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Snap happy FLEDGLING fisherfolk Amelia Poole, left, and Tori Johnston, above, were among the 1820 recreational anglers who took to Western Port and Port Phillip over the weekend for the annual Tea Tree Snapper Competition. While no stranger to hooking a snapper, Amelia, 5, landed her biggest fish yet while fishing with her dad in Western Port on Friday during the competition. Tori, from Crib Point, also landed her best catch ever, also in Western Port. While both fish were impressive by any measure, they fell just short of earning the enthusiastic young anglers a podium finish in the country’s biggest fishing competition. The top honour went to Tim Worral of Cranbourne South who landed an 8.83kg whopper in Port Phillip. Full story and results on Page 14. Pictures: John Vincent

Shire CEO takes his leave David Harrison david@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire will have a new person in the top administrator’s job in a fortnight, following councillors’ decision not to reappoint Dr Michael Kennedy. Councillors are likely to appoint an acting CEO until the new one is chosen. A shire news release stated Dr Kennedy will leave his job on Friday 14

November after serving the shire for 15 years. His contract expires in February. Some 109 applicants are believed to have applied for the shire’s top job. This was whittled to a shortlist of 30, according to reliable sources, then to a final list of 12. Dr Kennedy’s name was not among the 12. Councillors had until 9 November to tell Dr Kennedy if he was to be reappointed. The news that he would not retain the post appeared on the shire web-

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Hands up to stop police moves: RESIDENTS raise their hands to demand police stay on the southern peninsula rather than be transferred to a new station at Somerville, See ‘Residents urge rething on police moves’, Page 12

Police moves on hold until after review Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Inspector Karen Nyholm said no decision would be made regarding the movement of police to the new Somerville station until an internal review had been completed. Concern over possible reduced police numbers at southern peninsula stations was the subject of a vocal public meeting attended by 140 people at Rosebud Memorial Hall last Wednesday night. It had been called to protest the possible reallocation of 31 traffic operations, CIU and uniform police from

“I addressed my comments to those police present, and a member of the public even asked if they would like to respond, but they chose not to,” he said. Inspector Nyholm said later that comments made at the meeting relating to police numbers over this year’s summer holiday season were “not accurate”. “Several months of planning each year goes into preparing the police response for the summer period on the peninsula,” she said. “Victoria Police recognises the influx of the population impacts on public order, family violence and road safety and plans to ensure resources are ob-

stations at Rosebud, Rye, Sorrento and Dromana to the new 150-man, $16.3 million station which is expected to open in March. Speakers pointed to their concerns about the loss of frontline police from those stations – especially over the busy summer holiday period. “Superintendent Neil Paterson [Division 4 Local Area Commander] and I attended the meeting and we were happy to respond to community concerns and questions but, disappointingly, were not invited to speak by the organisers,” she said. However, meeting organiser Barry Irving said “everyone at the meeting was welcome to speak”.

tained to meet this demand.” Inspector Nyholm said this summer there would be an increase in uniform police members at Rosebud, Rye, Sorrento and Dromana. She said bike and beach patrols with the all-terrain vehicle would be conducted and police would conduct various targeted operations throughout this period. “Operation Campaware is a proactive measure by police to provide support and advice to campers along the foreshore area about thefts from the camp site and vehicles, wilful and obscene crimes, road safety and general local laws,” she said. “The operation has been well received by campers in previous years and involved our crime

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Passengers ‘injured, stranded’ by wheelchair accessible taxis Chris Brennan chris@mpnews.com.au A SERIES of disturbing reports concerning elderly and disabled wheelchair accessible taxi passengers who were allegedly seriously injured, stranded outdoors overnight and subjected to degrading treatment while travelling in the Frankston and peninsula region is under investigation. Brotherhood of St Laurence Frankston staff said complaints had been lodged with the Victorian Taxi Directorate over the treatment of four clients, while Taxi Services Commissioner Graeme Samuel is also looking into the allegations. In the most recent incident, a 75-year-old woman with multiple sclerosis who is confined to a wheelchair was forced to spend the night in a bus shelter at Carrum Downs in “freezing” conditions after the taxi she booked failed to arrive. Marice Hanary-Gleeson said she had booked a wheelchair accessible taxi a day in advance to take her home on the evening of the AFL grand final following a game of bingo and had then made multiple follow-up calls throughout the night when the taxi didn’t show up. She waited in a bus shelter on Frankston-Dandenong Rd “petrified and freezing cold” until 5am when she was able to catch the first 901 bus service of the day to Frankston. Mr Samuel described the incident as “completely unacceptable” and said he

had spoken to Frankston Radio Cabs about the matter. In a previous incident, an elderly woman’s leg was broken when her wheelchair tipped over while travelling in a wheelchair accessible taxi. Earlier in the year, two disabled passengers were strapped together by their legs in the back of wheelchair accessible taxi. Brotherhood of St Laurence staff said the middle-aged man and women were “clearly very distressed” but where unable to properly communicate with driver. A BCL staff member intervened and demanded the driver properly secure the wheelchairs. BSL Frankston senior manager Michael Hillier said the incidents were likely only the tip of the iceberg and illustrated the difficulties people with mobility issues faced. He said bad experiences left many people with disabilities fearful of using taxi services, which left them even more socially isolated. “Several serious incidents have occurred this year where our clients have been seriously injured because they haven’t been secured appropriately,” Mr Hillier said. “These incidents can be frightening and degrading, and importantly, pose a serious risk to health and safety... for instance, strapping two people physically together rather than securing their wheelchairs to the base of the vehicle. “One elderly person has even tipped

out of an wheelchair and broken her leg as a result.” He said the problem appeared to lie with “inexperience or poor training of drivers”. There have also been growing problems with bookings following the introduction of a new centralised booking system by Frankston Radio Cabs. “We have a good relationship with Frankston Taxis, who have worked hard to help manage our transport needs for our community activities,” Mr Hillier said. “However, since they centralised their booking system, we have noticed a decline in their understanding and responsiveness to the needs of our clients. “Sometimes we have had bookings in place two days in advance, especially on the Mornington Peninsula, and the driver doesn’t show up, meaning the person not only misses out on the activity, but occasionally is out of pocket too if they have pre-paid for an event.” Frankston Radio Cabs general manager Kevin Dunn said the company was treating the allegations seriously and was awaiting the findings of an investigation into the most recent incident. However, he said the company and drivers did all they could to ensure timely and safe transportation of all passengers. “Wheelchair accessible taxi drivers do this job by choice and they’re proud of their work helping a disadvantaged segment of the community,” Mr Dunn said. “Problems can arise, but I’d put that down to the human factor.”

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New Hastings hub drives Work for Dole rollout Chris Brennan chris@mpnews.com.au NEWLY-appointed peninsula Work for the Dole provider Avocare has opened a “community warehouse” in Hastings that will provide training and employment opportunities for 100 jobseekers. Avocare Community Connect Hastings Warehouse will operate on a not-for-profit model providing training through a range of social services such as restoration and recycling of household furniture items for later distribution through charity organisations such as op shops. The Hastings warehouse will also establish a community toy library, with donated toys to be cleaned and checked for safety before being made available for peninsula families to borrow. The warehouse is one of a range of Work for the Dole programs in the Frankston and peninsula region, with Avocare responsible for providing an estimated 1100 positions for jobseekers. The Frankston and peninsula region was selected as one of 18 “high-unemployment areas” around Australia to spearhead a trial of Coalition government’s revitalised Work for the Dole program, details of which were unveiled in this year’s federal budget. Under the program, job seekers aged between 18 and 30 who have been unemployed for twelve months or more will be required to perform around 15 hours a week of unpaid work over a six-month period to be eligible to continue to receive unemployment benefits. The Work for the Dole scheme has been progressively rolled out from 1 July across the 18 regions identified as having “unacceptably high levels of youth unemployment”. The rest of the country will follow in July 2015, when weekly requirements will increase to 25 hours unpaid work a week. Dunkley MP Bruce Billson, who recently announced the selection of Avocare to provide

Leading the way: Workers at Avocare’s Community Connect Distribution Centre and Kitchen in Dandenong, which operates in partnership with Foodbank Victoria, not only receive on-the-job training and valuable work experience through the program but also help provide vital food relief to the needy.

Work for the Dole programs on the peninsula, said work placements would be made through community organisations such as charities and non-profit organisations, as well as councils. He said Avocare, an award winning not-forprofit community organisation, would serve as the first point of contact for organisations across the Frankston and peninsula region wanted to become involved in Work for the Dole scheme. “Work for the Dole gives job seekers the opportunity to learn new skills and demonstrate to potential employers that they are keen and willing to work,” he said. “I strongly believe that the best form of welfare is a job. The worst thing we can do as a government and as a nation is to allow our young people to drift into welfare dependency.” Peninsula Work for the Dole coordinator Phoebe Prowd said the program was “specifically

targeting” youth unemployment. “The focus of the new program is to place job seekers into real work-like situations so that they can gain work experience,” Ms Prowd said. She said that while placements could be group based, such as in the case of Hastings Community Connect Warehouse, most were on an individual basis, such as working in op shops, gardening or retail. Ms Prowd said Work for the Dole not only provided a way for job seekers to “contribute back to the community that supports them” but also offered a proven pathway to long term work. “There have been some wonderful job seekers who have come through Work for the Dole previously who have become an integral part of that organisation,” she said. “Crucially, Work for the Dole gives job seekers the chance to develop a range of transferable skills such as team building, communication and work

ethic, as well as accumulate valuable work experience.” She said Work for the Dole could also play a crucial role in building stronger communities. “At its core, it’s about building relationships with people,” she said. “This is the key to the success of the program and it is what facilitates the process of job seekers transitioning into employment.” Avocare CEO Trish Keilty said she strongly believed the activities provided through her organisation helped change lives and provided a proven pathway to long-term employment. “Feedback from the community and participants demonstrates that the Work for the Dole experience is a valuable and integral service that creates opportunity for participants to overcome barriers and re-engage with their community whilst developing key employability, foundation and task skills,” she said. “We strongly believe that our activities have the capacity to improve disadvantaged and disengaged jobseekers lives by providing the opportunity to learn, develop and build skills in a supportive and positive environment.” She said Work for the Dole placements would be offered through Avocare to peninsula not for profit organisations and agencies such as schools, charities, op shops, churches, community houses, animal shelters. Roles include gardening, administration, hospitality, kitchen hand, animal handling, teachers aide, customer service and warehouse operations. Avocare has won praise for its work in collecting and distributing food relief to organisations and charities that service local homeless and disenfranchised people. The program, which operates from Dandenong in partnership with Foodbank Victoria, is expected to begin in the peninsula region in the future. However, at present, the Avocare Community Connect Hastings Warehouse is focussing on restoring and distributing household furniture items and toys.

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Skylift goes to VCAT A HEARING into objections to the proposed Arthurs Seat Skylift starts in the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal this week. Skylift consortium leader Simon McKeon said last week that the main objections centred on the Skylift top station being built at the summit rather than where the run of the original two-seater chairlift ended. He said building a top station to cater for multi-person gondolas where the old chairlift ended would require cutting down many trees, especially under the latest bushfire regulations. “I respect their [the objectors’ views] but it would be wrong to go back down the hill … it’s already mostly cleared at the top of the hill.” Mr McKeon said the consortium would have legal representation at the VCAT hearing, as would Parks Victoria, although the objections were aimed at the planning permit issued by Morning-

On the move: An artist’s impression of a Skylift gondola at Arthurs Seat.

ton Peninsula Shire. He said the top station, designed with the help of the Victorian government architect, would not be visible from lower down Arthurs Seat. Mr McKeon, a lawyer “early in my career”, said he had learnt that “you don’t get arrogant in litigation” and was expecting the hearing to run for more than a week. However, all going well, he hoped the Skylift would be in service by mid-2016. He believed the objectors “had no problems with the old two-seater” chairlift going back, but the Parks Victoria tender had stipulated that its replacement should be accessible to all. The consortium could make more money investing its $14-$16 million in BHP “but I agree with Parks that everyone should be able to sample our parks – the Skylift will be quiet and electronically driven”. Keith Platt

‘Best Bites’ finalists out to entice the judges FINALISTS have been nominated in the peninsula’s 2014 Best Bites Food Awards. The awards recognise the most outstanding local food businesses in the areas of food safety, healthy eating, sustainability and access for all. The finalists in each category are those that have scored the highest ratings in the Best Bites program. “The finalists all set great examples within the local food industry by ensuring that our community has access to

healthy and safely prepared food from businesses that use environmentallysustainable food practices in premises that are safe and accessible,” mayor Cr Antonella Celi said. The finalists are: Restaurants: Grand Hotel Mornington, Osho Indian Restaurant Rosebud West, Hummingbird Eco Retreat Red Hill, Barmah Park Vineyard Moorooduc and The Tasting Station Rosebud.

Cafés: Just Fine Food Sorrento, Raw on Rye Tea House Rye, Sandwich King and Coffee King Hastings, A Mini Kitchen Rye and Milk Bar & Co. Mt Martha. Child care/school canteens: Capel Sounds Educational Child Care Tootgarook, Balnarring Early Learning Centre Balnarring, Western Port Child Care Hastings and St Joseph’s Primary School Crib Point. Supermarkets: Ritchies IGA Mt

Eliza, Ritchies IGA Balnarring and Ritchies IGA Dromana. Take aways: Bentons Square Noodle Bar Mornington, La Casa Nostra Deli Rosebud, Yo My Goodness Mornington and Cackleberry Farm Hastings. Innovation: Portsea Hotel Portsea, La Casa Nostra Deli Rosebud, The Bays Hospital Mornington and Country Club Lodge Aged Care Safety Beach. Finalists in each of these categories will be judged by an independ-

ent panel, and the winners will be presented with their awards during the Community Council Meeting on 24 November at Mt Eliza Community Centre. The 2014 Best Bites Food Guide - which lists the local food businesses that have received Best Bites certification – will also be available at the meeting. Details: Peter O’Brien, Mornington Peninsula Shire, on 5950 1865 or visit Best Bites Mornington peninsula.

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THE Mornington Peninsula has affirmed its status as the state’s No.1 vistor destination after winning eight of 32 categories at last week’s 2014 RACV Victorian Tourism Awards – more than any other region. Leading the way were multi-award winning peninsula drawcards Enchanted Adventure Garden, Peninsula Hot Springs and Moonlit Sanctuary, while Mornington Peninsula Tourism’s Wine Food Farmgate program was named the state’s best regional marketing campaign in its first year of operation. Other peninsula category winners included Red Hill’s Green Oliver winery, Stillwater at Crittenden, Queenscliff-Sorrento ferry operator Searoad Ferries and Frankston Visitor Information Centre. Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism Board executive chairwomanTracey Cooper said the peninsula tourism team was “proud to see such a rich field of entrants” from the region. “The Mornington Peninsula tourism industry continues to evolve and it is pleasing to see new businesses and first time entrants participate.” Mornington Peninsula mayor Cr Antonella Celi also congratulated the winners, and acknowledged the role they play within the local tourism industry and its contribution to the economy of the Mornington Peninsula. She said it was particularly pleasing the peninsula’s renowned food and wine industries leading the way, especially in light of Tourism Australia’s latest global marketing campaign which focuses on the country’s “exceptional food and wine experiences”. Tourism Australia chief marketing officer Nick Baker said extensive research showed food and

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Winning pose: Owners and staff from the Mornington tourism operations which won

wine were the most important factors in holiday decision making among both domestic and international visitors. Food and wine producers were the “stars” of Tourism Australia’s latest international marketing campaign, which aims to boost visitor numbers by highlighting the country’s “unique and exceptional food and wine experiences” being served-up at “remarkable locations” such as the peninsula. Mornington Peninsula Tourism’s Wine Food Farmgate program, launched late last year in an effort to harness the region’s food and wine “experiences”, won the RACV Victorian Tourism destination marketing award, while Green Olive

picked up the excellence in food tourism award and Stillwater at Crittenden was named best tourism restaurant and catering service. Wine Food Farmgate is a website and trail kit with map that guides visitors to the peninsula’s best restaurants, farmgates, general stores, old pubs, artisan producers and microbreweries. Tourism Minister Louise Asher said Monday night’s awards, which were held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, had celebrated and recognised outstanding achievement in the state's tourism sector over 30 years. "Today tourism contributes $19.6 billion to Victoria's economy, comprising our second larg-

est export industry, and employing more than 200,000 people across Melbourne and regional Victoria," Ms Asher said Pearcedale’s Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park was named as the state’s best eco tourism business at Monday’s award ceremony, adding to its swag of regional, state, national and international awards, while Enchanted Adventure Garden was named best adventure tourism operator, and Peninsula Hot Springs best regional tourist attraction. The eight peninsula winners will represent Victoria at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in Adelaide in April next year.

