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GIFT GUIDE 2011

The Mornington News Christmas Gift Guide 2011 shows where to buy gifts and celebrate the festive season. It also contains important information about staying safe over the holiday period from the CFA, Victoria Police, Parks Victoria, and Volunteer Marine Rescue Mornington. Keep the guide with you over summer so you can refer to fire and road safety information, and how to stay safe on and near the water.

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Caring for pets over summer WITH the summer heat well and truly upon us, keeping cool is a priority and don’t forget how important it is to keep your pet cool, too.

Signs of heat stress In summer heat, your pet can suffer from heat exhaustion and heat stroke. These conditions are very serious and could cause your pet to die.

It’s a good idea to know the signs and symptoms of heat stress; these can include heavy panting, glazed eyes, a rapid pulse, unsteadiness, a staggering gait, vomiting or a deep red or purple tongue.

If your pet becomes overheated:  You need to immediately lower their body temperature.

Move your pet into the shade and apply cool (not cold) water over their body to gradually lower their core temperature.  Apply cold towels or ice packs to your pet’s head, neck, and chest only.  Let your pet drink small amounts of water or lick ice cubes. Most importantly, get them to a veterinarian immediately.

Caring for your pet in the heat Never leave your pet in a parked car. Even if you have the windows down or park in the shade, pets can suffocate and it is the number one cause

of heat stroke. Always make sure there is plenty of fresh water available. It is good idea to have more than one bowl of water, in case one is knocked over.

If your pet is outside, make sure they have a cool spot to rest.

If inside, keep air circulating with a fan or tum on your airconditioner.

Even though it is hot, it is still important for your pet to exercise, but avoid activity during the hottest part of the day.

Make sure you take your pet for a walk when the day is cooler, ideally early morning.

When you take your pet for a walk, be careful as hot pathways and sandy beaches can burn sensitive paws. Always

take water and wear a hat and sunscreen.

It is okay for your pet to eat less during the hot weather as overeating can also cause overheating.

Remember that short-haired pets and those with pink skin can sunburn just like we do.

Make sure shade is provided and limit their exposure to the sun.

Small animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, rats and mice are highly susceptible to heat stress, which is often fatal.

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ONE of the key aims of the Victoria Police operation Summer Stay – running from midNovember to 8 January – is to remove “impaired drivers” from roads.

Road Policing Superintendent Neville Taylor said that during this seven-week period last year, 38 people lost their lives on Victorian roads.

“We know this a high-risk time for drink driving on our roads,” he said.

“Our key message during this summer enforcement campaign is to stay alert, stay sober, stay within the limit and stay alive.”

He said the police presence would be boosted in 15 high-risk road trauma areas including the municipalities of Mornington Peninsula, Frankston, Kingston, Casey, Dandenong, Boroondara, Brimbank, Geelong, Glen Eira, Monash, Wyndham, Hume, Whittlesea, Wyndham and Yarra Ranges.

“Police will conduct drink and drug-driving testing at all times of day and night. Just don’t risk it,” Superintendent Taylor said.

Booze buses would be supported by mobile breath testing sites and numerous satellite vehicles aimed at catching drink drivers taking back roads in a bid to avoid detection.

Local police would be joined by State Highway Patrol officers and police from the Road Policing Drug and Alcohol Section (RPDAS).

Superintendent Taylor said every police officer in the state would have a focus on road safety as part of Summer Stay.

There would be three separate operations in Summer Stay with the first being Operation RAID (Remove All Impaired Drivers).

Police in marked and unmarked cars would conduct drink and drug-driving tests, and all

types of vehicles would be targeted, he said.

“We are now well and truly into the festive time of year and with that comes a heightened risk of drink and drug driving on our roads.

“Every booze bus is a drug bus, and every state highway patrol officer also has the ability to conduct a roadside drug test at any time.

“We all know the science behind this. If you drink and drive or take drugs and drive, your chances of being involved in a crash significantly increase.”

In 2010, one in every 60 drivers pulled over by police was driving with illicit drugs in their system.

“The message is clear, stay sober and stay off drugs. If you can’t do that – then stay off the road.”

Drink drivers beware: Police are targeting 15 highrisk road trauma regions this summer including the Mornington Peninsula.

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Too close for comfort: Residents and holidaymakers watch a fire beside Mornington Peninsula Fwy.

Prepare family fire plan key message MESSAGES to prepare for an expected dangerous fire season have been flooding out since last month.

Authorities are predicting grass fire dangers will be high this season, and the Mornington Peninsula is vulnerable due to its wide open paddocks, reserves and national parks.

Average or above-average rains for more than 18 months have seen vigorous growth of grasses and under-storey plants.

A key message from the CFA, SES, DSE, state government and local governments is for people to prepare a fire plan.

The message to prepare, stay and defend has been dumped in the wake of the devastating Black Saturday fires of 2009.

When launching Fire Action Week last month, the government said that on a Code Red day leaving early was the safest option.

Premier Ted Baillieu said: “Your fire safety is your responsibility – the only person who can guarantee your safety is you.”

He implored Victorians to do the most to minimise their risk and maximise their survival this fire season.

“Ask yourself seriously – are you ready to act if there was a fire today?

“There are tools and information available to help you and your family stay safe, but it’s up to you to use them.”

“People who live in a high-risk area will need comprehensive advice for their plan and should call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667 to request a Bushfire Survival Plan contained in the Fire Ready Kit,” Mr Baillieu said.

“But all Victorians should know, now is the time to gather all the advice you need to develop your fire plan, practise it and be ready before the start of the fire season.”

Fire Action Week includes the release of tools for personal fire planning, including a FireReady smartphone application, a Facebook page and the online version of My Plan, hosted on the Country Fire Authority website.

“If you live in a bushfire-prone area on the city

fringe or in regional Victoria, then having a plan to follow is essential,” Mr Baillieu said.

“The My Plan tools and Traveller’s Checklist are new social media resources to organise personal and family fire plans. They can be completed at your own pace and updated with current warnings in your local area.

“Discussing and writing down your fire plan is the most effective way to ensure your safety.

Talking to family and neighbours, regularly revising your plan to take into account any changes to your circumstances and having a backup plan will ensure you are ready to act whatever the conditions.”

Other information for the fire season includes:  Online bushfire info sessions from 8-9pm on Tuesday 13 December and Wednesday 28 December. Talk with a trained FireReady presenter to obtain basic safety information and ask questions. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/infosessions  The CFA will have information stands in nine Victorian shopping centres for the first time this summer, in a bid to reach more people with fire safety messages. At Rosebud Plaza on 19-22 January.  A redesigned CFA incidents, advice and warnings web page at www.cfa.vic.gov.au will be more prominent and easier to use. The warnings and incidents page brings together two sets of data on a map of Victoria that can be altered by the reader to focus on specific geographic areas of the state.  The Bureau of Meteorology’s seasonal climate outlooks for December to February predict a 60-65 per cent chance of below-average rain, and a 60-80 per cent chance of above-average maximum temperatures in Victoria.  For more information about fires and how to prepare, go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au  Mornington Peninsula Shire also has a wealth of information on its website. Go to www. mornpen.vic.gov.au and look up “Your Property” on the left-hand side and then “Fire Management & Safety”.

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Festive scene: Decorations are up at Mornington Village Shopping Centre and shoppers are after bargains.

Getting tasty for Christmas ONE of the highlights of the Christmas season at Mornington Village Shopping Centre is free cooking demonstrations showcasing tasty Christmas cooking ideas.

Other highlights at Mornington’s first shopping centre, which is at 241 Main St near the Bays Hospital and the town’s main sports ground Alexandra Park, include specials and great service at:  Pulse Pharmacy, which is now trading as Mornington Soul Pattinson Chemist. The Soul Pattinson Christmas catalogue is out now.  Urban Burger, which is now trading as Deck Burger Bar.  Urban Cafe, which is now trading as Deck Cafe.

Nandos, which is offering catering for all your Christmas events.  Scribes Newsagency, which has great Christmas gift ideas and is the place for all your Ticketmaster bookings.  Brad’s Meats, Eastend Bakery, and Rawling Quality Produce for all of your fresh food for Christmas meals.  Woolworths Supermarket, and Woolworths Liquor and Reject Shop.  Telstra Store Mornington.  Rin’s Traditional Thai Massage, where you can purchase a gift voucher.  Mornington Village Medical Centre.  Quik Stitches for alterations and dry cleaning. 

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By Mike Hast THE most modern aged care centre in the state is planned for Andrew Kerr Frail & Aged Care Complex on the corner of Barkly St and Tanti Ave in Mornington.

Plans for the $28 million project were submitted to Mornington Peninsula Shire about three weeks ago.

The most controversial aspect of the plan is the proposed demolition of the 1875 Italianate mansion “Glenbank�, built for Presbyterian Church minister James A Caldwell.

Reverend Caldwell’s three sons were among the 15 members of the Mornington football team that perished when a yacht bringing them from Mordialloc struck Pelican Reef off Mt Eliza and went down with all hands in 1892.

Glenbank was bought in 1917 by Mrs Andrew Kerr, Mrs Kathleen Parker and Mr Critchley Parker as a donation to the Church of England as a memorial to Mrs Kerr’s son, Sergeant Andrew Kerr, who was killed in action in France in during the First World War. Andrew Kerr Memorial Home for Children opened in 1922 and operated until 1976.

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The Bays Hospital, for $327,000 and converted into a centre for aged care.

The complex became a separate entity in 1986. It is administered by a volunteer board of local people.

Andrew Kerr board chairman Lew Robbins, a Mornington accountant, told The News the entire complex of single-storey units and Glenbank would be demolished and be replaced by three two-storey buildings of “independent living units� for both low- and high-care elderly people.

He said it would be a complex project as people would remain in their existing homes while the new complex was built.

Some of the existing units had shared bathrooms and people now wanted ensuite facilities. There was no lifting equipment for high-dependency people. Some units were empty, but there was a waiting list of 70. “We need to redevelop the entire site to address failing infrastructure and the need for more appropriate accommodation and facilities for the residents and local community.�

The new complex would address the federal government’s “ageing in place� philosophy for older people, he said.

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Rotary awards student citizens MORNINGTON Rotary Club has awarded citizenship certificates to students of six district schools at its annual Schools’ Showcase.

Representative students from Mornington primary and secondary schools attended dinner with Rotarians and presented some of the highlights of their programs aimed at citizenship development.

Students awarded certificates were Kate Mattingley (Mornington Primary School), Fiona Sanford ( Mornington secondary), Brianna Higgins, (Padua College), Austin Omann (St Macartan’s primary), Will Krawczuk (Benton Junior College) and Jan Silayan (Mornington Park primary) During the evening the students presented accounts of their schools’ projects and programs.

“We have some excellent local schools and some outstanding junior citizens in our community,” Rotary president Jack Carter said.

“Our young people sometimes attract bad publicity, but students of the quality we saw tonight make us feel proud of students at our schools.”

As well as the presentation of citizenship certificates, six students of Mornington Park primary completed the requirements of the Rotary Junior Community Award, a primary school version of the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

The students were Zoe Dahlenberg, Paige Chenhall, Jan Silayan, Katherine Coghlan, Sam Bennett and Danielle Wilson.

Pride of Rotary: Rotary citizenship winners, from left back row, Fiona Sanford (Mornington Secondary College), Kate Mattingley (Mornington primary), Brianna Higgins (Padua College); front row, Austin Omann (St Macartan’s), Will Krawczuk (Benton Junior College) and Jan Silayan (Mornington Park primary).

Stop the buses – traders

By Mike Hast A LARGE majority of traders in the vicinity of Mornington’s planned bus interchange in Barkly St don’t want it.

All traders get to have their say about the so-called interchange – glorified bus stops on either side of Barkly St east of the Main St roundabout – at a meeting with Mornington Peninsula Shire planners next Tuesday.

The interchange will cost $450,000, which was funded in the state budget in early May (‘Transport focus of state budget for Mornington’, The News, 5/5/11).

The main objections are the closing of Blamey Place where it meets Barkly St, expected traffic congestion, buildings being forced to remove verandahs and diesel fumes from waiting buses, says David Pealey, president of Mornington Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

In May, The News reported the in-

Bus stop: The Barkly St bus interchange will see parking bays either side of the street between Blamey Place, centre left, and Railway Grove, right, which is the entrance to Centro Mornington.

terchange would close Blamey Place.

“The chamber has spoken to 20 traders affected by the bus interchange and only two support its location,” Mr Pealey said.

He said the closure of Blamey Place would create problems for shoppers

using the gravel car park on the eastern side between Barkly and Vale streets.

There will be two entrances to the car park, an entry only at Vale St and an entry and exit at the Eastern Ring Rd. “We’re hoping the shire council will

look at placing the bus interchange at one of two other locations – opposite Beaches restaurant on the western side of Main St or on the corner of Gordon and Barkly streets on the eastern side.”

Mornington Ward councillor Bev Colomb said the chamber was coming “from one side of things”.

“You need traffic experts to provide information; non-biased opinions,” she said.

The bus interchange was an election promise made by Mornington MP David Morris before the state election just over a year ago.

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Also in May, the shire council’s director of sustainable environment, Steve Chapple, said two of four buses servicing the town used Barkly St and the shire would encourage Peninsula Bus Lines to reroute 781 and 788 to use the interchange.

The two buses currently stop at nearby Vale St. The shire’s manager of infrastructure strategy, Niall McDonagh, said the shire would design and manage the project using the government’s money.

Work would involve creating indented bus bays and “beautifying Barkly St”, but would not be done over summer as it would cause too many traffic delays, he said.

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Road safety drive MORE than $7000 was raised for Peninsula Health from this year’s annual Boosted FalconAll Ford Cruise 4 Charity event.

The event at the DandenongShowgrounds in October saw 260 cars make the round trip from the showgrounds, through the Dandenongs.

Money from the event will go towards rehabilitation services offered at Peninsula Health’s Golf Links Rd centre.

Services for injured drivers include cognitive screening, assessments and therapy to determine if an individual is safe to drive.

“They are used for the individuals who want to return to drive after having an accident or the elderly who may have had a stroke,” senior occupational therapist Deidre Morgan said.

JPs take a break JUSTICE of the Peace signing centres at police stations in Frankston and Mornington will be closed over the Christmas holiday season.

JPs will not be available at Frankston police station from 21 December to 16 January, or at Mornington police station from 19 December to 9 January.

However, JPs will be at Rosebud police station in Boneo Rd on Thursdays from 11am-2pm during the Christmas break.

If a JP is over the break, contact the Honorary Justice Office on 9603 9090 or look up community information directories at council offices or community information and support centres for a list of JPs. JPs are needed at Mornington and Rosebud police station signing centres 11am-2pm one day a month. Details: Kathy, 9525 7099.

Coming down?: The 1875 mansion “Glenbank” could be demolished to make way for a $28 million aged care centre.

Mansion to make way for aged centre Continued from Page 9

“GLENBANK has been renovated and changed many times over the years, and there is little remaining of the original features except the outside,” he said.

The building was affected by rising damp, wallpaper was peeling and sections with lower ceilings had been added, he said.

The mansion was now used just three days a week for respite care. It also had offices.

Glenbank was under-utilised as it was unsuitable for modern living, he said.

Mr Robbins said the board expected

some opposition from heritage groups, but it had contacted Mornington Environment Association, historical societies and the peninsula branch of the National Trust.

The board had also letterboxed residents in Barkly St and Tanti Ave, and held two meetings with residents.

Plans for the development had been five years in the making.

Mr Robbins said the board’s building committee had received feedback from shire planners and would next week meet with Andrew Kerr’s architects and planning consultants to refine the proposal.

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By Mike Hast BLUESCOPE Steel will pay $3.1 million in bonuses to 11 senior executives including CEO Paul O’Malley, who will receive about $720,000 on top of his base pay of $1.25 million.

The bonuses were agreed to at the company’s annual meeting in Sydney, but not before shareholders lodged a significant protest vote against the decision.

Almost 40 per cent of votes went against the remuneration report as BlueScope suffered its “first strike” under rules passed earlier this year.

The BlueScope board could face new elections if 25 per cent or more votes go against next year’s report.

In August, BlueScope reported a $1.054 billion net loss for financial year 2010-11 after making a $126 million profit the previous year.

The company said it would be forced to cut 1000 jobs and shut down one of two remaining blast furnaces at Port Kembla as well as its hot strip mill at Western Port after it had decided to stop exporting steel and concentrate on the Australian market alone. A metal coating line at Hastings was mothballed.

An estimated 400 contracted workers at the two sites would also be affected, BlueScope said.

The company closed its Western

Port hot strip mill at Hastings on 19 October and one of two metal coating plants on 22 October.

About 200 BlueScope workers at Hastings have been retrenched and as many as 70 workers at other companies have lost their jobs.

BlueScope Lysaghts in Dandenong South laid off all casual workers at its roofing facility.

Patricks Stevedores has made redundant wharfies after BlueScope’s ship Iron Monarch delivered its last cargo of slab steel to Hastings on 4 October.

Jack Thompson Engineering, a maintenance contractor for BlueScope, has retrenched workers.

After the annual meeting, BlueScope Steel board chairman Graham Kraehe said it was “disappointing” shareholders had voted against the remuneration report.

A sacked BlueScope worker, who did not want his name published, told The Times what he thought of Mr Kraehe, Mr O’Malley and other company bosses was “not fit for a family newspaper like yours”.

“They’ve destroyed the company.

The share price was $12 in 2008 and last week it was 65 cents.”

