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Monkey makes bid for Easter symbol USING a rabbit as a symbol for Easter and the tradition of distributing chocolate eggs prompted an Australia-only push to replace the agricultural pest with the more environmentally friendly bilby.

The move has worked a bit, with chocolate copies of the desert marsupial (also known as a rabbit bandicoot) competing for shelf space with chocolate bunnies.

However, both varieties of the children’s favourite are now being pushed aside by the clever antics of an animal much closer in heredity to humans: the Easter monkey.

There is at least one book and several videos depicting Easter monkeys as “an upgrade from the Easter Bunny. The Easter Monkey arrives sometime after your tax return and before Easter Sunday bearing gifts of technology�.

Eastbourne Primary School principal Stephen Wilkinson chose the monkey outfit over the bunny when he joined pupils for an Easter bonnet parade before the school holidays. “The school community is a strong part of our school,� Mr Wilkinson said during the parade which was also attended by parents and friends. “We believe that building sound relationships within our school community assists participation and involvement of parents which in turn improves student learning outcomes.�

Meanwhile, the bunny’s presence was there for all to see when Corie, far left, joined in the parade with Ramie, Sophie, Shianne and Heidi.

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Residents sign off on boat ramps IF signatures on a petition make are anything to go by, Rye will not be getting a fourth boat launching ramp.

Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors have received two petitions about an extra ramp, with 342 signatories calling for another ramp and 1067 going against.

However, the councillors were not pressed to make a decision on the petitions when told about the conflicting viewpoints at their Monday 27 march meeting.

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The petition with more than three times the number of signatures says a fourth ramp will damage the foreshore, beach “and unique wildlife�.

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Mitchell doesn’t disappoint fans RYE super-boxer Jayde Mitchell “stepped on the gas” in the sixth round to overpower rival Les Sherrington at the popular Punches at the Park III event on Saturday 18 March.

Mitchell stormed to a TKO win in the 10 rounder at Melbourne Park Function Centre to retain the interim WBA Oceania title.

Hundreds of supporters from the Mornington Peninsula gave their man a standing ovation – and even tears – after his convincing win over his bigger rival.

“The peninsula blew the roof off the function centre and I can’t thank everyone enough who came out or tuned in and watched this past Saturday night,” Mitchell said on social media. “[The win] was the culmination of all our hard work coming together and I feel we put our stamp on our recent accolades. I took on a far more experienced opponent who came to win.

“There were some great exchanges until I found the shots, stepped on the gas and got the finish.”

Mitchell singled out his strength and conditioning coach Mitch Cook for praise afterwards. “We had an amazing preparation in which I lost 21kg from the second week of January without any injuries and still built strength which showed in this fight.”

Mitchell’s next fight is on Saturday 22 April at the Melbourne Pavilion in Flemington. “I am super excited to be fighting on the same card as former world champion Sam ‘King’ Soliman as he makes his return to Melbourne,” he said.

“Also returning is Jake Carr and great undercard featuring Joel Painter and former Richmond Football Club player Kayne Pettifer.”

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Ringmaster: Rye boxer Jayde Mitchell has Les Sherrington against the ropes. Picture: Hosking Promotions

Call for new faces on A-Day group Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au THE unexpected resignation of key Dromana Australia Day committee members has forced the scheduling of an annual meeting to find replacements.

The president, treasurer and six members of the committee unexpectedly quit on the night of the debriefing for the Thursday 26 January event, followed by another a couple of days later.

Their resignations have prompted a plea by long-time office bearer and former president Ray Barnard-Brown for new faces.

“They are all a great loss as each has made a significant contribution to the successful Dromana Australia Day event,” he said.

“We now need to replace them, together with some others who also decided that they had given enough time to the project.”

Mr Barnard-Brown will act as interim vice-president until a new committee is elected at the annual meeting. He

said the body was incorporated with Consumer Affairs Victoria on 6 January and cannot continue until a new president is elected.

Former president Val Jarman said she had “well and truly worked hard on the event” over the past 14 years “including this, the transition year, when the shire handed back management [of the event] and that stirred things up a little”.

Mrs Jarman said she was “not involved in anyone else’s decision – only my own”.

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Former treasurer Rick Plummer has shifted his focus to the construction of the Dromana Men’s Shed, of which he is vice-president. “It is almost complete and taking up much of my time,” he said, adding that he had been on the Australia Day committee for 13 years.

“I didn’t feel that I had sufficient time to give to the event.”

The Australia Day celebrations in Dromana have run for 11 years, with Mr Barnard-Brown describing them as the “major community event on Australia Day on the Mornington Peninsula”.

“We hope that one of the first things that the new incorporated organisation will undertake is a review of the whole program to see which, if any, events should be culled to reduce the workload of the committee without detracting from the appeal of the event,” he said.

“Remember that we are not starting from scratch but from a very successful and popular event that attracts in excess of 2000 people.”

The meeting to elect a new committee is at 7.30pm, Monday 10 April, in the Old Shire Offices, Dromana.

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Outdoor art: Peninsula Plein Air Painters’ president Roger Stebbing, left, and other members on location, above.

Outdoor artists to exhibit WORKS by the late Mt Martha artist Rudi Fuchs will feature at the Peninsula Plein Air Painters annual exhibition and sale at Sorrento over Easter.

Fuchs, 88 who passed away last December, was born in East Germany where he trained in art and won the prestigious Weimar scholarship before escaping to West Germany in 1946.

He arrived in Australia in 1953 and tutured art across the Mornington Peninsula with David Taylor and Robert Wade throughout the 1960s and was a long time member of the Peninsula Plein Air group.

The exhibition is being held at the Sorrento Activity Centre from 14 April.

Members of the Peninsula Plein Air Painters prefer the great outdoors to produce their works from Millionaires Walk to Cape Schanck and Arthur’s Seat to Mothers Beach, Mornington.

The group has also been to Lorne and Falls Creek for several days of painting, wining and dining.

Plein air painting originated through impressionists such as Monet, Pissarro and Renoir and later masters such as Guaguin and Van Gogh

Notable Australian plein air landscape artists include McCubbin, Heysen, Roberts, Namatjira and Streeton.

Doors to the exhibition open at 10am on Good Friday at Sorrento Activity Centre. The show will open 10am-4pm daily over the four days.

The official opening is at 7pm on the Friday night with wine and nibbles provided. Admission is $3.

Sorrento Activity Centre is on the corner of Melbourne and Queens roads, Sorrento. Details: Maxine Wild, 5985 5770.

Art lives on: Works by the late Rudi Fuchs are included in an Easter exhibition being run by members of the Peninsula Plein Air Painters. Picture: Eron Cripps

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Store goes to market THE long-established business occupying the Stringers building at Sorrento is up for sale.

The general store and 90-seat cafe at 2-8 Ocean Beach Rd, has a 22-year lease with options.

The café has 90 chairs inside and out. It comprises a cafe and two adjoining shops selling liquor, There is a rear courtyard with tables and chairs, a commercial kitchen, four walk-in cool rooms, walk-in freezer room and double garage or store room.

The limestone building that houses

the business was built around 1888 and has always been occupied by some kind of merchant.

The name Stringer was linked to the building in the 1920s and, in 1925, it became the Sorrento supply store, reportedly selling everything from real estate to drapery and boots.

Passengers on the Sorrento tramway in the late 1880s through to the early 1920s would have passed by the front door.

Current lessees Helen and Warwick Fairlie took over in 1992 after earlier

running Knockers restaurant, Sorrento Golf Club kitchen, and Whitecliffs resort restaurant, Rye. Mr Fairlie said they had enjoyed running the business but after 25 years it was “time to sit back and not do very much”.

He said they would continue to live at Sorrento: “We are not going anywhere; we love it here.”

The business is being offered for sale through an expressions of interest campaign by Morley’s real estate.

Stephen Taylor

Cruden Farm plan on the way Neil Walker neil@mpnews.com.au CHANGE may be coming to Cruden Farm amid signs a property developer is showing an interest in the Langwarrin homestead.

The idyllic 54-hectare estate was Dame Elisabeth Murdoch’s home for eight decades before her death in 2012 at the age of 103.

Dame Murdoch was the mother of News Corp founder Rupert Murdoch.

The estate was transferred into the name of Cruden Custodian Limited in 2013 and its trustees include several grandchildren of Dame Murdoch but not the media mogul himself.

Its gardens are sometimes open to the public and the estate hosts community and charity events at the behest of Dame Murdoch who was a renowned philanthropist.

Cruden Farm director Cara Simpson confirmed “a proposal� will be submitted to Frankston Council in early April. “The intention of the proposal is to secure the long-term future of Cruden Farm so that it can be enjoyed by the people of Victoria in line with the wishes of Dame Elisabeth Murdoch,� she said in a statement.

Newspaper magnate Keith Murdoch bought Cruden Farm in 1928 as a wedding present for Dame Murdoch.

Brighton-based property developer Hamish Macdonald registered the business name Cruden Farm in January this year under an entity named UEG Pty Ltd. Mr Macdonald is a former Geelong Grammar student and University of Melbourne graduate

Driver airlifted after crash

according to a LinkedIn profile and previously worked in executive roles at development firms Lend Lease and Becton. He is also a non-executive director of VicUrban, a state government development agency. “From late 2008 to early 2012 Hamish had a contract based role with the Victorian Department of Human Services,� the LinkedIn profile states. “In this role, Hamish had responsibility for the creation of any new social housing in Victoria and the ongoing maintenance of the existing portfolio of 73,000 public housing dwellings.�

Calls to numbers linked with UEG Pty Ltd were not returned..

Frankston mayor Cr Brian Cunial confirmed the future of the estate has been discussed at council. “We have met with representatives of Cruden Farm on several occasions to discuss options and opportunities that will ensure its sustainable future and availability and access for our community,� he said. “Any subdivision of Cruden Farm would require a planning scheme amendment and planning permit. Council has not received any application in relation to Cruden Farm.�

Cruden Farm is zoned Rural Conservation Zone 2 with a minimum subdivision limit of eight hectares.

Any subdivision less than eight hectares would have to be approved by state Labor Planning Minister Richard Wynne and ratified by both the Upper House and Lower House of Parliament in Victoria.

The property is also subject to environmental significance and heritage overlays.

Picture: Gary Sissons

A P-PLATE driver was flown by Air Ambulance to Royal Melbourne Hospital after a car crash on Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Mornington, 10.30pm, Monday 27 March.

The man, 19, of Mt Eliza, was with two friends in a small sedan when it lost control and

skidded backwards into a tree near Dunns Rd. Sergeant Dennis Ramsay, of Mornington police, said the man was freed by ambulance officers and stabilised.

Mornington Fire Brigade and Frankston SES crews assisted in the rescue.

Safety expo for senior drivers free roadworthiness assessment of their cars – all confidential.

The expo will include a tyre safety seminar, road safety videos and safe drive seminar developed by Vic Roads.

Participants will also receive a free up-to-date road rules book in their show bags and also have the opportunity to ask questions of highway patrol police followed by a Q&A session. A free barbecue lunch will follow.

Pre-registration is essential as there are only 60 places. For details and to register call 0436 332 533, 9am-5 pm, Monday to Saturday.

A FREE senior drivers’ expo will be held by Road Safe South East in Mornington on Saturday 22 April. It will be at the Mornington Men’s Shed meeting room, 2/91 Wilsons Rd, 9.45am1.30pm.

The half-day information session will include representatives of Mornington Peninsula Shire, VicRoads, Victoria Police, RACV, driving instructions and trained facilitators.

It will focus on road safety, driving skills, prescribed medicines and road laws.

Participants will receive a free one-on-one driver assessment in their own cars as well as a

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EASTER WEEKEND SALE ER M M U S L L ILY A V A E H K C O D ST E C U RED

This is a Genuine Once a Year Clearance Sale of selected stock. All summer display stock to be sold, including Umbrellas, Sunlounges, Chairs and Prints.

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NEWS DESK Shire in top 10 MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire has been named as one of Victoria’s top 10 councils for music.

The ranking by Music Victoria is based on the efforts municipalities make “to ensure that live music and the arts is well-represented in their area�.

Other municipalities to make the top 10 are the cities of Ballarat, Darebin, Greater Geelong, Maribyrnong, Melbourne, Moreland, Port Phillip, Stonnington and Yarra.

Music Victoria based its top 10 on the way councils developed and implemented strategic plans for contemporary music in their community; provided grants and other programs for contemporary music; curated, supported and funded local music festivals; and offering council facilities to musicians.

Music Victoria looked at 79 municipalities to find the most music oriented municipalities.

Model volunteers RED Cross volunteers dressed for the cause last month by modelling clothing during a lunch at Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron.

The 120 diners were treated to fashions provided by Blue Illusion, Sorrento, being worn by members of the Sorrento/ Portsea/Rye Red Cross unit. Raffle prizes were donated by local retailers and residents.

The organisation is a leading humanitarian aid and community services charity with its cross sign recognised throughout the world.

During times of crisis, Red Cross volunteers and staff working alongside police, fire and other emergency services, government and community partners to help ensure people who have been affected are treated with dignity and that their basic human needs are met.

Members of Sorrento/Portsea/Rye Red Cross will be back in their own clothes holding an Easter street stall in Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento on Saturday 15 April. Homemade cakes, biscuits and slices will be on sale.

The unit meets monthly at the Sorrento Community Centre and the next meeting is on Thursday 13 April. New members welcome. Call Coralyn Wickham on 0419 101 397.

Easter fair A FREE Easter fair will be held on Saturday 15 April at St Mark’s Anglican Church, Dromana, (opposite Dromana Hub). Crafts, cakes, white elephant, plants, barbecue and free family fun.

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Church op shop fire ‘suspicious’ WITNESSES told police they heard an explosion before seeing the old weatherboard church at the corner of Church and King streets, Hastings, on fire at 4am, Friday 31 March.

The fire, in the opportunity shop at the rear of the Holy Trinity Church, is regarded as being suspicious.

