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Paraglider crashes near pier A MAN in his 30s was taken to Frankston Hospital with back injuries on Saturday afternoon (5 October) after his paraglider spiralled and then crashed into the ground at Flinders. It is understood the man was holidaying in Australia from the United States and was making one of his first flights in this country. Emergency crews took about two hours to rescue the man from bushes at the base of a cliff near Flinders pier. The man reportedly took off from the car park above the pier before crashing at about 2.30pm.

EMERGENCY rescue workers carry the injured man up to the car park overlooking the pier at Flinders on Saturday (main) and (inset) paragliders take flight from carpetted take-off spot on the cliffs near Flinders golf course. Pictures: Gary Sissons

Support hailed for Better Buses campaign Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au

Making connections: Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor David Gill, Public Transport Minister Melissa Horne and shire CEO David Baker. Picture: Supplied

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire is putting buses ahead of trains in its efforts to improve public transport on the peninsula. While politicians and lobby groups continue to talk up the benefits of electrifying the rail line from Frankston to Baxter and beyond, the shire’s Better Buses campaign is aiming for a more realistic outcome, at least in the short term. The mayor Cr David Gill said although he and CEO John Baker had had “an extremely productive meeting” with Public Transport Minister Melissa Horne, “the harsh reality is that the shire is not getting its fair share of public transport funding from past and current state governments, and I want this inequality to stop now”.

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In the four weeks since the 26 August launch of its campaign for more frequent and passenger-friendly bus routes throughout the peninsula, the shire attracted tens of thousands of people to its online presence. It says there have been 37,000 people “engaged with the campaign content on Facebook”; 31,000 people have watched online videos (mornpen.vic.gov.au/betterbuses); and, 714 people have accepted the invitation write their stories on the Better Buses postcards. Thirty postcard boxes have been placed around the shire, including Rosebud Hospital, Peninsula Grange Retirement Village, public libraries at Hastings, Mornington, Rosebud and Somerville, Dromana Secondary College, Rye Hotel, Bunnings at Hastings and Mornington and Pelican Park recreation centres.

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The says the feedback has allowed it to “understand attitudes, opinions and concerns of the peninsula community regarding the bus network”. The mayor Cr David Gill said the feedback “shows desperate residents are coming out in force to pick up a postcard and tell us why the peninsula needs better bus services”. Cr Gill described how a mother at Somerville was shocked “that she and her children need to catch two buses to get from Somerville to Mornington”. A Shoreham woman used a postcard to complain about “zero public transport”, while another woman, from Mt Eliza, said better public transport would help ensure peninsula residents were not isolated. To comment on the Better Buses campaign go to mornpen.vic.gov.au/betterbuses.

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Creativity is par for U3A’s course THE creative results of from attending courses at Hastings U3A were on show at the “university’s” Community Art and Craft Show. Held in the Hastings Community Hall over two days, the show gave members of the public a chance to find out more about the activities and courses run by Hastings U3A (university of the third age). The name U3A derives from the number three signifying a lifetime of three segments: childhood independence; employment, parental responsibility; and the third age of being over 45 and retired or semi-retired. The not-for-profit organisation provide opportunities for its members to share knowledge and skills. Courses and activities are based on an annual membership fee. There are cultural, social and physical activities, with no ability limits, no exams and no certificates. Tutors, leaders and office bearers provide their services free. Courses and activities include table tennis, angling, book club, walking group, computer courses, acrylic and watercolour art groups, French and German language courses, gourmet and lunch society groups. Anyone paying their 2020 membership this month (October) will get up to three months free 2019 membership. Details of courses and activities at www.hastingsu3a.org.au or call into the U3A office, 13 Teal Court, Hastings 10am-1pm Monday and Tuesday 1-4pm Thursdays.

Creativity: Janis Taber shows some of her creations at this month’s two-day art and craft show run by Hastings U3A. Picture: Yanni

Better deal call for ‘small business’ Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire is being urged to be a “small business friendly council” by joining 18 municipalities that have signed a charter with the Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC). Agreeing to sign the charter and would see the shire partner with the VSBC to “provide small businesses with the support they need to run their businesses”. The suggestion for the shire to sign up comes from the business-backed Committee for Mornington Peninsula (C4MP), which is lobbying for the shire to be recognised by governments as “regional” rather than “metropolitan” (“Call to reclassify peninsula” The

News 5/8/19). "Small businesses are the heartbeat of the peninsula economy and deserve the support of the local council in their work providing jobs, services and a crucial economic contribution to our community," C4MP president Bruce Billson said. The former MP for Dunkley and federal small business minister, said signing the charter would commit the shire to “create a more positive and encouraging enterprise environment for local businesses”. "Committing to becoming a small business friendly council and carrying through on the expectations this creates will be an important statement that the shire understands, values and respects the positive and vital contribution of the business community to the wellbeing of the region and local resi-

dents", Mr Billson said. Municipalities to have already signed the charter include Frankston, Casey and Kingston. Signing the charter, will see the shire pledge to: n Pay small businesses within 30 days; n Support local businesses in managing the impacts of infrastructure projects; n Streamline the approval process when starting a business; and n Help set up and support local business networks. Mr Billson said there would “no direct cost” for the shire, although there was “an expectation” the council would show “genuine respect and support for small businesses”. Ways for councils to reduce the impact of infrastructure works on businesses included ensuring access is maintained and “promotional activities

to keep customers coming to disrupted areas, publicity support that businesses are still operating despite the works and street festivals and prizes to bring people back after works have concluded”. Regarding streamlining approvals, Mr Billson said he had heard of councils having “single-entry point/onestop shop processes and application facilitation”. “Councils presenting clear parameters that, when met, mean a permit or approval is not required and ‘tell us once’ processes where a business provides one set of documents and the council navigates its own various departments and multiple approval channels,” he said. “C4MP is the only organisation of its kind that we are aware of that receives no support whatsoever from the council.”

“Other more favoured organisations do attract council funding, but support can come in the form of being interested in our members’ views, meaningful consultation, an office space or partnering of projects of shared interest such as C4MP’s leadership in pursuing a regional not suburban designation for the peninsula.” Mr Billson said there were often advantages when decisions to buy goods from local suppliers was not based solely on price. Judy O’Connell, head of the VSBC, will outline advantages of the shire becoming a small business friendly council, at a lunch organised by the C4MP on 28 October at Mornington Racing Club, Details: email info@committeeformp.com.au or visit www.committeeformp.com.au

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Garden week at the market It’s market time this Saturday, 12th October 9am to 1pm, and it’s the start of Garden Week! Lindsay and Lynette will have lots of plants for sale, and the Crib Point Community Garden will not only have their usual stall but there’ll be some activities in the garden for the kids. The food van will be back with some scrumptious food including those irresistible hot jam donuts. There’ll be all the usual stalls and some new ones as well. Remember, Christmas is just around the corner so why not get a head start on your Christmas shopping!

Don’t forget our Farmers who are doing it really tough. They’re finding it really hard to feed their animals let alone their families. How will they be able to afford gifts for their children? Well, they can’t! So let’s help them by donating some toys so their children don’t miss out this Christmas. You can drop off toys to the Community House, 9-3 Monday to Thursday, 9-12 Friday or better still, come to our Community Market this Saturday 12th October and drop off your donations.

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Term 4 and Seniors’ festival The term is off and running. To view our program go online to www.somervillecommunityhouse.com.au. You can phone us on 0438 241 134 to book your spot. We have a variety of exercise classes such as Tai Chi, Hatha Yoga, Social Dancing or daily Walking. A variety of classes focusing on Painting, Drawing, Knitting, Crochet, Sewing or Patchwork. Or maybe you are looking for some inspiration to write the next best seller with our Writers or wish to unlock the secrets to Cryptic Crosswords.

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Mayor, MP clash over mosquito controls Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au AN angry buzz of uncertainty has arisen over how the state government intends to manage efforts to control potentially disease-carrying mosquitoes on the Mornington Peninsula. Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr David Gill says a “public consultation” on the Engage Victoria website is evidence that the government wants “the power to spray insecticide without community consent”. Cr Gill’s assertion follows widespread community concern about spraying, or “fogging”, mosquito-prone areas in a bid to lessen the chances of people contracting the flesh-eating Buruli ulcer (“No fogging in ‘mossie’ fight” The News 26/8/19). Nepean MP Chris Brayne says there is no bill before parliament and has challenged Cr Gill to put a name to the proposed legislation. Mr Brayne – who says he has received “rather forceful emails” from Cr Gill - says he is “glad the shire has put the Buruli spraying project on hold”. In one of the emails seen by The News, Cr Gill states that he is “sure” Mr Brayne “can, if you wish, provide far more information than I can”. Cr Gill says the public consultation through the Engage Victoria website “is normal before legislation is enacted”. He said proposed legislative changes to the Public Health and Wellbeing Act included proposed changes to the control of “vector-borne diseases, mosquitoes in particular”. Cr Gill said the public consultation was launched on 20 August with a 30 September deadline for submissions, “which left little time

for the public to comment, especially when local MPs didn’t bother to let their electors or council know”. “Also [the shire] is opposed to broad scale insecticidal mosquito fogging and spraying and believes that there are serious alternatives available that should be investigated,” Cr Gill’s email to Mr Brayne stated. “The Buruli virus is a real danger to people, but the answer should not involve increasing health risks because of spraying or environmental risks to bees, other insects, birds and fish. “The proposed legislation potentially takes away the right to object to spraying on private property and by those badly affected by insecticide spraying for health reasons.” In an email to one of his constituents, Mr Brayne said the Engage Victoria public consultation process was “a common place review of the public health and wellbeing regulations [that] includes some aspects of mosquito control programs in Victoria”. However, this was was separate from research into the role of mosquitoes in the Buruli ulcer project “which has been put on hold”. “The proposed changes that have been submitted by some members of the community do not relate to routine activities of local government in managing mosquitoes and other disease vectors,” Mr Brayne stated. “Like all emergency powers of the Chief Health Officer, all actions must be evidence-based, reasonable and proportionate as required under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act. “This is nowhere near any sort of vote. I will try and see if I can get a department representative to provide the mayor with more information so he can be better informed moving forward.”

