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FRANKSTON’S Citizen of the Year David Cross is celebrating the Frankston Environmental Friends Network’s 20th anniversary this month.

The chair of the network joined representatives from conservation groups that are part of the FEFN to open an exhibition at Frankston library featuring photographs of Frankston’s natural reserves and foreshores. See story Page 8.

Picture: Gary Sissons

Councillor breached code Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au

A COUNCIL watchdog has delivered its verdict on the conduct of two Frankston councillors at a public event at The Deck bar late last year.

Deputy mayor Cr Colin Hampton and Cr Darrel Taylor faced a Municipal Association of Victoria facilitated councillor conduct panel hearing in May to answer accusations of misbehaviour at a marketing campaign launch by developer Peninsula Blue Developments to sell 91 apartments at the planned $80 million Allure Bayside building in Davey St.

The Times understands the panel found Cr Hampton breached code of conduct clauses in the Local Government Act over the way he spoke to council staff in public at the December function.

The panel is believed to have dismissed allegations that Cr Taylor contradicted official council policy when speaking at the event about the benefits of apartment projects in central Frankston.

Allegations of derogatory remarks made by Cr Hampton about and to Cr Taylor at the same event were not proven, according to the panel.

Witnesses claimed Cr Hampton became angry and aggressive when Cr Taylor took to the stage at The Deck after

mayor Cr James Dooley had addressed the bar crowd as official council spokesman.

Cr Hampton was heard by attendees angrily seeking an explanation for Cr Taylor’s public address from council officers and council CEO Dennis Hovenden in the bar immediately after Cr Taylor’s speech.

Mr Hovenden and Cr Dooley are understood to have given evidence at the May panel hearing into both councillors’ conduct. The hearing before the two-person panel was held at Frankston Civic Centre.

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When contacted by The Times Cr Taylor, the election campaign manager for Liberal candidate for Dunkley Chris Crewther, said he could not discuss the hearing outcome unless the panel report is tabled at council.

“Myself and my family have been subject to a disgusting smear campaign ever since I decided to stand up against improper behaviour in council,” Cr Taylor said.

“This smear campaign has come from other councillors as well as the Labor Party.

“Regardless of this disgusting smear campaign I will always stand up for

proper behaviour from within council as this behaviour reflects badly on council and on our city.”

Council has previously refused to even confirm a panel hearing took place when asked by The Times and ignored a question asking whether the panel’s report and decision would be publicly released despite the hearing possibly costing ratepayers about $15,000.

Cr Hampton, a long-time Labor Party member, said Local Government Act restrictions prevented him talking about the panel hearing but he made it clear he wanted the panel’s report to be made public.

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Here is what you need to know during the level crossing removal works.

Upcoming changes to the Frankston line.

Between 24 June – 31 July, we will continue to remove the level crossings at North Road, McKinnon Road and Centre Road, which will affect trains on the Frankston line. Buses will replace trains and there will be changes to traffic conditions during the day and some closures at night with detours in place. Thankfully, we’re on track to finish these works six months early, so the sooner we get these done, the sooner you’ll be on your way.

Road closures* Buses replacing trains on the Frankston line • Between Caulfield and Moorabbin stations from 24 June to 31 July. • McKinnon Road and Centre Road between 8pm 24 June and 6am 27 June.

• Various overnight only closures from 8pm to 6am are also planned for Buses replacing trains on the Stony Point line • Between Frankston and Stony Point stations from 25 June to 31 July. McKinnon and Centre Roads throughout the duration of the works.

Most local traders will be open for business during this time so please support businesses in the area.

Please plan ahead and allow up to an extra 45 minutes in travel time. Visit levelcrossings.vic.gov.au or phone 1800 762 667 for details. *Please note these dates may be subject to change.

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Sky rail ‘grounded’ Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au THERE will be no extended sky rail from Mordialloc to Frankston along the Frankston line.

Labor Transport Minister Jacinta Allan declared at last weekend “there has never been a plan for extended elevated rail on the Frankston line”.

The state minister in the Andrews government decided to step in and end speculation about sky rail being built along the full rail line amid a doublecrossed. com.au flyer campaign, financed by the Liberal Party, in the federal seat of Isaacs urging voters to “put Labor last” and vote against federal MP Mark Dreyfus since “Labor is now planning to build Sky Rail lines four stories [sic] high near you on parts of the Frankston line”.

“We will not be building a Dandenong line-style ‘sky rail’ on the Frankston line. Any allegations we will are false,” Ms Allan said in a statement.

Mr Dreyfus slammed the Liberal Party for its “dishonest campaign” against sky rail on the Frankston line.

“It is, and always has been, a totally false representation of the state government’s plans to improve safety on the Frankston line and to improve travel times for those using the roads,” he said in a statement.

Mr Dreyfus noted the doublecrossed. com.au flyer and associated website are authorised by ‘S. Frost’, who “although it was not stated”, is the state director of the Victorian Liberal Party.

Liberal state opposition spokesman for planning David Davis called the wording of the Labor statement “slip-

Railing against elevated rail: Residents living near the Frankston line are protesting against any possibility of sky rail along any part of the line. Pic: Gary Sissons

pery” and said Ms Allan had not ruled out elevated rail.

The Level Crossing Removal Authority, a state Department of Transport body, will next month announce options for level crossing removals along the Frankston line.

Earlier this month Frankston Council decided not to follow Kingston Council’s lead in formally opposing elevated rail along any part of the Frankston line.

Frankston councillors decided to defer a vote on the divisive matter until 18 July.

Decisions on whether elevated rail or road under rail is more appropriate are still to be made for crossings at Balcombe Rd (Mentone), Charman Rd (Cheltenham), Edithvale Rd (Edithvale), Eel Race Rd (Carrum), Seaford Rd (Sea-

ford), Skye/Overton Rd (Frankston), Station St (Bonbeach), Station St (Carrum).

Road under rail works are underway at three level crossings at North Rd (Ormond), Centre Rd (Bentleigh) and McKinnon Rd (McKinnon).

The LXRA will release options for level crossings removals in July before final decisions are made at the end of the year.

LXRA project director Adam Maguire said planning and consultation is continuing for the eight remaining level crossing removals along the Frankston line.

“This is quite unlike the Caulfield to Dandenong project where the Level Crossing Authority is removing all nine crossings between these two suburbs.”

Hidden agenda for secret council meeting A CLOSED meeting between five Frankston councillors took place last Wednesday (15 June) in an apparent attempt to silence four councillors who decided not to attend the meeting.

The meeting was not listed on council’s website and councillors met behind closed doors to discuss changes to council’s media and communications policy.

While communication was high on the meeting attendees’ minds last week, council was not willing to communicate the reason for the meeting.

When asked for a copy of the Special Meeting agenda council’s media and communications department advised late on Friday that since the meeting was “a closed meeting” no information, including the reason for the meeting, would be provided to the public.

Special Meetings, which can be called between council regular monthly Ordinary Meetings, are usually listed on councils’ websites and an agenda is also published even if a Special Meeting is closed to the public.

Further questions asking who called last Wednesday’s meeting and who decided to keep the meeting secret were not answered by council before deadline.

The Times understands the meeting was called by Crs Glenn Aitken, Brian Cunial and Colin Hampton and council CEO Dennis Hovenden notified councillors that the meeting would be closed to the public.

The three councillors who called the meeting attended the Special Meeting alongside mayor Cr James Dooley and Cr Sandra Mayer.

Crs Darrel Taylor, Suzette Tayler, Mi-

chael O’Reilly and Rebekah Spelman did not turn up, seemingly sensing councillor voting numbers by a ‘gang of five’ were almost certainly stacked against them.

In May last year The Times reported on an attempt to stop councillors speaking to the media, even when expressing personal opinion and not official council policy, without first consulting the mayor and CEO (‘Councillors’ free speech threatened’, The Times 18/5/15).

Last year’s attempt to amend council policy to effectively silence councillors was deferred when some councillors expressed concern about attempts to try to control what they say.

Last week’s secret meeting seems like a second try – this time on the sly – to shut down public comments by some councillors.

It is believed that the five councillors who were at last Wednesday’s 7pm meeting also discussed restrictions on councillors posting comments on online social media sites such as Facebook.

Councillors are elected representatives, not employees of council, and as such should be able to express opinions without being gagged by council.

Differences of opinion between Frankston’s councillors have regularly erupted at public council meetings since late last year.

All councillors have twice been ordered from council chamber by the meeting chairperson to continue heated debate away from public view amid accusations of “bullying” and personal attacks.

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Charities step in to help homeless Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au A COALITION of the willing will step in to fill the void left by the closure of City Life’s cafe and restaurant that provided free meals to Frankston’s homeless and vulnerable.

Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke announced last week that disability services organisation Wallara will work with charity Wintringham “to provide affordable housing, outreach services, meals production and training opportunities for people with disabilities” at Wintringham’s Angus Martin House in Frankston.

Pastor Mark Whitby announced the closure of the Clyde St Mall cafe this month with con-

struction on a $16 million five-storey apartment set to begin at the charity’s rented premises after negotiations over several months with the state government over alternative accommodation for the charity failed to reach an agreement.

Mr Edbrooke had previously revealed Wintringham had accepted $300,000 in state government funding to provide meal and support services in Frankston.

“I am also working with Frankston City Council, Community Support Frankston, Brotherhood of St Laurence and Peninsula Health to ensure that the integrated care services previously delivered at City Life will continue to be provided to our community’s most needy,” Mr Edbrooke said in a statement last week.

“I said I would ensure that these vital services

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for our most needy would be secured for the future and I have. This network of partnerships will create long term and increased capacity to assist the broad cross section of disadvantaged people in our community.”

Statements issued by Winteringham, Wallara, the Brotherhood of St Laurence and Peninsula Health welcomed the opportunity to help homeless and disadvantaged people in Frankston with the aid of state government funding on top of the $300,000 accepted by Wintringham.

“Through our partnership with the state government, we are delighted to be extending our current service delivery in Frankston by making available our kitchen at our recently acquired Angus Martin House for the production of meals,” Wintringham CEO Bryan Lipmann said.

“In addition to this important meals production and training service with Wallara, we are also providing 43 units of affordable housing and outreach services to address the housing and support needs of older homeless people in our community. Wintringham’s recent purchase of Angus Martin house in Frankston has been enabled by the generosity of the Peter and Lyndy White Foundation.”

Frankston mayor Cr James Dooley said council will offer meals and support services from some of its community centres.

“During the period between City Life meals closure and the Wintringham and Wallara meals service commencing, we will provide meals for distribution from our Meals on Wheels service,” he said.

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Plea for safety gear in wake of scuba deaths Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au

Safety call: Robert De Santis wants safety equipment installed at Mornington pier.

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THE frustrating thing about tragedies is that many could be averted or dangers lessened with a little forethought.

The deaths of two scuba divers at Mornington, Friday 10 June, are a case in point (‘Two scuba divers die as waves batter pier’, The Times 13/6/16).

They may not have died if vital rescue equipment had been close at hand.

That’s the view of the man closest to the drama, restaurateur Robert De Santis, who ran from The Rocks restaurant near the base of the pier after a teenager raised the alarm, and climbed down a ladder into the rough seas.

While his efforts were in vain, Mr De Santis has since condemned the shortage of life saving equipment that could have helped him rescue diving instructor Leonie Hanson, 40, who taught at Harbour Dive Australia, Mornington, and a male student, 39, whose name has not been released, of Langwarrin.

The pair drowned in rough and windy conditions after the student apparently got into trouble on the seaward side of the stone wall about noon.