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Child killer caused death of second girl: coroner Mike Hast mike@mpnews.com.au A NAVAL rating based at HMAS Cerberus in Crib Point who was jailed for murdering a 12-year-old girl near Warneet in 1969 also caused the death of a seven-year-old girl in St Kilda in 1968, deputy state coroner Ian West said last week. Derek Ernest Percy died on 24 July last year at age 64. Four days earlier he had refused to answer questions about the disappearance of Linda Stilwell who was last seen on St Kilda foreshore near Luna Park on 10 August 1968. Her body was never found. The attempt to extract a deathbed confession as Percy lay dying from lung cancer at St Vincent's Hospital failed. Last week Mr West said: "I find that Derek Percy caused the death of Linda Jane Stilwell." Mr West commended the work of Detective Senior Sergeant Wayne Newman, who first reviewed the Stilwell case in 2004 and established similarities between the abductions of Yvonne Tuohy near Warneet and Linda Stilwell, and identified Percy as the prime suspect. Mr West said Percy had the capacity to "commit a heinous act", as his abduction and killing of Tuohy demonstrated. Percy was arrested over the death of Yvonne Tuohy in July 1969 but was found unfit to plea and jailed indefinitely. He was the only Victorian prisoner held at the "governor's pleasure". Percy had been questioned about the deaths or disappearances of seven oth-

Coronerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ruling: Derek Percy, above, two years before he died at age 64, has been found responsible for the death of seven-year-old Linda Stilwell, who disappeared from St Kilda in 1968.

er children in Australia including two of the nation's highest profile cases of the 20th century: â&#x20AC;˘ The murders of 15-year-olds Christine Sharrock and Marianne Schmidt on Sydney's Wanda Beach in January 1965, while Percy, then 17, was holidaying nearby with his parents. â&#x20AC;˘ The disappearance of the Beaumont children (Jane, 9, Arnna, 7, and Grant, 4), abducted from Glenelg Beach near Adelaide on Australia Day in 1966. Percy admitted to police he was in Adelaide at the time. â&#x20AC;˘ The murder of Allen Redston, 6, in Canberra in September 1966. The boy

left his home to go to a nearby milk bar for ice-cream. The following day his body was discovered concealed in reeds by a creek. He had been hog-tied and had plastic wrapped around his throat. When Percy was questioned in 1969, he confirmed taking a family holiday in Canberra that year. â&#x20AC;˘ The death of Simon Brook, 3, in Sydney in May 1968, taken from the yard of his home in Glebe. By this time Percy had left school and joined the navy. He lived at the naval base at Garden Island and commuted through Glebe to the dock. Last week Detective Senior Sergeant

Newman said he formed the opinion Percy was involved in the Stilwell case when the investigation was reopened a decade ago. Detective Newman said he was "absolutely" certain Percy killed Linda Stilwell. Percy was based at Cerberus when he was arrested just hours after Yvonne Tuohy's kidnapping in 1969. Her mutilated body was found in bushland at Devon Meadows, a short drive from Warneet. Police acted on information from Shane Spiller, a 12-year-old boy with Yvonne at Warneet's Ski Beach in the coastal reserve between Blind Bight

and Warneet on an isolated part of Rutherford Inlet, which flows into Western Port. The boy escaped from the kidnapperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clutches by brandishing his tomahawk, and ran for his life through the bush to raise the alarm. Police were called and raced to Warneet. Spiller told them Percy had taken the girl in an orange station wagon. He gave detectives a drawing of a sticker he'd seen on its rear window, a Royal Australian Navy insignia. Police drove to Cerberus and found Percy in a laundry, trying to wash Yvonne's blood from his clothes. Shane Spiller was haunted by the incident for the rest of his life and disappeared from Wyndham, a small town on the NSW south coast near Merimbula, in 2002 at the age of 44. Percy amassed more than $300,000 during his years behind bars. Although he was with the navy for only 20 months, he continued to collect ComSuper payments of up to $20,000 a year, based on 60 per cent of a recruit's annual salary. In 2007, police found 35 cardboard boxes and tea chests filled with material from Percy in a South Melbourne storage depot. They alleged the material included clippings on sex crimes, stories Percy had written on how to commit child abductions, and items that appeared to implicate him in unsolved murders. There was also a valuable stamp collection. Police discovered Percy had leased storage units since 1970, had more than $300,000 in the bank and had successfully invested in gold.

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Council finds common ground in Balnarring THE Balnarring community is celebrating last week’s decision by the shire council to retain two blocks of land in the centre of the village for community use. Councillors voted at a meeting in Balnarring last Monday to retain ownership of the two blocks of land at 3053 Frankston-Flinders Road and 8 Civic Court, in addition to two other blocks that had already been earmarked for open community space. The council had previously “resolved to investigate the sale” of the two parcels of land for possible commercial use. Last week’s decision clears the way

for the preparation of a “comprehensive master plan” for an open community space in the heart of the town linking the four blocks with adjacent Civic Court Reserve Precinct . A application will be lodged by the shire with the Minister of Planning seeking to have the land rezoned as a public park and recreation zone. Balnarring Village Common president Bromwyn Dick said the group was “thrilled” by the decision. “It has been a long process to get to this point – four years’ of negotiation and consultation both with the community and council,” Ms Dick said. “We can now look forward to a new

growth period to ensure the most positive use of that space is achieved.” She said the land, which is adjacent to the Civic Court Reserve Precinct, was no longer known as the “village common” and that a new name would need to be found as one of the community’s top priorities. “We’d like to see an Aborigine name, something that describes it as being the heart of the community,” Ms Dick said. Extensive community consultation had identified as range of possible uses for the space, including a stage or amphitheatre, community orchard, fitness area and community buildings includ-

ing an arts space and bicycle shed. A report prepared by the shire’s strategic and recreation planning departments that was submitted to councillors ahead of the meeting stated that “ownership of the four lots in Balnarring in a strategic location represents a significant long-term asset for council and the local community”. “The disposal of two lots as originally envisaged would limit current design options for the proposed public space on the other lots and forgo a significant opportunity for improving the overall settlement pattern for Balnarring,” the report states. Chris Brennan

Kiteboard dangers ‘overstated’ Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au DESPITE calls for a total ban on kiteboarding at Balnarring beach “because it is too dangerous”, the foreshore committee of management says it supports kiteboarders “using the beach lawfully”. Balnarring Foreshore Committee president Belinda Williams describes kiteboarding as a “popular recreational activity enjoyed by both participants and many people who enjoy watching the spectacle”. “While it is true that the activity is not appreciated by all beach users, the suggestion the activity is dangerously out of control is false,” she said. “Neither Balnarring foreshore group, Parks Victoria, or the police have had any reports of injuries in the past 12 months, as is suggested by David Gill

(‘Call to ground kite surfers at Balnarring’, The News, 28/10/14). “The conflict is overstated by Mr Gill.” Two weeks ago, a local elderly couple walking along the beach got a shock when a large, heavy kite dropped down next to them. It was reportedly one of a dozen accidents - or near accidents - in the past 12 months. The couple were said to have told police they were “scared, an argument developed and the male was physically attacked by the kite surfer after taking his photo”. “This incident is the result of local concerns being ignored,” said Mr Gill, president of the Balnarring Beach Community Association. He said the foreshore and reserve committee was “even worse, encouraging kiteboarders and even professional schools” run at the beach. “When will they realise that kite surf-

ers don’t stay away from beach users? These learners are the most dangerous. “They learn close to the beach and often lose control at high speed – and kite boards can be killers at 35 kilometres an hour. The sport is dangerously out of control.” But Ms Williams said the Balnarring Foreshore Committee had worked closely with Parks Victoria, the authority managing activities at Western Port, to “ensure that kiteboarders can continue to enjoy their activity lawfully”. She said Parks Victoria was planning to implement a shared windsports zone where riders could exceed the five-knot limit within 200 metres of the beach. The designated area will be east of the Westernport Yacht Club and marked with buoys and signposts on the beach. “Balnarring Foreshore licences a kiteboarding school that operates on Balnarring beach,” Ms Williams said. “We

encourage kiteboarders to use the licensed operator who provides valuable training to novices within a designated area. The school works closely with the Westernport Yacht Club and utilises the club’s facilities.” Ms Williams said kiteboarders breaching regulations should be reported to police on 000. “Confronting people on the beach, whether they are breaching regulations or not, may lead to incidents like the one described in the article and is not recommended.” Mr Gill said his group’s complaints centred on public safety and “the constant violations of laws controlling water sports”. He said Parks Victoria has had years to take action but has “sat on their hands”, even though their primary aim is to provide a safe environment for water users. “A total ban is called for. It is too dangerous.”

Talk of Coleman BROADCASTER and writer Doug Ackerly will discuss his latest book Coleman: The Untold Story of an AFL Legend at Hastings Library on Sunday 16 November. The 2.30pm talk is part of the shire’s Our Library’s special ‘Spring into Sundays’ program. The AFL’s leading goal kicker award is the “John Coleman Medal”. The Essendon full-forward exploded onto the scene in 1949 with 12 goals on debut and booted his 100th goal in that season’s winning grand final. Yet little is known about the legendary footballer who died in 1973 aged just 44. Ackerly was for 30 years a radio announcer, racing anchor and sports host, as well as a TV sports reporter and producer. More recently, he was a freelance sports contributor for The Age and Lancashire Telegraph. The event is free, but bookings are essential. Call Hastings library on 5950 1710.

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CEO Kennedy to leave shire Continued from Page 1

“In recent years the shire’s administration has appeared to have lost direction and the need for refreshment and reinvigoration became clearer each year,” it said. The group said the need to appoint an interim CEO was “a clear failure of effective succession planning”. “From Tyabb’s perspective we are sure that the new CEO will bring a much needed sense of renewal to the shire administration,” the group stated. “We hope that they will demonstrate the personal initiative and drive necessary to address the shire’s long running failure to effectively manage the Tyabb airfield in a fair and equitable manner which is acceptable to the community of Tyabb.” The Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association said it accepts that the job of a peninsula CEO is difficult because of the size of the shire and its diversity with 40 townships. While Dr Kennedy had contributed to the development of the shire, helping to maintain the green wedge and avoiding the shire becoming part of the plans for Melbourne’s growth corridor the association believed “a change in culture would be beneficial”. “Under Dr Kennedy’s reign debt had increased and rates have risen 150 per cent over the last 11 years compared with an average of 118 per cent, according to ABS figures for Melbourne’s councils,” the association stated. “The association hopes that a new CEO will be

able to introduce harmony within the council which has been bitterly divided over the last few years, most notably over the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre where over a million dollars had been wasted in 10 years attempting to locate the centre on the Rosebud foreshore without success. “It also anticipates that the new administration will be more open and transparent, and there will be more fact and less spin.” The then Mr Kennedy was appointed CEO in 1999. He was reappointed in 2004, 2008 and 2012, with controversy surrounding the 2004 and 2008 reappointments. Concern was also expressed about the 2012 reappointment, with many in the community feeling the market should have been tested to see what calibre of applicant might be attracted to the job. Cr Celi’s Thursday announcement said councillors would consider appointing an acting CEO “until the appointment of a new CEO is finalised”. Chief executive officers’ employment is handled by councillors. Speculation arose within hours of the Kennedy announcement that the interim CEO might be Alison Leighton, whose star has risen spectacularly in the shire this year. She was appointed as temporary replacement for former chief financial officer when Marilyn Kearney left and has just been appointed to the senior position of director- sustainable infrastructure, held by veteran shire employee Alex Atkins who is about to retire.

Candidates line up for shire’s top job COUNCILLORS have begun interviewing candidates for the office of shire chief executive officer, occupied by Dr Michael Kennedy until 14 November. But they – and shire executives – are remaining silent on most aspects of the selection process. The News believes more than 100 applications for the plum job were received, with other aspirants advised not to bother applying, presumably

because of the intense competition for the job from highly qualified people. All 11 shire councillors are involved in interviewing candidates for the top job, which at present pays some $350,000 plus benefits. A new CEO may not necessarily start on that salary. A usually reliable council source would say only that people “would be blown away” when the result of the selection process became known.

Baha launch: Kinematic members Michael Owen, Mark Olszewski, Michael Clarke and Gordon Clarke all set for a big night.

Band to launch album at Rye THE band Kinematic will launch its new album at Baha, Rye, on Saturday, with special guests The Jed Rowe Band. Their Kinecism album is the fourth by these four talented musos who have a 14-year history of playing together around the country. “We’re stoked to be launching this full length album and sharing it with the world,” guitarist and Rye resident ‘Gordo’ Clarke said. “If you count EPs and singles, this is our ninth release, which is a rare achievement for an unsigned band. “It’s not easy going it alone, but we’ve

persisted and expanded our writing, recording and production skills, and Kinecism is testament to that.” Publicist Karen Yuen said the album was an exciting mix of ‘folky’ ballads, upbeat piano pop, and forays into inspired ‘rock madness’. The band is known for its “catchy original music and killer live show”; it’s obvious these guys love what they do and are very good at it.” Their new single and video Come into the Light can be seen at kinecism.com

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Death of peninsula music’s biggest fan OVER the course of several decades Hadyn Godony was one of the most consistent performers at live music venues in Frankston and on the Mornington Peninsula. However, his reason for being on stage, backstage or mingling with the crowd was not so much making music, but driven by a love for the music and the need to photographically record the event. Hadyn organised events and was seen by musicians as their biggest fan – he was a lifelong, devoted supporter. Sadly, the music finished for Hadyn just after midnight Monday 27 October, when he passed away at The Alfred, where he had been receiving treatment for about five weeks. A man of ideas and strong opinions, Hadyn carved himself a niche in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula music and live venue market. His “Hotshots”, most often of groups of smiling people at clubs and pubs, for many years cornered the market in the various mastheads published by the Independent News Group. The pages of small head-filled photos were often the first opened, especially by young people who Dedicated: Hadyn Godony was a dedicated supporter of readily volunteered their poses for his the live music scene in Frankston and on the Mornington camera. Peninsula. Picture: Gary Sissons Hadyn was responsible for the content of the papers’ entertainment St, next to what is now Port Phillip Plaza. section, Nightmoves, filling columns with I soon discovered that I had plonked down in a reviews: restaurants, records and films all came place that I still call paradise. within his field of expertise. I’ve revelled in a blessed life since; enjoyed That interest saw him transition to Fairfax two marriages and two divorces, and lived at 11 Community Network when it took over The peninsula addresses. Independent and subsequently changed the Many of the most gorgeous years were spent newspapers’ format, rebranding them as The at the former famous-farmhouse, Willochra, on Weekly. Always intensely loyal to whichever the old Nepean Highway in Safety Beach. publication he was working for, Hadyn stayed Now, I love being in this 100-year-old clinker with various papers under The Weekly banner brick in Mornington. until they folded in mid-2013. He contributed My first ‘real’ job, on the peninsula, was at work to the Mornington Peninsula News Group, Hastings High School where I scored a super publisher of this newspaper, until early this year. spot as the lab tech in the science department. At the time of his death he was working for All the while loving music and hovering Mornington Peninsula Magazine, owned by his on the edge of the local scene, I fell into job long-time friend, Lisa Walton. writing about peninsula nightlife for the (then) As his editor for several years, I appreciated local papers The Independent and The Mail. Hadyn’s take on life, his optimism and ideas. Carrying a camera soon became part of that and He would often make suggestions about our led to the Hotshots pages in a section called publications and, if rejected, wait a few weeks “Nightmoves”. and make another play with the same idea, only In 2007 they cut some chunks outta me, repackaged. He was terrier-like. and gave me a five per cent chance of seeing I visited him in hospital some years before this decade. I’m thankful for the angel on my he was finally taken by cancer. He lay on a bed shoulder. quietly as fluid drained from his lungs into a Most days now, I’m either working as a bottle at the bedside. He made no complaint, journalist or a photographer for Mornington just asked me about the current week’s papers Peninsula Magazine and still love shooting and spoke as if he’d be back the following week. people having fun.” And, of course, he was. Hadyn Godony is survived by his mother Before his death, at 58, last week, Hadyn Margaret and sister Catherine. penned what has now become his own epitaph: His funeral will be held 2.30pm Friday 7 “In the winter of 1976 I fell in love with a girl November at the New Peninsula Church, 370 who lived in Rosebud. In a heartbeat, I left my Craigie Rd, Mt Martha. Keith Platt job at Kodak in Coburg and moved to McCombe

CFA warns of burn-off risks FRANKSTON and peninsula residents have been warned to take extreme care when burning off as temperatures start to rise. CFA Assistant Chief Officer Trevor Owen said conditions changed quickly and fires could get out of control within minutes in hot and windy conditions. “The effects of an out-of-control fire can be devastating and we want everyone to excise extreme caution, especially with summer only just beginning,” Mr Owen said. CFA community safety manager for the South East Region Jude Kennedy said that although the official fire danger period was yet to come into force, residents needed to be aware of weather conditions and council regulations. “We’re also reminding people to always regis-

ter their burn-offs so we know what is happening in the area, especially if brigades are being called to fires,” Mr Kennedy said. “It reduces the chances of CFA brigades being called out unnecessarily if a member of the public calls about smoke or a fire in the area.” He added that people should never leave a burn-off unattended as it’s the resident’s responsibility to ensure that it does not get out of control. “If a burn off gets out of control, call ‘000’ immediately. People should have a fire plan and prepare for the event of fire, and remember never to be complacent.” To register a burn-off with the CFA, contact 1800 668 511.

