February 1st 2011

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Oz Day awards for helpers

By Mike Hast A 30-YEAR veteran of community work in Rosebud West and a Hastings teenager racking up accolades for volunteer work in her area are the 2011 Mornington Peninsula Shire citizen and young citizen of the year.

Citizen of the year Juanita Aitken has been an active member of Rosebud and Rosebud West communities for more than three decades after she and her husband Ian moved from Kyneton to the peninsula in 1977.

Young citizen of the year Kayla Bentley was a year 12 student leader at Western Port Secondary College last year and was just won a place at Chisholm Institute of TAFE to pursue one of her passions, illustration. She also will be working as a volunteer art technician at TAFE. The shire citation for Juanita Aitken’s award – presented at the Australia Day citizenship ceremony at Rosebud Memorial Hall last Wednesday – states she was a key participant in Rosebud

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The shire citation for young citizen of the year Kayla Bentley states she was held in high regard by her teachers, senior teaching staff and fellow students.

“Kayla often volunteers to raise money for charity. She has helped primary pupils paint footprints on Hastings footpaths as part of the Connect Hastings project and at Hastings Football Club [where she]

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(Connect Hastings was launched last March to encourage students to walk and cycle to school. Improvements included beautification of streets, new pedestrian crossings and paths with artwork designed and constructed by students.)

Continued Page 6 Selflessness rewarded: Citizen of the year Juanita Aitken, right, and young citizen Kayla Bentley, above.

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Upset in Tyabb over aged centre

Moneyraisers: Somerville fire brigade members who helped raise money for flood victims, from left, Harry Grayson, Trudy Della Bosca, Michael McGivern and Brooke Deacon.

Firies light up barbie for flood help TYABB firefighters have praised the response they had from the public when raising money for Queensland flood victims.

A “community barbecue” held by the club raised $7200, with Coles supply-

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TYABB residents are protesting over the size of a planned $14 million aged care centre.

If given the go ahead the two-storey centre will cover 41 per cent of the one hectare site in The Crescent.

It will have 60 beds for low care patients, 60 beds for high care and four respite beds.

Plans prepared by Graphos Architects, of Port Melbourne, show 63 parking spaces.

Mornington Peninsula Shire’s planning department has yet to decide if the proposal should go before council or be handled under delegation by planners.

In a written submission to Mornington Peninsula Shire Jason Holmes and Justine Barsby, said they were concerned with the likelihood of flooding if a drain running between their property and the proposed aged care centre was filled, as shown on plans.

“This drain does carry water and is free flowing at times of heavy rain,” they stated.

The couple said their property was marked on plans as being a vacant lot “therefore the proposal … has taken absolutely no consideration of our home”.

They said 10 metre high trees shown on the plans would block light while the two storey building would “invade our privacy”.

Mr Holmes and Ms Barsby said the

aged care centre would increase traffic in The Crescent and be dangerous to children attending the nearby primary school.

He questioned whether a building that could house up to 166 people suited the Low Density Residential zoning.

“Our home has been built to maximise the view from the south … this is now in serious jeopardy and will affect our view from every window on that side of the property.”

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The design resembled a prison or detention centre.

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Rare goshawks seen on peninsula

By Mike Hast GOSHAWKS were spotted on the peninsula at Mt Martha last winter and at Flinders in spring.

The medium-sized raptors were the white morph form of the goshawk, which also has a grey form.

They are infrequent visitors to the peninsula, living mostly in the Otway Ranges as well as Strzelecki Ranges, Gippsland Plains, Glenelg Plain and Otway Plains The Mt Martha bird was spotted by an amateur bird photographer, Helan Reid, who was housesitting for friends in May and June.

Ms Reid saw the goshawk in Ferrero Reserve near Balcombe Creek: “It flew along the lane near the end of Hilton Court and ... settled in a tree about 15 metres beyond the easternmost property. It stayed for about five minutes, flying off when I attempted to photograph it.”

PENBOC News, the quarterly newsletter of the Mornington Peninsula branch of Bird Observation and Conservation Australia, reported this sighting as well as one by Sally Cleary.

Ms Cleary said she saw a goshawk on a property on Musk Creek Rd in Flinders.

“I saw what I thought was a sulphurcrested cockatoo on a post overlooking a chook yard,” she reported.

“On closer inspection I realised it wasn’t a cockatoo as it looked like a hawk. I looked up my bird book, but couldn’t find any white hawks so got on the internet looking for a birdwatching club.

Rare birds: A grey goshawk (grey morph form) and a “white goshawk” like the ones spotted on the peninsula.

“I then sent an email to the Bird Observers Club of Australia thinking I may have spotted some rare and exotic bird or maybe an albino one. I got a very prompt reply from Bill Ramsay advising me that I had most likely spotted a white morph grey goshawk, which of course it was.”

Ms Cleary said a few hours later she saw a flock of sulphur-crested cockatoos with one being constantly bombarded by some of the squawking birds. “By its flight I realised this was my goshawk. I later learned they often fly with sulphur-crested cockatoos as a means of camouflage.”

A few days later she was talking to a

neighbour who said she, too, had seen the white goshawk – on the edge of Musk Creek Rd. “As she got closer my neighbour noticed it was trying to lift something from the roadway and fly off but it was too heavy,” Ms Cleary said.

Later inspection showed the bird was trying to lift a dead young possum. It soon returned when the humans had departed and dragged its find into bushes and was not seen again.

The grey goshawk exists in two distinct and readily recognisable forms – grey morph and white morph (often referred to as “white goshawk”).

Most birds in Victoria are the white

morph, with just a few greys being seen and no known resident populations.

The grey morph predominates in jungle and subtropical rainforest while the white morph mainly lives in eucalypt forests.

It grows to 40-55cm with a wing span of 70-110cm.

Females can be almost twice as heavy as males.

Only females and immature birds hunt in urban and agricultural areas.

The goshawk is an opportunistic hunter preying mostly on mammals such as rabbits, possums and bats.

They also prey on birds, reptiles and insects and hunt from either concealed

or exposed perches and often take prey both in flight and on the ground.

Some scientists have speculated that a dominant grey population is gradually replacing the white form.

In 2003, scientists said the grey goshawk is in a demonstrable state of decline, which is likely to result in extinction, and very rare in terms of abundance and distribution.

Their decline is caused by deliberate shooting, direct poisoning during dog and fox control programs, secondary poisoning during rabbit control programs, bioaccumulation of pollutants and eggshell thinning due to the past use of DDT.

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Top two Australia Day awards to volunteers Continued from Page 1 Kayla told The News her involvement with the football club was mainly through her parents: “We all pitch in and help.”

She is also proud of her participation in last October’s Relay For Life in Frankston to raise money for Cancer Council Victoria.

“Our school was devastated when American exchange student Kara MacDougall died of liver cancer in 2009. Two of my classmates, Bonnie and Megan, organised a team and we raised more than $2000,” she said.

Kayla’s drawing talent is starting to become noticed. She donated an illustration to Blue Light Boxing Club, founded by Hastings policeman Jason Steele, and it was auctioned at a fundraiser, being bought by Westpac Bank in Hastings.

Another of her works raised money for her auntie, a member of Australia’s synchronised swimming team at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.

The citation for Mrs Aitken stated that she had been credited by associates as “putting Rosebud West on the map”.

“Juanita’s husband Ian was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year, but this has not stopped her commitment to community issues.

“While she cares for her husband full time, Juanita is consistently available to others for a chat or a cup of tea, she

Kayla Bentley.

always turns up to meetings and is ready to challenge ideas and support members of the community who are unable to advocate for themselves.”

The shire stated her other significant contributions included seven years of organising gatherings for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, which raise money for Cancer Council Australia; long-time support of the Red Hill and Rye cricket clubs during Ian’s long career on the field (he played until age 60); and being an active participant in the community mural in Illaroo St, Rosebud West, part of the community renewal program.

Mrs Aitken is a member of the shire’s Communities That Care program on the southern peninsula, which aims to build safer neighbourhoods where young people and their families are valued, respected and encouraged to achieve their potential.

Mrs Aitken also is involved in Rosebud Ladies Probus Club, is a former member of Rosebud CWA and was a nurse for 38 years, working at Peninsula’s Health aged care centre Lotus Lodge and teaching student nurses at Chisholm Institute of TAFE in Frankston.

At the community renewal project, Mrs Aitken is the convenor of open spaces and environment, community participation, and community health.

Community event of the year is Dromana’s 2010 Australia Day celebration.

The citation stated that about 20 notfor-profit groups helped organise last year’s Australia Day in Dromana, with 80 volunteers running activities for 2000 people at Dromana Recreation Reserve, with all funds raised donated to Dromana community groups.

The awards are provided by the National Australia Day Council and administered by the shire on behalf of the council.

“Juanita and Kayla have demonstrated an incredible dedication and commitment, and a passion for continuing to improve community life by supporting local activities and local people,” shire mayor Cr Graham Pittock said.

“The Dromana Australia Day event ... commemorated Australia Day and brought together the local community to organise a wonderful event and to donate funds to the community.”

Heritage restored: A 2009 heritage grant helped repair the St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Somerville.

Grants to maintain heritage properties OWNERS of heritage-listed properties are being offered up to $2000 for conservation works by Mornington Peninsula Shire.

The grants are intended to help owners preserve or restore their heritage property, particularly where they need expensive materials, craftsmanship or decorative details.

Work funded in the past includes repairs to stone and timber walls, roofing, restumping, damp proofing, drainage, and memorial restorations.

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LMA selects freeway servos builder

By Mike Hast THE state government’s freeway authority Linking Melbourne Authority has appointed a builder for the twin service stations on Peninsula Link south of Baxter.

They will be built and operated by A A Holdings, a land development and management company based in Collingwood, in conjunction with a sister company Bredix Pty Ltd. The companies develop service stations for BP Australia and The News understands the twin servos will carry the BP brand.

The centres, described as “truck stops”, one north-bound and one south-bound, will be built on farming land south of Baxter and would open by early 2013 when the freeway is complete.

Each will have a truckies’ lounge, showers, toilets and laundry; baby changing room, children’s playground and picnic area; buildings of about 3000 square metres; parking for 100 cars, four buses, five caravans and 16 trucks; 26 refuelling points for cars and four for trucks; a convenience store, five food or retail shops and a tourist information kiosk; indoor seating for 272 people and outside seating for 52; and about 13 toilets, including one for people with disabilities.

LMA issued the tender last May and in December notified Mornington Peninsula Shire Council of its decision.

In May, then shire mayor David Gibb said he was surprised LMA had issued the tender as he had no knowledge of it.

It was reported that shire CEO Michael Kennedy was privately annoyed at the proposal as the shire has a policy of refusing applications for stand-alone service stations in the green wedge zone, even though they are a permitted use.

In its submission to the Peninsula Link environmental effects statement process in December 2008, the shire told LMA: “That council [would] continue to discourage the development of service centres within the green wedge zone along any adopted route of the ... freeway, to

Truck stops: The proposed twin service stations south of Baxter.

avoid further impacts on the landscape or agricultural land.”

Bredix Pty Ltd bought 10 hectares just south of Baxter from Margaret Davis and family before the tender was released in May. Mrs Davis’s father bought 100 hectares between Moorooduc Highway and the old railway line and south of Sages Road in the 1950s. The family built a house on Sages Road near the north-east corner of the land in 1968.

A large part of the Davis cattle farm has been compulsorily acquired by LMA for the freeway.

In May Cr Gibb said the shire wanted to see the LMA needs analysis that showed twin service centres were viable.

“When the service centre planning application comes to the council, we would look at elements such as how does it fit in with our landscape values.

There are some high hurdles to jump.”

Cr Gibb said he thought north of Baxter was a better location for freeway service centres.

On Friday, Peter Baulch, chairman of Baxter Residents and Traders Progress Action Committee, said the committee

and many Baxter residents support the twin servos.

“They will not be accessible from Baxter streets and can only be reached via the freeway. They are sufficiently distant from houses to not pose a noise problem and we have been promised the operator will offer employment to Baxter residents as a priority,” he said.

LMA chief executive Ken Mathers has told the shire the servo sites would be extensively landscaped to integrated them into the surrounding environment.

They would have “community

assets” such as a picnic area, shared pathways for walkers and cyclists, and a tourist information kiosk.

Mr Mathers said the centres were needed to provide drivers with a place to rest and refresh to combat driver fatigue.

The project would inject $30 million into the local economy via construction and operation once open, and was expected to create 155 direct and 244 indirect full time, part time and casual jobs during the construction period, and 450 jobs when open, Mr Mathers said.

$2m win for Baxter BAXTER residents were all for Peninsula Link freeway until they discovered a harsh reality mid-2009 – a 500-metre long overpass would soar over the town, right next to people’s homes.

They had earlier been told the freeway would be built under Frankston-Flinders Rd and the town’s “main street”, BaxterTooradin Rd, vastly reducing the visual and noise impact on the population of about 1200 people.

Through the lobby group BRATPAC, residents fought like tigers to get the government and LMA to change the overpass to an underpass, but nature conspired against them – the water table was too close to the surface and putting the freeway below ground level would cost too much.

LMA told residents an underpass would be impacted by the water table and surface water, and would require a permanent pumping station, desalination plant and siphon structures.

Dropping the freeway down would have greater visual impact as noise walls would be located closer to people’s fencelines, the authority said.

A special low-noise road surface would be used, which would reduce the height and amount of sound walls required.

BRATPAC chairman Peter Baulch said the

lobby group was now satisfied the overpass was the only option “based on scientific grounds”.

He said there was an up side to the controversy as the group had been able to win a number of concessions to benefit Baxter.

“As a result of protracted opposition to the overpass, the group was invited to meet roads minister Tim Pallas in November 2010,” he said.

A scheduled 30-minute meeting stretched to 90 minutes as Mr Baulch made a compelling case to Mr Pallas and senior executives of LMA and VicRoads that Baxter should receive some benefits for copping the overpass.

The government has agreed to:  Full sealing, kerbing and underground drainage for Baxter-Tooradin Rd from the rail crossing to Frankston-Flinders Rd roundabout, a long-neglected section.  Sealed footpaths on both sides of this section of Baxter-Tooradin Rd.  Signalled pedestrian crossing in the shopping precinct, probably near Thomas St. Mr Baulch said the cost of the work would be more than $2 million and would “significantly improve the community amenity in Baxter”.

Dominator: Artist’s drawing of how the 500-metre overpass at Baxter will look. Picture: Linking Melbourne Authority Western Port News 1 February 2011

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Rig off to other fields THE Kan Tan IV drilling rig was last week towed out of Western Port into Port Phillip to be loaded onto a semisubmersible vessel The Transporter to be taken to its next job.

A spokesman for Hastings Port Authority said the 40,000 tonne rig had completed a job in Bass Strait before being anchored off Cowes.

The arrival of the Kan Tan IV followed the arrival and departure of the metal jacket for the latest addition to the Marlin B oil and gas platforms.

The jacket - made of steel pylons - was brought to Western Port by another semi-submersible, the Dockwise, before being towed by tugs to the Bass Strait drilling fields.

