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Frankston Football Club’s women’s team has played their inaugural match. The club battled Mornington at Alexandra Park on Friday night. The squad (Jemma Radings pictured) had been training hard before their historic first match. See story page 3. Picture: Matt Walker
FRANKSTON homeowners say their homes have been proposed for heritage protection despite no site visits being conducted. Frankston Council’s “heritage gap review” has seen multiple properties earmarked for heritage protection, limiting what homeowners can do with their houses. Sharleen Ueckermann purchased a home in the Frankston area 18 months ago. She said that the process used by Frankston Council to decide if her property should be subject to heritage restrictions was “draconian”. “We only got to hear about it very late in the game, in October last year when it was all done and dusted,” she told The Times. “We’ve only purchased the property 18 months ago, and one of the questions we asked was if there was any heritage overlay and was it being considered for anything. That would have affected our decision at the auction, and that came back negative.” Ms Ueckermann said that nobody had conducted a site visit at her home before it was proposed for heritage protection. “We hadn’t seen them, they’d just taken a photograph of the house through the gates,” she said. “There’s a lot of information in the report that’s incorrect, and there’s inconsistencies. I’m not going to talk on their behalf, but this process needs to change.” Frankston mayor Kris Bolam said that heritage consultants had recommended that 33 local places be further investigated for heritage protection.
“As part of the further investigation of the 33 places, field work comprising site inspections, as seen from the public realm were undertaken. Where a place was not clearly visible from the public realm, aerial photography was used along with other historical information including building plans,” he said. “In response to the concerns raised by landowners, council supported further inclusive consultation to be undertaken including a drop-in session, opportunities for landowners to meet with heritage consultants and council officers, and a range of additional information was made available on council’s website. “Council has an obligation under the state government’s Planning and Environment Act to consider the protection and preservation of heritage places for future generations. The purpose of planning controls is not necessarily to guide land use or development. As such, the purpose of a heritage overlay is to recognise the local significance of places and assist protecting and preserving such places for future generations. Landowners can still undertake buildings and works that are sympathetic to the heritage significance of the place.” At a council meeting earlier this year, five property owners affected by the heritage review made submissions slamming council’s process. The heritage proposal will be considered by council again at a meeting on 17 May. “As part of the consultation process, councillors will provide an opportunity for submitters to the Frankston Heritage Gap Review to present to them at a council meeting on 17 May. Submitters will be advised of the details shortly,” Cr Bolam said.
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CORRIDOR by Colin Suggett, part of McClelland Gallery’s 50-year anniversary exhibitions.
New exhibition draws from the past THE McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery has been showcasing art for nearly half a century. For its 50-year anniversary, exhibitions of works drawn from the gallery’s collection will be displayed. The McClelland Collection: 50 Years of Spatial Practice will feature work from Augustine Dall’Ava, Richard Giblett, Stephen Haley, Inge King, Janet Laurence, Akio Makigawa, Fiona McMonagle, Sanné Mestrom, Ron Mueck, Patricia Piccinini, Ken Reinhard, Tim Silver, Kylie Stillman, Colin Suggett, Simon Terrill, George
Tjungarrayi, and Lisa Waup. McClelland director Lisa Byrne said “the exhibition works were chosen from more than 2,600 works collected over the gallery’s 50-year history.” “Throughout our 50-year history, McClelland has welcomed between 120,000 and 300,000 visitors each year to the Park and Gallery. This 50year celebration exhibition will encapsulate all the elements which have made McClelland such an enduringly attractive destination for our visitors and friends,” she said. “The exhibition is designed to re-
flect the very essence of McClelland as Australia’s preeminent sculpture park and art gallery in a bushland setting. The nature of spatial practice allows a unique engagement with our environment, and as such these works explore aspects of the natural, domestic, social, and conceptual spaces we inhabit.” The spatial practice exhibition will run from 15 May – 15 August. McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery is based at 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin. Opening hours Wednesday – Sunday, 10am to 5pm.
Female footballers make history Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au A TEAM of footballers made history when they ran onto the field last week. For the first time in 134 years of existence, the Frankston Football Club fielded a women’s side. The inaugural Dolphins women’s team ran out for their debut match on 23 April. Frankston FC CEO Adrian Lloyd said that the idea for a women’s team came to fruition late last year. “I think it’s been on the agenda for a number of years, but we had to get our finances in order first after coming off the problems in 2017. It was always an opportunity we saw to get the women’s side going,” he said. “We had an ex-player of ours Greg Hilton doing our Sunday market and he had a passion for it, so we worked with him and it all came together right around Christmas time. Now we have assembled the women’s side, and they’re keen and ready for their opening match against Mornington.” The Frankston FC women’s team is competing in the South Eastern Women’s Premier division in 2021. The club is aiming to field a side in the VFLW competition by 2023. Lloyd said the cost of fielding a side in the SEWF is around $30,000, and that competing in the VFLW would cost roughly $250,000. “It all gets down to the numbers,” he said of the club’s future plans. The club hopes to continue running a women’s program for years
to come. “They’ve done a fantastic job [setting the women’s side up],” Lloyd said. “This will get more peo-
ple into the club and bring in more members. “As much as possible we want to
play games as curtain raisers under lights, we are very keen to make it all work looking forward.”
