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Close-up: A Hastings SES volunteer with Andrew Holman, right, searching the ground where a woman was found early Monday morning with severe head injuries. Right, Detective Leading Senior Constable Darren Sherren at the scene. Pictures: Yanni

A WOMAN found with severe head injuries in thick scrub next to Hodgins Rd in Hastings has been placed in an induced coma. A man and his wife found the Hastings woman after hearing cries for help at about 12.30 Monday morning. Detective Leading Senior Constable Darren Sherren, of Hastings CIU, said the woman, aged in her 50s, had been taken by ambulance to the Monash Medical Centre. After undergoing surgery she had been placed in an induced coma and was now in the intensive care unit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We believe she was walking home from doing some shopping,â&#x20AC;? Detective Sherren said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She had gone to the supermarket and we believe had been making her way home along Victoria St. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet know how her injuries occurred, but she also had scratches on her hands and wrists.â&#x20AC;? Detective Sherren estimated the injured woman may have been lying in the scrub for up to an hour. Police have spoken to the womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nieghbours and friends. Police forensic officers have investigated the scene and late Monday afternoon State Emergency Services volunteers were called on to search the scrub where she was found.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Something has happened and she went into the bushes about four metres from the footpath,â&#x20AC;? Detective Sherren said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No one has seen the alleged assault; maybe it was a fall.â&#x20AC;? Police have appealed for anyone who can help their investigations to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Hastings CIU on 5970 7800. Keith Platt

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Safety first can save lives ROADS and risk-takers are a bad mix. This is the basic message behind the Fit 2 Drive program being provided to nearly 3000 students at 19 secondary schools throughout the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston. When asked, 98 per cent of the Year 11 students participating in Fit 2 Drive workshops said they would recommend it to others. Coordinator Di Bennett said the students thought the lessons taught about safe driving could save their lives. “The aim is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire skills and understandings to change their attitudes toward things like risk-taking and peer pressure at a time when their driving skills are only just developing and their desire for independence is significant,” Ms Bennett said. The workshops help students identify causes of crashes involving teenagers and work out strategies to avoid and lessen the risks. “In essence, the workshops are about putting the individuals in charge to find out what they can do to tackle the problem in our community as younger drivers are over-represented in the crash statistics for Victoria.” Ms Bennett said one scenario used to discuss avoidance issues was a double fatality in which eight youngsters were crammed into a Volkswagen Golf, with two passengers riding in the hatchback storage area. “The driver had not been drinking or speeding, but had difficulty controlling the car because there were too many people aboard. The car went out of control and hit a pole. Two young men in the boot were killed instantly.”

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Wharf era comes to a close By Mike Hast BLUESCOPE’S wharf will fall silent in November as the last wharfies are paid off and the last steel-carrying ship leaves Hastings. Wharf operator Patrick is set to issue redundancy notices to the last nine permanent stevedores, 11 guaranteed wage employees and 14 casual workers. Patrick runs the wharf for BlueScope, which has been using chartered bulk carriers to bring hot rolled coil steel from Port Kembla since the Iron Monarch made its final voyage to Hastings last October. Iron Monarch carried slab steel from Port Kembla for rolling at BlueScope’s Hastings hot strip mill. The company closed the mill, commissioned in 1978, on 19 October last year. It also closed one of two metal coating plants on 22 October. The closures cost 200 BlueScope and 70 contractor jobs. Iron Monarch has been scrapped in India, an ignominious end for the revolutionary ship built by BHP at Whyalla, SA, in 1973. BHP became BlueScope in 2003. Iron Monarch was converted in 1985-86 to carry slab and other forms of steel loaded through a huge stern door. BlueScope spent $17 million overhauling the vessel in Singapore in 2011, but it only worked for nine weeks before the company decided to scrap it.

The company will bring coil steel exclusively by rail from November, which is likely to cause concern for people living along the rail line. The News believes BlueScope will need more than the two trains each day currently operated by Pacific National for the steelmaker. Earlier this year, The News reported Maritime Union of Australia official Garry Keane saying the decision to transport 650,000 tonnes of steel by rail with Pacific National from Port Kembla in NSW to Hastings each year was “flawed”. The rail network won’t be able to cope with the demand and BlueScope will have to charter a ship with a foreign crew, he said. Rumours about the future use of the wharf at Hastings include saw logs being trucked from Gippsland and exported by ship to Asia. Cars were unloaded at the wharf in the 1970s in a short-lived experiment. Former MUA stalwart Frank Thompson said bringing steel by rail exclusively had been tried in the 1980s and had generated massive protests on the Frankston line and the Stony Point line north of Hastings. In January, BlueScope’s supply chain general manager Ingilby Dickson said the company had renegotiated its contract with Pacific National. BlueScope has used three different bulk carriers since the demise of the Iron Monarch, the most recent the MV Diamond Harbour.

Silent berth: The roll-on roll-off section of the wharf near BlueScope Steel’s Western Port works, now silent since the Iron Monarch made its final journey last October. Rolled steel from Port Kembla has since been delivered on conventional bulk carriers, which will be replaced by trains in November. Picture: Keith Platt

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Sorted waste earns reward Expo times: Maree Grover and Sue Gilbert at the 2011 Ageing Well Expo.

Healthy way to ageing ORGANISERS expect more than 1200 people at this year’s Ageing Well Expo in Mt Martha. The expo is organised by Peninsula Health in partnership with National Seniors Australia and the municipalities of Mornington Peninsula and Frankston. The event promotes and encourages an active lifestyle for older people. Guest speaker will be Victorian Health Services Commissioner Beth Wilson, who grew up in Hastings. Music will be provided by the Victoria Police Pipe Band. This year’s expo also marks the 10th year of the Agestrong strength and balance program. “It began with one group in Rosebud and now has more than 50 groups at 16 venues in Frankston and on the peninsula,” expo coordinator Karyn Seymour said. “As part of the celebration we will be presenting awards to three inspiring Agestrong participants

nominated by their fellow group members. It’s great to be able to celebrate older people who inspire others and live a healthy and active life.” Ms Seymour said the expo gave older people the chance to “explore the many different ways in which they can age positively”. “It’s a fantastic informative event with more than 60 displays,” Ms Seymour said. The expo will have displays from health, councils and community organisations as well as activities and information about health, keeping active and involved, living confidently, getting around and the environment. The Ageing Well Expo is from 10am-2pm on Wednesday 10 October at New Peninsula Church, 370 Craigie Rd, Mt Martha. Entry is free and refreshments will be provided. Free transport can be arranged from Frankston and the peninsula by calling 5971 9174.

By Keith Platt THREE months after increasing hard waste tipping fees, Mornington Peninsula Shire has decided to “reward” residents, dropping the price by $3 a cubic metre. Hard waste fees for residents come down from $70 a cubic metre to $67; they were $65 last year. Fees for all aspects of waste management went up on 1 July in the shire’s 2012-13 budget. Renewable resources manager Sophia Schyschow last week said the shire was “keen to reward residents for separating their hard waste into the recycling bins at the transfer stations”. The “carrot and stick” approach to tipping fees follows statements in the 2012-13 budget and on the shire’s website justifying waste management costs. The price cut announcement comes a month before the council election. As well as blaming the state government’s increased landfill levy (from $9 to $48.40 a tonne since 2009), the shire said extra costs were due to contract “adjustments”. “There are higher operational and monitoring costs arising from the Environment Protection Authority’s requirements for increased monitoring and reporting associated with the management of open and closed landfills, and the green waste processing operations,” the budget papers stated.

“The shire currently manages one operating and five closed landfill sites on the peninsula. “There are also annual contract adjustments for the operation of the shire’s transfer stations, landfill and green waste processing facilities.” The budget pushed up hard waste tipping fees for residents (domestic waste), commercial waste to $85 a cubic metre and nonresidents to $100 a cubic metre. Ms Schyschow said the lower fees for residents would apply at Tyabb, Mornington and Rye transfer stations and at waste disposal hoppers in Dromana, Sorrento and Flinders. “We receive about 30,000 cubic metres of hard waste at our transfer stations each year, and over the past 12 months, 58 per cent of this hard waste has been recycled,” she said. “This is a wonderful effort by our community, meaning less waste is sent to landfill and the cost to council for waste disposal is reduced. “So we’re returning some of those savings to the community to reward them for the great work they have done to date. “This price reduction for hard waste is not an invitation to dispose of more rubbish at our tips – it’s an incentive to recycle even more material. “By continuing to focus on recycling, we will prolong the life of our landfills and keep our waste disposal costs as low as possible.”

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FORMER Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor Neale Adams has announced he will stand against the current mayor, Frank Martin, in the October municipal election. Cr Martin has held the seat of Red Hill Ward since 2008. Mr Adams, who lost his Fingal Ward seat in 2003, said “protecting the rural nature of the peninsula” was a major factor in his decision attempt a council comeback. “Proposed [state government] changes to the green wedge legislation could see a development nightmare for the hills and the rural coastline,” he said. “I’m standing for Red Hill Ward to ensure the community has a strong voice in the [council] chamber; someone who will put the wishes of residents and ratepayers first. “Communities have worked hard to maintain the liveability of the peninsula and it must be protected. “Developers with fat cheque books expecting to buy their way in will be shown the door.” Mr Adams said “private developments in our national parks” were also on the government’s agenda. “I have lived on the peninsula for 25 years and will work to protect all the things we value about it,” he said. “Improving sealed and unsealed road maintenance; upgrading drainage to cope with greater storm events; better management of roadsides and reserves to lower the fire risk and improve habitat values are key issues. “Maintaining and improving services while keeping rates at an affordable level is always a priority. “I’m committed to a high level of personal transparency and the belief in following proper process.”

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Turnbull at broadband meet PROVING that politicians are nothing if not flexible, former Opposition leader Malcolm Turnbull will be the star attraction at a community meeting in Rosebud next Thursday alongside Greg Hunt. The meeting has been organised by Mr Hunt, the federal MP for Flinders, who earlier this month took an oblique swipe at Mr Turnbull, the Opposition’s spokesman for communications and broadband. Mr Turnbull told an audience at University of Western Australia on 5 September his party was too focused on people smuggling and the carbon tax during Question Time in the federal parliament. Mr Hunt reportedly defended the Question Time focus. “These are real things that matter;, tragedies at sea, electricity price rises, the health of the economy,” he said. “These are fundamentals, there are so many things that we want to ask about.”

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Mr Hunt has asked Mr Turnbull to Rosebud to discuss concerns about broadband on the peninsula. “The issue of poor or non-existent broadband is one of the most frequent complaints I receive from residents,” Mr Hunt said. He said many people were unable to engage in school or university studies or operate businesses due to the poor internet service. “Despite having patchy and inadequate broadband coverage, the peninsula was completely ignored in the government’s recent National Broadband Network rollout,” Mr Hunt said. “It did not include a single home south of Mornington.” Residents would “have to wait up to 15 years to get access to a reliable high-speed internet connection under this government”. The meeting is at 9am on Thursday 27 September in Rosebud Memorial Hall, 994 Point Nepean Rd. RSVP essential to 5979 3188. Mike Hast

Drive-in revival THE number of drive-in cinemas in Victoria has dropped from 60 to three. As well as showing blockbuster movies and old classics, the Mornington Peninsula’s sole drive-in at Dromana (pictured) is a venue for several events, including a regular Sunday market and car rallies. The other remaining drive-ins are at Dandenong and Coburg. At Dromana, there is a diner that opens before each screening. Although they depend on film products, the state’s three drive-ins are being widely promoted on the latest social media sites by Revive the DriveIn, which says it is a “non-for-profit or-

ganisation working to save Victoria’s remaining drive-in cinemas”. A news release quotes student Alex Austin as being an enthusiastic fan of the Dromana Drive-in: “I loved it. It was great to go somewhere different and is such a fun thing to do when you have just got your licence and are loving the new-found freedom of driving. “You can take your own snacks and don’t have to worry about people’s phones going off.” Information about drive-ins is at www.facebook.com/revivethedrivein Picture: Yanni

Pool ‘conflict’ inquiry By Mike Hast VICTORIA’S local government watchdog is investigating a shire councillor over alleged conflict of interest. The Local Government Inspectorate has interviewed Cr Graham Pittock after an anonymous complaint from within the shire council about him voting on the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre (SPA). Cr Pittock owns squash courts and a gymnasium in the Dromana industrial estate, and the complaint is he should not be voting on SPA matters since a gymnasium was added to the aquatic centre project on 12 June. This was

when SPA was enlarged from 4800 to 6800 square metres. But a council insider, who would not be named, says the complaint against Cr Pittock is revenge for the SPA public meeting he and Cr Tim Rodgers organised in May at Rosebud. The News understands a senior shire officer warned Cr Pittock he may have a conflict of interest over SPA as early as February, before the gym was added. On 22 June, mayor Cr Frank Martin wrote to Local Government Minister Jeanette Powell complaining about a council vote on SPA on 18 June when he was away (see ‘We wuz robbed: mayor complaint to minister’ on Page 9).

This was the meeting missed by Cr Martin and Cr Antonella Celi, who were at a conference in Canberra, and Cr Bill Goodrem, who was on leave. The six councillors who have consistently voted for SPA to be built on the Rosebud foreshore were in a minority and were outvoted by the five antiforeshore site councillors who pushed through a motion calling for the minister to investigate the SPA approval process. It also called for a geotechnical investigation into the SPA site (see Page 2). In his 22 June letter to the minister, Cr Martin stated Cr Pittock was “currently under investigation by the Local

Government Inspectorate regarding a direct conflict of interest directly related to SPA”. This was a week before Cr Pittock was called before the inspectorate. On Tuesday, Cr Pittock would not answer questions from The News about the investigation, but said: “In my judgement, I have no case to answer.” Investigations into alleged conflict of interest of councillors are known to take up to a year. They begin with a gruelling interview by a panel of lawyers whose findings then go to barristers. A decision is then made about whether to prosecute. Cr Pittock opened his Tonic squash

and gym centre in Collins St, Dromana, earlier this year. It has eight courts, gym equipment and a cafe. Cr Pittock operated squash courts and a gym in Dromana 1980-85, but closed it when the popularity of squash declined. Planning of Tonic started several years ago. Oddly, the anonymous complaint did not include allegation of conflict over Cr Pittock’s cafe. SPA also will have a cafe. There are about 20 gyms and fitness centres between Dromana and Rye in the SPA “catchment” area. A spokesperson for the inspectorate said public comments are not made about ongoing investigations.