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included archery, a giant swing and a high ropes course. Community groups were also on hand with information stands and more down to earth activities including bocce and Zumba. The expo was designed to encourage seniors to not let their age restrict them and to learn about all the ways their local community can help them get active in the great outdoors.

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Councils warned about corruption Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au

Men with a van: Point Nepean Men’s shed’s Terry Phippen, John Franklin, David MacCausland, Ric Crandon, Phil Robinson, Graeme Rome and John Stevenson. Picture: Gary Sissons

Shedders big day out SAFETY Beach-Dromana Men’s Shed hosted the launch of Men’s Shed Week at its Pier Street headquarters, Tuesday 24 September. The event, on behalf of the Australian Men’s Shed Association, included a breakfast at 8am and lunch at 12pm. Safety Beach-Dromana Men’s Shed secretary John Whalley said about 250 attended the day, including Flinders MP Greg Hunt and Nepean MP Chris Brayne and the mayor Cr David Gill. A diverse range of exhibits and trade stalls included demonstrations such as wood turning, pottery, beekeeping, vintage car and boat

displays, and blacksmithing, as well as a megameat raffle and lucky door prize. Twenty-five members of the Australian Welsh Male Choir, based at Baxter, sang seven songs to entertain guests in the workshop. “People came from near and far,” Mr Whalley said. “The choir were fabulous. It was a really great day.” A highlight for members of Point Nepean Men’s shed was receiving a $5000 cheque from the RACV for a new van to transport volunteers and material to onsite projects.

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire, neighbouring Frankston and municipalities across the state have been warned to watch out for corruption when buying goods and services. The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) says corruption and kickbacks uncovered at Darebin and Ballarat councils “are likely to be faced by most, if not all, councils in Victoria”. “Allegations of corruption associated with council procurement practices and processes are a recurring theme in the complaints received and investigated by IBAC,” IBAC commissioner Robert Redlich QC said. In a special report to parliament IBAC warns that councils need to consider the way they manage procurement to reduce risks of corruption. “This report highlights a range of procurementrelated corruption risks and vulnerabilities which, while they were found in two councils, are likely to be faced by most if not all councils in Victoria,” Mr Redlich said. IBAC investigated allegations that council employees at Darebin and Ballarat subverted procurement processes for their own benefit and the benefit of associates. The report to parliament states that a former project manager at the Darebin City Council received cash, gifts and other benefits for helping an associate’s company win more than $16 million in contracts. A former manager at the City of Ballarat Council had enabled associates and family to win contracts, in exchange for financial “kickbacks”. In

2017, the manager was convicted of a range of offences and sentenced to three years’ jail and ordered to repay $31,200. Three other people, including his wife, pleaded guilty to other charges. IBAC says Victorian councils collectively manage about $84 billion in public assets and annually spend around $7 billion on services. “Considerable power is vested in council employees to source suppliers, manage contracts and authorise payment for goods, services and works – spending millions of dollars of public money,” Mr Redlich said. “Public sector corruption it is not a victimless crime. It wastes taxes and rates that should be used to operate and maintain Victoria's schools, hospitals, roads and other vital public services and projects. And it damages the reputation of organisations and undermines community's confidence in the public sector.” As a result of its investigations IBAC has recommended Local Government Victoria consider developing a code of conduct for local government suppliers, which would outline the standards expected of suppliers including in relation to reporting suspected misconduct or corrupt conduct on the part of council employees and other suppliers.

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SUPER Koorie Kids Bush Playgroup and Balnarring Preschool have been named as finalists in the 2019 Victorian Early Years Awards. The awards celebrate the contributions that individuals and organisations make to improving the learning and development of young children and their families. Super Koorie Kids Bush Playgroup and Balnarring Preschool were nominated in the Creating Collaborative Community Partnerships category, which will be awarded next month. Since 2016, Mornington Peninsula Shire has worked closely with Willum Warrain Aboriginal Gathering Place to provide Super Koorie Kids Bush Playgroup, a culturally welcoming bush playgroup for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. The aim was to create a weekly opportunity for these children to be immersed in their culture and learn in a caring environment, surrounded by kin. The success of this model has allowed members of the Willum Warrain Bush Playgroup to take ownership of the program and, as of this year, Super Koorie Kids is run by three local parents. Balnarring Preschool was nominated for its program delivered in partnership with the Boon Wurrung Foundation, which advocates a culture of learning in natural environments and consciously connecting children to the land. Since 2010, the organisation has been introducing First People’s world views into its practice and community, carefully guided by Elders from the Boon Wurrung peoples, on whose

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for the empowerment and independence of our people. “The success of both programs is evident in the positive community feedback and high level of enrolments. “Well done to all involved and congratulations on your dedication to improving our community culture.” Winners will receive $10,000$15,000 to further develop their work or undertake professional development. The award winners will be announced Tuesday 22 October at the National Gallery of Victoria. Details: education.vic.gov.au/veya

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Immersed in culture: Shire Supported Playgroup facilitator Kerry Fortyun with Super Koori Kids. Picture: Supplied

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Creating, investing in positive outcomes Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au THE man behind Mana Youth Project says it “seeks to build bridges over our past regrets and challenges, instead of building walls around us that prohibit personal growth in every aspect of our lives”. Rick Boland, of Rosebud, says his service focuses 12 to 25 year olds at risk of becoming disengaged with life and who see mostly negatives in their school and home environments. Through chat sessions, school and family involvement he aims to reinforce in disillusioned young people a positive approach to their lives and how they see themselves and others. The name Mana comes from the Polynesian worldview on personal power, strength and energy. It is a force that can be gained and lost through any and all of our day-to-day actions, he said. In essence, it stands for seeking positive change through our actions and accomplishments; creating a new reality for ourselves outside of the old beliefs that hold us back; living with a sense of purpose; acting with compassion and care for ourselves and others; being able to say: “This is me, and that’s okay”, and being ourselves – not an imitation of what we think we should be or have been told we should be. “We believe that by fostering positive community connections and learning to foster congruence – that is when our beliefs and values are in-tune with our words and actions –

Talk, connect: Rick Boland conducts a chat session at Rosebud. And, inset, helps a young client with photography. Pictures: Yanni (main) and supplied

we can create, nurture and circulate positive and long-lasting wellbeing in our communities,” he said. Mr Boland has been running the service for the past 16 months as a volunteer and says it is considered a not-for-profit enterprise. He speaks from experience in the field. “I dropped out of school in year

9 and plodded along for several years couch surfing and going on the dole,” he said. “I studied at different times and found my ground. I believe in the value of peer support, mentoring and lived experience.” Mr Boland approaches schools and families as a way of linking up with young people in need of his support.

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He then develops affordable eightweek programs outside school hours where participants discuss issues affecting them while receiving positive and constructive responses and suggestions. “Many young people need help approaching life – it can be daunting,” he said. “I try and meet them at their

level and get across that someone out there is looking out for them.” A stable home life is of great value to troubled young people. “If that is all taken care of that’s one less thing they need to worry about; they know their home environment is positive and they can concentrate on what’s important to them,” Mr Boland said. “We have had great reception to our work, but we want to reach more families and schools who may not know about us yet. To do this, we are going to be holding a Q&A jam session at Rosebud in the next few weeks.” He said the information session would be an open forum for parents, carers, schools, teachers and members of other community organisations to “come along, chat, ask questions or voice concerns about this strange new youth service and mentor program”. “We totally understand that any new, fresh thing popping up in our community comes with its own very real worries and questions. “Through holding this space for everyone, answering these questions, while hopefully weaving in some personal stories of how our work came about, and hearing from young people we have mentored in the past, we hope you leave at least with the knowledge we exist.” Mr Boland said the information session would show “why mentoring for the youth in our community is a great initiative to support”. His major partners are St Vincent de Paul Society, Seawinds Community Hub and the Mornington Peninsula Foundation.

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NEWS DESK Tech update SENIORS who want to find out more about operating their iPhones, iPads and Mac computers can attend an information night at Mornington Community Information Centre. The lesson in designed to help you explore the full potential of your device. The information session starts 6.30 on 17 October at Mornington Information Centre, 320 Main Street, Mornington. The night is part of this year’s Victorian Seniors Festival which has the theme Get into it! All Senior Card holders get free public transport within Victoria 6-13 October. For more information about festival events and activities, visit www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au or pick up a program at any Coles store, local library, council office or neighbourhood house. Call 1300 797 210 to receive a program in the mail.

