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Seaford Tigers were in fine form on Saturday, chasing down Carrum’s total of 229. See sports page 13.

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Police continue shooting investigation Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au POLICE have released CCTV images in their bid to catch the people responsible for shootings in Carrum Downs last year.

Armed Crime Squad detectives released the footage to the public last week to help with their investigation

into two firearms incidents at an Outlaws Motorcycle clubhouse in September 2019.

Police say that on 27 September, a dark coloured SUV was spotted driving past the Outlaws clubhouse on Titan Drive, Carrum Downs just after 7.45pm. It is alleged that a number of shots were then fired from the car into the clubhouse.

There were multiple people stand-

ing outside the clubhouse at the time of the shooting, but no injuries were recorded.

Police in an unmarked vehicle were in the area and heard the shooting.

They patrolled the vicinity to try and locate the offenders, and were shot at as they drove past the clubhouse. The two detective senior constables in the car were not physically injured.

Police have obtained CCTV footage

which they say shows a person pointing a firearm at the police car and “discharging a number of shots.”

The day after the shootings, emergency services attended a dark-coloured Audi Q7 SUV on fire in Dandenong South. CCTV footage from that area shows the SUV and a silver Volkswagen Golf both turning right onto Hallam Valley Road from South Gippsland Highway just before the ve-

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Detectives say they believe that the Audi Q7 SUV is “likely to be the same vehicle used in the initial shooting at the Outlaws clubhouse the night before”. They believe it had been stolen from the western suburbs earlier that month.

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NEWS DESK

Recognising the value of wetlands New cameras

keep eye on foreshore

Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au SWAMPS and low-lying areas were once seen as a blot on the landscape, fit only to be drained.

But the ecological importance of wetlands is well documented and has been recognised for decades, so much so that there is an annual World Wetlands Day. The day has been held since 1977 and marks the date of the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971.

Activities based around the importance of wetlands are being held on Sunday 2 February at Boneo Park, on the Mornington Peninsula and the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands.

The activities at Boneo (312 Boneo Road) have been organised by Western Port Biosphere, Bunurong Land Council, Birdlife Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne Water, Mornington Peninsula Shire, Trust for Nature and Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network.

Each of the organisations will have marquees with information and activities happening from 7am to 2pm, including walks, talks and other activities. Bookings: worldwetlandsday.eventbrite.com.au The Friends of Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands group will hold activities and displays at the bird hide in Edithvale Road, Edithvale from 1pm to 4pm while Melbourne Water will run activities at its nearby education centre.

A “kangaroo walk” around Edithvale south, which is not usually open to the public, starts at 1.30pm.

“From unwanted, smelly, plaguey, pestilent places, good only for draining, to valued, respected and useful places – swamps and wetlands have transitioned over the past 50 years,” Robin Clarey, the group’s vice-president said.

NEW CCTV surveillance cameras are set to be installed across Kingston in a bid to help “improve community safety.”

Additional cameras will be installed at Victory Park in Chelsea in response to a Victoria Police request, bringing the total number of cameras in Chelsea to 13.

New cameras have also been installed at both the Mordialloc and Carrum Life Saving clubs, while all existing CCTV systems on the Kingston foreshore have also been updated.

Kingston Mayor Georgina Oxley said “council takes the safety of our residents very seriously and will continue to work proactively with Victoria Police.”

“The summer period sees a significant increase in community use of our foreshore areas, we want to make sure everyone feels safe at all times and can happily enjoy our wonderful beaches and reserves,” she said.

THE Carrum foreshore.

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Picture: Gary Sissons “Their place on the environmental stage and their importance has now been truly recognised and understood.”

Ms Clarey said World Wetlands Day helped raise awareness about the value of wetlands “for humanity and the planet”.

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Continued from Page 1 Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad have released an image of the VW Golf (below) in the hope anyone can provide information on its movements around the time of the shooting and car fire.

Anyone with information about the vehicles or those responsible for the shootings can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au

A 46-YEAR-old man was arrested in Somerville with what police allege was a small bag of methamphetamine and keys to a stolen vehicle, 15 January.

Two Mornington police officers had spotted a Mitsubishi Triton ute with a trailer parked on the side of the road with what they allege were stolen number plates. Police say that the trailer had been reported as stolen several days earlier.

The two officers watched the trailer

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and arrested a man who they say approached the vehicle and opened the door. Police allege that the man was holding a small bag containing methamphetamine and keys for the stolen vehicle.

The vehicle had allegedly been stolen from Frankston South address, 25 December.

The Narre Warren man was arrested and remanded until a further date.

Speedster stopped A MAN was caught driving at double the speed limit on the Dingley Bypass, 16 January.

Moorabbin Highway Patrol detectives spotted the car allegedly driving at 160kmph in an 80 zone in Heatherton and pulled the driver over.

Police asked the man to explain his actions, and he told them he had to get his friend to a restroom.

The car (below) was impounded for 30 days.

A police spokesperson said “we are always disappointed to find members of the public driving at dangerous speeds, taking serious risks with their own safety and the safety of other road users. Always adhere to the speed limit, and stay safe on our roads.”

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“They shared an unexpected special moment of writing and recording music for pure joy,” said Producer Simon Myers.

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Police have been told that an SUV was travelling along Baxter-Tooradin road at around 12.20pm, and attempted to overtake two cars.

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NEWS DESK

Sting ends in hospital stay A TRIP to Dromana beach on a lovely summer’s day ended in pain and a visit to Rosebud Hospital’s Emergency Department for a Chelsea woman last week.