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How to paint a pachyderm MALI the elephant has been “cloned” after 50 version of Melbourne Zoo’s famous elephant calf were painted by students and artists as part of a project to mark the 150th anniversary of the zoo.

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BALNARRING Hall has again become the focal point for a visual and performing arts project, The Spring Thing. Two artist-run workshops will be held next month to create backdrops for the hall, which will be unveiled during a youth open mic event. The Spring Thing is being run by the Balnarring Village Common community group to give 14-17-year-olds the chance to communicate positive mental health through performing and visual arts. The project is designed to be youth-led with an adult team as facilitators. For more information or to register interest, look on Facebook for Balnarring Young Musos or email: youngmusos@hotmail.com

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but to uphold developer’s submissions over resident objections. Local councils all over Victoria have now opposed the changes via their submissions to the state government. This is because the planning process should not be treated as an experiment in profit-making by the rich and powerful in the guise of economic development. Mr Morris also mentions the longpromised peninsula planning statement but doesn’t say when we will see it. While he says that “policy is critical”, what we actually will get, and very soon, is new zones that will ruin most of what we like about the peninsula before the non-existent, “critical” policy can be debated. I challenge Mr Morris to a public debate to be organised by peninsula resident groups so he can properly answer the following questions:  Why haven’t we seen any policy before such radical changes to our planning scheme?  Why is there no impact study to help us understand the likely dramatic effects on both residents and our landscape?  Why are the changes being rushed through?  Who stands to gain from the financial windfall expected from the new zonings?  Are donations from developers coming into the coffers of your political party?  Why haven’t you stood up to the planning minister and demanded a proper consultation period? Can we trust the state government with our precious peninsula? Not on Mr Guy’s watch as planning minister. David Gill, Balnarring Beach.

MORNINGTON MP David Morris has attempted to diffuse the Mornington Peninsula planning debacle, but instead has dug a deeper hole for himself (‘State will protect the peninsula’, The News 18/9/12). Mr Morris only wanted to talk about the past, but we have a real threat concerning our future closing in on us right now. I see the Planning Minister Matthew Guy as being now the most “dangerous” man in the state. He is about to give developers “as of right” to do as they will in our farming and green wedge zones. This means formerly prohibited uses are to be replaced by unfettered rights to develop, with no appeals allowed, not even on height, car parking or hours of operation. He is about to allow commercial intrusion, again with no right of appeal, into quiet residential areas. All previous planning is to be thrown out and new zones allowing “as of right” development will hit us like the proverbial brick in the face. Mr Morris believes that we don’t need to worry about the soon-to-beimplemented new zonings. He dwells on the previous government’s forgotten Melbourne 2030 plan, which he sees as bad but actually had little effect on the peninsula, except to create green wedges here and around Melbourne. Talking about the past won’t help us now. I agree with Mr Morris that VCAT [Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal] has been misused. Where we disagree is that I want it brought into line with community expectations. Under Mr Guy’s zoning proposals VCAT will have no choice

Doubters wrong FOLLOWING recent news articles, I have been contacted by a number of

people confused about proposed planning policy changes. I am writing to address that confusion. Much of what has been reported about the proposed changes has been ill-informed and in some cases just plain mischievous. For close to half a century planning on the Mornington Peninsula had been carefully protected by successive councils and governments. That was until the introduction of Melbourne 2030 under the Bracks and Brumby Labor governments. Under Labor’s Melbourne 2030, the peninsula was made a part of metropolitan Melbourne. Through this badly flawed approach to planning, Main St, Mornington, and High St, Hastings, were to be considered as no different to Church St, Richmond, or Chapel St, Prahran. Throughout the peninsula’s villages and towns, city planning rules were applied, bringing with them applications for high-rise towers in commercial areas and high-density residential proposals in local streets. Neighbourhood character also ceased to carry any weight when plans were considered. While council, local MPs and the community worked hard to defend the peninsula, Melbourne 2030 also brought with it the ever-present likelihood of an appeal to VCAT [Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal]. A very large percentage of all planning decisions taken to VCAT under Melbourne 2030 came from the peninsula and on every occasion, in making its decision, VCAT was required to treat the peninsula as part of metropolitan Melbourne. Before the last state election my local Liberal colleagues Martin Dixon and David Morris and I, committed that a coalition government would implement a Mornington Peninsula-specific

planning policy designed specifically to protect the peninsula. The coalition’s election commitment was to put an end to Melbourne 2030, remove the peninsula from metropolitan Melbourne and put in place a peninsula-specific planning policy that will continue protecting our precious area for decades to come. The recent planning meetings that have been conducted by council throughout the peninsula are in fact council assisting the state government with the process of implementing this very important commitment. Neale Burgess, MP for Hastings

Embarrassed? No CONTRARY to assertions by Keith Platt and Fran Henke (‘TAFE struggles to cope with cuts – MP’, The News 18.9.12), I am not embarrassed about a leak from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development regarding TAFE transition plans because: 1. I am not the minister responsible for TAFE and training, and 2. I am proud of the fact the Victorian coalition government has increased funding for every apprenticeship course as well as 400 courses that will lead to jobs and address skill shortages in Victoria. If anyone should be embarrassed it should be Labor Upper House MP Johan Scheffer who has not contacted me to “demand” that I restore funding. It is also Mr Scheffer’s former Labor government that within two years had blown out the state’s training budget by $400 million. Once again, a coalition government has had to fix up a Labor financial mess and make the hard decisions to put training back on a sustainable basis. Martin Dixon, MP for Nepean and Minister for Education

Port warning HAS anybody been out to the west of Melbourne, particularly the surrounding areas around the wharfs on Footscray Rd, West Melbourne, Maribyrnong River, Footscray, Sunshine Rd, Sunshine and many more areas? These places are an eyesore to everyone who passes through. Empty containers piled high and left to just sit there. It is too costly for the shipping companies to have them returned to their own country, so they are left here. There is very little call to buy these containers and council cannot do anything about them. I moved to Hastings four years ago from the west of Melbourne and it is a beautiful area, so please be very careful with the new Hastings port. Vacant land will be brought up all around the Mornington Peninsula and the containers will be dumped and left to become an eyesore. I ask the Mornington Peninsula Shire, Mornington MP David Morris, Hastings MP Neale Burgess and the Western Port Regional Planning and Coordination Committee to please travel out to the west and see for themselves what a junkyard the shipping companies have created. Please, before it is too late, and left for the ruination of our beautiful peninsula. Pam Anstee, Hastings

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detail with joining linings and floating of end trusses off the wall”. They saw the result as being “visually stunning both internally and externally” with “excellent workmanship” and “exceptional” carpentry. “In a year where building activity in Victoria has come ‘off the boil’, it’s wonderful to see that our builders are maintaining the very high standards we have come to expect,” HIA Victorian executive director Gil King said. “In an environment of uncertainty about the economic and regulatory future, our builders and designers have put these difficulties behind them and forged ahead with outstanding concepts, design, construction and finishings. “It can be very easy to be distracted by the negatives, however it is evident from this year’s entries our members have focused on quality processes, outcomes and delivery.”

Shameful, shabby saga of foreshore plan COMMENT By David Harrison WHAT a shameful, shabby saga planning on the Rosebud foreshore has become. It’s all to do with the proposed Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre, which will saddle all shire ratepayers with millions of dollars of debt. The latest development involves Mornington Peninsula Shire posting online its report on the draft Rosebud Activity Centre Urban Design Framework – just hours after the deadline for submissions expired. The precise time of the deadline, on Tuesday 18 September, was not specified. One would assume it was close of business, 5pm. The report was on the website by 10 the next morning, according to one very angry submitter. Shire officers must have worked through the night on the submissions – or not. It is pretty clear the report was prepared before the deadline for submissions expired, and that the public contribution was thus completely ignored. So we now have a glaring example of what many have long suspected – that “community consultation” in this

shire is mere words, unless it can be spun to advantage. What arrogance. What contempt for those who laboured long over their submissions. What an insight into the shire’s attitude to the community at large. The reason for this vulgar haste is clear. Elements in the shire executive, and pro-pool councillors, had a reason to rush – to get the matter to council on Monday night before the election caretaker period begins today (Tuesday 25 September). The pro-pool push recently suffered a shock defeat in its campaign to get the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre (SPA) at Rosebud locked in before the council poll on 27 October. This undoubtedly concentrated their minds on what the loss of just one of their number at the election could mean for decision-making: they control by one vote, six to five. As to the shire officers enthusiastically supporting the pool proposal, they may yet have to answer for their actions. They are dangerously close to breaching their duty as public servants, which is to offer impartial advice and not to become players in the political game.

This policy was laid out clearly by shire CEO Michael Kennedy – specifically on the subject of the SPA – some months ago. Under the headline “The role of officers in facilitating the development of SPA” he wrote: “Shire officers are ‘professionally indifferent’ in relation to the Southern Peninsula Aquatic (SPA) centre. We provide advice as requested by council, and implement whatever council decides, but we are professionally indifferent to whether council builds an aquatic facility, and if so, where it is built.” Shire officers have responded to this instruction by posting the structure report before reading the public’s views and taking them into account. Did Dr Kennedy know this was to occur? Was he heavied to do it by the dominant councillor group? Perhaps Dr Kennedy, or whoever wrote his “indifferent” statement, should have used “disinterested” or “neutral” rather than “indifferent” – a word that has another meaning that rather aptly describes the performance of some senior shire officers in this matter. In his policy statement, available on the shire website, Dr Kennedy goes on

to say that he had made it clear to his colleagues that “‘we are Switzerland’, meaning that we do not ‘take sides’”. He acknowledges that “following the council election in October, the then council may determine [SPA] differently”. Indeed they might. A great number in the community are working for anti- pool candidates, fearful of this out-of-control financial juggernaut, whose cost is heading for $44 million plus at a time when shire debt is close to $50 million. Dr Kennedy’s statement concludes: “I believe it is important for all to be aware that officers are acting precisely as we are required to do in relation to SPA.” Really? What preposterous spin from the shire leader who stepped out of his “indifferent” role to put his troops – most of the councillors among them – on a war footing to try to defeat the change to a multi-member shire electoral system, in a brazen, highly political campaign to maintain a status quo with which he and his troops felt comfortable. Desperate to head off what he saw as the catastrophe of such a change, Dr Kennedy and his governance man-

ager, Noel Buck, attended the public meeting held by Victorian Electoral Commissioner Steve Tully to argue the shire’s case. Mr Tully strongly queried Mr Buck’s decision to take part. When his report went against them, a legal letter was sent accusing the VEC of bias. The shire has form on ignoring or sidelining community comment. Its submission to Local Government Minister Jeanette Powell regarding community consultation on SPA was a disgraceful concoction of omissions and assertions – and this to the state government. Those who regularly make submissions to the shire as part of the annual budget process and on other matters complain that they are wasting their time for the interest officers take in their work. The shire’s behaviour leaves one with the impression that its hierarchy, and their councillor-courtiers, believe they rule the peninsula in the fashion of a feudal court, ignoring their subject ratepayers as they please, rather than being – as the Local Government Act describes councils – the responsible authority.

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Re-used: Marylin Owies and Lucy Wirthensohn of Dromana Crafters Group are knitting with recycled plastic bags to make a scarecrow while, above, another creation can be seen surfing the high wire to keep birds at bay at the Enchanted Maze Garden.

Scarecrows assume festival positions SCARECROWS are moving into the environmentally sensitive age with “found objects and recycled art” being used as construction materials. The move to more ecologically sound practices is part of this year’s Scarecrow Festival, which over the next month will see many inert figures propped up near property gates or standing in peninsula paddocks. “From what we’ve seen so far, there are many clever and funny interpreta-

tions of what it means to be a scarecrow and a number of highly original, sustainable and often beautiful works of craft,” festival coordinator Nelly Shaw said. “This year 46 participants have created 35 scarecrow art exhibits. Compared to last year, when there were four community entrants, there are now 14 organisations and community groups involved. Six schools and kindergartens are also creating group exhibits.”

The scarecrows are being displayed in what festival organisers describe as the “hinterland area” of the peninsula, mainly around Red Hill and Main Ridge. Ms Shaw said schools used the festival to link gardening, art and recycling lessons with community arts projects to produce “quality sustainable art in the form of a scarecrow”. Textile crafters who meet weekly at the Vintage Shed in Dromana have

been knitting secondhand plastic bags into a flowing dress and tea cozy for a lady-like scarecrow named “Miss Recycle”. The Planned Activity Group (PAG) at Community Health in Mornington, which supports people with an acquired brain injury, is making a piratethemed scarecrow looking for materials in op shops as well as having a parrot sent out from England. Ms Shaw said the collaborations

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Century 21 Homeport 2100 Frankstonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Flinders Road, HASTINGS. 5979 3555 EMAIL:kerryleemarshall@century21.com.au

Sean Crimmins

Michael Curry

Mobile: 0411 734 814

Mobile:0409 410 456

Baywest Real Estate 87 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 4412

MC Real Estate 4/82 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 8833

EMAIL: scrimmins@baywestrealestate.com.au

EMAIL: sales@mcrealestate.com.au

Phil Stone

Chris Jonker

Jason Dowler

Mobile: 0412 226 758

Mobile:0404 299 854

Mobile: 0403 598 754

L. Cooper Real Estate 1067 Frankston-Flinders Road,SOMERVILLE 5977 7766

Ben Tallon Real Estate 1/34 High Street, HASTINGS 5979 8003

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

EMAIL: sales@lcooper.com.au

EMAIL: realestate@btre.com.au

EMAIL: jason.dowler@harcourts.com.au

OPEN FOR INSPECTION WEDNESDAY 26th September HASTINGS PEARCEDALE

118-120 Pearcedale Road Eview Real Estate

3.00-3.30pm 8794 1200

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HASTINGS

1-3 / 16 Douglas Street 2.00-2.30pm Century 21 Homeport 5979 3555 _________________________________________________________________________________

SATURDAY 29th SEPTEMBER BAXTER

236 Golf Links Road 12.00-12.30pm Ray White Hastings 5979 4177 _________________________________________________________________________________

PEARCEDALE 10 Colley Street Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Real Estate 9 Pearcedale Road Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Real Estate

