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A 9-METRE silver steel sculpture of a gnome has been installed at the Cranbourne Rd exit of Peninsula Link.

The Reflective Lullaby artwork replaces the popular Tree of Life sculpture which has been moved to McClelland Gallery & Sculpture Park in Langwarrin.

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Track works underway Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au TRACK works are being carried out at the Frankston Motorcycle Park in Seaford and the reopening “is now imminent” according to Frankston Council.

Council has been working with members of the existing Frankston Motorcycle Club volunteer committee and Motorcycling Victoria since the track was closed after the death of 25-yearold motocross rider Danny Edlington on the main track in early April.

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Deputy mayor Cr Glenn Aitken, who has been chairing an interim committee tasked with overseeing the park for a 12-month period after it reopens, said there are still “a couple of issues” including the provision of personal injury insurance to be resolved but progress is being made behind the scenes.

“While it is too early to announce a specific date the motor cycle park will re-open, the transition committee is making progress in important areas and we hope to make more definite announcements in the coming weeks,” Cr Aitken said.

“There have been a number of difficult issues that have been worked through successfully as a result of a very cooperative relationship between council and the motorcycle club. We are confident the re-opening is now imminent.”

Cr Aitken praised the patience of the club committee members when contacted by The Times.

“They have been really good to work with,” he said.

“Obviously they are being pressured by the membership [of the club] but they’ve been patient.”

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The deputy mayor said the committee members have understood the difficulties involved in reopening the track quickly but have focused on “finding solutions” for unforeseen delays.

Motorcycling Victoria looked likely to take over management of the reopened Frankston Motorcycle Track at an early stage of consultation between council and the motorcycle club but the industry body opted not to become manager (‘Park on track to reopen’, The Times 8/6/15).

Council, MV and the Frankston Motorcycle Club hope to develop a man-

agement model to ensure all park users are covered by personal injury insurance.

Frankston Motorcycle Club president Ralph Ridley said club committee members were happy to work with Motorcycling Victoria despite there being no legal requirement to do so.

“MV are still involved because they can provide the club with insurance for the riders who ride there,” he said.

Mr Ridley said the track will operate within MV guidelines when it reopens to “give council confidence” to lease the Frankston Motorcycle Park to the club.

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Family desperate for a home after fire Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au

‘Angels’ fly to rescue

A FAMILY of seven has been forced in to emergency accommodation after fire destroyed their Carrum Downs rental property.

Rowan Wainwright-Smith, wife Nita, and five extended family members potentially lost everything in the overnight blaze on Sunday 12 July, caused when a bedside power board connected to an electric blanket burst into flames.

Charity support from the Salvos, Community Angels, Red Cross and generous donors kept them off the street last week – in two CBD motels – but their future looks grim.

“We don’t know what we will do,” Mr Wainwright-Smith said. “We have got to find a place to stay because our support runs out tomorrow [Friday] night.

“We are allowing for the fact that everything we own that was not burnt is probably lost anyway through smoke and water damage.

“We still don’t know the condition of the house. We looked into the kitchen over the back fence and it looks relatively unscathed but, if you look at the property from the back, it’s all burnt out.”

The family is desperate to secure another rental property quickly, but calls to property managers have so far been unsuccessful.

The Cape Cod-style, two-storey brick and timber house was engulfed in flames around 3.30am, and the family feel they were lucky to escape with their lives.

Burned to the rafters: The Wainwright-Smith extended family is seeking a new place to call home.

They are, from left, Rowan, Nita, son Andrew Griffiths, John Minett, Tim Cortese, Felicity Cortese and daughter Lily Cortese.

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The property in Frankston-Dandenong Rd is almost opposite the Carrum Downs CFA brigade station.

Mr Wainwright-Smith, who was sleeping just “arms-length away” from the power board said he roused with a start just as the fire took hold.

“Something woke me up with a jolt; I was hyper alert. Everything just kicked in as though I had been on speed for six hours,” he said.

“I jumped out of bed and tried to control the fire but I couldn’t so I opened the door just as Nita came running back from the kitchen where she had been making a latenight snack. I yelled ‘get out’”.

Other family members in adjoining rooms were up by this stage

– alerted by the commotion – and rushing out of the house.

“Nita ran past the kitchen and turned the oven off and I ran out to the power box to turn off the electricity and then the smoke alarm went off.

“I turned on the hose and brought it back into the house squirting water everywhere but it was no use and so we all ran out the front door.”

Son Andrew made the emergency call to the CFA at 3.38am and the brigade was on the scene within five minutes.

By this stage the fire had entered the roof cavity and was almost unstoppable.

Mr Wainwright-Smith said the family was grateful their pets: two

dogs, guinea pigs, rabbit and chooks were all safely evacuated, and medical treatment for second-degree burns to his hand was a small price to pay for the family’s safety in the emergency.

He praised the generosity of an unknown donor to Community Angels who gave the family a $1000 grocery voucher. “I respect the person’s right to privacy but I would like to thank them,” he said.

Carrum Downs CFA First Lieutenant Andrew Amad said investigations so far had indicated the power board was the source of the blaze.

He said the fire was a warning to residents to ensure they had working smoke alarms.

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The not-for-profit based in Carrum Downs generously works to help people get back on their feet after disasters such as house fires, serious illness, storm damage or just bad luck.

“I can’t comprehend what it would be like to lose your home through fire,” he said.

“To lose all the family photos, furniture, clothing – everything: these are the kind of people who need our help.”

The former CFA and SES volunteer said many people in the community were suffering. “The economy’s only ordinary at the moment and times are tough,” he said.

“To get started I put something [about Community Angels] on Facebook and within three weeks I had 300 people asking for help – as well as 600 ‘Likes’,” he said.

As a licensed private investigator, Mr Zammit said he vetted requests for assistance rigorously. “I make sure everything is legit,” he said. “Then I ring the people up and talk them through it and ask what they need.

“I am getting emails from as far away as the Northern Territory.”

Mr Zammit says he runs the business at no charge to those in need – “we are a community business helping the community through times of trouble” – but the support of a sponsor would be appreciated.

“The more people aware of what I am trying to do the more I will be able to help.”

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Councillors in conflict: Cr Darrel Taylor, third left, was less than impressed with a jack-in-the-box stunt pulled at last week’s council meeting by deputy mayor Cr Glenn Aitken, far right. Picture: Gary Sissons

Stunt angers councillor Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au A POP-UP prop jump started an angry exchange at last week’s public council meeting.

Deputy mayor Cr Glenn Aitken brought out a jack-in-the-box with the words “Who is the Liberal candidate for Isaacs?” on its side during a debate about the impact of the state government’s rate capping policy.

Cr Darrel Taylor was angry at the stunt and called Cr Aitken “a disgrace”. He said the deputy mayor’s actions at the meeting were inappropriate and tantamount to “bullying and intimidation”.

Cr Taylor told The Times Cr Aitken is convinced “that I’m the candidate for the seat of Isaacs”.

“It’s totally inaccurate, it’s totally untrue, I haven’t spoken to anyone and I haven’t sought any federal seat,” Cr Taylor said.

“For some reason he’s been like a dog with a bone with this.”

He said he had ignored Cr Aitken’s comments behind the scenes “and treated it like a joke” but will not tolerate intimidation in public.

Cr Aitken said he pulled out the jack-in-the-box “to try to secure an answer”.

“I’ve asked him on a number of occasions but the answers have been highly evasive,” he said.

“If he didn’t have any plans I would have thought he’d just have a bit of a laugh and get on with his business. The response that he gave was entirely disproportionate to the action that was taken.”

In February last year, some councillors called on Cr Taylor to step down as then mayor when he put his hand up for Liberal preselection as the state candidate for Frankston.

The mayor is expected to be bipartisan.

Cr Taylor lost out on preselection to Sean Armistead who narrowly lost out to Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke at last November’s state election. He saw out his 12-month term as mayor.

Mayor Cr Sandra Mayer said “the two councillors get along really well” and the jack-in-the-box argument “took me by surprise”.

“I acted immediately and took the appropriate action, asking Cr Aitken to put the item away,” she said.

“After the council meeting we held a meeting to discuss what happened and both councillors seemed happy with the outcome. Cr Taylor has formally withdrawn the complaint and I consider the matter to be resolved.”

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HOMELESSNESS is a growing concern across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.

SalvoCare records show there were 2,200 “unique clients” seeking emergency housing in Frankston in 2012-13 and 600 “repeat clients”. Volunteer organisation Community Support Frankston reports 444 people with no fixed address needed help from the agency last year, up from 292 in 2013.

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A ‘Sleep In Your Car’ fundraiser will be held at Mornington Park early next month to raise awareness of youth homelessness. Sponsored participants will give up the comfort of their bed for one night to raise money for Fusion’s work with local youth at risk.

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Fundraising and resource manager Stephanie Byrne hopes Frankston and peninsula residents will gain an insight into the troubled lives of those less fortunate.

“We’re encouraging people to give up their bed for a night to help someone else find theirs.”

Former Melburnian of the year, Brendan Nottle of The Salvation Army, will give a keynote address to describe what homelessness on the peninsula looks like, within the wider context of Australia.

