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5973 6424 or email: team@mpnews.com.au www.mpnews.com.au Diamond duo: Barbara and Bruce Worme have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

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Hats off to couple’s 60th ROSEBUD’S Barbara and Bruce Worme celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last week.

The couple has lived in Ceres Street since Mr Worme, 83, retired in 1989, moving into the family’s holiday house.

“We had another holiday house in Seabrook Avenue, Rosebud, since the 1960s when it was the only house in the street,” daughter Trudy Worme said.

“Back then Rosebud was a rural area so mum and dad have seen the area change a lot over the years.

“They are both active members of the community, with mum, 81, still running the social tennis at Rosebud Tennis Club in Hove Road after 24 years and still playing in the Wednesday ladies competition.

“Mum jointly organises the cancer tournament every December to raise money for Sister Carmel and her volunteer drivers, as well as playing competitive golf every Tuesday at Rosebud Country Club.

“She has been an active member of SPIFFA [Southern Peninsula Indigenous Flora and Fauna Association] for 20-odd years and spends several hours every day in her one-acre garden. It has featured several times in the Open Garden scheme, with host Jane Edmanson visiting the garden on more than one occasion.”

Mr Worme is a polio survivor, having contracted the disease at 19 while doing national service. He has post-polio syndrome which limits his mobility, meaning he can no longer play golf. He has been treasurer of the Mornington Post-Polio Support Group for many years and a member of the Lions Club of Mordialloc-Mentone for more than 40 years, having spent most of those years as treasurer.

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All aboard as ferry gets terminal nod Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au SEAROAD Ferries last week got the go ahead build a new terminal at Sorrento.

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council on Tuesday 13 February approved the works following public exhibition of the plans and review by an independent panel.

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The decision followed a planning services committee meeting the previous week which adopted the Sorrento Ferry Terminal Planning Scheme Amendment C209 which will guide the works. Extra conditions cover road upgrades and traffic infrastructure upgrades by VicRoads.

The terminal will include a maritime museum, café and lounge, toilets and small shops for souvenirs and ticketing.

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ald said the company had run a series of community information sessions.

He said the works would improve infrastructure along the Esplanade and Sorrento foreshore and lead to better connections with public transport.

“We are also determined to improve safety and pedestrian access to the pier, including access for older people and people with disabilities that affect mobility,” he said.

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Expert called in over CEO’s job Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors are hiring a consultant to help review the performance and pay of CEO Carl Cowie.

The “suitably qualified and experienced consultant” is scheduled to start work on 1 April, a Sunday eight weeks before councillors decide whether to advertise the position or renew and renegotiate Mr Cowie’s contract.

The contract for shire’s top job which comes with a salary package of more than $400,000 and a $30,000 study allowance – expires in November and Mr Cowie has to be told six months’ ahead if councillors intend to advertise the position.

The shire’s advertisement says the

consultant chosen for the CEO review would work with council on “fulfilling its statutory responsibilities outlined in the Local Government Act 1989, concerning chief executive officer (CEO) employment matters”.

The ad is being run under the heading “CEO performance review, remuneration and appointment processes”.

While no consultant’s fees are mentioned in the advertisement, in the four years before October 2016 council paid former Kingston mayor Topsy Petchey $70,600 for advice to councillors and help with performance reviews.

The consultant is also being hired at a time Mr Cowie is facing criticism for not listing in the shire’s “gifts register” a Mediterranean cruise he took with his wife aboard a liner hired by trucking magnate and high profile Portsea

ratepayer, Lindsay Fox. Mr Cowie says he does not have to list the seven-day cruise in July 2015 as he was on leave from council and it was made at no expense to the shire.

While Mr Cowie has called publicity over his trip “a distraction”, the mayor Cr Bryan Payne sees it as “a real topic”. A former municipal CEO, Cr Payne has told The News that he would not have accepted Mr Fox’s invitation.

While Mr Cowie is continuing to resist pressure from councillors to list the cruise in the gifts register, the councillors have decided to open the register to the public, albeit by appointment (“Opening the books on shire gifts” The News 6/2/18).

Meanwhile, the consultant being sought by councillors will help with: n Annual performance reviews of [the]

CEO, including assisting … with recommendations to council as a result of performance reviews. n Review of remuneration and conditions of employment of the CEO. n The process relating to the appointment of CEO. The advertisement describes the consultant’s role as: “The successful consultant will work in close collaboration with the ‘committee of the whole’, CEO and relevant shire officers, and will be required to attend meetings at the shire’s Rosebud office. The service will commence 1 April 2018 and will not require the consultant to work full time; the time required will vary over the term of engagement subject to the requirements of council’s committee.”

As well as making the gifts register publicly available councillors have

also called for a review of the “definitions” of words used in the Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality Policy, an “internal document” that is also now publicly available.

A review of the policy by councillors and council officers is designed “to ensure that any ambiguity is addressed in a clear and meaningful manner,” Mr Cowie stated in a news release following last week’s decision by councillors.

Benefit, as defined in the current policy is defined in part as “something which is believed to be of benefit to the receiver” and can include accommodation and recreation trips.

A news release from the shire said making the gifts policy and register public would “ensure the organisation meets public expectations around transparency and the disclosure of gifts”.

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Surf skier may have had heart attack

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CAPE Schanck man Jeffery Coote drowned after capsizing his surf ski at Rye front beach, 1 March 2017. In a report released last month, coroner Audrey Jamieson found that Mr Coote, 83, a retired policeman, possibly had a heart attack before tipping over near the Rye Yacht Club and died after being unable to right himself.

Mr Coote and wife Jeanette met as teenagers at Mordialloc Life Saving Club where they were later made life members. They married in 1955 and had three children.

A diabetic with an extensive medical history, Mr Coote was described as an experienced board rider involved in water activities all his life. He was “generally of good health and very active for his age”.

However, the coroner also found that “on occasions he would make unusual decisions when his insulin levels were low”. On the morning of his death he was not wearing a life jacket and, reportedly, “never wore one”.

Jet skiers Benjamin Peter and Clayton Greenbury said they saw a board upside down about 150 metres offshore with a man underneath attached by a waist strap.

Speeding to shore, Mr Peter raised the alarm and asked people on the beach to call 000. He ran to the yacht club for help and then and Mr Greenbury took their jet-ski back out to bring Mr Coote to shore.

Members of the public began cardiopulmonary resuscitation and used a defibrillator from the club to try to revive Mr Coote before ambulance paramedics arrived and took over. He could not be revived and was pronounced dead at 11.10am.

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HOLIDAYS spent camping on the foreshore allowed Kath and Jack Whiston and their young family to discover the beauty of the West Rosebud area (as it was known then) back in 1951.

Staying in a hired caravan at first, and then in a caravan Jack made, the family enjoyed the simple pleasures of singalongs, sailing and fishing in the days before electric lights and home appliances. “You looked out for the iceman coming through the tracks each day with his horse and cart,” daughter Kaye said.

“Dad made his own van and the tradition of camping on the foreshore continued for over 40 years,” she said. “Summer-time friends were made during this annual break and rekindled each year.”

Last week, Kathleen, born in 1926 and husband Arthur – better known as Jack – born in 1925, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary as permanent residents of Capel Sound where they have enjoyed the beach lifestyle since moving down permanently six years ago.

Growing up as teenagers in the 1930s, Kath and Jack lived in the Merlynston/Coburg area and attended local dances, meeting at the St Linus Church hall when aged 16 and 17.

In 1944, Mr Whiston joined the Air Force and was sent to New Guinea until 1946. While he was away, he and Kath corresponded but did not start seriously “courting” – or “tracking square’’ as it was called then – until he returned to Melbourne. Two years later they married at St Paul’s Church, Coburg.

Mr Whiston had already bought their first home in Coburg, which was unusual in the tough times after the war. They spent the next 30 years there raising their daughters: Bev, who

Life partners: Kathleen and Jack Whiston prepare to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary last week.

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came along in 1950, followed by Kaye almost 10 years later. From Coburg, they moved to Eaglemont where they spent another 30 years.

Dancing always played a big part in their lives and they made good friends at the St Thomas Moore dances in their early days, dinner dances, and at Murrumbeena Bowling Club.

Mr Whiston worked hard to establish his taxi business and later managed a fleet of cars from home. He was still heavily involved in the taxi industry until only a few months ago.

The camping lifestyle continued when Bev and husband David’s two children, Adam and Claire, came along and camped on their own site alongside her parents’ caravan for many years.

Claire and Adam married Dave and Tanya and have three daughters each. Mr and Mrs Whiston feel very fortunate to have six great-granddaughters ranging in age from 3-11.

When Kaye and partner John built at Capel Sound 10 years ago, Mr and Mrs Whiston found

a modern home nearby and moved there six years ago.

Gardening has been an ongoing interest and they have always had extensive gardens. “Even now they can still be found pottering around in the garden,” Bev said.

Mr and Mrs Whiston have travelled extensively around Australia in their caravan over the years, and have also travelled to Thailand, Singapore and Hawaii. A highlight of their travels was three months spent driving throughout the United States and Canada in a motor home.

Many September holidays were spent in Caloundra and Noosa and, over the past few years, they have been able to briefly escape Melbourne’s winter in Port Douglas.

Above all, family has always played a vital role in the couple’s life, and they were looking forward to celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary with family at the Hellenic Republic in Brunswick last week.

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Dealership loss in smash-and-grab

Smashed: Mercedes dealer Chris Thoday, left, surveys the damage after the robbery. Two men, above, captured on CCTV stealing from the dealership’s cabinets.

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TWO men used a concrete block to smash their way into the Mercedes-Benz car dealership at Mornington, 5.45am, Thursday 15 February.

The men, wearing dark-coloured hoodies and carrying backpacks, were captured on CCTV throwing the block through a window at the Mornington-Tyabb Road premises and forcing open a door.

Dealer Chris Thoday said the men then ran-

sacked the showroom, smashing open glass cabinets with hammers and stealing $5000 worth of Mercedes watches, t-shirts, aftershave, perfume, caps, keyrings and laptops.

“There’s glass everywhere,” Mr Thoday said.

“The boulder is still on the floor.” Mr Thoday said the men looked familiar. “We had an incident a couple of weeks ago when a man stole a laptop and it may be him.”

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Charity Cup is on again THE annual Seawinds Golf Charity Cup will be held at Eagle Ridge Golf Course, Monday 26 February.

Now in its sixth year, the event is for all golfers, with non-handicapped golfers welcome to participate on a deemed handicap. The Ambrose competition with teams of four will kick off with a shotgun start at 12 midday.

Features of the day are an 18-hole competition with golf cart included, steaks and refreshments from 11am, on-course catering all day, team and individual prizes and giveaways, and a presentation function afterwards with finger food and refreshments.

Seawinds Community Hub at Capel Sound is a not-for-profit, volunteer staffed centre providing a warm welcome and support on the southern Mornington Peninsula for people of all ages and backgrounds.

The hub needs a high level of funding. Participation in the golf day is one way to help while enjoying the company and the competition.

Residents are welcome to call in to Seawinds to enjoy a coffee in the cafe, and take a look at the support services and activities held in the welcoming environment.

Details: Seawinds Community Hub at Capel Sound, call 5982 2204.

