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Clearing the way A CHELSEA SES volunteer uses a chainsaw to clear debris. Picture: Supplied
Wild weather causes ‘mass destruction’ Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au NEARLY 90 calls for assistance were made to Chelsea SES last week as wild weather lashed the state. Harsh winds wreaked havoc, knocking down trees and damaging homes. The SES was at its busiest on Wednesday night, 9 June. Chelsea SES member Phil Wall said “I’ve been with the SES for 18
years and I don’t remember experiencing a night like that.” “We tend to forget and think about the last storm you see, but I can’t remember another one which had winds as strong as they were for as long as they went. We also didn’t even get hit as bad as some of the other areas of the state. We ended up with close to 90 requests.” SES volunteers were still clearing a backlog of jobs on 11 June. “After almost 3 days and more than 70 re-
quests for assistance from our community, we are starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel,” the SES said in a statement. “With only 10 to 15 jobs still outstanding, but still dribbling in, and Green Team working through them since early this morning to clear everything, it has been a fantastic effort. We had damage to roofs, fences, vehicles, and houses, trees down onto fences, roofs, and roads, and one rogue pagola that enjoyed a short sharp flight and slightly
awkward rooftop landing.” Chelsea SES sent volunteers to other areas of the state to help out. A statement on the Chelsea SES Facebook page read “over the past 72 hours, Chelsea SES volunteer members have been operational in 3 different areas, Traralgon, Lilydale and Chelsea, doing whatever it takes to help to protect these communities. There are a lot of tired volunteers out there at the moment, but it is these days that make us all the proudest to
do what we do.” “Looking at the mass destruction, it is almost impossible to believe that there were no deaths or serious injuries resulting from the storms that swept through our state on Wednesday night and Thursday, although two people did lose their lives in cars in flood waters. Amazing work by everyone involved from every agency.” Continued page 2
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Continued page 1 The state SES reported that last week was the busiest in its history. Over 9000 calls for help were made to the Victoria State Emergency Service. “For those who are impacted by the current floods or power outages, you can always leave your home and travel more than 25 km in an emergency to stay safe, at a family member or a friend’s house. You can also travel to get the supplies you need, no matter how far,” an SES statement read. “The Victorian government has announced personal hardship assistance program emergency relief payments are available to help meet immediate needs, including emergency food, shelter, clothing and personal items. “The storms and power outages across Victoria may cause feelings of anxiety and concern in some people. It’s important you look after your mental health, and check in on their friends and family. Support is available 24/7 from Beyond Blue and Lifeline.” To find out how to access relief payments for immediate needs, visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au/relief. To read more about becoming an SES volunteer, visit ses.vic.gov.au/ volunteer
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GALLERY TALK We are looking forward to launching our winter exhibitions when we are able to reopen to the public, hopefully on Friday 18 June. Keep an eye out on our website and social media for the latest updates. Our winter exhibitions include a group exhibition titled ‘Surreal Landscapes’, Nerdudara/Djumi (Then/Now) 10+1, a retrospective exhibition of Aboriginal arts centre Baluk Arts, a collection focus on Mornington Peninsula artist Rosie Weiss and a new exhibition of women artists from the MPRG collection. MPRG was a joint winner in the Australian Museums and Galleries Association (AMaGA) Museums Australasia Multimedia and Publications Design Awards in the information brochure category for our 2020 set of program brochure covers that celebrated our 50 year anniversary.
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Check out our Instagram feed or website to see new works by local artists featured in MPRG Connect - promoting awareness and appreciation for the Peninsula’s artistic talent. Baden Croft, Steph Bolt, Neil Williams, Caroline Graley and Liam Waldie are the first five artists featured. MPRG will host a range of MRPG Connect events with the aim of facilitating networking, professional
development and mentoring opportunities for local artists. We are launching this project on Thursday 1 July at MPRG and all Mornington Peninsula based artists are invited. Bookings essential. Another new creative project we are excited about is with Slow Art Collective, who are working in partnership with Mornington Botanical Rose Garden and MPRG to present a series of sensory flower-based workshops exploring the artistic potential of roses and other plants as a medium for fabric wearable artworks. This is the first stage of a larger program of events and activities Slow Art Collective will deliver this year. We can’t wait to share our new winter exhibitions with you soon! Stay safe and be kind and respectful towards each other.
