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Plaque to remember

A PILGRIMAGE to Gallipoli in 2011 inspired the Reverend Victor Haste to plan a commemoration precinct for Anzacs at St Nicholas Anglican Church in Mordialloc.

Rev Haste’s plan became reality this month with the official opening of the Mordialloc Community Gallipoli Precinct.

See story Page 6.

Picture: Gary Sissons

Gangs sign of the crimes Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au THE theft of cars and their use in petrol drive-offs, theft and a carjacking in Frankston and surrounding suburbs highlights the everyday threat to residents posed by crime gangs.

And it’s prompted a warning from a Frankston detective: Make sure your front door is locked at all times and hide your car keys – especially overnight – as the current trend is for youth gang members to steal cars for crime sprees.

The gangs – with one prominent group known as Apex – call it ‘missioning’. Two or three gang members

are tasked with breaking into houses to steal car and house keys and other valuables, before driving off in the victim’s car. It doesn’t matter whether the gang members have a licence – or are even old enough to drive.

And that’s having tragic consequences.

In one incident, a Carrum Downs woman was struck head-on by a stolen 2013 BMW X5 allegedly being driven by a 15-year-old Patterson Lakes boy, as she drove to work along Governor Rd, Mordialloc at about 7.40am on Monday 9 November.

Amanda Matheson, 47, was taken by ambulance to The Alfred hospital with multiple leg fractures and

serious chest and neck injuries, but complications caused her life support system to be switched off, Thursday 12 November.

In a sad coincidence, it is believed she had been a friend of the late Andrea Lehane, also of Carrum Downs, who was killed after being struck by an illegal monkey bike outside the Carrum Downs shopping centre in September.

The $90,000 BMW – stolen during a house burglary in Doncaster on 4 November – was allegedly being driven at speed on the wrong side of the road by the boy who may have links to crime gangs. The vehicle had been involved in a series of offences

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since being stolen, including petrol drive-offs, theft of alcohol from a Frankston liquor outlet and a carjacking in Frankston South.

In the carjacking, up to five men allegedly rammed a Bartlett St resident’s car and allegedly threatened him with a shotgun and handgun before driving off in his Ford XR6, 2.40am, Friday 6 November.

That car, too, has since been involved in a series of crimes and is being sought by Frankston police.

The boy allegedly ran from the Governor Rd scene and was arrested a short time later at the Chelsea Heights McDonald’s restaurant. He spent the night at Dandenong hospi-

tal before being charged with conduct endangering life and serious traffic offences at Frankston police station.

He was remanded in custody to appear at Frankton Children’s Court on 26 November.

Following the death of Mrs Matheson he is now facing the more serious charges of reckless conduct placing a person in danger of death, reckless conduct placing a person in danger of serious injury, driving in a dangerous manner and other traffic matters.

He was also charged with aggravated burglary and several motor car thefts.

His case is being overseen by the Major Crime Investigation Unit.

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Safe journey tidings: Rev David Thompson blessed the emergency services fleet at Frankston pier last Sunday morning.

Flotilla floats in for blessed day COAST Guard vessels gathered at Frankston pier last weekend (Sunday 15 November) for the annual blessing of the fleet ahead of the summer boating season.

Australian Volunteer Coast Guard boats lined up alongside Victoria Water Police, SES, Surf Life Saving Victoria and Mornington Volunteer Marine Rescue vessels to be blessed by Ambulance Victoria chaplain Reverend David Thompson.

The blessing of the fleet began with a service at St Pauls Anglican Church at 10am before the blessing at Frankston Pier.

“Naturally, summer sees more people out enjoying the water. With the increased presence comes an increased de-

mand for all of our services” Coast Guard Frankston media officer John Billing said.

“The vessels are blessed for safe journey.”

Mr Billing urged boaties to inspect their own vessels and safety equipment or arrange to have them inspected by a suitably qualified person before setting sail in summer.

“Simple things like bad fuel, batteries, expired flares and lifejackets could be the difference between a great and a bad day,” he said.

Call 000 in the event of a boating emergency.

See coastguard.com.au for information about the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard.

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School leader an ‘outstanding teacher’ Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au TEACHER Annemaree Hunter, of Yarrabah School in Aspendale, is more than a role model for her pupils – she’s a guiding light for fellow teachers, too.

On Friday at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne she was presented with a Principals’ Association of Specialist Schools (PASS) Outstanding Primary Teacher award.

Education minister James Merlino said the awards honoured the outstanding achievements of those working with children and young people with disabilities at specialist schools, and helping them achieve their full potential.

“Every award winner has made an outstanding contribution to the learning, wellbeing and life outcomes of Victorian kids with disabilities,” he said.

Yarrabah principal Matthew Harris described Ms Hunter as “a great person” and praised her role in overseeing the work of four teachers and six education support staff.

“She’s a tremendous leader and everyone admires her work with the kids, parents and staff,” he said.

“She’s a mentor and leader in the junior section to 35-40 pupils.”

At Yarrabah for 21 years, Ms Hunter said she found teaching her “beautiful students” both “challenging and motivating”.

“This is the most wonderful place and I’ll never leave. I am really chuffed,” she said.

“I love working with the specialist service staff, including occupational

and speech therapists, physios and other teachers, and especially my involvement with our special therapy programs.”

Yarrabah was founded in 1974 as a Uniting Church school, and came under the Education Department in 1976.

Top teacher: Xavier and Annemaree Hunter are happy about the Yarrabah School teacher receiving her Outstanding Primary Teacher award.

Picture: Gary Sissons

Baffles may finally be fixed A SOLUTION to long-running concerns over wave baffles at Mordialloc Creek could be imminent.

Boaties have long complained that boats moored at the creek suffer storm damage since worn baffles at the creek mouth no longer provide enough protection from high waves.

Mordialloc Labor MP Tim Richardson has called on Ports Minister Luke Donnellan to investigate replacement of the wave baffles.

“The wave baffles are in place to reduce the wave energy coming from Port Phillip Bay up through the mouth of the Mordialloc Creek,” Mr Richardson said in Parliament earlier this month.

“The current wave baffles have all but completely deteriorated and results in stronger current and wave energy flowing into the Mordialloc Creek.

This increases the risk of damage boats and yachts, as well as bringing more silt into the creek, undermining previous dredging.”

The existing baffles were installed in 2002.

Parks Victoria confirmed the government is considering options to build a new wave baffle structure and the management authority will continue to work with boaters, anglers, Kingston Council and Melbourne Water.

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Pedestrian safety paramount

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A ROAD safety program to help older people stay safe and mobile for as long as possible will be hosted by Kingston Council next week.

The ‘Travel with confidence’ course is free to all Kingston residents but bookings are required.

Head along to an information session to find out about transport options and support services available to travel safely and confidently and stay independent.

Pedestrian safety including ways to make pedestrians visible to traffic, public transport, community transport services, taxis and using motorised mobility scooters will be discussed at Longbeach Place, 15 Chelsea Rd, Chelsea on Wednesday 2 December, 9.30am-1pm. Free light morning tea provided. Call Kingston Council on 1300 653 356 for bookings.

