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FIVE years on from near closure the pupils at Cornish College have gathered to celebrate enrolments soaring from about 220 in 2011 to 701 this year. Amelie, left, Alix, Cooper, James and Tomiah ate specially-made cupcakes on the day. See Page 7. Picture: Gary Sissons
Rail under road for crossings Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au ROADS will be separated from rail at level crossings in Mentone and Cheltenham by digging trenches for the rail line to travel below ground level. The rail under road decision was announced by the state government on Monday (20 February) by Public
Transport Minister Jacinta Allan at Mentone train station. Level crossing removal works will be overseen by the Level Crossing Removal Authority, a Department of Transport body, and the government said construction will begin by the end of 2018. Mentone and Cheltenham train stations will be completely rebuilt as part of the project to remove level crossings at Balcombe Rd in Men-
tone and Charman Rd and Park Rd in Cheltenham. The heritage-listed historic train station building at Mentone, on the Melbourne-bound side, will be retained. Five heritage-listed trees within the station gardens will be kept in place, according to the LXRA, the width of the retaining walls and the need to locate underground power and signalling services immediately next to the trench will mean the rest of the gar-
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dens will be reduced in size. Mordialloc Labor MP Tim Richardson said it was “exciting” to announce the engineering solution to remove the level crossing at Mentone after months of community consultation. “It will be rail under road and we’re preserving the heritage of Mentone station as well,” he said. “For so long people have talked about whether we could remove these crossings but they’re dangerous and
congested and need to go.” Properties including 25 homes and seven businesses will be compulsorily acquired at Cheltenham to make way for the rail trench. No property acquisitions are needed in Mentone. “These dangerous level crossings clog streets and put lives at risk. We promised to get rid of them and we’re getting on with it,” Ms Allan said in a statement. Continued Page 4
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Cheers! Mordialloc Food, Wine and Music Festival attendees enjoy last year’s event.
Wine time again at music fest THE annual Mordialloc Food, Wine and Music Festival returns to Peter Scullin Reserve in Mordialloc next month. The two-day festival features a line-up of musicians headlined by The Delta Riggs on Saturday and Aussie music legend Richard Clapton on Sunday. Non-stop music will be heard across three stages amid roving performers, gourmet food and wine stalls, rides and children’s activities. “Mordialloc Food, Wine and Music Festival is a great place to spend the weekend to see fantastic musicians, up-and-coming bands and enjoy a wide selection of gourmet food, regionally-made wines and
boutique beers,” Kingston mayor Cr David Eden said. The festival is a family-friendly event with no BYO alcohol or dogs allowed. While parking is available in Mordialloc around the festival site, festival goers are encouraged to use public transport to attend the event. Entry is $2 per person or $5 for a family. The Mordialloc Food, Wine and Music Festival will be held at Peter Scullin Reserve, Beach Rd, Mordialloc on Saturday 4 March (11am-10pm) and Sunday 5 March (11am-6pm). See kingston.vic.gov.au or call 1300 653 356 for more details.
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Conduct code signed by councillors Kingston councillors agreed to treat each other with respect during council chamber debates, in written communications and on social media. They spent about 30 minutes at the special meeting debating whether to include a clause in the code of conduct requiring councillors to notify fellow councillors if a councillor intends to carry out property development in Kingston. Cr Rosemary West put up an amendment to the proposed code stipulating councillors who have development plans “underway or on the drawing board” would have to flag a potential conflict of interest but this did not find support from several councillors. “I think it is appropriate and I think the community would expect that,” Cr West said. After much debate councillors de-
Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au KINGSTON councillors have signed off on an agreed code of conduct to police behaviour and conflicts of interest. Councillors, except the absent Tamara Barth, met last Monday (13 February) at a special meeting, open to the public, to discuss the code. All councillors across Victoria had to meet a state government mandated deadline of 22 February to sign a new code of conduct. Councillors traditionally sign a code of conduct to abide by for a four-year council term within three months of election or re-election after council elections. Council elections across the state were held in November last year.
cided councillors “with development plans lodged with council disclose such plans to councillors and as soon as conveniently possible to the community via listing on the council website.” This means councillors will declare an interest in a development in Kingston when a planning application is lodged with council. Several councils, including neighbouring Frankston Council, faced the threat of councillors being stood down last year after the Local Government Inspectorate found signatures on council codes of conduct had not been witnessed by council CEOs. The state government intervened and saved councillors from the sack over administrative blunders. Kingston Council had complied with the paperwork requirements.
