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Sunset Cinema at Mornington Racecourse A NEW twilight cinema experience comes to the peninsula this summer as Mornington Racecourse presents Sunset Cinema. Popping up on Thursday January 12, Sunset Cinema at Mornington Racecourse is a one night only outdoor cinema event perfect for the whole family. In addition to the feature film, Finding Dory, screening from 7pm, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also be rides and activities for the kids, catering and snack bar options from the Mornington Racecourse team, and a stocked beer and wine bar for the parents. Supported by local businesses Jacobs & Lowe, Peninsula Kids, Wignall Ford, Decking Out Melbourne and Ambient Lounge and set upon the lush grounds of the racecourse, it will be a fantastic evening to get outdoors and enjoy the summer weather. For those looking to win a fantastic experience, we are giving away eight family passes to the Ford Ranger VIP area, with trays bedecked with bean bags and rugs, a packed picnic hamper and wine, so you can enjoy your outdoor experience from a luxurious vantage point. There will also be ten double passes to win to the Decking Out Melbourne Lounge including tickets for two, and a reserved premium beanbag in a prime position. Both competitions will launch in early January so be sure to keep an eye on the website and Facebook.

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Australia day on the peninsula MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire will be hosting a number of events on Thursday January 26 to celebrate Australia Day. The family-friendly celebrations will feature live music concerts, fun runs, spectacular firework displays, traditional flag raising ceremonies and loads of entertainment for everyone in the family. Thousands of people will line Main Street Mornington to cheer on more than 40 community, sporting and cultural groups as they make their way to Mornington Park for the Australia Day parade.

This year the parade will showcase the Mornington Fire Brigade who are celebrating their 100 year centenary. The crew will be on show with their vintage firefighting equipment and vehicles during the parade. Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Councillor Bev Colomb said she is looking forward to coming together with the local community to celebrate what it means to be an Australian. “I strongly encourage all residents to join in with the Australia Day festivities across the peninsula. Australia Day is a great time to acknowledge those in our community who are making

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a real difference, especially our volunteers who are the heart and soul of communities across the peninsula. I wish everyone a fantastic Australia Day as we celebrate our great country and our great peninsula,” said Councillor Colomb. This year, when uploading a photo or posting on social media, don’t forget to use #ausdaymornpen to see how everyone across the peninsula is celebrating Australia Day. For more information on Australia Day visit mornpen.vic.gov.au/ australiaday.

Wilson rocks Australia Day

WHEN you’ve been in the music industry as long as Ross Wilson, doing a gig like Australia Day is a lot more like fun than hard work. Ross Wilson and the Peaceniks will hit the peninsula this Australia Day, January 26, for a rocking concert at the Mornington Foreshore. From Daddy Cool to Mondo Rock, as a solo artist to songwriter, Ross Wilson is one of Australia’s most respected and well-known artists. From the legendary band Daddy Cool whose number one anthem Eagle Rock smashed all previous sales records in Australia to the 1977 formation of Mondo Rock, delivering hits such as ‘Cool World’, ‘State of The Heart’, ‘Chemistry’, ‘No Time’, and ‘Come said The Boy’ before Ross left to pursue a solo career. Finding fame and fortune with Daddy Cool in the early 70s, Wilson says he realized after the band dispersed how hard it had been to handle that kind of notoriety. “I kind of realized I was a bit nuts at the time. First of all you go around and the spotlight is on you and you become a bit overwhelmed, so when Mondo Rock took off I was more prepared,” said Wilson, who started out singing in the school choir and in a band at school. “I grew up in a musical household so got into my first band at school, and playing gigs weekends. Then I decided to take a leap off the ledge without a net and got into it full time,” says Wilson. “My parents were very supportive. Dad really never mentioned it as a problem and over time I proved to him that I

could make it work.” As for longevity, Wilson says being in the position of a lead singer and a writer gives him the ability to marshal all the forces together and direct what’s going on, as well producing other albums like Skyhooks. “When I saw Skyhooks I sort of became their mentor. I was sticking up for them and watching out for them in the industry. I was really glad they signed with Mushroom because I didn’t want them to be censored.” The most difficult part of the 40-year journey, he says, was being young and a little naïve. “When you start off young and full of enthusiasm you tend to be more trusting so you have to learn. It’s the classic story of artists being exploited. These days it’s a lot more business like though with more resources available. There was no such thing as showbiz lawyers and little advice when we started out.” These days Wilson’s musical tastes are varied. “My musical style has changed a bit I think and I’m always looking for something different. I’m a music omnivore,” he says with a laugh. “We will definitely play Eagle Rock though. Its Australia day so what could be more Australian than Eagle rock?” Ross Wilson and the Peaceniks will be at Mornington Australia Day on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at the Mornington foreshore.

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Check the car before summer holidays MORNINGTON Peninsula’s biggest free summer festival is back at the Frankston Waterfront. Bring your family and friends together for two exciting days of live music, great food, beach and water sports, markets, wine, cider and craft beer at The Waterfront Festival; 14 and 15 January 2017. Live music across the Fresh Entertainment Stage, The Voice of Frankston Stage and The Live ‘n’ Local Main Stage will keep you dancing until the sun goes down with everything from blues, indie, pop, rock, funk and more. Headline acts for the Live ‘n’ Local Main Stage have been announced, featuring performances from Stonefield, The Kit Machine, Kattimoni, Pretty City, Grey Horizion and loads more. Festival goers can sit back and relax in the Garden Bar to enjoy a range of locally brewed beer, wine or cider from the Mornington Brewery, Grand Ridge Estate, Rebello Wines, Jetty Road Brewery and Dromana Estate. Tantalise your tastebuds with a range of gourmet food from the Food Truck Square including Australia’s first Paleo inspired food truck. Indulge your senses with calamari, paella, Asian street food, Indian, Italian, Mexican, gourmet ice cream, sweet and savoury danishes, coffee and lots more! Whether it’s made, baked, sewn or grown the market place has a great variety of unique, locally made beautiful metal sculptures, candles,

jewellery, plants, women’s and children’s clothing, gifts and delicious gourmet treats. Kids can also jump around on the trampolines. Markets will be in operation 11am-9pm on Saturday and 11am-6pm Sunday. Head down to the beach to have a go on the giant Banana Boat Beach Obstacle Challenge, try fishing or get involved in the water’s edge activities including snorkelling, paddle boarding, kayaking, sailing,

fly boarding and scuba diving. The Frankston Bay Challenge Swim will also be taking place at 7am on Sunday morning. See frankston.vic.gov.au for a full timetable, booking information, times and prices. Don’t forget your bathers! The Lifestyle Zone really does have it all including a Twilight Yoga Session (7.30pm Saturday evening, bookings at frankston.vic.gov.au), giant jenga and chess, dive tank

lessons, listen to live music from The Voice of Frankston Stage and kids can take part in the interactive Messy Shed Children Art and Craft Zone. Be sure to visit the Channel 9 activation where you can have a photo with a giant Gold Logie and kids can enjoy colouring in. Open from 11am-6pm. The festival will also feature rides, amusements and art and craft show, Sand Sculpting Australia – Lands of Imagination.

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The Lifestyle Zone really does have it all including a Twilight Yoga Session (7.30pm Saturday evening, bookings at frankston.vic. gov.au), giant lawn games, scuba dive tank lessons, live music from The Voice of Frankston Stage and kids can take part in the interactive Messy Shed Children Art and Craft Zone. Be sure to visit the Channel 9 activation where you can have a photo with a Giant Gold Logie and kids can enjoy colouring in. Open from 11am–6pm.

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Whether you like locally brewed beer, cider or wine, The Garden has got you covered with Mornington Peninsula Brewery, Grand Ridge Brewery, Rebello Wines, Jetty Road Brewery and Dromana Estate. A crowd favourite each year where you can grab a bite to eat, sit back and enjoy live music on the Live ‘n’ Local Main Stage.

Head down to the beach to have a go on the giant Banana Boat Beach Obstacle Challenge, try ﬁshing or get involved in the water’s edge activities including snorkelling, paddle boarding, kayaking, sailing, ﬂy boarding, the Frankston Bay Challenge swim and scuba diving. See frankston.vic.gov.au for a full timetable, booking information, times and prices. Don’t forget your bathers!

