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Switched off: The pedestrian traffic lights on Frankston-Flinders Rd in Hastings have been under wraps since being completed last September. Picture: Yanni

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By Mike Hast THE pedestrian signals on FrankstonFlinders Rd opposite McDonald’s in Hastings still are not operating, despite being installed last September. Mornington Peninsula Shire and VicRoads are blaming each other for the delay. The lights were installed to improve the safety of Western Port Secondary College students walking between the school on High St west of the busy, four-lane road and Hastings township. Hastings Community Health Services, Peninsula Parklands village and new homes are also on this section of High St. On Monday, the shire’s manager of infrastructure strategy, Niall McDonagh, said the shire had “completed all of its part in installing these lights”. “VicRoads has the responsibility for power connection and switching on the lights,” he said. “The shire expected that the power connections would be completed prior to Christmas, but believe that this will occur in the next two weeks.” He said the shire was responsible for building the lights and VicRoads for connecting it to power and its statewide traffic signalling system. Mr McDonagh directed The News to VicRoads for further information.

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A VicRoads spokesman said there were technical issues with switching on the lights. Pressed further, he said there were “power issues with Telstra” and then “the project wasn’t referred to us early enough by the shire”. “It’s the shire’s responsibility to notify us” so it can be put into the system. The VicRoads spokesman said it took three months to work its way through the system, but admitted the “job didn’t end up in the right channels at VicRoads”. The wires for the lights to be connected to VicRoads’ statewide network had been installed, but nothing would work without power. The spokesman said a date for switching on the lights could not be supplied “at this stage”. In January, the shire reported the installation was “currently progressing well”. The signals are about 50 metres north of the intersection of High St, between High St and Glendale Ave. An earlier shire report stated “the need for pedestrian operated signals to be installed at this location was identified in both the Hastings Commercial Area Parking and Traffic Management Strategy, and in the Hastings Township Ride Safe Linking Shared Paths Strategy”.

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Former cop’s final job appeal By Keith Platt FORMER policeman Andrew Brady is appealing to Chief Commissioner Ken Lay in a last ditch effort to rejoin Victoria Police. Mr Brady, once a sergeant based at Hastings, knew late last year that it would be an uphill battle to again wear the blue uniform when an official report labelled his approach to policing as dated and one-dimensional. He was told that rejoining the force would require him to start as a rookie, undergoing a 33-week recruit course followed by a four-year wait before being eligible for promotion to senior constable. Mr Brady, a policeman for 22 years, resigned from the force in 2007 and applied to rejoin in May 2011. The latest blow to his quest to return came in a 20 February letter from Bec Munn, executive director of the force’s “people department”, which said a review of his job application had been conducted but “the original assessment still stands”. Ms Munn said Mr Brady could continue with his application to rejoin the force. Mr Brady feels it is unfair that the review was conducted by someone with a lower rank than the person who originally spelt out the terms of him once again being given a job within Victoria Police. “It was not a fair reviw,” he said. “The reviewer was unlikely to go against the decision of someone higher up.

“I’ve got one final appeal to make, and that’s to the chief commissioner. “I’ll have to do it myself; there’s no other avenue.” Hasting MP Neale Burgess emailed Mr Brady late last year to say that he had spoken with Police Minister Peter Ryan “and your case is going to be raised directly with the Chief Commissioner”. “I have spoken to police command seeking a review, and I will continue to push the issue” Mr Burgess told The News. Mr Brady hopes members of the public or community groups that have benefited from his years as a policeman at Hastings will also write to Chief Commissioner Lay. Since his plight was published by The News (‘A cop that cares’, 20/12/2011) Mr Brady says he had received support from strangers “who stopped me in the street”. He said police stationed at Hastings should also be upset at criticism of his type of policing. “They’re having a crack at the way policing is done at Hastings and police there now should take exception to that as well. “I’m not bitter and twisted. I’ve always gone out and done the right thing.” Mr Brady said it seemed police command was content to have road patrols rather than “people like me with a real interest and passion for the local community”. “They just want patrols, not anyone

who will go over and above their duties. “It’s not reasonable to expect someone with my experience to start all over again.” Mr Brady is well known for establishing the Western Port Warriors RecLink football team and pioneering such community projects as the Walking School Bus, essay competitions on the dangers of throwing rocks at trains and the importance of bike helmets, giving all Hastings Westpark Primary School preps a Christmas present. MP for Flinders Greg Hunt has described Mr Brady as “the best and most creative youth worker I have ever seen”. Mr Brady was awarded the Victoria Police Ethical Standards Medal in 1997, a Divisional Commendation in 2005 and was named Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Citizen of the Year in 2008 for services to the community. Mr Brady said his ideas had been to get to kids before they got into trouble, and get them on-side. While it proved successful and popular in the community, this kind of policing was not encouraged [by superiors],” Mr Brady said. “The frustrations I felt led me to taking leave and eventually resigning from the force. “I fully believed that the approach had [now] changed in the force and that my approach may have been more acceptable, but it seems I am wrong.”

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By Mike Hast MORE than 10,000 people could attend the Tyabb Airshow on Sunday, but traffic problems are expected to be far less than occurred two years ago. Peninsula Aero Club’s biennial show in 2010 saw chaos on roads leading to the airfield in Mornington-Tyabb Rd. The worst congestion occurred about 11am as cars coming south on Frankston-Flinders Rd banked up three kilometres from the Tyabb football ground parking area to Park Lane in adjacent Somerville. Planning for this year’s show has been far better, said David Chalke of Tyabb and District Ratepayers, Business and Environment Group.

“We have been working with Mornington Peninsula Shire, the PAC and a moderator to ensure residents and businesses of Tyabb have been taken into consideration with the planning for this event,� he said. “As usual there will be road closures for the whole day. Combine the road closures with the designated car parking areas (both on the town ovals and off Boes Rd), shuttle buses between the car parking and the airfield and the additional influx of traffic in the general area, we need to have some tolerance on the day.� Mr Chalke said an airshow flyer had been distributed with a Tyabb ratepayers’ newsletter “so that it reached the

wider area of Tyabb rather than only the closest 200 homes to the airfield which received the road closure notice in 2010�. The aero club’s flyer said there would be road closures to through traffic on Stuart Rd and Mornington-Tyabb Rd. Visual message boards would “be in place prior to the show� as well as traffic signs and traffic marshalls on the day. “Please keep this notice handy, as it will assist you to access MorningtonTyabb Rd should you need to.� A part of show profits go to the CFA “and several other local sporting and community organisations�, the aero club said.

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Speed cuts for residential, rural roads By Mike Hast THE speed limit in a residential part of Rosebud will be cut from 50 to 40km/h in an attempt to reduce serious and fatal crashes. Mornington Peninsula Shire says in the past five years, 268 casualty crashes were recorded in residential areas on the peninsula. An alarming number saw pedestrians and cyclists injured. If successful, the 12-month trial in

39 streets in “The Avenues� will be rolled out in nine other residential areas of the shire. The trial will be evaluated by the Australian Road Research Board. It has the support of Victoria Police and VicRoads. During March, 33 signs will be erected in The Avenues – which is bounded by Eastbourne, Jetty, Point Nepean and Boneo roads – at a cost of $94,000.

The 40km/h experiment, starting mid-March, is part of the shire’s Peninsula Safer Speeds project, which also includes lowering speed limits on rural roads. Thirteen roads in the north of the shire had limits lowered from 100km/h to 90 or 80 last year. Roads in the south will get lower limits this year. They include four sections of

Browns Rd as well as Sandy, Old Cape Schanck, Baldrys, Main Creek, Shoreham, Pt Leo, Meakins, Old Moorooduc, Boundary, Red Hill, Stanleys and Merricks Beach roads. Ten of the roads will have speeds lowered from 100km/h to 90 and two to 80. Most fatalities occur on rural highspeed roads, the shire says. Over the past five years, an average of 11 people were killed each year with the worst being 2008 when 14 died. A report to shire councillors in June 2010 by the shire’s road safety officers Doug Bradbrook and Robin Tiffany stated evidence from around Australia and overseas showed that significant casualty crash reductions of 15 per cent could be achieved by lower speed limits. The Rosebud and rural roads experiments are costing more than $200,000

with about $50,000 coming from the shire and the balance from the Transport Accident Commission. The shire states Peninsula Safer Speeds, part of the shire’s DriveSafe Strategy, aims to have drivers reduce their speed to significantly improve safety for all users of the streets. A 40km/h limit on residential roads also would discourage through traffic and keep it on arterial and collector roads. The Rosebud trial will be explained to residents at a community information event and sausage sizzle 3.30-5pm on Thursday 8 March in the Rosebud Senior Citizens Centre car park, 115125 Ninth Ave, one of the streets in the trial zone. For more information call the shire on 1300 850 600, email saferspeeds@ mornpen.vic.gov.au or on Facebook at Peninsula Safer Speeds

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Limits lowered: Speed limits on 12 rural roads in the southern peninsula such as Stanleys Rd will be reduced by 10 or 20km/h in an effort to reduce crashes causing injury or death. Picture: Yanni

A TRIAL of lower speed limits across the entire shire was proposed in 2009 by the Monash University Accident Research Centre. The proposal was accepted by shire councillors and officers and a report was prepared and submitted to the Labor state government. It was rejected by then Roads Minister Tim Pallas, who said the government’s preferred approach was to target high-risk areas and reduce speed limits rather than a shire-wide trial. This is the genesis of the cuts to limits on the 13 northern roads and the 12 southern peninsula roads as well as the Rosebud trial. Statistics for the last five-year period available, 2004-2008, show crashes on peninsula rural roads cost the community $33 million, while crashes on residential streets cost $46 million. The shire is aiming for a 15 per cent cut in casualty crashes with 10km/h speed limit cuts on rural and residential roads. Over five years “the community benefit in cost terms would be a saving of about $12 million�.

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Pelican left featherless, flightless and bleeding COMMENT

By David Harrison “NO battle plan survives first contact with the enemy,” wrote Chinese military genius Sun Tzu about 2500 years ago in The Art of War, his masterpiece on battle strategy. It is still studied at military academies and is relevant to business and government. Then came Sun Tzu’s inscrutable boast: “All men can see these tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved.” The Pelican Pantry’s strategic business plan of November 2003, detailing the proposal’s strengths and weaknesses, shows little if any evidence of the sort of strategy Sun Tzu might have constructed to achieve victory. The plan includes a SWOT analysis – strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats. The primary strength of the Pelican Pantry proposal was “financial backing of the shire” – in plain English, it would be (and has been) underwritten with ratepayers’ money, supplied via the “proven and tested shire financial systems”, to the tune of $1.3 million plus. There’s little sinew or incentive in a plan that can fall back comfortably into the arms of a ratepayer bail-out. The report lists weaknesses including: high reliance on trainee staff; lack of consistency of staff; and “floor layout not conducive to training”. The floor plan was “not conducive”? The Pantry was promoted as a training establishment from day one, prefloor plan, three years earlier. Sun Tzu

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would have shaken his head in disbelief then boiled someone alive. Against the weaknesses is a tabulation of opportunities and threats. Chief opportunity was that the market was growing. Then followed several references to that hoary old bureaucratic buzzword “community” – the Pantry is a “community project” and the “community focused facility may attract the support of political and social identities”. This burst of unsubstantiated optimism – which “political and social identities” have rocked up for tiffin at the Hastings training establishment? – is followed by assertions that the “training concept can be adopted as a standard model throughout Australia” and the “unique training facility may attract special long term government funding”. Is “may” any sort of basis for a hardnosed business plan? That sickening metallic “wheepthud” noise you just heard was the sound of another lopped head hitting the floor. Can the shire name any facility anywhere that has adopted the Pantry training concept? Did it promote the concept? The threat side of the ledger includes the danger of a “large variation” in patron numbers; a question mark over the Pantry’s ability to maintain training funding; poor attendance of trainee staff at similar establishments; and “inability to accommodate functions in excess of 50 people” (translation: “it’s too small to be a viable function centre”) – which rather contradicts the sunny opportunities claim that the facility “has the ability to host a diverse

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range of functions and attractions”. Pretty much all the threats and weaknesses came to pass. Few strengths and opportunities were sighted. Not getting the floor plan was an inauspicious start. Sun Tzu would probably have spotted a fatal problem with the feng shui. The business plan is summed up under the headline “Sustainable competitive advantage”: “Pelican Pantry will develop and grow it’s [sic] operation through an ability to provide quality food and service in a comfortable atmosphere to identified markets utilising the Shires [sic] and communities [sic] resources.” Financial performance of the Pantry was to be monitored through monthly meetings of the advisory committee to “specifically review” its performance and to report back to the shire’s recreation and culture manager, Peter Gore. Internal shire financial reporting

procedures were to be implemented so all senior shire and Pantry staff could review the operation’s performance. Did all this reviewing and reporting occur? What remedial measures were taken to staunch the gushing red ink? Were the shire generals, like Monty Python’s Black Knight at the bridge, claiming that the loss of financial arms and legs were “just a flesh wound”, then giving the Pantry an urgent transfusion from the rates vault to keep it alive? Were accurate progress results made public? It’s a plan that Sun Tzu would have sent back for total revision, with pithy comments attached. He probably would have described it, but in far more powerful language, as a windy, vague, rose-coloured Pollyanna scenario that didn’t have a chance of surviving the first ferocious onslaught of reality. A battle plan in tatters before the bugle blew.

