19 June 2018 by Mornington Peninsula News Group

FACTORY CLEARANCE

SALE FACTORY 5

Western Port

CLEARANCE

DAYS ONLY

SALE 5 DAYS ONLY

YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND FOR PENINSULA FAMILIES FACEBOOK:

SEE PAGE 6

peninsulakids.com.au mornpenkids

An independent voice for the community

INSTRGRAM:

FREE

Your weekly community newspaper covering the entire Western Port region For all advertising and editorial, call 03

Tuesday 19 June 2018

5973 6424 or email: team@mpnews.com.au www.mpnews.com.au

Ambassadors learn about fire’s role in nature

It’s a drill: Chillie and Tully, of Moorooduc Primary School, and Janaya, Lachlan, Hannah and Codi, of Tyabb Railway Station Primary School, show off their firefighting skills. Picture: Gary Sissons

PARKS Victoria’s Sam Pollard gave a talk to Devilbend Foundation ambassadors from Tyabb Railway Station Primary School and new arrivals from Moorooduc Primary school last week about fire, its connection with the bush, and how Parks Victoria uses fire in its parks management plan. They are all supporters of the Devilbend Foundation, which works to develop and protect the natural features reserve. Volunteers meet to plant and weed, monitor birds, aquatic life and frogs, and take part in Biolinks programs on the peninsula. “The schools have appointed four ambassadors who will be working together in a cross-school partnership. The schools will visit the reserve twice a term – or sometimes even for a third time for something extra special,” Moorooduc principal Peter Quigley said. He said Mr Pollard “did a great job” talking to the students and explaining how fire was used by Australian indigenous cultures for food gathering and to rejuvenate the bush. The ambassador’s other activities this term included helping Victorian Fisheries release 15,000 fish, as well as assisting with Water Watch and learning the importance of regular monitoring. Term 3 activities include a bird count and a talk on the importance of regular monitoring, particularly and a planting morning on National Tree Day, Friday 27 July.

‘Market test’ for CEO’s job Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au ADVERTISEMENTS will soon be running for Mornington Peninsula Shire’s top job – chief executive officer. Held by Carl Cowie for the past four years, the CEO’s job comes with a package of nearly $400,000. The shire – with the help of consult-

ant Topsy Petchey, a former Kingston councillor and mayor – will now select a recruitment firm to identify suitable candidates. Mr Cowie was appointed in 2014 and councillors last week decided to advertise the job, giving him the required six months’ notice of their intentions to not automatically reappoint him. The mayor Cr Bryan Payne issued a statement saying the decision “is

not a reflection on the performance of the chief executive officer, but rather council exercising due diligence to ensure that the most appropriate person is in place to lead the organisation into the future”. Cr Payne – a former CEO at several municipalities – later told The News that he “hopes Carl reapplies – he’s indicated to me that he will”. “It will take a very good person to

match what he’s done … the risk is that there are plenty of jobs out there and someone else might grab him,” Cr Payne said. Mr Cowie told The News he had “been strongly encouraged to re-apply and I have advised that I will be doing that”. “In the meantime, we have a lot of important business to get on with and that is what I am focused on.“

 Landscaping and Gardening Equipment  Bobcat, Excavator & Kanga Loader Hire  Building and Renovating Equipment  Log splitter, Slasher, Stump Grinder  Equipment Hire

Mr Cowie has also received a ringing endorsement from the Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers’ Association, which attributes his “private industry background and cost driven approach” to saving millions of dollars for the shire. Association secretary Dr Alan Nelsen said Mr Cowie’s leadership had resulted in “significant improvement in the shire’s transparency and openness”. Continued page 14

Tempur Queen Adjustable Bed Package Now only $2498

Offer excludes bedframe and accessories.

50% OFF Tempur Micro-Tech 20cm mattress and adjustable base.

S T O C K T A K E

S A L E

Night Comfort Guarantee

Terms and conditions apply. See website for details.

BEDSHED STORE NAME address line and telephone email

Mornington (03) 5973 6333

Peninsula Homemaker Centre, Cnr Nepean Highway & Bungower Road, Mornington VIC, 3931

WEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE OPEN

LATE

Savings are off recommended retail price (RRP). Some items may have been sold at some Bedshed stores at less than RRP as Bedshed encourages its stores to offer its products at competitive prices. Sale prices available from Monday 28th May until Sunday 8th July 2018, or while stocks last. Prices may be higher in country areas due to freight. Not all products available to order or on display in all stores. Finance and lay-by not available on selected sales stock.

THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS

PAGE 2

Western Port News 19 June 2018

NEWS DESK

Rally against power plans Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au

Splash of colour: Chelsea Rotary Art Show judge Malcolm Webster with Janis Taber’s winning artwork. Picture: Gary Sissons

Colourful creation wins art gong A MOOROODUC artist won a top award at this year’s Chelsea Rotary Art Show, taking out first place in the oils/acrylic category. Janis Barbieri’s Tropicana was deemed best in show in its category by judges at the 43rd annual Chelsea Rotary Art Show held at Chelsea Hall on 9-11 June. Barbieri, who signs her maiden name Janis Taber on her artworks, said it is the first arts award she has won since taking up inks and oils six years ago after working in the fashion industry. She said her art is “creative botanical and inspired by nature”. “I love combinations of colour so with something like that I’ll decide

on a colour palette but the painting evolves as I go. “As I’m doing something the name often comes to me. I don’t have a name beforehand. It’s a feeling. “I thought there were tropical colours [in her winning entry] and it had a tropical feel, so the name Tropicana was appropriate.” The fashionista, who enjoys working on her art at her Moorooduc hobby farm, said she also hand paints silk scarves, decorates vases and paints on ceramic tiles and tables following colour palettes chosen by clients on a commission basis. This year’s Chelsea Rotary Art Show exhibited more than 450 entries from talented artists.

All proceeds from the show are donated to community organisations including the CFA. “Over the three days, the art show was very successful, with both sales and attendance numbers up on last year,” entry secretary Lesley Pitcher said. Ms Pitcher said 34 Indigenous paintings from Kakadu were included in the show and proceeds from their sale will go towards eradicating the trachoma eye disease in Indigenous communities. See janistaber.wixsite.com online for Janis Taber artworks and chelseaartshow.com.au for a list of all winners and some other entries. Neil Walker

A RALLY to “save Western Port from two threats” is being held next month at Hastings. Rally organisers say the threats come from power company AGL’s plan to moor a 300 metre long floating gas terminal at Crib Point and the building of a pilot hydrogen gas-to-liquid plant at Hastings. While AGL plans to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) to be sold into the Victorian market after being turned back into gas, a consortium led by Kawasaki Heavy Industries wants to ship liquid hydrogen to Japan. Under the $496 million project – subsidised with $50m each from the federal and state governments - hydrogen gas extracted from brown coal in the Latrobe Valley will be trucked to Hastings before being liquefied and shipped to Japan (“Parties unite over power” The News 14/4/18). Last week AGL “guaranteed” to discount power prices to small businesses along its pipeline route from Crib Point to Pakenham if its floating terminal is approved by government’s and its own board (“Contracts ‘advance’ AGL’s gas plan” The News 12/6/18). The hydrogen plan is facing criticism because the CO2 released in the process is planned to remain in Australia under unproven carbon capture

and storage (CCS) technology while all the benefits are exported to Japan. A brochure distributed at the same time as the announcement by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull of the federal government’s $50m involvement with Kawasaki said CCS would not be part of the pilot program “due to the low volumes of CO2 involved, equivalent to the annual emissions of about 20 cars”. Kawasaki has estimated hydrogen from brown coal reserves in the Latrobe Valley could power Japan for 240 years. Earlier this month Fortescue Metals chairman Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest announced that his company Australian Industrial Energy wanted to install a floating LNG terminal at Port Kembla, NSW. He said the $200-$300m plan was to bring gas to NSW and Victoria by 2020. A community information and consultation meeting is being held by AGL about its plans for Crib Point at Balnarring Village Hall, 7.30pm next Monday, v 25 June. The rally opposing the gas import and hydrogen export projects is being organised by the No AGL Gas Terminus for Crib Point group and Westernport & Peninsula Protection Council. It will be held at 1pm Sunday 1 July at the Fred Smith Reserve on Hastings Foreshore. Details: savewesternport. org or wppcinc.org

Western Port News

19 June 2018

PAGE 3

Shining a light on sustainability

We’ve made a global commitment to climate change. In striving towards carbon neutral Council operations by 2021, we’re demonstrating leadership through a series of innovative renewable energy initiatives, waste recovery and recycling activities, and by assisting local businesses to make environmental upgrades that will reduce the carbon footprint of the entire region. Our long-standing history supporting the uptake of renewable generation continues with our current Rooftop Solar PV Rollout on Shire owned or operated buildings, which will see some 2,440 panels installed and reduce the Shire’s carbon footprint by 1,062 t CO2e per annum. We’re celebrating a new Environmental Upgrade Agreement between the Shire, the Sustainable Melbourne Fund and local salad growers Hussey and Co., to finance a 505kW solar system at their Somerville facility, expected to save 754 t CO2e—equivalent to taking 161 cars off the road each year! Nine EUAs are now in place and comprise 839.5 kW, or some 2,881 solar panels, installed across the Shire. To learn more about our plans for a liveable and sustainable peninsula: mornpen.vic.gov.au/climatechange

Walk! Run! Have your say

Rejuvenating Rye

Don’t forget to have your say on our Draft Pedestrian Access Strategy before it closes on 20 July. The strategy aims to create safe, accessible and connected pedestrian networks that facilitate movement to key destinations, improve the integration of the Shire’s path network and enhance the experience of walking. mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay

Literacy lovers Are you passionate about literacy on the peninsula? We’re calling for community members who have knowledge, expertise or an interest in early years literacy development to join our Literacy Advisory Committee (LAC), established in 2014 to champion the importance of reading, writing and talking and to support improved literacy outcomes for children. Express your interest online or at any Shire office by 4 July: mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay

Foreshore landscape works undertaken as the first stage of Rye Township Plan will include paved plazas with lookout and seating areas, a wheelchair accessible boardwalk with beach access to protect the dunes and connect the Bay Trail, decorative lighting, and Water Sensitive Urban Design elements, including raingardens, to reduce storm water runoff and remove outfall to the east of the pier. The project is jointly funded by Melbourne Water’s Living Rivers Program and is expected to be completed in October before the summer period. mornpen.vic.gov.au/ryetownshipplan

Free X-ray recycling Furthering our waste recovery efforts, we’re now offering free X-ray recycling at our Mornington Recovery Centre. The X-rays will be transported for processing, helping to keep the films, and any hazardous chemicals they contain, out of landfill! mornpen.vic.gov.au/ourwastefuture

Placing community front and centre

Seawinds: Crs Simon Brooks, Antonella Celi, Frank Martin

Briars: Crs Bev Colomb, Rosie Clark, Sam Hearn

The many clubs and groups in our vibrant community make our ward a special place. The diverse and inspiring program at Seawinds Hub offers community programs, services and activities for the whole family and the Seahorse Cafe offers a meeting space to enjoy a cuppa and a nutritious meal. With plans for the Rosebud Aquatic Centre underway, the Woodworkers and Radio Clubs are soon to be relocated to Vern Wright Reserve and will continue their amazing work in their new home by January 2019.

We’re striving to ensure that our community centres and facilities are the best they can be. Our community houses are integral to the lives of many in our ward and we are working with stakeholders to find sustainable governance solutions that support and enhance the social and community benefits of places such as Mornington Community Centre. With the soccer pitches now up and running at Emil Madsen Reserve and construction of the new Citation Reserve pavilion underway, excellent sporting facilities will be available for all members of our growing community.

Red Hill: Cr David Gill

Aged care is, I believe, a priority in Red Hill ward. Our ward is exactly 50% of the Shire but has only one high-level care facility, commonly called a nursing home. We need to have these facilities in each of our villages so that people are not forced to move away from their communities when other options are no longer appropriate.

PAGE 4

Western Port News 19 June 2018

mornpen.vic.gov.au mornpenshire

We continue to push for improved public transport for the peninsula’s residents, businesses and visitors. Join us at the Metropolitan Transport Forum from 6.30–8pm on 27 June to discuss transport issues, hear candidates from the major parties talk about their policies, and have an opportunity to ask any questions before the November state election. Learn more about the forum or our advocacy for improved public transport: mornpen.vic.gov.au/betterbuses

Victorian Senior of the Year Awards The Victorian Senior of the Year Awards acknowledge older residents who volunteer their time to assist, support and encourage others, and community organisations or businesses that create age-friendly environments through inclusion and active aging. Endorse someone who has contributed to your local community before nominations close on 20 July. Learn more or nominate: seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/festivalsandawards

Our Draft The Pillars Mount Martha Long Term Management Plan is on public exhibition until 15 July and we want to hear from you! Head online or visit a Shire office to provide feedback on the draft Plan or any issues associated with The Pillars. We’re also inviting community input to assist in the development of the Mount Martha Coastal Management Plan, which will set the strategic direction for sustainable management, development and enhancement of Mount Martha Foreshore Reserve. Have your say by 6 July. mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay

Events 21 June 22 June

Responsible rentals

Care across the ages

custserv@mornpen.vic.gov.au

Coastal Care

Cherishing our clubs

The Shire’s Short Stay Rental Accommodation Local Law is an innovative Council initiative to address social problems that may arise when short stay rental properties are used as ‘party houses.’ This important law will ensure that property owners adhere to specific expectations around conduct and are responsible for responding to any concerns from neighbours, or appointing a delegate to do so on their behalf.

5950 1000 or 1300 850 600

Talking transport

Around the peninsula

Nepean: Crs Hugh Fraser, Bryan Payne

Let’s meet! Briars Ward

Watson Ward Cerberus Ward

Watson: Cr Julie Morris

Cr Julie Morris is pleased to invite you to the Watson Ward Community Meeting from 6–8pm on Monday 9 July. Join your community at Somerville Mechanics Hall to ask questions and discuss local issues. All welcome!

It’s all happening in Hastings Cerberus: Cr Kate Roper

We recently celebrated the first sod turning of our Hastings Streetscape Renewal Project, which will revitalise the commercial strip and activity centre and provides an exciting opportunity to tell the rich history of fishing, industry, farming and indigenous culture in Hastings throughout the laneways. It’s been a pleasure to work closely with our community, Chamber of Commerce and project group to provide input on the implementation and ensure it meets community expectations.

23 June 24 June 27 June 1 July 7 July 9 July 15 July

Winter Solstice Swim Mothers Beach, Mornington Skating At Festival Sorrento Tyabb Airshow Open Day & Charity Presentation Tyabb Airport Southern Masters Cycling Club Inc., Main Ridge Main Ridge surrounds Metropolitan Transport Forum Frankston Save Westernport Rally Hastings Foreshore Sorrento Makers Market Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento Watson Ward Community Meeting Somerville Southern Masters Cycling Club Inc., Baldrys Crossing Baldrys Creek and surrounds

Do you provide delicious food or crowd-stopping entertainment? We want to hear from you! The Shire is seeking expressions of interest from food vendors and entertainment providers who would like to participate in events run by the Shire from July 2018 to June 2019. Applications are now open and close on 22 June. Visit for further details: mornpen.vic.gov.au/eventseoi 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.

NEWS DESK

Helpers’ winter appeal for help By Barry Morris THE St Vincent de Paul Society has seen a sharp spike in calls for assistance from the needy on the Mornington Peninsula in the past year, figures released by its Melbourne office reveal. The Vinnies’ figures for the southern region showed it provided help and support to the value of $890,000. In 2016-17, the number of food parcels handed out rose 11.3 per cent, the society was called on to provide help with housing for 12.9 per cent more people, the number of prescription medicines paid for rose 13.2 per cent and education costs shot up 27 per cent. In three years, the SVDP had experienced a 43 per cent rise in the value of financial welfare support delivered, the office statement said. In Mornington, members have made 790 home visits and provided assistance to the value of $107,000 this past financial year. Conferences in Frankston, Mt Elisa, Dromana, Rosebud, Rye, Sorrento and Western Port are doing similar work. Vinnies has launched its national annual winter appeal to help a neverending stream of people in need. “The peninsula is a beautiful part of the world in which to live, with its beaches, clean air and idyllic lifestyle,” Vinnies’ Mornington president Paul Girolami said. “Unfortunately there are still people

- families and individuals - who need help with housing, food, protection from violence and a host of other daily problems. “That’s where we come in, along with other charities and help provided by the Mornington Community Information and Support Centre.” Mr Girolami said in many ways the St Vincent de Paul Society hadn’t changed since it was founded in 1833 in Paris by 20-year-old student Frederic Ozanam. Then, thousands were without work and homelessness, disease and hunger were rife. Ozanam named the society after St Vincent de Paul, the patron saint of Christian charity “In Mornington, with rising food costs, we provide food parcels and vouchers that enable people to shop for their own food,” Mr Girolami said. “We also help people with their rent and provide furniture and clothing and help them to pay gas, water and electricity bills. “Prescription medicines are a concern for a number of people and we help pay for scripts. We have also been called upon to help with schooling costs.” Mr Girolami said home visits were an essential part of SVDP work. Visits are made in response to calls from families and individuals to the Vinnies Call Centre in Mornington which handles all requests on the peninsula. The number is 5976 4974.

Their bridge: Littlejohn family members shared the celebration with councillors Antonella Celi and Simon Brooks and representatives from VicRoads and Dromana and District Historical Society at Littlejohn Bridge. Picture: Supplied

Bridge links family’s past A DROMANA family which moved into the area more than 100 years ago has been remembered by having a bridge over Dunns Creek named after it. Littlejohn Bridge on Point Nepean Road is named after William Littlejohn who arrived in 1917 with his family of nine children and settled on land along Dunns Creek. In 1927 Mr Littlejohn successfully tendered to build a reinforced concrete bridge to replace an old timber bridge at the entrance to his property.

“The Littlejohn family has, over many years, made a significant contribution to the Dromana district and wider peninsula community,” the mayor Cr Bryan Payne said. “This bridge will serve as a fitting tribute and local reminder of the dedication and community spirit of a well-loved peninsula family.” The Littlejohn family was on school committees, involved in building the tennis club house at Red Hill, establishing the Red Hill Show and improving the Red Hill reserve.

The family moved the stage and extended the western end of the Red Hill hall and built the Red Hill Scout hall. Family members were also on the Red Hill committee of the Dromana Bush Nursing Hospital. The naming request came through Dromana Historical Society which recommended the Littlejohns an early pioneering family in the Dromana region. The council supported the proposal and advised VicRoads.

HASTINGS COVE & WESTERNPORT GARDENS for enjoyable retirement

www.mrlc.com.au

OVER 55

Retirement Living you really can afford! 2 & 3 BR brick units close to the shops and the Marina, Hastings Cove and Westernport Gardens offer an idyllic lifestyle in an established home. Come and experience for yourself the great community atmosphere, with loads of facilities from indoor bowls to computers with fast internet connection. And, of course, your pets are welcome.

Visit our website www.mrlc.com.au or call now for full details

Hastings Cove

5979 8812

2034 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Hastings (enter end of Michelle Drive)

Westernport Gardens

5983 6767

2460 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Bittern In association with (enter from Myers Road) MICHAEL DEVOLA & ASSOCIATES Licensed estate agents and auctioneers 630 Hampton St, Brighton 3186 Ph: 9592 2222 Western Port News

19 June 2018

PAGE 5

DENTURE DENTURESTUDIO STUDIO

NEWS DESK

Traders taken in by conman’s sob story A MAN alleged to have fleeced more than a dozen small business owners from Mt Eliza to Rosebud over the past six months was arrested by Rosebud police last week. The 49-year-old, from the Latrobe Valley, appeared at Frankston Magistrates’ Court last week and was further remanded to Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court next month. He faces multiple charges of deception, theft, breach of an intervention order, reckless conduct endangering injury and unlawful assault, with some of the charges arising from incidents unrelated to the alleged cons. Leading Senior Constable Ian Huxtable, of Rosebud Police, said up to 13 traders had reported being fleeced of hundreds of dollars each. They said a man had simply walked into their businesses with a sob story, saying he had a business nearby but that his wife had driven off with his wallet, and asking if he could borrow some money until she returned. The amounts stolen ranged from $100-$200.

We specialise in full and dentures We specialise inpartial full and Implant retained dentures partial dentures Same day denture repairs and relines Implant retained dentures Custom made sports mouthguards

Same day denture repairs DVA GOLD HEALTH CARD OFFER and relines

‘Getaway’ car stalled

Department of Veterans’ Affairs DVA Gold Health Card holders are entitled to FREE dentures every six years. Show your card at time of booking to claim offer.

