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Pictured left: Mixed media; above Life drawing; below Abandoned factory mural in Barcelona BY LIZ ROGERS
Marco Gonzalez does art. This Spanish-born Mornington street and graphic artist comes from a raw aesthetic where expression surges from a reactive and reflective place. Deep down inside. And it has to surface. We chat in his studio space in Co.Co Place on the industrial side of town. Still operating his graphic art business in Barcelona, where he directs his 20-plus staff from our medium-size seaside town halfway across the world, we chat about life, family, new and old beginnings. I wonder why an Antoni Gaudi (Catalan Modernist architect) native chooses to relocate on the Mornington Peninsula when he
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could be on the streets of Barcelona under the cover of darkness wheeling and dealing in paint, colour and freedom. He explains. “The lifestyle was appealing. I met my Australian wife overseas and we have two young children who are three and six years old. It was time to come here for family. It was her turn and I like it a lot. It’s all new to me and I’m still near the sea.” This is how his love affair with art started. “I was always in a bubble. I lived a long way from the city centre and was always painting and drawing even from a very young age. I was fascinated by the concept of using style as a message. One of the great things about street art is you just feel it and do it. You can be anonymous. It was exciting to be involved in the street art scene in Europe in the early ‘90s because it was quite evolved, and you earned respect quickly. We painted in beautiful places, abandoned factories and gypsy camps. Street
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art is a great conversation starter. But then I was becoming wellknown (Milano show in 2000) and you started to need a permit and it was time to move on. I bought my first computer in 1996/7 and began teaching myself illustration. It was a natural progression.” This instinctive artist has dabbled in set development and sculpting but is most contented while designing and painting. He is currently thriving on texturing and layering acrylics on to canvas while exploring colour splurges and fine fluid lines in stilllife drawing classes. “When I was 14 my teacher spoke with my parents and suggested I go to art school. This is where I began my formal training at 15. It was 50km away from my home, but I went. My parents were always incredibly supportive of this obsession I had with creating and producing. It was all I did. It is still the same way. It’s my happy place.” Got the message?
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Something’s always cooking in Carmela Amato D’Amore’s kitchen. In reality and metaphorically too. This 60-something pocket rocket has energy and passion to burn. She welcomes life, tradition and heritage with open arms only to absorb and release it tenfold. A true believer in the old adages ‘what goes around comes around’ and ‘the more you give the more you receive’, this devotee of life, conversation and Sicilian food is soon to launch her second self-published book titled The Heart of the Table – Unlocking the Treasure of Family and Community Through Sicilian Food. It’s a beaut!
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She explains. “My first book, Carmela’s Cucina Povera, was a journey of self-discovery and healing through Sicilian food. It was about family and heritage. The recipes from my mother and grandmother. It takes a village to raise a child, you see. This book is something different. The table is a symbol of coming together. Connecting and collaborating. Communicating and communing. The four Cs. We live at such a fast pace now. People in front of screens and feeling disconnected. There is a richness, a wealth of faith and hope when we look outwardly and communicate with others around the table. This book doesn’t have recipes like the first one. It is a navigational guide — to continue the art of sharing our hearts by cooking for those you love and eating with them around the table. One chapter focuses on the women of Sicily and their relationship with food. Another chapter relates to sharing memories through food. This is a book that helps you tap into the truth of you.” She continues. “After my mother died I thought to myself, ‘What do you want to leave behind?’ I have always lived between two cultures — my connection to Australia and my Sicilian roots. I am taking the best part from both. Every year I host a cultural tour to Sicily and I hold classes each week here. It is all linked. These books deeply resonate with who I am and the lessons I’ve learnt along the way.” The Heart of the Table – Unlocking the Treasure of Family and Community Through Sicilian Food is available from July through Amazon and Booktopia and from Sorrento Trattoria, which was a finalist in the Peninsula Business Awards. Explore it and unite. Go to carmelascucinaclass. com.au for more.
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Following the tremendous success of our first three new Homestead rebuilds, we are thrilled to announce that our new Homestead 6 is now ready for students to move in. Designed to change with the needs of an evolving curriculum, the new Homesteads are a great leap forward in every measure. Purposely designed to support the School’s commitment to innovative, experiential and real-world learning, their flexibility opens up a myriad of new teaching and learning opportunities. These multi-purpose spaces stay true to the Homestead ideal of a ‘home’ at school, a place where students belong, feel accepted and appreciated. Current research shows that good design and improved learning outcomes go hand in hand. Our learning spaces have improved students’ engagement and their attitude to learning. The flexibility they’ve given us to adjust learning to meet the students’ needs is enormous. For students, Homestead 6 offers
a comfortable, warm and inviting environment and is large enough to accommodate an entire year level, making large-scale collaborative learning projects possible. The acoustics are excellent in the new Homesteads; the spaces are quiet when students need downtime, and when large groups are collaborating the noise is contained. Kitchens, social and recreational spaces are part of the Homestead experience, and classes can gather on the deck when the weather is fine. At Woodleigh, we’ve got great buildings, unique environments, and wonderful teachers … and we’re putting them all together. Our new Homesteads are wonderful spaces for learning, living and socialising. Just what teenagers need, really. For further information about Woodleigh’s programs, information evenings and campus tours, please visit our website www.woodleigh.school or call the Enrolments Office on 5971 6100. JONATHAN WALTER – Principal
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Tempo Group ventures south BY LIZ ROGERS
Now this is luxurious living on the southern tip of the Peninsula. The Tempo Group has been in operation on the Mornington Peninsula for more than 10 years, but this is the first time it has built perfectly designed abodes in Sorrento — and the results are simply stunning. They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Well, be prepared to witness contemporary style that resonates seaside chic, liveability and beautifully shameless luxury. First off the project runway is 48 Normanby Rd. This contemporary beach house is perfect for the buyer planning to downsize now or in the future and comes with classic family and friends entertaining zones. With three bedrooms, 2.5 luxurious bathrooms, space for two cars and a pool that defines brilliant beach-side living, this architecturally designed home comes with all the light, space and appointments you’d expect and some you wouldn’t. The second stunning coastal residence is at 50 Normanby Rd and provides classic Australian informal living by the sea with three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a two-car garage. Delivering superb alfresco pool-side entertaining, this modern-day masterpiece combines cool and clever design that fits into the Australian coastal landscape
50 NORMANBY RD, SORRENTO like a glove with perfect proportions and Hamptons savoir-faire. Both properties have integrated European appliances, double glazed commercial windows, gas fireplaces, butler’s pantries, chefs’ kitchens, and master bedrooms with walk-in robes and ensuites. Stunning Italian Gessi tapware, sinks and vanities, Zip taps, under-floor heating, Vintec wine fridges, Asko ovens, microwaves and dishwashers and Fisher and Paykel integrated french door fridges are mandatory, while the huge garages come with storage for more. These are spacious homes with lowmaintenance landscaped gardens and alfresco areas with built-in barbecues, and are only a stone’s throw from Ocean Beach Rd and Sorrento back beach. Construction of another two luxury homes will start in Sorrento towards the end of the year. Both residences are expected to be completed by December, and if you buy early you have the opportunity to work with Tempo to customise the interiors. To find out more about how to purchase a piece of stand-alone modern-day Sorrento living luxury, call the Tempo Group today.
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Peninsula Grammar’s partner school opens in Malaysia In forging a new path with its commitment to a truly global education, Peninsula Grammar celebrated the opening of its partner school Peninsula International School Australia (PISA), Malaysia earlier this month. The school, located in Setia Alam, Selangor, is designed to provide students with a world-class learning experience, replicating the unique curriculum designs of Peninsula Grammar. Principal, Mr. Stuart Johnston, attended the opening ceremony and in his speech captured the importance of
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this new relationship. He noted that the building of an identity does not simply arrive when a new school opens, it is fostered through the development of a community with a shared vision and passion for authentic learning. He remarked on the facilities, stating that the world-class pool, FIFA-approved soccer field and rooftop basketball courts are indicative of the PISA commitment to the success of every student. In recognising that the 21st century learner requires opportunities to learn in diverse and unique cultures, it is hoped that the bond between the schools will see student exchanges and intercultural expeditions take place in the coming years. In implementing the Victorian Curriculum, PISA will be the first school in Malaysia to
offer the Victorian Certificate of Education next year. It is an exciting time for both schools. Peninsula Grammar is renowned for its willingness to explore new paths and discover new opportunities, to ensure every student will, through the choices afforded to them, Learn. Grow. Flourish. Peninsula Grammar is also holding an information session on Monday, June 18, for its Year 10 to 12 Inspiring Me program, which includes information on its excellent VCE Curriculum. For more information about Peninsula Grammar and its Inspiring Me program, please visit www.peninsulagrammar.vic.edu.au or call 9788 7777. SUPPLIED
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Where I belong. To be curious. To be adventurous. To be free.
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Left: A cool range of new stock instore now at Fiona’s of Mornington see page 65 Centre: Winter Wine Weekend returns on June 9, see our special feature pages 104-107, photo courtesy Morning Sun Winery. You must try Mornington’s newest taste sensation - the Chutney Bar see page 67, (photo by Willow Creative) Right: Exclusive pictures of peninsula properties in line for national awards, see pages 38-42.
News & Interviews 3-57 Socials 52, 53, 97, 98, 100, 104, 109, 110 Showcasing Mornington 58-67 Peninsula Business Awards 68-79 The Business 80-84 Health Beauty Fashion & Stars 85-93 Arts, Events & Diary Dates 94-103 Winter Wine Weekend 104-107 Peninsula Made & Markets 108-111 Food & Wine 104-119 Property Home Decor 120-136 PUBLISHER, EDITOR Lisa Walton lisa@mpmag.com.au CHIEF SUB Geoff Scott geoff@mpmag.com.au CUSTOMER RELATIONS & SALES Molly Mitchell 0407 225 261 molly@mpmag.com.au Chendelle Kolasa 0412 030 802 chendelle@mpmag.com.au Anna Georgiou 0401 598 613 anna@franklyfrankston.com.au JOURNALISTS & FEATURE WRITERS Liz Rogers, Kate Sears, Drew Cooper, Yazmine Lomax, Stephanie Johnson, Maurie Hutchinson, Kate Save, Adam Nicholls SOCIAL MEDIA Kate Sears & Jasmine Ward DISTRIBUTION Archie and his band of helpers DESIGN Willow Creative, Lisa Walton, Jasmine Ward PHOTOGRAPHY Tanya Fry, Willow Creative
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Jillian Holmes-Smith is lucky, and she knows it. Her family has been in Red Hill for seven generations and it is this connection to the rich Red Hill soil and the produce it supports that makes her the woman she is today. Partly anyway. Let’s begin at her Peony Estate in Arthurs Seat Rd. Originally grown for more than 2000 years in China, the peony is a flowering plant in the genus Paeonia — and Jill loves them. When you stroll down her long driveway past her sister’s truffle farm to the left and the acres of free farming land that have been passed on to her by her father, Ray Holmes, you are taken back to a time when living on the land might have been brutally wonderful. Simpler, but harsh at the same time. Set back is her and her husband Philip’s wonderful home and her prized Peony Estate, where thousands of peonies can be found behind a stunning 200-year-old gate from Egypt. It’s like you’ve been transported through a time portal where ancient premium Peninsula land melds with modern-day sensitivities under the umbrella of unobtrusively good taste. She explains. “Herbaceous peonies are sold as bare
root rhizomes with a few buds (or eyes). They love the sun. The Chinese have a saying about them: ‘The first year they sleep, the second year they creep and the third year they leap!’ Our peonies are ready to flower, and each plant can produce multiple blooms. It’s a wait and see campaign. It’s been hard work. We actually hand-ice each plant. (The flower buds need ice to develop, and if it melts during June and July it needs to be replaced.) We are looking forward to seeing the results.” The land that grows these gorgeous flowers is magnificent. Jill’s great-great-grandparents Robert and Eliza Sheehan purchased the Red Hill property from James McKeown in 1886 — although Jill’s father is quick to mention that the original inhabitants of the land were the Bun Wurrung people in his wonderful historical record of the family’s history entitled Red Hill Ancestors, dedicated to his wife, Pat. McKeown had planted a large grove of European trees around his home from seeds provided by the Melbourne Botanical Gardens and many of them still stand today. The Sheehans came from Victoria’s Western District in search of a cooler climate after leaving their farm in Murtoa to their eldest son, and began clearing the land until they invited their daughter, Olive Holmes, and her large family to join them. They milled the
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timber, planted vegetables and fruit trees and had cattle grazing. Now, 132 years later, we see Jill and her sister, Jenny, tending to the land once again. Jill continues. “The remaining 80 acres (32ha) we have is still being farmed today — albeit very differently. The adjacent land formally known as Endeavour Gully is now owned by the National Trust and makes up the largest continuous treed area on the whole of the Mornington Peninsula.” As you drive through Red Hill you’ll come across road signs like Sheehan’s and Holmes Rd and Sheehan’s Corner. Now you know why. Jill’s Peony Estate is open to the public for visits in November and is well worth a wander to be historically and aesthetically inspired. Or you can visit her history-laden
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cool store to pick up some peonies or purchase some of Jill’s fabulous art — yes, she can do that too! This Peninsula hands-on creative majored in woodwork at Melbourne University in 1977 and has been painting for years. Everything Jill puts her mind to has a deeply satisfying artistic quality, whether it’s her peonies or painting or creating a beautiful space for Mornington Peninsula residents and visitors alike to unwind and connect with the generational earth beneath them. Log on to redhillpeonyestate. com.au to find Peony Estate’s 2018 open days, or phone Jill on 0438 558 633.
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Leave your loneliness at home Feeling lonely? Isolated? Longing to get out of the house but you don’t have your own transport? Peninsula Social Club just might be able to help.
Peninsula VineHop Festival creator Lisa McGregor is hopping with happiness after a Regional Events Fund grant guaranteed the festival’s return in November for a second year. The State Government and Visit Victoria grant is a ringing endorsement of the Seaford resident’s initiative. Just over a year ago Lisa took on two of the biggest projects of her life — caring for her newborn baby, Ferne, and putting on the festival to celebrate the premium range of beer, wine and cider created on the Mornington Peninsula. “There was a significant risk involved with putting on my own event for the first time, especially with a new family, but I couldn’t get this idea out of my head,” Lisa said. “I knew that the Peninsula needed its own version of the Winery Walkabout, but unlike the festival in the northeast, I didn’t want to just focus on wine. We also
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have outstanding beers and ciders being produced in this region.” The inaugural festival last November attracted more than 3000 people, who boarded affordable shuttle and tour bus services to travel between participating wineries and breweries without any drink-driving concerns. And with food trucks, DJs and live music at each venue, the festival vibes continued throughout the day. “Travelling between each venue on buses is not only a safe way to experience the unique tastes and offerings available across the Mornington Peninsula — it’s quite fun.” Lisa is an events manager with more than 15 years’ experience, so she’s no stranger to co-ordinating and running major events, but this was the first time she had initiated and funded a major event of her own. Dates for this year’s festival and the full line-up of participating venues will be announced soon. You can sign up for notifications at VineHopfestival.com.au
Peninsula Social Club is an initiative of Peninsula Transport Assist, a volunteer-led community transport service with more than 70 volunteers who drive their own cars or PTA mini-buses to help people with their transport needs. The club’s mission is to provide affordable and accessible transport options for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula residents and end social isolation and loneliness. According to the Australian Census, one in four Australians live alone, and that’s a major risk factor towards being lonely. Research tells us that loneliness and social isolation is as harmful to our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and it’s even worse for us than obesity and physical inactivity. Poor health, bereavement, retirement, or becoming a carer can increase our risk of loneliness and isolation. Getting out of the house on a regular basis, meeting new friends over lunch or going on a social outing is much more important than we realise. So don’t sit home alone — call 5971 5210 and chat with one of Peninsula Social Club’s friendly Social Connectors, or email socialclub@peninsulatransportassist.org to find out more. And if you’d like to be a volunteer, the club would love to hear from you. Get details at peninsulatransportassist.org/PSC
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Starting senior school is just another ‘first’ Transitioning from primary to secondary school is an exciting time for students, but it can also be a time when they’re filled with nerves. Student wellbeing is paramount at Toorak College. Through programs, facilities and being part of the school community, students are supported in their transition from primary to secondary school. It is only June but the school is already communicating with new students coming next year. Before commencing, Year 7 families are invited to an information evening that provides a good understanding of what to expect. Girls attend a transition day where they have the opportunity to make new friends, meet their tutors and house captains, and they receive a letter from current Year 7s to help comfort their nerves and ignite their excitement. Families are also invited to meet Mrs Diane Furusho, Head of Senior School and Deputy Principal, to share information about themselves, their goals and dreams. “Life is a journey filled with many ‘firsts’, and starting secondary school is just one of them,” says Mrs Furusho. “Talk to your child about the other ‘firsts’ they have experienced and remind them how they managed these. This will help to give them the confidence to embrace this new ‘first’. This is just another step in their journey — encourage them to embrace it.” The first few days of Year 7 are spent participating in collaborative activities to learn more about one another and the school in a relaxed environment. This is about building friendships and equipping the girls with a survival kit of skills to help with the transition into secondary school: understanding time management, prioritising, creating a positive learning space, stress management and making successful new friendships. Current Year 7 student Mia says: “When I first started at Toorak I was very nervous; everyone said it was an amazing school and that made me have pretty high expectations. On my first day I met the nicest people. I went home that night saying it is the best school in the world.” Applications for Year 7 in 2019 and 2020 are now open. For more information, visit toorakcollege.vic.edu.au SUPPLIED
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Peninsula chefs cook their way to Bocuse d’Or grand final Chisholm TAFE commercial cookery student Laura Skvor and Georgie Bass head chef Michael Cole will represent Australia at the Bocuse d’Or grand final in France next year after a stunning performance at the 2018 Asia Pacific heats.
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as Pierre Rossi, who at 80 still works in his self-titled restaurant,” Michael added. “We are making great friends with worldfamous chefs and competitors alike as we move through the competition.” With chefs in hot demand, a growing restaurant trade and a nationwide skills shortage of qualified chefs, there’s never been a better time to enrol in a commercial cookery or hospitality course at Chisholm TAFE. Pictured above: Laura Skvor and Michael Simmons meet culinary designer Angela May. Right: Best Commis winner Laura Skvor gives the thumbs up after she and head chef Michael Cole won through to the Bocuse d’Or grand final next year. • Michael Cole’s triumph, page 114.
