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Students and Elders collaborate on film INDIGENOUS students at Elisabeth Murdoch College in Langwarrin have been working to complete a film project about Aboriginal culture. The project, titled 60,000 Years of Resilience and Beyond, has seen the students interview Aboriginal Elders about the impact of COVID 19 on the preservation of culture. The film is being co-produced by Frankston-based group Nairm Marr Djambana. Gathering place coordinator Naaz Stojkova said “this is the first of its kind for the indigenous communities in the Frankston area.” “The COVID-19 pandemic no doubt will accelerate the process of cultural and traditional loss. This project aims to maintain and preserve this. Indigenous people have an enormous wealth of traditional knowledge derived from their ancestral practices including their own health systems. The purpose is to showcase and provide insight through the eyes of young people,” she said. The film is expected to be screened on 27 July at the Frankston Arts Centre.
STUDENTS interviewing Aboriginal Elders for a film project. Picture: Supplied
Plans in place for Playne Street development Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au A NINE storey building could soon tower over Playne Street. At their most recent meeting, Frankston councillors flagged their support for the project at 35 Playne Street. The proposed development would be used for retail tenancy and
commercial use. A Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal hearing for the proposal has been set for 30 August. Frankston Council will advise VCAT that it supports the proposal. The proposed development will stand at 39.3 metres, which exceeds the preferred height limit of 32 metres nominated in Frankston Council’s metropolitan activity centre structure
plan. The proposal features 67 car spaces, which council officers wrote was “less than the standard statutory requirement of 203 spaces for the floor space proposed”. The report prepared by Frankston Council officers read “a retail tenancy is proposed at ground floor level comprising 512 square metres. Additionally, services including waste storage, communication and NBN,
bicycle spaces and associated lockers and change rooms, electric substation main switch room, fire pump room and gas are located at ground floor level.” “Commercial use across levels three to eight comprise a total floor area per level of 1049 square metres. A possible future tenancy split has been identified which would allow for tenancies of approximately 585 and 435 square metres per level. Level nine comprises
a roof top plant.” The development is projected to cost nearly $28 million to construct. The office space in the building is expected to accommodate between 450 and 629 people. The support for the nine storey development comes after a plan for a 14 storey building on the site was rejected in 2019. Continued page 6
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Date set for station demolitions THE demolitions of Edithvale, Chelsea, and Bonbeach stations have been scheduled for next month. To allow for the safe demolition of the stations, a section of the Frankston train line will close from 9pm on Sunday 25 July until the first service on Monday 2 August. While the line is closed, bus replacements will run between Mordialloc and Frankston. Five level crossing removals on the Frankston line are currently underway - Edithvale Road, Swanpool Avenue, Chelsea Road, Argyle Avenue, and Bondi Road. The line is being lowered into trenches. A statement from the Level Crossing Removal Project read “currently, the boom gates are down at the five level crossings for up to 40 per cent of the morning peak, causing delays for
local commuters. The level crossings are also dangerous, and in the case of Edithvale Road, there has been at least one crash and seven near misses since 2005. In total, the government is removing 18 level crossings and building 12 new stations along the Frankston line. “The existing stations will be replaced with modern facilities that have been designed to reflect the community’s wishes for a coastal look and feel. The three new local landmarks will each include six access points to reduce congestion for commuters, better lighting and security, Parkiteer bike cages and parking hoops, plus in the case of Chelsea, dedicated bus bays on Station Street.” LXRP crews are currently carrying out early works to prepare for the closure.
Earlier this year, the state government announced that the Frankston line would shut for two months from September to allow for more works. The rail line will again shut down between Mordialloc and Frankston, with bus replacements to be scheduled. During the shutdown, crews will work to build rail trenches and roads, lay new tracks, and extend Thames Promenade to the Nepean Highway. The state government said that work should be finished by the end of the year. The three new stations at Edithvale, Chelsea, and Bonbeach are expected to open in stages throughout 2021 (“Bus replacements scheduled again”, The Times, 3/3/21). To read more about the project and planned interruptions visit levelcrossings.vic.gov.au and bigbuild.vic.gov.au
Parkrun approved PARKRUN events will soon begin in Frankston. The popular weekly program brings people together for running events across the country. A five kilometer run on the perimeter path of the Seaford wetlands and also through the Frankston Nature Conservation Reserve is expected to start soon, pending Melbourne Water approval. Parks Victoria, which manages the Frankston reserve, has approved the event. Parkruns are held at 414 locations nationwide including the Cascades on Clyde Wetlands, Rosebud, the Hastings foreshore, and more. Frankston councillor Claire Harvey said “this will be an exciting addition to the recreational opportunities available to our community. We expect it to be a well-run event that can build healthy habits among people of all ages who may not otherwise be engaged with organised sport, and contribute significantly to wellbeing.” “Parkrun has shown itself to be a socially responsible organisation, so I expect it will work closely with council to provide more – or more suitable – locations in the future should these groups outgrow these ecologically sensitive areas.”