New head for ‘communities’ MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire’s new director of sustainable communities, Rob McIndoe, started work midmonth. He replaces long-time director Joe Cauchi who left last July to become director of services with Family Life, a family counselling agency based in Sandringham. Family Life works in the municipalities of Port Phillip, Kingston, Glen Eira, Bayside, Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. Jenny Van Riel was acting director

between 25 July and this month. Mr McIndoe accepted the job in December. Since June 2009 he was the general manager of health services at Peninsula Health Community Health Services, the merged entity of Peninsula Community Health Service and Frankston Community Health. Mr McIndoe worked closely with the shire in his Peninsula Health role. He was general manager of Frankston Community Health, and has held community health roles in state and local government for more than 20 years.

PHCHS helped set up Victoria’s first community kitchens and was the first in Australia to offer an older people’s alcohol and drug program. Hastings Community Health Service’s centre in High St was opened on his watch, in late 2009. Mr McIndoe is also a member of the board of Communities That Care operating on the peninsula and has been involved with the South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault. Mike Hast

‘Trainees’ were on work experience By David Harrison ONE-third of Pelican Pantry “trainees� were there for work experience, spending only a week at the Hastings “hospitality training facility�-cum-restaurant and gaining no qualifications, newly released Mornington Peninsula Shire figures reveal. Despite this, the shire has consistently included them in the number of people trained at the ailing Pantry, which is now predicted to close mid-year or be handed over to a private operator, if one can be found to take it on. Shire CEO Dr Michael Kennedy and a senior manager, Peter Gore, have both stated that all Pantry trainees were working towards a qualification. Dr Kennedy made his claim in response to a question at a council meeting on 27 July 2009, saying: “... Pelican Pantry ... has so far provided accredited training to almost 400 trainees ...� This figure includes many on work experience. Work experience students are given no recognised formal training and receive no qualification at the end of their week, which is aimed at giving them a taste of a workplace environment. His statement stopped short of indicating how many of them succeeded in gaining accreditation. To date that number has not been revealed. More precise shire figures were included in a recent letter from Mr Gore, the shire’s recreation and leisure manager, which stated that the total trainee number from 2003, when the Pantry opened for business, to 2011 was 410 in 37 programs. But this number included 123 listed as “W-Experience/placements�, most

of whom were involved with the Pantry for a total of about 38 hours, or one week. Mr Gore’s letter backed up Dr Kennedy’s claim, stating that the “hospitality training facility ... has been a significant success with over 400 trainees in a variety of programs receiving varying qualifications all with the full support of Council�. He does not reveal how many trainees passed their courses but strongly implies that all gained a qualification. Mr Gore’s letter was written within days of acknowledgement by the shire that the Pantry was commercially unsustainable and haemorrhaging cash, and debate at a council meeting about whether it should be closed immediately to stop the outflow of ratepayer money. In contrast to the work experience participants’ 38 hours, Pelican Pantry’s back-of-house trainees – those doing an apprenticeship with a view to earning a qualification – worked up to 2128 hours, or more than 52 weeks, towards earning their ticket. Mr Gore letter was written this month to the Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association, which queried shire figures on the Pantry’s performance from 2004 to 2011. He provided a table showing that of 410 participants in Pantry programs, 123 were listed as “W-Experience/ placements�. The MPRRA claimed that from 2005-06 to 2009-10, 115 people – about one-third of total trainees – were listed as participants in training programs at a cost to ratepayers of more

Priceless: Pelican Pantry on the foreshore at Hastings has been losing money, despite assurances given to councillors that it would operate at no cost to ratepayers.

than $1.3 million. Of these at least 16 were work experience participants, meaning that each bona fide trainee cost ratepayers an average of $12,870. When the Pelican “Caf�, as it was then known, was first proposed a decade ago, councillors were told it would operate at no cost to ratepayers: its training element would mean a lower profit than would occur were it purely commercial. The $1.3 million loss to ratepayers is more than double the $608,000 estimated losses put to councillors, and the public, in budget documents over 2005-10. The shire budget figures consistently

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underestimated possible losses. Defending the Pantry’s performance to the MPRRA, the shire’s sustainable organisation director, Kevin Clarke, attributed its failure to a variety of factors including withdrawal of government funding; “absences of trainees either through sick leave or through the changed funding model�; and “the challenges of the commercial environment in which it operates�. He stated the Pantry had produced “good social outcomes� for the community and had been successful in “influencing the lives of over 350 trainees by providing them with valuable life and work skills�.

He continued: “While you [MPRRA] note that ‘Pelican Park (of which the Pantry is part) has lost over $2m in the last three years’, it is incorrect to regard it as a ‘loss’ because the inference is that it was intended to, or could, break even or make a profit. “Council budgeted for a significant contribution ... from rates and charges...� In support of his case, Mr Clarke attached a shire document in which Dr Kennedy admits that the Pantry is a “continuing challenge� and Mr Gore states that “In essence ... the Pantry has ... been a victim of its own success.�

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Sorry record of horse-and-buggy thinking COMMENT

By David Harrison RECORDING of Mornington Peninsula Shire council meetings has suddenly become a high-profile issue down at the Rosebud shire bunker and neither councillors nor staff appear too happy about it. But the matter is not going away. A second request to record was made at the 13 February meeting, this time by Joe Lenzo of Safety Beach. The first request was made on 31 January by this writer. Before that I had written to then mayor Cr Graham Pittock seeking permission to record meetings. The next stage in the matter is imminent – a report is due to councillors in less than 30 days from 19 February. Requests one and two were knocked back by councillors after brief but impassioned and, one must say, pretty much top-of-the-head, uninformed and/or prejudiced discussion. The council has a policy under which anyone can ask to record by electronic means all or part of a council meeting. Councillors then discuss and rule on the request. Many councils including Frankston already record meetings. Manningham Council posts its recordings online so people can listen at home at their leisure. Greater Dandenong streams its meetings live, in video, via its website. Everyone already has the right to “record” a council meeting, down to the last syllable – employing the 19th century invention called shorthand, although forms of speed writing go back to ancient times.

Journalists have for well over a century been taking down court proceedings, parliaments, council meetings and other public forums using Pitman, Dacomb, Gregg – take your pick. Modern electronic recording devices have taken over because they make reliable, verifiable and accurate records. Notice the forest of them thrust at politicians whenever they open their mouths. Mornington Peninsula Shire is still in the horse and buggy era. Not until late last year was real thought given to electronic recordings, it seems. Not until recently have councillors considered the matter closely. The debate has just started. Meantime, the press and other interested parties must rely on their shorthand skills, since unforgiving deadlines require instant access to what was said at a meeting. This reliance can lead to avoidable inaccuracy, which surely the shire would want to help eliminate. Writing shorthand is arduous work, which is why parliamentary and court reporters work in short bursts using shorthand machines. Many reporters have imperfect shorthand: it is a tool that must be kept sharp, and rarely is. The recording policy report heading councillors’ way is crucial both to the present and the future. It is vital that councillors put aside any fears and prejudices and discuss the proposal with open minds, as presumably councillors in other municipalities did before deciding to allow recording. They must consider that:  Minutes of council meetings are a primary source for historians. If they

Meaningful squiggles: The Lord’s Prayer as seen by a shorthand writer using the Pitman system.

are incorrect or inadequate, so is the district’s history.  The shire’s “formal” minutes – who moved and who seconded – are skeletal at best. They include much officer input such as reports and other shire documentation, but generally do not even reveal how individual councillors voted. This is a shame.  Not a word of the councillors’ discussion and debate is recorded for posterity. This is an even greater shame: only shire officers are “heard” in the

minutes.  A recording would guarantee that the

formal minutes were accurate.  Formal minutes could still be made as a summary of a meeting, with the entire, unedited, recording available to historians and others who want more.  Such a recording brings council minutes to life – Manningham Council ratepayers and historians can listen to councillors they will probably never meet, speaking in the cut and thrust of verbal battle with passion, with wit,

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with careful logic or in abysmal ignorance on important issues. If councillors allow electronic recording, just who should be permitted to record? Just the shire? The press? Anyone? Without doubt it should be the latter: all that is being conferred is permission for people to do more efficiently and accurately what they have the right to do now. The shire, clearly concerned about how council proceedings are preserved, will most likely recommend that it, and only it, can record meetings and that it, and only it, can decide what will be released to the public and when. Will that be directly after the meeting? Next day? Next week? Unedited? Expurgated? Many await the shire recommendation eagerly to see how it argues its case and thus reveals how open and transparent it is prepared to be. The councillors, who will rule on all these important issues, have much to weigh up, for this council and into the future.

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Bird guards go after beach fight By Keith Platt VULNERABLE hooded plover chicks are being left unguarded at St Andrews beach after volunteer “wardens” were ordered out of the area by Parks Victoria. The Parks ban followed a dog owner allegedly attacking a member of Shorebird Shepherd on Saturday as he was protecting two plover chicks. The assault and subsequent ban has already sparked new calls for dogs to be banned throughout the entire Mornington Peninsula National Park or have them limited to one or two defined areas. Volunteer plover guard Malcolm Brown said he was pushed to the ground after he photographed an unleashed dog at the beach. Mr Brown said the irate dog owner tried to grab the iPhone he had used to take images of the man and his dog. The images were given to police at Rosebud and Parks Victoria, but the next day Parks suspended “all hooded plover wardening and field related volunteering activities within the Mornington Peninsula National Park”. An email from ranger Darren Mitchell said Parks would review the incident and asked that all volunteers be told to keep away. Mr Brown said he had been guarding two nine-day-old plover chicks at St Andrews when tackled to the ground by a dog walker “obviously upset by the national park dog walking regulations”. He said he was left with minor abrasions but believes “the dog walker left the beach with a broken tooth”.

In danger: An adult hooded plover with a chick. Their human protectors fear few youngsters will survive this breeding season. Picture: Glenn Ehmke

Volunteers from Shorebird Shepherd said the chicks were alive and well the following day. “While the hooded plover population on the Mornington Peninsula has been stable for many years, this breeding season has been the worst in the past decade,” Mr Brown said. “Of the 50 attempts by hooded plovers to nest in the national park this summer, only three chicks have lived longer than 20 days.” Mr Brown said there were fewer than 600 hooded plovers in Victoria. A spokesman for SPIFFA (Southern Peninsula Indigenous Flora and Fauna Association) said the incident highlighted “problems with having volunteers try to influence public behaviour”. “The one incident shutting the whole shebang down also serves to illustrate

the precarious nature of the current situation. Now the birds are officially unsupervised altogether,” he said. “Blind Freddy can see that a crucial level Parks management is not serious about preserving this particular population and that dogs carry more weight than endangered species in this national park.” The spokesman said Parks “barely tolerate the volunteer wardens, but it’s cheap and looks like they’re actually doing something that has an impact on the threats and, more importantly, keeps the activists busy”. He said members of SPIFFA would be asked to advocate there be no dogs allowed in the national park, which stretches along the coast from Flinders to Portsea. Signatures would be collected for an online petition at the www.spiffa.org

website, which received 200 hits a day. “The organised dog walker people seem to concentrate on the Blairgowrie front beach and pretend that the dogs on the back beach issue isn’t in their remit. “I can’t see them raising a peep as a group. They ignored the working group invitation and dealt themselves out of the management planning. “What are the impediments to providing strategic, dog-friendly beaches that are easily accessible and in a central location, such as Rye back beach and Sorrento back beach and banning dogs in the rest of the national park? “What are the impediments to instituting strictly enforced temporary beach closures to people and dogs during critical times in the breeding cycle (from nesting to fledging)?”

New taxi ranks SAFETY and access to taxi services will be improved by new taxi ranks in Hastings and Mornington. The government has allocated $112,547 for the work, which will be overseen by Mornington Peninsula Shire. The Hastings rank will be at Wallaroo Community Centre. The Mornington rank will be outside Mornington Village Shopping Centre. Mornington MP David Morris said taxi services were a critical part of the transport mix in both towns “so this is a big win for safe and convenient transport services on the peninsula”. Both ranks will have seating, CCTV surveillance, improved lighting, more prominent signs and better separation of pedestrians and traffic. The Hastings rank will have disability access to the community centre and shops for the first time.

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Beach access: Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Frank Martin wants the shire to buy an amphibious wheelchair for the peninsula branch of the Disabled Surfers Association. The Sandcruiser, above, is being used to carry Jenny Angliss-Goodall at this month’s help the trainer day.

Mayor helps disabled surfers Skate park event coup MT Eliza’s skate park is on track for completion in late March and already the shire has scored a major event – the South Eastern Skate and BMX League Competition Series. The event will be part of the official opening of the skate park at Emil Madsen Reserve on Wooralla Dve on Saturday 26 May. After years of discussion and argument about the location of the skate park, building of the

facility is well advanced with a deep bowl the centrepiece. Contractors Convic Skate Parks Pty Ltd started work on the $400,000 “full-sized” skate park in early January. It has been designed with input from professional skaters. Skaters young and old have been keeping an eye on progress with all giving the thumbs up.

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire has come to the aid of the Disabled Surfers Association. After attending a train the helper day held by the newly formed peninsula branch at Point Leo earlier this month, the mayor Cr Frank Martin has now promised money for a Sandcruiser wheelchair. The amphibious wheelchair has extra large tyres that enables it to float and be easily pushed across soft sand. The $5500 being given by the shire will also buy 40 rash vests for the branch to use when it holds its first event for the disabled on Saturday 17 March. Cr Martin has also said he will propose that the DSA’s peninsula branch is one of two charities to share the proceeds of the mayoral dinner on 27 July. Last year’s dinner raised $30,000.

Secretary of the DSA’s peninsula branch Ash Gardner said he was “delighted” to receive a call from the mayor announcing his intentions and suggested supporters give Cr Martin “a massive thank you”. Cr Martin was expected to announce the DSA grant at a council meeting in Flinders on Monday 27 February.  Volunteers who missed out on the training can still come to the DSA’s community disabled surfing event at Pt Leo from 9am-2pm on Saturday 17 March. Potential sponsors or volunteers can visit www.disabledsurfers.org, call Ash Gardner on 0417 362 983 or find the Facebook page by searching for “Mornington Peninsula Disabled Surfers Association”.