Alison Lunt received a nasty injury to her leg when she trod on a stingray.

“It was a bit of an ordeal for just a day at the beach,” Ms Lunt said.

“I don’t usually swim unless there are really nice conditions. As I was walking through the water I stepped on something soft and squashy and suddenly felt a stabbing pain in the front of my left leg.”

Back on shore Ms Lunt saw she was bleeding from a deep wound. “People

saw me and were rushing over to help which was quite amazing. I’m really appreciative of all the bystanders who assisted me.”

An ambulance took her to Rosebud Emergency Department. “The staff were brilliant – I was in quite a bit of pain when I got there and feeling faint,” Ms Lunt said.

“They looked after me immediately.

The treatment for a stingray injury is hot water. So I had several staff helping me put my leg in a bucket of hot water, which denatures the venom and also helps with the pain.”

Staff then washed out the wound with saline and Ms Lunt was taken to

Frankston Hospital for surgery.

“I had to stay in hospital for two days to have IV antibiotics and I received great care from nurses and allied health staff.”

Every year funds raised through the Rosebud Hospital Summer Appeal helps put vital equipment in the hands of the emergency team there.

To find out more visit peninsulahealth.org.au/rosebud-summer-appeal

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Councillor’s suspension concludes Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au FRANKSTON councillor Steve Toms’ four month suspension has concluded.

A councillor conduct panel upheld a bullying complaint against Cr Toms in September last year, and handed him a four month suspension.

Cr Toms was found guilty of “serious misconduct” for allegedly bullying another Frankston councillor.

The panel was asked to investigate an allegation that “Cr Toms had repeatedly behaved in an intimidating, offensive and disrespectful manner toward a fellow councillor (...) which adversely affected [their] health, and that these actions constituted the bullying of another councillor (“Councillor suspended after bullying allegation”, The News, 9/9/19).”

Cr Toms’ suspension finished on 5 January.

In December last year, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal confirmed that they had received an application from Cr Toms appealing the finding of the panel. VCAT confirmed that they had scheduled a further directions hearing for 16 March 2020.

Council elections are due in October of this year.

FRANKSTON councillor Steve Toms.

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CFA plea for volunteers to be patient Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au CFA brigades on the Mornington Peninsula have been inundated by volunteers wanting to join up to fight the state’s unprecedented bushfires.

However, while their interest is welcomed, the sheer volume of applicants is causing problems.

Peninsula Fire Brigades Group officer Timothy Desmond said all brigades welcomed interest from volunteer their time, but 18 applicants in just the past week was too many to handle.

“The Country Fire Authority is one of the most respected fire services in the world [and] we sincerely appreciate people wanting to step up and help their community,” he said.

High fire activity across the state meant that all eight all peninsula brigades had supplied volunteers and staff to “support crews in NSW earlier in the season and to East Gippsland while still maintaining a local response capacity”.

“Since 1 January we have deployed 56 members - some on multiple occasions - and another nine leave this Sunday (19 January). Dromana, Flinders, Mt Martha and Rosebud tankers are working in the Swifts Creek/Orbost areas.”

Widespread publicity of the fires triggered a strong public response.

Mr Desmond said “numerous people” had asked about being a volunteer with the Boneo, Dromana, Flinders, Main Ridge, Mt Martha, Rosebud, Rye, Safety Beach and Sor-

rento brigades.

While the response was “fantastic” volunteers should realise they “won’t be fighting fires this fire season”.

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bers are equipped with the right skills and knowledge to stay safe and provide the right advice and assistance to the community under challenging and often dangerous circumstances,” Mr Desmond said.

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Recycled water for the greens FLINDERS MP Greg Hunt years ago added his voice to those fighting to stop Melbourne Water discharging partially treated sewage into the sea near Gunnamatta.

The protesters, led by the Clean Ocean Foundation, successfully forced Melbourne Water to lift its wastewater treatment to Class A, although hundreds of thousands of litres of water are still pumped daily through the ocean outfall.

However, more uses are being found for the recycled water and Mr Hunt was pleased to visit Mornington Golf Club this month where $300,000 from the federal government is being used to bring water to storage dams.

Recycled water will be pumped through a pipeline to the dam from where the outfall passes Emil Madsen Reserve on Wooralla Drive, Mt Eliza.

The golf club is adding another $300,000 to the project which “will be used to improve ecological outcomes for the course, the community surrounding the golf club, as well as provide consistent water supply in case of emergency”, Mr Hunt said.

“One of my proudest endeavours as an MP was working with the local community to clean up the Gunnamatta outflow.

“Now, this much improved recycled water will be put to good use on the peninsula.”

Golf club President Roger Crossland said the club had been speaking with businesses close to the pipeline “with regards to any possible shared benefits they may derive from the installation of the pipeline {from Mt Eliza]”.

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Job growth to stall as industrial land runs out

By Ginevra Hosking* GROWTH of manufacturing jobs in Frankston City may stall this year with the last vacant land at booming Carrum Downs Industrial Estate sold within six weeks.

The last 40 blocks in Frankston’s economic engine room, which employs 8600 people, went on sale last May. Just four remain unsold.

This event marks a watershed moment for Frankston as decisionmakers tackle the lack of employment in the municipality, which has only 31 jobs per 100 residents and, more than 13 per cent youth unemployment.

The Carrum Downs estate has annual job growth 13 times greater than the regional average, and more jobs than Frankston’s CBD. A recent Frankston Council study revealed 22 per cent of manufacturers were looking to expand their factories.