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Life saving spending secured at Carrum FUNDING has been secured for the expansion of the Carrum Surf Life Saving Club. Kingston Council has agreed to spend $800,000 of ratepayer’s money to renovate the building. The state government will put in $1.5 million. Expansion works will include an expanded ground floor storage capacity, more changing
facilities, a first-floor deck for lifesaving activity, additional office and dry storage space, and other minor refurbishments. Construction is expected to begin in March 2022, to be completed by the end of the year. Kingston councillor Cameron Howe said “in the past five years, Carrum had the highest median number of rescues of all metropoli-
tan clubs, and with the increasing popularity of Carrum beach, enhancing the storage and emergency response capacity is essential.”
THE proposed Carrum Surf Life Saving Club redevelopment. Picture: Supplied
PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE EXISTING MOBILE PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE EXISTING MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION WITH 5G AT THE PHONE BASE STATION WITH 5G AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE EXISTING MOBILE FOLLOWING LOCATION 236 Fernside Avenue, Bangholme PHONE BASE STATION WITH 5GVICAT3175 THE 236 Fernside Avenue, Bangholme www.rfnsa.com.au/3175052 FOLLOWING LOCATIONVIC 3175
www.rfnsa.com.au/3175052 • The proposed upgrade to the Bangholme existing facility 236 Fernside Avenue, VICconsists 3175 of the • The proposed upgrade to the of existing facility consists of the following works; replacement six (6) existing panel antennas www.rfnsa.com.au/3175052 works; upgrade replacement six (6) existing panel antennas (2.6m long), installation of nine (9) new 5G panel antennas (each • following The proposed to the of existing facility consists of the (2.6m long), installation of nine (9) new 5G panel antennas (each no longer than 0.81m) and associated ancillary equipment including following works; replacement of six (6) existing panel antennas no longer than 0.81m) and associated ancillary equipment including twenty-one (21) new Remote Radio Units and two (2) new GPS (2.6m long), installation of nine (9) new 5G panel antennas (each twenty-one (21) new Remote Radio Units and two (2) new GPS antennas, reconfiguration of existing equipment on the facility and no longer than 0.81m) and associated ancillary equipment including antennas, reconfiguration of existing equipment on the facility and within the equipment shelter and removal of existing Remote Radio twenty-one (21) new Remote Radio Units and two (2) new GPS within the equipment shelter and removal of existing Remote Radio Units and a GPS antenna. antennas, reconfiguration of existing equipment on the facility and Units and a GPS antenna. Optus and Vodafone regard the proposed installation as a Lowwithin the equipment shelter and removal of existing Remote Radio Optus and Vodafone regard the proposed installation as Facilities) a Lowimpact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Units and a GPS antenna. impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Determination 2018 (“The Determination”) based on the description above. Optus and Vodafone regard the proposed installation as Facilities) a LowDetermination 2018 (“The Determination”) based on the description above. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Determination 2018 (“The Determination”) based on the description above. Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: BMM Group, In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Further information and/or comments should be directed to: BMM Group, 1300 260 834, submissions@bmmgroup.com.au by 30 June 2021. Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. 1300 260 834, submissions@bmmgroup.com.au by 30 June 2021. Further information may also be obtained from the website provided above. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: BMM Group, Further information may also be obtained from the website provided above. 1300 260 834, submissions@bmmgroup.com.au by 30 June 2021. Further information may also be obtained from the website provided above.
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Youth workers told to stick to the script A REVIEW into a presentation by Kingston Youth Services at Parkdale Secondary College has been completed. A statement from Kingston Council read “the review found that the presentation included a short activity that - while it was not intended to shame the students, to make them feel uncomfortable or to be malicious in any way - was unwise and an error of judgement. The activity asked students, if they were comfortable, to stand if they were white, straight males from Christian influenced households and told they belong to a group that holds the most privilege in this world. When some students clapped this statement, the presenter responded with an unscripted off-thecuff comment ‘no, that’s not what
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we’re doing here. The problem with having the most privilege is you’re also the biggest oppressor’.” After the program was presented, Kingston councillors were confronted over the issue by a man at a public council meeting. A first-person video of the stunt was uploaded to the Youtube page of a far-right extremist and convicted criminal once described by the state government as a “neo-Nazi sympathiser”. The man was swiftly removed from the meeting, and has since been jailed for unrelated matters. Kingston Council interim CEO Tim Tamlin said “the intention of our diversity and inclusion program has always been to bring people together, so everyone is included, heard and understood. The independent review
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found the positive intent of the hourlong presentation was unfortunately lost due to a one-minute unscripted section. We will be taking immediate steps recommended under the review to prevent this from occurring again.” The review recommended increased supervision of presentation content, the creation of a list of guiding principles such as “treating all individuals with respect, being tolerant of all beliefs and values, refraining from singling out any particular groups such as gender, race, religion, gender identity, and avoiding jargon and complex words”, considering any issues that might arise and designing the program with care, and working from a script “particularly on controversial issues to ensure consistent messaging and quality control”.
