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Offer a lending hand with family fire plans IF you know someone who needs assistance to leave early before a high fire risk day, help them put preparations in place, says Damien Taylor, Mornington Peninsula Shire’s municipal fire prevention officer.

“For some people, leaving early before a Severe, Extreme or Code Red day is the only option,” he said.

“These people may be older, have a physical disability or have problems thinking clearly or acting quickly in a stressful situation.

“Not everyone has a local support network – so if you know someone who needs assistance, please talk to them about how you could help.

“This is about residents planning for their own bushfire safety, and reaching out to other community members who may need their help.”

Mr Taylor said completing the Red Cross Bushfires – Preparing to leave early plan was the best

way to put preparations in place.

The plan, produced by Red Cross and the CFA, helps people who may need additional support to prepare to leave their homes early on fire risk days.

It sets out four steps that people can follow to prepare to leave early before a bushfire, and guides users through each step. The four steps are: 1. Be informed, 2. Make a plan, 3. Make a relocation kit, and 4. Know your neighbours.

Peninsula residents who need help with planning to leave early should reach out to others if they need support,” Mr Taylor said.

“If you rely on other people for day-to-day care or support, please connect with someone in your community to put a plan in place for what you’ll do in the event of a bushfire.

“If you need help to complete your plan, ask your family, friends or anyone else who could assist, such as a neighbour or carer.”

If you are an older person or a person with a disability and you are unable to find someone to help you fill out your plan, you can also contact the shire’s Aged and Disability Services team on 1300 850 600 for assistance.

The Bushfires – Preparing to leave early plan is available at cfa.vic.gov.au/redcrossplan It can be filled out online or printed out to be completed.

The plan is also available for free by calling the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667. For people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, call the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.

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Landscaping can help LANDSCAPING limit fire damage Garden Care & Construction

ADVICE on landscaping to help prevent damage from bushfires has been sent to every CFA brigade.

The Landscaping for Bushfire: Garden Design and Plant Selection publication is also publicly available, offering guidance on how to best design gardens in high bushfire risk areas.

While the safest option is always to leave high risk areas early on days of high fire risk, a well-designed garden can help reduce the risk of house loss in a bushfire.

Property owners and occupiers also need to prepare a bushfire survival plan, and

have adequate water and access.

Landscaping for Bushfire will be a resource used by CFA staff when talking to residents, industry or other government agencies about how to design a garden to ensure an effective, defendable space.

It will be of interest to anyone working with the community to reduce bushfire risk around homes, and is particularly relevant to those working in the building and planning environment such as landscape gardeners, town planners, architects and builders.

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This information can be used when preparing landscape plans for new houses in the Bushfire Management Overlay as well as informing garden design when retrofitting or redesigning existing gardens.

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Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/ plants for more information.

New rules control bushfire areas NEW bushfire planning provisions became part of the Victorian planning system on 18 November last year.

Changes to the Victorian planning provisions included the introduction of the Bushfire Management Overlay and the associated provision clause 52.47 – Bushfire protection: planning requirements.

These provisions replace the Wildfire Management Overlay.

Areas in the BMO are areas that have the highest fire risk and are likely to be exposed to the impact of bushfire.

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Keep a good look when you cook THE CFA issued a warning about leaving cooking unattended after crews were called to a double-storey house where a gas stove had started a fire.

Investigators said the blaze started when a pot of heating oil was left unattended.

The fire started on the stove and spread up to the rangehood and roof space.

It almost got up to the second level, but firefighters were able to get it under control in about 20 minutes.

The fire was “a perfect example of why you should never leave any cooking unattended, even if it’s for a short time. Keep an eye on it at all times”, a CFA spokesperson said.

“With almost one-third of house fires starting in the kitchen, it is important residents keep stoves and grills free of grease and fat build-up and keep flammable materials such as tea towels away from cooking appliances.

“It is also important not to throw water on flaming oil,

which can actually spread the flames. In these situations, flames should be smothered with a fire blanket or with the lid of the pot.

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Harbouring hope: Mornington Yacht Club commodore Tony Donnellan, front left, club manager David Beeson, front right, Joe Karam, Graeme Lyell and Noel Heyes at the club on Wednesday morning. Picture: Yanni

Council rejects marina

By Mike Hast THE Mornington marina proposal is dead in the water after shire councillors on Monday night voted to abandon the amendment to the planning scheme.

The amendment was needed for Mornington Yacht Club and its associated company, Mornington Boat Haven Ltd, to build an $18 million floating marina with 170 berths in the public waters of Mornington harbour.

But making the harbour safe from big northerly storms remains on the agenda.

The marina rejection is a massive

But calls for new safe harbour plan blow to the club and pro-marina forces in the state government bureaucracy, but is being celebrated by anti-marina forces including the lead protester, Mornington Environment Association.

Quietly satisfied are Mornington MP David Morris and senior shire planners.

The yacht club, Parks Victoria and other government departments spent about $1 million on scientific, technical and planning reports, with the club forking out at least two-thirds.

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Commodore Tony Donnellan said the club was disappointed Mornington Peninsula Shire Council had rejected the proposal, but happy it had been thrown a lifeline for making the harbour safe from northerly storms.

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The shire also will lobby the state government to repair the condemned outer section of the pier and install the missing wavescreens on the renovated middle section, completed last year at a cost of $3.6 million.

Mr Donnellan said the club proposed the marina as it was “a way to make the harbour safe�.

The club had wanted a pier wavescreen and a harbour wavescreen, the latter east of the pier, 210 metres long and built along the seven-metre deep contour of the seabed.

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Shore work from green group grants MORNINGTON Environment Association has won more than $35,000 of federal, state and local government grants for revegetation work on the foreshore and beside Tanti Creek.

Biggest is a federal Caring For Country grant of $19,670 for ongoing work along the foreshore of Mills Beach.

President Jan Oliver said this would include spraying and woody weed removal by contractors, and hand weeding, planting and mulching by volunteers to restore the banksia woodland, “which is a threatened habitat on the peninsula”.

A state government Coastcare grant of $7805 would help improve native vegetation on the foreshore between Tanti Creek and Mornington Life Saving Club on Mills Beach.

“This includes car park and barbecue areas,” she said.

“The areas had been reviewed by Mornington Peninsula Shire consultants to redesign the car parks and improve access, but it is likely to take years so MEA decided to go ahead and improve the area.”

Ms Oliver said the area was very well used and highly visible, “and needs lots of tender loving care from volunteers plus contractors to remove the main weeds”.

Tanti Creek Friends, a sub-group of MEA, has a $5000 grant from the shire to install interpretative signs along the creek to explain human use and native flora and fauna.

The Friends won a Melbourne Water grant of $3457 to restore native trees along the northern bank of the creek opposite the St Macartan’s development. “This will involve spot spraying of grass, and planting of specialised trees such as melaleucas to resist flooding and halt erosion,” Ms Oliver said.

“It will be good bye to my favourite

blackberry patch.

“Two more grants are still in the pipeline – both from Melbourne Water – for ongoing maintenance of the restored area along Tanti Creek to remove creepers, including cape ivy, from new indigenous trees, and a smaller trial grant to teach people how to make and install nest boxes for glid-

ers, owls and parrots in the older trees along the creek and behind the bathing boxes.”

Ms Oliver said managing the money was nearly a full-time job “in between existing working bees and Clean Up Australia Day efforts, but will add to the biodiversity of our foreshore and creek areas”.

Going greener: Richard Grosse, left, Barbara Johnston, Keith Hunter, Judith Martin and Jan Oliver of MEA with Genevieve Fenton in front on Wednesday at the Mills Beach foreshore, which will benefit from government grants for revegetation and weeding. Picture: Yanni

Public land use can be negotiated

By Keith Platt REPORTS come in from all over the Mornington Peninsula – someone has built a swimming pool on public land; trees have been removed or poisoned to improve views; gardens extended onto reserves; nature strips are used for parking vehicles and boats.

The shire once had a policy of erecting unsightly signs opposite houses benefitting from trees removed from the foreshore. It also has a policy preventing private driveways obstructing nature strips, but it is not hard to find an example where no action has been taken.

If a property owner is found out, council sometimes gives approval in the form of a lease, a licence or a local law permit.

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But in the past year it has been seriously embarrassed by a billionaire building a swimming pool on public land at Mt Eliza and The News has highlighted a garden on council land at the top of an eroded gully at McCrae.

There are ‘no parking’ road signs at Balnarring that appear to have been erected by residents, and nature strips at Merricks that effectively prevent anyone parking there while visiting the beach.

At Somers, clifftop and beachside properties enjoy a “cleared” outlook.

The shire does not have a specific record of misuse or occupation of public land, but is “continually improving the monitoring of its property portfolio to correct and eliminate any situation where abutting owners have encroached into council owned, or

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council controlled land, without approval”, according to sustainable infrastructure director Alex Atkins.

However, most cases “are minor and do not cause any harm or inconvenience to public use”.

“Blatant examples of encroachment are relatively rare and are usually dealt with very quickly,” Mr Atkins said in reply to written questions from The News.

One was the building of a swimming pool at Mt Eliza by a family company owned by Solomon Lew and his daughter Jacqueline.

“In this [and other] cases, shire officers, in the course of their duties, or regular users of an area or near neighbours, will bring the matter to the attention of council for investigation,” Mr Atkins said.

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The News understands the cover was broken about the Mt Eliza pool only after builders in a pub were heard bragging about building it in secret.

The shire reacted after publicity, not before.

Mr Atkins said if “encroachments” created a risk or damage “they will be investigated as a matter of priority and dealt with expeditiously through negotiation and court action if required”.

Mr Atkins said providing examples of breaches could breach the Privacy Act or “compromise past or continuing legal agreements”.

Most cases were resolved through negotiation and only rare cases involved the courts.

Mr Atkins said legislation and regulations added “a level of complexity”

to managing nature strips.

“In urban areas the community has a long established convention … that abutting owners mow and maintain their nature strip.

“In a relatively small number of cases, owners have taken this to an extreme and landscaped their nature strip and prevented public access by including rocks or other barriers.

“Appropriately, council has addressed these specific cases with requirements that these owners remove any potential hazards or barriers to pedestrian use.

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Family in tune for work unity LATE last year, the Maritime Union of Australia went in search of a new anthem or song that would encapsulate the history of the union or express what the union is, does and has achieved.

It was thought the song should share the union’s beliefs and ideals with the current membership and the greater population. The union’s brief was that “the song could be an anthem, a call to arms, an inspirational theme or an evocative, modern ‘sea shanty’”. The quest carried a $5000 prize and brought a national response from a wide variety of musicians and songwriters.

Christ Swayn accepted the challenge of putting music to his father’s lyrics and produced music that was both seafaring in its feel and boisterous enough to catch the ear of the listener.

Former Midnight Oil frontman and now federal MP Peter Garrett was one of the judging panel.

“I think it is great to have something we have created acknowledged,” Chris Swayne said.

Barry Swayne, with 30 years in the industry and a family heritage in unionism, said that “for a huge part of my life, I lived the history of both the seaman and waterside workers unions. If I couldn’t tell the story then no one could. I hope it prompts the listener to do some research on what the union movement has done for all Australians.”

The song will be launched nationally at the MUA ‘All Ports” conference later this month. Peninsula band The Warrains will include the song in their live performances and it will be on their next album, due for release in July. It is hoped there will be a video in support of the song.

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Telco talk: Brendan Cooper of Frankston-based Megalink, Opposition telecommunications spokesman Malcolm Turnbull, Bruce Billson and Ritchie Ly, who runs Net 2000 in Dandenong.

MPs spread word on broadband downside support local business.”

It is not known whether the owners of these businesses suggested teleconferencing for MPs, whose trips to Canberra make up a large proportion of their running costs.

Between 1 January and 30 June 2011, the Department of Finance and Deregulation approved $10,680 domestic airfare costs for Mr Turnbull and $17,877 for Mr Billson. Most trips were to Canberra.

Mr Turnbull said the services provided by Express Virtual Meeting were further evidence that the government’s fibre-to-the-premises approach for the NBN was wasting taxpayers’ money.

“Express Virtual Meeting demonstrates that it can provide quality web conferencing within the existing bandwidth and yet to listen to the government you would think conferencing would only be possible over a fibre-to-the-premises network,” Mr Turnbull said.

In Mornington the two MPs visited the Post Office Museum to announce it will house items from the former national postal museum.

However, efforts to retain an old pillar post box installed near the corner of Main St and the Esplanade were unsuccessful.

The pillar box will be removed at the end of the financial year to go on tour around the rest of the country.

“But all is not lost as Australia Post has committed to working with the historical society to find another box for it to restore and place on display,” Mr Billson said.

“At one stage we thought we weren’t going to have a box at all so I’m pleased that by opening up the dialogue with Australia Post I have been able to help out.”

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By Keith Platt A FLYING visit to Mornington, Mt Eliza and Frankston by Opposition communications spokesman Malcolm Turnbull saw him cover issues ranging from snail mail to satellite transmissions.

Touring the Dunkley electorate with Liberal colleague Bruce Billson, Mr Turnbull posed for pictures with a historic pillar post box and spoke with electronic communications experts about teleconferencing and the shortcomings of the federal government’s National Broadband Network.

In a joint news release, Mr Billson, Opposition small business spokesman, and Mr Turnbull said local small businesses that provided quality teleconferencing services were being “overlooked by the Gillard government in favour of high-cost travel and overseas-owned providers”.

Mr Billson said it was disappointing the Commonwealth was overlooking a quality business in his electorate in favour of companies listed on the US stock exchange.

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OPINION

Taken for a ride on the Bay Trail THERE are no secrets about Emu’s flying capabilities. He doesn’t have any.

And anyway, secrets start wars so there’s no way Emu would attempt to hide the fact that he’s a flightless bird.

One of just a few species left running free.

However, Emu does sometimes like to ride a bike, something he apparently has in common with the Mornington Peninsula’s mayor, Frank Martin, and the organisation’s CEO, Michael Kennedy.

Not sure if they’re into Lycra or not, but Emu is definitely of the “me no like-a Lycra” brigade. Being of the latter type, he also rides a mountain bike and prefers being off the road wherever possible.

On a recent Friday, Emu set off along the Bay Trail, leaving his motorised transport safely parked near the Safety Beach yacht club/community centre, built with good wishes and dollars of the original developers of the nearby “absolute water frontage” housing development, err, marina.

All very pleasant, at first (Emu did have a brief philosophical moment pondering the future after spotting a wooden carving of another flightless bird, albeit a very distant relative).

The gravelled path follows the top of the rock wall protecting Marine Pde and its houses from encroachment by the sea (and absolute water frontage).

But that might yet come if those climate changers are right.

On Emu pedalled, saving his pads from the gravel for the pedals.

Still very pleasant until the Bay Trail reaches a brick toilet block, a children’s playground and low-lying bushes over the foreshore.

The obvious thing is to bump over the gutter and cross to the left-hand side of the bitumen.

The trail ends just shy of the narrowest section of road, a bridge over Sheepwash Creek. Never mind, motor vehicles are limited to 60km/h and provided no one is towing a boat or caravan, a cyclist can just scrape by without handlebars hitting the railings.

Safely over the torrent, Emu discovers the trail next to the bay begins again opposite a service station popular with jet skiers.

Safely back on the gravel, Emu meanders along under the shade of the spreading tea-tree, past a fluorojacketed man adding screws to a “revegetated area” sign and up a small hill with an imposing water views (it’s hard to get away from real estate speak). The summit has a wooden seat and, thoughtfully, a public toilet.

It’s the most scenic spot Emu has

yet seen on the Bay Trail and well suited to being outfitted with a comfort station (remember those? And more about them later).

From there it’s a downhill run into Dromana and its pier precinct, recently “upgraded” by the shire, with bollards, new bitumen on the parking area and a massive flagpole.

Flying from the pole is a flag showing respect (or is that compassion; remember the shire’s Sorry Book?) for the area’s original Aboriginal inhabitants. As an aside, and as an indigenous bird, Emu should add that one of the first encounters the Aborigines had with Europeans ended with a number of the locals being shot.

But today we ride on. There is no gunfire, no obviously indigenous people and no power skis.

Oh yeah, the flagpole: a national flag, two shire flags, one Aboriginal flag, no Torres Strait islander flag. But then again, the strait is a fair way north.

The trail continues to follow the well-tended foreshore, a few turns here and there around privately owned boat sheds, a few directions to “dismount” and several reminders that it’s a shared (with pedestrians) trail.

But what’s this? Emu is at Anthony’s Nose, a picturesque spot on the seaward side of a steep cliff, and there’s a sign saying no riding of bikes between 1 December and 30 April.

The trail disappears under a caravan.

Emu dismounts and walks around the end of the caravan only to discover a line of them. Some are behind boat sheds and most have cars and boats nearby.

The alternative is to cross the busy road, on a bend, and start riding in the left-hand lane.

Emu decides to walk (after all, it is a pushbike), but is he trespassing?

Where does public access begin and end?

There is shade cloth pegged on an access track leading to the beach.

Maybe the inhabitants of these caravans are friendly after all.

They must be patriots. Many of them are flying the national flag and have barbecues.

A university researcher from South Australia clouded up Australia Day this year by maintaining that those who flew the national flag were more likely to be racist. At this stage Emu thinks they are more likely to be caravaners.

Trail daze: The Bay Trail disappears under a caravan at Anthony’s Nose in McCrae and Emu feels like a trespasser standing on someone’s carpet to admire the national flag.

Maybe the flags are to welcome any boats straying into Port Phillip from the sinking Maldives or carrying folks fleeing war-torn Iraq or Afghanistan?

Come to think of it, our national flag is flying in Afghanistan, too.

These folks are on the Nose and they are lucky. They’ve attached their vans to sheds with solid roofs and fixed floors. Further up the hill, homeowners pay a fortune for their digs, and they’re not even close to the beach.

Oddly, the toilet blocks by the trail are locked.

Once past the Nose, there’s a boat ramp, a gravelled car park and then the Bay Trail reappears, as if by magic.

The whole environment changes.

Little bridges cross little creeks, undergrowth has been tended, trees appear healthy. There’s not a camper or caravan in sight.

Emu is in McCrae.

There is the famous lighthouse (decommissioned in 1994), the McCrae Yacht Club and a children’s playground with a pretend lighthouse.

The impressive-looking toilets are open to all. Bright, airy and clean.

On the Emu rides. Past grassy areas with yellowed rectangles of grass, signs of Christmas holiday campers now returned to their normal lives.

Then the trail splits in two as it passes through the heavily populated Rosebud foreshore camping ground.

Happy campers. They’ve got bikes galore and Emu immediately feels less on the nose.

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There is no shortage of national flags here either and some generous folks have left a colour tele behind for the site’s next occupant.

Although he’s an outdoors type, Emu is a bit shy when it comes to public displays of bodily functions, particularly those involving getting rid of waste.

These folks might look friendly and have all the toys Emu agrees with, but the toilets are out of bounds to a flightless, bicycle-riding bird.

The toilet doors don’t require keys like those at the Nose. Oh no.

These locks need a combination. A combination handed only to campers.

Caravaners are issued keys to the toilet locks at the Nose.

Where is democracy? Where is comfort for humankind (or emu-kind)?

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(definitely a misnomer) 700m to the right or 350m to the left. Imagine being caught short and only being able to make it 699m right or 349m right.

Emu might be flightless. He might by tall and gangly and he might not wear Lycra when riding a bike, but he’s not all silly.

No, the best way to avoid the lack of comfort stops being offered on this most democratic of foreshores in this most democratic of shires is to cross the road, find a cafe and order a latte before shuffling off to the amenities.

Ahh, how we enjoy the Bay Trail in summer.

At Rosebud, Emu can graze and lie on the grass.

But be warned, he’s been told there are plans to turn the Village Green into a swimming pool. Grazing will be out, and so too, no doubt, will be running around the pool.

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Jazz at the church JAZZ keyboardist Bob Sedergreen has played with many musicians, including Jimmy Witherspoon, Dizzy Gillespie, Don Burrows, Brian Brown and Judy Jacques.

Sedergreen will be playing a concert in Sorrento over the Labour Day long weekend.

In 1990 Sedergreen won the Inaugural Jazz Award for Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Keyboardist and as an educator was responsible for setting up the jazz components at the Melbourne Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Artist in Residence scheme throughout country and city secondary schools.

Playing with Sedergreen at St Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church, Sorrento, on Sunday 11 March at 3pm are Mark Elton (double bass), Sonja Horbelt (drums), Julie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara (vocals) and Don Stewart (vocals).

Tickets will be available at the door and bookings can be made on 5985 1399 between 9am-midday Tuesday to Friday.

Indigenous garden MORNINGTON Peninsula Shireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nursery coordinator Laura Crilly will conduct an â&#x20AC;&#x153;interactive workshopâ&#x20AC;? on indigenous gardening at The Briars, Mt Martha, on Saturday 17 March.

Topics will include an overview of the peninsulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s indigenous plant communities, how to determine which species are local to an area and the benefits of indigenous gardening.

Ms Crilly will answer gardening questions and demonstrate pruning and planting techniques.

The session will end with a walk through the shireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nursery next to the Eco Living Centre garden, which features a mix of native and food plants.

The indigenous gardening workshop is from 10am-11.30am Saturday 17 March and costs $10 a person. It is at the Eco Living Display Centre at The Briars Park, 450 Nepean Highway, Mt Martha. Bookings: 5987 3078 or 1800 804 009.

New taxi ranks SAFETY and access to taxi services will be improved by new taxi ranks in Mornington and Hastings.

The government has allocated $112,547 for the work, which will be overseen by Mornington Peninsula Shire.

The Mornington rank will be outside Mornington Village Shopping Centre. The Hastings rank will be at Wallaroo Community Centre.

