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‘Serious issues’ at council aired behind closed doors Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au KINGSTON councillors have been discussing “serious issues” behind closed doors this year, leaving ratepayers in the dark. Multiple votes about “CEO employment matters” have been held in confidential Kingston Council meetings since March. The matter appeared on the agenda during confidential council sessions on 23 March, 30 March, 14 April, and 27 April. Questions sent to Kingston Council asking what these matters are were not
directly answered. Council’s corporate services general manager Paul Franklin told The News “Kingston as a matter of practice does not respond to any questions about staffing but has been transparent on CEO contract matters and has always been happy to disclose the CEO’s remuneration package.” “Many items that are discussed in confidential business, where possible, are made public at a later date. This is common in matters including property matters, contract and tender negotiations,” he said. At their 27 April ordinary public meeting councillors debated making the full minutes from their confiden-
tial 30 March meeting public, but ultimately voted to keep that information from ratepayers. The minutes from the 30 March meeting that were approved for release were not published on the Kingston Council website for more than two months. The released minutes read that items had been raised in the meeting by the mayor Georgina Oxley and Cr Rosemary West, which would be referred to a “CEO employment subcommittee for investigation and action”. Cr Oxley supported making the full minutes of the meeting public. She said “there were issues raised in that
meeting I can’t tell the community about.” “Ultimately we are here for our community, not for ourselves. We are here for the people who elected us. The fact I can’t share serious issues with the community, and what we are doing about it, is really bad,” she said. “I think it’s really important that we share these with the community and be proactive as a council, and not sweep them under the rug and lock them away in secret meetings.” Cr Rosemary West said “I think that the issue of transparency is becoming more important for local government.” “I think that employment of the
CEO is the most important decision councillors make, and my feeling is that it’s very important to understand the issues that were raised, and concerns that were raised, and I think it’s a worry that we have not been able to do so.” Crs Oxley, West, and David Eden supported releasing the full minutes from the 30 March meeting, while Crs Tamara Barth, Tamsin Bearsley, Ron Brownlees, Geoff Gledhill, George Hua, and Steve Staikos opposed. Kingston Council CEO Julie Reid began her tenure in August 2019. The News is not suggesting any wrongdoing by council or the CEO.
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Your hearing questions answered IS it important for patients to see an audiologist if they think they may be having difficulties hearing? Yes, if you are starting to notice difficulties it’s important to have a full hearing test. We don’t just test which sounds you can hear, we also check how clearly you can understand speech, in quiet and in background noise. Some common indications that you may have a hearing loss are: • Turning the TV up • Frequently asking for repeats • Not being able to hear properly on the telephone • Difficulty in noisy situations such as restaurants • Missing out on important parts of the conversation Often your partner or a close family member may be the first person to notice that you are having difficulty hearing. Is it true that a lot of patients don’t actually need hearing aids? Yes. Probably 25 percent of those that we see do choose to get hearing aids. Some people have a little bit of hearing loss that we just need to talk about, and continue to monitor. Are there steps people who aren’t ready for hearing aids can do to help combat hearing loss? Yes. Pick a seat in a restaurant where you can see the faces of the people that you are taking to. This can make it easier to follow what they are saying. With the television, if you’re
not ready for hearing aids, we can get a set of cordless headphones. These can be one of the best options for hearing the TV clearly. Are there ever very simple solutions to hearing loss? Yes. Sometimes a hearing loss can be caused by ear wax blocking the canal. If someone needs a hearing aid, should they always choose the most expensive, top-of-the-line model? Most people don’t need the most expensive hearing aids, fully loaded with all the bells and whistles. It really is patient specific. You don’t always need the absolute top-of the-line hearing aid technology, if the features that you need are available in something less expensive. At Chelsea Hearing, we always offer you a range of options, and it is up to you to choose something that you are comfortable with. You should never feel pressured to proceed with hearing aids that you don’t feel ready for. Are smaller hearing aids more expensive? Generally, the style of the hearing aid does not have very much impact on the price. There are very good, small hearing aids available at all price points. Larger hearing aids are not necessarily less expensive either. The good news is that the very small, comfortable hearing aids are suitable for most people these days. How much do hearing aids cost? Most people who are on a Centrelink pension (such as an age