Australian Workers Union state secretary Cesar Melham said awarding the bonuses was “a devastating act of bastardry”.

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“If BlueScope is serious about staying in business, if it has even the slightest ambition to be a good corporate citizen, then Mr O’Malley and the rest of his executive team should be held to account.”

He said the situation demonstrated the need for strict conditions to be put on the awarding of money from the federal government’s $300 million Steel Transformation Plan – to be funded from the planned carbon tax.

Mr Melham said about 300 Western Port workers had been forced to take a pay cut of about 40 per cent due to changes in shifts, which were announced with the job losses.

“I know how our members will react to the executive pay day, while the workers who actually make things are going to be left scratching to make ends meet,” he said.

BlueScope is just one of more than a dozen companies this year to feel the ire of shareholders, who have rebelled against bonuses paid to executives.

At the steelmaker’s meeting, BlueScope remuneration committee chairwoman Diane Grady said executives had “saved” $500 million by closing the Port Kembla

blast furnace and Hastings hot strip mill, and had avoided $450 million in carbon tax costs.

She said the board had agreed to pay bonuses to stop large resource companies poaching senior staff.

BlueScope executives had endured reduced remuneration in the past without complaint, she said.

“They are not a greedy bunch,” she reportedly said.

Ms Grady said executives had “genuinely earned their non-financial KPIs’’ (key performance indicators).

Mr O’Malley said the recent floods in Thailand would negatively impact BlueScope’s performance in Asia, along with the impact of bedding down a new facility in Indonesia, an in-line painting system on the second metal coating line.

“Our Chinese business is performing well, as are our Vietnam [sic] and Malaysian operations,” he told the meeting.

“We have a strong relationship with our partner in the Tata BlueScope Steel joint venture and at our Jamshedpur operation, we shortly expect to achieve the key milestones of metal and paint on strip.”

A workers’ website, wsws.org, reported unemployment in the peninsula region was 5.4 per cent mid2011, but would “climb sharply as a result of BlueScope’s downsizing”.

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Showtime: Lyn Mellady is the “featured artist” at the 40th Mornington Art Show, sponsored by The News.

Artist has a preference for pastel

LYN Mellady is the feature artist at the next Mornington Art Exhibition.

Born in Quirindi, NSW, Mellady trained as a primary school teacher and has also taught ballet.

In 1981 she became a full-time artist and travelled around eastern Australia painting what she describes as “the untamed, but fragile beauty of our rivers , beaches and forests”.

While Mellady’s preferred medium is pastel, since 1984 she has received awards for both pastel and oil. She was a finalist in the International Pastel Landscape Excellence Awards 2001 and appears in several art reference books.

She has been selected for inclusion in a publication of “The World’s Best

Charcoal/Pastel Artists” and has also been listed online as one of the world’s best 13 seascape artists.

Her paintings are in corporate and private collections around the world, one hangs in Parliament House in Canberra and in galleries in Victoria and NSW. Mellady is a past-president and fellow of the Australian Guild of Realist Artists, an art teacher and an art show judge.

Mellady and her husband Brian own and run the Brialyn Boathouse Gallery in Frankston.

Next January’s show is The News Rotary Club of Mornington Art Exhibition, recognising Mornington Peninsula News Group as a major sponsor.

Almost 1000 paintings from local, Victorian and interstate artists have been exhibited in the past four years. In 40 years Mornington Rotary has raised more than $650,000 for local, national and some international projects.

The 40th Mornington Art Exhibition opens on Friday 20 January and runs until Saturday 28 January at the Peninsula Community Theatre, corner Nepean Hwy and Wilsons Rd, Mornington.

Tickets are being sold outside Farrells bookstore, corner Barkly and Main streets, Mornington, for the art show raffle, which has prizes of a $6000 gourmet barbecue, a $1000 travel voucher, a painting by a local artist, and an eight-gigabyte iPod.

Peninsula Gift a dash for cash PROFESSIONAL runners compete for prizemoney of more than $13,000 at the Peninsula Gift on Sunday 4 December at Frankston Park.

The event is supported by Frankston Council and hosted by Frankston Dolphins VFL club with the main event being the Core Health Peninsula Gift over 120 metres, the same distance as the Stawell Gift, the nation’s oldest and richest short distance running race first run in 1878. The council spokesman said some of Australia’s best athletes, including many of last year’s winners, would be back to defend their titles.

Other highlights include the “I Love Frankston” 120m women’s and veterans mixed race, a football club challenge, emergency services challenge and two little athletic races.

Dolphins president and event organiser John Barry said it would be a great family day with free entry and a jumping castle for children.

Gates to Frankston Park in High St open at

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Details: John Barry, 0417 501 050.

Country music fest PUT Sunday 8 January in the calendar for the annual Red Hill Country Music Festival.

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Activities include a ute muster, hot rod show, line dancing, children’s entertainment, and youth talent search. Entry is $25 adults, $20 pensioners, children under 14 free.

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“Of concern is that the VEC requests submitters to advise the VEC particularly on Option B, as this may preclude or discourage submitters on making submissions on the other options available, and in particular the VEC’s preliminary preferred option; Option A being 11 Councillors elected from single-member wards,” Mr Buck stated.

“While the VEC advises that all options are still under active consideration, the discussion paper requests submissions in relation to Option B, to the detriment of submissions on the other options.”

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The Victorian Electoral Commission, although initially backing the existing 11 single-councillor wards, has sought comment on a proposal to include three multi-councillor wards.

However, governance and corporate support manager Noel Buck says councillors should stick by their earlier decision to retain the status quo.

A report prepared by Mr Buck includes a “Ten tests of effective local government” table (devised by the shire), which showed all ticks for single-councillor wards and all crosses for multi-councillor wards.

The VEC has released an addendum that proposes three councillors for a Briars Ward (Mornington, Mt Eliza and Mt Martha); three councillors for a Seawinds Ward (Safety Beach, Dromana, McCrae, Rosebud, Rosebud West, Tootgarook and parts of Arthurs Seat); and two councillors for a Collins Ward, a combination of the existing Nepean and Rye wards.

Red Hill, Cerberus and Watson wards would continue to be represented by one councillor each.

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All abilities focus for new theatre season FRANKSTON Arts Centre’s commitment to stage live theatre for all abilities took another significant step when the 2012 season was announced last week.

Two key commercial partnerships have helped to expand next season and make shows more accessible to people with special needs.

In its 10th year of partnership, Frankston law firm White Cleland will focus its sponsorship on making performances available to more people of all abilities.

The result is in 2012 there will be six captioned and two Auslan signed performances.

ConnectEast, owner and operator of EastLink tollway, is FAC’s principal partner for the theatre season of 20 performances, starting on 6 March with Miriam Margolyes starring in Dickens’ Women.

White Cleland director Malcom Taylor admires the fact that “FAC is an inclusive venue with an enduring commitment to enhancing access to the arts”.

“We are very proud of this great facility and what it offers to the community. Because it is such an outstanding asset we decided to become the principal partner of the annual theatre season back in 2002 – a support we have continued,” Mr Taylor said.

“We are also very excited about the new role that White Cleland has been able to forge with the Frank-

ston Arts Centre – as its initial principal access and inclusion partner.

The endeavour of the Frankston Arts Centre in pursuing its arts access initiatives is to be commended.”

White Cleland’s support means more live performances can be captioned, enabling those who are hard of hearing, deaf or who speak a language other than English to enjoy theatre.

ConnectEast marketing and strategy manager Mr Douglas SpencerRoy, said ConnectEast “has a proud track record of supporting local organisations and, more specifically, cultural organisations in the suburbs bordering EastLink.

“EastLink has been open for over three years and continues to play a vital role in moving people around the east and southeast of Melbourne.

EastLink makes doing business in this region more efficient and destinations more attractive and accessible.

“It makes good business sense for us to develop marketing relationships with venues that are easily accessed via EastLink.

“The customer benefits by cutting down their travel time and arriving at the venue more relaxed, the venue benefits from an increased catchment area for patrons and ConnectEast benefits from the extra trips on EastLink,” Mr Spencer-Roy said.

Dining out: Frankston Arts Centre launched its 2012 theatre season with a sponsors’ lunch at the arts centre on 16 November.

Top, with arts centre manager Robin Batt are White Cleland partners, from left, Christopher Galagher, Malcolm Taylor and Rod Evenden. White Cleland is principal access and inclusion partner, supporting arts access for all abilities.

Left, Nicky Johnston, of Goodbye Mr Worrythoughts fame, with Douglas SpencerRoy of ConnectEast.

Vienna Boys Choir leads 2012 program FRANKSTON Arts Centre’s expanded 2012 program includes the full spectrum of theatre – from plays like Dickens’ Women to Circus Oz, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Bell Theatre Company and the Vienna Boys’ Choir.

The FAC is also launching new initiatives, including the ability to select your seat online, a new web address – thefac.com.au – smart phone technology to provide performance information directly to your phone, and an FAC YouTube channel.

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New FAC members can buy tickets at special membership pricing from today with general ticket sales available from Monday 28 November.

To become a member of the Frankston Arts Centre, buy tickets or find out more about the 2012 program go to thefac. com.au, phone 9784 1060 or visit the centre in Davey St, Frankston.

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By Mike Hast A CHOICE piece of Mt Eliza bushland is on the market and conservationists are calling on the state government and Mornington Peninsula Shire to consider buying it.

The 40-hectare (100-acre) block at 185 Wooralla Dve is across the heritage railway line from Emil Madsen Reserve and is part of the so-called Mt Eliza Escarpment.

It is owned by a consortium associated with Mt Eliza football and cricket clubs, which bought it for about $1.5 million in 2004. The News believes the asking price is $2.2 million.

Mt Eliza Ward councillor Leigh Eustace is among those calling for it to be saved from possible development. “It is a significant patch of bush near an area significant development. The land contains endangered ecological vegetation classes,� he said.

The block had been incorrectly listed with estate agents as “residential with unlimited potential�, but was in the green wedge zoned, Cr Eustace said. “It could be added to nearby Mt Eliza Regional Park.�

Ecological consultants Nic McCaffrey and Jeff Yugovic reported in 2010 that the area “significant topographic, fauna and flora values, according to the National Trust�

Most of the natural woodland and forest of the zone had been replaced by housing development over the past 20 years, they said.

The block supported a significant area of grassy woodland, an ecosystem listed by the state government as endangered in the Gippsland Plain Bioregion, which includes Mt Eliza and the Mornington Peninsula. “Also present was swampy riparian woodland, swamp scrub and gully woodland, all listed as endangered in the bioregion. “Protection of this remnant vegetation is consistent with the aims of the Western Port Biosphere Reserve. This is a significant part of the peninsula’s and Melbourne’s natural heritage. “Due to the size, quality of habitat and significant links to Mt Eliza Regional Park, the site has the potential for numerous fauna species including the rare or threatened long-nosed bandicoot, southern brown bandicoot, greycrowned babbler, southern toadlet, growling grass frog and others.�

Rare bush: Conservationists are calling on government to buy one of the last pieces of bushland at Mt Eliza, part of the escarpment on the southeast side of the mountain. Picture courtesy Aqua Real Estate, Mt Eliza

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Business lunch help for street kids A BUSINESS lunch at Mornington last week raised $24,000, which will be used to provide help for young people.

The help comes from an outreach worker in Frankston provided by the Peninsula Community Ownership Foundation (PenCOF).

The foundation says the success last year of its first outreach worker had made it obvious there was a need for another. “When you read the frightening statistics of what is happening to our young people, waiting for someone else to do something no longer becomes an option if you believe that young people are our future,� the PenCOF business lunch director Donna Rooks said.

The money raised at the lunch at Mornington Racecourse on 25 November included $2000 paid by John Truscott for a jumper signed by former

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Ms Rooks said the outreach worker was hired by PenCOF) through Open Family Australia “which has a team of very experienced youth outreach workers dealing with such young people every day�. “He was very quickly accepted into the local scene and is working with an increasing number of kids,� Ms Rooks said. “He has established a sound client base in the area with a large ongoing case load of young people and numerous casual contacts. He has had a very positive impact. “Now, we must keep going. “Not only do we need funding to maintain the current position, but also the challenge is to provide a second outreach worker.�

To contact PenCOF write to PO Box 11139, Frankston, or call Ms Rooks on 0411 429 681.

Wayne’s shirt: There was no shortage of interest in footballer Wayne Carey’s jumper, which sold for $2000 at the PenCOFF lunch.

Night of carols:

The Churches on the Hill are holding their annual Carols on the Hill on Saturday 10 December at the Red Hill Recreation Reserve.

The night starts with a sausage sizzle and coffee from 5pm. The event has become a regular family Christmas destination with carols led by the Sanctuary Salvos Praise and Worship Band from Mornington and the Red Hill Consolidated School Band. There is also a family Christmas pageant where children dress up for the biblical nativity scene (costumes are provided). Children can also pat donkeys, sheep and alpacas.

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It was the second year running that Gale had shown the new season’s swimwear at Michelle Ann swimwear in Main St. In a news release, Gale said she had been “inspired by several things, for starters, the retro trends coming through this season and have done a beautiful vintage floral and also carried this trend through with some silhouettes like high waisted pants and corseted inspired styles”.

“There has been a return of the ’50s silhouette – balconet bras and highwaisted pants, ’70s-style hipsters as well are very popular bandeau tops, which have also been around since the ’70s.”

Smiles and styles: Left, Michelle Mitchell with Megan Gale at the Mornington launch of the model’s latest range of swimwear. Below, Michelle Ann staff.

Above, part of the crowd that came to see what is available for the beach and pool.

Saturday 10 December at 5.00pm St Mary’s Church Sorrento Constitution Hill Road, Sorrento

Don’t miss this special performance of Handel’s beloved oratorio by Gloriana Chamber Choir and the Choir of St Peter’s Eastern Hill St Peter’s Chamber Orchestra directed by Andrew Raiskums with distinguished soprano Merlyn Quaife Victorian Opera Roxanne Hislop (Mezzo) Jacob Lawrence (Tenor) and Nicholas Dinopoulos (Baritone) Handel’s Messiah will be performed with an hour’s dinner break at 6.30pm.

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City building boon PLANS for what will be Frankston’s tallest building have been given the go ahead.

Work on the $65 million, 14-storey Airio Apartments building in Davey St will start in mid-2012, according to developer Ross Voci.

Other developers and real estate agents have stated that Frankston needs a major development as a catalyst for other projects waiting on the drawing boards.

Approval for the project at 10-12 Davey St follows the announcement of new office space being constructed in the city centre for the first time in 23 years.

Council in September approved three levels being added to the five-storey Commonwealth Bank building in Wells St. Mr Voci said the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) rejection of an objection to the project had an added bonus of allowing him to increase the number of apartments from 89 to 97.

He said the objector, neurologist Dr Russell Rollinson, “did the project a huge favour”.

“We are absolutely ecstatic with the outcome,” Mr Voci told The News.

The VCAT ruling had also “eliminated the need to pay the penalty $20,000 per car space imposed on the project for lack of the 17 visitor car spaces – a saving of $340,000”.

“All I can say to Russell is ‘thank you for all your help in making the project more profitable and viable than had we not proceeded to VCAT’.”

For his part, Dr Rollinson, who owns 1 Plowman Place at the rear of the site of the Airio building, says he will probably sell up “rather than suffer the 18 months to two years of construction”.

Dr Rollinson criticised the “11th-hour support” given to Mr Voci at VCAT by the Department of Planning and Community Development.

Mr Voci, who did ask Planning Minister Matthew Guy to intervene, said he was grateful for the support for his project shown by Frankston Council and the state government.

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Sharing the joy of surfing

By Keith Platt SURFERS have an affinity with the sea. They are not always able to adequately describe what repeatedly draws them to the water or define the exact feel of surfing a wave.

But what a group of surfers on the Mornington Peninsula do know is that the joy of surfing does not have to be restricted to the able bodied.

They have seen the faces of people with disabilities light up when they feel the energy of a wave lift and push a surfboard through the water.

This sharing of experience has led to the formation of a peninsula branch of the Disabled Surfers Association Australia (DSA) and a call being made for sponsors and volunteers to help run surfing events for less able people.

A training day for volunteers is being held at Point Leo in February with the first day in the water for people with disabilities a month later.

Secretary of the peninsula branch Ashley Gardner, an exercise physiolo-

gist and a surfer, said there were more than 100,000 peninsula residents and that one in five people suffered some form of disability.

“People with all forms of disabilities will be welcome to come along and experience surfing, and we’re hoping to get the whole community involved,” Mr Gardner said.

“Seeing the looks on the faces of people with disabilities in the surf takes me back to what I first felt when I took up surfing.

“It’s a look of pure joy.”

Mr Gardner and peninsula branch president Gary Morton, who has postgraduate qualifications for helping people with special needs, were inspired to bring disabled surfing to the peninsula after volunteering to help with a similar event at Ocean Grove recently.

“I went after seeing it advertised on the internet. The Ocean Grove branch started in 2008 and has gone from strength to strength,” Mr Morton said.

The DSA itself was formed in 1986

by Gary Blaschke who was injured in a motorbike accident, but wanted to remain a surfer.

The organisation now has 14 branches in five states, working to make beaches more accessible to people with a disability as well as holding regular “hands on days” in the surf.

Point Leo has been chosen as the venue because it is the peninsula surf beach most suited to surfers with a disability who, for safety, are surrounded by volunteers as they get swept shorewards on a surfboard.

The national DSA body has given the peninsula branch a $7000 amphibious wheelchair, four surfboards and 30 wetsuits.