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Visit the land of imagination THIS summer grab your sunscreen, bucket and spade and make your way to Sand Sculpting Australia’s newest exhibition ‘Lands of Imagination’ presented on the Frankston Waterfront. Synonymous within Melbourne as a must-do summer activity, the life sized exhibition is a perfect day out for families all within a 45 minute drive from Melbourne CBD. Lands of Imagination will showcase wild, wacky and whimsical life sized sand interpretations of dinosaurs and

dragons, sea creatures and spaceships, pirates, princesses and more. The annual exhibition now in it’s 10th year is anticipated to attract crowds of 150,000 due to the broad appeal of the whimsical theme. The exhibition stands as the largest in the Southern Hemisphere, carved by 21 of the world’s finest sculptors - the magnitude of intricacy, likeness and detail will amaze all ages. Melbourne based professional sand sculptor Peter Redmond will again

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join the Sand Sculpting Australia team for the Summer, he said “Being able to have people appreciate what you do in real time.. thats what I really enjoy about this”. The Lands of Imagination exhibit will be on display from Boxing day 2016 until 25 April 2017. Tickets available via sandsculpting.com.au

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A unique experience at the brewery NOTHING is better than a day on the Peninsula tasting all it has to offer, which is why we invite you to a unique experience at Mornington Peninsula Brewery. Nestled in Mornington’s back streets the Mornington Peninsula Brewery is now recognised as one of the best craft breweries in Australia. The inviting aroma of malt and hops greet you at the brewery bar where you can watch the brewers creating your favourite Mornington beer. Along with the core beers; Pale Ale, Lager, Brown Ale and IPA there is always a seasonal beer over summer and winter, plus their famous specialty beer, created every month in celebration of the many styles of beer from around the world. Brewed by head brewer Andrew Gow and his team, the beer has received world-wide

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acclaim with several awards and medals from International Beer Awards. The Brewery Bar has a relaxed atmosphere complemented by a recently refurbished beer garden and a viewing mezzanine overlooking the brew house. Together with a contemporary menu of traditional wood-fired pizzas and local wines Mornington Peninsula Brewery makes a welcoming destination for all discerning beer drinkers. 72 Watt Road Mornington, VIC 3931 Australia (03) 5976 3663 www.mpbrew.com.au Open: Thu & Fri: 3-11pm, Sat: 12-late, Sun: 12-7pm

The new atrium UNDER new management with father and daughter team, Ted and Cassandra Stratton, the New Atrium has a brand new look and revitalised fee. For Ted and Cassandra Stratton the clear aim is to provide a great, family friendly venue where fabulous food and quality entertainment help to make your summer more fun. With a spectacular kid’s playground area, mums and dads can sit and enjoy a quiet meal knowing the children are entertained. The venue has a wonderful menu including lunchtime sandwiches and focaccias. There are also roasts,

chicken parmas, beer battered flathead tails and a wonderful selection of tasty, low maintenance food. “Our aim is to provide a great family venue where everyone can come here and have a wonderful time,” said Ted, who has been in the hospitality industry for 40 years. “We also have some great The New Atrium is at 10 Country Club Drive, Safety Beach. Phone 5981 8123 or visit our website at www.thenewatrium.com.au

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Lantasia dreaming LANTASIA Dreaming transforms the Mornington Peninsula’s Boneo Maze into an ethereal Night Garden this Summer, as Boneo Maze and Gardens evolve into a living canvas where light dances on the landscape. The enchanting gardens and wetlands of Boneo Maze in Fingal have provided the inspiration for over 80 hand-crafted lanterns at dusk. As the sun sets, the lights of the stunning silk sculptures illuminate in the natural landscape and a journey into fantasy and tranquility begins. The lanterns whisper the story of Australian animals and plants and explore ideas underpinning Aboriginal Dreamtime stories. Children and adults alike will be captivated by the glow of the gardens as they wander 27 acres of garden, boardwalks and outdoor play spaces. With Lantasia returning for its second year these specially designed new sculptures captivate visitors as they transform bush land and peaceful gardens into a dream like walk-through journey. Dreamtime characters will shimmer on the landscape as visitors encounter the Elder wombat, Waa the wise crow, the heroic eagle Bunjil, the thirsty frog Tiddalik and their friends. Mesmerising 3m high sculptures cast shimmering reflections over the lakes and waterways at Boneo Maze, while cute illuminated critters inspire imagination. Working in collaboration with Lionel Lauch, of Living Culture (a Gunditjmara Kirrae Wurrung-Bundjalung man) alongside his niece Carla Lauch, visitors young and old will learn more about Aboriginal Australia through Lionel’s didgeridoo meditation performances, bush tucker gatherings and tools and weapons demonstrations. Each evening in Summer as the sun sets and the sky turns pink, then inky black the mythical and magical sculptures really come to life. In

the games garden, families can picnic under the stars surrounded by glowing sculptures or enjoy supper at the lakeside café as you watch the gardens glow. Frog calls and bush sounds mingle with laughter and chatter– this is an outdoor experience like no other in a truly magical setting. After a successful Lantasia season last summer for Boneo Maze, Managers Tyson Savanah and Justine Watt are thrilled to incorporate new designs and storytelling elements into this year’s event, which play a starring role in the natural amphitheater. “By opening the gardens of Boneo Maze again, creating unique light sculpture ambience, we’re hoping to bring a little bit of magic to the Mornington Peninsula,” said Tyson. Boneo Maze’s popular twilight mini-golf is included in ticket entry price and their newly licensed cafe will serve Indigenous inspired meals accompanied by locally sourced Mornington Peninsula wines and beers. LANTASIA at Boneo Maze opens nightly from 26th December, 2016. Tickets available at the gate. Jump online for www.boneomaze.com.au to pre purchase tickets and dinner deals.

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Vintage atmosphere WITTINGSLOW carnivals celebrate the nostalgia of the carnival with a few changes at Rye this year. They are embracing the early carnival feel with a more nostalgic kiddie area set aside for families. Specific kids rides, heritage bunting, vintage coffee cart and food vans is a perfect spot for parents to enjoy time with their little ones. This will be in a separate area form the Rye Carnivals thrill and adventure rides. The Wittingslow family are one of Australia’s oldest carnival families. They’ve been providing carnival adventures to Australians since the 1930’s, and last year they celebrated 60 years of the Rye Summer Carnival. Since Tom Wittingslow first developed the Rye Carnival in 1955 to raise money for the

rebuilding of the Rye RSL, the Wittingslows have been proud of their place in peninsula and summer holiday history. Generations of holiday makers and locals have long shared memories of enjoying adrenaline pumping rides and coastal views from the Ferris wheel. With two Carnival locations on the Rye and Rosebud Foreshores the annual carnivals are a nostalgic holiday adventure for so many. Wittingslow Amusements are set to have some fun with carnival visitors from 26th December until Australia Day weekend. For the second time this year the Wittingslows will enhance the magic of the Summer Carnival season with the return of the WaterWild theme park at Rosebud which will operate daily from 10am - 4pm. www.wittingslowamusemements.com.au

Stars set to shine at Peninsula Short Film Fest

A STAR studded line up will head to Rosebud between February 3 - 5 for the ever popular Peninsula Short Film Fest. Among the celebrities will be Jessica Marais (The Wrong Girl, Love Child), Sigrid Thornton (Seachange, Wentworth), Firrass Dirani (House Husbands), Lachy Hulme (Offspring), Nicole da Silva (Wentworth), Shane Jacobson (The Dressmaker, Kenny) and director Wayne Blair (Redfern Now, The Sapphires). The event kicks off with the Official Opening Night on Friday February 3 at Rosebud Cinemas. Tickets are $30 each and include drinks, finger food and a movie. Rub shoulders with the stars for the launch of PSFF and support the Oz Indie Showcase. A great opportunity for filmmakers to network! Saturday is the big show! Thousands will gather on the Village Green in Rosebud to watch up to 20 shortlisted films. They will be judged live on the night by the panel of celebrity judges. Entertainment begins at 4pm with films screening from 7pm. Grab some friends and head down. Entry is free! No BYO. Food and drink available at event. This year, short listed films are competing for a prize pool worth more than $30K including a

first prize of $5K cash, second prize $2.5K cash, third prize $1250 and the Woodleigh School Emerging Filmmaker Award $500 cash. On Sunday there will be an Australian documentary with an exclusive Q&A with Director, Producer, Writer or Star @ Rosebud Cinema ($25 per person) followed by a speed networking event. 2pm – 4pm “The Festival offers an amazing opportunity for filmmakers to have their film seen by the most influential film practitioners in the business,” said Festival Director, Steve Bastoni. “This is a great chance to rub shoulders and network with industry professionals. Filmmakers receive feedback from the best in the business. Our judging panel has included Screen Australia Board Member and Australian director Rob Connolly, John Molloy (Mushroom Pictures), Andrew Mason (Hopscotch) and we’re very lucky to have renowned Australian director Fred Schepisi as PSFF Patron.” Save the date Peninsula Short Film Fest: February 3-5 2017. For more information or to purchase tickets to the ticketed events go to www.peninsulashortfilmfest.com.au Frankston Times 19 December 2016

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FRANKSTON Council has been forced to admit a meeting held behind closed doors in June did not comply with the Local Government Act. The Victorian Ombudsman investigated a closed Special Meeting called by three councillors – Crs Brian Cunial, Glenn Aitken and Colin Hampton – to discuss comments made by councillors on social media sites such as Facebook (“Hidden agenda for secret council meeting”, The Times 20/6/16). The Ombudsman’s office released an Investigation into the transparency of local government decision making report on Friday (16 December) that found some councils had “poor practice” around transparency despite no evidence of “widespread, deliberate, secretive behaviour”. Frankston Council was used as a case study to show why council meetings should not be held in private “to avoid embarrassment”. An unnamed councillor told the Ombudsman’s office during the course of the watchdog’s investigation it was decided that a public meeting “would be likely to attract negative media coverage”. A councillor “who called the meeting” and was concerned about potentially slanderous comments on Facebook told the Ombudsman: “I said this is getting completely out of

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hand. I said we need to have a meeting. We need to get these people, get them in that room and rip the stuffing out of them over this. Just rip the stuffing out of them. I said this has gone on too long.” Cr Cunial, now mayor, publicly questioned The Times reporting at the time that noted four councillors did not attend the confidential meeting since they feared “an ambush” by “a gang of five” councillors after two years of animosity between councillors. “There was an article in the paper a week or two ago … which is very well written by a very experienced reporter, but I think the information provided to the reporter may not be completely accurate,” Cr Cunial said at council’s July meeting. “I was a little disappointed after I read it … reporters can only write based on the information they’re given. It’s clear that whoever provided the information perhaps was a little biased.” No agenda for the meeting was provided by council when requested by The Times and no public notice about the meeting could be found on council’s website. No link to a web page advertising the 15 June meeting, published online on 9 June, was provided on the page of council’s website that lists meeting dates so the page was effectively hidden from view on the site. Continued Page 5

