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Detectives inspect a car which was allegedly used to hit a man in Carrum Downs after a shooting incident. Pictures: Gary Sissons

Carrum Downs shooting investigated Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au AN investigation is underway after a gun was fired in a Carrum Downs street last week. Police have been told that a man walking along Cadles Road was approached by a person with a gun, who

then fired a shot at him. The man was not hit, but was then run into by a driver in a stolen black Ford. The alleged incident happened just after 8am, 16 February. The occupants of the stolen Ford abandoned the car after crashing it. Along with the person who fired the gun, they jumped into a waiting vehicle

and fled the scene. Police believe that they escaped in a silver Toyota Camry. As of 18 February, no arrests have been made. The man who was shot at, a 25-yearold Langwarrin resident, was taken to the Alfred Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. He is in a serious but stable condition.

A police statement said that “Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses” who can help them with their investigation. “Investigators believe the vehicles may have been in the area in the leadup to the incident and are appealing to anyone who may have seen them

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to come forward,” the statement read. “Detectives are investigating whether parties are known to each other.” Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information can contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000. Witnesses can submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au

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THE road under the newly reconstructed Carrum Station in use. Picture: LXRP

Green light for new road THE connection between the Nepean Highway and McLeod Road in Carrum is now open. Works to connect the roads have taken place amid level crossing removal works at Eel Race Road in Carrum and Mascot Avenue in Bonbeach. Those two crossings were permanently closed on 2 February. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said that “directly connecting the area’s two arterial roads, McLeod Road and the Nepean Highway, will significantly reduce congestion and let traffic flow more freely through the connection between Nepean Highway,

Frankston Freeway, and EastLink.” “The new intersection, completely free of boom gates, also includes dedicated lanes for traffic turning right into McLeod Road from Station Street, improving travel and reducing congestion on smaller local roads.” Commuters have been faced with traffic headaches while work was undertaken on the road project. Drivers were forced to take detours via Bondi, Bonbeach, Edithvale and Seaford roads while waiting for the connection to open. Trains began running from Carrum

St on the new overhead rail bridge when the station reopened on 17 February. “The new direct connection of McLeod Road to the Nepean Highway as well as the Karrum Karrum Bridge will make travel times so much better and safer for the Carrum community,” Ms Kilkenny said. “With the boom gates at Station Street gone, we’ll have almost twice as much time to get traffic through the lights during peak times.” From Tuesday 25 February to mid March, the Nepean Highway at Carrum will be reduced to two lanes.

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Community rallies at boat ramp Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au A CROWD of hundreds turned up to a rally on Sunday, 16 February to support keeping Launching Way as operators at the Patterson River boat ramp. Trevor and Lynette Hogan of Launching Way have manned the boat ramp for 25 years. Following a lease dispute with Melbourne Water, they now face eviction on 31 March. Mr Hogan said they were “very blindsided” by the call to give them their marching orders. “The boat ramp has been manned for last 50 years and we’ve done 25 years,” he said. “Realistically there isn’t real rhyme or reason to what they’re doing at all.” Mr Hogan said the proposal of a short term stay beyond 31 March might be damaging to the business. “There’s been nothing put in writing or formally offered to us, but normally the winter time is not commercially viable. Normally you’re trading over the whole year and take losses over the winter period, so a proposal for a six month stay would be commercially not viable,” he said. A rally held last weekend to show support for the Hogans was attended by a big crowd. “The event was mind blowing. A bit of a rally had been organised to show our local member Sonya Kilkenny and [boating minister] Jaala Pulford that we had support, and we thought about 50 or 60 people might show, but we had over 100 boats and we had over 400 people,” he said. “We had support coming in from every direction. We were quite gobsmacked.” Launching Way has also hosted the annual Mates Day event, taking disabled people out on the water for a day out fishing. Local boater John Willis was among those at the rally voicing their disappointment. “How on earth can this government preach better boating

Rallying the troops: Local boater John Willis and boat ramp operators Lynette and Trevor Hogan address the crowd at a rally. Picture: Gary Sissons

without recognising and supporting the excellent service and passion offered by the Hogans and their staff,” he said. “Our blood is boiling over this hypocrisy.” Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny told The News that “the Hogans’ lease with Melbourne Water, originally due to expire at the end of August 2018, was extended and is now due to expire on 31 March 2020. Following recent discussions with the Hogans, I understand that they have recently been offered a short term lease while the government seeks expressions of interest to manage the Patterson River boat ramp from this spring.” “I really hope the Hogans will take part in the expressions of interest process and register their interest in managing the boat launch into the future. They are well regarded by many boaters and fishers and have been such a great source of information, support and comfort for so many

people at the boat launch over a period of many, many years,” she said. The eviction comes amid a state government review into “infrastructure management” of boat ramps in Port Phillip. The Better Boating Victoria website states that “the Victorian government is committed to reviewing the management of boat ramp infrastructure in Port Phillip and Western Port.” The review, conducted by Deloitte, will look into “identification of current issues impacting the management of recreational boating infrastructure, assessment of current management practices, assessment of recreational boating assets in Port Phillip and Western Port, options for management improvements, and consideration of a dedicated boating infrastructure authority.” The review is due to be completed in April. More information at betterboating.vic.gov.au/ about/port-phillip-western-port-review/

Minister urged to remove recycler KINGSTON Council is calling on the planning minister to intervene to move Alex Fraser Group out of their Clarinda recycling site by 2023. The recycler’s permit to operate is valid until December 2023. They had hoped to extend it until 2038, but had that move rejected by council late last year (“Council agrees to take out the trash”, The News, 27/11/19). The mayor Georgina Oxley said last week that the decision to reject the recycler a longer permit had been appealed to VCAT. She urged the planning minister to step in. “Protecting green wedges, which are the lungs of our city, has been a strong priority of council and the Victorian government and key to that is finally moving on industrial waste operations,” Cr Oxley said. “Council’s planning policies could not be clearer about the future of this area, and what is really at stake regarding this application is the credibility of the planning system. “Alex Fraser were given eight years notice to find a new location, and still have until 2023 before their permit expires. The company should observe the planning scheme and focus on finding a suitable site in an industrial area for its long term future. Because its future is not in the Green Wedge. “The safeguarding of Melbourne’s green wedges is far too important to be left to VCAT and we call on the planning minister to call in the application and act in the best interests of the environment, our community and the integrity of the planning system.” The Alex Fraser Group circulated a letter to Clarinda residents late last year pitching their case for a longer stay. The letter, signed by Alex Fraser Group director Peter Murphy, read that if the site is shutdown “Victoria’s recycling crisis would worsen, with more materials which could be recycled potentially going to landfill (“Recycler pitches longer stay”, The News, 13/11/19).”

Donations gathered to feed fire fighters A GROUP of Mentone volunteers have helped organise the donation of over 12,000 “snack packs” to firefighters who were tackling blazes in East Gippsland. Caroline and Andy Bosworth have teamed up with more than 100 volunteers to put together the donation. Over 500 individual donations were made. Bags of chips, muesli bars, lollies, and juice boxes were among the donations that were made from throughout the Frankston, Kingston, and Bayside areas. “The response has been so overwhelmingly positive,” Ms Bosworth said. “Within hours of each donation call out, donations both large and small started to appear at my door, the response has been amazing”.