Parkrun approved PARKRUN events will soon begin in Frankston. The popular weekly program brings people together for running events across the country. A five kilometer run on the perimeter path of the Seaford wetlands and also through the Frankston Nature Conservation Reserve is expected to start soon, pending Melbourne Water approval. Parks Victoria, which manages the Frankston reserve, has approved the event. Parkruns are held at 414 locations nationwide including the Cascades on Clyde Wetlands, Rosebud, the Hastings foreshore, and more. Frankston councillor Claire Harvey said “this will be an exciting addition to the recreational opportunities available to our community. We expect it to be a well-run event that can build healthy habits among people of all ages who may not otherwise be engaged with organised sport, and contribute significantly to wellbeing.” “Parkrun has shown itself to be a socially responsible organisation, so I expect it will work closely with council to provide more – or more suitable – locations in the future should these groups outgrow these ecologically sensitive areas.”
More cash for tourists A FOURTH round of travel vouchers will be available soon in an effort to boost regional tourism. The scheme has proved popular so far, with vouchers usually being swept up within moments of their release. The latest round of vouchers will be valued at $200 each. Around 80,000 are expected to be released.
Tourism minister Martin Pakula said “travel vouchers provide a terrific incentive for Victorians to explore their own backyard and we know from recent experience that they will be popular.” Acting Premier James Merlino said “the effort to combat this outbreak makes a call on all of us – and we know that means a significant pause in the steady recovery being experienced in our tourism sector, especially across regional Victoria. We have backed business with announcements over the past seven days and today we’re showing regional tourism businesses and their workers that we understand the pressures they face.” A release date for the next round of vouchers is yet to be confirmed. For more information visit vic.gov.au/ regional-travel-voucher-scheme
Sensational senior awards NOMINATIONS for the 2021 Victorian senior of the year awards have opened. Categories include the Premier’s award for Victorian senior of the year, the promotion of multiculturalism award, the healthy and active living award, the veteran community award, and the ageing well award. Victorian disability, ageing and carers minister Luke Donnellan said the awards are “our opportunity to celebrate the invaluable contributions senior Victorians make to our state.” Nominees will receive a certificate acknowledging their contributions, and winners will be honoured at Government House during the Victorian Seniors Festival in October. First Nations people over age 50 and other people over age 60 are eligible to be nominated. Nominations close 9 July. Visit seniorsonline.vic. gov.au/awards for more information.
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Cold case murder investigated ON 1 May 1989, 42-year-old Christopher Phillips was found dead by his wife in their Cheltenham home. 32 years on from Mr Phillips’ death, police have issued a renewed plea for information. Mr Phillips was found at the Gaybre Street house with significant head trauma and lacerations from a serious assault. Two bloody knives were found next to his body. A statement from Victoria Police read “Christopher had no defensive wounds and police believe he was likely attacked from behind with a heavy blunt object. “It appeared as though the house had been ransacked, however nothing appeared to have been stolen. However there were signs of forced entry at a rear door of the house, as well as a show print located within the crime scene. Detectives subsequently identified it as an ASICS Tiger Gel runner, possibly a size 9-10. “At the time, he was wearing a track suit, which investigators believe indicated he was heading out for a run. Christopher was an engineer by trade and had been described as a quiet family man who went jogging most nights. “Police have received information from a number of people over the years, however his murder remains unsolved. An initial $50,000 reward was offered for information about the case and in 2017 this was increased to $1 million. Detectives are hopeful that over 30 years after his death, someone will be able to provide information about who was responsible for Christopher’s murder and why.” Information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www. crimestoppers.com.au.