A WOMAN, 37, of no fixed address, was refused bail and remanded in custody after appearing at Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court last week.

She is facing 90 counts of burglary, theft, obtaining property by deception, car stealing, failing to answer bail and the “substantial” theft of mail from letterboxes in Kingston, Bayside and Monash over a twomonth period.

The woman was arrested at a Cheltenham store earlier in the week when she allegedly used false documents to purchase items.

Detective Senior Constable Stephen Hemingway said the woman would reappear at the same court Thursday.

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Early fire warnings and bans apply

Striving for the best: Sarah Butler will receive a Gold Duke of Edinburgh award at the Grand Hyatt.

Gold leadership goals kicked SARAH Butler, 17, of Aspendale Gardens, will be among 75 Victorian students to receive the Gold Duke of Edinburgh award at the Grand Hyatt on Saturday 5 December.

The award has challenged and enriched the lives of thousands of young people since it was established in 1963, the award’s Victoria CEO Anoushka Gungadin said.

Sarah, a year 12 student at Mentone Girls’ Grammar, said she wanted to “prove to herself” that she could commit

to the award and achieve all its requirements while being recognised for what she does outside of the classroom.

“The most significant change I found in completing the award was my mentality,” she said.

“I think I would be among many participants who could say that the award encouraged them to strive for their best, but also prove to us that we can achieve some of our big goals.”

Ms Gungadin said the award provided “real world” knowl-

edge and opportunities for future leaders to learn essential life skills.

“We are very proud of our gold awardees,” she said.

“They have all worked extremely hard and we are optimistic about their future with such a high percentage gaining confidence in their job prospects.

“The gold award gala will be a fantastic way for the community to recognise and celebrate their outstanding achievements.”

THIS season’s official fire danger period for Kingston, Frankston, Mornington Peninsula and French and Phillip islands starts next Monday, 30 November.

CFA South East Region assistant chief officer Trevor Owen said fire restrictions were starting earlier than last year because of recent warm and dry conditions.

“So far, all indicators are pointing to a challenging fire season ahead,” Mr Owen said.

“While CFA does everything it can, we look to the community to use common sense and take responsibility for preventing fires.”

Mr Owen said “a short window of opportunity” remained for property owners to clean up but warned against illegal fires.

“Out of control burn-offs and unregistered burn-offs have been a major headache for brigades,” he said.

“Just because the fire danger period is yet to start doesn’t mean it’s safe to burn off. You should avoid burning off when high winds are forecast – not only on the day of your burn but for the days afterwards.”

Mr Owen said the CFA would be taking a “zero tolerance” approach to any fires resulting from negligent behaviour.

“Expect any fire you start to be fully investigated by police,” he said. “Even if you have a permit to use fire over the fire danger period, make sure you read the conditions carefully.

Failing to follow just one of those conditions can still leave you open to prosecution.”

During the fire danger period fires cannot be lit in the open air without a written permit from CFA or a municipal fire prevention officer. The fire bans are based on local conditions and take into account fuel moisture, fuel

loads, grassland curing, weather and rainfall.

More details at cfa.vic.gov.au/can or call 1800 240 667. All burn-offs should be registered with the VicFire Burn-off notification line, 1800 668 511.

Mr Owen cautioned against relying on one source of information during summer.

Fire information was available through ABC local radio, or other emergency broadcasters including radio, SKY TV, downloading the FireReady App, visitingemergency. vic.gov.au, calling the bushfire information 1800 240 667.

During the fire danger period a written permit is required to burn off grass, undergrowth, weeds or other vegetation during. Details available from the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston municipal fire prevention officers.

Lighting a fire in the open without a permit can bring a penalty of more than $18,000 and/ or 12 months imprisonment. Barbecues and fires for cooking and warmth do not require a permit, but must be lit in properly constructed fireplaces.

Incinerators, chainsaws and lawn mowers, and vehicles and equipment that come in contact with vegetation are permitted subject to conditions.

Farmers can find legal guidelines and practical advice at cfa.vic.gov.au/farming – this information is important especially for new farmers, bush block owners or hobby farmers.

A total fire ban means no fires can be lit for the declared district for that day unless there is a specific exemption or special permit issued.

This applies irrespective of the fire restriction status for a given municipality. Details: cfa.vic.gov.au/can

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Writers’ group gathers expertise Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au A WRITERS’ group in Mordialloc has celebrated 20 years battling the dreaded blank page and has released an anthology about the City of Kingston to commemorate the triumph of the pen over the page.

The Mordialloc Writers’ Group founder Mairi Neil said the new book, called Kingston My City, aptly features 20 stories by 20 stories about how people feel about the city, “an amalgamation of suburbs”, they live in.

Looking back at the group’s beginnings in 1995, Ms Neil said she it was her late husband John who encouraged her to pursue her dream of writing when the couple moved to Mordialloc.

“I’ve always been a writer and I love reading. I was brought up reading Robert Louis Stevenson and Enid Blyton, all of those books, and I’ve always liked writing stories,” she said.

“I was very involved in the women’s movement and worked for the second woman’s refuge in Victoria at Maroondah Halfway House and wrote a few articles for my mother’s church magazine to get money and also explain why these women had left home.”

Writers have come and gone to group meetings over the years but the 62-year-old says several long-term members have found a get-together with fellow storytellers to be beneficial.

“You are mixing with people who have a similar love of writing as you so there’s support and understanding there.

“You can learn a lot. You meet people who are writing in different genres and at different stages and you get

The write stuff: Mordialloc Writers’ Group member Barbara Davies, left, and founder Mairi Neil with a copy of an anthology published to celebrate the group’s 20th anniversary. Picture: Gary Sissons

positive feedback to help you on your writing journey.”

Ms Neil likes to write poetry and short stories and writers in the group cover everything from humorous travel writing to slam poetry.

One of the goals of the Mordialloc Writers’ Group is giving everyone who joins the chance to be a published writer as evidenced by the eight anthologies of short stories the group has previously published.

“Traditional publishing is only for the elite now. Everything is marketing,” Ms Neil said.

Feedback from readers who have bought the group’s books has been overwhelmingly positive.

“Most writers want to see their name in print. It’s not an ego thing but it’s really nice to have a finished product,” Ms Neil said.

As for the writing future, new Mordialloc Writers’ Group members are always welcome and Ms Neil has a couple of projects on the go.

“I’ve got a novel begging to be finished and a novel based on family history I’m halfway through.” nThe Mordialloc Writers’ Group meets at Mordialloc Neighbourhood House, 457 Main St, Mordialloc. Tuesday workshops, 8pm. See mordiwriters. wordpress.com or call Mairi Neil on 0403 900 585 for further information.

Police patrol

Audi smashed and grabbed

the back fence. Anyone with information should call Moorabbin police, 9556 6565.

A $250,000 black Audi R8 sports sedan was stolen from the garage of a house in Coleman Rd, Aspendale, 10pm, Friday 20 November. A neighbour was alerted by a “loud bang” and then heard the distinctive engine sound of the high-priced import. He ran outside to see the garage door extensively damaged and the car being driven off towards Nepean Hwy. The car was damaged by the thieves who rammed it into the roller door to force their way out of the garage. Tyre marks were found in Coleman Lane.