THE inaugural Frankston Football Club women’s team. Picture: Matt Walker
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Crash kills driver A MAN died in a two-car collision at Somerville last week. The driver of a Daihatsu travelling on Western Port Highway veered onto the wrong side of the road and collided head on with a Mitsubishi, 2.30pm, Monday 19 April. The driver of the Mitsubishi was not injured but taken to hospital for observation. Police investigating the collision ask anyone who saw it, has dash-cam footage or any other information to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au
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Road leads to supermarket FRANKSTON councillors have agreed to transfer a road to the owners of a shopping complex for $1 per land title. Councillors have approved a proposal to discontinue the roads within the Towerhill Shopping Complex. Council says the move will bring the opening of an upgraded Ritchies at the centre one step closer. Cr Brad Hill said “under the Local Government Act 1989, a road discontinuance is different from a road closure. A road closure provides for a council to block or restrict the passage or access of vehicles on a road by the placing of a barrier or
obstruction. In this case the proposed discontinuance is not intended to prohibit access, consistent with the associated town planning approval for a redevelopment of the supermarket.” “The proposed discontinuance will merely remove the road status from land, which is already in private ownership. Any future changes to access would require council town planning approval.” Cr Hill said that access to the shopping complex will not be affected by the discontinuance. The supermarket redevelopment is scheduled to be completed by December 2022. Ritchies CEO Fred Harrison said “the $12 million rede-
velopment is anticipated to increase staff at the supermarket from the current figure of 50 up to approximately 120 employees. “ “The store will offer a new sushi kiosk, an artisan bakery and a full line delicatessen. The car park will be reconfigured, resurfaced, landscaped and well lit, to maximise pedestrian safety,” he said. “There will be no changes to current access and egress points to the complex via the existing Golf Links Rd, Frankston-Flinders Rd, Bondi Ave, and Bruce Rd entries and exits will remain and use by customers of the car park will continue to be free of charge.”
JUNIOR sports clubs in Frankston will stop giving out fast food vouchers as rewards as part of a new health initiative. Some clubs have signed up for the VicHealth Healthy Sports Reward initiative, which will see takeaway coupons replaced with vouchers for things like pool sessions or tennis court access. VicHealth CEO, Dr Sandro Demaio, said “rewarding children with vouchers for fast food during sport builds powerful brand associations at a young age and contribute to poor health, now and into adulthood.” “Families are telling us they want healthier rewards for their children. We’re excited to partner with local Victorian councils to work towards making healthy and fun rewards the norm in junior sport,” he said. Frankston mother Tammy Aitken said “I work hard to encourage my kids to fuel their bodies in a healthy way. When they get vouchers for fast food and takeaway after playing sport, it goes against everything I try to teach them. Of course, if one of my kids gets a voucher, the others want to eat that food too. I would love to see sports clubs give out rewards for healthy, fun activities.” New research from VicHealth and Deakin University shows that two out of three parents think kids’ sports rewards should be healthy. Deakin University Associate Professor Kathryn Backholer said “vouchers for fast food in sport exploit children’s vulnerabilities by creating positive norms around the consumption of unhealthy food. Fast food companies use vouchers to draw families into their restaurants, making them a lot of money at the expense of children’s health.” “All children should be able to enjoy sport free from unhealthy food and drink advertising. The Healthy Sport Rewards project is a positive step towards that goal.” Junior clubs in the Frankston, Bendigo, Yarra Ranges, Shepparton and Nillumbik council areas are undertaking the initiative.
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Exhibition explores effect of war STORIES of war are being told through an exhibition at the Frankston Arts Centre. Changed Forever: Legacies of Conflict is being exhibited at Frankston Arts Centre’s Cube 37. One artwork on display has been completed by peninsula resident James Farquharson. He served in the Army and Army Reserve for 14 years. “To have an artwork selected [for the exhibition] is a huge honour,” he said. Changed Forever: Legacies of Conflict is on display until 8 May. For more information, please visit www. thefac.com.au or phone 9784 1896.
James Farquharson in front of his artwork at the Frankston Arts Centre. Picture: Supplied
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Grants for sports clubs ELEVEN sporting organisations in the Carrum electorate have had their applications for the state government’s Sporting Club Grants program approved. The successful applicants were: • Skye Cricket Club, $1,000 for uniforms or equipment • Carrum Cricket Club, $1000 for uniforms or equipment • Skye United Football Club, $1,000 for uniforms or equipment • Sk8House Speed Inc, $1,000 for uniforms or equipment • Seaford Junior Football Club, $2,000 for skill development • Carrum Downs Girl Guides, $779 for COVID-19 recovery • Bonbeach Cricket Club, $1,707 for COVID-19 recovery • Peninsula Dragonfly’s, $2,000 for COVID-19 recovery • Seaford Girl Guides, $289 for COVID-19 recovery • Seaford Junior Football Club, $2000 for COVID-19 recovery • Rowellyn Rockets Basketball Club, $1,974 for COVID-19 recovery Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said “our local sporting clubs are the heart and soul of our local community – they bring us together and create a healthy, happy and united community.” Applications for the grant program closes 11 May. Apply at sport.vic. gov.au/grants-and-funding/our-grants/ sporting-club-grants-program
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Council’s new social media rules passed CHANGES to Frankston Council’s communications policy are now in effect. The revised guidelines will allow for the mayor to direct a councillor to remove content from social media for up to 24 hours while potential breaches of the policy are investigated. The guidelines instruct councillors using social media to “not actively undermine any decision or position already taken by council or bring council into council into disrepute”. Councillors are also asked to ensure they “only share information that is already publicly available” and “notify the mayor and CEO of any comments made.” The changes were opposed by Crs Steven and Liam Hughes. Cr Steven Hughes’ recent social media use has landed him in hot water, with an internal arbitration process underway in response to posts he made on his Facebook page (“Councillors seek arbitration to resolve Facebook dispute”, The Times, 9/3/21).
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AGL defeat ‘start’ for community action Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au THE community is being urged to see the state government’s rejection of AGL’s gas import terminal at Crib Point as “the start and not the end” of action to protect Western Port. The Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Foundation chair, Jo McCoy, said AGL’s plan had created a “focal point and motivation” for municipal councils, traditional owners and the community “to frame conversations around population growth and development projects in a way sympathetic to our sensitive environment”. The biosphere foundation includes the five “member councils” whose boundaries fall wholly or partly within the biosphere: Mornington Peninsula, Frankston, Casey, Bass Coast and Cardinia (see map). Ms McCoy said many of the threats to the region were gradual, and included climate change, increased sediment flowing into Western Port from agriculture and “poorly planned” residential development, waste and emissions from industry and recreational activities and “behaviours insensitive to the environment”. “We are stepping up our skills and resources to broaden our reach and effectiveness throughout the Western Port Biosphere Reserve region,” she said.“The Victorian government’s decision to reject AGL’s proposal [and pipeline to Pakenham] … should mark the start and not the end of community action to preserve the internationally
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acclaimed Western Port Biosphere Reserve. “However, it is important that the community maintains momentum in addressing the challenges we face in achieving sustainable development in the region. “The Western Port Biosphere is known for its natural environment,
including world class wetlands and its importance as a destination for migratory birds from as far away as Siberia.” Ms McCoy said UNESCO did not recognise biospheres “in order to preserve the environment at all costs, but to designate areas where it was possible to reconcile the conservation of high value biodiversity”.