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Tourism industry leading the way for return to work parents Sometimes having children can be the catalyst for change in our careers. You have time to think about what you want in life, and what your flexibility requirements are going to be when you return to the workplace. While many industries are catching up to the concept of flexibility, the Mornington Peninsula tourism industry is taking great strides in supporting parents returning to work. Struggling to find staff that could fill full time, part time, casual and shift work, tourism employers have looked at the various requirements for supporting parents in getting back into paid work. For example, RACV Cape Schanck Resort with its new development set to open in 2018 has already established multiple benefits for their employees. When an employee returns to the workforce after maternity leave they are offered part time work if full time employment cannot be fulfilled. Another benefit is a flexible roster including weekends and evenings if necessary, as well as options to move to other departments and an extra 12 months maternity leave where the employee’s position is held. While these types of arrangements are not available within all industries the peninsula’s tourism businesses are responding to demand to help parents gain meaningful employment in a secure and rewarding environment. Tourism Ambassadors Penny Takenaga, Linda Crittenden, Martin Goffin and Michael Chaffe, have all made the decision to work within the peninsula’s thriving tourism industry to support their goal of having a family-friendly career that also promotes professional growth. Ms Takenaga said “businesses such as the Mornington Racing Club have an employee benefit program that provides assistance in helping parents find child care. Not only that, but annual leave can be scheduled during school holidays as well as flexible arrangements for carers leave.” To find out more information on career opportunities within the tourism industry visit www.mpcareers. com.au Back to business: Tourism Ambassador and General Manager of RACV Cape Schanck Conleth Roche with some of his return to work parents.

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Schools out, VCEs complete

Ex-mayor dies FORMER Frankston Council mayor and councillor, William (Bill) Parkin, 79, who passed away on Sunday 11 December, has been remembered as a hard-working contributor to the community. Mr Parkin had a strong sense of civic responsibility, serving as president at the former Cranbourne Shire, before being elected to Frankston Council from 1997 until 2003. He was a long-serving member of the Frankston RSL and Vietnam Veterans Association. Frankston mayor Cr Brian Cunial said that while he did not serve on council with Mr Parkin, he knew him to be someone who was committed to the city, often highlighting the recreational facilities and the active retail and business centre while supporting employment and investment opportunities. “On behalf of Frankston City Council, I would like to offer my condolences to William’s family and friends during this difficult time,” he said. Frankston RSL president Brent Clyne said that in later life, Mr Parkin and his then-wife Norma travelled and taught extensively through South East Asia. Mr Clyne said that after Norma’s death several years ago Mr Parkin returned to Vietnam and then Cambodia where he met his second wife Linni, and became the proud father of two boys. Mr Parkin was a member of Pearcedale-Langwarrin branch of the Liberal Party for 28 years. A funeral service was held for Mr Parkin, a former police officer, at Bunurong Memorial Park on Thursday 15 December.

A RECORD number of Victorian students completed their Victorian Certificate of Education this year. Results were officially released on Monday (12 December) after a technical glitch sent results to some students earlier than anticipated last week. A total of 49,765 students have now completed the final chapter in their school lives and obtained their VCE, a record completion rate of 97.9 per cent of students. Of these students, 3804 will be awarded the VCE (Baccalaureate) and a further 13,050 students will receive their Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL). 14,649 high achieving students received a study score of 40 or more in a subject. In keeping with past VCE results, Frankston High School students again celebrated outstanding VCE results. Seventeen students achieved 40-plus scores in outdoor and environmental science. “Completing VCE is a significant achievement and I congratulate all of our Year 12 students - you should be very proud of what you have achieved,” Victorian Education Minister James Merlino said. “Parents and teachers play a big part in supporting Year 12 students through their VCE and I thank the families and schools for the encouragement they’ve given students throughout this year. “If you didn’t get the results you wanted, seek advice from your school and remember there are many pathways to success in life.”

Jumping for joy: Abram Poznanski, left, Cal McCrimmon, Jack Higgins and Albin Joy celebrate VCE results. Picture: Gary Sissons

Home invasion risks on rise Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au HOUSES in some southeast suburbs are more than twice as likely to be burgled as the average Victorian home, the RACV’s analysis of the 2015-16 crime statistics reveals. The average burglary rate rose from one-in-74 homes to one-in-68 homes, as the number of burglaries reported to police increased by 10 per cent across the state. The RACV’s interactive digital map can zoom in on any postcode to find out its burglary rate. Mornington Peninsula postcodes continued

to feature after making the top 10 for the first time last year. This year, Rye, Shoreham and Balnarring were all deemed riskier than average, with Hastings in equal 10th place due to a 1-in-34 home burglary rate. RACV home services and security general manager Aaron Flavell said different areas were attractive to burglars for different reasons – new home estates are known to have many new goods and, in some instances, border on socio-economically challenged areas. High-turnover rental areas are also vulnerable partly due to neighbours not knowing each other. “RACV encourages all Victorians

to get to know their neighbours and look out for each other,” he said. “Our analysis clearly shows that residents in some areas have a higher-than-average risk of being burgled in any one year. “While there are often complex reasons why some areas have higher burglary rates than others, homeowners can effectively reduce their chance of being burgled by increasing the would-be burglar’s risk of being disturbed or caught. “Unfortunately, burglary victims are at high risk of being targeted again as burglars often return to steal new items which have been bought to replace the stolen goods. Neigh-

bours are also at an increased risk. “Research shows that burglars are less likely to target a property if a security system is present, so consider installing a monitored security alarm system.” Crime Statistics Agency data shows that the rate of home invasions statewide soared by 40 per cent. Frankston North and Pines Forest were fifth in the ranking, with last year’s 1-in-46 homes rising to 1-in26 this year. “While the surge in home invasions is concerning, the vast majority of burglaries took place when no one was home,” Mr Flavell said. “Home invasions are a remote risk,

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Your Council Our Community Council Customer Service holiday opening hours Civic Centre: • Friday 23 December, 8.20am–3pm • Saturday 24 December–Tuesday 27 December, closed • Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 December, 8.20am–5pm • Friday 30 December, 8.20am–3pm • Sunday 1 and Monday 2 January, closed • Tuesday 3 January, 8.30am–5pm Langwarrin: • Friday 23 December, 9am–3pm • Saturday 24 December–Monday 2 January, closed • Tuesday 3 January, 9am–5pm Seaford: • Friday 23 December, 9am–3pm • Saturday 24 December, 9am–12pm • Sunday 25 December–Monday 2 January, closed • Tuesday 3 January, 9am–5pm Frankston City Aquatic Centres, community centres, the Frankston Arts Centre, Cube 37 and libraries also operate modiﬁed hours. Visit: frankston.vic.gov.au/HolidayHours

Dogs on beaches Summer restrictions now in force Dogs are not permitted on Frankston or Seaford beaches between 9.30am and 7.30pm from December 2016 to the end of March 2017. Dogs are permitted on the beach at other times provided they are on a leash. Remember to clean up after your dog.

Library Events Summer reading club Until 25 January, free (for kids) Unleash your imagination and discover heroes, villians, sidekicks, and more. Join the challenge to be eligible for prizes. Visit your nearest library to register. Until 31 January, free (for anyone) Choose from 50 awesome titles available from your nearest library and on the website. Read as many as you can then enter the competition for a chance to win some great prizes. Frankston Library is located at 60 Playne Street, Frankston For library information and bookings visit: library.frankston.vic.gov.au or phone: 9784 1020

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Friday 6 January 2017, 9am–5pm, cross retrieval at around 11.45am, Frankston Waterfront, Pier Promenade, Frankston Around 3000 people are expected to congregate at Frankston Waterfront to celebrate this annual event, organised by the Greek Orthodox community or Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. Also features traditional Greek dancing and food stalls. Free admission, all welcome.

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Speed check app for Link drivers Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au CONTROVERSY over a slew of speeding fines on Peninsula Link may have been avoided if motorists had been able to use Julian Varricchio’s latest innovation. The 24-year-old from Dromana has developed a free phone app that constantly displays and records a driver’s real-time speed – especially useful in point-to-point calculations, such as on freeways. The data can be used to determine an average speed and then be exported and possibly used as evidence to fight speeding infringements using what Mr Varricchio believes is incontrovertible data. “The end goal is that drivers will be recording all their trips and providing themselves with accurate data on their driving,” he said. Superintendent Glenn Weir, divisional commander of Southern Metro, which covers Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, was less than enthusiastic about the app’s potential abilities. “It sounds like a gimmick to me,” he said. “It might be a genius idea, but it has no scientific basis. It’s like those breathalysers you have at home – not worth the trouble.” However, the data would have been useful for the 60 drivers fined in October for travelling at 108kph in the same section of Peninsula Link. They reportedly are considering a class action against the state government to have their fines quashed.

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The drivers are wondering if several point-to-point cameras on the freeway are faulty, with many claiming they always use cruise control, making it unlikely they averaged 108kph in the alleged timeframe of three minutes six seconds. “I became sick of hearing that there was no way to prove that [those] drivers weren’t speeding, as the cameras are presumed to be correct,” Mr Varricchio said.

