after being discharged from the army, Monro described hundreds of koalas starving as they sat in the limbs of dead trees. He saw koalas fighting over “stray leaves”. Wildlife experts visiting the island a few days after Monro’s report in the Herald predicted the hundreds of remaining koalas would be dead within a month unless they were moved. Monro’s report was contested by Frederick Lewis, whom said healthy koalas were living elsewhere on the island. The conflicting reports led to the government promising to keep a closer eye on the koalas which, in turn, then saw koalas translocated from Quail, Chinaman and Phillip islands. Since then Quail Island’s koala population appears to have never again reached its level of the late 1930s. Copies of Quail Island, Western Port, Victoria can be bought from www.ruthgooch.com

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Police patrol AN outdoor seat with plaque dedicated to the memory of Joan Backhouse was stolen from lawns outside St Mark’s Church, Balnarring, overnight Wednesday 4 October. The jarrah three-seater, with the plaque mounted in middle, had been bolted onto concrete between the vicarage and the church on the Stumpy Gully Rd side of the property. Senior Constable Travis O’Donnell, of Hastings police, said the seat was valued at about $1200 but had a greater sentimental value.

Gone for 30 days A FERRARI was impounded for a month after the 51-year-old driver was allegedly detected driving at more than 50kph over the limit in Mornington, Sunday afternoon. The red 1987 coupe was clocked at 132kph in an 80kph zone on Bentons Rd about 2.30pm. The car was also unregistered. The Mornington man will face a $950 impound bill. He is expected to be charged on summons with high range speeding and driving an unregistered vehicle.

Help with rescue POLICE were helped by CFA and SES crews at the scene of an accident in which a 60-year-old woman drove her car into a house in Steedman Drive, Mornington, Tuesday 10 October. The car crossed the front yard and partially entered a front room, badly

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damaging the pillar of the garage. Acting Sergeant Steve Giuliani, of Mornington police, said the woman suffered non-life threatening injuries in the incident at 3.20pm. The Mornington woman was taken to hospital by ambulance. SES and engineers helped stablise the front of the house. Nobody was at home at the time of the accident. Investigations into the cause of the accident are on-going.

Car fire A ROSEBUD man was last week questioned after an incident in which a Nissan utility was burnt out on a Jetty Rd nature strip. No one was at the scene when police arrived, 11.20pm, Tuesday 10 October, but two witnesses said they saw a man walking away. Soon after, neighbours heard a man climbing over fences in nearby Seventh Av. Police questioned a 40-year-old man who was later taken to hospital with an injured ankle.

A MAN with a kitchen knife forced a driver out of his van at Rye, 7.40pm, Monday 9 October, and stole it. The carjacker approached the driver in Ozone St and demanded his keys before driving off in a southerly direction. The driver was not injured. Earlier, the carjacker had approached a woman in her car in the Subway car park and demanded her keys. When she refused he asked if she was insured. She said no and he walked off east along Point Nepean Rd.

House razed A FAULTY air-conditioner is believed tyo have caused a fire which destroyed a Portsea house, 12.30pm, Friday 6 October. The owner’s daughter was alerted by a smoke alarm and ran into the lounge room of the McGregor Av house to find the unit ablaze. She tried to extinguish it before calling in emergency services and running outside. The fire quickly took hold in other rooms. Sorrento CFA captain Darren Croad said it took crews from Sorrento, Rye and Rosebud three and a half hours to extinguish.

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Greens talk power and pollution CUTTING power costs and cleaning up the marine environment are on the agenda of the Mornington Peninsula branch of the Australian Greens. “So many residents on the peninsula are struggling to make ends meet with increased power prices,” co-convenor of the peninsula branch Paul Saunders said after a public meeting at Dromana Community Hall on Saturday (7 October). “It was refreshing to hear [MP for Melbourne] Adam [Bandt] speak about the future vision of the Greens to solve

this crisis through decreasing costs by using an effective mix of renewables and storage.” About 60 people were at the meeting to hear and meet Mr Bandt and [state Upper House MP] Nina Springle speak about the impacts of plastics on the marine environment and how the current energy mix affects power prices. “The issue of single-use plastic bags and microbeads entering our bay and water systems is a serious issue with many community groups now hosting regular clean-up days,” co-convenor

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Stepping back in time for surf check Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au

Surfing poolside: Rod Jones takes a (reader’s) step back in time while planning next month’s vintage surf day at Point Leo. Picture: Keith Platt

THE backyard swimming pool is covered in plastic to keep away messy ducks. The wind, swell and tide are not quite right at the beach, but Rod Jones is a satisfied surfer. Better known as Dr Surf to listeners of radio station 3RRR, Jones sits on a creaking, weathered cane chair besides the pool at his Mt Eliza house flipping through old magazines where he identifies waves and recognises surfers. Inside his house there are surfboards in various rooms, they’re perched on the top of book cases, stashed on the floor behind couches, stored in purpose-built racks and decoratively hung on walls. Each board may be made of foam and fibre glass, but they are also filled with memories. “I saw [Craig Elmer] Owl Chapman ride that one in the Surfabout [1974-1991 Sydney-based contest] before I bought it,” Jones says pointing to the yellow and red swallow tail board on top of the bookcase. “He used to make boards to ride when he came out here [from Hawaii] and then sell them to buy a ticket home.” His interest and knowledge about surf culture and its history suits his role as organiser of the third Surf Vintage Day being held next month on the foreshore at Point Leo. An agricultural scientist with Agriculture Resources Victoria, Jones is also a committee member of the Disabled Surfers Association Mornington Peninsula branch which stands to benefit from the day. There will be about 30 display stands at the event - which is a sort of non-commercial swap and chat meet - where surfers turn up with their Volkswagen Kombis or woodies and vintage surfboards. The boards evoke memories and surfers - old

and young - without much prompting will talk about who rode a particular board on a particular day on a particular wave. It can be a little bit like memories of a high flying mark at a Grand Final. The mark gets higher as the years get more distant; the waves are often larger in the mind. Clubs and organisations represented on the day include Peninsula Surfriders Club, Maladiction Longboarders Club, the Suicide Savages and Reef Riders. Rip Curl historian Bob Smith will bring the famed bell from the Bells Beach annual contest which will displayed alongside historic photos, surfboards and magazines. The DSA will benefit through stall fees and selling food and merchandise. “It won’t be a huge money spinner, but so many people wanted it to happen,” Jones says of the vintage day, the first for three years. Jones agreed to become 3RRR’s Dr Surf 12 years ago because he felt there was not enough known about surf culture and its history. He was also concerned at the quality of surf reports printed in daily newspapers. “They were very inaccurate and could be dangerous to people who didn’t really know how to surf. It was also good to have someone actually down at the surf telling it like it was. “My first main point was to focus on surf culture - music, movies, magazines and books. But it became pretty clear early on that many listeners didn’t know anything about surfing. “If you go outside the surf media there’s virtually nothing about surfing in the mainstream media. “So I started to tell [listeners] about surfboard designs and equipment; I do annual wetsuit reviews.” One major benefit of the unpaid Dr Surf job is the access it gives Jones to people in and around the surf industry. He gives them a call and invites them onto the radio or, more rarely, records an interview.

His “memorable” interview subjects have included authors Tim Winton (“we talked about Eyrie and Breath, surfing as a metaphor for writing and the strong sense of place we develop”), William Finnegan (Pulitzer Prize winning book Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life “growing up as surfers and why we are happy our kids don’t surf”), and Phil Jarratt (“put him in front of a microphone and off he goes”.); Tom Wegener (“traditional Hawaiian boards and the Bishop Museum in Hawaii”); surfer Wayne Lynch (“talked about the movie on his life and his strong sense of place with what we called Down South - west of Cape Otway and how this has changed”); and filmmaker Andrew Kidman (“his movies Litmus and Glass Love, his tribute to Morning of the Earth, Spirit of Akasha and his music”). Jones’ “least memorable” interview never actually happened. “It was Bob McTavish, who stood me up to go surfing. Can’t say I blamed him.” Jones gave the Sunday morning slot away for a while last year but is now back on air, albeit with Mornington Peninsula-based protégé Jay Power, who Jones hopes will take over as his successor. Power is a younger surfer who appreciates that surfing can be enjoyable even without riding a wafer thin, narrow thruster (three fins) board. He can often be found on a longboard at Shoreham without a leg rope. Old school, indeed. Even though Jones hopes Power will head the segment, he only plans to “semi retire” and go down the pre-recorded interview track and avoid the Sunday morning drives to 3RRR’s Brunswick studio. Which also means he’ll have more time for weekend surfs. n The Vintage Surf Day, Point Leo foreshore, 10am-4pm Sunday 12 November. Entry $4 a car. Details: triggerbros.com.au or for display stand inquiries call Rod Jones on 0438 458 064.

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Councillor pays for study tour Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au AFTER “acrimonious debate” Mornington Peninsula Shire last week knocked back a request for Cr Simon Brooks to attend the 23rd Conference of the Parties UN conference at Bonn in November from his study allowance. But the first-term councillor will still be going to Germany – and as the shire’s official delegate – but will pay his own way. Cr Brooks said the importance of the conference to a carbon-neutral peninsula meant the trip was worth the expense. “My election platform was based on policies of environmental sustainability as well as planning,” he said. “As a 40-year-old local I have a perspective of where we are now and where we are heading. “I [told the council] I was still prepared to go and pay my own way [about $8000] as long as I was under the council’s auspices.” Cr Brooks said going as council’s representative was the “only way to be able to fully participate in discussions; you need that impetus to get the most out of it. It is a privilege to go and be able to bring back knowledge”. Shire CEO Carl Cowie had earlier received council approval to attend the conference under his $30,000 study allowance, as well as trips to Sweden to review renewable energy sites and attend the 2017 Commonwealth Local Government Conference in Malta. Cr Hugh Fraser had moved that Cr Brooks receive funding approval for the trip but this was defeated on the casting vote of the mayor Cr Bev Colomb. “This shire has a long and proud history of addressing the issue of climate change and has been a close part of that international dialogue since 2007,” Cr Fraser told the meeting. He and then mayor Cr Graham Pittock attend-

SIMON Brooks ed the November 2015 Paris COP 21 conference along with then renewable resources team leader Jess Wingad. “The previous South Korea conference – run by the International Commission for Local government Environment Initiatives of which this council is a member – was attended by Cr [Tim] Rodgers and myself in early 2015. “It was hosted by the City of Seoul at their expense with no registration fees, and Cr Rodgers previously attended the UN COP 2007 Bali and 2009 Copenhagen conferences. “There were many practical, instructive sessions at these conferences as to how the cities and regions of the world are dealing with climate change, waste and water.” Cr David Gill said the decision not to allow Cr Brooks to go overseas at ratepayers’ expense followed “acrimonious debate”.

“As I’ve consistently said before, I don’t believe councillors should go [at ratepayers’ expense] on overseas or interstate trips,” Cr Gill told The News. “They are elected to look after their local area and community – they’re just local councillors.” Cr Fraser said full reports made by councillors who attended these “important overseas environment conferences” led to improvements. One was a “complete shift in this council’s policy from a commitment to a sustainable peninsula – which had produced no material changes in council’s carbon footprint – to a commitment to carbon neutrality by 2021”. Cr Fraser said a comprehensive audit of council’s carbon footprint was undertaken at the time, leading to the creation of specialist department: Climate Change Energy and Water, managed by Ms Wingad. “It is that innovative department which is successfully working through practical tangible projects responding to climate change and reducing council’s carbon footprint,” he said. “It has led to the introduction of LED street lighting, finance arrangements for private investment in solar panels, solar panels on council buildings and disposal of kerbside waste other than to landfill which generates the greenhouse gases comprising 48 per cent of our carbon footprint. Cr Brooks said councillors could not gain extensive knowledge of a topic by researching online: “I am a great user of the internet and recognise its value, but one-on-one discussions at workshops and conferences with like-minded representatives are the best ways to learn, and to find nuances not on the net.” Cr Brooks said he hoped to study processes and learn innovations, such as those surrounding the introduction of electric vehicles and how world energy supplies were transitioning from coal to renewables. The council was divided equally on whether it should pay for Cr Brooks’ study tour to Bonn. In favour were Crs Fraser, Antonella Celi, Rosie Clark, Sam Hearn and Julie Edge. Against were Crs Colomb, Gill, Frank Martin, Bryan Payne and Kate Roper.

Councillor eviction COUNCILLOR and police woman Julie Edge used her training to good effect last week when a member of the gallery became boisterous at a meeting at the Rosebud shire offices. The News was told the Hastings man – who wanted a drinking fountain installed at the Hastings library – was so badly behaved that Cr Edge fronted him and helped manhandle him out of the chamber. She was assisted by CEO Carl Cowie and chief operating officer Niall McDonagh. “A gentleman was politely removed from the chamber after inappropriate behaviour towards the mayor and CEO and refusing the mayor’s polite requests for him to refrain from his inappropriate behaviour,” Mr Cowie said later. “After a period of time outside … the gentleman calmed down and was welcomed to stay to the end of that part of the council meeting which was open to the public.” He was not charged with any offence.

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Safety and fun on the track YOUNG motorbike riders have a safe, supervised area in which to ride – right in the shadows of BlueScope’s Western Port steelworks. And the sense of fun is catching on, with membership of the Mornington Peninsula Motorcycle Club doubling over the past 12 months. “One of the most important aims of the club is to teach young people how to ride safely and responsibly,” club secretary Carl Agar said. “We won’t let anyone ride who isn’t a club member, and to be a member you must know and follow the rules.” The club’s 1200 financial members are mostly families, with many parents joining up with their children to “reignite the passions of their youth”, Mr Agar said. “They end up riding around together. Typically, around half of our members are 18 or under.” Junior and senior riders take part in training programs and the club holds family days, such as Christmas parties where even Santa turns up for a ride. The committee monitors track activities to ensure noise and other environmental impacts are kept to a minimum. A volunteer committee supervises the track and riders at all times. Members give up their time and, in some cases, use of their heavy machinery to maintain the track. Mr Agar said the club – formed as the Hastings Blue Light Motorcycle Club in 1995 – owed its formation to

the drive and determination of steel worker and local resident Ray Hare. In December 2001 Mornington Peninsula Council gave the club permission to establish itself permanently on the site. “The first bikes roared around the newly completed dirt track in April 2002 and the club has gone from strength to strength since then,” Mr Agar said. “The number of complaints and incidents of reported illegal trail bike riding in the area has fallen dramatically.” Mr Agar said the club was proud of its success “particularly from the point of view of attracting young people into a safe riding environment rather than risking injury to themselves and others by riding illegally on public land”. Track opening hours are 11am-5pm weekends; 11am-3pm Wednesdays; 11-5pm in school holidays and selected public holidays. The track is closed on the third and fourth Sunday each month and on days of total fire ban, strong winds and when there are no available volunteer track supervisors. Entry to the track at BlueScope Steel’s recreation centre is off Denham Rd, Hastings. Stephen Taylor Two-wheel freedom: Action at the Western Port motorcycle track. Picture: Yanni

Join the Car Ferry Conversation Frequently Asked Questions

The community and industry engagement for the Stony Point to Cowes Vehicle Ferry is underway, and to date more than 1,000 residents and businesses have joined the conversation through the surveys, social media, workshop and small group meetings. Through the conversation, a few questions have been raised. Frequently Asked Questions Q. Why do we need another study for a Vehicle Ferry? A. Regional Development Victoria, Bass Coast Shire and the Mornington Peninsula Shire have commissioned an independent review of the feasibility of the vehicle ferry due to increasing visitor numbers, the opportunity to create a world-famous touring route, pressures on emergency response to crisis events, the potential for employment and education opportunities and the potential for a vehicle ferry to be a vital link in the public transport network. Some interesting findings to date: • 46,000 visitor trips by the touring market to regional Victoria exclude the Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island, worth an estimated $7-8M in additional visitor expenditure per annum.

Q. How will the environmental impacts be addressed? The business case will identify primary environmental risks and impacts of different options and define the environmental monitoring requirements. Impacts to be considered will include: wake-wash, air, noise, water and visual pollution, traffic congestion and parking, sand movement, and dredging (if required). • It is expected an extended period of environmental monitoring (up to 2 years) will follow the business case. • If the project progresses, all standard development application and environmental management requirements will apply, including EIA, Parks Victoria and Coastal Management requirements.