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Three months ago, Mornington Peninsula couple Jacqui Lanarus and Gab Banay lost a sparkle in their lives when their 20-year-old daughter, Lily Phillips, was killed in a 4WD accident in Torrumbarry, Victoria. After seeing more than 750 people attend the former Padua student’s ‘celebration of life’ at Jetty Road Brewery, ‘the mums’ were prompted to pursue Lily’s hopes and dreams. “She was gorgeous and had a clear picture in her mind about her ideals,” said step-mother Gab. “She wanted to have a bush block, freerange egg farm and a beauty salon. Phase 1 is Yolky Dokey Eggs.” Gab, Jacqui, their family and friends opened Lil’s Farm in Somerville on Sunday, May 13, on what would have been Lily’s 21st birthday. The venture has two arms: Yolky Dokey free-range eggs, and a camping space for her friends on the property. Lily’s friends have been helping build an outdoor kitchen where they’ll hold weekly dinners for Lily, and next on the agenda is construction of a composting toilet and shower. “She always wanted to have chickens,” Gab said. “She loved the outdoors, 4WD and camping with her friends. It’s such a good plan. We’re kicking ourselves that we didn’t do it with Lily. It’s been a cathartic process that keeps us busy. It’s been an outlet for her wide circle of friends and family to create something for her and to think of her while they do it. It’s a grieving process.” Lil’s Farm includes six paddocks with six chicken caravans which enable the chooks to roam free during the day, and automated doors will close at night as the LED lights guide the chickens inside to roost. As a second line of defence, alpacas and maremma dogs have been bought as livestock guardians to protect the brood. Gab and Jacqui have witnessed a profound response to Lily’s death as the farm has become a team project for those whose lives were touched by her. A family friend, Jack Miers, has created a logo for Yolky Dokey and her friends turn up in utes full of equipment and give a helping hand regularly. Gab admits that she and Jacqui wouldn’t have been able to complete the project without everyone’s support. If you’re interested in placing an egg order for delivery, call Gab on 0458 130 597 or email yolkydokey@bigpond.com. Make sure to watch this farm grow on Instagram at @yolkydokey. Donations are welcome until Wednesday, June 13 via pozible.com/project/ support-lil-s-yolky-dokey-egg-dream.
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At a young age, Emma Calley spent her weekends writing poetry with her grandmother, Aileen, alongside plates of baked slice and hot Milos. This hobby-based travel writer discovered her love for travel much later in life after a trip to Thailand. “While the absolute contrast to Australian culture shocked me at first, I became fascinated with foreign culture and determined to explore as much of the world as possible,” said Emma. “It wasn’t until I took a gap year and travelled abroad for three months that I realised not only the extent of my love for travel, but that I could combine it with my passion for writing.” Last year, this former Toorak College student was Issue 79, JUNE 2018
rewarded for her travel writing. Contiki runs a program on its blog Six-Two called The Travel Project, to which Emma is a regular contributor. One of her submissions won her a two-week trip anywhere in the world, so Emma jetted off to the Galapagos Islands, Amazon rainforest, Peruvian Andes and South America. “It was an incredible experience. I’ve now been to 30 countries and six continents. I’m incredibly fortunate for the experiences I have had, but I’m constantly fixated on the vast number of countries out there that I am yet to explore.” At 21, Emma hasn’t yet seen much of Australia, so she’s planning a trip to Western Australia with her boyfriend. A favourite pastime when she’s back home is to visit our beaches or watch wild eastern grey kangaroos.
“When I was younger, my dad showed me his secret viewing spot in Rosebud where they congregate at twilight in their hundreds. Today, I often drive there myself and I’m still blown away by the serenity of the place. It reminds me that even in our increasingly developed world, nature still thrives on the Mornington Peninsula. We’re so lucky.” Her advice for would-be travellers? “Just take the plunge, especially while you’re young. Nature isn’t stagnant; unfortunately, the sights you’re waiting to see might not be around for ever. If you’re waiting for the right time to go abroad, I promise you there won’t ever be one.” You can read Emma’s travel writing at @emmcalley on Instagram and follow her roving and writing when she scores some annual leave from her copywriting career. www.morningtonpeninsulamagazine.com.au
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BY MIKE HAST
In our March issue we published a story about the long-proposed extension of the metropolitan train line from Frankston to Baxter – “Centuryold rail dream on horizon”. It mentioned a Victorian parliamentary committee that recommended electrifying the line in 1929, which was rejected by the government. Nothing happened for nearly 90 years — until Budget night last month when Treasurer Scott Morrison committed the Federal Government to spending $225 million to extend and electrify the line. Fast-forward six years: it’s 2024, and you’re taking the kids and their grandma to Melbourne for a big day out. Just a year ago you would’ve all piled in the SUV and battled the mid-morning traffic on the Monash Freeway, paid the toll, paid for expensive parking. Paid $2.50 for a litre of petrol, too. It’s $145 to fill the tank nowadays. But the train line to Baxter opened just a few months ago. Your friends used the service just last week and said it was fantastic. They drove from the southern Peninsula to Baxter, parked for free next to the station and jumped on a city-bound train; they run every 15 minutes. No stress, no traffic jams, no parking hassles. Free Wi-Fi kept the kids entertained while you and Mum had the chance for a good long talk. This scenario is one step closer after last month’s federal Budget. Many residents would like a train all the way down the Peninsula but the population simply won’t support it. Perhaps this will take another 90 years. The rail extension project is now more than a pipe dream after two key events — the Federal Government providing $3 million for a business case, and the $225 million in the federal Budget. The Government also provided $1 million to investigate building a third line
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between Frankston and the city, an express line that would halve journey times. Now the project needs the State Government to match the federal cash, a condition of Canberra’s commitment. Nothing was announced in the state Budget but Victorians go to the polls this November and it is reasonable to expect some promises for the Frankston electorate. Premier Daniel Andrews will be guest speaker at a lunch organised by advocacy group Committee for Greater Frankston on June 27. Perhaps he will arrive bearing gifts? The committee’s chief executive Ginevra Hosking said the $225 million allocation “is the first serious commitment to a vital regional project”. Ms Hosking acknowledged the role of Dunkley federal Liberal MP Chris Crewther: “Mr Crewther secured $3 million of federal money for a business case, which the State Government is undertaking, and now money in the Budget towards its construction. It’s a great result.” In a statement, Mr Crewther said: “The $225 million (will) get works underway on electrification and duplication, which is crucial for our local area.” It will reduce commuting times for “many residents in Frankston City and the Mornington Peninsula”, he added. In response to the federal Budget announcement, a
State Government spokesman told the committee: “We’ve campaigned hard for a fairer share for Victoria and it seems the campaign has worked. Planning work is already underway on the electrification to Baxter, and we will work in partnership with the Commonwealth Government as to what’s next.” The Committee for Greater Frankston is advocating for a new station to service Frankston Hospital and Monash University’s Peninsula campus as well as stations at Karingal and Langwarrin, two of Melbourne’s most car-dependent suburbs with a combined population of 37,000. It also wants a 1000-plus space commuter parkand-ride next to Langwarrin station to entice commuters away from limited Frankston station and CBD carparks. Committee president Fred Harrison said a project many thought was a dream had been brought into sharper focus by the Budget allocation. “The rail extension will radically transform public transport in our region, driving job creation, getting cars off congested roads, freeing up crowded carparks, improving prosperity, and making better use of public and private assets like Frankston Hospital and Monash University’s campus at Frankston.” Mike Hast is a freelance writer for the Committee for Greater Frankston and a former editor of Peninsula newspapers.
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MADELEINE NEALE In Conversation Madeleine Neale, a travel blogger from Carrum, has more than 30 stamps on her passport and has no plans to curb her adventure addiction. Although she’s studied abroad in San Francisco and spent months at a time trekking Europe, Madeleine always manages to find her way back home. What’s one thing you can’t live without while travelling? Most people would list the obvious thing like their passport, mobile phone or toothbrush, but mine is a deck of cards! You can make friends with pretty much anyone by whipping out some old-fashioned card games. Even though the rules
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may vary, card games are very universal and played in almost every language. The best part is teaching someone a game you know and learning a new one in turn that you can then pass on to the next traveller you meet. Where’s your favourite local getaway? I love spending the weekend in the city because there’s always something new to do and see. Point Leo is perfect for a mini getaway because it’s close to home but secluded with great beaches and views, as well as great restaurants and wineries nearby. What destination should all Aussie travellers add to their bucket list? We Aussies love the outdoors so I think a trip to Yosemite National Park in California should definitely sit high on everyone’s bucket lists. I’m
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not a frequent hiker but Yosemite has trails and paths for every fitness level. Some of the ones I did were extremely hard but the pain fades away with just one look at your surroundings — think lush green vegetation and waterfalls galore. What keeps you coming back home? When I’m abroad, I often find myself in coastal towns or islands. From Mexico and the French Riviera to the Philippines, I think I’m drawn to the crashing waves and endless horizon lines because of where I grew up. Some of my greatest memories have taken place right along our own shores, and don’t tell Santorini but I think the sunsets over Carrum beach rival those of the popular Greek island any day. Follow Madeleine’s travel Instagram @madtravelz
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Teacher helps Oskar find his own groove Oskar Proy won the Teenage category of The Voice of Frankston and Mornington Peninsula in 2016 and was a member of Delta Goodrem’s team on The Voice Australia. Although the former Padua College student’s time on the show was short-lived, it won’t be the end of his musical journey. Kate Sears spoke with this rising star before his elimination.
How has the experience been? It’s been an amazing, crazy ride. I have met many awesome artists who will remain friends. It was incredible to sing to the whole of Australia, especially sharing a very personal song which was right out of my comfort zone. The wave of love and support has been very humbling.
Tell us the story behind that song. Asturias Patria Querida is a very personal song that I sing for my Abuela (grandmother), who has very advanced dementia. It is the anthem for Asturias, where she was born up in the north of Spain. My dad hoped that it would help her remember. He hoped that she might connect with the song and something beautiful might happen, and you can tell by her reaction such as a smile (or) clapping her hands that she is connecting … music is truly a powerful thing.
What’s it like working with Delta? She’s is a warm-hearted and genuine person and her passion for music is inspiring. Delta has a wealth of knowledge and techniques that make her a great coach. I feel very privileged that Delta turned her chair for me and I love being on her team.
Your dad mentioned that your primary school teacher was an amazing influence. One of the main reasons that I have ended up on The Voice is because of a special lady called Lynne Edwards, the music teacher at Kunyung Primary School. All the kids call her ‘Groovy’ and this is pretty much where it all began. One day in Grade 1 we were all singing as a group (and she) singled me out and asked me to sing in front of the class. I felt extremely nervous so Groovy looked at me and said something like, “What if you face the wall? That way you won’t see anybody looking at you.” So I did. From then on Groovy would encourage me to sing wherever or whenever an opportunity arose and my confidence grew and grew. Thank you for noticing and encouraging a little boy who loves to sing.
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The 2018 Mornington Peninsula Food Forum, held at the Balnarring Town Hall in late April, was a great success with 140 new and existing producers, restaurateurs, food retailers and council representatives coming together to discuss key issues and opportunities for food production on the Mornington Peninsula. Emma and Tom Lane, the owners of The Farm at
Byron Bay, discussed why they believed tourists were so important to agriculture and how to maintain the integrity of tourist hot spots, while a rich discussion MC’d by Richard Cornish on how businesses can better distribute produce across the Peninsula plus tourism insights from some of the Peninsula’s agritourism royalty such as Red Hill Cherries and Pure Peninsula Honey entertained and enthralled attendees. Guest speaker Emma Germano from I Love Farms entertained the Peninsula produce-mad crowd with a fast-paced and honest talk on the challenges her family faced to keep their farm profitable after a feast of produce provided by Mr Hall Catering. Jenny McAuley, of Red Hill Truffles, said the forum was a great opportunity to learn more about what was going
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Mount Martha muso Sam O’Connell is about to release a new single, his first since 2016’s debut EP Down The Line. Shanty, which Sam will launch on June 8 at Mornington Hotel’s Room 10 (doors open at 6pm), is inspired by the golden age of piracy and the 21-year-old says it’s his favourite song to date: “I’ve been working really hard on this track and I’m beyond excited for its release.” Sam’s had a guitar in his hand since he was seven and hasn’t stopped learning and mastering his craft. At 16 he stumbled across a YouTube video of John Butler performing his instrumental piece Ocean, which inspired him to go full force with his music. With no reference other than the video, Sam practised Ocean for hours every day and began to find his own style. He researched similar musicians and the influences started coming in from the likes of Mumford and Sons, The Lumineers, The Last Bison, Passenger and Ed Sheeran, helping him improve his
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musical knowledge and refine his style. At 18 he played his first show at Harba in Mornington, and the “amazing” response to his set of covers inspired him to play at every opportunity around the Peninsula. In early 2015 Sam entered his first original song, I’m Not Okay, in the Melbourne Music Bank competition, in which he finished runner-up from hundreds of entries. Buoyed by his success, Sam later that year teamed up with Fresh Entertainment’s Chris Hoffmann and started work on Down The Line. The EP featured five original songs — Getaway, I’m Not Okay, Familiar Strangers, Should Have Got Her Name and the title track — and was launched at Gods Kitchen in Mornington to a large crowd of family, friends and fans. Since then Down The Line has racked up thousands of plays on Spotify, Google Play Music and iTunes, and has sold more than 500 copies. The EP has also been played on multiple radio stations from the Peninsula’s own RPPFM to New York’s WNYR.
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In August 2016, Sam embarked on a three-week tour of Western Australia, playing shows in Perth, Subiaco, Fremantle, Baldivis, Yallingup, Bunbury and elsewhere, selling hundreds more copies of his EP and growing his fan base exponentially. This gave him a taste of touring and furthered his drive and passion to continue gaining exposure and pushing his music to different places. After playing hundreds of shows all over Australia since the beginning of his career, Sam is continuing to perform regularly across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula and has gained a solid fan base. With his raw and beautiful storytelling vocals, his incredibly intricate and delicate guitar work and his uplifting percussion, Sam is the whole package. You can follow Sam on Facebook and Instagram at samoconnellmusic and find his music at open.spotify.com/ artist/2KTWhtf5Tnv7Yr4rDjB6MC, itunes. apple.com/au/album/down-the-lineep/1133599299, and triplejunearthed. com/artist/sam-oconnell
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Ferry means business BY LIZ ROGERS
Looks like Stony Point and Cowes are set for an easier connect with the possibility of a car ferry operating between the two seaside spots. Mornington Peninsula Shire Council voted in support of a car ferry service between Cowes and Stony Point in late April and is now submitting a business case to the State Government for further evaluation. Mayor Bryan Payne said: “This car ferry service is important for broader tourism and business on the Peninsula and the project is consistent with the shire’s Economic Development Strategy 20162019 and the Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism Board’s Destination Management Plan 2014. “It also aligns with our Council Plan 2017-21 to create a thriving, accessible place to live, work and visit; to support an integrated transport and connectivity network; and to facilitate opportunity for job creation and an environment for businesses to succeed.” Driving down to Stony Point and hopping on a ferry with your car means day trips and short stays are just moments away. It also means job prospect expansion and is another great way of connecting people from the regions and exploring uncharted territory. Cerberus Ward councillor Kate Roper said: “Thank you to the local community who participated in the consultation period — your feedback is greatly appreciated. We look forward to continuing working with our community as this project progresses.” Keep your eyes peeled for further developments as ferries get set to fuel the public’s desire to keep on the move from coast to coast.
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In 1942 the United States Navy submarine Sturgeon torpedoed a Japanese merchant ship, sinking it in just over 10 minutes. At the time, the captain of the submarine was quite unaware that the ship carried more than 1000 Australian prisoners of war. A small military force had been sent to Rabaul, New Britain, early in World War II. All civilian women and children were evacuated in December 1941, but some civilian males remained on the island when the Japanese invaded on January 23, 1942. Poorly armed and greatly outnumbered, the Australian soldiers were overwhelmed in less than 12 hours. About 3000 were killed but close to 400 escaped to safety. The others were taken prisoner along with the civilians.
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When it was decided to move most of the prisoners to Hinan Island, the Montevideo Maru (pictured) took aboard 1054 men on June 22 and departed. Most were from the 2/22 Battalion with smaller numbers from other military units and 209 civilians, including 36 Norwegian seamen. The Montevideo Maru had rounded Luzon and entered the South China Sea about midnight on June 30, heading west. It was here in the early hours of July 1 that she was torpedoed. Confined below, most on board went down with the ship. One Japanese survivor stated in 2000 that a few Australians were later rescued and taken to Japan, where they died before the end of the war. Not one of those on the ship survived to return home. The families and friends of these men heard nothing of what had happened to them until the war was over, and even then they received
conflicting stories. Over the ensuing 70 years the truth has been revealed, but sadly it was not until June 21, 2010, that the Federal Parliament stated that the sinking of the Montevideo Maru was the worst maritime tragedy in Australia’s history. Further information is available on the internet. BY MAURIE HUTCHINSON President, Peninsula Ship Society T: Maurie Hutchinson 9787 5780 E: mauriehutch@gmail.com The Peninsula Ship Society meets at Hastings Yacht Club on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 10am. Visitors always welcome.
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CALLUM MCMILLAN In Conversation Casual chats with Peninsula people BY LIZ ROGERS
What motivated you to work in the care industry? My grandma suffered from dementia and needed to go into full-time care. I saw the effect that this had on my family and was too young to help. I wanted to give back to the community.
Please tell our readers a bit about your background. After finishing my design course post graduating VCE I took an admin job in a small home care business in the eastern suburbs where I grew up. I worked at a number of sizeable not-for-profit care organisations after that.
How long have you been at Just Better Care and what would be your greatest achievement? I opened Just Better Care Mornington in late 2013 and we enrich the lives of our 250-plus clients every day. I have the best staff in the industry too. They make the business what it is.
What does your day look like? For the first three years running the business I felt like I was working 24/7! Most weekday mornings start at 5am. Then off to bootcamp at Mornington Park. Coffee. Shower. Work. We have five staff in the office and over 80 support staff out in the field. After work I come home, walk the huskies and crash for the day.
How has in-home care for the elderly and disabled changed over your career? During my short seven years in the aged/disability industry I have seen major changes with the introduction of CDC (Consumer Directed Care) in the aged sector and the introduction of the NDIS.
Any thoughts on the NDIS? I have seen a lot of great things come from the change to the NDIS, but I have also seen it create problems for people who are getting government funding already.
How does Just Better Care change lives? We often have people coming to us in crisis. They may be trying to care for a loved one without any support and finding it difficult. A beautiful family in Sorrento needed help with a lovely lady who had been diagnosed with
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motor neurone disease. We started out with small tasks but unfortunately the disease progressed fairly quickly and we ended up providing care 24/7. It was a privilege and an honour to be able to support this family through such a difficult time.
