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Save Westernport Fights AGL’s Crib Point Gas Plan ALARMED locals formed Save Westernport to halt AGL’s scheme and protect the region’s future.

Work on the $250 million facility has already begun even though environmental assessments for the project have not yet been completed. The Crib Point proposal is part of energy giant AGL’s plan to import gas even as Australia is about to become the world’s largest gas exporter. These exports have created Australia’s current exorbitant energy prices.

Now AGL wants to exploit this bizarre situation by importing gas from overseas through Westernport which

requires a 60 kilometre long pipeline from Crib Point to Pakenham.

AGL is Australia’s largest greenhouse gas emitter and has a poor environmental record. In 2016 it was forced to exit from its decades-long investment in coal seam gas, writing off $800 million in losses. The company was caught using banned chemicals and concealing its plans for disposing of waste water.

In Gloucester NSW, locals fought a long and ultimately successful battle to finally stop AGL’s fracking plans in their region.

Westernport residents are gearing up for a similar fight as fear spreads that the gates of heavy industry are opening in an area recognised by the world as fragile and unique.

As community concern grows, the Victorian State Labor Government has remained largely silent. What little that has been said mimics AGL’s talking points. Save Westernport wants full state government participation in a comprehensive community consultation process.

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AGL argues its project will make gas supplies more predictable. In contradiction, the Australian Energy Market Operator, AEMO, says no supply gaps are forecast before 2030.

In addition, the Federal Government has created the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism to safeguard supply.

To put AGL’s proposal on even shakier ground, research by influential investment advisor Macquarie Equities suggests AGL’s gas import plans might even cause local gas prices to rise.

If nobody else, AGL’s executives are likely to gain. They were also the winners as AGL posted record profits in 2018 on the heels of huge energy price increases.

Bad decisions by energy companies caused prices to skyrocket and they are likely to stay high for years to come. Residents are justifiably skeptical that these same companies have the right answers.

If AGL’s plans proceed, they will bind Westernport communities to the damaging ways of the past just as new and better energy choices are becoming widely available.

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LAST century it was just the ‘greenies’ who took up the fight against environmental destruction. These days regular mums, dads, young people, business owners, fishing interests, and companies all want a smarter, cleaner and resilient future. AGL’s gas import factory fails the test.

Residents also recognise that what’s good for the bay is good for the climate. With ice caps melting, seas rising and weather patterns becoming severely disturbed, AGL’s plan is head-in-the-sand thinking at its worst.

ACCC Chair Rod Sims, in a speech to the Energy Users Association of Australia said, ‘The energy market is working extremely well for energy companies, but is

working badly for commercial and industrial users’. And the average household is getting a raw deal too.

While gas companies repeat the mantra that their product is a vital ‘bridging’ energy source, expert opinion says that a 100% renewable energy supply is doable now.

As households and businesses struggle with enormous energy bills, clearer minds are working on real solutions.

University of New South Wales academic Mark Diesendorf says, ‘We are in an exciting transition where we can see where the market is going, and that is towards a renewable energy future despite the efforts of incumbents and vested interests’.

Where the Real Jobs Are (and Will Be) JOBS in the Westernport region are growing in industries like tourism, food production, education, health care, and responsible residential and industrial development. With proper planning we can ensure that employment-intensive trades and services continue to be attracted to the region.

On the Peninsula and Bass Coast alone over 9,000 jobs are tourism-related. These jobs exist because of the area’s reputation for natural beauty, clean beaches, bountiful waters and fresh produce. The 2018 Delicious

Produce Awards in Sydney named the Mornington Peninsula the country’s Most Outstanding Region for the production of good food.

Education and healthcare are also major growth sectors on the Peninsula and account for almost 14,000 jobs.

Save Westernport believes more jobs will be created by building on Westernport’s natural advantages, as many have been doing for generations, and good jobs don’t have to come with the threat of ecological disaster.

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Knitters get that warm, fuzzy feeling BUSY lunchtime knitters at Somerville Primary School have been working hard with a very special project in mind.

They, along with family members and staff, are creating squares to be sewn together to make blankets to be donated to The Salvation Army.

The warm blankets will make a difference to those struggling with the cold.

“The children love being involved, and it has been wonderful to see them developing their skills, making new friends and developing a sense of pride in contributing to a project that is helping others,” Chaplain Kylie Nicholas said.

Chaplain Nicholas, who started the knitting club this year, said she had been “blown away by the incredible level of support the project has received”.

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Stitch in time: Lynette Florance, Georgia Pulling, Kath Bellchambers, The Salvos’ Neil Lund, school chaplain Kylie Nicholas, Salvos chaplain Graeme Hallett, Judy Bray, Leanne Dupas and Chris Hawet. Pupils Will, Georgia, Hannah, Josh, Eve, Temeika, Olivia, Taya, Allira, Sophie, Yasmin, Ella, Kayla, and Cameron with samples of their work.

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Shire in hunt for new boss after CEO calls time Steve Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire CEO Carl Cowie has quit the top job.

Lured from private industry in November 2014 the almost-$400,000 man issued an email to the shire’s 900-odd staff on Thursday 30 August telling them of his decision.

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enabling him to leave early to take up a position as CEO of the Shire of Nillumbik.

The mayor Cr Bryan Payne said “on behalf of the council and the community, I thank Carl for his major contribution [to] the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council over the past four years”.

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“Carl, through his personal and caring involvement with staff and many organisations throughout the shire, has helped build a strong sense of community within and outside the organisation.

“The council has appreciated Carl’s professional contribution to the development of the Mornington Peninsula Shire and wishes him every success in the future.”

The mayor said the Scottish-born Mr Cowie had achieved “specifics” set by council which had led to “savings of more than $7 million, much of which would be ongoing”.

A qualified accountant with an MBA, and member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Mr Cowie’s resignation came soon after the shire advertised his position under a mutual arrangement giving him six months’ notice of their intention to not automatically reappoint him. (“Market test for

CEO’s job” The News 18/6/18).

At the time, Cr Payne issued a statement saying the decision “is not a reflection on the performance of the CEO, but rather council exercising due diligence to ensure that the most appropriate person is in place to lead the organisation into the future”.

At the time Mr Cowie told The News he had “been strongly encouraged to re-apply and I have advised that I will be doing that”.

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By Stephen Taylor IN a few weeks an elderly Hastings man will forego the comforts of home for a long spell behind the wheel to raise money for drought-affected farmers.

Len Brennan, a former professional driver, will set off in early October in his reliable and muchtravelled Toyota Hilux ute on a 9000 kilometre journey taking in some of Australia’s toughest bush roads and rutted tracks.

The self-described “poor man’s philanthropist” – 82 – will head

to Adelaide, then Darwin, then across to Brisbane and back down to Melbourne in his fundraising adventure to, hopefully, raise $20,000 for a cause that’s close to his heart.

Asked how long the trip would take, Mr Brennan quipped: “How long’s a piece of string?”

He is fully confident of the capabilities of his modified Toyota ute even though it has already done more than 300,000km. He says there’s plenty of room to sleep in the attached cabin.

“It is not going to be a long trip and should be an easy-peasy drive,” said Mr Brennan, who spent his working life behind the wheel for Ford Australia, once covering 1000km a day for 10 days as a test driver.

He has also driven heavy haulage, tried motor racing, chased endurance records and competed three times in the Targa Tasmania rally in his beloved Datsun 260z.

“I once drove from Brisbane to Melbourne non-stop and could have turned around and gone

straight back again,” he said.

Asked why he was pushing himself so hard at his age, he said: “I have always wanted to do things for other people. The farmers need our help and I hope to raise as much as I can for them.”

Mr Brennan has partnered with Rotary who will help distribute the funds he raises. His sponsors include Middendorp Electrics, Norton Gates and Tyrepower “but there’s always room for more”.

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He said a Liberal Nationals Government would focus on having “more police on the beat, tougher sentencing and $24 million for more local community safety measures, like CCTV cameras in at-risk areas across the Hastings electorate”.

This would include funding a police mobile CCTV camera rollout.

Mr Burgess said grants of up to $250,000 would be made available to “local councils to develop public safety and security infrastructure like CCTV systems, improved lighting and creating local solutions to local crime”.

“Councils will be able to identify areas within their community, such as park edges and shopping areas that attract a higher rate of crime, and implement measures to stop anti-social behaviour,” he said.

“CCTV cameras have a track record of deterring crime and assisting in the quick identification and arrest of criminals.”

Mr Burgess said crime in Hastings had jumped 10.91 per cent and Crib Point “a staggering 55.74 per cent” since the state Labor Party was elected in 2014.

Acting Senior Sergeant Peter Drake, of Hastings police, said CCTV cameras already covered the high-activity parts of High Street, Hastings, but that more would be a positive step. “We’d welcome any initiatives that would lead to having more CCTV coverage in the area. It’s a great investigative tool,” he said.

Other crime prevention measures announced by the Liberal Nationals include establishing police shopfronts in 12 major shopping centres and reestablishing a police-in-schools program to “allow police to better engage with young Victorians”.

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Calling Volunteer Visitors Central Bayside Community Health Services (CBCHS) is looking for volunteers for its Community Visitors Scheme.

Volunteer visitors provide companionship to socially isolated residents in local Aged Care facilities and help them feel connected to the community.Volunteers must be over 18 and able to commit to at least fortnightly visits for a minimum of 12 months. Online training is provided.

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Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society Public Stargazing Hear inspiring talks, view stars, planets, clusters and galaxies through our powerful telescopes every Friday in January, and then 8pm on the 1st Friday of every month at The Briars dark-sky observatory. Melways ref 151 E1.

Bookings are essential. Small fee payable.

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Frankston Writers Block Fortnightly from Saturday Sept 8, 10.30am – 1pm New members welcome. Writers meet to share readings of their work and their expertise on all levels from stories, poetry, novels, memoirs, to publishing. This informal group meets at Frankston Library, 60 Playne Street, Frankston. $5 donation. Morning tea provided. Phone David 0468 362 079.

Girl Guides The Overport Frankston Girl Guide Unit is looking for adult volunteers to assist, either if wishing to become a leader/ assistant leader or Helper for the Girl Guides.

If you are interested in volunteering your time on Wednesday nights, by assisting the unit leader in mentoring, supporting the Guides or helping out practically; please give the unit leader a call on 0414612715.

Mornington Peninsula Family History Society Internet access to Ancestry, Find My Past & British newspaper archives. Also Aust BDM’s on CD’s. Library open Tues & Thurs 10.30-2.30pm & Sun 2-5pm $10 Non Members Details 9783 7058. Frankston South Recreation Centre, Towerhill Rd, Frankston Mornington Peninsula Writing Prizes 2018 Offered by Frankston Writers Block. Short Story and Poetry Competitions open now, closes September 30, 2018.

Poetry: up to 50 lines. Short story: up to 3000 words. Open theme: $5.00 per entry. Prize: $100 and publication in 2019 Anthology in each category. Entry forms, send a SSAE to Angela,P.O. Box 8098, Burnt Bridge VIC, 3136 or email: davidptk68@hotmail.co.uk Enquiries 03- 9789-5496.

Dog Lovers Walking Group Tuesdays at 8:30 am & 9:30 am, also Thursdays at 9:30 am. Join us for friendship, fun and exercise for dogs and owners. At Baxter Park (Near Tennis Courts). Great for puppies. Regular social events as well. Contact Suzanne on 9789 8475

Monday walking group Frankston North area. All ages, parents with prams and well behaved leashed dogs are welcome. For more details, Contact Norma 0417 513 639. Fston Forest Baptist Church.

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RPPFM Car Rally Fundraiser Sunday Oct 7, from 8am Leaving from RPPFM studios carpark at 91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington, rally contestants will travel around the Peninsula solving puzzles to reach The Red Hill Baker of Balnarring for lunch, jazz and prizes. $50 per car to register.

Call Pam to register 0409 831 110 All welcome.

Spring into Gardening Saturday 20 Oct. 10am - 1 pm Our beautiful “Joy of the Earth Community Garden”, Joy Street, Frankston (rear of kindergarten/maternal health centre) invites you to take a tour, have morning tea, sample our very own honey & bottled olives & stay for pizza lunch. Gold coin. Details Sue 0409 964 991 Book Fair The Mornington Lions Club Annual Charity Book Fair will take place on January 5 & 6 at Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington. Donations of books welcomed.

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Better Breathers Respiratory Support Group Every 4th Monday of the month Better Breathers support group meet in the meeting room at the Mornington Information Centre, cnr Elizabeth and Main Sts from 2.00 to 4.00pm. We offer education and support for patients and carers coping with chronic lung disease with the aim of leading an improved quality of life.

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Mornington Peninsula Golf Classic Mon 29 Oct to Thurs 1 Nov The 4 day tournament will be played at Portsea, Moonah Links, Flinders & The Dunes. The graded individual stableford tournament is open to both men and women.

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Crib Point Community Market Saturday Sept 8, 9am - 1pm.

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Enquiries and stall bookings 5983 9888 or email market@ cpch.org.au Hastings Cricket Club Junior Registration Day. Wednesday 5th Sept Held at Hastings Football & Cricket Ground starting at 5pm. The club will field team’s in the U10’s, 12’s, 14’s and U16’s. Also Milo Cricket Registration’s will be taken on the day. Please contact Junior Coordinator Vincent Booth 0419344621 Somerville Saturday Market Saturday 8 Sept, 8.30am – 12.30pm St Andrew’s Church, Eramosa Road West, Somerville, Phone Graeme, 59776980

U3A Mornington Art & Craft Show September Friday 21 (2-5pm) & Saturday 22 (10am-3pm) Currawong Community Centre, 5-7 Currawong St, Mornington Gold coin donation entry. Devonshire teas $5. www.u3amornington.org.au Ph 59759773.

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Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir We warmly welcome new choristers to join a happy

Balnarring Bowls & Social Club Come join us to maintain fitness & good health, make new

friends and have a laugh, enjoy social days and compete if you like. Located at Bruce St Reserve, Balnarring. 5983 1655 or info@balnarringbowls.com.au Holy Trinity Anglican Church Op Shop 2nd Saturday of each month Jumble sale inluding furniture, plants, larger items, along with bric a brac. The Op Shop (benhind Coles) in Churst St, Hastings. Any inquiries: Judy 0425 848 957 Living with Autism Spectrum Resource support group, Monthly meetings Mondays, No cost. Phone for dates. Wallaroo Community Centre, Hastings. Contact Gaye Hart 0439 576 690 or gaye.hart@ goodshep.org.au Probus Club of Somerville 3rd Wednesday of each month at 9.45am St Andrews Church Hall, Eramosa Rd West. Activities, guest speakers, trips. All welcome. Contact Val 5977 6686.