But we’ve run out of land for industry. Manufacturers won’t find suitable sites here and could be forced to leave Frankston, taking jobs with them.

Council missed a golden opportunity late last year to investigate expanding the industrial estate.

Council’s own consultants, Ethos Urban, had identified about 99 hectares of marginal grazing land immediately to the industrial estate’s north as feasible for expansion.

This parcel in the green wedge is adjacent to the sewage treatment plant and is “landlocked” by major roads – EastLink in the west, Thompsons Rd north, Frankston–Dandenong Rd east and Boundary Rd to the south.

NEXT to the near-full Carrum Downs Industrial Estate is a parcel of green wedge-zoned land on the right of EastLink (the curving road) being promoted as suitable for a eco-industrial park. Picture: Supplied

At a time when we need action on climate change and jobs more than ever, council has decided to do nothing. Instead, councillors could address both issues by releasing land to expand the estate. This would enable building of a six-star, ecologically sustainable industrial park with integrated recycled water, energy and transport for use by clean, innovative, job-dense, high-tech companies.

With good planning, green corridors and canopy cover could be introduced to improve environmental value of the land. Its development could raise funds for protecting and improving

other green wedges.

Council has effectively rejected planning for the long-term needs of larger high-tech manufacturing businesses.

Council’s mid-December debate about its employment action plan was farcical as the final report deleted funding and delivery timelines from the most important strategic action: to develop an industrial land use strategy with the view to expanding employment land. It was supplanted by a vaguer clause to “identify, assess and support the opportunity to redevelop key strategic sites within aged [exist-

ing] industrial precincts”.

Pockets of industrial land near Frankston’s CBD (Kookaburra Street) and at the old Nylex site and in Klauer Street, Seaford, would only be large enough for small enterprises, not manufacturing businesses looking to expand.

I believe council’s decision was made with inadequate information and was ill-considered; not based on evidence. Research to support a sound decision was requested but rejected.

Carrum Downs is booming. It is providing challenging, innovative jobs for Frankston’s young people,

but there is no vision for keeping that growth going.

Council should release its complete industrial land-use precinct strategy, which has taken more than a year to prepare.

Modern industry is a world away from the dirty, dumb and dangerous activities of decades ago. Carrum Downs boasts an irreplaceable enclave of clean manufacturing by innovative, tech smart companies. It has access to Class A recycled water from Melbourne Water’s sewage plant. Water-intensive manufacturers would have unrestricted access to this sustainable resource. There is potential for closed system solar energy farming, too.

Expansion will keep local people employed locally instead of stuck in cars on congested roads.

Fast facts: Frankston’s green wedge is 4500 hectares (11,000 acres), one-third the municipality’s total area, and it employs 202 people. Carrum Downs Industrial Estate is 285 hectares (700 acres), employs 8600 and produces $3.65 billion in annual economic activity, one-third of the municipality’s economy. Estimates show an additional 99 hectares of industrial land would bring 2820 more jobs and $1.7 billion in economic activity, but only reduce green wedge land by about 2 per cent. * Ginevra Hosking is CEO of the advocacy group Committee for Greater Frankston.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

The Frankston Show - A great success Compiled by Cameron McCullough YESTERDAY witnessed the revival of the Frankston Show, and the public showed its appreciation by turning out in its hundreds.

The “gate” proved a record, the takings at the turnstiles amounting to £60/10/-.

This exceeds the results attained in previous years. In addition, a very large number of members’ tickets were sold, so that it is difficult to arrive at a correct estimate of the attendance.

Competent judges incline to the belief that the number of people on the ground yesterday was far its excess of that of former shows.

The weather, contrary to the promise of early forenoon, was not oppressively hot, and the beautifully shaded park proved an ideal spot for the numerous parties picnicking under the pine trees.

On all sides comments were heard expressive of delight at the charming features of Frankston’s noted playground, and visitors from lessfavoured localities congratulated the town on possessing such a magnificent asset.

Yesterday’s show was the eighteenth exhibition held under the auspices of the Frankston Horticultural and Agricultural Association.

The last show was held in the year 1913. Activities were suspended during the war period, and it is gratifying to find that the decision of the association to again renew its operations has met with such splendid success.

The Hon. A. Downward, M.L.A., in formally opening the show, referred to’ the high reputation held by theassociation in years past, and while

admitting that the suspension of the show had proved a big setback, expressed the belief that the association would easily overcome every disability, and work up to be one of the most important fixtures of its kind in the State.

This view found endorsement during the day from many of the visitors from centres like Dandenong, Cranbourre, Moorabbin, and other towns, where exhibitions of a similar .nature are held and, of course, the actual result attained establishes the fact beyond doubt that the Frankston association, under wise and progressive management, has the hall of success at its feet.

There are many improvements that could be suggested, and the committee, no doubt, have noted deficiencies and will take steps to effect improvements before next year. *** THE formal opening of the new brick church building, erected by the Methodist people at Langwarrin, will take place on Thursday, 23rd inst., at 3pm.

An address will be given by the Rev. A. E. Albiston, M.A., president of the Conference.

At 5.30pm there will be a tea meeting in the State school adjoining the new building – admission 1s 6d.

This will be followed by a grand concert in the Church at 8pm, for which at attractive programme is in the course of preparation.

Then on Sunday January 25th, the Rev. J. Thomas, B.A., of Canterbury, will conduct the first services, the time being 3 and 7.30pm. *** ON Friday 23rd January, Messrs

Brody and Mason will hold a clearing sale at Seaford, on account of Mr. M. Roache, who is leaving the district. *** THERE was good competition at the property sale conducted by Messrs Brody and Mason at their Frankston mart on Saturday.

