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Back to nothing like normal AFTER weeks of getting used to doing their schooling at home, Western Port Secondary College students are now bracing for a new challenge: going back to school. What will their post-lockdown learning life be like in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic?

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Shire’s ‘ugly’ Sorry Day decision Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au ON National Sorry Day, Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors rejected adopting an Aboriginal name for the $50 million aquatic centre being built at Rosebud.

Another public consultation process “targeted” at peninsula residents will now be undertaken with five suggested names, including three Aboriginal words.

However, the final decision will be made by councillors with the delay costing ratepayers an estimated $200,000.

The names on the list are: Gunawarra Aquatic Centre; Rosebud Aquatic Centre; Barbawar Aquatic Centre; Yawa Aquatic Centre; and Tides Aquatic Centre. Gunawarra means black swan, barbawar stingray and yawa to swim.

Cr David Gill said council’s reluctance to vote at its Tuesday 26 May meeting “came about because some councillors seemed to believe that they would not get the name they wanted”.

Not taking the opportunity to endorse an Aboriginal name “has brought an element into council that I never thought would happen”, he said.

He saw the decision to not vote on

a name as being especially shameful for the council because it came on National Sorry Day on the eve of National Reconciliation Week.

Cr Gill said some shire officers who had contacted him “had wanted to quit … they were enraged and disgusted, absolutely disgusted”.

“I felt like I didn’t want to be there; I felt like quitting,” Cr Gill said. “[Councillors] don’t always agree, and we don’t always get it right. All councils have the good, the bad, and the ugly. This was the ugly.

With council elections due later this year, Cr Gill sees “the push” for an anglicised name “having more to do with a local Rosebud lobby group than

any principles involved in the naming process”. “There is an overwhelming abundance of English place names [on the peninsula]. This was an opportunity to line up our often-stated acknowledgment and the paying of respect to our first people’s culture with action as outlined in council’s recently adopted Reconciliation Action Plan.”

Cr Gill said that in the lead-up to last week’s meeting “several councillors began an email blitz advocating for the aquatic centre to be named Rosebud, where it is located”.

He said there had previously been general agreement that the aquatic centre was for the entire peninsula “and that an iconic stand-alone name

was preferable to a localised commonly used name”.

Cr Hugh Fraser, who seconded the motion by Cr Antonella Celi to again undertake public consultation and not adopt the shire officer’s recommendation to name the aquatic centre Gunawarra, said there was no legal obstacle “to deny our community or this council the right to consider the name Rosebud Aquatic Centre as one of a number of possible names”.

Cr Fraser said the name Gunawarra was “arrived at through an internal process which relied on incorrect verbal advice from an unnamed public servant. Management filtered out all references to Rosebud and Peninsula”.

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some great tools on re-evaluating your target market Share your story/journey People connect to stories and documenting your journey through these times can be really powerful.

We’ll run over some options, platforms and strategies on how to do this.

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Libs join calls to delay AGL process Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au THE state opposition has waded into the debate over the time being given for the public to comment on an environmental effects statement prepared by AGL for a gas import terminal at Crib Point.

“The potential consequences of a decision to locate this toxic industry at Crib Point, are too great to allow such an important part of the process to proceed at a time when our community is in the middle of dealing with a world wide virus pandemic,” Hastings MP Neale Burgess said.

AGL’s environmental effects statement (EES) for its proposed floating gas terminal and a 56 kilometre pipeline to Pakenham is now being reviewed by the Department for Environment Land Water and Planning (DELWP) before being released for public exhibition and comment.

Community group Save Westernport and Environment Victoria have also called on Mr Wynne to delay release of the EES for public comment (“Fairness call for AGL decision” The News 12/5/20).

Mr Burgess last week quoted from a 9 October 2018 media release in which Mr Wynne stated “we owe it to the community and the environment to get this right and ensure this proposal is rigorously analysed by the most thorough environmental and cultural assessment tool available in the state”.

“I don’t believe this project should ever have been considered for Crib Point, as it will just serve to once again, encourage thinking of this

beautiful area as a potential location for toxic industrial development,” Mr Burgess said. “The Crib Point community has fought long and hard to stop people thinking about their home as an industrial zone and the Andrews Labor government owes them at the very least, a properly run process, not hidden behind an event that is demanding the full attention of every one of us.

“The public exhibition of the AGL EES must be postponed and a reasonable extension of time granted for public scrutiny and submissions.”

Mr Burgess said he had told Mr Wynne in a letter that it would be unfair “for a government that is restricting the movement of people to, at the same time, conduct a process calling for their participation”.

“AGL has had nearly two years to prepare their study, while it is proposed that the community should have just four weeks to respond and through online submissions.”

Save Westernport’s steering committee last month said it was “essential that the Mr Wynne remains beyond the influence of AGL”.

“By making use of his discretionary powers, he can ensure that the EES does not proceed in a way that is rushed or that appears to give the proponent an advantage.

“Compromising the effectiveness of the EES to accommodate the proponent would be highly inappropriate, particularly if it incorporates new untried methods that could be seen to discourage community involvement or that limit the effectiveness of their contribution.

“No precedent exists for an EES to be held only online.”

PENINSULA School of Dance Director Melanie Gard, left, has joined dance studios across Victoria in calling for a say in regulations governing their reopening later this month. Picture: Yanni

Dance teachers want to lead next step DANCING schools say authorities determining rules for their reopening on Monday 22 June are out of step with the industry.

More than 170 dance schools are lobbying the Premier Daniel Andrews to let them save a say in regulations being drafted by the Department of Health and Human Services which they say is based on recommendations from the Australian Institute of Sport.

Australian Academy of Dance director Mike Harrison-Lamond said dance studio owners said the AIS was “not our governing body, nor do they have an understanding of our industry”.

He said requiring four square metres a person, 20 people in each enclosed space and no more than 10 people for each activity “is causing mass confusion throughout the industry”.

Mr Harrison-Lamond said dance schools wanted to remove the 10-person restriction and limit numbers to 20 with the four square metres a person rule.

He said it would be uneconomic to limit dance to schools to 10 people “regardless of how big a space is”.

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Caring for our community during Coronavirus

Getting through this together To protect our community the Mornington Peninsula Shire is taking measures to reduce the risk of spread of COVID-19. We would like to thank our community for respecting the restrictions that have been placed upon us all and for thinking of others during these challenging times. For the latest updates, including Easy Read facts sheets, visit: mornpen.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

What you can do from 1 June The next stage in the gradual easing of restrictions by the Victorian Government has come into effect throughout the state as of 11:59pm on Sunday 31 May. Physical distancing and gathering rules still apply at all times.

The Shire’s libraries will be open from 9 June to collect reserved books only. The Briars, some community facilities, parks, playgrounds, skate parks, sporting fields and Pelican Park indoor pool can now open subject to restrictions and modifications.