Organised artists open their doors to exhibit

‘Angel’ topic PETER Moran from Angel flight Australia is guest speaker at the next meeting of Southern Peninsula View Club The charity Angel flight Australia coordinates non-emergency flights to help country people access specialist medical treatment that would otherwise be unavailable to them because of distance and high travel costs. The meeting starts 11am Thursday 10 October at Rosebud Country Club, 207 Boneo Road, Rosebud. Details: 0410 822 233

Bird talk BAYSIDE Birdlife member Tania Ireton will speak about Pieces of Paradise - Australia’s Northwest Islands at the next Field Naturalists Club meeting at 8pm Wednesday 9 October at 16 High Street, Frankston. Anyone interested in birds can attend. Details: 0400 910 941.

POTTER John Stroomer, who specialises in crystalline glazes which can involve him making hundreds of tests to achieve the result he wants, is one of the artists involved in this year’s Peninsula Art Trail and exhibition. Picture: Diane Williamson MORNINGTON Peninsula artists have organised two major events during October and November. The annual Peninsula Studio Trail art exhibition runs 11-23 October at Southern Buoy Studios, Mornington followed by two open studio weekends in November. There are now 20 artists in the peninsula art group, many have won awards and are known on the peninsula and internationally. They offer work in many mediums and across genres, including painting (traditional and contemporary), drawings, ceramics, sustainable

sculpture from recycled materials, jewellery, metal art and printmaking. During this month’s 13-day exhibition at Mornington, several of the artists will be on hand all day to answer questions and talk about the works on display. All work is for sale. Children’s book illustrator and author, Terry Denton, will open the exhibition. Denton is patron of the volunteer Balcombe Estuary Rehabilitation Group (BERG) and a series of identically sized works (30cm by 30cm) on canvas will be displayed on the black feature wall at the entrance to the exhibition.

The artists will donate 10 per cent of the sales of these theme-inspired works to BERG. The annual open studio weekends – 16-17 and 23-24 November - will provide another opportunity for visitors to meet the artists who will open their studios and private gallery spaces to the public. A map to plan a visit to the various studios is on the website peninsulastudiotrail.org. The Peninsula Studio Trail art exhibition runs 11-23 October at Southern Buoy Studios, 1/19 Carbine Way, Mornington. Opening night is 6.30pm-8.30pm 11 October. Keith Platt

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Hospital expands to cater for rise in addictions BELEURA Private Hospital, Mornington is expanding to meet increasing demand to provide treatment for alcoholics and mental health patients. Once completed, the expansion will mean patients do not have to leave to the hospital to attend a day centre. Work to increase the number of beds from 32 to 48 at the centre is expected to start before Christmas and finish about 18 months later. The announcement of the expansion at the Ramsay Health Care-owned hospital was made in the lead-up to Mental Health Awareness Week (5-11 October). Nurse unit manager, Monique Nicolaou, said there was increasing demand for alcohol addiction services with people coming to Mornington for treatment from South Australia and Queensland. “We are the only private alcohol addiction service in the Mornington region and we also have medical practitioners from other states referring their patients to our relapse prevention clinics,” Ms Nicolaou said. “At the moment, patients have to travel about 15 minutes from the hospital to our off-site day centre. “The expansion means those admitted to the inpatient alcohol addiction program will no longer have to leave the hospital every day and can be treated on site.” Ms Nicolaou said patients aged from 18 were

being treated at the hospital for alcohol addiction and many of those with alcohol dependency also had complex mental health issues. More than seven million Australians aged 16 to 85 will experience a mental health disorder during their lifetime. Ramsay Health Care mental health chair Kevin Cass-Ryall said there had been a gradual increase in the number of older people and younger people seeking help for a mental health condition. “Patients want more specialised treatment and a more holistic approach to their recovery, along with a care regime that draws on a multidisciplinary team,” he said. “They are also increasingly looking for ways to receive treatment outside hospital to remove the need for them to stay overnight in a clinic.” Figures supplied by Ramsay Health Care show that of the 5500 mental health patients it treats each year, 45 per cent have mood disorders (including depression, bipolar disorder, and dysthymia); 25 per cent had a physical and emotional dependence on substances or behaviours, such as drugs, alcohol, gambling and/or gaming); 15 per cent had anxiety disorders; 10 per cent post traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD); and 5 per cent psychotic disorders (an impaired interpretation of reality commonly associated with hallucinations and delusions). Keith Platt

Searoad Ferries $25 Fish and Chips lunch and sail – Seniors offer THROUGHOUT October seniors can enjoy a special fish and chips lunch and sail for just $25 with Searoad Ferries. The offer includes a mini box of fish and chips from RORO Café on the beach at Queenscliff, a bottle of water and a return foot passenger ticket between Sorrento and Queenscliff. Choose to sail to Queenscliff from Sorrento, or sail before or after lunch from Queenscliff. Spend the day exploring the bay and either of the idyllic seaside villages, stroll the historic streets in the sunshine and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. There is also the option of taking your boxed lunch to enjoy aboard the ferry.

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Beach Walk & Talk

October 26th 2019

Are you interested in learning about birds that call your local beaches home? Did you know that there are threatened birds nesting on your local beaches? Join experts from BirdLife Australia and Parks Victoria on the beach for an informative walk to learn more about the quirky behaviours of these persistent birds, the threats they face and how you can help them survive.

Location: St Andrews Beach carpark, end of Paradise Dr. Date: Saturday 26th October Time: 11:00pm Location: Kooyna Beach carpark, end of Hughes Rd Date: Saturday 26th October Time: 3:00pm Feel free to come along to one or both! Please RSVP to: hploversmornpen@gmail.com

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Twilight for sustainability fair BUSINESSES and the community will come together at this year’s Balnarring Sustainability Fair to present workshops, stalls and activities aimed at securing a more sustainable future. The 4-7pm, Saturday 12 October event will be headlined by Josie Jones, whose active commitment to protecting Port Phillip by reducing waste earned her this year’s Mornington Peninsula Shire Citizen of the Year award. A series of workshops will include the team from Talking Hens, Merricks, discussing the best ways of keeping backyard chickens, while bee enthusiast Nick Harrison will discuss making homemade beeswax candles. The Balnarring Primary School fundraiser will open with a welcome to country and smoking ceremony with Owen Thomas and Carissa Watts providing live entertainment. Goods can be bought at the “preloved department store” and artwork going under the hammer at a silent art auction includes pieces by Karina Armstrong, Kate Butler de Castro, Warren Cooke, Marion Harper, Judith Van Heeren, Hannah Lewis, Jane Reiseger and Jacqi Russo. Proceeds will go to the school’s literacy program and the Balbirooroo Wetlands. Balnarring Environmental Action Team will conduct tours of the wetlands which began 25 years and has seen nine hectares of farmland transformed into habitat for flora and fauna. Food and wine will be available and a team from Southern Peninsula Repair Cafe will be on hand to give pre-loved items a new lease on life. Balnarring Bowls and Tennis Club will run games and activities. The event will climax with a flash

mob-style disco performed by students who have taken dance classes during term 3. For information, stall inquiries and sponsorship applications visit balnarringsusfair.com.au or call Balnarring Primary School on 5931 4444. Images of artwork being auctioned are at https://bit.ly/2kKsvWX

Remembrance Day

SCHOOLS on the Mornington Peninsula are being sent kits encouraging students to learn more about Remembrance Day in the lead up to the 11 November commemorations. The kits are produced each year by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and sent out to schools to help students understand the importance of Remembrance Day and why it is a highlight of the Australian calendar. “Remembrance Day is a reminder to all Australians to stop and reflect on the service and sacrifice of all the men and women who have served and given their lives in all wars, conflicts and peace keeping missions,” Flinders MP Greg Hunt said. “As Australians, we join with the world to reflect and mourn those who we have lost to conflict and thank those who have served and currently serve in the Australian Armed Forces.” A minute’s silence is observed out of respect for these men and women each year at 11am on 11 November. This year’s Remembrance Day poster features the Ode of Remembrance and words taken from Laurence Binyon’s poem, For the Fallen. For further information or to request a copy of the Remembrance Day mail out visit the Anzac Portal.

