16 January 2019

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Shake it off A rare Freckled Duck enjoys swimming in the water at the Edithvale Wetlands. The freckled duck is a protected species, and it is illegal to hunt them.

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Jet ski riders say ‘enough is enough’ Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au OVER 100 Jet skis departed from Patterson River on Sunday to ride down the Mornington Peninsula in protest of recent council push back against the sport.

The riders left at a little after 10am, and spent the day navigating the coast line right up to their final stopping

point in Rye. The ride was organised by Victorian Jet Ski Club president Jimmy Chaanine, who issued a passionate plea to a group of nearly 3000 fellow jet ski enthusiasts on Facebook Live prior to the event.

“Speaking to a few of the boys this morning, I think it’s time we put out foot down and show that its a very small minority that are ruin-

ing the sport. Whether its jet skis, motorbikes, dirt bikes, or cars, there’s always going to be that minority.

We’re going to show them that the majority are respectful. The majority are family people. The majority love this sport. We need to get out there and show them that it’s only a small minority [that do the wrong thing],” he said.

“They’re all singing and crying and

throwing petitions around but we’re going to show them this Sunday.

“They want to push us out of the car parks, they want to push us down further and further, and they want to have all these swimming zones. It’s time that we stand up and show them that enough is enough, you’re going to get idiots no matter what sport you do.

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Jet skis have recently been targeted by the Mornington Peninsula Shire in a push for increased safety measures on peninsula beaches.

Mornington mayor David Gill said the enforcement of hoon legislation on jet skis was “not satisfactory or effective in addressing public safety concerns”.

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JET skis line the beach at Rye after kicking off a protest ride from Patterson River. Picture: Yanni

Water war sparks ride Continued from Page 1 “We have heard [at public meetings] from the community and now need action from the state government and other authorities to protect the amenity and safety of all users of our coastline,” Cr Gill said.

“In order to do this we need increased surveillance, patrolling and enforcement of personal water craft along the peninsula coastline.

“Relevant authorities should not ignore this problem any longer. We need a solution so that children and others feel safe and also to protect dolphins and other wildlife”.

Water Police issued 120 infringe-

ments of up to $806 for marine safety offences in the eight days from 27 December.

Part of Operation Jetwash, included patrols focusing on jet skis between St Kilda and Safety Beach. (“Call for govt to control jet skis”, The News, 8/1/19) Mr Chaanine told The News that “the day was a success, and everyone was well behaved. This showed that there is plenty of support to combat the small minority.”

“About 110 jet skis turned up. It has popped up from all the negativity there has been around jet skis, but we’re all a good bunch of club members. We

needed to get out there and make our voices known,” he said.

“Everyone has to do their part and stay safe. And the government need to fund more police on the water, coast guards, Maritime Safety Victoria and so on. Police can’t do all of it on their own.”

Mr Chaanine said “there’ll be another meeting between us and council” to help bring the Jet Ski Club onto the same page as Council.

“Everyone was well behaved, everyone who turned up. I commend all the members who came down, we’re all trying to push the right thing.”

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Bays users warned of ‘marine pests’ BOAT owners using Port Phillip and Western Port are being asked to make sure they are not spreading marine pests that can “cause significant harm to the health of marine ecosystems”.

Parks Victoria’s Chief conservation scientist Dr Mark Norman said it was vital to protect the state’s marine waters which supported more than 12,000 species of plants and animals, “90 per cent of which are found nowhere else in the world”.

“Marine pests are highly invasive animals and plants, usually from other parts of the world that have become established in Victoria and cause significant harm to the health of marine ecosystems.”

Included on the list of marine pests are the invasive northern-Pacific seastar and Japanese kelp (wakame), which damage marine ecosystems through predation or competition with native species.

“They reproduce quickly and once established are virtually impossible to eradicate, such as has occurred in some parts of Port Phillip,” Dr Norman said.

Parks Victoria says boats should be checked for pests, cleaned with fresh water and dried before being launched.

A survey of recreational marine users has found 70 per cent knew little or nothing about marine pests and that they can be spread by all kinds of vessels (including kayaks) and equipment such as wetsuits, diving gear, and toys.

Around-the-world sailor Jessica Watson and fishing expert Paul Worsteling are appearing in an online video campaign to warn of the dangers of marine pests.

“We all know how important it is to clean your boat from a maintenance perspective but it’s also really important to clean it properly to avoid the transportation of marine pests, even if you’re moving to a different location on the same day,” Mr Worsteling said.

“Port Phillip is actually a nursery and a nesting place for a lot of fish that have been here for their entire history. It’s sad to see that things that have been here forever are now facing these enemies.”

Details about marine pests and how their spread can be prevented is on Parks Victoria’s website or call 136 186 to report any sightings of marine pests.

Watch out in the water KINGSTON Council have issued a warning for residents to stay safe in the water as the weather heats up this summer.

With the warmer weather upon us, Council urges community members to put their family’s safety first, whenever they are around water.

Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “there are simple strategies to help to keep your family safe, whether you are near a pool or heading to the beach.”

“Kingston is home to 13 kilometres of stunning beaches, which are hugely popular of the summer months. Along our beautiful coastline there are seven life-saving clubs who patrol the beach for safety,” Cr Oxley said.

“Water safety is also important around the home for residents who have a pool or spa on their property.

We recommend that residents make sure that they follow advice from the Victorian Building Authority and have adequate safety barriers in place on their property, for bodies of water more than 30 centimetres deep.

“We urge families to always swim between the flags, to make sure that there’s always an extra pair of eyes watching them in the water.”

Life saving clubs in Aspendale, Bonbeach, Carrum, Chelsea. Edithvale, Mentone, and Mordialloc help to patrol beaches and keep swimmers safe.

For more information about beach patrols, visit beachsafe.org.au

Clean up time: Fishing expert Paul Worsteling, above, is warning that marine pests like the northern-Pacific seastar, right, are threatening the “health” of Port Phillip and Western Port. Picture: Supplied

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Rail resolution between councils signalled Night works Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

Door stopping all stations: Two Prime Ministers visited the Frankston line within two months to spruik a Baxter rail extension. No announcement of funding from state Labor before the election may see a third come to visit. Pictures: Gary Sissons

FRANKSTON and Mornington councillors have met behind closed doors to discuss the plan to electrify the Frankston line to Baxter.

There had been some discrepancy between Frankston and Mornington councils on the issue, as Mornington Peninsula Shire have pushed to see the track extended beyond Baxter all the way to Hastings.

Mornington councillors resolved in November to call on “all political parties … to commit to extending electrification of the Frankston railway line to Hastings in the current Baxter electrification business case”.

“The idea for a staged extension, starting with Baxter, leaves the possibility of waiting decades for the electric line to get to Hastings. Council has now decided on a major campaign to push for the electrified rail line to go to Hastings.

