9 January 2018

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Shire bows out of holiday fun Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au HUNDREDS of workers stand to lose their jobs as Mornington Peninsula Shire looks to contract out its holiday school programs and aged care and disability services.

Private operators will run children’s activities from this year’s first term school holidays.

The shire announced last week it was

“transitioning” out of the school holiday program business before the end of this year’s first term.

The current school holiday program - the shire’s last - ends Thursday 25 January.

The move comes at the same time that the shire is also looking at “all options” for the delivery of its aged and disability services.

The mayor Cr Bryan Payne says the “market test” for “potential operating models” now underway is in response

to federal government changes to the aged and disabilities services sector.

Cr Payne gave assurances that the shire’s inquiries would have “absolutely no effect whatsoever on the current services provided to any of our 5000 clients, our staff, or our volunteers”.

The shire’s aged care sector operates with 280 employees and 160 volunteers.

Companies interested in taking over the shire’s role have until 31 January to respond with a plan.

Rather than giving a figure on how many individual jobs would be lost by the shire opting out of the school holiday program, Cr Payne was quoted in a news release as saying the move would affect a “predominantly casual workforce, an equivalent of around four FTE [full-time employees]”.

“For the majority of the staff the school holiday program provides secondary employment,” Cr Payne said.

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Cr Payne said the number of children attending the shire’s holiday programs had fallen “consistently” in the past five years.

However, the shire was “determined to support families by working with them to ensure a smooth transition to the new provider and by assisting in securing appropriate, affordable school holiday services for our local families”.

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Roads take heavy toll on men MEN make up the majority of road deaths in the past year, accounting for 186 of the 255 fatalities in Victoria.

The number of lives lost includes 151 lives lost on country roads and 104 in metropolitan areas.

Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Doug Fryer said while the road toll was down for the first time in four years, “it’s sobering to reflect that 255 families move into the new year without their loved one”.

“My deepest condolences to each of the families who I can only guess continue to contemplate why, why have they been thrust into the sadness and loss that is the unexpectedness of road trauma,” Mr Fryer said.

He said it had been disheartening to be told on New Year’s Day of the death of the first person on the roads for 2018.

“The information I have at this stage is that it appears the car may have swerved to miss a kangaroo,” Mr Fryer said.

“I cannot accept that it is only a matter of time before another life is lost, that the cost of mobility will at times be someone’s life.

“That is why police will continue to run intelligence led state-wide and local police operations that focus on speed, drink and drug driving, distraction, seat belt compliance and fatigue.

“My resolve only strengthens too that we’ll continue to enforce and educate for greater road safety. And we’ll continue to call on the community to acknowledge that they, each and every motorist, rider, pedestrian and or cy-

clist, has a role in ensuring theirs and other road users safety.”

He said analysis of road deaths showed “increases and decreases and ups and downs, but really at the core of all of this is a deep frustration and sadness”.

“Sadness of course, that families have lost a loved one but one of frustration, that people continue to lose

their lives to road trauma.

Provisional road death figures in 2017 show: n 151 lives were lost on country roads which is 59 per cent of all the lives lost n About 80 per cent of the fatal injury collisions on country roads occurred in speed zones of 100kph or higher. n 104 deaths on metropolitan roads,

a 37 per cent decrease to 2016 when 141 people lost their lives in metropolitan areas n The number of cyclist deaths has increased by 50 per cent, from eight in 2016 to 12 last year. n Motorcyclist deaths have decreased by 33 per cent from 55 in 2016 to 37 last year. One pillion passenger was killed.

n Passenger deaths have also increased by 29 per cent from 35 in 2016 to 45 last year. n Pedestrian deaths have decreased by 23 per cent from 40 in 2016 to 31 last year. n Single fatality collisions decreased 15 per cent from 261 in 2016 to 219 last year. n Double fatality collisions decreased 19 per cent with 13 in 2016 compared to 11. n Triple fatality collisions have increased 75 per cent with one in 2016 compared to four last year in which 12 people lost their lives. n The 254 lives were lost from 234 fatal collisions. n Males accounted for the majority of lives lost with 186 compared with 68 females with one unknown gender (following up reports). n The 25 to 29-year-old age bracket saw the biggest decrease in lives lost on our roads with 33 lives lost in 2016 compared with 19 in 2017, a decrease of 42 per cent. n November recorded the most lives lost with 32, up from 25 in 2016. n April had an increase in lives lost with 28 compared to 16 in 2016, a 75 per cent increase. Two double fatality collisions and thirteen single fatality collisions during the end of term one and Easter holidays contributed to this increase. n There were 44 lives lost as a result of collisions involving heavy vehicles, a 10 per cent increase from 2016 which had 40. n Heavy vehicle fatalities accounted for 17 per cent of all fatalities.

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Mayor’s call for Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Bryan Payne wants the public to be able to see a register of gifts made to council officers.

“I personally agree that the gift register should be available for public inquiry and I will raise that matter with my fellow councillors,” Cr Payne said last week.

The move for greater transparency around gifts to council officers follows revelations that shire CEO Carl Cowie in July 2016 was a guest aboard a cruise ship hired by prominent businessman and Portsea property owner, Lindsay Fox ("Shire boss on Fox ‘party’ cruise", The News 11/12/17).

Mr Cowie says that because the Mediterranean cruise was made at no cost to the shire “it was not required to be placed on the gift register”.

It is understood that Mr Cowie and his wife paid their own airfares to Europe to join the cruise from Athens to Venice during council approved leave.

The shire’s Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality policy – an “internal” document “owned” by the CEO - states: “Gifts, benefits and hospitality received must not create a real or perceived sense of obligation that may lead to a perception of preference or conflict.”

The policy also states: “Councillors and council staff are to ensure that attendance at private functions does not have potential implications for council’s reputation or image or may cause an actual or perceived conflict of interest.”

Several other cruise guests, as well as Mr Fox, own valuable property on the peninsula.

When first asked about Mr Cowie’s trip last month Cr Payne, who was not a councillor at the time of the 2016 cruise, agreed “it could look like a conflict of interest if it didn’t have council approval”.

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Cr Bev Colomb, who was a councillor during the previous council term when Mr Cowie joined Mr Fox’s so-called “conception party”, said she had not been “part of an approval process” for the trip.

She believed the then mayor, former councillor Graham Pittock, “knew of it, but it wasn't brought to all of us”.

“My view is that management, along with councillors, of course, needs to declare an interest when any relevant issue comes up,” Cr Colomb said.

“And this, along with all registers, needs to be accessible to the public.”

Cr Colomb was one of four of the shire’s 11 councillors to respond to an email asking questions about council’s gifts policy. Two councillors – Hugh Fraser and Frank Martin - had an automatic email response saying they were on leave.

Crs Simon Brooks, Sam Hearn, Kate Roper and Rosie Clark did not respond to the email.

After wishing The News a happy New Year, Cr Antonella Celi in her reply said she would leave any comment about the gifts policy up to the mayor.

Cr David Gill said he was awaiting answers from council officers to questions he had asked about the gifts register “including if [registering a gift is] a legal requirement”.

Each councillor was asked if they thought activities such as accepting a free cruise on a ship hired by a high-profile ratepayer such as Mr Fox should be listed in the gifts register and whether the register should be a public document.

The official council response in December stated: “The gifts policy is an internal corporate policy. Such policies are not placed on council’s website.

“The register has been audited on an annual basis. There is no legal requirement to make this available externally subject to Freedom of Infor-

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shire to open gifts list MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors will be discussing the pros and cons of opening up the shire’s gifts register for public scrutiny following CEO Carl Cowie’s presence aboard a luxury liner hired by high profile businessman and Portsea property owner Lindsay Fox in July 2016. Mr Cowie, right, says he was not required to register the trip and there is no legal requirement for the register to be a public document. However, other municipalties have decided gifts and benefits to councillors and council officers should be available for public scrutiny in much the same way they are declared by federal MPs.

mation requests.”

The News has asked the shire for details of the audit process (see right).

Neighbouring Frankston Council’s Staff Gifts and Hospitality Policy register is available for public inspection.

Mr Cowie returned to work late last year after a council-sanctioned trip which included seminars and conferences in Sweden, Germany and Malta.

This trip was paid for from his $30,000 study tour allowance on top of his near $400,000 salary package.

The “conception party” cruise in July 2016, took place before Mr Fox’s 80th birthday which was celebrated in April 2017 at Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove, Red Hill South.

Mr Fox – generally regarded as one of the peninsula’s most high profile

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property owners – chartered the Seabourn Odyssey for a seven-day trip between Athens and Venice for his “conception cruise”.

The ship costs about $200,000 a day to charter and can carry more than 450 passengers. Mr Fox’s guests included actor Hugh Jackman, TV personality and Collingwood Football Club president Eddie McGuire, retail billionaire Solomon Lew and his Premier Investments CEO Mark McInnes, mining magnates Gina Rinehart and Andrew Forrest, former Crown Casino boss and horse breeder Lloyd Williams, the Pratt family and politicians Bill Kelty and Jeff Kennett.

Several of the cruise guests own property on the peninsula.

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire CEO Carl Cowie late Friday afternoon provided The News with answers to the following questions: Why is the gifts register is not available to the public?

It is not a policy under the Local Government Act 1989 required to be public.

Does Mr Cowie think the gifts register should be made public?

If the LGA does not require it to be public, this is our guiding statutory instrument. It is not part of the CEO role to provide personal opinions under the Local Government Act. Who decides what "gifts" or other benefits should be added to the register?

Items are listed on the register in line with the organisation policy, a policy consistent with good governance and procurement principles and applied across the 79 local government authorities in Victoria.

How does the annual audit of the gift register work?

It forms part of the annual audit that all 79 Victorian councils are required to undergo.

What does the audit cover?

What any audit covers, ensuring the elements of the audit analysis comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

Who does the audit?

VAGO (Victorian Auditor General’s Office).

Who gets the audit results?