“I’ve been working hard these past few months to have an app developed that will help provide data that proves the average speed the drivers were doing.” The app: Fine Mate – Speedometer is suitable only for iPhones at present, but will be made suitable for androids soon, he hopes. It works by tapping into the core location service of the phone. “We are aiming for the broader market in

future but, at the moment it just suits users of Peninsula Link.” Mr Varricchio said the main issue when discussing speed cameras on Peninsula Link is that there was not enough consistent evidence and data. “I’m hoping that my app can provide a low cost solution to the public, especially on the Mornington Peninsula, and generate enough data and results that they can be used effectively,” he said.

Meeting slammed by Ombudsman Continued from Page 1 The Ombudsman found Frankston Council had not publicly advertised the meeting at least seven days before the meeting as stipulated by the Local Government Act. Council acknowledged the meeting “was not in full compliance with the Local Government Act 1989.” The report noted councillors who attended the meeting were unaware it did not comply with local government laws. “The council advised that the officer who provided advice on governance, was on maternity leave when these events occurred,” the Ombudsman’s report stated. “When the officer went on leave in April, her position was not backfilled.” Crs Darrel Taylor and Suzette Tayler were subsequently forced by some fellow councillors to apologise after an arbitrator found comments made on Facebook breached council’s code of conduct. Their apologies were not accepted at the final public council meeting before 22 October council elections since they went “off script” when apologising using wording dictated by Cr Colin Hampton with council officers’ input. When contacted last week Cr Darrel Taylor said four councillors had not attended the June meeting since its validity was in doubt. “We always struggled to highlight the lack of transparency and hypocrisy of some councillors,” he said. “We were constantly vilified and personally attacked whenever we spoke out. “The meeting in question was just one of the mechanisms utilised to try and gag councillors for speaking out and trying to highlight the deficiencies of the council. “The issue now is what is the validity of any decisions or outcomes from that particular meeting?”

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SPECIAL ‘Sensitive Santa’ sessions are being held at the Carrum Downs Lyrebird Community Centre to cater for autistic and other special needs children. Sensitive Santa, also known as John Zammit, said the bright lights and excited sounds which are usually some of the most-loved features of Christmas, could be frightening and confusing for autistic children. “Having seen the way some children get scared of the usual Santa photo sittings, which can be overwhelming, I thought we should do a Santa sitting that is more low-

key and meets the needs of those families,” he said. Mr Zammit said the service allows families with a child on the autism spectrum to have a photo with Sensitive Santa in a private space in the centre’s cockatoo room, without the usual hustle and bustle of crowds and queues. A portion of photo fees are donated to Autism Spectrum Australia.

Bays health report a ‘wake-up call’ Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au THE release of a State of the Bays report is regarded as a “critical first step in securing the good health of our marine environments”, according to the Victorian National Parks Association. “Port Phillip Bay and Western Port are under increasing pressure as the populations of Melbourne, Geelong and the bays’ catchments continue to grow,” the association’s marine and coastal campaigner Chris Smyth said. “As a result, urban and industrial development, climate change, in-

troduced marine pests, fishing and shipping will continue to threaten the health of the bays.” The report studied the health of both waterways, providing a stocktake of the current knowledge of ecosystems, habitats and species. It also analysed water quality, seagrass and fish species. Victorian Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said the report was a “critical piece of work to help us better understand the challenges we face in protecting our bays in the face of a changing climate”. “It found that water quality was

generally good across most indicators and, despite their proximity to major urban centres and significant development catchments, both Port Phillip Bay and Western Port have healthy marine ecosystems.” Mr Smyth said by synthesising the available scientific data and identifying key environmental issues, health indicators and knowledge gaps, the report would, hopefully, motivate decision makers to do the right thing by our bays. “Successive governments have failed to establish a comprehensive and integrated research and monitoring regime for Victoria’s marine envi-

ronments,” he said. “This report is a wake-up call – the time to do it is now.” The State of the Bays report presents 50 assessments against 36 indicators across species including birds and fish, habitats including seagrass and rocky reefs, and critical ecosystem functions, such as nutrient cycling. “The vast majority of assessments indicate that species, habitats and ecosystems are healthy and operating as expected,” Ms D’Ambrosio said. Mr Smyth said the report, to be updated every five years, was vital for the future planning, protection and

management of Victoria’s marine environments. “The Office of the Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability Victoria and the government are to be congratulated on producing the first State of the Bays report, one we expect will evolve into a regular health assessment of all marine environments in Victoria,” he said. Environmental Sustainability Commissioner Dr Gillian Sparkes described the report as an “important stocktake on the health of Port Phillip Bay and Western Port and an integral part of developing an ecosystem-wide approach to the management of our waterways”.

Christmas joy for all THE Salvation Army is bringing Christmas cheer to almost 400 Frankston families. The toys have been donated by Frankston schools and businesses, or left at the Kmart Wishing Tree. They are then taken to The Salvation Army’s Carrum Downs facility on the corner of Frankston-Dandenong Rd and Hall Rd, where families can choose their gifts.Salvos volunteer Colin Day said the warehouse was set up like a giant toy shop, which gave families “the power of choice” over what they were able to give to their children. “We find that this is a great way to ensure every family in need can give their loved ones gifts that are suitable.”

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Rubbish cleared from kerbsides MORE than 100 tonnes of unwanted goods and rubbish, including 4162 mattresses and 660 fridges, was collected during Frankston Council’s kerbside collections this year. Residents left more than 100 tonnes of green waste, 484 tonnes of scrap metal and 2,593 tonnes of hard waste for pick-up during hard waste collection periods this year, a significant drop from the 2015 hard waste collection. The free hard rubbish collection service was almost scrapped itself this year due to rampant abuse of the kerbside collection guidelines in 2015. According to then mayor James Dooley, the council was hit with a barrage of complaints about people exceeding rubbish limits and even sneaking their rubbish in from neighbouring municipalities. This year residents were much better behaved, with council enforcement officers only having to issue 838 customer requests, 73 ‘notices to comply’ and 16 fines totalling $12,671. To ease the burden for rubbish contractors, the kerbside collections were confined to certain zones on specified weeks rather than spread across the city at one time. Residents can still take rubbish to Frankston regional recycling and recovery centre or book a hard waste collection service. See frrrc.com.au or call 1300 322 322. The Ballarto Rd recovery centre now also accepts paint and paint tins free-of-charge as part of the Paintback initiative.

Looking ahead: Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan and Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke announce five finalists for the Frankston station redesign project. Pictures: Gary Sissons

Five station designs on track FRANKSTON is one step closer to its new look station, with five architects chosen to present their vision for its transformation. Victorian Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan and Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke joined the finalists last Tuesday (13 December) at the Frankston Revitalisation Hub to view their designs. The Frankston station design competition received submissions from 39 architects outlining their vision for the new precinct. A jury chaired by Victorian Govern-

ment Architect Jill Garner has selected five architects from this group to now work with experts to produce a more detailed design concept. “We’re rebuilding Frankston station to make it bigger and better than ever before – and we’re doing it with the help of the local community and the best architectural minds from across the country,” Ms Allan said. The finalists include: Luke Farrugia and Andrew Shaper – both young practitioners on the central coast of New South Wales

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Raid nets car, cannabis crop A POLICE check on a possible stolen car in Frankston North led to the recovery of a late-model Mercedes and the discovery of a cannabis crop, Sunday afternoon 11 December. Sergeant Duncan McGorrery, of Frankston police, said a passerby had spotted the high-priced ML350 in Laurina Cr and called police, 5.30pm. When they con-

verged on the scene they learned the car’s occupants had walked around the corner to a house on Morton St and were relaxing in the front yard. The police cordoned off the house and arrested two men and three women, some on outstanding warrants. All were taken to Frankston police station and interviewed.

Inside the house police allege they found a hydroponic cannabis operation with 15 established plants valued at $1000. The occupant, a woman in her 50s, was later arrested and may be charged on summons with cultivation, possession and use of the drug. Three of the five in the front yard were charged with car theft: A 26-year-old Seaford man was

Man bashed, robbed TWO teenagers have been charged with assault after allegedly bashing an older man in Young St, Frankston. Detective Leading Senior Constable Darren Paxton, of Frankston CIU, said the 39-year-old victim, of Frankston, was punched in the face by the 17-year-olds, of Clyde and Narre Warren, in the unprovoked attack. The victim continued walking but was followed by the youths as he turned in Wells St where he was allegedly attacked again. Detective Paxton said the man was punched and kicked and his wallet and cigarettes stolen. Camera operators at Frankston police station’s divisional operation support office (DOSO) saw the alleged incidents and followed the pair using CCTV. A police van was directed to intercept them on Nepean Highway. The two alleged attackers were charged with assault and bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 17 January. Another man, aged 20, who was with them when they reached Nepean Hwy, was charged with breaching bail conditions.

Fire in park TWO teenagers lit a fire in a tree in bushland at Jubilee Park, 3.30pm, Saturday 10 December. The tree contained a beehive, which police said was not seriously damaged. Detective Leading Senior Constable Bernard Dowling, of Frankston CIU, said the 13-year-olds were wearing black jumpers and black pants. One was carrying a black backpack and riding a bike and the other a scooter. Call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

further charged with evading police and other drug matters. He was remanded to appear at court at a later date. A Seaford woman, 20, appeared at Frankston Magistrates’ Court, Monday, where she was further remanded, and a 27-year-old Dandenong North man was released on bail to appear at court at a later date.