More cash for tourists A FOURTH round of travel vouchers will be available soon in an effort to boost regional tourism. The scheme has proved popular so far, with vouchers usually being swept up within moments of their release. The latest round of vouchers will be valued at $200 each. Around 80,000 are expected to be released.
WORK being undertaken to remove a level crossing in Bonbeach earlier this year. Picture: Supplied
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Sensational senior awards NOMINATIONS for the 2021 Victorian senior of the year awards have opened. Categories include the Premier’s award for Victorian senior of the year, the promotion of multiculturalism award, the healthy and active living award, the veteran community award, and the ageing well award. Victorian disability, ageing and carers minister Luke Donnellan said the awards are “our opportunity to celebrate the invaluable contributions senior Victorians make to our state.” Nominees will receive a certificate acknowledging their contributions, and winners will be honoured at Government House during the Victorian Seniors Festival in October. First Nations people over age 50 and other people over age 60 are eligible to be nominated. Nominations close 9 July. Visit seniorsonline.vic. gov.au/awards for more information.
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Tourism minister Martin Pakula said “travel vouchers provide a terrific incentive for Victorians to explore their own backyard and we know from recent experience that they will be popular.” Acting Premier James Merlino said “the effort to combat this outbreak makes a call on all of us – and we know that means a significant pause in the steady recovery being experienced in our tourism sector, especially across regional Victoria. We have backed business with announcements over the past seven days and today we’re showing regional tourism businesses and their workers that we understand the pressures they face.” A release date for the next round of vouchers is yet to be confirmed. For more information visit vic.gov.au/ regional-travel-voucher-scheme
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Cash splash to spruce up website FRANKSTON Council has agreed to spend over $800,000 of ratepayer’s money on upgrading its websites. Councillors have ticked off a twoyear contract with OpenCities with the provision of two two year extensions and a one year extension. The total spend for the life of the contract including extensions is $838,200. A report prepared by council officers read “Frankston City Council has outdated, non-customer focussed websites in terms of design, structure and content and has adopted a
minimalist (maintenance only) approach for a number of years to the improvement of these websites.” “Procuring a new solution will utilise the latest design principles for website design which will include understanding the communities use and experience of council services through the web. Website(s) content will be rewritten to be accessible, consistent, engaging and simplified so the community can understand even the most complex of council processes and services.
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GALLERY TALK We are looking forward to launching our winter exhibitions when we are able to reopen to the public, hopefully on Friday 18 June. Keep an eye out on our website and social media for the latest updates. Our winter exhibitions include a group exhibition titled ‘Surreal Landscapes’, Nerdudara/Djumi (Then/Now) 10+1, a retrospective exhibition of Aboriginal arts centre Baluk Arts, a collection focus on Mornington Peninsula artist Rosie Weiss and a new exhibition of women artists from the MPRG collection. MPRG was a joint winner in the Australian Museums and Galleries Association (AMaGA) Museums Australasia Multimedia and Publications Design Awards in the information brochure category for our 2020 set of program brochure covers that celebrated our 50 year anniversary. Check out our Instagram feed or website to see new works by local artists featured in MPRG Connect - promoting awareness and appreciation for the Peninsula’s artistic talent. Baden Croft, Steph Bolt, Neil Williams, Caroline Graley and Liam Waldie are the first five artists featured. MPRG will host a range of MRPG Connect events with the aim of facilitating networking, professional
development and mentoring opportunities for local artists. We are launching this project on Thursday 1 July at MPRG and all Mornington Peninsula based artists are invited. Bookings essential. Another new creative project we are excited about is with Slow Art Collective, who are working in partnership with Mornington Botanical Rose Garden and MPRG to present a series of sensory flower-based workshops exploring the artistic potential of roses and other plants as a medium for fabric wearable artworks. This is the first stage of a larger program of events and activities Slow Art Collective will deliver this year. We can’t wait to share our new winter exhibitions with you soon! Stay safe and be kind and respectful towards each other.