Mornington MP David Morris said taxi services were a critical part of the transport mix in both towns â&#x20AC;&#x153;so this is a big win for safe and convenient transport services on the peninsulaâ&#x20AC;?.

Both ranks will have seating, CCTV surveillance, improved lighting, more prominent signs and better separation of pedestrians and traffic.

The Mornington rank will have safe disability access to the shopping centre, while Hastings will have disability access to the community centre and shops for the first time.

Teen drinking app A SMART phone application to help parents and young people understand new laws covering alcohol and minors has been released by the state government, VicHealth and the Australian Drug Foundation.

It shows simple information on laws about alcohol and under-18s. It is now illegal to serve alcohol in a home to anyone under 18 unless parents or guardians give permission.

Download the app from: itunes. apple.com/au/app/teen-drinking-law/ id495863444?mt=8 For information about new laws on teenage drinking, go to www. teendrinkinglaw.vic.gov.au

Cruising around: UK billionaire and philanthropist Lloyd Dorfmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $50 million, 60-metre long super yacht Elandess off Mornington on Tuesday. Picture: Andrew Mackinnon of aquamanships.com

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By Mike Hast A GLIMPSE of the life of a billionaire was seen at Mornington on Tuesday when the $50 million super yacht M/V Elandess anchored off Mills Beach East.

Elandess is owned by the British founder of Travelex, Lloyd Dorfman, who is reputedly worth $1.3 billion and is known as an entrepreneur and philanthropist.

His story shows what you can do with a good idea and persistence.

Mr Dorfman started his currency exchange business from a small shop in central London in 1976 with a loan from a family friend.

He manned it 12 hours a day and if he needed the toilet, he had to shut the

shop and run to a nearby hotel.

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The billionaire once said his recipe for success was persistence, stick to what you know and who you know, think differently and believe in yourself.

Mr Dorfman is much awarded for his business acumen and was appointed CBE in the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Birthday Honours list in 2008 for services to business and charity.

He is married, has three children, two grandchildren and lives in London.

Elandess was built by Abeking & Rasmussen of Germany and launched in 2009. The exterior was designed

by Donald Starkey and the interior by Bannenberg & Rowell Design.

It is registered in the Cayman Islands.

Elandess is 60 metres long (almost 200 feet), has a beam of 11 metres (about 35 feet) and a draught of 3.5 metres.

Gross tonnage is 1090. It can cruise at 14 knots, driven by two Caterpillar diesel engines power it to a top speed of 16 knots and has a range of 4000 nautical miles.

On its three levels, the super yacht has two staterooms, a 90-square metre main-deck master apartment, four guest

cabins, dining areas and lounge bar.

It accommodates at least 12 guests and 14 crew.

The boat carries two tenders that can be launched from the stern when it is underway.

Elandess has outdoor areas on all three levels and a rectangular pool.

She has visited several towns on the east coast of Australia this summer as well as Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland harbour in NZ. She cruised from Docklands to Mornington on Tuesday and then to Sorrento on Wednesday. The boat leaves Docklands on Monday 27 February.

It is not known if Mr Dorfman is aboard.

Council rejects harbour marina Continued from Page 7

He was pleased the council had recognised the need for a working group. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking forward to working with Parks, DSE and DPCD [the state Department of Planning and Community Development] although it would have been good to do this five years ago,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Mr Donnellan said Parks â&#x20AC;&#x153;had a few solutionsâ&#x20AC;? about making Mornington a safe harbour.

The club still wanted a refuelling and sewage pump-out facility as well as an extension to the pier to provide protection, he said.

Mornington MP David Morris, a trenchant opponent of the marina, said he was â&#x20AC;&#x153;happy with the outcomeâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making the harbour safe has been on my agenda for more than 20 years,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Handing a public harbour to a private company had not been the way to do it, he said.

He would continue lobbying for wavescreens on the new, middle section of the pier and for rebuilding of the outer section.

About $8 million was needed for the two projects, but it would be difficult to find the money â&#x20AC;&#x153;in the short termâ&#x20AC;?.

Mornington Environment Association president Jan Oliver said the rejection was a relief to the group and a victory for almost 1000 people who formally objected to the marina.

At the council meeting in Peninsula Community Theatre, â&#x20AC;&#x153;councillors appeared relieved that the whole situation has been resolvedâ&#x20AC;?.

Ms Oliver said MEA supported the move to set up a working group, but the harbour would be difficult to make safe.

The report to councillors stated abandoning Amendment C107 to the shireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planning scheme would not mean that the safety issues in the harbour were not recognised.

It would give the council an opportunity for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;fresh lookâ&#x20AC;? at how these issues can best be addressed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Much of the information from submissions and expert evidence obtained from the EES and amendment/application process would remain highly relevant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The opportunity should not be lost to pursue the cooperative development of a vision and plan for the harbour area that will serve the whole community, including those involved in boating, into the future.â&#x20AC;?

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Hot rods and films for Variety MORNINGTON hot rod aficionados John and Raelene Leggo, their friends and backers will rumble in to Dromana Drive-In on Saturday afternoon for this year’s edition of “Saturday Night at the Drive-In”.

Owners of several hundred hot rods and other “special interest vehicles” are expected at the drive-in on Nepean Hwy. Funds raised go to the state branch of the national children’s charity Variety.

This is the third show for Variety organised by John and Raelene.

Last year about $18,000 was donated, John said.

“In organising the event, we’ve received great support from Bendigo Bank community branches in the region, Shannons and Variety,” he said.

John said he was stunned when a bank manager offered to help distribute leaflets to neighbours of the drive-in, letting them know about the fireworks.

“It just shows that bankers can be good guys,” he said.

John said anyone can attend the show at a cost of $40 a car. “You can pack the kids into the Tarago and it’s a top day’s entertainment.”

All parking space would be occupied by the hot rodders, but there was parking up the back and people could bring deckchairs and rugs and sit on the lawn to watch the shorts and feature film.

Love the Beast, the doco made by and starring Eric Bana and his be-

loved Ford Falcon XB, is the filmic drawcard, supported by historic shorts such as Mickey Mouse cartoons, Coke adverts and the famous Redex Round Australia Car Trial.

John said Eric Bana had donated the doco, saving organisers several thousand dollars. Love The Beast is the second highest grossing documentary in Australian history.

“We’d hoped to have Eric as a surprise guest, but he’s slicked back his hair and gone off filming a new movie.”

Other highlights include two rock and roll bands and a dance floor, children’s rides, trade stalls, a raffle, fancy dress competition and fireworks.

John and helpers have gathered $20,000 worth of goods for an unreserved auction, to be conducted by Shannons auctioneers and Variety.

“We’ve got jewellery, accommodation, auto parts, cosmetic packs, meal vouchers,” he said.

“Memorabilia includes items from racing legend Jim Richards, who’s coming and will custom sign items for each purchaser.”

Gates open at 3pm, the films start at dusk, raffles at 8 and fireworks at 9.

The drive-in includes Shel’s Diner, a 1950s-style outlet with a wide range of food and drinks.

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The Mornington Peninsula-based Whitetag shark investigation organisation is continuing its electronic monitoring of great white sharks, which regularly visit Corner Inlet near Wilsons Promontory.

Shark hunters are all at sea

By Paul Speelamn BLAIRGOWRIE shark hunter Kent Stannard is off again, but his endeavours are all in the name of science rather than gathering food or breaking catch records.

He and his partners, CSIRO scientists Barry Bruce and Russell Bradford, will soon set off on the next stage of their project to find out the truth about sharks.

Operating under the name of the Mornington Peninsula-based Whitetag organisation and the associated Tag for Life trust, Stannard and his colleagues are headed for Victoria’s far east coast where they have been tagging and tracking white sharks.

Part of the Bringing Sharks to Life program, the latest expedition is a follow-up to their research trip in December 2010 when they tagged and released a 2.8-metre long juvenile female white shark in Corner Inlet.

Her movements over the past 12 months have helped them establish previously unknown behaviour patterns.

In fact, this female shark has been something of a revelation to the researchers as it established a strong and previously unknown connection between Victoria’s Corner Inlet and the Port Stephens/Hawks Nest region of NSW. It also supports the notion that this area of Bass Strait is the point of origin of an eastern seaboard population of white sharks.

The scientists have been able to establish this through genetic mapping (DNA) of tagged sharks in other Australian waters.

They found that white sharks tagged and sampled off SA and WA carried a different genetic signature from those tagged off Victoria and NSW. They say it now appears that Australian waters support two different

Courses taken by white sharks tagged off Hawks Nest, NSW, between 25-28 October 2011.

Listening in: Johno Rudge, above, places an underwater listening device that has helped show an east–west divide between tagged white sharks (top) centred on Corner Inlet, near Wilsons Promontory.

shark populations – eastern and western – with the dividing line most likely in the Bass Strait waters off Wilsons Promontory.

The researchers say the Corner Inlet shark was the first locally tagged white shark to return to Victorian waters.

The CSIRO’s Barry Bruce pioneered the use of satellite tracking technology on a global scale in 2000 off the Ninety Mile Beach with “celebrity” sharks Neale and Heather.

Both made their way up the east coast of Australia, but failed to return.

Since then no white shark research was done in Victorian waters until December 2010 and the Corner Inlet tagging.

Then, after navigating up the east coast of Australia last year via the north-east tip of Tasmania and out into the Pacific, the Corner Inlet shark eventually found its way to the Port Stephens/Hawks Nest region in early winter where it stayed for a while be-

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By late July, it was off the coast near Lakes Entrance at which point the satellite tag ceased transmitting.

“We feared the battery life of the tag had expired or that the tag had in some way become fouled up and prevented transmission,” Stannard said.

“But we felt we had enough evidence to conclude this area of Bass Strait is a white shark nursery at certain times of the year and that Corner Inlet plays a significant role in their behaviour.”

The next stage of the research is now underway.

In December 2011, with the support of the Victorian Abalone Divers Association led by Johno Rudge of Kina Diving, and with the CSIRO, a network of underwater acoustic receivers, or listening posts, was deployed within and outside Corner Inlet to detect signals from tagged sharks.

The sharks, including the Corner In-

let female, have been fitted internally with long-life acoustic tags, which are used for studying behaviour, including residency times – when a shark enters an area, how long it stays and when it leaves.

Each tagged animal has an individual code to identify it. The tag is no bigger than a lipstick container and sits inside the shark’s stomach cavity for the duration of its life without harming it.

“The beauty of these long-life acoustic tags is they open a window into a shark’s behaviour, from juvenile through to adulthood,” Stannard said.

“We know their diet varies as they mature to include other marine species such as seals.

“The tags help identify when a shark begins to extend its range from inner coastal waters as a juvenile to out beyond the continental shelf as it enters adulthood.

“The listening stations also help fellow researchers studying and tagging other species.

“They help gain a greater understanding of when and where fish stocks move and whether or not our tagged sharks move in response.”

December also brought a bonus – the Corner Inlet satellite tag began trans-

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mitting again and, amazingly, from the very spot where the shark was captured, tagged and released one year previously.

“You can’t deny these are intelligent animals,” Stannard said.

“We struggle to read a Melway map or program a sat nav device, yet these guys are equipped with built-in GPS. “What makes this shark’s path unique is that it was still considered a juvenile at the time of tagging.

“We know this behaviour is not uncommon in adult white sharks, but this was the first time we experienced a young shark behaving that way.”

Kent Stannard has recently been appointed to a federal government “expert working group”, which aims to help raise the profile of marine sciences in Australia and overseas.

“We use the white shark as a flagship species to educate the broader community about the marine environment and its importance to all Australians,” he said.

“It is both poorly funded and misunderstood, yet 90 per cent of our population lives within 50 kilometres of the coast.”  Follow Whitetag and its Tag For Life trust on www.whitetag.com.au

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Cliff shave for safety’s sake TRAFFIC travelling along Nepean Highway toward Olivers Hill is being slowed by works to shore up the crumbling cliff near Somme Av. VicRoads is understood to be spending about $1 million to prevent the cliff falling onto the road and damaging nearby houses.

VicRoads also has checked the houses for cracks and taken a photographic record.

A large section of the cliff has been cut away and will be replaced with large rocks contained in steel mesh cages.

Foundations are also being drilled into the rock at the foot of the cliff.

Movement of the Frankston landmark Olivers Hill is regularly monitored by engineers hired by the Department of Sustainability and Environment.

A car park about halfway up the hill was permanently closed about six years ago after a sagging fence line and cracked bitumen indicated the instability of the ground.

The footpath was eventually reopened through the car park.

A DSE spokesperson told The Times in October that there were “no plans to undertake stabilisation works at this time” at the car park.

The hill is zoned “high to very high

risk”. The risks on the hill are well documented in the planning scheme amendment C46: landslide; erosion (caused by waves and flooded waterways); perennial springs destabilising the ground; water flowing across slopes; and from “turbulent and high velocity water flows in gullies and channels after rain events”.

However, future movement on the hill remains an unknown, creating a problem for planners.

Concrete barriers have been placed on the beach to protect houses close to the shore at the northern end of Daveys Bay. Keith Platt

Working to halt cliff’s slide UNSTABLE cliffs at Daveys Bay in Mt Eliza are being reinforced by the Department of Sustainability and Environment.

The cliffs have been on the move for years, threatening to collapse on Daveys Bay Yacht Club.

A property owner has spent more than $1 million shoring up land close to the landslip now being tackled by the DSE. The current works will involve temporarily moving the yacht club’s storage shed.

Wildlife carers’ cash THE state government is offering $5000 grants to wildlife rescuers including shelter operators and foster carers.

Mornington MP David Morris said peninsula carers were passionate “about protecting our vulnerable wildlife and many are volunteers”.

“The funding is part of $1.2 million to support wildlife emergency response groups and includes $27,500 to Phillip Island Nature Park, $40,000 to Zoos Victoria and $2500 to peninsula-based Dolphin Research Institute.

The money would help wildlife rehabilitators cover the cost of vet bills, feed, medicine, maintaining enclosures and training courses.

Applications close on Monday 5 March. Details: Call 13 61 86 or to www. dse.vic.gov.au

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By Mike Hast SOUTHERN Peninsula Rescue Squad’s new boat was officially launched on Saturday 11 February.

The $431,000, 10-metre long Naiad, built by Kirby Marine of WA, was delivered mid-December and has attended about 20 callouts, squad president Eileen Murray said.

Ms Murray said boat builders Rob and Natalie Kirby travelled from WA for the launch “with Natalie pouring the champagne to officially name the boat Southern Peninsula One”.

The boat was bought with part of the proceeds of the sale of the squad’s Bell Longranger 3 helicopter, which went on the market in June 2010 for $1.5 million, but sold for less than $1m.

Other chopper money has been spent on communications and computers at the squad’s Sorrento headquarters.

In June 2009, the squad said some of the proceeds could go to the CFA, SES and other groups, but this had been delayed, Ms Murray said.

The new boat is at Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron’s marina on a $16,000 custom-built float that can be raised and lowered to keep the boat out of the water when not in use.

The rescue squad is intending to move to the yacht squadron when its expansion is completed. Ms Murray said it was hoped to move in August.

Southern Peninsula One was ordered in April 2011 after many months of research and information gathering, she said.

“The Naiad was chosen as the squad believed it would be the ideal vessel

for its area of operation and it certainly has not let the crew down.

“While its shallow draft provides the ability to negotiate around the sandbars at the southern end of Port Phillip, the boat also has the strength and stability to operate in the rough conditions that often prevail both inside the bay and out in Bass Strait.”

The boat has a 3.2-metre beam and is powered by two 300hp Suzuki outboards. It is fitted with radar, remote control FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared Camera) and GPS chart plotter with dual screens. It also has two electric remote control searchlights mounted on the wheelhouse, two VHF radios, one UHF radio and a 27meg radio.

Ms Murray said two of the more significant rescue jobs were: “While searching for a missing spear fisherman off Sorrento Back Beach our boat was called to assist a diver who had resurfaced too quickly and was showing signs of the bends.

Our boat transported him to an ambulance waiting at Sorrento pier and he was then taken by air ambulance to The Alfred hospital.

“During a search for a jet ski reported to be in trouble, we came across two young men in a two-metre inflatable boat. They were being carried offshore by strong winds and were unable to paddle against the wind and current.”

The squad is always seeking new members, Ms Murray said.

Details: Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad, 0417 038 944.

Natalie Kirby of Kirby Marine in Western Australia has christened Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad’s new $431,000 rescue boat.

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Beach access: Mornington Peninsula mayor Frank Martin wants the shire to buy an amphibious wheelchair for the peninsula branch of the Disabled Surfers Association. The Sandcruiser, above, is being used to carry Jenny Angliss-Goodall at this month’s help the trainer day.

Mayor helps disabled surfers Skate park event coup MT Eliza’s skate park is on track for completion in late March and already the shire has scored a major event – the South Eastern Skate and BMX League Competition Series.

The event will be part of the official opening of the skate park at Emil Madsen Reserve on Wooralla Dve on Saturday 26 May. After years of discussion and argument about the location of the skate park, building of the

facility is well advanced with a deep bowl the centrepiece.

Contractors Convic Skate Parks Pty Ltd started work on the $400,000 “full-sized” skate park in early January.

It has been designed with input from professional skaters.

Skaters young and old have been keeping an eye on progress with all giving the thumbs up.

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MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire has come to the aid of the Disabled Surfers Association.

After attending a train the helper day held by the newly formed peninsula branch at Point Leo earlier this month, the mayor Cr Frank Martin has now promised money for a Sandcruiser wheelchair.

The amphibious wheelchair has extra large tyres that enables it to float and be easily pushed across soft sand.

The $5500 being given by the shire will also buy 40 rash vests for the branch to use when it holds its first event for the disabled on Saturday 17 March.

Cr Martin has also said he will propose that the DSA’s peninsula branch is one of two charities to share the proceeds of the mayoral dinner on 27

July. Last year’s dinner raised $30,000.

Secretary of the DSA’s peninsula branch Ash Gardner said he was “delighted” to receive a call from the mayor announcing his intentions and suggested supporters give Cr Martin “a massive thank you”. Cr Martin is expected to announce the DSA grant at a council meeting in Flinders on Monday 27 February.  Volunteers who missed out on the training can still come to the DSA’s community disabled surfing event at Pt Leo from 9am-2pm on Saturday 17 March. Potential sponsors or volunteers can visit www.disabledsurfers.org, call Ash Gardner on 0417 362 983 or find the Facebook page by searching for “Mornington Peninsula Disabled Surfers Association”.

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Sorry record of horse-and-buggy thinking COMMENT

By David Harrison RECORDING of Mornington Peninsula Shire council meetings has suddenly become a high-profile issue down at the Rosebud shire bunker and neither councillors nor staff appear too happy about it.

But the matter is not going away.

A second request to record was made at the 13 February meeting, this time

by Joe Lenzo of Safety Beach.

The first request was made on 31 January by this writer.

Before that I had written to then mayor Cr Graham Pittock seeking permission to record meetings.

The next stage in the matter is imminent – a report is due to councillors in less than 30 days from 19 February.

Requests one and two were knocked back by councillors after brief but impassioned and, one must say, pretty much top-of-the-head, uninformed and/or prejudiced discussion.

The council has a policy under which anyone can ask to record by electronic means all or part of a council meeting.

Councillors then discuss and rule on the request.

Many councils including Frankston already record meetings. Manningham

Council posts its recordings online so people can listen at home at their leisure. Greater Dandenong streams its meetings live, in video, via its website.

Everyone already has the right to “record” a council meeting, down to the last syllable – employing the 19th century invention called shorthand, although forms of speed writing go back to ancient times.

Journalists have for well over a century been taking down court proceedings, parliaments, council meetings and other public forums using Pitman, Dacomb, Gregg – take your pick.

Modern electronic recording devices have taken over because they make reliable, verifiable and accurate records. Notice the forest of them thrust at politicians whenever they open their mouths.

Mornington Peninsula Shire is still in the horse and buggy era. Not until late last year was real thought given to electronic recordings, it seems. Not until recently have councillors considered the matter closely. The debate has just started.

Meantime, the press and other interested parties must rely on their shorthand skills, since unforgiving deadlines require instant access to what was said at a meeting. This reli-

Meaningful squiggles: The Lord’s Prayer as seen by a shorthand writer using the Pitman system.

ance can lead to avoidable inaccuracy, which surely the shire would want to help eliminate.

Writing shorthand is arduous work, which is why parliamentary and court reporters work in short bursts using shorthand machines. Many reporters have imperfect shorthand: it is a tool that must be kept sharp, and rarely is.

The recording policy report heading councillors’ way is crucial both to the present and the future. It is vital that councillors put aside any fears and prejudices and discuss the proposal with open minds, as presumably councillors in other municipalities did before deciding to allow recording.

They must consider that:  Minutes of council meetings are a primary source for historians. If they

are incorrect or inadequate, so is the district’s history.  The shire’s “formal” minutes – who moved and who seconded – are skeletal at best. They include much officer input such as reports and other shire documentation, but generally do not even reveal how individual councillors voted. This is a shame.  Not a word of the councillors’ discussion and debate is recorded for posterity. This is an even greater shame: only shire officers are “heard” in the minutes.  A recording would guarantee that the formal minutes were accurate.  Formal minutes could still be made as a summary of a meeting, with the entire, unedited, recording available to historians and others who want more.

 Such a recording brings council minutes to life – Manningham Council ratepayers and historians can listen to councillors they will probably never meet, speaking in the cut and thrust of verbal battle with passion, with wit, with careful logic or in abysmal ignorance on important issues.

If councillors allow electronic recording, just who should be permitted to record? Just the shire? The press?

Anyone? Without doubt it should be the latter: all that is being conferred is permission for people to do more efficiently and accurately what they have the right to do now.