The council’s audit and risk committee on an annual basis, which is a properly constituted committee of council to consider all such matters. The committee has independent auditing experts as well as councillor representation.

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire’s advertisement for new operators of its school holiday programs.

Holiday jobs to go Continued from Page 1 A newspaper advertisement run by the shire last weekend said it was looking for “suitably qualified” operators to run school holiday programs at Mornington, Bentons Square and Hastings.

The shire’s licences with the Victorian Department of Education and Training would be transferred to the successful tenderer. The licences allow the shire to run school holiday programs for up to 75 children at Mornington, 51 at Bentons Square and 60 at Hastings.

The shire expects to announce the new operator later this month.

“While council will transition out of the direct provision of the school holiday program, we are committed to working with the new provider to ensure the continuation of appropriate school holiday programs that are accessible and affordable for our local families,” Cr Payne stated in the shire’s news release.

“Out of the families that are registered with the service, less than 30 families utilise the program across all holiday periods.”

Cr Payne many families were sending children to sports camps, excursions “and other activity-specific programs”.

He said the shire will support families “throughout the transition, ensuring alternative programs are available and families are provided with a list of alternative school holiday programs and activities that are offered across the peninsula”.

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POLICE are warning potential buyers of online goods to be wary of scams involving items advertised on widely used social media sites and common online auction websites.

The warning follows a number of robberies reported to police after several victims had arranged to meet with fake online sellers to pay for and receive goods.

On Christmas Eve police arrested three men after they allegedly attempted to rob two men, in separate incidents, who they had arranged to sell smart phones to.

Detectives are investigating two similar incidents reported in December.

“If the price seems too good to be true, it generally is,” Detective Senior Constable Michael Haysom said.

“If you are purchasing in person an item from an online seller, always arrange to meet in a public place.”

The federal government also provides a website with advice for people who have been the victim of a scam: scamwatch.gov.au/ Reports of online scams can also be made to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission via that website.

Anyone with information about similar incidents can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppers.com.au

Highway halt SOMERVILLE Highway Patrol members nabbed a speedster allegedly travelling 88km/h over the speed limit on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway overnight Friday, 29 December.

The car was allegedly detected travelling at 188kph in a 100 zone just north of the Nepean Highway near Dromana shortly after 1am.

The driver, a 32-year-old Rowville man, was intercepted and his vehicle impounded.

He is expected to be charged on summons with speeding.

The intercept was made as part of the Victoria-wide 15 December – 7 January Roadwise campaign aimed at reducing road trauma and improving road user behaviour.

During the “high risk” time police focused on the main causes of fatalities and serious injuries, including excessive speed, driver distraction, seatbelt non-compliance, fatigue and drink and drug drivers.

Bay drowning A MAN drowned at the Rye front beach during the afternoon of Wednesday 3 January.

The man was seen face down in the water at the beach off Point Nepean

Road shortly after 2pm and he was pulled from the water.

Attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful and the man died at the scene.

Shop centre blasts A MAN arrested over an incident that caused alarm at Bayside Shopping Centre, Frankston last month has been “released pending further enquiries”, police say.

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Police arrested a 57-year-old man on 28 December to “assist police with enquiries” and advised late last week he was released from custody.

Firefighters from Frankston and Patterson River brigades quickly arrived at the shopping centre on 21 December during the busy pre-Christmas shopping period to extinguish a blaze in the wake of explosions that police said occurred in a loading dock area.

There were no injuries and damage to the surrounding area was minimal.

Shoppers said they heard three “loud bangs” when the gas canisters exploded.

Taxi stolen FRANKSTON detectives arrested two men following an alleged carjacking of a taxi in Carrum Downs Friday 29 December.

Investigators have been told a taxi was called to pick up passengers in Luscombe Av just before 8pm.

Two male passengers entered the cab and allegedly threatened the driver with a knife.

The driver, a 37-year-old Carrum Downs man, exited the vehicle and the offenders fled with the cab. Police tracked the taxi to the intersections of Kelman and Beach streets in Frankston where it was dumped.

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A HANDBOOK produced by Mornington Peninsula Post Polio Support Group to help polio survivors, has turned out to be the best seller for 2017 for Random Harvest e-library.

“We have sold downloads of ‘Life Skills for Polios’ to Djakarta, Harare, Wales, various states of America and hard copies all around Australia,” its author Fran Henke said.

“When postage turned out to be twice the cost of the book, we were relieved that Random Harvest based in New Jersey, US, offered to include it on the International Centre for Polio Education’s e-list.”

Mrs Henke, of Hastings, said Random’s editor-in-chief “advised last week that our book was their best seller for the year”.

Proceeds of e-book sales are shared with the international polio centre while all proceeds of hard copies go to Polio Network Victoria.

The book was published with backing from Dromana and Rosebud Rotary clubs, RyeRosebud Lions, Mornington Peninsula Shire Metro Access program, other support groups and individuals.

Mrs Henke said she decided to compile the book after attending the Australasian-Pacific Post Polio Conference in Sydney in 2016, where speakers provided up to date information on the wide range of issues affecting polio survivors.

“Everything from sleep to swallowing, bracing, anaesthetics, pain management, exercise and cramps, was canvassed and I wanted to share the information to those who couldn’t attend,” she said.

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Another big plus has been that people who hadn’t come forward about their late effects, have bought the book and now are in the loop, also receiving the MPPPSG’s monthly newsletter.”

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Police arrested a 15-year-old girl in relation to the bushfire that forced the evacuation of about 30 residents from Darnley Drive and Augusta Court on Saturday (6 January).

The initially small fire began in nearby Blue Wren Rise at about 3pm and quickly threatened to engulf homes.

A Darnley Drive house was badly damaged by the fire. No-one was injured and firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control by about 9pm on Saturday evening.

Police announced on Sunday morning that Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives charged the arrested Carrum Downs teenager with intentionally causing a bushfire.

She was bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date.

More than 300 firefighters responded to control the Carrum Downs fire amid the hottest day of the summer in Melbourne with temperatures topping 40 degrees celsius on Saturday afternoon.

A cool weather change brought with it high winds but fears this may fan the flames did not eventuate.

The blaze ripped through 36 hectares of bush.

Two water bombing helicopters were called in to help fight the fire at its peak.

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The CFA advised residents to evacuate to a safe point at Carrum Downs Shopping Centre while firefighters brought the blaze under control.

Firefighters also tackled a grass and scrub fire in Hastings at Cemetery Rd on Saturday afternoon.

A water bomber was called in to douse the fire that burned close to a BlueScope Steel oil and gas pipeline.

The two fires were among about 50 across Victoria reported to firefighters.

Victoria’s Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley defended a decision not to issue an emergency warning for the Carrum Downs fire.

“Even though there may be structures alight, or there may be fences alight or outbuildings that’s something the incident controller will determine about what is the immediate threat versus the immediate threat to life and injury,” he said at a media briefing.

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Year-long power test for paddlers KAYAKS and canoes can be fitted with small electric motors without being registered.

The trial aims to reduce red tape for low-powered vessels travelling up to five knots and ends 31 December.

The exemption is for kayaks and canoes with electric motors of up to 40 pounds thrust (or one horsepower or 750 watts).

“If the trial period shows that the safety of paddlers is not compromised in any way, this exemption is likely to

become permanent,” Maritime Safety Victoria director Peter Corcoran.

“This will also enable an easier process for people taking their paddle craft interstate.”

The trial is in response to a recommendation from the Red Tape Commissioner to bring Victorian requirements closer to New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania.

Mr Corcoran said the benefits of motors are that kayakers and other

paddlers can conserve energy and have some assistance in getting home after their trip.

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THE best of the community will be on show at the Somers Community Day to be held at Somers primary school on Saturday 13 January between 10am and 3pm.

The Community Day will give residents the opportunity to question representatives of the shire and a range of service providers and community organisations.

And to make sure that no one goes hungry there will also be a sausage sizzle for visitors.

Some of the local organisations that will be represented at the day include the CFA, Hastings Police, Mornington Peninsula Shire, Somers Neighbourhood Watch, Somers Tennis Club, Somers Garden Square Petanque Club, and Balnarring Men’s Probus Club as well as the local environmental and Friends groups.

Somers Residents Association president Gerry Lewis said the day was “a great opportunity to keep abreast of what was happening in and around the village as a chance for residents to raise concerns they might have about anything impacting on the local community”.

“The SRA is there is listen to concerns Somers residents might have and to take appropriate action where needed. Our close relationship with the shire and its officers means we have good access and are able to advocate strongly for our members,” Mr Lewis said.

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Two weeks after the event the trees have lost their glitter, having served their purpose of being a place under which to store presents and lighten the lives of all who see them.

But knowing that there’s nothing to be gained from keeping a tree that’s shedding its dried out needles, Mornington Peninsula Shire is offering to take them in for $4.50 at its resource recovery centres in Rye, Tyabb and Mornington and hoppers at Dromana, Sorrento and Flinders.

The normal disposal cost is $8.50, but the offer runs out on 16 January. Tip vouchers can also be used to dump the tree along with other green waste.

Christmas trees can also be cut down to fit in a green waste bin.

Surfing Saturday

The Bakery Jazz Trio will again sonically set the scene at this year’s Mornington Art Show.

Art opening a cultural highlight THE opening night of the annual Mornington Art Show has become recognised as a gala occasion not to be missed.

Traditionally these opening nights are social highlights for the Mornington art loving community and this year’s opening on Thursday 18 January will be no exception.

Entertainment will be provided by the Bakery Jazz Trio whose members select music to suit the mood of the evening. Gourmet finger foods will be distributed by roving waiters from 7pm when the evening starts and refreshments are served.

Frankston Power Centre has all the major national brands you could possibly need to set up and decorate your home.

Whether stopping by Freedom, picking up some electrical appliances at The Good Guys or even preparing for the next camping trip at Anaconda, Frankston Power Centre has it all.