CFA firefighters had the fire under control within 15 minutes. Trucks from Hastings, Bittern and a breathing apparatus van from Frankston attended. “Internally the building has been gutted, but it is still standing,� Hastings CFA captain Jim Atkinson said. “Firefighters did a fantastic job at protect-

ing the current church from the fire.�

An arson chemist was expected to examine the scene later that morning.

Sergeant Damien Lombard, of Hastings police, is appealing for video footage or further information on the fire. Anyone who can help is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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NEWS DESK Councillors eat cake as shire turns 20 MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire celebrated the 20-year anniversary of its inaugural council meeting held on 20 March 1997 at the Rosebud Council Chamber.

The occaision was marked with the cutting of a cake at Flinders Civic Hall.

The first meeting was attended by nine councillors elected in the 1997 municipal election.

The election followed the formation of the shire in December 1994 with the amalgamation of the former shires of Flinders, Mornington and Hastings.

For the following three years the shire was managed by state government-appointed commissioners, Nick Hutson, Peter Newman and Jane Moffat.

The shire’s first councillors were Bill Goodrem, David Gibb, David Jarman, David Renouf, Jane Hildebrant, John Trantino, Judith Couacaud Grayley, Margaret Bell and Snez Plunkett.

The shire’s current mayor Cr Bev Colomb said the shire has met many challenges in looking after its green wedge and 40 villages and townships.

“We are proud to say that over the 20 years, the Shire has worked hard to develop a number of strategies, plans and policies to better the peninsula now and in the future,” Cr Colomb said.

“This legacy reminds us of our important duties as elected leaders to value, protect and improve our unique peninsula.”

Golf ’s fashionable move with the times Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au SKIRTS below the knee? Nope. Long socks? You’re kidding! Checks and plaid shirts? Forget it!

That’s the message from Moonah Links golf course where leggings, lycra and active wear are de rigueur in the club’s Swing Fit program.

“The innovation is challenging the traditional perception of golf and providing the platform for women

to learn the basics of golf while also getting a full body work out, including yoga and Pilates,” Golf Victoria regional development officer Jo Charlton said.

She said PGA professional Phil Boulton has introduced more than 30 women to the game through Swing Fit. “The true success has come from stories that have since developed from his enthusiastic work. Boulton has inspired many, including Melissa Glenn,

who has since taken out the women’s Champagne open at The National and a nine and dine competition at Moonah last week, scoring 30 points over nine holes.

“Also, Karen Brock won the Saturday medal last month at Moonah – a feat many golfers strive years to achieve.”

Boulton says the most remarkable story may be that of Karen Van Ryn, a “really amazing lady”, who lost more than 54kg over the past few years.

“Golf has provided her with a strong social community, a physical and mental test, and even the opportunity to challenge her husband on the links,” he said.

A Swing Fit program will begin at Moonah Links Golf Academy on Saturday 6 May. Details: Moonah Links Golf Academy PGA Professional Phil Boulton, 0419 224 699 or email: boultz1@ hotmail.com Stephen Taylor

Driving fit: Anne Bates, Carol Limon, Helen Herrod, Karen Brock, Tanya Nedelko, Melissa Glenn with their coach Phil Boulton at Moonah Links. Picture: Yanni

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Mornington Peninsula Shire is developing a plan for the long term strategic vision for the township of Rye. The plan will set out improvement works and the strategic direction for the foreshore, streetscape and the town centre.

We are seeking feedback and are also holding two interactive ‘design-based’ workshops, where the community can suggest and develop their ideas for the future of Rye.

Workshop 1 Tuesday 11 April Between 6pm – 8:30pm Rye Civic Hall (12 Napier Street, Rye)

Workshop 2 Thursday 4 May Between 6pm – 8:30pm Rye Civic Hall (12 Napier Street, Rye)

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Alarm as Ron ‘dodges bullet’ A PATIENT dubbed by his doctor as “the luckiest man in Rosebud” has thanked his good fortune – and his personal alarm – for saving his life.

Rosebud man, Ron Hampton, was recently saved by the device when at home having a rest last year.

“I became so overcome with pain that I couldn’t move,” he recalled.

“A major blood clot cut off the blood flow to my heart and brain which totally immobilised me.

“The situation and pain was so bad that I couldn’t even reach the phone nearby to ring 000, and, had I been able to call, I would barely have been able to speak.

“Luckily, I had a MePACS personal alarm and had the presence of mind to press it.

“Within an hour I was on the operating table at Frankston Hospital where I had lifesaving surgery.”

Mr Hampton said the help given by MePACS staff was outstanding from the beginning and their early handling of his situation saved his life.

The personal alarm is a lightweight pendant monitored every minute of the day by people based in Australia.

“I had perhaps taken the pendant for granted but I can’t express enough how important it has become,” he said.

“I dodged a bullet this time around, and, as my doctor said: ‘You’re the luckiest man in Rosebud’.

“This is a great service that all older Australians should know about.”

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LETTERS Shire should listen In response to Peter Scharpenack of Mornington, how m any times do residents need to voice their concerns before Mornington Peninsula Shire Council will listen (“Over-development” Letters 28/3/17)?

It seems the developers are able to buy their way onto the peninsula regardless of the effect it will have on the environment.

Green areas need to be set aside that cannot be touched; and the beaches are what make Mornington Peninsula the desirable place to visit and live.

Council secrecy needs to stop.

Nadia Wilson, Safety Beach

Fixing the pier The 15 tonne wave panels affixed to Mornington pier failed at the first test, proving the incompetence of the design.

I have seen worse storms here and the global warming characters predict worse to come. Apparently Parks Victoria is going to have another go.

I think there are only two solutions.

One is to fill in the entire cavity under the pier with several thousand tonnes of concrete. That should last 100 years, not 10 minutes. Vector forces would still ensure that many tonnes of seawater would again be constantly flung 10 metres vertically.

Perhaps Mothers beach will be ruined, the odd person might be washed off the pier and drowned, but at least the 20 or so moored boats would have protection and reduced insurance premiums.

The second solution is to have no barriers at all. Let the mighty, unstoppable sea rage and flow under the pier. Pull the boats out.

It would be much cheaper for the taxpayers.

Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington

Politically incorrect The article “Award for ‘life changing’ teacher” (The News 28/3/17) was incorrect on a number of levels, the teacher who was interviewed was

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

The article refers to “normal” children, which is not a term staff at Community Kinders Plus would use and we believe is deeply offensive.

This should have been picked up by the editor and should never have been published.

The teacher, Meagan Hull, explained to the journalist that a child with additional needs, attending a kindergarten like Bentons Square, creates learning opportunities for all.

Ms Hull referred to her work in the inclusive program as “life changing”, which is not what the heading implies.

It mentions Mt Martha House, Mornington Park and Biala Peninsula as schools when in fact Biala Peninsula is an early intervention organisation and the former are both kindergartens.

The conference that Ms Hull will attend in North Carolina with Jacqui Zuidema, who is the early intervention teacher from Biala Peninsula, is to learn more about initiatives in inclusive early childhood education.

Teresa McLennan, operations manager, Community Kinders Plus

Public, private pool The push for an southern peninsula aquatic centre (SPA) is being activated again by Betty Preston and a little band of bath towel and swimming cap wearers (“Pressure for aquatic centre” The News 28/3/17) At least we know it will not be on the Rosebud foreshore because the previous Liberal state government told Mornington Peninsula Shire to remove it from the strategy plan. I t appears the group expects the rest of the shire’s ratepayers to go into hock to the tune of $40 million so that a minority of people who just love swimming in watered down chlorine can get their kicks. Can I suggest to members of this small group that if they are fair dinkum about their desires for a pool with all the trimmings, that they approach council with a request to enter into a private public partnership with the owner of the existing pool in the industrial estate and remodel it complete with [such things as a] hydro pool for a far cheaper price. It’s an idea that I think would

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bring everyone on board.

John Cain, McCrae

Wide coverage A mishmash of letters in last week’s The News.

Pleading words from Patricia Rayner on the injustice to innocent refugees on Manus Island and Nauru, a form of slow death in our name.

The shame.

Goodness knows where Brian A Mitchelson is coming from. On the one hand he calls for a dose of socialism, on the other he concludes Pauline Hanson says what we think?

Michael G Free chips in calling for a return to the good old days, yet lists Henry Bolte and Jeff Kennett as shakers and movers?

Last, but never least, we have our consistent friend John Cain and the return of the aquatic centre groundswell, meaning there’s no escaping John’s wrath on this one in the coming months.

Fun and games.

Cliff Ellen, Rye

Keep Hazelwood I think Tony Abbott and Inness Willox have the right idea in suggesting that the Victorian government should take over the Hazelwood power station and keep it running until some other source of energy comes on line.

We have an energy crisis brought about by state and federal governments on both sides, by their failure to include adequate Australian protective clauses in their deals with foreign owners of our gas and petroleum resources and their failure to get on top of revisions to the petroleum resource rent tax (PRRT), the primary tax on oil and gas production. The PRRT alone could finance our schools and hospitals if it was adequately reviewed.

After his lack of foresight our prime minister’s knee jerk solution of extending the Snowy Mountains hydro electric scheme will take at least 10 years to make a difference to the current situation and by that time it could well be insufficient.

More base load power production needs to be planned and brought on line but, in the meantime, Hazelwood should be kept producing. Not only would the economy of the Latrobe Valley

be maintained and 2600 jobs saved, but sufficient energy would remain available to support our industries and domestic users throughout Victoria.

Although Hazelwood is a dirty power station, burning brown coal, its contribution to pollution on a global scale is insignificant.

Beside the continuing building of coal fired power stations in China and India it does not rate and it would only have a finite short life while other cleaner sources of electricity were brought on line. At the same time state and federal governments should start making plans and serious decisions about future power production instead of doing nothing and hoping the problem will go away.

James McLoughlin, Balnarring Editor: Hazelwood’s generators were turned off last week. The decision for the power station to close was made by its owners, French company Engie, for economic reasons.

Legal matters I was miffed by the comments from Peninsula Community Legal Aid CEO Jackie Galloway, in which she bemoans the federal government’s proposed cuts to legal aid funding from 1 July (“Rosie Batty backs legal help centre” The News 28/3/17). Perhaps if Victorian legal aid, along with the judiciary, could be persuaded not to fund the wasteful and doomed appeals of monsters such as Adrian Bailey and Sean Price, there might be money available to fund the work of Jackie and her colleagues, even after the cuts which, although undesirable, are necessary to reduce government debt and deficit and avoid leaving a crushing burden on the shoulders of our children and grandchildren.

Otherwise, the only option available to future governments will be huge increases in taxes, or far greater reductions in services, than those being presently proposed.

Michael Long, Frankston More letters Page 16

Looking for something unique to do this Easter?

Mornington Peninsula Shire is developing a plan to guide long-term management and support improvements to the Sorrento foreshore.

Take a trip to the end of the Peninsula where at Point Nepean National Park you can experience a picturesque outdoors makers market specialising in 200+ stalls showcasing quality Australia made arts crafts homewares fashion, gourmet take away foods and much more…

We are seeking feedback on what people like about the foreshore and to identify any aspects that need improvement.

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Ready to roll: Father and son Peter and Andrew Warren will be taking their classic cars to Sunday’s Rock ‘n’ Rods festival at Rosebud. Picture: Yanni

Rock ’n’ rods festival All profits from the event go to Rosebud Hospital.

Details: 0408 583 727.

The event is held in conjunction with the Rock ‘n’ roll with Jump ‘n’ Jive plus DJ Jeff, from 7.30pm until late, Saturday 8 April, at Eastbourne Primary School stadium. The cost is $15, BYO. Details: 0419 331 400.

HOT rods, classics, pin ups and trade stalls, fender benders, DJ Jeff and the Rockin’ Daddies will feature at the Rosebud Rock ‘n’ Rods Festival, 10am-5pm, Sunday 9 April.

The ninth annual event is at Eastbourne Primary School, Allambi Av, Rosebud.

Entry is $10, with those under 12 free and display car drivers free.

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Community Event Calendar APRIL Saturday 1 April Rotary Foreshore Community Market 8.30am till 1.00pm Fresh local produce & much more Free Entry The Rotary Club of Rosebud-Rye Bookings for stalls: ryeforeshoremarket@hotmail.com Saturday 1 April BALLROOM DANCING All Saints Church Hall Cnr. Pt. Nepean Rd. & Sixth Avenue.

Join us for a friendly night of social ballroom dancing, bright music and supper.

7.30pm till 10.30pm Admission $4.00 Enquiries: Cynthia 0487 269 253 Sunday 2 April Rye Bowls Club Crazy Bobs Day. Pleasant Sunday afternoon from 1.00 to 5.00. $5 entry fee covers your bowls, tuition if required and an intention to have fun and enjoy. Barefoot bowls rules.

Bring your own nibbles drinks at bar prices available.

Tuesday 4 April LEARN TO SAIL At Last! Held on perfect sailing days at Blairgowrie Yacht Club with Skipper Brian Jones. At 2/30pm. $40 per session.

4 Sessions. Plus $10 Centre Registration.

4th to 14th April SCHOOLS HOLIDAY PROGRAMME! Held in Sorrento Community Centre.

Clay Making - Skate Board lessons - Karate - Multi-Sports, Jewelry Making and much

more! Be Quick register your interest. Call 5984 3360 for costs and details.

Saturday 15 April St Mark’s Anglican Church Dromana EASTER FAIR In the car park 10.00am till 3.00pm Attractions include: White Elephant, Plants & Garden produce, Craft, Cakes, Books, Food & drinks, Face painting for children, Interesting displays.

Friday 21 April Rye Bowls Club 2017 Presentation Night.

Commencing in the club rooms at 5.00pm followed by a light meal. Bookings essential. Payment at door. for meal.

Saturday 22 April Sorrento Community Centre.

WATERCOLOUR FUNDAMENTALS with tutor Dylan Shearsby.

10am to 2pm. Held in the Centre. A wonderful way to create sketchbook art with simple techniques to capture subjects with a limited palette. Fun fast and even more fun. 4 weeks. $120 Course fee and $10 Centre Registration.