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Q. What would the vehicle ferry service mean for community lifestyle and traffic congestion? Both Cowes and Stony Point already experience traffic congestion in peak times, and French Island does not have sufficient road infrastructure to cater for increased traffic. The Business Case will use current data and existing traffic studies to project the impact of the ‘base case’ ferry on traffic volumes and parking. • The previous studies have identified the need for between 15-30 additional car spaces to cater for the additional vehicle numbers.

Q. How many vehicles will come off the ferry and how often? The Business Case is being developed with a ‘base case’ of a 30-40 car ferry, operating 10 ferry services per day, with 5 arriving at Phillip Island and 5 arriving at Stony Point (French Island yet to be confirmed). • Comparable services operate at 38% of capacity. This would equate to an average of 18 vehicles per trip. • The ferry terminal primary investigation sites are: ◦ Stony Point is immediately adjacent to the existing jetty. ◦ Cowes is between Mussel Rocks and the Caravan Park. ◦ Tankerton (French Island) is also being examined through this study.

Four-court plan if state contributes AN application for a planning permit to rebuild the fire-ravaged Somerville Recreation and Community Centre is being advertised in the lead up to works starting next year. The Mornington Peninsula Shire planning application is for a fourcourt indoor multi-sport facility to replace the two-court building destroyed by fire in May last year. The rebuild will include refurbishing the damaged community area, amenities for players and officials and better public areas in the recreation centre. The shire in August committed up to $3 million next year for the rebuild – subject to it receiving a $1.5 million grant from Sport and Recreation Victoria. The result is expected to be known next month.

The mayor Cr Bev Colomb said development of the four-court option was subject to “securing additional funding”. “With adequate insurance in place to rebuild the facility on a like-forlike basis, the focus has been on securing additional funding to ensure the stadium and community facilities are updated to modern standards and expanded where possible,” she said. “We’re pressing on with planning for the four-court proposal subject to funding and will keep the community informed as the project progresses.” Cr Julie Edge said user group input into design and development plans “has been invaluable”. Submissions on the planning permit application can be received up until the council determines the application.

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VicRoads roadworthy check. They will be able to watch a tyre safety presentation, road safety videos and join in a safe drive seminar. Participants will receive a free road rules book and be able to ask questions of police highway patrol members in a Q&A session. Morning and afternoon tea and a barbecue lunch will be provided. There is no cost, but registration is essential as only 50 people can attend. To register, call 0419 398 695 or 5986 4621.

publication of the book Life Skills for Polios – a light hearted handbook was only made possible with donations of more than $4000 from Mornington Peninsula-based service clubs. She said money from sales of the book will go towards this month’s Polio Day, which has the theme Your Mind Matters. “The issue of mental health for polio survivors, still dealing with childhood traumas and often cruel treatment, has been neglected,” Mrs Henke said. Speakers at Polio Day on 21 October in Bendigo, will include psychologists on dealing with chronic and

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Shire seeks direction on memorial policy MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire wants public comment on how it should respond to requests for memorials from community groups, individuals, councillors and shire officers. The mayor Cr Bev Colomb said the shire “recognises the need to provide consistency for community members on the responsibility for repair and maintenance of commemorations across the peninsula”. “We need to ensure clarity for our community members when applying for various forms of commemorations which may include tree plantings, infrastructure - seats, fountains - plaques and artwork,” Cr Colomb said. “The draft policy aims to remove uncertainty relating to funding, responsibility and maintenance and ensures that installations are considerate of the environment and relevant to the peninsula.” Submissions close 5pm Monday 13 November.

Sister path open A $1.56 million coastal pathway linking Sullivan Bay to Camerons Bight at Sorrento is now open. The 270-metre long path winds around the Eastern Sister headland. At the top of the cliff is the Collins Settlement historic site, Victoria’s first official settlement, dating back to 1803. It includes graves, asphalt paths, monuments and lookouts. A $500,000 contribution from the developer of the 3080 Point Nepean Rd five-lot subdivision, Richard Shelmer-

dine, helped pay for the path project. Mr Shelmerdine controversially won approval from the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to subdivide the 1.2-hectare “Sisters’ property in 2010. Lot 1 of 1915 square metres sold for more than $6 million soon after and a second lot of about 2140 square metres sold for a similar price. Lot five – a 2946 square metre block with 270-degree views from Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron around to the Western Sister – sold for an estimated $10 million.

Pink breakfast BREAST, thyroid and parathyroid surgeon Dr Joanna Morgan is guest speaker at the Pink Ribbon Breakfast at Flinders Golf Club, 7.15am for 7.40am, Thursday 26 October. The breakfast, for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, is $52 per head with $25 of the ticket price regarded as a tax deductible donation. The two-course breakfast of fresh fruit followed by smoked salmon, spinach and egg, orange Juice and pink sparkling on arrival, is at the club in Bass Street, Flinders. Also included is a raffle and silent auction. Golfers can tick the box when booking to make arrangements to play at their tee time. The National Breast Cancer Foundation funds life-changing breast cancer research with money raised by public donations. Book at trybooking.com/SGSM. Details: Monica Holland 0419 566 095.

All in: Winning calisthenics team members are coach Sarah Fortnam, Elspeth Dove, Angela Bristow, Brooke Johnson, Caitlin Burmeister, Cara Johnston, Kate Lambert, Katrina Nott, Kristy Draper, Kelly Urquhart, Marissa Meyers, Megan Miller, Natalie Little, Rachel Jarrett and Sarah Collins. Picture: Supplied.

Staged masters of their craft CANADIAN Bay Calisthenics College Masters has won the Victorian state championships in Division 1 – the highest division. The team members – all aged over 26 – won four items and placed second in the other two. The 16 women aged 28-41 are coached by Sarah Fortnam, a teacher at John Paul College, who also performs with them on stage. Most competed for Canadian Bay in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. “It’s

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SPRING is here and so is the long awaited re-opening of the Untold Event Co’s market season! The Peninsula’s much loved Emu Plains Market in Balnarring and brand new Frankston favorite, Little Beauty In The Park return for another season of crafty awesomeness! Big sister Emu Plains Market is home to over 230 of Melbourne’s very best makers, creators, designers and collectors showcasing the best of what the beautiful Mornington Peninsula has to offer. Now in it’s 6th season it has become a must visit destination with plenty on show each month including live music, activities for the kids, craft workshops and mouth watering street food. Little Beauty is quickly following suit and gathering popularity while bringing the community together in the gorgeous surrounds of Beauty Park. ‘The success of our trial markets in March and April were testament to the strength of the local support says curator Vanessa Johnson. ‘We would love to thank the Frankston City Council, the residents of Frankston as well as local creators & makers for being part of this exciting new

community event. We can’t wait to be back!’ As if things weren’t busy enough husband and wife team Vanessa & Joel Johnson will also host Stringybark Cinema throughout January. A unique outdoor experience, the cinema will run over 2 weeks from the 3rd January showing six family favorite films on a giant illuminated screen. They have also found a new home in Frankston with the help of the City Of Frankston presenting four films in April at the George Pentland Botanic Gardens. Gift certificates are currently for all cinemas and make the perfect gift for someone who has everything! Last but not least the team will also head up the Hastings Foreshore Festival on Australia Day. In conjunction with the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council the event is an amazing family fun day with rides, entertainment and kid’s activities all free to the local community. Whatever you love you’ll enjoy the sights, sounds, flavours, action and colour of the Peninsula’s best outdoor events! For all the details head on over to www.untoldevents.com.au

No backers for Holt anniversary service THERE is little interest being shown from any level of government for a memorial service in December to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the disappearance of then Prime Minister Harold Holt from a beach at Point Nepean. Mr Holt was presumed drowned at Cheviot Beach on 17 December 1967, although his body was never recovered. Neither the federal, state or local governments have agreed to pay for a proposal by the Harold Holt Memorial Committee, auspiced by the Nepean Ratepayers’ Association, for a service at the beach on this year’s anniversary of his disappearance. A recommendation that Mornington Peninsula Shire give $10,000 towards the service was withdrawn from the agenda without debate at last Tuesday’s (10 October) council meeting. Economic development and tourism manager Tania Treasure, in a report to councillors, said the service planned by the ratepayers’ association marked an “important anniversary in Australian history”. “Discussions are currently being held with Harold Holt’s family and other dignitaries regarding their involvement with the service, however nothing has been confirmed,” Ms Treasure said. “Both federal and state governments along with the Liberal Party have also been asked to provide funding for the event.” In a letter to the shire, committee chairman Colin Watson said the disappearance of Mr Holt, Australia’s 17th prime minister (26 January 1966-17 December 1967), was one of the most dramatic events in the country’s political history “and is seared into the memory of many Australians”.

He said it was anticipated the memorial service would be attended by members of Mir Holt’s family and “a host of dignitaries and those who wish to honour his memory”. Mr Watson told The News on Thursday that the state government had declined to contribute towards the service, but he had not been told about the shire’s refusal. The shire’s chief financial officer Matthew Green said on Friday the request for money for the Holt memorial service “was withdrawn ... as the organising committee withdrew the funding request”. A letter to Mr Watson from Rachel Cowling in the Department of Premier and Cabinet, said “the premier [Daniel Andrews] would like to thank the Harold Holt Memorial Committee for its hard work and dedication, and wishes it all the best in its future endeavours”. Mr Watson said the service had a $30,000$40,000 budget with up to 200 people expected to attend. Russell Joseph, electorate office manager for Nepean MP Martin Dixon and candidate for the seat at the next election, said he had been “going round in circles” trying to get backing for the service from either the federal or state governments. He said the Liberal party “may have been willing” but had not made any commitment. “I’ll go myself with a mobile phone and make a speech,” Mr Joseph said. “It’s a significant event in Australia’s history, so I might do a service myself, just for the media if no one wants to turn up. I’m gobsmacked. “It costs taxpayers $12,000 an hour to run federal parliament when it’s sitting, so I thought they could have given something.” Keith Platt

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Warren and his wife Sandy have lived on the Peninsula for the last 18 years. Three years ago they purchased the Hastings Childcare Centre. Warren provides back of office support to the centre as well as weekly maintenance. He’s also a registered nurse and works as the General Manager of a family-owned business in Rosebud providing aged care and disability in home support across southern Melbourne suburbs. Warren’s been involved in a number of local fundraising committees and community groups. He is looking forward to leading the Chamber of Commerce, working with local traders to promote and support events in the High Street district.

Karen, together with her husband Dave Mann relocated from Albury to Hastings in March this year and have purchased newsXpress Hastings. Karen has over 20 years banking experience and is enjoying the change to being in business. She has previously been involved in many committees and executives including Rotary, school P&F and sporting clubs. Karen is looking forward to working with the chamber and the community to promote and support local business and to build our retail centre.

Rebecca Wood Assistant Vice President My name is Rebecca Wood and I assist Natalie in her Vice Presidency role and also run the “We are Westernport” facebook page, and co organise the Shop Local campaign. I’m the youngest person on the committee and it’s a place I’ve fought hard to get to. Professionally, I am Bosslady at The Salon of Hastings. At my salon, seeing many people a week, I feel I am in a great position to really ask what the community wants and needs. I’ve grown up in Hastings and my business is going into its 7th successful year. I understand from a grass roots perspective the challenges with the lack of employment in our area, ( I left to train and work in

Max Bryant Executive committee member After completing a building apprenticeship Max worked on many large building construction sites around Australia. For a change of pace he worked on coastal shipping for a few years mostly engine room duties. Returning to building, he became a construction foreman then again gave up building to venture in to the fishing industry. He later joined Australia’s largest fishing company, Allied Fishers, who had 48 boats at sea, becoming their Fleet Master. Coming ashore in 1985 he returned to building, later forming his own construction company with 30 employees, building many projects including the Marina Hotel in Hastings. He then took on the role of construction Project Manager, and was in charge of many large sites in rural Victoria and New South Wales. Max developed experience in designing tourism facilities and designed the Seal Rocks concept on Phillip Island. Later he became the Site Manager with the Point Nepean Community Trust and was in charge of the building restoration works. After a serious work accident he became office bound so concentrated his efforts on tendering and preparing works methodologies for the National building company ISIS in their Melbourne office. Max has experience in event management, staging both International and domestic events.

Victoria Cohen Sponsorship & Administration Co-ordinator With over 10 years experience in the hardware and contruction industries, I love working in business administration and consistently strive to deliver a quality customer experience. I moved to the Peninsula several years ago after living and working in country Victoria in a regional town. I enjoy working with people and groups, as I find everyone has an interesting story to tell. I absolutely really love networking and helping people connect, create and succeed. To me it is like putting a puzzle together, with the satisfaction of introducing people that may need a particular resource, service, outcome or skill. Western Port - Hastings "The Pearl of the Peninsula" is a truly unique diverse mix of people, cultures, businesses, ideas and lifestyles which makes for a really terrific community of which I am truly grateful and proud to be working for.

On behalf of the Western Port Chamber of Commerce and Industry Association Inc., I would like to introduce the members of the 2017/2018 Committee. This year the Committee is full of fresh faces and a new energy. As you can see, the Committee members bring a mix of diverse backgrounds and many years business experience across a wide range of industries. The last 12 months have been challenging times for businesses however I am confident that our new team will bring a sharper focus on promoting Hastings as the major commercial and retail hub on the Western Port Bay side of the Mornington Peninsula. The Chamber’s activities are funded by a charge on eligible properties located within the Hastings township “High Street” retail precinct and a mix of small grants. The charge is part of a Special Charge Scheme, administered by the Mornington Peninsula Shire and declared in 2013 under the Local Government Act 1989. The Shire collects the charge in a similar manner to property rates with payment usually coming from the businesses that occupy these business properties. These business or property owners are then eligible to become members of the Chamber. Membership is also available to other businesses or groups within the broader Hastings Township who wish to apply for an ‘Opt In’ membership and pay an appropriate fee. The relationship between the Shire and Chamber is a complex one which is defined by a management agreement from 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2020. One essential aspect though is that the Shire along with other relevant state and federal government authorities hold overall responsibility for activities and works within the township of Hastings with the Chamber’s role primarily as managing the marketing, promotion, advertising and business development of Westernport Chamber of Commerce and Industry traders as well as working for the collective benefit of members. If you would like more information regarding the Chamber and activities or to enquire about opt-in membership, please contact the Secretary on info@hastings.org.au

Public Notice Our general meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month, please refer emails for details of venue and time, or contact one of the committee.