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Officers assaulted TWO police officers assaulted at Langwarrin last week were investigating a spate of theft-from and theft-of cars when they spotted a stolen car on Aqueduct Road. A man and a woman approached the officers and attempted to get into the stolen car, Tuesday 8 June. During a fight a female officer was allegedly punched in the face while one of the offenders managed to steal a can of capsicum spray and use it on the police. Police will allege the man attempted to grab a police handgun while threatening to “kill them” and also to encourage the woman to get into the car and run them over. A 41-year-old Langwarrin woman was arrested at the scene but the man ran off. She has been charged with reckless conduct, resisting police, theft of a motor vehicle, possessing a dangerous article, possessing drugs and other charges. She has been bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 22 November. Police want to speak to anyone who saw the incident or who has CCTV, dash-cam footage or other information. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
Man wanted A LANGWARRIN man is wanted in relation to alleged serious assaults on police and threats to kill. Police are searching for 40-year-old
Lex Pierce, who is wanted on warrants. Police say Mr Pierce is “about 185cm tall with a shaved head. He is known to frequent the Langwarrin, Dandenong, Hawthorn, Cranbourne, Sale, Lakes Entrance, Traralgon and Seymour area.” An image of the wanted man has been released. Anyone who recognises him or has information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au
WANTED man Lex Pierce. Picture: Supplied
Drowning scare for fleeing teenagers ALLEGED offenders have nearly drowned while trying to evade police in Clyde North. Police saw two people in an allegedly stolen car at around 7.20pm, 9 June. Police followed the car to Meave Court then attempted to arrest the occupants. The two occupants of the car fled on foot into the Cascade on Clyde wetlands. A statement from Victoria Police read “one of the men, an 18-year-old Dandenong North man, ran into a lake where he attempted to swim away. Unable to swim, he called out to police for help before disappearing beneath the water on multiple occasions. Detectives entered the lake and rescued the man.” “About 20 minutes later, a police dog located the second teenager lying face up in shallow water in a semiconscious state. The 17-year-old Glen Waverley male was recovered from the wetlands before being treated by paramedics.” The two alleged offenders were treated for hypothermia and other injuries at the hospital. The 18-year-old man was later charged with theft of motor vehicle and drug possession, and was scheduled to face Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 10 June. The 17-year-old was charged in relation to an aggravated burglary in Koo Wee Rup on 4 June, and was bailed to appear at a Children’s court at a later date.
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Trapped in the drive-thru POLICE undertook an operation targeting drivers coming out of drive through restaurants and bottle shops earlier this month. Frankston and Mornington Peninsula police took part in the operation on 4 June and 5 June. 67 vehicles were intercepted, and eight vehicles ended up being impounded. Over the two days seven unauthorised drivers were detected, sixteen penalty notices were issued, nine defect notices were issued, and 23 other offences were detected. A MAN wanted over a break-in at Chisholm TAFE, Frankston. Picture: Supplied
Police on roads THERE was an increased police presence on Victorian roads over the Queens Birthday long weekend. Operation Regal saw police target speed, alcohol and drug impaired driving, fatigue, driver distraction, and a failure to wear seatbelts. Nearly 100 people have died on Victorian roads in 2021. Over the last five Queen’s Birthday long weekends, 17 people have died on the road and a further 980 people have been injured. Victoria Police assistant commissioner road policing Libby Murphy said before the weekend “police will be conducting alcohol and drug testing at every opportunity. Our fleet of drug and alcohol testing vehicles will be out on the road, while every police car has the potential to perform a drug or alcohol test. If you drink or take drugs and drive, you will get caught.”
TAFE robbed A MAN who forced entry into Chisholm TAFE, Frankston, last month stole a number of hand held power tools from a store room. The man entered Building B through a construction area by removing a plywood board, 1.35-2.17am, Wednesday 19 May. He is described as Caucasian, mid/ late 60s, medium build, grey hair with receding hairline, wearing a long navy blue raincoat, navy pants, black boots and carrying a green reusable shopping bag. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Senior Constable Brendan Fontana at Frankston CIU, 97845535 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
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Learn some super circus skills KIDS at the Frankston Arts Centre will leave with a few more tricks up their sleeves this school holidays. Leading circus company Circa will host circus workshops at the Arts Centre next month. From 3 July to 8 July. Circa’s Danger Club students will work together to create and perform while exploring the art of danger. Teenager Teagan signed up for Danger Club after training with the former Hip Cat Circus Program out of Frankston Arts Centre. “I like circus because it gives me a way to express myself. I have missed performing during lockdowns and am looking forward to being onstage again soon,” Teagan said. While Circa is in town, its performers will also put on a show. Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus will be performed at the Arts Centre on 8 July. The show features acrobats and musicians, and is designed for all ages. Circa’s Danger Club class series costs $75 and includes a ticket to the show. Places must be booked by 18 June at artscentre.frankston.vic.gov. au/Whats-On/Classes-Workshops/ Danger-Club-by-CIRCA. To book a ticket to Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus show visit artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/Whats-On/ Season-Shows/Wolfgangs-MagicalMusical-Circus
Taking out the trash Playne Street FRANKSTON’S hard rubbish collection for 2021 has been completed. The 2021 collection started on 19 April, and wrapped up on 28 May. 4624 tonnes of scrap steel, garden waste, e-waste, fridges, mattresses, and hard waste were collected during the six weeks. 200 fridges, 8617 mattresses, and 751 tonnes of scrap metal were distributed to local recycling facilities. 117 tonnes of garden waste was processed into compost for farmers. Frankston deputy mayor Nathan Conroy said “it was pleasing to see how well residents presented their items for collection at the right time and in the right quantities. This helped us achieve our goal of diverting recoverable waste streams from landfill.”