Rough riders: Mountain bike riders are preparing for the Rookie 30 event at this year’s Otway Odyssey, Saturday 24 February. Picture: Supplied

Riders on track for hilly thrills THE Rookie 30 event at this year’s Otway Odyssey, Saturday 24 February, will be a challenge for 15 mountain bike riders from the Mornington Peninsula.

The Peninsula Bike Skills riders, aged 10-13, have been training around Red Hill to prepare for the event over 30 kilometres of mountain bike trails around Forrest, in south-west Victoria.

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Seeking knowledge: Artist Rosa Mar Tato Ortega talks with craftsman Bill Dickinson about his work at Coolart. Picture: Supplied

Coolart artist connects with history ARTIST Rosa Mar Tato Ortega is on a mission to discover the history and stories of the Somers area – and especially the historic Coolart property.

As artist-in-residence at Coolart homestead, Tato Ortega wants to connect with nearby residents to hear their anecdotes, stories, gossip and local knowledge.

“My work unfolds through connections to community, place, and new methods of making, so community-

based research, like hearing stories and shared experiences, is an important part of the process,” she said.

Craftsman Bill Dickinson makes walking sticks from indigenous timber. As a long-term Coolart volunteer he is sharing his stories with Tato Ortega on the area’s culture and community.

Tato Ortega welcomes visitors to drop in for a chat at her studio next to the Friends of Coolart shop, Tuesdays

and Fridays, midday-4pm. For other catch-up times email rossatato@ gmail.com Tato Ortega is planning a series of workshops called “Captivation and Inspiration” using artists’ written and visual diaries. Details: rosatato.com While at Coolart she is available to talk to school, social and community groups. An exhibition of work created during her residency will be held at Coolart in May.

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Degani Bakery Cafe has agreed to back-pay staff $9375, apologise to them, and display notices at the cafe detailing the breaches on its website.

The underpayments came to light during a selfinitiated compliance audit of 14 Degani Australia franchised cafes. The Ombudsman found that 15 staff, including waiters, cooks and four juniors at the Mornington cafe, had been underpaid from September to November, 2016.

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Drinks are on the mayor WHILE it remains off the agenda before, during and after council meetings, alcohol can again be served at special events held by Mornington Peninsula Shire.

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Happy ending follows pensioner’s housing plea A PENSIONER’S fears that he could be evicted from his fourth rental property in as many years struck a chord with readers – and it seems help is at hand.

Larry (surname withheld) said he feared becoming homeless if the new owners of his Hastings unit decided to renovate or move in themselves – or perhaps re-let it at a higher rental.

Either way he would be forced to look for a new home – with the few available being offered at rents he could not afford (“Pensioner feels the brunt in house hunt” The News, 6/2/2018).

A reader has now come to the rescue offering Larry a self-contained unit or bungalow on 12 hectares at Pearcedale. Larry has accepted and will take over yard duties, such as lawn mowing and looking after the animals.

“It’s a two-bedroom apartment with a kitchenette and is ideal,” Larry said.

“The owners are away a lot and need someone to look after the place and keep it looking lived-in.”

Larry’s new landlord said he would make an ideal tenant. “We went through everything and he was rapt,” said the owner, who asked not to be named.

The Salvation Army was also helpful, adding Larry’s name to a Department of Housing list for those seeking independent living quarters.

Larry, 70, says his age means he will be moved higher on the list, which will also suit his new landlord’s family situation later on.

Also interested in Larry’s plight was the Council to Homeless Persons, which says the state government should finance social housing

projects through stamp duty revenues.

“The number of people being evicted into homelessness has more than doubled over five years as rents rise,” CEO Jenny Smith said.

Figures from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare show that, last financial year, 43,751 people presented at Victorian homelessness services due to eviction, she said.

The Council to Homeless Persons says the increase from 17,930 just five years ago, is due to rising rents.

Ms Smith said homelessness was also being driven by population growth, federal government housing taxation settings, and an absence of a national affordable housing plan. “Australia increasingly views housing as a commodity rather than the shelter we all need.”

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Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au DROMANA and District Historical Society members are reeling from the overnight breakin at the Dromana Old Shire Offices in which a range of historic items, as well as photographs, were stolen by burglars who “seemed to know what they were looking for”.

Secretary Janet Egglestone said the offenders broke into cabinets and stole 36 selected items and cut pictures from their frames, possibly so they could be rolled up for carrying, Wednesday 7 February, (“Vandals hit historic offices” The News, 13/2/18).

Society members are “frustrated” by the lack of CCTV in the Mornington Peninsula Shiremanaged buildings, saying it would have been helpful in identifying the culprits.

Detective Sergeant Jason Hocking, of Somerville CIU, said the thieves appeared to have broken in through a rear toilet window. He said forensic police were processing a fingerprint found on one of the glass cabinets.

“The investigation is ongoing and we would hope the public can assist, especially if they are offered historic items that may have come from the break-in,” Detective Hocking said.

The historical society has about 5000 catalogued items and its volunteers aim to preserve the historical interests of Dromana, Red Hill, Rosebud, McCrae, Main Ridge, Boneo and Red Hill South.

“There must have been more than one offender and we get the feeling they knew what they wanted,” Ms Egglestone said, adding that CCTV would have allowed the police to trawl back through recent visitors in the search for suspects.

“They must have been in here for a few hours and they picked the eyes out of the collections, taking only the most valuable items.”

Ms Egglestone said valuable items taken included a plate and saucer from the Paddle Steam-

Counting the cost: Dromana and District Historical Society president Jean Rotherham and treasurer David Buchanan show where thieves removed historic photographs from their frames. Picture: Gary Sissons

er Cabinet decorated with a motif depicting the P S Hygiea leaving Dromana pier in the 1920s, as well as two parallel sections of rail from the screw steamer Edina 1854. Other items of value are World War I medals from the Military Cabinet, a pair of 1930s silver plated spoons from the McLear Family Cabinet, and a large framed map of the township of the Dromana Parish of Kangerong, taken from the foyer, which is thought to be an original.

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The offices also house the Rotary Club of Dromana, Port Phillip 4WD Club, U3A Southern Peninsula, Dromana Potters Group and Country Women’s Association.

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Rangers impose rules at small beach Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire rangers have their sights well and truly set on stopping dogs and their owners using a small beach at Mt Martha.

The strip of sand less than 100 paces long has been visited by rangers 43 times since October.

The shire’s environment protection manager John Rankine says the rangers patrolling the beach at Mt Martha North have been responding to 13 complaints “mostly relating to dogs in prohibited areas”.

“Complaints relate to people having dogs in a prohibited area or dogs off lead when they should be on lead,” he said.

Mr Rankine says the beach “was never a designated a leash free beach”, although photographs taken in 2012 and 2013 clearly show a sign stating “Leash-free area”.

The sign and nearby access steps – between Augusta and Helena streets - were both swept away in the storms that damaged beach boxes.

The small beach is squeezed between a section of beach that is officially closed because of erosion, although people are regularly working on repairing beach boxes, walking and swimming within the "beach closed" signs.

Some storm-damaged beach boxes were last year ordered to be demolished by the shire and the state government has approved spending of $880,000 on protecting the cliffs from erosion while the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning

Misleading signs: Despite a sign declaring it a leash-free area, Mornington Peninsula Shire says this beach at Mt Martha North has never been a leash-free area for dogs. A sign on the access track says dogs are allowed on the beach before 9am and after 7pm during daylight saving, but a sign put up by rangers a couple of weeks ago said dogs were prohibited.

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Mr Rankine said no fines had been issued to dog owners or anyone seen within the “beach closed” signs.

“The public is asked to avoid the area due to storm damage; beach access is closed until further notice. This does not affect residents using Hawkers Beach as a leash-free area,” Mr Rankine stated.

However, the track leading to Hawker Beach, which begins at the northern tip of Mt Martha Beach North, has one sign stating restrictions on dogs during daylight saving times and another pointing with an arrow to “leash-free area”. Once at the beach there is no indication where the leash-free area begins or ends.

The "Where to exercise your dog" downloadable brochure on the shire's

website lists Hawker Beach, Mt Martha as being "Leash-free, all the time, all year". It does not describe the extent of the beach.

Three weeks ago rangers erected a “dogs prohibited” sign at the top of the access stairs to the small Mt Martha North Beach. Half hidden behind that sign was another saying dogs were allowed before 9am and after 7pm.

“Council chooses to adopt Leash

Free areas as well as Prohibited Areas under Section 26(2) of the Domestic Animals Act 1994,” Mr Rankine said.

“To declare a beach to be leash free it needs to go to Council for adoption and it would require community consultation.”

At the request of The News the shire is “compiling” statistics to see how many other peninsula beaches have been visited more than 40 times by rangers since October last year.

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By Michael Leeworthy IT was a once in a life time encounter: a face to face meeting with a wedge-tailed eagle on a bushwalk in the Arthurs Seat State Park that left me gob smacked.

Sighting dolphins while walking along the beach is becoming commonplace. Many times I have been surprised by up to five, appearing from under my kayak out on Port Phillip.

I have been on the bay’s waters most of my life and don’t believe I’ve ever sighted so many dolphins as in recent times.

On 10 June, a humpback whale and her calf were spotted in the bay were said to be a first in recorded history.

Since scallop dredging ceased on 8 August 2005, the bay has shown obvious signs of rejuvenation. Who knows what the long-term effects of channel dredging will be?

In the hinterland and other areas of the Mornington Peninsula, eastern grey kangaroos, swamp Wallabies, echidnas, koalas, snakes, lizards, goannas, blue tongues, cockatoos, galahs, rosellas, powerful owls and all kinds of sea birds are there for the keen observer.

Any self-respecting bushwalker, birdwatcher, or natural historian knows not to disturb or interrupt native animal or bird habitat. This message should be conveyed more widely.

On the peninsula and elsewhere in Australia, animal and bird life has been reduced in huge numbers with land clearing for agriculture.

Eyeing the eagle: Artist Michael Leeworthy’s awe of eagles increased when he “stumbled across one at close range”.

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Since the peninsula has been divided into small parcels it is obvious that those plots are mostly no longer viable for agricultural profit. Replanting pasture areas and wetlands with indigenous trees would benefit wild life greatly.

Rehabilitation is essential to maintain a balance with human intervention and the depletion of animal and bird life.

But the odds of encounter with a wedge-tailed eagle with an almost two metre wing span from a distance of eight metres, was my equivalent to being struck by lightning, a lottery win, or at least achieving a hole in one on the golf course. But oh, so much more pleasant.

The eagle was on the ground under

a canopy of trees to my left. The magnificent bird would have realised immediately that to achieve flight it had to cross my path in the only open space available. He did this instantly, but the act seemed like slow motion as its powerful legs strode in front of me as, simultaneously, the huge wings began to open and flap, gaining precious ground to retreat from me, the intruder.

He stayed at a height of three meters swerving through the eucalypts, until eventually out of sight.

I seemed frozen to that spot marvelling, while in disbelief that I had the privilege to witness this amazing creature so intimately.

Until recently there was a bounty on their head.

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Audit traces marine life AN audit of marine life under Rye pier on Saturday 10 February aimed at charting the area’s sea life in a scientific format.

Marine biologist Fam Charko and 12 regular Rye divers spent about two hours conducting what they believe is the first audit of species around the reefs and pier. Those marine animals found will be identified and catalogued and used as baseline data.

