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Endless possibilities CRIB Point Primary School pupils are “counting down the days” until they get to perform at next month’s Victorian State Schools’ Spectacular at Hi Sense arena.

The theme for this year’s show on 16 September is: Anything is Possible.

“The [pupils] have been practicing since February and will perform seven dances,” fundraising co-ordinator Rae McCracken said.

“They practice once a week and have also been part of four group rehearsals with other schools at Officer Secondary College.

“They have just received their costumes and are counting down the days until they get to perform.”

The 13 Crib Point pupils, in years 4-6, are part of a mass dance group which includes 1200 state school pupils from around Victoria. Another 1200 will perform as part of the mass choir.

Performances are at 1pm and 6.30pm. Audiences of 10,000 are expected at each show.

Opinions sought on changes to foreshore Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au PUBLIC comment is being sought for a plan designed to “establish a consistent identity” for the Hastings foreshore from Hodgins Rd in the north to Reid Pde in the south.

Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors are expected to approve the draft Hastings Foreshore Precinct Plan tonight (Tuesday 21 August) and place in on public exhibition for four weeks.

As well as creating a consistent identity, the plan aims to “celebrate” the environment heritage while creating “connections” and support “activity”.

Strategic planner Jeska Dee said

the priority of building the various projects in the plan would be driven by feedback from the public, requirements of the Coastal Management Plan 1959 and finance.

“The projects within the plan will also be then subject to future budget approval from council,” Ms Dee stated in a report to council.

A public meeting will be held to discuss the plan during its four-week exhibition.

As well as planting more trees and improving walking tracks, proposed changes include a “water park”, a sound shell, waterfront promenade, more car parking, extending Hastings Yacht Club, upgrading the boat launching ramp and relocating the Western Port Angling Club.

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The draft mentions “access to potential marina redevelopment (yet to be designed)”.

Ms Dee says the draft plan was drawn up after a “literature review” of seven existing reports – structure plans, management plans, frameworks and strategies – as well as consultation with 21 groups, organisations and government departments.

The Western Port Oberon Association, which runs the Victorian Maritime Centre at Crib Point and wants to relocate to within the area covered by the draft plan, is not listed among the organisations consulted.

The association wants to bring the submarine Otama and the former Port Phillip Sea Pilots’ tender and training vessel the M V Wyuna alongside the

marina’s breakwater as a major tourist attraction.

The association’s website says a “permanent site [for the Otama] has been announced on the outer seawall of the Hastings Marina”.

The website also quotes a 12-year-

old report as estimating the relocated maritime centre would attract 50,000 visitors a year, employ “around 40 people” and have annual revenue of about $4.5 million.

The shire has been contacted for comment.

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NEWS DESK

Peninsula high on animal cruelty list Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula is ranked seventh for animal cruelty reports and 39th on a per capita basis among Victoria’s 79 municipalities, according to a list of hotspots released last week by RSPCA Victoria.

The RSPCA says it received 10,180 cruelty reports across the state in 2016-17 – or around 28 a day. Of these, 321 were concerns about the welfare of animals on the peninsula, which equates to one report for every 483 residents.

The state-wide average is one report for 581 residents.

Reports from the peninsula included 155 relating to animals with insufficient food, water or shelter; 100 relating to hygiene, grooming and housing conditions; 80 of underweight animals; 66 involving sick or injured animals not receiving vet treatment; 37 about animals being beaten or wounded and 34 abandoned animals.

Of 321 reports received on the peninsula 161 involved dogs and puppies; 44 involved cats and kittens and 53 involved horses.

RSPCA Victoria CEO Dr Liz Walker said understanding the rate of cruelty reporting and the different offences in various areas was critical to ensuring that the organisation could direct its education, advocacy and enforcement efforts to places where it was most needed.

“This year, RSPCA Victoria has started working more closely with local councils to understand local animal welfare issues, and to put in place tailored local initiatives to educate owners and better protect animals.”

As in last year’s data, reports in 2016-17 about

animals not receiving basic care far outnumbered all other offences reported.

“It’s disappointing to see that, for the second year, too many animals were reported to us because of concerns about basic issues: food, water, shelter and vet care when they’re sick or injured.

These kinds of problems are so preventable,” Dr Walker said.

“Whether it’s asking family or friends for support, seeking assistance from animal welfare groups, or surrendering animals to be rehomed, we would strongly encourage owners who aren’t keeping up with the basics to seek help to care for their animals.”

“In most cases, concerns reported to us are quickly resolved by our inspectors educating the owner or person in charge of the animals involved, and reminding them of their legal obligations to care for their animals,” Dr Walker said.

“In some cases, a stronger response is needed: a notice to comply, seizing and taking an animal into protective custody, or – when all else fails – prosecuting.”

RSPCA Victoria Inspectors issued 388 notices to comply, 433 advisory letters and 34 warning letters; laid 383 charges against 90 people, and finalised 90 prosecutions, with facts proven in 83 cases (92 per cent success rate).

At the end of the financial year, 56 cases were still before the courts.

Dr Walker said many of the 10,180 reports this year included allegations of multiple offences involving multiple animals. She said not every report resulted in a substantiated offence. Some concerns did not meet the threshold for an offence in Victoria, and others were not substantiated through investigation.

Winning smile: Genevieve Beacom at the Cal Ripken World Series of Baseball in Missouri, US, this month.

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Pitch perfect on world stage SOMERVILLE’S Genevieve Beacom this month achieved her dream of playing in the Cal Ripken World Series of Baseball in Missouri, US. Genevieve became the first female starting pitcher in the 16-year history of the tournament and the first female to make a mixed-gender team playing for Australia.

The Cal Ripken World Series is described as the place “where the world comes to play – the Ripken Way”.

The Year 7 Flinders College student toured Japan with the Victorian Mavericks women’s team in the lead up to the tournament before heading to the US. She had a week’s training with her Australian team mates at Aberdeen, Maryland, playing against Japan, Canada, Korea, Mexico,

Puerto Rico and Kansas at Branson, Missouri.

“She pitched really well, played first base and outfield. She was the first girl to ever be a starting pitcher at the Cal Ripken World Series. As you can imagine we are extremely proud of her achievements,” mum Chrysanne said.

The World Series pits the 10 best teams from the United States and eight international teams: Australia, Canada, Dominican Republic, Japan, Mexico, Republic of Korea, along with New Zealand and Puerto Rico.

Team Japan is currently the four-time defending CRWS champion.

Genevieve, 12, played the summer season as a left-handed pitcher for Cheltenham Baseball Club and was a member of the premiership sides in the under-12s and under-14s.

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Unwanted ‘art’: Graffiti at Mt Martha Primary School is an eyesore and costs a lot to remove, police say.

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School’s unwanted additions MORNINGTON police last week executed four search warrants resulting in six arrests and the laying of 80 graffiti-related charges.

Police recently joined forces with Mornington Peninsula Shire officers to identify those responsible for the graffiti that Acting Senior Sergeant Steven Duffee said was becoming prevalent in

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“But we still need people’s help to identify some of the graffiti,” he said.

“If any of these photographs seem familiar, or you know who has committed these offences, please contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or Mornington police 5970 4900,” he said.

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Shire bungle delays decision on hot springs Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au DEVELOPERS and objectors to a multi-million dollar hot springs and restaurant complex near Rye have been put on hold because of an administrative bungle by Mornington Peninsula Shire.

A planning application for the complex on nearly 15 hectares in Browns Rd, Fingal, was withdrawn from last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planning services committee meeting because objectors were not given enough notice.

The delay will enable them to be present and ask questions when the issue next comes before the committee.

Planning services executive manager David Bergin said the report was pulled â&#x20AC;&#x153;due to an administrative errorâ&#x20AC;?. The item would be on the agenda for the committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4 September meeting.

A report by senior planner Alia Slamet recommended a permit be granted to Hao Yang Australia for the Tea Tree Hot Springs Resort, which includes a restaurant and spa.

Ms Slamet said it had been decided not to hold a meeting between objectors and the developers because it would have been â&#x20AC;&#x153;unlikely to result in resolution between the two partiesâ&#x20AC;?.

The 18 objections received by the shire included the development being inconsistent with the objectives of the Green Wedge zone; a danger of contamination of ground water; increased traffic;

loss of native vegetation and habitat; overdevelopment of the site; and the potential for accommodation to be added later.

The shireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planner said the use was compatible with the site and â&#x20AC;&#x153;satisfactorily respondsâ&#x20AC;? to development regulations covering the Green Wedge zone.

Buildings on the land operate as the Hilltonia Homestead bed and breakfast.

A planning assessment report prepared by consultants GHD and included on last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s committee meeting agenda shows ownership the land was transferred to Hao Yang Australia in March 2013 for $3.5 million.

A since-lapsed permit issued by the shire in October 2007 allowed a 52-room hotel, conference centre, spa and lap pool to be built on the site. Two extensions were subsequently allowed but a third application for more time in 2013 was refused.

The land lies between the northern part of the Moonah Links Resort and the shireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rye landfill. Peninsula Hot Springs is about one kilometre south.

Plans submitted by GHD show a five-winged building (maximum height 10 metres), car parking for 260 vehicles with a 150-car â&#x20AC;&#x153;overflowâ&#x20AC;?, (400 patrons and 60 staff) and a â&#x20AC;&#x153;wellness centreâ&#x20AC;? (spa and hot springs).

The existing Hilltonia buildings will remain and continue to be used.

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A JOINT operation in Langwarrin by police and sheriff’s officers, Saturday 12 August, led to 998 warrants being executed bringing in fines of more than $300,000.

The police, from Somerville Highway Patrol and Frankston and Carrum Downs police stations, set up an automatic number plate recognition site on Cranbourne Rd. Two vehicles were clamped on the spot after their drivers had avoided several opportunities to pay fines or enter into payment plans.

Police dealt with 28 traffic offences, including a drink driver who blew 0.112 per cent – at 9am in the morning.

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Sergeant Peter Martin, of Somerville Highway Patrol, said: “These joint operations are an essential part of our approach to policing and in holding people to account for their actions – outstanding sheriff’s warrants don’t just “go away”.

“Those with warrants outstanding will eventually be dealt with.

I suggest to anyone that may have outstanding fine warrants to contact their local sheriff’s office and make arrangements to enter a payment plan, rather than being dealt with at the roadside.

“And, from a policing point of view, if you don’t have a licence, your car is unregistered or you are impaired by drugs or alcohol, then don’t drive – we may not get you every time, but with our ongoing operations we’ll get you eventually.”

THE rider of a Yamaha R1 sports motorbike performed a “mono” near the Bungower Rd on-ramp on Peninsula Link, Moorooduc, by lifting the front wheel.

After slowing down for the speed camera at Eramosa Rd, he accelerated to 173 kph, 9pm, Thursday 10 August.

Somerville Highway Patrol police manning their radar said the motorcycle then accelerated again to more than 200 kph approaching Golf Links Rd, with the windy weather visibly blowing the bike around.