Dromana College Wednesday, May 2 Open Night commencing at 7pm Making the choice for your child’s secondary education is no easy task and we appreciate the importance of selecting the best secondary education. An informed focus on student learning guides our objective to embrace the academic OHDUQLQJ SURJUDP DV WKH ÀUVW priority and to offer around

it a broad range of learning experiences in other areas; experiences which enable our students to explore their interests and talents at whatever level these may be; completing their schooling at Dromana College as well rounded individuals ready to take their place as contributing members of society in the future.

‘Lessons come from the journey… not the destination’ For further information and personalised tours please contact the college 110 Harrisons Road, Dromana, Victoria 3936 Entry via Old White Hill Road

T: 03 5987 2805 F: 03 5981 4345 E: dromana.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au W: www.dsc.vic.edu.au

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ated with. The newer subjects – local landscapes and quaint interiors – are in oils and chalky pastels in what she terms “a colourist, free style”. Coleman says that painting in oils requires a different way of thinking to acrylics. “You can use enriched dark colours and then lighten them up, the opposite technique I used in acrylics, which was more two-dimensional, watery and transluscent.” Her work is based around life at her farm in Bittern, “The Swamp”, plus places she has travelled recently, including along the Australian east coast, Yarck (towards Victoria’s high country) and along the Murray River. Coleman studied art and craft at Melbourne State College and has taught art on the Mornington Penin-

sula for about three decades. This is her first exhibition for 12 years. “It’s been an effort to show this work, because I have been uncomfortable with the demands of commercial galleries and the whole commercialism of selling art today. “I would rather people come and see the paintings in the environment they were made in. I feel my works look better in my home with the surrounding views and objects that are often part of the paintings.” This is what prompted her to become part of the Peninsula Studio Trail network in which artists open their own studios, giving visitors access to the work where it was created. “This way people can relate better to my paintings and other works of art.”

Coleman’s unique jewellery and other handmade items will also be on show. She studied silversmithing and uses sterling silver, found objects, beads and curios in her range of necklaces. Like her paintings, the jewellery is constantly evolving.  Coleman will open her studio at The Swamp, 166 Hendersons Rd, Bittern, 10am-4pm on the weekend of 10, 11 and 12 March as part of the Peninsula Studio Trail Weekend. Twenty-one artists will display their paintings, sculpture and pottery over the weekend. For more information and a map, www.virtualsorrento.com.au and look under the “arts” heading for Peninsula Studio Trail’s map and brochure.

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2006 Croplands

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By Tony Murrell RULES about painting don’t appeal to Cathie Coleman. The Bittern artist is more comfortable expressing herself in a freer style of form and colour and the results will be on display at her home during the Peninsula Studio Trail weekend, 10-12 March. “I try to keep my work unencumbered from learnt traditional painting techniques,” says Coleman, who also makes jewellery. “This way I feel I can remain fresh and experimental, discovering what works for me as I go along. “It’s an almost ad hoc, hopeful journey that happily other people seem to feel and understand.” Coleman’s latest works are a departure from the patterned interiors in acrylics that she is most associ-

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By Mike Hast THE Liberal Party has anointed federal MPs Greg Hunt and Bruce Billson as their candidates for the seats of Flinders and Dunkley at the 2013 election. The sitting MPs were unchallenged at the recently completed pre-selection process in Victoria for incumbent parliamentarians. They will be formally confirmed in March after the expiry of time for branch members to object to the preselections. Speaking to The News on Friday afternoon at the Western Port Festival launch for sponsors, Mr Hunt said no objections had been received for either he or Mr Billson. “Confirmation of our pre-selections appear to be a formality,” he said. Mr Hunt, the Opposition’s spokesman for climate action, environment and heritage, was elected as Flinders MP in 2001, replacing Peter Reith a minister in the Howard government. Mr Hunt was re-elected in 2004, 2007 and 2010. He holds Flinders by a margin of nine per cent. The electorate covers the Mornington Peninsula from Portsea to Mt Martha, and the northern and eastern shores of Western Port including French and Phillip islands. Mr Hunt has raised his profile in recent times with criticism of the government’s carbon tax, vigorous promotion of the Opposition’s so-called direct action plan that it claims would reduce CO2 emissions by five per cent by 2020 based on 1990 levels, and involvement in a campaign to clean up Port Phillip. Mr Billson, the Opposition’s spokesman for small

business, competition policy and consumer affairs, was elected as Dunkley MP in 1996. He was the veterans’ affairs minister in the Howard government. He was re-elected in 1998, 2001, 2004, 2007 and 2010. He holds Dunkley by a margin of four per cent, regarded as marginal. The electorate stretches from Seaford to Mt Martha and across to Langwarrin South. The boundary between Dunkley and Flinders is Bentons Rd, Moorooduc Hwy, Baxter-Tooradin Rd and Western Port Hwy. Both MPs survived the defeat of the Howard government by the Kevin Rudd-led ALP in 2007. Mr Hunt’s margin of 11.2 per cent was shaved by just under three per cent by his ALP opponent Gary March and candidates from the minor parties, including Greens candidate Robert Brown (not the Bob Brown), who won almost 8.5 per cent, up 2.2 per cent. In the Howard government, Mr Hunt was Parliamentary Secretary of the Environment and then Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. In 2007, Mr Billson survived a five per cent swing across the electorate that saw only one booth, central Mt Eliza, not go backwards. The gains made at the 2004 election, when Mark Latham took Labor to a big defeat, were wiped out when Mr Billson lost more than half of his 9.4 per cent margin. In 2010 he lost a further three per cent.  Election statistics from Dr Adam Carr’s Psephos website: http://psephos.adam-carr.net/

Chosen ones: Liberals Greg Hunt, top, and Bruce Billson will be their party’s candidates at the next federal election for the seats they already hold.

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real estate directory Western Port

The people to call for your real estate needs... Tallon

Alf Tallon

Sid Ferguson

Mobile:0417 711 958

Mobile:0418 321 963

Tallon First National 35 High Street,

Satchwells 1/97 High Street,

HASTINGS

HASTINGS

5979 3000

5979 1888

EMAIL: info@tallon.com.au

EMAIL: realestate@satchwells.com.au

Ty Luff

Michael Curry Mobile:0409 410 456

Mobile:0408 368 892

MC Real Estate 4/82 High Street,

Stockdale & Leggo 1065 F’ston-Flinders Road, SOMERVILLE 5977 8877

HASTINGS 5979 8833

EMAIL: sales@mcrealestate.com.au

EMAIL: ty@stockdaleleggo.com.au

Phil Stone

Kerry-Lee Marshall

Mobile:0412 226 758

Mobile: 0408 363 686

L. Cooper Real Estate 1067 F’ston-Flinders Road, SOMERVILLE 5977 7766

Century 21 Homeport 2100 F’ston–Flinders Road, HASTINGS. 5979 3555

EMAIL: sales@lcooper.com.au

Ben Tallon Mobile:0419 339 489 Ben Tallon Real Estate 1/34 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 8003

EMAIL: realestate@btre.com.au

EMAIL:kerryleemarshall@century21.com.au

Lee Swift Mobile: 0434 871 536 Baywest Real Estate 87 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 4412

EMAIL: LSwift@baywestrealestate.com.au

Rob Pryzler

Jason Dowler

Mobile:0408 808 698

Mobile: 0403 598 754

Stockdale & Leggo 1/109 High Street,

Harcourts Hastings Shop 10, 14 High Street. HASTINGS 5970 7733

HASTINGS

Craig Mann

Mobile: 0412 559 816 First National Craig Mann 4/1085 F’ston-Flinders Rd, SOMERVILLE 5978 0955

5979 2288 EMAIL: rpryzler@stockdaleleggo.com.au

EMAIL: jason.dowler@harcourts.com.au

Elisha Hewett

Milton Brown

Mobile: 0413 485 331

Mobile: 0418 326 044

Baywest Real Estate

LJ Hooker Somerville Shop 15/17 Eramosa Road West, Somerville

1/1085 F’ston-Flinders Road,SOMERVILLE 5977 9660 EMAIL: ehewett@baywestrealestate.com.au

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EMAIL: craig@craigmann.com.au

Kevin Wright Mobile: 0417 564 454 Kevin Wright Real Estate 72 Main Street, Mornington PHONE: 5977 2255 Email: kevin@kevinwrightcommercial.com.au

Gabriele Frenkel Mobile: 0413 773 075 Peninsula Property Investment Centre 2/80 Baxter-Tooradin Road BAXTER 5971 3999 & 630 Nepean Highway, CARRUM 9773 2999

EMAIL: gabriele@realty1.net.au

Tony Latessa

Mobile: 0412 525 151 Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne Street Frankston 9781 1588

Email: latessabusinesssales@bigpond.com

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Federation charm with everything for entertainer A PRESTIGE lifestyle awaits the buyer of this captivating ranch-style home featuring Federation architectural touches including a bull-nose verandah along the length of the home. The interior is modern, without being overstated. There are the conveniences we all like such as a dishwasher, air-conditioning and beautiful tiles and carpets, but all the rooms have a distinct character. In keeping with the style of the home, there is a wide formal entry. The main bedroom, very privately situated, is to the left and the formal lounge and dining rooms to the right. These two rooms can be completely closed off from the rest of the home. The grand main bedroom has a stylish feature wall, chandelier, quality drapes and an exquisite ensuite with corner spa, timber vanity and double shower. It has a huge walk-in wardrobe. Access to the remainder of the living areas is back through the vast family room, which includes the kitchen. It will certainly impress with polished black granite benchtops, plenty of cupboard space and an adjoining dining alcove. Opening off this family room is a huge, covered entertaining area that overlooks the solar-heated inground swimming pool complete with rock waterfall. Established private gardens surround the home, which is set on 2.43 hectares (about 6 acres). There are two large sheds, one with high-span clearance for storing a boat or caravan. The second shed has room for two vehicles and would be ideal for car restoration or collectors. It includes an office plus toilet and kitchen facilities. The remainder of the property is fenced into two large paddocks.

Address: 2a Seaview Road, TYABB Price: $990,000 – $1.08 million Agency: Stockdale & Leggo Real Estate, 3/1065 Frankston-Flinders Road, Somerville, 5977 8877 Agent: Ty Luff, 0408 368 892

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Handyman heaven

Four-bedroom cottage

WHO could use a double carport with roller door through to the rear of the block where waiting is an even bigger double garage with lock-up roller door? The handyman can. Because the handyman needs his space to keep his vehicles and tools safe. Set on a large block this extremely neat brick-veneer home has three bedrooms, two with built-in robes. The main bedroom has walk-in robe and ensuite. Allowing the large family to spread out are two living areas – one a formal sitting room and the larger one perfect as a games or TV room. The kitchen has a stainless-steel under-bench oven and other features include air-conditioning and ducted heating. An extensive covered entertaining area comes complete with spa, barbecue and rotisserie, both connected to mains gas. Along the other side of the home is a grassed area for parking the boat or caravan.

CUTE, cosy and in a quiet area of town, this weatherboard cottage really surprises with an amazing amount of space inside and out. The kitchen has nice timber benchtops with an under-bench oven, pantry and a big recessed space for a side-by-side fridge and freezer. There is an adjoining meals area and a nice lounge room with a feature wall and good carpets. The living areas have ducted heating and cooling. There are built-in robes in three of the bedrooms and the master bedroom has an ensuite and walk-in robe. There is a rumpus room and an enormous undercover entertaining patio extends the living area even further. Complete with built-in bar and barbecue, there is room for a pool table and this will be great party place for years to come. The block has dual access with enough space for a caravan or boat. A separate bungalow provides accommodation for extended family and guests. There is more to find with every step you take and certainly worth inspection.

Address: 21 Chloe Drive, HASTINGS Price: $385,900 Agency: Tallon First National Real Estate, 35 High Street, Hastings, 5979 3000 Agent: Nigel Evans, 0439 540 055

Address: 15 Sarrail Street, CRIB POINT Price: $390,000-plus buyers Agency: Satchwells Real Estate, 1/97 High Street, Hastings, 5979 1888 Agent: Don McKenzie, 0419 955 177

5978 0044 ATTENTION LANDLORDS OUR OFFICE HAS JUST STARTED A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SECTION. CHRISTINE BIRCHMORE IS OUR NEW PROPERTY MANAGER BRINGING WITH HER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE INDUSTRY.

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Get close to nature

Shining street appeal

ON a private and tree-lined 900-square metre allotment, this home is well set up for the nature or boating enthusiast. It is adjacent to Woolleys Beach foreshore reserve and its walking tracks, and also close to Stony Point jetty and its boat launching ramp. The block is securely fenced, there is an automatic gate across the driveway entrance and plenty of boat or trailer storage at the rear of the block with drive-through access from the carport. The brick home has a verandah around all sides, which significantly increases living space. It has a large kitchen with pantry, wall oven and ample cupboard space. A colourful open-plan family area has tiled floors, a ceiling fan and free-standing woodheater on the far wall. Family time can spill into the large, sunny rumpus room. The three bedrooms all have built-in robes and the main bedroom has an ensuite with double shower and spa.

GET in quick for this three-bedroom home that has to be one of the best buys available in town. Enjoying an excellent position with secondary school, shops and transport within walking distance, the home is a wonderful prospect for a growing family. The master bedroom has a walk-in robe and ensuite, there is a second bathroom and a separate family room. The kitchen is well appointed with stainless-steel under-bench oven and dishwasher, and there is an adjoining meals area. Other features of the property are gas heating, floating timber floors and a large, fenced backyard.