The packs were also accompanied by letters written by local children thanking firefighters for their work. “The letters from the children are so precious and I hope they bring a smile to those emergency services workers who receive them,” Ms Bosworth said.

CAROLINE and Andy Bosworth with donations. Picture: Supplied.

Shire wants to get tougher on jet ski hoons Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors hope local laws officers will be able to book hooning jet ski riders in summers to come. The shire officers this year have the power to collect evidence that can lead to prosecutions, but must be content with issuing verbal warnings and not infringement notices. The mayor Cr Sam Hearn said the shire would continue lobbying for its officers to be able to book hooning jet ski riders. The shire will also continue its campaign for safe swimming areas, where jet skis are banned. Cr Hearn told The News that jet skis should be kept closer to launching ramps, away from swimmers. Local laws officers are now restricted to “speaking to and educating the public, surveillance and gathering evidence”. The evidence of jet skis breaking the rules – including photographs and jet ski registration numbers - is handed over to Marine Safety Victoria (MSV), which then decides whether to issue infringement notices. Cr Hearn said the MSV “actually prosecutes and fines” jet ski riders for breaking the rules “so it’s not as though they’re getting off”. “Next summer, I hope we can gather evidence

and deliver fines,” he said. “At the moment the system [of gathering evidence and prosecution] is shared between two agencies. “I would still like to see a more simple zoning area to separate swimmers and jet skis.” The shire’s acting manager environment protection Katie McKenzie said officers would enforce compliance within the five-knot zone – usually within 200-metres of shore – or 500-metres from shore along the coastline from Safety Beach to Portsea (“Words of warning for jet ski hoons” The News, 3/2/20). These are the areas where jet ski riders come into most contact with swimmers and paddle boarders. “Our officers will focus on hoon behaviour in the five-knot zone, which includes enforcing speed limits, in an effort to protect swimmers and other water users,” she said. “Hoon behaviour outside the five-knot zone can only be enforced by the Water Police.” Ms McKenzie said as well as shire officers “patrolling beaches watching out for speeding and erratic operation of jet skis, they will also be encouraging good behaviour on our heavily used beaches: after all, summer is for everyone”. Keith Platt

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Audit into Green Wedge action delay Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au THE process undertaken to act on changes to Frankston’s Green Wedge management plan has been referred to an audit for review. On 14 October last year, Frankston councillors voted to reject a proposal to open up Green Wedge land in Carrum Downs to allow for the expansion of the industrial estate. More than three months later, a new motion was brought before council seeking to reverse that decision. Although the renewed push to open up Green Wedge land failed, councillors at the meeting expressed concern that their previous resolution to authorise council officers to write to the planning minister about the green wedge management plan had not been acted on. Last week, a council statement acknowledged that there had been a “failure to enact the implementation of council’s October 2019 Green Wedge resolution in a timely manner”. The statement read that “an error in the process for making the short stay accommodation local law” had also occurred. Council CEO Phil Cantillon said that “to address councillors’ concerns, and ensure good governance and transparency, these matters will be referred to the audit and risk committee for full review and oversight.” “Councillors and the executive team are working to develop a robust approach to improving transparency and

accountability across the organisation, to ensure we are achieving not just good, but exceptional governance outcomes,” Mr Cantillon said. Frankston’s audit and risk committee comprises six members, with three being councillors. Cr Colin Hampton, who was behind the recent motion to reconsider opening up the Green Wedge, is a member of that committee. In December, state government appointed monitor Prue Digby handed down her report into Frankston Council’s governance. “Following Ms Digby’s report, council is required to provide a written submission to the minister for local government outlining its commitment and actions taken to address the monitor’s recommendations listed in the report, of which the need to strengthen governance is one,” Mr Cantillon said. Cr Quinn McCormack was among the councillors who shared their concerns about council’s processes at their 28 January meeting. “How can we have confidence in our governance if one councillor can hold up a resolution for three months,” she asked (“Industrial expansion rejected again”, The News, 3/2/2020). The statement provided by council also read that “following council’s endorsement of the short stay rental local law in January, council officers identified an oversight whereby a requirement for a public notice to be included in the Victoria Government Gazette at the commencement of the consultation process was missed.” The new local law would intro-

FRANKSTON Council CEO Phil Cantillon (inset) has admitted to recent governance issues.

duce measures to punish owners of short stay rental properties whose guests cause trouble and make noise. Owners will be charged an annual registration fee of $150, with a penalty of up to $2000 for those who fail to register. If three substantiated complaints or one severe complaint is made to council in regards to a property, owners face cancellation of their registration.

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The introduction of that law has hit a stumbling block, and faces a further delay due to council’s failure to provide that public notice. Mr Cantillon said “the result of this is that council is required to consult with the community on the proposed local law for a further term of 28 days, and take into consideration any further public submissions received during this time.”

“This is an unfortunate outcome, particularly given the high level of community engagement undertaken to get to this point. However, I am committed to ensuring our governance processes safeguard against any future reoccurrence,” he said. Mr Cantillon made a public statement about council’s recent governance issues at their 17 February public meeting.

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Cannabis bust

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OVER 400 cannabis plants have been found and seized from a Carrum Downs property, police say. Police officers executed a search warrant at a Leah Grove property around 5.30am, 12 February. They allegedly found 180kg of drugs. Police have not yet made any arrests. Nobody was inside the premises during the police search. Detective Sergeant Flyn Loughlin said “a seizure of this size will hopefully make a significant impact and reduce the amount of illicit drugs reaching the community. Cannabis can have devastating effects on drug users, their lives and their families lives.” “We will continue to work tirelessly to disrupt and shut down these types of operations throughout Victoria,” he said. The investigation is ongoing. Police are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.

POLICE are investigating the theft of credit cards from a car in Aspendale Gardens. Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have been told that an offender broke into a vehicle on Angie Court sometime between 10.30pm and 11.30pm, 1 February, and stole a wallet. Cards from the wallet were then used at two stores and a restaurant on Wells Road, Chelsea Heights, and a bank in Aspendale Gardens. An image of a man (below) police believe can help with their investigation has been released. Anyone who recognises the man is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www. crimestoppervic.com.au.

Assistance line helps VICTORIA Police say they are “pleased” with the number of Frankston residents who have used the new police assistance line for nonurgent matters. The line and website for non-urgent matters was launched on 1 July last year. Victoria Police says that between the launch and 30 September, 37 per cent of burglary and break and enter reports in Frankston were made through the service. 24 per cent of local property damage reports were made through the non-urgent service, as well as 35 per cent of theft reports. Victoria Police inspector Steve Towers said “Victoria Police is pleased with the uptake of the police assistance line and online reporting in the Frankston area.” “These new services have reduced the amount of time local police spend taking reports on non-urgent crimes, giving them more time to be out in the community doing proactive work,” he said. “Across Victoria, we have seen the community continue to utilise these convenient services with over 500,000 calls received at the police assistance line.” Reach the police assistance line on 131 444 or online at police.vic.gov.au/palolr.