Demand made for car keys A TEENAGER had just parked his car on Nepean Hwy, Frankston, and was walking away when another youth stopped him and demanded his keys, 4pm, Tuesday 6 December. Detective Leading Senior Constable Darren Paxton, of Frankston CIU, said the offender, possibly affected by alcohol, attempted to punch the victim to the head and made further demands for the keys in the confrontation on the footpath between Wells and Playne streets. He then chased the victim out onto Nepean Hwy where “it was a miracle he was not hit by a passing car”, Detective Paxton said. The offender, left, is described as Caucasian, late teens or early 20s, solid build, 178cm, long black wavy hair, wearing a dark coloured Adidas jacket, green cargo pants and runners. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

Motorbikes noise disturbs the peace HARLEY-Davidson motorbikes are known for their noisy exhausts – with many owners in Frankston fined over the past year for breaching the peace. They were collared under the Environment Protection Act 1970, which makes it an offence for owning a motorbike which exceeds prescribed noise standards. EPA data released last week shows motorbikes made up about 12 per cent of the 5000 noisy vehicle notices issues since January 2014, with Harleys topping the list. A total of 465 Harley Davidson owners were required to have their bikes noise tested and to make any required modifications. Yamaha, Honda and Kawasaki were the other bikes to receive more than 20 notices. Frankston – with 276 complaints – was third among the top 10 Victorian local government areas where noisy vehicle owners reside, the EPA said. Other offenders were Casey (506), Greater Dandenong (398) and the Mornington Peninsula (136). The EPA’s regulatory practice and strategy executive director Chris Webb said community feedback showed motorbikes were as big a noise pollution problem as cars – despite making up a much smaller percentage of road users. He said statistics backed up this perception: motorbike owners received 12 per cent of the noise notices yet were only 4 per cent of vehicles. Owners receiving noise notices by an EPA officer or a police officer must take their bike to an EPA-approved noise tester. They then need to make any repairs or modifications as required to ensure their motorbike is compliant before being retested. EPA notices require the bike owner to lodge a certificate of compliance, which can only be obtained from an approved noise tester. The EPA can suspend a vehicle’s registration if a certificate is not provided. Stephen Taylor

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Call to check clifftop ‘land grabs’ Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au A RATEPAYER group is calling for surveys to make sure public land has not been included within the fence lines of multi-million dollar clifftop properties at Mt Eliza. And once the surveys are done, the group wants a walking track built along the clifftop from Jacksons Rd to Pelican Point, near Daveys Bay. In a budget submission to Mornington Peninsula Shire, the Mt Eliza Foreshore Advisory Group (MEFAG) says the proposed walking track would provide the “missing link” between Canadian and Daveys bays. The submission ranges from calling on the shire to stop nudists from leaving the “optional dress” area of Sunnyside beach, to managing car parks, off-lease areas for dogs and updating aerial images on the shire’s website. The group says a new path on the cliff would fix the lack of beach access cause by erosion, rising sea levels and exposed rocks. It alleges Crown land between Jacksons and Freemans roads “has been ‘acquired’ by several abutting landowners as ‘their land’ and most of these landowners frown on anybody who ventures along the top edge of the cliff face”. MEFAG chairman Des Berry says the shire should survey the land and then “negotiate fencing options” with property owners and protect a known Aboriginal midden before building a path which would also serve as a firebreak.

Violent crumble: The Mt Eliza Foreshore Advisory Group is calling for cliffs at Pelican Point to be stabilised and for a walking track to be completed between Canadian Bay and Daveys bays.

He said the need for a path had been “highlighted since the closing of the Pelican Point lookout and beach access path since 2009”. The realignment of boundaries in high value property area is not without precedent as in late 2009 the shire forced the demolition of a swimming

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Letter of appreciation expresses love for Frankston Compiled by Cameron McCullough A LOCAL resident received the following letter of appreciation recently: It is now some months since I left Melbourne and came to reside in Frankston, when I was nothing more nor less than a nervous wreck. From the beginning I found the air in Frankston most soothing. As soon as I started to regain strength I started to walk about Frankston and district. I must say that although the beach is one of the cleanest, and prettiest along the coast, yet it is not the only attraction in Frankston, and one is not compelled to spend all their time there. The walks here are simply lovely, the roads in parts, most picturesque, some being long and winding, with such lovely trees growing all along, the gum trees are not at all scraggy or unkempt looking, but quite a good shape with wide branches, and look beautiful after the rain with the sun shining on them. The leaves are all so bright and glossy, and such lovely tints of brown and red. I have never seen ti tree growing anywhere, as it does in Frankston. Such high growth, and the blossom is so large. You can imagine how lovely a country walk is here when one is always coming in contact with such beautiful growth. But I really think a law should be enforced to stop people felling trees by the roadside, as they are spoiling the beauty of Frankston. During the early spring, heath could be got in great abundance, both white

and red. It looked lovely growing, as did also the wild flowers, during the last couple of months. There is such a variety here, and the atmosphere being so pure, they keep so bright and clean. But on all walks, one always seems to yearn to return to the beach and pier to see the sunset. I have never seen such glorious sunsets as I have here during the winter months. If an artist painted a winter sunset here in its true colors the bulk of people would say “how very unreal it seems.” I have sat evening after evening watching, just to see the sun drop below the horizon amidst the glorious colors, but I can say with Wordsworth “And I have felt a presence that disturbs me with the joy of elevated thoughts, a sense sublime of something far more deeply interfused, whose dwelling is in the lights of setting suns, and the round ocean, and the living air, and the blue sky, and in the mind of man.” From the top of the cliffs numerous views can be attained all along the bay to Beaumaris, and they are hard to beat for quiet beauty. We have a grand range of bird life here – beautiful blackbirds, thrushes, robins, wrens, swallows, etc,– in fact nearly every bird which is found at such places as Healesville, abounds here. Two lovely little swallows have built on my verandah, and they are so tame, seem afraid of nothing. They have now three young ones and are kept very busy indeed. When first I came here I had thoughts of taking down the name

plate on the house and replacing it with one of “Quillisana”, which means, I believe, “here to regain health.” Well, I have really succeeded, and even with the old name on the house, I feel a different being altogether, and owe it all to Frankston. When I am compelled to go to Town, or elsewhere for any length of time, I am always longing to get back to this lovely atmosphere, in fact, I like Frankston so much, that now I never want to leave it. *** ACCORDING to our usual custom there will be no issue of the “Standard” next week, owing to the Xmas holidays. With this week’s issue we present our readers with a useful sheet almanac for 1917, and at the same time wish them “A Merry Xmas” and “A Happy New Year.” *** THE date of the Tyabb picnic has been altered from Wednesday to Saturday December 30th. *** ON and after the 1st January, there will be no mail bag made up at the Frankston Post Office for Mornington, the mail in future being sent to Melbourne. *** ON Boxing Day a grand social will be held in the Mechanics’ Hall Somerville, in aid of the funds of the Institute. *** THE cake, made by Mr Marks and given by Mr G. Hesselman to the Frankston District Roll of Honor

Fund was raffled on Saturday. The winning ticket No 83 was purchased Mr Brasch at the Langwarrin Camp. *** MESSRS T. R. B. Morton and Son will offer for sale on the premises the well-known Woyna Estate, Rosebud, at half past two, on December 26th. It will be put up in two lots. Ample means of attending the sale is advertised in our columns, also the description of the property. *** THE social held on Wednesday evening last, in aid of the Peninsula Queens’ Carnival, was an enjoyable one, and though the attendance was not as large as expected, those who attended enjoyed themselves thoroughly. *** ON and from the 13th December, the following train time table will be observed at Frankston: Depart 9.23am in lieu of 9.28am, Seaford 9.30; Carrum 9.37; Chelsea, 9 43; Aspendale, 9.48; arriving Melbourne 10.50. The train departing from Frankston for Melbourne at 8.08pm, will leave at 8.06pm instead. *** OWING to the fact that sufficient funds were in the Secretary’s hands for the sixth presentation to Frankston Volunteers, it was not necessary to solicit donations on this occasion. We are however requested, by the secretary, to state that Sir John Madden, on his arrival at the hall, handed him a cheque for two guineas as a further donation to the presentation fund. ***

THE following is a cash statement of the plain and fancy dress ball held by the “Wattles” Club, in aid of Y.M.C.A. Funds, on November 22nd 1916: Receipts – Cash at door £7 14s 9d; donation from Mrs Reynolds £1: tickets £3 0s 11d: donation from “Wattles” Club, £2 18s 6d. Total £14 14s, Expenditure – Music £2 10s, hall rent £1, printing 14s 6d, Mrs Moore 3s, butter 2s 10d, candles 8d meat 7s 6d. – £4 18s 6d. Handed to Y.M.C.A. – £9 15s 6d. *** A GENERAL meeting of shareholders of the Tyabb and District Co-operative Cool Stores was held in the Tyabb Hall on Friday Dec. 15, when there was a moderate number of shareholders present. The chairman (Mr Mair) gave a report of the position and general working of the store during the last season’s running period, and the secretary reported a satisfactory financial position, there being a credit balance of £100 3s 1d. With the commencement of the new financial year, the reduced storage rate to shareholders will begin to operate, i.e. 1s 6d per case space for the whole of the current season’s fruit period. Because of the partial failure of the apple crop, the immediate prospect is not encouraging. The store, however, will re open when about 500 cases of fruit are offering for storage. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 23 December, 1916

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Climing high: Mt Eliza knocked off Peninsula Old Boys to sit on the top of the Provincial ladder. Picture: Rab Siddhi

Mounties settle on top of ladder PROVINCIAL By IT Gully MT ELIZA headed into the MPCA Christmas break clear on top of the Provincial table after knocking over reigning premier Peninsula Old Boys on Saturday. On the final day of cricket in 2016, the Mounties ripped through the usual unstoppable POB top order to have them on the back foot from the outset. Defending 263, the home side got rid of Dylan O’Malley (0), Wade Pelzer (6) and Matt Hyden (7) early to have the visitors on the back foot. Justin Savio picked up the prized scalps of Pelzer and Hyden while Shaun Knott grabbed the wicket of O’Malley. One thing we know about the Old

Boys is the depth of talent in the lineup. Eivion Bowen (42), Will Crowder (33) and Glenn Prendergast (55) gave the champs a sniff before Lyle House got into the game. House bowled 28 overs and finished with 3/90. Justin Grant and Damien Kent also took wickets at key times. Adrian Jones offered some resistance with 39 at the end of the innings, however, it wasn’t enough to get the win. Peninsula Old Boys were bowled out for 207, leaving them with 54 points and in fourth place at the break. Langwarrin is in third place on the ladder (66 points) after recording a comfortable 100-plus run win against Pines. The Kangas resumed the second day at 4/73, chasing Pines 109.