All the lots in the Denby Estate were disposed of and after competition a seven-roomed house, situated on “The Heights”, was knocked down to Mr. John E. Jones, the shire secretary.

The property offered by the trustees in the estate of the late Mr. W. Taylor, near the Mile Bridge Melbourne Road, was passed in, but it is understood, was later disposed of privately at the reserve figure.

It is a good sign to find Frankston’s own sons coming back to the old place to enter into commerical activities.

Mr. L. Rogers, the eldest son of Mr G. Rogers, after a large business experience in Melbourne and other centres (interrupted only when he enlisted and served with the A.I.F. during the late war), has arranged to enter into partnership with his father in the old established ironmongery business in Playne Street.

Bringing with him, as he does, the enthusiasm of youth, and a thoroughly practical knowledge of hardware, crockery and kindred branches of the trade, he should speedily succeed in making the new firm a household word, not only in Frankston but throughout the peninsula. *** MR. J. Gliddon, stationmaster at Seaford, has retired, from the Victorian Railways, after thirty-five years’

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Mr. Gliddon was Seaford’s first permanent stationmaster, and by his retirement this district loses a courteous gentleman and a very able officer.

During his five and a half years, at Seaford Mr. Gliddon carried out his duties with great tact and ability, which earned for him the esteem of all.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Gliddon took a very keen interest in the welfare of the school children, who will miss their thoughtful kindness very much. *** MAJOR Conder, who has again taken charge at the Langwarrin Military Camp, was present at the Franktston Show yesterday and took an active part in several of the competitions. *** MR. R. T Picking, who, while resident in Frankston, took a leading part in the advancement of the town, spent the past month in his seaside residence at Frankston.

In the course of conversation with a local townsman, Mr. Picking, who travels throughout the State of Victoria, said Frankston is undoubtedly the best place for residence in the State. *** MR. Victor Fitzpatrick, late postmaster, at Frankston, was present at the Frankston New Year’s Day sports, and received a warm welcome from his many Frankston friends. *** MR. E. H. Richmond, who was associated with his father, Mr. H. J. Richmond, in the management of the Frankston “Standard” some fifteen years ago, has been spending the holi-

days in Frankston, as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Jolly, “Warren Hill”.

Mr. Richmond is greatly impressed with the progress that Frankston has made in recent years, and considers that there is every probability of land values reaching a much higher level, and population greatly increasing, with the completion of the railway electrification scheme.

He expresses astonishment that the citizens have not insisted upon an improvement being effected in the condition of Kananook Creek, which is an eyesore to the town, and must be a menace to health.

Another drawback is the absence of a bowling-green, and when the water service is installed at Frankston a move should be made in the direction of establishing a bowling club, which will undoubtedly prove a great source of attraction for visitors, as well as providing healthy relaxation, for local residents during the summer months.

Mr. Richmond has forsaken tennis for bowls, and he was one of the founders of the Devonport (Tasmania) Bowling Club, of which he gained the championship on four occasions, and filled the position of runner-up for two years.

He has also interested himself in Masonic affairs during his residence in Tasmania, and is a Past Master of the Mersey Lodge.

His father still evinces a keen interest in bowls. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 16 January 1920

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Dunkirk-type effort needed to evacuate a burning peninsula My condolences to those trapped by the inflow of traffic through Rosebud. Yes, a life will be lost, however there is a much, much, bigger picture here.

Consider the numbers flowing onto the Mornington Peninsula past Rosebud. Have a look at the shape of the peninsula from Rosebud to Point Nepean. Check out the roads you would take if a fire broke out. From Portsea to Rye your choices are Nepean Highway or Melbourne Road. From Rye to Rosebud there is just Point Nepean and Boneo roads or Dundas Street.

Should a fire break out anywhere on that thin strip it would sweep across the tea tree forest and tinderbox houses, isolating people to the west, and panic the people to the east.

The worry about traffic inflow would seem insignificant as hundreds of thousands of tourists on the east tried to leave at the same time. The fire would overtake the gridlocked traffic, and thousands would die.

For those isolated to the west the only safety would be the water (don’t take Melbourne Road). You would need to be 200 metres away from the fire to not get burned, but that puts you in over your head when the tide comes in.

Perhaps the navy might drop by and pick you up? After all, they got a thousand out of Merimbula, but it took them four days. You might be the lucky ones out of the tens of thousands paddling beside you. Perhaps a passing jet ski could pick up one, but unlikely.

We desperately need a Dunkirk-type plan to immediately be activated by boat clubs around Port Phillip. Plan now, not after it happens.

John Dusting, Mornington

Leave leaders alone Is Marg D’Arcy arguing that politicians should not have kept holidays that they have booked (“State, federal reactions” Letters 15/1/20)?

The prime minister [Scott Morrison] returned from holidays when things started to turn in to a looming national disaster (as did Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, who was also on holidays at the time).

If it was only prime ministers or state premiers making all decisions I would worry about one person being in control (I think they call them dictators). They all need effective organisations that all states have called “emergency management centres “ run by trained personnel who know what they are doing.

Sometimes it can be a hindrance when one is trying to get something done and politicians keep turning up for a “photo opportunity” to get their face on the TV or in the newspapers.

The prime minister and our premier are not active firefighters or emergency services volunteers, so keep them away in their offices and meeting rooms organising the relief issues that will be required once the initial publicity has died down and those who are living (or trying to) in those areas affected get the follow-up services that will be needed.