Ms Hanson desperately tried to push him to the safety of a steel ladder in the huge swells – ultimately at the expense of her own life.

A clearly still-affected Mr De Santis last week reflected on the tragedy and discussed measures that could be put in place to prevent a repeat. “There was nothing at hand that we could use to help them,” he said.

“We literally had to steal a 1960s

fibreglass life ring from the mussel man’s boat on the other side of the pier, and that took valuable time. The young fellow who was helping me didn’t have a mobile phone and had to run to the yacht club to get assistance, and that took more time.”

The delays may have cost 10-15 valuable minutes while Ms Hanson was fighting for her own life and that of her exhausted student and while a frantic Mr De Santis was wondering how he and his young helpers could save both of them.

“There was not one life buoy, no rope, no emergency phone and no siren to sound that would have alerted others to come and help us,” he said.

“I had to go down the ladder with nothing. If there had been a rope that I could have clipped on him and focused on her that could have helped.”

“And what would they have cost? $5000-$10,000? But so what? They [Parks Victoria] spent $15 million on replacing the pier and installing nice paving and fancy lights and bollards – but no lifesaving equipment.”

Mr De Santis said concerns that the gear would be vandalised was irrelevant if it helped save a life. “I am sure other piers have such equipment. It’s common sense,” he said.

“And what vandal is going to break the glass and press a siren’s buzzer if it’s going to bring people running?

“What relevance is cost if it helps save two lives.”

The strong winds, cold, rough seas, the divers’ decision to venture onto the seaward side of the pier, and their panic and exhaustion, are all variables that played a part in the divers’ deaths.

They will be considered in the upcoming coronial inquiry.

The provision of suitable rescue equipment is something that can be determined now and possibly forestall another tragedy.

Mornington Yacht Club CEO Rod Austin, who piloted an inflatable boat to the scene, said the three metre fetch of swell, and the 30 minutes it took from being alerted to his arrival at the ladder, meant a rescue was improbable.

Ms Hanson had already disappeared.

Mornington Police Inspector Karen Nyholm said she expected the state coroner to make recommendations on the provision of safety equipment, such as a defibrillator. “Everything is worth thinking about,” she said.

Parks Victoria media manager Lachlan Quick said he preferred not to comment on the provision of rescue equipment until the results of the coronal inquiry were known.

“It was an obviously tragic situation and we will cooperate with the inquiry and hope to prevent these sad events happening again,” he said.

Harbour Dive Australia would not comment on Ms Hanson’s death, but contributors to its Facebook site said: “Sending lots of love and many happy memories for all the staff at Harbour Dive Australia at this extremely sad time. She will be dearly missed for all the right reasons,” Siobhan Redfern.

“Sending love and condolences to both families, friends and all at Harbour Dive. Such a tragedy. A fantastic dive instructor and a beautiful person.

May she rest in peace,” Aoife Nic Fheorais.

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Kitted out for cancer screening FRANKSTON residents are being urged to have regular cancer screening as part of a South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (SEMPHN) and Cancer Council Victoria campaign focused on raising awareness of breast, bowel and cervical cancer screening programs.

Men and women aged 50 to 74 are being encouraged to use an at-home bowel screening kit provided by the federal government when it is sent to residential addresses.

Frankston has Victoria’s lowest participation rate in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, with only 32.2 per cent of residents sent the kit completing the test for doctors to analyse.

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Kate Broun, screening manager at Cancer Council Victoria said cancer screening is for healthy people who do not have symptoms.

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Margin calls: Liberal candidate for Dunkley Chris Crewther, left, and Greens candidate Jeanette Swain, right, listen to Labor candidate Peta Murphy at a debate at Patterson River Secondary College. Pic: Gary Sissons

Parties poles apart on ice Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au BIPARTISANSHIP is thin on the ground around plans to tackle the scourge of ice in Dunkley ahead of the 2 July federal election.

Both the Liberal and Labor candidates for the marginal seat are taking pot-shots at political opponents over similar approaches to help drug users in the Frankston and Mornington regions to hopefully also drive down crime associated with ice.

Liberal contender Chris Crewther launched an “ice action plan” this month to establish a Frankston and peninsula taskforce “to fight the savage effects of the drug” and said Labor had ignored increasing ice use.

“Labor ignored ice. Labor failed to renew the advertising about the dangers of ice and ice use doubled between 2010 and 2013,” Mr Crewther said.

“The Turnbull Liberal government carefully considered the issues raised by the National Ice Taskforce, and the broader Australian community, and is investing $298 million over four years to tackle the problem of ice and other drugs.”

State Premier Daniel Andrews announced a Labor state government $45.5 million “ice action plan” in March last year to support communities across Victoria battle the negative effects of the highly addictive drug.

The federal Liberal ice action plan across Australia mirrors the Victorian government’s commitment to work with health professionals, police and rehabilitation services to try to stem the rise in the use of ice.

At the launch of the federal government’s ice action plan for Dunkley Mr Crewther said he had “personal family experience with drug and ice use ... it is a thing I am very passionate about tackling.”

Mr Crewther said there is widespread concern in Frankston about a ‘cluster’ of pharmacotherapy (methadone) outlets in the centre of Frankston near the train station.

“It is clear from my discussions with locals there is a need to bring together local medical leaders,

including representatives of local pharmacies, to have common-sense discussions and find a solution to the concentration of pharmacotherapy outlets in Frankston,” he said.

Labor candidate for Dunkley Peta Murphy said ice and illicit drug use are “complex issues”.

“There is already a high-level project working on issues surrounding pharmocotherapy in Frankston well under way, and which I am a part of,” she said.

“It involves the local council, state government, Peninsula Health, local medical professionals, Monash and Melbourne University.

“I was invited to be involved as a local with 16 years’ experience in the justice system, having worked on drug and alcohol issues and with families and individuals affected by ice and illicit drugs.”

Ms Murphy said the Liberals have taken “late action on ice” ahead of next month’s federal election.

“It does not make up for the almost $1 billion they have cut from the health Flexible Funds, which among other health priorities, fund drug treatment and rehabilitation services.”

The politicisation of the drugs problem for potential political gain by each major party in Dunkley shows the seat is poised on a knife edge.

Internal Labor polls suggested Ms Murphy held a 52-48 per cent lead over her Liberal rival but a weekend Newspoll revealed a possible swing to Labor in Dunkley after the retirement of outgoing long-time Liberal MP Bruce Billson may not be enough to gain the seat.

The Newspoll opinion survey focused on marginal seats across Australia and found Labor may not make enough ground in several marginal seats needed to win government even if the party’s overall vote increases on 2013’s federal poll.

The Dunkley poll found Labor is on track at this stage to gain a 3.6 per cent swing but this would not be enough to overcome the 5.1 per cent margin currently held by the Liberal Party in the seat.

Newspoll opinion surveys are overseen by Galaxy Research and are regularly published in News Corp’s The Australian newspaper.

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Green team: Frankston mayor James Dooley, left, council environment education officer Debbie Coffey, Friends of Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve’s Leon Costermans, FEFN chair David Cross and Friends of Seaford Foreshore’s Alison Kuiter at the launch of an exhibition at Frankston Library celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Frankston Environmental Friends Network. Pic: Gary Sissons

20-year milestone for conservation network CONSERVATION and environment groups gathered under the umbrella of the Frankston Environmental Friends Network (FEFN) are celebrating the network’s 20th anniversary this year.

An extensive display of photographs of Frankston area natural reserves and foreshores opened on World Environment Day (6 June) is on view at Frankston Library until the end of this month.

FEFN chair and 2016 Frankston Citizen of the Year, David Cross, said network members had helped Frankston Council win the 2015 Australian Sustainable City Award.

“The FEFN has many passionate representatives who

contribute significantly to our monthly meetings. Each of these reps are associated with one or more of the incredible volunteer groups who work tirelessly for Frankston’s wonderful natural reserves and the foreshore,” Mr Cross said.

The FEFN was formed in 1996 to provide a forum for communication between all the community groups associated with Frankston’s natural reserves, Frankston Council environmental officers and reserve maintenance staff.

More than 20 volunteer environmental groups, ranging from small local reserve Friends Groups to large organisations such as the Kananook Creek Association and the Frankston Beach Association, are now part of the network.

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TWO teenagers were assaulted and robbed at Frankston Skate Park last week by up to five men.

Frankston Embona detectives are investigating the incident, 5.45pm, Tuesday 14 June.

One of the victims told police a man started going through his backpack and making demands for his belongings. Then, without warning, he said he was thrown to the ground and kicked and punched several times.

The offenders then demanded one of the teenagers give them his phone’s PIN or they would “cut off his finger”.

The second teenager was also punched to the face.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Al Hanson, of Frankston CIU, said both teenagers had their phones and personal belongings stolen before the offenders ran off towards Frankston station and possibly boarded a bus.

A short time later police arrested a 19-year-old Frankston man who they charged with robbery and assault and bailed him to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 26 August.

An 18-year-old Frankston man was also arrested but released pending summons.

Police are determined to identify the remaining offenders. They are appealing to skate park users who may have had similar experiences to contact Frankston Embona Armed Robbery Taskforce, 9784 5555.

Police chase down carjacker gunman POLICE put their contentious ‘no-pursuit’ policy on hold early Wednesday morning to chase down a man alleged to have carjacked a Frankston shift worker.

The man, 22, was arrested and later remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on 20 June after he allegedly used a handgun to threat-

en the shift worker in Ashley Av, Frankston, and steal his Hyundai sedan, 12.45am.

Somerville Highway Patrol police spotted the stolen car nearby and chased it for 25 minutes through Carrum Downs and Dandenong before the alleged gunman pulled into a driveway, tried to flee, and was arrested.

The Endeavour Hills man may have had an accomplice in a black Holden Commodore who fled the theft scene minutes earlier.

The handgun has not been found.

A senior detective last week said police always had the ability to pursue – in the right circumstances. He said risk assessments took in the time of day, road conditions, traffic, driver behaviour and the possible effects on other road users.

“It’s not a no-pursuit policy,” he said. “It’s just that all the planets have to align before a pursuit is initiated.”

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They show that in the year to March a record 15,286 offences were reported in Frankston compared to 14,271 the year before – a 7.1 per cent hike (or 1015 offences) in the year.

This coincides with a 64 per cent jump in public nuisance offences, 37 per cent jump in sex offences, and 31 per cent rise in burglaries.

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Elder abuse is any act which harms an older person and is carried out by someone they know or trust, such as family and friends. It can

include physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, financial exploitation and neglect.

On the day, shire customer service officers wore purple ribbons and displayed posters to highlight the message, and McCrae Lions pitched in to get the vibrant shading just right.

The shire’s advisory committee on ageing and Peninsula Advisory Committee for Elders (PACE) helped raise awareness with information stands at Rosebud Plaza and Benton Square shopping centre.

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After 35 years, the force is still with the sergeant Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au IT’S tempting to say that the years have flown for Dromana police sergeant Paul Dixon, who recently received his 35-year clasp at an awards ceremony for Mornington Peninsula and Frankston police officers.

Joining as a 17-year-old cadet in 1980, Sgt Dixon completed his HSC (now VCE) as part of the educational squad and was named academic cadet of the year.

He was off to a good start and being paid the grand amount of $93 a week, minus $15 for board, lodgings and food at the Spencer St complex where he lived-in for 12 months.

Sgt Dixon’s first training station was Mornington, followed by stints at the Russell St police complex, Frankston Community Policing Squad, Rosebud, St Kilda Rd and Dromana, where he has been since 2012.