pension or a disability pension) are eligible for the Office of Hearing Services Voucher program. This enables them to choose from a range of hearing aids that are “free-toclient”. These hearing aids have improved significantly over the past few years, and a lot of people are pleasantly surprised at how natural they sound, and how small and comfortable they can be. Pensioners can also choose to contribute to more expensive hearing aids if they wish. For people who are not eligible for the voucher program, hearing aids typically start at $2,700 for a pair. What brand of hearing aids to you recommend? Chelsea Hearing is an independent clinic. We fit hearing aids from all of the major manufacturers. Our recommendations are made after we have tested your hearing, looked in your ears, and had a discussion about the things that you want to hear well. We also take the time to consider your preference for style and size of the hearing aids, as well as your budget. We will recommend the most appropriate hearing aids for you, and we will always give you a range of options to choose from. What is your philosophy on health care? If I wouldn’t do it for my Mum or Dad, I don’t do it for a patient. When I’m making recommendations for a patient, I think “if this was my mum or dad, with this hearing loss, and
these difficulties, would I be making the same recommendations?”. If the answer is “yes”, then I know I’m doing my best for a patient. What does the relationship you have with your patients mean to you? The patient comes first. The patient is your customer and you want to have the healthiest, happiest patient that you can. That makes me happy as well. To know that we are helping that patient to be happy is just rewarding. What is one thing about your job that really sticks out in a positive way? It’s really nice to be able to make a difference for people. Often the partner of the person with a hearing loss may have been repeating themselves and having to speak louder for years. When we help with a hearing loss (often with hearing aids) it’s often the family members who notice the benefit first. Suddenly they don’t have to repeat everything, and they don’t get so tired from speaking loudly all day. It can make a big difference for the whole family. Do you have rules that you live by when treating patients? My number one rule is to take things at the right pace of the individual patient. Some people come in here, and they know they want to get hearing aids and they want to get it all happening as quickly as possible. Other people come in, and they are having some difficulties hearing, but they don’t
know if they have a hearing loss. They may need a little bit more time to understand their hearing loss, and the options available. It doesn’t help anyone to push someone into getting hearing aids before they are ready for them, or to pressure someone to purchase hearing aids that cost more than they are comfortable with. Sometimes the best thing to do is explain what’s causing the problem, and what solutions are available. It can also be helpful to bring your partner or a close family member to your appointment with you.
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Budget out for consultation KINGSTON Council’s draft budget for the next financial year projects a nearly $23 million surplus. The draft budget, approved by Kingston councillors at their 25 May meeting, proposes a 2 per cent rise in “total rates and municipal charges”. Nearly $66 million has been allocated to spend on capital works in the municipality during the 2020/2021 financial year. Projects which are set to be undertaken in the next financial year include works on the Dolamore Reserve track, Aspendale Gardens pavilion, G.H. Soppet pavilion, and the Dales Park
netball centre. Ratepayer funding has also been allocated to upgrade the scout and girl guide halls. The mayor Georgina Oxley said “these are very tough and uncertain times and council has been able to put together a draft budget that continues to provide vital financial support for our residents and businesses while also delivering essential services, infrastructure repairs and important major projects to improve community facilities.” “To assist ratepayers in our community who are struggling, council will extend the $112.20 pensioner rebate to
ratepayers who are on the JobSeeker allowance and to businesses that are registered for the Federal Government JobKeeper payment scheme for the 2020/21 year,” she said. “In addition, no interest will be charged on overdue rates during 2020/21 and rates can also be deferred for payment until 30 June 2021.” Visit yourkingstonyoursay.com. au/202021budget to read the draft budget, make a submission, or register for an online public information session. Consultation closes 24 June. Brodie Cowburn
THERE are no active recorded cases of coronavirus cases among Kingston residents, as of 1 June. A total of 26 Kingston locals had previously tested positive for COVID-19. There were also no active cases among people who live in the Frankston local government area. There is one active case on the Mornington Peninsula. Victorian Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton said “restrictions around some activities have now been eased in Victoria in recognition of the current low rate of community transmission of this virus.” “While encouraging, we need to remain vigilant,” he said. “It is increasingly important that we stay at home when unwell and get tested, wash our hands regularly, sneeze and cough into our elbow and maintain physical distancing. These are common sense actions to ensure we don’t create a second wave of this serious disease, as we have seen in other countries once they have eased their stringent regulations. “Victorians have done a remarkable job so far sticking to the coronavirus restrictions and staying at home has saved lives. But now is not the time for complacency. “We are also asking Victorians to continue this amazing effort and get tested if they have symptoms of coronavirus, however mild, because the more tests we do, the more data we have about the prevalence of coronavirus in the community. People with even the mildest of symptoms of coronavirus are encouraged to get tested.”
