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Moon walker

ASTRONAUT Charles Duke visited Kilbreda College in Mentone to detail his 1972 walk on the moon to students.

Pictured Year 12 student Holly Ung hosted proceedings during Duke’s visit.

Duke said he is one of the few people to have seen the whole of the Earth “suspended in space” and remembers his fantastic voyage “as if it was yesterday”.

See story, Page 7.

Picture: Gary Sissons

Rescue services alarm raised Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au MARINE rescue services across Port Phillip Bay could be set for an overhaul as a result of a report tabled in State Parliament this month.

The Inquiry into Marine Rescue Services in Victoria report found oversight of voluntary water rescue crews is “ad hoc”, under-funded and potentially not “fit for purpose”.

A committee of cross-party MPs chaired by Hastings Liberal MP Neale Burgess produced the 246page report. The report took eight months to complete.

While the report stated marine services and rescue (MSAR) is “essentially ungoverned”, volunteers were praised for their “dedication and commitment” despite a lack of oversight and funding.

The committee found Victoria’s volunteer marine search and rescue is

not subject to legislative or regulatory oversight at state level and “has been largely ignored and left to fend for itself”.

Alarmingly, the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association noted in its submission to the inquiry that: “in the absence of accreditation, ‘anybody’ can commence operating as a marine rescue organisation anywhere in Victoria, irrespective of their capability… without being subject to minimum standards for the

provision of marine rescue services”.

Victoria Police often act as the ‘control agency’ during rescues and incidents at sea but also expressed concern about the capability and experience of volunteers entrusted to help those in distress.

Inspector Mark Arneil, manager of the Water Police and Search and Rescue Squads based at Williamstown, told the committee that police do not have “total clarity” about volunteer resources due to a

lack of an accreditation process.

“One of the areas of concern for me at the moment is that, whilst my people coordinate all these agencies to go out and do the rescues, we have no real level of comfort around what their capability is, so we do not really know and we only task them on previous experience, knowing that they can do the job,” Inspector Arneil said.

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Footy fans show true colours PARKDALE Preschool will be awash with footy jumpers, scarves, caps and banners tomorrow as finals fever hits town.

And keen Tigers fan Stella and Hawks supporter Melina, both 5, will be showing off their true colours. After all, the club is a premiership chance.

Whether they are AFL, rugby or soccer fans, the preschoolers in the three and four-year-old sessions will get into the act and support their favourite team - as well as donating a cold coin to the Fight Cancer Foundation.

Preschool director Megan Miller said the footy day was an opportunity to have some fun at the end of term while raising money for a good cause. “Football is such a big part of Melbourne’s culture, and the day will allow the children to share their interests with their friends and feel part of their community beyond the classroom,’’ she said.

“The day will not only give preschoolers a sense of their own identity but allow them a chance to contribute in a positive way to the world they live in.’’

The pre-school’s Turtles and Sea Stars groups will show their allegiance tomorrow and the Dolphins group on Friday.

Fight Cancer Foundation is dedicated to providing care, treatment and support for those with leukaemia and other forms of cancer. The charity also funds research into better treatment methods, early detection tests and finding a cure.

Parkdale Preschool is a non-profit kindergarten run by a parent-led committee.

Four-year-old places for 2015 are filling now. To apply call the kindergarten on 9580 1155, visit parkdalepreschool.com. au or call Kingston Council on 9581 4851.

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Footy fever: Parkdale Preschool’s Stella, left and Melina. Picture: Gary Sissons

Sustainabilty is schools golden rule Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au A “WHOLE of school approach” has helped St Louis de Montfort’s Primary School in Aspendale become a finalist in the Premier’s Sustainability Awards.

The judges praised the school’s work in leading the way in the sustainable education program, which focuses on sustainability around the school and local area as part of the curriculum.

The school has made it through to the last three in its category.

St Louis de Montfort’s is proud of its achievements in creating what it says is a “one-of-a-kind educational program and sustainable precinct that supports a whole school approach to developing active environmental citizens”.

Pupils can immerse themselves in hands-on learning directly related to the curriculum through their “garden to kitchen” program in their sustainability precinct, at local wetlands and down the beach.

Julie Wynne, a teacher at the school for 14 years, heads the sustainability program and is proud of how they have melded it with all other subjects.

“We focus on linking it with the whole curriculum,” she said. “It is integral to all the pupils’ learning.

“For example, in maths, the pupils may be learning about weights, so they will take the topic to the garden and measure the weight of waste being produced, or the weight of produce in a given area.

“Then they will write about it and present it as part of their class work.”

Ms Wynne said the school garden helped pupils create topics relevant to

their studies.

“One boy chose to write about worm farms; he did his own research by reading about them, then wrote a report and presented it to class. He followed this up by writing newsletters about the garden and the worms found there.

“Another made herbicide by squashing bugs and reading up about what plants would be protected from insects.

Another collected water from the pond and analysed what animal life lived in the water – especially the frogs.”

Cooking with vegetables grown in the kitchen garden is a favourite, with the pupils responding to requests from their teacher for half a cup of this, a quarter of a cup of that, and then what temperature the food should be cooked at.

The children love the creativity and sense of purpose from planting, tending, growing and then harvesting the produce – as well as discussing their roles and how things could be improved – and then writing about it afterwards.

Having ducks, geese and rabbits improves their animal husbandry techniques.

“It’s all real life learning,” Ms Wynne said.

The school developed the program which it is tweaking and modifying as improvements are identified.

Other links to sustainability include having walk-to-school days, ride-toschool days, Clean up Australia Day, paper recycling days and composting days.

Ms Wynne, named teacher of the year for her role in the sustainability program, praised the school community – and particularly principal Tom

Learning through nature: Pupils Nathan and Skye at St Louis de Montfort’s Primary School’s sustainability garden earlier this year. Picture: Gary Sissons

Lindeman – for getting the popular program up and running. “It’s certainly not just about me,” she said.

Now in their 12th year, the Premier’s Sustainability Awards celebrate efficient use of water, resources and energy, better waste management and recycling practices, the enhancement of the environment and effective, practical community action.

In addition to the nine category awards, Premier Denis Napthine will choose two overall winners: the Premier’s Regional Recognition Award and the Premier’s Recognition Award.

Winners will be announced on Thursday 2 October at The Peninsula, Docklands. Tickets are available at sustainabilityawards.vic.gov.au until Wednesday 24 September.

Kingston back in the zone Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au FEARS Kingston could be opened up to overdevelopment appear to have eased with council set to retain its oversight of planning applications.

The News can reveal Planning Minister Matthew Guy has accepted an independent advisory committee’s advice on Kingston Council’s new residential zones submission to the state government as part of its Plan Melbourne proposals.

“Kingston is now empowered for the next steps in implementing the reformed residential zones,” he said.

Kingston Council had requested

more than 75 per cent of the region be included in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone which “protect and maintain liveability and neighbourhood character”.

Single and two-storey homes to a maximum height of eight metres can be built in the NRZ. There had been concern the state government would effectively take the residential planning process out of council’s hands when it became apparent Kingston’s request had not been approved.

In June, 39 Victorian councils received approval for their revamped zoning schmes, providing “certainty” for development applications.

However, Kingston was among 24

municipalities subjected to “a neutral conversion” until a final state government decision was made.

The government’s independent Residential Zones Standing Advisory Committee advised Mr Guy to give Kingston Council another chance to develop its future housing policy.

“Rather than rush to put in place a zoning structure that neither council nor the community has seen before, I have accepted the independent committee’s recommendations,” Mr Guy said.

Kingston Council now has the opportunity to select those areas it wishes to preserve and possibly nominate areas for higher-density housing.

“I encourage Kingston Council to

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Mr Guy said the Highett Gasworks site will be zoned Residential Growth “as per local policy”.

Kingston Council CEO John Nevins said planning controls in place until the new residential zones are applied “essentially maintained the status quo”.

Mr Guy said the state government aimed to promote “high density housing in Melbourne’s central city area” to take population pressure off “our quieter suburbs”.

Art show helps ABOUT $5000 was raised at the Kingston Art Show, thanks to the efforts of volunteers and the generosity of local artists and art lovers.

Around 260 works were displayed at the art show held in August at Woodlands Golf Club, with all sales proceeds going to the Kingston Charitable Fund - HeART. Money raised by the fund is invested and the interest earned given back to the community in the form of grants. Since it was established in 2007, the fund has distributed more than $300,000 to about 40 charities in the community.

Kingston mayor Cr Paul Peulich said the HeART art show, run in conjunction with Aspendale Rotary Club, was an important annual fundraiser, as well as a popular event for art lovers.

“I would like to thank all the volunteers who help make the HeART of Kingston art show a reality every year, especially the Aspendale Rotary Club which works tirelessly to ensure a diverse mix of art is on display,” he said.

“I’d also like to thank Lowe Constructions and Woodlands Golf Club for their ongoing support of the show, as well as the students of Parkdale Secondary College, for helping to put it all together.”

The charitable fund is also supported by an annual gala dinner to be held on Friday 3 October. Tickets are $130 and fund coordinators are seeking auction donations.

To donate to the Kingston Charitable Fund, or to apply for a grant, call Morgan Henley on 9581 4916 or email morgan.henley@kingston.vic. gov.au

Child care ENROLMENTS for 2015 kindergarten and child care are now open for Kingston Council’s brand new, state-of-the-art family and children’s centres in Parkdale and Edithvale.

The Parkdale and Edithvale Family and Children’s Centres offer child care, kindergarten and maternal and child health services, as well as other community-based programs, such as playgroups and parent groups.

Construction is soon to be completed on the $12.5 million family and children’s centres to make it easy for families to get the support they need from a range of services.

Go to www.kingston.vic.gov.au/ enrol, download an enrolment form and send it to Kingston City Council Family, Youth and Children’s Services Enrolment Officer PO Box 1000 Mentone, 3194 Email enrol@kingston.vic.gov.au or call 9581 4831.

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Puppy farms weigh on pollies’ minds On patrol: Carrum Coast Guard’s primary response vessel. Picture: Gary Sissons

Alarm over rescue services Continued from Page 1 Inspector Arneil said: “We do not have any sort of process in place to accredit them or audit them to be able to say their vessels are capable of doing whatever it is and that they have got sufficient training, sufficient equipment and knowledge to be able to do the rescues.”

Water Police maintain a register of volunteer MSAR resources, but this is updated “periodically… and in accordance with information received” from volunteer coast guard groups.

Inspector Arneil said Victoria Police could not comment whether any volunteer MSAR organisation is “fit for purpose”.

The committee made 43 recommendations as a result of its investigations and chief amongst the proposals was the need to establish a new governing body to manage Victoria’s MSAR volunteers, similar to the management setup at the CFA and SES. An annual audit of MSAR capabilities would be conducted each year by the governing body.

Transport Safety Victoria backed the introduction of an accreditation and audit process, as did many voluntary coast guard organisations.

An example of the underfunding of marine rescue services is apparent in Frankston with the Coast Guard premises at Pier Promenade, built in 1985, in such a state of disrepair the main rescue boat has to be launched at Carrum.