Over the years, there have been plenty of amusing incidents. A smile comes onto Sgt Dixon’s face as he recalls the time another sergeant – who considered himself a dab hand at controlling boats at sea – took the controls during a boating program on the bay.

“He pulled the boat into a sharp 90-degree turn, throwing the Senior Sergeant overboard.

“After we stopped laughing and rescued him, the boat-driving sergeant had to think twice about his boating prowess.”

A proud moment was receiving the district commendation, while at St Kilda Rd, for peacefully negotiating the

Time on his side: Dromana sergeant Paul Dixon contemplates 35 years in the force and, inset, on his graduation day in 1981.

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successful outcome of a siege while a man held children hostage in 1991.

A typical day at Dromana includes “touching base” with other police and following up on outstanding cases or inquiries.

“The focus is on safety, community engagement, particularly around local CFA and SES matters, businesses and other organisations or people in the area,” he said.

He recalls the welcome introduction of labour-saving measures such as the transition to computer databases. “To

do a car check when I joined meant calling D24 on the radio, who then rang the Motor Registration Branch (now VicRoads) who would do a manual check and call you back,” he said.

“This could take up to 15 minutes.

Now we have mobile data terminals in the police car that link us to all the systems to give us this information immediately.”

Sadly, the rise in the use of drugs and their impact on victims through aggressive behaviour and a rise in assaults is something Sergeant Dixon and his

colleagues must come to grips with.

Other changes include the force’s community and policing approach to family violence.

“We are far more cognisant of the depth and impact on the community and have better systems and approaches to challenge offenders,” he said.

“There are far more agencies and referral supports with which we can engage victims. This has been a long time coming and really helps us to try and break the cycle and the severity of the violence.”

Sgt Dixon’s loyalty and service are well regarded by other officers.

“We are really proud of Paul’s commitment to Victoria Police,” Inspector Karen Nyholm said.

“Paul’s policing experience is invaluable on the peninsula in particular. He has maintained really effective computer knowledge and kept up with the times.

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Invite to walk the plank for better beach outlook A BUY a plank offer will see donors names carved into the surface of a beach access boardwalk to be built at Pt Leo. Plans for the boardwalk have already been drawn and the Disabled Surfers Association Mornington Peninsula branch is close to raising money needed for its construction.

The boardwalk will provide wheelchair access to the beach and a viewing platform for lifesavers and the public.

While still S20,000 short, the DSAMP has received grants from Mornington Peninsula Shire and the Department of Infrastructure.

Carving names into planks forming the surface of the boardwalk is one of several options being followed to raise the remainder of the money.

In surfing terms, a plank is a long surfboard, and walking the plank (a surfing manoeuvre) seems an appropriate metaphor for going for a stroll along the boardwalk.

Ash Gardner, re-elected branch president at the DSAMP’s 7 June annual general meeting, said the proposed all abilities boardwalk would run from the Point Leo lifesaving clubhouse to the beach and enable the branch’s beach wheelchairs to be used by the public.

The purpose-built wheelchairs have wide, inflatable tyres which allow them to be pushed across soft sand.

At the moment use of the wheelchairs is limited to the branch’s two annual surfing events at Point Leo.

Mr Gardner said branch’s two annual surfing events had enabled 245 disabled people of all ages and abilities to participate in a surfing experience. More than 560 volunteers had helped out at the events, both in the water and on land.

“Through our events we aim to unite our local community, schools, businesses and residents,” he said in his annual report.

“A good example was running three sessions of our disability awareness in schools program at Frankston High School. Twenty of the students then came and volunteered on the day.”

Mr Gardner said the DSA’s main aim was to “put smiles on dials – that is, to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for people with any disability”.

“The 2015/6 season brought many new ideas, engaged new members of our community and saw a greater number of school-aged kids volunteering at our events.

“It also delivered continual improvement of our systems, development of volunteer roles and development of our volunteers through training.”

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Soft crabs find strength in numbers Words and pictures: Sheree Marris, aquatic scientist and raconteur FORGET the epic aggregations of wildebeest you’ve seen on documentaries, the Mornington Peninsula has something far more spectacular on its front doorstep.

To see it, you’ll need to ditch the binoculars and grab a mask, snorkel and wetsuit because it’s in the waters of Port Phillip.

Around this time every year as the waters cool, hundreds of thousands of giant spider crabs make their way up onto the sandy shallows along the southern shores of the bay. As the name suggests these crabs are impressive in size, with a body measuring over 17cm and long legs that stretch up to 70cm.

The result is an orange army of crabs that blanket the shallows, which can stretch for hundreds of metres and crabs can be 10 deep.

Scientists believe this aggregation is a case of safety in numbers.

Like their crustacean relatives, giant spider crabs need to shed their hard protective shell to grow.

During this time their body is soft and they are vulnerable to the mouths of hungry hunters such as rays, seals and even birds.

Getting together in such huge numbers to moult reduces the chance of being eaten.

Surprisingly, there has been little research conducted on this natural phenomenon, although an active community of citizen scientists are doing a great job of documenting their movements.

It’s a sight that needs to be seen to be believed. The bonus is, anyone can. Where?

Around the southern end of Port Phillip. The crabs are still on the move and you can keep updated on the Spider Crabs Melbourne Facebook page, which has regular reports of their whereabouts and the best time to safely see them.

Although they’re harmless, it is not recommended to pick up the crabs.

Sheree Maris takes an unwater selfie with a giant spider crab backdrop.

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Harcourts Limitless 82 Mt Eliza Way, Mount Eliza 9788 7400

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CONGRATULATIONS BROOKE RAMSAY This week at Century 21 Hastings we are celebrating the grant to Brooke Ramsay of her full Estate Agents License.

Since joining our sales team Brooke has enjoyed a record of sales related successes including the sale of many homes for premium prices without the need to advertise on the open market due to her substantial business pipeline of keen buyers.

As a consequence, Brooke has twice been recognised with a Gold Award for her accomplishments in Residential Sales by Century 21 Australia/ New Zealand.

In celebration, we will be offering a special gift for all vendors who list exclusively with our office during the month of July. Details in next week’s Western Port News.

Contact us on 5979 3555 or email hastingsreception@century21.com.au

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Purpose built tilt panel work shop premises of approx. 352m2 leased to national tenant for 5+5+5 years with annual increases to CPI. Built in 2006, building attracts significant depreciation allowance.

Land area 654m2 zoned Commercial 1 and suitable for multi storey re-development for shops, offices, apartments at a later time (STCA).

Ideal for Self-Managed Super Fund.

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The Best Tradies Shed you’ll see - just lock it up, four vehicle carport all concreted leading to the large lock up garage with double roller doors which inside has skylights, power and a wood heater for the colder days. There is also a fantastic home to go with it! Situated on almost 1/4 acre this neat and complete home is ready for you to move straight in! Featuring two spacious bedrooms plus study, clean & modern kitchen, central bathroom with a generous sized living room with large sliding doors opening out to the front porch also letting plenty of light into the home plus air conditioning & an open fireplace for every climate.

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OCCUPYING a prized position within this select enclave of million dollar seaside homes, this beautiful lifestyle property, perfectly encapsulating the very best of beachside Mornington, is perched above the curve of Mills Beach where you are literally steps to the sand. A bold and contemporary interior design traverses a versatile threelevel floor plan that boasts soaring ceilings and open-plan living and dining areas that are infused with welcoming natural light which gleams off the handsome spotted gum timber floors. Sliding glass doors create a seamless

transition to a superb alfresco entertaining deck and balcony where you take in the view of the bay, and also incorporated into the main living space is a magnificent kitchen that leaves you breathless with beautiful waterfall stone benchtops, quality stainless-steel appliances including a dishwasher, and a large pantry. The main bedroom has a walk-in robe and lovely sunny ensuite, whilst downstairs is an inviting second living area and a separate home office with a huge picture window that frames the lush outlook to create an inspiring space for

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Set on a manageable 504 square metre block, from street level there is a double garage with internal access. The lush tranquillity of adjacent Tanti Creek Reserve and the brilliant blue waters of Port Phillip Bay both combine to form a dream backdrop to this enviable executive home where you will never be far from the action with cosmopolitan bars and cafes along Main Street just a stroll away.

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TUCKED away in a quiet street, this surprising home features three bedrooms and is sure to appeal to any buyer looking for a little piece of serenity. The main bedroom features an ensuite and walk-in robe, with two more bedrooms sharing the main bathroom. Floating timber floors are a highlight to the spacious dining and lounge area which adjoins a kitchen with stainles-steel appliances and plenty of cupboard space. Outside is where the home really impresses with an excellent timber deck overlooking a neat and private backyard. This well-presented home offers low-maintenance living in a convenient location close to schools and transport.

37 Mariners Way, HASTINGS $410,000 plus Bay West Real Estate, 1/109 High Street, hastings, 5979 4412 Don McKenzie, 0419 955 177

AN exciting opportunity exists to secure this quality family home located on a good size block close to schools, shops and transport. Perfect for all buyer types, the home features three fabulous living areas including a formal lounge to the right as you enter, and a comfortable family room. A tiled walkway leads up to the kitchen which boasts stainlesssteel appliances, and there is a spacious dining area which opens out to an aggregate paved alfresco courtyard. The main bedroom has an ensuite and walk-in robe with two more bedrooms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both with built-in robes, sharing the family bathroom. The fully-fenced backyard is great for children and pets to play, and from the street is a double garage with single roller door at the back opening through to the courtyard.

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BOASTING four huge living areas and four fabulous bedrooms, this vast Mount Eliza estate is well-placed to accommodate the discerning family in first-class luxury. Set on a 2577 square metre block that affords bay views from an upstairs deck, the downstairs zone encompasses a large rumpus room with polished timber floorboards, wet bar and access down to a wine cellar. Three bedrooms include a guest bedroom with ensuite, and there is a large second bathroom. Upstairs is a superb kitchen with marble benchtops and plenty of prep space for cooking, and from the adjoining family room you step out to the sizeable deck with bay views. For formal occasions there is a lovely lounge and dining room with fire place and the splendid main bedroom has walk through robes to an opulent ensuite bathroom. The gorgeous landscaped gardens include a floodlit, mod grass tennis court, and a luxurious in ground pool is surrounded by an expansive entertainment area.

This stellar property is positioned in the highly regarded golden mile of Mount Eliza, surrounded by prestigious homes and close to shops, beaches and private schools.

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RARE FREEHOLD IN EXCELLENT FRANKSTON SOUTH RESIDENTIAL CATCHMENT AREA 48 NORMAN AVENUE, FRANKSTON SOUTH Auction: Wednesday 13th July at 11am on-site uFreehold shop measuring 120sqm (approx.) uLAND MEASUREMENTS North & South boundaries 31m East and West boundaries 6m uRear entry loading bay and parking space uPotential to build residential apartment above (STCA) uZoned Commercial 1 (Business) The vacancy rate in this prime retail strip is extremely low. Tenancy description is News Agency and Tatts outlet CONTACT EXCLUSIVE SELLING AGENTS Rogan Ward 0418 343 939 - rogancps@bigpond.com Brett Ward 0476 000 770 - cpsward@bigpond.com

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Cartridge World

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Mornington Thai Restaurant

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4 Commercial spaces successfully leased to exciting new businesses!

Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

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28 apartments selling off the plan

Jacobs and Lowe wishes you all the best in your business

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MORNINGTON 7/117-133 Main Street

HASTINGS 6/1879 Frankston-Flinders Rd

MORNINGTON 2/9 Blake Street

MAKE YOUR MARK ON MAIN STREET

FACTORY ALONG INDUSTRIAL STRIP

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241m2 approx

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468m2 approx

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70m2 approx

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Great street appeal

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3 phase, 250 amp power

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Lovely shop front looking on to Centro

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Near new building

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Office, toilet & kitchen facilities

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Perfect for retail shop or office space

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Flexible lease commencement

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Remote roller door

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Own toilet and kitchenette

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Available Now

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Available Now

Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Michelle Adams

$12,550 pcm + GST + Ogs Inspect As advertised or by appointment.

$3,200 pcm + GST + Ogs Inspect As advertised or by appointment.

0407 743 858 $2,400 pcm + GST + Ogs Inspect As advertised or by appointment.

MORNINGTON 1/175-179 Tyabb Road

MORNINGTON 73 Main Street

MORNINGTON 3/19 Bruce Street

SHOWROOM / WAREHOUSE

PRIME LOCATION

3 MODERN OFFICE SPACES

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500m2 approx

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Extremely high foot traffic area

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Suites C, I & J with shared kitchen & toilet facilities

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Rear storage and access

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100m2 approx

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Available now

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Ample parking

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Great lease conditions

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Located in the Mornington Industrial Estate

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Large display area

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Well worth your inspection

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Kitchen/toilet facilities Michelle Adams

Russell Murphy

$5,500pcm + GST + Ogs 0407 743 858 Inspect As advertised or by appointment.

P.O.A (partial fit out contribution required) 0407 839 184 Inspect As advertised or by appointment.

Michelle Adams

$850 - $1100pcm (inc. outgoings) 0407 743 858 Inspect As advertised or by appointment.

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MORNINGTON 3/92 Watt Road

SEAFORD 60 Kerferd Avenue

HASTINGS 136 High Street

WELCOME TIM & TAM BATHROOMS

STUNNING RETAIL SPACE

HIGH EXPOSURE ON HIGH STREET

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LEASED IN ONE DAY!

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130m2 approx

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880m2 of showroom/warehouse space

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256m2 approx. in busy Watt Road location

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Ample storage

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120m2 mezzanine office space

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Front office space

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Modern Kitchenette/bathroom facilities

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2 road frontages with roller door entries

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Electric roller door

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Security system

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Customer parking in front of building

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Ample parking

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Great exposure

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Russell Murphy

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As the leading Commercial & Industrial specialists on the Mornington Peninsula, our commercial property managers bear a wealth of knowledge and experience, making them the best choice to take care of your investment property.

Choosing Jacobs and Lowe to manage your commercial property puts you in the best possible hands to receive the highest level of care, communication and professionalism to ensure your peace of mind as a property owner.

We would feel privileged to have your business entrusted to us, and will work to ensure the best possible experience with the Jacobs & Lowe Commercial & Industrial team.

Call us today to chat about what we can offer you!

Michelle Adams

$7,700 pcm + GST + Ogs 0407 743 858 Inspect As advertised or by appointment.

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MORNINGTON 61 Watt Road STAGE 2 - SELLING FAST OFF THE PLAN!

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Peninsula Business Park on Watt Road Mornington

MORNINGTON La Monicas

MORNINGTON 13/5 Satu Way

BUSINESS FOR SALE

BOUTIQUE WAREHOUSE

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150m2 approx

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115 m2 approx building area

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Fully licensed

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Modern spacious warehouse complex

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Grease trap & commercial kitchen

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2 allocated carparking spaces

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Seats 36 inside & 12 outside

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Ideal investment or vacant possession available

Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

$69,000 (partial fit-out only)

$259,000 + GST

Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

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Warehouse and office space available

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Sizes starting at 185 m2

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Huge savings buying off the plan in stage 2

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Construction due to begin mid 2016

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Also available for lease

Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

PRICES STARTING FROM $407,000 Inspect As advertised or by appointment.

SOLD

SOLD

MORNINGTON 2/17 Diane Street

MORNINGTON Yabbies Fish & Chips

MORNINGTON Paleo Cafe

MORNINGTON 2nd Floor, 4/315 Main St.

WAREHOUSE FOR SALE

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION

BUSINESS FOR SALE

FANTASTIC INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

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Located in the Mornington industrial area

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Located in heart of retail precinct

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Centrally located on Main Street

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Prime location on Main Street, Mornington

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Ideal investment or vacant possession available

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Successful trading for over 10 years

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Near new equipment

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164m2

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134m2 approx

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Easily transformed into upmarket cafe

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Commercial kitchen

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5 allocated car spaces

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2 allocated carparks

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Attractive lease conditions

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Attractive lease conditions

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7 + 5 year lease, commenced 01/09/2012

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Net return: $56,801 per annum

Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Michelle Adams

$295,000 + GST Inspect As advertised or by appointment.

$69,000 WIWO Inspect As advertised or by appointment.

$65,000 WIWO

0407 743 858 $960,000 Inspect As advertised or by appointment.

MORNINGTON 23-25 Yuilles Road

LANGWARRIN 411 McClelland Drive

MORNINGTON 22 Watt Road

RYE Pencon Garden Supply & Concrete

INCREDIBLE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

INVEST AND OCCUPY

RARE VACANT LAND

BUSINESS FOR SALE

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Two level office building

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Single level office building with ample storage

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Substantial land holding of 3300m2 approx

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4000m2 approx land size

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562.5m2 approx

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498m2 approx

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Prime Watt Road location

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Family owned & operated for over 50 years

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Dual access

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Ample parking on title

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Opportunity to build 9 medium sized warehouses

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Partioned office space

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Partially leased as professional suites

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Be quick, this wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last!

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5 + 5 year lease commenced 7/12/2014

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Michelle Adams

Russell Murphy

$2.2 million 0407 743 858 Inspect As advertised or by appointment.

$895,000 0407 839 184 Inspect As advertised or by appointment.

UNDER CONTRACT

Specialiazing in mini-mix concrete, sand, soil & mulch

Russell Murphy

$1.1 million plus 0407 839 184 Inspect As advertised or by appointment.

Vendor terms available Russell Murphy

PRICE ON APPLICATION 0407 839 184 Inspect As advertised or by appointment.

UNDER CONTRACT

SOLD

SEAFORD 10 Wise Avenue

MORNINGTON Franks Classique Bakery

RYE Marine Tavern

ROSEBUD 5 Jennings Court

LARGE FACTORY

BUSINESS FOR SALE

BUSINESS FOR SALE

SUPERB FREEHOLD OPPORTUNITY

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700m2 approx land size

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Priced to sell

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Point Nepean Road location

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Prime industrial land of 2400m2 approx

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290m2 approx warehouse

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Ideally located

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Directly opposite beach & carnival

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Fully developed site with extensive hard stand

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Driveway/side access

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Successful trading for over 15 years

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130m2 approx

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3 phase power

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Great lease conditions apply

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Vendor must sell

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4 allocated car parks in front

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Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

$430,000 plus Inspect As advertised or by appointment.

Mornington 5976 5900

$165,000 + SAV Inspect As advertised or by appointment.

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$55,000 WIWO Inspect As advertised or by appointment.

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Vacant possession

$1.2 million plus

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Shop 2, 188-194 Main Street Mornington www.conleyluff.com.au

Conley

5975 7733

COMMERCIAL AUCTIONS AUCTION: FRIDAY 15TH JULY AT 11.30AM

A MU UC ST TIO SE N LL

HASTINGS

VENDOR REALISATION AUCTION

Fantastic Opportunity - vacant land with main road exposure.

• Zoned: Commercial 2 • Neighbouring businesses include McDonalds, Woolworths Caltex, Shell & Coles with loads of passing traffic.

• Approved plans for office/showroom available • High volume traffic of about 20,000 per day • Land size 808m2 (approx.) with approved plan & permit for building, providing 279m2 of floor area

2114 Frankston-Flinders Road Inspect Friday & Saturday 11-11.30am or by appointment Contact Kayn Luff 0416 265 337

AUCTION: FRIDAY 15TH JULY AT 12.30PM

A MU UC ST TIO SE N LL

HASTINGS

VENDOR REALISATION AUCTION

• Highly sought after location with outstanding main road frontage • Huge commercial upside with options aplenty • 68m2 air conditioned showroom • 97m2 workshop with 3 phase power and wash-down bays

• Zoned Commercial 2 - land size (approx.) 1500sqm • Approx 20,000 vehicles passing per day • Kitchenette, laundry, male & female bathrooms • Estimated return of $32,000 + outgoings 2132 Frankston-Flinders Road Inspect Friday & Saturday 11-11.30am or by appointment Contact Kayn Luff 0416 265 337

all measurements are approximates

KAYN LUFF DIRECTOR 0416 265 337

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BENJAMIN WEEKES SALES SUPPORT 0401 042 587

BEN YORK SALES CONSULTANT 0477 020 090

ALAN HAYES INSPECTION HOST 0413 028 353

ROBERT LOSCHIAVO INSPECTION HOST 0418 563 580

CRYSTAL HENDRIKS RECEPTIONIST 5975 7733

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JAN MEYER FINANCE 5975 7733

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LETTERS

Sub would bring jobs and growth to Hastings In response to Keith Platt's article “Pledges flow in wake of sub's moorings mayday” (The News 31/5/16). I wish to point out that the total project will cost about $15 million, not $25m.

We were well aware the “promised” $1 million was not for the mooring because at that time, the current mooring problem was not an issue.

As to the reported “a list of things” [made by Hastings MP Neale Burgess], we would have liked to know what the list was. Just before the November 2014 Victorian state election, at the official opening of an election office in Hastings, several association members along with council employees were notified we had the grant.

Standing in a group we were informed the funds were not subject to the election and “it was money in the bank”. I and others in that group concur that there was no mention of it being subject to any conditions or subject to an application.

The project is designed to be built is stages.

Today's cost to bring the submarine Otama into a contained dry berth ready for display is about $7m. Seed funding of around $2m is being sought from the state or federal governments. The Western Port Oberon Association's committee believes business funds would then flow to bring the total project - the Otama, the MV Wyuna and the existing Victorian Maritime Museum at Crib Point - to the proposed Hastings Marina site. Work has already begun to secure these investment monies.

When completed it would provide 200 jobs and 1800 other jobs based on Mornington Peninsula Shire's economic modelling and some 70,000 visitors a year from the five million people that annually visit the peninsula. It would be a win/win situation for jobs and growth for Western Port and the town of Hastings, which is sorely needed and long overdue.

Projections on income and visitor numbers indicate investors would recover their capital within seven to 10 years.

Max Bryant, president Western Port Oberon Association Editor: As an example of what it wants for Hastings, the Western Port Oberon Association cites the $24m Western Australian Maritime Museum which opened in 2002.

Union ‘tricks’ I was appalled by the letter from Stan Hogan (“Union government Letterss 7/6/16) concerning future union expectations if Labor wins the federal election. This would place the government effectively under union control.

At first I thought he was joking but, when you look at union activities in Australia, I think he was serious.

Just look at the trouble the firefighters’ union is causing to the CFA apparently as a result of a sweetheart deal between [the Premier] Daniel Andrews and this union.

Then there is the fact that 100 CFMEU members are facing criminal charges which will be dropped if Labor wins office.

A former president of the ALP has been jailed for five years for stealing from the Health Services Union. Then there is the shady deal between Coles and the shopworkers’ union where illegal penalty rates were paid to non-unionised casual workers. And Labor claims it would defend penalty rates.

These are only some of the tricks unions get up to which the ALP condones as long as union money rolls into the ALP. If this is happening under a Coalition government just think of the mayhem the unions would create under a Labor government.