Monday 24 April Rye Historical Society Rye Primary School library 8.00pm Guest Speaker Dr. Tony Heyes A witty and entertaining talk “What is Science. Our changing view of reality” All welcome Supper served.

Rye Historical Society Museum open every Sunday 2.00 - 4.00pm Old Schoolhouse, Rye Primary School.

Friday 28 April Rye Bowls Club 2017 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. In Bowls club rooms commencing at 3.00pm. Further information can be obtained at Rye Bowls Club rooms.

Sunday 30 April Rye Bowls Club TRIVIA AFTERNOON 2.00 to 5.00 pm. Entry $5 per head.

Trivia masters- Steve & Jan Moore.

Tables of 8 if you wish to bring along your own team or single entries are being accepted. Teams to be arranged. BYO Snacks / Nibbles. Bar open to visitors.

Email your entry to ryebowls@live.com or phone the club on 5985 2450.

Prizes will be awarded to the winners etc.

Every Tuesday Sorrento Community Centre from 9-11/30am PLAYGROUP for CREATIVE TOTS! Held in our Early Learning Centre under excellent supervision. A safe secure playground and sandpit. Parents play and stay too. $10 Registration, $5 for one child, $7 for two.

Call 5984 3360 to join up.

Every Wednesday Sorrento Community Centre.

MOSAICS. Held at the Centre. 9/15 to 11/30am. $4 Per Session. $10 Centre Registration.

BYO materials and join in the making of interesting pieces for presents or collecting!

Every Monday and Friday Sorrento Community Centre SORRENTO EARLY LEARNING For 1 to 4 year olds. 9:15 to 2:15pm.

Suitable for toddlers and pre-school children.

Excellent secure modern area within the Centre, with a top team of Educators. $20 Centre Registration per family. $280 for 3 hours x 10 Sessions or : $400 per 5 hours x 10 Sessions.

Call 5984 3360.

Every Wednesday and Thursday EARLY BIRDS. At Sorrento Community Centre.

9/15am to 2/15pm. A Great new programme for children who have turned 3 by April 30th this year. Creating positive relationships with each child’s family. $400 per Full Term. Call 5984 3360.

Every Wednesday!

FREE! SKATE BOARD CLUB. In the grounds of Sorrento Community Centre and at the custom built Skate Park!

3/30pm to 5pm. Coaching clinics, learn and have fun. Drop in and check it out! Joining the Connected Garden project.

Call for full details on 5984 3360.

MAY Saturday 1 May Rotary Foreshore Community Market 8.30am till 1.00pm Fresh local produce & much more Free Entry The Rotary Club of Rosebud-Rye Bookings for stalls: ryeforeshoremarket@hotmail.com

Sunday 7 May Rye Historical Society Heritage Festival Rye Cemetery Tour Meet at 2.00pm at Old School House Rye Primary School Collingwood Street.

Saturday 13 May Rye Historical Society STREET STALL 10.00 TILL 1.00PM Beside the Rye Post office Monday 15 May St Marks Anglican Church Dromana Cnr Point Nepean Rd & O’Donohue Street, Dromana 10.00am till 12.00 noon The Dromana Women’s Christian Group – an initiative of the Women’s Ministry at St Mark’s Anglican Church Dromana, is proudly sponsoring this FREE Women’s Morning Tea. Speakers: Shalini Samuel Victorian representative for “Open Doors” Persecuted Church.

2nd. speakerRuth Brown: Leads teams to Myanmar, helping to transform people’s lives.

Saturday 20 May Rosebud Italian Club 8 Newington Avenue Rosebud West Mother’s Day Dinner Dance Live Entertainment Vizzini Duo Drinks at bar prices Bookings essential All Welcome Members $40 per person Non Members $45 per person.

Contacts: Laurie 0419 115 668 Josie: 0438 886 790

• Rye Branch 5985 9755 • Dromana Branch 5981 8327 • Rosebud Branch 5982 0499

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LETTERS

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The performance of the old parties (Labor and Liberal/Nationals) during question time shows Australians exactly why Australia is becoming a great sad joke.

The vile accusations sprayed around the Lower House by both leaders and their minions is an embarrassment for anyone who thought the grown ups are actually at the wheel of Australia’s ship of state.

Both sides of politics are not fit to be in charge of our nation if only half of the accusations made are true. And if there is no truth to anything they spit at each other then they both should come out and apologise to us, the Australian people.

There are serious problems needing urgent attention for the future of Australia and its people, like global warming, the fact that wealth distribution in Australia has become so distorted that an ever greater proportion of Australians are slipping below the poverty line, while some of our corporations and wealthy people don’t know what to do with all their wealth.

Our health care is becoming unaffordable for many, our elderly pensioners can’t afford utility costs, and our youth ends up with huge debts if they aspire to get a good education. But we have to witness Nero and his opponents fiddle while our society goes to the dogs.

Rupert Steiner, Balnarring Beach

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It is inspiring to see the mixture of outrage, disbelief and laughter filling the media since PETA requested the iconic Australian band Hunters and Collectors to change its name. PETA will be shedding True Tears of Joy if the band agrees to make a point about the appalling and gratuitous annual slaughter of some 300,000 peaceful water birds in Victoria and Tasmania.

Of course, H&C are not themselves out there with high powered rifles and a taste for blood, but when hugely popular bands are Talking to a Stranger it is easy for people to get the wrong idea, and think that because the music is great, the words in the band’s name must also be admirable.

An Easy change of name won’t put the band Back on the Breadline, but may well make some fans think about the fate of animals who, going

peacefully about their business, are blasted from the sky by hunters, just for some sort of twisted fun.

People love to laugh at PETA and our media releases, and we encourage everyone to do so. We’re laughing too, at the absurdly disproportionate outrage of some commentators who took the story a little too seriously, and of course at the fact that this simple request is still, days later, getting people laughing, shouting, commenting and most of all thinking about the exploitation of animals. Any response is better than to Turn a Blind Eye. When the River Runs Dry, PETA will still be there, fighting with weapons of laughter and tears against animal abuse. Have a laugh on PETA, but check out PETA.org.au to find out more about the atrocities that humans visit on other animals. Ashley Fruno, associate director of campaigns, PETA Australia

Take care on roads With school holidays starting next week and the Easter long weekend not far behind, it is crucial for Victorian drivers to be prepared for the extra activity in the community, particularly when on the road.

Tragically, we have already seen 56 lives lost on Victorian roads this year, 62 per cent of which occurred on rural roads.

This figure is not only alarming but disproportionately high given most Victorians live in metropolitan Melbourne.

While country roads appear to have less traffic, they can be just as dangerous as busy highways, particularly for those drivers who are unfamiliar to the changing conditions.

It is devastating to think that in just three months, 56 lives have been lost and many more families, friends and communities left mourning their loved ones.

We must remember to not only obey the road rules and stick to the speed limit, but also to drive to the conditions in regional areas.

As someone who sees the devastating impact a fatality or injury on our roads can have to the community, every precaution must be taken to keep our roads safe.

Joanne Panagakis, Slater and Gordon state practice group leader

Music teachers learn from a master

‘A high performing provider of education on the Mornington Peninsula’ Dromana College is a school where students develop to their full potential.

Our exceptional academic learning environment is built by offering a range of diverse learning experiences. With outstanding facilities, a committed professional staff and a caring school community, students are challenged to explore their interests and use their talents to achieve their best.

Open Night

Thursday 27 April 2017 at 7:00pm

PRIMARY school music teachers from across the Mornington Peninsula attended an all-day workshop by renowned Australian music educator, Richard Gill, late last month.

The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society Mornington Peninsula hosted the event, which was paid for with money raised through the society’s young arts program.

“These funds have in previous years been directed to individuals or specific schools [but] this year our committee decided to support an initiative which would have a broader impact,” ADFAS chairman Janet Glaspole said.

“It was felt that by teaching the teachers the benefits would then trickle down to the students and have more lasting value.”

The arts society worked with Mr Gill, heads of the National Music Teacher Mentoring Program,

and the Department of Employment and Training, in organising and hosting the workshop.

Participants were told of the “importance of music from a young age and how music education provides lasting benefits to learning and life skills generally”.

Two sessions addressed specifically to music teachers covered Text and Rhythm and Text and Pitch.

The ADFAS holds one-hour lectures at the Peninsula Community Theatre, Wilsons Rd, Mornington, 5.30pm Fridays.

Book restorer, fine binder, teacher and film maker Dominic Riley will discuss: Lost in the Titanic: the Making of the Great Omar Binding at the next talk on Friday 5 May. Call secretary Glad Hungerford, 9787 2092.

Cost is $20.

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Perfection by design at Sorrento Furniture DO you remember the good old days? When your lounge suite was made by hand, and with care, and not mass produced, sure to fall apart, or have the material wear and tear before your eyes?

Where did it all go wrong? How did we get so far away from ‘quality’?

Lucky for us, all is not lost. There are still people out there (let’s call them ‘craftsmen’) who work with their hands, and create things that are beautiful.

Sorrento Furniture is one such business.

Located in Mornington, they hand manufacture custom-made furniture that is beautiful, functional and, most importantly, designed to the client’s exact requirements.

“We call it the ‘Goldilocks’ experience”, said Cynthia Walsh who, with husband Gerard, runs Sorrento Furniture.

“The clients are part of the process from the start to finish. They can come and sit on the furniture we are making for them and say ‘too soft’ or ‘too hard’, and we tailor the piece to their exact requirements.”

The Walsh’s connection to furniture production goes back four generations when Gerard’s father and grandfather had a furniture shop in Ballarat.

“My father got out of the game after returning from the Second World War, but when I showed an interest in design, he encouraged me.”

Gerard got an apprenticeship as an upholsterer, and never looked back.

“I’ve spent 43 years in upholstery and furniture manufacturing,” said Gerard.

“Most of the work we did was commercial until we decided to purchase Sorrento Furniture about six years ago,” said Gerard.

“It was basically getting back to where we started”.

From their new base in Mornington, they began to build a clientele for residential work.

“We still do quite a bit of commercial work, probably about a quarter, but residential work is

what we focus on mostly at Sorrento Furniture,” said Gerard.

The process is quite different from other methods of furniture purchasing.

“It starts with an idea. A client or interior designer comes to us with an idea, and we start by drawing it out. We liaise with them and come up with the design,” said Gerard.

“Basically, we can build most of what people can imagine!”

The furniture framing is then designed and

produced.

“We use plantation Victorian ash, which is a hardwood. It is the best you can get,” said Gerard, who decries the use in the industry of inferior framing these days, such as MDF or chipboard.

“We have always had a focus on the best quality that money can buy. It doesn’t matter that you can’t see the internal frame. It still has to be the best.”

Sorrento Furniture pride themselves on being the best in the business, from concept to

completion.

“We source as much of the products we can locally,” said Gerard.

“And we are also very environmentally conscious. Our foams are CFC free, and we use a water-based glue for all our products.”

Sorrento Furniture also source the best fabrics that Australia, and the world, can offer.

“We stock Warwick Fabrics, Elliott Clark, Ink, and Spindle and many others to make your piece totally unique”.

Cynthia and Gerard employ a team of craftsmen and women including upholsterers, machinists and cutters. While Gerard runs the workshop, Cynthia is usually busy in the showroom.

“I love my photoshoots, as anybody who follows us on Instagram will notice,” said Cynthia.

Sorrento Furniture have a complete photographic studio upstairs for the sometimes challenging task of photographing furniture.

“It is a huge job. Although there is a steady flow of pictures onto Instagram during the year, I gather most of the pictures during about five photoshoots we have each year.”

Cynthia and Gerard both know the importance of a public profile for their brand. As well as working with interior designers, they value word of mouth, and referrals from previous customers.

“It is amazing to see the faces of our clients. It starts as an idea and a drawing, and about four to six weeks later, the piece of completed furniture is sitting in their house,“ said Gerard.

“That is the reward for all our hard work… a happy client”.

Sorrento Furniture specialise in both bespoke furniture design and manufacturing, and reupholstering. Call them to discuss your furniture or reupholstering requirements.

Sorrento Furniture is located at 10 Bennetts Rd, Mornington. Phone (03) 5975 0344. www.sorrentofurniture.com.au Instagram: Sorrentofurniture

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Auction

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When Position & Presentation Are Everything. * Set on approx. 750m2 & only a 2 minute walk to the beach * Modern 4 bedroom or 3 + study residence * Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar * Fully landscaped grounds & paved entertaining area * Double lock up garage & side rear access to a 2nd double garage * Ducted heating & reverse cycle air-conditioning

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CONTACT Trent Archibald 0481 219 848 Craig Leo 0412 502 938 Rosebud 5986 8660

Auction

Rosebud 53 Foam Street

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Picture Perfect Beach House. * Set on approx. 530m2 & subdividable (STCA) * Located only 800m to the foreshore & entertainment precinct * Renovated & re-stumped 2 bedroom cottage & rear bungalow * High ceilings, ornate features & rear under cover decked area * Serviced by gas heating & reverse cycle air-conditioning * Side rear access for storage of boat or caravan

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CONTACT Trent Archibald 0481 219 848 Craig Leo 0412 502 938 Rosebud 5986 8660

INSPECT Sat 8 Apr 1:30-2:00pm

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Rosebud 8 Glasson Street

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In a sought after pocket of town and set on a 650m2 approx block, this home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces and room for the caravan or boat. The home has been freshly painted with updates including variable speed heating & cooling and the kitchen with a new dish washer and range hood.

Both bathrooms have also been recently renovated.

Situated on a 602sqm approx. corner allotment, this brick veneer home offers master bedroom with walk through robe to an ensuite, BIR’s to two more bedrooms and a main bathroom. To the rear of the home is a sunroom opening out to the back yard and a fabulous alfresco entertaining area. With airconditioning & ducted heating, there is transport, schools and shops close by.