What do you like to do in your downtime? I spend time with my partner and two dogs at our home in Blairgowrie. I make my way into Chadstone or the city quite a bit for some ‘retail therapy’. I have also been pursuing my love of musical theatre and am currently in the Peninsula Light Operatic Society’s production of Phantom of the Opera at Frankston Arts Centre from July 20-28.
Where’s your favourite spot to visit on the Peninsula? I love Main St, Mornington. There are so many fantastic cafes and restaurants. I love Gunnamatta Beach too. We moved here to start our business and I can’t think of living anywhere else now.
What advice would you give a family trying to set up their elderly or disabled family member to live independently at home and in their community? The aged/disability sectors are extremely hard to navigate without help. Get advice. We welcome calls at the office and myself or my partner (Duane) are happy to answer questions personally. We have lots of experience and are happy to meet with people obligation-free. Instagram: @callumcmcmillan
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Peninsula properties in line for national awards Nine stunning Mornington Peninsula properties have been shortlisted for the eighth annual Houses Awards.
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The finalists are in three categories — New House Over 200m2, House Alteration & Addition Under 200m2 and House Alteration & Addition Over 200m2 — and the winners, including the Australian House of the Year, will be announced at the 2018 Houses Awards at The Ivy Ballroom in Sydney on Friday, July 27. This year’s awards attracted a record 477 entries, a 7 per cent increase on last year. Developed by Australia’s leading architectural magazine, Houses, the awards recognise the pinnacle of Australian residential architecture and design, and editor and 2018 juror Katelin Butler said the shortlisted entries revealed the high calibre of contemporary Australian residential architecture. “It’s great to see our talented architects and designers experimenting and challenging the status quo, resulting in a series of surprising and delightful architectural moments,” Katelin said. Each year, the shortlist provides integral insight into the country’s highest calibre of contemporary design and visionary professionals. The shortlisted projects and eventual continues next page
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The Mornington Peninsula finalists are: NEW HOUSE OVER 200M2 Parkside House (Cera Stribley Architects) “With its dramatic juxtaposition of its timber batten cladding inside and out and block work walls of the ground-level living area, this house takes inspiration from the classic Mornington bathing boxes and the foreshore and is a contemporary take on the classic modernist beach house.”
Dark Light House (MRTN Architects)
Red Hill Farm House (Carr with Jackson Clements Burrows Architects) “A sense of purpose and rigour is immediately evident in the rural character of this home sited on a unique parcel of farmland on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. Situated on a small rise, the home identifies strongly with the local vernacular and rural language but with a very contemporary approach.” Tucks Ridge House (Adrian Bonomi, Architect) “A modern rural dwelling of modest scope and elegant simplicity, expressing a profound relationship and response to the landscape and the client’s design brief. Internal spaces strive for serenity and the most direct and intimate connection to place and landscape.”
HOUSE ALTERATION & ADDITION UNDER 200M2 Dark Light House (MRTN Architects) “Dark Light House is a modest addition to a family home designed and built in the late ‘60s. Originally built as a holiday home, the owners’ required additional living space but not at the expense of the detail and character of the original.”
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Left and above: Halo House (Bayley Ward)Â Below and right: Parkside House (Cera Stribley Architects)
Merricks Guest House (Studio Esteta) “Informed by the existing infrastructure, a rustic timber-clad form nestled within lush landscaping, the design transforms a country outhouse into a refined guest house on a 4ha rural property in Merricks, Victoria.”
HOUSE ALTERATION & ADDITION OVER 200M2 Boneo Country House (John Wardle Architects) “An existing house is reimagined as part of a larger schema. The new house branches from the old across the slope, engaging with expansive views stretching beyond. The new wing contains living spaces and the main bedroom. The splitting of the house offers excellent zoning for adults and adult children.” Green Gables (Studio Tate) “Studio Tate completely renovated and restored this Tudor-style beach house, referencing the historic hilltop home’s identity and stunning location. With great respect for heritage architecture, the overall design concept was inspired by coastal textures of bleached coral and sand, echoing the brisk Victorian seaside climate, and avoiding coastal clichés.”
family holiday retreat. The original house was cut and opened up into two discernible spaces, one facing the newly transformed gardens and the other enjoying the infinity pool and bayside panorama.”
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Tucks Ridge House (Adrian Bonomi, Architect) this house was designed to be minimalistic in detail, robust and functional yet maintain a country charm and strong connection to the rural landscape.” For more information and tickets to the 2018 Houses Awards, go to housesawards.com.au
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Bold vision for future of Alexandra Park A major redevelopment of Alexandra Park has been proposed to better cater for sport, recreation and community needs in Mornington. The Alexandra Park Redevelopment Project provides the opportunity to redevelop and fully integrate football, netball, cricket and community facility needs to cater for all levels of sport, from introductory programs to senior competitions. It will bring together some of the Mornington community’s strongest partnerships to create a unique facility where football, netball, cricket and community users can consolidate their programs and resources and align objectives with a facility that reflects each stakeholder’s commitment to growth and community program delivery and access. The proposal is being overseen by the Alexandra Park Committee with the support of Mornington Football Netball Club, Peninsula Raiders AFL Masters Football Club, Mornington Cricket Club, disability support organisation Wallara Australia and key community and sport stakeholders. Features of the redevelopment will include: • A multi-purpose pavilion and amenities that focus on both sport and community use;
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• Quality unisex football, netball and umpire change rooms that cater for diversity in participation; • Construction of six new cricket training nets with removable netting to support a multi-use netball court and enable hosting of regional netball tournaments; • Demolition of existing public amenities and consolidation within a new redeveloped pavilion to ensure accessibility and address public safety concerns; and, • Lighting upgrades to AFL night competition standard to support participation growth and provide opportunity for competition expansion and development for both football and cricket. When constructed, the redevelopment will provide a facility that encourages the continued development of club and community programs based at Alexandra Park. It will also help the Mornington area attract regional sporting events and deliver a purpose-built base for essential training and support programs offered by Wallara Australia. The Peninsula Raiders were established in 1996 and field teams in the Supers and Supers Reserves for over-35s as well as an over-45s team. The Raiders offer a family-friendly environment with many functions planned around home games at Alexandra Park as well as
providing an opportunity for men over 35 to stay active and engaged. The Peninsula Raiders have been a tenant at the ground since 1996. They support kids getting into football and staying active by setting an example. They sell more Raiders jumpers in kids’ sizes than they do of their own jumpers. The AFL took an overseer role about five years ago and this has raised the profile of all AFL Masters clubs (formerly known as Superules). AFL Masters caters for players aged 35 years and over who want to continue playing the sport they love in a family-friendly environment. There are more than 120 AFL Masters clubs throughout Australia and that number is growing, and many include former AFL players among their ranks. Each year a national Masters carnival attracts more than 800 players and 1500-2000 spectators and support staff, generating an estimated $10 million for the host city’s economy. Vic Metro has 33 clubs made up of 85 teams in the over-35, over-40, over-45 and over-50 age groups. There are player welfare officers in each team and all players are encouraged to look out for their mates. They are engaged in fundraisers for many men’s health programs, and have speakers from BeyondBlue and other organisations to visit the club and ensure everyone’s looking out for each other.
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Get a whiff of this BY LIZ ROGERS
Hands up who had a scratch and sniff T-shirt in the ‘80s? I did! Both fun and fabulously smelly, scratch and sniff products have come full circle with the launch of the first interactive scent-infused cookbook for kids by Peninsula innovators Glenn and Amy Hendriks. The Hendriks’ first foray into the world of sniff and whiff products was their successful children’s interactive Smellies Brands range about five years ago that was found in high-end department stores all over the world. They are now concentrating on ‘smelly’ books and have recently come up with a ripper of a fun-fuelled and motivational tool inspiring young cooks to get in the kitchen and learn where their produce comes from. They are focused on a scratch ‘n’ smell book range after discovering new technology that is amazingly lifelike. Amy explains. “The recipes in this book are simple, easy to follow and appealing for children from the ages of six years and upwards to cook with minimal adult supervision. We know some little tummies don’t like certain foods so we have also included some recipes that are free from a variety of common allergens, and have some vegetarian and vegan options too. We are aware that cooking helps children form a positive connection with fresh foods like fruit and vegetables, which are the foundation for good nutrition.” They are also working with Mornington Peninsula Shire Council to promote the new Mornington Peninsula Produce brand and Peninsula farm gates. Using the latest scent application technology, the Scratch & Smell Kids Cookbook brings all your favourite smells to life at the touch of a finger. Garlic, mint, coconut, raspberry, honey and pineapple jump from the page as your child navigates this premium, high-end spiral-bound cookbook that uncovers some of the best Mornington Peninsula produce. There’s also “Cook Happy, Eat Local” markings to find and the smells just keep giving – they never wear out! Got an itch to get cooking? Scratch it with Glenn and Amy Hendriks Fun & Fabulous Scratch & Smell Kids Cookbook and breathe in the benefits that learning to cook from a young age can bring. Yes? You can pre-order this Fun & Fabulous kids’ cookbook at a discount for delivery in August by visiting scratchandsmellbooks.com or emailing amy@scratchandsmellbooks.com
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Winter warmth at Ranelagh Winter is a time for family and friends, indulging in delicious food, sipping on your favourite seasonal drinks and participating together in fun recreational activities. Ranelagh Club is that special place where you can celebrate and be active in style. You can relax on the clubhouse deck and sit in comfort inside the clubhouse, or kick back in one of the two beach boxes. And when winter unleashes its fury, your kayak, SUP or power boat can be stored securely and under cover, safe from the wind and rain. The six mod grass tennis courts have lights for night play, and all courts afford the best views of the bay and city skyline. There’s private carpark access to the beach, where you can indulge in such activities as sailing and open water swimming, while Ranelagh has its own wine and book clubs as well as catering to golfers, cyclists and tai chi enthusiasts. Ranelagh Club has so much to offer, and if any of its activities suit your
lifestyle then you will see the enormous value of an adult membership for $410 a year plus the one-off joining fee of $420.
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This winter is shaping up to be a ripper with Peninsula-connected people launching books that have been written with drive and desire to tell it like it is. Talented folk from the region include former Sorrento resident Barbara M Angell, who has just launched her book at Antipodes Bookshop & Gallery in Ocean Beach Rd with a ‘Welcome to Country’ by Boon Wurrung elder Carolyn Briggs. The Other End of Nowhere is 524 pages of engrossing history about the first European settlement on the Mornington Peninsula. On April 24, 1803, LieutenantGovernor David Collins left England at the head of a fleet known as The Port Phillip Expedition with 450 people on board. The First Fleet had sailed only 16 years earlier. The expedition’s purpose was to form a penal settlement and it landed on the Peninsula not far from what is now sensational Sorrento. The new arrivals knew nothing of the more than 40,000-year history of the Boon Wurrung people of Port Phillip. This book is the story that ensued. Barbara talks. “My father was a great history buff and would tell me stories of the first European settlement and Sullivan Bay. There were six graves there and one small notice board with parchment on it then. Nothing more, no houses, no paths. I became fascinated. I could imagine the soldiers and convicts arriving. The Indigenous peoples. I could see it all before my eyes as I looked out on Sullivan Bay.” She continues. “As a kid holidaying in Webster St (Sorrento) when there were open paddocks, we’d roam around in a little gang in bare feet and explore the area. My parents bought the land for £47 and we camped until all the relatives pitched in to help us build our house. We’d climb the cliffs at Jubilee Point, and St Paul’s Rocks.
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BY LIZ ROGERS after the fish. I find it very relaxing and the kids who Now this is something charming. Did come along with their parents to purchase their shoes you know that the fish pond out the love hanging out there. Of course, the pond has a fence it, so it is safe. It’s such a beautiful little ecofront of Bata Shoes in Mornington has around system. There are water lilies which the fish breed on too. Some of the fish have been bred there but many have been in existence since the ‘80s and been donated by locals. Eight fish were donated last year. is home to goldfish that would have I feed them and make sure the environment remains clean. I like to think I’m playing my part in keeping the fish otherwise ended up in less salubrious pond thriving. It’s part of the Bata Shoes landscape.” situations? There’s about 20,000 litres of water in the Bata Shoes fish pond plus a fountain which turns into a waterfall. All Known as a ‘care facility’ for at least 17 fish (there may the fish are in great condition since only the healthiest be more hiding in the shallows), this 4m x 3m fish pond goldfish are welcomed into this sparkly scaly fold. There’s is home to two black goldfish and their orange, gold a couple of big ones that measure about 45cm and the and yellow counterparts. Emma McKenna, who has smallest would be about 4cm. been working with Bata for three years, pulls on her Next time you’re in the market for some new shoes, Bata gumboots to wade through the pond every couple swing by Bata and make sure you take a look at a fish of weeks to look after these goofy critters, while the pond that has been in existence for more than 30 years. professionals come in twice a year to give it a really good Time moves quickly, but some charmingly simple things going over. remain the same. Thankfully. Emma explains. “I’ve sort of taken it on myself to look Issue 79, JUNE 2018
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Should you buy a treated diamond? When purchasing a diamond it pays to be aware that diamonds can be treated to alter their colour and/or clarity characteristics. While not in itself a cause for alarm, such a diamond should be priced accordingly and most certainly fully disclosed by the seller. One of the most common treatments is fracture filling, where a molten glass-like substance is used to fill surface-reaching feathers (cracks). With proper care the treatment is both permanent and invisible, but the price you pay should be based on the untreated diamond. Diamonds can also have their colour significantly improved, most commonly by HPHT (High-Pressure High-Temperature). Again, the process is both permanent and invisible but the price you pay should always be based on the untreated diamond. The pros and cons of buying a treated diamond should always be fully detailed and explained. At Diamond Coco, customers are always educated on treatments so they can make an informed decision as to whether they wish to consider them or not. Diamond Coco is a wholesale jeweller selling direct to the pubic via appointment only. DIAMOND COCO A: Suite 6, 38A Main St, Mornington T: 1300 230 630
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I’M YOUR NEW LIBERAL CANDIDATE FOR NEPEAN My name is Russell Joseph, your Liberal candidate for Nepean in the forthcoming November State Election. As Dromana residents, my wife Mary and I have lived and worked on the Peninsula for over 25 years and brought up our children here. We know and love life on the Peninsula and are appreciative of the hard work Martin Dixon has done for our community. I hope to continue that. I’m a good listener and hear many issues from families and community organisations that need addressing. For example, it is important to protect local jobs while maintaining a balance between economic development. I am passionate about making our
communities safe, improving public transport, providing more affordable housing options and fight to build the Jetty Road overpass. As your elected representative for Nepean, I will bring a wealth of real world commercial experience to the Victorian Parliament. Be a part of the future of Nepean. I encourage you to contact me directly and voice your opinions on matters concerning the future of our Peninsula. Yours sincerely, Russell Joseph Email: Russell.Joseph@vic.liberal.org.au Telephone: 0491 077 447 Follow me on Facebook: RussellGJoseph
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The Village Glen story began in 1977 when builder Chas Jacobsen envisioned a premium retirement village on the Mornington Peninsula — not just homes, but a community with a superior lifestyle. Chas wanted to build something “good enough” for his mum. Over the past 40 years, that vision has become a reality. Village Glen Retirement Living today encompasses more than 600
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still not quite complete, so a home care service was created with Flexicare Home Support services. This was designed to provide all the services and care our residents could ever need while living comfortably in their home. We were now in a position to care for our residents for as long as they required it.” But the Village Glen is more than just a business; the Jacobsen family, the staff and the residents are one community, one extended family. “We are a family business born and raised on the
Mornington Peninsula,” says Chas. “This is where our passion lies. “The business continues to grow, with Village Glen Aged Care Residences in Mornington about to open. We are Village Glen, and we offer residents lifestyle, community and a continuum of care in whatever aspect our residents desire.” Village Glen Retirement Living, Aged Care Residences & Flexicare Home Support is a family-run business on the Mornington Peninsula.
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Music-lovers and friends and family of Haydn Godony will gather at Beaches Bar and Restaurant on Sunday, June 10, to remember the late Peninsula journalist, photographer and music promoter. Rob Papp and his three-piece band Blueshead will perform their vibrant and absorbing blend of jazz and soul from 6-8pm as Beaches continues its tradition of honouring Haydn (pictured), who died in 2014. Haydn’s energy and passion for the music and people of the Peninsula was wellknown and much-admired. His promotion of our musicians and venues was remarkable, and over a lifetime it became a gift multiplying itself towards shaping the musical life taken for granted on the Peninsula today. Admission to this enormously popular event is free thanks to the sponsorship of Willochra Enterprise Pty Ltd, Haydn’s entertainment business and the ongoing vehicle for his work. These days under the direction of his sister, Catherine, the company continues to support music, the arts and leisure on the Peninsula in perpetuation of Haydn’s vision of building community and striving for excellence.
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Seniors are among our most valuable community members, not just for the roles they played during their working lives but also for their ongoing volunteer work assisting, supporting and encouraging others in the community. Here’s our chance to say thank you. Nominations for the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards are open until July 20, and Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is calling on us to put forward the names of older residents who continue to give their time to help make our community a better place. Categories include the Premier’s Award for Victorian Senior of the Year, the Healthy Active Living Award, Veterans Community Award, COTA Victoria Senior Achiever Award, and the Age-Friendly Victoria Award for organisations and businesses that create age-friendly environments through inclusion and active ageing. Mayor Bryan Payne encouraged residents to nominate seniors for the awards at seniorsonline. vic.gov.au or by calling Seniors Information Victoria on 1300 135 090.
