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Gondola plan to get going in summer 2016 THE Labor state government and Arthurs Seat Skylift have signed a 50year lease for the gondola chairlift, Environment Minister Lisa Neville announced on Monday last week.

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council approved the gondola in June 2014 by one vote and in December the state planning tribunal VCAT rejected a challenge to the council’s decision by citizen lobby group Save Our Seat (SOS).

There are just two more hurdles to vault before construction can start – shire council approval of a second batch of conditions in the planning permit, expected to be dealt with next month, and a new VCAT challenge by SOS over the council’s recent approval of the gondola colour called “Pantone Process Blue�.

Agreement on lease terms comes nearly five years after the Brumby Labor government selected Skylift to replace the original chairlift, built in 1960 by an Arthurs Seat resident, engineer Dr Vladimir Hayek, who sold it in 1979 to a Dromana company.

It was closed by WorkSafe on 16 May 2006 after the last of a series of incidents, the worst of which happened on 3 January 2003 when one of eight pylons collapsed due to corrosion and fatigue in two anchor bolts, putting about a dozen people in hospital and stranding many of the 50 people aboard the two-person open seats.

On Tuesday last week, Skylift CEO Hans Brugman told Jon Faine on ABC Radio the gondola would be “up and running before Christmas� 2016 after a “12-month build�.

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Coalition Environment Minister Ryan Smith introduced the amendment to Parliament in October 2011. This shows Skylift has the support of both major political parties.

Labor government minister Lisa Neville said Skylift would “construct a $16 million, all-weather, all-abilities access gondola with new top and bottom stations and associated facilities�.

She said Parks Victoria would spend $1.5 million on “public space upgrades to complement the Skylift project�.

This would “improve vehicle and pedestrian safety, car parking and visitor facilities across the whole precinct�.

On radio last week, Kylie Greer of SOS corrected mainstream media reports, including the ABC, that Skylift had just been granted its permit. “It’s the lease that’s just been signed,� she told Mr Faine. Ms Greer conceded there was now little chance of stopping Skylift but SOS would continue to fight to protect Arthurs Seat. More than 100 significant trees would be sacrificed, she said. Gondolas would be “signwriter’s blue�. “The old chairlift was a demur little thing. It’s a bit like taking Puffing Billy out of service and replacing it with a monorail,� she said.

Mr Faine asked if there was a touch of NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) in SOS’s opposition. “I work in town [Melbourne] and speak to a lot of people. I feel like we’re acting on behalf of Victorians,� she said.

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NEWS DESK Gathered for a cause: Volunteers and supporters at the opening of the new Clothes4U shop at Rosebud.

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Clothes don’t make the person, but they can help Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au AUSTRALIAN of the Year Rosie Batty was guest speaker at the opening of the Clothes4U boutique in Nepean Highway, Rosebud, Tuesday 21 July.

The campaigner against domestic violence towards women and children described the service as a perfect addon between those needing help and

welfare agencies. She said she wished it had been around when she was struggling with a young family and limited resources. Now she planned to bring in her own unused clothes to donate to the needy.

The not-for profit boutique is run by women volunteers who provide clothing to those in need to give them confidence and to boost self-esteem.

The venture came about a year ago when a group of women got together to decide how they could

best contribute to their communities.

More specifically, they wanted to help underprivileged women and girls.

“Many agencies help women in need, but we decided to create a unique service that would help women gain self-esteem and confidence,” president Veronica Whittaker said.

“We provide good quality clothing and accessories to clients, taking into account their body shape, likes and dislikes, and the reasons they need clothing.

“Our services are free and clients get to keep all clothing and accessories.”

The Mornington Peninsula faces many challenges, they believe: Housing is largely unaffordable creating homelessness, the work force is less educated and less skilled that in other parts of Victoria, unemployment is 7.6 per cent whereas the national rate is 5.9 per cent and, over the years, this has created inter-generational welfare dependency.

Clients include abused women, single mothers, refugees, parolees, the mentally ill, homeless and students.

Clients need clothing for various reasons. They may be attending court, interviewing for jobs or work experience, rental interviews, DHS meetings, funerals, Centre Link or school meetings, or are unable to afford clothing.

Other programs focus on dressing VCAL and VET students for work experience.

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CEO details shire shake-up Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au THE organisational shake-up of Mornington Peninsula Shire continues with nine staff being made redundant just days before CEO Carl Cowie unveiled more “new arrangements”.

Mr Cowie says the changes to staffing levels and the organisational structure will “deliver enhanced service to the community”.

In a statement issued on Thursday Mr Cowie said he had identified a number of changes “to better align shire operations and deliver efficiencies and savings”.

The mayor, Cr Bev Colomb, said councillors were “supportive of Mr Cowie’s work on identifying efficiencies, streamlining processes and most

importantly, all aspects of customer service”.

Mr Cowie took over the shire’s top job in December last year, succeeding Michael Kennedy who had been CEO for nearly 15 years.

Under the Local Government Act Mr Cowie has one year within which he can make interim appointments.

New senior appointments made by Mr Cowie are interim chief financial officer Matthew Hubbard, interim financial controller Bulent Oz and interim buildings and facilities manager Craig Humphries.

Positions to be “removed from the organisation” include director of environment, manager of environment protection and community safety.

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“Impacted staff will be supported through career transition programs,” Mr Cowie said.

“As a result of the new arrangements, a number of existing positions will be impacted and we are following all the appropriate steps to consult and engage with those affected staff,” Mr Cowie said.

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“Since my appointment I have spent a lot of time meeting with members of the community and others in the local government sector looking at how we can be the best, most efficient organisation possible,” he said.

“As a result, I have identified a number of opportunities to better align operational activities which will deliver significant efficiency gains and tangible cost reductions.”

With 19 positions already made redundant and new people hired, Mr Cowie has warned his proposed “new arrangements” will “impact on a number of existing positions”.

The latest round of redundancies has seen the shire’s recreation and leisure department cut from 12 to three.

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Justices adjourn to consider O’Toole appeal Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au MORE than two years after the brutal murder of Hastings jeweller Dermot O’Toole, the appeal has been heard against the leniency of the 20-year murder sentence handed down to killer Gavin Perry.

The hearing, on Monday 20 July, was heard in front of three justices at the Court of Appeal.

The majority of the hearing involved often complex legal arguments revolving around the categorisation of the murder as a statutory one rather than a common law murder.

Gavin Perry’s legal counsel also argued over the five year sentences for the two other armed robberies he had committed prior to the murder.

Early in the hearing, counsel for the Department of Public Prosecution (DPP) told the presiding justices that the family wanted them to watch the CCTV footage of the incident to get an understanding as to the ferocity of the attack.

One of the justices replied: “This appeal is not run by the family”.

In fact, there was very little discussion at all of the specifics of the crimes or their lasting impact on the O’Tooles.

During the proceedings, the justices asked counsel for the DPP why they had appealed the leniency of the sentence, after downgrading the charge in the initial trial from common law murder to the less serious statutory murder.

“Pragmatism,” replied the counsel.

“To avoid a trial and to end up with a

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Waiting game: The O’Toole family address the media outside the Court of Appeal. Picture: Cameron McCullough

charge that carried the same maximum penalty.”

The maximum penalty for both statutory and common law murder is life, and it appeared that the DPP had hoped the downgrade would not affect the sentence.

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considered a lesser charge than common law murder as intent to kill does not have to be proven.

The justices argued that by allowing a statutory murder charge Justice Hollingsworth had, in the original trial, been given a set or parameters to sentence within.

They also noted that it was not the

role of the appeal court to move beyond those parameters.

“Sentencing decisions are for sentencing judges,” the justices said.

“Our role is to see if the judge went beyond the parameters.”

The justices asked why the prosecution believed the murder sentence should have been more than 20 years

considering it did not appear premeditated.

It was argued that Perry was on parole at the time, that he was high on ice, and that the murder was committed during an armed robbery. All these factors, the DPP believed, should be taken into account.

The justices also noted that a 20year sentence was the highest statutory murder sentence ever handed down in the state of Victoria.

In adjourning to consider their decision, the justices addressed the family of Dermot O’Toole in the courtroom.

“We understand that the family have an intense interest in the outcome of this appeal.

“We want to point out that sentencing parameters were fixed due to a plea of guilty to statutory murder i.e. unintentional killing.

“There has always been different sentencing for unintentional as opposed to intentional killing”.

Finally, before adjourning, the justices agreed to view the CCTV footage as the family had wished.

The O’Toole family may now have a considerable wait until the Court of Appeal’s verdict is handed down.

They remain hopeful that they will get justice for Dermot. The only barrier in their way appears to be the original decision to downgrade the charge from common law murder to statutory murder in exchange for a guilty plea.

In an attempt to expedite justice for the O’Tooles and avoid the stress and turmoil of a trial on the family, the DPP may end up inadvertently depriving them of the justice they deserve.

Greens give to MP’s autism walk, call for more support MORNINGTON Peninsula Greens have donated money to Flinders MP Greg Hunt’s Walk for Autism.

The $100 donation was handed to Mr Hunt, the federal environment minister, during his lunch break at Rye last Thursday along with a letter asking him to “fight harder for additional support for people with autism”.

“We know you will receive this letter in the friendly spirit of community engagement and cross party support for which it was meant. We look forward to find more common ground in the future.”

The MP is again walking 500km around his electorate for charity, this time to raise funds for peninsula-based Abacus Learning Centre, which provides therapy for children with autism, and Amaze (Autism Victoria).

Previous walks in 2004, 2007 and 2011 raised money for diabetes research and autism.

He started at Arthurs Seat on 20 July and finishes at Cowes on Phillip Island on 7 August.

Mr Hunt is running his environment portfolio on the run, so to speak. Last Wednesday he was shown striding into the tourism information centre in Dromana to change from fluoro walking gear into a suit before fronting the media to criticise Labor’s clean energy target of 50 per cent by 2030.

Last Thursday, Greens peninsula convener Malcolm Brown congratulated Mr Hunt on his “commitment to and leadership of raising awareness of children dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder”.

“This group of people in our society deserve support to be the most produc-

tive citizens that they can become as well as lead fulfilling lives,” he said.

“We believe that you could do more by:  Reversing the cuts made to Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia.  Guaranteeing future funding for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).  Ensuring more funding for early intervention for children on the autism spectrum.  Ensuring a needs-based school funding system.  Ensuring that students with high needs are specifically funded as a part of this system.  Delivering on the fifth and sixth years of ‘Gonski’ funding.”

Mr Hunt, speaking by phone while walking between Rye and Blairgowrie, and heading toward the 100km mark, told The News he and Senator Mitch Fifield had fought to get autism included in the NDIS, “a huge step forward from the previous government”.

“Lots of parents [of children with autism] said this was the most important thing to happen in Australia,” he said.

Thirty per cent of people taking part at NDIS trial sites have autism and 70 per cent of those were children aged between two and five, he said.

Mr Hunt hopes to raise $25,000 for the two causes.

Mike Hast Respect: Australian Greens convener on the peninsula Malcolm Brown with federal Flinders MP Greg Hunt and Derek Fagan, of Statewide Autistic Services at Rye last Thursday, where the Greens donated to Mr Hunt’s Walk for Autism fund. Picture: Yanni

Cuts unacceptable – welfare services Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au FUNDING cuts to emergency relief services have hit the Mornington Peninsula region hard.

Managers of community support and information centres say they are struggling to provide for the increasing food, clothing and welfare demands across the peninsula.

Rosebud, Hastings and Mornington support and information centres are usually the first point of contact for those in dire need in the local community.

They provide food vouchers, food parcels, assist with payments, provide advocacy and budgeting assistance and, generally, work in the best inter-

ests of those struggling.

But the welfare services are reeling from Department of Social Services funding cuts which stripped the region of more than $85,000 in emergency relief funding this financial year.

“These cuts are unacceptable given that many residents accessing the support and information centres are living on, or below, the poverty line,” Southern Peninsula Community Support and Information Centre manager Jackie Currie said.

“Many residents who are on fixed and low incomes have also experienced a reduction to their Centrelink payments recently through pension reforms.

“They are paying high rental and utility costs together with the ever

increasing costs of day to day living expenses, such as food and fresh produce, education expenditure, essential medications and fuel.”

She said the department had also removed funding for intensive case management services to residents in crisis.

The three support and information centres have vowed to continue these vital case management services despite the funding cuts.