AUCTION Sat 22 April 2.00pm

AUCTION Sat 15 April 12.30pm

INSPECT As Advertised

INSPECT As Advertised

CONTACT Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962 Tullie Roberts 0432 281 566 Rosebud 5986 8660

CONTACT Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962 Tullie Roberts 0432 281 566 Rosebud 5986 8660

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* Low maintenance 360m2 approx lot * Large open plan living & dining area * Kitchen with dishwasher * Main bedroom with walk in robe * Outdoor undercover entertaining area * Single garage with internal access * Gas ducted heating & air conditioning * Attractive street appeal

* Entrance hall with polished floor boards * Open plan kitchen & dining * Open fire place * Master bedroom with BIR & ceiling fan * Gas heating * Second toilet * Rumpus room or third bedroom * Extra parking for a boat or caravan

AUCTION Sat 29 April 3:30pm

AUCTION Sat 15 April 11:00am

INSPECT As Advertised

INSPECT As Advertised

CONTACT Trent Archibald 0481 219 848 Craig Leo 0412 502 938 Rosebud 5986 8660

CONTACT Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962 Tullie Roberts 0432 281 566 Rosebud 5986 8660

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Rosebud 22 Second Avenue

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* Approx. 390m2 easily maintainable allotment * Weatherboard home with colourbond roof * Two bedrooms + study * Large rear living area extension * Polished boards & stone benches * Undercover outdoor decked area * Remote garage and security shutters * Reverse cycle air-conditioning & gas heating * 5kw solar panels & 2 x 2500ltr water tanks * Commercial “Christie” BBQ

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Rosebud 30 Martin Street

New Listing

Safety Beach 6/29 Dromana Parade

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Modern free standing villa, one street back AUCTION Saturday 29 April 12.30pm from the beach and set behind security gates.

INSPECT As Advertised This outstandingly residence offers BIR’s to all bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan living with well- CONTACT Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962 Tullie Roberts 0432 281 566 equipped kitchen, air-conditioning, ducted heating, Rosebud 5986 8660 double garage and a monitored alarm system.

With a private paved courtyard and light filled living, this low maintenance property must be seen to be believed.

Rosebud 99 Eastbourne Road

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* Stone benchtops & high gloss cabinets * Freestanding bath *Timber floating floors * Aluminum windows * 26l gas continuous flow HWS * 2000l rainwater tanks & pump * LG heating & cooling * Colorbond roof * Expected completion date November 2017

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Rosebud 10 Warraburra Avenue

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* Set on 850m2 approx. close to shops & beach FOR SALE * Registered 2 lot subdivision PRICE Offers over $690,000 * Fully renovated 3 bedroom weatherboard home INSPECT As Advertised or By Appointment * 3 robed bedrooms, high ceilings CONTACT Trent Archibald 0481 219 848 * 2 renovated bathrooms, x2 open fire places Craig Leo 0412 502 938 * Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar Rosebud 5986 8660 * Landscaped gardens, front & rear decking areas * R/cycle air conditioning & ducted heating

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Building to commence imminently on these FOR SALE three individual, single level homes, each with PRICE From $425,000 internal access from garage, three bedrooms and INSPECT As Advertised or By Appointment two bathrooms. Each property will have builders warranty, and there are huge stamp duty savings CONTACT Trent Archibald 0481 219 848 Craig Leo 0412 502 938 if you act now. Expected completion time is Rosebud 5986 8660 November 2017

Capel Sound 75 Cootamundra Avenue

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Beautifully presented home on approx. 634m2 AUCTION Saturday 15 April 2.00pm with three spacious bedrooms, polished slate INSPECT As Advertised or By Appointment floors, air-conditioning, kitchen with gas cooking, CONTACT Tullie Roberts 0432 281 566 and a double garage with parking space for a Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962 trailer.

Rosebud 5986 8660

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Celebrating 70 years on the Peninsulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; RYE 43 Centre Drive

RYE 4 Eva Street

AMONGST THE TREE TOPS

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Nestled amid the tree tops with aspects towards the back beach and Blairgowrie, this original beach home, on a beautiful 839sqm parcel of land, gives you the chance to enjoy now as a holiday pad and improve later, with loads of upside for those with the vision and energy.

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Price: $630,000 - $695,000 Contact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724

Price: $590,000 plus buyers Contact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724

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Terms: 10% Deposit Balance: 30/60/90 days

For Sale: $685,000-$750,000 Contact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724

Auction: Saturday 8th April at 1:00pm Contact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724

SORRENTO 21 Vision Avenue

RYE 14 Hill Street

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This family holiday house commands a stunning bay view and is set in a quiet, leafy pocket. Featuring 3BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 1 bathroom, relaxing open plan living and dining spaces and a kitchen with views, WKLV ORYHO\ KRPH DOVR RIIHUV DQ RSHQ ÂżUHplace and a spacious deck opens from WKH OLYLQJ URRP 7KLV SURSHUW\ LV D WHUULÂżF weekender or can be redeveloped to capitalise on its elevated position, two VWUHHW IURQWDJHV DQG PDJQLÂżFHQW RXWORRN Regardless, this is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

Terms: 10% Deposit Balance: 30/60/90 days

This striking contemporary home has a IUHH Ă&#x20AC;RZLQJ Ă&#x20AC;RRU SODQ ZLWK ERWK LQGRRU and outdoor entertaining zones.The single level design has four bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen complete with stone benchtops and s/steel appliances,an expansive outdoor deck area with 10 seater spa , and a cinema room. There is also a double garage, alarm, ducted YDFXXP V\VWHP SROLVKHG WLPEHU Ă&#x20AC;RRUV throughout, ducted heating & cooling, study nook and a second powder room for guests. This sizable home captures beautiful aspects, subtle breezes and a bright, sunny aspect.

Auction Saturday 15th April at 2.00pm Contact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724

Price: $1,150,000 - $1,250,000 Contact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724

SORRENTO 30 Lister Avenue Within 400m (approx) of the waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge, this solid double storey home takes in views from Arthurs Seat to Mount Eliza and across to the City. Comprising 4 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, 2 living areas, carport and circular drive. A truly unique offering that has been held and enjoyed by one family for close to 40 years.

Land: 40.5m x 18.6m (approx) Terms: 10% Deposit Balance: 30/60/90 days

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ORIGINAL CLASSIC This early 1900â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3 bedroom timber cottage exudes old world charm and character. Enjoying a prime position, WKLV PDJQLÂżFHQW SURSHUW\ LV VHW FORVH WR all local attractions and amenities with the 942 square metre block capturing the perfect northerly aspect.

(STCA) The options are many with this classic Sorrento cottage.

Terms: 10% Deposit Balance: 30/60/90 days

Auction: Saturday 15th April at 2:00pm Contact: Max Prentice 0419 304 707

www.prenticerealestate.com.au

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KARIN MANDER

SERIES

For all your real estate needs Call Susan Clavin and Karin Mander on: *Sales * Rentals *Holiday / Short Stay Rentals * Commercial

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ROSEBUD 197 Eastbourne Road

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This luxury apartment development with 1BR, 2BR and 3BR options presents a golden opportunity for beach lovers to buy off the plan and save on stamp duty. A leisurely stroll to restaurants, cafes and the yacht club, these beach havens boast luminous open-plan living with coastal views, chic stone and stainless-steel kitchen, rooftop terrace, reverse-cycle heating/ air-con, intercom security and semi-basement parking.

Price: Negotiable over $560,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Michelle King 0404 037 336 Adam King 0422 337 337

Price: From $534,950 Contact: Chris Wilson 0417 147 307 Adam King 0422 337 337

DROMANA 87 Point Nepean Road

ROSEBUD 147 Je y Road

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ROSEBUD 260 Je y Road

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A sensational opportunity to acquire a single level 2BR residence in a delightful beachside location offering convenient access to beaches and all that Rosebud has on offer.

Both residences feature designer kitchens with stone bench tops and s/steel appliances, beautiful timber floors, luxury bathroom, landscaping, remote single lock up garage with extra storage room and much more.

Expected completion date is circa July, 2017.

‘Je y Grove’ is Rosebud`s latest up market residential development offering clever floor plans to suit your individual lifestyle. The special architectural design features here include 6.0 star energy rating, designer kitchens with luxury stone benchtops, modern glass splashbacks and quality European s/steel appliances, timber floors, solar hot water, split system heating/cooling, water tank, plus front rear landscaping.

Price: $459,950 Contact: Chris Wilson 0417 147 307 Jake Wilson 0400 991 362

Price: From $455,900 to $609,000 Inspect: Saturday 10:30-11:00am Contact: Chris Wilson 0417 147 307

DROMANA 1 2 /3 Ligar Street

SAFETY BEACH 41 Helm Avenue

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Currently under construction these superb 1 x 4 1 x 3 bedroom townhouses will comprise open plan living kitchen areas, ensuites to master bedrooms, second family bathroom plus separate powder room, seperate living zones on both levels, double lock up garages together with top quality fixtures and fi ings. Do not miss this opportunity as these will not last.

Price: Negotiable over $890,000 Inspect: Sat & Sun 1:30-2:00pm Contact: Michelle King 0404 037 336

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Beautifully presented brick veneer home with front sunroom entrance, lounge with gas heater and ceiling fan, dining room opens to kitchen with gas stove. Three bedrooms, two with built in robes, bathroom with separate shower and bath, polished floorboards through living area and bedrooms, rear undercover patio. Take advantage of what this immaculate home has to offer all within approximately a 10 minute walk to shops and beach.

Price: $570,000 Plus Inspect: Saturday 11:00-11;30am Contact: Michelle King 0404 037 336 Adam King 0422 337 337

Price: Contact agent Contact: Michelle King 0404 037 336

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This stunning home of three bedrooms, one bathroom + ensuite in the main bedroom with spacious living area is certain to impress . Located in Safety Beach, Martha Cove is minutes from Peninsula Link, beaches and a short drive to Mt Martha Village. Features include ducted heating ,Gas cook top, stone bench tops. Book an inspection today

Price: Negotiable over $750,000 Contact: Adam King 0422 337 337

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DROMANA 1 2 / 3 Ligar Street

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DRESS CIRCLE LOCATION HUGE STAMP DUTY SAVINGS AVAILABLE NOW! A mere stroll to the sandy shores of Dromana beach and Bay walking trail, easy walk to the shopping centre, Dromana Primary School around the corner and close access to the Freeway entrance, it doesn’t get much be er than this.

Currently under construction these superb 1 x 4 1 x 3 bedroom Townhouses will suit the most discerning buyer.

All townhouses comprise open plan living kitchen areas, ensuites to master bedrooms; second family bathroom plus separate powder room, separate living zones on both levels, double lock up garages together with top quality fixtures and fi ings.

Do not miss this opportunity as these will not last.

Agent-On-Site: Contact:

Saturday 11:30-12:00pm Michelle King 0404 037 336

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Raine Horne Rosebud 1011-1013 Point Nepean Road

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Auctions This Saturday

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CAPEL SOUND 1,2,3/9 Grenville Grove

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A PEACEFUL AND EASY COASTAL LIFESTYLE Nestled away in a complex of three units, this comfortable and spacious 2 and 3 BR home offers a warm and inviting space to come home to. The charming interiors boasts, tiled wet zones, great size lounges, a central/open kitchen and comfortable bedrooms, as well as a secure lock up garages and private courtyards. Set in a quiet location, these lovely properties are perfect for entry-level buyers, investors and anyone looking to downsize for more peaceful and convenient living. With a short 350m stroll to the beach and local bus services, you’ll love what this unit has to offer. Call us today to arrange your inspection.

AUCTION Saturday 8th April - No.1 @ 3:00pm, No. 2 @ 3:30pm No.3 @ 4:00pm 1/9 Grenville Grove - Estimate Price Range $370,000-$400,000 2/9 Grenville Grove - Estimate Price Range $340,000-$370,000 3/9 Grenville Grove - Estimate Price Range $310,000-$340,000 Inspect: Saturday 2:30-3:00pm Contact: Chris Wilson 0417 147 307 Jake Wilson 0400 991 362

Raine Horne Rosebud 1011-1013 Point Nepean Road

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For Sale

ROSEBUD 197 Eastbourne Road

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A RIPPING RENOVATION WITH NOTHING LEFT TO DO The search is over for those looking for modern lines, quality appliances, internal and external spacious entertaining, reverse cycle heating and cooling, 3 great robed bedrooms executive bathrooms ,massive west facing private deck, carpet for comfort, tiles through the wet areas and just for good measure a 755sq metre parcel with heaps of room for water toys, leisure vans and trade vehicles. Location is a bonus, positioned within minutes of the Rosebud Plaza ,Rosebud RSL the cafe precinct and to top it oďŹ&#x20AC; the waters edge and entrance to the Peninsula Link can be accessed in under 4 minutes. Highly suited to those looking for a permanent upgrade, easy to rent investment.

For Sale Negotiable over $560,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Adam King 0422 337 337 Michelle King 0404 037 336

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Raine Horne Rosebud 1011-1013 Point Nepean Road

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Endless acreage possibilities Address: 6 Octagonal Way, MORNINGTON For Sale: $1,275,000 plus Agency: Barry Plant Real Estate, 172 Main Street, Mornington, 5975 4999 Agent: Dimitri Tantanis, 0425 863 681 THIS luxurious four bedroom, set on a massive 6397 square metre block, comprises two spacious living areas that include a formal lounge with wonderful Coonara wood heater, and a separate dining area. Incorporated into a spacious family zone is a neat kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, and there is plenty of bench space to cook up a storm for family and friends. The adjoining lounge and casual meals area receives a welcoming amount of natural light – complemented by the high ceilings – and from here you step out to the brilliant alfresco deck that overlooks the in-ground pool. The master bedroom has an ensuite and walk-in robe, with remaining bedrooms all sharing the deluxe main bathroom. This handsome property is well-maintained with vast lawns and a semi-circle driveway allowing for plenty of parking space. Outbuildings include two separate bungalows - one will make for a great pool house with shower and toilet installed, and there is a double garage.