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

“The difference between a good price and a great price is a great estate agent”

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SOMERS 42 Sandy Point Road $1,800,000 - $1,950,000 open to view Saturday 11:00am - 12:00pm n n n n

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Town water & gas - Approx 10 acres of land 6 bedrooms + study and four bathrooms Kitchen with gas cooktop & dual wall ovens A spectacular property of grand scale and size

MOUNT ELIZA 148 Koornalla Crescent $930,000 - $990,000 open to view Saturday 1.00 - 1.30pm

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Family home, loved for 40 years, featuring 3 bedrooms + study Renovated kitchen with granite benches & stainless steel appliances n Master with walk in robe & ensuite n In ground pool n n

Dominic Tallon| 0408 528 857

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UNDER CT A R T N O C HASTINGS 1855 Frankston-Flinders Road

FRANKSTON 51 Kareela Road $200,000 - $220,000 open to view By Appointment n Affordable entry into the Frankston property investment market n Commercial 1 Zone n Land size of approx 227m2 and a shop of approx 81m2 n Currently leased at $893.38 per month

$930,000 - $980,000 open to view By Appointment n Prime development site of approx 6411m2 next door to Bunnings n Zoned Industrial 3 n To suit factory or sales yard use (STCA) Dominic Tallon| 0408 528 857

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Dominic Tallon| 0408 528 857

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HASTINGS 42 Reid Parade $395,000 - $425,000 open to view Saturday 2:00 - 2:30pm n Three bedroom home, perfect investment, first home or one for the renovator. n Car port with storage shed n 542m2 block n Currently leased at $330 per week

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HASTINGS 35 Curacoa Drive $335,000 - $355,000 n n n n

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Very well-presented 2 bedroom home on a 579m2 (approx) block Air-conditioning to the lounge room Spacious front yard and a single carport at the rear of the block Great alternative to a unit, and no body corporate fees Dominic Tallon| 0408 528 857

Dominic Tallon| 0408 528 857

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HERITAGE CHARACTER WITH MODERN STYLINGS WITH a tip of the hat to its glamorous art-deco heritage, this striking beachside residence is alive with colour and character; echoing the romance of the roaring â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, yet with a marvellous refurbishment that submerges you in luxury and timeless grace. This enchanting double storey home measures about 279 square metres and pleasingly makes full use of its postcard perfect setting to offer a splendid array of outdoor entertaining options. Securely set behind tall fences, this private oasis boasts a covered alfresco terrace to the rear and a wonderful sun deck and jacuzzi leads from the front verandah where you can soak up the seaside ambience to the full. The equally impressive interior is accentuated by fantastic 3.65 metre ceilings that amplify the space, and period appointments such as timber floors, original sash windows and multiple fireplaces provide the character. The versatile floor plan downstairs provides three living areas with two highlights being the expansive lounge room with glass doors opening to the verandah, and a plush family retreat that is resplendent underneath a timber-lined dormer ceiling. A crisp white kitchen has stone counter tops and quality stainless-steel appliances to inspire your gourmet cooking, whilst to the divine master bedroom is a brilliant fireplace set in to brick feature wall and a stylish ensuite has gleaming floor tiles and a double vanity. Upstairs are two more bedrooms with builtin robes that share a fourth living zone and the main bathroom. This enchanting Californian bungalow showcases glistening bay views from the upper level, and is but a stroll to Fishermans Beach and the delights of Main Street, Mornington.n

HOME ESSENTIALS

ADDRESS: 1 Beach Grove, MORNINGTON AUCTION: Saturday October 28 at 2:00pm DESCRIPTION: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car AGENT: Chris Berryman 0439 313 175 - Barry Plant Real Estate, 172 Main Street, Mornington, 5975 4999 mpnews.com.au

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$540,000 - $590,000

YARRAM

$695,000

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IMMACULATE FAMILY HOME! • 3 bedrooms; master with walk in robe and ensuite • Open plan living and dining areas • Ducted heating and cooling system • Huge undercover entertaining area • Plenty of yard space • Double lock up garage

GROWTH POTENTIAL IN COUNTRY VICTORIA

SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

28 BANKSIA CRESCENT INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

HASTINGS

• 11 acres zoned Residential adjoining new subdivision • Sprawling Tudor style residence with sheds and stables • Huge undercover alfresco area complete with spa • 20m x 40m shed • Potential 35 lot sub-division (STCA). Opportunity to purchase a further 17 acres is also an option

DON McKENZIE 0419 955 177

HIHOS LANE INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

$980,000 PLUS GST

8,276SQM (APPROX) SITE WITH PLANS & PERMITS

CRIB POINT

$450,000 - $470,000

HASTINGS

$639,000

FOR 9 FACTORIES PLUS SHOWROOM! • Main road frontage • Factories range from 291.3m2 to 622.3m2 approx • 480.6sqm showroom with street frontage • Established commercial area close to Bunnings • Zoned industrial 3

QUIET AND PEACEFUL LOCATION • As new, 6 star rated 3 bedroom BV units • Main bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite • Open plan living area • Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances • Outdoors deck area •Single garage

FAMILY LOCATION • 4 bedroom home on 800sqm approx. block • Main bedroom with ensuite • 3 living areas,with heating and cooling • Spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances • Large alfresco area • Double garage plus side entrance for caravan

1921 FRANKSTON FLINDERS ROAD

3 & 7/ 48 GOVERNORS ROAD

8 TARA DRIVE

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

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

SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

DON McKENZIE 0419 955 177

$465,000

HASTINGS

$680,000 - $705,000

MORNINGTON

$1,875,000

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SPACIOUS, PRESENTABLE & LOW MAINTENANCE

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

YOUR PRIVATE PARADISE

• 3 bedrooms with walk in robes • 2 sseparate and spacious living areas • Open plan dining area • Established gardens • Kitchen with plenty of bench and cupboard space

• Immaculate 4BR plus study home • Evaporative cooling & ducted heating • Two living areas & large open plan kitchen • Undercover entertainment area with full bar • Side access for parking a boat or trailer • 750sqm.allotment

• 4 bedrooms; master suite with study, FES & balcony • Kitchen with premium appliances • Living & dining area opens to outdoor entertaining • In-ground pool with feature waterfall • Hydronic heating servicing entire home • Double garage plus extra parking for trailer

22 DALTON DRIVE

11 JARROD DRIVE

620 THE ESPLANADE

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

DON McKENZIE 0419 955 177

SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

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

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BTRE

Shop 1/34 High Street, Hastings

5979 8003

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YOU’LL SOON BE HOME

TYABB

$1,150,000 - $1,250,000

HASTINGS

$530,000 - 580,000

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ACREAGE LIFESTYLE PROPERTY

A picturesque 2.8 acre lifestyle property with free access to an adjacent 2 acres which exists as an easement! With luxury inclusions throughout, the fully renovated 4BR home offers a spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances, combined dining and family room with high gloss porcelain tiles that adjoins a rear terrace, wood fire to a separate formal lounge and an outdoor living area. Three bedrooms have BIR’s with the larger master bedroom boasting a WIR & FES. With plenty of storage throughout the home, other features include electronic blinds, instantaneous gas hot water, solar power, sheds, double garage, workshop and carport. Contact: Wendy Tallon 0419 135 836 or Nick Grounds 0402 216 265

CRIB POINT

$680,000 - $720,000

NOTHING FURTHER TO DO

CONTEMPORARY HOME WITH SUB-DIVISION POTENTIAL!

Fully renovated 3 bedroom home set on a 1011m2 block offering modern comfort, privacy and character. Lovely natural light gleams off the solid timber floorboards that flow throughout the front lounge room with gas log fire and into the central kitchen with island bench, dishwasher and stainless steel gas oven. An adjoining rumpus room opens to the undercover alfresco area featuring a wood fire, BBQ area and café blinds. Other features include air-conditioning, gas space heater, BIR’s, master bedroom with WIR & FES and outside is a workshop with power and storage loft, plus a massive high span carport to accommodate a boat or caravan. Contact: Wendy Tallon 0419 135 836 or Nick Grounds 0402 216 265

Contact: Wendy Tallon 0419 135 836 or Nick Grounds 0402 216 265

BALNARRING

CRIB POINT

$920,000 - $990,000

RARE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY IN BALNARRING!!

Immaculate 4 bedroom brick veneer home set on a 719m2 block with full length verandah, large lounge and formal dining with cosy open fire place. A well equipped kitchen and meals area features a gas cook top, electric oven, pantry and dishwasher. Other features include built in robes in all bedrooms, master with walk in robe and full ensuite, gas heating, gas hot water, spotless slate floors, plenty of storage and natural light throughout. Rear side access to a large back yard takes you straight to a powered triple lock up garage, home office or studio and 2 x 5000 litre water tanks. The home is appropriately sited on the block allowing scope for further development STCA.

$720,000 - $780,000

VICTORIAN CHARM IN CRIB POINT

Tucked away in a quiet street sits this whopping 2149m2 allotment with a spacious family home offering double lock up garage with work shop, three bedrooms, galley kitchen with s/steel appliances, two living areas, master bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite, electric log fire, split system air conditioning and a large rear pergola. With only a moments drive to the beautiful Balnarring Beach, walking distance to shopping centre, transport, primary and pre-schools.

If you delight in old world charm, this 4 bedroom Victorian home, set on a 2,277m2 block of land, provides seclusion, space and a lifestyle we all yearn for. The spacious home features two living areas with hardwood floors that aare complemented by charming garden views, a large country style kitchen has timber cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances, and there is plenty of bench and cupboard space. From here you step out to an undercover entertaining deck and wrap around verandah. Other features include central heating, split system air conditioning, built in robes in all bedrooms plus walk in robe to master, 2 bathrooms, high ceilings, lead lights and double hung sash windows.

Contact: Wendy Tallon 0419 135 836 or Nick Grounds 0402 216 265

CRIB POINT

$700,000 - $750,000

R T DE AC N U NTR CO

BITTERN

$530,000 - $580,000

R T DE AC N U NTR CO

CRIB POINT

$490,000 - $535,000

HASTINGS

R T DE AC N U NTR CO

$200,000 - $220,000

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A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING!

BITTERN BEAUTY

FIRST HOME BUYERS OR INVESTORS

LAND IN HASTINGS TOWN CENTRE!

4 bedroom home on a 1214m2 block. The main living area includes a sunken lounge, inviting dining area and kitchen with double oven, dishwasher, walk in pantry, granite bench tops, island bench and loads of cupboard space. Master bedroom with FES & WIR, central heating and split system air conditioning and storage galore are other features incorporated into this fascinating home.

Fantastic family home comprising 4BR’s, 2 living areas with polished floor boards and a amagnificent kitchen. The combined lounge & dining area adjoins the fully renovated kitchen which has s/steel appliances and plenty of cupboard and storage space. The master bedroom has FES & WIR and three more bedrooms all with BIR’s are located to the rear. Outdoors offers a paved entertainment area and sheds.

This three bedroom family home has a generous size central bathroom, good size family area with gas log fire. Outdoors has a sitting area enclosed with cafe blinds a generous workshop/studio and a semi self contained bungalow, ideal for teenage or in-law accommodation.

185m2 block situated right in the town centre. Available with plans and permits for a 2 bedroom Townhouse, a short walk will have you arrive at the foreshore, schools, High Street and transport. This property offers the perfect opportunity for retirees, investors or first home owners wanting something new, affordable with savings on stamp duty.

WENDY TALLON Director / Sales Manager Licenced Real Estate Agent 0419 135 836 wendy@btre.com.au

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5979 2489

64 High Street, Hastings www.robertsandgreen.com.au

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HASTINGS 14 Madang Court

HASTINGS 18 Madang Court

AFFORDABILITY AT ITS BEST! - Perfect for first home buyers, a young family or investor, this affordable home is instantly enjoyable as is, but also offers scope for cosmetic improvements in the future.

EMBRACE A FABULOUS NEW FUTURE - Enjoying a peaceful cul-de-sac setting and cherished by the one family for over 40 years, this delightful residence is ready for its next chapter. n Three bedrooms with built-in-robes. n Combined dining room and modern kitchen with gas cooktop and electric oven. n Lounge room with ceiling fan. n Entertaining deck overlooking easy care lawns and established gardens. n Updated main bathroom with double vanity. n Ducted heating and evaporative cooling. n Single carport with side access to a double garage and garden shed.

Three bedrooms with robes. Spacious and light-filled lounge room with ceiling fan. n Combined dining and galley kitchen with gas cooktop. n Side access to a workshop, outdoor entertaining area and garden shed. n Within walking distance to local shops and transport. n n

$315,000 - $345,000

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Inspect: Saturday 11:00-11:30am

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$420,000 - $460,000

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CRIB POINT 7 Market Street

HASTINGS 7 Carpenters Lane North

SIMPLY GORGEOUS ON 1/4 ACRE (APPROX.) - Recently transformed by a superb renovation, this picturesque residence provides a sanctuary of luxurious livability and glorious indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces.

WHERE LUXURY MEETS SECLUSION ON 5 ACRES (APPROX.) - Characterised by bright open plan interiors and a flair for design, this near-new home is a gateway to all that the Mornington Peninsula has to offer.

Open plan living/dining area with high ceilings, bamboo flooring and natural light. n Showpiece kitchen equipped with Smeg dishwasher and Smeg 5-burner stove. n Lounge area opens to entertaining deck with remote controlled awning and a spa. n Four bedrooms; master bedroom with walk-in-robe and ensuite. n Lavish main bathroom with walk-in shower, freestanding bath and large format tiles. n Wood heater, s/system heating + cooling and evaporative cooling throughout. n Garden shed and double carport, chook pen, solar panels & veggie patch.

$620,000 - $680,000

$1,190,000 - $1,309,000

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Inspect: By Appointment

Car

Appealing to equine enthusiasts with three stables, feed/tack shed, undercover wash bay, tie up area and four well-fenced paddocks. n Kitchen with butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry, stone benchtops & quality stainless steel appliances. n Large living spaces with an emphasis on indoor-outdoor entertaining. n Master bedroom features walk-in-robe and stylish ensuite with twin vanities. n Double garage, separate workshop and a triple bay American barn with power. Bed

Inspect: Saturday 3:00-3:30pm

Lisa Roberts

Wilma Green

Jodie Makepeace Paige Brierley

Chris McKearny

Ronelle Kraulis

Gail Miles

BUSINESS OWNER

SALES CONSULTANT

AUCTIONEER

PROPERTY MANAGER

PROPERTY MANAGER ADMINISTRATION

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64 High Street, Hastings www.robertsandgreen.com.au

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BALNARRING 2 Westport Road RESORT-INSPIRED HAVEN IN AN IDYLLIC COASTAL SETTING - Combining timeless appeal with modern updates throughout, this gorgeous coastal abode will capture both the eye and the heart. n n n n n

A decked alfresco at the front of the house leads the way to a spacious and sunlit living area. Gas log heater, split-system air-conditioning. Dining area adjoins the gourmet kitchen with Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, double fridge cavity and stone benchtops. Main bedroom with stylish ensuite and mirrored his & her built-in-robes. In-ground swimming pool, single carport, 14 solar panels and two garden sheds for additional storage.

Auction: Saturday, November 4th at 2:30pm Terms: 10% Deposit, Settlement 30/60 days.

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CRIB POINT 3 Urquhart Crescent

HASTINGS 187 & 187c Hendersons Road

CAPTIVATING COUNTRY LIFESTYLE ON 1/2 ACRE (APPROX.) - Situated at the end of a quiet country lane, this half-acre property offers the chance to live a soothing tree-change lifestyle on 2,278sqm (approx.)

THE BEST OF COUNTRY LIVING WITH DUAL-OCCUPANCY ON 4.3 ACRES (APPROX.) Horse enthusiasts, hobby farmers, or just those looking for a tranquil tree change will be overjoyed with the many features of this 4.3 acre property.

Light filled, open plan living and dining area with soaring cathedral ceilings. Country inspired kitchen with Fisher and Paykel dishwasher, Westinghouse electric oven & gas cooktop, and feature pendant lights. n Main living area connects to an expansive entertainerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deck. n Three bedrooms; master bedroom with WIR, ceiling fan and updated ensuite. n Split system heating + cooling, Coonara wood heater and ceiling fan.

Main house has three bedrooms; master bedroom offers WIR and ensuite. Split-system heating & cooling, Coonara wood heater and ceiling fans throughout. n Unit offers master bedroom with robes & ensuite, and study or 2nd bedroom. n Two paddocks, feed/tack shed and stable. n 45,000lt water tank, 6 solar panels and 2.5kw inverter.

$750,000 - $800,000

Bed

Inspect: Saturday 12:00-12:30pm

Bath

Car

$1,050,000 - $1,150,000

Bed

Inspect: By Appointment

Lisa Roberts

Wilma Green

Jodie Makepeace Paige Brierley

Chris McKearny

Ronelle Kraulis

Gail Miles

BUSINESS OWNER

SALES CONSULTANT

AUCTIONEER

PROPERTY MANAGER

PROPERTY MANAGER ADMINISTRATION

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Anna Puszka

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John Woolley ACCOUNTS

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Investor Information Evening Wednesday, November 1st from 7:00-8.30pm

Are you a landlord, or do you aspire to be one? Roberts and Green Real Estate are hosting an evening of insider information, expert tips and support for all landlords on Wednesday, November 1st from 7:00pm. An expert panel of speakers has been assembled to guide you through all facets of property investment. Presentations will include tax depreciation, insurance, home loans and finance, just to name a few!

DOOR PRIZE

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RSVP: rentals@robertsandgreen.com.au by October 25th 2017 VENUE: Victoriana Function Centre, Marine Parade, Hastings

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ON. TS SOMERVILLE HARCOURTS SOMERVI HARCOURTS SOMERVI OPENING SOON. OPENING SOON.

OURTS SOMERVILL HARCOURTS SOMERVILLE ING SOON. OPENING SOON.

SOON.