Hastings Community Bocce Thursday 1-3 and Saturday 1-3 depending on the weather conditions. Next to the Hastings Tennis Club on the Hastings forreshore. No uniforms required just comfortable shoes and clothes. $3.00 per day. Contact Hastings U3A on 5979 8585 Mon/Tues 10-1 and Thursday 1-4.

Hastings View Club Voice Interest Education of Women Raising funds for the Learning for Life Program. Meeting 3rd Friday of the month at 12noon at The Hastings Club, Marine Parade, Hastings. Contact Janet 0403 786 069.

Combined Probus Club of Balnarring Third Friday of each month at 10am. Held at the Balnarring Community Hall Frankston-Flinders Rd, Balnarring. Guest speakers each month covering a wide range of subjects.

The club has a diverse range of interest groups, outings and travel, Visitors and prospective new members are welcome. Contact Patsy Wilson on 5983 9949.

Hastings Combined Probus Club Meets the 1st of the month at the Hastings Sports Club.

Retired men and women are invited. Outstanding guest speakers at each meeting, day trips, sea cruise, discussion groups, luncheons. Visitors welcome, Contact Dulcie 0417 1306 43.

Peninsula Transport Assist needs Volunteer Drivers Do you have time, like driving and want to contribute to your community? Induction costs are covered and drivers are reimbursed from pick-up to return locations. For details call the P.T.A. Office on 03 9708 8241 or email – peninsulatransportassist@gmail.com P.T.A. also needs drivers for 12 and 24 seater buses.

Duplicate Bridge Every Monday at 9.00am. The Flinders Bridge Group meets every Monday for Duplicate Bridge at the Flinders Golf Club. All players welcome (partner required). Cost is $5.00 oer person. Please email Peter on thelains@live. com.au.

Social Bridge Each Wednesday 1.30pm-3.30pm. Come along to Social Bridge held in the Flinders Golf Club. All players are welcome and assistance is available for notvice palyers.

Cost is $5.00 per person. Please contact Candy 0409 417 724 or email candace.ormerod@gmail.com

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Celebration and sadness mark bravery award Knitters show they care Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au

FIVE years after her husband was murdered in front of her in a drug-fuelled attack, Bridget O’Toole has been awarded The Royal Humane Society of Australasia’s 2017 Clarke Gold Medal.

The Clarke Medal is the society’s highest award for the most outstanding case of bravery considered during the year.

The Clarke Gold Medal was presented by The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Councillor Sally Capp at Melbourne Town Hall on 23 August.

Mrs O’Toole was attacked by Gavin Perry, 27, after the parolee entered their High Street Hastings jewellery store in July 2013. Brandishing a 20cm carving knife, the assailant threw Mrs O’Toole into a glass cabinet.

Her husband, 64-year-old Dermot O’Toole, rushed into the store to defend her, and struggled with Perry. Mr O’Toole was fatally stabbed during the ordeal.

In 2017, an “emotional and proud” Bridget O’Toole accepted the Star of Courage medal on behalf of her murdered husband.

In the years that followed Mrs O’Toole battled for justice.

Gavin Perry pleaded guilty to Statutory Murder and was handed a 27-year sentence. The terms of the sentence required Perry to serve a minimum of 23 years before being eligible for parole.

The family, left shocked by the lenincy of the sentence, appealled.

In 2016, the family were again left devastated when three justices of the Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal against the leniency of the jail sentence.

Also dismissed was Perry’s application for leave to appeal the severity of his 27-year sentence.

The five years since her husband’s murder

have taken a heavy toll on Mrs. O’Toole.

“We’ve been through hell since that day and nothing will ever make up for it,” said Mrs O’Toole.

“But today was a lovely day, and I am proud to accept this award.”

It was also a chance for her family and friends to get together and share memories of their absent husband, father, grandfather and friend.

“It is difficult to find closure,” said Mrs O’Toole.

Life goes on but the memories of the love she feels for her slain husband will go on forever.

CITATION - To receive the 2017 Clarke Gold Medal: BRIDGET O’TOOLE in going to the rescue of her husband from being attacked by an assailant at Hastings, Vic on 12 July 2013.

At 5.00pm a disguised man entered Mr & Mrs O’Toole’s jewellery store with a large carving knife.

As Mrs O’Toole came out to the counter in the belief that a customer had entered, she was attacked by the armed assailant who pushed her into a glass cabinet and stabbed her several times.

During the attack Mr O’Toole, who suffered from Parkinson’s Disease, came out from the workshop to defend his wife and began wrestling with the assailant. Mr O’Toole was knocked to the ground and stabbed twice in the chest. Mrs O’Toole attempted to pull the offender away from her husband and in doing so she was further assaulted. The assailant then ran out of the shop.

Mr O’Toole was fatally wounded and tragically died at the scene. Mrs O’Toole suffered numerous severe wounds.

Have your say Draft Wastewater Management Plan Wastewater disposal is a significant environmental issue on the Mornington Peninsula.

The Shire has the highest number of septic systems of any Victorian council, leaving around 22,000 properties across the peninsula without reticulated sewerage.

Many of these systems were approved decades ago and are discharging bacteria and other contaminants into groundwater and waterways.

Have your say Community consultation is currently open and closes 5pm Friday 14 September.

Surveys are also available to complete in hard copy at the Shire’s offices in Rosebud, Mornington, Hastings and Somerville.

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

To address the environmental and public health risks posed by wastewater on the peninsula, the Shire has developed a draft Wastewater Management Plan 2018-2023 which is now available for community comment.

The Plan aims to: • prevent individual and cumulative impacts the environment • protect public health • develop strategies for the management of wastewater • provide for coordinated wastewater planning and services by council and stakeholders.

Online mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay In writing Attention: Peter O’Brien Re: Draft Wastewater Management Plan Environment Protection Unit Mornington Peninsula Shire Private Bag 1000, Rosebud VIC 3939

Just award: Bridget O’Toole wearing the bravery medal awarded at Melbourne Town Hall.

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SOMERVILLE Primary School pupils have been busily knitting for a very special project.

They, along with family members and staff, are making squares to be sewn together to make blankets to be donated to The Salvation Army.

“The children love being involved, and it has been wonderful to see them developing their skills, making new friends and developing a sense of pride in contributing to a project that is helping others,” Chaplain Kylie Nicholas said.

Chaplain Nicholas, who started the Thursday Lunchtime Knitting Club this year, said she had been “blown away by the incredible level of support the project has received”.

Somerville Salvos Store, along with many family and community members, have donated wool and knitting needles, while many others have spent their Thursday lunch break teaching the children to knit ... as well as many dedicating time at home to knitting squares and sewing them together.

The school is lucky to have the support of The Salvos Stores chief operations officer Neil Lund and Chaplain Graeme Hallett, Chaplain Nicholas said.

The school will present Mr Lund and Mr Hallett with the completed blankets in Term 4 for use in the Salvation Army’s local programs.

“I’d like to say a big thank you to all who have donated wool, to those who have dedicated time to knitting squares at home, to Judy Bray for sewing them all together, to the staff, parents and grandparent helpers and other volunteers who have assisted the children during Thursday lunchtimes,” Chaplain Nicholas said.

“So far, 10 special blankets have been completed and are ready to donate to those in need.”

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Coastal fusion: Michelle Leber’s poetry “invites the reader to explore their own relationship with nature”. Picture: Supplied

Eco-poetry trail connects Point Leo walkers with nature

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A NEW eco-poetry trail at Point Leo is on a well-trodden track leading to where surfers head down to the waves below.

Talking to the Shoreline, written by Michelle Leber, is a poetic sequence that acknowledges the cultural identity and natural environment of its location.

The four-part series – with each verse engraved on a different sign – invites the reader to explore their own relationship with nature, their con-

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nection to the sea and its inhabitants, and the long human history associated with this area, specifically that of the Boonwurrung people.

Each of the four poetry signs is constructed of corten steel with the letters of each word laser-cut. This creates a fusion between the evocative words of Ms Leber’s poem and the surrounding coastal vegetation: the greenery behind each sign can be subtly glimpsed through every letter. “Readers are not just viewing

the poem but the natural world that inspired it,” she said.

Ms Leber attended the launch of the eco-poetry trail at the Point Leo Visitor Centre, Sunday 19 August.

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Op shop rebuild seeks community support LIKE Phoenix rising from the ashes, so, too, is one of Hastings’ favourite op shops: Holy Trinity Church Op Shop, which is undertaking a rebuilding project.

The vision for the new building is for a larger, purpose-built facility that encourages the Mornington Peninsula community in their efforts to recycle and re-purpose unwanted household goods. It aims to be an open, welcoming space for the community to meet, volunteer, browse, read and connect with others.

The rebuild follows the devastating fire of March last year that destroyed the building which had been an op shop since 1994. Since then, the shop has been run in a temporary portable building on the same site in Church Street, behind Coles.

In the three years before the fire, thanks to the generosity of community donors, the op shop was able to give more than $100,000 to community organisations. These included Western Port Community Centre, The Awakening Breakfast Club at Western Port Secondary College, Hastings Cancer Support Group, CFA brigades at Hastings, Somers, Tyabb, Crib Point and Bittern, Good Shepherd, Western Port Coast Guard and Hastings Police Register.

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It’s a promise: Church warden Shirley Green, The Reverend Jenifer Furphy and Liberal candidate Russell Joseph with parishioners. Picture: Ebony Elise

Car park upgrade hinges on poll win On the drawing board: An artist’s impression of the proposed Holy Trinity Church Op Shop. Picture: Supplied

“While it was sad to see the old building burnt down, we’re looking forward to seeing what can be built up again and knowing that our whole community benefits from the work of the op shop,” Mr Stockton said.

In looking for funding for rebuilding, the op shop has registered with the state government’s Pick-My-Project scheme which invites people to vote for projects in their community in order to receive a funding grant.

Hastings and peninsula residents who would like to support the rebuilding are encouraged to register and vote at pickmyproject.vic.gov.au

Early Learning, Shed 11 Community Shed, Fusion, Mission To Seafarers and the Chaplaincy at Crib Point and Somerville Rise primary schools.

The op shop also supported Hastings, Wallaroo, Crib Point, Bittern, Tyabb, Tyabb Railway, and Somers primary schools, as well as Western Port Secondary College.

Hastings couple Geoff and Beryl Stockton have a strong connection to the old building having been married there in 1958, as well as Geoff’s great-great grandfather being involved in the construction of the original building in 1884.

By Stephen Taylor DESPITE “struggling with this terrible carpark situation for years” there’s light at the end of the tunnel for the community of St Mark’s Balnarring – particularly if Liberal candidate for Nepean, Russell Joseph, has his way.

He’s promised $60,000 to seal the gravel carpark if the Liberals Nationals win the state election in November.

“After attending the opening of the community centre last year, it was brought to my attention that the carpark was a necessary piece of infrastructure to ensure the church can make the best connection possible to those in the community who have come to rely on the services they provide,” Mr Joseph said.

“The services and agencies [there]

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have created a vibrant hub which supports all levels of our community, particularly the elderly, disadvantaged and disabled. [It] is only fitting that we support this important community work and ensure that access to the church and community centre is as easy as possible as well as being both safe and clean.”

Anglican Parish of Flinders with Balnarring vicar, Reverend Jennifer Furphy, said that as Balnarring had developed, the traffic and the parking demands –particularly large vehicles, such as semitrailers, horse-floats and boat trailers – had dramatically increased.

She said the state of this carpark, on crown land, had made it increasingly difficult for parishioners and members of the community to access the services being provided by the church.

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Expect early start to bushfire season

Naming of Flinders Yacht Club access road

RECORD low rainfall in parts of the state is forcing the Country Fire Authority to consider bringing forward the start of its bushfire season.

The CFA last week warned property owners to prepare for an “extreme summer of fires”.

For the first time, fire restrictions will be introduced in some parts of the state as early as this month.

Mornington Fire Station officer-in-charge Mick Hembrow said the shire had experienced a “drier than normal winter and autumn before that”.

He said property owners should watch the weather closely and “burn now – don’t wait too long [as] the environment might dry quickly and burning will become inappropriate”.

“We experience far too many ‘out of control’ burn offs due to people not abiding by council’s sensible burn-off guidelines,” he said.

“There is every chance we could experience an early start to our summer fire season, and fire restrictions could come earlier than normal.

“People should keep up to date with the environment and what’s happening by watching the BOM Climate Outlook web page and videos.

“We strive to provide an early warning of fire restrictions and the CFA works closely with all councils.”

Mr Hembrow said people should log their burn by calling 1800 668 511.

Mornington Peninsula environment protection manager John Rankine said due to a 50-60 per cent deficit in annual rainfall on top of last year’s deficit, and with grass and forest fuels already dry, it was possible that the fire danger period may start earlier than normal this year.

“The shire encourages the community to do what they can to clean up around their properties before fire restrictions begin, and to be fire ready earlier – especially those living in high risk areas,” he said.

“We strongly remind residents that fire restrictions are in place for a reason and to understand their responsibilities before burning off.”

CFA chief officer Steve Warrington said the sea-

THE proposed naming of the Flinders Yacht Club access road to Lacey View is up for public comment.

Mornington Peninsula Shire is inviting the community’s thoughts on the naming of the roadway which connects Bass Street, east of the Esplanade, with the main car park in the Flinders foreshore reserve and continues along the unconstructed track to the Flinders Yacht Club.

The suggested name honours Ken Lacey, a prominent member of the Flinders community who passed away last year. The proposal came from Flinders Yacht Club and is supported by Bass Park Trust and the Lacey family. The suffix “View” is a roadway commanding a panoramic view across surrounding areas.

“The proposed naming would be a fitting commemoration of Mr Lacey and the outstanding community work he undertook during his lifetime,” the mayor Cr Bryan Payne said.

Red Hill Ward Cr David Gill said Mr Lacey was involved in many community groups and organisations, specifically in Flinders, for more than 30 years.

Submissions on the proposal can be made until 4 September. They can be made online at mornpen.vic.gov.au/ haveyoursay or via email: namingsubmissions@mornpen.vic.gov. au or via post: Attention: Governance Private Bag 1000, Rosebud, 3939.

Forms are also available in hard copy at the shire’s offices in Rosebud, Mornington, Hastings and Somerville.