The remote-control device was later found unused on the garage floor. Police said the thieves had earlier broken into the owner’s car parked in Albert Park and stolen his house and business keys, and wallet containing his address, in the lead-up to the robbery. They then drove to his house and stole a Toshiba laptop and the car’s keys before entering the garage. The car was seen being driven “erratically” near Parkdale and Mentone railway stations at 2am next day but has not yet been recovered. CCTV footage is being examined. Anyone with information should call Moorabbin police, 9556 6565.

Tyre outlet robbed

House ransacked A 69-YEAR-OLD Aspendale Gardens man came home to find the security chain locking the door, 10pm, Saturday 21 November. Inside, he found thieves had opened a side gate and forced a window to break into the Forbes Dr house, ransacking cupboards and drawers. About $350 cash, coin jar, jewellery box and Oroton cigarette case was stolen. The total value of the haul is not yet known. The thieves escaped over

A THIEF jemmied open a rear window at the Bob Jane T-Mart in Nepean Hwy, Parkdale, 9pm, Tuesday night.

He climbed onto a table and chair to get to floor level, then opened filing cabinets and cupboards in the front office, finding a small till containing $600. The man broke a section of back fence and slid the till through, before jumping over. CCTV shows him to be 183cm tall, skinny build, wearing shorts, long-sleeve T-shirt, runners and beanie, and carrying a backpack. The same man is believed to be responsible for a similar robbery at Auto Salvage, Lower Dandenong Rd, Mordialloc, later the same night. Here he forced open a front window at the car sales and parts supplier and rummaged through cupboards and drawers, finding $150 in the till, $50 in a charity tin and $400 in a coin jar. The business was previously robbed in October.

Anyone with information should call Moorabbin police, 9556 6565.

Watching brief VICTORIA’S no-pursuit policy is a talking point among officers. A Chelsea patrol car sidled up to a Holden Commodore in a carpark at the end of Stephen St, Carrum, in which a young couple were sitting, 1.50am, Friday.

Neither the male driver nor female passenger would answer questions. Police looked on as the driver reversed into the patrol car causing minor damage and drove off. The car’s number plates were found to be fraudulent.

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Gang crimes, car thefts Continued from Page 1 Frankston detectives are also seeking a stolen $150,000 red Mercedes Benz stolen from Sandringham overnight, Wednesday 4 November, and seen at several crime scenes in Frankston, Cranbourne, Narre Warren and Dandenong, along with the red Ford and, previously, the stolen BMW, which are all suspected of being used by gang members.

The BMW was used in a petrol driveoff at the Seaford Rd United service station, 1am, Sunday 8 November.

Detective Leading Senior Constable Paul Roberts, of Frankston’s Embona Task Force, said Mrs Matheson was a “much-loved woman with strong family and employer support”.

Her death has highlighted how crime can affect innocent people going about their daily routines and how close we can be to danger – usually without knowing it.

Detective Roberts said the stolen

cars have all been used for gang-related crime, with the Mercedes and the BMW seen at up to 10 petrol driveoffs, as well as the theft of liquor from Heatherhill Rd Cellars. The Ford has been seen at other incidents.

In the liquor outlet raid, Sunday 8 November, two youths entered the store and helped themselves to $315 in beer and spirits, while the dumbfounded proprietor stood by helplessly.

A third person sat outside in the BMW ready to drive them away.

The next day the same car was involved in the fatal collision at Mordialloc.

One of the alleged offenders, 16, of Keysborough, has since been arrested and charged with theft of alcohol and theft of the BMW. He was bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date. His accomplice, still at large last Wednesday but known to police, is thought to be related to the 15 year old arrested over Mrs Matheson’s death.

Arrest over carjacking HEAVILY armed police arrested a man in Frankston, 10.30am, Thursday, who is believed to be involved in the Bartlett St carjacking (See story at left).

The man, 18, of Endeavour Hills, was arrested at a house in Gweno Av, Frankston, by members of the Special Operations Group.

He is suspected of being a leading member of the Apex gang, whose members have been involved in a crime spree throughout the south-eastern suburbs.

In the carjacking a 20-year-old man was threatened with a shotgun and a handgun before handing over the keys to his Ford XR6 sedan. It is still missing.

The arrested man is believed to have been in the stolen BMW X5 at the time of the carjacking.

He has been charged by Frankston Embona Armed Robbery Task Force detectives with armed robbery and assault related offences and remanded to the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court Friday for a filing hearing, Saturday, after appearing at an out-of-sessions hearing Friday.

The stolen Ford XR6 was not recovered.

Car hunt: The stolen white 2008 XR6 Ford hijacked by gang members at gunpoint in Frankston South. Police are appealing for help in tracking it down. The original registration number is SAM95.

Costco, Aldi arrive

TWO retail giants have arrived in Kingston. Costco opened its Moorabbin store earlier this month at Moorabbin Airport, its eighth outlet in Australia.

The US bulk buy supermarket’s arrival follows the opening of a Mentone store by Aldi last month as part of an Australian growth strategy by the Germanowned supermarket group.

In June Kingston councillors narrowly backed Costco’s application to open its Moorabbin store.

A council officer’s report had noted “inevitable that such a store will be located in south east Melbourne” because of the broad catchment area for customers but cautioned that the viability of nearby retail hubs such as Aspendale Gardens, Dingley, Thrift Park, Cheltenham and Mentone could be threatened in the longer term.

Bonbeach Aged Care donates toys

AGE is no barrier to sharing in the spirit of Christmas for residents at Bonbeach Aged Care. Every year, staff members invite residents and members of the community to donate toys and food to needy children, which are picked up and delivered by its friends on motorbikes.

On Saturday at 12:30pm, two tri-cyclists and eight motorcyclists will collect donations at the 70-bed centre in Station St, and join in a sausage sizzle, Christmas festivities and activities for the children.

Manager Jasmine Gunaratnam said the annual event was an important part of the centre’s calendar, with residents encouraged to participate. “We welcome the wider community to make donations, including unwrapped soft toys and nonperishable food,” she said.

“This is a wonderful opportunity to join our residents in the spirit of giving and help those in need have a better Christmas this year.”

Donations go to Southern Peninsula Food for All, Rosebud Salvation Army, Society of St Vincent de Paul, and Westernport Community Support, Hastings.

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month. About 150 people attended the unveiling of a commemorative plaque for the centenary accompanied by music from the HMAS Cerberus Band.

The reverend says Remembrance Day (Wednesday 11 November) saw Mordialloc Beach Primary School pupils lay a wreath at the new memorial.

“It’s a public precinct and it educates young people who are interested and want to learn about the Anzacs and the need for peace and justice.”

The RSL donated a flagpole for the precinct that was situated at the now closed Edithvale-Aspendale RSL and red brick pavers where people gathered to remember the fallen have also

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A VISIT to Gallipoli four years ago inspired the Reverend Victor Haste to plan a commemoration garden for Anzacs at St Nicholas Anglican Church in Mordialloc.