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AUTHOR Penny Woodward is a fan of garlic, growing, eating and writing about it. She’s an expert on its usefulness and even has an opinion on its ability to keep vampires away – “I’ve never seen one at my place” – so yes, it must work. With more than 50 types of garlic growing among the other herbs and vegetables at her Somers house, Woodward felt it was time to revisit the herb she first wrote about 18 years ago. “There are now more than 100 garlic cultivars available in Australia, back then there were only six. And that book included all the other onionrelated plants.” A prolific gardening writer, Woodward has seven books in print and has written frequently for Organic Gardener magazine as well as “fielding curly questions” about gardening on radio 3CR. In her latest book, Garlic, she traces the his-

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tory of the large herb that originated in central Asia and has been used by humans for at least 7000 years. “Garlic has been close to people’s hearts, minds and stomachs for a very long time,” Woodward says. “Its garlicky flavour can be hot, spicy and pungent but also sweet and nutty, and the same cultivar may vary widely with soil and climate.” Woodward says garlic “definitely” has medicinal properties, with studies showing that if it is included as part of a regular diet it can help with colds and flus. “It is an antiseptic, helps keep blood pressure down and research shows people [who use it regularly] are less likely to get bowel cancer.” To coincide with the release of Garlic – its full title is Garlic: An organic guide to knowing, growing and using garlic, from Australian

Whites and Tasmanian Purples to Korean Reds and Shandongs - Woodward will be available to answers questions and sign copies over the next week at Hastings, Dromana and Rosebud. On Saturday 8 November she will be at the Heronswood Spring Festival, 105 Latrobe Parade, Dromana, 11am-1pm. The next day, Sunday 9 November, she will speak about Garlic from 2.30pm at the Rosebud library in Mc Dowell St. Bookings 59501230. The following Friday, 14 November, from 3pm-5pm Woodward will be at Petersen's Books, High St Hastings. Her other books include Herbs for Australian Gardens, Pest Repellent Plants, Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies, Asian Herbs and Vegetables, Community Gardens and Growing Easy Herbs for Beauty Fragrance and Flavour. Keith Platt

Hastings ‘dangerous’ as major port David Harrison david@mpnews.com.au HASTINGS is a dangerous site to build a substantial port, freight and logistics expert Hermione Parsons told a packed meeting in Cowes. Dr Parsons, an associate professor at Victoria University who is an expert in freight and logistics, said the Western Port site was vulnerable to strong prevailing winds in the planned wharf and ship holding area as well as subject to “very strong currents” and tidal issues. “Any world class port needs safe anchorage,” she said. The Hastings proposal was “not responsible in my view – its just not responsible” because its “dangerous” plan to hold ships off Cowes between Phillip and French islands while they are waiting to unload. “The Port Phillip Sea Pilots are very concerned about some safety issues

here,” she said. “It is very likely that these ships will slip their anchor or drag their anchor, in which case they will [drift to the east into shallow water] … shallow water, all sorts of problems.” The response to this problem was “Just put the ships between Cowes and French island. Or tell them they can’t come in, they’ll have to go back to Sydney and wait,” she said. Dr Parsons and colleague Peter Van Duyn of Victoria University’s College of Business released a contentious report, ̔Build it – but will they come?’ in August querying Hastings as a suitable site for a major container port. Another report due soon, ̔Hastings, a natural deep water port?’, challenges assertions that the proposed Hastings port upgrade will need little or no dredging. Dr Parsons covered this briefly in her address at Cowes.

Hastings was not a deep water port, she said. “Very substantial dredging is required, and in a Ramsar internationally protected wetlands environment. We call that the next Franklin Dam issue. “Up there in Melbourne, people believe it’s a natural deep water port and you don’t need to dredge,” Dr Parsons said. “You do.” Areas will have to be dredged “and re-dredged and re-dredged and redredged, because of all the silt and the sand and the movement of the waters in Western Port. So it’s a very expensive way of operating a port.’ Regular dredging would be needed at the channel entrance into the port as well as around and under the five kilometres of wharf and in the turning basin, where ships are manoeuvred so they can leave the port, she said. “For a nine-million-container port you need about five kilometres of

wharf line,” she said. The turning basin would need to be about a kilometre long and some 750 metres wide “because of such strong winds in Western Port” to cope with the size of the container ships. Dr Parsons said all the ships currently coming to Australia could enter Port Phillip without its channels being deepened. The shallowest port these ships visit sets the size of ships to send here, meaning that no ships requiring more than 14 metres of water depth are coming, she said. “The big ships – which can carry up to 16,000 containers – won’t come,” she said. “They go to massive markets like Rotterdam, serving 360 million people and Shanghai, even bigger.” Container ships coming to Melbourne will carry 6500 to 8500 containers maximum. The biggest container ship to visit

Melbourne carried 6300 units, Dr Parsons said, only 1900 of which were unloaded. Dr Parsons’s figures on the ability of Port Phillip to cater for ships with a 14-metre draught was confirmed recently by a report in The Age, which said the imminent arrival of an oil tanker drawing 14 metres had been electronically simulated for two years to make sure nothing went wrong. “Even larger ships are predicted to visit Melbourne in future, prompting political debate over whether Port Phillip's shipping channels should be dredged again to accommodate them,” the report stated. It quoted Port Phillip Sea Pilot Robert Buck saying he believed this was feasible and that Labor's Bay West proposal “should not be ruled out without further study, despite the huge amount of dredging it would require”.

Residents urge rethink on police moves Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au RETAIN police numbers on the southern peninsula and guarantee that the new Somerville station will not take “much needed” police away from Rosebud, Dromana, Rye, Sorrento, Hastings or Mornington – that was the demand to the state government and police command from 140 people at a public meeting at the Rosebud Memorial Hall last Wednesday. They unanimously supported a plea by Police Association president John Laird to leave police numbers at present levels. Speakers included Mr Laird, meeting organiser Barry Irving, former Mornington Peninsula police inspector Gordon Charteris, police association secretary Ron Iddles and Hastings MP Neale Burgess. Residents are concerned the $16.3 million Somerville station, to be completed by March, will be staffed by 31 highway patrol, CIU and crime scene members drawn from smaller peninsula stations, leaving them exposed to crime. They say Somerville is too far away – “in the boondocks” – and poorly sited for police to viably serve bayside towns, especially when holiday populations surge over the busy summer period. Detectives will be forced to travel for long distances – up to two hours - to interview suspects and take statements.

To the point: Police Association secretary Ron Iddles, left, addresses the crowd at the Rosebud meeting; meeting organiser Barry Irving has his say, right.

Highway patrols will be “gridlocked” and hours away from possible trouble spots during peak periods. There is concern that smaller stations at Rye, Dromana and Sorrento will become merely “shopfronts” staffed periodically and unable to provide “backup” to frontline police facing dangerous situations. Mr Charteris described plans to move frontline police from Rosebud to Somerville as “ludicrous”. “It’s the same as suggesting Frankston police go to Brighton – it’s the same distance,” he said. “I am told the decision is not yet made but I question that, and I sympathise with [Frankston Division 4] Superintendent Neil Paterson who may have to comply with directions made

further up the chain.” Mr Irving said community concerns over any reduction in police numbers were proven by the 641 likes and 11,200 posts to his Facebook page in the first two weeks of his ‘retain police’ campaign. He said centralising police to Somerville would end the successful community policing role that had “broken down barriers with teenagers” on the southern peninsula, and end the “healthy rapport” built up over many years by having police in local sporting teams and in social groups. He urged senior police attending – including Mornington Peninsula Inspector Karen Nyholm and Superintendent Paterson – “to convey our message to your superiors that we don’t want any

reduction in police numbers on the southern peninsula”. “As a community we demand that there be no drop in police numbers – [rather] there should be an increase in police at Rye, Dromana and Sorrento.” Mr Burgess said he believes “local policing is important and that we should listen to the community. It is important that the community is – and feels – safe at home and on the streets. “Local stations do that because police get to know the kids and the baddies, and that intimate connection is important.” To confirm his stand on local policing, Mr Burgess said he “marched in the street to help prevent the night time closure of Hastings police station and to prevent a drop in services – and just because I am in government doesn’t mean I am going to change my view”. He said the community had “asked for a new police station at Somerville and I committed to that, but I had no intention of taking resources from nearby areas.” Mr Iddles complimented Mr Burgess for facing what could have been a hostile crowd. “It would have been easy for you not to come; you are not the local member.” He said the public “remains at the heart of modern policing” and that, while “police command does not have to consult with us, it does have to consult with the community”. “The police must understand and respond to demands for public safety –

and they need to be open and transparent on this issue with the community.” “Their allocation of resources must be shaped by the community’s views on safety.” Mr Iddles said taking 11 CIU, 10 highway patrol and 10 crime scene police to Somerville would reduce southern peninsula numbers by 34 per cent – yet 48 per cent of the crime the CIU investigates is between Sorrento and Rosebud. “Making detectives start work at Somerville would reduce their productivity by 25 per cent, with a minimum 35-40 minute – and at Christmas a 90 minute – drive from where they do their work. And how do they expect members of the community here to travel all the way to Somerville to see a detective?” Mr Iddles said the highway patrol members “knew their patch” and the cars that needed targeting, meaning it was illogical to move them 40 minutes away. “Crime in the state is up 3.7 percent – yet on the peninsula it’s up 10.9 per cent; the state’s population is up 7.2 per cent yet Dromana’s is up 22 per cent. “If both crime and population are up it shows no sense moving police from here. If first responders go then your safety is in jeopardy. They have local knowledge and need ownership of their community.” He said US studies proved centralisation of policing “doesn’t work and leads to a loss of service delivery”.

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Boaties in spotlight as anglers hook into snapper Chris Brennan chris@mpnews.com.au MORE than 1800 recreational anglers took to the waters of Western Port and Port Phillip last weekend for the country’s biggest annual fishing competition, the Tea Tree Snapper Competition. Tim Worral of Cranbourne South was crowned new Victorian Snapper Champion after landing an 8.83 kilogram big red in Port Phillip, while Darren Moore of Tyabb and Michael Haddad of Bittern came in second and third with catches weighing in at 8.68kg and 8.41kg respectively. In the juniors section, Jasmine Buis of Ferntree Gully was crowned the winner with a 7.14 kilogram catch, while Josh Costanzo of Lysterfield (7.04 kg) and – Billy McGinn of Hastings (6.64 kg) came in second and third. The two-day competition got off to a flying start on Friday as anglers looked to beat a weather change that brought heavy winds and rains late Friday and throughout the day on Saturday. A total of 1820 competitors, including 196 juniors, took part in the competition, with 1194 of the 1885 snapper caught being hooked in Western Port. Competition spokesman John Vincent said the vast majority of fish were hooked and weighed in on Friday at stations in Carrum, Hastings and Mornington. “Anglers were well aware of the change coming on Friday night so most of the competitors were on the water on Friday to make the most of the good conditions,” Mr Vincent said. “It was pretty rough out on the bays on Saturday so numbers were down, but the official presentation on Saturday afternoon at Mornington Racecourse was still a big success – in between the showers.” Police, fisheries officials and maritime safety officers were also out in force on the bays over the weekend for the start of snapper season to ensure safety regulations and bag limits were observed. Uniform and water police, joined Fisheries Victoria officials and Transport Safety Victoria offic-

In the red: Snapper Point Angling Club president Dennis Berg with Tea Tree Snapper Competition winner Tim Worral and his 8.83kg catch. Picture: John Vincent

ers to inspect boats, trailers and vehicles at boat ramps across the bayside, Frankston and peninsula region, while breath tests and checks on safety equipment were also conducted. Fisheries Victoria acting director for education and enforcement Ian Parks said fisheries officers would be focusing on size and bag limits in addition to checking licences during Operation Raptor, which will runs from the Melbourne Cup weekend across the holiday season. He said fisheries officers would be targeting snapper anglers in Port Phillip and Western Port day and night over the course of the season, so it was vital fishermen knew the catch limits and stuck to them. “Fisheries officers will be out in marked and unmarked vessels, seizing boats and fishing equipment where snapper bag and size limits have been exceeded,” Mr Parks said. “Anglers who breach snapper bag and size limits face multiple fines of up to $433 on the spot, or

Safety blitz: Police talk with anglers at Patterson River on Friday. Picture: Gary Sissons

$10,000 and/or six months imprisonment. “The courts can prohibit offenders from fishing altogether for up to 12 months if found guilty of recreational fishing offences and, for serious offences, this prohibition can be even greater.” The minimum legal length for snapper is 28cm and the bag limit is 10, of which only three can equal or exceed 40cm. Snapper must be landed whole so Fisheries Officers can measure them. Operation Raptor is targeting the illegal take of snapper in Port Phillip, Western Port and Corner Inlet as larger snapper are known to aggregate in these waters during spring to spawn. “After spawning, snapper feed and then school, making them vulnerable to exploitation at a time when many fishers are taking to the water to make the most of the great opportunities on offer,” Mr Parks said. “While most fishers adhere to bag and size limits, we urge all fishers to do the right thing to ensure these fishing opportunities remain for future

generations. Stick to the limits, take only what you need and release surplus fish swiftly.” Mr Parks urged members of the public to report suspect illegal snapper fishing by calling the 13FISH (13 3474) intelligence reporting line. “Make the call and make a difference - you will remain anonymous and will be helping Fisheries Victoria protect the future sustainability of our fisheries.” The state government announced last Friday additional boating safety officers had been deployed across Victoria to assist Transport Safety Victoria’s maritime safety branch in promoting safety on the water this summer. Minister for Ports David Hodgett said the extra boating safety officers, funded under the state government’s Boating Safety and Facilities Program, would play an important role in educating the state’s estimated 270,000 recreational boaters and help to spread information about boating safety.

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NEWS DESK Think rehabilitation I write to congratulate Rosie Batty on becoming Victoria’s Australian of the Year, a poignant voice against domestic violence. Ms Batty’s dignity, passion and her articulate response to that family tragedy, give her unique authority and value as a spokesperson for our state. I am not writing on this subject from a position of expertise, but from recent experience in a parallel situation. People of sane, caring, sophisticated, communities can meet, march, rail, against the crime of domestic violence (assault/murder) until the cows come home, but nothing will change until we go to the core and treat underlying causes. There are many triggers for domestic violence: drugs and alcohol are obvious, plus mental ill health, unemployment, poverty, dissatisfaction. These can be tackled. The most difficult is culture: societies where women are regarded as a chattel permission to dominate with voice, fist and weapons, is ingrained. A local tragic parallel is that of Dermot O’Toole’s murder. Gavin Perry was convicted and sentenced to 27 years in prison, which wasn’t considered enough by that family and many in our community. No amount of revenge will being Dermot back. British research shows that after 15 years in prison, a person has become institutionalised and will require the care of the state for the rest of their life. It costs $100,000 a year to keep each person in prison in Victoria. Gavin Perry’s non parole period was 25 years: our cost to keep him there is $2.5m. Consider there are 9000 people in Victorian prisons that population is sadly growing as the community bays for tougher sentencing. Why? Why are we demanding this as a solution that solves nothing and costs billions? Why are we not demanding justice reinvestment to reduce crime in a more civilised and affordable manner? Justice reinvestment is based on four programs of rehabilitation: drug and alcohol; literacy and numeracy; vocational training; and mental health treatment. In overseas countries where it has been sincerely tried, prisons actually have been demolished, no new ones built. Surprisingly, given its red neck reputation, Texas is one US state to have invested effort with outstanding success. Those with vested interests in keeping the system as it is, such as those those who make the most (money) out of the law, undoubtedly are stumbling blocks to introducing justice reinvestment to Australia. Some Aboriginal communities are strong advocates however. So how do you change the cultures of “throw away the key” and of demeaning women? It is time for women like Rosie Batty, who has been given the prime opportunity, to stand up and say enough. Please everyone at this election and onward, support her and advocate humane solutions to turn around this devastating blight on our otherwise magnificent country. Frances Henke, Hastings

Port dilemmas I have spoken to joyful people who have landbanked on the Special Use Port Zone, seeing the dollar signs in their eyes. Then I met a young woman, about 20, playing on the beach at Hastings with her two-year-old daughter. She told me she did not vote because she was “too stupid to understand”. School had told her so and even run tests showing she had an IQ of 55. Then she told me that the gas plant should not be burning off during the day as she watched the giant flames across the bay. Something made me recognise she simply had the same learning disability as my own son and her life might have been different if she had the same help my son does. She went on to say how she did not learn at school and was regularly abused and beaten at home. She told me it was OK now, as she happily played on the sand with her beautiful young daughter whose insulin she remembered every day by programming it into her phone. I wondered what would become of her with this [planned expanded] port and the foreign work crew that has been building the ports like London Gateway, who come in and are given large amounts of money for rent. It is rumoured

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the workers on the desalination plant were given $700 a week. Will rents sky-rocket here too? What will happen to the young woman on the beach? Does anyone care? How many more people are there in the society of Hastings who are marginalised through no fault of their own, waiting for jobs that may never come. Ports Minister David Hodgett claims that Labor’s plans [to build a port in Port Phillip] would mean 100 local people would be out of a job by Christmas, virtually impossible as the new parliament only sits mid-December. However, 83 per cent of staff at the Port of Hastings Development Authority are either contractors or live outside the area, with only a couple or so from Hastings or Somers. Are the people of Hastings being promised jobs that may never come? In case you have not worked it out, politicians only tell us what they want us to hear so they are re-elected. At the recent port debate, [Hastings MP] Neale Burgess sat next to me and told me he had recently enjoyed dinner with Lindsay Fox. While the big people play with power and money, what about the others in our society? Voting is often the only power we have and no matter our intelligence, we thankfully can exercise that right. Register to vote by 8 November for the 29 November state election. Sue King, Western Port Warrior Women, Somers