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Take some time out of your busy life and spend a day or two down in Mornington. Here you will discover quirky, cosmopolitan, interesting and uniqueness all rolled into one — a fabulous destination to enhance all your senses. Iconic Main St is quickly becoming a shopper and food-lover’s paradise, be it natural skin care, vegan food, wellness, health and beauty, stunning gifts and homewares — and of course world-class food and coffee. When it’s time to refuel, Main St gives you every option. From fine dining and grand old pubs to inner-city-style cafes, you’ll be spoilt for choice! The Queen’s Birthday weekend will see the sixth year of the Mornington Winter Music Festival, both in venues and outdoors along sections of Main St. Treat yourself to some of the ticketed or free awesome events from Friday to Monday. National and local bands will descend on Mornington to deliver superb entertainment, which goes hand in hand with delicious food and wine. There will be a produce and food street market on Saturday, June 9. There is nothing like a bit of music and food to soothe the soul. Discover our local and emerging artists and book your tickets via morningtonmusicfestival.com.au The iconic Wednesday Market is held every Wednesday from 9am-3pm and has certainly become the destination for a weekly shopping trip. Get your farm-fresh eggs and produce, artisan breads, specialty homemade condiments and sauces, plants and locally made crafts and jewellery. Local school bands and buskers are often found roving the street, adding to what is a great community vibe and meeting place. If history is your thing, Mornington is rich with it. The Mornington and District Historical Society has created a Mornington Main St heritage walk booklet and map, detailing specific buildings and areas from a time long ago. Find more details at morningtondistricthistory.org.au Come to visit Main St, Mornington — where the shops meet the sea. MORNINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE • JOY TO THE WORLD • THE TRACKS OF MY TEARS A WHITER SHADE OF PALE • MY GIRL • WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN • WHAT’S GOING ON DANCING IN THE STREET • WHAT BECOMES OF THE BROKEN HEARTED • GIMME SOME LOVIN’ GOOD LOVIN’ • (YOU MAKE ME FEEL LIKE) A NATURAL WOMAN • AIN’T TOO PROUD TO BEG I SECOND THAT EMOTION • TELL HIM • TOO MANY FISH IN THE SEA • IT’S THE SAME OLD SONG
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The Mornington Winter Music Festival is about to go off with a bang, and we’re excited. From Friday, June 8, until Sunday, June 10, bars, restaurants and street corners will be transformed into interactive spaces where jazz, blues and soul musicians strut their stuff and music lovers and performers unite to celebrate expression, sound and lyrical lusciousness. First off, visit morningtonmusicfestival.com.au to check out the talent. Debra Conway and Willy Zygier will be delivering top-notch tunes at The Grand Hotel on June 8. Currently writing their 10th release, due out next year, this well-loved musical duo is set to seriously thrill the punters. Award-winning actor, broadcaster and musician Clare Bowditch croons jazz-inspired tunes at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery on June 9. Known for her passion and professionalism, Clare brings serious soul and blues cred. Supported by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Main Street Mornington, Bowman & Company, Mornington Mazda and Mornington Peninsula Magazine, among others, this winter music festival where melody wafts through the air and audiences share the enjoyment of jazz, blues and rock is an event not to be missed. Sensational soul music is where it’s at
with Hammond organ trio Cookin’ on 3 Burners performing the soundtrack to The Big Chill with two of the best female soul performers around — Clairy Browne and Stella Angelico. You might remember Clairy from her harmonising girl group the Bangin’ Rackettes. For one night only on Sunday, June 10, at The Grand, the girls team with Andrew De Silva and the Burners after their sold-out show at Arts Centre Melbourne. You don’t have to pay big bucks to get your dose of music festival melody-making this Queen’s Birthday weekend. Free events at Gods Kitchen, Beaches, Casa De Playa, Brass Razu, Assaggini, MPRG, Mercetta, The Lounge Room, Publican, Dubliner and The Royal Hotel (Wilbur Wilde & The Troublemakers) are all for the listening. Saturday, June 9, will also see six live street music zones, free kids’ entertainment and a produce and food market running from 9am-3pm. Book your tickets online now or saunter your way through the streets from Friday to Sunday to see and hear what you can find. MORNINGTON WINTER MUSIC FESTIVAL A: Mornington W: morningtonmusicfestival.com.au FB: @MorningtonWinterMusicFestival
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Ideas by the Bay is the go-to place for all your homewares, gifts and souvenirs. This innovative space has a huge range of eclectic products to fall in love with, including ceramics, locally made ButtonWorks timber pieces and delightful Dunoon Mugs. Colour, creativity and flair oozes from this 22-yearold Mornington institution. The current owner has spent the past seven years expanding the range of inspirational and authentic products to include such premium items as Rodriquez tea towels, Red Tractor products and dramatically different Rikaro clocks. Ideas by the Bay continually sources high-quality and quirky products to delight its customers. Explore a world that celebrates creativity to find the right gift, souvenir or something just for you – it’s open from 10am-5pm Monday-Saturday and 10.30am-4pm Sundays during winter — and is on Facebook and Instagram too. IDEAS BY THE BAY A: 34 Main St, Mornington T: 5977 0708
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If you’re looking for the highest performing certified organic hair colouring system, then look no further than Mornington’s Organica Eco Salon. Organica is a salon where health and gorgeousness coexist to produce beautiful eco-based results that leave hair free of damage during the colouring process. Clean colour technology is the key to this forward-thinking salon’s success where organic certified hair colouring, mineral blends and vegan hair styling ranges are on offer. Now that’s something good for your hair and the planet too! Organica stocks an amazing range of products including Organic Colour Systems Hair Care, Theorie Hair Care, EverEscents Organic Hair Care, Naturalique organic haircare and OWAY Biodynamic Hair Care, which leaves your crowning glory supple, sexy and full of colour beneath grey wintry skies. Exquisite certified organic tanning products are in-house too, while Eye of Horus Makeup and Sienna non-toxic nail polish gives nails glamour and sheen and eyes the pop they need. Sustainability rates highly at Organica Eco Salon, where all hair from the floor goes to make hair booms, which are used to soak up oil spills in the ocean, and all its ponytails are passed on to wig makers for Variety — The Children’s Charity. Organica is also thrilled to be part of the Sustainable Salons Australia group that collects used aluminum foil, colour tubes and other salon waste which is then sold on for recycling. Profits made are donated to OzHarvest to provide meals for hungry Australians. Organica is in Berwick, too.
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How to free up precious TIME ….. while running a Business!! Serving the business community on the Mornington Peninsula for over 60 years. Most of us are time-poor these days, not least business owners. Running a successful business creates its own time demands with home life a usual casualty. The place to start looking is the efficiency of your accounting software. Most software packages are a
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What do lawyers actually do? Funnily enough, this question has proved more difficult to answer than we first thought. You may have a picture in your mind of Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men. That’s the romantic version. The reality of what we do at Carroll Goldsmith Lawyers is somewhere closer to Erin Brockovich. In many cases a legal firm’s “bread and butter” is uncontroversial — compliance-based matters like wills, employment contracts and the like. Then we get more into the battlegrounds with disagreements between parties like family law, business partnership dissolution or property issues. Of course, we’ll also guide you through the happy times — like sorting the legalities of an exciting new business partnership. Some may feel that a legal battle only benefits the lawyers, so how can you trust that the advice given will benefit you? Here is our five-step process to make sure that you are
empowered to make the right decision. • First, we give you a free 30-minute confidential consultation to understand your needs; • We work with you to unfold any quick solutions or practical advice that can be given; • We are honest with your chances of success and sometimes we will tell you what you don’t want to hear when that is necessary; • We will give you a firm estimate so you know exactly what the costs are going to be; and • We will research and inform you at all stages of the project, claim or action as it progresses. Not sure where to start? Not even sure you need a lawyer? Don’t stress, we have a wealth of knowledge and we’re always willing to share it with you. Call us now on 5975 7588 for a nonobligatory chat, free of charge. CARROLL GOLDSMITH LAWYERS A: Level 1, 176 Main St, Mornington T: 5975 7588
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Peninsula gets down to business The crème of our businesses and those who run them were celebrated last month at the 2018 Peninsula Business Awards. More than 330 Peninsula business owners, sponsors and Mornington Peninsula Shire Council representatives attended the presentation evening at Mornington Racecourse on Wednesday, May 2, where all the finalists and award-winners were recognised for the hard work and dedication required to produce the levels of business success needed to thrive in their industry. The awards also presented business people an opportunity to network
with their peers as well as the sponsors and local government representatives. In their inaugural year, the 2018 Peninsula Business Awards were founded by Peninsula consulting agency PWR Consulting, and their outstanding success set the tone for future awards. Applications for the 2019 Peninsula Business Awards open on October 1 at peninsulabusinessawards.org, and you can keep up to date via the Facebook page /peninsulabusinessawards. Photos: Swagger Photography
and the winners were . . . REAL ESTATE AWARD Winner- Barry Plant Rosebud Finalists McNeill Real Estate Danckert Real Estate Harcourts Mornington
Finalists Westernport Festival Mentis Assist The Toothbrush Project Humans of the Peninsula Henrietta’s Help at Home
FINANCE INDUSTRY AWARD Winner - RAD Bookkeeping & Business Solutions Finalists Carroll Accounting Book Work Pro Rad Bookkeeping Biz Whiz Business Solutions
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CREATIVE INDUSTRY AWARD Winner - KWD Finalists Little Brick Studio Creative Artroom Design by Bird BRNJAC Creative ACCOMMODATION AND SERVICES INDUSTRY AWARD Winner - Harmony Bed and Breakfast Finalists The Bay Motel Baylinen Services Rest Easy Services HAIRDRESSING SALON AWARD Winner - Salon of Hastings Finalists Dirty Little Secret Salon Envy HEALTH AND WELLBEING AWARD Winner - Samsara Health
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Finalists Rainbow Light Therapies Trinity Kids The Private Sea Mornington Chinese Medicine HOSPITALITY AWARD Winner - Commonfolk Coffee Finalists Eeny Meeny Cafe Sorrento Trattoria Mi Mexico Spitfire Restaurant and Grill Nordie The Boyz for Breakie Manhattan in Mornington The Holy Bean Cafe Freaky Tiki Bronx Napoli Pizzeria David Prosser Seafood Geonbae Korean BBQ Jetty Road Brewery RETAIL AWARD Winner - Page Bros RV Finalists Miss Velvet Bayside Shoes GNTLMEN Australia Rhino 4x4 Scoota PENINSULA MADE AWARD Winner - FUNCH Finalists EAU Mornington Peninsula PAWDinkum Fresh Herb Company Daily Orders Harriet Herbery The Makers Mailer Olieve and Olie
SPECIALISED BUSINESSES AWARD Winner- Bay Fish n Trips Finalists Teavision Mornington Boat Hire BMG Labtech Peninsula Commercial Cleaning Short Bark and Sides Locked In Escape Rooms DJ PeterD Entertainment PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AWARD Winner - Netfocus IT Finalists MBCM Strata Blue Momentum VConsult Foresite Bushfire Consultants The Content Coach Pier Marketing HEALTH PRACTITIONER AWARD Winner - Positive Psychology Finalists Progressive Psychology Beachside Complete Dental Care All Psyched Up Balnarring Dental Centre Barefoot OT MAJOR AWARDS Business of the Year COMMONFOLK COFFEE Business Woman of the Year DEBBIE DEMOOY (RAD Bookkeeping) Innovation Award BMG LABTECH Under 30 Entrepreneur of the Year LAUREN WILD Harcourts Mornington Rising Star Award JETTY ROAD BREWERY Emerging Business Award PIER MARKETING
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Positive Psychology’s team of healthcare professionals work with each other and their allied partners to provide authentic psychological care that makes a real difference to people’s lives. Connecting with clients from a wide demographic, Positive Psychology’s 25-plus psychology specialists operate across three sites and provide diverse treatments because people are diverse by nature.
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Offering care to individuals, couples, families, adolescents, children and seniors, they cover a wide range of general mental health concerns that can affect all socio-economic sections of the community. Whether you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and life challenges, they can help. They also have expertise in career counselling and can assist in making important career decisions, vocational assessments, and career transitioning. They are committed to contributing to positive change, growth and wellbeing in the community. Collaborating with clients who may be struggling financially or trying to navigate the NDIS, they can help with independent assessments and diagnosis reporting and work closely with bodies such as the South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network and other organisations including health professionals and schools to deliver positive and tangible outcomes. If you are searching for a group of accepting and compassionate experts who’ve just
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Forward-thinking finance award winners BY LIZ ROGERS
Hard work, a commitment to business excellence, a passion for bookkeeping and women having careers, and first-class client service have resulted in RAD Bookkeeping & Business Solutions winning the Finance Business Award at the Peninsula Business Awards in May.
Not only that, Debbie Demooy, who owns and operates this professional bookkeeping business and has been in the industry for almost 30 years, took out the Business Woman of the Year Award. RAD Bookkeeping & Business Solutions’ services are diverse. From bank reconciliations and monthly, quarterly and annual BAS preparation to GST registrations, tax planning strategies and payroll, this group of committed financial professionals offers real-time sound advice that works. Debbie takes great pride in how her team deals with clients personally to determine what financial planning they need to help grow their business. RAD Bookkeeping & Business Solutions is a registered member of the Australian Bookkeepers Network, a member of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, a Xero Advisor, a MYOB-certified consultant, a Quickbooks Pro Advisor and a registered ASIC and BAS agent, so you know advice will always be on point. Debbie keeps abreast of new developments in the industry and takes the time to work closely with her staff to ensure they do too. She provides them with training both internal and externally to ensure the fluidity of unsurpassed proficiency. Accuracy and integrity are paramount to the success of this innovative business. All data entry, software installation and administration services are conducted with a firm understanding that discretion is key. Debbie is passionate about delivering a service second to none and is known within industry circles for providing her clients with the best advice. She is constantly reinventing new ways of doing business to stay in front of the bookkeeping and business solutions game. Call RAD Bookkeeping & Business Solutions to get your business moving in the right direction today. RAD BOOKKEEPING & BUSINESS SOLUTIONS A: 15/17 Eramosa Rd West, Somerville T: 5977 6444
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Specialist electrical service Local sparky Mark Kay knows what he’s doing. As a finalist in the Trades and Services section of the Peninsula Business Awards, he’s got all your electrical needs covered. Servicing the great people of the Mornington Peninsula, Peninsula Electrical takes care of both residential and commercial concerns. Safety and reliability are top priorities for this company that prides itself on developing mutually beneficial longevity-based relationships. It’s simple really. Peninsula Electrical has one main mission: “Zero deaths, injuries and property loss or damage for the Mornington Peninsula caused by preventable electrical fires and hazards.” This safety-first mantra means complete peace of mind for you. From the installation of a simple domestic power point to a full renovation, no job is too big or too small for Peninsula Electrical. It also specialises in maintenance, minor works and refurbishments for schools, universities and councils and can provide clients with
heating and cooling, LED lighting, smoke/fire detection, solar installation, security systems and exit and emergency lighting services too. As accredited Eco Smart Electricians, Peninsula Electrical can also advise you on energy-saving tips across a range of areas including sensors, energy-efficient lighting and solar energy generation. PENINSULA ELECTRICAL A: Mornington Peninsula T: 1300 737 377 W: peninsulaelectrical.com.au FB: @peninsulaelectrical INSTA: @peninsulaelectrical
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Hard work pays off for entrepreneurial Lauren It was only a few years ago that Lauren Wild claimed the prestigious Optus Franchisee Business of the Year award, and now through her non-stop hard work and determination she’s been named the Under 30 Entrepreneur Business Woman of the Year at the Peninsula Business Awards. But it didn’t come easy for Lauren. Receiving an award like this is a culmination of late nights and long hours. It represents teamwork and great leadership. “It is nice to be rewarded when putting yourself out there at a young age can be very challenging,” she says. At 27, this licensed real estate agent is navigating the business world with a team of 13 staff under her direction at Harcourts Real Estate Mornington. “It is nice to know that the hard work and community involvement I have is paying off. It is a really nice feeling to be recognised in your local community for all of the hard work you do.” A few years ago, Lauren jointly bought the agency and, in doing so, became the youngest business owner in Harcourts Real Estate’s Victorian network. Bay Linen Logo_CMYK.pdf
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Multi-award-winning business Olieve & Olie was a finalist in the Peninsula Business Awards last month. We speak to owner Sarah Kirk about her latest success. Can you tell us what it means to be a finalist? Honestly, we were so excited! We’ve come so far in the last three years, and for our hard work to be recognised and acknowledged means everything to us. What is it like having a business on the Mornington Peninsula? We’ve been on the Peninsula for nearly nine years, but it feels like we’ve been here for ever. The Peninsula has been incredible to us. Everyone we have met has been so supportive and encouraging. We honestly feel so blessed to have this incredible community behind us. You mentioned you’ve come a long way in the past three year. Can you tell us about that? Three years ago my Mum, Jude, was running the entire business from her
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Another accolade for Olieve & Olie home studio in St Andrews Beach. That’s when I joined her. Within a month we had signed the lease on our new factory, which was the biggest leap of faith I’ve ever taken! Looking back now I think “Wow, that was a bold move”. But at the time I knew it was the right decision, and we haven’t looked back. What is it like being both a business owner and a mum? Sometimes it’s impossible, and sometimes it’s incredible! It is difficult trying to find that ultimate work-life balance we all want. I try really hard to put the kids first, but sometimes they have to come with me to do a delivery or see a customer. I think the benefits my daughters get from seeing their mum working hard outweigh the times we have to pack soaps on a weekend! What are the things you have learned from growing your business? The things I have learned from my experience is that you must be willing to back yourself, take risks and make sacrifices. If we hadn’t done those things early on we wouldn’t be where we are today.
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This superhero doesn’t wear a cape, but he should. Kate Sears speaks to volunteer Henri Ling about everything he does for the Peninsula community. What led you to volunteering?
Henri Ling cuddles a hearing dog at the Melbourne Dog Lovers Show last year.
I started volunteering at my local footy club (Pearcedale Baxter) when I was 15. I enjoyed helping around the club when my friends were training or playing a game.
Where do you volunteer? With Frankston City Libraries I am a part of
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the shelving team and Trove digital newspaper editing team. For Donation Chain, I am a part of the sorting team and bagging team, as well as the social media manager. We collect donations and sort them then make up bags for them to be given out to a community support service centre or to Outreach programs. Then with Pinchapoo I am a part of the sorting team for the Mornington Peninsula. We collect donations of toiletries and box them up to be delivered to the warehouse in Box Hill South. I am also the second in charge of the Facebook group Plastic Bag Sleeping Mats for the Homeless. Finally, and dearest to my heart, is Pets of the Homeless. Here I am a part of the bagging-up team; bags and tins of dog and cat food are donated to us and we make 250g, 500g and 1kg bags of the food which are then delivered to community support centres and homeless support services across Victoria.
At Frankston City Libraries we run school holiday programs. Helping set up for the event is always rewarding because we get to see the kids having so much fun during the holidays.
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How can others get involved and give back to the community? Ask at the council and community support service centre for any volunteer positions, research different not-for-profit groups or visit Impact volunteering at Frankston City Libraries (Frankston library).
Anything else to add? If you have struggled to find paid work, are looking to get back into the workforce or have a spare hour or two, why not check out the local volunteer opportunities.