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Child killer seeks $80,000 from dead girl’s mum Case revives horror of Cerberus rating who killed Warneet girl

The face of a “The Spook”: Derek Percy last year at age 62.

By Mike Hast COMMUNITY anger is mounting over child killer Derek Percy winning Supreme Court approval for 72-yearold pensioner and grandmother Jean Priest to pay for his legal costs for a failed court case.

Last week Ms Priest lost her bid to force Percy, a former naval rating based at HMAS Cerberus in Crib Point, to give evidence about her daughter Linda Stilwell, 7, who was abducted from St Kilda in August 1968.

Her body has never been found.

Police have long suspected Percy, known as “The Spook”, was involved in her disappearance and he admitted to one officer that he was in St Kilda on the day she went missing.

In a police interview in 1969, when asked if he killed Linda Stilwell, Percy said “possibly, I don’t remember a thing about it”.

Last week the court ordered that Ms Priest must pay Percy’s legal costs of $32,247 for the first stage of the failed court case.

The day after, in an affidavit filed in the Court of Appeal, Percy argued through his lawyer that Ms Priest should pay another $48,700 as security in her final appeal to make him answer questions under oath.

Ms Priest faces possibly bankruptcy over the two claims.

Percy remains in jail indefinitely for the 1969 killing of Yvonne Tuohy, 12, of Warneet, for which he was found not guilty by reason of insanity.

He is the only Victorian prisoner held at the “Governor’s pleasure”, now at Port Phillip Prison in Laverton North, and has never been charged with any other crime.

Percy was based at Cerberus when he was arrested just hours after Yvonne Tuohy’s kidnapping. Her mutilated body was found in bushland at Devon Meadows, a short drive from Warneet.

Police acted on information from Shane Spiller, a 12-year-old boy with Yvonne at Warneet’s Ski Beach in the coastal reserve between Blind Bight and Warneet on an isolated part of Rutherford Inlet, which flows into Western Port near Tooradin.

The boy escaped from the kidnapper’s clutches by brandishing his tomahawk.

Leading calls for the state govern-

ment to help Jean Priest is Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews, Steve Medcraft of People Against Lenient Sentencing and prominent Crime Victims’ Support Association spokesman Noel McNamara, who also says Percy should pay his own bills.

Percy has amassed more than $300,000 during his 41 years behind bars. Although he was with the Navy for only 20 months, he continues to collect ComSuper payments of up to $20,000 a year, based on 60 per cent of a recruit’s annual salary.

In 2007, police found 35 cardboard boxes and tea chests filled with material from Percy in a South Melbourne storage depot.

They alleged the material included clippings on sex crimes, stories Percy had written on how to commit child abductions and items that appeared to implicate him in unsolved murders.

There was also a valuable stamp collection.

Police discovered Percy had leased storage units since 1970, had $300,000 in the bank and had successfully invested in gold.

He had used part of his income to rent the storage unit.

The murder of Yvonne Tuohy became Warneet’s dark secret. It was only discussed in whispers behind closed doors. Residents who remember the event have died, moved away or refuse to talk about it.

The murder brought shame on the Navy and HMAS Cerberus, and changed forever the life of the boy who was with Yvonne, the daughter of the owners of Warneet’s one general store.

On that fateful day, the day US astronaut Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, the two 12-year-olds had headed off on an adventure, walking about two kilometres from the village through the bush reserve that separates Warneet Rd from the upper reaches of Rutherford Inlet.

In Australia it was still a time when parents allowed their children to go adventuring on their own, a time when child stealing was virtually unknown, although the 1960 kidnapping and murder of eight-year-old Sydney boy Graeme Thorne, whose parents had won 100,000 pounds ($5 million in today’s value) in a Sydney Opera House lottery, was still remembered.

It was a crime that caused massive

shock around the nation and overseas, and was the first known kidnapping for ransom in Australian history. It became world famous as one of the first times a crime had been solved by forensic investigation.

The convicted killer, Stephen Leslie Bradley, died of a heart attack while playing tennis in Goulburn jail on 6 October 1968, aged 42.

Victoria’s famous Faraday State School $1 million kidnapping, where a 20-year-old female teacher, Mary Gibbs, and her six girl pupils were taken at gunpoint from their tiny schoolhouse north-west of Melbourne, was still three years away.

The kidnapping, dubbed “Australia’s crime of the century”, had a happy ending as Ms Gibbs and her pupils escaped from a van and police arrested Edwin John Eastwood and Robert Clyde Boland, who were sentenced to long terms in jail (although Eastwood later escaped and committed a second bush school kidnapping in 1977).

Shane Spiller and Yvonne Tuohy were playing on Ski Beach when a strange man approached them and seized the girl. When Percy attempted to grab Spiller, the boy threatened him with his tomahawk.

Spiller ran for his life through the bush and raised the alarm when he arrived breathless in the coastal village.

Police were called and raced to Warneet. Spiller told them Percy had taken the girl away in an orange station wagon.

He gave detectives a drawing of a sticker he’d seen on its rear window, a Royal Australian Navy insignia.

Police drove to Cerberus and found Percy in the laundry, trying to wash Yvonne’s blood from his clothes.

Shane Spiller was haunted by the incident for the rest of his life and disappeared from Wyndham, a small town on the NSW south coast near Merimbula, in 2002 at the age of 44.

He had started drinking at age 14, his school results deteriorated, he fell out with his parents, left school and went walkabout from the family home in Armadale.

A neighbour in Wyndham years later described him as “the most paranoid person I’ve ever met. Shane suffered all his life with post-traumatic stress disorder. There was this overwhelming dark cloud over his life and he was basically self-medicating with drugs and alcohol”.

Police claim Percy ruined Spiller’s life.

Percy has since been linked to the disappearances and deaths of eight other children in Victoria, NSW, ACT and South Australia, including the three Beaumont children, who were abducted from an Adelaide beach in 1966 and never found.

Detectives from four police forces have been investigating cold case child murders for four years in an operation codenamed Heats.

Percy has been questioned about:  The murders of 15-year-olds Christine Sharrock and Marianne Schmidt on Sydney’s Wanda Beach in January 1965, while Percy, then 17, was holidaying nearby with his parents.  The disappearance of the Beaumont children (Jane, 9, Arnna, 7, and Grant, 4), abducted from Glenelg Beach near Adelaide on Australia Day in 1966, which spawned books, documentaries and the visit of a Dutch clairvoyant, Gerard Croiset, who said their bodies were buried under an Adelaide warehouse. The site was dug up but nothing was found. The case burned a hole in

the national psyche and is discussed to this day. Percy admitted to police he was in Adelaide at the time.  The murder of Allen Redston, 6, in Canberra in September 1966. The boy left his home to go to a nearby milk bar for ice-cream. The following day his body was discovered concealed in reeds by a creek. He had been hog-tied and had plastic wrapped around his throat. When Percy was questioned in 1969, he confirmed taking a family holiday in Canberra that year.  The death of Simon Brook, 3, in Sydney in May 1968, taken from the yard of his home in Glebe. By this time Percy had left school and joined the Navy. He lived at the naval base at Garden Island and commuted through Glebe to the dock.  The disappearance of Linda Stilwell.

Percy was subpoenaed to appear in court in late 2009 to give evidence about Linda Stilwell, who was last seen playing on St Kilda foreshore on 10 August 1968. Percy had admitted to police he drove through St Kilda that day but, as with all of his interviews with the law, says he cannot remember killing anyone. He has maintained this line through 40 years of interviews.

Linda Stilwell’s brother Gary has reportedly said he truly believes Percy murdered his sister and Stilwell wants to eyeball Percy in court.

The cold case homicide unit first reviewed the Stilwell file seven years ago to prepare the inquest brief.

In April 2007, Howard government veterans affairs minister Bruce Bill-

son, the Dunkley MP based in Frankston, promised to investigate the payments to Percy. But the Coalition lost power later that year and the money has continued to flow.

Last week, Linda’s mother fought back tears after Supreme Court Justice Iain Ross ruled that Percy, 62, did not have to give evidence to answer questions on his alleged involvement in Linda’s abduction.

Percy instructed his lawyers to pursue the Stilwell family for money he spent on barristers defending his fight against self-incrimination in the Stilwell mystery.

Deputy State Coroner Iain West last year ruled Percy should not give evidence to an inquest on Linda as his apparent psychosis in the late 1960s meant he would be unreliable.

An appeal to Justice Ross had sought a judicial review to overturn Mr West’s decision and force Percy to give evidence and for evidence of five other child abductions and murders to be considered.

Ms Priest has one more attempt to force Percy to talk. Then she and her family have to face the harsh reality of the child killer’s $80,000 legal bill claim.

Members of the public have offered her financial support, but the real issue is a legal system that has allowed this awful case and a state government that so far has remained mute.

Premier Ted Baillieu and AttorneyGeneral Robert Clark have refused to discuss the case, despite their “tough on crime” stance prior to the November election.

Faces of a child killer: (Top): Derek Percy (inset) after his arrest in 1969 for the murder of Yvonne Tuohy and the boy, Shane Spiller with his tomahawk, who helped police find the Royal Australian Navy recruit at HMAS Cerberus. (Bottom): Derek Percy when he appeared in court in the early 2000s.

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Shire may urge charges for bore water

By David Harrison MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire might ask the state government to start charging the peninsula’s 5200 domestic and stock bore water users.

Green wedge action plans presented to council on 20 December included a plan to lobby water authorities to “restrict the level of ground water extraction to sustainable levels – including use for domestic and stock bores”.

If the move is successful, bores will be metered and the water from them rationed and paid for from next year.

The cost of a meter could be as high as $900 and a licence to commercially use groundwater in most areas is $295 plus $3.30 a megalitre (one million litres, enough to fill an Olympic pool).

The plan drawn up by shire officers specifically seeks a review of the area west of Rosebud, known as the Nepean groundwater management area (GMA), which includes Sorrento and Portsea. It comprises all the land west of a line drawn between Rosebud pier and the Cape Schanck lighthouse.

Most of it is above an aquifer containing good to high quality water.

The area contains at least 3900 of the peninsula’s 5200 domestic and stock bores, from which water is extracted free.

The action plans call for a “review of the criteria for issuing extraction licences and stabilisation and/or reduction of ground water extraction” from this area “at sustainable levels by 2020 ... This may involve the metering of usage of existing private domestic and stock bores and establishment of a ‘user pays system’ by 2012,” the plan states.

Answering a question at the 20 December council meeting, sustainable infrastructure director Alex Atkins said the shire would gain no revenue from a proposed bore water tax, and conceded that the plan would require a change to the Victorian Water Act 1989.

The shire proposal, if adopted by the government, could be costly for tens of thousands of bore users across Vic-

toria.

Mr Atkins said: “One of the reasons why we would be interested in measuring bore water use is that we can then gain a better picture of how water is being used on the peninsula.

“We should have an integrated understanding of water use and that would go to both potable [drinking] water, bore water and storm water.”

A spokesman for Southern Rural Water, which administers and monitors underground water across the shire, said the authority did not regard the Nepean GMA or anywhere else on the peninsula as endangered.

SRW has about 30 monitoring bores in the Nepean GMA, which are checked regularly.

The authority’s acting general man-

ager of groundwater and rivers, Chris Hughes, said in a statement: “We regularly review bore data from across the whole of the peninsula, including within the [Nepean] GMA, to check on quantity and quality of groundwater in the area.

“At the moment, there is no significant threat to either.”

An SRW spokeswoman said that until the drought broke several months ago, up to 30 applications to sink bores were being received each day “from the Rosebud area”, swamping the authority in paperwork.

Stock and domestic bore water can be used in the house, for a kitchen garden and for watering pets or stock. The volumes used are generally small and are limited by pump and pipe capacity.

Bore water is not regarded as “potable” until it has been treated to make it suitable for drinking.

Mr Hughes said coastal areas in the east and west of the peninsula were potentially at risk of seawater intrusion, but SRW had “no reason to believe the threat is currently significant”.

Bore owners would pay for the cost of a meter and installation if the shire was successful in having its plan approved, he said.

As for controlling water use, Mr Hughes said this can be done through groundwater bans, “but to date there has been no need for this sort of management intervention”.

Councillors voted to have the draft action plans exhibited as part of the draft Mornington Peninsula Green Wedge Management Plan.

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It is outrageous that ratepayers are unable to access openly and freely details of the seatwarmers’ overpaid salaries.

I have written to Nepean MP Martin Dixon requesting action by the state government to repeal the secrecy provisions passed by the former Labor government in October last year.

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Surprised by bonuses I WRITE with reference to the lead story by Keith Platt regarding bonuses for top Mornington Peninsula Shire staff. Thank you for airing this situation regarding pay, which you have published in an informative way. Also, I had no idea that the ratepayers’ association even existed.

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Pool policy IT is interesting that even though I keep being told that Nepean MP Martin Dixon has been misquoted [about a site for the Rosebud aquatic centre], I can’t get anyone to tell me just what it is he is saying. Also interesting that he has never clarified his comments in the newspaper by demanding that it publish his correct position on this issue.

I would like to know exactly what the government’s position is on Mr Dixon’s public statement to fast-track coastal consent for a pool to be built on the foreshore in Rosebud. The inference is that due process will be circumvented, which would bring us back to the days of [former Labor planning minister] Justin Madden. Mr Dixon has not dispelled this inference in the papers and specifically stated that he would do it when he discussed it with me.

I want clarification as to what is and what is not

and what procedures will be followed. Just what must happen to obtain costal consent?

I believe that the Department of Sustainability and Environment has been quite clear to Mornington Peninsula Shire as to what is required. Is anything going to change?

Is the government going to fast-track coastal consent or are we going to work the system as designed?

I am just a simple, uncomplicated guy looking for a simple and uncomplicated answer as to what Mr Dixon’s position is.

Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach Editor: The News stands by its November report quoting Mr Dixon as saying: “If elected, we’ll give immediate consent for it [the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre] to go on the foreshore [at Rosebud].”

History search I AM currently researching the life of Ewart Melbourne Brindle, a renowned US artist and illustrator who did his early schooling at Dromana Primary School 184 in the early 1900s.

The Brindle family lived at “Sunnyside” on Boundary Rd, their driveway being where Scott St is now.

As a schoolboy, Mel (as he was later known) would sketch the full-rigged sailing ships traversing Port Phillip to Melbourne.

As an adult he produced illustrations for magazines such as Saturday Evening Post and Women’s Home Companion as well as posters for America’s war effort in the 1940s, postage stamps and so on.

I am particularly interested in hearing from anyone local able to provide any information that could help with this research, which we hope to feature at the school’s 150th celebrations in March.

Call 5985 5770 or email wild-pub@bigpond. com Fred Wild, Rye

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Cashed up: Dick Cox, left, with shire councillors Ben Colomb, Bill Goodrem and Leigh Eustace with RACV Cape Schanck resort manager Conleth Roach at the under-renovation studio.

Radio station ready by Easter

By Mike Hast RENOVATION of community radio station 3RPP’s new home at the old secondary school in Wilsons Rd, Mornington, is going at an astonishing rate, says project coordinator Dick Cox of the Rotary Club of Somerville-Tyabb.