While losing wickets early to be 6/99, Taylor Smith was more than solid with 45, Mal Coutts added 17 and Sam Prosser rose to the occasion with 28 to help get the Kangas to 223. Pat Jackson was the pick of the Pines bowlers with 4/51 and Nick Wilcox claimed 3/38 from 20 overs. Baxter is in second place on the ladder, also on 66 points, after smashing Crib Point. After scoring 7/363 last week, Baxter made light work of getting through Crib Point’s batting line up, dismissing them for 168. The Magpies lost their first six wickets for 28 runs. Pies President Ricky Thompson yet again came to the rescue for his team and offered some resistance with 74, including 10 fours and a six, while

Warren Herrington played a supporting role with 25. Ben Brittain was the best of the Baxter bowlers with 4/28 from 19 overs, Dale Irving snared 3/35 from 14.3 overs and Chamara Sattambi picked up 3/51. Mornington is eight points outside of the top bracket after getting the job done against Pearcedale. Resuming at 1/23 chasing Pearcedale’s 132, Mornington made tough work of the chase but the result was never in doubt. Charlie Parker top scored for the Dogs with 41, Matt Foon hit 36, Adrian Dale 34 and Leigh lambert 28, helping the winners to 9/236. The Panthers used seven bowlers, the most effective being skipper Kaine Smith, who bowled 30 overs for a re-

turn of 16 maidens and 2/43. Sorrento is back in the finals hunt after picking up an outright victory against Moorooduc. After bowling the Ducs out for 85 on the first day, the Sharks resumed at 3/149. They declared at 8/186. Despite 80 from Shamith Kannangara and 43 from Ben Williams in the second innings, Moorooduc was still rolled for 184, leaving Sorrento 84 to get to claim victory. CJ King was superb with 6/68 from 14.1 overs, giving him 10 wickets for the match after snatching 4/39 in the first innings. The Sharks got there three wickets down, Jedd Falck hitting 33 and Corey Harris 29.

Braves make a late charge against Demons DISTRICT By IT Gully RYE lost its fourth match in outright fashion in MPCA District cricket on Saturday, this time against Baden Powell. The Braves raced up the ladder to fifth place and is now just four points behind third placed Delacombe Park and fourth placed Flinders. The Demons have had a horror season. They lost three matches outright from rounds two to four before losing yet again in outright fashion on Saturday. In round five Rye avoided outright loss by just two wickets and find themselves on the bottom of the ladder and odds-on to be relegated

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next season. Baden Powell started the day just 50 runs behind Rye’s first innings total of 111, still having 10 wickets in hand. Looking to pick up the additional eight points, the Braves lost two wickets on their way to 113 before sending Rye back in. Rye was dismissed for 97 in its second innings, lasting just 40.5 overs, before the Braves picked up the winning runs in just 19 overs. Michael Ballard was the pick of the bowlers for Baden Powell in the second innings, claiming 5/18 from 10.5 overs. Red Hill is six points clear at the top of the District ladder after smashing Flinders.

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The Sharks were up against it after the first day, scoring just 127 while Red Hill resumed at 1/59. The Hillmen went on to score 302 for the loss of just seven wickets. Andrew Mock dominated with 144, including 16 fours and six sixes, while Glenn Collett had a day out too, finishing unbeaten on 70 after blasting three sixes and eight fours. Flinders was sent back into bat and finished at 1/59 before the match was declared. Rosebud has slipped to seventh place on the ladder after being beaten by Seaford. Chasing 201 for victory, Rosebud resumed at 1/47. It was bowled out for 172 with Chris Cleef causing all the

damage for Seaford with 6/68 from a massive 40.2 overs. Matthew Bishop scored 128 and Matty Meagher went agonisingly close to a century (99) to help Heatherhill get the 12 points against Boneo. The Hills resumed at 0/9, chasing Boneo’s 203. At one stage the Hills slumped to 4/57, before Bishop and Meagher took control. Brett Maxwell rounded off a great game personally, adding an unbeaten 50 to his bowling figures of 3/55. Cam Williams was the pick of the Boneo bowlers with 3/64 from 18 overs. Mt Martha did what it needed to do to get the desired result against Main

Ridge. The Reds had already won the game after the first week, bowling out Main Ridge for 125 and then finishing the day at 6/146. Mt Martha went on to make 244 after there was plenty of wag in the tail. Main Ridge fared better in the second innings (8/237) with Shaun Foster smacking 142, however, it was all too little, too late. Delacombe Park successfully defended its 8/298, bowling out Seaford Tigers for 169. Dean Bright took 4/54 from 17.4 overs for the Parkers while Rob Fisher and Ricky Ramsdale picked up a couple of wickets each.

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Blues OK despite loss SUB-DISTRICT By IT Gully HASTINGS finished 2016 on top of the MPCA Sub District ladder, despite going down to Frankston YCW on Saturday. Chasing 151 for victory and resuming at 3/18, the Blues had a lot of work to do with the bat on day two of the contest. The Stonecats were up to the challenge though, given their 2016/17 season was dependent on them winning the match. The Blues were rolled for just 103, YCW skipper Andrew Kitson doing the bulk of the damage with 4/31, while Craig Burch snared 3/22 from 14 overs. Sam Fulton also picked up 2/21. Mitch Floyd top scored for the Blues with 30. Ballam Park has really set themselves for a big finish to the year after beating

Tootgarook on Saturday. In beating the Frogs, the Knights are now 18 points clear in second place on the ladder. Chasing 170 for victory on Saturday, Ballam Park lost 2/27 before skipper Stuart Plunkett again saved the day with 80, while Aaron Barrett played a solid supportive role with 24 to help their side to 7/170. Paul Stevenson was the pick of the Tootgarook bowlers with 3/48 from 22 overs. Dromana kept its place in the top four after a solid victory against Balnarring. The Hoppers resumed at 2/35, chasing 207 for victory. They got the runs with two wickets still in hand. Jason McKenzie with 37 and an unbeaten 38 from Craig Dunlop saved the match for the Hoppers, who at one stage were 4/49 and then 7/147. Tony Wilson with 3/23 from 17 overs

and Mitch Kleinig with 3/58 from 19 overs were the best of the Balnarring bowlers. Tyabb has finished off the year positively, beating Carrum comfortably. After scoring 4/270 last week against the Lions, the bowlers backed up the strong batting effort, bowling out the home team for 166. Ryan Dyer top scored for the Lions with 44. Adam DiTrocchio starred with the ball for the Yabbies with 5/31 from 13.3 overs, while Nathan Hudgson picked up 2/33 from 15 overs. In the final match, Carrum Downs recorded a comfortable victory against Skye. Skye resumed on 7/40 and were bowled out for 46 in 39 overs. David Dervan snared 6/24 from 19 overs and Chris Maloney picked up 3/31.

MPNFL to play at the ‘G’ By Toe Punt The MCG is the likely venue to host the Victorian Championships main game next season, featuring the ranked two MPNFL, up against the best in the business, the Geelong Football League. AFL South East, along with AFL Victoria, are pushing to have the game played as a curtain raiser to the Round eight clash between Essendon and Geelong. Planning is already well underway for the 2017 campaign with coach John Hynes and his fellow selectors in Gavin Artico, Pat Poore and Paul Hopgood already finalising squads. The squad squad is expected to be finalised this week and players notified before Christmas. Having being smashed by the GFL two seasons again, coach John Hynes said at the time that the preparation of the opposition was the key to the performance. “Geelong is always well prepared, they pick their squads early, their players are dedicated to the cause and their number one ranking is testament to that,” Hynes said previously. “If we are to truly contend, we need to be more organised, more committed and I think our playing squad will absolutely buy into that,” he said. The first training session will be in mid-January.