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POLICE are working to solve the death of Christopher Phillips (pictured). Picture: Supplied
A WOMAN was caught driving more than three times the legal alcohol limit in Mentone last week. Police intercepted the car on Balcombe Road at around 12.50am on 13 June. The driver was taken to a police station, where she was found to have an alleged blood alcohol reading of .187. The 53-year-old will be charged with exceed prescribed concentration of alcohol, and face the Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court. She lost her license on the spot and had her car impounded for a month. Police caught the woman as part of operation “Regal”, which ran over the Queen’s birthday long weekend. Victoria Police assistant commissioner road policing Libby Murphy said before the weekend “Police will be conducting alcohol and drug testing at every opportunity. Our fleet of drug and alcohol testing vehicles will be out on the road, while every police car has the potential to perform a drug or alcohol test. If you drink or take drugs and drive, you will get caught. It’s true, we can’t be everywhere, but we will be somewhere – and if you act carelessly on our roads and put yourself and others at risk, you will be caught.”
A MAN is wanted by police after he exposed his buttocks to two young girls on a Frankston line train. Police say that the man approached the two girls on the train at around 6.50pm on 20 March. He allegedly exposed his buttocks and made inappropriate comments towards the girls. The man boarded the train at Caulfield, and departed at Bentleigh Station at around 7pm. Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives have released an image of a man they wish to speak to about the incident (below). Police describe him as “Caucasian, approximately 35-years-old, about 180cm tall with a shaved head, medium build and a tattoo on his right arm. He was wearing light blue jeans, a grey t-shirt, white runners and had a blue suitcase.” Anyone who recognises the man can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Students and Elders collaborate on film INDIGENOUS students at Elisabeth Murdoch College in Langwarrin have been working to complete a film project about Aboriginal culture. The project, titled 60,000 Years of Resilience and Beyond, has seen the students interview Aboriginal Elders about the impact of COVID 19 on the preservation of culture. The film is being co-produced by Frankston-based group Nairm Marr Djambana. Gathering place coordinator Naaz Stojkova said “this is the first of its kind for the indigenous communities in the Frankston area.” “The COVID-19 pandemic no doubt will accelerate the process of cultural and traditional loss. This project aims to maintain and preserve this. Indigenous people have an enormous wealth of traditional knowledge derived from their ancestral practices including their own health systems. The purpose is to showcase and provide insight through the eyes of young people,” she said. The film is expected to be screened on 27 July at the Frankston Arts Centre.
STUDENTS interviewing Aboriginal Elders for a film project. Picture: Supplied
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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...
A Visitor from a Distant Country Eulogistic Compiled by Cameron McCullough TO the Editor, Sir, I had set out the other day to see the district, and took my cue from the finger post near the Post Office and the shore end of the main street. Step by step along the Hastings Road, I could not but admire the view here. Practically in the virgin bush. I stood on an excellent road within 25 miles of Melbourne. The vista reminded me of a distant panorama the other side of the equator. The difference was that the bareness of that land had driven many of its best sons to this side of the globe for the “glorious sake of being independent.” On the way, I had seen the children at physical drill in the playground, living pictures of what children ought to be. There they braced their arms and limbs in the open air, tempered by the ocean, as content and happy as all parents would wish their boys and girls to look under the most favorable conditions. The stranger to Australia often wonders what element gives the youth of this new country such active deportment, but let him once visit the rural State school, and he will have solved the problem in less time than he would by reading blue books and dreary statistics. Further along I had left nearly all permanent habitations behind me, and could only see an isolated tenement, like beacons in a wilderness, spread over this ideal domicile. One building, in course of construction, and nearing completion, is conspicuous. It is a spacious structure, and when
finished will be sure to bring others in its wake. The owner has an eye for natural beauty, and a cosy nest for leisure hours. The grounds seem to have been an orchard, and when laid out, according to present appearance, the environment will be hard to equal within the same distance from Melbourne. On the return journey, I had changed my route to the old road, over the railway line. Crossing the Cranbourne Road, near the cemetery, I had to trudge through rut and ridge, up and down the steep incline behind the Tower House, on to the Skye Road, and thence to the town. I could not but help thinking that it is a queer anomaly that all the main roads show every sign of care and attention, while the home roads bespeak the absence of both. The prosperity of all places depends on good vehicle facilities and railway communication. It would, therefore, be wise to see that the old roads leading to the railway station are put in order; otherwise, Frankston will not expand outside the limit of main road frontage. No sane person would live in a place difficult of access to his “tucker.” The electric railway communication in contemplation in the near future means a great asset to this favoured spot. I am, &c RAMBLER. Frankston, June 6th. *** MORNINGTON Council had just floated a loan of £10,000 and had let contracts for an electric light plant,