The wheelchair has been handed to Point Leo Foreshore Committee and Point Leo Surf Lifesaving Club for use all year by school groups, people with a disability and their carers (email pointleoforeshore@bigpond.com for bookings).

Point Leo Lifesaving Club has offered its facilities for the training day in February and the committee of the peninsula branch is seeking sponsors to help run events and get more equipment.

“We’re looking at getting wetsuits for amputees that come complete with handles,” Mr Morton said.

Peninsula branch chairman John Bowers said the branch “is all run by consensus”.

“The people from DSA came to tell us that if we had enough keen people it would happen.

“More than 40 attended a public meeting at Mornington Secondary College in early November and it’s now all happening.”

Mr Bowers said they had been shown a video of a quadriplegic girl in the surf “which was just amazing and inspiring”.

“We get so much satisfaction and enjoyment from the surf and there’s no reason why it can’t be shared by less

able people.”

Mr Gardner said there was a ratio of six volunteers to one disabled participant at the hands-on events, sometimes with up to 30 volunteers forming a “runway” through which a surfboard could safely travel.

“Waves are taken in waist-depth broken waves with a 10-foot two-inch soft board.

“Our aim is to unite our community by giving people with disabilities the opportunity to have a safe surfing experience and the members of our community the opportunity to help.”

Training for volunteers to help at the day will be held 9am-2pm at Point Leo on Saturday 4 February.

Volunteers can bring their wetsuits and by the end of the training will receive a Level 1 DSA “TtH” certificate.

For more details, potential sponsors or volunteers can visit www.disabledsurfers.org or call Ash Gardner on 0417 362 983.

Helping hands: Above, volunteers surround a disabled surfer at an event run by the Disabled Surfers Association of Australia. Right, members of the association’s Mornington Peninsula branch committee, from left, treasurer John Bowers, president Gary Morton and secretary Ash Gardner.

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Fast-track for hospital plan

By Mike Hast THE $25 million plan to expand Peninsula Private Hospital into green wedge land will be fast-tracked with Frankston councillors asking the government to include the land in the urban growth boundary (UGB).

The inclusion is part of Planning Minister Matthew Guy’s request to green wedge councils to identify “UGB anomalies”.

Removing 525, 555 and 559 McClelland Dve, Langwarrin, from the green wedge means the hospital will not have to go through an extensive planning process that was started mid-year.

In June, councillors agreed to seek the minister’s permission to prepare an amendment to the Frankston Planning Scheme to allow the expansion.

The inclusion means public exhibition of the proposal, public submissions and an independent panel hearing will not occur.

Submissions from councils about UGB anomalies will go to an independent advisory committee, which will report to Mr Guy next year.

He is almost certain to approve the hospital land being brought into the UGB. In June, Peninsula Private Hospital – owned by Australian Unity Investments through a trust called Perpetual Nominees Pty Ltd – asked the council to rezone the McClelland Dve land from Rural Conservation Zone and Road Zone Category to Special Use Zone so it could expand.

Hospitals are not permitted in conservation zones.

Peninsula Private is at 525 McClelland Dve, a block of 27,000 square me-

tres, and was built in 1999. The threestage expansion will include multistorey buildings, multi-level car parks for 1000 vehicles, consulting rooms, medical services areas, and a four-level community health centre.

Frankston Council supported a proposal to expand the hospital in 2003 prior to the expansion land being included in the state government’s green wedge zone.

Australian Unity and the council had lobbied the then Labor government to include the land within the UGB. The hospital’s owners continued to work on the expansion plan and briefed the council in late 2008. A proposal to the council in August 2009 was found to be deficient, and council planners asked for more information.

On Monday night, council planners also recommended councillors include five hectares at 265 Hall Rd, Skye, in the UGB anomalies list, but this was refused.

The property includes ancient river red gums and has high conservation values, says Barry Ross of Defenders of the South East Green Wedge.

“It would have been terrible to allow this land to be developed; we would have stood in front of bulldozers if they’d allowed it [in the urban growth boundary],” he told The News.

A report to councillors stated the UGB was introduced by the state government in 2003 as a “key initiative of the metropolitan strategy (Melbourne 2030). The purpose of the UGB is to clearly identify the boundary between land set aside for urban development and metropolitan green wedges, and to stop the incremental loss of green

wedge land through rezonings, which up to that time had been decided on a site-by-site basis”.

Council planners stated the council had agreed in principle to the extension of the hospital onto the southern half of the land “provided remnant indigenous vegetation is protected”.

“Extending the UGB will not have any impact on controls over the removal of indigenous vegetation,” the report stated.

“Concerns have been expressed about the environmental implications of bringing the ... hospital site into the UGB in terms of the future of vegetation on the land and plans for a habitat link along the Peninsula Link corridor.

“The Frankston Environmental Friends Network and the Frankston Environment Advisory Committee are opposed to any changes to the UGB. “Council’s Environment Department has also raised concerns about changes to the UGB generally, and more specifically in the area between Frankston and Langwarrin because of potential impacts on a habitat link along the Peninsula Link corridor.

“It should be noted that a change to the UGB will not affect the current state and local planning controls over indigenous vegetation that apply to the Peninsula Private Hospital site.”

In October, the council said it would not fine the hospital after its contractors cleared 555 McClelland Dve in the green wedge.

CEO George Modrich said the council had issued a warning notice, “which states vegetation removal is not to occur without prior approval from council”.

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Light thrill for new mayor FRANKSTON councillors have elected Brian Cunial as the city’s latest mayor.

The election was on Monday night and by Tuesday evening the new mayor was in full swing, posing for photos beside the Christmas tree near the civic centre in Davey St. Cr Cunial, above, welcomed in Christmas by turning on the lights on

the 100-year-old Norfolk pine.

“This is an honour on my first day as mayor,” Cr Cunial said, “It’s been a childhood dream to light the Christmas tree.”

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3 BARTON DRIVE, MOUNT ELIZA GRACIOUS FAMILY LIVING IN THE GOLDEN MILE Delivering modern class, a resort-inspired heated pool and prestigious golden mile address this gracious 5 bedroom home on 2,968m2 (approx) represents the epitome of luxury and elegance for the family who loves to spread out in style. Within walking distance of the beach, Toorak College and Mount Eliza village cafes, the home boasts a sparkling designer interior and a VHHPLQJO\ HQGOHVV Ă&#x20AC;RRU SODQ IHDWXULQJ OLYLQJ GLQLQJ DUHDV JDV ORJ ÂżUH OX[XULRXVO\ DSSRLQWHG VWRQH WRSSHG NLWFKHQ IDEXORXV SRROVLGH HQWHUWDLQLQJ DQG EDWKrooms.

PRICE GUIDE: $1.4 - $1.5 million INSPECT: Saturday 2.00-2.30pm CONTACT: James Crowder 0407 813 377 Deb Ketting-Olivier 0403 554 955

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PRICE GUIDE: $650,000 - $685,000 INSPECT: Saturday 1.00-1.30pm CONTACT: James Crowder 0407 813 377 Deb Ketting-Olivier 0403 554 955

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PRICE GUIDE: $1.28 - $1.38 million INSPECT:

By Appointment CONTACT: James Crowder 0407 813 377 Deb Ketting-Olivier 0403 554 955

24a ALLEN DRIVE, MOUNT ELIZA MODERN AND BRIGHT This immaculate near new 4 bedroom family home is located within a short stroll to local cafĂŠâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and the shopping strip. Set in a lovely tree lined street, you will not fail to be impressed by this bright modern home featuring formal entry, formal living, open plan kitchen with stainless steel appliances, meals and large family room that opens onto the spacious timber entertaining deck.

Master bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite, large IDPLO\ EDWKURRP ÂżWWHG ODXQGU\ GRXEOH ORFN XS JDUDJH and low maintenance landscaped gardens. Close to schools and transport this is a wonderful opportunity to secure this fabulous family home PRICE GUIDE: $650,000-$690,000 INSPECT: Saturday 12.00-12.30pm CONTACT: James Crowder 0407 813 377 Deb Ketting-Olivier 0403 554 955

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MOUNT MARTHA 28 Sunhill Road

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DKZE/E'dKE ϴ ůůĞďĞůůĂ tĂLJ

$710,000 - $760,000

Lifestyle with a View

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ROSEBUD 126 Rosebud Foreshore

EĞŐŽƟĂďůĞ KǀĞƌ ΨϳϰϬ͕ϬϬϬ

$79,000 - $85,000

Simply Stunning dƵĐŬĞĚ ĂǁĂLJ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĞůŝƚĞ ƚŽƉ ĞŶĚ ŽĨ ^ƵŵŵĞƌĮĞůĚ estate lies this immaculately presented Metricon ŚŽŵĞ͘ &ĞĂƚƵƌŝŶŐ ƐƉĂĐŝŽƵƐ ƐƚƵĚLJ͕ Ϯ ůŝǀŝŶŐ ĂƌĞĂƐ ĂŶĚ Ă ůĂƌŐĞ ƌƵŵƉƵƐ ƌŽŽŵ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ϯϮ ƐƋƵĂƌĞ ;ĂƉƉƌŽdž͘Ϳ residence will appeal to the most discerning of ďƵLJĞƌƐ͘ >ƵdžƵƌŝŽƵƐ ŵĂƐƚĞƌ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵ͕ ƐƚƵĚLJ ĂŶĚ Ă ƐƚƵŶŶŝŶŐ ĨŽƌŵĂů ůŽƵŶŐĞ ǁŝƚŚ ĐŽƐLJ ŐĂƐ ůŽŐ ĮƌĞ͘ dŚĞ ǁĞůůͲĂƉƉŽŝŶƚĞĚ ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ ŽǀĞƌůŽŽŬƐ Ăůů ƚŚĞ ůŝǀŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ main alfresco areas.

WƌŝǀĂƚĞ ^ĂůĞ /ŶƐƉĞĐƚ͗ Saturday 2.00-2.30pm

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MOUNT MARTHA 56 Dominion Road

$1.1 - $1.2 million

tĂůŬ ƚŽ DŽƵŶƚ DĂƌƚŚĂ sŝůůĂŐĞ ĂŶĚ ^ŽƵƚŚ ĞĂĐŚ >ĂƌŐĞ ƉŝĐƚƵƌĞ ǁŝŶĚŽǁƐ ĨƌĂŵĞ ƚŚĞ ƐƉĞĐƚĂĐƵůĂƌ ǀŝĞǁƐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ďĂLJ ĂŶĚ ƐƟƌ ƚŚĞ ƐĞŶƐĞƐ ďLJ ƵƟůŝƐŝŶŐ ĞǀĞƌLJ ĂŶŐůĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ďĞĂƵƟĨƵůůLJ ůĂŶĚƐĐĂƉĞĚ ŐĂƌĚĞŶƐ͘ dŚĞƌĞ ĂƌĞ ƚŚƌĞĞ ůŝǀŝŶŐ ĂƌĞĂƐ ƚŚĂƚ ǁŝůů ĚĞůŝŐŚƚ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ďŝŐ ĚĞƐŝŐŶĞƌ ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ ŚĂƐ ĂŵƉůĞ ĐƵƉďŽĂƌĚ ƐƉĂĐĞ ǁŝƚŚ ƟŵďĞƌ ďĞŶĐŚ ƚŽƉƐ͘ dŚĞ ŵĞĂůƐ ĂƌĞĂ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ĚĞƐŝŐŶĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ ǁĂůůƐ ŽĨ ŐůĂƐƐ ƚŚĂƚ ďƌŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ŐĂƌĚĞŶ ƌŝŐŚƚ ƚŽ LJŽƵ͘ KƚŚĞƌ ĨĞĂƚƵƌĞƐ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ ƚǁŽ ƟŵďĞƌ ĚĞĐŬĞĚ ĂůĨƌĞƐĐŽ ĂƌĞĂƐ͕ ϭƐƚ ŇŽŽƌ ďĂůĐŽŶLJ͕ ƋƵĂůŝƚLJ ƉůĂŶƚĂƟŽŶ ƐŚƵƩĞƌƐ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚ͕ ' , н ĞǀĂƉŽƌĂƟǀĞ ĐŽŽůŝŶŐ͕ ĚƵĐƚĞĚ ǀĂĐƵƵŵ͕ ŐĂƌĚĞŶ ǁĂƚĞƌŝŶŐ ƐLJƐƚĞŵ Θ ǁĂƚĞƌ ƚĂŶŬ͘ ůů ŽŶ Ă ŶŽƌƚŚ ĨĂĐŝŶŐ ĂůůŽƚŵĞŶƚ ŽĨ ĂƉƉƌŽdž͘ ϭϬϱϬƐƋŵ͘ WƌŝǀĂƚĞ ^ĂůĞ /ŶƐƉĞĐƚ͗ By Appointment Contact: Chris Wilson 0417 147 307

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5976 8000

MORNINGTON

AUCTION: SATURDAY 10TH DECEMBER AT 12.30PM

MOUNT MARTHA

$529,000 NEG.

Auction

MAKING A SPLASH IN SUMMERFIELDS!

A PERFECT FIT FOR THE FAMILY!

A superb 1304m2 court lot is an ideal setting for this big living (24sq) BV home featuring beautiful polished timber flooring and 7x7m deck overlooking the solar heated I.G. pool. With 4 bedrooms plus study (master with FES (spa)/WIR), formal entry & spacious lounge, kitchen with s/steel 900mm appliances pantry, dining room, large family room, separate rumpus room & double garage with internal access. Including ducted heating, evaporative cooling, dishwasher & secure parking for a boat or caravan.

Secure behind a high brick fence on a 560m2 lot this BV home offers 3 bedrooms plus study (master with FES & WIR), spacious lounge & dining room, central timber kitchen with s/steel appliances & an adjoining meals area, a huge open living room leads out to the sensational undercover entertaining area & auto double garage. GDH, evaporative cooling, high ceilings, a large private rear yard & a garden shed complete this charming package. Easy access to Bentons Square shopping, buses & parks.

4 Cottage Place

Inspect Sat 12- 12.30pm or by appointment 84 Harrap Road

MOUNT MARTHA

$630,000 NEG

$527,000 NEG

MOUNT MARTHA

$460,000 - $490,000

A FAMILY FAVOURITE - WITH SPACE AND CHARM

RUSTIC DELIGHT

An inviting garden setting on a superb 1055m2 lot invites you into this most attractively zoned BV home. With 3 bedrooms plus study (FES/WIR to large master), 3 spacious, separate living areas, a stylish central kitchen, internal access from the double garage & a fabulous covered, paved entertaining area with fireplace & cafĂŠ blinds. Including GDH , s/system r/cycle air conditioning, dishwasher, water tank & there is side access to the big 9x5m powered colourbond shed at the rear.

Set in park like surrounds this most charming BV home is sure to tantalise your taste buds, with a unique rural feel only 5 minutes walk to Bentons Square & public transport. The home offers 3 spacious bedrooms, master with FES & WIR, large formal lounge/dining room, central timber kitchen with dishwasher & adjacent meals area, spacious family room leading out to the huge undercover paved entertaining area & large private & secure rear yard with garden shed.

9 Sarshas Way

MORNINGTON

Inspect by appointment

Inspect Sat 2- 2.30pm or by appointment 17 Baystone Court

MORNINGTON

$567,500 NEG

Inspect by appointment

MORNINGTON

NEG OVER $865,000

INDIVIDUAL DESIGNED WITH 6 STAR ENERGY RATING!

SPACIOUS LIVING ON QUIET COURT LOT!

ELITE LOCALE ON BELEURA HILL!

This new craftsman built home is on an easy care 322m2 allotment close to Benton Junior College, Bentons Square , buses & parks & comprises 4 generous bedrooms [master with FES/WIR] , formal lounge with gas log fire, large central kitchen with stone benches, W.I.Pantry & S/S appliances, spacious family/meals area with S/S air/cond. leading out to a large decked alfresco area. Including a green energy isolating switch, GDH, double carport with auto door & water tanks.

Beautiful gardens & a big 991m2 court lot in the Lakeside Estate provide a most attractive setting for this stylish brick veneer home. Offering 3 large bedrooms plus study (FES & WIR), formal lounge & dining rooms with vaulted ceilings & open fireplace, a light filled central kitchen with meals area, a large family room to the rear looking out over the huge yard and double auto garage & shed.

Set amongst lush native gardens on a superb 883m2 lot, this approx. 23 square BV home has Mills Beach at one end of the street & Mornington Golf Club at the other. Offering zoned living with 4 bedrooms (FES/WIR to the large master), a quality granite kitchen with adjoining meals area & entry to an inviting covered deck, formal lounge, a big separate rumpus room, a powered bungalow an auto 4 Car garage, heating & evaporative cooling & combustion heater.

13 Ruby Cove

Inspect Sat 1-1.30pm or by appointment 6 Billabong Close

MORNINGTON

$464,500 NEG

BEACHSIDE VILLA WITH SPACE & PRIVACY!

If you are looking to downsize size but not space than this well presented villa could be prefect. Offering large living compared to most other villas you will be impressed by the privacy & space that is offered. With large lounge looking out to lovely rear yard, spacious kitchen & adjacent meals area, large master has WIR & dual entry bathroom. Outside, there is a huge Stratco undercover entertaining area with cafĂŠ blinds & single garage. Also including ducted heating & refrigerated cooling. An inspection is a must.

7/21 Lucerne Street

MORNINGTON

Inspect Sat.12-12.30pm or by appointment 185 Barkly Street

$369,000 NEG.