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Sparks fly at Chisholm Chisholm TAFE student Blake McDonald has been crowned Victoria’s top welder at the third annual Welding Triathlon at the Frankston campus in April. Run in conjunction with Welding Australia, the triathlon attracted 12 competitors ranging from apprentices studying for their Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication to professional welders and instructors. All were required to demonstrate their skills across three timed events and were judged on speed, accuracy, skill and adherence to welding procedures. “I’ve competed the last two years and came last in 2017,” 24-year-old Blake said. “I was determined to do better this year — I’ve done a full 180.” The competitors used a range of Chisholm’s industrystandard equipment, including state-of-the-art Kemppi welding machines for both MIG and TIG/ARC and a Lincoln virtual reality welding machine. “I found it challenging this year having to use the Lincoln VR machine,” Blake said. “That was a surprise.” Fellow Chisholm students Daniel Harrison and Gary Horn finished second and third.
Reflect and Project So here we are … the end of another financial year. What wins did you achieve? What lessons did you learn? One of the best things we can do in business is take time out to reflect on where we are and what has caused that to happen. However, if all we do is look backwards we are missing the point. Living in the past is never going to help shape your future. Will you make some changes or just maintain the status quo? Why not take those wins and those lessons learnt and use them to set an agenda for what your next year will look like? Some things you can do to propel into the new year are: * Define your upcoming projects; * Set clear expectations of what success looks like in the next year; * Agree on due dates for any goals; * Document it all down in an easy-to-follow plan; * Communicate with your team to ensure they are on board. While it is easy to just roll into a new year, why not take a day out to document what you want out of the next year? It might turn out to be the best one yet!
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Time moves quickly after the arrival of your cherished baby, and as a new mum there’s much to learn. What nappies to use? What signs to look for regarding over-tiredness? How to navigate the world of breastfeeding? It can be a confronting and challenging time — albeit an exciting one. The good news is there are lots of positive things you can do to optimise your baby’s health and transition from a child-free adult to a healthy and capable mum. That’s where Whole Medicine can help. Modern research shows that by looking after the gut biome of small babies and toddlers, you can help children optimise their immunity, support allergy tendencies, lower lifetime risk of some chronic diseases and even aid intelligence. A Whole Medicine six-week baby check includes heart, vision, tummy and hip health assessments, plus offers immunisation schedule navigation, optimising feeding support and arrangement of any necessary specialist follow-ups. It is also an important time for mums to have a check-up and make sure they’re on track after giving birth. Issues such as post-partum health, infection, breast care, mental health and sleep are all assessed. New mothers require even more nutrients during breastfeeding than during pregnancy. Whole Medicine offers you the opportunity to check on common nutrient deficiencies and support you through this period because personalised and researched supplementation may be important for you depending on your dietary needs, family history and lifestyle factors. The caring doctors at Whole Medicine take great pride in offering you this vital six-week check-up service to ensure your and your baby’s health are optimised during this exciting but vulnerable time of life. They also welcome new patients and families. WHOLE MEDICINE PENINSULA HOLISTIC GENERAL PRACTICE A: 113 Boneo Rd, Rosebud T: 5986 4229 W: wholemedicine.com.au
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Winter’s here, so it’s time to start thinking about optimising your physical and mental wellbeing with clinical hypnotherapy. Fully qualified hypnotherapist Eileen understands that the cooler months can sometimes bring the blues, weight gain and negative thought processes. Working closely with her clients to achieve self-empowerment, understanding, forgiveness and ultimately peace, she has had great success in guiding them towards their weight loss goals and overcoming depressive tendencies. She peels back the layers of habitual and addictive behavior, disempowering belief systems and negative thought processes and can help you find the reasons you’ve been holding yourself back from being the best you can be. Addiction to sugar and smoking can be addressed, while counselling and emotional release coaching can improve overall wellbeing. Joining the experienced team of wellness providers at Lotus Healing Centre in Mount Eliza, Eileen is available for in-house mind, body and spirit wellness consultations. Give her a call to book. EFFECTIVE HYPNOTHERAPY M: 0402 759 974 W: effectivehypnotherapy.com.au
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The information sessions are interactive and cover topics that can assist you in your day-to-day life, such as healthy food choices, tips on managing stress, pacing yourself through the day, and the benefits of exercise. The meditation session, guided by occupational therapist Rivka, is a weekly 30-minute session to help you wind down and refocus, which complements the tai chi session that provides whole body movement while concentrating on the correct moves. It is a body and brain workout, which for 30 minutes
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Treatment for cancer may cause fatigue, but taking part in a regular structured exercise program is important in many ways, including a greater sense of wellbeing. St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital offers a six-week outpatient oncology rehabilitation program with information sessions, meditation, tai chi, exercise and hydrotherapy.
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credentials of the author. Are they an accredited practising dietitian? An accredited practising dietitian studies nutrition for a minimum of 4½ years, and this also includes clinical training and placement in hospitals to understand how food interacts with our bodies on a physiological level. Basically, they should be able to tell you how food will affect your overall health, specifically any medical conditions and medication interactions if relevant.
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BALANCE — Aside from establishing qualifications and experience, the last way to assess the integrity of the nutrition information provided is to ensure that the advice isn’t too radical in that it cuts out complete food groups or recommends synthetic supplements in the place of real food. Our bodies are living beings and they seek a range of different foods to extract the important vitamins and minerals they need every day.
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Aries: A change of scenery could do
wonders for your state of mind. This is not necessarily a long trip or foreign travel but rather a short journey. You could plan a day trip if your spare time is limited or go away for a weekend if you can clear your schedule
Taurus:
Cancer: Like the crab — your Zodiac
Symbol — you have times when you need to burrow into the sand. June is one of those times. This could be because you are tired and need to rest. Or perhaps someone is threatening your habitat. As you burrow down you consider your next moves.
Libra: June sees you nurture your
Capricorn: Capricorns are known
spiritual needs through study, travel or cultural events. You need to focus on what is good for you at a soul level. This is your month to be adventurous and feed your soul with memories and good times. You may receive a boost through a prominent female.
as the most solemn Sign of the Zodiac. Therefore it is difficult to imagine that you could get any more serious-minded. However, if it is possible then June is the month. Planets lined up in your Zodiac Sign indicate that now is your time to take things seriously.
As always, money matters are on your mind. Taureans are known for focusing on the material and practical sides of life. This month is no different. In fact, your personal income and expenditure are highlighted. You may need to look at alternatives to the way that you earn your income.
As a female Leo, June sees you celebrating your pride, your connections with other women, socialising in a manner that is similar to a female lion. As a male Leo you are likely to spend some time with the “boys”. Your social calendar is boosted in a typical Leo manner.
June sees a change in your living quarters. This is likely to be the coming or going of a family member. It could also be home renovations. Either way, the start of June is lively, with lots of change. By the end of the month you are ready to slow down.
Scorpio:
Aquarius:
Gemini: First impressions are vital
Virgo:
Sagittarius: Your nearest and
Your ruling planet Neptune goes Retrograde in your Zodiac Sign this month, heralding a time of contemplation. This is your time to retreat and enjoy music, dance, art, theatre, meditation, nature or anything that lifts your spirits. Your home and family can provide solace. You need to reflect on all that is positive.
this month. If it is business as usual then you may find time to change the way that you present yourself just for the fun of it. If you have an important date or professional meeting then you alter your appearance to gain a positive outcome.
Leo:
Your powers of deduction are sharper than usual, particularly when it comes to your profession. You spend much time honing your craft, whatever your line of work may be. You may be juggling a couple of tasks, projects or opportunities. You have the skills to attend to all manner of demands.
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If you are passionate about a cause, you are the first person to stand up. The start of June sees you in full flight, passionate and purposeful. By the end of the month you change gears and take some time to make sure that you are heading in the right direction.
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BY CATHERINE GODONY Bask in the brilliance of Kraus, Mozart and Haydn when the Peninsula Music Society hosts the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra and virtuoso pianist Anna Goldsworthy at the Peninsula Community Theatre on Saturday, June 23. William Hennessy will lead the orchestra through a program of works by some of the world’s greatest composers with crystal clarity, ecstasy and elegance. The program begins with Kraus’s Olympie: Overture, followed by Mozart’s String Quartet No.7 (arr string orchestra), Haydn’s Piano Concerto No.11 and Mozart’s Sixth
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Concerto, which he wrote at the age of 20. Mozart’s Symphony No.30 will draw the concert to a close. With the power of the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra and Anna’s sparkling piano, this evening will be one of inspiration for those seeking elevation from the day to day. The concert begins at 7.30pm, with complimentary wine tasting beforehand courtesy of Bittern Estate. Tickets are available online at trybooking.com/360997; from Farrells Bookshop, Mornington, and Robinsons Bookshop, Frankston; by phoning 9789 8392; and at the door an hour before the concert starts.
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Winter school holidays are just around the corner and Frankston Arts Centre has just the right indoor fun activities in mind to make these holidays as special as ever. FAC’s school holiday program is perfect to keep four to 12-year-olds busy and entertained with the stage adaptation of the beloved children’s book Josephine Wants to Dance and the art and craft activity program Hot Arts for Cool Kids. Josephine Wants to Dance is a story about dreams, believing in yourself … and a dancing kangaroo. Josephine is a kangaroo who loves to dance. Her little brother, Joey, tells her that kangaroos don’t dance, they hop — but Josephine continues to point her toes and leap through the air. Josephine will be leaping to the stage on Thursday, July 5, at 11am and 2pm. Tickets are $25 each and $95 for a family of four. Hot Arts for Cool Kids is a hands-on, interactive, creative and diverse art and craft school holiday program for four to 12-year-olds and their families. Using recycled materials, and paper, craft, clay, woodwork, sewing, construction and painting, let your imagination run wild to create your own masterpiece. It’s on July 2, 3, 5 and 6 from 10am-12.30pm. Tickets are $15 per child, accompanying adult free. Tickets can be booked on theFAC.com.au, in person at the centre or by calling 9784 1060. FRANKSTON ARTS CENTRE A: 27-37 Davey St, Frankston T: 9784 1060 W: thefac.com.au
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There was plenty of fun and frivolity at last year’s Children of Ghana Charity Ball.
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BY KATE SEARS The 2018 Children of Ghana Charity Ball warmly welcomes Belmar Real Estate as a major sponsor. Run by the Rotary Club of Frankston Sunrise, the annual fundraiser has made a massive difference to the lives of many children living in poverty in Ghana since Rotarian Tony Carter’s daughter Aimee spent time there in 2005, and Leanne Williams from Belmar Real Estate is delighted to be involved. “Having our brand associated with such a worthy cause is something that we are very proud of and we’re grateful to have received the opportunity to be involved,” Leanne
said. “We’re always excited to support charities and we’re looking forward to not only participating but I’m one of the very few female auctioneers on the Peninsula and I’ll be conducting the auction on the night.” This wonderful gala night full of fantastic entertainment, including one of Australia’s best internationally acclaimed show bands and hosted by the beautiful Brodie Harper from Channel 9, is definitely a date to put on your calendar. It will be held at the Frankston Art Centre on Saturday, June 16.
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Five minutes with Dr Andrew McLean The Human Elephant Learning Programs is about the conservation of Asian elephants. Tell us more. Our focus is on the Asian elephants that are in captivity so that they may live the best life possible. This means that their training is humane and ethically undertaken and that their management is best practice. The other side of the coin is the focus on the mahout and improving their lot as well through education. In the last couple of years, however, we have now begun to turn our sights on to conservation of elephants in general because the three projects are interdependent. Our hope is that someday all Asian elephants can live in free-range environments that will no longer require human interaction. However, until that time comes, the H-ELP Foundation is committed to creating the best life for elephants possible, using scientific, evidence-based training techniques and frameworks, and improving the lives of mahouts. Tell us more about elephants in captivity. Is it a better option? It isn’t a better option, it is just that there is nowhere near enough habitat for the 14,000 captives. In fact, there isn’t enough habitat for Asian elephants anywhere in Asia. Even in Myanmar, which had one of the largest populations, the wild elephant populations are decimated in their structure. Males are much rarer than they were and most populations hang around human
settlements because they feel safer due to the threat of poaching. The Asian elephant is highly threatened. What has H-ELP achieved of late? As a result of our work in foundationtraining and rehabilitation, The HELP Foundation is now the official training partner of The Wildlife Trust of India, The National Elephant Institute of Thailand and The MTE (the largest private owners of elephants in the world — 3000). The MTE located in Myanmar are attempting to rehabilitate elephants whose former lives were in hauling timber since there were world-wide restrictions on timber harvesting in Myanmar. The alternative is that the elephants will be bought by Chinese buyers and either used in unregulated tourism or ‘melted’ down for traditional medicine. What can a patron learn by coming to the ball on June 16 at the Mornington Racecourse? We are looking forward to showcasing our work through visual platforms and I will present a talk that will educate and provide an insight. We heavily rely on donors and we are very grateful for the local support from individuals and companies across the Mornington Peninsula who are donating and contributing to the event. All the funds will be donated to on-the-ground workshops in multiple countries across Asia. SUPPLIED
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Mornington’s industrial area well and truly On The Map WORDS BY LIZ ROGERS PHOTO BY STANLEY RITZAU Walking around the industrial precinct in Mornington on a Saturday afternoon isn’t necessarily everyone’s idea of having fun – unless the sun is shining and you’re roaming from art space to café to boutique brewery to antique warehouse! On The Map 2018 took place on April 28 — and it was a blast. Studios, galleries and cafes opened their doors to inquisitive residents and visitors alike, resulting in a spontaneous sea of creativity and social interaction. There were street performers and artists being caught in the act of creation, delicious food to be sampled and an artists’ market outside Oakhill Gallery that delivered on hand-crafted inventiveness. Although there were shuttle buses with on-board comedic entertainment in operation between the participating venues, giving punters easy and comfortable access, an afternoon meander was enjoyable too. Manyung Gallery Group’s warehouse was buzzing with Charles Wilcox, Stewart Westle, Billy Nye, Marek Wilinski and chalk artist Clark Ashley Smith creating live art, with acclaimed guitarist Johnny Cassar performing. Renowned muralist Josh Brown was up on a ladder painting Issue 79, JUNE 2018
his snake mural at Commonfolk, and pictured above, the Grafista (nee Marco Gonzalez) was putting brush to brick at the Mornington Peninsula Brewery. Taylah Carroll and Luck-Louise were live at The Nook Gallery where a pop-up tattoo studio ran from 10am until 4pm too. Other galleries and studios in the area exhibited fabulous works of art with some artists in attendance. There were 21 galleries, cafes and stores involved in this wonderful fusion of culture, creativity and education. Presented by Priority One Trades Services with a bevy of supporting sponsors on board, including Mornington Peninsula Magazine, On The Map looks set to continue providing lovers of art, Peninsula produce and creativity with some soothing for the soul goods. There were cool motorcycles, homewares, Obtainium Antiques and Pole & Aerial Divas to check out, and The Lifestiles Design and Sorrento Furniture Studios swung open their doors too. Now it’s over, why not head on down to Mornington’s industrial precinct to see what all the fuss is about for yourself. Happy wandering.
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Champagne conversations with Janine Daddo BY LIZ ROGERS
Janine Daddo’s paintings celebrate the good things in life. Colour, form and emotion spring from this contemporary artist’s brush to tell the story of human interaction, connectivity and the understanding that life is there to be lived. This Winter Wine Weekend, Janine will be exhibiting her ‘joie de vivre’ at the sensational Manyung Gallery in Ocean Beach Rd in Sorrento. This is the perfect space to saunter on a Sunday afternoon and get up close and personal with the artist herself, who will be there in person. Chat over nibbles and drinks about her new body of work that celebrates the beauty of the Peninsula and the life it gives its dwellers. There will be up to 15 new canvases on show with titles such as So Many Wineries, So Little Time, and a central piece of Janine’s sculpture taking pride of place — a black powder-coated steel tree of life. Meet Janine and muse on life, love and the human condition. Janine’s work hangs in private collections across the globe including London, Los Angeles, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore, and she has just been a part of Manyung’s incredibly successful Hong Kong show. Her work is exhibited regularly and she has enjoyed sell-out exhibitions across Australia, Singapore and Chicago. Her exhibition at Manyung Gallery Sorrento is the ideal opportunity to meet a Peninsula artist of note and to purchase one of her fabulous new works that will be adored for years to come. Janine Daddo – Champagne Confessions previews on Friday, June 8, ahead of its opening on Sunday, June 10. MANYUNG GALLERY GROUP A: Sorrento, Mount Eliza, Malvern, Flinders and Mornington (factory) T: 9787 2953 all sites W: manyunggallery.com.au Issue 79, JUNE 2018
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Whistlewood’s Winter Salon celebrates artists whose practice helped shaped the course of contemporary Aboriginal art. Instrumental in establishing the distinctive styles of art in their regions, the exhibition includes master bark painter John Mawurndjul — one of Arnhem Land’s most internationally recognised artists whose designs feature in the architecture of Paris’s Musée du quai Branly — the Kimberley’s Freddie Timms and the Eastern Central Desert mother and daughter painters Minnie Pwerle and Barbara Weir from Utopia.
WINTER SALON + ART PARADE Founding artists and emerging talents of Aboriginal art Paintings, barks, carvings, weavings and ochres from 7 regions. Including Freddie Timms, Eubena Nampitjin, Minnie Pwerle, Barbara Weir, Rosella Namok, Pepai Carroll, Rachael Lionel, Michelle Lewis , Charmaine Pwerle and many more.