KINGSTON Council has come up trumps for transparency compared to nearby councils by disclosing ratepayerfunded CEO pay. The News asked Kingston Council and neighbouring Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Shire councils to confirm the remuneration of councils’ highest-paid employees and Kingston disclosed CEO John Nevins’ pay figure down to the cent. Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Shire refused to confirm the exact salary of its CEOs and merely referenced information publicly available in council annual reports. Council annual reports list income ranges, not specific salary figures, for council’s highest-paid executives. Kingston Council said Mr Nevins’ total annual remuneration is $376,511.66, including superannuation, adding that he had opted to buy one weeks’ extra leave in an offer available to all full-time staff. “Kingston Council sets its senior officer salaries based on benchmarking against other metropolitan councils,” Kingston mayor Cr David Eden said. “The CEO oversees an organisation of 1400 staff members, an annual operating budget of $200 million and assets valued at $2.2 billion and brings years of experience in the sector to the role.” Four executives who report directly to Mr Nevins — community sustainability manager Mauro Bolin; city assets and environment manager Daniel Freer; corporate services manager Paul Frank-
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lin and planning and development general manager Jonathan Guttmann — are paid between $220,000-$269,000 each, including superannuation, according to council’s annual report. Cr Eden advised that Mr Nevins’ remuneration was last revised by councillors in September last year after an annual review and that the CEO’s salary package is benchmarked against similarsized councils. Frankston’s 2015-16 annual report shows its CEO Dennis Hovenden was paid $330,000-$339,999, excluding superannuation, in the 2015-16 financial year. Mornington Peninsula Shire CEO Carl Cowie’s remuneration is listed as $310,000-$319,000, excluding super, in its latest annual report. Neil Walker
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Decision on line: Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan and Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson at Mentone train station on Monday. Picture: Gary Sissons
CHIEF Police Commissioner Graeme Ashton was in Frankston on Friday to celebrate a $200,000 donation towards new medical equipment that is transforming surgery at Frankston Hospital. The money - raised by the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation’s peninsula branch and marks the foundation’s 50th towards a hospital facility - went towards a hybrid interventional theatre, which expands the types of surgeries and procedures available. The hybrid theatre has been named in memory of Constable Phillip Gordon Fleming, who was in a police vehicle on duty in Kew in 1971 when it plunged down an embankment. He died instantly and was posthumously awarded the Victoria Police Star in 2007. More than 30 members of Constable Fleming’s extended family and other dignitaries attended at the dedication ceremony.
Road under rail gets nod Continued from Page 1 Liberal state opposition spokesman for planning David Davis questioned Premier Daniel Andrews’ “special treatment” for voters along the Frankston line and said residents along the Pakenham line will be “rightly furious” that they are getting “the toxic sky rail option”. “Why is Daniel Andrews giving special treatment to residents on the Frankston line and hanging the residents along the Pakenham line out to dry?” he asked. No Sky Rail: Frankston Line spokesman Willem Popp said the group is pleased rail will go under road at Cheltenham and Mentone. “The fact that they’re both going under shows that the government can build rail under … and we hope that continues right down the line from Edithvale right down to Frankston.” Kingston Council welcomed the rail trench plan between Cheltenham and Mentone but wanted to know more details and support for businesses along
the rail line whose passing trade may take a downturn during construction works. “Council is keen to work closely with the Level Crossing Removal Authority to ensure the best possible outcome for the community,” mayor Cr David Eden said. “A lot of the finer details of the projects are still unknown. “Council is keen to see extra car parking provided at these stations – not just a replacement of existing facilities – to meet the growing demand for commuter parking in the area. “We want to see high-quality and well-designed pedestrian access and links to the nearby shops. “We’ll also be speaking up on behalf of our local traders to minimise any difficulties they face during the construction phase.” Rail under road has already been installed at Bentleigh, McKinnon and Ormond on the Frankston line.
Guards of honour: Graeme Ashton talks at the City of Frankston Bowling Club last week.
Police patrol Man flees home invasion A PATTERSON Lakes man arriving home, 6.20pm, Sunday 19 February, noticed a carload of young men driving slowly by his Inner Harbour Dr house watching him. He went into his courtyard and began working on his motorbike. About 15 minutes two men tried to kick in his front door. When one of the men pulled out a large machete and began prying open glass bricks on the side of the front door the terrified homeowner fled out the back, running to a neighbour’s house. By this time the two men had smashed a glass brick and used the machete to jemmy open the front door, crashing through a window panel. Shattered glass covered the foyer and stairwell.
Once inside they went through cupboards before stealing three phones, laptop and keys to the man’s car, and then driving off in his car in an unknown direction. When police arrived they found the man still at his neighbour’s house too frightened to return home. Police later found that CCTV recordings of the front of his house and courtyard had been stopped an hour before the attack. Neighbours’ CCTV cameras may prove more effective in identifying the offenders. The first man is described as Caucasian, mid-30s, 183cm, medium build, blond hair, baseball cap, with an Australian accent. The other man was wearing a black hoodie. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
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Booked ‘speedsters’ slow to complain Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au ROAD safety camera commissioner John Voyage is puzzled at the lack of “objective evidence” presented to him by motorists blaming their speeding fines on faulty Peninsula Link cameras. Mr Voyage on Monday wrapped up the evidence-collecting part of an investigation which he wants to finalise in six-to-eight weeks. His report will then go to Police Minister Lisa Neville. Controversy has raged over the costly speed readings for months, with social media besieged by complaints that the fixed cameras were just inaccurate
revenue raisers. Those at Eramosa, Cranbourne and Loders roads came in for special criticism. Angry drivers formed the Peninsula Link 108 group to complain about their fines, with most clocked at a contentious 108kph. They disputed the readings, with most saying they were driving on cruise control set at the 100kph speed limit. There is even talk of a class action to recoup fines and lost demerit points. Mr Voyage’s role is to independently monitor the road safety camera system, and to ensure all fixed and mobile road safety cameras are operating accurately and reliably. So, when he began an investigation into the accuracy of the Peninsula Link
cameras he could have expected an avalanche of evidence backing up the drivers’ claims. “For about four months I have been inviting members of the public to provide me with objective evidence,” he said. “I have repeatedly [called for] dashcam footage or GPS data of trips or FineMate app tracking, or alleged infringements by drivers of trucks with speed limiters.” But, as of Friday, he had received virtually nothing. “I have received one person’s edited data log and nothing else,” he said. “I am surprised that the public consultation process has not revealed any other objective evidence.”