Aged susceptible to a loneliness ‘epidemic’ By Barry Morris IN keeping with a worrying Australia-wide trend, loneliness is seeping across the Mornington Peninsula, fuelled by the growing number of elderly people living on their own. It is probably a greater problem on the peninsula because it has a higherthan-average proportion of older people when compared with other Victorian regions. The peninsula also has more single or lone-person households. The Mornington-based social awareness group Peninsula Voice, says the peninsula is undergoing an epidemic of loneliness. While recognising the work of such organisations as Beyond Blue, Black Dog Institute and the Men’s Shed Association, Peninsula Voice is organising a public forum, Connecting Communities, to look at ways of dealing with loneliness. Speakers will include leading social justice advocate, the Rev Tim Costello, scientific chair of the Australian Coalition to End Loneliness, Dr Michelle Lim, and senior adviser at Beyond Blue, Bec Lee. “Probably the greatest risk to our personal health is disconnection, a condition most people don’t even consider,” Peninsula Voice spokesperson Gabrielle Gordon said. “It can occur at any age or life transition and can affect both genders,

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although statistics suggest men are at greater risk.” For older people it could result in social isolation, loss of identity, lack of purpose, and flatness of mood or diminished hope. For the middle aged it could be due to the loss of a job, a family crisis, relationship breakdown, serious illness, loss of confidence or simply a number of small setbacks. Younger people face loneliness through insecurity, feelings of hopelessness or social isolation caused by bullying. “All these can be triggers which throw an individual into a disconnection hole, which is simply overwhelming,” Mrs Gordon said. She said Peninsula Voice, sup-

MICHELLE Lim

ported by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and local volunteer groups, hoped to attract an audience of 250 to 400 people. “The target audience is anyone who has an interest in connecting our community,” she said. “If you know or care for someone at risk of isolation, or feel that you can assist your community to be more connected, then this event is for you.” The forum will be held in Peninsula Community Theatre, Wilsons Road, Mornington at 6pm on October 31. Details: call Gabrielle Gordon on 0400 114 015 or David Corduff, 0407 945 558.

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BAXTER, SOMERVILLE, TYABB, HASTINGS, BITTERN, CRIB POINT, BALNARRING, BALNARRING BEACH, FLINDERS

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WHERE THE COUNTRY MEETS THE COAST ENSCONCED within a premier rural-residential enclave, this beautifully-designed home allows owners to enjoy complete freedom and the best of a country to coast lifestyle on a vast 6500 square metre block. From a birds eye view the home has an intriguing floor plan with two distinct wings opening off a central family room. From the wide entry foyer you veer right, into a formal lounge room which could form part of a larger parents retreat, as this wing of the home also encompasses a separate study and the gracious master bedroom - complete with huge walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite bathroom. Soaring highpitched ceilings and modern colours accentuate the excellent sense of space to the family zone which also receives a healthy dose of natural light. A neat kitchen has a pleasant country theme with polished timber benchtops extending across a welcome amount of cupboard space and appliances here include a dishwasher. The kitchen overlooks the dining zone and into the large family room which accesses one of three timber decks around the home. The west wing is perfectly set up for children and guests with an incredible third living zone and two more bedrooms both with built-in robes that share the main bathroom with spa bath. The huge corner block has been superbly landscaped with established gardens that shield the home from the street; there are also great swathes of lush lawns and a paved driveway leads up to a separate double garage with workshop and extra storage.n

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ADDRESS: 28 Century Drive, MOUNT MARTHA FOR SALE: $1,450,000 - $1,590,000 DESCRIPTION: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car INSPECT: By Appointment AGENT: Keith Burns 0416 079 401, OBrien Real Estate, 188 Main Street, Mornington, 5975 7733 mpnews.com.au

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RURAL - GREG 0428 826 600

Real Estate

$513,500 YARRAM Sth Gippsland Hwy

WON WRON Dog Trap Road

$4,300 per acre CALROSSIE Bulga Park Road

$730,000

Grazing Land With Superb Outlook

Good Sound Grazing Country

Farmlet On The River

• 2 Titles – 131 acres of undulating grazing land • Sheltered valleys • Multiple dams • Potential to build and enjoy an income from grazing or agistment

• 119 acres, low maintenance, close to town • Highly productive soils • Excellent fertilizer history • First class shelter belts • Stock water, cattle yards, power nearby

• 160 acres with frontage to Tarra River • Power to the river bank, where you would want to build • Fertile river flats, good cattle yards and shedding • This is a beautiful property in a green and serene part of Gippsland, close to town and all amenities.

DEVON NORTH 813 Tarra Valley Road $464,000 PORT ALBERT 67 Old Port Road Dual Living Ranch Style Home Bushland Sanctuary • 130 acres developed to preserve biodiversity, natural stands of Yellow Stringybark & wildlife habitat • Cleared grassland for cattle or horses • Moist fertile soils, dams, spring fed seasonal creek • Sweeping views to the coast

$882,000 WON WRON 4258 Hyland Highway 5

Picturesque Farmlet With Creek Frontage

• 18 acres, two spacious dwellings • Great entertainment spaces • Mixed farming and natural bush • Fully fenced, two sheds, services connected • Access to Albert River, Corner Inlet and historic Port Albert

$440,000

• 53 acres of sheltered farmland with a northerly aspect • Convenient highway access • 25 minutes to town • A choice of elevated places to build and overlook the tranquil valley below

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4 6 PORT ALBERT 4 Denison Street History, Homestead..Opportunity!

3 2 3 PORT ALBERT 23 Russell Street Spacious, Private & Coastal Views

YARRAM 5 Scott Street

• Two renovated, Victorian period buildings • Main 3 bedroom house c1886 • Second 2-storey residence for B&B c1858 • Serene, walled, Italianate courtyard and gardens. • More than 1 acre, just 200kms from Melbourne

• Large, modern, double storey home with all the features you would want • Open plan living with acccess out to a refreshing balcony with views • A coastal retreat

• Spacious and modern light filled home • Quality features, finishes and appliances • Sensational outdoor space to make the most of the surrounding pastoral outlook • Generous block in Yarram’s newest subdivision • A short stroll to all town amenities

• Large, comfortable home on 13.5 acres • Infrastructure includes good cattle yards and fencing, machinery shed, animal shelter, and plenty of water storage • Large 3 bay garage with power • Close to the national park & marine reserve

2 3 ALBERTON Cnr Turnball & Russell Street Idyllic Lifestyle Awaits

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YARRAM 11 Queen Street A Great Family Home

• Neat as a pin • Ideal first home, downsizing or investment • Large block, dual road access • Plenty of room and scope to make this your own

• Well-appointed 5 bedroom home • Modern, stylish, comfortable living • Alfresco entertaining • Large block with rear lane access • Central location, desirable address

• A classic example of its period • Large light filled rooms • Solid brick • Established, low maintenance gardens • Central, convenient location

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• 3 bedroom home on 10 acres (approx.) • Comfortable modern living with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside • Loads of room for horses, livestock or horticultural interests.

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FAMILY FAVOURITE • 3 bedrooms; Master with WIR and ensuite • Formal living area • Open plan living and dining • Guest bedroom with dual-entry main bathroom • Huge alfresco area • 1.5kw solar electricity system with rebate!

STEPS FROM SHOPS AND TRANSPORT • 4 bedroom family home; all bedrooms with walk-in robes • Master bedroom with ensuite • Two seperate living areas • Kitchen with gas cook top and dishwasher • Entertainment area and spacious backyard • Gas ducted heating and air-conditioning

SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

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CENTRAL, SPACIOUS & PRESENTABLE • Three spacious bedrooms • Separate lounge and dining areas • Kitchen with plenty of bench & cupboard space • Well maintained throughout • Double carport • Backyard with sheds

THE ULTIMATE LIFESTYLE PROPERTY • Massive 43 square home on 3.3 acres (approx) • Two ensuite bathrooms + powder room • Open-plan family meals area opening to alfresco • Floating floors, carpets to bedrooms and tiled bathrooms and laundry. • 9” vaulted ceilings in foyer

2 PAULS LANE

31 KURRAJONG STREET

2368 FRANKSTON FLINDERS ROAD

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PRACTICAL, SPACIOUS AND PRESENTABLE • Three bedrooms; master with WIR & en-suite • Light and bright open plan living and dining area • Kitchen with plenty of bench/cupboard space • Gas ducted heating, reverse cycle cooling • Outdoor patio • Double lock up garage

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THE PERFECT ANSWER • Six bedroom home on approx. 1600sqm block • Master with FES & WIR • Stylish kitchen with quality appliances • Ducted heating, evaporative cooling and air-con • Large outdoor entertaining area • Double garage • Large shed on concrete slab with power connected

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME • 4 bedrooms; master with WIR and ensuite • Separate living areas with open plan dining • Spacious kitchen with premium Bosch appliances • Outdoor alfresco area with cafe blinds • Double garage with extra parking for trailer • Established gardens and fruit trees

LUXURY VILLA IN THE HEART OF BITTERN • 3 bedrooms, main with FES & WIR • Caesarstone bench tops • Quality stainless steel appliances inc. dishwasher • Ducted heating & refrigerated cooling • Alfresco area with timber decking • Spotted Gum timber floors • Single garage

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79 CRESWELL STREET

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Auction

Friday 1st November 2019 at 12 noon onsite. 1233 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud

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Long term lease of 5x5x5 years (as at 1st July 2019) Secure income of $84,000 PA (net) with annual increases Significant future mixed use development opportunity (STMA) Generous frontage of 17.39m* to Point Nepean Road Tenant has been in occupation in this property for 21 years

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Jamie Stuart 0412 565 562 Tom Crowder 0438 670 300 4/230 Main Street, Mornington, 3931

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Be seen everywhere.