There is a danger the committee’s report could languish in bureaucratic limbo thanks to the timing of November’s state election.

A previous state-wide review of the volunteer MSAR sector carried out by Ernst & Young 12 years ago, when the Bracks Labor government was in office, also recommended the establishment of a governing body.

The committee stated: “Surprisingly, none of the reforms have been implemented. This situation is particularly concerning in view of the fact that the model proposed in the Ernst and Young report was aimed at minimising the possibility of an injury or a death occurring during an MSAR incident.”

for lifetime breeding and confinement of dogs with limited veterinary involvement, which perpetuates puppy ‘factory’ practices,” it said in a strongly worded letter to Agricultural Minister Peter Walsh.

“The Domestic Animals Act is still flawed, particularly since illegal domestic animal businesses continue to operate with poor animal welfare standards while legal processes are under way.”

A spokesperson said the RSPCA had made a “detailed submission to both the Victorian Government and the state opposition outlining what needs to be done to improve animal welfare and, ultimately, close puppy ‘factories’, and we will continue to campaign for those changes to happen”.

But tougher rules recently introduced are heartening, and the parties are quick to confirm their bona fides.

Mordialloc MP Lorraine Wreford says “puppy farms and animal cruelty are a big reason that many Kingston residents contact me”.

“The Victorian Coalition Government continues to take strong action to smash cruel and illegal puppy farming businesses,” she said.

“We had already implemented the strongest animal protection laws in Australia, and now we have introduced tough new laws where anyone found guilty of animal cruelty offences will be banned from owning, managing or registering a domestic animal business for 10 years.

Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au THE major political parties proclaim strong stands against cruel practices at commercial ‘puppy farms’ in the lead up to November’s state election, but, in reality, the animals’ best interests are often being overlooked, according to animal welfare groups.

The groups have welcomed the major parties’ commitment to act on ‘puppy farms’ but say watered down provisions in the Domestic Animals Act still, in practical terms, allow bitches to be bred over their lifetimes while suffering the stress of having unlimited litters.

This shortcoming undermines animal safeguards on other – more minor matters, such as making it mandatory for animals to have clean food and water bowls, adequate bedding and sufficient exercise.

And they have obvious detrimental effects of the animals’ health and life expectancies: many are simply being bred to death.

The RSPCA felt it has been let down in “a backflip” by the state government in April, with previously strong legislation designed to stamp out puppy farming, setting breeding limits and making pre- and post-birth vet checks mandatory, watered down at the last minute.

“The most recent code changes allow

“The laws also make it mandatory for pet shops to keep detailed records on every puppy or kitten offered for sale.

These records can be used as evidence to prosecute illegal breeding businesses, and shonky pet shops. Pet shops will no longer be able to do dodgy deals with illegal backyard breeders.”

In addition to the new laws, the state government has granted “greater powers” to the RSPCA, effective immediately, to help authorised officers investigate and shut down illegal and cruel puppy farms, Ms Wreford said.

She said the government’s “worldleading mandatory breeding and rearing code” had more than 100 prescriptions, including breeding limits and retirement plans for breeding animals, mandatory vet checks and requirements for housing, nutrition and staffing ratios.

In May, the state opposition announced that, if elected, it, too, would introduce breeding limits and mandatory breeding-related vet checks.

Carrum candidate Sonya Kilkenny said the party would crack down on puppy farms and introduce “tough new measures” to support animal welfare.

She said Labor would amend the code of practice for dog breeders to ensure bitches cannot have any more than five litters in a lifetime, and reinstate mandatory breeding vet checks. Pet shops would also be required to sell only puppies supplied by a registered breeder, animal shelter or code-compliant facility.

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But Belinda Goyartz, of PUGS SOS and an advisor on animal welfare issues, who contributed to the code used as a basis for the act, said the government’s requirements were easily bypassed by unscrupulous breeders and smacked of naivety.

She said limits on litter numbers were useless when any small town vet could simply sign an approval for more, and that staffing ratios – one staff member for 25 pets and their offspring – was unworkable. Many staff were simply family members, she said.

Over-bred animals had “lost all re-homing rights because who is going to want a dog that’s worn out, or who is so stressed she can’t come out from under the table?” Ms Goyartz asked.

Policing is another pressing issue: “The RSPCA’s inspectorate team is stretched, managing more than 10,000 cruelty complaints each year,” the RSPCA spokesperson said. “To effectively make use of our expanded powers, we will require increased resources and funding and an investment that will achieve better welfare outcomes for animals. Currently,

RSPCA Victoria receives 3 per cent government funding annually.”

Keysborough Animal Protection Society staff members are often appalled by the “disgraceful state” of bitches dumped at their premises in Homeleigh Rd. It is obvious the animals have been used for unrestricted breeding and then simply discarded by callous owners.

Many have been bought from pet shops – and not registered breeders.

“They are cruel to them and we get the result,” a staffer said.

Anecdotal evidence points to pets being stolen to be used for breeding – even though they may be already desexed and incapable. They are then dumped.

“If we could get all pets desexed that would be a good start,” she said.

RSPCA Victoria recently launched its Political Animal campaign, which is designed to help people understand the parties’ views on animal welfare ahead of the state election.

The website (politicalanimal.org. au) provides voters with a range of information and ways to take action on animal welfare issues.

LOW and middle income earners are being squeezed out of Kingston by high rents and deep cuts to household incomes due to falling real wages, welfare cuts and a raft of changes to Centrelink qualification requirements, a federal government inquiry has been warned.

A Senate inquiry into affordable housing that convened in Melbourne last week was told rents in Melbourne’s southern suburbs were now so high that families on income support would have to spend up to 78 per cent of their payments just to put a roof over their heads.

In a submission presented to the inquiry, the Tenants Union of Victoria said its research showed every household in Melbourne’s bayside suburbs receiving some form of government assistance was beset by “housing stress” – defined as having to spend more than 30 per cent of disposable income on rent.

TUV policy officer James Bennett said “woefully inadequate” rent assistance combined with spiralling property prices and all-time low rental vacancy rates had pushed rental properties beyond the reach of low income earners, while middle income earners fortunate to secure a property in the area were likely to be suffering significant housing stress.

Most recently available figures from the Department of Human Services for “affordable lettings” show just 0.4 per cent of one-bedroom rentals and 12 per cent of three-bedroom rentals in Mel-

bourne were affordable for families or an individual receiving some form of government allowance.

Record low interest rates have fuelled a dramatic property price run over the past year, with Melbourne’s median property price surging 16.7 per cent to an all-time high of $658,000 – 3.3 per cent of the jump recorded in July alone.

The hefty price hikes combined with historically low residential vacancy rates of less than 2 per cent have in turn driven rent prices to all-time highs.

The median weekly rent for a property (units and houses combined) between South Melbourne and Carrum rose a moderate $20 over the five years between 2004 and 2009, from $230 to $350, before surging almost $50 over the next five year to hit $398 this year.

Lower-income workers’ wages over the same period have stagnated - and most likely declined in real terms once inflation is discounted – while cuts to family support payments contained in the federal budget have further eroded household incomes.

For those out of work, the situation is ever more “precarious”, Mr Bennett said, with a number of “radical” changes to Centrelink payments that will see unemployment young people stripped of any form of support for periods of six months should they not be “earning of learning”.

The TUV research highlights the “ongoing scarcity of affordable housing options for people receiving income support … and the woefully inadequate levels of Commonwealth Rent Assistance”, he said.

“The lack of options combined with the spending cuts and proposed wel-

fare changes outlined in the Federal Budget and the McClure Review will serve only to rob them of a future.”

He said the inner suburbs were “significantly unaffordable” for those on low incomes, with average rents for one bedroom apartments of about $300 per week “critically unaffordable for all households profiled”.

“Rents are already too high for those receiving Newstart and the combination of spending cuts and proposed changes to the welfare payment system mean the outlook for young people and families looking for work are increasingly precarious”, Mr Bennett said.

“Those in the government repeating the mantra of individual responsibility need to consider the impact these proposed reforms will have on the capacity for our low income youth and families to access affordable, safe and appropriate housing.”

Even cheaper properties within Kingston are out of reach for most welfare recipients.

A one-bedroom apartment renting for $210 would consume 78 per cent of the disposable income of a single person on Austudy ($269.20 a week), leaving just $59.20 a week to cover food, utility bills and transport, not to mention rapidly rising study costs.

A single person on Newstart ($312.50) would be slightly better off, with rent eating up 67.2 per cent of their income, leaving $102.50 each week to cover living expenses.

An older person receiving the aged pension ($468.70) would be left with more than half their disposable income or $258.70 a week to cover weekly expenses, but they would be still be living well below the poverty line.

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League moves to keep youngsters in the game Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au RAISING the top age division in junior football leagues to under-17 and moving the senior thirds from under-18s to under-19s are two major recommendations of a review into how best to keep younger players in the game.

The review – involving junior and senior leagues - was announced in April by AFL South East to stop the decrease in the number of junior players progressing to the seniors.

Recommendations adopted last week apply to the Mornington Peninsula Junior Football League, Frankston District Junior Football League, Nepean Football Netball League and Peninsula Football Netball League.

Other recommendations include a joint under-16 and under-17 graded competition between the MPJFL and the FDJFL; a simplified permit system to make it easier for players to move between junior and senior leagues in a season; developing stronger junior and senior club and league relationships; simplifying age cut-offs and providing clarity around the provision of over-age permits.

Clubs on the peninsula and in Frankston have voiced concerns about their inability to retain players aged 16-20.

“The structural changes recommended are aimed at providing a diverse range of offerings for the participant, while maintaining strong and dynamic player pathways,” the review found.

“However, the recommendations and the expected outcomes by no means solve the issue of player retention, progression and relative club strength on their own.

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WHEN’S a pig not a pig? When he’s a yarn bomb!

Yarn bombing is a type of street art that employs colourful displays of knitted or crocheted yarn or fibre, rather than traditional paint or chalk.

Year 7 art students and teachers at Patterson River Secondary College took the fun to new heights after successfully applying to take part in the Yarn Barn initiative at the Royal Agricultural Show, from 20 September to 1 October.

They learned to knit and crochet in order to dress the pig as a yarn bomb for the Yarn Barn, which will feature cows, sheep and a bull, plus an assortment of smaller chickens, lambs and a dog.

Pictured are Finn, left, Renaia and Ronald. Pic: Gary Sissons

“Structural variations are only one piece in an extensive puzzle that requires constant attention, input and review by all stakeholders.”

AFL South East Region general manager Jeremy Bourke said it had been “terrific” to have five governing bodies working together on the review.

“However, there is no doubt there will be differing opinions regarding the recommendations within the football community,” he said.

“Some will say that they have not gone far or deep enough and others will say that they are not in the best interests of their particular club or league.”

Mr Bourke said AFL South East “firmly believed” that the decisions made [in the review] were in the best interests of football in the region.

“Too often, decisions in football have been made in the best interests of one party at the expense of another and without consultation or due diligence,” he said.

“Throughout the process, the working party has ensured all parties were consulted and had the opportunity to contribute.”