“The emergency relief program is fantastic in helping those in crisis manage their immediate needs,” said Ms Currie, who is based at Rosebud.

“However, the case management program enables people to achieve real sustainable change, getting them out of the ‘crisis cycle’ all together.

“While we are doing everything we

can to be innovative, these funding cuts simply mean we will have to deliver less and the most vulnerable in our community will suffer.”

Mornington Community Information and Support Centre manager Lisa Elliott said: “We have been incredibly hard hit and now have to look to our community to help fund these programs.”

Westernport Community Support manager John Fraser – based at Hastings – said: “The reduction in emergency relief funding is extremely disappointing.

“The information and support centres provide one of the few safety nets available to the marginalised, vulnerable and financially challenged members of the community.

“One of their main roles is to assist those who are most at risk and who are experiencing a short-term crisis.”

For more information or to make a donation to the community support and information centres contact: Southern Peninsula Community Support and Information Centre, 878 Pt Nepean Rd, PO Box 91, Rosebud, 3939, call 5986 1285 or email: admin@spcsic.org Westernport Community Support, 185 High St, PO Box 93, Hastings, 3915, call 5979 2762 or email: info@ wportcomsupport.org.au Mornington Community Information and Support Centre, 320 Main St, Mornington, 3931, call 5975 1644 or email: manager@mcisc.org.au

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Gondola heads for final hurdles Continued from Page 1 The chairlift could have been replaced by something that fitted with the environment, blended with it, she said. “It’s an overdevelopment, like putting Luna Park or Chadstone on the hill [Arthurs Seat].”

Later, Ms Greer said that the government by signing the lease had “accepted bright, commercial blue gondolas scarring the Arthurs Seat escarpment” and “accepted the unresolved bushfire risks to patrons and residents, who will be unable to escape from the ridge in a bushfire emergency”.

“It is shameful Parks Victoria and the state government have not gone with a more environmentally sensitive approach to revitalising such an important part of Victoria’s heritage.

Eco-tourism is the way of the future, not electricity-driven, high infrastructure-based developments.”

“CFA management has supported the development, but local fire brigades, which know the bushfire risks intimately, have been excluded from the emergency fire planning relating to this development.”

Hans Brunner told Jon Faine that Skylift took bushfire risk “very seriously”.

“We’ve been working very closely with senior officers of CFA, Vic Police, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Parks Victoria and the Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning to develop a thorough and robust plan around all that,” he said.

Asked about the contentious blue colour, Mr Brugman said: “Our preferred colour was originally red, based

‘Cabinet will look at gondola delay’ SKYLIFT chairman Simon McKeon was in a remote part of the Cook Islands when the government announced the gondola chairlift lease.

He told The News by email he was pleased the lease had been signed but “the Victorian Cabinet want to look at our whole process to see how something that is so popular and was put out to public tender so many years ago has taken so long”.

However, the long delay had enabled Skylift to “keep thinking of good ways to improve” the gondola ride, he said.

Mr McKeon said “both SOS and ourselves are now unhappy about the colour” of the gondolas.

“We had previously and unsuccessfully proposed a shade of red in keeping with the original chairlift colour and used by other nature-based activities such as Puffing Billy and the Mornington heritage railway. Red is also reminiscent of banksias, parakeets and, as the ‘Red’ Hill councillor [Tim Wood] remarked on the night, sunsets.

“We haven’t pushed our preference for red as we would like to just get going and we can revisit the issue of colour later; after all, we have 50 years!”

He said Skylift had not chosen the gondola maker, a choice between Poma of France and Doppelmayr of Austria. “We haven’t signed anyone because we’re still waiting for the final green light.”

The same answer applied to builders of the two stations, he said.

Mr McKeon said delays obtaining planning permission as well as drawn-out legal action had cost “us a fair bit of time”. In late 2013 he told The News the gondola could be ready by Christmas 2015.

He said the Parks Victoria work and constructing the gondola and other infrastructure would “occur concurrently”.  On the net: www.saveourseat.org and www.facebook.com/Saveourseat www.arthursseatskylift.com.au Mike Hast on the colour of the original chairlift built in 1960. The council didn’t particularly like that colour and gave us three colour palettes to choose from – blue, green and grey – and we chose blue.”

Faine: Why? Brugman: We felt it had an environmental attachment with the colour of

the ocean, the bay and the sky.

Faine: As opposed to green for the trees?

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A PENINSULA-based email “clearing house� that distributed environmental and planning information to about 200 members is set to fold.

Peninsula Exchange Inc – Pen-X for short – was started in 2006 by residents concerned about proposals for five new helicopter landing pads on the peninsula, the Chateau Elan conference centre next to Greens Bush in Mornington Peninsula National Park, and a big tourism complex at McLears Hill in Dromana.

(The chopper pads and Chateau Elan did not go ahead, although McLears Hill remains a live planning permit.)

There was also disillusionment with Mornington Peninsula Shire Council with claims made at the group’s first meeting in May 2006 that the council was a secret society, shire executives made decisions without input from councillors, and planning decisions were made with “limited opportunity for discussion between council and the public�.

The original idea was to form a “super� environment group but this morphed into the email service only. It cost nothing to join and was supported by donations.

Individuals or groups could send their information to Pen-X’s secretary and it was checked and forwarded to a list of people that included environmentalists, several shire councillors, shire officers, MPs, developers, journalists and others, with everyone keeping an eye on everyone else.

The group was originally to be named Protect Our Peninsula but this had been registered so Peninsula Exchange was chosen.

Pen-X avoided party politics although groups were able to send out political information that related to environmental and planning issues.

The group did not provide advice on planning issues and did not get involved in council elec-

PLANNING and environmental activists as well as “ordinary� citizens gathered at a home in Cape Schanck for the first meeting in May 2006 of what became Peninsula Exchange.

A second meeting was held the following month at the Red Hill home of Colin Youren, a Hawthorn Football Club legend who was a member of the first premiership team of 1961.

His beef was the Chateau Elan proposal.

All attendees were concerned about threats to the natural environment.

Groups represented included some now disbanded and some still active – Westernport and Peninsula Protection Council, Defenders of the Green Wedge, Devilbend Foundation, Safety Beach Foreshore Alliance, Tyabb Ratepayers Association, Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association, Friends of Harrop Creek, Blue Wedge Coalition, and Mornington Environment Association.

Long-time environmentalists at the meeting included Brian Cuming, Rosemary West, Jim Kerin, Max Anderson, Jan Oliver, Tom McCullough, Gary Howard, Alison Coates, Norm McKinlay, Jenny Warfe, Christine Haydon and Louis Delacretaz.

Groups represented at Pen-X annual meetings in recent years included Peninsula Speaks, Kangerong Action Group, McCrae Action Group, Red Hill Community Action, and Mt Eliza Woodland Residents Association.

Leaders of Pen-X for years were Ted Crawford (president), Leonie Anderson (secretary) and Jan Oliver (treasurer).

At the end of 2012, Mr Crawford stood down and was replaced by Peter Avery, and Leonie Anderson was replaced by Brigette Cameron.Mike Hast

Pad protest: Pen X was originally formed to fight proposals for five helicopter landing pads across the Mornington Peninsula but quickly morphed into a more wide-ranging activist group. The group was against the increased use of private and commercial helicopters, not those used by emergency services or the police, as pictured.

tions although there was an incident last year during the lead-up to the byelection for Red Hill Ward when an email supporting some candidates was sent to the list, and later criticised.

The email service was an early version of what is now achieved by social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, and it is social media that has caused the demise of Pen-X, according to president Peter Avery.

In an email to members last week, Mr Avery, also a member of community lobby group Peninsula Speaks, stated “at the AGM held on 12 June, a unanimous decision was made to wind up Peninsula Exchange Inc�.

He stated this was due to fewer emails being received, “ongoing decline in membership, and recognition that social media has taken over ... information dissemination�.

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Mr Avery said the decision had “the blessing of founder Ted Crawford who understands [that] PenX is no longer as relevant as when first established�.

Members will vote electronically next month.

They will be given the option of joining the Peninsula Speaks email list.

A co-convenor of the first meeting, Jim Kerin, told The News the need for a peak environment body on the peninsula was greater than ever before. “As was said at that 2006 meeting, it is vital to have community action groups to interact with government and gain experience that can be passed to other groups and individuals facing new planning and conservation challenges,� he said. “Developmental and tourism pressures on the peninsula will continue to increase, and residents must stand up and push authorities to strike the right balance.�

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Survey shows peninsula’s horse-led economy Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au A SURVEY of peninsula horse owners has found that 100, picked at random, own 320 horses between them.

They told the Mornington Peninsula Horse Owners Association that they collectively spent about $12,800 a week on their horses – or a staggering $665,000 a year.

“Multiply that number of owners by 10 – which would probably well understate the correct number of peninsula horse owners – and suddenly there are 3200 horses and expenditure becomes a very meaningful $6.65 million going into the local economy annually,” peninsula horse enthusiast Geraldine Chapman said.

She thinks the real figure may be higher.

Ms Chapman manages Mornington Peninsula Horse Owners on Facebook, which has more than 1800 members with two or three new members joining daily.

She said horse owners costs included vet and instructor’s bills, riding equipment, physiotherapy, transport, food, medicines, club memberships and registrations.

With a background working with the Australian Horse Industry Council and Victorian Horse Council, Ms Chapman said she was interested in finding out more about the local horse industry and, last year, conducted a 10-question survey of horse owners.

“The data gave us a window into the possible economic benefits of horse activities to the [Mornington

Equine economics: Tyabb horse lover Geraldine Chapman on Cub, a Clydesdale/standard bred.

Peninsula] shire,” she said.

“Further work needs to be done now to get a more accurate picture of the numbers of horses, people involved and activities they take part in.”

The snapshot information from the survey can be found at the Horses on the Mornington Peninsula Facebook page.

“After the disastrous equine influenza outbreak of 2007 I realised there was no way to communicate with local horse owners as a group in the event of an emergency,” she told The News.

“In 2010 I saw that Facebook Groups had exactly what was needed to facilitate communication with local communities and I set up two other local horse owner groups.”

Later, realising the need for a centralised resource for horse riders and owners on the peninsula, she created peninsulahorse.com.au The aim is to provide a foundation for horse owners, giving them information on welfare and care, as well as horse management, activities and laws relating to the keeping of horses.

“Many of the problems facing horse owners are self-made,” she said. “Owners may have a lack of knowledge about caring for their animals.

“Others complain about their interaction with trail riders or cars or the lack of signs on riding trails.”

The recently built Riding Trails on the Mornington Peninsula section of the peninsulahorse.com.au site, compiled by veteran peninsula All Trail Horse Riding Association member Anne-Marie Alderson, has been popular, she said.

It features pages and maps detailing dedicated horse riding trails and details about what can be seen on the trail and the location of accessible float parking sites.

Another feature of the site is a reporting system for horse accidents. “In 2014 a survey undertaken by the AHIC showed that 38 per cent of horse owners said they had experienced serious accidents involving their horses in the past year,” Ms Chapman said.

“That made me curious about what was happening in my own neck of the woods so I created a short survey that people can fill in if they have an accident.

“Over time I hope it will give us a picture of what is happening and help identify any trends or specific black spots that we can work towards making safer for everyone.”

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Prized racehorse shot dead Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au THE callous early morning shooting death of a prized retired racehorse in Myers Rd, Balnarring, has “devastated� its owners and sent shockwaves through Mornington Peninsula’s racing community.

Police and the mare’s owner are puzzled by the killing, but have not ruled out it being “industry based� or a case of mistaken identity.

Stud farm owner Tony Biddle said the 14-year-old brood mare Arriere was “shot between the eyes� by a high powered rifle from about six metres away early on Saturday 18 July.

Mr Biddle said on Monday he heard the shot at about 1.30am but did not realise its significance.

He checked the area around the homestead but assumed it was a car backfiring near his farm, which was established in 1996.

The farm is believed to be home for bloodstock valued at $2 million or more. “Someone’s got a grudge against her or us. To kill a racehorse is just not on,� Mr Biddle said Monday.

The $100,000 horse – by Kashani (USA) from Hidden Depths (NZ) – was with other brood mares in a front paddock being readied for breeding. “I don’t think anyone hates us, but I’ve got a few ideas and the police have a few ideas,� Mr Biddle said.

