March 10th 2015 by Mornington Peninsula News Group

Western Port Your guide to what’s on this weekend for peninsula families

An independent voice for the community Your weekly community newspaper covering the entire Western Port region For all advertising and editorial, call 03

FREE

Tuesday 10 March 2015

5973 6424 or email: team@mpnews.com.au www.mpnews.com.au

Bugle player’s tour of the century A HASTINGS musician is heading to Gallipoli to play The Last Post on the 100th anniversary of the Anzac landings. Able seaman and bugler, Racheal Byrnes, of HMAS Cerberus, is part of a musical group playing aboard the frigate HMAS Anzac when it anchors in Anzac Cove on 25 April. A ceremonial service on board will complement the three Australian and New Zealand commemorative services at Gallipoli: a joint Dawn Service at the Anzac Commemorative Site, an Australian Memorial Service at Lone Pine, and a New Zealand Memorial Service at Chunuk Bair. Ms Byrnes left on Thursday for a week’s training in Sydney before leaving on Sunday 15 March for a five month naval deployment - called Northern Trident - joining a New Zealand ship enroute and culminating in the Gallipoli visit on Anzac Day. The frigate’s extended voyage will take in Diego Garcia, Crete, Gallipoli, Brindisi in Italy, Valetta in Malta, Portsmouth in England, Brest in France, Ferrol in Spain, Casablanca in Morocco, Cape Town in South Africa, and Port Louis in Mauritius. While Ms Byrnes and the other musicians are away they will still need to be effective crew members. Like all sailors they will do watch keeping, fire drills (any time of the day or night), emergency medical training and general duties. When they get the opportunity, they will rehearse to prepare for their musical commitments – most importantly, Anzac Day at Gallipoli. “When the ship pulls into port, that's when the band will usually perform most, and at official functions or other community engagements,” she said. “I am really looking forward to it.”

In tune: Racheal Byrnes prepares for her voyage to Anzac Cove. Picture: Yanni

No ferry: islanders isolated Keith PLatt keith@mpnews.com.au FRENCH Islanders have again been left stranded by the ferry. Engine problems put both the main ferry, George Bass, and its back-up, Schouten Passage, out of action. It is understood the Department of Transport issued a stop notice on the George Bass on Friday 27 February. The ferry is reported to have been running on one motor and was dock-

ing on the outside of the Stony Point jetty because restricted maneuverability prevented it from using its normal landing inside of the jetty. Without the regular ferry service schoolchildren were being brought from the island in small private boats. Over the long weekend a boat owned by Westernport Fishing Charters was brought in to provide the ferry service, although it could not carry as many passengers as the regular ferry and on Saturday afternoon brought passengers

back to Stony Point when weather prevented it from tying up at Cowes, Phillip Island. Passengers were also left at Stony Point because of limited space on the fishing charter boat. A wedding planned to be held on French island was cancelled due to the lack of a ferry. Some business owners on the island are considering adding up their losses due to the ferries not operating and making approaches through the Ombudsman for compensation.

Learn more Landscaping Building and Gardening and Equipment Renovating Equipment Bobcat, Excavator & Kanga Loader Hire

Log splitter, slasher, stump grinder

Equipment hire

2069 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Hastings

5979 8885

Tuesday 24 March 9:30-11:30am 5971 6709 ELC - Year 12

www.baysidecc.vic.edu.au

had contacted The News: “If they know so much, ask them.” He said the ferry had sailed from Stony Point that morning in line with the timetable and that it “doesn’t matter what kind of boat” was being used. Westernport Fishing Charters confirmed on Tuesday that its boat was operating to the timetable. “Nothing’s happened to the ferry service,” Mr Denvir said. “I’m not required to use any particular type of vessel.” Continued Page 6

Jewellers

Celebrating OVER 30 YEARS

about the EHQH¿WV RI a Bayside education at our

Open Morning

The Schouten Passage was due to begin sea trials on Tuesday after undergoing repairs at Yaringa Boat Harbour, Somerville. The whereabouts of the George Bass is unknown. When contacted by The News yesterday (Tuesday) Inter Island Ferries’ operator Frank Denvir said he had “no explanation to give” as to why his ferries were not operating. He said The News could “keep wondering” and should go back to whoever

in jewellery manufacture

PAINT MIXING

• Professional strength cost effective paint solution • Over 100,000 colours to choose from • Sizes vary from 312 grams aerosol to 4 litre cans • Easy to use with great results every time

HASTINGS 2049 Frankston Flinders Road Ph: 5979 2100 www.autopro.com.au

Jewellery for all occasions WE WILL BEAT ANY PRICE Drive through to Craft village Trading hours: Thursday to Sunday 10am-5pm

TYABB CRAFT VILLAGE 14 Mornington-Tyabb Road, Tyabb Phone 5977 3711

Pine, Cypress, Blue Gum and Native, we remove them all one to 1000s. We can even mulch scrub gorse sweet pittosporum etc

Tree Removal Specialists

0431 303 513

smarter shopping SPECIAL BUYSTM ON SALE

Wednesday 11 March

SPECIAL BUYSTM ON SALE

Saturday 14 March

for more visit aldi.com.au

YEAR

WARRANTY

$ 99

GIRLS LEGGINGS

199

STAND MIXER

SUPER SONIC SCRUBBER

4999

89 99

1499

ASSORTED NATIVES 175MM

PREMIUM WHITE INTERIOR PAINT 10L

DAYDEALS

$ 99 6pk

$ garnish g not included

999

per kg

drill bit not included

ON SALE 11-17 MAR LIMITED STOCK

$ garnish not included g

CORDLESS DRILL 24V

YEAR

WARRANTY

1199

per kg

$ 99 garnish g not included

6pk

garnish not included

CHICKEN BREAST KEBABS 6PK/450G

PORK LOIN ROAST PER KG

BEEF BBQ BLADE STEAK PER KG

MARINATED PRAWN SKEWERS 6PK/205G

Thai or Garden Herb $13.31 per kg

$9.99 per kg

$11.99 per kg

Garlic, Thai or Chilli & Lemon $29.22 per kg

$ 49 ea

AUSTRALIAN KEITT MANGOES EACH $1.49 per unit

$ 49 bunch

$ 49 500g

AUSTRALIAN BROCCOLINI BUNCH

AUSTRALIAN CUP MUSHROOMS 500G

$1.49 per unit

$6.98 per kg

$ 99 1kg

AUSTRALIAN YELLOW FLESH NECTARINES 1KG $1.99 per kg

OPENING HOURS: See your local store or www.aldi.com.au for details. Meat and produce prices valid from 11/03/15 – 17/03/15 in our Victorian stores. Meat and produce prices are also available in Albury and Lavington stores. Some items are sold in pre-packed sizes. While stocks last – please note stocks are limited and will vary between stores. Despite our careful planning, we apologise if selected items may sell out on the first day due to unexpected high demand. In the event of unexpected high demand, ALDI Stores reserves the right to limit purchases to reasonable quantities. ALD4463_W11_A

PAGE 2

Western Port News 10 March 2015

NEWS DESK

Netballers playing on uneven field Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au

teams this season while the club’s senior football team is playing for its sixth flag in eight years. Sorrento Football and Netball Club president Gary Woodhams said the netball players had the club’s “absolute support”. “We created the [netball] club because we saw that it would benefit the whole football club. We saw that the town’s junior netballers had nowhere to go after they finished playing juniors. And they’ve been so successful that they won the under-17 grand final last year. “They are self-supporting – through fees and tin raffles – but we also help them financially.” One reason touted for player-number inequality is that the football-netball league was constituted like country leagues, which have similar competitions. In the bush, it is common to play football or netball on a Saturday and then go to the club bar to talk about it. At work the following Monday and all through the week the game is a ready topic of social conversation. That’s not the case on the peninsula, which is part of greater Melbourne with its many and varied weekend activities open to potential players. There is so much more to do here that missing out on a netball game is not seen as a problem. “Netball players who would rather

A SHORTAGE of players among some of the Mornington Peninsula’s footballnetball clubs is limiting their ability to field teams. There are concerns this could destabilise the whole football-netball competition. While some top footy clubs are travelling so well they can afford to splurge on former AFL players and earn thousands of dollars from pre-sold home games, associated netball clubs are suffering from a lack of players and memories of 60-goal thrashings. It is understood that Sorrento, and possibly Dromana, will not field Agrade netball teams this season, which, along with Hastings, also happened in 2013. This causes a unlevel playing field for the clubs that participate: some teams will be drawn to play weaker clubs twice, but not top clubs Tyabb, Crib Point and Rye, while others will face the top three twice, and only encounter the forfeiting clubs once. It is understood this is upsetting some clubs. Sorrento Football Netball Club is crippled by a shortage of eligible women of the high standard required to compete in A grade. As a result it will field only under-17s, B and C grade netball

not drive to Sorrento on a Saturday – for a probable thrashing – can play midweek at Rosebud and maybe win (or at least enjoy the game),” a former player said. “That doesn’t make for a good competition.” Former footballer and life member of the Southern Umpires’ Association Tony Nemaric, of Somerville, whose daughter is soon to start playing netball at Tyabb, said the fact that three netball competitions were already established on the peninsula made the establishment of a football-netball league “superfluous”. (See “Level the field”, Letters, Page 16.) “It has now become difficult for all these competitions to find netballers. This was never a country league,” he said. “The radical thing to do would be to disband the competition and start again.” League commentator and football writer for The News Andrew “Toe Punt” Kelly said the key question was to what degree the football and netball clubs were prepared to work together. “Some Peninsula and Nepean football clubs thought it would be a great idea to open their clubs to women; that it would create a vibrant family identity benefiting both entities. Others saw it as a drain on resources,” Kelly said.

John Coleman lunch FORMER John Coleman Medallist Peter McKenna is special guest at Hastings Football/Netball Club’s John Coleman Coterie luncheon alongside funny man Chris Bennett. Ten former players and committee people will be inducted at the luncheon at noon on Saturday 21 March. The cost is $65 a single. To book call The Hastings Club 5979 1740 and ask for Carrie or Philip Stone 0412 226 758. Paul Rogasch has been appointed football club captain with Taylor Stratton vice-captain. The Hastings Football/Netball Club was formed in 1887.

* FREE F Garden Earmuffs Gard valued at v

31.00 RRP

with selected models m

1122HD45 Hedge Trimmer Trimme er 21 7 -0 6kW - 45cm bar 21.7cc 0.6kW 4.7kg Low noise & light weight

Garden Earmuff A secure, comfortable fit.

12 125B 125BVX 5BVX Blower 28.0cc - 0.8kW - 4.3kg Air speed 58.1 m/s - Vac Kit incl.

122HD60 Hedge Trimmer Trimm mer r 21 7 - 0.6kW - 60cm bar - 4.9kg 21.7cc Low noise, Light weight, Adjustable handle

269 2 69

with BONUS Garden Earmuffs!

369

449

Get ready for Autumn

with BONUS Garden Earmuffs!

with BONUS US Garden den Earmuffs!

WHAT MAKES A HUSQVARNA Your Authorised Husqvarna Servicing Dealer

425BVS 42 425B 5BV VS Blower 25.4cc - 0.85kW - 4.2kg Air speed 55.9m/s, X-Torq® engine

389

with BONUS Garden Earmuffs!

226HD60S 26HD60S Hedge Trimmer 3.6cc - 0.85kW - 60cm bar - 5.8kg 23.6cc Torq® engine - Adjustable handle X-Torq

799

with BONUS Garden Earmuffs!

*Receive one FREE set of Husqvarna Garden Earmuffs valued at $31.00 RRP, with every 125BVX, 425BVS, 122HD45, 122HD60, 226HD60S, purchased from a participating Husqvarna Servicing Dealer from 1st February - 31st March 2015, or while stocks last. Ask instore for details.

Western Port News 10 March 2015

PAGE 3

NEWS DESK

Western Port

Proudly published by Mornington Peninsula News Group Pty Ltd

PHONE: 03 5973 6424 Published weekly. Circulation: 15,000

Journalists: Mike Hast, Stephen Taylor, Neil Walker 5973 6424 Photographers: Yanni, Gary Sissons Advertising Sales: Val Bravo 0407 396 824 Real Estate Account Manager: Jason Richardson 0421 190 318 Production/Graphic design: Tonianne Delaney, Marcus Pettifer, Maria Mirabella Group Editor: Keith Platt 0439 394 707 Publisher: Cameron McCullough REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS: David Harrison, Barry Irving, Cliff Ellen, Peter McCullough, Stuart McCullough, Gary Turner, Fran Henke, Andrew Hurst. ADDRESS: Mornington Peninsula News Group PO Box 588 Hastings 3915 Email: team@mpnews.com.au Web: www.mpnews.com.au DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE: 1PM ON THURSDAY 12 MARCH NEXT ISSUE PUBLICATION DATE: TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2015

Local news for local people We stand as the only locally owned and operated community newspaper on the peninsula. We are dedicated to the belief that a strong community newspaper is essential for a strong community. We exist to serve residents, community groups and businesses and ask for their support in return.

To advertise in Western Port News contact Val Bravo on 0407 396 824 Western Port

Missed the fish, hooked the boat TWO mates who went fishing in Western Port managed to hook the biggest catch of their lives – a boat and trailer. Grant Hook, pictured above left, of Cranbourne, and Mark Davie, Somerville, often fish together and, after missing the two previous years, decided to enter the Westernport Whiting Challenge held from 28 February to 1 March. They also agreed to share any prizes. When it came to weighing in the fish at Hastings they had a couple of respectable whiting – a 700gm being the largest in their 1500gm bag – but came nowhere near the 996gm fish caught by Robert Bugeja and the 10.514kg bag of Wayne Moncrieff. But they did drive away with the ticket prize of a 4.2 metre boat, motor and trailer valued at $9500. The top fishing prize was valued at about $2000. Mr Davie, who has been fishing Western Port for about 20 years, said they would be selling the boat so their

prize could be split evenly. Their catch from the northern section of the bay, although not eligible for the whiting competition, included pinkies (small snapper) and a metre long elephant shark caught by Mr Davie’s 12 year old son, Andrew. The challenge was taken up by 347 competitors who handed in 1680 whiting to be weighed. The average fish weight just over 300 grams

Other winners in the challenge were: Marian Kraulis, heaviest two day bag senior female (6.726kg); Toby Stewart, heaviest whiting boys under 10 0.644 kg; Shaye Borninkhof, heaviest whiting girls under 10 (0.746 kg); Ben Peru, heaviest whiting boys 10 to 12 (0.615 kg); Amity Moncrieff , heaviest whiting girls 10 to 12 (0.527 kg); Tahnee Moncrieff , heaviest whiting teens (0.560kg).

WILLIAM HILL MORNINGTON CUP DAY SATURDAY 28 MARCH For the ﬁrst time, Mornington’s biggest race day will be held on a Saturday and we’re celebrating with live music, action-packed racing and the Bayside Shopping Centre Fashions on the Field. Sit back and relax in style with a V.I.Picnic, which includes a gourmet hamper, your own reserved picnic blanket and home straight views of Victoria’s richest country cup.

BOOK NOW, RELAX LATER AT RACING.COM PAGE 4

Western Port News 10 March 2015

Tests to identify remains found at Cape Schanck THE remains of what is thought to be the bodies of two men missing off the coast of Cape Schanck were found yesterday. The 42-year-old St Albans man and a 34-year-old Vermont South man were diving for shellfish off the rocks north of the cape at Fingal beach when they got into trouble about 8am on Saturday. A third man, a 50-year-old from Keysborough, managed to get to shore and raise the alarm. He reported that his two friends were unable to get out of the water and were clinging to a rock and getting smashed by waves. Sorrento SES’s David Lammers reports that by the time the man got back to the rocks his friends had disappeared. Acting Sergeant Barry Judge said the body parts were being sent to Coronial services for DNA identification. He was unsure which body parts had been recovered by police searching water near the scene on Tuesday morning. The Water Police was assisted in the search by the police Air Wing, SES,

Parks Victoria, Lifesaving Victoria, Ambulance Victoria and local marine volunteer groups. Mr Lammers said the SES was not notified of the drama until two hours after the men got into trouble on Saturday. Searchers worked until 2pm when high tides made the area “unsearchable”. They returned 8am Sunday but again were forced to call off the search at high tide. They returned on Monday and Tuesday and searched 9am-noon and “recovered several pieces of evidence”. Sergeant Judge said the search had been suspended pending the DNA tests. “It’s a matter of waiting on the DNA,” he said.

Bosom buddies: Dianne Thompson, left, Kevin Bartlett and Jo Lovelock at the Pink Stumps Day High Tea event to raise money for the McGrath Foundation and breast cancer awareness. Picture: Yanni

Pink stumps day success CRIB Point Cricket Club had a pink makeover recently when 86 women gathered for the Pink Stumps Day High Tea to raise money for the McGrath Foundation and breast cancer awareness. The second annual Pink Stumps Day was a roaring success with more than $3000 raised for the foundation. Women of all walks of life and ages

came together to enjoy a delicious high tea and be entertained and moved by the speakers. Richmond legend Kevin Bartlett regaled the audience with colourful tales of his football days and an extensive review of his memoirs. On a more serious note, breast cancer survivor Dianne Thompson moved many in the audience to tears with a

touching account of her breast cancer journey. Mornington Peninsula Breast Care Nurse Jo Lovelock explained her role as a breast care nurse and working with the McGrath Foundation. Donations from local businesses and clubs were auctioned on the day amongst plenty of merriment and laughter.

HASTINGS COVE & WESTERNPORT GARDENS for enjoyable retirement

www.mrlc.com.au

OVER 55

Retirement Living

you really can afford! 2 & 3 BR units from $239,500 -$269,500 Close to the shops and the Marina, Hastings Cove and Westernport Gardens offer an idyllic lifestyle in a new or established brick home with your choice of layout and ﬁttings. Come and experience for yourself the great community atmosphere, with loads of facilities from indoor bowls to computers with fast internet connection. And, of course, your pets are welcome.

Visit our website www.mrlc.com.au or call now for full details

Hastings Cove

5979 8812 2034 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Hastings (enter end of Michelle Drive)

Westernport Gardens

5983 6767 2460 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Bittern In association with (enter from Myers Road) MICHAEL DEVOLA & ASSOCIATES Licensed estate agents and auctioneers 630 Hampton St, Brighton 3186 Ph: 9592 2222 Western Port News 10 March 2015

PAGE 5

NEWS DESK

Banks bonus for public safety THE installation of a 24-hour public access defibrillator next to the Balnarring & District Community Bank’s ATM in the Balnarring Village will assist public safety. In 2013 the bank bought five defibrillator units for $11,550 for the Balnarring foreshore ranger’s office, Point Leo ranger’s office, Westernport and Flinders yacht clubs and Balnarring Ritchies IGA Supermarket. Another is at the Flinders general store, installed in partnership with Flinders Lions Club. Easily accessible defibs greatly assist a patient’s chances of survival

when combined with CPR in the critical minutes before paramedics arrive. “Recognising a cardiac arrest, calling 000, performing CPR and defibrillation are four of the vital links in the chain of survival for someone who has suffered a cardiac arrest,” Balnarring & District Community Bank branch director and MICA paramedic Carl Luke said. People do not have to be trained to use a defibrillator, although familiarisation is recommended. The bank will start a program to provide familiarisation and awareness to up to 1000 people. Call the branch on 5983 5543.

Shake on it: Bank manager Jason Symonds and director and MICA paramedic Carl Luke with the public access defibrillator.

Ferries out of service leave islanders stranded Continued from Page 1 Asked if passengers had been unable to disembark at Cowes on Saturday, Mr Denvir said docking decisions were made by a boat’s master “and if vessel can’t dock for whatever reason, that’s his decision”. He said he did not “go into every failure or change of schedule by the master if he thinks it’s not safe [to dock]”. Mr Denvir said he “wouldn’t know” when his ferries would return to service. The latest disruptions to the ferry service follow several meetings in 2013 after French Islanders complained to the state government about ferry cancellations. A public meeting in February 2014 arranged by Hastings MP Neale Burgess was assured by the then director of Public Transport Victoria, Norman Gray, that options were being considered to provide a reliable ferry service. The options being explored included installing a floating wave break at Tankerton to provide more sheltered berthing; a fixed gangplank or a floating walkway to ensure safe loading and unloading of passengers at all tides; and several different ferry options, including stern-loading and rigid inflatable (RIB) type vessels. At that time it seemed the Coalition state government was about to commit up to $3 million in upgrading the ferry service and the possibility of prosperity to the island. However, none of the solutions have been followed through and some islanders doubt the promises of the former government may not be honoured by the new Labor government.

Shuttle service: Small boats were called into action to shuttle French Islanders, including schoolchildren, to Stony Point when two ferries were taken out of service with engine trouble. Right: The ferry Schouten Passage awaits repairs at Yaringa Boat Harbour, Somerville. Pictures: Gary Sissons

New generation TOP-UP hearing aids now FREE* Eligible pensioners and veterans There is no longer any need to are entitled to FREE hearing feel left out, isolated or frustrated aids through the government’s by not being able to hear clearly hearing services scheme*, or in noisy social environments. they can pay extra (TOP-UP) for Major scienti¿c advances in hearing aids with additional or computer processing and wiremore advanced features or for a less technology have enabled the smaller size. latest hearing aids to emulate the As an EXCLUSIVE cognitive processing of the brain SPECIAL OFFER, Hidden to focus on speech and reduce Hearing is providing eligible interfering background noise. pensioners and veterans The improvement is dramatic and

with certain hearing needs to beTOP-UP experienced to be aids incorporating the islatest appreciated, which why we’re generation offering atechnology FREE TRIAL to the FREE OFpeople CHARGE until theto ¿rst 50 who respond END MARCH. thisOF offer. Hear and enjoy the The choice isfor yours, eitherYou a will difference yourself. discrete deep canal aid or a be impressed. miniature receiver in canal aid. In As an EXCLUSIVE short term both cases theOFFER, aids will Hidden be small SPECIAL andHearing discrete, programmed is and providing eligibleto \RXU VSHFL¿F KHDULQJ OHYHOV DQG pensioners and veterans unique personal needs.

CALL NOW to book your FREE hearing assessment and start hearing better again.

FREE CALL

1800 717 717

“*Conditions and eligibility requirements apply under the Commonwealth Hearing Services Voucher System. Offer ends Wednesday April Monday June 30. 30. “*Conditions and eligibility requirements apply under the Commonwealth Hearing Services Voucher System. Offer ends Tuesday 31st March.

BLAIRGOWRIE • DROMANA • MORNINGTON • ROSEBUD • SEAFORD • TOORAK PAGE 6

Western Port News 10 March 2015

beat the price rise!

M A RC H C ATA L O G U E O U T N OW

BUY ME FOR $1999

$1599

discover insntoowre

RAN N EW

GES

GET ME FOR

$799

HALF PRICE*

*Discount applies to second item of equal or lesser value.

Tillery four poster queen bed INTRO OFFER $999 (RRP $1299)

like us, follow us, pin us!

weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re always open online at www.earlysettler.com.au

AVAILABLE ON FULL PRICED ITEMS IN STORE AND ONLINE. MYFREEDOM MEMBERS SAVE AN EXTRA 5%. Joining fee applies.

Ph: 9037 5950

Discount applied to furniture item of equal or lesser value. Conditions apply. Ask in store or visit freedom.com.au

Western Port News 10 March 2015

PAGE 7

NEWS DESK ...Don’t miss securing that wanted prope property p rty Immediate access to Bond & Rent nt Move into that property now Fast prompt assistance Easy terms and conditions No upfront fees and charges Pre approval before ﬁnding a property We can assist with transfer off bonds between properties

WE CAN ASSIST YOU WITH IMMEDIATE ACCESS S TO BOND AND RENT T

1300 554 470 2-4 Chelsea Rd, Chelsea VIC 3196 Fax: 03 9776 2929 Email: info@bondassist.com.au

www.bondassist.com.au

Did you know... you can view our papers online

Entertainers: Yirrmal and the Yolngu Boys will be appearing alongside Ella Hooper and Frank Yamma at the Water to Water Festival at The Briars on Saturday 21 March.

Entertainers going to water www.mpnews.com.au

FRANK Yamma and former Killing Heidi singer Ella Hooper will perform later this month at the second Baany to Warrna Ngargee – Water to Water Festival at The Briars, Mt Martha. Yamma, who sings in English and Pitjantjatjara, has toured Australia and overseas. Hooper, a singer-songwriter, radio presenter and TV personality, won four ARIA awards in 2000 as a member of Killing Heidi. Yirrmal and the Yolngu Boys will return to The Briars to join musicians, dancers and artists

during Cultural Diversity Week, Harmony Day and the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Mornington Peninsula resident and niece of Archie Roach, Nola Lauch, will be on stage along with the Indigenous Hip Hop Projects. The non-profit festival aims to promote crosscultural relationships, human rights and diversity. Children’s activities include didgeridoo playing, canvas painting, book publishing, art workshops, face painting and learning about

bush tucker. Information about the peninsula’s indigenous history, art and culture will be provided by members of Willum Warrain Gathering Place, Nairm Marr Djambana and Baluk Arts. Stalls will sell meals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and crafts. Workshops and other cultural activities will run before the festival through schools and community groups. For details and tickets for the Saturday 21 March festival go to www.watertowater.org.au

Three Campuses

MARCH 2015

One College M O R N I N G T O N | R O S E B U D | T YA B B

Autumn planting Sat 7th March, 11 – 12 noon and 12.30 – 1.30 pm Learn what vegetables to plant this autumn. Free activity. No bookings required.