Both the Casey Cardinia Football Netball League and the South East Juniors have started under-17 competitions, but plans for two new competitions – under-17 in FDJ FL and Colts in the MPJFNL – have been vetoed by AFL Victoria Country and the PCN Sports Alliance.

Mr Bourke said in April that he hoped the Frankston under-17 and Colts competitions could begin next year.

Recommendations regarding the South East Juniors and Casey Cardinia FNL competitions will be released next week at the end of the response period.

The review and its recommendations are on the AFL South East website: aflsoutheast.com.au

Searching for the sounds of silence Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au AT best it can be no more than hearing an annoying ringing. At worst, it can affect concentration and sleep and cause feelings of stress and anxiety.

Sufferers of chronic tinnitus perceive a constant noise - whooshing, ringing or pure tones, even a tune - which can stop them from leading a normal life.

Scientists say the “noise” is not really there and two Melbourne-based researchers are hoping to deliver a downloadable cure.

Science writer Dr Kirsten Puls, of South Frankston, is helping raise money through crowdfunding for biomedical and software engineers,

Dr Ian Dixon and Tony Burgess to test their ideas gained from a decade of research.

They hope an app that can be downloaded to an iPad will break the cycle of tinnitus.

“The clinical trial will of course be the proof of the pudding - if they can fund it,” Dr Puls said.

“It’s been previously shown that it’s possible to suppress tinnitus with sound temporarily, but Dr Dixon believes it’s possible to make this permanent.”

Causes of chronic tinnitus include ear trauma, injury, some drugs and disease. There is no proven cure.

The app – tinAway - is designed to generate “multidimensional sound par-

adigms” which aim to break a feedback loop linking the perception of a tinnitus sound to irrelevant nerve activity.

“A single treatment with tinAway should hopefully result in temporary tinnitus suppression,” Dr Puls said.

“But by using tinAway for about an hour a day over a few weeks, it’s hoped the repeated interruptions of the feedback loop will lead to certain overactive neural pathways in the brain being dampened.”

A crowdfunding campaign was launched this month to raise US$100,000 to fund a clinical trial of the potential cure.

Within two days nearly US$2000 had been raised, mostly from Australia and France.

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International market research has estimated that 500 million smartphone users will be using a health care app by 2015, and that by 2018, 50 per cent of smartphone and tablet users will have downloaded health care apps.

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“The largest contribution so far has been from someone who doesn't have tinnitus themselves but whose father suffered badly from it and he says it affected the life of the whole family,” Dr Puls said.

Dr Dixon hopes the app will re-train the brain, making the suppression of the tinnitus permanent.

“Clinical trials are hugely expensive,” he said. “We developed the tinAway prototype using our own resources but we need help to fund clinical trials.”

Dr Dixon thinks medical researchers will increasingly turn to crowdfunding.

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IT’S every parent’s dilemma: how to keep the kids active and entertained during the school holidays.

To help, Kingston Council has come to the rescue with a range of activities that are not just enjoyable but also get the kids outdoors and experiencing nature in all its forms.

Zombies, quidditch, worms, chocolate and more are all on offer at Kingston libraries to help the young ones open their eyes these school holidays: A full program of activities runs from Monday 22 September to Saturday 4 October.

Plants vs zombies 2pm, Monday 22 September Come and join other zombie fans to explore the digital world of this epic battle with Flora. Plus have a go at drawing a zombie.

Parkdale Library, 96 Parkers Rd, Parkdale Ages 8 and up. Bookings essential.

Bring along your library card to access WiFi. Bookbusters 4-5pm, Thursday 25 September Theme: Outdoors.

For children who love books, making new friends, and making cool stuff to show them.

Chelsea Library, 1 Chelsea Rd, Chelsea Ages 8-12. Bookings essential.

Teen Book Club Willy Wonka Appreciation Party.

4-5pm, Thursday 25 September, Readz at 4pm Worms!

2.30-3.30pm, Tuesday 30 September Kids learn what organic recycling means, how to use a compost and worm farm and how this helps the environment. Get up close and personal with Wally the worm and his mates.

Parkdale Library, 96 Parkers Rd, Parkdale All ages. Bookings essential.

Dazzling paper mache birdhouses 11am, Friday 3 October Decorate your birdhouse your way Chelsea Library, 1 Chelsea Rd, Chelsea Ages 5 and up. Bookings essential.

Regular story times and tiny tots continue throughout the school holidays.

Weekend family story times continue at 11am: Saturday 27 September at Parkdale Library Saturday 4 October at Chelsea Library No bookings necessary.

Traditional board games are available to play at all branches.

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APOLLO 16 astronaut Charles “Charlie” M Duke Jnr visited Mentone’s Kilbreda College on Monday and gave a presentation to students that was out of this world.

Principal Mary Stack welcomed Duke to the school and students sang the American national anthem in his honour.

The 78-year-old Texan is one of only 12 men to have walked on the moon and was the youngest NASA astronaut chosen to walk the lunar surface in 1972 at the age of 36.

In fact, before his journey to the moon, Duke was “the voice” of mission control when Neil Armstrong first stepped onto the moon in 1969 and he was memorably heard to exclaim to the world: “Roger...Tranquility, we copy you on the ground. You got a bunch of guys about to turn blue.

We’re breathing again. Thanks a lot!” moments after Apollo 11 landed.

Duke, the tenth man to walk on the moon, recalled the highlights of his journey in space to a fascinated audience.

He said he spent “thousands of hours” training for the mission.

“We crashed the simulator about 1000 times but we managed to land it 3000 times so we were good to go,” he joked.

Duke, commander John W. Young and command module pilot Ken Mattingly spent about four days in the close confines of the Apollo 16 craft in near zero gravity conditions.

“If you don’t velcro something down in space you lose it – it floats away,” Duke said.

When the astronauts arrived on the moon, the young Duke was so keen to set foot on the lunar surface he said he “almost pushed [commander Young] down the ladder” in front of him.

Duke’s first words on the moon were somewhat less momentous than Armstrong’s “one small step for man...” speech.

“Wow! Wild man, look at that!”

Duke exclaimed.

Young and Duke spent about three days collecting 98 kilograms of moon rook and samples and conducting scientific experiments.

Duke said the “scariest” moment of the mission came when he accidentally fell backwards and was worried he’d damage the backpack on his spacesuit.

He said he managed to roll slightly to the right to stop the backpack taking the full impact.

“If it had been damaged I would

Space man: Apollo 16 astronaut Charles Duke watches footage of his younger self walking on the moon in 1972 (above), addresses Kilbreda College students (right) who seem to defy gravity themselves during a dance to the song ‘Walking on the Moon’ (below). Pictures: Gary Sissons

have been dead,” he said.

Duke said there was no sign of extraterrestrial life either in space or on the moon.

“There were no aliens, no Jabba the Hutts or anything like that.”

Duke noted he is only “one of 21 people” to have seen “the incredible sight” of the whole of Earth “suspended in space”.

He admitted he had faced some problems readjusting to “normal” life upon his return to Earth despite still having a job as an engineer at NASA. “I felt like I was 36 years old and I’d had my big adventure – how do you top this?

“I was successful in my life and had

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achieved the American dream of peace, happiness and ‘things’ but something was wrong.”

Duke said he “found God” and this helped him find contentment after some troubled years.

“I applied myself at every stage of my life,” he said. “And if I can inspire any of you [students] to do the best you can with your life then this trip to Australia has been worth it.”

Duke’s wife, Dorothy, accompanied the former astronaut on his mission to Mentone this week and, in a way, she also made the trip to the moon.

Duke left a sealed photograph of his family, including his then two young sons, on the moon.

The now adult sons have nine grandchildren and Duke hoped his grandchildren’s generation – the generation listening to his presentation at Kilbreda College – would also get a chance to walk on the moon despite NASA’s space program now being a shadow of its 1960s glory.

He nominated Mars as mankind’s next destination beyond the stars.

America’s scaling back of its space program was “sad”, according to Duke.

He said exploring space and other planets gave the younger generation the inspiration to study subjects such as science.

“Hopefully your generation will continue on the adventure.”

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SHOP LOCAL Mordialloc Optical

Mordialloc Optical is an independent store opened by Michael Archer in 1991 Today Michael and Pia work together to get their customers into the best fitting and best style frame and lenses to suit their customers wants and needs for the best vision outcomes.

Being independent means we can choose frames and lenses from a huge range of suppliers which means more choice for our customers Our optometrist Haroula Fantoutsakis has been with Mordialloc Optical for 22 years and has an outstanding reputation with a huge following of patients using the most up to date equipment including retinal photos and field testing. Yes she tests children, she is great with the kids.

We cut and fit our lenses instore making for short wait times

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Bayside Barber Shop The Bayside Barber shop is a hair salon situated in the middle of Main Street Mordialloc catering to all Men’s hairstyles.

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Vintique Tattoo Studio Since opening early 2010, Vintique Tattoo studio has become a well established tattoo shop in the bay side suburb of Mordialloc, focused highly on giving each client a unique experience and a tattoo that they can be proud to wear for the rest of there life.

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The studios success has been alot of hard work and a passion that everyone involved in Vintique share, they would like to thank all past clients and look forward to what the future brings.

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Bayside Chiropractic Clinic At Bayview Chiropractic Clinic we are passionate about providing the highest quality spinal health care for you and your family.

Our family chiropractic clinic offers a welcoming, family friendly environment for those who wish to optimise their health and wellbeing.

Well-trained, experienced and caring chiropractor, Dr. Jim Fairweather, specialises in providing gentle, safe and effective chiropractic care for people all ages, from new born babies to seniors.

Dr. Jim is passionate about the health and wellbeing his patients and loves seeing the benefits Chiropractic care has for all members of the family.

Chiropractic may help a range of health issues including headaches, back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, whiplash, sports injuries, sciatica, disc injuries, work related injuries, motor vehicle injuries, expectant mothers and chronic back conditions.

Early morning, evening and weekend appointment times cater to all work schedules and on the spot private health insurance claiming facilities are also available.

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Fire chiefs warn of ‘extreme’ risks Chris Brennan chris@baysidenews.com.au

Ducks take a fall for the garden in spring DUCKLINGS are falling out of trees, but that is not their biggest problem.

Young wood ducks are usually hatched high up in a tree hollow and leave the nest in the only way they know how. By jumping.

The real perils wait on the ground, particularly from cats, foxes and motorists when families of ducks attempt to cross busy roads.

“During early spring and particularly after a lot of rain, mother wood duck starts setting up her home in a tree hollow high above the ground where she will lay around 10 eggs,” Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife CEO Susanna Bradshaw said.

Ms Bradshaw said male wood ducks “will stand guard at the base of the nesting tree” while the female incubated the eggs.

“When the ducklings are ready to leave the nest, the only way out is by jumping and plummeting several metres to the ground,” she said.

“But don’t worry if you see fluffy little chicks falling from the sky as this is very normal for wood duck babies and they will just bounce and waddle off as if nothing happened.”

Ms Bradshaw said wood ducks avoided swimming but stayed close to water to eat plants that grow in moist environments.

They would swim away from danger if needed.

