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Kicking goals for reconciliation and integration Things are done differently at Red Hill Football Netball Club. Founded in 1929 with the mission to invoke a real sense of belonging for all members of the community, this sporting club’s commitment to inclusivity and well-being shines bright into the future alongside its reconciliation action plan, which was devised over the 2019-20 season. The RAP has been developed over two stages.

Club president Graham Sherry explains: “We just thought it was the right thing to do. We wanted to provide a supportive environment for all young people and encourage the awareness of diversity in the community, and that includes LGBTIQ issues.

We acknowledge the Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, so it made sense to develop a plan which supported reconciliation and treaty. Stage 1 of the RAP promoted the appropriate acknowledgement of traditional owners and involved the holding of the first inaugural reconciliation football match among other things. The club has just had our second reconciliation football match, which took place on May 8 at the Red Hill Reserve. It was a great success. The players wore Red Hill FNC reconciliation performance jumpers, and we had a Welcome to Country, a smoking ceremony, didgeridoo players, Indigenous musicians and dancers, and 16 Indigenous elders were present.”

Graham continues: “The Red Hill Football Netball Club is dedicated to promoting and implementing a broad cultural awareness program within the club, which we hope filters out into the wider community.

We’ve gained support from the AFL, Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association, and the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation.” There is also a long list of sponsors and community partners that make events like the reconciliation footy match possible.

Mental health, well-being and cultural understanding are top priorities at this club where men’s and women’s sport becomes the ultimate equaliser. After all, we are all the same when we get down to the business of playing the game.

Graham concludes: “We had a bit of a setback last year due to COVID-19 but are up and running again with an even stronger determination to involve as many members of the community as possible. We have over 160 players currently at the club, but only a handful of Indigenous players. We are keen to see this change.

We would also like to see players with a disability join the club too.” Sounds like a ripper idea. No dropping the ball here.

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The first-ever GLB. Open for what’s next.

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Capturing the voices of 2020 Frankston resident Jo Fuller started a project just as Melbourne was coming out of its second wave of COVID-19. As we all emerged from a state-wide lockdown that we’ll never forget, Jo found herself wanting to capture her children’s experience. From here, the story evolved as Jo collected more voices to gather a broader reflection of the 2020 experience. While the raw emotion in the short stories varies from person to person, every story is significant in her book, Twenty Voices of 2020.

Included in the book – or rather, time capsule – are photographs from around Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. Some of the voices of interest include Rob Wengritzky, the doctor at Frankston Hospital who was instrumental in developing new personal protective equipment.

There’s Sandhya, the social worker who helped move the homeless of Melbourne into hotels; Kristy, the principal of Toorak College who kept the boarding house open; and Matt, the pilot who fought to regain his identity after all flights were grounded. Each of the 20 voices were

asked the same questions, and while the responses are varied, there is a resonating thread of shared experience that flows through the pages. As Jo says: “After a year that kept us apart, through the power of storytelling we are reunited. Storytelling helps us to empathise and understand one another; it can help us to reflect, acknowledge, and heal.”

Jo is a Peninsula creative with an Honours Degree in Visual Arts, a mother of three daughters, a full-time worker, a devoted member of the community who volunteers at Mums Supporting Families In Need, and now a published author.

However, Jo’s been writing in a corporate environment for more than 14 years and is a change management consultant who analyses behaviours and supports people through significant change.

“I wanted to create a time capsule that was relatable. I’m an everyday, ordinary person who lived through this extraordinary time alongside everyone else. We will always remember this time, but my push was to capture how we felt at this time; to highlight a moment, or a memory, that would hopefully help others to reflect and ultimately heal from this time. Writing my story and listening to the other 20 voices was the most fulfilling experience, as each person’s story helped me to have both greater empathy and a better understanding of my own. It’s easy to say ‘Hello’ to someone in your street or chat to your work colleague and not really appreciate what they’ve been through or are going through. Twenty Voices of 2020 allowed me to engage with others more deeply and provide an opportunity for 20 people to reflect on a year that changed all of our lives, some more than others.”

To discover more, jump on Instagram and follow @20_Voices or head to www. twentyvoices.com.au KATE SEARS

Above: Jo Fuller. Photo by Kristen England Photography. Right: Rob Wengritzky, left, with Des Hong and Peter Blewitt, is one of the ‘voices’ in Twenty Voices of 2020.

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Olympian’s recovery and pivot to lead women’s health In Conversation Casual chats with Peninsula people

Steph Prem is an Olympian, motivational speaker, entrepreneur and one of Australia’s leading experts on health and wellness. Steph is the founder of the Studio PP training method. With high-profile business and celebrity clientele, Studio PP is a reflection of Steph’s unique, inspiring and performance-driven ethos. Before founding Studio PP, Steph was a five-time Australian champion and the only female to represent Australia in the snowboardcross event at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

Kate Sears sits down with the professional athlete, personal trainer, clinical Pilates instructor and health and wellness coach and consultant.

How did you transition from Olympian to business owner of Studio PP? Following my traumatic exit from professional sports – I had a snowboarding accident that ended my career and was a five-year physical rehabilitation process to come back from – I dived wholeheartedly into my own wellness and recovery journey that inspired me to launch my business Premium Performance, now known as Studio PP. I spent a number of years running retreats and fitness and Pilates sessions in the parks of Melbourne. I then opened my first PP studio on Chapel St, Prahran, in 2013. In 2015 I opened our South Yarra HQ followed by our Portsea summer pop-up studio in 2018, which has now been running three years, and in 2019 our corporate health studio in Melbourne’s iconic 101 Collins St tower. The PP method is unique because it embraces not just body/form but also mindset, so it is much more of an overall holistic wellness approach.

Do you have a notable moment from a motivational speaking event that you can share?

In my role as a Medibank Live Better wellness ambassador, I recently did a live online speaking keynote focused on resilience. I shared my own journey from injury to rebuilding not just my body but my mindset and building – or rebuilding – a fulfilling career post sport.

Dealing with change or loss is an inevitable part of life, and especially in today’s uncertain environment, everyone is experiencing varying degrees of setbacks and worry. We’re all navigating this unprecedented time together. I love motivational speaking and I feel grateful that people off the back of COVID-19 are more invested in health and fostering positive and healthy lifestyle habits like mindfulness, proper nutrition, sufficient sleep and regular exercise.

Do you have one piece of advice that you often share?

I observe and work with so many clients in relentless pursuit of this thing we all call the work-life balance, and I’m a strong advocate for the pursuit – but it’s challenging.

Personally, I’m lucky that I genuinely love my work. Yet I’m the first to admit I’ve been guilty of complaining of lack of ‘balance’, itching for the weekend or a day off even, because I’ve allowed the work part of the balance see-saw to dip too heavily the wrong way. I’ve found the key is having a toolkit of ‘non-negotiables’ to refer back to, to bring you back into balance. For me that’s daily exercise, acupuncture, Pilates, breath work, alone time for creativity and quality time with family and close friends. Also red wine is helpful.

To get more of your Steph fix, head to Instagram and follow @stephieprem

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Experience Scandinavia’s passion for comfort Winter is the season for spending time indoors – and with Big Chair Living’s exclusive IMG Comfort Studio range, you’ll be doing so in style. IMG seemlessly integrates elegance, comfort and function to create the perfect recliner and sofa, and all are produced with carefully selected materials that ensure optimum performance, support and durability.

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These truly unique chairs also come in a range of sizes and base types to enable you to personalise your comfort zone, as well as motorisation for the ultimate relaxation experience.

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Love Your Sister: Samuel Johnson the founder of Australia’s leading charity Love Your Sister (LYS) launched his book, Dear Mum on Friday, April 30 at Commonfolk in Mornington. Arriving with the LYS merchandising van, guests snapped gifts for their friends and for themselves. Samuel had everyone in tears and laughter during his speech, while guests were blown away after watching the video of his and sister Connie’s story. Sam shared his ongoing vision for LYS. An Intimo fashion parade, accompanied by drinks and nibbles all made for a great evening. A whopping 100 per cent of the $27,000 raised will go to leading research into Personalised Medicine for cancer patients.

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Frankston resident captures the voices of 2020 Jo Fuller recorded a variety of people’s experiences as we emerged from last year’s lockdown in her new book, Twenty Voices of 2020.

Olympian’s recovery and pivot to lead women’s health Kate Sears speaks to Olympian, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, personal trainer, wellness coach, and clinical Pilates instructor Steph Prem.

Musical gives Scout the chance to be themself Scout Hook is a trans nonbinary artist who grew up in Mount Eliza. They’re now part of the new Australian show Moulin Rouge! The Musical.

Pages 18-19 Frankston’s epic spectacle of colour See the Frankston City’s Big Picture Fest wrap up

Pages 49-55 It’s all happening in Main St Get ready to fall in love with the shopping, the food, the entertainment and the vibe of Mornington’s Main St in our special feature.

Pages 78-81 Winter Wine Weekend is here Welcome in winter with a weekend of wine. Join the annual celebration of Peninsula wines this Queen’s Birthday long weekend.

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DJ on the decks with Holly-J Holly-Jane Simpson’s vibrant pink hair catches your eye, but it’s the beats she shares as Holly-J that will make your feet dance.

Sunset Sounds set for Hastings The Hastings Foreshore Reserve will be rocking on November 28 when the iconic festival Sunset Sounds sweeps in to delight music lovers.

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Automotive Services is here for you We’ve decided it’s time to put our trusty wheels at the forefront of our minds by showcasing everything cars in our June issue.

Social Pics Loads of events last month.

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The Richard Cornish Interviews This month renowned food writer Richard Cornish begins a series of interviews, the first with Matt Wilkinson of Montalto.

Humpback whales on our doorstep Humpback whales are often sighted in Port Phillip and along the Mornington Peninsula coast during the cooler months. Great article.

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Awards success for talented Chisholm apprentices Three Chisholm students have been recognised in the prestigious Master Builders of Victoria Apprentice of the Year Awards.

Apprentice of the Year Carley Attard.

Brent Maloney.

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Carley Attard, who completed the Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade MEM30319 with Chisholm last year, received the top honour, winning State Apprentice of the Year. Carley is now working as a foreman for her employer NuForm Steel and manages four staff and two apprentices.

Carpentry apprentices Brent Maloney and Dale Pryor were both finalists for the Apprentice of the Year – Carpentry Award. Brent, who works for Jo Moody and Co Builders at Blairgowrie, was nominated for his knowledge of his trade and the commitment he has shown to his training. Dale, who completed his apprenticeship with Aspendale’s Bunnage Building, picked up a raft of awards during his studies, including Chisholm Apprentice of the Year in 2020 and WorldSkills. He was recognised for his dedication to training, passion for the industry and willingness to help out his peers.

Also recognised with nominations were Chisholm students Firas Al-Najjar, Renee Brash, Simon Carey, Mitchell Elliot, James Mase, Thomas Nuttall and Izaiah Sinclair.

Chisholm’s associate director of education (trades) Stuart Hoxley said the success of Chisholm’s apprentices further enhanced the TAFE’s position as a leading vocational and education provider. “Chisholm’s continued success in trades is a reflection of its commitment to ensuring consistently high standards of training delivery for its students and industry partners,” Mr Hoxley said. “In a growth industry, demand for skilled apprentices is on the rise, and Chisholm is proud to be turning out successful students to fill this need.”

Thinking of studying at Chisholm or launching a trade career? Learn more about apprenticeships, low-fee and Free TAFE courses by joining an upcoming Chisholm online information session. Visit www.chisholm.edu. au/open to register.

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Writer has a taste for Peninsula’s coffee culture

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Destination Coffee, a new book from Melbourne food and travel writer Jane Ormond, takes a caffeinated journey around the world, stopping off at some of the most renowned coffee cities and percolating with insider info and snappy recipes for replicating those cities’ signature coffee drinks.

The book has got deep connections to the Mornington Peninsula. Jane grew up in Frankston and spends a lot of time on the Peninsula where her parents live, enjoying coffee wherever she can. “Growing up in Frankston, I’d go to places like the Central Park Café and the Black Cat Lounge, order a cappuccino and think I was the height of sophistication,” she says. “This was back when no one was really talking about specific coffee beans or coffeegrowing regions. No one was really even game enough to order an espresso. But things have really changed now.”

And while most people might associate suburbs such as Carlton and Fitzroy with thriving coffee cultures, Jane is a big advocate for the Peninsula scene. “There’s so much craft and care going into coffee now, and it’s incredible to find really excellent cafes in the back streets of Karingal or amazing coffee roasters in the industrial back streets of Mornington. It’s really no surprise that there are such high-quality coffee roasters in the area, given the gourmet bounty of the Peninsula.”

Destination Coffee includes some great advice on how to make good coffee at home – and the key is very simple: use the best beans and good filtered water for your brew. And don’t buy beans in large quantities because they can go stale.

“It’s better to buy smaller amounts more often for peak flavour. With boutique roasters around the Peninsula and Greater Frankston region, head into your local and have a chat about how you like your coffee and what kind of flavour profile you like and discover your signature blend.”

Destination Coffee is published by Hardie Grant and is available at good bookstores.

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Whether you find your favourite drop at a winery by the sea or hidden among the lush hinterland, you’ll agree with us that the Mornington Peninsula is abundant with exceptional wineries, a range of luxe cellar doors, and exceptional food experiences that complement the wine. Here you’ll no doubt discover excellent examples of pinot noir, chardonnay and pinot gris.

What more could you want?

Balnarring’s very own Quealy Winemakers recently won the Star Cellar Door in the Mornington Peninsula category in Gourmet Traveller Wine’s Australia’s Best Cellar Door Awards 2021. Quealy began in 2006 when Kathleen Quealy and Kevin McCarthy established themselves as pioneers of both varietal and winemaking innovation within the region. Amid barrels and terracotta amphora you’ll feel like you’re in the heart of the winery as you taste the largest assortment of Peninsula wine.