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Western Port’s Ramsar wetlands met that designation and “decisions needed to be based on good science that enables people to live in harmony with their natural environment”. Without coming out directly against a proposal for a quarry at Arthurs Seat, the biosphere foundation says it will “argue for protection of the natural en-
vironment and the biodiversity of the region” as the proposal is within what the biosphere defines as a core conservation zone (national parks or conservation reserves). Charitable organisation the Ross Trust, and the company it owns, Hillview Quarries, plan to dig the quarry on the north face of Arthurs Seat which would destroy remnant oldgrowth bushland that is home to koalas and 27 threatened or endangered species (“Holding Ground for Arthur’s Seat” The Times 20/4/21). “We are seeking opportunities to partner more closely with stakeholders [government, business, traditional owners and community groups] within the biosphere reserve boundaries to develop programs such as water stewardship, which had successfully helped local landholders and businesses manage water on their properties and ensure its quality is improved downstream,” Ms McCoy said. “Managing our natural resources sustainably can be environmentfriendly, while improving the bottom line.” Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Best Bites program is used as an example of a partnership the biosphere foundation is “proud to be involved with”. “Best Bites is an important initiative to support and promote the local food economy and safe and healthy food, while also encouraging businesses to excel in the areas of energy and water efficiency, waste management and recycling,” the foundation’s website states.
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‘Smart’ parking trial saves drivers’ time Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au
Gas terminal loss a cause to party THE Save Westernport community group is celebrating the state government’s rejection of AGL’s gas terminal proposal with “music, food, acknowledgements, and time to connect”. The celebration will be held 2pm5pm Saturday 1 May at Balnarring
Village Common, 3051 Frankston– Flinders Road, Balnarring. If it is raining the event will be moved to inside Balnarring Hall. Anyone wanting to attend must register at envict.org/letscelebrate
NEPEAN MP Chris Brayne, centre, is pictured above with Save Westernport members Jane Carnegie, Marnee Wills, Rod Knowles, Julia Stockigt and Candy Van Rood. Picture: Supplied
THE Mornington smart parking trial is reportedly reducing congestion in the busy shopping precinct and helping drivers find parking spaces. The 100 in-ground sensors installed in Mornington shopping areas from late December are on a six-month trial. The in-ground sensors transmit data to electric signs which show the number of available spaces inside a car park, or strip, saving drivers from looking for a free space. The sensors can detect a vehicle parked on them indicating that the bay is occupied or available. They do not detect or record information about the driver, passengers, or vehicle. The sensors do not issue infringements for overstaying time limits but, if they detect vehicles are parking over the time limits, that data may be used by traffic officers to increase patrols in those areas. There is no suggestion the parking trial will lead to paid parking. Mornington is the second township to trial smart parking on the peninsula. Over the past two summers, the shire trialled similar technology at Rye. With Main Street, Mornington reopening to through traffic the shire is about to move 50 sensors currently on side streets to Main Street between the Esplanade and Barkly Street.
“The trial aims to make accessing Mornington easier and more convenient, while providing a better parking experience for both residents and tourists,” the mayor Cr Despi O’Connor said. Cr O’Connor said the shire had been “surprised” by the number of parking violations in Mornington. She said there were 6700 overstays in January and February, with around 2400 of those vehicles being left for more than 30 minutes over the time limit. “We are confident this smart parking technology will help us to increase parking availability and improve convenience and fairness for drivers.” Cr Steve Holland said the trial would provide insight on parking behaviours and management and assess the suitability of long-term smart parking technology in Mornington. “We are committed to increasing access to parking spots by providing fairer, easier access to the limited amount of car parks, especially during peak periods.” Cr Anthony Marsh said: “Smart parking technology has been proven to significantly reduce the time it takes to find a parking space and reduce car emissions in other cities and townships. “This technology will also assist businesses on Main Street to have a higher turnover of customers by reducing congestion and overstaying vehicles in the area.” Visit mornpen.vic.gov.au/smartparking to learn more about both projects.
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There’s a smarter way for the future of Arthurs Seat It is fantastic to see that so many artists are supporting the campaign to save Arthurs Seat (“Holding Ground for Arthurs Seat” The News 20/4/21). I have no doubt that over the next 12 months the community campaign to stop the new quarry will grow exponentially. More people will become outraged about the Ross Trust’s plans to quarry a precious slice of the Mornington Peninsula, which is home to 28 threatened and endangered species. More will be concerned about the dust from the new quarry landing on the nearby schools, kindergartens, childcare and homes. It is exhausting to think about how much energy and money will be spent trying to convince just five people (Ross Trust trustees Jeremy Kirkwood, Prue Digby, Geoff Nicholson, Jenny Stephens, Jon Webster) and the state government that it is a really bad idea. Why couldn’t the same energy be channelled into a partnership between the Ross Trust and the community to preserve the site and the legacy of Roy Ross? Perhaps a place for ecotourism? If the Ross Trust only distributed income from existing capital investments (currently more than $50 million), the trustees could focus all their energies on just doing “good works”. Imagine that. Claire Thorn, Flinders
Maintain the rage We cannot allow our guard to drop on [the state government’s rejection of AGL’s plan for a gas import terminal at Crib Point] (“Feds under pressure to back AGL refusal” The News 12/4/21). AGL has a plan B in the pipeline. We must maintain the rage or it will suddenly emerge as a fait accompli. I have spoken before about the thin edge of the wedge for a major long-term development of Western Port. Now we have this you beaut project to liquify hydrogen gas at Western Port (“Brown coal to hydrogen: responsible or risky?” The News 12/4/21). We have the germ of a major industrial hub that will kill off the bay on the altar of “jobs and development”. Bollocks to that. If there is no expansion of housing in the region there is no need to create employment there. People are the core of industrial pollution; the industries are a consequence of population. If this hydrogen project is so vital, then why not site it alongside the desalination plant at Wonthaggi? The power supply is already there and if the brown coal alternative is to be adopted it is closer to those deposits than Western Port. The state Labor Party has done well to protect the area so far. Keep up the good work but show us you are serious by stopping this hydrogen gas project as well. My tip is that if we get one, we will surely get the other and the floodgates will be wide open. [Flinders MP] Greg Hunt needs all the support and encouragement he can get to maintain Liberal Party support to keep Western Port clean. Barry J Rumpf, McCrae
Editor: Both the state and federal governments have each provided $50 million for a pilot brown coal-to-hydrogen trial based in the Latrobe valley with the resulting gas liquified for export at Hastings.