Open For Your Business, Monday 23rd October

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Balnarring Beach 4 Tulum Court

Amazing Position - Listen to the waves A cute beachside cottage in an amazing position. Large 861msq block within meters of the sand. Imagine sitting on your own private deck, staring out over the sand of the nearby Balnarring Beach listening to the sound of the waves breaking. * Large block suitable for a house extension or possible redevelopment. * A well-maintained home with a separate self-contained bungalow * The main home is 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, multiple living zones * A triple carport * Ducted heating, timber fireplace and A/C * Positioned in a tightly held cul-de-sac * Extend upwards on the potential of a 180-degree bay view (STCA) * Established cottage gardens * You can walk out your front door and virtually step straight onto the sand. Wow what a lifestyle!

For Sale

View $1,650,000 - $1,800,000 View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Jason Dowler M 0409 265 789 P 03 5970 7333 jason.dowler@harcourts.com.au Stephanie Bormann M 0406 754 568 P 03 5970 7333 pa.hastings@harcourts.com.au

Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

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FOR LEASE

Hastings 36 Spring Street

Spring Into Spring Street This 3 bedroom family home offers a large separate lounge room with gas heating. Spacious kitchen/meals area. Central family bathroom with separate toilet. Built in robes.

Large covered and paved pergola at the rear. Low maintenance grounds. Single carport. Great central location

For Lease $340 Per Week View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Hastings Office P 03 5970 7333 hastings@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

FOR LEASE

Crib Point 4/6 Point Road

Three Bedroom Unit Beautifully presented 3BR unit in a quiet complex. Main bedroom has dual-entry bathroom, there is a separate laundry, BIR’s to all bedrooms and a formal lounge to the front.Open plan kitchen and dining area

features stainless steel appliances including gas stove top. Single garage and private courtyard. Located close to all shops, schools and transport, inspection this property before it’s gone.

For Lease $310 Per Week View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Hastings Office P 03 5970 7333 hastings@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

Hastings 8 Burke Street

1/2 Acre - Old Tyabb Simply stunning home featuring formal living and dining areas, kitchen with s/ steel appliances including dishwasher and an additional home office. Master bedroom features FES & WIR, two more

bedrooms have BIR’s and share the main bathroom. Separate toilet and laundry. Outside is an undercover entertainment are with built in seating and spa, above ground pool, huge back yard & two garages.

For Lease $590 Per Week View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Hastings Office P 03 5970 7333 hastings@harcourts.com.au

Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

When It comes to managing your property, we have an unwavering commitment to 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 Sue, Mellisa, Kristy or Liane for any property management needs, to them it’s not just a job it’s a passion. hastings.harcourts.com.au mpnews.com.au

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

Hastings Auction this Thursday

Auction

24 Barclay Crescent, Hastings A unique grass roots opportunity to build a port related business from the ground up on this prime 8185sqm (2.02 acres) approx. allotment with high proďŹ le exposure and an exceptional 127 metre frontage. Within the Special Use Zone Schedule 1 (SUZ1) this prime site can be utilised for any commercial enterprise that depends or gains signiďŹ cant economic advantages from the natural deep water channels in Westernport. Potential uses include a broad range of businesses related to the marine industry including a warehouse or storage facility, transport terminal or the production or processing of goods (STCA). Get in at ground-level and reap the future rewards!

Auction Thursday 19th October 1:00pm Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

Mount Eliza Auction this Saturday

Auction

81 The Ridge, Mount Eliza An affordable introduction into leafy Mount Eliza, this two-storey three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom residence is stretched out wide on the fantastic 2671sqm (approx.) block taking full advantage of the north-west aspect from the living and entertaining areas that includes a heated pool and spa. Made even more desirable for a family with The Peninsula School and Mount Eliza Primary at one end of the street and St Thomas More Primary at the other. The comfortable interiors with two living zones, formal/casual dining, spacious kitchen, en suite and modern spa bathroom offer the chance to add your own cosmetic updates to create the home of your dreams within minutes of Mt Eliza Village and the beach.

Auction 21st October 1:00pm Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Damian Smith 0481 875 243 Sam Galvin 0447 343 513 bowmanandcompany.com.au

A3 B2 C2 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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Find the value of your home online.

Auction

Saturday 18th November at 11.30am on site 16, 17 & 18/31-33 Milgate Drive, Mornington

Prime Frontage On Milgate

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Front glass façade

Excellent street exposure

Rear roller door access

Amenities and kitchenette

Additional storage mezzanine approved

Terms: 10% deposit, balance on completion

144m2 – 147m2 approx.

9775 1535 nicholscrowder.com.au

Tom Crowder 0438 670 300

1 Colemans Rd, Carrum Downs

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

1/1 Swansea Grove, Mornington The latest design innovation by Gilpip Homes, this state-of-the-art residence offers luxurious living across a sensational single-level floorplan. Beyond the eye-catching façade, the design is open, inviting and planned to maximise the natural light. The sophisticated Caesarstone kitchen features Smeg appliances and gloss vinyl cabinetry; while the open plan living/dining room flows out to an entertaining deck for an alfresco lifestyle. Underfloor heating in the en suite adds a touch of luxury to the master bedroom with WIR. A luxurious solid timber flooring, porcelain tiled bathrooms, ducted heating, R/C air conditioning, LED lighting and high ceilings with a feature 3.6 metre entry are just some of the outstanding appointments. Secure a place in coveted beachside Mornington just a short stroll to Fisherman’s beach and local shops and within easy reach of vibrant Main Street.

Price $900,000 Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 Kylie Miller 0404 041 554 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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Mornington 33 Separation Street

A4 B1

Beachside Development Site

Just a short stroll to vibrant Main Street, Mornington to enjoy the cafes and restaurants, and a leisurely walk to the sandy shore of Fishermans Beach. This site comes with Plans and Permits for two double-storey townhouses. Call for an information pack.

For Sale $790,000-$820,000

Vivienne Spencer 0409 558 330

inspect OFI or by appointment

Mornington 2/9 Venice Street

A4 B2 C2

A Lifestyle of Living

You will be impressed from the moment you step through the front door of this stylish double storey townhouse. Timber floors flow throughout the open plan living to a large kitchen that will be the envy of every cook in the family, with stone bench tops, stainless steel appliances, central island bench and lots of cupboards. Sliding doors lead out to a decked and paved courtyard perfect for the summer BBQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ahead. The master bedroom, full ensuite, fitted laundry and powder room are also on the ground floor, whilst upstairs there are a further three bedrooms and a second living area ideal for teenagers. Other features include built-in TV in lounge room, heating and cooling, and solar panels. Approximately 300m to Fishermans Beach, and close to Main Street makes this the perfect place to call home...

For Sale $1,000,000-$1,100,000

Vivienne Spencer 0409 558 330

inspect OFI or by appointment

Mornington 5976 5900 mpnews.com.au

Bentons Square 5976 8899

Balnarring 5983 5509

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Mornington 4/20 Beatty Parade

A2 B1 C1

Great Location!

Situated close to Main Street, this cute 2 bedroom unit is nestled privately to the rear of a quiet group of four. The lounge area boasts a bay window, inviting lots of natural light, whilst the north facing rear courtyard is another welcoming living space, perfect for a cup of coffee as you read your favorite book, or maybe that summer bbq! Other features include polished timber floor boards, reverse cycle heating and cooling, built-in ‘robes. Vehicle owners are catered for with a large carport, and alongside, storage is further enhanced with 2 secure sheds. This a great opportunity to secure a well located property at an affordable price. Don’t delay - phone today!

For Sale $485,000-$525,000

Simon Farrar Vivienne Spencer 0412 734 130 0409 558 330

inspect OFI or by appointment

Mornington 12 Warilda Court

A3 B1 C2

Fit First forHome a Family Buyers...This one’s for you! Ideally situated in a quiet court, and within walking distance to the Bentons Square Shopping Centre, this neat, single level brick home, on a 533m2 block is ready for a new owner to put their stamp on it. Features include 3 bedrooms all with built-in robes, bathroom, formal living area, kitchen and dining, outdoor entertaining area, air conditioning, gas wall furnace and double carport. The side gates offer easy access to the back yard, perfect for those requiring space for the caravan or boat, and the two garden sheds with power connected are sure to appeal to the Tradies. A position like this so close to buses, schools, Main Street and the beach – is definitely worth an inspection.

For Sale $710,000-$770,000 Sold Prior to Auction Mornington 5976 5900 mpnews.com.au

Mandy Castle 0407 855 585

Bentons Square 5976 8899

Balnarring 5983 5509

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Mount Martha 58 Marriott Drive

A4 B2 C2

Room to Grow!!

This light and spacious home was designed with a large family in mind, almost 35 squares in total. As you enter the home the master bedroom is to your left with a full ensuite and walk-in robe, whilst on the right is the internal entrance from the large double garage. Along the hallway is the formal lounge with access to a private outdoor area, and opposite this is the study. Stunning gourmet kitchen overlooking the meals area and family room with double bi-fold doors opens onto a paved alfresco area, perfect for entertaining. A further three bedrooms are at this end of the home zoned perfectly for a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wing. Another great feature is a theatre room ideal for family movie nights! Close to Bentons Square Shopping Centre, schools and parkland. This is a great place to call home...

For Sale $850,000-$900,000

Mandy Castle Vivienne Spencer 0407 855 585 0409 558 330

inspect OFI or by appointment

Mount Martha 13 Dale Court

A5 B2 C2

Fit Auction for a this Family Saturday!

This fabulous five bedroom home is positioned in a much sought after Mount Martha location, within close proximity to schools, public transport and Bentons Square Shopping Centre. Features on offer include master suite with walk-in robe and ensuite, four additional bedrooms all with built-in robes, separate lounge, ducted heating and double garage. This lovely property offers a wonderful lifestyle and is bound to get loads of attention. Best to act quickly!

For Auction Sale Saturday $710,000-$770,000 21st October at 11.00am

Mandy Castle 0407 855 585

inspect OFI or by appointment

Mornington 5976 5900 mpnews.com.au

Bentons Square 5976 8899

Balnarring 5983 5509

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Safety Beach 4 Brindabella Point

The Auction Flagship this Saturday! of Martha Cove!

Just when you thought you had missed the boat and the opportunity to live at the most sought after address at Martha Cove had sailed by, along comes this superb waterfront allotment. Brindabella Point is the pinnacle of marina living and this level 764m2 parcel of land includes its own 13.7m berth lot entitlement. The generous 17.12m frontage captures the stunning waterway aspect with views across to Arthurs Seat and beyond. Design your own home and engage the builder of your choice or alternatively add your own touches to the current concept plans to get a head start. You told yourself you hesitated last time and as a result missed out; donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make the same mistake again!

Auction 21st October at 11.00am For Sale Saturday $1,100,000-$1,200,000

Stuart Cox 0417 124 707

inspect By appointment

Balnarring Beach 5 Fethers Road

A2 B2 C2

The Auction Flagship this Saturday! of Martha Cove!

Rarely is a property offered for sale this close to Balnarring Beach and the yacht club. Within this tightly held pocket you have the privilege of uninterrupted access to the pristine sands of the beach through a rear gate. This modest yet comfortable elevated residence certainly has a nautical feel to it. The home has a focus on timber, boasting some unique engineering concepts. There is a self contained shower/toilet facility and also the provision for independent accommodation on the lower section with two bedrooms and a bathroom on the upper level. Split system heating and cooling & gas cooking complete this delightful summer retreat. This property will be Auctioned at 11am on Saturday 21st of October unless sold prior.

For Auction Sale Saturday $1,100,000-$1,200,000 21st October at 11.00am

Bruce Goddard 0408 316 701

inspect OFI or by appointment

Mornington 5976 5900 mpnews.com.au

Bentons Square 5976 8899

Balnarring 5983 5509

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Mornington 61 Watt Road

STAGE 3 HAS NOW BEEN RELEASED - LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE! With two lots already sold, be quick to secure your place! • Peninsula Business Park on Watt Road, Mornington • Register your interest in Stage 3 to avoid disappointment • Opportunities for Investors, Owner Occupiers & Tenants • Stylish development with warehouses & office space • Available for sale or lease • Ranging in size from 323m2 to 1273m2

FoR SaLE Starting from $759,050

Michelle adams

0407 743 858

Mccrae

725 & 725A Point Nepean Road BRILLIANT MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT SITE FORTHCOMING SALE Development opportunity located in an absolute prime position in McCrae’s retail/business precinct with exceptional exposure to Point Nepean Road. The property presents a rare opportunity for developers or occupiers to purchase an irreplaceable 1,856 sqm (approx) parcel of land with rear ROW adjoining the McCrae Plaza Shopping Centre anchored by Coles. Flexible Commercial 1 Zoning & rental income from car yard tenancy and telecommunication lease. Suit developers or occupiers. Joseph carbone

0418 351 316

FoR SaLE contact agent

Frank Vinci

0418 375 375

Michelle adams

0407 743 858 Peter Skewes

0417 364 035

tyabb

auction THIS WEDNESDAY AUCTION

30 Mornington-Tyabb Road AUCTION • Land: 2024m2 approx • Building: 300m2 approx • Available with vacant possession • Redevelop, Investment or Owner Occupy • Zoned Industrial 3

WEDnESDaY auction Wednesday 18th october 11.00am 18tH octoBER 11.00aM

Michelle adams

0407 743 858

Hastings

61 Cool Store Road DOUBLE THE OPPORTUNITY Warehouse 1: 218m2 approx 3 year lease comm 1/6/17 / 4% annual rent increases Rent: $13,318 pa + GST + Ogs Warehouse 2: 260m2 approx 3+3 year lease comm 15/7/16 / 4% annual rent increases Rent: $16,036 pa + GST + Ogs $580,000 for Both Also Available Separately FoR SaLE contact agent

Mornington 03 5976 5900 mpnews.com.au

Benton’s Square 03 5976 8899

Balnarring 03 5983 5509

Michelle adams

0407 743 858

Peter Skewes

0417 364 035

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Mornington 71 Watt Road

MORNINGTON FACTORY FOR LEASE Warehouse within Peninsula Business Park Great location with street frontage n Carpeted and air conditioned n Office/showroom of approximately 108m2 n Plus warehouse of approximately 258m2 n Available Now n n

FOR LEASE $3,333.34pcm +GST+Ogs

Michelle Adams

0407 743 858

Mornington

31 Progress Street HUGE WAREHOUSE & OFFICE FOR LEASE Need more space? This is the building for you. Large area of partitioned office spaces Multiple toilet facilities & shower n Open plan warehouse n 16 allocated carparking spaces n Lots of options for conversion to suit your needs n Security Gates n 1500m2 n Available March 2018 n n

FOR LEASE $11,403pcm + GST + Ogs

Mornington

Hastings

Tyabb

Mornington

140m2 approx with heating & cooling n Executive office spaces with reception n Lift from the basement carpark & 5 spots

248m2 approx including office space n Secure rear yard & fully fenced secure front yard n Kitchenette & toilet facilities

Brand new factory for lease in Tyabb n 245m2 approx n Carpeted office with split system

Level 2, 2/315 Main Street

43 Glendale Avenue

FOR LEASE $3500pcm + GST + Ogs

Michelle Adams

0407 743 858

FOR LEASE $1380pcm + Ogs

5 Lamandra Place

Michelle Adams

0407 743 858

FOR LEASE $1900pcm + GST + Ogs

Great position, now available for lease Approx 43m2, suitable for office or retail use n Allocated car space n

FOR LEASE $3000pcm + GST + Ogs

Michelle Adams

0407 743 858

Seaford

Hastings

Mornington

Split level space of approx 210m2 n 2 Onsite carparks at the rear n Suitable for Office or Retail use

438m2 approximately - Available Now n Includes Office & Warehouse space n Allocated parking

500m2 approx with front and rear entry n 3 phase power n Office, kitchen and toilet