12.00-12.30pm 9707 0556 1.00-1.30pm 9707 0556

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SOMERVILLE

43 Deanswood Drive 10.00-10.30am Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________ 13 Owen Court 11.00-11.30am Ray White Hastings 5979 4177 _________________________________________________________________________________ 130 Clarendon Drive 12.00-12.30pm Ray White Hastings 5979 4177 _________________________________________________________________________________ 5 Bruce Drive 12.30-1.00pm Century 21 John Rault 5977 5500 _________________________________________________________________________________ 46 Lower Somerville Road 1.30-2.00pm Century 21 John Rault 5977 5500 _________________________________________________________________________________

TYABB

96 Denham Road Century 21 Homeport

11.00-11.30am 5979 3555

195 Hendersons Road 11.00-11.30am Satchwells 5979 1888 _________________________________________________________________________________ 19 Madang Court 11.00-11.30am Ray White Hastings 5979 4177 _________________________________________________________________________________ 7 Madang Court 11.00-11.30am Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________ 4 Kurrajong Street 12.00-12.30pm Century 21 Homeport 5979 3555 _________________________________________________________________________________ 6/1a Annette Court 12.30-1.00pm Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________ 17/1a Annette Court 12.30-1.00pm Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________ 13/1a Annette Court 12.30-1.00pm Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________ 231 Hendersons Road 2.30-3.30pm Satchwells Real Estate 5979 1888 _________________________________________________________________________________

BALNARRING

105 Bittern Dromana Road 10.30 - 11.00am Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________ 66 Balnarring Road 2.30-3.00pm Harcourts 5970 7333

FLINDERS

31 Young Street 1.00-1.30pm R.T. Edgar 5989 0599 _________________________________________________________________________________ 17 Young Street 2.00-2.30pm R.T. Edgar 5989 0599 _________________________________________________________________________________

CRIB POINT

64 Disney Street 12.30-1.00pm Century 21 Homeport 5979 3555 _________________________________________________________________________________ 38 Park Road 1.30-2.00pm Satchwells Real Estate 5979 1888

BITTERN

2524 Frankston-Flinders Rd. 11.30am - 12 noon Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________ 8 Myers Road 11.30am - 12 noon Satchwells 5979 1888 _________________________________________________________________________________ 51 Flinders Street 12.00-12.30pm Satchwells 5979 1888 _________________________________________________________________________________ 9 Goris Close 12.30- 1.00pm Satchwells 5979 1888 _________________________________________________________________________________ 3a Wilson Avenue 1.30-2.00pm Harcourts 5970 7333 _________________________________________________________________________________

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The birds and the trees DISCREETLY hidden behind a stand of native trees, this renovated and updated Hardi-Plank home is a wonderful haven for artists offering peace and tranquillity that inspires creation. The home has a colourful history with origins as a more humble “fisherman’s cottage” and even tales of a preacher delivering his sermons from an upstairs loft. The house now measures an impressive 334 square metres with cathedral ceilings accentuating the sense of space. The extensions offer an elegant formal dining room with an adjoining library or study and a nice, cosy sitting area has a view of the gardens. Slate tiles feature extensively throughout this area as well as in the large, open-plan lounge and kitchen. The kitchen has plenty of bench space and quality stainless-steel appliances include a Bosch dishwasher and Blanco gas cooktop. A very clever use of space is the butler’s pantry tucked in behind the recess for the fridge. There is gas ducted heating and air-conditioning throughout the downstairs area. The master bedroom also has air-conditioning as well as a walk-in robe and ensuite. A guest bedroom has a charming original box window, a walk-in robe and access to the main bathroom. Up a flight of stairs are two smaller bedrooms, each with a cathedral ceiling and boasting attic-style gable windows. The 2600-square metre block is a delight with a nice lawn area, vegetable garden on the side and lovely gardens in the front. At the rear of the home is a timber deck and paved entertainment area with brick pizza oven. A double carport adjoins the home and there is a large steel shed, perfect for an artist’s studio or hobby room.

Address: 2 Dunstan Street, BITTERN Price: $665,000 Agency: Century 21 Homeport, 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings 5979 3555 Agent: Wilma Green, 0407 833 996

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CENTURY 21 AGENTS. SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER HOME PORT

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CRIB POINT 64 Disney Street This 3B/R home awaits your 3 indulgence situated on a 1227m2 2 allotment with huge backyard. The home features 3 large bedrooms, 4 master w/ F.E.S, W.I.R and spa, great kitchen overlooking meals area plus a lovely lounge room with a wood combustion heater. Externally we have a lovely private yard, side vehicle access, entertaining areas plus a workshop. Contact Exclusive Agent. PRICE: $379,000 Negotiable VIEW: Saturday 12:30-1:00pm AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

BITTERN

LOOKING FOR A BARGAIN ON THE WATERSIDE?? HASTINGS 4 Kurrajong Street Rock solid, brick veneer within striking distance to the town centre, foreshore and Marina. Featuring three large bedrooms with B.I.R.’s, updated kitchen and renovated bathroom. Boasting new carpet, freshly painted throughout, aluminium windows, large backyard and side gated access with carport. Our vendor’s instructions are clear, this house must be sold! Ideal to invest and forget, or perfect for ﬁrst home buyers. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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VIEW: Saturday 12:00-12:30pm AUCTION: Saturday, October 27 2012 from 1.30pm Terms: 10% Deposit, Balance 30 days with Vacant Possession AGENT: Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings 5979 3555

3 1 3

This impressive 36sq residence on approx. 2600sqm allotment features cathedral ceilings throughout. The home boasts four bedrooms, two with ensuite & W.I.R. Also featuring enormous kitchen with walk-in pantry & all modern appliances, wood ﬁre, GDH, exposed beams with cathedral ceilings and sun-ﬁlled lead light sky lights. Contact Exclusive Agent.

4 2 4

PRICE: $665,000 VIEW: Saturday 11:30am-12:00pm AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

HASTINGS 1/16 Douglas Street

TYABB 96 Denham Road

BRAND SPANKIN’ NEW - BE THE 3 FIRST TO INSPECT. Contemporary 2 style new home only 200m to the foreshore. Featuring, it’s own street 4 frontage, 2 living areas, massive kitchen & a remote control double lock up garage. Other notable features include landscaping, ducted heating, stainless steel appliances and a paved outdoor area. Contact Exclusive Agent.

CHEAP ACREAGE. Large home on 4 4.3 acres of prime land! The home 3 features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms 4 and 3 separate living areas. Also boasts double carport, large machinery shed, 2x separate workshops and 3 well-fenced paddocks. Also including combustion wood ﬁre heater, spa bath, huge rumpus room and loads of storage! Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE: $360,000 to $380,000 VIEW: Wednesday 2:00-2:30pm AGENT: Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

PRICE: Price on Application VIEW: Saturday 11:00-11:30am AGENT: Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

HASTINGS 2/16 Douglas Street

HASTINGS 3/16 Douglas Street

Contemporary style new home only 3 200m to the magnificent foreshore. 2 Featuring, quality tiling and carpets, 4 2 living areas, massive kitchen & a remote control double lock-up garage. Other notable features include landscaping, quality fixtures and fittings, stainless steel appliances, ducted heating and a paved outdoor area. Contact Exclusive Agent.

New home only 200m to the 3 foreshore, walk to High Street. 2 Featuring, quality tiling and carpets, 4 2 living areas, ensuite to master bedroom, massive kitchen and a remote control, double lock up garage. Other notable features include landscaping, ducted heating, quality ﬁxtures and ﬁttings, stainless steel appliances and a paved courtyard area. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE: $340,000 to $370,000 VIEW: Wednesday 2:00-2:30pm AGENT: Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686 OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

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Victoria Heights - Nearing Completion An exclusive release of these brand new, two-bedroom, single storey townhouses located just 50 metres from High Street. All townhouses have open-plan living, built in robes, separate bathroom, separate toilet, lock-up garage and street frontage with separate private driveway. $OO WRZQKRXVHV ZLOO FRPSULVH TXDOLW\ Ă&#x20AC;[WXUHV DQG Ă&#x20AC;WWLQJV WKURXJKRXW Ă RDWLQJ WLPEHU Ă RRUV RU WLOHV stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, dishwasher, quality carpets, heating and cooling, private landscaped gardens and each have a 5 star energy rating. :DON WR WKH VKRSV WUDLQ PDULQD SDUNODQG IURP WKH EHVW SRVLWLRQ LQ +DVWLQJV 3XUFKDVH ZLWK FRQĂ&#x20AC;GHQFH WRGD\ DQG KDYH WKH FKRLFH RI FRORXU IRU WLOLQJ DQG FDUSHWV RU RSW IRU Ă RDWLQJ Ă RRU 6WDPS GXW\ VDYLQJ VWLOO available. DBrick veneer exteriors

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Exquisite Two Bedroom Unit

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Close to the shopping precinct, this immaculate unit will delight with a large lounge/dining area overlooking the kitchen that has solid timber cupboards, upright gas FRRNHU SDQWU\ WLPEHU Ă RRULQJ DQG TXDOLW\ FDUSHWV throughout. Large main bathroom has shower & bath, there is a separate laundry & 2 bedrooms have BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Private courtyard with gate access, beautifully landscaped with extensive colour.

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This retirement unit comprises separate lounge & dining, a good size kitchen with gas cooking & wall oven, 3 bedrooms of good size with built in robes, duct heating & air conditioning and separate single garage with remote and rear entry to garden. There is still some furniture in the unit which you have the option to buy.

For Sale:

$345,000

HASTINGS

Westernport Retirement Village

$355,000

HASTINGS

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Let This Pass By Hardiplank 3BR ranch-style home set behind a high fence in private gardens. Country decor, high vaulted ceilings, large open-plan lounge/dining overlooking a modern kitchen with wall oven and gas cooktop. Two bedrooms KDYH %,5ÂˇV PRGHUQ EDWKURRP QHZ Ă RDWLQJ Ă RRUERDUGV S/system air-conditioning and coonara heater. Decked verandahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on both sides and steel garage/workshop at rear. Leased until the June 2013 at $295pw.

For Sale:

$239,500

$331,000

LANGWARRIN

CRIB POINT

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Great Value Doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Last Long Three-bedroom home with open plan living extending to a modern kitchen, main bedroom has FES & two with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. The home has s/system air-conditioning. There is plenty of scope to extend on the large block that has a double carport & garden shed. Let on a month-to-month basis at $275.00 per week. This is WKH LGHDO Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH RU UHQWDO LQYHVWPHQW VHW LQ WKH sought after Old Tyabb area.

For Sale:

Build Your Dream Land for sale in the leafy suburb of Old Tyabb. Rear block of 512m2 with all services available. Stamp duty savings. (we have a range of plans starting from $140,000)

For Sale:

$340,000

HASTINGS

$220,000

HASTINGS

Sandstone Lodge

House & Land

Ideal for the larger family this home has 2 living areas, main living with Coonara woodheater, a modern kitchen with s/steel appliances, main bathroom, laundry and 2 bedrooms all on the lower level. A timber staircase leads to the 2nd living and main bedroom with FES & BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s + 4th bedroom or study. Outside is a large garage with power, water tanks, pergola and verandahs

House & land package, 4 bedrooms, full ensuite, modern kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, double garage & driveway. Complete package. Be quick as this is the last block left. Stamp duty on land only.

For Sale:

$465,000

$387,850

HASTINGS

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Let This One Get Away

More Than Meets The Eye

Fit For The Family

Set in the leafy Old Tyabb area, this four-bedroom BV family home is sure to please. An L-shaped lounge/dining DUHD KDV SROLVKHG Ă RRUERDUGV OHDGLQJ WR D VROLG WLPEHU kitchen with granite benchtops and modern appliances. The main bedroom has a WIR & FES, two more bedrooms have BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. For convenience the home has ducted heating plus s/system air-conditioning. Outside is a paved pergola area and large garage shed.

You will be pleasantly surprised the moment you walk through the door of this tastefully renovated home. Walking distance to the local shops and all that Hastings has to offer. Some of the many features include three bedrooms all with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, modern kitchen with electric appliances including dishwasher, family bathroom with separate toilet, gas wall furnace, s/system heating & FRROLQJ SROLVKHG Ă RRU ERDUGV DQG ORWV PRUH

Four-bedroom, two living areas, two bathrooms, double garage + entertainment area! Situated in a small quiet court this well-presented, clean home features modern styling and neutral tones to present in as-new condition. 1HZ Ă RRUERDUGV Ă&#x20AC;OO WKH OLYLQJ DUHDV ZLWK FDUSHWHG bedrooms and 2 tiled bathrooms.

For Sale:

LI NE ST W IN G

Looking For An Investment?

Investors looking for a new property with good tenants need look no further. Leased until 31/05/2013 at $275pw this BV home is situated on 676m2. The home consists of 3 bedrooms, dual access bathroom, lounge, separate dining & family, modern kitchen with upright gas cooker & gas heating. Outside a large concreted area for entertaining & plenty of shedding at rear. Close to main shopping precinct, schools & transport. All this on a no through road.

For Sale:

$350,000

$415,000

CRIB POINT

HASTINGS

Negotiable over $295,000

For Sale:

$410,000

BITTERN

LI NE ST W IN G

Romantic House Lover Wanted

Spectacular Kinfauns (app.1.58 acres) Location, Location, Location

6HFXUH \RXU Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH RU LQYHVWPHQW ZLWK WKLV VWDU energy rated home. Three living areas, main bedroom with FES & WIR, two more with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, modern kitchen with s/steel gas cook top, under-bench oven, d/w & pantry. The home comes with ducted heating, s/system air-con & solar hot water service. Outside is a garden & decked area for entertaining. Set on a wide block with rear access on both sides.Vendor is keen to move on - Make an offer!

Quiet treed street, landscaped gardens, 1/4 acre block & a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom mud brick home. This charming home with high vaulted timber ceilings, new skylights has been freshly painted, main bedroom has ensuite & BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to 3 bedrooms. Two living areas with central coonara wood heater, large kitchen with new bench tops, timber cupboards & electric cooker plus laundry.

A unique lifestyle awaits you in this huge 1.58 acre property situated in the sought after Kinfauns Estate. Public transport stops at the Estateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entrance, Hastings town center two minutes drive and the brand new Bittern shops two minutes in the other direction. Fully serviced and surrounded by homes of equal quality and prestige.

For Sale:

Vendor Meets The Market

$355,000

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$412,000

35 High Street, Hastings

$949,000

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SITUATED on the edge of enchanting Warringine Park, this as-new townhouse is in the Illuka Estate off Reid Parade. The three-bedroom home has a tiled entrance hall that opens into a spacious living area with ducted heating and air-conditioning throughout. A sleek modern kitchen features a breakfast bar and gas stainless-steel appliances including a dishwasher and microwave oven. The master bedroom has a large walk-in robe and ensuite, and two other bedrooms have built-in robes and share the main bathroom. At the rear of the property is a garden shed and the double garage at the front has internal access.