ALERT customers helped foil a potential robbery at the BP service station, Dromana, midnight, Saturday 9 June: they pulled the spark plug leads out of the “getaway” car preventing it being driven. A witness said that, minutes earlier, he and others had watched the store attendant remonstrating with a late-night customer who they thought was acting suspiciously. He said the attendant challenged the man and then shut the front door by remote-control, locking the man inside. The witness said the man attempted to force the door and smash a window to get out but, by

Custom made sports mouthguards Tony TonyFinn Finn- -Dental DentalProsthetist Prosthetist

190 190High HighStreet, Street,Hastings Hastings Tel: Tel:5979 59793007 3007M: M:0400 0400051 051512 512

Police patrol the time he made it into his car, it was disabled and police were on the scene. A 30-year-old Forest Hill man faced Frankston Magistrates’ Court last week on theft charges. He was further remanded to a later date.

Cyclist killed THE cause of a collision causing the death of a cyclist in Moorooduc, Monday 11 June, was still to be determined late last week. The 61-year-old father of adult children from Frankston South, was hit by a garbage truck on Moorooduc Highway, near Bungower Road, about 10.40am. Police attended and later interviewed the truck driver, 53, of Noble Park, at Frankston Police Station. Acting senior sergeant Pat Hayes, of Frankston police, said, Thursday 14 June, that “no cause of death has been ascertained at this point and no charges laid”. He said a pair of headphones found at the scene would form part of the investigation. The stretch of the Moorooduc Highway where the cyclist died was considered semi-rural, although it was a “busy stretch of road”, he said. Northbound lanes on Moorooduc Highway remained closed between Tyabb and Bungower roads that evening. Anyone who saw the collision is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at crimestoppersvic. com.au

FACTORY CLEARANCE

SALE 5

DAYS ONLY

S • CLUBS G ALL - PUB

CALLIN

• CAFES

• • • •

25 -30 JUNE 2018 Open:

PAGE 6

9am - 6pm

Western Port News 19 June 2018

SINGLE / DOUBLE DOOR FRIDGES PIE WARMERS • CAKE DISPLAYS S/S FREEZERS • BAIN-MARIES DRINK FRIDGES

41B Access Way, Carrum Downs

Ph 9937 2111

Dog of a day as owners break rules Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au A MORNINGTON dog owner says she can’t exercise her assistance dog in on-leash parks because other dogs which are allowed to roam free rush up and harass it. And she’s blaming the lack of enforcement of the rules by Mornington Peninsula Shire rangers for letting this happen – particularly at Mornington Park. Autumn Tanfield is quick to dismiss the “whinger” tag: “I really feel for my 14-month-old Labrador-cross assistance dog because, while she’s allowed to have down-time from her training – without her coat on – she is always supposed to be on-leash and never to run wild. “It’s a real dilemma for me. She’s like a teenage girl and is difficult to hold onto when she gets excited. All dogs like to play, but she can pull me over.” Ms Tanfield said she risked being abused when she reminded other dog owners of the park’s on-leash rules. “People don’t take any notice of the signs,” she said. “They let their dogs run straight over even when Coco is wearing her identifying coat, yet when she is on dog-time she is not supposed to

Running wild: Assistance dog owner Autumn Tanfield is angry other owners allow their dogs to roam free in on-leash parks. Picture: Gary sissons

wear it as she’s having a break from training. I don’t know if their dogs are going to be aggressive or not. It freaks me out. Their owners should have them under control.” The nurse for 40 years who suffers post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Ms Tanfield said Coco was supposed to have an hour’s exercise each day which was factored into her training. She said a trained assistance dog was valued at $35,000 and only obtained after a rigorous vetting of applicants by the relevant organisation. Requests for dogs go through an expressions-of-interest process. “We have to sign a 12-page document and the CEO of the organisation flies down from Sydney to oversee the hand-over. They are very picky about who their dogs go to.” Ms Tanfield said she frequently called shire rangers who typically replied there was “nothing we can do about it”. “I’m not complaining about the odd person who lets their dog run free – it’s the sheer number of people. Some have no concept of the rules.” The shire’s environment protection manager John Rankine said responsible pet ownership was an important issue in the community. “The council’s ranger team will always respond to reports of dogs at large or dogs that are not on leash,” he said. “We encourage all dog owners to have their dog under effective control at all times.” He said rangers would further investigate “if the community member provides specific locations and times”.

Pedestrians at risk MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council has hired a consultant to undertake a traffic study of Balnarring, including pedestrian safety on Frankston-Flinders Road. This follows receipt of a 197-signature petition at last week’s council meeting (12 June) calling for a pedestrian crossing on FrankstonFlinders Road, near the shopping centre. Acting team leader – traffic and transport Daniel Collins told the council an online petition had gathered a further 396 signatures. “The petitioner highlighted the strong community support for the pedestrian crossing and a strong fear that a child will be injured by a vehicle,” Mr Collins said. “As Frankston-Flinders Road is managed by VicRoads, the petition will be forwarded there for consideration. Any recommendations from the traffic study regarding Frankston-Flinders Road pedestrian facilities will inform future advocacy to VicRoads for improvements.”

Rally for refugees GRANDMOTHERS Against Detention of Children are attending a Refugee Advocacy Rally, State Library of Victoria, Saturday 21 July. The date marks five years since then-Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced in his “PNG solution” that all asylum seekers who arrived by boat in Australia would not be settled here. The rally will call on the federal government to bring asylum seekers on Manus Island and Nauru to Australia and tell the ALP it is time to change its policy.

Don’t Fo rget to Book fo r Christ mas in J Three C uly ourse C hristma Monday s Fare – Friday Only in July Seniors $24.50 Non-Sen iors $34 .50 Booking s Essent ial Phone 5 979 369 9

Are you having trouble calling us? We’ve had a few problems with Telstra and the installation of the NBN, however we have been promised that all our services will be restored in early June, but you can now call us once again on 5979 3699 or email info@marinarestaurant.com.au

COME AND ENJOY OUR COSY WINTER WARMTH AT THE MARINA RESTAURANT. OUR WINTER MENU INCLUDES TWO WINTER SOUPS, LAMB SHANKS, BEEF CHEEKS, HOT WINTER DESSERTS AND LOTS MORE TO ENJOY. Marina Restaurant & Lounge Bar - 21 Skinner Street Hastings

Phone 5979 3699

info@ marinarestaurant.com.au

Western Port News

19 June 2018

PAGE 7

NEWS DESK

Western Port

Proudly published by Mornington Peninsula News Group Pty Ltd

PHONE: 03 5973 6424 Published weekly. Circulation: 15,000

Journalists: Stephen Taylor, Neil Walker 5973 6424 Photographers: Gary Sissons, Yanni Dellaportas Advertising Sales: Martyn Ashton 0481 289 154 Real Estate Account Manager: Jason Richardson 0421 190 318 Production/Graphic design: Marcus Pettifer, Danielle Espagne Group Editor: Keith Platt 0439 394 707 Publisher: Cameron McCullough REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS: Peter McCullough, Stuart McCullough, Andrew Hurst, Craig MacKenzie. ADDRESS: Mornington Peninsula News Group PO Box 588 Hastings 3915 Email: team@mpnews.com.au Web: www.mpnews.com.au DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE: 1PM ON THURSDAY 21 JUNE 2018 NEXT ISSUE PUBLICATION DATE: TUESDAY 26 JUNE 2018

Local news for local people

We stand as the only locally owned and operated community newspaper on the peninsula. We are dedicated to the belief that a strong community newspaper is essential for a strong community. We exist to serve residents, community groups and businesses and ask for their support in return.

To advertise in Western Port News contact Martyn Ashton on 0481 289 154 or email martyn@mpnews.com.au Western Port

PAGE 8

Western Port News 19 June 2018

One million reasons to eat cake TEN years in business and $1 million going back to the community. That was cause for celebration for Balnarring & District Community Bank branch which put on a function at Balnarring hall, Saturday 16 June. A highlight was the presentation of $2000 to Balnarring Primary School assistant principal Sandy O’Meara for the school’s concert band program. Guests were then entertained by the four leads in the school’s upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz. Bank branch chair Heather Goddard said reaching the $1 million mark was a “fantastic achievement for a community enterprise that seemed a far-off dream just 10 years ago”. “We have taken this vision for a locally-owned and operated bank and turned it into a reality, financially supporting hundreds of community initiatives in the process,” she said. Despite the weather, residents from Somers down to Flinders and members of many local groups supported by the bank over the years joined branch staff, past and present board and staff members for the festivities. Representatives of 40 local groups set up displays, Balnarring and Flinders Lions clubs put on a sausage sizzle and the CWA and Australian Red Cross, Balnarring unit, served Devonshire teas. The Semiquavers played music. Flinders and Balnarring pre-schools and other groups ran a range of activities and competitions for the children. Bittern, Balnarring and Flinders fire brigades brought in vehicles and Point Leo Surf Life Saving Club showed off its inflatable “rubber ducky” rescue craft.

Cake to bank on: Balnarring & District Community Bank branch chair Heather Goddard and manager Greg Hood cut the cake in celebration of the bank reaching $1 million in its community benefits scheme. Picture: Supplied

Branch manager Greg Hood said the success of the party proved how the branch’s business model supported and strengthened the local community. He said the loyalty of sharehold-

ers and customers, and hard work of branch staff and volunteer directors, had helped the branch grow to be one of the biggest sources of community finance in the district.

Sold! Ansett land changes hands adjoining block with his family. “He farms cattle there and so we can presume that will continue.” Equity Trustees managing director Mick O’Brien described the sale as a “great outcome for the Ansett Trust which will now be able to invest more funds to meet its charitable purpose – to assist children to take their place in life.” Since its establishment in 2010 the trust has distributed more than $5 million to programs that assist young people, including those in out-of-home care, charities that run children’s programs and scholarships to schools on the Mornington Peninsula, he said. Mornington MP David Morris said it was “encouraging that the R M Ansett Trust has said that the purchaser is someone with a great understanding of the significance of this parcel of land”. He said the “initial approach taken by the Trust’s consultants (Ernst and Young) was very different, suggesting that this was a land bank that had potential for redevelopment for commercial, hospitality, healthcare or education, of course, with the usual disclaimer subject to approval”. “I welcome the change of heart.” Mr Morris said the green break between Mt Eliza and Mornington was defined and protected by long-standing urban boundaries “and this land is a very important part of it”.

Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au RETIREMENT village proprietor Chas Jacobsen has bought the last parcel of the former Ansett estate in Mt Eliza for an “undisclosed sum”, believed to be around $33 million. The 22.3-hectare block is an addition to the neighbouring 11.7-hectare Gunyong Valley estate which he bought from the estate of the late Lady Joan Ansett for $14.5 million in 2006. Equity Trustees announced the sale after a “comprehensive six month expressions-of-interest campaign” for the property owned by the R M Ansett Trust in Mt Eliza. The land, on four titles of varying sizes and with 100 metres of beachfront, is at the corner of Kunyung Road and Albatross Avenue. It was sold as a single parcel on an unconditional basis with contracts signed Friday 8 June. The sale price, purchaser and details of the agreement were not disclosed. The chief operating officer of Village Glen retirement village at Capel Sound, Peter Neilson, said Mr Jacobsen was “happy with the purchase and the price he paid”. “What he does with it is up to him. He knows all about its zonings and what can be done there. It’s a significant land holding,” Mr Neilson said. He said Mr Jacobsen lived on the

HURRY ENDS MONDAY 25 JUNE!

50 OFF

20 TO

“Any development of the land must protect the existing landscape and be fully consistent with the existing green wedge zoning.” Mr Morris said any approval for changes to the urban boundary would have to pass through state parliament. “While it is possible, the chances of a successful application are probably less than 1 in 100 if not 1 in 1000,” he said. “I call on the Minister for Planning [Richard Wynne], and the Premier [Daniel Andrews], to join me in a commitment to oppose any move to weaken current controls or to allow quasiurban residential development.” During the sales campaign, Mt Eliza Association for Environmental Care president Des Berry said the land could not be subdivided for residential development. “It is in the green wedge and any prospective buyers should carefully check the legal ramifications of any possible subdivision,” he said. “We are an environment group and our aim is to protect the area’s significant native vegetation, especially along the foreshore.” Mr Berry said his group doubted the land’s existing boundaries could be “realigned” as stated in the Ernst and Young brochure. “We would fight any redevelopment,” he said.

FIND YOUR

style

World day: Betty Selby, Winston Trood, Dinka Jacovac and Jeanette Lane man the Peninsula Advisory Committee for Elders (PACE) stall. Picture: Yanni

Spreading the word on elder abuse ELDER abuse was the theme of a stall at Rosebud Plaza last week by members of Peninsula Advisory Committee for Elders (PACE). The group spoke to shoppers and handed out ribbons and literature on elder abuse, which included advice of who to contact for assistance if they become a victim, or know anyone who is a victim. The visit coincided with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Friday 15 June. Organiser Jeanette Lane said elder abuse “can take many forms”. “Often more than one type of abuse can be used,” she said. Emotional (or psychological) abuse can include neglect, such as failing to provide the basic necessities of life, either intentionally or unintentionally. Financial abuse includes using

another’s money, property or assets illegally or improperly, or forcing someone to change their will or sign documents. “This is the most common form of abuse reported to Seniors Rights Victoria,” Ms Lane said. Physical abuse includes inflicting pain or injury by hitting, slapping, pushing or using restraints. Social abuse includes isolating a person by restricting their access to family, friends or services, which, in turn, prevents others from learning of the abuse. Sexual abuse is any sexual activity without consent. “Elder abuse is now recognised as family violence,” Ms Lane said. Details: Seniors Rights Victoria, call 1300 368 821 or visit SeniorsRights. org.au

ASHTON 3 seater sofa in downtown mink fabric WAS $2499

NOW

$1899

MASSIVE SAVINGS IN-STORE & ONLINE ON FURNITURE & HOMEWARES *TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY

WAS $2249

NOW HAMPTONS console in white

WAS $799

NOW

$599

JOHNSON 3 seater sofa in rome fabric

WAS $1349

NOW

$999

BAGRU coffee table in burnt white rustic

WAS $899

NOW

Side table WAS $399 NOW $299

$699

$1699

MANGO CREEK 170-250w extension dining table in white / clear lacquer

CRISTO chair HOT BUY $129

20-50% off Mid Year Sale available in-store and online on all new orders of furniture and homewares from 12-06-2018 till 25-06-2018 inclusive. Savings off full recommended retail prices. Discount of 20% off applicable on furniture up to 50% off on selected super savers*, floor and clearance furniture. 10% discount applicable to homewares*. Excludes HOT BUYS* and purchases of gift cards. Online orders discount excludes shipping. Terms and conditions apply see www.ozdesignfurniture.com.au for more information.

OZ DESIGN FURNITURE MORNINGTON PH: 8560 1137, SHOWROOM D4, PENINSULA HOME, 1128-1132 NEPEAN HIGHWAY VIC LOCATIONS: BENDIGO 5410 0644, ESSENDON 8560 1130, GEELONG 8560 1124, HOPPERS CROSSING 8560 1141, MORNINGTON 8560 1137, NOW OPEN NARRE WARREN 8590 1160, NORTHLAND 9471 0244, NUNAWADING 9894 1566, RICHMOND 8560 1120 Western Port News

19 June 2018

PAGE 9

NEWS DESK

Mail made it, but not the postie’s bike A POSTIE was lucky to escape serious injury when his bike was sandwiched by two cars in Rosebud, Wednesday afternoon. The postie was returning to the depot about 3.30pm when he found himself sandwiched in Bayview Road. Both cars and the bike were extensively damaged. First Constable Chris Spero, of Somerville Highway Patrol, said it was likely “multiple” charges would be laid against the driver of the green car, a 26-year-old Rye man, depending on the result of blood tests. These could include drug driving, careless driving and driving while disqualified. Spokesman John Pyrros said Australia Post had offered the postie support after his ordeal. “He was lucky to avoid serious injury and we are thankful he’s OK,” he said. Anyone who saw the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000. Picture: Yanni

Shire budget ‘delivers’, says mayor Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au BIG ticket items listed in this year’s Mornington Peninsula Shire budget include $4.9 million to rebuild the Somerville Recreation and Community Centre and $5.1 million for the “preliminary phases” of the Rosebud Aquatic Centre. They are among items in the 201819 capital works budget of $49 million adopted by councillors at their Tuesday 12 June meeting. Also included in the budget is another $9.1 million for recreational, leisure and community facilities; $9.7 million for capital works on buildings;

PAGE 10

$5.1 million for parks, open spaces and streetscapes; $2.7 million for drainage and works; $1 million for climate change mitigation and adaption; and $1.2 million for domestic animal management. Ratepayers will be hit with a 2.25 per cent increase – the maximum allowed under the state government’s Fair Go rates cap. Despite this, the mayor Cr Bryan Payne, said the budget “delivered” on the council plan’s four key themes: Place, Connectivity, Prosperity and Wellbeing. “[It] reflects the priorities identified by community members and provides ongoing service improvements and in-

Western Port News 19 June 2018

frastructure enhancements within the current financial environment,” he said. The total to be raised by general rates is $171.5 million, which includes a waste service charge of $24.3 million – a figure increased following China’s refusal to accept recycled materials. Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers’ Association secretary Allan Nelsen said this was a 22 per cent increase. “The waste services levy hike was the thing that jumped out at me,” he said. “All the council is doing is passing on the costs incurred by the contractor.” Also listed in the budget are $11 million for roads, paths, traffic and transport, and $1.4 million for school crossings in “high risk locations”.

Economic and tourism programs to “promote the region, industry development and visitor servicing” receive $1.3 million. A further $2.4 million will go towards town planning, footpath repairs, coastal vegetation, bay trails and paths, the Green Wedge, coastal management plans for Mt Eliza and Portsea and southern peninsula traffic management. Financial controller Bulent Oz said the council “had to accommodate a number of external challenges while maintaining its commitment to [achieving] the status of a low-rating council” and complying with the rate cap.

“Notwithstanding this and other challenges, council projects a surplus of $20.2 million.” He said other challenges included the CPI forecast increase of two per cent for 2018-19, ongoing cost shifting from other branches of government, and the Fire Services Property Levy collected by the council on behalf of the state government. Mr Nelsen added: “It seems that [CEO] Carl Cowie is doing his job of managing the shire within the state government’s rate cap and continuing to reduce borrowings. The shire seems to be in a sound financial position.” The budget can be downloaded at mornpen.vic.gov.au/budget

Western Port News

19 June 2018

PAGE 11

QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS

Awards for services to Peter Anthony Sallmann General Division AM PETER Anthony Sallmann, of Red Hill, was awarded an AM for “significant service to the legal profession as a leader and advisor to professional judicial organisations, and as an educator”. He was born in 1949.

END OF FINANCIAL YEAR

ALE NOW ON

ALL FLOOR STOCK HEAVILY REDUCED! Tennis, Golf & Lawn Bowls Shoes

Mens, Ladies, boys & girls tops and bottoms

from $10

Adult Rackets

Jumpers

from from $30 Addidas $30 tennis apparel

Kids Rackets

HALF PRICE

from $20

! T U O H S T 0 S 3 I E N M ’T DS JU

from $30

DON Golf Balls

from $10/dz

N E E L A S

ails. re for det o t s in e e ply s ditions ap n o c d n a Terms

Nike polos

SO MUCH MOR

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!

HALF coming July 2018 IN STORE! PRICE Lorna Jane Active Wear

UNIT 15/33 MILGATE DRIVE MORNINGTON (opp. Optima Heath & Fitness Centre)

5976 4728

PAGE 12

Western Port News 19 June 2018

Trevor Douglas Martyn General Division OAM A PORTSEA resident who spent 50 years in the trucking industry has been awarded a medal in the general division OAM in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Trevor Douglas Martyn said he was “amazed and proud to be considered” for the award for service to the road transport industry and to the community. “Trevor has made an enormous and selfless contribution to the Australian transport industry over a highly-decorated career spanning more than 50 years,” Victorian Transport Association CEO Peter Anderson said. “He served on the executive council of the VTA 1998-2005, including four years as president from 2002-05.” Mr Anderson said he could “think of no one worthier and more deserving of an Order of Australia Medal than Trevor for his many services to the road transport industry and to the community”. “Trevor also served as a director and executive chair of the Australian Trucking Association from 2002-10 [which] underscored his commitment to the transport industry and brought about change and improvements to make the industry safer and more prosperous.” Mr Martyn also chaired the Driver Education Centre Australia (DECA), 2007-12, was president of the National Bulk Tanker Association and chaired the Global Air Ambulance for four years. He was managing director of FBT Operations for 38 years from 1969-2007. He is on the boards of several businesses and is chairman of residential aged care and disability services provider Mayflower, and director of Decoral Trust.” Mr Martyn has been a Rotarian for 35 years and is the past president of three Rotary clubs. He is now at Sorrento Rotary Club. The keen sailor was vice commodore and also club captain and a past general committee member of Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club. He is passionate about the issue of mental health and is a supporter of the Haven Foundation, which raises funds and provides housing for those with mental illness.