A plea for ‘Alice’ There’s a nursing home near you where residents have been dumped by family and never have a visitor. A friend [of mine] whose husband is there tells of a lady who comes to the door every time and says “Hello, my name is Alice, have you come to see me?” So moved, my friend on the daily visit to her husband, took Alice (not her real name) some magazines. Alice burst into tears. No-one had ever done that for her. She had not been visited in years, according to staff. None of us wants to end up like this. The aged care royal commission is not going to fix loneliness, but we can. Please go to a nursing home near you, ask for an Alice or an Alec, and make their day. Fran Henke, Hastings
Cats take toll of wildlife Thank you so much for the story on the problem of people allowing their cats to roam (“Cats break 24-hour curfew” The News 20/4/21). As a wildlife carer I often get in injured and distressed wildlife that have been attacked and “played with” by domestic cats, also feral cats. This is a picture (right) of Timmy, who was victim of a cat attack and was so very timid when he first came in with wounds all over his body. I always know when wildlife has been predated upon as they are very defensive at first. Please, cat owners, be responsible. Brenda Marmion, Crystal Ocean Wildlife Shelter, Rye
Roundabout wrong When reading the latest edition of Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Peninsula Wide newsletter, I could not believe the proposal to install a roundabout at the intersection of Codrington and Ligar streets, Dromana. Being a local resident for over 40 years I have never seen or heard of an accident at that intersection. It is even more incredible as the shire was asked to install speed humps in Codrington Street to stop cars travelling at over 60kph, were told they are not necessary, even when children are playing in the park and getting in and out of cars. For heaven’s sake, the shire needs to get its priorities right shire.” Rob Tannahill, Dromana
Now for Darwin The federal government has cancelled Victoria’s Belt and Road deal with China. I like a lot of things the Andrews’ government does, but this was not one of them; I’m glad it has been cancelled. However, this is merely pushing a state Labor
government around unless the 99-year lease of the Port of Darwin to a Chinese company is also cancelled. It is a more serious matter to hand over your own northernmost port to another country. Darwin was virtually the entry point of the Japanese in World War II. The Victorian deal is gone, now get rid of the Darwin lease, it is more dangerous Mary Lane, Mornington
Share the defence Defence Minister Peter Dutton says all soldiers should not be punished because a few disgraced their fellow soldiers in Afghanistan. Perhaps he could be consistent and not punish one good family (formerly of Queensland) on Christmas Island just because some other refugees do not qualify Geoffrey Lane, Mornington
Horse tracks On Sunday 25 April I took this photo looking back towards Balnarring yacht club. The current permit conditions require horse riders to stay five metres below the vegetation zone. Apparently, new conditions will increase this to 10m. Obviously, the riders disregard current condi-
tions so there is no chance of compliance to new conditions. I believe the Balnarring Beach Foreshore Committee, auspiced by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), inadequately monitors compliance even though it collects permit fees. Our beach is a fragile and precious environment within an internationally recognised RAMSAR wetland that is Western Port. Get the horses off the beaches. Cheryl McDonald, Balnarring
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BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY FOLLOWING a hugely successful 2019 sellout tour, Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody are returning with a Brand New show in 2021 combining Queens ‘Greatest Hits’ and a few of the most popular songs on their albums. The hit movie QUEEN – Bohemian Rhapsody exposed this fantastic band to a much wider audience making QUEEN more popular than ever. Without a doubt, Queen is amongst the greatest rock bands of the twentieth century and Freddie Mercury is hailed by many as the most charismatic and flamboyant performer in contemporary rock. Queen is amongst the greatest rock bands of the 20th century and Freddie Mercury is hailed by many as the most charismatic and flamboyant performer in contemporary rock. Now, fresh off the heels of the successful
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Bohemian Rhapsody movie, comes an all new Queen tribute show from well-known Australian Freddie Mercury impersonator Thomas Crane. Thomas with his hot band Bohemian Rhapsody bring back to life the visual excitement, sound and stage energy as witnessed at a Queen concert. Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody will perform all the great hits like We Will Rock You, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, We Are The Champions, Radio Ga Ga, A Kind of Magic, I Want To Break Free, Another One Bites the Dust, Bohemian Rhapsody. Bohemian Rhapsody will be at the Frankston Arts Centre on Friday 30th April, 2021. Bookings: (03) 9784 1896 or www. thefac.com.au
FRANKSTON Arts Centre is delighted to announce that Sydney Dance Company will be coming to Frankston in May. Having previously performed at Joyce Theatre in New York and the Grand in Shanghai, this iconic dance company is in high demand and securing a place on their tour is an enviable accomplishment for any venue. When COVID-19 struck in March 2020, Sydney Dance Company’s latest work was only four days from its world premiere and opening night. After a tumultuous year, the leading national dance company bring it to the Frankston Arts Centre stage in May 2021, now with added poignancy. Choreographed by the company’s Spanishborn Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela, Impermanence is an exciting exploration of both beauty and devastation. The reward of moving audiences, and the raw
pride of sharing Australian art with the world has driven their ensemble of 17 dancers to become one of the world’s strongest forces in contemporary dance. With an emotional score by contemporary composer Bryce Dessner, best known as a founder of American rock band The National and for his film scores for The Revenant and The Two Popes, the power of dance and music in Impermanence is laden with meaning, fleeting and vulnerable. Local dancers are extended an opportunity to participate in a Masterclass with the acclaimed dancers from Sydney Dance Company on Friday 14 May, 5pm at Cube 37. Limited places are available with all information at thefac.com.au. Join Sydney Dance Company in their return to the stage with Impermanence at Frankston Arts Centre on Saturday 15 May, 8pm. Tickets: $27 $60. More info at thefac.com.au.