Roundabout to go Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au THE roundabout at Thompsons Road and Frankston-Dandenong Road is set to close for five weeks. The intersection will close from 5 June to 13 July to accommodate for works. The roundabout will be removed and replaced with traffic lights. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said “we’re closing the intersection for five weeks to avoid four months of rolling disruptions to locals and complete the upgrade more than two years earlier than when it was first announced.” “More than 58,000 vehicles travel through the Frankston-Dandenong Road and Thompsons Road intersection every day, making it an extremely busy freight and transport link in Melbourne’s booming south east. “I know a lot of people in our community are going to be frustrated with losing access to the intersection for five weeks, but it means we will remove the roundabout four months sooner.” Detours are in place while works are underway.
Cigarette ban considered A SMOKING ban is being considered for the foreshore area in Kingston. Kingston councillors ordered a report at their last meeting to “commence the process to amend the local law to ban smoking on the foreshore, in all council reserves, and in all shopping strips.” That report will come back to council this month, with community consultation expected to begin in July.
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LEVEL crossing removal crews take away a boom gate in Cheltenham. Picture: Supplied
LXRP works on track LEVEL crossing removal crews have taken out the boom gates at Charman and Park roads in Cheltenham, as well as Balcombe Road in Mentone. Workers have been digging rail trenches as part of extended works on the line, which are scheduled to run until 27 July. An LXRP statement read that “around the clock works are taking place to allow crews to dig the
new rail trench, lower the rail line under Park and Charman roads in Cheltenham and Balcombe Road in Mentone and build two new stations, removing three dangerous and congested level crossings for good.” “The dangerous and congested Cheltenham level crossings held up thousands of motorists, with the Park Road boom gates down for an average of 48 minutes and the boom gates at Charman Road down for 35
minutes during weekday morning peak,” the statement read. Buses are replacing trains between Moorabbin and Mordialloc during the period that works are underway. Park Road is scheduled to reopen for motorists on 8 June, with Charman Road to reopen on 11 June. The revamped Cheltenham Station opens on 17 August, while Mentone Station reopens 3 August.
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Card deception investigated CARDS from a lost wallet have been used in Clarinda and Mordialloc. Police have been told that a man lost his wallet somewhere around Bourke Road in Clarinda on 19 April. Later, cards from that wallet were used by an unknown person. Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to as part of their investigation. He is described as “of caucasian appearance
with a medium to stocky build and appears to be in his mid to late 30s.” Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.
A MAN police wish to speak to in relation to the use of lost credit cards. Picture: Supplied
Boy arrested for robbery A 15-YEAR-old has been arrested after allegedly committing an armed robbery at a Mordialloc supermarket last week. At around 4.50pm, 1 May, an armed robbery at a Main Street shop was reported to police. At around 8pm, a boy was arrested in the vicinity of Frankston railway station. The boy was processed by the Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit, and charged with two counts of armed robbery. He was bailed to face a children’s court at a later date.