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POLICE have shot at a man who allegedly rushed at them with a machete last week. Police arrived at Ashleigh Avenue, Frankston and found a man they say was armed at around 9pm on 9 February. The man allegedly rushed towards police, and an officer fired their gun. A police statement said that the bullet did not hit the man. The alleged offender was sprayed and arrested by police, who were uninjured. The man, believed to be in his 30s, was taken to hospital for assessment. Professional Standards Command have been notified of the incident, which is police protocol when a firearm is discharged.

POLICE are looking for five men believed to have been involved in an assault on Seaford Beach, 20 December 2019. Police say the group of five assaulted one victim after a verbal argument. The victims suffered a broken jaw as a result of the attack. Three women were also present at the time of the assault. Police have released images (below) of a party of people and a car in the hope of finding out more information. Anyone who recognises the people or the car is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 00 or make a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic. com.au

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Red Hill Show Grounds - Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill For info visit: www.redhillshow.com.au Mornington Peninsula Paddock - Celeb Chef Michael Cole on stage - Local exhibitors & producers - Cider Show Australian Mountainboarders - Animals Galore - Fly Dogs - Sheep Shearing - Working Dogs - Woodchop - Music Wildlife Encounters - Community Activities - Tractors - Art & Craft Stalls - Carnival Rides and much more... Admission: Family ticket (2 adults, 3 children 6-17 yrs) $60; Adults $20; F (Entr REE RIDE y inc Children 6-17 yrs $10; 5 yrs & under free; Students/Pensioners $10. Free parking. lu & rid e

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of our finest producers so don’t forget to bring along your market bags for fresh produce, breads, jams and more. Join the Peninsula Wildflowers ‘Bouquet workshop’ at 1pm. Taste the awarded ciders in the 4th Cider Show and enjoy demonstrations on the MPP Stage with Australia’s Chef of the Year, Michael Cole, pasta making with Kobi Jacks and sausage making with Sonya from Woolumbi Farm. Aside from the remarkable array of animals including Clydesdales, cattle, sheep, alpacas, poultry, minature goats, pet fancy rats, working dogs and more, we are thrilled to have a sheep shearing showing us his trade. There will also be woodturning, spinning and weaving demonstrations and vintage farming equipment. And we are pleased to welcome you to Enjoy refreshments at the new Community Corner with Willum Warrain Indigenous kids caravan and other great community groups. Pavilions will be filled with flowers, fruit, vegetables, honey, cooking, craft, photography and art. For show enquiries: ph:5989 2357 e:info@redhillshow.com.au www.redhillshow.com.au

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Sorrento and Queenscliff at11am. There is even a special vegan brunch and bottomless brunch (where the cocktails are bottomless). You certainly won’t leave hungry, or thirsty for that matter! High Tea on the High Seas is great fun throughout the year with various themes including a Chocolate twist for Easter, Gin High Tea and a bottomless sparkling wine version in May to celebrate Mother’s Day. The Bloke’s High Tea for Father’s Day is great fun and includes a specially created menu of sliders, pies and a paddle of beer for dad from breweries on both sides of the bay. Gourmands will love the Captains Lunch. The monthly epicurean events run on the first Saturday of each month departing from both Queenscliff and Sorrento and feature a producer handpicked from either Mornington or Bellarine Peninsula. These producers are showcased during a relaxing three course lunch on a two hour return sail aboard a magnificent Searoad Ferries vessel. More at: www.searoad.com.au

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Signing up to save Centrelink Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au NAMES are rapidly being added to a petition aimed at stopping the closure of Mornington Centrelink and Medicare offices. By last Friday (14 February) the petition had in less than a week attracted 970 signatures and 291 “shares” on social media. The petition followed the federal government’s shock decision to close the Main Street offices on 27 March (“Centrelink shutdown” The News 11/2/20). Clients would be expected to access services at either Frankston, Rosebud or Hastings offices from then on. Mornington Community Information and Support Centre manager Stuart Davis-Meehan organised the petition to be presented to Health Minister and Flinders MP Greg Hunt and NDIS and Government Services Minister Stuart Robert, who made the contentious decision. “[The closure] will have a significant negative impact on those most vulnerable in our community that often need the face-to-face support provided by the office,” the petition says. “In particular, this includes those living in poverty, those living with disability, those experiencing mental ill health and the aged.” Mr Davis-Meehan said: “The added burden for those attending a Centrelink office, of having to travel to Frankston or Rosebud, is of great concern at a time when what is needed is more sup-

port – not less. “This will include added time, money and inconvenience to get the support they need.” Mr Davis-Meehan estimated 10 per cent of Mornington, Mount Martha and Mount Eliza residents are “living in poverty”. “The closure will also reduce the

ability of local agencies to respond in a timely manner to emergency situations for these clients,” he said. Mr Davis-Meehan said his centre assisted 15,100 needy clients in 2018-19, with 90 per cent of its emergency relief clients receiving a Centrelink benefit. “It is an essential service for the most disadvantaged and vulnerable people in

the community,” he said. “Having the office just up the road is of great assistance to those requiring face-to-face contact.” Dunkley Labor MP Peta Murphy said existing customers would have to travel much further to access the services they need. “This is an example of [the govern-

ment] failing to consult the community about the closure of a significant service,” she said. “The federal Liberal government needs to tell vulnerable and elderly residents how they will be able to access help once their service centre is gone. “Residents in my community are worried that they will be left struggling to access support and services. Peninsula-based journalist Debbie Lee said making clients go elsewhere by bus was “ridiculous”. “To get to Hastings is a three-hour round trip - not including waiting for the bus at either end - via Frankston; Rosebud is a little over a two-hour round trip, excluding wait time, and Frankston at best is an hour and a half round trip without wait time for the bus,” she said. “This is all before the actual wait time to get serviced in any of those sites and Frankston is beyond bad now, so it will be a full day out for some customers.” Ms Lee said empty shops at Benton’s Square shopping centre would be an “excellent option” for a new Centrelink/Medicare branch. In a letter to Services Australia Mr Hunt said he was “profoundly disappointed that neither I nor the community were informed or consulted prior to this decision being made”. He reiterated that the Mornington Community Information and Support Centre could host satellite services “to allow Centrelink and Medicare services to continue to be provided in Mornington”.