The art show will officially be opened around 7.20pm after which guests can wander through the shows three gallery areas. Opening night tickets are $25 and can be bought at morningtonartshow.com. au or from Farrell’s bookshop at the clock tower corner in Main St, Mornington.

A record number of entries this year of more than 850 paintings will be on display and for sale.

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THE Disabled Surfers Association Mornington Peninsula will hold a surf day at Point Leo on Saturday (13 January).

Registrations for volunteers and surfers opens at 9am near the lifesaving, with surfing starting about 11am and ending at 3pm.

Volunteers help with surfing, pushing wheelchairs and directing surfers to the various beach teams.

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There will also be iron bark painted carvings of birds and almost two metre high totem pole carvings of Tutini Tokwampini – the bird carvings.

John Vanderwerf’s contemporary sculptures are made from an aluminium composite.

The Mornington Art Show is at the Peninsula Community Theatre, cnr Nepean Highway and Wilsons Rd, Mornington. The art show ends on Australia Day, 26 January.

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Destroyed: A fire which destroyed this house in Alex Drive, St Andrews Beach is believed to have started when a candle was knocked over inside the house. Pictures: Rye CFA

Mother and son left homeless by fire Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au A WOMAN and her 20-year-old son have been left homeless after fire destroyed their house at St Andrews Beach on Tuesday 2 January.

Sharyn Cook believes the fire in their Alex St home was caused by a knocked over candle.

Ms Cook was sleeping outside the house while her son Callum was inside on the lounge room couch when the blaze broke out at about 11pm.

The house was completely destroyed by the fire and Ms Cook does not think it is covered by insurance.

Power has been cut off from the property since March last year and she has been using candles for light and showering at friends’ homes.

After the fire last week Ms Cook was staying with friends at Mt Martha and making frequent visits to see her son who was recovering from severe burns at the Alfred hospital.

“He went back in [to the burning house] to look for our pets and got burnt on his face, hands, arms and legs,” Ms Cook said.

“At the start of the fire I heard a noise, like popping corn but couldn’t see a thing. I ran to the back door to check on the dog in the laundry but it was filled with black smoke.”

Lieutenant Eddie Matt, of Rye CFA, said fire crews carried two cats and seven dogs from the property.

He said the house fire capped a busy few days for the brigade which on New Year’s Eve answered 10 callouts between 7pm and 2.30am, mainly from fires started by gas bottles.

A house in Eugenia St, Rye was a “total loss due to a barbecue gas bottle”.

Mr Eddie said soapy water should be used to check gas bottle fittings and valves for leaks “at least each time a gas bottle is changed and particularly at the start of the summer holidays if the barbecue hasn't been used for most the year”.

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Under construction: A sculptor puts finishing touches to one of the Arabian Nights exhibits before the annual Sand Sculpting Australia event at Frankston’s foreshore. Picture: Gary Sissons

Sand sculptures tell tales THANKFULLY it took less than 1001 nights to build the latest attraction on Frankston’s foreshore telling the tales of Aladdin, Sinbad the Sailor, Ali Baba and the forty thieves and other Arabian Nights stories.

Twenty skilled sculptors put in more than 5000 carving hours over 30 days using 3500 tonnes of brickies’ loam sand to build the Sand Sculpting Australia exhibition illustrating the stories of the Arabian Nights.

Sandstorm Events director Sharon Redmond says the exhibition is open to visitors until 25 April.

“Our aim is to capture the imagination and provide a unique experience that reappropriates the natural environment and encourages people to enjoy it in a new way,” she said.

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“Take a journey with Sinbad the Sailor on his seven magical adventures as he meets mystical monsters and fantastical creatures; then, ‘Open Sesame’, go deep with Ali Baba into the cave filled with jewels and gold.”

The annual sand sculpting exhibition is hosted at the Frankston waterfront, 510N Nepean Highway until 25 April; Monday-Friday 10am-4pm daily and 10am-6pm on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

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You can dispose of your old tree at any of the Mornington Peninsula’s Resource Recovery Centres or hoppers for only $4.50 (normally $8.50) until 16 January.

Our centres are in Rye, Tyabb and Mornington. Hoppers are in Dromana, Sorrento and Flinders. For more info: mornpen.vic.gov.au/waste Residents can use tip vouchers to dispose of their trees. To make the most of your cubic metre, include additional green waste during your trip.

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If you have a plastic tree, you can dispose of it in your kerbside rubbish bin.

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

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

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

u Two bedrooms u European laundry u Garage with roller door

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

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‘THE RENOIR’ LOCATION, LIFESTYLE, LOVE IT NOW completed and ready for new owners. These two modern townhouses are the latest offering in beachside Mornington from Coastal Development Group (CDG).

The properties showcase the latest design features and are set opposite parkland to offer a privileged coastal lifestyle opportunity just minutes from Fossil Beach and the popular Dava Drive shops. Built by Envirotec Homes, the townhouses capture the essence of seaside living with fabulous space throughout complemented by premium fixtures and fittings that will set a new standard in luxury and comfort. Entry is to a wide hallway that features genuine hardwood timber floors and an impressive timber staircase. The master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe is across to the left and moving forward is a separate study and a powder room. A hallmark of CDG properties are the incredible ceiling heights and here is no exception with a soaring 3.6 metre ceiling to the open-plan family zone creating an astounding sense of space, and walls of windows that deliver a streamlined indoor to outdoor flow through to the sunny alfresco entertaining area which has mains gas plumbing for a barbecue. A sleek gourmet kitchen boasts stone bench tops and a full range of Miele appliances include two ovens, a microwave, a fully integrated dishwasher plus instant hot water tap. A fantastic walk-in butler’s pantry will also feature a dishwasher, and adjoining the pantry is the laundry. Upstairs are two more bedrooms with built-in robes, the main bathroom and a media room - which could easily become a fourth bedroom if required. Adding to your everyday comfort and convenience are a walk-in linen press, an upstairs powder room plus ducted heating and refrigerated cooling, individually zoned for the upstairs and downstairs areas. For your new permanent home or low-maintenance weekend escape, these sensational new properties deliver the ultimate seaside lifestyle just moments to the Esplanade and trendy Main Street Mornington. n

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ADDRESS: 7 Kooyonga Grove, MORNINGTON FOR SALE: $1,300,000 - $1,400,000 DESCRIPTION: 3 bedrooms, 3 living areas, 1 study, 2 bathrooms, 2 powder rooms , 2 car garage AGENT: Joel Hood 0429 886 188 - Eview Group - Joel Hood Property, 176 Main Street, Mornington, 5971 0300 mpnews.com.au

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$600,000 - $650,000

HASTINGS

$748,000 - $778,000

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PRESENTABLE HOME ON MASSIVE BLOCK! • 1600sqm (approx.) block • 3 bedroom home • Separate lounge and dining areas • Kitchen with plenty of cupboard space and dishwasher • Full length undercover decking at rear of home

SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO • 3 bedroom home; master with FES & WIR • Separate dining room and formal lounge • Modern kitchen with cupboard and bench space • Separate casual meals and family area • GDH & evaporative cooling • Double garage, full length entertaining area

94 DISNEY STREET

10 KUAN YIN PLACE

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

INSPECT SATURDAY 1:30-2:00PM

$410,000 - $450,000

HASTINGS

$740,000 - $760,000

0419 955 177

CRIB POINT

$650,000 - $680,000

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DON McKENZIE

TRADIES DELIGHT • 3 bedrooms; master with WIR and ensuite • Central living area with soaring ceilings • Kitchen with plenty of bench & cupboard space • Main bathroom plus powder room • Gas ducted heating • Enclosed alfresco area at rear plus double garage

ARCHITECT DESIGNED CONTEMPORARY HOME • Well proportioned open plan living area • Kitchen with high quality detailing throughout • 3 to 4 bedrooms • Main bathroom and ensuite to master bedroom • Semi-circular driveway with double garage • Gardens enclosed by rendered retaining walls

FANCY A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY? • Fully landscaped cottage lot • 5 bedrooms, ensuite to master • Huge family room and main living area • High ceilings, polished floor boards & ceiling roses • Kitchen with dishwater • Large entertainment area

2/41 LORIMER STREET

8 JARROD DRIVE

7/38 PARK ROAD

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

INSPECT SATURDAY 12:30-1:00PM

INSPECT SATURDAY 11:30-12:000PM

SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

DON McKENZIE 0419 955 177

DON McKENZIE 0419 955 177

HASTINGS

$530,000 - $560,000

16 ELLE WAY INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

$450,000 - $495,000

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CONTEMPORARY AND SPACIOUS FAMILY LIVING! • 4 bedrooms; master with walk thru robe & FES • 4 Separate living areas plus dining area • Separate study • Outdoor alfresco area • Spacious backyard with side access.

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SPACIOUS HOME INSIDE & OUT

PERIOD CHARM WITH CONTEMPORARY COMFORT • 3 bedrooms with built in robes • Open plan living & dining area • Renovated kitchen with s/steel appliances • Separate laundry • Undercover entertaining area • Single garage

• 4 bedroom home • Renovated kitchen with dishwasher • Two living areas, ducted heating and air-con • Workshop/garage • Undercover entertaining area • Handy corner block location 11 TAVEN STREET

8 POINT ROAD

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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BTRE

Shop 1/34 High Street, Hastings

5979 8003

www.btre.com.au TYABB

YOU’LL SOON BE HOME

FOR SALE BY TENDER - CLOSING 12TH JANUARY 2018

A BIT OF A PROJECT

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For Sale By Tender is this brick veneer home comprising living area, separate dining room and meals area, 3 bedrooms with BIRS, large shed outside, complete with mezzanine level, plus a four vehicle carport. To the rear of the house is a undercover paved entertaining area. This home needs structural work carried out with termites having made a meal of a considerable amount of the structure located at the rear of the property. A suitable project for an experienced builder, with the end product being a fabulous home in a great location.