Mr Biddle said he had “not discounted the idea that the killing may

Caring mother: Left, stud brood mare Arriere, pictured with her most recent foal, was found shot dead in a paddock by owner Tony Biddle. Image supplied.Above, horses are being kept out of harm’s way at the balnarring stud where Arriere was killed.

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be industry-based, or perhaps they just got the wrong property�. “The industry is interesting. Some people know everything about everyone, while we are very private people and prefer to keep to ourselves. “Some people are very serious about some things. Maybe it was an unhappy punter.�

Purana Taskforce detectives are understood to be inquiring into the betting habits of a number of punters.

Mr Biddle said he had told neighbours of the shooting and had moved other mares to nearby paddocks for

safety. Cows are being relocated to roadside paddocks.

He said he had been with the horses late on Friday, feeding them hay to keep them warm in the predicted freezing temperatures.

He said the killer would have had to cross several electric and barbed wire fences to get to the horse which was shot with a hollow point bullet and possibly “dead before it hit the ground�. “She was a lovely mare and would have come to the fence to meet her killers,� he said. “She did not deserve to be killed in this manner. These are cowards

who knew what they were doing. “If you hear someone claiming that they killed a horse recently, let the police know so that we can prevent this happening again.�

A search using a metal detector later on Saturday failed to find the spent cartridge, suggesting the killer had removed it to cover his tracks. “These types of people get what they give in the end,� Mr Biddle said. “Cowards that creep around in the dark of night to kill a beautiful mare need to be taken off the streets. “To kill a horse is not good, but to

kill such a lovely mare is appalling.�

The thoroughbred won several races in Victoria before being retired five years ago. She had since had three foals, two being multiple winners, and a weanling filly on the ground.

Mr Biddle said Hastings police had “assumed the person or persons involved went to some lengths to kill the mare�. “The kill shot was professionally executed by someone that clearly knew how to kill a horse,� he said.

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LETTERS but, at a national level where he can influence national policy, it seems he is at complete odds with his local political persona.

We might wonder if the march for autism is a political ploy to get votes rather than a commitment to a just cause. Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

MP talks the walk Congratulations to [Flinders MP and Environment Minister] Greg Hunt for his innovative 500km walk around the Flinders electorate to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and, at the same time, giving us the opportunity to walk and talk with him.

It is a pleasure and somewhat of a surprise to be able to use the word "innovative" in reference to a member of the federal government, but there you go. Indeed, given other government ministers' performances recently, it's wonderful to see one who can walk and talk at the same time.

Unfortunately, Mr Hunt's genuine concern and positive actions in relation to ASD are in stark contrast to his government's record and continuing efforts to de-fund health and education programs that are vital to address the real and ongoing challenges that people with disabilities face every day.

The government's support for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is at best half-hearted, and by any reasonable accounting the government has stripped about $80 billion from health and education budgets. This is unconscionable.

Mr Hunt invites us to walk and talk with him over the course of his two-week trek and we should take him up on the generous offer with enthusiasm. After all, although out of the office, Mr Hunt is on duty; we are paying his wages and we won't even need to make an appointment.

Who knows, just as he has raised our awareness of ASD, we may be able to raise his awareness of our deep concerns about the broad sweep of his government's policies, which seem almost on a daily basis to attack concepts of fairness, inclusion and support for the most vulnerable of our fellow citizens. And this is before we even engage with Mr Hunt on refugees, marriage equality, his ministerial responsibilities for environmental matters, his almost laughable direct action program to address carbon emissions, hobbling the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (Mr Hunt, what is the problem with wind and solar energy?).

Hopefully no stunt Although I think Greg Hunt’s 500km walk around the Flinders electorate in order to raise $25,000 for autism is a terrific cause but, as a businessman and taxpayer, I have a few questions.

Are taxpayers paying him for the 19-day duration (not bad if he’s getting paid to burn calories and gain publicity) and for the marketing and promotional material?

If so, what is the total cost to taxpayers?

Does the total cost exceed the expected raised benefit and has this been, or should it have been, sanctioned by anyone other himself?

I sincerely hope that this genuine cause is close to Mr Hunt’s heart and not just an elaborate publicity stunt at taxpayers’ expense.

Darren Hercus, Safety Beach

Road questions Unfortunately, the list goes on and on. I look forward to meeting up with Mr Hunt and I hope many others do, too. As we walk and talk with him it could seem a whole lot longer than 500km.

But keep walking, Greg. A helicopter would be out of the question.

Greg Gilbert, Mt Eliza

Political ploy?

Having a granddaughter with autism I applaud Flinders MP Greg Hunt on his little march, even though he spent a wad of taxpayer money on a four-colour postage size notification of the event.

Having said that, I think that this is just another example of political hypocrisy. While marching for this good cause, Mr Hunt is also a kingpin policy maker in this governments’ policies that are reducing funding to those with disabilities and those most in need of a safety net.

Add to that his “positive” views on local environmental issues and fast tracking open pit coal mines at the expense of our food supply and you pretty much have the moral fibre of his political policies.

At a local level, where he has little influence on what happens, he goes all out for our environment

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This certainty would assist afflicted citizens who have been waiting for too long to be properly looked after. It also would give certainty to carers that their loved ones will be cared for into the future.

Of course when it comes to the environment portfolio our member for Flinders is responsible for, many questions need to be answered. For instance why is it OK to approve a coal mine in and near some of our nation’s best farmland? Or, why is it OK for the government to constantly try and block the development of renewable energy production? Is it really OK to burn our native forests for “clean energy” production?

Here the Labor party is just as culpable because they are both voting for the reduction in our renewable energy target (RET).

There are a few more issues that our minister “for” the environment needs to improve. But, of course, under the spell of the great Tony Abbott the fighter of windmills and same sex marriage, we may have to wait a few more months, until after the next federal election, to hopefully see some progress on these issues.

Meanwhile, it seems Mornington Peninsula and Frankston councils have learned nothing from the disastrous development of Peninsula Link freeway. In its initial blind support for the most destructive proposal for this road, the shire got lumbered with two service centres on the watershed of the Moorooduc plain, even after it decided belatedly, they were not such a great idea.

I would say the same goes for the "green" expansion of the Port of Hastings the mayor Cr Bev Colomb is spruiking. The inevitable huge amount of dredging required to accommodate such a port would surely not make this a "green" port development.

I wonder if the mayor is going to guarantee peninsula people that the natural beauty and world heritage listing of our beautiful Western Port will be left unspoilt? Or that it would not affect the many tourist and recreational jobs in our region?

Of course it is of major concern if the Labor government would think it would be a great coal port. Especially now that we should leave this stuff in the ground.

Would it not be a much better idea to promote new technological industries in alternative energy production like wind solar or wave power?

Rupert Steiner, Balnarring

Danish example A recent news item announced that Denmark had, on one day, reached over 100 per cent of its electricity needs by wind generated power enabling the surplus to be sold to other countries.

If Denmark can do this so can Australia.

How embarrassing it is for us to realise that the rest of the world leaders know that our prime minister does not like the look of wind turbines or the noises they make so is openly discouraging their construction.

Dr Richard Denniss commenting in his excellent article in the July 2015 Monthly states that unless Australians “start calling out crap” and state that we should not worry about “what the markets think” but realise that the choices are political, not economic. “Indeed we might continue to believe that we need to double our coal exports in order to fund the fight against climate change”.

A large pile of discarded [Flinders Mp Greg] Hunt literature left by the mailbox users in the Balnarring post office indicates that residents have no time for what the minister dishes out in his mail outs to justify his actions that I believe is destroying our environment and support his economics.

Peter Strickland, Balnarring

Lost Liberal vote In the article about shire councillors approving the resort expansion at Cape Schanck ("Green light for RACV resort", The News, 21/7/15), Nepean MP Martin Dixon (Liberal) was quoted saying "While I am sympathetic to residents' concerns that were raised with my office over recent months, the reality is that the proposal has been deemed by councillors, independent architects and council officers to satisfy the conditions and requirements of the planning scheme".

I was astounded by his comments. As our representative, it is incumbent on him to support his constituents. I for one do not feel that he did this.

In my opinion, he did not listen to our concerns but just gave lip service to our cause.

Remember, Mr Dixon, it was your political party that passed the amendment to the original incorporated document that allowed such a large development without consulting any of the other stakeholders. Disgraceful.

Most of the resort opponents were not against the proposed expansion but were opposed to its scale – a 30-metre high, seven-level building in the middle of the green wedge zone.

As a lifelong Liberal Party supporter, Mr Dixon has now convinced me to cast a donkey vote as I cannot see any reason why I would vote for him and his party.

Also, it was disappointing that our ward councillor, Tim Wood, did not even attend the council meeting and vote. Paul A'Bell, Cape Schanck

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The Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has not given residents a proper opportunity to consider this scheme with its unfair payments from landowners.

Why did the shire not ask for our opinion first instead of relying on a small survey carried out by the Somers Residents Association.- known to be pushing for the development?

Peter Moore, Somers

Pine protest Can anybody tell me what was achieved by a team of tree fellers with a very large excavator, a travel tower and a big chipper/mulcher who spent four weeks on Forest Drive, Mt Martha, during May and June removing pine trees only and hindering traffic. The saw logs from them are still beside the road and it is plain to see that none of these pines were diseased or dying.

No eucalypts or Australian natives were removed and there are many dead or dying trees left leaning dangerously towards the very busy road. The area has a bleak untidy look these now that trees are gone, particularly at the corner of Hearn Rd. If this was a council-sanctioned operation I consider it to be a complete waste of ratepayers’ money.

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Now, having secured the support of Western Australian MP Ian Goodenough, the group is petitioning both houses of the Australian parliament to grant 410 visa holders permanent residence and a pathway to Australian citizenship once they have resided in Australia for 10 years. Mr Goodenough has announced his intention to introduce a private members bill in support of this.

The determined group of some 2000 people believe that having invested in Australia over the years through home ownership; payment of goods and services tax; purchase of private health insurance and contributing to and engaging with their local communities in a variety of ways, Australian friends and neighbours overwhelmingly agree that permanent residence should be made available.

In addition to this, 410 visa holders are subject to periodic police and character checks in order to maintain their status.

Another anomaly for them is that their categorisation does not allow them to claim any reciprocal health care benefits from Australia, something which is accessible to Australian visitors to the UK as well as UK visitors to Australia.

The overall quality of life which I have enjoyed since coming here means that I have no regrets whatsoever. Yes Australia has changed but, as I know from visits to the UK, so has life over there.

I have contacted the MP for Dunkley Bruce Billson for support but his response was noncommittal.

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Suburbs remain close to the edge Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au ROSEBUD West has again figured prominently in the Dropping off the Edge 2015 report on disadvantaged suburbs around Melbourne.

The report – by Catholic Social Services Australia and Jesuit Social Services released last week – showed it held a “most disadvantaged� ranking – again.

It was among the 27 state postcodes – or 4 per cent of the total – which account for 28.2 per cent of the highest ranking positions across 22 indicators of disadvantage. It is said to experience a “complex web of persistent and hard-to-shift disadvantage�.

The disadvantaged suburbs – nicknamed “struggle towns� – have high rates of unemployment, criminal convictions, disability, low education, child maltreatment, family violence and psychiatric admissions.

Rosebud West, Frankston North and Hastings again figured prominently.

Frankston North ranked in the Top 10 per cent of ‘most disadvantaged’ in Band 1 – the highest rank – while Rosebud West was in the top 5 per cent in Band 2, Hastings in the top 5 per cent in Band 5 and Rosebud in the top 5 per cent in Band 6. The bands illustrate the severity of disadvantage, with Band 1 the most severe.

Report organisers said the concept of ‘social disadvantage’ in their study referred to a range of difficulties “that reduce a person’s opportunities in life and prevent them from participating fully in society�.

They said indicators – or ‘signposts’ – taken in combination, helped to identify areas of concentrated disadvantage.

The report found that a limited number of postcodes accounted for a disproportionately high level of disadvantage. Residents in these suburbs are three times more likely to experience long-

term unemployment or have been exposed to child maltreatment; 2.6 times more likely to have experienced domestic violence; 2.4 times more likely to be on disability support and twice as likely to have criminal convictions.

It found a second way to gain an overall picture of disadvantage was to count the number of times each location filled one of the highest ranking spots on each of the 22 indicators. Generally, a ranking in the top 5 per cent of results was considered “high�.