How to make a wicking bed Wed 11th and Wed 25th March, 1 – 2 pm and 2.30 – 3.30 pm Are you tired of constantly watering your vegies over summer? Save yourself time and water next summer by learning how to make a wicking bed. Free activity. No bookings required.

Environment Week Festival – Eco Living Display Centre activities Sun 15th March, 12.30 – 3.30 pm As part of the Environment Week Festival (at The Briars from 11 am – 4 pm) we will be running a series of tours and demonstrations at the Eco Centre. Come up for your free advice and give-aways! Festival entry $10 per car. No bookings required.

Eco Living Display Centre, The Briars, 450 Nepean Hwy, Mt Martha. www.mornpen.vic.gov.au 1300 850 600

PAGE 8

Western Port News 10 March 2015

Design Consciousness Sat 28th March, 2 – 3.30 pm, followed by a tour of the Eco Living Display Centre Find out how to design and retrofit a sustainable house on a budget. Learn the importance of materials, size and how design can equal sustainability. Part of the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery series of events for the current exhibition, CUSP: Designing into the Next Decade. Presented by Ella Boyen, environmental educator and manager of Chooktopia. Afternoon tea included.

$15 per adult (gallery members), $18 non-members. Bookings: phone 5975 4395. For more information visit mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au

For more information on the Eco Living Display Centre activities visit www.mornpen.vic.gov.au

MORNINGTON Year 7-12 Telephone: 5976 0100

ENROLMENTS ARE NOW OPEN FOR YEAR 7 2017 Enrolments Close: Friday 15 May 2015

ROSEBUD Year 7-10 Telephone: 5982 9500 TYABB Year 7-10 from 2016 Telephone: 5978 2700

At Padua College we pride ourselves on a dynamic curriculum, excellent facilities and a pastoral care program which cares for each individual student across the three campuses. To ﬁnd out more, visit the Enrolment page on our website, or call any campus for an Enrolment Pack.

enquiry@padua.catholic.edu.au du.au www.padua.catholic.edu.au

Political intrigue, missteps inspire satire ARTISTS Fran Henke and Tony Sowersby have had plenty of grist for their painting mills for this year’s Bald Archy Prize, the satirical portraiture contest that spoofs the Archibald Prize. It’s been a year of political intrigue and missteps to inspire the artists. Mrs Henke, a long-time Hastings resident, has entered Catgirl, also known as Minister for Foreign Affairs and deputy Liberal leader Julie Bishop; Chairway to Heaven, her tribute to disability activist Stella Young; and When Charlie Met Ahmed, a collage tribute following the terrorist attack on the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, a late entry “which I donated to the Bald Archy Prize for its future and for which a significant bid has already been received”, she said. Her artist’s statements are: “Catgirl – Foreign Minister Julie Bishop clawed her way into Cabinet; performed in Parliament with feline ferocity; and has purred her way around world cat-astrophies – with class. “Chairway to Heaven – ‘I’ve been an atheist ... ever since I first heard that there was only a stairway to heaven,’ said Stella Young, journalist, disability advocate and comedian. Born with osteogenesis imperfecta, Stella used a wheelchair for most of her life, which ended too soon on 6 December 2014, aged 32. Noted also for her red polka dot shoes, Stella and her shoes winged their way up nevertheless. “When Charlie met Ahmed – the atrocities in Paris in January struck at the heart of the right to cartoon and caricature, bringing a small print run magazine to world prominence. The people came together en masse. In this

work, their face is represented by the Statue of Liberty, which was born in Paris. “Australia has a proud ‘black and white’ history from first publications on settlement through to Oz magazine and onwards. Not without challenge as Oz publishers were dragged through the courts for obscenity. Archibald prizewinner William Dobell also endured court action for his portrait of Joshua Smith, criticised by people as a caricature. Australia has also suffered at the hands of extremists – remember Martin Place. Lest We Forget.” Seaford artist Sowersby has entered Andrew Bolt has egg on his face as well as Jovial Joe.

“This is what right-wing commentator Andrew Bolt said during September 2013: ‘Abbott, whom I rate highly as an honest and moral man ... tells me Labor’s fall has underlined how critical it is for politicians to honour promises. He’s repeatedly vowed to make no promises he cannot keep ... Yes, Abbott is set to do better than anyone would once have thought. Including him ... I also trust his good heart. He will in time probably prove more popular than he’s recently become ... Bring on the return of integrity in politics ... Because – pssst – here’s the tip. Tony Abbott is actually a very nice and quite sensitive man ...’” Sowersby’s statement for Jovial Joe

reads: “When the grateful Australian nation erects a statue of Hockey, these words will be on the base: Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempesttossed to me, And I will teach those leaning bludgers a lesson they’ll never forget! Sowersby has won the People’s

Choice award three times – in 1998, 2004, 2005 and 2014. He won the main prize in 2005 with a caricature of Tony Abbott and George Pell. The Bald Archy Prize was created in 1994 and attracts artists of all standards and styles. It encourages portraits ranging from hilarious to vulgar. The portraits are touring eastern Australia. Winners will be announced in July. More information: www. baldarchy.com.au Mike Hast

FULL SIZE

Free with any Lancôme purchase of $65 or more* Valued at over $165^

*Offer available at selected Pharmacies from 15th March 2015 to 5th April 2015 or while stocks last. One gift per customer. Spend $65+ in one transaction. Offer excludes all sets, other than Perfect Partner 50ml set and Perfect Partner 30ml set. Personalise your gift with a skincare choice duo of Rénergie Day Cream 15ml and Rénergie Eye Cream 5ml or Génifique Day Cream 15ml and Génifique Eye Cream 5ml. Not valid with any other offer. Gift not exchangeable or redeemable for cash. ^Gift pictured is valued at $166 by Lancôme, value excludes cosmetics bag.

Soul Pattinson Chemist

MORNINGTON VILLAGE PHARMACY 3/241 MAIN ST MORNINGTON 3931 TEL: 03 5975 4344 FAX: 03 5975 1788 Western Port News 10 March 2015

PAGE 9

CIVIC RESERVE RECREATION CENTRE

COMMUNITY OPEN DAY

SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2015 | 12.00pm - 4.00pm Explore the Shire’s brand new sporting hub in Mornington. Civic Reserve Recreation Centre, home of:

David Collings Stadium

Mornington Peninsula Table Tennis Association

Meet Andrew Gaze

FREE show bags for the ﬁrst 500 visitors!

Healthy Cooking Workshops

FREE face painting and rides

Come and try basketball junior hoop clinics.

Watch gymnastics demonstrations Mornington Tennis Club

Mornington Youth Club Gymnastics PAGE 10

Western Port News 10 March 2015

Learn about and join in everything from high intensity to over 50’s group ﬁtness

Located at: Civic Reserve Recreation Centre 350 Dunns Road, Mornington www.mornpen.vic.gov.au

NEWS DESK

Pines go to make a park WORK is well underway on the creation of a long-awaited community park in the peninsulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hinterland, the Red Hill Station Reserve on the corner of Point Leo and Shoreham roads. Stage one was the removal of 78 large and small radiata pine trees as well as ivy, karamu, sweet pittosporum and other woody weeds. The pines were cut into logs by a professional tree removal firm and shipped in containers to China. Weeds were removed by eight young members of the federal governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Green Army, who finished work last week. Also removed was buildersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rubble. The next phase is landscaping including building paths and retaining walls, creating garden beds and a base for a proposed war memorial, where a service will be held on Anzac Day. The ceremony will include a dedication of the memorial as well as commemorating the centenary of the Anzac landing at Gallipoli in the First World War. A play area will be built of natural products such as timber. There will be no plastic and no garish colours. A picnic area with tables and seats will be constructed near the play area, and the Lions Club of Red Hill has offered to install an electric barbecue. The park will include a shelter and an information booth pointing out interesting features of the area including birdlife and flora, and walking trails. Closer to Shoreham Rd will be a small BMX and mountain bike skills track. David Maddocks, chairman of Red Hill Community Association, said all vegetation to be planted would be indigenous and include ground cover,

Timber-r-r: Creation of Red Hill Station Reserve is underway at last with removal of pine trees and woody weeds. Improvements to the reserve were first proposed in 2008.

shrubs and trees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where appropriate, there will be interpretive signs detailing the uses plants were put to by the Aboriginal people who inhabited the area before European settlement,â&#x20AC;? he said. Mr Maddocks, also president of Manton and Stony Creek Landcare Group, said Landcare volunteers would plant 500 indigenous plants this year.

The remainder of radiata pines in the car park area off Callanans Rd down to the rail trail and the old turntable area also will be removed. The work is part of a five-year plan to beautify the precinct. Manton and Stony Creek Landcare Group won a state government grant of almost $150,000 for the community park.

RHCA is focusing on three projects this year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the community park, a fire safety strategy, and a safer speeds strategy. Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors will consider the Red Hill Station Reserve master plan in April. Mr Maddocks said there was overwhelming support for the plan. Mike Hast

Accessibility app A NEW app has been launched to show places around Frankston with access for the disabled. The Out & About app also shows wheelchair access, accessible toilets, disabled parking, accessible walking paths and hearing loops. Users can search by location, venue type or accessibility feature, such as wheelchair accessibility, accessible toilets, disabled parking, hearing loops or handrails. The app has been released by the not-for-profit disability and aged care services provider Villa Maria to â&#x20AC;&#x153;improve social inclusion for people with disabilities and mobility limitationsâ&#x20AC;?. Of the 2500-plus venues listed on the app, 65 are in Frankston including aquatic centres, restaurants and cafes, shopping centres, cinemas, museums and tourist attractions. Villa Maria wants to hear from Frankston residents about other accessible venues and events, to help build a list that will enable people to find the most suitable place for them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to help people of all abilities find these places with the touch of a finger. The more venues and events we have on the app, the more useful it is to everyone,â&#x20AC;? executive manager marketing Rebecca Ryan said. Users can also make suggestions, write a review or rate a listing. To recommend a venue or event for inclusion, residents can download the app and follow the prompts, The app is available on Android and iPhone. For more information see outandaboutapp.com.au or call Villa Maria on 9837 6641.

DECKING

WEATHERBOARD

FLOORING SHEETS

FENCE EXTENSIONS

T/Pine 70x22 KD ACQ ........................... $1.95mt T/Pine 90x22 KD ACQ ........................... $2.45mt T/Pine 140x22 KD ACQ ......................... $4.95mt Merbau 70x19 Random ........................ $4.25mt Merbau 90x19 Random ........................ $5.65mt Merbau 140x22 Random .................... $10.75mt

Cedar 190mm....................................... $4.95mt Primed Baltic Pine 170mm ................... $3.20mt

Yellow Tongue 3600x900mm ............... $44.00ea PlyďŹ&#x201A;oor 2.4x1.2x15mm ........................ $54.50ea

2400x500 ............................................ $21.00ea

DOOR JAMB SETS

KDHW DAR SEL GRADE

2400x500 Woven ................................. $29.50ea

FIBRE CEMENT SHEET UNDERLAY

Meranti 110mmx19 ............................. $27.50ea Primed MDF 110mmx18mm .................................... $19.25ea Meranti Ext. Unassembled w/out sill ........................ $75.00ea

1800x900 ............................................ $15.25ea

CYPRESS PINE

42x19 ................................................... $3.00mt 65x19 ................................................... $4.50mt 90x19 ................................................... $6.00mt 110x19 ................................................. $7.50mt 135x19 ................................................. $9.75mt 185x19 ............................................... $17.95mt

4.5MM

125x75 ................................................. $7.95mt 100x100 ............................................... $8.25mt 125x125 ............................................. $13.25mt 70x19 Blanks........................................ $2.00mt

1800x900 ............................................ $11.50ea 1800x1200 .......................................... $15.50ea 2400x450 .............................................. $7.75ea 2400x600 .............................................$10.25ea 2400x900 ............................................ $15.50ea 2400x1200 .......................................... $20.50ea 3000x900 ............................................ $19.25ea 3000x1200 .......................................... $25.75ea

TREATED PINE POLES

1800x1200 .......................................... $22.75ea 2400x900 ............................................ $22.75ea 2400x1200 .......................................... $30.25ea 3000x1200 .......................................... $37.75ea

75-100x1.8mt ...................................... $5.25ea 75-100x2.4mt ...................................... $7.50ea 75-100x3.0mt ...................................... $10.25ea 75-100x3.6mt ...................................... $13.50ea 100-125x1.8mt .................................... $8.50ea 100-125x2.4mt ................................... $11.25ea 100-125x3.0mt ................................... $18.50ea 100-125x3.6mt .................................. $21.25ea 100-125x2.4mt Splits ............................ $8.50ea

BLUE BOARD

OBHW F8

6.0MM

2400x900 ............................................ $26.75ea 2400x1200 .......................................... $35.75ea 2700x900 ............................................ $29.95ea 2700x1200 .......................................... $39.95ea 3000x900 ............................................ $32.95ea 3000x1200 .......................................... $43.95ea

CEMENT PRODUCTS Concrete Mix 20kg ................................. $6.25ea Rapid Set 20kg ...................................... $7.35ea Cement 20kg ......................................... $7.50ea

CONCRETE STUMPS 100x100 ....................................... from $6.95mt

SHADOWCLAD GROOVED Shadowclad 2.4x1.2x12mm ............. $105.00ea Shadowclad 2.7x1.2x12mm ............. $117.50ea Large quantities ........................................ P.O.A.

KDHW F17 90x35 ................................................... $4.95mt 90x45 ................................................... $6.50mt 140x45 ................................................. $9.70mt 190x45 ............................................... $14.30mt 240x45 ............................................... $20.50mt 290x45 ............................................... $24.50mt

ALL PRICES INCLUDE GST PAYMENT BY CASH OR CREDIT CARD ONLY E. & O.E

50x25 ................................................... $1.25mt 75x38 ................................................... $2.75mt 125x38 ................................................. $4.65mt

MDF CRAFTWOOD 2400x1200x3mm ................................ $11.00ea 2400x1200x6mm ................................ $18.00ea 2400x1200x9mm ................................ $24.00ea 2400x1200x12mm .............................. $27.00ea 2400x1200x16mm .............................. $30.00ea 2400x1200x18mm .............................. $33.00ea 3600x600x16mm ................................ $22.00ea

PARTICLEBOARD 18mm 2400x450 ............................................ $12.00ea 2400x600 ............................................ $16.00ea 2400x1200 .......................................... $32.00ea

POLYESTER â&#x20AC;&#x153;GREENSTUFFâ&#x20AC;? POLYESTER BATTS BATTS

R1.5 16pc $29.75 per bag R3.0 8pc $34.50 per bag

MERBAU 90x19 SHORTS DAR 1.8 & 2.1mt LENGTHS

$4.75 plm MELAMINE - EDGED 16MM

TREATED PINE SLEEPERS

2400x300 ............................................ $11.00ea 2400x450 ............................................ $17.00ea 2400x600 ............................................ $22.00ea 1800x450 ............................................ $13.50ea 1800x600 ............................................ $17.00ea 3600x450 ............................................ $26.50ea 3600x600 ............................................ $35.00ea Not Edged 2400x1200 .......................................... $40.00ea 2400x1200x3mm ................................ $18.00ea

200x50

PINE LINING 140x12 VJ/Regency .............................. $1.95mt 140x19 VJ/Floor.................................... $2.95mt

PINE DAR STD GRADE 42x19 ................................................... $1.10mt 70x19 ................................................... $1.45mt 90x19 ................................................... $1.80mt 120x19 ................................................. $2.20mt 140x19 ................................................. $2.65mt 190x19 ................................................. $4.00mt 240x19 ................................................. $5.75mt 290x19 ................................................. $7.95mt 140x12 ................................................. $2.15mt

Forprice priceand andavailability availability For allyour yourbuilding buildingsupply supply ofofall needs please call needs please call

2.4 mt ................................................. $12.50ea 2.4 mt (Packs 40) ................................ $11.50ea 2.7 mt ................................................. $14.25ea 2.7 mt (Packs 40) ................................ $13.00ea 3.0 mt ................................................. $15.75ea 3.0 mt (Packs 40) ................................ $14.50ea 200x75 1.8 mt ................................................. $14.25ea 1.8 mt (Packs 30) ................................ $13.00ea 2.4 mt ................................................. $19.00ea 2.4 mt (Packs 30) ................................ $17.00ea 2.7 mt ................................................. $21.25ea 2.7 mt (Packs 30) ................................ $19.50ea 3.0 mt ................................................. $23.75ea 3.0 mt (Packs 30) ................................ $21.75ea 3.6 mt ................................................. $28.50ea 3.6 mt (Packs 30) ................................ $26.00ea 200x100 2.4 mt ................................................. $25.25ea 2.4 mt (Packs 25) ................................ $23.25ea 3.0 mt ................................................. $31.50ea 3.0 mt (Packs 25) ................................ $29.00ea

2400x500 Oriental ............................... $25.00ea

TREATED PINE R/S 100x12 Paling....................................... $0.65mt 150x12 Paling....................................... $0.95mt 150x25 ................................................. $1.90mt 75x50 ................................................... $2.40mt

PRIMED MDF MOULDINGS

T/PINE F7/MGP10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LASER CUT

S/Bevel 42x15 ...................................... $1.00mt S/Bevel 67x15 ...................................... $1.30mt S/Bevel 67x18 ...................................... $1.35mt L/ Tongue 67x18 ................................... $1.35mt L/ Tongue 92x18 ................................... $1.95mt L/ Tongue 140x18 ................................. $3.25mt B/nose 67x18 ....................................... $1.35mt B/nose 92x18 ....................................... $1.95mt

70x35 ................................................... $2.70mt

CYPRESS PINE PICKETS 70x19 900mm ....................................... $1.80ea 70x19 1200mm ..................................... $2.30ea 70x19 1500mm ..................................... $2.85ea 70x19 1800mm ..................................... $3.20ea

DESIGN PINE - PRIMED T/PINE 18x18 Quad/Fillet/DAR .......................... $1.35mt 42x18 DAR ............................................ $2.35mt 66x18 DAR ............................................ $3.35mt 90x18 DAR ............................................ $4.65mt 138x18 DAR .......................................... $6.95mt 30x30 Int Stop ....................................... $2.95mt 57x30 Ext Stop ...................................... $5.25mt 42x42 DAR ............................................ $4.60mt 66x42 DAR F7 ....................................... $7.10mt 90x42 DAR F7 ....................................... $8.95mt 138x42 DAR F7 ................................... $13.50mt 185x42 DAR F7 ................................... $17.95mt 230x42 DAR F7 ................................... $28.25mt 280x42 DAR F7 ................................... $34.25mt

T/PINE SLEEPER SPECIAL

200 x 75 x 2.4mt

each PACK LOTS ONLY

5981 0943

70x45 ................................................... $3.55mt 90x35 ................................................... $3.55mt 90x45 ................................................... $4.65mt 140x35 ................................................. $5.50mt 140x45 ................................................. $6.95mt 190x45 ................................................. $9.25mt 240x45 ............................................... $12.00mt 290x45 ............................................... $14.50mt

T/PINE FASCIA PRIMED 190x32 D&G... ...................................... $8.95mt 240x32 D&G... .................................... $18.50mt

PINE MGP10 70x35 Long .......................................... $2.45mt 70x45 Long ...........................................$3.15mt 90x35 Studs ......................................... $2.15mt 90x35 Long .......................................... $2.45mt 90x45 Studs ......................................... $2.95mt 90x45 Long ...........................................$3.35mt

PINE MERCH 90x35 ................................................... $1.25mt 90x45 ................................................... $1.60mt

PINE F7/MGP10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LASER CUT 140x45 ................................................. $5.75mt 190x45 ................................................. $8.25mt 240x45 ............................................... $11.25mt

GALV SLEEPER CHANNEL â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; SECTION $40.00MT â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122; SECTION $24.00MT

Ph: 5981 0943

11Dalkeith DalkeithDrive, Drive,Dromana Dromana

Fax: 5987 3887 sales@dromanatimber.com.au

www.dromanatimber.com.au www.dromanatimber.com.au

Mon-Fri Mon-Fri7am-4pm 7am-4pmSat Sat7am-12 7am-12noon noon Western Port News 10 March 2015

PAGE 11

NEWS DESK

Forward thinking vital for business Neil Walker neil@mpnews.com.au

Journey’s end: Randall Stephens arrives at Sorrento. Picture: Yanni

Long ride for a cause “A LONG ride for a worthy cause” is how Randall Stephens described his journey by bike across the Nullarbor last week. Stepping off the Queenscliff-toSorrento ferry the 34-year-old said he was planning to put his “feet up and just relax”. His 5000km ride has so far raised $4400 to increase people’s awareness of haemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Mr Stephens, who suffers from the condition, said he revelled in the personal, physical and mental challenge of the gruelling ride, which took six months.

“Being a haemophiliac has meant coping with a great deal of adversity, struggling to overcome the debilitating problems of joint inflammation, deterioration and internal bleeding,” he said. Earlier, he had travelled to Perth via train from Sydney, after completing an 800km ride down the east coast from Brisbane to Sydney. Sponsors are Velo Cycles Melbourne and Haemophilia Foundation of Victoria. To donate, see Mr Stephen’s Facebook page or look up Randall’s Really Big Bike Ride for Haemophilia.

FORMER UK prime minister Margaret Thatcher infamously proclaimed “there is no such thing as society” in 1987 but it is not an opinion futurist Mark McCrindle would share. The social researcher, author and professional speaker has made a career out of analysing modern society’s trends and actions. He is heading to Mornington this month to share some of his insights as a guest speaker as part of the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Business Breakfast Series. Mr McCrindle established McCrindle Research nine years ago and has made it his business to tell corporate clients and governments about societal shifts on the horizon. The company conducts focus group research and collates and digs through data to make statistics clear to more than 100 corporate and government clients. He regularly appears as a social research commentator in the press and on TV and radio on shows such as Channel Ten’s The Project, ABC News 24 and Channel Seven’s Sunrise. “I was working towards a psychology degree and my goal back then was to become a psychologist but I actually preferred sociology more, looking at society rather than individuals,” he said. “We try to help people understand the trends and changes to come. We all spend so long focused on what we’re doing now or the technical

Futurist: Mark McCrindle

aspects of our industry that we forget to observe the changing external environment and technological shift.” He said his presentation in Mornington is a good chance for businesspeople to find out how changing demographics, including the coming of age of those born from 1982 onwards, commonly referred to as Generation Y, will impact on their companies both as consumers and employees. “[Companies] can suddenly find they’re good at what they do but they’re no longer relevant to the society we live in.” Planning for change is essential for a business aiming to thrive in a technological advances and the rise of social media, according to Mr McCrindle. McCrindle Research itself has had to adapt to change over the past decade. “When we began as market researchers it was just all about statistics

and reports but these days it’s about a ‘summary card’ to communicate to stakeholders and visual presentations and animated visuals … social media and multi-media presentations didn’t exist when we started. “It’s about visualising stats – taking it out of percentages and pie charts – and communicating in a simple and a quick way rather than having to read through a table.” McCrindle Research’s move to incorporate graphics and multi-media in its presentation of statistics gleaned through research has been recognised by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The ABS awarded McCrindle Research a Statistics Excellence Award in 2013 for “excellence in using statistics in the media”. The award came just two years after ABC’s Media Watch show questioned some of McCrindle Research’s survey methods in its earlier years. Mr McCrindle is unfazed by the criticism. “If you develop a career that’s out there, you’re going to have people who have a go. We’re all about conducting quality research.” Mark McCrindle will talk about Trends transforming the business landscape: thriving in times of unprecedented change at Mornington Racecourse on Tuesday 17 March, 7-9am. The FMP Business Breakfast Series is hosted by Frankston Council, Mornington Peninsula Shire, Frankston Business Network, Monash University and Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism. See frankstonbusinessnetwork.com.au/ fmpbrekky for full details.

Window Decor at Affordable Prices Red Hill Show’s pole position

•CURTAINS •BLINDS •AWNINGS •SHUTTERS

WE HAVE MOVED! But only next door. We offer a range of quality custom made window treatments, catering for all budgets. Ideas and helpful advice from experienced decor consultants.

THE Red Hill Show is now just three weeks away. Submission day for the Show’s many competition categories is looming. Cakes need to be baked, cheeses aged and alpacas groomed. But with only two weeks before their totem pole needs to be constructed, the horticulture staff at the Karingal organisation, led by Senior Site Manager John Proudlock, still appear very relaxed. Six years ago the team, together with the intellectually and physically disabled adults who attend the centre in Rosebud every day, began entering the Red Hill Show’s Decorated Shoe competition. The Red Hill Show ribbons on the wall celebrate their finest competitive moments, including ‘Shoe Horn’ (a shoe adorned with a bull’s horn), ‘Tap Shoe’ (literally a bathroom tap within a shoe) and ‘Boot Scoot’ (a boot attached to a scooter). “No one got that one except for me; it was too obscure for the judges” Proudlock says of ‘Shoo Fly’; a shoe with a jeans zipper instead of laces. ”Tough As Old Boots: that was when we just got an old boot and stuck some knives and forks in it.”