Arrest after van search A MAN has been charged with possessing a commercial quantity of drugs after his van was searched in Patterson Lakes. At around 2.15am, 27 May, Chelsea police pulled the man over on Thompsons Road. They
searched the vehicle and allegedly found “several bottles of liquid believed to be liquid drugs, and a large sum of cash.” The man was arrested and interviewed at Moorabbin Police Station before being charged.
Bike taken A BICYCLE was stolen from a Cheltenham house, 22 April. The offender arrived at the house on a bicycle and entered through the front gate. He took the bike and left, leaving behind the bike he arrived on. Police describe the offender as a cauacasian man, around 30-years-old, six feet tall, with long brown hair. An image of a man police wish to speak to has been released (below). Any information to Constable Hill at Cheltenham Police on 9583 9767 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
‘Locals only’ rule for beach boxes Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au NEW regulations proposed for beach boxes will eventually see their ownership restricted to Mornington Peninsula residents or ratepayers. At present, licence renewals for 56 per cent of the 820 beach boxes managed by Mornington Peninsula Shire are sent to addresses outside of the municipality. New regulations proposed by the shire aim to bring beach box ownership back to the peninsula and also limit the number of licences to one a person. Cr David Gill said owning property on the peninsula was a requirement for beach box licences “until recent decades”, making the change “a renewal of a lapsed policy”. He said the “broadened eligibility helped put the licence sale price out of reach of many locals who may have wished to own a licence”. The proposed changes, to be phased in by 2025, also state there will be no extra land made available for beach boxes. Although seen as “an iconic part of the peninsula’s makeup”, Cr Gill said they “decrease public use of crown land, this is not state government policy. He said beach boxes was seen as an investment “which makes the rice of them even higher”. “We should not be encouraging private use of public land as an investment bought by the highest bidder,” Cr Gill said. Beach boxes on the peninsula had also been advertised as weekend rentals, “with some going for $1000 a weekend”, he said. “It seems to me that selling licences on the private market is unfair to our ratepayers unless the licence fee is also based on the market rate. “Our ratepayers contribute about $6 million a year for the upkeep of our foreshore. “I believe we should keep our existing beach boxes but, unfortunately, the attitude that has developed seems to be one of a right rather than
a privilege to have a licence. “We had the situation recently where one beach box licence was sold for $1 million, more than the total for all shire income from licence fees. “This is out of kilter with community expectations, especially when we are debating a luxury item, admittedly often well loved, but still not a necessity. “I do not believe that the sense of entitlement by some licensees Is shared by the 99 per cent of our ratepayers who not only do not own a beach box but contribute $6 million to our foreshores.” The mayor Sam Hearn said the existing Boatshed and Bathing Box Policy was adopted in November 2000, “so it’s fair to say it was due for a review and refresh”. He said the “updated draft policy aims to protect and improve coastal land for the benefit of all users, including boatshed and bathing box licensees”. Other changes proposed include: n A ban on any more beach boxes to be built and no increase in size for existing ones; n Licence holders must have public liability insurance of $20 million; n Existing water and sewerage connections must be disconnected; n Graffiti must be removed within 14 days (or earlier if offensive); n If licences are surrendered to council the bathing box will be demolished and the site opened for the public; n The shire can sell licences cancelled through non-compliance with regulations. Community consultation closes 19 June and can be made at mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay.27/4/20.