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Minister for non-services and bureaucrats to blame Who was the academic idiot bureaucrat and federal minister for human non-services that made the decision to close Mornington Centrelink and Medicare offices even without informing Flinders MP, Health Minister Greg Hunt (“Centrelink shutdown” The News 11/2/20). I note that [Government Services] Minister Stuart Robert is a close friend of the prime minister [Scott Morrison], even sharing a house while in Canberra, and is the Assistant Treasurer. Perhaps the motivation is to allow the federal treasurer to achieve his surplus, regardless of the inconvenience and cost to the local community of pensioners? So, what next? Are Rosebud, Frankston and Cranbourne also to be closed? These so-called bureaucrats expect us all to use the internet to deal with the department, regardless of age and experience with that procedure. From personal experience, being a very senior senior, I updated assets (with the help of family) on the system and was told I would be contacted by the department, as the figure was in excess to the “noffn”, whatever that is. However, I heard nothing further for a few weeks and had to contact Greg Hunt’s office to ascertain what they were seeking. His office advised that they required further documentation, which was immediately supplied in person to the Rosebud Centrelink office. Six months later I received an account for payment from Centrelink for a $100 overpayment of the age pension. It is about time these overpaid academic Idiots, bureaucrats and politicians spent more time and effort in improving the system, as opposed to reducing further inadequate services to the community. But we can only blame ourselves can’t we, as we elected them. Robert Troutbeck, Boneo

Callous closure After reeling at the lack of action on such things as climate change and sports rorts, I thought that at least we could rely on being looked after [by the federal government]. Not the case - front page news regarding the closure of Mornington Centrelink blew this dream to bits (“Centrelink shutdown” The News 11/2/20). What callous lack of thinking allowed the federal government to attack the most disadvantaged of our community by making it near impossible to keep appointments or conduct Centrelink business vital to their welfare? It is already an appalling state of affairs that allows Newstart recipients to attempt to survive on $275 a week without placing this hardship upon them. It would also be well advised to think of aged pensioners and people with disabilities among others and treat them with compassion, not callousness. I would urge [Flinders MP] Greg Hunt to urgently raise this matte in Parliament to prevent this astonishing action. Concerned members of the public can also contact their local member to urgently stop this abuse of our most vulnerable. Mel Farnbach, Balnarring

Shabby treatment [Flinders MP] MP Greg Hunt, and our whole Mornington Peninsula community, are being treated rather shabbily by the Morrison government. Closing Centrelink and Medicare access to a large portion of the peninsula is cavalier (“Centrelink shutdown” The News 11/2/20). Is this the first move towards privatisation of these services? Reducing staff numbers of a service already well understaffed, would make this an attractive proposition for some carpetbagger friends of our corruption-prone government. After raising my concerns about this with Mr Hunt, he assured me that he’s working terribly hard on a reversal of this sorry decision. It’s not that the peninsula is blessed with the greatest public transport system so people can access services many miles away. Which leads me to the question, where is our Liberal state MP for Mornington [David Morris] when you need him? Rupert Steiner, Balnarring

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Pain and suffering Is [Flinders MP] Greg Hunt (also the Health Minister) willing to stand by while some faceless minister from Canberra closes Centrelink? Is he aware of the pain, the suffering, the inconvenience this causes? What does he care, he is a politician [and] they don’t listen to ordinary people. Maybe it is helping to balance the budget. Terry Catlow, Mornington

Robodebt extortion What a despicable act by our (so-called) Liberal government in closing the Mornington Centrelink and Medicare offices (“Centrelink shutdown” The News 11/2/20). Our seemingly ineffectual Flinders MP Greg Hunt, reckons he didn’t know. Tell that to the judge at the next election. We need to know who authorised this malicious act, and why. Or will it remain a state secret? Clearly, welfare recipients, be they aged or other pensioners, or desperately destitute Newstart recipients, are not worth taxpayers’ dollars for assistance at a Mornington office, whereas $100 million strategically spent for “sports grants” is a valuable investment to keep a few MPs in power. With private health insurance in rapid decline, any surreptitious injury possible to Medicare is beneficial. Thousands of our unworthy untouchables are homeless because they can’t afford rent, or penniless because they can. A great many of these don’t want or need a computer and internet plan to communicate with Centrelink and fill in forms. Too many can’t. Was our local office overwhelmed by the response to the illegal “robodebt” racket? Or by pensioners like me who, following due process, reported the death of a loved one and was subsequently unceremoniously directed to pay to Centrelink, the loved one’s $20,000 alleged debt, without evidence, statement or invoice? Just send the money. This would be criminal extortion in any other country, since I had no liability for this debt. Ignoring these people doesn’t work, you have to eyeball them and sort them out. Centrelink needs radical reform, a new start, from top to bottom, especially customer nonservice. Sack the incompetent and arrogant and keep our absolutely essential offices here (providing there are enough surviving employees). Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington

Distrust over airfield Having been embarrassed into allowing the Tyabb air show to proceed due to community pressure, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is now moving to restrict future airfield operations. The 17 February planning services committee meeting aims to restrict the airport, flying school and other businesses. Why? Is it because of complaints from a ratepayers group? Or to facilitate what I regard as the inappropriate Stuart Road high density development next to the airport on “rural residential” land. That’s 252 houses on 25 acres. This recent council agitation against the airport coincides with that lifestyle development proposal and with a change in council’s “openness” with respect to the airport. Council sought airport cooperation for a noise survey in February 2019, the report was to be made available to Peninsula Aero Club as a basis for it to formulate a voluntary unenforceable master plan. Council refused to release the report. Why? Did it show noise is not an issue and therefore ratepayer complaints are not justified, or did it reveal council should never have allowed the existing Stuart Road development? On the understanding the legal opinion would be shared, council sought and received assistance from PAC as council investigated airport permits and operations. PAC cooperated, council then refused to share the opinion. So much for trust and cooperation.

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This attitude from council leads to mistrust. Now the air show is imminent council intends to recommence its attacks on the airport, flying school and airport businesses. This is a waste of community rates in what promise to be an expensive legal battle. It makes one wonder if these councillors deserve re-election, or is this attack coming from within the planning department for other undisclosed reasons? Maybe the state government should intervene. Ian Johnson, Somerville So Mornington Peninsula Shire wants more power under the planning laws (“Shire wants more power under planning laws” The News 5/2/20)). It would be inappropriate to grant this shire more powers because they do not wield the powers they already have in a responsible manner. One need only consider last year’s episode when the shire planning department issued written stop work notices to aviation-related businesses at Tyabb Airfield, including the flying school. Despite numerous requests for information from the shire, no valid reasons have been given for this action. Some commentators have speculated that the shire is trying to close down the airfield to enable property development that would otherwise be incompatible with the airfield. An obvious example is the current attempt to develop a retirement village on the airfield boundary. It is unfortunate that these activities by the shire are occurring at a time when the City of Casey is under the microscope for alleged corruption.One wonders if all councils need to be scrutinised more closely by an independent authority. Mornington Peninsula Shire must not be given additional planning powers. Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Eric Collier, Somerville

Time to serve I do like to read the letters each week, but I am slowly being disillusioned by the names of John Cain, Rupert Steiner, Brian A Mitchelson and, occasionally, Joe Lenzo. I agree that we have our own disillusioned bias as being irrefutable, a Labor, Liberal or Greens philosophical follower, but I think it is about time that these participants in the letters furore call it a day on blaming one party or another party. They may claim we are not doing enough for the climate and they read what they want to read and interpret what suits their philosophy and do not seem to see there is another side. We are, as a nation/state/community, called upon to help. Help comes in many ways, donations of money, time and labour. I would like to know if the above named have made any such donations or just spend time criticising and making judgements on the merits and faults of others. I can find fault with a lot of things in my life, and I endeavour to correct them, without castigating myself or others that maybe involved. I think it’s about time these letter writers take a good look at themselves and, instead of criticising, decide that unless it is anything of benefit to the universe/globe/Australia/and the Mornington Peninsula, they stop their belly-aching and reconsider what they could do for Earth and the peninsula. They should cast aside their political values and think, not of themselves and their political ideology, and suggest what we can do to assist our planet and community, in a way that may benefit everybody, and just not themselves. David Lines, Tyabb