35 High Street, Hastings

5979 3000 tallon.com.au

Address: 18 James Hird Drive, HASTINGS Price: $345,000 Agency: MC Real Estate, 4/82 High Street, Hastings, 5979 8833 Agent: Michael Curry, 0409 410 456

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

Bittern 88 Jacka Street

Crib Point 35 Orotava Street

Listen to the birds sing!

Immaculate presentation in appealing location

Situated on 3922-square metrres, this property has been meticulously maintained and perfectly presented to combine privacy with modern day living. Centrally placed on the property to ensure privacy and enjoyment, this lifestyle property oozes charm and character and is adorned with a full-length veranda and colonial style windows. Offering four bedrooms, two with own ensuites plus main bathroom and separate toilet. The kitchen has been totally upgraded and boasts top of the range s/steel appliances. The main bedroom has FES & WIR and r/cycle A/C. Behind the home is a large covered entertaining area, shed, water tanks and gated access from two street frontages. This a lifestyle opportunity not to be missed, close to all shops, cafes, beaches and wineries.

An outstanding opportunity to enter the property market, downsize in comfort or invest. This lovely residence features lounge, modern kitchen and adjoining meals area, gas ducted heating and three bedrooms. Entertain under the large and private rear pergola area looking onto your private, established and landscaped rear yard. The double raised carport is perfect for boat or caravan storage and drive through into a large lock up garage. Located close to schools, train station (bus stops) and parks. Other features include new flooring, new curtains and drapes, 4,000 litre water tank, 2 garden sheds all positioned in the bowl of a quiet court. In Conjunction With Ian Reidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vendor Advocacy

For Sale $640,000 - $700,000 View www.harcourts.com.au Open By Appointment

Sale by Set Date: Tuesday 16th Oct 2012 at 5.00pm (unless sold prior) For Sale $270,000 - $305,000 View www.harcourts.com.au Open By Appointment

Jason Dowler M 0403 598 754

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(03) 5979 8003 btre.com.au HASTINGS

$320,000

HASTINGS

LOCATION, LOCATION

$199,000

BTRE HASTINGS

TOWN AT YOUR DOORSTEP...

STEPS FROM THE FORESHORE

This near new modern, trendy 3br townhouse is located literally steps from the centre of Hastings CBD. Features include 3 bedrooms, stainless steel appliances to the kitchen, lounge and dining overlooking a rear deck and courtyard garden area. This easy-care home is perfect for anyone looking for a property close to all Hastings has to offer. Inspection will impress, book yours today.

Step out your front door and enjoy the convenience of this prime location in a growing town. This entry level property would make the perfect investment RU Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH DQG IHDWXUHV D VSDFLRXV RSHQ GHVLJQ EULJKW NLWFKHQ IDFLQJ WKH street, 2 large bedrooms with built-ins, electric heating and cooking and off street parking. It is currently returning $200 per week to an established tenant or vacant possession available. Now is the time to move on Hastings!!

HASTINGS

$259,000

$225,000

$267,000

You cant beat such a beautiful position, a leisurely stroll from the foreshore and marina and handy to the town centre. Set well back amid dappled shade, this tidy unit is on the back of a small 4 unit development. It features a separate entry, open lounge with heat bank and a good sized kitchen with elec cooking. There are 2BRs, both with BIRs, separate bathroom, toilet and laundry, lock up garage & single carport.

HASTINGS

$300,000+

ATTENTION INVESTORS!

CAPITAL GROWTH ASSURED!!

BIGGER THAN YOU MIGHT THINK

Take advantage of the low interest rates and lower market prices before it is too late. This neat and tidy 3br home will make a perfect addition to any investors portfolio. Features include 3br with robes, lounge with separate dining off the kitchen, undercover alfresco area, good shedding and a very neat and tidy block measuring approx 500m2. Located close to schools, public transport and all Hastings has to offer.

7KLV SHUIHFW Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH RU LQYHVWPHQW KDV UHFHQWO\ KDG D WRS WR WRH XSJUDGH and is in, a great central location! Close to the local primary school and adjacent to a new estate, it features fresh neutral dcor, good sized ORXQJH ZLWK D JDV ORJ Ă&#x20AC;UH WLOHG PHDOV WKURXJK WR D EUDQG QHZ NLWFKHQ ZLWK stainless steel appliances. 3 bedrooms, all with robes, and new bathroom. MXVW PRYH LQ RU VLW EDFN DQG FROOHFW ZHHN IURP DQ HVWDEOLVKHG WHQDQW

First home buyers, investors, do yourself a favour and book an inspection to see this one! Recently renovated this property is ready to go, features include 4brs (massive master br), built in robes to 3 bedrooms. A huge lounge room, heating and cooling, kids play area, plus an open plan dining area off the kitchen. Outside you have a covered entertaining area overlooking the in-ground pool and a fenced kids play yard.

HASTINGS

CRIB POINT

HASTINGS

$409,000

$480,000+

$510,000+

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$450,000+

$780,000

$139,000

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This property has so many â&#x20AC;&#x153; I wants â&#x20AC;&#x153; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to know where to start. Ok, here goes; so you want a home with 4 bedrooms and a study, It has multiple living areas and room for the kids to play away from the lounge room. An ensuite and walk-in robe is a must and for the masterchef of the house a nice big kitchen with plenty of storage and cupboards would be good. To keep the big kid of the house happy a large shed (9x6Mx3H) with 15 amp power.

This is truly a stunning lifestyle property with delightful surprises at every turn among two acres of landscaped gardens and established native woodlands. $ FLUFXODU GULYHZD\ WKURXJK EHDXWLIXO JDUGHQV DQG Ă RZHULQJ JXPV EULQJV \RX WR WKH ZHOO PDLQWDLQHG VTXDUHV IDPLO\ KRPH ,W IHDWXUHV ODUJH IRUPDO DQG LQIRUPDO OLYLQJ ]RQHV ZLWK DQ RSHQ Ă&#x20AC;UHSODFH D ZRRG KHDWHU DQG UHYHUVH F\FOH DLU conditioning. Featuring a centrally located timber kitchen with natural gas stove.

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$339,500

$470,000+

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$425,000

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You will jump for joy when you see this delightful 5y.o. home, set in tidy native gardens in a popular new estate. Bright and open with fresh neutral dcor and lots of windows enjoying garden aspects. From a separate entry the home RSHQV RQ D ODUJH VWDJJHUHG OLYLQJ DQG PHDOV DUHD WKDW Ă RZV HDVLO\ WR WKH covered deck and adjoining double remote garage. The kitchen is also a cheery, sunny room with plenty of cupboards, gas cooking and dishwasher.

Located in one of Bitterns best streets and set to the rear of approx 1070m2 of land this property is ripe for subdivision. With properties in the street recently achieving prices in excess of $500,000 now is the time to make a move on this opportunity. The home features 4brs plus a studio bungalow any teenager would love. The extra-large master bedroom with ensuite and WIR takes up WKH HQWLUH WRS Ă RRU JLYLQJ SDUHQWV WKHLU RZQ UHWUHDW DZD\ IURP WKH NLGV

What a position!! Set right opposite the foreshore with an outlook over the Tennis Courts. This amazing home was the original town police station circa 1929. With 2 street frontages properties in a prime town location like this are rarely offered. The home has 3 bedrooms & a study with separate entry (ideal UHFHSWLRQ FRQVXOWLQJ URRP )RUPDO ORXQJH GLQLQJ DQG VXQURRP WRLOHWV DQG VRPH FKDUPLQJ SHULRG IHDWXUHV OLNH RULJLQDO Ă&#x20AC;UH SODFHV

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Bay West Real Estate (VIC) Pty. Ltd. 87 High Street, Hastings Victoria 3915 Ph: 03 5979 4412 Fax: 03 5979 3097 Email: enquiries@baywestrealestate.com.au Web: www.baywestrealestate.com.au

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$280,000 - $305,000

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HASTINGS

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$220,000 plus

CENTRAL, PREMUIM UNIT This open-plan unit is centrally located & is presented to a high standard. Features include: Â&#x2021;Two bedrooms, master with WIR Â&#x2021;Kitchen with stainless-steel appliances Â&#x2021;Separate living and dining areas Â&#x2021;Enclosed rear courtyard with access to single garage

CRIB POINT

COURT LOCATION - MAKE AN OFFER! - PROPERTY MUST BE SOLD

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE ON MURIEL

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THINKING OF SELLING? We can help you, every step of the way. Take advantage of the most enthusiastic and dynamic real estate agency in the Western Port area today. Call and ask us about our ORZ FRVW Ă DW IHH

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Sean Crimmins 0411 734 814

A lifestyle village for the over 50s

Need to sell your house prior to buying at Peninsula Parklands?

249 High Street Hastings, Victoria 3915 www.peninsula parklands.com.au

5979 2700

$135,000

$225,000 plus

Ask us how we can make it very simple and easy

$169,000 Sample only

$179,900

SECURE LONG TERM TENURE, SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL

- Sell Your Existing Home + Buy at Parklands = Reap the Financial Rewards email us at info@penpark.com.au A.H. Brad Wilcox 0419 583 634 $189,000

$205,000

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Satchwells

Local Agents with Local Knowledge For Over 50 Years TYABB

BALNARRING

CRIB POINT

Asking $342,000

Asking $995,000

Asking $330,000 - $350,000

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HASTINGS Negotiable Over $620,000

195 Hendersons Rd - Inspect Sat 11.00 - 11.30am

Inspect by Appointment

AN AFFORDABLE DREAM

CENTRAL TYABB LOCATION

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HASTINGS

Asking $342,000

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Asking From $210,000

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CRIB POINT

38 Park Road - Inspect Sat 1.30-2.00pm

Inspect by Appointment

INVESTOR - RETIREE - FIRST HOME BUYER

BAY LOCATION

FAMILY HOME WITH BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

FANTASTIC VIEWS, BUY OFF THE PLAN & SAVE!

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Asking $220,000

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HASTINGS

Inspect by Appointment

9 Goris Close - Inspect Sat 12.30-1.00pm

231 Hendersons Rd - Inspect Sat 2.30-3.30pm

4 BEDROOMS AND LIKE NEW

INVESTORS MAKE YOUR MOVE

IDEAL LOCATION - WORK FROM HOME

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8 Myers Road - Inspect Sat 11.30am-12.00pm

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www.satchwells.com.au 1/97 High Street 14 Balnarring Village

03 5979 1888 03 5983 5509

Satchwells Local Agents with Local Knowledge For Over 50 Years

SIX OF THE BEST PRICES START FROM $210,000!

DOUBLE GARAGE

ENSUITE

INSPECT SATURDAYS SP

GREAT DESIGNS

38 PARK STREET, CRIB POINT VENDOR HAS MET THE MARKET AND ALL PRICES ON THESE SIX MAGNIFICENT TOWNHOUSES HAVE BEEN REDUCED FOR IMMEDIATE SALE

QUALITY CARPETS

Townhouse 1 - 112.43sqm(12.2 square) 2 bedroom, single garage $305,000................NOW $285,000

Townhouse 2 - 168.95sqm(18.2 square) 3 bedroom, ensuite & double garage $342,000................NOW $330,000

Townhouse 3 - 130.34sqm(14.0 square) 2 bedroom, single garage $305,000................NOW $290,000

U Townhouse 5 - 170.86sqm(18.4 square) 3 bedroom, ensuite & double garage $342,000................NOW $330,000 U UNDER OFFER Townhouse 6 - 99.52sqm (10.7 square) 1 bedroom, single garage $235,000................NOW $210,000 U Townhouse 4 - 168.95sqm(18.2 square) 3 bedroom, ensuite & double garage $342,000................NOW $330,000

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z For a full list of inclusions contact the exclusive selling agents today

Satchwells Real Estate Don McKenzie 0419 955 177

Gary Barnes 0412 347 233

www.satchwells.com.au HASTINGS BALNARRING

1/97 High Street 14 Balnarring Village

03 5979 1888 03 5983 5509

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For Sale – Mornington

For Lease – Mornington

For Sale - Mornington

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Benton Juice Bar Business opportunity awaits the astute, health minded operator. The business is now approved to include fair trade ĐŽīĞĞ ĂƐ ǁĞůů ĂƐ ŚĞĂůƚŚǇ ƐŽƵƉƐ͕ ƐĂůĂĚƐ ĂŶĚ ŵŽƌĞ͘ dŚĞ ďĞƐƚ spot in the centre. Sub lease $1500pcm plus GST

ƌŝǀĞ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ĨƌŽŵ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶͲdǇĂďď ZŽĂĚ ƚŽ ƌƵĐĞ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ŝƐ one of the bonuses with this large, 3000sqm approx. block with ϰϳϬƐƋŵ ĂƉƉƌŽǆ͘ ĨĂĐƚŽƌǇ͘ sĞƌǇ ĨĞǁ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƟĞƐ ĞǆŝƐƚ ƚŽ ďƵǇ something like this.

Sale Price: $25,000 WIWO Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Sale Price: $1.6 Million Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

dŚŝƐ ϮϮϬ ƐƋŵ ĨĂĐƚŽƌǇ ǁŝƚŚ ŽĸĐĞ ĂŶĚ ŵĞǌǌĂŶŝŶĞ ŝƐ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ĨŽƌ ůĞĂƐĞ EKt͘ WŽƐŝƟŽŶĞĚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŚĞĂƌƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ /ŶĚƵƐƚƌŝĂů area this won’t last.

Lease Price: $1500pcm + GST + OGS Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

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Long established business, specialising in exclusive furniture design and manufacturing with an extensive Australian wide client base. Would suit a variety of owners including astute ŝŶǀĞƐƚŽƌƐ ĂƐ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚ ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞĚ ƐƚĂī ĂƌĞ ǁŝůůŝŶŐ ƚŽ ƐƚĂǇ ŽŶ with the business.

This newly renovated cafe is ideally located 1 km from the new peninsula link exit . This growing business seats approx 25, operates 6 days a week and has takings of $3,500pw. The 3 bedroom residence is included in the total rent of $550 pw. THIS ONE HAS GOT THE LOT!