Hastings is the logical place to end the electrified line because it has plenty of available industrial and residential land,” Mornington councillor David Gill said in November. (“Shire changes track on Hastings line”, The News, 7/11/18) Then mayor of Mornington Shire Bryan Payne also said that Baxter should not be the site for a train stabling area.

Similarly, Frankston Councillors have epressed concern about stabling that was based at Carrum Station being moved to Kananook.

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their meeting with Mornington Council to invite them “to be part of the delegation to the Minister to enable clarification of both council’s position” on the train line.

Frankston Council CEO Dennis Hovenden said at the last council meeting of the year that “there is concern that there is some mixed messages that could go to the [public transport] minister, which is of concern. One of those mixed messages is around the position that the Mornington Peninsula Shire council has.”

“Councillors who attended last week’s dinner and working meeting with Mornington Peninsula Shire know that while the Mornington Peninsula has no problem with the electrification to Langwarrin and Baxter, they certainly do have concerns around the stabling of trains potentially in the green wedge at Baxter and they have a stated desire in perhaps taking the track further down towards Hastings,” he said.

Cr Sandra Mayer said ”we met with the Shire last week and the majority of their councillors were there and the majority of our councillors were there. I think we cleared the air, I think it was all laid out on the table, I think it was a very fruitful meeting. We discussed a number of issues, it was really good, and we’ve committed to working together to get a good outcome for both of our municipalities.

“Public transport is such an issue down on the peninsula,” she said.

Plans for the project are still up in the air, with state Labor funding not yet committed to the project, pending the completion of a business case. The case is slated to be ready early this year.

on Mentone Parade NIGHT works have been taking place on Mentone Parade to construct a new piazza and streetscape.

This batch of night works is expected to last throughout the week.

Council’s website states that “early building works on the piazza and streetscape of Mentone Parade have commenced, with construction expected to be completed mid-2019.

“Mentone locals will soon be able to enjoy a brand new community piazza at the historical Triangle site. The piazza will become a space for community activities, a meeting place, and a place to celebrate or to unwind and relax at the end of the day.”

Works at the parade have seen sections of road closed to traffic. It is expected that they will be closed until the end of March to facilitate works.

Further works in Mentone are occurring at ALDI, with the store set to be shut from 29 January until 9 February due to renovation works of their own.

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The Frankston line became overcrowded and busy after a fault caused the cancellation or Cranbourne and Pakenham line commuters.

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Wave rider: Zoe, of Seaford, was one of the 99 surfers enjoying time in the waves at Point Leo with volunteer helpers at Saturday’s Disabled Surfers Association Mornington Peninsula branch event. Picture: Keith Platt

Boardwalk a beach gamechanger A new boardwalk, ramp onto the beach and special polyester matting made it easier to get wheelchairs onto the sand at Point Leo on Saturday.

It was the first surf event for 2019 held by the Disabled Surfers’ Association Mornington Peninsula branch and the upgraded beach access saw 99 surfers enjoying time in the water with the help of a record 300 volunteers.

DSAMP president John Bowers described the turnout of surfers and volunteers as “fantastic”.

“Everything that happened was just so good. The boardwalk enabled regular wheelchairs to be taken onto the

beach, whereas before people could only get there in our own wide-tyred beach wheelchairs,” he said.

“We can now get all people with disability issues onto the beach where they can sit in their own wheelchairs to watch what’s happening.

“The boardwalk, which was finished last March, but not in time for our last surf day for 2018, is a game changer.”

The DSAMP’s next surf day is on Saturday 16 March.

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KINGSTON readers have shown their love for mystery, with Liane Moriarty’s Nine Perfect Strangers being the most borrowed book from local libraries.

Kingston Library collection coordinator Barrie Gillespie said “2018 borrowing results highlight a diversity of tastes among Kingston City’s readers.”

The adult fiction top 10 list was as follows: • Liane Moriarty - Nine perfect strangers • Heather Morris – The tattooist of Auschwitz • Lee Child – The Midnight line • A.J.Finn – The Woman on the Window • Michelle de Kretser - The Life to Come • Sally Hepworth - The Family Next Door • Tim Winton – Shepherd’s Hut • Dervla McTiernan – The Ruin • Anna Jacobs – One Kind Man • Jojo Moyes – Still Me The most borrowed non-fiction books were • Adult Non-Fiction (Top 5): • Scott Pape – The Barefoot Investor • Mark Manson – The Subtle

Art of not Giving a F*ck Jordan B. Peterson – 12 Rules for Life • Alanna Hill – Butterfly on a Pin • Tara Westover – Educated “In 2018, we saw a mix of comedies and thrillers top the most popular adult fiction list; self-help books were among the most-borrowed adult non-fictions and Jeff Kinney’s The Getaway was the most popular junior fiction title,” said Mr Gillespie.

“This has been the second year in a row we’ve seen The Barefoot Investor top the Non-Fiction list.”

12 Rules for Life, a book written

by Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson, ranked third on the list of non-fiction books borrowed. Peterson, a popular author among young males, is a vocal critic of political correctness and “identity politics”.

He has also has claimed to be “skeptical” of climate change.

Peterson has drawn criticism for his views, such as telling Time magazine that the me too movement is “more deeply reflective of a bigger problem in society, which is that the birth-control pill has enabled women to compete with men on a fairly equal footing.”

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AUTHOR Nevo Zisin will visit Frankston Library on 4 February as port of the Midsumma Festival.

The writer is coming to Frankston to speak about their book ‘Finding Nevo’, an autobiography which delves into Nevo’s experiences with gender. Nevo was assigned female at birth, and after beginning the process of transitioning at age 17, now identifies as non-binary.

Nevo works as a youth leader and runs programs and workshops at schools, and also works with the Jewish community on issues of gender and sexuality.

The 21 year-old author published their book in 2017.

The Midsumma Festival is a three week event held across Melbourne which celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community.

The free event can be attended by making a booking at library.frankston.vic.gov.au or by phoning the library at 9784 1020

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au A YOUNG boy has survived a drowning scare at the Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre on 8 January.

Police and ambulance were called to the centre just before 4pm when a five-year-old was pulled from the 1.2 metre deep pool. Frankston Police said the child had been under the water for one minute and 58 seconds before being rescued by a lifeguard.

The boy was given CPR and revived before being taken to Frankston Hospital where he was treated for water inhalation.

Police said the boy was at the centre with three of their siblings, and was being watched by his grandmother and great-grandmother. Police said the grandmother was in the restroom when the incident occurred.

A statement from PARC said “emergency services were contacted and PARC’s lifeguard team provided medical care until paramedics arrived. The child was conscious and talking when taken to hospital. Paramedics returned to PARC on Tuesday to confirm the child was in a stable condition and to praise the actions of the first-aid responders.”