More audits are planned, including a night dive as more species come out at night.

The audit aims to help protect the myriad plants, animals and fish threatened by dredging works or the building of the jetty near the boat ramp.

Seahorses, sea cucumbers, banjo sharks and rays live in what’s described by enthusiasts as a “marine wonderland that most people don’t even know about”.

Recent works on pier pylons by Parks Victoria are believed to have adversely impacted on the seahorse population at Rye. Members of the diving community are concerned at the effect of the works, particularly on juvenile seahorses. One was found dead on the pier.

Rye Community Group Alliance’s Mechelle Cheers said they hoped the ‘citizen-science project’ would lead to the pier area becoming a mini-marine sanctuary.

“It could be enjoyed by all – including the diverse range of creatures living there,” she said.

“Rye pier is a very popular dive spot: not just with locals but a significant number of international tourists who come to Rye to dive.”

Ms Charko interviewed Ms Cheers on her 3CR radio program ‘Out of the Blue’ on Sunday 4 February. “We feel the focus for Port Phillip Bay is often above the water, or on what can be taken home for food,” Ms Cheers said.

“The marine environment underwater is often ‘out of sight, out of mind’ so people don’t appreciate and embrace our unique marine treasures.”

Ms Cheers said it was “upsetting to discover that during the week the big old Maori octopus, nicknamed Voldemort by beachgoers, had been killed by a pier fisherman.

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LET YOUR SPIRITS SOAR PAGE 3 TUESDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2018

SAFETY BEACH, DROMANA, McCRAE, ROSEBUD, CAPEL SOUND, RYE, BLAIRGOWRIE, SORRENTO, PORTSEA

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PRIVATE 8 ACRE RETREAT

Position! Position! Position! It doesn’t get much better than this. Located 250m from the pub, club, shops and beach, this classic Rye retreat is a renovator or a detonator.Comprising 2 bedrooms, galley style kitchen and dining, separate lounge, bathroom and covered alfresco area, there is also a separate lock up shed at the rear of this easy care 744 sqm block. First time in 35 years offered for sale.

Escape the daily grind to this charming 8 acre lifestyle property filled with character. The mud brick & hardened timber home showcases spacious free-flowing indoor to outdoor living with high raked ceilings and extensive decking. Four bedrooms plus two bathrooms, there is a bungalow and extensive farm infrastructure including stables, sheds, horse arena & 6 fenced paddocks across a largely flat property that includes apple and pear trees. A healthy, uncomplicated lifestyle awaits you.

Auction: Terms: Inspect: Contact:

Auction: Saturday February 24 at 12pm Price Guide: $550,000 - $610,000 buyers Contact: Michael Prentice 0417 369 235

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RYE 59 Bimbiang Crescent

RESORT STYLE LIVING

NOW THIS IS LIVING

Spoil your family with this wonderful beach retreat with plenty of room for family and friends. Four big bedrooms (master with full ensuite, WIR and parents retreat) study or 5th bedroom, open plan kitchen & dining plus family area, second living area, covered entertaining decks with spa, double lock up garage and sparkling solar heated pool. Ideal for permanent living, a great lock and leave weekender or an excellent opportunity to enter the thriving holiday letting market.

This resort-style retreat has bay and valley views and is set on a 1116sqm block with northerly aspect. From the sealed driveway is a 4 car garage, and to the attractive home are 4 bedrooms plus study, 3 bathrooms including ensuite to master bedroom, kitchen with breakfast bar and adjacent dining area, two more living zones with polished timber floors, upper and lower decks that overlook the pool and alfresco area with outdoor kitchen. Central heating and cooling, gas log fire and extendable awning on the upper deck.

Auction: Saturday February 24 at 2pm Contact: Michael Christodoulou 0419 003 685

2395 Point Nepean Road, Rye.

Ph 5985 2351

78 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento. Ph 5984 4177 mpnews.com.au

For Sale: Contact Agent Contact: Michael Prentice 0417 369 235

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CONTEMPORARY LIVING OFFERING THE ULTIMATE LIFESTYLE ENJOYING a quiet and private setting on the high side of the street, this stunning home epitomises luxurious coastal living across two sumptuous levels. The home immediately presents as a property for the mind, body and soul. For the body is a pristine, full-size, flood lit tennis court and fantastic in-ground pool, and for the mind is a brilliant outdoor chess board. Catering to the soul are a series of relaxing outdoor alfresco balconies and timber entertaining decks that are all orientated to perfectly enjoy the view, and the action on or off court. The interior of the home is a dazzling blend of aesthetics with industrial influences spectacularly enhanced with lashings of natural light and great use of natural timbers. Polished concrete floors feature to a vast open plan zone incorporating a huge lounge with gas log fire, and a dining room that adjoins the galley-style kitchen. The kitchen has a full-length island bench with dishwasher, mirrored splash backs cleverly accentuate the already grand sense of space, and a host of cupboards, drawers and a butler’s pantry provide endless storage solutions. Away from the kitchen is a guest bedroom and bathroom plus the laundry.

At the top of the stairs is a second living area - complete with drinks bar – that opens to a wide balcony where the view of the bay is yours to keep forever. The balcony can also be accessed from the elegant master bedroom that boasts his and hers walk-in robes and a huge ensuite has a freestanding bath. There are three excellent double bedrooms all with carpeted floors and built-in robes, a smaller single bedroom also has robes, and a separate study could be a staggering seventh bedroom if required.

Positioned at the rear of an impressive and fully adorned 1476 square metre block, this stellar home has a sealed driveway leading up to a double garage under the roof line, and to complement the excellent lifestyle already on hand is choice of walking tracks, beaches, schools and shops all close at hand.n

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ADDRESS: 49 Hull Road, MOUNT MARTHA FOR SALE: $2,100,000 - $2,300,000 DESCRIPTION: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car AGENT: Amanda Haimona 0419 387 682 Bonaccorde, 4/42 Lochiel Avenue, Mount Martha, 5974 8900 mpnews.com.au

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Southern Peninsula RYE RYE 30 Weeroona Street 30 Weeroona Street 3 Bed l 3 Bath 3 Bed 3 Bath

RYERYE TanderraStreet Street 7-117-11 Tanderra 2974sqm (approx.)

2974sqm (approx.)

Sweeping vistas and space roam SWEEPING VISTAS AND SPACE TOto ROAM Dreaming of living on the Southern Dreaming of living on the Southern Mornington Peninsula?

Mornington Peninsula? Dreaming of Dreaming a private parcel havingof a having private parcel of land? of land?

Dreaming bay and ocean Dreaming of bayofand ocean views?

Dreaming of having the space to views?

Dreaming of having the space createyour yourown own haven? haven? Turn that to create dream Turninto thatreality! dream into reality!

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL (STCA) Development Potential STCA Located only a short walk to the beach Located short walk to the to and shops, thisonly is a arare opportunity beach and shops, this is a rare secureopportunity this large flat 1012sqm allotment to secure this large flat with potential develop STCA or 1012sqm to allotment with potential STCA orgetaway use as a family use asto a develop family holiday with holiday getawayDon’t with 3 miss separate 3 separate dwellings. the dwellings. Don’t miss the chance to chance to purchase of the sites purchase one of one the rare sitesrare in Rye in Rye which whichfall fallwithin within the DDO1 zoning. the DDO1 zoning.

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Price:Price: $950,000 - $1,050,000 $950,000 - $1,050,000

MCCRAE ROSEBUD Bayview Road 3/5 1/169 Windella Avenue 3 Bed l 2 Bath l 2 Car 2 Bed 1 Bath 1 Car

RYE RYE 8 Korowa Street 8 Korowa Street 2972sqm (approx.

2972sam (approx.)

Contact: Furniss 0419 728 225 Contact: JayJay Furniss 0419 728 225

Contact:Brendan Adams 0419 944 Contact: Brendan Adams 0419 566566 944

IMMACULATELY PRESENTED The Getaway Lifestyle TOWNHOUSE Nestled in a well-maintained complex sparkling new! Townhouse with a with Brand privacy at the back. This townhouse homely feel. 3 bedroom with large is in immaculate condition with large con igured kitchen.

The home boasts scalelight living and bedrooms, and and ambience.

Low kitchen maintenance with Close courtyard and alfresco.

Will suit laundry. proximity to amenities. retirees, small family and investors alike.

Great for investors, retirees or small families Light filled kitchen, today! ducted Callalike.

Jules for more information vacuum & heating, ceiling fans, single Open by easy appointment. garage and care courtyard.

SWEEPING VISTAS AND SPACE TO ROAM Sweeping vistas andSouthern space to Dreaming of living on the roam Peninsula?

Mornington Dreaming of having a private parcel Dreaming of living on the Southern of land?

Dreaming of bay and ocean Mornington Peninsula?

Dreaming of a private parcel the of land? views?having Dreaming of having space Dreaming of bay and ocean views? to create your own haven?

Turn that Dreaming of having the space to dreamcreate into reality! your own haven?

Price: $495,000 - $530,000 Price: $690,000 - $750,000

Price: Price: Contact Agent Contact Agent

RYE RYE 3 Roberts Street 3 Roberts Street 3 Bed l 2 Bath l 2 Car 3 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car

RYE RYE 4 Hackworth 3/9 Weir Street Rd 3 Bed l 2 Bath l 2 Car 3 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car

Turn that dream into reality!

Contact: Jules Alexander 0401 255555 555 Contact: Jules Alexander 0401 255

to Beach and Shops!

WALKWalk TO BEACH AND SHOPS! Located only a short walk to the Located only a short walk to the main mainStreet Streetand and beach, property beach, thisthis property is ideal is ideal those buyers wanting for for those buyers wanting the the convenience of being close Rye convenience of being close toto allallRye has to offer enough away for has to offer yet yet far far enough away for peace and quiet when required. peace and quiet when required.

Currently tenanted until 7/9/18 returning Currently tenanted until 7/9/18 returning $330pw. hrs notice $330pw.

24 hrs notice24 required forrequired for private inspection. private inspection.

Contact: Jay Furniss 04190419 728 728 225225 Contact: Jay Furniss

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RosebudQUALITY Is On The Move EXCEPTIONAL - OUTSTANDING LOCATION Located in the heart of Rye Withright a backyard to ponder andjust chillax this magical homeand has 3shopping good sized metersinfrom the beach bedrooms, family village, the rear large brand newbathroom luxuriouswith spa bath, quaint kitchen with a great townhouse offers an enviable Peninsula working space and open plan lounge Lifestyle so sought after yet seldom and room.

Freshly painted throughout carpetwith this home just needs some found.new Finished high end fittings and tending loving care to the outside fixtures, no expense has been spared in façade. construction assuring quality throughout.

Price: Price: $990,000 SOLD!

Price: $695,000 Price: $695,000

Contact:Brendan Adams0419 0419566 566944 944 Contact: Brendan Adams

Contact: Brendan 0419 566255 944 Contact: JulesAdams Alexander 0401 555

Meet Katie & Courtney our Award Winning Property Managers With over 18 years experience in property management, Katie & Courtney have the skills and knowledge to ensure your property is in the best hands on the Peninsula.

Contact Katie to find out more about our Summer Special for new landlords!