Address: 28 Point Road, CRIB POINT Price: Negotiable over $385,000 Agency: MC Real Estate, 4/82 High Street, Hastings, 5979 8833 Agent: Michael Curry, 0409 410 456

Address: 6 Greythorn Road, HASTINGS Price: $310,000 – $340,000 Agency: Harcourts, Shop 10/14 High Street, Hastings, 5970 7733 Agent: Jason Dowler, 0403 598 754

www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/hastings

Crib Point

11 Hilltop Rise Hastings

A Treasure For Investors

A place to call home (639m2 approx.)

This inviting, low maintenance unit will suit the investor looking for an affordable property to add to their portfolio. Close to HMAS Cerberus and transport, this unit is presented impeccably with polished timber floors with 2 carpeted bedrooms, modern kitchen with gas appliances and s/system heating &cooling.

If you thought the days of buying your own home for under $300k were over then think again; we have the home for you. This wonderful property presents a spacious open floor plan with living & dining areas, gas wall heater and ceiling fans, functional galley style kitchen with d/w & 2 bedrooms complete the picture.

Price Inspect Agent

Price Inspect Agent

$268,000 Anytime By Appointment Cynthia Gallina 0428 022 958

Offers over $275,000 Saturday 1.00-1.30pm Cynthia Gallina 0428 022 958

51 Church Street Hastings Period Splendour, Unbeatable Location Once in a while a property comes onto the market that is so unique it has to be seen to be truly appreciated. Located only steps from the town centre this charming period residence has been meticulously renovated to boast all the modern comforts whilst maintaining the classic character of a by-gone era. Step inside to the striking formal entry boasting gleaming Baltic pine floors and 10ft ceilings. Come through to the formal lounge complete with a captivating gas log fire and an elegant dining room highlighted by a subtle chandelier. Perhaps the most amazing feature of this home is the kitchen; large, functional and visually appealing, it’s an entertainer’s dream. Adjoining the dining room, it has a gorgeous bay window outlook to the outdoor entertaining area, quality stainless steel appliances including dishwasher and a walk in pantry. There are two bedrooms with BIR’s, a federation style bathroom and s/system heating & cooling complete the indoor features. Outside is an impressive timber deck complete with bench seating and storage plus a paved courtyard. Established gardens maintained by 3000L water tank and if you need a car there is a double carport. Auction Inspect Agent

5979 2288

Saturday 17th March 2012 at 2.00pm Saturday 2.00-2.30pm Rob Pryzler 0408 808 698

Hastings

2 Pineview Lane Hastings

Defence Housing Aust. - Secure Investment

Rural Retreat So Close to Town

What could be better than an investment property with a guaranteed return whether the property is occupied or not? On completion of the DHA lease, the property will be handed back freshly painted and garden tidied up. All ongoing maintenance is entrusted to DHA. Completion of present lease is June 2016.

Oh so quiet, yet still close to town this four bedroom home has a traditional country style decor and floor plan that includes large open lounge & formal dining area, Blackwood timber kitchen and throughout the home, there are five s/system air conditioners. Remote double garage is also provided.

Price Inspect Agent

Price Inspect Agent

Offers over $400,000 Inspect By Appointment Rob Pryzler 0408 808 698

Offers over $720,000 Saturday 1.00-1.30pm Rob Pryzler 0408 808 698

1/109 High Street, Hastings VIC 3915

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Palm Drive

Build Your Dream

Land for sale in the leafy suburb of Old Tyabb. Front block of 502m2 with all services.

What an ideal investment to start your portfolio or buy as your own. This as new BV unit (still under builders ZDUUDQW\ FRPHV ZLWK D VLQJOH FDUSRUW ,QVLGH \RX ZLOO ÀQG a large main bedroom with WIR and dual access bathroom, decent size lounge/dining area that overlooks the modern kitchen which has ample cupboard space & s/steel appliances.A separate laundry leads to the rear garden with a paved patio ideal for the barbeque.

Rental Meets Price

Westernport Retirement Village

For Sale:

For Sale:

For Sale:

For Sale:

Near new retirement unit which overlooks the community centre and manicured gardens. Beautifully maintained, 2 bedrooms both with built in robes & ceiling fans. A large lounge with gas heating, split system air-conditioning & ceiling fan.A good size modern kitchen with wall oven & gas cook top overlooks the meals area with picture window. The main bathroom has a large shower & the laundry leads to the long carport with roller door. $189,000

LANGWARRIN

CRIB POINT

Mangrove Terrace

With federation facade, these quality 2 & 3 bedroom units have a touch of class. Featuring stone bench tops, quality appliances, dual access bathroom & internal door entry JDUDJH :DON RXWVLGH WR ÀQG D UHPRWH JDUDJH ODQGVFDSHG gardens and speckled concrete patio.With the units being close to completion, be quick as these won’t last. First home buyers receive your $20,000 bonus or investors save on stamp duty.

For Sale:

$220,000

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Situated close to the community hall, this unit comprises of 2 good size bedrooms, an open plan lounge with separate dining, a large kitchen with plenty of cupboard space, dishwasher, wall oven and gas cooktop. The bathroom has a large shower with easy access (wheelchair friendly). Outside features neat gardens with a paved pergola area and single garage. $250,000

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Move to the Heath Estate!

Exquisite Two Bedroom Unit

Peace & Tranquility

For Sale:

For Sale:

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House & land package prices reduced! 3 Bedrooms, walk in robe, full ensuite, modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, double garage & driveway. Complete package. Be quick as this is the last block left.

From $335,000

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This freshly painted beautiful brick veneer home is set in a nice quiet court and is ready for a family. Starting with a good size kitchen/dining area with brand new stainless steel appliances & ample cupboard space, you then walk through to the large dual access lounge room with a wonderful feature wall complete with a fan assisted coonara & wood box. The rest of the property incorporates a master bedroom with full ensuite & walk in robes. $377,000

RED HILL

HASTINGS

BITTERN

Bring The Family

Country Style Living

House & Land package

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Set on a large block this entertainer’s home is ideal for the large family. Comprising of three bedrooms - main with walk-in robe and ensuite, the other two bedrooms have built-in robes. Two living areas - formal & informal, modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances & dishwasher. The home has ducted heating & air conditioning. Walk through to an extensive covered entertaining area, which comes with a spa, barbeque & rotisserie connected to mains gas.

For Sale:

$385,900

2.25 Acres 50 sqs “Peace & Privacyâ€? You could be anywhere as you gaze out at private native surrounds from this elegant 2 storey homestead. A sweeping asphalt drive past gum studded lawns, your family will breathe easy as there’s loads of room inside & out. A grand entry faces the feature 2-way staircase with formal & informal living. 9’ ornate ceilings, vast formal lounge & guest suite with full ensuite. Large family/meals DUHD ZLWK VWXQQLQJ SROLVKHG Ă RRUERDUGV $850,000

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Set on a beautiful treed block of 847m2. This home has sprawling verandahs, three edrooms, main bedroom overlooks garden and has FES with spa bath. The open plan lounge/dining has exposed beams, gas heating & A/C also with garden outlook. The modern kitchen with servery, s/ steel upright gas cooker, dishwasher, pantry & stained glass window adds to the country feel. The home has been tastefully decorated with as new carpets. $395,000

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Spectacular Kinfauns (app.1.58 acres) Commercial Land or Business, A unique lifestyle awaits you in this huge 1.58 acre take your pick! property situated in the sought after Kinfauns Estate. Public transport stops at the Estate’s entrance, Hastings town center two minutes drive and the brand new Bittern shops two minutes in the other direction. Fully serviced and surrounded by homes of equal quality and prestige.

$SSUR[LPDWHO\ P RI Ă DW LQGXVWULDO ]RQHG ODQG LQ the busy commercial/industrial street of Hastings. Currently set up with a nursery business you can purchase WKH EORFN RI ODQG ZLWK WKH RIĂ€FH VWUXFWXUH LQFOXGHG DQG use it for your own purposes or purchase the land + business WIWO for an extra $25,000 + GST.

For Sale:

For Sale:

NIGEL EVANS Phone: 0439 540 055

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$949,000

35 High Street, Hastings

$280,000

tallon.com.au

Mud Brick Masterpiece

$770,000

HASTINGS

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$1,850,000

5979 3000

CENTURY 21 Home Port 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings Telephone: 5979 3555 century21hastings.com.au

Smart move. Home Port

NEW LISTING

FORTHCOMING

AUCTION

CRIB POINT 45 Jacka Street Street Appealing Home On A Quiet Country Lane This private home on a large 1/4 acre block is located in a highly sought after area. Boasting three spacious bedrooms, revamped bathroom, new carpets and freshly painted throughout. The kitchen overlooks a large paved outdoor entertaining area that is fully enclosed so you can entertain your guests in privacy. Nestled down the back of the yard is a workshop and a double carport which has access to the rear of the yard.

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HASTINGS Desirable Home In A Central Location

REALISATION AUCTION

This weatherboard home is located just a short stroll to the main Hastings shopping centre and Hastings foreshore. The home offers 2 separate living areas, three generous bedrooms, master with oor to ceiling built-in robes. Outside boasts sealed driveway leading to double garage, private rear yard with decked outdoor area. Zoned residential the home has the potential to be a unit site. S.T.C.A. Allotment size is 738sqm. With reliable tenants currently leasing the property this is an ideal investment to add to or begin your portfolio.

Completely renovated throughout and presents as a brand new house. This home is an easy stroll to schools, transport, High Street shopping precinct, sporting oval, parks and community centre. Featuring three bedrooms with built-in robes, brand new bathroom, stunning brand new kitchen, freshly painted throughout, new carpets, beautiful new window furnishings and fully landscaped gardens with water tanks. All this plus more on a generous sized corner allotment. This property is a must see. Vendors instructions are clear, this property must sell. Negotiable settlement period. AUCTION: For Sale Now Or By Auction Saturday March 31st at 1.30pm Inspect: Saturdays 1.00-1.30pm Terms: 10% deposit Contact: Kerry Lee Marshall 0408 363 686

Price: $360,000 - $390,000 Inspect: Saturday 11.45am - 12.15pm Contact: Wilma Green 0407 833 996

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Satchwells

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Asking $542,000+

Asking $480,000

Asking $495,000 - $520,000

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4-2 Skinner Street. Inspect Sat 12.30 - 1pm

2-2 Skinner Street. Inspect Sat 11.00 - 11.30am

12 Dunstan Street. Inspect Sat 1 - 1.30pm

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THE VIEWS ARE A PRICELESS BONUS

EXPANSIVE WATER FRONTAGE TOWNHOUSE

LARGE ALLOTMENT LARGE SHEDDING

A UNIQUE 2 FOR 1 PACKAGE

You enter this 4 BR property through a pleasant well maintained front garden. Access is also via Salmon St & through the private common area grounds.The property has a r/c gate & single garage. A colour video pedestrian gate door phone with remote opening & a security alarm system is provided for peace of mind.

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Expansive water frontage views of Westernport bay and Hastings Marina. Executive lifestyle property with all the trimmings. Double remote gated entrance, security camera/monitor screen, reverse cycle heating & cooling, ducted vacuum, 2 toilets and spa bath. Also a communal tennis court.

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Ideal for a young family/tradesman this property boasts a classic cedar home nestled in a no thru road on approx 3000sqms of land. Spacious family room with gas d/heating, natural gas coonara, split system heating & cooling, 2BRs with BIRs, neat & tidy kitchen with gas cooking & polished timber boards.

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Only 6 years young and close to public transport and High Street shopping is this unique family home equipped with a fully self-contained unit - all on a spacious, low-maintenance corner allotment.

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10 ACRES - BAY VIEWS

This charming cottage will certainly pull on your hear strings. Renovated throughout in recent years with room to further improve the property offers 3 bedrooms with robes,12ft ceilings with ornate cornice work, a huge family/living area.

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A wonderful feeling of warmth and tranquillity envelopes you as you enter this beautifully appointed, environmental home with its use of natural materials, solar electricity and north facing living. Owner built this mud brick home on over an acre gives you the luxury of all services being provided.

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Set a short distance from the Marina, this 3brm home is set on approx 750sqm. Features include bedrooms with BIRs. On entry \RX DUH JUHHWHG E\ SROLVKHG Ă RRU ERDUGV D JRRG VL]H ORXQJH DUHD and a quality hostess kitchen with gas appliances and dishwasher.

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Situated at the end of a quiet country lane is this sheltered vacant acreage. A blank canvas allows you to build the home of your dreams (S.T.C.A) to take advantage of the excellent rural & bay views. Only minutes drive to Mornington & Frankston.

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$ ÀQH PRGHUQ EUP IDPLO\ KRPH VLWWLQJ RQ DSSUR[ VTP EORFN in a popular Hastings estate is what we have to offer.This beautifully presented home is full of character with a touch of modern style. It has a large central kitchen with quality appliances, pantry and dishwasher.

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Just minutes from Main Street Hastings this original property is in much need of TLC. The property consists of an original 1960’s weatherboard that would do up a treat, and has 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom, high ceilings and 1 living area with a real potential to turn into something special.

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Set Sale Date 25/02/12 at 5.00pm

Asking $1.3m

Asking $340,000

Asking $324,000

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13 Merricks Road. Inspect Sat 2 - 2.30pm

3-3 Victoria Street. Inspect Sat 1.30 - 2pm

7 Floyd Street. Inspect Sat 11 - 11.30am

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POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITE IN PRIME POSITION 4.2 GLORIOUS ACRES WITH STUNNING BOTANIC GARDENS

Situated on approx 1556sqm and directly opposite the Crib Point Train station is this fabulous site that would be a fantastic family home or a 5 Unit development site STCA.The property consists of a solid brick veneer home that offers 2 bathrooms, 1living area and air-conditioning.