PARC is owned by Frankston Council and run

by Peninsula Leisure. Peninsula Leisure CEO Tim Gledhill said “we have since been informed that the child is due to be released from hospital, which is excellent news.”

“PARC’s team are well trained and equipped for this type of situation. I’d like to thank all the staff and patrons who were involved in responding to this incident, their actions have led to a positive outcome,” he said.

Frankston Council voted unanimously on 10 December that it “notes and congratulates Peninsula Leisure on its performance in managing both

Speaking matters: Author Nevo Zisin will speak at Franskton Library on 4 February. Picture: Supplied

Lucky escape: A young bay has survived a scary drowning incident at the PARC swimming pool.

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PARC and Pines Forrest Aquatic Centre.”

Cr Colin Hampton praised Peninsula Leisure for posting a surplus of over $345,000. He said it was “a magnificent effort from this company.”

PARC announced in March that it had partnered with Deakin University to undertake a study at the centre on “the most effective teaching method to help kids gain and retain swimming skills.”

PARC Swim manager Julia Wood said in March that “the Frankston primary school students who

participated in the study are not only on the path to gaining valuable swim skills, but helped us gain critical knowledge on which teaching model leads to greater retention of swimming skills. This research could help save countless lives, and supports our vision to ensure every child in Frankston can swim.”

Counselling support has been made available to PARC staff and witnesses to the incident. To access the service contact PARC on 9781 8444.

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In the year to the end of August, Ambulance Victoria was called to 1587 cases of people locked in cars in Victoria – the majority being toddlers and babies.

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Fled on foot A DRIVER has fled the scene of a three vehicle crash that took place on the Nepean Highway in Mordialloc a little after 8am, 8 January.

Police said the nose to tail collision occurred at 8.08AM on Nepean Highway, Mordialloc.

Police said the “offending vehicle” was a black Kia Cerato. That car was towed from the scene, and the offending driver left the scene on foot. They have yet to be identified.

Police wish to speak to the driver of the Kia Cerato, and anyone who may have witnessed the incident. Highway Patrol investigators are also looking for dash cam footage.

Anyone with information or who may have dash cam footage is urged to contact Senior Constable Silberer on (03) 9556 6101 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000

were allegedly involved in another robbery on 18 December, when two teenage girls were allegedly physically assaulted and had bank cards stolen from them.

Detectives have since arrested two teenage girls in relation to the incidents however they are hoping to identify three other females.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

House ablaze A 32 YEAR old man has been arrested and charged with Arson after a suspicious house fire in Warrawee Circuit, Frankston.

The incident has handed over to the Somerville Family Violence Investigation Unit to be investigated.

It is alleged that the fire broke out at 9.15 pm on 7 December. Police said there was nobody was inside the house at the time of the fire. There were no recorded injuries or deaths.

Police said the house was completely destroyed by the fire.

Anyone in the area at the time or anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity can contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000

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Teens arrested FRANKSTON CIU detectives are investigating two robberies allegedly committed by teenage girls in Frankston during December.

Police were told that a group of teenage girls allegedly assaulted a 20-year-old woman and stole a purse as she was leaving a Ross Smith Avenue shop at 2.45pm, 14 December.

Police believe some of the same offenders

A POLICE vehicle was allegedly rammed at a Thirsty Camel in Frankson on 27 December, 5.50pm.

Police said a vehicle allegedly bearing false plates turned into a Beach Street Thirsty Camel, Police said they intercepted the vehicle, and the driver reversed into the police vehicle as he was attempting to leave.

Police said the man the immediately surrendered himself to police. They said a search saw them find drugs and weapons.

The 31-year-old Frankston man is being held in remand.

Dangerous mix A LARGE dump bin was found completely ablaze at a Bunnings off Moorooduc Road, 28

December.

Police were called out to inspect the blaze at 3.20pm. They said there had been reports that a large bin had “self combusted”.

The blaze was put out and the fire was found to be caused by a dangerous combination of chemicals that had been dumped in the bin, including bottles of thinners.

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the 30-year-old in Hampton Park over the incidents which occurred between OctoberDecember across the south eastern suburbs and Ballarat. During the arrest the man was injured and taken to hospital under police guard.

He faces 38 charges relating to an aggravated burglary at Ballarat East, burglary at a Beaconsfield Upper hotel, burglary at Officer where a firearm safe was stolen along with the keys to the safe and set of car keys, theft of a Jeep Grand Cherokee from the Kilsyth Football Oval, theft of petrol from a service station, Langwarrin, burglary at fast-food restaurant, Koo Wee Rup, where $500 cash, two reams of paper and a slab of coke was allegedly stolen, and a burglary at a fast-food restaurant, Belgrave, where $1500 was allegedly stolen, and theft of a white 2018 Mercedes Benz wagon from Tonimbuk.

Other charges relate to petrol thefts which allegedly occurred at service stations in Moorabbin, Lynbrook, Springvale, and Lynbrook. Police allege they later found four stolen motorcycles and other property at houses in Cranbourne North and Doveton.

The man was remanded to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 1 February.

Also in relation to these incidents, Yarra Ranges CIU detectives arrested a 22-year-old Cranbourne West man and 23-year-old Carrum Downs woman at a Cranbourne West property, Wednesday. The man was charged with theft of a motor vehicle, theft from a motor vehicle, handling stolen goods and negligently dealing with the proceeds of crime. The woman was interviewed and released pending further inquiries.

A WOMAN in her early 20s was airlifted to The Alfred hospital from Somerville oval last week after the car in which she was a passenger crashed into a power pole. After being assessed she was found to be “not as badly injured as first thought”.

Police said the late model Holden station wagon was travelling at up to 100kph in a 60kph zone along Frankston-Flinders Road, in the early hours of Saturday 5 January. They said they were not pursuing the car but caught up to it only after it crashed at the intersection of Bungower Road.

The driver, a 23-year-old man from Somerville, was handcuffed at the scene. He and another man, also in his early 20s, were then taken by ambulance to Frankston Hospital for observation. The car was a write-off. There were no reports it had been stolen.

Acting Senior Sergeant David Seeley, of Somerville Highway Patrol, said excessive speed was likely a big factor in the crash. He said the woman had only received an arm injury and was responding well.

He said the driver had not been charged with any offences “as yet” but was “assisting us with our investigations”.

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THE theft of petrol from a service station on Pt Nepean Road, Tootgarook, in mid-December, was only one of a string of thefts and burglaries allegedly committed by a Cranbourne North man arrested Wednesday 9 January.

Detectives from the Cardinia CIU, Special Operations Group and the Dog Squad nabbed

THE driver of this Peugeot 307 convertible was slugged with a $645 fine for a “substantial load breach” after being spotted carrying an old gate in the back seat along Bittern-Dromana Road last week.

The Rosebud woman told members of Somerville Highway Patrol she was planning to use the wooden panels in a renovation project.

She said she thought the load was safe as she was “only driving slowly,” police said.