Port figures It’s almost impossible to imagine a standing ovation response for any speaker from us shy, retiring folks in Cowes [at a forum on Saturday 25 October held to discuss expansion of the Port of Hastings]. Applause was long and loud for Dr Hermione Parsons from Institute of Supply Chain and Logistics at. Firstly, she explained that she previously enjoyed working at the Port of Melbourne, for the government and also with freight companies. It’s clear she has no trouble holding attention to explain the whole territory very well. Previous Victorian premiers have been infatuated with industrial development around Hastings, up to and including Henry Bolte, as far back as early 1970s, proposing a nuclear power station on French Island. Not much big industry has materialised. BlueScope has recently de-materialised. Dr Parsons confirms that big new container ports create relatively few jobs because there’s no room for human error so it’s all computer automated. The Port of Hastings is an infatuation, nothing more, nothing less. The Port of Melbourne is leased for 40 years. Capacity is being upgraded for it to handle five million containers a year, for four million Victorians. The three main container ports in the United Kingdom handle six million containers for 65 million people. The Port of Hastings is planned to add nine million containers to the five million at the Port of Melbourne, which would be enough enough for 150 million people. The numbers didn’t make sense. Seventy per cent of container traffic is actually west and north of the Western Ring Rd, with freight facilities, providing for plenty of future growth from Tullamarine to Laverton serviced from Port of Melbourne. These investments and lease of the port will not be written off any time soon. Neither will the freight industry invest in duplications around Hastings. The title of Dr Parsons’ presentation is “Build it and they will come”. History is littered with big projects without a proper business case being abandoned, especially in context of container ports in other countries. If Hastings ever does handle nine million containers a year, each day it will need 4000 B-double trucks or 140 trains at 90 containers a train. Will the unfortunate folk who live between Caulfield and Toorak, spending weekends at Portsea, tolerate competing with so much truck traffic? For 70 per cent of track traffic to go across town, it will need a new outer ring road, with tolls, time and pollution penalties so big that it will be cheaper to go by train up to Port Botany, NSW. Container ships visit other ports around the Australian coast which aren’t deep enough for mega ships. There’s obviously no way any mega ship will ever come to Australia to visit just the Port of Hastings, dredged deep and wide, by

many tens of millions of cubic metres, at huge expense to taxpayers. For Melbourne, the average unload/load exchange per ship is 2000 containers. Mega ships need to swap 10,000 to be viable. Big ship size doesn’t make any sense for Victoria. Dr Parsons draws attention to 3000 hectares of land zoned for port purposes around Hastings. There are already freight infrastructure developments at Lyndhurst east of Dandenong. So, the only way Port of Hastings makes any sense is to ask if our leaders have made promises, to favoured people, who have bet big bucks on real estate based on the port going ahead? It was a great forum and other speakers put the environmental economic value of Western Port at $2.7 to $7 billion a year, most of which would be destroyed by port. A Sea Shepherd representative stressed that bigger challenges have been won, but only when enough of us talk to one another, write, phone and rally in the streets. Bernie McComb, Cowes

Plan for ‘nothing’ If ever we’ve seen a death cult in Australia it is the combined effort of [Prime Minister Tony] Abbott, [Flinders MP and Environment Minister Greg] Hunt and [Senator Clive] Palmer with the direct action plan on climate change. It will set a precedent for other nations to do nothing about the issue and so condemn future generations to a very bleak and precarious life with millions of people vanishing from this once beautiful planet. To top it all off it gives huge sums of money to the worst polluters at the cost to you and me without any guarantee for any abatement of carbon pollution. Well done Tony,Clive and Greg. Rupert Steiner, Balnarring

Starting over The news that Dr Michael Kennedy will leave his post as CEO of Mornington Peninsla Shire on 14 November means the task for the council is to find a new CEO without any connection to existing senior management. I believe this person needs to be ready to clear out several long standing senior people who have presided over years of questionable and often secret. This chance to start afresh is the first for many years so council must get it right. Keith Horner, Botanic Ridge

Rally disappoints I went to the picnic rally at Point Nepean on Sunday to add my support to the campaign to preserve the park. The day was well supported I felt. Unfortunately, not everyone was made to feel welcome. I’m sure that most if not all that were there would have liked to hear from the Bunurong people about the importance of the area to them. In 1835 a Bunurong woman was kidnapped from Point Nepean and taken to the Bass Strait islands. Descendants of that woman were there on Sunday and would have loved the opportunity to share their story but were denied that by the organisers. To add further insult to this, a non-indigenous person was at the microphone telling stories supposedly about indigenous culture and playing a didgeridoo. It is very sad that the traditional owners of this area come along to take part in a community event to be ignored and treated with such disrespect. Also, I find it disturbing that other speakers “acknowledge the traditional owners” at the commencement of their speeches to then ignore the Bunurong people in attendance. Neale Adams, Mt Eliza

Vote on point We are submitting our concerns regarding Point Nepean. We were of the understanding this property was given back to the people of Victoria by the federal government but now believe that the state government is intending to sign a 99-year lease with a developer. As residents and ratepayers of the Mornington Peninsula we strongly object to this decision. This should be put to a vote as a matter of high priority and should also be mentioned in the propaganda which is now being spruiked by the government, during its election campaign. Kaye and Peter Hafey, Sorrento

Need new plan I am most upset about the Victorian government wanting to sign a 99-year lease over a large area of the Point Nepean National Park, including the Quarantine Station. This is an inappropriate development. The current planning process for the station area should be stopped and a proper one introduced that will ensure the protection of the site’s environmental, cultural and heritage values. Rebecca Collins, Kew

Public betrayed As members of the state’s Point Nepean Advisory Committee (2004- 2009), we assisted with preparation of a management plan covering the Commonwealth-owned Quarantine Station and the existing national park. We then oversaw the transfer to Victoria of the Quarantine Station and its integration with the Point Nepean National Park. Now we are dismayed by a proposal to grant a long lease of up to 99 years over about 20 per cent of the accessible area of the park, including the entire Quarantine Station, to a private developer. We support some commercial activity within national parks and private sector investment in the re-use of heritage buildings, but the scale, exclusivity and nature of the proposed development are inappropriate for Point Nepean. In recent years about $40 million of Commonwealth and state funds have been invested in improving the park and buildings and it now looks magnificent. But this investment of public money will be gifted to the developer and just a privileged few. This development proposal is underpinned by the 2013 amendments to the National Parks Act, which could result in similar alienation of two thirds of public land in all our national parks. Privatising national parks is indeed a gross betrayal of the public’s trust. Dr Mick Lumb OAM (chair), Judy Muir OAM, Dianne Weidner AM,,Kate Baillieu, Harry Breidahl, Bernie Fox, Dr Ursula de Jong, Dianne Marshall, Chris Smyth

Non delivery The pro-pool on the Rosebud foreshore crowd were quite right in expecting a Liberal state government would give them what they wanted. But here it is, four years later with a state election looming and, nothing, zilch, zero. [Nepean MP] Martin Dixon, your representative and Minister for Education, obviously did not put enough pressure on his fellow minister Ryan Smith to allow the pool to happen. Now cast your minds back to the Kennett government of which Martin was a member and still your representative. Our next door neighbour in Mornington was Robin Cooper, the then Minister for Transport, and he couldn’t get the Met extended to include us in Rosebud and the rest of the southern peninsula. Time for a change maybe? John Cain, McCrae

Rotarians help community charities MEMBERS of the eight peninsula Rotary clubs that make up the Nepean cluster have joined forces to help raise money for charities by collecting donations and handling parking during the Archibald Prize exhibition at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery. “Rotarians who have assisted with the parking and fundraising efforts throughout the exhibition have done an outstanding community service,” the mayor Cr Antonella Celi said. The Mornington Peninsula Charitable Trust raises funds for local charities.During the mayor’s 2014 term it has raised money to help

with food and resources for peninsula people experiencing disadvantage and hardship. The Archibald Prize is on show until 16 November at the regional gallery, Civic Reserve, Mornington. For more information visit mprg. mornpen.vic.gov.au Rotary’s Nepean Cluster clubs are Mt Martha, Mornington, Mt Eliza, Sorrento, Rosebud/Rye, Dromana, Somerville/Tyabb and Hastings/Western Port. Anyone interested in joining a Nepean Cluster Rotary Club should call Merv Prossor on 0419559984. Western Port News 4 November 2014

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be regularly attended to, lines should be kept taught and baits checked regularly. The best rig for snapper in Port Phillip is a two-hook running sinker rig with 1-2 meters of 30-40lb fluorocarbon leader. I have one hook sliding and one hook fixed. Hook size is dictated by bait size. I typically like to use big baits so more often than not I use 6/0 hooks, but in general snapper anglers will fish with hooks ranging from 2/0 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8/0. When fishing with a sliding hook rig I use a suicide hook as the slider and either a bait-holder, suicide or Limerick hook as the fixed hook. When fishing with a sliding hook rig make sure that your slider is either the same size or smaller than your fixed hook. This gives the bait symmetry, helping in presentation.

Always use quality hooks as snapper have very strong jaws and tough bony mouths so hooks should be very sharp and very strong. So get on the water and get on the fish. We are so lucky to have a world class fishery right on the doorstep of a capital city. Remember, it's our responsibility as the users to maintain, monitor, respect and protect our beloved finite resource. Tight lines and calm seas. ď Ž Paul â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trackerâ&#x20AC;? Pingiaro runs Mornington Boat Hire at Schnapper Point in Mornington and Yaringa Boat Hire at Yaringa boat harbour in Somerville (www. morningtonboathire.com.au or call 5975 5479).

LIVE video streaming of Port Phillip and Western Port boat ramps could soon be available on line as part of a $6 million package of boating programs announced by the state government last week. Minister for Ports David Hodgett last week announced the latest projects to be awarded funding under the Boating Safety and Facilities Program, including a grant to investigate a smart phone app that would link to webcams at Victorian boat ramps. Mornington Peninsula Shire Council will also receive more than $365,000 to â&#x20AC;&#x153;reconfigureâ&#x20AC;? Mornington boat ramp car park under the program, which aims to improve safety and accessibility on Victoria's waterways. Mr Hodgett said $50,000 would be provided to the Boating Industry Association Victoria to develop a business case to test the feasibility of developing smart phone technology to help recreational boaters see how busy boat ramps are and plan their trips accordingly. The $50,000 grant to BIAV for the development of a webcams business case would enable â&#x20AC;&#x153;innovative planning to investigate the development of smart phone technology that would be linked to webcams at some of Victoria's busiest boat rampsâ&#x20AC;?, Mr Hodgett said. "The technology would enable recreational boaters to see how busy boat ramps are and enable them to plan for their boating trips more easily instead of waiting in long queues during the peak boating season," Mr Hodgett said. Mornington MP David Morris said $418,000 would be provided for three projects benefiting peninsula recreational boating projects through the program, including works at Mornington boat ramp car park that will create a wider access and turning area for boat trailers in an effort to improve congestion during the peak boating season. A further $37,000 has been allocated to install infrared technology for primary search and rescue vessels at Mornington and $15,000 to replace a search and rescue vessel trailer.

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IT’S that time of year again when locals and visitors alike get their glad rags on and head to the Balnarring Picnic Races with their first race meeting on Saturday, November 8. The ever popular picnic races have recently won the Picnic Club of the Year Award for the third time in a row now and committee vice president, Terry Mulcahy, is not surprised. “It’s all about how we present the course, how we run our meetings, and the facilities for the public and for members,” said Terry. “In fact our largest meeting is Australia Day when we run the Balnarring Cup and draw over 6000 people through the gates.” Balnarring Picnic Races is a true country picnic meeting, racing on the same site for over 150 years. Although the facilities have improved, Balnarring is one of the few picnic race clubs

that has maintained the country atmosphere. Visitors picnic under the shade of the messmate forest, relax on the blanket under a tree in the general admission area, or enjoy the member’s pavilion. There are barbecues, a playground and children’s activities. Bring your own food and drinks or buy them at the course. The first race starts at 1pm and there will be six races on the program, with horses from everywhere, including the peninsula and Gippsland. With plenty of shady trees, large lawn areas, ample toilet facilities, and that undeniable picnic race atmosphere, the whole family is set for a treat on Saturday November 8. The Balnarring Picnic Racing Club is at 54 Coolart Road, Balnarring. Phone 5983 9430. www.balnarringraces.com

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IN a quiet court locale, this pristine property is full of character and has plenty of space. The polished pine floorboards are a real feature of the entry hall and they continue into the combined lounge and dining area. The kitchen has been recently updated and now boasts stainless-steel appliances including an under-bench oven and a dishwasher. There are three bedrooms â&#x20AC;&#x201C;also with timber floors, the larger main bedroom has a walk-in robe and shares access to the one bathroom with the remaining two bedrooms. Other improvements to the home have been a fresh coat of paint, ducted heating has been installed and there is a new security door to the rear access from the laundry. A handy extra for the multi-vehicle family will be the two driveways. One leads up to a tandem length carport and the second to the far boundary will easily accommodate three cars. Privately set behind a high fence is the excellent pool area with paved patio and for the children there is a cubby house.

CERTAIN not to break the budget, this well-kept brick veneer home features three bedrooms â&#x20AC;&#x201C;all with built-in robes and ceiling fans, with the larger main bedroom also offering an ensuite. Polished timber floors through the kitchen and adjoining family meals area add a nice touch of character, with the separate lounge and bedrooms all with carpeted floors. The kitchen features gas cooking appliances and a dishwasher, and from the meals area sliding glass doors open up to a timber verandah that runs along the length of the home and overlooks the backyard. A small garden shed is useful storage space, a detached single car garage to one side of the property is perfect for housing trailers or motorbikes, and there is a double carport under the roof line. Situated in a good position, close to schools and shops, first home buyers and investors should definitely inspect this one.

Address: Price: Agency: Agent:

10 Carmel Court, FRANKSTON Offers over $349,000 UFirst Real Estate, 487 Nepean Highway, Frankston, 8781 4500 Juan Merchan, 0425 728 670

38 Pembroke Drive, SOMERVILLE $380,000 - $400,000 Ray White Real Estate, 69 High Street, Hastings, 5979 3555 Leonie Worrall, 0420 979 956

HASTINGS - 6 Junee Court

AUCTION: Saturday 15th November at 11.00am

N O I T C U A

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INSPECT WED 5.00-5.30PM SAT 1.00-1.30PM

Price Guide: $190,000 plus buyers Terms: 10% deposit, balance 30/60 days Contact: Sean Crimmins Ph 0411 734 814 Bay West Real Estate (VIC) Pty. Ltd. 2104 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, VIC 3915 Ph: 03 5979 4412 Fax: 03 5979 3097 Email: enquiries@baywestrealestate.com.au Web: www.baywestrealestate.com.au

Sales: Sean Crimmins Ph 0411 734 814 Property Management Team: Ph 0421 473 135

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RAY WHITE_KNOW HOW to give you peace of mind

When it comes to managing your investment property, nothing is more

Ray White Hastings would like to say a big thank you to those who came in to

powerful than experience. Your local agent, Cheryl is backed by world class systems, believes in exceptional communication and will work with

purchase some of our pink merchandise to raise funds for the Pink Ribbon Foundation.

you to get the right tenants, at the right rent.Transferring your property

Our director, Elizabeth Wall and the team dressed in pink and decorated our office

to Ray White Hastings has never been so easy. All it takes is one phone call, and we will take care of the rest.

window to raise awareness for this wonderful cause. If you would like to make a donation please visit

Contact Cheryl Wilkins on 5979 4177 to discuss your property management requirements

www.pinkribbonday.com.au/donate-pink or call 1300 65 65 85.

Experience, Honesty, Energy and Teamwork We pride ourselves on all thses qualities. Having the right team market your property can save you time, money and heartaches. If you are considering selling we would love to hear from you.

Elizabeth Wall 0417 528 042 / elizabeth.wall@raywhite.com

69 High Street, HASTINGS, 5979 4177 hastings.vic@raywhite.com raywhitehastings.com.au Page 6

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Leonie Worrall 0420 979 956 / leonie.worrall@raywhite.com

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Auction Sat 15th November at 12.30pm View Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12.00-12.30pm David Nelli 0434 744 944 david.nelli@raywhite.com

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Located on a 436m2 (approx) allotment, this three bedroom home is an ideal opportunity for first home buyer or entry level investor. All bedrooms have built-in robes and share the central bathroom, this home also boasts a newly renovated kitchen with plenty of cupboard space, a large living area with gas heater and an adjoining formal lounge / study. Outside features are double carport, garden shed and a paved entertaining area with a shaded pergola perfect for summer. Close to public transport, shops and Marina.

Hastings 3 Claire Court Beautifully Presented Family Entertainer

Located in a quiet court, this 4BR home is the perfect place to raise your family. Main bedroom has FES & WIR, there are 3 large living areas plus dining area off the kitchen, which has s/steel appliances & breakfast bar. Also including two split systems and GDH, Outside is an alfresco area, 2 sheds with 3 phase power, 22,000L water tank with pump & drip irrigation system, vegetable garden and fruit trees, neat paving & ample parking. For experienced, efficient and honest service contact David on 0434 744 944 to chat about how he can assist you with selling your biggest asset..