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Surfers challenge the chop PENINSULA Surfriders Club started its 2017 season with a contest at Rye in small, choppy surf. Despite the conditions on Saturday 11 February, secretary Jane Featherston said “impressive performances” and “great ocean management skills and wave knowledge” were shown by surfers in the female and under-13 divisions. Charli Wookey won the girls’ event and Taj Barber the under-13s. Winners in the four older age divisions were Calum Nicolson (over 28), Andrew Hyde (over 35), Darren Bird (over 45) and Gavin Duffy (over 55). In the Cadet final (under-16s) Max Burton defeated his older rivals, adding 2000 points towards his season aggregate. Will Antonie won the under-18s and Brett Ryder the Open B. The Premier Open A division saw Adam Morris triumph in a field of 42 surfers. It was his first win after 10 years in the division. The club’s junior development program - PSC Supergroms - was held in windy conditions the following day (Sunday 12 February) at Crunchy Point, Point Leo. The next Supergroms (under-9 to under-15) event will be on 26 March and the next club aggregate event on 18 March. Details: psc.org.au.
Police patrol Grab and run A COUPLE of alleged shoplifters ran from police and security guards at Southland but were later apprehended in Tennyson St, Cheltenham, Wednesday 8 February. A staffer told police he saw the man and woman in the David Jones cosmetics section, 5.30pm. He said the man selected a bottle of aftershave and handed it to his accomplice, who then wrapped the bottle in cloth and placed it in his backpack. Aware of being watched the pair moved up to the store’s second level but then crossed over into Big W, where police allege the woman stole a handbag and sunglasses. Challenged by security at the store’s entrance the woman walked away and the man refused to open his backpack. She then returned and they both walked quickly out into the carpark. When police arrived their saw the pair running across Tennyson St with security in hot pursuit. After they split up, police nabbed the woman while the man, cornered, allegedly struck a security guard with his bag with a heavy object inside, cutting the male security guard’s head. Police said the woman, 33, was wanted on five outstanding arrest warrants. She was remanded in custody to appear at Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court at a date to be fixed. The man, 23, was charged with unlawful assault and bailed to appear at the same court at a date to be fixed.
when it was stolen from his Patterson Lakes home, early Thursday 9 February. The ute, with one number plate missing, was valued at $9900 when it was stolen from the Palm Island Ct address. Call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 with any information.
Robbers hit servos A MAN wearing a hoodie and armed with a kitchen knife robbed the United service station in Tyabb Rd, Mornington, at 10.15pm on Wednesday 8 February. The man, who covered his face and was described as Caucasian, pointed the knife at the attendant and demanded cash. He grabbed the till and ran off. Within the hour, the BP service station in Mt Eliza was robbed of cash, possibly by the same man. At about 2am, Thursday 9 February, the Caltex service station and also the 7-Eleven in McMahons Rd, Frankston, were robbed when a man threatened staff with a large knife and grabbed a quantity of cash. The man ran off through the car park on Cranbourne-Frankston Rd. It is not known if he had a car waiting.
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Health and socialising spring to bathers’ minds NEW research has highlighted the health and social benefits of spending time semi-immersed in a hot spring. Family and friends tend to enjoy the shared experience, while the shedding of mobile phones and time spent in singular contemplation have emerged as being among the main attractions to a hot springs. The latest research findings (first published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research) are based on 4265 responses to survey of bathers at Peninsula Hot Springs, in Springs Lane, Fingal, near Rye. As well as highlighting beneficial social outcomes, he study also found bathing at the hot springs provided significant relief to respondents with severe back pain, arthritis, injury, chronic pain, depression, anxiety and insomnia. More than 80 per cent of survey respondents said they slept better after bathing at the hot springs. Next month (March) the hot springs will enter a “partnership” with Mentis Assist, a not-forprofit mental health organisation providing specialised support for Mornington Peninsula residents diagnosed with a mental illness. The RMIT School of Health and Biomedical Sciences survey asked bathers to list their reasons for visiting the hot springs: more than 60 per cent rated “social – to connect with friends and family” as important. The study found 95 per cent of regular bathers most often visited with friends or family. Nearly 70 per cent rated “being with other people” as an “important" or “somewhat important” factor that positively influences their bathing experience while “taking time out”, “peace and tranquillity of the environment” and “being in Nature” all had ratings over 50 per cent as “important” factors for their visit. Hot springs research co-author James ClarkKennedy said findings suggested an evolution in Melbourne's “traditional playground” [the
Springs improving mental health THE partnership between Mentis Assist and Peninsula Hot Springs is based on a “shared” philosophy of “promoting mental and physical wellbeing and striving to improve the lives of people affected by mental ill-health and their carers”. “It is estimated that one in five Australians are affected by mental illness every year. Yet only 25 percent of people with mental health conditions feel that people are caring and sympathetic toward their struggles,” the hot springs’ global and community relationship manager Yuki Davidson said. “We are aiming to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and to raise awareness of the issues through collaborative activities and promotions. “There is no doubt that we form an effective team when a place of wellness offering mindful experiences in natural settings is combined together with Mentis’ expertise and access to local people living with the mental issues.”