Arrest over series of thefts, burglaries

Inquiries on Ambassador incident airlifted to Melbourne’s Royal Melbourne Hospital with life-threatening injuries on 10 April 2018.

An 18-year-old woman was slashed by a knife by a male acquaintance on 3 March in an unrelated incident.

In October 2017 a man wielding a chainsaw allegedly cut down the door of a unit at The Ambassador complex following a fistfight between two men on nearby Nepean Highway. (“Ambassador stabbing”, The Times, 17/4/18) 12404323-DJ46-18

A STABBING was reported to Frankston Police at the notorious Ambassador Hotel site on 8 December.

Police were called to the infamous hotel at 2am. They said nobody was willing to help them with their inquiries. Police said the victim was “not forthcoming” with information.

The Ambassador Hotel has a long history of drug use and violent incidents. Numerous stabbings have been reported at the site in the past.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Frankston orhpans have a great day out Compiled by Brodie Cowburn MISS McKenzie, the boys friend, who takes a kindly and practical interest in the waifs and strays of the Boys’ Home on the Mornington road, on Saturday last 11th int. at 3 pm., gave a treat at the residence of Mr and Mrs .

Forster of ‘Beachleigh’.

There were a number of vistor present: Mesdames Sharkey and Chapman, Misses Clay, Walker, McDonald, ex-Corp. Syme, ex-Corp Mayor, Mr J.. Porster, Mr Bingham, Lance Corp Hard, Anzac, the hon. Supt. Mr W. Minton.

The boys were under the care of the Matron, Mrs Minton and Miss Giddings.

The little orphans to the number of 42 were conveyed in Mr Jacobs cabs and on arrival at the beautiful grounds of ‘Beachleigh’.

Miss McKenzie the hostess with her able staff of helpers escorted the boys to a table laden with an ab bundance of good things suitable to the juvenile taste under the shade of the ti-tree to which, needless to say, the boys did justice to.

After the banquet a programme of races was carried out in which the children simply revelled.

Football and other games interested the boys.

At 6pm tea was supplied and at the conclusion Master Ernest Sims, one of the inmates of the home, in a nice little speech thanked Miss McKenzie for her great kindness in entertaining the boys and giving them such a great feast.

Harold Steele another boy also spoke of the kindness of the n hostess.

Corp. Norman Hanning, an Anzac, replied in a few choice words on behalf of Miss McKenzie, stating that Miss McKenzie was only too pleased to welcome the children and entertain them.

The visitors assisted to make the outing live in the memories of the children.

The boys on leaving the grounds gave three hearty cheers and returned to. their ideal home on the beach and before leaving the cabs sang the National Anthem. *** R. T. Picking Esq. a patron of the Frankston Progress Association has donated 10s 6d to the funds of the association. *** WE regret to learn that Mrs Maloney, of the Pier Hotel, is suffering from a nervous breakdown and is at present an inmate of St. Pancras Hospital, Frankston. *** MR G.W. W. Booth has directed to Mr J. B. Jolly of Frankston, a cheque for £1 for Red Cross funds.

Mr Jolly acknowledges with thanks receipt of cheque which has been handed to Mr Jennings, treasurer of the recent Iocal Red Cross concert. *** MR Leckie, M.H.R. member for Indi, Victoria, in the Federal Parliament, has been staying for some weeks in Frankston.

Councillor D. Bell of the Melbourne city council has also spent a month, in Frankston with his wife and family. *** TO the Frankston Madden memorial fund the president of the Frankston

progress association, Mr J. B. Jolly, gratefully acknowledges a donation of £2 2s from Mr James Hall of Collins street, Melbourne. *** GENERAL indignation will be felt when it is announced that several of the trees planted in the Soldiers’ Avenue near Beach St. have been ruthlessly torn up.

If this is the work of any responsible person no punishment is too severe to mete out to the offender.

The police have the matter in hand. *** R. H. THOMPSON, secretary of the local branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers League writes: “We wish to convey our sincere thanks to members of the Wattle Club, Frankston, for donation of £2.0.0, half of the proceeds taken at their New Year’s Eve dance and handed over to me on Monday last.

We wish them every success in future.” *** REV. Dr Atkinson of Fitzroy, will conduct the three services on Sunday next at 11am, 8pm and 7.30pm in connection with the Frankston Methodist Church Anniversary.

At the public meeting to be held on Monday, in addition to vocal and other items, the Rev. E. Tonkin will give lantern views and a short talk on his “Run Across America.” *** “THE Bayonet” – We have been shown a copy of the first issue of “The Bayonet” a new paper published in Melbourne in the interests of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Association.

The Editor says he does not apologise for its arrival but he does apologise for the fact that the R S S A has not been represented long ago.

The new paper is well printed and contains illistrations and strikingly written articles dealing with subjects specially affecting returned men.

It should serve as a big factor in promoting the interests of the Association.

Copies of the publication may be procured from Mr C. Wood, Bay Street, Frankston. *** AT the last meeting of the Frankston branch of the Returned Soldiers Association the matter of according a fitting reception to our soldiers who are returning from the war was considered.

It was decided to cooperate with the Citizens committee in this connection and Mr C Wood was deputed to interview the business people of the town and arrange with them to decorate their premises with bunting on days when returned men arrive. *** GYMKHANA: At the weekly committee meeting (Cr Oates presiding) there was a full attendance and general satisfaction was expressed at the progress reported.

Secretary McMurtrie is hopeful that the appeal made for private donations will realise a handsome sum.

Major Conder said he had received promises of excellent support for the gymkhana to be held on 27th January and the prospects were that it would be a record success.

The programme of events is published in another column.

The secretary reported that the ladies were entering enthusiastically into the matter of providing refreshments and the various stall holders were being arranged for. *** MR H Thompson notifies in our advertising columns that he has commenced business as parcels express and general carrier to and from Melbourne.

Mr Thompsons organising ability should stand him in good stead in his new venture.

He is well and favorably known in the district as secretary of the Returned Soldiers Association. *** THERE passed away, at his residence, “Caklands”, Somerville, on Tuesday last, a very old and respected resident in the person of Mr Henry Hawken.

Deceased, who had resided in the district for about 30 years, had reached the fine old age of 90 years, and was a colonist of 68 years.

He had a large family, consisting of Thomas, George. Frederick, Samuel, Herbert, Albert, Miss Edith, and three married daughters – Mrs R. Kerr, Mrs J. E. Murray and Mrs J. Scott.

The sympathy of all goes out to the sorrowing relatives in their bereavement.

The funeral took place on Wednesday, when Captain Chaplin Gates conducted the burial service.

The mortuary arrangements were carried out by Mr Gamble. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 18 January 1919

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Things that Matter A Lot Now That Once Didn’t Exist

By Stuart McCullough TIME is a funny thing. Not literally, of course. No one puts a clock on stage and mistakes it for a stand up routine, but you know what I mean.