when the Electricity Commissioners stepped in and requested them to suspend operations. It is stated that the Commissioners intend providing Mornington with bulk supply from Frankston. The Mornington councillors are very wroth at this upsetting of their plans, and they intend interviewing the Commissioners on the subject. *** AN old ship with an interesting history has arrived at the Naval Base, Crib Point. This is the Countess of Hopetoun, a torpedo boat, which was a unit of the old Victorian navy in pre Federation days. She will be used as a depot ship at the base. The destroyer, Swordsman, escorted the old ship to her new moorings. *** AT the invitation of Mr and Mrs G. E. Shepherd, the members of the local branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. visited “Malurus” ‘the residence of their hosts, for the purpose of viewing Mr Shepherd’s valuable and unique collection of land and sea birds preserved and arranged in large glass cases. Mr Shepherd gave a most interesting and lucid explanation of the various specimens exhibited interspersed with numerous anecdotes of his experiences in this and other States connected with the search for rare species and also the observation of bird life generally. Following his informative lecture musical items were given by Mrs Shepherd, who also provided a splendid supper, which rounded off a most enjoyable and instructive evening.
Before dispersing the President of the League (Mr J. A. Nairn), on behalf of the “diggers” present, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Shepherd, which, needless to say, was heartily carried, by all present. *** MR Duncan Mentiplay and family, who have resided in Somerville for some years, have removed to their new home at Malvern. Mr Mentiplay was well known here in the fruit industry, being chiefly responsible for the formation of the Peninsula Co operative Fruitgrowers’ Association, and acting as its manager ever since. Having acquired an active partnership in the International Fruit and Mercantile Company in Melbourne, necessitated his living nearer the city. Mr Mentiplay will still retain a live interest in the local association, and will occasionally be seen in the district. The family were held in the highest esteem in the town, and regret is felt at their departure. *** SOMETHING of an “up-to-date” touch has been given to Somerville by the fact that we have our weekly picture show running. Mr Hanson, whose head quarters is at Hastings, is visiting the towns down the Peninsula each week with a new and up-to-date plant and showing the latest films, which have been much appreciated by good audience here. *** MR Robt. Campbell, one of the proprietors of the “Circular Head Chronicle,”one of Tasmania’s brightest newspapers, is at present spending a brief holiday with Frankston friends.
*** THE attention of poultry breeders and others is directed to the announcement appearing in our advertising columns relating to the current hatching season. Mrs Rogerson’s poultry farm has earned a high reputation for the excellence of its breeding stocks. *** NEXT Thursday night the usual euchre party and dance in connection with the Frankston Seconds Football Club will be held in the Frankston Hall. *** A NUMBER of people who are eligible for Commonwealth Enrolment fail to remember that Commonwealth Enrolment is compulsory until they are charged by the Commonwealth authorities with non-enrolment and have to pay a penalty not exceeding £2 for such neglect. The Divisional Returning Officer for Flinders is showing considerable activity in taking action against persons who fail to enrol and it would be well for persons who are entitled to enrolment, but who are not enroled, to get their names on the Commonwealth Roll without delay by completing and forwarding a claim card to the Commonwealth Registrar for the subdivision in which they reside, otherwise they may find that steps have been taken against them for not complying with the Compulsory Enrolment provisions of the Commonwealth Electoral Act. Claim cards are available at all Post Offices and Postmasters will furnish all necessary information if requested. *** FROM the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 10 June 1921
THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES
From Pandemic To Pan-Pipes: Haven’t We Suffered Enough? By Stuart McCullough I DIDN’T need to be asked twice. As soon as it was announced that I was eligible to receive a vaccination, I was on to the hotline to make a booking. As was every other member of Generation X, it seemed, resulting in a complete annihilation of the phone system. Often, people complain about how long they were on hold - for the first three days of trying, I couldn’t get to ‘hold’. Instead, I was unceremoniously dumped, with the encouragement to try again at a later time. Then, on day three, everything changed. On day three, I made it to ‘hold’. Which, I feel, is the telephonic equivalent to reaching the base camp of Mount Everest. There’s still plenty of climbing to be done, but at least you’re somewhere. Having overcome the seemingly impossible hurdle of ‘getting to hold’, I now had to face the next challenge to my sanity – hold music. What better way to soothe the jangled nerves of a frazzled public than with hold music? And, given most of the callers were Gen-Xers who came of age in the grunge era, what better way to relax them than with pan pipes? On a loop that plays over and over again, possibly for hours. This was thoughtless. The least they could have done was to supply panpipe versions of classic grunge era songs. Had the pan-pipes been performing a version of ‘Rooster’ by Alice in Chains, it would have been okay. Instead, it was all weirdly mystical and filled me with an overwhelming urge to climb Hanging Rock. Apparently, the ‘pan’ in ‘pandemic’ is actually short for ‘pan-pipe’. Who knew?