Half of the last surviving classroom block, which is next to Peninsula Community Theatre, formerly the school’s Findlay Hall, and behind The Studio@PCT, a performing arts centre that was once the library, will be ready for radio by Easter.

A red letter day will be Easter Monday 25 April, which is also Anzac Day, when the work is expected to be completed and a fund-raising raffle is drawn (see separate story).

The latest donation to the renovation project, being run by a cluster of peninsula Rotary clubs – including Somerville-Tyabb, Hastings Western Port, Mornington, Mt Martha, Dromana, Rosebud, Rye and Sorrento – is $5000 from the RACV Foundation through its Cape Schanck resort.

This followed donation of 1000 square metres of insulation batts from a national company late last year. Other big ticket donations of cash or materials are in the wings.

The “renovation rescue” gained pace when Rotary appointed a registered builder, Point Leobased Staff Building & Contracting, late last year.

Mr Cox said it was great to have Rob Lawrence and his team working as well as directing Rotary and other volunteers.

“We start putting up the plasterboard on 27 January, which should take about four days, and then we’ll finish the electrical wiring and plumbing,” he said.

Next stage would be fitout. Some of the

furniture will come from a cache stored away by a senior manager when the shire replaced office furniture and fittings at its Queen St, Mornington, office.

The News understands it was a close run thing between dumping the furniture at a tip and keeping it in storage for use in a then-unknown future project.

The classroom block’s exterior will match the nearby hall, and an entranceway halfway down the length of the block would match the hall’s entrance, Mr Cox said.

“We have a big recording room for bands of all sorts, two studios, control and production rooms, voice-over booth, board/lunch room, kitchen, toilets, general office and offices for sales, the manager and presenters,” Mr Cox said.

“The shire said it would cost $500,000 to renovate, but we’ll be doing it for under $300,000.”

Cr Leigh Eustace, deputy chairman of the 3RPP project and fund-raising committee, said the renovation had so impressed shire CEO Michael Kennedy when he inspected work just before Christmas that the shire was now considering asking the renovation team to fix up the three other rooms in the block, which would be used for community groups.

Cr Eustace said Dr Kennedy told Mr Cox: “This building was dead and you’ve brought it back to life.”

Dr Kennedy had directed his executive management team to find funds for the unrenovated half, Cr Eustace said.

“It is a stunning renovation,” Cr Eustace said.

“It will be the envy of mainstream radio stations let alone community ones.”

The shire tipped in $50,000 last year and in

Rally around raffle call SELLING 150,000 $2 tickets in the Rotary Club of Somerville-Tyabb raffle to pay for the radio station renovation was always going to be a big ask, organisers admitted last week.

The tickets started selling in late November, some months behind schedule due to legal permission red tape, but the influx of holidaymakers to the peninsula has helped sellers.

The raffle is under the auspices of the Somerville-Tyabb club, but seven other peninsula Rotary clubs are putting the hard word on friends and strangers to buy tickets.

Cr Leigh Eustace, a member of the organising committee along with Rotarians and radio station people, said some clubs already had their own raffles in place before the 3RPP raffle came along.

“We’ll have more people selling tickets after Australia Day as at least two clubs have been busy doing their own raffles,” he said.

Cr Bill Goodrem told The News ticket sellers would be at all major peninsula shopping centres at various times between January and April.

“We’ll be selling well into April,” he said.

He said there would be four prizes – a Toyota Corolla valued at $26,000 and a Toyota Yaris ($19,500), both from Motor Court Toyota in Mornington; a cruise package ($10,000) from Travelscene Westernport; and a plasma television ($3300) from Rosebud Retravision.

Cr Goodrem said the draw would be a lottostyle affair with selected young people being asked to draw a numbered ball from bags.

This would obviate collecting all ticket stubs and “ensure that all buyers were in the hat”, he said.

It will be drawn at 3RPP’s studios at 3.30pm on Monday 25 April. Winners will be notified and the result published in The Age on 30 April and local newspapers in early May.

December approved $130,000 as “bridging finance” to enable Rotary to continue the project while the fund-raising raffle was being conducted.

Cr Eustace said the shire was studying with great interest the way the renovation had been carried out with its mixture of shire money, corporate donations in cash and kind, money from the community through the raffle, volunteer labour and paid commercial builders.

“The innovative project could be a model for other shire building projects,” he said.

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Pelican Theatre News Pelican Theatre Company is about to audition for its next production: `Twelfth Night’. `Twelfth Night’ is a lively comedy featuring drunks, idiots, snobs and romantic dreamers madly in love with the wrong people. The story is dominated by a devious and cunning plot to make a fool out of a pompous, moralistic butler who tries to control and sober up the appropriately named Toby Belch and his disreputable drinking companions.

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Artistic surge after wave hero’s death

By Keith Platt RESPONDING to his initial emotions, Mornington photographer Robbie Warden jumped on a plane and flew to Hawaii to join the thousands mourning the 2 November 2010 death of champion surfer Andy Irons.

“I just felt the need to go over and see my friends and family over there.

I didn’t realise how much of an impact Andy had until I arrived,” Warden said.

“There were shrines and memorials on every street and the feeling was pretty down; it just showed how much Andy meant to everyone.”

One week after the memorial, Warden dislocated a rib while surfing, virtually ripping the muscle off the bone.

“I had to go to hospital and spend three weeks out of the water, which meant no surfing, just swimming, photography and getting to know the locals.”

After spending a month in Kauai, Warden headed to the north shore of Oahu for the Pipe Masters competition. The first day of the event also heralded the birth of Andy Irons’s son, Andy Axel Irons.

“I spent the rest of the trip documenting the event and free surfing on the north shore before returning home before Christmas.”

The loss of a hero, the sudden trip overseas, injury and inspired artistry

with his camera was the beginning of a creative summer for Warden who is about to publish his Hawaiian experiences in a journal, with online and print editions.

His photographs will feature in an exhibition at the new Surface Pop gallery shop in St Kilda starting on 4 February.

Like many artists he constantly seeks inspiration, following a surf at favourite beach Gunnamatta with a trip to Arthurs Seat to watch the setting sun break through a brewing storm across Port Phillip.

“Like waking up early on Christmas morning to open presents as a child, full of excitement and surprise, I exited the highway home from the surf to climb to higher ground,” he writes.

“The sun was bright, hitting every puff of cloud it could, making an explosion of colour and patterns not even the most psychedelic of drugs could create.

“Thanks to mother nature the environment put on an almighty show that lasted well over an hour after the sun had disappeared.”

Days later Warden is at Rosebud carnival where coloured lights illuminate youngsters braving the bumps and sudden turns of machinery and slides.

Robbie Warden credits his grandfather Edwin R Warden with “the passion that has always been running

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Inspiring moments: Photographer Robbie Warden (top right) is making a career of mixing business with pleasure. Watching the sun break through an evening sunset at Arthurs Seat (top left) followed a trip to Hawaii to pay homage to the late great Andy Irons which put him on the spot to take this shot of champion Kelly Slater, one of a sequence used by the Swellnet website. A glass piece (above) by Mt Martha artist Sarah Dingwall is carried by Warden “to shoot in exotic locations ... Her work is amazing and has been an inspiration to help me focus on my passion - photography”. The lack of consistent summer weather may have kept the numbers down at the Rosebud carnival (left) but its operators remain optimistic and plan to extend their season by a day to raise money for flood victims.

through my veins … he was a photographer, adventure pioneer and event organiser who lived to be 92”.

“He ran his business shooting footy teams, weddings and portraits, including the Footscray VFL team in the 1950s and was a successful working class photographer with an office at the front of the house and a studio and darkroom in the backyard.”

After a marketing stint with the surf label Volcom and inheriting his grandfather’s equipment, journals and inspiration, Robbie Warden decided on a more artistic course.

“Growing up I never knew what to do. I just knew I loved the outdoors – surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, skimboarding, sailing – they were my passions and I wanted to pursue them.”

His business, marketing and international business studies at Monash University were fitted in with travelling, surfing and working for Surfing

Victoria as a judge and with Volcom part time.

After three years of studies, Warden lived for a time at Huntington Beach, California, and then the north shore of Hawaii where his photography career began, shooting tourists learning to surf on Waikiki Beach.

This was followed back in Australia with full-time work for Volcom as the Australian and New Zealand event manager, running surf, skate and snow events and travelling to the US each year for the international finals.

“When the recession hit, so did the marketing budget and I was cut, which was nice, because the pressure of events is quite intense.”

Unemployed, Warden qualified for government help, which he used to start a photography business.

“After almost two years of operating a small business, my outlook has

changed dramatically. From going from surf photography that is highly competitive and has limited resources I have decided to work toward the more viable wedding and real estate markets that enable me to pay the bills, travel and surf.”

In the mix with his work and search for clients Warden this year plans to be at the Quiksilver Pro on the Gold Coast, the Alley Fish Fry in Currumbin and the Noosa Festival of surfing from February to March.

There is also a chance Warden will be covering the Baja 500 race in Mexico in July and later in the year his own Side Slippin Event at Shoreham.

“So many more ideas I’d love to put to action, but I never seem to have enough time or resources. There’s a whole world going on out there.”

Contact Robbie Warden at www.robbiewarden.tumblr.com

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2010 news roundup: action aplenty

By Mike Hast Part 2: JULY Marina tussle: It was back to the beach in early July, this time in coats and hats, for 175 vocal opponents of the proposed marina in Mornington harbour, the so-called safe harbour project that boaties have been agitating for since at least 1983 when a big blow devastated the precinct, and repeated in April 2008. The $18 million project, which includes almost 200 berths and a wave wall running at an angle off the historic pier to stop northerlies belting the harbour and its boats, is being pushed by a company associated with Mornington Yacht Club. The state government will have to change planning laws to rezone public waters as private, a move that has angered many locals and seen community leaders ducking for cover.

The matter will be decided in 2011.

Sylvan standoff: Anti-freeway protestors set up a pre-dawn picket at the heritage-listed Frankston South property Westerfield as rumours spread of the imminent arrival of Abigroup bulldozers to clear precious bushland for the Peninsula Link freeway. This was despite the matter still being before the Heritage Council of Victoria. Angry picketers were joined by Frankston mayor Christine Richards, who led negotiations with Abigroup, and Liberal politicians Geoff Shaw (who defeated Labor’s Alistair Harkness at the state election in November), Neale Burgess (Hastings MP) and David Morris (Mornington MP). Little did the objectors know that they would have to mind the barricades for 13 weeks.

Ferry expensive: It is revealed that infrastructure for the proposed tourism “missing link”, the car ferry between the Mornington Peninsula at Stony Point and Cowes on Phillip Island, could cost at least $50 million and the state government could be forced to subsidise trips to the tune of $2 million a year. Ferry critics say the service would be economically unviable, but supporters, including Mornington Peninsula and Bass Coast shires, and four state government departments including Parks Victoria, continue to push the project.

Tide and time: State Greens MP Sue Pennecuik releases analysis of Port of Melbourne Corporation tide data done

by Port Phillip Baykeeper Neil Blake that shows higher tides in southern Port Phillip since dredging of The Heads in September 2008. The biggest increase is at Point Lonsdale, just inside the western side of the entrance, where average daily tides were 100mm above the 10-year average.

Others readings: Queenscliff 40mm above average, Rosebud 51mm, St Leonards 48mm, Williamstown 2mm.

Government spokesman Don Hough, the dredging watchdog, refutes the claim, saying the bay’s high tides “have increased by an average of about 10mm”, which was in line with channel deepening project predictions.

Meanwhile, complaints about disappearing Portsea beach continue to dog the government.

Op shop blot: Red Hill residents arc up over shire council rules threatening the town’s 25-year-old opportunity shop, with planners refusing to let the service stay in the house next to the Church of Christ after the two properties were sold to a family intent on converting and living in the old church.

Take a gander: Shire council approves a 400-square, single-storey, 99-metre long house on the foreshore at Point Leo for the Gandel family of shopping centre fame. It will be made of rammed earth, terracotta tiles, copper cladding and have big windows facing Western Port and

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Bass Strait, of course.

Levy fury: Rebel Mornington traders challenge the shire council and chamber of commerce’s marketing levy in VCAT. Objectors to the annual levy of $350 for five years say the scheme is too expensive, short on detail and promoting the town to weekend shoppers from the city will not benefit many traders.

Antonella’s way: McCrae physical therapist Antonella Celi wins the byelection for the council seat of Truemans Ward, centered around Rosebud West, triggered by the resignation of Susan Beveridge who replaced the late Ian Johnston in 2007.

Firebug jailed: A 57-year-old female personal care worker is jailed for five years for seven arson attacks on bathing boxes on the Rosebud foreshore between April and May 2008. Meanwhile, a 48-year-old woman is charged after driving for up to 10km on the wrong side of Mornington Peninsula Freeway and being intercepted by police near the end of the freeway at McCrae. She blew 0.17, more than three times the legal alcohol limit.

Point of it all: Parks Victoria releases the long-awaited management plan for Point Nepean National Park and its historic quarantine station precinct, listing a range of tourism-, education-, arts-, science- and recreation-based activities as features. The plans also allow for a boutique hotel, backpacker hostel, camping area, respite centre, restaurants, cafes, museum and meeting rooms, but no swimming off the park’s beaches, where fastmoving tides make it too dangerous.

Critics of the plan, including members of the disbanded community trust, appointed by the Howard government, and Flinders federal Liberal MP Greg Hunt, strongly question the luxury hotel plan, with one trust member saying Melbourne hoteliers had looked at the site and decided it was not economically viable.

On his sword: The ALP candidate for Flinders, Adrian Schonfelder, resigns from the federal election campaign blaming injuries from a car accident after revealing to The News that Opposition leader Tony Abbott had “an influence on suicide” because of his strong religious views on abortion and sex before marriage.

Schonfelder’s controversial interview with MP News Group editor Keith Platt goes viral on the internet and mainstream media, and he stands down, to be replaced by 21-year-old human rights activist Francis Francis Gagliano-Ventura of Southbank.

Budget for this: The shire council approves its 2010-11 budget with a rate rise of 6.2 per cent with revenue from rates to yield $104 million.

Peninsula property values go up an average of 10.3 per cent after compulsory valuations in January.

Frankston Council ups its rates by 6.5 per cent to raise $56 million from rates.

Gavin a good time: State environment minister Gavin Jennings digs out his Melway and heads south of the river to Frankston to inspect historic Westerfield and meet its owners Simon and Joyce Welsh as well as Peninsula Link freeway protestors who have manned a picket against bulldozers clearing the property for more than seven weeks.

Jennings also visits the Frankston Reservoir reserve, but is confronted by conservationists demanding he lock up the reserve to protect precious flora and fauna.

It’s raining, again: The peninsula’s (and Australia’s) wet year continued when heavy downpours over the last weekend in July swamped low-lying parts of Baxter while SES units at Frankston, Hastings and Sorrento

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answered calls from property owners with damaged roofs and downed trees.