Things that were once crucially important become irrelevant. Others that were yet to be imagined become vital ingredients to everyday life. It’s easy to get left behind. But it leaves you susceptible to thinking that anything new is trivial and to marvel at the commitment of others to things that matter little. I should know – I am gloriously out of step.

At the time I finished high school, ‘schoolies’ had not yet been invented or, if it had, consisted of a pre-outing shandy and one crowded evening at Kirks during which making it to the bar felt like a major logistical victory and being served a validation of everything you’d been working to achieve for the past twelve years.

Whereas now, it’s a week on the Gold Coast during which parents surrender control of their credit cards and fret over whether their child will appear on the news that night as the living embodiment of youthful debauchery.

Ironically, even though ‘Schoolies’ didn’t exist, ‘Toolies’ were well established even if no one had figured out what to call them yet. At that time, they were just the creepy older blokes who sat at the end of the bar smoking perpetual cigarettes and had smoke pouring through their inept facial hair with red faces that glowed like light bulbs.

Socialising with friends meant that someone came over to your house.

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In person. Or you went to their house and discovered what other families ate for afternoon tea. It was always an eye-opening experience. Now these things occur on-line. These days, you can play a game with someone else without ever setting eyes on them.

It’s a far more invisible, less physical world than the one we grew up in.

Knowing how to use a video

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recorder was an invaluable life skill.

Having reflexes that were tightly honed to ensure that you could press ‘pause’ exactly as the adverts began and ended so that you had a nearcinema quality version of the film you were recording was a nean mandatory requirement. Being able to program a video recorder was on par with being able to organize a space

shuttle launch. In those days, you had to capture what you wanted for viewing at a later time. Now, content has been tamed and comes when you call it. Those who had trained their pause-finger were suddenly surplus to requirements.

When I was a kid, an on-line presence meant you had fallen over on the railway tracks. All things considered, you should dust yourself off immediately before the 4.27 from Stony Point comes through. Now an on-line presence is something that you hope will attract attention much like a bluering mosquito zapper or, alternatively, haunts you like a poltergeist for the rest of your life. Job applicants and political aspirants alike are felled by something they once did and will be remembered for all eternity on the Internet. They become road kill on the super information highway.

A text was a book you took to school. A tweet was something a bird did (and certainly not something you’d expect from a President) and a ‘you tube’ was when you got stuck inside an inflated rubber tyre inner at the local pool and had to be freed by the fire brigade. A ‘down load’ involved dropping your supermarket shopping on the kitchen floor. ‘Streaming’ was the exclusive preserve of rivers and creeks. Phones were communal, not personal. Photos lived in photo albums and were the one physical possession to be rescued in the event of fire, even if the photos themselves may be been improved by the act of incineration. They were less complicated times.

We live in an age of miracles. It’s

hard not to be amazed. That said, things are changing at such a speed that it’s sometimes difficult to keep up. I, for one, tend to be a late adopter. Suffice to say, I was just starting to enthusiastically embrace the mini-disc just as everyone else moved on to the iPod. I’ve remained loyal to the classic version of the iPod even though it’s been largely usurped by the smart phone.

It’s made the world smaller, I think.

The ability to collate and share personal information has the capacity for both enormous good and harm and it’s tempting to respond by sticking your metaphorical fingers in your ears whilst pretending it’s not happening, but nothing can stop change. In a way, I’m glad I grew up in an era before everything I did was electronically tattooed on cyberspace’s bare buttock. Then again, those that are growing up now are so much more aware and alert than I’ll ever be in terms of the on-line world.

Time is, indeed, a funny thing but I still prefer to keep it as a wristwatch.

Some things don’t change. Despite the electronic revolution that affects every aspect of our lives, no one has come up with anything better than a book. I hope, I least, I can be open to the new. There’s a fine line to be walked between embracing the new and not unreasonably jettisoning the old. Between luddite and neophyte.

Between technophobe and digital misanthrope. I have no idea if I’m walking straight. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Seaford Tigers bitten: A 195 total set by Hastings was too much for Seaford Tigers to chase down after their top order collapsed. Picture: Andrew Hurst

Huge Sorrento total puts Panthers to the sword

By Brodie Cowburn

PROVINCIAL

SORRENTO have easily beaten Pearcedale after setting a mammoth target at home at David Macfarlane Reserve.

Twin centuries from Robert Wilson and Leigh Poholke set the Sharks up with a huge score of 5/268. The two put together a stunning 159 run fourth wicket stand.

Poholke hit seven sixes on his way to his maiden century for the Sharks.

Jake Roberts dismissed both batsmen.

Pearcedale couldn’t get close and ended up over 100 runs short at the end of their innings, finishing at 8/166.

Robin Parslow claimed four wickets and a run out.

At Harry MacDonald Oval Baxter have had to work hard to chase down Peninsula OB’s target of 8/194.

Old Boys opened the batting and lost their first wicket for just 7 runs.

Tom La Brooy top scored for the home side with a well taken 55.

Baxter’s run chase was helped by a brilliant innings of 72 runs from Chris Brittain.

Baxter did well to keep pace and not lose too many wickets, and ended up claiming the win with five wickets in hand and two overs to spare Flinders struggled badly as they hosted Langwarrin and BA Cairns Reserve, Langwarrin elected to bat first and put 209 runs on the board, with Jake Prosser passing his half century.

Flinders could only manage 101 runs in reply, bowled out with 12 overs

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left to play.

Morning have battled hard to claim a win over Mt Eliza.

Batting first, Mornington scored 180 runs from theri 40 overs.

In reply Mt Eliza struggled, left in grave danger at 6/41.

At brave innings of 75 from Justin Grant gave his side a chance, but his effort was not quite enough. Mt Eliza ended up all out for 154.

PENINSULA

SOMERVILLE struggled at times but claimed a win over Pines at Eric Bell Reserve.

Neither side had a batsman pass their half century in a slow scoring affair. Pines elected to bat first and put 144 runs on the board.

Nick Marshall was brilliant in restricting Pines, posting career best figured of 4/18.

Somerville’s run chase was shaky at times, but they eventually claimed victory with three wickets and two overs to spare.

Red Hill performed well at home to claim victory over Crib Point, as they batted first and set a target of 207 to win.

Matthew Manfield fell agonisingly short of a ton for the home team, with just three runs required to pass his century before his wicket fell.

Matthew Blake was Crib Point’s best batsman, hitting 74 runs, but it was not quite enough.

Crib Point finished up at 7/165 from their 40 overs Baden Powell were impressive and performed well as a team to set a tar-

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get of 193 to win for their opponents, Long Island.

Long Island were ineffective in their reply, with their first three batsmen all failing to reach double digits. They were bowled out for 154, 29 runs short of victory.