The 25-year-old rider, of Skye, was intercepted and is expected to be charged on summons with driving at a dangerous speed, improper use (loss of traction of the front wheel), and exceeding 100 kph.

His motorcycle was impounded for 30 days with a release fee of $1032.

Search for driver POLICE are searching for a driver after a series of incidents where a car was driven erratically, causing many collisions in the Frankston area last week.

The purple 2009 Nissan Micra was seen on Ashleigh Avenue and Karingal Drive before travelling along the Peninsula Link and then being abandoned in Baxter, 6.40pm, Monday 14 August.

Police urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au online.

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Reducing conflict: The Kasbach family, of Tyabb, has taken the pledge to eat dinner together as a family each evening. Picture: Supplied

Pledge for family harmony A FAMILY movie night at Shed 11 Youth Centre in Hastings gave families an opportunity to enjoy a night out enjoying pizza, popcorn and a movie.

The Friday 11 August event was part of the Take the Pledge initiative which encourages families to focus on positive and clear communication, spending quality time together and making their home environment more harmonious to reduce family conflict.

Over the next three months Mornington Peninsula Shire is inviting families across the peninsula to Take the Pledge. It can be as simple as eating a weekly meal together as a family or attending a child’s sporting event.

Take the pledge is funded by Mornington Peninsula Shire with the support of Communities That Care Australia and Deakin University.

Details: mornpen.vic.gov.au/ctc

A CLASS of Mornington preschoolers was looking forward to an excursion to Mornington fire station last week – until the visit was cancelled at the last minute by firemen concerned they didn’t have the requisite Working with Children checks.

Leslie Moorhead Preschool had arranged the visit for the four-year-old group to “increase their understanding and sense of community”. But the visit fell foul of laws introduced on 1 August which take a tougher line on the actual wording of the act which aims to protect children from harm.

The episode highlights the added bite of the new requirements which many groups and organisations, such as the CFA, must adhere to when working with youngsters.

The act now requires those needing checks include adults who “work” with children aged 18 or under. The term “work” includes voluntary work, practical training, and paid employment at a job which involves direct contact.

An organisation is committing an offence if it asks a person to engage in child-related work before they have applied for a check.

Mornington Fire Brigade operations officer John Townsend was sorry the visit had to be cancelled. “Changes in

the legislation hinge around the word supervision,” he said. “The word’s removal has created issues and the CFA has decided to take a stand and get all its officers checked.”

Previously, a staff member of an organisation, such as the fire brigade, could legally work with children if a teacher or instructor was supervising. Now, that oversight carries little weight and the onus is on the staff member, and their organisation, to justify their right to close contact.

Under the new rules – and to prevent any future embarrassment – the CFA has told its members wanting to take part in any of these programs to complete a Working with Children check.

The new rules are causing concern for the Mornington Peninsula branch of the Disabled Surfers Association (DSA) which relies on volunteers.

Although its committee has the necessary clearances, members believe it will be a “problem” for the 240-plus volunteers who turn up to help out at their two annual beach days.

In many instances the volunteers are responding to requests for help on social media or in The News and register their names an hour or so before the beach day begins, usually at Point Leo. Many of the 150 or so disabled surfers are children who are accompanied by their carers – usually family members. For them to have a safe time in the surf the DSA needs many more

volunteers who are formed into squads supervised by committee members.

The problems facing the Victorian branch were on the agenda at last weekend’s annual meeting of the DSA on the Gold Coast.

Nepean MP Martin Dixon has written to the Attorney-General, Martin Pakula, asking that he “provide assistance to the Disabled Surfers Association Mornington Peninsula so they can more effectively transition to the new requirements, without being forced to cut their programs”.

Mr Dixon said that, although the Coalition supported the amendments to the Working with Children Act 2005, the “government deserves to be criticised over their implementation of these changes, which have occurred with little consultation, poor advice to the community and woefully inadequate assistance given to those organisations which rely on volunteers for their operations”.

Working with Children checks are free for volunteers but staff members of organisations pay $121 which, in the CFA’s case, is reimbursed. The test can be done online.

Registered primary and secondary teachers, and police, are exempt.

All organisations have a responsibility to create and maintain child-safe environments, and to assess if a staff member is suitable to work with children.

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FOOD will be available over summer at Point nepean from mobile vendors for a six-month trial being run

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Food trucks for Pt Nepean POINT Nepean is one of 11 national parks where food trucks will be allowed for a sixmonth trial.

The summer trial in the Quarantine precinct will be followed next year by a winter trial starting in June.

“The trial will provide an opportunity to test food and beverage services in appropriate parks without leaving a permanent footprint in the park,” Parks Victoria chief operating officer Simon Talbot said.

“Mobile traders will need to meet certain criteria including environmental considerations, social benefits to the community and the ability to strategically align with Parks Victoria and the Victorian governments’ healthy choices

guidelines.” Parks Victoria is calling for mobile traders for expressions of interest to offer food and beverage services as part of a mobile food services trial.

The trial licence term will be a maximum of six months from November this year to April 2018 for summer sites. Winter only sites will be available for three to six months starting 1 June 2018.

Other parks in the trial are Baw Baw National Park, Lerderderg State Park, Maroondah Reservoir Park, the former Olinda Golf Course car park (adjacent to the National Rhododendron Garden), Silvan Reservoir, Westerfolds Park, Westgate Park, Yan Yean Reservoir Park, Yarra Bend Park and Yarra Ranges National Park.

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Drinkers made to toe red line IT’S not obvious to patrons, but a red line on a planning permit shows just where (and sometimes when) alcohol can be consumed at outlets throughout the Mornington Peninsula.

A bid to extend the red line to include building extensions and two paths at the 19 hectare Mantons Creek Winery, Shoreham, has been knocked by the shire’s planning services committee.

Despite planning services team leader Clydie Brewer’s assurances that moving the red line at the Tucks Rd property met all planning and legislative criteria, councillors agreed that it did not meet “objectives and decision guidelines” in the shire’s planning scheme.

The land is within the Green Wedge zone “This is a victory for the people. I want to protect the amenity of the neighbours,” Cr David Gill told The News after the Monday 14 August decision.

He said councillors had been shown photographs and wedding marques erected on the property.

Cr Gill said many businesses wanted to extend their red line drinking areas.

He said Mantons Creek had made additions to existing buildings and then sought to move them within the red line.

In her report to the planning services committee Ms Brewer said objectors to moving the red line feared there would be an increase in noise and a precedent set by “encouraging uses in the area that are not suited to rural values”.

However, Ms Brewer saw the change “to be a minor extension to the existing red line area and will be contained to the existing built form on site”.

She said there would be no change to the num-

ber of patrons or operating hours.

“It is considered that the extended licenced area is appropriately sited as it is situated within an area that has been established for the sale and consumption of liquor.”

Ms Brewer believed permit conditions would prevent any nuisance.

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Peninsula’s future RESIDENTS are being invited to provide feedback on the draft Mornington Peninsula Housing and Settlement Strategy 2017.

The strategy aims to set directions for housing and population growth on the peninsula over the next 15 years. It also aims to recognise and protect the values and character of the peninsula.

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Mr Dixon told state parliament last week he supported the wire rope barriers beside the freeway all the way to Rosebud.

“The section of the freeway between Safety Beach and Rosebud has been tested over numerous years, and the whole section of freeway, which has many homes abutting it, exceeds the allowable noise limits for freeways,” he said.

“We have run a long campaign to have the noise walls installed along the freeway. VicRoads have said that, for them, the installation of those noise walls is a priority but that they have not received the funds from the government to install them, so the need is clearly demonstrated and is supported by VicRoads.”

Mr Dixon conceded the project to install the wire barriers along that section of the freeway would “entail almost total removal of all the vegetation on the sides of the freeway and also on the freeway median”.

“A lot of it is past its use-by date,” he said.

“Some of it is the wrong sort of vegetation, and it is going to be in the way of the wire barriers.

Some of it is a fire risk.”

Removing the vegetation would make noise levels worse, Mr Dixon said.

“Unfortunately, what this means is that, with all the trees gone, with all the vegetation gone and with the excess noise having been demonstrated by VicRoads, that this is just going to make that freeway far noisier and destroy any amenity that is left for the locals who live close to that freeway.

“Also, economically, I think it is going to be far better to do both projects at the same time rather

than digging it up to do one project and then coming back, with all the traffic interruptions over many months, and doing the second project.”

Mr Dixon said a section of the freeway was resealed by VicRoads about 12 months ago – with disastrous results: “Some bright spark at VicRoads decided to put the coarsest road surface on that section of freeway, which just infuriated the locals who had been campaigning for noise walls.

“What they ended up getting as a road surface was the noisiest possible. They had to come back six months later and resurface that whole section of the road, so a whole lot of money has been spent there.”

Drug charges MORNINGTON police searched a car in Fleet St early Thursday morning and allegedly found eight grams of the drug ice, 80 ice pipes, several mobile phones and $15,000 cash.

Acting Senior Sergeant Steven Duffee said the night shift van “did well” in intercepting the 30-year-old Mornington woman, 2am, Thursday 17 August.

“Due to their diligent patrolling this arrest has removed a large quantity of drugs from the street,” he said.

“Mornington police will continue to patrol at all hours and if you are doing wrong you will be caught.”

The woman was taken to the police station for interview and later accompanied police to her home. There, police allegedly found a further 50 grams of ice and a range of allegedly stolen goods, including power tools.

The woman was charged with trafficking a drug of dependence and dealing in the proceeds of crime.

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The birds are flying into oblivion Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au OVER the past few decades there has been no shortage of reports about bird species being wiped out or their numbers facing rapid decline.

Most often these reports involve the northern hemisphere and birds that have to navigate several countries to satisfy their migratory instincts.

But speak to Max Burrows of the Mornington Peninsula branch of BirdLife Australia and what seems a problem half a world away becomes an event in our own backyard.

It’s not that long ago bird watchers were confronted by the local extinction of the grey-crowned babbler.

Probably not a bird on everyone’s easily identifiable list, but a loss that was sadly added to the 40 or so species of birds that have disappeared from around Frankston and on the Mornington Peninsula since the arrival of Europeans.

In recent years the plight of the hooded plover has so captured hearts and minds that a friends group was formed and was able to exert enough pressure to have dogs banned from the plover’s ocean beach nesting grounds within the Mornington Peninsula National Park.

The group’s members also monitor and build fences around plover nests, which are sometimes washed away during big swells and extra high tides.

The peninsula is thought to be home for about 70 of the state’s 550 hooded plovers and this year saw 13 chicks fledged, more than in the

Winners and losers: While the Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula areas have lost at least 40 bird species over the past couple of centuries others have found living near humans is not always bad. Pictures: Gary Sissons

previous three breeding seasons.

However, birds such as the scarlet robin, Bassian thrush, red-browed finch and Jacky Winter are on the decline throughout Frankston and the peninsula.