AUGUST Bold gamble: Hotel Sorrento becomes the first pub in Victoria to hand back its poker machines with owners Anne and Rob Pitt saying they were always uncomfortable running a gambling venue and would concentrate on accommodation, conferences, wining and dining at the 1871 limestone hotel on the hill.

Vote for me: The phony election war is over as candidates in Flinders and Dunkley for the 21 August federal poll confirm their candidacy: Greg Hunt (sitting MP, Liberal), Francis Gagliano-Ventura (ALP), shire councillor Reade Smith (Family First) and Robert Brown (Greens) contest Flinders, while Bruce Billson (sitting MP, Liberal), Helen Constas (ALP), Simon Tiller (Greens) and Yasmin De Zilwa (Family First) go in Dunkley.

Big stink: Peninsula water utility South East Water escapes court and a heavy fine after more than 40,000 litres of sewage from one of its sewer mains leaked into Balcombe Creek in September 2008. SEW and the EPA agree on what is known as an “enforceable undertaking”, a Victorian first, that will see SEW complete nine tasks costing about $330,000.

They include installing early warning systems for leaks, better inspection of its pipes, better plans for dealing with leaking pipes and sharing knowledge gained with the water industry and community. SEW has until the end of 2012 to implement the undertaking.

Vale vans: Flinders Caravan Park is bought by a developer for $6.21 million, $700,000 more than expected for the two-hectare property that will farewell vans in June 2011 and be subdivided for housing. It is just another in a long list of caravan parks in Victoria being snapped up for development, including sites in Portsea, Rosebud and Hastings.

Beer-a-clock: Another boutique micro-brewery opens on the peninsula with co-owner Matt Bebe of Mt Eliza and head brewer Andrew Gow taking delivery of eight tanks from China worth $300,000 at their new premises in Mornington. The beer started flowing in September.

Confidence eroding: Worldrenowned coastal scientist Gerry Byrne of Sorrento calls on the state government and Port of Melbourne Corporation to fund a detailed mathematical modelling of wave movements in Port Phillip as government authorities continue to deny dredging of The Heads is causing the devastation of Portsea front beach. His call is ignored as contractors truck in 50,000 tonnes of Gippsland sand for the beach before erecting a temporary rock wall to stop more erosion.

Road collapse: VicRoads closes the Esplanade above Safety Beach after heavy rains erode earth under the road, causing it to collapse. Repairs take eight weeks.

Chinese golf: Chinese investors buy St Andrews Beach golf course for about $7 million, after it was passed in at auction in May, and plan a new clubhouse, hotel, day spa, condominiums and a second course.

Winner, worrier: Flinders Liberal MP Greg Hunt celebrates retaining his seat at the 21 August federal election while his colleague, Dunkley’s Bruce Billson, is in the fight of his political life with ALP candidate Helen Constas. Billson prevails many days later, winning by just 1750 votes two-party preferred, but incurring a three per cent swing against him and making his seat one of the most marginal in the state.

Dava Lodge down: About 75 elderly people are forced to leave Dava Lodge

nursing home in Mornington after it is closed by owner Caulfield Drive Pty Ltd. The closure also affects 90 nurses and other staff.

SEPTEMBER Chair-left: Parks Victoria fails to find an operator for the ill-fated Arthurs Seat chairlift, closed since May 2006, and announces a second tendering process. Owner Richard Hudson of Dromana continues litigation against Parks and WorkSafe over the forced closure. In November, the government announces that a consortium led by Macquarie Group senior executive and yachtsman Simon McKeon, also chairman of the CSIRO and former head of the Point Nepean Community Trust, will rebuild the chairlift at a cost of $5 million and be granted a 50-year lease.

No smoke: Peninsula Health bans smoking at all of its centres including Frankston and Rosebud hospitals and their grounds after what it claims was a successful trial at Hastings Community Health service.

Coast shaved: A huge section of cliff six metres high and 30 metres long near the end of Daveys Bay Rd, Mt Eliza, collapses onto the beach, with two earth tremors in March, the long drought and then above-average rains being blamed. It follows landslips at two other Mt Eliza beaches in August, one caused by heavy rain and one by sea erosion, and massive erosion at Mt Martha.

Players sacked: Pearcedale Football Club sacks four of its best players after an end-of-season party at Baxter Tavern. The club had been put on a $10,000 good behaviour bond by the local footy league the year before after incidents in Warrnambool.

Weather? Storms, of course: SES volunteers endure more sleepless nights fixing roofs and removing fallen trees as yet another big storm belts the peninsula, on the first weekend of the month. Sorrento SES received 300 callouts, almost double its 2003 record, and Hastings a similar number. Winds top 130km/h, some homes and shops lose power for 48 hours and SES units from as far afield as Footscray, Essendon and Northcote come to help. Worst affected were Mornington, Mt Martha, Somerville, Balnarring, Red Hill, Main Ridge, McCrae, Rye, Blairgowrie and Sorrento with the shire council saying it would take six weeks to clean up.

Shipping steel: Striking BlueScope Steel maintenance workers return to the plant at Hastings after a five-week strike over conditions.

Fake rape: Police hunt for male sex attacker after a 21-year-old Mt Martha woman claims she was assaulted while jogging on a track beside the Esplanade at Mt Martha. Hundreds of fearful local women change their routines, but a week later police announce the report was false and move to charge the woman over false claims. The incident generates a blizzard of negative publicity nationwide.

Big wet: Melbourne Water rainfall figures for winter confirm what we already knew: the peninsula received rain well above the 10-year average and more than 50 per cent more than last winter.

Playing pool: Frankston councillors approve a $31 million aquatic centre for Samuel Sherlock Reserve, with the state government promising $12.5 million, the largest amount ever given to a council for a pool. The decision is not supported by all councillors with some calling for money to be spent on other projects.

Heritage screens: Sorrento’s Moderne-style Athenaeum Theatre and Dromana’s three-screen drive-in are added to the Victorian Heritage Register, although drive-in owner Paul

Whitaker is unimpressed, saying it will restrict his future options for the business, established by his parents in 1961.

Bulldozed: Peninsula Link freeway builders, police and conservationists face off at the heritage-listed Westerfield property on Tuesday 28 September after the Heritage Council of Victoria removes the final legal barrier for bushland clearing work to start. Some of the 50 conservationists who had maintained a 13-week picket scale or stand beside trees and jump on earthmoving equipment as police from a squad of 70 officers make five arrests.

Fish fight: Department of Primary Industries contractors secretly release trout fingerlings into Devilbend Reservoir to howls of protest from members of the Devilbend Foundation and other conservationists who for more than 10 years have been trying to dissuade the government from allowing recreational fishing in the 1000-hectare reserve.

OCTOBER Going greener: The Mornington shire council announces its garden waste collection service for urban properties will start in March 2011 after years of agitation by residents. A 240-litre bin, the same size as the blue-lidded recycling bin, will cost $130 a year for the fortnightly pickup and can contain grass clippings, prunings, small branches and leaves. Some councils on Melbourne’s urban fringe started green waste collections up to eight years ago.

Bagged out: Department of Sustainability and Environment contractors finish sandbagging Portsea beach after spending more than $2 million and tipping thousands of tonnes of sand onto the fast-eroding beach, which locals claim was caused by swells coming in from Bass Strait through the entrance to Port Phillip, deepened as part of the dredging of shipping channels.

Garden win: Mornington’s acclaimed community garden, established 10 years ago on an old croquet green on Mitchell St, wins a $50,000 state government grant for solar panels, a sprinkler system and water tanks.

Bus-ted: Public transport advocates slam the state government for failing to introduce recommendations of its own bus review of the peninsula.

Just two of 12 suggestions have been introduced: a new bus route between Rye and St Andrews Beach to connect with the Portsea-Frankston route and a new route to service Rosebud TAFE. Clean air: State government approves Woolworths’ plans for one of its Oxygen home goods centres on the site of the now-demolished Mornington Antique Centre on Mornington-Tyabb Rd near Dunns Rd. Race not run: Mornington Racing Club is forced to cancel its premier spring racing day, the Peninsula Cup, in late October after more, you guessed it, heavy rain. 80mm in fact.

It was to be the first meeting on the new, $1.4 million upgraded track. The cup was run on 20 November when almost 10,000 people flocked to the track to see the first meeting since January.

Market rules: The value of blocks at the controversial Martha Cove marina-based estate at Safety Beach continue to languish after CP1, part of the Gold Coast-based City Pacific group, hit the wall in August 2009 and was forced to sell off large parts of the development to other developers.

Blocks that previously cost up to $500,000 were being offered at a substantial discount, but optimists said land values would come good in the longer term.

NOVEMBER Three’s a crowd: Osborne Primary

Happier days: Premier John Brumby was all smiles when he turned the first sod for the controversial Peninsula Link freeway project at Carrum Downs but months later was defeated at the November state election and resigned before Christmas. Flightless: Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad sold its Bell Longranger helicopter, ending 34 years of the community-supported air rescue service. It will return to being a sea-based rescue squad.

School principal Liz Klein sparks a statewide debate when she bans groups of three or more pupils from wandering around the school grounds at breaks “harassing others”, a first for Victorian state schools. While group games are encouraged, pupils engaging in “annoying and silly behaviour at the expense of others” will be separated.

Mud map: Melbourne Water starts work on a map to show which houses on the peninsula would be subject to flooding by predicted rising seas and more frequent storms and rains.

Poll push: Victorians returned to voting centres, this time for the state election, at the end of the month with the peninsula’s three Liberal MPs, Martin Dixon in Nepean electorate, Neale Burgess in Hastings and David Morris in Mornington, all recording resounding victories as the Ted Baillieu-led Liberal National coalition pushed John Brumby’s Labor government from office. Dixon was later appointed education minister and Morris parliamentary secretary

for local government, assisting the minister Jeanette Powell.

In Frankston, the ALP’s Alistair Harkness was a surprise loser, well beaten by the Liberal’s Geoff Shaw, a Frankston accountant, and further up the line Labor lost Carrum, Mordialloc and Bentleigh, with the former Bentleigh MP Rob Hudson blaming problems on the Frankston rail line for voters deserting the ALP and political analyst Nick Economou of Monash University saying the Peninsula Link freeway, north-south pipeline and Wonthaggi desal plant debacles cost Labor dearly.

Perhaps surprisingly, the Greens were disappointed with their vote compared to numbers gained at the federal election in August.

Landmark on market: Frankston’s tallest building, the 12-storey Peninsula Centre once described by comedian Barry Humphries as Melbourne’s ugliest building, goes back on the market after owner Asian Pacific Building Corporation scraps plans to turn it into a 140-room

luxury hotel. The firm bought it three years earlier for $11.25 million. It comes with concept plans for 90 apartments and ground floor shops.

Butt out: Frankston Council starts its smoke-free trial in Shannon St Mall, Station St Mall, parts of Young St and two smaller streets.

Cop shop: The $8.4 million Carrum Downs police station opens with the state government promising 35 officers, some of whom will no doubt improve their fitness for chasing miscreants by using the station’s gymnasium.

Firsts among equals: Frankston councillors vote Defence Department recruitment officer Kris Bolam as their new and youngest-ever mayor at 24, while the Mornington shire councillors hand the robes and chain to Dromana pest controller Graham Pittock.

Chopper off: Sorrento-based Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad sells its rescue helicopter for $900,000, marking the end of a 34year era for the community supported service that had the only rescue

aircraft in the region. Citing reduced need due to government agencies having seven helicopters as well as rising running costs, the squad put its Bell Longranger on the international market in May for $1.8 million. It will revert to a sea-based service.

DECEMBER Hot seat: Main Ridge winery T’Gallant, owned by brewing giant Fosters Group, submits a new plan to the shire council seeking a 150seat restaurant and cellar door area for 40 after failing to win approval for a 274-seat eatery earlier in the year. Opponents claim the winery has consistently exceeded its 60seat capacity and chide the shire for failing to issue fines. Councillors will consider the new application in February.

Enough already: Shire council CEO Michael Kennedy rejects a pay rise as part of his 2009-10 performance review. Cynics point out that Dr Kennedy, who is on an annual package of $319,000, received a rise of $19,000 in April backdated to July

2009 and probably reckoned he had enough to scrape by.

Bay blitz: Fisheries Victoria officers blitz Port Phillip and Western Port boat ramps, handing out 57 fines to anglers with too many or undersized fish, and continue to target abalone poachers with two men from the southern peninsula caught red-handed with abalone and diving gear in the car park of a Chinese restaurant in distant Sunshine.

Where do they all sleep?: The peninsula prepares for its annual influx of holidaymakers as the Christmas and New Year break looms. Its permanent population of about 145,000 soars to more than 250,000 with caravan parks bulging at the seams and the area’s 25,000 holiday homes filling with owners and their guests. Locals not involved in tourism grit their teeth and plan survival tactics like early morning trips to the shops to avoid traffic congestion, while tourism operators rub their hands and hope for a bumper season. Happy holidays!

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35 HIGH STREET, HASTINGS

$269,000 each

www.tallon.com.au

$300,000

5979 3000

Western Port Real Estate 1st February 2011

Property Made Easy

WE HAD A RECORD MONTH IN JANUARY! WE ARE NOW IN URGENT NEED OF NEW PROPERTIES FOR OUR MANY QUALIFIED BUYERS 1549 Frankston Flinders Road, Tyabb, 3913.

EMAIL: sales@zentori.com.au

5977 3747

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Bittern AUCTION!! 1.5 acres approx... So Many Possibilities!

Auction Hastings Ideal lifestyle - 5 Acres approx

Price by Negotiation over $750,000

Walk into this character filled picture perfect home set on approximately 1 1/2 acres surrounded by beautiful gardens nicely tucked away on a large L shaped block here in Bittern. This property includes four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a woodfire coonara and a split system air-conditioner for all year round comfort. Indulge yourself in a lovely family lifestyle with seperate living areas making it the perfect family home with so much potential.

Your dream lifestyle property may become a reality sooner than you’d hoped for. This well equipped lifestyle property on 5 acres captures the true essence of country life with the convenience of being in a great position which is close to local schools, public transport and shops. The outdoor setting offers complete privacy, 5 paddocks, post & rail fencing, a barn, horse wash, dam and a double garage. The practical layout includes 3 bedrooms all with BIR’s, master with ensuite, 2 separate living areas, and an open plan timber kitchen. This outstanding home features polished timber floors, coonara, gas ducted heating, split system air-conditioning and a veranda surrounding the home overlooking this private property.

OPEN HOME: Saturday 1:30-2:00pm ADDRESS: 449 Stony Point Road AUCTION: Saturday 12 February 2011 at 12:00pm

OPEN HOME: Saturday 1:30-2:00pm ADDRESS: 51 Graydens Road

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Jason Dowler 0403 598 754 E: jason.dowler@harcourts.com.au

Hastings Smart Start

Price by Negotiation over $290,000

Looking for a smart start you will want to inspect this lovely home, nestled in a great location, just a short distance to local shops, public transport, local schools & parks. Enjoy the open plan living, timber kitchen with plenty of cupboard space. There are 3 spacious bedrooms all with double robes, gas heating, and air-conditioning. Outside there’s plenty of yard the kids to play privately. Add to this a single lock up garage, single carport, and an undercover entertaining area.