Contact: Nick Grounds 0402 216 265

HASTINGS

$480,000 - $520,000

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Be quick to inspect this fantastic 2 bedroom brick veneer home situated on a 765m2 block amongst a wide variety of fruit trees & berries. Located in a quiet court location, only minutes to High Street, transport & schools, this well-appointed home includes kitchen with gas cook top, electric oven, dishwasher and plenty of storage, an adjoining meals area, two separate living areas, gas ducted heating and split system air-conditioning, single carport and a tranquil outdoor entertaining area. This home is ideal for those looking to downsize, yet have the privacy a larger block offers.

Situated on approx. 10 acres of slightly undulating land in Kinfauns Estate, this home has has been designed with space, luxury and quality in mind. Welcomed with opulence as soon as you step into the formal entry, this immaculately presented 60sq home plus 15sq patio (approx 75sq in total) has endless inclusions. Featuring open plan kitchen, dining, family and rumpus room, the kitchen has a dishwasher, Insinkerator, gas oven and cook top. A luxurious master bedroom features his and hers walk in robe and ensuite with spa, double shower, toilet, bidet and electric floor coil heating. Two more bedrooms have BIR’s and ensuites, there are several additional living zones, plus a double garage with loft.

Contact: Nick Grounds 0402 216 265

Contact: Wendy Tallon 0419 135 836

HASTINGS

$200,000 - $220,000

HASTINGS

$530,000 - 580,000

LAND IN HASTINGS TOWN CENTRE!

CONTEMPORARY HOME

185m2 block situated right in the town centre. Available with plans and permits for a 2 bedroom Townhouse, a short walk will have you arrive at the foreshore, schools, High Street and transport. This property offers the perfect opportunity for retirees, investors or first home owners wanting something new, affordable with savings on stamp duty.

Immaculate 4BR home set on a 719m2 block with full length verandah, large lounge and formal dining with cosy open fire place. A well equipped kitchen and meals area features a gas cook top, electric oven, pantry & dishwasher.

Other features include BIR’s to 3 bedrooms, master with WIR & FES, gas heating, gas hot water, slate floors, plenty of storage and natural light throughout.

HASTINGS

CRIB POINT

$400,000 - $440,000

R T DE AC UN NTR CO

$1,375,000 - $1,500,000

$640,000 - $680,000

R T DE AC UN NTR CO

NEAT AS A PIN This immaculate 3BR home set on a comfortable 667m2 block has been loved and treasured over the years and includes galley kitchen with gas cooking, spacious family room, gas ducted heating and air-conditioning, an outdoor entertaining area plus a double carport and workshop with power connected. Fully fenced front and back yards feature lovely established gardens.

WENDY TALLON Director / Sales Manager Licenced Real Estate Agent 0419 135 836 wendy@btre.com.au mpnews.com.au

BITTERN

NOTHING FURTHER TO DO Fully renovated 3BR home set on a 1011m2 block offering modern comfort, privacy and character. Lovely natural light gleams off the solid timber floorboards that flow throughout the front lounge room with gas log fire and into the kitchen with dishwasher and s/steel gas oven. An adjoining rumpus room opens to an undercover alfresco area featuring a wood fire, BBQ area and café blinds.

NICK GROUNDS Sales Consultant Licenced Real Estate Agent 0402 216 265 sales@btre.com.au

LIFESTYLE PROPERTY IN KINFAUNS

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A winding tree lined driveway conceals this versatile 3.8 acre lifestyle property in the beautiful semi-rural Kinfauns Estate.

This property is currently run as a boutique equine property, and is also suitable for hobby farming. The double storey home offers a beautiful upstairs parents retreat which includes master bedroom with WIR & FES, there is a separate formal lounge opening to a wrap around deck where you can enjoy delightful views of the property, and downstairs includes a well-equipped kitchen and family meals area, plus a spacious formal dining and lounge room which also opens to an outdoor entertaining deck and terrace.

Contact: Wendy Tallon 0419 135 836

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AGENTS CHOICE

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

Mornington

LAP UP THE LUXURY

321/98 Bungower Road, Mornington Within the Mornington Gardens Holiday Village, situated in the permanent residential area in a picturesque setting amongst other permanent villa style homes. Offering secure retirement living for over 55’s. A short drive from Main Street Mornington, the beach & walking distance to the Racecourse.

Main bedroom with en-suite, second bedroom/study, lounge & dining area, kitchen, laundry. Includes air conditioning, new carpet & hot water service plus a decked veranda. NO stamp duty on the purchase price, this is a great buy and deďŹ nitely worth an inspection. Sorry NO INVESTORS and NO PETS. Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Clare Black 0409 763 261 Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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MAKE your beachside move in style with this splendid family home that sports a sparkling renovation boasting new carpeting, two deluxe bathrooms and a stone and stainless-steel kitchen with eye catching finishes throughout. The easy, breezy floorplan has zoned living with a fabulous parents retreat offering a comfortable lounge area and sumptuous master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robes. A guest bedroom at the front of the home has a walk-in robe and shared access to the main bathroom. Two more bedrooms both have builtin robes, and there is a handy powder room. Splendid entertaining options include a vast open plan lounge and dining room, and adjoining the kitchen is a family room which opens out to the undercover patio. The glamourous kitchen has a full complement of stainless-steel appliances, soft-close drawers and stylish pendant lighting. Other features here include split system air-conditioning, a handy garden shed, and a double carport has a remote-controlled roller door for added security. n

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ADDRESS: 4 Nirringa Court, MOUNT MARTHA FOR SALE: $789,000 - $867,900 DESCRIPTION: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 2 car AGENT: Kristen Jones 0426 956 315 Harcourts Real Estate, Suite 2/1a Main Street, Mornington, 5970 8000

LOT 3 - 5112 m2

LOT 10 - 2490 m2

LOT 4 - 3382 m2

LOT 11 - 2501 m2

LOT 5 - 3341 m2

LOT 12 - 2536 m2

LOT 6 - 2648 m2

LOT 13 - 2691 m2

LOT 7 - 2526 m2

LOT 14 - 2946 m2

LOT 8 - 2524 m2

LOT 15 - 3720 m2

LOT 9 - 2482 m2

LOT 16 - 2965 m2

BRUCE GODDARD 0408 316 701 bruce.goddard@jlbre.com.au

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

WELCOME

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Ruby Smith - Sales Executive 0437 930 774 ruby@robertsandgreen.com.au Ruby is a true local, born and raised in Bittern over the past 27 years, she is one of the most knowledgeable agents in the Western Port region. Ruby has an extensive history in customer service which has provided her with a great understanding for peoples’ needs and how to help clients to achieve their goals.

Having won the RatemyAgent ‘Agent of the Year’ 2016 award for overall client satisfaction, Ruby’s exceptional people skills turns what can often be an overwhelming process into a stress-free experience.

With a great understanding of all facets of real estate, her knowledge and skills enable her to cover all your real estate needs. Ruby always strives to accomplish a smooth and successful experience in the listing and selling process, achieving the best result for her vendors with the utmost professionalism and service.

Ruby is honest, approachable and has an outstanding team beside her. If you catch her in her down time this high achiever will be spending time at the beach or walking her beloved dog Violet.

Lisa Roberts

Wilma Green

Ruby Smith

Paige Brierley

Chris McKearny

Ronelle Kraulis

Gail Miles

BUSINESS OWNER

BUSINESS OWNER

SALES EXECUTIVE

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

AUCTIONEER

PROPERTY MANAGER

PROPERTY MANAGER ADMINISTRATION

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FOR LEASE

FOR LEASE

Bittern 12 Peddle Street

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Beautiful Three Bedroom Unit By Shops Well positioned unit situated next door to Bittern Fields shopping complex. Featuring three bedrooms, master with WIR & FES, open plan living combined with the kitchen which has s/steel appliances

inc. dishwasher. Separate bathroom, toilet and laundry, ducted heating and split system air-conditioning.

Double remote garage and brand new landscaping.

No pets

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Peace & Tranquility!

For Lease $410 Per Week View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Hastings Office P 03 5970 7333 hastings@harcourts.com.au

Set at the back, this private unit includes 2 bedrooms with BIR’s, separate lounge with gas heating and wall furnace, galley kitchen with electric cooking, separate bathroom and

laundry. Well cared for gardens to the rear and a there is a single carport. Located along a quiet street in Crib Point, close to transport and primary schools.

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Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

FOR LEASE

FOR LEASE

Bittern 5 Seaglades Lane

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Rare Opportunity - 10 Acres Immaculate property offering a semi-rural lifestyle with views across the Western Port Bay. Boasting open plan living with polished floor boards, Coonara heather, timber kitchen with dishwasher and walk in pantry,

Crib Point 6/42 Park Road

meals area and seperate formal lounge also with Coonara heating. Four bedrooms; three have WIR plus master bedroom with FES. Seperate study, family bathroom,powder room and laundry. Lots of outbuildings!

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For Lease $800 Per Week View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Hastings Office P 03 5970 7333 hastings@harcourts.com.au

Hastings 7 Arthur Street

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Location! Location!

Here is a great home located on a large block just a stones throw from Hastings Town center and Marina. The home is freshly painted with brand new carpet & offers 2 toilets, kitchen

with breakfast table space, separate lounge with gas wall furnace, the bathroom offers a shower over bath. Outside there is a large shed and an outside toilet.

Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

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For Lease $300 Per Week View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Hastings Office P 03 5970 7333 hastings@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

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

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

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

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Balnarring Beach 4 Tulum Court

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Balnarring Beach Beauty This stunning, fully renovated 4 bedroom home offers contemporary luxury with beach access and Tulum Reserve just metres away.