Katie Eldridge 0411 024 458 katie.eldridge@eview.com.au

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When you list your property with an Eview Group agent, you list with the entire multi-brand network, exposing your property to more buyers and achieving better results.

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Balnarring Beach 22 Balnarring Beach Road

Uncompromising Quality, Dedication to Detail & Entertaining Excellence!

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CONTACT Trent Archibald 0481 219 848 Craig Leo 0412 502 938

Rosebud 5986 8880

* Massive 40sqm family home still under builders warranty * Situated on a 806m2 block * 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms with 2 ensuites plus a separate powder room * 3 expansive living areas * Premium polished bamboo hardwood floors * Plantation shutters seamlessly fitted throughout * Refrigerated heating and cooling * Blissfully located just moments from Balnarring Village and beach * Quality appointed kitchen with coveted butler’s pantry * Expansive dining opening to a semi-enclosed ‘outdoor room’ The thoughtfully planned property also includes office, laundry, double garage and machinery shed. This simply outstanding property ensures large scale luxury and functionality for holiday or permanent perfection, inspection is a must!

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Capel Sound 15 Sanctuary Park Drive

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* Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home * 507m2 (approx.) block * Multiple living areas * Spacious outdoor entertaining areas * Side access to park a caravan or boat * New kitchen * Floating timber floors * Master bedroom with WIR and ensuite * Ducted evaporative air conditioner

Rosebud 2/31 Adams Avenue

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Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962 Tullie Roberts 0432 281 566 Rosebud 5986 8880

Rosebud Beach Box 176

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* Close to the pier, foreshore and cafes * Plans provide for the construction of a 4BR, 24 square townhouse * Master bedroom with FES * Kitchen plus two living areas * Double garage * Yours to build

PRICE $350,000 - $385,000 INSPECT As Advertised CONTACT

Craig Leo 0412 502 938 Trent Archibald 0481 219 848 Rosebud 5986 8880

Rosebud 80 Woonton Crescent

BEACH BOX * Literally located at the waters edge * Fully refurbished & secure brick bathing box * Ideally located close to all amenities and service * Opposite Rosebud Plaza * Fully fitted including a changing room * Large brick deck areas to the front * Absolute prime position and perfectly maintained

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Craig Leo 0412 502 938 Trent Archibald 0481 219 848 Rosebud 5986 8880

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* Fresh & chic bohemian-style 3 bedroom home * Lead lighting & hardwood polished floors * High ceilings, ornate cornices and electric log fire * Kitchen with dishwasher & servery * Sunny undercover alfresco deck * Aggregate driveway to single carport * Rear renovated bungalow * Expected rental $400 per week * Easy to maintain 422m2 allotment

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Craig Leo 0412 502 938 Trent Archibald 0481 219 848 Rosebud 5986 8880

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Rosebud 14 Woonton Crescent

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* Approx. 650m2 block close to the foreshore * Plans and permits approved for a 2 storey, 4 bedroom townhouse and a single storey 3 bedroom townhouse, both with double garages * Existing property is a very neat 2 bedroom home with hardwood floors & all services connected * Rental expectancy approx. $300 - $320 per week

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Craig Leo 0412 502 938 Trent Archibald 0481 219 848 Rosebud 5986 8880

Capel Sound 6 Kolinda Crescent

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* 631sqm (approx.) block * Renovated kitchen and bathroom * Featuring hardwood floors & new carpets * Reverse cycle air-con * Double garage & double carport * Quiet street & great location

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* Nine residences, each with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and parking for 2 * HURRY, ONLY FOUR LEFT! * Long list of luxury inclusions * Self titled * Fully landscaped * No body corporate * Completion expected November 2018 * MASSIVE STAMP DUTY SAVINGS

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Rosebud 20 Second Avenue

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Craig Leo 0412 502 938 Trent Archibald 0481 219 848 Rosebud 5986 8880

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* 390m2 approx. block close to the foreshore * Immaculately presented 3 bedroom rendered double brick home * Terracotta tiles and ornate features * North facing living area and robed bedrooms * Gas heating * Side & rear access to a single garage * Possible bay views with a second storey extension (STCA) * Fantastic position and excellently presented

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Craig Leo 0412 502 938 Trent Archibald 0481 219 848 Rosebud 5986 8880

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Rosebud 16 Lockhart Drive

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* Formal living room featuring a gas log fire * Open plan kitchen and dining area * Master bedroom with walk in robe & ensuite * Heated in ground pool * Freshly painted interior * New LED lights and flooring throughout * Gas ducted heating * Refrigerated cooling * Bore water on site

Rosebud 23 Coleman Crescent

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Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962 Tullie Roberts 0432 281 566 Rosebud 5986 8880

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* Generous sized living area and dining space * Gourmet kitchen with butlers pantry and island bench * Raised entertaining deck * Master with ensuite * Separate study or fourth bedroom * Sparkling central bathroom * Off street parking for cars and boats

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Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962 Tullie Roberts 0432 281 566 Rosebud 5986 8880

Rosebud 84-86 Ninth Avenue

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* Double block to being sold as one - so you don’t need to subdivide to build! * Separately titled lots * Existing 3 bedroom, two bathroom home * Heating & cooling plus fireplace * Plenty of room for all the water toys

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AUCTION Sat 10th March at 4:30pm INSPECT As Advertised CONTACT

Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962 Tullie Roberts 0432 281 566 Rosebud 5986 8880

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New Listing

Rosebud 75 Ocean Street

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Walking distance to the beach, shops, RSL, schools and transport, this quintessential beach cottage is set on a 530sqm (approx. block * Freshly painted throughout * Polished floorboards * Two large bedrooms * Formal living area * Kitchen with meals area * Sub-division potential (STCA) * Perfect home for first home buyers and renovators

INSPECT As Advertised CONTACT

Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962 Tullie Roberts 0432 281 566 Rosebud 5986 8880

Rosebud 139 First Avenue

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* Open plan lounge, dining and kitchen * Large merbau timber entertainment deck * Split system reverse cycle air conditioner * Hardwood floors throughout * Freshly painted inside and out * Re-stumped throughout the entire house * New roof and gutters * Work shed with power connected plus bench and storage space.

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* As new townhouse close to shops & beach * Open plan living/dining area * Kitchen with gas cooking * Main bedroom with walk in robe * Two bedrooms upstairs with built in robes * Reverse cycle air-conditioning * Decked undercover alfresco area * Single remote garage with internal access * 157sqm (approx) block

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Trent Archibald 0481 219 848 Craig Leo 0412 502 938 Rosebud 5986 8880

Rosebud 146 Second Avenue

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Craig Leo 0412 502 938 Trent Archibald 0481 219 848 Rosebud 5986 8880

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* 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home on 383sqm block * Spacious living area with a bay window * Separate meals and kitchen * Good sized paved entertaining space * Single garage with internal access

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Tullie Roberts 0432 281 566 Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962 Rosebud 5986 8880

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168 Main Street, Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888

Baxter

Auction

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745 Frankston Flinders Road, Baxter A botanic 20 acres (approx.) that offers country living in suburbia, this slice of paradise is a place of peace, beauty and tranquillity at the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula. Offering incredible value for money and an opportunity to raise your family in nature with four acres of botanical gardens, a series of ponds stocked with rare native ďŹ sh, bridge entry over Watson Creek and acres of natural bush. The original four-bedroom two-bathroom residence offers all the charm and character of a country home; while there is unlimited potential to utilise the land further with scope for pony paddocks or to run livestock conveniently positioned close to Peninsula Link, schools and shops.

Auction Inspect Contact

Saturday 3rd March 12:00pm As advertised or by appointment Damian Smith 0481 875 243 Sam Galvin 0447 343 513

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168 Main Street, Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888

Mount Martha

Auction

5 Wattle Avenue, Mount Martha In the crème-de-la-crème of Golden Mile locations metres from the Estuary boardwalks and only a two-minute walk from Mt Martha Village’s boutique shops and cafes and the pristine beachfront with its iconic beach boxes and Yacht Club, this single-level four-bedroom, two-bathroom residence luxuriating on a spectacular 1184sqm (approx.) land parcel offers a gateway into one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most exclusive and tightly-held locations. Changing hands for the first time since the 1960s, this is a rare and rewarding opportunity to renovate the comfortable home or re-build with a luxury seaside masterpiece (SCTA) in this once in a lifetime address.

Auction Saturday 10th March 11:00am Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 Holli Whitcombe 0411 109 969 bowmanandcompany.com.au

A4 B2 C2 Mount Martha

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17 Hedges Court, Mount Martha Exclusively situated at the top-end of a quiet and tightly-held court with a walkway through to Citation Reserve and the beautiful Balcombe Creek boardwalk, this single-level north-west facing three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence with zoned living and a work/shop storage facility is a wonderful debut into an exclusive Mount Martha lifestyle. Within a brisk walk of the beach, this blue-chip positioned easy-care residence also enjoys close proximity to The Briars, Mount Martha Village, Bentons Square, Mornington Main Street’s cinema and restaurants, public and private schools, buses and the greater surrounding amenity that the Peninsula is famous for from award-winning wineries to world-class golf courses.

Auction Saturday 17th March 12:00pm Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 Holli Whitcombe 0411 109 969 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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Beachside Resort Living Style, Pool and Privacy SOLD $1,430,000

Enjoy the lifestyle on offer at this outstanding light filled, freshly renovated, modern and stylish home in a quiet court location.

With a tropical backyard that includes alfresco dining, stunning swimming pool, undercover spa, cubby house, and a wood fired pizza oven.

Downstairs multiple living zones highlighted by the exposed polished concrete floors and quality fit out with space and privacy offered.

The new kitchen includes stone benches and ample storage space including the walk in pantry to laundry and opens to the undercover rear alfresco area.

Upstairs 4 generous bedrooms, master with access to undercover balcony. With the gas log fire, ducted heating & split systems providing heating and cooling your year round comfort is assured.

Other features include the horse shoe driveway, feature plaster detail, through double garage for additional vehicle storage, synthetic grass to backyard, power and water to Balinese hut, glass and stainless steel balustrading, feature lighting, and undercover entry and front decking.

Contact: Steve Walsh 0407 789 877 stevewalsh@oneagency.com.au PO Box 2191 Mornington, VIC 3931 www. oneagency.com.au

ONEAGENCY PENINSULA

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MAIN STREET DEMAND DRIVES INVESTOR GROWTH SOLID demand for retail shops along the main street of Mornington continues to provide strong returns for investors. 108 Main Street was recently leased to a skincare specialist for $81,000 per year on a three year term, with two further three year options.

“The 82 square metre shop was leased at a rate of about $988 per square metre with minimal incentive.” Tanya Scagliarini of Nichols Crowder explains. “This is a great indicator towards the continual strength and attraction of Main Street Mornington. We are also seeing a desire from local and national tenants to have a presence here in Mornington, which all adds to the popularity and appeal of the region."n

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LETTERS

Letters - 300 words maximum and including full name, address and contact number - can be sent to The News, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or emailed to: team@mpnews.com.au

The Pillars are there to be enjoyed by all I am a Mornington resident of five years and have lived locally all of my life.

I recently read an article about a popular beach spot on the Mornington Peninsula known as The Pillars (“Public to meet over The Pillars” The News 30/1/18).

As yet, I fail to see that there is any issue of concern here that differs from any other beach spot anywhere.