Leonie Withers, Frankston South

Save parade ground I am appalled at the demands and attitudes of both sides to the use of the public area parade ground at Mt Martha (“Heritage binds shire to skatepark site”, The News 14/6/16).

The tennis club has never been satisfied with its footprint in an area that is entirely unsuited for the purpose. Its dissatisfaction of its natural home on Watson Rd has been palpable.

One would have thought that playing tennis

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requires the concentration on the court area, not on the superb bay views enjoyed by the parade ground.

This area would be more gainfully used for family activities.

The carol’s by candlelight concert held in this area every year is immensely popular and contributes to bringing the community together.

Since the tennis club took over and expanded its activities, the noise and light pollution at night has detracted from the amenity of the area.

The insistence of Mornington Peninsula Shire Council to place a skatepark on any part of the Mt Martha House precinct is just plain wrong.

Apart from the noise of the skaters and the clatter of their skateboards, the inherent antisocial behaviour and likely vandalism will severely impact on all residents and community activities.

A much better solution is to relegate the tennis club to Watson Rd and place the skatepark in the old caravan park area besides Balcombe Estuary.

The total area of the parade ground and adjacent area could then be used to crate areas for all, as it is the only park on The Esplanade between Mornington and Dromana.

As always, when elephants fight it is the ants that get hurt.

Allan Caton, Mt Eliza

Political outlooks I was contemplating my navel the other day and I would like to share what I was thinking. I remembered how hard it was during the Menzies era to send a child to university if you couldn't afford it. How, as a struggling young family, you had to run up an account with your family doctor in order to keep your young family healthy.

I remember that there were plenty of jobs though. Then we had Gough Whitlam who made it possible for working class kids to enter university and Labor under Whitlam introduced Medibank, a universal health system and he looked after the working class.

Then we got Malcolm Fraser who tried his best to destroy Medibank and put the screws into the working class. Next came Hawke/Keating who gave us a revamped Medibank and called it Medicare and the working class, under Labor, got a better deal.

Then Howard took the reins and started to tinker with Medicare, invaded a couple of countries along with the good ol' USA and released the xenophobic genie. He also introduced the GST, which hit the low income families.

I then realised that it appears that conservative governments try to kill off Medicare, hit the workers with regressive taxes while looking after the top end of town and then Labor tries to fix it. So, how could anyone in their right mind think that a multi-millionaire such as Malcolm Turnbull would be able to empathise with low income families or the unemployed? His government is going to toy with Medicare, cut pensions and cut funding to education, the health system and not to mention the environment. Use your vote wisely.

John Cain, McCrae

Successful burns I want to thank Mornington Peninsula’s residents and business owners for your co-operation during two planned burns at Arthurs Seat in autumn.

The burns were successfully completed by staff from Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) and Parks Victoria, with assistance of crews from the CFA and Mornington Peninsula Shire.

Smoke from these burns was highly visible and some road closures were needed to ensure the safety of motorists and our firefighters – and we appreciate your understanding during those times.

Completing these burns has reduced the bushfire risk at Arthurs Seat, which means that if a fire occurs, firefighters will have a better chance of controlling it before it impacts on you, your property and the environment.

Our changing climate is bringing hotter and dryer conditions, increasing the bushfire risk.

The wetter and colder winter moths may have just started, but summer will appear before we know it.

Peninsula communities do provide valuable input into our decision making about bushfire management. We thank those who’ve contributed and encourage more of you to get involved by talking with our forest fire management staff at your local DELWP or Parks Victoria office; or by phoning us on 9210 9222.

From 1 July, we’ll be working with your communities, local CFA brigades and other partner agencies to roll out Safer Together, a new approach to reducing the risk of bushfire across the peninsula and improving the way we deliver planned burns. You can find information about Safer Together on the Department's website.

Bryan Welch DELWP’s assistant chief fire officer - Port Phillip region

CFA support I write to express my whole hearted support for our local CFA volunteers.

They do a brilliant job in protecting our lives and property. They give up their work, leisure and family time for our community’s safety.

A union takeover of most aspects of their role would see a loss of the flexibility and expertise that they bring to every fire ground.

CFA career firefighters deserve good pay and conditions, but the current EBA extends over many aspects of the volunteers’ roles and would change the nature of the CFA in a negative way forever.

Martin Dixon, MP for Nepean

Scientific loss It is tragic that, of the 140 CSIRO climate scientists with vast years of experience, 100 are likely to be moved to other research. One wonders at the mentality of those ordering such policies when the cost of the scientists moved will be but a small fraction being provided for the less vital tasks.

Despite the promises made in Paris, our prime minister has made it clear that climate science comes second to business. Mining and extraction industries take preference in Australia because it is easy to earn foreign exchange with little effort.

Renewable energy technology can also earn foreign money and is doing so in China, as one example.

The Arctic demonstrates that when climate change strikes, it happens rapidly.

Peter Strickland, Balnarring

Disgraceful seating Maybe Frankston Council’s CEO [Dennis Hovenden] could explain to the homeless and customers of the closed City Life cafe how they could spend $359,470 on street furniture? Each one of these seats [in Wells St] cost$13,830. Is this disgraceful or not? I think it is.

John Burnell, Frankston

Alternate ways

Alan Reid is misleading Flinders electors by suggesting Greg Hunt and the “Turnbott” government don’t need to be severely reprimanded for their stance on alternate energy production and the threat of global warming from our continued use of the most polluting form of electricity generation on earth (“Don’t blame Hunt”, Letters 7/6/16). The mindless fascination with approving more coalmines and digging up coal to ship overseas to be burnt for energy is mind numbingly stupid. Just because we don’t burn this stuff here does not excuse us for the damage this does world wide. If all the carbon pollution Australia is responsible for, by shipping coal around the world, would be credited to our own carbon footprint, we should hang our heads in shame.

The furphy about renewable energy not being a viable proposition is completely dishonest.

There are now thermal solar power generation systems that can produce power around the clock.

The cost argument is also an attempt to obscure the fact that coal burning power stations never have to account for the health and climate impacts for which they are responsible.

All the jobs Australia has lost as a consequence of not taking up the challenge to move to alternate energy production will haunt this LNP government into the future.

To me, it seems that present governments, Labor or LNP, are so beholden to the vested interests of the extraction and old energy producing industries, that I fear only a very hard kick in the pants by voters will concentrate their minds on these issues. Maybe then we get a more rational

debate about these issues.

Rupert Steiner, Balnarring Beach

Broken tax dream As a United States ex-pat I got quite excited to see that the government was going to contribute billions of dollars to the US by reducing the corporate mafia tax rate. It would have been a financial bonanza and the word was that he US was going to use it to increase pensioner benefits (of which I am a recipient).

Then my brain un-froze from the propaganda of it all and I realised that many of these corporate mafia entities do not pay taxes in the first place because they can legally launder their profits to low tax havens through government sanctioned tax loopholes that the government refuses to address.

So I am now despondent and pleading with the government to close these loopholes so that the US can benefit from the corporate tax reductions.

The positive thing about it all as it now stands, I guess, is that the reduction will make no difference in tax revenues to Australia being as 50 per cent of zero is the same as 30 per cent of zero.

Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

Limited choice So, voting time again. But what a choice. If I remember correctly the last time we had to vote [in the Flinders electorate] we had some 12 or 13 candidates. Of these I had only heard of one.

This was the only one who bothered to send any information about what he represented or stood for. Unfortunately, he was the only one I didn't want to hear from - the ubiquitous Greg Hunt – whop I regard as our very own environmental disaster.

I don't doubt Mr Hunt will retain his seat. The good people of Flinders will vote for him simply for the Liberal label he carries.

But people have short memories. Don't forget Mr Hunt's legacy: reef dredging; logging of world heritage old growth forest; carbon tax repeal; coal mine approval; marine reserves review by fishing industry; shark culls in WA; scrapping of solar rebates and grants; scrapping of mining tax; and, last but not least, the appalling condition of the Great Barrier Reef.

Not a list to be proud of by any stretch of anyone's imagination.

John Shorter, McCrae

Working dogs Interaction with our four-legged friends can have a hugely positive influence on our health and wellbeing.

Pet therapy is now common in hospitals and comfort dogs are often sent to help people grieving after major tragedies, as occurred recently with the Orlando nightclub massacre.

That’s why VicHealth is getting behind International Bring Your Dog to Work Day (24 June) and why every Friday, dogs of all shapes and sizes are on duty in our office providing support, entertainment and cuddles to our employees.

As a proud dog owner myself, it’s my favourite day of the week. Studies have shown employees who bring their dogs to work experience lower stress levels, higher job satisfaction and increased productivity.

People move around more, get some physical activity in by walking their dogs at lunchtime and there’s increased social interaction between staff members who might not normally talk to each other.

It didn’t happen overnight, but initiating our dog policy has had countless benefits going both ways and we urge other employers to do the same and seriously look into making more workplaces dog-friendly.

Friday’s international Bring Your Dog to Work Day is a great way to see firsthand the benefits of having four-legged friends in the office. So dust off the leash, break out your pooch’s cutest doggie coat and get ready for a fun, healthy and productive day in the office this Friday 24 June.

Jerril Rechter, CEO VicHealth

Letters to the editor can be sent to The News, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or emailed to: team@mpnews.com.au Letters should be kept to a maximum 300 words and include name, address and contact phone number for verification purposes.

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Racing an odds-on favourite topic SUPPORTERS of Peninsula Home Hospice came together, Friday, for the Mornington Auxiliary’s annual lunch to raise funds for home-based palliative care.

The Mornington Racing Club brunch appropriately took on a racing theme with guest speakers Emma Freedman (of Dancing-with-the-Stars, racing family and TV presenter), Patrick Bartley (chief racing writer for The Age) and milliner Felicity Northeast sharing stories and insights into their fields.

Ms Freedman, interviewed on stage by Jamie Crowder, of Community Real Estate, talked about how she got her first break into the industry (scoring the weather gig on the Today Show), how she has learnt to be more resilient after not having her contract with Channel 9 renewed, how Dancing with the Stars was “one of the most fun things I’ve ever done” and how much pride she takes in her anchor role on Wide World of Sports.

Mr Bartley shared insights into the punting habits of some well known and influential men and talked about how Makybe Diva was, in his opinion, a total freak and “the best horse of all time”.

Ms Northeast, who took up millinery as a career while primary carer to her mother, discussed the process of making a hat or fascinator, the hours

that go into her designs and explained the term mad hatters – how old-time milliners were slowly dying of lead poisoning and going a little loopy at the same time.

The Mornington auxiliary hosts events to raise awareness of the services provided

by Peninsula Home Hospice in supporting those with life threatening illnesses who are living at home. With community support, this band of volunteers has raised hundreds of thousands since 1984 to support the terminally ill and their families. Almost $6000 was raised

last week. A dinner-and-movie night will be held at Mornington Cinema later this year.

To learn more about the support offered by the hospice, as well as ongoing fundraising efforts, visit peninsulahospice. com.au or call 9783 6177.

Gala affair: Emma Freedman, milliner Felicity Northeast, Home Hospice president Sharon Rentin and estate agent Jamie Crowder.

Picture: Yanni

Pokies update A REVISED framework for controlling the use and number of gaming machines and minimising harm to the community on the Mornington Peninsula was adopted by council on Monday.

A report by the social planning and development department revealed $79,400,240 was lost through the 821 pokier machine in the shire during 2014/2015, with the daily loss rate being $217,535.