Geoffrey Walter Waters General Division OAM THE late Geoffrey Walter Waters, of Bittern, who died in August last year, has been honoured for his extensive services to surf lifesaving. Shortly before he died he was awarded Life Saving Victoria’s Coach of the Year. Mr Waters was rescue and resuscitation head coach at Mt Martha Life Saving Club, 201417, and at Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club, 2013-17. He was chair, Victorian Rescue and Resuscitation Panel, 1990-2017, and former president, captain, Hall of Fame member, and

chief instructor at Pt Leo Surf Life Saving Club. Mr Waters served in a range of roles with Surf Life Saving Victoria: member of the finance and recruiting committee, house competition, carnival venues, touring, Aquatic Sports Council and Board of Examiners, 1969-2001. He was superintendent of Life Saving Victoria, 1976-79. He was a former chief referee, chair of the Rescue and Resuscitation Panel, and secretary Life Saving Victoria Aquatic Sports Council. Mr Waters was Coach of the Year, Life Saving Victoria, 2014-17, and inductee, Hall of Fame, Surf Life Saving Australia, 2017. He was made a life member of Life Saving Victoria, 2012, and received the President’s Medal, Surf Life Saving Australia, 2007. Life Saving Victoria named a perpetual trophy after Mr Waters in recognition of his services.

Sean Anthony Whelan Emergency Services Medal AN emergency services volunteer involved in more than 600 marine rescues, mostly in extreme conditions, Sean Anthony Whelan was awarded the Emergency Services Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Volunteer Marine Rescue’s Sean Whelan, who is also a past recipient of the National Medal, received only the third ESM medal awarded this year. Mr Whelan, of Mt Martha, has been a VMR member at Mornington for more than 20 years. As training officer he is said to have introduced innovative and interesting ways of presenting training sessions to members, and served on the VMR executive committee. VMR’s Tim Warner said the safety of his crew and the people in distress have always been paramount to Mr Whelan. “There are many people who owe their lives to Sean’s contribution to Volunteer Marine Rescue in Victoria.” Mr Whelan said: “I am so very humbled by all of this, thank you and to all for the kind words. I feel I have grown up at VMR, joining at 22, to now at 43.

Confused about Confused the right right blinds blinds the for your home? for

business, community “I have been blessed to have worked alongside some truly great people, people who have been mentors to me not only in the skills of marine rescue but also in life. “I know none of us at VMR do it for medals and I must say I feel a little awkward receiving this, so I attribute this recognition to the whole team that is VMR Mornington/Hastings: well done to you all.” Mr Whelan is the seventh VMR member to receive the ESM.

You need need to see You Jaleigh Blinds Jaleigh

CALL

1300 ALL ALL BLINDS BLINDS 1300

A VIETNAM veteran has been awarded a Medal in the General Division OAM in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for service to veterans and their families. Brendan Kincade, 71, now lives in a lifestyle village in Hastings but the former Frankston and Somerville resident keeps in touch with comrades across the Frankston region thanks to his role as vice-president of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia and volunteering with the Rotary Club of Frankston Sunrise. Mr Kincade said he was surprised when he found out he was nominated for an OAM. “I do things for other people because I can — not for recognition or reward. I do it because I can do it.” “I’m a bit embarrassed because I didn’t expect it, that’s for sure.” The former funeral director said the Vietnam Veterans Association “looks after” those who served and he said 45 per cent of all Vietnam veterans live in Victoria. “We keep trying to better the conditions for Vietnam veterans, making sure they’re being looked after by carers, by the government, and if they’re struggling with anything we’ll go into bat for them.” Mr Kincade was conscripted in 1967 and served as an infantry rifleman in Vietnam in 1968 before returning in 1969. “I did my time there and still retain the friendships that I made in the army. We enjoy our brotherhood together.” He still also enjoys visiting schools across the state to talk to pupils about Australia’s wartime history, describing it as “therapeutic”.

Cheryl Lynne Myers General Division OAM A LIFETIME Frankston resident who helps war veterans’ families has been awarded a Medal in the General Division OAM in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Cheryl Myers, 56, was awarded the OAM for service to veterans and their families. She is president of the Frankston and District Partners of Veterans Association of Australia and office holder at the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia and the Frankston sub-branch of the RSL. Husband Les is a Vietnam veteran wounded in war. Mrs Myers said she got involved in the peacetime activity of helping veterans’ families after Les retired due to his war wounds.

Roman Blinds, Venetians, Sunscreen Blinds, Verticals, If you're after Roller Blinds, Plantation Shutters, Roman Blinds, Venetians, Sunscreen Blinds, Verticals, Awnings, Curtains or Panel Glide Blinds, Awnings, Curtains or Panel Glide Blinds and Jaleigh have the range and colour to suit your home. Vision Shade Zebra Blinds. All roller blinds locally made in Jaleigh have theare range and colour to our suit own your factory. home. Verticals, Venetians, Romans, Panel Blinds & much more 25% OFF Shade Blinds areVision locally made in our own “Zebra factory. Blinds”

Building? Bring in your house Building? Bring in your house plans for a FREE estimate. plans for a FREE estimate.

Great deals on house lots Great deals on house lots Blockout Roller Blinds

Robert William Kilby General Division OAM FRANKSTON resident Robert Kilby, 86, was awarded a Medal in the General Division OAM in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for service to youth with a disability through education initiatives. Mr Kilby, a Justice of the Peace, was recognised for his help in establishing and operating the Burwood East Special Developmental School. He said he got involved in 1984 while living in the area as the school “was getting built”. Such is Mr Kilby’s enthusiasm for helping children with disabilities in education, he returned to the school committee in 2007 after a break and is still involved. He praised the passion of the teachers at the school. “They do it very cheerfully and with great enthusiasm,” Mr Kilby said. “I admire the parents and the staff and that’s why I’m still involved.”

Pauline Nellie McLaughlin General Division OAM FRANKSTON South resident Pauline McLaughlin was awarded a Medal in the General Division OAM in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for service to community health, particularly palliative care. Mrs McLaughlin is a volunteer in the “Sunrise” bereavement program and has been a client care volunteer at Peninsula Home Hospice since 1986.

Call for for aa FREE FREE measure measure & &q quote. Call quote.

est est 1997 1997

50 Hartnett Hartnett Drive, 50 Drive,Seaford Seaford (Opposite Vic (Opposite Vic Roads) Roads)9782 97824142 4142

19 Treloar Treloar Lane, 19 Lane,Pakenham Pakenham

(Opposite Pakenham (Opposite Pakenham Central) Central)5940 59403866 3866

MPNG16017970

General Division OAM

BUY DIRECT & SAVE! BUY DIRECT & SAVE! If you're after Roller Blinds, Plantation Shutters,

12336613-LN02-17

Brendan Robert Kincade

“I got involved in volunteering and drive the RSL bus three or four times a week,” she said. “I enjoy so much taking them out, especially the ex-servicewomen who have served and can take a joke and have a good sense of humour. I just love it.” Mrs Myers’ drive to help others was also fostered when she and Les owned a driving school for several years. She said most of the learners she took out on the roads were “middle-aged ladies”. “Mature people are the best to teach because they want to learn to drive, not just to pass the test.” Mrs Myers was named 2018 Frankston City Citizen of the Year by Frankston Council in January. She described both awards as “a great honour”.

www.jaleighblinds.com.au www.jaleighblinds.com.au Western Port News

19 June 2018

PAGE 13

NEWS DESK

Shire begins hunt for next CEO Continued from Page 1 Mr Cowie’s predecessor, Michael Kennedy, held the position for almost 16 years, but did not make the short list of 12 applicants when the job was advertised in 2014. He was reappointed three times – in 2003, 2008 and 2011 - without council looking elsewhere. Cr Payne said Mr Cowie’s achievements included negotiating an enterprise agreement that saw a dramatic cut in the amount of sick leave available to staff. Staff had access to “unlimited sick leave, something that’s unheard of and something previous people hadn’t the fortitude” to challenge. “That probably didn’t make him popular with staff,” Cr Payne said. He said Mr Cowie had achieved “specifics” set by council on his appointment in 2014, which had led to savings of more than $7 million, much of which would be ongoing. Cr Payne said councillors were “reasserting control” over the shire that had been “run” by the officers “when the council was divided”. “That’s what I really locked horns about.” Cr Payne was annoyed last month when Mr Cowie approved a $3 million tender for legal firms that could be hired by the shire despite being asked to bring to matter to council before being approved under delegation (“Probe into $3m legal tender” The News 5/6/18). One major issue over which councillors and Mr Cowie have disagreed was his reluctance to list on the shire’s Gifts Register a Mediterranean holiday taken by him and his wife as guests aboard a cruise ship hired by prominent businessman and shire ratepayer Lindsay Fox (“CEO’s trip top draw on gifts list” The News 1/5/18). Mr Cowie also failed to persuade councillors to accept a media policy that would have strictly curtailed their ability to make public statements and hold “off the record” conversations. At the time, Cr Payne said the shire’s public relations were being handled “very poorly”. The then

CARL Cowie

communications, media and events manager Mark Kestigian, who is no longer employed by the shire, said the policy was designed to ensure the presentation of “a consistent and positive image of shire activities and service” (“Revolt over shire ‘muzzle’ bid” The News 21/6/17). Cr Payne also opposed Mr Cowie’s plan to open a shire office in Melbourne CBD. Council adopted the proposal although the office is yet to open. Dr Nelsen said the Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers’ Association was “very disappointed” the CEO’s job was being advertised. “Council appears to have a very short memo-

Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au

ry,” he said. “Since [Mr Cowie’s] appointment there have been very significant cost savings to ratepayers through more efficient shire management.” Dr Nelsen listed some of the saving as: $750,000 a year on the shire’s insurance; $500,000 - $1 million annually managing and running recreation centre, including the Pelican Park aquatic leisure centre at Hastings; introducing GeoMedia Smart Client which has the potential to save up to $500,000 a year by avoiding double handling of the shire’s computer data; $750,000 through continuous improvement actions and revised service delivery models; $2-3 million on eight footpath schemes which the residents did not want; $2.42 million by restructuring waste processing and awarding new waste contracts. “During his term Carl has been very accessible to our association, has been willing to meet with us whenever requested and there has been a significant improvement in the shire’s transparency and openness in response to our requests for information,” Dr Nelsen said. “Carl has strongly supported the council and community on a number of matters including opposing three-storey residential developments on the peninsula; helping to save Tootgarook Swamp by introducing a management plan and purchasing a sensitive area of land within the wetlands; finalising the Rosebud aquatic centre in a sensible location, and finalising the green wedge plan. “There is still much more to be done and most importantly we assert that with his private industry background and cost driven approach Carl is the most appropriate person to guarantee that the council’s directive that the budget cap of $41.57 million the Rosebud aquatic centre does not blow out to $50 million.” Dr Nelsen said Ratepayers Victoria was promoting the hiring of CEOs from the private sector “like Carl” to other Victorian councils.

A MORNINGTON woman who tripped over uneven bricks in Main Street and rolled her ankle in January ended up spending eight hours in Frankston Hospital’s emergency department. Nola English said it was “not the best way to spend Australia Day”, with x-rays confirming she had a broken foot and would have to spend six weeks in a moon boot. The pain worsened when Ms English wrote to Mornington Peninsula Shire Council explaining the situation and “asking for a little help”. “I live on my own, I have a young dog and I run or walk every day, which I couldn’t do for another four-six weeks,” she said. “The council were not prepared to help me except for [paying] my doctors’ bills and medication as I don’t have any excess monies for such things.” Ms English said she was about to “settle” with the council (“their words”) when the pain returned. The settlement was about to be made although they continued to deny liability and made no admissions of liability. “My foot healed very well until, out of the blue a few weeks later, the pain came back and I had to go back in for x-rays,” she said. “The doctors found another small fracture that was missed on the original x-ray which had become infected. Now I am back in a moon boot for another four to five weeks.” Ms English said she reported this to the council, repeating her request for a dog walker, but again they “denied liability” and refused to contribute. “I tried to be patient and keep my emotions out of the request,” she said. “I wasn’t suing the council or going at them for thousands of dollars in compensation. I was just after a little compassion and help with day-to-day things.” When contacted on Thursday the shire’s corporate counsel David Carrington said the shire “absolutely sympathises with Ms English, but notes its general position that, where legal liability has not been established, the shire will deny the claim”.

Since1975

Nominations are open! 2018 Mornington Peninsula Heritage Awards The Heritage Awards recognise those in our community who have demonstrated excellence in retention, restoration and reuse of heritage places on the Mornington Peninsula. Our awards feature a range of categories, including: •

Restoration of a Heritage Place

•

Creative Reuse of a Heritage Place

•

Sustainability and/or Greening of a Heritage Place

•

Specialist Heritage Trade Skills

•

Excellence in Interpretive Signage

•

New Work responsive to heritage places

Nominations close Monday 16 July 2018. To nominate, download a form from: mornpen.vic.gov.au/heritageawards request a copy by calling the National Trust Mornington Peninsula Branch: 0407 099 855 or call the Shire’s Heritage Planners 5950 1953 or 5950 1249

MIKE’S CARPET DISCOUNTERS We’ve got you covered! • CARPETS • VINYLS • LAMINATE • TIMBER • BLINDS REMNANTS from 2

$6/m

INTEREST FREE FINANCE AVAILABLE

CARPET 3 ROOMS from

790 installed*

We will beat any written quote

www.mikescarpets.com.au For more information 5950 1841 mornpen.vic.gov.au/heritageawards

PAGE 14

Western Port News 19 June 2018

2/544-546 Frankston-Dandenong Rd,

CARRUM DOWNS

03 9775 1677 OPEN 7 DAYS email: info@mikescarpets.com.au

*conditions apply

Our famous...

All care but no responsibility: CELSIUS shire’s tough love adds to pain SALE

Foot fault: Nola English shows the uneven bricks which caused her fall. Picture: Yanni

“That being said, the shire takes safety matters very seriously and responds quickly to reported incidents,” he said. “In this case, repairs were carried out to prevent future similar incidents.” Ms English said she “had only been in my new job for a few weeks when all this happened”. “There were duties I was unable to perform and now, with the second break, I am back to square

one,” she said. “They [my employer] have been very understanding but I am so embarrassed.” Ms English said she had to cancel a camping holiday with friends and “couldn’t drive up to town to see my kids as the insurance wouldn’t cover me with a broken foot”. “I missed my son’s Australia Day family barbecue and missed my granddaughter’s fifth birthday

party – and I had the made the cake!” The bricks on the footpath are dangerous, she said. “A day or a week doesn’t go by that we don’t see someone either trip, fall or do injury to themselves because of the brick paving along the strip. “As you can see, I am extremely disappointed in the council’s lack of response and lack of care to their people and the community.”

WHAT’S ON AT NEPTOURS

*CROWN CASINO – MONTHLY* Casino’s bus program with a great BUFFET lunch (all) $40. Only p/p over the age of 18 permitted. Thu 28 Jun (numbers permitting)

MAMMA MIA Princess Theatre Wed 26 Sept (a) $140 (p/s) $130 4 WEEKS ONLY

PHILLIP ISLAND TOUR THE MELBOURNE Churchill Island, Koala AQUARIUM Sanctuary, Penguin Parade Tue 10 Jul Tue 9 Oct (a) $70 (p) $60 (c) $55 (a) $95 (p) $75 (c) $70

QUEEN VIC MARKET Tue 14 Aug - All $35

REHAU Heritage Double Hung Windows Now Available

SCHOOL OF ROCK Her Majesty’s Theatre from Wed 7 Nov (a) $140 (p/s) $130

VIKINGS: BEYOND THE LEGEND Melbourne Museum EVITA – THE MUSICAL with Tina Arena Tue 21 Aug from Wed 12 Dec (a) $85 (p/s) $80 (a) $140 (p/s) $130

Neptours

Don’t sign until you’ve seen Living Design Double Glazing

Cool Gray 11 PMS 368

Non Flammable - BAL29 All Products Australian Made in our factory white

PMS 368 All Products Internally Glazed as Standard

Phone: 5981 1277

Maintenance Free (No Painting ever) Non Corrosive Cyclone Rated/Weatherproof Eliminate Draughts Energy Efficiency

✓ Immediate access to Bond & Rent ✓ Move into that property now ✓ Fast prompt assistance ✓ Easy terms and conditions ✓ No upfront fees and charges ✓ Pre approval before finding a property ✓ We can assist with transfer of bonds between properties

WE CAN ASSIST YOU WITH IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO BOND AND RENT

REHAU is a global leader in the UPVC window technology market. They supply High Weather Formula Window/Door frames– specifically designed for Australian conditions. We are a 5 star accredited REHAU manufacturer & Installer based on the Mornington Peninsula (REHAU quality assurance program).

Noise Reduction Sustainability Fully Welded Frames Affordable Dust Proofing 10 Year Unconditional Guarantee Locally Owned & Operated

For a NO OBLIGATION free quote call 5909-8040 or Kim 0412 221 767 Factory showroom open to the public at Factory 1, 7 Lyall St, Hastings We welcome visitors to our factory where you can view our windows and doors being manufactured or view our extensive range of affordable UPVC Double Glazed Windows and Doors.

www.bondassist.com.au

Quote $3000 Temp -18° % = $2460 Order same day and receive

a further 10% OFF NEW QUOTE

$2214

We come to you Function Design Quality

Peninsula &Curtains Blinds

5975 4665 www.peninsulacurtains.com.au

✆1300 554 470

2-4 Chelsea Rd, Chelsea VIC 3196 Fax: 03 9776 2929 Email: info@bondassist.com.au

Todays Temperature is your Discount!

Enhanced Security

www.neptours.com.au

...Don’t miss securing that wanted property

Hurry for June only All measure & quotes will be discounted by the Days Highest Temperature

www.livingdesigndoubleglazing.com.au

Take advantage of our shop at home service or visit our showroom at 51 Yuilles Rd, Mornington 3931 Western Port News

19 June 2018

PAGE 15

WHAT’S NEW...

Airport opens up for Open Day PENINSULA Aero Club is hosting an open day for members of the public to visit and view some rare and exciting aircraft that participated in the highly successful recent air show, from noon Saturday 23 June. The Aero Club will be donating a record amount of air show proceeds to community groups during the day, continuing a tradition started almost 50 years ago when their first Air Show was held to raise funds for the world’s first fully equipped helicopter air ambulance, ‘The Angel of Mercy’ that initially operated from Tyabb. All air shows since have benefited the local community groups. Air show Volunteers, PAC members, sponsors and the local community are invited to this open day to visit and have the opportunity to talk with the aircraft owners and pilots. Some of these aircraft may even fly on the day. There will be a free sausage sizzle from noon.

Eyes on the skies: Some of the 2018 Air Show crowd.

Hastings RSL

26 King Street, Hastings PH 5979 1753 Fax: 5979 2836 Email: hastrsl@tpg.com.au HOURS: NOW OPEN EVERYDAY FROM 3PM

UPCOMING EVENTS Bingo - Every Wednesday Eyes Down - 12.30pm

RSL FUNCTIONS The RSL club is available for HIRE for that SPECIAL FUNCTION

1066 Club – every Thursday 10.00am – 3.00pm

(Except for 1st Thursday of the month)

Thursday 6.30 Service

Have your say Draft The Pillars Mount Martha Long Term Management Plan You’re invited to provide comments on Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Draft The Pillars Mount Martha Long Term Management Plan. The Plan was developed in consultation with DELWP, Parks Victoria, Bunurong Land Council, Victoria Police, VicRoads, Ambulance Victoria, Mt Martha CFA, Mt Martha LSC, Life Saving Victoria and the community. It focuses on the long-term management of The Pillars and identifies options and actions to manage visitation at the site, and to protect the cultural and environmental values.

Parma, Chips & Salad $15.00 - One Free Beer, Wine or Softdrink Children $8.00 with a Free Softdrink

Friday Night Raffles/Meals 2 course meals $12.00 per person. Raffles drawn at 7:30pm PAGE 16

Western Port News 19 June 2018

For more information mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay

Have your say Online mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay In person Hard copies are available at the Shire’s offices in Rosebud, Mornington, Hastings and Somerville. In writing Attention: Jeska Dee Re: The Pillars Mount Martha Long Term Management Plan Mornington Peninsula Shire Private Bag 1000, Rosebud VIC 3939

Community consultation closes Sunday 15 July.