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Uber pushes rideshare solution New design for war memorial gets nod

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RIDE-SHARING business Uber has highlighted a lack of public transport options across the Mornington Peninsula in a submission to the state government asking for its controversial uberX service to be legalised.

US based Uber, backed by corporate giants such as Google and investment bank Goldman Sachs, launched its unregulated uberX service across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula late last year (‘Uber’s arrival challenges taxi operators’, The Times 19/1/15).

Licenced taxi operators and drivers are angry that authorities have failed to stop Uber operating illegally in Victoria although the Taxi Services Commission has charged 11 Uber drivers with allegedly driving “a commercial passenger vehicle” without a licence.

The test case in the Melbourne Magistrates Court has been delayed several times and is expected to resume later this month.

Uber sent a 47-page submission to Transport Minister Jacinta Allan late last week urging the Labor state government to “create a licence class for ridesharing” to licence Uber drivers who list their details for passengers to book paid car journeys via the uberX app for smartphones.

Uber spruiked its ridesharing option as a boon for the peninsula’s economy during the peak summer tourism season.

“The population of the Mornington Peninsula is usually about 154,000 residents but over the summer period can swell to a population size of 250,000,”

Mini controversy: Uber launched its illegal uberX ridesharing service on the Mornington Peninsula in December last year.

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its submission stated.

“The area is only served by 96 taxis and limited public transport. This makes it difficult to meet the needs of the tourist population.”

Uber said its 50 “partner vehicles on the road” provided rides to more than 20,000 people on the peninsula over the summer months to and from events such as the Portsea Polo.

“The peninsula is held back due to its size and a lack of public transport options,” the submission claimed.

Uber says it can “be an effective last mile for public transport … where public transport is not available or where services are limited”.

A spokesperson for acting Transport Minister Luke Donnellan said the Andrews government has set up a Taxi and Hire Car Ministerial forum to hear submissions from taxi operators and passenger advocacy groups.

A working group is expected to report back to the forum later this month.

“The working group that is looking at

ride-share services reports back to the forum later this month, and we will take into account the information provided there in our detailed consideration of this important issue,” the spokesperson said.

Last month Liberal opposition leader Matthew Guy publicly backed Uber’s ridesharing offering and said it should be “a top priority” for the Andrews government to regulate the uberX service.

“It’s not about replacing cabs,” Mr Guy said.

While its uberX service remains unregulated, there are concerns about a lack of public liability insurance should passengers or drivers be injured in a car accident.

Uber stakeholder Google has not waited for ridesharing to be regulated in Australia before advertising Uber’s service. The internet search firm includes Uber trips as a transport option when searching for directions using Google Maps.

ment and into the future, so it is very pleasing that so many levels of our community have been involved in funding the project,” mayor Cr Sandra Mayer said.

The plaques, badges, obelisk and the eternal flame at the current memorial at the Frankston Civic Centre will be part of the new design.

The names of returned Frankston servicemen and women will also be engraved on the new memorial.

“The open space around the new Beauty Park memorial will be able to cater for the enormous crowds which are now becoming common place, and we expect it to be completed in time for Anzac Day next year,” Cr Mayer said.

The full design of the new war memorial is expected to be finalised soon and construction is expected to be complete early next year.

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COUNCILLORS have finally given the nod to a new Frankston War Memorial at Beauty Park.

A $405,000 tender has been awarded to Convic Pty Ltd to design and build the memorial. The new design will be scaled back after a proposed $1.4 million project, announced in early 2014, was deemed too expensive to construct.

It had been hoped that the new war memorial would have been in place before this year’s Anzac Day centenary commemorations. Centenary vigils were held at Frankston Park since the existing Davey St memorial site is too small to cope with large crowds.

Mayor Cr Sandra Mayer hailed the councillors’ decision to approve the new war memorial which will be funded by council, Frankston RSL and state and federal governments.

“This is a memorial to those from our community who have served our country in battle in the past, at the mo-

Linking generations: Concept art for a new war memorial to be built at Beauty Park early next year.

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NEWS DESK Fake notes sentence A WOMAN was sentenced in Frankston Magistrates’ Court last week on multiple counts of forging and uttering counterfeit $50 notes.

The 21 year old, of Parkdale, received a 12 month community corrections order and 100 hours of community work. Senior Constable Matt Pearce, of Frankston CIU, said the woman was arrested at Frankston police station on Monday when she reported in as part of her bail conditions. She had earlier been arrested and bailed on 12 May. The woman’s boyfriend, 29, was bailed on similar charges at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. He will reappear on 29 August.

Senior Constable Pearce said the value of the fake notes totalled “many thousands of dollars”.

Tell-tale signs of fake notes are a paperlike feel and a window area that doesn’t feel part of the note but, rather, stuck on. The notes are more easily crumpled than the legitimate plastic notes.

Hotel fracas arrest FRANKSTON Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a 32-year-old man in relation to an alleged assault at licensed premises in Seaford on Sunday 22 May. It is alleged a 22-year-old Seaford man was assaulted at the Frankston-Dandenong Rd premises about 11pm.

A Seaford man was arrested in Chelsea just before 4pm Thursday and later interviewed. He is expected to be charged on summons with intentionally cause serious injury and affray.

In the incident, a man wearing Hells Angels ‘Darkside’ clothing with the words Support 81 came up and allegedly punched the victim to the head several times. Security staff intervened and the offender and two other men were escorted from the premises. The victim refused treatment at the scene but police believe he later re-

quired extensive dental work.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au

Operation Abide FRANKSTON police are hailing Operation Abide a success. A strong police presence in the late-night campaign around the CBD, entertainment and station precincts on Friday 3 July detected no assaults and only two breaches of drink and drug driving rules out of 718 drivers tested. Twenty-two licenced premises were inspected.

The operation will continue every Friday and Saturday night – and possibly Thursday – from 6pm-2am.

“We are taking a pro-active approach and it appears to be working,” Acting Sergeant Dominic Loughman said.

About 13 uniform and four highway patrol officers will take to the streets each weekend, and visit all the city’s hotels and licenced premises, to advise of breaches of the liquor act and customer issues.

Taking it to the streets POLICE recruits will get a taste of the real world when they spend a day in the Frankston CBD in early next month.

The 30 trainees will be bussed to Station St on Thursday 6 August as part of Operation Optic’s community engagement program, ensuring a strong police presence in the high-activity area.

Acting Senior Sergeant Steve McRae said they would “engage with traders, commuters and shoppers, search possible offenders, and experience the practical side of policing”.

“The street is their real operating environment so this will put all their training into practice,” he said. “Any issues occurring will get their full attention.”

The practical experience exercise will be held two or three times a year.

Wellbeing centre fitout for school Refurbishments have begun at McClelland College’s wellbeing centre in Frankston to support at risk and disengaged students as part of a partnership with South East Water.

“Students who access the wellbeing centre and counselling services consistently present with challenging or adverse life experiences – the tools and support provided by the wellbeing team help them to participate and achieve,” McClelland College wellbeing coordinator Sarah Williams said.

Of the 911 students enrolled at the school, more than 150 are consistently engaged in the wellbeing support and re-engagement programs. Ms Williams said it was important these students had access to a wellbeing area which could provide support in an environment that is warm, inviting and safe.

Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke visited the school to see the renovations being done.

“McClelland College provides invaluable wellbeing and support services to its students to ensure every child can reach their full potential and is given the best chance for a successful future,” he said.

“The school’s new partnership with South East Water is a fantastic example of how organisations can support our community and its future – it’s making a real difference.”

South East Water’s qualified building team offered their time during school holidays to construct a kitchen area with breakfast facilities enabling the program to better provide the most important meal of the day to those who are missing out.

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South East Water will make the move to its new head office in Frankston in coming months.

Doorway to success: McClelland College’s Sarah Williams and South East Water’s Bruce Phillips at the school’s wellbeing centre.

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Gnome arrives at new home FRANKSTON’S latest visitor has received a mixed reception from residents.

A giant silver gnome sculpture was installed at the Cranbourne Rd exit of Peninsula Link last Thursday (16 July) after the popular Tree of Life moving sculpture was moved to Langwarrin’s McClelland Gallery & Sculpture Park earlier this month (‘Tree of Life uprooted for gnome new home’, The Times 6/7/15).

The nine-metre gnome sculpture, entitled Reflective Lullaby, is the work of New Zealand based artist Gregor Kregar. It is made of polished stainless steel.

The arrival of the gnome sparked hundreds of comments on Facebook. Many are disappointed the Tree of Life has been removed and the majority mocked the appearance of a gnome in its place as “ugly” and “an embarrassment”. Some are worried reflected glare from the gnome sculpture could distract drivers on sunny days.

Others defended the gnome and over the weekend smaller gnomes had been placed at the feet of the large gnome by persons unknown.

The steel gnome has been called “a waste of our money” by many who are unhappy at its appearance alongside Peninsula Link but the sculpture is not funded by taxpayers’ or ratepayers’ funds.

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Night out: Artist of the year Bob Kelly enjoying the ball with his daughter, Jacinta. Picture: Lucy Deitz

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INDIGENOUS artist Bob Kelly, of Rye, was named Artist of the Year at the annual NAIDOC Ball at Mornington Racecourse on Friday 3 July.

The event heralded the start of NAIDOC Week, a major happening on the Indigenous calendar, with events across the country celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contributions to our way of life.