Ironic backlash Oh the irony of it! Graham Griffth announces that we need “pearls of wisdom and humour” in the letters page and need a break from the “loony lefties” that presently dominate (“Need writers with humour and pearls of wisdom” Letters 4/2/20). While he makes a valid point, surely he didn’t think that said loonies would simply sail off into the sunset and disappear? Opinionated people never do that. Politics 101 guidelines are clear: the best form of defense is attack. And boy, didn’t they all come out fighting? With vehement indignation they penned some of their best intellectual garbage (disguised as pearls of wisdom) to date (“Creative criticism”, “Hidden humour”,

“Misguided humour” and “Right name callers” Letters 12/2/20). So Graham, that idea backfired spectacularly didn’t it? Don’t be discouraged it’s all quite humorous really. Peter Evans, Mt. Martha

The right links There are many right wing equivalents (cantankerous conservatives, witless wits, reasonless righties) to the loony left. Here’s just a few of the many: The Collation, the True Blue Crew, the United Patriots Front, Fraser Anning’s Conservative National Party, the Antipodean Resistance, Australian Defence League, Australia First Party, Hellenic Nationalists of Australia, Patriotic Youth League, Proud Boys, Reclaim Australia, Rise Up Australia Party, United Patriots Front and, of course, One Nation. The list goes on but I have a word limit on my thesis. Every extremist killing in the US in 2018 had a link to a right-wing extremism, according to a January 2019 report from the Anti-Defamation League’s Centre on Extremism. The findings are consistent with other recent research on rightwing extremism in the US, which shows it’s on the rise. The threat from extreme rightwing terrorism in Australia has increased, ASIO says And almost all of these are perpetuated by white people, many who use the Bible to justify their actions. Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

Continuing debate Geez, the holidays went quick. Michael G Free is back in print full of inaccuracies as usual (“Hidden humour” Letters 11/2/20). I used Tuvalu as an example of inundation however, other islands such as the Marshall Islands and Nauru are another couple to be going on with. He makes much of the display of children in a wading pool and I found his description of the woman very sexist by unnecessarily referring to her size. He probably thought that was humorous. That display was highlighting the threat of inundation. Michael would have seen film footage of water slowly creeping over the land and swallowing the beachfront of Pacific Islands. If there had been a threat of sea level rising while [Prime Minister] Scott [Morrison] was there, he would have been on the first plane out of there. What Morrison witnessed was a token of the islanders’ problem, much like the token he displayed when he came sashaying into Parliament hugging his lump of coal, declaring his love and devotion to the coal industry. I’m glad Michael was amused at the plight of Tuvaluans. My highlight was sometime back when Michael suggested all was well, regarding climate change with us, because it wasn’t happening in the Southern Hemisphere. A real belly laugh that one. John Cain, McCrae

Price of delivery I too want to share my concerns about the roundabout at the Jetty Road and freeway intersection (“Upgrade delay” Letters 11/2/20). I often avoid this intersection because of safety and congestion problems. I am also interested to know when {Flinders MP] Greg Hunt will honour his election promises. He promised to deliver the Jetty Road overpass. If he wants to win again, he needs to deliver on his promises. This is why [Premier Daniel] Andrews won the state election, because he promised to remove 50 level crossings and he actually kept his promise. It’s not rocket science. Eileen Lambert, Rosebud

Poo survey A 2019 Pets in Australia report tells us we live with more than five million companion dogs. That’s a whole lot of dog poo to deal with. I’m a PhD student at CQUniversity and a dog owner. I’m researching whether we can compost dog poo at home and make it safe for use in backyard vege gardens. An important part of my study is finding out how much poo dogs produce, whether their owners pick it up, what they use and what they do with it. My online survey is short, anonymous, and seeks dog owners’ views and habits around collection and disposal of dog poo. Any Australian dog owner over 13 can participate at www. surveymonkey.com/r/DogFaecesDisposal Emily Bryson, Lockleys, South Australia

All aboard for a special Thomas & friends celebration Puffing Billy Railway celebrates 75 years of Thomas the Tank Engine WHEN Rev Wilbert Awdry wrote his first book, The Three Railway Engines, in 1945, he had no idea that his story about trains on the Island of Sodor would go on to captivate generations of children from all over the world. The Three Railway Engines was the first of 42 books in The Railway Series that inspired the beloved television show that every child (and parent!) now knows as Thomas and Friends. To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first book and Thomas’ birthday, Puffing Billy Railway, Australia’s favourite steam train, is giving eight lucky ‘A Day Out with Thomas’ guests a chance to win the ultimate - money can’t buy - Thomas the Tank Engine experience. Everyone who purchases a ticket to an upcoming Autumn session of ‘A Day Out with Thomas’ at Puffing Billy will go into the draw to win one of two daily prizes. The first prize will give the winner a once in a lifetime experience to hop onboard Thomas, meet the driver, have their photo taken, and then enjoy a Thomas themed tea menu surrounded by everyone’s favourite tank engine and his friends (valid for two adults and two children). Second prize is a special Thomas and Friends prize pack valued at $75. ‘A Day out with Thomas’ takes place at Puffing Billy’s Gembrook Station on 22nd, 23rd and 29th February, and 1st, 14th, 15th, 21st and 22nd March, 2020. Guests will enjoy a 35-minute train ride with Thomas and his friends, as well a range of other activities, including: • The Imagination Station - play & create with Thomas and his friends • Meet the Fat Controller • Watch the engines shunting through the yards • Jumping castles • Animal nursery

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• Face painting • Photos with the Bulgy Bus • Photo opportunities with Thomas and his friends. Puffing Billy Railway Event Manager, Matt Collopy, said the Day Out with Thomas is one of the most popular events on Puffing Billy’s calendar. “Families can take advantage of a range

of free activities before boarding the train for a 35-minute ride through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges,” Matt said. “Whether it is your child’s first visit to Puffing Billy, or they are returning for this event, the magic of our historic railway and this year’s 75th anniversary makes ‘A Day Out with Thomas’, even more special. We hope everyone can come and join us for a fun family day out to share the excitement

and celebrate Thomas and his friends at Puffing Billy Railway.” Adult tickets are the same price as a child (aged 4 years and over) – with these allinclusive tickets only $42.00 per person, $25.00 for toddlers (aged 1-3 years) and free for children under 1 year. Bookings are essential and must be made online at www.puffingbilly.com.au

To celebrate Thomas’ 75th birthday, everyone who purchases a ticket to the upcoming Autumn session of Day out with thomastm will go in the draw win a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Use promo code thomasNEws to receive 10% off all event tickets. Visit our website for all details and event dates. Day Out With ThomasTM © 2020 Gullane (Thomas) Limited. Thomas & FriendsTM Based on The Railway Series by The Reverend W. Awdry. © 2020 Gullane (Thomas) Limited. Thomas the Tank Engine, Thomas & Friends and Day Out With Thomas are trademarks of Gullane (Thomas) Limited. © 2020 Mattel. All Rights Reserved. ® and TM designated U.S. trademarks of Mattel, except as noted.