Certainly there is a safety concern with jumping off rocks, but this hardly differs from people jumping off piers, perhaps it’s the height?

And yes, there has been a parking concern but this appears to have been solved by the many No Standing signs and placement of posts along the roadside.

Thanks to the wonderful article I now know exactly where The Pillars is and will be taking my fiance and children to visit this beautiful spot. Like so many people we love the beach and I don’t mind a good walk.

It seems to me that the local residents are simply peeved and put out that so many people are visiting their once secluded area of Mt Martha.

Bloody precious it seems to me.

If this area was a sandy beach rather than rocks to jump off there would not even be a article about this as the police and Mornington Peninsula Shire would be dealing with any antisocial behaviour.

Hilariously, I recently read where a Mt Martha resident was blaming the infestation of her property by rats on the people visiting The Pillars.

Perhaps the council could place more rubbish bins in this area to encourage people to place their waste in these or even signs to encourage them to leave the area cleaner than they found it.

This works elsewhere.

Over the past couple of years I have read perhaps a dozen articles about The Pillars and, in my opinion, there is no issue here other than an increased number of people to a once quiet area of the bay.

Geoff Trowsdale, Mornington

Mobile defender I have not used a mobile phone while driving for the past few years because of the police regulation that came in some time ago. But I fail to understand why this regulation came in to be law, with motorists fined if caught using a mobile phone while driving.

In comparison to other classifications that cause accidents, injury, and death, I have yet to see the statistics that qualify such a regulation.

If there are no statistics to compare with other forms of accident causes, injury and death, why is it compulsory to not use a mobile phone while driving? Police refer to other devices should not be attended to while driving, but what are those devices?

If it is illegal to use a mobile phone while driving, what about taxi, truck and emergency drivers with their mobiles and other communication devices such as RTs. I have been a professional driver and used RTs and mobiles, without looking likely to have an accident once.

What about a motorist coming upon an accident where time would be essential for survival, does this mean the driver has to find somewhere to park legally and then use their mobile?

Why is the mobile phone blamed by police when other classifications have their various statistics and do not appear to have any such regulation? If this is so, then police are wasting so much time on preventing and prosecuting for the use of mobiles when they should be trying to reduce the road death toll through other misdemeanours.

Tim Bassett, Frankston

Temporary move The Mount Martha Coastal Processes Investigation and Future Management Recommendations Report undertaken by Water Technology Pty Ltd in 2017 on behalf of the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning made eight specific recommendations towards managing the erosion of the cliff face and the erosion of the beach face.

The study reinforced the veracity of management options previously identified for the cliff

and beach at Mt Martha North, namely: for the cliff - reinforcement and protection of the toe; and for the beach - renourishment, groyne and offshore reef/breakwater.

Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio’s announcement of Tuesday 19 December 2017 arising from the report addresses both these matters. It refers to reinforcing and extending the existing rock revetment to stabilise the cliff and it refers to conducting an analysis of management options for the beach to identify the preferred means of retaining sand.

Contrary to the opinion expressed in the article “Call for beach boxes to go” (The News 14/2/18) the report recommends the removal of beach boxes only in the event that they are in the way of revetment construction (in which case their removal could be as a permanent or temporary measure) or should none of the beach erosion management options be adopted.

The priorities for our beach have been and remain, to secure the cliff and re-establish beach amenity. We are encouraged by Ms D’Ambrosio’s commitments in both these respects and will continue to press to have the most suitable management option for the beach finalised and implemented as a matter of urgency.

Alan Farquhar, chairman, Mt Martha North Beach Group

Plastic is harmful One of your correspondents believes that plastic is good (“Plastic bags can be best for environment” Letters 6/2/18). If that is the case, why is plastic in a very large percentage of our sea salt, in our drinking water, in the swollen gut of dead and dying turtles and seabirds? Nanoparticles are even in our cells.

Plastic is everywhere and no one knows exactly what the long term effects are. The short term effects are masses of rubbish - 12.7 million tons of plastic dumped into the sea every year (and increasing); disposable nappies that, once used, are discarded to remain in land fill for 350 years; fishing line has a life expectancy of 400 years.

Wherever you look there is plastic; and it doesn’t look good. There is an absolute plague of the rotten stuff and the less it is used so much the better.

John Shorter, McCrae

Not the answer Christine Fry argues that biodegradable plastic bags may be good for the environment (“Plastic bags can be best for environment” Letters 6/2/18). I completely disagree. Australians use five billion plastic bags annually for an average of 12 minutes each, which then end up in landfill or as litter.

Plastic bags are a huge problem for our environment, biodegradable or not.

On the surface, biodegradable plastic may seem like the solution to the globe’s plastic crisis. In reality, biodegradable plastic has some serious limitations.

Biodegradable plastic requires very specific conditions to break down, which are often not present in nature. For example, if a biodegradable plastic bag ends up in the ocean, the temperature is not hot enough for it to breakdown, therefore it poses just as serious a threat to marine life as a standard plastic bag. Also, some plastic bags marketed as environmentally friendly are only degradable, which means they break down into smaller pieces of plastic, which are still harmful to wildlife.

Christine denounced the use of cotton bags due to the resources required to produce them.

This is a fair point, however if cotton bags are reused many times it outweighs their production cost. Or better still, try Boomerang Bags, a community initiative active on the Mornington Peninsula that creates and distributes reusable shopping bags made from recycled fabric.

As beach lovers living on the beautiful peninsula, it is alarming to know that if our plastic use continues the way it is, there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050.

Biodegradable or not, we all need to stop using

Picture: Steve Taylor

Save gatehouse The historic gatehouse at the entrance to 1225 Nepean Highway, Mt Eliza is falling into disrepair, which is a great shame. I would hope that the privileged few who through wealth are in a position to purchase these magnificent properties would take an interest in the heritage relating to buildings and land and preserve them for future generations.

This building, being on the highway, is visible to all and if restored to its original condition would become an added attraction to Mt Eliza. plastic so thoughtlessly. Are plastic bags and other single use plastics really necessary or just convenient?

Mikaela Foy, Mt Martha

Affordable retirement Do the group of people opposing a retirement village in Roberts Rd, Mornington think they own the place (“Bid to rein in retirement village plan” The News 13/2/18).

Aged retirement centres already in Mornington are too expensive for hard working retirees like myself and my husband.

Having worked in Melbourne for the last nine and a half years of my working life and retired at 65 years and a half mainly because my hip needed replacing, everything I earned went on our home in Mornington .

I don’t want to give it away on a $690,000 retirement place and have nothing left.

There must be other people in Mornington like us. Name and address supplied, Mornington

US-style democracy Reading John Cain’s letter on a fair and transparent consultation on the [Rosebud aquatic centre] made me think just how transparent and consultative councils are in the United States (“Take poll on pool” Letters 13/2/18).

In the US this project, and all other major infrastructure projects, would have to be approved by the voters (ratepayers). The council could not move forward without a positive vote. This approval would be approval to issue municipal bonds to finance the project.

What this means is that a council must have its poo-poo together in order to present the project to the public for approval. The public knows exactly what the project is and what the costs are going to be. Then the pro and anti forces go to work to present their cases to the voters.

You might think that this type of project would not get approved, but you would be wrong. Most people are intelligent enough to digest the issues and decide on their own, and it is not always about the cost.

US councils are much more transparent and democratic (they have to be) but I am sure that If they could just do as they wished and raise rates or borrow money to pay for it they would, just like here.

No, forget it, do not even think it. I am not going back.

Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

Pooling thoughts Faulty Towers: Don’t mention the pool? I’m with John Cain (“Take poll on pool” Letters 13/2/18), did my survey online; a 25 metre pool in Besgrove Street, Rosebud a toddlers, half a dozen tables and umbrellas, shelter, heated in winter and a bus service thereto. Two other options: a 50 metre pool, two 50 metre pools with health, fitness and wellbeing facilities?

For what? Kiddies swimming lessons? We have (probably) the world’s safest beach at out fin-

A gift of the building and small parcel of land on which it stands to Mornington Peninsula Shire and the National Trust so that it can be preserved would be one way of doing so, if the owner is not interested in restoring the building.

If the gatehouse is allowed to continue to crumble it will become a target for vandals.

However, once restored with signs of life, a security system and proper fencing with a plaque outlining its historic value to the area it will become a much loved icon.

Beverley Treloar, Mt Martha gertips, easily learning to swim in shallow safe waters beginning (by nature) with the dog paddle and pretending to mums we are swimming?

Maybe for the protection of kiddies who worry about crabs, jellyfish, councillors and over protective mothers? Do it, don’t do it, but decide now, or soon, and forever hold your peace.

While I’m here, we letters writers respectively request Nepean MP Martin Dixon and Hastings MP Neale Burgess refrain from using the letters pages for free advertising.

Cliff Ellen, Rye

Disturbed view It was a lovely view, a sandy path, shaded by native trees, a stretch of white sand and blue sea.

Now overwhelming the view is an ugly sign put up by the foreshore committee.

Isn’t it the committee’s role to preserve the beauty of our foreshore?

And our rates pay for this vandalism.

Rhonda Day, Rye

Clean up poo I and many others daily walk the cliff top path between Bentons Road and Fishermans Beach, Mornington. It is a very pleasant experience.

However, recently I have noticed that each side of the pathway has been soiled by piles of dog poo. How hard is it to carry a plastic bag?

C’mon people, they are your dogs and your problem.

I hope people will stop being selfish and start cleaning up after their dogs and disposing of their dog’s crap responsibly.

Anne Robinson, Mornington

Helping hands On Monday 12 February my wife was in Mt Eliza Post Office completing hand written international postage forms. Due to injury from a car accident my wife finds it very hard to write.

Spotting the problem, two great female Samaritans stepped in and gave her a hand. Thank you and well done.

A note to Australia Post: make your systems and processes inclusive. David White, Mt Eliza

Destroying green wedge After living on the Mornington Peninsula for nearly 60 years, working for better education and care of the natural environment and community values, I and many others who care about the natural environment for the health of future generations are being force away from our once beautiful peninsula home.

People from places already environmentally destroyed and over-populated are being allowed to totally destroy the green wedge with complete authority from Mornington Peninsula Shire and the state and federal governments.

As long as the money is flying around people can chop and destroy the health of their future generations.

Shane W Lewis, Rosebud

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Lift accident results in death Compiled by Brodie Cowburn A DISTRESSING fatality occurred in Melbourne on Thursday last when a lad named Arthur Albert Verney 14 years, son of Mr and Mrs Verney of Frankston was killed.

Shortly after 4 p.m. a salesman employed at Shanks and Co’s warehouse, 351 Flinders Lane, noticed that the goods lift was some distance below the ground floor.

Closer inspection revealed that a boy had been crushed between the lift and the wall. Constable Froher was called and the boy was extricated and taken to the Melbourne Hospital.

On arrival there he was found to be dead.

The lift in which the fatality occurred opens out on to Bond St. and has an automatic door which closes immediately the lift ascends.

It is thought that the lad, who had been employed as a messenger for Henry Buck and Co., Swanston St. managed to get into the lift while the door was open.

In coming down from another floor he apparently became bewildered when nearing the ground floor and being unable to stop the lift he attempted to jump out with the result that he sustained fatal injuries.