25 Cumberland Drive

FOR LEASE $5500pcm + GST + Ogs

Mornington 03 5976 5900 mpnews.com.au

2/1879 Frankston-Flinders Road

Michelle Adams

0407 743 858

FOR LEASE $2900pcm + Ogs

Bentonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Square 03 5976 8899

Michelle Adams

0407 743 858

FOR LEASE $3,183.48pcm + GST + Ogs

0407 743 858

175 Main Street

Mornington 210 Main Street

Michelle Adams

0407 743 858

358 Main Street

359m2 approx Land Area: 864m2 approx with 14 carparks n Front & rear access n

Michelle Adams

0407 743 858

Balnarring 03 5983 5509

FOR LEASE $10,417pcm + GST + Ogs

Michelle Adams

0407 743 858

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SIMPLY NATURAL This secluded, hidden gem on 41.32 hectares (102 acres) is fully surrounded by National Park, yet is only a stone’s throw from one of the best long white sandy beaches on the island. Conveniently located less than 4kms from the ferry, this unique property, has two dwellings, enough shedding to accommodate the needs of both homes and your own bush walking tracks with excellent views over land and sea. This quiet, private, natural hideaway, tucked away from everything is a true haven for nature lovers and will provide cherished enjoyment for your family for years to come. FOR SALE NOW or by EXPRESSION OF INTEREST by the close of business Friday 10th November at the agents office.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST closing 10th Nov 2017 TERMS 10% Deposit Balance by 12th Feb, 2018 VIEW By Appointment AGENT Phil Bock 0438 497 715

Terms 10% Deposit - balance on 12th February 2018, Vacant Possession

4 CENTURY 21 HOMEPORT 5979 3555

FRENCH ISLAND 370 COAST ROAD

E.O.I CLOSING 20TH OCT. AT 5PM

GATEWAY LOCATION Cottage style weatherboard home with ornate ceilings and many post war features located opposite the foreshore and at the entrance of High Street, Hastings. Comprising 3 large bedrooms all with BIRs, separate entrance hall to front, north facing light filled lounge opening onto north facing balcony. Older style kitchen with adjacent meals area plus separate laundry to rear with adjoining mud room. Single lock up garage plus rear access from sealed lane way. Zoned Commercial 1 and situated between two modern Commercial Buildings opposite foreshore, this well preserved residence has 2 concept plans prepared for parking around existing building or demolish and utilise the whole site with direct access to council owned car park adjacent to rear. Rear access suits conversion to medical or office use now or future development (S.T.C.A). Site area approx 610m² with an effective frontage of 16.8 meters. Currently leased as a residence at $360 per week until 15th January 2018. To be sold subject to Tenancy. NON-BINDING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING 20TH OCTOBER 2017 AT 5:00PM.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TERMS 10% Deposit. Balance 60 Days VIEW By Appointment AGENT Chris Watt 0417 588 321

CONTRACTS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE TOP 3 OFFERS. TERMS 10 % DEPOSIT. BALANCE 60 DAYS.

CENTURY 21 HOMEPORT 5979 3555

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#wearewesternport The Pearl of the Peninsula

Meet Our Café Owners Kitchen 8 Hastings

Trader: T & Jet Loeung Why Hastings? We chose Hastings for our business location because of the pier, wetlands walk and huge park, it is a happy breath of fresh air for my whole family. How has your business been received? Our business was received slowly to start off with, then business has picked up with regular helpful clientele, happy to spread the word of really good Asian fusion food. We make all our homemade food on premises, our signature

dish is lemon grass pork with omelette rice. In our customers opinion it is the best in the world. We also create vegan and vegetarian foods to your taste. Our signature sweets are coconut pandan waffles. We produce our own fantastic tasting free range eggs for use in our Cafe. We also have easy access to our facilities, for the disabled and the mobility challenged. What would you hope for the future of your business in Hastings? Our vision for Hastings future, is to own a second successful cafe restaurant in Hastings, as the future potential growth

is not too far away. I am looking in to relocate my family locally. The schools in Hastings are really nice and I’m looking forward to sending my kids there. I love the helpful community, Hastings is such a multicultural inclusive town that has made us feel quite welcome.

Kitchen 8 Hastings 8/145 Salmon Street Hastings

The Sandwich King & Coffee King Café Trader: Wally & Hilda Rachid Why Hastings? We chose Hastings for our business location because we saw the potential for the future growth of Hastings. We have owned our business for 27 years now. We originally bought it as a milk bar business from family friends. We have transformed it in to the successful cafe it is today. We have also won the Gold Best Bites Food Award four years in a row. Our food is homemade, healthy, nutritious and delicious.

We also cater for takeaway clientele. Hilda (Mum), bakes her specialty homemade cake that sell out daily. Wally (Dad) is known for the best burgers in Hastings using fresh produce daily, and we also have a chef. We use Versano Coffee beans from Italy which produces the best tasting coffee on the Mornington Peninsula. How would you like to see Hastings move forward? My vision for Hastings “The Pearl of the Peninsula” future, is that we need something different and big to bring people and tourism in to Hastings. Like the submarine project. If

Hastings is promoted in the right visionary way it will take off. We have the multiculturalism, the spectacular widespread foreshore parks, the Marina sunsets are simply magnificent, this in itself showcases Hastings beauty.

their schools, parks and foreshore freedom to run, play and grow happier than ever. How has your taking over this business been received by the locals? Our business has been received really well, from day one of the takeover, we have been accepted in to the community with open arms. Business has built up from a trickle, in to a strong viable customer base. We employ 15 local staff and have strong tradie and multi generational families support. We Support Community House Rotary and host many

community meeting across the board. We donate to local schools and organisations, this is building strong relationships and business growth. We feel we have been truly accepted in to the community, so we are buying local and shopping local.

of age groups that regularly meet, with various community groups using the premises occasionally. Lelley’s has plenty of space to seat 70 inside and 35 outside in the beautiful garden and peaceful courtyard. We are fur child (dog) friendly in our courtyard area which is also partially undercover. Our courtyard also has rear access for easy parking and accessibility. What would you like to see for Hastings moving forward? We would like to see more growth with jobs and future prospects for the young. We are loving the street scaping

of Hastings, this is producing a conducive beautiful environment, culminating with peaceful parklands and foreshore pier.

The Sandwich King & Coffee King Cafe 73-75 High Street Hastings

Beach Hut Café Traders: Mr Robert Coillet Why Hastings? We chose Hastings for our business location and home, moving our family from Melbourne to a country town in an up and coming market with untapped potential. We have been in Hastings for five and 1/2 years now, on top of the business, the lifestyle is allowing us to go fishing and boating at our leisure, this is an absolute bonus. My family have loved the transition to the relaxed lifestyle, and all my children love

Beach Hut Cafe 55 High Street Hastings

Lelley’s Coffee House Trader: John Wiseman & David Neaves Why Hastings? We chose Hastings for our business location because David was posted to Cerberus with the Navy and John has a background in hospitality. We both joined forces to purchase Lelley’s Coffee House to provide the most wonderful food and coffee experience that is freshly created daily. How has your business been received? Our business has been received really well, we have a big mix

Lelley’s Coffee House 24 High Street Hastings

Jacque’s Café Trader: John Westwood Why Hastings? I chose Hastings for my business location because having conducted considerable research on various towns and suburbs, I realised that Hasting had outstanding potential. It’s all about location, location, location for future growth and development. How has your business been received? My business has been received really well, considering the

relatively short period of four months since purchase, it’s been a fantastic transition. I am now open 7 days per week, currently trading 8am to 4.30pm Mon-Sat and 9-3 Sundays. However these may extend to cater for daylight savings and summer trade, I also employ four local staff. I have extremely loyal and regular customers, some of which I classify as quite good friends whom have given very positive feed-back and support. We currently prepare food to order, and are preparing to extend the menu to include various ready to go meals. We use Coffee Mio brand finding it’s a very

unique and tasteful blend of coffee that brings back many repeat customers. How would you like to see Hastings move forward? I see the future growth of Hastings seems to be extremely bright with current and impending developments beginning to take shape.

Hastings. We cook fresh to order, home style cooked meals, have disabled access and amenities. We support the RSL, RSPCA, Legacy group and host the occasional meeting. How has your business been received so far? My business has been received really well, Thursdays is one of my busiest days of the week. My daughter does the posts on facebook for me. We recently did a fundraiser for the RSPCA cup cake day raising $564.00. We really love our regular customers who are very loyal and supportive.

What would you like to see for Hastings moving forward? My vision for Hastings future would be for more employment and tourism, less crime and rubbish dumping and more consideration for people.

Jacque’s Cafe 10/20 Victoria Street Kmart Plaza Hastings

Mooz Café Trader: Pam Eddy Why Hastings? We chose Hastings for our business location because we have lived here for 25 years. My staff and I love coming to work; to get away from our husband’s, lol. For the first four years, business was booming, in the last two 1/2 years there is now 16 food places in Hastings, so it has become highly competitive, so we need more people visiting

Mooz Cafe 2/28 Victoria Street Hastings

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Accountants:

Burke Bond & Associates 147 Salmon Street 5979 1725 Treweek & Co 125 Salmon Street 5979 3337 H & R Block 4/37-41 Victoria Street Hastings Plaza 5971 7100

Alterations: Magic Stitches 5/110 High Street 5979 8584 Jillian-Rae Clothing Alterations 10/37-41 Victoria Street Hastings Plaza 5979 8599

Architects: Rod Hannah & Associates Architectual Design 4 High Street 5983 1927

Automotive: Supa Cheap Auto 136 High Street 5972 3110 Ultra Tune 11-13 Queen Street 5979 3339

Bakery: Superstar Bakery 10/11 High Street 5979 4665 Bakers Delight 1/38 High Street 5979 3782 Batey's Bakehouse 43-45 High Street 5979 8828 Hastings Bakery 63 High Street 5979 2382

Banks: NAB 52 High Street 132265 Westpac 70 High Street 5970 7444 Bendigo Bank 88 High Street 5979 2075 Commonwealth Bank 20-22 Victoria Street 5979 2999

Beauty: Peaches and Cream 7/145 Salmon Street 5979 2922

Bookshop: Read Only Material 5/11 High Street 5909 8151 Petersons Bookstore 1/103 High Street 5979 8233

Bookeeping: BizWhiz Bookkeeping 10 High Street 1300 883 045

Butcher: Miller's Fresh Meats 48 High Street 5979 1306

Cafes: Café McFaddens 8/145 Salmon Street 5979 1447 Lelley's 24 High Street 5979 2725 Beach Hut Café 55 High Street 5979 1071 Local Café 62 High Street 5979 7547 The Sandwich King 75 High Street 5979 1320

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Supa Juice 73 High Street 5979 1320 Jacque's Café 20-22 Victoria Street 5979 2250 Mooz Cafe 5-6/28 Victoria Street 5979 8129

Chemists: Discount Drug Store 40 High Street 5979 1401 Terry White Chemart 47-49 High Street 5979 1513

Childcare: Hastings Childcare & Kindergarten 27 King Street 5979 1411

Community: Westernport Biosphere 2/184 Salmon Street 5979 2167

Dental: Hastings Dental Clinic 1-2/53 Victoria Street 5909 8323 Hastings Family Dental Care 140 Salmon Street Western Port Denture Clinic 1/53 Victoria Street

Discount/Variety Store: Salvo's 21 High Street 5979 4186 Vinnie’s 83-85 High Street 5979 4373 M-Mart 81 High Street 5909 8282 The Reject Shop 9 Queen Street 5979 1288 Kmart 20-22 Victoria Street 5970 7900 Hastings Gift Shop 20-22 Victoria Street Bargain Bazaar 37-41 Victoria Street Hastings Plaza 5979 8867

Drycleaner: Hastings Dry Cleaners 50 High Street 5979 1534

Electronics: Arg Computers 6/145 Salmon Street 5979 2006 Brian’s Deals Computers, Phones & Tablets 4/11 High Street 5979 4197 Telstra Shop 60 High Street 5979 2722 EB Games 20-22 Victoria Street 5979 7325 Computers.com 4/53 Victoria Street 5979 3004

Employment: Sarina Russo 2/34 High Street 13 15 59 ORS Employment Services 109A High Street 1800 000 697 Marillac Employment Services 3/37-41 Victoria Street Hastings Plaza 5991 6400 Skills Plus 5/37-41 Victoria Street Hastings Plaza 5979 3500

Event Management: ASN Events

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The Pearl of the Peninsula

9/145 Salmon Street 8658 9530

Florist: Blooms 7/110 High Street 5979 1514

Footwear: Trotter Shoes 41 High Street 5979 1352 HC Shoes 61 High Street 5979 2146

Fruit & Vegetables: High on Fruit 35d High Street 5909 8133

Furnishings: Strauss Upholstery 6 High Street 0405 797 446

Gift Store:

1-2/108 High Street 5973 6578 Anytime Fitness 77 High Street 5979 8237

Health Food: Health Store 46 High Street 5979 1381 Good Seed Kefir 37 High Street 0422 012 438

NewsXpress 56 High Street 5979 1321

Homewares & Gifts:

Office Supplies:

Toto Colectables 26 High Street 0409 826 538 Gayle's Jewellery and Gifts 58 High Street 5979 1275 Look @ That 9/108 High Street 0419 208 017

Office Choice 2/110 High Street 5979 2921

Insurance:

Nabilas Gifts 5/145 Salmon Street

Bentons Insurance Brokers 116 High Street 5979 7000

Government:

Ladies Clothing:

Greg Hunt MP 3-4/184 Salmon Street 5979 3188 Hastings Shire Office 21 Marine Parade 1300 850 600 Hastings Library 7 High Street 5950 1710 Australia Post 68 High Street 131318 AEC 3/82 High Street 132326 Hastings Police Station 137 High Street 5970 7800 Centrelink/Medicare High Street 136240 Good Shepard 6/184 Salmon Street 5979 4443

That Little Boutique 39 High Street 5979 3636 Miss & She 51-53 High Street 5979 4724

Hair Salons:

Westernport Hotel 16 High Street 5979 1201 Hastings RS&L Club 26 King Street 5979 1753 The Bottle-O 72-74 High Street 6264 1572

The Salon Hastings 8 High Street 5979 2229 Mens Hairdressing 23 High Street 5979 1554 Exodus Hair Design 27 High Street 5979 7077 Salon D'Cazbar 2/38 High Street 5979 3611 Essentialz4Hair 6/110 High Street 5979 1899 Smart Cuts & Colors 20-22 Victoria Street 5979 1028 Alan & Joanne’s Hairdressing 8/28 Victoria Street 0424 818 292

Health & Beauty: Brilliant Nails 2/82 High Street 5979 3173 Healthy Way Chinese Massage 1/110 High Street 5979 2931 Lillian Mac Skin & Beauty 1/101 High Street 5979 1511 Wild Jasmine Massage 99A High Street 5979 1911 Radiance Beauty Therapy 24 Victoria Street 5979 3311 UK Nails 4/28 Victoria Street 5979 3620 Adrenalin Fitness

Hastings Specialist Rooms 3/53 Victoria Street 5979 8644 Walk On Podiatry 111 High Street 5979 2255 Beleura Health 40 Victoria Street

Laundrette: Westernport Laundrette 7/28 Victoria Street 5979 2889

Legal: Amity Conveyancing 2/145 Salmon Street 5909 8215 JKB Lawyers 1/145 Salmon Street 5979 3399 DG & Associates Lawyers 2 High Street 5979 2955

Licensed Venue:

Medical Aids Westernport Mobility 6-7/28 Victoria Street 5979 8374

Medical Centre: Advantage Medical and Dental 76-80 High Street 5979 4500 Hastings Medical Centre 9 Queen Street 5972 8000 Medical Centre 5/53 Victoria Street The Hastings Clinic 44 Victoria Street

Medical Specialist: Peninsula Cardiology 5/184 Salmon Street 9789 6011 Westernport Inate Chiropractic 3/145 Salmon Street 5979 1772 Australian Clinical Labs 1/37-41 Victoria Street Hastings Plaza 5979 7021 Specialty Imaging 2/37-41 Victoria Street Hastings Plaza 5971 9978

Newsagency:

Optical: Hastings Optical 71 High Street 5979 4188

Pet Care:

5979 3939 Camping Adventures 66 High Street 5979 2858

Supermarket: Richies Supa IGA Cnr Salmon & High Streets 5979 1489 NQR 88 High Street 9351 3474 Aldi 5 Queen Street 13 25 34 Woolworths Supermarket 23 Victoria Street 5974 6114 Coles Supermarket Victoria Street 5979 1700

Take Away:

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LETTERS

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

Sound deal between humans and animals The residents of properties that run adjacent to the Mornington Peninsula Freeway have for a long time now been asking for sound barriers to reduce the traffic noise. Many petitions have been gathered and of late Nepean MP Martin Dixon has tabled in parliament the overdue need for these noise barriers. VicRoads has agreed that scientific studies have indicated that the noise level exceeds that of which a human can enjoy basic comfort or impairment to their hearing. The $10 million being spent on the removal of trees and erecting safety barriers will be spent and new trees replanted then, at some future time, those new trees will probably need to be removed to construct the noise reduction barriers costing even more taxpayer dollars than doing it properly in the first place. Seems crazy, doesn’t it, that even though there is an agreement that the sound barriers need to and will happen, we are getting it done in a way that is costing you and me more money? After reading that stated that native animals were being displaced because of the clearing of trees VicRoads stopped the works due to the cruelty and displacement of these animals, it dawned on me, that we have sound barriers along parts of the freeway that house nothing but cows and now we have possums and lizards getting preference over humans that live near the freeway (“VicRoads stops shredding after outcry” The News 10/10/17). I support the move by the animal welfare group that care and respect our native flora and fauna, but what about us humans? So, after talking with a few of the ring tailed possums and frill necked lizards we all agree that for the sake of their hearing, not ours, we should definitely get the sound barriers installed and if they can assist us humans and our quality of life they are more than happy to help. Steve Jones, Dromana

Scenic drive lost I read with delight the article regarding VicRoads halting the destruction of the vegetation on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway (“VicRoads stops shredding after outcry” The News 10/10/17). It is appalling what has occurred. The very picturesque drive to the peninsula now ruined, let alone the total disregard for the wildlife in the area. Thank goodness for the active members of our community and their persistence against this project of destruction and devastation. Thank you from my heart to all the campaigners who were involved. Sue Grimshaw, Hastings

Loss for disabled As a volunteer at the Hastings Yacht Club’s sail-

ing for disabled (Sailability) program we take out some of the most intellectually and physically disabled people in the community. This is the program’s 15th year. Under the Hastings Foreshore Precinct Plan proposed by Mornington Peninsula Shire, which includes a walkway across the club and across the slipway, the program would have to be disbanded as it would be impossible to launch and retrieve the special dinghies, many provided by local charities (“Storm over foreshore plan” The News 5/9/17). The existing pontoon allowing for safe client and wheelchair access would be unusable. The Hastings boat harbour is the designated safe harbour in Western Port under the Victorian Coastal Survey as there is never a swell and tidal movements are minimal. The demise of the Sailability program, which is provided free by the yacht club and its volunteers, would be sad. We are a small, humble, community based not-for-profit organisation that provides numerous community based services, not the least Sailability. The removal of a chance for some joyful outdoor activity, in a safe and caring environment, would amount to a deprivation of opportunity for some of our community’s most disabled. Forbes Smith, Main Ridge

Green wood thieves A memo to the Dromana firewood thieves: Had you used your brains and your eyes you would have seen the pile of branches close to where the wood was stacked, which would have told you that it was recently cut and was green and unsuitable for burning. However, as you are such a bunch of low lifes as to steal from your neighbours, I am guessing that you have a low IQ to match. John J Blair, Dromana

Back renewables If the Turnbull government has $1billion spare to spend on a handout to [Indian-based coal miner] Adani, wouldn’t it make more sense and be better for Australia’s future if this money was deployed into developing renewable energy and offering retraining packages to miners? Australian miners know the coal industry is on the way out - and as a recent ReachTEL Survey has shown, many would jump at the chance to use their skills and be redeployed in renewable energy industries. Instead, we have the ridiculous situation where the polls constantly show the majority of Australians are against Adani and in favour of renewables. But at the same time, our federal government is trying to force AGL to keep its Liddell coal-fired power station going when AGL wants to close it.

So much for the government representing the people, now it is even opposing businesses that can see the writing on the wall and are trying to do the right thing. Esther Gleixner, Flinders

Attention seeker It’s a sad state of affairs when [former prime minister] Tony Abbott, after two years of loosing leadership of his party, cannot see that he’s an irrelevant footnote to history. Unable to accept that the age of coal is truly finished and spouting his quasi-religious beliefs that climate warming is a good thing, shows just how uninformed or delusional he must be. His last ditch attempt to be relevant at a gathering of equally closedminded climate change deniers on the other side of the globe will only show him as the desperately attention seeking has-been he has become. The saddest thing about all this is the fact that if [Prime Minister Malcolm] Turnbull had any spine, we could have moved on as a country some time ago. Rupert Steiner, Balnarring

Information available How can Mornington Peninsula Shire justify the expense of the CEO [Carl Cowie] and a councillor [Simon Brooks] to attend an international climate change conference in Europe? Climate change is a national government issue, not a local issue, as council tries to imply. With rates and other costs rising at above inflation rates, it would seem the CEO and councillors are only looking after themselves in rewarding themselves with junkets. Skype and downloads of information are available, rather than having council charging ratepayers to fund their trips. I would suggest if people are so interested in attending these forums they do so at their own expense. John Tingiri, Mornington Editor: Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors last week voted against ratepayer money being used for Cr Simon Brooks to attend an overseas conference but accepted CEO Carl Cowie’s right to travel to three countries.

Asthma - blame GM This year we are again facing a very, very, serious threat of (misnamed) “Thunderstorm asthma”, caused by pollen. Last November, 8500 people were hospitalised and nine died because of it. Somewhat simultaneously bees (crop pollinators) are dying off in swarms. The unproven theory of bursting pollen cells can be consigned to the same rubbish bin as all state-sponsored theories. Asthma is prevalent, as are allergies of every description. I am an old man and none of these things were prevalent in my youth, nor recorded prior, having only surfaced in the last 20 or 30 years. Why? Is it that genetically modified (GM) crops and foods are causing a disaster? I think so. Farmers, governments and giant chemical companies deny it or ridicule it, or just don’t care. Splicing a new, foreign gene into the spiral double helix of a plant has unknown consequences forward and behind the splice. The entire helix is an information code, not just the

little bit. Splicing has nothing to do with evolution or breeding. God does not splice foreign genes in nature and I agree with Him. We both know better. But the foremost beneficiary, money, prevails. I won’t touch GM foods like canola, soy or corn, but apparently 70 per cent of all processed foods are contaminated with it. Heaven forbid, but it might even be in malt and hops. Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington

Need for cameras Vandalism has occurred at the Rosebud soundshell. There doesn’t appear to be CCTV cameras in the area and this may be a good case for installations of such cameras for protection of buildings that have heritage significance. Mornington Peninsula Shire is going to spend millions of dollars on a pool n Rosebud, why not a couple of million more to protect structures of significant importance and, perhaps, assisting with the apprehension of these mindless vandals. John Cain, McCrae

Early treatment works On Monday 9 October, thousands of Australians across the country generously threw their support behind headspace day, kicking off National Mental Health Week. The day is an opportunity to educate young people on the importance of taking care of their mental health issues before they become more serious. Every year, a quarter of all young Australians will experience mental health issues and we want them to know that headspace is here to help. Research shows that 75 per cent of mental health issues emerge before the age of 25. By getting on top of issues early, the chances of recovery are greatly increased. On headspace day we asked all Australians to share their personal mental health tips, telling us how they take care of their mental health. We gathered thousands of ideas to show young people the many different ways to maintain a healthy headspace. It has been inspiring to see so many Australians share on #headspaceday, including Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Opposition leader Bill Shorten, musicians, sports stars, and our own headspace day ambassador, Anna Flanagan. Our headspace clinicians say talking about how we take care of our mental health can encourage others to do the same. It is just as important to take care of our minds, as it is our bodies. With 100 centres across Australia, and phone and online chat service eheadspace, over the past decade, has enabled more than 355,000 young people to access mental health care. There is still time to support headspace by visiting headspaceday.org.au, write your personal mental health tip on a headspace day postcard and share this on your social media with #headspaceday Thank you to everyone who took part in headspace day, we look forward to your support in the future. Jason Trethowan, CEO headspace, the National Youth Mental Health Foundation

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Message from the Premier This week is Fire Action Week, a time for all Victorians to begin preparing for the summer ahead. It’s particularly important this year, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a long and hot summer.

So please, talk to your family, friends and neighbours about your plans, and make sure you know when to leave and where to go to stay safe. You can also find out more information, monitor warnings and check the daily Fire Danger Ratings at emergency.vic.gov.au. Planning and preparing for fire is everyone’s responsibility. Taking the right steps now could make all the difference.

Thankfully, our dedicated emergency services are working together with communities, businesses, local councils and residents to reduce the risk for our state. At the same time, it’s important that each of us understands our own fire risks. And remember, you don’t need to live in regional Victoria to be in danger. Fires can occur anywhere.

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FIRE ACTION WEEK THE RIGHT TIME TO PREPARE It’s your responsibility to be ready this summer. Prepare your property, fire plan and emergency kit now. The reasons are black and white.

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Hackney carriage licence renewals due Compiled by Cameron McCullough OWNERS of hackney carriages are reminded that they must renew their licences forthwith for the year ending 30th September 1918. *** A GRAND ball and supper will be held in the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall on Friday evening next, in aid of the local Roman Catholic Church. No effort is being spared by the committee to make this function a success, in the way of having excellent music and a perfect floor, and a first class evening’s amusement is guaranteed at a small cost. *** THE Majestic Picture Co. gave another of their popular picture entertainments on Wednesday evening in the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall, when a number of miscellaneous pictures was screened, winding up with the “Gilded Spider”. On Wednesday next “The Silent Battle” depicting a hard struggle with a besetting sin, taken amongst the giant timbers of California, with Warren Kerrington as the man, will be shown on the screen. *** MR J. Peebles announces in our advertising columns that he has commenced business as a dairyman and produce merchant in Frankston. He has securcd the premises lately occupied by Mr Cook, adjoining the Bay View Hotel, and has had them thoroughly renovated inside and out. In order to cope with the fly nuisance in the summer time, all meats will be stored in fly proof safes, and he intends to keep a good stock of produce of all kinds, dressed and cooked

fowls, eggs, butter, cheese, etc. He is also prepared to supply fresh milk twice daily. *** GENERAL dissatisfaction is being expressed in Somerville at the action of the Postal authorities, in doing away with the 7.33am mail to Melbourne thereby making it impossible to get anything from the city on the day of ordering. The general feeling seems to be that this is a short-sighted policy and instead of putting the town ahead it will be the means of retarding its progress considerably. Representations should at once be made to the Postmaster General pointing out that the small amount of saving made is altogether inadequate to the inconvenience and loss experienced by the tradespeople at Somerville. *** FRANKSTON Court of Petty Sessions. Monday 8th Oct 1917. (Before Messrs Cohen, P.M., Williams, Oates, Grant, McLean and Borroughs J’s P. Constable Ryan charged a weekender with behaving in an offensive manner at the Frankston Railway Station on the previous Sunday. Evidence was adduced that the defendant, when asked for his ticket by a porter at the station he used insulting words and otherwise misconducted himself. The defendant pleaded that he had been the worse for drink and did not know what he was doing, and expressed sorrow for the occurrence. The bench decided to deal leniently with the accused, and after administering a severe rebuke made a fine of 10s

which was paid. Jesse Steele was charge by the police with being in unlawful possesion of a stump jack. From the evidence brought out it appears the jack in question was claimed by J. Murray, of Langwarrin, who lost it in 1914. Steele was in the habit of borrowing the implement. On the 24th of May 1914 it was lying on the road where he had been working with it, and two days afterwards it was gone. Defendant used to pass along the road where the jack was lying while going to and from his work. On the 1st of August last the complainant, in company with Const. Ryan, went to Lloyd’s place and saw the jack there on a private road near by and identified it as his property. Had never given or sold it to anyone. He had a conversation with defendant on 2nd August, said he had gone to Trafalgar to see his father, who while there, gave him the jack, but if he (Murray) thought it was his property he had better take it. Defendant and his son swore that the jack was the former’s property but the Bench decided that the weight of evidence was in favor of complainant and made an order for £5 1s with costs. The defendant gave notice of appeal. Monday 15th October 1917. Before Messrs Sherlock and Oates J’sP. Const. Ryan v A Ryan. Failing to cause Laurence Ryan to attend school required number of days - Fine 2s 6d. M. Parker for two similar offences was fined 2s 6d in each case. W A. Towler, auctioneer, applied for

an order to eject his tenant, T. Reeves, from premises known as The Grange, at Frankston. Mr Fitchett appeared for complainant and defendant was represented by Mr Cook. Richard Taylor, a clerk employed by complainant, gave evidence that he served the notice of proceedings on Mrs Reeves and read the notice to her. Mr Cook raised the technical objection that Taylor had not explained the meaning of the notice as required by the Act and asked for a dismissal on this ground. Mr Fitchett contended that the notice, on being read, explained itself. After lengthy argument by counsel, the Bench upheld the technical point raised by Mr Cook and dismissed the application. *** ECHOES from the Front. WHERE ARE THE BOYS WE KNOW We have received the following letter for publication, from Private A. Hague, AAMC Details, 67th Battalion, A I.F.Dear Sir,—I am just writing a few lines to let you all know how I am getting on, as I hear they have been asking lately. Well so far I have kept in the best of health and hope to continue so. I also trust the residents of Frankston are keeping in the best of health. I have only met a few of the boys while in Egypt, they were W. Clements. Sgt. Kerr and one of the post office boys. I had a very enjoyable time in Egypt. At first there was plenty of hard work to do, but later it eased off and we were able to have a fair time

in travelling to different places round about Cairo, and seeing things of great interest. I was unable to get to Anzac and so far have been unable to go to France through being under age. I am now with a Battalion, but still there is doubt as to whether I will be going out there with them, for I am still under age for a few months yet. I then expect to get there. Since I have been in England I have again met Bill Clements and also Les. Gunther. Both are looking well and playing in bands. I was then stationed at Buford Military Hospital, but have at last been able to get a change and more interesting work. I have been stationed in England for the last twelve months and have been on leave several times. Once to Manchester, where I landed through getting in the wrong train when I should have gone to Sheffield, but for all that I had a good time visiting the Munition Works and being taken to a Garden Fete at Theatre Park and when on leave to London I visited the British Museum Art Gallery and Buckingham Palace. They are very interesting to see. I was one of the thousands the King reviewed a few months back, on Salisbury Plain. Well Sir, I think I have told you all the news as near as possible in brief, so I now close, trusting the Frankston friends are all well. I remain, One of the Frankston Boys. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 20 October 1917