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Returned soldier dead after being thrown from horse Compiled by Cameron McCullough A SAD fatality took place on Sunday last, the victim being Mr Angus Sharkey, who was visiting at “Beachleigh,” the residence of Mrs Forster, Mornington Road. Deceased was riding on the road in the vicinity of the Mornington racecourse, when he was thrown from his horse, and falling on his head, received such injuries as to cause death to ensue very shortly after. Deceased, who was 21 years of age, was a returned soldier. The funeral took place on Tuesday, the interment taking place in the Frankston cemetery with military honors. The coffin was mounted on a gun-carriage and a large numbers of returned men headed the cortege. The following Returned Soldiers acted as pallbearers – Messrs J. C. Murphy, C. Bunney, Petrie, Anderson, Watson, and R. McKenzie. The Rev. A. P. McFarlane officiated at the graveside. *** THE modern plate glass windows, recently added to the premises of Messrs G. E. Rogers and Son, ironmongers, Playne street, attracted considerable attention during the week. More anon. *** IT is announced in our advertising columns that a grand Gymkhana will be held at Hastings on Easter Monday, under the auspices of the Hastings branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association and the Brass Band. The programme will be adver-

tised later. Mr. J. Bickley is the hon. secretary. *** A SPLENDID line of preserving jars just arrived at G E Rogers & Son. *** A GRAND ball and supper to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day will be held in the Hastings Catholic School Hall on Friday, 19th March. Tickets will be sold at 3/-, 2/-, and 1/-. *** HOUSEWIVES will be interested in the new method of bottling fruit. Outfits now on view at G. E. Rogers and Son. *** MR. Percy Lyon announces that he has purchased the business lately carried on by Mr. A Shannon, of Frankston. Mr. Lyon, who is a returned soldier, is a practical baker and pastry cook, and is soliciting a share of public patronage. He undertakes to produce an article that will give entire satisfaction. *** LIEUT. H. W. James, who has seen service with the A.I.F., will give a lantern lecture entitled.”With the Fighting Forces Abroad,” in the Methodist Church, Frankston, on Thursday evening next, at 8 o’clock. *** CR. W. J Oates needs no introduction to the public of Frankston. It will give satisfaction to many to know, however, that he his entered into the business circle of the town, and will materially strengthen the ranks of the progressive commercial men who are endeavouring to push forward the

interests of the town. Mr. Oates announces in another column that he has purchased the business known as the “Frankston Dairy”, lately conducted by Messrs. Peebles and Strong. He intends to conduct the business on up-to-date lines, and guarantees an absolutely pure milk supply, direct from his own well-known dairy farm. *** We have been requested by. Mr. W. Minton, the Hon. Supt. of the Melbourne Ragged Boys’ Home, to acknowledge the receipt of a donation of £1 from Mr. R. R. Drake, the Treasurer of the “Seagull Swimming Club”, Long Island, Frankston, which amount has been accepted with many thanks, on behalf of the Boys’ Home on Oliver’s Hill, Frankston. *** LAST Sunday afternoon the Wattle Club entertained a number of invalid soldiers at Frankston. The following extract from the weekly report of the Red Cross V.M.C. speaks for itself: “Sunday was another ideal day for motoring, and the boys thoroughly enjoyed the run to Frankston, where they were entertained by the ladies of the “Wattle Club.” (The roads just past Moorabbin Station, until nearing Cheltenham, are fast falling into a very hard state, and a new track is being cut by the motorists on the south side. It is to be hoped that those responsible will take the repairs in hand quickly). The usual generous hospitality prevailed. There is always a special “personal touch” at Frankston – music and songs passed the afternoon

away. Our genial V.P. No. 3, in a delightfully ethereal vein, returned thanks on behalf of the V.M.C and the boys. He must have more opportunities of disclosing his hidden treasures of speech. The return trip was made at 4.30, and it is pleasing to relate that tyre troubles were absent on both outward and homeward journeys. Twenty-two cars were present.” *** THE many friends of Cr H. E. Unthank, of Hastings, will regret to learn that he was the victim of a serious riding accident yesterday. From particulars to hand it appears he was rounding up sheep on horse back in one of his home paddocks, when the horse fell and rolled on him. Mr Unthank when discovered some hours later was suffering excruciating pain, and his agony was so great that his friends desisted in their efforts to remove him to the homestead. The sufferer was made as comfortable as possible pending the arrival of medical aid which had been summoned by telephone. Dr Maxwell was speedily in attendance, and affording what relief was possible had the patient removed to St Pancras Private Hospital. *** OUR LETTER BOX To the Editor, Sir, I am extremely glad to see by your last number that the Frankston Gas and Electric Co. comes in for some well merited criticism. Yours is not the only complaint that I have heard, and such occur-

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rences as commented on, combined with the Company’s attitude towards extension of lighting facilities to Seaford, make it highly desirable that the Council should take some strong and definite steps in the direction of securing relief. No district can progress without modern conveniences, yet here at Seaford we are compelled to go about with tallow candles and kerosene lamps as if we were hundreds of miles from civilization. I am given to understand that the charter given to the Frankston Gas and Electric Co. provided for a continuous service, as well as for lighting up the contiguous districts, such as the Seaford Riding, yet neither of these things are being done. Councillors may be assured they will have the full support of their constituents in asking that full attention should be paid to these matters. Good lighting is an essential to progress, and a deterrent to fire risk. Why should these districts be kept back in the way they are? I might mention I have just returned from Sydney where seaside land (residential – not shop) thirty miles and more from the city is worth £15 upwards, a foot – and why ? Because conveniences, such as light, water, travelling facilities, are provided as a matter of course for the public. Yours &c., A. T. CARTHEW. “Lialeeta”, Seaford. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 13 February 1920

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Melinda Schneider’s tribute to the legendary Doris Day IN 2019, the world lost one of its biggest stars with the passing of Doris Day. A legend of stage, screen and song, Doris died aged 97, leaving behind an incredible body of work, including iconic movies and unforgettable songs. Doris Day, “the girl next door”, had millions of fans around the world, none bigger than charttopping Australian singer songwriter Melinda Schneider, who has recorded two albums of Doris’ songs, co-written and starred in a theatre show based on Doris’ life, and done sell-out tours celebrating Doris’ work. “I was so saddened to hear the news of the passing of the amazing Doris Day,” Melinda said. Melinda Schneider has announced her national tour A Farewell To Doris as her heartfelt tribute to Doris Day. This nostalgic concert celebration will feature the wonderful Young At Heart band and include such timeless hits as Que Sera, Sera, Sentimental Journey, Everybody Loves a Lover and Secret Love plus classic songs from the movies Calamity Jane, Love Me or Leave Me and The Pajama Game, as well as a number of Doris’ big band standards. Melinda’s love affair with Doris Day started when she saw Calamity Jane when she was just eight. “I thought she was the best of everything a woman can be, and when I grew up I wanted to be just like her,” Melinda says. “Whenever I revisit some of her old movies, I’m transported back to that place, a place

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Pearcedale pounded, Carrum fall short despite big total, Seaford miss by two runs By Brodie Cowburn

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PEARCEDALE have slumped to an outright loss against Long Island. Long Island put on an aggressive display on day one, replying to Pearcedale’s first innings score of 71 with 1/128. They declared after just 22 overs, sending Pearcedale back in to face the music again on day two. Adam Tweddle was the star of the show on day two, posting figures of 5/27 off 19 overs to inflict further misery onto Pearcedale. After 45 overs, Pearcedale were dismissed for 56. To lock in an outright win, Long Island came in for one over and put the final two runs needed on the board. Despite an impressive showing from their tail end, Main Ridge couldn’t get over the line against Pines at Eric Bell Reserve. Pines scored 261 on day one, leaving Main Ridge with a difficult task. Their run chase started on shaky ground, and at 7/73 they looked doomed to a loss. A late half century from number 10 batsman Nicholas Gage gave Main Ridge a late glimmer of hope, but it wasn’t enough to get a result. His side ended up all out for 162 off 47 overs, 100 runs short of a win.