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You’re Welcome! A Short Treatise On Feedback By Stuart McCullough IT used to be so easy. Pay. Exchange (goods or services). Then everyone went on their merry way and got on with their lives. That was it. Quick. Simple. Everyone knew where they stood. Things, however, have changed since those halcyon days. It’s not enough to just pay for something, receive it and then move on. These days, everybody wants feedback. Last month I bought sneakers. The mistake I made was in making said purchase on the Internet rather than an actual shop, foolishly believing that it would be simpler that way. What a dunce I was. In the weeks since I made my purchase, I have been inundated with requests for feedback. From everyone. It’s getting on my nerves. The shoemaker wanted to know if I was happy. It wasn’t altogether clear whether this question was shoe-related or not. The people who delivered the shoes also wanted feedback, pleading with me to rate their service. Naturally, I was reluctant to do so for fear that any criticism I may have to offer would threaten already-fragile international supply lines. No matter how strong your feelings, there’s always the risk that saying something will only make things worse. It used to be said that if you don’t have something good to say, then say nothing at all. These people would never survive in the age of feedback. Honestly, I don’t know what’s wrong with these companies. What’s happened that their self-esteem has so drastically withered that they need a constant stream of self-assurance? Granted, we all like to be told that
we’re awesome, but these things should be given freely rather than demanded at gunpoint or, alternatively, a snarkily worded email. It’s odd. I don’t recall anyone from an actual shop ever asking for feedback. Presumably there was no need – it was written all over the customer’s face. Perhaps that’s the benefit of human interaction. When did feedback become so important? Once upon a time, ‘feedback’ was something you heard moments before Jimi Hendrix set his guitar on fire. I think that’s the kind of feedback I’m most comfortable with. Imagine
the reaction you’d get if, in response to a request for feedback, you sent over a recording with several minutes of atonal squealing followed by footage of you setting your computer on fire, Hendrix-style. They’d soon stop asking for feedback. Or, in any event, you’d soon stop receiving their emails as the smouldering wreckage that is your laptop stinks up your home office. At some point – presumably when my back was turned – ‘feedback’ was elevated to the status of a fundamental human right. Presumably the United
Nations updated the Charter of Human Rights to include ‘the right to feedback’ together with ‘the right to reasonable internet speeds’ and ‘the inalienable right to not have to watch MAFS’. In something of a twist, I doubt very much that the UN sought feedback before making these radical changes. After being inundated with requests for feedback, a steady trickle of emails began. By now, instead of seeking my reassurance that they’re wonderful, they attempted to demonstrate how splendid and magical they were by flooding me with material about themselves. These were newsletters, giving me the very latest information on product lines, colours and designs, whether I wanted to hear about it or not. If I am to be slugged with unsolicited information from a corporate behemoth pretending to be my friend, they should at least ensure that it’s information in which I have some basic level of interest. Forget commerce - I’d much rather hear about the human shenanigans going on within the company itself. No – I don’t need to know that you’ve invented a new shade of puce for your upcoming summer range. Yes – I do need to know that last week Daphne accidentally ate Trevor’s low-fat yoghurt that was stored on the wrong shelf in the communal fridge, resulting in an investigation by HR after all hell broke loose. No – I don’t need to know about your upcoming sale. Yes – I do want to know that Dessie Chambers used a warehouse forklift to relocate ‘Dangerous’ Dave’s
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Nissan Micra so that he couldn’t find it in the staff carpark when the shift finished. If that was the type of information they’re giving out, sign me up. The trouble is, they’re seeking more from me than I am willing to give. Fact is, I don’t think about sneakers every day. Don’t get me wrong – I like sneakers and I think they’re very useful. I just don’t need constant updates as to whatever may be happening in ‘sneaker-land’. If I was that interested, I’d subscribe to a specialist publication like ‘Sneaker Freaker’ magazine (it’s a real thing – one of my brothers used to buy it). I’m just looking to exchange goods for tender. I’m not looking for anything ‘long term’. I feel that some of these companies have misread the signs and misinterpreted my willingness to buy something as an overture of a completely different nature. Put simply, they are gravely mistaken. But given that they’re so keen to know what I’m thinking, let me simply say this: stop pestering me. In fact, forget we ever even met. Please destroy my details and never darken my inbox again. That’s my feedback. Do with it what you will. Add it to the nodoubt gargantuan pile and have Dessie Chambers use the forklift to store it in some long-forgotten corner of the warehouse. Include it in your next newsletter. Better yet, set it on fire, Hendrix-style and let the smoke gently waft up into the air conditioning vent. And as the automatic sprinkler system begins to rain down, let me simply say – you’re welcome. stuart@stuartmccullough.com