Bathing benefits: New research has confirmed the social and health benefits of taking time out with family or friends to bathe in hot springs. Picture: Supplied
Mornington Peninsula], towards relaxation in healthy surrounds. "Not too long ago friends on the peninsula had two main forums for social interaction: the beach and the pub. Families had backyard barbecues and a handful of restaurants, again where alcohol may often have been an underlining connector,” Mr Clark-Kennedy said. Peninsula Hot Springs CEO Charles Davidson said bookings were often made by families with three and even four generations of women from
the same family “taking time out to enjoy and connect with their pure nature”. Since opening in 2005 private pavilion bathing areas had been provided for family and friends "though social bathing was fully achievable with the opening of the Bath House in 2009 and its family bathing area". The hot springs has more than 430,000 visitors a year and plans now underway project the number of visitors will be 600,000 a year by 2018. Mr Clark-Kennedy said Mr Davidson’s vison
for “a place where quiet escape in tranquil surrounds for some could be offered parallel to a social experience for others” had been achieved. Research supervisor Professor Marc Cohen said: "That the bathing environment generally precludes the use of mobile phones and other technology may further allow people to escape their usual routines and more fully relax and immersed themselves in nature, thereby further enhancing the relaxing effects of bathing." Keith Platt
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New laws prohibit wartime amusement Compiled by Cameron McCullough FURTHER action has been taken under the war precautions regulations to limit expenditure on places of amusement. A new regulation, dated 14th February, which comes into operation forthwith, provides that no person, firm, company, society, club or association shall, without the written consent of the Treasurer, erect any building or structure for amusement purposes; make any structural alterations in or to a building used, or intended to be used, for amusement purposes; or expend money for the purpose of establishing an amusement business at or in any building or structure which is not at the commencement of the new regulation used primarily for amusement purposes. “Amusement” is defined under the regulation as any exhibition, performance, amusement, game or sport for admission to which payment is or is intended to be made. Hitherto such restrictions as are set out above have been confined to companies or firms. They now, however, apply to all individuals. *** LANCE-CORPORAL Harold Dial, after being a long time at the front has been invalided home, and he arrived at Frankston on Thursday evening, where he received a warm welcome from a number of his friends. *** WE have received a further budget of letters referring to who should and who should not be on the “Wattle” Club committee. As no good can be done by prolonging the discussion we decline to publish
anything further on the subject. *** AS the result of a drunken carousal amongst a number of tramps the Frankston police arrested two men and a woman on the 14th inst. The woman, who gave the name of Ruby Hewson but is also known to the police as Ruby Moore, was charged with (1) stealing from one William Tabb (better known locally as ‘Bullocky Bill’) a leather purse containing £1 10s ; (2) with using indecent language and (3) with having no lawful means of support. The men were charged with drunkenness, offensive language, and vagrancy. The “lady” was brought before Capt. Sherlock, J,P., the same evening, and remanded till the 19th inst. She was then conveyed to Melbourne Gaol. On the following morning Wm Ford appeared before Mr Oates, J.P., charged with drunkenness and offensive language. He pleaded guilty. On the first charge Ford was fined 2s 6d or three hours, and for the “language” he was compelled reluctanaly to contribute 15s to the revenue. The second man. Edward Stewart, was charged with vagrancy. Constable Ryan stated that since the man’s arrest it had been found that he had absconded from the Benevolent Asylum, and he suggested that the prisoner be discharged on condition that he returned to the a institution. Mr Oates discharged Stewart on this condition. *** LETTER from the Front. The following
letter has been received from Pte Jack W. Reynolds, Sussex, England. JUST a few lines hoping your paper is having as good a circulation as it was when I was last in Frankston. No doubt you will recall my face to mind when you know where I came from. Previous to returning to England, I was with Mrs Gregory, who was at that time licensee of the Bay View Hotel. The time I am speaking of was from Febuary to August, 1914, but I was in Frankston long, enough for nearly all to know me. Well, I am writing this letter to let my friends know what I have been through since I left Australia. I left Australia with the first contingent on October 31st, and landed in England 19th December, 1914 after a very pleasent journey home. I was not home for more than a month, when I was packed off to France. That is the worst of being a reservist you don’t get any training at home. As soon as we arrived in France, they sent us straight up to the firing line. The weather was bitterly cold at time, it being the time when so many men were sent home with frostbite. After coming straight from Australia you can guess I felt the cold a bit. The first time we went into the trenches, we were in for three days and all the time up to our waists in water, and were jolly glad to get relieved. We had to keep on going into the trenches up to March, when we had to go into a charge at Neove Chapelle. I came out of that alright. Then we were shifted along the line a