The name complies with the Office of Geographic Names rules for places in Victoria – Statutory requirements for naming roads, features and localities 2016.

Fighting on land and in the air: The fire at Crib Point in January 2016 illustrated the dangers of bushfire on the peninsula.

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son “looks like it could be the worst in a decade” with fire restrictions continuing until April next year.

“The conditions for this time of the year are really quite concerning for us, and that’s unfortunately already being realised,” he said.

“At the moment if we go on the current forecasts, and to some extent it is crystal balling, but the dams are down, the water content in the ground is quite low.

“Large parts of the state have been in a few years of drought now.”

With fire authorities expecting a severe or extreme fire season across much of the country this summer, Victoria could be unable to call on firefighters from interstate to help in a crisis.

“Our ability to support each other is diminished,” Mr Warrington warned.

“This year we’re planning as if Victorians are predominately going to have to look after our-

selves. The support won’t necessarily be there as we’re used to.

“If it starts early and finishes late, it means fatigue issues for us — a long campaign, lots of expectation.”

Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning incident controller Ben Rankin said conditions state-wide were drier and more volatile than normal. “It is most unusual to have fires run to this extent in winter,” he said, referring to an out-of-control blaze burning at Cape Conran, in the state’s east.

“It is one of more than a dozen burn-offs that escaped from private properties [last] month.”

Mr Rankin said the ground was “drier now than it usually would be in summer”.

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Peninsula singles on look-out for someone new THE fickle and unrewarding nature of the Mornington Peninsula singles scene has inspired three local women to form their own dating site.

“We were tired of swiping left, right or otherwise and being sent unsolicited nude pics!”

Peninsula Singles co-founder Abby Barling said.

“We went looking for something different but couldn’t find anything here on the peninsula, so we’ve created it ourselves!”

The single mums are kicking off the season with a Spring Fling singles mixer, Wednesday 19 September, at Gods Kitchen in Mornington.

They say taking a stand against the dubious goings-on of online dating had been rewarding

with interest via their Instagram and Facebook pages “overwhelming”.

“Men and women have contacted us right across the peninsula, excited about what we’re offering,” Ms Barling said. “They’re sick and tired of the two-timing, online dating mentality.

“We don’t have to look back too far to remember a time when, if you found your boyfriend or girlfriend ‘two-timing’ you that would be it!

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She said Peninsula Singles catered for anyone over 30 who was interested in meeting people.

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The Peninsula Singles team will help you out with conversation starters and, at the end of the day, everyone’s there for the same reason.

“It’s the perfect way to meet someone local without interrupting you weekend plans.”

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AN outbreak of influenza-A at a Mornington aged care home has prompted the Department of Health and Human Services to warn of the importance of limiting the spread of the disease.

Department spokesman Graeme Walker said 20 residents and two staff at Park Hill Gardens Aged Care Facility in Tyabb Road had been affected.

The facility has 68 residents and 90 staff.

He said one resident had died “with the flu – not of the flu” in the recent outbreak but that “the department is unable to provide details as to the cause of death”.

The highly contagious viral infection can cause severe illness and life-threatening complications, including pneumonia. The flu is spread by contact with fluids from coughs and sneezes.

It is estimated that flu contributes to over 3000 deaths in Australia each year.

Mr Walker said the department … “worked with the facility to manage the outbreak and ensure infection control measures were implemented. This included a thorough cleaning of the premises.”

He said the illness had “run its course” over the 10 days since it was reported on 13 August.

“Once Park Hill became aware of the situation they did their best to manage it. Influenza is very common in the community, especially at this time of the year, and there’s no suggestion they did anything wrong.”

Mr Walker urged friends and relatives to stay away from aged care and nursing homes if they were ill. He said good hand hygiene would assist in controlling the spread of cases. “Hand hygiene gel is widely available for visitors in hospitals and aged care facilities, and should be used even if you are well,” he said.

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Shire CEO calls time Continued from Page 1 A consultant was charged with selecting a recruitment firm to identify suitable candidates.

Mr Cowie also received endorsement from the Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers’ Association, which attributed his “private industry background and cost driven approach” to saving millions of dollars for the shire.

Association secretary Dr Alan Nelsen said Mr Cowie’s leadership had resulted in “significant improvement in the shire’s transparency and openness”.

He said Mr Cowie had “strongly supported the council and community” by opposing three-storey residential developments on the peninsula; helping to save Tootgarook Swamp by introducing a management plan and purchasing a sensitive area of land within the wetlands; finalising the Rosebud aquatic centre in a sensible location, and finalising the green wedge plan”.

But there were contentious issues, including negotiating an enterprise agreement that saw a dramatic cut in sick leave for staff “which didn’t

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make him very popular with staff,” according to the mayor, and approving a $3 million tender for legal firms that could be hired by the shire despite being asked to bring the matter to council for approval under delegation (“Probe into $3m legal tender” The News 5/6/18).

A standout issue was Mr Cowie’s reluctance to list on the shire’s gifts register a Mediterranean cruise he and his wife took as guests of prominent

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businessman and shire ratepayer Lindsay Fox (“CEO’s trip top draw on gifts list” The News 1/5/18).

Mr Cowie also failed to persuade councillors to accept a media policy that would have strictly curtailed their ability to make public statements and hold “off the record” conversations, and was criticised for his plan to open a shire office in the Melbourne CBD. The office has since been approved.

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A BITTERN man suffering an apparent cardiac arrest in the street can thank three Hastings police officers for possibly saving his life, Monday 27 August.

The officers on patrol in Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, were flagged down by a bystander who saw the 64-year-old “on the ground and gasping” in Haddock Street about 12noon, Sergeant Scott West, of Hastings Police, said.

Senior Constables Stuart Holloway and Teresa Comerford and Constable Cassundra Harris wasted no time in putting their first aid skills to good use and performing CPR on the man who drifted “in and out of consciousness”.

They continued to resuscitate the man for 10 minutes while explaining his condition to paramedics who were rushing to the scene.

The man had “recovered slightly” by the time the ambulance arrived to take him to Frankston Hospital.

“The members showed great courage in the face of a stressful situation and, without their intervention, the outcome could potentially have been much worse,” Sergeant West said.

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Merging straight out of Coolart Road into the westbound lane of Frankston-Flinders Road across the solid white line marked on the picture is illegal.

Left turn vehicles should turn into the merging lane, get up to an appropriate speed and then use their right indicator to merge across the broken line when safe to do.

Merging vehicles crossing the white broken line must give way to westbound through traffic.

The overhead picture from Google Maps shows the correct left-turn path marked by the red line. The blue line shows westbound Frankston-Flinders Road traffic proceeding past the intersection, separated from the merging lane by the solid white line.

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Raiders steal perfumes RAMRAIDERS reversed a car through glass double doors before robbing the Chemist Discount Centre at Peninsula Homemaker Centre last week.

Police said the force of the collision “significantly damaged” metal roofing and sheered steel bolts allowing the raiders entry to the Nepean Highway store, 2am, Sunday 26 August. Tyre marks were visible on the roadway.

Store manager Louise Smedile said the thieves stole a quantity of perfumes. The extent of the damage was unknown, Wednesday. Police are examining CCTV footage of the incident. The store opened as usual on the Monday.

Guards savaged in brawl

TWO security staff were badly injured in a brawl at The Sands Hotel, Carrum Downs, Saturday 25 August.

Detective Senior Constable Darren Paxton, of Frankston police, said three men and one woman were being ejected at about 1.40am when one of the men punched a guard, knocking him out. He was then stomped to the head and kicked and punched to his body.

When the second guard stepped in he was set upon by the other men. The woman ran out into the car park and returned in a small dark-coloured sedan and drove the men away.

The first guard was taken to Frankston Hospital suffering a broken jaw, cuts and swelling. The second guard was being treated for a fractured nose and general swelling.

Police are viewing CCTV of the incident.

The heavily tattooed men are described as Caucasian, aged 19-25. One has the words No Comment tattooed on the side of his head and a faded skull on his cheek.

Detective Paxton is urging anyone knowing the men, or who saw the incident, to call him at Frankton police 9784 5555 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

Cars set alight

POLICE are investigating four incidents in which cars have been set alight in the Frankston area – three in the street and one in a park.

A Holden Commodore was pushed down a driveway and into a court outside a Bush Court, Langwarrin, property and an accelerant used to set it alight, 1.56am, Wednesday 29 August.

Carrum Downs police are investigating.

A Toyota Landcruiser was destroyed by fire in Narambi Road, Mornington, overnight, Monday 27 August. Somerville CIU is investigating.

A silver Ford with false plates was set alight in the middle of Jubilee Park oval, 11.10pm, Sunday 26 August, and a Holden utility was set alight at Ballam Park athletics track, 4am, the same day. It had been stolen from the front lawn of a Greenshanks Court, Carrum Downs, house Saturday 25 August.

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AN Ibanez brand electric guitar valued at $4,500 was among a large list of expensive items stolen from a house in Maribou Place, Aspendale on 25 August.

Offenders broke into the house through the back door. They also stole a Fender brand amplifier, a go-kart engine, and a Playstation 4 with controllers.

Kingston CIU Senior Sergeant Shane Cashman urged anybody who witnessed any suspicious activity between 11am and 11pm on 25 August to come forward.

“They’re items you have to carry away, you can’t just fit these in your pockets, so someone may well have seen something. If anyone saw anybody in that area, please let us know at 9556 6121,” he said.

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Our region is home to many world class specialists of both medical and cosmetic professions. Unlike many people around the world we are fortunate to not have to travel overseas if we need a specialist, we have an extensive range of professionals at our finger tips.

A range of the region’s finest medical and healthcare providers are featured in this special. Each specialist is a professional in their line of work and is perfect for the job. They are always willing to give their advice on what to do and how to do it.

Relief for emphysema sufferers Professor David Langton, Director of Thoracic Medicine at Peninsula Health A further treatment option aimed at improving the breathing and quality of life of some advanced emphysema sufferers is now available at Frankston Hospital.

Zephyr Endobronchial Valve Therapy is currently being carried out in hospitals across the country and shows promise in relieving the symptoms of late-stage emphysema.

The most common cause of emphysema is tobacco smoking but additionally air pollution and genetics can play a role. In a small group of patients, a genetic disorder known as alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency can result in emphysema.

Severe emphysema patients suffer irreversible damage to lung tissue resulting in trapped air within the lungs. This destruction unfortunately leads to shortness of breath, decrease in daily activities and a reduced quality of life.

Currently, these symptoms are managed using bronchodilating inhalers and/or steroid medications, pulmonary rehabilitation and oxygen therapy. Zephyr Endobronchial Valve therapy offers an additional treatment solution aimed at relieving symptoms by physically improving the mechanics of the lungs.

The Zephyr Valve procedure is a short, minimally-invasive procedure whereby tiny valves are inserted through the nose and mouth to block airflow to diseased parts of the lung and improve the flow of air to healthy parts.

The diseased region of the lung shrinks in size and healthier regions expand and function more efficiently, meaning improved breathing and the ability to do more things throughout the day.

Zephyr Valve Therapy is currently carried out by physicians across the world and is available across Australia at a variety of hospitals in all main states.

Assessment for suitability for this new procedure is now available to both public and private patients on the Mornington Peninsula at the Thoracic Department, Frankston Hospital.

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How to find a good dentist CHOOSING a good dentist these days is almost as difficult as choosing a new toothbrush at the local supermarket.

There are many options, different styles, different features, some are hard and some are soft, so how are you meant to choose? According to the Dental Board of Australia Registrant data there are currently 5,351 dentists working in Victoria alone. Having insider knowledge and many years of experience working and teaching in the dental industry, we can share with you 5 steps to look out for when finding a good dentist for you and your family.

Step 1: Look out for the length of time the dentist spends with you during a consultation. Ask yourself if you feel like you have opportunities to be involved in making decisions about what happens with your mouth or are you out the door in fifteen minutes? Research shows the importance of dentists providing ‘Patient-Centred Care’ and this requires getting to know the patient’s needs, concerns, past experiences, lifestyle choices that impact dental health as well as fears or phobias.

When you are being rushed to get into the dental chair to begin treatment and the next thing you know you are lying back with cotton down your throat, there is simply not enough time for effective communication to occur. So when booking your dental consultation, ask the simple question: “how long will I have with the dentist

for this appointment?” If the answer is less than one hour than you will most likely be rushed into having dental treatment on the day and will have little understanding about what you are having done and how you can prevent this problem in the future.

Step 2: Be presented with options for treatment and NOT recommendations.

Modern dentistry offers a wide range of options for treatment and a variety of dental materials that can be used.

Majority of the time there should be at least three options presented to you before starting the procedure, one of which of course is doing nothing and the consequences of this.

The best dentists out there understand the concept of ‘SharedDecision Making’ with their patients.

This means having an open discussion about the options and the pros, and cons of each option so you can reach a shared decision about what treatment to have. Look out for dental jargon that confuses you and stops you from taking part in the discussion. Before going ahead with treatment ask yourself “do I understand the different options for treatment and can I make an informed decision about this?”

Step 3: Modern dental clinics will have the technology to support high quality dental care and aid your understanding of the dental problem.

Highly sought-after dentists will have invested in purchasing SLR cameras so they can show you photos of your

teeth during the consultation. The mouth is a dark and mysterious place and you simply can’t see what is happening in there. If you are provided with photos of your mouth you will understand what is happening with your teeth more clearly, which aids your communication with the dentist and helps you to come to a decision about what treatment to have.

Digital x-rays may help also, but they are difficult to read unless you have a degree in this, so photos are the way to go.

Step 4: Once dental treatment begins it is hard to tell what is going on during the treatment so here are a few clues from insider knowledge on what to look out for. The first thing that will be obvious to you is if the dentist has placed a ‘rubber dam’ often referred to as a ‘raincoat’ on your tooth at the start of the treatment. Sure you may not love the feeling of the rubber dam, but the truth is it is the only proven way to ensure your filling lasts longer, prevents the bacteria in your mouth/ saliva from reinfecting your tooth and stops you from swallowing potentially harmful particles such as old amalgam mercury. Even the humidity from your breath alone will wet the filling glue surface and stop your filling from lasting as long as it could. Use of rubber dam is supported by thousands of research studies from around the world so if you want the best possible treatment choose a dentist who uses it

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Step 5: Who is doing your dental scale and cleans? Modern dental clinics hire dental hygienists/oral health therapists to perform this routine procedure because they take extra time and care to ensure this is done thoroughly. They undergo three years of full time study at university to perform this procedure as well as to focus on dental prevention.