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By Stuart McCullough IT’S here at last. For a moment there, I thought the world was so much in the grip of ‘Game of Thrones’ that winter was not so much coming as it was moving in permanently, taking up residence on the couch like an unwanted backpacker, determined to stay as long as possible and eat all the good cereal. But despite all signs to the contrary, it turns out winter is not eternal after all. Spring has arrived and springs, if not eternal then belatedly. Hooray. There’s definitely a shift in mood. For months on end, weekend walks to the local oval see us encounter people hugging boundary line fences, hands in their coat pockets, cheering on their son or daughter. Suddenly, we’re in that twilight zone between the end of the football season and the start of cricket. The oval is completely abandoned. It can’t be denied - spring has arrived and, once more, I must face the fashion conundrum that is ‘shorts’. Secretly, I think I fear shorts. They simply don’t offer the kind of security you get from a really good pair of pants. And if shorts sound like an odd thing to be afraid of, I can only point out that I grew up in the seventies and have experienced, first hand, the best and worst that the world of shorts has to offer. Be they long, short, loose or horrifyingly snug; I’ve seen and worn them all. As a decade, the seventies have a lot to answer for. Flares, stagflation and the musical abomination that was Van McCoy and the Soul City Symphony’s demonic earworm ‘The Hustle’. (Apologies if by mere reference to ‘The Hustle’ that little flute line is now stuck in your head for the rest of the day.) Those of us who grew up in that era were exposed to the full horror. My first shorts would have been remarkable for two reasons – the white piping around the edges and that high-thigh split. To think of those shorts, even now, makes me feel slightly exposed. My father was a big fan of the formal short. That’s the pair of short pants you can safely wear to work or church and not feel underdressed. Unlike most pairs of shorts, these could form part of a summer suit. His preferred shorts were baby blue and came with a white belt. Naturally, he wore them with long socks. It is unfathomable to me that people once wore them in an office environment, but I can even recall teachers donning shorts in the classroom. How things have changed. As I grew older, wearing shorts was something largely synonymous with going to school. In a

very real sense, these were my own formal shorts and I even wore them with long socks. For crying out loud, I even had little strips of elastic that I used to keep my socks up. Ideally, these homemade garters would be tight enough to keep your socks up but not cut off the circulation to the lower part of your leg. I couldn’t tell you the last time I required a pair of garters. We didn’t wear shorts all year, just the warmer months. And there was always a point at which you had to decide whether to make the switch from long pants to short. Almost inevitably, the first day felt like a day too soon but, before long, trousers were forgotten until next year, when they’d be retrieved and you’d discover you’d grown about six inches and were no longer any use. The other key pair of shorts was the footy short. These, almost without exception, were far too tight. I was the kind of kid that only wore footy shorts when playing footy. Others, however, considered them their ‘go to’ shorts, fit for almost any occasion other than a court appearance. Those kids were cooler. Heading to the Milk Bar with my parents, local youths in footy shorts lingered outside, leaning against their dragsters. My shorts probably said ‘Hang Ten’ on them and I wished I was invisible. Those kids had a kind of freedom I could only imagine. James Taylor once said he’d seen fire and he’d seen rain. I, however, have seen acid wash denim shorts of a kind that defy description and, to this day, terrify my imagination. At a certain point, fashion required that shorts become a lot less short, to the point that they kind of became pointless. I’m talking about the long pair of shorts that reaches well beyond the knees where the line between a long pair of shorts and a short pair of long pants becomes painfully blurred. As I recall it, these shorts covered the knees extremely well but often failed to cover ‘the tradesman’s smile’ when bending over. It is hard to imagine a more extreme design flaw. Don’t get me wrong – it’s not just history that makes me reluctant. It’s also a safety thing. I have (quite frankly) a spectacular set of pins. But they are incredibly pale. By ‘pale’ I don’t simply mean lacking a tan, I mean north-of-the-wall, white walker pale. Albino pale. Avert your eyes lest the brightness might damage your retina kind of pale. So whilst I’m as happy as anyone to see that the longest of winters is now finally over, forgive me if I stick to long pants. The world has suffered enough. And that, I feel, is the long and the shorts of it. stuart@stuartmccullough.com Western Port News 17 October 2017

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Peninsula Old Boys off to a flyer PROVINCIAL

By IT Gully PENINSULA Old Boys and Mt Eliza are the only undefeated teams in MPCA Provincial and stand alone at the top of the ladder. At the other end, Crib Point and Pearcedale remain the only teams without a victory in the opening two games of the season. POB has started its season in dominant fashion, belting Crib Point by nine

wickets in the season’s second straight one-day fixture. The Magpies batted first on their home deck and failed to make it to the end of its allotted 40 overs, bowled out in the 38th for just 103. Jon Forrest was at his vintage best, snaring 3/13 from eight overs, while Eivion Bowen, Tom Shayler and James LaBrooy all finished with two wickets. Neil Clark top scored for the Pies with 27. In reply, devastating POB opening

batsman Dylan O’Malley treated the Pies’ bowlers with contempt, blasting an unbeaten 71, which included nine boundaries and four sixes, as the vistitors hit the total in 13.2 overs. Mt Eliza also picked up its second straight win, beating Sorrento at Emil Madsden Reserve. The home team batted first and made 9/160 from its 40 overs, Keith Biggs top scoring with 42, while Chathupama Gunasinghe broke his Australian drought, claiming 3/45 for the Sorras.

In reply, Justin Grant stepped up to the plate with the ball for the Mounties, claiming 3/22 as his side rolled Sorrento for 147 in 37.2 overs. Corey Harris top scored for the visitors with 36. Langwarrin beat Pearcedale to claim the Bushman’s Cup, winning by 13 runs. Andy Johnson was the difference between the sides, opening with 89 for the Kangas, while Kaine Smith claimed 5/25 for the Dales. Pearcedale was then bowled out for

162, Matt Campbell picking up 3/28 and Jake Prosser 3/51. Mornington picked up its first win of the season, beating Baxter with three overs to spare. Chris Brittain was claimed by Cameron Moon for six after scoring 100 in round one. Joe Rule top scored for Baxter with 44. Mornington skipper Sam Weise then top scored as the Dogs cruised to the total five wickets down.

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A long walk in the park: Long Island dispatched Delacombe Park with nine wickets in hand. Picture: Andrew Hurst

By IT Gully NEW Main Ridge coach Nick Jewell stamped his authority on the MPCA Peninsula competition with a menacing and unbeaten 161 on Saturday against Moorooduc. Jewell came to the crease with the score at 1/31 and put on 131 with Shaun Foster, who eased into the season with a lazy 86 runs in his first hit for the year. When Jewell left the field with Gareth Wyatt (32no), his side had scored a massive 3/302. The Ridge bowlers then got to work and rolled the Ducs for just 109 with Foster claiming 3/11, Oliver McEnroe 3/24 and James Abbott 3/20. Long Island made light work of Delacombe Park, chasing down victory with nine wickets in hand. Stuart Swift picked up 3/20 for the Islanders and James Paxton and Andrew Tweddle each claimed 2/19, as the Parkers were bowled out for 135. Aaron Paxton then scored 61 and Ed Pubudu an unbeaten 36 as the Islanders reached the total three wickets down. Somerville made it two wins from

two matches, smashing Pines with ease. In a match that belonged to the bowlers, Somerville’s boom recruit Jayde Herrick took 5/23 as his side defended its 10/128, bowling out the Piners for 114. Pines opener Damien Lawrence and Somerville’s Nick Marshall top scored for the day with 48 runs each. Red Hill picked up its first win of the season, holding off Flinders to win by 17 runs. The Hillmen batted first at BA Cairns Reserve and it was skipper Simon Dart who top scored with 73, while Matt Merifield hit 38 and Tim Collett 36 from 39 deliveries. Matt Burns was the pick of the Sharks’ bowlers with 2/22 and Flinders skipper Neil Barfuss claimed 2/47. In reply, Flinders just couldn’t get their noses in front in the chase. Despite batting the 40 overs, the home side fell short, restricted to 8/171 with Blake Hogan-Keogh top scoring with 48 and Mason Mail hitting 41. Jimmy McCall claimed 2/26 for Red Hill with the ball, Glenn Collett snared 2/39 and Tom Collett bowled his eight overs for a return of 1/20.

Demons show fight against Heatherhill DISTRICT

By IT Gully IT’S been a long time between wins but Rye celebrated one very hard on Saturday night after chasing down Heatherhill with one over to space in MPCA District cricket. The Demons let themselves down with an extremely poor performance in round one, however, they were superb with the bat on Saturday. Heatherhill batted first and made a very healthy 6/215 with Sam Mullavey opening with 75, Steven O’Donnell batting with him at the top of the order scoring 43 and Kristian Miller hitting 41. The Demons used seven bowlers, Zac Stevenson the best of them with 2/28. Rye skipper Matt Whelan then led his side to victory, scoring 66, while Tim Symons belted seven fours and six sixes in his unbeaten 69. The visitors looked shaky as wickets began to fall quickly, however

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Cam Dunn’s nine to stay with Symons led the team to victory. Seaford Tigers made light work of Hastings, inflicting the Blues’ second hiding in as many weeks. The Tigers batted first after being sent in and made 6/228, before rolling the Blues for just 86. Mitch Floyd (32) and Isuru Dias (13) were the only Blues batsmen to score runs in the double figures. Baden Powell’s Rhys Elmi top scored with 55 as his side beat Rosebud and became the only unbeaten side after two rounds. The Braves didn’t appear to have done enough after scoring just 9/134 after winning the toss and batting. Jason Nagel picked up 2/25 for the Buds and Nathan O’Sullivan claimed 2/21. The Braves did step up to the plate with the ball though, rolling Rosebud for 104 in 38 overs. Jason Mathers top scored for the Buds with 32 and skipper Billy scored 31.

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Michael Ballard was the pick of the bowlers for the Braves with 3/14 from 6.4 overs, while Elmi capped off a great game with 2/16. Mt Martha picked up its first win with a strong performance against Seaford. The Reds batted first and Jarred Wolsgrove top scored with 50 while Matthew Pollock hit 43 and keeper Rob Dillon 28. Faisal Payenda was the best of Seaford’s bowlers with 3/26. While Dean Polson hit 50 for Seaford, it wasn’t enough, the home side bowled out in 30 overs. Kyle Bendle was the best of Mt Martha’s bowlers with 4/16 from seven overs.

Rye’s up: The Demons are back on the winners list after dispatching Heatherhill. Picture: Andrew Hurst

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Saints start The Dolphins get their man with two wins VFL SUB-DISTRICT

By IT Gully BALNARRING sits at the top of the MPCA Sub District ladder after recording its second win of the season on Saturday against Tyabb. Boneo and Ballam Park are also unbeaten after two rounds, winning their matches against Dromana and Carrum respectively. The Saints made light work of Tyabb on Saturday, smashing them by more than 100 runs. The visitors batted first and made 5/183, Nathan Kleinig opening with 72, while Mark Walles and skipper Mal Coutts each hit 32. In reply, the Yabbies started alright but lost 9/39 to be bowled out for 89. Ben King was superb for the Saints with 5/17 from eight overs while Coutts snared 3/14 from six overs. Dromana was put to the sword by Boneo, losing by seven wickets. The Hoppers batted first and made just 114 in 40 overs, Kierran Voelkl top scoring with 34 and Ben Bradley-Bridge hitting 33. Chris Jobling, skipper Leigh Janssen, Ryan Jellie and Cam Williams all picked up two wickets each for Boneo. With the bat, the Pandas dominated, hitting the winning runs with 11 overs and seven wickets to spare. Jack Beale top scored with 52, including 10 fours. Ballam Park had to fight hard against Carrum but got the result they were

looking for. Carrum batted first on its own deck and made 9/179, Corey Hand top scoring with 56. In reply, the Knights scored the winning runs in the final over. Justin Moore top scored for the Knights with 54 and Stuart Plunkett hit 52, while Steve Worthington opened with 36. Carrum Downs beat Skye in a close one. Adam Mikkelsen blasted an unbeaten 81 for the Cougars and skipper Ryan Lynch hit 65 to help their team to 8/185. Skye had a crack in the chase but things were made difficult after they lost both openers for a duck. Skipper Anthony Craddock top scored with 42, Darcy Merlo hit 37 and Scott Hudson 33, however, the home side was bowled out for 166. Frankston YCW got the chocolates against Tootgarook. The Frogs batted first and were bowled out for 127 in 38 overs, Nathan Swift making a name for himself, snaring 5/26 for the Stonecats. In reply, the Stonecats made tough work of it but got the winning runs in the final over, scoring 9/130. Joe Gotts top scored with 39 and Matt Black and Callum Bradford-Briggs each scored 25 runs in the win. Jacob Long was the pick of the Tootgarook bowlers with 3/21.

By Toe Punt THE Dolphins have appointed St Kilda assistant coach Adam Skrobalak as senior coach for the next two seasons. Skrobalak, who will continue his role at St Kilda in a part-time capacity, as well as coaching Dolphins, is a former premiership coach in both the Bellarine and Geelong and District League, as well as holding assistant roles at Port Melbourne VFL and Western Jets in the TAC. According to Dolphins General Manager Gary Buckenara, Skrobalak’s signing “heralds a most exciting period for the club. “Upon reinstatement of our VFL Licence a few months ago the club has set itself a clear goal to establishing itself as the “hub of football on the Peninsula” and once again provide every football lover on the Peninsula with a VFL team that they can call their own,” Buckenara said. “Adam is fully supportive of our aim to develop local talent and involve ourselves in community football. This broader coaching role will take up three quarters of his week and allows Adam to also continue his role at the St Kilda FC on a part time basis. “The outcome is that for the first time our coach will have a full time commitment to football and be able to truly lead our club into the semi-professional era that is VFL football. “He will also have continued contact with trends, training technology

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Senior gig: The Dolphins have appointed Adam Skrobalak as senior coach as they re-enter the VFL in 2018. Picture: supplied

and tactics at AFL level which will only increase his value to us. Skrobalak said he was extremely excited to be appointed as Senior coach of the Dolphins. “I fully understand the challenge ahead as we re-enter the VFL and our aim is to create an elite football environment where players can challenge themselves at VFL level and as a group work to become a revered football club both on and off field,” Skrobalak said. “Personally, the opportunity to coach in my own right and lead the on field direction of such a proud club is an honour,” he said. In more exciting news for the Dolphins, they have partnered with

St Kilda Football Club to support the Southern Saints, who are set to become an important part of the women’s football pathway as St Kilda prepares for entry into the AFL Women’s Competition in 2020. The move comes after the Seaford Football Netball Club, in consultation with AFL Victoria, opted to transfer its VFL Women’s licence to St Kilda. St Kilda General Manager of Football Performance Jamie Cox said the time is right for a St Kilda team to enter the competition in partnership with the Dolphins. “There are more than 170 girls and women’s teams in the peninsula region, making it arguably the strongest talent base in Australia,” Cox said.

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At the Council Meeting held on 10 October 2017, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council considered a request from the Settlement Action Group to formally name the newly constructed 270 metre coastal pathway at the base of the Eastern Sister in Sorrento, in commemoration of Mrs. Dorothy Houghton MBE. Mrs. Houghton led an exemplary life and dedicated many years to the community through her involvement with the 1803 Collins Settlement Site, National Trust, Red Cross, McCrae Homestead Committee, Rosebud Hospital, Peninsula Health, Rye Historical Society, Nepean Historical Society and Rye & Sorrento Probus. A copy of the proposal, Council report and decision from 10 October 2017 is available to view at each Mornington Peninsula Shire Customer Service Centre or on the Shire website at http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/councilminutes. Members of the public can provide feedback on the proposal via: s %MAIL namingsubmissions@mornpen.vic.gov.au s 0OST Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Attention: Governance Unit Private Bag 1000, Rosebud, 3939 Submissions close 5pm Tuesday, 14 November 2017. Mr. Carl Cowie CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Strikers swamped by O’Dell tsunami SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie LOCAL soccer will never quite be the same after Peninsula Strikers announced last week that it had appointed a human tsunami called Andy O’Dell as senior coach. There has been much speculation as to the fall-out from Strikers’ relegation from State 2 South-East this year but re-elected president Trevor Johnston and his committee, which includes former coach Craig Lewis, have made a clear and unambiguous statement of intent. Ex-English pro O’Dell is renowned for his forthright views and scant regard of political correctness and he didn’t waste time in offering a blunt assessment of what needs to be done to revive Strikers’ fortunes. “I’ve spoken to a couple of players there already and the rest can pack their bags,” said O’Dell. Even the club president was unable to escape the blunt O’Dell approach. “As soon as he appointed me I retired him. I told him there’s no room in my squad for 40-year-olds.” And the shocks kept coming. “I’ve got four lads from the UK that are coming to Strikers and I’ve already got 10 local players keen to come down here,” said the man who guided Altona City to this year’s State 2 North-West championship and the Victorian State 2 title. “Wait till you see some of the names that are coming. You’ll be surprised.” Aron Wilford is one of those names. The big English central defender is now 35 and he’s played with Southern Stars, Dandenong Thunder, Bentleigh Greens, Oakleigh Cannons and St Kilda. Wilford will hold a meeting with Strikers tonight (Monday) with a view to signing on as assistant playercoach. “The four boys from overseas know what’s expected of them. “This is the deal – play with us for a year and get us promoted and if you want to stay that’s okay but if you want to move that’s okay too. “They’re paying their own airfares over here so basically we’ve got to get them a job and sort out their accommodation. “They’re all under 24 and they’re dead keen to come over.” O’Dell can lay claim to being the winningest coach in Victorian soccer. Eleven promotions in 18 seasons speaks for itself. He had 10 years as a professional player in England. He was with local club Hull City as a junior then joined

Handy Andy: New Peninsula Strikers head coach Andy O’Dell (left) during his stint at Cairnlea.