Generally it is in the post emergency phase when everyone has gone home that the true

enormity of the situation strikes at those affected and the mental health dangers start to surface.

It is the workers and volunteers who work tirelessly in the background that matter, not the politicians.

Barry Kirkpatrick, Mt Martha

Maligned Morrison I must confess to being fed-up by the absurd finger pointing at [Prime Minister] Scott Morrison by some letter writers. The man has only been prime minister for less than a year and a half.

On the other hand, Labor has been in government in Victoria for 26 of the last 37 years.

During much of that time it has scandalously neglected, in connivance with the Greens, to conduct proper bushfire hazard reduction burns during the cooler months.

This summer, the enormous build up of forest floor fuel over a very long period of time, in conjunction with the present drought, has resulted in the explosive situation we are now experiencing across the state.

Please, let’s have no more virtue-signalling nonsense about climate change causing these fires and, if you’re going to point the finger of blame at anyone, try Labor’s [Premier] Daniel Andrews and Samantha Ratnam of the Greens.

Michael Long, Frankston

Lightning, not arsonists I recently had an email exchange with Flinders MP and Health Minister Greg Hunt. He pointed to arson as one of the causes of the current bushfires. He noted that there had been 180 arrests for arson.

The reality is the figure of 180 relates to arrests to September last year, before the beginning of this bushfire season; 109 of them relate to what Queensland police describe as police enforcement actions for things like using banned devices on a total fire ban day.

Victoria Police has clearly stated that there is no evidence that any of the bushfires we are currently experiencing were started under suspicious circumstances. Instead, the experts suggest lightning started them.

Mr Hunt is the man responsible for developing the mental health response for those effected by bushfires, yet he appears happy to spread misinformation about people causing the bushfires that have led to such devastation and trauma.

Marg D’Arcy, Rye

What people have wanted for many years now is action on climate change and the calling out of some of our allies and trading partners on that issue.

Australia could set a good example to the rest of the world by becoming a zero carbon emitting nation and showing the way for others to follow.

But no, that’s not the LNP government’s way, they would rather keep on selling coal and gas to the world and so make the next bushfire season or drought and flood ever more destructive. As it turns out, destructive for Australians first.

They don’t care if they have to shut down government because of unbreathable air in Canberra, as long as the carbon lobby keeps on donating to their next election budget.

The governments are throwing huge amounts of dollars at the aftermath of these conflagrations, but it will never be enough to make up for 10 years of missed chances to do something meaningful about climate change.

Rupert Steiner, Balnarring

Corruption to IBAC A group of Sorrento property owners has submitted a petition to Mornington Peninsula Sire Council calling for a review of past project approvals given the revelations arising from the probe [by the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission - IBAC] into Casey Council (“Decades of decisions being checked” Mornington News 15/1/20).

The signatories to the petition believe it is necessary to establish that councillors and council officers (or any associates) were not the recipients of any financial or non-financial benefits that could be interpreted as influencing their decision-making.

The outcome of the review should be made public and any hint of corruption should be referred to IBAC. Geoff Allen, Mt Eliza

Flawed system Before coming onto Mornington Peninsula Shire Council at the last election, l had been for years concerned with the process of government planning decisions including from planning ministers and [the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal] VCAT. I continue to be concerned, but thanks to the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission investigation, The Age newspaper and The News there is now an opportunity to expose the flaws and improve the planning system that has gone on unquestioned and unchecked and too often benefited the few instead of the public interest. David Gill, councillor Red Hill Ward, Mornington Peninsula Shire

First climate refugees

Labor’s neglect

I never would have anticipated that the Mornington Peninsula would be the first place in Australia to receive a load of climate change refugees (“Peninsula welcome for fire evacuees” The News 15/1/20).

These climate change refugees were not from a Pacific island, they were all dinky die Australians coming from Mallacoota in eastern Victoria.

How good is ScoMo [Prime Minister Scott Morrison] running around the devastated areas and forcing people to shake his hands?

He and his government are not getting it.

Having received the latest colourful six-page brochure from my local Nepean MP Chris Brayne, I must say it made for some entertaining and quite amusing reading.

He’s “excited to announce funding for long awaited redevelopments” at three local schools.

One of the projects had “stalled despite local representatives being made aware of the project back in 2015. This project had been fought for by the school community … for many years.”

He further states that “local funding allowed all schools to update facilities that for too long

have been neglected”. And that “finally, our schools are getting the investment they deserve”.

I’m not sure if Mr Brayne sees the irony in his own words. Considering Labor has been in power in Victoria for 17 out of the past 21 years, he is in effect pointing the finger for the ongoing neglect squarely where it belongs, with his own party.

One hopes that a state government, which should be looking after the needs of all Victorians, allocates funding on criteria that involves more than just which side of politics has managed to win a particular seat.

Christine Fry, Blairgowrie

Downhill racing I write in support of Mornington MP David Morris and his warning of the danger to Balcombe Grammar students using the pedestrian crossing in Nepean Highway, Mount Martha (“Cars ‘jump’ red lights at school” Mornington News 16/12/19).

I drive and collect my grandchildren each Thursday and park opposite the school. In that short time while sitting in my car waiting for the children, I observe traffic coming down hill at speed. I cannot understand why two 80kph speed signs are installed on this down hill section and not restricted speed signs.

Worse is the driver who I see run the red light endangering everyone at this crossing. The lives of many children are in the hands of the crossing attendant.

I have written to the Road Traffic Authority with no response. Mornington Peninsula Shire informed it has forwarded my inquiry on. To where?