bit and worked our way till we came to Festubert, when we had to go into two charges. I came out of the lot without a scratch. We then carried on, making raids now and again till 25th September 1915, when we had to take a charge at Loos. I came out of that alright, after that we had to make a bombing attack on 15th Oct. at Loos again. We only lost a few men there. Then we carried on again, making raids till the middle of December, when we were sent back for a rest which was well earned. We only had a rest for seven days and were put in a different division, along with some of Kitchener’s battalions to show them how to go about in the trenches. After our rest was up, the battalion moved to go into the trenches again, but I did not go in with them this time. It happened to be my turn for leave, and I was glad of it. When the time came for me to go back, I didn’t like it. Of course we kept on going in and out of the trenches making raids nearly every time we went in. In July last year, after doing twenty four days in the trenches we were shifted to the Somme. We had to retire that night to a certain town. We had to march about 15 miles to our billets so left the station at 4 o’clock in the morning and arrived at our billets about 9 o’clock. We had not been there five hours when we had orders to shift at once, and had to march another thirteen and a half miles. You can guess we were tired out after our day’s March. We stayed in billets all that night but
had to shift off again next morning, and that same night we had to sleep on ground that had been taken. We had to move off again the next day, and after resting for a few hours, shifted up in the first line. That was the roadway. The first order we got was to dig ourselves in. No sooner had we started than the Germans started shelling us. All the night it was Just like h—. Anyway we stuck to our work and nearly got it finished, when we got the order to prepare to attack. We went over the top about nine o’clock, and had over a thousand yards to go to get to our objective. All the while we were going over the Germans were firing at us from the right and left flanks and the front with rifle, machine gun and gun fire. So you can guess we had it pretty hot. We were only 20 yards from the Germans barbed wire when I was wounded. I got hit about half past nine, and got it in the right thigh. This was on 15th July. It took me about six or seven hours to get in, but after I got back I was all for blighty. From the time I was wounded to the time I was discharged from hospital (October 31st) was three months and a half . I should have been discharged before, only I had an abscess form in the wound and had to have an operation on it, and I am now going on quite well. Well, having told you of what I have been through since I left Australia, I will close wishing your paper every succes. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 24 February, 1917
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BLUES AT THE BRIARS Mt Martha will be playing the blues again on February 25th. What could be better than sunshine, the beautiful setting of The Briars homestead, the very best local food and drink, plus awesome fun stuff for the kids for a family day out? World class blues music– that’s what! Back for a fantastic fifth year, Blues At The Briars in Mount Martha on Saturday February 25 will be the biggest and best to date with a jaw-dropping, toe-tapping line-up. Watch out for Owen Campbell who captured the nation’s heart with his run on Australia’s Got Talent and Gail Page who fought her way to the finals of The Voice. The main attraction is the soulful music from the blues legends JJ Rome with special guests Chris Wilson and Shannon Bourne (who was raised in the heart of Harlem before finding success and a loyal following here in Melbourne). Due to such overwhelming positivity from all the festival fans, we are proud to announce the two man blues roots juggernaut from New Zealand “Swamp Thing” as our last artists. Formed by Michael Barker, former long term band member of the ‘John Butler Trio’ these guys are a must see, class act. Other eye-catching artists combine to make this the Mornington Peninsula’s premier Blues event. (The rising stars of blues music The Teskey Brothers, 19 Twenty, and Melbourne’s
own Steve Boyd’s Rum Reverie and all the way from the U.K Ben Waters Boogie Piano.) Blues At The Briars is not just for the true Blues aficionado. This is a genuinely familyfriendly day out and entry is free for all children 14 and under. There’s a dedicated staffed Kids’ Area with storytelling tepee, local craft activities and bouncy castle which is great for mums and dads enjoying the music, a favourite tipple and gourmet food stalls. Tickets start at $65, but if you are looking for a little more style our VIP tickets are excellent value. $162 includes a two-course lunch and beverage package served at the table in a private marquee area with an enviable view of the stage. A table of 10 VIPs package is available at $1500. The event opens at 11am. Bar opens midday. BLUES AT THE BRIARS. A: The Briars, Mount Martha, W: bluesatthebriars.com, FB: bluesatthebriarsfestival, Twitter: @AtBriars, 0419 900 189
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This year we encourage handlers of all ages get involved in our CALF FANCY DRESS – we’re looking for the calf most like its handler! Aside from the remarkable array of animals including Clydesdales, Pintos, cattle, sheep, alpacas, poultry, minature goats, working dogs and more, we are pleased to announce the inaugural Cider Show with special guest wine reviewer Max Allen. There will be ciders
ROSEBUD KITE FESTIVAL Remember the joy of flying your first kite? The anticipation as it lifted into the air? The spark of magic as you discovered you could actually play with the wind? Well, you can experience it all again at one of Australia’s premier kite events: The Rosebud Kite Festival. On Sunday 12th March, both the young and the young at heart will come together to celebrate the art of kite flying. Visitors can make and fly their own kite courtesy of local outfit; Kites 4 Kids. And alongside the novice kite flying arena, will be the latest designs and displays from a team of internationally acclaimed kite flying professionals with their giant super-sized Maxi Kite creations. Crowds will be mesmerised by a flotilla of whales, spacemen, flying red and green dragons, and all manner of creatures from the land and sea. There’ll also be a display of Australianthemed delta kites, animated designer kites and the extremely agile sport kites.