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

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A VISION OF EXCELLENCE ON 750SQM (APPROX.) A highly functional and versatile floor plan offering multiple living areas. n Gourmet kitchen is beautifully appointed with stone benchtops. n Ducted heating and evaporative cooling throughout. n Showcasing a fantastic decked terrace, and a north-facing entertainers alfresco. n Easy access to the town centre and Foreshore reserve. n

For Sale: $690,000 - $715,000 Inspect: By Appointment

Richard Whitehead 0412 328 718 mpnews.com.au

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5979 2489

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

26 SKINNER STREET, HASTINGS SOLD AT AUCTION FOR A RECORD PRICE OF $1,400,000! We currently have 4 registered bidders who are actively looking for a similar property. Please contact our office on 5979 2489 for your free market appraisal.

Lisa Roberts

Wilma Green

Paige Gibson

Richard Whitehead

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Gail Miles

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INTRODUCING

W AT E R F A L L G A R D E N S ROSEBU D

Photo is indicative only.

A boutique community of luxury, 2 & 3 bedroom single level homes. These residences, in the heart of an established neighbourhood in Rosebud, set the scene for a new enclave of luxurious living.

All homes feature:

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Premium finishes including stone benchtops Quality appliances Master with WIR & ensuite 6 star energy rating Low maintenance living

Combining cosmopolitan inner-city styling with a sublime coastal setting, located opposite Bay Views Golf Course and only a short drive to Rosebud beach.

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From $539,000.

F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N P L E AS E C O N TAC T:

Robert Bowman: 0417 173 103 robert@bowmanandcompany.com.au

Darren Sadler: 0448 947 622 darren.sadler@granger.com.au

69-77 Hove Road & 59 Fairway Grove, Rosebud

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Puzzled by MP’s list of budget beneficiaries I would appreciate, as a voter, if our elected federal MP for Flinders, Greg Hunt, could clarify some matters highlighted in his spring “Flinders Community News” brochure. He identifies $75 million for works on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway, including safe pedestrian access, noise reduction and overpass, (“Delivering for the Mornington Peninsula”, page 3). However, could he please explain why he has not noted that the money will not be delivered until sometime in 2022 or thereafter? As someone who values the environment, I noted the $25 million for a National Centre for Coasts, Environment and Climate at Point Nepean National Park. I am truly puzzled. To my knowledge, such a centre does not exist in the master plan for our national park. Regarding the “...missing link bike path between Baxter and Somerville...” I am not only surprised that he appears to have not been aware of this for many years but also, given that the project is estimated to cost $6 million, he implies that Mornington Peninsula Shire (page 6) has a spare $4 million to assist him in delivering this long overdue project. While it is pleasing to note that the federal government is supporting education with Local Schools Community Funding Grants, given that the Flinders electorate would have close to 50 primary and secondary schools, $200,000 equates to $4000 a school. Surely a needs-based funding grant would be more appropriate and more transparent and accountable for public monies? I look forward to Mr Hunt’s summer edition for a full update on the above matters. Jane Clarke, Rosebud

Writing history I was reading another part of Greg Hunt’s glossy spring propaganda sheet [“Flinders Community News”] when I came to a piece headed, “Ground breaking begins for Rosebud Aquatic Centre”. I nearly spilt my cornflakes. His spin on the history of the pool differs from my recollection. He mentions the years of work by respective governments and locals on the Mornington Peninsula to finally get the aquatic centre. The reason people “worked so hard, for so long to make this project a reality” is that the people he’s handing out the accolades to - [Cr] Antonella Celi, [former Nepean MP] Martin Dixon, the SPAC action group and himself, as the then federal environment minister - fought tooth and nail to place it on the foreshore. By insisting that the pool was to go on the rosebud foreshore, these people put years on the project. They were continually told to choose an inland site from nine other sites that were available as the foreshore was inappropriate, but they wouldn’t listen. They were content in wasting their time turning up to council meetings decked out in bathing caps and towels. The pool was first discussed in 2004, the shire now hopes to have the centre completed by 2020. It’s taken 16 years to finally get SPAC. We could have had it years ago but for the bloody mindedness of the people that Greg Hunt is congratulating. John Cain, McCrae

Ignoring the right [Flinders MP] Greg Hunt from day one has bagged GetUp, an independent, grass-roots community advocacy organisation which aims to build a more progressive Australia by giving everyday Australians the opportunity to get involved and hold politicians accountable on important issues regardless of the political party supporting those issues (“GetUp sees ‘Labor arm’ claim as a set up” The News 4/9/19). It is not surprising that Mr Hunt takes no exception to the industry lobby groups that have free rein of government halls to spruik policies and initiate political fundraisers and campaigns to get what they want. Just to name a couple of the multitude: business council, minerals council, forest industries council, the Australian gun lobby and the coal association. Never a word about ultra right wing groups like Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), reclaim Australia or the Australian Defence League.

Nor a word about right wing groups hiding behind innocent sounding names like Centre for Independent Studies, the corporate-funded Institute of Public Affairs and Uranium Information Centre, or Australian Environment Foundation, founded by the Institute of Public Affairs. And of course his government tries again and again to put a stop to the peoples’ voice on issues, with not a hint of reining in the practices of the corporate lobby industry whose only mission is to get what they want at the expense of everyone and everything else. Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

Bank’s withdrawal I note that the Commonwealth Bank has removed the ATM from the Bentons Square Shopping Centre, Mornington. This was the last Commonwealth Bank ATM available in all shopping centres in Mornington, so I suppose we can say on behalf of all retired Commonwealth Bank ATM customers and users thank you for your great services (not). This is probably designed to encourage phone banking or encourage customers to the bank in Main Street where there are still ATMs. It may however encourage retired customers to go elsewhere to banks that do have ATMS. Whatever the reason, it is a loss of a great facility particularly to those with limited mobility. Geoff Boalth, Mt Martha

Landcare’s loss How good is a 100-year-old Cypress macrocarpa? Not so good according to the South West Mornington Peninsula Landcare Group. In fact, bad enough to require execution along with 77 Pinus radiata presently thriving along Browns Road. Their crime? They are not natives. This distressing news was delivered to me by Mornington Peninsula Shire after it had granted the permit to Landcare without any notification to affected parties. Now it is the subject of a VCAT hearing where we will get an opportunity, I hope, to put our case. Not only do I feel betrayed by Landcare, an organisation I have previously supported, but I am in a state of shock that Landcare come up with such a plan. Surely, faced with the present climate crisis and daily news of the worsening situation for all species in ecosystems throughout the natural world, we should be looking to preserve every living thing, not senselessly destroying them. By ignoring the climate emergency and the importance of maintaining ecosystems the Landcare group has overlooked its role as land carers and has embarked on a witch hunt of non-native species, becoming land castigators. The agenda for the future must be set with respect for the diversity of our present ecosystems and for those species that have shown their strength and ability to survive climate change, where sadly many natives have not. Please, please, Landcare group, don’t be climate deniers, look to the future with a broader ecosystem outlook. Your plan to destroy so many trees because they are not natives is outdated and ignores the basic tenets for preserving the diversity of ecosystems in our present climate emergency. Your intention to destroy these 77 trees amounts to an act of desecration of the environment, a criminal act, when the whole natural world is in crisis suffering from such acts of desecration. Patricia Parkinson, Main Ridge

If the shoe fits It is great being green on the Mornington Peninsula and even better when a government planning decision supports the general consensus that more thought should go into a sensible and sustainable approach to our living spaces (“Mayor thanks Wynne for Kaufland veto decision” The News 10/9/19). We provide a tourist destination with uplifting views, fresh air and safe destinations all less than an hour from Melbourne. Now that we have ensured some breathing space for the vacant Bata Shoe Company of Australia-owned 4000 square metres of land at the entrance to Mornington, it is crucial that we all

put forward some ideas for how it can be used for net community value and, of course, return for its owners. Federal resources could be considered for a compulsory purchase or perhaps a public-private enterprise using the land for co-operative and environmentally responsible purposes, now that a shopping centre has been firmly rejected. A meeting will be held on Wednesday 23 October in Mt Eliza to discuss options and interested parties are welcome to contact the Mt Eliza Community Association (MECA) on 0437 460 668 for further details. Ian Morrison, convenor MECA

Wish for Kaufland It’s a long time since I’ve heard the likes of the absolute rubbish given as arguments to kill the Kaufland megastore huge investment on the Bata industrial site in Mornington (“Kaufland megastore rejected” The News 3/9/19). Mornington (and Mt. Eliza) residents, shoppers, even job seekers, will be the worse off. What a shame Kaufland didn’t get in first to the former Masters site, now a Coles complex, on Tyabb Road backing onto an industrial estate. Hopefully, Kaufland will locate its benefits and competitiveness to Frankston or somewhere not too far away. The local deniers stated that it was mainly to do with preventing shopping losses in Main Street, Mornington. Surely they jest. We, and everybody we know in the big housing estates east of Nepean Highway, never shop in Main Street. We shop at Hastings or Somerville, and 10 minutes down the freeway at Karingal. Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington

Giants and dwarfs After hearing (the giant) Greta Thunberg’s address to the UN on climate change inaction and later (the dwarfs) [Prime Minister] Scott Morrison’s false concerns about the mental health of our children who are concerned about their future prospects for a worthwhile life on this planet, I can only say I hope the population will turn up in even greater numbers with the school strikers at future rallies for meaningful action on climate change (“Hundreds call for action on climate” The News 25/9/19). Rupert Steiner, Balnarring Beach