The two methods produced similar results, but with some variations reflecting diverse political, demographic, economic and social landscapes across the different jurisdictions. Nevertheless, the data permits some significant messages to be read on a jurisdiction by jurisdiction basis, the report said.

Nepean MP Martin Dixon said the Rosebud West community was “very diverse� and agreed there was “a significant portion who may consider themselves disadvantaged�. “One of the key issues facing families on the Mornington Peninsula is the lack of long-term job prospects for our young people,� he said. “This is an issue for all our communities and I am hopeful that future planning decisions from council will ensure that there are great opportunities and future job security on the peninsula. “I would like to see all our young people able to be trained and employed all year round on the peninsula without the need to travel or move to Melbourne. The expansion and consolidation of our training, tourism, boating and visitor industries will see these opportunities delivered over the next decade.�

Flinders MP Greg Hunt said there was “no doubt� certain parts of the Mornington Peninsula had significant disadvantage and high unemployment. “We are working hard to combat this with a number of programs, including the Green Army, which provides certified, skills-based training to

17-24 year olds and fosters relationships within the sector to assist these young people in gaining ongoing employment,� he said. “The government is also providing assistance to young people through the Growing Jobs and Small Business Package, which includes measures to help job seekers. These include an $18 million National Work Experience Program to provide job seekers with work experience in businesses for up to 25 hours a week for four weeks to improve their chances of finding a job.

Other measures include: A $1.2 billion wage subsidy pool so that more job seekers are eligible for flexible wage subsidy arrangements sooner, so employers are able to access wage subsidies earlier to help with the upfront costs of hiring and training; A $212 million Transition to Work service to help young job seekers most at risk of long-term

unemployment improve their chances of finding and keeping a job; $106 million for pilot programs to test innovative approaches to helping young job seekers, such as those with a mental illness, parents, and young people from a refugee or migrant backgrounds, move from welfare to work. “We are working hard to break the cycle of disadvantage and encourage people, especially our younger job-seekers, to gain meaningful, ongoing employment,� Mr Hunt said.

A major theme of Dropping off the Edge 2015 was the consistency with which localities identified as “extremely disadvantaged� this year resembled those similarly ranked in earlier studies. This is especially true of those in the two top ‘bands’ (12 most disadvantaged places) and was derived by a statistical tool that captures the indicators they share in common.

Clothes for a good cause Continued from Page 3 This includes dressing girls who are leaving school but who lack not only appropriate clothing but the knowledge of how to dress for interviews.

Clothes4U also helps prepare candidates for job interviews. “We help them with all aspects of the interview process,� Ms Whittaker said. “We make up 'essential packages' containing shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste and brush, deodorant, soap, and hair brushes. Often our clients lack some of the basics required for good hygiene.

Recently, the group joined forces with the Rosebud Community Information Centre to distribute food through Second Bite on Mondays.

They give away warm winter clothes to anyone in need – free of charge. “These people are severely disadvantaged and

marginalised,� Ms Whittaker said. “All these clothes are donated by our volunteers and their friends. Occasionally, we receive clothing from retailers, however, we never have enough of what we need and are forced to purchase more. “Our clients come in all shapes and sizes and their need for clothes also varies: from more formal for job interviews to casual everyday clothing. They also vary in age groups from 16-over 60. “We do not have a steady income which means we are constantly trying to raise money at a grass roots level.�

Clothes4U recently moved to larger premises at 1355 Pt Nepean Rd, Rosebud. “This gives our clients a better experience, however the shop requires a complete renovation/makeover and our rent is $18,000 a year,� Ms Whittaker said.

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Devotees heading back to ashram Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au DESPITE the appointment of receivers, police investigations into alleged sexual assaults and back room negotiations to avoid action under civil law, devotees are again attending Saturday night assemblies at the former headquarters of the Shiva School of Meditation and Yoga at Mt Eliza.

The Tower Rd property was not listed as being part of the organisation’s assets when liquidators Worrells Solvency & Forensic Accountants were appointed in April.

As well as facing the possible sale of three residential properties in streets near to the Tower Rd ashram, Shiva Yoga Inc is also the subject of possible action by lawyer Angela Sdrinis.

Another blow to the organisation may also come in the form of a reassessment of the tax free status it has enjoyed since being given the all clear

by Australian Charities and Not-forprofits Commission (ACNC).

“Where there is evidence of serious mismanagement or misappropriation, a persistent or deliberate breach of the ACNC Act, or where vulnerable people or significant charitable assets are at risk, the ACNC will act firmly and quickly,” a spokesperson for the ACNC said last week.

“Where appropriate the ACNC will revoke a charity’s status – taking away access to Commonwealth charity tax concessions, which are administered by the Australian Taxation Office.”

Although unable to comment on specific cases, the spokesperson said

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Temple sounds: Members of the Mt Eliza ashram, including leaders Russell Kruckman (also known as Swami Shankarananda and Swamiji) and Devi Ma were at the Shiva Vishnu temple in Carrum Downs in June for chanting and a performance

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the revocation of tax-free status could be backdated to 3 December 2012.

Financial statements for the year ended June 2014 of the tax-exempt Shiva Yoga Inc show $1.38m has been spent improving the ashram building and lists Swami Shankarananda as having loaned the organisation $373,508.

The statements show “retained earnings” of $2.9m.

The ATO has granted Shiva Yoga Inc a tax concession, GST concession, FBT rebate and income tax exemption.

A former member of the ashram has previously told The News that when filling out an application form seek-

ing tax exemption “we all looked at each other when it came to filling out the marked religion, and then someone said Hindu, so that’s what we put”.

St Kilda lawyer Ms Sdrinis told The News last week that she had spoken with about 20 men and women formally associated with the ashram over “a variety of issues”, including alleged sexual impropriety by the school’s spiritual leader Russell Kruckman; unpaid wages; taxation issues; whether “people were volunteers or employees”; donations; and donated works.

Ms Sdrinis said she was specifically dealing with allegations by several

women of sexual misconduct by Mr Kruckman, who is also known as Swami Shankarananda and Swamiji.

“We are trying to settle out of court.”

Allegations of sexual assault by Mr Kruckman also continue to be investigated by the Seaford-based SOCIT (Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Teams).

Ms Sdrinis said while she had not spoken with police “the liquidators have been good to deal with”.

In December 2014, Mr Kruckman and the school stunned ashram devotees by issuing statements which in effect admitted he had engaged in “se-

cret sexual relations with a number of women from the ashram community”.

The ensuing shockwaves led to a plummeting of the numbers attending the Saturday night assemblies, or Satsangs, and Mr Kruckman standing down as the school’s spiritual leader.

The assemblies were moved private homes earlier this year, but are now being held at the Tower Rd ashram which is owned by Mr Kruckman and not Shiva Yoga Inc. While up to 350 people would attend these weekly assemblies before the scandal broke in late 2014, it appears numbers are now down to about 70.

As previously reported by The News, liquidator Paul Burness said Shiva Yoga owned three properties near the ashram, two in Petrel Ave and one in Clarendon Close.

They are collectively valued at just under $3 million; one has a mortgage.

The most valuable property connected to the yoga school, the ashram in Tower Rd, is owned by Mr Kruckman (Swami Shankarananda) and is not subject to the liquidation.

Mr Burness said Swami Shankarananda had placed caveats dated 22 April 2015 on the titles on one of Shiva Yoga’ Petrel Ave properties and the one in Clarendon Close.

A further caveat had been lodged on the title of the Tower Rd property by Shiva Meditation Inc in 2005.

The News has been unable to contact the ashram for comment. An email sent to spokesman Stephen Stanford was answered by a Vani Hudson who said: “All enquiries regarding Shiva Yoga should be directed to [the liquidator] Paul Burness of Worrells”.

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The Dining Boom Melanoma ‘a reality, not a scare’ Agribusiness Summit WHILE the mining boom subsides, Victoria’s answer is the Dining Boom. Victorian agribusinesses and producers will gather at Lindenderry at Red Hill on July 30 to 31 for the 11th Victorian Agribusiness Summit to discuss how they can take advantage of the potential that both domestic and export markets offer producers.

The Summit dinner will welcome special guest, His Excellency Dr Hassan El Laithy, Ambassador for Egypt. Dr Laithy will speak about the future food requirements from Egypt and suggest how Australia and Egypt can work to achieve this. Regional produce, prepared by Lindenderry’s award winning Executive Chef, Michael Greenlaw will be central to The Dining Boom theme of the evening.

The summit program features Campbell Jeffrey, The Burchett Group, a 30 year veteran of doing agribusiness in China. Producers from the Mornington region feature throughout the day.

Topics such as the potential to grow and impediments to growth will be considered throughout

the day.

The Chair of the Victorian Agribusiness Council, Clive Larkman, well known Victorian nurseryman said “The Victorian Agribusiness Summit has gained a reputation as the “must attend” networking event for regions throughout Victoria in the 11 years it has been held. This year we already have registrations from all over Victoria”.

Generous partnership support from the Mornington Peninsula Shire, regional and local agribusinesses and the ANZ will deliver a not to miss programme.

The Victorian Agribusiness Council Inc., a not for profit organisation, has the role of supporting growing agribusinesses in regional areas through projects such as the Victorian Agribusiness Summit and the “South East Asian Chefs on Tour” project and the Victorian Agribusiness Summit.

The summit program can be found at: www. vicagsummit.com.au

PENINSULA Skin Cancer Centre’s Dr Sally Shaw is worked up about what she calls “the misrepresentation of melanoma in the news”, especially regarding the recent return to football of Hawthorn forward Jarryd Roughead.

“Melanoma is not a cancer scare, it’s a cancer reality, and Roughead continues to be at high risk of advanced melanoma,” she said. “The term cancer scare should be reserved for when a mole is thought to be melanoma but comes back benign.

“Having prominent sportsmen as Roughead, Jack Riewoldt, Tom Hafey and Jim Stynes all diagnosed with melanoma, yet having their conditions reported in the media as a brush with skin cancer, a skin cancer scare, cancer health scare or a cancer shock, is down playing the significance of having a melanoma diagnosis and the continued risk of advanced disease.”

Dr Shaw has clinics in Frankston and Mornington, is a founding member of the Australasian College of Skin Cancer Medicine and has been instrumental in establishing standards for skin cancer practitioners throughout Australia.

“The diagnosis of melanoma, especially advanced melanomas, is watered down to a cancer scare or shock to make the news more palatable for the public,” she said.

She believes that because melanoma is associated with sun exposure, beaches and outdoor living, there is a fear that reporting it will tarnish the iconic Australian way of life.

“We are missing the opportunity to bring up the seriousness of a melanoma diagnosis, especially in young Australians and about the importance of protecting our skin from the sun.”

Melanoma is the most common cancer for 14-44 year olds, with one person dying from melanoma every six hours.

“A diagnosis of melanoma is a very serious result,” Dr Shaw said. “More than 1500 Australians die from melanoma each year. While most melanoma patients, around 80 per cent, will never have metastases, melanoma patients need

Missed message: Dr Sally Shaw says the media missed the chance to highlight melanoma dangers.

to be vigilant for any signs of advanced melanoma for the rest of their lives.

“They will need to have regular mole mapping or skin checks every few months for the first couple of years and then every 12 months after that.”

Dr Shaw bemoaned “the reluctance of the media to report Hafey’s and Stynes’ advanced melanomas as non-specific cancers, which meant we missed a great opportunity to pass on the very important message of how dangerous melanoma can be to a large Australian sporting audience”.

“We should all have full body skin checks every year and protect our skin from UV all year round.”

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ROSEBUD 125 Seventh Avenue Break The Status Quo - Buyers in excess of $290,000

Nestled in a sought after pocket of the booming suburb of Tootgarook is this gently rising block of prime 664sqm. approx. residential land. Offering potential sweeping views across the valley and set amongst quality homes, here is your opportunity to secure your slice of paradise and build you holiday or permanent home.

This BV holiday home has vaulted ceilings in the open plan living area that also features wood paneled walls and a country style kitchen with island bench and sky light. There are 3BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, an updated bathroom and separate toilet and fabulous rear entertaining decks for the perfect place to entertain in the coming summer months.