Sale Price: $69,000 Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

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Bubba’s Pizza dŚŝƐ ŽŶĞ ƟĐŬƐ Ăůů ƚŚĞ ďŽǆĞƐ͘ ǆĐĞƉƟŽŶĂů ƚĂŬŝŶŐƐ ŽĨ ĂƉƉƌŽǆ͘ Ψϭϭ͕ϬϬϬƉǁ ǁŝƚŚ ŽǁŶĞƌƐ ǁŝůůŝŶŐ ƚŽ ƚƌŝĂů͕ ŽƉĞƌĂƟŶŐ ϳ ĚĂǇ Ă ǁĞĞŬ͕ ƐĞĐƵƌĞ ůĞĂƐĞ ĂŶĚ ǀĞƌǇ ǁĞůů ƐƚĂīĞĚ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ĐŽƵůĚ ďĞ managed or owner operated.

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Great opportunity to secure your own easily run small business and become your own boss. Strong consistent turnover, regular clientele and no rent. Sale price includes two vehicles and extensive database. Will not last at this price.

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This well located, well priced Dromana freehold must sell as owner has moved on to other business interests. Opportunity ƚŽ ǀĂůƵĞ ĂĚĚ ǁŝƚŚ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶ ŽĨ ƚǁŽ ůĞǀĞů ĂƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ ĂďŽǀĞ͘ (S.T.C.A) Securely tenanted on long lease, this is a great opportunity not to be missed.

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ϮϯϬƐƋŵ ŽĨ ŐƌŽƵŶĚ ŇŽŽƌ ƐƉĂĐĞ ŝŶĐŽƌƉŽƌĂƟŶŐ ϱ ůĂƌŐĞ ŽĸĐĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĂƉƉƌŽǆ ϭϬϬ ƐƋŵ ŽĨ tĂƌĞŚŽƵƐĞ ƐƉĂĐĞ͕ ƵƉƐƚĂŝƌƐ ŵĞǌǌĂŶŝŶĞ͕ ZŽůůĞƌ door, main road exposure, 3 car parks.

Sale Price: $300,000 Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Lease Price: $2750pcm + GST + OGS Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Lease Price: $2273 pcm + GST + OGS Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Chocolate Heaven dŚĞ /ĐŽŶŝĐ ŚŽĐŽůĂƚĞ <ĞƩůĞ ŚĂƐ Ăůů ƚŚĞ ĞůĞŵĞŶƚƐ ŽĨ Ă ŐƌĞĂƚ business. Excellent lease terms, cheap rent , easily run and ƉƌŽĮƚĂďůĞ͘ dŚŝƐ ůŽŶŐ ƐƚĂŶĚŝŶŐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŚĂƐ ĞŶũŽǇĞĚ ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ƌĞŐƵůĂƌ ĐůŝĞŶƚĞůĞ ĨŽƌ ŽǀĞƌ ϯϬ ǇĞĂƌƐ ǁŝƚŚ ǀĞƌǇ ůŝŵŝƚĞĚ ŽƉƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ͘ /ŶƐƉĞĐƟŽŶ Ă ŵƵƐƚ͘

Sale Price: $150,000 + SAV Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

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Viva la beanbag, the prince of chairs By Stuart McCullough SCIENCE is all about taking humankind to a better place. Sometimes this means that long-held beliefs are challenged and orthodoxy upended. In the case of the beanbag it meant that we, as a species, had to overcome our prejudice and accept that not all chairs need to have legs. Beanbags were so much more than just a piece of furniture – they were the future. They were an integral part of the fabric of society, which, in 1978 was velour and stuffed with polystyrene. In those heady days, no lounge room was complete without a beanbag. It was a golden era in which every home had one or two of these amorphous beauties, along with a strange stringon-nail wall decoration in the study and a set of wind chimes by the front door. In our house, the beanbags were prized above all other chairs. This was partly because the beanbags were so incredibly comfortable and partly because the alternatives were universally awful. There was the rocking chair. Not only was it amazingly uncomfortable to sit on, beyond anything else it belonged to my father. This meant that a decision to perch yourself in the rocking chair came with the ever-present threat of instant eviction. Then there was the couch. We had several couches while I was growing up. The worst

came in three parts made of foam. These constituent elements did not so much as slot together as they did sit lazily on top of one another. It had a metal frame that was supposed to keep the whole thing in some kind of order but, instead, it looked hopelessly dishevelled much of the time. Worse than that, because it was up against the back wall for support, the couch was as far away from the TV as you could get without being in another room. But worse than the couch was the lounge suite. This object sat by the bay window and, for decades, was a reminder that my parents had married in the Seventies. It was, of course, covered in black

leather – the kind that might once have been a very bad jacket. If worn to a 1970s nightclub, it would have had the effect of driving away every human being within a 10 metre radius. Indeed, such a jacket would have functioned like sartorial Aeroguard, repelling people rather than insects. The lounge suite was in two parts. Aside from the black leather cushions, there was string netting and a footrest. The cushions were affixed with buttons that routinely popped whenever you sat down. The whole thing seemed adrift. These various defects all served to make the beanbags look even more enticing.

Most chairs demand that you submit. You have to adjust your posture to suit them rather than the other way around. This, of course, goes against every principle that the beanbag stands for. That’s because beanbags shape themselves to you. While it’s probably about as good for your posture as sleeping in a box, it’s as close as a piece of furniture can ever get to giving you a hug. Better still, unlike most chairs, beanbags can go anywhere. In most loungerooms, certain objects belong in a certain place and pity the child who dares to interfere with this rigid, immutable law of the universe. Beanbags, however, are the anarchists of family furniture and can go any place they like. Want to be a little closer to the TV screen? No problem. Just shimmy forward a little. This is the kind of freedom that couches can only dream of. Also, beanbags are the closest thing to lying down without actually going to bed. In our house, it was a great tradition to retire to the beanbag after dinner and fall asleep. I very much doubt that my father has ever watched a game of football through to its conclusion, surrendering to cradling charms of the beanbag somewhere after half-time. They can be used as sleds on stairs and can also be thrown at marauding

siblings. Although throwing a regular chair is largely frowned on, it’s different with beanbags. But things have changed. Just as every loungeroom used to have an ashtray full of matches souvenired from various motels, the beanbag has begun to vanish. I fear soon it will be extinct. Granted, it still has its defenders, but they’re loosing the battle on the nation’s loungeroom floors. I confess that I’ve led a beanbag-less existence for many years now. Instead, I am forced to fall asleep on rigid furniture that refuses to compromise for the benefit of my comfort. It’s time to do something. Here in Victoria, we have a number of emblems. As it happens, both our bird and animal emblems are endangered. Hopefully, by giving them a special status, they might stand a better chance of survival. There is, I think, room for one more. That the humble beanbag should be our furniture emblem would go without saying, were not for the fact that having a blank space on the page would look quite odd. It’s time to acknowledge all the beanbag has done for us and to return the favour. To this day, I fervently believe I have seen the future of quality seating, and it is legless and stuffed with little pieces of foam. Long live the beanbag. www.stuartmccullough.com

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 Guided historic precinct walks by Nepean Historical Society on Saturday 6 at 2pm and Sunday 7 at 11am.  A unique and innovative “Mannequins Upcycled” project. Sorrento and St Joseph’s primary school pupils worked with artist Jane Byrne to design and create clothing inspired by historical outfits in Sorrento Museum, all created from recycled materials. Mannequins on display all weekend.  Launch of Student Shutterbug Photographic Competition for school-aged children themed around “Beach and Bay” by the Rotary Club of Sorrento.  Sorrento Portsea Artists Trail and Sorrento Gallery Trail. More details www.sorrento.org.au or call Natalie Garner 0424 000 391. The weekend has been organised and is sponsored by Sorrento Portsea Chamber of Commerce and Mornington Peninsula Shire.

Western Port Festival Due to changing vocational commitments of the current committee, the Western Port Festival is asking for volunteers to fill the various positions within the executive committee. We are seeking go-getters who can hit the ground running. Many aspects of the festival are self-propelled making an easy transition into the various positions. If you feel you can give back to the community what you have received over the years, please come and attend the AGM at Tam’s Cafe, 2 Olivia Way, Hastings, on Tuesday 2 October starting at 7pm. See you there.

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A celebration of all things art with some fresh and innovative exhibitions, installations and creations in and around Sorrento. River of 1000 handmade ceramic bowls installed by Studio 13 on Sorrento back beach from dawn to dusk on Saturday. Bowls $20 each with all proceeds going to Peninsula Headspace. More details www.sorrento.org.au or Natalie Garner 0424 000 391 facebook.com/SorrentoVillage

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BIKE, Competition racing, cost over $3,000, with receipt, only ridden twice, still as new. $1,200. 0400 701 386. Pakenham.

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BABY GOODS

BILLIARD TABLE, 7 x 3½, with wall mounted holder and all the accessories for billiards and pool, EC. $900 ﬁrm. 0478 020 576. Narre Warren South.

COT, Ikea, white, wooden, mattress never used, plus high chair, Baby Club, EC. $150. 0413 359 295. Endeavour Hills.

BILLIARD TABLE, B & K, 8’x4’, burgundy top, Italian slate, turned legs, EC, includes accessories. $1,700. 0457 552 760. Beaconsﬁeld.

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AB CIRCLE PRO, (DVD, 10 day diet plan, calorie counter), brand new fatburning twisting machine and extra spare rollers, all are of excellent quality. Only $199 the lot. 0405 328 930. Pakenham.

AB POWER, cardio twister workout system, as seen on TV, current model, with adjustable speed control, computer, DVD, diet plan etc. brand new in box. $95. 0419 668 981. Narre Warren North AIR CONDITIONER, Fujitsu, split system, 3.5KW, $1,000ono. 0429 028 260.

AIR CONDITIONER, portable, Noble Cool, as new condition, remote control, $390. 03 9547-2703. AIR CONDITIONER, portable, Nobocool, VGC, $380. 9700-1687. Endeavour Hills.

BAR, large bar with glass displays on each side and cupboards, with 3 stools, wall shelves and fridge. $1,500 the lot ono. 0478 020 576. Narre Warren South. BED, Plega, electrical, adjustable, 3’ bed, inner spring, as new condition, 2yo. $1,000ono. 97968275.

BED, QS, distressed pine, complete with as new mattress, all in excellent condition. $650 ono. 0402 1213 55. Warragul. BED, single, timber frame, timber slats, with mattress, EC. $150. 0417 148 011. Berwick.

BEDROOM SUITE, QS, 3 years old, EC, solid timber, 2 side tables, dressing table, mirror, tall boy, $1,500 ono. 0434 057 590. Cranbourne North.

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BILLIARD TABLE, slate, 7’x3’, EC, accessories included. $1,000. 97698854. Berwick.

BODY SHAPER, vibration, massage and weight loss machine, as seen on TV, latest model with 3 computer programs, 50 speed options, brand new with warranty. $249 0419 668 981. Narre Warren North

FISHING GEAR, deceased estate, rods, reels, boat accessories, taco’s, oil ﬁlters, Mercury throttle shift controllers, x3, brand new, box of lures, lots more. $2,000 the lot. 0434 057 590. Cranbourne North.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS, Heritage College, EC, large spray jacket, large jumper, 2 grey pants, 3 ties and one blazer, PE track pant, polo top and shorts. $295 the lot. 0425 635 160. Berwick.

GARDEN SHED, zinc 3x3 metres, double doors never used, slight damage. $400. 0408 403 109.

GOLF CLUBS, Fine Edge QR, RH gents, driver , 3 and 5 woods, irons 3 to sandwedge, golf bag, EC. $190. 9702-4621, 0402 828 806. HOME GYM set, new, still in box, Hyperextension, 65.8kg, sell $350. 97026449. Berwick.

KITCHEN SINK, tap lakeland, stainless steel, brand new, double bowl, 1200 x 480. $250. 0430 366 180. Narre Warren. LOUNGE SUITE, corner, terracotta, VGC. $300. 9799-8858. Hampton Park. LOUNGE SUITE, 1x 3 seater and 2x 1 seaters, pink, EC, $400. 0413 558 634. Berwick. LOUNGE SUITE, 3 seater, 2 recliners, green, VGC. $350. 9799-2924. Hampton Park.

LOUNGE SUITE, cane, Garry Masters, lovely shape, with upholstered green suede loose cushions, EC. $500. 97057601. Narre Warren. LOUNGE SUITE, timber, cane sided, 1950’s, VGC. $380. AH 0417 360 208.

LOUNGE, 2½ plus 3 seater, polished timber frame, dark green upholstery, EC. $450. 0417 148 011. Berwick.

CHEST FREEZER, frigidaire in good working order. $80. 0408 403 109.

CHILDREN’S TABLE, 4 chairs, new, white gloss, suit 3-8 years, 62cmH x 110cmW x 70cm deep, very solid. $250. 0419 855 601. Berwick. COUCH, 2 seater, burgundy, as new condition, $350 ono. 9700-4495. Endeavour Hills.

DINING SUITE, 7 piece, mahogany veneer, twin pedestal, oval. $280. 5978-6668, 0419 681 165 Pearcedale. DINING TABLE, and chairs, Light timber, some of the chairs do have marks GC. $350. 5941 8691. Pakenham. DISHWASHER, Euro Tag, stainless steel, never used, still in box. $350. 0408 403 109.

DRAPES, professionally made, pinch pleated, rubber lined, EC, latte/coffee with black swirls, 2100L x 1450W. 2100L x 2200W. $375. 0402 584 414. Berwick. ENTERTAINMENT UNIT, black timber, containing Panasonic colour TV, 66 cms, Sharp, sterio unit, radio, CD and cassette, $250 ono. 0409 702 248. Narre Warren. FIRST COMMUNION DRESS, white, full length, organza, size 12, was $129, sell $70. 9796-1529. Berwick.

FISH TANK, 1340mmL x 430mmW x 610mmD, in timber cabinet with accessories. $500ono. 0434 057 590. Cranbourne North. HOTPLATE, electric, Blanco, 4 burner and matching rangehood, new in box. $250 the pair. 8770-0150. Berwick.

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POOL CLEANER, Kreepy Krauly style, fully automatic pool cleaning system, suits above or inground pools, includes 10 metres of hose, brand new in the box. $169. 0419 668 981. Narre Warren North

POOL TABLE, 10x5, Astra, 8 carved legs, brass feet, built in drawer for balls, includes accessories and overhead light. $2,800. Phone Damien 0412 254 149. Berwick.

YAMAHA, electric organ, model, PSR-640, stand and chair, EC. $1,210. 0416 053 855. Narre Warren.