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If you have any further questions please contact Dr Tiv or Darina at the Balnarring Dental Centre on 5983 5348 or check out our YouTube channel ‘Balnarring Dental Centre’. www.balnarringdentist.com.au

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The award offers a unique opportunity to highlight the most outstanding small businesses Awards within the Health Practitioner category.

across the Mornington Peninsula. It recognises our brand new purpose built dental centre, extensive range of affordable dental services, amazing customer service skills, long term patient relationships, new specialised equipment, late night hours, and gentle and caring dental care, amongst many other attributes.

Experience the very best dental care the Peninsula has to offer.

The award offers a unique opportunity to highlight the most outstanding small businesses

19 Balnarring Road, Balnarring | Phone: 5983 5348 across the Mornington Peninsula. It recognises our brand new purpose built dental centre,

www.balnarringdentist.com.au The award offers a unique opportunity to highlight the most outstandinggentle small businesses Port News 4 September 2018 PAGE 15 long term patient relationships, new specialised equipment, late night hours, and Western extensive range of affordable dental services, amazing customer service skills,

long term patient relationships, new specialised equipment, late night hours, and gentle

across the Mornington Peninsula.

It recognises brand new purpose built dental centre, and caring dental care, amongst our many other attributes.

IN THE

specialists HANDS

Rate your hearing at Nepean Hearing

4 Million Australians have a hearing loss NEPEAN Hearing is offering free hearing tests and rating your Hearing for Your Age (for the over 40’s).

The number of Australians who are hearing impaired is increasing because of • the Ageing Population –we are living longer • excessive Noise - in the workplace and high level music Hearing loss is often described as the ‘invisible disability’. People often wait for 5-10 years before they seek help. Hearing loss may also be a contributing factor in the speed of onset of dementia. The degree of loss is also correlated to the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. It is important to know about your hearing.

Many people ignore the signs of hearing loss, which include turning the TV or stereo up so loud that others complain, frequently needing to ask others to repeat themselves and not being able to hear properly on the telephone. Constant ringing is also another warning sign of hearing loss.

As technology advances, many people with hearing loss benefit from hearing aids. These innovations have made a positive difference in the way they can communicate and enjoy their lives.

Nepean Hearing is an independently owned clinic and the audiologists are University of Melbourne trained.

For hearing screenings our main office is located across the road from Frankston Hospital at 13 Hastings Road, Frankston, phone: 9783 7520.

We are also located at: 171 Camms Road, Cranbourne, phone: 5966 1117, and Hastings Community Health 185 High Street Hastings, phone: 97837520.

Take advantage of the free hearing test offered by Nepean Hearing to ensure your hearing is at its optimum.

Free hearing tests to Senior Say What?.. during Seniors Week

Personalised Service, Personalised Products

Did you know that many audiologists are not independent, and rely on commissions from only onesupplier?

At Nepean Hearing, we are proud to be able to offer Seniors the latest technical During Week 15% innovations from the industry, regardless discount on our hearing aid of the manufacturer.

forpersonalised self funded retirees.

We offer service and personalised products. Call us today and book your free hearing assessment and make sure you’re getting the right device.

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IN THE specialists HANDS HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

Ultimate Boutique Dentistry FOR over 30 years, Dr John Albery has been putting smiles on the faces of clients across the Mornington Peninsula, and continues with his boutique clinic, Dental Studio 2-Twenty.

“With a combination of professional experience and the latest technology, we pride ourselves on providing each and every one of our customers with excellence in restorative and cosmetic dentistry,” says Dr Albery. “With very few exceptions, we can handle all of your dental needs in-house. That means you won’t have to waste time waiting and travelling for a referral.

Instead, we provide everything you need in our modern practice and at an affordable price.”

With Dental Health Week from August 7 – 12, Dr Albery says it is a great opportunity for education on good oral hygiene, and the effect diet has on our dental health.

“Excess sugar in the diet has been blamed for increasing rates of dental decay in children as young as one,” said Dr Albery. “There have been new analyses saying that seven out of 10 packaged goods sold on supermarket shelves contain added sugar and there are a huge number of children that are admitted to hospital due to dental conditions that could be preventable.”

Dr Albery says that good sugars are an important part of every person’s

diet like those found naturally in dairy, fruits and vegetables.

“There is a big difference between natural sugars and the ones added during manufacturing,” he said.

Currently there are calls for greater transparency on added sugar in packaged foods which dentists like Dr Albery support wholeheartedly.

“It is things like soft drinks, cakes, pies, ice cream, pastries and process meats that contain the highest amount of added sugars,” he said.

This year a Choice report found that if consumers could identify added sugars on food packs they could avoid 26 teaspoons of sugar each day.

“If this was the case, the dental health of Australians would show a dramatic improvement,” said Dr Albery.

Dental Studio 2-Twenty offers a boutique dental experience, with the latest technology, a brand new surgery, state of the art equipment, and the bonus of three decades of experience treating people.

Dr Albery has undertaken advanced training in crown, bridge and implants dentistry, and completed his Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy in Myofascial Acupuncture. He is a founding member of the Australian Society of Dental Aesthetics and a founding member of the Peninsula Headache Clinic.

“As a professional team, we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service, as well as our expertise and state of the art dental technology.

When you come to Dental Studio

2-Twenty, you don’t just get the very best in restorative and cosmetic dentistry – you get friendly service, personalised to suit your needs and budget,” says Dr Albery.

Dental Studio 2-Twenty is at 2-20 Bruce Street, Mornington.

Phone 5973 6611. www.dentalstudio220.com.au

Brillaint Smiles are Created Here Rebuild chipped, cracked, broken, stained or worn teeth.

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Where experience and the latest technology combine to give you the very best in modern dentistry.

We offer a friendly, personalised and professional service.

• All eligible health funds • Veterans Affairs • All major credit cards are accepted

Call now and make an appointment with Dr Albery for a relaxed examination and chat to see what treatment options are suitable for you.

Call us today on 03 5973 6611 to arrange an appointment - we’ll send you home with a smile!

2-20 Bruce Street Mornington, VIC 3931

t. 03 5973 6611

www.dentalstudio220.com.au

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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

Health care that cares OUR patients matter to us at Atticus Health and we want you to feel that throughout each aspect of your experience, from how you feel walking through the door and being greeted at reception, to that relaxed feeling when you sit down with your doctor, who remembers your name and history, listens to your concerns, and helps you find an appropriate health care solution that suits your needs and lifestyle.

We want you to experience the Atticus Health passion, for health and wellbeing. Too many times, patients can feel like another number, rushed in and rushed out.

We genuinely care here at Atticus, and we want our patients to see and feel that.

There are patients that view a visit to the doctor as another time consuming errand on a to-do list, and there are patients that arrive early to their appointment to have a catch-up with the staff at reception.

Whatever a visit to the doctor means to you, we are here to ensure you are receiving a high quality standard of health care, alongside the genuine care we provide.

We love the catch-ups and we love those rushing in and rushing out. We are part of the local community and we are here to help you, to suit your needs and those of the community.

This mind-set made us want to provide more flexibility for our patients and our community, leading to the increase of our operating hours for our Hastings location, as no one should have to worry about not being able to see their doctor We are now open Monday to Friday, from 7am to 11pm, as well as Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to 8pm. Community health care is not a 9-5 weekday event that takes holidays. You can be sick and need health care at any time, through any point of the week and we want to be there to help.

It is our vision to assist in providing the local community with what really matters. So come visit us at Hastings, have a chat with our staff, get to know our doctors, take a walk around the flower beds, use the gym, play in the cubby house and experience what it means to be an Atticus patient.

Patients Matter: New extended hours at the Atticus Health’s Hastings clinic.

Award winning, community focused medical clinics - DRIVEN BY SOUL

LOCAL WESTERN PORT LOCATIONS ATTICUS HEALTH SOMERVILLE 49 Eramosa Road West, Somerville (03) 5977 6088

ATTICUS REGIONAL MEDICENTRE 2104 Frankston Flinders Road, Hastings (03) 5979 7777

ATTICUS HEALTH BITTERN

HASTINGS Mon - Fri 7am - 11pm Sat & Sun 8am - 8pm

Centre, 2432 Frankston Flinders Road, Bittern (03) 5983 6888

ATTICUS HEALTH TYABB 4 Mornington Tyabb Road Tyabb (03) 5977 4044

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Peninsula living at its finest The highly anticipated stage 2 release of Henderson Grove, Hastings is now selling. The epitome of desirable peninsula living, this boutique community is located in the quite end of High Street, surrounded by established homes yet only minutes from Hastings town centre.

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STAGE 2 NOW SELLING — 50% SOLD 03 5979 3000 tallon.com.au

Defence Housing Australia (DHA) and eView Tallon Estate Agents do not guarantee, warrant or represent that the information contained in this advertising and marketing material is correct. Any interested parties should make their own enquiries, seek expert advice and review the contract terms.

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ESCAPE FROM IT ALL AT MONTE VISTA BOASTING a prized location in the heart of Sorrento, this is an outstanding opportunity to add not one, but two magnificent properties to your investment portfolio, or secure for yourself and the generations to come, the ultimate in family retreats by the bay.

Monte Vista is the jewel in the crown of self-contained apartment living on the southern peninsula where you can enjoy to the full the quaint and colourful shops and cafes of the town. Apartment Five is a warm and inviting affair with delicious high ceilings really accentuating the sense of space and light. Set across two levels there is a fine selection of private outdoor decks that afford a splendid outlook across the town to the water, Internally though the apartment showcases an enormous lounge with wool carpets and a gas, log-effect fireplace, a pleasant dining area sits opposite the stunning kitchen which has stone benchtops, an induction cook top and a dishwasher, and moving downstairs is a versatile second living area. The master bedroom has a walk-through wardrobe to an ensuite with the main bathroom set across the hall and a second bedroom a little further down. Apartment 16 is a single-level dwelling also with two bedrooms and an equally fine lounge room with gas log fireplace. A comfortable sitting room has the charm of a bay window which in turn floods the kitchen with welcome natural light. There is also a beautiful bathroom and from the front verandah you can get a glimpse of the bay. For peace of mind secure parking, storage and an alarm system are all included here. What makes these properties so attractive as a joint purchase is the walkway that provides seamless access between the two apartments.n

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ADDRESS: 5 & 16/3375-3379 Point Nepean Road, SORRENTO FOR SALE: Contact agent for prices DESCRIPTION: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car AGENT: Jules Alexander 0401 255 555, Eview Group - Southern Peninsula, 2361 Point Nepean Road, Rye, 5985 0000 Tuesday, 4 September 2018

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$540,000 - $590,000

HASTINGS

$460,000

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TYABB

RENOVATED AND SPACIOUS IDEAL FAMILY HOME • 3 bedrooms; master with full ensuite • Spacious open plan living and dining • Updated kitchen with plenty of bench/cupboard space • Huge outdoor undercover entertaining area • Exposed aggregate paved driveway • Double lock-up garage

SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

PERFECT LOCATION • Perfectly presented three bedroom home • Light-filled living room with split system heating & cooling • Good size kitchen and dining area • Separate bathroom and laundry • Covered deck overlooks low maintenance yard with shed • Currently tenanted at $365 p/week until December 2018

4 BETTINA STREET

18 VILLAWOOD DRIVE

INSPECT SATURDAY 12:30-1:00PM

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

CRIB POINT

$390,000 - $420,000

HASTINGS

$465,000 - $510,000

HASTINGS

DON McKENZIE 0419 955 177

$675,000 - $700,000

SPACIOUS, STYLISH AND WELL-PRESENTED • Spacious kitchen with Smeg appliances • 2 spacious bedrooms with built in robes • Combined laundry and bathroom • Established gardens • Single carport

CENTRAL, PRIVATE AND PRESENTABLE • 3 bedrooms, master bedroom with full ensuite • Kitchen with stone bench tops • Open plan living and dining • Huge deck to rear of property • Private enclosed yard • Double carport.

ROOM TO MOVE / 5 BEDROOMS • 5 bedrooms; master with ensuite and WIR • Open plan family room and meals area • Kitchen with stainless steel dishwasher • Gas ducted heating, Coonara & evaporative cooling • Large outdoor undercover area • Ultimate shed with power and concrete floor

14A PEARCE STREET

12A MARTIN STREET

29 ELISA PLACE

INSPECT SATURDAY 11:00-11:30AM

INSPECT SATURDAY 12:30-1:00PM

INSPECT SATURDAY 11:30-12:00PM

SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

DON McKENZIE 0419 955 177

HASTINGS

$590,000 - $640,000

FAMILY HOME ON SPACIOUS BLOCK! • 4 bedrooms, master with WIR and ensuite • Separate living areas • Open plan dining area opening to alfresco • Ducted Heating • Side and rear access for boats and trailers • 781 sqm block

CRIB POINT

$630,000

CENTRAL CRIB POINT • Recently renovated 3-4 bedroom home • Separate living area, kitchen and dining • Good size allotment with parking for two cars • Walk to shops and public transport

HASTINGS

$415,000 - $435,000

SOLID BONES AND A MASSIVE SHED • 3 bedrooms with built in robes • Huge living area, open plan dining area • Updated galley style kitchen • Outdoor undercover area • Gas heating and evaporative cooling • Solar panel system with Bosch inverter

3 LANTONS WAY

5 POINT ROAD

8 ARDENT COURT

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

DON McKENZIE 0419 955 177

SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

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

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5979 2489

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

W NE ING T LIS

W NE ING T LIS

HASTINGS 13/1a Elizabeth Street

HASTINGS 11 Stephen Street

SALMON WATERS | “THE PENTHOUSE”- Imagine being on the balcony watching the full moon rising on a balmy evening and waking in the morning to spectacular sunrises. A secure world where you take the lift to the second floor and have no idea anybody else lives in the building once you close your front door.

A HOME OF INDULGENCE - With its generous proportions, quality enhancements and immaculate presentation inside and out, this newly renovated home is sure to get hearts racing. n Three bedrooms; master with walk-in-robe and stylish ensuite with twin vanity. n Lounge, dining and kitchen areas have an easy-flow layout. n Updated kitchen features stone bench tops, LG dishwasher and induction cooktop. n Ceiling fans, split system heating & cooling and ducted heating. n Covered terrace for entertaining and alfresco dining with servery from the kitchen. n Double garage with a roller door to the rear.

Master bedroom offers a walk-in-robe and full ensuite with a double shower.