The shire, clearly concerned about how council proceedings are preserved, will most likely recommend that it, and only it, can record meetings and that it, and only it, can decide what will be released to the public and when.

Will that be directly after the meeting? Next day? Next week? Unedited?

Expurgated? Many await the shire recommendation eagerly to see how it argues its case and thus reveals how open and transparent it is prepared to be.

The councillors, who will rule on all these important issues, have much to weigh up, for this council and into the future.

Free trees SHIRE residents and ratepayers can collect two free trees on Saturday 17 March or any day between Monday 19 and Friday 23 March.

The issuing of free trees was started by the Shire of Mornington in 1983.

It is now a partner program of Schools Environment Week at The Briars Park in Mt Martha every March, which promotes awareness and care of the environment to students.

Trees and shrubs can be collected from:  Mornington Peninsula Youth Enterprise’s nursery, Mitchell St, Mornington.  Rae’s Mitre 10, 136 High St, Hastings, (which also will distribute on Sunday 18 March).  Konnections, corner McDowell St and Rosebud Pde, Rosebud.

All centres open 9am-4pm, and proof of residency is required.

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Home approach: Cathie Coleman at her Bittern studio, which will be open as part of the Peninsula Studio Trail Weekend.

‘Free approach’ reflects artist’s journeys

By Tony Murrell RULES about painting don’t appeal to Cathie Coleman.

The Bittern artist is more comfortable expressing herself in a freer style of form and colour and the results will be on display at her home during the Peninsula Studio Trail weekend, 10-12 March.

“I try to keep my work unencumbered from learnt traditional painting techniques,” says Coleman, who also makes jewellery.

“This way I feel I can remain fresh and experimental, discovering what works for me as I go along.

“It’s an almost ad hoc, hopeful journey that happily other people seem to feel and understand.”

Coleman’s latest works are a departure from the patterned interiors

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in acrylics that she is most associated with.

The newer subjects – local landscapes and quaint interiors – are in oils and chalky pastels in what she terms “a colourist, free style”.

Coleman says that painting in oils requires a different way of thinking to acrylics.

“You can use enriched dark colours and then lighten them up, the opposite technique I used in acrylics, which was more two-dimensional, watery and transluscent.”

Her work is based around life at her farm in Bittern, “The Swamp”, plus places she has travelled recently, including along the Australian east coast, Yarck (towards Victoria’s high country) and along the Murray River.

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bourne State College and has taught art on the Mornington Peninsula for about three decades.

This is her first exhibition for 12 years.

“It’s been an effort to show this work, because I have been uncomfortable with the demands of commercial galleries and the whole commercialism of selling art today.

“I would rather people come and see the paintings in the environment they were made in. I feel my works look better in my home with the surrounding views and objects that are often part of the paintings.”

This is what prompted her to become part of the Peninsula Studio Trail network in which artists open their own studios, giving visitors access to the work where it was created.

“This way people can relate better to my paintings and other works of art.”

Coleman’s unique jewellery and other handmade items will also be on show.

She studied silversmithing and uses sterling silver, found objects, beads and curios in her range of necklaces.

Like her paintings, the jewellery is constantly evolving.  Coleman will open her studio at The Swamp, 166 Hendersons Rd, Bittern, 10am-4pm on the weekend of 10, 11 and 12 March as part of the Peninsula Studio Trail Weekend. Twenty-one artists will display their paintings, sculpture and pottery over the weekend.

For more information and a map, www.virtualsorrento.com.au and look under the “arts” heading for Peninsula Studio Trail’s map and brochure.

PENINSULA Health has started a support group for people with pacemaker-like devices that provide electric shocks to bring the heart’s rhythm to a consistent and regular pace.

Frankston Hospital cardiac technologist Victoria Rotar said patients previously travelled to metropolitan hospitals for forums and support groups.

She said the psychological and emotional components of adjusting to life after getting an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) had seen a great number of patients battle depression and anxiety.

Details: Victoria Rotar, 9784 7998.

Clean up time CLEAN Up Australia Day is on Sunday 4 March at various sites on the peninsula.

One group taking part is Sunshine Reserve Conservation and Fireguard Group, which will be at Sunshine Reserve 9.30am-12.30pm. Volunteers will meet on the Esplanade at the bottom of Hearn Rd, Mt Martha.

A spokeswoman said volunteers were advised to wear sturdy shoes, hat, long sleeves and pants. Morning tea will be provided.

Locations of other sites are at: www.cleanupaustralia.org.au

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Adam Alexander Mobile: 0416 236 393 Stockdale & Leggo Dromana 193 Point Nepean Road Dromana PHONE: 03 5987 3233 Email: aalexander@stockdaleleggo.com.au

Tony Latessa Mobile: 0412 525 151 Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne Street, Frankston PHONE: 03 9781 1588 Email: latessabusinesssales@bigpond.com

Kerry-Lee Marshall Mobile: 0408 363 686 Century 21 Homeport 2100 F/ Flinders Rd HASTINGS PHONE: 03 5979 3555 EMAIL: kerryleemarshall@century21.com.au

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Making a statement with unsurpassed luxury THIS property is no mirage and is unquestionably one of the finest homes in the area.

Enjoying a superb setting on 2500 square metres (approx) of manicured hedge gardens, the gracious property makes no apologies for the first-class indulgence it bestows on its owners. It represents the journeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end and is a reward for you and your family with an astonishing 418-square metres (45 squares) of resort-inspired living where every whim could be catered for including a heated pool and spa, full-sized mod grass tennis court and a games room. The floor plan has two luxurious wings embracing the pool area on either side, making it the centerpiece of the property. Covered and open-air areas face the tennis court and games room. Flanking the wide entry hall is a formal lounge or study with French doors opening to the front verandah. Further on is a vast open-plan living and casual meals zone, with gas log fire, which forms the heart of this contemporary home. Incorporated into this space is a designer kitchen with granite-topped island bar and splashbacks, both complemented by quality Neff and Asko appliances, Miele dishwasher and walk-in pantry. Another huge family room will easily serve as a home theatre. The main bedroom also has French doors opening to the verandah and boasts a fitted, walk-through robe to the luxurious ensuite with twin basins and oversized, frameless shower. Two additional bedrooms are fitted with student desks and share the large family bathroom. There is a three-car garage, separate workshop and additional secure storage for a caravan or boat.

Address: 2 Kirkstall Close, FRANKSTON SOUTH Price: $1.55 million â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $1.65 million Agency: Community Real Estate, 7/20-22 Ranelagh Drive, Mount Eliza, 9708 8667 Agent: James Crowder, 0407 813 377

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Paradise is calling BEAUTIFUL gardens and a sizeable 989-square metre block perfectly complement this large and very stylish brick-veneer home in the Eden Park Estate. It has four bedrooms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the large master suite with a walk-in robe and ensuite â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and there are built-in robes in the other three bedrooms. The high ceilings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2.74 metres (nine feet) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; create a nice sense of space in the living areas and as you enter the home via the formal entry. A lounge room has a gas heater and the kitchen has superb Caesar stone benchtops and stainless-steel appliances. There is a dining alcove adjoining the kitchen and two more living areas â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a family room and rumpus room. The back section of the home features a large paved area, which is a great place to shoot some hoops or utilise the space as extra parking for the second car or a trailer.

Address: 14 Antony Drive, MORNINGTON Auction: Saturday 10 March at 1pm Agency: Conley Luff Real Estate, 188 Main Street, Mornington, 5975 7733 Agent: Kayn Luff, 0416 265 337

5986 8811

1245 Pt Nepean Road, Rosebud www.thobson.com.au $495,000 McCRAE

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MODERN SEASIDE HOME Positioned in a quiet street and only minutes away from Rosebud CBD shops, cafes, cinema and the beach this as-new 3 bedroom home is the ideal retirement or luxury holiday home. Set on a low maintenance block the home makes the PRVW RI QDWXUDO OLJKWLQJ WR FUHDWH EHDXWLIXO OLJKW ÂżOOHG OLYLQJ VSDFHV 7KH FHQWUDO RSHQ SODQ OLYLQJ GLQLQJ NLWFKHQ DUHD RYHUORRNV WKH VXQQ\ VLGH GHFN ZLWK LWV QRUWK IDFLQJ SRVLWLRQ DQG DFFHVV WR WKH JDUGHQ ODZQ DUHD 7KH NLWFKHQ LV VWDWH RI the art, with generous bench space and cupboards and V VWHHO JDV FRRN WRS XQGHU EHQFK RYHQ $OO EHGURRPV KDYH FDUSHWV DQG WKH PDVWHU EHGURRP KDV D ZDON WKURXJK GUHVVLQJ robe area into a luxurious ensuite. 2 bedrooms share the large bathroom. There is a double remote garage with internal access, home still with balance of builders warranty.

Contact: Alex Menassa 0419328775 Inspect: By Appointment

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$399,000

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY - OLD STYLE HOME WITH WATER VIEW AND McCRAE LIGHTHOUSE %X\HUV ZKR KDYH HQHUJ\ DQG LPDJLQDWLRQ DQG WKRVH ZKR DSSUHFLDWH ORFDWLRQ DQG ED\ YLHZV ZLOO VXUHO\ ÂżQG VRPHWKLQJ KHUH 8SVWDLUV WKHUH LV WKH NLWFKHQ OLYLQJ DUHD WKUHH EHGURRPV EDWKURRP DQG WRLOHW 'RZQVWDLUV KDV D OLYLQJ DUHD bathroom, toilet and laundry. The best part of the home is standing on the balcony and looking at the treetops, the ZDWHU DQG WKH 0F&UDH OLJKWKRXVH $ UXVWLF WUHHG EORFN FRXOG EH LPSURYHG WR HQKDQFH WKH YLHZ :LWK VRPH ORYHO\ KRPHV LQ WKH DUHD \RX DUH RQ D ZLQQHU KHUH DQG LWV D VKRUW ZDON YLD Lonsdale St) to McCrae Plaza.

Contact: Terry Hobson 0408 545 654 Inspect: By Appointment

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A class act OFFERING exceptional family living both inside and out – and with a nature reserve at the rear and an easy walk to schools – this stunning home is a class act. The home has been recently renovated and features open-plan living and dining situated around a modern, new kitchen. The main bedroom has a superb ensuite and the main family bathroom has also benefitted from the makeover. Two other bedroom have built-in robes. The living space has been extended with an al fresco deck with room for children and pets to play and further down the backyard is a useful bungalow and garden shed. There is not a cent to spend here, the transformation is complete and it is beautiful.

Address: 8 Redbourne Avenue, MOUNT ELIZA Price: $730,000 – $770,000 Agency: McEwing Partners Real Estate, 7/84 Mt Eliza Way, Mount Eliza, 9787 2422 Agent: Stephen Guthrie, 0418 788 557

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FANTASTIC FIRST HOME OR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY With schools, parks and sporting grounds nearby, public transport on your doorstep and the Austin Rd shops at the end of the street, this attractively-priced 3 bedroom brick YHQHHU KRPH LV ORDGHG ZLWK SRWHQWLDO IRU ¿UVW KRPH EX\HUV UHDG\ WR UROO XS WKHLU VOHHYHV or investors keen to kick off their property portfolio. Set among established gardens on a 591sqm (approx) corner allotment, there is fantastic scope to add some easy extra value with features including a well-proportioned lounge and dining room, kitchen & meals zone overlooking a covered fernery, gas heating, air conditioning plus a 1.5 lockup garage with workshop.

AUCTION: TERMS PRICE GUIDE: INSPECT: CONTACT:

9708 8667

Saturday 17th March at 11am 10% deposit, balance 60 days $350,000 - $380,000 Saturday 11-11.30am John Young 0412 766 804 James Crowder 0407 813 377

Shop 7 / 20-22 Ranelagh Drive MOUNT ELIZA www.communityrealestate.com.au

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63 THE RIDGE, MOUNT ELIZA

SWEET SERENITY ON THE RIDGE Little prepares you for whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behind the long driveway of this luxury family residence. Set in the tranquil surrounds of this much envied street within close proximity to local schools, this split level home enjoys VHUHQH JDUGHQ VXUURXQGV DQG D Ă&#x20AC;RRUSODQ WKDW appreciates the gardens to their fullest. Set on 2082m2 (approx), the 4 bedroom home is an entertainers delight with the entry hall overlooking a formal lounge with OFP and a formal dining room on the other side of the chimney. Wrapped around the other side of the entertaining terrace, a family room is sun drenched and opens to the terrace as does the kitchen and a central meals area. The main bedroom has an atrium-style UHWUHDW ORXQJH D IXOO\ ÂżWWHG GUHVVLQJ URRP DQG D PRGHUQ ensuite with granite-topped vanity and a door to a private courtyard, while three other bedrooms at the other end of the house share a family bathroom also with granite vanity. Beautiful manicured gardens, paved entertaining terrace, a wine cellar and a double lock-up garage.

PRICE GUIDE: $780,000 - $820,000 INSPECT: Saturday 12.00-12.30pm CONTACT: James Crowder 0407 813 377 Deb Ketting-Olivier 0403 554 955

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Shop 7 / 20-22 Ranelagh Drive MOUNT ELIZA www.communityrealestate.com.au

2 KIRKSTALL CLOSE, FRANKSTON SOUTH

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A STATEMENT IN RESORT INSPIRED LUXURY Gracious and spacious on 2/3 acre (approx.) of manicured hedged gardens. Reward your family with this remarkable 45sq home where summer entertaining is pure delight and spectators can enjoy a pool-side drink while watching tennis on the full-size PRG JUDVV FRXUW 2IIHULQJ ÂżYH VWDU IDPLO\ OX[XU\ WKLV breathtaking 3 bedroom + study home will impress the PRVW GLVFHUQLQJ EX\HU VHHNLQJ ORDGV RI OLYLQJ VSDFH DQG D VXPSWXRXV UHVRUW LQVSLUHG OLIHVW\OH IHDWXULQJ D Ă&#x20AC;RRU SODQ WKDW ZUDSV DURXQG D KHDWHG SRRO DQG VSD D FKRLFH RI FRYHUHG DQG XQFRYHUHG DOIUHVFR DUHDV IDFLQJ WKH tennis court and a gymnasium. A formal lounge and GLQLQJ SURYLGH VRSKLVWLFDWHG VSDFHV IRU HOHJDQW entertaining with French doors opening to the front YHUDQGDK $ YDVW RSHQ SODQ OLYLQJ DQG FDVXDO PHDOV DUHD forms the heart of this superbly appointed & contemporary home. A designer kitchen has granite EHQFK WRSV LVODQG EDU DQG VSODVK EDFNV DOO complemented by quality appliances and pantry. $QRWKHU KXJH IDPLO\ URRP ZLOO HDVLO\ VHUYH DV D KRPH theatre while a fantastic games room with wet bar H[WHQGV WR D VW\OLVK FRYHUHG DOIUHVFR DUHD FRPSOHWH ZLWK PDLQV JDV EDUEHFXH GULQNV IULGJH DQG VLQN $ PDVWHUFODVV LQ XQGHUVWDWHG HOHJDQFH WKH PDLQ EHGURRP KDV )UHQFK GRRUV RSHQLQJ WR WKH YHUDQGDK D ÂżWWHG ZDON WKURXJK UREH WR D OX[XU\ HQVXLWH ZLWK WZLQ EDVLQV DQG RYHUVL]H IUDPHOHVV VKRZHU 7ZR DGGLWLRQDO king size bedrooms with student desks are beautifully VHUYHG E\ D ODUJH IDPLO\ EDWKURRP WULSOH UHPRWH JDUDJH PRICE GUIDE: $1.55M - $1.65M INSPECT: Saturday 3.00-3.30pm CONTACT: James Crowder 0407 813 377 Deb Ketting-Olivier 0403 554 955

9708 8667

Shop 7 / 20-22 Ranelagh Drive MOUNT ELIZA www.communityrealestate.com.au

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5976 8000

MORNINGTON

AUCTION SAT 10TH MARCH @ 1:30PM

MORNINGTON

$450,000 - $495,000

CENTRAL TO BENTONS SQUARE, BUS & BOWLS PARADISE CALLING! – 4 BEDROOMS PLUS RUMPUS IN EDEN PARK! - SUIT $600,000 PLUS BUYERS A beautiful garden setting and a big 989M2 lot only a short stroll from the Wetlands complement this stylish BV Home,offering 24.5 squares of zoned living plus alfresco plus an oversized auto d/garage with rear r/door & internal access. With 4 generous bedrooms (large master with FES, Insitu shower/ WIR),formal entry & lounge with gas log fireplace,a superb caesar stone kitchen with s/steel appliances, dining alcove, a bright spacious living room & a big separate rumpus room. Including 9’ceilings, ducted heating ,decorative cornice,& extensive paved areas for Boat & Caravan.

NOTE: DISABLED FRIENDLY FEATURES!

Inspect Sat 1-1.30pm or by appointment

14 Antony Drive

MORNINGTON

AUCTION SAT 17TH MARCH @ 2:30PM

This charming BV Home offers space & comfort to suit a home buyer but with low maintenance & convenience that may suit a villa buyer.

With 3 bedrooms (roomy master with FES/WIR), formal lounge, study nook, stylish kitchen with s/steel appliances & double pantry, an adjoining meals area,a spacious light-filled living room & internal access to the oversized auto d/garage with workshop area. Including 9’ ceilings, ducted heating, dishwasher, sunblinds, deck with pergola & excellent storage.

281 Dunns Road

Inspect Sat 3-3.30pm or by appointment

MORNINGTON

NEG. OVER $630,000

FOUR BEDROOMS AND STUDY PLUS POOL! SUMMERFIELDS REALISATION AUCTION - SUIT $540,000 PLUS BUYERS Beautiful trees & gardens on approx. 1006m2 in cul-de-sac location. Create a wall of greenery from your neighbors with this fine 21.5 Sq. ‘Hepburn’ brick veneer home offering 4 bedrooms (FES/WIR to master), spacious lounge, formal dining , stylish kitchen with stainless steel appliances, large tiled family room, a big separate rumpus , two entertaining areas outside and auto double garage with direct entry.

Inspect Sat 2-2.30pm or by appointment

44 Ben Drive

MORNINGTON

AUCTION SAT 24TH MARCH @ 11.30AM

On a superb 1211m2 court lot in the exclusive Summerfields Estate, this striking BV home offers approx. 24 squares of zoned family living & features polished timber flooring & a fenced solarheated I.G. pool.

With 4 double bedrooms plus study ( master with FENS (spa)/WIR ), formal lounge, a quality kitchen with timber benchtops , S/S 900mm appliances & W.I.Pantry, dining room, a large bright family room, a big separate rumpus , double auto garage , ducted heating & cooling.

4 Cottage Place

Inspect Sat 12- 12.30pm or by appointment

MORNINGTON

$865,000 PLUS

AN ELITE LOCALE ON BELEURA HILL CALLING ALL DEVELOPERS AND INVESTORS - AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY One of the last remaining large development opportunities in Mornington is now offered for sale for the first time in over 20 years!

This superb property boasts a huge 3888M2 approx. allotment offering the utmost in convenience with Bentons Square shopping centre, public transport, and Main Street just minutes away and access to all the facilities that the Peninsula has to offer. Included is a substantial, well presented 4 bedroom brick veneer home with FES & WIR to master, 2 separate living areas, open fire place, ducted heating, 9x6M auto garage/workshop & tennis court.

Inspect by appointment

10 Maxwell Street

MORNINGTON

$390,000 - $425,000

MORNINGTON

$630,000 - $660,000

So private amongst the trees on a superb 1230M2 lot, this charming WB home provides a rare opening into one of Mornington’s most exclusive beachside addresses being central to Mills Beach, Mornington Golf Club & Main Street. With loads of family space comprising 3 bedrooms [ Master with FES & WIR ], lovely formal lounge, stylish kitchen with family/ meals area, large bright living room plus a fabulous 7x6M enclosed entertaining room including built-in bar & cafe blinds. Triple car garage, colourbond shed and sep. cottage with bathroom, toilet, spa, heating & cooling.

176 Barkly Street

MORNINGTON

Inspect by appointment

$655,000 - $665,000

TRENDY AS-NEW BEACHSIDE VILLA

MAKING A BOLD STATEMENT - FOR FAMILY SPACE & HARMONY NEW & BEACHSIDE - ONLY 2 REMAINING

This modern BV villa is in a small beachside group close to Dava shops and includes 2 double bedrooms (BIR’s), quality kitchen with s/steel appliances, an adjoining meals are, a light-filled living room leading out to the delightful rear courtyard, ducted heating,dishwasher & an auto garage.

This substantial brick veneer residence has been freshly painted and has new carpet throughout, offers four large bedrooms plus study (FES with spa/ WIR) , lounge & dining rooms, quality kitchen with stainless steel Blanco appliances and walk-in pantry, big tiled living, ducted heating/cooling/vacuum, double auto garage & 12X5M covered entertaining area.

2/ 21 Kooyonga Gr.

Inspect Thurs & Sat 11-11.30am or by appt. 10 Samantha Drive

5975 7733

Inspect Sat 3-3.30pm or by appointment

Ideally located only a short stroll from the cafes & boutique shopping of vibrant Main Street these luxurious new townhouses offer 20-21sq. of living with downstairs master bedroo with twin WIR’s & FES, study, deluxe kitchen with s/steel appliances and spacious living/dining room with double doors leading to the paved entertaining area. Internal access from the double garage. Upstairs offers 2 large bedrooms with BIR’s, a stylish central bathroom & generous living area.