For a full run-down on the status of Shire services and facilities, please visit: mornpen.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Further information regarding these changes is available on the Victorian Government’s DHHS website at: dhhs.vic.gov.au/victoriasrestriction-levels-covid-19

Additional cleansing in our community A new street cleansing blitz has begun on the Mornington Peninsula thanks to teams of displaced workers who lost their jobs due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Funded by the state government, the new workforce is delivering disinfecting services to support the Shire’s existing cleaning regime.

Together both teams will help set our community up for success as restrictions ease and our public spaces become busier.

Popular areas and communal touch points such as public seating, bike hoops, playground equipment, bins, pedestrian signal buttons, handrails, street furniture and bus shelters will get extra cleansing and disinfecting seven days a week over the coming weeks.

Have your say Draft Positive Ageing Strategy – closes 5pm 26 June Mornington Peninsula Shire has developed the new draft Positive Ageing Strategy 2020 – 2025 to support all of us to live and age well on the Peninsula. To provide your feedback: 1300 850 600 mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay haveyoursay@mornpen.vic.gov.au To learn more about the Positive Ageing Strategy: PositiveAgeing@mornpen.vic.gov.au 5950 1733

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Messages from our councillors Your Councillors (L–R) Seawinds Crs Simon Brooks, Antonella Celi, Frank Martin Briars Crs Rosie Clark, Bev Colomb, Mayor Cr Sam Hearn Nepean Crs Hugh Fraser, Bryan Payne Thank you to our volunteers On behalf of the Shire and personally from all the councillors, we’d like to acknowledge and share a special thank you with the many dedicated volunteers on the Mornington Peninsula.

The theme of this year’s National Volunteer Week was ‘Changing Communities. Changing Lives’ and it couldn’t be more appropriate given the challenging circumstances we find ourselves in.

Thank you to all our volunteers for the energy, time and caring you bring to our community.

If you would like to learn more about volunteering with the Shire and across the Mornington Peninsula visit: volmornpen.com.au

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Stay the course While restrictions are easing around Victoria and our community is enjoying a return to many activities that have been off limits for many weeks, it is important to remember that we must still maintain physical distancing rules.

It is wonderful that we can re-connect with family and friends in person, get back to sporting activities and visit our favourite places, however at all times we must • stay 1.5 metres apart • continue to practice good hand hygiene • and stay at home if you are unwell.

Back to school After many weeks of online learning at home, Victorian students are moving back to their classrooms! What a thrill it will be for them to see everyone again.

We’d like to congratulate all our amazing teachers, students and families for the massive effort involved and the dedication and resilience you have shown. You will always remember it!

For everyone’s safety, please make sure the 40km/h speed limits around schools during drop-off and pick-up times are strictly obeyed.

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Border keepers call for baywatch help Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au BORDER Watch officers have asked Mornington Yacht Club members to “look out for anything suspicious when [they are] out on the bay”.

Club office manager Sarah Grant said the Border Watch officers appeared to be focusing on public boat ramps.

“They were not after anything specific and they were in and out [of here]

very quickly,” she said.

The club regarded the advice as “general information for members”.

The visit was part of a general sweep of the bay’s boat ramps.

Officers handed out leaflets headed “Small craft border crime – Know the Flags” which said criminals “may attempt to use small craft to bring drugs, illegal tobacco, weapons and dangerous chemicals into Australia”.

They referred to “suspicious” ves-

sels as those anchored or operating in unusual areas; meeting other vessels at sea; displaying unusual draughts; not displaying navigation lights; going out in bad weather; returning to dock in a damaged condition or with scrape marks on their hulls; or those with unusual modifications.

Boaters were urged to alert Border Watch officers of “skippers or crews inquiring about Australian Border Force, police or other law enforce-

Parking fine remains A MOTORIST who copped an $85 fine for parking in a space reserved for boat trailers at Safety Beach may have to pay up.

Warren Renton said he had been unaware that the area near the Safety Beach boat ramp was off limits for vehicles not towing a trailer.

He said the trailers-only car park at the boat ramp was more often than not empty during the week while parking spaces outside the shops opposite were in short supply (“Fine time not had by all” The News 26/5/20).

The nearest side street has limited parking.

Mr Renton, who lives at Safety Beach, said there was only one no-parking sign in the car-and-trailer parking area. “I checked the other signs in the carpark, and there is no mention of fines being issued within the car parking area,” he said.

“This is totally inadequate, considering that the shire is conducting random raids to catch unsuspecting motorists parked there. As far as I am concerned it [the sign] doesn’t clearly state anything.”

ment activities, or those lacking local knowledge or unable to operate their boats properly”.

They were asked to “be on the lookout for unusual radio activity, such as cryptic radio messages or vessels not responding to radio contact; unusual objects at sea or washed up on shore, or hidden campsites or fuel dumps on beaches or in remote areas”.

A spokesperson said Australian Border Force officers “routinely undertake

land and sea patrols to ensure the integrity of the … border, including on the Mornington Peninsula and the Port of Hastings”.

“These patrols include interactions with other vessels, boating and yacht clubs, and will include providing information and education about Border Watch.”

The Border Watch number for reporting “anything suspicious” is 1800 06 1800.

Team approach to check COVID-19 TEN five-person teams are out disinfecting “communal touch points” throughout the Mornington Peninsula to lessen the spread of COVID-19.

The teams are being paid for by the state government through Citywide, a “physical services company” and work in conjunction with the shire’s Clean Team.

The teams are cleaning public seating, bike hoops, playground equipment, bins, pedestrian signal buttons, handrails, street furniture and bus shelters.

“This was a quick turnaround initiative of the government to support our community in feeling safe and secure in public and provide some additional support to council and business as restrictions are eased,” the mayor Cr Sam Hearn said.

“This extra cleansing and disinfecting service by Citywide is additional to our own Clean Team that patrols high profile areas and focuses on cleaning and picking up street litter. Together, both teams will help set our community up for success as restrictions ease and our public spaces become busier.”

The shire is one of 27 municipalities where Citywide teams have been sent under the state’s $500 million Working for Victoria program which matches people who have lost their jobs, including those affected by the economic impacts of COVID-19, with employers who need staff.

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The shire’s environment protection manager John Rankine confirmed the boat ramp parking area on Marine Drive, opposite Victoria Street, was set aside for vehicles and trailers.

Drivers of single vehicles parking there were “committing an offence and liable for an infringement notice – regardless of the level of occupancy of the car park” – as the no-parking sign indicates it is reserved for vehicles with trailers.

However, Mr Rankine allowed that: “Shire officers may use their discretion on occasions based on occupancy levels and the likelihood of the car park becoming closer to capacity.”

With the relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions around recreational boating and fishing there has been a significant increase in demand for boat ramp car parks, Mr Rankine said.

“The shire has an obligation to ensure these areas are enforced so vehicles with trailers can park without the risk of the carpark being full.”

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Not back to normal – yet MORNINGTON Senior Sergeant Paul Edwards said the relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions was “not the time to think everything’s back to normal”.

“People still need to be aware of the numbers allowed at gatherings and events and to make sure they keep to 1.5 metre distancing,” he said.