Mr Burrows believes these birds find it difficult living near humans, either through loss of habitat or through predation by cats and foxes.

He said French Island may be the only place where adequate numbers of scarlet robins survive because of the absence of foxes.

Even birds that move on when land is cleared or altered have trouble finding an available home “because there

are other species already there”.

“Jacky Winters were regularly seen around this area in the 1980s but we haven’t had any reports since 2000,” Mr Burrows said.

“A southern emu wren was spotted at Tootgarook last year, the first after 25 years. But we’re not likely to get many of the [declining] birds back.”

Mr Burrows said BirdLife Australia’s rare bird project was researching birds that had been declining or subject to habitat loss since 2008.

Seven species being focused on are the black-shouldered kite, Australian king-parrot, scarlet robin, Bassian thrush, eastern great egret, red-browed

finch and Jacky Winter.

“We have already established that the grey-crowned babbler no longer occurs in this region and the scarlet robin is now mainly restricted to French Island, the southern emu wren now occurs in only a few localities and is rarely reported,” he stated in an article in the September Mornington Peninsula Birdlife magazine.

However all is not lost, with recent sightings of the thought-tobe-threatened crested shrike-tit and the possibility that there are more of the notoriously shy Bassian thrushes around than have been reported.

There still seem to be plenty of

eastern great egrets, although their numbers noticeably decline with the draining of wetlands.

Birds such as king parrots, galahs, rainbow lorikeets and corellas are on the increase, although their numbers will be limited by the availability of nesting hollows.

Mr Burrows said there were about 220 species of birds living on or regularly visiting the peninsula.

The 40 species lost since the arrival of Europeans include emus, bustards and the orange-bellied parrot.

“Birds can’t save themselves and we haven’t the expertise or ability to prevent their decline,” Mr Burrows said.

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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

Refurbishment update at St John of God IN November last year works commenced on our $9.7 million refurbishment, which will deliver new and improved accommodation and amenities for our patients.

Scope of works currently being undertaken: • Increased single rooms • Refurbishment of all patient rooms • Improved front entrance access for patients and vehicles • New cafe, lounge area, three

additional consulting rooms, Chapel and an adjoining multipurpose meeting room all form part of the new look foyer.

We are currently 60% through the project, with an expected completion date of February 2018.

The front reception new lounge area and café will provide an ambience our patients, visitors; caregivers and volunteers can enjoy and relax within and will open within the next month.

Our new Occupational Therapy kitchen and gymnasium is now complete and feedback from patients and caregivers has been very positive.

The stained glass window was successfully relocated to the new chapel and will now feature prominently at the front of our building.

Throughout the refurbishment, we will continue to provide our comprehensive rehabilitation

services every day throughout the refurbishment.

How do you attend our hospital?

Inpatients – Choose us to provide your rehabilitation after your acute hospital stay or you can come directly from home if you have a referral from your GP or Specialist.

Once we receive your referral, one of our Rehabilitation Assessment Nurses will visit you to plan your stay with us.

Outpatients: A referral from your GP or Specialist is required.

Please direct all referrals to: St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital 255-265 Cranbourne Road, Frankston 3199 General telephone: 9788 3333 Referral Phone: 9788 3380 Referral Fax: 9788 3304

Refurbishment update: L-R: Crane replacing air-conditioning units, successful relocation of our beautiful stained glass chapel window and new style single room.

Specialist rehabilitation - under the one roof Call us.. 03 9788 3333 We are committed to helping our patients.

Our specialist programs include: Cardiac Chronic Pain Management Diabetes Management Falls and Balance General Rehabilitation (Reconditioning) after an accident, illness, injury or surgery Medical Intervention Program (GEM style program) Neurology Oncology Orthopaedic Movement Disorder programs - ie.Parkinson’s Pre-op rehabilitation (preparing for surgery) Pulmonary Reconditioning Stroke 'ULYLQJ DVVHVVPHQWV E\ D TXDOL¿HG 2FFXSDWLRQDO 7KHUDS\ Driving Assessor

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‘a lifestyle village for the over 50’s’ 249 High Street, Hastings, 3915 www.peninsulaparklands.com.au $ 1 7 5 , 0 0 0

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X Near new home X Kitchen & separate dining X Two bedrooms with BIR’s X Lounge with air-con X Patio with all-weather blinds X Garage with roller door

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

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TAKE MY BREATH AWAY PROUDLY set at one of the highest points in Mount Martha, offering some of the best views you will see of Port Phillip Bay heading up to the skyline of Melbourne, this impressive home measures an astonishing 511 square metres ( 55 square).

The home instantly impresses with beautifully tiled floors to the entry foyer leading you through to a magnificent formal lounge which opens out to one of two expansive timber decks. Off to one side is a media room with richly carpeted floors and a sleek timber bar, and over in the west wing are three bedrooms with built-in robes that share the downstairs bathroom, a separate toilet and a powder room.

After the impact of the formal lounge with its curved feature wall and elegant stylings, the contrast to the equally handsome, yet somehow more convivial main living zone creates the impression of two superb homes in one. Bright and spacious with great use of timbers and smart black bench tops and splash backs to the kitchen, the upstairs zone definitely has that reassuring vibe of a true family space. Incorporated into the kitchen space is a cosy meals area and across a tiled walkway is a separate formal dining room that can be closed off from the lounge for private dinner parties.

The upstairs entertaining deck is absolutely breathtaking with the glass balustrades and retractable shade sails adding to the sensation of watching the incredible panorama before you through the ultimate wide screen television.

Completing the top floor is the master bedroom, which rather than make a grand and opulent statement is simply just a lovely bedroom with a breathtaking view. There is a separate walk-in robe and the ensuite features stylish plantation shutters, twin vanities and a walk-in shower.

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ADDRESS: 11 Esher Rise, MOUNT MARTHA PRICE: $1,910,000 - $2,100,000 DESCRIPTION: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 study, 4 car garage VIEW: By Appointment AGENT Keith Burns, 0416 079 401 - Ray White Real Estate, 5/117-133 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 1877 mpnews.com.au

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206 Coolart Road, MOOROODUC

AUCTION: Saturday 19th September at 11am

SECLUDED TRANQUIL SETTING Welcome to a most spectacular and peaceful vacant 8 acre (approx.) property that captures the essence of a semi-rural lifestyle. Build your dream home on this wonderful site, surrounded by other exquisite properties in this popular Moorooduc area. Located on the doorstop of the Mornington Peninsula, only minutes drive to town, Peninsula link several schools.

Other notable features include 3 paddocks, 1 dam, large shed, 2 loose boxes, and 1 holding yard.

Ideal property for the hobby farm or equestrians. Prior offers to auction will be considered.

ESTIMATED PRICE RANGE: $ 870,000 - $ 957,000 TERMS: 10% Deposit SETTLEMENT: 30/60 days INSPECT: Saturday 2.00 pm – 2.30 pm CONTACT: Philip Stone 0412 226 758 Joanne Nathan 0415 138 227

133 Mornington-Tyabb Road, TYABB

AUCTION: Saturday 2nd September at 11am

PREMIUM LOCATION Fixer-upper property located on 10 fantastic acres (approx.) in prime location with frontage to main road. Close to schools and transport, the 26 square approx. home features 3 good sized bedrooms – main with full ensuite, a country styled kitchen, 3 living areas with high ceilings and a separate powder room.

Suitable for hobby farming or equestrian use, there are also home business opportunities (STCA) or a future land bank.

Outbuildings include a 9m x 18m (approx.) open bay machinery shed and a fully self-contained bungalow also in need of renovation.

A fabulous Investment for now or in the future.

ESTIMATED PRICE RANGE: $1,100,000 - $ 1,200,000 TERMS: 10% Deposit SETTLEMENT: 30/60 days INSPECT: Saturday 11.00-11.30am CONTACT: Philip Stone 0412 226 758 Joanne Nathan 0415 138 227

1067 Frankston-Flinders Road, Somerville, 3912 www.lcooper.com.au mpnews.com.au

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FAMILY LOCATION

SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

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LOCATION PERFECT • Neat and tidy 3 bedroom brick home • Family bathroom and separate toilet • Large back yard • Close to schools, shops and transport.

• 3 bedrooms, master with walk in robe & FES • Spacious lounge and dining areas • Kitchen with plenty of bench space • Established gardens • Double remote garage with rear access

• New 3 bedroom unit with 2 bathrooms • Separate lounge, family and dining room • High ceilings to open plan kitchen area • Dishwasher & stone bench tops • Carpets and window furnishings • Double garage with internal access.

9/75 LORIMER STREET

4/290 HIGH STREET

5 AUSTIN COURT

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

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DON McKENZIE 0419 955 177

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

$600,000 - $640,000

HASTINGS

$615,000 - $625,000

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$400,000 - $420,000

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WHEN SIZE AND QUALITY MATTERS

PERFECT STARTER!

• 4 bedrooms, master with WIT & FES • Light, bright and spacious living area • Separate open plan family area with kitchen • Gas ducted heating & reverse cycle air conditioning • Outdoor alfresco area • Double remote garage with rear door access

• Spacious four bedroom home • Main with ensuite and WIR • Separate lounge, open plan meals area & rumpus • Ducted heating & evaporative cooling • Undercover entertainment area • Double lock-up garage

• 3 bedrooms with built in robes • Spacious separate living & dining areas • Updated kitchen with stainless steel oven • Outdoor undercover decked area • Double tandem garage

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4 CURLEW COURT

INSPECT SATURDAY 11:00-11:30AM

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SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

DON McKENZIE 0419 955 177

SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

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

6/1 Mullet Street, HASTINGS W G NE STIN LI

NEW LISTING

HASTINGS 7 Carpenters Lane North WHERE LUXURY MEETS SECLUSION ON 5 ACRES (APPROX.) - Characterised by bright open plan interiors and a flair for design, this near-new home is a gateway to all that the Mornington Peninsula has to offer.

Q Appealing to equine enthusiasts with three stables, feed/tack shed, undercover wash bay, tie up area and four well-fenced paddocks.

Q Kitchen with butler’s pantry, stone benchtops & quality stainless steel appliances.

Q Large living spaces with an emphasis on indoor-outdoor entertaining.

Q Master bedroom features walk-in-robe and stylish ensuite with twin vanities.

Q Double garage, separate workshop and a triple bay American barn with power.

Auction: Saturday, September 23rd at 1:30pm Terms: 10% Deposit, Settlement 60 or 90 days.

Inspect: Saturday 1:00-1:30pm

Lisa Roberts 0488 910 368 Wilma Green 0407 833 996

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

Auction

15 Clifton Court, Somers Located nearby secluded South Beach, this quality-built two-storey three-bedroom, three-bathroom plus a study north-facing residence heads a quiet court with spectacular water views through to Phillip Island and The Nobbies.

Custom built to capitalise on water views across both levels, this welcoming home is peacefully set in bird attracting native gardens. With amazing views from the top-floor living room, balcony and main bedroom suite, this wellappointed home features a four-car garage and parking for a boat and caravan close to Somers General Store, safe swimming beaches, Somers Primary School, Balnarring and Hastings villages, wineries and Bittern train station.