Surely duty of care is required by all at this crossing?

The responsible authority must act now and install appropriate speed zones at the approaches to the Balcombe Grammar School crossing.

Allan Lowe, Sorrento

Controlling jet skis I too live not too far from the bay in Mt Martha, but not subject to the noise of jet skis (“Ban bay jet skis” Letters 15/1/20). The dangers of these craft, however, are all too apparent. Even so, it’s not the jet skis themselves, but the way in which they are manoeuvred by the riders, many of who seem to delight in taking risks too near to others in the water, be it swimmers or other boats, in spite of regulations.

In addition to these regulations, I suggest two legal requirements: 1) that all jet skis have a registration number of a very large size, bold, and easily seen from a distance, painted on both sides of the ski, positioned to be unimpeded by any part of the rider’s body; 2) that all those who intend to ride a jet ski on the bay sign in online with the local municipality or with coast guards, or whatever is the best way of keeping a track on jet ski users, and then they have to sign out at the end of their time on the water.

Consideration for others’ safety and taking the long view to envisage the consequences of dangerous actions, are characteristics which are not always completely internalised by some young people, therefore restraints need to be imposed externally.

Ruth Hilton, Mt Martha

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Spot of bother: Peninsula Old Boys fell just short of Langwarrin’s total in their Provincial match. Picture: Andrew Hurst

Hat trick doesn’t help Pines, Dromana get within a whisker, Baden Powell beat Flinders

By Brodie Cowburn

PENINSULA

A HAT trick from Pines bowler Jackson Mockett was not enough to get his side over the line against Somerville on Saturday.

Pines had a lot of work to do at Eric Bell Reserve, having only made 94 runs the week prior on day one of their clash.

Mockett’s haul of 6/41 was impressive, but Somerville still managed to grab the win. They finished all out for 169 runs. Pines’ second innings finished at 7/90.

At Ballam Park East, Red Hill did enough to grab a win over Long Island.

Chasing 112 to win, Red Hill started things off well. They ended up surpassing their target with seven wickets in hand.

Simon Dart was Red Hill’s best with the bat, reaching his half century. His side finished the day at 8/134.

Moorooduc’s impressive day one total of 252 was enough for them to secure victory against Main Ridge.

Tom Shayler was a big contributor for Moorooduc on day two, taking 5/54. His bowling efforts helped restrict Main Ridge to 170 off 50 overs.

Heatherhill also managed to defend their day one total in their clash against Pearcedale.

Chasing 251 to win, Pearcedale didn’t get close. They ended up all out for a paltry total of 90. They were made to follow on but avoided an outright loss, ending the day at 7/68.

DISTRICT

DROMANA fell just 12 runs short of victory in a thrilling run chase against Hastings on Saturday.

Needing 141 to win on day two, Dromana were helped by a massive effort from number five batsman Dewayne Bowden, who put 77 runs on the board.

Bowden was still out in the middle when Dromana were at 8/130. Once his wicket fell, his side’s last wicket fell shortly afterwards. They ended up all out for 130.

Shavidu Amarasinghe was the best of the bowlers on day two, taking 4/37 for Hastings.

Mt Martha performed well against Delacombe Park on Saturday, chasing down their target of 170 runs needed to win.

Openers Simon Street and Kade Bendle got their side off to a good

start, putting together a 74 run opening stand. Their efforts helped Mt Martha chase down their target with six wickets in hand.

Seaford Tigers had a tough day ahead of them at Roy Dore Reserve, having to chase down 229 to defeat Carrum.

Tigers’ openers Jake Harrington and Brayden Roscoe were brilliant, putting together a 141 run opening stand.

Roscoe top scored for his side with 78, including 7 fours and 2 sixes.

The Tigers eventually got over the line for a hard fought victory.

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CARRUM Downs fought valiantly, but weren’t able to chase down Seaford’s mammoth total of 302 at Kananook Reserve.

James Quarmby was Carrum Downs’ best batsman on the day. He scored 87 to give his side a shot of grabbing the win, but unfortunately for him it wasn’t quite enough.

Carrum Downs got to a respectable total of 231 before being bowled out.

Skye had a tough afternoon at home against Tyabb, falling to an outright loss.

After having already fallen to a first

innings defeat on day one, Skye needed to perform a lot better on day two to prevent another defeat on the second day of play. They managed to score 124 off 40 overs.

During their second innings Tyabb proved up to the task, reaching 0/84 off just over 15 overs without loss of a wicket, guaranteeing them an outright win.

At Truemans Road Reserve, Rye’s first innings total of 54 doomed them to an outright loss in their two day clash against Tootgarook.

Tootgarook declared at 7/129 in their first innings. Rye’s second innings was also disappointing, and they were dismissed for just 61.

Boneo took on Frankston YCW at home on Saturday. They defended their total of 166 by bowling the Stonecats out for 102.

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BADEN Powell managed to get the better of Flinders in a high scoring clash at BA Cairns Reserve.

Defending a day one total of 249, Baden Powell were in with a good shot at victory. Flinders got off to a good start though, going 54 runs without losing their first wicket.

Flinders’ middle order struggled, and at 5/102 their run chase looked doomed. An excellent half century from Shane Beggs late in the game helped get their run chase back on track, but it wasn’t quite enough to get his side over the line.

Flinders ended up all out for 236, 14 runs short of a win.

At Lloyd Park, Peninsula Old Boys fell just short of victory against Langwarrin.

Chasing 187 for victory on day two, Peninsula OB’s run chase started poorly. They looked in bad shape at 4/38.