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47 McLaurin Drive. Inspect Sat 2.30 - 3pm

62 Reid Parade. Inspect 12 - 12.30pm

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VACANT LAND IN THE HEART OF CRIB POINT

New 2 storey, 3BR t/house, tenanted until August 2012 with a rental of $1478pcm.Walking distance to Bittern Shopping Centre, station & all other transport & schools. Separate lounge leading to a large o/plan family/dining area & fully appointed kitchen. Internal access to the DLUG.

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Sit back relax and just enjoy the character and charm this property has to offer. Set on 700sqm plus allotment on the seaside location of Hastings this period style home features 2 living areas including an elegant formal lounge, an adjoining kitchen dining area with kleenmaid appliances.

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This 4 year young unit is situated within minutes walking distance to the main street of Hastings and Marina. Offering 2 spacious bedrooms with built in robes, seperate lounge, open plan living, dining & kitchen with quality appliances including dishwasher.

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

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REAL ESTATE SOMERVILLE

From $275,000

Somerville

$295,000

Somerville

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6/1160 Frankston-Flinders Road Position Position Position

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Ɣ 4uality built 3 bedroom, low maintenance unit Ɣ Only minutes walk to local shopping, transport, schools Ɣ Large lounge/dining area Ɣ Floating oor boards Ɣ Modern kitchen with s/steel appliances plus dishwasher Ɣ Security shutters on all windows,

Ć” 2 x three bedroom units, FES to main bedroom Ć” 7LOHG ZHW DUHDV V VWHHO DSSOLDQFHV WR NLWFKHQ Ć” Open plan living areas, 9ft ceilings Ć” Double garage with remote, landscaped gardens Ć” Minutes walk to local shops & transport Ć” Buy off the plan and save on stamp duty

Somerville

Somerville

Somerville

$480,000

282 Jones Road Some Homes Have It

22 Bruce Drive A Home That Positively Shines

Ć” A combination of location quality & presentation Ć” Comprising 3 large bedrooms, full ensuite to master, Ć” Huge combined lounge/dining area Ć” Modern kitchen opening onto family room Ć” Covered outdoor entertaining area Ć” Double garage with internal access

Ć” Perfect home boasting 4 bedrooms, master with FES Ć” Formal lounge, dining room, kitchen with gas cooking + d/w Ć” )amily room, rumpus room with slow combustion heater Ć” $ir-conditioner Ć” Ducted heating, double garage, paved outdoor area

Tyabb

Somerville

$735,000

30 George Street Seriously Surprising Living Ć” Located only minutes walk to Somerville township Ć” Federation home with open plan timber kitchen Ć” 4 Bedrooms plus study, full ensuite to master Ć” Outside a pergola area, Gazebo, garden shed Ć” Electric front gates to remote controlled DLUG.

Somerville

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Currently Under Construction - Only 3 On The Block

30 Dalton Drive Large Development Site

19 Compass Court Highly Appealing - Truly Outstanding

34 Seaview Road Seaview Gums

Ć” 1700m2 approx property Ć” Located close to all amenities Ć” Potential for 3 - 5 Unit site Ć” Comprises 4 Bedroom home at front Ć” Zoning: Residential 1 Ć” All services available and connected.

Ć” Stunning ranch style 32sq approx. family home located on a picturesque 1 acre approx. allotment Ć” 4 bedrooms plus study, 4 bathrooms plus powder room Ć” Separate dining area, 3 x R/cycle air con. + ducted heating Ć” Large timber kitchen/meals family area, rumpus room Ć” Triple lock-up garage, paved circular driveway

Ć” Outstanding solid brick 30sq approx. residence Ć” Picturesque 2 acres approx well-treed block Ć” Includes 4 bedrooms, FES, formal lounge/dining area with A/C Ć” Modern tiled kitchen/family area with coonara heating Ć” Plus 2 bedroom semi self-contained in-law accomadation Ć” Tennis court, triple carport, large sheds plus car parking.

Baxter

Balnarring

Somerville

$780,000

Capture The Opportunity

$800,000

$990,000+

Sages Road 64.72M

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3.170Ha

“Upton Park� 208.75M

Ć” Fabulous 2255m2 approx. developemt site Ć” Potential 6 - 8 unit site (STCA) Ć” Existing 3BR, BV home with ensuite and lounge Ć” Outdoor paved pergola area Ć” Timber kitchen / family area Ć” Single carport, close to town

50M

323.52M

Golden Opportunity

Wonderfully located 3.17ha ( 7.83 acres) approx. block only minutes drive to shopping centre, schools and transport & on and off ramps of the new Peninsula Link. 10 minute drive to Frankston or Mornington and 45 minutes to Melbourne. Ideal property for hobby farmer / agriculture / build your dream home or future land development. (STCA - currently zoned rural green wedge)

116.79M

Ć” 8 acre (approx.) property with four bedroom home Ć” Separate study, 3 bathrooms, 2 living areas & updated kitchen Ć” Double car space + workshop & 6 bay machinery shed Ć” Four large paddocks with as new fencing Ć” Salt chlorinated, solar heated pool & spa

Peninsula Link

PHIL STONE 0412 226 758 HUGH GAMBLE 0401 319 811

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

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Hastings

$249,500

Crib Point

Relax at Westernport Gardens Retirement Village

$315,000

Hastings

$269,000

If you feel like slowing down and putting your feet up yet still enjoy a feeling of having space around you then look no further. This home sized unit has a good sized lounge with gas ducted heat t/out and s/system cooling, 2BRs & study, spacious kitchen/meals with gas cooking & d/washer, private courtyard & LUG - don’t miss this one!

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This 3 bedroom home is in a great location, close to the school and has been freshly decorated and renovated throughout! Lounge with gas ORJ ÀUH WLOHG IDPLO\ URRP QHZ NLWFKHQ ZLWK VWDLQOHVV VWHHO DSSOLDQFHV QHZ OLJKW ÀWWLQJV QHZ KZV IUHVK SDLQWZRUN DQG D VHFXULW\ V\VWHP $OO bedrooms have robes and outside there is a great yard (560m2) with a 6 seated spa & cubby. Currently returning $280/week.

Somerville

Crib Point

Crib Point

$299,000 - $329,000

$300,000

$249,500

Amazing Opportunity

An Excellent Alternative To Unit Living

This 3BR BV property really is an investors dream. Currently leased to a fantastic tenant (has been in property for last 8 years) that is looking to stay on. Features include gas cooking and heating, 3 good sized bedrooms all with BIRs, pergola, ceiling fans, tiled wet areas, covered entertainment area to the rear, brand new SLUG (to be constructed) and the list goes on.

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Hastings

Hastings

$209,500

$429,000

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$460,000

Town at your doorstep‌..

So New It Sparkles!!

4 beds & Study - Off the plan & save!!

Step out your front door and enjoy the convenience of this prime location in a growing town. This entry level property would make the SHUIHFW LQYHVWPHQW RU ÀUVW KRPH DQG IHDWXUHV D VSDFLRXV RSHQ GHVLJQ bright kitchen facing the street, 2 large bedrooms with built-ins, electric heating and cooking and off street parking. It is currently returning $200 per week to an established tenant or vacant possession available.

You will instantly fall for this pristine new home... From the moment you step it simply feels like quality..... from sparkling porcelain tiling to 9’ ceilings and smart modern decor. There’s a wide entry hall, spacious formal lounge and beyond a fantastic big open area with a multitude of down lights, luxurious stone topped kitchen and meals and family areas à RZLQJ WR WKH DOIUHVFR GHFN

If you hurry you can choose your colours as this one. A grand front entry, multiple living zones incl rumpus & under roof alfresco with servery from the kitchen. Separate kids wing with 3BRs sharing the main bathroom, main bedroom way up the other end with a large ensuite and robe. There’s direct access from the dble garage, open design study and loads of inclusions. Set in a great central location on approx 600m2.

Hastings

Hastings

Hastings

$413,500

$359,000

$472,500

806m2...Melaleuca Magic

Work.... Rest and Play..... on 750m2

Display home style..... 4 Bedrooms

A family property offering 4BRs and 3 living areas in private landscaped surrounds. A tiled entry opens on the central family/meals, a sep formal lounge and huge covered terrace adjoining a sep rumpus room or ideal teenagers retreat with huge glass bi-folds. Beautifully built with 9’ ornate ceilings, good sized kitchen with gas stove & d/washer. Two bathrooms & s/s heating/cooling. A short walk from the town centre.

What a perfect home for a young family or a quiet retirement... set in a peaceful court in established gardens, this spotless New Dimension home has all the features you have been searching for at a realistic price! It features two sunny living areas, 3 generous bedrooms and yes a full en suite with double shower... Add the functional kitchen with dishwasher, ducted cooling, gas heating and alarm system and above ground pool.

Beautifully located in the prestigious solar estate, on a generous 815m2, this stunning as new Henley home features 24sqs of quality living – 28.3 sqs under roof. Formal entry and a formal lounge, huge family and meals with the central kitchen offering practical entertaining on stone bench tops and quality appliances! A separate rumpus room. There are 4 dble BRS, main with superb ensuite. Shade sail covered deck overlooking trim gardens & shed.

Crib Point

Hastings

Hastings

$379,500

$559,000

$595,000

R UNDEA CT R T N O C 1/4 Acre+ ... Live and grow

½ Acre Masterpiece

1/2 Acre (approx) Luxury living10sq garage!!

The spotless brick home features 2 living areas; Lounge with wood heater and separate tiled meals overlooking a leafy side courtyard. There is a modern kitchen with elec cooking and 3BRs with built-ins. A private rural like setting with huge enclosed sunroom, covered cold spa and a side driveway leading to a boat port and 5.5m x 7.5m workshop. With the possibility of future subdivision (STCA).

This dream property is a true rarity as it is conveniently located in town and offers so much space and privacy. Modern 20sq homestead is built for HQWHUWDLQLQJ ZLWK IRUPDO OLYLQJ Ă RZLQJ RQWR D YDVW RSHQ NLWFKHQ PHDOV DQG rumpus spilling out to the covered terrace and rear garden. There are 3BRs & study (or 4th), modern kitchen with d/washer, spa in main bathroom, full en suite, and loads of features; ducted cooling, heating, & vac. Alarm system.

This one has all the “I wantsâ€?. Let’s start with the location and land size – situated in quiet bushy surrounds on approx ½ an acre of land in a no through road only minutes from all Hastings has to offer. Now for the KRXVH ² EXLOW WR D YHU\ KLJK VWDQGDUG ZLWK TXDOLW\ Ă€[WXUHV DQG Ă€WWLQJV throughout this property has that wow factor you have been looking for. The property has a total of 3br, 2 bathrooms, superb kitchen with scullery.

Ben Tallon Real Estate Pty Ltd 1/34 High Street Hastings 3915

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For Sale

6 Terrigal Street, Mornington

For Sale

Time To Invest

For Sale

For Sale

For Sale

5 Dale Court, Mount Martha Fabulous Five

First home buyers, investors and retirees, this is a great opportunity to own a well maintained 3 bedroom home with good size bathroom, laundry, formal lounge & galleystyle kitchen with d/w. All bedrooms have BIR’s, there is ducted heating and evap. cooling and brand new sun awnings have been ÀWWHG WR EHGURRPV DQG OLYLQJ URRP ZLQGRZV The garage has been converted into a kids play room, but there is side access for extra vehicles. Fully fenced and in a very quiet street, close to schools, shops, parks and transport. Land size approx. 576sqm

)DQWDVWLF RSSRUWXQLW\ WR RZQ D ÀYH EHGURRP home in Mount Martha close to Bentons Square shopping centre and schools. With a large family in mind this home has a formal lounge and dining room, grand size master bedroom with bay window, good size ensuite and walk in robe. A master chef kitchen overlooking an open plan meal and family area, great for large family gatherings. Four more bedrooms and main bathroom to rear of home. DLUG with rear access and Plenty of room in the back yard for a pool.

Price: $339,000 Contact: Lina Luppino 0419 571 583

Price: $540,000 - $590,000 Inspect: Lina Luppino 0419 571 583

19 Dorset Road, Mount Martha Fabulous Family Home

For Sale

119 Seaview Avenue, Safety Beach Seaview at Martha Cove

Absolutely immaculate four bedroom plus study family home set on approx. 900sqm block. Ideal for permanent living or just for holidaying there is lots of natural light beaming into the family room and main living DUHD ZLWK RSHQ ÀUH SODFH DQG RYHUORRNLQJ WKH outside entertaining area and established gardens. Cook up a storm in the gourmet kitchen with Caesar stone bench tops. The two storey home has master living and ensuite upstairs with bay views and natural setting.

Walking distance from Martha Cove Marina and approx. 500 meters from the main foreshore, this luxury townhouse is almost completed. Approx. 27 squares of living comprising of 3 bedrooms plus parents retreat, 2 bathrooms, powder room, 2 separate living areas, Caesar stone kitchen bench tops with tiled splash back, Smeg s/steel appliances, Rinnai 24hr gas HWS, heating with programmable thermostat and s/system air conditioning. Landscaping and fenced with coloured concrete aggregate to front driveway.