With a jam packed festival program on Sunday 12th March, the fun line-up of live entertainment on the main stage (from 11am – 5pm) will be hosted by the fabulous Frederico Boogie, as well as kids rides and carnival, roving entertainers, circus workshops, wildlife encounters and much, much more.
from across the country for sampling. The cooking stage will be on fire with our local celebrity food writer, Richard Cornish as MC and MasterChef semi-finalist Michael Demagistris sharing his secrets. Pavilions will be filled with flowers, fruit, vegetables, cooking, craft, photography and art. World Underhand Champion, Braydon Meyer will join the countries best to fight it out for a Victorian Title in the woodchop arena. There will be plenty of free music, activities and attractions for the whole family. Don’t miss the Grand Parade at 3.00pm!
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Doggies in control PROVINCIAL
By IT Gully MORNINGTON has the upper hand in its crucial match against Langwarrin after the opening day of Round 10 in MPCA Provincial cricket. Coming into the match in fourth place on the ladder and 12 points behind the Kangas, the Doggies need to win to ensure it is in the best possible position going into the final match of the season, a one-dayer. Mt Eliza is breathing down the neck of the Dogs, just eight points behind in fifth place. The Mounties are locked in a tough struggle against Sorrento and were 4/174 before rain stopped play after 68 overs. The Dogs hit 210 in 70 overs
against the Kangas, Brad McDonald the chief run getter with 73. Langwarrin shared the wickets around with Jake Prosser the best of them with 3/38, while Mal Coutts and Matt Prosser claimed a couple of wickets each. The home side has got away to a shocking start in reply, reeling at 2/10 with Simon McEvoy again back in the sheds early and Aaron Edwards out for two. Leigh Lambert has both wickets for the Dogs. Mt Eliza will be hoping for some more runs when it bats for another 12 overs this week against Sorrento. The Mounties will resume in a strong position and will be looking for another 60-70 runs to set the Sharks a tough total.
Keith Biggs is still at the crease on 40 while Damien Kent and Tim Strickland both hit 35. Sorrento skipper Bobby Wilson has 2/46 from his 22 overs. Baxter has one wicket in hand with four overs to bat after play was stopped in their top of the table clash with Peninsula Old Boys. Baxter will resume at 9/194 after a couple of run outs cost the home team. Jon Forrest was again the pick of the bowlers for the Old Boys with 2/27 while Tom Feldgen also claimed a couple of wickets. Pearcedale are just 33 runs away from a victory against Somerville with nine wickets in hand. The Eagles batted first and Leigh
Lowry top scored with 30, while Sean parker opened with 26. Shayne Gillings was again at his very best with the ball, ripping through the Eagles to finish with 6/46 from 19 overs, while Nick Pettitt helped himself to 2/20. In reply, Chris Dew is unbeaten on 56 while Brad Trotter was the man out for 22. Long Island has set Moorooduc 165 for victory thanks to a wagging tail of Andrew Tweddle (38) and Stuart Swift (36). At one stage the Islanders were 6/65. Reece Cordeux had an outstanding day with the ball, picking up 4/24 from 18 overs, while Ben Marsh chimed in with a couple. In reply, the Ducs are 1/22.
Crib Point are again in some strife with the bat after the bowlers did the good work with the ball against Pines. The Pies are 3/24 in reply to Pines total of 136. Rhys Chalkley was the best of the bats for Pines with 52, while Pat Jackson ensured the score got over 100 with 19 runs of his own. Matty Blake did the damage with the ball for the Pies, picking up 5/22 from 13.2 overs, while Glenn Barclay and Brad Davidson got a couple of wickets each. Duane Annable and Luke Herrington are the not out batsmen after the Pies lost the three wickets in the final 12 overs of play.
McQueen causes headache for Reds DISTRICT
By IT Gully MT MARTHA has some enormous work to do to maintain its position in the top four after the first day of play in MPCA District cricket. In the final two-day game of the season against Seaford, the Reds will be chasing 277 for victory after Seaford had a day out with the bat on day one of the match. The Reds’ chances of claiming victory have been made that much harder by the fact that Alex Mason is already back in the sheds after the visitors faced the final 13 overs of the day. A massive 154 from Ryan McQueen was the key to the big total for Seaford, while Faisal Payenda opened with 26 and Luke McGennisken hit 32 at the end. Curtis Stone was the pick of the bowlers for the Reds, taking 5/61 from 18 overs, while Kyle bendle and Brett Wilkinson picked up a couple of wickets each. Mt Martha, who will resume on 1/10, are currently on 74 points and in fourth position on the District ladder. Heatherhill (third) and Main Ridge (second) are also on 74 points, while Delacombe Park (66 points), Rosebud (66 points) and Baden Powell (62 points) are outside the top bracket but ready to pounce. Delacombe Park is in the box seat
to pick up a win and remain in the finals hunt after holding Red Hill to 9/180. Rain stopped play after 77 overs. Matthew Merifield top scored for the Hillmen with 46, Carl Robinson hit 45, Simon Dart was out for 30 and Nick Esipoff hit a very handy unbeaten 27. He and Jimmy McCall will be hoping for another 20-plus runs in the final three overs this week. Andrew Stapleton was again the pick of the Delacombe Park bowlers with 4/69 from 29 overs, while Andrew Mock and Lachy Klauer were both run out. Baden Powell are in a strong position to keep up the challenge for a top four place after bowling out Flinders for 107. Skipper Rhys Elmi was superb for the Braves with 3/15 off 22 overs, while Taylor Harrison claimed 3/32 from 17 overs. Ryan Barnett picked up 2/13 from three overs. In reply, the Braves are 1/11. Main Ridge have already beaten Heatherhill. The Hills batted first and were rolled for 96 with Sam Lyons taking 4/44. Matt Meagher top scored with 26. While the Ridge didn’t fare much better with the bat, they are still in front at 7/121. Shaun Foster top scored with 35 while Luke Collins (17) and Ed Aarons (19) are the not out batsmen.