Western Port

property

THE MAIN EVENT PAGE 3 TUESDAY, 19 JUNE 2018

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

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

$ 1 8 0 , 0 0 0 u Kitchen and separate dining u Large lounge u Bathroom and Euro laundry u Two bedrooms with BIR’s u Single lock-up garage u Air-conditioning

$ 2 0 0 , 0 0 0

UNDER ACT R T N O C

u Open plan kitchen u Sep. bathroom and laundry u Sep. meals area & lounge u Air-conditioning u Two bedrooms with BIR’s u Single garage

$ 2 5 5 , 0 0 0

UNDER ACT R T N O C

u Huge kitchen & dining area u large lounge u Air conditioning

u Two bedrooms u European laundry u Garage with roller door

u u u

$ 1 9 0 , 0 0 0

SOLD

Open plan living u Formal lounge Two bedrooms with BIR’s u Modern kitchen u Single carport Quality bathroom

$ 2 3 8 , 0 0 0

UNDER CT A R T N CO

u Huge open lounge u Modern kitchen u Dining area with bay windows u Large verandah u Two bedrooms with BIR’s u Single garage

$ 3 0 5 , 0 0 0

NEW

u Two bedrooms with BIR u Dining area with bay window u Separate study u Kitchen with bench space u Open plan living u Entertaining area with deck

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

Tuesday, 19 June 2018

WESTERN PORT NEWS

Page 2

ON THE COVER

//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

SHEER OPULENCE ON MOUNT ELIZAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GOLDEN MILE A FIRST class entertainer with opulent inclusions galore, this spectacular double-storey home with impressive swimming pool delivers an envious lifestyle walking distance to a fine selection of schools and Canadian Bay Beach. Across a staggering 418 square metres you are treated to four incredible living zones each with a distinct modern aesthetic. A home theatre room has polished concrete floor tiles and along the main wall is a length of storage cupboards. The tiling continues into the spectacular main family zone incorporating a long dining space that will comfortable seat ten, and to either side is a lounge area and the incredible kitchen showcasing an enormous stone-topped island bench. Complete with dishwasher and on-trend tap ware, the kitchen also boasts two Blanco ovens and a butlers pantry. To the back corner is a formal lounge, and opening from the dining space is the lavish alfresco deck with mains gas barbecue and an outdoor kitchen for exceptional pool side entertaining. The beautiful pool is securely fenced behind glass balustrades and has paving on all sides to really soak up the summer sun. Set at the front of the home is the large master bedroom featuring an ensuite with frameless glass double shower and his and hers walk-in robes; whilst upstairs is a guest bedroom, also with ensuite, and three more excellent bedrooms that share a third bathroom. The top floor also encompasses a handy study nook and the fourth living area that ensures that every member of the family gets their own bit of space. The expansive 1666 square metre block has a slight rise at the front which gives the home a grand and imposing street presence, however the majority of the block is quite flat and is adorned with landscaped gardens and neat lawns. Still under builders warranty, this spectacular property has a four-car garage with rear roller door.n

HOME ESSENTIALS

ADDRESS: 6 Glen Shian Lane, MOUNT ELIZA FOR SALE $2,900,000 DESCRIPTION: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 car AGENT: Ben Crowder 0407 557 758, Community Real Estate, 7/20-22 Ranelagh Drive, Mount Eliza, 9708 8667 mpnews.com.au

Tuesday, 19 June 2018

WESTERN PORT NEWS

Page 3

$660,000 - $720,000

BALNARRING

$1,155,000 - $1,180,000

NE W

LIS TIN

HASTINGS

SPACIOUS & CONTEMPORARY FAMILY HOME • 3 double bedrooms; master with WIR and ensuite • Separate living areas with open plan dining • Kitchen with plenty of bench & cupboard space • Ducted heating and reverse cycle cooling • Outdoor alfresco area

SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

A COASTAL GEM • Open plan living with alfresco poolside dining • 4 bedrooms; master with ensuite • Fully landscaped front & rear with pool side decking • Undercover entertainment area • Double remote garage with plenty of storage • Split system air-conditioning

7 SPRUCE DRIVE

11a AZURE AVENUE

INSPECT SATURDAY 2:15-2:45PM

INSPECT SATURDAY 12:30-1:00PM

$795,000 - $840,000

HASTINGS

$745,000 - $765,000

HASTINGS

0419 955 177

$685,000 - $705,000

UN DE

BALNARRING

DON McKENZIE

CENTRAL CONVENIENCE & PRIVATE SECLUSION • Well presented 3 bedroom home • Expansive open plan living and dining areas • Kitchen with stainless-steel appliances • Master bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe • Established gardens including 2,000 litre water tank • Double garage with rear roller door

WOW – WHAT A HOME! • Open plan kitchen, dining and family room • Extra rumpus room • Outdoor undercover entertainment area • Double garage and single garage • Ducted heating and evaporative cooling • Kitchen with s/steel appliances inc. dishwasher

LARGE FAMILY HOME • A great floor plan with 3 separate living zones • Three bedrooms with BIR’s – master with ensuite • Kitchen with dishwasher • Evaporative cooling and ducted heating • Double garage • Two entertainment areas including a Bali hut

11 AZURE AVENUE

5 JILLIAN PLACE

16 DYLAN DRIVE

INSPECT SATURDAY 12:00-12:30PM

INSPECT SATURDAY 11:30AM - 12:00PM

INSPECT SATURDAY 10:30-11:00AM

SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

DON McKENZIE 0419 955 177

R DE UN CENTRAL BLOCKS- BUY OFF THE PLAN! • Block 1 - 380sqm @ $325,000 • Block 2 - 242sqm @ $295,000 • Block 3 - 343sqm @ $315,000 The purchase of an off the plan 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is also available, contact us for further details.

$315,000 - $345,000

TIN

CRIB POINT

LIS

$470,000 - $485,000

CRIB POINT

$295,000 - $325,000

O FF ER

BITTERN

GOOD SIZE VILLA - QUIET LOCATION

SPACIOUS UNIT!

• Three bedrooms; master with WIR & FES • Open plan kitchen with stainless steel appliances • Impressive undercover outdoor entertaining area • Double garage with internal access to the home • Air conditionng and ducted heating • First home buyers and investors must inspect!

• Two spacious bedrooms with built in robes • Open plan living and dining area • Renovated bathroom • Kitchen with gas cooking & plenty of bench space • Enclosed paved courtyard • Single lock up garage

2448 FRANKSTON FLINDERS ROAD

2/37 LORIMER STREET

1/278 STONY POINT ROAD

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

INSPECT SATURDAY 11:30-12:00PM

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

mpnews.com.au

Tuesday, 19 June 2018

WESTERN PORT NEWS

Page 4

Shop 1/34 High Street, Hastings

5979 8003

www.btre.com.au

BTRE YOU’LL SOON BE HOME

HASTINGS - 18 REID PARADE

$460,000 - $500,000

EW G N TIN LIS

BITTERN - 72 MYERS ROAD

$460,000 - $500,000

EW G N TIN LIS

Inspect Saturday 12:30-1:00pm

‘BUY’ THE SEA SIDE

PERFECT PACKAGE IN CENTRAL BITTERN

Only a stone’s throw from the beautiful Foreshore Reserve and Marina, this immaculate 4 bedroom brick veneer home is set amongst private shady established gardens on a 749m2 block (approx). An updated kitchen features gas cooking, dishwasher and meals area; a generous sized lounge is complimented by authentic polished hardwood flooring. With modern neutral décor throughout, other features of this well presented home include a modern bathroom, quality carpets and blinds, built in robes, gas heating and heat transfer ducts through to bedrooms; plus reverse cycle air-conditioning. Outside, a large covered alfresco area, carport and shed completes the package.

Centrally located in the heart of Bittern, this neat 2 to 3 bedroom home has a fresh décor and oodles of storage features. An open plan living area includes kitchen with gas cook top, electric oven and generous pantry, there is a cosy lounge and dining area that opens to a huge outdoor entertaining area that can be utilised all year round. Other features include gas heating, reverse cycle air conditioning, alarm system and an oversized single lock up garage with remote roller door. Set on a neat 424m2 block with plenty of shedding and rear side entrance for trailer, this property is within walking distance to primary school, shops and transport.

Contact: Wendy Tallon 0419 135 836

HASTINGS

$195,000 - $210,000

CRIB POINT - 20 PARK ROAD

$430,000 - $470,000

LAND Inspect Saturday 11:30am-12:00pm

185 SQM BLOCK IN TOWN CENTRE

GREAT ALL-ROUNDER

With limited land available, this conveniently located block set in the centre of town is available with plans and permits for a 2BR townhouse. Approx 185m2 and set in a quiet street close to foreshore, schools, shopping and transport. This property offers the perfect opportunity for retirees, investors or first home owners wanting something new and affordable.

Your peaceful lifestyle is assured in this quaint 3 bedroom home set right in the heart of Crib Point. Fresh neutral tones inside complement floating timber floors to an open floor plan featuring a generous lounge with reverse cycle heating and cooling, kitchen with gas cooking and three huge bedrooms all with built in robes. Other features include timber blinds, ceiling fans and external sun blinds. Set on a 531m2 block, outside is an easy care garden with plenty of room for children and pets, a single carport, garden shed, secure fencing and excellent access to the rear of the property. With a current tenancy in place, this property will suit both first home owners and investors.

Contact: Wendy Tallon 0419 135 836

HASTINGS

$475,000 - $515,000

CO UN N DE TR R AC T

$600,000 - $650,000

CO UN N DE TR R AC T

BITTERN

$1,950,000 - $2,145,000

HASTINGS

$680,000 - $740,000

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES

KINFAUNS WITH THE LOT!

CONTEMPORARY CONVENIENCE

Set back behind a high picket fence this private retreat has a country feel on a 1011m2 block. The immaculate 3 bedroom weatherboard home has a lovely garden outlook from the open plan zone which includes a spacious family lounge with formal dining and a generous kitchen with gas cook top, wall oven & dishwasher.

Situated on approximately 10 acres of slightly undulating grassed land in the prestigious Kinfauns Estate, this single storey home with bay views has been designed with space, luxury and quality in mind. Greeted with opulence as soon as you step into the formal entry, this immaculately presented 60sq home plus 15sq patio has endless inclusions.

A spacious 4BR home set on a 660m2 allotment offering an open floor plan including two living zones, a well built central kitchen with stainless steel appliances & walk in pantry, adjoining dining and family room opening out toa sheltered alfresco area, and zoned towards the front of the home is a formal lounge.

mpnews.com.au

Tuesday, 19 June 2018

WESTERN PORT NEWS

Page 5

AGENTS CHOICE

64 High Street, Hastings 03 5979 2489 www.robertsandgreen.com.au

W NE ING T LIS

INVEST FOR TOMORROW

CRIB POINT 3/240 Stony Point Road PERFECT START IN A PRIZED POSITION- Encapsulated within the tranquil surrounds of a boutique block of only four units, this lovely residence presents an exceptional lifestyle opportunity, or an astute investment in an area of consistently strong rental demand. Two bedrooms; large master bedroom with walk-in-robe and semi-ensuite. Modern kitchen offers a Dishlex dishwasher, gas cooktop and electric oven. n Spacious lounge room with ceiling fan. n Ducted heating and split system heating & cooling. n Single garage. n Generous courtyard and low-maintenance landscaping. n n

For Sale: $399,950 Inspect: Saturday 12:00-12:30pm

Bed

Bath

AN ideal auction opportunity for any first home buyer or investor awaits in this sensational Mornington home, where bus transport, parkland and Bentons Square shopping are just moments away. Ready for a makeover, there is a great opportunity here to get straight in and value add to this solid, three-bedroom brick veneer home. A spacious open plan lounge and dining area has air-conditioning and the neat kitchen has an adjoining casual meals zone that opens out to a brick paved courtyard with under cover parking for a trailer. The main bedroom has an ensuite and walk-in robe, with the main bathroom featuring a separate shower and bath tub. The double garage under roof line has a rear roller door through to the courtyard. With bricks and mortar always being among the soundest of investments, this property is the ideal addition to any portfolio.n

Car

HOME ESSENTIALS

Lisa Roberts 0488 910 368 Wilma Green 0407 833 996

///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

ADDRESS: 5 Charles Farrar Court, MORNINGTON AUCTION: Saturday 30th June at 1:30pm DESCRIPTION: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, 2 car AGENT: Kayn Luff 0416 265 337 - Conley Luff Real Estate, 188 Main Street, Mornington, 5975 7733

5979 2489 64 High Street, Hastings www.robertsandgreen.com.au

HASTINGS 30 Olivia Way

HASTINGS 8 Gascoyne Court

MODERN DESIGN WITH THREE LIVING ZONES IN A FAMILY FRIENDLY POCKETDesigned and crafted for modern comfort and carefree family living, this spacious residence is the perfect addition to your investment portfolio. Enjoy a lifestyle of comfort and convenience with Western Port Secondary College minutes away, and the town centre & public transport nearby.

PICTURE PERFECT HOME WITH IMMACULATE INTERIORS & GLORIOUS GARDENS Lovely and bright with a sunny aspect and leafy outlooks, this tastefully modernised residence will have instant appeal for downsizers, investors and retirees. It offers a rare sense of peace, tranquillity and seclusion in a prime central setting.

Three bedrooms; enormous master bedroom has walk-in-robe and ensuite. Open plan lounge, dining with kitchen featuring dishwasher. n Side access to the rear yard to safely store a boat or trailer. n Double garage with internal access and easy care landscaping. n Currently tenanted until June 2019.

n n

For Sale: $580,000 - $630,000 Inspect: Saturday 12:00-12:30pm

Bed

Bath

Car

Spacious master bedroom with mirrored built-in-robes. Immaculate galley kitchen consisting of a walk-in pantry and plenty of cupboards. n Generous lounge room offering a ceiling fan and split system heating & cooling. n Anchored by hardwood flooring and a soothing, neutral colour palette throughout. n Side access to a large shed with power and a rear storage room. n Balinese inspired hut is immersed in beautifully landscaped gardens. n

For Sale: $450,000 - $495,000 Inspect: By Appointment

Bed

Bath

Car

Lisa Roberts 0488 910 368 Wilma Green 0407 833 996 mpnews.com.au

Tuesday, 19 June 2018

WESTERN PORT NEWS

Page 6

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The difference between a good price and a great price is a great estate agentâ&#x20AC;?

BED

BATH

CAR

HASTINGS 50 Lomica Drive Contact Agent For Price Open To View Saturday 12-12.30pm n n n n

Beautifully presented three-bedroom home Low maintenance 677m2 (approx.) block Family room Close to schools, shops, the foreshore and transport

Matthew Challenger| 0438 773 627

BED

BATH

CAR

BITTERN 19 Ostend Street $1,150,000 - $1,260,000 n

South Australian Limestone 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home Master bedroom with WIR & FES including a spa bath Tasmanian Ash timber kitchen with butler pantry and ample bench space Evaporative cooling, ducted heating and split-system air conditioning Land size 1.72 acres

Nigel Evans| 0439 540 055

mpnews.com.au

Why list with one, when you can list with all Office: 35 High Street, Hastings

eview.com.au

Tuesday, 19 June 2018

WESTERN PORT NEWS

5979 3000

Page 7

FOR LEASE

Tyabb 16 Peach Grove

Executive Lifestyle Family Home This exciting property set on 2.75 acres features superb formal and casual living zones set beneath vaulted ceilings which flow out to a wraparound verandah. A stunning kitchen has an island bench,

electric cooking, s/steel dishwasher and breakfast bar. Master bedroom with FES, 3 more bedrooms with BIR’s, zoned underfloor heating, air conditioning, ceiling fans and open fireplace.

Hastings 1/1 Herring Street

Home, Shops & Beach

For Lease $750 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

Freshly painted and with brand new carpets throughout a spacious lounge with split system heating & cooling, this home also has a dining room plus well-appointed kitchen with gas cooktop & electric

cooking, dishwasher and ample cabinetry. You have your own driveway to a single garage and front patio. 3BR’s have lots of cupboard space and the main bedroom has air-conditioning. Pets will not be considered.

For Lease $360 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

Hastings 61 Olivia Way

Modern Family Home This home offers two separate living areas, master bedroom with FES & WIR, huge open plan kitchen, living and dining area opening to a massive covered entertainment area and secure yard with huge shed.

Kitchen with s/steel appliances, separate bathroom, toilet and laundry. Ducted heating and split system heating and cooling, double garage with rear roller door, massive workshop and outdoor entertainment.

For Lease $430 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 9 Laurel Court

Dream lifestyle! Well presented 3BR home close to High Street. This very neat home consists of separate lounge with polished wood floors, a spacious kitchen with freestanding gas oven and plenty of cupboard space.

Separate bathroom, toilet and laundry, additional features are a second living room or rear sun room, gas heating, well presented gardens and a single lockup garage and a carport.

For Lease $350 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 Jason, Liane, Kristy or Mellissa on 5970 7333 for all your property management needs, to them it’s not just a job it’s a passion. hastings.harcourts.com.au mpnews.com.au

Tuesday, 19 June 2018

WESTERN PORT NEWS

Page 8

AUCTION

Mornington 105 Beleura Hill Road

Potential Plus In A Prized Location! Imagine yourself just a short walk to beautiful Mills Beach, the Mornington Country Golf Club and the vibrant café scene on Main Street. That could be a reality for one lucky family or individual. Located on the beachside of Mornington and a stones’ throw from local shops, transport and just a 10-minute walk to Mornington Primary & Secondary schools this character-filled home is sure to appeal to a wide range of buyers and investors. Filled with an abundance of potential, this original brick home sits upon a generous 872sqm (Approx) block in the highly prized Beleura Hill area. With scope to update (STCA) the property features a light, bright and inviting main living area with gas heater, separate dining room and kitchen with room to add your own touches. Comprising of 3 generous bedrooms with built in robes, all serviced by an original and tidy full family bathroom with separate WC. The backyard is complete with a solid brick, single lock up garage, additional garden shedding and fruit tree’s. There is also ample room for off street parking for more vehicles within the property, it presents many opportunities to make the home your own.

Auction

Saturday 23rd June at 2:30pm View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Jason Dowler M 0403 598 754 P 03 5970 7333 jason.dowler@harcourts.com.au Jacqui Robinson M 0409 919 419 P 03 5970 7333 jacqui.robinson@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

somerville.harcourts.com.au mpnews.com.au

Tuesday, 19 June 2018

WESTERN PORT NEWS

Page 9

AUCTION

Balnarring Beach 48 Fauconshawe Street

Auction

Rustic Haven 200m to the Beach

Saturday 7th July at 3:00pm View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au/VMG27646 Malcolm Parkinson M 0421 704 246 P 03 5970 8000 malcolm.parkinson@harcourts.com.au Sue Monaghan M 0400 481 862 P 03 5970 8000 sue.monaghan@harcourts.com.au

4 Bedroom, 2 bathroom rustic retreat in a quiet enclave 200m to the beach. Spacious family home with a mud brick-style rendered faĂ§ade, high ceilings, a renovated kitchen and new spotted gum decking. A 975 sqm (approx) corner allotment with generous off-street parking, 2 street frontages and a native garden. Includes 2 living areas, an alfresco deck and a master suite with his-and-hers mirrored robes and a FES. Other appointments include BIRs, stone kitchen benchtops and a WIP. Remote double garage with internal access, ducted heating, wood heater, split system air-conditioning, solar system, ducted vacuum.

Harcourts Mornington Suite 2/1a Main Street

mornington.harcourts.com.au

2327 Point Nepean Road, RYE

5985 8800 www.jkre.com.au

Y N A IO RD T C TU U A SA IS H T

29 Glen Drive, RYE AUCTION: Saturday 23rd June at 11:00am FABULOUS ELEVATED TIMBER HOME WITH TREE TOP NORTH WEST OUTLOOK Comprising ground floor tiled entry foyer with coat cupboard, leading upstairs to a large open plan living, dining and kitchen area with polished timber floors, mood setting gas log fire and split system opening onto large balcony ideal for entertaining or just to star gaze on a balmy summer night. Three good sized carpeted bedrooms with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, separate family bathroom, 2 toilets and large laundry. Double carport and two secure storage areas under home, completes the picture. A great opportunity to get into the market and located only 1.7km (approx.) to Rye beach and shopping precinct.