OPEN HOME: Saturday 1:30-2:00pm ADDRESS: 14 Dellwood Court

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Bree Coburn 0401 398 503 E: bree.coburn@harcourts.com.au

Crib Point $230,000+ Going... Going... Gone!! 3 unit site STCA

Auction

Within a very central position and offering two separate road frontages this quarter acre block (approx) will be snapped up quickly. Build a home to occupy, 2 large units... or 3 smaller ones the choice is yours STCA. A level building area means reduced site costs. Walk to the local school, catch a bus to nearby Hastings, walk to the local shopping strip or catch a train into the CBD of Melbourne. Please note the land dimensions are approximate.

INSPECT: By Appointment ADDRESS: 253 Stony Point Road AUCTION: Saturday 26 February 2011 at 11:00am (On site) Jason Dowler 0403 598 754 E: jason.dowler@harcourts.com.au

HASTINGS

Shop 10, 14 High St

5970 7333

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Hastings Potential Plus!

Price by Negotiation over $380,000

Housing an existing 3 bedroom weatherboard home, this large allotment (966m2) oozes potential for the investor looking to expand their portfolio, or for the first-time developer looking to enter the market. The existing residence comprises 3 bedrooms, all with built in robes, open plan kitchen and dining, split system heating and cooling as well as additional gas heating. Step outside to find undercover car accommodation for 2 vehicles, 11,000lt of water tanks (with pumps) and storage shed.With numerous possibilities for development in the form of an additional unit at the rear of the existing dwelling, or a potential 3 unit site.

Harcourts Hastings OPEN HOME: Saturday 11:30am-12:00pm ADDRESS: 255 Marine Parade

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Bittern Living The Dream On Over An Acre!

Price by Negotiation over $750,000

This fabulous executive style home is located in the very sought after and spacious Kinfauns Estate with the convenience to every amenity plus the Hastings Marina. Set on approximately 1.1 acres of land, this young home delivers the ultimate indoor/outdoor family lifestyle. The property is immaculate with a generous master bedroom, ensuite and WIR, further 2 bedrooms both with BIR, study, separate living areas and remote controlled double garage. The kitchen overlooks an open lounge room which flows onto the large decked/pergola area aside your very own playground and large child friendly secure rear yard, a perfect â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;blank canvasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for you to do as you wish with plenty of room for a pool and tennis court. Added features include private and established front yard, floating timber boards, split system cooling and gas ducted heating. Be quick to secure this slice of Heaven! Photo ID is required upon inspection.

OPEN HOME: Saturday 11:30am-12:00pm ADDRESS: 3 Peppermint Place

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Jason Dowler 0403 598 754 E: jason.dowler@harcourts.com.au

Hastings

$349,950

Harcourts Hastings

Bittern Vacant Land

$450,000 Hastings Price by Negotiation over $320,000 Attention Buyers! Great Value - Great Location

This fully fenced and level 1 acre block of land is in a quiet court location. Positioned opposite bushland reserve and with large allotments on each boundary, a peaceful and quiet lifestyle awaits.

Services available: Electricity, Water, Gas, Sewerage and Telephone.

Bringing you this inviting neat 3 bedroom home, sitting on approx. 810m2 and presenting all buyers with a great opportunity, I would say stop looking. Situated in a quiet convenient location this property will impress those looking for a great home to live in or an investment for the future. Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, large living/dining area, modern kitchen with separate laundry with outside access, ducted heating, and split system heating/air-conditioning. Outside offers an entertaining area, a single covered carport with drive through access to the backyard, and a single lock up garage.

INSPECT: By Appointment ADDRESS: 3 Woodland Close

INSPECT: By Appointment ADDRESS: 18 Michelle Drive

Richard Smith 0433 669 112 E: richard.smith@harcourts.com.au

HASTINGS

Shop 10, 14 High St

5970 7333

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Satchwells

Local Agents with Local Knowledge For Over 50 Years

CRIB POINT

BITTERN

HASTINGS

HASTINGS

Asking $358,000

Asking $560,000 Neg

Negotiable over $700,000

Asking $280,000

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PRIVACY IN CRIB POINT

LOCATED IN THE HEART OF BITTERN

VENDOR SAYS SELL

AFFORDABLE START

Positioned at the end of a no through road in Crib Point, this spacious 3brm home with recently renovated bathroom & kitchen which includes quality appliances & dishwasher, open plan meals & lounge area and the R/C split system keeps you comfortable all year round.

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An opportunity to purchase this 3brm cedar home has become available.

The home is positioned in a peaceful secure setting of approx. 2.5 acres.

Wide sweeping verandahs capture the breeze and a formal entrance leads to an open plan lounge, kitchen and meals area.

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This property is situated in the highly soughtafter estate on the water side of hastings and is within walking distance to shops,the picturesque 3.5 km boardwalk and Hastings marina. The impressive home features: Approx 22 squares of living. An approx 700sqm low maintenance block with side gates.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this opportunity to becoming a homeowner without the huge debt. This 3 bedroom brick home is ideal for those looking to own their own home and renovate into a modern abode in your own time. The property is located within close proximity to the town center of Hastings.

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Asking $382,000

Asking $395,000

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Inspect Sat 8th Jan 1.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1.30pm - 16 Howell Street

IDEAL INVESTMENT

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Well presented 2 bedroom unit in group of 5. Sunny open plan living area with R/C aircon and gas wall furnace. Lovely kitchen with central bench. Gas hot plates and underbench oven. Single lock-up garage with auto door. Add this great unit to your portfolio.

Solid, low maintenance home and good returns are what the astute investor should be looking for and what we have an offer. Property comprises 3 bedrooms, galley kitchen, lounge with gas wall furnace, good size back yard.

Current lease to excellent tenants until 21/05/2011 at $225.00 per week.

This property is one out of the box. Positioned a short distance from transport and major schools (Flinders College, Tyabb Primary) and the heart of the Tyabb township, this 3brm all with BIRs offers ducted heating, split system, air conditioner, a hostess kitchen comprising meals area and a separate lounge.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t waste another moment! When the home comes along that meets all your criteria then you will have to move fast before someone else snaps it up. Quietly set in a sought-after location, discover 3 spacious bedrooms all with built in robes, two bathrooms incl an ensuite.

HASTINGS

HASTINGS

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Only a short stroll the foreshore and High Street this desirably positioned 2 bedroom unit is in absolutely pristine condition. Ideal for retirement with no lawn to worry about, low maintenance interior and exterior. Kitchen with dishwasher, lounge with split system heat & cooling and single garage.

Low maintenance and family living come together to offer more than the usual space. Consisting of 4 bedrooms, main with double shower and walk in robe, or 5th bedroom/study, you enter the home to a large formal living area which leads you to a modern designed kitchen.

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Situated in a prime court location this 4yr young home offers everything, comprising 4 bedrooms, main with ensuite and WIR, separate spacious lounge, large open plan meals area and rumpus room both opening onto a large undercover pergola area.

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Stylish and Sophisticated this Parkside 4 bedroom sensation is a credit to the owners for creating a sought after designer edge property in the highly desirable Balnarring area. Adjacent to a park and walking distance to schools shops and public transport this property is a must see for all families.

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Built to standards of perfection by Waterfront Homes this quality residence offers two (2) separate living areas and a total of four (4) bedrooms. The under roof-line Merbau front entry deck shelters and welcomes you to the Red front door.

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Featuring fastidious presentation throughout, this family home is situated within an easy walk of schools, shopping centre and everything else that Hastings has to offer. In a popular area, surrounded by other good quality homes, this home is worthy of your inspection.

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Auction: Saturday 19th February 2011 at 12:30pm

Auction: Saturday 22nd January at 12 Noon

SOLD Inspect Sats 12.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12.30pm - 388 Stony Point Road

Inspect Weds & Sats 12.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12.45pm except New Years Day

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AFFORDABLE ENTRY LEVEL

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Tucked away behind this native garden is a piece of Crib Point history WITHOUT the Heritage overlay. This gorgeous weatherboard full of charm and %HVVHU EORFN EHDFK FRWWDJH ZLWK Ă H[LEOH Ă RRU SODQ SURYLGLQJ RSHQ SODQ OLYLQJ DQG NLWFKHQ DUHD ODUJH IDPLO\ UXPSXV URRP SRVVLEO\ EHGURRPV EDWKURRP character will ideally suit someone looking for a delightful home to renovate, a 3 unit site or a 2 lot subdivision STCA, there are endless options to choose and enclosed laundry / garden room. Includes combustion heater, rev cycle a/cond, double garage, all set on easily maintained garden allotment of approx 900 from. Offering a large 1000sqm (approx) block with a 2 bedroom weatherboard , 12 ft ceilings, upstairs attic that maybe used as a 3rd bedroom, neat sq.m with beach access at the end of Marmaduke Street. bathroom separate living and dining area, a workable kitchen with gas upright oven with dishwasher and a veranda at the rear for shade.

www.satchwells.com.au BALNARRING FLINDERS HASTINGS

14 Balnarring Village Cnr Cook and Wood Streets 1/97 High Street

03 5983 5509 03 5989 0744 03 5979 1888

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Balnarring

$545,000

Tranquility Abounds Step into private gardens and discover a beautifully presented 3 bedroom + study home. You are greeted by polished floors the glisten under the downlights, a large step down lounge for the largest of families and a modern kitchen with s/s appliances + dishwasher. It features a separate dining or second reading area. You walk through the billiard room (or parents retreat) to the main bedroom

which of course has a WIR + FES. With a split system aircon + gas coonara you are guaranteed for all year round comfort.

Outside a triple carport, water tank and shedding. Last but not least the meticulously presented outside entertainment deck area with built in outback pub style bar + coonara for winter months, an entertainers delight!

This home will not disappoint.

Agency: Tallon First National - 35 High Street, HASTINGS. Phone: 5979 3000 Agent: Nigel Evans 0439 540 055 Western Port

SALES POSITION VACANCY Excellent working conditions, with a successful team in a relaxed atmosphere.

Set salary (no pay back) plus performance based bonuses.

Agents representative or full license required along with a drivers license and reliable car.

Previous experience preferred.

Benefit from our 43 year presence in town.

ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANAGER POSITION

Thinking of selling?

List your house with an agent that advertises in Western Portâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s #1 newspaper

We are seeking a motivated individual with strong communication and organizational skills.

Tasks include reporting to senior property manager, landlords and tenants, rental arrears control and receipt rent, bond monies etc.

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office required along with drivers license and reliable car. A perfect start to a real estate career.

Apply to: Alf Tallon, 35 High Street, Hastings Phone: 5979 3000 email: info@tallon.com.au with absolute confidentially assured.

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Hastings

Kangaroos on the lawn in the early morning.

Kookaburras nesting in the gum trees. It’s hard to believe that a custom designed house situated on six acres of secluded bushland could be located so close to High Street. Tradesmen/contractors will love the huge 50ft by 40ft workshop complete with a movable, overhead, one tonne gantry crane. Whilst parking for machines and other recreational vehicles are well catered for with over 20 undercover parking spaces available.

This impressive colonial style residence offers open plan living, minimal maintenance and an eco friendly lifestyle. Cathedral

$790,000 - $865,000

ceilings with exposed timber beams and an open fire place add character to the large lounge room whilst a reverse cycle air conditioner provide year round comfort.

Floor to ceiling glass doors and windows on both sides of the house provide gorgeous views of the tranquil woodland setting.

Ceiling fans are located throughout plus an air condition unit installed in the master bedroom. Built in robes in all three bedrooms with full shelving and draws.

Three solar panels have been installed to service your hot water needs and assist in providing the dwelling with a 6 star energy rating.

Agency: Zentori Real Estate - 1549 Frankston Flinders Rd, TYABB Phone: 5977 3747 Agent: Jordan Hendrix 0415 346 866

Hastings

Auction: Sat 19-Feb-11 12:30PM

Subdivision potential or renovators dream Tucked away behind this native garden is a piece of Crib Point history WITHOUT the Heritage overlay.

This gorgeous weatherboard full of charm and character will ideally suit someone looking for a delightful home to renovate, a 3 unit site or a 2 lot subdivision STCA, there are endless options to choose from.

Offering a large 1000sqm (approx) block with a 2 bedroom weatherboard , 12 ft ceilings, upstairs attic that maybe used as a 3rd bedroom, neat bathroom separate living and dining area, a workable kitchen with gas upright oven with dishwasher and

a veranda at the rear for shade.

Outdoors on this generous allotment is a attached bungalow in need of some work but ideal as a teenagers retreat or possibly a place to work from home, a double car garage and plenty of space for the kids to play.

Undoubtly the best Location in Crib Point and only a stones throw to local store,doctors,and schools with public transport right at your doorstep.

These types of properties are a rare find and don’t come along too often.

Agency: Satchwells Hastings. 1/97 High Street, HASTINGS Phone: (03) 5979 1888 Agent: Lisa Roberts 0488 910 368

Neg. Over $750,000

Ideal lifestyle - 5 Acres approx Your dream lifestyle property may become a reality sooner than you’d hoped for.

This well equipped lifestyle property on 5 acres captures the true essence of country life with the convenience of being in a great position which is close to local schools, public transport and shops. The outdoor setting offers complete privacy, 5 paddocks, post & rail fencing, a barn, horse wash, dam

Crib Point

and a double garage.

The practical layout includes 3 bedrooms all with BIR’s, master with ensuite, 2 separate living areas, and an open plan timber kitchen. This outstanding home features polished timber floors, coonara, gas ducted heating, split system air-conditioning and a veranda surrounding the home overlooking this private property.

Agency: Harcourts Hastings. Shop 10, 14 High Street.

Phone: 5970 7333 Agent: Jason Dowler 0403 598 754

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BTRE YOUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;LL SOON BE HOME

Lot 4 John Coleman Close, Hastings

From $425,880

(03) 5979 8003 www.btre.com.au

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your Local Expertâ&#x20AC;?

31 Melaleuca Drive, Hastings

$465,000

45 Melaleuca Drive, Hastings

$379,000

Massive Stamp Duty Savings!!