2&3 / 4 Beatty Parade

Inspect by appointment

Shop 2, 188-194 Main St Mornington

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Your own private oasis

A position that’s just beachy

THE home at this blue-ribbon address offers superb Port Philip Bay views, tranquillity and a fabulous leafy backdrop. Designed by Marklews, the spacious four bedroom plus study tri-level family home is on 2656 square metres (approx) of well-landscaped gardens, which the design of the home embraces to bring the outdoors right to you. The home features both formal and informal living areas with gas heating, a wood fire and split-system heating and cooling. All fixtures and fittings are of a high quality, especially the centrally located kitchen, which has stainless-steel appliances and plenty of cupboard and bench space.

An adjoining family room has access to a paved entertaining area, complete with outdoor spa. With views of the bay from just about every room – heightened by the beautiful and extensive private gardens and lawns – this is a private oasis.

ONLY minutes from Rosebud beaches and shops, this lovely brick home offers openplan living with an outlook to an established garden. There are three bedrooms, all with built-in robes, and a dual-entry bathroom for the main bedroom. The living area includes a kitchen and meals area plus living room and there is gas heating. Set on a 663-square metre block with a wide frontage, there is room for extra vehicles, and a paved driveway leads up to a wide carport. The property, with its fine location, would make a great investment or retirement home.

Address: 2 Parkes Street, McCRAE

Address: 28 Keogh Street, ROSEBUD Price: $359,000 Agency: T Hobson Real Estate, 1245 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud, 5986 8811 Agent: Alex Menassa, 0419 328 775

Price: On application Agency: Stockdale & Leggo, 1089 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud, 5986 8600 Agent: Amanda Kaye, 0408 888 607

Impressive family home

How’s the serenity?

THIS property has an enviable list of features that all combine to create a striking and very practical home – and a Mt Eliza address without the usual price tag. The home is positioned on an 816-square metre block that is well-fenced and has a semi-circular drive with two entrances leading to the double garage. The interior is light and bright with a large formal lounge featuring a very nice double-glazed bay window. Nearby is the well-appointed kitchen and adjoining family room. There is ducted heating, split-system air-conditioning and ceiling fans throughout. The main bedroom has an ensuite and walk-in robe and there are built-in robes in the other two bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside are two garden sheds, one with power connected. A paved entertaining area overlooks the established gardens. The backyard is private with a stand of trees offering some privacy and shade, and there is a nice lawn area.

JUST a short walk to the new Bittern village shops this beautifully maintained home offers serenity like no other in this tightly held location and for nature lovers the Lorna’s Triangle nature reserve is not far away. This well-built Merchant Builder home is sited on approx.

1080-square metres and boasts three separate living areas; there is a formal lounge as you enter and a family room that is slightly partioned from the kitchen and dining area.

There are four bedrooms, the master bedroom has a very nice ensuite with spa and separate shower, and there is a second bathroom. Along the length of the home is a covered timber verandah with ramp leading up to the extensively landscaped gardens with a fernery and established trees that enhance the private setting the home enjoys.

Address: 1360 Nepean Highway, MOUNT ELIZA Price: Negotiable over $480,000 Agency: Century 21 Elite Real Estate, 172 Main Street, Mornington, 5975 4999 Agent: Jamie Hughes, 0430 828 101

Address: 3 Flinders Street, BITTERN Price: Express Sale Agency: Century 21 Homeport, 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555 Agent: Kerry-Lee Marshall, 0408 363 686

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Take five...bedrooms that is ONLY minutes from Rosebud beaches and shops, this lovely brick home offers openplan living with an outlook to an established garden. There are three bedrooms, all with built-in robes, and a dual-entry bathroom for the main bedroom. The living area includes a kitchen and meals area plus living room and there is gas heating. Set on a 663-square metre block with a wide frontage, there is room for extra vehicles, and a paved driveway leads up to a wide carport. The property, with its fine location, would make a great investment or retirement home.

Address: 5 Dale Court, MOUNT MARTHA Price: $540,000 - $590,000 Agency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington 5977 2255 Agent: Lina Luppino, 0419 571 583

Near-new and ready to go AN inspection at your earliest opportunity is recommended as you would not want to miss out on this near-new and completely private home. Interesting from every angle, the surprising home is set an a very manageble 403-square metre (approx) block and has been designed to capture the natural sunlight from every angle, making the living areas light and bright. Split-system heating and cooling is featured throughout the living areas, and there are three bedrooms and a dual-entry bathroom. With its low-maintenance interior and exterior, the home will attract strong interest from all types of buyers.

Address: 1A Dahlia Street, DROMANA Auction: Saturday 10 March at 2pm Agency: Stockdale & Leggo, 193 Point Nepean Road, Dromana, 5987 3233 Agent: Adam Alexander 0416 236 393

Ready, set, build

Designer living

THE vibrant Main Street shopping precinct and cafe lifestyle of Mornington are moments away from this massive 1006-square metre property in Tanti Avenue. The existing dwelling is a large four-bedroom weatherboard home with three living areas and is still quite liveable.

It is leased on a monthly basis. The potential for a block of this size, so close to Mills Beach, is enormous. Full planning approval has already been granted to construct three luxurious townhouses that have been designed by award-winning architect Daryl Pelchen.

Each townhouse will measure approx 229 square metres and will comprise four bedrooms – downstairs master bedroom – three living areas, deluxe kitchen and double garage with internal access plus a courtyard. The asking price has been significantly reduced, so if you are looking for your next development project this could be the one.

LOCATED in the Osborne Rise Estate with parks, walking trails and schools nearby, this modern home is only 15 months old and has a contemporary look. For the young, modern family it represents the perfect package of low-maintenance living and space to grow and entertain. An open-plan layout has a nice flow from room to room with two spacious living areas and a deluxe, galley-style kitchen featuring large benchtops, plenty of cupboards and stainless-steel appliances. For the large family, the home has four bedrooms, three have built-in robes, while the master bedroom has a walk-in robe and ensuite. Outside a steel pergola creates a large undercover area with a delightful garden outlook, just perfect for entertaining or keeping an eye on the children as they play in the secure and roomy backyard. The double garage has internal access to the home and has a rear roller door through to the back for extra vehicle storage.

Address: 34 Tanti Avenue, MORNINGTON Price: Negotiable over $899,000 Agency: Noble Wilson Real Estate, 1/10 Main Street, Mornington, 5976 8000 Agent: Chris Wilson, 0417 147 307

Address: 50 Elspeth Circuit, MOUNT MARTHA Price: $545,000 – $565,000 Agency: Blue Water Bay Real Estate, Shop 37 Bentons Square Shopping Centre Mornington, 5976 1188 Agent: Darren Hood, 0419 666 126

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FRANKSTON SOUTH

8 GULLS WAY

PERFECT BEACH HAVEN For years this family has enjoyed the peace and tranquility of this perfect beach side 3-4 bedroom home set on some 1500 sqm of gently sloping gardens which include a salt chlorinated pool with solar heating.

Well designed and spacious for those extended family holidays or permanent living including two large living areas, open-fire place, views of the bay and only approx. 100m stroll down to the beach or Daveys Bay Yacht Club. Transport is available nearby and access to the main schools just a short distance down the road.

This is an opportunity not to be missed.

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FOR SALE INSPECT Sat 4.00-4.30pm PRICE Offers Over $1.15 million MT ELIZA OFFICE 9787 2422 AGENT Quentin McEwing 0409 389 268 David Rew 0418 553 691

160 Main Street, Mornington Shop 7 /84 Mt Eliza Way, Mt Eliza

5975 4555 9787 2422

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66 OLD MORNINGTON ROAD

HIDDEN GEM Golden mile location and within easy walking distance of Mt Eliza Shops, schools, restaurants and cafĂŠs is this outstanding family residence. Privately positioned at the end of an agapanthus lined driveway home offers zoned formal and informal living areas, study, sun drenched outdoor entertaining leading to an elevated IG pool and mod-grass championship tennis court.

Nothing has been neglected in the presentation of this superb home. For young kids there is the most fantastic large games room separate to the other living areas and complete with its own wood heater and timber beam ceilings. The central focus point of the home excluding the stunning gardens is the galley style kitchen with split black granite bench tops, s/steel gas cook top, double Neff electric ovens and loads of storage. For the entertainers a formal dining and formal lounge area with an adjoining decked outdoor entertaining will be perfect. Floor to ceiling windows surround the lounge room connecting the inside with the beautifully maintained garden.

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FOR SALE BY TENDER INSPECT Sat 3rd March 2.00-3.00pm TENDERS CLOSE 17th March at 4.00pm MT ELIZA OFFICE 9787 2422 AGENT David Rew 0418 553 691 Quentin McEwing 0409 389 268

160 Main Street, Mornington Shop 7 /84 Mt Eliza Way, Mt Eliza

5975 4555 9787 2422

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FRANKSTON SOUTH

608 NEPEAN HIGHWAY

COVETED CLIFF TOP LOCATION Exclusive cliff front Oliverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hill with commanding coastal and Port Phillip bay views on just over an acre of flat land. Be one of only 5 properties that share this coveted position. The property currently hosts an existing dwelling with garage, carport and greenhouse and is able to be tenanted in the short term until building approvals are granted by council.

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FOR SALE INSPECT Sat 4.00-4.30pm PRICE Negotiable over $1.6 million MT ELIZA OFFICE 9787 2422 AGENT Quentin McEwing 0409 389 268

160 Main Street, Mornington Shop 7 /84 Mt Eliza Way, Mt Eliza

5975 4555 9787 2422

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1/30 WARANA WAY

STROLL TO THE VILLAGE Located across the road to the award winning Lintons Nursery and within easy walking distance of Mt Eliza Village is this custom designed three bedroom, two bathroom unit. Boasting a sun drenched tiled living area that runs from the central hallway, a hostess kitchen equipped with Caesar Stone bench tops, stainless steel appliances and glass splash backs and a paved outdoor entertaining area.

Three carpeted bedrooms Master bedroom with tiled ensuite and WIR Tiled entry, wet and living areas Gas ducted heating + split system cooling Double lock-up garage with internal access Stunning tiled bathroom with sep. bath and shower Intercom system Ducted vacuum 5 star instantaneous hot water system

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______________________________________________ FOR SALE ______________________________________________ INSPECT Sat 3.00-3.30pm ______________________________________________ PRICE $650,000 MT ELIZA OFFICE 9787 2422 ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ AGENT Quentin McEwing 0409 389 268

160 Main Street, Mornington Shop 7 /84 Mt Eliza Way, Mt Eliza

5975 4555 9787 2422

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4 Greenhill Road Rosebud

6 Salvia Court Rosebud

12 Bromley Street Rosebud

14 Coral Close Rosebud

STUNNING MODERN DESIGN

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FAMILY LIVING IN A CONVENIENT LOCATION

IDEAL FOR THE GROWING FAMILY

As-new home with a flowing design comprising of 4BRs plus study, FES & family bathroom, kitchen with s/s appliances, dining & large family /rumpus living area, a formal lounge room. Low maintenance 801m2 allotment with paved entertainment area, dble remote garage with access to the rear of the property for boat and caravan storage.

Price $490,000 - $530,000 Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

A beautiful block of land measuring 966m2 (approx.) located at the bottom of a small quiet court that is close to the Carrington Park Golf Club. The land is sub-dividable (STCA). The home features entry hall, o/plan lounge/ dining with gas heating plus s/s heating & cooling. Good sized kitchen with pantry, 3BRs, two with WIRs. Price $480,000 - $549,000 Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

A 3BR, 2 bathroom home with solar electricity. Master bedroom has FES & WIR, the second bedroom also has a WIR. There is a large lounge and formal dining complete with bar, s/s and ceiling fans, a bright kitchen/ meals area, undercover patio and BBQ area. Ducted heating, water tank, carport and landscaped gardens.

Price $397,500 Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

This well presented 4BR rendered BV home is situated in prestigious Rosebud Sth. Offering many features for the fastidious buyer such as two large living areas, GDH, Coonara wood heater, s/s heating & cooling, FES & WIR to main bedroom, 3 BRs with BIR’s, DLUG, undercover outdoor spa and security shutters throughout.

Price $499,000 Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

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20 Irving Court Rosebud

69 First Avenue Rosebud

408 Waterfall Gully Rd Rosebud

VALUE PLUS

POTENTIAL THREE UNIT SITE!

BEACH HAVEN, OH SO CLOSE

YES IT HAS!

A solid 3BR home in a popular location close to the Capel Foreshore. Block measures approx. 580m2, BIR’s to all bedrooms, living room, dining area and o/plan kitchen.

Neat, low maintenance b/yard with shed, carport under roofline, patio area, off street parking two cars. Currently leased to great tenants.

Price Offers invited Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

Great location for this three unit site (STCA). The block is 873 m2 (approx) and situated in a quiet court approximately 500 metres from the bay. Very generous vendors will even throw the house in for nothing! Consisting of brick front exterior, three bedrooms, basic kitchen and bathroom, carport and large shed.

Price Offers invited Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

Family home oozing with character and warmth. This 3BR, fully renovated bayside cottage has lounge at the front flowing through to a modern galley style kitchen. Bedrooms and bathroom are towards the rear of the home one bedroom having sliding doors opening onto Mediterranean style courtyard and garden with a separate studio.

Price $345,000 - $365,000 Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

Yes it has four bedrooms plus a study. Yes it has open plan living/dining. Yes it has a good kitchen with new appliances.

Yes it has ducted heating and a split system. Yes it has a fully fenced outdoor spa. Yes it has a lock up garage and a double carport. Yes it is on a generous 864 m2 (approx.) block of land, sub-dividable (STCA).

Price $449,000 Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

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11 Cain Street Rosebud West

17 Johnson Street Rosebud

18 Woyna Avenue Rosebud West

BUILDING? RENOVATING?

CLEAN, NEAT AND JUST LOVELY

COTTAGE CHARM

LOVELY UNIT WITH A DIFFERENCE

As new, luxury 3BR beachside town house, tastefully presented with comfort in mind. Very livable with tiled flooring, fully equipped kitchen with d/washer and gas/ electric cooking. Peaceful decking, parking for two cars with further parking available on street. Close to the facilities at McCrae. Beach is just across the road.

Lease: $335 per week Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

Comprises 2 good sized bedrooms both with BIRs, one living area with s/system, new kitchen and bathroom, dining area and a large laundry. It is fully fenced and has a lock up single garage. The location is fabulous as it is very close to Rosebud High School and shops. The property is one of two on a compact allotment.

Lease: $270 per week Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

Charming cottage with many wonderful features close to beach and shops. Freshly painted, dble doors opening up onto a small deck area, polished floor boards, full bathroom with sep shower and bath, main bedroom with a second toilet and basin. Ducted heating and s/s (air con & heating), a dishwasher and carpeted bedrooms.

Lease: $280 per week Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

Unit set in a beautiful garden which houses a lovely sun room and has all utilities included in the rent. The unit comprises of 1- 2 BRs. It has a modern kitchen and bathroom, a lovely enclosed courtyard, and a magnificent garden to relax in after a hard day’s work. It is also situated around the corner from the beach.

Lease: $265 per week Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

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24 Orchid Avenue Rosebud

45 St Johns Wood Blairgowrie

66 Casaurina Drive Cape Schanck

125 First Avenue Rosebud

INSPECTION A MUST!

THE CAFE SET

LIVE IN STYLE!

LOOKING FOR A SHORT TERM RENTAL?

This property won’t last long! Features include: Three bedrooms, ensuite to maste,polished boards Vertical blinds, wall furnace.Large covered outdoor entertaining area.Fully fenced on a compact allotment.

6-12 month lease. (rent includes water charges

In Blairgowrie with the beach and shops 500 metres away and gorgeous views to Melbourne. In a great location the house is elevated with a deck leading from the lounge overlooking the bay. The house consists of 3 BRs, one bathroom, open plan dining and lounge and an undercover car port.

Lease: $300 per week Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

Lease: $350 per week Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

Outstanding rental property for negotiable period up to December 2012, perfect if you’re building or renovating.

Recently built, fully furnished, 4BR home, adjoining the RACV Cape Schanck golf course. Large master bedroom with ensuite, main b/room with shower and sep powder room.

Lease: $500 per week Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

Then this fully furnished property will be perfect!

The inside comprises of two living areas, a modern, fully equipped kitchen, three bedrooms (master with ensuite). Outside is an undercover entertaining area, and an undercover BBQ. Available for a short term lease only from February 1, 2012.

Lease: $400 per week Inspect By appointment Contact Rosebud Office 5986 8600

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2 Ocean Street Dromana

1a Dahlia Street Dromana

Safety Beach

Opportunity Awaits - Close To Waters Edge

Majestic City, Mt. Martha & Port Phillip Bay Views

Motivated Seller - Must Off Load

So Close To Everything

Easy walking distance just 400ms(approx) to the Safety Beach foreshore and boat ramp is this incredible opportunity to acquire a lovely weekend retreat which could become a multi-dwelling townhouse development in the future(STCA).

Upstairs features open plan lounge/dining/kitchen with a bathroom and balcony. Split a/c, great storage shed and fully fenced. A very unique position and a very rare offering.

Auction This Saturday 25th February at 2.30pm Inspect Wed & Sat 2-2.30pm Contact 03 5987 3233

Positioned brilliantly at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac this incredible, fully renovated home has style, space, character and warmth. Two large entertainment balconies to enjoy the bay and lights. 3-4 bedrooms, study/home office, 3 bathrooms, 3 toilets and spacious open plan living/kitchen/ meals, master bedroom upstairs. Lots of storage and cupboard space. Huge workshop area underneath.

Auction Saturday 10th March at 12.00pm Inspect: Sat & Sun 1-1.30pm Contact 03 5987 3233

Inspect ASAP! Surprising inside is this stunning home set upon 403sqm (approx) of easy to maintain land. Virtually brand new, completely private and designed to capture every degree sunlight this home would make an ideal purchase for a first home buyer, retiree or astute investor. 3 bedrooms, semi ensuite from master, split reverse a/c, bright, light and airy. An excellent addition to your investment portfolio.

Auction Saturday 10th March at 2.00pm Inspect Sat 12-12.30pm Contact 03 5987 3233

Buy now and be in for Summer! Gorgeous, cute yet totally practical bathing box. Great position, Fish & Chips, Pizza, 7- Eleven, parking & wash room, all within 50 metres. Totally re-built less than 10 years ago with c/b roof; this is a great and very affordable opportunity to buy foreshore heritage.

First in, gets undressed Price Inspect Contact

$319,000

By Appointment 03 5987 3233

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Tremendous Value - Walk To Shops & Waters Edge

This BV home boasts 3 bedrooms; master with FES & WIR, other 2 bedrooms with BIRs, good size living, kitchen and dining areas, s/system heating and cooling and a great covered entertaining deck. This property will make a great investment, holiday or permanent home, securely tenanted until August 2012 and on land size of approx. 695sqm with potential for further development STCA.

This home is centrally located and is within minutes walking distance to the beach and very close to the new Martha Cove marina precinct. On an allotment of 830sqm (approx) this rendered home consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 living areas, dining, spacious bathroom, double garage and a double carport. Walk to the beach less than 800 metres away. Plenty of land to kick a football or for the family pets or to develop.

Set just a short stroll to the beach and shops is this stunning single level town home with many pleasing features. Be the first to acquire this stunning home and you won’t be disappointed. The position is excellent, you can even sell your car. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms including ensuite from master, lovely open plan living with s/s appliances in kitchen, trendy polished timber floor, evaporative cooling and gas ducted heating. Just one of two units on the block.

Set in a quiet and private court setting this lovely home is just a mere 600m (approx) from the beach and the Dromana shopping strip. This very neat and tidy home features sun filled rooms and wide open living spaces. Three spacious bedrooms, master with FES, two separate living areas, open plan kitchen/meals/living, GDH and ample bench space in kitchen. Solar electricity, double remote garage, landscaped, easy to maintain gardens.

Price Inspect Contact

Price Inspect Contact

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$419,000

By Appointment 03 5987 3233

$445,000 - $475,000

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Safety Beach

Super Close To The Beach - Hot Position

Motivated Seller

Stunning Home In A Stunning Setting

Style, Sophistication & Sure To Impress

Ready, set, go!!! Be quick to view this ideally located home just a short walk to the foreshore, public transport and yacht club.

Recently refurbished, the home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, spacious open plan living, room for 4-5 vehicles, an excellent storage shed and a circular drive way. With million dollar water front homes selling just across the road this trendy beach pad is a must see. Set within an area yet to reach its full potential, the last piece of the puzzle is you - so call now!

Price $485,000 Inspect

By Appointment Contact 03 5987 3233

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 ensuite, kitchen with stainless euro appliances with big meals area. Gas heating + coonara + R/C split A/C. Two large separate living areas plus formal dining room or study, upstairs/downstairs outdoor entertaining areas with Port Phillip bay views as well as rural views of Dromana & Red Hill.

From this character filled home you are walking distance to pristine sands, parklands and the Martha Cove marina precinct. With immaculate presentation throughout there are generous amounts of space for entertaining and family living. Situated in a private cul-de-sac and featuring a master bedroom with FES, 4 bedrooms with BIR’s, formal & informal dining zones and two huge living areas. 22 squares (approx) in size, evaporative cooling, dishwasher.

Uniquely designed and positioned in a picturesque setting is this contemporary family home set on over 834sqm approx of land.

Huge open plan living, sun filled rooms and gorgeous Port Phillip Bay views. The renovated home features polished timber floors, 3 spacious bedrooms, ensuite from master, open plan living/meals/ kitchen which opens out onto a large entertainment balcony with view as far as the eye can see. Huge 4 car garage.

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Walk To The Beach

Location, Lifestyle & Luxury

This home is positioned in a highly regarded blue ribbon dress circle location and will be the first time sold since being owner built. With comprehensive bay vistas from upstairs, the home is ideal for a family or weekenders.