“Wood ducks are predominately herbivores, feeding on small grasses and herbs but they will also eat the odd insect—which makes them

Spring action: Wood ducks are hatching out and braving the roads to find a place to graze.

Pictures: Leo Berzins, top, and Victor Paul

good buddies to have around your backyard,” she said.

“They aren’t always as well liked as some of our other Aussie animal visitors as they sometimes get in trouble for pooing in backyards, particularly around swimming pools and nibbling on lawns.”

Ms Bradshaw said wood ducks helped by eating weeds and insects “while fertilising your garden at the same time”.

“Remember that wood ducks like to move around a lot and their disruptions are usually just seasonal, so they won’t be in your garden permanently.”

EMERGENCY services authorities are warning Melbourne residents to brace themselves for a prolonged bushfire season of extreme risk due to unusually dry conditions and predictions of higher than average temperatures over the spring and summer months.

Country Fire Authority, Department of Primary Industries and council officers are stepping up efforts to reduce fuel loads across a number of highrisk locations on the peninsula in response to warnings of “significant” risks during an “above normal bushfire season”.

Residents are also being urged to reduce fuel loads and ensure their properties are clear of potential hazards.

Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley said this year’s rainfall deficit and the likely early start to the bushfire season meant areas such as the bayside and peninsula needed to be at a heightened level of preparedness.

A seasonal outlook released by the Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre in conjunction with state fire services predicts above average spring temperatures and below average rainfall for Victoria.

In response, Mr Lapsley said authorities were preparing for “an above normal bushfire season”, particularly in areas with grass, bush and higher populations, such as the Frankston and peninsula region.

“The last fire season challenged fire-fighters and community members alike and Victoria’s emergency management sector is already preparing across the state for the next,” Mr Lapsley said.

CFA Chief Officer Euan Ferguson echoed Mr Lapsley’s warnings and said fire authorities were now focusing efforts on reducing risks and urging residents to ensure they were prepared.

Mr Ferguson said the warnings contained in the seasonal outlook were of “significant” concern to the CFA. “It reminds us that August has been a very dry month across much of Victoria and … rainfall predictions suggest it's going to be a drier than normal season,” he said.

CFA operations officer for the Mornington Peninsula Sean Kerr said rainfall this year were about 100mm lower than average, which meant vegetation would dry out “a lot quicker” than normal as temperatures heat up.

“What that means is there is a lot more fuel on the ground; trees drop more foliage, as well as bark and branches, and grass and shrubs dry out,” Mr Kerr said.

“So it’s vital we carry out as much clearing as possible to reduce the fuel load, and it’s important property owners do likewise.

“With the sorts of conditions predicted, preparation is essential.”

He said the Frankston and peninsula region was one of the highest risk areas in the country for bushfires, while the high number of residents meant

Long hot summer: Fire authorities are preparing for heightened bushfire risks this season. Picture: Yanni

risks to life and property were extreme.

“People love the area because they can live close to nature, but that obviously comes with some risk,” Mr Kerr said. “We chose to live like this, but we need to ensure we do everything possible to minimise the risk, and that means ensuring you have an active bushfire plan so that you know exactly what to do if a fire breaks out.”

He said peninsula residents and visitors needed to be particularly aware of traffic issues, with roads highly susceptible to gridlock.

“Our advice is for people to leave at the earliest possible opportunity when fire warnings are issued,” Mr Kerr said.

“People need to be aware of potential traffic gridlock in times of emergency, which means they might not be able to get out if they leave it too late.

“Traffic conditions can be very heavy at the best of times over the summer months with thousands of holiday makers on the roads, so the potential for people getting trapped if they leave things too late is significant.”

Mornington Peninsula fire prevention officer Damien Taylor said the council was in “full swing” preparing for the upcoming fire season, with the annual Fire Inspection Program to begin shortly.

“He said residents needed to ensure their properties were in a “fire ready” state for the duration of the fire season.

“This may include fire prevention works such as slashing grass so it is no higher than 100mm and removing all fallen and dead vegetation around assets, especially cleaning up fine fuels around the home,” he said.

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No expense has been spared here in creating this stunning riviera inspired property that offers a lifestyle of absolute comfort and ease within walking distance to Daveys Bay. The enchanting French-influenced gardens afford a sparkling bay view and creature comforts that adorn the 1609-square metre block include an in-ground, solar heated pool with spa as the centrepiece to a beautiful stone-flanked paved palazzo. Red wrought iron gates guard the front of the property and once through, a gently curved driveway leads past manicured hedges and tall conifers to a double garage under the roof line. The garage has loft storage and a handy addition is the lift that takes you up to the kitchen level.

The home is situated lengthwise along the block and as such has an effortless flow from room to room. From the kitchen, which is appointed with every convenience the budding master chef would require with an abundance of storage, a large island bench, a massive recessed space for a double door refrigerator, two wall-ovens and a walk-in pantry, a pleasant casual meals area has a wonderful view of the pool, as does a cosy sitting area.

The grand formal lounge and dining areas beckon with their rich polished timber floors and from here you can access one of three viewing decks. The south-east wing includes one bedroom – which opens out to a second deck, another quiet sitting area, private study and a powder room with shower, making this zone quite suitable for guest quarters. Upstairs, two more bedrooms share another bathroom and the larger main bedroom has a wall of built-in robes, and a walk-in robe leads through to an ensuite.

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1a Barnes Grove A “Lock and Leave” Beachside Lifestyle Basking in the sun just steps from the water’s edge this classic 2BR beach house is a wonderful example of what a dash of imagination can achieve. With beautifully updated interiors and whimsical outdoor areas, the single-level floorplan includes an open plan living space with kitchen, dual-entry bathroom with corner spa, laundry-to-toilet facilities and a double garage. This combination brick & weatherboard home is dressed to impress with high ceilings, polished floorboards, window shutters and splashes of refreshing colour to enhance its character and charm. Paved courtyards to the front and rear of the property with decked sitting areas and easy-care, low-maintenance gardens and bi-fold doors for seamless indoor to outdoor entertaining options while gas ducted heating and split-system cooling are a fantastic additions. This relaxed abode is designed to be enjoyed today, however there’s plenty of scope to fully capitalise on the seaside appeal and compact 345m2 allotment (approx.) in the future if desired.

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21 Island Point Luxurious Family Home Perfect For Entertaining If you are looking for a dream home, then look no further. Presenting one of the best homes in the Waterways Estate where quality fittings was the priority when building, this beautiful home is perfect for family living and entertaining. Four huge bedrooms include a downstairs master bedroom with parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retreat, spacious walk-in robe and ensuite complete with a large spa, double shower and twin vanities with French doors opening to your own private deck. An upstairs main bedroom has high ceilings, walk-in robe through to an ensuite and French doors opening to another balcony and two additional upstairs bedrooms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one with walk-in robe, the other with a double wardrobe. A well-appointed kitchen incorporates 900mm quality s/steel Smeg appliances, dishwasher, 20mm granite bench tops, walk-in pantry and plenty of work space to service the dining and informal family area that overlooks the pool.

Extra features include a formal lounge & dining room downstairs, a billiard room, and fourth living area upstairs. Outside is a decked entertaining area with BBQ &gas point, solar & gas heated swimming pool with 8 seater spa, inbuilt floor and body blowers, body jets and heater, stack stone water feature, auto salt chlorinator and built in PH feeder with remote control. All this surrounded by beautiful low maintenance landscaping.

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10 Wongella Court Wonderful Wongella A block to the bay, steps to schools, minutes to the train station and shops and a hop to Rossdale golf course, this wonderfully presented 3 bedroom residence is sure to impress many. Timber floors and a terrific floor plan will be your first impression, central living and meals, Two Pac high gloss kitchen featuring s/steel appliances, master bedroom with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & FES, and the pleasant surprise of a spacious loft for extra storage.

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Looking for a three bedroom home in a lush garden setting away from traffic noise? Then youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love this gorgeous clinker brick gem offering tiled entry, modern kitchen & meals area opening to paved pergola and covered terrace, undercover in-ground salt chlorinated swim spa pool and double garage. Private gate access to reserve and exercise tracks to sporting grounds, tennis, parkland, Eel Race Creek & Wetlands. Carrum beach, train station and schools walking distance away. First to see will buy!

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OFFERING a full range or marine associated services, this sale of this well-established business also includes three vessels and a truck. Work includes haulage, mooring, boat repairs, sale of marine paints, aluminium welding, jetty building and boat detailing.

TRADING from the local shopping centre for six years, this busy outlet has signed up some 7000 customers. The store averages around 120 connections per month and is actively involved in promoting the Vodafone brand in the centre and surrounding area. The asking price includes stock of outright phones and accessories, apart from Vodafone stock that comes in on consignment and there are no franchise fees.

Marine services, MORNINGTON PENINSULA Price: $730,000 plus sav Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Vodafone franchise, ENDEAVOUR HILLS Price: $150,000 Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Business Sales Specialists www.latessabusiness.com.au 50 Playne Street Frankston

Tel: (03) 9781 1588 Business Migrants Expert Advisory Service

CAFE

NEW LISTING MANUFACTURING

SOMERVILLE MORNINGTON SANDRINGHAM Attractive business with dynamic Custom built trailers, tool boxes & Small, bright café with loads of website, online store. Trades 5 ½ gates. Also minor & major repairs, personality. Seating inside for 16 and days, stock can be negotiated. Owner steel fabrication, MIG welding, 8 outside. 16 km south of Melbourne will train. Only supplier of workout sheet metal folding. Website, Yellow CBD. Trades Tues to Sunday.

Main road position. Stock included. Pages ad, trades 5 days Income from supplements on the Peninsula, gym wear & accessories. repairs, lots of tradie’s jobs.

$45,000 CHINESE RESTAURANT

$70,000 + sav PRICE REDUCED SPORTSWEAR RETAILER

SOMERVILLE FRANKSTON BYO licence, fully set up commercial Well known business in busy kitchen, fully air-conditioned, seats shopping centre, very well presented 60. Corner location with excellent with vendor reporting good trading exposure. Vendors wish to retire, figures & profits. Member of national enthusiastic new owners will do buying group. New five year lease wonders with this one available from September.

PRICE REDUCED

PRICE REDUCED CAFE/ TAKEAWAY

MORNINGTON Sales and installation of roller, panel, tilt doors and automatic openers.

Trading 40 years, good equipment value & stock value. New lease available, vendor unable to maintain the workload.

CARRUM DOWNS Manufacture & custom design of upholstered furniture from large factory in good location. Est 2000, owner willing to stay for 6 months and teach if required. Negotiable lease, website, regular clients.

FRANKSTON Trading Mon-Fri 7am to 3pm in busy retail/commercial area, est many years. Well patronized by shoppers & workers. If you want a busy, short working week, this is for you!

$75,000 + sav

$85,000 + sav

$90,000 + sav

SUPPLEMENTS & GYM GEAR

GARAGE DOORS

$75,000 including stock

NEW LISTING

COMMERCIAL UPHOLSTERY

LICENSED INDIAN RESTAURANT ROSEBUD Seats 60 inside and has large bar with On Premises Licence. Large commercial kitchen serving authentic Indian food. Well presented with good position on main road opposite carnival location.