David Nelli 0434 744 944 david.nelli@raywhite.com

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Hastings 72 James Street Blue Chip Real Estate

Somerville 28 Eramosa Road East Purchase in a Prime Position

For Sale

These quality units are in a desirable position situated a short walk to Somerville village, medical facility & transport. Each unit offers brand new modern appliances and a contemporary colour scheme, open plan kitchen & dining areas and great outdoor living space. Units 1-3 have two bedrooms and two bathrooms and a single lock up garage. Unit 4 has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and a double garage, and all have internal access. These units will appeal to those looking to downsize or solid investment buying

From $335,000 View By Appointment

Hastings 2/12 Phillip Court Opportunity Knocks

This beautifully renovated unit is perfect for investing or if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking to downsize. The unit comprises of 2 bedrooms with robes, open plan kitchen/living/dining area and spacious front courtyard. Outside features carport, garden shed and secure fencing. Situated in an ideal position, only a short walk to shops, schools, public transport and the Hastings Marina.

For Sale Offers Over $310,000 View By Appointment Elizabeth Wall 0417 528 042 elizabeth.wall@raywhite.com

Leonie Worrall 0420 979 956 leonie.worrall@raywhite.com

69 High Street, HASTINGS, 5979 4177 hastings.vic@raywhite.com raywhitehastings.com.au

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'R \RX ZDQW VWDWH RI WKH DUW OLYLQJ ZLWK DOO WKH FUHDWXUH FRPIRUWV and a maintenance free lifestyle? Then this bright home is a must see. Only 3 years old and in pristine condition inside and out this open plan home with 3 large bedrooms including main with a walk in robe and ensuite, and two with built in robes and television points throughout. The entertainers kitchen features 2-pac cupboard doors, glass splashbacks dishwasher 900mm s/steel upright cooker, pantry and a large island bench with granite tops. Sensor switched down lights, ducted heating, air-conditioning and inEXLOW JDV Ă&#x20AC;UH DQG SOXV VRODU ERRVWHG KRW ZDWHU &RQFUHWH GULYHZD\ leads up to a double garage with remote roller doors and internal access to the home. There are timber decked areas around the home ideal for those lazy days at the barbecue, landscaped gardens, IUXLW WUHHV D WLG\ IURQW ODZQ DQG D SLFNHW IHQFH 'RQÂˇW PLVV RXW RQ this neat property.

For Sale: Offers over $360,000 Inspect: Saturday 2.00-2.30pm

For Sale: $415,000 Inspect: Saturday 1.00-1.30pm

HASTINGS - 15 Windrest Place Picture Perfect On 1 Acre Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life on this 1 acre block with a meticulously maintained home with all the space and storage you could ask for. Featuring 3 bedrooms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; main ZLWK %,5ÂˇV )(6 RSHQ SODQ ORXQJH DQG PHDOV DUHD ZLWK *'+ Coonara woodheater and air-conditioning, and an adjoining kitchen boasting 900mm induction stove and oven. From the kitchen you look out over an undercover entertainment area complete with sauna.The house is surrounded by wellmaintained gardens and there is an expanse of lawn area. A drive through workshop has carports on either end, providing plenty of parking for cars, boats, trailers and caravans. More sheds at the rear of the block provide extra storage.The property has a second exit at the back, perfect for tradies who want to store their trucks at home, or to get your boat in and RXW ZLWKRXW VKXIĂ LQJ YHKLFOHV DURXQG

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For Sale: Offers over $435,000 Inspect: Saturday 12.00-12.30pm

For Sale: Offers over $590,000

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BITTERN - 4 Morton Crescent

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Build Your Dream Home 4 building blocks of land, each measuring 604m2 with all services connected plus your own driveway. House and land packages available, or build to your own design and take advantage of stamp duty savings (First home buyers only). Titles have been released, these parcels of land have been priced to sell, so be quick to secure your own piece of paradise.

For Sale: $220,000 negotiable each

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On a 1/4 acre lot this delightful home has the character and charm that only weatherboard can offer. Featuring a generous living room, modern kitchen with dishwasher plus meals area, there is DOVR *'+ DLU FRQGLWLRQLQJ 0DLQ EHGURRP ZLWK :,5 DQG DFFHVV RXW WR WKH IURQW GHFN DQG WZR PRUH EHGURRPV ERWKKDYH %,5ÂˇV Entertainers will be set for summer with a large covered deck.

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Invest or occupy yourself, this 3 bedroom home has a large living area, good size kitchen and a dining area that could be turned into the 3rd bedroom. A good size bathroom has a corner spa bath and the large laundry leads to the covered deck ideal for outdoor entertaining. Set on a good size block with easy to maintain gardens, this home is leased until August 2015 at $275 per week, making it a good short-term investment.

Fantastic investment opportunity with this dual access corner block situated along Frankston-Flinders Road and Sages Road. Business Zone 1 site, currently leased to a hand car wash + kebab shop with permits on a secure lease. Returning $80,000 P/A + GST + Outgoings. Business 1 Zoning allows for a 2-3 storey development + underground carpark STCA). 1493m2 site.

Individually titled, and available as a whole or separately, these two 300m2 factories are on approx 1800m2 of land and are vacant and ready to go. Factory 2 is sold, Factory 1 is available. +LJK FOHDUDQFH UROOHU GRRUV LQWHUQDO RIĂ&#x20AC;FH DUHD - Painted inside & out, fully-fenced block with usable land - Industrial 3 zone

For Sale: $345,000

For Sale: $305,000

For Sale:

DOMINIC TALLON Phone: 0408 528 857

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NIGEL EVANS Phone: 0439 540 055

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168 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888

Main Ridge

Auction

19 Old Main Creek Road, Main Ridge

Hastings

Designer Living In Magical Main Ridge A stunning renovation has transformed this residence into a sublime retreat set on approx. one acre, in a secluded country lane setting. A beautiful lounge room with a fireplace opens to front and rear decks for indoor-outdoor enjoyment and a dining room adjoins a luxurious Caesarstone kitchen with the very best appointments. Three double bedrooms are served by an immaculate Italian tiled bathroom with a freestanding bath. The irresistible appeal of this gorgeous home is complemented by its unique setting bordering a reserve and close to local recreation facilities.

For Sale

12/118-120 Victoria Street, Hastings

Loaded With Assets, Convenient Setting Built in 2012, this stylish rear one bedroom villa presents as new and is just a short walk away from the waterfront, shops and Pelican Park Recreation Centre. The light-filled interior is an accomplished low-maintenance set-up with open-plan living, private wrap-around courtyard; quality kitchen, dual access en suite, single garage and more.

Auction Inspect Contact

Price $210,000â&#x20AC;&#x201C;$240,000 Inspect Saturday 12.00â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12.30pm Contact Trevor Timmers 0466 986 454 Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

Saturday 15th November at 2.00pm Thurs, Sat & Sun 2.00â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2.30pm Lisa Fraser Smith 0400 760 101 Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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

Auction

277 Derril Road, Tuerong

The Bend, 32 Spectacular Acres This unique property set on 32 acres, approx, could have a myriad of uses from farming, vineyard, cattle, equestrian or create your own lifestyle dream. The four bedroom, three bathroom plus a study residence with three living areas is opposite Devilbend Reserve and adjoins Woodlands Reserve giving the impression of being miles away from civilisation. The property is perfect for equestrian pursuits, spelling or agistment with direct access to the Devilbend riding trail. The amenities are first class and include 14 paddocks with electric fencing and water troughs, day yards, stock yards, shelter sheds, a six bay stable block with wash and tack room. Close to freeway access, Mornington, schools, beaches, wineries and golf courses.

Auction Inspect Contact

Saturday 22nd November at 2.00pm Thurs 3.30-4.00pm, Sat & Sun 4.00â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4.30pm Lisa Fraser-Smith 0400 760 101 Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

Mount Martha

Auction

4 Secrets Way, Mount Martha

First Class Family Success Custom built to the highest standard, this 1st class single-level four-bedroom, two-bathroom residence crafted from Mount Gambier limestone resides on a 1207sqm, approx. allotment with an emphasis on indoor-outdoor entertaining. The freeflowing interior extends from sophisticated formal rooms to a north facing family living and dining precinct opening to a huge undercover terrace. Excellent appointments include a stone kitchen with Miele coffee machine, an extra wide double garage with internal access, second huge double garage for boat and caravan storage and spa ensuite close to Bentons Square, schools and transport. Page 12

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Auction Inspect Contact

Saturday 29th November at 11.00am Saturday 11.00â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11.30am Matthew Rigby 0430 668 789 Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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

Auction

11 Fuji Crescent, Mornington State-Of-The-Art Brand New Warehouse In the heart of Mornington’s industrial estate, this brand new warehouse provides state-of-the-art appointments on 800sqm, approx, with a 499sqm warehouse and parking for five cars behind remote controlled gates. No expense has been spared to create a high end environment for the business in search of the very best facilities. The warehouse features a 4.5 metre remote door for container truck clearance, spacious reception, top-floor office, kitchen with stone benchtops, stainless steel oven and dishwasher, and a fully fitted disability bathroom. Features include data and phone cabling, laundry, 3 phase power, LED lighting and security with cameras and sensor doors.

Auction Friday 28th November at 1.00pm Inspect Friday 3.30–4.00pm Contact Leigh Donovan 0418 106 309 Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

Tyabb

Auction

46 Graydens Road, Tyabb Amazing Land, Unlimited Possibilities Set on 13.8 acres, approx, this fully-fenced property represents incredible value for money in an area of increasing popularity and represents the opportunity to a raise a family in a picturesque country setting close to schools, local shops and only an hour from Melbourne’s CBD. The property sits on flat and lush market garden soil offering superb potential for commercial growers, hobby farmers, grazing, horse facilities or simply for your own farm fresh veggies. The whole property is usable and flexible with all services available, separated paddocks and large dam at the rear. Build your luxury family home, STCA, and enjoy a superb rural lifestyle.

Auction Inspect Contact

Saturday 29th November at 12.00pm Wed 2.00–2.30pm, Sat & Sun 3.00–3.30pm Lisa Fraser Smith 0400 760 101 Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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3 Spencer Avenue, DROMANA $489,000 Stockdale & Leggo Dromana, 193 Point Nepean Road, Dromana, 5987 3233 Melissa Walker, 0407 508 555

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NEW LISTING

CRIB POINT 4 Denman Street

HOT PROPERTY

PRICE REDUCED!

AFFORDABILITY AT ITS BEST!

Quietly nestled in a private street, this sensational modern character home features sun drenched rooms, lovely outside entertaining area to relax in all year round and enjoy a ‘cuppa’ in the private garden. This sensational property will attract ﬁrst home buyers, those looking to downsize or investors. Perfectly positioned, this beautiful home is located close to shops, cafes, sandy beaches, marine life, parks, transport and much more. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE Offers over $290,000 VIEW Saturday 1:00-1:30pm AGENT Ken Brown 0402 868 368

PRICE REDUCED

BITTERN 217 South Beach Road

Perfectly presented 3 bedroom home with formal lounge and meals area which adjoins the recently updated kitchen with ample overhead cupboards & large walk in pantry. Beautiful Tasmanian oak and spotted gum benchtops feature in the kitchen and bathroom. The meals area looks out to a lovely private rear yard and also outside is a sealed driveway to the double carport, and various garden sheds. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRIME LOCATION

COUNTRY CHARMER

INVEST TODAY!

NEW LISTING

HASTINGS 17 Railway Crescent

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PRICE $800,000 Offers Over VIEW Saturday 11:00-11.30am AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

BITTERN 2,14 & 15 / 75 Hendersons Road

Potential purchasers looking for affordable living or ideal investment, don’t let this pass you by! This home offers 2 bedrooms plus a study, lovely polished ﬂoorboards, new kitchen with all new appliances and a lovely modern bathroom and outdoor area. Contact Exclusive Agent.

BITTERN IS THE NEW BALNARRING

PRICE $269,950 Negotiable VIEW Saturday 10:00-10:30am AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

PRICE From $310,000 VIEW By Appointment AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

BITTERN 25 Bennett Street

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

PRICE REDUCED

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2374 Frankston Flinders Road

Affordable Western Red Cedar home set on approx. 700m2 and surrounded by established gardens. The home has three bedrooms with BIR’s and features an L-shaped design to the dining and lounge area with gas wall furnace and wood combustion heater, plus galley style kitchen with gas cooking and overhead cupboards. Further features include front and rear verandah under rooﬂine, garden shed and another larger shed with power, sealed driveway and rejuvenated roof. Most affordable home in Bittern. Contact Exclusive Agent

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BALNARRING BEACH 7 Highview Court

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

AFFORDABLE LIVING

PRICE: $349,900 Negotiable VIEW: Saturday 10:15-10:45am AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996

STROLL TO THE BEACH

This large family home on 1/4 acre will suit the growing family. Offering 4 bedrooms plus study, two separate living rooms, large country kitchen, freshly painted inside and out, new ﬂoor and window coverings. Outside offers double carport, large shedding, outdoor living, sealed driveway and much more all nestled around landscape gardens. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE $420,000 Offers Over VIEW Saturday 11:00-11:30am AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

CRIB POINT 82 Governors Road

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Tucked away is a rare ﬁnd of approx. 2 acres with all services provided. Beautifully screened with native shrubs that provide privacy, all boundaries are fenced, very generous building envelopes, with attractive Vendor terms offering 120 days interest free. Build your dream home in this tranquil setting. Fantastic Opportunity! Hurry won’t last! Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE $460,000 Offers Over AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

TYABB 39 Mornington-Tyabb Road

PRIME DEVELOPMENT SITE A rare opportunity to secure a development site in this prime location, right in the heart of Tyabb. Located across the road from the train station, this site has a permit in place allowing for 6 building sites ranging from 576m2 to 872m2. The weatherboard home consists of 3 bedrooms and a study, lounge and separate family room, original kitchen, large laundry and a double garage and new ﬂoor coverings throughout. This site is also suitable for development of units, medical clinic, day care centre (STCA), or just build your dream home or renovate the existing home with a central location and enjoy day to day convenience and a big garden. Offers Invited prior to Auction.

AUCTION

Saturday, November 8th at 2.30pm

VIEW:

Saturday 2:00-2:30pm

TERMS:

10% Deposit. Settlement 30/45 days. Vacant Possession.

AGENT:

Wilma Green 0407 833 996

FORTHCOMING AUCTION

HASTINGS 8 Kuan Yin Place

ALL THE WHISTLES AND BELLS! A private lifestyle of leisure and entertainment awaits the new owners of this recently built north facing four bedroom luxury home. Set on the largest block in this sought after area (1/3 acre), this home has been meticulously developed to accommodate a growing family or active retirees anticipating lots of visits from grand children. Included are two fully lined double garages under roofline with additional room for another shed and access to rear, entry with Edwardian features and parlor with gas log fire, two bathrooms with period features, three generous interior living areas including huge family room at rear also with gas log fire. Floating spotted gum timber floors and al fresco dining area accessed through glass french doors overlooking fully landscaped solar heated in ground salt water pool. A Private Gazebo on timber deck in the back corner completes the picture. Every facility has been provided including ducted gas heating throughout, split system air conditioners, state of the art kitchen with European appliances, butlers pantry and everything else your heart may desire. This is one of the best we have seen in our 30 years selling homes in Hastings.

AUCTION

Saturday, November 29th at 2.00pm

VIEW:

Saturday 1:30-2:00pm

TERMS:

10% Deposit. Settlement 120 days. Vacant Possession.