PETS & SERVICES BIRD AVIARY, all weather, 75cm x 65cm, on stand. $50. 9704-9760. Narre Warren.

SCOOTER, Pride Legend XL, 2006, as new, new batteries, basket, bag and ﬂag. $1,950. 5997-1973. SHOES, Novo, ladies size 6, ﬂat heel, brown, never worn. EC. $30. 0419 513 246. Pakenham.

SPA, outdoor, cedar, portable, sandstone colour, hot/cold, seats 4 plus, VGC, new lockdown cover, economical, massages, heater/blower, $2,999 ono. 0409 747 918. Beaconsﬁeld. TILES, ﬂoor, terracotta, 300 x 300 x 10mm thick, quantity 80sqm, $800 the lot. 9706-7406.

DOG KENNEL, new, screwed and glued together, not nailed. Painted with 4 coats of Solarguard for all weather conditions. Foam padded ﬂoor. Dimensions: 700mL x 600mW x 580mH. $95. 5940-2238. Pakenham. SNAKE, carpet python, with full auto heated enclosure. $750. 0419 530 689. Nar Nar Goon.

TAXATION /ACCOUNTING

TRADIE TOOLS, power tools, saws, ladders, generator, levels, tools box, checker plate etc. $3,000ono. 0434 057 590. Cranbourne North.

TAX RETURNS

TRICYCLE, electric, spare battery pack, GC, indicators, big shopping basket. $800 ono. 87530224. Berwick

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REFRIGERATOR, display storage unit, complete, serviced, working condition. $650 ono. 0402 532 286. Carrum Downs. SCHOOL UNIFORM, Beacon Hills, girls, size 10, dress, jumper, sports uniform, blazer, EC, $300 the lot. 0428 525 220. SCHOOL UNIFORM, Beaconhills, girls, size 16, complete, EC. $350. 0421 284 201. Beaconsﬁeld.

SCHOOL UNIFORM, Hallam Sports Academy, boys 16 years, 2 new L rugby tops , 1 L tracksuit bottoms, XL ﬂeece hoody, 1 M singlet, new L waterproof rain jacket, 2 pairs S shorts, 2 M polo tops, Sports bag. Paid $550, sell $250 the lot. 0404 979 432.

MOTOR VEHICLES

AUDI, A6, auto, grey, EC, sunroof, reg until 08/13, always garaged. UMC874. $18,000ono. 0411 322 476. Berwick.

HOLDEN, Commodore, VT, station wagon, series 2, 2000, 280,000kms, 12 months reg. RWC. QFM127 $5,500. 0408 354 201. Ofﬁcer.

FALCON, ute, 2008, BF MK2, bench seat, factory LPG, canopy, ladder rack, tow-bar, 10 months reg, RWC, near new tyres, service history, one owner, 108,000kms, EC, WMR287. $13,650ono. 0403 425 333.

HONDA, Civic, 2006, GEN8, 105,000km, silver, automatic, four brand new tyres, registered until June 2013, RWC, UGU-850. $11,900. 0417 510 916, Pakenham.

FORD, BA Futura, 2003, dedicated gas, tiptronic auto, EC, reg. to 01/2012, TZK-076. $8,950 ono. 0458 101 681. 5940-9800. Pakenham. FORD, Fairmont, Ghia, 1994, ED, totally optioned with leather interior, 5L V8 high performance Tickford sports motor, Tickford suspension, alloy wheels, originally Executive demo, 1 owner, always garaged, regularly serviced, reg 03/13, FOE-596. $4,850ono. 0425 736 873, AH 9702-5999.

FORD, Falcon, Futura, Wagon, 2004, RWC, reg. 2013, 180,000kms, auto. SRV-373. $6,900. 0435 092 144. Dandenong.

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TURF MOWER, Jacobsen LF3810, 38HP, diesel Kubota motor, 3m cut, GC, $5,500. 0429 195 171. TV WALL UNIT, large, 169cmW x 190cmH, with glass and panel doors, bevelled edges, solid frame, mahogany. $300. 5941-8221. Pakenham.

TV, x2, 7 years old, good working order, with remotes. $100 for both. 5998-5012, 0434 408 006. Cranbourne East. WATCH, Ripcurl, male. can email photos. $50 5941-8691. Pakenham.

WINDOW, sliding, aluminium, 1500mm x 1500mm, bronze olive colour. $150ono. 5998-7422. Cannons Creek.

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GUITAR, Fender Squire Telecaster Custom, blonde colour with maple neck, black pick guard and duncan designed twin pick ups, classic guitar, like new. $200. 0448 434 211.

DEB DRESS or 21st birthday dress, creamy white (buttercup), strapless, butterﬂy design bust with lace, beads and silk, worn once, dry cleaned paid $600 sell $200. 59418691. Pakenham.

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FORD, Futura, 1997, auto, CD, 206,000kms, as is. Vin:KMHDF31TPVU803295. $2,500. 0401 745 247. Berwick. FORD, Maverick, 4x4, auto, dual fuel, 12 months reg., tidy, runs well, FJC239. $2,900 ono. 0411 885 376. Narre Warren.

HILLMAN MINX, 1952, sedan, VGC, runs very well, comes with parts book and hand book, records of work done including brakes, new tyres, radiator, starter motor, tuning, shackle, bushes, replaced wiper blades, replaced LH tie rod, safety check, spark plug, new hose plus thermostat, resleeve brake cylinders, no RWC, serial number 98356. $6,500. 0417 413 738.

HOLDEN, 2004, VZ, SS Ute, black, 4 speed, auto, 5.7 litre, V8, with black leather interior, roof racks, tow bar, EC, 155,000 km, Reg 12/12, RWC, FLRBLT, $14,000. 0413 684 804.

HOLDEN, Clubsport, VT, all features/options, lavish HSV style, stunning looker, immaculate in and out, good reg, RWC, VN668448. $11,850. 9796-8789. Narre Warren North.

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MOTORCYCLES

HYOSUNG, Aquila, 2011, black and chrome GV250, full service history, 14 months warranty, 11,000km, 12months reg, 1E2JZ, EC, $5,600. 59959080 or 0431 605 405. YAMAHA, YZ450F, 2007, EC, been looked after, very reliable bike, has been in storage for 2 years, rethal bars. $5,500. 0457 879 059.

HYUNDAI, Excel, 1995, hatch, 1.5L, 4 speed auto, 5 door, PS, radio/cassette, 182,500kms, reg 02/13, QRT-123, $3,200ono, 0433 175 066.

MAGNA, 1988 wagon, 1 owner, V512W06895, no RWC, AC, dickie seat, towbar, EFI, 323,000 kms. manual $600. 0448 986 401. MAZDA, 121, 1994, white, runs well, no body damage, reg 07/12, ideal ﬁrst car or station car. FPX872. $3,500 as is. 97967776. Narre Warren South.

AUTO PARTS /ACCESSORIES

CANOPY, suits most Ford utes, cost over $3,000, with receipt. Sell for $1,200. 0400 701 386. Pakenham. CARRY BOY CANOPY, for sale, suits Ford BA Falcon Ute, red. $1,900, 0409 538 209, Hallam. PRIVATE PLATES, slim line, “ON BALE” offers over $2,000. 0434 057 590. Cranbourne North.

GARDEN /OUTDOOR

PORTABLE TOILET, 20 litre capacity, fully self contained, no connections needed, great for boat or camping etc. brand new in box. $85. 0419 668 981. Narre Warren North.

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TV, Panasonic, rear projection, 130cm screen and Technics stereo surround sound sytem, EC. $1,500 ono. 0434 057 590. Cranbourne North.

BUFFET HUTCH, 2 drawers, 4 glass shelves, 2 cupboards, GC. $300. 9708-6542. Narre Warren.

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MEMORABILIA, Elvis Presley, vinyl, LPS 140, as new and collectables. $2,000 ono. 9796-6005. Berwick.

BEDROOM SUITE, QS, 5 pieces, 2 large bedside tables, TV unit, hat stand. $1,500. 0417 142 526. Berwick.

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Wheel&Deal

HOLDEN, Colorado, 2009, DX, manual, cab ute, 3 seater, full service history, 51,000kms, 1 year warranty remaining, tinted windows, ladder rack, towbar, AC, XAR-778. $17,500. 0402 009 781. Narre Warren South. HOLDEN, Commodore SS, 1999, auto, RWC, 135,000kms, EC, ZDI-552. $11,000ono. 0402 232 628.

MAZDA, 626, 1998, 5 speed manual, 174,000kms, dual airbags, 6 stacker CD player, 12mths reg and RWC, VGC, PAB-605. $5,000ono. 0434 336 340. NISSAN, Maxima, 1995, leather seats, sunroof, needs airﬂow meter, engine no. VQ30117169. $450. 0488 598 187 or acnoman@gmail.com. Kallista.

TOYOTA, Corolla, 2000, 166,000kms, lady owner, immaculate, 5 speed manual, RTA-272, RWC, registered. $6,500ono. 0414 440 438 , 0438 443 230. TOYOTA, Landcruiser, GXL, 1991, auto, dual fuel, 233,000kms, GC, UMY-942. $10,750ono. 0409 219 017. Doveton.

TOYOTA, Supra, 1995, twin turbo manual, 104,000kms, AC, full electrics, mag wheels, EC, TXS-364. $19,000. 0403 132 008. Cranbourne.

TOYOTA, Tarago GLI, 2009, 8 seater, sports auto, 2.4L, 4 cylinder, EFI, 44,000kms, dual curtain airbags, CD stacker, AC, P/S, central locking, service books, like new, RWC, 11 months reg, serviced with Toyota dealer, next service due 53,000kms, VIN: JTEGD52M407074573. $36,500ono. 5995-3016, 0449 660 413.

TUB, to suit Mazda BT50, 4X4, 2010, brand new, silver, $550. 0407 053 850. Narre Warren South.

BOATS & MARINE

DOMANTOR, ﬁbre glass, 5.2m, 75HP, Mercury, great family ﬁshing boat, lots more, immaculate condition, $31,000. 0478 100 929. Somerville.

SAVAGE RANGER, 4.55metre aluminum, 75 HP, 2 stroke Mercury outboard, power trim/tilt SS propeller, all gauges, sounder, plus GPS safety equipment, life jackets, bimini/travel covers, easy tow galvanised trailer with walk out track for easy one man launching, new LED trailer lights, 60 litre under ﬂoor fuel tank, SS bow rail, anchor, cutting board, rod holders, bilge pump, deceased estate, boat and trailer registered. $19,500. 0419 895 893.

STACER, 5.65 Bowrider, 2004, 115 mercury 110 hours, high standing canopy, covers, rear folding seat, new anchor winch, fully ﬁtted, Hummingbird sounder, life jackets, reluctant sale (little use). View at Cowes or Pakenham, photos can be emailed, HE-832, $26,000. 5941-4406. 0419 966 822. Pakenham.

CARAVANS & TRAILERS TOYOTA, Tarago, 1999, EC, eight seater, dual AC, auto, paint EC, fully serviced, towbar, good family car, new reg, ZBY508. $9,500. 0412 034 597.

ANNEXE, deluxe, 3yo, 23’ long, 3 large windows,EC, paid $2,000, sell $1,000. 5998-5476.

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HONDA, 2011, VT 400c, just 8 months old, EC, 1,150kms, great for beginner or returning rider. $8,650ono. 0419 579 295.

AVAN, Erin MKII, 2006, poptop, 17’6”, double bed, storage drawers, porta potty storage, AC, heating, hot water service, 2 way fridge, hotplates, microwave, utensils, crockery, cookware, outdoor furniture, matting, cover for when stored. $31,000ono. 0458 031 160.

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Frankston YCW’s triple treat flag PENINSULA DIVISION By Toe Punt FRANKSTON YCW achieved three premierships in a row for the second time in its history on Sunday with a last-gasp victory over Mt Eliza in the MPNFL Peninsula Division grand final. With just two minutes left and Mt Eliza holding a two-point lead, YCW midfielder Ben Tellis intercepted a clearing kick and converted with a set shot from 30 metres to put the Stonecats in front. Two minutes later, Lew Roberts marked a ball in the goal square and converted after the siren to hand YCW the 2012 pennant, 12.6-78 to 9.14-68. The premiership win brought down the curtain on the coaching career of Tony “Bugs” Barry, who will go down in MPNFL history as one of the greatest coaches. Like all good sides, Frankston YCW never looked like it was going to lose touch with the Redlegs. The swirly conditions at Frankston Park were in favour of the Stonecats, who were cut up by the sure hands of Mt Eliza’s key forwards in the second semi-final. YCW captain Anthony “Bundy” Barry won the toss and surprisingly kicked against a four-goal breeze in the opening quarter. When Mt Eliza’s Michael Loury booted his first of three goals to the Kars St end at the four-minute mark of the first term, it appeared Barry’s gamble might not pay off. However, YCW giants Ash Eames and Brad Ulms kicked the next two goals after taking contested marks, and everyone at the ground knew we were in for a long battle. Dale Carroll sharked a ball over the

top and ran into an open goal to give the Stonecats a nine-point advantage at the major interval. The Redlegs started well in the third quarter with Dave Willett kicking two quick goals to regain the lead. However, as seemed to be the case all afternoon, the opposition was able to respond and Adrian McIntyre goaled from 40 metres after sensational efforts from Benny Tellis and Jai Coghlan. Even when YCW’s Blake McCormack was sent from the field in the third quarter for striking, at no stage did it appear Mt Eliza was going to blow YCW away. During the time when McCormack was off and YCW was down to 17 men, they were able to hang in, bottle things up and match the Redlegs’ one goal in that time. At three-quarter time, scores were level. If there was an advantage, YCW had it in the last quarter, kicking to the scoring end, but they were missing McCormack for the first 10 minutes and this was critical. Mt Eliza dominated the early part of the final term with Ben Landry setting the ground alight with a left foot snap at the nine-minute mark. The Redlegs had a number of opportunities to seal the game in the next 10 minutes, but couldn’t convert. They booted 1.4 for the quarter. Trailing by seven points at the 23-minute mark, YCW’s Ricky Morris ran into an open goal after some great work from the half-back line and the margin was back to a point. Again, Mt Eliza had its chances and Dave Willet almost kicked a miraculous goal off the ground well into timeon. YCW’s Lew Roberts, who was concussed in the second quarter, came back on and had a chance to put his