WINE BAR

CHILDRENS WEAR BOUTIQUE

HOME BASED Operated in the same area for many years, many regular customers. All types of cleaning services provided.

Vendor is willing to train and/or work for new owner if required.

URGENT SALE

CONFIDENTIALITY APPLIES Licensed for 50 inside & 18 outside, it is the only wine bar in the area.

Serves tapa style finger foods, live music, grease trap, no kitchen.

Short hours, new lease available. .

MOUNT ELIZA Newborn to 14 years clothing, accessories, footwear & toys.

Shopping centre under revamp, currently managed by staff, vendor offers assistance. Website & domain name included, trades 6 days.

NOW $107,000 + sav

$119,500 + sav

$120,000 + sav

$137,000 + sav

GIFTWARE

FREEHOLD & LEASEHOLD

YARAGON Iconic premises with old world ambience, extensive collection of unique gifts including large range of Beadworx sculptures. Trades 7 days, 10am to 5pm.

DANDENONG Huge potential for owner operator in this 5 day business providing shopfitting and cabinet making. Covers all Victoria for cigarette units/machines.

Open plan showroom & office in good location.

BUSINESS $176,000 + sav FREEHOLD $420,000 + gst

CLEANING

$95,000 + sav

$99,950 + sav

CONFECTIONARY

NEW LISTING GENERAL STORE

MORNINGTON PENINSULA Fully equipped with long lease.

Additional production capacity and packaging machine installed has added significant future growth potential. Training & support available. Wholesale, markets, online and direct from factory sales.

PAKENHAM Attractive shop with lovely 3 bedroom dwelling and yard. Established 40 years in built up residential area with no opposition. Sub- newsagency, groceries, videos etc. Cheap rent, easy to operate.

$140,000 + sav

$170,000 + sav

BOOKS, GIFTS & ACCESSORIES

CARDS, GIFTS & TOBACCO

PACKAGING & FREIGHT

FENCING & TIMBER SUPPLIES

HAMPTON Delivering a range of products that are unusual & not readily available in one location. Exclusive supplier agreements. Simple to manage, experienced casual staff, vendor willing to stay on. Quality shop fitout.

DANDENONG Award winner in leading franchise.

Solid business, no competition in area, tidy premises with good lease.

Package & freight solutions to residential, small & large businesses.

Figures show growth & potential.

HALLAM Regular work from many sources.

Timber fencing, paling, screening, retaining walls etc. S52 shows in excess of $22,000pw. Full training & handover period, forklift & truck included.

$182,000 + sav

WARRAGUL Fully managed business in good area, always busy, especially greeting cards, one of John Sands top performers.

Over 9 years on lease, est 25 yrs, opens 5 ½ days. Pleasant business to operate, excellent WB profits. $185,000 + sav

$225,000 + sav

$235,000 + sav

FISH & CHIPS

HOT BREAD SHOP

VENDING MACHINES

FIREPLACE DEALERSHIP

ALUMINIM PRODUCTS

HOLIDAY ACCOMODATION

ROSEBUD Well presented, opposite beach, near pier. Seats 18 in & 12 out, has 1 gas deep fryer, 3 electrical deep fryers, 2 gas hot plates. Vendor advises summer turnover in excess of $20,000 per week.

FRANKSTON SOUTH State of the art oven, all near new equipment, vehicle included. Loyal clients, Sunday market, no opposition in area. Fully renovated, many years established. New lease available.

HOME BASED 32 machines all in good condition, 27 placed in corporates and schools from the Peninsula to Knox. Work 3 days to oversee this business and only pay two small commissions for placement.

Wood heaters and gas log fires. One man operation with sub-contracted installers or do the lot yourself for extra profits. Excellent location with allocated parking. Established 15 years.

CLAYTON Fully certified products inc wide range of windows and doors of the highest standard. International sales, two vehicles inc. Many forward orders, needs to be taken to the next level.

Stock approx $200,000 included.

WARATAH NORTH 10 acre property with 3 acres bushland. Group lodge, cottages, communal laundry, play area, solar heated pool.

$250,000 + sav

$270,000 + sav

$270,000 + sav

$299,000 + sav

$335,000

MOWER SALES & SERVICE

LICENSED RESTAURANT

MANUFACTURING

DEMOLITION AND RUBBISH REMOVAL

PRINTING & MAIL SERVICE

IMPORT, WHOLESALE & RETAIL

CONFIDENTAILITY APPLIES Deals with major suppliers, preferred retailers, warranty agent. Sale and repair of mowing & gardening equipment. Extensive website. 5 ½ days. Vendor wishes to retire but will stay on to assist with changeover.

SORRENTO Upmarket premises with all foods sourced from local businesses. Italian and Australian based menu, new POS equipment, total 200 seating capacity. Can cater large groups and functions. Will suit family business – huge scope – large profits!

MORNINGTON PENINSULA Leader in the industry with $1.6M work in progress and $0.5M forward orders. Over $1M worth of equipment inc 14 vehicles Huge client base from residential and offices to large corporates & armed forces.

MOORABBIN High quality, personalised digital printing plus bulk mail distribution.

Established 1994, fully mechanised, business profile available for inspection. Purpose built freehold available for $900,000 + GST

Multiple business operation in one – wholesale online & retailers, online direct to public, retail, social media.

Exclusive distribution rights to certain products, patents & trademarks, designated websites.

$695,000 including stock

$699,500 + sav

CHELSEA HEIGHTS Full design service with supply of kitchen cabinets & bench tops, removal of existing units & installation. Commercial and private clients, high exposure premises with well presented showroom, reception & office. Vehicles included $900,000 + sav

$1.5 million

BUSINESS $1.5 million + sav

$2 million + sav

PET STORE

$165,000 + sav

MORNINGTON

This well known business has been operating around 25 years. Large modern premises on busy main road selling aquariums, birds, reptiles and offering dog grooming, pet food and accessories. Can oversee with qualified staff or become actively involved and enhance profits.

$320,000 + stock

BUSINESS $350,000 + sav FREEHOLD $1.55 million + gst

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Novel approach explains a life Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au WHILE every author draws on life experiences to form a narrative, not every author has such a rich and at times dark background as Klaas Kalma.

His upbringing within a dysfunctional family in war torn Holland, journeying to Australia and learning how to speak English among strangers provides a rich lode to be mined and woven into the fabric of his first novel, Creeping Shadows.

Written at the urging of a close friend, the self-published book has sold more than 10,000 copies online and, according to a librarian, has no time to gather dust on the shelves at the lending library in Mornington.

Now 74, Kalma describes himself being “confident in my ability to overcome adversity and challenges”.

“You can’t succeed without an ego and I’ve always had the will to succeed, I’m like a dog with a bone.”

At home in Mt Martha, Kalma says his friend “Kerry” had always encouraged him to write about his life, but he thought “autobiography is too indulgent, so I fictionalise my life experience”.

So Creeping Shadows is fiction, mixed with thinly disguised real events. There was no need for Kalma to stray far from reality to find a compelling narrative.

Expecting to “work until the day I die”, he’s completed a second manuscript and hopes to have Distant

Informed opinion: Klaas Kalma believes that while everyone is gifted they need to challenge themselves to find out what the gift is. Kalma’s first novel Creeping Shadows will be followed later this year by Distant Echoes. Picture: Keith Platt

Echoes published before year’s end.

This time around publisher Fremantle Press has picked up his ideas.

Always an avid reader, Kalma had read most books by Jules Verne by the time he was 10. At school in Holland art and sport were the only two subjects he remembers being good at.

“I was growing up in a war zone. My parents were involved in the resistance and so I was a street kid from very early on.”

He recounts seeing the occupying German troops shoot a man in the street before being ushered inside by his mother.

“What you see is normal and I saw a lot of stuff.”

Kalma’s parents – “who I never felt wanted me” – split up following “a few normal years” after the end of the Second World War, which led to him being brought to Australia by his mother and her new husband.

His brother remained in Holland with his father and grandmother, although they eventually went to New Zealand. Kalma’s father remarried and, before dying in a car accident at 49, had another six children.

But for Kalma, Australia meant basically being dumped by his mother on a

farm where he was given lodging and food in return for work.

After two years he was offered and accepted a paying job on another farm.

He didn’t attend school in Australia and his mother and her second husband, his stepfather, returned to Holland after five years, “separately and without telling me”.

His mother also never explained, “what happened” between her and Kalma’s father.

Left to his own devices Kalma “worked at the abattoirs in Dandenong and lived on the streets in Coburg”.

There were bikies and street fights, more fodder for his late life emergence as a novelist when he learned to “separate yourself from your characters to be able to write objectively”.

After some years working at various jobs Kalma applied for a university studentship, quickly getting naturalised and lying about having obtained his matriculation in Holland (the papers were on their way) and went on to meet his future wife, an art student Prahran college.

“She made me want to change direction. I decided I’d better shape up – her family was the first family I’d really known.”

They married and had three children.

Their daughter died of cancer at 12 and his wife, after they separated, also succumbed to cancer when she was 40.

“I wasn’t a good father and didn’t understand marriage and children,” Kalma says, adding that he’s close to his two sons and his five grandchildren and “got on fantastic” with his wife, even after separating.

He has been married to Sue, his fifth wife, for 22 years. He says Sue “came as a package”, with two children of her own.

“I went off the rails a bit after my [first] wife’s death, I just couldn’t settle. There were no bad relationships, but I’d get bored and couldn’t sustain enthusiasm,” Kalma says.

“I don’t know if all people change significantly as they age, but I’m light years away from the self-centred prat I was at 20.

“As we go through life we make terrible mistakes, but it’s what we make from them … hopefully I now have more empathy and consideration for people and things than as a young man.”

Kalma, who also paints and plays guitar (“although I know I’ll never be a musician”) believes everyone to be “gifted in some way” and feels privileged to “being part of the arts”.

“But it’s amazing how few people find [this] out because they never challenge themselves.

“It was pure survival when I came here. I was made to do abhorrent things, like killing animals.”

A psychology major, Kalma is interested in seeing “how people tick”.

“We all react differently to pressure; there is no end to trying to understand how people think.

“Why do people listen to music? I saw a documentary where dementia patients lying bed started moving and reacting to music.

“These are unanswered questions.

Life is a journey along a path that is usually of your own choice.”

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Possum link to ulcer cases Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au NEW cases of the flesh-eating Bairnsdale ulcer have been found on the southern Mornington Peninsula.

Dr Daniel O’Brien, deputy director of infectious diseases at Barwon Health, said he had treated “six or seven” cases in the Rye, Blairgowrie and Sorrento areas in the past 12 months. These are among up to 20 cases reported since 2006.

There is no clear cause of the condition widely thought to be confined to

the Bellarine Peninsula, where up to 60 cases have been reported over the past few years.

Dr O’Brien said on ABC radio last week that, despite experts being unable to pinpoint a cause for outbreaks on this side of the bay, they had noted an abundance of the ulcer bacterium in possum poo.

This does not mean possums are carriers, he said, or that they are inked with the transmission of the disease.