Other Peninsula winners include Dromana’s Crittenden Estate, which was awarded Best Large Cellar Door. Meanwhile, Kerrie Greens Winery in Red Hill South received the title of Best Small Cellar Door. The award for Cellar Door With Best Food went to Pt Leo Estate’s Laura Restaurant in Merricks. Based in Red Hill South, Montalto received the title of Best Additional Cellar Door Experience for its Estate-to-Plate experience. Ten Minutes by Tractor in Main Ridge was honoured with the award for Best Tasting Experience.

Congratulations to all from Mornington Peninsula Magazine. Cheers!

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Musical gives Scout the chance to be themself Scout Hook is a trans nonbinary artist who grew up in Mount Eliza. After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre) in 2020 from the Victorian College of the Arts, Scout also became the grateful recipient of the Orloff Family Charitable Trust Scholarship, Cassidy Bequest Scholarship, Mabel Kent Scholarship, Ron Freedman Memorial Award, and the Ron and Margaret Dobell Foundation Music Theatre Award. They are now part of the ensemble for international theatre company Global Creatures’ new Australian show Moulin Rouge! The Musical. It’s a Tony-nominated production based on Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 hit film Moulin Rouge! Kate Sears speaks to Scout about their journey so far before the show opens at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre on August 13.

When did you first discover a passion for performing arts, singing and dancing? Can you recall your first role?

I’ve loved performing for as long as I can remember. As kids, my sisters and I were always putting on concerts in the living room and soon started going to dance classes.

My first role was Jane Banks in the Aussie premiere of Mary Poppins (Disney & Cameron Mackintosh) when I was 12 years old. While working on that show I decided that music theatre was what I wanted to pursue as a career.

As you grew up in Mount Eliza, how did you find the art scene on the Peninsula?

My grandfather was an artist, and he and my nan also lived in Mount Eliza. We visited many of the wonderful art galleries on the Peninsula with them while we were growing up. The Peninsula was also where I began my training in dancing and singing. I had some great teachers who helped me to find my feet as a young performer.

Tell us about the cast for Moulin Rouge! The Musical.

Have you been starstruck by anyone?

I am so in awe of the entire cast. It’s an incredibly talented and diverse group, and they are all such lovely people. There is a huge range of experience within the cast, with some of us being new to the industry and many who are legends of the Aussie stage. I’m really looking forward to working with and learning from them all.

Do you have any notable moments or experiences to share with our readers?

As a trans nonbinary person, the values of Moulin Rouge!

The Musical resonate with me strongly. Within this story, the Moulin Rouge is a place that celebrates truth, beauty, freedom and love, and is a place where all people are encouraged to be themselves. I am thrilled to create visibility and representation for the trans community on stage in this production, something that is so important to me as a human and as an artist.

What’s next on the agenda?

I can’t wait to start performing in Moulin Rouge!

The Musical and to share the spectacle with Aussie audiences. I’m looking forward to contributing to a more inclusive and accessible theatre industry in this country as my career continues to move forward over the years,

whatever that may look like.

You can follow Scout’s journey on Instagram via @ scout_hook

Thanks to our frontline workers Leading from the front: On Tuesday, May 11, there was a celebration for frontline workers at Mornington Racecourse. The mid-week race meeting, on the eve of International Nurses Day, featured an eight-race card full of local talent and was free for the workers to enter. Guests enjoyed acknowledging the tireless efforts of our workers during the global pan-demic. Photos supplied.

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Frankston City’s Big Picture Fest has wrapped up for another year – and what an epic spectacle of colour and vibrancy it has left behind. Nine new street art pieces created by an all-Aussie line-up showcase Frankston’s evolving arts and cultural edge and bring the total number of murals around the city to 39. This year, Monterey Secondary College and Frankston High School students also took part in the festival and helped create two striking pieces. For more information and to book a street art walking tour, visit www. discoverfrankston.com/ 1. CTO Born in London, Peter ‘CTO’ Seaton spent time in New Zealand and is now a Melbourne-based contemporary urban artist who aims to expose the intangible aspects of the human condition, working with the human form, colour and geometry. He has worked in South America, Europe and Asia, with a lot of his work on walls in the inner-city suburbs of Melbourne.

Artwork: Dreaming Beyond Duality Where: Ross Smith Ave

“I think the Big Picture Fest is great because it understands that street art is from graffiti and it immerses the graffiti element into it and respects that as well as the street art. I like to see the union of street art and graffiti because on the street it’s often quite a tense relationship and I think it doesn’t have to be; I think it can be a relationship of togetherness.”

2. Dave Court Dave is an Adelaide-based artist whose practice centres on painting, but he also runs an ethical clothing brand, is a creative director of a youth magazine and has expanded his artistic range to include experimental aspects of photography, performance, installation and collaboration.

Artwork: Digital Still Life Where: Rooftop of General Public building (access via Davey St, up the ramp)

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“The work that I’ve created this year is a large abstract painting, building off of work that I’ve been creating in my studio practice and looking at crossovers between traditional and digital modes of making and creating artwork. This work also contains an augmented reality element, so if you visit the filter tab on my profile @dave.court on Instagram, you should be able to activate a filter called ‘Big Pic Frankston’, which will be triggered by aiming your camera at the painting.”

3. Maxine Gigliotti Maxine grew up on the Peninsula sketching birds and other wildlife. Based in Frankston, she still draws inspiration from the natural world for her painting, but also takes part in and teaches circus performance.

Artwork: Blue Banded Bees Where: Thompson Lane (behind No.11) “The mural is starring our native blue banded bees; I think they’re beautiful and amazing and are native to here in Frankston. They especially like the colours blue and purple.

They pollinate differently to a honeybee so there are certain native plants that can only be pollinated by them.”

4. Brett Piva Brett is a contemporary artist and curator from the east coast of Australia who explores the triumph and tragedy of changing natural environments.

As well as murals, his practice includes abstract reverse painting techniques with gold leaf and enamel on glass within paintings, timber and glass sculptures. He has exhibited in group and solo shows and been an artist-in-residence both

here and abroad.

Artwork: A Longing Distant Connection Where: Plaza Lane “Out of the many people I conversed with while painting this wall, only two people had heard of a quandong. To paint something that was not immediately recognisable, on trend or frequently existent in the street art world was a challenging task but truly rewarding. I’ll be taking on this approach as often as possible.”

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5. Melanie Caple and Frankston High School students, with facilitating teacher Natalie D’Ambra Also a curator and arts manager, Melanie is a multi-award-winning artist who divides her time between Melbourne’s north and her studio in South Gippsland. In working with students on this mural, she encouraged them to think about what their broader landscape meant to them. Melanie has also recently celebrated the natural environment with a mural on the Seaford library and community centre.

Artwork: Untitled Where: Thompson Lane “The design for our mural came about while being influenced by a few things: Frankston as an urban city, Frankston as a coastal city, and the high school students’ creativity with colour and design. After thinking about the duality of the landscape where they attend school, colour and shape was used to express a certain symbolic playfulness.

These elements have come together on the wall in coastal pastel hues, alongside an ibis that represents Frankston as an urban centre and a pelican representing the waterfront and ocean – two birds that people can reflect themselves upon as they dwell in this diverse environment.”

6. Jason Parker A fine arts/mural artist from New Zealand, Jason is currently living in Melbourne painting evocative works that capture dream-like moments and feelings he believes language fails to express. His work is often metaphorical.

Artwork: The Embrace Place: Plaza Lane, on the General Public building lift tower wall “This mural is an expression of my hope for humanity. Often we find ourselves at odds with one another, tense and projecting our own hang-ups on to our fellow man. We need to begin to disarm ourselves, embrace our differences and come together. If we do this and learn to grow as a society, humanity and our Earth will reap the benefits for generations to come.”

7. Wina Jie Wina is a Melbourne artist whose creativity explores the experience of being an Asian-Australian, often through self-portraits incorporating hybrid Eastern and Western creatures and landscapes. With a background in fine art, film and television, she works as a graphic designer and specialises in photography, illustrations and designing murals.

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Artwork: Rise Where: Thompson Lane “The artist’s role now is to inspire the collective during the uncertain times of the global pandemic. This artwork is honouring my Eastern background by incorporating the dragon and the depiction of the ‘superhero’ self as the girl. (It’s about) rising above the fear to answer your calling in life; in my case it is the pursuit of my arts practice with stronger determination and being grateful to contribute to society in a positive light.”

8. David Booth (aka Ghostpatrol) with Monterey Secondary College students David built an international fan base for his street art in the laneways of Melbourne.

He likes to create worlds inhabited by hybrid creatures, pop culture references and childhood nostalgia, drawing the viewer into an alternate reality.

Artwork: Get Along Gang Where: Thompson Lane “The artwork serves as a portrait and time capsule, with each bright, colourful character representing a student individually sharing their personality, thoughts, feelings and interests at this time in their life. The process of creating this work was just as important as the outcome – discovering the fun and freedom that comes with working together to paint something bigger than themselves.”

9. Julian Clavijo A painter and sculptor originally from Colombia, Julian studied Art in Public Space at RMIT and now resides in Melbourne. He mixes spray-painting techniques with brushwork similar to classical frescos to produce internationally acclaimed murals that saw him win the Best Global Artist Award for street art in Dubai in 2018. He has also been recognised with an Archibald Prize.

Artwork: The Messenger Where: Arthurs Lane, on the side of the General Public building “To me, the boy is the last human remaining after our societal system made the planet collapse. He will remain in his child form for ever, wandering the universe in an eternal sunset of ever-evolving reverberating colours. The whale, the largest mammal to exist, continues to carry the link of interdependence between water, earth and air where most creatures used to co-exist. The bonsai tree, an ancient Saman, contains the relative notion of time and space, of the actuality of the here and of the now. The turtle (represents) longevity, eternity and wisdom.” www.morningtonpeninsulamagazine.com.au

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The home of BMW on the Peninsula Mornington BMW has been operating for more than 15 years with a strong focus on performance, attention to detail and passion. Not only is it proudly Australian-owned, it’s also a family business. Mornington BMW is committed to providing you with first-class service that delivers bestin-class care for your vehicle and an uncompromising driving experience.

With a dedicated team of more than 25 local staff led

by Dealer Principal Craig Cole, who holds more than 25 years of BMW experience, you can lay your trust in Mornington BMW because it truly is the home of BMW on the Peninsula. Craig and his team thrive on ensuring all customers have an easy, transparent and enjoyable experience whether purchasing or servicing a vehicle.

Visit the conveniently located showroom at 181 Mornington-Tyabb Rd and view the vast range of new, demonstrator and pre-owned vehicles that suit every

lifestyle and budget. Electric vehicles are set to join the range as Mornington BMW becomes an official BMW i dealer – with many new charge points becoming available later this year.

It’s with excitement that Mornington BMW announces its end-of-financial-year sale. There will be many exceptional offers across the brilliant range of new, demonstrator and pre-owned models. If you require finance, friendly on-site business manager Tony Traikovski can assist you and make the process as easy

and efficient as possible.

Without a doubt, now is the best time to buy at Mornington BMW. MORNINGTON BMW A: 181 Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Mornington T: 5970 5970 W: www.morningtonbmw.com.au FB: morningtonbmw INSTA: morningtonbmw

Woodleigh School Adventurous Minds scholarship applications now open At Woodleigh, we are searching for the next generation of Adventurous Minds – curious students who continuously question, searching for knowledge and understanding.

We are seeking students with a love of learning; students who try their best every day, whose application, effort, and engagement mean that they will find success in almost everything they do.

All candidates must sit the scholarship examination on Saturday, September 11. Creative thinkers, who strive for excellence and are dedicated to their community, are encouraged to apply. Applications must close on Friday, September 3.

In 2021 we are offering: Academic Scholarships – Years 5 & 7 are awarded to the most highly able students. Students who display outstanding academic ability on the scholarship test will be invited to an interview with the Principal.

Music Scholarships – Years 5 & 7 are awarded to students who show evidence of a high degree of talent in their chosen instrument/s. It is expected that applicants can perform to a minimum Adventurous Minds are educated here. Learn more about what Woodleigh standard of AMEB Grade 3 (for Year 7 entry) or School can offer your child at our July Enrolment Information Session.

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AMEB Grade 2 (for Year 5 entry), or a comparable level.

Principal’s Scholarships – Year 5, 7 & 10 are awarded based on sound academic potential, a strong desire to learn and the willingness to fully participate in the co-curricular life of the school. Leadership skills, citizenship qualities, a commitment to community service, and a particular talent in Visual or Performing Arts, Music or Sport, are all key selection criteria.

For more details, or to apply, visit the Woodleigh School website, or contact our Enrolments Team on 5971 6100 or enrol@woodleigh.vic.edu.au DAVID BAKER – Principal WOODLEIGH SCHOOL A: 485 Golf Links Rd, Langwarrin South T: 5971 6100 W: www.woodleigh.vic.edu.au FB: woodleighschoo1 INSTA: woodleighschool

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Advanced sleep apnoea clinic comes to the Mornington Peninsula In 2017, ENT surgeon Dr Nalaka de Silva and respiratory physician Dr Juan Mulder collaborated to create the Combined Specialists Sleep Apnoea Clinic. Their holistic approach to treating sleep apnoea, snoring and other issues grew from the doctors’ desire to pool their knowledge and skillset to provide the best possible care for their patients. Through a combination of treatment methods, CSSC has been able to achieve better compliance and more than 85 per cent success in its patients. Furthermore, more than 90 per cent of patients who required surgery have subsequently avoided having to use a CPAP machine.

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“We offer two angles of expertise and we learn from each other,” Dr de Silva said. “It’s very rewarding when we hear from patients that they’ve now got a better quality of life.”