Auction Saturday 9th September 2.00pm Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 Clare Black 0409 763 261 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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MORNINGTON 1/26 Macdonald Grove

FABULOUS 3 B/R BEACHSIDE UNIT One for your list - fantastic beachside single storey unit. A short stroll to Main Street and the Bay. This fabulous three bedroom unit offers all you could want. Your own driveway, double remote garage, three bedrooms, the main with FES/ WIR, BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to remaining two bedrooms. Ducted heating and vacuum, alarm, deluxe kitchen with Blanco appliances, stone bench tops throughout, plantation shutters. Ideal location, sitting within a quiet street, away from the hustle and bustle, but still providing a short distance to shops and bay. Investors, downsizing, first home buyers - this property covers all scenarios.

$680,000-$710,000

Kay Jeffs 0419 108 124

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CONTEMPORARY CLASS Privately and securely situated, yet only minutes from Mornington and Mount Marthaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trendy cafes, beaches and fabulous amenities, this striking, beachside townhouse represents a fantastic lifestyle opportunity. With a 6 star energy efficient rating, this brand new residence offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas, kitchen, laundry, decked alfresco courtyard and double garage. Some of the many other features include state of the art, in-built cooling and heating system, exposed sealed aggregate driveway, appealingly framed by landscaped, low maintenance gardens. 11 Ti-Tree Grove is making its mark on the Mornington landscape.

$870,000-$910,000

Simon Farrar 0412 734 130

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SOMERVILLE 17 Sweet Wattle Place

SWEET WATTLE CHARMER Located within the Peter Kent estate in Somerville, this renovated 4 B/R single storey property sits on a 899m2 approx. block. Remote DLUG plus carport, space for the boat etc. Welcomed into a spacious hallway, a generous lounge-room featuring a coonara. Contemporary kitchen, European appliances, stone bench tops, and more. King-sized master B/R has an ensuite bathroom featuring a large walk-in shower. The main bathroom also has a walk-in shower featuring a rainfall shower head, a stone bench top vanity and a bath. A garden featuring an American Captiva Micro-silk 6-seater spa set amongst tropical plants. Close to shops, childcare centres, schools, train station and more. Easy freeway access.

$720,000-$790,000

Kay Jeffs 0419 108 124

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BONEO 305 Old Cape Schanck Road

ESTABLISHED IRRIGATION BUSINESS & PREMISES - 6 AC (APPROX) With a long trading history and a highly regarded reputation, Rosebud Irrigation Pty Ltd is a sales, installation & service provider across the Peninsula and SE Melbourne. This sale incorporates the 6 Ac (approx) freehold premises, which allows the owner to conveniently operate all aspects of the business from the back door of a fully renovated 3BR, 2 bath family home. With all the appropriate council permits in place, this business has potential to incorporate other ventures such as landscaping or garden supplies. Features significant shedding plus a fully equipped office with phone/internet access, horse facilities inc. fully irrigated pastures & 60m x 20m arena. An abundant water supply is courtesy of significant tank storage and two fully automated boreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s whilst 9Kw of solar power is connected. NB. Price does not include SAV.

$1,600,000-$1,750,000 Plus SAV

Cameron McDonald 0418 330 916

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FOR LEASE

Hastings 5/113 High Street Brand new two bedroom apartment situated right in the heart of Hastings on High Street. This well presented apartment is all within range of the local shops, medical clinics, supermarkets, local coffee shops and restaurant’s. Situated on the ground level, apartment five features

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Split system heat/cooling.

Private paved courtyard and single carport available.

Sorry no pets permitted.

Hastings 25 Spruce Drive

For Lease $330 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

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The Complete Package Beautifully presented home with a great floor plan complete with 4 bedrooms – master with ensuite and WIR. An undercover alfresco area and playground for the children complement the beautiful gardens front and rear.

Air conditioning & gas ducted heating, kitchen with

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stainless steel appliances and gas cooking, double garage with internal access. This is just a list of some added features the property has to offer.

NOTE: The rent will be increased to $420 per week / $1825 per calendar month approx. 6 months into the tenancy.

Bittern 18 Goris Street

For Lease $400 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

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An easy living floorplan and four spacious bedrooms! This home has it all. Two separate living areas, central open plan kitchen and meals area plus a a large rumpus room. Master bedroom features FES & WIR, other bedrooms have BIR’s and share the main bathroom. Ad-

ditional features include wood fire heater, air-conditioning, covered entertaining area and all on a 800m2 approx block.

Outside is a high-span carport.

Located in a quiet court, walking distance to schools, shops and transport.

For Lease $460 Per Week View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Hastings Office P 03 5970 7333 hastings@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

When It comes to managing your property, we have an unwavering commitment to place the best tenants into your number one asset. For outstanding service, knowledge and a property management experience that exceeds your expectations, talk to us.

Contact Sue, Mellisa, -$./4 or Liane for any property management needs, to them it’s not just a job it’s a passion. hastings.harcourts.com.au mpnews.com.au

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NEW LISTING

Crib Point 20 Orotava Street

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Hidden Within Nestled away in a quiet retreat positioned for convenience in the heart of Crib Point, is this new near, immaculate family home with so much to offer!

Step inside this meticulous property and notice the natural light filled rooms and free flowing floorplan. The modern kitchen is in the centre of the home with a gas stove, electric fan forced oven, garbage compactor, pantry with power and dishwasher. Enough space for the whole family with the central family and meals area flowing out to the beautiful enclosed entertaining zone perfect for all year round, plus the added bonus of a separate second living room which also has the flexibility to be converted back into a double garage. This home also offers 2 spacious bedrooms all with built in robes, luxury master bedroom with a generous ensuite and built in robe. Accommodating the other two bedrooms is a family bathroom with a separate bath and shower plus an additional powder room.

Comforts and conveniences include, ducted vacuuming, gas ducted heating and evaporative cooling throughout, split system cooling, base alarm/security system and gas hot water service with solar boost.

Only minutes away from the local Primary Schools and shops, the community also offers a local swimming pool, football ovals and many playgrounds and parks.

For Sale

Price $470,000 - $517,000 View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Jason Dowler M 0403 598 754 P 03 5970 7333 jason.dowler@harcourts.com.au Stephanie Bormann M 0406 754 568 P 03 5970 7333 pa.hastings@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

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Address: For Sale: Agency: Agent:

Address: For Sale: Agency: Agent:

19 Kogia Street, MOUNT ELIZA $1,395,000 Eview Group, 50 Mount Eliza Way, Mount Eliza, 9776 3270 Catherine Buchan, 0497 123 123

THIS immaculate 5 year old home is set on a private 1023 square metre block and captures the true essence of family living. In addition to the impressive list of modern appointments, the home has the added feature of separate accommodation complete with private entrance and ensuite bathroom, perfect for guests or extended family. A flowing floor plan is awash with natural light accentuated by the high ceilings and neutral tones. Three bedrooms all have walk-in robes and share the main bathroom, with the larger master bedroom also boasting a large walk-in robe plus an ensuite. There is a formal lounge, and at the hub of the home is a substantial kitchen with stainless steel appliances integrated among handsome stone bench tops and an island bench. Adjacent to the kitchen and meals area are two interconnecting living zones opening out to the alfresco dining area which has a relaxing outlook across the landscaped yard. The theme of interconnecting zones continue outside with a timber deck, featuring a fantastic sunken lounge with bench seating and fire pit, just a few steps away. The secure property has an electronic gate across the driveway which leads to the double garage and additional parking for four more vehicles.

5 Sinclair Street, BLAIRGOWRIE $820,000 - $880,000 Prentice Real Estate, 2395 Point Nepean Road, Rye, 5985 2351 Michael Prentice, 0417 369 235

LOCATED just a leisurely stroll to the Jack Ritchie track that leads down to Bridgewater Bay, this beautiful and private home has been solidly built from Mount Gambier stone and features high raked cathedral ceilings. This chalet-style getaway has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and an open plan kitchen and family room with slate flooring throughout opens to an all weather entertaining area. A wonderful place for all seasons, the home has a rustic Coonara fireplace amd for convenience there is reverse-cycle air-conditioning.

Privately set on a fully-fenced block with a bright northerly aspect, this charming retreat also offers a double carport.

FOR SALE

FOR LEASE

COMMERCIAL LEASE Smaller factory of approx 162m² suitable for marine service industrial use with direct access to heavy boat launching facilities. Has been occupied by sail maker for many years with direct access to secure hard stand area surrounding complex. Available now – incentives apply for the right operation willing to make a reasonable commitment.

CENTURY 21 HOMEPORT 5979 3555

PRICE $895pcm + GST & Ogs VIEW By Appointment AGENT Chris Watt 0417 588 321 Robyn Dichmann 5979 3555

SOMERVILLE 10/3 LUMEAH ROAD

FOR LEASE

COMMERCIAL LEASE High clear span factory of approx 500m² with internal office space for up to 4 staff. Securely fenced lockable hard stand on two sides suitable and sliding door access to front. Suitable for boat repairs, construction or marine storage. Direct access to launch facilities for heavy vessels. Available immediately.

CENTURY 21 HOMEPORT 5979 3555

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PRICE $2,000pcm + GST & Ogs

STUNNING COASTAL SUBURB OF SOMERS A home bursting with individuality and architectural flair, set on a whopping 1353m2 block, close to schools, shops and the beautiful Somers beach.

Comprising 3 large bedrooms - master with BIR’s and ensuite, a separate study area, central lounge with woodheater, gorgeous light filled kitchen overlooking the backyard and an extensive undercover outdoor entertaining area. A double lock up garage has internal access plus a garden shed to rear. Immersed in a leafy and quiet court location, this is a quality home ready for your personal touch.

VIEW By Appointment

PRICE $760,000 – $795,000 VIEW Wednesday 11:00 – 11:30am Saturday 12:00 -12:30pm AGENT Richard Whitehead 0412 328 718

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SOMERVILLE 13/3 LUMEAH ROAD

CENTURY 21 HOMEPORT 5979 3555

SOMERS 9 CHARLES COURT

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AUCTION

THE SECRET COTTAGE Privately located behind a beautiful front hedge, this charming cottage on a 616sqm (approx.) corner allotment welcomes you by the elegant and traditional period features as you walk through the door. Ornate cornices, high ceilings, picture rails, original floor boards, doors and cabinetry plus pendant lighting throughout the home.

Comprising three sizeable bedrooms, a separate living area to the front, a stunning central fireplace, a galley kitchen with dishwasher and gas stove plus an adjoining meals area. Step outside to the backyard which is awaiting a gardeners touch but still boasting plenty of room for the kids to play, a separate driveway leads to a double lockup garage. All located at the end of quiet Park Road, across the road from the Crib Point Reserve & Swimming pool, this well-loved homed is still in an excellent original condition, but with some TLC a masterpiece will be rediscovered.