Crime figures Where is the accurate data of escalating crime quoted by [Hastings MP] Neale Burgess (“Law and order” Letters 24/9/19)? Scaremongering and hysteria again? I am sure our policemen and policewomen loved being referred to as “our local boys and girls”. What ridiculous, inappropriate language coming from a seasoned politician. If as he claims there is an increase in crime and understaffing of police, why doesn’t Mr Burgess make a submission with substantiated facts to the police minister and then lobby for an increase in police numbers. As Mr Burgess knows the police budget is administered by the police commissioner who has the authority to direct extra police and resources where need is. Perhaps also lobby the state government for extra money for the police commissioner and his team. Denise Hassett, Mt Martha

Failed predictions Yes, I believe that man-made emissions are causing the planet to warm. Yes I believe we need to reduce our emissions. But as for a climate emergency on the Mornington Peninsula, I’m told to listen to the experts. So who better than Professor Tim Flannery who would go on to become chief climate commissioner under the Greens/Labor government? In 2000, he advised local councils around Australia that “we can expect sea level risers of up to .5 of a metre in the next 20 years”, and maps appeared showing parts of Safety Beach and Dromana underwater. In 2002, he said “Australia will not have a ski season in 10 years time”. In 2007, “even the rain that falls will not fill the dams and the eastern seaboard will run out of water by 2020”. Then, following record floods in Queensland, NSW and Victoria in 2012, he said: “Climate change cannot be ruled out in the recent floods.” Perhaps our councillors should take note. Dams at 60 per cent even though population has increased by 2,500,000 since the last dam was

built and, at 150 litres a day a person, that’s one hell of a lot of water. Melbourne’s winter rainfall 13 per cent above the long term average this year; still a metre of snow in October; no visible signs of sea level rises. Perhaps our councillors are a bit like the expresident of Kiribati Anate Tong, who said in an interview, “I can’t see any effects yet, but I know it’s happening.” Michael G Free, Mt Martha

Collingwood forever I think Cliff Ellen has the relative status of Collingwood technical and Northcote high schools mixed up, although his conclusion is right (“Watching society” Letters 1/10/19). At the end of 1945, after grade 6 year at primary school, most students stayed on until grade 8 then left to go out to work aged 14. The minority wanting to go to secondary education from my school (Fairfield) after grade 6 had the choice of Collingwood technical and Northcote high schools. My first pick was Collingwood tech, but it had a limited academic entry alongside a very large trade and apprentice training enrolment and had also trained many servicemen during WWII. So to gain a place I had to sit an entrance exam that was much harder than the grade 6 exam, but I managed to pass. Whether Northcote high had an entrance exam I don’t know, but I do know that a couple of my Fairfield classmates who sat the exam with me didn’t make the cut at Collingwod, but were accepted into Northcote high. So which kids were the smarter? Collingwood technical was a very tough school then and two days after I started two big kids asked me who I barracked for, Collingwood or Fitzroy? I quickly realised there were no other options and I have been a Collingwood supporter ever since. Darryl Chambers, Mt Martha

Passing comment Passing 80 takes us into the disintegration phase. Many would disagree, particularly ladies into their 90s. Birth, childhood, adulthood, marriage, house (a chosen path) leading to old age, downsizing and (if you’re lucky) disintegration. Slowly, get down (weeds) difficult to get up, and so on. A close eye on voluntary assisted dying, easier perhaps, the next decade? A school of thought “kids nowadays have it tougher than in my time” despite the swish computers, mobile phones, online shopping. Maybe? A street full of kids, playing cricket (telegraph pole, tennis ball) football (a made paper football). Playing knick knock, stealing from fruit trees, yonny (stones) fights with Catholics, the movies (flicks) front stalls, girls. Always, a need for creativity. We all knew each other. Apparently we (almost all of us) were poor, but nobody noticed. Better or worse? No idea. And politicians? Easy. They never change. Cliff Ellen, Rye

Housing a disgrace I refer to the two houses in Mornington Park (Formally Tanti Park), which have been boarded up and unoccupied for the past two years at 19 Robertson Drive and 31 Currawong Street, owned by the Public Housing Department in Frankston. We have a 15-year waiting list for public housing, 150,000 homeless in Australia, a shortage of affordable housing, and families fighting to keep a roof over their heads paying rents in private accommodation they can ill afford. One year after the houses became vacant I wrote to the Minister of Human Services Martin Foley asking why they were being left vacant for such a long time. The letter was then transferred to the Public Housing Department in Cheltenham and the chief housing officer told me she had never heard of Mornington Park. I received no reply from the Frankston office of housing. It annoys me to think that these solid homes are right on the doorstep of a Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor and one would have thought he would have said something to the Frankston housing about it before now or to the shire’s Triple A Housing Committee; As a former resident of Mornington Park for 14 years now living in Hastings, and a former member of a human rights group, nothing would make me happier than to see two decent struggling families obtain a roof over their heads before the festive season. Frederick Crump, Hastings Western Port News 9 October 2019

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Hard line taken with the Frankston Gas and Electric Supply Co Compiled by Cameron McCullough AT the Council meeting last week particulars in connection with the Frankston Gas and Electric Supply Coy were laid on the table. The Order-in-Council granting the Company its concessions was made on the 18th April 1916. Under the provision of the order the electric light was to be extended throughout the Frankston Riding 18 month after the date named, and 12 months after that was to be available in Somerville and Hastings. Cr Mason – It should have been in Hastings long ago. Cr Murray said the war probably was partly responsible for the delay. Cr Mason said the company now asked that they be given an extension of time in which to electrify the street lamps in Frankston. The Council was paying £6 per lamp for gas whereas the electric light would be only £4. He would move that the Company be informed that it must take immediate steps to effect the electrification of the street lamps in Frankston, to be completed by the 1st January 1920, and that the Council be notified in a month’s time as to what progress had been made with the work. Cr Oates seconded the motion which was carried. Cr Howell said he saw no mention of Seaford in the Order-in-Council. In a recent letter to the Seaford Progress Association the Company said it held rights over Seaford. From a casual glance through the conditions embodied in the Order-inCouncil he noticed that Section 24 required the Company to maintain a

continuous service. Section 27 provided for a penalty of £2 per day if the Company failed in that respect and Section 29 also required that constant power should be maintained. In every instance it seemed under the order that the company was compelled to supply constant power. He knew and every one else knew that they did not supply constant power or anything like it. Cr Mason said that Seaford was included in the area to be supplied with electric power within 18 months from the granting of the area. Cr Howell said the company should be compelled to carry out its agreement and extend to Seaford at once, where there were four business places waiting to install the light. These also would pay interest and sinking fund. Cr Armstrong agreed that steps should be taken to insist on the company carrying out its agreement and extend to Seaford at once. Cr Latham moved, that the Company be informed that if the terms of the agreement are not carried out the full penalties would be enforced. Cr Unthank seconded. He thought there had been enough fooling about. The motion was carried. *** THE Cornopia in connection with the Frankston State School has been postponed. *** MR F. N. Fairs dentist will visit Somerville on Tuesday October 14th and October 28th. See advt. ***

OWING to a printers error the names “Cameron and McCulloch” were omitted from our par, “Veterans praised” in the last week’s issue. We are well aware that these players need no bouquets from us, and in all probability 99 per cent of our readers will have read the names where they should have appeared, however, this explanation is for the benefit of the one hundredth. *** HASTINGS Social Club – The Hastings Hall social will celebrate its opening night on Saturday (to-night.) An attractive programme of singing, dancing and games will be provided and a refreshment bar will be available for patrons. The gathering will also witness the installation of the new light which is sure to be appreciated. Particulars appear in advertisement. *** IT will be seen by reference to our advertising columns that Messrs Sherlock and Hay intend entering into business in Frankston as timber merchants, builders and contractors etc. The new firm are erecting premises on a commanding site in Young Street, abutting on the Station yards and in this commanding position they intend opening out in a large way and on progressive lines. The members of the firm are both well and favorably known throughout the district. Mr R. Sherlock recently returned home after several years abroad (incidentally serving several years at the battle front.) Prior to the war he spent a long period in South Africa where he gained a

wide and varied experience in matters relating to modern building requirements. Mr A. Hay has been established in Frankston for some years and is a thoroughly practical man. *** THE dinner tendered to the Frankston football team on Saturday 4th inst. proved a great social success. The tables were beautifully decorated with red and black drapings, red ixias and palms and simply groaned under the burden of good things to eat and drink. A huge doll dressed as a Frankston footballer occupied the centre of the top table until commandeered by “Smitho.” The ladies who acted as hostesses have already gained a reputation for doing this sort of thing in regal fashion and this their last effort adds another laurel to the wreath. Among the fifty odd guests were Messrs Floyd (capt.) and Moffat (Hastings) and Messrs Firth (capt.) Benson and Webb (Somerville). After the sumptuous repast had been partaken of Lieut. Turner as chairman rose and proposed the toast of The King which was drunk with musical honors. “The Premiers” proposed by Cr Oates was then drunk and Mr W. Cain, Frankston’s captain suitably responded. Mr McCulloch followed with “The visiting teams” thanking the Hastings and Somerville representatives for their presence, he (the speaker) thought their attendance was consistent with their sportsman like conduct throughout the season.