Dr de Silva has been working and living on the Peninsula since 2012. He’s an ear, nose

and throat surgeon with a particular interest in managing sleep apnoea, which became a passion after his post-graduate fellowship training at Monash. Before this he became a Fellow of the Australian College of Surgeons in 2010. He completed his undergraduate degree in Newcastle followed by advanced surgical training in Auckland.

Dr Mulder is a consultant respiratory and sleep medicine physician and has been working locally for eight years. He’s a Fellow of the Royal Australasian Society of Physicians, a registered polysomnographic and a member of the Thoracic Society of Australia. His interests centre on sleep disorders, particularly complex disorders.

To find out more, visit the website www. mpent.com.au or search “sleep apnoea Mornington”.

KATE SEARS COMBINED SPECIALISTS SLEEP APNOEA CLINIC A: Suite 4, 525 McClelland Drive, Frankston T: 9789 3636 W: www.mpent.com.au FB: CSSCMornington

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Focus on men’s health

Every year, International Men’s Health Week is celebrated around the world in the middle of June. This year it lands on June 13-19. It’s a key opportunity to highlight men’s health and what it means to be healthy and focuses on your chance to make a positive difference to the lives of men and boys, or yourself.

The week is designed to inspire thought and conversation about what needs to be done to improve male health because the health status of males in most countries, including Australia, is generally poorer than that of females. Unfortunately, more males die at every stage through the course of their lives, more males have accidents, more males suffer from lifestyle-related health conditions than females of the same age and more males take their own lives. This being said, men are also less frequent visitors to their GP, and the perception is they don’t care about health or health services are not well-prepared to interact with men.

The Men's Health Information and Resource Centre, part of the Western Sydney University’s School of Health and Science, is honoured to lead and deliver Men's Health Week in Australia. The week offers a platform for a challenging issue and to raise the profile of men, their health outcomes and health needs around the country. Its tactic is to celebrate the strengths of men, the contributions they make and the vital role they play in society.

To discover more, visit www.menshealthweek.org.au

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Shelby Van Zwol started Chain Social five years ago in Mornington. As the founder and director of her own digital marketing company, the 28-year-old is now the mother of baby girl Aspen and leads a successful all-female team. Kate Sears speaks to Shelby about her journey and her tips for inspiring entrepreneurs.

How have the last five years been for you at Chain Social?

In the beginning – well, perhaps the first two years – it was really hard.

Digital marketing wasn’t as popular back then, or perhaps not as readily adopted by businesses. On top of this, I had to convince a business to invest in the digital space in the hands of a 23-year-old female digital marketer from a rural town. To this day, a lot of the larger digital agencies are owned and run by men, so it was a little taboo. I’ve also learnt how important it is to be a good leader. I have the best team but truly they are all such hardworking, smart and tenacious women. Digital marketing is ever-evolving, and so are we. Our services have expanded since I started the business. I think a lot of people see where Chain Social is now, which is on track to be an eight-figure business, but they don’t see the last five years where I gave up my social life completely, or where my husband had to work overtime/extra hours to help us stay afloat. Start-up life was hard. We put every single cent back into the business and still to this day reinvest the majority of the business into new team members, training, work perks like holidays and designer gifts for our team.

Was this what you thought you’d do after school?

I didn’t have a clue what I wanted to do. When I finished Year 12, I enrolled into marketing and communications at university to have some sort of qualification. I wanted to drop out, but I kept at my course, graduated and then worked immediately full time in my parents’ business doing marketing. This is where I found digital and how transformative it was.

Do you have any advice for young entrepreneurs planning to follow a similar career path?

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Photo by Desfura income, lots of overtime – but know that you’re building an asset which should provide you with an abundance of both financial and personal gain in the very near future. Secondly, know your worth and stand your ground. When I started, I was so intimidated by people that were older than me. I would go into my shell and become submissive. Now I challenge everything where necessary. Thirdly, do as much work experience, interning, helping out friends as possible in your industry before taking the leap. You’ll thank yourself so much later. Lastly, find a mentor. For me it was my mum. She was an entrepreneur herself and taught me a lot of my business acumen. I don’t think Chain Social would be as successful without her input and financial guidance in the early days.

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Darcy Halliday in pre-production with director Courtney Harrison at Austin Studios. Photo by Stephany Austin

Young Peninsula actor buries himself in his work It’s 5.30am and 16-year-old Mornington Peninsula actor Darcy Halliday would normally be getting ready to do his morning workout.

Today, however, he’s making his way to South Melbourne beach, where he will literally be buried up to his neck in sand. You might think he does this for fun, but not quite. As a television and film actor, Darcy takes on very complex and testing characters. His latest lead role as Henry Patterson in Courtney Harrison’s film In Too Deep calls for a high level of emotional and physical input.

At the age of 11, Darcy decided to make the change from stage to screen. Since then, Darcy has been training diligently for hours a week at a professional acting studio.

The sessions are focused on scene work, naturalistic improvisation, accent development and method training.

He does all this while completing his VCE and auditioning for major Australian and international productions. His routine and discipline to the craft of film and televisionstyle acting is unparalleled.

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outrageous comedies and skin-crawling horrors. In Too Deep, a dark comedy, tells the story of an angst-confused teen who is struggling with the realities of life and love.

Darcy’s character is on a mission to bury himself in order to deal with his pain. Although dealing with a very serious topic, the film has many beautiful light moments.

Darcy has prepared and rehearsed for weeks to deliver this demanding role to his capacity – and it shows.

Courtney is amazed by Darcy’s abilities. “You can tell Darcy is extremely well trained and focused on his job.

His unique character development and strong scene choices make my work on set with him feel seamless. He has been ready for any challenge we have faced so far on this film set. It feels great to work with such a mature professional.”

Hollywood and overseas stardom may seem so far away from the Peninsula, but not for Darcy. He has his eyes set on pursuing an international acting career and is going through all the necessary steps to get there. He already has a full-time acting coach, agency representation in Australia and managers in Los Angeles and New York City. Courtney also thinks the teen is destined for success. “I wouldn’t be surprised if we see Darcy rise to international superstar status within the next couple of years.”

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Without a doubt it’s Holly-Jane Simpson’s vibrant pink hair that catches your eye, but it’s the beats she shares as Holly-J that will make your heart sing and your feet blast off into a dance. Having always had a love of music and the secret talent of playing instruments only by ear when she was growing up, it wasn’t until the New Zealand-born artist moved to Australia in 2006 that she discovered dance music. Holly purchased her first set of CDJs, and the digital audio workstation Ableton Live at the end of 2008, that led to her performing her first gig at Revolver Upstairs just six months later. From here she threw herself headfirst into learning everything possible that there was to know about DJing and producing her own music. And if she had to pick her favourite gig of all time?

“It would have to be either OnlyOne Festival over in Italy a couple years back, Electric Storm Festival in Darwin or Yost Theatre in California,” Holly-J says. “There is literally no better feeling than playing music that you've spent hours upon hours making and seeing thousands of people going nuts and totally embracing the music – especially when it's interstate or overseas and they may not have ever even heard your music before. Melbourne has an incredible nightlife scene too. I feel blessed to be able to play epic shows locally every single

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As Holly-J, she ignites her audiences’ senses with vocal but heavy underground club music dubbed ‘Melbourne Minimal’ and festival music like PsyTrap that she creates combining the sounds of psytrance with trap. She also started a new alias to split up her branding so as not to dilute her heavier Holly-J brand – enter JINXIT. “I initially created JINXIT a few years back to be my more downtempo trap alias, but that has since morphed into being basically everything else I make or play that doesn't work under the Holly-J banner – so it could be anything like commercial party tunes, r’n’b, pop, rock or downtempo trap. I have a lot of fun projects in the works for both aliases, and have just actually released a swagger rock record called I’m On Fire under JINXIT.” Whether she’s on stage as JINXIT or Holly-J, her energy on the decks is contagious because she’s so full of life and exudes the passion that she holds for her craft. As soon as she plugs in her USB and begins to play, an automatic energy boost hits and in a second she’s jumping around and hyping the crowd to get them amped up along with her.

When she’s not on the decks, you’ll find Holly-J at the functional training centre ELEV8 in Carrum Downs that she owns with her partner Alby, working retail at the sports brand 2XU, booking upcoming shows or getting creative by producing tracks and editing videos. As if she wasn’t busy enough already, Holly-J is hoping to restart her production and DJ lessons by taking on new students in the near future.

Catch the ever-enthusiastic Holly-J and her epic sound at Motley in Frankston on Sunday, June 13, and regularly at AREA in Mornington on Friday nights. For future show dates and to experience the Holly-J sound for yourself, head to @djhollyj on Instagram.

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No shortage of star attractions for astronomers in June June is a wonderful time for night-sky observers in the southern hemisphere. The rich star fields of the Milky Way galaxy stretch right across the sky from the southwest to the northeast. You cannot fail to spot the constellation Scorpius, which has one of the most recognisable patterns in the night sky. It is home to many excellent targets for an amateur telescope. Scorpius’s brightest star is the orange-red Antares.

It is a supergiant star with a diameter about 800 times that of our own star, the Sun. While there may be more impressive sights in the southern part of the June sky, there is also much to see when looking north, such as the globular clusters M13 and M92 in the constellation Hercules. There are also plenty of interesting clusters to look at in Ophiuchus. Besides the two globular clusters M10 and M12, and the open cluster NGC 6633, be sure to look out for the open cluster IC 4665. It is composed of a group of 30 stars and is a lovely sight through binoculars.

Looking south, you will be met with a rich variety of objects visible with just the naked eye, or with binoculars or a small telescope. M22 in the constellation Sagittarius is an impressive globular cluster, while the emission nebula M8, also called the Lagoon Nebula, is a fine target for binoculars. Meanwhile, Omega Centauri, arguably the finest globular cluster in the night sky, sits at the heart of Centaurus, the Centaur.

Earth is at solstice on June 21, which marks the shortest day of the year in the southern hemisphere, when we receive the least energy from the Sun. On the day of the winter solstice, we are tilted as far away from the Sun as possible, which means that the Sun's path across the sky is as low as it can be.

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as public stargazing nights, event bookings and membership, please visit the society’s Facebook page, or website at www.mpas.asn.au NERIDA LANGCAKE, Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society The Lagoon Nebula M8 is found within our own galaxy some 5200 light-years from Earth in the constellation Sagittarius. Its shape and appearance resembles a pond of a star-forming interstellar cloud and gas, and it is faintly visible to the naked eye in dark skies. Photo by MPAS member Steven Mohr

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Experience local with new eyes As winter arrives, what better season to appreciate your own backyard, stay close and immerse yourself in the experiences our local region has to offer. Whether it’s food, wine, craft brewing and distilling or arts and culture – support local business and share the abundance of local experiences with visiting friends and family.

Enjoy a meal at one of our many characterful restaurants or cafes.

Sample a new brew on tap or savour a sip of one of our best wines. Take a gin flight to rediscover the craft of our local distilling businesses.

A hub for creativity, the Peninsula is home to a diverse range of makers and creators, galleries and artist studios waiting for you to discover local art and craft again. Support our local musicians by attending a gig and reconnecting with the live music scene. Through your support, our local arts industry can continue to rebuild its momentum.

With winter seasonal produce now on the menu, support local farmers, farmgates, greengrocers and butchers by sourcing all you need to feed the family with slow cooks and warming meals made with fresh in-season essentials.

As our local businesses continue to reinvent local experiences, we can all make a difference. Stay, play and explore local – you might be surprised what you rediscover in your own backyard.

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Protecting the Balcombe Estuary Reserves for the future The Balcombe Estuary Reserves is one of the Peninsula’s major waterways and a significant natural asset. This area is rich in biodiversity and offers picnic tables, playgrounds, fishing platforms and walking tracks and boardwalk alongside Balcombe Creek, extending from the coast through to the Nepean Highway and on to The Briars.

Also located within the reserves are recreation and community facilities such as tennis courts, cricket/football ovals, a pistol club, and bowls club, as well as Mount Martha Preschool and Maternal and Child Health Centre.

With increasing population, the environment and the recreational facilities of the reserves will come under increasing pressure.

The Shire has developed a draft Balcombe Estuary Reserve Ecological and Planning Study (the draft Study) to find a balance between preserving the ecological values of the reserves while supporting appropriate sport and recreation uses of the area. The Shire is now seeking your feedback on the project at www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/ balcombeestuary

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Don’t let your joint pain hold you back Suffering from pain in a joint or a sporting injury? Pain, whether acute or chronic, is often frustrating or even debilitating. It can hinder your performance and stop you from doing the things you enjoy. Don't put your health on hold – The Bays Hospital is here for you.

In 2020, people may have been hesitant about being in a hospital setting. As the COVID-19 situation has evolved, The Bays has adapted its response to ensure it continues to safely meet the community’s healthcare needs. You can be reassured that throughout the pandemic, The Bays has been COVID-free and remains safe and open to attend for all your healthcare needs, including elective surgery.

Since 2018, specialist orthopaedic surgeons at The Bays have performed more than 900 operations. These include spinal surgery, hip and knee replacement surgeries, shoulder, upper limb and foot and ankle surgery. Pre-admission clinics for orthopaedics help prepare patients and their families for surgery.

The Bays offers streamlined and collaborative

services with onsite radiology and pathology to ensure you receive prompt imaging, diagnosis and treatment across both common and complex cases.

The patient is at the centre of everything The Bays does. With 11 highly experienced orthopaedic surgeons offering a wide range of subspecialties, The Bays private hospital is an ideal place for you to have your surgery. The orthopaedic surgeons are: • Mr Andrew Chia, 9928 6288 • Mr James Chiu, 9429 8866 • Mr John Choi, 5970 5377 • Mr Brad Crick, 5976 0825 • Mr David Edis, 8683 9039 • Mr Ilan Freedman, 9532 3333 • Mr Daniel Goldbloom, 9928 6188 • Mr Peter Hamilton, 5976 0877 • Mr Ponnaren Pak, 9337 2775 • Mr Rez Rahim, 9796 2992 • Mr Austin Vo, 9928 6388 THE BAYS HOSPITAL A: Vale St, Mornington T: 5975 2009 W: www.thebays.com.au E: reception@thebays.com.au

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SASI’s Seaford site reopens in streamlined style Statewide Autistic Services Ltd opened its doors as the Victorian Children’s Association in Cheltenham in 1966.