AGENT:

Chris Watt 0417 588 321

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Pearcedale 31 Middle Road

Parklike Paradise with Privacy in Pearcedale Located in the sought after acreage area of Pearcedale, at the very end of a quiet short, no thru road, is this magnificent property of approx.10 acres & within a short walk to the Pearcedale Shopping Village. The grass is green all year round. Land is divided into 3 main paddocks & would make a fantastic horse property or even possibly for agistment or hobby farm, which it is now. The home is a custom brick veneer design with 4 bed (main with ensuite and WIR, others with BIR’s), main bathroom, lounge/family with “Ultimate” enclosed fire place, plus additional formal dining and lounge areas, x 2 new reverse cycle split air conditioning/heating, double carport and double garage, original timber kitchen with electric cooking, tiled & carpeted floors, cedar venetians on most windows. The home sits up proudly towards the front overlooking x 2 dams at the front of the property (x 1 ornamental & 1 permanent) also boasting great fencing, veggie patch & enclosed orchard. Price Negotiable over $890,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS5658 Inspect Saturday 12.30-1.00pm Jason Stirling 0411 520 173

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Hastings 1-4/30 Skinner Street

Lifestyle By Design – Opposite The Marina Comprising of 4 new prestigious townhouses opposite the Hastings Marina, each with a magnificent, modern design enhanced by stunning light filled spaces and luxury features throughout. The chic architectural style delivers a masterful floor plan with superb open-plan kitchen, living and dining areas that open out to breathtaking alfresco decks and three bedrooms including main with ensuite. The front property overlooks the parkland and the nearby Marina and is simply spectacular! Stone benchtops, ducted heating, quality timber flooring, security systems, stainless-steel appliances and double glazing – complying with the 6-star energy rating – on all windows are just some of the premium inclusions. The premium location, close to shops, transport, restaurants, parkland and sporting facilities, invites a fabulous lifestyle with sophisticated easy living. Walk to High Street or the nearby marina in a moment. A 3 month maintenance period will be given upon completion as to ensure you are completely satisfied with the finish. Price Starting from negotiable over $570,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS5679 Inspect By Appointment Jason Dowler 0403 598 754

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Merricks North 2 Craig Avon Lane

Unrivalled Appeal This unique offering is sure to impress all who inspect! With an amazing “Secret Garden”, separate studio for guests and a large pool area makes this home well suited to all families, holidaymakers, retirees, professional couples and anyone after a lifestyle property to call home. Comprising: 4 bedrooms with ensuite off master, open plan kitchen & meals, large study area/formal dining, family room, central bathroom, laundry, outdoor entertaining area and a long picturesque driveway. Special features include large separate studio/5th bedroom, in-ground pool with expansive deck, open fire place, classic wood heater in the kitchen & meals, loads of natural light, soaring ceilings, leadlight windows, carport (4 x cars) with adjoining workshop, additional carport for a boat/caravan, established gardens, garden shed, chook coop and numerous appealing settings to sit and relax in over the 2 acres (approx). Close to Red Hill South Village, walking tracks, wineries, beaches, galleries, local schools and minute’s drive to freeway access. Price Negotiable over $880,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS5692 Inspect Saturday 3.00-3.30pm or by appointment Tim Ripper 0434 513 64

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Hastings 255 Marine Parade

4 Bedroom Family Home on Private Rear Allotment! Located within a short distance from Hastings foreshore & High Street shopping, this private & secure rear residence will appeal to families, retirees & investors alike. Featuring 4 large bedrooms & multiple living areas for the growing family, this large 22sq (approx.) modern family home also includes an exquisite central kitchen with stone bench tops & stainless appliances for the entertainer at heart. The impressive master bedroom features a walk-in robe & ensuite while a modern central bathroom services the remaining three bedrooms. While outside a hardwood deck perfect for the BBQ & deck chairs opening on to a generous yard to enjoy glorious summer days with family & friends! Special features include; Double lock-up garage with internal access, gas ducted heating, split system cooling, 2.55 metre ceilings, hardwood alfresco area, 3000L water tank & handy garden shed. Located in this sort after waterside location with-in a short distance to the foreshore reserve, high Street shopping, marina & with access to peninsula link local wineries & some of the Peninsulas finest beaches this property is a must to inspect. Price View Open

Negotiable over $350,000 www.harcourts.com.au/VHS5753 By Appointment

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AUCTION

Hastings 21 Lyall Street Huge Family Home Here lies an opportunity to secure a large home in one of the most sought after pockets of Hastings. With not a thing to be done, multiple living zones and loads of natural light makes this property well suited to all families, investors, professional couples and anyone after that ideal place to call home. Comprising: 4 bedrooms with ensuite off master, 5th bedroom/large study, open plan kitchen and meals, formal lounge, huge family room/games room, central bathroom, laundry, outdoor entertaining, lock up garage and ample yard space. Close to all that Hastings has to offer, High St, The Hastings Club, foreshore reserve, freeway access, local schools and a short drive to the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading beaches and wineries. This renovated gem is well worth a look and sure to impress.. AUCTION Saturday November 29th at 12.30pm View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS5737 Open Saturday 1.00-1.30pm Tim Ripper 0434 513 640

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Hastings 29 Penshurst Avenue

Hastings 192 High Street

Lovely Family Home

Prime Location

Freshly painted and refurbished in parts is this three bedroom home offering, large lounge, kitchen with dining space and gas appliances, single family bathroom and separate laundry that includes the seperate toilet, gas heating & hot water service. All this located a short distance from primary schools and the town centre.

Comprising of three bedrooms, separate kitchen with gas appliances, single bathroom, open plan lounge and dining area with gas wall heater and separate laundry. Outside features double carport, covered entertaining area and securely fenced block of approx 530m2.

For Lease $300 per week Inspect By Appointment

For Lease $270 per week Inspect Thursday 5.00-5.15pm

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Somers 1 Heath Court

Hastings 47 Spruce Drive

What A Beauty

Wonderful, Modern Four-Bedroom Home

Wonderful split-level 4BR boasting lounge with Coonara wood heater & air-conditioning, kitchen with polished timber floors, upright oven and dishwasher, main bedroom with BIR, FES and air-conditioning. BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to other bedrooms, main bathroom with separate bath and shower, toilet & laundry. Garden maintenance included in rent.

Open-plan layout with two separate living zones, main bedroom with WIR & FES, main bathroom with spa, functional kitchen offers stainless-steel gas stove, fan forced oven & dishwasher plus an island bench overlooking the dining area. Other features include evaporative cooling and ducted heating and huge alfresco entertaining area.

For Lease $475 per week Inspect Thursday 4.30-4.45pm

For Lease $440 per week Inspect Thursday 5.15-5.30pm

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ESTABLISHED for almost 30 years, this gift business with a difference is set right on the tourist route through town and operates from the former Yarragon Presbyterian Church. Selling a variety of lines including artistic collectables, Australian made gifts, some furniture, glassware and sculptures, the business currently trades seven days per week from 10am until 5pm and is showing great profits.

LOCATED on the ground floor of a busy shopping centre, this sportswear retailer is well known and is a member of a national buying group. Selling footwear, apparel and equipment for a large range of sports, the business is staffed with casuals assisting the owner-operater. The business is open shopping centre hours, seven days per week.

Giftware and artworks, YARRAGON Price: $165,000 plus sav Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Sportswear, FRANKSTON Price: $99,950 plus sav Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Graham Haddock, 0417 360 963

Business Sales Specialists www.latessabusiness.com.au 50 Playne Street Frankston

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NORTH BRIGHTON To be sold as independent store, not a franchise, so can increase product lines. Currently under management, S52 shows $9000+ average turnover per week. CHEAP BUSINESS WILL SELL QUICKLY!

SORRENTO Great little shop in the heart of Sorrento. Trades 7 days 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SP HDV\ WR RSHUDWH TXDOLW\ VWRFN Will suit single operator. Bags, purses, wallets, sunglasses, reading glasses etc. Perfect location.

HOME BASED Customised resume writing & consultancy service, fully automated, SUH ZULWWHQ VHQWHQFHV SKUDVHV Over 43 industry types, over 1400 job types. Set up cost $70k now ready to be taken to the next level.

BRAESIDE Mechanical workshop specialising in repairs & maintenance of street VZHHSHUV :HOO HTXLSSHG ZRUNVKRS factory, could suit mechanic wanting to continue in this specialised industry as well as other repairs.

SANDRINGHAM Small, bright cafĂŠ with loads of personality. Seating inside for 16 and 8 outside. 16 km south of Melbourne CBD. Trades Tues to Sunday. Main road position. Stock included.

MORNINGTON Custom built trailers, tool boxes & gates. Services offered are minor and PDMRU UHSDLUV VWHHO IDEULFDWLRQ 0,* welding, sheet metal folding. Good website, Yellow Pages ad. 5 days pw Good income in repairs, lots of work.

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$70,000 + sav

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MORNINGTON SEAFORD Sales and installation of roller, panel, Large double shop with seating tilt doors and automatic openers. Est capacity of 25. Situated near school 40 years, well known business, good and established around 40 years, HTXLSPHQW YDOXH VWRFN YDOXH 1HZ trades 6 days 7.30am until 7.30pm. lease available, vendor unable to Has coolroom. Three bedroom maintain the workload. residence.

$75,000 + sav

CARRUM DOWNS Manufacture & custom design of upholstered commercial furniture. Established 2000, large factory in good location, regular client base. Owner willing to stay on and train. 5 Â˝ days. Vehicle included.

$85,000 + sav

St. KILDA BAYSIDE MORNINGTON 10 washers, 2 x 30lb washers, 8 Current owner works PT only so turn 2008 purpose built VW Multi van over can be doubled with little effort. dryers, automatic door, coin machine, attending RE auctions, sporting, Long wheel base VW Transporter drink machine. Open 7 days in very private and corporate events busy location PDLQO\ RQ WKH 3HQLQVXOD GD\V DP 7 YDQ LQ DV QHZ FRQGLWLRQ HTXLSSHG with shelving & cabinets. Practical & 1.30pm plus Saturdays. online training available. Residential Sells coffee at $4 cup. FRPPHUFLDO *UHHQ FHUWLÂżHG

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$98,000 + sav

$110,000 + sav

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SORRENTO Sought after Main St.position. This is a must sell situation and full assistance will be given with the changeover. Well stocked with good TXDOLW\ ODEHOV KLJK VWRFN WXUQRYHU Premises has kitchen, storage, powder room.

HAMPTON Delivering a range of products that are unusual & not readily available in one location. Exclusive supplier agreements. Simple to manage, cexperienced casual staff, vendor ZLOOLQJ WR VWD\ RQ 4XDOLW\ VKRS ÂżWRXW

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WARRAGUL One of John Sandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top performers located in the best part of town. This busy business is easy and pleasant to operate, fully managed by staff. Trades 5 Â˝ days. S52 shows excess of $27,000 pw.

HALLAM Regular council work, real estate agents, building companies & domestic clients. Timber fencing, paling,screening,retaining walls etc. S52 shows in excess of $22,000 per week. Full training & handover period, forklift & truck included.

NOBLE PARK Gas, petrol and diesel, 11 bowsers and 6 pumps. Minimum tank sixe OLWUHV PD[LPXP WDQN VL]H 58,000 litres. 7 days 6am to 9pm. Separate mechanical business on the premises.

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$185,000 + sav LICENSED CAFE / RESTAURANT ROSEBUD WEST Prominent corner position on Pt. Nepean Rd opposite foreshore, Seats 65 in & out, great atmosphere, good food with healthy choices, busy breakfast/lunch trade. Dual shop, two dining areas. S52 shows excess $13,000 per week T/O.

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$350,000 including stock NEW LISTING NEW LISTING BAIT & TACKLE JOINERY EILDON Bait & tackle and auto spares â&#x20AC;&#x201C; camping business on main street of Eildon, along with two freehold properties for sale.

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Somerville state school upheaval Compiled by Melissa Hodge MESSSRS Brody and Mason will hold their monthly sale at Somerville on Wednesday next for which entries will be received by the firm at Frankston or Mr. C.E Gomm, Somerville. *** THE Honorable A. Downward will address the electorate in Mornington at the following places during the month: Hastings 11th, Sorrento 11th, Somerville 21st, Frankston 24th, Mornington 25th, at 8 o’clock. *** AT a meeting of the Frankston Tennis Club committee on Tuesday athletes for matches during the next few weeks were arranged. Today the players hope to journey to Dandenong, the team to be comprised of Misses Gregory and Young, Messrs Watson and Uther, Dr Maxwell and Rev. U. A. Kichen. *** NEXT Sunday, November 8th, is the world-wide Temperance Sunday, when all ministers are earnestly requested to preach Temperance sermons in their churches, and give Temperance addresses to the young folk in the schools. This request will be complied with in the Methodist church, Frankston. The Rev Jackson will be the preacher, morning and evening. *** THE annual Sunday School picnic in connection with the Methodist Church in Frankston was held on Tuesday last at Ballam Park. The

day was beautifully fine and a large number of children and adults took advantage of the public holiday to enjoy a days outing in the beautiful park so kindly lent by Mr C. G. V. Williams, J.P., for the occasion. The picnickers were conveyed both there and back by Mr Benson’s cabs. The day was spent with the usual games and sports, incidental to such occasions, which was varied by afternoon and evening refreshments, which were thoroughly appreciated by old and young, and the opinion was freely expressed that a delightful day had been spent. *** MUCH dissatisfaction has been caused by the Education department to parents of children attending the Somerville State school. Through the indifferent attitude of some officials communications are shelved or ignored altogether. Three years ago the school was condemned by the health authorities, and it was decided by the department to erect a new school. After considerable delay in starting the work, the building was completed three months ago, and the head teacher received word to resume work in the new school. No school furniture was provided. The desks from the old school are being used, and over twenty scholars have to sit on the floor. The department promised to send on the necessary furniture, and the school committee has delayed the official opening until all are promised to

send on the necessary furniture, and the school committee is disgusted at the methods with which the department is worked. *** THE November sittings of the Melbourne Court of General Sessions were opened on Monday Judge Johnston presiding. Mr Woinarski, K.C., Prosecutor for the Crown. John J. Fitzpatrick, 19, motor driver, pleaded guilty to the theft of money from Mrs Hunt, of the Bay View Hotel Frankston as a bailee and the theft as agent of a number of bicycles. Mr Abraham (instructed by Messrs Boothby and Boothby) appeared for the accused, and asked that he should be given the benefit of the First Offenders Act. After hearing evidence as to character, his Honor sentenced accused to six months’ hard labor on each charge, concurrent, sentence to be suspended upon accused and his father each entering into a bond of £25 that the accused would be of good behavior for three years. *** THE social arranged by St Pauls Club, in aid of the funds of St Pauls Church was attended by over 120 people on Saturday night last. The first part of the evening was filled with vocal items. The following being the programme: in a Duet Misses Sherlock and Cosskell ; songs by Mrs A. Aitken, and Messrs Bows. C. Ellis, J.C.Garrood, N. Jackson, and Wilson (Kooyong Club). The absence of two members

caused the abandonment of the farce which had been given so successfully three nights previously in Langwarrin. To fill the gap, some of the performers sang more songs, and recitations were given by Mrs Alexander and Mr Myers. After an enjoyable supper a short dance followed with music supplied by Mr C. Elie and Misses Jaeger and McGrath. The National anthem was sung just before midnight *** A MEETING of the Frankston Progress Association was held on Wednesday and a full report of which will appear in our next issue. *** MR Mark Brody of Frankston, has been appointed Substitute Returning Officer for the electoral district of Mornington. This writ will be issued on Monday. Nominations close on 16th. Election day, Thursday 26th November. *** CR Murphy will address the electors in the Tyabb Hall on Tuesday next, and at Somerville on Wednesday, 11th November. The candidate will again speak at Mornington on the 26th November and at Frankston on the 25th (the evening before the election). *** FRANKSTON Choral Society’s grand complimentary concert to Rosa Alba, the peninsula songstress born near your own township, gives credit

to any place as a singer, after singing at the Melbourne concert. “A favorable impression was made by Miss Alba who sang D’ell Aqua Villaince. She is a soprano of exquisite quality and possesses excellent powers of execution.” The Age. *** LAST Sunday was an anniversary day in connection with the United Sunday School at Pearcedale. The afternoon service was conducted by the Rev. Mr Watt, Church of England minister, and that of the evening by a Student (Methodist) from Queen’s College. The singing by the children, under the leadership of Mr Hobbs, was really excellent and deserving of great praise. On Tuesday evening the public meeting was held, the hall being well filled. The chair was taken by the Rev Mr Watt, of Hastings. The programme was varied, full of interest, and instructive, and was very satisfactory to all concerned. *** THE Railway Commissioners have taken steps to investigate the complaints regarding disorderly conduct on the 5.09pm train from Melbourne to Mornington last Saturday, and the alleged failure of certain officials to check the nuisance when it was reported to them. For some time past a special watch has been kept by plain clothes officers detailed for that duty to prevent disorderliness. From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 7th November, 1914.