The Main game: Main Ridge have already beaten Heatherhill after bowling them out for 96. Picture: Rab Siddhi
Rosebud has plenty of work to do in its match against Rye, despite bowling out the Demons for 94. Tom Baron top scored for the Demons with 22 while Billy Quigley (4/23) and Jason Nagel (4/16) did the
damage with the ball. In reply, the Buds are 3/23 with Matt Maher, Brian Doughty and Quigley all back in the sheds. Seaford Tigers have set Boneo a tough task in their match after Ash
Mills hit 109 to help his side to 9/265. Jon Plakourakis was also more than solid with 63. Boneo skipper Leigh Janssen was the pick of the bowlers with 4/60 from 23 overs.
Blues’ brothers on fire SUB-DISTRICT
By IT Gully HASTINGS are sure to finish on top of the MPCA Sub Distrct ladder after smashing 9/318 against second place Ballam Park on Saturday. The Blues’ brothers Luke and Jake Hewitt dominated, Luke falling short of triple figures by just one run after running out of overs. Luke finished on 99 after 80 overs while younger brother Jake hit eight
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fours in his total of 64. Rob Hearn contributed 45 and Ash Cole hit 48 to help the Blues well over 300. Knights’ skipper Stuart Plunkett bowled 40 overs for a return of 2/121, while David Cross bowled 25 overs for a return of 1/102. Zac Clements snared 2/22 from seven overs. Plunkett and Cross will need to do it all with the bat this week again if the Knights are any chance of winning. YCW is in the box seat to end Car-
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rum’s run at the finals. The Stonecats, in third place on the ladder on 66 points while the Lions are one of three teams on 54 points, rolled the visitors for 132 on Saturday. Skipper Andrew Kitson led from the front with 4/33 from 19 overs while Jack Butland snared 3/47 from 19 overs. Brett Moulton top scored for the Lions with 42. Tootgarook has also halted Carrum Downs’ run at the finals after
Matt Whelan smacked a huge 155 to help his side to 7/326. The evergreen Jason Lane also wound back the clock and scored 70 to help the Frogs to the massive total. The Cougars are one of three teams on 42 points and a game outside fourth. They won’t get 327 to keep their season alive. Tyabb are in a strong position to hold its fourth place after rolling Balnarring for 147. Nathan Hudgson was superb for
the Yabbies with the ball, taking 5/61 from 20 overs, while Joel Wylie and Brad Fly picked up two wickets each. Tyabb are 2/59 in reply. Dromana are just 17 runs away from victory with six wickets in hand against Skye. The Hoppers bowled out Skye for 109 and then replied with 4/92 before stumps. Craig Dunlop was on fire for the Hoppers, taking 6/33 from 18 overs.
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By Craig MacKenzie SOUTHERN United is hoping to sign an international midfielder as it prepares to kick-off the 2017 NPL women’s season. The consortium club’s negotiations with the player are advanced but Southern has been careful to ensure that every new signing is a good fit for the inclusive culture the fledgling club is trying to nurture. It’s believed that the player has made over 100 appearances for her country but recently was granted permanent residency in Australia and is currently interstate. Southern’s sole visa player is Florida native Courtney Hueston, a midfielder who has played with the Miami Hurricanes and recently graduated from Florida Institute of Technology playing her senior football with the FIT Panthers. Candela Ferreyra Bas is captain of the seniors and Hueston is vicecaptain. Southern is in the unique position of having co-coaches for the senior squad. Bill Mihaloudis has coached at Heidelberg United and South Melbourne while Rob Giabardo has coached in the US and been involved with Beaumaris, Dandenong Thunder and Oakleigh Cannons. “Our first year was a tough, turbulent year and we’ve had to rebuild the squad but one thing’s for sure, we know we will be very competitive and we’d like to think we can give the league a shake this year,” said Mihaloudis. “We are very careful about the players we sign because we want the right players here who can also work with the juniors and we have started a mentoring program which we will expand in coming weeks,” said Giabardo. Mark Cassar is Southern’s technical director, Phil Weiss (ex-Seaford United and Casey Comets) is goalkeeping coach, George Perpina is under-18s coach, Aaron Myatt is under-15s coach while former Matilda Debbie Nichols (head coach) and Emma Bracken (assistant) are again in charge of the under-13s. Two newcomers to Myatt’s under-15 squad best exemplify the commitment and dedication the club talks about when the topic of club culture arises. Midfielder Monique Lapenta from Traralgon City and striker Lily Aitken from Traralgon Olympians face a
Captain Candy: Candela Ferreyra Bas has been named captain of Southern United’s senior team.