Fast-forward through more than 50 years of providing services for people on the autism spectrum and their families and things look mighty different.

SASI Seaford hub practitioner Christine Sutton has been working in the disability sector for 28 years. She explains: “We are extremely excited to be offering a new model of service delivery which is completely client-driven. Our Seaford site had to close last year due to COVID-19. This gave us a chance to renovate and reinvigorate the space.

We are now thrilled to offer a range of programs across the visual and performing arts, information technology and gaming, hospitality and SLES – which is a schoolleavers’ employment service – to our clients. SASI Seaford is now a space where people on the spectrum can learn new skills, integrate, and expand. The hub will offer reallife skills to clients, which in turn will help them thrive in the community.”

So how do they do it? By employing industry-based people who deliver skills-based programs. The performing arts program, which includes drama, movement and backstage learning, is delivered by a working actor who understands the mechanics of theatre and screen production. The music program is devised by a professional musician, while the IT and gaming program

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is delivered by a gaming expert who has had extensive experience in the retail gaming arena. A professional chef runs the hospitality program and highlights both nutrition and food as art. There is also an onsite café where clients can develop their barista and hospitality skills.

Christine continues: “It was very important that we employ people with exceptional professional skills. All our program leaders are industry-based and are keen to impart knowledge to others. We also have a new thriving garden program where clients can plant and grow vegetables, look after chickens, collect their eggs, and then cook with them. SASI is a not-for-profit which relies on funding from the government and donations. We are here to provide real-life skills to people on the autism spectrum and with other complex disabilities and see our role as providing a stepping stone to the outside world.”

For anyone who knows a person with ASD and sees how difficult it is to retain and transfer life skills, the new-look SASI Seaford hub will come as a refreshing revelation.

If you know an ASD school-leaver or young adult who needs a bit of help finding their feet, then this could be a great place to start. The hub was launched on May 27 and the staff at 13 Sir Laurence Drive are raring to go, so give them a call on 1300 577 305 to get the ball rolling.

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Integrity and security in the vault Brighton Vault offers a convenient, private, and secure safety deposit box storage solution for your most precious belongings – right in the heart of Church St, Brighton. This family-owned business has been operating in Brighton since 1990 and three years ago began offering secure storage to the public.

With its new purpose-built vault facility, you can rest easy knowing Brighton Vault’s stateof-the-art surveillance and security system offers 24-hour monitoring, fire protection, and is fully insured. Brighton Vault uses the most sophisticated ID scanning technology and the latest in security monitoring. Furthermore, your personal safety deposit box is only accessible with your individually coded key and biometric

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scanning. Boxes are available in four different sizes.

Brighton Vault is open Monday to Saturday.

Clients are welcome to call ahead and book in a visit or simply drop in. Staff supervision occurs at all times, except in the two private viewing rooms. The expert team are dedicated to conducting business with honesty, integrity and professionalism.

Inquire today about pricing, short and long-term plans, and sizes of boxes available.

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SHOWCASING NEW SAYA MEDISPA New home for Saya Medispa: An exclusive VIP grand opening was held on Friday, May 14, to showcase Saya Medispa’s stunning new space and celebrate with those who had supported the business’s journey over eight years. Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt and Catriona Rowntree cut the ribbon to open the new beauty salon with owner Aleshia Fowler and the Saya Mediaspa team. Catriona gave a congratulatory speech, and Elly Lukas Beauty School director Alex Zotos and his wife, Janelle, also made an appearance to show their support for Aleshia, a former student. See main story page 75.

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Story Dogs fundraiser a howling success There was an abundance of orange and a few more furry friends than usual at Peninsula Vet Care’s five clinics on May 7 for the Woof For Story Dogs fundraiser.

Story Dogs is an organisation that provides dogs for children to read to so they can become confident lifelong readers. You see, when children read out loud to a dog, there are amazing outcomes because it’s a non-judgemental setting. The child’s focus improves and literacy skills increase, and their confidence skyrockets. PVC’s focus was to raise much-needed money for Story Dogs because it takes $120 to provide a canine reading companion for a child at school for a year. Story Dogs also needs dogs that have a quiet temperament and like being around children. Owners and their dogs will be put through an accredited program before joining.

PVC clinic manager Georgie Scaife said: “I made a call to Janine Sigley, the managing director and cofounder of Story Dogs, and two weeks later we were all dressed up in orange and keen to raise awareness of the shortage of these magical volunteers here on the Peninsula.” Janine said: “It seemed like a natural fit, with Peninsula Vet Care and Story Dogs having a similar focus on healthy, happy dogs helping and living within the community. The challenge of wearing orange and turning their vet clinics orange for a day was taken up with gusto by all their staff. We loved the orange socks! It comes down to locals helping locals, supporting each other through difficult times and making sure our dogs and children get the best possible help.”

It was a remarkable team bonding day for PVC, with visits from two hardworking Story Dogs, Heide and Lucy, along with their owners Prue and Susie, who are volunteers and co-ordinators of the program on the Peninsula.

Georgie’s proud of the fundraiser’s success and said it was not only a great community event, it was also an excellent opportunity to generate donations and encourage more volunteers. She’s already looking forward to holding a bigger event next year that will include a storytime with children, a story and illustration competition and much more. “I am very passionate about this cause. I have two boys of my own who both found reading difficult when they were younger during school. I think that may have been different if the school they attended had one of these amazing dogs. These dogs are assisting in reading and wellness support within our school community – a valuable service today with social media and additional pressures on children.”

PVC is eager to continue its efforts, so anyone willing to donate can contribute via PVC’s Facebook page @ penvetcare or drop into one of the clinics.

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Read-letter day for Story Dogs: On Friday, May 7, Peninsula Vet Care held a fundraiser for Story Dogs at its five clinics called Woof For Story Dogs fundraiser. It was a remarkable team bonding day for PVC, with visits from two hardworking Story Dogs, Heide and Lucy, along with their owners Prue and Susie, who are volunteers and co-ordinators of the program on the Peninsula, which sees young children practise reading to friendly non-judgemental dogs and thus gain confidence.

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Tips for beating an escape room Everyone seems to be talking about escape rooms and how much fun they are. If you’re keen for an exciting and novel experience, you can’t go past one of the four ultimate escape room experiences available at Locked in Escape Rooms, Mornington. We spoke with the creative mind behind these interactive experiences, Carolyn Parker, and she has provided some suggestions to help you have a fun and successful time.

Choose your team wisely. Escape rooms are designed for small teams to work together, so you don’t want any dead weight. Choose team members who are up for a fun time with a can-do attitude. Co-operation is key to a successful escape.

Share information and ideas. If you find something that looks like it might be relevant, tell everybody in your team. Got an idea for a puzzle solution? Try it. No harm done if you’re wrong, but if you’re holding back

and it ends up being correct, you will kick yourself.

Communication is key to a successful escape.

Don’t be afraid to ask for a clue. Sometimes you might come to an obstacle that is stopping you from moving forward. Don’t be scared to ask your friendly game master for a hint. A gentle nudge in the right direction can help set you back on track.

Are you ready for the challenge? With several exciting rooms to choose from, why not assemble your team and book in for an exciting time at Locked in Escape Rooms.

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Australia ‘on the map’ In June 2006 a very unusual vessel visited Port Phillip.

It was a replica of the ship Duyfken, built in the Netherlands c1600 for the Dutch United East India Company (VOC). The original Duyfken departed from Banda, in what is now Indonesia, to explore the area to the east and south and early in 1606 arrived at the west coast of Cape York Peninsula. The section of coastline mapped by Willem Janszoon, the captain of the Duyfken, was added to the existing maps, putting Australia ‘on the map’.

Duyfken was a small fast ship used for scouting ahead of a convoy for small valuable cargoes and carrying messages or emergency provisions. Because there are no historical records of the original, the vessel which sails today is similar to ships from the 17th century of the same type and size, though referred to as a replica.

The vessel of today was built in Fremantle and launched on January 24, 1999, by the Duyfken 1606 Replica Foundation jointly with the Maritime Museum of Western Australia. It was designed by a team of experts on ships of the 16th and 17th century making use of evidence gathered from shipwreck archaeology, artistic renditions of ships of the period and from ship building contracts. The modern vessel was built by a team of shipwrights, using the same methods as in the original ship, of European oak imported from Latvia. Several of

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the team had earlier been involved in the building of the replica Bark Endeavour.

In 2000, Duyfken made a re-enactment voyage from Indonesia to Pennefather River on Cape York Peninsula where Janszoon landed. The voyage included the passage from Fremantle to Indonesia and the return from Cape York. She then made a passage lasting almost 12 months to attend the 400th anniversary of the VOC. Departing from Sydney on May 5, 2001, she sailed more than 18,000 nautical miles to arrive at Texel in the Netherlands on April 28, 2002. When she visited Port Phillip in 2006, she was on a 12,000km anticlockwise circumnavigation of Australia to mark the 400th anniversary of Janszoon’s visit in 1606.

Recently Duyfken has been taking paying guests for twilight sails on Sydney Harbour.

Search www.duyfken.com/sailing for more information.

BY MAURIE HUTCHINSON President, Peninsula Ship Society T: 9787 5780 E: mauriehutch@gmail.com The Peninsula Ship Society meets at Hastings Yacht Club on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 10am.

Visitors are always welcome.

The replica of the Duyfken of 1606. Length 25m, 6m beam.

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Business Social off and running in style Did you know that the first Mornington Peninsula Business Social kicked off last month?

It was one of those nights where no one wanted to go home. It was a roaring evening with new friendships being formed over Mornington Peninsula drinks and delicious canapés – not to mention that we raised more than $700 for Mornington Peninsula Foundation.

OK, so the big question is what’s planned for the next MP Business Social happening this month? Proudly sponsored by Mornington Peninsula Magazine, you won't be disappointed with our two incredible guest speakers who are members of our community and will share their stories.

Kate Save is a clinical dietitian, exercise physiologist, diabetes educator, successful entrepreneur, and CEO and co-founder of Be Fit Food. Among Be Fit Food’s many accolades, the company was named Telstra’s Victorian Business of the Year in 2018. Kate will share the five

secret lessons she’s learnt in business, from start-up to scale-up.

Trent Williams is a heroic member of Sea Shepherd. He has been instrumental in some of its campaigns and he’ll take you behind the scenes of Sea Shepherd, which no doubt will make your jaw drop.

Oh, and if you love your wine, you’re in for a real treat. Trofeo Estate Winery will be offering complimentary wine tasting and unveiling the release of its new vintage 2018 single block pinot noir and 2017 cabernet sauvignon. Tickets are only $49 and include canapés and two drinks, and part of your ticket price will be donated to The Southern Peninsula Cancer Support Foundation.

Everyone is welcome, so please join us.

You won’t regret it.

MELISSA LAURIE When: Wednesday, June 30, 6-9pm Where: Mercetta, Mornington (entry from Octavia St) Tickets are limited and bookings are essential via Ticketebo at www.ticketebo. com.au/mpbusinesssocial

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You can’t beat the atmosphere of Main St in Mornington.

It’s a strip of eclectic shops that offer absolutely everything you could desire. The already addictive atmosphere surged over summer with the street closed towards the end of Main St to encourage outdoor dining in a post-COVID world. With the street closure, as you wandered along the road or footpath, the buzz was euphoric – almost like the festival days we know and love when the street often gets closed. But this time over summer it was for an extended period of time for all to enjoy every day. The vibe was social and upbeat, and the atmosphere was oozing excitement. It was welcomed with open arms after a lengthy lockdown by all. With exclusive specialty stores, marvellous eateries and specialist services, you’re well and truly set for a day out in Main St. Businesses have been thrilled to be busy once again with out-of-towners and locals. The great number of holidaymakers and day-trippers have all positively Issue 115, JUNE 2021

contributed to a great summer and a great first half of the year. To add to this success, we’ve heard there’s a Mornington rewards program set to launch soon.

Mornington Peninsula Magazine encourages everyone to sign up so they can reap the rewards while also donating to The Bays Comprehensive Cancer Centre.

The Queen’s Birthday long weekend will be no different with the Mornington Winter Music Festival in full swing.

In fact, it will be better as the tunes of talented artists waft down the street and hit the refreshing sea breeze.

Visit www.morningtonmusicfestival.com.au for the full downloadable venue and street programs. Plus watch this space for the exciting announcement of the new Mornington Chamber of Commerce committee.

Get ready to fall in love with the shopping, the food, the entertainment and the vibe all over again in our feature that showcases everything we love about Main St. KATE SEARS www.morningtonpeninsulamagazine.com.au

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The Peninsula’s first Low Level Laser Therapy Clinic set to boom Sore back or neck? Migraines? Arthritis? Aches and pains that don’t seem to go away? Well, a low-level laser therapy clinic has finally arrived in Mornington. Experienced and respected myotherapist and low-level laser therapist Leonie Gunning and psychologist Sue Lawrence have recently moved their practice to Main St. Peninsula Laser Therapy is the only dedicated low-level laser therapy clinic on the Peninsula and works alongside Myo By the Bay and Personal Best Psychology for a holistic approach to your health and well-being.

Low-level laser therapy – or LLLT – is used for injury healing, sport performance enhancement and recovery, chronic pain management, wound healing, systemic issues such as CRPS, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid and osteo arthritis, and other conditions including lymphedema, tinnitus, migraines, frozen shoulder, and TMJ dysfunction.