Reverse cycle air conditioning in each room ensures perfect climate control. n Showpiece kitchen has stainless steel appliances including a Miele dishwasher. n For the avid gardener, there is an irrigation system to water your balcony tubs. n Audio intercom security and secure carpark with automatic gates. n Only 200m to shops and cafes on High Street and 450m to Pelican Park Centre. n n

For Sale: $480,000 - $520,000

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HASTINGS 1 Jarrod Drive

HASTINGS 22 Babington Close

A FIRST-CLASS ENVIRONMENT FOR FAMILY LIVING - Private and secure in the desirable Solar Estate, this brilliant home is within walking distance to Western Port Secondary Collage, the Foreshore Reserve and the town centre.

EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN FOR MODERN FAMILY LIVING - Meeting your expectations for spacious proportions, modern character and stylish interiors, this wonderful home is in perfect proximity to your lifestyle needs.

Four bedrooms; master bedroom with walk-in-robes, ensuite and ceiling fan.

Spacious lounge room with an air conditioner and ceiling fan. n Open plan dining area connecting to gorgeous kitchen featuring a dishwasher. n Ducted heating throughout. n Double garage with access to backyard. n Large backyard with beautiful gardens.

Master bedroom with his & her walk-in-robes, air-conditioning and ensuite.

Eye-catching kitchen with stone bench tops, dishwasher and a walk in pantry. n Multiple living areas and a separately zoned rumpus room. n Climate controlled by ducted heating and ceiling fans. n Alfresco deck offers a peaceful haven for relaxing or entertaining. n Double garage and a second driveway with side access to store a boat or caravan.

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Lisa Roberts

Wilma Green

Ruby Smith

Paige Gibson

Ronelle Kraulis

Gail Miles

Anna Puszka

John Woolley

BUSINESS OWNER

BUSINESS OWNER

SALES CONSULTANT

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

PROPERTY MANAGER

PROPERTY MANAGER

ADMINISTRATION

ACCOUNTS

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FOR LEASE

FOR LEASE

Hastings 5/19 Edward Street Affordable Flat!

This well presented 2 bedroom unit is situated on the second level at the rear of the block.

Entry via internal stairs to a large open plan lounge room with well planned kitchen offering plenty of cupboard

space. Separate bathroom with shower and toilet and a separate laundry. Electric heating. Off street car space available. Strictly no pets.

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Two Dwellings on 3.5 Acres

For Lease $225 Per Week View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Hastings Office P 03 5970 7333 hastings@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

Amazing property featuring two dwellings on 3.5 acres. The main home has five bedrooms; master with FES & WIR, there are two living areas either side of a well appointed kitchen and meals area. The smaller 2BR

cottage has open plan living combined with wood heating and a combined bathroom and laundry. NOTE: The steel shed and barn shed are not included in rental. Rent one property or both.

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For Lease From $750 per week View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Hastings Office P 03 5970 7333 hastings@harcourts.com.au

Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

FOR LEASE

FOR LEASE

Frankston South 5 Cadby Place Views Galore Well presented home with downstairs living area including a small kitchenette, three bedrooms, main bathroom with seperate toilet and a separate laundry. Upstairs is the main open plan living area with fire

Langwarring 100 McKays Road

place and master bedroom with FES & WIR. Kitchen has gas stove top and electric oven.

Double garage with internal access, air-con + ducted heating & evaporative cooling, plus enclosed entertainment area.

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For Lease $650 Per Week View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Hastings Office P 03 5970 7333 hastings@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

Hastings 21 Mariners Way

3

Lovely & Modern Close to all facilities, this modern home has kitchen with s/steel appliances, open plan dining and lounge room with GDH and a master bedcroom with WIR & FES. Two more bedrooms have BIR’s and share

the main bathroom. A paved entertainment area overlooks low maintenance gardens and there is a double garage with internal access.

No pets.

2

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For Lease $430 Per Week View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Hastings Office P 03 5970 7333 hastings@harcourts.com.au

Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

When it comes to managing your property, we have an unwavering commitment to place the best tenants into your number one asset.

For outstanding service, knowledge and a property management experience that exceeds your expectations, talk to us.

Contact Jason, Liane, Kristy, or Mellissa on 5970 7333 for all your property management needs, to them it’s not just a job, it’s a passion. hastings.harcourts.com.au Tuesday, 4 September, 2018

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Bittern 183 Woolleys Road

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Renovated Delight Ideally located only moments away from all Bittern has to offer, we present this magnificent property that seamlessly combines federation charm with contemporary modern finishes. Ideally suited to retirees looking to downsize, young families looking to upsize, first home buyers or anyone after a great property in an even better location.

This light filled and fully renovated sensation will simply make you fall in love with it upon entry. This 3-bedroom beauty has been designed to hold entertaining as paramount, with the front deck area seamlessly transitioning to the open plan kitchen, dining and living then continuing out to the rear outdoor entertaining area. The updated kitchen area offers a large island bench with stone benchtops throughout, stainless steel 900mm gas cooktop and oven, dishwasher with ample amounts of storage space. In addition, the updated bathroom offers a large walk in shower, stunning freestanding bath and double vanity with stone benchtops. The high fences surrounding the property enable it to feel as though you have all the privacy and seclusion in the world, as you sit on your front porch and watch the kids play in the private front courtyard space.

Additional features also include spacious master bedroom positioned next to the central bathroom with remaining 2 bedrooms with built in robes, separate outdoor studio, garden shed, central heating, split system heating and cooling.

Don’t miss your opportunity to secure this fantastic home located only moments away from everything Bittern has to offer including schools, cafes, shopping and public transport

For Sale

Price $550,000 - $600,000 View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Stephen Harvey M 0410 378 792 stephen.harvey@harcourts.com.au Jake Condick M 0430 599 910 P 03 5970 7333 jake.condick@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

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BTRE

Shop 1/34 High Street, Hastings

5979 8003 www.btre.com.au BITTERN

$495,000 - $540,000

5a Portsmouth Road - Inspect Sat 10-10.30am

YOU’LL SOON BE HOME

CRIB POINT

$495000 - $540,000

BITTERN 35 - 4SANDSTONE WARRENDA PLACE - $1,750,000 ISLAND CIRCLE - INSPECT SATURDAY$1,600,000 12:00-12:30PM

Inspect Saturday 12.30pm - 1pm

66 Governors Road - Inspect Sat 2.30-3.30pm

LOVELY WEATHERBOARD COTTAGE

LUXURY, TRANQUILITY & EVERY BOX TICKED

Three bedroom property designed to maximize your privacy on a low maintenance 543m2 block. The well-appointed home incorporates a modern kitchen with stainless steel dishwasher, a pantry and breakfast bench, there is an adjoining dining and family room which opens to a secluded courtyard and a separate front lounge gives you a quiet retreat.

Situated on a 681m2 block, this two-bedroom cottage offers character and space with a spacious open plan living zone incorporating lounge and dining areas plus a timber kitchen. Freshly painted inside and with new carpets and blinds fitted throughout, other features here include split system heating & cooling and a wrap around verandah with outdoor entertaining deck.

Located in the prestigious Kinfauns Estate on approximately 1.3 acres, you will experience absolute pleasure and pure tranquillity with what this property offers. Positioned across from Warringine Reserve, you will not surpass the outlook…exceptional gardens with a backdrop of protected parklands. Large windows throughout the home give rise to plenty of natural light and garden views delight every room. Ornate cornices, ceiling roses, 9ft ceilings and chandeliers provide an extra layer of charm. Any chef or cook will relish in the well appointed Blackwood kitchen. Features include granite bench tops, pantry, appliance cupboard, dishwasher, 6-burner stove top, 900mm oven, plenty of bench space and large island bench with breakfast bar.

BITTERN

BITTERN

THE EASY LIFE WITH PLENTY OF PRIVACY

$450,000 - $490,000

72 Myers Road - Inspect Sat 11.45-12.15pm

$690,000 - $750,000

31 Skinner Street - Inspect Sat 11-11.30am

HASTINGS

$380,000 - $410,000

HASTINGS

$155,000 - $170,000

185 SQM BLOCK IN TOWN CENTRE

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

RENOVATORS DELIGHT

Set in a quiet court location on a 1,023m2 block, this home offers versatile living options with an adaptable floor plan consisting of large dining room, separate family meals area with gas log fire and air-conditioning plus a huge parents retreat. With 5 generous bedrooms plus study there are enough options to accommodate everyone. Ceiling fans and BIR feature in all rooms, plus WIR and ensuite to master.

If you are an astute investor, renovator or first home buyer looking for an affordable project, this weatherboard cottage presents huge potential.The solar powered home offers three bedrooms; lounge with wood fire; practical kitchen and adjoining meals area; central bathroom; gas heating and air conditioning. Set on approximately 636m2 of land, a generous fully fenced front and rear yard.

With limited land available, this conveniently located block situated in the town centre of Hastings is available with plans and permits for a 2 bedroom Town House. Approx 185m2 and set in a quiet street…a short walk will have you arrive at the Hastings foreshore, local schools, main shopping strip and public transport. This property is the perfect opportunity for retirees, investors or first home owners wanting something new.

For Sale

For Sale

By Expressions of Interest Closing Wednesday 26th September at 2pm

By Tender Closing Wednesday 10th October at 3pm 16-22 Playne Street, Frankston

59-61 Yuilles Road, Mornington

1 Acre* Site Occupy, Invest or Develop

Think Big. Now Think Bigger.

Land: 2,100m2* Building: 2,979m2* Zoning: Commercial 1 52 car spaces onsite Potential bay views Height limit: 38 metres* Close to train, universities, hospital and shopping centre

Building: 1,569sqm* Land: 4,021sqm* Impressive 41m* frontage to Yuilles Road Refurbished offices and amenities Flexible industrial 3 zoning *(approx.)

Linda Ellis 0400 480 397 Richard Thomas 0413 828 883 1 Colemans Road, Carrum Downs

5925 6005

*(approx.)

9775 1535

Tom Crowder 0438 670 300 4/230 Main Street, Mornington

Josh Monks 0409 335 179 1 Colemans Road, Carrum Downs

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4a Pinewood Drive

2 Wallaroo Place - Inspect Sat 1.30-2.00pm

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Family friendly 4BR plus study residence on 1207sqm (approx) Elevated setting which affords sunlit views through the tree-tops 3 zoned living areas including a fantastic open-plan family space Refurbished kitchen featuring stone surfaces, stainless appliances and quality cabinetry Massive remote db garage with workshop & storage space and internal access to house

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Mount Martha 3 Lutana Court Beachside Bliss • • • • •

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Private cul-de-sac location in beachside Mt Martha Resort style backyard with IG pool and spa in a landscaped surround Brick residence offering 3BR + study & 2 bathrooms Beautifully appointed spacious kitchen, 2 living areas Ducted heating and R/C A/C. 3.5Kw solar power system

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Boneo 2-4 Hyslops Road ‘Grass Tree Farm’ - 10Ac (approx)

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Industry leading free-range broiler chicken farm in a prime Peninsula locale New 7 year growing contract with Inghams Enterprises. Sound business history Four (4) highly automated, tunnel ventilated sheds Circa 2017 eye-catching 4 BR, 2 bath, db garage home with water views. Bespoke contemporary design featuring reclaimed Oregon trusses • Fully self-contained 2BR cottage/managers residence

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Hastings 276 Hodgins Road ‘Cypress Hill’ - 23 Ac (approx)

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Four BR, 2 bath family home in ‘as new’ condition Indoor/outdoor flow with generous elevated merbau decking Double remote garage plus double carport URL & 4.5Kw solar power 160sqm (approx) workshop with office/studio accom 18m x 12m barn with 2 stables. 60m x 40m floodlit arena & safely fenced paddocks with shelters

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Give joint pain, injury and arthritis the boot!

WITH such cold weather upon us many will find joints, old injuries and arthritic conditions feeling stiff and painful, which can certainly interfere with our daily activities. But what can you do about them? Well, until recently the only options have been to put up with them, rest for extended periods, refrain from activities, resort to medications or in severe cases undergo surgery. BUT NOW thanks to the latest research and advances in medical science, along with experts like those at Foot & Leg Pain Clinics, lower limb pain from injuries, arthritis and degenerative concerns could be a thing of the past!

Foot & Leg Pain Clinics have developed a clinically proven system to assist people with common musculoskeletal and degenerative conditions such as: foot, ankle, knee and hip pain, injuries (new and old), tissue degeneration, arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis and other soft tissue conditions. By combining the latest natural regenerative treatments, with load management strategies, targeted strengthening and conditioning and nutritional

advice – the clinics have been able to help patients to alleviate pain, improve mobility and re-engage in activities. They’ve even assisted some to avoid or prolong surgery such as knee replacement.

“Thanks to the latest medical research we have a better understanding of the body and how we can assist it to function better and heal itself. Combine that information with the latest natural regenerative treatments and we’re able to assist soft tissue repair, improve joint & tissue function and mobility better than ever before”, says the experts at Foot & Leg Pain Clinics If you suffer from any foot or leg pain including knee and hip pain make an appointment today Foot & Leg Pain Clinics have clinics right across Melbourne, Geelong and the Mornington Peninsula, including Moorabbin, Berwick, Mt Eliza and Rosebud.

For appointments phone 1300 328 300 or go to footlegpainclinics.com.au. Call NOW for $50 OFF initial consultations!

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Three things you can do for yourself during Women’s Health Week

WHEN women have family, friends and colleagues depending on them, it can be difficult to find time for yourself.

To help, Dr Michelle Woolhouse, Whole Medicine integrative GP, urges Mornington Peninsula women to put themselves first during Women’s Health Week from 3 – 7 September.

“This is the perfect time to follow up on any overdue health checks such as cervical cancer screenings, skin checks, your breast health, diabetes tests, emotional support, bowel cancer screenings, bone mass density scans or blood pressure checks,” she says.

“Remember, in order to look after others, sometimes we just have to put our own health priorities first!”

Here are three more ways to focus on your wellbeing this week 1.

SHELVE IT Try to stamp out at least one unhealthy habit

such as smoking, sugar, skipping breakfast, being overly sedentary, drinking too much alcohol, excessive worry or not getting enough sleep.

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MOVE IT Finding time to exercise can be difficult when family, work and other commitments are mounting up, but it’s key to long-term health and prevention of disease. You can always break down the recommended 30 minutes of daily exercise into three 10 minute bursts of moderate activity.

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FEEL IT Taking some time out to look after your emotional wellbeing is vital for your overall health. Give yourself permission to do something just for you – read a book, practice yoga or learn to meditate, go for a beach walk, meet up with friends – whatever makes you feel good.