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Messrs Floyd (Hastings) and Firth (Somerville) responded. The next toast was the Frankston Committee which was proposed by Mr Dalman and replied to by Mr E. K. McComb who made reference to the assistance rendered by the Ladies Committee. “The Trainer” was honored and after Mr Humphries in reply had hoped to do the same thing next year “Smitho” was called upon to propose The Goal and Boundary umpires to which Messrs Clipperton, and Keith Tait replied. “The Ladies present” proposed by Mr Wall who said that although he had played with several teams he had never met such fine supporters as the Frankston ladies. Pte. Bolger also spoke eulogistically of the hostesses. Sgt. Thompson responding. Miss McLean then favored the company with a recitation and, later “The President” was proposed by Mr E. McComb. “The Beef Tea” ladies and Mr Coxall by Mr Humphries, Mr Reg. Coxall responding, and Mrs Maloney (who has given sherry every match) by Mr Murphy. When the tables had been removed dancing was started and continued until midnight. Messrs Brierly (piano) and Buller (violin) providing delightful music. Mr H. Garrood took a flash light photo during the evening. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 11 October 1919

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Boris Johnson – My Part in his Downfall By Stuart McCullough IT happened again last night. There I was, fast asleep at two o’clock in the morning when I was awakened by the sound of a small stone tapping against the window. I was, of course, suspicious. Small stones don’t tend to tap themselves against windows. They require assistance. I turned on my bedside lamp, put on my slippers and picked up the emergency cricket bat I always keep on hand in case of intruders, before walking to the front door. I gripped the handle. I gritted my teeth. I flung open the door and was confronted by the unholy sight of Boris Johnson. Without hesitation, I used my cricket bat to give him an absolute thrashing. As he whimpered, “It’s me! Boris!” over and over and over again; it never dawned on him that he was being beaten precisely because he was Boris Johnson and not as a result of mistaken identity. After tiring, I threw the cricket bat to one side and let him come in. He thanked me profusely and scurried inside before perching on the couch, at which point he started rocking back and forth. There’s no point denying it – for some time now I’ve been giving Boris Johnson advice. It is not going well. He emailed me after seeing my ad in the Western Port News, offering strategic guidance on geo-political matters and basic grooming. We skyped each other shortly afterwards and, after catching sight of the man, I’ll admit I viewed it as something of a personal challenge. However, I’ve begun to regret ever agreeing to help, as he seems determined to turn even the sagest of advice into an unmitigated disaster that makes the Hindenberg look like a minor fender bender. Gripping his knees and rolling back and forth, he began to mumble. “It’s breakfast”, he whispered. Not again, I thought. “Look, I’m happy to walk you through the toaster once more but this is the last time….” His head snapped up, his red, tear-stained cheeks began to puff. “No, no, no!” he wailed. “Not breakfast. Brexit!” I’ll

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admit that made more sense. Boris and I had agreed weeks earlier to abandon the toaster in favour of an ‘Up and Go’ to avoid confusion. He explained to me that he’d just been required to return to work against his will. I suspected it was not the first time this has happened to him. “I’m having an absolutely beastly time”, he explained. “I tried to prorogue Parliament, just like you suggested, but the Supreme Court said it was blooming well out of order!” My heart sank. I asked him which imbecile had been so mentally bankrupt so as to suggest cancelling Parliament before he looked at me from beneath his blonde mop and said, “It was your

idea”’ Incensed, I looked around for my cricket bat before the penny dropped. “I never said prorogue. Not in a million years would I suggest something so totally stupid”. He looked hurt and began shaking his head. I realized then that, when last we spoke, I had cleared my throat in such a way that, to a dimwitted mature-age Etonian, it may have sounded something like the word ‘prorogue’. Then again, it would also have sounded a little like ‘Poroit’, but I don’t see him growing a little moustache and speaking in a Belgian accent – after all, not speaking in a Belgian accent is kind of what the whole Brexit thing is about. Besides,

the only mystery that needs solving right now is how a giant cabbage patch kid managed to take something that was broken and bust it up beyond recognition. In the same way that someone might decide to fix a flat tyre by setting fire to the entire car, so too has Boris managed to louse things up; in spite of my excellent advice. “What should I do now?” he whimpered, a hangdog expression sitting on his face like a wet towel. Desperately keen to move beyond the reach of those European overlords who, according to Boris, were being “quite beastly about the whole thing”, the answer was obvious – tow Britain out to sea. Forget negotiating an exit deal; those bureaucratic thanatoids will struggle to find the UK much less cut a deal with it. I could see he was thinking it over because his lips were moving. “But what about Ireland?” he eventually asked, probably for the first time ever in his entire adult life. I leaned in. “Exactly”, I answered. Granted, towing the old island out to sea might seem a bit like running away, but I told Boris he should think of it more like doing a runner at a restaurant after being served a lousy meal. But as he mulled things over – which he did by rolling his eyes around and groaning, I told him to think about the consequences of leaving. Indeed, leaving the European Union might be the single biggest over-reaction to getting rolled at Eurovision since Dustin the Turkey got trounced in 2008. But Boris seems determined. It’s just that he doesn’t seem to be much else other than determined. It’s probably not enough. To say nothing of re-imposing an Irish border without any consideration of the consequences. By now, I’d had enough of Boris. Using a muffin to lure him outside, I then shooed him away with a broom handle. Last I saw, he was galloping away on all fours, chasing random cars and barking at the moon. Hopefully, that’s the last I’ll see of him. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Shark attack: Sorrento bowled out Mornington to cement a 13 run win. Picture: Andrew Hurst

Red Hill snare last wicket win By Brodie Cowburn

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RED Hill have started their 2019/2020 season with a bang after a thrilling win over Long Island. Long Island chose to bat first and set a tough target of 175 runs for Red Hill to chase down. Opener Nick Jewell impressed for Long Island with 59 runs before he was caught and bowled. In response, Red Hill looked shaky and found themselves struggling at 2/22. A stunning 97 run third wicket partnership got their run chase back on track, but after their middle order were removed the tail began to struggle. With just one wicket in hand, Red Hill managed to scrape themselves over the line with no time left to spare. Andrew Tweddle put in a big effort with ball in hand, posting figures of 4/26. Moorooduc had a tough time at home against Main Ridge, failing to defend their total of 143. Oliver McEnroe did most of the damage to Moorooduc, taking 5/11 from his eight overs. Main Ridge opener Michael Holmes got things started on the right foot, posting 75 runs. His side reached their target with six overs to spare.

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Pines had a good weekend, defeating Somerville with 13 overs to spare thanks to a 71 run innings from opener Damien Lawrence. At Bruce Park it was happy days for Heatherhill, who defended their total of 158 against Pearcedale. Pearcedale were bowled out for just 90.

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NOTHING separated Rosebud and Crib Point at the end of a thrilling opening game of the season on Saturday. Crib Point batted first and set an attainable target of 126 runs to win. Patrick Nagel helped to restrict Crib Point’s total by bowling three maiden overs. In response Rosebud also struggled to score at a quick rate, and eventually found themselves running out of time. At the end of their 40 overs Rosebud ended up with 125 runs, tied with Crib Point. There was a more definitive result at Belvedere Reserve as Seaford Tigers started their campaign with a win over Carrum. Carrum batted first and scored 8/156. They struggled to deal with Mitch White, who took career best figures of 4/18. Seaford Tigers had to work hard to

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get to their target, and were helped by a half century from opener Brayden Roscoe. The Tigers ended up wrapping up the win with two wickets and five balls to spare. Dromana had a bad day at home, bowled out for just 87 runs. Their Hastings opponents got the win with four wickets in hand and 12 overs left to play. Delacombe Park started the year well with a six wicket win over Mr Martha.

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A TAIL end collapse has prevented Rye from chasing down Seaford in their opening game of the year. Seaford batted first and did well, setting Rye a tough target of 179 to chase down. Rye’s run chase started off well thanks to a big innings of 67 from opener Jordan Blades. Unfortunately for Rye, Blades didn’t get much support. Rye looked in a good position at 4/136, but soon collapsed. They ended up all out for 147, losing 6/11. At Peninsula Reserve, Frankston YCW secured a dominant victory over Skye to get their season off to a perfect start. The Stonecats opened the batting,

and set an impressive total of 217. Skye had a terrible time trying to chase down YCW, and ended up all out for just 70 runs. Stonecats bowler Stuart Plunkett posted figures of 3/12 and Neil Barfuss took 4/21. Carrum Downs also scored a big win, as they destroyed Ballam Park. Opener Nathan Harford played an exquisite innings for Carrum Downs, carrying his bat with a score of 140 not out. Harford’s century helped Carrum Downs post a huge total of 232. Ballam Park offered nothing in return, and were bowled out for just 69. Boneo did things comfortably in front of their home crowd on Saturday, getting the better of Balnarring. Balnarring set a small total of 109 to chase down, which Boneo did with ease. Boneo’s openers flexed their muscle and helped their side claim an emphatic 10 wicket win. At Bunguyan Reserve, Tyabb were able to hold on to defend their total of 3/174 against Tootgarook. The Yabbies won by 54 runs.