This year’s theme was: “We all stand on sacred ground – learn, respect and celebrate”.

Djirri Djirri dancers performed traditional dance, accompanied by the didgeridoo, before the crowd of 250. Among the guests were Mornington Peninsula mayor Cr Bev Colomb, Cr Tim Rodgers, shire CEO Carl Cowie and Frankston councillor Darrel Taylor.

Mr Kelly said later that he had been painting and drawing “since I was a kid, before I even started school”.

“The women would be beading and weaving and handing me drawing materials and I took to it very easily,” he said.

“I stopped creating art when I was a teenager after being told my art would get me nowhere. It wasn't until I became a single dad in my 40s that I started my art work again.

Now you can't stop me.

“I use various mediums, oil and carving. I make didgeridoos and boomerangs from local gum and tea tree and do limestone and bone carving.”

He also illustrates children’s books and paints on canvas as well as running workshops for schools and business groups.

Mr Kelly received a plaque, framed certificate and $50 voucher. “After all these years this is my first award,” he said. His works are on sale at Baluk Arts, 6 Bruce St, Mornington.

Other major awards went to elder Aunty Yvonne Luke, community member Wenzel Carter, Tommy Corrigan (sports), Skyla Lauch (youth), non-indigenous Gerard Cook and Aboriginal organisation, Willum Warrain.

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Call for ‘urgent’ talks over port’s future Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au

For and against: While Mornington Peninsula and Frankston councils are calling for the state government to develop the Port of Hastings, Bass Coast Shire says enough is enough, and warns a bigger port will be a loss for the environment and the economy. vide access to the estimated 4.5 kilometres of concrete wharves.

On Friday Cr Colomb said the shire wanted a “green” port in Western Port, “operating to world-best environmental standards”.

“Council has always supported the development of a green port that has no negative impacts on Western Port,” Cr Colomb said.

“We have not been consulted or informed about any alternate possible uses of the port, and any such proposals would need to be thoroughly worked through with council’s and the community’s active involvement.”

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Council says in its latest newsletter that dust from processing brown coal for export at Hastings could “disrupt [the existing plants of] Esso and BlueScope and the township of Hastings”.

Since coming to power, the Labor government has scaled down the activities of Port of Hastings Development Authority, cutting staff from close to 100 to about 12.

The government has instructed those left at the authority to concentrate on increasing opportunities to use Hastings as a “bulk” port.

This year Western Port is expected to be used by 50 ships involved in the export and import of bulk petroleum and

liquefied natural gas.

While previously reluctant in the absence of a definite plan to comment on the environmental effects of a major port at Hastings, Flinders MP and federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt last month joined fellow Liberal state Opposition Leader Matthew Guy in highlighting the damaging effects of blasting Port Phillip Heads to accommodate larger ships.

However, the state government has not suggested blasting to deepen existing shipping channels, and transport experts have repeatedly stated that the world’s largest ships will never be sent to Port Phillip.

Continued Page 14.

UN O IT NL S Y AV F AI EW LA BL E

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire is calling for an “urgent meeting” with the state government over the effects of its plans to lease the Port of Melbourne.

Under the terms of the lease being considered by the government, it will promise not to allow another competitive port to be built for at least 50 years, effectively ending plans for a container port at Hastings.

Instead, the government wants Hastings to be used as a “bulk” port, adding processed brown coal to the existing trade in petroleum products and natural gas.

The call for talks by the shire comes after similar concerns raised by Frankston Council.

However, while Mornington Peninsula and Frankston councils try to convince the government not to abandon Hastings, the Shire of Bass is arguing from a different perspective.

Bass, too, is writing to the government, to stress its opposition to expansion of the port at Hastings.

It also plans on making a submission to Infrastructure Victoria (which will investigate options for a new port) outlining the costs to the region’s economy and environment of a container port at Hastings.

Mornington Peninsula mayor Cr Bev Colomb last week said expanding the Port of Hastings “has significant employment and economic benefits for the southeast region of Melbourne”.

The decision to seek urgent talks with the government was adopted with

little discussion at the council’s meeting Monday 15 July under the “urgent business” part of the meeting.

The council’s action comes more than eight months after Labor won government and an election campaign where Labor signalled its preference for the state’s next container port to be built in Port Phillip and not Western Port.

Frankston Council – which had billed itself as the logical commercial hub of an expanded port at Hastings – has already expressed its concerns to the government.

“A long-term lease will effectively kill off the Port of Hastings expansion for the foreseeable future, and that means killing off a major employment boost in our region,” Frankston mayor Cr Sandra Meyer said (“Frankston lobbying for port at Hastings”, The Times, 13/7/15).

“In addition, if the Port of Melbourne remains our state’s only major port, further destructive dredging will be necessary at the Port Phillip Heads to cater for larger container ships, potentially having a serious impact on the Mornington Peninsula tourism industry.”

Cr Colomb is also opposed to further dredging in Port Phillip and its impact “on our beaches and coastline, the marine environment and sea life”.

Neither council appears to acknowledge that dredging is required to establish a major port at Hastings in close proximity to wetlands, which Australia has an international obligation to protect.

It has been estimated that a container port at Hastings would require 24 million cubic metres of dredging to pro-

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Divisive freeway servo set to open Mike Hast mike@baysidenews.com.au

Call for talks on port’s future Continued from Page 12 In September 2014 Mr Hunt told The Times that Bay West “would be the largest dredging and blasting proposal in the last 30 years”.

“There is currently no proposal to assess regarding the Port of Hastings, but if one were put forward, it would have to be assessed by what is likely to be one of Australia’s most comprehensive environmental impact statements under federal law.”

One year before that and weeks before he was made environment minister, Mr Hunt said he believed “the port expansion will be an important boost to Hastings and Western Port in terms of jobs and investment but it must be carried out under strict environmental conditions”.

“Western Port is of huge environmental significance and we have a duty to ensure that any development is carried out sensitively,” he said.

“A consideration of Australia’s international obligations under the Ramsar Convention would be included in the environmental impact studies carried out before any work on the expansion began.

“The planned expansion of the Port of Hastings would have to undergo rigorous environmental assessment at both state and federal levels before any sort of construction work could begin. Both levels of government would have to be satisfied that all potential environmental impacts could be minimised or negated.”

Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors say they want to talk to the state government about

its plans for the future development of the Port of Hastings and a long-term lease of the Port of Melbourne.

They are “strongly opposed to any future deepening or widening of the shipping channels or The Heads in Port Phillip” and do not want to see Hastings “excluded as an option for further expansion as a direct result of” leasing the Port of Melbourne.

“We really need some direction from the state government about their long-term plans, both for Hastings and the Port of Melbourne,” Cr Colomb said.

“If the Port of Melbourne is to be Melbourne’s only port for the next 70 years, it will require significant dredging and deepening of The Heads and [Port Phillip] bay. Council is deeply concerned about the impact that dredging will have on the bay.”

Cr Colomb said it was “important that all stakeholders have an opportunity to have their views heard and their concerns addressed”.

“The bay is a vital part of the peninsula’s environmental, social and economic fabric and we must ensure it is protected and enhanced for future generations.”

Although the Port of Hastings Development Authority is left with just a skeleton staff, Cr Colomb said council wanted the government “to commit to finalising the Port of Hastings studies, building on the work that has already been undertaken”

THE southbound freeway service centre on Peninsula Link at Baxter is scheduled to open on Thursday.

It will end controversy that has lasted more than five years and saw Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors butt heads with the well-connected developer AA Holdings as well as former roads minister Terry Mulder and former planning minister Matthew Guy, who approved an amendment to the shire’s planning scheme to enable the centres to be built and ignored the shire council’s desire to stop commercial buildings in the green wedge.

The southbound servo is a “twin” and its northbound version will likely open in December. The two centres are costing the developer about $30 million including two new lanes on a freeway bridge as well as on and off ramps.

The project is costing AA Holdings more than first anticipated as the freeway builder, the Southern Way consortium and its construction contractor Abigroup, built a four-lane bridge at Baxter even though the service centres were in the original plan. Southern Way was under enormous financial and political pressure to complete the freeway on time and had lost crucial weeks due to wet weather.

State government agency Linking Melbourne Authority kicked off the service centres controversy in mid-2010 when it sought a company to build and operate the twin outlets. LMA managed the construction of Peninsula Link, which started in February 2010 and was finished in January 2013. The service centres were due to open at the

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same time as the freeway.

In June 2010, LMA chief executive Ken Mathers said the centres were expected to create up to 400 permanent local jobs and would “give drivers the chance to refresh and overcome the dangerous effects of fatigue”, a claim that was rejected by shire councillors who pointed out that it was less than an hour from Melbourne to the freeway’s end at Rosebud (or just 20 minutes between Rosebud and the northbound service centre).

In its submission to the Peninsula Link environmental effects statement process in December 2008, the shire told LMA it “would continue to discourage the development of service centres within the green wedge zone ... to avoid further impacts on the landscape or agricultural land”.

In late 2011, the council knocked back the proposal, stating the centres would have unacceptable environmental impacts on the Moorooduc flood plain, were too big, and would adversely impact residential neighbours.