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ROSEBUD 25 Woodvale Grove

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BEACH, PARK MCCRAE PLAZA This gem is superbly positioned in a quite tree lined street, adjacent to a expansive leash free reserve, and only a few minutes’ walk to McCrae Plaza and beaches. This lovely home features three spacious bedrooms - two have built-in robes, there are beautiful polished timber floors, a bright renovated kitchen has loads of cupboard and bench space, split system heating and cooling plus gas ducted heating throughout, and a detached double lock-up garage. All on a low maintenance allotment of approx 537m2 makes this the ideal investment permanent residence or holiday pad.

AUCTION Saturday 8th April @ 2:00pm Estimate Price Range - $450,000-$490,000 Inspect: Saturday 1:30-2:00pm Contact: Chris Wilson 0417 147 307 Jake Wilson 0400 991 362

Raine Horne Rosebud 1011-1013 Point Nepean Road

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AGENT OF THE YEAR

Agency in Blairgowrie Dromana McCrae Rosebud Rye

#1 #1 Agent in Blairgowrie Craig Evans 0408 867 006

#1 Agent in Dromana Adam Alexander 0416 236 393

#1 Agent in McCrae Grant McConnell 0407 515 078

#1 Agent in Rosebud Phillip Down 0423 515 490

#1 Agent in Rye Mal McInnes 0415 502 316

Thank you for your support hockingstuart has been voted the #1 Agency in Blairgowrie, Dromana, McCrae, Rosebud and Rye in the RateMyAgent 2017 Agency of the Year Awards, with hockingstuart Rosebud voted #49 in the entire country!

The RateMyAgent Awards are the only awards that recognise agents and agencies who have been the most consistently recommended by the people that matter most â&#x20AC;&#x201C; customers who have sold their property with us in the last 12 months.

Find out what makes us the most recommended agency on the Peninsula and call hockingstuart in Rosebud 5986 5777, Dromana 5987 1999 or Blairgowrie 5988 9095.

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

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18A King Georges Avenue, Mornington A stand-out sensation in beachside living, the luxury of this boutique new 3/4-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom singlelevel residence is further elevated by its magnificent setting within metres of Fishermans Beach. At the forefront of sophisticated low-maintenance living, the impressive interior proportions with zoned living and an entertainer’s Miele kitchen with butler’s pantry are augmented by a sun drenched entertaining terrace. Engineered Oak flooring, caesarstone benchtops, handmade Spanish tiles, chic black tapware and bespoke light fittings lead a long list of gilt-edged additions alongside a private main bedroom suite with deck, study/4th bedroom and double remote garage.

Inspect Contact

As advertised or by appointment Jake Egan 0491 129 137 Alex Campbell 0432 344 394

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

For Sale

39 Serenity Way, Mornington Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Jake Egan 0491 129 137 Rachel Crook 0419 300 515 bowmanandcompany.com.au

A sweeping statement of perfection, this custom-designed 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-level residence aligns striking architecture with superb amenity in exclusive surroundings close to schools and Bentons Square.

Architecturally signiďŹ cant with sculptural landscaped gardens, this stunning home has been designed to create a low-maintenance family environment with a seamless indoor-outdoor ďŹ&#x201A;ow highlighted with a glorious family room set beneath a vaulted ceiling, immaculate stone kitchen, glassed dining room, bar and sitting room. Features include stunning north-east undercover entertaining deck, integrated speakers, oversized double garage with internal access, and separate boat/caravan storage.

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NEWS DESK

Council backs away from new skatepark plan

Date set: Bob Davies outside Mt Martha House and its deteriorating timbers which are about to be restored by Mornington Peninsula Shire. Picture: Keith Platt

Work date set for restoration rescue RESTORATION work will begin next month (May) on some section of the exterior of Mt Martha House.

The heritage listed Federation Queen Anne style building dates back to 1891 when it was known as the Martha Hotel.

Built of timber, it sits on a high point of land opposite the beach at the corner of the Esplanade and Dominion Rd, Mt Martha, where it is sometimes subjected to severe weather conditions.

Mornington Peninsula Shire says is awaiting approval from Heritage Victoria to spend about $100,000 on exterior restoration works to the community centre.

However, Heritage Victoria says delays have been caused by the shire not providing information sought last July.

In February, Bob Davies, chairman of the Mt

Martha House management committee, told Heritage Victoria that ongoing discussions had been held with the shire about the deteriorating condition of the building as a result of its “environmentally harsh location”.

He said “budgetary constraints” had prevented the shire from taking action, but money was now available and suitable contractors being sought.

Mr Davies said he had been told Heritage Victoria had withheld approval because it “is concerned that the extent of the proposed work would affect the heritage integrity of the building”.

“I respectfully point out that the deterioration of substantial parts of the building is real and unless remedial action is taken quickly the shire will be faced with having to undertake even more substantial works in order to

maintain the basic structural integrity of the building,” Mr Davies stated.

In early March Heritage Victoria’s executive director Tim Smith told Mr Davies he was pleased to hear the shire had money for the restoration work and would assess the shire work schedule as soon as it was received.

Mr Smith said the shire had asked in June 2016 on how to proceed with the works.

“At no stage has Heritage Victoria declined the necessary approvals for repairs and maintenance works. In July 2016 we requested the shire to provide additional details in relation to the proposed works, for which they advised they would do, but we have not received.”

The shire’s building and facilities manager David Smith last week said the work was now scheduled to be carried out in May and June “subject to Heritage Victoria approval”.

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NEARBY residents believe a skatepark at Narambi Reserve, Mornington will reduce vandalism to bus shelters and Mornington Park.

A 298-signature petition calling for a skatepark at Narambi Reserve was delivered to Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors at their Monday 27 March meeting.

Sport and recreation infrastructure planner Mark Stahel said the shire’s skate and BMX strategy did not include a skatepark at Narambi reserve “however there is a large skate facility located at Civic Reserve in Mornington, which is approximately one kilometre from Narambi reserve”.

Mr Stahel said the strategy “will be reviewed once the implementation plan from the existing strategy has been completed”.

That could take some time as the shire is still scrambling to resolve its differences with Mt Martha Tennis Club, which is opposed to a skatepark next to its courts on the former parade ground near Mt Martha House.

The shire is prepared to spend $825,000 on a skatepark on the parade ground near the corner of the Esplanade and Kilburn Grove even though its design is guaranteed to not satisfy the needs or abilities of all skaters.

The plan to build the skatepark at Mt Martha was adopted without first seeking the consent of the tennis club to which council had already leased the site.

The club says the two activities – skating and tennis – are incompatible and it also wants to build an extra court in the same spot.

The petition for a skatepark at Narambi reserve says the signatories believe the existing skateparks in Mt Eliza “and Mt Martha” are too far away for young people to get to without transport.

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LITTLE DESIGNERS AND MINDS AT PLAY WORKSHOPS WITH STEPHEN MUSHIN 6 & 7 April, 10am-12pm, $12 CREATIVE IDEAS SESSION WITH STEPHEN MUSHIN 23 April, 4pm-6pm, $15

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Mornington Railway has teamed up with Mornington Peninsula Brewery to create a great new event to lock into the calendar on Saturday 22 April; The Ale Train. This event combines the relaxing experience of riding Mornington Railway’s 75-year-old heritage steam locomotive, with great company, music, and Mornington beers! Departing from Moorooduc station, the locomotive will chug its way down to Mornington.

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the day: Train Lovers – Patrons will remain on the train to enjoy a return trip aboard the beautifully maintained machine.

Or Beer Lovers – Patrons will disembark the train to enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of Mornington Peninsula Brewery, a tasting of their award-winning beers, and their woodfired pizzas.

Train Lovers: includes return train ticket, two Mornington beers plus nibbles.

Two sessions available: Early session: 6pm – 7.30pm Late session: 8:30pm – 10pm $35 per person 150 tickets available per session Beer Lovers: includes return train ticket, two Mornington beers, bus transfer to Brewery Bar, full brewery tour with beer tastings plus pizzas.

One session only: 6pm – 10pm $85 per person 50 tickets available only This event is for 18+ only, making it ideal for groups or couples wanting a special night out!

Event details: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ale-traintickets-32681012789

ADAM BRAND WILL GET YOU ON YOUR FEET There’s a revolution happening in the world of Adam Brand. It’s a creative revolution that sees Brand redefin-ing boundaries and returning with the most ambitious record of his career, GET ON YOUR FEET. The album pushes the envelope in a way that few country artists of the modern era have ever attempted. This is Adam Brand in 2017, and he’s bringing a full deck of fine songs to the party that will establish a new high-water mark for him in a career that is already rich

with them.

With a new genre pushing record that’s set to send critics and fans reaching for new superlatives, Brand remains one the giants of modern Australian country music. One of country’s few contemporary icons, Brand has built a career that has seen him sell over half a million CDs and DVDs while earning three platinum and five gold albums.

His catalogue includes such seminal albums as Last Man Standing, Adam Brand, Get

Loud, Blame It On Eve and It’s Gonna Be OK. Throughout his career Adam Brand has been recognised internationally - particularly in the USA. He has an admirer in Taylor Swift - who hand picked him to tour with her in 2011.

Brand has been nominated four times for the ARIA Best Country Album award and has won a dozen CMAAs (Country Music Awards of Australia) including multiple wins in the Song of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year categories. Adam has won twelve Golden

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Still, the one thing that continues to define Adam Brand ‘the artist’ is his desire to evolve and move forward. Blazing a sonic trail fuelled by what is happening right now in muisc, GET ON YOUR FEET is a stellar return for the artist.

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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

Ultimate Boutique Dentistry FOR over 30 years, Dr John Albery has been putting smiles on the faces of clients across the Mornington Peninsula, and continues with his boutique clinic, Dental Studio 2-Twenty.

“With a combination of professional experience and the latest technology, we pride ourselves on providing each and every one of our customers with excellence in restorative and cosmetic dentistry,” says Dr Albery. “With very few exceptions, we can handle all of your dental needs in-house. That means you won’t have to waste time waiting and travelling for a referral.

Instead, we provide everything you need in our modern practice and at an affordable price.”

Dr Albery opened Dental Studio 2-Twenty three years ago, to offer the unique boutique dental service to the peninsula.

“I started working as a dentist back in 1982 in Frankston and have always worked on the Mornington Peninsula. In 2007 I packed up and went to Ceduna on the Nullarbor Plain to work in aboriginal communities,” says Dr Albery, who ended up staying there for four years. “I helped to set up a government clinic there and then came back to Mornington where I have opened my new practice, after encouragement by friends and relatives.”

Dental Studio 2-Twenty offers a boutique dental experience, with the latest technology, a brand new surgery, state of the art equipment, and the bonus of three decades of experience treating people.

Dr Albery has undertaken advanced training in crown, bridge and implants dentistry, and completed his Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy in Myofascial Acupuncture. He is a founding member of the Australian Society of Dental Aesthetics and a founding member of the Peninsula Headache Clinic.

“As a professional team, we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service, as well as our expertise and state of the art dental technology.

When you come to Dental Studio 2-Twenty, you don’t just get the very best in restorative and cosmetic dentistry – you get friendly service, personalised to suit your needs and budget,” says Dr Albery.

Dental Studio 2-Twenty is a practice focused on advanced cosmetic and restorative dentistry, and we can help with everything from restoring worn and broken down teeth to replacing missing teeth with dentures, crowns, bridges or dental implants.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

The death of George Griffeth keenly felt in community Compiled by Cameron McCullough BY the death of the late Cr. Geo. Griffeth, of “Two Bays Nurseries”, Somerville and district has sustained a loss that will be very keenly felt and deplored.

Since coming to the district in 1888, when he and his brother commenced the now famous Two Bays Nurseries which is the largest nursery business this side of the Equator, he has identified himself with the district, and as a Councillor of two shires (Frankston and Hastings, and Mornington) for many years, he has been foremost in advancing the district in every possible way, and, as President (which position he held in both shires) he carried out his duties with honor to himself and the municipality.

Since the commencement of the war he has been indefatigable in working for the Red Cross and kindred movements, and his heartfelt sympathy with our boys at the front was shown in every possible way.

He took a leading part in the annual conference of fruitgrowers, and by his practical and valuable suggestions, helped materially to place the industry in an improved condition.

Besides the Two Bays Nurseries the deceased gentleman had 150 acres planted with 2,000,000 trees, and 15,000 trees in the nursery at Moorooduc, as well as several properties in other parts of the State.

The remains were brought to his late residence at Somerville, on Sunday, and from there proceeded to Mornington cemetery, where the body was interred. ***

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THE dance held by the “Wattle” Club on Saturday night last, was a great success. *** SPECIAL Easter services, with appropriate musical selections, will be conducted by the Rev. E. Tonkin, in the Frankston Methodist Church, on Sunday next, at 11am, and 7pm Rev. A. L. Sherlock will officiate at both services at Somerville. *** MR W. J. Nightingale, of Shepparton, and Messrs Wall and Coghill, of Wilby, visited Frankston during the week and each purchased a building allotment in Frankston. *** MESSRS Brody and Mason advertise having been favoured with instructions from Mr A. E. Kitson to sell the whole of the contents of his 7 roomed villa residence, as well as large iron stables buggy sheds etc, for removal on Saturday 21st April. Further particulars will appear later. *** FROM April 1st the Postal Department will not permit the attaching of stamps to postal notes. When it is necessary to include pence, stamps must be put loose in the letter. No post office will hand over cash for stamps attached to a postal note after Saturday (today.) *** WE note in another column of this issue that the Frankston Motor Garage (Taylor’s) is having a genuine clearing sale of Dunlop rubber goods of every description.

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Barnet Glass Rubber Co., and are giving up their agency for Dunlops.

This sale is to make room for the new stock now to hand, and some exceptionally good bargains are to be had. *** SIR Wm. Irvine addressed a crowded audience in the Frankston Mechanics Institute on Wednesday evening, and received an enthusiastic welcome. He confined his remarks to the present war policy and the questions arising out of it.