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Physiotherapy – how we can help you ON Saturday 8th September, it’s World Physiotherapy Day. At St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital, physiotherapists play an important role in helping patients regain movement and function to better manage day-to-day activities, ensuring a holistic approach to health care when developing individual health care plans. They also consider your physical and emotional needs and involve you in setting your individual rehabilitation goals.

St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital’s physiotherapy team have a range of post graduate qualifications and specialise in a variety of areas.

Orthopaedic: The physiotherapists who specialise in orthopaedics ensure they deliver a patient centred program specifically designed for the individual, whether it be joint replacement or multi-trauma.

The physiotherapist and patient work together as a team to achieve the goals required to maximise their physical outcome. A fully equipped gymnasium and hydrotherapy facility provides the perfect environment to achieve best results.

Neurological: • Movement disorders including Parkinson’s disease and MS • Stroke, • Acquired brain injury, • Spinal cord injury • Vestibular dysfunction.

Their physiotherapist’s work collaboratively with the neurological

rehabilitation team and with the patients and their family’s to provide individualised rehabilitation programs.

Physiotherapy may involve exercise, education, gait retraining, equipment prescription and spasticity management to optimise patients’ physical and functional capacity.

Specialised equipment including a LiteGait® and evidence-based programs such as LSVT Big® and SENSe implement study. Discharge planning may involve the organisation of ongoing services, referrals to community programs and establishing self-management skills.

Pain Management: Physiotherapists are an integral member of the pain management programs for both inpatients and outpatients. These programs teach patients simple self-treatment and self-management techniques to reduce pain, improve function and ultimately improve one’s quality of life through: • Reduction of pain impact on quality of life through medication prescription and subsequent supervision, physical therapy and activity modification.

• Reduction of physical factors that aggravate and perpetuate the pain.

• Behaviour and Cognitive treatments to lessen the impact of chronic pain.

• Improvement of day to day functioning.

• Self-management strategies.

Types of Chronic pain include arthritis, back pain, neck pain, knee

The senior physiotherapy team at St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital and shoulder pain, repetitive strain injury, fibromyalgia, muscular, neurological or complex regional pain syndromes. Their Pain Wise program equips chronic pain sufferers with effective and constructive strategies to help manage their condition in the long term. Their therapy program is provided on a one-to-one basis, and is customised for each individual patient.

Exercise Physiology: Exercise Physiotherapists (EP) are also part of physiotherapy team.

The role of the EP is to provide

exercise based therapy, education and lifestyle modification, with progression towards self-management.

They have the skills, knowledge and competencies to design and implement effective exercise interventions for patients with acute, sub-acute and chronic medical conditions.

In addition to individual based therapy, the EP is involved with all outpatient group programs, such as cardiac, pulmonary, hydrotherapy, oncology and falls and balance.

The physiotherapy caregivers at St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation

Hospital ensure they stay up to date with the latest advances in rehabilitation technology and knowledge ensuring they can provide the best care throughout a patient’s rehabilitation journey.

Referrals: Outpatient referrals can be sent to: St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital 255-265 Cranbourne Road, Frankston 3199.

Fax: (03) 9788 3280 Inpatient referrals can be sent to: Fax: (03) 9788 3304

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All your rehabilitation needs under the one roof Our comprehensive inpatient and outpatient programs will assist you after accident, injury, illness or surgery. Let our team of rehabilitation specialists help get you back to doing what you love.

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Helping to maintain an independent life WESTERNPORT Mobility have long specialised in the sale and repair of mobility scooters and home mobility products, and have now introduced a whole new range of living aids.

Proof that a good business is constantly growing and keeping with the times, Westernport Mobility have expanded into health care products in the home.

Owner Ray Percival says it’s part of providing a wider service to the community.“We now have lift chairs which are ideal for when people have had operations like hip replacements. They might need a lift chair temporarily after surgery, or they might need one full time in their home,” says Ray. “At Westernport Mobility, you can either hire or buy depending on your needs.”

Another part of the new range is products to help those with rheumatism.“We have jar and bottle openers, and other home aids like special cutlery for those with arthritis, that help people maintain an independent life,” says Ray. At Westernport Mobility, it’s all about supplying products that make it easier for everyday living.

You can buy or hire most products, including mobility scooters, beds, lift chairs, walking aids, and living aids.

“Since opening the new store in Hastings we have been able to expand and improve our range for the community,” says Ray.

Western Port Mobility: Making everyday living easier Westernport Mobility has qualified service technicians to provide clients with prompt and expert repairs and service.

With its number one commitment to customer service, Westernport Mobility offer home demonstrations

of products as well.

Westernport Mobility is at Shop 7, 28 Victoria Street, Hastings.

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Correct footwear is important

Ros is one of ResiLift’s very satisfied customers

Ready, set, stay – there’s no need to leave with ResiLift REMAINING in your much-loved, double storey, family home as you grow older is easier than you think. The Residential Lift Company provides a clear solution to the physical challenges and risks of your stairs with a range of simple, compact residential lifts.

Forget relocating to a retirement village or downsizing when safe and easy access between floors is within your reach. A ResiLift allows you to keep moving in the place you feel most comfortable, while eliminating stress around stair navigation due to possible mobility issues.

The Residential Lift Company distributor, Erica Collins explains. “We believe it’s important people stay where they are surrounded by family, friends and familiar environs. Double-storey homes can present

problems as we grow older, that’s why it’s important to think ahead and prepare. You can remain active by minimising the chance of trips or falls and removing the worry of unforeseen events by installing a ResiLift. It’s your choice.”

Designed to fit any home, the ResiLift offers a cost-effective alternative to relocation (think stamp duty savings!) and a simple way to transfer groceries, luggage, washing or wheelchair from floor to floor.

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TAKING care of our feet is a key part of our health and quality of life and Bayside Shoes has focused its “foot solutions” service on delivering comfort and quality at an affordable price, whatever your foot problem or shoe size.

Bayside specialises in orthotic friendly and large size shoes to meet your needs, whether it is for work, play or that special even. They have worked closely with podiatrists and manufacturers to assist in the design of shoes that not only give the functional support required for the specific foot problem but also deliver a range of elegant options in sandals, shoes and even thongs.

These include Arcopedico, Alegria, Axign, Arkoo, Cabello, Jacoform, Propet, Pure Comfort, Revere, Scholl, Step Lite, Taos, Vionic and Via Nova to mention a few of our leading orthotic support brands. They are currently adding the Naot, Rockport and Ziera orthotic

friendly brands to give customers an extensive range of choice in orthotic shoes that offer quality and style at affordable prices.

In collaboration with Revere, Bayside has launched a new range of orthotic friendly, comfort work and casual shoes, boots and sandals for women and men. The Revere range has been designed to relieve heel and knee pain and corresponding back pain through its biomechanical footbed to support the foot from the ground up. Revere also offers an exceptional sports shoe with its innovative footbed designed to provide you with proper foot alignment that can reduce common aches and pains as you exercise.

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A personalised healthcare solution MANY families face a difficult decision when considering the future lifestyle of their loved ones.

Illness, ailment, or disability can force one’s hand into selecting high care facilities, however the ability to extend a person’s time in their home environment can be invaluable.

The home is a familiar and comfortable setting that, when set up in the right manner, should be able to aid independence and confidence.

An architect is focused on the relationship between people and their surroundings and at PLEGA, we aim to be the architect of your homecare solutions. By shifting this philosophy of care back into the home, you can strive to face your health challenges whilst maintaining a more stable and dignified environment.

PLEGA is an Australian owned and operated company that has been proudly serving the community since 1984. We are a leading provider of high quality healthcare and mobility equipment that gives comfort and relief to Australians nationwide.

PLEGA products establish the foundations of a personalised healthcare solution which provides a gateway to the confidence building elements of independence, mobility, and improved lifestyle.

The Plega Adjustable Bed is designed to provide ultimate support by adjusting to almost any position you desire. In its gently curved position provides circulatory

assistance around the shoulders, hips, knees and heels. The bed helps provide some independence to those with osteoarthritis, back problems, MS sufferers and stroke victims. Beds are manufactured in all sizes from 2’6” to 6’0” wide with two choices of mattress, Innerspring and Latex.

PLEGA has a unique product as it provides all the characteristics of a healthcare bed, it looks and blends into a home environment beautifully.

The Plega Hi-Lo Bed provides all the features of a hospital bed with the comfort of a domestic bed. Equipped with vertical Hi-Lo function it’s ideal for both Nursing Homes or Home Use. As a community PLEGA finds it important and essential to provide the support to each of those in need and their families. To guide them through a difficult stage in their life that should be spent enjoying family, friends, and freedom.

The purpose of the Plega Lift Chair is to assist those who are restricted in movement to find a comfortable position with as little physical strain as possible. The chairs electrically elevate and recline at the touch of a button and are available in a variety of styles, colours and sizes that can be customised to suit individual needs.

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‘A lifestyle village in the heart of Bangholme on Frankston-Dandenong Road’

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Calls to ‘dig deep’ for the Seventh War Loan REGISTER

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Compiled by Brodie Cowburn DAY by day the good news of fresh Allied victories continues to come through; each day there are fresh stories of the wonderful deeds of the Australians, and each day sees the line that indicates the horrible leash that the Hun threw across Europe being taken further and further back towards the Rhine.

It is good news, it is cheering news; but not for one instant must it be taken to indicate that Australia is now at liberty to slacken in her war efforts.

Rather it means that still greater efforts must be made; it is the supreme time when there must be every assurance that all that is necessary to force the fight to a determined finish shall be forthcoming.

While men are essential to the gaining of such an issue, money is equally essential, for without it armies cannot be maintained in the field, clothing and equipment cannot be supplied and ammunition found.

For the greater part of the war the Imperial Government has been bearing Australia’s share of the financial burden and until the last war loan was floated Australia was not self-supporting in this respect.

In order that the Commonwealth may continue to be self-supporting the people of Australia are being asked to find the money for another loan of £40,000,000 – money that is to be used solely in the prosecution of the war.

It is not an appeal to one section of the community alone, it is an appeal to every man, and woman in the Commonwealth, and it is equally the duty as well as the privilege of every man and woman to respond to that appeal.

In order that the appeal may reach everyone – may, in fact, be taken into the very homes of the people, the system of allocating quotas of the money required to the various districts, and forming committees in every district to organise and control the work locally was adopted.

Thus, it will only be as the result of the direct efforts of these local committees that a success will be made of this the Seventh War Loan.

Unfortunately, in many parts of Victoria there has not yet been an attempt made to form the necessary committees.

Municipal elections have interfered with the work in most of the centres but now that those elections are past it is essential that a prompt effort be made to get this appeal to the people of the State into proper working order.

It will require hard and thorough work upon the part of those who constitute the local committees, but it is unthinkable that there will be one committee in the State that will be content unless the name of its district figures among those who have succeeded in gaining an honour flag by raising the set sum of money placed against its name.

And, it is equally unthinkable that there will be any local committee that will be satisfied before every house and every shop in the community is decorated with the house flag that will indicate that the householders and shopkeepers have done their individual part.

During its last war loan campaign America succeeded in gaining subscriptions from one out of every six persons comprising the population.

Canada accomplished practically the same good work.

Australia, however, even in its most unsuccessful war loan campaign, the sixth, succeeded only in gaining subscriptions from one out of every thirty five persons of the population.

America accomplished her wonderful performance by adopting system of committees much as is being done in Australia in connection with the present war loan campaign.

If America can accomplish such things Australia surely can do the same. And, if Australia as a whole can succeed, Victoria ought to be able to outdistance every one of the other States in the making of this success.

There are more than 1,405,000 people in the State of Victoria and it ought easily be possible to succeed in getting at least 250.000 subscribers out of that number.

It may look a gigantic task on paper, but when

reduced to the detail of every local committee seeing that every house and every shop bears a war loan house badge it is obviously easy.

All that is needed for success is that local committees shall “GET BUSY.” *** FLINDERS shire council has been authorised to raise the sum of £3,600 for the installation of an electric lighting plant at Sorrento. *** ON Monday next, Sep 9th, Messrs Brody and Mason will conduct their monthly market at Somerville, when cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, poultry, etc will be offered. *** THE annual meeting of the Frankston Athletic Sports Club is called for Friday evening next, and it is hoped that there will be a good attendance of members and those intending to become members. *** THE hon. secretary of the Frankston Branch of the Red Cross Society notifies by advertisement that the local depot will be open on alternate Thursdays in future instead of Wednesdays. *** THE Frankston Progress Association will begin its career of usefulness next Saturday, by removing the unsightly old fence on the eastern side of the Mornington Road, opposite the tennis court.

It is hoped that a good muster of town-folk, free to come will mark the initial effort of this very desirable association. *** THE balance sheet of the concert held recently in aid of the funds of the Langwarrin Camp was submitted at a meeting of the committee on the 9th August.

The total receipts amount to £22 3s; expenses £6 5d. leaving a credit balance of £16 2s 7d which will be handed over to the camp. *** TENDERS are invited in this issue for the conveyance of mails to and from Carrum Downs and Frankston twice a week, and to and from Stony Point and Fairhaven once a week.

Full particulars may be obtained at the General Post Office or any of the places named above. *** AT the meeting of the Frankston and Hastings shire council on Thursday, Cr C. Murray was elected president for the ensuing term, on the motion of Crs Longmuir and Turner.

The motion was supported by all the members and carried unanimously.

Crs Turner and Hodgins moved that the allowance be the same as last year, £20.

An amendment by Crs Unthank and Mason that the amount be raised to £25 was carried. *** A PUBLIC meeting of ratepayers of the shire of Frankston and Hastings will be held in the Frankston Mechanics on Wednesday next, September 11, for the purpose of electing a local executive committee under the Commonwealth Repatriation Act. The meeting commences at 8 pm, and it is to be hoped that there will be a representative gathering from all parts of the shire. *** A FOOTBALL match will be played against Mordialloc on the local ground on Saturday, September 7th. The following players are requested to be on the ground: Cunneen, Faster, Williams, Cain, Gabriel, Martin, Peddle, E. McComb, Goodwin, Hunt, Darcy, Matson, Coxall, Gamble, Thompson, Burton (2), Wilkinson, Purdy, Prosser, Ryan, Bedcock, W. McComb, Paternoster, Keys. *** OWING to the high price of jarrah timber, a very considerable expense has been incurred by the committee of the Honor Avenue in procuring the jarrah posts for fencing the avenue, and an earnest appeal is made to all who have not yet contributed towards the cost of the memorial to our soldier lads to do so at once. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 7 September 1918

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Redlegs slay the Stonecats DIVISION ONE

By Brodie Cowburn FRANKSTON YCW have shocked football fans across the peninsula by bowing out of finals in just the second week. The Stonecats were put to the sword by Mt Eliza in a stunning come from behind victory.