Approx. 9 years young and with approx. 30sq of living, 4 large bedrooms, master and ensuite, dishwasher, double remote garage with access to the backyard via the garage.

You are located within walking distance to the pristine sands of Safety Beach with a walkway at the end of the street. With immaculate presentation this 35sq approx two storey home is situated on approx 641sqm and boasting 4 bedrooms, master with full ensuite and WIR, other bedrooms with BIRs, open plan modern kitchen/dining/ living with another two living areas there is plenty of room for the whole family.

Located among mature trees and acreage properties this luxuriously renovated 3 bedroom + study home has upstairs master bedroom with FES. Downstairs comprises the of formal dining & living area, newly renovated kitchen with s/steel appliances inc. dishwasher and second living area. With a neutral colour scheme and sleek modern appearance this home truly is a work of art.

Just under 1000sqm of prime land opposite the beach ready for further development (STCA). The current brick veneer dwelling has been very well maintained and features three bedrooms and a bathroom with combined lounge and dining and separate kitchen.

The home has a flat roof, so going upwards is an option and there is plenty of space on the flat block that measures 15m x 65m.

Plenty of options here to sub-divide, re-build, go up or extend.

Price Inspect Contact

Price Inspect Contact

Price Inspect Contact

Price Inspect Contact

$695,000 plus

By Appointment 03 5987 3233

5987 3233

$699,000

By Appointment 03 5987 3233

$750,000 - $790,000

By Appointment 03 5987 3233

Prime Position

$1,195,000

By Appointment 03 5987 3233

193 Point Nepean Road, Dromana VIC 3936

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For Sale

17/2a Bentons Road, Mount Martha

For Sale

Beachside Modern Townhouse

For Sale

Beaches and coastal walking tracks across the road and situated in a peaceful location this 3 bedroom townhouse is sure to impress. Open plan living that combines dining/kitchen and overlooks a private and beautifully landscaped courtyard. Kitchen features stainless steel appliances, gas cooking and dishwasher. Second storey comprises 3 bedrooms, 2nd living area and spacious bathroom with shower and bath.

Extras include powder room, ducted gas heating and DLUG with internal access.

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Price: $450,000 Contact: Louise Varigos 0408 885 982

Price: $540,000 - $590,000 Inspect: Lina Luppino 0419 571 583

19 Dorset Road, Mount Martha Fabulous Family Home

For Sale

For Sale

119 Seaview Avenue, Safety Beach Seaview at Martha Cove

Absolutely immaculate four bedroom plus study family home set on approx. 900sqm block. Ideal for permanent living or just for holidaying there is lots of natural light beaming into the family room and main living DUHD ZLWK RSHQ ÀUH SODFH DQG RYHUORRNLQJ WKH outside entertaining area and established gardens. Cook up a storm in the gourmet kitchen with Caesar stone bench tops. The two storey home has master living and ensuite upstairs with bay views and natural setting.

Walking distance from Martha Cove Marina and approx. 500 meters from the main foreshore, this luxury townhouse is almost completed. Approx. 27 squares of living comprising of 3 bedrooms plus parents retreat, 2 bathrooms, powder room, 2 separate living areas, Caesar stone kitchen bench tops with tiled splash back, Smeg s/steel appliances, Rinnai 24hr gas HWS, heating with programmable thermostat and s/system air conditioning. Landscaping and fenced with coloured concrete aggregate to front driveway.

Price Guide: $550,000 -$590,000 Inspect: Lina Luppino 0419 571 583

Price Guide: $695,000 - $740,000 Inspect: Lina Luppino 0419 571 583

1/14-16 Lucerne Avenue, Mornington Gorgeous Beachside Townhouse

For Sale

5 Dale Court, Mount Martha Fabulous Five

For Sale

34 Finlayson Avenue, Mount Martha Un-interrupted Bay and City Views

This gorgeous home has been tastefully GHFRUDWHG ZLWK TXDOLW\ À[WXUHV DQG ÀWWLQJV Approx 24sq. in size with master bedroom, FES & WIR on the ground level that leads into a open plan living area spilling out into alfresco outdoor entertaining area. Gourmet kitchen with granite bench tops, porcelain tiles. Internal access from the double lock up garage.Separate laundry and powder room. Top level, 2 double bedrooms, separate living / study area, main bathroom and spa.

)URP WKH ODUJH EDOFRQ\ HQMR\ PDJQLÀFHQW 180 degree views with un-interrupted bay and city skyline vista that will leave you spellbound. Set on approx 1530 sqm of land the main house offers 2 bedrooms plus rumpus room that could be converted into another two bedrooms. Open style living, renovated kitchen, meals and family room. In-ground pool and outdoor entertaining area. Great holiday home or live comfortably while planning to build your dream home.

Price: $660,000 - $695,000 Contact: Lina Luppino 0419 571 583

Price: $760,000 + Inspect: Lina Luppino 0419 571 583

2/130a Bentons Road,Mount Martha Elegant Townhouse Walk To Everything.

This simply irresistible residence comprises 3 bedrooms with WIR’s, main with ensuite, second large bathroom with bath, shower & vanity, formal lounge, open plan family room, hostess kitchen with Ceaserstone benchtops and stainless steel appliances.

Other features include ducted heating, 2 x reverse cycle cooling, delightful courtyard & alfresco area, DLUG with rear access and internal access. Don’t delay, inspect today and submit your offer!!!

Price: $489,000 Contact: Louise Varigos 0408 885 982

For Sale

6 Meadow Crest Circuit, Mount Martha Investors, First Home Buyers and Retiree’s Set in an exclusive conclave this 3 bedroom townhouse is real value for money. The main bedroom has full ensuite and BIR’s, further 2 bedrooms have BIR’s, large family bathroom with separate W/C. Kitchen has laminate benchtops, stainless steel appliances, open plan living areas with outdoor pergola! Internal access to DLUG.

Price Guide: $395,000 - $420,000 Contact: Louise Varigos 0408 885 982

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dŚŝƐ ǀĞƌLJ ďƵƐLJ ƐƚĂŶĚͲĂůŽŶĞ ŵŝůŬ ďĂƌ ͬ ŵŝdžĞĚ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ͻ dŽƚĂů ƐŝnjĞ ϭϮϮƐƋŵ ƐĞƌǀŝĐŝŶŐ ůŽĐĂů dŽŽƚŐĂƌŽŽŬ ĂŶĚ ƐƵƌƌŽƵŶĚŝŶŐ ĂƌĞĂƐ ĨŽƌ ǁĞůů ŽǀĞƌ ͻ ŝƌ ĐŽŶĚŝƟŽŶŝŶŐ ϰϬ LJĞĂƌƐ͘ ƵƌƌĞŶƚ ŽǁŶĞƌ ŚĂƐ ƚŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ƌƵŶŶŝŶŐ ůŝŬĞ ĐůŽĐŬǁŽƌŬ ͻ ĂLJ ǀŝĞǁƐ ĂŶĚ ŝƐ ƌĞĂĚLJ ƚŽ ŵŽǀĞ ŽŶ͘ 'ƌĞĂƚ ůĞĂƐĞ ƚĞƌŵƐ͕ ĐŚĞĂƉ ƌĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ŚƵŐĞ ƚĂŬŝŶŐƐ͘ KǁŶĞƌ ǁŝůůŝŶŐ ƚŽ ƚƌŝĂů

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϴϱ͕ϬϬϬ t/tK ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ ZƵƐƐĞůů DƵƌƉŚLJ ϬϰϬϳ ϴϯϵ ϭϴϰ

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϮϮϱ͕ϬϬϬ н ^ s ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ ZƵƐƐĞůů DƵƌƉŚLJ ϬϰϬϳ ϴϯϵ ϭϴϰ

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ ΨϮϱϬ͕ϬϬϬ н ^ s ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ ZƵƐƐĞůů DƵƌƉŚLJ ϬϰϬϳ ϴϯϵ ϭϴϰ

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϳϱ͕ϬϬϬ н ^ s ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ dĂŶLJĂ ^ĐĂŐůŝĂƌŝŶŝ Ϭϰϯϴ Ϯϴϵ ϴϱϵ

s W> / E > ^ >

t ZĂǁ ^ƵŐĂƌ

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ ʹ ZŽƐĞďƵĚ

ƌĂŶĚ EĞǁ /Ŷ ƌŽŵĂŶĂ

ĂůůŝŶŐ ůů &ŽŽĚŝĞƐ

dŚŝƐ ďĞĂĐŚ ĞŶĚ ĐĂĨĠ ǀĞƌLJ ǁĞůů ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶĞĚ ŝŶ DĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ĐŽŵĞƐ ŝŐ͕ ďŽůĚ ĂŶĚ ďƌĂŶĚ ŶĞǁ ŝƐ ƚŚŝƐ ƐŽŽŶ ƚŽ ďĞ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚĞĚ ƌĞƚĂŝů ƐƉĂĐĞ 'ƌĞĂƚ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚLJ ƚŽ ƐĞĐƵƌĞ ƚŚŝƐ ƵŶŝƋƵĞ ĐĂĨĠͬƉƌŽǀĞĚŽƌĞ ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ŐŽŽĚ ƐŝnjĞĚ ĐŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂů ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ͕ ŶĞĂƌ ŶĞǁ Įƚ ŽƵƚ ĂŶĚ Ă ŽĨ ĂƉƉƌŽdž ϭϰϱƐƋŵ͘/ĚĞĂůůLJ ƐƵŝƚĞĚ ƚŽ ŝŶǀĞƐƚŽƌƐ Žƌ ŽǁŶĞƌ ŽƉĞƌĂƚŽƌƐ ŝŶ ĚŝƌĞĐƚůLJ ŽƉƉŽƐŝƚĞ ƚŚĞ ďĞĂĐŚ ŽŶ Wƚ EĞƉĞĂŶ ZĚ͘ dŚŝƐ ůŝĐĞŶĐĞĚ ĐĂĨĠ ƌŽĂƌŝŶŐ ƚƌĂĚĞ͘ KǁŶĞƌƐ ŐŽŝŶŐ ŽǀĞƌƐĞĂƐ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞ ƋƵŝĐŬ ƐĂůĞ͘ dĂŬŝŶŐƐ ƚŚĞ ŚŽƐƉŝƚĂůŝƚLJ͕ ƌĞƚĂŝů Žƌ ĐŽƌƉŽƌĂƚĞ ƐĞĐƚŽƌƐ͘ ĞŶũŽLJƐ ƐƚƌŽŶŐ͕ ƌĞŐƵůĂƌ ĐůŝĞŶƚĞůĞ͕ ƐŽůŝĚ ƚĂŬŝŶŐƐ͕ ŐƌĞĂƚ ůĞĂƐĞ ƚĞƌŵƐ ĂƉƉƌŽdž͘ Ψϴ͕ϬϬϬƉǁ ǁŝƚŚ ůŽŶŐ ƚĞƌŵ ůĞĂƐĞ͘ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚLJ ƚŽ ĨƵƌƚŚĞƌ ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞ͘ dŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŝƐ ĞdžƚƌĞŵĞůLJ ǁĞůů ƉƌŝĐĞĚ ƚŽ ƐĞůů ĂƐ ǀĞŶĚŽƌƐ ĂƌĞ ŵŽǀŝŶŐ ŽŶ ƚŽ ŽƚŚĞƌ ǀĞŶƚƵƌĞƐ͘

WƌŝĐĞ KŶ ƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ <ĞǀŝŶ tƌŝŐŚƚ Ϭϰϭϳ ϱϲϰ ϰϱϰ

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ ʹ DŽƵŶƚ DĂƌƚŚĂ

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϱϯϬ͕ϬϬϬ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ ZƵƐƐĞůů DƵƌƉŚLJ ϬϰϬϳ ϴϯϵ ϭϴϰ

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ Ψϵϱ͕ϬϬϬ н ^ s ŽŶƚĂĐƚ ZƵƐƐĞůů DƵƌƉŚLJ ϬϰϬϳ ϴϯϵ ϭϴϰ

&Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ Ͳ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ ʹ ZŽƐĞďƵĚ

U OF ND FE ER R

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ ʹ DŽďŝůĞ ƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ

KŶĞ ŽĨ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ͛Ɛ ůŽŶŐĞƐƚ ĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚ ŚĂŝƌ ƐĂůŽŶ ŝƐ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ŵĂƌŬĞƚ͕ ƚŚĞ ƌĞŶƚ ŝƐ ĐŚĞĂƉ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ŝƐ ŐƌĞĂƚ͕ ϭϬ ĐƵƫŶŐ ƐƚĂƟŽŶƐ ĂŶĚ ƌŽŽŵ ĨŽƌ ďĞĂƵƚLJ͘ dŚŝƐ ŝƐ ĂŶ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚLJ ŶŽƚ ƚŽ ďĞ ŵŝƐƐĞĚ͘ WƌŝĐĞĚ ƚŽ ƐĞůů͘

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ ʹ ƌŽŵĂŶĂ

E

E dŚĞ 'ĂƌůŝĐ <ŝƐƐ ZĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚ ŽĨ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ ŝƐ ĂŶ ĂǁĂƌĚ ǁŝŶŶŝŶŐ ƌĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚ Θ ĞĂƐŝůLJ ŽŶĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ďĞƐƚ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ WĞŶŝŶƐƵůĂ͘ ƵƌƌĞŶƚůLJ ŽƉĞƌĂƟŶŐ ŽŶůLJ ϱ ůƵŶĐŚĞƐ ĂŶĚ ϰ ĚŝŶŶĞƌƐ Ɖǁ ĐůŽƐĞĚ ĨŽƌ ϱ ǁĞĞŬƐ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚ ƚŚĞ LJĞĂƌ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŚĂƐ ƉůĞŶƚLJ ŽĨ ƐĐŽƉĞ ƚŽ ŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞ ƚŚĞ ĂůƌĞĂĚLJ ŚĞĂůƚŚLJ ƉƌŽĮƚƐ͘ ZĞĂůŝƐƟĐĂůůLJ ƉƌŝĐĞĚ Ͳ ĮƌƐƚ ƟŵĞ ŽīĞƌĞĚ͘

ͻ ϲ ŽĸĐĞƐ ͻ ƐƚĂī ĂŵĞŶŝƟĞƐ ͻ ƚĞƌƌŝĮĐ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ

>ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϮϱϰϬ ƉĐŵ н '^d н K' ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ dĂŶLJĂ ^ĐĂŐůŝĂƌŝŶŝ Ϭϰϯϴ Ϯϴϵ ϴϱϵ

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ ʹ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ

KŶĞ KĨ dŚĞ ĞƐƚ

,Ăŝƌ 'ĞŶĞƌĂƟŽŶ

KĸĐĞ ^ƉĂĐĞ &Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ

t

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ ʹ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ

KƌŝŐŝŶĂů ŽǁŶĞƌ ŚĂƐ ĚĞĐŝĚĞĚ ƚŽ ƌĞƟƌĞ ĂŌĞƌ Ϯϲ LJĞĂƌƐ͊ ^ƚƌŽŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŶƐŝƐƚĞŶƚ ƚĂŬŝŶŐƐ ƚŚŝƐ ŽŶĞ ŵĂŶ ƐŚŽǁ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƐ Ă ǀĞƌLJ ƐŽůŝĚ ŝŶĐŽŵĞ͕ ĞƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ sĞŚŝĐůĞ ŝŶĐůƵƐŝǀĞ͘ EŽƚ ƚŽ ďĞ ŵŝƐƐĞĚ͘

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ ʹ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ

&Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ ʹ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ

U OF ND FE ER R

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ ʹ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ WĞŶŝŶƐƵůĂ

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϲϯϱ͕ϬϬϬ н ^ s ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ ZƵƐƐĞůů DƵƌƉŚLJ ϬϰϬϳ ϴϯϵ ϭϴϰ

Price Reduced

ZĞĐĞƐƐŝŽŶ WƌŽŽĨ EŝĐŚĞ ƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ

'ƌĞĂƚ >ŽĐĂƟŽŶ Ͳ KƉƉŽƐŝƚĞ ĞĂĐŚ

/ĚĞĂů >ŽĐĂƟŽŶ

&ƌĞĞŚŽůĚ &ĂĐƚŽƌLJͬKĸĐĞ ^ƉĂĐĞ

Θ : ^ŚĂǀĞƌ ĂŶĚ ůŝƉƉĞƌ ZĞƉĂŝƌƐ ŝƐ Ă ƵŶŝƋƵĞ ŶŝĐŚĞ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐĞƐ ŽƉĞƌĂƟŶŐ ĨƌŽŵ Ă ƉƵƌƉŽƐĞ ďƵŝůƚ ϭϬŵ dž ϭϬŵ ǁŽƌŬƐŚŽƉ ĂŶĚ ǀĂŶ͘ /ƚ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚ ĨŽƌ ŽǀĞƌ ϭϱ LJĞĂƌƐ ĂŶĚ ƐƟůů ŐŽŝŶŐ ƐƚƌŽŶŐ͘ dŚĞLJ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝnjĞ ŝŶ ƐĂůĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƐĞƌǀŝĐŝŶŐ Ăůů ƚLJƉĞƐ ŽĨ ƐŚĂǀĞƌƐ͕ ĐůŝƉƉĞƌƐ ĂŶĚ ƌĂnjŽƌƐ͘ ĂƐŝůLJ ĞdžƉĂŶĚĞĚ͕ ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚ ƉƌŽĮƚƐ͕ ƚŚĞ ĂƐŬŝŶŐ ƉƌŝĐĞ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞƐ Ă ĨƵůůLJ ĮƩĞĚ ǀĂŶ ǁŝƚŚ ϮϰϬs͘

dŚĞ ŝĐŽŶŝĐ Dƚ DĂƌƚŚĂ ŵŝůŬďĂƌͬ ĐĂĨĠ ŝƐ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ŵĂƌŬĞƚ͘ hŶĚŽƵďƚĞĚůLJ ŽŶĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ďĞƐƚ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶƐ ŝŶ DŽƵŶƚ DĂƌƚŚĂ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ďŽĂƐƚƐ ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ĐŽŶƐŝƐƚĞŶƚ ƚĂŬŝŶŐƐ ǁŝƚŚ ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚ ůĞĂƐĞ ƚĞƌŵƐ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŶĚŝƟŽŶƐ͘

/ĚĞĂůůLJ ƐŝƚƵĂƚĞĚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŚƵď ŽĨ ƚŚĞ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ /ŶĚƵƐƚƌŝĂů ƐƚĂƚĞ ŝƐ ƚŚŝƐ ĂƉƉƌŽdž͘ ϮϮϬƐƋŵ ĨĂĐƚŽƌLJ ǁŝƚŚ ƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞ ŽĸĐĞ ĨĂĐŝůŝƟĞƐ͘ DƵůƟƉůĞ ƐĞĐƵƌĞ ĐĂƌ ƉĂƌŬŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĨƌŽŶƚ ĂŶĚ ƌĞĂƌ ƌŽůůĞƌ ĚŽŽƌƐ ǁŝƚŚ ŽƵƚĚŽŽƌ ƌĞĂƌ ƐƚŽƌĂŐĞ ĐŽŵƉůŝŵĞŶƚ ƚŚŝƐ ƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJ͘ /ĚĞĂů ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ĨŽƌ LJŽƵƌ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ͘

dŚŝƐ ǁĞůů ŵĂŝŶƚĂŝŶĞĚ ĨĂĐƚŽƌLJ ǁŝƚŚ ƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞ ŽĸĐĞ ƐƉĂĐĞ ŚĂƐ Ă ƐŚŽǁ ĐĂƐĞ ĞŶƚƌĂŶĐĞ ƚŚĂƚ ǁŽƵůĚ ĐŽŵƉůĞŵĞŶƚ ĂŶLJ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ͘ tŝƚŚ ϭϬϬƐƋ ŵĞƚĞƌƐ ŽĨ ŽĸĐĞ ƐƉĂĐĞ ĂŶĚ ϭϱϬ ƐƋ ŵĞƚĞƌƐ ŽĨ ĨĂĐƚŽƌLJ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJ ŝƐ ƐŝƚƵĂƚĞĚ ďĞŚŝŶĚ ƵŶŶŝŶŐƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŝŶĚƵƐƚƌŝĂů ĂƌĞĂ ŽĨ ZŽƐĞďƵĚ͘ /ŶƐƉĞĐƟŽŶ Ă ŵƵƐƚ͘

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϮϱϬ͕ϬϬϬ н ^ s

>ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϭϰϳϱ W D н K'^ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ ZƵƐƐĞůů DƵƌƉŚLJ ϬϰϬϳ ϴϯϵ ϭϴϰ

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ ΨϰϱϬ͕ϬϬϬ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ ZƵƐƐĞůů DƵƌƉŚLJ ϬϰϬϳ ϴϯϵ ϭϴϰ

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϭϱϬ͕ϬϬϬ н ^ s

ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ 'ĂƌLJ ZĂůƉŚ Ϭϰϭϴ ϱϯϱ ϱϬϯ

ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ dĂŶLJĂ ^ĐĂŐůŝĂƌŝŶŝ Ϭϰϯϴ Ϯϴϵ ϴϱϵ

ũŽΛŬĞǀŝŶǁƌŝŐŚƚƌĞ͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵ

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Easy to run

Salon style

THIS stand-alone kiosk on the Kmart side of Bayside Shopping Centre is less than 12 months old and has near-new equipment.

There is table seating for 34 and opening hours are from 9am seven days a week. The business is managed part-time and has one full-time and three part-time staff members.

WELL located in trendy Red Hill, this salon has great views and good parking areas.

There are 6 stations and 2 basins, a beauty room, laundry and staff room. The business is run with one full-time apprentice and the current operator, who wishes to retire.

Trading hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 8am to 1pm. There are seven years left on the lease.