When the Decorated Shoe competition wound up three years ago, the Karingal team switched their focus to the Best Decorated Totem Pole competition. And on this sunny afternoon, the totem pole concepts are flying. “Icy Pole – a totem pole made of ice.” “Pole Dancer – we could do something with that!” “What about a Pole-a Bear?!” “The judge for the Totem Pole Competition, she used to work for McLelland Gallery, and she actually selected all the artwork to go along Peninsula Link,” says Proudlock. With that insider information, the team have a new plan: build a totem pole designed specifically to appeal to judge Charlotte Carter. On Red Hill Show Day – Saturday March 28th - look out for a totem pole inspired entirely by Peninsula Link sculptures. “A Tree of Life totem pole…..stick a ram’s head on top of it….it’s Year of the Goat!” The Red Hill Show will be held on Saturday, March 28th. Some competition categories are still accepting entries – visit redhillshow.com.au for details.

At Shades we are proud to be part of your home

OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE

5975 9366 PAGE 12

Western Port News 10 March 2015

Shop 8, 1-13 Tyabb Road (cnr Nepean Hwy) Mornington www.shadesofaustralia.net.au

Pole position: John Proudlock with Jacob and Scott and their totem pole. Picture: Yanni

1300 855 335

FOUND A BETTER PRICE? W E W I L L M ATC H I T ! *Conditions apply

SKIN TREATMENTS

MEDICAL GRADE LASER HAIR REMOVAL

Microdermabrasion

$49

Lip

1/2 Arms

$59

Chemical Peel

$49

Bikini

$19

Back

$99

Skin Needling

$99

Underarms

$19

Chest

$99 $99

Dermapen

$149

Face

$29

Lower Legs

Cosmetic Tattoo

$495

Brazilian

$29

Full Legs

$199

*Conditions apply. Introductory prices only

victoriancosmetic.com.au

Suite 11, 108 Young St, Frankston

30% OFF

R R P I N C LU D I N G PAC K AG E S

*Conditions apply. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Expires April 30th. Valid for FRANKSTON only.

Western Port News 10 March 2015

PAGE 13

NEWS DESK

Nothing much to marble about among the shops EMU can hear his Blushing Bride drumming loudly, that noise emus make in their throat when startled or angry. It is audible for kilometres. It sets dogs barking. The neighbours complain about rattling cutlery. Emu feels a headache coming on. “Four hundred and ninety thousand results,” she squawks, advancing but still half way down the hall. “I just Googled it. Four hundred and ninety thousand!” She has arrived at the door to what is laughingly called the man cave, blotting out the light in that special way of hers. She begins to drum louder. “Don’t do that, Dear,” Emu pleads urgently. “It corrupts my cochlears. Four hundred and ninety thousand whats? And it is such a cliché. Why would the shire build the Taj Mahal at Rosebud? It would look so out of place. It would not conform with the rest of the shopping strip. And where would all the desks go?” Emu could feel his bewilderment was showing. His bride noticed, and softened. “It said in the local paper that the shire was going to build the Taj Mahal near the Rosebud cinema and fill it with shire staff,” she said, patting his wing. “We can’t afford it and it would be too showy. All that gleaming marble. Fine for India, but not here.” Emu is orientating himself. He now

knows of what she speaks. “They’re not actually going to build the Taj Majal,” he ventures feebly. “It’s a figure of speech. It actually means they’re going to build something modern and … and …” He searches for the right bureaucratic buzzword “... appropriate for the shire, Dear.” Suddenly his mind is locked into clichés. “At the end of the day,” he hears himself intoning, “the bottom line will dictate a structure – if one is mandated – that meets the requirement for a purpose-built facility that those tasked with performing necessary public service functions ...” It is so long ago that Emu topped up on Sir Humphrey Appleby-speak. He peters out: “... will find, er, appropriate.” Whether the shire builds a new

headquarters in Rosebud and what it will look like is far from settled, Emu gleans on a quick re-read of the newspaper report, which says nothing of the proposed style of any new building. It will probably be “bayside contemporary”, he muses, but thriftily done. The internet confirms the 490,000 mentions of “Taj Mahals” from all over the world, even from Alice Springs. In Gympie, Queensland, the local paper reported theirs was “headed for the scrap heap”, which did seem a waste. But what’s this? A chap has made a model of the famed tomb at Agra, India – the “crown of palaces”, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a resting place for his wife Mumtaz

Headline news: It seems many readers, emus included, take headlines literally. However, Mornington Peninsula’s councillors are more likely to opt for “bayside comtemporary” rather than “taj” when it comes to a new civic centre. Those that don’t mind admitting a certain admiration for India’s marble masterpiece include Ron Savory’s matchstick version, left, and an iced cake, right.

Mahal – out of 10,000 matchsticks. And here’s one made of Lego. And another of toothpicks. Shah Jahan would be furious. Five thousand nine hundred and twenty-two pieces comprise the plastic model. Soccer superstar David Beckham built one, an admission on TV that sent sales of the kit soaring 633 per cent. It is too sublime a structure – more art than mere man-sculpted stone – to be rendered in plastic or matchsticks, Emu decides. By all means put pictures of it in books and on postcards,

to be marvelled at. Plastic mocks it. It is a thing of heart-stopping serenity and ethereal dignity, existing at the divine edge of human accomplishment. The astonishing tribute of a grief-stricken man to his wife who died delivering their 14th child. They lie together in its burial vault. Mrs Emu has long stopped drumming. One cannot long look at or think about the Taj Mahal without falling into a profound, calming, reverie. Emu memo to self: get a picture of it for the Blushing Bride’s study wall, to go above her desk.

Footy players take ‘heart’ to young FRANKSTON Dolphins players Brad Sykes and Sam Fox are running school holiday programs through in Frankston and on the Mornington Peninsula. Both players are in their fourth season with Frankston’s VFL team and are qualified coaches and say they want to show youngsters how sport and healthy lifestyle choices can improve their quality of life They say team sport has engendered life lessons that helps them with the challenges of everyday life and have started Syked for Sport to help spread the message. Fox said they attributed their personal confidence and success to sport. “Through our Kick Start to a Healthy Heart program we aim to bring about a revolution in the com-

munity by fostering a fresh culture of fun, purpose and inspiration through affordable sports programs that reach as many youngsters as possible,” Fox said. “Online games and social networking have captivated the imagination and energy of our youth, which has its place, however, Kick Start to a Healthy Heart leads to more physical activity, more social interaction and increased emotional wellbeing.” Fox said research shows participation in sport and particularly team sport provides “unique benefits to the youth of our community”. “Benefits include greater confidence and self-belief, improvements in motor skills, rising fitness levels, and healthier eating habits. Active participation in sport is valuable as

it develops pro-active interpersonal skills such as teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, positivity, resilience and socialisation.” Kick Start to a Healthy Heart has run an eight-week program at six primary schools and is also developing a leadership program for high school students. “We are keen to raise public awareness of our passion and programs - particularly within our local schools - so that more youth of this generation have an opportunity to receive a kick start toward finding their place in this community and to making a difference,” Fox said. The six-day school holiday programs for 5-10 year olds are supported by the Frankston Dolphins. Bookings: www.sykedforsport.com.au

Living examples: Frankston footballers Sam Fox (second from left at back) and Brad Sykes (third from left) with Bonbeach footballer Ricky Sykes and fellow Dolphin Dale Sutton during one of their Kick Start to a Healthy Heart programs at Frankston Park.

Peninsula Fireplace Floor Trusses, Roof Trusses, Wall Frames, Installation & Timber Framing Material Somerville office open Tuesday & Friday 9am-4pm or byy appointment.

16 Guelph G l h Street, St t S Somerville ill

Servicing the peninsula

Centre

We Specialise in the 6DOHV RI

)LUHSODFH 6\VWHPV

www.trussfab.com.au

TRUSSFAB (AUST) PTY LTD Manufacturing Plant 6-10 Pelson Crt, Dandenong

Ph 5977 7111 0429 906 858 PAGE 14

Western Port News 10 March 2015

6/42 Hartnett Drive, Seaford PH: 9770 4011 : ZZZ SHQLQVXODÀUHSODFH FRP DX ( LQIR#SHQLQVXODÀUHSODFH FRP DX

WHAT’S ON AT NEPTOURS *CROWN CASINO – MONTHLY* Casino’s bus program with a great BUFFET lunch (all) $35.

AUSTRALASIAN QUILT CONVENTION Fri 17 Apr – All $60

Only persons over the age of 18 permitted. LAST THURSDAY EACH MONTH (numbers permitting)

DIRTY DANCING Wed 22 Apr Adults $115 (p/s) $105

THE LION KING Wed 10 June (matinee) QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET (a) $120 (p/s) $110 Tue 14 Apr ’15 - all $30. Shop for all the bargains we ANYTHING GOES do not have down here. Wed 17 Jun We even supply a couple (a) $130 (p/s) $120 of Eskys for some of your perishables. WW1 CENTENARY EXHIBITION Tue 19 May ’15 Adults $75 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL (p/s) $65 (ch) $55 FLOWER SHOW Fri 27 Mar ’15 STRICTLY BALLROOM Adults $65 (p/s) $60 Extended Season-Wed 17 Jun Adults $125 P/s $110.00

Neptours Phone: 5987 2011

www.neptours.com.au

Huge car parks plan for Skylift David Harrison david@mpnews.com.au LARGE tracts of Arthurs Seat State Park near the summit will be taken over for car parking to service the proposed Skylift gondola ride, a meeting organised by Save Our Seat was told last week. More car parking will also be developed near the gondola’s bottom station, beside the historic Dromana cemetery, the 70 attendees were told. There were gasps from the audience when pictures were shown of the total car park area, which will accommodate well over 600 vehicles. An audience member and local resident, Gabrielle Johnstone, protested that the summit’s number two car park would cover an area she and her Seawinds volunteer group had been working hard to regenerate. It contained native orchids, she said. A plan of the summit parking showed three overflow areas – a main overflow off Purves Rd plus two bigger and more distant areas. It was suggested mini-buses might be needed to pick up and deliver patrons who parked at the sites and that lighting would be needed to help late-departing patrons to find their vehicles. It was also pointed out that females employed at the summit gondola station would need to be accompanied to their vehicles, especially at the end of night shifts. Total car parking for the bottom gondola station and at the summit is proposed to be 627, of which four

Council move to control approvals for contentious developments will be disabled parking, plus four bus spaces, according to a Parks Victoria document. In an important development last Friday, Cr Hugh Fraser moved to ensure that councillors, not shire officers, decide on conditions imposed on Skylift by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. These include the emergency management plan and the bushfire emergency plan. VCAT imposed 78 conditions on the Skylift proposal, many of them highly detailed. They cover everything from shire approval of the plans, landscaping, food and beverage sales, and neighbourhood amenity, to closing the gondola lift in emergencies and gondola evacuation procedures. VicRoads must be satisfied the project meets its conditions, included in the VCAT decision. They include providing a detailed traffic volume forecast and “an analysis of ... pedestrian and patron safety” including roadway “vertical geometry” at the summit and calculation of sight distances. No work can start “in, on, under or over the road reserve” without all necessary approvals, condition 77 mandates. The threat of bushfire was also dis-

Gondola days: Three parking areas will serve patrons of Arthurs Seat Skylift. The company is banking on about 160,000 people a year using the $18 million ride.

cussed, with deep concern expressed about the number of people who might be at the summit, sheltering in the 850-square metre building and unable to leave because of fire. Three roads lead away from the summit. All would be risky in a bushfire. The draft Emergency Management Plan risk rating for the summit is

“high” but “unlikely”, with “major” consequences for both people and infrastructure, according to the plan’s table 6.1. The primary response to a bushfire threat is to call 000, the table states. The meeting was told that the top station is to be built to a far lower Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) than is

required for new houses built in the area. A recent house was required to meet the BAL 40 standard, at considerable extra cost, while the Skylift summit building is required to conform to BAL 12.5, the second-lowest level. At the VCAT hearing, Member Geoff Rundell questioned Parks Victoria witness Alan Farquhar about the benefits Skylift would provide for Arthurs Seat State Park. Part of Mr Farquhar’s response was that Parks Victoria had “allowed the proponent to propose a new footprint” for the area to be leased. Discussions had included offering a multi-attraction ticket for Skylift and the proposed Point Nepean quarantine station development, which is in doubt after the election of the Labor state government last November. The object was to encourage people to “linger” at Arthurs Seat, Mr Farquhar said, and then move from the gondola to Point Nepean. Mr Rundell asked if it was feasible to have a cafe at the summit without a gondola. Mr Farquhar said it was, but it would be better with the gondola ride. Parks Victoria’s funding was dependent on the number of visitors to the parks it controlled, including that at Arthurs Seat.  Save Our Seat has launched a new petition that can be signed online at saveourseat.org. The website also provides a downloadable letter that can be sent to Environment Minister Lisa Neville.

Western Port News 10 March 2015

PAGE 15

LETTERS Independent review I am writing in response to the article Developers push for bandicoot delisting (The News 24/2/15). The article claims that the assessment of the southern brown bandicoot by the Threatened Species Scientific Committee (TSSC) is due to the influence of developers and in a quest to appease their interests. This is simply untrue. The TSSC is conducting an independent assessment as part of its normal process, not at my request. The assessment was triggered by findings in the Mammal Action Plan, published in 2012. This has nothing to do with any current or planned developments and is being conducted nationwide. The article also claims that the southern brown bandicoot is one of just five species being reviewed. In fact, a total of 80 species are currently under review by the TSSC across Australia. This includes southern brown bandicoot populations in Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania and New South Wales. Thirteen species are due for review before the process commences for the southern brown bandicoot. The committee is due to report its findings on the status of the populations in March 2016. The TSSC is an independent committee of eminent conservation scientists. They are experts within their field and would never seek to delist an animal if it risked the species becoming endangered. Given the standards for finding that a species should be declared as safe beyond reasonable doubt, I do not expect these conditions are likely to be met. I am passionate about conserving populations of the southern brown bandicoot in Victoria and across Australia. Greg Hunt, MP for Flinders and Minister for Conservation

Food protection I have been advised that a recent Landline program on ABC-TV covered an alarming story on the Australiangrown frozen vegetable industry. It was suggested that Simplot Australia is not far from closing and moving to New Zealand in order to capture the cheaper Chinese vegetables and export to Australia. The loss of the frozen vegetable market to our many small business local growers is very serious and will challenge the viability of the business. My concern is that not only will we end up with only Chinese frozen vegetables being available but we will not be able to get our high quality fresh and local vegetables. Also the many job losses are of concern. As the Minister for Small Business

who has already been instrumental in the process that has seen thousands of jobs lost from the small businesses that supply the vehicle industry is Dunkley MP Bruce Billson going to let the same happen to the food industry? Terry O’Shea, Halls Head, Western Australia

Level the field With the local footballers about to start another season, the news from their netball sisters is that Sorrento and possibly Dromana will not field A-grade teams this season which, along with Hastings, is what happened in 2013. This leads to a non-level playing field for those clubs that do participate because some teams will be drawn to play them twice, and not the top clubs in Tyabb, Crib Point and Rye, while others will face the top three twice, but will only encounter the forfeiting clubs once. This is causing discontent among the other clubs. There is also another side to consider. The top three clubs in the competition have about 20 players who played, or are playing in the Victorian Netball League, while the remaining clubs have two or three. In the past this has resulted in clubs like Sorrento and Hastings enduring 80 goal thrashings. For the women of these clubs there are surely, and understandably, more enjoyable things to do on a Saturday than walk on court and be donkey-licked every week, without respite. Part of the initial problem is that the competition was instituted like other country leagues which have football netball competitions, blithely disregarding the fact that the Mornington Peninsula, for better or worse, is a part of Melbourne. Three netball competitions pre-existed in this part of the world, and the football/netball league was superfluous. It has now become difficult for all these competitions to find netballers. This was never a country league. In many country towns in Victoria if a young person does not participate in football, netball or cricket, there is little else. The peninsula is blessed with facilities for water sports, athletics, equestrian, hockey, basketball, bowls, tennis, and golf beyond measure. Here is another obstacle to the success of the netball competition. To rectify this situation, it is not up to the clubs, but depends entirely on the administration of the Peninsula Nepean Sports Alliance. Rumours surround Dromana’s ability to field a strong team this season, after playing in two of the past three football grand finals, and Sorrento has played in the last seven. Both clubs’ player

payments total hundreds of thousands of dollars a season so the irony is not lost on anyone. The football clubs worked on the adage that if you throw enough money at a problem the problem will go away. Perhaps the sports alliance could induce Sorrento and Dromana to extend largesse to the women, rather than the present situation of the men getting all the money and the women getting nothing. Antony Nemaric, Somerville

Follow the rule I saw Cadel Evans on the TV news and noticed he was riding his bike in the middle of a driving lane while there was an adjacent bicycle lane. All the while, of course, moaning about drivers. My question to VicRoads was: is there a road rule that says that bicycles must use the dedicated marked bike lanes on the highway or can they ignore them and use the driving lane at their discretion? The answer: “Road rule 247 states the rider of a bicycle must use the bicycle lane unless it is impracticable to do so.” So Cadel was violating Road Rule 247 as do many of his bicycle compatriots. Quite frankly I am tired of having to put up with rude riders (minority) and the mobs who have no consideration for automobiles and take advantage wherever they can, totally disregarding the bike lanes like they own the roads. I am more than willing to share the road with them even though they pay nothing for the privilege and have no minimum safety standards in the road rules (another subject altogether). Of course, there is no enforcement of this road rule and that is why they continue their obnoxious behaviour with impunity. Call the cop shops and complain and let them know that they are quite willing to ticket us for violations of all sorts but not bicyclists, who only have one road rule to follow. Joe lenzo, Safety Beach

Discussion needed I would like to question whether local ratepayer associations around Australia are the appropriate groups to comment on the future of national parks. I refer to a spokesman for Mornington Peninsula ratepayers (and I am a ratepayer here) commenting about the development company which signed a lease with the Napthine government at the 11th hour before it went into caretaker mode [before the November 2014 election] promising sensitive development at Point Nepean. I see the outcome of the “sensitive” development at the Two Sisters Sorrento – site of the first colonial

settlement of Victoria - by the same developer as a disaster. I understand the consultation [about the future use of Point Nepean National Park] with Parks Victoria was done with the previous Labor government and the Liberals sacked and transferred Parks Victoria staff at Point Nepean who were involved in those discussions. The recognition of the Boon Wurrung people is extremely important and would be much better served with Parks Victoria than at a developer’s hands, as would be the quarantine, army and first settlement stories and not forgetting the fauna and flora, both of which will be impacted with test hole drilling and significant vegetation removal to put in spas and pools. With the rush to sign the lease last November, much of the final proposal is unknown. National parks are nature reserves and wilderness areas and development discussion should be administered and discussed by appropriate parks and conservation groups, not local community groups without specific environment agendas. This is the only way to get true sensitive development John Trewarne, Rye

Small sacrifice I’m a dog owner and I understand the need to go out and get exercise, not just for myself but also for my dog. Government policy shows biodiversity is a responsibility for all Australians under the Australia’s Biodiversity Conservation Strategy 2010–2030 as well as the Victorian strategy for biodiversity of 1996, making it subject to the Planning and Environment Act of 1987. This is not about any minority group. I take note that the mentioning of feral foxes and cats in the national park are threat to the hooded plover, that’s why a feral animal control program exists and cats are to be confined to owners’ properties 24 hours day. These animals have no place in Australia’s natural biodiversity web and they cause damage, essentially pulling the threads of the web apart. Banning dogs from the beach is a necessary sacrifice to ensure preservation of the hooded plover in the national park. After all, others use the national park, not just dog owners. The argument that an activity should be allowed because there are other risks to the birds such as feral animals and high tides is not sound. If a risk can be minimised to protect species then that is what needs to occur. People need to ask themselves at what stage will it be okay to ban dogs from the beach. When there are 30 hooded plovers left, 20 hooded plovers left, 10, 5, 3, 1, 0? Mornington Peninsula Shire has provided more leash free areas than

any other municipality. We can also walk with a leash in any street and any footpath apart from areas where high biodiversity values occur. At the end of the day people, not governments, protect the environment. The national park is zoned to protect and conserve the natural environment and natural processes for their historic, scientific, landscape, habitat or cultural values. To provide facilities which assist in public education and interpretation of the natural environment with minimal degradation of the natural environment or natural processes and to provide for appropriate resource based uses. The personal attack on our MP for Nepean [Martin Dixon] who is calling for dogs to be banned doesn’t show responsibility to our biodiversity or recognition of the applicable land use that is in place to ensure that the national park is preserved for future generations. Cameron Brown, Rosebud West

Cyclist hit by concrete truck A CYCLIST, 34, of Mt Eliza, was hit by a truck and knocked off his bike in Mornington on Friday. It is believed a concrete truck was travelling northwest on Beleura Hill Rd when it collided with the cyclist travelling in the opposite direction about 6.45am. The man was airlifted to The Alfred hospital suffering life-threatening injuries. The 57-year-old male truck driver, of Woodleigh Vale, was last week assisting police investigators with their inquiries. Beleura Hill Rd was blocked between Barkly and Shandon streets while police investigated. Investigators urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report to crimestoppersvic.com.au

Writers meet, think, be merry THE next meeting of the Peninsula branch of the Fellowship of Australian Writers is at 2pm on Sunday 15 March. Writers young and old, experienced and novice, are invited to attend the monthly meetings at the community centre, Albert St, Mornington, 2-4.30pm, on the third Sunday of each month. Membership is $15 a year. Bring a pad and a pen. Activities include publishing your own book. For many years the club has run a national competition with $1000 prizemoney. Details: Owen Quayle 5975 3351.

Did you know... you can view our papers online

www.mpnews.com.au PAGE 16

Western Port News 10 March 2015

NEWS DESK

Designing into the next decade AN exciting and interactive exhibition called ‘CUSP: Designing into the next decade’ is at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery until 3 May. It brings together 12 Australian designers who have the potential to influence lifestyle, learning and culture, and develop ideas that On the CUSP: An exhibition

at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery brings together 12 Australian designers who have the potential to influence lifestyle, learning and culture, developing ideas that could change the way we inhabit the world. The items displayed invite and encourage visitors such as Lucy and Ryan Ritchie to interact with the exhibition. Picture: Daryl Gordon

Mosque members help clean up Australia

could change the way we inhabit the world. Mornington is the only Victorian venue to show this exciting and interactive exhibition. Its works rnge from Ranging from architecture to fashion, object, interactive, system, robotics and sound designers, the exhibition considers who is working “on the cusp” of thinking in their field and what is driving their work. CUSP is not a traditional art exhibition: items displayed invite and encourage visitors to interact. Mari Velonaki’s Blue Iris is termed “intelligent” wallpaper that invites visitors to touch, caress or whisper to it. In response it may weep, change colour, or display and rearrange marks on its surface. Slow down and measure your heart rate with George Khut’s Bright Heart’s enchanting app, or try Florian Muller’s interactive game that has the user hanging off a bar over a wild river only allowing them to rest occasionally on floating pieces of driftwood. Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Bev Colomb described the exhibition as “bold and stimulating”. “It covers the breadth of design from data visualisation to social robotics, presenting some of the most exciting ideas currently being explored by Australian designers,” she said. “It’s wonderful that our gallery is presenting exhibitions, such as CUSP, that have broad and relevant appeal to so many people and we look forward to seeing many new faces at the gallery over the coming weeks.” Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery is in the Civic Reserve, Dunns Rd. Opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday 10am–5pm. Admission fees are $4 adults and $2 concession. Details: call 5975 4395 or see mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au

Bid for more pokies THE Langwarrin-based Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Victoria has been credited as providing the third highest number of volunteers at this year’s Clean Up Australia Day. On Sunday 1 March more than 200 volunteers from association helped

collect rubbish at selected sites in Langwarrin, Dandenong and Werribee South. At Langwarrin, above, the clean-up began at the association’s mosque, Bait-ul-Salam (House of Peace), with a recitation from the Quran and its

English translation. Imam Janud said Ahmadi Muslims volunteered “very enthusiastically” because cleaning up was “a part of our faith” and Muhammad had proclaimed “cleanliness is half of your faith”. “Secondly, we are proud Austral-

ians; we want to do our part in safeguarding Australia for future generations. This is just one of many ways we can do so,” Imam Janud said. More than 1200 volunteers from the association worked at nine clean-up sites across Australia.

MORNINGTON on Tanti Hotel has applied to the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulationto install another 17 poker machines to take its total number from 23 to 40. Mornington Peninsula Shire Council intends to lodge a submission and is seeking comment from the public.

Western Port News 10 March 2015

PAGE 17

Call Now for a

NEW TEETH FOR EASTER!!!!

FREE

No Obligation Consultation

Show your Pension Card in March to receive:

A Set of Complete Dentures for only $1550 (normally $2000) 0) Plus an EASTER EGG! Partial Dentures from $700 Mention this ad when enquiring

We have the ability to make dentures in 1 day!

ASK US HOW!

Tony Finn Dental Prosthetist

190 High Street, HASTINGS Ph: 03 5979 3007 tony@diamonddentures.com.au www.diamonddentures.com.au

We want YOU and YOUR FAMILY and FRIENDS to have the dental care you need at the most affordable rates in the area.

WE WANT YOU TO MAKE AFFORDABLE DENTIST AS YOUR PREFERRED DENTIST.

9am - 5pm Monday to Friday

Make sure you bring your health fund card with you to each visit. We claim your refund electronically ON THE SPOT allowing you to only pay the gap with cash or credit card. If you need help with ﬁnance for more involved treatment, please contact the clinic.