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Come back Dexter, all is forgiven By Stuart McCullough IS nothing sacred? As it turns out, reality television is not the most reliable means by which to find the love of your life. Who’d have thunk that a process involving televised dates and horticultural beneficence might be anything other than failsafe? Let me be frank (which, at this point, is a lot better than being Blake), I have never watched an episode of The Bachelor. As best I can tell, it’s an awkward mix of Survivor and team selection for the lunch hour cricket match in primary school. Even though the series ended with a marriage proposal, it was impossible not to suspect that, in fact, the whole thing would end in tears. It’s hard not to feel a little sorry for everyone involved. Not just the cast either; I’m talking about everyone remotely connected to the whole miserable experience from the catering staff to the dude who sweeps up after the rose ceremony. It’s difficult enough being rejected. To have it televised to the nation seems unnecessarily cruel, even by the lofty standards of reality television. That’s to say nothing of a premise that involves a large number of women competing for the affections of just one guy. That is not how I remember single life at all. Things have clearly not gone to plan. It’s often said that the heart wants what the heart wants. As it turns out, the heart also wants a front-page story in a national magazine. I’m not sure whether to feel betrayed or a little worried for people who are so eager to lay themselves down on the media’s

sacrificial altar. I shouldn’t judge. After all, who us can unlock the mysteries of the human heart? Fact is, love and TV have had a long association. My personal favourite would have to be The Love Boat where hapless passengers were drawn together by a mutual fear of seasickness, an all-you-can-eat buffet and nightly performances by The Little

River Band. Plus, they had a bloke called ‘Gopher’ who went on to represent Iowa in the United States House of Representatives (really). I can’t imagine a debacle such as the one we so recently witnessed on The Bachelor ever occurring on The Love Boat. For starters, Captain Stubing could have performed the ceremony on the spot. Also, they take a dim view of mutiny

on the high seas. At the first sign of malarkey, someone would have been forced to walk the plank. But unlike the Love Boat, the relationship between television and romance has not all been plain sailing. Attempts to turn real-life relationships into viewing fodder have almost all ended disastrously in the true Hindenburg, ‘oh the humanity’ sense of the word. The television show Newlyweds with Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey ran for three seasons, which was almost precisely the length of the marriage itself. In Australia, we had Marty and Jess: An Outback Wedding that featured two former Big Brother contestants. They split after less than a year and a half of marital bliss. The evidence is clear: reality TV and romance are the ultimate odd couple. That’s because something as important as love should never be exploited for ratings by reality television. It’s best left to the professionals. By which I mean game shows. Were it not an infringement of intellectual property rights to do so, The Bachelor should take a very big leaf out of the Perfect Match playbook. According to scientific research, music and (possibly) strawberries are the food of love. You’ve got set the mood. Try and hum the music for The Bachelor. Exactly my point – no one can. But if you were to substitute our National anthem with the theme from Perfect Match, I guarantee that everyone, from podium straddling Olympians to new arrivals would know all the words. It’s often claimed that a good sense

of humour is highly desirable in a potential mate. However, like the 38th parallel of the Korean peninsula, The Bachelor is a heavily de-humourised zone. In contrast, Perfect Match was stuffed with laughs, both intentional and otherwise. But whether it was the humour, the sliding wall that delivered so many ‘There must be some kind of mistake’ moments that we, as a nation, can cherish forever, or the spectacular permanent sets that perched on the heads of host and contestant alike, there was much to love. You may think that my lauding of an ancient dating game show is a mere exercise in nostalgia, but you’d be wrong. Perfect Match was about the future. Dexter the Robot remains the most sophisticated piece of technological hardware ever seen on Australian television. One part Dalek and two parts empty ice cream container, when he wasn’t busy coordinating space shuttle launches, Dexter appeared on Perfect Match. Although his role was confined to spitting out stats, he was capable of so much more. Most people don’t realize that Dexter had full weapons capability. Imagine it – the last rose ceremony of the season. The Bachelor, ready to do the honourable thing lest he should feel the sting of Dexter’s futuristic wrath. Forget shotgun weddings. Laser beam nuptials are the way of the future. Excited, I emailed Dexter. The response, however, was as short as it was direct: Dexter and the Bachelor have a compatibility score of 0%. Rejected again. Alas. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Fancy making your own brew? Then have a listen to some of the best in the business as the Meet The Brewer master classes show you the ropes. Here, punters can interact with some of the countries leading beer and cider makers as they learn the ins and outs of production and don’t worry, there is plenty to keep the kids entertained whilst you’re having fun with a huge petting zoo, jumping castle and face painting on site. Don’t forget, Sunday Soultrain every week throughout November as well as Superclub Saturdays with two clubs for the price of one on top of weekday deals on pots, pizza and parma’s. For more info on these events at Daveys Hotel, 510 Nepean Highway, Frankston go to daveys.com.au and fluidfestival.com.au. SIMON BURKE

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MORNINGTON Peninsula Regional Gallery (MPRG) has opened the iconic Archibald Prize 2014 to the public – this is the last time this iconic exhibition will be on display on the Mornington Peninsula. Next year the exhibition travels to Ballarat. Fiona Lowry won the prize this year for her portrait of renowned architect Penelope Seidler, taking home $75,000 prize money. Tim Storrier won the Packing Room Prize Winner for his painting of Barry Humphries The Member, Dr Sir Leslie Colin Patterson KCB, AO. This year’s portraits feature Missy Higgins, Anna Meares, John Safran, Adam Goodes and Cate Blanchett by Australia’s leading contemporary artists. Visitors to MPRG will have the chance to vote for their favourite work in the People’s Choice Award.

Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Councillor Antonella Celi said, “The team at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery has done an outstanding job again in bringing this iconic exhibition to the region. “This year’s Archibald Prize exhibition is particularly strong. We are also delighted that more than 800 Mornington Peninsula students have created works for this year’s Friends of the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery’s (FMPRG) Art Award. The works are being displayed in shops, arcades, cafes, banks, libraries and more. Students and families can pick up a Schools Art Award walk brochure and enjoy the works on display in their local area. “Congratulations to the Friends of the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery for such an outstanding community initiative.” There is live music in

the licensed café marquee every Sunday 1pm-4pm by local musicians. The exhibition runs until 16 November 2014 at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery. Visit www. mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au to find out more, or phone 5975 4395. To purchase tickets visit: www.mprg.mornpen.vic. gov.au The Archibald Prize is an Art Gallery of New South Wales exhibition toured by Museums and Galleries, NSW. The MPRG exhibition of the Archibald Prize is supported by Mornington Peninsula Shire and sponsored by ANZ and Eastlink. People’s Choice: Vote for your favourite art work and go into the draw to win a $500 ANZ debit card, and a luxurious overindulgence package for two at Lindenderry Red Hill.

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Heidi Luckhurst who has worked alongside Rosebud Chamber of Commerce to make the event a reality. Heidi said she has been blown away by the quality and variety of entries from far and wide. She also expressed sincere appreciation at the support of the sponsors, and for the variety of professional development prizes which can been offered to the lucky winners. There is a category for under 14’s to encourage young talent and with the main category embracing performers of a vast array of ages, both soloists and bands. The announcement of the winners will take place at the RoseGPO Hotel at 2pm on Saturday, with the winners taking away a range of prizes including a full production package, singing lessons, performance gigs and cash, with the overall outstanding entertainer taking out the $1000 cash.

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Performance BAZ Luhrmann’s much-loved hit show Strictly Ballroom the Musical will open in Melbourne at Her Majesty’s Theatre on the 17th January 2015. Strictly Ballroom The Musical had its Global Premiere on Saturday 12 April at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. This new production is staged by the original creative team behind the classic 1992 film, including director and co-writer Baz Luhrmann, set and costume designer Catherine Martin, choreographer John O’Connell and co-writer Craig Pearce. Strictly Ballroom the Musical is the inspiring story of a championship ballroom dancer who defies all the rules to follow his heart. This uplifting and courageous tale originated as a stage play that Baz Luhrmann devised with a group of students at the National Institute of Dramatic Art back in 1984. Tickets for Strictly Ballroom the Musical are on sale now from www.ticketek.com.au or telephone 132 849. They will appear at the Rod Laver Arena on April 8th. Tickets 132 849. *** LEGENDARY country singer, Ray Kernaghan, has been named 2014 Australasian Country Music Living Legend at the Slim Dusty Country Music Memories concert in Kempsey. The award honours an artist’s lifetime contribution to country music. The announcement proved a popular choice. For decades, Ray Kernaghan has toured Australia and is the recipient of twelve Gold and two Platinum albums having reached sales in excess of one million copies, a major achievement for an independent recording artist. His first album Me And Louie On The Road (1977) earned four Gold and one Platinum record. He was inducted into Tamworth’s Hands of Fame in 1981. Ray was joined at the announcement by wife, Pam. *** THE Australian Defence Force (ADF) comprises the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the Australian Army and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The three services operated more or less

independently until an integrated command structure was established with the formation of the Australian Defence Force on 9 February 1976. The four domestic base rate (70c) stamps were designed by Tim Hancock of the Melbourne-based design studio XSD. The stamp designs are based on the caps and badges of the respective three services, with the fourth stamp depicting the Australian Defence Force Emblem. Associated with the stamp issue is a special prestige cover. The ‘Remember Me to All’ prestige cover includes a facsimile of a pocket book carried by Private John Hector Croft of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) during the landing

at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. Croft’s life was saved when an enemy bullet lodged in the pocket book after penetrating his arm. Also included is a facsimile of a letter written by Croft describing the incident. Other products associated with this stamp issue include a miniature sheet, first day cover, stamp pack, booklet of 10 x 70c self-adhesive stamps, set of four maxicards and four designed gutter strips of 10 x 70c stamps. A Century of Service: The Australian Defence Force stamp issue is now available at most Post Offices, via mail order on 1800 331 794 and online at www. auspost.com.au/stamps. Australia Post has given MP News

some prize packs to giveaway containing 1 x first day cover, 1 x stamp pack and 1 x set maxicards. . Send your name and address to: ADF Stamps, C/O MPNG, PO Box 588, Hastings, 3915. *** A TRIVIA night will be held in support of Krystal’s Freedom from Stroke on Saturday 29th November at the Chelsea heights Community Centre, 160 Thames Promenade, Chelsea Heights. Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. For more details telephone Krystal on 0455 370 118 or email krystalsfreedom@gmail.com. Facebook: Krystal’s Freedom from Stroke. *** BARBARA Streisand, 72, has showed the pop world that you are never too old to chart with her latest album, Partners, entering the Billboard 200 Chart at No.1. The album features duets with Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Blake Shelton, her son Jason Gould and Elvis Presley. It’s the 10th hit album for the singer/ songwriter/actor and director with two Academy Awards and eight Grammys to her name. Born Barbara Joan Streisand in N.Y in 1942 and was spotted at a Greenwich Village club. Streisand became the first person to win an Emmy, Oscar, Tony, and Grammy. She has sold over 68 million records – 13 multi-platinum, 28 platinum, and 47 gold. She was the first woman to direct, write, produce, and sing in a feature film, Yentl. Streisand also holds the record for the highest grossing single concert at 14.6 million. Once married to Elliot Gould and currently married to James Brolin. Her astonishing vocal range has made albums like Guilty massive sellers and recently saw her voted the greatest female vocalist of all time. Her boundless energy and mesmerising charisma have made her a Hollywood superstar. *** THE Production Company has announced additional performances in its season of Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Herman masterpiece, La Cage Aux

cause of my cheap electricity, thanks to Lord Tony’s scrapping of the evil carbon tax. *** IN fairness I should add Denny has postponed the idea of improving the rail services between Caulfield and Dandenong until after the election; great idea. This can be included with those 2010 proposals on the road and rail links; Rowville and Doncaster, the Southland Station. “It’s all happening”. *** FAMOUS lines: “With the coming of the Second World War, many eyes in imprisoned Europe turned hopefully or desperately toward the freedom of the Americas. Lisbon became the great embarkation point. But not everybody could get to Lisbon directly” (Casablanca)...”It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen” (1984)...”There’s an old joke: Two elderly women are at a Catskill Mountain resort. And one of ‘em says: “Boy, the food in this place is really terrible.’ The other one says: ‘Yeah, I know. And such small portions.” Well, that’s essentially how I feel about life. Full of loneliness and misery and suffering and unhappiness, and it’s all over much too quickly.” (Annie Hall)...“Four beers please” (Homicide). “You can’t park there” (Pharlap). *** I SPENT some eight years in Bon-

beach as a teenager into mid twenties. My sisters still live there. We had pencilled in Northcliffe Lodge Aged Care (great name) if necessary. Alas, they are closing it down, or are they? Where to next, assuming there is a next? Kingston Council CEO John Nevins “People in our facilities understand the disruption when someone has to move elsewhere”. Funny man. Perhaps they will include aged care facilities in the new leasing arrangements of the Quarantine station of Point Nepean National Park? Arthurs Seat? *** SPRING into a long hot Summer. Atmospheric beauty in shorts and neverending legs. As Saint Jerome said “The devil’s power is in the loins”. The absolute joy of little kiddies frolicking in the Woolworths aisles cleverly avoiding my fists. Previous addictions to smoking, alcohol, gambling, ice and obviously sex all under control. “Lay on, Macduff; And damned be him that first cries, ‘Hold, enough!’” *** WHY is Michael Caton (Darryl Kerrigan; “The Castle”) urging us to move to The Village Glen, Ti Tree Lodge, Rosebud? Does Michael live on the Peninsula? Has he spent one night at the Village Glen? It could be me, living alone, listening and watching all this rubbish. Now’s the time to detox, others instruct me, or use roll

on painaway? A television monstrosity “A big brother double eviction tonight after the block”? Mein Gott! Am I complaining again? Damn. *** AS a Collingwood supporter many years of biassed reporting and crooked umpires has provided me with a thick skin when times are tough, like now. One learns to look on the bright side no matter what, by nature wondering if things could get worse. Imagine: The Abbott government appointee to the ABC Board, Peter Lewis, could succeed in his possible leg cutting role despite the expected enthusiastic support from Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Add to this the possible financial downfall of Fairfax and bingo...years back in the long dark tunnel, 1890’s style. Brrr. *** WHERE is the democracy in either of our political parties or in the Palmer United mob? I find it difficult to see how they continually shove this “democracy” word down our throats with no evidence to support it, in fact much evidence to the contrary? How can governments create unlimited powers without creating evil? Human nature does not allow it. Never has, never will. *** IT’S fair to say we are all thrilled by the likelihood of Qantas posting a first quarter pre-tax profit, not only

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Folles (pictured). These additional performances in the Playhouse at Arts Centre Melbourne are on November 21 and 30 and December 2 and 7. Todd McKenney is Albin, the star attraction of La Cage Aux Folles, a nightclub in St Tropez. Georges, played by Simon Burke is his partner. Also starring Rhonda Burchmore as Jacqueline, Marg Downey, Aljin Abella, Emily Milledge and Robert Tripolino. 2014 Helpmann Award winners for best director and best choreographer, Dean Bryant and Andrew Hallsworth team up with musical director, Mathew Frank to create this new staging. Winner of six Tony Awards in its original Broadway season, La Cage Aux Folles is universally known for its anthem I Am What I Am and the songs You on My Arm and The Best of Times. Bookings 1300 182 183 or 1300 136 166 or online www.artscentremelbourne.com.au *** QUEENSLAND Music Award winning songwriter Harmony James and CMAA Award winner and Golden Guitar winner and Mt Eliza singer/songwriter Lachlan Bryan will tour together for a short run of live dates throughout November. Harmony will deliver music from her new album Cautionary Tales (Warner) including the first single Skinny Flat White which was No.1 on the Country Music Channels video airplay chart and the new single 30,000 Feet which was released to radio this week. Lachlan will feature songs from his acclaimed album Black Coffee including his current single You. www.harmonyjames.com www.lachlanbryan.com

A Grain of Salt THE state election looms with the usual fear tactics; Treasurer Michael O’Brien and Health Minister David Davis, apparently honourable gentlemen, would surely be better supplying us with a list of achievements and policies rather than this constant fear of Labor over-spending. TAFE, ambulances, public transport and the enthusiasm for train lines Mentone to Frankston. The Libs (and Labor) provide an obscure canvass of doubtful promises, obviously busy swapping those USB sticks; nice to be young and deviant. *** YET again I’ve received complaints from readers, complaining I complain too much? I get the message, so I’ll try to be nice. Herewith: I was at Mordialloc recently taking a walk along the beautiful Port Phillip Bay, and lo and behold there was Premier Denny, fishing. I assumed there was an injured fish as is his want, but no, just fishing, relaxing. It happened by chance there were photographers close by, obviously spotting Denny like I did. I felt a warm glow. Bonzer bloke. Okay complainants; feel better now? *** YOU want more? Excellent. My mate Joe Hockey says by paying 40 cents a week more for petrol we are helping create 6000 jobs. Chicken feed Joe mate, and more than happy to pull my weight. In fact I’m well in front be-

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By Cliff Ellen for those loyal struggling shareholders but also for our little Irish humdinger Alan Joyce, hopefully paving his way to a decent $2 million plus bonus if the trend continues. We pray for the “transformation plan” as some sort of comfort to those 5000 ex employees as a result of the cost cutting exercise. *** REMEMBER cricket? One-day, 20/20, whatever. Overpaid and destroyed by greed. So sad...Amazingly true: almost all of our Liberal politicians believe the ABC is biassed and at the same time believe the House of Representatives speaker (Bronwyn Bishop) is unbiased?...“If you don’t love it, leave it” walk? Ratbags on Parade?...Roberta Williams is not Carl Williams...This 457 visa thingoany chance of a Philippino lady to care for me?. An independent survey of Herald-Sun readers disclosed some 94% had no idea who wrote W Somerset Maugham’s autobiography......Medicare, free education, the end of conscription and many more. Vale the great man Gough; he gave us a chance...hooroo... cliffie9@bigpond.com

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DORSET 16ft pop top, Double bed and bunks, good condition, two way fridge, gas/electric cooking with gable roofed annexe. $6,500 ono. Contact 5944 3758 or 0409 457 675.

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JAYCO Freedom, poptop 2001, front kitchen, pull out pantry, extra large dining, separate lounge, single beds, roll out awning plus walls, this van is in very good condition with many extras, stored in garage, suit Commodore or Falcon. $16,500ono. Berwick. 9707 1312.

JAYCO, poptop, 90 series, 13ft, VGC, extras, cover, regularly serviced, ideal first ladies van. $8,000neg. 0481 314 953.

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JAYCO, Freedom, 15ft Pop top, 2003. rear kitchen, inner spring single beds, LED interior lighting, brand new awning, full annexe, many extras. Reg to Dec 2014, Mornington. $12,500ono. Ph: Doug 0418 578 905.

JAYCO, Starcraft, 1999, 14ft, twin beds, rear door, immaculate, non smokers, awning, annexe. $11,00. Phone 0400 158 252 after 4pm. Berwick. JAYCO, Stirling 21.6.2008, 2 single beds, full ensuite (shower used twice), large wardrobe, AC eater, LG microwave, cooktop, oven (never used), 15'' mag wheels (cost $1,100 extra), fold out clothes line fitted on side of van, brand new Tebbs annexe, never out of packaging, van always garaged, EC, used approx. 6 times, regretful sale due to ill health, $38,600, Narre Warren North. 0429 864 150.