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ANZAC Day ceremony at Honor Avenue Compiled by Cameron McCullough A MEETING convened by the Frankston Branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association, was held on Monday night. Mr. H. Vicars (president) was in the chair, and the visitors included Crs. Oates and Wells, Messrs. Jennings, Manson, Wells, Young and others, who were present by invitation. It was decided to hold a memorial service in the Honor Avenue at 3 o’clock of Monday afternoon, 25th inst. On the motion of Mr. L. Corlett, seconded by Mr. R. Burton, it was arranged to make the distribution of British war medals on the same day. A list of the men entitled to receive same was read by the secretary, Mr. D. Dodd, and the names appear in another column. Details in connection with the ceremony were discussed at length. Major Conder was appointed to take charge, and the address will be given by the Rev. Hugh Jones, supported by the local clergy. The school children will take part. Returned soldiers will appear in uniform, and the citizens’ forces will cooperate. Those taking part in the procession will fall in at the post office at 2.30pm. A sub-committee, consisting of Messrs. Morrison, Lyon, Burton, Muir and Hague, was appointed to arrange for flag poles and necessary bunting. Crs. Oates and Wells promised to assist in any way possible. Mr. Mitchell, Seaford, offered to provide lorry and do necessary carting. Mr. Gray moved that members of
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search of two bags of cabbages. It was while he was endeavouring to remove the bags from defendant’s vehicle that Hall struck him, inflicting nasty cuts above and below the eye, necessitating two stitches. He stated that he was unable to work for nine days and claimed for that period, at 15/- per day. In addition, he asked compensation for the time his pony was idle, payments of doctor’s fees and other amounts. Cross-examined, complainant said defendant invited him to inspect his lorry to see if the missing cabbages were there. Hall wanted to count out the cabbages and give witness what was left. Witness did not strike at defendant first. B. Atkinson, slaughterman, of Chelsea, said he heard the parties arguing, and later saw defendant, who was standing on the lorry, strike complainant, who was on the ground. Senior-Constable Bray said that Stockton came to him with a complaint. His eye was cut and there was a lot of blood about. In self-defence. Mr. Shields’ contended that the injury to the eye was not serious and did not call for damages. Defendant explained the circumstances under which he purchased cabbages at the market and afterwards put them on to his lorry. He invited Stockton to examine his cabbages, and they went to Mr. Brody to ascertain how many cabbages witness had bought. Stockton pulled a bag off the lorry,
and in so doing brought witness to the ground. Stockton then attempted to strike him, and witness hit him in self defence. Stockton was very excited, and witness reasoned with him without success. Cross-examined, witness denied that he was on the lorry when he struck Stockton. He did not say, “If you fancy yourself you can have some more.” To the Bench: The horse and lorry were facing towards Mornington. Stockton was on the footpath. Mrs. Hall, wife of defendant, gave corroborative evidence. Mark Brody, estate agent, remembered Stockton and Hall enquiring as to the quantity of cabbages purchased by Hall. Witness told them that Hall had bought five dozen. The Bench considered the charge proved and inflicted a fine of 40/-, with £5/5/- damages and costs. *** MR Ransom, late of the prominent Brunswick printing house, Ransom & Fairbanks Pty Ltd, is at present holidaying at Frankston. *** LIEUT Ray Parer, of Frankston recently made a flight from Melbourne to Albury, covering the 200 miles in two hours. *** MR. and Mrs. James Robertson, of Menzie’s Hotel, who have been spending the summer months at Shoreham and Flinders, have returned to Melbourne. ***
WE regret to state that Mrs. Millard, wife of Mr. John Millard, and mother of Mesdames Fletcher and Benson, is seriously ill at her residence in Wells street. *** MR. and Mrs. Grainger, of Charlton, have been holidaying at the Isle of Wight Hotel, Cowes. *** THE Rev. C. Angwin, of the Methodist Church, Frankston, who spent a holiday at Queenscliff, returned to Frankston on Tuesday. *** THE marriage of Mr. Stanley George, late of the Wireless Telegraphy Brigade, to Miss Ethel White, daughter of the late Mr. Geo. White of Sorrento, was celebrated at Sorrento recently. The honeymoon was spent at Frankston, Boronia and Castlemaine. *** THE Country Roads Board has accepted the following tenders: Shire of Flinders–Baldry’s Road, metalling 4000 feet, Messrs Van Suylan Bros (Balnarring), £546. Flinders–Hastings Road, supplying 350 cubic yards maintenance metal, Messrs Van Suylan Bros (Balnarring), £227 10s; additional 100 cubic yards of metal, Mr. C Hill (Somerville), £75. Flinders–Mornington Road, metalling, ‘top course,’ between Dutton’s and Hearne’s Bridge, Mr G. T. Allnutt (Cheltenham), £1429 13s. *** FROM the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 22 April 1921
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Pines needled by rampant Rosebud DIVISION ONE
By Brodie Cowburn ROSEBUD have fired a warning shot to the rest of the league with a big win against Pines away from home. Pines caught Rosebud flat-footed in the first term, booting six goals. Rosebud got things back on track after quarter-time and dominated the rest of the day. Pines only scored one goal in the remaining three quarters. Rosebud piled on the pressure, and ended up coming away with a 7.6 (48) to 14.17 (101) win. Travis French scored three goals for Rosebud. Jackson Mcrae was among the best for the third week in a row. The victory sees Rosebud remain top of the ladder as the last undefeated team in the competition. On the other hand, Pines are reeling from an 0-3 start to 2021. Bonbeach and Dromana played out a thriller on Saturday. Bonbeach looked the stronger team early, but Dromana were able to battle back in the second term. Just five points separated the sides at three-quarter-time. After a tense final quarter, the final siren blew with Dromana narrowly ahead. The Tigers triumphed 9.9 (63) to 10.7 (67).