EASY STROLL TO TOWN FROM THIS AS NEW VILLA

This spotlessly presented BV unit would be an ideal starter for a first home buyer or investor. Set at the rear of a small group of only 4 with 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms with skilfully designed & light filled living areas. A large granite topped kitchen has s/steel appliances with adjacent dining area, large open living room leading out to an entertaining area & courtyard garden. Other features include GDH, s/system r/cycle air conditioning & decorative cornice.

Inspect Sat 2-2.30pm or by appointment 4/7 Wood Street

5975 7733

Inspect by appointment

MORNINGTON

$670,000 - $730,000

NEW & BEACHSIDE - STROLL TO MAIN STREET

The next new exciting development by Oak Hill Constructions is here.

Each will offer 20-21 squares of luxury living with downstairs boasting a large master suite with twin WIRs & FES, separate study, deluxe kitchen with stone bench tops & s/steel appliances. A spacious open living/ dining room has double doors leading out to a paved entertaining area & double garage has internal access. Upstairs are a further two bedrooms, family bathroom & living area. Enquire today to get a full list of inclusions & floor plans.

Inspect Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment 1-3 / 4 Beatty Parade

Inspect by appointment

Shop 2, 188-194 Main St Mornington

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R H Mornington 5973 5000

1 / 49 Van Ness Avenue Mornington Vendor Says Sell!

Saturdays 11.30 - 12.00pm

View Private Sale Agent

A gem of aproperty in a very handy location. Walk to Bentons Square shopping centre, recreation areas and public transport in just a few minutes. The unit boasts open plan living with the look of something fresh and new. Quality fixtures and fi ings throughout in calming, neutral colours heating and cooling included and a cosy private courtyard. Only three on the block. Inspection will delight!

Joyce McCarthy 0413 865 031

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R H Mornington 5973 5000

1/18 Heatherhill Road, Frankston Downsizing....?

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Saturday 12.30 - 1.00pm

Private Sale Joyce McCarthy 0413 865 031

Agent

…..then downsize to this smart, spacious unit in a handy location. More like a house than a unit, the property features 3 bedrooms, all with built-in robes and master with full ensuite. There is a modern kitchen, spacious lounge room and double garage with remote control. Gas ducted heating, air conditioning and a very private courtyard complete the picture of your new home. Location can’t get any be er than this with a bus stop at your door, shops within walking distance and a short drive to the heart of Frankston. With only two on the block, you are assured of privacy and peace.

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Almost Half Acre Waterfront Land - Must Be Sold

What a great opportunity to purchase this great holiday retreat or perfect investment. This neat and tidy low maintenance unit features 2 bedrooms, single garage, close to public transport and only approximately 300 metres to the golden sands of Safety Beach. Currently tenanted until December 2011, not to be missed. Call now for an inspection.

Price $319,000 Inspect

By Appointment Contact 03 5987 3233

Tucked away on a good size block (approx. 789sqm) with rear lane access this home is crying out to be renovated and modernized. Currently there are 2 bedrooms with downstairs studio, entertaining area & loads of space. Totally usable as a home or weekender and just minutes to the beach and shops this is the perfect spot upon which to create a new lifestyle.

Price $395,000 - $430,000 Inspect

By Appointment Contact 03 5987 3233

Prime site in a prime location! On approx. 693sqm of highly desirable, centrally located land within walking distance to all facilities and less than 500m to the beach. Currently let, this would be (STCA) a probable two unit site. What makes this locale particularly sought after is that it is in a quiet location despite being so central. Don’t miss an opportunity when it knocks!

Price $450,000 plus Inspect

By Appointment Contact 03 5987 3233

This 1986sqm (approx.) block offers water views from the ground level and panoramic bay views from a future first floor - not to mention roof top balcony (STCA). Possible 4-5 townhouse site (STCA). These million dollar views cannot be built out and with the golden sands & boat ramp across the road from your front door and this is a rare opportunity too good to pass up.

Auction This Saturday at 2.00pm Agent On Site Wed 5-5.30pm & Sat 1.30-2.00pm Contact 03 5987 3233

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Just A Short Stroll To The Beach

Tremendous Value - Walk To Shops & Waters Edge

The Ideal Lifestyle

One look at the magical views that this property has and you’ll fall in love with all it has to offer. Boasting a huge master bedroom with parents retreat and FES, kitchen with s/steel appliances & big meals area. Gas & wood heating + air con. Two large separate living areas plus formal dining room, upstairs/downstairs outdoor entertaining areas.

Currentyl let. Call now.

Located within walking distance to the beach, on approx 783sqm block, this peacefull and private location has parkland at the end of the street. Boasting 3 bedrooms, master with WIR & FES, BIR’s to other bedrooms, separate study, 2 living areas, open plan kitchen/dining, entertaining area & double garage and Currently let until December 2011.

Set in a quiet, private court setting this lovely home is close to the beach and shops. A very neat and tidy home with sun filled rooms and wide open living spaces there are three bedrooms, master with FES, two separate living areas, open plan kitchen/meals/living, GDH, solar electricity, double garage & landscaped gardens. Live, lease or holiday the choice is yours!

Located within walking distance to the country club and beach, this spacious and sunny home has views across the golf course.With 3 bedrooms, master with recently renovated ensuite and WIR, GDH, s/system air conditioner, open plan kitchen/meals, formal dining/living, family room, double garage, paved and covered outdoor entertaining area and much more.

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32 Kent Street Dromana

Beachside Development Opportunity

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Stunning Home In A Stunning Setting

A Glistening Light Show At Night

Money making opportunity beachside of the freeway with an existing 3 bedroom BV home that is bright, light and airy and a short walk to shopping and beach. The property is being sold with town planning approval to build a double storey townhouse at the rear of the block. Townhouse to feature 3 bedrooms, 2 living areas and double garage. Plans available for viewing.

A lifestyle that some only dream about can be yours with golf, tennis and the beach all very close by. The home has 3 bedrooms (main WIR & FES), separate study, two living areas, spacious kitchen, private pool area with spa & shower room all combining to make an extremely comfortable and elegant home.

From this character filled home you are walking distance to the beach and parklands. With immaculate presentation throughout there is space for entertaining and family living. Featuring a master bedroom with FES, 3 more bedrooms with BIR’s, formal & informal dining and two huge living areas. Complete with evaporative cooling, dishwasher, gas cooking, alfresco entertaining area and an outdoor Jacuzzi.

“STONEHAVEN” This authentic sandstone home, featuring panoramic bay views, has main entrance hall, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, main living, dining, kitchen and north facing balcony all upstairs.

Downstairs is another bedroom, rumpus room, laundry, bathroom and large workshop. Low maintenance, paved driveway, internal entry from double garage. Inspection highly recommended.

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By Appointment 03 5987 3233

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Mesmerizing Bay Views

Heart Stopping Bay Views

Positioned in a highly regarded blue ribbon location this property is for sale for the first time ince being owner built.

Comprehensive bay vistas from upstairs, approx. 30sq of living, 4 large bedrooms, master and FES, double remote garage with access to the backyard via the garage, GDH, ducted vacuum, evaporative cooling & large storage shed.

The spectacular scenery on offer is only one of the many reasons to view this remarkable home. Sited on a large 1400 sqm block the home has a very practical design with three bedrooms and bathroom on the lower level with spacious living area. The second level of the home has open plan kitchen, dining and lounge areas,sun deck and rumpus room.

This incredible residence features open living areas and sun filled rooms. Approx. 60sq in size the home offers five spacious bedrooms, three bathrooms, two kitchens, three living areas and extensive decking and balcony space. Refrigerated cooling, GDH, open fire place in lounge and gas log fire in family room.

Downstairs is a s/continaed granny flat, garaging for five vehicles and there is extra off street parking and remote security gate.

Arguably the best viewing position on Port Phillip with sweeping views extending from McCrae and right across Port Phillip Bay and beyond. On a generous 1035sqm block with low maintenance gardens this welcoming and charming home is just a few minutes stroll from beautiful beaches. The open plan, 3-4 bedroom, two bathroom home with ample decking also has an artist’s studio.

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$695,000 plus Sun 1-1.30pm 03 5987 3233

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$1,150,000

By Appointment 03 5987 3233

$1,250,000 - $1,300,000

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$1.5 million

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For Sale

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For Sale – Mornington Peninsula

For Sale – Mornington

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BouƟque Biscuits & Cookies

Main Street Pizza

Beach End Hairdresser

An excellent opportunity to own your own Juice Bar with brand new Įt-out in busy Bayside Shopping Centre. This easy to run and manage business has a new lease, no franchise fees and is ready to go! Priced below set up costs this is a bargain!

Don’t miss out on this long established and highly proĮtable family owned business producing a bouƟque range of home style old fashioned biscuits. Wholesaling relaƟonships are maintained with cafes and food store retail outlets with a solid and loyal customer base with huge potenƟal for further growth.

This newly ĮƩed out, up market business is ready for you to take over for the summer. Extremely well posiƟoned business not far from the water’s edge. Good takings, long lease, fantasƟc Įt–out and is priced to sell.

FantasƟc Įrst Ňoor salon at the beach end of Main St. Mornington. The Hair ReĮnery is a well established and well ĮƩed out salon ready for your personal touch. Priced for a very quick sale.

Sale Price: $99,000 NegoƟable Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Sale Price: $295,000 + SAV Contact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

Sale Price: $170,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Sale Price: $49,950 Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

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Fully equipped and with great Įt out & excellent posiƟon on main road with very liƩle compeƟƟon in the area, there is seaƟng for 20 in & 12 out with back yard that could be converted into beer garden. Walk-in cool room + storage. Can be run as it is or develop your own ideas, very cheap rent

Chef - All Catering and Café in Barkly St, commercial Įt-out with extremely low overheads and excellent lease terms, due to ill health the vendor needs to sell, opƟonal extras inc Refrigerated Van and Catering trailer.

Perfectly located on Main Street, Mornington this renowned franchise coīee house has approx takings of $11,000 pw and an excellent trading history Full training will be provided by the Franchisor and there is well trained staī available to new owner.

This is a rare opportunity to secure a high proĮle retail investment in the heart of Mount Eliza Village. There are two shops available with a combined area of 166.8sqm and currently let to two long term tenants showing a net return of $77,250pa. Situated close to Safeway and other prominent businesses in the town.

MAKE AN OFFER Contact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

Sale Price: $59,000 + SAV Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Sale Price: $299,000 + GST Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Sale Price: On ApplicaƟon Contact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

For Sale – Mornington

For Sale – Mount Eliza

For Sale – Mornington

For Sale - Mornington Peninsula

If The Shoe Fits

“Cuƫng” Edge Business

Main Street Deli

Mustang Hire

The well known and extremely popular Lilly Belle of Mornington is on the market. Well located in cosmopolitan Mornington, Lilly Belle has been specialising in shoes and fashion accessories for over 8 years. With a great lease and cheap rent, this easily run business should be high on your list.

Mt Eliza Mowers and Chainsaws specialise in sales, service and repair of lawn mowers, chain saws and other power garden equipment. Ideal husband and wife or partnership business operaƟng 5 ½ days pw with excellent proĮts and very low overheads. Rent of only $355/week ex. GST + outgoings.

This perfectly posiƟoned Deli situated in busy Main Street, Mornington is on the market. Average takings of around $9,000 per week this family business seat 60 inside and 16 out. Good commercial kitchen and terriĮc Įt out.

Get in now for the busy wedding and winery tour season. This 1965 Mustang is ideally suited as an add on to your current business or for someone wishing to start up a classic car hire service - or maybe just keep it for yourself. This California Classic is an aƩenƟon seeker and priced to sell.

Sale Price: $220,000 + SAV Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Sale Price: $95,000 Contact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

Sale Price: $220,000 + SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Sale Price: $35,000 Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

For Sale – Mornington

For Sale – Mornington

For Sale – Balnarring

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For Sale – Mount Martha

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Juice bar - All set up and ready to go! Bakery

Exclusive hair salon awaits new owner, strong takings, excellent lease terms and new Įt out, be quick as this won’t last!

“BentOn Health” is oīering the right person the opportunity to operate the Juice Bar within the health food store. Newly ĮƩed out and in a perfect locaƟon opposite Woolworths (formally Red Cactus Café) the store will open in October. Great terms and condiƟons.

Award winning bakery, currently operaƟng only 6 days a week, with long established clientele. There is a demand for increased opening hours, so this could be your opportunity to take this business to the next level. Adding coīee sales, wholesaling and trading 7 days would see this business reach its full potenƟal.

Sale Price: $89,000 + SAV Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Sale Price: $29,500 Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Looking over an ornamental lake this fantasƟc business is a professionally set-up retail outlet for fresh local produce and pre-packaged Įne foods and eggs. The nursery is operated from a large, fully lined and insulated shed with all Įxtures and shelving. Rental Įgure of $600pw includes a four bedroom home. Set on 52 acres.

Sale Price: $299,000 WIWO Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Sale Price $55,000 Contact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

Seachange business with 4Br. home

jo@kevinwrightcommercial.com.au

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For Lease – Mornington

For Lease – Mornington

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First Time Available

Retail Shop

Sportswear business

Karingal Meats

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Retail shop of approx. 60sqm situated in Barkly Square. Good parking and close to center of town. Available 1st of November.

Won’t last at this price.

An opportunity exists to take on this business with exclusive rights to European range of women’s sportswear. This business has been ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵůůLJ ƌƵŶ ĂƐ Ă ŽŶĞ ƉĞƌƐŽŶ ŽƉĞƌĂƟŽŶ ŽǀĞƌ ƚŚĞ ůĂƐƚ ƚǁŽ LJĞĂƌƐ͘

DĂũŽƌ ƌĞƚĂŝů ďƵƚĐŚĞƌ ŝŶ ƚŚƌŝǀŝŶŐ ĐĞŶƚƌĂů ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ <ĂƌŝŶŐĂů ,Ƶď ^ŚŽƉƉŝŶŐ ĞŶƚƌĞ͘ dŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ĐŽŶƟŶƵĞƐ ƚŽ ŐƌŽǁ ĂŌĞƌ ϭϯ LJĞĂƌƐ͕ ŚĂƐ ŶŽ ĐŽŵƉĞƟƟŽŶ͕ ďŽĂƐƚƐ Ă ŚƵŐĞ ƚƵƌŶŽǀĞƌ ĂŶĚ ŚĞĂůƚŚLJ ƉƌŽĮƚƐ͊ tĞůů ŵĂŶĂŐĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ ƐƚĂī ǁŝůůŝŶŐ ƚŽ ƐƚĂLJ͘ d,/^ t/>> ^ >>͊

Sale Price: $575,000/Lease Price: POA Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Lease Price: $2,000 +GST+OG Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Lease Price: POA Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Sale Price: $200,000 + SAV Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

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tĂƌĞŚŽƵƐĞ ĂŶĚ ŽĸĐĞ ƐƉĂĐĞ ĨŽƌ ƐĂůĞ ŝŶ ^ĞĂĨŽƌĚ ŝŶĚƵƐƚƌŝĂů ĂƌĞĂ͘ ƉƉƌŽdž ϮϱϬ ƐƋŵ ŝŶ ƚŽƚĂů ;ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ϭϯϬƐƋŵ ǁĂƌĞŚŽƵƐĞͿ͕ ƌĞĂƌ ĂĐĐĞƐƐ ǁŝƚŚ ƌŽůůĞƌ ĚŽŽƌ͕ ƐĞĐƵƌŝƚLJ ŐĂƚĞƐ͕ ϴ ůĂƌŐĞ ŽĸĐĞƐ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ĮůŝŶŐ ƌŽŽŵ ĂŶĚ ďŽĂƌĚ ƌŽŽŵ͕ ŶĞǁ ĐĂƌƉĞƚƐͬ ĨƌĞƐŚůLJ ƉĂŝŶƚĞĚ

100sqm factory with roller door and two car spaces. Rear access ƚŽ ďĂĐŬ ŽĨ ůŽƚ͕ ĂŵĞŶŝƟĞƐ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ ƚŽŝůĞƚ͕ ĂŝƌͲĐŽŶĚŝƟŽŶŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ƐŝŶŬ

dŚŝƐ ůĂƌŐĞ ŽƉĞŶ ĂƌĞĂ ŽĨ ĂƉƉƌŽdž ϭϳϬƐƋŵ ŝƐ ǁĞůů ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶĞĚ ŝŶ the centre of Mornington’s retail area. The owner is willing to split the area to suit your requirements. With a storage room ĂŶĚ >ĂĚŝĞƐ ĂŶĚ DĞŶ͛Ɛ ƚŽŝůĞƚ ĨĂĐŝůŝƟĞƐ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ƉƌĞŵŝƐĞƐ ǁŽƵůĚ ƐƵŝƚ restaurant/café or many other uses. Long term lease available.