Great sympathy is expressed for the parents in their sad bereavement. *** THE sad news was received from the Defence Department on Monday, February 11th, by Mrs Elliot “Bee Farm” Frankston, that her only surviving son, Private Michael Elliot,

had died at the First Auxiliary Hospital, England, on the 7th February.

The late Private Michael Elliot enlisted on January 17th 1916, and sailed with the 24th battalion on March 21st 1916.

He was on active service from September to December, when he was sent to England suffering from trench feet.

He returned to France again on Sept 20th 1917 and was wounded in the head on Oct 16th, 1917.

On the 18th January of this year he was reported suffering from pluerisy, and as stated above died on the 7th February, 1918, at the age of 23½ years.

The late Private Elliot was the brother of Gunner Matthew Elliot who was killed in France on Feb 27th 1917.

Much sympathy is felt for Mrs Elliot and her daughters in their sad loss. *** MR A. G. Wilcox, who recently, returned to Frankston from active service abroad, has been rather seriously indisposed, and is under the care of Dr Atkinson.

We trust Mr Wilcox will have a speedy restoration to health. *** MRS Rimmer of the “Plaza” Playne St, Frankston has been ordered by her medical adviser to relinguish business. She has therefore decided to dispose of the business as a going concern and to take a complete rest. ***

AT the childrens’ court at Frankston on Monday last, several youthful offenders were dealt with.

Thos Jenson was charged with illegally using a bicycle; a boy named Saunders was charged with stealing postal articles; and, the charge against a boy named Osborne was that he stole a large sum of money from Keast’s store at Frankston, on 18th January last. *** DEATH has removed another very old and respected resident of Pearcedale, in the person of Mr Nathanial Pearce.

The late Mr Pearce was, at the time of his death, the last of the original settlers.

He took up land here many years ago and with his family, has been in the district ever since.

The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on Monday, the Rev A. P. McFarlane officiating at the graveside. *** SEVERAL reports have reached us that men have entered private property and fallen timber for the purpose of obtaining honey.

As this is contrary to the law we may inform these honey thieves that a vigilant society exists in the Peninsula to deal with this matter.

Becoming bolder, the thieves have actually robbed private hives left in isolated parts.

In one case they fell a tree and burnt over 4 tons of firewood before the owner of the week end villa arrived.

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When we state the men are in receipt of regular pay from the State it can be realised how mean the creatures are. *** THE Presbyterian Young Men’s Bible Class Union of Victoria, will again Camp this Easter on the Frankston Cricket ground, near the station.

The camp starts on March 28th and ends on April 1st. An attendance of about 150 members is expected.

Last year the Union arranged a successful concert in the local Mechanics’ Institute, in aid of the Red Cross Funds.

This year another concert will be given, the proceed to be for the Repatriation Fund.

A good programme will be staged by members of the Union, assisted by leading Melbourne artists. *** A MEETING of the Frankston branch of the National Federation will be held in the hall on Wednesday next, February 20th at 8pm.

On the same date a meeting of the Citizens’ League will be held, when it is to be hoped there will be a good attendance.

There should be a good attendance of citizens of Frankston at the meeting on Monday evening called for the purpose of discussing ways and means of improving Kananook Creek.

The matter is one of importance to all, as the present state of the creek is most unsatisfactory *** IF sufficient inducement offers, the

Peninsula Motor Garage Pty. Ltd. will run a service of motor cars from Mornington, Somerville, Langwarrin and Carrum, in connection with the concert in Frankston on Saturday, March 9th for the Soldiers’ Repatriation Fund.

Patrons wishing to attend the concert from the previously mentioned towns, should at once get into touch with Mr Bradbury, the company’s manager. *** THE tennis club intend to win some laurels his year, if practice will accomplish it.

The addition of Miss Marsh to the committee will only strengthen it and the lady champion, Miss Nicholls, will have to look to her laurels against a promising young player in Miss Amy Clark, daughter of Mr John Clark, in his day, a good all round athlete. *** A PUBLIC meeting was held in the Tyabb Hall on Tuesday 12th February. Cr. Longmuir was voted to the chair.

It was moved that the Red Cross society hold social evenings which would include raffles, lucky bags etc.

The Fruitgrowers’ are to be asked for donation of fruit or cash, the fruit to be sold and the proceeds devoted to the funds. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 16 February 1918

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MORNINGTON PENINSULA FOOD + WINE FESTIVAL Stunning Point Nepean National Park at Portsea will play host to the Mornington Peninsula Food+Wine Festival on 24 February 2018.

For one beautiful summers day, the historic grounds of Portsea’s Point Nepean Park will be transformed into a giant outdoor lounge for a sensational day of food, wine and entertainment – the best part is, you’re invited!

Having grown up on the Peninsula and lived in the area for most of his life, Tristan Clarke, of Nepean Events, is realising his vision for a festival celebrating all that the Peninsula is famous for.

Having attended festivals all over the country, Clarke says, “I believe that with all its scenic beauty, combined with the top quality wines, beer and food produced on the Mornington Peninsula, this is the perfect place for a fantastic summer event that brings it and us all together!”

The Mornington Peninsula is known for its bountiful premium produce, including wine, beer, cider, meat, seafood, fruit, cheese, vegetables and more.

It’s a place where the lush green vines of some of Australia’s best Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc grow.

Mornington Peninsula Food+Wine Festival brings all these delights together for one day, in one place, for your pleasure.

THE RED HILL SHOW With entertainment from musicians Nick Barker, Cousin Leonard, Lachlan Bryan, Kris Schroeder, Robb Papp, Lucky-Louise, The Boys and more, your senses will be tantalised as you sip on your new favourite beverage, savour a range of delectable treats and move to the music. All while taking in the gorgeous coastal scenery and panoramic views of Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay. A hand-selected range of the wineries, breweries, cider-houses and spirit-makers will serve a delectable cross-section of beverages to cater for everyone’s tastes.

Book now and don’t miss out.

Tickets and information about vendors and performers are available at morningtonpeninsulafoodwinefestival.com

Saturday, 10th March, the Red Hill Showgrounds come alive with the festivities of one the State’s most popular agricultural shows. Entries for most categories close this week so visit our website and entre online: www.redhillshow.com.au/forms Aside from the remarkable array of animals including Clydesdales, cattle, sheep, alpacas, poultry, minature goats, working dogs and more, the 2nd Red Hill Cider Show will be hosted by local published foodie Richard Cornish and offering tastings of the awardwinning ciders. This year, we are thrilled to have the Australian Mountainboarders back with demos and free workshops. The Fly Dogs will astound you with their speed and agility. A leatherworks workshop and puppet workshop will highlight some of the past trades. There will also be woodturning, spinning and weaving demonstrations.

Willum Warrain, an indigenous group from Hastings, will bring their colourful caravan

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Mounties hang on despite draw PROVINCIAL

By IT Gully MT ELIZA maintained its position in the top four in MPCA Provincial Cricket on Saturday despite playing out a dramatic draw against Sorrento.

Defending 117 Mt Eliza already had Sorrento on the ropes at the beginning of day two at 2/12.

With arguably one of the best bowling attacks in the competition Mt Eliza was always in the box seat to defend such a low score.

Sorrento’s Kane Gordon (40) and Liam O’Connor (36) were the only batsmen to offer any assistance. Mt Eliza was bowled out for 117 with more than 15 overs up their sleeve.

At one point late in the match Sorrento looked home at 8/115.

Nick Baron was the pick of the Mt Eliza bowlers 3/28.

Langwarrin retained the Bushman’s Cup after beating Pearcedale by almost 50 runs.

Kangas skipper again took the game by the scruff bowling 22.2 overs with a match winning return of 5/72. Coach Jake Prosser was also impressive with ball in hand snaring 4/35.

Pearcedale’s Chris Dew was the

only batsman who looked likely to help Pearcedale to the 220 required for victory, however he was dismissed for 67 and that was the end of the ball game.

The Panthers were eventually all out for 173.

Baxter’s waft of finals cricket is still in the air after it cruised to victory against Mornington.

Resuming at 0/8 Baxter required just 123 for victory.

Chris Brittain made light work of that getting all of those runs himself, hitting eight boundaries and ten going straight over the rope finishing on 133. Joe Rule scored 40 runs also.

Baxter pulled up stumps in the sixty ninth over at 4/213.

As predicted Peninsula Old Boys took Crib Point to the cleaners, bowling them out for 137.

Defending 212 the Old Boys already had Crib Point 1/6 overnight.

Once again it was Old Boy’s skipper Wade Pelzer who stole the show with the ball snaring 6/25. Luke Herrington was the best of the Crib Point batsmen with 44.

Shark hunt: Despite this setback, Red Hill made light work of Flinders.

Picture: Andrew Hurst

All tied up: Sorrento and Mt Eliza played out a rare draw. Picture: Andrew Hurst

Blues get off the bottom DISTRICT

Ducks pull off outright PENINSULA

By IT Gully MOOROODUC scored a miraculous reverse outright against Main Ridge in MPCA Peninsula Cricket on Saturday.

Main Ridge had a wonderful opportunity to all but cement its place in the top two, however blew it despite getting first innings points.

Last week after the first day Main Ridge bowled out Moorooduc for 55 before declaring its first innings at 7/141. With 19 overs left in the day the Ridge were able to take 3/64 still leaving the Ducks 40 runs behind.

On day two what the Ridge didn’t count on was Madushanka Perera scoring 92 and Kasun Perera helping himself to 89, eventually declaring after 54 overs at 9/236.

Needing 152 runs in 60 overs, the Ridge fell 13 runs short, bowled out for 139 in 44 overs.

Justin McCleary was the best of the Moorooduc bowlers with 4/46 off 13 overs.

A cracking 132 runs from arguably one of the Peninsula’s greatest ever

sportsman, Michael Burke, has helped Long Island to an unlikely victory against Delacombe Park.

Chasing 248 for victory Burke was joined at the crease by Pubudu Edirisinghe who helped himself to 65.

Helping Long Island to 6/251 in 73 overs. The Parkers used eight bowlers in a desperate attempt to remove Burke, the match winner.

As expected Somerville proved far too strong for Pines.

Chasing Somerville’s 173 Pines lost 3 wickets in the final seven overs of day one.

Resuming day two at 3/20 things never recovered for Pines, bowled out in the fifty second over for 119.

Jayde Herrick was the best of the Somerville bowlers with 4/27 while Jay Parker picked up 3/7 from seven overs.

Red Hill made light work of Flinders picking up the victory total in the sixty seventh over. Simon Dart finished unbeaten on 85 as did Tim Collette on 51. Red Hill declared at 5/179.

By IT Gully HASTINGS has clawed its way off the bottom off the MPCA District ladder after beating Seaford Tigers outright on Saturday.

Rosebud now looks after the unenviable position of bottom of the ladder and is now under pressure to avoid relegation.

The Blues had pretty much wrapped up victory last week, however there was always that chance of the Tigers pulling off a reverse outright. That wasn’t the case as we headed into day two, even though the Blues resumed at 3/35 and were eventually bowled out for just 106.

With a lead of 128 Hastings’ bowlers again needed to perform at their absolute best. That came in the form of Isuru Dias who took 5/23 off 10 overs (he

also took 6/34 in the first innings). The Tigers were rolled for 47 in 20.1 overs.

Mt Martha was able to get pre-finals bragging rights over Seaford in their clash.