PLANS for a new development at 35 Playne Street. Picture: Supplied
plans in motion Continued from page 1 The former Frankston Council rejected plans to construct a 14 storey tower at 35 Playne Street which would have featured 11 student rooms, 77 apartments, social housing, and privately run businesses (“Building plans sent back to the drawing board”, The Times, 29/7/19). The old plan was labelled “not appropriate” due to its height, proposed to be nearly 43 metres. The site is the former home of BRAAAP Motorcycles, which operated there for 10 years. Frankston Council’s report assessing the new plans read “the development could provide additional supply chain and consumption benefits of $35.72 million and direct, supply chain and consumption jobs of a total of 168.”
LOCAL teenager Teagan has signed up for circus classes at Frankston Arts Centre. Picture: Supplied
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Day of reckoning for pledge disguised as ‘The Prayer’ FRIDAY is the deadline for public comments to be made about Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors beginning their meetings with a prayer or a pledge. Words of a pledge have been spoken since December last year (except for one meeting in February) but the agenda item is listed as The Prayer, even though there is no mention of a god, deity or any other supernatural being considered divine or sacred. The word prayer was retained to describe the pledge following the shire’s in-house lawyer Amanda Sapolu advising that as long as what they were saying was called a prayer, there was no need to consult the public (“God purged from council ‘prayer’” The Times 15/12/20). However, what seemed like a move to avoid seeking public approval to change a decades’ long tradition came unstuck at the council’s 9 February meeting when Cr Antonella Celi “reminded” councillors that “community consultation is foundational to local government”. The words “almighty God” were used in the The Prayer for that meeting but have been dropped ever since following councillors’ agreeing to test public feeling. The then newly elected Cr Anthony Marsh, who moved that the pledge be substituted for the prayer at his first council meeting in December, said he had been “listening to voices that aren’t heard; to people that are silent in our community that had a view”. Cr Marsh’s pledge has been recited ever since, but the wording of The Prayer agenda item is up for comment along with other amendments to the shire’s Governance Rules. If given the public tick of approval, The Prayer may be dropped from future agendas and replaced by The Pledge, which means it will no
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“We pledge that this council will act in the best interests of the entire Mornington Peninsula community. We will conduct our deliberations and make decisions with an open mind and on each item’s individual merit. We further commit to carry out our duties impartially and in good faith, treating each other with respect, dignity and kindness, and at all times, acting in accordance with the Councillor Code of Conduct and Governance Rules.”
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Almighty God, we humbly seek Thy blessings upon this Council. Direct and prosper its deliberations to the advancement of Thy glory and the true welfare of the people of the Mornington Peninsula Shire. Give us the strength and courage to make wise decisions with grace and dignity. Amen.
longer have to masquerade as a prayer. Other proposed changes to the rules involve: n Councillors attending meetings by teleconference. n Chairperson’s powers. n Chief executive officer powers. n Councillors introducing further amendments. n Notices of motion. n Inclusion of the “election period policy”. The deadline for comments and submissions is this Friday, 18 June. Go to mornpen.vic.gov.au/governancerules to have your say. Contact the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Governance team for further information on 5950 1000 or at customerservice@mornpen.vic. gov.au Keith Platt
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‘Fatal flaw’ in vote against $8000 training course Councillors spend money on training all the time, but this is the first time this term that training has come transparently to a council meeting for approval. It falls well within the allocated training budget per councillor (“Colleagues back Marsh for $8000 course” The News 8/6/21). The course was approved nine votes to one (I wasn’t present), and it’s essential to look beyond the virtue signalling and grandstanding that can often happen at council meetings. The basis of the single vote against this training had a fatal flaw. Cr [Steve] Holland claimed that it didn’t pass the “pub test” and expressed [the view] that there shouldn’t be an allowance for training. He failed to mention that he is on track to spend more on travel than my entire training budget. In contrast, I’ve spent $0 on travel - I’ll let [readers] be the judge about the authenticity of this argument. On professional development, my view is this. If you invest in people, they make better decisions and deliver a positive return on investment. Sure, $8000 is a lot. Bad decisions, when you’re managing a $250 million budget, cost significantly more. I only wish councillors had taken up a similar course in the past, as we may have seen some better decision making. Anthony Marsh, Briars Ward councillor, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Editor: Each of the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s 11 councillors has a $16,000 conference and training allowance that can be spent during their four-year term. Any single expenditure exceeding $2000 must go before council for approval.