NOT IN A FUND? Here’s some great news! Our fees are 20 - 40% LESS than other dentists because of our efﬁcient practice management systems.

We do the hard work to make sure you get the beneﬁts!

BAXTER MEDICAL DENTAL COSMETIC CLINIC

Whether you have dental insurance or not, isn’t it good to know that as a patient of this practice, you will enjoy BUDGET RATES? SIMPLY CALL US TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT OR FOR MORE INFORMATION. Like so many patients who have chosen us, we hope you will give us the opportunity to provide you with all the beneﬁts of becoming an Affordable Dentist patient.

ANTI-WRINKLE INJECTIONS now available at the clinic.

We welcome EPC patients, Victorian emergency voucher, teen voucher, Victorian denture scheme and Veteran affair patients.

AFFORDABLE DENTIST

CRIB POINT MEDICAL CENTRE

TOORADIN SUPER CLINIC

57 Baxter-Tooradin Rd BAXTER

Shop 4, 1065 Frankston-Flinders Rd SOMERVILLE

337 Stony Point Rd CRIB POINT

110 South Gippsland Highway TOORADIN

5971 1110

5977 8830

5983 0022

5998 3140

PAGE 18

Western Port News 10 March 2015

HEALTHY

LIVING

How’s your Mental Health? IN Australia, one in five people will experience a mental illness at some stage of their life, including conditions such as depression, anxiety and alcohol or other substance abuse disorders. People experiencing mental illness can be debilitated with effects impacting on all areas of their lives from employment, to relationships, to everyday functioning. It is widely recognised that including families/carers in the “recovery” process generally produces a better, longer-term outcome for people with mental illness. However, as identified by a recent Victorian Auditor General’s report, people experiencing mental health issues and their families/carers frequently

find it difficult to access appropriate information about support services that might be helpful to their needs and situation. Frankston/Peninsula Mental Health Services Network is organising a free Mental Health community information event on Tuesday March 24, from 11am till 2pm at Hastings Community Hall, 3 High Street, Hastings. Learn about services that may be able to help you and supports available in the Hastings and wider Peninsula areas for people and families affected by mental illness. For further information about this forum, contact Lindy Alcorn on 9076 6204.

The in Mobility Mobility and Home Living TThe h Specialist he SSpecialist cialiss t in Mo ob bilit ilit ity ty and d Home H Ho o e Living Li Liv ivv iingg Aids Aid AAids id ds ds

WESTERNPORT MOBILITY HOME LIVING + HIRE

We’re local and we come to you! What we do:

• • • •

Service Battery tests Repairs Accessories

• HOME HIRE

HAIL, RAIN OR SHINE SCOOTER CANOPY* * PICTURED RIGHT

Full range of

Home Living Aids

The One Stop Mobility & Home Living Shop NOW AT Shop 6-7, 28 Victoria Street, Hastings Telephone: 1800

449 452

Western Port News 10 March 2015

PAGE 19

PAGE 20

Western Port News 10 March 2015

Western Port

realestate 10 March 2015

Tropical punch > Page 3

2327 Point Nepean Road, RYE

5985 8800 www.jkre.com.au

eninsula arklands

‘a lifestyle village for the over 50’s’

X Friendly atmosphere X Freedom to travel

X Modern kitchen X Open plan design X Two bedrooms with BIR's X Seperate living area X Single garage X Low maintenance garden

$165,000

X Kitchen & large meals area X Separate lounge room X 2 bedrooms with BIR’s X Air-conditioning X European laundry X Single carport

X As-new 2-bedroom home X Modern kitchen with d/w X Air conditioning X Ceiling fans throughout

$169,500

X Two bedrooms with BIR’s X Kitchen and meals area X Separate lounge X Low maintenance garden

$177,000

$179,900

X Bay window X Modern kitchen X Spacious living area X 2 bedrooms with BIR’s X Heating & cooling X Single garage

X Formal living area X Separate meals area X Modern kitchen X 2 bedrooms with BIR’s X Separate laundry X Singel garage

$185,000

X Affordable homes X Social club X A carefree lifestyle X Community centre X Low maintenance X Long-term tenure X Gated community X Residents workshop

To enquire about any of these homes, or to arrange a site inspection, contact David Nelli Mobile:0403 111 234 Office: 5979 2700 Email: david@peninsulaparklands.com.au

249 High Street, Hastings, 3915 Page 2

> WESTERN PORT real estate 10 March 2015

X As-new 2 bedroom home X Sunny corner position X European laundry / kitchen X New 2 bedroom home X Air conditioning X Sun blinds included X Ceiling fans in lounge and main bedroom

$185,000

$189,900

www.peninsulaparklands.com.au

FEATURE PROPERTY

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

One of a kind Address: Price: Agency: Agent:

8 Royadie Road, BLAIRGOWRIE $750,000 plus John Kennedy Real Estate, 2327 Point Nepean Road, Rye, 5985 8800 Leah Pancic, 0421 700 749

IF the zest for the 9 to 5 life is waning and the need for holidays is becoming more and more frequent, why not take the plunge and make this outstanding property your everyday holiday escape and reinvigorate yourself. The superb landscaped gardens that surround the home have been professionally laid out and set the scene for private pool side fun and entertainment. Redefining outdoor living, the wonderful timber deck that overlooks the oasis-like pool, calmly ensconced between palms and

other succulents, is the perfect accompaniment to the free-flowing interior where polished floorboards gleam and natural light fills all spaces. A custom-designed kitchen incorporates a meals area and lounge that opens out to the deck. The kitchen has a stainless-steel dishwasher and rangehood. The second living area has a cosy fireplace and intriguingly, there is access from here up to the loft area, which has wonderful pine lined walls, curved to resemble a ships hull, to complement the coastal

aesthetics of the home even further. The loft could be a fourth bedroom for the adventurous child, but there are three, more conventional bedrooms all with built-in robes, including the main bedroom that has an ensuite and extra walk-in robe. To cater for all the vehicles, work and play, there is a four-car garage and a single carport. The location of this property will be hard to beat, with one of the best ocean beaches on the peninsula at the end of the road. Come and enjoy a special way to live life.

WESTERN PORT real estate 10 March 2015

Page 3

Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333 www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

Harcourts SINCE 1888

AUCTION

Crib Point 7 Jensen Court

Outstanding Lifestyle In A Peaceful Location - $400,000+ buyers Located in a highly sought after location and within walking distance to the Disney street shops, train station and parkland is this perfectly presented 4 large bedroom plus study (or kids retreat with built in games cupboard) home offering peace, privacy and a wonderful lifestyle. The quiet street is set amongst matured treed allotments on larger blocks. Boasting a large quarter acre (approx) block, a new quality kitchen including soft closing hinges, quality mosaic tiles and a dishwasher, 3 split system heaters/coolers, huge master suite with feature bath in the high quality bathroom, large fully fitted walk in robe and parents retreat, 2 quality bathrooms (a huge ensuite and quality family bathroom), large formal lounge and dining. The home opens out onto a huge covered entertaining area complete with Spa, large feature bar and enough room to entertain all of your family and friends. Tradespeople or home handy men will love the huge shed to the rear of the yard. Ideally suited to suit tradespeople, home handy men, hairdressers/beautician or personal trainers. Live the work from home dream. Outside you will also find a double carport plus plenty of other parking. Just walk in and enjoy this home and get on with living your life! AUCTION Saturday 14th March at 11.30am View www.harcourts.com.au Open By Appointment Jason Dowler 0403 598 754

E jason.dowler@harcourts.com.au

www.harcourts.com.au Page 4

> WESTERN PORT real estate 10 March 2015

Harcourts Hastings

Harcourts

10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333 www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

SINCE 1888

FOR LEASE

Hastings 18 Douglas Street

Hastings 27 Rankin Road

Excellent Location

Charming Weatherboard Home In Excellent Location

Fantastic renovated weatherboard home with 2 big bedrooms (BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s), study, open plan kitchen & meals area with a cantilever space saving bench, pine floorboards throughout, heating & cooling, entertaining area, nice front yard and a 500Lt water tank for the garden. Close to shops, schools, and transport.

3 bedroom home with renovated interior featuring new carpets, & blinds and freshly painted walls. Separate lounge has air conditioner and gas wall furnace, kitchen has upright oven with gas cootop, adjoining dining area, main bathroom has separate bath and shower, separate toilet & laundry. Be sure to inspect this charming home.

For Lease $290 per week Inspect By Appointment

For Lease $275 per week Inspect By Appointment

Hastings Office 5970 7333

E hastings@harcourts.com.au

FOR LEASE

E hastings@harcourts.com.au

FOR LEASE

Crib Point 5 Muriel Street

Somers 18 Wayside Road

Surprisingly Spacious

Fully Furnished

3 bedroom home with 2 bathrooms and a large lounge big enough for a pool table! With plenty of natural light throughout, there is a main bedroom with BIR & FES, dining area, new kitchen with gas cooking and from here a sliding door opens to the covered pergola area and rear yard.

This house is set in a large garden, fronting onto the foreshore reserve and beach. Fully self-contained, the 2BR flat is the lower level of an established home with extensive views from almost every room. Comprising of open plan living area and kitchen, wood & gas heating, separate bathroom but shared laundry, single carport. No Pets.

For Lease $350 per week Inspect By Appointment

For Lease $335 per week Inspect By Appointment

Hastings Office 5970 7333

E hastings@harcourts.com.au

Hastings Office 5970 7333

E hastings@harcourts.com.au

www.harcourts.com.au

WESTERN PORT real estate 10 March 2015

Page 5

NEW LISTING

BITTERN 13 Hector Close

NEW LISTING

NOW YOU SEE IT...

HAPPY LIVING IN HECTOR

Near-new and well presented, this modern home integrates indoor and outdoor living with a smartly configured floorplan catering for all family requirements. The main bedroom features FES & WIR, light-filled living zones at the rear of the home include lounge and dining area, a theatre room and family zone. The spacious kitchen has s/steel appliances, glass splashback and plenty of bench space. The entertaining hub has a decked area with room for a pool (STCA). Additional features include double garage. Contact Exclusive Agent.

Newly built, this modern 4BR home perfectly integrates indoor and outdoor living with a smartly conﬁgured ﬂoorplan catering for the family requirements. The main bedroom features FES & WIR, living zones at the rear of the home include casual living and dining, theatre room and study. The spacious kitchen has quality appliances, glass splashback and large bench. The private yard is a haven for entertaining with a decked area and plenty of room for a pool. (STCA). Other features include double garage & heating & cooling. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE $500,000 Offers Over VIEW Saturday 12:00-12:30pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

SOMERVILLE 46 Clarendon Drive

PRICE REDUCED

PRICED TO SELL!

NEW LISTING

INVEST TODAY

PRICE $300,000 Offers Over VIEW Saturday 12:00-12:30pm AGENT Paige Brierley 0405 496 722

CRIB POINT 27 Park Road

GREAT LOCATION!

Page 6

1-2

2 Sidney Street

PRICE $580,000 VIEW Saturday 1:30-2:00pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

BITTERN 14 / 75 Hendersons Road

TERMS OF ENDEARMENT

BITTERN IS THE NEW BALNARRING

Set behind a high front hedge this private home has a front verandah providing cover from the afternoon sun. Step inside and you will instantly feel at home with traditional period features such ornate cornices, high ceilings with picture rails and traditional doors. This affordable 3BR home consists of galley kitchen with dishwasher, meals area, separate lounge, ducted heating, s/system air-con, polished ﬂoorboards throughout and a double garage. This home exudes charm and ill suit those looking for their next project. Contact Exclusive Agent.

For those looking for a quality unit within a well-built and well-designed complex this needs your immediate attention. Including GDH and air-con, double garage and landscaping to the front and rear of the property. Caesarstone benchtops and s/steel appliances to kitchen with LCD downlights to entry. Finished with ﬂy screens, letterbox and clothes line. Save on stamp duty and get in now. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE $350,000 VIEW By Appointment AGENT Paige Brierley 0405 496 722

PRICE $349,500 VIEW Saturday 1:00-1:30pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

HASTINGS

PRICE REDUCED

2 & 3 / 257 Marine Parade

PRICE From $299,950 VIEW Saturday 11:00-11.30am AGENT Ken Brown 0402 868 368

> WESTERN PORT real estate 10 March 2015

CRIB POINT 5/38 Park Road AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION As big as a house and best value in town, this quality 3BR unit at rear of complex is suited to ﬁrst home buyers, investors or retirees. The home is near new and features a beautiful modern kitchen with s/steel appliances, two bedrooms with BIR’s and main bedroom with FES & WIR, huge open-plan lounge and meals area with ducted heating and feature down lights throughout. Outside boasts a low maintenance courtyard, paved entertaining area and double garage with remote. Contact Exclusive Agent.

Two brand new units perfect for investors and ﬁrst home buyers alike. Featuring two or three bedrooms, main with WIR and dualentry bathroom, stainless steel appliances to the kitchen, gas ducted heating and down lights throughout, neutral carpets and feature tiles to wet areas. There is internal access from the single garage, a paved outdoor entertaining area and a water tank. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get your foot in the door. Contact Exclusive Agent.

BALNARRING BEACH

Backing onto parkland and just moments from Balnarring Beach and the general store, this 4BR home has comfortable living areas with air conditioning, a wood combustion heater and two bathrooms. The kitchen has an electric oven, a dishwasher, and there is a servery window through to the main living area. Step outdoors to an enormous alfresco entertaining area, surrounded by native ﬂora and fauna. Other features include a single garage and a handy garden shed. Contact Exclusive Agent.

BRAND NEW & READY FOR YOU!

2-3

PRICE $500,000 Offers Over VIEW Saturday 12:30-1:00pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

PRIVATE BEACH HAVEN

Neat and tidy brick-veneer home on approx. 652m2 lot offering all the family essentials. All bedrooms have BIR’s, the galley kitchen has gas cooking and the living zones have a gas wall furnace. Adjacent to the local store and within close proximity to schools and parks, further features include double carport, established gardens and garden shed. A perfect investment or ideal for ﬁrst home buyers. Contact Exclusive Agent.

BITTERN 11 Hector Close

PRICE $320,000 VIEW Saturday 1:00-1:30pm AGENT Ken Brown 0402 868 368

(03) 5979 8003 btre.com.au %,77(51 2IIHUV RYHU &5,% 32,17

%$/1$55,1*

SOLD

NEW I L STING

BTRE &5,% 32,17

UNDER OFFER

8 CAMPBELL STREET - INSPECT SAT 10.00-10.30AM

+20( ,6 :+(5( 7+( +($57 ,6

$ 63(&,$/ 3/$&( 72 &$// +20(

+ / 3$&.$*(6 62/' 21/< /()7

%ULFN DQG FHGDU KRPH VHW RQ DSSUR[ DFUHV SHUIHFW IRU D IDPLO\ VHHNLQJ D WUHH FKDQJH LQ RQH RI :HVWHUQSRUWÂˇV EHVW ORFDWLRQV *D]LQJ RYHU WKH WUHHWRSV WKLV EHDXWLIXO VWRUH\ KRPH RIIHUV %5ÂˇV PDLQ ZLWK :,5 )(6 VHSDUDWH VWXG\ IDPLO\ URRP ZLWK -HWPDVWHU Ă&#x20AC;UHSODFH IDPLO\ DUHD DGMRLQLQJ WKH WLPEHU NLWFKHQ ZLWK GLVKZDVKHU KHDWLQJ DQG FRROLQJ VWRUDJH VSDFH XQGHU WKH VWDLUV GXFWHG YDFXXP V\VWHP GRXEOH JDUDJH DQG WKUHH ED\ EDUQ

2ULJLQDO RUQDWH FHLOLQJ URVHV DQG FRUQLFHÂˇV KLJK FHLOLQJV EHDXWLIXO RULJLQDO Ă RRUERDUGV DQG VDVK ZLQGRZV ZLOO send you back in time to grand old days. The home has EHHQ UHQRYDWHG DQG UHTXLUHV MXVW D IHZ WKLQJV WR Ă&#x20AC;QLVK LW RII WKHUH DUH %5ÂˇV EDWKURRPV WKH NLWFKHQ KDV DOVR EHHQ XSGDWHG DQG WKH OLYLQJ DUHD KDV D Ă&#x20AC;UHSODFH and cottage garden view through original sash-cord windows.

2QO\ EORFNV OHIW LQ WKLV SULPH GHYHORSPHQW 7KHVH house and land packages are perfectly located directly across the road from the Balnarring Village and within ZDONLQJ GLVWDQFH WR ORFDO PHGLFDO IDFLOLWLHV ERZOLQJ FOXE VFKRROV DQG RXWGRRU VSRUWLQJ IDFLOLWLHV $PDURR KRPHV EXLOGV D EHDXWLIXO KRPH ZLWK TXDOLW\ DQG VW\OH LQ mind and these homes have been designed with 6 star HQHUJ\ UDWLQJV DQG FDQ EH DOWHUHG WR \RXU GHVLUH <RX will be communicated to throughout the whole process RI WKH EXLOG DQG EH SOHDVHG ZLWK WKH Ă&#x20AC;QDO UHVXOW

+$67,1*6

3(5)(&7 3$&.$*( 7KLV LPPDFXODWH ZHDWKHUERDUG KRPH VHW RQ P RI ODQG SURYLGHV D KDYHQ RI WUDQTXLOOLW\ DQG SULYDF\ The interior features a timber kitchen with plenty of FXSERDUG VSDFH %5ÂˇV ZLWK %,5ÂˇV PRGHUQ EDWKURRP *'+ U F\FOH DLU FRQGLWLRQHUV SOXV DQ DODUP V\VWHP DQG VHFXULW\ PRQLWRUV 2XWVLGH WKHUH LV SOHQW\ RI SDUNLQJ VSDFH IRU FDUV ERDWV DQG WUDLOHUV VHYHUDO VKHGV DQG D neat alfresco area which overlooks the large backyard.

2IIHUV 2YHU +$67,1*6

%,77(51

NEW LISTING

24 COOLSTORES ROAD- INSPECT SAT 2.00-2.30PM

24 BENNETT STREET - INSPECT SAT 1.00-1.30PM

9 MENAI COURT - INSPECT SAT 10.45-11.15AM

/$1' 3/$16 3(50,76

,1 7+( +($57 2) 72:1

+$66/( )5( /,)(67</(

48,(7 &2857 326,7,21

$ UDUH Ă&#x20AC;QG ,Q SULPH ORFDWLRQ WKLV VTP DSSUR[ allotment provides the perfect opportunity to build \RXU RZQ KRPH :LWK SODQV DQG SHUPLWV IRU D PRGHUQ EHGURRP EDWKURRP KRPH ZLWK GRXEOH ORFN XS JDUDJH DOO \RX QHHG WR GR LV FKRRVH \RXU EXLOGHU 6HW LQ 2OG 7\DEE WKLV SURSHUW\ LV FORVH WR VFKRROV WUDQVSRUW +DVWLQJV IRUHVKRUH DQG WRZQ FHQWUH $Q LGHDO FKDQFH WR VHFXUH D SULPH SLHFH RI ODQG WR EXLOG \RXU GUHDP $OO services connected.

7KLV KRPH RIIHUV ORZ PDLQWHQDQFH JDUGHQV RQ D VTP EORFN DORQJ ZLWK D JUHDW Ă RRU SODQ ERDVWLQJ %5ÂˇV LQFOXGLQJ PDLQ ZLWK :,5 )(6 7KH IURQW HQWUDQFH DGMRLQV WKH ORXQJH DUHD ZKLFK Ă RZV WKURXJK WR DQ RSHQ SODQ NLWFKHQ GLQLQJ DQG VHFRQG OLYLQJ DUHD 7KH NLWFKHQ KDV SDQWU\ HOHFWULF ZDOO RYHQ DQG JDV FRRN WRS SOXV GLVKZDVKHU 7KHUH LV *'+ WKURXJKRXW DQG D ZRRG Ă&#x20AC;UH 2XWVLGH LV D GRXEOH JDUDJH ZLWK UROOHU GRRU DFFHVVLQJ the backyard.

7KLV FKDUPLQJ IXOO\ UHQRYDWHG %9 KRPH LV LGHDOO\ SRVLWLRQHG ZLWKLQ PLQXWHV ZDON WR WKH VKRSV PHGLFDO FHQWUH SULPDU\ VFKRRO WUDLQ DQG EXV 6HFXUHO\ IHQFHG and with shady trees and inviting paved outdoor living areas. The home is bright and welcoming with %5ÂˇV DOO IHDWXULQJ %,5ÂˇV *'+ Ă RDWLQJ Ă RRUV PRGHUQ EDWKURRP ZLWK VHSDUDWH WRLOHW JUHDW NLWFKHQ ZLWK V VWHHO DSSOLDQFHV JODVV VSODVK EDFNV DQG JUDQLWH EHQFK WRSV 2XWGRRUV LV D VLQJOH JDUDJH SOXV ODUJH UHDU VKHG RIIHULQJ SRWHQWLDO IRU WHHQDJH UHWUHDW RU VWXGLR ZRUNVKRS

6HW LQ D TXLHW FRXUW FORVH WR VFKRROV WUDQVSRUW VKRSV WKLV SURSHUW\ LV SHUIHFW IRU Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH EX\HUV RU LQYHVWRUV There is a central kitchen and meals area with gas FRRNLQJ SDQWU\ DQG EUHDNIDVW EHQFK D ORXQJH URRP KDV FDWKHGUDO FHLOLQJV SOXV VXQ URRP 2WKHU IHDWXUHV LQFOXGH GXFWHG KHDWLQJ DLU FRQGLWLRQLQJ %,5ÂˇV WR DOO 3 bedrooms and dual-entry bathroom off the main EHGURRP 2XWVLGH LV D GRXEOH FDUSRUW JDUGHQ VKHG DQG secure back yard.

6KRS +LJK 6WUHHW +DVWLQJV 620(56

2IIHUV RYHU +$67,1*6

2IIHUV RYHU &5,% 32,17

+$67,1*6

2IIHUV RYHU

PRICE D E REDUC

<285 %($&+ +286( ,6 &$//,1*

63$&,286 ,16,'( $1' 287

&$/,)251,$ '5($0,1*

This home has vast potential to create your dream EHDFK KRXVH 3DUWLDOO\ UHQRYDWHG WKLV GHOLJKWIXO SURSHUW\ QHHGV D IHZ PRUH WRXFKHV EXW LV QRQHWKHOHVV D FRPIRUWDEOH KRPH +LJK FHLOLQJV ZLWK RUQDWH FRUQLFHV WLPEHU Ă RRUV DQG D WLPEHU VWDLUZHOO DOO DGG FKDUDFWHU DQG WKHUH DUH %5ÂˇV Â˛ PDLQ ZLWK :,5 )(6 GRZQVWDLUV IDPLO\ URRP ZLWK ZRRG Ă&#x20AC;UH WLPEHU NLWFKHQ ZLWK GLVKZDVKHU UHQRYDWHG EDWKURRP DQG ODXQGU\ *'+ decked entertainment area and a four-car garage with workshop and air conditioning throughout.

This partially renovated unit offers a blend of privacy and low maintenance living lending itself to a very relaxed OLIHVW\OH &RPSULVHV %5ÂˇV PDLQ ZLWK %,5ÂˇV DQG GXDO HQWU\ EDWKURRP Ă RDWLQJ WLPEHU Ă RRUV WR OLYLQJ DUHD SOXV DLU FRQGLWLRQLQJ DQG JDV ZDOO IXUQDFH D VSDFLRXV NLWFKHQ KDV XSULJKW JDV RYHQ GLQLQJ DUHD XQGHUFRYHU GHFN ZLWK WHOHYLVLRQ DQG D VPDOO ODZQ IRU OLWWOH SHWV 6LQJOH FDU garage plus through access to backyard for additional parking space.

7KLV &DOLIRUQLDQ EXQJDORZ KDV FKDUP FKDUDFWHU DQG SRWHQWLDO 2ULJLQDO GRXEOH GRRUV ORYHO\ KLJK FHLOLQJV ZLWK RUQDWH FRUQLFHV DQG RULJLQDO Ă RRUERDUGV IHDWXUH throughout the main and second bedrooms including ZRUNLQJ FDVHPHQW ZLQGRZV )RUPDO ORXQJH GLQLQJ DUHDV KDV RULJLQDO Ă&#x20AC;UHSODFHV D FXWH NLWFKHQ KDV DQ XSULJKW VWRYH WKHUH DUH EDWKURRPV Â˛ RQH LV Ă&#x20AC;QH EXW WKH VHFRQG QHHGV D FRPSOHWH UHQRYDWLRQ 2XWGRRUV LV D %%4 area and 2 separate studios.

+$67,1*6

2IIHUV RYHU +$67,1*6

NEW LISTING

9$&$17 /$1' $&5(6 =RQHG /RZ 'HQVLW\ 5HVLGHQWLDO WKLV DSSUR[ DFUHV RI YDFDQW ODQG LV VLWXDWHG DW WKH HQG RI D TXLHW UXUDO FRXUW and would make for a wonderful location to build your dream home overlooking the surrounding green SDVWXUHV 7KLV EORFN LV IXOO\ IHQFHG DQG JDWHG ZLWK boundaries landscaped and planted with indigenous WUHHV 6HUYLFHV DYDLODEOH DUH SRZHU ZDWHU DQG telephone.