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as Weir and founding Pitjtjantjara artist Tjunkaya Tapaya, continue to produce new exciting pieces. Now in her mid-70s, Tapaya works to clearly set down the stories for the next generations. The legacy forged by these founding artists over two decades ago is seen in the work of younger generations such as Weir’s daughter, Charmaine Pwerle. Her colourful lines depict the women’s body design story she inherited from her grandmother Minnie Pwerle. A new art star, Michelle Lewis from Ernabella, creates an entirely different interpretation through her multi-perspective works, taking a satellite view of her father’s country while simultaneously depicting the life beneath the surface. The Winter Salon opens with an art parade on June 9 at 2.30pm (Queen’s Birthday weekend). Bookings for the art parade are essential: mccullochart.eventbrite.com.au. Exhibition current to July 29. WHISTLEWOOD | Contemporary Australian Art A: 642 Tucks Rd, Shoreham Open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays weekly and QB weekend 11am-4pm T: 5989 8282 PICTURED left: Barbara Weir’s interpretations of the sun rising over her Central Australian homeland. Above: My Father’s Country, Makiri’, by Michelle Lewis. Issue 79, JUNE 2018
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JUNE 2018 EVERY MONDAY, SCHOOL TERMS Peninsula Kung Fu cnr Racecourse Rd & Carbine Way, Mornington; 1.302.30pm; www.peninsulakungfu.com.au/ kung-fu-classes/womens-self-defence EVERY TUESDAY Drawing Workshop In our art studio with tutor Leigh Hullin - Sorrento Community Centre, 1-2.30pm, $10 per session, www.sorrentocommunitycentre. com.au, 5984 3360 1ST & 3RD TUESDAYS OF MONTH Café Catch Up, New To The Area? – Sorrento Community Centre, 1011.30am, $10 annual fee, www. sorrentocommunitycentre.com.au, 5984 3360 EVERY WEDNESDAY Family History with Margaret Copely Everyone has a story, unearth it in a supportive group, Sorrento Community Centre; beginners 11.30am1pm, advanced 1.20-3.30pm. $5 session, $10 annual centre reg, www. sorrentocommunitycentre.com, 5984 3360 EVERY THURSDAY Pt Nepean Men’s Shed – Connect & share your skills & experience, Sorrento Community Centre, 10am-noon, www.sorrentocommunitycentre.com.au, 5984 3360 Peninsula Grammar School Tours 9.30am, tours depart from H.A. Macdonald Pavilion, enter via gate 2 on Wooralla Drive, www.peninsulagrammar. vic.edu.au, 9788 7777 EVERY FRIDAY Painting from Within – Sorrento Community Centre, no experience needed, 10am-1pm, www. sorrentocommunitycentre.com.au, 5984 3360 EVERY SUNDAY Heritage steam train trips Mornington Railway; 460 Moorooduc Hwy, Moorooduc; www.morningtonrailway.org. au; 1300 767 274 Live music at Pop & Selmas Café 34 Ranelagh Drive, Mt Eliza Kingdom Kids Church – The Anglican Church, Cnr Albert St & Octavia St, Mornington; 10.30am; 5975 0198;
www.mmmanglican.org.au UNTIL SUNDAY JULY 8 Propaganda: A selection of posters from the Australian War Memorial – Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, 10am-5pm, mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au, 5950 1580 Andrew Hazewinkel: What the Sea Never Told – Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, mprg.mornpen.vic.gov. au, 5950 1580 FRIDAY JUNE 1 Lachlan Bryan and the Wildes, Alana Wilkinson Red Hill Community Pavilion, 184 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill, tix from musiconthehill.com.au
‘Champagne Confessions’ by Janine Daddo preview – Manyung Gallery Sorrento, www.manyunggallery.com.au, SATURDAY – MONDAY JUNE 9-11 Winter Wine Weekend – Fine wine, food and music (see program centre pages) SATURDAY JUNE 9 Barbara Tyson Exhibition – Manyung Gallery Flinders, www.manyunggallery. com.au, 9787 2953 Winter Wine Fest – Red Hill Reserve and Showgrounds, 11am-4pm, tix $70 at the door, www.mpva.com.au, 5989 2377 Whistlewood Art Parade Opening – McCulloch & McCulloch, 642 Tucks Rd, Shoreham, 2.30pm, www.mccullochart. eventbrite.com.au, bookings essential
SUNDAY JUNE 3 Mornington Peninsula Wedding Showcase – Mornington Racecourse, 10am-3.30pm, www.peninsulaweddings. com.au
THURSDAY JUNE 7 Live N Local – Mornington Library, 5.30-7.30pm, free, bookings essential, 5950 1230
Jazz at the Gallery – Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, www. morningtonjazz.com.au SATURDAY & SUNDAY JUNE 9-10 Loft By Ourlieu Queen’s Birthday Weekend Sale – 250 Pt Nepean Rd, Dromana
Cerberus Ward Community Meeting – Hastings Community Hub, 6-8pm, 1300 850 600
SATURDAY – MONDAY JUNE 9-11 Winter Wine Weekend – Fine wine, food and music at wineries across the peninsula www.mpva.com.au
FRIDAY – SUNDAY JUNE 8-10 Mornington Winter Music Festival Tix on sale www.morningtonmusicfestival. com.au
Hickinbotham Winery Celebrating Queen’s Birthday Weekend – Live entertainment & food stalls, wine sale, 194 Nepean Highway, Dromana
FRIDAY JUNE 8 Frankly Sinatra – Frankston Arts Centre,
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Propaganda + Hazewinkel Floor Talk Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, 3-3.45pm, free with exhibition entry, bookings preferred, mprg.mornpen.vic. gov.au, 5950 1580 Young at Art – Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, 10-11am or 11.30am12.30pm, $5pp, mprg.mornpen.vic.gov. au, 5950 1580
Children of Ghana Charity Ball 2018 Frankston Arts Centre, 6.30pm, 4 course meal, complimentary drink on arrival, dress after 5, $145, book 0400 516 265 Scratchboard art with Master Lesley Barrett – Attic & Barn Dromana, 10am3.30pm, $135, www.artintheattic. weteachme.com, Jenny Wood 0425 803 107 WEDNESDAY JUNE 20 Peninsula Grammar presents Amy Lehpamer – One of Australia’s most versatile leading ladies of stage, Peninsula Grammar, 20 Wooralla Drive, Mount Eliza, 7-8.30pm, tix $25, www. eventbrite.com.au THURSDAY JUNE 21 Whistlewood with Susan McCulloch – Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, 9.30am-3pm, Tix $25-$30, mprg.
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Understanding What Makes Us Tick – Mornington Library, 11am-noon, free but bookings essential, 5950 1230
SATURDAY JULY 14 La Petite Mort – Frankston Arts Centre, 7.30pm, tix $30-$44, www.thefac.com. au, 9784 1060
Winter Solstice Swim Mothers Beach, Mornington, 5-6pm, free, 9788 1100
Truffle Dinner – Paringa Estate, 7pm arrival, five courses matched with wines, $170pp, www.paringaestate.com.au
SATURDAY JUNE 23 Barbara Tyson Exhibition – Manyung Gallery Sorrento, www.manyunggallery. com.au, 9787 2953
THURSDAY JULY 19 Author Talk with Kim Hodges – Girl over the Edge – Mornington Library, 2.30-3.30pm, free but bookings essential, 5950 1230
Peninsula Music Society presents Melbourne Chamber Orchestra Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington, 7.30pm, tix $18-$55, bookings www.trybooking.com/book/ event?eid=362294& Red Hill Winter Dinner & Auction for Red Hill Memorial Kindergarten – Jetty Road Brewery, 7-11pm, $60pp, tix www. eventbrite.com.au SAT - SUNDAY JUNE 23-JULY 15 Sorrento Foreshore Ice Skating Rink – Sorrento Foreshore, Mon-Wed 9am9pm, Thurs-Sun 9am-10pm, facebook. com/skatingat
FRIDAY–SUN JULY 20-SEPTEMBER 9 2018 National Works on Paper – Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au, 5950 1580 THURSDAY JULY 26 Peninsula Grammar presents LIOR Nominated for three ARIAs inc. best male artist & Triple J album of the year, Peninsula Grammar, 20 Wooralla Drive, Mount Eliza, 7-8.30pm, tix $25, www. eventbrite.com.au SUNDAY JULY 29 National Tree Planting Day – Hillview Community Reserve, Dromana, 10amnoon, Hannah Brown 5950 1356
FRIDAY JUNE 29 Truffle Dinner – Paringa Estate, 7pm arrival, five courses matched with wines, $170pp, www.paringaestate.com.au
TUESDAY JULY 31 Woodleigh School Information Session – 7.30pm, www.woodleigh.vic.edu.au
SATURDAY JUNE 30 Propaganda + Hazewinkel Floor Talk Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, 3-3.45pm, free with exhibition entry, bookings preferred, mprg.mornpen.vic. gov.au, 5950 1580
WED, THURS, FRI AUGUST 1, 2 & 3 Woodleigh School Campus Tour – Book via website www.woodleigh.vic. edu.au
MONDAY JULY 2 & TUESDAY JULY 3 Hot Arts For Cool Kids School Holiday Program – Frankston Arts Centre, 10am12.30pm, tix $15, www.thefac.com.au, 9784 1060
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 8 Mornington Peninsula Choral Festival – Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington, 7pm, tix $7.50-$10, www. mpchoralfestival.com.au
TUESDAY JULY 3 July 2018 School Holiday Workshops Design Your Own Poster Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, ages 5-8, 10am-noon, $12, bookings essential, mprg.mornpen.voc.gov.au, 5950 1580
Devilbend Fun Run & Walk – Devilbend Natural Features Reserve, 9am-10.30pm, 5km & 10km, Mornington Peninsula Athletic Club 0428 807 052, register online www.devilbend.com FRIDAY AUGUST 10 Degustation With Your Own Wine – Paringa Estate, five course menu, $95pp, www.paringaestate.com.au
WEDNESDAY JULY 4 July 2018 School Holiday Workshops Design Your Own Poster Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, ages 9-12, 10am-noon, $12, Bookings essential, mprg.mornpen.voc.gov.au, 5950 1580 THURSDAY JULY 5 Josephine Wants to Dance – Frankston Arts Centre, 11am & 2pm, tix $25-$95, www.thefac.com.au, 9784 1060 THURSDAY JULY 5 & FRIDAY JULY 6 Hot Arts For Cool Kids School Holiday Program – Frankston Arts Centre, 10am12.30pm, tix $15, www.thefac.com.au,
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 19 Peninsula Grammar Presents – Vaudrey with Howard Penny A cello duo recital of the world premiere of Vaudrey’s Suite for Two Cellos, Peninsula Grammar, 20 Wooralla Drive, Mount Eliza, 7-8.30pm, tix $25, www.eventbrite. com.au MORE LISTINGS ON OUR WEBSITE morningtonpeninsulamagazine.com.au
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Sat 14 Jul, 7.30pm Inspired by film noir, La Petite Mort transports music by artists like Nick Cave, Amy Winehouse and Taylor Swift to the steamy streets of jazz land. A night of musical heaven. Tickets: $30–$44
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TUESDAY JUNE 12 Impact Volunteering introduction to volunteering sessions Long Room, Frankston City Library, 60 Playne St, Frankston, 10-11am, bookings essential 9770 6492
SATURDAY JUNE 16 The Human Elephant Learning Programs 2018 Black Tie Ball – Mornington Racecourse, 6.30-11.30pm, tix $155, on sale bit.ly/elephantball
WEDNESDAY JUNE 6 New Members Morning Tea & Tour – Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, 10-11am, mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au, 5950 1580
Just Eat It – Screening at Bentons Square, 6-7.30pm, amy.yang@mornpen. vic.gov.au, 5950 1634
SUNDAY JUNE 10 – FRIDAY JUNE 22 ‘Champagne Confessions’ by Janine Daddo – 11am-4pm, Manyung Gallery Sorrento, www.manyunggallery.com.au
THURSDAY JUNE 14 Which Way Home – Frankston Arts Centre, 7.30pm, tix $27-$57, www. thefac.com.au, 9784 1060
Barbara Tyson Exhibition Opening Manyung Gallery Mount Eliza, www. manyunggallery.com.au, 9787 2953
Digital Direction Day – Functions by the Bay, 9am-5pm, www.mpbusiness.com. au, 5950 1446
SUNDAY JUNE 10 Jazz, Paella & Wines – Paringa Estate, www.paringaestate.com.au
FRIDAY JUNE 15 FReeZA Push Start 2018 – Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington, 5.4510.45pm, 5950 1666
Willum Warrain Gathering Place Reconciliation Walk – walk beings at Pelican Park, Hastings, 11am-3pm, www. willumwarrain.org.au
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Whistlewood Winter Salon & Art Parade McCulloch & McCulloch, 642 Tucks Rd, Shoreham, www. mccullochandmcculloch.com.au, 5989 8282
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Mornington Peninsula blues, jazz and swing artists Jon and Wendy Wade are soulmates musically as well as romantically, but they were on very different paths before meeting and falling in love in 2006. Pianist Jon’s musical journey began in London in the 1970s. After gaining a place in the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, he played with such world greats such as Cleo Laine’s accompanist Paul Hart; Wings guitarist Laurence Juber; prolific session drummer and former Toto member Simon Phillips; Oscar Peterson’s drummer Martin Drew; and pop singer Kiki Dee. He was also Tiny Tim’s accompanist and musical director, as he was for Ronnie Carol. Jon recorded regularly at London’s Mayfair Studios with a variety of well-known musicians, and since coming to Australia in the early 1980s he has worked with Victorian State Orchestra leader Rob John, jazz guitarist George Golla, Johnny Young, and the Ed Wilson Band; he also played piano for Channel 10 Brisbane and Reg Grundy Productions. Wendy is a relative newcomer to the music scene. Having been classically trained in the 1970s and ‘80s, she belonged to various vocal and musical theatre groups before meeting and falling in love with Jon in 2006. They have performed together for the past 10 years, and he has brought out the best in her voice and helped her find her own distinctive sound and style. Their work together has included three albums and they have played major jazz festivals throughout Australia and appeared at jazz clubs and public venues around the country. They plan to tour overseas in the future with their new original album A Gentleman Always Knocks, which features contributions from some of Melbourne’s Issue 79, JUNE 2018
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FRIDAY 1 JUNE Lachlan Bryan & The Wildes - Music On The Hill 7.30pm Simon Imrei – Brass Razu 8.30pm Sammy Owen – Seaford Hotel 8.30pm SATURDAY 2 JUNE Rob Papp - Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm Bag O’ Nails – The Royal Hotel 8pm Standing Room Only – Beaches of Mornington 9pm SUNDAY 3 JUNE Water For The Well – Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm The Regular Boys - Sorrento Portsea RSL 4pm FRIDAY 8 JUNE Mornington Winter Music Festival – All Day Event Deborah Conway & Willy Zygier – The Grand Hotel 8pm Q Band – Beaches of Mornington 9pm SATURDAY 9 JUNE Mornington Winter Music Festival – All Day Event Chris Hoffman - Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm Lisa Faithfull Soul Experience – The Royal Hotel 8pm Takin Cover – Beaches of Mornington 9pm SUNDAY 10 JUNE Mornington Winter Music Festival – All Day Event Wilbur Wilde & The Troublemakers – The Royal Hotel 3pm Lisa Edwards & Michael Cristiano-Sorrento-Portsea RSL 4pm Rob Papp & Blueshead – Beaches of Mornington 6pm Cookin’ on 3 Burners – The Grand Hotel Mornington 8pm FRIDAY 15 JUNE Nat Allison Band – Seaford Hotel 8.30pm Rock Assault – Beaches of Mornington 9pm SATURDAY 16 JUNE Dan Palmara – Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm The Mighty Kings – The Royal Hotel 8pm Soul Mates – Beaches 9pm SUNDAY 17 JUNE Fossil Rock – Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm Sammy Owes Blues Band – The Royal Hotel 3pm FRIDAY 22 JUNE Lloyd Spiegel – Hickinbotham of Dromana 6pm Absolutely ‘80s – The Grand Hotel Mornington 8pm Rod Paine & The Fulltime Lovers – Seaford Hotel 8.30pm SATURDAY 23 JUNE James Franklin – Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm Size Matters – Beaches of Mornington 9pm SUNDAY 24 JUNE Joules Bolt – Hickinbotham or Dromana 1pm Geoff Achison – The Royal Hotel 3pm FRIDAY 29 JUNE Phil Para – Seaford Hotel 8.30pm Right Brothers – Beaches of Mornington 9pm SATURDAY 30 JUNE Nick Charles - Hickinbotham of Dromana 1pm Backyard Brew – The Royal Hotel 8pm Totally 80’s – Beaches of Mornington 9pm
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Since the 1980s the Winter Wine Weekend has been a feature of winter activities on the Mornington Peninsula. Key winemakers come together in one place on one day and all under cover, as winter in Red Hill often demands. This is an event that does not happen at any other place or time. The Winter Wine Fest launches the Queen’s Birthday long weekend activities at 50 cellar doors throughout the region. The Winter Wine Fest is on Saturday, June 9, from 11am-4pm at Red Hill Reserve and Showgrounds, Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill. With about 50 wineries and eight restaurants taking part, you’re invited to taste the finest wines, enjoy new releases, special favourites and discover new ones. Sample delicious dishes created by our very talented chefs, this time not in their restaurants but in the heart of the region, where we welcome the winter in! Menus are created, wines are being bottled and the harvest dusted off. Bookings are available online at mpva.com.au until June 7 and tickets are available at the door on the day until sold out. This year the two newcomers to the Winter Wine Fest menu are Rare Hare and Point Leo Estate.
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• Slow-roasted lamb Greek snack box • Chocolate mousse, baklava crumble, berries & mystika
• Spiced lamb noodles – braised lamb, chilli, udon noodles • Lamington – fig jam, vanilla sponge, chocolate glaze and toasted coconut
Epicurean • Harvest salmon and quinoa burger, tartare, shaved baby cos, squid-ink bun • Epicurean porchetta slider, ‘slaw’, tomato relish, smoked paprika bun
Lindenderry at Red Hill • Toulouse white bean cassoulet • Bakewell tart, Lindenderry plum jam, clotted cream
Montalto • Slow-cooked pork roll, pickled cucumber, bonito aioli • Lamb brisket, pickled chilli, soft polenta
Paringa Estate • Benton Rise Farm mushrooms, herb gnocchi & parmesan crisp • Duck confit, soft herbs, spiced Asian slaw
Petit Tracteur • Boeuf Bourguignon & pomme puree • Profiterole, Valrhona chocolate sauce, vanilla-bean ice cream
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Rare Hare Wine & Food Store • ‘Duck Dog’: duck sausage, caramelised pinot onions, brioche roll • Milk chocolate brown butter tart, crème fraiche & citrus
Two Buoys • 12-hour braised barbecue pork ribs, Pedro Ximenez glaze, chilli salt • Duo of sliders: prawn & chorizo; pan-seared macaroni & cheese
Plus Red Hill cheese Platters of sheep’s, cows’ and goats’ milk varieties, crackers, Peninsula apples, olives and quince paste WINTER WINE FEST Saturday, June 9, 11am-4pm Red Hill Reserve and Showgrounds Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill mpva.com.au
A beautiful autumn day and the chance to sample some of our best wines proved the perfect drawcard for the annual Winter Winery Walk on Saturday, May 5. Wine-lovers, their family and friends strolled from Red Hill to Merricks on the meandering historical rail track to celebrate the end of the grape harvest and sample a variety of wines along the way, complemented by a fine selection of food. Photos: Chendelle Kolasa
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Let’s start with Crittenden Estate Anyone who has visited the Crittenden Estate Wine Centre knows the name represents wine-making pioneers with a reputation for remarkable wines. This family-owned and operated winery has been part of the Winter Wine Weekend from the beginning and is proud to continue the tradition heading into the Mornington Peninsula’s winemaking future.