In a sign that many people think the danger has passed, parents have begun registering their children’s upcoming parties with the station.

“People will still need to use commonsense and to check the Department of Human Services’ guidelines to ensure they know what is and isn’t allowed.”

Senior Sergeant Edwards said police were happy with the way peninsula residents had conducted themselves during the pandemic, and that sensible behaviour meant “less than five” fines were issued to those flouting the rules.

The danger has not passed, however. “If we see people blatantly flouting the rules they will still receive $1652 fines,” he said.

“People around here have been responsible and we hope that continues.”

Wine taken A MAN allegedly stole two bottles of alcohol from a Hastings bottle shop, 9.30pm, Friday 15 May.

24 were arrested and charged with possessing a modified firearm and possessing a drug of dependence.

They appeared at Frankston Magistrates’ Court where one was further remanded and the other bailed to reappear at a later date.

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Police said the man, above, walked out of the Church Street bottle shop without making any attempt to pay.

The man is described as being in his late 20s, of medium height and weight, with short, dark hair and wearing a tan hoodie, black skinny jeans, white shoes and carrying a black bag.

Anyone with information can call Hastings police 5970 7800, Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic. com.au

Men arrested POLICE found more than expected when they searched a car during a routine intercept in a Mornington street, 3.40am, Tuesday 26 May. They allegedly found a sawn-off double barrel shotgun and quantities of the drug methyl-amphetamine, or ice.

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A HASTINGS man who allegedly assaulted a neighbour and criminally damaged two cars was due to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Monday).

The 28-year-old was out on bail over numerous charges when arrested at home, Friday 29 May. The neighbour required hospital treatment for his injuries.

Detective Acting Sergeant Harry Simpson, of Somerville CIU, said police had “searched extensively” for the man before his arrest.

Speedster off road THE driver of a Mercedes allegedly driving at 171kph in Dromana on the weekend had his car impounded for 30 days for a cost of $1335.

Somerville Highway Patrol police said they spotted the black Mercedes Benz AMG A45 on Dunns Creek Road, Sunday 24 May, travelling at more than twice the 80kph limit.

The 71-year-old driver, from the ACT, will be summonsed to appear at court at a later date over a range of driving offences.

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Ferry terminal grant a ‘great first step’ THE state government has given $5 million towards the $22 million redevelopment of the ferry precinct at Sorrento.

Nepean MP Chris Brayne said finance for the redevelopment – part of a $40 million upgrade to the Queenscliff to Sorrento ferry service – includes $16 million from Searoad Ferries and $1 million from Mornington Peninsula Shire.

Half of the state government’s $5 million will go to Searoad Ferries for works in and around the terminal, including improved public amenities and access for visitors, and half to the shire for pedestrian and roadworks connecting it to Point Nepean Road.

Work will start early next year with the complete project, including work at the Queenscliff terminal, scheduled to be finished by 2023.

The mayor Cr Sam Hearn said the government’s grant was a “great first step in realising the potential of this important transport and tourism link”.

“We have been working closely with Searoad Ferries CEO Matt McDonald and advocating to the state government for financial support to be able to commence stage one of this initiative,” he said.

“The timing … is really pleasing as it will be a major boost to our economic recovery efforts as we transition out of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Mr McDonald said the upgrade would “benefit the Sorrento community with improved amenity … and complement the work being undertaken in Queenscliff to create a world class, iconic tourism and transport

Picture: Keith Platt precinct that connects both terminal locations to support the regional economy and local communities”.

Cr Hugh Fraser said the ferry precinct was an essential entry point connecting the Mornington Peninsula to the Great Ocean Road and Geelong.

“The precinct upgrade ensures

Meow to a better life ONE female cat and her offspring can produce 40,000 cats in their lifetimes.

More than a quarter of a million healthy cats and dogs are put down in Australia every year because there are not enough homes for them.

Not for profit organisation Meow Rescue is hoping to make a dent in those statistics. Its volunteers, most living on the Mornington Peninsula, rescue cats and kittens and are “passionate about making change in the lives of unwanted cats, kittens and our community”.

“We stand for rescue, rehabilitate and rehome,” Committee member Kelly Davidson said. “All rescue cats are cared for by our team of foster carers in their own homes.

“We advocate for de-sexing and promote responsible pet ownership, animal welfare and non-kill solutions.”

Meow’s kittens and cats are vet checked, wormed, treated for fleas, de-sexed, microchipped and vaccinated before going on to their “puuurfect” home.

Ms Davidson said a Last-Litter program for cat owners was part of an “ethical approach to reducing the numbers of unwanted cats”.

“This entails the pet owner surrendering the entire litter to us and, in return, we de-sex the kittens’ mother at no cost,” she said.

Cranbourne-based Meow and Friends Community Vet will hold its first assisted de-sexing day on the 6 June. For $50 a cat will be de-sexed, vaccinated and microchipped. Details: meowandfriendsvet@ gmail.com

Clarification VETS on the Mornington Peninsula are regulated as to what they can and cannot do with stray animals.

The Domestic Animals Act of Victoria stipulates that cats and dogs brought to vets as strays must be handed over to the council if the vet has not signed what is called an 84Y agreement.

Vets working outside the agreement can be fined if they are caught checking an animal’s microchip or contacting its owners. Those within the agreement can retain, dispose of, or return cats or dogs to their owners.

The veterinary clinic referred to in the article on Neil the cat was not the Rye Vet Clinic in Point Nepean Road (“Loss of cat means loss of confidence in pound” The News 26/5/20).

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All aboard: Marking financial commitments for the ferry terminal at Sorrento by the state government and Mornington Peninsula Shire are Searoad Ferries CEO Matt McDonald, centre, with Cr Bryan Payne, left, Cr Hugh Fraser and Nepean MP Chris Brayne. Picture: Supplied

the public amenity will provide a welcome experience for such an important piece of tourism and transport infrastructure,” he said.

The car ferry is one of the busiest in Australia carrying more than 950,000 people and 26,000 vehicles a year, Cr Bryan Payne said.

“The Sorrento community, in fact the whole of the Mornington Peninsula, welcomes this project that we have been waiting for over many years.

“The project will deliver a world class facility for our wonderful ferry service with accessibility for all patrons.”

Stephen Taylor

Restrictions eased but caution required IT seemed as though the Mornington Peninsula became active again last Tuesday with the state government further easing COVID-19 restrictions.

Playgrounds, skate parks, outdoor gym equipment and park equipment, such as furniture and barbecues, were reopened for up to 10 people, with the number expanding to 20 from 11.59pm on Sunday.

Libraries, youth centres and other community facilities were given the go ahead to open with 20 people in a single area that complies with social distancing rules; men’s sheds and arts and crafts classes can resume; entertainment and cultural venues, such as galleries, museums, drive-in cinemas and historic sites can open, and swimming pools can open with up to 20 people and extra safety requirements in place.

Community sporting activities are also be permitted with up to 20 people in undivided spaces, provided the sport is outdoors, noncompetitive, non-contact, and people are able to play 1.5 metres apart.