The epitome of comfort and relaxed living, the property features beautiful Tasmanian Oak flooring throughout and quality finishes to three bathrooms, a spacious laundry and state of the art kitchen that includes Miele appliances and a butler’s pantry. Enter through the porch into the hallway which features a grand Tasmanian Oak staircase with glass balustrade leading into the gorgeous light filled lounge room, this in turn opens into the superb kitchen and meals area with bay glimpses. Split level access to the lower ground floor with a large open dining and family area with beautiful timber lined vaulted ceilings, overlooking the rear deck and low maintenance gardens. This in turn leads to two spacious bedrooms in one wing, one of the bedrooms having ensuite access into the impressive bathroom with concrete tiles and walk in shower. The third bedroom is situated in a separate wing with access to another bathroom including underfloor heating. The grand master suite with sitting area is located on the upper level complete with private balcony, a gorgeous ensuite and a spacious walk in robe.

There is off-street parking for multiple vehicles, plus a single garage. The gardens have been landscaped with sleepers and mature native plants, there is a large shed which has been lined and has power, and a handy outdoor shower for your return from the beach. Also including ducted heating, evaporative cooling and alarm system, all you need do is jusrt enjoy this fantastic location close to the beach, cafĂŠs and shops.

For Sale

Price Contact Agent View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Jacqui Robinson M 0409 919 419 P 03 5970 7333 jacqui.robinson@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

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“Mornington’s Number 1 Most Recommended Agent!

A great agent, with the team and service to match”

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Artist impression only

Artist impression only

Artist impression only

INTRODUCING THE 'RENOIR' TOWNHOUSES Luxurious Seaside Masterpieces

Discerning buyers with an eye for style and quality will not want to miss this.

COMPLETED & READY FOR NEW OWNERS these two stunning, 3 bedroom, 2 storey townhouses are located at 7 Kooyonga Grove, Mornington.

They sit directly opposite a large park and offer a privileged coastal lifestyle opportunity with top of the range S/S Miele appliances, and just minutes to fabulous Fossil Beach and the Dava Drive shops.

Contact the Joel Hood Property Team on 5971 0300 for details.

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“The difference between a good price and a great price is a great estate agent”

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

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HASTINGS 23 Tara Drive $680,000 - $740,000 open to view By Appointment

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Low maintenance home on a 612m2 (approx.) block Four bedrooms plus large study, master bedroom with WIR & ensuite n Kitchen features walk in pantry and adjoins the dining and family areas n Outdoor entertainment area plus second lounge and rumpus room n n

CRIB POINT 361 Stony Point Road $550,000 - $600,000 open to view By Appointment n 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on (approx.) 1/4 acre block n 2 x split systems, gas heater and outdoor entertainment area n Double shed / games room n Leased until 19th June at $330 per week

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Nigel Evans| 0439 540 055

Dominic Tallon| 0408 528 857

R E D N U T C A R T N CO

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$850,000 - $880,000 open to view By Appointment n Spacious and comfortable home on a 1300sqm block n Master bedroom with WIR and ENS n Two living areas, two dining areas and two bathrooms

Matthew Challenger| 0438 773 627

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CRIB POINT 8 Peta Way $435,000 - $465,000 open to view By Appointment

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Neat 3 bedroom home with single garage Compact 304m2 (approx.) block n Open plan kitchen and living space with air-conditioning n Fenced rear courtyard, gas solar assisted hot water service

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Town water & gas - Approx 10 acres of land 6 bedrooms + study and four bathrooms Kitchen with gas cooktop & dual wall ovens A spectacular property of grand scale and size

Dominic Tallon| 0408 528 857

Dominic Tallon| 0408 528 857

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

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THE PENINSULA’S ONLY EXCLUSIVELY COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AGENT

For Sale- Mornington

Business Sale - Mornington

For Sale - Mornington

2/10 Blamey Place MORNINGTON

26 McLaren Place MORNINGTON

• Fantastic position central to Main Stret • Rare freehold opportunity in Mornington • Will return approximately $65,000pa (Based on average Mornington rentals) • Building area of 216sqm • Includes 4 x car spaces separately titled.

• To be purchased as a whole or as individual offices.

• Ideal Superannuation Investment • A-grade tenants with long leases • Net income of approx. $119,000pa • Lift Access/Balcony

FOR SALE Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

FOR SALE Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Business Sale - Mornington

Business Sale - Hastings

Mornington Bakery

Main Street Marvel

For Lease - Mornington

Opportunity Awaits

Blamey Place Office Space

• Prime location in the heart of Main Street • Approx 160sqm of retail space • Excellent street frontage • New Lease available

• Popular business with loyal clientile • Ideal opportunity to establish yourself in this location.

• Very attractive leasing package • Positioned next door to Aldi

• Located in the heart of High Street Hastings • High foot traffic close to post office, banks & newsagent • Popular café with funky décor, friendly staff & great menu • Great long term lease package

• Large open office space of approx. 216 sqm • Entry and exits off Main Street and Blamey Place • Wheel chair access, staff room, toilets & data cabling • 4 reserved car spaces assigned to the lease.

Sale Price: $60,000 fit-out only Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 Alisha Maestrale 0400 700 169

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

Sale Price: $59,950 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 Alisha Maestrale 0400 700 169

Lease Price: $5,400pcm+GST+OG Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Business Sale - Mornington

For Lease - Mornington

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Hey Hey Hey, It’s Albert Street

Conrads Restaurant

Mornington’s Premier Restaurant

Mornington Industrial

Lease Price: $5,400pcm+GST+OG Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

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

Sale Price: $310,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 Alisha Maestrale 0400 700 169

Lease Price: $1,450pcm+GST+OG Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 Alisha Maestrale 0400 700 169

•Restaurant in busy Mornington available to lease.

•Excellent long term lease package available.

•Property comes with a grease trap.

•Ample public parking opposite.

•Corner position.

For Lease – Mornington

•Priced for quick sale •Two commercial kitchens on two levels •Long term lease package •Well established business

• Great position for any bar or restaurant businesses • Attractive leasing package • Huge space with deck and bay views • Fantastic commercial Kitchen

For Lease - Mornington

5 LEASED - 3 REMANING Call Us Now, As These Spaces Won’t Last Long

Lease Price: From $195 per week Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 Alisha Maestrale 0400 700 169

OFFICES FOR LEASE (Mornington unless specified) 1/26 McLaren Place

From $185pw+GST inc OG $5,400pcm + OG

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2/10 Blamey Place - 216sqm

Mornington Park Fish and Chips

Prime Main Street Position

• Prime Retail Position • Long Term Lease Package • In excess of 200sqm • Ready to Occupy

• Great opportunity to secure fantastic family business • Steady takings, profitable business • Attractive lease • 4BR residence above the shop included in the lease

Lease Price: $5,500pcm + GST + OGS Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 Alisha Maestrale 0400 700 169

For Lease - Rosebud

Properties For Lease

Business Sale - Mornington

SUITES ON McLAREN • Small office spaces overlooking Mornington Centro • Outgoings and WiFi included • Lift Access / Kitchen and bathroom facilities

• 120 sqm factory with mezzanine • 3 large offices and kitchen area • Parking, air-conditioning • Available Feb 2018

Sale Price: $120,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 Alisha Maestrale 0400 700 169

For Sale - Mornington Peninsula

Business Sale - Tyabb

212 Karingal Dr Frankston - 19sqm

$1,100pcm+GST+OG

6/356 Main Street - 105sqm

$2,950pcm+GST+OG

11 Railway Grove – Varying sizes

Price On Application

4/15 Carbine Way - From 12sqm Suite 2, Level 3/28 Main Street -14sqm

From $750pcm+GST $1,300pcm+GST+SF

FACTORIES FOR LEASE (Mornington unless specified) 16 Peacock Rd Somerville – 200sqm

$1,584pcm+GST+OG

16 Peacock Rd Somerville – 250sqm

$1,980pcm+GST+OG

6/27 Progress Street – 120sqm

LEASED

2/6 Jennings Court, Rosebud - 400sqm

$2,500pcm+GST+OG

10 Thamer Street Rosebud – 300sqm

$2,500pcm+GST+OG

132 Browns Road Boneo – 260sqm

$1,517pcm+GST+OG

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When Location Matters

Ideal Freehold Investment

Healthy Body – Healthy Mind

• 300sqm factory with high clearance • Street frontage opposite Bunnings for great exposure • Kitchen and Bathroom amenities with shower • Private driveways with car parking

• A1 tenant with long lease • Recent upgrade of all equipment on site • Currently leased as successful carwash • Excellent long term investment

• High Exposure with main road frontage • Health food Café • Yoga studio at rear of premises • Brand new fitout with great lease package

Lease Price: $2,500pcm+GST+OG Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 Alisha Maestrale 0400 700 169

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Sale Price: $699,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 Alisha Maestrale 0400 700 169

Sale Price: $85,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

www.kevinwrightre.com.au

Main Street - 210sqm

$5,500pcm+GST+OG

68-74 Ocean Beach Road Sorrento - 72sqm

$2,700pcm+GST+OG

1E Albert Street – 102sqm

$5,100pcm+GST+OG

118 Main Street - 575sqm

Price on Application

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

$480pcm+GST

MISCELLANEOUS: Mornington Golf Club – 200sqm

$5,000pcm+GST+OG

Contact: Office on 5977 2255

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#wearewesternport The Pearl of the Peninsula Proudly Sponsored by the Western Port Chamber of Commerce and Traders

*If you would like your business profiled in an up coming issue, contact Natalie at Petersen’s Bookstore 5979 8233

Christmas shop window winners Westernport Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. hosted the best Christmas Shop Window Display with five categories all winning $200 each, plus a winner’s certificate. The 51 participants were judged on Monday 18th December 2017.

Gayle’s Jewellery Gifts & Homewares Category: Traditional Display Trader: Gayle Patterson Congratulations on your win Gayle, your display looks truly fantastic just like a winter wonderland, what was your inspiration?

I didn’t have any plans it just fell together really, with inspiration from what I had in the shop to use. Thank you very much WCCI for my Certificate plus $200.00 I feel honoured winning my category.