Crittenden Estate is one of the oldest family owned and operated wineries on the Mornington Peninsula. Established in 1982, we are passionate about creating quality cool climate wines that represent our region. Our Wine Centre offers a unique way for visitors to experience our selection of more than 25 varieties. The format provides seated, structured tastings where staff can guide visitors through their own personalised wine journey.
Open Daily 10:30am - 4:30pm 25 Harrisons Rd Dromana P. 0359 87 3800
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Zoe Crittenden explains. “We were involved in the very first Winter Wine Weekend event held on the Peninsula. We had hay bales scattered around with a band singing while Mum made multiple trays of home-made lasagne, curry and sausages. We were rugged up in wet weather gear and everyone was so enthusiastic. It really was a crazy and fun-filled weekend. We look forward to it every year.” Fast-forward to today and Crittenden Estate’s innovative winemaking is what it’s all about. Fabulous reviews have come thick and fast for master winemakers Garry and Rollo, who have ensured that this exciting winery is one of the Mornington Peninsula’s very best cool-climate wine producers. Campbell Mattinson said in a recent review: “The Crittenden Estate wines are a treasure trove right now. The tenure of Rollo Crittenden is something else.” Enough said.
CELEBRATE AT MORNING SUN VINEYARD for the Mornington Peninsula Winter Wine Weekend Saturday June 9 - Monday june 11
Each day our Chef’s, Domenico and Yuda prepare a truly authentic Northern Italian a la carte menu to complement our Award winning, Estate grown wines, right here in picturesque Main Ridge. MORNING SUN VINEYARD - THE PERFECT PLACE Relax, share and enjoy all during this wine lovers weekend Enter our Cellar Door and welcome the experience. Our very entertaining and storytelling Cellar Master will delight and introduce you to many of Morning Sun’s new selection/ vintages of wines. Discover Reserve Sparkling Rose, a true French methode Champenoise Cuvee, our cool climate Pinot Noir, Classic Dry Red, try a Pinot Noir Liqueur, all displayed together with our chilled White Wine favourites Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay Purchasing wine package discounts available during this weekend.
Book now to reserve a luncheon table or just drop by and enjoy Italian BBQ snacks and a glass of wine, while listening to the sounds of a very talented musician and song writer Sam O’Connell – Saturday and Sunday.
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Art Deco delight at Myrtaceae
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Things are a little different at Myrtaceae Winery in Main Ridge. There’s a new label, new signage and a sensational new piece of sizeable art to marvel at when you step inside the cellar door. Myrtaceae’s elegant fresh look has an Art Decoinspired style, with a stylised golden flower placed against the backdrop of teal. The deceptively simple logo represents the myrtaceae or myrtle family of plants and works wonderfully with the new colour palette. Julie explains. “We were ready for a refresh. It’s good to reinvent and challenge yourself. I’ve always loved the Art Deco period. Our feature wall looks amazing. Painted by well-known Melbourne street artist Ashley Goudie from K.I.L. (Keep It Legal) Productions, it gives a fresh aesthetic and works well with our new branding, which includes a beautiful label which will appear on our new vintage of chardonnay & pinot noir.” If you’d like to experience some Art Deco magic this Winter Wine Weekend or any time throughout winter, visit Myrtaceae Winery, where history, flavour and the ‘wow’ factor walk hand in hand. MYRTACEAE WINERY A: 53 Main Creek Rd, Main Ridge T: 5989 2045 W: myrtaceae.com.au
Open the entire long weekend for Winter Wine festivities Sunday, June 10th Join us for jazz, paella & wines see our website for more details Winter Weekday Lunch Wed-Fri till August 31st 2 courses $45 3 course $55 menu includes glass of peninsula series wine
Truffle Dinner Friday June 29th & Saturday July 14th 7pm arrival 5 courses matched with wines $170 per person Degustation With Your Own Wine 5 course menu $95 per person $10 per bottle of wine Friday, August 10th
T. 5989 2669 | 44 Paringa Road, Red Hill South | paringestate.com.au Cellar Door: 11am-5pm Restaurant: Lunch Wed-Sun Dinner Fri & Sat
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Perfect time for a Paradigm pinot Relaxing in front of an open fire with a glass of pinot noir is one of the joys of winter. So it’s certainly a case of perfect timing for Paradigm Hill to be releasing its fabulous 2016 pinot noirs during the Winter Wine Weekend. What’s more, Paradigm Hill will be serving up delicious antipasto plates to go with all its estategrown wines — including riesling, pinot gris, shiraz and rosé — during the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. And don’t forget the cellar door is open every Saturday and Sunday of the year from noon to 5pm. Cheers! PARADIGM HILL A: 26 Merricks Rd, Merricks T: 5989 9000
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Dromana debuts new sav blanc The Winter Wine Weekend is upon us again, so join the Dromana Estate team at the Red Hill Reserve and showgrounds from 11am to 4pm each day. You’ll get the first taste of the 2014 Mornington Estate Sauvignon Blanc, the cellar door will be open from 11am to 5pm with the full range of estate wines to sample and the restaurant’s fire will be blazing with the kitchen open for tasty tapas from noon to 4pm. So why not try a chardonnay with some delicious calamari, or some pinot noir with the amazing carpaccio! Just keep enough space for dessert — and make sure you book now. DROMANA ESTATE A: 555 Old Moorooduc Rd, Tuerong T: 5974 4400 W: dromanaestate.com.au
Spend some time grazing on gourmet steak and Guinness pies while tasting terrific full-bodied vino at Fenian Wines. Cosy up around the old outdoor copper fire this Winter Wine Weekend while listening to acoustic Irish muso Ciaran Boyle playing in the winery, or rug up with friends on the deck overlooking the dam anytime in a rustic setting brimming with Red Hill authenticity. Fenian Wines is all about palate and connection with the grape. Pinot, pinot gris, sauvignon blanc and chardonnay come into their own and work wonderfully with a coast-to-country ambience that screams you’re always welcome — at Fenian Wines.
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Any time’s a good time to visit Somerville Egg Farm, where family and friends love to gather while buying only the freshest eggs. This winter why not take the time to visit the Napolitinos and their animal friends on an egg farm that connects people with scrumptious Mornington Peninsula produce. Take home the freshest and most delicious eggs with luscious golden yolks to cook up a storm over the cooler months ahead or just say hi to the free-range hens, maremma dogs, alpacas and goats on this family-friendly farm. Winter warming treats have never been so easy to prepare with Somerville Egg Farm eggs. This experienced family of farmers, who represented the Mornington Peninsula on Channel 9’s competitive cooking series Family Food Fight in 2017, offer the best quality eggs at an affordable price, and because you know they care for their chooks you know the quality is top-notch. This is the perfect place to stock up on eggs for all your baking and cooking needs because Luigi
and Maria Napolitano have been supplying eggs to the Peninsula since 1978 and love what they do. They now share the running of their farm with son Anthony and daughters Linda and Anita, who continue the Napolitano tradition with flair. Get cracking and purchase some of Somerville Egg Farm’s very fresh eggs this winter while enjoying some downtime with family and friends on the magical Mornington Peninsula. Fresh air and fresh produce provide the perfect winter weekend escape, then head back home to bake and taste. Are you there yet? SOMERVILLE EGG FARM A: 220 Eramosa Rd West, Moorooduc (cnr Eramosa Rd West and Binnak Way) T: 5977 5405 Open: Monday-Friday 8am-4.30pm, Saturday 8am12.30pm; closed Sunday and all public holidays
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Woodman Estate in Moorooduc provided the spectacular backdrop as tai chi devotees gathered to celebrate World Tai Chi Day on Saturday, April 28. Rising Moon Tai Chi put on two classes during the morning before everyone adjourned to enjoy a delicious lunch. Photos: Tanya Fry
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EVERY WEDNESDAY Mornington’s Main Street: Every Wednesday 9am - 3pm between Cromwell and Albert Sts. EVERY THURSDAY Hastings in Street: Every Thursday. Over 40 stalls everything home made, home grown & craft, High St, Hastings 9-1pm. EVERY SUNDAY Bittern Community: Every Sunday at Bittern railway station. Frankston-Flinders Rd, Bittern. Over 80 stalls selling new and used goods, crafts, plants, fruit and vegetables. Frankston Sunday: Every Sunday 8am-1pm in Sherlock & Hay carpark, Young St, Frankston. SATURDAY JUNE 2 Red Hill Community Market: First Saturday of month, SeptMay, RH Showgrounds, Arthur’s Seat Rd, Red Hill 8am1pm. Over 300 stalls fresh gourmet produce, art & craft. Rye Foreshore Rotary Market: First Saturday of month, runs all year, opposite Rye Post Office at the end of Lyons St, 2257-2319 Pt Nepean Rd, Rye, 7am-1pm. Lovely local market that benefits a great cause Rosebud West Outdoor Market: first Saturday of month 8:30am -12:30pm. Eastbourne Primary School, Allambie Ave, Rosebud West SUNDAY JUNE 3 Rosebud Lions Club: First Sunday of month, Rosebud Village Green7am-2pm SATURDAY JUNE 9 Crib Point Community Market: Park Rd, Crib Point; Every Second Saturday 9am-1pm; market@cpch.org.au
Rosebud Community School: Second Saturday of month, Rosebud Primary School Cnr Pt Nepean & Jetty Rd Somerville Saturday Market: Second Saturday of month 9am-1pm, Stalls can range from crafts, bric & brac, cakes, plants and veggies, 2a Eramosa Rd West, Somerville Karingal Uniting Church: Second Saturday of month, 8am1pm, cnr Karingal Dve & Lindrum Rd, Frankston SUNDAY JUNE 10 Mornington Racecourse Craft: Second Sunday of month, Racecourse Rd 9am-2pm. Over 300 stalls with animal farm and face painting for the kids. SATURDAY JUNE 16 Pearcedale Farmers Market: Third Saturday of the month from 8am-1pm at the Pearcedale Community Centre, Baxter-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale Boneo Community: Third Saturday of month, Cnr Boneo & Limestone Rds. SUNDAY JUNE 17 Seaford Farmers’: Third Sunday every month, 8am-1pm Broughton St Reserve Station St Seaford Seaford Handmade Homemade: Third Sunday of month, 10am-3pm, Seaford Scout Hall, Seaford SATURDAY JUNE 23 Tootgarook Primary School: Fourth Saturday of month 7.30am-12.30pm. SUNDAY JUNE 24 Mt Eliza Farmers’: Fourth Sunday of month, Mt Eliza Village Green, 9am-1pm Bumble Bee Childrens Market: Mornington Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington, 9am-12pm
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Truffle up at Red Hill BY LIZ ROGERS
Are you up for a hunt that delivers edible treasure? Are you ripe for an early morning wander in the mist-imbued Red Hill hinterland? Or a truffle-infused breakfast tasting? Then give Jenny McAuley at Red Hill Truffles a call and get set to relish in a magical Mornington Peninsula foodie experience. Two Hunt and Breakfast at Red Hill Truffles events are on this winter and you’re invited. These most special gatherings are ideal for lovers of the hard-to-find fungus that is being used in delicious dining across the Peninsula and beyond. Red Hill Truffles was the first farm to produce truffles on the Mornington Peninsula. Jenny and her sensational sniffer dog Thomas will lead you through the hazelnut and oak trees in search of the elusive black gold that is ripening as you read this. After the hunt you’ll return to Jenny’s beautifully rustic tasting pavilion to taste breaking-fast recipes. For anyone who knows something about truffles, farming them isn’t easy. They start growing here in the ground in the first week of December and don’t ripen until the beginning of June. There’s the pH levels in the soil to consider, the right trees to plant and foster — it takes years before a tree will produce its first truffle — and then you’ve got find them. That’s where Thomas comes in. Jenny began her journey into the seductive yet
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hard-working world of truffle farming by growing a mix of oaks and hazelnut trees from 2005. She found her first truffle under a hazelnut tree five years later. Truffles are available for purchase from Red Hill Truffles in early June. The first Hunt and Breakfast is on June 10. The next is in August. Phone Jenny or log on to her website to find out about other events and to truffle up! RED HILL TRUFFLES A: Red Hill W: redhilltruffles.com FB: @redhilltruffles
Wintry treats at Sunny Ridge BY LIZ ROGERS
The strawberry season at Sunny Ridge strawberry farm is set to conclude at the end of May, but don’t worry – you can still enjoy plenty of fresh strawberries delivered from its Queensland property to its retail and café space on the Mornington Peninsula.
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Friday – Sunday, 11am til 4pm
244 Shands Rd, Main Ridge T 5989 4500 www.sunnyridge.com.au
Sunny Ridge has four properties within Australia — Main Ridge, Boneo, Yellingbo, and Wamuran in Queensland. Main Ridge is open from May through to October each Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am until 4pm, including public holidays and school holidays, for delicious winter waffles served with Belgian chocolate, soft centre chocolate puddings and irresistible churros. Blueberries will also be available from the Sunny Ridge Mornington Peninsula farmgate over the cooler months. Drop by to indulge in the best quality berries and desserts in town today. SUNNY RIDGE STRAWBERRY FARM A: 244 Shands Rd, Main Ridge T: 5989 4500 W: sunnyridge.com.au www.morningtonpeninsulamagazine.com.au
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Ash Bradshaw Pelikan Société, 2 Marine Pde, Hastings Tell us about yourself and Pelikan Société. My background is of Greek/English heritage. This upbringing paved my way for a love of good cultured food and wine. My menus are classically inspired with an innovative and creative design – 80 per cent comfort, 20 per cent surprise! I’ve spent time with Ashley Palmer-Watts at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal in London and worked in Shannon Bennett’s Kitchen at Vue De Monde. I also spent time at Manchester United FC and the prestigious Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. Pelikan Société is a family-run restaurant. Toula Bradshaw, Michael Greener and I opened the doors in November 2013. Cute name — how did it come about? Opening our restaurant in the middle of Pelican Park, it only felt right to embrace the image and name of the pelican. These beautiful birds attract many people to Hastings each year, and we wanted to create the perfect environment on the Hastings foreshore where people could gather to eat and enjoy a coffee. What makes Pelikan Société so special? Our amazing staff. We have quality individuals who strive to offer the best customer service, while the talented chefs consistently put up unique plates using local seasonal produce. Oh, and the view of Western Port Bay! Please describe the ambience. With a light-filled dining room and 180-degree views of Western Port Bay, Pelikan Société paints a picture of tranquility. Our open kitchen is a hive of activity for all guests to experience. What’s your favourite local produce to create with? Local wild and foraged mushrooms in
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winter! I just love pine mushrooms and I try to create as many dishes as possible during the small seasonal window like local pine mushrooms with truffled polenta and chestnuts and taleggio, or wild rabbit gnocchi with pine mushrooms and pancetta. We hear you’re the ideal space for functions. Yes, we are. With a picturesque beachside setting, our venue offers a large indoor and outdoor function area, perfect for someone’s special day. We have function packages that cater for all types and styles of events — corporate events, Christmas parties, birthdays — and we work with the customer to personalise each package to cater to their needs and requests. We also provide outsourced catering upon request. When are you open and do clients need to book? Pelikan Société is open seven days a week from 7.30am until 4pm. Customers are recommended to book over weekends and public holidays, but you can walk in at other times. PELIKAN SOCIÉTÉ A: 2 Marine Pde, Hastings T: 5909 8132 W: pelikansociete.net
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Beautifully boutique Barmah Park Restaurant and Cellar Door is the place to be this winter for a remarkable wine and dining experience. Barmah Park Vineyard currently has five wines under its Arthurs Seat label. The Barmah Park Cellar Door offers daily wine tastings, and because it’s so accessible to Mornington Peninsula visitors and residents alike, you can pick up your favourite bottle of chardonnay, pinot noir or vintage shiraz and be back home with the family in a flash. The Barmah Park restaurant is both cosy and comfortable with an open fireplace and a mouthwatering seasonal menu prepared fresh for you. Step inside to tantalise your taste buds while enjoying premium Mornington Peninsula produce and a view of the vineyard. There’s a menu and a play area for the kids, or why not stay in the recently renovated four-bedroom house onsite and enjoy a delicious breakfast prepared by someone else – it’s up to you. Recently undergoing a revamp with new owners on board, Barmah Park Restaurant and Cellar Door is the perfect place for hens’ parties, bus groups and birthday celebrations. There’s plenty of parking and a deck to enjoy too. Imagine your Sunday sitting in the winter sun sipping a vino and watching the world go by. BARMAH PARK RESTAURANT & CELLAR DOOR A: 945 Moorooduc Highway, Moorooduc T: 5978 8049 W: barmahparkwines.com.au
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Chef heads to Bocuse d’Or final
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Highly talented Peninsula chef Michael Cole will represent Australia in the Bocuse d’Or grand final in France next year. The head chef at Georgie Bass Café & Cookery and Zigis Coastal Bar at Flinders Hotel, Michael and his commis chef, Chisholm TAFE commercial cookery student Laura Skvor, won through to the final in Lyon next January by taking fourth place against 11 other countries in the 2018 Asia Pacific heats in Guangzhou, China. Laura was also judged Best Commis Chef. A Flinders Hotel spokeswoman said: “We are very proud of Michael and Laura’s dedication and achievements and are fortunate to have their creativity, passion and talent as part of our team.” “As a chef working on the magnificent Mornington Peninsula, I’m privileged to be surrounded by the stunning ocean and coastal hinterland of Victoria,” Michael said. “This unique environment — pristine waters, clean air, rich soil and diverse micro-climate — nurtures an abundance of fine produce, which encourages my clarity of purpose to achieve my dreams, and inspires my vision and creativity to stretch the boundaries of my craft.” From the age of 10, Michael’s dream was to become a chef. It is far more than a ‘job’ to Michael, but a lifestyle choice and a passion that lies deep within. With the philosophy that “food is life”, Michael believes food can influence the way we act. “Food is at times comforting, culturally binding and can be seen as an act of generosity,” he said. Michael’s approach to menu creation is at times quite holistic and inquiring. His love of local produce, no matter what country he is in, extends his curiosity into the farming aspect and the ecological impact, which is where his belief that “everything should harmonise” comes into play. Michael’s extensive background has stemmed from his global roaming, during which he has gathered many insights into different cultural gastronomic experiences by working in many pockets of the world. With experience at such establishments as Qualia (Hamilton Island), Le Gourmet (Melbourne), Villa Saint Exuberay (Nice, France), Echo Hotel (Hakuba, Japan) and Brae (Birregurra, Victoria), his creativity and inspiration has been collected from the tapestry of experiences his travels have provided. In his role overseeing Georgie Bass Café & Cookery, Zigis Coastal Bar and Peninsula conferencing and private events, Michael brings his culinary expertise and intrinsic style and sensibility to the hotels’ varied dining offerings.