26.5 Squares ~ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grand Federalâ&#x20AC;?

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18 Compass Court, Somerville

7 Pettit Street, Crib Point

28 Point Road, Crib Point

$669,500

$314,500

1 Acre ~ Close To Town!!

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222 High Street, Hastings

9 Cedar Rose Terrace, Bittern

$385,000

$870,000+

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$275,000

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8 Hilltop Rise, Hastings

8 Jacaranda Court, Hastings

95 Creswell Street, Crib Point

$409,000

$289,000

$395,000

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Hastings

87 High Street, Hastings Victoria 3915 Ph: 03 5979 4412 Fax: 03 5979 3097 Email: enquiries@baywestrealestate.com.au Web: www.baywestrealestate.com.au

Hastings

$370,000

Hastings

$270,000

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Sales David Nelli 0403 111 234

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Friday

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1:00pm

Highlights 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 8:00pm

FREE Community Sausage Sizzle Wittingslow’s Happy Hour Ride Deal at the Carnival Bestowing of the “Freedom of entry” – Ts Tingira Outdoor Movie – bring the picnic blanket and enjoy a movie under the stars

Main Stage

Sponsored by Nepean Waste 6–8pm

Kids Karaoke

Cross Section JC Apsthorp Rough Edges Check 1 2 Funhouse Australia P!NK Tribute Show (set 1) Ancient Idols Funhouse Australia P!NK Tribute Show (set 2)

Community Stage, Demos and Displays

Highlights 10:00am Sealy Cycles SK8, BMX and Scoota Party 12:20pm BlueScope Steel Street Parade 1:00pm Bendigo Bank FREE Children’s Workshops –

Saturday, 19th February from 7.30pm

Sponsored by Nepean Waste 1:30pm 3:00pm 4:30pm 6:00pm 7:30pm

Sunday

Weekend Sensations

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Interactive Kids Area with entertainment and hands-on activities, animal farm, snake handler and roving entertainers

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Community information stalls and interactive exhibits sponsored by Esso

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Art and Artisans Show in Hastings Hall featuring quilts, art and handcraft demonstrations sponsored by Malvolio

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A delicious array of food, beverages and market stalls sponsored by Yellow Pages

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Whip Industries Mini Motorbikes Freestyle Show sponsored by Peninsula Road Safe

Westernport Holden Annual Car Show & Shine – Hot Rod, Classic Cars, Bikes and Trucks 10:00am Teddy Bears Picnic: lots of fun and entertainment for all ages. Prizes for all entrants.

11:30am Langwarrin CFA Rescue Demonstration 12:00pm Raft Race at Hastings Yacht Club 9:00am

Main Stage

8:30pm 9:45pm

Saturday Appearing

9:30pm

Bunnings, art & crafts, balloons, bubbles, circus tricks and more Southern Water Ski Team Display Westernport News Fireworks Display

12–2pm Wittingslow Carnival Rides – unlimited ride wrist band passes available 12pm–2pm 2:00pm Victorian Outboard Club Power Boat Circuit Demos

Main Stage

12:30pm Local Schools Performances 2:30pm Miley Montana Tribute Show 3:15pm Street Parade Presentation 3:30pm Pelican Park Fitness demos 4:30pm Voice of Hastings choir 5:00pm Westernport Regional Band

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Friday 7:00pm Saturday 2:30pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm Sunday 12:30pm, 2:30pm

Sponsored by Nepean Waste 10:00am Imaginitis 11:30am Australian Bruce Springsteen Tribute Show 1:00pm Doug Milen Band 2:30pm Straight 8’s 4:00pm Dirty Boogie Band

Includes information stalls and displays from Hastings Motorcycle Action Group and other road safety organisations

Gold Sponsors

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TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

FREE Bingo Let’s Deal 1.30-3.30pm Eyes down 1pm

in the Mirage Room

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Anti-Cancer from 6-8pm Raffle

Karaoke & Niteclub in Formula Sportsbar

Formula Niteclub from 8.30pm

SATURDAY

Poker

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in the Mirage Room from 8pm

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Pool Comp Forum Muso’s Night

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HAND CRAFTED POTS, WATER FEATURES, FURNITURE, STATUES, ART GALLERY ELITE HOME & GARDEN DÉCOR 16 Mornington – Tyabb Rd Tyabb Phone 03 9397 6644 Open Thurs – Sun 9.30am - 4.00pm

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26 Mornington-Tyabb Road, Tyabb

5977 3560 www.lockandstore.com.au sales@lockandstore.com.au

Antiques, Gifts, Furniture & Treasures

WE SELL BOXES

Boat & Caravan Storage Man with a Van at hourly rate

Short/Long Term Storage 24/7 Access Your Lock & Key Night Security 2I¿ce 2n Site

93 Mornington-Tyabb Road, Tyabb Mob: 0404 332 027 Ph: 5977 4195 Email: vintageshed@bigpond.com www.thevintageshed.com.au Hours: Thursday-Sunday 10am-5pm

To advertise in the next Welcome to Tyabb pages please contact Val Bravo on 0407 396 824

THE VINTAGE EMPORIUM Fashion at The Vintage Shed

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Choose from a large variety of Vintage Racewear Huge range of Vintage Clothing 93 Mornington Tyabb Road, Tyabb Hours: Thursday to Sunday, 10am-5pm Vanessa 0400 126 023

Tea Room and Cafe

Ƈ Great Coffee Ƈ Freshly Baked Cakes and Cookies Ƈ Morning and Afternoon Teas Ƈ Sunday High Tea** Ƈ Friday Night Roast Dinner (on first Friday of the month**) Available from Friday 4th February - 6.30pm Ƈ Weekend Breakfast Ƈ Light Lunches Ƈ BYO Licence Ƈ Specialty Teas Ƈ Catering for Small Functions **Bookings essential

Located in a quaint early 1900’s cottage tucked in behind Tyabb Antique Centre, entrance to Tilly’s is gained through either the antique centre or from the main road down a narrow but well signed brick paved pathway.

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Neighbourhood Houses The heart of our Community Take a Break Childcare Yoga for Everyone

Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Cappella Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choir Krav Maga/Self Defence

Welcome back to a brand new year and some great new classes.

We have all our regulars of course but check out the new ones, like Astrology, Discover Facebook, & Brotherhood Saver Plus.

We always welcome input from the Community for classes you wish to see at the house, just come on in or phone us.

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MONDAY

Patchwork for Beginners: Fortnightly 9.30-12.30 $15.00 per session.

This class is designed for the beginner and novice patch worker and any level of experience is welcome.

Class is fortnightly commencing Mon Feb 14th with experienced patchwork tutor Bette Smith. Bookings and requirement list can be obtained from the Community House. **NEW** Peninsula Krav Magaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Self Defence Weekly 6.30-8.30pm â&#x20AC;&#x153;Refuse to be a victimâ&#x20AC;?& join this fantastic, energetic self defence class and learn how to look after yourself and your possessions. The methods taught can be accessed by anyone-regardless of age, VWUHQJWK RU ÂżWQHVV OHYHO /HDUQ WKH DUW RI SUDFWLFDO VHOI defence in a stress free fun environment with a small group of people.

Cost $12.00 per session, bookings essential.

TUESDAY

Hastings Happy Crafters 10am-1pm: $3.00 per session (BYO Materials) This active craft group will, inspire you to create with their positive attitude and community spirit. All abilities welcome.

Social Games: 7.00pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9.00pm $3.00 per session This group is designed for those who like their games the old-fashioned way! Play cards, scrabble and monopoly and enjoy a wind down at the end of the day with this friendly social group.

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Community Singing: 10.30-12.00pm: $2.00 per session /RYH WR VLQJ" -RLQ WKLV IDQWDVWLF VRFLDO JURXS VLQJLQJ the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;golden oldiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need a great voiceâ&#x20AC;Ś just lots of enthusiasm and a willingness to make new friends. The cost includes membership of the Social Club and covers the cost of regular lunches at local restaurants. **NEW** Hastings Camera Club: 1.30-3.30pm. $4.00 per session A fun friendly club for people who have a passion for photography. $15.00 annual membership and weekly classes where students will pick topics discuss techniques and compare ideas and skills to improve \RXU SKRWRJUDSK\ VNLOOV /HDUQ WR HGLW PDNH \RXU RZQ calendars, Xmas cards and more! **NEW**Astrology made Easy 10.00-12.00pm 8 week course $90.00 Create your own personalized DVWURORJLFDO FKDUW /HDUQ WR UHDG DQG LQWHUSUHW WKH starts alignment and meanings. Use your skills to produce charts for your family and friends. This is astrology made easy, come along and join tutor Beryl in discovering the secrets of the stars and beyond.

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Craft Group/Scrapbooking

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Western Port Playgroup

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Westernport Stroke Recovery Support Group 11am-1pm A support group for people recovering from stroke and their carers/family members.

0HHWLQJV KHOG VW DQG UG 0RQGD\ RI WKH month. The group go on trips, socialise, invite guest speakers, enjoy lunch and organise activities. New members welcome. Cost: $2

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AROUND THE PENINSULA

Easter deadline sought for Rosebud pool site

By Mike Hast NEPEAN state MP Martin Dixon wants approval by Easter from the Department of Sustainability and Environment for the long-awaited pool on the Rosebud foreshore.

Mr Dixon, the Minister for Education in the new Baillieu government, told The News he had started the formal process of fast-tracking the foreshore site permission process, a promise he made during the election campaign last November.

He said he had written to the Minister for Environment Ryan Smith inviting him to Rosebud to meet representatives of Mornington Peninsula Shire, review concept drawings for the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre, also known as SPA, and inspect the two preferred foreshore sites.

One is the old pool site on the foreshore at the end of Boneo Rd and the second is at Rosebud Memorial Hall, opposite Fifth Ave. The old pool was demolished in 1996 after being closed for several years. It developed a huge crack through the middle after groundwater shifted the concrete structure and it was deemed too expensive to repair.

Last November Mr Dixon told The News: “If elected, we’ll give immediate consent for it [SPA] to go on the foreshore.

“The planning and design process can then start. People have got sick of waiting.”

He said in the run-up to the election “I never thought I’d be going to the election with this as a policy, but it’s been going on for so long that the community needs some certainty”.

Last week Mr Dixon reiterated his support for the foreshore site, opposite Rosebud shopping centre, the shire’s preferred location after it looked at 10 sites.

Rosebud Chamber of Commerce’s marketing coordinator, Alison Doherty, said more than 10,000 southern peninsula residents and visitors had signed a petition last year in support of the foreshore site.

“We still prefer the central site near the memorial hall,” she said.

But all is not rosy: environmentalists claim the aquatic centre should not be built anywhere on the foreshore.

Last year Alan Nelsen of the Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers and Residents Association said a coalition of concerned peninsula ratepayers and environment groups opposed building the pool on Crown [government] land on the foreshore.

“The groups are not opposed to an aquatic complex, but believe it should be located on one of the inland sites chosen from the 10 sites identified by the shire.”

He said approving the Rosebud foreshore site “could set a precedent for other non-coastal dependent facilities to be sited on foreshores around Port Phillip” and other Victorian coastal foreshores.

“The proposal is a massive overdevelopment of coastal land and does not comply with the Victorian Coastal Strategy 2008.”

The coalition is concerned about rising seas, removal of coastal vegetation, the demolition of public buildings and moving Rosebud Bowling Club and Rosebud Memorial Hall, “the second-most widely used community

facility in the shire”.

The coalition asked the Brumby government to reject the foreshore location.

Last week, Eunice Cain of the ratepayers’ association restated the group’s opposition and said it had written to environment minister Smith to put its case.

“If we have to have a pool – and many of our members are worried about the cost, which could go as high as $30 million for a shire already $42 million in debt – it should go in front of the shire offices in Besgrove St, Rosebud.”

She said the aquatic centre would face Boneo Rd and be on bus route 787, be within walking distant of three schools, and was close to the shire offices, police station and fire station.

She said in 2006 when the shire first started talking about a pool for Rosebud, less than 25 per cent of people surveyed wanted a pool.

Mrs Cain also queried the process of compiling 10,000 signatures on the petition, which was in many Rosebud shops, claiming some shoppers had been pushed to sign up.

Cr David Gibb, who represents Rosebud on the shire council, said limited money had been spent on plans as the shire wanted approval to build on the foreshore from DSE before taking the next step.

“We’re considering incorporating the memorial hall into the aquatic centre,” he said last week.

Cr Gibb said three theatre groups and a ballet school used the hall, but changing facilities were non-existent.

“The ballet people get changed in the hall’s kitchen. I’m not sure where

On a break: The entrance of Rosebud Memorial Hall and a section of its big car park, the shire’s preferred site for the aquatic centre.

the theatre people change.

“An aquatic centre that included the hall would be a great facility for the whole southern peninsula and would enhance Rosebud,” he said.

He said the Besgrove St site was not as well serviced by buses as the foreshore site on Pt Nepean Rd, which was also on school bus routes.

“The more commercially viable the aquatic centre is, the less drain it would be on the council’s budget” so it was important to select the most central site, he said.

Cr Gibb said he would accept DSE approving the old pool site opposite Boneo Rd instead of the memorial hall site.

The Western Port Men’s Shed is committed to supporting men’s physical and mental wellness.

As part of that ongoing commitment, the Shed will be hosting a presentation on mens health issues in February. The guest speakers have been organized through one of the sheds major supports - Peninsula Health Community Health.

The session will be held at the Hastings Neighbourhood Renewal building, which is next to the Mens Shed.

The session is open to all members of the community and especially the ‘stuck at home and in a rut’ older men,

recent retirees, widowers and the like.

Partners are also most welcome.

The first speaker, John Doutch, will be discussing Beyong Maturity Blues, and will start at 10:30a,.

The session is free, and the shed will be providing light refreshments (and a visit to the shed if you’d like to have a look).

The details again: Tuesday February 15th at 10:30am Neighbourhood Renewal Hub 1973 Frankston Flinders Road, Hastings (under the hotel wind turbine). No charge. Light refreshments.

The Western Port Whisperer REPORTS that police were bringing in a “portable jail” to the Australia Day race meeting at Balnarring must have had the desired effect. No trouble on the day and everybody enjoyed themselves. The meat-heads must have decided to avoid the race meeting and attend the fireworks at Mornington instead as, whilst The Whisperer wasn’t able to make it to the fireworks, he was told a “riot” broke out after they finished.

“We know you’re upset kiddies... no one likes to see the end of the fireworks...”

Speaking of Balnarring races, we

had a whisper from someone who came across a traffic management truck parked across the road near the racecourse on Australia Day. Two cars were travelling northbound and were the only two cars on the road.

The driver of the first car stops and asks what is going on to which the lady in charge replies “VicRoads has ordered the road shut due to heavy traffic congestion”.

When the bloke points out that there is actually no congestion the reply comes “Dunno. VicRoads said to do it, and here I am!”.

Patching work has commenced on the Graydens Road section totally resurfaced just a few months ago.

Hard to see how the section of road, now patched up and bumpy, is an improvement on the road before resurfacing. The whisper is that it is the same company that has the contract to repair the road that did the resurfacing. Do they get paid to do the resurfacing, or are they made to repair the seemily shoddy job they did at their own expense? The whisper is that they do, indeed, get paid. Hmmm... thewhisperer@y7mail.com

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AROUND THE PENINSULA

Spoiling for a fight at Mothers Beach Pest kelp talk THE increase in exotic pest plants in Victorian waters, usually “imported” in ballast water of ships, will be the topic of guest speaker ecologist Luke Hynes at the first 2011 meeting of Southern Peninsula Indigenous Flora and Fauna Association at 7.30pm on Monday 7 February.

The association is one of the most active environment action groups on the peninsula and meets on the first Monday each month at the Parks Victoria office in Hinton St, Rosebud.

Mr Hynes will talk about Japanese kelp that has invaded Apollo Bay after arriving in Port Phillip several years ago and becoming widely established. It is the first known infestation outside Port Phillip.