Frankston Pines welcomes Mauritian expats SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie FRANKSTON Pines believes that it has secured its future after finally forming executive and general committees on the weekend. After weeks of uncertainty the Monterey Reserve outfit has accepted the overtures of Mauritian-born barrister and solicitor Daniel Plaiche, a director of Club M Australia, a sports club aiming to promote Mauritian soccer at the highest level here. Plaiche and others from the Mauritian expat community have joined recently relegated Pines and plan to bring Mauritian internationals to Australia with a view to getting the club back into State 1 South-East and eventually promoted to the NPL. Some local clubs see the move as a thinly veiled takeover and last week expressed their concerns to Frankston councillor Colin Hampton, who represents council on a soccer liaison committee alongside representatives from the soccer clubs in the municipality. Plaiche was quick to dismiss such a view. “We need to be inclusive and engage with the local community and we certainly aim to do that,” he said. After Pines failed to elect an executive committee at its poorly attended AGM in late October the rumour mill went into overdrive with suggestions that the club would be forced to close its doors. There was talk of a large debt, a deal with women’s NPL club Southern United, a possible merger with local

High flier: New Frankston Pines vice-president Daniel Plaiche and former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard.

rival Peninsula Strikers and rumours of negotiations with the Bayside Football Association. The administrative backbones of the club for the past five years have been president Gary Hodgson, his wife Pip (treasurer) and Steve Spencer, former vice-president and club secretary for the past two years. All three were feeling the strain of running the club since the 2011 AGM albeit that under their guidance Pines had re-emerged from a long slump by winning promotion in their first year at the helm, winning the championship in 2014 and whittling down a near crippling $45,000 debt. Talks with Southern United spokesperson Michael Woodward had progressed with the aim of the women’s club basing itself at Monterey Reserve

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for the 2017 season. However, Football Federation Victoria scuppered the move ruling that it breached the conditions of Southern’s NPL licence. An 11th hour bid by Strikers’ head coach and former Pines star Craig Lewis to bring the clubs together to form an entity capable of challenging for an NPL berth failed. Lewis was the sole Strikers’ representative to meet with Hodgson and Spencer on Friday night as Strikers’ senior club president Trevor Johnston and junior club president Steve Schreck were unavailable due to business commitments. In the end the Plaiche option was compelling. Hodgson remains as president for a sixth year with Spencer as secretary,

Plaiche is the new vice-president, Phillip Dalais is the new treasurer and Luno Ash is the new junior secretary. The five-member general committee consists of Andre Jumeau, Patrick Sookun, Tommy Mitchell, Lee Davies and Pip Hodgson. “It will be business as usual for Frankston Pines with the exception that for the first time in five years we will have a proper general committee helping us,” said Gary Hodgson. “Any talk of a large debt is rubbish. The books are being sorted now and by the time that’s done we’ll have paid out the $4000 we owe the council and will not owe a single cent to anyone. “We’ll have a new major sponsor coming onboard as well as individual sponsors and we’ll make that announcement next year. “We’ve said all along that we needed people to help us run the club and if can get another community behind us and get players down and get them to attend social functions then all well and good.” The club also has held talks with State Member for Frankston Paul Edbrooke in a bid to arrange a grant to pay for new women’s change rooms, disabled toilet facilities and a new kitchen. Despite the off-field uncertainty senior coach Billy Rae has been unwavering in his support. He was offered a coaching job two months ago at a more settled club but refused to abandon Pines. He has been reappointed for 2017 along with assistant Paul Williams and goalkeeping coach Lee Davies.

Cedric Permal, Christopher L’Enclume, teenager Heip Tran and an unnamed English recruit have been training with Pines and have been very impressive. “The intensity at training in one of the exercises we did the other week was unbelievable and it’s easily the best it’s been since I’ve been here,” said Rae. Permal can play in defence or midfield and L’Enclume can play in midfield or up front and although they have flown back to Mauritius the club is hopeful of their return early next year. Tran has played with Keysborough while the English midfielder “has been training the house down” according to Rae. CJ Hodgson has signed with Casey Comets while Kane Bentley is trialling in England. The last training session for the year is Tuesday this week and training recommences on Thursday 12 January. In other local news Peninsula Strikers’ $1.08 million clubroom refurbishment at Centenary Park should be completed this week. Four new change rooms have been added along with a social club makeover, 20 solar panels have been installed and the grounds reseeded. An official opening of the clubrooms will be held in February. Senior men’s training starts on Sunday 8 January and women’s preseason gets underway on Thursday 17 January. For more information visit the club website at www.peninsulastrikers.com.

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Mordialloc Carnival is back for summer THE Mordialloc Foreshore will come alive again over the Christmas period with the Mordialloc Christmas Summer Carnival on once again. This year, families will have more time to enjoy the fun, with the carnival running 5 days longer than normal, from 26 December to 15 January. The carnival has become a muchloved family event, with some families returning 2-3 times over the Christmas period. This year’s carnival will feature a

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brand new set of Dodgem Cars, which have just recently arrived from Europe. Smart Amusements owner Jay Jones says the track will be a real stand out piece at the carnival this year. He was pleased the Dodgem Track arrived before Christmas, so everyone coming to the carnival could enjoy the new ride. Also new this year is a ride for the little ones – The Star Scream – which is a pendulum-swinging tub, which rocks back and forth. Seating up to 12 kids, the Star Scream is something for those

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who find the Tea Cups a little tame, but are not quite ready for the big rides! And of course all the favourites will be there such as the Sizzler, Tea Cups, Water Balls, Dragon Coaster and Fun Slide. One again the carnival will be running a family friendly fireworks show at 9.30pm New Years Eve. For more information on the Mordialloc Christmas Summer Carnival, visit www.smartamusements.com.au

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New look Somerville Hotel

THE Somerville Hotel has a total new look with a modernised feel after extensive renovations. Even the cuisine has changed to match the new look of the place. Proud to be the winner of the 2016 AHA Awards for Excellence - Best Redeveloped Hotel, the Somerville Hotel offers relaxed dining with a family friendly atmosphere. The menu has something for everyone featuring delicious Graziers steaks along with your favourite pub fare. The great value seniors menu is sure to please, plus they also feature a fun kids menu to keep the little ones happy allowing parents, kids and grandparents time to relax over a meal together. At the Somerville Hotel, the aim is to be at the heart of our local community by providing a place for friends to meet, for families to relax and to host local functions and events. As the unofficial â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;clubhouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for a number of local sporting teams - a place to re-convene after matches, sell raffle tickets, celebrate victories and commiserate losses, it is truly a community meeting place. Across the pub group, the Somerville Hotel plays a big role in collecting and donating over $1.5m every year for local and national charities. The Somerville Hotel is at 84 Station Street, Somerville. Phone 5977 5241. www.somervillehotel.com.au

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Jerry on the mend after nasty mountain-bike riding crash 15-YEAR-OLD Mt Martha resident Jerry was mountain-bike riding in Red Hill when he had a bad crash on his bike and had to be rushed to Rosebud Hospital. “I was going about 40/50km an hour downhill around a turn when I hit a tree jump. I went over the handlebars and started tumbling about 50 metres down the track,” said Jerry. Meanwhile Jerry’s Mum Tonia was waiting in the carpark, anxious about what was taking Jerry so long to finish the mountain bike trail. “He rode up to me but was huddled over. When I saw him I asked if he’d had a fall because he was all muddy. He said he’d done damage and then I knew straight away we had to go to Emergency. Luckily we were just down the road from Rosebud Hospital,” said Tonia. Once Jerry was on his way to hospital, the pain of his bike crash set in. “The adrenaline stopped and I was just like arghhh,” said Jerry. The staff at Rosebud Hospital could see Jerry was in a lot of pain and worked quickly to assess whether he had done any spinal damage. “They saw him straight away. It was just a well-oiled machine,” said Tonia. “The doctors and nurses looked after Jerry, the admin personal organised the paperwork, radiology took him to x-ray, and the volunteers offered a cup of tea and a friendly chat.” Luckily for Jerry, his spine was fine – however he had broken his collarbone.

He was sent home with some pain relief and a sling to stabilise his collarbone. Rosebud Hospital is the heart of the Southern Peninsula community, treating more than 22,000 patients per year. Our Emergency Department is the first stop – and a shining light – for critically ill and injured patients on the Southern Peninsula. The inaugural Rosebud Hospital Summer Appeal on 27 January is raising money for the hospital so that it is well-equipped to provide people with the best possible care

when they need it – whether it is a sporting accident like Jerry, or a lifethreatening illness or injury that needs to be treated, fast. “It’s local and its open 24 hours and it’s there whenever you need it. You don’t have to wait three days to get an appointment,” said Tonia. “I don’t think you could ask for better care. It was exactly what we needed at the time.” For more information or to donate now head to www. rosebudhospitalsummerappeal.org.au

Roll up roll up Silvers Circus is heading to a location near you ESTABLISHED in 1976, Silvers Circus provides world class family entertainment and fun. Silvers Circus is a household name in Australia and after almost forty years on the road has evolved into one of the top 10 circuses of the world. Silvers maintains all the sparkle, glamour and death defying acts expected of Australia’s premier circus, dedicated to constant innovation and modernisation with extraordinary artists continually arriving from all parts of the world. Silvers circus presents a line-up of stunning international artists, Las Vegas style illusions and captivating production techniques. Silvers Circus continues to provide jaw dropping entertainment for the whole family and is coming to a location near you this summer.