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SORRENTO have secured a narrow win over Mornington to get their

2019/2020 season off to a good start. Making the big road trip down to Alexandra Park in Mornington, Sorrento chose to bat first and ended up making 9/152. Chad Harris top scored for the Sharks with a score of 61. Mornington started their chase badly and looked in huge trouble at 6/57. A strong late effort by their tail put them back in contention, but the task was too great. They ended up bowled out for 140, 13 runs short of victory. Langwarrin also had a good start to their campaign, securing a hard fought win over Peninsula OB. Travis Campbell’s score of 66 helped put Langwarrin in a good position to win. They set a target of 203 for Old Boys to chase. William Crowder’s innings of 69 was big for Peninsula OB, but after he was dismissed he got little help from his team mates. Peninsula Old Boys ended up bowled out for 175 runs. Baxter had a tough day at home in their season opener, falling 35 runs short of a win against Mt Eliza. Baden Powell’s season started well as they comfortably defended their total of 224 against Flinders. They ended up winning by 122 runs.

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Pines, Doves in fight for Fisher SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie KEVIN “Squizzy” Taylor and Doug Hodgson are locked in a battle to win the services of well-respected technical director Stephen Fisher. They were joined in the contest to lure Fisher by Bentleigh Greens but this was always going to be between Pines and the Doves. Fisher’s son Dylan, a promising teenage player, is at the centre of a tug of war between Taylor and Hodgson who reasoned that the winner would also secure the services of his father, who recently stepped down as Langwarrin TD. Taylor is senior coach at Frankston Pines and Hodgson is the new under18s coach at recently promoted NPL club Doveton. Taylor gave the youngster his first chance at NPL under-20 level in 2018 and Hodgson coached him this year in the Langwarrin under-16s. “Dylan could stay at Langwarrin but that’s unlikely,” Fisher said. “It will probably be either Doveton or Pines which gives me and my son the opportunity to work with people we both like and respect.” Fisher’s departure from Langwarrin as its inaugural NPL technical director had been announced before the end of the season. He wanted to stay at Langy as assistant to Hodgson believing that they would work together with the under18s but that possibility vanished when Langy and Hodgson parted company. The jewel in Langy’s NPL underage program was its championshipwinning under-15s but once its coach Donn Delaney left the club to pursue an interest in senior coaching that squad was under threat of being decimated by departures. “Donn wanted to get involved in senior football and I think his decision (to leave) is a good one,” Fisher said. “A lot of the boys in the under-15s had been working with him since the under-8s at Strikers so the journey was pretty much done. “A lot of those boys want to challenge themselves and play 18s NPL and I expect plenty of NPL teams will attempt to lure them.” Some may end up switching to Strikers who now have a junior NPL licence and will field under-13s, 14s, 15s and under-16s next season. Strikers also recently announced a junior NPL fee that took rival clubs by surprise and Fisher expects that to have a major impact. “The fee that Strikers are offering

Coaching changes: Stephen Fisher (left) and Donn Delaney are expected to join new clubs shortly.

is appealing and looking at what they are giving people for half the price will definitely have an effect. “But whether that fee is sustainable is another matter. “Every team they field costs them $5000 to Football Victoria before they even kick a ball so you are up for around $350 a player before you start talking about other costs.” Sustainability is a recurring theme with Fisher when he discusses the NPL. “It’s turned into an arms race and Langwarrin is a case in point. “Dylan Kilner is the only player in the senior squad to have come through the club’s junior ranks and not having kids coming in is a serious problem. “Your budget just keeps going up and that’s not sustainable. “You have to ask the question: Are we dealing with what we’ve got and improving them to a level that meets our needs or do we keep throwing money at expensive players and say ‘go out there and play’? “I have so much admiration for (NPL2 champions) Eastern Lions and what they achieved this year. “They are a great example of what can be done with a very small budget against teams like Bulleen who spend massive money to try and win the league.

“I think what Lions have done is as good an effort as we’ve seen in a long, long time.” Langwarrin’s budget is believed to be double that of Eastern Lions but a key to Lions’ success is home-grown talent with six players in its senior squad coming through the club’s junior program. “In Langwarrin’s defence Eastern Lions have had four years’ head start with their NPL junior program and I’m hopeful that in a few years’ time we will see those sort of numbers of Langwarrin juniors in the senior squad.” Fisher has a firm view on the structure of the junior NPL system and was stunned in August when FV announced that 12 new junior licences had been granted bringing the number of clubs competing in the junior NPL to 48. “It’s ridiculous. They went and reviewed something as if it was broken. It wasn’t. “We’ve now got 48 clubs which is great and I’m really glad we’ve picked up the 600 elite kids we missed last time we issued licences,” Fisher said tongue-in-cheek. “Seriously it’s far too many clubs and I have no confidence in this model. “It’s fundamentally flawed and from the outside looking in it looks simply like revenue raising. “All they’ve done is to dilute the

product.” Wherever Fisher ends up next season he’ll carry an impressive CV with glowing references from an NPL career that has taken him from Springvale White Eagles to Dandenong City then Lawton Park. And he has firsthand knowledge of what it takes to succeed as a technical director. “The most important thing is to be honest because you are going to have to tell people (mainly parents) what they don’t want to hear so you have to be strong in your convictions. “You also need a really good team around you and you have to clearly define what you want to achieve and set realistic targets. “And remember that people are paying a lot of money to your club and they want to see something for their outlay. “You need to give them improvement (in their child) and if you spend all your time in the complaints department then your coaches will be distracted and your whole set-up will fall down.” Meanwhile the man he could end up working alongside next season returned on the weekend from a successful tour of England with Langwarrin’s under-16s. Hodgson and his youngsters opened their tour in style defeating West Bromwich Albion 10-0 with goals from

Keegan Myatt (4), Sam Maggs (2), Logan Crouch (2), Tom Duckett and Brodie McMinimee. They prevailed in another goalfest against Sheffield United winning 5-4 with goals from Allen Dzemidzic (2), Maggs (2) and Myatt then followed up with a 4-2 victory over Leicester City with Brodie Jones, Maggs, Duckett and Owen Murphy the scorers. Langy then twice came from behind to defeat Nottingham Forest 5-3 in the next match with a Crouch hat-trick and goals from Maggs and Duckett. The only loss Langy suffered was a 5-1 defeat by Coventry City (with Myatt scoring). Another Crouch hat-trick, another Myatt goal and an own goal resulted in a 5-5 draw with Warwick Academy in the final tour match. In other news Mornington has finalised its coaching appointments for its inaugural NPL junior season. Adam Jamieson will combine his role as senior coach with head coach of the under-13s. Mitchell Ball will be in charge of the under-14s. Ball has a C licence and has worked in the NPL junior area with Bulleen and Langwarrin and was assistant coach of Mornington’s reserves last season. The under-15s will be under the guidance of Jim Constantinou who has worked with the club’s community juniors for the past five seasons. He has a C licence and plans to complete his B licence next year. Constantinou worked with the under14s this year winning the league and finishing runner-up in the state final. Kyriakos Matziartis will take charge of the under-16s and he holds a B licence. He has coached at NPL junior level with Dandenong Thunder and Box Hill United. In State 2 news Peninsula Strikers look set to finalise their senior and reserves coaching appointments by the end of the week. Paul Williams and Donn Delaney are expected to be among the appointments. In State 3 news Frankston Pines has reappointed Paulo Pinheiro as reserves coach. “We are delighted to retain Paulo for the upcoming season,” club president Lee Davies said. “After a difficult start (last season) Paulo assembled an exciting, talented young squad that put together a great run of games in the second half of the season and we are confident he will continue to develop the next generation of Frankston Pines senior players.”

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Freedman sends Derby Warning HORSE RACING

By Ben Triandafillou THE Anthony Freedman stable has unveiled a potential Victorian Derby candidate after the dominant display of Warning at Flemington on Saturday 5 October. Having drawn a good gate in the Listed Super Impose Stakes (1800m), Freedman passed up on taking the three-year-old son of Declaration of War to an 1850m maiden race at Kyneton on the Friday and instead lined up in the key lead-up race towards the Derby. The decision paid dividends for the Pinecliff, Mt Eliza-based trainer as the maiden galloper raced clear in the straight to score a comfortable two length victory over the Lindsay Park pair, Independent Road and Huntly Castle. Freedman said the addition of blinkers and the selection of Irish jockey, Martin Harley, made a massive difference. “We’ve always had a good opinion of him,” Freedman said. “He was disappointing the other day at Sale, but he didn’t have his blinkers on. They went on today, we knew he would improve with them as he’s a laid-back sort of horse and it panned out very well for him. Martin gave him a good ride.” Based on his breeding, Freedman is confident that Warning will run out a strong 2500m if he ends up heading towards the Derby in November. “He’ll front up again in a couple of weeks and we’ll see if we’re still in the

run for the Derby and how we’re going before heading in that direction,” Freedman said. The victory was made that little bit sweeter with the race being named

after the multiple Group One winner Super Impose - a sensational galloper that was a star for the Freedman stable in the early 1990s. “He got us going so we owe him a

lot and I’m glad he’s got a good race named after him because for a long time he either didn’t have a race or it was a very low level race so I’m glad he’s got this now,” Freedman said.

Derby bound: The Anthony Freedmantrained Warning runs away with the Super Impose Stakes at Flemington on Saturday 5 October. Picture: Supplied

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