Lease Price: $2,500pcm + GST + OGS Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Sale Price: $375,000 Contact:Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Lease Price: $1100PCM ex. GST + OGS Contact:Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Lease: $5329 Ex. GST + OGS / $376sqm Ex. GST + OGS

dŚĞƐĞ ƚŚƌĞĞ ƉƌŝŵĞ ŽĸĐĞƐ ŽĨ ĂƉƉƌŽdž͘ ϭϱƐƋŵ͕ ϭϳƐƋŵ ĂŶĚ ϯϬƐƋŵ are situated at the beach end of Main Street and would be ideal ĨŽƌ ŝŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂů͕ ƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂů ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐĞƐ͘ Ɛ ŶĞǁ ĮƚͲŽƵƚ͕ ŐƌĞĂƚ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ Ăƚ ƚŚŝƐ ƉƌŝĐĞ ƚŚĞLJ ĂƌĞ ĞdžƚƌĞŵĞůLJ ŐŽŽĚ ǀĂůƵĞ͘ Ğ YƵŝĐŬ͘

Cafe and Catering

Expressions Of Interest Invited

For Lease – Mornington

KĸĐĞƐ &Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ

&ƌĞĞŚŽůĚ ĂƌĞĂ ŵĞĂƐƵƌŝŶŐ ϭϰϵϯ ƐƋƵĂƌĞ ŵĞƚĞƌƐ ĂŶĚ njŽŶĞĚ ƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ Ϯ ůĂƌŐĞ ƐƉĂĐŝŽƵƐ ŽĸĐĞƐ ŽĨ ĂƉƉƌŽdž ϮϬƐƋŵ ĞĂĐŚ ĨŽƌ ůĞĂƐĞ ŝŶ ϭ͘ tŝƚŚ ǀĂĐĂŶƚ ƉŽƐƐĞƐƐŝŽŶ ƚŚĞƌĞ ŝƐ ŚƵŐĞ ƉŽƚĞŶƟĂů ĨŽƌ ŐƌŽǁƚŚ ŚĞƌĞ͘ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ͘ ǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ϭƐƚ ƵŐƵƐƚ ϮϬϭϭ Well situated between Frankston and thriving Westernport area.

Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

LD SO

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All The Hard Work Has Been Done

>ŝĐĞŶƐĞĚ ĐĂĨĞͬĐĂƚĞƌŝŶŐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ǁŝƚŚ ŐŽŽĚ ůĞĂƐĞ͕ ĐŚĞĂƉ ƌĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ tĞůůͲĮƩĞĚ ŽƵƚ ĐĂĨĞ ŽŶ ŵĂŝŶ ƌŽĂĚ ǁŝƚŚ ĞdžƚĞŶƐŝǀĞ ůŝƐƚ ŽĨ ƉůĂŶƚ ĂŶĚ Gourmet café in Baxter that is newly furbished and ready to ĞƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞĚ͘ ^ĞĂƚƐ ϰϮ ŝŶƐŝĚĞ ĂŶĚ ϭϬ ŽƵƚƐŝĚĞ ǁŝƚŚ ƉůĞŶƚLJ ŐŽ͘ dŚĞ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ĞŶũŽLJƐ ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚ ĞdžƉŽƐƵƌĞ ĂŶĚ ƉĂƐƐŝŶŐ ƚƌĂĚĞ Ϯ Z͘ ĚǁĞůůŝŶŐ͘ ĂĨĞ ŚĂƐ ĂŶ ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚ ƌĞƉƵƚĂƟŽŶ ĨŽƌ ŚĂŶĚŵĂĚĞ of parking out front. and includes a 3 bedroom residence. Excellent lease terms and ĨŽŽĚ ĂŶĚ ŐƌĞĂƚ ĐŽīĞĞ͘ &ŝŶŐĞƌ ĨŽŽĚ ĐĂƚĞƌŝŶŐ ŵĞŶƵ ŝƐ ĞĂƐLJ ƚŽ ĐŽŶĚŝƟŽŶƐ ĂƌĞ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ƌƵŶ͘ KƉĞƌĂƟŶŐ ϳ ĚĂLJƐ͕ ŽƉĞŶ &ƌŝĚĂLJ ĂŶĚ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂLJ ĞǀĞŶŝŶŐƐ ůĂƚĞ EŽǀĞŵďĞƌ͕ ĞĂƐŝůLJ ƌƵŶ ďLJ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞĚ ƐƚĂī͘

Lease Price: From $780pcm ex.GST + service fee Sale Price: $359,000 + sav Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 Contact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

For Sale – Baxter

For Sale - Baxter

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NE Rent Free Period Available

Kevin Wright: 0417 564 454

For Sale - Tyabb

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For Lease – Mornington

For Sale - Red Hill

Lease Price: $1,565 PCM+GST+OG Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Sale Price: $149,000 Contact: Gary Ralph 0418 535 503

For Sale – Dromana

Sale Price: $39,000 Contact:Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale – Mornington

Two to choose - Buy one or both

3 Archer Drive

tĞůů ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŝŶĚƵƐƚƌŝĂů ĞƐƚĂƚĞ ĂƌĞ ƚǁŽ͕ ĂůŵŽƐƚ ŶĞǁ͕ ǁĞůů ĚĞƐŝŐŶĞĚ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚĞĚ ǁĂƌĞŚŽƵƐĞƐ͕ ďŽƚŚ ǁŝƚŚ ƐĞĐƵƌĞ ƚĞŶĂŶƚƐ ĂŶĚ ĂƩƌĂĐƟǀĞ ůĞĂƐĞ ƚĞƌŵƐ͘ DĞĂƐƵƌŝŶŐ ϮϰϱƐƋŵ ĂƉƉƌŽdž͕͘ ǁŝƚŚ ϯϬƐƋŵ ŵĞnjnjĂŶŝŶĞ ŽĸĐĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĐĞŝůŝŶŐ ŚĞŝŐŚƚ ŝƐ ϳ ŵĞƚƌĞƐ͘

dŚŝƐ ůĂƌŐĞ ĨĂĐƚŽƌLJ ŽĨ ĂƉƉƌŽdžŝŵĂƚĞůLJ ϴϬϬ ƐƋŵ ŽĨ ůĞƩĂďůĞ ĂƌĞĂ ŝƐ on the market. The factory is leased on a 3 x 3 x 3 yr lease at Ψϲϲ͕ϬϬϬ ƉĂ н '^d н K' ĂŶĚ ƌĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƚƐ ŐƌĞĂƚ ďƵLJŝŶŐ͘

Sale Price: $365,000 each Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Sale Price $920,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454.

ũŽΛŬĞǀŝŶǁƌŝŐŚƚĐŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂů͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵ

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INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL

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Cafe and catering

If the shoe fits....

THIS licensed cafe and catering business enjoys an excellent reputation for homemade food and great coffee. Coffee sales average about 12 to 15 kilograms per week. The cafe has seating for 40 inside and 48 outside in a renovated courtyard. There is a large kitchen and coolroom, and the business trades 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch, and is easily operated with current staff prepared to stay on. Included in the sale is a two-bedroom dwelling.

ARGUABLY one of the most popular and well-known fashion boutiques in Mornington, Lilly Belle has been trading for eight years and specialises in dress shoes and fashion accessories. The business stocks top brand names such as Top End, Tony Bianco, Atrai, Her Ego, and Saben with a casual and friendly shop fit-out.

Cafe and catering, RED HILL Price: $359,000 + sav Agency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 2255 Agent: Gary Ralph, 0418 535 503

Shoes and accessories, MORNINGTON Price: $229,000 + sav Agency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 2255 Agent: Russell Murphy, 0407 839 184

SELF STORAGE UNITS AND OFFICES SELLOUT Investors and DEVELOPERS OFFER: FUNDING FROM ͻ ϱϬй sĞŶĚŽƌ dĞƌŵƐ owner occupiers DO NOT MISS OUT ͻ ĂůĂŶĐĞ Ϯ LJĞĂƌƐ DEVELOPER ͻ /ŵŵĞĚŝĂƚĞ ŽĐĐƵƉĂƟŽŶ EŽ ƐŝŵŝůĂƌ ƉƌŽĚƵĐƚƐ ĂƌĞ ŽŶ TOO GOOD TO MISS

ͬŝŶǀĞƐƚŵĞŶƚ

ƚŚĞ ŵĂƌŬĞƚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞƐĞ ĂƌĞĂƐ͘

Mini-tradies factories in Mornington

OFFICES FROM 42sqm & $209,000.

Only 5 >ĞŌ͘ Be Quick!

MINI STORAGE WAREHOUSES

You can OWN from 34sqm and $72,000 OR RENT at discounted price from $99pw + gst

www.aussiestoragegroup.com.au

MAKE US AN OFFER TO RENT OR BUY

72 Main Street, Mornington VIC 3931

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Franchise opportunity

Well positioned

This business is one of 12 franchises in Australia, however it can be purchased with or without the franchise. It trades seven days a week selling fishing tackle and bait as well as offering boat storage. The 2024-square metre (approx) property has a brick-veneer, three-bedroom home and a brick shop on the main road.

IDEALLY placed with a wide frontage to the car park of a local shopping centre, this charcoal chicken business sells salads and other takeaway lines for lunches and dinners. It trades seven days a week from 10am to 9pm. The fit-out is in good condition with a large preparation area and coolroom.

The owner is willing to trial the business to potential buyers at $9000 per week.

Business and Freehold, HASTINGS Price: $950,000 (Business $150,000 Freehold $800,000) Agency: Latessa Business Sales, 50 Playne Street, Frankston Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Charcoal Chicken, ASPENDALE GARDENS Price: $230,000 + stock (approx $8000) Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Business Sales Specialists www.latessabusiness.com.au

50 Playne Street Frankston

Tel: (03) 9781 1588 RETAIL ELECTRONICS

CAFE

CAFE & ORGANIC FOODS

MILK BAR

ACCOUNTING FRANCHISES

CHARCOAL CHICKEN

Telecommunications & electronics, computing & entertainment, Optus mobile & broadband contracts. 24/7 security system, 5 ½ days.

Main street location $50,000 + sav

Large, corner position with windows overlooking courtyard. Seats 36 in & 15 out. Commercial kitchen.

Trains young adults with special needs. 6 days. $65,000 + sav

Niche market; whole & organic foods, fruit & vegies, & supplements. Seats 12 in & 6 out. Well known local business. 5 ½ days.

New lease. $69,950 + sav

Well presented shop with plenty of parking. Sublet upstairs 1 bedroom accommodation. 7 days trade, 8am until 8pm. Good lease arrangements. $72,000 + sav

Two models, one home-based RU RQH RIÂżFH EDVHG $OO GHWDLOV available on application

$75,000

Large coolroom. Seats 20 in & 10 out. New cappuccino machine. Trades 7 days from 11am. Cheap business priced for quick sale.

NOW $79,000 + sav

CLEANING SERVICE

HAIRDRESSING

CLEANING

CAFE

WEDDING SERVICES

CAFE / TAKEAWAY

Services one main customer every day of the year, vendor works 28 hrs pw, 3 subcontractors. Stock inc. Plenty of potential. Vendor retiring.

Cuts only, male & female.

4 stations, 1 basin. Small attractive shop, trades 6 days. *RRG FDVK Ă&#x20AC;RZ HDV\ WR UXQ Stock included.

Located in shopping centre, no opposition. Very good equipment inc. coolroom. seats 25 in & 15 out. Suit husband / wife team.

$84,000

$91,500 + sav

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Boutique showroom open 6 days, hours to suit. Attractive presentation, many forward bookings $95,000 + sav

Small shop in very busy area selling home style food.

Good equipment, seats 8 in & 8 out. Industrial stove.

Trades 5 ½ days.

$79,000

Servicing Westernport Bay area. Defence housing, FRPPHUFLDO RIÂżFHV UHDO estate etc. All necessary equipment, vendor assistance as required $90,000 inc. stock

BEAUTY, HAIR & NAILS

TAKEAWAY

HAIR SALON

BEAUTY SALON & SPA

COIN LAUNDRETTE

TAKEAWAY

Very attractive presentation with 8 beauty rooms.

Sub-lets to manicurist and masseur. No competition, about 2000 clients. Yellow Pages ad. Stock included. $98,000

Prime residential area and food precinct close to main road. Good signage, lots of near-new equipment. Adjoining three bedroom home.

Well established in modern VKRSSLQJ FHQWUH 4XDOLÂżHG staff. Fully managed. Full assistance offered. &RQÂżGHQWLDOLW\ DSSOLHV

NOW $100,000 + sav

Multi award winning, 95% rebooking rate. Fully equipped, has website. Fully airconditioned, computer system.

6 treatment rooms.

Must see! $125,000 wiwo

8 washers, 10 dryers, 2 HWS. Open 24 / 7 but has auto open/close doors.

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Est 20 yrs. $128,500 + sav

Healthy options in busy Bayside S/C food court.

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CAFE

GENERAL STORE

HEALTH FOODS

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

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JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Kiosk located in busy shopping centre. Seats 34, all new equipment, set-up less than 12 months old.

Currently partly managed. $130,000 + sav PUMPS & IRRIGATION

$99,000 + sav

Wide range of organic Large shop, long Main road location with groceries, bulk foods, fruit & established business. plenty of parking. Large veg, supplements & beauty commercial kitchen. Opens Double storey 3 BR. products. Large practitioner Mon-Fri 5.30am - 4pm & Sat residence. High density & herbal dispensary, residential area. Will trial on 6am - noon. comprehensive website. $6,500pw.

Extensive menu. $159,500 + sav $140,000 + sav $160,000 + sav

BAKERY & CAFE

VENDING MACHINES

Est 10 yrs, well equipped Work less than 2 days pw, Large well equipped shop with showroom & workshop. machines placed in 35 all baking done on site. Fully managed, very busy, seat 20 *RRG ÂżJXUHV SURÂżWV 2IIHUV business locations. Fully sales & service. New lease FXVWRP ÂżWWHG 0HUFHGHV YDQ in & 8 out. Large storage area under shop with separate can be negotiated. Good included in price. Machine in NE access. Trades 7 days. location in country Victoria. situ value $200,000.

W $295,000 + sav $225,000 + sav $299,000 + sav

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

CAFE / RESTAURANT

Huge shop on main road New, located in the corner position. Great entertainment precincts of presentation, trades 5 ½ large S/Centres. Brand new GD\V H[FHOOHQW SUR¿WV &ORVHV ¿WRXWV 6HOOLQJ VHSDUDWH 2 weeks Xmas, Easter & franchises. public holidays. Long lease.

Huge opportunity!

$499,500 + sav

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LAUNDRETTE

Small shop in corner position.

Has coolroom. Large factory development nearby will LQFUHDVH Ă&#x20AC;RZ HUGE POTENTIAL! ONLY 5 DAYS! $165,000 + sav JETMASTER DEALERSHIP

$95,000 + sav

Licensed, dine in or takeaway.

Only one in centre. Very clean, great kitchen, fantastic equipment. Seats 36 in all.

Can change usage with NE landlord approval.

W $170,000 + sav

LAUNDROMAT

8 washers, 7 dryers. Also offers +HDW *OR ¿UHSODFH UHWDLO WR 20 washers, 15 dryers, washing, ironing service and dry building trade & public. One commercial ironing equipment. cleaning agent. Corner position man operation, installers subOpen 7 days with service offers great exposure, free contracted, but could do the lot offered 5 ½ days. Long lease, parking at rear. Summer very DQG SUR¿WV ZLOO VRDU ([FHOOHQW great T/O, attached residence NE busy, peaks in January. inc in monthly rental. location, huge potential.

W $350,000 $449,000 + sav $399,000 + sav

RETAIL & WHOLESALE

REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT

FREEHOLD & LEASEHOLD

FREEHOLD & LEASEHOLD

Large packaging business with huge potential for growth. Wholesale with deliveries & large retail VHFWLRQ &RQÂżGHQWLDOLW\ applies. $770,000 + sav

3 prime movers, 5 refrigerated trailers, 1 truck, 2 forklifts.

Mainly local work, some interstate. 2 large coolrooms, Written contract & standing orders. Handover period ok. $1.9 million

Country club licensed restaurant & function centre.

Large premises, seats 450.

4 separate rooms, function areas. Inc. 3 BR managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence. $3.5 million + sav

Fully managed motel and serviced apartments with Nepean Hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;way frontage.

Prominent, high exposure position, 100 units. $7.6 million

Tony Latessa: 0412 525 151

No. 1 REIV Accredited Business Agent in Victoria 27 years selling experience based on honesty and reliability REIV Business Brokers Committee Member

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OPINION

Devil take the Hindmarsh: residents revolting again THE Emu’s extended family has exploded over recent good breeding seasons.

The Christmas card list has become a nightmare, with Mrs Emu (who has more than a touch of Hyacinth Bucket about her) already re-confirming names and addresses, and brushing up on her calligraphy.

Our sources range far and wide. Being an educated clan, we swap items of local interest from all over the place. Such as a letter to the editor of the Dimboola Banner, which struck a nerve, considering our own shire’s attitude to some peninsula community groups.

Letter writer Max Pilmore complained about Hindmarsh Shire’s

treatment of the Dimboola Residents’ Action Group (DRAG).

DRAG has, said writer Pilmore, “actively, intelligently and respectfully articulated views and asked questions of the shire about issues that the majority of ‘thinking’ people in our town have recognised, supported and frequently discussed for years”.

Mr Pilmore was “therefore appalled and disgusted to read ... that the Mayor, Councillors and Chief Executive Officer of the Hindmarsh Shire have unilaterally agreed that they won’t

deal with, discuss or respond to the Action Group as a collective, or its members as individuals”.

“I was even more appalled to discover that I will be treated exactly the same if I should decide to join the Action Group, and that my right as an individual to associate with whomever I choose has apparently been extinguished by the Mayor, Councillors and Chief Executive Officer,” he wrote.

“That’s the way to treat these nuisances!” shrieked Mrs Emu, waving the cutting triumphantly. “Get their sticky beaks out of the shire’s business! Ban them from meetings! Lock them up! This Pilmore chap is obviously a stirrer and a nuisance!”

Mr Emu diffidently points to another sentence. “But, my blushing bride,” he ventures, “Mr Pilmore claims their decision is an illegal one under the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities, and surely...”