WHILE new regulations are being contemplated for beach boxes on the Mornington Peninsula, several at Mount Martha Beach North bear the marks of neglect and the weather. Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 3 June 2020
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Somerville school concert lauded *** TWO guns, trophies of the war, have been allotted to this Shire, one for Frankston and the other for Hastings. *** MR Ball, of Mentone Grammar School, will visit Frankston on Monday. next, to interview parents. *** THE Wattle Club is combining with the Progress Association in arranging a welcome to the sailors of H.M.S. Renown, who will visit Frankston on Sunday, 6th June. It is desired that business houses should be decorated for the occasion. Donations to the reception fund are invited, and same will be received by Miss D. Gregory, or Mr Wheeler. *** WE are pleased to welcome such an experienced teacher as Mr Manson to our town, and hope sufficient inducement in the number of scholars will make his settlement amongst us for all time, an accomplished fact. *** MR E. Reynolds is spending a holiday in Frankston. *** MR and Mrs A. G. Wilcox intend leaving Frankston next month. A meeting is being arranged to organise public farewell. *** Frankston Brass Band A most satisfactory response has been made in answer to the advertisement for young men to learn to play in the above, and already the number of members of the band has been satisfactorily increased. There are still a few vacancies left.
Compiled by Cameron McCullough A CONCERT in aid of School Funds was given by the pupils of the Somerville State School on Monday night, May 24th. The programme was a lengthy one and reflects great credit on the teachers and scholars. The organising of a school concert entails a vast amount of work and unlimited patience, and the teachers, Mr. Uren and Mrs. Cole, deserve all the laudatory remarks heard concerning them. Everything went through without a hitch, and judging by the beaming smiles on the faces of the audience, each item was thoroughly enjoyed. Over £17 was realised at the door, so the house was possibly a record one. The decorations, attended to by Mr F. Thornell, were very tasteful indeed. Mr. Murray proved an efficient chairman, and at the conclusion of the programme, spoke in favorable terms of the nights’ entertainment. Mr. Uren responded suitably, and moved that a hearty vote of thanks be passed to the members of the School Committee and others who had given great assistance in fixing the stage and other arrangements. This was seconded by Mr. G. Shepherd and carried with acclamation. *** MONTHLY meeting of Shire Council next Thursday. *** IT is likely that a referendum on the question of the sale of the Shire Hall site at Somerville will be held early next month.
Hop in while the chance to obtain expert tuition is still good. Practices are on Monday nights, at Fire Station. *** MEMBERS of the Frankston Cricket Club spent a very enjoyable evening at Frankston House on Saturday, 15th May. Dr. C. Maxwell, the president of the club, presided. Apologies were received from Mr D. Kennedy (the club’s captain), Dr. Mackeddie and others who were unable to be present. Varied entertainment helped to pass a pleasant hour, after which, at the invitation of Dr. Maxwell, a dainty supper was partaken of. The presentation of trophies won during the season just concluded was made. Mr Ben Baxter was successful in securing the best averages both in batting and bowling, and in presenting him with two valuable bats, Dr. Maxwell complimented the winner on his prowess in the field of sport. The Frankston club, he said, was fortunate in possessing a player of such high calibre, and hoped that next season would again see Mr Baxter in his best form on the cricket field. The trophies were the gifts of Dr Mackeddie and the president. Ray Baxter received the trophy for the played making the most catches during the season, presented by Mrs B. Baxter. Mr B. Baxter, in returning thanks, emphatically stated that Frankston had fairly won the Peninsula premiership, despite the fact that they had
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been placed third on the list by the Association delegates. Dr. Maxwell took the opportunity of thanking the Shire Council for so readily acceding to the club’s request for the laying down of an asphalt wicket. That special thanks be sent to Cr Mason for the, support he had given. Cr Mason in reply said the Council owed something to the cricket club for improvements effected to the park in years gone by. If the club showed an interest in the reserve they were now using he believed the Council would not be slow to give further assistance. In supporting the vote of thanks to the Press, Mr B. Box said that next season Frankston hoped to be playing with an association of clubs along the line as far as Mordialloc. Warm thanks were tendered to the Misses Hay and Box for providing room at Frankston House for the use of the Club. *** Heard in the Train On Sunday, 6th June, the Blue jackets of the H.M.S. Renown will be welcomed at Frankston. The Wattle Club have the arrangements in hand in co-operation with the Progress Association, and although the Prince’s sailors will not remain in Frankston for more than half-an-hour, it is proposed to give them, during that time a fair sample of “concentrated enthusiasm.” It is persistently rumored that the Prince himself won’t be very far away on the occasion. The Shire President, (Cr D. E.