Mt Martha now hold second place on the lader, .05 of a percent clear of Seaford who sit in third place. Given the tightness of the season it was an important win for the Reds.

It was an incredible victory for Mt Martha who resumed day two at 7/29, chasing Seaford’s first innings total of 126.

Make no mistake Brad Schreuder was the match winner with an unbeaten 42, while Kane Hawkins was not far behind at all with 39. Right at the end when Mt Martha needed somebody to stick around with Schreuder, Curtis Stone was the man to step up to the plate, scoring 19 runs and helping to get his team over the line.

Heatherhill has grabbed Rye’s position in the top bracket after a convincing 100 plus runs win.

Set 223 for victory, Rye resumed at 0/7. They were bowled out in the 42nd over for just 100. Matty Meagher was the destroyer for Heatherhill, taking 5/22 off 13 overs. Looking for an outright victory the Hills sent Rye back into bat, however were not able to pick up the ten wickets.

Rye opener Tom Baron proved to be the thorn in the Hill’s side, scoring 101.

It was a game between top versus bottom – Baden Powell vs Rosebud.

Enough said? Not quite!

Resuming at 1/62 and chasing 110 for victory, the Braves skipped along to victory scoring 5/244 in a leisurely 92 overs.

Coen Chernishoff top scored for the Braves with 84 while Craig Entwistle finished unbeaten on 59.

Rye’s fall: Heatherhill accounted for Rye by over 100 runs. Picture: Andrew Hurst Southern Peninsula News 20 February 2018

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Subbies produce predictable results SUB-DISTRICT

By IT Gully THINGS went absolutely as expected in MPCA Sub District Cricket on Saturday.

After the conclusion of day one it appeared that all matches would have a predictable outcome. For

instance, Boneo was always going to be up against it to beat Dromana who had set them 271 runs for victory, they fell almost 100 runs short, bowled out in the 53rd over for just 177. Jye Voelkl took 4/69 off 17 overs for the Hoppers while Ryan Jellie scored 77 for the Pandas.

Skye was left with some work to

do to chase down Carrum Down’s total of 9/253. It too fell 60 runs short thanks largely to the Cougar’s Jordy Watters who picked up 5/44.

Balnarring needed just 35 runs to beat Tyabb at the end of day one.

They may have resumed at 5/80 but they were always going to pick up the required runs with five wickets

in hand, they declared at 8/151.

Batting second against Tootgarook, Frankston YCW was always going to be up against it chasing down 205. Zac Stevenson was back in Frog colours after a stint at Rye and picked up 4/19 restricting YCW to just 152.

In the final match Ballam Park’s

total of 157 was always going to be 60 shy of what was required against Carrum.

The Lions scored 234 in 67 overs, a victory of 77 runs.

Knight’s skipper David Cross was a stand out in the match taking 5/28.

Langwarrin, Somerville off to a flyer SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie LANGWARRIN’S much anticipated NPL2 debut and David Greening’s player-coaching bow both ended in triumph last weekend.

Langy travelled to Wembley Park on Saturday and celebrated a deserved 2-0 win against a Box Hill side that enjoyed a lot of possession but whose slow and purposeless interpassing game suited the visitors.

Greening’s two goals spearheaded Somerville Eagles’ 3-2 FFA Cup win against Old Mentonians at Somerville High School on Saturday.

Somerville raced to a 3-0 lead thanks to Greening and Ash Scholes with the latter’s bullet header from a Matt Curd corner in the 50th minute giving him his first goal in senior football.

A James Bingham goal in the 74th minute gave Old Mentonians a glimmer of hope and a moment of madness from Somerville keeper Brad Klarenbeek allowed Tyler Pollard to score from the penalty spot in the 87th minute.

“We dominated the first 70 minutes but it was a tense and nervy finish as we ground it out,” said Greening.

“It should never have got to that though so our game management is definitely something to work on.”

Somerville’s starting line-up featured six newcomers in Greening, Scholes, Klarenbeek (all from Rosebud Heart), Matthew Curd (Seaford United), Louis Griffiths (Baxter) and Michael Clarke (Elwood City) while Jack McKenna (Langwarrin), Stephen Curd (Seaford United) and Kadison English (Rosebud Heart) were on the bench.

Langy’s success was due to a double from Liam Baxter and late heroics from goalkeeper Robbie Acs. Big “Yaya” (Mat Luak) revelled in an attacking midfielder’s role while 20-year-old Callum Goulding from Melbourne Victory anchored the Langy midfield with Lewis Potter and Paul Speed either side of a diamond formation.

The pace of and trickery of Baxter and Johnny Kuol were constant dangers.

Langy led 1-0 at the break thanks to a slick interpassing move involving Luak and Kuol with the latter teeing up Baxter for a tap-in in the 38th minute.

That should have been the Scottish striker’s hat-trick but he’d shot over from the right of the area in the 16th minute and a minute later was denied by a point-blank smother from Box Hill keeper Luke Gavalas.

Langy earned some breathing space when Baxter was brought down inside the area in the 71st minute and the referee had no hesitation in pointing to the spot.

Baxter slammed his conversion high into the roof of the net before charging towards the large travelling support to celebrate.

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Langy linchpin: Liam Baxter (right) in action for Langwarrin last season against Mornington’s Nathan Yole. Picture: John Punshon

Victor Medini, Sam Klepac and Esmael Zahiri replaced Luak, Baxter and Kuol in the second half and Langy appeared to be coasting to the line.

But Acs had to spring into action in the 89th minute to block a close range Ryan Go shot and two minutes later Andy McIntyre was controversially ruled to have brought down Nicholas Edwards inside the area.

Acs’s reputation as a shot-stopper was enhanced when he flung himself to his left to parry Phillip Petreski’s spot kick and end the home team’s dismal day.

“It was very pleasing and it will give us a lot of confidence but at the same time we’ve got to do it again this week because there’s no point winning away from home then losing at home,” said long-serving Langy gaffer Gus Macleod.

Langy squares up to Goulburn Valley Suns at Lawton Park on Saturday and the Shepparton-based club started the season with a 2-1 home loss last weekend to big spending title contender Dandenong City.

Former AFC Wimbledon striker Craig Carley rejoined the Suns last May after stints at Hume City and Avondale and was appointed playercoach of the seniors last October.

The club recently announced the capture of 24-year-old former Everton youth team midfielder Jordan Barrow.

“We know they’ve strengthened but my focus is on our players and my job

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is to make sure that they keep their concentration and focus on what we do well,” said Macleod.

Langy’s under-20s bombed out 3-1.

A sweeping interpassing move and a cross from the right by Keegan Guy in the 31st minute saw Langy captain Max Boulton charge in at the far post between two defenders and power his header home for the opener.

The home team levelled right on the stroke of half-time via a stunning 30-metre strike by Sung Min Lee. Box Hill hit the front in the 64th minute when an inch-perfect cross from the right by Ryan Kirkus was headed home by unmarked substitute Nikita Cicmil.

Langy lost its shape and discipline in the final half-hour and was a sitting duck on the break.

It appealed in vain for offside in the 85th minute but Vasili Tsoumpris strolled clear and slammed the ball past helpless Langy keeper Ben Caballero to round off the scoreline.

Langwarrin’s NPL juniors start their season on Sunday when they travel to Kingston Heath Soccer Complex to face NPL giant Bentleigh Greens with the under-12s and under-13s both kicking off at 10am, the under-14s and under-15s at 11.15am and the under16s and under-18s at 1pm.

In State 3 South-East news Skye United confirmed late last week that it had signed former Mauritian international Chris Driver.

The club had already captured the signatures of Caleb Nicholes, Mitch Blake and Jordan Redburn from Langwarrin and Driver is a former Langy midfielder.

Skye boss Billy Armour is still on the lookout to add to his squad.

Skye beat State 4 East outfit Ringwood City 4-1 in a friendly at Ringwood on Saturday with Nicholes and Lawrence Komba scoring twice.

Another former Langy player, Cameron Leopold, played for Skye but is yet to sign.

Southern United’s season gets underway on Sunday when it hosts Bayside United which has signed around a dozen of Southern’s 2017 players.

Southern’s senior squad has undergone a massive revamp under new head coach Aaron Myatt who comes face to face with Bill Mihaloudis and Rob Giabardo, Southern’s senior coaches last year and now in charge at Bayside.

“We’ll approach this as we will do every game – believing in our strengths as a team unit,” said Myatt.

“We have a young squad and although we haven’t gelled yet if we are solid and compact at the back we can get something from this game.”

Here are Southern’s 2018 squads with the previous club of new players in brackets.

The under-12s have eight players who have graduated from the club’s successful 2017 Skill Acquisition Pro-

gram (SAP).

UNDER 12s: Taylen Wolf, Rhianna Kelleher (SAP), Jasmine Smith (SAP), Emilia Ingles (SAP), Ceara Taylor (SAP), Eden McKeown (SAP), Kayla McLeod (SAP), Leah Plavljanic (SAP), Gemma DeVos (SAP), Chiara Renzella, Savannah Lapenta, Lauren Riha, Ava Guarascio.

UNDER 14s: GOALKEEPER: Cadi Vakacavu.

DEFENDERS: Alex Jones, Talia Palmer, Ezel Dwyer, Emily Ryan, Tanysha Hogan, Shanece Dias (Bayside). MIDFIELDERS: Sage Kirby, Alessandra Davis, Holly Wakker, Taylah Hennekam. FORWARDS: Candy Kilderry, Rhys McKenna, Danica Vukcevic, Rhianna Cousens, Macey Butler (SAP), Erica-Derrick SarfoSarpong (SAP).

UNDER 16s: GOALKEEPER: Rianna Tann. DEFENDERS: Lily Aitken, Ellis Kadir, Belinda Stojcevski (Dandenong Thunder), India Scarr (Mount Martha), Phoebe Tann. MIDFIELDERS: Mia Davis, Sydney James, Briana Dias, MacKenzie Hicks. FORWARDS: Haylea Porter, Jasmine Ristevski, Monique Lapenta, Oakley Sunkel-Lozell.

UNDER 19s & SENIORS: GOALKEEPERS: Freya Crocker, Celia Kelsall. DEFENDERS: Gemma Grek (Sandringham), Ella Douglas (Bayside United), Jess Beddows, Sarah Tebutt, Caibiran Deas, Indre Christy, Myrid Bartlett (Gippsland), Natasha Dakic. MIDFIELDERS: Claudia Beissmann (Brandon Park), Marianna Minichiello (Brandon Park), Tash Reiri (Alamein), Nikolina Bucalo, Olivia Groves (South Melbourne), Avery Lau (Kitchee, Hong Kong). FORWARDS: Casey Aarons (Alamein), Maylinda Emini (Brandon Park), Sita Karimi (Whitehorse United), Kristie Farmer (South Yarra), Sarah Wieck (Bayside United).

Southern is looking at three other prospective signings on the local market as well as two players from Scotland.

In other news Pines have lost Jack Wrobel and Matt Davis to White Star Dandenong (who lost 7-0 to Chelsea in their FFA Cup clash last weekend), Seaford’s Dylan Waugh is training with Peninsula Strikers and the player exodus from North Seaford Reserve looks likely to include Matt MorrisThomas, Mitch Lander and maybe Daniel Walsh.