AA Holdings appealed the decision in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal in June 2012. The tribunal confirmed the council’s decision and stated key reasons for its refusal included insufficient traffic to justify the servos, loss of green wedge farmland, and the potential impact on breeding grounds of the threatened dwarf galaxia native fish.

AA Holdings went back to the drawing board and submitted a scaled-down version with each FSC building reduced from about 3000 square metres to 1600 sqm and fewer retail outlets.

This was the proposal effectively approved by Mr Guy before the council could comment last year. The council had called for an investigation

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Wedge servos: The controversial freeway service centres on Peninsula Link at Baxter. The southbound one, top, is set to open this week and its northbound “twin” with its own wetlands will be ready by December. Picture: Gary Sissons

into the exit to the freeway from the southbound FSC, which objectors and shire officers said was not long enough for trucks and towing vehicles to attain a safe speed to rejoin the freeway.

The council wanted a path so pedestrians walking to the FSCs were not tempted to cross the freeway. It also wanted “adequate noise protection, control of litter, and security for the directly adjoining landowners”.

Mr Guy said he wrote to the council on 31 August 2013 and received no reply. He approved

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Mr Guy said the council had had since August to comment and that the scaled-down proposal “had the support of shire officers”. He dealt with the matter under a planning law known as A20 part 5 intervention.

The council said the servos would “adversely impact the economic vitality of other activity centres on the Mornington Peninsula” as the pro-

THE southbound service centre at Baxter has a system to stop so-called petrol drive-offs, people paying for fuel but driving off without paying.

Many service station owners factor the losses into their operations and police are rarely called but AA Holdings has been installing Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems at its freeway service centres such as at Officer on the Princes Highway.

The system uses both long-range and short-range cameras.

All vehicle number plates are read and checked as they enter the fuel pump forecourt. A warning system alerts staff of known drive-off offenders and stolen number plates before they ever arrive at the pump.

The system is connected to a national database.

Potential drive-offs can see that their number plate is being monitored on a screen, making them think twice about committing an offence.

The system also “catches” people who have failed to pay on a previous occasion or occasions.

ANPR systems have been used by Victoria Police for several years to identify unregistered cars and are being used more than ever now that Victorian vehicles do not have registration stickers on windscreens.

The United Kingdom has had ANPR systems for more than a decade to stop drive-offs but they are also used to automatically stop unregistered and uninsured cars being filled with fuel.

Drivers can only fill their cars with fuel once the camera has captured and logged the vehicle’s number plate.

posed retail part of the servos was “equivalent to the size of a local activity centre [that] would typically serve a population up to 5000 people”.

Last Thursday a spokesman for AA Holdings told The News the southbound centre had three food outlets – McDonald’s, Oporto, and Oliver’s Real Food as well as a Calvino Coffee shop and a 50-square metre tourism information centre, which will be operated by the shire.

“There are fuelling points for 26 cars, three trucks and two for electric vehicles,” he said.

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In 2010 I attended an Australia wide gathering of field naturalist members in Chinchilla, Queensland and one of the places visited was a newly completed coal fired power station. We were not permitted to leave the bus but were shown the main features of the complex, including the conveyor belt which brought the coal to the furnaces.

We were told that of the three dairy farms, A, B, and C side by side, the power company purchased A and C but not B. This dairy farmer discovered that his milk was turned down by the purchaser because his milk was contaminated with coal dust. The power company refused to compensate him, nor prevent the coal dust floating on to his farm.

Farmers in NSW near the proposed Shenaua Coal Mine in the Liverpool Plains will, if this proposal goes ahead, face the same problem.

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A recent independent evaluation of beyondblue’s Have the Conversation guide found it has been accessed on the website almost 900,000 times, with half of surveyed users going on to have a conversation with someone who they were concerned about or broaching the subject of their own mental health. The evaluation also found the guide positively influenced up to 1.3 million conversations by improving how people engaged their friends and loved ones. If you are struggling a bit but don’t know how to reach out for support, or you’re concerned about someone else, but don’t know what to say, visit www.beyondblue.org.au/conversations You can speak to a mental health professional any time, day or night, by contacting beyondblue’s support service on 1300 22 4636.

Depression and anxiety won’t get better without help and, if left undiagnosed and untreated, these conditions can become disabling or even lead to someone thinking about suicide.

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Truly inspirational All in all I was totally blown away by the people from all over the Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne and in fact as far as NSW who attended my book launch in Hastings last month (‘Taking control of life for the better’, The Times 1/6/15).

There were well over 100 guests with some spilling out on to the street. Thanks to Natalie Petersen and her staff at Petersens Bookstore.

The event was made possible by creating a safe and supportive space.

The message in my book From Misery to Mastery: Journey to Freedom and Empowerment is a clear one for women experiencing or having experienced adversity such as family violence: they can get out and come out on top.

Bridge gone: Frankston Council is replacing Kananook Creek bridges at Beach St and Fiocchi Avenue, above. ‘Like-for-like’ timber bridges will replace the former structures. Alternative creek crossing points remain open at Allawah Ave and Wells St. The Beach St and Fiocchi Ave Bridges will remain closed until about the end of September. Pictures: Gary Sissons They do not deserve to be mistreated and our children must be shown it is not the way to live.

People like Rosie Batty and everyone in our community are all just drops in the ocean, but if we all pull together to shine a light on this, we can create a ripple effect and move towards peaceful and respectful communities.

It is my mission, through my book, to be the voice for those women who have lost theirs, to take back the control of their lives again, and to make a stand against this global epidemic.

Ruth Cyster-Stuettgen, Ferntree Gully

Safety on the farm It is a well-known fact that agriculture is a highrisk profession. What is less well known is that farmers are far more likely to die at work than workers in any other industry.

Despite agriculture employing less than three per cent of Victorian workers, 28 per cent of all workplace deaths in the past five years have been on farms.

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Yet, it is more experienced farmers who are over-represented in farming deaths each year.

Because the great enemy of experience is complacency. And, when it comes to farm safety, complacency can kill.

Machinery, essential to every farm, must be well maintained and used for the right purpose.

Quad bikes need to be operated within their limits. Children and visitors, who are also dying on Victoria’s farms, need to be kept away from work areas.

WorkSafe runs farm safety educational campaigns, attends field days, and conducts on-farm inspections. But the power to reduce the death toll on Victorian farms lies with farmers themselves.

Their families, their employees, and their very lives depend on it.

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ENSCONCED within a stand of private trees that guard the perimeter, all bit a few glimpses of this home are available from the street, however for those willing to take the journey, the revealing of this home is nothing short of spectacular. The crushed rock driveway alone instantly demonstrates that little expense has been spared creating this outstanding rural-residential property. The massive parking area spreads out before the home and the massive high-span machinery barn that stands alongside. The family

living space across both levels of the home is fantastic with no less than four distinct zones for everyone to spread out and enjoy. Raked timber ceilings featuring through most of the downstairs living areas with a slate-tiled hallway leading past a superb formal lounge with an open-fire place set into a feature Castlemaine stone wall. To the far side is an equally spacious family room with the nearby dining area nestling nicely against the country-theme kitchen. Featuring a hint of rustic appeal with some exposed brick, the timber

kitchen has a dishwasher, and an intriguing island bench with second sink and prep space for dinners. At the top of the stairs is a third, spacious lounge room and to the main bedroom is a short hallway flanked by the ensuite and walk-in robe. Two more bedrooms are set either side of a rumpus room and these share the main upstairs bathroom.

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SOMERVILLE 10 Carla Court This BV home on approx.800m2 offers 3 bedrooms with BIR’s, galley kitchen with gas cooking, sunken formal lounge, gas wall furnace, separate family/ meals area opening to the backyard, and double garage. Located close to schools, parks and the shops. A perfect investment or ideal for first home buyers.

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NESTLED in the serene hills of the peninsula hinterland, the iconic Pig & Whistle Tavern is part of a vast parcel of land measuring 11.18 hectares that also includes a fourbedroom residence and about 1.4 hectares of vineyards and picnic areas. A favorite watering hole for locals and visitors touring the region, the tavern shows strong growth in food and beverage sales, and there is the potential to further diversify and increase trade through cellar door wine sales and developing the accommodation side of the business (STCA). The residence is is excellent condition and includes the usual living areas and bathrooms, with the addition of an in-ground swimming pool.

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•100m2 approx •Food licence and grease trap •Corner site close to Main street •Overlooking Mornington Central •Fantastic exposure and scope for outdoor seating

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Kara James Commercial Specialist Mobile: 0412 939 224 Ph:9788 7400 kara.james@naiharcourts.com.au Kelly Amor Commercial Portfolio Manager Mobile: 0403 630 524 Ph:9788 7400 kelly.amor@naiharcourts.com.au

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VICTORIAN politicians are again playing political football with infrastructure – not the abandoned East West Link but the state’s future port needs and the fate of Port Phillip.

And the Liberal and Labor “players” in their nice new shiny jumpers with no actual mud on them have been joined by a ring-in from another team – federal environment minister Greg Hunt, who is no doubt wearing his Team Australia jumper and knows the field of play quite well being a Victorian and living on the peninsula near Melbourne’s vast waterway.

The past few weeks have seen claim and counter-claim about what will happen if the Andrews Labor government leases the Port of Melbourne to one of the big shipping companies for 70 years.