After forty minutes, I was sucked out of the third circle of hold without warning and delivered to an operator whom immediately asked me for my name. Still reeling from the aftereffects of forty minutes of pan-pipe music, I instinctively answered ‘Mi-
randa’ before correcting myself. After a minute or so of niceties, the operator asked me where I wanted to be vaccinated. In a panic, I answered, ‘the arm, if possible’. All the images on TV had been of dignitaries presenting their biceps for vaccination, but maybe this
was just for show and that, in actual fact, the needle went somewhere far less photogenic. This put ‘vaccine hesitancy’ in a whole new light. Turns out the ‘where’ was geographic rather than anatomical. I had a choice of Prahran, Springvale or Cranbourne. I was booked to appear at the Cranbourne Golf Club. I was surprised by the venue. I was also a little concerned – I hadn’t played golf in over twenty years and always had an awful short game. I instantly imagined arriving only to be informed that there were only a few remaining doses left, the recipients of which would be determined by way of a playoff. I wouldn’t stand a chance. I confirmed the venue, but forgot to ask which hole. I now had about eight days on which to work on my putting. However, having been informed that I would need to go to the golf club, I began to have doubts as to whether this was, in fact, correct. My sister had been vaccinated in Cranbourne, but had gone to the local Turf Club, rather than the Golf Club. Golf and racing are completely different sports; there really ought not be any confusion. To be sure, I rang the hotline again. This time, I sat on hold listening to what I was certain was a pan-pipe rendition of ‘Spoonman’ originally performed by Soundgarden, courtesy of the Pakenham Pan-Pipe Ensemble. As the pan-pipes weaved their particular magic, I was suddenly wrenched from ‘on hold’ and delivered, shaken and a little disoriented, to a waiting operator. I was told that the call may be monitored for coaching and quality purposes. It seemed ironic that people who use pan-pipes for hold music should
be concerned with quality. It was quickly confirmed that I had a booking and that I’d been given the wrong venue in the first instance. Throwing my five iron to the floor in disappointment, I was informed that I should, indeed, be heading to the Turf Club. I decided to dress like a jockey in order to blend in. I’ve never really been to a turf club before, and I’d hate to stick out. Granted, it’s rare for a jockey to be over six feet tall, but you’ve got to make an effort. Arriving at the car park, there were dozens and dozens of people my age locking their cars, donning their masks and heading for the entrance. Those without a mask were drinking coffee. It says a lot about Melbourne’s love affair with coffee that drinking a flat white is a recognised exception to a public health order. As I approached the entrance, it occurred to me that this was the pandemic’s version of the Big Day Out. Doubtless, the Pakenham Pan-Pipe Ensemble would be headlining the Main Stage, tearing the roof of with their version of ‘Enter Sandman’. The whole thing ran like clockwork. I’d say it was like a well-oiled machine, but I’m yet to encounter a piece of machinery as awesome as the vaccination centre at Cranbourne. The staff were, frankly, impeccable. I’m supposed to rest now but, for some reason, I feel an uncontrollable urge to listen to pan-pipes. Getting vaccinated felt like a tangible step out of the pandemic. I can’t wait for the next one. stuart@stuartmccullough.com
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By Craig MacKenzie FOOTBALL Victoria aims to restart the 2021 league season this weekend. The state body emailed clubs on Friday with a return to competition update, a link to its updated return to training and playing conditions, information on the competitions calendar, postponed fixtures and a link to its COVID-19 Football Portal providing information on the biosecurity requirements clubs must enforce. FV also urged clubs to register their matches with the state government’s public event framework to ensure COVID-19 safety for attendees, staff and organisers. FV’s email acknowledged the current circumstances faced by clubs coming out of lockdown as well as the restrictive parameters of the return to training and playing conditions. “This has been a consideration when planning for the remainder of the competition season however unfortunately there may be no ‘ideal’ environment for the remainder of the season,” the FV email said. “All clubs are facing the same challenges and the ability for the football community to be adaptable, agile, and understanding of the circumstances is vital in completing the competition season with minimal further impactful disruptions. “The future is uncertain therefore it is pivotal that