Old Boys’ middle order performed well and put them back into contention, but they didn’t quite do enough to grab the win. Peninsula OB ended up all out 25 runs short of victory, Langwarrin bowler Malcolm Coutts played a big part, taking 4/13 off 15 overs.

At Emil Madsen Reserve, Mt Eliza chased down Baxter’s total of 98 with two wickets in hand.

A century from Robert Wilson has the highlight of the day in Mornington and Sorrento’s clash. The Sorrento batsman scored 129 to help his side chase down their target of 160.

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Clubs lining up for ‘Pags’, Acs SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie VETERAN Somerville Eagles striker Mark Pagliarulo and goalkeeper Robbie Acs have clubs clamouring for their services.

“Pags” met with Somerville president Luke Mulder, vice president Craig Bozelle and director of football Zach Peddersen on Sunday having previously spoken with new senior coach Billy Rae. It’s understood that the club is keen for him to take on a role as a playing assistant coach.

His strike partner David Greening is on an overseas holiday but it’s believed that he too has attracted the attention of other clubs.

“Pags” will be a busy man as he was due to meet with State 5 outfit Rosebud yesterday (Monday) and has had contact with Skye United head coach Phil McGuinness, Peninsula Strikers assistant Scott Morrison, Frankston Pines coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor, Endeavour United coach Billy Armour and White Star Dandenong coach Alex Halikias.

“I’ll speak with them all properly and decide after the Wallace Cup,” he said.

Meanwhile experienced No 1 Acs had his second hitout with Peninsula Strikers in Saturday’s 4-0 win over Endeavour United at Centenary Park following the previous week’s intraclub match.

The former Langwarrin custodian still hasn’t made up his mind as to his immediate playing future and Seaford United continues to pursue his signature.

Acs was rarely tested against Endeavour but was called into action midway through the first half when forced to react quickly to get a hand to the ball and deny the visitors from a one-on-one situation.

Strikers goals came from Jai Power (2), Julian Malander and Naseer Mohammed.

The opening goal came via a superb ball over the top which Malander slotted past the keeper.

Power scored the next two goals his second following an excellent combination with Tuach Ter and Ter had another assist for the fourth goal when he set up Mohammed for a first-time strike from close range.

Strikers may have to add John Prescott, Oscar Marsden and Danny Brooks to the list of player exits with State 2 rival Berwick City extremely confident of signing the trio.

And in NPL2 news Langwarrin

Wanted men: Somerville striker Mark Pagliarulo (left) has a host of suitors while former Langwarrin goalkeeper Robbie Acs is being chased by Peninsula Strikers and Seaford. Picture: John Punshon

has confirmed that English striker Prescott won’t be joining the club.

“It’s a pity because I was looking forward to working with him,” head coach Scott Miller said.

“We still have three or four places in our playing budget to fill and although I’d ideally like a squad of 20 it’s difficult to get in the type of player that you’d want.

“But we have a number of names on our list and I’ll be meeting with some of them in the next couple of weeks.”

Skye United continued to prepare for the State 2 season with a 1-1 draw with East Brighton on pitch 2 at Monterey Reserve on Saturday.

Mark O’Connor came off the bench and his perfectly struck chip levelled the scores in the first half.

East Brighton was unbeaten in State 4 East last season and strolled to the title with a 10-point margin.

“They were very impressive and I know it’s early days but I would back them for another promotion,” Skye boss Phil McGuinness said.

“I was very pleased for our first pre-season game.

“I know we made a few silly er-

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Skye was without Jack Gallagher, Mo Elhassan and Gerard Lawler while Pines striker Travis Ernsdoerfer was unavailable and is yet to sign.

Striker Mikey Turner is uncertain about his playing future.

Baxter is keen to talk to the exLangy player who also is considering a return to Lawton Park to play in the over-35s in the Bayside League.

There’s also doubt about Maxim Avram’s future and McGuinness planned to talk to him as we went to press.

McGuinness initially planned to add three players to the senior squad but it increasingly looks like he may add more.

Skye’s next outing is the Steve Wallace Cup on 1 February at Centenary Park.

“I love this competition and I really look forward to it every year,” McGuinness added.

“I know it’s a lot of work but I would love to see this cup get even bigger over the next few years and maybe even become a two-day competition.”

In State 3 news Frankston Pines senior coach Kevin “Squizzy” Tay-

rors at times in losing the ball so easily and a couple of bad decisions going forward but overall it was a hard workout and everybody put in a tough shift.

“It was also our first opportunity to try out a few new players who didn’t disappoint.”

Newcomers included Endeavour United full back Michael Rovinson, former Peninsula Strikers midfielder Joe Buccello, 16-year-old Logan Magri from Casey Comets and Naveed Hashimi who played in the Melbourne Chinese Soccer Association competition last year.

McGuinness was particularly delighted to have John Andrinopoulos back in action after the big defender suffered a partial ACL tear and also had a hernia operation last season.

“That was the highlight of the day for me,” McGuinness said.

“Johnny has been out of action since last May but still attended most training sessions and all the games.

“I know it killed him not being able to play last season but he stuck to his recovery 100 per cent and it showed on Saturday with a man-of-the-match performance.”

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lor and vice-president Victor Kumar flew to Fiji last weekend to finalise arrangements for bringing players to the local outfit for the upcoming season.

Taylor is confident that all the paperwork will be processed shortly and he expects the players to fly to Melbourne next month.