For SALE

AUCTION

$240,000 - $260,000 As Advertised Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962

TERMS CONTACT

ROSEBUD 26 Harridge Street Perfect Family Home, Perfect Location

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ROSEBUD 205 Eighth Avenue Urgent sale, Vendor Must Sell -Buyers In Excess of $250,000 This neat and clean BV home is waiting for you to put your own touches to it! Comprising of a freshly painted open plan living area with kitchen, two bedrooms with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, bathroom and separate laundry. At the rear is a sunny yard with views of Arthurs Seat and tandem garage. With sun shades and security shutters, near new carpets to the bedrooms and gas KHDWLQJ WKLV ZLOO DSSHDO WR WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH EX\HU UHQRYDWRU DQG LQYHVWRU DOLNH

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AUCTION

$430,000 - $460,000 As Advertised Craig Leo 0412 502 938

TERMS CONTACT

ROSEBUD 3 / 119 Jetty Road Brand New 2 Bedroom with Lock-up Garage

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What a bargain, What an Investment! Current return $275 & $285 per week each.

Last remaining units in this group of 4 with seven year buildersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; warranty. Units feature two bedrooms with built-robes, private courtyards, kitchen with stone benchtops and s/steel DSSOLDQFHV FKRLFH RI SRUFHODLQ WLOH Ă RRUV RU EDPERR WLPEHU Ă RRUV VSOLW V\VWHP air-conditioning plus solar & gas hot water service and single garage.

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INSPECT CONTACT

$290,000 Offers Over As Advertised Craig Leo 0412 502 938

Rosebud 1/28 McCombe Street

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Ideally located only metres from the foreshore and McCrae Plaza, this neatly presented unit has newly laid carpet and recently painted internal walls. This fresh residence provides open plan living, two bedrooms, new kitchen appliances and private courtyard.

The home is serviced by gas heating, r/cycle air-conditioning and a lock up garage. Live with peace of mind, with great access to everything whether it be full time or part time.

For SALE

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Saturday 15th August at 11.00am 10% deposit, balance 30/60 days Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962

ROSEBUD 2/769 Point Nepean Road Position, Position, Position

INSPECT CONTACT

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Saturday 15th August at 2.00pm 10% deposit, balance 30/60/90 days Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962

Set on approx. 650m2 this refurbished 4BR plus study home provides open plan living, galley kitchen, FES & WIR to main bedroom plus attractive plantation shutters. The residence allows for future dual occupancy, perfect for extended families with an extension at the rear and separate access. Also featuring GDH, gas space heating, air conditioning, ceiling fans, double carport, single garage and landscaped grounds.

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TOOTGAROOK 24 Fleur Avenue Vacant Land With Valley Views

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This modern family home, on a 663sqm approx. lot, is a wonderful opportunity to enter the booming peninsula property market. Spacious living with formal dining area, kitchen with gas cooking and an plenty of bench and and storage space, second living area opening to a covered patio, and main bedroom with FES & WIR. Two more bedrooms have BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and share the main bathroom. Double garage, sunny rear barden and room to park a boat or caravan.

AUCTION TERMS CONTACT

Saturday 8th August at 2.00pm 10% deposit, Balance 30/60 days Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962

FINGAL 36/50 Peter Thompson Drive 1 1 1 Fantastic Lifestyle Property 3ULFHG WR VHOO WKLV Ă&#x20AC;UVW Ă RRU %5 DSDUWPHQW LV IXOO\ furnished with art work, cutlery, soft furnishings and electrical goods, and can be used for personal use or investment. The modern decor open plan living opens WR D SULYDWH EDOFRQ\ WKHUH LV IXOO FRXUVH EHQHĂ&#x20AC;WV DV well as access to the pool, club house and members facility and car space. Lock-up, leave and fully secure holiday getaway. Act now, vendor motivated.

ROSEBUD 31 Sixth Avenue Rare Land! - 2 minutes walk to the beach STOP! ACT NOW! VENDOR MUST LIQUIDATE! This 400m2 unencumbered vacant allotment is only minutes to the Rosebud foreshore and entertainment precinct. This land is close to all amenities and is being offered by genuine sellers. Make the most of low interest rates, free gas connection & builders incentives to build your next holiday residence or permanent home

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Clear instructions - Property must sell!

Impeccable and Low Maintenance

Situated on approx. 700m2 and located beachside of the freeway, this renovated 3BR home is set behind high secure fencing. All bedrooms have BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, there is a renovated kitchen and bathroom, polished boards, porcelain tiles and contemporary decor. Also including gas heating, air-conditioning, under cover parking and ample off street parking for boat or caravan. Within walking distance to the beach, this property will suit Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH EX\HUV LQYHVWRUV DQG KROLGD\ PDNHUV Offered by genuinely motivated sellers, this property must be at the top of your list.

Set in a quiet pocket, this attractive and well-presented 2 bedroom unit has been recently repainted and recarpeted and offers open plan living, a large kitchen with separate dining, outdoor under cover entertaining area and a fully fenced private courtyard. Single garage has internal access, there is JDV KHDWLQJ JDV ORJ Ă&#x20AC;UH DQG DLU FRQGLWLRQLQJ 2IIHUHG by genuine sellers this property is ideal for retirees, LQYHVWRUV Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH EX\HUV DQG KROLGD\ PDNHUV

AUCTION Saturday 22nd August at 12.30pm TERMS 10% deposit, balance 30/60/90 days CONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938

Rosebud 1/28 McCombe Street

For SALE

$330,000 INSPECT As advertised CONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938

5986 8880

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20 Shipman Street BLAIRGOWRIE $495,000

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2/57 St Mitchells Circuit, MORNINGTON $575,000 - $595,000 Bowman & Company, 168 Main Street, Mornington, 5975 6888 Robert Bowman, 0417 173 103

THIS brand-new townhouse has a striking contemporary design and awaits the individual touches from a new owner to complete what is a fabulous low-maintenance property for the young professional. Set at the back in a block of two, the property has a formal lounge to the left, and continuing along the tiled hallway is a vast open-plan living zone with generous dining space adjoining a modern kitchen with stone benchtops and a free-standing stove. There is ducted heating and evaporative cooling throughout. The main bedroom has an ensuite and walk-in robe with two more bedrooms sharing a main bathroom. Externally, neat garden beds have been created around the boundary fence and front of the home with a single garage under the roof line.

Contact Leah Pancic 0421 700 749

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54 Collins Parade SORRENTO $980,000 - $1,050,000

5986 3000 Breathing new life into real estate

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There are plenty of buyers out there. The things that lead people to buying a new home - a growing family, a new job, upsizing or downsizing- happen all year round.

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If you wait until spring, there will be a lot more properties on the market, which means more choice for buyers & they may take more time putting in an offer.

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Buying a new home in winter is a mindset- they want a place to call â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for the Spring and Summer season.

Take advantage of the winter chill to make your home stand out as warm & cosy.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing like stepping in from the cold into a warm, comfortable home.

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Contact John Kennedy 0401 984 842

2327 Point Nepean Road, RYE

5985 8800 www.jkre.com.au

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If you are considering selling your home or investment property, call FLYNN & CO. on 5986 3000 to arrange a time to discuss a campaign tailor made to best suit you & your property.

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DROMANA 67/131 Nepean Highway

$83,000 COSY BAYSIDE CABIN 'URPDQD ED\VLGH FDELQ ZLWK \HDU OHDVH ZLWK D \HDU RSWLRQ $IIRUGDEOH KROLGD\ DFFRPPRGDWLRQ FORVH WR EHDFKHV DQG ZLQHULHV 2Q VLWH facilities include indoor & outdoor heated pools, games room, tennis court DQG %%4 DUHD 0DNH \RXU GUHDP RI D EHDFK VLGH JHWDZD\ D UHDOLW\ CONTACT: Simon Offor 0447 698 341 simon@rogermcmillan.com.au

Local identity Helen Short, Fully Licensed Estate Agent (REIV) from Safety Beach, has now joined the team at McMillanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Helen has lived in Safety Beach for the past twenty years and worked in real estate for many, many years. She is a people person and loves her work. We are sure that you will have no hesitation in contacting Helen regarding any property needs or requirements.

CONTACT: Helen Short 0417 558 226 helen.short@rogermcmillan.com.au

DROMANA 66 Charles Street CLOSE TO SHOPS AND BEACH - CRAFTSMAN BUILT ,Q SHUIHFW QHZ FRQGLWLRQ ZLWK VHSDUDWH ORXQJH URRP PRGHUQ NLWFKHQ DQG RSHQ SODQ OLYLQJ WKDW RSHQV WR DQ DOIUHVFR DUHD 0DLQ EHGURRP KDV )(6 :,5 WKHUH LV FHQWUDO KHDWLQJ DQG GXFWHG YDFXXP GULYH WKURXJK GRXEOH JDUDJH DQG SOHQW\ RI VSDFH IRU FDUDYDQ RU ERDW CONTACT: Peter Bennett 0418 366 310 peter@rogermcmillan.com.au

DROMANA 1/5 Trewhitt Court

McCRAE 15 Morris Road

CONTACT: Peter Bennett 0418 366 310 peter@rogermcmillan.com.au

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$480,000 BRAND NEW, ONE OF FIVE - ONLY TWO LEFT! Situated in the Dromana Industrial Estate, this 330sqm factory has high FOHDUDQFH RIĂ&#x20AC;FH NLWFKHQ WRLOHW GLVDEOHG SOXV SRZGHU URRP 7KHUH LV virtually nothing left in this estate, and once they are gone, thats it.

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14 TAROONA CLOSE, MOUNT ELIZA

CONTEMPORARY LUXURY & SCOPE TO ADD VALUE A contemporary design with incredible impact, this unique 3 bedroom residence on 2/3rds of an acre (2595 sqm approx.) offers a touch of luxury and distinctive features with soaring ceilings and enormous windows that let you take in a green outlook over undulating sweeping lawns. Among a prestigious neighbourhood just moments to Mt Eliza village shops and schools, the home features 2 large living areas, spa ensuite, enormous kitchen, study, alfresco deck & rear 4-car garage.

AUCTION: TERMS: PRICE GUIDE: INSPECT: CONTACT:

9708 8667

Saturday 8th August at 1pm 10% deposit, balance 30/60/90 days $700,000+ Saturday 1-1.30pm James Crowder 0407 813 377 Deb Ketting-Olivier 0403 554 955

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

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WELCOME HOME

NOW SELLING

2 & 3 BEDROOM LUXURY UNITS

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• Master suites with full en-suite & WIR • 3WCNKV[ ſZVWTGU ſVVKPIU throughout • Only 2 on block with no common property or body corporate

KNOCK DOWN & RE-BUILD SPECIALISTS

Call Craig on 03 5982 2121 or visit us online at www.parkwayhomes.com.au

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MOUNT MARTHA 1/19 Messmate Court

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Located within walking distance to Benton’s Square Shopping Centre, gym, Osborne Primary School, child care centre and transport, this clean and tidy home has its own street frontage, own title, no body corporate and is located at the end of a no through road. Features include 3 bedrooms, WIR & FES to main, good sized kitchen with electric oven and gas cook top, separate toilet & laundry, gas heating, polished floating floorboards, courtyard with plenty of space and undercover decked area for entertaining all year round, plus a single lock-up garage & parking space.

Saturday 22nd August at 12.00pm

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View As advertised or by appointment Keith Burns 0416 079 401 keith.burns@raywhite.com Ph: 5973 2808

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

Auction

Auction this Saturday

For Lease

4 Hutson Way, Mount Martha

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An Idyllic Family Entertainer At the top of a quiet court, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence with excellent off-street parking delivers relaxed family living with a heated spa, sheltered deck, media room with integrated speakers, study/4th bedroom and a contemporary kitchen overlooking separate living and dining rooms.

For Lease

Mornington

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For Lease 64 Queen Street, Mornington Lovingly renovated, spacious 2 bedroom home walking distance to the beach and main street.

Stay cosy with ducted heating throughout, cool with a new split cycle A/C unit and enjoy the ambiance of a Coonara. Sit in the covered alfresco surrounded by stunning landscaped gardens. The automatic garage with roller door at the rear allows parking for a small boat, trailer or jetski.

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For Lease Rent $355 per week Contact Kym Colliver 0408 666 763 bowmanandcompany.com.au

2/324 Main Street, Mornington Modern two bedroom unit featuring a great kitchen with all new appliances, two generous sized bedrooms with built in robes, a modern bathroom, a low maintenance backyard and large decked area. Also featuring Reverse Cycle Air, single carport and a garden shed for storage. All this located just a short stroll to the Main Street shops and Mornington Beach.