The mayor Cr Sam Hearn said the easing of restrictions was a sign of “slowly and cautiously heading in the right direction”.

“If we stay the course and do the right thing, there’ll be more announcements on 22 June that will see a further easing of restrictions – something we’re all looking forward to.”

The gradual easing of restrictions was encouraging for local businesses and, in particular, the tourism and hospitality sectors.

“In the meantime, I remind everyone that we still need to remain vigilant and cautious and to observe the social distancing rules and practice good hygiene.”

In other signs of easing, non-food and drink market stalls can open, and overnight stays can resume at private houses and in tourist accommodation.

Campgrounds and caravan parks can open but with communal facilities closed. The shire camping season is proposed to reopen in October.

Up to 20 people are allowed at weddings plus the celebrant and couple; up to 50 are allowed at funerals, plus those conducting the ceremony, and up to 20 are allowed at religious ceremonies, plus those performing the service.

Outdoor gatherings can have 20 people and 20 people can be inside a home which, for a family of four, means 16 visitors.

Those able to work from home must keep working from home until at least the end of June. Details: mornpen.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

Making the best of remote learning WESTERN Port Secondary College students embraced the brave new world of remote flexible learning during the COVID-19 lockdowns.

Years 11 and 12 VCE and VCAL students, who returned to school last week, had direct instruction with subject teachers as a class to ensure a continuity of learning over the past seven weeks.

“We tried to keep the structure of the timetable similar for students while working in an achievable and sustainable way during remote learning,” principal Chris Quinn said.

Lessons were held on the Microsoft Teams platform with students logging in for lesson plans at 9am each day with their names ticked off on a roll before they joined in a 15 minute home group session.

Live virtual classes of 30 minutes included direct instruction from the teacher followed by students putting into practice the work studied.

“Our senior students have started really well with the return to their VCE and VCAL programs,” Mr Quinn said.

“It is important to recognise what our students and staff have achieved despite the disrupted start to term.”

Students are scheduled to return to the school on Tuesday 9 June.

Senior students were asked how they found the remote flexible learning program: Ethan Andrew: “At the start I didn’t want to do it, but as it went on, I found out it wasn’t that bad.”

Harry Hansen: “It was a struggle for not only me but for my teachers and peers. However, with the dedication of teachers, students and parents, we got through it all and are now coming back to school to do great things.”

Emily Smart: “RFL has been a wild ride honestly. I have my moments with different classes; some are easier than others. It was

hard to always stay motivated because I found that I had more distractions at home.”

Wiki Tate: “I started RFL really well, woke up early, got work done and stuck to a routine but, over the past couple weeks, it got harder with studying for SACs as well as trying to learn new content by myself.”

Liz Dowler: “The beginning was a challenge, but once I made a study planner I regained confidence in remote learning without the classroom environment.”

Returning to school is another hurdle, with Mishka Lee admitting to being “a little bit nervous, because things will be quite different at first”.

Harry Hainsworth sees it as enabling himto “get a lot of stress off my chest”.

Cory Ponyeim said: “Honestly, I’ve never been so excited and impatient to return to school and see all my friends and do face-toface learning again.”

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JUNE Although these events and support groups are not meeting due to the COVID 19 virus, this page still contains the email or phone contacts for these important services.

Relaxing Yoga and Qi Gong Every Tuesday 10.30am. Suitable for over 55s.

Cost $7. Hastings Community House.

185 High St. Hastings.

Call Dianna 0425 779 306 for more info.

Hastings Bowls Club Every Wed starting 6pm. Everyone is welcome to try lawn bowls by starting with barefoot bowls, followed by a BBQ. Located at Marine Pde, Hastings.

Ph 5979 1723 or 0448 023 287

Hastings Tennis Club Open court program Thurs at 6pm Aimed at new players, beginners and those who haven’t played in a while. Starts with warm up fitness, then novelty easy hitting games aimed at learning the basics. Then finish with cool down and supper. $15 per person bookings essential.

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Come and join us for a paddle in our Dragonboat.

We paddle every Sunday at Patterson Lakes. You can have three “Come and try’s “ before deciding to join our special team. We provide paddles and PFD’s. For more info call Marilyn 0433 114 338 or Lyndsay 0425 743 455. For fun, fitness and friendship.

Charity Sewing Every third Tues each month If you love sewing, you’d be most welcome to come to the next Sewing afternoon for the Dress-a-Girlaround-the-World project when we sew dresses for young girls living in poverty in third world countries.

Bring your own machine but fabric, simple patterns, thread and trims are supplied. Venue is Hastings Uniting Church hall beginning at 1.30pm.

Enquiries to Sandra 5979 1237.

Family Drug Support – Frankston Non-religious, open meetings for those impacted by someone’s drug and/or alcohol use. Talk/listen in a non-judgemental, safe environment.

Wednesday fortnightly, 6pm at Frankston Hospital, 2 Hastings Rd. Meetings are free.

Further details phone Chloe 0448 177 083 Family History Melb PC Users Group, Mornington, Family History and DNA. We meet at the Mornington Information Centre every 3rd Monday for Family History and every last Wednesday for DNA (research), Q&A, Information, Presentations. www.melbpc.org.au/ sigs/mornington-peninsula-sig/family-history Contact Colin 0417 103 678 IBS/FODMAP Sensitives Support and Self-Help Association Suffering bloat, pain, foggy-thinking. Chronic foodrelated gut dysfunction. Food sensitivities. Guidance through self-diagnosis of specific food intolerances, resolution, recipes. Face-face forums, individual, small group sessions. No cost.

Sasha: 0422 918 074 or 0407 095 760 Petanque Come and enjoy the fun playing petanque on Wednesdays and Sundays at Moorooduc Recreation Reserve, Derril Road Moorooduc from 3pm - 5pm. Further info contact.Jim 0458548491 or Jan 0409132761 or email morningtonpeninsulapetanque@gmail.com U3A Low cost membership and courses for seniors 45+.

Extensive term 1 low cost membership, courses and activities at www.hastingsu3a.org.au or call into office at 13 Teal Crt, Hastings Mon/Tues 10am–1pm Thurs 1pm-4pm, ph 5969 8585.

Angling Club Snapper Point Angling Club is looking for new members. For a short time all joining fees will be waivered so why not come along to one of our monthly meetings, fishing comps or just an excursion. Experience the friendly comradery between like-minded fishos and swap some of those legendary stories. Website spac.org.au or call Russ on 0418320314 Epilepsy Support Group Meet every 2nd Saturday at St Francis Xavier Parish, 60 Davey St, Frankston from 1pm – 3pm.

Further details phone Sue 0407 509 519 or Cris 0437 386 867 Hastings Day Club Meets at the Hastings RSL each Thurs (except the 1st) at 10.30am. A very friendly social club with entertainment, outings, speakers on a regular basis, lunch $5. Come along & enjoy.

Contact Sheila 0447 415 889 Mornington Peninsula Veterans Cricket Missing active cricket & looking for some exercise?