Price Guide: $550,000 -$590,000 Inspect: Lina Luppino 0419 571 583

Price Guide: $680,000 - $710,000 Inspect: Lina Luppino 0419 571 583

1/14-16 Lucerne Avenue, Mornington Gorgeous Beachside Townhouse

For Sale

34 Finlayson Avenue, Mount Martha Un-interrupted Bay and City Views

This gorgeous home has been tastefully GHFRUDWHG ZLWK TXDOLW\ À[WXUHV DQG ÀWWLQJV Approx 24sq. in size with master bedroom, FES & WIR on the ground level that leads into a open plan living area spilling out into alfresco outdoor entertaining area. Gourmet kitchen with granite bench tops, porcelain tiles. Internal access from the double lock up garage.Separate laundry and powder room. Top level, 2 double bedrooms, separate living / study area, main bathroom and spa.

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Price: $660,000 - $695,000 Contact: Lina Luppino 0419 571 583

Price: $760,000 + Inspect: Lina Luppino 0419 571 583

2/130a Bentons Road, Mount Martha Elegant Townhouse Walk To Everything. This simply irresistible residence comprises 3 bedrooms with WIR’s, main with ensuite, second large bathroom with bath, shower & vanity, formal lounge, open plan family room, hostess kitchen with Ceasar stone benchtops and stainless steel appliances. Other features include ducted heating, 2 x reverse cycle cooling, delightful courtyard & alfresco area, DLUG with rear access and internal access. Don’t delay, inspect today and submit your offer!!!

Price: $489,000 Contact: Louise Varigos 0408 885 982

For Sale

6 Meadow Crest Circuit, Mount Martha Investors, First Home Buyers and Retiree’s Set in an exclusive conclave this 3 bedroom townhouse is real value for money. The main bedroom has full ensuite and BIR’s, further 2 bedrooms have BIR’s, large family bathroom with separate W/C. Kitchen has laminate benchtops, stainless steel appliances, open plan living areas with outdoor pergola! Internal access to DLUG.

Price: $395,000 Contact: Louise Varigos 0408 885 982

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WƌŝĐĞ KŶ ƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ <ĞǀŝŶ tƌŝŐŚƚ Ϭϰϭϳ ϱϲϰ ϰϱϰ

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U OF ND FE ER R

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Price Reduced

ZĞĐĞƐƐŝŽŶ WƌŽŽĨ EŝĐŚĞ ƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ

'ƌĞĂƚ >ŽĐĂƟŽŶ Ͳ KƉƉŽƐŝƚĞ ĞĂĐŚ

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&ƌĞĞŚŽůĚ &ĂĐƚŽƌLJͬKĸĐĞ ^ƉĂĐĞ

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^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϮϱϬ͕ϬϬϬ н ^ s

>ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϭϰϳϱ W D н K'^ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ ZƵƐƐĞůů DƵƌƉŚLJ ϬϰϬϳ ϴϯϵ ϭϴϰ

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ ΨϰϱϬ͕ϬϬϬ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ ZƵƐƐĞůů DƵƌƉŚLJ ϬϰϬϳ ϴϯϵ ϭϴϰ

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ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ 'ĂƌLJ ZĂůƉŚ Ϭϰϭϴ ϱϯϱ ϱϬϯ

ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ dĂŶLJĂ ^ĐĂŐůŝĂƌŝŶŝ Ϭϰϯϴ Ϯϴϵ ϴϱϵ

ũŽΛŬĞǀŝŶǁƌŝŐŚƚƌĞ͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵ

> WESTERN PORT realestate 28 February 2012

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INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL

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Food to make you smile

Slice of life

WITH a modern fit-out this sandwich bar has a good position in the downstairs food court of Frankstons’ Bayside Shopping Centre. Offering a healthy alternative for the lunch-time crowd, there is a large display case and a brightly presented menu board. Selling sandwiches, foccacias, roast meats and drinks, the business trades seven days a week and has strong cash flow.

WONDERFULLY located at the beach end of Main Street, Mornington, this business has been established for two and a half years and serves gourmet pizzas. The equipment is still in as-new condition with the commercial kitchen featuring a highcapacity pizza oven, capable of cooking 60 pizzas an hour. There is seating for 24 inside and 20 outside with no home delivery service. Trading hours are Tuesday to Sunday 4pm to 9pm.

Takeaway, FRANKSTON Price: $130,000 + SAV Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Pizza shop, MORNINGTON Price: $150,000 Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Business Sales Specialists www.latessabusiness.com.au

50 Playne Street Frankston

Tel: (03) 9781 1588 COMMERCIAL CLEANING Est 21 years with long standing loyal clients in Dandenong, Moorabbin and Carrum Downs. Leave over Xmas and New Year. Vendor now wishes to retire.

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INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

HAIR SALON

Only 5 days! Seats 8 inside & Great location in trendy Red Hill, Telecommunications & electronics, more outside, has coolroom & lovely views, well presented. 6 computing & entertainment, Optus equipment is in good working stations, 2 basins, laundry, beauty mobile & broadband contracts. order. ATM on premises, attractive room, staff room. Easy to run with Well presented in main street, 24/7 shop with side delivery. Ample 2 full time staff. 7 years remaining security system, 5 ½ days. parking. on lease.

$29,500

$49,950 + sav

$45,000 + sav

Milk bar lines, some takeaways. Selling healthy options e.g. sushi, Large double storey 3 bdm salads, pasta, noodles, coffee etc. Busy food court kiosk, opens 7 days residence in high density residential 9am-5pm, cheap rent. Can be fully area with captured market. Spacious shop est. 20+ years NPDQDJHG &RQÂżGHQWLDOLW\ DSSOLHV PRICE SLASHED E

$57,500 + F/Fee

Large, corner position, with large windows overlooking attractive courtyard. Seats 36 in & 15 outside. Commercial kitchen. Trains young adults with special needs. 6 days.

$65,000 + sav

RUBBISH REMOVAL

COMMERCIAL CLEANING

CAFE

FRESH FISH SHOP

Written contract with large co-ed college. 12 casual staff. Early morning and afternoon work 5 days a week. Est 30+ years. Stock included. Husband retired, must sell and move on.

Attractive shop fully renovated, in prime area. Seats 40 inside & 6 outside. Good equipment. 2 bdm accomm upstairs. New lease DYDLODEOH *UHDW ÂżUVW EXVLQHVV

Now relocated from the jetty to large premises with huge frontage. )UHVK ÂżVK GHOLYHUHG GD\V D ZHHN DQG ÂżOOHWHG RQ SUHPLVHV *RRG long lease, owner will train. Urgent sale due to ill health.

$90,000

NOW $95,000

SECURITY SYSTEMS

MANUFACTURING

TAKEAWAY

AUTO ELECTRICAL

Sales, installation & servicing for commercial & domestic, specializing in apartment/gated community style access control systems. All major brands. Client base 1500-2000.

Major account of 8 yrs plus many stores, makes security lanyards. All machinery in excellent condition inc straightening & cutting machine, 6 stamping machines, wire cutting machine, 6 presses.

$95,000 + sav

Attractive shop in commercial/ All repairs inc truck, trailer & marine, retail food court of large complex. in large factory with hoist. Good Excellent, expensive equipment. GLVSOD\ URRP RIÂżFH 2QO\ RQH Pizza, pasta, chips, salads & Chinese in Frankston & surrounds doing Interlock. Long standing clients inc food etc. corps. Ozone safe air-con service.

$110,000 + sav

$100,000 + sav

NOW $100,000

One of 32 franchises in Aust, worldwide organization. Full training in all aspects of teaching, marketing & admin. Exclusive territory, unique curriculum, operation manual. Repeat enrolments.

$50,000 + sav

$79,000 + sav

$75,000 + sav

CAFE

DRAMA ACADEMY

600 clients. Works Tue to Thurs. 7DNLQJ SD :% 3URÂżW app $45,000. Great part-time business. Huge potential.

GENERAL STORE

TAKEAWAY

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RETAIL ELECTRONICS

$120,000 + sav

$98,000 + sav

CAR DETAILING

CONTINENTAL DELI/CAFE

Well set up factory close to many car yards, some of which are major clients. Always busy, bookings essential, prices range from $25 to $280. Short hours – 5 days 8am to 4pm.

Good location near food court in busy S/C. Well equipped & very ZHOO SUHVHQWHG *RRG FDVK ÀRZ VKRZLQJ JRRG WXUQRYHU DQG SUR¿W ¿JXUHV 6HDWV LQ FDIH VHFWLRQ

$120,000 + sav

$145,000 + sav

JAPANESE RESTAURANT

FISH & CHIPS

LICENSED RESTAURANT

ASIAN FOOD

BAKERY & CAFE

GENERAL STORE

Licensed, dine in & takeaway. Only one in S/Centre. Very clean, great kitchen, fantastic equipment. Seats 36 inside & outside. Can change usage with landlord approval.

Prime Main St position, very close to beach and park. Opens 7 days DP WR SP UHFHQW ÂżWRXW VHDWV 8 out & 5 inside. Also has very livable 2 bedroom dwelling.

By day a cafĂŠ/restaurant and by night a Latin night spot. Good seating in & out, upstairs function rooms for weddings etc. Prime main road position, huge potential.

Wonderful shop in food court of large S/C, great kitchen. Huge WDNLQJV 5HÂżW GRQH RQO\ \HDUV ago. Owner willing to run business for 2 years if wanted.

Large well equipped shop with all baking done on site. Fully managed, very busy, seat 20 in & 8 out. Large storage area under shop with separate access. Trades 7 days.

Busy well known store in country Vic town, only one in area. Newsagency, bottle store, sandwich bar. 2 large coolrooms, storage area, garage, function/ dining room. 4 BR house attached.

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$170,000 + sav

$220,000 + sav

$290,000 + sav

$295,000 + sav

$299,000 + sav

LICENSED CAFE

TRAILER MANUFACTURE

HEAT & GLO DEALERSHIP

LAUNDROMAT

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

Nepean H’way opposite beach. Seating for 80+, licensed indoors & deck area. Extensive equipment, trades 7 days, well staffed with good systems in place.

Well established with many repeat customers inc clubs, tradies, councils & Fire Authorities. Very well equipped & all included. Also do repairs. Needs to be relocated.

Jetmaster Fireplace retail to building trade & public. One man operation will suit tradesperson. Installers sub-contracted, could GR WKH ORW DQG SURÂżWV ZLOO VRDU Excellent location, huge potential.

No competition, only one within 15km. 1 bdm accomm inc in rent. Very well presented, has 20 washers and 15 dryers, ironing station. Serviced 5 ½ days, open 7 days. Good T/O.

Long established with long serving staff. All manner of products from artwork & design stage. In house printing, in house NLOQ GLJLWDO ODVHU &RQÂżGHQWLDOLW\ applies.

$299,000 + sav

$350,000 + sav

$390,000 + sav

$399,000 + sav

$449,000 + sav

$750,000 + sav

BUSINESS & FREEHOLD

ART GALLERY & RESTAURANT

REFIGERATED TRANSPORT

KENNELS & CATTERY

IMPORTER & WHOLESALER

MOTEL & SERVICED APTS.

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AROUND THE REGION Heritage awards nominations open

Cruising around: UK billionaire and philanthropist Lloyd Dorfman’s $50 million, 60-metre long super yacht Elandess off Mornington on Tuesday last week. Picture: Andrew Mackinnon of aquamanships.com

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the shop and run across the street to a nearby hotel. In 2001, Travelex became the world’s largest non-bank foreign exchange business when it bought Thomas Cook’s global and financial services. Four years later a private equity firm bought a 63 per cent stake in Travelex for $2 billion. Mr Dorfman holds 30 per cent of the company. The billionaire once said his recipe for success was persistence, stick to what you know and who you know, think differently and believe in yourself. Mr Dorfman is much awarded for his business acumen and was appointed CBE in the Queen’s Birthday honours list in 2008 for services to business

and charity. He is married, has three children, two grandchildren and lives in London. Elandess was built by Abeking & Rasmussen of Germany and launched in 2009. The exterior was designed by Donald Starkey and the interior by Bannenberg & Rowell Design. It is registered in the Cayman Islands. Elandess is 60 metres long (almost 200 feet), has a beam of 11 metres (about 35 feet) and a draught of 3.5 metres. Gross tonnage is 1090. It can cruise at 14 knots, driven by two Caterpillar diesel engines power it to a top speed of 16 knots and has a range of 4000 nautical miles. On its three levels, the super yacht has two staterooms, a 90-square metre

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Rescue squad’s boat launched By Mike Hast SOUTHERN Peninsula Rescue Squad’s new boat was officially launched on Saturday 11 February. The $431,000, 10-metre long Naiad, built by Kirby Marine of WA, was delivered mid-December and has attended about 20 callouts, squad president Eileen Murray said. Ms Murray said boat builders Rob and Natalie Kirby travelled from WA for the launch “with Natalie pouring the champagne to officially name the boat Southern Peninsula One”. The boat was bought with part of the proceeds of the sale of the squad’s Bell Longranger 3 helicopter, which went on the market in June 2010 for $1.5 million, but sold for less than $1m. Other chopper money has been spent on communications and computers at the squad’s Sorrento headquarters. In June 2009, the squad said some of the proceeds could go to the CFA, SES and other groups, but this had been delayed, Ms Murray said. The new boat is at Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron’s marina on a $16,000 custom-built float that can be raised and lowered to keep the boat out of the water when not in use. The rescue squad is intending to move to the yacht squadron when its expansion is completed. Ms Murray said it was hoped to move in August. Southern Peninsula One was ordered in April 2011 after many months of research and information gathering, she said. “The Naiad was chosen as the squad believed it would be the ideal vessel

for its area of operation and it certainly has not let the crew down. “While its shallow draft provides the ability to negotiate around the sandbars at the southern end of Port Phillip, the boat also has the strength and stability to operate in the rough conditions that often prevail both inside the bay and out in Bass Strait.” The boat has a 3.2-metre beam and is powered by two 300hp Suzuki outboards. It is fitted with radar, remote control FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared Camera) and GPS chart plotter with dual screens. It also has two electric remote control searchlights mounted on the wheelhouse, two VHF radios, one UHF radio and a 27meg radio. Ms Murray said two of the more significant rescue jobs were: “While searching for a missing spear fisherman off Sorrento Back Beach our boat was called to assist a diver who had resurfaced too quickly and was showing signs of the bends. Our boat transported him to an ambulance waiting at Sorrento pier and he was then taken by air ambulance to The Alfred hospital. “During a search for a jet ski reported to be in trouble, we came across two young men in a two-metre inflatable boat. They were being carried offshore by strong winds and were unable to paddle against the wind and current.” The squad is always seeking new members, Ms Murray said. Details: Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad, 0417 038 944.