Grimsby as an apprentice and made his senior debut as an 18-year-old midfielder against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. O’Dell was in the 30-man England squad preparing to come to Australia for the World Youth Cup Finals in 1981 but when that squad was pruned to 20 he missed out on selection. He also has a vivid memory of the first time he came face to face with Scottish and Derby legend Archie Gemmill at the old Baseball Ground in Derby. “Our manager told me to stick close to Gemmill but to be honest the closest I got to him was in the bar after the game. He was magnificent, easily the best player I ever played against.” O’Dell also played with Rotherham, Torquay and Darlington before coming to Australia for the 1988 season and ironically it was the man who he has replaced at Strikers, Willie Raynes, who contacted him about coming here. O’Dell, Raynes and Phil Stubbins were mainstays in the Terry Hennessey-led Heidelberg United side which won the 1988 State League championship.

O’Dell also played for Fawkner, Morwell Falcons, Perth Croatia, Croydon and Mitcham. His coaching resumé lists stints at Mitcham, Chelsea Hajduk, Whittlesea Stallions, Richmond, Northcote, North Coburg, Dandenong Thunder, Sunshine George Cross, Bentleigh Greens, Fawkner, Preston Lions, Cairnlea and, of course, Altona City. He joined Altona City in 2016 after the club had played seven games and lost five. O’Dell brought in new players and the club was undefeated for the remainder of the season just missing out on promotion. Getting the club into State 1 was his goal in 2017 and he did it in style winning the championship with a three-point margin over Hopper’s Crossing and recording a 4-2 victory over Eltham Redbacks in the state final. “I felt that I’d taken the club as far as I could and I sat down with them and explained my point of view so there was no animosity when I left.” O’Dell was immediately in demand with two NPL2 clubs offering him the senior coaching position.

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“I knocked back both of them. One of them hadn’t even sacked the coach! “I came down to Strikers to meet with Trevor. It had been a long time since I’d been down to the ground and when I looked at the set-up I just thought to myself ‘I like it here. It’s nice’. “I’m not going to mess about. I’ve come here to get promoted and my plan is to get this club into division one. “There’s going to be a massive revamp of the squad and when we start pre-season training it’s going to be full-on. “There will be players coming, players going, players getting upset but it’s full steam ahead no matter what.” Pre-season training starts in earnest on Tuesday 9 January. There will be another training session two nights later then O’Dell has scheduled three sessions a week for the next 10 weeks with training on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. “This club has everything, apart from the team. “When coaches go to clubs if they

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don’t bring players with them they usually end up struggling. “I live fairly central (in Sandringham) and I know lots of players in fact I’ve probably spoken to about 40 players since taking this job. “I think I can get this club back on the map and I think that’s important for the game down this way. “I want to have a good working relationship with Gus (Macleod) at Langwarrin and ‘Jamo’ (Adam Jamieson) at Mornington especially with regard to the movement of players. “The people that know me know how much I like winning and I want to bring the good times back to this club.” Meanwhile NPL giant Oakleigh Cannons announced last weekend that it had won the race for the signature of Mornington ace Ryan Paczkowski. “Oakleigh seemed like the right fit for me as I’ll play as the number 9 and I also liked their ambitions,” said Paczkowski. “Thankfully Mornington understands my decision. “I’m sad to be leaving. I love the club and if we had gone up I would have stayed but I’d like to play at the top while I’m still able to.” It’s believed that the ex-Bentleigh Greens star attracted offers from his former club along with bids from Bulleen, Northcote City and Dandenong City. Paczkowski leaves Dallas Brooks Park as State 1 South-East’s Golden Boot winner. FFV finally released its 2017 State Leagues best and fairest votes and Golden Boot winners last week. The hold-up was due to outstanding referees’ votes albeit that the league season ended in early September. Rosebud Heart star David Greening added the 2017 best and fairest award to his Golden Boot honour in State 4 South. That’s his third league best and fairest award. He topped the voting a few seasons back but was ineligible due to suspension. In other news Southern United is on the lookout for a new technical director after the resignation of Mark Cassar. The women’s NPL club also has called for expressions of interest in the senior coaching post and the position of youth team coach. Applications close this Wednesday 18 October and applicants should email the club at southernunitedfc@ gmail.com.

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New and improved sports facilities in Rosebud By Ben Triandafillou MEMBERS of the Rosebud sporting community can look forward to a new sporting pavilion complex at Olympic Park Recreation Reserve, Rosebud. Council approved the tender for works on Tuesday 10 October and it is anticipated that construction will begin in January 2018 with hopes for it to be completed by September next year. The new single level pavilion has been designed to better meet the needs of local sporting groups and will include: six multipurpose change

rooms, unisex toilet and shower facilities, store rooms, a first aid room, accessible toilets and external public toilets. Contract works also include refurbishment of the existing social room office and toilets, a new scoring box, external landscaping, sealed vehicle parking (20 spaces), pedestrian paths and upgrading of utility services to the site. These works will be carried out as part of the council’s Sports Pavilion Strategy which requires facilities to meet current and future needs of the community and sporting clubs.

To minimise disruption to users and local sporting competitions, the existing sports pavilion social room will remain in operation for the duration of the building works. Portable change rooms, showers and toilets will also be provided to accommodate the clubs during competition times. The new building will feature sustainable design with durable materials and low energy lighting. Windows will be orientated for natural lighting and ventilation rather than using mechanical heating and cooling. Water savings will be achieved using water efficient taps and cisterns along with Tough players: 16-year-old Box Hill rugby player Thomas Klein competes at the Victorian Wheelchair Rugby Classic. Picture: Aaron Upson

Wheelchair rugby kicks off Frankston festival RIO 2016 Paralympic gold medallist’s opened this year’s Frankston Festival of Rugby with the intense, end-to-end Victorian Wheelchair Rugby Classic. For the first time in the Frankston Festival’s history, the Victorian Wheelchair Rugby Classic was played at the Frankston Basketball Centre, Seaford on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 October. With Australia currently ranked world number one in wheelchair rugby, the full contact sport attracted four Victorian teams as well as a New South Wales side. Disability Sport and Recreation wheelchair rugby officer, Jason Lees,

said the event gained great support and was highly competitive. “The event went really well and the team from NSW were really supportive of it and want to come back next year,” Lees said. “The Victorian Rugby Union has gotten behind us as well as the Frankston City Council to continue to run this event. “We want to make this something that grows and have it bigger and better next year to show what the sport is about. “We were really happy to put this event on in Frankston, and hopefully in the future more people will get out

and see the sport for what it is and enjoy it.” In the final, the Harlequins Rugby Club defeated the Unicorns 27-22, with Harlequins player, Matt Lewis, awarded most valuable player of the tournament. The Wheelchair Rugby Classic was contested by both males and females and didn’t have an age restriction. “The youngest player we probably had there was a 16-year-old Box Hill player, Thomas Klein. He’s been playing for 12 months and is still in high school,” Lees said. “If you’re good enough to play then you’ll get selected.”

water harvesting to reuse for toilet flushing. Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor councillor Bev Colomb said the shire is committed to improving the quality of our sporting pavilions for all. “It will be great to see the facilities revamped to improve conditions and meet current standards for unisex use”. Seawinds Ward councillor Antonella Celi said, “The Seawinds Ward Councillors have worked with Shire Officers and key stakeholders from Rosebud Senior and Junior Football, Cricket and Netball Clubs to ensure the best possible outcome for our

community”. Councillor Simon Brooks from the Seawinds Ward added, “Traction on these works is great news for our thriving sporting groups. Temporary portable change rooms have been in place for several years and it’s time for an upgrade”. Fellow Seawinds councillor Frank Martin concluded, “The Rosebud Football, Cricket and Netball Clubs have seen significant recent growth in female participation. These enhancements will help continue that trend and improve conditions for existing players”.

Basketballers take a shot at Southern Cross Challenge By Ben Triandafillou FRANKSTON and the Mornington Peninsula will have 15 junior basketballers competing in next year’s Southern Cross Challenge held at the State Basketball Centre, Wantirna South. Chosen from a series of selection camps across the year, the players will gain an insight into elite development and higher-level gameplay across the four-day tournament which begins Friday 19 January 2018. The Frankston Blues will have four representatives competing in the Victorian Metropolitan divisions with Lachlan Dines, Kynan Philippe and Gabriel Gallego in the under-14 boys and Mackenzie Mitchell in the under-14 girls. Frankston Blues chairman, Chris Beattie, said it’s a credit to the program that the kids are achieving these lofty goals and joining these teams. “They are some of our brightest talent and we will continue to support them to help them achieve their potential in their chosen sport,” he said. The Blues players will be joined by two Mornington Breakers players with Zoe Harvey joining the under-14 girls and Mia Newman joining the under-15 girls. Mornington Basketball operations manager, Sam Browne, said that the club is very excited to have the girls competing at the tournament. “Both girls have shown a great deal of commitment and have been stand out players throughout the season,” she said. “We are very excited about the prospects of all of our girls coming through our program.” The Southern Peninsula Sharks will

also have nine representatives at the tournament competing in the Victoria Country divisions. The Sharks representatives are Steve Ranisavljev and Billy Wilson in the under-14 boys; Jasmine Amendola, Chantelle James and Rebecca Rylance in the under-14 girls; Benjamin Fisher and Darcy Jones in the under-15 boys, and Bella Breen and Amber Grant in the under-15 girls. Basketball Victoria’s high performance coach metropolitan, Michael Czepil, said this year’s selected groups for Victoria Metropolitan will continue to showcase the elite talent playing at metropolitan associations. “The Southern Cross Challenge is a great opportunity for our budding athletes to compete against some of the best basketball talent from around the country,” Czepil said. “A number of elite Victorian Metro representatives have used the SCC as a major part of their basketball pathway and we expect nothing different from this group of athletes.” Basketball Victoria’s high performance coach country, Justin Schueller said the country contingent – selected for their tryouts at Shepparton – will set up their elite basketball journeys in tandem with the National Intense Training Program selections. “SCC is an important step for our elite country athletes as they progress further into the country high performance pathway,” Schueller said. “Selection into SCC from Country Victoria is an amazing achievement and coupled with NITP, it showcases our best juniors and gives them an opportunity to become better players and people on and off the court.”

King crowned elite women’s champion at Enduro THE Mornington Peninsula born girls dominated the elite women’s category of this year’s Red Hill Gravity Enduro which was held on Saturday 7-8 October. With some top performances on the Arthurs Seat track, Jenni King (1st), Ellie Wale (2nd) and Kathryn Visser (5th) filled three of the five podium positions at the Red Hill Gravity Enduro. For King, it was a return to both her home town and mountain bike racing after a year away from the sport. “I had a few nerves leading into the Red Hill Gravity Enduro,” King said. “However, I pretty quickly relaxed, enjoyed the trails and was lucky to have a great bunch of girls

to ride, and enjoy the amazing views, with. “The trails that made up the six race stages were some of the best I’ve ever ridden and I had such a fun time pushing my limits down them. To finish up on top of the podium was a bonus to cap off a great day out.” No longer racing competitively, King returned for this one off event to support her new local club of the Red Hill Mountain Bike Riders. “I’ve only just joined the club because they’re so proactive and doing a lot of things for the sport,” she said. “It was a big event for the peninsula so I wanted to be a part of it. “I just treated it as a really good day out. I was obviously racing hard

but still wanted to enjoy it. “It was a lot less stressful and turned out to be a really good day. Having previously competed as a triathlete, King was inspired by mountain biking at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 and decided to try her hand at another competitive sport. “I just kept getting injured running in the triathlons so I went out and bought a bike and tried it out,” she said. “Although I’ve stopped riding competitively I still enjoy riding and keeping fit. “It was a combination of factors which stopped me riding competitively. I had some bad injuries and my hip joint still isn’t the same and I had become tired of training to stay

at the elite level. “It was good and it was fun to be at the top level competing. There are always nice people involved which is part of the reason why I do the sport, but there is a lot of hard-work that you need to put in and don’t get paid for and it takes a lot of time out of your day. King hasn’t left the industry entirely and now coach’s mountain biker riders through her business, Pedal Lab. “The girl that came in second I actually used to coach when she was racing cross country, she said. “She’s a very talented young downhiller.” “I hadn’t met the girl that finished in third until the event but she was a really nice young girl and has a really bright future.”

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• 7" TOUCHSCREEN AUDIO w/ USB & BLUETOOTH® AUDIO STREAMING • REVERSING CAMERA & REAR PARK ASSIST • OUTSTANDING 3.0T TOWING+ • FUEL EFFICIENT 8.0L/100KM#

2 YEARS FREE

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41 Tyabb Rd, Mornington | PH: 5975 5188 www.morningtonisuzuute.com.au LMCT 10467 5-star ANCAP safety rating on all MU-X models and 4x4 D-MAX Crew Cab models built from November 2013 onwards and 4x2 D-MAX Crew Cab High Ride models built from November 2014 onwards. ^5 years/130,000km whichever occurs first, for eligible customers. Excludes trays and accessories. >The Capped Price Servicing Program ("CPS Program") applies to Eligible Vehicles with a Warranty Start Date on or after 1/1/15 at Participating Isuzu UTE Dealers only. The 5 years Capped Price Servicing covers the first 5 Scheduled Services for 16.5MY and later vehicle models for up to 5 years/50,000km (whichever occurs first). CPS Program is subject to change. For full terms & conditions and current pricing visit isuzuute.com.au/service-plus. +3.5 tonne braked towing capacity on D-MAX 4x4 and 4x2 High Ride models and 3.0 tonne braked towing capacity on all MU-X models when fitted with an optional genuine Isuzu UTE tow bar kit. ~Includes economy alloy tray fitted at motorpool. #Fuel consumption and emissions figures based on ADR 81/02 (combined cycle test) and are to be used for vehicle comparison purposes only. Actual fuel consumption and emissions will vary depending on many factors including, but not limited to, traffic conditions, individual driving style and vehicle condition. §Seats have leather touches or accents (excluding third row), but are not wholly leather. *Private and ABN holders only. Excludes government, fleet, rental & non-profit buyers. Includes one year business vehicle registration, CTP insurance, dealer delivery and statutory charges. Metallic/mica/pearl paint $450 extra. Only at Participating Isuzu UTE Dealers from 1/10/17 until 31/12/17 unless extended, varied or while stocks last. Excludes demonstrators. †Offer is limited to 17MY 4x4 D-MAX & 4x4 MU-X models sold & delivered between 1/10/17 and 31/12/17 to private & ABN holders only. Excludes demonstrators. The Scheduled Servicing offer covers standard items (normal operating conditions) as listed in IUA Warranty and Service Booklet for the first 2 years Scheduled Servicing (covering the first 2 Scheduled Services up to 24 months/20,000km – whichever occurs first). The free Driving Report must be requested and conducted at the same time as the first 2 Scheduled Services. For full Terms and Conditions of the Service Plus Driving Report Program, visit isuzuute.com.au/driving-report. Offer does not cover any other Scheduled Service, Make-up Scheduled Service or any additional service items or requirements, which are at the owner’s expense. Only at Participating Isuzu UTE Dealers. Not available with any other offer.

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MORNINGTON MITSUBISHI

MY17 RUN OUT NOW ON!

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7 SEAT AUTO

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MORNINGTON MITSUBISHI 41 TYABB ROAD, MORNINGTON MORNINGTONMITSUBISHI.COM.AU | 5975 5188

Participating Mitsubishi dealers. While stocks last. Mitsubishi reserves the right to extend or modify these offers. See participating dealers for full terms and conditions. Offers available on new vehicles purchased by October 31 2017. † NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY: 5 years or 100,000km (whichever occurs rst). Service conditions apply. ^ CAPPED PRICE SERVICING: 3 years or 45,000kms (whichever occurs rst). Covers all items speci ed under the standard “Regular Service Table” for normal operating conditions detailed in the Periodic Inspection and Maintenance Schedule on the Mitsubishi website. Additional service/repair items (if required) are at additional costs. * ROADSIDE ASSIST (Service conditions apply). For the purchase of new Mitsubishi vehicles, your initial 12-month roadside assist will be extended for a period of 12 months from the date of the most recent eligible Capped Price Service for that vehicle performed at an authorised Mitsubishi dealer. Roadside assist, if extended in accordance with these items, is available for a maximum of up to 4 years. Conditions apply. See mitsubishi-motors.com.au for further information.

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