Training for all The eight thousand bucks would be better spent hiring someone to do a one day “directors” tutorial for all the councillors (“Colleagues back Marsh for $8000 course” The News 8/6/21). I have been on the bandwagon for years that the councillors do not act as a board of directors or even understand the responsibilities of a board and, therefore, are led around with a ring in their nose by the CEO and officers. By not understanding and applying these basic principles they are ineffective in “running” the shire. In reality, if they “direct” the CEO to dig a two metre wide and two metre deep trench from one end of the peninsula to the other it should be done. Well maybe, if they ever keep track of what they direct CEO and officers to do and give deadlines and then make sure it is done. Actually, there’s no need to spend any money as it is all on the internet, but maybe that is in the too hard basket? Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach
Save our kangaroos After becoming aware of the fact that our state government intends to allow commercial har-
vesting of kangaroos on the Mornington Peninsula, I became quite concerned for the numbers of these iconic Australian animals. Is it not enough that landowners have the license to exterminate great numbers of these poor creatures on their land after applying for culling permits with very little research and validation of the actual numbers of kangaroos on their properties? This practice of killing anything that is of some inconvenience with no or very little control or supervision by state or local governments is very concerning to anyone with a passion for our wildlife. This is how we lost our emus and wombats. When I had a look at Mornington Peninsula Shire’s wildlife policies, I was rudely awakened by the complete absence of any mention of our kangaroos. Koalas get a cursory mention, but any other creature seems to be forgotten. I would encourage our councillors to remedy this omission on the shire’s website and get at least some sort of policy in place to save a reasonable number of kangaroos into the future. It is high time that the peninsula is not treated as if it belonged to the rest of rural Victoria whenever it suites our government. It should be treated as a special place for the preservation of flora and fauna when it comes to its own planning rules, so the shire could introduce and enforce proper conservation policies for land and wildlife preservation. Rupert Steiner, Balnarring
Offset hypocrisy Mornington Peninsula residents are now engaged in a second protracted fight with the R E Ross Trust. In 2013 the Ross Trust proposed to truck putrescible (household) waste from outside the peninsula and dump it in the middle of Arthurs Seat between two wedges of state park. And to do so for 25 years. Notwithstanding that Roy Ross had mandated his trustees to “protect and maintain” public parks. Local opposition was enormous, and the proposal was rejected by the EPA. The then state government stood ready to call it in and can it. It was destined to fail. Five years on, the five new trustees have proposed that the very same site be used as an enormous new quarry extending onto adjoining land owned by the trust. A mine the size of 21 MCG’s, with a depth of 190 metres and to last for 70 years. On Arthurs Seat, the iconic landmark of the peninsula. How would Roy Ross have felt in 2013 and how would he feel now? So far 63,000 people have signed a petition opposing this. Making environmental grants funded by an environment destroying project is hypocrisy, not an acceptable compensatory offset (“Quarry Pays for State Park Trees” The News 2/6/21). Peter Guy, Dromana
Gateway threat The green wedge is under attack again here on the Mornington Peninsula. Bata, the foreign owned property developer that operates with a convenient shoe shop on the intersection of Oakbank Road and Nepean Highway, Mornington, is at it again. Still smarting from the Kaufland hypermart public hearing rejection and costing many hundreds of thousands of dollars in a failed legal defence, it is trying to flog off that large green swathe of green field area at the peninsula’s gateway. While we won once, it is conceivable that profit motivated property developers and conservative business interests such as the Committee for Mornington Peninsula and brewery multinationals will attempt to ram through this building application and proposal for, yes, you guessed it, more concrete storage boxed buildings, shops and possibly a liquor store. What an eyesore that would be - a huge liquor drive-in business similar to Frankston. Optimistically, when all the giant spider crabs are protected and The Pillars lockdowned with steel security shutters and by local laws officers actually fining the jumpers, then perhaps the three Briars Ward councillors could let us kept-in-the-dark mushrooms and up to our necks in it ratepayers, know what they are going to do with that building application the threatens our wonderful entrance point at Mornington? Ian Morrison, Save our Gateway Action Group
Opposition low How low can the Victorian opposition go? After sniping and attacking the state government, now they have to listen to conspiracy theories from online sources. They are wanting to make something sinister of the Premier’s [Daniel Andrews] fall, in which he sustained serious injuries. I urge them to try and think of something positive, anything, the opposition can contribute to the benefit of the beleaguered Victorian people, presently buffeted by the virus, lockdown and violent storms. Don’t they realise they are only making it so much easier for the Labor Party when the next election comes? Mary Lane, Mornington
Party support I wouldn’t be owning up to being a Liberal National Party supporter anytime soon. Apart from the sleezy goings on with one Liberal MP with a penchant for looking up women’s dresses, they have several alleged cases of sexual assaults and bullying. We’ve got the very drawn out case of the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins who, incidentally, has been hospitalised because of the pressure brought on because of [alleged] backgrounding of her and her family by the Morrison government. This state LNP opposition has decided to get in the gutter by attacking [Premier] Dan Andrews on the eve of his return to office with inane questions filled with innuendo regarding his serious accident. All this of course is to deflect the obvious backlash the LNP would receive because [Flinders MP, Health Minister Greg] Hunt and [Prime Minister Scott] Morrison have been