LLLT is also used for cognitive support for traumatic brain injury, PTSD, anxiety, depression, post-stroke and post-concussion.

Based on more than 50 years of research, LLLT has amassed more than 7000 papers and 400 clinical trials that showcase the benefits of this TGA and FDA-approved medical treatment. It has been published in peerreviewed journals such as The Lancet and the British Medical Journal.

LLLT produces red and near-infra-red light through highly calibrated equipment delivered directly to the site of the injury or damage, or to the whole body. It does one thing and it does it very well: it makes unhealthy cells healthy.

The treatment is quick, non-invasive, pain-free, and can reduce the need for pain medication.

Peninsula Laser Therapy uses Thor lasers, which are considered the best in the business, and Leonie and Sue are also excited to announce the recent arrival of their new state-of-the-art whole-body LED light therapy pod.

LLLT can be for everyone, regardless of age or activity level. Clients include stressed and busy workers and

parents wanting to feel rejuvenated. Athletes are loving the reduction in DOMs and faster recovery from hard training and competition, as well as getting back to their sport sooner after injuries. Tradies and older adults are enjoying fewer of those niggling aches and pains and the enhanced sense of wellness. New mums are benefiting from C-section healing and a sense of improved wellbeing. Post-surgery clients are healing faster, and chronic pain clients are enjoying less pain and less medication.

For more information or to book, go to www. peninsulalasertherapy.com.au or call Leonie on 0434 559 536. Gift vouchers are also available for the LED light therapy pod. You don’t have to put up with pain! Book now.

PENINSULA LASER THERAPY A: 3/216 Main St, Mornington T: 0434 559 536 W: www.peninsulalasertherapy.com.au FB: peninsula laser therapy INSTA: peninsulalaser

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Buy a diamond, save money and support India With about 80 per cent of the world’s diamonds cut in India, it's little surprise that COVID-19 is having a significant impact on the diamond trade, with supply chains around the world stopped or slowed due to lockdowns.

Australia is now relatively clear of COVID-19 and life is returning to normal, but the diamond trade as a whole is still suffering a significant setback. This means there are many unprecedented deals on offer. And while saving money is always a great reason to buy that dream piece of jewellery, it also actively supports more than five million Indian families directly affected by the global downturn in demand.

Couples who have held off getting engaged will find unprecedented opportunities to buy engagement rings at spectacular prices. And as a new era of lab-grown diamonds and gemstones continues to gain pace, the savings are even greater.

For every diamond engagement ring sold during June, Diamond Coco will donate 5 per cent of profits to the GiveIndia campaign in support of urgent COVID relief.

Diamond Coco is a locally owned and operated jewellery store run by Anthony Hansen. Sales are made by appointment at Suite 6, 38A Main St, Mornington, by calling 1300 230 430.

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Class acts and emerging talents come to Mornington Mornington heats up over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend with a full program of live music in more than 20 venues and three days of street entertainment from Friday, June 11, until Monday, June 14.

“There is a fantastic vibe surrounding this year’s event,” says festival director Bec Davis. “It’s great to see so many cafes, restaurants, bars and venues hosting live music after the tough year they have had.

Our jam-packed venue program, most of which is free, is backed up by the free street program featuring locals like Al Fresco Social Club and Hoodoo Men, and amazing Melbourne acts such as Chicago Dime.”

Mornington has a tradition of fantastic live music venues, such as Gods Kitchen, The Royal and The Grand, but new to the program this year is Wowee Zowee, whose co-owner Clint Hyndman is no

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stranger to the music scene. You may remember Clint as the drummer from the Melbourne alternative rock band Something for Kate. Thanks to Wowee Zowee, Bec is thrilled to have Spiral Stairs and Joel Silbersher from Hoss on the Sunday evening program.

Beleura House & Gardens has a long association with music through the legacy of composer John Tallis, and headlining on Friday, June 11, Mornington welcomes Roscoe James Irwin, singer-songwriter, trumpeter and arranger/composer known for his work with The Cat Empire. Ross presents a new original set of works titled Dark Heart with Blair Harris, Ben Edgar, Danny Farrugia and Ben Hanlon. Visit the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery on Sunday, June 13, between noon and 3.20pm and be treated to modern jazz sounds by renowned Melbourne band Glory B. – a truly unique, surreal

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sound experience alongside the dreamlike landscapes exhibition.

The Mornington Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the Mornington Peninsula Shire and major sponsors 3MP Radio, Peninsula Eye Care, and Nichols Crowder for supporting this event. Of course, it wouldn’t be possible without the support of all the venues, both large and small, for getting behind this annual winter festival and backing live music all weekend.

With events selling quickly, it’s not too late to get your tickets now or at least reserve your place. Visit www. morningtonmusicfestival.com.au for the fully downloadable venue and street programs. There is music for everyone this year from jazz, blues and funk to rock and Irish. Bring the family and celebrate the long weekend in Mornington.

Scott Kannberg, of Spiral Stairs, is playing at Wowee Zowee

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Turn your home into Hollywood with Silver Screen posters From Mad Max and Star Wars to Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, Silver Screen at the Tyabb Packing House has one of the biggest displays of movie posters in Australia.

Poster collecting is becoming an increasingly popular hobby and the value of posters has skyrocketed in recent years. The latest trend has seen huge growth in demand for posters from 1980s films, especially classics like The Empire Strikes Back, Ghostbusters, Back to the Future, Alien, The Princess Bride and Mad Max. Many of these posters are getting harder to find, and their value is bound to increase in coming years. The price of some posters has quadrupled in the past two years.

Silver Screen at the Tyabb Packing House has thousands of posters on display and for sale, from latest releases to classics such as Reach for the Sky, The Dam Busters, Goldfinger, The Wizard of Oz and Jaws. Famous names like Clint Eastwood, Elvis, Alfred Hitchcock, Quentin Tarantino, Audrey Hepburn, John Wayne and James

Dean are well represented in the displays.

There is also a terrific selection of original posters for Disney movies, from classics like Snow White to more recent favourites such as Frozen and The Lion King.

Australian movies are always popular and the collection includes everything from Running on Empty and Skippy to Crocodile Dundee and The Castle.

The display includes one-sheets, the size most commonly seen outside today’s cinemas, and the popular smaller daybills that were discontinued in the early 1990s but remain popular as an ideal size for framing. There are also lobby cards and original posters from around the world, and super-size posters that can make outstanding displays.

Silver Screen at the Tyabb Packing House has many classic posters that will not be found anywhere else in Australia. It’s like Hollywood in your home.

SILVER SCREEN AT THE TYABB PACKING HOUSE A: 14 Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Tyabb T: 5977 4414 W: www.tyabbpackinghouseantiques.com.au FB: Search - Tyabb Packing House Antiques INSTA: tyabbpackinghousetyabb

Sessions a scentsational success:

Over three sessions, Red Hill Candle Co hosted 40 guests at its VIP scent lab showcase on Tuesday, April 27. At her gorgeous studio and shopfront at Facto-ry 1, 4-6 Thomson Tce in Dromana, owner Ebony Flett shared her story, future plans, and pas-sion for the local business community. Everyone who attended had the opportunity to design their own signature fragrance in a scent lab workshop where some incredible fragrance blends were created by all. The experience was a unique and fun activity, and guests got to take their own candle scent home in the form of a luxe Red Hill Candle Co candle. Photos by Kate Sears.

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Warm hues and winter lights at Everywhen Rich palettes, glowing colours and soft hues feature in Everywhen's Winter Salon exhibition of Aboriginal art from around Australia. New works include black and white paintings from Utopia and the APY's Ernabella Arts, barks from North East Arnhem Land, bush medicine paintings from the Eastern Desert recently shown in a public gallery exhibition, and a selection of vibrantly coloured large works by the new-generation female artists of Utopia.

Opening on Queen's Birthday weekend, the exhibition also features a range of ochre paintings on the theme of Moon Dreaming from the Warmun community in the East Kimberley.

With new works arriving over June, Everywhen's curators Susan and Emily McCulloch will present one of their popular Art Parade showings in July – the first in more than a year. More than 40 new works including acrylic and ochre paintings, ceramics and bark paintings and sculptures will be presented, accompanied by informative commentary on the artists and their regions. This is a free event, but numbers are limited and bookings are essential.

Winter Salon runs from June 11 to July 31. The Art Parade is on Saturday, July 3 at 2.30pm. Free event, bookings essential.

Janet Golder Kngwarreye’s Stories of My Country, 108 x 198cm.

EVERYWHEN ARTSPACE A: 39 Cook St, Flinders T: 5989 0496 E: info@mccullochandmcculloch.com.au W: www.mccullochandmcculloch.com.au | everywhenart.com.au Open Fridays-Tuesdays, 11am-4pm

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Gin Masterclass Bass & Flinders Distillery, 40 Collins Rd, Dromana, selected Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday and multiple times available, check website for details; tickets $165 including two-hour masterclass and a 500ml personalised gin to take home; book online https://www. bassandflindersdistillery.com/ pages/gin-masterclass-1

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SUNDAY JUNE 6 Moorooduc station market 10am-2pm, 460 Moorooduc Highway, 60 stall boutique handmade maker and street food truck market; a great family day out

FRIDAY JUNE 25 Soul Night Market 91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington; 60 boutique street food & Middle Eastern mezze/ drink trucks, shared table, Georgie Bass Café & Cookery, 30 Cook St, handmade Flinders, 4-7pm; class $135 makers and live soul includes meals prepared, beverages extra; book online music; SHOP. EAT.DRINK. https://www.flindershotel.

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SATURDAY JUNE 12-MONDAY JUNE 14 Manyung Gallery Sorrento 113a Ocean Beach Rd. 10am-5pm.Artist in Action Program featuring award winning Artist Herman Pekel June 13, 11.30am2pm. A wonderful collection of art and sculpture to transform your home or office with your own personal style. Art for everyone. www.manyunggallery.com.au

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Bluey’s Big Play Frankston Arts Centre, 2.15-3.05pm, 50 minutes with no interval; tickets from $45; book online or contact box office https://artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/Whats-On/ Events-directory/Blueys-Big-Play

Nazaaray Estate Winery Lunch 266 Meakins Rd, Flinders, noon- 2.30pm; tickets $90, buffet lunch includes samosas, chicken tikkas, lamb curry, black dahl, chholey, rice & fresh naan (cooked on site) and glass of wine; Mohitwill’s Bollywood dance class 2pm; book online https:// www.trybooking. com/book/session s?eid=749497ticke ts-149851671383

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SUNDAY JULY 4 Mount Martha South Beach Market 10am-2pm, 466 Esplanade, Mount Martha; spectacular boutique street food truck and handmade makers market overlooking ocean; MAKERS. CREATORS.MOVERS.SHAKERS

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The Hastings Foreshore Reserve is set to be rocking on November 28. On this day, the iconic mainstay festival Sunset Sounds will be delighting music lovers with an epic Sunday session. Starting at 1pm – gates open at noon – the event will generate a buzz until 8pm with an impressive line-up of some of Australia’s top singer-songwriters. You can expect to enjoy the sounds of Xavier Rudd, Pete Murray, Kasey Chambers, Josh Pyke, Ben Lee, The Church, Kyle Lionhart and D’arcy Spiller.

Xavier is ecstatic to be headlining the event. “I’m stoked to join the line-up for Sunset Sounds and to share some new music on stage. It’s an exciting time for people, a time to reset, a time for gratitude, a time to remember how lucky we are that we can celebrate life, love and music so freely in this magical country that we get to call home.”

Kasey says she’s “looking forward to bringing some live music back with my fellow musicians for Sunset Sounds”.

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Sunset Sounds set for Hastings Empire Touring, is putting in the hard yards to encourage the return of live music here in Australia.

“We are thrilled to bring together a line-up of some of Australia’s most awesome live acts,” Marc says. “What can be better than kicking back watching the likes of Xavier, Pete and Kasey.”

Pete is excited to join the fittingly chilled line-up as well.

“The last time I remembered sharing the same stage with Xavier Rudd was in 2004, so I’m very excited to be doing this again with him – and of course the other amazing Aussie artists on the bill.”

Organisers are sure music enthusiasts will not want to miss the opportunity to once again experience live music after last year’s pandemic lockdown and celebrate the return of live music with some of Australia’s most cherished live acts. Furthermore, the event has pledged a commitment to a COVID-safe environment. Festival organisers will work closely and comply with all requirements of the public health authorities.

Don’t miss the exclusive Ticketek presale at noon on Tuesday, June 1, before general public tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday, June 4. Tickets to the 18+ event are available at www.ticketek.com.au

Acclaimed Australian actors Roxanne McDonald and Barbara Lowing will grace the stage at Frankston Arts Centre to tell their hilarious, fun-loving misadventures of the women who made them who they are today.

Rovers is a delightful and modern comedy-drama that has audiences laughing, crying and celebrating the imagination and heart of Australia’s trailblazing women.

Woven from true stories and wild machinations, this is a fast-paced and poetic night at the theatre that everyone will love.

If you’ve ever faced a seemingly insurmountable obstacle, had to keep a family secret or said ‘yes’ to a crazy dare in a bar, then this funny, heart-warming and crackling ode to Australia, and the daring women she breeds, will be just your cup of tea. With careers spanning 30 years in theatre and film both nationally and internationally, intrepid performers Roxanne and Barbara get behind the wheel and navigate audiences into risky terrain,

journeying through the heart-lines of their lives.

Written by Katherine-Lyall Watson and directed by Caroline Dunphy, the creators said: “Some sections of Rovers are taken verbatim from interviews with Barb and Roxy, some have been written from imagination, and some are created from research into Australia’s bushranging women.”

Come along for an entertaining and heartfelt adventure with two of Australia’s finest actors in Rovers on Tuesday, July 13, at 7.30pm. Tickets: $27-$60; bookings at thefac. com.au or 9784 1060.