A well taken 57 from Ben Williams was enough to see Moorooduc claim a win over Main Ridge on Saturday afternoon.

Having posted a total of 162, Moorooduc bowled well and won by 53 runs.

DISTRICT

SEAFORD have held on by the skin of their teeth to claim a thrilling win away from home against Mount Martha on Saturday.

Mt Martha batted first after losing the toss and being sent in.

The home side struggled with bat in hand, with their top scorer putting on just 28 runs. They were eventually bowled out for 155, setting Seaford an attainable target to win.

First drop batsman Ian Rowe was Seaford’s best, top scoring for the game with 45 runs.

Going into the final over, Seaford still had not reached their target and had just one wicket in hand.

A gutsy 19 from number 10 batsman Mitch Anderson proved crucial, as Seaford hit the winning runs with three balls to spare. They finished at 9/158.

Elsewhere, heatherhill emphatically defeated Carrum in an impressive display.

Carrum were bowled out for 134,

with Lachlan Avery taking 3 wickets from just 4 overs.

In return, Heatherhill batted hard and fast. They claimed the win with 13 overs left to play.

The Seaford Tigers were made to pay for their poor top order batting, as they failed to chase down an impressive total of 195 set by Hastings.

Hastings batted well at home, with their top three batsmen combining for 112 runs. In contrast Seaford Tigers’ top four batsmen combined for 25 runs.

Having not lost a wicket at 0/19, the Tigers quickly fell to 4/19 as it became clear they would fall short. They finished all out for 168.

Rosebud were woeful in their matchup, getting all out for 93 runs against Delacombe Park.

Pete Doughty was the sole shining light for the losing side, as he scored 54 runs. None of his teammates reached double digits.

Delacombe Park responded by piling on the runs. They won with 20 overs to spare and eight wickets in hand.

SUB DISTRICT

BONEO have hit the winning runs off the final ball of their innings to secure victory over Frankston YCW. The Stonecats batted first and looked comfortably on top. A mammoth 109 opening stand put them in the box seat, with opener Stuart Plunkett’s innings of 60 providing plenty of entertainment for the crowd. He hit 6 fours and 4 sixes.

YCW ended up at 5/170 by the time

their 40 overs were up.

In response Boneo looked in danger as they were struggling at 3/39.

Middle order batsman Ryan Jellie put together a desperately needed innings of 68 to steer his side in the right direction, but when his wicket fell with 22 more runs needed it was clear things were set for a tight finish.

Remarkably off the final ball of the day, Boneo smacked the winning runs, with just two wickets to spare as well.

Levi McLoughlin-Dore was especially hard done by to be on the losing side, as he took 3/11 off his 8 overs.

At Citation Reserve, a slow innings from away side Rye was not enough to fend off Tootgarook.

Rye won the toss and chose to bat, but did so with little aggression. They finished their 40 overs at just 6/116.

Corey DeBruyn was especially economical, taking 2/6 from 8 overs.

Tootgarook secured a dominant 9 wicket win by chasing down their target off just 16 overs, At Bunguyan Reserve, a tame innings of 132 was enough for Tyabb to defeat Skye.

Left battered and bruised at 4/20, Tyabb recovered to set a target of 133 before being bowled out. Aaron Edwards’ 41 would prove crucial.

Skye could not find a batsman to put together a match winning innings, as they ended up all out for 110.

Elsewhere, Carrum Downs struggled against Dromana, setting them an easy target to chase down.

Dromana claimed the win by surpassing 3/102 with 12 overs left to play.

Balnarring had a bye.

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Blasby back at Langwarrin SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie PETER Blasby is the new goalkeeping coach at Langwarrin.

Former Langy star and club vicepresident Chris Jones was forced to step down from the post due to work commitments.

Blasby has already had a stint as Langy goalkeeping coach as well as assistant coach of the reserves.

He boasts a celebrated playing career at Frankston Pines, Albion Rovers, Heidelberg United, Melbourne Croatia (Knights), Morwell Falcons and Croydon and he was selected in Melbourne Knights’ Team of the Century.

Blasby is widely acknowledged as one of the best specialist coaches in Victoria and the list of goalkeepers who have benefitted from his training includes Ryan Scott, Michael Theo, Lou Acevski, Stuart Webster and Domenic Kurasik.

His talents have been used by Bentleigh Greens, Dandenong Thunder, Mornington, Peninsula Strikers and Casey Comets and he was the inaugural goalkeeping coach at NPLW side Southern United.

“I wanted to grab the opportunity of working with Scotty Miller plus the goalkeepers he’s got down there (Fraser Maclaren and Sermin Sadikovski) are both very, very good keepers,” Blasby said.

“I’m doing two sessions a week with the senior keepers but next week I believe I’ll also be working with Colby Jones (under 20s) and Branten Kindler (under 18s) which is good from my perspective as four is an ideal group to work with.”

Blasby was appointed as goalkeeping coach at Dandenong City late last year and will combine both roles.

He was a keen observer at Lawton Park on Saturday as the seniors lost 4-1 to Oakleigh.

It was an excellent hitout for the local club against one of the best sides in the state and the emerging partnership between David Stirton and Roddy Covarrubias was on show.

Viktor Medini, who joined Langy from Dandenong Thunder last year, was released after the match and it’s believed that Mazenod Victory is keen on signing him.

Langy head coach Miller is close to finalising the senior squad and it’s expected that decisions on other players will be made shortly.

Meanwhile the high performance unit managed by Alistair Wallace is a major addition to the club structure.

Langy utilises the expertise of for-

Arrivals and departures: New Langwarrin goalkeeping coach Peter Blasby (left) and defender Viktor Medini.

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mer Melbourne Victory and Partick Thistle defender Simon Storey, cofounder last year of CEED online physio services.

“Every player has gone through screening via WhatsApp or FaceTime and Simon then generates a report for me outlining any injuries or weaknesses and we work together to get the players back on the park,” Wallace said.

“It enables Simon to have daily contact with the players. It’s futuristic and it’s where I see physiotherapy going.

“Tommy Ahmadzai, David Stirton, Brendan Richardson and Johnny Kuol were all in rehab before Christmas but by the Beaumaris game (22 December) they were all ready to be back in training and they’ve all fully trained since and played against Oakleigh today.”

Wallace is assisted by physiotherapy student Michael Hombsch, Ben Millward is the strength and conditioning coach for the under-20s and Andrew Bayliss-White fulfils the same role with the under-18s.

Long-serving club fitness coach Peter Tuckett assists Wallace with the GPS program, another innovation that Miller and Wallace were keen to introduce.

“Every professional team uses this technology,” Wallace said.

“It’s about progressively overloading the players then once the season starts you red-flag abnormalities so

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you can grab the players before they get injured.

“It’s not foolproof but more of an educated training direction.

“Scott, Jamie (Skelly) and I sit down and go over the training drills and what we want to do.