Rev Haste made the journey to Turkey with his wife Barb and came home determined to do something locally to acknowledge and recognise the service and sacrifice of those who fought and died at Gallipoli during World War I. “Like most Australians who go there to visit the battlefields and attend the dawn service I felt quite moved by what I saw,” he said.

Anzac centenary funding made Rev Haste’s plan a reality and the Mordialloc Community Gallipoli Precinct was officially opened earlier this

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found a new home at St Nicholas Anglican Church’s memorial. nSt Nicholas Anglican Church is at 9 Bear Street, Mordialloc. Art gallery and church open Monday-Thursday 12-3pm, Saturday 10am-1pm.

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Sunday worship 9.15am.

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Solid foundation for commemoration: Rev Victor Haste at the Mordialloc Community Gallipoli Precinct at St Nicholas Anglican Church. The bear is named after Clarence Thomas, a 9th Battalion medic who did not carry weapons at Gallipoli.

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Marks there for fine footy future Class action strife WHILE footy fans sit with their feet up waiting for the new season many players are already putting in the hard yards to get up to speed for preseason training having been awarded a scholarship to the AFL Academy.

Luke Davies-Uniacke, a 17-yearold midfielder at Keysborough’s Haileybury College, has his eyes on the prize of an AFL playing career and is determined to keep improving his game to try to make his dream a reality.

In 2011 The News reported the then under-12 player represented Victoria at the School Sport Australia Championships in Canberra and Luke has hit every mark in the intervening years.

He snared a hat-trick of Best and Fairest awards at Rye Junior Football Club in 2010, 2012 and 2013 and was voted B&F in the Mornington Peninsula Junior Football League in the same years.

Last year Luke was selected to represent Victoria in the under-15s National Football Championship in Sydney and wore ‘the Big V’ with pride.

Now the Rye teenager, who also plays up forward, has his sights set on the big league while training at the AFL Academy.

“I’ve been doing a bit of gym preseason three times a week so that’s been pretty full on,” he said.

“I’ve sort of set a goal for myself to be a bit bigger and stronger than last year.”

A two-year program at the AFL Academy sees players meet AFL players, coaches and game day analysts to learn from the best in the game.

There were 203 graduates of the AFL Academy on AFL lists last season, including nine club captains.

Luke also plays for the Dandenong

ahead for Evocca Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au

Harder, better, faster, stronger: Luke Davies-Uniacke has ticked every box on his journey to a possible AFL playing career. Picture: Yanni

Luke, a Hawthorn fan, admits a shot at an AFL career is not a given, and he’s still one year away from being a possible draft pick, but he says he would jump at the chance to play for “any Melbourne side” given the chance.

Looking at his career stats the name Luke Davies-Uniacke could be one to look out for local AFL fans come draft time next year.

Neil Walker

Stingrays and his school Haileybury but is keeping his feet firmly on the ground despite his footballing progress to date.

“I’ve learned that nothing comes easy … and basically I’ve got to be able to kick with both feet, handball both sides and be bigger and stronger than my opponent every year because there’s always that one person who wants to work harder than you on and off the field so it comes down to hard work.”

EVOCCA College could face a class action before the end of the year from disgruntled students unhappy with the marketing of vocational courses by the registered training organisation.

Solicitor Benjamin Kramer is gathering expressions of interest from former students who believe they were “pressured to sign up or lured in unfairly”.

The Queensland based college opened a campus in Frankston in 2013.

Mr Kramer says he was contacted by a friend who is a former student of Evocca College “dissatisfied with the service they received”.

The Sydney lawyer said “about 250” people so far had expressed an interest in joining a class action against Evocca.

“We hope to lodge the class action before Christmas. I’m working on it so we can get it done in the next few weeks,” Mr Kramer said.

“In 2014 Evocca received a quarter of a billion dollars ($250 million) and they passed 170 students. Just that alone should be enough to make people realise there is fundamentally wrong here.”

Evocca was one of several colleges criticised by a Senate inquiry over marketing practices for federal funded VET FEE-HELP diplomas and short courses (‘College’s marketing to students slammed’, The News 28/10/15).

Students incurred up to $20,000 worth of debt and do not have to repay the VET FEE-HELP funding

until they earn at least $50,000 per year.

An Australian Skills Quality Authority audit found just eight of 21 privately owned education providers were fully compliant with VETFEE-HELP regulations.

Evocca had conditions imposed on its operations and must now “retain enrolment and assessment records for 12 months” and “report data back to [the] ASQA on a regular basis”.

The college has refused to disclose how many students have completed courses at its Frankston campus (‘Unanswered questions on Evocca graduation rates’, The News 4/11/15).

Department of Education and Training statistics show Evocca had 27,907 students enrolled nationally last year but just 1053 students completed courses, a completion rate of less than 4 per cent.

Evocca College CEO Craig White has denied the company’s courses are not up to scratch.

In September he advised the ABC that “no particular course offering has been alleged to us to be substandard; and no marketing practice has been alleged to us to be in breach of any law.”

Mr Kramer said the Senate inquiry findings, released last month, support complaints former students of Evocca have been making.

“I think a lot of people were waiting on what the Senate inquiry would reveal. It all confirms everything we believe.”

See evoccaclassaction.com for details about the proposed Evocca class action.

Hospitals on notice over carpark fees Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au HOSPITALS have been ordered to review car parking fees after a review found some regular patients and visitors are financially burdened with hefty costs due to repeat visits.

The Labor state government promised to review hospitals’ car parking fees before last year’s state election and commissioned an independent review of carparks at Victoria’s public hospitals.

The review found hospitals charge different car parking rates and only some provide discounted parking to regular

patients, visitors, carers and pensioners.

In some cases discounted carpark fees were not displayed or promoted by hospitals. The government has ordered every public health service operating fee-based car parking to have a formal policy in place by February next year.

Health services must also publish and publicise car parking policies and all fees, including concessions details, must be clearly displayed at carpark entrances, points of payment and signs inside hospitals.

“Having to go to hospital regularly can be distressing enough, both as a patient and as a visitor, without having to worry

about how much it will cost to park the car,” Health Minister Jill Hennessy said.

“We’re directing all public hospitals to do what they can to ensure Victorians can safely, conveniently – and economically – receive regular treatment or visit their loved ones in hospital.”

Peninsula Health planning and infrastructure acting executive director Rick Law said Frankston Hospital already had a formal parking policy.

“Patients, carers or relatives demonstrating financial hardship can access concession parking rates by speaking to a hospital social worker. Oncology patients are not charged for parking.”

Frankston Hospital carparking fees begin at $7 for one hour rising to $15 for five hours, the maximum fee for all-day parking. A weekly rate of $45 is available.

The Victorian Healthcare Association welcomed the review into hospitals’ carpark fees but noted “Victoria’s public hospitals are not funded to build and run car parks”.

Association CEO Tom Symondson said public hospitals take out loans from the government to build car parks but these must be repaid and hospitals have few options to raise revenue to repay the loans.

“We would welcome the government contributing to the cost of providing parking discounts as well as supporting hospitals to expand their parking services given the pressures of increasing rates of chronicity and a growing population,” he said.