2IIHUV RYHU +$67,1*6

2IIHUV RYHU

UNDER OFFER

1/2A SIMON STREET - INSPECT SAT 12.00-12.30PM

3(5)(&7 67$57(5 ,1 2/' 7<$%%

75$163257 6+236 6&+22/6

This solid brick home is neat and tidy throughout and is DYDLODEOH IRU VDOH IRU WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW WLPH LQ QHDUO\ \HDUV ,Q D JUHDW ORFDWLRQ WKLV SURSHUW\ RIIHUV EHGURRPV ZLWK UREHV PDLQ ZLWK ZDON LQ UREH WZR OLYLQJ DUHDV VLQJOH EDWKURRP JDV KHDWLQJ DQG VSOLW V\VWHP FRROLQJ 7KH VTP DSSUR[ EORFN KDV D VLQJOH JDUDJH XQGHU WKH URRI line with rear access to the backyard which has neat and tidy gardens. This home has been well cared for over years and is in fantastic condition.

This unit is in the heart of the town and is immaculate throughout. Currently tenanted this fabulous front unit RIIHUV EHGURRPV ZLWK EXLOW LQ UREHV NLWFKHQ ZLWK electric upright oven and dishwasher. Both bedrooms offer built in robes and a spacious lounge has air FRQGLWLRQ JDV KHDWLQJ DQG DQ DGMRLQLQJ GLQLQJ DUHD Throughout this unit is new carpet and the laundry and EDWKURRP DUH LPPDFXODWH 2XWGRRUV LV D JHQHURXV \DUG for a unit and single car garage.

+(5( 72'$< *21( 7202552: Pick up the phone and make your appointment to inspect this budget priced property on the marina side of town before itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too late. This 3BR brick home is in RULJLQDO FRQGLWLRQ ZLWK WLPEHU Ă RRUV NLWFKHQ SOXV GLQLQJ DUHD EDWKURRP DQG JDV KHDWLQJ 2XWGRRUV LV D VLQJOH car garage and all on a good-sized block. This property ZRXOG EH D JUHDW Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH DQG LV SHUIHFW IRU VRPHRQH looking to do a renovation. The location is great offering D VKRUW ZDON WR WKH WRZQ FHQWUH 0DULQD DQG DTXDWLF centre. Sale By Set Date: 26th Februay 2015 @ 5pm

+23 6.,3 -803 72 7+( 6+236 /RFDWHG EHKLQG WKH VKRSSLQJ KXE WKLV ZRQGHUIXO XQLW with street frontage is one of just two on the block and LV LGHDO IRU D UHWLUHG FRXSOH RU LQYHVWRU 1HDW DQG WLG\ WKURXJKRXW WKH IDEXORXV Ă RRU SODQ RIIHUV %5ÂˇV GXDO HQWU\ EDWKURRP IURP PDLQ *'+ DQG HYDSRUDWLYH FRROLQJ NLWFKHQ ZLWK GLVKZDVKHU JDV HOHFWULF FRRNLQJ ZLWK D VSDFLRXV ORXQJH DQG GLQLQJ DUHD )URP WKH ORXQJH VWHS RXW WR SDYHG RXWGRRU FRXUW\DUG ,QWHUQDO DFFHVV IURP WKH VLQJOH JDUDJH YLD WKH ODXQGU\ /HDVHG DW SHU ZHHN RQ D PRQWK WR PRQWK EDVLV

WESTERN PORT real estate 10 March 2015

Page 7

D L O

4 Lea Court, HASTINGS

12 Yaringa Way, SOMERVILLE

D L O

1,2,3 & 4 /28 Eramosa Road East, SOMERVILLE

WHAT A SENSATIONAL MONTH OF SELLING WE HAVE HAD!

SALES! SALES! SALES! 18 Melrose Terrace, SOMERVILLE

D L O

6 Plymouth Street, HASTINGS

D L O

Here are some of the great results we have acheived for our vendors this month. We still have plenty of eager buyers looking to purchase, so if you are thinking of selling, please contact our ofďŹ ce on 5979 4177 and speak to one of our fabulous sales agents.

6 Kinfauns Lane, BITTERN

D L O

23 Davies Road, BITTERN

69 High Street, HASTINGS, 5979 4177 hastings.vic@raywhite.com raywhitehastings.com.au Page 8

> WESTERN PORT real estate 10 March 2015

D L O

1214 Frankston-Flinders Road, SOMERVILLE

D L O

5 Michael Way, SOMERVILLE

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

MARKET PLACE

Solid earner or a great first buy

To the victor go the spoils

Address: Price: Agency: Agent:

9 Stalwart Avenue, HASTINGS $250,000 - $270,000 Jacobs & Lowe, 220 Main Street, Mornington, 5976 5900 Jonathan McShane, 0447 282 852

Hastings 89/2034 F’Ston-Flinders Road Peaceful Community Living This immaculate unit is situated within the Hastings Cove lifestyle village. The unit comprises 2BR’s with built in robes, separate study and bathroom, lounge room and open plan kitchen with meals area, ducted heating plus evaporative cooling. Solar panels have been installed. There is a pleasant, low maintenance garden and courtyard at the back with a paved area and garden shed. The single garage is accessible from the back of the unit. The village also offers a community building which provides entertainment and a communal gathering area

LOCATED along a quiet street, this brick-veneer home exudes class with open plan living that will be hard to beat. From the street, the home has a slightly elevated position with a paved driveway leading up to the double garage, which has internal access. The splendid kitchen has a sleek, modern look and is appointed with quality appliances including a dishwasher and oven. The adjoining lounge and meals zone opens out to a full-length undercover entertainment area. The main bedroom is set towards the front of the home and comprises of his and hers walk-in robes and an ensuite, three more bedrooms all have built-in robes and polished timber floors and share the main bathroom in the south wing of the home. With multiple living areas and a great backyard for pets, this home certainly has space for all and will capture your attention. Leased at $1995 per calendar month until October, there is some short term investment potential here, with a move in date for new owners well before Christmas.

LIS NEW TIN G

THIS solid and sturdy home has been given a fantastic makeover to match the modern standards that today’s buyers are seeking. The interior now boasts timber floors throughout and living areas have been well-decorated for comfort and functionality. A splendid kitchen features a stainless-steel dishwasher and under bench oven with gas hotplates, and there is a handy servery window through to the lounge room. Three bedrooms all have built-in robes and share the main bathroom which has a separate shower and corner spa bath. The large backyard affords plenty of space for children and pets, with the property also backing onto a nature reserve.

6 Victor Drive, HASTINGS Offers over $495,000 UFirst Real Estate, 487 Nepean Highway, Frankston, 8781 4500 Juan Merchan, 0425 728 670

For Sale $250,000 - $280,000 View By Appointment

Bittern 89 Jacka Street A fabulous acre in Bittern

In a quiet and private area, this beautiful mud-brick home comprises 3BR’s - main with WIR & FES, plus a renovated bathroom. The kitchen has also been reonavated and is part of an open plan dining & living area features vaulted timber ceilings and a Coonara. In the backyard is an in-ground pool, a double garage and a single carport. Everything you need for a dream lifestyle is on offer here with this fantastic property.

Ruby Smith 0434 744 744 ruby.smith@raywhite.com

For Sale $640,000-$660,000 View By Appointment Ruby Smith 0434 744 744 ruby.smith@raywhite.com

69 High Street, HASTINGS, 5979 4177 hastings.vic@raywhite.com raywhitehastings.com.au

WESTERN PORT real estate 10 March 2015

Page 9

Land from $167,100

IIm mag ge © Co Coa asst Me M di da

Discover the Mornington Peninsula’s fastest growing area. Environmentally-sensitive living close to schools, public transport, the marina and foreshore precinct, in the Peninsula’s fastest growing area.

D SOL

Constantine Way

144 1 44LD O

372m 37 3 7S2m2 72

D SOL

• Four hectare nature reserve • Architectural design guidelines • Superfast broadband with NBN

D SOL

• Titled land - start building straight away

Mikhail Grove

D SOL

Call 1800 KINGS CREEEK (1800 546 472) or drop by and talk to the team at Ray White, 69 High Street, Hastings.

D SOL

139 39 139 302m 302m22

www.kingscreek.com.au

D SOL

137 137 134 325m2

135 1 35D 136 SOL 325m 325 5 m2

361m2 3

Eman Terrace

314m22 314m

D SOL

117 1 1O7LD 373m 3 37 7S3m2 73

D SOL

Alexandro Grove

Page 10

> WESTERN PORT real estate 10 March 2015

BITTERN

$585,000 plus

HASTINGS

$345,000 plus

THE PERFECT BALANCE - SPACIOUS, CENTRAL AND LOW MAINTENANCE â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms with built in robes, master with WIR & ensuite â&#x20AC;˘ Spacious separate living and dining areas â&#x20AC;˘ Sizeable kitchen with plenty of bench/cupboard space and stainless steel appliances â&#x20AC;˘ Ducted heating and reverse cycle cooling/heating â&#x20AC;˘ Decked outdoor undercover al-fresco area â&#x20AC;˘ Currently let for $340pw until 25/8/15

BITTERN

$280,000 plus

AN EXTRAORDINARY PERIOD HOME (C.1920) â&#x20AC;˘ One of the original houses of Bittern â&#x20AC;˘ 4 bedrooms (main with WIR), two bathrooms (main with double shower & marble topped vanity) Â&#x2021; 3DUORXU ZLWK RSHQ Ă&#x20AC;UH SODFH UHFHSWLRQ DUHD ZLWK Coonara woodheater â&#x20AC;˘Kitchen with new quality s/steel appliances including dishwasher and plumbed double-door refridgerator Â&#x2021;+XJH ORXQJH URRP ZLWK D PDJQLĂ&#x20AC;FHQW RSHQ Ă&#x20AC;UH SODFH â&#x20AC;˘High ceilings, ornate cornices, ceiling roses, stained glass and a myriad of period features run throughout â&#x20AC;˘GDH and four air conditioning units â&#x20AC;˘Full length verandahs front and back â&#x20AC;˘Set on 1745 sqm (approx) with established gardens and outdoor barbecue area. â&#x20AC;˘Fully lined 22sqm attic space with powered providing ample storage or a play area for the kids.

HASTINGS

$330,000 - $360,000

D L SO SPACIOUS AND IMMACULATE TWO-BEDROOM UNIT â&#x20AC;˘2 bedrooms with BIR â&#x20AC;˘Separate living and dining areas â&#x20AC;˘Spacious kitchen with dishwasher and plenty of bench & cupboard space â&#x20AC;˘Backyard with gated access and shed â&#x20AC;˘Ducted heating â&#x20AC;˘Single lock up garage

HASTINGS

$265,000 plus

DEVELOPERS AND INVESTORS - 900 SQM (APPROX.)

IDEAL FOR ANYONE AFTER CENTRAL AND LOW MAINTENANCE LIVING!

â&#x20AC;˘20m frontage x 45m depth (approx) â&#x20AC;˘Three bedrooms with built in robes â&#x20AC;˘Two large living areas â&#x20AC;˘Galley-style kitchen with plenty of cupboard space â&#x20AC;˘Single garage and carport â&#x20AC;˘Currently let for $280 per week

â&#x20AC;˘2 bedrooms with BIR â&#x20AC;˘Spacious L shape living and dining â&#x20AC;˘Kitchen with plenty of bench/cupboard space and gas cooking â&#x20AC;˘Gas wall furnace â&#x20AC;˘Paved rear courtyard â&#x20AC;˘Single lock up garage

BITTERN

$249,000

RENTAL PROPERTIES

INCREDIBLE VALUE! QUIET LOCATION TO BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! (STCA) â&#x20AC;˘ Leafy 858sqm block (approx)

1/14 Central Avenue TYABB

3/119 Victoria Street, HASTINGS

â&#x20AC;˘ Quiet family oriented area

$320 per week - Available Now

$230 per week - Avail. 20th Mar

â&#x20AC;˘ Walking distance to primary school, kindergarten, transport and shops

25 Olivia Way, HASTINGS

13 Portsmouth Road, BITTERN

$390 per week - Available Now

$280 per week - Available Now

2 /289-291 Stony Point Road, CRIB POINT

9 Herring Street, HASTINGS

$290 per week - Available 12th March

$280 per week - Avail. 9th Mar

6/289-291 Stony Point Road, CRIB POINT

6 Durham Court, Mt MARTHA

$290 per week - Available 12th March

$560 per week - Avail. 20th April

â&#x20AC;˘ All services available House blocks in Bittern are becoming harder and harder to come by - make the call and take advantage of this boutique development! PLEASE NOTE: size subject to slight change, block is currently stca - settlement 14 days from release of title.

Property Management: Dayle Wilcox Ph 0421 473 135 Bay West Real Estate (VIC) Pty. Ltd. 1/109 High Street Hastings, VIC 3915 Ph: 03 5979 4412 Fax: 03 5979 3097 Email: enquiries@baywestrealestate.com.au Web: www.baywestrealestate.com.au

Sales: Sean Crimmins Ph 0411 734 814 Property Management Team: Ph 0421 473 135

WESTERN PORT real estate 10 March 2015

Page 11

www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/somerville

10/42 Eramosa Road East Somerville 2

280 Jones Road Somerville 3

2/28 Orchard Grove Tyabb 2

This little beauty will make the perfect buy for those seeking a low maintenance lifestyle without compromising on size. Complete with 2BR’s both with BIR’s, large lounge with airconditioning, ideal kitchen with meals area leading out to the undercover entertaining area, plus great size yard & garage.

This fabulous home is situated in a terrific location and provides an ideal floor plan that is both functional and practical. The three bedroom home represents great value and comprises of three large bedrooms, good size lounge with gas heating, kitchen with meals area, double carport and garden shed.

Comprising of formal entry, huge living room, meals area and stunning kitchen featuring s/steel dishwasher and gas cook top. Two bedrooms share a bright bathroom, there is split system heating & air-conditioning, remote controlled lock-up garage, divine paved entertaining area, water tank and garden shed.

FOR SALE $250,000 plus Inspect By Appointment Contact Shelly Brown 0431 188 166 Chrissy Kouvaras 0418 570 521

FOR SALE $280,000 plus Inspect By Appointment Contact Shelly Brown 0431 188 166 Chrissy Kouvaras 0418 570 521

FOR SALE $299,000 plus Inspect By Appointment Contact Shelly Brown 0431 188 166 Chrissy Kouvaras 0418 570 521

8/20-24 Austin Road Somerville

3/28-30 William Street Tyabb

25 Clarendon Drive Somerville

Quality built, these luxury villa homes are available to purchase with large stamp duty savings still available. - Two bedrooms - Two bathrooms - Caesarstone bench tops - Soft close drawers - Stainless steel appliances - Ducted heating & air-con

Get in early to secure your next dream home while they last! No expense is being spared in completing these townhouses with quality fixtures and fitting throughout. Three bedroom home with double garage and 2 bathrooms. There is also GDH & aircon to this 6 STAR rated home.

This beautifully presented home has all the hard work done and Comprises 3 bedrooms including main with BIR & FES, two separate living areas plus sitting room, GDH, reverse cycle cooling, covered deck with sunken spa, carport, lock up shed and solar panels.

FOR SALE $365,000 Inspect By Appointment Contact Shelly Brown 0431 188 166 Chrissy Kouvaras 0418 570 521

FOR SALE $375,000 Inspect By Appointment Contact Shelly Brown 0431 188 166 Chrissy Kouvaras 0418 570 521

FOR SALE $410,000 plus Inspect By Appointment Contact Shelly Brown 0431 188 166 Chrissy Kouvaras 0418 570 521

4/28-30 William Street Tyabb

4 Solwood Court Somerville

135 Clarendon Drive Somerville

Get in early to secure your next dream home while they last! No expense is being spared in completing these townhouses with quality fixtures and fitting throughout. Four bedroom home with double garage and 2 bathrooms. There is also GDH & air-con to this 6 STAR rated homes.

Comprising 4BR’s – main with FES & WIR, huge open plan living area incorporating lounge, meals area and kitchen with dishwasher. The home has loads of storage, GDH and reverse cycle cooling, double garage with internal access, paved court yard, children’s play area with swing set and garden shed.

This delightful home comprises 3BR’s –main with WIR & FES, separate study, two living areas, GDH, r/ cycle air-conditioning plus ceiling fans, double lock- up garage with rear access roller door, water tank and a private fenced yard.

FOR SALE $415,000 Inspect By Appointment Contact Shelly Brown 0431 188 166 Chrissy Kouvaras 0418 570 521

FOR SALE $515,000 plus Inspect By Appointment Contact Shelly Brown 0431 188 166 Chrissy Kouvaras 0418 570 521

FOR SALE $560,000 plus Inspect By Appointment Contact Shelly Brown 0431 188 166 Chrissy Kouvaras 0418 570 521

5977 8877 Page 12

3/1065 Frankston Flinders Road Somerville, Vic 3912

> WESTERN PORT real estate 10 March 2015

N NATIO AL TALL ST ON FIR

LI NEW ST IN G

S TI

N G S SIN C E

BITTERN - 7 Dunstan Street

SOMERS She-Oak

Bush Sanctuary

If you are looking for the quiet life and wishing to get into the Somers market, then this home, set on a large 1115m2 block might be the answer. Set in a small court, this well presented home has 3 bedrooms, main with walk in robe and an ensuite, other bedrooms KDV EXLOW LQ UREHV WKHUH LV DQ RSHQ Ă&#x20AC;UH LQ WKH OLJKW Ă&#x20AC;OOHG IRUPDO lounge and dining area and the open plan kitchen has gas hotplates The family room opens to the well established gardens which incorporates a studio, potting and garden sheds, with planter boxes for the vegetables.This home has a HRV exchange system which is ducted through the roof plus a split system in the family room. With the beach a short walk away, this home is worth an inspection.

Set on 3/4 acre, this New England Colonial Cottage will warm your heart.Walk through the rose arbour along the recycled UHG EULFN SDWK WR WKH FRYHUHG GHFN YHUDQGDK 7KH OLJKW Ă&#x20AC;OOHG open plan living area has high-vaulted ceilings with a mezzanine level featuring a rumpus room at one end and a loft bedroom with built in cupboards at the other. There are 3 more bedrooms downstairs, including main bedroom with WIR & FES with corner spa and French doors opening out to the lovely native garden. A parents retreat would make for a great home RIĂ&#x20AC;FH RU VWXGLR 7KH IXQFWLRQDO NLWFKHQ ERDVWV VWRQH EHQFKWRSV plenty of cupboard space, a double door pantry, hot plates, wall oven and dishwasher. There is an adjacent dining room, a cosy lounge room and through a set of sliding doors is the undercover entertainment area. The home has GDH, ceiling fan, air-conditioning and a wood heater. Outside are 2 sheds with power, bore & mains water plus 20,000L water tank.

For Sale: Offers over $630,000 Inspect: Saturday 12.30-1.00pm

For Sale: $620,000 Negotiable

BALNARRING

SOMERS - 5 Dover Court Secluded Court Elegance

Relaxing Lifestyle Opportunity

:HOFRPH WR D KRPH WKDW DERXQGV ZLWK (QJOLVK LQĂ XHQFHV DQG Ă DLU 6XUURXQGHG E\ QHDUO\ DQ DFUH RI Ă RZHULQJ JDUGHQ EHGV HVWDEOLVKHG trees and lawn, the home has a main bedroom with WIR & FES, separate study towards the front of the home, formal lounge and adjacent formal dining with large picture windows and an open plan NLWFKHQ ZLWK SOHQW\ RI FXSERDUG VSDFH SOXV OLJKW Ă&#x20AC;OOHG IDPLO\ DUHD Towards the rear of the house are two more bedrooms with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that share the main bathroom. This well presented home comes with reverse cycle air-conditioning, ducted heating and cooling, insulated walls and ceilings. Within walking distance to the beach, 6RPHUV <DFKW &OXE JHQHUDO VWRUH DQG SRVW RIĂ&#x20AC;FH DQG D ZDON WKURXJK the secluded reserve which is at the rear of the property to the Historic grounds of Coolart House. An inspection of this property is a must if you desire the quiet life where you can enjoy peaceful surrounds and the odd koala in a tree, with a reasonable price this beautifully maintained property should be at the top of your list.

A peaceful 2.2 acres of land with a Federation-style home boasting high ceilings with ornate cornice and ceiling roses, quality carpets, SROLVKHG Ă RRUERDUGV DQG WLOHV WR WKH EDWKURRP ODXQGU\ DQG kitchen. There are four bedrooms, including the main bedroom with walk-through robe to an ensuite, a central bathroom plus separate powder room. The central kitchen has Tasmanian Blackwood cabinetry, stone benchtops plus a 900mm free standing cooker and dishwasher.There is an adjacent dining room and a FKRLFH RI WZR OLYLQJ DUHDV RQH ZLWK DQ RSHQ Ă&#x20AC;UH SODFH DQG WKH other has a free standing Coonara. Through the French doors is an expansive deck surrounding a swimming pool, there are several sheds with power and a large American-style barn has been Ă&#x20AC;WWHG RXW ZLWK DOO IDFLOLWLHV IRU D GUHDP PDQ FDYH 7KLV EHDXWLIXOO\ maintained property would suit a large family or trades person who needs storage.

For Sale: Offers over $825,000 Inspect: Saturday 2.00-2.30pm

For Sale: $950,000

HASTINGS - 29 Elisa Place

CRIB POINT - 508 Stony Point Road An Entertainers & Tradies Paradise

Mornington Peninsula Lifestyle Property

This wonderful home has all the bases covered for trades people and families alike with a landscaped, low maintenance front yard and decked entrance providing the perfect welcome. The home itself is zoned for a family lifestyle with the master bedroom located towards the front of the home along with the formal lounge room.There are three other bedrooms, with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and a huge rumpus room at the rear of the home.The kitchen has s/ steel appliances including dishwasher with a spacious dining area opening to the outdoor entertaining area to rule them all! The covered outdoor area is huge and features extensive seating, a Coonara and even has gas plumbed in for the BBQ. All the conveniences youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d expect in a modern home are included like GDH, evaporative cooling, solar hot water system and a double lock up garage with internal and rear access via roller door. The ultimate shed/workshop has power and two roller doors with handy rear access from Boes Road.

Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life on this 1 acre block with a meticulously maintained home offering all the space and storage you could ask for. Featuring 3BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; main with BIR & FES, open plan lounge and meals area with GDH, Coonara woodheater and air-conditioning, an adjoining kitchen boasts 900mm induction stove and oven. From the kitchen you look out over an undercover entertainment area complete with sauna.The house is surrounded by well- maintained gardens and there is an expanse of lawn area. A drive through workshop has carports on either end, providing plenty of parking for cars, boats, trailers and caravans. More sheds at the rear of the block provide extra storage. The property has a second exit at the back, perfect for tradies, or to get your boat in and out without VKXIĂ LQJ YHKLFOHV DURXQG

DER T N U RAC T CON

For Sale: Offers over $450,000

For Sale: Asking $579,000

HASTINGS - 2 Brandary Place

HASTINGS - 8 Jenola Court Jenola Jewel

Treasure Of A Home

Tucked away at the end of a quiet court is this tastefully UHQRYDWHG JHP WKDW LV SHUIHFW IRU D Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH GRZQVL]LQJ KRPH or excellent investment. Featuring 3 bedrooms with built in robes and a dual access bathroom that has been fully renovated with separate shower and bath.There are two separate living DUHDV RQH ZLWK DQ RSHQ Ă&#x20AC;UH SODFH IRU WKH FRRO ZLQWHU PRQWKV and an airconditioner for the summer.The home also has gas ducted heating throughout (with recently replaced ducts) as ZHOO DV QHZ Ă RRULQJ 7KH QHZ NLWFKHQ ZLWK DQ LQGXFWLRQ FRRN top, under bench stove and dishwasher looks out over the dining and family area, with views to the backyard where various garden beds and vegetable patches are seen. Outside a covered verandah, garden shed and dual car port with circular drive. A central location only 10 minutes walk to Hastings shops, 5 minutes to the high school, bus stops and train station.

Presented in as new condition ready for a lucky purchaser this 3 bedroom home - main with FES & WIR, has a tiled entry, open plan design incorporating two living rooms and a large modern kitchen with long breakfast bar for that added bench space. Split-system heating & cooling and a gas column heater keep things comfortable and outside is a paved pergola, water tank, two garden sheds for storage, and beautiful maintained gardens. There is also a gate with side access and a single garage with rear HQWU\ 7KLV KRPH LV LGHDO IRU WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH EX\HU ZLWK QRWKLQJ do except move in, or the astute investor looking for a lowmaintenance property and a good return.