“Pretty much you want to complete in a training week the same amount of high-speed running you would do in a game and that has a preventative affect on hamstring injuries which are the number one injury.

“We also do a lot of strength worth before each training session.”

Feedback from the players has been positive so far and Wallace and the coaching staff have been pleased with the way the senior group has bought into the program.

In State 3 South-East news Frankston Pines has completed the signings of goalkeeper Alfonso Cardinale and defender Cedric Benza.

Cardinale is a former Goulburn Valley Suns and Keilor Park custodian and returns for his second stint at the club after winning the best and fairest award in 2016.

“Fonzi is a good shot stopper, comfortable with the ball at his feet, a good talker and will keep the back four well organised,” goalkeeping coach Lee Davies said.

“He’s a good trainer and another excellent role model for the younger players.”

Pines regard Benza’s signing as a major coup as they faced stiff competition from a raft of other clubs to secure the dreadlocked former Springvale White Eagles and Langwarrin defender.

“I’m delighted to have signed a player of Cedric’s pedigree for next season,” head coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor said.

“His closing and recovery speed is second to none, he is strong, athletic, good in the air, comfortable with either foot and quick, all the attributes required of a modern centre back and he’ll form an important part of our back four this season.”

Another key signing due to be announced shortly is that of left-back Christian Malgioglio, ex-Dandenong City, who played with Springvale White Eagles under-20s last season.

“Christian was referred to us directly

by Springvale White Eagles coach Nebojsa Vukosavljevic, who has identified Pines as an ideal club for young players of Christian’s ilk to further develop in a senior environment,” club president Steve Spencer said.

Spectators at Pines’ pre-season clash with Casey Comets in December were given what the club hopes is a preview of things to come with Malgioglio’s spectacular solo run and superb finish in that match.

Last season’s captain Graham Hill is an integral part of Taylor’s plans and

joined in training last week after being linked with a move to Brandon Park.

Another Pines’ recruit, flying winger “Tapsy” Munyanyiwa, is expected to start training this week.

Pines are keen to play home matches on Friday under lights and work is underway to ensure that the floodlights at Monterey Reserve meet FV match requirements.

It’s expected that the work will be completed in the next fortnight.

The relationship between Pines and White Eagles continues to grow with the NPL outfit training at Monterey Reserve and holding pre-season matches there.

On Friday the Serbian-backed Eagles take on Berwick City at Monterey Reserve at 7pm and on Wednesday 23 January they host Kingston City at the same venue and kick-off time.

In State 5 South news Somerville Eagles are still looking to add to their senior squad as they target a title tilt in 2019.

Will O’Brien, Mark Pagliarulo, Carlo Cardoso and Callum Richardson have been the most recent additions while Daniel Hodge has trained with the Eagles and the club is keen to sign him after he took last season off due to work commitments.

“We’re very happy at the moment.

We had a strong squad already but we’ve added some quality to it with a couple of possible additions to come,” co-coach Scott Morrison said.

One of Somerville’s State 5 opponents, White Star Dandenong, is believed to have signed former Pines stars Christopher L’Enclume and Cedric Pernal, who have both represented Mauritius.

Somerville and Aspendale Stingrays may face trips to Morwell next season to take on Morwell Pegasus after the Gippsland club announced late last week that its application to join State 5 had been accepted by Football Victoria.

At this stage Pegasus does not know which regionalised State 5 league it will play in.

State 5 South is its preferred option and last season that league consisted of 13 teams.

Pegasus withdrew from State 1 South-East during last season amid rumours that the club was set to fold but it has worked hard to convince FV of its readiness to compete under its auspices once more.

The Latrobe Valley Soccer League had rejected the club’s application for inclusion for the 2019 season.

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‘Melbourne Cup of the Picnics’ ready to race

By Ben Triandafillou THE BALNARRING Picnic Racing Club is set to once again be covered in Australian flags as thousands of people are expected to flock to the Emu Plains racecourse on Australia Day, Saturday 26 January.

The Balnarring Cup is the club’s highlight of the season each and every year and will enter its 71st running since Helenette kicked off proceedings in 1948.

Balnarring Picnic Racing Club president Terry Mulcahy said the club looks forward to this race meeting every year.

“This is the biggest time of the year and the lead up to the Balnarring Cup is massive,” Mulcahy said.

“It’s always a big crowd at the Balnarring Cup, as everybody calls it the Melbourne Cup of the Picnics.

“We expect to have over 4,000 people there. It’s a marvellous day, we also have a really good Australia Day ceremony and it really does work well.

“Everybody gets into the spirit of Australia Day and the amount of Australia Day flags being waved is just

a wonderful sight. To see the families enjoying themselves on Australia Day is sensational, it really is.”

The Balnarring Cup, which can have a total of 10 runners in the field, is sure to attract runners from all over Victoria, as well as having a local presence with trainers from the Mornington Peninsula set to target the race.

“They come a long way to race at Balnarring,” Mulcahy said.

“Horses come from everywhere, they really do, but we are supported really well by the local trainers as well as the Gippsland trainers.”

The track itself is also in perfect order, according to Terry Mulcahy.

“We work in very closely with Mornington Racing Club, they trial here quite often and it works out well for both clubs. They had trials here the other day and the track was in sensational order then and I expect it to be in perfect order for the Balnarring Cup.” The seven-card race meeting is free for the kids and $20 for adult general admission. A free shuttle bus service, both to and from the races, will also be in effect from Hastings, Bittern and

Balnarring to the race course.

For times and information visit the Balnarring Picnic Racing Club’s website at balnarringraces.com

Off and racing: Jockey’s get set to hit the Balnarring race track for the annual Balnarring Cup last year. Picture: Balnarring Picnic Racing Club

Junior basketballers have a shot at premier events

By Ben Triandafillou SEVERAL young basketballers from the Southern Peninsula Sharks will get straight back into action this month as they head towards two of basketballs premier events for juniors.

Up and coming players from under14s through to under-18s will head towards the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup (ACJBC), held in Albury from January 14-19, and the Southern Cross Challenge (SCC) ), hosted at the State Basketball Centre from January 18-21.

While many people were enjoying their extended breaks over the Christmas and New Year period, many young athletes and coaches have been consistently working on their game, for some juniors as much as five days per week, in preparation for these events.

The Southern Peninsula Sharks will have 13 players from under-16s through to under-18s competing at the ACJBC as well as four coaches chosen to guide the Country Victoria teams to victory against New South Wales Country, South Australia Country, Tasmania and New Zealand.

While the focus is always development for the juniors, athletes selected to attend the ACJBC in the under-16s age group also have an additional element of further selection on the line.

Along with the under-15s athletes competing at the Southern Cross Challenge, approximately 24 athletes will be selected to progress towards the 2019 under-16s Country Victorian state team, with further camps and selections to take place in the coming months.