The bowlers are getting quicker and your reflexes slower? Join the growing trend of former and current cricketers, now over 60, who are reestablishing their cricketing skills? We play matches every Sunday and mid week so there are plenty of opportunities to have a game of cricket in a wonderful social atmosphere.

For more info please call Michael 0407 823619 or Ian 59751683 or email mbou2030@bigpond.net Frankston Parkinson’s Peer Support Group Meets in the Bridget Clancy room at St John of God hospital, from 10 am on the 3rd Monday of each month to listen to speakers, share information and socialise. More info available from Karen 0412 979 902 or Glenys 0437 956 305.

Hastings Combined Probus Club Meetings held 1st Monday of each month starting at 10am at The Hastings Sports Club. All retirees welcome. Outstanding guest speakers at each meeting, day trips and cruises, morning tea and lunch outings at various venues. Visitors welcome.

Contact Secretary – Dulcie on 0417130643 JP locations National & International documents inc affadavits, stat decs & cert copies signed FREE of charge at police stations on the Peninsula. Hastings: Wednesdays 5pm to 7pm or Google find a JP Victoria or Ph1300365567.

Mornington Peninsula Writers Every 2nd and 4th Sat, 10am – 1pm Somerville Community House, Blacks Camp Road Somerville. Email info@mornpenwriters.org Weight Loss Support Group Do you need help to lose some of that extra weight you are carrying about? Finding it difficult to keep the weight off? Come to Meeting Room 1 at the Hastings Community Hub, 1973 Frankston Flinders Road, Hastings, 9-11am every Wednesday. The first two visits are free to see if our club is what you want, then a one-off fee of $50 and just $6 per week to join our friendly, supportive group.

For further information call Rita on 0433 509 487.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Mornington Peninsula Do you need help to stop drinking? You’re not alone, contact us now on our 24 hour helpline 1300 880 390 or find a local meeting at www.aatimes.org.au/meetings Mornington Dutch Australian Seniors Club Inviting you for a social get together, every Monday from 10.30am - 2pm. Join us in a Dutch card game, “Klaverjas” and a social game of Rummicub. Coffee and tea supplied. New members welcome. For more information ring Nel 59775680 or Elly 0432933292 Tyabb Hall - Frankston Flinders Rd, Tyabb.

Free parking Frankston & District Stamp Club Not sure what to do with your old stamp collection?

Come along and meet our friendly club members, always available for help and advice. We meet at 7.00 pm on the third Thursday each month at Belvedere Community Centre, 36 Belvedere Road, Seaford. Enquiries 5995 9783.

Boomerang Bags There are fifteen Boomerang Bags groups across the Peninsula. Volunteers repurpose fabric destined for landfill into reusable bags to replace plastic bags.

The Balnarring group meets on Thursdays 1-3pm at BPS in Civic Crt. Cheryl 0438633971.

Find other groups at Boomerangbags.org Reclink Art Therapy Visual Arts course for adults Basic introduction to art making for health and wellbeing. During term times. Friday mornings 10am – noon. Wallaroo Community Centre, 6 Wallaroo Place, Hastings. Contact Gaye 0409174128 to book and enrol.

Probus Club of Somerville 3rd Wednesday of each month at 9.45am St Andrews Church Hall, Eramosa Rd West. Activities, guest speakers, trips. All welcome.

Contact Val 5977 6686.

Polio Have you or do you know anyone who had polio or is now experiencing after effects of polio? Please come to our support group meeting held at 11am on the second Saturday of each month at the Information Centre, Main St, Mornington. Enquiries: 5981 2540

Combined Probus Club of Balnarring Third Friday of each month at 10am. Held at the Balnarring Community Hall Frankston-Flinders Rd, Balnarring. Guest speakers each month covering a wide range of subjects. The club has a diverse range of interest groups, outings and travel, Visitors and prospective new members are welcome.

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Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society Public Stargazing Hear inspiring talks, view stars, planets, clusters and galaxies through our powerful telescopes every Friday in January, and then 8pm on the 1st Friday of every month at The Briars dark-sky observatory.

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Find us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/mpas0/ Frankston Prostate Support Group The support group meets on the last Thursday of each month at 10am in the King Close Community Hall in Frankston North. Men with prostate health issues and their partners are invited to attend the support group for discussion on prostate health issues and some friendly banter.

Details: 0407817996 (Gordon) Dog Lovers Walking Group Join us for friendship, fun and exercise for dogs and owners. Baxter Park (Near Tennis Courts).

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Contact Suzanne on 9789 8475 Living with Autism Spectrum Resource support group, Monthly meetings Mondays, No cost. Phone for dates. Wallaroo Community Centre, Hastings. Contact: 5970 7000 Balnarring Bowls & Social Club Come join us to maintain fitness & good health, make new friends and have a laugh, enjoy social days and compete if you like. Located at Bruce St Reserve, Balnarring. 5983 1655 or info@balnarringbowls.com.au Holy Trinity Anglican Church Op Shop 2nd Saturday of each month Jumble sale inluding furniture, plants, larger items, along with bric a brac. The Op Shop (benhind Coles) in Churst St, Hastings.

Any inquiries: Judy 0425 848 957 Hastings View Club Voice Interest Education of Women Raising funds for the Learning for Life Program.

Meeting 3rd Friday of the month at 12noon at The Hastings Club, Marine Parade, Hastings.

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Doubtful that pool inspections will reduce drownings The state government’s concern over the number of infant drownings in home swimming pools and the requirement for safety fencing is justified and appropriate (“New pool rules next month” The News 18/5/20).

When our pool was built and approved in 2000, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council required the design and construction of our enclosure to be compliant with the law as part of the domestic building permit process. The enclosure was inspected and approved before our pool was filled and used.

It is surprising for pool owners that council is repeating the process for existing and compliant pools.

Firstly, an existing pool has to be re-registered with the shire at a cost of $79 – for which the owner receives confirmation of the original construction date, building permit, and the enclosure standard in force at that time. The owner is then required to pay for an inspection of the enclosure for compliance with the original standard the current standard.

The shire provides no details of local inspection agencies, so an on-line search is necessary, but unrewarding. We checked with one agency which quoted $450 to inspect our fence and access gate and an extra $150 if another inspection was required to validate work done to restore compliance. This would result in a new certificate of compliance being sent to the shire at a further cost of $20.40. This entire process is to be repeated every four years.

We have kept our pool fencing in good repair since 2000. I guess there will be a very few cases where previously compliant fencing has fallen into disrepair and a few people who will say that if you can afford a pool you can afford the fees. In our view, this is a waste of money which is unlikely to much reduce the number of

Rob Fincher, McCrae

accidental drownings.

Thanks for the news Thank you to all the team at the Mornington Peninsula News Group for continuing to publish community newspapers in this difficult time.

While local papers are closing down all over Australia, you have kept going in what must be challenging circumstances.

Apart from loving the rather vigorous debate in the Letters column, without you we would not know about issues like the attempts to protect local kangaroos through the virtual fencing or be kept up to date about what our local council is doing.