Natalie Kirby of Kirby Marine in Western Australia has christened Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad’s new $431,000 rescue boat.

Getting ship-shape for possible pirates SUNDAY afternoon 19 February saw the 105,000-tonne deadweight Singapore registered oil tanker Aral Sea come in to Port Phillip on her way to Shell in Geelong, with an unusual spray shooting out of her hull. It was not fuel spilling from the tanks and polluting Port Phillip but saltwater. After the water had gone through circulating pumps it was sent over the side as a deterrent for pirates. Other methods used to deter raiders include “dummy” crew members tied to rails (see smaller picture), and rolls of barbed wire around the deck, which must make it very hard for pilots around the world to board for scheduled duties.

Action stations: Left, Aral Sea pumps seawater to ward off pirates. Above, “Dummy” crewmen strapped to the rail of a ship. Pictures: Andrew Mackinnon of aquamanships.com

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Marina rejected by council By Mike Hast THE Mornington marina proposal is dead in the water after shire councillors on Monday night voted to abandon the amendment to the planning scheme. The amendment was needed for Mornington Yacht Club and its associated company, Mornington Boat Haven Ltd, to build an $18 million floating marina with 170 berths in the public waters of Mornington harbour. But making the harbour safe from big northerly storms remains on the agenda. The marina rejection is a massive blow to the club and pro-marina forces in the state government bureaucracy, but is being celebrated by anti-marina forces including the lead protester, Mornington Environment Association. Quietly satisfied are Mornington MP David Morris and senior shire planners. The yacht club, Parks Victoria and other government departments spent about $1 million on scientific, technical and planning reports, with the club forking out at least two-thirds. This included an environmental effects process, an independent panel hearing and report, and other government reviews and reports. Commodore Tony Donnellan said the club was disappointed Mornington Peninsula Shire Council had rejected the proposal, but happy it had been thrown a lifeline for making the harbour safe from northerly storms. In 1983 and 2008, more than 30 boats each time were sent to the bottom of the harbour or washed onto rocks and beaches by wild storms.

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Harbouring hope: Mornington Yacht Club commodore Tony Donnellan, front left, club manager David Beeson, front right, Joe Karam, Graeme Lyell and Noel Heyes outside the club. Picture: Yanni

Councillors have called for a new report on creating a working group to make the harbour safe. The shire also will lobby the state government to repair the condemned outer section of the pier and install the missing wavescreens on the renovated middle section, completed last year at a cost of $3.6 million. Mr Donnellan said the club proposed the marina as it was “a way to make the harbour safe”. The club had wanted a pier wave-

screen and a harbour wavescreen, the latter east of the pier, 210 metres long and built along the seven-metre deep contour of the seabed. He was pleased the council had recognised the need for a working group. “We’re looking forward to working with Parks, DSE and DPCD [the state Department of Planning and Community Development] although it would have been good to do this five years ago,” he said.

Mr Donnellan said Parks “had a few solutions” about making Mornington a safe harbour. The club still wanted a refuelling and sewage pump-out facility as well as an extension to the pier to provide protection, he said. Mornington MP David Morris, a trenchant opponent of the marina, said he was “happy with the outcome”. “Making the harbour safe has been on my agenda for more than 20 years,” he said.

Handing a public harbour to a private company had not been the way to do it, he said. He would continue lobbying for wavescreens on the new, middle section of the pier and for rebuilding of the outer section. About $8 million was needed for the two projects, but it would be difficult to find the money “in the short term”. Mornington Environment Association president Jan Oliver said the rejection was a relief to the group and a victory for almost 1000 people who formally objected to the marina. At the council meeting in Peninsula Community Theatre, “councillors appeared relieved that the whole situation has been resolved”. Ms Oliver said MEA supported the move to set up a working group, but the harbour would be difficult to make safe. The report to councillors stated abandoning Amendment C107 to the shire’s planning scheme would not mean that the safety issues in the harbour were not recognised. It would give the council an opportunity for a “fresh look” at how these issues can best be addressed. “Much of the information from submissions and expert evidence obtained from the EES and amendment/application process would remain highly relevant. “The opportunity should not be lost to pursue the cooperative development of a vision and plan for the harbour area that will serve the whole community, including those involved in boating, into the future.”

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New bank branch opens in Mornington THE new BOQ branch in Mornington was officially opened on Thursday 9 February at a celebration attended by more than 80 people. People attending included Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Frank Martin and BOQ’s managing director and CEO Stuart Grimshaw, who had flown from Brisbane to officially open the branch. Mr Grimshaw said he was pleased to see branch owner-manager Adrian Fromhold flying the BOQ flag in Mornington. “Adrian is a great banker with 24 years’ banking experience. He’s a local through and through, and I think he’ll be able to offer the Mornington community a personal banking experience unlike anything else on offer,” Mr Grimshaw said. “A lot of the bank’s competitors talk about offering great customer service, but often fail to deliver, especially in the small business market. “For us, the personal service is what makes our owner-managers the best people in banking today. “Not only will they give you their direct number so you don’t have to go through a call centre, but also you can call them at any time of day and they’ll work with you to help you through the rough times, or to make the most of the good times. “I have every confidence that Adrian will go above and beyond for his customers; as an owner-manager he has a stake in the branch and his livelihood depends on the service he gives, so I know the local community can expect truly great banking customer service.” Mr Fromhold said he had been thrilled with the support from the community so far. “It was great to have a good turnout from the community at the official opening and to meet even more new faces from the

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire’s nursery coordinator Laura Crilly will conduct an “interactive workshop” on indigenous gardening at The Briars, Mt Martha, on Saturday 17 March. Topics will include an overview of the peninsula’s indigenous plant communities, how to determine which species are local to an area and the benefits of indigenous gardening. Ms Crilly will answer gardening questions and demonstrate pruning and planting techniques. The session will end with a walk through the shire’s nursery next to the Eco Living Centre garden, which features a mix of native and food plants. The indigenous gardening workshop is from 10am-11.30am Saturday 17 March and costs $10 a person. It is at the Eco Living Display Centre at The Briars Park, 450 Nepean Highway, Mt Martha. Bookings: 5987 3078 or 1800 804 009.

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Driving competition: Owner-manager Adrian Fromhold outside the BOQ office in Mornington.

area,” he said. “At the end of the day, I’m like any other local small businessperson and my business is only as good as the customer service my team and I provide; this means we’ll go out of our way to make an impression.” Mr Fromhold said the branch would offer dedicated personal service, “which is all about building relationships with the customer”. “I understand that people want to talk to someone experienced, someone who

knows and understands their financial situation and, in our instance, someone who is keen to get to know their business and show them they’re not just another number in the system.” BOQ Mornington is at 211 Main St, Mornington. Mr Fromhold and the team can be contacted on 5973 2233. Customers can contact Mr Fromhold directly on 0422 232 743. The branch’s trading hours are 9.30am to 4pm Monday to Thursday; 9.30am to 5pm Friday and 9:30am to 1pm Saturday.

JAZZ keyboardist Bob Sedergreen has played with many musicians, including Jimmy Witherspoon, Dizzy Gillespie, Don Burrows, Brian Brown and Judy Jacques. Sedergreen will be playing a concert in Sorrento over the Labour Day long weekend. In 1990 Sedergreen won the Inaugural Jazz Award for Australia’s Best Keyboardist and as an educator was responsible for setting up the jazz components at the Melbourne University’s Artist in Residence scheme throughout country and city secondary schools. Playing with Sedergreen at St John’s Anglican Church, Sorrento, on Sunday 11 March at 3pm are Mark Elton (double bass), Sonja Horbelt (drums), Julie O’Hara (vocals) and Don Stewart (vocals). Tickets will be available at the door and bookings can be made on 5985 1399 between 9am-midday Tuesday to Friday.

Teen drinking app A SMART phone application to help parents and young people understand new laws covering alcohol and minors has been released by the state government, VicHealth and the Australian Drug Foundation. It shows simple information on laws about alcohol and under18s. It is now illegal to serve alcohol in a home to anyone under 18 unless parents or guardians give permission. Download the app from: itunes.apple.com/au/app/teen-drinkinglaw/id495863444?mt=8 For information about new laws on teenage drinking, go to www. teendrinkinglaw.vic.gov.au

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HASTINGS U3A was recently given a grant to purchase new computers. Although not enough to purchase all computers required, Hastings computer store Computers.com stepped in to cover the shortfall. The goal of the group is to establish an IT department utilising the services of computer experts who are prepared to offer time and expertise to members. At present classes for beginners are offered as well as Word, Powerpoint, Excel, AVG security and Adobe Reader, and Skype, eBay and emailing. Potential volunteers can contact U3A by emailing u3a@iinet.net.au or calling 5979 8585. The group offers many courses to members, which is dependent on volunteer tutors. Classes include angling, bushwalking, art

(including pastels and watercolour), square dancing, book club, cards, yoga, French, current affairs, tai chi and golf. The group welcomes new ideas for courses. Coming workshops include digital cameras and mobile phones. Membership of U3A is open to men and women aged over 55 who are retired or semiretired. Committee members are volunteers who, along with members, are endeavouring to improve their lives and minds. The group is for people who want to learn something new, improve on something or take part in the social aspect of U3A. The office is at 13 Teal Court, Hastings, and is open Mondays and Tuesdays 10am-1pm and on Thursdays 1-4pm.

Telco talk: Brendan Cooper of Frankston-based Megalink, Opposition telecommunications spokesman Malcolm Turnbull, Bruce Billson and Ritchie Ly, who runs Net 2000 in Dandenong.

MPs spread word on broadband downside By Keith Platt A FLYING visit to Mornington, Mt Eliza and Frankston by Opposition communications spokesman Malcolm Turnbull saw him cover issues ranging from snail mail to satellite transmissions. Touring the Dunkley electorate with Liberal colleague Bruce Billson, Mr Turnbull posed for pictures with a historic pillar post box and spoke with electronic communications experts about teleconferencing and the shortcomings of the federal government’s National Broadband Network. In a joint news release, Mr Billson, Opposition small business spokesman, and Mr Turnbull said local small businesses that provided quality teleconferencing services were being “overlooked by the Gillard government in favour of high-cost travel and overseas-owned providers”. Mr Billson said it was disappointing the Commonwealth was overlooking a quality business in his electorate in favour of companies listed on the US stock exchange. He said Mt Eliza-based Express Virtual Meeting had found that more than 70 per cent of departments and agencies commissioning teleconferencing services over the past two years had given business to companies not currently on the Australian Government Telecommunications Arrangements (AGTA) list. “Of these businesses given government contracts not approved under the AGTA, 100 per cent of them were owned by overseas parent companies,” Mr Billson said. “For the period 1 July 2010 to 31 March 2011 almost 558,000 airline bookings were made at a whole-of-government level so it only makes sense to increase the amount of virtual meeting services we use to save the taxpayer and to help

support local business.” It is not known whether the owners of these businesses suggested teleconferencing for MPs, whose trips to Canberra make up a large proportion of their running costs. Between 1 January and 30 June 2011, the Department of Finance and Deregulation approved $10,680 domestic airfare costs for Mr Turnbull and $17,877 for Mr Billson. Most trips were to Canberra. Mr Turnbull said the services provided by Express Virtual Meeting were further evidence that the government’s fibre-to-the-premises approach for the NBN was wasting taxpayers’ money. “Express Virtual Meeting demonstrates that it can provide quality web conferencing within the existing bandwidth and yet to listen to the government you would think conferencing would only be possible over a fibre-to-the-premises network,” Mr Turnbull said. In Mornington the two MPs visited the Post Office Museum to announce it will house items from the former national postal museum. However, efforts to retain an old pillar post box installed near the corner of Main St and the Esplanade were unsuccessful. The pillar box will be removed at the end of the financial year to go on tour around the rest of the country. “But all is not lost as Australia Post has committed to working with the historical society to find another box for it to restore and place on display,” Mr Billson said. “At one stage we thought we weren’t going to have a box at all so I’m pleased that by opening up the dialogue with Australia Post I have been able to help out.”

Pillar to post: Mornington and District Historical Society president Diane White, Bruce Billson and Malcolm Turnbull at the old mailbox loaned to Mornington by Australia Post. The box is to be removed mid-year and Mr Billson has arranged for the society to be given another one to restore and keep.