Available 3rd August 1

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Mornington

9 Kooyonga Grove Beachside home close to shops and transport.

Features include 3BR’s with BIR’s – main with ensuite, two living areas, separate dining room, kitchen with s/steel appliances, undercover entertaining area and a rear shed. Additional features include polished boards, gas heating, evaporative cooling and air-conditioning.

Available 7th September 3

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For Lease Rent $470 per week Contact Caitlin Brown 0408 546 132 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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Mornington

This Saturday at 11.00am Saturday from 10.30am Alex Campbell 0432 344 394 Rachel Crook 0419 300 515 bowmanandcompany.com.au

Mornington

36 Taranna Street, Mornington Comfortable living with ducted heating and cooling. Pet friendly property features 2 living spaces, 3BR’s with BIR’s, ceiling fans, main bathroom with separate toilet, s/steel appliances in kitchen and a covered entertaining area. Great back yard with powered double garage, plenty of additional parking. Ideal for a tradesman with a trailer.

Easy access to the Highway.

Available 28th August 3

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Snags will sizzle for new pier Mike Hast mike@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON pier’s new outer section will open on Saturday week, Ports Minister Luke Donnellan announced last Thursday when he visited the town’s iconic structure with members of the Parks Victoria board.

Parks Victoria will hold a “community celebration” at 10am on Saturday 8 August that will include a free sausage sizzle and other activities.

The opening will end a multi-stage construction project that started in 2010 under the Brumby Labor government, continued under the LiberalNationals Coalition government and is being opened by the Andrews Labor government.

The outer section has cost $15.3 million and the middle part $3.6 million for a total of almost $19 million.

Between 2010 and 2011, Parks Victoria contractors replaced the middle, 53-metre long part of the pier, a version of which has existed since 1857 when the town was still called Schnapper Point.

Labor did not have the cash for the outer section, which was closed in August 2010 after a series of storms damaged pylons and dislodged top deck planks.

In May 2012 the Baillieu Coalition government announced it would spend up to $15 million to replace the outer section.

Work to replace the section started in early 2014. On Thursday, workmen in dinghies under the pier were putting the finishes touches to concrete pylons, wrapping them in high-density plastic.

Mr Donnellan said the project included demolition of the outer section and more than 100 piles driven into the seabed to

Peer talk: On the almost-completed Mornington pier last week are, from left, acting Parks Victoria CEO Chris Rose, Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Bev Colomb, Parks Victoria board chairman Andrew Fairley and Ports Minister Luke Donnellan. Labor and Liberal governments have put almost $19 million into rebuilding the structure over five years. Picture: Yanni

Work moves to forecourt RENOVATION of the pier forecourt will start soon after the pier is completed.

Work will include re-laying the cobblestone area, improving the layout of the parking area, upgrading services such as water and power, and new seats, lights and historical information signs. This will not restrict public access to the pier.

It will cost more than $800,000, $365,000 from the state government, $250,000 from Mornington Peninsula Shire, and the balance from Parks Victoria.

It is designed to improve traffic flow, car parking, and pedestrian and boat ramp access but it will not solve the long-term problem of busy days – lack of parking.

Contractors will level the area between the pier and the yacht club, and there will be a roundabout at the harbour end of Schnapper Point Drive to enable cars and buses to turn more easily. Other items will include bollards, trees and shrubs.

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support a new 75-metre reinforced concrete platform and timber deck.

The outer section has new timber decking, handrails with LED lights, seats and overhead lights.

Other elements include wave screens to protect the harbour and a harbourside lower landing that was completed earlier this year to enable people on the cruise ship Pacific Pearl to disembark from launches.

Mr Donnellan said more than two million people visited the pier each year. “This project is good for locals,

good for visitors, good for the tourism industry and it’s fantastic to mark its completion,” he said.

The project was also praised by Parks Victoria acting CEO Chris Rowe, PV’s board chairman Andrew Fairley, and Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Bev Colomb.

During an inspection of the pier, Victor Teoh, Parks Victoria’s senior manager of local ports and waterways, said bad weather and a six-week delay getting steel piles from China because of Chinese New Year had meant the

project would finish in August rather than June.

He said the pier was half-concrete and half-steel with the outside concrete part designed to withstand storms. It pier was 131 metres long but had been extended and was now 137 metres.

The concrete came from Hastings, the wavescreens and handrails from Geelong, and the timber deck is plantation spotted gum from Queensland.  For more information about the opening or the pier, call 13 1963 or visit www.parks.vic.gov.au

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

A call to all recruits for enlistment Compiled by Melissa Walsh MESSRS Alex Scott and Co will hold their usual monthly sale at Tanti on Monday next, *** AS a donation to the Red Cross Fund (Lord Mayor’s List) we notice that Messrs Jas Paterson and Coy (of which Mr Hy Masterton of Frankston is Principal) has donated £100. *** FOR the month of June, the proceeds of the sale of Belgian Buttons, in the Shire of Frankston and Hastings, amounted to £38 16s. This amount includes £6 8s for buttons sold by Miss Broomhead. *** MADAME Melba’s concert, in the Melbourne Town Hall, on Thursday evening, in aid of Lady Stanley’s Red Cross Fund for sick and wounded Australians soldiers was a magnificent success and realised £3000, making a total of £30,000 raised by Madame Melba in aid of patriotic funds. *** ON Wednesday next, being the first anniversary of the declaration of war

by Great Britain, there will be a celebration of Holy Communion at St Paul’s Church, Frankston at 7 45 am. and a special service of Intercession from 7.30 to 7.55 in the evening, before the meeting in the Mechanics’. *** A cheque for £7 18s 6d was remitted from Langwarrin, this week, to the ‘Lady Stanley’ Fund for wounded, or sick, returned Australian soldiers.

This is a very satisfactory start, and with such a good working Committee and energetic secretary, it is expected that each month’s work will show equally satisfactory results. *** MRS Moloney notifies in our advertising columns that she has purchased the hotel business lately carried on

by Mr W. Schultz, at the Pier Hotel, Frankston. Mrs Maloney has had long experience in the hotel keeping business in West Australia, and she intends to fully keep up the good reputation gained by the former proprietor in catering for the comfort of her patrons.

She is having the premises thoroughly renovated and refurnished,and will have everything in applepie order by the time that the usual influx of summer visitors arrive. *** A pleasant surprise was afforded S. M. Durham, Garrison Sergeant Major Prisoners of War Depot, Langwarrin, when the members of the Guard force gathered to give him a social evening and present him with a new riding equipment, in the form of a new saddle, bridle, whip, and spurs. It was a tribute of the warm appreciation and respect which the guard bear for their instructor.

Sergeant Major Durham is something more than a popular man. He is a strong man in every way. An early riser, lover of classics, keen observer and vigorous thinker. He has given the guard the wealth of his experience of 21 years service for the Empire, in Britain, Asia and Africa, with a good

conduct medal and a pension.

He recently retired from the Imperial Army and at the urgent request of the Defence Department he entered the Victorian service. He was specially selected by Lieut Algie for the onerous position of Instructor to the Langwarrin Guard. *** OVER thirty parcels of old linen for use as bandages and other Red Cross purposes were handed in at the Frankston Depot on Tuesday last. Various other donations were received, to be used as the committee thought best.

Linen sheet Miss Elliot, portable deck chair Mrs Clements, field glasses Mr W. Gregory, cushion (Irish crochet) Mrs Membrey, cosy and cushion, Mrs Wilcox, 1 doz jug covers Mrs Gumme, cloth for slippers Mrs Ward, 12 yds military flannel Mrs H. Garrood, pair. gold earrings Miss Gregory, packet knitting cotton Mrs Hartland.

During the afternoon music was rendered by Mrs Mc’Cormack and Miss Gray. The Frankston Depot will in future be open on Wednesday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mechanics’ Hall, *** MR Oscar Bailey announces that he will address the electors of the North Riding at the Mechanics’ Hall, Frankston, on Saturday evening 14th August when he will give “his lucid exposition of a national and progressive policy.”

Cr T. Ritchie after six years of municipal life, notifies that he intends to retire from the council table when his

time expires next month. As a councillor of the North Riding of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings, Cr Ritchie has devoted a deal of his time to the service of the ratepayers, and during his term as President of the Shire he filled the office with credit to himself and the Shire. The rate- payers are losing a good servant, and his presence will be missed at the deliberations of the Council.

In response to a requisition from a number of rate payers, Mr W. P. Mason has consented to allow himself to be nominated for the seat rendered vacant in the North Riding of the Frankston and Hastings Shire by the retirement of Cr Ritchie. Mr Mason takes an active interest in the welfare of the district, in which he has resided for many years, and, if elected, should make a useful member.

For the Centre Riding the retiring member is Cr Griffeth, and for the East Riding Cr Watt. The following gentlemen retire in the Flinders Shire:—East Riding, Cr J. Davis, Central Riding, Cr A V Shaw ; West Riding, Cr D M’Farlan; In the Mornington Shire the retiring members are:—Crs J. Male, G. Flood, and J. D. Grover. *** ONCE more, in “Life” for August, Dr Fitchett gives us a wonderful review of the fighting of the month in Europe, and on the Sea. In the course of one section of this review Dr Fitchett frankly admits that the month has been one of disappointments. In his usual vigorous and picturesque style Dr Fitchett then outlines the fighting of

the month on both fronts and in Gallipoli. Having done so, he proceeds to point out the bright spots in the landscape and to analyse the disappointments. The result is that he shows us very clearly that in reality the balance during the month has tipped in the Allies’ favour.

It is a practical and heartening pronouncement that gives the reader a wonderful clear-eyed view of the war.

Readers of the August issue of “Life” will notice that the Editor is by no means devoting his entire space on the war; on the contrary, we find such illustrated articles as “Morrissey of the Snakes” illustrated with some remarkable photographs, and telling some of the adventures of that widely known character, who says of himself: “I reckon I’m the chap that they wrote the proverb about that ‘a rollin’ stone gathers no moss.’” *** RECRUITS WANTED Every man physically fit is wanted.

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A Grain of Salt The “them and us” predicament, regurgitated courtesy of Madam Bronwyn’s flight to Geelong, surely overcharged at $5,227, never forgetting honest Joe’s living away from home allowance. Being a Collingwood supporter I’ve lived with it close to a lifetime. Why the Coalition gets the votes; concluding half of them are brainwashed Herald Sun readers?

Surely they realise Tony’s mob are for big business and high income earners? Treasurer Joe Hockey, Minister for Orchestrated Misinformation, is talking tax reform yet Godfather Tony has ruled out changing arrangements for superannuation and negative gearing? Along comes a 15 per cent GST proposition, seemingly from the states but likely orchestrated from Canberra together with softeners “compensation for low income households and pensioners”? “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” *** Deeply remorseful; the criminals’ code. I’m a lifetime veteran of feeling deeply remorseful. We live in a brave new world where even footballers (Sam Mitchell, kneeing and Joel Selwood, chicken wing tackle) take up the cause, and apologise? “Sorry”?

The question is do they mean it? The second question is “who cares?”.

Generally we all know when we have done wrong. We can soften it to some extent by promising inwardly to mend our ways, and (if it’s a bad one; there’s always bad ones) we live the life hoping to never being found out. Due to my age I can probably tell one or two bad ones (a minor benefit of old age), but I shall refrain; ASIO might be tuning in. “Them” will surely soften their guilt in old age but it will never fade away completely. ***

Gambling is an acquired disease and should be treated with caution, ever wary of the trap, that next step; the addicted gambler who bets to lose, playing on till zero. I’ve witnessed it more times than I can count. If you’re not one of those be aware of it, in control, to offset the danger.

You can’t win obviously when the various forms take a percentage out of each dollar. You conveniently ignore this; your form of entertainment, pleasure; no argument.

Winning can give the player a sense of superiority, a euphoric feeling multiplied ten times the other way if you lose your shirt, which I did more than once in my 20s. More importantly (for limit gamblers) if you’re winning $400 do you play on and risk losing the lot on the chance of a winning streak? That’s the mistake. The pleasure gambler has the strength to walk away. The limit gambler should then apply his/ her limit the other way; reset your limit thus leaving with a profit. If it’s $100, walk away with $300.

My advice, which will be ignored: set a limit, if not each time, at least weekly. Pleasure, like sex, requires a form of control, more in gambling than most of life’s other pleasures.