The report found that although gambling is recognised as a “legitimate leisure and entertainment activity”, it acknowledged the potential for financial and social harm.

The new Responsible Electronic Gaming Machine policy aims to encourage responsible gaming by guiding council's decisions on the location and design of gaming venues.

The policy updates the 2001 document and the results of the outcome of the exhibition of the background paper and draft strategy and action plan 2007.

In the report, author and acting team leader Kathy Heffernan noted the financial contribution that gaming venues make to the community, but accepted that council had a role in protecting the shire's vulnerable communities from the detrimental impacts of gambling through a “health and wellbeing” approach.

The draft policy will be available for public comment for four weeks.

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Rangers take charge for outdoors holiday fun POINT Nepean National Park, Cape Schanck Lighthouse Reserve and Coolart Wetlands and Historic Homestead are ideal venues for children’s winter holiday fun, 29 June-7 July.

Parks Victoria’s upcoming free junior ranger program – hosted by rangers for children aged 6-12 – shares the hidden mysteries of our special places as children enjoy energetic experiences while connecting with the Mornington Peninsula environment and its history.

With few lighthouses in Australia still operating, the children can explore an actual working lighthouse at the free Cape Schanck Lighthouse Tours, Friday 1 July and Wednesday 6 July. They can climb the stairs to the top and hear stories about other lighthouse-keeper

kids and shipwrecks on the peninsula.

The program proves that you don’t need online games to keep the kids amused when it’s cold outside. The Point Nepean National Park Tour de Forts allows children to explore tunnels and gun emplacements as they discover military history, while following one another through mysterious doorways and dimly lit tunnels.

Children will burn off energy as they take part in heritage games and nature fun-facts indoors at the Quarantine Station.

Budding bird-watchers are invited to bring their binoculars to Coolart Wetlands and Homestead on Thursday 7 July. A popular program at Coolart, called Finding Feathered

Friends, helps children learn bird identification skills in the coastal and wetland environment, stretching both their minds and their legs.

The winter junior ranger program is well loved by families and regular visitors, with many children developing life-long passions for the environment and history. It’s also a great way to get them active outdoors and out from under parents’ feet.

All activities are free, but bookings are essential at juniorrangers.com.au Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Venues are the Quarantine Station, Point Nepean; Cape Schanck Lighthouse Reserve, Cape Schanck, and Coolart Wetlands and Homestead, Somers. Details: 13 19 63.

Some the historic buildings at Point Nepean.

Future views for politicians

Opinions sought: The Skylift taking shape on Arthurs Seat is a planning issue that has involved several levels of government and the type of development on which residents are being asked to comment by Peninsula Speaks.

WHILE politicians, including Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors, put forward their views to secure election, a community group is ready to gather data to assess what residents want for the peninsula.

The federal election is on 2 July and council elections in October.

Peninsula Speaks is compiling a list of people to participate in an online survey about what people want for the peninsula of the future so the results can be given to state, federal and local governments.

“We’re nearly there with the numbers we need to release the survey,” co-founder of Peninsula Speaks Christine Haydon said. “But we can’t proceed until we have enough numbers to make the findings reliable and meaningful.”

Ms Haydon said it was “important that all citizens of the Mornington Peninsula take the time to articulate their priorities and simply not sit back and let others dictate”.

Fellow co-founder Peter Avery said the federal and local government elections provides “us an opportunity to reflect and think about priorities for our local area”.

“The surveys will be an opportunity to voice opinions regarding important topics such as tourism, climate change and population growth,” he said.

The multiple-choice survey will be independently managed and analysed before its results are passed on to the three levels of government.

Mr Avery said Peninsula Speaks wants to “gain the widest possible range of views about the Mornington Peninsula, both now and how it could be by 2030”.

Answers to the survey would “identify the key priorities for the future and help inform and guide the key decision makers on the peninsula”.

To register for the Peninsula Speaks online survey about the peninsula’s future go to info@ peninsulaspeaks.org.au

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Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au THE sights and sounds of The Big Apple are a tantalising prospect for singers from Mornington Peninsula Chorale who will perform at Carnegie Hall in January.

The 50 choristers will join others from around the world at the Distinguished Concerts Singers International, with Sir Karl Jenkins as composer-inresidence, and artistic director Jonathan Griffith as conductor of the performance.

The invitation to sing came about after the chorale performed Sir Karl’s Armed Man at Frankston Arts Centre last year for the Anzac Day centenary celebrations.

Senior chorister Judi McKee wrote to Sir Karl who invited the chorale to audition for a performance. They sent an audio-visual tape over – he loved it – and New York is now in the offing.

Especially thrilled about the trip are five members of the Wearne family: Marcelle, Larry, Brenda, Heather, and Peter, who joined the chorale in 2012 and who all live on the Mornington Peninsula.

“It was a tremendous surprise; a fabulous opportunity,” tenor Larry said.

“Within our family, singing and music have always featured strongly, and our home was al-

In tune: Wearne family singers Marcelle, Brenda, Larry, Peter and Heather prepare for the New York trip.

ways filled with music of some sort or another – from classical music to contemporary and everything in between,” Marcelle Kirby (nee Wearne) said.

“Our sister Heather would spend hours playing Beethoven on her piano and, when she was too ill from chronic asthma, listening from her bed.”

Brother Larry added: “She couldn’t run around outside with us so music became her thing.”

Peter was given a Gilbert & Sullivan record for his 10th birthday. “Poor Pete,” Marcelle said. “What a disappointment

that must have been for him, but mum loved their works and encouraged and fostered that in us.”

She recalled, years ago, the family sitting around the piano with a tape recorder singing for their brother, Robin, away fighting in Vietnam, and “helping him feel close to us and remind him of home”.

“Growing up in a large family there were lots of household chores we all had to share and a great way to get through them was to have music accompanying a sing along.” Marcelle said. “We sang to everything:

musicals such as Oliver and Sound of Music, choral works, The Beatles, Joan Baez, The Eagles, Elton John ... the record player and radio were rarely quiet.”

Cheekily calling themselves the Wearne Family Singers, Marcelle admits: “We are really just part of the choir where we gain so many benefits from belonging. We love to sing with our fellow choristers, especially the oratorios and the proms.”

Larry added: “Being part of the choir promotes a feeling of wellbeing, pride and connectedness. We love it.”

Members of the Wearne family will sing at the Mornington Peninsula Chorale’s next performance of Frankston Music Society’s proms concert Heroes & Heroines, 2.30pm, Sunday 21 August, at the Frankston Arts Centre. Tickets are available from the centre.

Tax deductible donations to assist with the Mornington Peninsula chorale’s New York trip – which is expected to cost $4000 a head – can be made through the Australian Cultural Fund at australianculturalfund. org.au

ROCK'N'ROLL band Sheriff is throwing an old fashioned hootenanny for peninsula punters to enjoy their music and fete day with plenty of attractions.

The show, Saturday 25 June at Rye Civic Hall, will also raise funds to record the band’s first album.

The line-up is musically diverse, featuring rock, garage, country, blues, psych, and punk. There will also be stalls, raffles, DJs, and an auction.

Called “Give 'em a legup ya bastards!” the show features Sheriff, Chris Russell's Chicken Walk, Child, My Left Boot, Grindhouse, Redro Redriguez & His Inner Demons, Zombitches, Killerbirds, Broozer, A Gazillion Angry Mexicans, the Annie Crooners and the Moody Spooks.

Bands play from midday, but the action begins at 11am with stalls, hot food, raffles, auction, DJ TadPole, DJ Mermaid and Benny and the Decks. The MC is livestock auctioneer Nick ‘The Mouth From The South’ Fogarty.

The gig is 18-plus with BYO cans, plus beer on tap.

Pre-sale tickets are $30 plus booking fee from sherifftheband.com.au Details: facebook.com/ wearesheriff

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French showstopper comes to Frankston AN exclusive fundraising event is coming to Frankston. Nationally acclaimed Opera Singer Lucy Nicolson, along with performances

by Can-Can dancers will entertain guests as part of ‘Bastille Day’ - a fundraising dinner to raise funds for our clients with autism to fulfil their dreams of going on a camp.

“Bastille Day is a fundraising dinner like no other,” says CEO, Kath Ferry from SASI - Statewide Autistic Services Inc. “Ms Nicolson will be performing arias from Carmen and La Boehme, Edith Piaff, and modern Broadway numbers from Phantom of the Opera. There will also be an exciting can-can floorshow.”

The Bastille Day fundraiser has been created by State Autistic Services Inc to raise money for camp experience for their clients.

Our clients will be able to explore nature, embrace new experiences and socialise with their friends. Such an opportunity improves their quality of life and offers them an experience outside the structure of everyday activities. The camp supports families and their children with Autism who would not otherwise afford such an opportunity.

“We want to offer our Bastille Day Phil Jones (The Frankston International), Lucy Nicolson, Kath guests an unforgettable FrenchFerry (SASI CEO) and Jarrod from Beachlynn SASI Day Service. inspired evening to remember, while helping our clients live more You can support SASI by attending the event enriched lives,” says Kath. The or donating an item to be auction d on the night.

Bastille Day Fundraising Dinner will be held For more information call 9773-6044 or puron Thursday the 14th of July at 6:30pm at the chase tickets at www.sasi.org.au/events.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Wounded soldiers enjoy Frankston Compiled by Melissa Walsh WOUNDED Soldiers at Frankston.

Frankston has spoilt its reputation for being slow and whosoever may have been under that impression will no longer think so when they consider the big undertaking and successful carrying out of last Wednesday’s programme.

Word was received on Monday by the Red Cross Society that a trip had been arranged to Frankston for nearly 200 wounded soldiers, who had to wait four days in Melbourne for their boat before they could proceed to their homes in Queensland and New South Wales, and the society lost no time in making all necessary arrangements to provide the best entertainment possible for our fighters and heroes every one.

Mt Eliza Red Cross Society, the “Wattles” Club, and each individual sprang into action and worked unitedly, with one object in view, to give the soldiers a good time while the opportunity lasted. Money, refreshments, and cigarettes poured in from every direction.

The day was fine but very cold and the men, who were welcomed by the President and Committee of the Red Cross Society, showed their appreciation of the hot tea, coffee and refreshments which were provided under such pleasant circumstances.

The hall had been gaily decorated by a bevy of young people and the Langwarrin Band enlivened the proceedings by playing selections. The

band which accompanied the soldiers also played after refreshments had been partaken of.

The return journey was commenced at about 5.15, each heart filled with gratitude and all available pocket space filled with fruit etc. The opportunity was taken to hold a short dance which was thoroughly enjoyed by lovers of the light fantastic, the Langwarrin band providing the music for most of the dancers.

Misses Williams and Hartland also assisted. A hearty vote of thanks was moved by Mr Hartland and seconded

by Mr Hunt, to the Langwarrin Band for their splendid services during the afternoon and evening. *** WORD was received by Mrs C Bunny on Wednesday morning that her husband, Lance Corporal Bunny, 5th Battalion, has been reported wounded, though it does not state whether seriously or otherwise. Further news will be anxiously looked for. *** FURTHER word has been received by his parents that Private E. F. Reynolds is in Harefield Park Hospital, London, and that his condition is stationary.