Dr O’Brien said studies by medical researchers Paul Johnson and Janet Fyfe, of BiomedExperts, had detected

possum faeces “teeming with ulcer bacterium” in areas where the condition had been found. In areas where the disease had not been found, possum poo was not so contaminated.

It is possible the possums suffer from the ulcers themselves.

He emphasised transmission to people may be caused by mosquito bites or contaminated soil – possibly containing possum poo - entering cuts on the hands of gardeners.

“Possums may be accused of amplifying the disease, but we are not advocating killing possums,” Dr

O’Brien said. “All we know is that they get infected and, in some areas, their faeces are teeming with bacteria.

“The race is now on to determine what role, if any, possums play.”

Dr O’Brien said it was “important people on the southern peninsula know this disease is around”. “Even if we don’t know what causes it, we should take steps to prevent it.

“Gardeners should wear gloves, clear possum poo from soil, and wash their hands. The condition can be cured but early detection is better.”

He advised residents with sores that

do not heal, or are spreading, to keep affected areas clean and see a doctor.

He said peninsula doctors were well versed on the disease and had the appropriate medicines at hand. Treatment can involve extensive courses of antibiotics – which can cause unwanted side effects – and repeated visits to medical clinics.

The Bairnsdale ulcer is so named because it was first detected in Victoria in East Gippsland in 1948.

Professor Peter MacCallum wrote a description of the disease when treating patients there.

Both bays offer options

Uniting world with ultimate travel offer BEING paid to travel sounds like a deal too good be true, especially when the destination on offer is as alluring as exotic Indochina.

But that’s exactly what the Uniting Church is offering Frankston and Mornington Peninsula social, sporting or community groups. Grants of up to $10,000 available, with the only catch being that the trip must promote the ethos of “responsible travel” Uniting Journeys, a community initiative of the Uniting Church, is offering the cash grants to help generate responsible travel ideas involving trips to Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.

The grants aim to encourage groups to explore overseas travel that involves cultural exchange, environmental and economic sustainability, and cultural and learning exchanges.

Uniting Journeys “conversation partner” Helen Beeby of Mt Eliza travelled to Cambodia under the scheme in April and is now offering her expertise to help other groups come up with their own responsible travel ideas.

She said the applicants could be any sort of group – photographers, war veterans, builders, circus performers, sporting teams – with the only requirement being that the trip needs to involve connecting with “relevant local people or a project within the country they visit”.

“Of course, there’s also plenty of time for general sight-seeing and tasting local pleasures,” Ms Beeby said.

“Responsible travel is all about be-

Responsible traveller: Helen Beeby of Mt Eliza travelled to Cambodia with Uniting Journeys and she is now offering her expertise to help other groups come up with their own responsible travel ideas.

ing mindful of what you do, who you meet, where you visit, where you eat or stay and how you spend your money on an inter-cultural trip.

“There are simple things we can do, like making sure the money we spend stays in the local community and ensuring, as best as we can, that the staff in the places we stay or visit are paid properly and treated with respect.”

Uniting Journeys aims to help people understand the principles of ethical travel, she said. “Whether people are part of a faith group is not important to us, but we really value their willingness to explore new ideas around responsible travel, and to share them with others.

“The grants particularly encourage inter-generational groups, including people 55 and over, and support

mixed-aged groups and interfaith and intercultural groups taking part.

“All responsible travel ideas are welcome and could include veteran groups, community groups, individuals and families with responsible travel ideas that benefit both the travellers and the destination communities in Indochina.”

Anyone aged 18 and over can apply, with groups of six to eight people the ideal. However, other group sizes will be considered. The minimum duration of a tour is six nights.

A responsible travel “mentor” is allocated to each of the selected ideas expression of interest to support the development of the tour.

For further information or to apply, visit www.responsibletravel.org.au Chris Brennan

THE fishing continues to get better by the week as the weather heats up.

While snapper talk is starting to flood the airwaves, anglers shouldn't forget about the other fishing options.

The top end and southern end of Western Port continues with its run of good squid fishing. Snapper are now starting to show in both the north and south. While the snapper are only isolated fish at the moment larger schools will show in the next few weeks.

Also getting caught at the moment are pike, whiting, barracouta, flathead and gummy sharks and small school sharks.

If you put the time in on the water you'll be rewarded. There's a lot of bait in the water and all indications are leaning into a good fishing season.

Port Phillip is also starting to change into snapper season, however it's early days.

Squid have been solid throughout the eastern side of the bay. In the south the squid on average have been larger and jigs in the 3.0-3.5 range have been best, while further north squid have been more plentiful but smaller, in these areas a 2.0-2.5 jig has been doing the damage.

Port Phillip is also full of bait and snapper are about and although no huge schools have shown yet, this will change in the next two weeks.

Large schools of salmon have been showing regularly from Mt Martha to Mt Eliza. Keep an eye in the sky and watch the birds as they'll lead you to the salmon.

Other species being caught in Port Phillip include gummy shark and seven hill shark in the channels and flathead and gurnard on the sand.

From the piers, squid have been a solid option from all platforms. Other species include grass whiting from

Bay catch: Jonny Wright with a barracouta caught while chasing an early season snapper from Yaringa Harbour.

Flinders and garfish from Mornington.

If you’re looking at hitting the surf beaches some solid salmon are getting caught during the day and in the evening gummy sharks are getting landed. For the best chance of beaching a gummy try using chunks of fresh salmon (Australian) as bait.

From our rivers and creeks some lovely bream are getting caught, pippies, mussels and shrimp are best.

Those venturing out on their kayaks are having a ball on the shallow reefs with squid, salmon and pinkie snapper.

Put simply, get on the water and get on the fish.

Tight lines and calm seas. n By Paul “Tracker” Pingiaro, who runs Mornington Boat Hire at Schnapper Point in Mornington and Yaringa Boat Hire at Yaringa boat harbour in Somerville (www. morningtonboathire.com.au or call 5975 5479). He is a travel and fishing writer for several publications, and a former tackle department manager for a major retail chain.

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SEPTEMBER AUGUST Exercise ForField Seniors Peninsula Naturalists Club Gentle Movement: Mondays The club’s next meeting is9.30amat 8pm on 10.30am Wednesday 13 August at 16 High St, Easy Exercise: Tuesdays 9.30am-10.30am Frankston.

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Family Open Day contributing some of their spare time Open day for the family to see how your for the good of their community. local CFA brigade works in conjunction Topics covered include the benefits with other Emergency Services. of volunteering, rights and Saturday 18 October,the 10am - 3pm at the Patterson River Fire Station, 37 McLeod responsibilities of voluteers and Road, Carrum.

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Chess for primary school pupils Tea Dance Learn play chess in a fun CarrumtoSeniors is hosting a teaand dance on Sunday 21 September. supportive environment. Improve The Tea Dance will feature 8-piece band your school grades whilstanlearning “South Coast Swingtet Big Band” together this game. Studies have shown withgreat a “sumptuous” high tea. that children ofwho chess develop An afternoon funplay and dancing, with door prizes and raffles. strong analytical and strategy skills.

Everyone invited to dresson upTuesday as there Try for freeis at 4.30-6pm will be a prize for the most outrageous 12 August. Classes will then follow costume. on school term, feedoor is $40 $15during per ticket or pay at the for $20 per4ticket. for weeks. To book or ask for more Carrum Seniors information contact: Patterson Lakes 38 Valetta Street, Carrum.

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Peninsula Group Storytellers Matteo and Teena Hartnett will Activities for the over 50s, explore communications of thegroup past and meets at 10am-12noon the 27 present in the event at 11am,onSaturday September.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Battle of weeds and thistles declared Compiled by Melissa Hodge SID O’Neil and Cyril Richardson, two well known campers at Frankston have been accepted as members of the Expeditionary Forces, and they may be relied upon to give a good account of themselves when at the front. *** THE Kooyong Club Patriotic concert takes place this (Saturday) evening, in the Frankston Mechanics Hall, when the programme put on the stage will be one of the best. This, in addition to the object for which the concert is being given, should ensure a bumper house. *** A REMARKABLE storm passed over the Dookie district on Tuesday after noon, followed by a phenomenal fall of rain. At Yabba North and Youan it was heavy, over 50 points being registered in minutes. Roadways and paddocks were covered with water.

The fall was most opportune. *** A VISITOR to the Expeditionary Camp on Sunday was informed

by Privates Harry Corington and Bert Roberts that the pipes the boys gave them were “just the thing” and smoked “fine”. Also that the wristlet watches were a great convenience and pleasure, causing some little envy amongst their comrades who were without the useful article. *** THE Defense department announces that Dr’s Maxwell (Frankston), Somers (Mornington), and J. de B. Griffith (Somerville) have offered to give free medical attention to the wives

and children of soldiers from their districts who are accepted for active service. The medical men have been cordially thanked by the Minister. *** Battle of weeds and thistles SATURDAY, September 12th, was proclaimed ‘The Day.’ The weeds and thistles had taken up their residence at the Frankston cemetery, a number of visitors and neighbours noticing their inroads, reported to the authorities that it was time something was done to improve the existing state of affairs.

The Frankston Progress Association and the Cemetery Trust declared war.

The enemy had become firmly entrenched in their occupation of the best positions in the cemetery, and thinking those interested were unprepared, they increased rapidly.

The Progress Association called for volunteers and recruits and a splendid muster assembled, well armed with modern implements of warfare and some very old fashioned but useful tools.

The officer commanding gave orders to approach the enemy in open order, the attack to commence on Saturday afternoon.

Despatches were in charge of Captain C. Gray, of the Head Quarters Frankston Staff, who went in advance of the main column.

The advance party was composed of the Langwarrin division, led by Captain W. Oates, and by the time the main army of workers arrived great inroads had been made in the ranks of the weeds and thistles by

parties including Lieuts. H. Oates, S. Lawrey, Corlett, P. Murray, O. Wells and Matson. Captain T. Bailey, an old campaigner of many wars of this kind.

Many vehicles had been commandeered for transport and within a few minutes of the commencement of operations the battlefield was a scene of great activity among the Allies.

The Medical Corps consisting of Dr Maxwell (President of the Progress Association) and Dr S. Plowman did good work.

The efforts of the water carrier and E.K. Punch for restoratives were very helpful to the thirsty combatants.

(By our Special War Correspondent.) *** FRANKSTON railway station was the scene of unusual activity on Friday morning, the occasion being the departure of another batch of volunteers from this district who are anxious to join the second Expeditionary Force.

The President of the Shire (Cr Oates) has been busily engaged during the last week in enrolling names, with the result that 24 volunteers answered to their names this morning at the railway station, en route for the depot in Melbourne, where they will pass under examination as to their fitness or otherwise to be passed on to the Camp at Broadmeadows, for further preliminary drill prior to their departure to the war. *** HASTINGS Annual I.O.R. Ball.

The annual ball in connection with

the I.O.R. tent at Hastings was held on 4th September, when the attendance fell somewhat short of that on previous occassions, owing doubtless to other attractions being held in Somerville in the shape of the local footballer’s social which unfortunately was advertised for the same evening.