I hope you continue to keep us informed about local issues for a long time to come.

Marg D’Arcy, Rye

Do the maths This editor’s footnote piqued my interest: “The mayor Cr Sam Hearn and CEO John Baker have both elected to take a cut in their respective ‘pays’ from the shire” (“Modern methods mean council elections can be held” Letters 19/5/20).

It’s not really intended as a criticism, but the remuneration of both gentlemen was not referred to, nor was the amount or percentage of “the cut” reported.

For example, the mayor and the CEO may be on salaries of $500,000 a year each. If they intend to take a 20 per cent cut then your readers can do the mathematics.

Conversely, if they intend to take a 1 per cent pay cut then again your readers can do the mathematics.

You have reported that [Cr Sam] Hearn and [John] Baker “intend” to take a pay cut. Has this cut commenced and, if not, when do they intend

the cut to commence? And, for how long will their self imposed cut last for or conclude.

For all we know, both gentlemen are in receipt of $500,000 salaries each and they will sacrifice 2.75 per cent of their income commencing from Monday 24 August 2020.

If you don’t ask the questions, you will never know the answers. Even if Hearn and Baker refused to provide you with that information, shouldn’t you ask them why and, if they persist in not disclosing the information you seek, report exactly what the pair of them said?

Peter Gerard Eddy, Hastings Editor: The available details were provided in the article “Budget blown by pandemic” published elsewhere in the same edition of The News.

Support for refugees How good is the support provided by voluntary groups and individuals in our community? They are numerous, but some examples are the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Refugee Council of Australia, Refugee Action Coalition, Rural Australians for Refugees, SisterWorks, Grandmothers for Refugees and various religious groups. They have offered their support and advocacy over many years and continue despite the COVID-19 restrictions and the barriers of government migration policies.

Refugees and asylum seekers continue to live among us in our community and in detention.

Many remain in detention centres and motels in Australia, on Christmas Island, in Port Moresby and at Manus Island.

Many have been in detention for seven years without hope of an end to their captivity. Many are living in our community, for years, without financial or medical support except that provided by voluntary groups.

As an Australian, I am proud and grateful to all those organisations and individuals who offer their time, expertise and money to support refugees. Their voices, and the voices of those who are experiencing detention, ensure that the stories and experiences of refugees are told, and their plight made known.

The strength of our civil society is what keeps our Australian values safe.

Our federal government continues to maintain and finance an unfair and cruel regime in our name and with our money. We demand justice and a better deal for those who came to this country seeking safety. Ann Renkin, Shoreham

Back to ‘normal’ Because of the pandemic and to please retailers, I acquired a “tap and go” debit card, linked to our savings account and containing little more than our pension.

Previously, we always dealt in cash, withdrawing sufficient each week and keeping it in wallet or purse. Pay as you go and when it’s gone it’s gone.

Perfect budgeting, even showing a genuine surplus occasionally. Now, tap, tap, tap and you wouldn’t have a clue how much is left, if any.

Economic chaos worse than Australia’s. It’s driving us mad. Yes, our credit card could be used, but we don’t do things that way. No debt is good debt.

Bad luck, retailers, we’re going back to cash.

Elegantly simple, it works for us.

The mobile phone app to detect the virus won’t work with us either. My wife’s compact, elementary flip phone won’t accept apps and she likes it just as it is.

I have a smart phone, but it is so large, uncomfortable and intrusive that I cannot carry it on my person. I forget to, anyway. It has some handy, novel functions, but is rarely used and resides on the kitchen table, data turned off.

My total number of Facebook friends is zero, so it rarely beeps or twits. We have a landline.

With no tourism, Mornington has almost reverted to the wonderful town it once was for all of us residents. I actually took a pleasant walk down Main Street. No hordes of tourists to make us shop elsewhere. No crowds of vacantfaced strangers blocking the pavements, ambling aimlessly, drinking coffee next to the gutter in obstructive enclosures; taking every parking spot. It’s good. Reclaim our streets.

Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington

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Somerville school concert lauded *** TWO guns, trophies of the war, have been allotted to this Shire, one for Frankston and the other for Hastings. *** MR Ball, of Mentone Grammar School, will visit Frankston on Monday. next, to interview parents. *** THE Wattle Club is combining with the Progress Association in arranging a welcome to the sailors of H.M.S. Renown, who will visit Frankston on Sunday, 6th June.

It is desired that business houses should be decorated for the occasion.

Donations to the reception fund are invited, and same will be received by Miss D. Gregory, or Mr Wheeler. *** WE are pleased to welcome such an experienced teacher as Mr Manson to our town, and hope sufficient inducement in the number of scholars will make his settlement amongst us for all time, an accomplished fact. *** MR E. Reynolds is spending a holiday in Frankston. *** MR and Mrs A. G. Wilcox intend leaving Frankston next month. A meeting is being arranged to organise public farewell. *** Frankston Brass Band A most satisfactory response has been made in answer to the advertisement for young men to learn to play in the above, and already the number of members of the band has been satisfactorily increased.

There are still a few vacancies left.

Compiled by Cameron McCullough A CONCERT in aid of School Funds was given by the pupils of the Somerville State School on Monday night, May 24th.

The programme was a lengthy one and reflects great credit on the teachers and scholars.

The organising of a school concert entails a vast amount of work and unlimited patience, and the teachers, Mr. Uren and Mrs. Cole, deserve all the laudatory remarks heard concerning them.

Everything went through without a hitch, and judging by the beaming smiles on the faces of the audience, each item was thoroughly enjoyed.

Over £17 was realised at the door, so the house was possibly a record one.

The decorations, attended to by Mr F. Thornell, were very tasteful indeed.

Mr. Murray proved an efficient chairman, and at the conclusion of the programme, spoke in favorable terms of the nights’ entertainment.

Mr. Uren responded suitably, and moved that a hearty vote of thanks be passed to the members of the School Committee and others who had given great assistance in fixing the stage and other arrangements.

This was seconded by Mr. G. Shepherd and carried with acclamation. *** MONTHLY meeting of Shire Council next Thursday. *** IT is likely that a referendum on the question of the sale of the Shire Hall site at Somerville will be held early next month.

Hop in while the chance to obtain expert tuition is still good.

Practices are on Monday nights, at Fire Station. *** MEMBERS of the Frankston Cricket Club spent a very enjoyable evening at Frankston House on Saturday, 15th May. Dr. C. Maxwell, the president of the club, presided.

Apologies were received from Mr D. Kennedy (the club’s captain), Dr. Mackeddie and others who were unable to be present.

Varied entertainment helped to pass a pleasant hour, after which, at the invitation of Dr. Maxwell, a dainty supper was partaken of.

The presentation of trophies won during the season just concluded was made.

Mr Ben Baxter was successful in securing the best averages both in batting and bowling, and in presenting him with two valuable bats, Dr. Maxwell complimented the winner on his prowess in the field of sport.