four-hour round trip but have not missed a training session since last October. Here are the club’s 2017 squads with the previous club of new players in brackets: Under 13s: GOALKEEPER: Cadence Vakacavu (Peninsula Strikers). DEFENDERS: Tara Bobrowski (Langwarrin), Ezel Duyar, Taylah Hennekam, Emily Ryan, Brianna Watson (Langwarrin). MIDFIELDERS: Rhianna Cousens, Sage Kirby, Candice Kilderry (Casey Panthers SC), Billie Mudita (Traralgon City), Holly Wakker (Langwarrin), Danica Vukcevic (Peninsula Strikers), Shauna Mitchell (Langwarrin), Montana Phillips (Box Hill United). FORWARDS: Alessandra Davis, Rhys McKenna, Talia Palmer, Alex Jones. Under 15s: GOALKEEPER: Rianna Tann (Sandringham). DEFENDERS: Tanysha
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Hogan, Ellis Kadir (Hampton Park United), Sarah Tebbutt (Bayside Argonauts), Sarah Wilson (Casey Comets), Briana Dias (Sandringham). MIDFIELDERS: Charlotte Chard, Monique Lapenta (Traralgon City), Anastassia Pusca (Bayside United), Jasmine Ristevski (Peninsula Strikers), Sydney James (Alamein FC). FORWARDS: Mia Sunkel-Lozell (Peninsula Strikers), Stephanie Theoclitou, Lily Aitken (Traralgon Olympians), Phoebe Tann (Sandringham). Under 18s: GOALKEEPERS: Amelie Delord, Celia Kelsall. DEFENDERS: Milla Jowett, Shakira Samuel, Hailey Hindhaugh (Bayside United), Amanda Chhouk (Mornington). MIDFIELDERS: Katy Blias, Jacinda Anastasopoulos, Sophie Ambor (Alamein FC), Dilara Coskun, Anthea Kaladis (East Bentleigh). FORWARDS: Savanna Anastasopoulos, Zoe Cooper (Traralgon City), Isobel Hall (Peninsula
Strikers), Kallista Tzelios (Seaford United). TRAIN ON: Isabella DiNicolantonio (Mornington). Seniors: GOALKEEPERS: Freya Crocker, Christine Fonua (Heidelberg United). DEFENDERS: Natasha Dakic, Tayla Evans (Strathdale), Lisa Fonua (Heidelberg United), Monica Fonua (Heidelberg United), Demi Mihaloudis (Heidelberg United), Samantha Sheldon (South Melbourne). MIDFIELDERS: Candela Ferreyra Bas, Courtney Hueston (Florida Institute of Technology Panthers, US), Anouk Meereboer, Casey Aarons (Alamein FC), Caibiran Deas (Sandringham). FORWARDS: Elisabeth Robers (Bayside United), Rebecca Saber, Jess Beddows, Rachel Stirton (Langwarrin). Southern United kicks off the 2017 league season by hosting Alamein at Lawton Park this Saturday 25 February. The under 13s start at 10am, under 15s at 11.30am, under 18s at
1pm and seniors at 3pm. Meanwhile the local season kicked off in earnest on Saturday with FFV newcomer Somerville Eagles competing in its first ever official match, an FFA Cup tie against Mitchell Rangers at Monterey Reserve. Somerville marked the historic event with an entertaining 5-2 win highlighted by three stunning goals – superb volleys from Bjorn Kutschera and Matt Swanson in the first half and a breathtaking free kick in the second half from Damien Finnegan. State 2 South East outfit Peninsula Strikers boosted its title aspirations last week by signing Aziz Bayeh from Doveton to lead the frontline. “His impact on the playing group at training last Thursday was immediate and you could see the energy levels rise,” said head coach Craig Lewis. “This solidifies our ambitions and we were very aggressive in pursuing Aziz who initially decided to stay at Doveton.” Bayeh scored twice in Saturday’s 3-3 friendly against Beaumaris but failed to convert a second half penalty. State 1 juggernaut Mornington has been buoyed by news that an application to have the main pitch at Dallas Brooks Park fully floodlit has been approved. Mornington Shire Council and the state government will pitch in $70,000 and the club will foot the remaining $25,000 for the project which will start on 1 October this year. Frankston Pines is expected to sign striker Munib Mohamed from Swinburne and Saj Sugrim, a left-sided player from Morwell Pegasus. The club is poised to announce the capture of four more Mauritian imports in the next fortnight. Here are the results of some recent friendlies: Seaford Utd 5 Riversdale 3, Frankston Pines 2 Harrisfield Hurricanes 1, Langwarrin 3 Skye Utd 3, Peninsula Strikers 3 Beaumaris 3, Rosebud Heart 2 Elwood 4, Casey Comets 2 Eltham 3. On Thursday 23 February Peninsula Strikers take on Mornington at Centenary Park at 6.30pm, on Saturday 25 February Casey Comets plays Mazenod at Comets Stadium at 1pm and 3pm and on Sunday 26 February Langwarrin hosts Whittlesea Utd at Lawton Park at 1pm and 3pm. The draw for next weekend’s FFA Cup matches will be made today (Monday).
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