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Mornington scrape through for the win DIVISION TWO
By Brodie Cowburn MORNINGTON got the win in a one-point thriller on ANZAC Day. The Bulldogs played Devon Meadows at Glover Reserve. The Panthers were boosted by the addition of former AFL star Brett Deledio. The Bulldogs were the better team in the first half, however their wastefulness in front of goal was costing them. Despite having 11 more scor-
ing shots, Mornington only took a 21 point lead into the main break. Devon Meadows cut the lead down to eight heading into the last quarter, and nearly did enough to claw over the line. Mornington just held on to claim a nail biting 9.4 (58) to 8.11 (59) win. Jackson Calder added another three goals to his tally for the season, which stands at 21 from four games. Langwarrin continued their unbeaten start to 2021 with a thumping vic-
with a win over Pearcedale. Kalani Ryan, Matthew Hill, and Tyrren Head were named in Rye’s best. Head scored two goals for the afternoon. Pearcedale kept touch throughout the afternoon, but Rye were the better side. The Demons triumphed 10.12 (72) to 6.15 (51). Somerville scored a good win over Karingal on Saturday, while Chelsea beat Seaford and Hastings defeated Crib Point.
tory over Tyabb. The Kangaroos dismantled the Yabbies, holding them goalless until the final quarter. Nicholas Tuddenham, Haydn Golby, and former Essendon defender Mark Baguley were named among the best. Langwarrin’s hard work was rewarded with a 105 point win. The final score read 16.12 (116) to 1.5 (11). Rye are also 4-0 to start the season. They continued their undefeated run
Dolphins chalk up a win in season opener SEWF PREMIER
By Brodie Cowburn FRANKSTON’S debut SEWF season has got off to a perfect start. The Dolphins tackled Mornington on Friday night at Alexandra Park. The Bulldogs established an early lead, but Frankston were able to get
back in front. Both sides were neck and neck throughout the night. Mornington entered the final quarter with a narrow one point lead. Frankston managed to score the solitary goal of the final term to get back in front. The Dolphins’ dream debut was secured with a hard fought 3.8
(26) to 4.11 (35) win. Seaford also started their season with a win, getting the better of Eastern Devils at Mulgrave Reserve. A five goals to one first half set up the Tigers for an impressive win. Erica Saabas contributed two goals to the scoreboard, while Dayna Smith and Courtney Aughtie also played excel-
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Ethan Johnstone’s five goals proved the difference on the day. Red Hill and Mt Eliza were also evenly matched on the weekend. The Hillmen defeated the Redlegs in a lowscoring game 4.10 (34) to 4.7 (31). A best-on-ground showing from former Adelaide Crow Myles Poholke helped Sorrento to a win over Edithvale-Aspendale. Poholke booted three majors in the side’s 13.15 (93) to 3.10 (28) win. Matt La Fontaine’s three goals were crucial to Frankston YCW on the weekend. The Stonecats defeated the Frankston Bombers 8.7 (55) to 4.10 (34). NEXT WEEK’S GAMES MPNFL Division One Seniors Saturday, May 1, 2021 Dromana vs Pines, 2PM – Dromana Recreation Reserve Mt Eliza vs Sorrento, 2 PM – Emil Madsen Reserve Frankston Bombers vs Red Hill, 2PM – Greg Beck Oval Bonbeach vs Rosebud, 2PM – Oval 1 Bonbeach Recreation Reserve Edithvale-Aspendale vs Frankston YCW, 2 PM – Regents Park MPNFL Division Two Seniors Saturday, May 1, 2021 Mornington vs Rye, 2PM – Alexandra Park Tyabb vs Devon Meadows, 2PM – Bunguyan Reserve Chelsea vs Somerville, 2PM – Chelsea Reserve Seaford vs Crib Point, 2PM – Oval 2 Belvedere Reserve Pearcedale vs Karingal, 2PM – Pearcedale Recreation Reserve Hastings vs Langwarrin, 2PM – Thomas Barclay Oval SEWF Premier Friday, April 30, 2021 Tyabb vs Mornington, 7.30PM – Bunguyan Reserve Saturday, May 1, 2021 Frankston vs Coburg Lions, 10.30AM – Skybus Stadium Mt Eliza vs Eastern Devils, 12PM – Emil Madsen Reserve Seaford vs St Kilda Sharks, 2PM – Belvedere Reserve
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Somerville in seventh heaven SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie SOMERVILLE Eagles won their first State 4 fixture when they overran Dingley Stars 7-2 at Tyabb Central Reserve on Saturday. Dingley already was in disarray having dumped coach Stan Webster a few days earlier and Somerville showed no mercy with a Bryce Ruthven free-kick in the opening minute making it 1-0. Eight minutes later it was 3-0 after Naseer Mohammad finished off a Damien Finnegan through ball and a corner from player-coach David Greening was met with a bullet-like header from Ash Scholes. A Scholes foul inside the box late in the half earned Dingley a penalty which Koray Yildirim converted to make it 3-1. But any notion Dingley had of a comeback was soon put to rest as Greening couldn’t be contained after the interval. He notched a second-half hat-trick and provided an assist for Rannesh Krishnan’s first goal for the club as the Eagles raced to a 7-1 lead before Reece Robinson’s late consolation for the visitors. New Somerville signing Conor Mcfall from Seaford United came off the bench in the second half and set up Greening for one of his goals. After the final whistle Greening paid tribute to the efforts of his players. “The spirit and camaraderie this club has is encapsulated in that dressing room and the boys deserve every credit for putting in a performance like that after a tough start to life in State 4,” he said. In other State 4 fixtures Seaford United lost top spot with a 2-2 draw at home to Dandenong South, Baxter went down 2-0 away to Keysborough while four first-half goals secured Noble Park United’s 4-0 win over visitor Chelsea. Seaford could have been two up in the first 10 minutes but Blake Hicks finished poorly and Dylan Waugh was denied the chance of a one-on-one with a dreadful offside decision. A low shot from outside the area in the 14th minute beat Seaford keeper Hayden Hicks at the near post to put the visitors 1-0 up.