The VHA backed the prominent display of concession carpark rates.

Hospitals must also review their carpark fees and policy every year as part of the government push to ease financial stress on regular patients and visitors.

Peninsula Health said it reviews its policy each year.

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Hot days trigger early beach reports THE Environment Protection Authority has started testing water quality at Port Phillip beaches a month earlier than planned after a warmer than usual spring.

The authority checks if the water is suitable for swimming ever week at 36 beaches including four in Kingston – Mentone, Mordialloc, Aspendale and Carrum.

It puts water quality updates on its Beach Report website and via Twitter twice a day. Reports started on 31 October and will be done until April, a month later than usual.

The warning system has green, orange or red “lights” to tell swimmers if the water is suitable or if bacterial levels are too high. Green (good) predicts that water quality is suitable for swimming, orange (fair) means the water is good but could be affected by rainfall – particularly if the beach has a stormwater outlet – and red (poor) warns people to avoid contact with the water.

The EPA said forecast signs were also placed at life saving club beaches from December. On the peninsula, this includes Mornington, Mt Martha and Rosebud clubs.

“Forecasts are based on the recreational water quality history of the beach, currents, predicted rainfall and sunlight," a spokesman said.

“Beach Report keeps people informed about the recreational water quality through daily forecasts. People can make informed decisions about where to swim.”

Water samples are collected at Beach Report sites once a week during summer.

“The samples are tested for enterococci, a group of bacteria found inside

warm-blooded animals. Enterococci is recognised as the best indicator for measuring faecal contamination of marine recreational waters.

“During poor forecasts there may be a higher risk of illness to swimmers from increased bacterial levels. A common illness is gastroenteritis. People should see a doctor if they have a suspected swimrelated illness.”

Water Minister Lisa Neville said the hot start to spring "and expected long summer meant the beach report had started a month early and would go a month later to April”.

She said summer was expected to be hotter and drier than average. If it did rain heavily, stormwater runoff could affect the quality of Port Phillip.

“High bacteria levels normally clear within 24 hours.”

The EPA issued few warnings for peninsula beaches last summer and autumn.

Among the more notable were when Rye boat ramp was dredged in March, a sewage spill affected Mills Beach at Mornington in March, and a sewage spill closed Fishermans Beach, also at Mornington, in April.

This was a big improvement on the summer of 2011-12 when an algal bloom stretching from Mt Eliza to McCrae caused major concern, and February 2013 when blooms at Mornington closed two of its four swimming beaches.

The EPA said it relied on the community to report pollution, environmental hazard or other activities potentially harmful to the environment. Its pollution hotline is 1300 372 842.

Mike Hast Come on in: The EPA has started testing Port Phillip water quality a month earlier than usual. Picture: Gary Sissons

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Horse and jinker ‘joy ride’ is costly Compiled by Melissa Walsh THE Frankston and Hastings Council will hold its monthly meeting at Somerville on Thursday next. *** DRIVER A. G. Young returned from the front by the hospital ship which arrived in the Bay on Monday last.

He has been in the front since the landing, and owing to an attack of enteric fever was invalided home.

His friends were very pleased to meet him and to see him looking so well after all he has gone through. *** THE residents of Frankston will be provided with a pleasent evening’s amusement on Wednesday next, when the Empire Photo Play Co will open in the Mechanics’ Hall with an up-todate show of moving pictures of a high order.

We understand the company intends giving these shows every Wednesday night, the programme for the first entertainment is advertised in another column, and on each evening there will be an entire change of programme. *** THE pleasures arising from a “joy ride” may sometimes prove more costly than the thing is worth.

This was the experience of two young men on Monday morning, when they had to face a bench of justices, at the Frankston Court, on a charge of unlawfully using a horse and jinker, which they found tied up in the yard of one of the hotels, and which, in the exuberance of their spirits, they untied, and drove away.

It was not long before the owner missed his property, and the help of the law was invoked, with the result that they were quickly traced and the missing property recovered.

When brought to task they both pleaded guilty, and were fined £2, with £1 6s costs each, the fines to be remitted on their entering into bonds of £10 each, to be of good behaviour for six months. *** AT the monthly meeting held on November 22nd, the principal business consisted of Messrs Geo. Griffeth and Chas. Grant’s report on the question of shipping space and time of shipping.

They felt that there was a danger of the Victorian fruit being scattered over too much time, and a resolution to that effect was moved, “That the Minister be approached and asked to use his powers to see that Victorian fruit was shipped during the earlier months of the export season.”

Mr Griffeth gave a report of executive meeting, dealing with export space. He stated that space was to be divided as follows :—Tasmania 1,250,000 cases; Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia 300,000 each, which he did not think fair.

Mr Keast moved that Mr Jensen be written to, and asked if he thought there was a combine to secure a monoply of space for Tasmania, and to try to secure space for Victoria, on earlier boats, and let Tasmania have the later ones. Seconded by Mr Coop. Carried.

The question of the annual show was mooted, and it was decided on

the motion of Mr Griffeth to interview the Ladies’ Red Cross Society with a view to the show being held as usual, the whole of the profits to be devoted to Red Cross and Patriotic purposes.

A working bee was arranged for Friday afternoon, to clean up the show ground, etc.

Mr Coop offered to purchase the old ticket box for 8s 6d,—Accepted.

A committee was appointed to draw up a scheme for cool stores at Somerville and report at next meeting.

Mr Griffeth moved that should any further disturbances with soldiers occur, the Defence Department be asked to receive a deputation to consist of Messrs Coop, Keast and Griffeth.

Mr T. M. Burke then delivered an address on “Co-operation.” This was very much appreciated by the members present.

Owing to the hour being somewhat late when Mr Burke commenced to speak, he had to curtail his address, but enough was heard to set members thinking.

Mr Burke promised to come down at some future time to explain further the principles of co-operation. *** THE wedding of Mr Michael Conroy, third son of the late Mr and Mrs Conroy of Ballarat and Cranbourne and Miss Ruby Elizabeth Thornell second daughter of Mr and Mrs Mark Thornell of “Frampton” Somerville was quietly celebrated at St George’s

Roman Catholic Church, Carlton on Nov 11th.

The Rev Father O’Hagan of Mornington was the officiating clergy man.

The bride was given away by her father. She was gowned in ivory duchesse satin court train with true lovers’ knots of ninon, bodice swathed with shadow lace, ninon and pearl trimming, bridal veil and coronet of orange blossom.

She carried a shower bouquet of white carnations, roses and watsonias. The only jewellery worn was a diamond brooch, the gift of the bride’s late brother James, also New Zealand greenstone necklet, the gift of her late brother Willie.

The bride was attended by her eldest sister, Miss Mary Thornell who wore heliotrope taffeta silk relieved with cream, and small cream tulle hat. She carried a shower bouquet of shaded heliotrope flowers. Both bouquets were made by the bride’s aunt, Mrs Alfred Thornell.

The bridegroom was attended by his brother Mr Steve Conroy. After the ceremony the bridal party and their immediate relatives motored to Rubira’s Cafe, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was partaken of.