Red Hill had a good day at home, securing an easy win over Moorooduc. The Hillmen were defending their day one total of 266. Moorooduc’s run chase started on the wrong foot when opener Aaron Richards retired hurt. They ended up all out for 105, well and truly short of their target.

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A MASSIVE partnership between Shaun Foster and Jake D’Atri almost helped Carrum complete a massive run chase against Hastings. Hastings set their opponents a target of 268 to chase down on day one, thanks in part to a partnership of 148 between Matthew Foy and Jake Hewitt. Carrum showed on day two that they weren’t willing to take the result lying down, with Foster and D’Atri’s 143 run partnership the highlight. D’Atri ended up at 97 not out at the expiration of Carrum’s innings. Although Carrum worked hard, their run rate worked against them. They ended the day at 7/248, 29 runs short of a win. Delacombe Park had a tough day on Saturday, falling to a loss at home

against Dromana. Chasing 179 to win, Dromana were helped by a huge individual performance from Kierran Voelkl. He scored 94 not out to help his side get over the line. Dromana wrapped up the win with four wickets to spare. At Belvedere Reserve, a slow run rate cost Rosebud the win over Seaford Tigers. Chasing an attainable total of 168 to win, Rosebud couldn’t gather any momentum on day two. They ended up at 9/147 at stumps. Luke Chevalier helped the Tigers get a result, bowling 13 maiden overs. At Ferrero Reserve, Mt Martha fell to a 103 run loss against Crib Point.

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SEAFORD fell agonisingly short of a win on Saturday, coming within two runs of victory. Up against Skye, Seaford needed 154 to secure the victory. Their run chase got off to a bad start when they lost their two openers and first drop batsmen for low scores. Seaford’s middle order steadied the ship a little bit, but none could go on to grab a big score. With their backs against the walls,

number 10 batsman Mathew Herbert nearly got his side over the line with a knock of 29, but it wasn’t quite enough. He was the last batsman to be dismissed, and Seaford ended up all out for 152. Frankston YCW had a good day on Saturday, defending their total of 237 against Carrum Downs. Carrum Downs started well, and at 2/96 they looked like they might be in with a shot. A complete collapse followed, and they ended up all out for 115. Liam Greenwood did most of the damage for the Stonecats, claiming a five wicket haul. Things looked up for Balnarring on Saturday, as they played well and defended their total of 163. Their Tootgarook opponents were poor with bat in hand on day two and ended their innings at 9/107. Rye had a tough day against Tyabb, being bowled out for just 76 runs, The poor showing doomed them to a 110 run loss.

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A FANTASTIC knock of 82 from Corey Harris has helped Sorrento claim victory in an entertaining, high scoring affair against Flinders.

Flinders played well on day one, setting a total of 246 for the Sharks to chase down. Harris came in as an opener and was excellent. He helped his side get off to a good start of 2/120. After Harris was dismissed, Sorrento needed another batsman to stand up to help get them over the line. Liam O’Connor put his hand up, scoring 70 not out to help his side score a narrow two wicket win. Matthew Gale was Flinders’ best performer on day two, taking six wickets. At Emil Madsen Reserve, Mt Eliza recorded a win over Langwarrin. Chasing 151 to win on day two, the Redlegs had to work hard for it. They ended up doing enough to grab the win, but with just three wickets left to spare. Baden Powell couldn’t defend their total of 108 at Overport Park, falling to defeat against Peninsula OB. Old Boys passed their target with six wickets in hand, and ended up at 8/177 at the close of play. Mornington had a frustrating afternoon against Baxter on Saturday, ending up all out for just 97 runs. Mornington were chasing 160 runs to win.

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Rosebud wins battle for ‘Pags’ SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie ROSEBUD agreed terms with Mark Pagliarulo last week breaking up the most prolific strike partnership in local ranks. Pagliarulo and goalscoring legend Dave Greening powered Somerville Eagles to the State 5 South championship last season but the dynamic duo are no more. Between them they nabbed 49 goals in 2019 as Somerville cruised to the title with a nine-point margin. Both fielded a number of offers recently with Greening deciding to remain at Somerville while “Pags” has flown the nest. Before settling on the switch to Olympic Park the big Scot turned down a lucrative offer to sign for rival State 5 South outfit White Star Dandenong. “It was hard to resist but I played for decent money back home at times and I never enjoyed it because I went to the clubs for cash,” he said. “Now I want to help develop younger players and help Rosebud achieve success. “I’ve been impressed with the club since one of my sons played there last season. “The hard part was telling the boys at Somerville because I loved my time there and I’m devastated to be leaving them.” Director of football Zach Peddersen echoed the general sentiment at the Eagles when saying goodbye to last year’s top scorer. “We know he’ll be back one day but for now Rosebud is a better fit for his family and we wish him all the best for the season ahead,” he said. Last week Rosebud also announced the signings of Eric Manhanong (also from Somerville), Hayden Hicks and Ryan McCann. Manhanong can play at the back or in midfield, Hicks is a goalkeeper who has had spells at Peninsula Strikers, Old Carey and Swinburne while McCann has been with Mooroolbark and East Brighton. In FFA Cup news no local State 5 clubs remain in this year’s knockout competition after Rosebud, Aspendale Stingrays and Mount Martha all lost on Saturday. “Pags” didn’t play in Rosebud’s 3-2 away loss to Barwon after injuring his right knee at training two days before the match. Rosebud was 3-0 down at half-time but a 64th minute goal from Chris Parry running onto a ball over the top and finishing well opened the visitors’ account.