DER T N U RAC T CON

For Sale: $327,000 Inspect: Saturday 11.00-11.30am

DOMINIC TALLON Phone: 0408 528 857

Tallon

CYNTHIA DOBBIN Phone: 0438 773 627

For Sale: $360,000

NIGEL EVANS Phone: 0439 540 055

35 High Street, Hastings 5979 3000 tallon.com.au >

WESTERN PORT real estate 10 March 2015

Page 13

Satchwells

HASTINGS 1/97 High Street BALNARRING 14 Balnarring Village

5979 1888 5983 5509

MARKET PLACE

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

Real Estate

local agents with local knowledge for over 55 years

HASTINGS AUCTION

SATURDAY 21ST MARCH AT 11.30AM

18 Ardent Court - Inspect Sat 1.00-1.30pm

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS

Put your own stamp on this entry level home that will suit D Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH EX\HU RU LQYHVWRU 6LPLODU UHQRYDWHG KRPHV LQ +DVWLQJV DUH DFKLHYLQJ D UHQWDO RI SHU ZHHN &RPSULVLQJ RI EHGURRPV JDOOH\ NLWFKHQ ORXQJH EDWKURRP DQG ODXQGU\ DOO VHW RQ D IHQFHG DOORWPHQW DW WKH HQG RI D TXLHW FRXUW AUCTION Saturday 21st March at 11.30am Terms 10% deposit, balance 60 days Inspect: 6DWXUGD\V SP Sid Ferguson 0418 321 963 +DVWLQJV 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH

Breath of fresh air Address: Price: Agency: Agent:

3 Peppermint Place, SOMERVILLE Negotiable over $440,000 Harcourts, 10/14 High Street, Hastings, 5970 7333 Jason Dowler, 0403 598 754

SET in one of Somervilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier residential estates, this spacious ranch-style home is well-presented with excellent form and function. Three separate living areas provide everyday options for all family members. From the entry you walk into a neat formal lounge with crisp white walls and large windows to let the light in. To the far side is a study area, then you are through into the kitchen and meals area. The kitchen has a dishwasher and wall-oven and for entertaining, the nearby rumpus room can be closed off for a bit more privacy. Three bedrooms include the main bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite, and branching off from the rumpus room are the other two bedrooms, each with a walk-in robe. Externally, there is a double carport and garage, and at the rear of the home is a private entertaining patio.

www.satchwells.com.au 168 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888 Tyabb

For Sale

16 Peach Grove, Tyabb

City Chic Meets Country Tranquility Renovated with a designerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye for style, this exciting property combines the luxury of 2.75 blissful acres, approx, with a cosmopolitan four-bedroom, two-bathroom family home with stunning views to Westernport Bay and French Island. Superb formal and casual living zones complement a sleek stone kitchen with induction cooking and knock-out entertaining cabana. Every luxury is here from zoned underfloor heating to R/C air conditioning and garaging for three cars. The fully fenced farmlet offers excellent amenity from remote gates to a picturesque dam, flourishing orchard and kitchen garden. Soak up the tranquility of this first class property while enjoying close proximity to Tyabb Village and schools. Page 14

> WESTERN PORT real estate 10 March 2015

Price Inspect Contact

$980,000 - $1,080,000 Saturday 1.00â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1.30pm Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 Rhiannon Kairys 0405 237 570 bowmanandcompany.com.au

Satchwells

HASTINGS 1/97 High Street BALNARRING 14 Balnarring Village

5979 1888 5983 5509

Real Estate

local agents with local knowledge for over 55 years $330,000 DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T MISS THS ONE

Properties established within a short stroll to the foreshore, Marina and town centre are getting harder WR Ă&#x20AC;QG 3RVLWLRQHG RQ DSSUR[LPDWHO\ P DOORWPHQW this home offers 3 bedrooms - master with airconditioning, separate lounge, good sized meals area and quality carpets throughout. Kitchen with quality appliances, ducted heating and fans that will keep you comfortable all year round. Outside features well maintained landscaped gardens and 5,000 litre water tank is available. Great 1st home or investment.

SOMERVILLE

OFFERS OVER $560,000 SURE TO IMPRESS

LI NE ST W IN G

HASTINGS

Generous in size, beautiful in design, this 3 to 4 bedroom home allows for very easy living & great entertaining. On offer is a large kitchen with quality appliances including dishwasher, spacious open plan dining and lounge, master bedroom with WIR & FES, 2 other bedrooms with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, a separate formal lounge, heating & cooling, and outside is a superb undercover entertaining area overlooking landscaped gardens on this generous block of approx 850sqm. A double garage has rear roler-door access, and tank water for the gardens.This beautifully presented home is close to schools, shopping centres, sporting facilities & transport.

D L O S

Don McKenzie 0419 955 177 +DVWLQJV 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH

BITTERN

OFFERS OVER $875,000

Don McKenzie 0419 955 177 +DVWLQJV 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH

CRIB POINT

OFFERS OVERS $570,000

4 ACRES IN A DESIRABLE LOCATION

ORIGINAL HOMESTEAD

This renovated country home offers all you need in a rural property. Features include: * Master bedroom with FES & WIR, 3 with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s * 2 spacious living areas * Kitchen with dishwasher * Three reverse cycle split systems plus Coonara * In-ground pool adjoining large rumpus room * 6 horse paddocks fully serviced plus stables * Workshop with telephone, hot water, toilet and room for 6 cars, plus separate double garage * Solar panels * 2 tanks 40,000 litre water plus bore

This original homestead, built in the 1940â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, is positioned on 1 acre approx. and features 4 bedrooms plus a study, hostess kitchen including dishwasher, large living and meals area with lovely high ceilings and a Coonara woodheater. Outside comprises a spacious yard with landscaped gardens and a gorgeous in ground pool for you and your family to enjoy over summer. $ P [ P ZRUNVKRS LV GHĂ&#x20AC;QLWHO\ D ERQXV WR house all your valuable treasures and more than enough room for the cars, boat, trailers and caravans.

R UNDE OFFER

Sid Ferguson 0418 321 963 +DVWLQJV 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH

OFFERS OVER $368,000 SIMPLY STUNNING

This immaculate 3BR villa is in a class of its own. Comprising two living areas, good quality kitchen with stainless-steel appliances including dishwasher, main bedroom with ensuite and walk in robes, with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to two other bedrooms, central bathroom, gas heating and two reverse cycle split systems.The second living area opens out to an undercover entertaining area RYHUORRNLQJ PDJQLĂ&#x20AC;FHQW ODQGVFDSHG JDUGHQV ZLWK WDQN water available. A remote controlled double garage and a bonus access entry will accommodate a caravan or boat.This home is all class and will suit the most discerning buyer.

5/37 Lorimer Street - Inspect Sat 1.30-2.00pm

CRIB POINT

Don McKenzie 0419 955 177 +DVWLQJV 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH

OFFERS OVER $270,000

BITTERN

OFFERS OVER $580,000 ,7Âˇ6 %,* ),9( %('52206

LI NE ST W IN G

CRIB POINT

Don McKenzie 0419 955 177 +DVWLQJV 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH

7KLV LPPDFXODWH UHFHQWO\ UHQRYDWHG Ă&#x20AC;YH EHGURRP plus study home is located on 1200m2 approx block and 5 minutes from shops, primary school and transport.The home offers two separate living areas, main bedroom with FES & WIR, built-in robes to other bedrooms, kitchen with dishwasher, 900mm Euromaid oven, adjoining meals & family room that opens to a alfresco outdoor living area, ducted heating and evaporative cooling. Outside features a 12 x 6m workshop with parking for 4 vehicles.This home is exceptional value and recommended to anyone looking for quality and convenience.

17 Sudholz Street - Inspect Sat 12.30-1.00pm

HASTINGS

Don McKenzie 0419 955 177 +DVWLQJV 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH

$449,000

BEST VALUE IN CRIB POINT

CLOSE TO TOWN & MARINA

Superbly positioned, this modern 3 bedroom unit is located walking distance to shops and public transport. Features include a formal separate lounge room, a stylish near new kitchen with quality appliances which includes a dishwasher, the 3 good sized bedrooms have built in robes, a central bathroom, laundry and heating complete the interior. Outside features a large rear yard suitable for pets, a low maintenance garden, and a lock up garage with remote. A short walk to medical centre, shops & transport makes his ideal for someone who wants convenience.The property is currently leased till October 2014, at $280pw.

This single level, 3BR unit is very close to High Street and is a lovely, light and airy property. Comprising a large living area, good quality kitchen with s/steel appliances, main bedroom with FES & BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, separate bathroom and laundry, and a double garage. This home is all class and would suit the most discerning buyer, located minutes from the marina, parks and shops. Extra features include ducted heating, full builders warranty, 9ft ceilings, Ceasarstone benches to bathroom & kitchen and a six star rating. As an investment project this property will offer a high yield currently tenanted at $370pw.

Don McKenzie 0419 955 177 +DVWLQJV 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH

www.satchwells.com.au >

WESTERN PORT real estate 10 March 2015

Page 15

ATTENTION COMMERCIAL WZKW Zdz KtE Z^ Kevin Wright Director Mobile: 0417 564 454 kevin@kevinwrightre.com.au

/^ zKhZ KDD Z/ > WZKW Zdz /E' D E ' z E yW Z/ E COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MANAGER͕ KZ͘͘͘ Z ^/ Ed/ > WZKW Zdz D E ' Z͍

tKh> zKh >/< zKhZ Z Ed W / dK zKh ^ ^KKE ^ zKhZ ' E z Z / s ^ /d͕ EKd t, E /d ^h/d^ d, D͍ Q Z zKh > dK ^W < dK zKhZ WZKW Zdz D E ' Z E , s zKhZ W,KE >>^ Z dhZE WZKDWd>z͍ Q

t, d Z zKh /E' , Z' ͍

tĞ ĂƌĞ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐƚƐ ŝŶ ĐŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂů ƉƌŽƉĞƌƚǇ ŵĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ͕ ƐĂůĞƐ ĂŶĚ ůĞĂƐŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŝĚĞ ŽƵƌƐĞůǀĞƐ ŽŶ ĞǆĐĞůůĞŶƚ ĐƵƐƚŽŵĞƌ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ͘ Ăůů ƵƐ ƚŽĚĂǇ ĂŶĚ ŐŝǀĞ ƵƐ ƚŚĞ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚǇ ƚŽ ůŽŽŬ ĂŌĞƌ ǇŽƵƌ ĐŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂů ŝŶǀĞƐƚŵĞŶƚƐ͘ zŽƵ ǁŽŶ͛ƚ ůŽŽŬ ďĂĐŬ͊

Cristy Gatto Property Manager Phone: 5977 2255 cristy@kevinwrightre.com.au

WŚ͗ ϱϵϳϳ ϮϮϱϱ a

1/26 McLaren Place, Mornington, Victoria 3915

ƌĞĐĞƉƟŽŶΛŬĞǀŝŶǁƌŝŐŚƚƌĞ͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵ w ǁǁǁ͘ŬĞǀŝŶǁƌŝŐŚƚƌĞ͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵ e

tĞ ǁĂŶƚ ǇŽƵƌ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ͘ Page 16

> WESTERN PORT real estate 10 March 2015

ǁǁǁ͘ĨĂĐĞďŽŽŬ͘ĐŽŵͬŬĞǀŝŶǁƌŝŐŚƚƌĞ

100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Beware rabbit poisoning in process Compiled by Melissa Walsh THE ‘Argus’ acknowledges last week £6 from six commercial travellers, as a first instalment of £1 weekly each, while the war lasts, to the Belgium Fund. Included in this list of donors of £1 weekly is the name of Mr J. B. Jolly, of Frankston. *** THE district Rabbit Inspector wishes us to draw attention to the advertisement appearing in this issue warning persons not to interfere with any poisoning operations or other work, carried out by him, or his assistants, on any land. People who so offend are liable to a fine of £20, under section 37 of the Vermin Destruction Act. Interference may mean trespassing on land on which poisoning operations are being carried out, or setting traps, or shooting, or removing poisoned rabbits without the consent of the Inspector, etc. *** IT will be seen by advertisement in another column that the Westernport Progress Association have organized a second trip for this season, round Westernport Bay, by the S.S Genista, on Saturday, March 20th. A special train has been arranged to connect, leaving Flinders street at 8.10 a.m, stopping at all stations, and returning from Stony Point at 6.30 p.m. The boat will call at Cowes on the return voyage, and the Hastings Band will accompany the trip. This excursion is a delightful one and affords an opportunity of seeing the Naval Base and nearly all of the beautiful islands,

and bay of Westernport. The price of the tickets for the sea trip is three shillings and sixpence. The ordinary return fare from Stony Point to San Remo is 10 and the return voyage can only be made on the following day, whereas, on the excursion, the whole can be done on one day. *** WE are pleased to see that a meeting of the subscribers to the Frankston Patriotic Fund has been called for Monday next, at 8 p.m. We understand that there is a substantial sum of money in hand. The meeting will decide as to the disposal of this and will discuss the desirability of making a special appeal for the Belgian Relief Fund. There will be a subsequent meeting of the subscribers to the presentation fund to the members of the expeditionary forces, drawn from Frankston and the district. As all interested, whether previous subscribers or not, are invited to attend, it is hoped that there will be a large muster of the public. *** A MEETING of the committee of the Frankston Sports Club was held in Mechanics’ Institute on Monday evening, the President (Captain Sherlock being in the chair.) The secretary presented the balance sheet duly audited, of the New Year’s Day meeting which showed a profit of £28s 11d. On the motion of Mr Dalman, seconded by Mr McComb, £10 was voted towards the further fencing in of the park, and £23s 11d was voted to the Relief of the Belgian

fund. Captain Sherlock moved that an honorarium of five guineas be given to the secretary for the manner in which he had carried out the work in connection with the late sports. Seconded by Dr Plowman and carried, a unanimous vote of thanks was passed to the ladies who gratuitously ran the refreshment stall on sports day, resulting in the handsome sum of £7 10s being handed over to the committee. Messrs Dalman and McComb were also thanked for having taken the position of auditors at the last moment, owing to the auditors who had previously been appointed, not being available. The meeting then closed. *** THE meeting, convened by Miss B. Rogers, to consider in what way money could be raised for the Belgian Relief Fund, was held on Saturday night last, March 6th and was well attended. A good plan was thought out and is to be put into practice at once. It will appeal to everyone, as the amounts asked for are trifling, but, given at regular intervals, will soon mount up to a substantial sum, and everybody will have the satisfaction of knowing they did what they could. Collection cards are now in circulation (each member to have six and hold themselves responsible for them). All cards are numbered, and are to be checked on the 1st of every month, when the meetings are held. Following is the result of the election of office bearers President, Captain Sherlock; Vice presidents, Mesdames Mason and McCormack; Treasurer,

Mr Bert Hay; joint secretaries, Misses Gregory and Rogers. Committee — Misses Sherlock (2), Twining (2), Jackson, Reynolds, Hartland, Young, Mesdames Aitken and Beall, and Messrs Oates, Brody, and Beall. *** THE anniversary of the Main Creek Methodist Sunday School was celebrated on Sunday 28th February. On Monday night March 3rd a public meeting was held in the church and in spite of threatening weather, the building was filled. The entertainment was given by the scholars and teachers of the school, and the children deserved credit for the manner in which their parts were rendered. Mr J. Smith (superintendent of the school) opened the meeting with a hymn and prayer and introduced Sargent Baldry, who occupied the chair throughout the evening. A visit from Santa Claus was much appreciated by the little folk and proved the truth of the old adage, (It is better late than never.) The programme ran as follows. Opening hymn number 1. Sankey’s prayer ; chairman’s address. chorus ‘The shepherd folk’; recitation ‘After the battle,’ Miss Lottie Barker; recitation ‘My suggestion,’ Master Victor Lawford; solo, Miss Ruby Harvey ‘The Australian war song;’ recitation Master Norman Baldry, ‘Boy’s troubles’; solo Master Brinton, ‘The soldiers keepsake;’ Children ‘Patriotic banner march’; recitation Miss McIlroy ‘Tell the rope-maker’ recitation Master Horrie Shand; recitation, Miss Ethel Baldry, ‘When should he come;’

solo Miss Lottie Barker, A Japanese refrain’; recitation Miss Ruby Harvey ‘The lesson in the train’ recitation Lorna Baldry. ‘The Xmas log;’ collection; organ solo, Mrs Brady; children, Xmas glee, ‘Here comes jolly old Santa Claus; solo, Father Xmas, recitation Mrs McIlroy, Handing down;’ solo Master Brinton ‘The song of the drummer’; distribution of prizes; God save the King; benediction. *** THE third annual sports in connection with the Naval Base was held on Saturday last, at which there was a good attendance. The day was very oppressive till about four o’clock when the wind changed to cool, which was a great relief both to onlookers and those taking part in the sports. The officers worked well in getting the long programme through and though a little behind time in starting owing to the lateness of the special train, they managed to keep well up to time. The entries were good, and in the majority of events the finishes were close and exciting. Mr W. H. Wilson, as secretary was the right man in the right place, and kept everything going with a good swing. The Hastings Brass Band was in attendance and played selections during the day. *** FLINDERS Shire Council. Saturday, February 27th, 1915. The monthly meeting of above was held at Dromana, on Saturday last. From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 13 March, 1915

Advertise in Western Port’s number one newspaper.

Call MPNG ClassiÀeds on 1300 666 808

Western Port News 10 March 2015

PAGE 37

PUZZLE ZONE

ACROSS 1. Amusingly coarse 5. Castle water ditch 7. Senseless (comment) 8. Hawaiian dance 9. Grumble 10. Dining bench 11. Cows’ milk sacs 13. Not one 14. More effortless

18. Phantoms 21. Collar button 22. Wellbeing 24. Female reproductive organ 25. Forbid 26. Injury 27. Ascended 28. Operates 29. Records

DOWN 1. Reaccommodate 2. Conscious 3. Slimming plans 4. Poking abruptly 5. Token of remembrance 6. Opposed to 12. Regret 15. National songs 16. Within building

17. Fall ill again 19. Garden tool 20. Plots 22. African scavenger 23. Pallid

Puzzles supplied by Lovatts Publications Pty Ltd www.lovattspuzzles.com See below for solutions.

Bamboo Cottage CHINESE RESTAURANT

Fully licensed (B.Y.O. Wine only - corkage charge) NO M.S.G. OPEN 7 DAYS - Lunch Special $8.50 (Tues-Fri) TAKE AWAY DINNER SPECIAL $9.50 (Tues & Wed nights) Lunch: Tuesday-Saturday 11.30am-2.30pm Dinner: Monday & public holidays 4.30-9pm Tuesday-Thursday & Sunday 4.30-9.30pm Friday-Saturday 4.30-10pm

PHONE ORDERS: 5979 2173 93 HIGH STREET, HASTINGS Sudoku and crossword solutions

PAGE 38

Western Port News 10 March 2015

THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES

An open letter to the Essendon Football Club By Stuart McCullough CALL it fate. Or kismet. But whatever it is, it’s clear that the stars are well and truly aligned. Here you are, in need of players to field a team. And here am I; with a spare pair of boots, shorts that leave little to the imagination and a whole lot of time on my hands. Destiny has brought us together. In anticipation of your call, I have commenced an exacting regimen of physical training. I’ve done at least a dozen pushups, albeit not all at once and not whilst lying down (the floor needed a vacuum). I am now in the greatest shape in my life, which I think might be a squircle, and I am ready to make my debut as a professional footballer. I was always destined to be a professional athlete. But more than just supreme skills, I bring something to the table other players simply cannot: life experience. This should be of considerable interest to your football club. For starters, unlike most new recruits, I will not have a ridiculous haircut. This is attributable both to old-fashioned common sense as well as a shortage of material. Nor will I decorate myself like a human colouring book as so many footballers do, looking like they’re on day release rather than the interchange bench. As for the risk of staying out late and doing something stupid at a nightclub, rest assured – it’s hard to make a goose of yourself when you’re in bed by ten o’clock after binge-watching episodes of ‘The Wire’. Monosyllabic press conferences will be a thing of the past. In fact, forget

press conferences altogether. Instead, I’ll invite journalists over for a fullblown dinner party with cabana and barbecue shapes, cheese fondue and a fruit platter – the works. There will be no more grunting or glazing over in response to questions from the press as I expound at length. I will never, ever say that I’m taking things ‘one game at a time’, preferring instead to hand out

copies of my five year strategic plan to members of the assembled media. Yes sir, things are going to be different. That’s not the only change I plan to make. I will not refer to my teammates as ‘the boys’. It’s a term that’s always made me feel uncomfortable; suggesting, as it does, that many of our professional athletes are in a state of perpetual arrested development that sees

nothing to fear”? Have you got kids, grandkids? Sorry, you’re in the mix like it or not, personal freedom in danger. What happens if you’re identified in error? A Current Affair at your door for the ‘sensational’ angle no matter the truth? Metadata, like smoking and alcohol will be a case of “the more they get the more they want”. For your own good. They’re human beings; that’s what human beings do. A form of subtle degradations to our freedom in favour of authoritarianism, almost always historically involving corruption to some degree. As Lord Tony says: “There is no greater responsibility on me, on the government, than keeping you safe”. [On radio: “If you see something suspicious call the National Security Hotline] Refer R G Menzies “Reds under the bed”.

a prize duffer in the first place. One wonders if our pollies have noticed the drop in interest rates, obviously affecting pensioners and self-funded retirees with a few bob stashed away in term deposits paying peanuts. Hey - you Canberra suits, the deeming rates need adjusting down, NOW! Superannuation tax breaks, negative gearing and the use of trusts - I mention these on the chance our Treasurer is reading this column.

them lumped with the emotional intelligence of a twelve year old. I realize that it’s supposed to make it sound as though the group is an indivisible entity, but who are we kidding? Football clubs are, like most workplaces, replete with petty jealousies and conflict driven by the unauthorized taking of the last tub of yoghurt from the communal fridge. These disputes are the reason ‘trade week’ was invented. It’s time for honesty. From now on, other players will be ‘workmates’ or, if strictly necessary, ‘colleagues’. As a past player of the Tyabb Junior Football Club, you should be happy to have me. But if I really do need to list my achievements in order to get you over the line, so be it. At the 1984 Club Pie Night and Raffle Draw, I was awarded ‘Best Dressed’. The following year I backed that up with a certificate for ‘Most Punctual’. Say what you will about the Brownlow, but it’s no substitute for turning up on time. For three years running, I got a small statuette describing me as the ‘most improved’ player. Assuming that I have continued that stunning trajectory, it boggles the mind to think about how good I must be by now. I was a halfback flanker. To this day, I hear people on the street describing me a flanker. That said, my hearing is not what it used to be and I’ll concede that these people may, in fact, be referring to me as something that simply sounds like ‘flanker’. I am also an excellent tackler. During an awkward growth spurt in the mid-eighties, I even perfected the art of tackling

myself. The ball would be heading in my general direction and I would start running only to immediately fall over. It did wonders for my match stats. If that doesn’t persuade you, consider this: Tyabb is just one town over from Hastings. And Hastings produced the greatest player ever to strap on the boots for your club, namely John Coleman. It would be a sentimental pick. Although I can’t claim to have kicked as many goals on the football field a John Coleman, I have kicked many other goals in life more generally, including a killer reverse park opposite the supermarket just last week. But, fact is, I’m only writing this letter because I’m starting to get concerned. I would have thought you’d have phoned by now. Essendon: it’s time to think way, way, way outside the box. Pick me to join your rag-tag bunch of underdogs. I am prepared to supply my own boots, socks, oranges and have even come up with my own nickname: the Exfoliater. I’m not sure what it means, but it sure sounds impressive. I realize you’ve got plenty on your mind and to expedite the process, I’ve also enclosed a sample to test at your convenience. Careful with the lid, though, as I’m not sure it’s watertight. Please send through the dates and times for training sessions when you get a chance. If, despite this letter, you decide not to select me, please retain the sample as my gift to you. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

A Grain of Salt WHO is God? A tricky question. We all have two primary advisers: that little voice in your head and of course “they”. Discerning the various advisements from “they” is as difficult as the various interpretations in the bible. “They” spend lots of time on television, radio and obviously are well known as psychologists, the AMA (Masters of “they”), health food proprietors, and almost every person of the wowser type. The Wallabies, Hawks, Ricky Ponting, Mark Webber; seemingly all famous people join the “they” clan and recommend Swisse as the path to health and happiness. (Or Blackmores for only $37.99 at Chemist Warehouse; great value “they” say). “They” are big on the word “organic”. Tea bags, eggs, you name it. Good advice, “they” say. I like white bread, but “they” say no, the brown grainy bread is the go? So there I sit nightly on my Unicare lounge chair, Dettol sprayed coffee table watching Midsomer Murders, a Swisse pill, organic green tea with a dash of permeate free milk, toast of brown grainy bread and organic jam, knowing all is well on the health front. Previous addictions cigarettes and that “disgusting” habit being almost forgotten dreams. *** Metadata! The Australian Federal Police honcho wants power to access personal computer histories to help catch criminals. The possibility of misuse screams loud and clear. Power control freaks at work. No computer, no iPhone? Safe on the principle “If you’ve got nothing to hide you’ve got

*** More often than not the problem is we subconsciously assume trust forgetting the obvious human element throughout every walk of life. The NAB scandal and compensation payouts as a result of self-interested financial advisers are “inappropriate practices”. Who would have thought? Other examples in everyday living associated with natural trust by way of human nature. So you’re gone into the NAB for financial advice, or any bank for that matter, and possibly due to a conflict of interest you’ve lost a few thousand dollars. What can I say? Sorry? Where did the brilliant idea banks were there to help you first pop into your skull? Let’s be honest, you were

*** The AFL football season looms, aside from the rubbish at the start to make money at our expense. An extra $25 for six months to watch Rupert’s Foxtel. My foolproof system of watching my mighty Magpies. Tape it obviously, watch from the first bounce, switch to a good murder mystery if my boys get two goals behind and, after the match, delete if we lose and watch it all (maybe twice) if we win, (three times if we beat Hawthorn). Fast forward the half-time nonsense from ex-footballers purported to now being expert commentators who almost all love the sound of their own voices and show us lots of intelligent moves in that first half we somehow missed. *** That’s the beauty of Rye. Along comes the perfect sunny days, lazy days with the ever present background of those jet skis, rising to a sound equal only to Beethoven’s 5th. For this we are ever thankful to our thoughtful Mornington Peninsula Council, who in their wisdom have

