NEWS DESK Art ‘precinct’ open for inspection MAKERS, doers and thinkers in Mornington’s self-proclaimed “artist precinct” will open their doors in November to publicly show their talents. They aim to shed light on the creative culture in the light industrial area bounded by Watt, Pentecost, Bennetts, Yuilles and Dunns roads, Progress and Bruce streets, and Milgate Drive. Their open house style free weekend event, 11-13 November, will allow visitors to explore 13 venues and see works by 25 artists. Studios and businesses will offer creative talks, open studios, exhibitions and mural painting. Participants include Artspace 8, Baluk Arts, Blackspot, Co.Co Place, Commonfolk Coffee, Lost Boy Customs, MP Brewery, Oak Hill Gallery, Oasis Pop Up Bakery, Peninsula Recycled Timber, Southern Buoy, The Nook and The Snake Hole. The launch will be held Friday 11 November with exhibits and events open 10am-4pm, Saturday 12 November and Sunday 13 November. Details: onthemap.persona.co/
Avenue on stage MORNINGTON Players will present “Avenue Q”, at Bellamy Hall, cnr Octavia and Albert Streets, Mornington, from 7-16 October. Bookings: www.mornigtonplayers.com.au
Fast fun: Hamish Hardeman has loved the thrill of the track since he was a child.
This chippy’s in the fast lane ROSEBUD carpenter Hamish Hardeman is well on his way to taking on the world in the increasingly popular sport of GT3 car racing. The quietly-spoken 23-year-old won the Porsche CT3 cup challenge at Philip Island after a six-round contest against participants from all over the country. Hardeman, who has been racing for about six years, developed a passion for the sport as a child when he followed his father – who raced an MX5 - to the tracks at Sandown, Winton and Philip Island. While he started off racing motor bikes, by the
time he was in secondary school Hardeman was racing cars on the circuit and was the envy of his mates at The Peninsula School. “I used to get out of having to go to Saturday school sport, which was compulsory for everyone else, and my mates thought I was pretty lucky,” he said. Car racing has already taken Hardeman around Australia and in 2014 to Malaysia where he competed in a GT3 12-hour endurance event. His next step is the Porsche Carrera Cup in 2017, which runs alongside the V6 Super cars, and after that the world beckons.
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“I’d like to race at the Australian Grand Prix, and eventually I think racing overseas is where I want to be and where the money is.” For a young person starting out it is an expensive pursuit, with a full year of racing costing about $250,000. Luckily Hardeman can take time off work when required and has the support of family and a small sponsorship base. But more sponsors are needed to help him follow his dreams. Details: hamishhardemanmotorsport@gmail. com Liz Bell
MP accuses councillors over backing for grant Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au TWO Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors have been accused of misleading the state government which gave $588,000 towards extending the Rye boat ramp. Nepean MP and Rye resident Martin Dixon, who has announced his intention not to run at the next election, told parliament that It was “misleading of the council” to advise the Andrews Labor government that there was community support in Rye to add a fourth lane to the threelane ramp. The Liberal MP said the grant was based on the council’s assurance to the government that the project had broad community support.
But the community was, in fact, “vehement” in its opposition the plan, he said. “They have been consistent in this view for years and have made this known to council officers and to me on numerous occasions,” he said. Mr Dixon has called for the money to be spent on the boat ramp at Rosebud, which he described as “the main town of the Mornington Peninsula”. His allegations come as 50 candidates line up for the 11 seats on the council in next month’s elections. But Nepean Ward councillors Tim Rodgers and Hugh Fraser have hit back, accusing Mr Dixon of “playing politics”. "It is unfortunate that Martin Dixon is playing politics to put at risk state government and council funding for much needed capital improvements to Rye and its foreshore,” Cr Fraser, who
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is seeking re-election, said. “As Nepean ward councillor I have been closely working with the community of Rye, council officers and VicRoads to better connect the Rye township with and improve the foreshore with the Rye Place and Movement project. “This project is on public exhibition and council welcomes all community comment on this vital project for the revitalisation of Rye.” Mr Dixon, who linked the Rye boat ramp upgrade plans to opposition to the Sorrento boat ramp upgrade, told parliament the councillors had “ignored” the pleas of the Rye community. “It is a pity that the two Nepean ward councillors have ignored the pleas of the Rye community, listening instead to those opposed to any upgrade of the Sorrento boat ramp,” he said.
MORNINGTON Special Development School is teaming up with Devilbend Golf Club to hold its inaugural MSDS golf challenge and sausage sizzle on 28 October. The day will include 18 holes using individual Stableford or Callaway scoring systems, refreshments, prizes, lucky score and raffle. Registrations close Friday 14 October. Details: Brendan Smith at smith.brendan.b@edumail.vic. gov.au or Mornington SDS on 59756111. Entry fee: $50.
‘Beautiful’ fundraiser THE “I Am Beautiful” Group will hold a charity night in November to showcase the talents of special needs children and raise funds. Those attending will enjoy a night of silent auctions and entertainment as well as a sit down two-course meal at 6pm, Saturday 12 November. The venue is The New Atrium, 10 Country Club Drive, Safety Beach. Local special needs children will get up on stage to showcase their special talents – from painting, a maths question, or even singing. The children will be awarded for their talents and individual attributes. “I Am Beautiful” assists Mornington Peninsula families to access programs, and with their children’s development milestones. Organiser Caitlin Crichton said I Am Beautiful came about through her family’s friendship with a special needs child. “I wanted to help as many families and their children in a way that is different to the mainstream resources,” she said. Details: Ms Crichton 0478 674 143.
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