For the under-18s, the ACJBC is the final selection stage to represent

Giving her all: Olivia Pollerd gets set to tackle the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup alongside a dozen other Southern Peninsula Sharks players.

Picture: Supplied

Country Victoria in the under-18s age group. At the completion of the tournament, the final 2019 under-18s Country Victorian state teams will be selected ahead of their Australian Junior Championships in April.

Southern Peninsula Sharks players and coaches heading to the ACJBC are: Darcy Jones and Toby Snow (under-16 Boys); Bella Breen, Amber Grant and Sienna Privitera (under-16 Girls); Liam Porter (under-18 Boys); Charli Dobson, Olivia Pollerd, Paige Price, Gemma Simon, Lani Thornton, Keely Toohey and Emirson Devenie (under-18 Girls); Scott Ramsey (head

coach under-14 Boys), Darcy Thornton (assistant coach under-14 Boys), Ben White (head coach under-16 Boys) and Lucas Allen (mentor coach under-18 Boys).

The Southern Peninsula Sharks under-14 and under-15 players will be heading towards the relatively new Southern Cross Challenge where they’ll compete against South Australia Metro, Victoria Metro, New South Wales Metro, Western Australia Country, Western Australia Metro and the Australian Capital Territory.

Although the SCC is relatively new, having been ran for only a handful of

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years, it has quickly become regarded as the premier event for the under-14 and under-15 age bracket in Australia.

Those competing as under-14s have a pure development focus similar to the ACJBC where they’re provided with the opportunity to play with and against some of Australia’s finest young players and be coached by some of Country Victoria’s best coaches.

Development remains the ultimate focus for the under-15 age group as well, but, as previously mentioned, they’re eligible to be selected as a part of approximately 24 athletes that

will continue within the selection pathway towards the 2019 under-16 Country Victorian state team.

The Southern Peninsula Sharks will have five juniors, two coaches and referee heading to the SCC. They are: Kyra Webb (under-14 Girls), Corey Hastings (under-15 Boys), Jasmine Amendola (under-15 Girls), Chantelle James (under-15 Girls), Shannon Tuffy (under-15 Girls), Joe Boothroyd (assistant coach under-15 Boys), Gerard Hillier (head coach) and Axel Goodall (referee).

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World-first researcher recognized at Vic Sport Awards Leading the way: Erik Denison (right) and his husband Kevin Perry are stoked to see Erik get nominated for a Victorian Sports Award.

Picture: Fleur Darren

Sharks host BMX ‘Track Attack’

By Ben Triandafillou THE 2019 BMX racing season kicks off on the Mornington Peninsula this week with one of the longest running series in Victorian BMX, the ‘Track Attack’, set to take place at the Frankston Sharks BMX club on Thursday 17 January.

Now in its 20th year, the Track Attack series is held over an entire week and uses six different locations from across Victoria for riders to battle it out to be crowned champion.

This year, Frankston Sharks BMX club have the privilege of holding the fourth event under lights on the Thursday night with the first race set to kick off at 5:30pm.

Riders from all around Australia and as far as New Zealand will all be making the venture as well as several local hopes from the Frankston BMX club.

For some of the Frankston BMX club members, such as Maya Ellis, it is the first chance for them to move out of the sprocket classes (under7s) and start racing for real points towards podium finishes (sprocket classes don’t score).

Kane Lansdown is another Frankston BMX

By Ben Triandafillou AFTER spending more than a decade making sport more inclusive, Frankston resident and Monash University lead researcher Erik Denison is being acknowledged for his hard work with a nomination at the Victorian Sport Awards.

Denison has been nominated for the inaugural Peter Norman Inclusion Award for his worldfirst research which looks into the prevalence of homophobic and sexist language within sporting clubs and how best to find a solution to the issues.

The winner of the inaugural Peter Norman Inclusion Award will be announced at the Marvel Stadium, Docklands on Wednesday 20 February along with several other Victorian Sport Awards.

Denison, who only moved to Victoria in 2017, said it’s a huge honour to be nominated.

“I’m relatively new to Victoria in terms of living here but it’s been great with everyone being super supportive and welcoming when looking at these issues,” Denison said.

“I’ve been trying to understand why kids use this homophobic and sexist language in sport as banter as well as trying to find a way to keep girls involved and playing sport in these hypermasculine sporting clubs.

“It makes me sad to see any decline in participation.”

Denison has been working alongside sporting clubs such as the professional rugby union team, Melbourne Rebels, and the semi-professional ice hockey team, Melbourne Mustangs, in trying to

find a solution.

“We’ve been trying to see what works and what doesn’t in trying to prevent this language within sporting clubs,” he said.

“Rugby has been a real leader and has been super brave in looking into these issues as not many clubs would want to dissect and possibly admit to having an issue like this.

“It’s great that they want to be leaders and by doing this it opens them up as being an inclusive sport and I’m sure it’ll increase participation for them.”

The world-first research which Denision has been doing with Monash University has been different to most as it focusses on finding a solution to the problem rather than identifying it.

“Everyone is focussed on finding the problem but we know there’s a problem and now we need to look into finding a solution as to why there is this homophobic language and why girl’s continue to leave sport,” he said.

“No one was doing this research when I started but once you get the ball rolling people want to follow and then there’s a bit of competition where everyone tries to outdo each other which is great as that only helps improve the cause.

“It’s a cool feeling that Frankston and Monash is the first ever to do this sort of research and now places like Canada and the US are becoming interested so just by doing this people are starting to follow on.”

Also being nominated for an award at the Victorian Sports Awards is the Mornington Peninsula Shire and the Frankston and District Netball Association.

The Mornington Peninsula Shire has been nominated for the Local Government Initiative Award for their All Abilities Day and Fit and Fun initiatives. While the Frankston and District Netball Association has been nominated for the Sport Development Initiative Award thanks to their Walking Netball initiative.

club member heading to the Track Attack and he knows the track like the back of his hand having raced on the circuit for a few years now. Lansdown has made his way into the under-10 boy’s category where the competition is just as fierce as the elite men and women’s categories.

Despite being a junior’s division, the boys and girls train just as hard as the elite, living and breathing everything BMX, and in a class where one error can be the difference between first and last, Kane is there to give it his all.

Now in his 3rd year of racing he will be out there putting it all on the line, but having the best fun at the same time.

The series also utilises the BMX tracks at the Eastfield BMX club (12 January), Lilydale BMX club (13 January), Knox BMX club (15 January), Park Orchards BMX club (19 January) and Casey BMX club (20 January).

For further information on the Track Attack visit the Frankston Sharks BMX club Facebook page and for anything else BMX and mountain bike related, check out The Riders Life on Facebook or Instagram.

Ready and rolling: Kane Lansdown gets set for the Track Attack at his home track, Frankston Sharks BMX. Picture: The Riders Life

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