Government authorities say Japanese kelp is a golden brown seaweed that grows between 0.5 and 3 metres in length. Native to Japan, Korea and parts of China and Russia, it is used as a food product known as wakame.

The kelp is generally spread through human activities, including boat movements and the transportation of contaminated water and equipment. It grows rapidly and has the capacity to overgrow and exclude native seaweeds.

Jan Dwyer of the association said anyone can attended SPIFFA meetings and people are encouraged to bring plants, foliage or flowers and have them identified.

“Our meetings are public, educational, usually brief and anyone is welcome to listen to our guest speakers and then leave before our formal meeting,” she said.

Details: Phone 5988 6529 or email via the website www.spiffa.org

MORNINGTON Environment Association and the yacht club are also at loggerheads over the ongoing dredging of the harbour in front of the club and the pumping of spoil onto nearby Mothers Beach.

MEA’s Jan Oliver is livid the club gained permission to dump what she describes as “black, smelly spoil” onto the town’s safest swimming beach.

Mothers Beach, named for its safe, shallow waters, has been a popular destination for people with young children for generations, but has been closed for most of summer.

Association members have sent samples of the spoil for analysis, suspecting there may be residue of diesel, lead paint and other undesirable substances that had accumulated at the bottom of the harbour.

The area was last dredged about 10 years ago.

Ms Oliver said she was shocked the contractor was dredging “filthy muck from in front of the yacht club and dumping it on the beach”.

“The black water runs back into the harbour, causing suspended material to blacken the water,” she said.

“How can this material be dumped on our main swimming beach and the beach itself closed?

“We have complained and received a reply from Alex Atkins, the shire’s director of sustainable infrastructure, who stated testing of the material showed that polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (associated with fuel leaks) were slightly elevated, but acceptable to the shire and Environment Protection Authority.”

Medical experts claim possible long-term health effects caused by exposure to PAHs may include cataracts, kidney and liver damage, and jaundice.

Ms Oliver: “But what else is in this dredged black muck? We see the pile of old chains, anchors and blocks pulled up by the dredge. The yacht club wants a deeper entrance to its ramp for yacht racing in February, but what of the people

Spoils of yaw: Organic and other material from Mornington harbour is being pumped onto Mothers Beach.

trying to use the harbour? I talked to people fishing on the pier and jetty last night, and they were catching nothing.”

She said the dredging should have been done out of the summer season and the spoil carted to a land disposal site.

“In February, the shire starts dredging in front of the public launching ramp [next to the yacht club] and who knows what that will bring? It’s

bad enough to have half the pier closed off, but this is ruining our harbour in the middle of summer.”

Mornington Yacht Club commodore Graeme Alexander reportedly said the spoil would be bleached back to the normal colour of the beach and Mr Atkins said the black material was normal organic matter that would return to the colour of sand.

THE

CHARITY AUCTION IS ON AGAIN!

THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA ASSOCIATION MORNINGTON PENINSULA REGIONAL GROUP

PICNIC AT CRUDEN FARM The property of Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE Cranhaven Road, Langwarrin Melway 103-G6

Featuring entertainment from

TOMMY CARTER OAM & HIS CELEBRATED JAZZ BAND Sunday, February 20th 2011 12 Noon to 4.30 pm

Fundraiser for our Secondary Schools Award Programme BYO PICNIC, TABLES AND CHAIRS Donation: $10.00 per Person, School Children -Free

♦ EVERYONE WELCOME - ENJOY TIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS – NO NEED TO BOOK – JUST ARRIVE. ♦ SAUSAGE SIZZLE; VALUABLE RAFFLE PRIZES ♦ MAGNIFICENT GARDENS, TREES AND LAKE ♦ PRESENTATIONS: SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS FOR 2010

Excellent under cover facilities COFFEE AND TEA PROVIDED; SOFT DRINKS FOR SALE

Further information from

Brian Stahl OAM JP Ph 0407 683 525 Email: ber.bri@bigpond.com. or Tom Newman OAM Ph 9017 0904 Email: twnewman@optusnet.com.au

Come and share a great night among friends while doing your bit to prevent cancer in Victoria. This is an opportunity to enjoy the electric atmosphere and meet our auctioneer Andrew Morello, winner of Channel 9’s ‘The Apprentice’, and our MC the ‘master of one-liners’ John Blackman.

We have FABULOUS auction items that are yours for the bidding.

Big or small, practical or luxury, we have something to suit your taste, including: • Hummer Limo Rides • Luxury Accommodation Packages • Sporting Memorabilia • A HUGE range of Gift Certificates • And So Much More!!!

Friday 25th of February Mornington Race Club in the Gunamatta Room Doors open at 6:30pm Tickets $40 inc. access to great bargains, finger food and Raffle Ticket to win a $500 cash door prize.

ALL MONIES RAISED WILL GO TO THE CANCER COUNCIL OF VICTORIA as part of the Mornington Peninsula Relay for Life Contact: Darren Morris on 0407 118 788 or, contact@southernlandscapes.com.au for ticket sales and donations

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LOCAL HISTORY

Four communities get set to celebrate their 150th FOUR peninsula towns will begin celebrating their 150th anniversaries next month, February.

Even though Dromana, Rye, Mornington and Hastings had been settled by Europeans many years before, 2011 marks the time they officially recognised as separate towns.

Volunteer community committees are organising events throughout the year, including heritage days with old fashioned games such as the egg and spoon race, to historical exhibitions, street parades and sporting events.

Mornington Peninsula mayor Cr Graham Pittock praised volunteers for doing a “fantastic job”.

“Community groups, schools, historical societies and sporting clubs have worked for around 12 months to bring a great program of activities to our local community,” he said.

He also encouraged residents to be involved in celebrating “the vibrant, exciting townships these special places are today”.

A full list of the year’s events is available from the Calendar of Events at www.mornpen.vic.gov.au.

Events in the first half of the year include a cocktail party at the Rye Hotel on 18 February, call 5985 2231 and a parade along Point Nepean Rd, Rye on Sunday 20 February.

The parade will include floats and the Victoria Police Pipe Band, horse drawn wagon, pioneer families, Miss Rye Community entrants in classic cars, Rye and Tootgarook primary schools, Victorian Re-enactment Society and Rye-based community service, social, sports and arts clubs. Rye Yacht Club will have a regatta offshore and the SS Enterprize will arrive at Rye pier with the 1861 ‘Governor Sir Henry Barkly’ aboard to read the proclamation of Rye becoming a town.

This will be followed by festivities on the

Opening of time capsule

Planning to celebrate: Organisers of the 150th celebrations include Norma Cornish (Dromana); Geoff Carson (Mornington Peninsula Shire); David Mason and Shirley Davies (Hastings); Pauline Powell (Rye); Thelma Littlejohn (Dromana); Prue Found (Rye); Graham Pittock (mayor); and Cr Bill Goodrem.

foreshore, including heritage style stalls, music, dance and food.

A commemorative service will be held at 10.30am at St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Lyons St, Rye while the “women of Rye 150th anniversary lunch” will be held in the Clarrie Jennings Pavilion, R J Rowley Reserve, Rye on Saturday 5 March, call 5985 7484.

Dromana Primary School pupils will dress in heritage clothing for an assembly and parade on Friday 11 March. The public is invited, call the school on 5987 2367 or visit www.dromanaps.edu.au.

A “back to Dromana Primary School” will be held 10am-4pm on Saturday 12 March

with stalls, food, drinks, souvenirs and entertainment for all ages. A supper dance will be held later that night at the school’s Keith Allan Hall, bookings call 5987 2367.

On Sunday 13 March community groups will hold exhibitions at the Old Shire Office/ Community Hall, corner Point Nepean Rd and Verdon St 10am-2pm with the launch of the book “Dromana@150 - A Community History 1861-2011” at 12.30pm. For details call 1300 850 600 or 5989 2243.

A town birthday party will be held on Saturday 23 April coinciding with the opening of the pier precinct.

Celebrations to commemorate the 150th later in the year at Mornington include a picnic in the park on Sunday 23 October.

On Saturday, 19th February at 2.30 pm the time capsule that has been outside the Hastings offices of Mornington Peninsula Shire will be officially opened. The time capsule had been placed there on 22nd February 1986 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy and the presence of HMAS Cerberus in the then Shire of Hastings. Taking part in the ceremonies at that time was Cr Sue Wilding who was the Shire President of the Shire of Hastings and Captain A.M. Carwardine of HMAS Cerberus.

February 2011 marks both the Centenary of the Royal Australian Navy and 150 years since the official gazetting of the Hastings (Tyabb) township.

The public are welcome to come and celebrate the Royal Australian Navy’s centenary and Hastings turning 150 years, view the unearthing of the time capsule and discover what was placed in the capsule by the Shire of Hastings and HMAS Cerberus 25 years ago. School children of Hastings participated in selecting some objects for the time capsule so anyone who attended school at Hastings then, are most welcome to be amongst those who will witness the earthing of the time capsule. The HMAS Cerberus Naval Band will be performing at this event. The Mayor of Mornington Peninsula Shire, Cr Graham Pittock and other Councillors will be present on the occasion.

Other activities are planned for later in the year acknowledging the town’s 150th birthday since being officially gazetted.

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home& garden Plant a garden. Improve your health PLANTING a garden of any kind can be a rewarding and healthy hobby for just about anyone. While your enjoying time outdoors you are also getting fresh air and a good dose of vitamin D. While gardening isn’t strenuous it does also provide some minimal amounts of exercise which we can all use.

It also gives us something to care for and watch develop into beautiful flowers or tasty fruits and vegetables we can eat.

Don’t worry if you forget to water them, if your plants do end up wilting and dying you can always just plant more.

This works especially well for teaching kids responsibility as they can see how their own actions or neglect will directly effect each and every plant. It’s a lot easier to teach them these life lessons this way then with a living animal for a pet.

After you have put in all that hard work and time you get to see the fruits of your labour by having a garden busy with bees buzzing and blooms showing their beauty to the world. Then, when the time comes you also get to pick the fruits and vegetables you cared for to be used in delicious home cooked meals. You can even give some of your crop away to neighbors as a gift.

The great part about growing your own produce is that once you learn what can be planted during each time of the year you will have fresh and healthy foods right at your finger tips anytime you want them. This is not only better for your health but also cuts down on your grocery bill too!

While these benefits may have already been obvious to you there are also some less obvious ones that many people never think of. Most of us already know that fruits and vegetables are healthy for us, especially fresh ones. What you probably didn’t think of is how you will be able to control what chemicals are used on the plants. Produce we buy in the store is great but we still don’t know what was used on the plants during growth because we weren’t there. With our own garden we get to pick and choose if we use any. It’s the cheapest way there is to go organic!

The use of commercial fertilizer and other chemical treatments for mass production usually results in the plants not being able to get all the essential vitamins and nutrients they would normally hold. This means the produce we buy at

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While your plants may not yield as much as the big business crops you can rest easier knowing that yours is much better for you in the end.

Having your own garden is also a way to practice good environmental habits. For free fertilizer minus the chemicals you can start your own compost pile right in your back yard to give your plants that extra boost they need.

As you can see, the health benefits in planting your own garden are almost endless.

You can sit down at each meal knowing what you are putting in your body will have no harmful effects because you grew it yourself.

Many gardeners think they know everything about gardening that you can possibly know.

This is true of some long time gardeners, but for most of us we don’t really know much at all in the scope of things. This sets limits upon how far we can go with our own projects.

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Entertainment I WAS recently intrigued by a conversation l had with 17-year-old Toorak College photography student Brittany Anwender at a Mt Eliza restaurant.

Brittany has a passion for still life, portraiture and landscape photography.

I caught up with the Mt Eliza student this week as she told me of her journey.

“I only took up photography because I had a spare slot in my timetable and thought doing an art subject would be fun. After taking a few shots I was really happy with what I saw and thought I may be good at photography. My teacher has been a great inspiration to me and I quickly saw a huge improvement in my work from that,” she said.

It’s handy Brittany’s parents owned a photo lab, so they passed down some knowledge of photographic chemical process and gave Brittany her first SLR camera, which is now one of her film cameras of choice.

“My parents fully support me and are happy that I have found something that I enjoy a lot. I hope to go and study photography at RMIT or fine art photography at Melbourne University.

From there I will try and make a decision of what sort of career I want in photography.”

Brittany also enjoys playing music a lot and is currently doing a project where she draws or paints a picture each day for a year.

“I also like to create collages with

magazine cuttings and collect antique cameras as well.

“I am also interested in fashion and design, running my blog, travelling, reading, art history and writing.”

Can Brittany recommend a camera for all of us?

“For a beginner who wants to take up film photography, automatic film SLRs are not too expensive these days and will give you a good insight to how cameras work, such as the shutter speed, aperture and the light sensitivity of film. For anyone who has trouble finding places to process their film, digital is a better option, and digital SLRs are becoming a lot more reasonable than they were for a basic model. I prefer to use the Nikon

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Bright future: Brittany Anwender.

system. You don’t need the most expensive camera to take fantastic

A Grain Of Salt WE all feel sorry for the Queensland flood victims. That’s a given. Even Prince Charles “How wonderfully resilient you Australians are.” Fair enough. Give a donation if you can.

Ditto the Victorian flood victims. But this feeding frenzy by the television stations and newspapers is too much.

Then there’s the complaints, similar to our bushfire victims a year ago, blaming the government, the insurers and eventually the organisers-anything but nature. Lastly the politicians, taking lessons in how to show remorse.

The more they show the more we judge? How ridiculous. Who dresses Julia? I’m surprised Shane Jacobson hasn’t somehow got into the act.

“Dishonest, dishonourable and deceptive” says our man Greggy Hunt in response to the Wikileaks disclosure of Kevvy Rudd on whaling. These politicians eh. Talk about tongue in cheek. The real fascination is how the Yanks keep a record of everything and anything about every country in the world. So they don’t just spy on their enemies-they spy on everyone. Ditto England, Russia, China, Australia et al. Who are they spying for? Us? No-

photos; it all depends on how you use it really,” she said.

On Brittany’s advice I purchased a Nikon SLR camera and my photography has improved, although l have a long way to go.

One of Brittany’s images was recently displayed at Peninsula Community Theatre in Mornington: a black and white time lapse photograph of her sister holding a sparkler.

Brittany was representing Toorak College.

I am sure we will see a lot more of her work in years to come and some lucky newspaper may have her in their team.

with Cliff Ellen we don’t give it a second thought. So, they play their games for themselves.

A world coterie of international wanking.

Almost all of us come up against the legendary “Brick Wall” at one or sometimes more stages of our life. We either walk away from it, generally causing some psychological damage varying in degrees (of regret), or we climb over it after much stress, with occasionally handsome rewards to your state of mind. I went within an inch of walking away from two careers (?) but fortunately fell over just sufficient to maintain a shred of dignity. Ahh, but I never quite got there with the lovely Avril Brown. Madly in love for 3 years but never the courage to make my feelings known, she being the school captain and me a minnow.

And now, almost 60 years later, I’m still regretting it. It’s a certainty she would have peremptorily dismissed me, but that’s not the point. That fear of refusal stayed for life. On the other hand as I’ve never asked a female out I’ve never had a refusal.