He is dismissed with a haughty wave of the wing. So he doesn’t mention Mr Pilmore’s last sentiment: “[The shire’s] actions in this matter would seem to say a lot about their capabilities and, ironically, demon-

strates the kind of shire arrogance and high-handedness that people have been complaining about for years.”

The Emu thinks it all went wrong when the senior council official transmogrified from town clerk to chief executive officer – from servant to master – and started earning more than the state premier. A quite absurd situation, he thinks.

Mrs Emu doesn’t agree, of course.

Her free-market instincts are alloverpowering. Reason and argument don’t stand a chance.  Send gossip and hot news tips to The Emu at emutips@yahoo.com.au Confidentiality assured.

Ins and outs of diving in the deep end

By David Harrison WHEN six of the 11 Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors voted to pursue building a pool on the Rosebud foreshore, they were supporting a mere footprint in the sand. And well below the high tide mark at that.

But the six, and CEO Michael Kennedy, desperately want to turn that faint footprint into a huge concrete and tar expanse where there is now teatree and grass. It is to be hoped they are thwarted, and the pool ends up on a suitable site, as suggested by a consultant whose report was edited before the shire released it. More of that later.

It should be emphasised councillors did not – repeat, did not – vote to build the pool. They voted to test whether it might be possible to build a pool on the foreshore, in the face of many difficulties. They voted to test the water, if you like, with the state government’s Environment Minister, Ryan Smith.

How will the shire lobbyists represent this vote to the government? My guess is that they will argue that councillors voted for the pool project in its entirety, using the first rule of spindoctoring: Forget Inconvenient Detail.

Sell the Big Message.

Pool opponent Cr Leigh Eustace described the councillors’ decision as support for a project with “... no budget, no designs and against a background of no information about why the old pool on the foreshore ... had failed and been demolished in the 1990s”.

Remarkably, sustainable infrastructure director Alex Atkins – the walking, talking repository of all local building information since William Buckley knocked up a humpy in Sor-

rento without a permit – admitted to the meeting he knew nothing of why the old pool had cracked.

Perhaps, said someone in the crowded, rowdy gallery, it had something to do with the unstable sand base, or the peninsula’s restless Selwyn Fault.

These possibilities have apparently not been canvassed by the pool push, who want no tidings of additional obstacles.

Against Cr Eustace was the divinely inspired Cr David Gibb, who continues to assert that the $30 million-plus pool, which would be built in his ward, has “overwhelming” public support.

Clearly he can sense this in his divinely inspired waters, since no proper polling exists to support him. And none will be done: empty assertion is the way he and his council faction wants to keep it.

The only evidence the Gibb faction has is brazen push-polling, conducted with shire help. Good old ratepayers!

The shire has resisted, over five years, constant public pressure to release any substantial information – even to councillors – about other sites on which the pool could be built.

It even refused, until recently, to say precisely where on the foreshore the pool was to go.

Some time ago one questioner, impertinent and tedious enough to ask yet again about the pool’s location, was told loftily by shire recreation supremo Peter Gore that it would be built “on the Rosebud foreshore”.

Before the consultant’s report was released, the shire’s blue pencil excised material in it that cautioned against a foreshore site and made a pointed reference to a possible alternative site at

Rosebud Secondary College.

The shire secrecy and redacting is not surprising: the consultant had been briefed by council to locate a site for pool on the Rosebud foreshore. The shire “censor” cut four vital sections from the report. Here are two of them: Cut 1: “This [foreshore] site will have planning issues as whilst it scored highly against most criteria, land ownership and planning control on the Rosebud Foreshore sites are vested in State Government control.

“This will require significant Environmental, Town Planning and land Planning impact studies as well as strong political input to allow either of these sites to be seriously considered for the proposed aquatic facility development.”

“Strong political input” – what a lovely euphemism. The shire indeed began a campaign of high-pressure lobbying of government. The thesaurus defines lobbying as “to seek to influence, try to persuade, bring pressure to bear on, importune, sway; petition, solicit, appeal to, pressurise”.

It did all that, and more. Certain folk spent nearly as much time with politician and their advisers as at their desks.

The community now awaits the “significant Environmental, Town Planning and land Planning impact studies” required before the foreshore can be “seriously considered”. Or possibly it will be decided that these are not required after all.

Cut 2: “In our opinion if a foreshore site cannot be achieved we could not support any other site and the best course of action we could recommend would be Council revisiting the Rose-

bud Secondary College site.

“This site has a number of significant advantages through co-location of aquatic facilities with the indoor Stadium, as well as linking to proposed cultural facilities and future aquatic facilities. Such centres have been developed successfully, at a number of locations in Victoria ...”

Of course the shire could not tolerate such frankness. The consultant wasn’t being paid to be so ... independent.

Slash went the blue pencil.

The censoring is a deplorable example of how readily the shire is prepared to manipulate when it has decided on its favoured outcome, and how laughable is its repeated boast of openness and transparency.

Mr Gore told councillors the censoring was a “typo” – a typographical, or spelling, error. Really! One hopes councillors were not ingenuous enough to believe such piffle. The attentive gallery certainly wasn’t buying it.

Why this obstinate, zealous drive to put it on the foreshore? State authorities have repeatedly said it cannot be built there because it is not, like a lifesaving or yacht club, foreshore-dependent as required by coastal policy.

Who is driving the push for this location? Of course Cr Gibb is the prime mover, but it is hard to tell whether he is more enthusiastic than CEO Michael Kennedy, who gave us the cash-haemorrhaging Pelican Park at Hastings.

This development was similarly larded with visionary verbal Vaseline in its development stage. Listen to Dr Kennedy, in his speech “Beyond Cultural Policy” given at a symposium in St Kilda in 2003: “So we said ‘Coun-

cillors we can get to the other places later, let’s blow $7 million in one place’. Absolutely fantastic.

“Second thing we are going to do is build an 80-seat restaurant so we said, ‘Hey Council why don’t we use it to train young people in hospitality, why don’t we get all the kids doing hospitality and food tech and all that stuff and let them work in [a] real business?’

“The Council said to me ‘what will it cost?’ and I said ‘I’ve got no idea’ and they said ‘OK’. True. That’s guts and it will be, I’m sure, sensationally successful.”

It has been so unsuccessful that the shire obfuscates the losses. The real ones would turn your hair white.

Now Dr Kennedy and his trusty offsider Cr Gibb want to do it again.

This time the cost could be more like $30-35 million – probably doubling the shire’s debt – and putting a massive concrete and tar footprint next to a fine, family-friendly beach.

It must be remembered this is a project with “... no budget, no designs ...” – well, none yet made public, anyway – and no sign in public of any grand plan that might already lurk in a shire bureaucrat’s drawer. What would we get?

A restaurant? A water slide to realise someone’s fond childhood memory?

Ironically, it appears that the Pelican Park trainees, who cost the shire a fortune – money for training that should come from the state government, not from ratepayers – live mainly not in Mornington Peninsula Shire but in Frankston City.

You won’t get much openness and transparency from shire bureaucrats, or the Gibb-Kennedy faction, about that.

Did you know... you can now view our papers online at: www.mpnews.com.au Mornington News 1 December 2011

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AROUND THE PENINSULA

Govt logs chairlift lease bill

By Mike Hast LEGISLATION to lease “airspace” for the proposed Arthurs Seat chairlift has been quietly introduced into Parliament.

Environment Minister Ryan Smith submitted the Parks and Crown Land Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 on 27 October.

The bill will permit the chairlift to be built above Arthurs Seat Rd and the car park at the top of the mountain.

The legislation, which also gives the chairlift consortium a 50-year lease, is expected to be passed into law early next year.

It will require the demolition of the existing lookout tower to make way for the chairlift’s top station.

The plan to demolish the tower, built in 1934 to celebrate the centenary of Victoria, is expected to be vigorously opposed.

On Monday, Peter Holloway, president of Dromana and District Historical Society, said the tower was a Mornington Peninsula Shire listed building and the society had asked Heritage Victoria to include it on the state heritage list.

“The tower is among a group of buildings erected to mark Victoria’s 100th birthday in 1934,” he said.

“They include the Shrine of Remembrance, MacRobertson Bridge over the Yarra at Toorak, MacRobertson Girls’ High School, and MacRobertson Fountain in the Domain, all associated with Sir Macpherson Robertson, a wealthy confectionery manufacturer.

“They are all places of state significance.”

Mr Holloway said any application to the shire to demolish the tower would have to meet the criteria of the shire, Heritage Victoria, and a groundbreaking VCAT decision that prevented demolition of the historic Mornington house “Marina”, a shire heritage listed building, six years ago.

On Monday shire mayor Cr Graham Pittock told The News the tower should be retained “if at all possible”.

In May he said even though the tower had been closed to the public for almost 20 years due to

a deteriorating interior, the outside remained in good condition.

“The outside is structurally sound and they [the consortium] can’t just come in and knock it down. At the minimum, they’ll have to move it to another significant location.”

In Parliament last month, Mr Smith said a key element of the bill was adding to Arthurs Seat State Park “several areas of airspace where the proposed new chairlift passes over the Arthurs Seat Road, thereby enabling the one leasing provision to apply to the whole of the chairlift operation”.

His statement confirmed the chairlift consortium’s plans revealed in May at a public launch held at Arthurs Hotel adjacent to the old, closeddown chairlift, which stops below the road and the car park.

The chairlift consortium is led by 2011 Australian of the Year Simon McKeon and its CEO Hans Brugman, a former aircraft maintenance engineer.

Other members include James McGann of McGann Architects; retired engineer Ron McCallum, described as the doyen of Victoria’s chairlift industry, who built the Portsea back beach chairlift in 1961 as well as others in skifields; and his son Andrew McCallum, a former Qantas maintenance engineer.

In May they revealed their plans – supported by Mr Smith and Parks Victoria boss Dr Bill Jackson – for a $5 million chairlift that included a large glass and steel top station, which would include a cafe and, in stage two, a 360-degree viewing tower; and a bottom station with cafe and large car park.

The chairlift would have bigger open chairs holding three or four people rather than the previous two, and every 10 minutes a train of six-seat, enclosed gondolas.

Last November, Mr McKeon was quoted in a local newspaper saying he hoped Parks Victoria would restore the observation tower (pictured).  The chairlift has not operated since mid-2006 after the last of three major incidents – the January 2003 collapse of a pylon tower that injured 18 people and stranded dozens more, a chair slipping down the cable in March 2004 that broke the legs of a 77-year-old woman, and mechanical failure in May 2006 that stranded but did not injure about 12 people.

Power play: Switching power companies to save money are Shoreham Community Association vicepresident Rob Patrick and president Peter Renkin.

Power cuts that can save TWO community groups have negotiated a 15 per cent power discount for properties in Point Leo, Shoreham, Flinders and around Red Hill.

Electricity users who switch to Neighbourhood Energy to join the bulk buying scheme will also get an $80 credit.

The deal to receive lower cost electricity is the result of negotiations between Shoreham and Flinders community associations, and Chris Kechagias of Power Group Purchasing.

“This is an excellent example of the community empowering itself to reduce electricity costs for local residents and is available to all residents in the Red Hill Ward,” Shoreham Community Association president Peter Renkin said.

How to join the scheme and receive benefits will be explained at a meeting at 10.30am on Saturday 3 December at the Shoreham CFA. A similar meeting will be held at midday at the Flinders public hall on Saturday 10 December.

“This scheme is the result of local communities cooperating for a positive outcome for local residents and I urge residents to switch to the scheme for outstanding power savings,” Flinders Community Association president Peter Hall said.

Red Hill Ward residents wanting to join the scheme can contact Neighbourhood Energy on 1300 764 860 or visit www.shoreham.vic.au.

Anti-port petition goes on internet

By Mike Hast A LOBBY group set up to oppose the planned expansion of the Port of Hastings has started a petition that will be sent to the Australian Parliament.

The petition by Wild About WesternPort, formerly known as the Southern Victorian Community Action Group, is on the internet at a website that hosts petitions from around the world.

SVCAG was formed in late 2005 when the Port of Hastings Corporation released its transport and land use study, the first comprehensive plan for the port expansion.

The study was submitted to the state government in December 2007.

The plan sat gathering dust until Ports Minister Denis Napthine earlier this year said the Baillieu Coalition government wanted to fast-track the project and create a major container port within 10-13 years.

In August he told The News the expansion of the port was even more urgent following job losses at BlueScope Steel’s Western Port plant.

The Port of Hastings Corporation – soon to become the Port of Hastings Development Authority – was given back its independence when legislation separated it from the Port of Melbourne Corporation.

The previous Labor government under John Brumby and former ports minister Tim Pallas put Hastings under the control of the Port of Mel-

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bourne in September last year. The action was criticised by many sectors, with claims Port of Melbourne would retard development of Hastings.

Legislation decoupling the two ports passed through parliament on 16 August although it will not come into effect until 1 January next year.

Dr Napthine said Hastings was essential for growth of imports and exports in Victoria as the Port of Melbourne was rapidly running out of space to expand and traffic congestion had become a major problem.

On 12 November, Catherine Manning of Wild About WesternPort set up the petition on Go Petition.

Ms Manning is a member of the Port of Hastings Corporation’s second community reference group, which first met in February 2010, but has met just once since the Labor government handed control of Hastings to the Port of Melbourne.

She said there was growing community concern about the many im-

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pacts the development would have on the environment, including Western Port’s Ramsar-listed wetlands.

“It will affect endangered species listed under the federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 such as the southern brown bandicoot and weedy sea dragon,” she said.

“The government wants to massively expand the port, build an inland port near Dandenong, enlarge transport corridors and bring Latrobe Valley coal and woodchips for export.”

She said other viable shipping alternatives had not been given due consideration due to vested interests and state by state parochialism.

“We believe that the science to date suggests that the risks to Western Port and its region far outweigh any possible benefit.”

The petition calls on the federal government to “immediately apply the precautionary principle and halt the proposed expansion … due to Western Port’s environmental sensitivities, our international obligations under the Ramsar Convention, and to protect the species listed under” the EPBC Act.  The petition is at: www.gopetition. com/petitions/hands-off-hastings-protect-western-port-ramsar-from.html  Wild About WesternPort website: www.wildaboutwesternport.org  Port of Hastings website: www.port ofhastings.vic.gov.au

Hay, that’s a fire risk CFA is warning about the risk of haystack fires in summer due to the combination of wet and hot weather.

Chief officer Euan Ferguson said haystacks in sheds and outside could self-ignite.

“We have seen two large haystack fires recently and suspect both were caused by spontaneously combustion, the leading cause of haystack fires in Victoria,” he said.

“Stacks become dangerous when they reach about 70 degrees C and can rapidly reach ignition point.

“At high temperatures, farmers should consider pulling stacks apart.

“Farmers should alert CFA prior to this and take care as bales can suddenly ignite when pulled apart – especially large rectangular bales – due to an influx of oxygen.”

For information, visit www.cfa.vic. gov.au. For a free copy of On the Land booklet, which contains agricultural fire management guidelines, call the

Victorian Bushfire Information line on 1800 240 667.

Puppy farm laws MORNINGTON MP David Morris says new legislation will help protect vulnerable animals by cracking down on illegal puppy farms through increased maximum penalties and fines for offenders.

The laws will including tougher penalties, massive fines for cruelty, equipping the RSPCA with new policing and confiscation powers, seizing profits and assets of illegal puppy farms, and establishing a $1.6 million animal welfare fund.

Mr Morris said it was important to advocate for animals that played such an important role in many families and homes.

The legislation will make it illegal to sell or advertise the sale of puppies without a microchip ID number or notice.

Bush cricketer who bowled Illingworth FORMER southern peninsula primary school teacher and long-time cricketer Ian Roy Aitken has died at age 70 after a battle with motor neurone disease.

Ian played cricket for more than 50 years, and could count among his fast bowling scalps the English Test captain Ray Illingworth and team keeper John Murray during a Victorian Country game against the English in 1963.

After moving with his family from Kyneton to Rosebud West in 1977, Ian taught at Rye Primary School in 1978 and moved to Eastbourne primary in the late 1980s before retiring in 1996.

Ian died on Friday 18 November and was given a stirring send-off at Red Hill a week later with more than 325 mourners following a piper on to the ground and later celebrating his life over a typical cricket afternoon tea.

Earlier this year, Ian bared all when he allowed The News to write about his condition to increase public awareness of MND as well as raise funds for research.

This was soon after his wife, Juanita Aitken, had won Mornington Peninsula Shire’s 2010 citizen of the year for her tireless work in the community.

MND first manifest when he started having eyes problems. Amazingly, it

did not stop him playing cricket, even though he had “tunnel vision” courtesy of what turned out to be advancing glaucoma; his captain put him in the slips where the ball comes straight toward you.

He was still making runs, as he had been for more than 50 years since starting out as a teenager in Bendigo.

In the end it was his legs rather than poor vision that made him pull up stumps. “I turned 60 and was too slow to run the singles; batting with young blokes in C grade, well, I’d always be looking for fours and you really need to be turning the strike over with those quick singles,” he said in February.

He bade farewell to Red Hill Cricket Club where he’d had an illustrious career, playing and coaching since 1980, and before that with Rye CC. A visit to the doctor confirmed Ian had advancing glaucoma, damage to the optic nerve.

After five frustrating years of doctors, tests, eye checks and more doctors, Ian was finally diagnosed with motor neurone disease in early 2010.