The Stonecats suffered a blow pregame with Paul Minchington ruled out due to a calf injury. Minchington booted five goals last week to help his team to a win.

Despite their injury concerns, Frankston YCW got off to a blinding start, dominating the Redlegs throughout the first half. The Stonecats were absolutely in control at the half time break, with Mt Eliza’s skills by foot letting them down on multiple occasions.

Despite having their backs to the wall, the Redlegs looked like a transformed team in the second half, playing a much more physically dominant style of play.

The biggest change for Mt Eliza in the second half came through Jordan Moncrieff, who set the game alight.

After a relatively quiet one goal first half, Moncrieff piled on six majors in the second half to drag his side back into the contest.

Against all odds, the Redlegs snatched the lead with seconds to play in the third term, and held onto their lead throughout the last quarter to run

out unlikely 11.9 (75) to 8.11 (59) winners.

The loss ends a difficult year for the Stonecats, who were ravaged by injury and went eight matches without a win throughout the middle of the year.

Frankston YCW have won seven of the last eight Grand Finals they have contested, but will now not have the chance to contest another one after stumbling before the finish line.

While there was disappointment for the Stonecats, there was elation for Mt Eliza. After a disappointing loss to Pines last week, the Redlegs reminded everyone of their class to book a spot in the preliminary final on Sunday at Frankston Park.

Mt Eliza will take on Sorrento in the Preliminary Final, after Pines beat them in a hard fought contest at Alexandra Park.

Pines have been the inform side in the competition, and had beaten Sorrento by three points in their previous outing.

Both sides traded blows in a tight and competitive first half, before Pines started to pull away.

Only eight points separated the sides going into the last quarter, but the Pythonds held on to claim the 11.16 (82) to 14.11 (95) win and claim their spot in the Grand Final, their first since 2002.

Perry Lewis-Smith, Aaron Edwards, Daniel Johns, and Luke Potts were Pines’ best in the victory.

Another one: Jordan Moncrieff celebrates after slotting one of his seven goals for the afternoon. Picture: Andrew Hurst

Tigers tame Kangaroos DIVISION TWO

By Brodie Cowburn DROMANA have bounced back from their shock defeat last week in stunning fashion, hammering Langwarrin to book their spot in the Grand Final.

The Kangaroos were put on the backfoot early by a fast starting Dromana. Langwarrin could not register a score in the first quarter, and could only manage one goal in the second. In that time, Dromana piled on ten goals to take a 58 point lead into the half time break.

The Kangaroos needed everything to go their way, but Dromana were proving far too good, piling on another seven goals to zero in the third term.

Sitting over 100 points up with a quarter still to play, the Tigers could afford to kick their feet up and make sure their bodies were ready to go for next weeks Grand Final matchup.

The final siren could not come soon enough for the Kangaroos, as they eventually succumbed to a 22.12 (144) to 4.6 (30) win.

Dromana were helped to their win by an even spread of goalkickers, with Sam Fowler and Ben Holmes the most prolific among them with three goals each.

The win sees the Tigers advance to the Grand Final, where they will meet Red Hill in a rematch from last week.

Dromana have lost just two matches all season, both against Red Hill.

The Grand Final will be played 2pm Saturday at Frankston Park.

The win capped off a big week of events in Division Two, with Hastings also causing a stir by signing former Coleman medallist Brendan Fevola for the 2019 season.

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Hastings heartbroken by shock premiership loss SEWF

Up, up, and away: Dromana dominated Langwarrin to fly into the Division Two Grand Final. Picture: Andrew Hurst

4 September 2018

By Brodie Cowburn HASTINGS’ run in Division Three of the South Eastern Womens Football League has come to a heartbreaking end, as their undefeated streak was broken by Pearcedale in the Grand Final at Holm Park Reserve.

Hastings have been the powerhouse side in the competition, with a draw being the only blemish on their record throughout the year.

Faced with a Grand Final matchup against fourth placed Pearcedale, the Blues went in as overwhelming favourites to secure the premiership.

Things got off to a decent start, as Hastings led at each of the breaks in play throughout the match.

Going into the final term, Pearcedale’s inaccuracy in front of goal had been costing them. They had kicked one goal and nine behinds going into the last quarter.

In the final turn the momentum swung in Pearcedale’s favour, as they kicked two unanswered goals to snatch the win and snatch an unlikely premiership. The final score read 3.1 (19) to 3.9 (27).

The Grand Final defeat was Hastings’ first in 15 games this season, and was a disappointing way to cap off a successful season for the Blues.

In SEWF Division One, Seaford fell agonisingly short of pulling off a win in their Grand Final clash against Eastern Devils.

Seaford and Eastern Devils both only lost one match for the season, and looked evenly matched on paper. The Devils finished with a

much higher percentage and would have been considered by many as he favourites.

The Devils looked a little shaky throughout the first half. They could only manage four behinds before the main break, but Seaford could not make them pay and remained scoreless.

The Devils finally put a couple of goals in the board in the third term to take the lead, but Seaford chipped it back in the final quarter.

Seaford fought hard but ended up just falling short in a 2.5 (17) to 2.2 (14) loss.

Division Two also saw a frustrating Grand Final result for a peninsula side, as Tyabb were soundly beaten

by Bass Coast.

Bass Coast have been untouchable throughout the entire year, and quickly but the game to rest with a three goal to zero first half.

That lead stretched in the third term, but Tyabb were not doing themselves any favours. They had kicked eight straight behind going into the final quarter, The Yabbies restored some respectability in the final quarter with a couple of goals, but fell well short of Bass Coast in a 5.4 934) to 2.8 (20) loss.

Kate Thompson and Alicia Coventry were the two names on the scoresheet for the Yabbies.

Despite going down, the Yabbies will take encouragement from the fact that they took bass Coast all the way and gave them some headaches, given Bass Coast finished the year with no losses and a percentage of over 1000.

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Langy honours Macleod, Strikers safe SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie WHILE Langwarrin was unveiling The Gus Macleod Stand at Lawton Park on Saturday Peninsula Strikers were securing their State 2 South-East status.

Macleod has held the reins at Langy for 20 years and in his final home match watched his side come from behind to snatch a 1-1 draw against already relegated Nunawading City.

Big reputations and a big budget have not saved the visitors who featured former A-League stars Ben Khalfallah and Massimo Murdocca, the former playing as sweeper while Murdocca took up a central midfield role.

After a goalless first half the deadlock was broken in the 61st minute when a long Khalfallah free-kick fell to Borbor Sam who turned past Lloyd Clothier before striking a low shot past Langy keeper Robbie Acs from the right of the area.

Four minutes from time Langy midfielder Paul Speed took aim from outside the area and his blocked shot fell for teammate Luke Burgess whose close-range volley levelled the scores.

Straight from the restart Nunawading fashioned the best chance of the contest when Sam squared for what should have been a simple Murdocca tap-in but somehow Brendan Richardson blocked the ball on the line and it was scrambled clear.

A minute later John Kuol shot wide from the left of the area and that was Langy’s last chance to end the day on a winning note.

Strikers defeated fellow relegation battler Heatherton United 3-2 at Centenary Park on Saturday in dramatic circumstances.

Ali Sanad was the benefactor of an error from Strikers keeper Dilan Mery in the 20th minute but John Prescott’s seventh goal since signing from Casey Comets nine weeks ago made it 1-1.

Two minutes into first-half injury time Alpha Turay’s cool finish gave the home side a 2-1 lead at the break.

A Sanad volley in the 60th minute made it 2-2 and set up a tense finish and it was left back Sam Luxford who became an instant hero in the 87th minute when he beat several opponents before slotting home a left-foot shot.

The goal sparked wild celebrations among Strikers’ long-suffering fans and when the final whistle sounded what seemed fanciful a few weeks ago had become reality.

“A massive congratulations must go

Stand by your man: Langwarrin paid tribute to their departing manager by unveiling the Gus Macleod Stand at Lawton Park.

to Jamie Skelly and his coaching staff of Joe Donaghy and Ben Caffrey who took on the job when everyone had written us off,” Strikers president Trevor Johnston said.

“Our club will forever be indebted to them and what they have brought to us in such a short period of time.”

In State 1 South-East news Mornington went down 2-1 away to Eltham Redbacks on Saturday.

Josh Valadon put the visitors ahead in the second half but goals in the 71st and 81st minutes from Dejan Milevski and Lachlan Hogben gave the home aside a crucial three points in its fight to avoid relegation.

Meanwhile Gary Hodgson stepped down as president of Frankston Pines last week after seven years at the helm.

Hamdija Osmancevic is interim president and is expected to stand for the position at the club’s AGM on Thursday 27 September at the Monterey Reserve clubrooms.

His son Amir plays with Northcote in the NPL and is tipped to join Pines for the 2019 season along with some other high-profile recruits as the club targets promotion.

Pines aims to build a significant war chest for next season and Alistair Webster, who joined the committee this season, is believed to be raising sponsorship with a figure of $100,000 being bandied about as a playing budget.

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Hodgson, Steve Spencer, Patrick Duffy, Matt Murray and Tommy Mitchell are expected to again be part of the new committee but Pip Hodgson is having a well-earned break.

Other newcomers may join the committee and the club is keen to revive its junior wing.

Right now though Pines has a battle on its hands to avoid the drop after Saturday’s 7-0 home loss to State 2 South-East champion Doveton and this weekend’s away clash with Doncaster Rovers looms as a must-win.

In State 3 South-East news Skye United’s State 2 promotion push officially ended last weekend with a 3-0 loss away to Middle Park.

Harry McCartney reports that Seaford United blew a chance to move off the bottom of the State 3 ladder when it could only draw 1-1 with fellow battler Dingley Stars at North Seaford Reserve on Saturday.

In the 15th minute a long ball from Dion Brown took an awkward bounce and was pounced on by Dylan Waugh who put the home side ahead.

Dingley equalised in the 32nd minute when it got forward in numbers and Kerem Akyala finished off a good interpassing move.

The visitors dominated the first 20 minutes of the second half but the Tigers clawed their way back and in the last 20 minutes peppered the Stars goal but to no avail.

In State 4 South news Baxter led twice away to Sandown Lions but eventually went down 5-2.

Stuart MacKenzie and Ben Meiklem scored for Baxter but the Lions came roaring back with a Tevin Mwenenjawa hat-trick and goals from Matt Thowat and Dobuol Kong.

The result keeps Baxter in the relegation scrap and it faces title-chasing Springvale City at Baxter Park this weekend.

Championship and promotion aspirations are on the line for Somerville Eagles going into the final round of the State 5 South season.

That’s due to an injury time winner from Ash Scholes as Somerville downed Endeavour Hills Fire 2-1 last weekend.

Endeavour defender Laurent Coralie was sent off in the 20th minute but the 10 men took a shock first-half lead when Eid Sarwari went down inside the area and Johanes Negassi converted from the spot.

Somerville dominated the remainder of the contest but couldn’t break through until the 83rd minute when Bjorn Kutschera tackled an opponent and the ball looped over Endeavour keeper Joshua Permal for the equaliser.

Somerville laid siege to the Endeavour goal but just when a draw seemed inevitable a Scholes header kept the local side’s dream alive.

Aspendale may have derailed

Rowville Eagles’ promotion chances after a come-from-behind 2-1 away win last weekend.

The visitors’ depth was tested due to injuries and a number of teenagers were thrown into the fray.

Rowville’s star striker Daniel Grigoruta put his side ahead in the 9th minute but Domenic Paul equalised in the 15th minute and was rewarded for a superb run in the 83rd minute with the winner.

Rowville’s Ruben Ichim was sent off in the 88th minute for violent conduct but Aspendale was able to maintain its composure until the final whistle.

In NPLW news Southern United’s stellar under-14s made it back-to-back titles when they defeated Bayside United 1-0 last Wednesday night in a catch-up match at Kingston Heath Soccer Complex.

Danica Vukcevic scored the winner in the 11th minute and the squad now turns its focus towards another finals campaign in a bid to repeat last season’s championship and Grand Final successes.

Last weekend the champions beat South Melbourne 3-1 at Middle Park to strike a psychological blow against a potential finals opponent.

Alex Jones scored for Southern in the 9th minute but Maxine Diblasi equalised five minutes later.

Rhys McKenna put Southern in front nine minutes into the second half and Jones rounded off the scoreline in the 53rd minute.

Southern under-12s hammered South Melbourne 6-1 with goals from Eden McKeown (3), Rhiannon Kelleher (2) and a first for the season from Jemma De Vos. John Meads’ squad has enjoyed an excellent year with 18 wins, three draws and three losses.

The under-16s lost 4-1 to South Melbourne with MacKenzie Hicks scoring for Southern while the under19s lost 10-0 and the seniors 8-0.

Next weekend’s games: SATURDAY 3pm: Southern Utd v Senior NTC (Monterey Reserve, U16s 11am, U19s 1pm), Melbourne City v Langwarrin (LaTrobe University, Pitch 1), Mornington v Malvern City (Lawton Park), Mazenod v Peninsula Strikers (Mazenod College), Doncaster Rovers v Frankston Pines (Anderson Park), Skye Utd v Brighton (Skye Recreation Reserve), Noble Park Utd v Seaford Utd (Parkfield Reserve), Baxter v Springvale City (Baxter Park), Aspendale v Knox Utd (Jack Grut Reserve), Pakenham Utd v Somerville Eagles (IYU Recreation Reserve).

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Gulls off to a flyer, Sharks sink BASKETBALL

By Ben Triandafillou THE Chelsea Gulls have taken out the opening round of the Big V grand-final series in dominant fashion on Saturday 25 August, while the Southern Peninsula Sharks will need to win two on the road to be named grand-final victors.

The Chelsea Gulls men’s division one side claimed an 11-point victory over the Shepparton Gators (94-83) in the first round of the best-of-three grand-final series.

The Gulls scored the victory away from home and are set to play their next two rounds in front of their home crowd at Patterson River Stadium, with around 1,000 supporters expected to flock to the game.

Chelsea Gulls head coach Peter Caspersz said the critical win was one of the side’s best performances for the season.

“The second half performance was enormous but we’ve got to back it up now and do it all again,” Caspersz said.