The two hour action packed show, featuring Ringmaster and Master of Illusion, Simon Tait includes the wheel of steel, juggling, and the globe of death, hoola hoops, clowns, the roman rings, and an illusionist. With many more world class acts, Silvers Circus is guaranteed to tap into the nostalgia we all hold for a unique circus experience. So Welcome to our world of spectacular family entertainment. There is no other circus like Silvers Circus. Silvers Circus will be at Rosebud – The Village Green, from Monday Jan 2 – 15, and Mornington – Bata Grounds from Wednesday Jan 18 – Sunday Feb 5. For all show details visit www.silverscircus.com.au

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If your community group, whether school, kinder, or sports club, is looking for a fun night out to raise some much needed funds, then look no further than the Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre. Established for 25 years, the Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre is open six days a week but seven nights. Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre is a family owned business that has grown in popularity over the years. Enjoy some time out with friends playing the exciting and timeless game of bingo at Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre, with a café that includes a range of hot and

cold foods like a roast just like mum used to make on Saturday nights and promotion nights, as well as homemade cakes, sweets and drinks. Coffee and tea making facilities are also available. The Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre directly supports the community with sessions contributing to organisations like St Annes Parish, Frankston YCW Football Club, Skye Primary School, Rowellyn Park Primary School, Pines Football Club, Aldercourt Primary School, and Frankston North Endeavour Scouts. There is plenty of free off street

parking available at the Centre, which can be easily accessed via Eastlink, Peninsula Link and the Frankston Freeway. For more information on how you can join in the fun, please feel free to contact the Centre during operating hours. Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre is at 554 Frankston Dandenong Road, Carrum Downs. Phone 9775 0065. www.carrumdownsbingo.com.au

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$16 per set inc. mini main and flyer SMOOTH sailing across Port Phillip Bay from Sorrento to Queenscliff is a great day trip option this summer. And there is something for everyone. It starts on the ferry, it is huge. Not your average ferry. There is a lot to see and do on the 40 minute crossing. There are several outdoor decks to choose from to watch the spectacular coastline slide by. The multi Million dollar mansions along the clifftops are spectacular, many with their own private boatsheds. And there is plenty of time to take it all in as the ship travels parallel to the coast for about 15 minutes. There are binoculars to look a little closer at both the homes and the wildlife. Speaking of wildlife, dolphins are spotted often as they play beside the ferry. When you tire of the fresh sea air you can move to the Lounge Deck which has generous viewing windows, a range of seating options and a small café. Opt for a glass of regional wine or beer, coffee or snack as you sit at the window and just relax. For families, there is a children’s play area and colouring corner, with seating near by so parents

can keep a close eye. The ferries take both foot passengers and vehicles. For those that opt to take their four legged friends, they travel for free and are welcome on the external decks on leash. Fido, even gets a treat at the ticket window and water bowls are onboard. Once in Queenscliff it is a short stroll to the Main Street and the Harbour precinct is next door to the ferry terminal. There is the historic fort to visit, a 360 degree observation tower, galleries and shops. Try lunch at RORO Café on the Beach at the ferry terminal building, it has great views, food and coffee. And the best part is the view across to the heads. Then it is back on the ferry for the return trip. Another lazy, summers day……..doesn’t get much better than this. Foot Passenger ferry tickets $22 return per adult or $66 Family return for 2 adults and up to 3 children. For more information visit www.searoad.com.au

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SUMMER GUIDE World-class music, intimate performances, unique peninsula places. THIS Christmas spoil your loved ones with tickets to a unique musical experience on the Mornington Peninsula. From 1-14 January local wineries, churches, lush lawns and intimate spaces will host 20 events showcasing talented Australian and international artists under the artistic direction of Julia Fredersdorff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year we present a cornucopia of musical offerings, from the (unjustly) little-known Scottish Songs of Beethoven to the renegade stylings of the Australian Guitar Trio, via joyous South African jive, the pinnacle of Romantic piano repertoire, and a swinging homage to the heyday of swing, stride and boogie,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Fredersdorff. The diverse international program ranges from the historically rich baroque music of 17th century (QJODQG )UDQFH DQG ,WDO\ ÂżHU\ J\SV\ melodies, intimate piano recitals and contemporary jazz, to the intoxicating rhythms of South Africa and the transcendental beauty of a beloved pastoral opera. Peninsula Summer Music Festival At A Glance Sunday 1 January â&#x20AC;˘ Klezmania Hair of the Dog at Lindenderry at Red Hill: 3pm Monday 2 January â&#x20AC;˘ Cantate Amorosi at Hurley Vineyard, Balnarring: 6pm Tuesday 3 January â&#x20AC;˘ Renegade Journey at Main Ridge Estate, Red Hill South: 6pm Wednesday 4 January â&#x20AC;˘ The Noble Patron at Lindenderry at Red Hill: 5pm

Thursday 5 January â&#x20AC;˘ Glass at Port Phillip at Port Phillip Estate, Red Hill South: 6pm Friday 6 January â&#x20AC;˘ Beethoven Scottish Songs at Elgee Park Gallery, Dromana: 5pm â&#x20AC;˘ Swing, Stride and Boogie at the Bakery at Red Hill Baker, Balnarring: 7:30pm Saturday 7 January â&#x20AC;˘ Great Romantics at the Church of St John the Evangelist, Flinders: 11am â&#x20AC;˘ A Schubertian Delight at the Church of St John the Evangelist, Flinders: 3pm â&#x20AC;˘ Baroque Opera Gala on the Lawn of St John the Evangelist, Flinders: 7pm Sunday 8 January â&#x20AC;˘ Duo FranĂ§ais at the Church of St John the Evangelist, Finders: 11am â&#x20AC;˘ De Profundis at the Church of St John the Evangelist, Flinders: 5pm â&#x20AC;˘ South African Jive on the Lawn of St John the Evangelist, Flinders: 7pm Monday 9 January â&#x20AC;˘ Twilight Jazz at Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove, Red Hill South: 7pm Wednesday 11 January â&#x20AC;˘ Notturno at Moorooduc Estate, Moorooduc: 5pm and 7pm Thursday 12 January â&#x20AC;˘ Treasures of the High Baroque at Morning Star Estate, Mt Eliza: 7:30pm Friday 13 January â&#x20AC;˘ Acis & Galatea on the Lawn of St John the Evangelist, Flinders: 7:30pm Saturday 14 January â&#x20AC;˘ Acis & Galatea: Family Concert on the Lawn of St John the Evangelist, Flinders: 11am â&#x20AC;˘ Acis & Galatea on the Lawn of St John the Evangelist, Flinders: 7:30pm

The Peninsula Summer Music Festival receives little funding and is a tax-deductable gift recipient with donations most welcome. To kindly contribute please visit www.peninsulafestival.com.au or email info@peninsulafestival.com.au. Festival Details Dates: Sunday 1 January â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday 14 January 2017 Venues: 10 diverse venues across the Mornington Peninsula Tickets: Separately ticketed events ranging from $15 - $140 and available online only To view the Festival Program and to purchase tickets for all events please visit www.peninsulafestival.com.au. All tickets are sold via the online box RIÂżFH IRU IXUWKHU VXSSRUW ZLWK \RXU ticketing requirements please email ER[RIÂżFH#SHQLQVXODIHVWLYDO FRP DX or call 0456 392 689. Acacia Quartet

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The Rye Gift THE Rye Gift and Family Fun Day is a traditional athletic event held annually on the second Saturday of January. Held under the regulations of the Victorian Athletics League, the Rye Gift has been presented by the Rye Sports and Social Club since 1975 and continues to be the premier running event on the Mornington Peninsula. The Rye Gift is a wonderful family fun day with attractions, children’s rides and market goods, and will be held on Saturday January 14, 2017 from 10am till 7pm. The Rye Gift is organised by the Rye Sports and Social Club with profits from the day being shared by the seven participating Rye Sports clubs, whose members man the gates and stalls on the day. The event grows more popular each year, attracting more entries and larger crowds.This year will be the 43rd running of Rye’s premier sporting event, the Rye Gift, on Saturday. The Victorian Athletic League conducts this multi-event program that draws Victoria’s top athletes to Rye each January, and is now billed as a day out for families. Cost is adults $10, and children under 16 are free.

Event Information The Rye Athletic Carnival events are sanctioned events and held under Victorian Athletics League event regulations. The events of the day include: • 120M Open Gift • 120M Womens • U17 VAL Junior Gift • 70M VRTA Novice

• 300M Veterans • 400M Open • 400M Womens • 800M Open • 800M U20 • 1600M Womans / Veterans • 100m Alien Fitness Junior Gift (U11-U16). Open to Little Athletics Victoria athletes

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The songs of carole king DUE to popular demand, Australian icons Vika Bull and Debra Byrne have announced a string of regional tour dates in celebration of Carole Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1971 classic Tapestry. The homage saw several sold out performances at Melbourne Arts Centre in August this year, featuring Vika, Debra and the formidable Brill Band. Received favourably by fans and critics, Tapestry: The Songs of Carole King is a beautiful celebration and interpretation of a seminal album. The Tapestry album is timeless and unsurprisingly, holds a very special place in Vika and Debraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hearts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since I was a 13-yearold girl I have loved the music and lyrics of Carole King,â&#x20AC;? says Debra. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Her songs have been a life saver, she has spoken to my heart when it has broken and helped me regain my strength through songs such as Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve Got A Friend. My favourite of all her compositions is Up On The Roof. Tapestry the album continues because of its authenticity, honesty and love. A true singersongwriter Carole King doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t write to get on

the radio; she writes because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all coming from her heart. That is why I love her.â&#x20AC;? When Vika was asked to be part of the project with Debra, she was nervous, the two having never worked together before, but it was an opportunity that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take much persuasion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was worried if our voices would blend,â&#x20AC;? says Vika. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Luckily, once we sang together, it was great. Debra is so professional, so experienced and I have learned a lot from her. I love singing these songs with her because is she such a fan of the music, and she is an exceptional singer.â&#x20AC;? Vika and Debraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performances pay homage to the timeless voice of Carole King, performing a diverse number of ballads universally recognised and adored. Tickets for the regional run of Tapestry: The Songs of Carole King are on sale now, with a performance at the Frankston Arts Centre on Friday February 24 at 8pm. Phone 9784 1060. www.thefac.com.au

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