And cut out salt (this column excepted). With apologies to my RSL. [Dare I say it? You cannot lose if you do not play]. *** COTA, the council on the aging, is having a “Let’s talk about sex conference” on the 8th and 9th September. The subject of older people and sexual intimacy with speakers Ita Buttrose, Kaz Cooke, Adele Horan and Catherine Barrett. No male speakers? Apparently their right to a satisfying and fulfilling sex life with

no provision in aged care planning. I quite like the idea of talking about it; from memory. *** Tony’s mob is up in arms over workers being short-changed? Gleaned from the Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and/or the inquisition of Billy Boy Shorten.

This from the WorkChoices crowd and the 2014 budget? I liked the piece from Herald Sun noting “the vision of Shorten guzzling water seemed damaging”. (A strange set of values from News Limited; the evils of drinking a glass of water, but reasonable for Tony Abbott to stand in front of signs describing Julia Gillard as a “witch” and “Bob Brown’s bitch” together with his two darlings, Bronwyn Bishop and Sophie Mirabella?). The premise of this Royal Commission makes a mockery of fairness and the political process, costing almost as much as they spend on the total arts allocation. More importantly the attack on Q&A, and by extension our ABC. Give it to News Limited and we are seriously threatened by brainwashing par excellence. [For the record I haven’t voted Labor in 30 years; equally, I haven’t voted Liberal]. *** The Jolson Story (1946). Jolson (Larry Parkes) in the cinema watching his first Hollywood film, humming the song on the screen. The fellow behind taps him on the shoulder saying “Jolson’s doing alright, mister”. To the Reclaim Australia crowd...“Tony’s doing alright, boys and girls”. *** If (or when?) the Liberals think Tony Abbott has gone too far they may welcome Malcolm Turnbull. Not

By Cliff Ellen that they like him, but they like winning even better, and Malcolm will surely get the vote in preference to Billy Boy Shorten. Is Malcolm still best mates with Godwin Grech? *** Collingwood’s season 2015 has bitten the proverbial so I now concentrate on barracking for the teams playing the teams I hate, and if I hate both of them I win either way; unless it’s Hawthorn. *** Welcome to VicRoads, speed limits and roundabouts our specialty; always more, never less...A two page feature in The Age (recipe for health and happiness); two pages

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THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES

Rock and roll and tales of excess (baggage)

By Stuart McCullough I TAKE it all back; every last word.

For years I have poured scorn on anything that looked like a boy band. I have derided their musical output and questioned their artistic integrity. I have dished out piping hot spoonfuls of opprobrium. I ridiculed the way they dressed, danced and the dreadful songs they sang. Not anymore. I have officially seen the light. For I am now convinced that these confected groups are the repositories of the true rock and roll spirit. This change of heart is not the result of a song or even a particularly challenging dance manoeuvre but is all thanks to one man, or boy, if you prefer. Namely, one James McElvar.

I’ll be the first to admit that I’d never heard of the boy band ‘Rewind’. I don’t own any of their albums, have never visited them at ‘Soundcloud’ and, if I’m being completely honest, wouldn’t recognize the group if I tripped over them down at the local fruit and veggie shop. But ‘Rewind’ is a real group and James McElvar is a member. More than a mere boy band, they are carriers of the torch that has been passed from one generation of rock and roll outlaws to the next.

The group was catching a flight from London to Glasgow. Young James was informed he had one more carry-on bag than he was allowed. His options were limited: he could either pay a forty-five pound fee for the execrable crime of having excess baggage, or he could dispose of his bag altogether.

James, however, saw a third option.

Young McElvar was not about to be pushed around by the powers that be –

Source: Twitter that’s not what rock and roll is about.

Instead, like generations of musicians before him, he decided to stick it to the man.

Rather than abandon his surplus suitcase, James decided to wear the

entire contents. This meant donning six t-shirts, four jumpers, two jackets, one pair of shorts, three pairs of jeans, two pairs of jogging pants and two hats. It was the ultimate fashion statement, a statement that also said, ‘you

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can try and charge me forty five quid, but you can never tame the music.’ But as stylish as it was, it significantly impeded young James’s attempts to walk to the aircraft. Things only got worse once he was on board.

In the event that you decided to dress up like the Michelin Man, fair warning: you may experience difficulties putting your seatbelt on. Not only was James unable to comply with even the most straightforward requirements of the in-flight safety demonstration, he started to overheat.

By ‘overheat’, we’re not talking about the occasional droplet of sweat but the kind of meltdown you normally expect to see when the Wicked Witch of the West gets drenched. The boy was positively melting.

Airline cabin crew are prepared for almost anything, including overheating boy band members. Responding to the urgent situation, the crew took off the extraneous clothing – a process which must have felt like peeling an onion or a gigantic boy band version of ‘pass the parcel’ - and laid the stricken passenger down on a row of seats. But it was to no avail. James was violently ill and then fainted. Now that’s what I call rock and roll. The only thing he didn’t do was kick over an amplifier and toss a pair of drum sticks into the audience.

There’s not nearly enough of this kind of thing these days. It used to be that acts of rock and roll defiance were reported on a daily basis. I can still recall the furor surrounding the refusal of Jimi Hendrix to touch off the number 67 tram to Carnegie. And the time Pig Pen from the Grateful Dead failed to

cast his vote in the Stonnington Council Elections, to say nothing of the day that Jim Morrison ‘forgot’ to say thank you after a particularly tricky merge onto the Monash from the Warrigal Road on-ramp. I had thought we were never going to see such brazen acts of rock and roll debauchery again. I am happy to be proved wrong.

In a way, James has reminded us all of time when rock music meant something. His actions in trying to dodge an excess baggage fee recall an era when the music of youth was about nonconformity and rebellion. My hope is that it doesn’t end here. Perhaps other musicians will be inspired by this simple but lonely act of insurrection and will find their own way to stick it to the man. I look forward to the day when Taylor Swift refuses to offer her bags for inspection and Harry from One Direction takes the ticket he got for overstaying his welcome in a two hour parking spot and sets it on fire, Hendrix style, before kicking over a postbox to make his point.

Clothes maketh the man. In this case, clothes maketh the man feel very, very ill. Luckily for all, James McElvar has recovered but I hope he’s learned something. No doubt he’s received plenty of criticism for his actions. This misses the point. Before news of this event, I’d never even heard of James or his band, Rewind. In fact, I am yet to hear a lick of their music. In that sense, I think James may well have achieved more than he set out to. For me, I can only say that I am looking forward to the next exciting rock and roll adventure from James. Rock on. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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STORM IN A TEACUP A Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery exhibition – 24 July – 27 September 2015

Storm in a Teacup is one of Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery’s major exhibitions for 2015. The exhibition reflects upon tea drinking in Australia. Beginning with well-known paintings of the afternoon tea table from E. Phillips Fox and Arthur Streeton, the exhibition goes on to explore the darker side of tea drinking and the social and environmental impacts of the humble cup of tea. Michael Cook’s Object (table), 2015, provides an alternative history to the narrative of colonialism while Sharon West and Adam Hill both use humour to subvert colonial understandings of the afternoon tea party as an occasion of refined gentility.

Storm in a Teacup features paintings, works on paper, photographs, ceramics, sculpture and installation by 34 artists, including Charles Blackman, Julia deVille, Julie Dowling, E. Phillips Fox, Rosalie Gascoigne, Adam Hill, Danie Mellor, Darren Siwes and Anne Zahalka.

A range of special events accompany the exhibition, including After Noon, Sunday 26 July, 2pm-5pm, adults $4, concession $2, discover how artists Samantha Everton, Penny Byrne and Clare Humphries have explored the afternoon tea party, and the Flying Bookworm Theatre Company presents a pantomime for 5-10 year olds on Saturday 26 September, 10.30am-12.30pm, children $15, adults $5.

The Gallery’s self-serve café has been transformed into a 19th century tea exchange. Enjoy a range of Mornington-based Bespoke Tea and scones, jam and cream available 11am-4pm on Sundays.

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ROB PAPP UP CLOSE & UNPLUGGED

By Terri Lee Fatouros which sees him gigging all over Melbourne and NSW. However, the night I caught up with him in his Manhattan Trio outfit saw his broad jazz, blues, and rock spectrum shine through in the style of jazz he was playing.

Rob Papp wooed diners at eighteen 78 @ Brooklands in Tanti Ave, Mornington recently when he was their featured artist in Come Dine with Me A La Carte dinner during the Mornington Winter Jazz Festival. All guests were greeted with a complimentary glass of Champagne on arrival, which set the mood for the quality jazz being played.

There’s no doubt Papp loses himself while playing. With eyes closed he’s riding his muse and you get the feeling this guy knows what’s going on, and knows it’s happening around him.

His ensemble aptly named Rob Papp and The Manhattan Trio comprised of Dale finch on double bass, Peter Cottier on drums and Papp on Gibson L5 guitar. Their intelligent rendition of modern jazz-fusion with overtones of funk was smooth, dry and simply…cool.

Papp’s versatility and innovative musical prowess sets standards and it’s no wonder he is well loved and respected by fellow musicians and fans alike. He started playing at age 15 in his father’s jazz band then cut his teeth on rock and roll and continued to play just about everything else afterwards.

A singer-songwriter in his own right, Papp has gigged in numerous bands, duos, gone solo, as well as been a recording artist.

To quote from his bio: “Rob’s career was influenced from a very young age by College of the Arts founder Bruce Clarke who tutored Rob in a comprehensive education of reading, writing and playing music, and took him on as a protégé, teaching him all he knew about playing jazz”.

Papp left for America in his earlier years to study at Guitar Institute of Technology in LA where he met and learnt from musical greats like Joe Pass, Tommy Tedesco, Howard Roberts, Jo Pass, Ike Izzacs, Bruce Clarke, Pat Martino, Steve Vi, and Robben Ford, geniuses in their own right and gained invaluable musical and technical experiences whilst living there amongst it all.

Cottier’s use of brushes instead of sticks in most of the songs and Finch’s intuitive bass, which incidentally is the distinguishing sound of a guitar trio in fusion jazz works in concert with Papp’s lead. The guys ebb and flow, as each knows instinctively when to allow the other to lead or go solo within the structure of the songs.

So impressive is Papp’s unassuming biography and personality that not many realize he established Blue Note College of Music in Well St, Frankston way back in 1988. This college helps so many musical hopefuls gain knowledge, confidence and invaluable experience to go out and passionately perform. Brendan Meyers now runs the college and has done so for the past six years, who incidentally with Ross Clark, affectionately known as Rossco started the Peninsula Blues Club held on the second Sunday of each month at the Frankston Bowling Club. Peninsula Blues Club attracts big name artists and is a must see each month.

Papp’s repertoire is vast. He’s played at Crown Casino, The Melbourne and Sydney Art Centres, Melbourne Club and The Entertainment Centre, just to name a few.

Currently Papp’s main band is Blueshead,

Jazz is often played to an arrangement but with allowances of improvisation within the framework of the song.

Cottier is no stranger to jazz either. He’s been the resident drummer in the Cerberus Navy Big Band for years and played in Top 40 cover bands and an Irish band.

The same is said for Finch whose expertise on the double bass initiates that popular modern jazz-fusion sound we all recognize when heard. The guys incorporated their jazz bent with funk overtones on some cool tunes from George Benson, Eddy Harris, Miles Davis and Leon Russell.

Putting one’s own experiences into the framework of a jazz song is a noticeable thing amongst jazz players and the boys were no exception to this.

As Papp explained: “Knowing the framework of a song and understanding western harmonies and mathematics enables one to play rhythmically off ideas developed in

each tune as its being played. So you can either stay close to the melody or can go right out there. The span of what we want to do, and as a guitar trio sets our parameters rhythmically as we are not stuck to it like a blues or covers band for example, where you have to just play the tune.”

Of late Papp’s been writing his own instrumentals in jazz fusion style as well as writing roots and blues based tunes with tendencies towards western harmonies.

“My reference points are everyone from Louis Armstrong, McCoy Tyner to John McLaughlin, and in the styles of improv, I emulate them within my playing of that tune. So I might take on the voice of one of them but be more out there, play the melody, put in the chords, and think ‘what would the likes of say, McCoy Tyner do with this tune as he plays his keyboard’, so I think like that. Then I don’t care what these guys do,” he says cheekily while nodding his head towards Cottier and Finch, who chorus “We just fit in”.