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Whoever said “you can’t make an omelette without breaking a few eggs” hasn’t tried Orgran’s Vegan Easy Egg, which in April was awarded the gold trophy for best overall product and across two categories at the 2018 ‘Free From’ Foods Awards in the UK. The award cements the Carrum Downsbased company’s status as a leader in product innovation in the gluten-free and ‘free from’ categories. Judges on the awards site described Vegan Easy Egg as a “fantastic product, so impressive, so clever!” and “a genuine innovation in ‘free from’ ”. Vegan Easy Egg, which mimics the recipes for scrambled eggs, omelette, quiche and frittata, is produced using a combination of chickpea fibre and all-natural ingredients. Manufactured in the company’s state-of-the-art allergyfriendly factory, Vegan Easy Egg is equal to 15 eggs and is packed with nutritional variety. With a good source of fibre and 7.5g of protein per serve, this vegetable-based product provides the perfect alternative to those suffering from egg or other food allergies, including those who follow a vegan lifestyle. Orgran thanked and acknowledged its dedicated team who made the win possible and extended its thanks and appreciation to its loyal and supportive customers. To read more about Vegan Easy Egg or to see Orgran’s complete list of ‘free from’ products, visit Orgran’s website at orgran.com
Tracy Kane, right, from Orgran UK, receives the Best Overall Product award at the 2018 ‘Free From’ Food Awards from awards director Michelle Berriedale-Johnson.
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What’s cooking at the Hart BY LIZ ROGERS
The Hart of Tyabb Café is the ideal place to relax over delicious house-made food and barista-made coffee, especially after a leisurely stroll through Tyabb Packing House Antiques. Owner Tony is never one to shy away from progress and he’s recently welcomed a couple of young chefs to the fold — with exciting results. Martin has been creating wonderful meals for patrons for the past few months and is now joined by Michael Vidic (pictured), who is fresh out of his apprenticeship role and is ready to establish a menu that’s filled with old favourites and new offerings to tempt you. You can still get your all-day breakfast, which is perfect for the Queen’s Birthday long weekend just
around the corner, or a very long lunch consisting of winter warming soup and house-made Turkish bread to keep you coming back for more. You’ll find a range of delicious sharing options, including loaded fries and mushrooms seasoned with rosemary and garlic salt, which make a super treat to top off your winter weekend away. All this and a new menu too! The friendly service at The Hart of Tyabb is second to none. With sumptuous coffee and a passion for providing clients with taste sensation creations that are right on trend, it’s well worth a visit to escape the winter chill. THE HART OF TYABB CAFÉ Open Thursday-Sunday, 10am-5pm A: 14 Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Tyabb (inside Tyabb Packing House Antiques) W: hartoftyabb.com T: 5977 3166
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Pinot noir is the Peninsula’s signature variety and sees many interpretations among the Mornington producers that we have come to know and love. It can be a little difficult to decide which style to choose, though, and with so many variations in price, should that be an indicator of quality? Tasting quite a few in my travels, I can honestly say that while this is heavily reliant on personal taste, there are some cracking pinot noirs from Mornington under $35 that encompass both true expressions of the variety, but also the character and personality of the producer behind the label. The best way to decide is by hitting the cellar doors, having a taste, and keeping an open mind.
Tucks Ridge NOW 2016 Pinot $29
and great atmosphere. Vegetarian & Gluten Free Options Available. 14 Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Tyabb (Tyabb Packing House) • 5977 3166 • Open 10am-5pm Thurs-Sun • Find us on Facebook
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The new range of quality drink-now wines from Tucks Ridge has a shining jewel in its line-up. The 2016 NOW Pinot Noir offers so much more than you would expect from this hip new fun label. The colour is pretty much what you’d think in terms of intensity, but on the palate it reveals itself with a surprising depth of character and fruit. It’s slightly jammy with a good hit of acid to balance it out, and a nice refreshing minerality that keeps you going back for more.
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Exclusive experience for all at Portsea Village BY LIZ ROGERS
Portsea Village Resort Restaurant brings à la carte dining to one of the Peninsula’s premium seaside villages. Previously open exclusively for Portsea Village Resort clients, Portsea Village Resort Restaurant welcomes executive and multiple chef hat winner Steve Davidson to the fold to create delicious fare for everyone. With more than 25 years’ experience, Steve was trained in Europe and loves to create menus with fresh Peninsula produce. Portsea Village Resort Restaurant is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and Saturday and Sunday for
lunch. Group bookings are welcome, as are couples who are looking for an intimate dining taste sensation encounter. It’s also ideal for your end of the week gettogethers over superior food and a glass of Mornington Peninsula or French wine. Bookings are essential. Log on to portseavillageresort.com.au to view the new menu and check out our next edition of Mornington Peninsula Magazine to enjoy a Q&A with Steve. Bon appetite! PORTSEA VILLAGE RESORT RESTAURANT A: 3765 Pt Nepean Rd, Portsea T: 5984 8484
By Adam Nicholls Director, Wine Compass T: 1300 339 463 W: winecompass.com.au
Kerri Greens 2017 Murra Pinot Noir $35 If you like your pinot noir fresh, fruity and a little funky, then this is for you. Fermented whole cluster using carbonic maceration, this wine has a mind of its own. From vines that are 20 years old and counting, the resulting wine has an almost bubblegum-like fruitiness on the palate. To say it’s easy to drink would be a huge understatement. That’s not to say there isn’t a lot going on in the glass. It’s expressive without being overly complex.
Jolly Molly Pinot Noir (available at Merricks Creek cellar door) $20 A lighter style pinot noir from the aptly nicknamed “hipster” wines from the otherwise traditional range of pinot noir from Merricks Creek. Sam Parker, son of Merricks Creek winemaker Peter, has branched out to create a minimal intervention, low on oak style of pinot that has been very well received on tasting at their cellar door, where you can compare the full range and decide which style you prefer. Also available with a mulled wine spice mix and recipe for an extra $6. Issue 79, JUNE 2018
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BY LIZ ROGERS Who wants to cook on the Queen’s Birthday weekend? Or at the end of a long working week for that matter? Not you! That’s why you should drop by That Pizza Shop, where Jacques Reymond-trained chef Daryl creates premium pizzas and desserts to die for. Daryl and his wife, Michelle, offer a full range of vegan cheese and gluten-free pizza bases too, plus creative toppings packed with international flavour. Think the Urban Turban with Indian-style butter chicken and mint yoghurt, and the Garlic Scallop with creamed leek, roast potato, scallops and semi-dried tomatoes. Their recent foray into delicious dessert creation has proved a hit too, with house-made Callebaut coverture chocolate mousse, vanilla bean crème brûlée and lemon cheesecake. And try their rocky road or apricot crumble pizza — total indulgence! A new grazing menu, which is also available for functions, includes such temptations as arancini balls — with delicious vegetarian or chicken and corn options — Mexican-style meatballs with spicy capsicum sauce and grilled cheese; sweet potato chips with sour cream salsa; and fries with your choice of tomato sauce, mushroom and white wine sauce, garlic aioli or gravy. That Pizza Shop is open Tuesday-Thursday from 5-9pm and Friday-Sunday from noon-9pm. Delivery is available to Arthurs Seat, Dromana, Main Ridge, Merricks, McCrae, Mount Martha, Red Hill, Rosebud and Safety Beach — so there’s no excuse not to take a night or two off from cooking! THAT PIZZA SHOP A: 234 Boundary Rd, Dromana T: 5981 4555 W: thatpizzashop.com.au
Hickinbotham hosts blues legend
Australian bluesman Lloyd Spiegel will play a one-off show at Hickinbotham of Dromana this month. Recently named by Australian Guitar Magazine as one of the 50 top Australian guitarists of all time and the winner of the Best Artist and Best Album awards at the Australian Blues Awards, Lloyd is on the cutting edge of the Australian blues scene. He began playing professionally at the age of 12 and has released eight albums — his most recent, This Time Tomorrow, debuted at No.1 on the Australian Blues Airplay Chart in 2017. Lloyd’s command of the guitar, his storytelling and powerful stage persona has put him at the forefront of acoustic blues, re-inventing the style while maintaining a close relationship with its foundations and traditions. He has toured the world, with frequent visits to Europe, New Zealand and the US, and has supported the likes of Ray Charles, Bob Dylan and Etta James on tour. He has sat in with the founding fathers of modern blues, from Brownie McGhee to Luther Allison, and more recently found great success in Japan, performing sold-out concerts at Tokyo Disneyland. Lloyd will perform at Hickinbotham of Dromana, 194 Nepean Highway, Dromana, on Friday, June 22. Tickets: $25 from the Hickinbotham.biz website on the “make a booking” tab that opens up to the DIMMI app. There is also a $55 set menu which is also on the DIMMI app; dinner starts at 6pm and Lloyd performs from 8pm.
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BY ANNA FELL Simple and with a familiarity that enriches a space, sage is also ideal for adding to a wabi-sabi space. The Japanese Zen concept of wabi-sabi, when reflected in interior design, emphasises the beauty of pared-back decoration and an organic look. A humble shade such as sage can make you feel more at home and back to your roots, letting you experience your space more mindfully than any lavish colour could. In response to the huge colour trend, sage is also being incorporated in wallpaper designs. With searches for sage decor up 170 per cent, You can then accent the colour with lush plants, the Pinterest community has pushed aside as well as hints of matcha and honeydew melon Pantone’s potent 18-3838 Ultra Violet in favour hues in your decor to keep the fresh green of what they have decided is 2018’s most feeling going. popular colour in interior design. The shade isn’t intense and it isn’t overly An essential herb and a member of the mint overcast — sage is a gentle, matte shade that family, sage’s earthy and refreshing hue is being is easy on the eyes and the mind, so there’s hailed as the newest addition to the neutral no need to hesitate on that desire you have to colour palette, too. Now you can go green drench your room’s walls in the topical tint. instead of grey with an understated shade that will instantly make your interiors feel More at www.muralswallpaper.com/au/colour/ invigorated, and will maintain a natural home green/ aesthetic.
Move over, purple — the people have spoken and sage is this year’s most popular colour. It’s no secret by now that next summer season will be swimming in pastel palettes, and sage is the colour currently proving to be the stand-out star of soft shades. Powder blue who?
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Most gardeners will tell you their compost is the life source of their garden. For those with an edible garden, composting is important to maintain the health and fertility of our soils, and therefore nutrition in our crops. It also helps to reduce the amount of waste going into landfill. Many families these days will have a compost bin in which food scraps, leaves and lawn clippings are housed. Unfortunately, often these bins do little to help break down your waste in the short term and serve only as a storage vessel and beacon to small flies and mice. You will find that over time the waste does break down, but it can take many, many months ‌ and it rots rather than composts. There are three main composting methods that homeowners can use to recycle their food and garden waste: compost heaps (including bays and bins), worm farms, and liquid manures. Bulk garden waste, spent crops and lawn clippings can go into the traditional compost heap, compost bay or compost bin. It is important that the compost receives sufficient oxygen to feed the bacterial driving force at its heart, that the pile has adequate moisture, that it’s layered well and has a good ratio of dry-to-wet matter (carbon to nitrogen). It is worth doing some research in order to understand the composting process better to produce optimum results. The easiest way to deal with kitchen food waste is to use a worm farm. These can be readily purchased from nurseries and hardware stores, though it is easy to make your own using recycled materials such as polystyrene boxes, bathtubs or old rubbish bins.
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When used well, worm farms don’t tend to smell as much as the common compost bin. You also get the added benefit of a constant supply of worm juice and worm castings, some of the best natural fertilisers you can get (depending on what you feed them, of course). Alternative systems such as Bokashi and electric composters work very well. And don’t forget that a few backyard chooks are very industrious vegetable and fruit waste recyclers. Weeds can also be composted, but not with your garden waste compost system. We can use weeds separately to form liquid manures, thus retaining the goodness they have drawn from the soil. Old bins work well for this purpose. Comfrey, nettle, nasturtiums or abundant herbs will all benefit your liquid manure by increasing the range of nutrients and minerals in your solution. Using a combination of systems can provide you with an array of ready-to-use fertilisers for your food crops.
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Double the benefits with DCB If you haven’t heard of these before you may be thinking this sounds too good to be true. Dollar Curtains & Blinds’ double roller blinds have a double bracket system that combines two fabrics on the same window, allowing you to have both a block-out fabric for keeping the light out and a sheer or sunscreen fabric for when you want to see out. One blind for the day and one blind for the night — two blinds in one! Control of each blind is separate so you can enjoy your window views and soft diffused light during the day and have complete privacy and darkness at night. How handy is that! Plus, during these chilly winter months with double roller blinds you’ll receive double the insulation benefits to help keep the cold out of your home. DCB’s roller blinds are custom-manufactured in
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The Sorrento Community Centre has become a renewable energy showcase after the installation of a solar and battery system that will provide back-up support to the grid during peak demand.
Mayor Bryan Payne launches the Sorrento Community Centre’s solar battery system.
The centre’s solar panels, solar inverter and battery system are part of the Community Grid Project, a partnership between United Energy, GreenSync and the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council. Money for the system was granted to the project through the State Government’s New Energy Jobs Fund as an innovative project that will demonstrate how to both avoid costly infrastructure and facilitate the connection of more renewable energy to the grid. GreenSync chief operating officer Bruce Thompson said residents could now visit the centre, see renewable energy technology in action and understand how they might apply that in their own homes or businesses. “The centre can now store up the solar power they are generating and make it available for other times of the day when the sun isn’t shining,” Mr Thompson said. “It’s all about demonstrating the technologies that will provide jobs for Victorians in the future.” United Energy’s planning and strategy manager, Rodney Bray, said: “The community grid will allow us to defer expensive upgrades to the network that would have catered for just a handful of peak days.” Also at the launch were representatives from some of the 12 Peninsula businesses that have signed on to the Community Grid Project. Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Bryan Payne said the Community Grid Project was part of the drive for the Peninsula to become carbon-neutral by 2021. To find out more about the project, visit communitygridproject.com.au
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It’s here! Makin Mattresses in Sandringham is open for business and the word on the street is that people are excited. If you’re searching for a superlative night’s sleep, then get set to swoon with the sweet dream-inducing sleep professional. Makin Mattresses is Australia’s largest independent mattress manufacturer and has been creating comfy-plus mattresses for more than 40 years. Now that it’s a real contender on the Bayside bedding scene, seaside folks have a fresh premium bedding option when searching for their slice of sleep tight heaven. Makin Mattresses sells direct to the public and allows clients to try before they buy. It is also the only bedding manufacturer in Australia to have a micro coil machine in its North Brisbane factory. This innovative technology maximises air flow to reduce heat and increase hygiene (sweat can cause foam to degrade and flatten over time) and all mattresses are double sided and designed to be flipped and rotated, ensuring an even sleep
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surface which in turn doubles the life of the mattress. Attention to detail, quality control and ultra-comfort has made this Aussie company one of country’s most well-loved providers of the perfect night’s sleep. Its focus on guaranteed customer satisfaction ensures client solidarity — online surveys sent to customers reveal one in two patrons have purchased a Makin Mattress before or have recommended one to a family member or friend. Makin Mattresses has nine stores Australia-wide and six manufacturing sites. With a wide range of mattresses to suit every need — including the premium two-piece Bellissimo range, which provides a seven-zone support system that cradles the parts of your body that need it most — you’ll be snuggling up in comfort just in time for winter. MAKIN MATTRESSES A: 189 Bay Rd, Sandringham T: 9533 1113 W: makinmattresses.com.au
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BY LIZ ROGERS For those of you who don’t already know, composting involves gathering waste products such as leaves, grass and food scraps from around the home and waiting for them to break down into something known as humus, which is packed with rich nutrients and micro-organisms. Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is inviting the community to take part in its inaugural Peninsula Compost Challenge, which runs until June 17. Don’t worry, you can sign your household up to be part of this forward-thinking eco-challenge at any time, and if you miss out this year, make a note for 2019. All you need to do is visit mornpen.vic.gov.au/ composting to join in. The challenge is open to all shire residents and aims to create “awareness around the amount of food waste in our rubbish bins, increase composting and promote healthy living on the Peninsula”, according to Mayor Bryan Payne. “Food waste makes up more than 40 per cent
of rubbish on the Peninsula, and much of this waste is made up of organic matter which can be composted,” Cr Payne said. “Composting is a great way to reduce our waste going to landfills and improves our vegie gardens, which are a great source of fresh produce.” Some of the most common micro-organisms found in compost are bacteria, fungi/moulds, rotifers, protozoa and actinobacteria, while ever-friendly earthworms consume the partly composted material and continually reconstruct drainage tunnels as they move and groove through the decomposing material. Regular e-updates with tips for composting in the home are included in the council’s Compost Challenge. There are also invitations to screenings of Just Eat It — a film that investigates food waste from ‘farm to fridge’ for the earlybirds. There’s no time like the present to start your composting journey. It makes sense and it’s easy. Contact the council to see how.
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HERE’S WHY DUCT CLEANING IS IMPORTANT Consumers are often sceptical about duct cleaning. They are often unsure as to what duct cleaning entails and how often it’s needed. “If you are considering cleaning your ducted heating system it is important to realise that the entire system needs to be cleaned, not just the ducts.” In most cases up to 90 per cent of the dust (and therefore dust mites, pollens, germs and fungi) that clog up your system are located in the air return ducting and heater interior, only 10 per cent is in the outlet ducts. The dust and germs stored here breed and multiply continuously, even when the system is not in use. These contaminants lay ready and waiting for you to turn the system on, allowing them to blow around your home for you and your family to breathe in. Full System Cleaning removes this build up and ensures your system delivers clean healthy air into your home. A full system clean system also allows air to flow unrestricted, ensuring your system runs more efficiently.
The Full System Duct Clean Process Step 1: Return Air Duct Cleaned: Removes built up dust and contaminants from the return air duct line. Takes around 45 minutes to complete. Step 2: Cleaning of Heater Interior: Removes ducts and contaminants from lining inside the heater, the fan blades and motor and the heat exchanger. Also takes around 45 minutes. Step 3: All Duct Lines Are Cleaned and Checked: Removes contaminants, dust and debris from the duct lines that run from the heat to each individual outlet. About 5 minutes per outlet. Step 4: Sanitising with Bactigas, Natural Teatree Disinfectant: This sanitises your entire ducted heating system. Bactigas is distilled from the Australian teatree plant, and is a natural antiseptic. Provided your system is cleaned correctly, three years is a suitable time frame for cleaning, more often if your household contains people with severe dust allergies.
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