we utilise, to the maximum capacity, the window of opportunity to return to competition fixtures as efficiently as possible.” FV reserves the right to reschedule any fixtures for Friday 18 June casting doubt over Chelsea’s away match against FC Noble Hurricanes. However both clubs are proceeding as if this Friday’s fixture will go ahead as FV has yet to contact them about a possible switch. “As far as I know our away game will be Friday night if restrictions allow us to play,” Chelsea gaffer Carlo Melino said. FV has mandated strict return to training and playing conditions and has outlined a range of sanctions should clubs fail to comply. “Breach of these conditions may void insurance policies under the FA (Football Australia) insurance program, may be dealt with under FV’s Grievance, Disciplinary and Tribunal
Back in black: Referees, players, coaches, administrators and supporters are hoping for a resumption of the league season this weekend. Picture: Darryl Kennedy
Bylaw and may incur substantial fines under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2018. “Clubs must source written approval from the landowner (council) before training/competition commences.” Under current restrictions changing rooms are to remain closed and total attendees at matches are capped at 150. Clubs are hoping for these requirements to be amended during one of the state government’s daily media conferences this week. FV’s NPL and Community Competitions Team continues to work on the calendar for the remainder of the season taking into consideration a range of factors including the integrity of competitions, high performance and technical expertise and known facility constraints across different levels of competition. The guidelines for competitions remain as follows:
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“Maintaining the integrity of competitions including the strict promotion and relegation systems in place for senior competitions. “Utilising the remainder of the year including catch-up rounds and finals dates to ensure as many fixtures as possible are played.” However FV added a crucial proviso to its email reminding clubs of the controlling body’s right to revise current guidelines. “Please note, the information provided is based on current circumstances and may change, at FV’s sole discretion at any point in time (especially if there are any further interruptions to the competition season).” Skye United has been caught up in the updated competitions conditions. It had been fixtured to play its State 2 South-East match against North Caulfield at Skye Recreation Reserve on Thursday night but is now trying to reschedule the match to Sunday.
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By Ben Triandafillou MATT Laurie’s promising colt Ranveer showed his class with a gutsy win first-up in the heavy conditions at Sandown on Saturday. The Winning Rupert-sired two-yearold had just the one run in the Spring last year where he ran second to the one-time Golden Slipper favourite Profiteer at Flemington before he was sent for a spell. Returning after seven-months off the scene, Mornington-based trainer Matt Laurie queried whether the heavy conditions would take too much of a toll on his colt first-up. “I was a bit worried,” Laurie said post-race. “I felt that we probably hadn’t done enough for this sort of surface today but I hoped class would take him through.” Ranveer’s class certainly shown through as he travelled outside the leader’s girth before extending in the straight to win by just under a length over the Phillip Stokes-trained deubtant Our Heidi. They put a gap on the rest of the field with another two lengths back to third. Laurie said the colt, who played up in the barriers before the jump, would take plenty of benefit from the experience. “It was a bit frustrating to see that but hopefully he has this run under his belt and he can move forward,” he said. “He looked to be running on empty a fair way from home to my eye… he’ll come on a hell of a lot
from that.” The win brought up jockey Ben Melham’s first metropolitan winner back since returning from suspension. Melham echoed Laurie’s thoughts saying that Ranveer’s ability took him a long way on Saturday.
“He’s a lovely colt,” Melham said. “Obviously, today’s conditions weren’t ideal for him but we just nursed him along as his condition was a bit of a query on the heavy ground first-up. “He’s still a bit colty, a bit rowdy and full of himself but with this run
under his belt, I’m sure he’ll calm down and we’ll get a better idea (of his potential).” Laurie identified another race at Caulfield in two weeks’ time for Ranveer before ‘backing off’ and focusing on a Spring campaign.
All class: Matt Laurie’s two-year-old Ranveer returns a winner at Sandown on Saturday 12 June. Picture: Supplied
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