By Cliff Ellen upgraded access at Rye so that we non jet ski enthusiasts can experience the true love and art of music. *** I’m against capital punishment; all cases being political. If I had my way I’d lean heavily towards life imprisonment with, in severe cases, a private parts dismemberment. *** Where did I ever get the idea George Brandis would make a good Minister for the Arts?... Privatising utilities will ALWAYS drive prices up. End of discussion...The National Party’s Andrew Broad suggesting our homes be included in the assets test; one way to get noticed, however stupid...Strange how our government puts these seemingly minor surcharges on certain necessary prescriptions...Boycott Bali and penalise innocent Balinese workers? Must I take the blame for Ronald Ryan’s hanging? Well yes - I haven’t been to Coburg since

1967...“The new Sportsbet cashcard. You can collect at any ATM. And that cash is ALL yours” Yeah-right...Monday 23/2, the night Lachy Hulme arrived in Gallipoli on Channel 9; so?... Maybe if they built a yellow submarine; frighten off the sharks and a well-known theme song... Bring back Sarah Ferguson. *** “How anybody expects a man to stay in business with every two-bit wowser in the country claiming a veto over what we can say and can’t say and what we can show and what we can’t show it’s enough to make you throw up. The whole principle is wrong; it’s like demanding that grown men live on skim milk because the baby can’t eat steak”. [Robert Heinlein]. “We are getting on with government. That’s what we do” [Tony Abbott]... hooroo...cliffie9@bigpond.com www.ello8.com

Western Port News 10 March 2015

PAGE 39

Find us on Facebook

PAGE 40

Western Port News 10 March 2015

info@grazethebays.com.au

www.grazethebays.com.au

Graze the Bays is ready to rumble. Or at least appease that tummy rumble! Graze the Bays - an event that celebrates the Peninsula’s great food and beverages with a core focus of seafood - is counting the sleeps until its debut. The Masterclasses are one of the best value sessions in this year’s Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, with 1 hour sessions at just $25. Places are however limited. Graze is designed to be just that – the opportunity to Graze on various tasty treats – whilst enjoying local wines, beers, ciders and spirits. The seafood selection includes Port Phillip Bay mussels, paella, local squid, sliders and more. With two Mornington Peninsula wine varietals having won more gold medals than anywhere else in Australia why wouldn`t you check out how good Peninsula wine producers are? The seafood producers and businesses of the region are equally proud of their product; many are involved with the initiative to endorse the quality of our marine harvests with a specific event. Whilst for many the Bays molluscs may take centre stage, the ‘Graze Live Stage’ is predominantly dedicated to the preparation and cooking of all kinds of seafood. Masters have kindly donated the kitchen, and Graze the Bays is proud to have two Foxtel shows prevalent in the on stage

Find us on Facebook

entertainment. Charlie Micallef, a local media personality will be filming with his team from Savage Seas and The Australian Seafood Show. The beautiful and historic Morning Star Estate in Mount Eliza with its sweeping Bay views is the venue for this family friendly day out. Graze is a free entry event, although parking is by gold coin donation and $5 tasting packs will need to be purchased for the consumption of alcohol. Graze is a strictly non BYO alcohol and food event.

info@grazethebays.com.au

www.grazethebays.com.au

Western Port News 10 March 2015

PAGE 41

Music Arts Food

SPIBY HITS DAVEYS By Melissa Walsh Michael Spiby brings his magical style of music to Daveys on Thursday April 23, for his Michael Spiby Get On Board tour. Many magical things have happened during Spiby’s musical life. And after fronting one of our most-loved bands, The Badloves, Michael is now focusing full-time on his solo career. The Badloves released just two studio albums 1993’s Get On Board (which spent 69 weeks on the charts, peaking at number five) and 1995’s Holy Roadside (which went gold and reached number 14). The first concert Spiby attended was by the band Stylus, by default. “My great-aunt had her birthday dinner at the Croxton Park Hotel. We were about to go home when a band started setting up, so we stayed for the show. At that stage, I had no intention of being a musician. But I remember dad’s remark: “Look how skinny their legs are – you could be a musician, too,” says Spiby with a laugh. Despite his dad’s advice, Michael actually set out to become a teacher. But his life changed one unforgettable day at Frankston Teachers College. “I came out of a psychology lecture and heard

a band sound checking,” he recalls. “I stuck around for the gig and even though only about 20 people were there, they were just phenomenal. That gig instantly changed my career path.” The band was Cold Chisel. Years later, Michael found himself in the Top 10 with Jimmy Barnes, with The Badloves and Barnesy’s classic cover of The Weight. Michael is now working to his own schedule. He’s also been in the studio with Tasmania’s acclaimed Southern Gospel Choir, co-producing their second album, High On A Mountain. “I’ve always been a daydreamer,” Spiby says, “and that’s how I write songs. Things happen when I daydream – magic things. I can see why band members evolve into solo acts. I feel the only way I can make music is to follow my own instinct, without compromise, and see what comes out.” It promises to be an exciting future for an artist with a fascinating past. Check out Michael Spiby at Daveys Frankston on Thursday April 23. Tickets are $25, available at the venue and Moshtix.

CNR NEPEAN HWY & DAVEYS ST FRANKSTON - 9783 7255 DAVEYSHOTEL@ALHGROUP.COM.AU | WWW.DAVEYS.COM.AU | WWW.FB.COM/DAVEYSHOTEL PAGE 42

Western Port News 10 March 2015

WILD AND WONDERFUL By Melissa Walsh WYLIE & THE WILD WEST (USA) will be setting The Hallam Hotel on fire this Wednesday March 18, the coolest cowpoke going around. Wylie Gustafson is a native Montanan singer-songwriter who lives the songs he writes. With three decades of writing, recording and performing under his belt, Wylie has matured into a dynamic talent, and has become one of the few authentic voices of the West. Forget everything you hate about modern country, this guy is old-school cool without being a tired period piece. His friendly demeanor is born from his unpretentious life as a working class cow-horseman on the remote rangelands of the American high-plains. For over the last 25 years, Wylie and his band, The Wild West, have performed their refreshing blend of cowboy, swing, folk and yodeling music worldwide. Wylieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dynamic stage presence keeps getting him invited back to venues year after year. As a seasoned singersongwriter with over a dozen nationally distributed albums under his belt, Wylie has etched his presence onto the American music scene and is the originator of the High Plains Yodeling style which evokes the loneliness of his northern Montana home. Tickets are from $27. Buy online or purchase at the venue.

mintmagazine.com.au

Western Port News 10 March 2015

PAGE 43

Trades & Services Placing your classiďŹ ed advert is so easy...

Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Phone: 1300 666 808 (Open 8.30-5pm Mon-Fri) Fax: 03 5945 0667 Email: sales@networkclassiďŹ eds.com.au

Garden Services

â&#x2014;?

Repairs Rebedding Resprays

â&#x2014;? â&#x2014;?

Pressure cleaning Flexi pointing

Pensioner Discounts

Deal direct with tradesman. All work guaranteed.

REC: 23916

We accept payment by: VISA/MASTERCARD/EFTPOS

50% DISCOUNT* or cover $100 excess

CALL 1300 734 539 ELECTRICAL

TV & DATA

AIR CONDITIONING

FREE QUOTES PENSIONER DISCOUNTS

INSTALLED TODAY

Windowsâ&#x20AC;Ś Doorsâ&#x20AC;Ś Shop Frontsâ&#x20AC;Ś

1174118-9-15

Ask about our discounted ongoing advertising rates and how choosing more newspapers gives your advertising more impact and saves you money...

Television/Video/Audio

ANTENNA SPECIALIST

AUSSIE EMERGENCY GLASS

ĆľĆ&#x161;Ĺ&#x161;Ĺ˝Ć&#x152;Ĺ?Ć?Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x161; Ĺ?Ć&#x152; Ĺ˝ĹśÄ&#x161;Ĺ?Ć&#x;Ĺ˝ĹśĹ?ĹśĹ? Î&#x2DC; ĹŻÄ&#x17E;Ä?Ć&#x161;Ć&#x152;Ĺ?Ä?Ä&#x201A;ĹŻ ^Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152;Ç&#x20AC;Ĺ?Ä?Ä&#x17E;Ć?

(1.5% credit card processing fee applies. Cheques and money orders can be posted in or hand delivered to our local ofďŹ ce)

Glass/Glazing

1021701-KG17-12

VIC 3810

1300 361 979 0407 674 808

Homes, Businesses, Off ices, Insurance Work

9548 3000 or 0418 881 551

SN1080741-PJ27-13

Australian Government endorsed Installer

www.antennaspecialist.com.au

www.authorisedair.com.au

B&L FARROW

Painter & Decorator 1156305-HM40-14

Interior and Exterior.

Roof Restorations and all aspects of

Tree Lopping/Surgery C1088813-JO35-13

1169932-PB04-15

Builders & Building Services

Painters/Decorators 1172920-DJ07-15

1156306-HM40-14

â&#x2014;?

Phone Rob 5996 3823, 0418 306 738

Mail: Network ClassiďŹ eds, PO Box 9, Pakenham

Trades: 1pm Friday ClassiďŹ eds: 1pm Friday

SPIC & SPAN ROOF RESTORATIONS â&#x2014;?

(include your name, address and phone number)

DEADLINES

Roofing

C552009-BG31-7

Electricians

C1088817-JO35-13

Deadline

C1069118-KK3-13

home maintenance and improvements. All work guaranteed, pensioner discounts. 35 years experience.

Ben 0420 265 413 Jon 0418 558 148 V

C1098234-JO43-13

Plumbing

BUILDER / CARPENTER Registered Building Practitioner

t &YUFOTJPOT t 3FOPWBUJPOT t #BUISPPNT t %FDLJOH t 1FSHPMBT t $BSQPSUT

Domestic/Commercial

CARPET, UPHOLSTERY & WINDOW

CARPET DRY & STEAM CLEANING 3 ROOMS $$$ $75.00 5 ROOMS $$$ $125.00 OTHER SERVICES 1175030-LB10-15

WINDOW CLEANING WHOLE HOUSE STD 3 BEDROOM HOME - SINGLE STOREY INSIDE & OUTSIDE $150.00

CALL ALAN 0432 694 604

Decks/Pergolas

1122453-PB10-14

JOHNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOME MAINTENANCE General Carpentry Work, Renovations, Locks and Doors Fitted, Pergolas and Decks. General Repairs. No job too small. Free Quote, prompt, reliable service. Discount for Pensioners.

Phone 0419 549 296 or 5977 1349 DBU 17773

General Notices section of Network ClassiďŹ eds.

Michael 0418 957 407

www.morningtonpelectrical.com.au

V C971892-JL40-11

3PLIT 3YSTEM !IRCONS s !LL %LECTRICAL 7ORK %LECTRIC /VEN #OOKTOP 2EPAIRS

Wardrobes

1135799-RC21-14

BIG ALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLEANING

1156304-HM40-14

Carpet Cleaning

Excavators

Chris Murrin 616 Chris Murrin 0423 0423 873 873 616

& &Electrical Trenching â&#x20AC;˘ PostPost & Stump Drilled â&#x20AC;˘ Plumbing Plumbing Electrical Trenching & Stump Holes Holes Drilled â&#x20AC;˘ Site Cuts â&#x20AC;˘ Concrete Footings Site Cuts Concrete Footings Dirt Site Cleans â&#x20AC;˘ Removal Dirt Removal â&#x20AC;˘ Site Cleans Attachment Fence-line Clearing â&#x20AC;˘Grab Grab Attachment â&#x20AC;˘ Fence-line Clearing

1156303-HM40-14

REC 18106

1118759-RC07-14

1173684-PB09-15

Phone Bryan on 0418 396 641

TIGER EARTH 20 T Excavator, Tip Truck, Bobcat, All Attachments, Mulching, Hammer, Sorting Bucket, Forks and many more.

Call CK Kennedy 0408 342 073

Motoring section of Network ClassiďŹ eds.

Call or visit us online! networkclassiďŹ eds.com.au

Want to place an ad but not sure where to start? Call our helpful classified team between 8:30am-5pm Mon-Fri for FREE advice!

PAGE 44

Western Port News 10 March 2015

Public Notices and Event

â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NO BOND

The proposed action is identiďŹ ed as the Esso Pipeline Replacement Project (EPBC 2014/7202) to be undertaken by Esso Australia Resources Pty Ltd.

â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026;

The proposed action is a controlled action under the EPBC Act. The controlling provisions are listed threatened species and communities (section 18 and section 18A). The proposed action involves the removal and reinstatement of areas of native vegetation from locations along the proposed pipeline route to facilitate the installation of the underground pipeline.

Singles Cabin - Bed Sitter (incl Kitchen) Caravans (ensuite) Caravans (no ensuite) Quiet secure park Close all facilities

Office Hours Mon-Sat 8am-6pm. Sunday 10am-4pm 870 Princes Highway, Springvale

Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning, 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002. V

Preliminary Documentation will also be available online at www.exxonmobil.com.au/ pipelinereplacement

1132401-RC19-14

7 days till late SWA3161XB

For Sale

CARPORT, 5.4W x 7.4L, slate grey colorbond, GC, 2 steel legs, buyer to dismantle. $650. 0405 444 696. CLOTHES DRYER, Simpson. As new. Only used 2-3 times. Paid $300, sell $150. Berwick. Ph: 9702 5589

1169989-CG04-15

DINING SETTING Solid Timber ,6 Seater Table extends to 10. Australian Made. Good Condition with light normal wear. Make an offer. 5991 5542. DINING TABLE, Oak, seats 1012, two carvers, four chairs, cream upholstery. VGC. $350 ono. Ph: 5945 7612 or 0427 519 004 FURNITURE, blue three piece lounge suite and matching bed settee. Glass top dining table, round four round chairs, W/iron and cane. TV cabinet, Balinese style. Coffee table, round, glass and w/iron. Buffet. Dressing table. Fridge. Blanket box. All as new. No Delivery. $600ono. Call Val: 0448 381 762 LADDER, Kennet extension. 2.94.5 meters. GC. Housed undercover. $100. Berwick. ph: 9702 5589

Auctions

WHEELCHAIR, Sunrise Medical, 18", padded back and seat, self propelled. $150. Phone 0408 334 992.

STRICTLY PAYMENT ON DAY OF SALEâ&#x20AC;Ś BY CASH, EFTPOS OR CC (CC FEE 1.5%) ONLY, NO CHEQUESâ&#x20AC;Ś

M.E. Auctions Clearing Sale Specialists Ph: 0418 509 134 www.martinevansauctions.com

Garden/ Outdoor

ALL TREE WORKS Pruning, shaping, removals. Mulching/sales, free quotes. John 0401 623 500.

CHEAP TOPSOIL/ FIREWOOD

WOODEN BUNKS No mattresses. Good condition $150. Phone 9702 0765 or 0431 289 918

Screened / Blended Top Soil Redgum / Mountain Ash Firewood

Find it in the

Celebrations

section of Network Classifieds.

Call Shannon on

0417 147 044

1173446-DJ08-15

Massage Therapists

ADVERTISERS, in this section are qualified practitioners and offer non-sexual services.

Est. 1980

Boats & Marine

BOAT, aluminium, 4.2 metre. Three years old. As new. Level carpet floor, Gal. trailor, padded swivel seats, canopy, rod holders and many extras. 20 HP. Mercury Outboard- electric start. $8,200. Ph: 5941 4341 or 0409 762 809

BOAT, 5.4 Salem, well looked after, always garaged, Chrysler 383, tunnel ramp, extractor, exhaust. $28,900ono. Phone 5941 2997.

Find it in the

Real Estate

section of Network Classifieds.

Want to place an ad but not sure where to start? Call our helpful classified team between 8:30am-5pm Mon-Fri for FREE advice!

MUSTANG, 16' runabout, fully restored, modified, 110 Johnson, 12 months reg., boat and trailer, everything new, reduced price due to ill health. SALE PRICE $7,500. 0414 258 675. 9580 4676. Aspendale.

WHITTLEY 19ft f/g cruiser, exec condition, set up galley, mercruiser 205, dual axle trailer, garaged many extras. $25,000 ono. Contact 0412 853 361.

Caravans & Trailers

Pets & Services

ATLANTIC, series 2, Magelan, date of build 28/5/11, AC, heating, ensuite, double bed, extras, 8 metres long, $45,000. 0409 100 277.

1139135-DJ24-14

ROSELYN CERT III DOG GROOMER CALL

networkclassiďŹ eds.com.au

1300 652 070

LMCT 1229

9783 9970 0407 122 198

Trades & Services Call or visit us online! networkclassiďŹ eds.com.au

www.elv.com.au

Caravans & Trailers

CAMPER, 7 x 4 Australian off road camper in chequer plate. AL-KO Independent suspension with 11/4 row stubaxles. Treg coupling. Electric brakes. H/duty v/unmarked 12oz canvas. W /tank. Vast internal storage. Ex Condition. $4500. Ph: 9787 6000

MILLARD, 17ft Poptop, 2010. Front kitchen, lots of bench and cupboard space, raised 120lt fridge, sink heater, electric pump, cook top 1 electric 3 gas, grill, pullout pantry. "L" shape dinette, island double bed, roof aircon/ heater, battery pack. Full annex plus rear storage room, standup with roof down. $30,000 neg. Ph: 5985 5471 or 0408 581 279 CAMPER fully-contained foldout camper, 1974 model, has been updated inside, comes with gas and electric fridges, two spare wheels, original canvas in great condition. Must sell $2200. Phone Chris 0425852478. CAMPERVAN TOYOTA LWB 1988, good condition, rear and side awning annexe, reg til 2015, FRQ-106, $5,500. 0458 112 164. CARAVAN, Franklin Hacien, 1986, 16ft, beautiful layout, front kitchen, gas stove, oven, microwave, fridge, sink, laminated interior, club lounge, plenty of storage, posturepedic QS bed at back, set top box/TV with new antenna, stereo and every accessory you'll need for a great holiday. New brakes and tyres. $3,000. 0431 544 193

Buy, Rent & Sell in our

Real Estate

section of Network ClassiďŹ eds.

Caravans & Trailers

Motor Vehicles

CHRYSLER, Safari, 1968, wagon, 225 Hemi Slant 6, clean original condition, engine no. LVE40718. $15,000. 9706 2325.

$ $ $

CARS TRUCKS VANS 4WDs Drive In - Min $200 to $3,000 (complete) IMLACHS - 1602 Centre Rd, Springvale, 3171

AFTER 52 YEARS OF TRADING THE FIRST AUCTION LIST IS AS FOLLOWS: COLLECTABLE CARS ~ TRUCKS ~ PARTS ETC ~ MOTOR BIKES ~ TRACTOR ~ TRAILERS ~ CARAVAN ~ & MORE For full details see the advert in the Weekly Times. Visit our website or Facebook page for more information, photos & to subscribe to our email list. *Catalogue available on day of sale* Please note plenty of parking for all including trucks, trailers, etc.. Please note: early viewing from 7.30am day of sale only. Remember this is a wrecker so all vehicles & parts are in all sorts of cond. Everything is where is, as is, no warranty but we do guarantee clear title, 7 days to remove

QUEEN BED/MATTRESS & Base on casters, good condition, $100.00, may be able to deliver. Phone: 0402 414 582. SHED, light green colorbond, 2 windows, shelves, double door, 3.8W x 6L x 2.4H, buyer to dismantle, $560. 0405 444 696.

Open 7 days

UNRESERVED AUCTION CLEARING SALE SUNDAY 15TH MARCH 2015 AT 10AM ONSITE WARRAGUL MOTOR WRECKERS 12 HOWITT ST, WARRAGUL VIC 3820

1176369-HM11-15

G6781173AA-dc23Apr

5979 3066

section of Network ClassiďŹ eds.

Auto Services/ Repair

$ $ $

General ClassiďŹ eds

47 Glendale Ave, Hastings Prices Discounted

Real Estate

CARS REMOVED - WANTED 1176505-KC11-15

Paradise

Find what your looking for in our

Motoring

Michelle Hendricks c/- Worley Parsons 12th Floor, 333 Collins Street Melbourne, VIC 3000

SN1090434-PJ37-13

Business Opportunities

General Cleaning

Written submissions can be sent to:

Adult Services

On your site or ours or online s !CCOUNTS PAYABLE AND RECEIVABLE s 0AYROLL SUPERANNUATION AND &"4 s #ASHmOW MANAGEMENT AND CREDIT CONTROL CHASING YOUR MONEY s "ANK RECONCILIATIONS AND BUSINESS REPORTS s "!3 PREPARATION AND LODGEMENT s ,IAISING WITH YOUR ACCOUNTANT s Liaising on your behalf with the ATO -9/" !CCOUNT 2IGHT 2ECKON FORMERLY 1UICKBOOKS 8ERO #ONTACT 4RICIA %LLIOTT REGISTERED "!3 AGENT FOR A FREE CONlDENTIAL CONSULTATION ON s MOB s EMAIL TELLIOTT WINLEA COM AU

Contracts available from $10,000. Earn up $3,000 pw. No experience necessary, full training. All work supplied. For further details: 0415 326 685 or 9826 1111

Interested persons and organisations are invited to comment in writing on the Preliminary Documentation. Comments in writing must be received within 20 business days (no later than close of business 13/04/15). Persons with special needs (i.e. for whom English is a second language or who have a vision impairment)may contact Michelle Hendricks on 03 8676 3922 or michelle.hendricks@exxonmobil.com

For Sale

ConďŹ dential On Time

Employment

Department of the Environment, Canberra: Email the Department at epbc.referrals@environment. gov.au to arrange a copy for reviewing at the Department.

Caravan & Cabin Park

Trades & Services section of Network ClassiďŹ eds.

Wellington Shire Council, 70 Foster Street, Sale; Latrobe City Council, 141 Commercial Road, Morwell; Baw Baw Shire Council, 61 Smith Street, Warragul; Cardinia Shire Council, 20 Siding Avenue, OfďŹ cer; Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, 21 Marine Parade, Hastings; Casey City Council, Magid Drive, Narre Warren.

ALL ADVERTISEMENTS booked under this classification are strictly for ancillary roles only. To comply with the law it is still an offence under the Sex Work Act 1994 to publish any statements intended or likely to induce a person to seek work as a sex worker.

Professional Accurate

Ph 9546 9587

Preliminary Documentation will be on display, free of charge between 13/03/15 and 13/04/15 at the following locations:

NO LEASE â&#x2DC;&#x2026;

Bookkeeping

Winlea BAS Bookkeeping & Payroll

PERMANENT

The following notice is published pursuant to Section 95A(3) of the EPBC Act.

Adult Employment

CARAVAN PARK ACCOMMODATION

NotiďŹ cation for Publication of Preliminary Documentation under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act)

To Let

G5855585AA-dc11Mar

Professional Services

Real Estate

1174219-ACM09-15

General Notices

IAN GRANT'S GRANT TOURER, 2007, Custom, 19ft, AC, 120ltr 3 way Domestic fridge, roll out pantry, center lounge and dinette, QS bed, TV, CD player /stereo, full battery system, solar panels, roll out awning incl walls and floor, front boot, dual gas bottles, roll out external BBQ, electric brakes, sleeps 2, seats 6, lots of extras, one owner, Seaford. $26,950. 0419 529 164.

DAIHATSU, Terios, 1999, auto, 1.3, 161,000kms, DVD, alarm, reverse camera, reg until 11/15, RWC, POL-626. $4,100. 0433 175 066.

FORD, territory, AWD SY, dual fuel, silver, 140,500kms, immaculate condition, HR towbar, etc. $11,490. 5940 2442. JAYCO FREEDOM 30th Anniversary, as new inside, appliances only used once, plastic still on carpet, high clearance axle, reverse cycle air conditioner, batt pack. $19,250. 0427 696 426 JAYCO STARCRAFT 1997 12'6" twin beds, rear door, r/out awning, rear weather cover, new accessories, bedding etc. Excellent condition. $12,000 Phone 5981 2954 McCrae. MAZDA BUS T3000, 5 speed diesel, drives great, licence to carry 4, alloy b-bar, solar panels, gas hotplates, microwave, plenty of cupboards, fridge, large boot, roll out awning, PHD-652. $12,500. 0416 263 275. Cranbourne.

GREAT WALL ute, great bargain, 25,300 km, reg to July 2015, manual, YKP296. $9,500 with RWC. 0438 418 808.

HOLDEN, Jackaroo, 1995, green, 4 new tyres, reconditioned engine, reg. to 11/15, PYB-401. $4,000ono. 0401 741 357.

MILLARD, Poptop, 2001, Horizon special edition caravan, 16 foot, full annexe, as new condition. $19,500. John 0408 331 347. HONDA, CRV Sport, AWD, 2004, leather, top of the range, auto, sunroof, gold, EC, RWC, reg. to 02/16, with service book, STI-338. $9,750. 0478 192 950. PAKENHAM, caravan park, onsite or removable, 24ft caravan, with private ensuite and adjoining 24ft Aluminium annexe and large entertaining verandah. Walk in-walk out sale, includes 50" LED TV, Blue-ray player, double fridge/freezer. wall units and much more. Also with heating/cooling system,AC, sale also includes 3x3m garden shed for extra storage. $45,000ono. Contact Ivan: 0402 428 713 or Ann 0422 970 654. ROYAL FLAIR, 2006, caravan in VGC, 3 way fridge, SB's, stereo /radio, full annexe with new awning, 2 gas bottles with over riders. $14,500. Phone 5995 1869 or 0407 302 336. VISCOUNT, pop-top, 16ft, Grand Tourer, new Tebbs annexe, awning, double bed, microwave, TV, porta potty, good 3-way fridge, new tyres, service history. $7,500. 5982-1061.