Contact Rob Steele 0418 154 024 mpnews.com.au

Tuesday, 19 June 2018

WESTERN PORT NEWS

Page 10

A4 B2 C 42

Mount Martha 10 Windmill Parade Family Contemporary Central Friendly Location Family DesignLiving • • • • •

4 Bedrooms - master with walk-in robe & ensuite Two living area’s, bamboo flooring & ducted heating Covered alfresco plus outdoor spa Double remote garage & gated carport ideal for boat, trailer or van Low maintenance block (607m2) approx

Mandy Castle 0407 855 585

For Sale $890,000-$950,000 $782,000-$860,000 $770,000-$830,000 Inspect OFI or by appointment

A4 B2 C 2

Mount Martha 42 Veda Avenue Family CentralFriendly LocationDesign • • • • •

Boasting space for the growing family with 4 bedrooms, master with ensuite & WIR Kitchen with island bench overlooking the dining & family rooms Perfect for entertaining with covered alfresco and private backyard Dble remote garage with rear roller door PLUS large shed suitable for storage or workshop for a “tradie” Set on a 750m2 approx block close to schools, parks & Benton Square shopping precinct

Mandy Castle 0407 855 585

For Sale $770,000-$830,000 $782,000-$860,000

Inspect OFI or by appointment

Mornington 5976 5900 mpnews.com.au

Bentons Square 5976 8899

jacobsandlowe.com.au Tuesday, 19 June 2018

WESTERN PORT NEWS

Page 11

A3-4 B2 C 2

Safety Beach 25 Portside Way Boutique Living in the Heart of Martha Cove

• • • • •

Craftsman built as new 3-4 bedroom home Sun drenched living areas, 600mm concrete look glazed porcelain tiles Stunning kitchen with butlers pantry & 40mm stone bench tops with waterfall ends Sliding stacker doors open onto undercover outdoor alfresco entertainment area & solar heated I/G pool Ducted heating and cooling, separate study or home office & 24 hour back to base security

Stuart Cox 0417 124 707

For Sale $930,000-$1,020,000 Inspect OFI or by appointment

A4 B2 C 24

Mount Martha 43 Marriott Drive Contemporary Central Location Family Living • • • • •

Great 4BR family home with new carpet throughout Kitchen features gas hotplates, gas oven & dishwasher Full ensuite to main bedroom Ducted heating, evaporative cooling & ducted vacuum Double remote garage with additional space for workshop

John Hanna 0408 374 334

For Sale $782,000-$860,000 $890,000-$950,000 Inspect OFI or by appointment

Mornington 5976 5900 mpnews.com.au

Bentons Square 5976 8899

jacobsandlowe.com.au Tuesday, 19 June 2018

WESTERN PORT NEWS

Page 12

A2 B1 C 2

rosebud 1A Gipps Street First Home Buyers - Investors - Downsizing

• • • • •

Compact, low maintenance block in quiet locale close to bay & shops Comprises 2 bedrooms including huge master bedroom Spacious lounge/dining off generous kitchen, GDH & reverse cycle air con Outside covered deck for all weather entertaining Single garage & extra height carport ideal for caravan or boat

Vivienne Spencer 0409 558 330

For Sale $540,000-$590,000 inspect OFI or by appointment

A3 B2 C 4

balnarring 83 Warrawee Road Room to Move

• • • • •

True family home set on 900m2 allotment 3 generous living areas with choice of heating & cooling options Main bedroom with ensuite and WIR Other 2 bedrooms with built-in robes Excellent shedding, car/boat/caravan accommodation

John Hanna 0408 374 334

For Sale $860,000-$945,000 inspect OFI or by appointment

Mornington 5976 5900 mpnews.com.au

Bentons Square 5976 8899

jacobsandlowe.com.au Tuesday, 19 June 2018

WESTERN PORT NEWS

Page 13

AGENTS CHOICE

RESERVE UNDER $100,000 CROWN ALLOTMENT 10, SECTION A, COAST ROAD FRENCH ISLAND

A remote affordable one acre bush block located opposite foreshore reserve in North West corner of the Island. Road reserve on two sides and 4 Wheel Drive access located approx 500 meters off Coast Road and about 10 kilometers from ferry terminal. A truly secluded spot with near new fencing on two sides with gate in North West corner.

ONE ACRE OPPOSITE FORESHORE

Planning permit available for single dwelling (STGA) and only 1 acre! Perfect for that hidden away holiday shack or camping spot at a price almost anyone can afford! Must be sold on Auction day!

Auction

ONE IN A JILLIAN WHEN size matters and extra rooms are required, this handsome, single-level rendered home will be hard to go past. Open plan in design, this executive home features internal access from a double garage, and from the wide hallway is the main bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe, and a separate study. The true size of the home is revealed when you enter the spectacular open plan kitchen and family room, which even has the added bonus of a separate rumpus room. The kitchen has a large island bench incorporating some storage cupboards, there is a stainless-steel dishwasher and oven, and a handy servery window opens to the excellent, fully-enclosed entertainment area with timber floor. Three more bedrooms with built-in robes share the main bathroom, with other features including ducted heating and evaporative cooling. The home has been recently re-painted throughout and is proudly set on a manageable 700 square metre block.n

Saturday June 30th at 12:30pm at the Agents Office

CENTURY 21 HOMEPORT Phil Bock 0438 497 715 century21.com.au 5979 3555

HOME ESSENTIALS

///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

ADDRESS: 5 Jillian Place HASTINGS FOR SALE: $745,000 - $765,000 DESCRIPTION: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, 3 car INSPECT Saturday 11:30am - 12:00pm AGENT: Don McKenzie 0419 955 177 - Baywest Real Estate, 1/109 High Street, Hastings, 5979 4412

5 Hector Close, BITTERN

4/34 Eramosa Road East, SOMERVILLE

NEW LISTING

Contemporary Family Home

for sale

Situated in the ever-popular suburb of Bittern, this well-designed family home comprises of 4 well-sized bedrooms, openplan living inclusive of rumpus room, family/ meals and a well-appointed kitchen with S/S PRICE appliances, breakfast bar and an amazing INSPECT butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry. Extras include double CONTACT garage with roller-door access to a second garage/workshop, impressive WIR to master, FES with his & her basins, double shower & separate toilet, ducted heating and evaporative cooling.

$750,000 - $800,000 Saturday 12:00-12:30pm Leonie Worrall 0420 979 956

leonie.worrall@stockdaleleggo.com.au

Ultimate Convenient Lifestyle Situated in the heart of the Somerville, this modern unit offers open-plan living, a well-appointed kitchen, 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an undercover outdoor living area. Features include, quality stainless-steel appliances, glass splash backs, ensuite & walk-in robe to master bedroom, ducted heating, double lock-up garage with remote roller door and an open parking space for a boat or caravan.

for sale PRICE

$560,000 - $610,000

INSPECT

Saturday 1:00-1:30pm

CONTACT

Christine Birchmore

stockdaleleggo.com.au/hastings

0434 744 744 christine.birchmore@stockdaleleggo.com.au

stockdaleleggo.com.au/hastings

5979 4177 69 High Street, Hastings mpnews.com.au

Tuesday, 19 June 2018

WESTERN PORT NEWS

Page 14

The Peninsulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leading Commercial & Industrial Agency Auction

ION CT AY AU RID IS F TH *approx.

Friday, June 22 at 12:30pm on-site 12-16 Milgate Drive, Mornington

Prime Office/Warehouse Investment Total Building Area: 1,143sqm* 10 car spaces on title Modern open plan two-level office & Showroom Securely leased to Ballet Makers Australia Pty Ltd trading as Capezio New lease term of five (5) years + five (5) years commencing August 2018 Rental return: $124,800* p.a. plus outgoings and GST Adjacent to some of the largest national tenants incl. Reece Plumbing, Total Tools, Nissan and Audi. Access to major arterials; Peninsula Link, Eastlink and Mornington-Tyabb Road Agents-in-conjunction Lachlan Ferguson 0448 082 112 James Jorgensen 0421 989 012

5925 6005

Tom Crowder 0438 670 300 Jamie Stuart 0412 565 562

4/230 Main St, Mornington 3931

9775 1535

1 Colemans Rd, Carrum Downs 3201

The Peninsulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leading Commercial & Industrial Agency For Sale or Lease

For Lease

Building area: 180m2*

Suitable for Retail or Office

Roller door, power & fenced side/ rear yard

Open plan or partitioned space

Off-street parking

Kitchenette/toilet

Ideal showroom, warehouse/ storage Lease price: $2,000 pcm + outgoings

Affordable rental with excellent lease terms *approx. Tom Crowder 0438 670 300

Sale Price: $500,000 Jamie Stuart 0412 565 562

*approx. Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Building area: 222m2* Warehouse w/ RSD Small office with staff amenities Off-street parking Offering Vacant Possession or for Lease Sale Price:$511,000 + GST Lease Price: $2,000pcm + GST and Outgoings Tom Crowder 0438 670 300

Jamie Stuart 0412 565 562

For Sale

7 & 8/ 1283 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud

6 Cannery Court, Tyabb

2 Shops, 2 Titles to be Sold as One

Storage / Man Caves Sizes range: 95m2- 168m2*

Total area 140m2*

D OL 4S

Secure boutique development Electric Roller Door High clearance, clear-span warehousing Prices starting from: $161,000 + GST

*approx.

Refurbished open plan & partitioned offices Main road exposure Commercial 1 Zone, next to First Choice Liquor & Aldi Sale Price: $693,000

Tom Crowder 0438 670 300

nicholscrowder.com.au mpnews.com.au

Occupy or Invest

Building Area: 46m2*

Great frontage & exposure

Josh Monks 0409 335 179

2/8 Colchester Road, Rosebud

Get Into Main Street

Main Road Factory With Yard

Jamie Stuart 0412 565 562

For Sale or Lease

1/216 Main Street, Mornington

2065 Frankston Flinders Road, Hastings

5925 6005

4/230 Main St, Mornington 3931

*approx. Jamie Stuart 0412 565 562

9775 1535

1 Colemans Rd, Carrum Downs 3201 Tuesday, 19 June 2018

Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

9559 3888

358 South Rd, Moorabbin 3189 WESTERN PORT NEWS

Page 15

THE PENINSULA’S ONLY EXCLUSIVELY COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AGENT

Business Sale- Mornington Peninsula

Forthcoming Auction - 997 Moorooduc Highway, Moorooduc Mornington Peninsula Freehold Investment

No Experience Required Full Training Provided • Iconic 35yr old Mornington Peninsula based wholesale cake and cookie company. • Specialising in a unique blend of old fashioned handmade recipes. • Passionate staff dedicated to making a supreme product. • Loyal retail and consumer following. • Full training provided to ensure a smooth transition

• Large corner site with high exposure • Situated on busy Moorooduc Highway • Two separate tenancies with combined rent of approx. $160,000pa with 3% annual increases • Selling on a 5% yield.

Sale Price: Contact Agent Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Sale Price: $90,000 + SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Business Sale - Mornington Peninsula

For Sale- Mornington

Pool Servicing and Maintenance

McLaren Place Investment

For Sale – Mornington

SOLD

R UNDEER OFF

• Specialising in pool maintenance & repairs • Servicing the Mornington Peninsula from Patterson Lakes to Portsea. • Strong, loyal clientele base. • Ideal opportunity to be your own boss

• Two SOLD, only one left. • Central Location opposite Centro Mornington • Ideal Superannuation Investment • A-grade tenant with long lease • Lift Access/Balcony

For Sale: $130,000 WIWO Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Sale Price: Contact Agent Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Business Sale - Mornington Peninsula

Fit Out Only Sale – Mornington

Peninsula Based Garden and Property Maintenance

Magnificent Main Street

DR R E A ST DU IC CE ALL D Y

Business Sale - Mornington

How Does Your Restaurant Look Here? • Long Term Lease till 2035 • New entry to Mornington Cinema • Exceptional Fitout • Ready for you to make your mark

Sale Price: $150,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 Alisha Maestrale 0400 700 169

For Lease or Sale - Mornington

• Well established garden maintenance and lawn mowing business • Business has a regular customer base of approx 80 customers including 16 Body Corporates. • Good profits and low overheads • Excellent opportunity for gardener/ handyman looking for a start-up business. • Current owner happy to assist with a smooth transition if needed

Sale Price: $90,000 WIWO Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Fit-Out Price: $80,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

For Sale - Hastings

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

Sale Price: $350,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

For Sale or Lease - Mornington

Business Sale- Mornington

DR R E A ST DU IC CE ALL D Y

U OF NDE FE R R

• Located in the heart of Main Street • Fantastic fit out with quality fittings • 120sqm approx. with excellent street frontage • Rear access with carparking • New Lease available • FIT OUT ONLY

Blamey Place Storage Space

• Smack in the middle of Mornington CBD • Drive your car directly to Storage unit door • Park and unload from your own loading bay • Approx 7.5mx2.3m with high ceiling

Sale Price: $69,950/ Lease Price $480pcm+GST Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 Alisha Maestrale 0400 700 169

For Lease - Rosebud

For Lease – Sorrento

Fine Food Café at a Fine Price

• Long established Italian Cafe situated just off Main Street • Lease includes 2 Bedroom Residence • Indoor /Outdoor venue • Warm and welcoming atmosphere with loyal clientele

Sale Price: $150,000 WIWO Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Properties For Lease OFFICES FOR LEASE (Mornington unless specified) From $195pw

2/10 Blamey Place - varying sizes 6/356 Main Street - 105sqm 11 Railway Grove – Varying sizes 4/15 Carbine Way - From 12sqm Suite 2, Level 3/28 Main Street -14sqm

$2,950pcm+GST+OG Price On Application From $750pcm+GST $1,300pcm+GST+SF $235pw + GST

1/26 McLaren Place - 10sqm

Blamey Place Suites • Beautiful brand new office fit out • Entry and exit off Main St and Blamey Place • 11 spacious suites, reception area and boardroom • Suitable for medical or professional firm • Can be leased to individual tenants

Contact agent for details Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

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

Ocean Beach Rd Sorrento

Retail Space Opposite Beach

SHOPS FOR LEASE (Mornington unless specified)

• Located in the prestigious Salt Apartments in Sorrento • Brand new retail shop of approx. 72sqm • Split System Heating/Air conditioner and balcony • Allocated car space with storage cage.

• Retail Space of approx.180sqm • Ideally located in high foot traffic area • Toilet, Kitchenette and small office area • Attractive lease package available.

Lease Price: $2,700pcm+GST+OG each Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 Alisha Maestrale 0400 700 169

Lease Price: $3,330pcm+GST+OG Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

www.kevinwrightre.com.au

897 Pt Nepean Road Rosebud – 180sqm

$3,330pcm+GST+OG

Main Street - 210sqm

$5,500pcm+GST+OG

68-74 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento

$2,700pcm+GST+OG

STORAGE (Mornington unless specified) 18/10 Blamey Place – 17.5sqm

$480pcm+GST

1/26 McLaren Place, Mornington VIC 3931 Tuesday, 19 June 2018

WESTERN PORT NEWS

Page 16

WHY DO YOUNEED NEED WHY DO YOU WHY DO YOU NEED GUTTER PROTECTION? GUTTER PROTECTION?

GUTTER PROTECTION? Before

20% OFF!

100% SUCCESS RATE

PLUS FREE SPECIAL GUTTER CLEAN Before After WINTER • Stop gutters from pre-maturely rusting WITH EVERY • No more mud in your OFFER* Before After INSTALLATION Never climb ladders again gutters 100% SUCCESS• RATE

• Stops back flooding of rainwater into roo • Stop gutters from pre-maturely rusting • No more mud in your 100% SUCCESS RATE • Protect your most valued cavities & eaves

• Never climb ladders again gutters StopGUTTERS gutters from pre-maturely rusting – your • •STOP FROM PREMATURELY RUSTING • investment No more mud in your home, No more overflowing gutters therefore pr • •Stops back flooding of rainwater into roof • NEVER CLIMB LADDERS AGAIN • Protect your most valued • Never climb ladders gutters cavities eaves water& again damage to foundations and the str your building • STOPS BACK FLOODING RAINWATER INTO ROOF investment – your home, • Stops back flooding ofOF rainwater into rooftherefore • No more overflowing gutters prevents integrity of your home • Protect your most valued CAVITIES &&EAVES cavities eaves water damage to foundations and the structural your building • Gutters stay clean investment – your home,– no • •NO MORE OVERFLOWING GUTTERS THEREFORE PREVENTS • Collect clean rainwater for re-use integrity of gutters your home No more overflowing therefore prevents WATER TO FOUNDATIONS AND THE STRUCTURAL Gutters stay clean – no more cleaning waterDAMAGE damage to foundations and the structural your •building Collect clean rainwater for re-use INTEGRITY•OF YOUR HOME Ember integrity of•your home protect for bushfire prone areas more cleaning CLEAN RAINWATER FOR RE-USEprone areas • Ember protect for bushfire Gutters stay clean – no •• Save money and time•• •COLLECT • Fire retarded product conforms to AS395 Collect clean rainwater for re-use FOR BUSHFIRE PRONE AREASto AS3959-2009 Save money and time EMBER PROTECT • Fire retarded product conforms more• cleaning Ember protect for bushfire prone areas • •FIRE RETARDANT PRODUCT CONFORMS TO AS3959-2009 from cleaning Bird vermin proofing from cleaning • •Bird andand vermin proofing • Save money and time FireAND retarded product conforms to AS3959-2009 • •BIRD VERMIN PROOFING • •Possum proofing Possum proofing • •POSSUM from cleaning Bird andPROOFING vermin proofing Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

Tile roof

Tile valley

Corrugated roof

Corrugated valley

• Possum proofing

Trim deck

CALL US NOW CALL NOW FOR A FREE MEASUREUS AND QUOTE CALL NOW FORUS A FREE MEASURE AND QU

Deck valley

0431 239 512 0431 239 512 0431 239 51 www.cprgutterprotection.com.au FOR A FREE MEASURE AND QUOTE

100% Australian Owned and Operated with over 20 years experience

* Valid Until 1/7/18

20 YEAR

MEMBER

www.cprgutterprotection.com.au

www.cprgutterprotection.com.au www.cprgutterprotection.com.au Tile roof Tile valley Western Port News

19 June 2018

PAGE 33

NEWS DESK

Wind, waves create a pierside attraction STORMY weather late last week again made Mornington Harbour a main attraction. As wind-whipped waves spent their energy against the outside of the pier walkers dodged the spray and boats were safely secured on the lee side. The small jetty opposite the yacht club was snug enough for a fisherman who shared his catch with an opportunistic cormorant. Pictures: Yanni (top left) and Gary Sissons

Have your say Draft Pedestrian Access Strategy You’re invited to provide comments on Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Draft Pedestrian Access Strategy. The Strategy has been developed to improve the connectivity and

integration of the Shire’s path network where identified, whilst also focusing on the pedestrian experience of walking. Community consultation closes 5pm, Friday 20 July 2018.

Have your say Attend a drop in session: Balnarring Community Hall Wednesday 20 June, 4 – 6pm Rosebud Memorial Hall Monday 25 June, 4 – 6pm Rye Civic Hall Monday 2 July, 4 – 6pm Mornington Park Pavilion Tuesday 10 July, 4 – 6pm

In person Hard copies are available at the Shire’s offices in Rosebud, Mornington, Hastings and Somerville.

Take a Break for Cancer this May & June to support your local cancer services at Frankston & Rosebud Hospitals. Raise funds so that everyone has access to fast diagnosis, fast treatment, and the care and support they need, close to home.