Hoban), has been invited to attend and officially extend a welcome on behalf of the people of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings. On the afternoon of the same day the Wattle Club will entertain a large number of soldiers from the hospitals. A bumper house greeted the Frankston pictures last Saturday night. Next week the show takes place on Wednesday night, as usual. The public meeting at Seaford last Saturday night dealt with Kananook Creek question in very thorough fashion. People are beginning to realise that the creek is not only a menace to public health, but, like Frankston’s light supply, is detrimental to the progress of the district. Some people will take risks where the matter of health alone is concerned, but are prepared to fight if vested interests are threatened. The creek is a double barrelled danger, and the sooner Mr Tom McComb’s “Kananook River” is again a real, live, flowing concern, the better it will be for everybody. Frankston Progress Association’s monthly meeting was largely attended on Tuesday night, and half-a-dozen new members were enrolled. The “motion” to prohibit Sunday bathing did not materalise, the intending proposer intimating that he had been having a little “joke.” It certainly served its purpose. Even the joker was joked. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 28 May 1920
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By Craig MacKenzie FOOTBALL Victoria last week gave clubs the opportunity to decide their short-term future without penalty. The state body announced that there would be promotion this year throughout the leagues but no relegation. FV’s “Guiding principles for the resumption of football in Victoria” was generally well-received and for the most part took an even-handed approach when weighing up the federation’s responsibilities as the game’s watchdog against the responsibilities of member clubs. However, while announcing that clubs choosing not to compete would not face sanctions the principles mandated that all clubs were “subject to the payment of their full, respective 2020 team entry/license/participation fees by 31 October 2020. This will ensure that clubs retain their league status in the Victorian football hierarchy for 2021.” FV also may restructure the leagues shortly depending on which clubs choose to participate so it’s feasible that some clubs could be promoted even before a ball is kicked in anger. Since the announcement FV has updated its return to training rules released a fortnight back that imposed a 10-person quota on training groups, essentially restricting them to nine players and a coach. There were other biosecurity protocols in a comprehensive list that clubs had to implement and monitor as a necessary condition of resuming training. From Monday 1 June training groups were increased to 20 people including coaches and support staff with a continuation of other protocols already in place. FV has given clubs until Monday 8 June to decide whether or not they will take part in the 2020 season and already nine local clubs have indicated that they are keen to play – Mornington, Peninsula Strikers, Skye United, Frankston Pines, Baxter, Chelsea, Aspendale Stingrays, Rosebud and Mount Martha. Langwarrin, Seaford United and Somerville Eagles are expected to reach a decision on participation this week.
Decision time: Langwarrin, Seaford United and Somerville Eagles are expected to decide this week whether they will take part in the 2020 season.
For Baxter president Bray Hodgkinson it’s the unknown composition of the leagues and the season that proved to be the biggest obstacle to deciding what to do. “We don’t know if what FV is putting together will actually operate or not,” he said. “It’s hard for us to make any other decision without knowing exactly what everything looks like.” Langwarrin president Tanya Wallace is among a handful of club bosses still deciding whether to proceed. Like Hodgkinson she bemoans the fact that her club will make a decision without a better understanding of what lies ahead. “I don’t know how many games we are going to play so I can’t even begin to look at a budget until we know that,” Wallace said. “We can’t negotiate with anyone but we’ve still got to decide what to do by 8 June. “I’m hoping that by next Friday there’ll be more information from Football Victoria and we’ll be able to make a more informed decision. “Right now you’re guessing and you’re gambling and you can’t run a club like that especially a not-forprofit organisation. “This club is all about sustainability and I’m not going to be the one who has to close the place down after 56 years.” Langwarrin has been thorough in gathering information from parents
and players over the past fortnight to enable it to have a good understanding of their willingness to participate this year. The club arranged a survey of its major demographic – its junior NPL and community junior sections – by emailing everyone listed on its registration database and the result was an overwhelming response in favour of playing. “Ninety per cent want to train and want to play and of the 10 per cent that didn’t want to play a few were happy to train and a few had changed their mind and didn’t want to play anymore,” Wallace added. “Only one of our community coaches doesn’t want to come back but some of our team managers are finding it hard as they are out of work at the moment.” Langwarrin’s NPL juniors started training last week and the seniors are due to start this week. All of the club’s registered players had to sign a return to training agreement before being able to train. Parents of junior players also had to sign the document which reinforced the biosecurity measures in place and encouraged everyone to sign up to the government’s COVIDSafe app. “We wanted to make sure that people understood what’s required. We know it’s not mandatory but like Football Victoria we strongly recommend that people sign up to the app,” Wallace said.