At the conclusion a number of questions were asked and answered satisfactorily. *** ATTENTION is directed to Messrs T. R.B. Morton’s sale, to be held at Mornington Junction on Thursday next on account of Messrs H. C. Barclay and J. J. Scott.

These gentlemen having sold their properties are disposing of their stock, implements, furniture and sundries.

The sale will commence punctually at 11 o’clock. *** D. H. TRENGROVE, a young man who was charged with alleged perjury,

by Mrs Hill, in connection with proceedings against him at the Frankston Police Court, on 12th February, for having negligently driven a motor cycle at Chelsea some time previously, whereby he came into collision with Mrs Hill, at the Melbourne General Sessions on Tuesday.

The jury found Trengrove not guilty, and he was discharged.

The Crown Prosecutor entered a nolle prosequi on the case of Mary Olive

Opie, who had been similarly charged in the same matter. *** MR M. PETERSON, butcher, of Cranbourne, while driving home on Sunday, 25th inst., from Frankston, in a jinker, collided with a motor car coming in the opposite direction.

The jinker contained Mrs Peterson and three small children.

Fortunately only one child, six years of age was injured, receiving severe scalp wounds, although the other occupants of the jinker were thrown into the roadway.

The horse got clear and bolted. The owner of the car drove the injured lad to Frankston, where he was treated by Dr Maxwell and later, was motored home to Cranbourne.

The accident occured opposite Mr Herbert Oates’s residence, on the Cranbourne Road. *** ECHOES from the Front. WHERE ARE THE BOYS WE KNOW? Mrs Peebles. Seaford, has received, from her son, Gunner Roland Peebles, a miniature newspaper, printed during the transport’s adventurous trip to England.

Mr Censor forbids that we shall reprint the Log in full, but we take the following extracts:– The transport on which we travel is widely known as the Lunatic Ship. The name arises from the numerous tight corners she has managed to turn without running into an enemy “torp.”

To the population aboard has been added a monkey, white mice, a legweary looking nanny goat and numerous other mascots.

The man who bought the parrot says he doesn’t feel lonely now. It squawks all day and reminds him of his missus, whom he left in ‘Smelburn’.

We are a community of 2,000 people. Those who joined first will have travelled over 14,000 miles. In steaming that distance 4,600 tons of coal will have been consumed. The dimensions of your present home are 517 feet long, 63 feet wide and displaces 21,000 tons of water.

We are often inclined to grumble; let us not forget, first, we are not children, but grown men, supposed to be endowed with a little common sense; second - we are at WAR - the real thing, not comic opera war, and instead of grumbling it is both our duty and our work to help each other in every possible way to carry things forward for the benefit of the cause for which we are fighting.

Increase in the family on board. No, it wasn’t twins. Simply an avalanch of Victorians and Jolly Jack Tars. One of our beastly tobacco chewing bounders reckons the decks are too crowded – he hasn’t anywhere to spit.

In the last casualty list published the name of Private Worral appears among the wounded.

Private Roy M’Kenzie has been on furlough and is now back in the firing line.

Private Lyle Holland, who previous to enlisting was employed by the Peninsula Motor Garage Pty. Ltd. as a Driver at Frankston, has been wounded in action. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 7 April 1917

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Belated confessions of a professional procrastinator

By Stuart McCullough I SUSPECT it may be too late. I’d heard that one of my high school classmates was expecting a baby and I wanted to do something thoughtful.

Instead, I bought the yet-to-be bubba a soft toy; a tiger with silky fur and a big warm grin on its face. All I needed to do was either drop off or post the gift and the transaction would be complete. I figured there was little point in rushing. I could – so I reasoned – do it next weekend. There’d be plenty of time to send through my incredibly thoughtful gift. And so it is that a stuffed toy tiger has been sitting on my bookshelf since 1991.

Twenty-six years later, it’s sobering to think that the infant in question probably has children of his own. If I were to send through the toy now it would probably come across as more ‘weird’ than ‘thoughtful’. Not that I should let the fear of being misunderstood discourage me. Not at all. But on the question of whether I should follow through, it’s a tough call. On the one hand, everybody loves getting something through the post. On the other, it’s always unfortunate when good deeds succeed in freaking people out.

I know what you’re thinking. Not just because I’m sensitive, emotionally intelligent and surprisingly perceptive but also because I asked President Obama to tap your phones and he’s been sending over the tapes weekly.

You’re wondering how an otherwise functional human being can put something off for more than a quarter of a century. It’s easier than you think.

For starters, I’ve been busy. Maybe not twenty-six years worth of busy,

but close. There’s barely been time to scratch myself since 1991 which certainly goes a long way to explaining why I feel so itchy all the time. In retrospect, it’s little wonder that I put a few things off for a while.

First, there was grunge. For those of you who may have missed it, the grunge era was deceptively time intensive. I appreciate many will associate the era with ‘slackers’ but nothing could be further from the truth. Grant-

ed, there were fewer trips to the barber for a haircut, but grunge also involved super-charged levels of teenage angst which, for the first time, you were now allowed to wallow in throughout your twenties. Such intensity of emotion burned a lot of time and energy. Truth be told, I spent most of that era feeling exhausted.

After grunge, I was knee-deep in existential, pre-millennial anxiety. We all were. In addition to needing to churn through ten seasons of ‘Friends’, there was always the sneaking suspicion that if the apocalypse was ever going to happen, it just might prefer a big round number like ‘2000’. These concerns were fueled by the technology industry who usefully informed us that they’d neglected to use a fourdigit date code meaning that every computer in the universe might stop all at once, bringing life as we know it to an abrupt halt. It didn’t happen, of course, but it left me little in the way of spare time.

Since then, there’s been climate change, Brexit and the enduring mystery that is Donald Trump’s hair. These things have – both separately and collectively - occupied my every waking hour and quite a few of my sleeping ones too. All the while, a stuffed toy tiger sat on the bookshelf in my father’s house. Until last week. Recently, I disclosed that my father had finally had enough and asked me and my siblings to collect anything we still wanted before the last of our things were packed up for charity. So it was that, last weekend, I found myself scrutinizing the bookshelf in my old room. It was a strange task.

Some books had been prizes. Oth-

ers contained inscriptions from family members. Then there were various knick-knacks that had been shoved between and sometimes behind various books for safekeeping. The snow globe whose watery atmosphere had long since evaporated. The rabbit’s foot that was supposed to bring good luck to everyone except, presumably, the rabbit. The various medallions given to me mostly just for turning up. Then, of course, there was the tiger. Luckily, one of my nephews is a Richmond fan and I persuaded him to keep it. He seemed reluctant. I insisted. Finally, after twenty-six years, I managed to give away the toy tiger, even if not to the recipient I’d originally intended.

As I left with a box of books under my arm, I walked past the kitchen. It’s just been renovated and looks fantastic. Gone are the shelves that once hovered over the bench, ensuring that anyone leaning forward would concuss themselves as their forehead collided with a solid piece of timber. But something caught my eye. Off to the side I saw a tin of pasta. Plastic enveloped the rim, indicating that it had never been opened. A use-by date was visible: 30 June 1997. My father had a tin of pasta two decades beyond its use by date. Even when renovating the kitchen, he’d decided to keep it. It hit me with all the force of a poorly positioned kitchen shelf that holding on to the tiger for twenty-five years was not so much a failure on my part but an act of manifest destiny. Clearly, it’s genetic. I’ll be sure to tell my father as much sometime soon. Not that there’s any rush. There never is. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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By Craig MacKenzie GUS Macleod will coach his 400th league game for Langwarrin on Saturday when his side squares up to South Springvale at Warner Reserve.

A constant throughout Macleodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tenure has been the presence of assistant coach and close friend Neil Collyer.

They are in their 19th season at Lawton Park and oversee a heavily revamped senior squad attempting to win its first title since 2004.

Manchester-born central defender George Whiteoak, 21, arrives from the UK this week and becomes the 11th newcomer to this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior squad.

He is a friend of 23-year-old central defender Kieron Kenny who returned to England last month due to a family bereavement.

Whiteoak and Kenny were teammates at Macclesfield Town and more recently at Congleton Town but it is not known whether Kenny will return to Melbourne.

Another English import, Connor Belger, stole the show on Saturday and it was thanks to his stunning winner that Langy was able to maintain its State 1 South-East promotion push in a 2-1 come-from-behind win over visitor Morwell Pegasus.

The home crowd was stunned in the 28th minute when an Alpha Turay header gave Pegasus the lead.

Langy levelled in the 70th minute when a long ball by Speed fell in between substitute Nabil Mozaffaruddin and Alex Metcalfe with the latter striking a low shot past Andersen and into the far corner of the Pegasus goal.

The winner came in the 81st minute and was well worth the wait.

Belger controlled the ball just inside the Pegasus area on Langyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right, cut inside then curled his left-foot strike over Andersen and into the top far corner to make it 2-1.

Mornington staged a brave second half fightback to earn a 2-2 draw against St Kilda in their State 1 clash at Dallas Brooks Park on Saturday.

A long header forward allowed Steve McRae to nip in between Mornington central defensive duo Steve Elliott and Josh Valadon and slot the ball past advancing Mornington keeper Kris McEvoy after just 12 minutes and 10 minutes later a long ball downfield saw Valadon outmanoeuvred enabling

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a suspiciously offside McRae to effect a simple tap-in for his second.

Mornington hit back in the 70th minute when St Kildaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s keeper charged off his line but failed to make contact with a long throw.

The ball eventually fell to Wayne Gordon on the right of the St Kilda area and his square ball was sidefooted home from close range by Ryan Paczkowski.

Four minutes later scores were level after Paczkowski dummied a Nathan Smith corner and Valadon diving low headed the ball home.

Mornington continued to press without finding the breakthrough and had to settle for a share of the spoils.

Mornington captain Simon Webster is expected to return from injury this week for the home clash with Manningham United and forward Simon Mur is another who could feature in the matchday squad.

Harry McCartney reports that a wellexecuted Paul McGuire free kick in the 80th minute earned Seaford United a 1-1 draw in Saturday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s away clash with Heatherton United.

The sides remained scoreless at the interval despite an entertaining first period in which Heatherton striker Ali Sanad and Seaford counterpart Dylan Waugh both looked dangerous.

Sanadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free kick 10 minutes into the second half eluded all but teammate Klehic Meldin at the back post and his header opened the scoring.

Just when the spark had gone out of the contest a handball just outside the area presented McGuire with his

chance and his powerful strike cleared the defensive wall and sailed into the top corner for a stunning reply.

Defender Chris McKenna made his debut for State 2 South-East side Peninsula Strikers on Saturday but his team went down 3-2 at home to Berwick City.

Erkam Filiz gave Berwick the lead in the 35th minute but a stunning 30-metre strike from Strikersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; midfielder Danny Brooks five minutes into the second half made it 1-1.

Berwick restored its lead six minutes later after Ruben Ichim capitalised on a mix-up between Troy Williams and Grant Davies and broke through to slot the ball past Strikersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; keeper Colin McCormack.

Gary Davidson made it 3-1 in the 69th minute and Strikersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; substitute Trevor Johnston capped an excellent interpassing move with a fine back post header in the 81st minute to make it 3-2.

A major loss for Strikers was the stomach muscle injury to star hitman Aziz Bayeh which forced him off in the second half and may sideline him for a fortnight.

Frankston Pines hopes to resolve the international clearance wrangle involving Mauritian stars Christopher Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Enclume and Cedric Permal in time for this weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s away clash with Berwick City.

Pines suffered a 4-1 home loss on Saturday to Eltham Redbacks despite taking an early lead.

In the 15th minute a Sebastian Gueho cross from the left was met by Ben Millward whose header was tipped onto the bar by the Redbacksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; keeper and Munib Mohamed finished off the rebound to make it 1-0 for Pines.

A couple of minutes later scores were tied after a superb looping header at the back post by Andrew McLean sent the ball into the top far corner.

Mili Muratbegovicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 41st minute strike gave Eltham the half-time lead and McLeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second in the 65th minute gave the visitors a two-goal buffer.

In the 88th minute Matty Davies lost possession and Bradley James was sent through and he slotted the ball home to complete the scoreline.

Pinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; defender Graham Hill is back from suspension this week and the club is in talks with a central defender.

Skye United kicked off its 2017 State League 3 South-East campaign with an emphatic 6-2 away win over

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Dingley Stars on Saturday.

With the game rescheduled at Kingston Heath Soccer Complex, the hosts struck first in the 34th minute.

However Skye captain Mark Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor cancelled out the opener in the same minute, wrong footing the Dingley keeper and scoring from the edge of the area through a sea of bodies.

Parity didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last long and a swift break saw Dingley regain its lead only minutes before half-time.

A five-goal second half barrage turned the game on its head and Skyeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goalfest started in the 54th minute when a Daniel Attard flick on enabled Nick Theodore to run on and finish with a strike into the bottom corner.

In the 64th minute Endeavour United recruit Jason Nowakowski followed up Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free-kick which rattled the crossbar, nodding in from close range.

Two minutes later Attard made it four after Nowakowskiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cutback found the lanky striker inside the area and he volleyed past the Dingley keeper from a tight angle.

Attard assisted substitutes Mohammad Elhassan and Sean Ellicott to add two late goals to complete the rout.

Rosebud Heart is in uncharted territory after losing consecutive league games but despite losing Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s State 4 South away clash 3-2 to Endeavour United its performance was a vast improvement on the previous weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s derby loss to Baxter.

Heart went into this clash without Daniel Hodge, Adam Poole and Chris Sibson who were at a wedding and Hodge will have his tonsils removed on Friday so heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll miss next weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clash with Noble Park.

Endeavour made Heart pay for losing possession in midfield early in the first half when it broke forward quickly and Sebastian Goyenecha slotted the ball past advancing Heart keeper Sean Skelly.

Heartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s star striker Dave Greening hit back in the 33rd minute when he flicked a Blake Hicksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cross past a defender then finished from a one-on-one with the Endeavour keeper.

Four minutes later Heart went in front when a Ryan Monk volley could only be parried and Greening hammered the ball into the roof of the net.