It hopes to receive $7 billion, which it will use to remove 50 of the state’s worst level crossings over the next eight years as well as building Melbourne Metro, the West Gate Distributor and other transport projects not yet announced.

No new container port The state Opposition claims the government will have to give the shipping company a monopoly to get the best price. This means no new container port at either Hastings or on the western shore of Port Phillip, the so-called Bay West option proposed between Werribee and Geelong.

The squabble over the two locations has been a long political football game – in the early 2000s, the Labor government proposed expanding the Port of Hastings over 25 years in three stages.

It spent a bucket of money on reports and consultants. But something was amiss as the Port of Hastings land use and transport strategy was completed in September 2006, but the government stalled its release until March 2007 and again until December. Labor government ports

minister Tim Pallas finally found time to visit Hastings in August 2009 to explain the plan to stakeholders, but still nothing happened.

Labor lost government to the Liberal-Nationals Coalition in 2010. The Coalition picked up the Hastings ball with ports minister Denis Napthine in mid-2013 committing $110 million over four years to do economic and scientific studies.

Labor lost interest in Hastings and started promoting Bay West. Why did it spend all that money and time looking at expanding the Port of Hastings?

The game entered the fourth quarter last year when the Coalition lost government after just four years in office. The Labor government cut the cash for Port of Hastings planning, devastating the expectations of many people.

People saw an expanded port as the key to reviving a town doing it tough, especially after job losses and contraction at BlueScope Steel, the area’s only major industry. Environmentalists were overjoyed as an expanded port would have put at risk Western Port’s unique natural values.

Blasting The Heads The Liberal-Nationals Opposition has gone in hard on the Labor government’s plan to lease the Port of Melbourne for 50 years (with the option of a further 20 years). Opposition Leader Matthew Guy and shadow treasurer Michael O’Brien have nails sticking out of their footy boots as they’ve tried to frightened Victorians about the government’s port lease plan.

They have claimed the entrance to Port Phillip, The Heads, will have to be blasted to allow larger ships of the future to enter. Southern peninsula Liberal MP Martin Dixon had a crack in the goal square two weeks ago when he said widening and deepening The Heads would make the controversial 2008-09 dredging “pale into insignificance” and ensure “the destruction of Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park”.

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with the bay Greg Hunt got his hands on the ball in late June when he stood on an inner city beach with his state Liberal colleague Matthew Guy for a photo that went with a story in The Age in which Mr Hunt said he too was concerned about the environmental damage to Port Phillip that would be caused by “blasting” the entrance. (No appearance from either of these two gentlemen during the 2008-09 Channel Deepening Project (CDP), by the way.)

The blasting claim is a shocker, excuse the pun.

The Heads have not been blasted since 1986. (It’s perhaps surprising that it occurred as recently as this, given that we’ve had some sensitivity toward the environment since at least the 1970s.)

Work by the dredger the Queen of the Netherlands in 2008-09 in The Heads was done with the maritime equivalent of one of those tunnelling machines. Most of the rock was sucked up and deposited off Mt Martha.

Blasting at The Heads started in 1883 when the pointy Lightning Rock, about seven metres below the waves, was felled. By 1900, the channel had been deepened to 10 metres. By 1924, various blasting episodes had deepened it to 13.1 metres. By 1986 it was 14 metres deep and no further work was done until 2008-09 when it was deepened to allow ships of 14 metres draught to enter.

Blasting was vigorously discounted by the Port of Melbourne Corporation during the CDP environmental effects process before work started in 2008. It was old technology and not suitable for the vast amount that needed to be removed (about 550,000 cubic metres along about one kilometre of rocky channel edge).

In 2003 the corporation stated that dredging at The Heads was going to be extensive because they knew they only had one bite of the cherry and would never be able to do any more.

The entrance to Port Phillip is 3.4 kilometres

wide but the Great Ship Channel is just 245 metres. Either side of it is Lonsdale Rock on the western side and Corsair Rock on the eastern, Mornington Peninsula side.

So blasting is a myth and won’t occur.

Super-sized ships There has also been vigorous argument about the size of ships that could enter Port Phillip in the future. This is not only connected to the claimed need to deepen The Heads as well as the shipping channels to the docks but also how long the port will remain viable. The Opposition claims larger ships will need to access the port but this is not clear.

Some shipping and logistics specialists state the Port of Melbourne (or a second container port) will never need to accommodate the so-called megaships of now and the future. Victoria and Australia generally will continue to be served by ships carrying 3000 to 7000 containers (twentyfoot equivalent units, or TEUs) well into the future.

The largest vessel visiting Australian ports is the so-called Post Panamax Plus, which carries 6000-8000 TEUs and has a draught of 14.5 metres. Maersk’s Triple E Class launched last year holds 18,000 TEUs and draws only 14.5 metres, although it is 400 metres long and 59 metres wide and could not enter The Heads or berth safely at the Port of Melbourne.

Dr Hermione Parsons of Victoria University’s Institute for Supply Chain and Logistics says megaships will never visit Victorian ports as our market is too small. She said they travel between Shanghai, Rotterdam, Los Angeles and other major trading ports that service large populations.

“To say those ships will visit Melbourne is like saying a rocket to the moon will take a detour via Tasmania,” Dr Parsons told The Age. Politicians have also been scrapping over the “container numbers” ball.

It has been reported the Napthine Coalition

Boxes galore: Hyundai Oakland, the longest container vessel to enter Port Phillip, visited in May 2014. The ship is 71,783 gross tonnage, 293 metres long, 40 metres wide and can carry 6350 TEUs. Ships of 40 metres wide have visited but they were 260 metres long. Picture: Andrew Mackinnon, aquamanships.com

government used the assumption that the Port of Melbourne cannot move more than 5.3 million shipping containers a year to justify the development of Hastings.

But when the Port of Melbourne Corporation was justifying its $717 million dredging project, it stated the port would be handling 8 million TEUs a year by 2030. The entire economic case for channel deepening and its environmental risk assessment was built on the projection.

The Port of Melbourne will reach capacity by 2035 if the 5.3 million figure is used. Another consultant stated capacity would not be reached until about 2055, based on the 8 million figure.

This is very much a case of hiring a consultant to get the answer you want.

How not to say something Overtime in this game of political football occurred last Thursday when the Andrews Labor government attempted to shirtfront the Opposition and the Greens after they blocked the Port

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“Don’t stand in the way” warned Acting Premier James Merlino when he visited a level crossing in the eastern suburbs to launch a new “community campaign”.

In a media statement, he said the campaign would “allow anyone who is passionate about reducing road congestion, running more trains or saving Victorian lives to send a message to Victorian Liberal and Greens MPs to support the Labor government’s plan to get rid of these dangerous, deadly level crossings”.

“Last month, Coalition and Greens MPs teamed up in Parliament to oppose the removal of these crossings,” he stated.

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On and on it went for more than 300 words but not one word about the port lease.

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Sheoak has super powers: wildlife group A NATIVE tree that feeds a range of animals, is a gardener’s best friend, and suppresses weed growth sounds too good to be true but these are just some of the attributes of the casuarina known as sheoak.

The species is the focus of the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife’s “Backyard Buddies” program.

The sheoak has super powers, says Susanna Bradshaw, CEO of the foundation. “It feeds a range of animals from endangered birds to mammals and even caterpillars.

“The roots of the sheoak are a gardener’s best friend because they

contain bacteria that convert nitrogen in the air into nitrate for the soil. This is like the ultimate plant food.

“Sheoak needles help sustain native animals and livestock, and make great mulch, which suppresses weed growth.”

Tips for living with sheoaks: n Don’t plant them too close to your nice lawn as the needles may smother grass. Since lawn doesn’t support many plants or animals, see if you can convert some areas into garden beds instead, where sheoaks will be happy to grow and provide free mulch. n Sheoaks planted in a row make an excellent windbreak for gardens.

n They are very fast growers so won’t stay small for long.

“Have you ever wondered why your local bushland, particularly in winter, seems to turn into a patchwork of red and green from time to time?

It can look like some of the trees are dying off but this is the male sheoaks releasing their red pollen,” Ms Bradshaw said.

“As Australia’s population continues to grow and bushland is making way for urban development, it is becoming more important to offer safe refuges for plants and animals in our own backyards. That is exactly where the sheoak can help.

“They offer food and shelter to native wildlife and encourages them into backyards for us to enjoy.

“The amazing sheoak is a super-fast grower. In the right conditions, some species can manage to grow three metres in a year.”

Fast facts about sheoaks: n “Casuarina” comes from the word cassowary because their needles look very similar to cassowary feathers. n The sheoak has individual male and female plants, which is unusual as most plants are both male and female. n In the United States they were introduced as a forestry tree but are now listed as a highly invasive weed.

“Sheoaks come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but they all have long, green ‘leaves’ that are actually mini branches, as well as lots of small, rounded seed cones on the female plants,” Ms Bradshaw said.

“The sheoak was used by Aboriginal tribes for spears and easing toothache.

“The beautiful sound of wind blowing through the branches of a casuarina stand is another nice reason to have these lovely trees around.” n Backyard Buddies is a free program that includes a monthly email with tips to make backyards inviting and safe for native animals and plants.