Cafe, FRANKSTON Price: $130,000 + SAV Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Graham Haddock, 0417 360 963

Hair Salon, RED HILL Price: $49,950 + SAV Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston Agent: Graham Haddock, 0417 360 963

Business Sales Specialists www.latessabusiness.com.au

50 Playne Street Frankston

Tel: (03) 9781 1588 FLORIST & GIFTS

COFFEE LOUNGE

CLEANING SERVICE

Telecommunications & electronics, computing & entertainment, Optus mobile & broadband contracts. Well presented in main street, 24/7 security system, 5 ½ days.

Time for a change of scenery?

Beautifully presented shop in main street of Yarrawonga. Ready for a quick sale as new owner ÂżQGV KHUVHOI QRW VXLWHG WR WKH business.

Very attractive little cafĂŠ in good location with cheap rent. Seats 10 inside & 12 outside. Trades 7 days 9am to 5pm.

WILL SELL QUICKLY!

Residential & commercial, also does property maintenance. Major contracts in place. Owner works app 15 hrs pw, sub-contractors available. Mostly on Peninsula, Business Award winner.

NOW $30,000 + sav

$50,000 + sav

$60,000 + sav

W NE

RETAIL ELECTRONICS

Niche market selling whole & organic foods inc fruit & veges, supplements etc. Seating for 12 in/6 out. Main road, well known to locals & passing trade. 5 ½ days.

New lease neg.

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CAFĂ&#x2030; & ORGANIC FOODS

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FRUIT & VEG RETAIL Keen vendors returning overseas need to sell. Ideally located in busy Frankston CBD, has coolroom, truck for market. Est around 40 yrs, trades 6 days.

New lease available.

$65,500 + sav

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BEAUTY, NAILS & HAIR

CLEANING SERVICE

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Popular Indian/Pakistani cuisine, dine in or takeaway. Seats 20 in/10 out. Easy to run with 2 staff.

Well equipped kitchen with walk in coolroom. Huge potential to increase T/O with more opening hours.

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

Est 28 yrs, home based. Servicing Westernport side of Peninsula, Defence housing, commercial RIÂżFHV 5HDO (VWDWH HWF $OO necessary equipment, vendor assistance.

Located in shopping centre with no opposition.

Very good equipment including coolroom, seats 25 in & 15 out.

Suit husband & wife team.

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Near new, bright, clean â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all the hard work has been done. New equipment, coolroom and freezer. 6 days from 11am. Long lease options

Well set up factory close to many car yards, some of which are major clients. Always busy, bookings essential, prices range from $25 to $280. Short hours â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 days 8am to 4pm.

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Well established in large modern s/ centre. Hair & beauty, rents out manicurist space. Fully managed, 5 full time staff, good marketing systems in place. Full assistance offered.

Purpose built, wonderful appearance, All repairs inc truck, trailer & marine, split level, good equipment, lovely LQ ODUJH IDFWRU\ ZLWK KRLVW *RRG kitchen. Mainly coffee & cakes, GLVSOD\ URRP RIÂżFH 2QO\ RQH corner location with huge frontage. in Frankston & surrounds doing 19 tables. Nothing to be done.

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Close to beach & park in busy Main St. High capacity oven does 60 pizzas per hour, excellent equipment only 2 ½ yrs old.

Seats 24 in & 20 out. Commercial kitchen. No deliveries.

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Franchise in busy Bayside S/C, modern & attractive shop. Healthy options such as sandwiches, light lunches, drinks etc. P & L shows JRRG 7 2 ÂżJXUHV JRRG FDVK Ă&#x20AC;RZ

In the heart of beautiful San Remo. Main road with good bay views, seats 30 in & 16 out. Rear courtyard, front eatery section with well laid out kitchen, staff SDUNLQJ 3URÂżWDEOH

Milk bar lines, some takeaways.

Large double storey 3 bdm residence in high density residential area with captured market. Spacious shop est 20+ years.

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$140,000 + sav

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GENERAL STORE

GIFTS & HOMEWARES

LICENSED CAFE

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

Only one in Mooroopna. Opens 7 days, services 5 ½ days. Well presented and well equipped.

11 washers and 8 gas dryers.

Horse/animal blankets etc service growing constantly

Very busy well known store in country Vic town, only one in the area. Newsagency, bottle store, sandwich bar. 2 large coolrooms, storage area, garage, function/ dining room. 4 BR house attached.

Well known business in Main St Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ton. Well stocked & beautifully presented, one of the Peninsulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourites. Australian products plus imports from Indonesia and China.

Nepean Hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;way opposite beach.

Seating for 80+, licensed indoors & deck area. Extensive equipment, trades 7 days, well staffed with good systems in place.

Beautifully presented, all modern refrigeration, prime position in award winning S/C. Large 10 tonne truck for market inc. Plenty of prep area and rear space for truck & forklift to work.

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Indian cafĂŠ/takeaway with 2 storey 4 bdm unit within walking distance.

Well equipped, well presented business with commercial kitchen & walk-in coolroom. Seats up to 50.

Long established with long serving staff. All manner of products from artwork & design stage. In house printing, in house kiln, digital laser. &RQÂżGHQWLDOLW\ DSSOLHV

½ acre with 3 bdm B/V home and brick shop on main road. Selling ¿VKLQJ WDFNOH EDLW ERDW VWRUDJH right on waterway/main street.

5 year old fully indoor boarding kennels and cattery, property approx 4.5 acres. Fully automated irrigation, heating and cooling.

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INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL

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Cutting edge business

Where there’s smoke

A & J Shaver and Clipper Repairs is a unique niche businesses, easily run from a home base, which has been operating for more than 15 years. Specialising in sales and servicing of all types of shavers, clippers and razors, the clientele includes veterinarians, equine centres, dog grooming studios, horse studs and produce stores. The business is being sold with a custom-built Ford Transit van and 100-square metre workshop. Enquiries about the purchase of the operator’s home are also invited.

ARGUABLY one of the most popular eating establishments in town, the Smokehouse Restaurant of Sorrento is on Ocean Beach Road and has stood the test of time for more than 20 years. There is seating for 90 and wheelchair access. A long lease is offered and the business shows good profits.

Mobile business, MORNINGTON PENINSULA Price: $150,000 + sav Agency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 2255 Agent: Gary Ralph, 0418 535 503

Restaurant, SORRENTO Price: $635,000 + SAV Agency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 2255 Agent: Russell Murphy, 0407 839 184

Landmark hospitality venue THE Atrium is one of the Mornington Peninsula’s largest and best-known restaurant and function centres, offering sports and casual bar areas, an 80-seat restaurant and a function room with individual seating for 400 (220 with tables). There is also a large outdoor patio and the building’s signature atrium reception area. This highly flexible complex also features a three-bedroom manager’s residence and parking for 85 cars. Now catering for wedding receptions and conferences, casual family dining and a local clientele drawn from the surrounding housing development and from further afield. There are two fully operational commercial kitchens, two walk-in coolrooms, a walk-in freezer and chef’s office.

Function centre and restaurant, SAFETY BEACH Price: On application Agency: Stockdale & Leggo Real Estate, 193 Point Nepean Road, Dromana 5987 3233

A kiss that lingers OFFERED for sale for the very first time, the Garlic Kiss Restaurant in Mornington is a popular eating destination open for lunch five days a week and for dinners four days a week. The interior is split level with a vibrant decor. The operators close the restaurant for five weeks each year so there is plenty of scope to improve the business. Garlic Kiss shows good takings and is realistically priced for a sale, ideally prior to the end of the summer period.

Restaurant, MORNINGTON Price: $250,000 + SAV Agency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 2255 Agent: Kevin Wright, 0417 564 454

To advertise in the Mornington News commercial real estate section, contact Jason Richardson on 0421 190 318 or email jason@mpnews.com.au > MORNINGTON NEWS realestate 23 February 2012

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Just a short walk to the new Bittern village this beautifully maintained home offers serenity like no other in a tightly held location. This well built Merchant Builder home on approx. 1/4 acre allotment (1080sq metres) has been lovingly cared for over the years. Boasting 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 living areas, vaulted ceilings with chefs delight kitchen and lovingly maintained gardens, fernery & mature trees in a private setting. Our vendors are willing to meet the market!

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AROUND THE PENINSULA

Rare parrot stalls marina expansion

By Mike Hast STEFAN Borzecki shakes his head as he walks through bushland near his marina at Yaringa, which he wants to expand from 600 to 1000 wet and dry berths for recreational boats.

“The orange-bellied parrot hasn’t been seen here since 1987,” he says, pointing to saltmarsh near the waters of Western Port.

At what stage do we as a nation set aside growth and development, and all that goes with it including the creation of jobs, for creatures and plants that are critically endangered, he asks.

“I’ve spent close to $1 million on studies covering Aboriginal heritage, flora and fauna, economic viability, acid sulphate soils, coastal hazards relating to predicted sea level rise, water circulation, landscape and fire risk, and an environment management plan.

“An expanded marina would generate 200 jobs, and we sure need these after the loss of jobs at BlueScope in Hastings last year when the company closed the hot strip mill.”

Mr Borzecki’s expansion plans, which include 180 holiday apartments beside a proposed new marina arm on his land and Crown land, made national news when The Australian newspaper, ABC radio news and other outlets reported a rare parrot was holding up the $50 million project.

“I’ve done my best to meet the requirements of the federal government’s EPBC Act [Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999],” he told The News during an inspection of the site.

Mr Borzecki says he has become the meat in the sandwich as pro-development and pro-conservation forces battle it out over the fate of rare species, with the almost extinct orange-bellied parrot the symbol this time around of what has occurred in Australia since European settlement 224 years ago.

Australia has the world’s worst record for species loss says the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

The parrot is one of the world’s rarest birds and the rarest in Australia with about 50 birds estimated to be left in the wild. A recovery plan was produced in 1984 and about 200 birds have been bred in captive breeding programs.

But the parrot, known as the OBP in the bird and conservation worlds, faces a multitude of threats including loss of habitat, disease, loss of genetic variation, storms during migration, and destruction of nest sites, eggs and

Feathers fly: Yaringa marina owner Stefan Borzecki, left, wants to build a new channel for 200 boats and 180 apartments, but the project has stalled as the land is habitat of the critically endangered orange-bellied parrot, above.

chicks by fire. They are killed by feral cats in Tasmania, foxes and cats on the mainland, and European starlings compete vigorously with them for nest sites.

In 2006, Liberal government Environment Minister Ian Campbell cited the parrot as a reason to refuse a $200 million wind farm at Bald Hills in south Gippsland.

Two weeks ago, the federal Opposition’s Environment spokesman, Greg Hunt – who has an office in Hastings and is the MP for Flinders – weighed in to the debate.

He reportedly said the marina project had been stalled by Department of Environment red tape, which “undermines confidence in the environmental process”.

He told ABC radio: “There is no parrot, there hasn’t been a parrot for five years, for 10 years, for 15, for 20, or even for a quarter of a century.

“When projects which will deliver 200 jobs are stopped for reasons not of a dead parrot but an imaginary parrot, there are problems in the system and the minister needs to step in.”

Mr Hunt’s statements to the media have caused a flap in the conservation world.

The Southern Peninsula Indigenous Flora and Fauna Aassociation questions why Mr Hunt “can support the annexation of Crown land for a private marina development by an individual for profit”.

A spokesman said: “This is in a Ramsar site and adjacent to a marine national park. The local jobs angle is not a good enough reason by any stretch “While it may be OK for [Mr Borzecki] to construct a canal on his own private land, subject to the usual constraints and conditions, most of the development requires the acquisition of Crown foreshore reserve and completely disrupts or eliminates the coastal habitat corridor.

“While there is much good work being done by a lot of people to recreate habitat corridors over the entire shire, the first principle of habitat conservation is retention of existing biodiversity.”

On Bird-O, which says it is Australia’s biggest birdwatching website

and supports bird and wildlife-related tourism and business, it was reported that “the world population of orangebellied parrots has dropped from just 35 to 21 birds”.

“Should we really be scapegoating near-extinct animals as an excuse for our own lack of will to manage environmental problems?

“Readers without an existing knowledge of environmental legislation would be forgiven for thinking that this is a travesty of natural justice.

“Yet the [federal] environmental assessment process doesn’t focus specifically or entirely on OBPs. “Let’s not forget that protection of the environment is about maintaining healthy functioning ecosystems. It’s not just about extinction of rare birds and animals. “[Let’s] not whinge about having to do environmental protection [and put] the blame ... unfairly ... on a small bird.”

Mr Borzecki said the marina expansion would not be on the saltmarsh, the parrots’ habitat.

“It’s 100 metres away and there is a vegetation barrier,” he said.

When he first started planning the expansion, he bought 200 hectares (500 acres) on the north-west corner of French Island. You can see the land from Yaringa.

It is part of the old “Energy” precinct of the island. In 1893 the Victorian government established seven village settlements on the island for 200 people – Energy, Star of Hope, Callanan’s, Perseverance, Industrial,

Kiernan’s and Grant Homestead Association.

He has offered 40 hectares of saltmarsh – OBP habitat – for a state park plus an adjoining section of 40ha foreshore reserve on the island. This is to offset the loss of eight hectares for the new marina section and its apartments.

“If and when the parrots return, they’ll have far more habitat.”

Birdos who would perhaps be described as brutally pragmatic say the orange-bellied parrot is a “goner” no matter what we do.

One The News spoke to, who did not want to be named “or I’ll be strung up”, said the parrot was a lost cause years ago.

“Governments, conservationists and others would be better off expending their energies on saving what can be saved,” they said.

Asked if they had seen an OBP in 30 years of bird counting in the region: “No.” Other conservationists say Mr Borzecki has done a good job at Yaringa over nearly 30 years.

He has developed the precinct with its 15 marine services business, which employ about 60-70 people, in an environmentally sensitive manner.

Dogs are excluded from the marina precinct, indigenous trees have been planted, the place is well run with tight control of sewage and garbage disposal from yachts.

Mr Borzecki said if he was allowed to expand the marina “it would enable me to upgrade the existing facilities, including building impermeable walls in the existing channel and new walkways”.

“Mornington Peninsula Shire aims to sewer the whole peninsula: ask them where this area is on the list,” he said.

“There are many places unsewered including Portsea, Sorrento, Blairgowrie and Rye, and they’ll be done long before this part of rural Somerville.”

He said if the marina projects goes ahead, a sewer main would be put in and other residents would be able to connect to it.

Mr Borzecki said the marina application went to the federal environment department almost a year ago. “It’s taken too long. The plans have been submitted to the shire council, the state government and now Canberra,” he said.

“I might give up if I can’t get permission this year.”

Eyrie erosion work begins EARTHMOVING machinery has at last arrived to carry out erosion works in a gully below The Eyrie at McCrae.

Dogged by bad weather and erroneously tagged as complete by Mornington Peninsula Shire, the work should eventually involve the reopening of a steep track from the bottom of the gully on Point Nepean Rd to the top at The Eyrie.

The shire has shied away from giving a new completion date but says there are no penalties for late completion of the $948,000 project,

which includes finished drainage works on the foreshore.

Meanwhile, the shire is investigating a bridge and garden on shireowned land the top of the gully near The Eyrie.

“The shire is currently investigating the circumstances and what approvals/consents are required from council if it is deemed appropriate to stay in its current location,” sustainable infrastructure director Alex Atkins said.

Keith Platt

Uphill battle: Contractors work to control erosion in the gully that runs from The Eyrie to Point Nepean Rd at McCrae.

Mornington News 23 February 2012

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AROUND THE PENINSULA

Somers bookings ‘legal’ – shire

By Keith Platt SOMERS might be a relatively sleepy backwater with no major through road, but up to 100 motorists have copped parking fines in the past month.

None were “wrongly booked and the infringements were issued in accordance with the road rules”, Mornington Peninsula Shire’s environment protection manager Claire Smith said.

The bookings were made after the shire painted a yellow line down the centre of several roads.

“The road rules of Victoria state that a driver must not stop next to a continuous yellow edge line,” Ms Smith said.

Somers resident Brian Carty said he was told over the phone by a shire executive (not Ms Smith) that “a blunder” had been made and fines would be withdrawn if requested.

“The executive said the signs were not in keeping with the yellow line, although they have now been changed,” Mr Carty told The News.

However, despite the shire knowing

the name and address of booked motorists, no effort would be made to tell them to ignore the fine.

“They can make an application to have it withdrawn, but the shire will be accepting fines paid without comment,” Mr Carty said.

Mr Carty said the yellow lines appeared “just before Christmas”, cutting available parking space close to the beach by half.

“There was no consultation with the community, nothing said; it’s a bloody joke.”

Mr Carty said the first response he received from a phone call to the shire was from a woman “who said she didn’t know who issued fines”.

Ms Smith said the yellow line was seen as the best option for controlling parking at Somers.

“The Residents Association of Somers was consulted as part of the review of parking restrictions in this area.

“Yellow lines are put in places where it is not appropriate to stop, for exam-

ple on the bend of a road or where the road is not wide enough to have parked vehicles on both sides of the street.

“From time-to-time [sic] parking signs and markings will change for various reasons, motorists should take all road markings into consideration when deciding where to park.”

Ms Smith said about 100 parking infringements were issued in Somers over January and February, “including infringements issued for stopping opposite a continuous yellow edge line, stopping in a No Stopping Anytime area and parking causing an obstruction to others”.

“People were not wrongly booked, the infringements were issued in accordance with the road rules.”

Ms Smith echoed the information given to Mr Carty over the phone, that “anyone who has received a parking infringement has a right to appeal the infringement. All circumstances would be considered before making our decision”.

No parking: Somers residents are upset at the yellow line that they say has dramatically cut the amount of available parking near their beach.

Doctor shortage left clinic ailing

By Mike Hast HASTINGS Medical Centre closed late last week because it was unable to find new doctors, says Dr Bernie Boon, one of three GPs at the clinic.

Dr Boon and Dr Sue Homolka started at Somerville Village Medical Centre on Monday, and Dr Anthony Miceli has moved to Red Hill Medical Centre.

The closure halved the number of general practitioners in Hastings, leaving just three medicos – at the Hastings

Clinic in Victoria St. The News understands new doctors may arrive in Hastings, but for the moment the town of almost 8000 people has three GPs. Dr Boon told The News the clinic had to close as overheads were too high for the three doctors at the practice, which is near Coles.

You can’t run a practice efficiently with no extra doctors so we are joining other established practices, he said.

Dr Boon said they had been trying

to get other doctors “for more than 10 years. This is a national problem”.

He said general practitioners working in rural areas such as Hastings were getting older A Rural Workforce Agency Victoria report about the intentions of rural GPs who were aged 55 or over found that nearly three quarters (73 per cent) were baby boomers with one in four (27 per cent) being over the age of 55.

“At one stage on the Mornington Pe-

ninsula, doctor numbers were decreasing as they retired.”

Last week the three doctors sent a letter to patients outlining protocols for transferring medical records to Somerville and Red Hill.

The letter also stated: “We apologise in advance for inconveniences but hope that the changeover period will not cause any undue difficulties, and look forward to continue to provide caring, comprehensive medical

care to all our patients.”

The loss of the GPs has upset many patients.

Last week Denise Palmer of Hastings Police Senior Citizens Register said she was appalled at the decision.

“A lot of older people don’t drive and the public transport in Hastings is woeful,” she said. “Many people will be badly affected by this sudden news.”

Ms Palmer said some people would not want to change doctors.

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All eyes on the sky at ninth kite festival ONE of Rosebud’s major events takes to the sky on Saturday and Sunday 10 and 11 March – the kite festival.

The ninth annual festival is a key family event in Rosebud’s calendar, organisers say.

“It’s grown from small beginnings to become Victoria’s largest kite festival, rivalling Sydney’s Bondi Beach Kite Festival and attracting thousands of visitors to see an impressive cast of kite flying experts from New Zealand and Australia.

“This year has a packed program of entertainment, live music including the return of The Swifts playing their best-known songs, roving performers and kite-related activities. There’ll

be kites on and off the water with giant soft kite displays and a family-friendly kite-flying arena, kite-making workshops and a kite surfing display, weather permitting.

“Try stand up paddle boarding and watch a solo performance from an RAAF Roulette pilot.”

The festival runs over two days on the foreshore at Jetty Rd, Rosebud. Meet international kite-makers on Saturday 10am-midday and take part in kite activities and family entertainment on Sunday 11am-5pm.

For more information including the schedule of events, go to www.rosebudkitefestival.com.au Pictures: Yanni

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BATHROOM... Vanities, Mirrors, Toilets, Taps, Cabinets, Showers etc.

Smoke spirals into the sky, but no need for alarm SMOKE over parts of the central Mornington Peninsula during the weekend came from a controlled burn at the Devilbend Natural Features Reserve at Tuerong, near Moorooduc.

A smoke alert issued about the controlled burn by the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) and Parks Victoria said it may have been visible from Bittern, Hastings, Mt Martha, Merricks

North, Moorooduc, Tuerong and Tyabb.

The burn at the 1057-hectare reserve was one of several undertaken over the weekend as part of “an integrated plan to reduce the bushfire risk to people, property and communities”, according to DSE east metro district manager Peter Brick.

“We do smaller burns near communities to help protect homes, properties and commu-

nity assets,” Mr Brick said.

“The mild summer weather we are having now is a perfect opportunity to make headway on our planned burns.

“Victoria’s weather is always changing, so we need to take opportunities to burn when we can and conditions are safe.”

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AROUND THE PENINSULA

Mangroves future at school PUPILS at St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Primary School in Crib Point have been collecting and harvesting mangrove seeds from plants collected from Pioneer Bay on the Bass Coast side of Western Port.

They hope to regrow the mangroves that have dissappeared from Western Port.