The Rev Father O’Hagen proposed the toast of the bride and bridegroom. The bridegroom responded in a glowing speech. The couple motored to Geelong to spend the honeymoon.

The bride travelled in mole corduroy velvet dress and black crepe

dechene hat relieved with white.

Many handsome presents were received from old friends and relatives.

Mr and Mrs Canroy will reside at their home ”Corofin” Cardinia. *** THE present war is costing a thousand million pounds a year. These figures are very easy to say; they are equally difficult to grasp. But not too difficult. Assuming that the instant he was born a baby started counting.

Every minute he counts sixty numbers. He counts every moment of his time, twenty-four hours a day, with not an instant’s pause for sleep or food.

By the time he had counted one thousand million he would be nearly 31¾ years of age. A thousand million pnunds mean nearly all the gold coin in the world. It means fourteen shillings for every human being on earth, It means enough gold, if beaten out, to cover 1560 square miles.

Just fancy an army of a thousand million soldiers marching past your house. Marching in single file day and night, weekday and Sunday, without ceasing, they would take thirty eight and a half years to pass.

When a soldier is on active service his full day’s rations weigh, in round figures, four pounds. The cost is 1s 3d, including every thing. One day’s supply of food for one thousand million men would cost £62,500,000. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 27 November, 1915

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Living life extra, extra, extra large

By Stuart McCullough THE results, to date, have been decidedly mixed. Like many people, I have finally succumbed to the charms of internet shopping, although the outcomes are somewhat unpredictable. Frankly, the entire exercise is a black hole; one in which time loses its meaning. Where the quest to manage your virtual shopping basket becomes something of a holy quest before the connection times out or the site crashes. Serves me right for using a homemade modem I put together with an empty tissue box, three bits of string and a nine-volt battery.

Normally, I resist change. That’s why I still ride a horse to work and don’t own anything with Velcro, preferring the old-fashioned reliability that only a button can bring. But no one can deny the future. It comes whether we’re ready for it or not. Being part of the virtual shopping world means that a whole bunch of people refer to me as a Very Important Person. I try my best not to let this go to my head, but it’s not easy. It’s the kind of honour that only the internet can bestow. I am mindful that if I were to march into their physical stores expecting the staff to bow and curtsy and generally fall over themselves with the excitement that comes with being in my presence, I would be in for something of a shock. No amount of proclaiming, ‘don’t you know who I am?’ would help. But online, these same retailers treat me like the most special person on earth. You kind of get used to it.

The email appeared in my inbox

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without fanfare, wishing me a happy birthday. More than that, because of my VIP status, they offered me discounted online shopping. I was beside myself with excitement. This, however, meant there were two of me instead of the customary one which resulted in all kinds of awkwardness. But after the initial explosion of excitement, I managed to pull myself together (meaning there was just one of me, once more) and log in for the online shopping experience of a lifetime.

When you go into a store, a shirt is just a shirt. But when you shop using the internet, you realize that everything has a ridiculous name. The red shirt with the polka dots is, in fact, ‘the Donovan’, doubtless named after Jason Donovan or perhaps Mr. Mellow

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Yellow himself. On this particular site, the shirts were named after all kinds of people. There was the ‘Jeremy’, the ‘Luiz’, the tapered fit ‘Mateus’ and, my personal favourite, ‘the Darren’.

(Fair or otherwise, it feels as though ‘the Darren’ ought to have pockets for the TV remote and a built-in stubby holder). There was even a shirt named ‘the Stuart’. How could I possibly resist?

This was no longer a matter of a shirt. This was destiny. That a clothing company should go out of its way to create an item of apparel in my honour is the kind of recognition that, previously, only a knighthood could bestow. It’s not quite as good as getting your own ice cream like Jimmy Barnes or Dame Edna Everage but it’s

close. Granted, the garment was designed without any consultation with me whatsoever (perhaps they wanted to surprise me. I am, after all, a Very Important Person) but it seemed churlish to complain.

It was something I did in the heat of the moment. I selected ‘the Stuart’, the regular fit ‘Wayne’ and a longsleeved ‘Ulysses’. I clicked and typed and moved from screen to screen as though competing in some kind of internet shopping time trial. My virtual shopping basket navigated its way surely and steadily towards the end until, finally, a confirmation appeared and I was told that a receipt was heading my way. There was nothing left to do now but wait.

A week later it magically arrived.

But the postman didn’t seem particularly fussed that I was a VERY IMPORTANT PERSON, despite my explanation. Rather, he slung the package in my direction without any fanfare, despite my request that he present each item as if it were an award.

I carefully opened the parcel, taking great care not to damage the contents.

As the shirts were revealed, something did not seem quite right. Laying them out on the bed, the problem became obvious. The ‘Wayne’ was a medium, as was the long sleeved ‘Ulysses’. The ‘Stuart’ however, had arrived as an extra, extra, extra large. Until that moment, I had no idea that ‘extra, extra, extra large’ even existed. Now, here it was, right in front of me.

I am loath to complain. Despite my status as a ‘medium’, I wondered whether I could make do with an extra, extra, extra large shirt. Maybe wear it under a jumper. But it was no use. I’d end up looking like David Byrne in Stop Making Sense or one of those Subway guys after they’ve eaten sandwiches. I had no choice but to return the shirt that had been created in my honour. With mixed emotions, I wrapped it up and headed for the post office. After lavishing me with praise and naming a shirt after me, they didn’t really know me at all. That they should think that I’m the size of a family sedan means they haven’t been paying attention. That’s the internet for you: it’s a place where you can be someone’s best friend and a complete stranger all at once. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

Music n Arts n Food ANDY PHILLIPS GOES GLOBAL

By Terri Lee Fatouros

What a fantastic turn out recently when Andy Phillips of Cadillac Walk fame and his partner and manager Heidi LaFaerie hosted their VIP merchandise launch party at the Double G Saloon in Mornington recently.

Fans of the Cadillac Walk can now buy T-shirts with the bands new insignia printed on it, get mugs, stubby holders and a host of other cool stuff that acts as a constant reminder of their fav band.

vocals who’d earlier entertained with a couple of tunes plus a host of other regular friends and fans of The Cadillac Walk.

The party was a fabulous success and Double G Saloon supplied finger food and alcohol could be purchased from the bar.

Phillips continues to pull in big crowds and although his touring schedule is extensive both in Australia and overseas, his humble demeanour remains the same.

His distinctive style has a chilled ‘feel good’ vibe yet still gets the beat pulsating in your veins. You can’t tire of Phillips superb guitar mastery; in fact on a few occasions in the past when he has morphed into ‘The Zone’ the bloody thing actually sings on its own! Apparently the sign of a true master, unnerving to say the least but awesome when it does and wicked for those fortunate enough to hear and witness it.

“The new logo design by international artist for Harley Davidson, was commissioned with a view that we wanted a cool design for our merchandise that people would want to buy and wear,” LaFaerie said.

Double G was packed to capacity with much drinking and eating going down when support musicians, Didi Reyes, Glen Sharpe and Jordie Fitzgerald kicked the party off.