Please Note: Cubby house, Pot plants and window drapes are not included in the Sale.

AUCTION Saturday, Sept.16th at 1:00pm PRICE $435,000 - $475,000 TERMS 10% Deposit. Balance 30-90 Days Subject to Periodic Tenancy.

VIEW Saturday 12:30-1:00pm AGENT Tayla Schoots 0415 517 340

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Eating first meal a milestone for Emma

Hundreds of guns surrendered

EMMA Coles was only able to eat her first full meal of solid foods when she was 11 years old.

And that was years after she began working with Peninsula Health speech pathologist Danielle Surwald to overcome a case of severe food aversion.

“You always get people saying they’ve got a fussy eater at home but it’s not quite the same,” mum Roz Coles said.

Emma could only tolerate liquids until she was seven years old and then progressed to purees. Until recently, her diet consisted of just soup and yoghurt.

In a milestone event last month, Emma ate her first proper meal – and finished it all.

“My other kids wanted nuggets and chips and I decided to get her one and just see how she goes,” Mrs Coles said.

“I sat there with her and said, ‘I know you struggle with this, but we’ve been practising so let’s give it a go’.

“Then she ate the whole thing and enjoyed it!”

Ms Surwald regards the event as a “significant milestone”.

“Emma has had to work hard to overcome her sensory and emotional responses to food,” she said.

“She has had to teach herself to bite and chew solid foods, something most of us take for granted.

She is now setting her own goals and finding pleasure in eating.

“It has been an amazing journey for all those involved and Emma should be very proud of herself.”

Ms Surwald started seeing Emma

HUNDREDS of firearms have been handed in for registration, sale or destruction in Victoria in the first month of National Firearms Amnesty.

As of the end of July, 751 firearms had been surrendered in Victoria.

Other items handed in include swords, a crossbow, ammunition and imitation firearms.

Victorians have until 30 September to surrender unregistered and unwanted firearms, ammunition and weapons to Licensed Firearms Dealers without fear of prosecution.

Anyone surrendering firearms, weapons or ammunition during the amnesty should surrender to a licensed firearms dealer, not to police.

Explosives should not be surrendered during the amnesty. Any person wanting to dispose of explosives, including explosive ordnances, should contact WorkSafe.

“Every unwanted or unregistered firearm or weapon that we can destroy or register is another step towards a safer Victoria,” Superintendent Paul Millett of the Licensing and Regulation Division said.

“We are seeing people with unregistered firearms from deceased estates, those who have been given firearms by friends and relatives as well as existing licence holders all surrendering unwanted and unregistered firearms.

“We encourage everyone to think about any firearms or weapons that they have around the house or in storage and to take action by surrendering them to a licensed firearm dealer.”

Supt Millett said the illegal firearm market is complex “and the amnesty is just one of the ways we are reducing the number of unregistered firearms”.

Taste treat: Emma gets stuck into some chicken sticks. Picture: Supplied

when she turned one after the Cranbourne East girl began attending Frankston Hospital for speech pathology appointments.

“Danielle has been working with Emma teaching her how to chew and strengthening up her jaw,” Mrs Coles said.

“She gave Emma a chew toy and some exercises and we’ve just kept working on that, pushing her boundaries and slowly, slowly desensitising her to food.”

Frankston Hospital spokeswoman Jessica Mills said the role of the speech pathologist was to work with those with speech or communication difficulties, as well as help those with feeding and swallowing

difficulties.

For instance, when babies have difficulty sucking during breast or bottle feeding they might come to an infant feeding clinic which is run by speech pathologists. Or, a stroke victim may have lost the ability to swallow, she said.

“Speech pathologists may recommend changes to the textures of foods or drinks, and provide rehabilitation techniques and exercises to help people swallow safely.

“Food aversion is on the more extreme end of the scale and the speech pathologist worked with Emma over the years to build up her tolerance to food and has most recently been doing exercises with

Emma to strengthen her jaw and teach her how to chew. It’s something we take for granted but, as she’s never been able to eat solid food before, she never had to chew.”

Mrs Coles is also delighted with her daughter’s progress.

“She still has pureed food for breakfast and lunch because we need to get food into her but she now will also eat chicken nuggets, chicken strips, hot chips, potato chips or biscuits.

“It’s nice to know now we can go out for dinner as a family and I know it’s not the healthiest of options but we don’t have to bring soup with us.”

She praised Ms Surwald’s “crucial role” in helping Emma overcome her food aversion over the years.

“We wouldn’t be where we are now without Danielle,” Mrs Coles said.

“She has just worked so hard and so tirelessly over the years. I’ve always known that if I get stuck I can just send her an email or give her a call.

“It’s been a long journey and one that is still going but we’ll keep working on it.”

Speech Pathology Week runs until 26 August.

To access Peninsula Health’s speech pathology service, call 1300 665 781.

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LETTERS

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

Time sensitive Centrelink, so be prepared to wait I have a similar problem and do not want to go on the internet to reach Centrelink (“Centrelink blues” Letters 15/8/17). What I do is get a cup of tea and a good book and dial 132 300. Do this one hour before they close at 5pm.

Yes, you will have the read the book and finished the tea, maybe your second, but hang on and do not hang up. Even are after they close you will be spoken to (in my case 5.15pm) and get your problem sorted.

I also forgot to ask about he statement that used to be sent every year, and yes I had to call back again. But do it late and be prepared. Good luck. Faye Atkinson, Rosebud

Death by choice The Catholic church has been mobilised to stop the assisted dying bill going through the Victorian parliament, with Archbishop Denis Hart urging all churches in his archdiocese to campaign against the Bill.

I have just finished listening to the TV news, hearing about the atrocities a priest has committed on 50 plus children, some as young as six, one held down by her father so the priest could abuse her.

I’m not against religion, we all have a free choice and I’m not sure what will happen in the hereafter.

If we are to be judged entering the next life I don’t think religion will be the benchmark as throughout history it has caused more wars and fighting and pain and suffering than anything.

I hope we are judged on the good we have done.

I’m sure all Catholics take pills to ease pain.

I’m sure thay take antibiotics to cure diseases; they have blood transfusions and would use many other wonderful medical treatments rather than suffer.

I don’t see using the gift of medicine to depart this world is wrong. If it’s a sin to die with the help of drugs I’m willing to take my chances.

If the Catholics are correct and their religion is the correct one then heaven will be full of Catholics. I suggest the Catholics get their house in order, before interfering in the lives of others It’s illegal to let animals suffer, why should we?

Geoff Budge, Rosebud

Right to choose I refer to your article “Church lessons on protesting” (The News 15/8/17). I was concerned at the misinformation and damage this article could do to very important pending legisation, especially with the inclusion of the main points of the [St Macartan’s Catholic Church, Mornington’s] sample letter.

I would urge The News to follow-up with a more informative article as to what the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill is actually about – because it is not about homicide or assisted suicide as the local Catholic church’s template/sample letter would appear to suggest.

I am a lawyer who has worked in both the aged care and health sectors for many years. I have an active and passionate interest in seeing this Bill become law so that I and others may have the right to exercise our free will when the time comes (and our end draws near) so that we can choose to avoid unbearable pain and suffering.

I do not want that a minority religious sector imposes its will on me and others and seeks to deprive me of this right. If they choose to suffer, fine, but don’t dare suggest we all should, The emphasis being that this should be an individual’s free choice.

It is important that people who may wish to lobby parliamentarians have a clear, correct understanding of the terms of the Bill and are not unduly influenced by bias and scaremongering tactics of the ignorant.

Leonie Schween, Mt Martha

‘Stupid’ gas plan How stupid can we be - planning to import gas, while also exporting it (“AGL chooses Crib Point for gas terminal” The News 15/8/17)?

Burning filthy bunker oil in ships to transport

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less filthy fossil fuel LNG back and forth around the globe would surely have to be the most inefficient and illogical use of resources.

And it’s not just greenhouse gasses that we should be worried about, as air pollution kills more Australians than car accidents, as noted by a Senate inquiry into the health impacts of air pollution in 2013.

Shipping emissions are responsible for high levels of particulate matter as oxides of nitrogen and sulphur, which lodge in the lungs, enter the blood stream and cause heart and lung disease.

It’s been calculated that shipping emissions are already responsible for at least 60,000 deaths a year worldwide, especially in areas close to shipping lanes.

Back in Crib Point, as well as the ships chugging away in dock, there’s also the environmental and health hazards from transporting coal from the LaTrobe Valley to Crib Point, then converting it to hydrogen right under our noses – while also creating various air pollutants and greenhouse gases.

Jenny Warfe, Dromana

Labor’s plans Locals are aware that for years the Bracks and Brumby Labor governments have continued to try and force the dirtiest of industries down to Crib Point, including dirty and polluting bitumen and urea plants. This would have meant B-double trucks on our already damaged roads 24/7.

More recently the Andrews government has been behind a push to locate a coal-to-hydrogen industry on the shores of Western Port at Hastings. Even in its trial stage this project would see a 1.5 kilometre long facility built on the shores of Western Port and 24/7 coal trucks.

There is much the Andrews government is not saying about this proposal, including the fact that AGL is also one of the partners attempting to push through a hydrogen-to-coal conversion proposal at Hastings. This would once again see our area being treated as a toxic dumping ground for the state Labor government.

I met with AGL to work through the specifics of its proposal for Crib Point (“AGL chooses Crib Point for gas terminal” The News 15/8/17) and sought an assurance that this plan will never lead to Crib Point becoming a B-double truck depot and haulage location.

I advised AGL that our community will welcome the jobs wholeheartedly. However, we would continue to monitor closely not only the works that AGL is currently planning, but also any future plans they have to ensure they remain consistent with the character Crib Point residents want for their local area.

Neale Burgess, MP for Hastings

Protect dolphins Reading news of upgrades of boat ramps normally wouldn’t concern me, I own a boat and know how busy it can be over summer launching and retrieving.

Since moving to Dromana I have only ever seen one pod of dolphins off Safety Beach, on the very first day I went there swimming. It made my day, a great beginning to summer.

However, I watched as more and more jet skis arrived each day, with the aim to apparently ride all day at full throttle and use as much fuel in as short time as possible. I know there are many reasonable minded jet ski operators, but too many seem to be drawn to a speed around at all cost until it’s time to go back on their trailers.

We live in a stress filled time but, with the promise of more water craft competing for space on the bay, I wonder about the effect this must have on the wild dolphin population, which I believe is under massive environmental threats, including disturbance from shipping, pollution and plastic waste.

I haven’t seen the dolphins since, perhaps they’ve moved to another quieter area of the bay, I hope so. But at the same time I have seen a steady increase in rubbish along the beaches and along the road sides of the Mornington Peninsula, I fear the bright summer days of summer that bring us such pleasure will become a nightmare for the defenceless dolphins.

Any upgrades to boating facilities should be accompanied by a protection zones for marine mammals and increased awareness among the boating fraternity.