Get involved today: • Host a Fundraiser • Donate • Join events across the Peninsula

In writing Attention: Ram Kamalanandan Re: Draft Pedestrian Access Strategy Mornington Peninsula Shire Private Bag 1000, Rosebud VIC 3939

Online mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay

www.takeabreakforcancer.org.au Proudly supported by

For more information mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay

PAGE 34

Western Port News 19 June 2018

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

Ways to end the Barkly gridlock In regard to Graeme Willaton’s letter “Seagulls take their turns at the crossing” (The News 12/6/18), there are smart people who look before they step onto crossings; fools who don’t; and, a very rare type of pedestrian who endeavours to keep the traffic flowing even if it means waiting a whole second to let a car proceed, instead of racing it to get right of way. Every time a considerate pedestrian does this, the world’s and that pedestrian’s carbon footprint is reduced. The smart pedestrian might look and then decide to hurry onto the crossing just as another pedestrian is about to step off it, and such a shuttle relay can continue for over a minute, causing major traffic jams, especially on Wednesdays (Mornington market days). These smart pedestrians may know their kerb drill but they are inconsiderate. Pedestrians do not have a God-given right to hold up traffic and I’d like to know which dill is responsible for the raised pedestrian crossings near the Barkly street and Main Street roundabout which so effectively foster such a false belief that a few weeks ago a fire truck rushing to an emergency had to mount the roundabout to squeeze through the gridlocked intersection. A few years ago, consultants conducted a survey in Main Street for Mornington Peninsula Shire, seeking ideas for improvements at Mornington. I suggested signs promoting considerate use of crossings. If that suggestion had been adopted I might not be writing this letter. To prevent a death or the destruction of a building by fire because of this often gridlocked roundabout, council should install signs instructing pedestrians to give right of way to cars about to exit the roundabout over the crossings until the raised crossings are replaced by normal crossings with refuge islands halfway across. Ray Gibb, Rosebud

Gulls that care Until “Seagulls take their turn at the crossing” (Letters 12/6/18) my impression of them, what with the Shire Hall beach gull gang which swoops and screams at me if I try to swim on a winter’s day; the Mothers Beach sunbather’s group who I’ve seen practicing specific yoga poses (Warrior Three with one leg parallel to the sand and their birdy spine lengthening out behind them); and the SHGG’s cousins on Main Street who I thought were trying to kill me for hierarchy purposes, has consisted of two things: fear and shame. Fear for my life and shame that I am not the animal lover I thought I was. Did you know of the void in space, unexplained by physics, that exists albeit haphazardly but directly 15 metres above my face? Seagulls can bomb dive out of it at any given moment. And until Graeme Willaton’s letter, their choosing to do so struck me as a little odd. Ahh, the gull of the sea, haunting me as I mind my business crossing the street. Oh Sir Willaton you’re right though; I’ve been a fool. They are warning me “Don’t cross here, you’re going to get yourself knocked out”. “Cross at the crossing” they must mean when they squawk strips off me. But, why are they so infuriated when I try to ice my muscles on a cold day? Their bright orange sticks-for-legs might be telling. Obviously without insulating muscle and fat they would assume exposure at such temperatures and have been chasing me off the beach as a kind gesture towards health. As good as a hug I say. This is what it sounds like when gull’s cry. Thank you good Samaritans. Bonnie Anderson, Mornington

Unanswered questions Attending an information session by Kawasaki [in relation to its planned hydrogen gas to liquid plant at Hastings], organised by our local MP, I learned something very interesting. After the presentation a spokesperson informed us that the [brown] coal to hydrogen test program was to hopefully prove the viability of the venture from start to end. But sadly, after many questions about the car-

bon capture part of the venture, it was revealed that this part of the process would not be tested. After further questions it was revealed that the whole carbon sequestration process was investigated by the state government with help from the federal government at taxpayers expense. It looks as if this whole venture’s commercial success hinges on taxpayers picking up the tab for the most controversial part, the unproven process of carbon sequestration underground offshore from [Gippsland’s] Golden Beach area. Questions about the disposal of the waste from the coal to hydrogen conversion and the composition of this waste could not be answered. I ask, is this really a venture we want to encourage as taxpayers? I for one have grave concerns about this when the vagueness of some of the answers to some pertinent questions is taken into account. Rupert Steiner, Balnarring Beach

Fence not needed I write to express my dismay about the sight that greeted me on my return to Mornington recently. A fence is being constructed, much higher than the previous inconspicuous railing, and of thick chain mesh wire, along the Fishermans Beach to Royal Beach area. This is visually ugly as well as unnecessary. If there are reasons for this “development”, no one seems to have been consulted: residents who, like me, have enjoyed walking the path in bushland away from the road, have not; the volunteer foreshore environmental friends group and its Mornington Peninsula Shire coordinator who spends time ensuring that this area is returned to its natural beauty, have not; and it seems that our elected representatives on council have not. In addition, half of the path running between Fishermans Beach and the bowling club has been blocked off completely. Why? Apparently there is to be three kilometres of this ugliness built. This is in contrast to the less intrusive way in which other bayside councils have managed to protect both the environment and its residents. There are a very few points, such as at the Wilsons Road intersection, where the cliff is close to the footpath, and may justify protection. However, this should not be a green light to three kilometres of prison-like fencing. It should be removed now. Dale Halstead, Mornington

Peninsula needs train The Mornington Peninsula’s population is growing steadily year on year, and is conservatively forecast to grow by 14.3 per cent in the next few years. There will be increased demand on all resources, not least on public transport. In Frankston, parking is inadequate and will become worse with increased passenger bottle necks at the station. If the railway could be extended past Frankston and further into the Mornington Peninsula, commuters could park their cars closer to home, or catch buses. We are all aware of the damage inflicted on the environment by car emissions and cars being driven to the city, usually with only the driver as occupant. There are situations where this cannot be avoided, tradesmen and their tools, individuals who for some reason or another cannot use public transport, or people who require their car for the job. The great mass of commuters do not need to use their cars and wouldn’t if public transport was readily available and more convenient. What do we need to do to mobilise our leaders and get this movement happening? Dolly Beaty, Mornington

Helpers thanked My husband and I would to thank the group of people that came to our aid Sunday 10 June on Marine Parade, Hastings after our fall. Your help and concern was amazing and sorry I didn’t take your names to again thank you in person.

VEHICLES lining up to give way to pedestrians at the Main and Barkly streets intersection in Mornington are preventing the free flow of traffic. Picture: Gary Sissons

Charles is recovering very well after a two-day stay in Frankston Hospital, where care and attention was very good. Linda and Charles Mallia, Balnarring

Doom not nigh What a dismal future awaits Kaye Mackay, Rye (“Dead by 2030” Letters 5/6/18). Why would you take any notice of scientists who predict our existence will end in three to seven years unless massive changes occur in our attitudes and behaviour? Everyone know’s that massive changes will not take place in that time frame. Even if we did, do you seriously think India, China and the real polluters will slow down? No way. We might do our little bit, but it won’t make an iota of difference. As for those scientists who predict doom and gloom, I bet they haven’t stopped their superannuation or any other planning for the future. It’s about time they and others who peddle their doom and gloom be made accountable. Peter Clothier, Blairgowrie

New station a start Frankston’s new station is impressive, but it remains a hub with only one spoke - Young Street. It still lacks proper access across the rail line. The pedestrian subway has not changed. However, the new high roofline hints at what the future could look like: an extension of Skyrail into the heart of Frankston. An elevated station would offer much better access for buses, cars and pedestrians from all directions. Wells Street would continue straight across to the Chisholm side. There would be room for a bigger car park and Frankston would have an undivided city centre with a proper transport hub. Ian Ward, Frankston

Power failures Why is no one questioning the federal government’s pumped hydro plans for the Snowy scheme and now Tasmanian hydro? The very fact that The Flat Earth Party are proposing this scheme would suggest that it will benefit coal miners. By all accounts we are facing a peak demand generation capacity shortfall (blackouts) thanks to John Howard steering the Coalition down the climate change denial road in the 1990s, which has led to under investment in new, clean generation projects. Pumped hydro will not increase peak demand generating capacity by a single kilowatt. Spending billions to pump water up mountains must to be the most inefficient and inappropriate proposal to address our immediate electricity supply issues. If the money were spent on geothermal

generation for instance, our peak generation capacity would be increased with clean electricity. If the money were used to build solar farms that super heat salt, which is stored and used as needed (day and night) to generate steam to drive turbines our peak generation would be increased also. With [Prime Minister Malcolm] Turnbull’s plan, when there is low electricity demand, instead of coal-fired generators being wound back, their excess output will be used to pump water back up to the dams where it came from. And there you have it. Increased demand for coalfired electricity which will drive up the price for the consumer. It takes more electricity to pump a given amount of water up a mountain than it can generate on the way down. The other beneficiaries might be the hardy soles who water-ski on the frigid waters of the mountain lakes over the summer. I’m sure they will appreciate any increase in temperature that the now warmer water being returned to the lake might bring. Peter Holt, Somerville

Planning priorities I like [Liberal candidate for Nepean] Russel Joseph (how can you not like some with Joseph in their name?) and think he is an all right guy. However, his suggestion that a Liberal government will “fix” planning problems is a bit misleading when you look at the planning decisions made by Matthew Guy, the current leader of the liberal party in Victoria (“Liberal protection” Letters 12/6/18). The fact is that both parties have lost the plot on planning and do not give two hoots or a holler about our concerns. Too much money from the developers. I will take this opportunity to weigh in on the [municipal] rate capping Issue. The Liberals (and the Greens) have been on a witch hunt on rate capping and have done their best to discredit it through their biased reports and findings in the Legislative Council’s inquiry into rate capping, which is headed by David Davis who would be the Liberal planning minister (scary thought?). The fear is that seeing the minister sets the cap rate and the Liberals are against rate capping, we have to really wonder if they might not, under the leadership of Local Government Minister David Morris, set high rates above the current controls so that councils can “catch up” on the dollars lost under the rate capping of the Labor government? I can speak from a position of authority on the rate capping issue as I was involved heavily during the formation phase and have remained active since. Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach Western Port News

19 June 2018

PAGE 35

PAGE 36

Western Port News 19 June 2018

100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Train station ransacked by teenager Compiled by Brodie Cowburn DURING the night of Tuesday, the 18th, the Frankston railway station goods shed was broken into. On Wednesday morning the railway officials found that the thief had broken open a window, and so gained entrance to the goods shed. The cash drawer had been removed from a table and taken away. Fortunately the shed porter had removed all the cash from the drawer before closing up the shed on the previous night, so that all the thief gained for his trouble was a few official papers of no value and a bottle of ink. The police were notified of the offence, and at about midday on the same day Senior Constable Bray and Constable Ryan arrested a young man named George Vivian, 18 years of age, and charged him with the offence. The cash drawer was recovered by the police where it had been hidden by Vivian. The prisoner was brought before Mr Oates, J.P. on Wednesday, and remanded to appear at the Frankston Court on Monday next 24th. *** IN the 410th casualty list, published on Wednesday evening, appear the names of Privates F. L. Schleebs, Mornington, dangerously wounded; and J. Skidmore, Carrum, wounded. Mr D. P. Cain has received notification of the death from wounds received in France of his nephew, Private Earnest Walter Hargreave, after 3 years service. A sister of the deceased soldier, Nurse Effie Hargreave has been serving in France for some time. *** GREAT regret was expressed on all sides when the news was received of the death in action of Private Romeo who was well known and highly esteemed in Hastings. “Monty” tried unsuccessfully to enlist on four occasions before he was accepted. He was previously wounded in France, was invalided to England but returned again to the firing line. For three years previous to the war he was employed by Mr Cunningham, of Frankston and in that town also his quiet and unassuming manner and gentlemanly qualities made him a general favorite. Heartfelt sympathy is felt for his parents and relatives, who reside here. *** THE death occurred in Tuesday at Highett, of Miss Ollie Bowells daughter of Mrs Bowells, of this town. The deceased young lady had been in indifferent health for some time so that the end was not unexpected. The body was conveyed to Hastings on Wednesday, and was interred in the local cemetery. Heartfelt sympathy is felt for Mrs Bowells in her bereavement. *** AN orchard property of 21 acres consisting of 6½ acres full bearing orchard and 14½ acres virgin land, the property of Mr F. Williams, of Tyabb will be offered by public auction by Messrs Brody and Mason on Saturday next, June 29th. The land has a frontage of 17 chains to the main Hastings-Somerville road, by about 14 chains to O’Neills road, and is about midway between the Tyabb and Somerville railway stations. Full particulars are advertised. *** THE exposure by the Federal Public Accounts Committee of the maladministration which has characterised the works now being carried out at the Flinders and Henderson naval bases has apparently awakened the authorities to a sense of their responsibility. The committee showed that huge sums of money had been practically thrown away as a result of the blunders which had taken place; useless tugs and dredges having been purchased, and in other directions estimates of cost vastly exceeded. One glaring instance of departmental blundering was the purchase of a tug at a cost of £7500 which was found to be absolutely useless for the work for which it was required. The Minister of

Works and Railways is now inviting offers for the purchase of another tug, and it is to be hoped that precautions will be taken to secure value for the money spent on this occasion. The mistake has already involved a loss of nearly £10,000, as £100 a month has had to be paid for the hire of another tug to do the work. In order that the department will know the extent of its liability and not find that its estimate has again been greatly exceeded, tenders are also invited for the supply of steam navvies or shovels. *** A FOOTBALL match will be played this afternoon on the Frankston oval between the locals and a team from Hastings. A good game is expected, and both teams anticipate a victory. *** UNDER the auspices of the W.C.T.U. and I.O.R., Mrs Vaughan, of South Australia, who has been engaged in war work in Englandbefore for some time, will address a meeting to be held in the Frankston Mechanics’, on Tuesday, June 25th. Rev, Tonkin will preside, and musical items, etc. will be given. t *** AT a committee meeting of the Frankston Wattle Club, held on Monday evening, it was decided that the euchre tournament now in progress should end on September 26th, instead of the end of October, as was previously advertised. It was also decided to hold the annual ball on July 26th. The annual meeting will be held on Monday, July 8th, at 8pm sharp. *** THE Frankston Y.P.S.C.E. will hold their annual sale of gifts for the support of the missionary teacher in New Guinea, on Saturday, June 29th, in the Methodist schoolroom. The function will be opened by Rev. E Tonkin at 2.30.p.m., and will be continued during the evening. In the afternoon admission is free, but in the evening a charge of a silver coin will be made. Gifts or donations may be left with Mrs Sherlock, Frankston. *** WE are informed that tickets are selling freely for the concert to be held in the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall on Saturday evening, 6th July. in aid of the funds of the Langwarrin Camp. A splendid programme by Melbourne artists, will be submitted, and should prove highly enjoyable. Miss R. Langley, well known in most concert halls in Melbourne, will appear in several songs at the piano. *** THE annual meeting of the Red Cross Society, held on Wednesday, 12th, was only poorly attended; the same little band of energetic workers who attend every meeting. assembled in the hall, and again undertook the work for the current year. A few gentlemen were present and elected the ladies to their respective positions and recorded hearty thanks and applause when the reports of the work put through by the ladies were read out. *** Our Letter Box. TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—The suggestion of ‘Carry-on” in last week’s issue, that a branch of the Returned Soldiers Association should be formed at Frankston, is to my mind a good one, and one that should appeal to all returned soldiers. But could not those who have not been able to take an active part in the great struggle that is now raging, but who have seen service in other wars, be admitted to the membership of the Association, should it be formed? There are several in this district, situated similarly to myself, who would be only too pleased to be members of such an association, and I feel sure the younger soldiers would not wish to debar us from membership. Wishing the proposal every success. Yours etc., C. W. WOOD. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 22 June 1918

Waxing • Tinting • Facials • Microdermabrasion • Peels Eyelash Extensions • Massage • Deluxe Manicures Pedicures••tinting Acrylic• Nails, waxing • spray Deluxe tans • eyelashes deluxe manicure Bio Sculpture Gel Nails • Shellac • Spray Tans deluxe pedicure • acrylic nails • gel nails • shellac • massage Make-up • Mobile Make-up service available

facials • peels • make-up • microdermabrasion • spray tans • sugaring after

A la Natural Lashes - Full set

$99

We provide weight loss solutions to fit your lifestyle. 30-day money back guarantee *

Winter Special vouchers available Deluxe facial,Gift eye-brow tint Shop High Street,massage Hastings & hot1, 101 rock back

Only $99 Shop 1, 101 High Street, Hastings Phone: 5979 1511

Western Port News

19 June 2018

PAGE 37

PUZZLE ZONE

ACROSS 1. Made cat sound 5. Pounce 7. Sad poem 8. Arm or leg 9. Pleasant 10. Ancient remnant 11. Anomaly 13. Owl’s cry

14. Brutal 18. Unassuming 21. Spur 22. Complied with 24. Become informed 25. Very short skirt 26. Tablet 27. Light push 28. Male red deer

29. Rudder handle DOWN 1. Bed headrests 2. Jewish scholar 3. Denounce 4. Recover (goods) 5. Hanged unlawfully 6. Mooring weights

GOOD NEWS GREAT JOY

12. Price ticket 15. Rescue by helicopter 16. Confounding 17. Enlarges 19. Globe 20. Walking infant 22. Beginning 23. Throw out

Puzzles supplied by Lovatts Publications Pty Ltd www.lovattspuzzles.com See page 43 for solutions.

Expressions of Interest Literacy Advisory Committee This is a great opportunity for community members living on the peninsula, as well as those who have knowledge, expertise or an interest in early years literacy development.

AFTERNOON TEA KID’S ACTIVITIES RESOURCES AVAILABLE

The Committee was established in 2014 to provide a way for the Shire and local community to consult with key stakeholders, seek specialist advice of early year literacy and carry out the Shire’s Literacy Action Plan 2017-2021.

DISPLAYS AND DVDs Applications close Wednesday 4 July 2018.

O�era�on Christ�as Chil� Mornington Peninsula Region Launch New Peninsula Church, 370 Craigie Rd. Mt Martha Saturday 7th July 2.00pm RSVP to Joanne Grant by 2nd July 0475 249 645 or EMAIL: joanne.m.grant@hotmail.com PAGE 38

Western Port News 19 June 2018

Online The EOI form is available at mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay In person EOI application forms are also available to read in hard copy at the Shire’s offices and our Library branches in Rosebud, Mornington, Hastings and Somerville.

In writing EOI forms may be submitted by mail addressed to: Attention: Stephanie Wilson Literacy Advisory Committee EOI Mornington Peninsula Shire Private Bag 1000, Rosebud VIC 3939 Via email stephanie.wilson@mornpen.vic.gov.au

For further information, contact Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Coordinator Libraries Stephanie Wilson 5950 1704

n o u o y e e S ! e c i the SORRENTO FORESHORE welcomes back the brrr-illiant outdoor pop-up ice skating rink this Winter!

23 June - 15 July 2018

(School Holidays)

Open Mon - Wed: 9am - 9pm Open Thurs - Sun: 9am - 10pm Our Sponsors:

Session Times Sessions are held daily on the hour, every hour and run for 45 minutes

Brought to you by:

TICKETS & INFO: www.skatingat.com.au Western Port News

19 June 2018

PAGE 39

THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES

A Hard Act to Swallow By Stuart McCullough I’M hopeless at it. As it happens, my entire family is hopeless at it too. Nevertheless, we soldier on, doing our best in an uncaring world. For years, my secret weakness remained beyond the gaze of others and, as such, there was little to worry about. Now it’s a source of ridicule. Whether it’s medicine or a common-as-muck, garden-variety multi-vitamin, it makes no difference. I simply struggle to get them down. I hate to admit it, but I’m slowly coming to terms with the fact that I cannot do as others can in this important area. I am now willing to declare: I’m a dud when it comes to swallowing pills. My wife doesn’t even need a glass of water. This, to me, is the medicinal equivalent to riding bareback on a butter-smeared thoroughbred while wearing a blindfold and knitting a scarf. She can seemingly swallow pills at will with nary a first, let alone a second thought. For ages, I thought this was a special ability, much like being double-jointed or being read other people’s minds, but no. Turns out, she’s far closer to normal than I am in this respect as – by some margin – most people can swallow a pill when the occasion calls for it. I blame childhood. This time, it’s not just a general position, as it’s directly relevant to my current status as an incapable adult. As kids, we were routinely required to chow down on Vitamin C tablets each day in a bid

to keep scurvy at bay. In this respect, it was a tremendous success as I have remained notably scurvy-free my entire life. A fact I have made clear on my Linked-In profile. But vitamin C tablets were gigantic. Swallowing one would be much like trying to swallow a hubcap. Indeed, these tablets were expressly designed to be chewed rather than swallowed;

a fact borne out by the fact that they mostly tasted alright, unless you made the fatal mistake of brushing your teeth first, in which case they tasted like twelve types of poison. There was nothing worse than being forced to eat a Vitamin C tablet after you brushed your teeth. It was almost enough to make you want to eat an orange instead. Almost.

The decision to give us chewable vitamin tablets has meant that my ability to swallow various medications and tablets is severely underdeveloped. It’s the same for my siblings, none of whom can consume so much as a Panadol without a sizeable run up. For me, this involves drinking several litres of water in the hope that I can slip a tablet in over my lips and it can simply join the stampede down my throat. Very often, this results in a fairly spectacular choking fit and some very pointed observations about my technique. Apparently, I think about it too much. This, I somewhat ironically think, is true of a great many things, of which swallowing tablets is probably the least consequential. Rather than let things happen naturally, I subject them to a level of scrutiny they don’t otherwise deserve. It has all kinds of consequences. Have you ever really thought about your PIN number? Chances are, if you have, that’s the very moment you’ve forgotten it. Sometimes, pure animal instinct is the way to go. My gag reflex is too well developed. As a result there are just too many things I can’t swallow – like a trade war between the US and Canada or the results of this year’s Eurovision contest (if you’re looking for an excuse to slap bizarre trade tariffs on Europe, then Eurovision is probably as good a place to start as any). There’s not a glass of water big enough that’s going to allow me to

believe that Canada is the root of all evil or that doing a tell-all interview on national television is an effective way to stop drawing attention to yourself or that Main Street Mornington is a road that occasionally looks like a car park, rather than the other way round. It’s just too much to believe. We’ve started to take corrective measures. Just last week, we planted citrus trees in the back yard to develop an alternative source of Vitamin C. They look fantastic and I’ll admit I got caught up in the excitement before reality came crashing in. My wife is confident that it’ll work a treat but I have serious doubts. If I can’t swallow a tablet, the chances of swallowing an orange are pretty remote – those things are huge. Everyone has a weak spot. Superman had his Kryptonite. George Michael his Andrew Ridgeley. I can’t swallow anything that’s apparently good for me. I may as well resign myself to that fact and move on. It could be worse. I take comfort in that I have family members who also suffer the same affliction. They too spent their childhoods chewing on Vitamin C tablets. On the plus side, none of them have scurvy either. I should stop now. All this talk of my deficiencies has given me quite a headache. I should lie down. Maybe have a cup of tea – that always helps. But what I won’t do is try and take a tablet. That, of itself, would be another kind of headache altogether. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

Attention Schools, sporting clubs & community groups

Free advertising listings Each month the Western Port News will run a Community Events page, where your school or organisation can promote upcoming events, fund raisers, social events, etc. at no charge. This page is sponsored by the Balnarring & District Bendigo Bank and listings are completely free. Listing should be about 40 words and include event name, date, time & address.