Party’s over: Mark Pagliarulo (right) and David Greening celebrate a Somerville goal but they have probably played together for the last time. Picture: John Punshon

In the 81st minute Blake Hicks pressured Barwon keeper Kieran Ower in a 50/50 and Hicks was presented with a tap in to make it 3-2 and the home side was made to sweat through the final minutes of the contest. Aspendale Stingrays lost 4-3 on penalties to fellow State 5 rival White Star Dandenong at Kingston Heath after the sides were locked at 1-1 after normal time and extra time. Louis Palmire put White Star ahead in the 13th minute and the Stingrays equalised in the 59th minute. A Pete Dimopoulos corner fell to James Macnab and his deflected shot beat White Star keeper Bobby Pejkovic. Aspendale’s best were Tom Lonsing, Dylan Guedes, Kieran Hughes and Sam Timuska-Carr. Mount Martha’s senior soccer bow resulted in a 5-0 defeat against a much more seasoned Shepparton South at Padua College in Mornington. If the visitors from the Bendigo Amateur Soccer League were in State 5 South they’d be one of the pre-season title favourites and they had winners all over the pitch. Predominant among them were winger Remell Davis who started on the left, switched to the right and had a spell through the middle but was a constant threat and central midfielder Shaun Kane. Kane’s partner in the middle was Kabir Kareem whose possession stats were through the roof but time and

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the contest. A howler from Davies in the 73rd minute when he got both hands to a shot but failed to hold on allowed Kareem to get his name on the scoresheet. For the record Mount Martha’s first ever senior matchday squad was: Davies, Jannes Kalkbrenner, Steele, Howie Anderson, Jack Ecuyer, Josh Smith, Seb Siegl, Darragh Fitzsimmons, Mooney, Ethan Sanderson, Alex Giordano. Substitutes: Harry Aylett, Ben Edward, Archie Thomas, Tom Brewster, Jack Woodhill. In NPL news Langwarrin’s search for a goalkeeper ended last week when it agreed terms with James Burgess from Springvale White Eagles. The 20-year-old has also been at Bentleigh Greens and played in Langy’s 4-1 friendly loss away to Preston Lions on Saturday with Tom Youngs scoring for Langy with a classy finish. In other practice match news Josh Hine was unstoppable in Mornington’s 4-2 away win over State 1 North-West outfit Banyule City. Hine’s four goals and the debut of 24-year-old midfielder Dylan Fairclough were highlights for Mornington. Australian-born Fairclough has recently returned from England and last year played with Fleetwood Hesketh in the Southport & District Amateur Football League. Injuries and unavailability hit Mornington’s matchday squad against Banyule and matters weren’t helped when

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again he had to take extra touches when quick ball movement would have added to the pressure on the home team. Mount Martha never gave up and its ability to keep running and harassing the opposition will be one of its strong suits this season. As will the presence of one of its few experienced players in left back Adam Steele who has been on the books of Manningham United and Ashburton United. As if to validate his surname his scything challenge from behind on Davis in the second half forced referee Ellmir Asipi to brandish a yellow card. Shepparton hit the front in the 13th minute when the home team failed to clear and Kane’s cutback was hammered home by striker Joel Aitken despite Mount Martha keeper Alex Davies getting a hand to the shot. The Kane-Aitken combination struck again in the 36th minute when Kane’s free kick was headed home by Aitken to make it 2-0 and a minute later it was contest over after Kane pounced on a terrible defensive blunder and neatly shot low into the far corner. In the 61st minute Davis broke clear on the left of the area and his low shot past the advancing Davies made it 4-0. A minute later young Mount Martha striker Connor Mooney forced Shepparton keeper Robert Harmeston to parry at his near post and home fans reacted enthusiastically as it was Mount Martha’s most dangerous moment in

central defender Steve Elliott, who has been in good form since returning from Doveton, was forced off through injury. Peninsula Strikers recovered from an early setback to beat Mazenod 2-1 last weekend at Kingston Heath. Mazenod led after 13 minutes through an error by young keeper Nick Scialpi deputising for Robbie Acs who was at a wedding. Strikers hit back in the 38th minute when a superb through ball to former Seaford United and East Bentleigh striker Ben Doree saw him cut inside an opponent before coolly slotting it past the keeper in the 38th minute. Three minutes later a cracking through ball from Alex Whyte released Tuach Ter down the right and his firsttime cross was finished well by Jason Bradbury. Skye United beat Dandenong South 3-1 last Thursday night with Mitch Blake, Mikey Turner and Stephen Tsering scoring for Skye. On Saturday Skye added State 1 side Casey Comets to its pre-season scalps with a 1-0 win at John Paul College. A stunning long-range strike by 17-year-old Reilly Saffin settled the issue in what was a hard-fought win by a depleted Skye side. Saffin was with Mornington’s under18s last year. Frankston Pines beat Noble Park 4-0 on Saturday night at Monterey Reserve with goals from CJ Hodgson (2), Hamraz Zanoozi and Jason Tiso. Baxter lost 2-0 to Knox City last weekend while Seaford United drew 2-2 with North Melbourne Athletic thanks to a Dylan Waugh double. Queensland triallist Ryan Ramsden from Magpies Crusaders was in goal for Seaford in the first half and could sign this week. On Sunday Somerville Eagles won 4-3 against Mount Eliza at Somerville Secondary College with Sam Beadle (2), Bjorn Kutschera and Greening scoring for Somerville. This week’s pre-season friendlies: TUESDAY: Seaford reserves v Frankston Pines reserves, North Seaford Reserve, 7pm. THURSDAY: Frankston Pines v Skye Utd, Monterey Reserve, 7pm. SATURDAY: Doveton v Langwarrin, Waratah Reserve (venue to be confirmed), 11am (U18s), 1pm & 3pm; Bulleen v Mornington, Veneto Club, 10am & 12 noon; Peninsula Strikers v Chelsea, Centenary Park, 1pm & 3pm; Seaford Utd v Middle Park, North Seaford Reserve, 11am and 1pm; Baxter v Rosebud, Baxter Park, 1pm & 3pm; Somerville Eagles v Mount Martha, Somerville Secondary College, 1pm & 3pm.

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Galaxy Raider’s last lunge for All-Star Mile HORSE RACING

By Ben Triandafillou THE Grahame Begg-trained Galaxy Raider made one final attempt to secure his spot in Australia’s richest mile race with a last to first victory at Flemington on Saturday 15 February. Prior to running on Saturday, the Pinecliff, Mt Eliza-based runner sat just outside the top 10 on the leaderboard for the $5 million All-Star Mile which is set to be run at Caulfield in March. With almost 2,500 votes to his name on Thursday night, the stable favourite didn’t leave anything on the track in his final bid to secure his spot in the multi-million dollar race by storming home from the rear to nail the Shane Nichols-trained, Streets of Avalon, just before the finishing post in the Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy (1400m). With a superb steer for young apprentice Teodore Nugent, the sevenyear-old son of Hard Spun ate up the ground in the concluding stages to made it back-to-back victories at Flemington. Trainer Grahame Begg said that they couldn’t do anymore than win on the weekend. “I’m really pleased, it’s very satisfying with the old boy. He’s a bit of a favourite in the stable down at Pinecliff,” Begg said. “To put two wins together is fantastic.” The back-to-back win was even more impressive when stacking up his time for the race against the other two 1400m races on the day. Galaxy Raider clocked the quickest 1400m time for the day, running the seven furlongs in 1:22.37 - quicker

than that of uber-talented three-yearsold’s Alligator Blood and Catalyst who raced earlier on the card. Begg said the way the race panned out was just perfect for his galloper to fly home late. “With the speed of the race today,

it was tailormade for him. With 52kg on his back and a month between runs and since we’ve put the blinkers back on him, he’s won his last two starts,” he said. “I think the thing with him is to keep him really well and keep him in a good frame of mind.”

Voting for the All-Star Mile has now closed with the final leaderboard set to be re-opened this week. The top 10 on the leaderboard will secure their place in the race.

Last leap: The Grahame Begg-trained Galaxy Raider wins the final race at Flemington in a final bid to gain votes for the $5 million All-Star Mile. Picture: Supplied

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