Hail the triple premiers: Mt Eliza Redlegs and Frankston YCW Stonecats played a grand grand final on Sunday with the Stonecats edging ahead in the last minutes. Pictures: Andrew Hurst

side in front but missed. Just seconds later, Tellis cut off a Mt Eliza clearing kick from defence and converted. Roberts then sealed the deal after the siren. It was the self-belief of the Stonecats that saw them win the most important game of footy for the season. It also was the coaching of Tony Barry and his team. Barry rolled the dice and started Dale Carroll as a forward, but used him in the back line when needed. Ricky Morris and Bundy Barry were moved onto the ball in the second half to mix things up. David Bodley was used as a ruckman at times to allow Ulms and Eames to stretch the Redlegs in defence – all moves that were significant in the context of the game to ensure the Redlegs didn’t get continuity. Mt Eliza’s game plan was simple – get it into the star-studded forward line and hope for some big marks. It had worked for the majority of the season, especially during the two finals. However, the YCW defence was superb and stood up to the pressure; Mt Eliza’s midfield wasn’t going to kick goals. After being touched up in the second semi-final, the likes of Byron Barry, Dane Andonov and Kevin Lylak were superb in their roles against the likes of Scott Lockwood, Lourey and Lloyd. Lloyd failed to kick a goal for the Redlegs, while Lockwood was restricted to one. The midfield pressure of the Stonecats was also much better. Dylan Hoare was outstanding for the Stonecats from the first bounce to the final siren. He was awarded the Radio Port Phillip best on ground award. Josh Pickess provided enormous run through the lines for the Stonecats,

while Tellis, Coghlan and Craig Nankervis were instrumental in winning the in and under footy. Bundy Barry’s selfless acts of courage when the game was in the balance typified the attitude of his teammates. The Redlegs had one standout player – Rohan Heasley. The Mt Eliza rover was sensational for four quarters, winning the hard football, doing the one percenters and constantly running and carrying the ball. Jack Egan and Jack Cole provided some good run, Sam Gill was dour all afternoon, and Scott Simpson battled manfully despite having three opponents during the game. Tony Barry was a proud YCW coach after the match. “I have been privileged for many years to coach at this football club and

to coach such a wonderful group of players,” he said. “The supporters, committee, sponsors and players have made this club what it is and I’m proud to have been part of it.” Barry said he was looking forward in retirement to watching his youngest son play in the juiniors, his daughters play netball and his eldest son Bundy as a dad, rather than his coach. “I’ve coached Bundy for a long time and it will be nice to sit back and watch him go about his footy as a supporting parent.” In the Reserves, YCW made it a special day, winning 12 games on the trot including the grand final, beating Langwarrin by nine points. In the Under-18s, YCW couldn’t make it a clean sweep, going down to Mt Eliza by 22 points.

2012 Frankston YCW premiership team

B: Kevin Lylak Dane Andanov HB: Anthony Barry Byron Barry C: Rhys Johnson Jai Coghlan HF: Kyle Hutchison Brad Ulms FF: Lew Roberts Dale Carroll Ruck: Ash Eames RR: Craig Nankervis R: Ben Tellis Int: Josh Westerman, Blake McCormack, Jack Mazurek, Paul Wintle Coach: Tony Barry

Paul Wintle Josh Pickess Dylan Hoare Adrian McIntyre Ricky Morris

MPNFL Peninsula Division grand final

How the goals were scored

First quarter 4 minute mark: Michael Loury (Mt Eliza) marks in the goal square and converts. 7m: Ash Eames (YCW) drifts forward, takes a mark and scores from 40m. 13m: Brad Ulms (YCW) out-positions his opponent in the goal square and goals. 22m: Scott Simpson (Mt Eliza) snaps truly from 45m. Score: Mt Eliza 2.4-16 to YCW 2.0-12 Second quarter 3m: Ricky Morris (YCW) takes a sliding mark and converts from 35m. 7m: Rohan Heasley (Mt Eliza) benefits from great Sam Lloyd work and scores from 35m. 9m: Jai Coghlan (YCW) kicks a long bomb on the run from 60m. 11m: Scott Lockwood (Mt Eliza) marks running back with the flight of the ball and goals. 16m: David Bodley (YCW) outmuscles his opponent and marks in the goal square. 20m: Michael Loury (Mt Eliza) benefits from some Dan Gormley magic and scores. 24m: Blake McCormack (YCW) snaps from 50m and it rolls past at least six players to go through. 28m: Dale Carroll (YCW) roves a ball off a big back and runs into an open goal. Score: YCW 7.3-45 to Mt Eliza 5.6-36 Third quarter 5m: Dave Willett (Mt Eliza) marks and goals after a clever kick inside 50m from Josh Norman. 6m: Willett (Mt Eliza) gets a handball from Lockwood and kicks truly. 16m: Adrian McIntyre (YCW) goals from 40m after great work from Ben Tellis and Jai Coghlan. 17m: Michael Loury (Mt Eliza) takes a contested mark in the goal square and converts. 27m: Kyle Hutchison (YCW) receives a free kick and scores from 40m. Score: YCW 9.4-58 to Mt Eliza 8.10-58 Fourth quarter 9m: Ben Landry (Mt Eliza) snaps on the left foot and kicks truly. 23m: Ricky Morris (YCW) runs into an open goal after a Mt Eliza turnover. 29m: Ben Tellis (YCW) puts YCW in front after intercepting a clearing kick. 31m: Lew Roberts (YCW) marks in the square and converts after the siren. Final score: YCW 12.6-78 to Mt Eliza 9.14-68

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Miracle in progress at Frankston Pines By Craig MacKenzie FRANKSTON Pines has emphatically silenced its critics by clinching second place and promotion from Provisional League 1 South East. Saturday’s 2-0 win away to already relegated Hampton Park United gave Danny Verdun’s men a one-point margin over third-placed Sandringham and catapulted the side back into State League ranks for season 2013. To describe Pines’ achievement as remarkable misses the mark. Miraculous is more apt. When the club’s freefall down the leagues continued in 2011 with a fourth straight relegation, many football followers believed Pines would fold. Its large debt was no secret and its reputation on and off the field was in tatters. Enter Gary Hodgson and a group of brave souls who believed they could make a difference. Hodgson took over as president last October and his new committee set about steering a path through a financial maelstrom and organising a scheme of repayment with creditors. But onfield problems also had to be addressed and the committee made what proved to be a masterstroke when it appointed ex-Knox mentor Danny Verdun as senior coach last November. Karl Erdeg was made reserves coach and Verdun hired Nick Atsiaris as team manager, maintaining a bond that started with the Knox under-13s. Verdun was unable to conduct a proper pre-season as he didn’t have enough players and the club’s lingering

reputation for falling short on promises made to players was a huge hurdle to overcome. Verdun is not large in stature, but a giant in terms of determination, persistence and player management skills, which enabled him to attract former players from Knox and further afield as he methodically pieced together a senior squad for the start of the season. Verdun’s mantra was the first five or six games were akin to the pre-season his players never had and how right he proved to be. After Pines’ 2-0 home loss to Riversdale in round five, the team had won one game and lost four and was fourthlast with a minus five goal difference. Outsiders nodded knowingly and believed the team’s 2012 fate was sealed. But Verdun and his players were about to embark on an amazing 14game unbeaten run and were to lose just one more game in a stunning turnaround that ended in glory on Saturday. It took a moment of magic from Pines’ outstanding central defender Anthony Edgar in the 30th minute to break the deadlock against Hampton Park United. He surged out of defence then waltzed past three opponents before breaking clear into a one-on-one with makeshift Hampton keeper Denis Mason, who brought down Edgar. The ball broke loose and Ross Wallis tucked it away and although there was confusion as to whether or not a penalty had been awarded, the goal stood. Livewire Pines striker “CJ” Hodgson put the contest out of reach nine minutes into the second stanza when

the home defence failed to cut out a Nick Giannopoulos pass and Hodgson blasted the ball into the roof of the net from close range to make it 2-0. His father and club president gazed on appreciatively but for much of the afternoon Hodgson senior kept his own counsel, watching expectantly and doubtless nervously as proceedings unfolded. When referee Terry Bywater blew the final whistle, it was the signal for Pines players, coaching staff, committee and supporters to mass in the centre of the ground as videographer Steven Gray and photographer Darryl Kennedy captured scenes of delight that had long eluded the club. Provisional League 2 South East outfit Seaford United was the best performed of the other local clubs, finishing in third place, just two points behind runner-up Middle Park. Seaford ended the season on a bright note by beating visitor Ashburton 2-0 at home with goals from ace predator Dave Greening and midfielder Michael Cooke. Daniel Attard, Djuro Mirkovic, Frank Dimu and an own goal ensured that Seaford’s Provisional 2 neighbour Skye United ended 2012 in style with a 4-0 away win over Collingwood City. Six players on Skye’s teamsheet were under 17 and five of them figured in this contest, much to the delight of Skye’s committee and supporters. Langwarrin’s State League 2 South East season ended with a whimper when it lost 5-1 away to Box Hill United on Saturday. Langwarrin had great expectations

Tough times for Redlegs MT Eliza’s grand final loss could have come at great cost if there is any truth in rumours doing the rounds. President Haydn Tracy is stepping down after securing a good job in Singapore. The strong word is Dave Willett is the new coach of Chelsea and is planning to take Scott Lockwood and Rohan Heasley along for the ride. Sam Lloyd is highly likely to be at Bendigo Bombers in 2013 and Michael Loury and Scott Simpson will be at Frankston Dolphins – that’s five of their biggest stars gone. It also has been widely rumoured the club has had cash flow difficulties in the past six weeks.

Bombers are ready FRANKSTON Bombers Football Club is expected to name its coach by the end of the week. The Bombers are keen on a playing coach and the appointment may be someone out of left field. Mornington Football Club’s Barry Smeeton was considered a chance for the role, as was full-forward Brad Wakeling. However, the mail is it’s likely to be someone who will raise a few eyebrows.

Damon is hot property

Up there: Frankston YCW and Mt Eliza slugged it out all day with the Stonecats hitting the front at the right time – just before the final siren. Picture: Andrew Hurst

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CHELSEA full-forward Luke Damon is the hottest property on the market at present. Damon has sat down for talks with at least three clubs, including EdithvaleAspendale, Pines and Rosebud. He is good mates with a number of Frankston Bombers players and can’t be ruled out of landing there either.

Red alert: Frankston Pines defender Michael McCluskey repels a Hampton Park United attack. Picture: Darryl Kennedy

of bouncing back after being relegated last season, but the inconsistency of its performances saw the Lawton Park outfit having to settle for a mid-table finish. Peninsula Strikers played a dead rubber against North Caulfield in their State League 3 South East clash at Centenary Park on Sunday and the visitors triumphed 2-0. Baxter’s season ended with a 5-1

home loss to already relegated Ringwood City on Saturday. Baxter finished the Provisional 3 South East season in seventh position and now looks to next season and how it can achieve its immediate aim of promotion. And as the curtain fell on the 2012 league season, it marked the first time since 2003 that no Frankston area club had been relegated.

Carpenter staying put

He is a former senior premiership player, dual league medal winner, coach of the club and media personality. Glanville spent last weekend watching “footy in the bush” in the hope of luring a few players to the nest next season.

IT appears Chelsea team of the year player Sam Carpenter will remain with the club next season. While it is believed he is returning to the bush for work, he is hoping to stay a Seagull for season 2013.

Tigers in for tough time SEAFORD will be hoping its core of juniors can take the next step in 2013 as a few of the older heads will be leaving the den. Michael Kraska has announced his retirement. “Kras” has struggled to train over the past two seasons and doesn’t believe he can cope with another year of his body letting him down. The news follows Chris and Brayden Irving heading for the Dolphins.

Not a happy Goose FRANKSTON Dolphins coach Simon Goosey wasn’t happy with the item in Footy Shorts last week. While Goosey conceded he was a happy onlooker at the MPNFL finals and was keen to recruit, he wasn’t in the habit of talking to players involved in finals. “I’m the only one who recruits for the Frankston Dolphins. I wear all the hats and I can tell you that while we have our eye on some players, I haven’t spoken to them about coming across,” Goosey said. “If others involved in the club have spoken to players, then I’m not happy with that because it’s my role; no one else’s. “Now that the season has finished though, there are plenty of players who can expect a call from me.”

Eagles looking to swoop HERE’S a name we haven’t heard for a while – Alan Glanville Glanville has been re-engaged by the Edithvale Football Club to help recruit and brand the club.

League review a priority THE MPNFL Peninsula Division has becoming unbalanced and the league needs to take control of the situation. After bumper crowds at Casey-Cardinia and Nepean division finals, Peninsula’s crowd on Sunday was dismal at best. Peninsula is in trouble for a number of reasons: 1. Peninsula clubs have a superiority complex. 2. They are losing touch with their supporters. 3. They don’t work hard enough to form relationships with those who promote the game. 4. They don’t work with one another for the good of the game. 5. The grand final is played on a Sunday. The number one priority of the league in the off-season should be to have an independent forum where club presidents and coaches meet to talk openly with the league’s decisionmakers about the future of the game. This should all be facilitated by an independent person. There are many great MPNFL ambassadors involved in the game who would be worthwhile contributors to such a forum, including recently retired coaches Tony Blackford, Jason Chapple and Tony Barry. Toe Punt is a member of RPP-FM’s Footy Show team.