It’s a cruel disease. Motor neurones are nerve cells that control the muscles of the torso, arms and legs as well as muscles that enable us to speak, swal-

Last innings: Ian Aitken with his wife Juanita at their Rosebud West home earlier this year

low and breathe. With no nerves to activate them, muscles gradually weaken and waste, and paralysis ensues.

The causes of MND are unknown.

About 5-10 per cent of cases are familial. The disease is not contagious.

One of Ian’s requests earlier this year

was for people to support MND research, and mourners at Red Hill gave generously, Juanita said.

Ian is survived by Juanita, his children Stephen and Vikki and their spouses, grandchildren Lily and Angus, and his sister Glenys.

For more information about motor neurone disease, contact MND Victoria, PO Box 23, Canterbury 3126, free call 1800 777 175 or 9830 2122.

Email: info@mnd.asn.au and on the internet: www.mnd.asn.au Mike Hast

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By Stuart McCullough THERE are, according to Dante, nine circles of hell. In no particular order these are Limbo, Lust, Gluttony, Greedy, Dopey, Sleepy, Sporty, Baby and Ginger. But should the day ever arrive in which the Dark Lord of the Underworld decides that it’s time for an extension, he could do worse than to have “nightclubs” as the official 10 th circle of hell.

Granted, there’s plenty of competition. Like a list of hopeful nobodies up for the award of “best supporting actor”, the field is awash with worthy nominees. At the time the Master of Darkness put the last coat of paint on his nine circles, there were so many fields of misery yet to be invented, much less perfected.

Stockbroking had not been thought of, road rage was still in its infancy and was a totally different beast – probably a camel. Reality show contestants, whose thirst for fame rivals that of a peddler for a porter of stout, were still thousands of years off. Everything has changed. It used to be said that idle hands are the devil’s handmaiden until Facebook took over the job.

Mobile phones, email spam and chartered accountancy – worthy nominees, all of them. However, there is no invention, indeed no creation, quite as dispiriting as The Nightclub.

Yet for reasons that will forever remain a mystery to me, nightclubs were places to which we once wanted to go.

On reflection, it demonstrates an acute lack of imagination on my part.

Many societies have a rite of passage that is intended to test youngsters and usher them into adulthood. Ritual

Halcyon daze: Andrew Hosking and Coupe De Ville belt out a hit at the Dava nightclub in the good old days as the crowd shows its appreciation. Hosking is still playing around Melbourne.

scarring and tattoos are common in some civilisations, while others prefer a spell in the armed forces.

We, however, have nightclubs.

Just as Perth is said to be the world’s most isolated capital city, the winner of the nightclub division would surely be the Dava in Mt Martha. On a darkened seaside road it lurked, cut off from everything other than housing estates.

This meant that the only way to get

there was by car, necessitating either a taxi fare that could easily be mistaken for a house deposit or one of your group being saddled with the ultimate indignity – being the “designated driver”. For while nightclubs are, without exception, loud, crowded and hideous, the only possible way to make the experience worse is by way of sobriety. And because we were still on our P-plates, it meant that whoever

was our designated driver faced the very real prospect of having to cough up four dollars for a Fanta.

But before you have the opportunity to splurge on fizzy drink, there is the small matter of gaining entry.

Getting in was always a challenge.

Not because we were under age (we weren’t) or because we were causing trouble (we were unfailingly polite), but because entry to these places was strictly regulated by very large men using an unknown, unpredictable and invisible criteria. I’ve no idea what the rules were, but they were largely based on an assessment of your footwear.

This was particularly true of nightclubs on the Mornington Peninsula, where quality footwear was an attribute prized above all others.

At that time there was nothing quite as shameful as limping away from door with the words “not with those shoes” ringing in your ears.

It is true of all nightclubs that the ritual of being assessed at the door creates the illusion of exclusivity.

Being granted access always felt like an achievement at least on par with completing year 12. Ideally, it too would have come with a certificate instead of an ink stamp, the outline of which would stay on your wrist with the persistence of a bad tattoo.

Once inside, you rubbed shoulders, elbows and pretty much every other part of your anatomy with the crowd whether you wanted to or not, such was the demand for space.

As I remember it, every night at the Dava was identical, with the same band forever on stage. It was as though they were being held hostage

in the basement and only allowed out to perform. The band was Andrew Hosking and Coupe De Ville and they played cover songs like a veritable human jukebox. Much like Dorian Grey, there must have been a portrait of “the Coupe” resting somewhere in an attic, slowly surrendering to old age while the band remained immune.

Night after night, they churned out songs from hell’s own FM playlist to successive generations of 18-yearolds who – having gained entry – had no idea of what to do next. Much like the Wiggles for intoxicated teens, they would have watched from the stage as one generation of fan was replaced by the next. Until, presumably, there were no more.

I have long since stopped going to nightclubs. As a result, I never wonder whether my footwear is to a suitable standard. I believe the Dava no longer caters to restless teens and now firmly pitches its wares to the family market.

Perhaps it, too, grew up. As to the whereabouts of Andrew Hosking and Coupe De Ville, I couldn’t say. My only hope that someone remembered to release them from the basement. I’ll admit that I’d love to know whether they’ve had to adapt to maintain a sense of musical currency – spitting out the latest by Bieber and Gaga and the like – or whether they remain as they were, as frozen in time as an overpriced daiquiri you purchased by accident and barely had enough money to pay for.

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Performance INXS is one of Australia’s best-known rock acts with worldwide albums sales of more than over 35 million and superstar status.

In January 1988 INXS became only the second Australian-based band after Men at Work to reach No 1 on the United States charts with Need You Tonight. In 1985 INXS debuted at No 1 on the national album charts with Listen Like Thieves, which sold 3.5 million copies worldwide.

Between November 1980 (Just Keep Walking) and September 1987 (Need You Tonight), INXS had 16 national Top 40 hit singles.

In the US, Kick had 500,000 advance orders. The album was produced by Chris Thomas who worked with the Sex Pistols and the Pretenders.

The band’s success can be attributed to many factors, including an unchanged line-up, unstinting touring schedules, different and fresh production on each album, their brand of distinctive hard rock, and front man Michael Hutchence’s cool, macho appearance.

The band overcame the death of Hutchence in 1997 and is back in rock arenas with new Irish vocalist Ciaran Gribbin (pictured).

From their first gig as the Farriss

Brothers in Sydney’s northern beaches in August 1977, INXS quickly won Australian then international acclaim.

Gribbin is a Grammy nominated singer-songwriter who has worked with a range of artists including Snow Patrol, Groove Armada, Paul McCartney, and Madonna. He is also a film composer, and wrote, recorded and produced all the original music for the films Killing Bono and Heartless.

I caught up with INXS guitarist Tim Farriss to talk about their Mt Eliza show, Gribbin and a new single. I asked him about Gribbin and former front man J D Fortune.

“We felt his name was too Irish so we all call him ‘Gribbo’; he is a very funny man,” he said.

“I had no problem with J D Fortune, but there were personality clashes and

he wanted to do things we didn’t want to do. Andrew [Farriss] writes all the songs and he couldn’t find a formula with J D. He was a little too fast for us and said things he shouldn’t have and got us into a lot of trouble.

“Andrew, our keyboardist and primary songwriter, met Gribbo at a barbecue two years ago and they ended up singing acoustically together and it all came together from that.

“Gribbo moved from Belfast with his wife to be with us and is the only Irishman I know who doesn’t drink.

“Singing Never Tear Us a Part was a huge test for Gribbo and he was brilliant; he surpassed all our expectations. I felt magic again while writing songs with Gribbo and have posted a demo recording of a new song featuring Gribbo, titled Tiny Summer and it can be heard at www.inxs.com.”

Gribbin said: “Without doubt I was a fan of INXS. I remember Kick like it was yesterday. I remember seeing the guys on MTV and then on Jools Holland’s BBC show. INXS definitely played a huge part in my musical education as a songwriter and something l aspired to, so to be in the band now is pretty amazing.” Universal Music has released The Very Best of INXS on CD/ DVD. www.getmusic.com.au

INXS perform at Bonnie Doon Hotel on 14 January, Kryal Castle in Ballarat on 21 January and Morning Star Estate in Mt Eliza on 22 January. Tickets from 136 100. *** EMI Music has released Pink Floyd’s Immersion and Experience editions of Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here, following the phenomenal success of the Immersion and Experience editions of The Dark Side of the Moon, which proved that pigs can fly!

This second phase of EMI’s imaginative Pink Floyd reissues and extended releases also includes The Best of Pink Floyd: A Foot in the Door, with new artwork by Storm Thorgerson and the track listing personally chosen

by David Gilmour, Roger Waters and Nick Mason.

Wish You Were Here, Pink Floyd’s ninth studio album, was recorded at Abbey Road Studios. When released in September 1975, it shot to the top of the charts in the United Kingdom, United States and Australia.

The mood of the album is one of absence, and includes one of the most majestic and poignant songs of all time, Shine On You Crazy Diamond, inspired by former band member Syd Barrett.

*** “SUMMERTIME, and the living is easy.” It’s the heat, I think. All of a sudden your tastes change; more salads, cold meats, cold milk on my Coco Pops. I stand in my minibackyard knowing that my workload will increase (grasscutting) and the very thought tires me.

Best to do nothing and let God create a forest for the spiders, mosquitos, snails, crickets and me. I may go for a swim, but quickly; too many bikinis.

Get out my two summer shirts, put the holey jumpers away; they’ll last another winter. Have to budget for the 2012 financial crash.

Slowly the visitors are arriving, building to a crescendo around Boxing Day followed by my hibernation month, January. Can’t complain; it’s been a long cold winter. Perhaps a treat; Manly in February? Telephone my benefactor (Centrelink) for a cash advance? *** SO I buy a CD and someone says “Did you? Why not download the songs you like?” or perhaps I’m logging on to Facebook and someone says “Do you log on every time? I press a button”.

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Moreso as I get older. My message?

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I didn’t know 10 years ago other than Osama Bin Laden was possibly hiding there. I’m still none the wiser. Yes, both political parties have always been strong on our commitment, but after all these years their reasons remain cloudy. Russia failed in Afghanistan after 10 years. What were they there for? Democracy? Hah, that’ll be the day. So why?

Remember the song Over There?

“That the Yanks are coming, the Yanks are coming.” Jimmy Cagney, Yankee Doodle Dandy. “We are in this together,” says Mr Barack Presidento.

A bit like me tagging along for a mad night out with Chopper Read. Big Brother? Probably. *** A GOVERNMENT visa program overseeing Australians to bring partners from overseas for marriage within nine months has disclosed more than 200 of them are 17 year olds. Apparently they must meet a

range of criteria and demonstrate they are in a genuine relationship with their sponsoring partner. Aussie law allows minors to marry in strictly controlled circumstances with court approval.

Looks like another enquiry. Another wowsers picnic no less. What is an acceptable age difference? Be fun listening to their arguments on this one. *** CRICKET writer Peter Roebuck committed suicide last month. Peter was the best in his business and easily the best in my 60 years of following Test cricket. It would appear that the fear of shame and disgrace contributed to his decision, which emphasises the violent passions such fear can create.

Some of us do not care for glory, living the quiet life, but still are afraid of infamy and disgrace. Of the famous, Cleopatra took her own life supposedly to avoid infamy as did Sophocles after one of his plays was hissed off the stage. Conversely there would exist among us many thieves, traitors, rapists who would feel nothing for their crimes; laugh in fact.

People will form opinions on Roebuck based on their supposed instinct, but likely innuendo; not I. I shall remember Peter as simply the best.

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A Grain of Salt EVERY so often we have a bad night where sleep is on holiday. I lay there in the dark pondering how one “falls” asleep. I talk to “lazylump”, my brain.

I sectionalise the three inner senses, as in common sense, fantasy sense and memory sense.

Common is the boss but conveniently goes walkabout when I turn the light off to return the next morning full of beans.

Fantasy springs forth after a day of being bossed by common sense, and fallible memory sense chips in from years past, warped by the resurgence of fantasy.

Ugly monsters appear with amazing contortions, disappearing temporarily when I tell them loudly to “piss off.” I turn the light on when they dive bomb me. I visit the loo, I have a Panadol, I try again.

The monsters aren’t so ugly now. I wish I could draw them. I concentrate to rid my mind of a song that won’t shut up and think hard of “nothing”.

Sleep arrives at two-hour intervals accompanied by fantasy, still teasing in the background. As I awake, fantasy is drifting away. I call on memory to recall a dream but no answer. In a flash all is gone. The boss, common sense, returns. To the doctor for Serapax.

Joke!!!

A rope walks into a bar. The bartender says, “We don’t serve ropes in here” so the rope leaves, loops himself and rubs up against a brick wall. He then walks back into the bar. The bartender says, “I told you, we don’t serve ropes”. The rope says, “I’m not a rope”. “You’re not?” asks the bartender. “Nope,” he responds, “I’m a frayed knot.”

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RIddle Solution ANSWER: Neither. The yoke of the egg is yellow.

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By Cliff Ellen *** APPARENTLY if you buy a property in Mt Eliza, Red Hill or Main Ridge it comes with an agreement that nothing can change unless you personally approve it. On the other hand, according to one councillor, this rule only applies to Portsea. *** YOU may well ask where your bottom goes as you get older, but one look at your tummy should provide the answer. BBC News of the World: I was the 2,198,667,773rd person on earth at the time of birth and the 74,446,288,886th since history began.

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‘Fammo’ statue idea rises again

By Mike Hast THE plan to install a life-sized bronze statue of champion Australian boxer John Famechon in Frankston has been revived.

Councillors on Monday night last week last week agreed to restart discussions with businessman Rob McCarthy and Sydney sculptor Stephen Glassborow, who offered the $150,000 statue free of charge earlier this year.

The sticking point was a report from council officers stating it would cost $45,000 to erect “Fammo” at the preferred site in Ballam Park.

The cost was based on what Baw Baw Shire paid to erect the Stephen Glassborow statue of Lionel Rose in his home town of Warragul, which included a granite base (or plinth) and extensive landscaping.

On Monday, councillors agreed to spend no more than $10,000 to install the statue.

Other Glassborow statues include one of legendary cyclist Sir Hubert Opperman in Rochester, Victoria, and champion footballer John Coleman in Hastings. He is now working on a statue of Australian motorsport legend Peter Brock.

The Famechon statue will be paid for by the sale of 15 maquettes, or statuettes, of the original for $12,000 each.

Mr McCarthy, who says he has developed and managed programs for unemployed and disadvantaged peo-

Still punching: John Famechon, left, works out with Ron Smith at the Centre for Lifelong Health and Fitness in Mt Eliza earlier this year. Ron and his wife Sharyn Smith offer fitness and relaxation classes at the centre where Fammo works out weekly.

Young champ: Stephen Glassborow’s clay model of the John Famechon maquette, step one of the process. A mould is made from this, cast in wax and then in bronze.

man projects.”

Ballam Park is the council’s preferred site, where sporting grounds are used for little athletics, cross-country running, football, soccer, cricket, scouts, youth and children.

Mr McCarthy said Frankston Dolphins’ general manager Bryan Mace had shown interest in having “Fammo” at Frankston Park, perhaps as part of the club’s proposed $3 million clubhouse and function centre, due to be completed in March 2013.

The report to the council earlier in the year stated that when John Famechon was asked where he wanted the statue placed, he said in Frankston, where he grew up after arriving from France as a young boy.

Fammo achieved worldwide fame after his epic title fights with Fighting Harada of Japan.

Born in France in 1945, Famechon has always called Frankston home. He was actively involved with the com-

ple, told The News two maquettes had already been sold to Gary Simonds of Simonds Homes and Bryan Hetrelezis of the Red Wine Shop.

A third had been ordered by the Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame.

“The statue is a gift to the community, courtesy of the 15 people and organisations who buy a maquette,” he said.

“They will be honoured by having their names on a plaque, as we did with the Lionel Rose and John Cole-

munity, including helping police run the Frankston Blue Light Boxing Club for young people.

He became WBC Featherweight World Champion in 1969 after defeating Cuban Jose Legra on points at the Albert Hall in London.

He twice defended his crown against Fighting Harada.

With a career record of 56 wins (20

by KO), six draws and five losses, Famechon was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in Los Angeles in 1997. He was inducted into the Frankston Hall of Fame in 2008.

Fammo was badly injured when hit by a car while jogging in Sydney in 1991 and sustained horrific injuries.

In 1993 he started a radical and demanding rehabilitation program to improve his acquired brain injury.

After three months he took his first steps. He now walks with the help of a walking stick and his speech and memory have improved.

At his Frankston home, Fammo works out for several hours every day to keep his body going. He also trains with former boxer now exercise coach Ron Smith in Mt Eliza, and swims two or three times a week.

In June 1997 Fammo walked down the aisle at his wedding to long-time girlfriend Glenys, fulfilling a promise he made to her four years earlier that he would marry her but not until he could walk unassisted.

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Top surfer’s ‘safety’ tour WORLD tour surfer Bec Woods, pictured, is coming to teach her winning techniques in the waves at Point Leo as part of the Play it Safe by the Water Surfing for Girls program.

Female surfers will get the chance to have a lesson from the NSW surfer who has been a fixture on the ASP Women’s World Tour since 2005, finishing sixth in 2006

and ranked in the top 10 until 2010.

The program is aimed at the surfer who has passed the learn-to-surf stage and who owns their own equipment.

“Surfing is such an amazing sport and lifestyle for everyone. For many females it can be intimidating and some line-ups can be aggressive,” Woods said.