Details: www.backyardbuddies.net.au

Super plant: Left, drooping sheoak. Picture: Tony Dudley. Centre, a glossy black cockatoo eating a sheoak seed. Picture: Ian Sanderson. Right, sheoak flower. Picture: Margaret Donald

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Seafarers: Whales which make their way along the coast are a winter attraction for tourists while their sightings are being recorded on Google maps and the Facebook page Two Bays Whale Project. Picture: Renee de Bondt

Whales arrive, and leave, in record numbers Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au IT has been a record year for whale sightings in and around Western Port.

Nearly 80 sightings of mostly humpback whales have been reported in the bay, from near Crib Point, Phillip Island and Sea Rocks.

Others have been spotted off Mornington Peninsula surf beaches.

With the whale spotting season ending next month (August) Dolphin Research Institute executive director Jeff Weir said the increasing number of whales “is consistent with the

population of humpback whales still recovering from the days of commercial whaling”.

The whales have provided a pleasant added extra for passengers on the French Island ferry as well as proving a boon to tourism.

Mikala Peters, education and environmental officer with Phillip Islandbased Wildlife Coast Cruises, said good sea conditions from mid-June had enabled them to show passengers “spot numerous pods of Humpback whales as they travel along Bass Coast and into Western Port on their way to Queensland”.

Ms Peters said the sightings included two killer whales. She said whales had been sighted during whale and seal watching cruises off Cat Bay, Ventnor, Red Rocks, Cowes and off French Island on seven different occasions. Some trips had recorded up to four sightings.

“With approximately 560 people on the Whale Hotline network, awareness of sightings is high and locals and visitors alike have a very good chance of seeing whale blows from shore,” Ms Peters said.

Mr Weir said researchers had noted changes in the patterns and timing of

aspects of the whales’ migration up the east coast. “It might be that we are seeing the result of greater numbers of whales where some individuals are doing different things,” he said.

“At the same time we are seeing changes in the distribution of other marine species around our coast, so this could also be symptomatic of much wider environmental changes.”

Both Mr Weir and Ms Peters said it was important that people in boats remember not to approach whales closer than 200 metres.

“This is both to respect the whales and also keep people safe,” Mr Weir

said. “In 2013 DRI team members witnessed a competitive pod of humpback whales off Mt Martha, with six animals seeming to fight for dominance.

“Six animals, each the size of a tourist coach, playing underwater demolition derby, leaving blood and skin on the water’s surface. Any vessel too close would have been smashed.”

Wildlife Coast Cruises leave Cowes at 9.30am Saturdays and Sundays until the first weekend in August.

Whale sightings are published on the Two Bays Whale Project’s Facebook page.

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Brass band trombone player killed in action Compiled by Melissa Walsh MR S. S. Price, dentist, will visit Frankston this week end, July 25th. *** AT the last meeting of the Frankston Fire Brigade, it was resolved to donate £5 towards the Country Fire Brigade Ambulance Fund. *** THE following is the result of the Art Union, drawn at Cranbourne on July 15th, in aid of the Cranbourne Belgian Relief Fund :—First prize, No 773 ; second, 686; third, 877 : fourth, 798 ; fifth, 47 ; sixth, 739. *** A prominent store, at Somerville, is being repainted. It has had a large sign with “Shell spirit for motors” upon it.

A waggish painter daubed out the first S. The result was a capital advertisement, which however shocked the unco guid. *** THE Frankston Red Cross Society notify in our advertising columns that they require old linen, calico, muslin, flannelette etc., in any quantity, and would be obliged if the donors would send or bring same to the depot. Mechanics’ Hall, on Tuesday, next at 8 o’clock. *** A good evenings amusement is assured to those who attend the Mechanics’ Hall on Friday evening next, the occasion being an entertainment given by the Somerville school children under the direction of their teacher (Mr Reed), in aid of the funds of the

Frankston Red Cross Society. *** IN another column, Mr Oscar Bailey announces that he intends to come forward as a candidate for a seat in the Council for the North Riding of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings, and intends to address the electors in the local hall at an early date, on his opinions of Shire matters. *** THE young ladies of the Frankston Methodist Church are inviting the public to a social in the School Room on Wednesday evening next, the proceeds of which are intended to go towards defraying the debt existing on the Church organ. A good programme is being arranged and a pleasant evening’s entertainment is assured. *** OUR readers are reminded of Messrs Brody and Mason’s extensive sale at “Cricklewood,” on Wednesday next, on account of Mr G. Booth, who has leased his farm. Owing to the large number of articles to be disposed of the sale will commence at one o’clock sharp. A full list appears in our advertising column. *** THE following are the results of the football matches played on the Peninsula last Saturday .—Somerville, 13 goals 15 behinds beat Frankston, 5 goals 7 behinds; Hastings, 3 goals 14 behinds beat Tyabb, 3 goals ; Naval Base, 7 goals 7 behinds beat Langwarrin, 7 goals 6 behinds ; Mornington, 18 goals 3 behinds beat Dromana, 5 goals 8 behinds.

*** BY the steamer Kyarra, which arrived from the front early in the week, three of the men who enlisted from Frankston, returned invalided. We refer to Sergeant Malcolm, Private Connall and Private Leo Gabriel, who were attacked with appendicitis, and had to be operated upon. We offer them our sincere sympathy, and trust that they will completely recover before long, and be able to rejoin their comrades in the fighting line, which, we understand they are only too anxious to do. *** NILKA will not, we hear, be a starter in the Australian Steeple chase to be run at Caulfield this month. Nilka was allotted 10st 2lbs in the event, whilst Zephuron (who has been moving very tenderly on the tracks flats) was not entered. Zephuron will be a starter in the Adelaide Grand National Steeplechase in August, a race the chestnut was sent over to Adelaide for last year, but had the misfortune to be kicked by a stable mate before the race, and in consequence did not face the starter. *** WE again call the attention to an advertisement in another column stating that Colonel Marshall, Chief of the Country Fire Brigade will deliver a lecture on the war, at the Mechanics’ Institute, Frankston, on Monday evening next. The lecture will be particularly interesting in that Colonel Marshall has travelled through many of the countries in which the War is being carried on, and so will bring to bear

that personal knowledge which will enhance to a great degree the value of his lecture. The admission is free but a retiring collection will be made in aid of the funds of the Frankston Branch of the Red Cross Society and for the sick and wounded Australian soldiers.

The Frankston Brass Band has kindly consented to play selections during the evening. It is hoped that the public will attend in such numbers as to provide a crowded house for the Colonel to address. *** AUSTRALIA day (30th July), will be celebrated at Mornington Junction by a grand bazaar and sale of gifts, the proceeds to be devoted to the Red Cross and Belgian Fund. The Presbyterian church has been kindly lent for the occasion and the opening ceremony will be at 3pm, by A. Downward, Esq., M.L.A. The committee have been hard at work for some time getting ready for the fray, and have got together useful and ornamental articles, which will be offered to the public at reasonable prices. As the profits are to be devoted to the help of our soldiers and the Belgians, the response, no doubt, will be a liberal one. *** THE Frankston Brass Band is suffering from the prevailing epidemic of enlistment that is prevalent right through Australia, no fewer than 10 of its members having enlisted to help their comrades in upholding the honour of Australia. We regret to have to announce the death of one of their members in the person of Gunner D.

C. Raulke, of the 4th Battery, 2nd Field Artillery, 1st Aust. Imperial Expeditionary Force, who was killed in action on 7th May. The deceased was one of the most valued members of the band, being an expert trombone player, and a general favourite with all. Deep regret was felt at his untimely loss, though it was tempered by the fact that he died in the defence of his country, and sincere sympathy is expressed for his surviving relatives. *** IN Monday’s ‘Argus’ appeared a drawing of a life and death struggle between an Australian (J. J. Munday) and a Turk, on the top of a cliff, at Sari Bair. Munday tried to thrust the Turk over, but the latter clung to him and both went clattering down into the sea.

There the Australian got the better of his man and held him under the water until he was drowned. Jim Munday will be well remembered by our readers, for the past five years he has visited Frankston and played football with the Bull and Bush Camp team, which annually plays a match at Frankston, and at the concert, organized by Mr Jolly, on the evening of the match, Mr Munday delighted the audience with his singing. Mr Munday also played two matches with the Frankston team, when the local team was in the Federal Competition.

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By Stuart McCullough IT’S on. The battle lines have not so much be drawn as they have sprung up, as one of the oldest rivalries to plague this big old round Earth of ours reignites. Conflict on so vast a scale cannot help but shape the course of human history. There will be casualties, without doubt, but ultimately good will prevail over evil. I speak, of course, of mankind versus nature.

By that I don’t mean some kind of fauna-troubling Bear Grylls-style gastronomic assault. Rather, I’m talking about one man’s heroic battle against his lawn.

I had no idea it would be like this.

For years, I had led a blissfully ignorant existence in apartments where the closest I got to a garden was a bowl of salad. Say what you want about salad, but it doesn’t require major machinery to keep it in check. That all changed when we departed the inner city hipster-haven that is Elwood for Ormond.

When I first saw the lawn in the back yard, I made the fatal mistake of thinking we’d be friends. It never occurred to me that it might rebel.