“Tourism leaders on the Mornington Peninsula are looking outside the

region for ideas to boost us into the future.” Wow! We are all aware of the bottleneck along Point Nepean Road which will become total gridlock after the Peninsula Link is opened, so where to fit the extra tourists? Somers? Hastings? How about a giant mermaid in Collingwood colours this side of Frankston with ginormous physical attributes? A large “sqeeze in” sign on the left and “hurry out” on the right?

I read somewhere that all opinions, in the philosophical sense, reach the same conclusion, that pleasure is our target. It may be a good job, a car, an obedient wife or husband, a grand final win or tattslotto but it appears to always equate to pleasure, or meaning. My problem is that in my twilight years I find it difficult to decide what “pleasure” really means, apart from a good feed of crayfish. I’ve bought lots of toys lately; a new flashy mobile phone with lots of Apps (?) and other useless items. Why? This twilight period has strong similarities to my very early childhood. Is that it then? We begin as babies, live a life to a certain age, and drift back to child-

hood? Apparently. So it boils down to crayfish, cigarettes, beer, a grumpy bum attitude...and the increasingly rare fantasy?

A word of advice to all you oldies out there in MP land: I notice there’s two crowds heavily advertising how you will get what you’re entitled to from Centrelink-at a price. Disregard!

A simple appointment at the depressing Centrelink office will tell you the full story, for free.

This time next year there may be nowhere to have a smoke with a coffee or a beer, thanks to Teddy’s lot, not that the opposition is any different. And then? Why of course-reduce .05 to .02 or even zero. And then? A ban on fat people appearing in public?

Let’s all bring a thermos, a slab and ciggies, and meet at the Rye ocean beach (I refuse to call it St Andrews) every February 29. An old world celebration devoid of the “we know what’s best for everyone” mob. All welcome, apart from psychiatrists, politicians, psychologists, financial advisers and doctors. “It’s not the same anymore; it’s not the same when you walked

right out that door”...Lah de dah. [PS: I’m advised by my son (son’s know everything) that I’m also a “we know best” type, but with opposite views.

Fair point, but I’m opposed by nature to what George Orwell described as “groupthink”] “I am monogamous from time to time, but I prefer polygamy and polyandry.” [Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy] “Don’t part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist, but you have ceased to live” [Mark Twain] Brevity is the soul of wit, said Shakespeare (or was it Polonius?) so I’ll shut up. Cheers...cliffie9@bigpond.com

Mornington Peninsula Camera Club The Mornington Peninsula Camera Club is one of the oldest, established photographic clubs on the peninsula, with it’s beginnings at Red Hill many years ago. At our club we endeavor to cater for all levels of competence, from real beginners to the more experienced members, encouraging them to challenge themselves and try new ideas.

If you would like to join our club, we meet on the 1st Thursday of the month at the Benton’s Square Community Centre, Benton’s Road, Mornington, starting at 7:30pm.

New Members are always welcome – for further information, please call either Graeme on 5975-1260 or Maree on 5975-0454.

Clockwise from left: Best Large Print in ‘B’ Grade, ‘Georgianna McHaffie’ by Judith Meier Best large print in ‘A’ Grade, ‘The Cob’

by David Pycroft Best Small Print ‘A’ Grade, ‘Greengrocer Cicada’ by David Pycroft Best Monochrome for 2010, ‘Bearded Dragon’ by Jackie Jones Western Port News 1 February 2011

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The Great Peninsula Paddle – 2011 RECLINK Australia Inc. and the Portsea Surf Life Saving Club are pleased to announce the second The Great Peninsula Paddle. This event provides the opportunity for individuals to participate in a paddle from Sorrento pier to Portsea pier while supporting the outstanding community work of these two organisations.

The event will take place on Saturday February 12 and will commence at 11am from Sorrento pier.

Grab your kayak, canoe, stand up or paddle board, surf ski and your friends and join us in this event. A limited number of places are available, so please ensure you book early. To register, visit www.thegreatpeninsulapaddle.org All proceeds from this event will be donated back to Reclink and the Portsea Surf Life Saving Club.

“We are grateful that in only its second year, The Great Peninsula Paddle has attracted the support of so many families and sponsors through participating in the paddle, donating prizes or volunteering. I look forward to seeing paddlers of all ages, shapes and sizes and wish everyone a safe and fun day.” said Reclink Chief Executive Officer, Adrian Panozzo.

Event founder, Virginia Cable said, “This is a terrific event to be a part of so please grab a craft, paddle and friends and come on down to sunny Sorrento to paddle with us.”

Reclink uses sport and the arts to enhance the lives of people experiencing disadvantage and targets some of the community’s most vulnerable and isolated people - those experiencing mental illness, disability, homelessness, substance abuse, addictions, and social and economic hardship. With a network of over 300 member agencies around Australia, Reclink encourages participation in physical activity in a population group under-represented in mainstream sport, recreational programs and associations. In the past 12 months Reclink provided 80,000 individual opportunities to participate in more than 4450 sport and arts activities around the country.

Octogenarians living the high life 86 YEAR old Reno Buttigieg and his 82 year old wife Nina Buttigieg from Langwarrin decided they wanted to experience the HIGH life, so what better way then to Rock Climb for the first time in their lives.

They have always kept active, but had never tried Rock Climbing, so naturally they were a little apprehensive at first, but it didn’t take long for them to ‘learn the ropes’.

Reno’s double knee replacement surgery (some years ago) did not stop him from going all the way to the top of a 10 metre wall, while Nina’s five(5) graft heart by-pass has given her a new lease on life and was up for the challenge.

When asked how they felt after the activity –one word summed up their experience - ‘exhilarated’ !

Their adventure was at Bayside Rock Indoor Climbing & Adventure Centre in Carrum Downs. Bayside Rock caters for any age and ability level as the facility is owned & operated by a family of climbers who encourage and assist anyone who is up for a challenge.

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Peninsula racer geared up for 2011

Bryce Van Hoof of “Hoofy Racing” will be competing on a Kawasaki ZX6 for the 2011 race season, he has some amazing support from Motorcycle Rimstickers, Mototrack Accessories, Motorcycle Race Gear, ASR Suspension, and TBG Photo.

Bryce’s goal for the 2011 season is compete in all 5 rounds of the Supersport category in the ASBK (Australian Superbike Series), which will take him to most states in Australia Bryce is looking forward to competing on the ZX6 as it is a bike that he knows well and is very comfortable on. Bryce’s goal is to place top 15 for the series against the factory race teams and highly experienced competitors in the category.

2011 marks a big series for Bryce and his Hoofy Racing team as there will be live TV coverage on Speed TV. You can keep track of Bryce’s progress on the Hoofy Racing website (www.hoofyracing.com). All results will be on the ASBK website (www.asbk.com.au) and in most motorcycle magazines available.

Bryce is still looking for some extra support to help him follow his dream for the 2011 season, so if you would like to help please feel free to contact Bryce: bryce@hoofyracing.com

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WHAT’S ON The Southern Peninsula 50+ Club is a Peninsula based friendship club who meet regularly for outings such as dinners, lunches,walks, games,picnics, bbq,s, bus trips.

The club holds general meetings at the West Rosebud Community Hall the third Tuesday of each month. For more info, ring Val on 5985 3045.

Womens pre-loved Fashion Market Mornington Racecourse Loved it Market is a unique event with over 65 indoor stalls selling quality womens pre-loved fashion & accessories. Come along & pick up current fashion, a vintage piece, or a designer handbag. Sunday February 20th 2011 Mornington Racecourse Dining Room 9.30 – 1.30 pm $3 Entry & free parking.

Enquiries 0417 138 125 or email loveditmarket@yahoo.com.au Racecourse Road access from Bungower Rd Closed

Peninsula Diabetic Self Help Group is a friendly group who meet on the 3rd Monday of each month in the Uniting Church Hall, Murray Anderson Road, Rosebud at 1pm. Diabetics, careers and friends are most welcome. Details 59867795.

Club Open Day. Saturday February 12th 2011 from 10am to 3pm. Hastings Tennis Club, 54 Marine Parade, Hastings. Free open day, coaching, ball machine, and best of all free sausage sizzle.

Come along and have fun at our open day. For more information telephone vicki 59794920 or just turn up on the day.

Warhammer Kids Club. Play the game, make scenery, paint miniatures. Free attendance, fully supervised. Bentons Square Community Centre. Mondays 3.30-5.30pm 5977-2468

Your event here? Email team@ mpnews.com.au to have your community group’s event listed in the ‘What’s On Around The Peninsula’ section’.

Birdwatching Peninsula Bird Observers be birdwatching during February on Wednesday 9th at Devilbend Reserve and Sunday 20th at MainRidge. Walks start at 9.00am. This is an opportunity to share your knowledge and learn about local birds. Bring lunch and binoculars if available. For further details ph Max 97890224

Cancer Support Group meets every second Tuesday of the month. All welcome. Community Health. 185 High Street, Hastings, or ring 0419 020 543.

Western Port Equestrian Association Inc, for equestrian families, holds rallies on the 3rd Sunday and 2nd Wednesday of every month at Woolley’s Road Equestrian Reserve, Woolley’s Road, Crib Point. New members most welcome. Enquiries 0408 173 486 Youth Swing and String Music Extend your music skills and make new friends by joining the Peninsula Youth Askey Swing Band or the La Grutta Youth Orchestra. We welcome musicians who play either woodwind, Brass, percussion/drums, violin, viola, cello, double.bass to join one of these groups on Wednesday 9th Feb. at St Peters Church Hall, Albert St., Mornington at 5.45pm.

These rehearsals are held weekly throughout the school year. For details contact 9782 2450 or visit www.pyms.org.au Saturday Music Activity Come to Karingal Primary School on Saturday 12th Feb. if you are in Prep to grade and join in the fun of dancing, drama, singing and learning to play music. The morning activity starts at 9.30 and finishes at 11.45am. This fun filled music program is a developmental course that continues for the school year. Contact 9789 3686 or visit www.pyms.org.au

National Seniors Rosebud branch will hold its first meeting for 2011 on Wednesday 9th February at 1.30pm in the Rosebud Library Community room. Guest speaker will be Mark Bruechert from Rosebud CFA. Following the meeting a BBQ will be held at Tom Salt Park Rosebud. Visitors are most welcome. Margot: 59812974.

Mornington Peninsula Family History Society will meet on Saturday 5th February at 1.30pm in the Frankston South Recreation Centre Towerhill Road, Frankston.

Mel ref 102 D7 Mr Richard Cotter will speak about “No Place For A Colony” the story of the Bunwurung people and the First White Settlement in Victoria. Inquiries ph 9785 6814 or www.mpfhs.org

Bluegrass/Country Music Club If you like to sing, play banjo, guitar, concertina, fiddle, mandolin, spoons, harmonica, or just tap ya feet, we want to see you at Mahogany Bluegrass. Jack Verity Hall - Frankston. Cost is $5. Coffee and Tea Provided. 9-786,1445

Hastings VIEW Club are holding their first luncheon of the year on the 18th February at Hastings Club, Marine Parade, Hastings.

A good day to join this group and experience a year of friendship, fun and outings.

To book or enquire ring Val on 5931 3726 or Elaine on 5977 3424.

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General Goods Lawn Mower. Honda HRB475 petrol driven Rotary with rear grass collection bag. Is in good condition but has not been used for a while so may need a service, hence only $75.Phone 0435 442291 Balnarring Electric Lawn Edger GMC 1400w.

Adjustable height metal cutting edge. Good for tough edges. $50.

Phone 0435 442291 Balnarring Flymo Multi Trym Revolution 2500 lawn strimmer $25.

Phone 0435 442291 Balnarring Single Bed. Good condition. Good clean mattress. Solid light wood head and foot board.

2.1mx1.2m approx. $100 Phone 0435 442291 Balnarring

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Thetford Porta Potti camping toilet. Model Elegance 165. Good clean condition. $25 Phone 0435 442291 Balnarring Baby change table, VGC, wooden, 3 tiers, $60. Baby cot mattress, VGC, $50, Rosebud, 5986 2554

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Electric (so no fumes!).

Perfect working order.

As new condition. $50.

5982 1227 Rosebud Furniture - Electric overn GC $80. Dining table extension, teak veneer $60.

Cane lounge suite sette with two chairs $200. 0403 134 513 Microwave Whirlpool.

As new.

Includes microwave dishes.

Grills, crisps, fan forced. $89. 0419 103 862 Electric heater.

Hotpoint free standing.

Fan assisted 1600w $20. 0419 103 862 Bar fridge.

Fisher Paykel 120lt. Never been used. White. $150 ono. 5979 4963.

Fence Extensions x 5 woven type, almost brand new $65 the lot.

Call 0400554405 Frankston Area 4 piece Lounge Suite.

2x2 Seater + 2xSingle Seat. $100.00. White dressing table with drawers & full mirror. $30.00.

Small TV cabinet on castors. $30.00.Single folding bed VGC. $40.00. 0404876327

Camper trailer.

Off road. Full width zip-on annexe and accessories.

VGC $1000 ono 5975 7409 Mornington.

Ladies Bike 3 speed, 26” wheels. Front & rear fenders and reflectors.

Chrome rims, White frame. Good condition.$45.Phone 59711259 Baxter

High chair. As new.

Used only twice. Very good condition. $99.

9787 6553 or 0402 155 154. Frankston South.

50 pianola rolls.$75 the lot.Condition very good to fair Phone 59870860 Safety Beach

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Current employment opportunities include: Food and Beverage Attendants Housekeeping Attendants Why not join a vibrant team dedicated to serving our members and guests, whilst developing skills to enhance your career? You will ideally have previous hospitality experience and be flexible to work a variety of shifts across a 7-day rotating roster.

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Solid wooden rocking chair - $45 Valcro run about 3 wheely pram $50 Good Condition Mornington 0413 316 079 Display cabinet.

2 glass doors and shelves. Above: shelf and two wooden doors.

Below: Light coloured timber. $175ono. 5976 4916. Mount Martha.

Cabinet. Two shelves above. Below drawer.

Two wooden cupboard doors with shelf.

Greeny brown colour.

GC $125. 5976 4916.

Mount Martha.

Baby Stair Doorway Barrier $28 59841853 Akubra Coober Pedy Hat Size 54 made in Australia new condition $55. Artificial Flowers Red Berries and Twigs $35. Extension Ladder wood solid $15 97668405.

Hand push mower with catcher almost new. Height adjustable $60. 5986 1212.

12lt Marine fuel tank plus hose and fittings.

Excellent condition. $40. 5975 2875.

Cars Ford Futura 1994 5spd, recent LPG dual fuel, new tyres, exhaust, windscreen, belts, RWC, white.

230,000kms. Must sell. $2,000 ono. Ph 0420 637 102. Bittern Nissan Patrol.

TD Model magon (4x4), First registered 1991.

Diesel, LWB 7 seater.

Bull-bar. Black and silver.

One owner since new. Excellent condition.

RWC. $9,500 5974 1058.

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