Nevertheless a most enjoyable time was spent by those who attended, the arrangements being in every way complete and reflected great credit on Mr B. Harrison, the secretary of the movement.

A long programme of 24 dances, with several extras was gone through to the excellent music supplied by the Westernport orchestra.

The following are some of the dresses worn on the occasion : -Mrs T. Roberts, black lace over amber satin. Miss A. Campbell, shell, pink chartreuse satin, polonaise tunic of pink ninon, and recked ribbon. Mrs B. Sposito, black silk, lace bodice, with sequin trimmings. *** THE annual meeting of the Peninsula Cricket Association was held at Hastings on Wednesday evening last.

Delegates were present from Tyabb, Somerville and Naval. Mr H. T. Noble (president) occupied the chair.

The balance sheet showed a credit balance of £4 15s 6d. It was decided to continue the association for the coming season, and Mr Noble and Mr Hollier were elected chairman and secretary respectively.

The date of next meeting was fixed for September 30th when the election

of officers etc. will take place. *** IN the place of their usual social St. Paul’s Club, Frankston, staged a three act comedy, ‘Who’s Who?’ on Saturday last at the Mechanics’.

To judge from the roars of laughter which punctuated each of the many jokes and comical situations the players achieved the success they desired.

The plot centres round the disguise assumed by a young man (Tom) in order to gain the consent of his father (General Stanhope) to his marriage with his father’s ward (Daisy).

Tom copies his disguise from a photograph that he had picked up, with the result that he is exactly like each of twin brothers, Dick and Harry, who shortly after arrive on the scene.

Daisy, Dick’s wife (Mrs Winters) and Harry’s fiance (Molly) all make some bad mistakes. But the most bewildered of all is the general himself.

The third act is placed in the office of a lunatic asylum, of which Dr Wagner is superintendent. There the attendants make fearful mistakes, arresting Tom, Dick and Harry in turn.

The staging of this comedy is the most ambitious effort that this club has yet made. They showed ability in the acting, which had evidently been very carefully rehearsed. The club was fortunate enough to have the help in some of the rehearsals of Mr J. O’Sullivan, who a is well-known in Frankston, and on the night he and Mr Edwards did the makeup.

From the pages of the Mornington Standard, Sept 19, 1914.

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Confessions of a teenage contortionist

By Stuart McCullough IT snuck up on me. As far as I was concerned, I had remained much the same age for the past 20 years. But somewhere along the line, things have changed.

I suppose there were signs – creaking joints, eyebrows that can only a whipper snipper can control and a face with more creases than unironed laundry; all of them clues to my advancing years. But I ignored them all. Only when the truth was staring at me in the face and holding a mirror did it truly dawn on me – I am getting on.

We were attending a live music show. I call these events “gigs” but am unsure whether this terminology still resonates with the younger generation.

Or, for that matter, if most of them are aware “live music” exists. For all I know, the mere use of the word gig immediately identifies me as someone from a distant age, in which terms like gig were used along with groovy, wireless and horseless carriage.

As I stood in the venue, I ran into an old friend. By that, I mean he called out my name and I turned around, rather than some kind of low-speed incident in the car park requiring the exchange of insurance details. We chatted, as old friends do, and watched while the support band did its best to win over an audience that was, at best, distracted or, worse, yet to arrive.

The band was playing earnest indie folk rock and it was the kind of music my friend and I could relate to as, once upon a time, we had played some earnest indie folk rock of our own.

It brought back memories – not all of them good. As I recall, when writing an indie folk rock song, your job is to summon as much raw emotion and pain as possible. In retrospect, the pain was mostly that of the listener, as I wailed my heartfelt ditties like a spanked cat. If I was to summarise my song writing efforts of the era, I’d probably go with “attempted profundity”.

In 20 years, not much has changed

in the indie folk rock scene. Much like professional wrestlers, today’s songwriters are still very much attempting to “bring the pain”. But as excruciating as it was, it was made even more awkward by the efforts of the band to be noticed. Rather than by means of fascinating song-craft and undeniable melodies, the band members engaged in shameless “rock shaping”.

Rock shapes are the movements you make with your body while weighed

down or otherwise inhibited by your instrument. It’s not dancing, as such, but it does represent an attempt to display the rhythm of the song by way of body movement. The prime culprit in the band we were watching was the bass player. Perhaps he was a retired jazz ballet student or a former mime artist. Whatever the case, he did everything short of strap fireworks to his ears to stand out. Contorting his body, it was as if he had earlier swallowed a key and was now trying to work the object through his system. It would not have surprised me if, at the end of the set, he had produced a metal object, held it aloft and waited expectantly for the crowd to applaud his efforts.

George Harrison may well have had an album called All Things Must Pass, but the bass player had taken this far too literally.

My friend and I shook our heads as this young musician made a complete tool – probably a chrome vanadium steel 16-inch spanner – of himself. But in the midst of our merriment, it struck me. In fact, much like a chrome vanadium steel 16-inch spanner, the realisation came on me with great force.

Here was I, with my friend, talking about how different things were in our day. The words “in our day” rang in my ears like a blast of feedback from a stage monitor. I could ignore the state of my eyebrows, the hair in my ears, the pain in my joints and the fact that school children have started offering me their seats on public transport – it was a single conversation of the “back in our day” variety that finally caused

the penny to drop. The fact of it being a penny rather than decimal currency only made things worse.

My misery was compounded by the fact that I knew, deep down, that I had once been just like that bass player. I, too, had once writhed around in front of a paying audience as though I was locked in mortal battle with my digestive system. My humiliation was compounded by the fact that I wasn’t a bass player but, rather, stuck behind the keyboards. There is, I feel, nothing in this world quite as sad as a keyboard player who craves attention.

Certain instruments lend themselves to throwing rock shapes. Guitarists have it easy. Singers can get away with murder. Bass players run the risk of having people accuse them of wanting to be a guitarist. Keyboard players, however, must suffer the indignity of being accused of being a keyboard player. It is a charge from which there is no escape. For all my efforts, audiences remained immune to my charms and I quietly retired.

It’s time to accept that I’m getting on. Rather than make fun of young men who appear to be in the grip of a savage tape-worm attack, given my age the responsible thing to do is to walk up, put an understanding hand on the shoulder and say “No”. I only wish that someone had done that much for me. Getting older is not so bad, even if my best rock shapes are now behind me. It can only be a good thing. www.stuartmccullough.com

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Magpies storm home to crush Demons NEPEAN LEAGUE

By Toe Punt CRIB Point staged one of the great finals comebacks against Rye in the Nepean League Preliminary Final on Saturday to advance to the 2014 Grand Final.

Down by 29 points at three quarter time, Crib Point booted seven goals to two in a blistering final term to get-up by the smallest of margins, 15.15 (105) to 15.14 (104).

Rye dominated the majority of the match up until three quarter time, but had no answers to the fast finishing Magpies in the final term.

Knowing he needed to roll the dice in the final quarter, Crib Point coach Duane Annable pulled off a couple of moves that really did win the match.

His big four goal kicking weapons are Glenn Boyd (three goals), Luke Herrington, Jon Flack (five goals) and Brad Davidson (three goals). Rarely do all of them play in the forward line at the one time.

However, in the last quarter, Annable loaded up his team’s front half and the result was an avalanche of goals. All four of them contributed on the scoreboard in the final quarter.

In fact, Davidson, as he so often does, snapped a goal from the boundary with 90 seconds left on the clock to put the Pies in front for the first time since early in the first quarter.

Whilst Annable loaded his forward line, it was important that he got the footy down to them in the first place.

To achieve this, he put Waide Symes and Dean Warry in the middle with Brad Arnold and Sam Austin.

The domination of the clearances Crib Point’s way in the final quarter was staggering and it put Rye’s defence under enormous pressure.

The comeback was even more impressive given the fact that star ruckman James Cook went down early in the first quarter with a knee injury. He came back onto the field and looked only 70 per cent but he gave his all for the team in the short spells that he spent in there.

Young key defender Zac Dekluever was forced to do the majority of the ruckwork for the Magpies when Cook went down. He did a sensational job competing against Rye skipper Rhett Sutton in the centre bounces and was more than competitive around the ground.

To be truthful, the Magpies were lucky to be within five goals at three quarter time.

Make no mistake, other than kicking the first two goals of the game, the Magpies were smashed from that point on until the final change.

But what Crib Point was able to do was kick goals against the tide and just stay in the contest.

This was largely due to the efforts of Flack, who was clearly the best player on the ground.

Sam Austin’s work through the middle of the ground was also superb, as was Symes’, while Dean Kairies provided enormous run and drive from

half back. He was able to run and carry the footy, a lot like Warry, which always kept the Rye defence under pressure.

Up until three quarter time, Ryan and Luke Semmel (three goals) were dominating through the middle and around the ground for the Demons, while Ben Holmes (five goals) was looking ominous in attack. Andrew Dean was also on song up forward, finishing with three goals and Sutton and Ben Cain were combining well around the ground. In defence, Leigh Morse was in total control and putting his body on the line on countless occasions.

However, the Demons had no answers in the final quarter. In fact, they ran out of steam.

Rye players began to cramp, especially Ryan Semmel, who ran himself into the ground, while others appeared to be running on the spot.

The Demons didn’t do themselves any favours either.

Despite the constant surges forward from the Magpies, at no stage did Rye get numbers behind the footy to try and clog things up.

The Demons also tried to go toe to toe with the Pies, rather than slowing things down, playing tempo footy and keeping the pill out of the hands of the rampaging opposition.

Rye forward Brady Egan had a chance to win the game with just seconds left on the clock in the final term but kicking against the breeze, he couldn’t quite get the journey, nor the accuracy, from 50 metres out. Andrew

Dean also missed one from 20 metres which could have snuffed out the Pies.

Crib Point has made a reputation for itself this season that no matter what position it is in, it will keep playing the game out to the final siren. The only game when the Pies put the cue in the rack this season was against Red Hill at Red Hill, when they rested players after half time.

The success of any team comes from the fact that they get a contribution from everyone.

While the stars shone when they need to, it was the likes of Zac Condick, Jake Bromley and Beau Monty who really stepped up to the plate when they needed to for the Magpies.

Crib Point coach Duane Annable couldn’t have been happier with his team’s ability to keep fighting, keep themselves in the contest and then storm home the way they did.

However, he found it hard to believe his club was in a Grand Final.

“It’s all a bit surreal to be honest,” Annable said on Sunday morning before recovery.

“It was a big effort from the boys and I’m just so happy for everyone involved in the Crib Point Football Club.

“A lot of people have put in a lot of hard work and it’s just reward for them that we were able to get here.

“From a playing and coaching point of view though, the job is far from done.

“We certainly celebrated the win on the final siren and sang the song pretty hard in the rooms but the minute we

finished the song, it was back down to business again.

“The team went straight to the beach after the match and there was no celebrating on Saturday night.

It was then to recovery at the beach again on Sunday morning.”

Annable said his message was pretty simply at three quarter time.

“I just reminded the players of our fitness and our ability to come back when we are behind. We did it against Somerville through the year when we were a long way behind,” Annable said.