I’ve never paid much attention to band names: they’re all almost always ridiculous. Cold Chisel, Sex Pistols, The Bonzo Dog Band; each of them makes no sense on their own. For years I had assumed that the name ‘Savage Garden’ was yet another case of a couple of words slapped together without any particular rhyme or reason. A marriage of convenience if you will, not unlike the band itself. But now I know better. In recent weeks I have discovered that there truly is such a thing as a savage garden, and it’s right outside

my lounge room window.

The lawn at our house is kind of like a Tale of Two Cities. The front seems never to change. Like Oscar Wilde’s Dorian Gray, I am beginning to suspect there’s an ageing portrait of our front garden in an attic somewhere.

The grass never seems to grow and it always looks as though it was cut just last week. There was a moment when I began to suspect that it may not be real at all; that we had inadvertently moved into a house that had the astro turf the Brady Bunch rejected as its welcome

mat. But after sending a sample down to the lab, I confirmed its organic providence. It’s real, it’s just exceptionally well behaved; something I tell it on a regular basis to reinforce its good conduct.

However, in a tale of two cities, there is always the matter of the second city.

Just as the front lawn represents London, the back lawn is undoubtedly Parisian, complete with the distinct whiff of revolution in the air. Trying to keep it under control is a task on par with painting the Sydney Harbour Bridge: you finally get to the end and it’s time to start over. It appears to be growing at an incredible rate. I strongly suspect that it’s using some kind of performance enhancing drug and I have started random testing but, to date, it’s managed to evade detection.

It’s often said that something is as dull as watching grass grow, but these people have never sat on our back verandah. Let me put it this way: the front of our place is Bill Bixby, while the back is the Incredible Hulk. You can return from making a cup of tea and feel decidedly shorter; such is the speed at which the grass has grown.

Worse still, the growth is horribly uneven, with pronounced patches of accelerated development that completely betrays where the previous occupants buried the family pets. The entire situation feels mutinous. It’s a state of affairs that cannot be accepted without a fight.

I have mown lawns before. At Tyabb, my father fenced off a vast area and declared that this substantial piece of acreage, the size of which would overshadow several of the smaller

European nations, was the front lawn.

My siblings and I would take turns in mowing this vast area astride a rideon lawnmower. I did some of my best daydreaming as I drove that thing up and down rolling hills, shredding into oblivion any stray tennis ball that’d been left lying idly about. But a rideon lawn mower makes a lot of sense when you’re trying to trim an area the size of Tasmania. It’s harder to justify when the yard is so small, you’d be lucky if you could perform a u-turn.

That’s why we went with something more modest.

Mowing is a task that demands special clothes. In my case, it’s a pair of gumboots, khaki pants and an ostentatious straw hat. It’s makes me look like a Broadway hobo. After pulling the ripcord and one of the muscles in my shoulder, the machine burst into life in a puff of smoke. As I cut a swathe through the lawn, I turned and was confronted by a trail of cut grass.

I had never felt so… masculine. Duty done, I returned the apparatus to the shed only to emerge to find the lawn was, once more, in an unruly state.

Much like Robert Patrick in Terminator 2, it had healed itself. Retreating to the couch, my mood would best be described as ‘forlorn for lawn’. I have always resisted savage garden, both musically and horticulturally. But it was no time for giving up; I vowed to redouble my efforts. For I am the king of the back yard, Lawn of the Rings.

As you are my witnesses, my yard will be perfect. Starting next week.

Weather and motivation permitting, of course. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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BECCY COLE BARES HER SOUL

By Lachlan Bryan For successful performing artists in the prime of their careers, a new album every couple of years is the established rule of thumb. Making records is a long, challenging process which can break the spirits of even the most seasoned pros, and it usually requires all of the artist’s strength and energy, plus the help of a good supporting cast. Beccy Cole has made plenty of records (7 prior to this year, as a fact) and knows the process involved – but this time round she’s complicated things further by teaming new record Sweet Rebecca with her autobiography, Poster Girl.

“When the publisher referred to me as an ‘author’ within the first ten minutes of our conversation I started to like the idea,” says Cole, who claims that she was essentially “talked into” writing her memoirs.

as completely honest and open if I was recounting my stories to another person in the room. Writing it all down myself seemed to make more sense, and luckily the final product isn’t edited too much!”

Alongside the book, new album Sweet Rebecca sees Cole at the top of her game.

Recorded with master producer and good friend Shane Nicholson (the second Cole album in a row that he has produced) the almost exclusively mostly self-penned songs showcase Cole’s abilities as both writer and performer – as well as her continued willingness to bare her soul.

Poster Girl and Sweet Rebecca are available now at all good bookstores and music stores.

Despite being one of Australia’s most established and credible country singers, it was Cole’s personal life that captured the nation’s attention back in 2012 when she ‘came out’ on ABC TV’s Australian Story.

It was seen as a brave move considering her relatively conservative country music fanbase, but Cole found great support from the industry and audience – and also won over a legion of new fans.

“If anything, it made me wish I’d done it a lot sooner,” she says, before noting that the support of her fans did not surprise her at all. The journey from her hometown Adelaide, through the wild country touring circuit of the 90s and early 2000s and eventually to her emergence as an inspirational female icon in recent years certainly makes for interesting reading “I resisted the urge to employ a ghost writer,” she says, “as I didn’t really feel like I’d be

ROSEBUD BUSKFEST 2015 Rosebud’s busking festival will launch on the morning of Saturday 14 November.

Once again there is an impressive $1000 cash prize for the overall winner, plus other prizes of cash, music services and gigs at local venues.

Performers with skills in music, dance, acrobatic skills and comedy, that are transferable to a street environment, are encouraged to submit their entry before Monday 31 August.

Speaking to last year’s overall winner, Brendon Mellere, we hear he has spent time since his win playing gigs around the Peninsula, while working on the production of an album. Brendon invested his $1000 winnings on equipment for his own recording studio.

Asked what winning had meant for his music career, he replied that his confidence in public performance had increased, and it also created a fanbase for him, giving him more recognition as a musician.

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The Best Group winners, The Bean Project, have also been busy in recent months performing in Sydney, Hobart and Canberra and have just released a self-titled EP, which is available at thebeanproject. bandcamp.com or at facebook.com/ thebeanproject.

Ben Langdon from the duo, said that for them the Buskfest win had opened doors to gigs in new venues plus direct access to production professionals previously unknown to them.

The guys all encourage emerging performers to grab this amazing opportunity by entering this year’s busking festival, saying how much fun the day itself had been, never mind the great opportunities it had offered their music career.

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Hillmen out of top bracket NEPEAN LEAGUE

By Toe Punt RED Hill has been knocked out of the top five after going down to Rye on Saturday.

The Hillmen were blown away in the third quarter by a much-improved Rye outfit and were never able to recover, going down 16.4 (100) to 11.10 (76).

Red Hill’s place in the top bracket has been snatched by Sorrento, who led all day to beat top of the table Rosebud.

Rye’s three big guns in Nathan Henley, Kris Bardon and Ryan Mullett were superb for the Demons on Saturday, responding to criticism that they, along with some of their teammates, were ‘downhill skiers’.

Henley was judged best afield with 22 possessions and two goals, while Bardon had 26 touches and Mullett had 28.

Whilst Mullett had more touches (38) against Somerville two weeks ago, his efficiency with the pill on Saturday far outweighed his previous effort.

Andrew Dean was outstanding for the Demons too with four goals while Adrian Gileno and Ben Holmes each contributed three majors.

Rye had 56 inside 50 entries to Red Hill’s 40, while they also had plus-10 clearances.

Red Hill’s Harry Larwill booted four goals in the opening half and looked extremely dangerous. He was the Hillmen’s only productive forward and looked as though he would kick a big bag.

However, Rye’s brainstrust placed Adam Kirkwood onto Larwill after half time and he failed to contribute to the scoreboard again.

Michael Dillon, Jake Mitchell and Ben Macguiness were Red Hill’s best players while Nick Bateman and Seamus Thompson worked tirelessly.

Daniel Schwind certainly looked to enjoy his time in the ruck for the Demons, competing very well in the contests and around the ground. With Rhett Sutton looking out of sorts in the reserves, Schwind could be the right option until Sutton is ready.

Sorrento once again flexed its muscles and reminded everyone that it is well and truly in the premiership hunt after defeating Rosebud by 24 points, 16.4 (100) to 11.10 (76).

The Sharks got their noses in front early in the clash and were able to maintain that slight buffer in the first half.

The visitors opened-up the contest in the third quarter, booting 5.1 to 1.3 to blow the margin out to a match winning 31 points.

Leigh Poholke was sensational for the winners with seven goals, while Miles Pitt was also dangerous in attack with four majors.

Leigh Treeby, James Hallahan and Tyrren Head continued their outstanding form and Jamus Campbell played his second strong game in as many outings.

Tom Baker was sensational for the Buds with six goals while Daniel Wilson and Glenn Peterson, two unsung consistent performers at the Buds, were at the top of their game.

Hastings regained some much need-

ed good form on Saturday, restricting Pearcedale to just two goals while having 32 scoring shots themselves.

The Panthers were held goalless after quarter time, despite the outstanding performances from brothers Joel and Mitchell White.

Paul Rogasch dominated for the Blues while Dan Noble and Luke Clark booted five and three goals respectively.

Steve Charalambous returned for the Blues also and dominated.