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Getting you from A to B is your trusty set of wheels, and often we find that we take them for granted. Mornington Peninsula Magazine has decided it’s time to put our cars at the forefront of our minds by showcasing everything cars in our June issue.

Perhaps you’re overdue for a service, your tyres need to be replaced or aligned, or that nasty dent is well and truly overdue for some attention from an experienced panel beater. If you have to think long and hard about when your last service was, it’s probably time. Scheduled or logbook servicing is key to keeping you on the road and it should be a top priority for any car owner. And how about the tread of your tyres – have a look STAT or book in with your local specialist.

If you’ve been eyeing off a new model or it’s time to upgrade because the family is growing, we’re spoilt for choice with quality car dealers around every corner across the Mornington Peninsula and Greater Frankston area. For new, demo or pre-owned models, stop by one of the many professional car dealers to discuss what’s best for your needs, budget and preference. A shiny new car may be just what you need – plus there’s no one who dislikes that classic new car smell!

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The Mercedes-Benz SUV range awaits you at Mercedes-Benz Mornington Because you were born to explore.

Because boundaries were never meant to be forever. There’s the SUV range from Mercedes-Benz.

Introducing the strongest range of SUVs from Mercedes-Benz. Made for every family, every style and every adventure.

Discover the SUV range at Mercedes-Benz Mornington.

The compact GLA SUV – the strength of agility.

The versatile GLB SUV – the strength of flexibility.

The striking GLC SUV & GLC Coupe – the strength of character.

The intuitive GLE SUV & GLE Coupe – the strength of intelligence.

The luxurious GLS SUV – the strength of confidence.

Mercedes-Benz vehicles are the pinnacle of automotive quality and design. It is this

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well-deserved reputation that has given MercedesBenz vehicles their world-class appeal for more than 130 years. From firsts in racing to firsts in automotive safety, the engineers and designers at Mercedes-Benz have never been satisfied with anything but the best.

Today the vehicles that carry the three-pointed star are the most advanced, safest and most luxurious vehicles produced anywhere in the world – and the new range of SUVs are no exception.

Start your adventure at Mercedes-Benz Mornington today – and don’t forget you can be the first to know about Mercedes-Benz Mornington’s events and offers by visiting www. mbmornington.com.au or following them on Facebook and Instagram.

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Experience the difference at Peninsula ŠKODA For more than a decade, Peninsula ŠKODA has been selling and servicing new and pre-owned vehicles on the Mornington Peninsula and surrounding regions. May 1 marked the first anniversary of new ownership by the familyowned HFH Automotive Group, and what a year it’s been. Our guests have not only been loyal to the ŠKODA brand but, most significantly, our dealership. My team and I look forward to continuing this journey with our current customers and the soon-to-be proud ŠKODA owners.

New models that have recently arrived include the Scala hatch, the Kamiq compact SUV, and the greatly anticipated Octavia sedan and wagon. These complement an already comprehensive line-up to ensure we have something that appeals to everyone.

To enhance your buying experience, we offer expert after-sales service with courtesy pick-up and drop-off available. Alternatively, you can wait in our customer lounge with all the amenities to work or

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take some time out while your car is being treated with the care and professionalism you’d expect.

We recently launched the Peninsula ŠKODA Instagram account. We invite you to follow @ peninsulaskoda to ensure you keep up to date with the latest information, news and events at Peninsula ŠKODA. We also actively support the local community, charities and sporting clubs. Please feel free to contact us with any proposals for our consideration.

We dedicate ourselves to providing you with the best of care at all times, so whether you are buying, selling or servicing your ŠKODA, please come and experience the difference at Peninsula ŠKODA. PAUL BARTLETT – Dealer Principal PENINSULA ŠKODA A: 11-13 Wells Rd, Frankston T: 8781 7701 W: www.peninsulaskoda.com.au/ FB: PeninsulaSkoda INSTA: peninsulaskoda

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the business The logical look at Logo identities Consider your logo as the key factor in setting out your marketing campaign.

It represents your business and has the potential to give your business a professional and competitive advantage. Beyond the logo lies its application to stationery, marketing material, signage, apparel and packaging.

Priscilla believes a logo is much like an advertising campaign, and with her invaluable years of experience in advertising, winning

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national and international awards for packaging, illustration, design and catalogues, she concentrates on identity programs that provide a mix of visual appeal and marketing nous.

If your business identity is in need of a refresh, LogoLogix will review it and assist you with an identity ‘reno’. LogoLogix creates standout logo identities and support material that will promote your business and get it noticed.

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Work like a dog Our furry friends greet us every morning, and then they wait hours to see us again at the end of the day. For one wonderful day each year, your faithful canine companion has the opportunity to join you at work. National Take Your Dog to Work Day was established in 1999 by Pet Sitters International and its main goal is to celebrate the joys of canine companionship and to encourage non-dog-owning employees to consider finding a place in their hearts and homes for dogs in need.

This year it’s on Friday, June 25 – and you’ll want to begin planning the momentous occasion now.

Start by raising the concept with your employer or head of human resources to see if bringing your dog/s to work is appropriate and allowed because some work environments may be unsafe or inappropriate for dogs. Check if any of your work colleagues are allergic to dogs and that your dog is up to date with its vaccinations, and of course healthy. Finally, the best office dogs are those that are well trained and comfortable around other people and dogs.

You could even use the opportunity to raise money for local animal shelters. Furthermore, studies show that pets in the workplace reduce stress and anxiety quite dramatically, which has an effect on productivity. Winning!

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For more than 20 years, Rob Taylor has been providing chauffeur services to his Melbournebased clients. In 2018, Rob opted for a seachange and has since been concentrating his services around the Mornington Peninsula.

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Peninsula Chauffeurs is an owner-operated business that specialises in providing chauffeurs to take clients to their destinations, whether an airport transfer, corporate meeting, lunch at a winery or any special occasion. Even private tours can be arranged by Rob, and you can discuss what you have in mind.

Just sit back and rest easy in the knowledge that not only is your transport sorted, but you’re in capable hands. All travel with Peninsula Chauffeurs is at a fixed price, which will be advised at the time of your booking, but a 25 per cent surcharge applies on Victorian public holidays.

Over Rob’s career he’s built a great customer base of longstanding clients, which reflects the level of service he provides and his outstanding reputation.

Whether you’re after transfers within the Peninsula or heading elsewhere, Peninsula Chauffeurs is on the Peninsula for the Peninsula.

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Expand your child’s horizons at Seaford House

Frankston House Sanctuary of Early Learning is delighted to welcome you to its new homestead-style early learning centre, Seaford House. As well as the physical environment, Seaford House places a lot of emphasis on the soul of the centre, providing a warm, nurturing environment; promoting a sense of belonging; trusting, respectful and reciprocal relationships; and spontaneous meaningful interactions.

Among the highlights at Seaford House is the farmhouse commercial kitchen where all meals are lovingly made by the in-house chef. There is an ornamental open fireplace, exposed beams and high ceilings that accentuate the natural light, and the centre’s very own art studio, The Plantation, where creativity can be expressed without limits. There is an abundance of open spaces to ignite imagination throughout the indoor and outdoor environments, which boast an array of

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natural indigenous and edible flora. Children will be able to collect and take home eggs from Seaford House’s chickens, as well as composting, recycling and upcycling to help them learn about sustainable practices.

Community involvement is paramount at Seaford House, which has its own bus and six-seater prams so children can enjoy excursions to natural environments, bush and beach kinder, and anywhere else that aligns with their current interests.

With places filling fast, don’t hesitate to chat to one of the friendly staff members to secure a spot, and arrange a tour of Seaford House to see the state-of-the-art facilities ready and waiting for your child.

SEAFORD HOUSE SANCTUARY OF EARLY LEARNING A: 6-10 Govan St, Seaford T: 8796 3000 W: www.seafordhouse.com.au

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Independent, family-owned and operated

Nepean Optical Rosebud is a local independent optometry practice that has been family-owned and operated since 1990.

Being independent means optometrists Michael Mether and Orlando Pezzimenti have the clinical freedom to be able to spend as much time with their patients as they need to deliver an extensive consultation. Michael and Orlando have more than 75 years of combined experience and became optometrists because they genuinely care about people and want to help you experience healthy vision over your lifetime.

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well as conditions that affect your vision.

They offer visual cognitive assessments and vision therapy if required with their trained vision therapist, Julie Di Gregorio.

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With a commitment to innovative eye care and eyewear and proudly supplying Australian-made optical lenses, Nepean Optical Rosebud can offer patients tailored quality eyewear solutions.

Being a small business and with its patient-first philosophy and clinical independence, Nepean Optical Rosebud can ensure you receive continuity of care, and Michael, Orlando and their staff believe you will benefit from their ability to put your health and vision at the centre of all they do.

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Discover the satisfying joy of piecing together that perfect, multi-layered winter outfit at Yo-Ko Original Boutique. Yo-Ko has a vast selection of coldweather pieces in store that bring together a combination of natural fabrics, textured weaves and lush knitwear in a spectrum of beautiful shades.

Basic palettes of sleet grey, camel, navy and honey are complemented by vibrant blues, burnt henna and rust, golden mustard, teals, ultramarine green and woodsy tans. Stunning prints remain prominent as always, showcasing boho-esque florals through to the eclectic artisaninspired styles.

This season, think knit dresses, oversized cosy jumpers and cardigans, long-sleeve maxi

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dresses and more relaxed-fit pants. Whether you are dressing for the office, casually for the weekend, or for a special event, the team at Yo-Ko would love to assist in your outfitting needs.

You’ll find Café Latte, Boho Australia, Miracle Fashion, Rasaleela, Orientique, Vassali, YH&Co, Babe Handmade, Victoria’s Dream Sleepwear and much more in sizes 8-22, as well as locally made jewellery, accessories and gifts, with winter markdowns of up to 50 per cent off in store.

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Say yes to yoga If you’ve been considering trying yoga, take this as a sign that it’s time to start. International Day of Yoga resides on Monday, June 21, and the purpose of the day is to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practising yoga.

Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite and symbolises the union of consciousness and the body. The UN recognised its universal appeal, so on December 11, 2014, it decided to proclaim that June 21 should be the International Day of Yoga.

It’s said that yoga improves strength, balance and flexibility. In addition, it can help with back pain relief, ease arthritis symptoms, benefit your heart health and help to manage stress. As the popular choice for selfcare, it’s also known to relax you, improve sleep, brighten moods and increase energy.

Jump online to find a tutorial or grab an instructional yoga book and head outside. Or better yet, why not book in at a nearby class to connect with the yoga community. If you’re well versed in yoga, perhaps take this day to reach out to a friend who may be on the fence and offer a one-on-one yoga lesson. Your body and soul will thank you for it.

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Step into a beauty destination Somerville’s favourite relaxation destination has a new location and it’s a vision to behold. The new home for Saya Medispa has been years in the making and evokes a feeling of a tropical oasis.

“We’ve had regular clients remark that they feel like they’re in a beautiful spa in a resort on a tropical island,” said owner Aleshia Fowler. “We purchased the property four years ago, so it’s been a long time coming but good things take time. It’s amazing to have my vision come to life – everything fell into place when it was meant to.”

The premises are larger but have kept the tropical theme of the first salon and expanded on the concept, adding an extra luxurious and sophisticated vibe. On entry, you’re greeted by a relaxed island feel, with lush greenery, striking decor in natural tones and an inviting atmosphere. Wander past the tranquil water feature to one of three treatment rooms and

spoil yourself with a facial that has been upgraded to focus on luxury with results-driven treatments.

New team member Ally has joined manager Renee, who has been with Saya Medispa for more than four years, therapist Shae (more than two years) and Grace (eight months).

On April 10, Saya Medispa celebrated its eighth birthday – everything truly fell into place. An exclusive VIP grand opening was held on May 14 to showcase the stunning new space and celebrate with those who had supported Saya Medispa’s journey, including Health Minister Greg Hunt.

You’ve got to experience it to believe it.

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Stephanie is an experienced Astrologer and regular contributor to

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Aries: Communication is your key word. First, you

need to ensure that your mind is occupied with positive thoughts. Worries need to be pushed aside. Next, you need to connect with others. You are likely to be busy, keen to voice your own ideas and opinions, but connection is also about listening.

Taurus: Your personal finances require juggling this month. It’s not your investments or joint resources that are changing, but rather your own income stream. If you are lucky then you receive a financial boost. Perhaps you get a little more in your pay packet or a gift from somewhere.

Gemini: June could turn out to be the busiest month of the year with planets lined up in your Zodiac Sign and a Gemini Solar Eclipse on June 10. Are you ready to go into hyperdrive when it comes to your own health and happiness? You could undertake a complete personal makeover.

Cancer: The planet of love moves into your Zodiac Sign early this month, calling for positivity in your closest alliances. You need to carefully consider who you're spending time with. Let go of relationships that bring you down instead of lifting you up. Spend time with people who nurture and share happiness

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Leo: The time is ripe to create more positivity. Leos are known for being upbeat. If you already have tons of positive vibes then it’s time to spread the joy. Your social calendar is filling up fast. It’s time to find your tribe, or to confirm your current pals have your back.

Virgo: Professional changes are in the wind. This could be a small pivot, a change that requires you to be flexible. Or it could be a major decision, a change of job or direction. Just note that your public performance is under scrutiny and it’s time to put your best foot forward.

Libra: Right now you probably dream of hopping on to a plane and flying to far-reaching corners of the globe.

The current world situation makes this pretty unlikely. So how else can you escape your daily humdrum? Use your imagination and create your own uplifting world in your own backyard if you have to.

Scorpio: Is any area of your life frozen or stuck? If so, June is your month to make some changes. It’s all about cycles, and personal cycles need to be experienced so that you learn and grow. As you embrace areas that have stagnated and make changes, then you feel lighter and stronger.