The Frankston club, he said, was fortunate in possessing a player of such high calibre, and hoped that next season would again see Mr Baxter in his best form on the cricket field.

The trophies were the gifts of Dr Mackeddie and the president.

Ray Baxter received the trophy for the played making the most catches during the season, presented by Mrs B. Baxter.

Mr B. Baxter, in returning thanks, emphatically stated that Frankston had fairly won the Peninsula premiership, despite the fact that they had

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Dr. Maxwell took the opportunity of thanking the Shire Council for so readily acceding to the club’s request for the laying down of an asphalt wicket. That special thanks be sent to Cr Mason for the, support he had given.

Cr Mason in reply said the Council owed something to the cricket club for improvements effected to the park in years gone by.

If the club showed an interest in the reserve they were now using he believed the Council would not be slow to give further assistance.

In supporting the vote of thanks to the Press, Mr B. Box said that next season Frankston hoped to be playing with an association of clubs along the line as far as Mordialloc.

Warm thanks were tendered to the Misses Hay and Box for providing room at Frankston House for the use of the Club. *** Heard in the Train On Sunday, 6th June, the Blue jackets of the H.M.S. Renown will be welcomed at Frankston.

The Wattle Club have the arrangements in hand in co-operation with the Progress Association, and although the Prince’s sailors will not remain in Frankston for more than half-an-hour, it is proposed to give them, during that time a fair sample of “concentrated enthusiasm.”

It is persistently rumored that the Prince himself won’t be very far away on the occasion.

The Shire President, (Cr D. E.

Hoban), has been invited to attend and officially extend a welcome on behalf of the people of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings.

On the afternoon of the same day the Wattle Club will entertain a large number of soldiers from the hospitals.

A bumper house greeted the Frankston pictures last Saturday night.

Next week the show takes place on Wednesday night, as usual.

The public meeting at Seaford last Saturday night dealt with Kananook Creek question in very thorough fashion.

People are beginning to realise that the creek is not only a menace to public health, but, like Frankston’s light supply, is detrimental to the progress of the district.

Some people will take risks where the matter of health alone is concerned, but are prepared to fight if vested interests are threatened.

The creek is a double barrelled danger, and the sooner Mr Tom McComb’s “Kananook River” is again a real, live, flowing concern, the better it will be for everybody.

Frankston Progress Association’s monthly meeting was largely attended on Tuesday night, and half-a-dozen new members were enrolled.

The “motion” to prohibit Sunday bathing did not materalise, the intending proposer intimating that he had been having a little “joke.”

It certainly served its purpose. Even the joker was joked. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 28 May 1920

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Soccer bosses let clubs choose SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie FOOTBALL Victoria last week gave clubs the opportunity to decide their short-term future without penalty.

The state body announced that there would be promotion this year throughout the leagues but no relegation.

FV’s “Guiding principles for the resumption of football in Victoria” was generally well-received and for the most part took an even-handed approach when weighing up the federation’s responsibilities as the game’s watchdog against the responsibilities of member clubs.

However, while announcing that clubs choosing not to compete would not face sanctions the principles mandated that all clubs were “subject to the payment of their full, respective 2020 team entry/license/participation fees by 31 October 2020. This will ensure that clubs retain their league status in the Victorian football hierarchy for 2021.”

FV also may restructure the leagues shortly depending on which clubs choose to participate so it’s feasible that some clubs could be promoted even before a ball is kicked in anger.

Since the announcement FV has updated its return to training rules released a fortnight back that imposed a 10-person quota on training groups, essentially restricting them to nine players and a coach.

There were other biosecurity protocols in a comprehensive list that clubs had to implement and monitor as a necessary condition of resuming training.

From Monday 1 June training groups were increased to 20 people including coaches and support staff with a continuation of other protocols already in place.

FV has given clubs until Monday 8 June to decide whether or not they will take part in the 2020 season and already nine local clubs have indicated that they are keen to play – Mornington, Peninsula Strikers, Skye United, Frankston Pines, Baxter, Chelsea, Aspendale Stingrays, Rosebud and Mount Martha.

Langwarrin, Seaford United and Somerville Eagles are expected to reach a decision on participation this week.

Decision time: Langwarrin, Seaford United and Somerville Eagles are expected to decide this week whether they will take part in the 2020 season.

For Baxter president Bray Hodgkinson it’s the unknown composition of the leagues and the season that proved to be the biggest obstacle to deciding what to do.

“We don’t know if what FV is putting together will actually operate or not,” he said.

“It’s hard for us to make any other decision without knowing exactly what everything looks like.”

Langwarrin president Tanya Wallace is among a handful of club bosses still deciding whether to proceed.

Like Hodgkinson she bemoans the fact that her club will make a decision without a better understanding of what lies ahead.

“I don’t know how many games we are going to play so I can’t even begin to look at a budget until we know that,” Wallace said.

“We can’t negotiate with anyone but we’ve still got to decide what to do by 8 June.

“I’m hoping that by next Friday there’ll be more information from Football Victoria and we’ll be able to make a more informed decision.

“Right now you’re guessing and you’re gambling and you can’t run a club like that especially a not-forprofit organisation.

“This club is all about sustainability and I’m not going to be the one who has to close the place down after 56 years.”

Langwarrin has been thorough in gathering information from parents

and players over the past fortnight to enable it to have a good understanding of their willingness to participate this year.

The club arranged a survey of its major demographic – its junior NPL and community junior sections – by emailing everyone listed on its registration database and the result was an overwhelming response in favour of playing.

“Ninety per cent want to train and want to play and of the 10 per cent that didn’t want to play a few were happy to train and a few had changed their mind and didn’t want to play anymore,” Wallace added.

“Only one of our community coaches doesn’t want to come back but some of our team managers are finding it hard as they are out of work at the moment.”

Langwarrin’s NPL juniors started training last week and the seniors are due to start this week.

All of the club’s registered players had to sign a return to training agreement before being able to train.

Parents of junior players also had to sign the document which reinforced the biosecurity measures in place and encouraged everyone to sign up to the government’s COVIDSafe app.

“We wanted to make sure that people understood what’s required. We know it’s not mandatory but like Football Victoria we strongly recommend that people sign up to the app,” Wallace said.

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In State 3 news Matthew “Hammer” Hames has started training with Frankston Pines.

He is a former Pines, Peninsula Strikers and Knox City player who had been working in the UK as a science and maths teacher but returned to Melbourne this year.

“I got to go to a multitude of football matches but only played socially as I was travelling so much,” Hames said.

“I’m still not sure where I’ll end up but the culture at Pines feels good and that’s important to me.”

Pines head coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor thinks Hames and Fijian import Tito Vodowaqa could form an effective partnership.

“Matt is proven at State League level, is good with his back to goal, and provides us with a different dimension going forward,” Taylor said.

With relegation out of the mix and the possibility that FV will be forced to revamp the leagues if clubs decide not to play this year there’s nothing to lose and much to gain for any club that is promoted to a higher league before the season starts.