This weekend’s games: SATURDAY 3pm: Langwarrin v Goulburn Valley Suns (Lawton Park), U20s 1pm.

SUNDAY 3.15pm: Southern Utd v Bayside Utd (Monterey Reserve), U12s 9am, U14s 10.15am, U16s 11.40am, U19s 1.15pm.

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Triathlon runners aim high THE Mornington Peninsula Triathlon Club is hoping to once again cement itself as one of the leading clubs in Victoria when it comes to junior triathlons.

The club, based at Long Island Drive in Frankston, had four members competing in South Australia at the national level earlier this month with MPTC’s triathlon mentor, Luke Burns and some of the club’s up and coming juniors competing at the Glenelg Triathlon on Saturday 3 February.

Burns, who trains out of Brisbane and competes internationally, ran against Australia and New Zealand’s best triathlon talent in the Oceania Cup where he finished in 15th position.

MPTC performance coach Kyle Burns said that his son, Luke, has gone through the same system as the current juniors and has been a great mentor for the team.

“He’s competed in about eight countries over the last year and three world cups so he’s really starting to find his feet internationally,” Burns said.

“He went through the same system as the current juniors up until he was about 19-years-old.”

Junior athletes, Lachie Watson, Oscar Riley and Lily Van Raay also competed in South Australia where they ran in the second race of the Australian Junior Triathlon Series.

Burns said that not all went to plan for the juniors as they didn’t have best

of luck in their events after training so hard beforehand.

“The results didn’t really reflect how they had been training,” he said.

“Oscar copped a kick to the head in the swim and had to go to hospital afterwards with a mild concussion and Lachie fell off his bike and that was the end of his triathlon.

“They had been training well beforehand so it’s pretty unlucky for the boys but they’re alright now and are working towards the All Schools in 10 weeks.

“It was good to see Lily come back from a broken toe which she got at the start of the season and get through her race.”

Having been chosen by the state coaches, Oscar returned the following day to join the Victorian Mixed Relay team and finished runners-up in the relay championships to claim his first national medal.

Burns said it was a great result for Oscar with the event now being a major focus in Australia.

“There is now an Olympic medal for that event so that triathlon has become a big focus,” he said.

“Victoria has a really good team coming through and they only lost by nine seconds at the end. It’s really good and really encouraging going forwards.”

MPTC also had five members competing in Elwood on the Sunday with Harrison Bolton, Ella Humphreys and Tomm Jansen all winning their

respected races while Grace Bunting finished in fifth position at the 15-19 World Championship Qualifiers.

Burns said it was great to see the juniors compete so well considering that they’re still developing this year and will be aiming to step up next year.

“They’re doing really well, some of them are fairly new and just learning at the moment,” he said.

“Grace is going well and will be aiming to qualify for the World’s this year.”

Burns said the results were a step in the right direction as the club has begun to put a greater focus on helping their juniors reach the podium.

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LANCER RALLIART AWD

2008 mitsubishi lancer rallyart awd 2.0lt intercooled turbo hatch 6 speed dual clutch automatic with only 101,000km with books 5 star ancap rating front side and head air bags abs brakes ebd traction control electronic stability alarm tow away protection cruise climate control keyless start colour coded body kit with black alloy’s

COMMODORE SV6

FORD GSE TURBO SANTA FE TURBO DIESEL

RENAULT SCENIC

2008 automatic diesel scenic phase II expression with very good service history only 126,000 ks climate control abs cruise control multiple air bags power windows roof racks reg 1jr1na

$10,999

drive away

4 8 p/w

drive away

5 5 p/w

$

$

$

8 SEAT GRAND CARNIVAL DIESEL CAPTIVA LX 7 SEATS

2000 model Mitsubishi pajero v6 3.5 automatic ready for work and play new lift kit and big tyres bull bar with 12,000lb winch full size roof rack with awning tow pack snorke LED spot lights LED light bar very clean unit with low KM reg 1kv9ca

2008 kia grand carnival automatic 8 seater with front and side air 2009 turbo diesel holden captive LX fitted with multiple air bags full bags full leather int power side doors abs brakes cruise control front leather int traction control power windows cruise control abs EBD and rear air conditioning power front and rear windows remote locks stability control park sensors climate control tinted glass reg xjb 349 factory alloys tinted glass low km reg wgz 652

$9,999

$1,500

drive away

5 0 p/w

$9,999

drive away

drive away

5 0 p/w SAAB CONVERTIBLE 2011 CRUZE DIESEL CDX

$

$

2010 AUTO GOLF

1997 saab 900s convertable runs well automatic finished in black being sold as traded no rwc and roof only works manually $1700

2010 VW golf MY11 comfortline 5 door hatchback one owner with full service history fitted with 7 air bags electronic stability traction control EBD hill holder abs brake assist multifunction control screen climate control power windows heated side mirrors factory alloy’s reg ycc892

$6,999

$16,999

drive away

3 5 p/w

3 5 p/w

$9,499

drive away

5 0 p/w PAJERO 4WD AUTOMATIC

drive away

$

Holden VE commodore SV6 automatic sedan finished in red with two 2010 falcon G6E turbo intercooled finished in silhouette with black leather int 2007 hyundai Santa fe SX CRDi 4x4 wagon automatic with air con abs tone int multiple air bags cruise control abs power windows air con 6 speed automatic front side and head air bags abs cruise traction control EBD brakes power windows cruise control traction EBD multiple air bags traction control stability control EBD body kit tinted glass reg uhb983 rear camera Bluetooth ipod connect tinted glass alloy wheels reg xql107 tinted glass roof racks nudge bar tow pack alloy wheels reg 1cp9zh

$9,999

$

$

$

$

$6,999

drive away

5 0 p/w

8 0 p/w

4 5 p/w

$

$9,999

drive away

drive away

Holden cruze JH series 2 turbo diesel CDX top of the range with low km and service records finished in white with black leather int trim front side and head air bags heated seats abs traction control park sensors electronic stability control EBD brake assist Bluetooth aux/usb input cruze control air con power windows reg ypj 539

$22,999

$2,400

sold as is

1 1 5 p/w

8 5 p/w

$

$

$12,999

drive away

drive away

6 5 p/w

$

HONDA ODESSY 7 SEAT MERCEDES S500 LWB V8 GRAND CHEROKEE DUAL CAB 4X4 DIESEL RENAULT MASTER CAMPER

2005 honda odyssey luxury wagon 5 speed sports automatic trans 2.4lt full 2000 mercedes –benze S 500 L top of the range comfort and style featuring amg wheels sunroof 1999 jeep grand limited 4.7lt automatic 4x4 air bags abs brakes EBD leather int sunroof front head and side air bags abs brakes EBD immobiliser rear glass folding blind rear electric seats cooled and heated seats factory sat nav multiple full leather trim alloy wheels tow pack side steps drives great electric stability brake assist traction control abs cruise control park sensors climate alarm climate control power windows cruise control factory alloy’s reg yuf108 air bags $2400 sold as is reg xnf059 control auto levelling suspension tinted glass service books only 140,000km. 1hg3xg

Affordable

R E N TA C A R

CARS from

/day 0 3 $

2013 BT50 automatic 3.2 lt turbo diesel 4x4 utility front and side and head air 2006 renault master turbo diesel 6 speed manual van with front set bags abs stability control air con traction control EBD roll over protection hill up as camper and rear for work great for tradie working away fitted holder Bluetooth cruise trailer sway ESC aux and usb socket reg zsz661 with air con power steering air bags abs power windows reg uad319

S N A V & UTES from

$ 3 5 /day

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5982 1070 725 POINT NEPEAN ROAD, MCCRAE

Number One on the Mornington Peninsula

www.srsmotorsmccrae.com.au

LMCT 922

2007 Alfa Romeo Brera Coupe

2011 Peugeot 308 wagon

2006 Jeep Cherokee Auto

2007 Lexus IS250

Manual, only 121000 ks, immaculate condition, full service, and is top of the range. WLG899

Auto, 7 seater, panoramic roof, roof racks, tow bar good service history. YPC322

4Ă—4 Low Ks full service history, unmarked inside and out . Any test welcome

Top of the range luxury, FSH, too many options to mention. 12 months rego.

2008 VW Polo Match

2009 Mercedes C200 Sedan

VW Golf TDi

2011 Ssangyong Korando AWD D20T

Full service history. Luxury motoring.

Auto, FSH, 5/18 reg, economical turbo diesel, delight to drive, any test welcome.

Turbo Diesel Automatic, SUV, low ks, is a one owner, has blue tooth, 10

$16,990

Auto, gen. 56000 ks, immaculate, have to drive it, a must, this car has full service history, and very economical.

$8,990

$12,990

$15,990

$9,990

$12,990

$13,990

airbags, full books, T/Bar, full electrics, any test drive welcome. CDP68X

$14,990

2013 Honda Accord Luxury

2002 BMW 330 Ci Tourer

One owner, full service history, leather trim, bluetooth, all luxury options

Convertible auto heated seats, full electrics, must see to believe.

Immaculate

$17,990

$13,990

FINANCE AVAILABLE

Finance available to approved purchasers. Interest credit fees and charges apply. Payments are based on a secured loan over 60 months at 10.75% per annum with no deposit, comparison rate schedule is available on request. Warning this comparison rate applies only to examples given. Different amounts and terms will result in different rate costs, fees and/or savings are not included in the comparison rate and may influence the cost of the loan.

Nissan Elgrand

2003 Ford Focus

8 seater people mover, auto, luxury, FSH, 150,000K’s, Auto, ideal first car,1 owner, full history, exceptionally clean and tidy, low ks, any test drive welcome. SSZ475 full electrics, Hard to find genuine 8 seater.

$12,990

$4,990

2008 VW Passat 2LT TDI

2006 Mazda 2 Hatchback

Turbo diesel, very clean wagon, good history, very cheap to run.

Manual, metallic blue, cloth trim very low ks, good history, ideal first car.

$12,990

$5,990

2008 Ford Escape

2012 Ford Fiesta TDCi

2006 Ford Fiesta

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SLX

4 Cylinder auto,full books immaculate test drive welcome

Turbo diesel manual 4 door excellent on fuel. Service history

2 Door, Auto Zetec. Ideal first car, has cruise, alloys, tint. Test drive welcome

7 Seater turbo diesel, auto, one owner, full service history, new tyres, cruise control, tow bar.

$9,990

Call 5982 1070 Barry 0400 355 624

$6,990

$5,990

sales@srsmotors.com.au www.srsmotorsmccrae.com.au

$17,990

Call 5982 1070 Barry 0400 355 624 Southern Peninsula News 20 February 2018

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Stressless Piano Recliner

IMG Loki Recliner

was $4899

was $1245

$2999

$899 IMG Theatre was $8769

Abraham Chair was $3290

$1999

Zedere Recliner was $1699

$1299

Floorstock

CLEARANCE E !

M I T D LIMITE

70

up to

%

$4999 Stressless Bliss Recliner was $3845

$2299

Albany 2.5str Sofa was $2057

$1299

OFF

Alberto Sofa

was $4340

$2699

Edward Sofa/Chaise was $2530

Elka 7pc was $1985

$999 Malvern Sofa/Chaise

$1599 Olinda 8pc Dining Suite was $7628

$4999

was $3290

$1999 Many more clearance items instore.

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