Sagittarius: The planets are leading a merry dance through your opposite Sign Gemini, meaning that other people, perhaps your significant other, is leading you a merry dance. You could literally go dancing with your loved one, or it could be that you need to connect in other ways. The emphasis is on fun.

Capricorn: Prevention is better than cure. It’s time to focus on your health and ensure that your daily habits support optimum health and well-being. In other words, it’s time to invest in self-care. Taking some time off to unwind can do wonders for your mood, mental health, and self-esteem.

Aquarius: June is about creativity and fun. This month is also about your duties. Put the two together and you have creative discipline. The thing about creative discipline is that it’s not asking you to only ever be creative when you’re in the flow or when you feel like it.

Pisces:

Your private life is under scrutiny in June. It’s time to focus on your foundations – your home, your family, your resting place. With positive Jupiter in your Zodiac Sign, you can attract good fortune in this area.

You may like to redecorate, renovate or even relocate.

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Eye off some colour this winter

MainStreet EyeCare

57 Main Street, Mornington (03) 5975-3235

Main Street Eyecare is welcoming winter with a stylish selection imported direct from Paris.

Expect to find new stock from Sabine Be and Thierry Lasry and get ready to fall in love with the modern and cutting-edge designs that are exclusively sold on the Peninsula only through Main Street Eyecare.

“These spectacles are rolling out the door like hotcakes,” said owner Kay Tyrie. “We’re also excited to have new and exclusive Australian-made designs coming soon. We love supporting Australian-owned and made brands.

Roger Henley glasses are popular too, because they can custom-make anything for you.”

As always, Kay highlights the importance of regular eye health checks and to protect your eyes from UVA and UVB rays – even in winter, sunglasses are essential for everyday wear. Sunglasses are like sunscreen for your eyes.

Whether you’re after bold statement glasses or simpler classic styles, there’s something for all ages and tastes at Main Street Eyecare.

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Welcome in winter with a weekend of wine Wine lovers can rejoice that the muchanticipated Winter Wine Weekend is just around the corner on Queen’s Birthday long weekend from June 12-14. It’s time for wine enthusiasts from the Mornington Peninsula and afar to dust off their boots and grab their cosiest jumper to join the annual three-day celebration of Peninsula wines.

The first cork pops on Saturday, June 12 from 10.30am4pm in the Red Hill Showgrounds pavilions. Here, attendees can experience the region’s incredible diversity, with 45 Peninsula wineries exhibiting more than 200 premium wines in one place. This unique set-up includes three sheds that will each showcase two restaurants featuring menus of entrée-size dishes with regional produce to complement the wines. With only 900 tickets on offer, make sure you get in quickly.

On Sunday, June 13, the Long Lunch at the Pavilion will launch. It showcases a rare collection of wineries that don’t have cellar doors. These wines will then be matched to a spectacular three-course menu that will be enjoyed with the sounds wafting through the venue entertaining you as the winemakers share their stories.

Pre-booked tickets are $120 for Saturday and $170 for Sunday. Saturday tickets include a complimentary Riedel tasting glass, all wine tastings, a tasting book and three entrée-size dishes, with extra food vouchers available to buy. If you’re so inclined, you can purchase wine by

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the glass to enjoy with your meal. However, any bottles of wine you’ve bought can’t be consumed at the venue because of liquor licensing regulations. Also on offer are designated driver tickets for $80. These include everything except the wine tastings. Sunday’s tickets include a pre-lunch tasting and a hosted sit-down threecourse winemaker’s lunch with wines to match. This lunch is hosted by acclaimed food writer Richard Cornish who has written a piece about chef Matt Wilkinson at Montalto on the following pages.

Throughout the long weekend, Mornington Peninsula vignerons will welcome visitors to warm cellar doors to taste new-release wines, revisit old favourites and experience the region’s seasonal offerings.

Tickets are available at www.mpwine.com.au On pages 78-81 in our Winter Wine Weekend feature, you can explore some of the wineries that will be on board and get a taste for what you can expect.

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Montalto under chef Matt Wilkinson THE RICHARD CORNISH INTERVIEWS Montalto’s new chef is Matt Wilkinson. Famed for his Melbourne café Pope Joan and role in taking Circa St Kilda to its heights, the Yorkshireborn lad grew up with earth under his nails, watching his neighbours ‘force’ rhubarb in their hothouses around Barnsley, his hometown. The call of the land brought him to Montalto last year, where he has been working with head gardener Julie Bennett and head chef Diana Desensi to take Montalto up a few rungs, based on the produce growing in its deep fertile soil. His aim is to have the beautiful winery restaurant on the north-facing slopes of a valley between Red Hill and Western Port become known as one of the best in the world. “Here they grow their own grapes, their own olive oil, their own fruit and vegetables,” says Matt. “It is the perfect formula.”

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We sit in the dining room overlooking the vines, their leaves fallen and the canes waiting for the pruners. Matt explains the winter menu is ever-evolving, depending on what he and gardener Julie feel is ready for the kitchen. The waiter pours a glass of Montalto Cuvee One, a sparkling made of the classic Champagne blend of pinot noir and chardonnay, all aromas of green apples and brioche. Snacks start with salt-baked jerusalem artichoke, smashed, fried ‘til crisp and topped with a quenelle of fromage frais, chives, estate extra virgin olive oil. This is followed by perfectly trimmed and lightly pickled carrots, witlof and radishes with a hot puree of garlic and anchovy – a respectful nod to the Italian bagna cauda. Crisp veg, warm puree, salty, tangy and packed with umami deliciousness. Next are veg courses of brussels sprouts with creamy taleggio and pepper cacio e pepe sauce and fire-roasted beetroot with garlicky cashew cream and buffalo ricotta, earthy yet rich and tangy. Matt always has the best fish he can find, always wild-caught and always pan-fried in butter and oil and served on a bed of sauteed leeks.

Although Matt focuses on veg, his team’s beef ribs, simmered in star anise-infused masterstock, are finished over fire – a masterpiece in flavour, tenderness and generosity of flavour. “We only have the fire pit, an induction plate and an oven,” explains Matt. “Everything in the kitchen is about simplicity. Simplicity. Authenticity.

Flavour. Honest food to serve alongside the sensational estate wines,” he says humbly. This reviewer has known Matt for 20 years. The food he is cooking right now at Montalto is the best he has ever done.

RICHARD CORNISH MONTALTO A: 33 Shoreham Rd, Red Hill South T: 5989 8412 W: www.montalto.com.au Open Friday-Monday 11am-5pm

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Richard Cornish is a freelance food writer filing regular food news stories for newspapers and magazines across Australia, including The Age, SMH, Good Food, Eat. Drink and now each month in Mornington Peninsula Magazine. He is also an author, photographer and hosts live food shows including Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, Apollo Bay Seafood Festival and Winter Wild Festival. This year Richard will also host the Winter Wine Weekend Long Lunch at the Pavilion. www.richardcornish.com.au Issue 115, JUNE 2021

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showcasing locally made • grown • produced Whether you’re staying close to home for the Queen’s Birthday long weekend and the school holidays or heading away, make sure to stop by Somerville Egg Farm because it’s got you covered.

The farm has been supplying farm-fresh produce for 40 years, and the freshly laid eggs are free of antibiotics and hormones and are packed with the utmost care daily, ready for you to pick up from the farmgate. The Napolitano family produce and supply eggs to the retail and wholesale markets, and service not only the Mornington Peninsula community but also the greater Melbourne region. The family-run farm also offers prebagged chicken manure for $5 and chicken feed for your backyard chooks.

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Somerville Egg Farm has its very own emus – Esmeralda, Eugenie and Eddy No Toes, who doesn’t have any talons. The cooler months are emu egg season, and because they’re generally the weight of a dozen chook eggs and the size of a very large avocado, the green eggs are not only beautiful, but they look like a dragon’s egg. They have the same use as chook eggs, yet your scrambled eggs will go a little further than usual – eggcellent!

“The emu eggshells are very strong,” said Linda Napolitano, the driving force behind Somerville Egg Farm. “You have to drill a hole to open it. We’ve also seen customers get creative with the shells by making candle holders or engraving a design on to the outside.”

Find these tasty eggs at Mornington’s Main St Market every Wednesday. Barn door sales are available Monday to Friday from 8am-4.30pm and Saturdays from 8am-12.30pm from the farm. The feathered friends and their human counterparts are flying the coop on Monday, June 14, for the Queen’s Birthday public holiday so make a note to stop by beforehand so you’re not left an egg or two short for your big brunch cook-up.

KATE SEARS SOMERVILLE EGG FARM A: cnr Eramosa Road West and Binnak Way, Moorooduc T: 5977 5405 W: www.somervilleeggfarm.com.au FB: SomervilleEggFarm INSTA: somervilleeggfarm

Add a little black truffle magic

A visit to the Mornington Peninsula is a treat in itself, with the region’s unique biodiversity ranging from rural to coastal countryside. But including a trip to Red Hill Truffles is an unforgettable bonus, where visitors can experience a rustic farm setting and take home the essence of the Peninsula encapsulated in a black périgord truffle.

Truffle season is from June to August, and during this period the truffle farmgate is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday for you to purchase fresh black truffles and truffle products. You can also join a truffle hunt with talented truffle-hunting dogs Thomas and Maddie, discover the origins of the coveted underground fungi, taste the wonderful black truffle you have experienced harvesting, and learn how to serve truffles at home.

The flavour, texture and aroma vary between truffles and truffle farms – known as truffiere – and with every freshly harvested tuber it is possible to create a memory to treasure in your own kitchen.

Red Hill Truffle products – including butter, honey, salt, mustard, aioli, and mushroom paste made with fresh truffles – are also available for sale after truffle hunts.

Truffles and truffle products can transform a simple dish into a sumptuous feast. Enjoy the best of winter on the Mornington Peninsula and visit Red Hill Truffles for an experience you will want to repeat.

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Winter warmers just for you With winter here, ‘tis the season to cosy up and take indulgence to the next level.

Squires Loft Mornington is serving up the best of winter comfort food to keep the winter blues at bay. All through the cold season, enjoy menu classics and local wines in style on the Peninsula.

With a warm ambience, buzzy atmosphere and exciting cocktail menu, the team at Squires Loft Mornington are excited to welcome you into their recently renovated restaurant. A new Chairman’s Selection range of steaks and burgers, along with their classic favourites, complete the menu – whether it be a

delicious steak, mouthwatering ribs, or an array of seafood and vegetarian options – all paired with Squires Loft Signature sauces.

Complete the experience with carefully paired and locally sourced wines from across the Mornington Peninsula, as well as handcrafted cocktails and mocktails.

Make a reservation now to escape the winter blues . . . at least for a while!

SQUIRES LOFT MORNINGTON A: 104 Main St, Mornington T: 5976 8482 W: www.squiresloftmornington.com.au FB: squiresloftmorningtonpeninsula INSTA: squiresloftmornington/

Natural Spring Water Peninsula Springs is a local, family owned and operated Natural Spring Water business, serving the Mornington Peninsula and Bayside Regions.

We pride ourselves on providing great service and great tasting Natural Spring Water to our clients.

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You seamlessly combine contemporary and country in your dishes. What’s your secret?

I’ve always had an affinity for fresh local produce, utilising native and specialty ingredients that only this country has to offer. When you start cooking with a great base ingredient, let it speak for itself.

A lot of the food on the Doot Doot Doot menu focuses on this. However, I have challenged myself to present a range of cooking techniques and dishes that reflect the restaurant’s surrounds and will give the customer an entirely new experience.

Doot Doot Doot’s tasting menu includes a la carte options for entrée, main and dessert, with complementing snacks and sides. Which dish is your favourite?

It is hard to narrow down one favourite, so I’ll give you my choices for entrée, main and dessert. I would start with the jerusalem artichoke, chestnut and pear crumble served with nasturtium cream.

This is a great vegetarian dish to start your meal – it is sweet but rich and earthy. In keeping with our ethos, the dish incorporates seasonal Mornington ingredients. Even the artichokes come from the Jackalope kitchen garden. Main course would be the baby barramundi cooked in paperbark, with braised lentils, sea herbs, lemon aspen and a rich butter sauce. Barramundi is a delicate fish, and the dish is beautifully balanced. For dessert I couldn’t go past the pumpkin pie with JimmyRum and raisin ice-cream. You’ll know why when you taste it.

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was offered an apprenticeship at one of Brisbane’s highly renowned 5-star hotels, the Hilton. Here I learnt the basics of cookery. Once I completed my apprenticeship, I worked at a small restaurant called Gianni’s. After 10 months I decided to pack my bags and cross the pond, making the move to London. I worked with some incredible chefs there and in some incredible Michelin-starred restaurants, including Pied a Terre and Marcus Wareing at the Berkeley. My first paid job in London was working at Maze (one Michelin star) for a very famous chef named Jason Atherton. After a year and a half at Maze I moved to Restaurant Gordon Ramsay (three Michelin stars) for the inspirational chef Clare Smyth. After two years in London I moved back to Australia where I landed a job at one of Australia’s most famous restaurants, Quay in Sydney, under the tutelage of the amazing Peter Gilmore. While working at Quay I was nominated for the Appetite for Excellence Young Chef of the Year Awards and eventually became a Young Chef of the Year national finalist. In late 2014 I was approached by the Railway Hotel in Chapel St, Windsor, to take on the role of executive chef. In my time at the Railway Hotel I created the Highline Restaurant, which has been the recipient of multiple awards for its contemporary Australian menu using produce from the owner’s farm in the Strathbogie Ranges. In March 2019 I relocated to the Mornington Peninsula where I took over the restaurant at Paringa Estate, where I was awarded two Chef Hats in the 2020 Good Food Guide.

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Taste the delights of Greater Dandenong

Discover the vibrancy and diversity of Greater Dandenong and enjoy the region’s rich array of culinary delights on one of the city’s acclaimed food tours.