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ONSITE, PAKENHAM caravan park, 24ft caravan, 24ft aluminium annexe with large decking area for entertaining, walk in, walk out sale, includes 50" LED HD TV, with Blu Ray DVD player, wall units, double bed, couch, slit system heating and cooling, own personal ensuite, also 3x3m garden shed for extra storage, large BBQ with 7 burner and much more. $65,000ono. Contact Ivan: 0402 428 713 or Ann 0422 970 654. ONSITE CARAVAN, with AC, aluminium annexe, sited Fiveways Caravan Park Dingley. Caravan has been 95% refurbished, annexe has adjoining bathroom/laundry with all appliances included. Asking price offers $5,500+. 0488 657 006. STORM, Traveller, pop top, 16ft, 3 way fridge, microwave, 4 burner, grill, range hood, dbl bed, full roll out awning, EC. $19,000neg. 0409 417 713. WINDSOR, True Star, 'Sport', pop top, 16ft, '98, island bed, new awning, EC, spotless clean van, NO2-754, $14,900. Call 0438 237 582.

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Jewell ton launches Sharks PROVINCIAL By IT Gully AN unbeaten 111 from former Victorian batting star Nick Jewell saw Sorrento cruise to victory against Mt Eliza on Saturday in MPCA Provincial cricket. The right-handed thrashing machine strode to the crease with his side having lost 2/2. When Anthony Blackwell (62) joined Jewell, the Sorras were 3/48, chasing 229 for the win. Together, Jewell and Blackwell wrenched the game away from the Mounties, getting within a handful of runs for victory with ten overs to spare.

Unfortunately, Blackwell wasn’t able to walk from the field with Jewell at the end, bowled out by Nick Baron. While the Sorras are sitting pretty in the top four after the win, Mt Eliza is in some early season trouble. After three rounds of matches, the Mounties are yet to win a game of cricket. Certainly the underachievers at this stage of the season. For the third time in two seasons, Langwarrin wilted under the pressure of the Mornington pace attack. The Kangas’ bowlers did a great job last week restricting Mornington to 158 in their 80 overs.

However, when it came time for the batsmen to keep up their end of the bargain, they buckled terribly. Only two Langwarrin batsmen made it to double figures, skipper Mark Cooper with 42 and James D’Atri with 26. Mornington quicks Michael Heib and Matt Foon completely dominated the Kangas. Foon finished with five wickets and Heib snared four. Langwarrin was bowled out for 119 in the 70th over. Long Island got the points against Moorooduc and sits on top of the Provincial ladder. The Ducs were bowled out for 103 on the opening day of the match last week and the Islanders were 4/89 in

reply. There wasn’t a lot of need for cricket on day two, the rain playing its part and the game being closed with Long Island leading at 6/130. It was enough for the home side to collect the 12 victory points. Crib Point wasn’t under any pressure against Pines, winning by more than 40 runs. After making 203 on the first day of the match, the Magpies rolled the Piners for 162. Pines’ skipper Ricky Ramsdale was the only batsman to offer any resistance, top scoring with 73. Luke Herrington was the pick of the Magpies’ bowlers with 4/38, while Glenn Barclay snared 3/57.

Baxter got out of jail against Peninsula Old Boys. Reeling at 5/133, chasing 229 for victory, the rains came and the match was abandoned, saving Baxter from probable defeat. In the final match, Rye’s bowlers completed their end of the deal and restricted Heatherhill to 207, handing the visitors a 55 run victory. After making 262 on the first day of the match, Rye, led by skipper Tom Baron with 4/58, made things difficult for the Hills from the outset. Jake Theobald was a shining light for the Hills, scoring an unbeaten 96. Joel Lynch and Leigh Lambert also took two wickets each for the Demons.

Rain causes grief for Blues DISTRICT By IT Gully Hastings is still yet to win a game of cricket this season in MPCA District grade, despite being in a commanding position against Carrum on Saturday. After making an impressive 270 on day one of the clash last week, rain prevented the Blues from revelling in the sweet taste of victory on Saturday. There is no question that if the weather had not influenced the match, Hastings would have been celebrating a rare win on Saturday night. When the game was eventually called off, Carrum needed 102 runs from 19 overs with three wickets in hand. There was no way that this was going to happen. Hastings’ bowlers were on top from the get go with openers Mitch Floyd and Benny Johnson getting the job done. Floyd bowled 16 overs and finished with 2/53 while Johnson bowled 13 overs and had tidy figures of 2/31. It was good to see Carey Sawosz thrown the nugget and allowed to show his craft. Sawosz, a talented all-rounder, bowled a team-high 17 overs and finished with the solid figures of 3/44. However, despite the great bowling from the Blues, Mother Nature had her way and prevented them from picking up the win. Shaun Foster top scored for the Lions with 70, while Dean Polson scored 38. As well as the rain, it was their 71 run partnership that prevented Hastings from winning. New kids on the District block, Red Hill, sit undefeated on top of the ladder after knocking over last year’s grand finalists, Delacombe Park. On the small Delacombe Park ground, the 192 that Red Hill set last week didn’t look like enough. However, Brent Martin bowled 29 overs for the visitors and finished with the match winning figures of 10 maidens, 5/44. Earlier, the home side was cruising at 1/90. However, the Devils lost 7/40. Nick Christides top scored with 48 and Joel Malcolm was next best with 44. Chris Brittain also made 37. Flinders won a very close one against Baden Powell. Last week, the Sharks rolled the Braves for 128, however, were 1/8 overnight. Flinders finally got the required runs, eight wickets down. Mark Maddock top scored for the visitors with 45. Seaford Tigers were humiliated by Boneo. Last week, it appeared that 9/145 in 80 overs was a poor effort from the Pandas, however, it proved to be enough to win the game. The Tigers were bowled out for 118, skipper Matty Meagher was the top scorer with 31. Stewart Mathieson, Jack Fowler and Cam Williams were the multiple wicket takers for the Pandas. Somerville’s 251 proved to be enough runs to get the job done against Main Ridge. Batting second, the Cougars lost 3/43 before Brad Rossborough (60) and Gareth Wyatt were brought together at the crease. When Wyatt went with the score on 81, the target of 250 was always going to be too tough a total to get. Eventually, thanks to 30 from James Abbott, the Cougars were able to scramble to 197. It still wasn’t enough to win.

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By IT Gully Frankston YCW picked up maximum points in their round three match against Skye, claiming an outright win in Sub District cricket on Saturday. Despite rain playing its part at certain times throughout the match, it wasn’t enough to prevent the Stonecats from bowling out the Burras for a second time. Resuming on 5/98 and leading by 27 runs, the Stonecats finally declared at 9/150, Luke Hutchison adding a further 14 to his overnight tally to finish with 65. Paul Fillipone was superb for the Burras with 5/34. However, when it came time to bowl again, Skye again crumbled, bowled out for 79. Paul Bradley claimed 3/11 to give him match figures of 6/17, while Andrew Kitson picked up 3/26, giving him match figures of 6/41. Jeremy Daniel claimed 4/11 in the second innings to go with his 1/21 in the first. When Skye was eventually bowled out in the second innings, scores were locked at 150 apiece. The Stonecats needed just one over to get the one run required for victory. Rosebud successfully defended its modest 161 against Pearcedale. The Buds’ total certainly didn’t look enough against the Dales, especially when the score was 2/96. However, the visitors lost 7/9 to be bowled out for 122. Adam Bryant claimed 5/35 from 22 overs while Jason Nagel picked up the other five

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wickets for 38 runs off 24 overs (13 maidens). Gavin Moore top scored for Pearcedale with 37 and Chris Dew scored 33. Tootgarook easily accounted for Balnarring, winning by 60 runs. The Frogs’ total of 255 last week was always going to be tough to chase down. Other than 49 from David ‘Disco’ Ross, the Saints were never in the hunt. Ballam Park made it back-to-back wins with a solid performance against Tyabb. The Knights are now sitting in the top four after knocking up two wins from their first three games. Finally, after years of being on the deck, they are playing with a bit of confidence. On Saturday, their skipper Ryan O’Connor was sensational. O’Connor finished with 6/50 after having 1/1 overnight from one over. Leigh Parslow claimed 4/52. Tyabb was bowled out for 147, chasing 177 for victory. In the final match, Dromana picked up another win, this time against Carrum Downs. The Hoppers were in the box seat to win the match, having the Cougars 2/29 overnight, chasing 169 for victory. The Cougars were eventually bowled out for 132. Jeff Bluhm was the pick of the Dromana bowlers with 4/46, Craig Dunlop claimed 3/54 from 23 overs and David Timmer snared 2/27. Ryan Lynch top scored for the Yabbies with 32 while Stuart Swift scored 29.

Rye lands new recruits FOOTBALL NEWS Rye has done it again! AFTER losing Ryan, Jake and Luke Semmel in the off season, along with Chris Gleeson, last year’s Preliminary finalists have been able to replace them. The Demons, thanks to some sweet talking from former Richmond player Michael ‘Butch’ Gale, have been able to pick up five players from EFL Club Vermont. Gale played a handful of games for Rye and talked the place up as a good club to play for. New Rye coach Josh Moore also has a connection having played in the EFL for many years. The headline act in terms of names is former Hawthorn ruckman Simon Taylor. Another one is three time EFL League medal winner Ryan Mullet. Many believe he is a much better player than Ryan Semmel. The Demons have also picked up centre half back Dean Millhouse, forward/defender Kris Bardon and two time league medallist Nathan Henley, who plays midfield. The only piece left in the puzzle is Justin Van Unen, who played with the five new recruits last season. Money will be the only hurdle in seeing Van Unen back in the red and blue next season. Another major coup for the Demons is the appointment of former coach Steve Ryan, who is returning as runner. Ryan said last week that he was ‘rapt’ to be back at the club. “Having a year or two away from coaching won’t hurt I don’t think,” Ryan said. “I reckon I’ll enjoy getting back onto the ground and stirring things up a bit.” Moore isn’t planning on playing at this stage, which is a real shame given his wonderful ability.

He would be sensational for the Demons if he can get out there. In more good news for the Demons, it seems more likely that Rhett Sutton will stay. On 199 games, it would be a shame to see a star of the competition and the club to leave without playing 200. Finally, Ben Holmes is looking forward to giving his mind and body a break. However, don’t rule out a June-July return.

Buds sign a ripper WHILE Rosebud hasn’t been able to land five new faces, they have picked up Jason Bristow from Subiaco in the WAFL. Bristow, a former Chelsea junior, has played the last five or six season in the WAFL and won the Simpson medal for being the best player on the ground in last year’s grand final.

Eagles wings clipped EDITHVALE-ASPENDALE may have been celebrating the signing of Graeme Yeats as coach, however, they are losing players. Michael Kremmer, Nick Connellan and star of the competition, Brent Bowden, have all signed with Foster. It is also believed that Brad Tagg may join them.

Sharks in all sorts AS reported some weeks back, Bonbeach has lost a lot of players, including big names such as Ricky Ferraro, Paul Rebeschini and Anthony Raso. There are three who have gone to Hastings, Cal McQueen, Matt Clifford and Shaun Foster. There was a lot of talk that Shane McDonald was heading to Chelsea. Not the case. He is going to Mooroopna.

Rain ruins Hastings Firsts winning chance Hastings Firsts travelled to Carrum intent on giving an improved performance after last games disappointment. Winning the toss, Hastings batted first with in form opener Danny Esler showing his confidence putting together a well made 47 runs off 76 balls. Fifteen-year-old Matt Foy faced 37 balls against some hostile bowling from the Carrum openers to be first out for eight (1/38). Aaron Wilson then joined Esler who dominated their partnership before he nicked one to the keeper (2/65 after 24 overs). Wilson batted for 155 minutes, facing 116 balls to score his 31 runs holding his end up while Luke Hewitt was able to play himself back into form with a well paced 48 runs off 78 balls. Unfortunately both were dismissed in quick succession (4/149). When Mitch Floyd was bowled first ball, three wickets had fallen in the space of 11 runs. Captain Tim Birch and Chris Helweg steadied things for a while before Helweg was caught and bowled, it was 6/170 then next ball it was 7/170 with Dave Craig also making a golden duck. Carey Sawosz then joined Birch and they responded with a 53 run partnership in only 34 minutes before Sawosz was out for 12, with Birch 62. With five overs to bat Brent Magill then belted a quickfire 31 off only 22 balls to help Hastings finish with a massive 8/270 off its 80 overs. Birch remained undefeated on 78 off only 83 balls which included 13 boundaries. With the score on the board it was up to the bowlers to do their job, but mother nature had other ideas causing six rain interruptions during the course of the day. Ben Johnson started well with the ball claiming a wicket with his fourth ball of the innings, (1/0) then the next pair took it to the bowlers smashing a quick 58 in the next 16 overs before Johnson broke through again, (2/58). Again the Carrum bats dug in putting together another good partnership, this time 61 runs before Sawosz made the breakthrough, (3/119). From this point on the rain played havoc, but our bowlers got on top as Sawosz claimed another scalp and Floyd chipped for two as well. Carrum had fallen to 7/158 when the heavens again opened, effectively washing out the rest of the time left (19 overs lost). Our bowlers were excellent in those conditions with Johnson finishing with

2/31 off 13 overs, Floyd 2/53 off 16 while Sawosz took 3/44 off 17 impressive overs. This was a much improved performance from the boys, but now they must carry it forward to next round against Boneo. Seconds vs Carrum: Our seconds side were also looking for an improved performance from the previous game. With Liam Bradshaw and Stevie Robb opening the bowling, they lead from the front producing two fine spells with Robb bowling 20 overs straight and taking 5/48 while Bradshaw was just as controlled the other end taking 3/34 off his 18 over spell. The boys had Carrum floundering at 9/111 before the last pair broke the shackles putting on another 60. Our boys just lost concentration, dropped catches and gave Carrum as chance. Jay McCullum and Chris White both took 1/25 at the end. Our boys then had 25 overs to bat, reaching 2/49 at stumps with both Bradshaw (9) and Aaron Vinson (10) back in the sheds. Tim Hardy survived all the overs to be 18no. Confident they could score the remaining 123 runs, Justin Norton hit a quick 20 before being bowled, White contributed 8 then more wickets fell and Hastings were in a pickle at 6/104. Hardy was still at the crease batting with resolve when young Patrick Wilson came to the crease and these two showed the whole team that if you place some value on your wicket and show some heart, things can happen. They put on 46 runs in the next 21 overs before Hardy was knocked over for an excellent 60, batting 71 overs. Tim was distraught when dismissed, showing amazing character for someone in only his second game for the club. Two overs later Hastings were all out for 151. Wilson scored 11 and showed he will be a star in the very near future. Thirds vs Boneo: Hastings batted first and scored a competitive 7/185 off their 40 overs. Andrew Finn continued his good early season form belting 50, Pat Foy 46, Jason Slocombe 29 and Young Ryan McNamara 15no. Boneo batted and were in trouble at 4/55 before the next pair belted 110 runs in the next

14 overs as Boneo reached there target in the 34th over, 5/187. Finn had a day out also taking 4/26 off 8 overs while Shelby Lothian-Burdett took 1/30. It was also good to see Grant Cust back at the club after a number of years away. Fourths vs Sorrento: Hastings batted first getting away to a solid start before Scott Williams received a sickening blow to the head, leaving him bloodied, prostrate on the pitch. He had to retire hurt for 7, then a wicket fell next ball, then another and then when Pat Foy was also bowled for 26 it was 3/44. Another wicket fell before Greg Bradshaw and Chris Marsh steadied things, putting on 92 with Marsh sticking an entertaining 49. Andrew Finn then had 5 overs to have his normal hit, reaching 26no with Bradshaw 63no Hastings had recovered to make 5/190. Sorrento batted, losing the wicket of Craig McNamara’s first over but this point onwards the next pair showed us some quality batting as they added 111 runs in the next 20 overs before Finn made the important breakthrough, 2/113 became 3/114 before the next pair added 54. A dropped catch would ultimately be the difference with one of their players scoring 114no as Sorrento made 5/192 with 18 balls to spare. Finn took 1/38, Steve Thomson 1/40, McNamara 1/36, Marsh 1/41 and Tom Finn 1/20. U16’s vs Carrum Downs: After meeting Premier of Victoria at the Carrum Downs clubrooms the boys batted and scored an impressive 3/134 off 20 overs. Matt Foy scored 52ret and Sean Hewitt 48. Carrum Downs replied with 7/90 with Johnny Bannon taking 3/16, Hewitt 1/15, Lachy Cox 1/18, Jackson Coles 1/18 and Shelby 1/1 giving the boys there first win for the season. U16’s vs Mt.Eliza: Hastings batted first, having only seven players due everyone having the flu, they could only muster 6/77. Jack Winton was the best with 23no, Cox made 18 and Bannon 13. Mt.Eliza were in spot of bother falling to 6/67 at the end of play. Shelby bowled well taking 2/15, Hewitt had 1/17, Foy 1/14 and Bayde Wilson 1/9. Next week should see an interesting conclusion to the game.

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