He is suffering from gunshot wound in the back and an operation will be necessary. *** AN unfortunate accident happened to Mr W. G. Baxter, on Tuesday afternoon, while employed shoeing a young horse at Mr H. Cameron’s smithy. It appears that they had the

animal in the yard, tied up, and it suddenly lunged out and caught Baxter on the leg, causing a bad fracture. The injured man was at once conveyed to the Melbourne Hospital, where he is progressing as well as can be expected under the circumstances. *** THE following letter has been received by Miss Eleanor Chrisp, secretary, Red Cross Society Mt Eliza, from Lieut. J. Green A.A. M.C., Quartermaster, No.5 Aust. Gen. Hospital— “ On behalf of the patients of this hospital I beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of your donation 3½ cases apples, 2 boxes pastry and cakes.

Your kindness is very greatly appreciated and I can assure you that every care will be taken to see that your gift if put to the possible use. *** MR John Grice, of Hawksburn, has just received word that his son, Captain Thomas Gerald Grice, has been killed in France. Captain Grice, who was just 32 years of age, was educated partly at Geelong Grammar School and partly at Clifton College, England.

In 1902 be joined the 60th Rifles, but retired from the army in 1908 and settled down at Invernell, NSW, where in 1911 he married Miss Clarice Joyce Hewlett, of Waverley, Sydney.

After war broke out he proceeded to England and obtained a commission in the 2nd Scottish Rifles. This is the regiment to which had belonged his

brother, George, who as a lieutenant was killed on Christmas Day, 1901, at Tweefontein, South Africa. *** THE social held by the “Wattles” Club, on Saturday night, was a thorough success. Dancing commenced at 8 o’clock and was heartily indulged in till 11.30, which time, judging from appearances and expressions, came all too soon. However, realising that all good things must come to an end and with the assurance that another social evening would be held shortly, home sweet home was sought, with lingering memories of a most enjoyable evening having been spent.

The music, which was supplied gratis, by a party from Melbourne. Miss Strettle, (piano); Mr H. Cook, (violin); and Mr Les. Shugg, (clarinet), was all that could he desired and was appreciated by the Club as well as the dancers. Our popular local entertainer, Master Keith Tait, contributed a song in his usual good style, and Miss Powell sang, “Wonderful Rose of Love” with good effect.

A light supper was provided for the artists by a few of the members. The sum to be handed over to the soldiers’ Recreation Hall fund, at Langwarrin will be published next week as all money is not yet in hand. *** FRANKSTON Court of Petty Sessions Monay 19 June, 1916.(Before Messrs C. V. G: Williams, Wl. J. Oates. and C. W. Grant, J’s P.) Stealing Drapery: John Patrick

Casey, a goods guard, employed on the Victorian Railways was charged with feloniously stealing a quantity of drapery from the railways on 28th of last April.

Mr Borsum prosecuted on behalf of the Department, and Mr Jones appeared on behalf of the accused.

J. Coutes, stationmaster, at Somerville, deposed: “I was on duty on 28th April. Assisted to load 14 tins and 2 hampers of samples on account of Mr Bamfield, traveller for Robert Reid and Co., of Finders Street, Melbourne.

They appeared to be intact, and in good condition. Made out a way bill and sent it alone with the goods.”

S. V. Waider deposed: “Am a laborer, employed by the Railway Department. Was on duty on the morning of 29th April. Tallied the contents of the truck No. 8651. Tallied out goods on way bill produced. I found 4 tins with the straps cut and brown paper sticking out of the edges of the tins. I reported same at the time, and entered same in discrepancy book. Produced the book showing the discrepancy mentioned.”

When asked how he would plead the accused on the advice of his lawyer did not answer and he was committed for trial in Melbourne on the 3rd July next, bail being set at 50 pounds. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 24 June, 1916

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Craig David: biscuit prophet, snack food Soothsayer

By Stuart McCullough IT’S about trust, I think. When you strip away the artifice of marketing and the mercurial nature of personal preference, all that’s left is the sacred bond between man and biscuit. But it’s a fragile thing; capable of being spooked and irretrievably harmed at any point. Trust is a nerve ending, a phantom limb. It should never, under any circumstances, be taken for granted. Lo betide those who treat it with disrespect or malice. For whilst you can do almost anything in this big old world, what you cannot do (under any circumstance) is ruin one of this country’s most beloved biscuits. I speak, of course, of Arnott’s Barbecue Shapes.

It takes a certain amount of chutzpah to dare disturb perfection. For as long as I can recall, Arnott’s Barbecue Shapes have been part of my life.

My father would arrive home from work and prepare a plate consisting of Shapes, cheese and slices of kabana.

In a better world, Masterchef would devote a week to this dish. During my student years, Barbecue Shapes were my go-to snack of choice. Later, it was not uncommon for me to consume a box of these red-speckled miracles on a Friday night and consider it dinner.

Thick or thin, for better for worse, in sickness and in health: Arnott’s Barbecue Shapes have been a constant.

If not by my side, then at least somewhere up the back of the pantry.

All that is over now. Without so much as a whiff of consultation, they have changed the recipe. And by ‘changed’ I mean ‘completely and utterly ruined’. What possessed them?

Logic tells me that, if not Satan, then certainly one of his scaly-skinned,

cloven-footed harbingers of evil. Or someone in marketing. Either way, it’s terrifying. We cannot stand idly by whilst either the dark overlord perched

atop his skull throne or, alternatively, a campaign manager named ‘Tarquin’ wantonly alters biscuit recipes as part of a scheme to unpick the stitches of

goodwill that otherwise hold all of humanity together. We must rise up and overthrow the tyranny of substandard snack foods.

I had no warning that so seismic a shift was in the offing. As a result, I was denied the opportunity to stockpile supplies to see out the current drift towards insanity. Worse still is the fact that I’d only just finished the last of the Barbecue Shapes I’d hoarded before New Year’s Day, 2000, in the off chance that civilization as we knew it might come to an end. (Incidentally, people mocked me for thinking the world was on the verge of collapsing, but that was in the pre-Kardashian era.

History, I think, was vindicated me somewhat.) As a result, I have nothing except my memories of a biscuit so great, mysterious and wonderful that I genuinely fear that we will never see its like again.

When I entered the supermarket, I had no inkling of the horror that was to come. Strolling down the coffee / tea / biscuit aisle with my basket, I spied a large display of Barbecue Shapes at a heavily discounted price. At that moment I thought that, if not all my Christmases, then the one in 1986 when my parents gave me a ghetto blaster, had come at once. In a state of blissful ignorance I loaded up the basket firmly believing that I would be dining out on nothing but Barbecue Shapes for the foreseeable future. Little did I know.

The packet promised a ‘bigger’ flavour. They succeeded. But it’s hard to think of so stark an example where bigger is absolutely not better. From the moment the first one catapulted my lips to land on my tongue, it un-

leashed an assault on the senses. And by ‘assault’ I mean rusty lead pipes and bicycle chains in a soiled alleyway rather than, say, unicorns and fireworks. These were not flavours so much as a form of chemical warfare.

It was as if someone had decided to make Barbecue Shapes taste more like an actual Barbecue. Probably the one at your local park that some inconsiderate sod used three weeks ago and left without giving the hotplate a clean.

Why Arnotts? Why? It makes sense to me now. This is not a bolt from the blue. It is, instead, the fulfillment of a prophecy. I speak, of course, of Craig David. An English R and B singer with overly precise facial hair and a passion for pristine sneakers, his 2002 single ‘What’s Your Flava?’ seemed little more than a mediocre pop confection that tried too hard to be funky, succeeding instead in having all the groove of a box of spanners. But now I realize he was trying to tell me something. In posing the question, ‘What’s Your Flava?’, Craig David prophesized the Great Barbecue Shape Shemozzle of 2016. Why didn’t I listen?

Apparently, having been bombarded by angry customers, many of whose taste buds will never be the same again, the company has returned the ‘original’ flavour to stores. This is so much more that a corporate error of judgment. It’s the kind of event that should see a welfare agency swoop in and confiscate the recipe, lest it should come to any further harm. I suppose I’ll get over it. In the end, I may be furious at Arnotts, but I can’t stay angry with Barbecue Shapes. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Stonecats are unbeatable PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Toe Punt FRANKSTON YCW will not be beaten in 2016, according to two MPNFL Peninsula Division coaches.

And worst still for the competition, the coaches believe that nothing will change in 2017 and beyond under the current MPNFL Player Points System (PPS).

Guests on the RPP Footy Show on Saturday morning, Mornington coach Chris Holcombe and Seaford coach Ben Murphy were both steadfast when asked the question “can anyone beat Frankston YCW this season”.

Without hesitation, both Holcombe and Murphy said “no”.

Holcombe said that the Stonecats were a long way in front of any other team in the competition, not only this season, but for seasons to come.

Mornington has played in the past two grand finals against the Stonecats, failing in 2014 by a whisker and being humiliated last season.

Later that afternoon after making the statements, Holcombe’s Mornington was belted by 112 points by the Stonecats after trailing by just 10 points at quarter time.

Holcombe said the only way that the Stonecats were going to come back to the pack was a lack of money or players leaving the club.

“Right now, if YCW keep paying what they’re paying and keep their list together, which they do every year, then it’s going to be a long time before anyone can catch up,” Holcombe said.

“I don’t want Frankston YCW to take that as a knock – they are a sensationally run football club and absolutely deserve to be where they are.

They are the envy of all us.

“They have a strong core group and have the ability to pick up one or two each year to top them up again.

“Unless the bottom falls out of them, it’s going to be some time before things change and they don’t dominate the competition,” Holcombe said.

Murphy said the PPS didn’t allow teams to catch up.

“To get close to Frankston YCW you have to recruit a lot of players – the system doesn’t allow you to do that,” Murphy said.

“So we have little choice but to take our time, rebuild and recruit what we can over time. It’s going to take a fair amount of time to get to YCW’s level.

“There’s no use going out and spending a load of money unless you think it’s going to beat YCW, so it’s about bridging the gap locally as best you can first.

“Like Holcs said, full credit to YCW for being where they are but things aren’t going to change any time soon,” Murphy said.

Frankston YCW won its 23rd consecutive match on Saturday against Mornington. By season’s end, it will be 35.

Paul Minchington, Anthony Bruhn and Kyle Hutchison all booted four goals each for the Stonecats, as did 18-year-old Josh Butland.

Michael Williams booted a goal in his return game for the Dogs after leaving Pearcedale, while Nick Martin and Ash Williams worked tirelessly.

Holcombe said 2016 was about resetting the culture at his club and getting games into the youngsters.

“We’re a very different football club this year than previous seasons and it’s about giving opportunity,” Holcombe said.

Seaford kept its finals hope well and truly alive with a massive 23.17 (155) to 6.7 (43) win against Chelsea.

The Tigers are just two points outside of fifth spot after Kyle Matthews and Joe Hallal booted four goals each and Matt Herbert and Brad Doyle dominated.

The Gulls led by a point at half time before Seaford booted 16.9 to 2.1 after the main break.

Bonbeach bounced back from a slow start to record an eight point win against Karingal.

The Bulls jumped out of the blocks and led by three goals at the first break before Bonbeach hit the front at half time with a four goal to one second quarter.

It was toe-to-toe in the last hour with Bonbeach recording a 9.14 (68) to 9.6 (60) victory.

Jackson Bennett, Jacob Flannery and Shane McDonald were superb for the Sharks while Luke Damon booted three goals.

Leigh Poholke booted five majors for the Bulls while Duncan Proud was again outstanding across half back.

Inaccuracy cost Langwarrin a win against Pines on Saturday.

The Kangas dominated the second quarter but couldn’t find the big sticks, booting 2.5 to one goal for the term.

Again in the third, Pines kicked 5.1 to Langwarrin’s 1.6. The Kangas booted two goals to two behinds in the last to go down 6.12 (48) to 8.5 (53).