Send your listing to:

Community Events

PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or email communityevents@mpnews.com.au PAGE 40

Western Port News 19 June 2018

networkclassiﬁeds.com.au Trades & Services V

ORBIT PLUMBING

(include your name, address and phone number)

Taps & Toilets, Hot Water, Burst Pipes Gas Fitting, Blocked Drains, Pump Septic Systems, Maintenance Plumbs ing

Mail: Network Classiﬁeds, PO Box 9, Pakenham VIC 3810

** Emergency Plumbing Serv ice **

0447 007 178 www.orb itplu mbi

Local & Friendly Plumber Daniel:

We accept payment by:

LIC: 109028

ng.c om. au

VISA/MASTERCARD/EFTPOS

12333947-LN49-16

(1.5% credit card processing fee applies. Cheques and money orders can be posted in or hand delivered to our local ofﬁce)

Call 1300 666 808

Ask about our discounted ongoing advertising rates and how choosing more newspapers gives your advertising more impact and saves you money...

Trades: 1pm Friday Classiﬁeds: 1pm Friday

tree & stump removals excavator & tower hire firewood & mulch sales fully insured

luke@formulabuild.com.au formulabuild.com.au Luke 0402 467 334

HIGH TREE

Electricians

TREE SERVICE

25%

OFF

THIS MONTH ONLY

FREE QUOTE

Plumbing

Pruning & Removal of Trees & Shrubs Stump Removal Hedges Mulching & Mulch Sales Full Insurance Cover

V 12352678-CG22-17

C1069118-KK3-13

Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Winter Special

0409 14 15 19

Local & Friendly Plumber Daniel:

0447 007 178

LIC: 109028

www.orbitplumbing.com.au

12333947-LN49-16

Find local work with an advert in the

Trades & Services section of Network Classiﬁeds.

Western Port

12378577-RC07-18

** Emergency Plumbing Service **

47 Glendale Ave, Hastings Prices Discounted

5979 3066 7 days till late

SWA11524XB

Garage Sales

Anytime, Any place Get 10% Discount Use code: GSDISCOUNT

rakruyt@aol.com

ORBIT PLUMBING Taps & Toilets, Hot Water, Burst Pipes Gas Fitting, Blocked Drains, Pumps Septic Systems, Maintenance Plumbing

PLACE YOUR GARAGE SALE AD ONLINE

Richard or Daniel Kruyt

www.networkclassiﬁeds.com.au

General Notices

Caravans & Trailers

JAYCO EXPANDA 17FT pop top. 17.56-1 Caravan in excellent condition, serviced and always kept covered. Comes with standard inclusions, roof mounted reverse cycle air con, inner spring mattresses to both ends plus bunk beds that convert to second dinning table, rollout awning with LED strip lighting & 150lt fridge/freezer. extras included are awning walls including windows & doors to back & front walls, Jayco bed end storm /fly covers including 3 layers, fly mesh, clear pvc rain windows & zip down canvas, Fusion stereo with internal & external speakers, drop down jacks, wind up antenna, external gas bayonet, battery, TV bracket & internal 12v p/point. Will also include a Sphere 3kg washing machine in the price (valued at over $300), please note this is not permanently fitted to the caravan. Registration (X03-723). $40,990 neg. For further queries call 0413 140 054

Buy, Rent & Sell in our

section of Network Classiﬁeds.

500

Paradise

SN1090434-PJ37-13

ABN 20 410 687 524

WE PAY YOU UP TO

Adult Services

12388965-SN23-18

Based on the Peninsula Custom new homes and extensions/Intergrated pools/ Steep blocks

Adult Services

Massage Therapists

Real Estate

section of Network Classiﬁeds.

ADVERTISERS, in this section are qualified practitioners and offer non-sexual services.

Your advert can appear in print and online!

Caravans & Trailers

OCR

9798 3364 LMCT 10227

General Classiﬁeds V

For Any Old Car TODAY

Ph Graham 0407 357 927

1239668-FA34-16

Formula Build

Overhanging Trees Pruning / Shaping Tree Removal Hedge Trimming

Mulch For Sale

Auto Services/ Repair

Old Cars Removed

UÊ Õ Ê ÃÕÀ> ViÊ ÛiÀ ÊUÊ7 `Ê ««iÀÉ Õ V }Ê-iÀÛ ViÊ Û> >L i

G6781173AA-dc23Apr

ALL TREE WORK

Builders & Building Services

Use code: EMPDISC www.networkclassiﬁeds.com.au

Tree Lopping/Surgery

CHEAP CHEAP Treesbgone CHEAP UÊ/ÀiiÊEÊ-ÌÕ «Ê,i Û> contact Graeme 0407 353 875

GET 10% DISCOUNT

Motoring

Tree Lopping/Surgery

12371888-ACM08-18

1169932-PB04-15

DEADLINES

l “Loca the ers in Plumb s Paper Local Local for the !” People

Place your vacancy online Anytime, anyplace

12358381-ACM28-17

Phone: 1300 666 808 (Open 8.30-5pm Mon-Fri) Fax: 03 5945 0667 Email: sales@networkclassiﬁeds.com.au

Need New Staff?

From plumbers to pest con trol, carpet cleaning to building services, dry cleaning to computer rep airs, lawn mowing and more, Net work Classifieds has been connec ting local businesses with loca l community with our Trades and Services each week. Speak to our classified team and find out how easy it is to advertise.

12352061-CG20-17

Grow your business with Trades and Services

Positions Vacant

RANGER CARAVAN 19 foot tandem. 2007 model, tare 1700kg, reg (R96-455) July 2018, features queen size bed, large 3 way fridge, electric brakes on all 4 wheels, electric breakaway system, reverse cycle air conditioning, light truck tyres, fully independent suspension, 2 x 9 kg gas bottles, full ensuite shower toilet and vanity, microwave, gas cook top and grill, range hood, extra water storage total - 200ltrs, gas and 240 v hot water service, all lights 12v with 240v inverter, 2 deep cycle batteries, solar panel wired to roof, roll out awning. Many other extras. It is a very comfortable van with all the comforts - only selling due to change in circumstances. $28,000 neg. phone Michael on 0439 838 000.

Motor Vehicles

HOLDEN ASTRA 2004. Vin no: wol694g086661. ln excellent mechanical condition, very clean and tidy. Automatic, air con, 2 airbags, new Kenwood radio. great 1st car or run about, comes with R W C and rego, nothing to spend $3,750.00. Phone: 0407 505 040.

JEEP WRANGLER 2004. Selling my Wrangler due to getting a work vehicle so not being used much anymore. Great car always serviced on time. Heavy duty clutch fitted at 128,000 kms and refurbished rear diff at 130,000 kms. Comes fully serviced with new battery, 4 new tyres and a roadworthy, vin: 1J4F449S94P735691. Also comes with soft top. $9,500. Phone: 0437 005 925.

Place Your Classiﬁed Ads Online

1300 666 808 // sales@networkclassiﬁeds.com.au

networkclassiﬁeds.com.au Western Port News

19 June 2018

PAGE 41

1233007-KC26-16

Placing your classiﬁed advert is so easy...

Trades Business Profile

12390419-DJ25-18

12340946-PB09-17

Deadline

12337429-CG06-17

Employment

scoreboard

WESTERN PORT

Bulldogs bully struggling Rosebud DIVISION ONE

By Brodie Cowburn MORNINGTON put on their most complete display of football for the year, claiming a convincing victory over Rosebud at Alexandra Park on Saturday. The two sides, placed 8th and 9th on the ladder coming into the game, looked evenly matched in the first quarter, with the margin only standing at one point Mornington’s way at the first break. Mornington went on to kick ahead in the second quarter but only went into half-time with a 14-point lead on what was a cold and blustery day. Although the game looked alive up until the main break, things got off to a very bad start for Rosebud in the second half, as their star player Greg Bentley was forced off with a muscle strain. Playing a man down on the interchange bench, Rosebud provided little fight in the second half as Mornington put together their most impressive performance for the year. Holding Rosebud goalless in the second half, Mornington eventually ran out with an encouraging 11.22 (88) to 5.7 (37) win. Head coach Simon Goosey said after the game that he was delighted with how his team had performed. “I was happy with how things panned out today. We’ve been pretty good all year and I’ve been reasonably happy with how we’re going. The big positive today was that we didn’t get any injuries. We had to bring in a couple blokes that were a little bit un-

Tight tussle: Pines managed to get up over a determined Seaford outfit at the weekend. Picture: Andrew Hurst

derdone today, so for us to finish off the game as strong as we did today was really pleasing,” he said. Mornington will travel to take on Frankston Bombers at Baxter Park next Saturday. There were only two other matches for the round in MPNFL Division One, with Sorrento, Frankston YCW,

Frankston Bombers, and Mt Eliza enjoying a bye. One of those matches saw Seaford host Pines at Belvedere Reserve in what would prove to be another difficult day for the bottom-placed Seaford side. All eyes were on Pines’ Aaron Edwards who booted an astonishing 12

goals last time he pulled on the boots for his side. While he only managed to score one goal of his own for the game, his team performed admirably to secure a comfortable victory. Pines stamped their authority on the game with a dominant first quarter and never looked like losing, eventually running out winners over Seaford 8.5

(53) to 12.15 (87). Tim Bongetti scored three goals for Pines and was best on ground in his team’s big win. Seaford will travel to take on Frankston YCW next Saturday, who are also struggling for form having lost four consecutive games. Frankston YCW have now shockingly slipped to 5th on the ladder after Saturday’s results. The final game of the split round pitted 4th place Edithvale-Aspendale against Bonbeach at Regent Park. Bonbeach were the underdog side in this clash but started strong to take a three-goal lead into the first break. Edithvale-Aspendale had been poor in front of goal and quickly recovered to regain control of the contest in the second term. Momentum swung back and forth throughout the day, and with the margin standing at less than two goals Edithvale-Aspendale’s way going into the last quarter, the game looked set to go down to the wire. Despite their continued inaccuracy in front of goal, Edithvale-Aspendale were able to just hold on to claim the win, with the final scoreboard reading Edithvale-Aspendale 10.21 (81) to 11.7 (73) Michael Bussey was among the best for Edithvale-Aspendale’s, booting three goals in a win that sees them jump up to 3rd place on the ladder going into Round 11.

Dromana bounce back after shocking maiden loss DIVISION TWO

By Brodie Cowburn DROMANA bounced back to claim a win this Saturday to avenge their first loss for the year in MPNFL Division Two football last weekend. After going down in a nailbiting six-point loss to Red Hill last Sunday, Dromana were faced with a more comfortable task in Crib Point at Dromana Recreation Reserve on Saturday. On paper, this looked like a complete mismatch, as it pitted top of the ladder Dromana against a Crib Point side that had remained rooted to the bottom of the ladder since Round One. Despite everything pointing to a comfortable Dromana win, Crib Point came flying out of the gates to start the match and even went into the half-time break with a shock six-point lead. After the half-time break, Dromana recovered well from being rattled, and quickly regained the lead and kicked away. Ben Holmes was the man who made his mark on the contest, kicking four goals in the second half and five in total to put the game beyond the reach of a brave Crib Point side. Dromana tightened up their defence and held their lowly opponents to just three behinds in the second half, as they eventually ran out comfortable winners 13.19 (97) to 5.9 (39). Elsewhere at Chelsea Reserve, it was a high profile battle of 2nd vs. 3rd place as Chelsea hosted Karingal at home. With the winner set to claim second spot on the ladder, the stakes were high for this much-anticipated contest.

PAGE 42

Shots fired: Karingal failed to make the most of its chances against Chelsea. Picture: Andrew Hurst

Karingal, who defeated Somerville by a comfortable margin last Sunday, started the game well by registering seven scoring shots to Chelsea’s three, but were so wasteful in front of goal that they actually went into quarter time down by a point, only registering two goals and five behinds for the first term. The Bulls worked hard to wrestle their way back in front at the half-time break, but were still being wasteful in front of goal. After the restart of play, Chelsea came out swinging and worked hard to hold Karingal goalless in the third term, taking a narrow seven-point lead into the last quarter. In the final term, Karingal again had more shots on goal, but again they let their chances go to waste, and were made to pay for their poor form in front of goal.

Western Port News 19 June 2018

Chelsea were just able to hold on to the narrow lead as the final siren sounded, running out victors and claiming the win 9.4 (58) to Karingal’s 7.13 (55). Curtis Bywater was again among Chelsea’s best, registering four goals to take his tally to the year to an impressive 37 from 10 games. He is now placed second in the goalkicking race, two goals ahead of Hastings’ Luke Hewitt. Hastings travelled to take on Pearcedale at Pearcedale Recreation Reserve to take on Pearcedale in what would prove to be an uncompetitive contest. Hastings, who sit 4th on the ladder just two games adrift of top place, were highly fancied coming into the clash are certainly lived up to the expectations.

A five-goal first quarter from Hastings set the tone for the rest of the contest, as they ran away with an easy victory over Pearcedale 10.4 (64) to 19.14 (128). Luke Hewitt again contributed with another four-goal performance while his teammates Paul Rogasch and Grant Masterson also had big days in front of goal, kicking six and five goals respectively. Red Hill continued their excellent run of form when they travelled to take on Somerville away from home. Fresh off a thrilling one-goal win over the undefeated Dromana, Red Hill came into this clash full of confidence but were put on the back foot by a fast-starting Somerville who took a one-point lead into the first break. From that point on, Red Hill were much the better side and dominated

the second term with seven more scoring shots than their opponents. Despite creating more chances, they were wasteful in front of goal, kicking two goals and seven behinds and failing to really punish Somerville. Play got back underway for the second half with Red Hill eight points ahead, and although Somerville fought hard to work their way back into the game, Red Hill’s quality proved too strong. The win certainly didn’t come easy for Red Hill, but when they siren sounded they came away with an important four points, taking the win 11.7 (73) to 12.14 (86). At Lloyd Park, Langwarrin hosted Tyabb in what would prove to be a comfortable game for the home side. Their regular target Jesse Murphy was again in blistering form, as he booted six majors to take his tally for the year to 40, which puts him on top of the league’s goalkicking leaderboard. Tyabb were outclassed all day, as Langwarrin ran our victors 20.8 (128) to 6.5 (41). In the final clash of the weekend, Devon Meadows took on Rye at Glover Reserve in a tense contest. The see-sawing affair saw Rye hold a two-point lead at half-time, but their Devon Meadows opponents proved too strong for them in the second half. Devon Meadows’ Michael Theodoridis was among the best in his side’s winning effort, booting six goals in a 13.5 (83) to 10.10 (70) win.

WESTERN PORT scoreboard

First for Seaford under Morris-Thomas SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie SEAFORD United recorded its second win of the season and its first under senior coach Matt Morris-Thomas when it defeated Noble Park United 3-2 at North Seaford Reserve on Saturday. Harry McCartney reports that Seaford stunned the visitors in the 27th minute when defender Callum Richardson’s acrobatic overhead kick opened the scoring. Three minutes into the second half Dylan Waugh broke past two defenders before slotting the ball past Noble Park United keeper Andrea Stoilovic to make it 2-0. Seaford fans were in raptures in the 72nd minute after Cam Bryden’s clinical side-foot finish made it 3-0. But a Mladen Djuric free kick in the 80th minute caught Seaford keeper Jimmy Zafiriov off guard and dipped just below the crossbar to make it 3-1 and give the visitors some hope. Five minutes later Nemanja Salamandic made it 3-2 which made for a nervous finish but Seaford held on as it strives to get off the foot of the State 3 South-East ladder. Langwarrin edged out visitor Ballarat City in a seven-goal thriller at Lawton Park on Saturday. The 4-3 result was crucial to Langy’s NPL2 status as it sent Gus Macleod’s men 12 points clear of last-placed Nunawading City with the bottom team expected to be relegated to State League ranks. Langy was active on the last day of the NPL transfer window last week clinching the signatures of striker Michael Kariuki and midfielder Brendan Richardson. Kariuki was signed from South Springvale and was the equal top scorer in State 1 South-East while Richardson was signed from Bulleen and is a former Richmond player. Teenage striker Sam Klepac was released but it’s believed that Langy is keen for him to return next season. Ballarat took just two minutes to open the scoring when a slick interpassing move cut a swathe through the heart of the home side’s defence and a low strike from inside the area by Liam Harding gave Langy keeper Robbie Acs no chance. Shaun Romein’s handball inside the area in the 12th minute was converted from the penalty spot by Liam Baxter who sent Ballarat keeper Aaron Romein the wrong way. A world-class goal from Michael Trigger in the 18th minute made it 2-1 as the Ballarat ace struck the ball from

Seaford strikes: Dylan Waugh hit the mark in Seaford United’s 3-2 win over Noble Park United last weekend. Picture: John Punshon

just inside his attacking half after spotting Acs off his line. Macleod wanted more from Mehdi Sarwari who had been isolated in a wide left role so he took over from Baxter in a central role with the Scot switching to the left. In the 30th minute, Baxter floated a free kick to the back post where Langy defender Andy Mclean charged in and headed home to make it 2-2. Kariuki’s simple and effective pass sent John Kuol clear two minutes from the break and he had no problem slotting the ball past the advancing Ballarat keeper to put Langy ahead. There were a couple more twists and turns in this see-sawing contest as Trigger beat the offside trap in the 60th minute and although Luke Burgess did well to get back and tackle the ball looped over Acs’ head and into goal to make it 3-3. The technical area of both sides were busy now but the most effective change was made by Macleod when he brought on teenager Max Boulton whose drive and energy were clearly evident. As was his touch in the 74th minute when Kariuki sent him clear on the left and Boulton’s square ball was tucked away first time by Kuol for what proved to be the winner in a gripping contest. In NPLW news Southern United lost 4-0 away to Geelong Galaxy United on Saturday. These sides last met two months ago and Galaxy won 11-0. Southern’s under-12s continued their outstanding season by hammering Galaxy 7-1 with goals from Emilia Ingles (3), Taylen Wulf (2), Lauren Rhia and

ROUND 12

S U N DAY J U N E 2 4 F RA N KSTO N VS W E R R I B E E P L AY E D AT S KY B US STA D I U M AT 2 . 0 0 P M S AT U R DAY J U N E 2 3 S O U T H E R N S A I N TS VS N T T H U N D E R P L AY E D AT S KY B US STA D I U M AT 1 1 . 1 5 A M

an own goal while the under-14s came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Southern’s goals coming from Holly Wakker and Alex Jones. Southern’s under-16s lost 4-0 while the under-19s lost 2-0. Mornington continued to zero in on second spot in State 1 South-East when it won 2-1 away to Malvern City last weekend. A Keegan Ziada header in the 14th minute put Mornington ahead but Daniel Bowman equalised for the home side in the 30th minute. Mornington had signed 23-year-old Colombian striker Omar Guardiola from New Zealand club Southern United last month and he replaced Ziada in the 68th minute. Guardiola left an indelible impression on spectators and Malvern City keeper Jamie Greygoose with a spectacular bicycle kick in the 78th minute to give the visitors all three points. Mornington senior coach Dale White has had to return to the UK for family reasons and is expected to miss two games. Andy Mason was in charge last weekend and will continue in the role for Saturday’s important away clash with league leader Manningham United. In State 2 South-East news Frankston Pines and Doncaster Rovers drew 1-1 at Monterey Reserve on Saturday. Rovers struck first when James Kalifatidis converted from the penalty spot in the 23rd minute. CJ Hodgson started and finished the move that led to the equaliser in the 59th minute when he drove towards goal on the right then released Iosa Saemo who

F RA N KSTO N FOOTBALL C LU B

squared the ball and Hodgson calmly slotted it home. While Pines earned a point in the fight to avoid relegation State 2 neighbour Peninsula Strikers lost 4-1 at home to title candidate Mazenod last weekend and slumped to last spot on the ladder. Adrian D’Ortenzio (18th, 72nd minutes), Lennon Whewell (3rd) and Jack Haggerty (77th) scored for Mazenod while captain Tommy Hawkins (10th) replied for Strikers. Goalkeeper Chris England (exDandenong Thunder), Wahid Hashimi (from Morwell Pegasus) and former Nunawading defender Basel Bargi made their debuts for Strikers. They are among a host of new signings as club president Trevor Johnston is determined to keep the club in State 2. “We will be super aggressive this week in signing some more players and there is big news to come,” said Johnston. The Centenary Park outfit has also signed South Melbourne striker Naseem Rasekh, central defender David Selan (from Slovenian club NK Velesova), goalkeeper Dilan Mery (Kingston City) and central defender Mohammad Rasuli (Mirboo North). Skye United’s promotion push in State 3 South-East stalled when it lost 2-1 to Brighton at Dendy Park on Saturday. Alex Greatorex capitalised on a defensive error in the first half but Skye United responded 10 minutes later after a nice interpassing move between Billy Painting and Mohamad Elhassan ended with the latter picking out Cam Leopold whose volley made it 1-1. A Brighton counter-attack in the sec-

ond half gave the home side all three points when Digby Mooney found the back of the net. In State 4 South the anticipated influx of new players at Baxter never materialised and senior coach Francis Beck sprang a huge surprise when he started up front in Saturday’s 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Springvale City. Beck was the club’s previous first choice keeper and his last senior match was in 2017. He was substituted in the 61st minute but by then the damage had been done with Springvale leading 3-1 and further goals to Armin Kerla and substitute Zurijet Karic completed the rout. Sandringham’s 2-1 win over Noble Park pushed Baxter into 10th spot in the league and firmly embroiled the club in the relegation dogfight. Somerville Eagles lost 3-1 at home last weekend and now lies fifth in State 5 South. “We came up against a good team but shot ourselves in the foot with our poor start,” Somerville player-coach Dave Greening said. “The second half today showed us when we play well we can compete but gifting teams a two-goal head start is a killer.” Aspendale recorded its biggest win of the State 5 South season when it overran Bunyip District 6-1 at Jack Grut Reserve on Saturday. The Stingrays put this contest to bed by half-time thanks to goals from Ryan Mravljak, Domenic Paul, Alex Taylor-Hirst and a season-first from Sam Timuska-Carr while Bunyip’s sole response came from Vincent Makota in the 26th minute. Matt Corra made it 5-1 three minutes into the second half and Paul notched his brace in the 67th minute. It was Taylor-Hirst’s final match before heading overseas for work reasons. Next weekend’s games: FRIDAY, 8pm: Rowville Eagles v Somerville Eagles (Park Ridge Reserve). SATURDAY 3pm: Manningham Utd Blues v Mornington (Park Avenue Reserve), Frankston Pines v Heatherton Utd (Monterey Reserve), Peninsula Strikers v Brandon Park (Centenary Park), Skye Utd v Monbulk Rangers (Skye Recreation Reserve), Monash Uni v Baxter (Monash University Playing Fields), Casey Panthers v Aspendale (Prospect Hill Reserve). SATURDAY 4.15pm: South Melbourne v Southern Utd (Lakeside Stadium). SATURDAY 7pm: Goulburn Valley Suns v Langwarrin (John McEwen Reserve).