“I knew Rye would blow up at some point. They had a very tough road to get as far as they did and they had one less day to prepare than us. As it turned out, they were pretty flat in the last quarter.

“I also knew that we needed to go all out attack. It wasn’t going to take five or 10 minutes to turn around. We needed to press for the entire quarter to get the result.

“Loading the forward line and getting some clearances out of the middle was the key. We made the moves on the bench, however it was up to the individuals to deliver – and they did.”

Annable said he was more than ‘hopeful’ that James Cook would lineup in the Grand Final against Sorrento this Saturday.

“We are confident that there is no structural damage to James’ knee.

We’ll just assess him through the week but I would expect him to be available.

League’s handling of finals slammed

By Toe Punt DROMANA coach Doug Koop has criticised league decision makers for their handling of the final series.

Koop, an experienced and heralded coach at Frankston YCW in Peninsula League, Cranbourne in Casey Cardinia and now Dromana in Nepean League, wrote a scathing letter to league operations general manager Ian Benson following his side’s loss to Rye in the Qualifying Final.

Whilst Koop understandably didn’t want his letter to be made public knowledge in its entirety, he was happy to share his views on the “absolutely disgraceful’ decision to hold a final against Rye at their home ground.

Whilst at Cranbourne, Koop’s team was forced to play Berwick at Berwick in a second semi final two seasons ago and Beaconsfield at Beaconsfield last season in a Preliminary Final.

Koop believes that the decision to hold finals against a team at their home grounds gave an unfair advantage to that team.

No-one disagrees with Koop on this matter.

“It surely can’t be that difficult to understand that clubs who qualify for finals want two things from the league, to play on the best grounds and have no home ground advantages for any finalists,” Koop wrote.

“The stubbornness and lack of

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communication is downright disrespectful to clubs that have worked very hard during the season and won the right to play off in finals.

“The standard and quality of our local game has developed so rapidly in the last few years, yet we are expected to play on substandard surfaces that put our players at risk.

“The best games (finals) need to be played on the best grounds,” Koop said.

Rye Football Club coach, Ben Holmes, skipper Rhett Sutton and club legend Scott Beel forced the league’s hand and had last Saturday’s Preliminary Final changed from Somerville to Hastings.

After viewing the surface, Sutton and Holmes informed Beel of the condition of the ground and asked for the league to change it.

However, they were told by league officials that the ground was fit for play.

It wasn’t until Holmes, Sutton and Beel drove to Somerville and insisted that the league meet them at the ground and walk over it, that the location was changed.

Beel and club president Mick O’Rourke left numerous messages and emails with league chief Jeff Jones to contact them about the situation throughout the week.

On Saturday, they still had not received a reply.

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Magpies on a high: Crib Point came from 29 points down at three quarter time to get up over Rye in the Nepean League preliminary final by one point and book its place in this season’s Grand Final. Picture: Andrew Hurst

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Doggies maul sinking Sharks PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Toe Punt MORNINGTON booted 11 goals to three after half time to run all over the top of Bonbeach in the Peninsula League Preliminary Final on Sunday.

The Doggies will play Frankston YCW in the Grand Final this Sunday at Frankston Park after winning their third straight final, 14.11 (95) to 12.7 (79).

Mornington had to work hard to turn the game around though.

The Dogs looked shot at half time, trailing by 39 points after being completely blown away by the Sharks.

The Bonbeach half back line, led by Gary Carpenter and Paul Rebeschini, was dominating for Bonbeach, Shane McDonald was left one out on too many occasions and had five goals at the major interval and Matty Batten was completely shutting down the dangerous Jackson Calder.

Brad Sykes was a welcome addition to the team, along with James Norton and Dylan Jones, while Rob Horler was also brought into the line-up. Other than Anthony Raso, the Sharks were at full strength.

Shaun Foster was presenting well across half forward for the Sharks and making a nuisance of himself and Jackson Casey was dominating through the middle of the ground.

Many pundits in the crowd were claiming that the game would be over at

Heading for grand final: Crib Point players were relieved to beat Rye by just 1 point and make it to the Nepean League Grand Final. Picture: Andrew Hurst

the 10-minute mark of the third quarter, such was Bonbeach’s dominance.

It certainly looked that way, that’s for sure.

However, there was one legend of the game and a Bonbeach follower who claimed that if Mornington could get back to within three goals at three quarter time, they would run all over the top of the Sharks.

One thing was for certain, if Mornington didn’t change things up at half time, the result of the contest was obvious.

Mornington coach Stuart Seager and his brains trust need to be commended.

They swung the changes, put some heavier bodies in the middle of the ground, dragged Calder up the ground to give them a midfield tall target and stuck Michael Williams inside attacking 50.

The result was immediate.

Man mountain ruckman Michael Gay, who was winning the tap outs already, started to be rewarded with his own midfielders winning the footy in the middle.

This gave the Dogs quick access

inside 50 and for the first time in the match, rushed Bonbeach’s defence and put them under enormous pressure.

Williams booted two goals himself and set-up another in the space of 10 minutes and within a blink of an eye, the Doggies were just a goal down.

Chris Paxino and Warwick Miller started to take control of the game for the Dogs and Ben Clements and Stuart Seagar (two goals) started to look dangerous.

Adam Symes started to get the better of McDonald too, while Chris Baker was backing himself in the back half and Barry Smeeton and Danny Nolan were exerting their influence on the game around the contests.

The underrated Paul Dadds and Ryan Smith, as well as Tommy Simpson, were also continuing the good work they displayed in the first half.

The result was an amazing turnaround. In fact, the Dogs booted seven goals to one for the quarter to trail by just three points at three quarter time.

Shane McDonald’s sixth and final goal put the Sharks back in front just before the three quarter time siren.

In amazing circumstances, despite the wind favouring the Kars St end of Frankston Park in the first three quarters, the direction changed in the last quarter and shifted in favour of the Port Phillip Bay end.

Luck was on the Dogs’ side and they responded in kind. The last quarter was

all Mornington, booting 4.7 to two goals in the final 28 minutes.

Jackson Calder booted two last quarter goals and highlighted his maturity and never say die attitude.

After the game, Seager said it was a “great win”.

“It was a real credit to the boys to stand up in that second half,” Seager said.

Seager needs to take a lot of credit himself – the moves that were made to turn the game around were match winning.

The third quarter onslaught was the third time in as many weeks that Mornington has blown away sides in the third quarter – they did it against Langwarrin, Edithvale and Bonbeach on Sunday.

Certainly, the Dogs would want to be a lot closer than 39 points at half time this weekend against Frankston YCW in the Grand Final.

The Doggies have been wonderful this season and are a worthy combatant to tackle YCW this weekend.

Bonbeach will now turn its attention to finding another coach after Steve Capp resigned more than a month ago.

At this stage, other than former Melbourne midfielder (and former Mt Eliza coach) Paul Hopgood and Hawthorn premiership player Brent Guerra, they have not interviewed any other candidates.

The search will begin in earnest this week.

Goosey gone, clubs start coaches search FOOTY NEWS

Goosey no longer a Dolphin

By Toe Punt

Coaching coup for Bombers Langwarrin midfielder and former Hawthorn first round draft pick Beau Muston will coach Frankston Bombers next season.

Muston booted almost 40 goals for the Kangas this season, however, is looking for greater opportunity to coach.

It appears that former Hawthorn and Port Adelaide player and Frankston Bombers’ premiership player Nathan Lonie has lured Muston to the club.

Nathan Lonie is believed to be keen to have a chairman of selectors role and run the bench for Muston.

There is no suggestion that Nathan Lonie will play.

It also believed that Ryan Lonie is not at all interested in a return to Bomberland in any capacity.

It appears Simon Goosey has coached his last game for Frankston Dolphins.

The new board asked Goosey, who has coached the Dolphins for the past six years, to reapply for his position, after the previous board gave him the nod for 2015.

It is believed Goosey is not prepared to reapply.

The Mornington premiership coach and the league’s greatest ever goal kicker has been interviewed at St Kilda for a development position, while it is also understood that there is a big offer on the table in Perth with a WAFL Club.

We also hear that Mornington is keen to get ‘Goose’ back to the club after Stuart Seagar resigned due to work commitments.

Dolphins fall out There has been a fall out at Dolphins

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as a result of Simon Goosey effectively being given the chop from the new board.

Goosey’s assistant Pat Swayne is said to be considering the vacant Pines job, while star players Scott Simpson and Michael Lourey are considering a return to Mt Eliza.

Coaching movements The coaching merry-go-round continues with many clubs still looking for coaches.

Rye is the newest club looking for a coach after Ben Holmes retired. Although Holmes has retired from Rye, there are at least six clubs looking at his services as a player for next season.

After a stellar second half to the 2014 season, Holmes is a long way from finished as a player.

Former Hastings’ coach Glenn Michie is back and looking for a role in local footy next season. ‘Mouse’

coached the Blues to a one-point loss to Sorrento in the Nepean League Grand Final. This season he coached his home club Newborough. After winning the second semi-final against Mirboo North by 90 points, his team was beaten by a point in the Grand Final by the same team. He has already been interviewed by Pearcedale and will be interviewed by Devon Meadows this week. Mornington is also keen to have a chat with him.

At Mornington, it is believed that former Rye and Pines coach Steve Ryan and former Edithvale coach Troy Shannon are of interest. Ryan is still the preferred candidate for Devon Meadows and would be a wonderful fit at that club.

Player movements There is no doubt that this is silly season and players are already looking elsewhere.

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It is understood that Frankston YCW has offered Dromana premiership player Christian Ongarello a spot on their list next season. ‘Onga’ lives in Elwood. The likelihood is that he may retire from the game, which would be premature after making the Nepean Team of the Year.

Langwarrin will welcome back three top liners next season in Jayden Grose, Shane Patterson and Gerard ‘Boofa’ Brown. Meanwhile, former Dromana premiership player and new Langwarrin midfielder, Liam Hogan, won the club’s best and fairest.

There was a lot of talk coming out of Hastings last week about player unrest. There was even talk that the coach was approached and told that if certain players were not asked to leave, there could be a mass walk-out. According to a club legend, the talk has no substance or truth to it.

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Chris Mastroianni 0434 396 768

SANDHURST 17 Sandarra Boulevard

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BUY NOW - SAVE DOLLARS - MOVE EARLY 2015

WONDERFUL NEW BUILD FROM TRUSTED BUILDER - ALTECH HOMES Choose from 4 x single storey townhouses and 1 x impressive front double storey.

Complete approx. January 2015 • Stone benches in all wet areas • Signature colour timber floors • Gas ducted heating

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From the moment you step inside this magnificent double storey home you will appreciate the luxurious finishes with generous proportions and the well thought out floor plan that successfully bring outside in and inside out perfect for entertaining your family and friends.

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Prices from $520,000

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Buyers Over $695,000

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Contact Agent

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Contact Agent

Contact

Mike Joy 0421 063 771

Contact

Michelle Stephens 0417 352 644

Nicola Nakon 0411 236 501

463 Nepean Highway CHELSEA phone e: chelsea@obrienrealestate.com.au

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