Pines’ Adam Marriner, Shane Waterstone and Aaron Edwards with three goals were the difference between the sides.

Brian Peach, teenager Zack Andreawartha in his debut game and Nick Tuddenham were the best of the Kangas.

Mt Eliza had little trouble disposing of Edithvale, who dropped to fifth place on the ladder.

The Redlegs opened with a five goal to one first quarter and extended its lead at every change, winning 14.12 (96) to 6.9 (45).

Justin Van Unen booted seven goals to give him 13 goals in two weeks since playing on the wing against YCW. Nathan Ryan was outstanding for the Redlegs with a couple of goals while Sam Gill controlled things in the back half.

Tommy Turner and Brendan Neville were among the best for the Eagles while Nick Carlon also worked tirelessly.

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dominated, as did Beau Muston, and Jay Page and Zac White comfortably won their positions.

Amalfi, Marks-Logan and Muston constantly ran off their opponents and set up forward thrusts through the middle of the ground.

Corey Micari was outstanding yet again for the Bombers and had the honours over premiership ruckman Ben Dwyer. Micari’s development over the past two weeks has been significant.

Frankston’s performance was superb, no question, however we’ve still got to keep things in perspective – it was the Bombers’ first win over a top five side.

It is a very different side to the one that lost to Hastings and Somerville and will only get stronger this weekend against Sorrento at Sorrento.

Ruckman Ryan Kitchen will come

back into the side, while they have recruited former St Paul’s key forward Luke James, described as “a bull” who has booted 400 goals in his past five seasons. He was ranked by pundits as the number one player in Southern League in 2013.

Sorrento has lost its past two games after being beaten by Devon Meadows at David McFarlane Reserve.

The Meadows opened up a five point lead at quarter time and extended their margin at every change, before Sorrento charged home in the final term to go down 13.12 (90) to 12.16 (88).

Devon Meadows set up the win through stars Steve Roberts, Jack Hazendonk, Jesse Dehey and Chris Doria.

Kyle Salerno booted three goals, as did coach Glenn Michie, while Hazendonk also hit the scoreboard with three

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scare on Saturday, going down in a thriller 13.6 (84) to 11.20 (86).

The Magpies led by two points at quarter time, three at half time and seven at the last change, before Rye booted 2.9 to two goals in the last quarter.

Ryan Mullett and Kris Bardon were again outstanding for the Demons while Ryan Taylor and Jimmy Jennings were superb down back.

Dromana maintained its tag as the giant killers after thrashing Somerville by more than six goals.

The Tigers dominated with teenager Ethan Johnstone kicking five goals and Rikki Johnstone and Beau Cosson three each. Down back Christian Ongarello and Dean Waugh were superb.

Somerville is in a world of pain right now. The word on the street is that it’s not a happy place.

The Eagles are also looking for some off field assistance. Saturday’s performance wouldn’t have helped that cause.

Right now, the Eagles have no chance of holding up the silverware.

With Frankston, Hastings has been able to grab a one game buffer on Somerville, Sorrento and Red Hill after a big 25.18 (168) to 4.5 (29) win over Tyabb.

Col McVeigh was the best player on the ground with seven goals, while Dale Alanis and Luke Hewitt booted six goals each.

Luke Clark and Josh Mulheron were also back in the side, giving the Blues arguably their best side on paper for the season.

Chris Harris and Sean Miller were the best of the Yabbies.

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By Toe Punt FRANKSTON Bombers are absolute genuine contenders for the 2016 Nepean League premiership after comfortably disposing of Rosebud at Greg Beck Oval on Saturday.

“Going hard enough for long enough” was the theme of the game for the Bombers after yours truly questioned whether they had the mental toughness to play out 100 minutes of football.

The Bombers answered that question in spades. Rosebud tried on a number of occasions to unsettle the Bombers, however the home team stuck to the task at hand and extended their lead at every change.

What was more impressive for Frankston Bombers was that they recorded their 9.10 (64) to 4.7 (31) win on the back of quiet performances by Sam Fox and Dale Sutton.

While Rosebud’s Seb Kremich and Jack Jarman did outstanding jobs on the Bombers’ guns, the likes of Brett Sutton, Jason Kingsbury, Josh Francis and Alan Williams got to work for the winners.

Greg Bentley was clearly Rosebud’s best player, while Nick Boswell, while he didn’t dominate like he can, was still in their best two players.

The forward half of Rosebud was thrashed. Keegan Downie, Ben Shultz and coach Michael Kraska didn’t get near it all day.

Frankston’s defence was sublime, again.

Ryan Marks-Logan was the best player on the ground, Jarryd Amalfi

majors.

Sorrento pulled a shock selection at the table on Thursday night, bringingin Tom Langford, who is on Richmond’s VFL list and is part of the famous Langford family.

It was out of character for coach Nick Jewell to rush any player into his team and from all reports, the inclusion of Langford was frowned upon by some who had been in good form in the reserves.

The move backfired. The Sharks have the toughest draw of all sides in the final six weeks with matches against Frankston, Somerville, Dromana, Hastings, Rosebud and Red Hill.

Nick Corp was outstanding for the Sharks with six goals. Myles Pitt, who the Sharks were hoping to get back for the second half of the season, has reportedly reinjured his back and will miss the remainder of the season.

Red Hill grabbed fifth place on the ladder at the expense of Rosebud after thrashing Pearcedale 17.11 (113) to 6.8 (44).

In a week where forward Jackson Dalton walked out on the club, Harry Larwill booted seven majors for the Hillmen while Jake Mold and Steve Marchetti dominated through the middle of the ground.

In further good news for the Hillmen, Jarred Eames dominated in the reserves and looks in great shape, while Sean Holmes and Ben Macguiness were also in the twos.

Troy Jacobson and Alex Harnett were the best of the Panthers.

Crib Point gave Rye an almighty

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By Craig MacKenzie IT’S official. Rosebud Heart now sits proudly on top of State 5 South and is hot favourite to take out its first ever championship in just its second year of competition.

For the past few weeks Scott Morrison’s men have been the only side in the league with a perfect record but playing less games than arch rival Baxter forced Heart to wait before claiming top-dog status.

Saturday’s 3-1 away win over Chelsea did the trick (as Baxter had a bye) with master predator Dave Greening scoring twice and setting up Luca Biancardi in the 87th minute for a first-time volley that settled the issue.

It was 0-0 at half-time but when Greening was hauled down by Connor Lewis in the 55th minute he recovered and converted the resulting penalty. Lewis was sent off after receiving a second yellow card in the incident.

Greening then broke clear in the 60th minute, dummied the Chelsea keeper then smashed the ball inside the near post to make it 2-0.

Chelsea’s sole reply came from the spot in the 70th minute and was converted by Dejan Dimitrovici after veteran Heart midfielder Adam Poole was judged to have infringed inside the area.

Clifton Hill put State 1 South-East pacesetter Mornington to the sword with a stunning 6-1 home win on Saturday.

Mornington lost goalkeeper Kris McEvoy (dislocated shoulder) and central defender Steve Elliot (calf) during the warm-up pitching young custodian Dylan Tervit into the breach.

Clifton Hill import Chris Davies opened the scoring in the 12th minute but two minutes later Chris Reid tapped in from a Sammy Stewart cutback to make it 1-1.

Davies grabbed a second in the 30th minute but four minutes after the break Tervit brought down an opponent and Davies notched his hat-trick from the penalty spot.

Davies got his fourth in the 60th minute and goals from Michael Catalano (80th) and Daniel Thomas (89th) rounded off the rout.

Frankston Pines slumped to a 4-0 defeat at the hands of Langwarrin in Saturday’s State 1 South-East derby at Monterey Reserve.

The home team featured former Langy stalwart Ben Caffrey but the visiting outfit hit the front in the 33rd minute when captain and central

Midfield maestro: Rosebud Heart’s Daniel Hodge. Picture: Darryl Kennedy

defensive powerhouse Alex Van Heerwarden could barely believe his luck after going forward to contest a set piece and ending up unmarked at the back post for a simple tap-in.

A well-timed Stefan Soler volley in the 37th minute was parried by Langy keeper Robbie Acs and two minutes later a stunning free kick on the right

by Caleb Nicholes saw the ball nestle in the top far corner to make it 2-0.

The game was put out of Pines’ reach in the 65th minute when Nick Lekakis failed to head clear and Koray Suat rounded advancing Pines keeper James Laminski then struck the ball into the unguarded goal.

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back Luke Murray in the 72nd minute ended his involvement and Nicholes completed the scoreline in the 83rd minute with a point blank strike at the near post following a surging run into the area and cutback by former Pines star Grant Lane.

Peninsula Strikers returned to winning ways in State 2 South-East with a resounding 4-1 home win over visitor Heatherton United on Saturday.

Matt Morris-Thomas opened the scoring with a superb solo effort in the 20th minute jinking past three opponents before sending an unstoppable strike into the top far corner.

Morris-Thomas was felled inside

the area in the 35th minute and made no mistake from the spot and two goals in the first 20 minutes of the second stanza sealed Heatherton’s fate.

Recent signing from Mornington, Tom Mathews, made it 3-0 after Heatherton’s keeper could only get one hand to Alex Hopson’s back post header presenting Mathews with a tap-in and not long after Hopson put Ben Meiklem through and he slotted the ball under the advancing keeper.

Heatherton’s Julian Malander made it 4-1 in the 74th minute.

Seaford United and North Caulfield fought out a spirited 3-3 draw in their State 2 South-East battle at

Caulfield Park on Sunday.

Paul McGuire was back in the Seaford side having returned from Sandringham and scored from the penalty spot in the 30th minute after Dylan Waugh had been brought down.

Aaron Cohen of North Caulfield received a second caution and was sent off shortly after and another Sandy recruit, Nick Ormond, lobbed the ball home from distance to make it 2-0 in the 37th minute.

Caulfield hit back through prolific scorer Oran Harel just before halftime to make it 2-1.

A second goal from Ormond restored the two-goal cushion in the second half but Harel made it 3-2 from the penalty spot.

After a long stoppage due to a head clash, the 10 men of Caulfield were pushing hard when a long ball into the six-yard box saw a Seaford defender get the final touch for an own goal to complete the scoreline.

It was a return to form for Skye United on Saturday as Billy Armour’s side defeated Bayside Argonauts 4-1 at Skye Recreation Reserve.

Nick Theodore tapped in his side’s first on seven minutes before doubling the lead soon after as his strike defected off the post into the Argonauts’ keeper before finding the net.

Bayside’s Neal Byrne then pulled one back before the break as Skye United’s defence was opened up on the counter.

However Skye’s talismanic striker Daniel Attard made it 3-1 on the hour mark, converting Alex Roberts’ cross.

Skipper Mark O’Connor then completed the scoreline five minutes later, the Irishman curling in a quick free kick, catching Bayside’s defence off-guard.

The result ensures Skye remains top of State 4 South.

NEXT WEEKEND’S GAMES Friday, 24 June, 8.30pm: Doncaster Rovers v Peninsula Strikers (Anderson Park).

Saturday, 25 June, 3pm: Langwarrin v Malvern City (Lawton Park), Manningham Utd Blues v Mornington (Wilson Road Reserve), Morwell Pegasus v Frankston Pines (Ronald Reserve), Sandringham v Seaford Utd (R.J. Sillitoe Reserve), Hampton Park Utd v Skye Utd (K.M.Reedy Reserve), Rosebud Heart v Old Mentonians (Truemans Road Recreation Reserve), Dandenong Warriors v Baxter (Lois Twohig Reserve).

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