“It definitely takes a little bit of the heat off us and puts a bit more pressure on them to win these next two rounds on the road but we’re certainly not getting ahead of ourselves.

“We were in the same position against Western Port and we won’t want to be making the same mistake again.

“We’re confident heading in but we don’t want to be getting too confident as they have two very good imports that could be capable of

Up and about: Chelsea Gulls take out the opening round of the grand-final series, defeating the Shepparton Gators by 11 points.

Picture: Big V

anything so we’ve got to be mindful of that.”

Caspersz said the Gulls supporters have made a huge difference throughout the season and is expecting another massive turnout over the weekend.

“It was a great game, but ‘wow’

would be the word I’d used to describe the crowd,” he said.

“The support from the supporters at every away game has been incredible. I reckon we had about 300 followers in that first game.”

The Gulls will likely be opening the footy oval to allow for parking

at the stadium with Caspersz saying that the game will be “electrifying”.

In the first round of the women’s state championship grand-final, the Southern Peninsula Sharks suffered a 35-point loss to the Sunbury Jets (50-85) at home.

The Sharks will now need to

win their next two rounds away at Boardman Stadium, Sunbury to be crowned champions.

Southern Peninsula Sharks basketball operations manager Lucas Allen said the women’s team certainly didn’t lack a drive to win.

“It was a tough game but I think the Jets’ experience having five or six national league players made a lot of difference,” Allen said.

“You certainly couldn’t question [the Sharks’] intent. They had a great crack but just couldn’t get the ball in the back of the net.

“Sunbury did a great job defensively, but hopefully we can get a few shots to drop and turn the result around.”

It’s no easy feat to win away from home but Allen believes the Sharks won’t be too fazed by the travel.

“They won their first three finals games on the road so I think they’ll be able to handle playing away,” he said.

“Sunbury have earnt [the two home grand final games] with how they’ve gone throughout the year.

“Our girls aren’t going to be able to match the international experience that they have, but they’ll certainly be better for having that experience in the first round and I’m sure they’ll put in another great performance.”

Both of the second and third round grand final matches will be played on the weekend of Saturday 1 September for the Southern Peninsula Sharks and the Chelsea Gulls.

Waves end history-making run NETBALL

By Ben Triandafillou THE Peninsula Waves’ under-19s history-making run has come to an end with a tough loss to DC North East Blaze in the Preliminary finals on Sunday 26 August.

After claiming the minor semi-final over the reigning premiers, Geelong Cougars, on Wednesday 22 August, the Waves quickly backed up their performance to contest for the last remaining spot in the under-19s VNL grand final on the weekend.

The Waves’ side, which is the first under-19s team to make it through to the finals series in the history of the club, put in a top performance against the Blaze but were unable to prevail over the 2017 grand finalists and were defeated by 23 goals (60-37).

While star Waves’ shooters Abuk Kenyang and Georgia Hernan managed to shoot an impressive 37 goals under the pressure of the Blaze, the Peninsula team weren’t able to match the drive.

The Blaze soared to an early nine goal lead in the first quarter, and while the Waves shot within four goals of their opponents in the second and third quarters, they were unable to recover.

Changes in their player combinations allowed the Waves to adapt to the Blaze’s playing style and stay fresh, as Ashlee Barnett, Sarah Russell, Neomai Taufa and Sussu Liai rotated through the defensive goal circle, but the determined Blaze side were too strong in the end.

Peninsula Waves championship coach Jess Whitfort said the club couldn’t be any happier with how the

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under-19s competed throughout the season.

“We started with a pretty fresh team this season and we didn’t really know what to expect but they put in such a consistent effort throughout the season

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and we are absolutely thrilled with how well they went,” Whitfort said.

“It was a little bit of a surprise, but they put in during the pre-season and that really paid off. Most of the team are 14 or 15 years old, so to get finals

experience is massive and hopefully we can build off that again for next season.”

The new Waves’ (teams) for next season is set to be announced in the coming weeks.

Final lunge: DC North East Blaze race into the grand final of the VNL following their win over the Peninsula Waves.

Picture: Grant Treeby

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MPNFL clubs reject Cranbourne

Champs: Archie, Ollie, Joel and Hamish are all smiles after representing Victoria at the National Cross-Country Championships.

Picture: Supplied

A vote by the 22 club presidents has seen Cranbourne Football Club have their application to join the MPNFL rejected.

The presidents met on 29 August to cast their judgement on whether the Eagles should enter the competition. To be accepted into the league Cranbourne needed an 75% majority of votes, but fell short.

Cranbourne’s current competition, the SEFNL, is disbanding at the end of the year, leaving the Eagles with limited options.

The club has appealed the decision to the AFL South East Region Commission, and an independent panel

Little Aths have a ‘ball’ at Championships THE Mornington Peninsula Little Athletics Centre had six talented juniors compete at the Australian Cross-Country Championships at Maleny, QLD on Saturday 25 August.

Hamish Terris, Declyn Tanner, Archie Hewett, Ollie Pratt, Jake Simmons and Joel Bell took on an incredibly tough course at the national competition, with Hamish also getting the honour of captaining the Team Vic Primary Boys.

Archie and Hamish competed in the boy’s under-12s competition where they finished in sixth and 32nd place respectively. Archie did outstanding to be the first Victorian to cross the line in the national competition, while it was Hamish’s third time representing the state.

The lone girl, Declyn Tanner, did a tremendous job in the under-11 girl’s competition and claimed 30th

place, while Ollie, Jake and Joel competed in the under-13 boy’s secondary division and finished in 36th, 56th and 57th place, respectively.

Mornington Peninsula Little Aths assistant secretary Lisa Henry said that it sounded like all the juniors had an “absolute ball” at the championships.

“I was told that it “was a dreamcome-true” for Archie, and Declyn had an amazing time and was very proud of her efforts,” she said.

Registrations for the 2018/19 Track and Field season have also now opened for Saturday mornings starting in October. For more information visit the Mornington Peninsula Little Aths website at: www.morningtonlittleaths.org.

will now decide the club’s fate.

Cranbourne president Gerry Kelly said he was “very disappointed” about the outcome.

“There was a lot of support from a lot of clubs, but there are some against us as well. It’s confusing because I think there is a general agreeance that they want a third division so that each club can find their level. To make a third division they need more clubs,” he said.

“The MPNFL is really our only option. We need a home, we need to play somewhere. Mornington Peninsula is the best fit for the Cranbourne Football Club. I think we would

improve the league as well.

“Cranbourne Football Club need a home next year. Our league disbanded, and we need somewhere to play.

Historically and geographically we see ourselves as part of the Mornington Peninsula, and we want to be there for the next 50 years.”

The proposal would have seen Cranbourne bring their reserves, under 19s, and Netball teams across to the league as well.

The vote took place in the form of a secret ballot, leaving Cranbourne in the dark as to who voted against them.

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Pearson breaks duck

MORNINGTON-based apprentice jockey Rose Pearson has claimed her first metropolitan victory at Ladbrokes Park on Wednesday 29 August.

The promising female jockey ran away with a comfortable 4.5-length victory on the six-year-old mare, Street Spun, for her boss, Mornington trainer David Brideoake.

While Pearson was initially trapped three-wide for the first 400m of the race, a proactive move to take the

daughter of Hard Spun to the lead inevitably made all the difference with the mare continuing to extend on her winning margin.

Pearson, who has had 10 rides at metropolitan level in Melbourne, said it was great to break through with so few rides in town and even better to do it with an “old champion” like Street Spun.

“She’s been such a fantastic horse to the stable,” she said.

“I’ve been riding her for three years and every prep she just comes out and wins multiple races.

“She prefers the ground a lot softer than this, but she was just full of running coming down the hill. I tried to move her out to the better ground but she just kept finding.”

Pearson kicked off her apprenticeship in 2014 and has accumulated 35 wins on country tracks.

Ben Triandafillou

Break-through: Mornington-based apprentice jockey, Rose Pearson, wins her first metropolitan race aboard Street Spun.

Picture: Supplied

Ben Triandafillou

Mt Eliza search for alternative home venue MOUNT Eliza Tennis Club’s use of the Frankston Tennis Club’s courts for coaching and competition purposes has been extended until the end of 2019, but the ever-growing club’s issue of limited “overflow” courts could soon become a problem.

Mt Eliza, the 11th top ranked club in Victoria, has been hiring seven courts from the Frankston Tennis Club.

However, with the expected demolition and re-location of the Frankston tennis venue to McLelland Drive, Frankston to make way for the Frankston Hospital’s expansion, Mt Eliza will need to find a new location for their home “overflow” courts.

Frankston Tennis Club’s new complex at Centenary Park, which is estimated to be worth $14 million, will be too far for Mt Eliza to call it their “alternative home” venue.

Mt Eliza Tennis Club’s head coach Steve Foot said there was a silver lining to the extension of their time at the current Frankston Tennis Club.

“We were a little concerned that if [Frankston] was closed down on March 31, which was the initial

Forever growing: Mt Eliza Tennis Club is in search for a new “overflow” location to act as a new alternative home. Picture: Supplied

agreement, then we wouldn’t get our third and fourth tournaments in which begin at the start of next year,” Foot said.

“But now we’ve been told we’ve got it for the whole year, so we should get four tournaments and hopefully

get a fifth one in, as we’ve applied to run an extra one next year.

“The fact that we’ve got an extra nine months should allow us enough time to find a new alternative home venue.”

Mt Eliza Tennis Club, which cur-

rently uses 10 courts at their home venue, has previously hired courts at Baxter Park, Long Island and Padua College to cover their “overflow” but as the club continues to grow, these options become less practical.

“There’s no other venue that has

enough courts that’s close enough in proximity for us to share or use,” he said.

“There’s obviously clubs close to us. There’s Ranelagh just down the road from us but they’ve got their own teams, there’s Overport Park not far away but they’ve got their own teams, and there’s Mornington but they’ve also got their own teams.

“There’s no logical venue in close proximity for us to have our overflow teams operate out of and that’s why we’ve been so keen to build some extra courts on the oval but I don’t think that’s going to happen. ”We used to use [Baxter Park] and that’s got four courts, but four courts just isn’t enough.

“Because of the physical size of the Frankston venue, with the 15 courts they have there, it means that we’ve been able to hire seven of their courts without causing too much trouble.

Mt Eliza will continue to hire courts from the current Frankston venue until the end of 2019, but will continue to look for alternative options to help cater for their “overflow”.

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All of Melbourne has a Stake in Westernport MUCH of Westernport Bay is unspoiled and boasts rare and unique species of birds and marine life, scenic beaches, quiet fishing spots, bush walks through native flora and ancient volcanic rock formations.

These are the qualities that lure Melburnians in their thousands - qualities that are becoming increasingly rare as development spreads. As city life becomes ever more crowded, increasing numbers of people are escaping to

Westernport and surrounds to get a breather and even to relocate permanently.

As Westernport’s growth catches up with the rest of the Mornington Peninsula, communities are now deciding how to protect the natural environment while developing the local economy. Save Westernport believes AGL’s heavy industry plans will damage the region’s reputation as one of Melbourne’s most popular destinations.

Time to Update the Plans FOR decades Westernport locals have been threatened with more heavy industry because old planning rules continue to find their way into newer versions.

The Westernport region has transformed over the years through strong residential and commercial growth but planners have failed to keep up.

Since those early plans were devised, tens of thousands

of people have moved to the area, bringing schools, hospitals, and businesses with them.

Save Westernport wants zoning rules based on the needs of Westernport residents and the local environment. This means taking heavy industry in the area off the table.

A Glimpse of the Future MOST Westernport homes and businesses will be powered by clean energy in under a decade. It could happen much sooner if not for governments’ lead feet.

Residents’ energy bills will finally plummet because it’s much harder to charge for sunlight, wind, and locally stored heat and electricity. For the few industries that have no choice but to use fossil fuels, they’ll have all they want because the rest of us won’t need it.

Giant energy companies know big changes are coming and they want to get what they can out of Australia’s natural resources... while they can.

Fortunately the tide is against them. Trillions of dollars are slated for clean energy investment and even China and India have joined the energy revolution.

Australia’s energy dinosaurs are facing extinction.

Heavy industry is a threat to Westernport’s thriving wildlife. Photo: Gary Wisniewski

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What’s a RAMSAR Wetland?

IN 1971 the world came together in the Iranian city of Ramsar to protect the planet’s most sensitive environments.

To be RAMSAR listed, Westernport had to meet at least one of nine tests. It met seven of them.

The RAMSAR Convention describes large parts of Westernport Bay as critically important to migratory birds. The bay is one of a network of RAMSAR sites from Russia to New Zealand that support their intercontinental travels.

The critically endangered Far Eastern curlew, curlew sandpiper and great knot, for example, are summer migrants from Siberia.

Crib Point, the proposed site for AGL’s gas import facility, is the only known home of a type of ghost shrimp and other parts of the bay’s wetlands are equally unique.

Westernport Bay is also home to the largest remaining salt marsh wetlands

in Victoria. And the bay even tops the Great Barrier Reef as home to over a thousand species of small marine life.

Humpback and southern right whale numbers are increasing each year, making the bay even more attractive to wildlife lovers from all over the nation.

While AGL and the State Labor Government promise environmental studies as part of the gas import project, Save Westernport believes it is all but impossible to reliably measure the hazards of the scheme.

With the risks to the bay and the climate, and with better ways to manage Victoria’s energy needs, communities, industry and government have the chance to build a clean energy future that recognises and protects Westernport’s world-renowned environment.

Photo: Rory McGinley

The Questions Keep Coming WESTERNPORT locals are voicing their concerns to AGL. Some expressed their apprehension about the 24-hour running of the permanently moored ship at Crib Point jetty and the safety of a large gas processing plant so close to homes and bushfireprone land.

Others questioned the impact of noise and bright lighting at the gas terminal on residents and wildlife alike.

Exclusion zones and the potential effect on fish stock were a concern among fishermen. Questions

Critically endangered bay resident, the Far Eastern curlew.

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ranged from the effects of the cold and chorinated water discharge to the overall effect of AGL’s plan on the future of recreational fishing.

Farmers and landholders conveyed their concerns about the pipeline to Pakenham that will cut a 60 kilometre long and 30 metre wide swathe through properties, and the disruption it will cause to agricultural businesses.

Considering the presence of a large gas plant close to homes, residents questioned the possiblity of increased insurance premiums.

Others were concerned about the effect heavy industry would have on property prices.

These questions and many others reflect the community’s anxiety about AGL’s plans and their impact on the region, livelihoods and the environment.

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