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Big birds battle it out in the ‘Big Dance’ Grand Final preview Saturday 29 September Hawthorn v Sydney, MCG, 2.40pm SO we’ve had 198 games, eight finals, 16 teams eliminated, two teams remain – Hawthorn v Sydney in the biggest game of the season on Saturday. The Hawks come in after two solid finals against Collingwood and Adelaide. Cyril Rioli is looking his silky best and Lance Franklin at half pace still manages to dominate his opponents. Utility Jarryd Roughead is in scintillating form, helping out Hale in the ruck and Franklin in the forward

line. The smaller forwards have also been getting involved with Jack Gunston and Luke Breust kicking four each for the finals series. Moving into the midfield, Sam Mitchell is in career-best form, with assistance from A-graders such as Jordan Lewis and Brad Sewell. Young Shiel, and Smith and Suckling also have been contributing well through the middle of the ground. In the back line is where Hawthorn has the most problems. On Saturday, the Crows had about half as many inside 50s as the Hawks, but managed to score more goals. Key defender Ryan Schoenmakers is a massive risk heading into the grand final; in the qualifying final Travis Cloke kicked six on him and Kurt Tippett kicked four on the weekend. At the selection table, captain Luke Hodge is a certainty to return after missing the prelim due to illness. The

question is: who will make way for him? Thomas Murphy is the obvious choice, but he played a pretty good game on Saturday. Paul Puopolo was quiet with six disposals and Shane Savage didn’t have much opportunity as the sub. The Swans look well placed to win their first flag in seven years, but they have a massive obstacle in Hawthorn. On Friday it was the Swans midfield that had Collingwood under pressure all night. Josh Kennedy was phenomenal, earning 30 touches and kicking two pivotal goals. Ryan O’Keefe and Kieren Jack were also excellent and Jude Bolton in his 300th game provided his usual toughness. However, the forward line is the area where Sydney needs the most improvement. Yes, Lewis Jetta kicked three goals, but they need more output from tall forwards Sam Reid and Adam

Goodes; both looked shaky against the Pies. The other question is: who can stop Lance Franklin? Heath Grundy is the likely candidate for the job with Ted Richards intercepting from the side. The Swans have a great array of young defenders in Alex Johnson and Nick Smith, along with reliable oldies in Rhyce Shaw, Martin Mattner and Nick Malceski. The Swans should go in unchanged despite Ben McGlynn trying to get his body right in time. Both teams have had their ups and downs and can beat each other on any given day. During the year the Swans won the first battle, when they dismantled Hawthorn by 37 points at the Hawks’ Tasmanian “fortress”. The second time around the Hawks got their revenge in a tightly contested game. Interestingly, the Swans have won

just the one game at the MCG since 2007 and have lost to lowly teams such as Richmond and Melbourne in recent years. The Hawks have the ability to turn a game on its head and slam on goals in short periods of time as they did twice this finals series. Hawthorn by 18 points. Norm Smith Medal: Shaun Burgoyne. Last time they met in finals 2011 second semi-final Hawthorn 19.8-122 d Sydney 13.886, MCG, 55,198 Best: Hawthorn: Gibson, Hodge, Mitchell, Smith, Burgoyne. Sydney: Kennedy, Mumford, Goodes Goals: Hawthorn: Franklin 4, Puopolo 3, Bateman 2, Hale 2, Hodge 1. Sydney: Goodes 3, O’Keefe 3, McVeigh 1. Twitter: FootballTragic9 Total tips: 143

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TRAINER Ken Keys is sticking with a winning formula as he prepares Boom ‘n’ Zoom for the $200,000 Cranbourne Cup on 14 October. When Boom ‘n’ Zoom was triumphant – at odds of 16/1 – last year, he had only one lead-up into the race and this is the plan again. The lightly raced seven-year-old resumed with a fast-finishing sixth behind Lord Of Brazil in the $60,000 Golden Nugget Stakes (1600m) at Ballarat on Sunday. “Now he will go straight into the Cranbourne Cup without another race,” a delighted Keys said. “I couldn’t have been happier with his performance today and it’s full steam ahead.” Another galloper with country cup aspirations is the imported stayer Puissance De Lune, who has shown his ability since joining Darren Weir’s team at Ballarat. In four starts for the stable so far he has registered two wins and Weir believes a race like the Bendigo Cup will be ideal. “At this stage he is not guaranteed a start at Bendigo but he will run at Flemington on Saturday week and if he runs well there that will help his chances.” The 2010 VRC St Leger winner Exceptionally seems to be back on track after a year in the wilderness. She has never been going better than she is now said trainer Terry O’Sullivan, who prepares the mare at Stawell in partnership with his daughter Katrina. “I am hoping to qualify her for the cups and she will be going to Flemington on Saturday week for the Bart Cummings,” he said. Exceptionally showed she is back in form with a barnstorming third behind Folding Gear in the Naturalism Stakes (2000m) at Caulfield last Saturday. On that performance she will be hard to beat at Flemington as she will appreciate the extra distance and relishes racing at headquarters. The up-and-coming three-year-old Hvasstan, who is trained at Moe by Peter Gelagotis, also could be headed for the heights.

Frankston YCW 2.0, 7.3, 8.5, 12.6 (78) Mt Eliza 2.4, 5.6, 8.10, 9.14 (68) Goals, Frankston YCW: R. Morris 2, B. Ulms 1, D. Bodley 1, K. Hutchison 1, L. Roberts 1, A. Eames 1, D. Carroll 1, J. Coghlan 1, B. McCormack 1, A. McIntyre 1, B. Tellis 1. Mt Eliza: M. Lourey 3, D. Willett 2, B. Landry 1, S. Simpson 1, S. Lockwood 1, R. Heasley 1. Best, Frankston YCW: B. Tellis, C. Nankervis, D. Hoare, A. Barry, K. Lylak, J. Pickess. Mt Eliza: R. Heasley, S. Simpson, S. Gill, J. Egan, J. Norman, S. Lloyd.

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Zoom zooms: Boom ‘n’ Zoom with Craig Newitt aboard races away with the 2011 Cranbourne Cup. Trainer Ken Keys is hoping to repeat the win next month. Left, Ken Keys and Craig Newitt with last year’s trophy. Pictures: Slickpix

The son Australia’s champion sire Fastnet Rock, Hvasstan has improved with each start, scoring convincingly over 1700 metres at Caulfield.. Gelagotis now has aimed the colt at the Victoria Derby (2500m) at Flemington on 3 November. The varying fortunes of racing were evidenced when the Alderson stables’ Committed went amiss in finishing ninth behind Hvasstan. The Aldersons also had Derby aspirations for Committed, but he will be sidelined

for at least six months. Kiwi Ocean Park further proved his class when scoring a dashing victory in the Group 1 Underwood Stakes at Caulfield. This was his fifth win from nine outings and he is now right in contention for the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley on 27 October. December Draw’s third behind Ocean Park indicated he has come back successfully after sustaining an injury last spring in the Caulfield Cup.

An import, he soared to Caulfield Cup favouritism after winning last year’s Turnbull Stakes at Flemington and obviously is going to be hard to beat in the race this year. There were numerous other good runs over the weekend and horses that I will be following in coming weeks are Costa Nova, High Esteem, Lankan Rupbee, Canali, Anise Menados, Eraset, Commanding Jewel, Molto Bene, Showmya Miss, Mr O’Ceirin, Classy Chloe and Soft Sand. Best: Soft Sand.  International form expert Peter Ellis provides weekly racing tips online at the Tatts website. Visit www.tatts.com > News > Peter Ellis Racing Tips after 2pm each Friday. Listen to Peter’s race analysis and tips for Melbourne and Adelaide meets on Saturday mornings at 9.45am in Under The Microscope on RadioTAB. Visit www.tatts.com > Racing > RadioTAB.

Frankston YCW 0.2, 3.11, 3.11, 7.18 (60) Langwarrin 4.3, 4.3, 6.8, 7.9 (51) Goals, Frankston YCW: A. Totaro 2, M. Chaplin 2, M. Millman 1, B. Grove 1, R. Hallpike 1. Langwarrin: J. Curry 2, A. Moore 2, Z. Kruiskamp 2, B. Dredge 1. Best, Frankston YCW: A. Totaro, M. Millman, J. Leary, M. Roberts, B. Grove, R. Bleeker. Langwarrin: W. Thomas, J. Curry, B. Caspar, A. Harper, D. Hayes, Z. Kruiskamp.

Under-18 Mt Eliza 2.1, 2.2, 5.4, 8.5 (53) Frankston YCW 1.2, 2.5, 4.6, 4.7 (31) Goals, Mt Eliza: S. Christie 2, K. Rice 2, T. Radin 1, R. Pierce 1, L. Craig 1, W. Crowder 1. Frankston YCW: R. Evans 2, S. O’Donnell 1, C. Micari 1. Best, Mt Eliza: S. Siggins, M. Anwyl, K. Rice, S. Christie, C. Pascazio, M. Pascazio. Frankston YCW: J. Cheverly, J. Thorne, S. Worton, C. Steele, T. Broersen, J. Bryant.

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Catch and release the way to go ON THE LINE By Paul “Tracker” Pingiaro AS the world has become more environmentally aware, so have anglers. The days of catching and killing are gone and now responsible fishing is the accepted practice. With the world becoming increasingly aware of fish stocks, it’s in anglers’ best interests to keep fishing responsibly. Line fishing both commercially and recreationally is the most environmentally friendly and sustainable form of fishing. From a conservation point, line fishing has less by catch and is more size and species specific than any other form of fishing. In recent years, catch and release fishing has become more popular among recreational anglers. Anglers should understand the mechanics behind this style of fishing to practice it best. There is a long-standing argument over what hooks are best for catch and release. Originally, stainless hooks were preferred as many scientists (not fishermen) saw the discarded hooks as types of piercings, however this view has changed and although chemically sharpened hooks dissolve within the fish, this is seen as a far better situation than a permanent obstruction hindering the fish.

Hook style also makes a difference when you’re catch and release fishing. The preferred hooks should be barbless or circle style. Barbless hooks are easier to remove, but the circle hook is a little more complex. They are a design that came from longlining. The hook is designed to secure the fish in the corner of the mouth, reducing the chance of gut hooking. No matter the hook used, if a fish is gut hooked, the line should be cut as close to the hook as possible. You should never try and wrench a hook out of a fish destined for release. Note that if a fish is looking ill or bleeding heavily, then it may be better to humanly kill it and not let it go to waste. The next major consideration when catch and release fishing is line class. There is no point practising catch and release if you fight the fish for an extended period of time. Fish are easily stressed and after a long struggle are further susceptible to a build-up of lactic acid. There is no point releasing a fish if it’s only going to sink to the sea floor to be snaffled by a predator or float back up to the surface to die. If you want to practice sound catch and release, then fish appropriate line classes to avoid

long drawn-out battles. Fish destined for release should where possible not be removed from the water. If you need to remove the fish from its watery lair, take care to not remove any of the fish’s “slime”. The slime is the fish’s protective barrier. Also, if you want a quick happy snap, make sure you support the entire body of the fish and handle it with wet hands, gloves or towels. Never keep the fish out of water for longer than absolutely required. Tip of the week: When you use circle hooks, a fast strike hook set should be avoided and a more controlled lifting of the rod employed. This gives the hook a greater chance of setting in the corner of the mouth, making for an easy and clean release. What’s biting Squid: In Port Phillip the saying “Go south young man” rings true. Good catches of squid are occurring from Rye to Queenscliff. The best results are on jigs. Match the day with your jig colour – bright day, bright jig. Dull day, dull jig. In Western Port the top end from Warneet to Hastings including Tyabb and Quail banks continues to produce good numbers. Results have been a bit mixed further south with Flinders very hit and miss at

the moment. Landlocked fishers can try Portsea, Blairgowrie and Sorrento piers. Whiting: Catches have been good in southern Port Phillip with some cracker hauls. The schools thin out the further you work up the peninsula and by the time you get to Mornington only a few mediocre catches have been reported. Western Port is another story with great catches from Hastings to Warneet. Gummy sharks: Catches are starting to become more common and are in reasonable numbers throughout Western Port. Places worth a try are West Head, Cowes, Hastings and Eagle Rock. Garfish: The gars have been quiet the past few weeks but I spotted a very large school in Mornington harbour toward Red Bluff. They will only increase in numbers over the next few weeks. Snapper: The reds are still hit

and miss in Port Phillip. Water temperature is still quite low and all depends on the mood of the fish. For example, two weeks ago we had a day with more than 40 snapper landed. Last week we had only two or three fish boated all week. Most anglers are going over the fish; try water depths of 8-14 metres at night and 15-18m during the day. In Western Port there were good catches from Hastings/ Lysaghts and Eagle Rock. Best time was on the outgoing tide and with more than 50 per cent of our boat hirers landing snapper during this period. Flathead: There have been some great flatties in both Mornington and Yaringa with some catches exceeding 30cm plus fish. Best results are in 6-12 metres of water. Tight lines and calm seas. Exclusive offer for readers HIRE a four-person tinnie for five hours at Mornington (Port

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Spring MOTORING Modern and spacious facility fleet vehicles. Western Port Automotive boasts a long history with many local businesses with extensive and wide ranging prestigious vehicle fleets. As a Repco Authorised Car Service Centre, we have a commitment to high-quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care. Our fully qualified log book servicing ensures your car is in safe hands, and we provide quality car service and repairs to all models, including four-wheel drive and diesel vehicles. For friendly car service from a trusted independent mechanic, rely on the team at Western Port Automotive Services.

As the local Repco mechanic in Hastings, Western Port Automotive Services offers its clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs. Established in 1984, the workshop has been owned and operated by John Houben for the past 15 years. The business and customer base has enjoyed substantial increase, as a result outgrowing its current location. In early 2012 the business relocated to a brand-new, much larger and more modern workshop facility at 166 Marine Parade. Conveniently located in Hastings, Western Port Automotive Services specialise in car servicing of all makes and models, including commercial

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WESTERN Port Automotive Services has relocated to a more spacious workshop at 166 Marine Parade in Hastings. To get there you will need to enter from Lyall Street alongside Hastings Panels. Both new and existing customers will be impressed by this new and modern facility. The business remains a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring our technicians are kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. Our most specialised services are LPG installations and repairs, car inspections and RWC, as well as car airconditioning and service on medium and light diesel cars and small trucks.

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Factory 3, 166 Marine Parade, Hastings Enter Lyall Street, opposite Hastings Football Club

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Phone: 5979 1127

Spring MOTORING Top 10 tips to help cut running costs ONE of the best ways to reduce running costs of your vehicle is to use less accelerator and only enough pedal to maintain a constant speed. This reduces tyre wear and mechanical repairs. Keep the battery fully charged. A constantly discharged battery will not see out its full life. Keep your tyres at the recommended pressure. This can reduce your fuel consumption by 10 per cent or more. Keep your engine clean. It

makes servicing easier and reduces the risk of grease and grime build-up that hampers cables and other moving parts. Fix small mechanical problems before they become larger ones. You can save expensive repairs in this way. Run your car air-conditioner even in winter. Just a few minutes will prevent seals from drying out. Make sure you check your radiator level regularly and top it up if necessary. Use coolant, not water, as coolant will retard corrosion

and save later repairs. Make sure your fan belt is tensioned correctly (about 2cm of free play only). A slipping belt can deteriorate quickly and cause wear to water pump and alternator bearings. It pays to start each season with fresh engine oil. Old oil thickens and imposes extra strain on the engine, particularly during cold morning starts. Service your car regularly. A well-tuned and maintained vehicle will perform better and more economically.

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323 MAIN STREET, MORNINGTON (Next to Safeway Service Station)

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