By the time Andy Phillips and The Cadillac Walk took to the stage with Scotty WeirSmith on percussion and Brendan Burking on bass, there was considerably more dancing and much more drinking to be seen.

During their set the gorgeous Nicole Nehemia, vocals and husband Jason Nehill, bassist from Safari Motel fame joined in and belted out a couple of songs.

There were so many familiar faces partying;

To show your support for Andy Phillips and the Cadillac Walk, jump on board and visit their website and get yourself some ‘cool stuff’. Oh, and thanks for my T-Shirt lovelies, I look forward to wearing it.

Maria Cassar of Blue Muse, Jim Love from Backyard Brew, Jaci Denman, Greg Fisher who writes Blues Illustrated for Mint Mag

and hosts his blues radio show on Southern FM, Louise Castle, Callum Lausberg, guitarist from Lionhouse and Jade Lindsay,

Andy Phillips and The Cadillac Walk perform regularly around Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.

JAMES REYNE ALL THE HITS – LIVE “Everybody said, ‘What’s that sound?’”

For more than three decades, James Reyne’s songs have been the sound of the Australian summer. His unforgettable hits conjure images of sun, surf, sand and sex.

And James has now delivered the album that will be the soundtrack to this summer: All The Hits - Live.

For James Reyne fans, this is the ultimate gig. His entire career is encapsulated in two discs, from Australian Crawl’s debut single, “Beautiful People”, to his first solo single, “Fall of Rome”, and songs that are part of our culture, such as “The Boys Light Up”, “Reckless”, “Downhearted”, “Errol” and “Hammerhead”.

After Australian Crawl called it quits in the mid-’80s, James rarely played many Crawl songs live, preferring to focus on his solo material.

Fun fact: Just one Australian Crawl single reached the Top 10 (1983’s chart-topping “Reckless” from the Semantics EP), whereas this album features five Top 10 solo hits: “Fall of Rome”, “Hammerhead”, “Motor’s Too Fast”, “Slave” and James’s cover of The Dingoes’ “Way Out West” (which he originally did as a duet with James Blundell in 1992).

Thirty years after Aussie Crawl announced their split, James has embraced his old band’s remarkable catalogue. Every Crawl album is represented here, with songs from The Boys Light Up, Sirocco, Sons of Beaches and Between A Rock And A Hard Place. And there’s even a nod to the band’s much-loved first live album, 1983’s Phalanx, with a new version of live favourite “La Califusa”.

James also revisits “Sweet Love” – a forgotten gem from Company of Strangers’ self-titled set, a Top 10 album in 1992 – and dusts off long-time fan favourite “Hoochie Gucci Fiorucci Mama”.

Fittingly, All The Hits - Live was recorded in Perth, where Australian Crawl said farewell to the world in February 1986. This album was recorded at Perth’s Astor Theatre on Saturday, September 5, 2015.

“Such a time was had by all, we figured we’d be foolish not to commit it to tape,” James says. “So herewith the results, recorded one hot September night way out west.”

This is James Reyne playing the songs the way he always wanted to play them, backed by a killer band: Brett Kingman and Phil Ceberano on guitar, Andy McIvor on bass, and former Aussie Crawl member John Watson on drums.

James says the tour not only invoked “great memories but also the spirit of dear Brad [Robinson, who died in 1996] and Guy [McDonough, who died in 1984], and the rest of Crawl, of course, as we revisited some of their fabulous and, dare I say it, timeless tunes”.

As James remarks when introducing “Indisposed”, “If you want to sing along or join in, feel free.” Of course, you’ll know the words. These are songs that provide the soundtrack to the endless Australian summer.

James Reyne – A Day In The Sun National Tour with Moving Pictures will be hitting Chelsea Heights Hotel on 4 December.

Tickets at www.moshtix.com.au or 1300 762 545 or at the venue.

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BELINDA ROGERS , ‘THE MOOD OF SUMMER’ Manyung Gallery Sorrento The life of an artist is one of quiet solitude with a lot of time for reflection and often too much emotional energy consumed on introspection.

It is fair to say that artists at peace with themselves usually translate this serenity to their creations with never an angry brushstroke evident!

Conversely , an artist frustrated with ‘creative block ‘, or too many external influences negatively impacting on her or his peace of mind ,may , if they can indeed create anything at this stage , reflect their ‘issues’ with a dark or gloomy choice of colours

and subject matter.

Artist and published poet , Belinda Rogers , while contemplative in nature , finds herself at peace when she returns to her studio at Montsalvat and the positive vibes and stimuli she receives there.

Her new series of paintings reflecting The Mood of Summer are on exhibition at Manyung Gallery Sorrento for three weeks from 28th November to 19th December.

Manyung Gallery Sorrento is located at 113 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento. www.manyunggallery.com.au

Santa’s Magical Kingdom is back SANTA’S Magical Kingdom, in collaboration with Santa Claus’s North Pole Corporation, has signed an exclusive deal to once again bring all the magic of Christmas to Melbourne from 21 November.

Visited by thousands of people from all around Australia, Santa’s Magical Kingdom is fast becoming a must-see Christmas tradition for many families.

Bringing all the wonder and joy of a traditional Festive season, this interactive walk-through is an enchanting experience that includes everything that you love about Christmas. Get ready to be amazed as you see the magic of Christmas come to life.

Santa’s Magical Kingdom will deliver a Christmas wonderland full of activities that will capture the imagination of children & parents everywhere.

The event will include: n A magical Christmas walk-through wonderland n Snowland with the all new Snow Castle n A free gift, when you meet Santa n A brand new International Christmas Show Spectacular n Roving Christmas characters n Meet the Original Snow Queen and Snow Maiden from Hans Christian Anderson n Gingerbread Land, where you can decorate your own gingerbread man n New letter-writing area for Mrs Claus n Some of the newest and best amusement rides available to thrill and excite the whole family. n Plus so much more fun for the whole family www.santasmagicalkingdom.com.Santa’s Magical Kingdom runs from 21 November 2015 – 24 December 2015 at Caulfield Race Course – Entry Gate 21, Station Street, Caulfield.

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Ducs cause major upset PROVINCIAL

By IT Gully MOOROODUC caused the upset of the of the season so far when it knocked over Peninsula Old Boys, in dramatic circumstances, by nine runs on Saturday.

Resuming at 1/17 and chasing 171 for victory, Peninsula Old Boys just never got going and were bowled out with more than 20 overs left in the match.

Leigh Lambert was sensational for the Ducs with 5/40 from 21.1 overs, while Sushant Gupta was equally as impressive with 5/36 from 16 overs.

The Old Boys looked home at 5/155, just 17 runs from victory with five wickets in hand.

However, visitors lost 5/7, eventually bowled out for 162.

Wade Pelzer, who picked up 3/17 with the ball, made 54 while Brandon Lawler hit 31 for POB. Will Crowder and Glenn Prendergast scored 13 and 15 before becoming Gupta victims.

Peninsula Old Boys remain in third place on the ladder, eight points behind Somerville and Crib Point.

Somerville knocked the highlyfancied Sorrento out of the top four with a crushing win.