Bill Boyle, Dromana

Liberals paid costs Andrew Raff has commented on a conference arranged by [Flinders MP] Greg Hunt and [Environment Minister] Josh Frydenburg, two worthy and hard working federal ministers (“Feral calls” Letters 8/8/17). Like a lot of opponents of these men, he cannot get his facts straight.

The cost of this event was covered by funds raised legitimately by the Flinders Electoral Conference. Not a single cent of taxpayers’ money was involved.

It is time that all correspondents to this paper make sure their assertions are correct.

Peter Grey, Rye

‘Tree terrorists’ Following receipt of notification from Mornington Peninsula Shire that council workers would be coming around Safety Beach to perform some tree maintenance, I and my neighbours waited with baited breath. Our street is not a thoroughfare and had no encroaching growth over the road, some of the trees are ornamentals planted by residents.

Eventually in came the tree terrorists who indiscriminately hacked and sawed, leaving some trees unbalanced and in a parlous state. They even took it on themselves to trim back shrubs that were not posing any risk now or likely to in the future.

In one street a perfectly good sheoak was completely sawn down to within inches off the ground, leaving a major tripping trap for pedestrians.

I’d be more impressed if our rates had not been wasted on this destructive exercise, but rather put into repairing damaged footpaths and roads. If something isn’t done to repair the footpaths and clean them up from the massive overgrowth of kikuyu grass the shire is likely to face someone suing them following a serious fall. Elizabeth Albiston, Safety Beach

Gum backing I live in the Oakridge estate (Padua Estate) Mornington and concur with the comments made by Janet Turnbull (“ Gum problems” Letters 8/8/17). I have a strong affinity for indigenous plantings in suitable locations; unfortunately the large eucalypts on the nature strips of our estate have reduced the overall amenity of the area. Many of the tree roots have broken through the surface, causing damage to footpaths and gutters resulting in an unsafe and unsightly situation.

I have lived in this estate for more than 30 years and have witnessed residents battling unsuccessfully to establish a front garden of their choice to a point where they just give up. It is extremely difficult to establish a green interesting garden when plants have to compete with large eucalypts not to mention the demand they place on water supply.

I am not directly affected by eucalypts on my nature strip, however I enjoy living in this area but the appearance of the estate is disappointing. The eucalypts have contributed to the estate having an arid and uninviting appearance.

Homeowners should be able to enhance the appearance of their properties without having to compete with large gum trees.

I feel sure that if council allowed removal of the offending trees and replanting with suitable non-invasive species this would encourage and enable residents to plant the gardens they would like. In addition this would enhance the overall appearance of the estate.

Pat Spedding, Mornington

rently in VCAT opposing a proposed development (that we found out about by serendipity) it seems council has approved another development before the land has even been sold (the council will get almost $1 million from the sale of the land – certainly a conflict of interest).

And when were they going to tell residents?

It will advertised later this month, as a fait accompli when the decisions were made mid-2016 and approved in early August.

If this disdain for a community was an isolated incident then perhaps an excuse could be found, but it seems to be a recurring pattern.

While I commend the council for standing up to adverse changes to planning legislation made by bureaucrats in Melbourne, it is hypocritical of them to request help from local communities in supporting their position while ignoring the concerns of locals about local planning matters.

Council’s process must be improved. In the meantime, I urge everyone to join the various community groups that advocate for our environment and our voice.

Bianca Felix, Bittern Residents’ Action Group (BRAG)

SPA decision I would like to commend the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council for making a final decision as to the location of the Southern Peninsula Aquatic centre (“Pool site chosen beside the park” The News 15/8/17). I sincerely hope that this will shut the “pro SPA on the foreshore people” up once and for all.

I would like to state here and now that, despite the ill-informed ramblings and propaganda of a few retired councillors, a couple of serving ones and a soon to be retired state politician (not to forget the local chamber of commerce) my late wife Eunice, the members of the friends of Rosebud Beach and Foreshore and me were never ever anti pool.

Our objection was always against the decision to place it on the foreshore, but facts were distorted by ill-informed statements by the above e. It was because of these people that Rosebud had to wait all these years because they were continually told by the state government of the day to select an inland site (I have documents through FoI to back this up).

Unfortunately, facts gave way to ill-informed irrational statements. But now, fortunately, Rosebud will finally have its pool at an appropriate site and hopefully all those involved will work to that end.

John Cain, treasurer Friends of Rosebud Beach and Foreshore

Wary of council I was dismayed to read the flurry of letters (The News 8 August) about the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s decision regarding a boat ramp in Rye. I know nothing about the ins and outs of the situation but I can very clearly see the anger at the council’s decision to go its own way and disregard the community’s wishes.

At least the Rye community seems to have had some notice of what was occurring and had the opportunity to comment. Here in Bittern we keep finding out after the fact that various developments have been proposed or approved.

While individual residents and representatives of the Bittern Residents’ Action Group are cur-

Artwork or footpath fiasco?

“TOURISTS must think we are a fourth-world town,” Mornington’s Scott Crowe said after observing shoddy footpath repair work in Main St. “I was told future repairs would be in same material as original,” he said. “It is certainly not helpful for traders.”

100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Frankston prepares for show of patriotism Compiled by Cameron McCullough NEXT Saturday, September 1st is to be a “Red Letter Day” for Frankston, and thousands of people will be given an opportunity of demonstrating their pent-up, patriotic, and loyal spirit.

We know we have had a win, but we feel we are to and our hearts will not fail in the meantime.

Our determination and burning patriotism will be by the boys in the trenches and will hearten and stimulate them.

But no one can assist to show there is not going to be any downheartedness and every nerve will be strained for victory.

The children will be specially well catered for. Mr McMuir who was deputed to collect on their behalf has had no difficulty in obtaining money and sweets.

Given a fine day, the Pageant of Loyalty will be a monster success.

In the evening a Grand Concert will be given by the Langwarrin Military Company and this is sufficient for a really first class entertainment. *** Mornington Junction. The local Progress Association held their Arbor Day on Saturday last August 18th, when the idea of planting trees for the soldiers was first mooted.

The committee met with the usual cry of the Pessimist, “Who’s going to pay for the trees?” and’”You’ll never get the money for the guards?

But we kept on working silently and surely with the result that the number of trees was oversubscribed for, each one guaranteeing to supply a guard of sawn timber. ***

AT a committee meeting of the Wattle Club, held in the Mechanics’ Hall, on Thursday evening last, it was decided to donate the following amounts: £10 10s to the Frankston Red Cross; £10 to obtain Xmas boxes for boys in the firing line and £25 to procure a Combination BedChair for uses at the Base Hospital. *** THE Shire Elections passed over very quietly in this Shire on Thursday last.

Crs Oates and Murray being returned unopposed for the North and Centre Ridings respectively, and Cr W. P. Mason was returned unopposed for the Seat in the North Riding, rendered vacant by Cr Plowman.

In the East Riding Cr Alden was opposed by Mr J. D. Hodgins and the letter was elected by a majority of 25 votes, the numbers being :—Hodgins 149; Alden 124.

In the Mornington Shire there were five candidates for the three seats.

Two of the retiring candidates (Crs Blacker and Nunn) were returned, but Cr Korner had to retire.

The following were the votes polled :—J. G. Barrett, 471; R. Nunn, 434; J. Blacker, 426; F. M. Linley. 381; W. A. Korner, 205. *** Australian Battleplanes.

WAR OFFICE APPRECIATION OF GIFTS. The following letter from Lord Derby, Secretary of State for War, under date of 19th June, 1917, to me, as Honorary Organiser of the “Australian Air Squadrons’ Fund” speaks for itself, as to the value each additional Battleplane is in helping to secure command of the air, upon which

everything now depends “Dear Sir, - Lord Darby desires me to thank you for the copies of your second appeal for the Australian Air Squadrons’ Fund, and to say that the question of air supremacy is one of such vital importance at this time that the fine work of your fund and The patriotism of your subscribers cannot he over-estimated, and is fully appreciated by the War Office.

(Sgt) W. H. T. OTTLEY. *** Cupid On Crutches.

WHY THE GIRL OF TODAY DOES NOT HESITATE TO PROPOSE TO HER DISABLED LOVER. THE love of a man for a maid and the love of a woman for a man are two totally different emotions.

War has proved this to us.

Every time a maimed warrior leads his bride to the alter he is demonstrating the strength of woman’s love.

Cupid can use a crutch to help storm the citadel of a woman’s heart and the fact that hundreds of women are marrying the men they love, although these men are “broken in the wars,” goes to prove that woman’s love does not hinge on mere physical attraction.

“WHEN I COME BACK.” When a woman loves a man she is willing to marry him whether he has left parts of himself on the battle field or whether he is physically perfect.

That is where men and women differ.

Man looks for perfection when he goes a-wooing, and there is hardly a man living who would go to a cripples home in search of a wife.

The deformed woman usually reconciles herself to spinsterdom, and cupid

ignores her when he fares forth with a quiver full of golden-tipped arrows.

Yet he will work in the cause of the maimed man, and especially of the heroes of the moment.

“When I come back !” whispers the man, and the girl understands.

If he comes back a wreck of his former self she does not hang back.

She is ready to compensate, by her love, for the suffering he has undergone. The empty sleeve does not frighten her.

“It wasn’t his limbs only that I loved” she’ll tell you.

And, could you look down into the depths of her heart, you would find that the demands of war had increased her love.

Some people tell you that women marry cripples out of pity, but pity is often the key that unlocks a woman’s heart; and what do keys matter when doors are open ? Let us have a little more pity, for it is a beautiful thing.

CRUEL CONVENTION. War has acted as a Juggernaut to many of our old laws and conventions.

Ten years ago we would have condemned the maid who proposed, yet we have her today, and the world says “God bless her!”

Take the case of the maimed warrior who is sensitive. He imagines that honor forbids him to ask any woman to tie herself to a cripple.

The woman knows, because her intuition is sharper than man’s, where the book of love is in question.

And if she loves the bashful, sensitive hero, she proves herself when she ignores false modesty and old conventional laws that demanded that women should be the quarry rather

than the hunter.

Under ordinary conditions we still prefer that man should propose, but war has created extraordinary conditions, which permit women to exercise their common sense when it seems necessary.

A woman’s love is so mixed up with the maternal instinct. The very best women want to mother their men. The crippled man arouses this mother love, which makes for lasting happiness.

THE TWO WOMEN. Most women who love suffer through man’s independence. They know themselves to be of his life but “a thing apart,” and are always getting hurt because they count for so very little.

When a woman marries a cripple she knows she is going to count in his life, and that knowledge means a lot.

War is giving us many cripples; that is the greatest tragedy of the times.

But a deformity from accident bears no comparison with an inherited one There is no taint of heredity to worry about.

It is wonderful to some people that women can marry our blinded heroes but it is not wonderful to women.

If love is blind, why should not love come through blindness? The women whose soul is more lovely than her face can find the kingdom of love more easily with a blinded mate than with one who can see.