Gayle’s Jewellery Gifts & Homewares: 58 High Street Hastings

M-Mart Category: Australiana Display Trader: Helen, Cassie and Ailsa The Team at M-Mart created two window displays of Australiana themed Christmas with the humour to match. The inspired thong tree topped off with a hat and hidden koala bears left you looking for more surprises. What was your Inspiration Cassie?

We looked at the options and decided to do an Australiana display as we have a lot of Australian stock, lots of koalas, thongs on the Christmas tree, T shirt line, a flag and lots of Aussie themed stock, It is a real Aussie display. Thank you Chamber for the $200 and the certificate we will hang it proudly in the shop.

M-Mart: 81 High Street Hastings

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Category: Creative Display Trader: Michelle Nicholson and her team of volunteers

Congratulations on your win with two windows beautifully and tastefully designed by the team, including the themed Christmas Tree Dress, which was truly creatively inspired by the magic of Christmas. We are absolutely rapt to win, we will be able to put this money to good use, we have a lot of hard workers who are volunteers and we don’t have a lot of money to give them because everything goes to charity. I will be able to perhaps put this money toward taking the team out for Christmas dinner and the rest back to the SALVOS store. Thank you so much to the Westernport Chamber of Commerce for this wonderful opportunity.

The SALVO’s Store: 21 High Street Hastings

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Category: Contemporary Modern Display Trader: Leonie Worrall and team Congratulations on your win what was your inspiration for this beautiful creative piece??

I’m a bit of a scavenger and like re-using natural things and that’s how it came about. I collected the wood and told the Hastings men’s shed what I had in mind, and they created it and put it together for me. So this is a win for them as much as for us as I do believe they are actually making them to sell now as well which is fantastic. I would like to give a big thank you to Westernport Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc for the $200 and certificate which will be proudly displayed and my team will be really happy with their win. And thank you to Westernport Hastings Men’s shed too!

Stockdale & Leggo: 69 High Street Hastings

Petersen’s Book Store Category: Lighting Display Trader: Natalie and team Natalie & her team at Petersen’s Book Store created the most striking beautiful lighting displays throughout the store not just in the window, with enough bling to attract Santa’s attention in the night sky. Congratulations on your win, what was the inspiration Natalie?

The team came up with some really good ideas, so we all got together and put the plan into action. The $200.00 prize money will be put to good use feeding the ever expanding family, and our certificate will be proudly displayed for all to view. Thank you very much to the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc.

Petersen’s Book Store: 103 High Street Hastings

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LETTERS

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

In the frame: Artist Craig Davy and examples of his works. Pictures: Supplied

Artist paints his way to Higher Ground ARTIST Craig Davy is holding a solo exhibition, Higher Ground, at Red Hill early next month. The full time artist of seven years has won more than 100 awards and is said to be highly regarded as a self-taught artist. His oil paintings depict the Mornington Peninsula and capture its essence and beauty: whether it be a rough seascape with rolling sand dunes or the vast landscape with distant views and billowing clouds.

His modern impressionism-style showcases the peninsula in all its glory, capturing the light, mood and essence of the early morning, daytime or evening moonrise.

The exhibition is at Peninsula Galleries, 1175 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Red Hill, call 5989 2203. It will run Saturday 6 January until Sunday 28 January.

For an invitation to the opening night call Rebecca, 5989 2203.

Please explain tourism benefits and income Do other Mornington Peninsula residents get tired of being told how much we benefit from tourism and visitors and how we have to “suck it up” because of the money they bring? Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is particularly guilty of singing the praises of the tourist dollar.

After Schoolies week(s), the 25 metre versus 50 metre pool fiasco and learning about the extent of foreign investment in the peninsula, this resident refuses to “suck it up”.

To find just how much we actually benefit from the tourist dollar, I have asked council the following questions: 1. What total revenue does the council derive directly from tourism? And what percentage is that of the total tourist dollar spent on the peninsula?

2. How does the council derive its tourist revenue?

3. What percentage of the total council tourist revenue goes back into maintaining and repairing tourist amenities (such as foreshore waste pickups, graffiti removal, repair of damaged amenities and extra security)?

4. What examples of amenities demonstrate how the tourist dollar is benefitting ratepayers and residents of the Nepean ward?

5. What percentage of tourist income, overall, stays in the peninsula? What percentage goes elsewhere in Victoria or Australia? What percentage goes overseas?

6. What percentage of the peninsula hospitality workforce has permanent full-time or part-time employment?

Mechelle Cheers, Rye

Parking chaos Woolworths 10am Christmas Eve. No [parking] spots outside for two blocks. Risked it, went in, four lanes all choked, the decision to abandon (drive through) but blocked behind and the car in front was not moving, waiting for another in a lane to exit, but the exit car driver is on the eau de cologne? Can’t the fellow see that?

Stuck until, on my right, a handicap spot, leaving. Right blinker on. Do I honk driver in

front (typical, in a Kia, no surprise) and risk road rage? I risked it, my loud voice and his bald head in my favour in case of trouble; but for safety a light genteel honk.

Phew, brainless moved, some 12 inches, just enough; slid in. Staggered out to emphasise my handicap status. Only wanted bread and milk (and a kiss from Sue-Ellen). Home safe. The Rye chaos had begun.

Cliff Ellen, Rye

Thanks for care Our much loved son Tim passed away on the 14 December 2017, after a courageous battle for the past two years with abdominal cancer.

He attended Rosebud Hospital for his initial chemotherapy and then Peter Mac Callum Cancer Centre.

This was followed with subsequent visits back to Rosebud Hospital for treatment, which was tendered with utmost dedication, love and care by the excellent doctors and nursing staff.

Tim was finally admitted to the hospital emergency department and then Walker Ward on the 12 December, and we would like to convey our sincere thanks to Dr Meredith and Dr Curtin and their wonderful nursing staff for their love and support shown to Tim in the last moments of his life.

Congratulations Rosebud Hospital and all within this marvellous facility that we are so blessed to have.

Our heartfelt appreciation also goes to all the wonderful medical staff at Peter Mac Callum Cancer Centre for their care to Tim “.

Teresa and John O’Hanlon, Capel Sound

shows men as perpetrators and ignores the issue of male suicide.

That men commit suicide after a relationship breakdown is a tragedy. But it is not helpful to blame women for the plight of men..

The devastating facts are: One in three women will experience domestic violence in their life time.

On average, one woman a week is killed in Australia by a current or former partner.

One in four Australian women have experienced physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner.

Eight out of 10 women aged 18 to 24 were harassed on the street in the past year.

Mr Nichol says that men experience violence from women. This needs to viewed in context.

Men’s violence towards women is about being in control or maintaining control over their partners. Women’s violence is nearly always about being powerless in a situation where men misuse their power. Women are five times more likely than men to require medical attention as a result of intimate partner violence and five times more likely to report fearing for their lives.

Ninety-five per cent of all victims of violence, male and female, report a male perpetrator.

Brian A Mitchleson falsely implies that “Indiscretions of a sexual nature” are fabrications or exaggerations and only occur to the rich and famous.

Mr Mitchleson trivialises the devastating effects of sexual abuse and harassment of women.

His reference to women as “creatures” may explain where his flawed views originate.

Men seeking confidential help can contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or www.ntv.org.au Geoff Selby, Moorooduc

We’re all equal Heather Forbes- McKeon (“Times have changed” Letters 19/12/17) responds to my previous letter (“Paying the price” 12/12/17) by reckoning that I have woken from a “carnal, beast-like slumber” and suggests that I treat women as “objects for my pleasure”. What an incredible ugly, fiction as a response to my letter.

I was merely trying to illustrate the fact that

women are also sexual predators and harassers, but no man has ever taken it to court. Aren’t we all equals?

There were no ugly women in my day, they were all beautiful, some exceedingly so, some very plain but still lovely on the inside. All attractive, all deserving of a compliment or a request to “see you later”.

Sure there were sleazebags on both sides but I’m talking in general.

What today’s liberated, “new culture”, vinegar women cannot understand is that nature created women to be extremely attractive to men and (somewhat) vice versa, and that’s how you got to be born, silly girl.

Apparently in this culture, it’s bad to be good, abnormal to be normal, and a man can be destroyed by unsubstantiated allegations from 20 or more years ago.

Fortunately, there are still a lot of beautiful people around, albeit some of us are just slightly imperfect.

Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington

Show compassion The issue of how Australia is treating refugees in detention is more akin to a story I read as a young adult called “Devil’s Island “. A penal exile for criminals, this island was a place of no return.

With no hope or humanity, cruelty dominated.

To escape was well nigh impossible; many tried but none succeeded.

Until someone in authority saw through all the horror and decided a reform might alter the desperation.

Surely the Australian government can see that the whole world is facing the problem of desperate people.

Children being born on Nauru and in other detention centres are stateless. Let us show some care and compassion.

The security force has stopped boats. Publicity is withheld. In all our local rallies on the fate of children in detention the public concern is very strong. Bring them here now.

Make it real in a Christ-like way.

Patricia Rayner, Grandmothers Against Children in Detention Southern Peninsula

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Missing the point Tony Nicholl “Not only men” and Brian A Mitchelson “Paying the price” (Letters 12/12/17) demonstrate a complete misunderstanding of family violence, of sexual abuse and its affects on women and families.

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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

Refurbishment completed!

In November 2016, St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital commenced their $9.7 million refurbishment.

After 12 months, they are pleased to announce they have now completed all major renovations, with only some minor works remaining. New external signage will be also be completed in the next month.

Many milestones have been achieved: • Refurbishment of 46 rooms and ensuites, including building 4 entirely new patients rooms • Increased single room capacity • New spaces on ground floor include: extended foyer with airlock entry, new Chapel, Multipurpose room and Café • Improved spaces on first level include Occupational Therapy (OT) ADL Kitchen, OT gym and upgraded pharmacy.

• Ambulance entrance has relocated to a new undercover area at rear of hospital, to improve traffic flow and ease of patient entry.