caught dabbling with Medicare again. How dare they cut funding for some surgery. It’s apparent that the LNP relish in this type of low behaviour. I really don’t know how they sleep at night. John Cain, McCrae
Thatcher reminds Reminder: “The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s money.” As true in 2021 as it was stated by [then British Prime Minister] Margaret Thatcher in February 1976 (“No Handouts” Letters 9/6/21). Bill Holmes, Sorrento
Go Buckley Once we had Buckley and Nunn. Now we have no Buckley. Geoffrey Lane, Mornington
Let family stay The family of Priya and Nades Murugappan were most appropriately residing in Biloela [Queensland] while the various issues of their settlement in Australia were being tackled. They had integrated into town life. The people of Biloela welcomed them into their community and treated them as friends and neighbours. There are still ongoing legal and practical issues of settlement still to be resolved. Transferring the family to New Zealand or the United States is pre-empting the family’s claim to refugee status. Employers are calling out for skilled workers. Here is one - Nades. His worth is known. Those who fear foreigners living in Bileola, or Australia, have no evidence from this family who are proven good citizens. It is hard to imagine that their return to Biloela would cause smugglers to send more people by boat. Reason and humanitarian spirit should now guide the Minister for Home Affairs [Karen Andrews] to allow the family to return to Biloela. Their situation is untenable. They have suffered enough. And they still cannot look forward to a safe and settled future. Peter and Ann Renkin, Shoreham
Blame conservationists It is obvious now with these latest floods that the conservationists should be accountable for the damage they do. Removing all willow trees in the upper waterways and on river banks is a recipe for disaster. The willows were originally planted on the bends of rivers to slow flood waters and spread them more evenly over farm land before it reached the lower levels. Perhaps someone responsible for their removal should have read what Peter Andrew’s has been preaching for a life time. I suggest that they re-plant willows as quickly as possible to reduce further erosion and fatal flooding. Lawrence Marshall, Rosebud
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A Visitor from a Distant Country Eulogistic finished will be sure to bring others in its wake. The owner has an eye for natural beauty, and a cosy nest for leisure hours. The grounds seem to have been an orchard, and when laid out, according to present appearance, the environment will be hard to equal within the same distance from Melbourne. On the return journey, I had changed my route to the old road, over the railway line. Crossing the Cranbourne Road, near the cemetery, I had to trudge through rut and ridge, up and down the steep incline behind the Tower House, on to the Skye Road, and thence to the town. I could not but help thinking that it is a queer anomaly that all the main roads show every sign of care and attention, while the home roads bespeak the absence of both. The prosperity of all places depends on good vehicle facilities and railway communication. It would, therefore, be wise to see that the old roads leading to the railway station are put in order; otherwise, Frankston will not expand outside the limit of main road frontage. No sane person would live in a place difficult of access to his “tucker.” The electric railway communication in contemplation in the near future means a great asset to this favoured spot. I am, &c RAMBLER. Frankston, June 6th. *** MORNINGTON Council had just floated a loan of £10,000 and had let contracts for an electric light plant,
Compiled by Cameron McCullough TO the Editor, Sir, I had set out the other day to see the district, and took my cue from the finger post near the Post Office and the shore end of the main street. Step by step along the Hastings Road, I could not but admire the view here. Practically in the virgin bush. I stood on an excellent road within 25 miles of Melbourne. The vista reminded me of a distant panorama the other side of the equator. The difference was that the bareness of that land had driven many of its best sons to this side of the globe for the “glorious sake of being independent.” On the way, I had seen the children at physical drill in the playground, living pictures of what children ought to be. There they braced their arms and limbs in the open air, tempered by the ocean, as content and happy as all parents would wish their boys and girls to look under the most favorable conditions. The stranger to Australia often wonders what element gives the youth of this new country such active deportment, but let him once visit the rural State school, and he will have solved the problem in less time than he would by reading blue books and dreary statistics. Further along I had left nearly all permanent habitations behind me, and could only see an isolated tenement, like beacons in a wilderness, spread over this ideal domicile. One building, in course of construction, and nearing completion, is conspicuous. It is a spacious structure, and when
when the Electricity Commissioners stepped in and requested them to suspend operations. It is stated that the Commissioners intend providing Mornington with bulk supply from Frankston. The Mornington councillors are very wroth at this upsetting of their plans, and they intend interviewing the Commissioners on the subject. *** AN old ship with an interesting history has arrived at the Naval Base, Crib Point. This is the Countess of Hopetoun, a torpedo boat, which was a unit of the old Victorian navy in pre Federation days. She will be used as a depot ship at the base. The destroyer, Swordsman, escorted the old ship to her new moorings. *** AT the invitation of Mr and Mrs G. E. Shepherd, the members of the local branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. visited “Malurus” ‘the residence of their hosts, for the purpose of viewing Mr Shepherd’s valuable and unique collection of land and sea birds preserved and arranged in large glass cases. Mr Shepherd gave a most interesting and lucid explanation of the various specimens exhibited interspersed with numerous anecdotes of his experiences in this and other States connected with the search for rare species and also the observation of bird life generally. Following his informative lecture musical items were given by Mrs Shepherd, who also provided a splendid supper, which rounded off a most enjoyable and instructive evening.