There are two women who count in the life of every man—the mother who bears him and the woman who helps him to find his better self. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 25 August 1917

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Sharks end Tigers’ hopes PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Toe Punt BONBEACH put an end to Seaford’s season on Saturday, knocking them out of the finals’ race with a convincing 47 point victory.

It was a key game for both teams, Bonbeach needing to win to maintain its place in the top three and getting the double chance, while Seaford needed to win to have any chance of playing finals.

However, as one very good footy judge said at the Mornington v Mt Eliza game a week ago, even if Seaford had beaten Bonbeach (and Mt Eliza had lost to Mornington), they still would have missed out on the finals.

Mt Eliza thumped Langwarrin on Saturday and given its supreme percentage, would have finished in fifth place. As it turned out, the difference in the end was four points and percentage.

It was a good warm up finals-type game for the Sharks, who found the going tough in the first half despite leading at the major interval.

Things were still tight at three quarter time (13 points) before the home side booted six goals to one in the final term to record a 14.15 (99) to 7.10 (52) victory.

Trent Dennis-Lane booted four majors to win the league goal kicking award while their stars in Jackson Casey, Shane McDonald and Dylan Jones really took control of the match, especially in the end.

Aaron Walton played a lone hand for the Tigers with five goals.

Eagles soar: EdithvaleAspendale thumped Mornington.

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The Sharks can now look forward to what will be a cracking Qualifying Final against neighbour Edithvale-Aspendale this Sunday at Frankston Park.

For Seaford, it’s time for reflection on what turned out to be a wasted season. The Tigers copped injuries to key players at the wrong time but they did lose their way for a six week block, which hurt them in the end. They learn from that and the desire should be there for a big pre-season.

Edithvale warmed up to the big final with a monster win against Mornington, 16.20 (116) to 5.8 (38).

In what many considered to be a ‘danger game’, the Eagles blew the Dogs away in the second quarter and went on to boot 6.10 to three behinds in the second half.

Mick Meehan booted four goals and Matt Clark three for the Eagles while Mark Mullins was at his best in defence, along with Stevey Mannix.

With the resignation of Chris Holcombe as coach, it is now believed that the Doggies will pour all of their attention in getting back favourite son and current Cranbourne coach Simon Goosey back at the helm. The club

needs Goosey!

Mt Eliza carried over its last quarter heroics against Mornington last Sunday and put Langwarrin to the sword in front of a home crowd on Saturday.

The Redlegs booted six unanswered goals in the opening quarter and led by 54 points at half time. It then booted 10 goals to four in the second half with Shaun Knott and Karl Lombardozzi booting five goals each. ‘Lomba’ played forward last week too which raised a few eyebrows but with Justin Van Unen out of the team for the year, as well as ruckman Grant Goodall with a knee, the Redlegs needed to try something different. It worked.

Jordan Capkin has also found form at the right time, booting four majors.

Teenager Zac Foot was outstanding for the Kangas, as was Gerard Brown and Blake Harkness.

It will be very interesting to see how the Langwarrin Football Club reacts to finishing on the bottom of the ladder in season 2017. One thing is for sure, if nothing changes, nothing changes.

Pines warmed up for its Elimination Final showdown against Mt Eliza at Chelsea on Saturday with a solid 13.12 (90) to 4.5 (29) victory against Karingal.

Sixteen-year-old Liam Cox was at it again for the Pythons with a couple of goals. Cox is the teenage son of former Python assistant Paul and was coached in the juniors by premiership player Glenn Cornell – a superb Pines connection.

Luke Potts and Paul Scanlon dominated through the middle and Corey Ash was up to his old trucks of shutting down opponents also.

Karingal star of the future Darcy Hope was outstanding for the Bulls.

Karingal will announce their new coach on the RPP Footy Show (98.7FM or livestream on RPP – The Voice of the Peninsula) this Saturday after Andrew Sharp would not commit to the job in 2018.

Frankston YCW was very unconvincing but did what it had to do to win the game against Chelsea on Saturday.

Once again, like it has done on many occasions this season, the Stonecats left it until the last quarter to shift up a gear and get the job done.

The home side trailed by one point at three quarter time after being held to three goals in three quarters, however, booted five goals to one in the last to win 8.12 (60) to 5.6 (36).

Finals next week: Elimination Finals at Chelsea on Saturday: Seniors: Pines v Mt Eliza Reserves: Pines v Frankston YCW Under 19s: Edithvale-Aspendale v Mornington Qualifying Final at Frankston Park on Saturday: Seniors: Bonbeach v Edithvale-ASpendale Reserves: Seaford v Bonbeach Under 19s: Frankston YCW v Langwarrin

Buds breathe life into Nepean race NEPEAN LEAGUE

By Toe Punt A WEEK is a long time in football.

A little over seven days ago Rosebud drew with Hastings and came out of that game looking highly unlikely of winning the 2017 Nepean Division premiership.

Wind the clock forward a week and the premiership race is well and truly alive after Rosebud inflicted Sorrento’s first loss of the season.

The Buds jumped out of the blocks and booted seven goals in one of the best quarters we have witnessed for the season.

Not only did the Buds hit the scoreboard (6.2.38), Sorrento also made the most of its opportunities and trailed by just 13 points (4.1.25) at the first change.

When Sorrento booted five goals to one in the second quarter and entered the major interval with a seven point buffer, it appeared that the Buds had fired all of their shots and simply needed to hang on.

Not only did the Buds hang on, they went on to win the match, 13.11 (89) to 13.7 (85).

In was an enthralling last quarter after just one point separated the sides at three quarter time.

On a couple of occasions Sorrento appeared as though it was going to hang on, however, like the week before against Hastings, Rosebud just kept coming and booted the final goal of the match. This time the final goal got Rosebud in front, not level.

The Buds needed to get some things right from last week and Jackson McRae coming into the side and playing a key

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defensive role on Nick Corp was a massive influence on the final result.

Midfielders in Sean Downie, Fletcher Hustwaite and Brenton Payne were able to hit the scoreboard on multiple occasions and Matt Baker joined Keegan Downie once again in attack and they booted two goals each. Seb Krumeich and Bart Wallace did outstanding jobs defensively too while Ben Dwyer was masterful in the ruck.

Leigh Poholke booted four goals for the Sharks to win yet another league goalkicking award, while Leigh Treeby and Marcus Gardner booted three majors each.

Rosebud coach Adrian McBean said it was a good finals-type game.

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“It was a great finals atmosphere and they’re the types of games you want to be involved in at this time, win lose or draw,” McBean said.

“There were a numbers of factors in our win but more importantly we got our team defence right.

“I thought Hastings was really good the week before and we were lucky to get away with a draw.

“Before the Hastings game I think we got away with a lot of stuff and didn’t get hurt on the scoreboard but Hastings proved last week that we can.

“We just got a few of those things right against Sorrento and we can’t underestimate the job McRae did on Corp – it was sensational.

“We really wanted to win this one and it was good reward for effort,” McBean said.

Red Hill needed to beat Tyabb by five goals more than Dromana beat Rye by on the weekend to sure up its place in the finals – it achieved its objective.

The Hillmen posted a massive 21.15 (141) to 2.4 (16) win against the Yabbies with 12 players hitting the scoreboard.

Chris Irving was the major contributor with four goals while Sean Marchetti has found his best at the right time.

The win was enough to see the Hillmen finish six per cent clear of Dromana in fifth place.

Dromana did everything it could too though, beating Rye 21.17 (143) to 6.8 (48).

Rikki Johnston, in arguably his final game for the Tigers as a player (he is contracted to coach next season), booted eight goals in a best on ground performance.

The Demons, who have had a rebuilding season, blooding 10-plus new Under 19s, fielded one of their most inexperienced sides for the year.

There is a little doubt that after coming so close to finals, there will be a little fire burning inside of the Tigers in the pre-season in preparation for 2018.

Crib Point finished the season in the best way possible, smashing Somerville in its final game of the season.

The Magpies booted 10 goals to two in the second half to blow the home side away 14.9 (93) to 6.14 (50).

Mitchell Chopping, who played in the reserves last week, was one of the Pies’ best yet again while experienced players Luke Herrington and Taylor Stratton were outstanding. It shows that if eve-

rything clicked for the Pies, they were capable.

Somerville President Andy Palmer announced he would be stepping down from the top job and coach Bevan Malloy cannot commit next season either for family reasons but will continue to run the bench on match days. It is believed Andrejs Everitt will step up to the senior coaching role next season.

The Eagles’ nest will be an interesting place to keep an eye on in the preseason.

In the final game, Frankston booted 19.14 (128) to 9.6 (60) to get the win against Pearcedale.

Sam Fox and Zac Longham booted four majors each and Alex Harnett starred for the Bombers.

It’s been a long season for the Panthers. Leigh Stewart selected his 49th player on Saturday to play in the seniors – we all think that’s got to be some kind of a record with the average being somewhere around 35 players for a team not playing finals.

The positive is the entire list is now aware of what it takes to play senior football.

Finals next week: Elimination Finals at Tyabb on Sunday Seniors: Hastings v Red Hill Reserves: Frankston v Hastings Under 19s: Qualifying Final at Frankston Park on Saturday Seniors: Rosebud v Frankston Reserves: Sorrento v Red Hill Under 19s: Red Hill v Frankston

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Langwarrin, Skye still have fate in own hands SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie THE race for the State 1 South-East title and a spot in the 2018 NPL is on in earnest after Mornington’s 4-2 win over Langwarrin at Lawton Park on Saturday.

The result cuts Langwarrin’s lead at the top of the table to just two points but Gus Macleod’s men still have their fate in their own hands while secondplaced Mornington has to win its last two matches and hope that Langy slips up in the process.

Langy is at home to Clifton Hill then finishes the season away to Malvern City while Mornington is at home to Malvern City then away to Morwell Pegasus.

A team of volunteers worked for hours on Saturday to get Lawton Park playable for the big derby.

Armed with brushes, squeegees and pitchforks they eventually won the battle against the elements and although the reserves match was called off referee James Morgan gave the thumbs up for the senior game just 30 minutes before kick-off.

Mornington struck the opening blow when Aaron Root was at the back post to head home Ryan Paczkowski’s cross from the right in the 30th minute.

The visitors went further ahead a minute into first-half injury time when Langy defender Andy McIntyre slid down trying to cut out Sammy Orritt’s cross and could only deflect the ball past Langy keeper Robbie Acs. Within a minute McIntyre almost redeemed himself with a near post header that was cleared off the Mornington goal line.

In the 57th minute Mornington went further ahead after McIntyre gave the ball away allowing Paczkowski to charge into the left of the area and his cutback was diverted past Acs by Langy defender Nick Thorogood for another own goal.

Langy hit back a minute later when Mat Luak passed to Aaran Currie who turned and struck the ball past Mornington keeper Kris McEvoy from the right of the area.

Currie’s back post header from Connor Belger’s corner in the 69th minute made it 3-2 but that was all the joy Langy would get from this contest and Currie was substituted a few minutes later.