“This course enables females

to get out there in a fun group and safe environment to enjoy the sport and lifestyle for what it truly is – and that’s fun.”

Woods’s scheduled surf at Point Leo is one of 11 stops in Victoria starting at Portland in early December.

Surfing lessons with Woods on Sunday 11 December will cost $20 and can be booked at www.surfingvic.com.

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Doc tackles Big Apple marathon and finishes a noble 35,000th GENERAL practitioner Jack Knobel trained for his first New York marathon by running 35 kilometres at a time.

Jack ran in the famous event on Sunday 6 November, his first marathon ever.

He survived and covered the 42 kilometres in 5¼ hours, finishing about 35,000th out of 47,438 runners who had registered for the event.

Last month Jack said he hoped to complete the gruelling journey in about 4½ hours.

He says he was slower than expected as his training runs were

35km and the additional 7km took its toll.

Of the 1100 runners in his age group (60-64 years), Jack was placed 750th, a mighty effort.

As he chugged across the finish line at Central Park, the exhausted GP from Mornington resolved to stick to half-marathons in the future.

The race, was won by 30-yearold Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai in 2 hours 5 minute and 6 seconds, breaking the record, which had stood for 10 years, by 2 minutes and 30 seconds.

The second and third placeget-

ters, another Kenyan and an Ethiopian, also broke the record.

The three men would have averaged about 20km/h for the distance.

Jack resumed duties at his surgery on 15 November.

He drew on his medical experience when he ended his chat with The News.

“It was harder than I thought. It was probably a bit like childbirth: you have to have done it once to realise how tough it really is.”

Peter McCullough

Ultra-marathoner just getting into her stride DEBORAH de Williams lived with the Henkes in Lyall St, Hastings, when she was recovering from an injury sustained when she tripped over a dog while running around Australia.

Forty-two year old Deborah is an ultra-marathoner and was the first woman to run around Australia. This year she was

named Tasmanian of the Year for her efforts in raising funds for breast cancer.

Deborah also ran in this year’s New York marathon as a member of Lance Armstrong’s team, raising funds for cancer research.

Her problem was the opposite to Jack Knobel’s – while he found it a tad too long, being an

ultra-marathoner, Deborah was just starting to get into her stride when she reached the finish line.

Her time was 6 hours 38 minutes and 34 seconds and, of the 46,795 who actually crossed the finish line, Deborah placed 46,063rd.

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Summer Motoring Cruze Hatch – local design, global sales THE launch of the new Holden Cruze hatch marks the culmination of a program that saw Holden designers put to the test of designing a car for the global market.

After winning the right to lead the design of this important global vehicle, the team at Holden’s Design Studio in Port Melbourne set about creating a stylish sporty hatch that would appeal to customers around the world.

Holden Design Manager Martin Love said the team combined European design sensibilities with an injection of Holden DNA to produce a car that was both stylish and practical to offer broad appeal.

“To have been involved in the development of such an important vehicle that will be sold around the world is one of the highlights not only of my design career, but of the entire team that worked on this project,” Mr Love said.

“The customer base for the compact hatch market is probably the most diverse imaginable, so we really had to be creative in our approach.”

That creative approach has resulted in a sweeping coupe-like roofline, short overhangs, a sculpted rear tailgate topped with an integrated spoiler, rising belt line and a wide stance to give the Cruze hatch a dynamic, so-

phisticated and eye-catching aesthetic.

The athletic SRi sedan and hatch models are differentiated from the rest of the range on the inside, with the addition of new seats boasting leatherlook Sportec bolsters in both the front and rear.

Cruze hatch shares much of its interior styling with the sedan with a dual cockpit design boasting quality finishes, soft-touch components and an integrated centre stack.

With its smart packaging and thoughtful layout, the Cruze hatch of-

fers comfortable space for all the family.

Mr Love said Holden’s design team relished the opportunity to develop a car for the global market but found the biggest challenge was integrating the hatch body style to ensure it maintained visual coherence with the Cruze sedan.

“There may be a perception that we simply redesigned the rear of an existing car but in reality it’s a bigger challenge than starting with a clean sheet of paper,” Mr Love said.

At the forefront of the design brief was the global nature of the car. Lead designer, Lee Mitchell and the team canvassed a number of options during the initial phase of the design, keeping in mind the various preferences from the numerous different markets the vehicle would be sold in.

“Different scenarios at each end of the spectrum were investigated from an almost wagon-type hatch through to a sporty coupe-like hatch including lots of proportional models and studies looking at different rear end over-

hangs,” Mr Love said.

“Australians and Europeans have similar preferences for sporty vehicles in this class so we were keen to give the hatch a more youthful character than the sedan.

“When all the options were sketched, the sportier version that Lee designed won hands-down. Everyone said, ‘That’s the car we’ve got to do’.”

That car was unveiled to the world’s media and general public as it took centre stage as a concept at the prestigious Paris Motor Show in September 2010. The stunning show car was designed and built at the Holden Design Studio in Port Melbourne.

The Holden Design Studio is an important part of General Motors’ global design network and is one of only three GM facilities with the capability to design and build concepts and show cars for international exhibitions and motor shows.

Mr Love said General Motors’ management recognised the strength of the Holden studio following the success of its designs for cars including the VE Commodore, Monaro and Chevrolet Camaro.

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VMR is a free service, but each year needs to raise more than $60,000 for maintenance, fuel, a berth at Western Port Marina and other costs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last financial year we responded to almost 160 in both bays, a record for the service. Some of the tasks were very serious and resulted in people not coming home,â&#x20AC;? Mr Strawbridge said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I urge all boaties to check their safety equipment prior to going to sea and make sure that they and their passengers know what to do in an emergency. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we are all guilty of getting caught up in the excitement of being out on the water or becoming complacent about maintenance or safety procedures, but good planning and preparation pays off. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have had some very â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;close callsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; this season and ultimately having an EPIRB with inbuilt GPS, and good communications systems such as marine VHF radios ensures that if you need assistance you can get it quickly.â&#x20AC;?

This year VMR won the Boating Industry Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award for best safety initiative by an organisation, the sixth such award in the past 10 years.

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GIFT GUIDE 2011 DECEMBER Let’s Walk Come and join in the fun of a free and social walking group Thursday mornings at Centro Mornington.

• A group run by trained leaders • Safe indoor walking environment • Walk at own pace • Exercise stations included • Suitable for older people.

Date: From 8 December. Each Thursday 7.45-8.45am.

Contact: Fran Hutcheson, 5976 1299 Joy to the World Christmas Concert Mornington Peninsula Choral and Mornington Bach Orchestra has an evening of uplifting music, old and new, to celebrating the Christmas season.

Date: 8 December, 7.30-10pm Location: Peninsula Community Theatre Contact: Dorothy Aspin, 9789 3686 daspin6@bigpond.com The Village Mt Eliza Christmas Fair The Village Mt Eliza will celebrate Christmas in style with its popular annual Christmas Fair with fun, food and entertainment for the whole family, fabulous shopping and Santa.

Date: 10 December, 2-7pm Location: Mt Eliza Village Contact: Kate Smith, 0487 649 204 Carols on the Hill 2011 A family focused Christmas celebration. Donkeys, lambs and

alpacas help children create a nativity pageant. Bring chairs and rugs and a picnic. Sausage sizzle and coffee available. Join in singing traditional carols with a local group.

Date: 10 December, 5-7.30pm Location: Red Hill Recreation Reserve Contact: Tim Kendall, 0418 107 654 Christmas Extravaganza Featuring some of Melbourne’s finest musicians and comedians.

Price includes antipasto platters, sweet platters and tea or coffee and the chance to win prizes.

Date: 10 December, 7-11pm.

Doors open at 6.45. Show starts at 8.

Location: Peninsula Community Theatre, 91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington Contact: Drawcard Entertainment, 5976 1224 ngraetzer@hotmail.com Balnarring Community Carols Christmas carol service with band and children from Balnarring Primary School.

Date: 11 December, 6.30-8pm Location: Balnarring Primary School, Civic Court.

Contact: Fred Smith, 5931 3320 Carols in the Park Community Carols in the Park.

Free battery-powered candles, neon bracelets. Join local groups.

Date: 11 December, 7.30-9.30pm Location: Western Port Christian Family, 99 The Crescent, Tyabb Contact: Rod Whitford, 5977 4133

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office@wpcf.com.au www.wpcf. com.au Hastings Community Carols By Candlelight Family Christmas celebrations with local schools, performers and Western Port Regional Band.

Free sausage sizzle, animal farm, all-age activities, Christmas craft and games. Kids (and adults) are invited to dress up and help tell the Christmas story. Carol singing starts at 7.45pm Date: 16 December, 6-9.30pm Location: Hastings Foreshore, Marine Pde Contact: Nikki Driscoll, 5979 1882 nikkid123@optusnet.com.au Carols on the Park Community Carols featuring child care services, schools and artists.

Food, drinks, candles and novelties, raffles and a visit from Santa.

Fireworks will end the evening.

Date: 16 December, 6-10.30pm Location: Rye Foreshore Contact: Elain Bakker, 0427 058 259 Carols at Flinders Annual ecumenical carols organised by local churches for the community with an emphasis on families and children Date: 19 December, 5-9pm Location: Civic Hall, Cook St, Flinders Contact: Jan Connell, 0421 323 481 flingard@bigpond.net Christmas Carols in Dromana Carol singing for the people of Dromana and surrounding areas

together with holidaymakers.

Barbecue available, tea and coffee. Proceeds go to the Salvation Army.

Date: 24 December, 7.30-9pm Location: Dromana Old Shire Offices, Pt Nepean Rd Contact: Ray Barnard-Brown, 5981 4412 barnardbrown9@bigpond.com Point Leo Swim Classic Day Annual event in four parts: 4km run to Point Leo-Shoreham on beach 300m Novice and Nipper Swim 400m John Marshall Surf Race (swim) 1200m Swim Classic Date: 26 December, 10am-3pm Location: Point Leo, Main Beach Contact: Andrew Gibson, 0407 332 264 gibsonaj@bigpond.net.au www.pointleoslsc.com.au JANUARY New Year’s Day Picnic in the Park Picnic and car display for hot rodders and other car enthusiasts Date: 1 January, 9am-4pm.

Location: Mornington Park, Snapper Point Rd, Mornington Contact: Shane Goodall, 9893 5484 cassie57@hotmail.com Peninsula SUFM – McCrae A free family holiday program in the foreshore camping ground at McCrae. Games, songs, dramas, small groups, bible stories, sandcastle competitions and trivia comp.

Date: 2-12 January, 10am-7pm.

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Contact: Brendan Petty, 0416 314 953 brendanpetty@gmail.com www.psufm.org/mccrae Portsea Pro Am A much-awarded event and favourite on the pro calender embraces Portsea Golf Club, its members, sponsors, professional golfers and guests. It is an iconic tradition of the golf club and community.

Date: 2 January Location: Portsea Golf Club Contact: Peter Heppell, 5984 3521 www.portseagolf.com.au Rotary Club of Sorreno 28th Annual Art Show Featuring more than 850 original paintings from all over Australia.

Judge: Lyn Mellady Feature artists: Ron Farnhill, JoAnne Seberry, Hans van Vlop. $5 entrance. Money raised is returned for local community projects Date: 7-14 January, 10am-4pm.

Preview 6 December, 6-8pm $20 includes champagne and nibbles Location: Sorrento Community Centre, David McFarlan Reserve, Sorrento Contact: George Segan, 5984 0885 segan@alphalink.com.au Kelloggs Nutri-Grain Ironman Series Features 20 of the world’s elite surf athletes. Format will include

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Date: 8 January, 5.30am-8pm.

Location: Portsea Ocean Beach Contact: Gary Craft, 0418 532 018 gc@sel.com.au www.surfironmanseries.com Red Hill Country Music Festival The festival starts at 9am with a youth talent showcase followed at 10am by top peninsula and interstate artists presenting a wide range of country music including country rock, bluegrass and honky tonk. Includes hot rod show and shine, and ute muster.

Date: 8 January, 9am-6.30pm Location: Red Hill Recreation Reserve, Arthurs Seat Rd Contact: Barbara Kuhl, 0402 260 048 Portsea Polo Australia’s highest-profile event combines polo and food, wine, sun, the outdoors and picturesque Portsea.

Date: 14 January, 10.30am-6pm Location: Point Nepean Quarantine Station, Portsea Contact: Alan Hunt, 9585 8330 alan@focalpromotions.com.au www.portseapolo.com.au RACV Great Australian Rally The largest classic motoring event in Victoria. More than 700 vehicles starting from Melbourne Stud

Park and Hastings, and finishing at Mornington Racecourse for display to the public.

Date: 15 January, 8.30am-4.30pm Location: Mornington Racecourse, Racecourse Rd Contact: Colin Brown, 0408 343 176 colin.brown@hotkey.net.au www.greataustralianrally.com.au Sorrento Bay Swim 2012 Open water swim in Port Phillip.

The main event is a 1.8km tideassisted swim plus a 600m swim for juniors and novices. Main fundraiser for Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club.

Date: 15 January, 8.30am-noon Location: Sorrento Foreshore Contact: Brett Irvine, 0427 591 951 Portsea Swim Classic 2012 Major annual fund raiser for Portsea Surf Lifesaving Club, now in its 26th year. The swim starts adjacent to “The Cutting” on Portsea front beach (west of pier) and finishes adjacent to Jarman Oval at the Point Nepean National Park. The course is 1.5km long and finishes on the stairway structure that leads from the beach.

Date: 21 January, 9.30am-4.30pm Location: Point Nepean National Park’s Jarman Oval Contact: David Walton, 0432 644 446 dwalton@idv.com.au www.portseasurf.com.au Dromana Australia Day Celebrations Family morning starting at 8am with a free community breakfast

until 10am, lots of children’s activities – face painting, rides, animal farm, cupcake decorating and jumping castle. At 10.30am there will be an address by the Australia Day Ambassador with a flagraising ceremony, live music with local bands and singers.

Date: 26 January, 8am-1.30pm Location: Dromana Foreshore Contact: Colin Blythe, 5987 1295 nincol@bigpond.com Australia Day at Rosebud 10km Fun Run Safety Beach to Rosebud.

6km Fun Run Dromana pier to Rosebud.

Free community breakfast 9-10am followed by flag-raising and presentation to fun run winners. Family activities and entertainment including “Search for a Star” 8.30am-1.30pm Date: 26 January, 9am-1.30pm Location: Village Green, Pt Nepean Rd, Rosebud Contact: Esther Revens, 5986 5435 esther.revens@chisolm.edu.au Australia Day at Sorrento Portsea RSL Guest speakers and flag-raising from 11am. National Anthem singer. Free barbecue and bands all day Date: 26 January, 11am-6pm Location: Sorrento-Portsea RSL Contact: Jenny Prentice, 5984 2886 Australia Day at Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club Flag-raising ceremony including speeches, singing of National An-

them, canon and musket salute. A classic fleet of couta boats will sail from Portsea to Rye in the afternoon.

Date: 26 January, 11.30am-1pm Location: Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club Contact: Phillip Hall, 5984 8200 Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony Citizenship ceremony and announcement of Mornington Peninsula 2012 citizen of the year, young citizen of the year and event of the year.

Date: 26 January, 2.30-4pm Location: Rosebud Memorial Hall, 994 Pt Nepean Rd, Rosebud Contact: Linda Yorke, 0411 068 399 linda.yorke@mornpen.vic.gov.au Hot BBQ Music Festival Hot BBQ returns to Point Nepean.

Date: 28 January, noon-10pm Location: Jarman Oval, Point Nepean National Park Contact: Ben O’Callaghan, 9686 1166 ben@futureentertainment.com.au www.futureentertainment.com.au FEBRUARY Dromana Bay Pier Swim Dromana Bay Life Saving Club’s 10th annual pier swim. There are two courses, a 600m swim around Dromana Pier and a 1.2km swim with age groups from 14-17 years to 60+.

Date: 4 February, 8am-1pm Location: Dromana foreshore pier precinct

Contact: Peter Doyle, 0425 789 688 Western Port Festival Three-day family-friendly festival on Hastings foreshore featuring street parade, fireworks, rides, art show, bands, watersports and free activities.

Date: Friday 24 February, 5-11pm Saturday 25 February, 10am11pm Sunday 26 February, 8am-5pm Location: Hastings Foreshore Contact: Tammie Johnstone, 0410 409 623 www.westernportfestival.org.au Between The Bays Music Festival Family music mestival.

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Check the car before summer holidays BEFORE the holidays, and a road trip to your favourite beach destination, a pre-summer check of your car should always be a priority.

According to the RACV website, the most common problem affecting motorists during summer is an overheated engine, but a few simple checks can reduce your risk of being stranded.

The pre-summer checklist should include not only the radiator and cooling system, but also the electrical system, brakes and tyres, plus an overall “spring clean”.

Cooling system TOP up your radiator coolant to the required level, taking care to add the correct amount of coolant mixture as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Check all radiator hoses (including heater hoses) for firmness, replace any that are spongy or leaking, and keep spares of the main hoses and belts in the boot for emergencies.

The fan belt and any other drive belts, such as for air-conditioning or power steering, need to be inspected thoroughly – for fraying and correct tension – so they do not slip, and any belts that are even slightly frayed should be replaced.

Electrical BATTERIES manufactured today are maintenance free but you should check the water levels and top them up if necessary. Use distilled water –

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Tyres ALL tyres, including the spare, must be properly inflated to cope with the demands of long trips and hot weather. Check the pressures when the tyres are cold. Recommended

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