Before dispersing the President of the League (Mr J. A. Nairn), on behalf of the “diggers” present, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Shepherd, which, needless to say, was heartily carried, by all present. *** MR Duncan Mentiplay and family, who have resided in Somerville for some years, have removed to their new home at Malvern. Mr Mentiplay was well known here in the fruit industry, being chiefly responsible for the formation of the Peninsula Co operative Fruitgrowers’ Association, and acting as its manager ever since. Having acquired an active partnership in the International Fruit and Mercantile Company in Melbourne, necessitated his living nearer the city. Mr Mentiplay will still retain a live interest in the local association, and will occasionally be seen in the district. The family were held in the highest esteem in the town, and regret is felt at their departure. *** SOMETHING of an “up-to-date” touch has been given to Somerville by the fact that we have our weekly picture show running. Mr Hanson, whose head quarters is at Hastings, is visiting the towns down the Peninsula each week with a new and up-to-date plant and showing the latest films, which have been much appreciated by good audience here. *** MR Robt. Campbell, one of the proprietors of the “Circular Head Chronicle,”one of Tasmania’s brightest newspapers, is at present spending a brief holiday with Frankston friends.
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*** THE attention of poultry breeders and others is directed to the announcement appearing in our advertising columns relating to the current hatching season. Mrs Rogerson’s poultry farm has earned a high reputation for the excellence of its breeding stocks. *** NEXT Thursday night the usual euchre party and dance in connection with the Frankston Seconds Football Club will be held in the Frankston Hall. *** A NUMBER of people who are eligible for Commonwealth Enrolment fail to remember that Commonwealth Enrolment is compulsory until they are charged by the Commonwealth authorities with non-enrolment and have to pay a penalty not exceeding £2 for such neglect. The Divisional Returning Officer for Flinders is showing considerable activity in taking action against persons who fail to enrol and it would be well for persons who are entitled to enrolment, but who are not enroled, to get their names on the Commonwealth Roll without delay by completing and forwarding a claim card to the Commonwealth Registrar for the subdivision in which they reside, otherwise they may find that steps have been taken against them for not complying with the Compulsory Enrolment provisions of the Commonwealth Electoral Act. Claim cards are available at all Post Offices and Postmasters will furnish all necessary information if requested. *** FROM the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 10 June 1921
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be concerned with quality. It was quickly confirmed that I had a booking and that I’d been given the wrong venue in the first instance. Throwing my five iron to the floor in disappointment, I was informed that I should, indeed, be heading to the Turf Club. I decided to dress like a jockey in order to blend in. I’ve never really been to a turf club before, and I’d hate to stick out. Granted, it’s rare for a jockey to be over six feet tall, but you’ve got to make an effort. Arriving at the car park, there were dozens and dozens of people my age locking their cars, donning their masks and heading for the entrance. Those without a mask were drinking coffee. It says a lot about Melbourne’s love affair with coffee that drinking a flat white is a recognised exception to a public health order. As I approached the entrance, it occurred to me that this was the pandemic’s version of the Big Day Out. Doubtless, the Pakenham Pan-Pipe Ensemble would be headlining the Main Stage, tearing the roof of with their version of ‘Enter Sandman’. The whole thing ran like clockwork. I’d say it was like a well-oiled machine, but I’m yet to encounter a piece of machinery as awesome as the vaccination centre at Cranbourne. The staff were, frankly, impeccable. I’m supposed to rest now but, for some reason, I feel an uncontrollable urge to listen to pan-pipes. Getting vaccinated felt like a tangible step out of the pandemic. I can’t wait for the next one. stuart@stuartmccullough.com
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FV ready for season reboot SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie FOOTBALL Victoria aims to restart the 2021 league season this weekend. The state body emailed clubs on Friday with a return to competition update, a link to its updated return to training and playing conditions, information on the competitions calendar, postponed fixtures and a link to its COVID-19 Football Portal providing information on the biosecurity requirements clubs must enforce. FV also urged clubs to register their matches with the state government’s public event framework to ensure COVID-19 safety for attendees, staff and organisers. FV’s email acknowledged the current circumstances faced by clubs coming out of lockdown as well as the restrictive parameters of the return to training and playing conditions. “This has been a consideration when planning for the remainder of the competition season however unfortunately there may be no ‘ideal’ environment for the remainder of the season,” the FV email said. “All clubs are facing the