Papp isn’t into planning his shows as everything is different and depends on the venue. With his preferred genre of blues and his open admittance of being addicted to it, it’s no wonder his originals are laced with strong tones of blues jazz and modern rock overtones.

Papp gigs everywhere on the peninsula, up town and all over. He is well sought after by most musicians due to his vast knowledge and experience and is a real pleasure to watch.

For more info on Rob Papp, see robpapp.com Southern Peninsula News 28 July 2015

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By Toe Punt GUY Stringer celebrated his 400th game against on Saturday with five goals and a best on ground performance against Tyabb.

Stringer, suffering from a torn bicep which he carried into the milestone game, booted his first of five goals at the nine minute mark of the first quarter.

He dominated at centre half forward while fellow forwards Myles Pitt and Leigh Poholke booted 10 and seven goals respectively.

Tyrren Head continued his sensational season while Leigh Treeby absolutely ensured that he was at his best for Stringerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big game.

Stringer will now miss the rest of the season after getting his bicep operated on this week.

As expected, Sorrento completely dominated the game, booting 12 goals in the first half and 21 in the second hour. They beat Tyabb 33.18 (216) to 3.3 (21).

Trent Urquart in his first game was the best of the Yabbies, while the evergreen Scott Pickerskill, who would have played a lot of footy against Guy Stringer, was also vintage in his performance.

A top three finish is again a very realistic target for Hastings after it caused an upset and knocked over Somerville.

In the match of the round, the Blues jumped out of the blocks and led by 20 points at the first change.

Despite an Eagles revival in the second quarter, the visitors booted 10 goals to five in the second half to run out comfortable winners, 17.14 (116) to 11.10 (76).

The Eaglesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; defensive side was challenged by a four quarter effort on Saturday and it failed to respond.

The Blues however, were almost perfect. They were super impressive defensively first and foremost and then were able to make the opposition pay on the attack.

Dale Alanis has been in super form this season and he was again with four goals, while Luke Clark and the elusive Steve Robb booted five between them.

Matt Clifford was at his best, Paul Rogasch was unstoppable with two

Milestone match: Guy Stringer gets one away during his 400th game. Picture: Andrew Hurst

goals and Josh Mulheron was the winner of the ruck battle.

Timmy McGenniss was Somervilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best and together with Adrian Ridout booted three goals, while Todd Farrelly and Kane McKenzie worked hard in the back half.

Rosebud maintained its position on top of the ladder with a hard fought, low scoring game against Dromana.

The Buds had 14 scoring shots to six in the first half but managed only an 18 point lead.

In the second half, the Buds booted 9.9 to 6.3 to finish the game 12.20 (92) to 7.9 (51). Thirty-two scoring shots to 16 didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell the story of the day on the scoreboard.

Tom Baker booted another four for the Buds while Jack Jarman and Rhys

Bancroft were outstanding.

Kieran Voekl, Matt Jones and Christian Ongarello were the best of the Tigers.

Rye, along with Rosebud, have moved a game clear of Somerville and Hastings on the ladder.

The Demons were too strong for Crib Point on Saturday, opening up a 21 point buffer in the first quarter and going on to win by more than 10 goals, 16.18 (114) to 6.9 (45).

Andrew Dean and Adrian Gileno again worked well together up forward with four goals each while Ben Winters-Kerr was outstanding in his small, pressure forward role, booting three.

Kris Bardon was outstanding for the second week in a row and Daniel

Schwind was superb again in the ruck. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Schwindyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; has become a valuable tool for Rye coach Josh Moore and has made life tough for Rhett Sutton to get back into the team.

Daniel White, Kyle Arnott and Shayne Ainsworth were the best of the Magpies.

Devon Meadows were on show in the RPP Match of the Round on Saturday against Frankston Bombers and their response was a 14.16 (100) to 5.12 (42) demolition.

Troy Aust booted five and Dylan Hand four goals for the Meadows while Jayden Sullivan and Billy Hayes were superb.

James Degenhardt and Matty Windsor were the best of the Bombers, along with Sam Drake and the ever-

consistent Jason Kingsbury.

In the final game, Red Hill stayed in the finals hunt with a hard fought, come from behind 6.16 (52) to 6.5 (41) victory over Pearcedale.

Young gun defenders Luke Chandler and Jonah Siverson were outstanding once again for the Hillmen, while Daniel McNamara steered the ship in the back half.

The Panthers led by 11 points at quarter time and led by one and four points at half and three-quarter time.

Daniel Heijden worked hard for the visitors while Dylan Hoare and Ben Mitchell were also on top of their game.

Pythons drop to fifth after loss PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Toe Punt PINES has dropped to fifth place on the ladder after losing a high quality game against Mornington at Eric Bell Reserve on Saturday.

In a thrilling contest, the match was played in two halves. Pines booted 16 of its 18 goals in the first and third quarters while Mornington booted 18 of its 20 goals in the second and final terms.

Suffice to say that it was the wind that won on the day.

In the end though, despite playing away from home, the Doggies proved too strong, winning 20.11 (131) to 18.8 (116).

Mornington were 43 points down at quarter time and 35 points down at three quarter time.

Despite the strong wind advantage, to come back from these deficits is not an easy task.

However the Dogs; through the likes of Jackson Calder with seven goals, Michael Gayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dominance in the ruck and Joel Miller playing a best on ground game, were able to be an exception to the rule.

Pines were far from disgraced against a team that played in a grand final last season. The Pythons had 11 goal kickers, Shaun White being the best of them with four majors. Adam Maling and Corey Ash were also outstanding performers for Pines.

Edithvale-Aspendale jumped Pines on the ladder and moved to fourth with a 18.17 (125) to 7.6 (48) victory over Karingal.

Mark Meehan booted six goals and Matt Kremmer and Brett Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hanlon three each while Timmy Mannix was back and at his best.

Michael Burke was outstanding for the Bulls with three goals while Aaron Paxton was also outstanding.

Frankston YCW were hell bent on reversing the shock loss against Langwarrin earlier in the season and they did it with ease, winning 17.8 (120) to 6.10 (46).

David Bodley, Anthony Bruhn and Kyle Hutchison each booted three goals while Ben Credlin and Ash

Eames dominated.

The Stonecats opened up the Kangas with a six goal to three behind second quarter.

Gerard Brown booted three goals for the Kangas while Blake Harkness shone yet again. Liam Hogan and Rikki Johnston were also at their best of the home team.

Mt Eliza had 34 scoring shots to Seafordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12 on the weekend and won 14.20 (104) to 6.6 (42).

Sam Wettenhall booted four and Justin Van Unen three goals while Jimmy Clayton and Sam Gill continued their splendid seasons.

Levi Hughes kicked three goals in his first game for the Tigers while Matt Finn and Luke Smith carried the

can for much of the afternoon.

Bonbeach had to wait for a last quarter onslaught to break Chelsea in the battle of the neighbours.

In a see-sawing battle that saw Bonbeach in front by just one point at quarter time and two points at the main break and three quarter time, the home side booted 2.4 to two behinds in the last quarter to win 11.12 (78) to 9.7 (61).

Owen Hulett was on fire again for the Sharks with four goals while Dylan Jones was influential in the ruck.

Chelsea coach Brent Guerra booted four for his side while Brad Clark was silky around the ground and Daine Taylor played arguably his best game.

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Stringer sits comfortably as a legend

By Toe Punt THE terms champion, superstar and legend are thrown around way too flippantly in footy circles.

A player does a couple of special things and he is a ‘superstar’. Kicks a bag of goals a couple of weeks in a row and he’s a ‘champion’.

Champion, superstar and legend are powerful terms in our great game – to be fair, there’s not a hell of a lot of them.

However, there’s at least one MPNFL player who sits very comfortably across all three categories – Guy Stringer.

On the weekend against Tyabb, Guy Stringer became the first player to reach the 400 game milestone.

In strange circumstances, it was his last game of the season too after he tore his bicep against Rosebud the week before.

He heads in for surgery this week and won’t be seen on the field again in 2015.

However, he made it clear last week that he has no intention of his 400th being his last game.

“I’ll go on again next year,” Guy said.

“With the Nepean League draw the way it is, I feel like I’m playing Super Rules – one week on and one week off. My body feels fantastic and fresh and whilst it feels like this, I’ll continue to play.”

Stringer said reaching milestones was never a consideration when he saddled-up each season.

“I play because I love the game. I love competing. I love winning. I love the people I meet and the friendships I make,” Stringer said.

“I have always said that I want to play as long as I possibly can. Whilst I’m healthy and can make a contribution, I’ll keep playing. That’s the attitude I have always had and I guess the by-product of that is playing a lot of games.”

As well as playing 400 clubs games, Stringer has also played Under 19s at St Kilda, spent three seasons at Frankston Dolphins, played in Darwin, represented Victoria and has played 21 representative games for the MPNFL. Together, he has played 459 senior games and 503 games all up at Under 19, Reserves and Senior level.

Those who have ever played with or against Stringer or had the privilege of watching him since he began in 1989, he uses his body as a battering ram. He never takes a sidewards step, flies for

The Guy Stringer Legend 1989 – 1994: Sorrento FC: 73 games and 99 goals 1990-91: St Kilda Under 19s: 19 games 1994 – 1997: Pines FC: 66 games and 64 goals 1997 – 1999: Frankston Dolphins: 28 games and 13 goals 2000 – 2002: Hastings FC: 55 games and 36 goals 2003: Edithvale-Aspendale FC: 17 games and 6 goals 2004: Sorrento FC: 16 games 2005 – 2006: Edithvale-Aspendale FC: 29 games and 16 goals 2007 – Current: Sorrento FC: 144 games and 146 goals  Four time Best & Fairest (Sorrento x 2, Hastings and Edi-Asp)  VCFL Medal (Best on Ground)  Three-time Victorian Country representative  MPNFL Games Record Holder (346)  MPNFL Representative: 21 games  Total Senior Games: 459  U19s, Reserves, Thirds games: 44 games  Total Games: 503

Family man: Guy Stringer comes onto the ground for his 400th game with son Archie and daughter Olivia by his side. Picture: Andrew Hurst

every ball to mark or spoil, runs and carries like few others can and he always has a team first attitude.

However, regardless of the rigours of footy and the way he thrashes himself around, Stringer’s longest stint on the sidelines was a three-week hamstring injury.

His worst injury was a fractured jaw, care of former St Kilda and Sandringham defender David Grant when he was playing for Frankston. Stringer missed just two weeks with that injury.

For those who know Guy, breaking the 400 game barrier and being the talk of the Peninsula for the past three weeks isn’t something that sits comfortably with him.

“It’s a little uncomfortable for me to be honest. I play the game because I love the team aspect. It’s never been

about me and should never be about me.

“Don’t get me wrong, I really appreciated the accolades and the phone calls and the efforts people at the club have gone to but it is a little embarrassing.”

I asked Guy all the customary questions, which went something like this.

What’s been the highlight of your career?

“Definitely the premierships (six with Sorrento and one with Pines).

You tend to appreciate the ones when you are older a hell of a lot more. I lost five grand finals too so it certainly makes you appreciate the ones you win.

Your biggest influences?

“Definitely my Mum Chloe and Dad Keith. They were huge influences on

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my career, Mum (who passed three years ago) especially. She would never miss a game. She saw all my representative games, all my junior games, the lot. Dad was there too all the way. In more recent times my wife Sally and kids Rushton, Archie, Olivia and Emmison. Sally has never had a problem with me training and playing footy. Sally has been sensational. Sorrento Football Club is a family club, not a boys club. So it allows your entire family to be involved and share the experience.”

The best players you’ve played with?

“I’ve been blessed playing with the likes of Tim Allen, Paul Williams, Pat Foy, Brendan Long, Simon Goosey, Claude Samperi, Matty McKay, Paul Theobald, Joey Lane, Mark Berenger,

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Damien Clark, Troy Shannon, Greg Doyle, Jack Marshall, Chris Garrett, Grant Johnson, Scott Cameron, Troy Scwarze – all outstanding players.

Leigh Treeby and Anthony Agius I have a lot of respect for because they were consistent performers week-inweek-out and always perform well in important games.

Your hardest opponent?

Simon Goosey. ‘Goose’ always kept you on your toes and could do the impossible. You could never get ‘Goose’ where you wanted him. He was a great player.

Unfortunately, with his bicep injury, we won’t get to see Stringer in another finals campaign.

Rest assured though at the age of ‘40 something’, he’ll be back out there again in 2016.

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