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In State 3 news Matthew “Hammer” Hames has started training with Frankston Pines. He is a former Pines, Peninsula Strikers and Knox City player who had been working in the UK as a science and maths teacher but returned to Melbourne this year. “I got to go to a multitude of football matches but only played socially as I was travelling so much,” Hames said. “I’m still not sure where I’ll end up but the culture at Pines feels good and that’s important to me.” Pines head coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor thinks Hames and Fijian import Tito Vodowaqa could form an effective partnership. “Matt is proven at State League level, is good with his back to goal, and provides us with a different dimension going forward,” Taylor said. With relegation out of the mix and the possibility that FV will be forced to revamp the leagues if clubs decide not to play this year there’s nothing to lose and much to gain for any club that is promoted to a higher league before the season starts. That’s a prospect that Taylor is relishing and wouldn’t hesitate to accept should the opportunity arise. “I have no doubt that we will be extremely competitive whatever league we find ourselves in,” Taylor said. “We have added a number of quality players which has significantly increased our depth and squad bal-
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By Ben Triandafillou THE Anthony Freedman stable continued their successful run with two-year-old’s as Agreeable stormed home to victory to notch up their fourth individual juvenile winner for the month of May. Coming off two encouraging jumpouts at Mornington, the daughter of Sebring realed in her opposition to score a winning debut at Geelong on Friday 29 May. Agreeable settled at the rear of the field under jockey Jamie Kah before sweeping past her rivals in the straight and was eased down with her ears pricked in the final 50 metres. The Piencliff Racing-owned filly ended up holding a two-length margin over the Lindsay Park-trained Aswaat and the Kevin Corstens-trained Love Sensation. Mornington trainer Anthony Freedman said it was a great win by a filly who is far from the finished product. “It was a top debut performance,” Anthony Freedman said on his website. “She followed up two good jump outs and handled race day well, as she can be a highly strung filly. Jamie (Kah) rode her nicely, and she seems to get on with her really well.” Being bred out of a Listed twoyear-old winning mare who managed to show her best of a mile, will likely see Agreeable head in a similar direction.
Another one: Agreeable provides Anthony Freedman with his fourth individual twoyear-old winner in the month of May. Picture: Supplied
Freedman said he is now considering aiming Agreeable towards the three-year-old fillies features in the Spring. “Going off what we have seen at home and being by Sebring, she looks like she will get out over further so races like the Thousand Guin-
eas (1600m) and Wakefield Stakes (2000m) could be nice targets for her,” he said. “She has had a positive experience, so she’ll improve from that and she’ll improve again with another spell. She’ll have two or three weeks in the paddock now and we will get her
ready for the three-year-old fillies’ races through the Spring.” Pinecliff Racing in combination with the Freedman stable have had some serious talent head towards the Thousand Guineas in previous seasons with Southbank (2019) and Shoals (2017) both finishing in the
placings. Shoals later went on to win the Group 1 Myer Classic (1600m) at her next start before adding the Group 1 Surround Stakes (1400m) and Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) to her page the following year.
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