Join other food lovers for an authentic celebration of food and culture in one of Melbourne’s most celebrated and thriving food heartlands. A visit to the City of Greater Dandenong allows you to travel the world without the need for a passport.

Now officially recognised as Australia’s most culturally diverse community, Greater Dandenong provides a rich tapestry of cultural experiences that will awaken the senses and leave you

wanting more. The perfect way to get your first taste of the city is on a Food Lovers or Cultural Tour. Explore Afghani culture in Dandenong’s Afghan Bazaar precinct or travel to South-East Asia in Springvale.

Greater Dandenong’s celebrated twohour tours provide generous samplings of a rich array of cuisines and conclude with a delicious meal. Book one of the scheduled tours today or contact the City of Greater Dandenong to tailor one for a group of your closest family and friends.

Go to greaterdandenong.com/tours or phone 8571 1666 and discover Greater Dandenong on a plate.

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Be introduced to the wonderful Afghan business community learning how traditional Afghan bread is made, visiting a traditional homewares shop, supermarkets and finishing with an Afghan banquet. Guarantee you won’t walk away hungry!

Who doesn’t like dumplings and desserts and on this tour you can indulge in both.

You will be treated to a variety of dumplings along the way and finish with fabulous desserts.

Do you have a group of friends or colleagues and can’t make one of the scheduled dates? Did you know that we can organise group bookings for 8–16 people available upon request.

For more information and bookings visit greaterdandenong.com/tours 8571 1666 or phone 8571 1377

Peninsula Food and Wine with Love is an app, social media platform and website that started as a community initiative last year to support our food businesses during the pandemic.

To make it easier to access, an amazing app has been launched that supports almost 500 local food businesses. It allows businesses to set up their own online stores where customers can click, order and pay. This ordering platform carries no commissions, and 100 per cent of the profits stay here.

It’s the brainchild of Isidora Love, a Peninsula resident who created a Facebook group to encourage the community to buy amazing food on the Mornington Peninsula and surrounding areas. This initiative exploded in the first few weeks with thousands wanting to join the group to support local – and it continues to grow.

“The app has now been recognised as the only food app in Australia that is Australian-made and owned, based on the Mornington Peninsula,” Isidora says.

“The website is widely used and extremely popular with locals looking for food, with thousands of hits a week.”

It turned out to be a wonderful resource for the community, many of whom had no idea just how many amazing food businesses existed in our region and the variety that we all can enjoy.

If you would like to be part of this, download the free app to get started, and follow /foodandwinewithlove on Instagram or Facebook and join the Facebook group.

According to Isidora, Peninsula Food and Wine with Love is the biggest only food and wine dedicated group in Australia, with more than 22,000 active users who want to know what food and wine is available from wineries, cafes, restaurants, takeaway outlets, bars, caterers, cake makers, platter makers and more.

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It’s all about the little things when you’re on a well-deserved holiday, and when you don’t have to stress about such things, your downtime becomes 100 per cent relaxation. Imagine walking into your holiday rental or holiday home to discover the beds already made with luxurious linen and fresh towels laid out.

BayLinen Hire & Laundry Services was established in 2010 and is now under new management, but you can expect the same great service from the dedicated team. Their door-to-door delivery service is second to none, as is their reliable and professional linen hire service. It’s guaranteed to make your holiday a breeze.

Call BayLinen if you’re sneaking away for the Queen’s Birthday long weekend or escaping during the school holidays to book this cost-effective and practical service.

KATE SEARS BAYLINEN HIRE & LAUNDRY SERVICES T: 0458 231 232 W: www.baylinen.com.au E: admin@baylinen.com.au Bay Linen Logo_CMYK.pdf

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Year-round outdoor entertaining made easy

Would you like to use your pergola or alfresco area all year round, even during Melbourne’s bitterly cold winter? With custom made-tomeasure Ziptrak® blinds from Camerons Blinds & Awnings, you can.

As an accredited manufacturer and retailer of the award-winning Ziptrak® blind system, Camerons Blinds & Awnings can help create an indoor-outdoor room in your home that’s perfect for entertaining and relaxing in any season.

Sleek Ziptrak® blinds are made in your choice of high-quality clear PVC or sunscreen mesh, and you can choose from a huge range of colours to control the elements and still retain your view.

Offering privacy and protection from UV rays, sun, glare, rain and wind, you will be covered for every season with Ziptrak®.

Camerons Blinds & Awnings owner Norm Lees says customers choose Ziptrak® blinds for their all-weather versatility, great looks, high quality and ease of operation. Ziptrak® blinds simply glide up and down, stopping at any point you wish and locking when closed so you can control the weather with ease. They’re available in manual or automated options, which are operated with the touch of a button on your

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Looking In remote control or from your phone/device, or even Google Home or Amazon Alexa.

An industry leader for 36 years, Camerons Blinds & Awnings offers a free, no-obligation measure and quote service to give you all the advice and solutions you need before your blinds are custom-made by the specialist manufacturing team.

If you would like to try Ziptrak® along with Camerons Blinds & Awnings’ huge range of awnings, blinds, canopies, shades and shutters custom-made in the Carrum Downs factory, you

Looking out can visit the showroom in Carrum Downs from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.

CAMERONS BLINDS & AWNINGS A: 3/700 Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs T: 1800 GOOD AWNING (or 8787 7900) W: cameronsblinds.com.au FB: cameronsblinds INSTA: cameronsblindsawnings

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Keep warm this winter with Australian-made curtains The benefits of curtains are endless, but one of the most important features is that their added insulation will result in greater control over the interior temperature of your home, keeping your home warm through the winter months, cooler through summer, and saving you money on your energy bills.

curtain styles and fabrics that are locally designed, manufactured and installed

by Dollar Curtains + Blinds. For quality and value, choose from their exclusive

With custom-made curtains from Dollar Curtains + Blinds, you can preserve up to 20 per cent of the total heat in your home, creating a trapped layer of air between the fabric and the window, which results in an insulating air pocket.

Choose from Dollar Curtains + Blinds’ extensive selection and match with the latest tracking, pelmets and designer finishes. Enjoy the benefits of complete light control, room darkening, absolute privacy and improved insulation throughout every season.

Dollar Curtains + Blinds is the brand trusted for more than 50 years for quality Australian-made curtains at a great price.

They have the Peninsula’s largest range of

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curtains+ range of fabrics to receive complimentary curtain-making.

The curtains pictured were designed for a Rosebud home in DC+B’s beautiful

Mosman fabric that features a textured weave with a soft touch, crafted to drape beautifully. Mosman is included in DC+B’s curtains+ range, which means you won’t be charged for the manufacturing costs of your Mosman curtains.

Contact their Mornington or Moorabbin Airport teams today for your free design, measure and quote. Both stores are open Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm, and Saturdays 9am-5pm. If you’re building a new home, then DC+B can also provide expert advice and a free quote off your house plans.

DOLLAR CURTAINS + BLINDS A: S hop C4, Peninsula Home, 1128-1132 Nepean Highway, Mornington T: 5975 3655 E: mornington@dollarcurtains.com.au A: S tore 15, Kingston Central Plaza, 288 Centre Dandenong Rd, Moorabbin Airport T: 9566 8200 E: moorabbin@dollarcurtains.com.au FB: dollarcurtainsandblinds INSTA: dollarcurtainsandblinds

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Discover your season’s colour at OZ Design Whether you’re a conservative minimalist or an eccentric individual, OZ Design Furniture Mornington wants you to express yourself through colour.

This winter, create a cocooning space in your home to escape the cold of the outside world.

Layers of soft textures are a simple and easy trend to incorporate into your home. Introduce different types of natural materials and textures in similar shades of colour to translate your personality and character to a room. Make a space feel instantly inviting with the layering of cushions and throw blankets. This will help you get through winter while also still being light enough to see your space fashionably dressed for spring.

Whether you call it modern

minimalism, a coastal complexion, or just a sheer love for neutrals, it is impossible to say no to the beauty and versatility of whitewash. Integrating a link to the outside world through natural materials is essential. Wood, linen, and dried floral will create an instant seaside feel, and the finish should always be light. Avoid dark woods and choose pale, light-painted wood finishes instead.

Winter is wandering into OZ Design Furniture’s boundless collections and creating a home that you will fall in love with more and more each day.

OZ DESIGN FURNITURE MORNINGTON A: Showroom D4, Peninsula Home, 1128-1132 Nepean Highway, Mornington T: 8560 1137 W: www.ozdesignfurniture.com.au FB: OZDesignFurniture INSTA: ozdesignfurniture

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After working in the blinds and curtain industry on the Peninsula for more than 20 years, Denise has branched out on her own to enable her to do what she loves with more freedom to provide amazing products with exceptional service.

At Abundant Home you are not just a client number. Denise takes the time

to get to know you and will suggest products that will not only suit your lifestyle but also your budget.

Often using a combination of different products gives you the perfect outcome in every room.

This beautifully designed renovation (pictured) by @bythebayinteriors_ is a perfect example of this, with a

mixture of sheer curtains, shutters, roller blinds and canopy awnings.

Call 0419 916 682 now to organise your free quote.

ABUNDANT HOME T: 0419 916 682 W: www.abundanthome.com.au FB: abundanthomeaustralia INSTA: abundanthome_au

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Pool inspections are Simon’s forte

After 16 years in the building sector, Simon launched his business The Pool Inspection Man six months ago. His team is qualified and registered to undertake pool and spa barrier inspections and issue compliance certificates. While this business is based on the Mornington Peninsula, it’s growing quickly to include the greater Melbourne area.

Simon prides himself on his exceptional service, where he endeavours to help the customer as much as he can over the phone before he stops by for an inspection. “I’m a people person and so are my small group of dedicated professional inspectors,” he said. “With 90 per cent of places not passing on the first inspection, we include a re-inspection which must be completed within 60 days from the initial inspection. Upon the first visit, if you don’t pass, we’ll let you know what’s wrong, offer advice, explore options and focus on cost-effective solutions. We offer affordable solutions because we care that our customers have a good experience.”

If all items outlined in the initial report have been fixed, a certificate of compliance will be issued. Book in your inspection today.

KATE SEARS THE POOL INSPECTION MAN T: 0450 902 194 W: www.thepoolinspectionman.com.au E: info@thepoolinspectionman.com.au

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your guide to local tradespeople

Experience is best for your next project Trim Tiling & Paving Contractors has bountiful expertise because it’s been operating for more than 35 years in Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, with 15 of those years focused mainly across the Mornington Peninsula. Now the business concentrates on servicing the whole Peninsula and specialises in high-end homes, covering all aspects of the project including ceramics, stone, glass screeding, waterproofing and caulking.

Owner Tim Smith has had another person working with him full time for 23 years. Together, the knowledgeable and professional pair provide exceptional reliable service. Larger jobs and small commercial projects are a speciality of this successful small business, and references are available upon request.

Call today to discuss your next project.

KATE SEARS TRIM TILING & PAVING CONTRACTORS T: 0419 341 291

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Humpback whales on our doorstep Humpbacks whales are often sighted in Port Phillip and along the Mornington Peninsula coast during the cooler months as they head north on their migration, with the first reports of their presence typically shared around Queen’s Birthday weekend. We took the time to chat with cetacean scientist, science communicator and marine educator Sue Mason, from Cetacean Science, to find out a little more about the whales during this migration trail.

During the winter, the humpback whale fasts and lives off the blubber/fat stores it accumulated during the summer. Once these whales reach their destination near the world’s tropical regions, they begin mating, socialising and reproducing.

Reaching lengths of up to 18m and weighing as much as 35 tonnes, the humpback whale can grow to be one of the largest known whale species in existence today. One of the largest humpback whales ever

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recorded measured 27m.

If you want to see whales for yourself, higher vantage points along the Peninsula, including Cape Schanck and the cliffs of the back beaches, or the upper decks of the SeaRoad ferries are good places to scan the ocean in search of these large marine mammals.

Look for their blow as it dissipates high above the water surface or waves that appear to be an anomaly.

Interestingly, humpbacks can often be more active when it is windy, so look for splashes that might indicate a tail slap, a pec slap, or a breach.

To discover when whales are in our waters, follow the Two Bays Whale Project Facebook page for close-toreal-time reports, or if you just want to know more about the cetacean species that can be found in our Peninsula waters, check out Sue’s website at www. cetaceanscience.com.au Where will you go on the Mornington Peninsula to look for whales this winter?

JOSIE JONES

Rosebud Irrigation began more than 30 years ago with a mission to provide a superior level of service to the Mornington Peninsula. The professional team behind this family-owned business are highly customer-focused, and hold this as one of their core values. They really listen to their clients and are available to assist in any and all of your water needs. Furthermore, they’ve expanded their excellent service by opening a retail shop that sells direct to the public as well as to the trade. You can view their extensive range from 8am-4pm Monday to Friday.

Rosebud Irrigation’s experienced long-term staff can help a farmer without water, a tank that needs filling, a pump not working, a system in need of servicing and a homeowner with a garden in need of a sprinkler system. With their outstanding attention to detail, they can assist you with irrigation, pumps and filtration, tanks, maintenance, service and repairs, design and installation, wire tracing and trenching. This includes supplying and installing pumps of all shapes and sizes as well as water tanks – basically they’re skilled at looking after water from the source to its destination.

Rosebud Irrigation uses and trusts professional quality products including Naan Dan, Toro, Irritrol, Rain Bird, Hunter, Lowara, Reefe, Bianco, and Vinidex. You’ll have peace of mind after speaking to the friendly office team, who will book in your job when you call and provide you with a date and time that someone will arrive to complete the work. They service the whole Peninsula too.

KATE SEARS ROSEBUD IRRIGATION A: 2/212 Boneo Rd, Rosebud T: 5986 4294 W: www.rosebudirrigation.com.au FB: RosebudIrrigation INSTA: rosebud_irrigation

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