But scores were level in the 39th minute when Heart again lost possession in midfield and a Dalveer Jandu

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Four minutes into the second stanza an excellent counter down the right and a cross was finished with a close range header by Ifelowoa Ogidan for the decisive goal.

On a positive note Italian midfielder Marco Cannella played half a game in the reserves and came off the bench in the second half of the senior game.

Baxter drew 2-2 at home in its State 4 South fixture against Noble Park last weekend with Jake Kidder scoring Baxterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goals.

Somerville Eagles travelled to West Gippsland on Saturday only to go down 2-1 to Drouin Dragons in their State 5 South clash.

Eagles took a 1-0 lead into the break thanks to a 32nd-minute opener from Jarryd Lymer.

Brett Young impressed in his senior debut and the youngster drove the ball across the face of the Dragonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; goal for Lymerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simple tap-in.

The home team hit back in the second half with goals to Mark Rossi and Daniel Patchett to seal the Eaglesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We dominated for the first 45 minutes and could easily have gone in at half-time three or four goals up but we capitulated in the second half,â&#x20AC;? said Eaglesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; coach Neil Herd.

Herd has only had 11 senior players at his disposal for the opening two rounds but expects to have a matchday squad of 15 to face Casey Panthers next weekend and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a chance that he could bring two more debutants into the starting 11.

This weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games: FRIDAY, 8.30pm: Doncaster Rovers v Peninsula Strikers (Anderson Park).

SATURDAY, 3pm: Mornington v Manningham Utd Blues (Dallas Brooks Park), Sth Springvale v Langwarrin (Warner Reserve), Doveton v Seaford Utd (Waratah Reserve), Skye Utd v Brighton (Skye Recreational Reserve), Noble Park v Rosebud Heart (Norman Luth Reserve), Bayside Argonauts v Baxter (Shipston Reserve), Somerville Eagles v Casey Panthers (Somerville Secondary College).

SATURDAY, 7pm: Berwick City v Frankston Pines (Jack Thomas Reserve).

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By Toe Punt IT’S hard not to get excited about the 2017 Peninsula Division season.

All clubs have worked tirelessly over the summer to improve their lists and it’s exciting to report that all have achieved their objective.

Without question, this is going to be the most competitive season in years.

Those that were hoping that Frankston YCW would slip will be saddened by the fact that they have recruited arguably the best Nepean Division defender of the past 10 years in Christian Ongarello, while they have also picked up a 21 monster who stands at 205cm and weight-in at 115kg. The Stonecats do have nine listed players in the VFL, including Ryan Santon, BJ Credlin, Lachy Wallace, Anthony Bruhn and ‘Bundy’ Barry. Whilst they’ll be the team to beat, they won’t be as strong as last season.

The team who led at half time in the grand final against YCW, Mt Eliza, had some deficiencies that seem to have been remedied – ruckman Grant Goodall was a must-get, Brett O’Hanlon was playing AFL a handful of years ago and Shane Tennant arrives with big wraps. The Mounties pre-season form wasn’t great but don’t be fooled, there’s no need to be great in March.

Pines has kept its stars and Paul Scanlon is leaner and fitter than ever.

With a goal-to-goal line of Edwards, Bongetti, Potts, Hendry and Hendry, they’ll be hard to beat.

Chelsea has added some quality to their list, including a late pick-up in Daly Shannon, who comes with big wraps from the Northern Territory.

Karingal has picked up some good players but have lost more. Bonbeach has topped-up with real talent, including former Saint Trent Dennis-Lane and Edithvale has been aggressive in their recruiting and the likes of Bowden, Clark and Tagg will be huge ins. Michael Bussey is a gun!

Langwarrin appears to be the only club not to have had much luck in the recruiting stakes, whilst Mornington has been quieter than usual too, although Xavier Barry-Murphy has huge wraps.

The team I expect will be a bolter in 2017 is Seaford. The Tigers improved

rapidly as the season went on last season and they have added some real A-Grade talent – Brayden Irving is said to be flying!

Bonbeach Ins: Trent Dennis-Lane (VAFA), Jason Ferraro (Central Highlands), Tom Stephens (Chelsea), Gavin Vassallo (North Central), Sam Williams (SFL), Ryan Eaton (Ellinbank FL) Outs: Nick Alexandrou (Hampden FL), Chris Bryan (Keysborough).

Injuries to key players at key times hurt the Sharks last season and they’ll be looking for a better run in 2017.

Trent Dennis-Lane, who has played at the highest level, is the obvious key to their pre-season movements, whilst they still have arguably the best player in the competition in Shane McDonald. Chris Bryan will be a loss considering his value deep forward.

The Sharks won’t challenge for the title but they’ll play a role in who plays finals.

Chelsea Ins: Brendan Dess (VAFA), Jack Gaze (Heathcote), Rhys Hensel (Tallangatta), Simon Mitchelhill (O&M), Matthew Mitchell (Essendon FL), Daniel Monforte (SFL), Aaron Pawel (Edi-Asp), Trent Styles (Karingal), Daly Shannon (NT) Outs: Beau Caia (Goulburn Valley FL), Ryan & Michael Dyer (Southern FL), Hudson Thomas (eastern FL).

The Gulls have been super active in the pre-season and the result has been some more than handy recruits. Offfield stability was as important to the Chelsea FC as on-field success and they have been able to enter the 2017 season with everyone committed and on the same page. The hoops are starting from a long way back though and whilst they’ll find more consistency and make-up some ground, finals isn’t a reality.

Edi-Asp Ins: Brent Bowden (Foster), Tom Burley (SFL), Michael Bussey (Eastern FL), Matt Clark (Foster), Dermot Cleary (VAFA), Ryde Love-Linay (VAFA), Rhett Moor (Foster), Brad Tagg (Foster), James Van-Minnen (SFL), Callan Vandyke (Foster), Tim Yeowart (SFL).

Outs: Lachlan Batten (Doveton), Shaun Jamieson (Eastern FL), Zac Muscialli (Dromana), Aaron pawel (Chelsea).

One thing we do know is that the Eagles are well coached. Personnel was an issue last season and they were a bit lean in their stocks. Some more than handy returns in Clark, Bowden and Tagg will make a difference while Bussey and Burley are significant ins. The Eagles did put a lot into Batten, however, and he doing a backflip and returning to Doveton has hurt their unlikely premiership aspirations.

Frankston YCW Ins: Christian Ongarello (Dromana), Lachy Williams (Nepean), Macklin Raine (Maffra) Outs: Jordan Alves (Tyabb), Aidan Fischer (Seaford).

Anyone who goes into this season not having Frankston YCW as premiership favourite needs to consider counselling. The Stonecats have lost some quality to the VFL, however, they have enormous talent underneath and have added one of the best defenders in the game in Christian Ongarello. Anthony Bruhn did a pre-season at Bulldogs, BJ Credlin at Richmond and Ryan Santon at Sandringham.

Karingal Ins: Damien Ashcroft (Paynesville), Paul Hopes (Northern FL), Andrew McInnes (Carlton), Chris McInnes (Devon Meadows), Steven Mihvec (Devon Meadows), Jesse Ramirez (VAFA), Aisea Valenti (Dolphins), Jacob Duscher (Dolphins) Outs: Harry Czarnecki (Southern FL), Grant Goodall (Mt Eliza), Anthony Joel (Ellinbank), Aaron Paxton (Sorrento), Leigh Poholke (Sorrento), Travis Puntaroni (South East FL), Tom Wilkinson (Murray FL) The Bulls will continue their improvement this season with some good recruits. Andrew McInnes from Carlton is the obvious big time get, while Damien Ashcroft and Aisea Valenti from Dolphins are big ins too.

They would have liked to have hungon to quality teenagers Czarnecki and Puntaroni, while skipper Paxton, Wilkinson and Goodall are significant outs. Karingal will improve a little but don’t expect too much movement up the ladder.

Langwarrin Ins: Jason Curry (Frankston Bombers), Jack Henderson (Devon Meadows), Owen Uaongo (SFL), Outs: Ryan Smyth (Dromana), Kyle

Bussuttil-Ingliss (Dromana), Dylan Luxa (Eastern FL), Mark McGill (AFL QLD) The Kangas were the surprise packet last season, given all of their exits during the 2016 pre-season. Kids were given an opportunity and despite a couple of horror defeats, were genuinely competitive. Most teams in the competition have recruited well in the off-season and will improve.

The Kangas haven’t been successful in the recruitment stakes and this will see them stagnate. Langwarrin will be looking for further improvement from the young talent but it won’t be enough not to finish bottom three.

Mornington Ins: Michael Barnes (Yarra Ranges), Xavier Barry-Murphy (Eastern FL), Rhys Healey (Bendigo FL), Brett McLeary (West Gippsland), Peter McGettigan (Central Highlands), Chris Williams (VAFA), Outs: Michael Altenkirch (Tyabb), James Cameron (AFL Townsville), Ryan O’Dell (Eastern FL), Barry Smeeton (AFL QLD), Ben Wells (Alberton FL), The Doggies have lost some topend talent in the pre-season and the likes of Jimmy Cameron, Smeeton and O’Dell won’t be easy to replace.

Coach Chris Holcombe is a craftsman though and always has the ability to pull a rabbit out of the hat. Mornington flew home last season and was one of the best performed teams after a slow and disappointing start – don’t expect a warm up this season from the boys in the kennel. A practice match victory over Hastings suggests the Doggies will be right in it.

Mt Eliza: Ins: Grant Goodall (Karingal), Brett O’Hanlon (Golden Rivers FL), Shane Tennant (Eastern FL), Outs: Jack Cole (Southern FL), Matt Neratzoglou (VAFA), At half time in the 2016 Grand Final, Mt Eliza looked the better team and many were justified in their thoughts that they would go on and win the flag. Whilst they were beaten, the Mounties know that they’re not far off. This would have spurred them during the pre-season. They have some of the best young talent in the competition and have added genuine A-Graders in Goodall, O’Hanlon and Tennant. With a year under the belt and knowing what to expect, the best

coach in the business in Troy Shannon will have them right where he needs them at the right time.

Pines Ins: Damien Lawrence (Seaford), Lachy Marshall (Pearcedale), Taylor Meyer (Southern FL), Ben Thomas (Alberton FL), Byron Tovara (Southern FL), Jordan Waite (Southern FL), Shaun White (Ellinbank).

Outs: The Pythons couldn’t afford to lose anyone in the off-season, given their skinny list, and all indications are that they have kept them all, except for a couple of retirements. Pines has been big on recruiting young talent to the club to ensure sustainable success and the likes of Lawrence and Marshall fit that bill. Shaun White returns too, which is great news. We know Pines has arguably the best four players in the competition in Aaron Edwards, Luke Potts, Paul Scanlon (has dropped seven kilos) and Tim Bongetti and if they can play every game, then Pines should be there when the whips are cracking again.

Seaford Ins: Jack Ball (Southern FL), Aiden Fischer (Frankston YCW), Daniel Lewis (Ovens & King FL), Matthew McCormack (Eastern FL), Damien Rayson (VAFA), Nick Shannon (Southern FL), Tom Shaw (Somerville), Brayden Irving (Dolphins).

Outs: Damien Lawrence (Pines), Seaford progressed very nicely under first year coach Ben Murphy last season and you can expect the improvement to continue in 2017.

Seaford will be the bolter this season and leap into the top three with some more than handy recruits, led by ruckman Nick Shannon from Narre Warren, Matthew McCormack from the Eastern FL (Norwood), Damien Rayson from the Ammos and century goal kicker Daniel Lewis joins the returning Tommy Shaw in the forward line. Brayden Irving returns from the Dolphins, Mark Di Blasio from a knee and Dean Williamson from an ankle.

2017 Ladder Prediction: Frankston YCW, Mt Eliza, Pines, Seaford, Edithvale, Bonbeach, Mornington, Karingal, Chelsea, Langwarrin

Frankston tipped to top Nepean in 2017 NEPEAN LEAGUE

By Toe Punt Season 2017 brings with it a real air of excitement.

There are four new coaches in the competition - Leigh Stewart at Pearcedale, Bevan Malloy at Somerville, Brad Arnold at Crib Point and Adrian McBean at Rosebud – all are expected to have positive impacts on their clubs.

Round 1 is mouth-watering and in many ways will tell a lot about what we can expect from teams this season.

Tyabb has the benefit of playing last week against Hastings when it faces Crib Point this week.

The Yabbies have added some talent and the Pies have lost some – mainly in ruckman James Cook.

Frankston hosts Dromana – what a great first-up game for the Tigers to see where they’re at against the side many believe are certainties for the premiership. Bombers pre-season

form has been sensational, beating Frankston YCW, Mt Eliza and Bonbeeach, all Peninsula finals teams last season.

The Tigers needed some height and strength around the footy and they have been able to get that.

Pearcedale and Devon Meadows go toe-to-toe. The hoops are probably on the rise and Devon had 20-odd players apply for a clearance from their club.

Somerville, which has lost three starting forwards and three starting defenders from their best 2016 side, host Red Hill, who have recruited a couple.

Rosebud, which finished third last season, hosts the team many believe will make a significant move – Sorrento. The Buds have a new coach and that will make a significant difference. Sorrento has recruited nothing but A-Graders and will be right there when the whips are cracking.

Finally, the premiers, Hastings,

who have added a couple, play host to Rye, who have lost the fab-four, as well as Brady Egan.

There’s more questions than answers as we head into Round 1, however, things should present a little clear at 5pm on Saturday.

Let’s take a look at the ins and outs.

Crib Point Ins: Elliot Avis (VAFA), Mitchell Chopping (Peninsula Div), Aaron King (Hastings), Ben King (Hastings), Outs: James Cook (Alberton), Lee Koerner (Somerville), Kain Stratton (Hastings) The general feeling among the Magpies in 2017 under new ‘first time’ coach Brad Arnold is that kids are going to be given every opportunity.

There hasn’t been a lot of recruiting in the off-season and the loss of ruckman James Cook and run-with player Kain Stratton will be signifi-

cant. Don’t expect too much ladder movement.