• Many behind the scenes mechanical and services include a new 17 tonne generator, upgraded airconditioning and plumbing.

Chief Executive Officer / Director of Nursing, Sally Faulkner, said the most critical component of the refurbishment was to increase the number of single rooms at their hospital to better support patients through their recovery.

“We have converted our three and four bed rooms to two bed rooms and refurbished all bathrooms. Providing our patients with greater comfort and privacy was our ultimate goal,” Sally said.

For a rehabilitation hospital, access is incredibly important and new front and rear entrances to the hospital will make it easier for patients as well as vehicles that transport patients after surgery or injury.

“Whilst this was a comprehensive and detailed refurbishment, it occurred in stages to minimise the impact on our inpatient and outpatient services.

There was a buzz of excitement as each stage finished and we are so pleased with the result”.

“Living through a refurbishment is never easy with disruption and changes. We are very thankful to our patients and families for their understanding as we have undertaken this essential work. Our caregivers and contractors efforts to ‘keep calm and carry on’ during the refurbishment works whilst supporting our patients and families during this time has been wonderful.” Sally said 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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Our specialist programs include: Cardiac Chronic Pain Management Diabetes Management Falls and Balance General Rehabilitation (Reconditioning) after an accident, illness, injury or surgery Medical Intervention Program (GEM style program) Neurology Oncology Orthopaedic Movement Disorder programs - ie.Parkinson’s Pre-op rehabilitation (preparing for surgery) Pulmonary Reconditioning Stroke Driving assessments by a qualified Occupational Therapy Driving Assessor

Simply ask your GP or Specialist for a referral to our hospital 255-265 Cranbourne Road, Frankston Telephone: 03 9788 3333 Email: info.frankstonrehab@sjog.org.au Hospitality I Compassion I Respect I Justice I Excellence PAGE 28

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Escaped detainee found in Frankston Compiled by Brodie Cowburn DURING the early hours of Wednesday morning (Boxing Day) 4 boys, who were amongst the lads detained at the training farm on Tortoise Head Island, escaped to the mainland.

One lad swam out to a boat which was anchored some hundreds of yards from the shore. He then picked up his companions and they sailed to Stony Point, a distance of five miles.

One of the lads William Hennessy, aged 16 years made his way as far as Frankston where he was promptly arrested, as the police had been warned of the boy’s escape.

So far the other boys have not been traced. *** LIEUTENANT L. P Little, 27th Battalion, A.I.F, is reported to have won the Military Cross.

He is the son of Mr David Little.

Shire engineer, of Werribee, and nephew of Mrs C Maxwell, of Frankston. *** SERGEANT Horace Picking, nephew of Mr R. T. Picking, has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery on the field.

He is now lying in hospital, wounded and suffering from the effects of gas. *** FORCIBLE language is used by Gunner H. S Smith, who is serving in France, in referring to strikers in Australia. He regards them as worse than cowards. ***

DOUGLAS Picking, only son of Mr and Mrs R. T Picking of “Mydugra” Glen Huntly and “’Dindorbonda, Frankston, has enlisted for active service abroad. *** MARK Reginald Peters, for being drunk in charge of a horse and cart in Bay Street on 22nd December was fined 5s or 12 hours imprisonment. *** A BOAT house at Seaford, belonging to Mr Charles Hunter, Middle Park, was broken into on Christmas evening and a quantity of fishing tackle stolen.

A telephone message was sent to the Frankston police at about 8pm.

Constable Ryan arrived at Seaford by train and arrested on suspicion three young men who had boarded the train at Seaford.

The suspects were searched by the Constable and the stolen property was found in their possession. *** A SUCCESFUL reunion of Roman Catholics was held at Frankston on Boxing Day and attracted from all parts of Melbourne and Suburbs a crowd of between 30,000 and 40,000 people.

Fifteen special trains, in addition to the usual augmented holiday service were run from Flinders Street to Frankston and they were all uncomfortably overcrowded.

One of the trains as it passed through Chelsea was pelted with eggs. *** NOTICE TO READERS.

THERE is no doubt that many events in the outlying districts are unrecorded. We will be pleased if readers will furnish us with the details of any occurrence of public interest for publication in THE STANDARD. The aim of the proprietors of the ‘Standard’ is to do all in their power to foster the continual material welfare of the district—but naturally the more liberally we are supported the better paper we can produce, and the greater will be our opportunity to cater as an enterprising journal for the news wants of the community. *** THROUGH the energy of some of the ladies of Langwarrin the sum of £5 was collected and spent in the purchase of gifts to fill 40 bags which were distributed amongst the invalids at the Camp on Thursday. *** T. R. B. MORTON & Son report having sold, per J. L. Parkes, one of their auctioneers, Mr John Boyds property with residence in Norman S. Flinders, for £600 cash. *** FOR many years past Frankston Park has been a rendezvous for some of the best athletes in the State assembling on New Year’s Day to try conclusions in running, cycling and woodcutting, and the committee has always put down with a strong hand anything they observed in the way of crook performances.

Not withstanding the many adverse influences that existed this year towards having a successful

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meeting, the sports were carried out most successfully, thus showing that the public retain their confidence in having a pleasant outing and a good day’s amusement.

Mr Bendixsen, the promoter, and his energetic committee, are to be heartily congratulated on the success of the first Henley on Kannanook Creek.

The boats left the starting point at 4.30 and hundreds of spectators witnessed a most picturesque sight as they came down the creek.

High artistic taste was displayed, and to judge which was the best decorated boat was a very hard matter to decide.

The voting board was the centre of attraction and money was paid freely for votes. *** TOOT YOUR OWN HORN A HEN is not supposed to have much common sense or tact, she every time she lays at egg she cackles forth the fact. A rooster hasn’t got a lot of intellect to show, but none the less most roosters have enough good sense to crow.

The mule the most despised of beasts has a persistent way of letting people know he’s around by his insistent bray.

The busy little bees they buzz, bulls bellow and cows moo, and doves and pigeons coo.

The peacock spreads his tail and squawks; pigs squeal and robins sing, and even serpents know enough to hiss before they sting.

But man, the greatest masterpiece that Nature could devise, will

often stop and hesitate before he’ll advertise. *** A VERY pleasant after noon was spent at the Langwarrin Camp, sports on Boxing Day. The programme of 23 events was most interesting and was thoroughly enjoyed by visitors as well as the men in camp Mrs Deane, President of the Frankston Red Cross society, presented the prizes. The prizes had all been purchased with the money obtained by the Frankston Red Cross society and the Wattle Club The following is the winner of each event: THROWING THE CRICKET BALL: 1, Tarrant, 2, Adams INTERSATE RELAY RACE: 1, Victoria, 2, Western Australia ONE MILE WALK: 1, Lewis, and Nunn (dead heat) SACK RACE: 1. McGregor 2, Lane; NOVELTY BAND RACE: 1, Bartholomew W, Walsh WHEELBARROW RACE: 1, Dorney and Mason, 2, McGregor and Franklin HORSEBACK PILLOW FIGHT: 1, Gunther, 2, Adams CATCHING THE GREASY PIG: 1, McGregor. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 5 January 1918

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A Not So Close Shave

By Stuart McCullough ENOUGH was enough. I’d let it do as it pleased for far too long and the time had come to take tough and decisive action. For several weeks I’d allowed my facial follicles complete freedom and, in that time, they’d made the most of the opportunity. In a surprisingly short amount of time, my beard had gone totally free-range. The end result was not so much a cultivated piece of man-scaping as it was the unkempt backyard of an abandoned rental property after the tenants have long since scarpered. It was messy and made me look like a castaway.

The time had come for a serious bit of trimming.

The first crucial step in a successful beard trim is to charge the trimmer.

This requires finding the charging dock, placing the shaver on said charging dock and remembering to turn the electricity on. It sounds surprisingly simple, but you’d be amazed how often I have succeeded in fouling up one if not several of these steps.

There’s nothing worse that a flat battery mid-trim. Bitter experience had taught me that having the trimmer konk out mid-trim results in the blades taking my beard in the kind of vice-like death-grip that only the Jaws of Life can release. It was mistake I was determined not to make. Again.

There was little room for error.

The need to trim had been prompted by an important meeting; the type of meeting where looking like a derelict could well be a disadvantage.

It was essential that I make myself as presentable as the raw materials

would permit. Perhaps foolishly, I waited until the last possible minute before attending to my man-scaping needs. With the benefit of hindsight, I appreciate that this was an act of pure facial follicle folly. Indeed, I was not so much tempting fate as I was taunting it, baring my metaphorical buttocks and daring it to do its worst.

With the battery charged, things

started well. Facial hair tumbled into the sink in huge clumps. In moments, I would be transformed from looking like Grizzly Adams’ stunt double to sporting the kind of stubble that would make Don Johnson weep with envy. I’d be out the door in no time, ready to prepare for my big meeting.

And then, at exactly the half way mark, the trimmer stopped working.

To be precise, it was still making a sound, but was not longer trimming anything.

To have a bushy beard is one thing.

To have designer stubble is another.

But to half exactly half of each is nothing short of catastrophic. The difference between the two sides of my face was so pronounced that I looked like a human Neenish hair tart. I’ll admit I started to panic. Did I have time to shave it all off? Could I sit through a meeting with my head turned to one side the whole time? Or, alternatively, should I rest my head in my palms and hope that no one thought it was weird, even when I was speaking? So many options, so little time.

As is so often the case when disaster of the mechanical variety strikes in our house, I decided the best course of action was to panic. Which involved waking up my wife and asking her to help. This, of course, required her to overcome the waves of convulsive laughter she experienced upon catching sight of my fifty-fifty face.

Producing a screwdriver, she pulled the thing apart. This, of course, took me even further away from being ready for work. She then prodded, poked and scraped, before asking me when I’d last oiled it. Luckily, I knew exactly when I’d last oiled the trimmer because the last time I’d done it was… never. Sure, the instructions said it should be oiled on a regular basis and I’d been using that thing for at least six years without a second thought. Some might call such conduct reckless. I, however, like to think of myself as an optimist. I have great

faith in machinery. Perhaps more than it deserves.