The tireless Paczkowski missed a chance to settle the issue in the 85th minute but dinked his shot past Acs and wide of the far post.

Then a long ball downfield by Paczkowski in the 89th minute was misjudged by Langy substitute Navin Velupillay allowing Wayne Gordon to

Talented teenager: Travis Ernsdoerfer joined in the goalfest at Baxter Park on Saturday. Picture: John Punshon

race into the area and square the ball for a tap-in by Orritt to make it 4-2.

The State 2 South-East ladder tells a sorry tale of local sides with Seaford United now relegated and Peninsula Strikers staring down the barrel in second-bottom spot.

Seaford lost 6-2 at home to Old Scotch last weekend while Strikers lost 3-0 away to Heatherton United on Saturday night.

Second half goals to Ali Sanad, Meldin Klehic and Owen Walker accounted for Strikers whose night was made worse when Scott Buchanan was sent off the bench in the 79th minute.

Another local State 2 outfit Frankston Pines went down 4-2 at home to Beau-

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Pines’ goals came from Matty Davis and CJ Hodgson while Beaumaris’ scorers were Gianni Allebi (2), Kieron Kennedy and Zach Lemke.

Despite last weekend’s 2-1 home loss which gave Knox City the title, Skye United still is in the hunt for promotion from State 3 South-East.

Billy Armour’s men are now third on goal difference behind Stan Webster’s Brandon Park which drew 2-2 with relegation-threatened Dingley Stars and Brandon Park travels to Skye in the final round of the season.

Skye opened the scoring on Saturday in the 32nd minute when striker

Daniel Attard controlled the ball from a throw-in on the left of the area then turned and casually volleyed it into the top far corner.

Mathew Hames almost levelled five minutes later but his left-foot shot struck the far post then Nehemiah Verscharen’s curled shot a minute later was spectacularly tipped over by Skye keeper Jonathon Crook.

Wide midfielder Jordan Avraham levelled in the 54th minute with a neat first-time strike after Grant Lane’s low ball from the right into the near post.

A looping Marcus Collier header in the 66th minute forced Knox keeper Joel Becker to punch clear then a bizarre goal in the 85th minute decided the issue.

Lane curled a shot toward goal from the left of the area and Crook was well positioned but the spin on the ball and the blinding glare of the sun combined to send it past his grasp and into goal to make it 2-1.

Skye’s last good chance came a minute later but substitute Lawrence Komba shot wide from close range.

Baxter smashed Harrisfield Hurricanes 6-1 in their State 4 South fixture at Baxter Park on Saturday.

Louis Griffiths started the rout in the 8th minute then teenage dynamo Travis Ernsdoerfer made it 2-0 in the 13th minute.

Alan Lipsett chimed in with goals in the 17th and 23rd minutes and big Dan Disseldorp added his name to the scoresheet in the 35th minute as the Hurricanes were swept away by a fivegoal first-half tsunami.

Harrisfield’s sole reply came from Nick Tsantlogiannis three minutes into the second half but Baxter substitute Justin Brown joined in festivities two minutes from time to round out the scoreline.

Rosebud Heart twice came from behind to record a gutsy 3-2 home win over Hampton Park United in their State 4 South clash on Saturday.

Adrian Miranta caught Heart on the break and finished well to make it 1-0 in the 29th minute.

A superb finish by Cory Osorio in the 53rd minute made it 1-1 but straight from the restart a long ball from Hampton Park and a defensive mixup by James Liddle and Matthew Pearce allowed Mitchel Hawkins to lob Heart keeper Sean Skelly and restore the visitors’ lead.

Heart pressed hard for an equaliser which eventually came in the 77th minute via a superb corner from manof-the-match Blake Hicks which saw Daniel Hodge head home to make it 2-2.

Three minutes later a Hampton Park short corner was well read by Tony Orr

who intercepted and passed to Dave Greening who was well inside his defensive half.

Greening turned and charged toward goal going past three defenders before finishing superbly for a dramatic winner.

Somerville Eagles recorded their fourth win of the State 5 South season and skipped four points clear of the relegation zone with a 2-1 victory over second-bottom White Star Dandenong at Dallas Brooks Park on Saturday.

A Cormac Doherty header from Eric Manhanong’s free kick in the 8th minute opened the scoring and Doherty made it 2-0 from the penalty spot following a handball inside the area in the 31st minute.

Aldin Pjevo’s penalty in the 54th minute made it 2-1 but the Eagles held on for an important win.

Southern United beat the senior NTC side 4-1 at Monterey Reserve on Sunday.

Southern captain Candy FerreyraBas opened the scoring in the 8th minute and a lightning-quick break in the 25th minute engineered by wide left player Elizabeth Robers and finished

by Savanna Anastopoulos gave the home side a two-goal cushion at the interval.

Southern’s US import Courtney Hueston scored twice in the second half while NTC could only muster a solitary response.

Powerhouse Southern central defender Mikhaila Bowden was impressive.

Southern’s under-15s lost 2-0 to NTC in an earlier match with a low shot from just outside the area by NTC’s Gemma Leo in the 33rd minute opening the scoring.

Leo completed her double in the second half but Southern made the elite youngsters work hard for their win.

Southern used five under-13s in its matchday squad.

Southern’s under-18s have struggled this season following a massive turnover of players in the off-season and NTC accounted for George Perpina’s side 6-0.

Paige Zois and Olivia Suarez both scored twice and other scorers were Nia Stamatopoulos (penalty) and Kiara Hronopoulos.

Most local sides are inactive during this weekend’s catch-up round but not Southern which has an opportunity to clinch the NPLW under-13s championship.

This weekend’s games: SATURDAY 3pm: Southern Utd v Geelong Galaxy Utd (Monterey Reserve, U13s 10am, U15s 11.30am, U18s 1pm), Somerville Eagles v Pakenham Utd (Barber Reserve).

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Boyd makes another pitch at international glory

By Ben Triandafillou TALENTED baseball pitcher Jackson Boyd, of Langwarrin will again represent Australia as he heads for the under-18s Baseball World Cup in Thunder Bay, Canada.

Boyd, 17, flew out last Saturday 19 August and will have eight lead-up matches before the opening round of the World Cup on Friday 1 September.

Boyd made the selection for the 20-player team, following an impressive performance at an Australian academy camp on the Gold Coast earlier this year.

This will be the first time that Boyd has made the Australian World Cup side and he said making the team is a whole other level.

“I’m going to be playing with the best of the best and they could even be future Major League Baseball

Wind up: Jackson Boyd throws a pitch at the 2016 World Series in Bangor, Maine, USA. Picture: supplied

787 Tennis searches for “new players”

By Ben Triandafillou THE unique 787 Men’s Tennis Competition will enter its 80th season this month since being founded by Mount Eliza resident Kevin Morley in 1977.

The private doubles competition has been played on member’s home tennis courts in and around the surrounding areas of Mt Eliza for the past 40 years.

It is now entering a new phase and is looking to increase their number of members with a “new players” drive.

787 Tennis are seeking interested players with or without a home tennis court and who are ideally aged 35 years plus.

787 committee member John Patchell said you don’t need to be a champion to join the

Bell has golden run at championships

By Ben Triandafillou OUR Lady of Fatima student Joel Bell returned last week with two gold medals and a top 10 finish in the under-12 School Sport Australia Cross Country Championships.

Bell, 12, joined the Team Victoria Cross Country team after finishing fifth in the regional cross country and was given the opportunity to run at the championships in Hobart from Friday 11 August to Monday 14 August.

He took everything in his stride and helped the under-12’s Team Victoria side earn an overall gold medal. Bell was also awarded a gold medal in the 1500m composite relay.

Bell said that just getting the experience to run in Hobart and meet new friends the highlight of his trip.

“We went really well and the track was really tough with a 300m hill,” he said. “I really just want to thank my mum and dad for taking me everywhere and helping with the travel.”

Bell is part of the Mornington Little Athletics and is now looking at running a marathon or triathlon in the near future.

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competition and residing in Mt Eliza is not a prerequisite.

“We have a lot of fun – it’s competitive but still very social,” he said.

“It’s a great competition and you get to go and enjoy some incredible facilities.”

“You get time to mix and meet a bunch of people. You might need a plumber to fix an issue at home but you might have just played with a plumber who can help, so you never know who you might meet.

The 787 tennis competition plays every Saturday afternoon and will play its first round of its 80th season on Saturday 26 August.

For any further information contact John Patchell on 0418566651.

Golden smile: Our Lady of Fatima student, Joel Bell, celebrates his achievements at the School Sport Australia Cross Country Championships.

Picture: supplied

stars,” he said.

Boyd, who was part of the Southern Mariners, a representative charter for the Victorian bayside suburbs, is no stranger to performing at the top-level.

Last year the Southern Mariners managed to reach the senior level championship game at the Little League World Series in Bangor, Maine, United States and in doing so became the first Australian side to make the finals of a World Series tournament.

The Southern Mariners journey started in Geelong where they won the state championships in January last year before taking out the national championships in NSW later in May. They then went on to triumph at the Asia-Pacific Championships in The Philippines which secured them a spot in the World Series.

Boyd said making it to the World Series was an achievement in itself but to do as well as they did wasn’t really expected.

“We won our way all the way up to the World Series where we managed to finish runners-up,” he said. “We didn’t even think we would win a game over there so coming second was a massive shock.”

Boyd and the under-18s Australian side is now set to face world number three, Korea, on the opening day of the 2017 Baseball World Cup.

787 Champions: Neal Gale, captain of the Dolphins team, celebrates winning the autumn 2017 season with his side.

Picture: supplied

Parkdale cricketer gets “massive” opportunity

By Ben Triandafillou PARKDALE secondary student, Joshua Sugden, represented Victoria for the second consecutive year at the National Indoor Cricket Championships in Mackay, QLD last month.

Sugden, 14, was given the opportunity to captain the second under-15s Victorian team and was able to lead the side into fifth place.

Sugden said the team trained for close to three months before the tournament to decide who would represent the state.

“Having the announcement two weeks before the tournament that I would be captaining the Victorian side was massive,” he said.

“It was a big achievement as that was my main goal and was something I was aiming for when doing all the training leading up to the event.”

Sugden said most of the matches they played at the cham-

pionships were pretty close but noticed a big difference playing in Queensland this year compared to Dubbo last year.

“It was a really good tournament and learning experience.

“It’s completely different playing in Queensland to what it was like last year in Dubbo as the ball swung a lot more because of the weather and the heat.”

“It was a much different atmosphere with all the little things making a big difference.”

Sugden has played in the Parkdale senior’s side and has been playing in a super league tournament for the past few months in Cranbourne where he captains the fourth side.

Sugden, a recipient of the $500 Local Sporting Champions grant, met with the federal Isaacs Labor MP Mark Dreyfus to thank him on Monday 21 August.

The grant went towards the championship’s fees as well as equipment and playing gear.

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