Children from grades 3 to 6 have transplanted the seeds into trays filled with mangrove mud and seaweed to keep them moist.When the seedlings are big enough, they will join renowned environmentalist Dr Tim Ealey to replant them in the northern reaches of the bay.

The school is also building a mangrove centre to house the project as well as creating its own wetlands. Workers have been excavating the site, making walls, connecting electricity and water, lining ponds, laying various stones and gravel, and preparing the stumps for a mangrove hot house. The wetlands will be on a low point of the school oval.

Shadow environment minister Greg Hunt was at St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Monday to see how the project was going. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fantastic local program and a national model for combining science, the environment and outdoor education, not to mention the fact that the kids love it.â&#x20AC;?

Teacher Sean Crozier is coordinating the project and believes the school, the community and the environment will benefit greatly.

Sowing seeds: Opposition environment spokesman Greg Hunt with Aliese, Nathan and Grace with mangrove seedlings at St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Primary School in Crib Point. Picture: Yanni

Suspect dog impounded

By Mike Hast SHIRE rangers have impounded the dog that allegedly killed a Jack Russell terrier at Hastings railway station earlier this month.

The attack occurred at about 3pm on Friday 3 February when Fiona Mawson of Crib Point walked into the stationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waiting room with her 11-yearold terrier Lucy.

Lucy was attacked by what Ms Mawson said was a pit bullâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;ridgeback cross.

The terrier was rushed to Hastings Vet Clinic where two vets and three

nurses battled for about an hour to save the mortally wounded dog.

Lucy died on the operating table. She had a pierced heart, lungs, pancreas and liver and several broken ribs.

The owner of the dog that allegedly attacked the terrier ran away from the station soon after Ms Mawson managed to free her dog. She sustained a finger injury, On Friday two rangers from Mornington Peninsula Shire impounded the dog from a house in Crib Point.

Information about the dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location had been given to the shire the day af-

ter The Mornington Newsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister paper, The Western Port News, was published last Tuesday.

The shireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manager of environment protection, Claire Smith, said the dog had been taken away and would be held â&#x20AC;&#x153;pending the outcome of the investigationâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The investigation will determine whether or not the matter will proceed to the Magistratesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Court.â&#x20AC;?

Ms Smith said the impounded dog was not a restricted breed (American pit bull). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since the new legislation, the shire

has declared two dogs as restricted breed dogs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The two dogs are currently the subject of a VCAT [Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal] appeal; the hearing is set for 7 and 8 March.â&#x20AC;?

Victoria introduced a new law for so-called restricted breed dogs last September.

It gave council officers the authority to declare a dog to be a restricted breed it looked like one.

Australia banned the importing of five breeds in 2002 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; American pit bull terrier, Japanese tosa, dogo Argentino,

fila Brasileiro and perro de Presa Canario.

Only the pit bull terrier is known to exist in Australia.

Pit bulls had to be registered with the council by 30 September 2011.

Since then, councils have had the authority to seize and destroy a dog that looks like a restricted breed dog, even if the owner claims that it is another breed of dog or a cross breed.

Restricted breed dogs are only allowed outside an ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property if they are muzzled, on a lead and in the control of a person aged over 17.

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RADIO transmitters have tracked native fish heading down a river to breed in a Western Port estuary.

Researchers from the Department of Sustainability and Environmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Arthur Rylah Institute used modern technology to provide groundbreaking insights into the migration and breeding habits of the mysterious and threatened Australian grayling (Prototroctes maraena) fish.

The study traced Australian grayling swimming towards the mouth of the Bunyip River near Tooradin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The research on the Australian grayling in the Bunyip River near Koo Wee Rup was aiming to determine where they migrate to and what triggers migration and spawning,â&#x20AC;? fish ecologist Wayne Koster said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The findings plug substantial gaps in our knowledge of the speciesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; movement and spawning behaviours that have previously limited our ability to develop targeted management strategies for the grayling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We found for the first time that Australian grayling undertook rapid, long-distance, downstream migrations to spawn in autumn, in re-

sponse to increased stream flows. Some fish travelled up to 40 kilometres within a few days to the lower reaches of the river.â&#x20AC;?

The work involved surgically implanting 20mm-long acoustic transmitters into adult fish to trace their movements throughout the Bunyip River. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The study has also identified specific breeding grounds, in fresh water just upstream of the estuary,â&#x20AC;? Mr Koster said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The information will assist the managers of our rivers as they make decisions on the use of environmental flows and other conservation initiatives for Australian grayling.â&#x20AC;?

The researchers used fine mesh nets to capture Australian grayling eggs (about 1mm in diameter) and used genetic testing to confirm identification. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The research found that if flows decreased, the fish would stop their downstream migration, before recommencing migration when the flows resumed,â&#x20AC;? Mr Koster said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These results show that loss of natural stream flows and barriers to movement can be especially detrimental to Australian grayling populations.â&#x20AC;?

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Imagine coming to school every day to a campus with a backdrop of Port Phillip Bay, which is surrounded by towering eucalypts and Australian native plants. You hear the sounds of rosellas and migrating ibis birds and experience wide open space, peace and quiet, and fresh air. This is Dromana College and we are proud of our unique environment.

This tranquil bushland setting adds to our culture of learning and achievement complementing our informed focus on student learning. Our objective is to uphold the academic learning SURJUDP DV RXU Ă&#x20AC;UVW SULRULW\ DQG WR RIIHU DURXQG WKH SURJUDP a broad range of learning experiences in other areas. These experiences enable our students to explore their interests and talents at whatever level these may be, and to complete their schooling at Dromana College as well rounded individuals ready to take their places as contributing members of society in the future.

I am often asked what makes Dromana College such a high achieving school. The answer: â&#x20AC;&#x153;the focus of our school, every teacher, every educational support person and every domain is on student learning and achievementâ&#x20AC;?.

Best wishes for 2012 to all members of the college community, I am sure it is going to be another great year for Dromana College.

Alan Marr PRINCIPAL

Dromana College 110 Harrisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road Dromana

Phone: Web: Email:

03 5987 2805 www.dsc.vic.edu.au Dromana.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au

Pedalling success at Dromana THE Dromana Secondary College Cycling Team has embarked on a year full of training, with a variety of bikes and racing in all parts of Australia.

Two of the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elite riders, Ellie Wale and Jet Turner, will travel to Adelaide for the Australian National Mountain Bike Championships

attempting to win an Australian jersey in under-17 age group.

The cycling team started the year with 15 students attending a training session at Lysterfield Park where they rode awesome trails in hot conditions with many sightings of snakes.

Later in the year the Eastern Zone of the Victorian Schools Cycling Championships

will be held on the Dromana Recreation Trail at the college.

All peninsula students who ride mountain bikes are invited to attend the event organised by Cycling Victoria in conjunction with the Red Hill Riders and Dromana secondary.

For more information about the cycling program call the college on 5987 2805.

Dromana College Wednesday, May 2 Open Night commencing at 7pm Making the choice for your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s secondary education is no easy task and we appreciate the importance of selecting the best secondary education.

An informed focus on student learning guides our objective to embrace the academic OHDUQLQJ SURJUDP DV WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW priority and to offer around

it a broad range of learning experiences in other areas; experiences which enable our students to explore their interests and talents at whatever level these may be; completing their schooling at Dromana College as well rounded individuals ready to take their place as contributing members of society in the future.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Lessons come from the journeyâ&#x20AC;Ś not the destinationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; For further information and personalised tours please contact the college 110 Harrisons Road, Dromana, Victoria 3936 Entry via Old White Hill Road

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AROUND THE PENINSULA

FOI shows council didn’t vote on Pantry

By David Harrison SHIE councillors did not formally vote to establish Pelican Pantry, according to Freedom of Information material released by the shire.

The nearest councillors got was to support the loss-making initiative “in principle”.

Despite this, the venture at the aquatic centre in Hastings went ahead.

After a decade of losses, the training cafe is on the point of collapse.

It has cost ratepayers more than $1 million.

The revelation of no formal vote came in a letter from shire FOI officer Leigh Oldmeadow to FOI applicant Barry Robinson, a ratepayer from the southern peninsula.

It stated that his request for documents “concerning recommendations to Council” on Pelican Pantry could not be met because “no formal recommendation was made to council”.

Mr Robinson had been sent several documents, but wrote to Mr Oldmeadow subsequently stating that while they included the in-principle approval, they did not include “the subsequent recommendation to council [on the Pantry] including all attachments and the business/operating plan”.

Mr Oldmeadow’s response stated that “no such documents exist”.

He explained that the material Mr Robinson sought would have been noted in council meeting minutes, “which are available to the public via the Shire’s website and therefore ... do not fall under the Freedom of Information Act. “I can however, advise that in this instance no such documents exist as no formal recommendation was made to council,” he stated in the letter.

Mr Robinson’s persistent questioning about Pelican Pantry at council meetings last year led to shire staff banning him from asking further questions on the subject.

Frustrated by this and by what he says was the paucity of information in the answers he got before the ban, he turned to FOI to extract the information he sought.

The documents released included the minutes of the November 2002 council meeting at which councillors voted in-principle “to develop Pelican Caf [as it was colloquially known] as a hospitality provider, in conjunction with its role as a cafe/restaurant”.

Councillors at the 2002 in-camera (not public) Special Purposes Committee meeting also authorised CEO Michael Kennedy “to progress the proposal with the Community Partners to develop a business/operating plan for the proposed entity for consideration by Council”.

Trouble at Pantry: Mornington Peninsula Shire is seeking to stem losses at the Pelican Pantry cafe in Hastings.

They rejected Dr Kennedy’s further recommendation “that the report and committee recommendation considered in-camera be retained as a confidential item ... and be placed in a separate minute book for confidential items”.

The meeting’s recommendation was moved and seconded by two previous councillors, Snez Plunkett and David Collings. Two current councillors, Reade Smith and David Gibb, were present at the meeting. Cr Bill Goodrem was not at the meeting.

The minutes note that Cr Gibb left the meeting at 4.46pm “and returned to the Chamber at 4.49pm after voting had taken place”.

Dr Kennedy’s report to the meeting stated: “The creation of the ‘Pelican Caf’ on the Hastings Foreshore, as part of the Pelican Park facility, provides Council with a wonderful opportunity to work with a range of partner organisations to provide much-needed hospitality training in a ‘real-life’ business environment.”

Dr Kennedy is identified in the minutes as the officer who prepared the report and recommendation.

His report stated: “Through a partnership with a number of appropriate community-based and government organisations the ‘Pelican Caf’ would, as a functioning business, also provide: mentoring education and training opportunities for young people; employment opportunities for young people; skills development for the hospitality, retail and tourism industries; and community and adult education.

“An initial discussion with potential partners to test their willingness to participate has resulted in very positive, enthusiastic responses,” Dr Kennedy wrote.

Under the heading “Possible Community Partners”, he listed:  Mornington Peninsula Shire;  Initial Community consortium: Brotherhood of St Lawrence [sic]; Link Employment and Training; Salvation Army; Skills Plus; Western Port Secondary College (proposed inclusions: other schools, TAFE, Communities that Care, Biosphere Members); and  Frankston/Mornington Peninsula Local Learning and Employment Network Inc. His report described the shire as “the key asset management agency in the community, with a major responsibility for health, safety and general well being of its citizens and a commitment to a sustainable Peninsula”.

Councillors were told that a community foundation would be set up “to be responsible for the Pelican Caf Community Partnership and the Pelican Caf Initiative including its compliance as a commercial business”.

It would have as its initial charter to:  Establish an advisory body which consists of voluntary expertise from the Mornington Peninsula including current/retired restaurateurs, business people and community mentors who can provide specialist advice, training and input particularly in relation to market focus, product line and operating standards, advertising and promotions;  Develop a business management structure and employ a business manager; chef; qualified part time staff;  Monitor and report to Partners on business/financial performance/ outcomes; training performance/outcomes and community participation.

A community training working group was also to be established to plan and schedule training. Twelve

sources of trainees were listed, including pre-vocational education and training programs and the work for the dole scheme.

The community foundation was also planned to provide courses for peninsula B&B/accommodation operators; tourism, hospitality and retail training/ seminars; OH&S, food handling and service of alcohol training and wine appreciation.

Community participation at Pelican Cafe was to include food handling (for volunteers); gourmet cooking classes with visiting chefs; wine appreciation courses and olive oil appreciation.

As for funding the proposal, Dr Kennedy stated: “The strength of this proposal is that it will provide training opportunities in a ‘real business’. As such Pelican Caf will have two revenue sources and two sets of costs: those associated with the ‘usual’ running of the cafe, and those related to the training activity.

“The community partner organisations will meet the costs of all training activities conducted by them, which will be funded through government funding sources to which they have access.

“Fee for service programs will also be charged at varying rates. Community cooking classes, for example, might be delivered on a cost recovery

basis (concessions) while courses for industry might be delivered on a forprofit basis.”

On the shire’s financial contribution, Dr Kennedy stated that it would “in effect, be through the lower return expected to be derived by operating Pelican Caf as proposed, compared to the net income to be derived by operating or leasing the business as a stand-alone cafe”.

He added: “This proposal is at this stage a concept, one which it is considered has significant community benefit. Further development of the concept will be undertaken if the proposal is supported in principle by council.”

Employment was to be “a minimum of one full time apprenticeship position annually funded through the training operations” and “up to four part time/school based new apprenticeships funded through the training operators”.

The aim was to train 100 VCE Vocation Education and Training in Schools and Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning students each year.

The community jobs program would provide 30 positions annually; new apprenticeship access programs would see 40 participants a year as well as “12 x Community Courses each with 20 participants; and five industry training programs each with 15 participants”, Dr Kennedy’s report to councillors stated.

The plan as to have 380 trainees a year spread over five categories. But, according to shire figures, the greatest number of trainees in any year was 51, in 2005-06. Loss to ratepayers per employee: $1434 on an actual annual trading loss of $73,143.

The following year only 17 trainees took up this “wonderful opportunity” to get hospitality training. With an actual trading loss of $200,032, ratepayers forked out $11,777 for each trainee.

In 2007-08, the Pantry had just 10 trainees, each subsidised to the tune of $36,109.

From 2005-06 to 2009-10, Pelican Pantry incurred a total trading loss of $1,315,195, with 115 people trained at an average of $11,436 each.

Pelican Pantry cost to ratepayers of each trainee: 2005–2010 Financial year 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 Total loss

Actual trading loss $73,143 $200,032 $361,092 $378,226 $302,702 $1,315,195

Participants trained 51 17 10 12 25 115

Average cost per participant $1,434 $11,777 $36,109 $31,519 $12,108 $11,436

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FEATURE

Chocks away, Cyril

By Peter McCullough CYRIL Taylor climbed into the cockpit of a Wirraway at Tyabb airfield recently. It had been almost 70 years since his last contact with the legendary Australian-built training aircraft. This is his story, compiled with the help of his niece Robyn Brown.

THE youngest of 14 children, Cyril Wesley Taylor was born in Castleford, England, on 20 November 1916 to Alfred and Kate Taylor, majors in the Salvation Army.

Two of his brothers, Bram and Alf, emigrated to Australia in the early 1920s and their reports led to the family following them to Australia.

Cyril came in 1927 at age 10 with his mother and four siblings. His father had come out several months earlier and, although he had retired due to ill health, the Salvation Army soon found things for him to do, including managing a farm that had 80 boys who were wards of the state. Major Taylor was later commanding officer of Congress Hall in Adelaide.

Cyril initially stayed with older family members in Brighton in Melbourne, but was taken out of school for six months to be with his parents in Adelaide.

With time on his hands, Cyril had the opportunity to fix a clock, which started a lifetime interest in tinkering with mechanical pieces.

Back in Melbourne, he attended Brighton State School to year eight, received an award of merit and was dux of the boys in 1932 at age 15.

During his school years Cyril developed a love of cricket and played against Keith Miller (Elwood State School) and Ross Gregory (Gardenvale). Both went on to play Test cricket for Australia. Even at primary school, Cyril recalled Miller and Gregory were a cut above the rest.

After school cricket, Cyril played for Brighton and Bentleigh Salvation Army. He also captained a combined Brighton–Sandringham club in subdistrict competition. In the 1967-68 season, while playing for Moorabbin in the Southern Suburban Churches Cricket Association, he had a batting average of 103.66 for which he received an award; he was 57.

Down memory lane: Cyril Taylor next to the Wirraway at Tyabb airfield.

After state school, Cyril started night school at Brighton Technical School, completing a grade one fitting and turning course. He was halfway through grade two when he was accepted as a trainee with the RAAF. During the day he worked as a brushmaker, making brooms, dust and clothes brushes for about eight years.

He also learnt wood turning.

In May 1940 Cyril’s application to join the RAAF was not successful but, undeterred, he reapplied with the support of Flying Officer J L Gitsham at RAAF Laverton who wrote that Cyril was a fine musician whose services “would be acceptable to the Laver-

The Wirraway at Tyabb THE Wirraway based at Tyabb airfield is one of the 10 on the Australian Civil Aircraft register. It has been painstakingly restored by owner Borg Sorensen (pictured) over 18 years.

The skeletal remains were found in a paddock (right) near Tocumwal and parts from 17 different airframes were used to restore the plane to showroom condition.

It will be displayed at the Tyabb Air Show on 4 March, the 50th anniversary of the airfield on Tyabb-Mornington Rd. Picture: Yanni

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ton station band”. His qualifications included “playing the cornet for four years in the Brighton Salvation Army band”.

As part of his application process, Cyril underwent two trade tests as a fitter. In September 1940 the results showed that he was “... just fair on simple bench fitters tools and methods of use. Some experience on the lathe (elementary). Suitable as an Aircraft Hand”.

When he was retested in February 1941 the comments read “... fair on tools and maths. Keen and alert. Suitable as a Trainee Rigger”.

Cyril was accepted as a trainee rig-

Picture: Yanni

ger and enlisted on 12 February 1941 at age 24 and three months.

He was appointed to No 1 Recruit Depot at Laverton as a trainee rigger to work on aircraft frames. However he never worked in this capacity but was sent to RMIT to become an instrument maker.

The RAAF used a system of “musterings” to grade servicemen. There were five levels, and trainee level was five, where Cyril started as an instrument maker. After completing the course at RMIT, his muster level was assessed at one. This was in December 1941 and he became a Leading Air Craftsman.

Despite his Salvation Army background, Cyril had a mischievous side and one day at Laverton someone dared Cyril to run a stick along the corrugated iron walls of a hut where 20 men were attending a lecture.

Hauled before his commanding officer, Cyril was confined to barracks for a week.

On another occasion, the squad was doing marching drill in preparation for the passing out parade and the CO asked for a volunteer to be the drill sergeant. After some hesitation, Cyril volunteered, as he had marching experience with the Salvos. All the shouting brought on a bout of tonsillitis,

which put Cyril in hospital and he missed the parade.

After Laverton, Cyril was posted to the School of Army Co-op in Canberra. It was an unusual posting in the RAAF as it was not linked to a squadron.

The school taught army personnel the role of the RAAF in combat, and encouraged cooperation between the army and RAAF. Cyril was in the maintenance section and was promoted to corporal in late 1942. He worked on the Australian training aircraft, the Wirraway. Years later he discovered another member of the school was a pilot named Keith Dunstan, the Melbourne journalist.

Cyril’s mode of transport was a much-loved BSA 250cc motorcycle and it was not uncommon for him to have three people on the bike: he would sit on the fuel tank, another passenger would sit on the seat and the third would ride pillion.

Being part of the ground staff, Cyril and his mates took every opportunity to get some flying time.

One time an obliging pilot took him up in a B-25 bomber. He was enjoying the flight when the pilot gave the “thumbs up” sign, to which Cyril responded. The pilot took this to mean Cyril wanted more action and he started a series of aerobatics – rolls, loops and “falling leaf” – which left Cyril longing to be back on land.

To boost the morale of troops at Canberra, a cricket match was arranged between a Prime Minister’s XI and a Services XI. Cyril played for the

Services and met the Prime Minister, John Curtin after the match, which was won by the PM’s team.

After Canberra, Cyril was sent to Bradfield Park near Sydney, an embarkation point. Three months later he was sent to Charters Towers in Queensland where he was with the 5ARD unit (Aircraft Repair Depot) servicing the instruments of Douglas and Kitty Hawk planes.

Although not a participant, Cyril remembers a cricket match at Charters Towers when a Services team played a team of former Test players including Bill O’Reilly and Stan McCabe.

On 10 March 1945, Cyril left Townsville for Morotai, an Indonesian island not far from the equator.

By now he was an acting sergeant, supervising eight men, part of ground support crew for US troops. The trip to Morotai was on a steel-hulled boat designed for carrying troops, one of the so-called Liberty boats.

The sea was extremely rough after leaving Townsville and there was concern back in Australia that the boat had been lost.

Cyril’s diary tells the tale: Mar 11: Boat choca-block. 350 in small hold.

Mar 12: Too crook for words.

Mar 13: Ditto.

On Morotai, Cyril developed a cyst on his head and on 30 June was sent to Melbourne for surgery. He was discharged on 4 December 1945. (Japan had surrendered on 15 August 1945.)

After the RAAF, Cyril did a horology course (art or science of measur-

ing time) by correspondence from the UK. This took about four years. Parts Cyril was required to make had to be sent to the UK for grading. His experience with aircraft instruments was of great assistance.

While doing the course Cyril was employed by J W Handley, a clock and watch maker in Collingwood. He then worked closer to home for a Mr Jukes, a watchmaker in Church St, Middle Brighton.

One day he was visited by a Sandringham giftshop owner who offered to sell his business to Cyril for 750 pounds. This interested Cyril, who had visions of turning it into a jewellery, watch and clockmaking store.