That’s a prospect that Taylor is relishing and wouldn’t hesitate to accept should the opportunity arise.

“I have no doubt that we will be extremely competitive whatever league we find ourselves in,” Taylor said.

“We have added a number of quality players which has significantly increased our depth and squad bal-

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All Pines home games this year will be streamed live on the mycujoo.tv platform.

Meanwhile referees are a group that has received little comment on social media whenever the topic of returning to playing is mentioned despite their integral role in the sport.

However a current referee and a former top-flight match official who did not want to be named have both indicated that today’s refs are cautious about a season reboot.

“Most referees I know are champing at the bit to get back on the park but a lot though have concerns about safety,” said the current referee.

The former match official believes that changes to routine are inevitable if social distancing requirements are to be met.

“The referees I have spoken to have no worries about the onfield side of things but have mentioned that social distancing is a major problem with referees’ change rooms, some of which can't accommodate three officials let alone more.

“Referee assessors and match commissioners have the same issues for post-match reviews.

“Maybe match officials have to go to grounds pre-changed and postmatch stuff is conducted outside if a larger area cannot be provided.”

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Spring features on Agreeable’s agenda HORSE RACING

By Ben Triandafillou THE Anthony Freedman stable continued their successful run with two-year-old’s as Agreeable stormed home to victory to notch up their fourth individual juvenile winner for the month of May. Coming off two encouraging jumpouts at Mornington, the daughter of Sebring realed in her opposition to score a winning debut at Geelong on Friday 29 May. Agreeable settled at the rear of the field under jockey Jamie Kah before sweeping past her rivals in the straight and was eased down with her ears pricked in the final 50 metres. The Piencliff Racing-owned filly ended up holding a two-length margin over the Lindsay Park-trained Aswaat and the Kevin Corstens-trained Love Sensation.

Mornington trainer Anthony Freedman said it was a great win by a filly who is far from the finished product.

“It was a top debut performance,” Anthony Freedman said on his website.

“She followed up two good jump outs and handled race day well, as she can be a highly strung filly. Jamie (Kah) rode her nicely, and she seems to get on with her really well.”

Being bred out of a Listed twoyear-old winning mare who managed to show her best of a mile, will likely see Agreeable head in a similar direction.

Another one: Agreeable provides Anthony Freedman with his fourth individual twoyear-old winner in the month of May. Picture: Supplied

Freedman said he is now considering aiming Agreeable towards the three-year-old fillies features in the Spring.

“Going off what we have seen at home and being by Sebring, she looks like she will get out over further so races like the Thousand Guin-

eas (1600m) and Wakefield Stakes (2000m) could be nice targets for her,” he said.

“She has had a positive experience, so she’ll improve from that and she’ll improve again with another spell.

She’ll have two or three weeks in the paddock now and we will get her

ready for the three-year-old fillies’ races through the Spring.”

Pinecliff Racing in combination with the Freedman stable have had some serious talent head towards the Thousand Guineas in previous seasons with Southbank (2019) and Shoals (2017) both finishing in the

placings.

Shoals later went on to win the Group 1 Myer Classic (1600m) at her next start before adding the Group 1 Surround Stakes (1400m) and Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) to her page the following year.

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RESPECT FOR SENIORS IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY Ageism is a key driver of elder abuse in our community.

We are asking everyone to reflect on their perceptions of ageing and actively connect with seniors to support their needs and rights to be safe and respected in our community.

#RespectSeniors If you or someone you know is experiencing violence, abuse or neglect, you can contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or Seniors Rights Victoria free, confidential helpline on 1300 368 821. If you are in danger, call 000.

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Aged Caretothat’s Welcome your new home. beyond the everyday.

The Bays Aged , Hastings Welcome to TheCare, Bays Aged Care, Hastings In May 2020, Hastings welcomed a new aged care home, The Bays Aged Care. With 90 years of history, the new home is situated on the original Hastings Bush Nursing Hospital site.

Carefully created to maintain the welcoming, homely feel that the previous home was renowned for, the residents can now enjoy ultimate luxury with cosy gas log fires, stunning artwork, multiple living spaces, a designated family room, and state of the art aged care amenities.

All the rooms are beautifully designed and appointed with a selection of aspects to suit. Whether you prefer orientation to the sunny northeast with water glimpses, or internal calming courtyard views, each private room caters for a variety of preferences. All rooms have their own ensuite and are filled with natural light.

The four dining and lounge areas are warm and inviting, each with their own servery, gas log fire and terrace or courtyard to enjoy. Beautifully designed to promote a sense of homely ambience, the coordinated artwork and colour schemes will be sure to resonate with residents and their loved ones.

To honour the heritage of the Hastings site, there are a number of historical photographs from times gone by. A key point of difference with The Bays Aged Care Hastings is, as part of The Bays Healthcare Group, the home is aligned with The Bays Hospital in Mornington.

Founded in the 1930s as the Mornington Bush Nursing Hospital, The Bays Hospital has a rich history of caring for the community. Residents at The Bays Aged Care, may choose to access the comprehensive range of acute medical, surgical and intensive care services, from the same trusted team, when the need for acute care arises.

The new home provides a quiet sense of luxury and modern styling, while maintaining its community charm. The treasured “Pink Ladies” and volunteers have their own space where they can meet to discuss fundraising opportunities to support the residents or prepare and distribute fresh, cut flowers.

The professional staff with their welcoming smiles, provide the best possible care for the residents. “We believe it will be recognised as one of the region’s finest aged care homes,” says Gael Traa, General Manager, The Bays Aged Care Hastings.

The architecturally designed home, exudes a sense of community and homeliness. Whether finding a quiet space for reading a book, meeting

friends in one of the multiple sunlit sitting rooms, a cuppa at the onsite café, or just simply taking in the beautiful surrounds, the new home will be sure to delight.

The Bays Aged Care Hastings is a fully accredited Aged Care provider.

Trusted by the local community for over 90 years The Bays is independent, not for profit and community owned. The Bays Aged Care normally operates at full occupancy. With the extension of places created by completion of the new building, we are excited to offer a limited number of places available immediately.

These rooms are going fast. To avoid disappointment, please book a tour by either contacting our Customer Service Coordinator on 0436 913 373 or Welcome2Hastings@thebays.com.au.

A beautiful new aged care home in Hastings is now open.

Think comfortable, modern rooms that cater for singles and couples, each with private ensuites and filled with natural light.

The dining and lounge areas are warm and inviting, each with their own servery, gas log fires and terraces or courtyards to enjoy. Beautifully designed to promote a sense of homely ambience.

In addition to permanent residential care, there are options for private and government-funded respite care, memory support and dementia care. Our home is aligned with The Bays Hospital in Mornington, with expert medical services proudly delivered by the trusted team at The Bays Healthcare Group.

We’ve been caring for the Mornington Peninsula community for over 90 years, with local staff and care teams to help you or your loved one feel at home. A limited number of places at The Bays Aged Care Hastings are currently available.

To find out more, call 03 5979 0333 or visit thebays.com.au/aged-care

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