same challenges and the ability for the football community to be adaptable, agile, and understanding of the circumstances is vital in completing the competition season with minimal further impactful disruptions. “The future is uncertain therefore it is pivotal that we utilise, to the maximum capacity, the window of opportunity to return to competition fixtures as efficiently as possible.” FV reserves the right to reschedule any fixtures for Friday 18 June casting doubt over Chelsea’s away match against FC Noble Hurricanes. However both clubs are proceeding as if this Friday’s fixture will go ahead as FV has yet to contact them about a possible switch. “As far as I know our away game will be Friday night if restrictions allow us to play,” Chelsea gaffer Carlo Melino said. FV has mandated strict return to training and playing conditions and has outlined a range of sanctions should clubs fail to comply. “Breach of these conditions may void insurance policies under the FA (Football Australia) insurance program, may be dealt with under FV’s Grievance, Disciplinary and Tribunal
Back in black: Referees, players, coaches, administrators and supporters are hoping for a resumption of the league season this weekend. Picture: Darryl Kennedy
Bylaw and may incur substantial fines under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2018. “Clubs must source written approval from the landowner (council) before training/competition commences.” Under current restrictions changing rooms are to remain closed and total attendees at matches are capped at 150. Clubs are hoping for these requirements to be amended during one of the state government’s daily media conferences this week. FV’s NPL and Community Competitions Team continues to work on the calendar for the remainder of the season taking into consideration a range of factors including the integrity of competitions, high performance and technical expertise and known facility constraints across different levels of competition. The guidelines for competitions remain as follows:
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NEXT WEEK’S GAMES Friday 18 June, 8.30pm: FC Noble Hurricanes v Chelsea – Alex Nelson Reserve Saturday 19 June, 3pm: South Springvale v Mornington – Warner Reserve Peninsula Strikers v Mooroolbark – Centenary Park Brighton v Frankston Pines – Dendy Park
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“Maintaining the integrity of competitions including the strict promotion and relegation systems in place for senior competitions. “Utilising the remainder of the year including catch-up rounds and finals dates to ensure as many fixtures as possible are played.” However FV added a crucial proviso to its email reminding clubs of the controlling body’s right to revise current guidelines. “Please note, the information provided is based on current circumstances and may change, at FV’s sole discretion at any point in time (especially if there are any further interruptions to the competition season).” Skye United has been caught up in the updated competitions conditions. It had been fixtured to play its State 2 South-East match against North Caulfield at Skye Recreation Reserve on Thursday night but is now trying to reschedule the match to Sunday.
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Ranveer’s all class first-up HORSE RACING
By Ben Triandafillou MATT Laurie’s promising colt Ranveer showed his class with a gutsy win first-up in the heavy conditions at Sandown on Saturday. The Winning Rupert-sired two-yearold had just the one run in the Spring last year where he ran second to the one-time Golden Slipper favourite Profiteer at Flemington before he was sent for a spell. Returning after seven-months off the scene, Mornington-based trainer Matt Laurie queried whether the heavy conditions would take too much of a toll on his colt first-up. “I was a bit worried,” Laurie said post-race. “I felt that we probably hadn’t done enough for this sort of surface today but I hoped class would take him through.” Ranveer’s class certainly shown through as he travelled outside the leader’s girth before extending in the straight to win by just under a length over the Phillip Stokes-trained deubtant Our Heidi. They put a gap on the rest of the field with another two lengths back to third. Laurie said the colt, who played up in the barriers before the jump, would take plenty of benefit from the experience. “It was a bit frustrating to see that but hopefully he has this run under his belt and he can move forward,” he said. “He looked to be running on empty a fair way from home to my eye… he’ll come on a hell of a lot
from that.” The win brought up jockey Ben Melham’s first metropolitan winner back since returning from suspension. Melham echoed Laurie’s thoughts saying that Ranveer’s ability took him a long way on Saturday.
“He’s a lovely colt,” Melham said. “Obviously, today’s conditions weren’t ideal for him but we just nursed him along as his condition was a bit of a query on the heavy ground first-up. “He’s still a bit colty, a bit rowdy and full of himself but with this run
under his belt, I’m sure he’ll calm down and we’ll get a better idea (of his potential).” Laurie identified another race at Caulfield in two weeks’ time for Ranveer before ‘backing off’ and focusing on a Spring campaign.
All class: Matt Laurie’s two-year-old Ranveer returns a winner at Sandown on Saturday 12 June. Picture: Supplied
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