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satisfying. It was with this in mind that I wrote back:

“Dear Mr Stuart On behalf of the Institute, thank you for your loyal membership of the Young Member Section. As you are now an experienced professional, you are ready to take advantage of a range of other Institute products and services. This means you no longer qualify for Young Member status, which will change the communications and activities you currently receive and attend. How does this affect you? You will be removed from Young Member communications.” It was at this point that I stopped reading. To be evicted from the Young Member Section was an indignity almost too great to bear. Was there a vote? Did other members of the Young Members Section write my name down on a piece of parchment while sitting around a campfire? I certainly hope so. But in truth, the wheels of administration turn in a far less theatrical manner. While the decision was probably more routine than personal, that doesn’t mean I have to take a pronouncement of this kind

lying down, leaning against a door or even reclining in a chair. There comes a time when you should express your feelings in the

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All eyes on the sky at ninth kite festival ONE of Rosebud’s major events takes to the sky on Saturday and Sunday 10 and 11 March – the kite festival. The ninth annual festival is a key family event in Rosebud’s calendar, organisers say. “It’s grown from small beginnings to become Victoria’s largest kite festival, rivalling Sydney’s Bondi Beach Kite Festival and attracting thousands of visitors to see an impressive cast of kite flying experts from New Zealand and Australia. “This year has a packed program of entertainment, live music including the return of The Swifts playing their best-known songs, roving performers and kite-related activities. There’ll

be kites on and off the water with giant soft kite displays and a family-friendly kite-flying arena, kite-making workshops and a kite surfing display, weather permitting. “Try stand up paddle boarding and watch a solo performance from an RAAF Roulette pilot.” The festival runs over two days on the foreshore at Jetty Rd, Rosebud. Meet international kite-makers on Saturday 10am-midday and take part in kite activities and family entertainment on Sunday 11am-5pm. For more information including the schedule of events, go to www.rosebudkitefestival.com.au

“Dear Institute Next week, I turn 40. To date, I’ve given little thought to this impending milestone. That is, until I received your email. That I can no longer be regarded as a ‘Young Member’ is the first tangible evidence I have that the march of time cannot – in spite of my best efforts – be halted. While I must now accept the inevitable, I suspect your email is simply the thin end of the wedge and I can expect to be omitted from anything featuring the word ‘young’. The Young and the Restless will be strictly off-limits, to say nothing of Young Talent Time (that is unless they accept my proposal to establish a ‘mature-age entry scheme’). It is clear that I will no longer be able to use terms like ‘dude’, ‘man’ or ‘cool’ and any text message using the acronym LOL will be simply unbecoming. In fact, text messages in their entirety are best avoided. On the plus side, however, I can now complain about ‘young people’ with absolute impunity. I plan to do so often, loudly and without apology. Perhaps I’ve taken news of my disqualification poorly. But of all the impending delights that come with middle age – weight gain, lethargy, hair growing in the ears – it was the fact that I can no longer be considered a ‘young member’ that arrived first.” Chances were my email would be dismissed as a middle-aged rant and

despatched with speed to the junk folder with the kicker that all my emails would in future be separated from the herd. There was, however, a response: “Dear Stuart Many, many thanks for your email. We are happy to keep you on the mailing list for the Young Members Section for as long as you wish – if only to help to delay the passing of time. Otherwise on behalf of member services I wish you a very happy birthday and an enjoyable middle age!” I suppose that turning 40 is as good a time as any to officially draw the curtain on your youth even if, in truth, that rather unseaworthy vessel sailed some time ago and has been steadily taking water ever since. But it gets better. When the big day finally arrived, there was a card from the institute wishing me a happy 40th birthday. It was, in a funny kind of way, an extremely sweet thing to do and I was touched. While everybody yearns to be treated as an individual, we’re each prone to forgetting that’s exactly what we are. Sometimes the reminder comes from the most surprising quarters. Then again, surprises are what birthdays are all about. That they accepted my email in the spirit in which it was intended was, as it turns out, more a gift to me than to them. And I am, without doubt, most grateful. Happy birthday to me. www.stuartmccullough.com

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debut Arista album, Whitney Houston, which included the singles You Give Good Love and Saving All My Love For You, Nos 3 and 1 on the charts. Saving All My Love For You became a worldwide hit followed closely by Greatest Love of All and How Will I Know. Whitney picked up a Grammy for Saving All My Love For You. Whitney became the first by a female artist to debut at No 1 on the US album chart, a feat also achieved in the UK. Her recording of the title track to the

1988 Olympics tribute, One Moment in Time, was on the US and UK top 5 singles chart. In July 1992, Whitney married singer Bobby Brown and the relationship proved tempestuous. The same year Whitney appeared in the movie The Bodyguard. Four hits came from the soundtrack including the cover version of Dolly Parton’s powerful I Will Always Love You, which topped the US charts for 14 weeks and the UK charts for nine, Chaka Khan’s I’m Every Woman, and I Have Nothing and Run to You. The movie, in which Whitney played a pop star, earned $US121.9 million in the US. Three years later Whitney starred alongside Angela Bassett in Waiting to Exhale, which made $US67 million. Whitney’s movie Sparkle is due out in Australia in October. It’s a remake of a 1976 film based on the story of The Supremes – poignantly about the trouble caused by fame and drugs. At the apex of her career, Whitney Houston had no peer and a voice that entranced a generation. She has left an enduring musical and film legacy, and will be sadly missed. *** ONE of the world’s most popular

characters is back on the big screen as a new chapter in the Spider-Man legacy is revealed in The Amazing Spider-Man. It opens in cinemas in 3D on 4 July. www.sonypictures.com *** WINNERS of the 10th annual Australian Jazz Bell Awards will be announced on Thursday 3 May at The Plaza Ballroom, Regent Theatre, Melbourne. The Australian and international judges are a diverse group of jazz specialists. www.bellawards.org *** THE International Anti Poaching Foundation’s annual music festival, RAW (Respect All Wildlife), is on Sunday 18 March at Morning Star Estate in Mt Eliza. The festival raises funds for – and awareness of – the foundation and its work protecting wildlife in Africa. On the bill is Mat McHugh of The Beautiful Girls fame, Jeff Lang, Dallas Frasca, Fireballs, The Animators, Josh Cashman, and Lash 78. There will be activities for the kids including rides, wildlife contact, face painting, circus, craft and games. RAW is a carbon conscious event. With activities planned throughout the

11am saying I had a big feed of bacon and eggs by mistake. I was fibbing, but the thought of five hours drinking muck and no food was a nightmare. Alas, they said it was OK. Two years of freedom before the next nightmare. *** LITTLE things mean a lot. Woolworths does its best to send me crazy trying to open those super thin plastic bags for fruit and veg. Standing there for five minutes, looking like a dill, destroying three bags and eventually abandoning them. Who invented them? Packaging in general is a major frustration in the life of a single, ageing male. I doubt I could survive without a pair of scissors. As for those safety caps on medicine bottles, I open once (after five minutes of twisting) and leave them open. It’s not funny! *** I WORKED as an actor in many professional stage productions and I came across some weird ones, moreso directors than actors. One charming woman wrote squiggles of different shapes on a piece of paper for each of us and asked that we represent the shape. The other actors did – animals, trees, God knows what. The woman put her arm around me (a nice arm) and encouraged me, but all

I saw were actors playing sheep writhing on the floor and a piece of paper with a squiggle on it. Another director, also a female, asked us all to play out a scene as our characters when very young children, 90 minutes before opening night. I abstained. A third, by coincidence also a female, had us doing Chairman Mao Zedong exercises before each rehearsal. I regularly arrived late with a back problem. In Martin Flanagan’s Saturday Age column, he wrote about a painter who, he suspected, “listened to the land”. Martin would make a good director. Perhaps he has that feminine touch. Or is it me? It must be me. *** YES, I’m guilty, again. I occasionally have an early evening meal and turn on Channel Nine’s news. Before I know it, that classic is up and running in the background, namely A Current Affair. I don’t watch it, but keep hearing the words of the reporter “How do you sleep at night?” I eventually get up from the table and turn it off, yet again wondering “how does the reporter sleep at night?”. *** YEARS ago when our train services had first and second class carriages, I

asked my darling Auntie Millie “why do you always travel second class, Auntie?” (We were taught to address relatives by their title back then). Auntie replied “because there’s no third class”. Words to stay with me forever, eventually concluding that Millie was one very smart lady. Why travel first class? Leaving all the airy-fairy reasons aside, people mainly do it to feel important. To underline this importance they will tell you at some point. It’s the force of nature; sometimes called strokes. Ricky Gervais, at his best with harsh satire ordinary as a straight comedian, explains “there are enough comedians saying what everybody else is thinking; what’s the point of that? It’s a gentle massage. I want to give them chemo.” Nah, he’s telling us he’s first class. No blame; we all do it. *** “WHEN I die they can put me in a cardboard box, burn me, throw my ashes into the bay and have a big party.” This, and other like suggestions, are common among many. (I have requested they play the Connie Francis song Lipstick On Your Collar to begin and finish with Peggy Lee’s Is That All There Is? Is it up to us? Surely the last word,

By Gary Turner year to offset carbon output. Details: www.raw.org.au and tickets from www.moshtix.com.au *** MT Eliza singer Lachlan Bryan, best known as the lead singer of Melbourne alt-country band The Wildes, performs at the 2012 Byron Bay Bluesfest, a first for the left-of-centre singer-songwriter. “I’m thrilled to be on the bill with the likes of John Fogerty, The Pogues, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, Crosby Stills and Nash. They are my musical heroes,” he said. His debut solo album, Shadow of the Gun (Core) – a collection of 12 original, deeply personal and highly moving songs and stories – was released last month. Guests on the album include Kasey Chambers, Catherine Britt and Bill Chambers. “I’m excited that people will finally get to hear the album I always wanted to make.” www.lachlanbryan.com

A Grain of Salt SOME say February is the month of love. I can only respond with one word and it begins with B. This concept is no doubt connected to the idea of St Valentine’s Day when young and old express their love with flowers and expensive cards, also B. It’s a lull month. The hordes have departed to a large extent and the children are where they belong, but we mainly wait, hoping for better television, better politics, anticipating another football season and (for me) dreading another birthday fast approaching. It’s a month where I have this urge to whinge, and I shall. In short I’m not in the best of moods. Oh well, here goes ... *** BEING the superstitious type (particularly everything coming in threes) I was very concerned on February the seventh. My son-in-law and grandson had birthdays and it was on this day I fronted for my colonoscopy/gastroscopy. Philosophically I decided that if it was my time, what better way to go, and just in case I checked my computer for purity. The colonoscopy states “no solid foods the day before” so, being a major sook, I telephoned at

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By Cliff Ellen other than allowing for the cost if you so desire, is that funeral arrangements belong to the living. We are gone. Finito. Let them worry about it. If they don’t like Connie Francis, bugger them. I’ll have a short black with Elvis, Bobby Rose and Mary Therese Ellen at St Peter’s Cafe. *** BEING a Magpie supporter, I overlook Dane Swan’s love affair with the body ink, but never have I understood why. In my day (1943) it was for criminals and blokes who wanted to pretend to be tough. Now it’s a fashion statement. A modern day mystery. Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rage at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Dylan Thomas. We can but try... Bye cliffie9@bigpond.com

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Firsts smash Hill bowlers By Greg Bradshaw Firsts v Heatherhill: Heatherhill 10/89, Issy Dias 5/30, Luke Hewitt 2/13 and Carey Sawozs 2/26. Hastings 4/99, Darren Kerr 40. Hastings planned to bat all day of the second week of this match with Trevor Johnston 19no and Hewitt 4no resuming in the scorching heat of Saturday. Johnston was dismissed early for 29, 5/115. Tim Birch came to the crease and made a steady start to his innings, with Hewitt adding another 24 runs when Hewitt was dismissed for 20. The evergreen Morgan Darrer joined Birch and they proceeded to punish the bowling, putting on 52 runs in only 14 overs before Darrer was out for a handy 31, 7/191. Aaron Vinson then joined Birch they put on a very handy 51-run partnership with Vinson making 12. Birch continued batting, reaching 80 before being last man out with Hastings making 257 off 103 overs. This was an important performance and the team is looking to win round 11 against Baxter and make the finals. Seconds v Heatherhill: Heatherhill 106, Steve Thomson 5/40 and Jake Ryan 4/26. Hastings resumed on 5/26 in a great deal of trouble and things went from bad to worse as the team was dismissed for 46. Heatherhill batted again, looking press home their advantage, but a

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the future. Thirds v Main Ridge: Main Ridge batted first, beginning with a flourish, before the wheels fell off and they were dismissed for 111 off only 25 overs. Kayne Lewis took 2/40, Matt Foy 2/5, Chris White 1/3, Kevin Watson 1/35 and Steven Robb 1/26. Hastings batted and with Pat Foy 87no and Robb 31no did the job in a canter, reaching 0/128 off only 15 overs to consolidate a place in the four with one game to play. Fourths v Balnarring: In a battle for top place on the ladder and a

home final, Balnarring bashed their way to 0/50 in only 6 overs. Then captain Chris Lehmann had a bowl and made an immediate impact, taking two vital wickets, 2/67 after 14 overs. The team clawed its way back into the game, restricting Balnarring to 5/204 off 40 overs. Lehmann finished with 2/11 off 5, Jason Kestle 2/18 and Colin McVeigh 1/10. Hastings knew it had to keep the runs ticking over, but lost important wickets at the wrong times and was 4/83 off 20 overs. David Hull had made 27 and Peter Mawson 19. A couple of partnerships saw the target down to a run a ball but a good outfield catch saw Jason Manby out for 27 and the game was out of reach. Hastings finished with 175, McVeigh making 26. A couple of hiccups in the final two rounds has seen the team drop to third place and they must beat reigning premiers Seaford Tigers to reach the grand final. Under 11s v Tyabb: Tyabb scored 7/58 off 20 overs with Lachie Robertson taking 2/11, Thomas Finn 1/2, Cooper Dehaas 1/3 and Regan Taylor 1/6. Hastings replied with 4/85 with runs coming from Finn 14no, Bayde Wilson 11no and Patty Wilson 11. Next week is the end of the junior season with junior presentation day at 5.30pm on Friday 9 March.

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