Crib Point enjoyed a rare win this season, dominating against Dromana to win 11.17 (83) to 3.17 (35).

Dean Warry booted five goals while James Cook and Brad Davidson were in vintage form.

The Tigers were disappointing. The wheels have totally fallen off this side that was playing with enormous grit and spirit at the beginning of the season.

Only Terry Wheeler, Matt Jones and Billy Quigley were named in their best.

Frankston Bombers had 11 goal kickers in their 23.23 (161) to 7.9 (51)

win against Tyabb.

James Orr dominated in the ruck and Tony Fulton had a heap of it while Andrew White and Jake and Scott Foster booted four goals each.

Jackson Cox, Darcy Underwood and Scott Pickersgill were the best of the Yabbies.

Somerville had to work hard to beat a plucky Devon Meadows by 28 points.

It wasn’t until the last quarter that the Eagles were able to shake the opposition, booting four goals to two to win 11.11 (77) to 7.7 (49).

Luke Collie and Justin Allsop were superb for the winners while Billy Rolfe returned to the line-up and dominated.

Glen Michie kicked four goals for the Meadows while Pat Harmes and Jesse Dehey again showed their class.

There’s a lot to get excited about if you’re a Devon Meadows supporter.

Chase is on: Somerville got up over Devon Meadows in their Nepean League game. Picture: Scott Memery

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Eagles swoop on Pythons to stay in flag race PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Toe Punt E D I T H VA L E - A S P E N D A L E proved that it cannot be discounted in the race for the Peninsula League premiership after thrashing Pines by 72 points in Saturday.

The Eagles were relentless from the first bounce, opening-up a three goal break at quarter time before smashing seven goals to four in the second quarter to open-up a 36-point break.

The home side was unrelenting in the second half also, booting four goals to one in the third and six goals to two in the last, eventually winning 24.11 (155) to 11.17 (83).

You could sense the week before against Langwarrin that the Eagles were building. Their best is certainly very good.

The Eagles certainly stretched Pines defensively with Mark Meehan booting six goals, Jarrod Garth four and Brad Tagg three.

Garth was sensational and dominated all afternoon, while Mark Mullins had a big role to play once again on Guy Hendry and did the job.

Brett O’Hanlon once again showed he is a class above.

Luke Potts was at his finest for Pines and Will Goosey, son of Simon, booted a goal on debut for the Pythons. Aaron Edwards booted three goals.

On a day where they were celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their 2005 premiership, Langwarrin fought hard to get the win against Bonbeach on Saturday.

There was nothing between the

sides all afternoon, however, the Kangas showed some much-needed grit and determination to boot three goals to two in the last and win 13.9 (87) to 12.7 (79).

Dylan Luxa and Rikki Johnston were brilliant for the Kangas for the second week on the trot while Mitch Cuthbert was extremely good on debut.

The Kangas were also strengthened with Andrew Withers, Ethan Rahilly and Liam Hogan in the team.

Owen Hulett was superb for the Sharks with five goals while Dylan Jones was sensational in the ruck.

Whilst it’s highly unlikely that the Kangaroos can make the finals, it’s still mathematically possible.

Frankston YCW kept Karingal goalless on Saturday, restricting the opposition to just three points whilst ramming home 27.20 (182) itself.

David Bodley booted seven and Anthony Bruhn five goals while Scott Macleod was on fire with three majors.

Hadley Tomamichel and Luke Van Raay were the best of the Bulls, along with Dylan Gregson and Bevan Malloy.

Seaford booted seven goals to Chelsea’s two in the opening quarter which started an onslaught that finished at 19.13 (127) to 10.13 (73).

Aaron Walton was the best player on the ground with six goals for the Tigers while Josh Stokes and Matt Herbert also played outstanding games.

Flying high: Crib Point and Pearcedale in weekend Nepean League action. Picture: Scott Memery

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Saturday July 25

Seniors Vs North Ballarat 2pm Played at Eureka Stadium

Sunday July 26

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Half way wrap for Nepean and Peninsula leagues PENINSULA LEAGUE

With just six rounds before the end of the MPNFL Nepean Division season, former Devon Meadows coach and radio RPP commentator Brent Clinnick assesses the chances of the six sides still in the premiership hunt.

Here is Clinnick’s views on the clubs looking to claim the 2015 Premiership.

Rosebud FC n Impressive. n Really starting to come together n Loved the balance between attack and defence versus Red Hill n Midfield depth is strong, but just how much impact will the Rob Forest injury have? n Also the Nick Jewell situation, what effect on the group will it have for the remainder of the year?

My tip: Premiers Rye FC n Setting the pace to half way point of season n Bold recruiting in the off-season has been a major positive. n Re-signing Josh Moore also a great move. n Ability to hit scoreboard is a positive, but Rye places a lot of pressure on their forwards to kick a big score, which is a concern. n Defensively a major concern. n Conceding far too many points to the opposition, this will hurt come finals time. n Still a major concern is player development and retention, especially at under 19 level n How sustainable is high priced recruiting? n These two elements are Coach Josh Moore and Rye’s biggest challenge moving forward.

My tip: Preliminary finalist Somerville FC n Up with Rye in terms of best influx of talent during offseason. n Must remain focused and worry about the controllable. n Beaten quality this year but fadeouts have proved costly at times. n Their best is the best going around. Consistently bringing their best is a hurdle. n Maturing more every week, must stay together next year. n Huge upside, must remain united.

My tip: Runners up Hastings FC n Liked what I saw early in the season when beating Rye. n Word out of Hastings is there is a tremendous spark around the place. n Luke Clark is a star, but they get a very even contribution across the board. n Dropped their last two against Rosebud and Sorrento. n Losses against Somerville, Rosebud and Sorrento begs the question…

Can they match it with the best in the comp? n Off field, very well lead by President Phil Stone and his committee. n All club success starts at committee level... “Attitude reflects leadership” My tip: Makes finals but is a first week casualty Red Hill FC n Best is as good as any but worst is really poor. n Must close this gap and find more consistency. n Needs to stop opposition momentum quicker. n Back to back wins against Devon

and Frankston have them back on track after three consecutive losses. n Defensively, fantastic. But unless they kick more goals I can’t see them playing finals footy. n United club off field which is a huge positive.

My tip: Sixth Sorrento FC n When was the last time they lost four games in a Home and Away season? n Best is still clearly good enough pushed Rye and Somerville n Great recent victory against Hastings. n Getting Tapscott, Pitt and ruckman Williams back for the back half of the year is a massive positive. Mattison not far away either. n Will the indifferent start ignite the fire in the second half of the season? n I’m expecting a strong finish by the champs.

My tip: Will finish 4th and advance past Hastings first week of the finals but will be a second week casualty. ***

PENINSULA LEAGUE

THERE are seven rounds left in the MPNFL Peninsula Division season.

In a very tight competition, it appears only the top four sides can win it.

RPP commentator and our very own Toe Punt looks at where the top clubs are at and predicts the final outcome.

Mt Eliza FC 9 wins / 2 losses 16.8 For – Rank 2 9.75 Against – Rank 3 n

Lost two in three weeks to Pines

and YCW. n Heavy reliance on Justin Van Unen n Need to find a way to keep Lockwood deep also n Strength is running backs – Booth, Gill, Lombardozzi, D’Orazio n Been blessed with injury n Need to find a Plan B My Tip: Can’t win the flag Mornington FC 9 wins / 2 losses 15.5 For – Rank 4 9.57 Against – Rank 2 n Lost to Mt Eliza in Round 4 and Bonbeach three weeks ago n Have struggled with injury – no continuity in side n Depth has stood up – teenagers have been getting an opportunity n Hard to score against, despite playing on a small deck n Forward line unsettled n Strong position to make a charge at the right time n Rumours are rife that things are not rosy at the kennel My Tip: Will play in the grand final Pines FC 8 wins / 2 losses / 1 draw 15.6 For – Rank 3 13 Agst – Rank 6 n Losses have come at the hands of Mornington and YCW n Draw against Bonbeach n Good is amongst the best in the competition n Have big weapons in Hendry brothers, Beau & Guy, Potts and Edwards n Game plan that all have brought into and executing most of the time n Need to beat either Mornington

or YCW on the way home to be considered a genuine threat My Tip: goes into second week of finals YCW FC 7 wins / 3 losses 19.15 For – Rank 1 9 Agst – Rank 1 n The yardstick of the competition n Collins, Barry, Eames all back for the second half. Ricky Morris the only one not available from best 22 at this stage. n Great blend of youth and experience. n Good body sizes accross the team n Still best defence and attack in the game, despite the losses. n Hope they have been working on a Plan B also. Almost cost them a premiership. Langwarrin brained them in that shock loss.

My Tip: Premiers Edi-Asp FC 5 wins / 4 losses / 1 draw 15 For – Rank 5 13 Agst – Rank 5 n Hasn’t beaten a side above it.

Drew with Langwarrin after looking gone. n On paper, is better than five wins n Debuting a heap of kids, which is superb for the future. n A-grade talent is good – Garth, O’Hanlon, Clark, Tim & Steve Mannix, Tagg n Future is very, very bright n Deserves to be fifth but won’t progress into the second week My Tip: Loses to Pines in Elimination Final

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