To raise the funds, he tried unsuccessfully to sell his block of land at 2 Sunlight Cres, Brighton. Eventually he obtained a bank loan and ran the business with considerable success over many years; during busy periods he would employ up to four watchmakers.

In 1960, Cyril built his home at 2 Sunlight Cres and in October 1962 he married Bertha Green. It was a happy family home and the couple had two children John (born in 1963) and Elizabeth (1966).

Sadly Bertha died from cancer in 1987. Several years later Cyril married again, to Elizabeth Gooch.  Four of Cyril’s brothers – Alf, Len, Horrie and Edgar – worked at CAC when the Wirraway was being built.

Horrie served in New Guinea, and Alf, Len and another brother, Bram, served during the First World War.

On the strip: Top left, Cyril in a Wirraway in Canberra in 1942; above, Cyril in uniform during the Second World War and, below, working on Wirraways instruments in Canberra during the war.

Wirraway: a challenge by name and design THE Wirraway (Aboriginal for “challenge”) was a training and general purpose military aircraft manufactured in Australia by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) between 1939 and 1946.

It was an Australian version of the North American NA-16 training aircraft, the result of an evaluation mission of RAAF officers led by Wing Commander Lawrence Wackett in 1936.

During the Second World War, Wirraways saw action as a makeshift light bomber and ground attack aeroplane against Japanese forces. It was also the starting point for the design of an “emergency fighter”, the CAC Boomerang.

The first Wirraway made its maiden flight on 27 March 1939 and by the outbreak of war in 1939, the RAAF had six aircraft.

Over the years various design changes were made to allow for heavier bomb loads and dive bomb-

ing. The last of 755 Wirraways was delivered to the RAAF in July 1946.

The aircraft made its last flight in 1959 after being gradually replaced by the Winjeel trainer.

At the outbreak of the Pacific War in December 1941, seven RAAF squadrons were equipped with Wirraways. Five based at Kluang in Malaya for training purposes were pressed into combat against Japanese ground invasion forces.

On 6 January 1942, Wirraways of No 24 Squadron attempted to intercept Japanese seaplanes flying over New Britain; only one managed to engage an enemy aircraft, the first air-to-air combat between the RAAF and the Japanese.

Two weeks later, eight 24 Squadron Wirraways defended the city of Rabaul from more than 100 attacking Japanese bombers and fighters, resulting in the destruction or severe damage of all but two of the Australian aircraft.

On 12 December, Pilot Officer J S Archer shot down a Japanese A6M Zero after he spotted it 1000 feet (about 300 metres) below him. Archer dived on it, opened fire and sent the Zero hurtling into the sea.

This was the only occasion a Wirraway shot down another aircraft (and is one more than the total aircraft shot down by its fighter offspring, the Boomerang).

Fighter versions of the Wirraway

operated over New Guinea for some time on ground attack and other army cooperation tasks until other RAAF aircraft such as the Boomerang and American Curtiss P-40s replaced them.

However, many front-line RAAF squadrons had at least one Wirraway serving as a “hack”, aircraft used for errands such as visits to headquarters and other bases.

Postwar, the Wirraway continued to be used as a trainer and 17 were taken by the newly formed RAN Fleet Air Arm in 1948. They also served with Citizen Air Force squadrons.

Duties were not limited to training flights; a Wirraway patrolling for sharks crashed on the beach at Maroochydore on 30 December 1950, killing three children and injuring 14 children and adults.

The RAN retired its Wirraways in 1957, replacing them with de Havilland Vampires. After CAC Winjeels started to enter the service, the RAAF

began phasing out its Wirraways.

The last military flight was on 27 April 1959 when a Wirraway flew to Tocumwal for disposal.

In 1954, Super Spread Aviation, based at Moorabbin Airport, bought two Wirraways and modified them for crop dusting.

Both were almost brand new, one having flown nine hours and the other 12. Modifications included fitting a hopper and spraying equipment.

As was the case during war, the aircraft were inadequate for the task and were deregistered on 10 April 1956 and scrapped.

Despite the scrapping of hundreds, a healthy number of Wirraways survive today – in aviation museums in Australia, Papua New Guinea and in the United States.

In 2011 there were 10 on the Australian Civil Aircraft register, either flying or under restoration.

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Curves offers discount CURVES Mornington is inviting women to start their own success stories.

During February and March, new members will have the chance to try Curves for 10 days for $10.

If you have ever wondered about Curves, the offer is a great chance to give the gym a try and see what can be achieved.

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We’re making it easy to start small, but dream big. It’s an open invitation to become comfortable with the workout before making a long-term commitment. We’re confident the health benefits will surprise the women of Mornington.

Regular exercise and a

healthy diet are the best weapons in the fight against preventable diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. It can also reduce the effects of arthritis, osteoporosis, stress and depression. Isn’t good health worth it?

For more information contact Curves Mornington on 5975 5526, visit www. curvesmornington.com.au or visit the centre at Level 1, 8 Spray St. Entry to Spray St is off Main St, via Elizabeth St.

IF you play sport, socialise, cook and generally lead an active lifestyle, you may like to consider contact lenses. The latest contact lens technology provides convenience, health, comfort and choice.

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Contact lenses can be a great form of vision correction, allowing for better vision, convenience and freedom to live your life. They are less affected by wet weather, do not steam up, and provide a wider field of vision.

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What is a hernia?

An inguinal or femoral hernia is a weakness or defect in the abdominal wall in the groin area.

Internal organs may push through the weakness or defect, causing discomfort, pain and a noticeable bulge.

The anatomy of a hernia can be compared to a bulge in the inner tube of a tyre. When the tyre is damaged, the inner tube pushes and bulges through the opening if the tyre.

Similarly, when a hernia occurs, the inner layer of the abdominal wall may push against and through the abdominal wall defect.

In some cases, the hernia may cause only slight discomfort.

In other cases, a hernia may block digestion and may cause severe pain requiring immediate medical attention.

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Some hernias may be acquired hernias while others are caused by a congenital weakness, which means a weakness that one was born with.

Acquired hernia may be caused by lifting heavy objects, extreme weight gain or persistent coughing.

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Whether your hernia is congenital or acquired, surgery is the only way to repair a hernia.

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March is a month of performances THERE is always something happening at the Frankston Arts Centre, with March seeing 14 shows, 10 exhibitions, six workshops as well as the Ventana film festival.

First-time visitors are often surprised at how welcoming and comfortable it is inside the arts centre.

The business class-sized red theatre seats provide plenty of leg room and offer an uninterrupted view of the stage.

“We are known as an inclusive venue – we aren’t just compliant – in that we go the extra distance, welcoming people of all abilities,” the arts centre’s Gillian Thompson said.

“In 2012, the FAC is presenting six live theatre captioned performances – Let the Sunshine is the first of three Auslan signed children’s shows – Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit!, The Bugalugs Bum Thief and Circus Oz, with the assistance of long-term supporter White Cleland Lawyers.”

The FAC also loans portable Listen hearing assistance, which boost normal hearing aids.

“We have two permanent wheelchair spots in J row – in fact all J row seats can be removed, allowing those in wheelchairs to sit with all their friends and family – we just need some advance warning if you are bringing a large group,” Ms Thompson said.

“We often receive touring productions before they reach Melbourne, such as the School for Wives, which is here the week before it reaches the city.

“For those wishing to make a real night of their visit, there is pre-show

Art plus: Visitors to Frankston Arts Centre, right, can be entertained in many ways, including captioned performances, top right, and exhibitions at Cube 37, above.

dining before many shows and with easy direct access parking there really isn’t a need to go further.”

The arts centre moved from a subscription-based program to membership in 2011 opening more opportunities to buy discounted tickets to FAC and other shows.

Last year 28 performances were available at membership prices and because members receive a monthly newsletter, they also receive early notifications of new shows on sale before

the word is out.

“It’s been possible to buy tickets online for a few years and we were very excited to introduce a new feature this year – select a seat online along with an easy-to-remember website address www.thefac.com.au,” Ms Thompson said.

“We enjoy interacting with our patrons and in addition to chatting on our Facebook page, we are placing more movies, clips and trailers on our FAC YouTube channel.”

Free exhibitions in the main building and in Cube 37 run all year and feature such works as jewellery and art pieces, which can be bought as gifts.

The Glass Cube projects digital art that can be viewed from the street in the evenings. Current exhibitions are related to the Ventana Festival, which includes both two- and three-dimensional art and handicrafts, an interactive digital poetry exhibition in seven languages and an exhibition detailing the pilgrims’ walk on the Camino de

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For years I genuinely thought I might be related to Luke Skywalker because in the 1970s we both had the same haircut.

However, I also have another, perhaps less shocking, confession to make â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I have become addicted to a television show.

Not just any old show, either, but a piece of indisputable and unspeakable trash.

Alert both your eyes and your nostrils as you will surely need to look down your nose in my general direction very shortly.

I, however, could not possibly care less, even if there was a prize for doing so. You can keep your BBC period dramas, esoteric quiz shows and even your reality based programs in which people compete for some dubious title by being the least objectionable person, for I have found something far, far better.

Television is often referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;chewing gum for the eyesâ&#x20AC;?.

That would not describe this particular program. No, siree; this is more a case of chewing tobacco for the eyes. The resulting spittle would then be projected from the side of the mouth both with a perfect insouciance and a deadly accuracy. Few shows can claim as much.

The program is called Swamp People. Unlike so many of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s television shows, it deliv-

ers exactly what it promises.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure that MasterChef really produces a â&#x20AC;&#x153;master chefâ&#x20AC;? and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m almost certain that The Block does not result in a block.

But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m willing to bet my entire collection of overalls that when you watch Swamp People what you get is â&#x20AC;&#x153;swamp peopleâ&#x20AC;? and plenty of them.

That between them they do not possess a full head of teeth is beside the point. In addition to its high-handed approach to dentistry, it holds a unique place in the television firmament in that it is one of the first television shows shot in English that still requires subtitles.

The concept, such as it is, is brilliant in terms of its sim-

plicity. Take one camera crew and have them follow someone whose wife and cousin might be the same person. Entertainment ensues.

Mostly this is in the form of watching people go about their ordinary work day. While for you and I an ordinary work day may involve writing a letter or answering a phone call, for swamp people it consists of getting into a boat that may well be constructed from recycled soft drink cans and hooning around the Louisiana swamplands looking for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;gators.

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Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tidy profit to be made by selling them for skin and meat.

These short few weeks result in an absolute hillbilly frenzy in which people try and make as much money as possible in the short period of time available to them.

To say they do so with a blatant disregard for safety assumes they are aware enough of safety to disregard it in the first place. This was best exemplified in one episode where a man was determined to catch a snake, but was unsure whether the reptile was poisonous.

While this uncertainty would

prove a deterrent to most people, swamp people are made of sterner stuff and the man persisted.

The snake made its feelings known by biting the man.

Having dispatched the snake, the man then stared at the puncture marks on his arm and waited for any ill effects. This, he reasoned, would inform him as to whether or not the creature was venomous.

Had his arm not been in a state of paralysis at the time, this would surely be a case of throwing caution to the wind.

Short of being sent to a war zone, the Louisiana swamplands must be the most dangerous place on earth.

Huntinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; gators consists of putting bait on some heavy duty fishing wire and leaving it. You then return in a rickety piece of floating tin. If you find that a gator has taken the bait (which is usually a piece of chicken, if not a chicken in its entirety), you then attempt to pull it into the boat.

The gator doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like this very much and resists. As would you and I. There are some obvious risks in this. The first is that the gator may succeed in pulling you into the water, where it has a palpable advantage. The second is that you may, in fact, succeed in hauling the reptile into the boat and then have to contend with the fact youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve

now got a 500-kilo handbag in its pre-manufactured state with a mouth full of razor sharp teeth inside your dinghy.

When the creature is so close that you could brush its teeth, swamp people then produce a firearm of some description and shoot.

When a gator is sent from this world to the next, it prompts scenes of unbridled joy. The swamp people â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who invariably have names like Bubba, Hound-Dog and Junior â&#x20AC;&#x201C; say things such as, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Done got good not nuffin walla kazooâ&#x20AC;? and the equally incomprehensible â&#x20AC;&#x153;Golly gee wiz bang a fruity pie, wobble kazaam!â&#x20AC;?

At this point the person responsible for producing the subtitles surrenders and quietly leaves the booth for a cup of tea.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure why Swamp People so appeals to me.

Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the danger, the flouting of dental conventions or, indeed, the promise of gators, I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be more hooked if I swallowed a whole chicken dangling from a fishing line in Louisiana.

Such is my devotion that immediately after viewing I start speaking like a swamp person.

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Performance I SAT in a motel room with Bon Scott in 1975, mixing honey with his drink prior to his performance. Then shared a drink with Brian Connolly, lead singer of Sweet, at the Old Melbourne Motel in the late ’70s as he downed a few whiskies before a Festival Hall performance. This is rock’n’roll!

By now I’m sure you’ve heard rock’n’roll is harmful to your health – and morals – with the exception of some performers.

The music industry lost another great artist earlier this month when singer-actress Whitney Houston died in a Beverly Hills hotel aged 48.

Born in New Jersey, Whitney followed her mother, Cissy Houston, and cousin, Dionne Warwick, by starting her career in a church gospel choir.

This led Whitney to become a backing singer for Chaka Khan, Lou Rawls and doing vocals on Michael Zager Band recordings. Whitney also recorded duets with Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and her mum.

She was a model and appeared in various magazines including Cosmopolitan by age 18.

Her first chart success came in 1984, Hold Me, a duet with Teddy Pendergrass that made the US top 50.

Later that year Whitney released her

debut Arista album, Whitney Houston, which included the singles You Give Good Love and Saving All My Love For You, Nos 3 and 1 on the charts.

Saving All My Love For You became a worldwide hit followed closely by Greatest Love of All and How Will I Know. Whitney picked up a Grammy for Saving All My Love For You. Whitney became the first by a female artist to debut at No 1 on the US album chart, a feat also achieved in the UK. Her recording of the title track to the

1988 Olympics tribute, One Moment in Time, was on the US and UK top 5 singles chart.

In July 1992, Whitney married singer Bobby Brown and the relationship proved tempestuous. The same year Whitney appeared in the movie The Bodyguard. Four hits came from the soundtrack including the cover version of Dolly Parton’s powerful I Will Always Love You, which topped the US charts for 14 weeks and the UK charts for nine, Chaka Khan’s I’m Every Woman, and I Have Nothing and Run to You. The movie, in which Whitney played a pop star, earned $US121.9 million in the US. Three years later Whitney starred alongside Angela Bassett in Waiting to Exhale, which made $US67 million.

Whitney’s movie Sparkle is due out in Australia in October. It’s a remake of a 1976 film based on the story of The Supremes – poignantly about the trouble caused by fame and drugs.

At the apex of her career, Whitney Houston had no peer and a voice that entranced a generation. She has left an enduring musical and film legacy, and will be sadly missed. *** ONE of the world’s most popular

characters is back on the big screen as a new chapter in the Spider-Man legacy is revealed in The Amazing Spider-Man. It opens in cinemas in 3D on 4 July. www.sonypictures.com *** WINNERS of the 10th annual Australian Jazz Bell Awards will be announced on Thursday 3 May at The Plaza Ballroom, Regent Theatre, Melbourne. The Australian and international judges are a diverse group of jazz specialists. www.bellawards.org *** THE International Anti Poaching Foundation’s annual music festival, RAW (Respect All Wildlife), is on Sunday 18 March at Morning Star Estate in Mt Eliza.

The festival raises funds for – and awareness of – the foundation and its work protecting wildlife in Africa.

On the bill is Mat McHugh of The Beautiful Girls fame, Jeff Lang, Dallas Frasca, Fireballs, The Animators, Josh Cashman, and Lash 78.

There will be activities for the kids including rides, wildlife contact, face painting, circus, craft and games.

RAW is a carbon conscious event.

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11am saying I had a big feed of bacon and eggs by mistake. I was fibbing, but the thought of five hours drinking muck and no food was a nightmare.

Alas, they said it was OK. Two years of freedom before the next nightmare. *** LITTLE things mean a lot. Woolworths does its best to send me crazy trying to open those super thin plastic bags for fruit and veg. Standing there for five minutes, looking like a dill, destroying three bags and eventually abandoning them. Who invented them? Packaging in general is a major frustration in the life of a single, ageing male. I doubt I could survive without a pair of scissors. As for those safety caps on medicine bottles, I open once (after five minutes of twisting) and leave them open. It’s not funny! *** I WORKED as an actor in many professional stage productions and I came across some weird ones, moreso directors than actors.

One charming woman wrote squiggles of different shapes on a piece of paper for each of us and asked that we represent the shape. The other actors did – animals, trees, God knows what.

The woman put her arm around me (a nice arm) and encouraged me, but all

I saw were actors playing sheep writhing on the floor and a piece of paper with a squiggle on it.

Another director, also a female, asked us all to play out a scene as our characters when very young children, 90 minutes before opening night. I abstained.

A third, by coincidence also a female, had us doing Chairman Mao Zedong exercises before each rehearsal.

I regularly arrived late with a back problem. In Martin Flanagan’s Saturday Age column, he wrote about a painter who, he suspected, “listened to the land”. Martin would make a good director. Perhaps he has that feminine touch. Or is it me? It must be me. *** YES, I’m guilty, again. I occasionally have an early evening meal and turn on Channel Nine’s news. Before I know it, that classic is up and running in the background, namely A Current Affair. I don’t watch it, but keep hearing the words of the reporter “How do you sleep at night?” I eventually get up from the table and turn it off, yet again wondering “how does the reporter sleep at night?”. *** YEARS ago when our train services had first and second class carriages, I

asked my darling Auntie Millie “why do you always travel second class, Auntie?” (We were taught to address relatives by their title back then).

Auntie replied “because there’s no third class”. Words to stay with me forever, eventually concluding that Millie was one very smart lady.

Why travel first class? Leaving all the airy-fairy reasons aside, people mainly do it to feel important. To underline this importance they will tell you at some point. It’s the force of nature; sometimes called strokes.

Ricky Gervais, at his best with harsh satire ordinary as a straight comedian, explains “there are enough comedians saying what everybody else is thinking; what’s the point of that? It’s a gentle massage. I want to give them chemo.” Nah, he’s telling us he’s first class. No blame; we all do it. *** “WHEN I die they can put me in a cardboard box, burn me, throw my ashes into the bay and have a big party.” This, and other like suggestions, are common among many. (I have requested they play the Connie Francis song Lipstick On Your Collar to begin and finish with Peggy Lee’s Is That All There Is? Is it up to us? Surely the last word,

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Details: www.raw.org.au and tickets from www.moshtix.com.au *** MT Eliza singer Lachlan Bryan, best known as the lead singer of Melbourne alt-country band The Wildes, performs at the 2012 Byron Bay Bluesfest, a first for the left-of-centre singer-songwriter.

“I’m thrilled to be on the bill with the likes of John Fogerty, The Pogues, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, Crosby Stills and Nash. They are my musical heroes,” he said.

His debut solo album, Shadow of the Gun (Core) – a collection of 12 original, deeply personal and highly moving songs and stories – was released last month. Guests on the album include Kasey Chambers, Catherine Britt and Bill Chambers.

“I’m excited that people will finally get to hear the album I always wanted to make.” www.lachlanbryan.com

A Grain of Salt SOME say February is the month of love. I can only respond with one word and it begins with B. This concept is no doubt connected to the idea of St Valentine’s Day when young and old express their love with flowers and expensive cards, also B. It’s a lull month. The hordes have departed to a large extent and the children are where they belong, but we mainly wait, hoping for better television, better politics, anticipating another football season and (for me) dreading another birthday fast approaching.

It’s a month where I have this urge to whinge, and I shall. In short I’m not in the best of moods. Oh well, here goes ... *** BEING the superstitious type (particularly everything coming in threes) I was very concerned on February the seventh. My son-in-law and grandson had birthdays and it was on this day I fronted for my colonoscopy/gastroscopy.

Philosophically I decided that if it was my time, what better way to go, and just in case I checked my computer for purity. The colonoscopy states “no solid foods the day before” so, being a major sook, I telephoned at

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We are gone. Finito. Let them worry about it. If they don’t like Connie Francis, bugger them.

I’ll have a short black with Elvis, Bobby Rose and Mary Therese Ellen at St Peter’s Cafe. *** BEING a Magpie supporter, I overlook Dane Swan’s love affair with the body ink, but never have I understood why.

In my day (1943) it was for criminals and blokes who wanted to pretend to be tough. Now it’s a fashion statement.

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Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rage at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Dylan Thomas.

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Hoopla: Rye netballers Ellen, left, Keeley, Jess, Jade, Laura and Cassie with the bank’s Gary Sanford. Picture: Barry Irving

Netballers get their hands on bank’s new balls GARY Sanford, the senior manager of Rye & Dromana Community Banks, has been receiving a warm reception as he travels around the peninsula handing out new netballs to clubs.

The organisation is part of a

partnership with other community banks on the peninsula in a three-year sponsorship deal with Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League, which includes a netball division.

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This season all league footballs and netballs will carry “Your Community Bank Bendigo Bank” logos.

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Famous view: Flinders District Lions Club secretary Lee Phillips tees off at the famous Flinders course with spectacular cliffs and the waters of Bass Strait in the background.

Lion-hearted golf day FLINDERS District Lions Club is holding its 24th annual charity golf day on Monday 19 March at the award-winning Flinders Golf Club.

The event is sponsored by the Rye & Dromana Community Bank Branches and Flinders Golf Club.

It is an individual stableford event for men and women, with or without a club handicap.

Players without a handicap will be allocated one under the Calloway system.

Cost is $60 a player, which includes a sit down lunch from 11.30am.

Players must arrive at 11am to register and shotgun start is at 12.30.

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