HYUNDAI, 2013, i20, 5 door, auto, sedan, ZUO-972, as new condition, only 6,700kms. $12,750. 9799 9569. MAZDA UTE, Bravo, 2003, alloy tray, AC, ABS brakes, 5 speed manual, just serviced, new thermostat/fuel filter, 293,000kms, dual fuel, RWC supplied, SCM-506. $5,500. 0437 143 174.

Motorcycles

HONDA CT110 Postie Bike 2010, fully maintained and serviced, very good condition, comes with Victoria RWC, ready to register, engine number: JDOIE2610869, low kms, ideal learners bike. $1850.00. Phone 0423 757 047

Employment section of Network ClassiďŹ eds.

Western Port News 10 March 2015

PAGE 45

WESTERN PORT

scoreboard

Sorras win a thriller PROVINCIAL By IT Gully SORRENTO gets another crack at a Provincial pennant after drawing on first innings with Long Island in the semi final on the weekend. Resuming on the second day at 7/68 with star Nick Jewell still at the crease, Sorrento was eventually bowled out for 92, the same score Long Island made the day before. Given Sorrento finished higher on the ladder, that was enough to get them through to the grand final. Long Island administrators will still be regretting the error in clearing Brad Denny, which cost them the outright win against Rye and 20 points. These 20 points would have seen Long Island finish on top of the ladder and advance to the grand final after drawing with Sorrento. Instead of clearing Denny from Peninsula Old Boys, where he played one game last season, they cleared him from Somerville. It was a tough call from the MPCA but the rules are the rules. After drawing the semi final with Sorrento, the Islanders batted again

but conceded the match after falling quickly to 7/47. Scott Phillips made a pair of ducks, however he did snare seven wickets, including a hat–trick that netted Anthony Blackwell, Jack Falck and Leigh Poholke. On the opening day of the match, Blackwell snared 6/5 off 11 overs while Andrew King picked up 3/23. The excitement in the match, other than 27 wickets falling, was a streaker! Late on the second day in the other semi final between Peninsula Old Boys and Baxter, the game was evenly poised after POB won the toss and batted first. The Old Boys made 9/224 in their 80 overs, Jon Forrest top scoring with 47, while Matt Hyden scored 38, Brandon Lawler 31 and Dylan O’Malley 25. Baxter lost their first wicket on the second day for 42, before Shane McComb was run out and Ben Matters was caught behind. At that stage Baxter was 3/65. After tea on Sunday, Baxter had regained the upper hand at 3/46 with Daniel Warwick and Dale Irving still at the crease nearing their 50’s.

Evenly poised: It was a close match between Peninsula Old Boys and Baxter. Picture: Andrew Hurst

District games go to wire

DISTRICT By IT Gully THE District semi finals still had plenty of life in them at tea on the second day. While Somerville won on first innings against Seaford, Red Hill was still needing 30 runs with two wickets in hand in their match against Main Ridge. Seaford needed 25 runs with one wicket in hand at the beginning of the second day of their match at Somerville. However, Nick Simpendorfer could only add a further five runs to his overnight total of 39 before going out. Seaford was bowled out for 97, giving Somerville a first innings lead of 17. Somerville was cruising in its second innings at 3/63, however, had slumped to 7/94 at tea – a lead of 123. Given there were only 40 overs left in the match at that point, the Eagles were in the box seat. There were some however who believed that a target of 140 off 20 overs would still be achieveable for Seaford, considering their batting line up. In the other semi final, the all-conquering Red Hill was still 30 runs from victory at tea against Main Ridge on the second day. The Hillmen were cruising at 2/70, chasing Main Ridges’ 158, however, at tea were reeling at 8/128. With Nick Esipoff still at the crease, anything was possible for the home side. Brad Rossborough top scored for the Ridge with a half century. At tea, Rossborough had claimed two wickets and Jason Albress had claimed three.

PAGE 46

Box seat: Somerville were coming along nicely on the last day. Picture: Andrew Hurst

Western Port News 10 March 2015

WESTERN PORT scoreboard

Panthers claw thrilling victory SUB-DISTRICT

Batting challenge: Seaford still needed 140 off 20 overs to claim a win. Picture: Andrew Hurst

By IT Gully PEARCEDALE will play Rosebud in the Sub District grand final this weekend after each recording thrilling semi final victories last weekend. After scoring just 101, Pearcedale successfully defended the total, rolling YCW in dramatic circumstances two runs short of the total. The Stonecats resumed at 2/35 on Sunday but lost two quick wickets and the game was even once again. Paul Bradley, Pat Falzon and Paul Fulton threatened to take the game away from Pearcedale, getting within 15 runs of the total before Bradley was caught and Falzon was trapped in front. Andrew Kitson was removed for a duck and this left Fulton and his son Sam to get the half a dozen runs needed for victory. Paul Fulton went for a quick single on the arm of Pearcedale skipper Kaine Smith, which left his 16-yearold son Sam short by at least two metres. There were another 40-odd overs left in the match. YCW lost their last four wickets for 12 runs. Shayne Gillings finished with seven wickets for Pearcedale after top scoring with 33 on the opening day. At tea on the second day, Pearcedale was batting out the overs and were 1/17. Rosebud beat Tootgarook on the first day of their semi final. Tootgarook batted first and were bowled out for just 64. Jason Nagel was sensational for the Buds with 6/13. In reply, the Buds got to 5/65 at stumps, a lead of one. The home side and flag favorites were eventually bowled out on the second day for 111, a lead of 46.

TRANSMEND FLOATS, TRUCKS & TRAILERS ts & Trailers a lo F g in d il u ts B Custom Floa • Obligation Free Quotes! • Manufactured to your • Workmanship Guaranteed! specification!

All Repairs & Servicing • New Windows Front & Side • New Roofs • Rust Repairs •SSmall or Large Repairs • Chassis Work • Paint Work • Lights & Rewiring • Floor Replacement or Repairs • New Checkerplate & Rubber Flooring (*conditions apply)

2/8 Simcock St, Somerville Vic Vic 3912 T 03 59 77 66 77 email transmend @bigpond.com om m

Western Port News 10 March 2015

PAGE 47

Motoring Honda to showcase NSX concept at GP HONDA Australia will showcase the highly anticipated NSX Concept vehicle during the 2015 Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix March 12–15 as part of the “Honda Power Room” display. Visitors to the “Honda Power Room” will have an exclusive opportunity to get up close and personal with the new-generation NSX Concept vehicle ahead of its expected arrival in Australian showrooms in 2016. The Accord Hybrid – which features an all-new hybrid drivetrain under Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology banner – will also make its debut at the “Honda Power Room” ahead of its arrival in Australia mid 2015. Honda Australia Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Noriyuki Takakura is excited to give Australian motoring enthusiasts an exclusive opportunity to see the NSX Concept in its first public appearance. “The Honda NSX represents the ultimate combination of power, sportiness and efficiency,” Mr. Takakura said. “It’s the most advanced example of our next-generation hybrid technology and the perfect concept vehicle to showcase in the Honda Power Room. We’re delighted to be exhibiting the Accord Hybrid alongside the NSX, a vehicle that will be accessible for our customers and showcases our all-new hybrid drivetrain for the first time in Australia.” Honda’s SUV range will also be on display, with the recently launched all-new compact SUV the HR-V and the popular CR-V in the Honda Power Room.

A shining star. Mercedes-Benz Mornington 2014 Provincial Vans Dealer of the Year. Mercedes-Benz would like to congratulate Mercedes-Benz Mornington’s General Manager, Chris Thoday and his staff on being awarded 2014 Provincial Vans Dealer of the Year. Over the last twelve months they have consistently demonstrated the dedication and excellence that have been hallmarks of the Mercedes-Benz brand. Find out for yourself by visiting Mercedes-Benz Mornington at 29 Tyabb Road, Mornington.

LMCT443

www.mbmornington.com.au

Mercedes-Benz Mornington

PAGE 48

Western Port News 10 March 2015

29-31 Tyabb Road, Mornington (03) 5973 9688 www.mbmornington.com.au

BUYERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; NOW ON! HILUX SR5 4x4 DOUBLE-CAB TURBO DIESEL AUTO

48,990

From

YOUR CHOICE OF FLEXIBLE FINANCE OPTIONS

driveaway[A]

SAVE WITH LOW COST CAPPED PRICE SERVICING

MUST END MARCH 31

HILUX 4x2 SCCC WORKMATE PETROL MANUAL WITH AIR-CONDITIONING & ELA TRAY

20,990

From

2014 CAMRY ALTISE

26,490

From

driveaway[A]

RUNOUT

driveaway [A] MUST END MARCH 31

KLUGER 2WD GX

YOUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;LL LOVE THE LOWER RUNNING COSTS

YARIS ASCENT 5 DOOR MANUAL HATCH

15,990

From

driveaway [A]

COROLLA ASCENT SEDAN CVT AUTO

LIMITED EDITION %( 285 *8(67 $1' (1-2< 7+( 72<27$

Rosebud Toyota

Mornington Toyota

3RLQW 1HSHDQ 5RDG 3KRQH URVHEXGWR\RWD FRP DX

1HSHDQ +LJKZD\ 3KRQH PRUQLQJWRQWR\RWD FRP DX

23,990

COROLLA ASCENT SPORT HATCH $ CVT AUTO From

From

RUNOUT

23,990

driveaway[A]

driveaway [A]

PRADO ALTITUDE HERE NOW

TOYOTA T OYOTA ACCESS A SMARTER WAY TO BUY

>$@ 5HFRPPHQGHG GULYHDZD\ SULFLQJ LV DSSOLFDEOH IRU 3ULYDWH %URQ]H DQG 6LOYHU Æ« HHW FXVWRPHUV SULPDU\ SURGXFHUV RQ VHOHFWHG SODWH PRGHOV H[FHSW <DULV DQG &RUROOD +DWFK DYDLODEOH RQ VHOHFWHG SODWH PRGHOV 2Æ© HU DYDLODEOH RQ YHKLFOHV SXUFKDVHG RQ RU EHIRUH H[FHSW IRU VHOHFWHG &DPU\ $OWLVH DQG +L/X[ 65 PRGHOV ZKLFK PXVW EH SXUFKDVHG RQ RU EHIRUH XQOHVV RÆ© HUV DUH H[WHQGHG 5HFRPPHQGHG GULYHDZD\ SULFH VKRZQ LQFOXGHV PRQWKV UHJLVWUDWLRQ PRQWKV FRPSXOVRU\ WKLUG SDUW\ LQVXUDQFH &73 D PD[LPXP GHDOHU GHOLYHU\ FKDUJH DQG VWDPS GXW\ 0HWDOOLF SDLQW LQFOXGHG RQ &DPU\ $OWLVH DQG &RUROOD $VFHQW 6SRUW RQO\ /0&7

Western Port News 10 March 2015

PAGE 49

PAGE 50

Western Port News 10 March 2015

PAGE 51

MORNINGTON MITSUBISHI love that car

GO! LANCER ES SPORT

PAJERO GLX

B O N U S $1 0 0 0 EFTPOS CARD

B O N U S $2 0 0 0 EFTPOS CARD

$19,990

DRIVE AWAY2

$2 0 0 0

EF TPOS CARD

O N S E L E C T E D M ODE L S 1

$51,990 DRIVE AWAY2

Triton GLX + 4X4

OUTLANDER ES 2WD

$28,990 DRIVE AWAY2

B O N U S $2 0 0 0 EFTPOS CARD

LOOK HOW THE VALUE STACKS UP

Hi-Power Turbo Diesel

RUNOUT

+ + + + + + + + + + +

$29,990 DRIVE AWAY

WITH A BONUS

Active Stability Control 6 airbags Air conditioning 16” alloys Side steps Cruise control Bluetooth ® 3 tonne towing 5 year Warranty † 4 year Capped Price Service * 5 year Roadside Assist ^

ASK US AT MORNINGTON MITSUBISHI ABOUT THE EXTRA-SPECIAL MARCH OFFERS ON CHALLENGER 4WD.

MORNINGTON MITSUBISHI 5

41 Tyabb Road, Mornington | PHONE: 5975 5188 A/H H (Jan) ((JJan) 0409 427 974 | ww www.morningtonmitsubishi.com.au

! o o t l a c o l e r We’ Join us on:

LMCT 10467

See mitsubishi-motors.com.au for further information. Available at Mornington Mitsubishi. While stocks last. Mitsubishi Motors Australia reserves the right to extend or modify these offers. Offers available on new vehicles purchased & delivered between 1 and 31 March 2015. Excludes Govt., Rental & National Fleet buyers. See participating dealers for full terms and conditions. 1. Bonus $1000 EFTPOS Card on new Lancer (excludes Evolution & Ralliart); Bonus $2000 EFTPOS Card on new Pajero & Outlander (excludes Outlander PHEV) – card redeemed at point of purchase with delivery by 30 April 2015, or the relevant value of the EFTPOS card can be substituted for a reduction in the final negotiated drive away price. 2. Excludes Govt., Rental & National Fleet buyers. Manual. Recommended Drive Away selling price, including 12 months registration, CTP insurance, Stamp Duty & Dealer Delivery. Premium paint $495 extra. DIAMOND ADVANTAGE: † 14.5MY Lancer, Outlander, Challenger, 14MY Pajero, Triton and 14MY Mirage - 5 year or 130,000km New Vehicle Warranty (whichever comes first). 15MY Pajero, 15MY Lancer, 15MY Mirage, 15MY ASX, Outlander PHEV and i-MiEV - 5 year or 100,000km New Vehicle Warranty (whichever comes first). Service conditions apply. *4 years or 60,000km Capped Price Servicing (whichever occurs first). Covers all items specified under the standard “Maintenance for normal operating conditions” scheduled detailed in the service and warranty booklet. Additional service/repair items (if required) are at additional cost. ^1 year Roadside Assist (Service conditions apply). For purchases of new Mitsubishi vehicles, your initial 12 month roadside assist will be extended for a period of 12 months from the date of the most recent eligible Capped Price Service for that vehicle performed at an authorised Mitsubishi dealer. Roadside assist, if extended in accordance with these items, is available for a maximum of up to 5 years. Conditions apply. Offer subject to change without notice. Excludes Government, Rental and National Fleet customers.

PAGE 52

Western Port News 10 March 2015

MORNINGTON ISUZU UTE

D-MAX 4X4

LS-U CREW CAB UTE MANUAL 14BP

LS-M CREW CAB UTE MANUAL 14BP

SX CREW CAB UTE MANUAL 14BP

42,990

DRIVE AWAY*

EXCLUSIVE 3.0L ISUZU TURBO DIESEL

+ 17" ALLOY WHEELS, FOG LIGHTS & SIDE STEPS + OUTSTANDING 3.5T TOWING+ + PREMIUM AUDIO w/ BLUETOOTH® AND IPOD® CONNECTIVITY + FUEL EFFICIENT 8.2L/100KM# PLUS $1000 FREE ACCESSORIES‡

39,990

EXCLUSIVE 3.0L ISUZU TURBO DIESEL

MU-X 4X2 LS-M 7 SEAT AUTO 14BP

50,990

DRIVE AWAY*

EXCLUSIVE 3.0L ISUZU TURBO DIESEL

+ 17" ALLOY WHEELS, FOG LIGHTS & SIDE STEPS + PREMIUM AUDIO, SAT NAV & 10" DVD ROOF MONITOR + PASSIVE ENTRY & START SYSTEM + LEATHER SEATS§

36,990

DRIVE AWAY*

+ PREMIUM AUDIO w/ BLUETOOTH® AND IPOD® CONNECTIVITY + OUTSTANDING 3.5T TOWING+ + FUEL EFFICIENT 8.2L/100KM# + CRUISE CONTROL

PLUS $1000 FREE ACCESSORIES‡

LS-T 7 SEAT AUTO 14BP

37,990

EXCLUSIVE 3.0L ISUZU TURBO DIESEL

+ 16" ALLOY WHEELS + OUTSTANDING 3.5T TOWING+ + PREMIUM AUDIO W/ BLUETOOTH® AND IPOD® CONNECTIVITY + FUEL EFFICIENT 8.2L/100KM#

MU-X 4X4

DRIVE AWAY*

PLUS $1000 FREE ACCESSORIES‡

DRIVE AWAY*

EXCLUSIVE 3.0L ISUZU TURBO DIESEL

+ PREMIUM AUDIO, w/ BLUETOOTH® & IPOD® CONNECTIVITY + FUEL EFFICIENT 8.1L/100KM# + OUTSTANDING 3.0T TOWING+ + REAR PARK ASSIST

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ISUZU UTE SERVICE PLUS, VISIT

isuzuute.com.au/service-plus

ISUZUUTE.COM.AU

MORNINGTON ISUZU UTE 41 Tyabb Rd, Mornington | PH: 5975 5188 www.morningtonisuzuute.com.au

We’re local too! LMCT 10467

Join us on:

5-star ANCAP safety rating on 4x4 D-MAX Crew Cab models built from November 2013 onwards, 4x2 D-MAX Crew Cab High Ride models built from November 2014 onwards and all MU-X models. ^5 years or 130,000km whichever occurs first, for eligible customers; excludes accessories and trays. >The Capped Price Servicing Program applies to eligible Isuzu UTE vehicles with a warranty start date after 1 January 2015. The program covers the first 6 scheduled services in line with the scheduled service intervals. Program price subject to change. For full terms & conditions and current pricing please visit isuzuute.com.au/service-plus. +3.5 tonne braked towing capacity on all 4x4 D-MAX models and 3.0 tonne braked towing capacity all MU-X models when fitted with an optional genuine Isuzu UTE tow bar kit. #ADR 81/02 laboratory tests (combined cycle) for D-MAX models built from 5 November 2014 onwards and MU-X models built from 6 November 2014 onwards. §Leather on body contact areas of the seats. *Private and ABN holders only on 2014 build plate models. Excludes government, fleet, rental & non-profit buyers. Includes one year business vehicle registration, CTP insurance, dealer delivery and statutory charges. Metallic/mica/pearl paint as shown $330 extra. Only at participating Isuzu UTE Dealers from 1/1/15 until 31/3/15 unless extended, varied or while stocks last. ‡Genuine Isuzu UTE accessories on all 2014 build plate D-MAX 4x4 models to private & ABN holders only. Must take delivery of vehicle before 31/3/15. Only at participating Isuzu UTE Dealers until 31/3/15 unless varied or extended. Not available with other offers.

Western Port News 10 March 2015

PAGE 53

MORNINGTON M{ZD{

STOCK

Morningto PENINSUL n A’S

Dea

CLEARANCE

l er

FREE 5 YEAR WARRANTY

# 5 Year Warranty includes 3 years unlimited factory warranty and 2 years/40 years/40,000kms 000kms 0 Mornington orn or Maz Ma Mazda pro protection roootect otection tion plan. plan lan AAvailable ilable able onn passenger passssenger senger vehicles onl only only.

FREE

M{ZD{ 2

M{ZD{ 3

FEATURES 1.5L 16V DOHC S-VT engine, ABS with EBD, INCLUDE... 6 Airbags, Air-Conditioning, Cruise Control.

ON ROAD COSTS See Mornington

Mazda for details.

FEATURES Power Windows, Bluetooth®, Cruise Control, Traction Control INCLUDE... System, Green-tinted windscreen, side and rear windows.

L AST CH ANCE TO SAVE on 2014 plate vehicles

BT-50 XT 4X4 MANUAL

M{ZD{ CX-9 CLASSIC FWD

2015 PLATE AT 2014 PRICING!

$39,990 DRIVEAWAY

0 1 5 SCOOP PURCHASE O1 NLY! BT-50 4X4 XTR AUTO *

* Based on 2014 Plate Models.

• • • • • • •

Massive 3,500kg Towing Capacity Power Windows and Mirrors Air-Conditioning Cruise Control Trip Computer Bluetooth® Connectivity Dual-Zone Climate Control

• Satellite Navigation • 3.2 litre / 147kW / 470Nm of Torque • Ambient Temperature Gauge

FREE R TOWBA

$47,990 DRIVEAWAY

RRP $56,266

SAVE $8,276

Check out our full range of used vehicles at morningtonmazda. morningtonmazda.com.au com.au

MORNINGTON 5975 1111

CNR NEPEAN HWY & MAIN ST, MORNINGTON LMCT 4180

Some pics for illustration purposes only.

PAGE 54

Western Port News 10 March 2015

Scan to view our used car stock!

NO DEPOSIT

NO REPAYMENTS

UNTIL

AT WESTERNPORT HOLDEN

2016

Absolute luxury for only $28,990

DRIVE AWAY

(RRP New $39,390 DRIVE AWAY )

PUSH BUTTON START AND PASSIVE ENTRY

RAIN SENSING WIPERS HEATED FRONT SEATS

LEATHER APPOINTED INTERIOR

AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS

7’’ COLOUR TOUCH-SCREEN

6 AIRBAGS INCLUDING SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS

REAR VIEW CAMERA LED TAIL LAMPS

FRONT FOG LAMPS

6.5 L PER 100KM 18” ALLOY WHEELS IPOD, B/TOOTH, USB CONNECT.

CRUISE CONTROL PREMIUM 9 SPEAKER AUDIO 1CM2RW

MALIBU CDX DIESEL

(DEALER PRINCIPAL’S PERSONAL TRANSPORT)

ONLY 2431 KMS

Save over $$10,000 on new. The ultimate t 4 cylinder li d ffamily il car. TTest drive and you’ll be amazed.

14,990

22,990

ALL NEW 2015

COLORADO

...has arrived!

Barina CD 5 door Hatch

Trax LS ‘Showroom Demo’

Bluetooth® phone & audio audio, USB input with iPod® connectivity, connectivity 15” aalloy wheels, Cruise Control, Steering wheel audio controls, Manual.

1.8L DOHC 16-Valve 4 Cylinder Engine, 16” Alloys, ABS, Bluetooth, Rear Park Sensors, Remote Keyless Entry, Rear View Camera, Manual. 1DO9UQ

BRAND NEW

SHOWROOM DEMO - SAVE ON NEW

26,987

31,990

DRIVEAWAY

ӃSUNROOF Ӄ18” ALLOYS

TEST DRIVE

TODAY!

ӃFOG

LIGHTS TRIM ӃROOF RAILS ӃLEATHER

Cruze SRiV Auto 1.6 litre iTi turbo, Push button start, Leather seats, 17” Alloys, 7” touch screen, Rear sensors. ICM2SC

CAPTIVA 7 ACTIVE

SHOWROOM DEMO - SAVE ON NEW

2041 Frankston-Flinders Rd, HASTINGSS

5979 4433 WESTERNPORT HOLDEN Ph: www.westernportholden.com.auu “ W H E R E T H E C U S T O M E R A LW AY S W I N S ”

email: info@westernportholden.com.au

*Some pictures for illustration purposes only. Offer available on vehicles sold and delivered before 28/2/15 unless extended, changed or while stocks last at participating Holden Dealers. Finance available on all new vehicles to approved applicants (Excludes Govt, fleet and rental buyers). Finance applications must be received and approved between 1/1/15 and 28/2/15. Maximum finance term of 60 months. Interest is calculated from the settlement date of the fixed rate loan. Only at participating Holden Dealers. Credit criteria, conditions, fees and charges apply. Auto Finance from St. George Finance Limited ABN 99 001 094 471. Australian credit licence 387944. Neither GM Holden nor its Dealers are credit providers.

Jessica Wallworth Business Manager 0413 125 944

Brett Power General Sales Manager 0448 664 375

Ryan Kissick New Cars 0418 522 908

Des Kissick Dealer Principal

Western Port News 10 March 2015

PAGE 55

SCANDI 120

BUY 2 $200 OFF

WAS

PILLOW RECLINER

$1239

LGE WAS

MOSTROTTO LEATHER

TOSCA LGE WAS

$2055

$3125

$1699

3 ONLY

$1799

$2999

ELITE LEATHER

4 ONLY

ELITE LEATHER

6 ONLY

SPACE 63 WAS

SCANDI 140

$3666

WAS

$1999

$2055

$1255

STOCK CLEARANCE

MOSTROTTO LEATHER

1ONLY

3 ONLY

VERY LIMITED STOCK ON ALL MODELS. OFFER ONLY ON COLOURS SHOWN.

BUY 2 $200 OFF DIVANI WALL SAVER MED WAS

SCANDI 151 WAS

$2055

$1255

$2180

$1299 ELITE LEATHER

6 ONLY

HALF PRICE

MOSTROTTO LEATHER

4 ONLY

PRINCE RELAXER LGE WAS

HALF PRICE

$1722

$859 WARWICK FABRIC

NORDIC 60 STD WAS

$2229

$999 WARWICK FABRIC

...where furniture can be made to be as individual as you peninsula home 1128 - 1132 nepean highway, mornington vic 3931 phone 03 5973 4899 email info@luducoliving.com.au web luducoliving.com.au

PAGE 56

Western Port News 10 March 2015