Contracts will have to be signed to satisfy the Fijian FA prior to their international release to curtail Pines from financial gain should the players switch to higher-ranked clubs here.

Pines seniors and reserves took on Bunyip last Saturday on the main pitch at Monterey Reserve with the reserves drawing 2-2 and the seniors winning 4-1.

Lachlan McMinimee (2), Hamraz Zanoozi and a triallist from Doveton scored in the senior match.

Zanoozi played with Langwarrin’s under-20s last season.

Other new faces in the Pines side were Callum Richardson, 27, from Somerville Eagles and a former Seaford United player and Stephan Ngoneh from Dingley Stars.

Richardson played quite a few games at full back for Somerville but Taylor plans to use him further afield.

“He will bring dynamism and versatility in the attacking third,” Taylor said.

“He can play anywhere across the front four, has a fantastic workrate and is a real handful for defences with his dribbling ability, movement and unpredictability.”

Here are some pre-season schedules (kick-off times are subject to change so check club facebook pages for any updates): Langwarrin’s pre-season schedule: v Eastern Lions, Gardiners Creek Reserve, Saturday 8 February 12pm, 2pm, 4pm; Preston Lions, B. T. Connor Reserve, Saturday 15 February, 12.30pm, 3pm; Doveton, Waratah Reserve, Saturday 22 February 11am, 1pm, 3pm; Box Hill, Wembley Park, Saturday 29 February kick-off times TBC; v Nunawading, Lawton Park, Saturday 7 March kick-off times TBC. Seaford United’s pre-season schedule: v Boronia at North Seaford Reserve, Saturday 8 February 1pm and 3pm; Aspendale Stingrays at North Seaford Reserve, Saturday 15 February 1pm and 3pm; Middle Park at North Seaford Reserve, Saturday 8 February 1pm and 3pm; and FFA Cup on Saturday 29 February.

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The Rye Gift keeps giving

By Barry Irving SATURDAY 11 January saw the running of the 46th Rye Gift.

Cooler weather and a great program meant that the ground filled up with spectators and competitors alike. In what is now accepted as a great family day adults and children were well catered for.

The six participating clubs that make up the Rye Sports and Social Club manned the gates, the food tents and canteen, beverage tent and catering as well as the bar. This unique group all share in the profits that this day yields.

With cooler weather was welcomed by the competitors and with a strong south-westerly breeze at their backs gave assistance to the sprinters, the distance runners flew down the back straight but felt the full force of the head wind when they turned into the home stretch.

The sponsors and guests luncheon catered by the Rye Cricket club members was once again enjoyed by all and well attended with representatives from major sponsor Bendigo Bank and the Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor and councillors.

The blue ribbon events the 120m Men’s gift and the120m Women’s gift both now have equal prize monies with each event sharing $6,000 between the placegetters in each event.

Winners are grinners: Men’s Gift winner Matt Burleigh with Bendigo Bank’s Wendy, Allison and Julie. Picture: Barry Irving

RESULTS: Bendigo Bank Men’s 120m Gift: 1st. Matt Burleigh off 10m in 12.274 2nd. Jason Bailey off 7.25m in

12.437 3rd. Aidan Green off 6.75m in 12.485 Bendigo Bank Women’s 120m Gift:

1st. Bree Masters off 0.25m in 13.831 2nd. Tara Domaschenz off 4.50m in 13.939 3rd. Liana Grandine off 3.5m in

14.126 The footballers relay was won by the Red Hill FC. The junior football relay was won

by Dromana Jnr FC.

Diamond shines in the wet HORSE RACING

By Ben Triandafillou AEECEE Diamond topped off a state double for Mornington-based trainer Anthony Freedman on Thursday 16 January.

Following on from Western Wingo’s maiden victory at Ararat earlier in the day, Aeecee Diamond relished the wet conditions and scored a tough victory to break his maiden at the Pakenham night meeting.

Bringing up the stables 16th winner from their past 50 runners, the threeyear-old gelding by Fighting Sun was forced to do it the hard way by racing three-wide the entire trip after drawing a wide barrier.

Freedman’s racing manager Brad Taylor said he was pleased to see the track receive a bit of rain.

“The soft track was never going to be a concern,” he said.

“Months ago (Aeecee Diamond) worked with a horse called Southbank on a Soft track and left her for dead so if that’s the form line to go off then I thought he was going to be pretty tough to beat in a maiden.”

Southbank had finished third beaten under a length in the Group One Thousand Guineas in the Spring – some form line to compare with a maiden race.

Despite being caught deep in the run, Aeecee Diamond continued to lift over the concluding stages to hold a neck margin over John Price-trained Arfa Crown and the John McArdletrained Celestial Warrior who finished off well for third.

“It wasn’t a pretty watch,” Taylor said. “The horse was tough, he has a nice amount of ability to sit three wide like he did and to still keep finding on the line was very good.

“The guys that have been riding him at home have always said that he feels like a 1400m to a miler and the way he finished off that looks to be his go.”

Jockey Luke Currie shared the same thoughts following the win.

“The way he jumped away, if he had of drawn a barrier, he could have box seated but he was very good.,” Currie said. “He got there and had a bit of a look around and when the two (horses) came to his inside I felt him lift again.

He definitely wants to get out to seven furlongs and probably beyond.”

The victory was also Freedman’s first winner for leading syndicator Brad Spicer who races Aeecee Diamond in partnership with the Australian Chinese Jockey Club.

Neatly cut: Aeecee Diamond relishes the wet track to land his maiden victory for trainer Anthony Freedman at Pakenham. Picture: Supplied Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 22 January 2020

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