It’s not the first time I’ve done this.

I remember being at University and complaining to my brother that my electric shaver had packed it in. He then asked how long it’d been since I’d last emptied it. Until that moment, I had no idea that emptying your electric shaver was, in fact, a thing.

The poor mite had simply choked on stubble until it could take no more.

Goodness knows where I thought all the hair ended up. Presumably taken by the shaving fairies.

Having applied oil before putting the screws back in, things took a turn for the better when I flicked the switch and it sounded like its old self.

As I raised the trimmer to my face, hair rained down once more. I was saved. Within minutes I was wholly transformed. I no longer looked like a roadie for Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs but like someone who, by rights, should be attending a very important meeting.

I’ve no idea why it is that I leave these things to the last minute. Or why it is that I think that I can ignore the need for routine maintenance, despite my previous experiences. I vow to be better. From this day on I will either learn to follow instructions or, alternatively, never trim my beard again. You’ll know which way I’ve gone next time we run into each other.

Until then, if you see someone in the distance who looks like he should be a member of ZZ Top, please look the other way. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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8 DECEMBER – 18 FEBRUARY At Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

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COAST: THE ARTISTS’ RETREAT CAPE SCHANCK TO POINT NEPEAN

• FREE INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY Add a sea creature to the rockpool during the exhibition

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FOR over 200 years, the Mornington Peninsula has been a muse and haven for artists. Attracting a stellar roll call of some of the most recognisable names in Australian art, the wild and rugged coast has inspired works from artists such as Eugene von Guérard, Nicholas Chevalier, Louis Buvelot, Violet Teague, John Perceval and Albert Tucker.

This ambitious exhibition brings together masterpieces from these iconic artists as the basis of an extended conversation, considering our relationship to the coast, to the Australian landscape and our environment. Newly commissioned works from GW Bot, Megan Cope, Raafat Ishak, Euan Macleod and Kerrie Poliness tackle contemporary questions of our connection to landscape. These commissions, the result of a recently established artists in residence program at Police Point in Portsea, consider the beauty

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Visitors are invited to add a sea creature to the rock pool in the interactive activity area.

Also on display over summer is Glass: Art Design Architecture, a JamFactory touring exhibition showcasing 23 outstanding projects by contemporary Australian artists, designers and architects.

Visitors can enjoy free guided tours on Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm, curator talks are run on 16 and 27 January, there are also school holiday workshops, artist talks and excursions and a one-day artist camp at Police Point for creatives, guided by artist David Hugh Thomas.

Visit the MPRG website to find out more about the exhibitions and special events and to listen to podcasts and artist videos mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au

For over 200 years, the Mornington Peninsula has been a muse and haven for artists. Coast features works by Eugene von Guérard, Nicholas Chevalier, Louis Buvelot, Violet Teague, John Perceval and Albert Tucker alongside contemporary artists GW Bot, Megan Cope, Raafat Ishak, Euan Macleod and Kerrie Poliness.

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By Craig MacKenzie SKYE United completed the first signing coup of 2018 when it convinced scoring legend Caleb Nicholes to come out of retirement and join the State 3 South-East promotion candidate.

Nicholes, 35, had three stints with Langwarrin having first joined the club in 1999.

He has also played with Fitzroy City, Frankston Pines, East Richmond and Springvale White Eagles and scored 192 goals for Langy.

Nicholes made 249 league appearances for the Lawton Park outfit and won an unprecedented 10 club Golden Boot awards.

He retired after playing in last year’s State 1 South-East championship side and scored in the last game of the season.

He is a senior pastor at Southern Lights church which is close to Skye United’s headquarters at Skye Recreational Reserve.

“I’m mates with (Skye coach) Billy (Armour) and full credit to him for doing a lot of convincing,” said Nicholes.

“I don’t know how many games I’ll play, maybe 10, maybe 15 or so, but we’ll just take it week by week and see if we can squeeze a few more games out of these legs.

“My standard has always been a goal a game and that’s what I’ll aim for.

“I don’t really know a lot about Skye but I’ve been told it’s like a mini Langy and that they’ve got a good culture down there and that’s important.

“It sounds like they have good people there who want to build the club up and I’m hoping that a bit of experience can help them get promoted.

“It’ll be good to have a few derbies against Strikers and Seaford.

“I haven’t played against those sides for years and I’m really looking forward to it.”

Skye is buzzing with the news and the club has high expectations of the impact Nicholes can make.

“Caleb’s impact will be huge,” said Armour.

“His experience and his knowledge of the game will have a big impact on our players and it will make the rest of the peninsula sit up and take notice.

“He’ll be a good drawcard for other players knowing that a player of his calibre has decided to join us.”

Armour has lost Wumjock Jock, Dan Utting and English import Jacob Scotte-Hatherly from last year’s squad and aims to sign another four or five players.

“We didn’t have enough depth last year and we need to address that.”

The cagy Armour was unusually forthright when asked about his aims in 2018.

“We want to get promoted. That’s our number

Star recruit: Vice-president Stuart Lawrence (left) and senior coach Billy Armour flank new Skye United signing Caleb Nicholes. Picture: Gemma Sliz

one priority.

“After the disappointment of that last game (in 2017) half the squad was ready to go again.

They knew how much it hurt to just miss out and they don’t need me to tell them what the aim is this year.

“They’re an ambitious group and they want to go one step further.”

So far Armour has retained Mark O’Connor, Daniel Attard, Marcus Collier, Jason Nowakowski, Johnny Andrinopoulos and Jonathan Crook.

New NPL2 side Langwarrin will play an intraclub match at Lawton Park on Saturday 13 January at 10am.

Other pre-season games are against Heidelberg United at Lawton Park on Saturday 20 January at 10am (under-20s) and 12 noon (seniors), Green Gully at Green Gully Reserve on Tuesday 23 January at 7.30pm and a seniors’ intraclub match at Lawton Reserve on Monday 29 January at 6.30pm.

Frankston Pines and new playing assistant coach Ben Caffrey get their 2018 pre-season underway this week on the training track and the Monterey Reserve outfit will have its first hitout at home on Saturday 20 January against Skye United with the reserves kicking off at 1pm and the seniors at 3pm.

Pines host Geelong Rangers (seniors only) on Saturday 10 February at 3pm and are at home again on Saturday 17 February (seniors and reserves) against East Brighton at 1pm and 3pm.

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Pines seniors and reserves are away to Casey Comets on Saturday 17 March (kick-off times to be confirmed).

Peninsula Strikers aim to bounce straight back following last year’s relegation from State 2 South-East and English imports Oscar Marsden and Ryan Thompson are due to arrive in Australia this week.

Forwards Thompson and Marsden played with Brigg Town in England’s Northern Counties East League Division One. Although Thompson is only 21 he is the longest serving player in Brigg Town’s senior squad and in 2015/16 was the manager’s player of the year and the players’ player of the year.

Marsden is 20 and his previous clubs are North Cave, Sculcoates Amateurs and Pocklington Town.

Marsden’s brother lives in Sydney and both players will stay there for a few days before heading to Melbourne.

There has been a change in Striker’s coaching set-up with reserves coach Jamie Paterson becoming assistant to senior coach Andy O’Dell.

Graham Watson is now in charge of the reserves assisted by his son John.

Initially new signing Aron Wilford was appointed as playing assistant to O’Dell but work commitments have forced the big central defender to concentrate on playing duties.

Strikers will play Doncaster Rovers (seniors and reserves) at Centenary Park on Saturday

17 February (kick-off times to be confirmed), Mornington (seniors only) at Centenary Park on Tuesday 20 February at 7pm, Heatherton United (seniors and reserves) at Centenary Park on Saturday 24 February (KO TBC) and Elwood (seniors and reserves) at Centenary Park on Saturday 3 March at 1pm and 3pm.

Meanwhile State 4 South club Baxter faces a huge task in replacing veteran striker Mark Pagliarulo who has been appointed under-15 head coach at Italian-backed NPL heavyweight Bulleen.

Pagliarulo was first approached by Alien Fitness founder John Maisano at his Rosebud gym in December and a few days later he was appointed to the Bulleen role by the club’s technical director Harry Bingham.

“I’m officially retired now,” said Pagliarulo.

“I’ll be doing three sessions a week at Bulleen on top of playing games so I’m going to put everything into the coaching side of things.

“It’s lucky for me to get this opportunity so high up so I had to take it.

“I’m sad to be leaving Baxter though because what they did for me and my family was massive and I can’t thank them enough.”

While Baxter gaffer Francis Beck sifts through a number of possibilities to replace Pags up front the saga surrounding the naming of a senior coach and confirmation of a home ground for State 4 South rival Rosebud Heart drags on.

The club already faces a mass player exodus and the longer it dithers in signing a coach the less likely it is to retain the handful of players who remain from last year’s senior squad.

State 5 South club Somerville Eagles look set for a major senior squad revamp under new player-coach and former Heart favourite David Greening.

Likely newcomers include central midfielder Mick Clark from Elwood City, winger Kaddison English from Rosebud Heart, right back Jack McKenna from Langwarrin and central defenders Lachlan Davie from Diamond Valley United and Scott Laverty from Surfside Waves.

Midfielder Bjorn Kutschera has recovered from the broken foot suffered in round five last season while Harry Van Staveren, top scorer in the club’s Bayside League squad last season is now available for the State 5 South squad.

The seniors and reserves will take on Bayswater Strikers at Somerville Secondary College on Sunday 4 February, Sandringham at Somerville Secondary College on Saturday 10 February, Croydon City Arrows at Dorset Recreation Reserve on Saturday 3 March, and Mount Lilydale Old Collegians at Somerville Secondary College on Saturday 10 March.

All kick-off times will be confirmed closer to the match dates. Check the club’s facebook page.

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