The writing was on the wall last week when Somerville made 197 and then had Sorrento 6/46 at stumps.

The Sorras tail did offer some resistance with CJ King making 24, Mark Dunball 16 and Jayden Morgan 34, however, it didn’t prevent a loss, the Sorras bowled out for just 124.

Matty Roach had 5/18 overnight

and finished with 5/40 while Jack Kennedy chimed in with 2/53 from 23 overs.

The Eagles are now on top of the ladder.

Right with the Eagles on top of the ladder is Crib Point who had a solid victory against Mt Eliza.

The Mounties are now in genuine strife with just one win and languishing just above bottom placed Rye on the ladder.

After bowling Mt Eliza out for just 90 on the first day, Crib Point resumed having already won the game on 4/98.

The Pies piled on another 60 runs with Matt Blake top scoring with 60 before being bowled out for 159.

Mt Eliza batted the final 51 overs of the day, finishing at 5/137. Justin Grant was unbeaten on 58.

A sensational knock of 93 from Harley Peace-Sterling and 65 from Harley Parker saw Pines beat Mornington by more than 100 runs.

Chasing 136 for victory, Pines were in some early trouble resuming at 4/28.

However, Rhys Chalkley added 27 before Peace-Sterling and Parker put on 119.

Michael Heib and Matt Foon snared two wickets each for the Dogs, who now sit in ninth position on the ladder.

Long Island moved into the top four with an outright win against Rye. It was Rye’s third outright loss in the opening four games.

Long Island belted 6/240 on the opening day of the match before rolling Rye for 49.

On day two, Rye resumed at 1/7.

While they offered some more resistance in the second innings, they still failed to make Long Island bat again.

Jason Wylie top scored for the Demons in the second innings with 60.

Greg Lamb snared 5/33 from 10 overs while Scott Phillips picked up 2/38 for the Islanders to give him 8/65 for the match.

A locomotive by the name of Dale Irving went crashing through Langwarrin on Saturday, ensuring Baxter remain in touch with the top bracket.

Defending 155, Baxter had Langwarrin up against the ropes when play resumed at 4/49. Irving had figures of 3/10 at the start of the day.

By 2pm, Irving had 7/29 and helped to roll the Kangas for 73.

Panthers lose ‘the unlosable’ DISTRICT

By IT Gully PEARCEDALE has dropped a place on the MPCA District ladder but still remains entrenched in the top four after going down to Red Hill in a nail biter on Saturday.

The Hillmen have now placed a 12 point buffer between themselves and the Panthers while Baden Powell holds top spot after its fourth straight victory.

The Panthers went close to picking up the win against the Hillmen but fell 10 runs short.

Chasing a modest 140 for victory, Pearcedale resumed at 5/86 with Chris Dew (33) and Kaine Smith (13) at the crease.

Dew (57) and Smith (22) were cruising and had the home side purring along at 5/125, just 14 runs from a draw and 16 runs from victory with five wickets in hand.

However, Red Hill paceman Luke Toy entered the fray and turned the match on its head. Toy, together with Brent Martin, took the next five wickets for five runs and rolled Pearcedale for 130.

Toy finished with 5/41 from 16 overs.

Baden Powell remains the dominant side in the competition, rolling Seaford with ease.

Chasing 152 for victory, Baden Powell resumed at 1/89 with Nathan Cassano unbeaten on 51 and Rhys Elmi on 25.

While Elmi added just four runs, Cassano finished with 93.

The Braves ended the day 7/233.

Seaford used 10 bowlers, Aaron Peebles being the best of them with 2/46.

Carrum successfully defended its 139 against Main Ridge.

Resuming on 3/16, the Ridge was bowled out for just 98.

Jeremy Graves, who had two wickets overnight, finished with 4/25, while Liam Dobson snared 3/23.

James Abbott top scored for the Ridge with 47.

Heatherhill posted an outstanding victory against Seaford Tigers.

The Hills resumed at 1/11, chasing the Tigers’ 177 and needed a good start to the day to lay a solid foundation.

That good start came in the form of Kristian Miller (66) and Christian Heath (44), who put on 115.

Jake Theobald then contributed 32 to help the side get to 7/187 with plenty of overs left in the match.

David James was the pick of the Tigers’ bowlers with 3/34.

Boneo was never a chance of beating Mt Martha, who posted 310 last week.

Jake Smart and Kyle Bendle took 2/16 and 2/24 respectively to help roll the Pandas for 156.

Delacombe Park fell 19 runs short of victory against Flinders.

Jon Guthrie made 50 and Craig Blight 46 for the Parkers to help the home side to 211, chasing 230.

Losing 4/32 in the middle order cost the Parkers the game.

Matt Burns was the pick of the bowlers for the Sharks with 3/39 from 22 overs, while Max Royal claimed 2/42 from 20 overs.

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Bowling effort: Tyabb’s bowling effort fell short, with the Stonecats getting the runs required for victory in sub-district. Picture: Andrew Hurst

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Hoppers in charge SUB-DISTRICT

Heavy hitter: Jason Bedford top scored for the Stonecats with 71. Picture: Andrew Hurst

By IT Gully DROMANA sits alone at the top of the MPCA Sub District ladder after smashing Rosebud by more than 100 runs on Saturday.

The Hoppers have been the whipping boys of the competition for the past decade, however, with Darren Kerr at the helm, along with Andrew West, they have been able to turn the fortunes of the club around.

Kerr was sensational yet again on Saturday, scoring 103 after resuming the day on 24. West took his overnight score from 42 to 56 to help set up the win.

Dromana finished the day on 239, a commanding 112 run victory.

Brian Doughty was the pick of the Rosebud bowlers with 4/43.

Hastings is in second place on the table after easily accounting for Tootgarook.

The Frogs started the second day in some real trouble at 4/27 after Tim Birch snared 2/0 and Mitch Floyd 2/17 at the end of the first day.

While Birch and Floyd failed to take any more wickets, Luke Hewitt popped up and snared 4/48.

Travis French top scored for the Tooters with 50, while Jason Lane wound back the clock, finishing with 34.

Balnarring remains in third place on the ladder, despite going down to Carrum Downs by 27 runs.

Chasing 214 for victory, Balnarring picked up the second day at 1/0.

Brad Watson scored 59 and Chris Murphy 40 for the Saints, however, it wasn’t enough to get the job done.

Ryan Lynch, who opened the batting on day one, bowled 16 overs on day two and took 3/52.

Chris Moloney was the best of the Cougars’ bowlers with 4/35.

Ballam Park picked up the 12 points against Skye.

Skye was bowled out for 114 on the opening day of the match but had the Knights in real strife at 7/96.

David Roach and Zac Clements guided the Knights to victory with 12 and 10 runs respectively to take the score to 129.

In the second innings Rob Gruar added 119 to his 78 in the first innings for Skye. He has 334 runs for the season.

Frankston YCW remains in equal fourth place on the table after beating Tyabb.

Jason Bedford top scored for the Stonecats with 71 and Luke Hutchison scored 27 to help the visitors to 7/192 off 58 overs, chasing 185.

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