Eagles’ breakthrough: Defender Adam Steele in action for Somerville Eagles. The local club recorded its first win at State 4 level on Saturday. Picture: Darryl Kennedy
Mitch Hawkins and Waugh had chances to level late in the half and four minutes into the second period Jeremy Schwellinger tripped Malik Sulemani who converted from the penalty spot to make it 2-0. A free kick in the 55th minute was touched off to Jack Carter who blasted the ball into the roof of the net to make it 2-1 and eight minutes later it was 2-2. A flowing interpassing move down the left ended with Hicks slipping the ball to Waugh whose first touch took him past the advancing Dandy South keeper and his second touch sent the ball into the unguarded goal. Seaford kept pressing and Waugh and Josh Simmons should have done better with headers and in the 87th minute Waugh put Hicks through but he blasted his volley well wide. In NPL2 Langwarrin suffered one of its biggest home losses in years when put to the sword by Moreland City to the tune of 5-0.
Langy defender Luke Burgess has been released and is understood to be on the lookout for a new club. In State 1 Mornington retained top spot with a 4-1 away win over Bentleigh United Cobras. A Milos Lujic double and goals from Josh Hine and supersub Campbell Steedman did the damage for the league leader. In State 2 Peninsula Strikers had an excellent away win against Heatherton United thanks to a Ben Doree double while Skye United recovered from a 2-0 deficit to draw with Mooroolbark at Esther Park. Jack Gallagher and Mark O’Connor scored for Skye in the 78th and 83rd minutes. In State 3 Frankston Pines was pushed all the way by big-spending home team Rowville Eagles but ran out a 5-3 winner. Rowville featured former South Melbourne, Oakleigh Cannons and Dandenong City midfielder Iqbal
Jawadi who was signed last week. Pines’ goals came from CJ Hodgson 2, Alex Roberts, Scott Webster and Savenaca Baledrokadroka. The big news in State 5 was Rosebud’s capture of Keilor Park central defender Dougie Cunnison and the veteran Scot played a major role in the ’Buds 2-1 away win over Endeavour Hills. The home side led 1-0 at half-time but Rosebud player-coach Mark Pagliarulo pushed Cunnison into midfield in the second half and the change turned the game around for the visitors. Cunnison won the ball in the 55th minute and played it to 42-year-old Stef Papaluca who saw Endeavour keeper Guilford Vellien off his line and lobbed him from 35 metres for the equaliser. Pagliarulo had subbed himself on and in the final minute his cross from the left was bundled over the line by Chris Parry for the winner. Aspendale Stingrays marked their
tribute game to former player Dylan Langford-Povey with their first win over White Star Dandenong in a 4-1 result at Jack Grut Reserve. Injuries and suspensions forced the Stingrays to field a depleted line-up and visitors White Star led after 22 minutes through a shot from Amel Mulalic that eluded a number of players. Hayden Nuhanovic levelled 10 minutes later thanks to a superb Adrian Pace cross and an excellent Matt Bruce strike just before half-time put Aspendale ahead. Nuhanovic’s second in the 63rd minute gave the home side breathing space and substitute Justin Lampert rounded off the scoreline in the 90th minute following a fine run from right back Ryan Maokhamphiou. Mount Martha lost 4-0 at home to Mentone. In FFA Cup news three local teams go into battle this week to reach the last 16 of the Victorian section of the national competition. State 3 league leader Frankston Pines travels to ABD Stadium in Broadmeadows tonight (Tuesday) to face NPL heavyweight Hume City in a David and Goliath tie which kicks off at 7.45pm. Tomorrow (Wednesday) Mornington hosts Eastern Lions at Dallas Brooks Park at 7.30pm while Langwarrin faces Malvern City at Skye Recreation Reserve at 8pm. Here are this weekend’s round 6 league fixtures: FRIDAY, 8.30pm: Chelsea v Sandown Lions (Edithvale Reserve), FC Noble Hurricanes v Seaford Utd (Alex Nelson Reserve). SATURDAY, 3pm: Mornington v Beaumaris (Dallas Brooks Park), Peninsula Strikers v Old Scotch (Centenary Park), Skye Utd v Brandon Park (Skye Recreation Reserve), Middle Park v Frankston Pines (Albert Park Field 16), Baxter v Noble Park Utd (Baxter Park), Dandenong South v Somerville Eagles (Tatterson Park), Bunyip District v Aspendale Stingrays (Bunyip Recreation Reserve). SATURDAY, 8.30pm: Rosebud v Mount Martha (Olympic Park). MONDAY, 8.15pm: Bulleen v Langwarrin (Veneto Club).
Mornington family celebrate city success HORSE RACING
By Ben Triandafillou MORNINGTON-based apprentice jockey Matthew Cartwright combined with his mother and grandmother, Leonie Proctor and Lyn Tolson, to claim metropolitan success at Caulfield on Saturday 24 April. The ever-improving Tolson and Proctor-trained Curran topped off a fruitful five-start campaign with a gutsy victory in the $135,000 Di Beretta Handicap (1200m). Given a patient ride by Cartwright, Curran eventually wore down the tearaway leader Yulong Command in the dying stages of the race to win by a longneck. Despite having ridden 13 metropolitan winners, Cartwright said Saturday’s victory for his family was the most special win of his career to date. “It’s definitely the best win I’ve had. The thrill and just to do it for the family, I can’t believe it,” Cartwright said post-race. “He let down very well, I didn’t know if I’d catch the leader but
he dug deep and it was a super win.” Formerly trained by Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, Curran was purchased by the Mornington-based family last year after having issues with his throat – a venture that has now proved successful. “I used to ride him as a two-year-old at Ciaron Maher’s and I knew he had quite a lot of ability,” Cartwright said. “He just didn’t have the best wind so when we got him for a very light price it was great and it’s just so good to see him come out and perform so well.” Co-trainer Leonie Proctor added: “Even though he’s had the throat operation, he’s always shown plenty and he’s really starting to know what he’s doing now.” The Night of Thunder-sired threeyear-old has come a long way since his debut run for the stable in February where he finished fifth in a Stony Creek maiden. Since then Curran hasn’t finished outside of the top two placings and has earnt his connections just over $133,000 in prizemoney.
All smiles: Matthew Cartwright guides Curran to victory for his mother and grandmother, Leonie Proctor and Lyn Tolson, at Caulfield on Saturday 24 April. Picture: Supplied Frankston Times
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