Sudoku and crossword solutions

ROUND 13 S AT U R DAY J U N E 3 0

BY E

CO M E & S U P P O RT T H E D O L P H I N S !

BE PART OF IT!

F R A N KSTO N F O OT B A L L C LU B C n r P l o w m a n P l a ce & Yo u n g S t r e et , Fra n k s t o n 3 1 9 9 P h : 9 7 8 3 7 8 8 8 w w w. f ra n k s to n f c . co m . a u

Western Port News

19 June 2018

PAGE 43

WESTERN PORT scoreboard

Chelsea knock off first Mornington set the goose loose FOOTBALL placed Shepparton BASKETBALL

BIG V Division One competition was headlined by a top of the table clash between Shepparton Gators and Chelsea Gulls this Saturday. The two sides lined up against each other at Shepparton Sports Stadium in a matchup between two sides considered among the favourites to take out the championship at the end of the season. It was a slow start for the Chelsea Gulls though, who found themselves in an uncomfortable position down by 14 points at the conclusion of the first quarter of play. With their backs to the walls, Chelsea showed their quality to fight their way back and whittle back the lead and only found themselves behind by a couple of points going into the final quarter. A final quarter blitz in which Chelsea outscored their opponents by 11 points, the Gulls were able to grind out a hard-fought victory, with the scores finishing Shepparton (83) to Chelsea (91). Corey Standerfer and Matthew Brasser again led from the front for the Gulls, scoring an astonishing 61 points between the two of them to help drag their side over the line. Elsewhere in Division One, Western Port Steelers secured 4th place on the table after a thumping win over the Sunbury Jets. The 11th placed Sunbury Jets went

into their clash at home as underdogs but were helped by their decent record at Boardman Stadium. Western Port Steelers were relentless in their dominating victory with Dylan Travis being the standout performer with 28 points, shooting at 80 per cent. Helped by a handy 36 points by players off the bench, Western Port ran away with an easy victory by a whopping 46 points, Western Port (107) to Sunbury Jets (61). In the Big V Division Two Women’s competition, the Mornington Breakers were faced with the mammoth task off knocking top placed Cragieburn Eagles from their perch and handing them just their second defeat of the season. Despite the odds being stacked against them, Mornington showed they were not to be taken lightly in the first quarter, going into the first break with a five-point lead having put their highly fancied opponents on the back foot. Cragieburn fought back to take the lead from Mornington, but the 8th place Breakers kept within reaching distance of the victory. Mornington Captain Fiona Darnell led from the front with an admirable 13 point performance, but ultimately the Eagles proved just too strong for their brave Mornington opponents. The Mornington Breakers fought valiantly but just fell to Cragieburn with the final scores Mornington (49) to Cragieburn (55).

By Brodie Cowburn MORNINGTON seniors head coach and former champion footballer Simon Goosey turned heads on Saturday afternoon after he was spotted making a surprise return to the field for Mornington’s reserves side. Goosey, now 50 years old, had a legendary playing career in the MPNFL with Mornington, kicking close to 2000 goals over 300 games before turning his attention to coaching. Much to the surprise and delight of the crowd at Alexandra Park, the legendary forward again ran out for his old club in what would prove to be a triumphant return to football. Goosey’s appearance was the result of an injury crisis that has struck Mornington, resulting in a number of coaches having to dust off their old playing boots to lend a hand when needed. “We’ve got seventeen injuries at the moment. I played about half a game just to help out the kids. We’ve got so many injuries and a couple of blokes were crook today so me and another coach had to play,” Goosey said. Despite a successful return to playing football, Goosey was quick to shut down any speculation that he might be a regular fixture on the field going forward. “No that wouldn’t be nice, I’m a bit old,” he said when asked if he would consider a permanent comeback. Goosey, donning number 41, remained firmly in the goal square during his time on the field but managed to boot a couple of goals before leaving the ground at three-quarter time to prepare for coaching the seniors later that day. His two-goal contribution helped the Mornington reserves to a comfortable 75 point win over Rosebud 15.12 (102) to 4.3 (27). Goosey went on to coach his seniors side to a convincing win over Rosebud later in the afternoon.

Legend returns: Simon Goosey pulled his footy boots back on for a one-off appearance for Mornington seniors. Pictured: Supplied

Find out what your home is worth.

com.au

THE PRO PE R TY INSI G HTS SITE

PAGE 44

Western Port News 19 June 2018

$11,999

$8,999

drive away

6 0 p/w

$11,999

drive away

6 0 p/w

drive away

6 0 p/w

$11,999

drive away

3 5 p/w

4 5 p/w

$6,999

drive away

14 SEAT COMMUTER 2010 AUTO FOCUS 2006 LIBERTY SEDAN AUTO GOLF 90,000KM KIA AUTO SPORTAGE Toyota commuter 14 seater 5 speed 2.4 lt manual air conditioned power steering tinted glass new Pirelli tyres drives very well sn8122

Ford focus automatic low k’s dark blue with tinted glass multiple air bags abs power windows aux input traction control EBD alloy wheels air con cruise control sn 8116

Subaru liberty awd automatic luxury sedan full leather int power sunroof 5 star ancap rating with multiple air bags abs brakes EBD climate control cruise control power windows uod342

$18,999

$8,999

$9,999

drive away

9 5 p/w

drive away

4 5 p/w

AUTO DIESEL DUAL CAB HONDA CRV AUTO 2012 mazda 3.2 LT turbo diesel automatic BT-50 dual cab multiple air bags traction control abs brake assist electronic stability hill holder EBD trailer sway air con power windows cruise control aux input Bluetooth 175,000 ks

5 0 p/w

SUZUKI KAZASHI

2010 kazashi automatic sedan 150,000 ks with books fitted with front side and head air bags cruise control abs climate control power windows traction control stability program reg owo 854

$10,999

$11,999

drive away

5 5 p/w

4 0 p/w

MERCEDES E350 DIESEL CAPTIVA LX 7 SEATS

2008 mercedes E350 Avantgarde saloon w211 MY08 finished in black with black leather int trimming features sat nav factory sunroof multiple air bags climate control abs brakes cruise EBD traction control tinted glass electronic stability program hill holder park sensors muti function control screen in cd stacker nine speaker system alloy wheels reg zdk059

2009 turbo diesel holden captive LX fitted with multiple air bags full leather int traction control power windows cruise control abs EBD stability control park sensors climate control tinted glass reg xjb 349

1,550

drive away

6 0 p/w

sold as traded

2011 OUTLANDER

2011 TRITON TRAY

$4,999

$1,100

drive away

$13,999

sold as traded

2 5 p/w

$15,999

drive away

$7,999

2000 mercedes –benze S 500 L top of the range comfort and style featuring amg wheels sunroof rear glass folding blind rear electric seats cooled and heated seats factory sat nav multiple air bags electric stability brake assist traction control abs cruise control park sensors climate control auto levelling suspension tinted glass service books only 140,000km. 1hg3xg

RENTA CAR UT ES &mVA NS fro

$3 5 /day

$10,999

drive away

5 5 p/w

4 0 p/w

SANTA FE TURBO DIESEL MERCEDES S500 LWB MAZDA TRIBUTE LUXURY

Affordable

MITSUBISHI CHALLENGER 4X4 LANCER RALLIART AWD

$2,200

2007 hyundai Santa fe SX CRDi 4x4 wagon automatic with air con abs brakes power windows cruise control traction EBD multiple air bags tinted glass roof racks nudge bar tow pack alloy wheels reg 1cp9zh

6 5 p/w

4 0 p/w

sold as traded

8 0 p/w

drive away

Holden commodore vt wagon automatic air con power windows alloy 2010 falcon G6E turbo intercooled finished in silhouette with black leather int Mitsubishi challenger PA 3.0 petrol automatic 4x4 wagon dual air bags 2008 mitsubishi lancer rallyart awd 2.0lt intercooled turbo hatch 6 speed dual clutch with only 101,000km with books 5 star ancap rating front side and head wheels tow bar cruise control drives good sold as traded no rwc 6 speed automatic front side and head air bags abs cruise traction control EBD cruise control [power windows air conditioned power steering alloy airautomatic rear camera Bluetooth ipod connect tinted glass alloy wheels reg xql107 wheels tow pack alloy bull bar side steps sold as traded no rwc $2100 bags abs brakes ebd traction control electronic stability alarm tow away protection cruise climate control keyless start colour coded body kit with black alloy’s

$9,999

5 0 p/w

FORD GSE TURBO

VT WAGON

$12,999

sold as traded

AUTO RAV 4

$2,100

drive away

7 0 p/w

Toyata rav 4 very clean unit great first car automatic air conditioned power steering power windows cruise control electric mirrors alloy wheels roof racks tinted glass reg pwu806 pension applications welcome

TOYOTA TOWNACE

Mitsubishi outlander LS automatic my11 fitted with abs traction control 2000 toyota townace 5 speed manual air con power steering air bags air bags electronic stability EBD power windows alloy’s aux input done a few k’s but drives and runs very well sold as traded air con cruise control reg yiw019 no rwc $1550

Mitsubishi triton tray back highrider rear toolboxes side steps tow bar air con power steering dual air bags cd player central locking only 97,000 km reg yjz755

C AfroRmS /day $30

$10,999

drive away

2006 honda crv sport update automatic low km 150,000 with books fitted with multiple air bags cruise control abs brakes power windows electronic brake force distribution immobiliser in dash cd stacker air conditioned alloy wheels side steps reg uah899

5 5 p/w

$14,999

drive away

2010 kia sportage automatic awd suv 2.4lt one owner full service history well 2011 vw golf one owner full service history 1.2lt turbo 7 speed automatic trans finished in silver with black int trim 5 star ancap rating appointed with front side and head air bags brake assist abs traction control 7 air bags brake assist abs traction control electronic stability hill holder electronic stability control hill decent and hill holder EBD cruise control air con power windows aux in put Bluetooth alloy’s and side steps reg xxq241 EBD immobiliser air con power windows aux input reg yjb243

FG FALCON LPG

7 SEAT TERRITORY 2009

2004 mazda tribute automatic multiple air bags full leather int power 2008 Ford FG falcon sedan dedicated gas fitted with multiple air bags Ford TS territory SYII factory seven seat optioned with side steps roof racks sunroof tinted glass side steps tow pack power windows alloy wheels abs brakes cruise control EBD power windows engine immobiliser tow pack tinted glass abs cruise power windows multiple air bags traction EBD reverse camera stability control roll over protection zgu328 abs traction control EBD sold as traded no rwc $2200 reg 1ew5rm climate control cd aux socket factory alloy’s reg wvn042

$2,100

$3,999

sold as is

$16,999

drive away

8 5 p/w

2 0 p/w

V8 GRAND CHEROKEE AUTO LOW KM HATCH HILUX DIESEL 4X4 1999 jeep grand limited 4.7lt automatic 4x4 air bags abs brakes EBD full leather trim alloy wheels tow pack side steps drives great $2400 sold as is reg xnf059

Holden astra automatic 5 door hatch only 124,000 k’s air con power steering air bag alloy wheels very clean and tidy great first car rwc and reg 1gr90w

2008 automatic 3.0lt turbo diesel hilux dual cab 4x4 one owner full service history bull bar side steps air bags tow pack cruise control power windows cb radio sn8265

RENT TO OWN AVAILABLE NO FINANCIALS REQUIRED T.A.P Western Port News

19 June 2018

PAGE 45

EXCLUSIVE OFFER!

3 YEARS FREE

SCHEDULED SERVICING

on NEW & DEMO i30 and Kona models!

Simply present this ad to redeem offer

i30

20,990

$ from

Kona with Auto drive away

from

16,990

$ from

drive away

PLUS

Plus $1,000 factory bonus^^

Plus $500 factory bonus^

Accent Sport Auto

26,990

1.1% P.A.

comparison rate+ 20% deposit required

Tucson Trophy Edition Santa Fe 7 Seat Auto

31,990

$ from

drive away

Auto, 17” alloy wheels & leather appointed seats Plus $1,000 factory bonus ~

992 NEPEAN HWY, MORNINGTON 3931 morningtonhyundai.com.au

40,990

$ from

drive away

Plus 1.1% P.A. comparison rate+ 20% deposit required Plus $2,000 factory bonus^^^

8770 1260

All cars must be ordered & delivered between 1st June 2018 and 30th June 2018. A. $20,990 drive away campaign price applies to PD i30 Go 2.0 Petrol Manual model only. ^$500 Factory Bonus applies to all new and demonstrator i30 models (excluding i30N and i30 Trophy). B. $26,990 drive away campaign price applies to Kona Active 2.0 Petrol Automatic model only. ^^$1000 Factory Bonus applies to all new and demonstrator Kona models. +Finance to approved applicants (excludes Government, Rental and Large Fleet Buyers). Finance offer applies to Kona Active models. 1.1% P.A. comparison rate is based on a 5 year secured consumer fixed rate loan of $30,000. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate. Credit Criteria, fees, charges, terms and conditions apply. Maximum finance term of 4 years with a minimum 20% deposit required. Finance applications must be approved and settled by 30/06/2018 Hyundai finance is a registered trademark of Hyundai Motor Company Pty Ltd ABN 58 008 995 588 and is operated under licence by St. George Bank - A Division of Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141 AFSL and Australian Credit Licence 233714. C.$16,990 drive away campaign price applies to Accent Sport Hatch Petrol 1.6 Automatic & Accent Sport Sedan Automatic models only. D. $31,990 driveaway price applies to Tucson Trophy 2.0P Automatic model only with metallic paint. ~$1000 Factory Bonus applies to all new and demonstrator Tucson models. E. $40,990 drive away campaign price applies to Santa Fe DM5 Active 2.4 Petrol 4WD and Santa Fe DM5 ActiveX 3.3 Petrol 2WD models only. ^^^$2000 Factory Bonus applies to all new and demonstrator Santa Fe models only. Offers valid whilst stocks last and excludes govt, fleet and rental buyers. Hyundai reserves the right to change, supersede or extend these offers at its discretion. Metallic and Mica paint are optional extras and are an additional cost. #Applies to i30 and Kona 2.0P & i30 1.6 Diesel models for the first 3 years/45,000km and to i30 and Kona 1.6 Turbo for the first 3 years/30,000km. Eligible vehicles are entitled to free standard scheduled maintenance (i.e. logbook) services at Mornington Hyundai. Terms, conditions & exclusions apply. Ad must be presented to redeem the ’3 Year Free Scheduled Servicing’ offer. Valid whilst stocks last and excludes govt, fleet and rental buyers. See Mornington Hyundai for details. LMCT 11270

PAGE 46

Western Port News 19 June 2018

Western Port News

19 June 2018

PAGE 47

MORNINGTON BMW. YOUR HOME OF BMW ON THE PENINSULA.

Take advantage of extraordinary opportunities with savings across the range of demonstrator vehicles. There has never been a better time to get behind the wheel of an Ultimate Driving Machine at Mornington BMW.

DEMONSTRATORS. Year

Model

Features

Reg

Drive Away*

2017

320i Sedan

M Sport Pack, Comfort Pack, Alpine White/ Black Leather, Auto, Sunroof

1KB9QR

$54,888

2017

220i Convertible

M Sport Pack, Comfort Pack, Black Sapphire/Oyster Leather, Auto

1MA7BY

$59,888

2017

330i Touring

M Sport Pack, Comfort Pack, Alpine White/Black Leather, Auto, Panoramic Glass Sunroof

1KB9QS

$64,888

2017

520i Sedan

Luxury Line, White Metallic/Black Leather, Auto, Glass Sunroof

ATJ997

$86,888

2017

X5 xDrive30d

Innovations Pack, Imperial Blue Metallic/Black Leather, Auto, Heated Front Seats, Panoramic Glass Sunroof

ATK294

$94,888

2017

X5 xDrive30d

M Sport Pack, Innovations Pack, Black Sapphire/White Leather, Auto, Heated Front Seats, Panoramic Glass Sunroof

ATK293

$99,888

2017

630i Gran Turismo

M Sport Pack, Innovations Pack, Bluestone Metallic/Black Leather, Auto, Heated Front & Rear Seats, Panoramic Glass Sunroof

AOU402

$109,888

*Offer applies to vehicles ordered and delivered between 18.06.18 and 30.06.18. While stocks last and cannot be combined with any other offer. Excludes fleet, government and rental buyers. Please consult Mornington BMW for further details. LMCT 7674.

MORNINGTON BMW VALUE SERVICE. Nobody knows your BMW like we do, our highly trained technicians utilise specialist BMW diagnostic equipment and fit only Genuine BMW parts for complete piece of mind. Receive the following for every Oil Service at Mornington BMW: Loan vehicle ~subject to availability

Interior and exterior clean of vehicle

Reset of Service Interval Indicator

55 Point inspection with a full report

Expert replacement of oil filter and engine oil

Collection and delivery of your vehicle ^within a 5km radius

OIL SERVICE PRICING: Models Built Prior to 2013:

Price*

BMW 1 Series & BMW X1

$225

BMW 3 Series & BMW X3

$249

BMW 5 Series & BMW X5

$299

Mornington BMW. 181 Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Mornington. (03) 5970 5970. morningtonbmw.com.au. *Offer applies to vehicles booked in for Oil Service between 18.06.2018 and 30.07.2018. *All service prices exclude BMW M range and models from build year 2014 to 2018 (only include models prior to 2013). BMW Oil Service price includes all specified parts, labour and GST only. Additional costs will apply for additional parts and work. ^Collection and delivery of vehicle is only in a 5km radius of Mornington BMW dealership. ~Loan vehicles are subject to availability at the time of booking. Interior and exterior clean of vehicle includes complimentary wash and vacuum only. Consult Mornington BMW for further information. LMCT 7674.

PAGE 48

Western Port News 19 June 2018