Devon Meadows Ins: Matthew Italiano (Essendon FL), Allan Murray (Eastern FL), Outs: Jack Hazendonk (Poowong), Chris Doria (Poowong), Alex Doria (Poowong), Mitch Bond (Elinbank), Rhys Shortis (Elinbank), Craig Thorne (Elinbank), Troy Aust (South East FL), Josh Stewart (South East FL), Jayden Sullivan (South East FL), Brandon Wapshot (South East FL), Corey Walker (South East FL), Brodie White (South East FL), Tyrone Achilies, Brayden Calvert (VAFA), Nathan Dumergue (Southern FL), Kai Phillipson (Southern FL), Dean Smith (Yarra Ranges), Steven Mihvec (Karingal), Chris & Andrew McInnes (Karingal), Dylan Hand (retired), Glenn Michie (retired), Steven Roberts (retired), Marcus Roberts (retired), Jack Henderson (Langwarrin).

The big story of the pre-season has been the huge amount of clearances

requested from Devon Meadows. The last time we saw something like this in the MPNFL was at Karingal and they now are only getting back on their feet. Activity long before Christmas suggested then that Devon players were having meetings with other clubs and yours truly was hearing from various sources that between 1015 players were considering a move.

I was publicly smashed for sharing the information, however, it appears now that the information presented was unfortunately conservative. In further worrying news, the club was also advertising for Under 19s prior to the season. Unfortunately for the Panthers, the season is going to be a lean one.

Dromana Ins: Jacob Barker (Southern FL), Kyle Busuttil-Inglis, Ryan Smyth (Langwarrin), Cameron Carmody (Yarra Ranges), Jeremy Daniel (Tyabb), Zac Muscialli (Edi-Asp), Continued next page

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Continued from previous page Outs: Rohan Bleeker (Elinbank), Christian Ongarello (YCW).

One should not underestimate the significant loss of multiple Team of the Year player Christian Ongarello.

‘Onga’ provides enormous leadership and allowed the coach Rikki Johnston to swing. They needed some support for Beau Cosson and got it in the form of Cameron Carmody. They also needed some grunt around the footy – enter Zac Muscialli from Edithvale.

The Tigers will be knocking on the door again but not loud enough to break-in.

Frankston Ins: Mitch Bosward (Central Murray), Corey Buchan (Dolphins), Alex Harnett (Pearcedale), Jay Reynolds (Central Murray).

Outs: Nil Many believe that Frankston Bombers is the flag favourite going into the 2017 season. It has recruited extremely well and the pre-season form has been faultless. Without question, on paper, the Bombers are the best side in it. There is only one way up for the Bombers and that is to go one step better. There’s no question they will have learned a lot from last season and will be better prepared.

Hastings Ins: Ricky Ferraro (Central Highlands), James Marasco (Yarra Ranges), Kain Stratton (Crib Point), Outs: Damien Stone (Southern FL), Ben & Aaron King (Crib Point).

The Blues have added some real talent to a list that was the best side in the finals series in 2016 and ultimately won the premiership. Things clicked for the Blues in the final six weeks of the season and many say they started playing the ‘Brendan Dunne way’.

2017 is about hunger. If the hunger is still as strong to go back-to-back, they

have to be the team to beat.

Pearcedale Ins: Billy Bryant (Colac), Caleb Cox, Harrison Thompson, Dylan Ryan, Jake Ryan (Somerville), Basil Sibasado (West Gippsland).

Outs: Alex Harnett (Bombers), Chris Irving (Red Hill), Dean Janssen (Eastern FL), Lachy Marshall (Pines).

A new coach in the experienced Leigh Stewart will bring some renewed enthusiasm. ‘Stewy’ is an experienced, tactical campaigner, however, he is also old-fashioned and a traditionalist. ‘Stewy’ won’t try and over complicate the game style and will play to his team’s strengths.

Expect a more consistent Dales that will trouble some sides, however, they won’t push for a place in the top five.

Red Hill Ins: Ben Hughes (Gippsland FL), Chris Irving (Pearcedale) Outs: Harry Larwill (VAFA), Two big ‘ins’ in Ben Hughes and Chris Irving are going to make the Hillmen a much better side. The enigmatic Harry Larwill leaves, which will rob coach Tony Blackford of a player who can play both ends. The Hillmen led the eventual 2016 premier midway through an elimination final. They should be there again, however, they will need some luck along the way.

Rosebud Ins: Felix Dunn, Oliver Dunn (Ellinbank), Keiran Eddington (VAFA), Brayden Glaum (VAFA), Hamish Martin (AFL North Coast), Jake McBean (AFL Barwon), Rhys McLennan (Bendigo FL), Seth O’Reily (Central Gippsland), Ed Schellander (Essendon FL), Bart Wallace (Yarra Ranges), Tyler Sinclair (Heathcote) Outs: Lachy Armstrong (Golden Rivers), Glen Boyington (Maryborough), Cody Mulcair (Maryborough), Nick Boswell (Pines).

The Buds have recruited quite well and will no doubt benefit from having a new coach in the very experienced Adrian McBean. The Buds have a wealth of talent and given the right direction, will have sustained success for years. Their best is potent and even under trying circumstances last season, still finished top three. The Buds are definitely part of premiership discussions.

Rye Ins: Rhys Burns (Sorrento), Tim Churchin (AFL Cairns), Harley Cole (Sunraysia), Zac Little (Eastern FL), Jari McDonald (North Gippsland), Gabrielle Nicolla (Red Hill), Renton Sanderson (Sorrento), Dekodda Thomson-Irvin (Sorrento), Ben Trivett (VAFA), Jamie Turner (Alberton), Oscar Whitty (Mt Eliza) Outs: Nathan Henley, Ryan Mullett, Dean Millhouse, Simon Taylor, (Southern FL), Harry Crowe (VAFA), Brady Egan (North East FL).

It’s going to be a very, very tough year for Rye. The Demons have lost the big connection in Henley, Mullet, Millhouse and Bardon and have not replaced them. Its best young talent in Brady Egan has also gone. There’s a concentration on youth at the club, which is great for the future, however, it will take time to deliver any results.

There’s no way the Demons will win more than they lose.

Somerville Ins: Andres Everitt (Carlton), Lee Koerner (Crib Point) Outs: Luke Collie (Mid-Gippsland), Calex Cox (Pearecdale), Ben Crowe (VAFA), Tom Shaw (Seaford), Adam Rose (VAFA), Dylan & Jake Ryan (Pearcedale), Caleb Cox (Pearcedale), Scott Simpson (WAFL), Michael Towan (VAFA), Todd Farrelly (retired), Luke Rowe (Overseas).

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lies. David Hirst steps aside as coach and the experienced and highly-decorated Bevan Malloy comes in, despite not coaching for a handful of years.

They lose forwards Luke Rowe, Ben Crowe and Tom Shaw, as well as key defenders Todd Farrelly, Luke Collie and Scott Simpson. The Ryan’s also head to Pearcedale. Andres Everitt will be a great recruit but he can’t be everywhere. The Eagles will be the side that drops out for the expense of Sorrento.

Sorrento Ins: Chris Dawes (Melbourne), Troy Schwarze (Kyabram), Daniel Grant (AFL QLD), Andrew Lovett (Sunraysia), Justin McCleary (Ellinbank), Aaron Paxton (Karingal), Leigh Poholke (Karingal), Outs: Rob Forrest (Avon FL), Brodie Webb (Mid Gippsland), There has been no bigger talk in the pre-season than Sorrento. Whilst the Sharks have done their very best to keep things low key, it’s hard to do so when you recruit an AFL premiership player in Chris Dawes. Poholke returns to get the third or fourth best defender, while Paxton and McLeary are recruited to strengthen the defence.

Then two of the best running defenders the game has seen at local level in Daniel Grant and Troy Schwarze decide to return – and did we mention Andrew Lovett! The Sharks will be the bolter.

Tyabb Ins: Jordan Alves (YCW), Michael Altenkirch (Mornington), Luke Bakker (South East FL), Jed Benham (South East FL), Nick Cox (Peninsula), Jesse Day (South East FL), Matt Grazules (South East FL), Matt Harvey-Sich (South East FL), Jarryd Hendrikx (West Gippsland), Ben Little (South East FL), Jordan Pollard (VAFA), Matt Shaw (South East FL),

James Tomlinson (South East FL), Tyson Wilson (VAFA).

Outs: Adrian Clay (Maryborough), Jeremy Daniel (Dromana), Corey Buchan (Bombers).

The Yabbies have continued their successful recruiting drive in the off-season, adding young talent to ensure long-term sustainability. Coach Mark Paganoni and his support team should be commended. They have thought outside the square (Daniel Kerr against Hastings) and looked at ways to bring the right attention to the club. The Yabbies were very competitive for the most part last season and they’ll be looking to improve on that for the full season. The Yabbies will win a few games.

2017 Home & Away Ladder (Prediction): Frankston, Sorrento, Hastings, Rosebud, Red Hill, Dromana, Somerville, Pearcedale, Crib Point, Rye, Devon Meadows, Tyabb

RPP Footy Show kicks-off

THE RPP Footy Show will head into another exciting season, kicking-off on Saturday, April 8.

Tony Blackford and Scott Beel will once again saddle-up with the News’ own Andrew ‘Toe Punt’ Kelly, whilst Michael Voss will join a host of Peninsula Division guests.

On the first show, MPNFL Sharks’ coach John Hynes will join the panel to discuss the MCG-clash against Geelong for the number one title in Victorian football.

Pines coach Pat Swayne and new Karingal coach Andrew Sharp will also be in the studio to talk about their club’s prospects this season.

On April 8, RPP will call all the action between Mt Eliza and Seaford.

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Imogen eyes volleyball goals

By Stephen Taylor LIFE revolves around a court – either indoors or at the beach – for Mornington volleyballer Imogen Barron-Toop.

When she’s not diving for the ball or smashing a return she’s probably thinking about it.

Imogen, 15, heads to Perth on Wednesday to compete in the Victorian beach volleyball team. She will stay on to train at the Australian beach volleyball camp before going to Thailand to play for Australia in the junior women’s development team, this time in indoor volleyball.

Imogen, in Year 10 at Haileybury College, plays for Eastside Hawks in Dandenong. It’s no picnic: she trains

three or four times a week at the Eastern Institute of Volleyball in Croydon and then plays once or twice a week in the middle position.

Last year, Imogen competed in the under-16 school sport Victoria state volleyball team which won silver, after a stint in the under-17 state development team competition. She also took part in the Australian junior women’s development training camp, at Churchill, in Victoria, with 50 girls from all over Australia.

There is a big future in the sport and Imogen hopes to pick up a US college volleyball scholarship and, eventually, play the sport professionally. To achieve this she is compiling

a CV – much of it on video – showing footage of her skills in competition.

As has become customary for sport’s high-achievers, she will apply for the scholarship in mid year 12 and then prepare for tests in the hope of being accepted. As her mother Francesca said, acceptance will depend on her grades.

“She’d love to play professionally,” Ms Barron-Toop said. “It’s not cheap, and Imogen, who is self-funded, is looking for sponsorships to help defray costs.”

The Volleyroos – the Australian women’s national volleyball team – might just have a new member soon.

Have ball will travel: Mornington volleyballer Imogen Barron-Toop has the world at her feet.

Picture: Gary Sissons

Peninsula Pirates race to swim win CAMARADERIE and living active lifestyles lie at the heart of open water swimming – and central to that is an annual swim challenge between three groups who took to the waters off Mornington last week.

The Peninsula Pirates, Mt Martha Icebergers and Brighton Icebergers raced each other over the 2.5km course off Mornington Lifesaving Club, Sunday 26 March.

The Heavyweight Champions of the Bay races have been run for the past eight years and are described by organiser Nicole Chester as being “mostly light hearted with a strong dash of competitiveness – or as competitive as the odd 30, many 40s, more 50s and a sprinkling of 60-yearolds can be”.

Falling water temperatures added an element of “toughness” to the occasion.

“The event was a success, with about 50 swimmers from the three clubs competing,” Ms Chester said.

“The score was previously four wins each between the Brighton Icebergers and Peninsula Pirates, with the Mt

Martha club only new to the race over the past couple of years. This time the Peninsula Pirates won, tipping the score to 5-4 their way.

“Unfortunately for Brighton, quite a few of their quick swimmers are out injured while the Peninsula Pirates were in prime form and had a very strong representation. Water conditions were perfect.”

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The ‘real’ cost of renovating RENOVATING takes time. The problem is, you never know how much until you begin the process. Many home buyers enthusiastically jump right in without realising just how many twists and turns there can be, and how far away the finish line may be. Dream homes can be made, but not without some considerable effort, patience, adaptability and holding on to your sanity by a thread when it’s determined to fly out of that sensational new floor to ceiling window!

Darren and Mary-Lou bought a beach bungalow in 2000. It’s now 2017 and there’s still work to be done.

Yes, they tenanted it for three years while wondering how to proceed – to bulldoze or not to bulldoze – and only really began proper construction work when Mary-Lou insisted she had a real front door in 2003. And yes, the transformation from authentic Peninsula seaside weekender to streamlined, contemporary classic is impressively subtle, yet brimming with innovation and seductive seaswept space - but there has been a cost and it’s not only financial.

“Renovating is a long, slow slog.

Time almost stands still when you are living in a construction site and you’ve got to go to work, be a project manager, take care of all those minute details. We completely rejigged the internal space. The stairs were moved, the rooms made bigger and we extended out the front to include a new kitchen.” (The ‘kitchen’ they had

been using for eight months while under construction was an old door placed over a bath and a basin.) “We wanted to remain true to the aesthetic of the original building. Keep that beach house feel but drag it into the 21st century. It almost killed me!” says Darren.

This ‘near death’ experience has resulted in perfection, but you can see the blood, sweat and tears in every corner of every room. Three new bathrooms, four bedrooms (two up and two down) and an upstairs living space that goes on forever. The master bedroom flows on to a beautifully hardy Blackbutt timber deck which has full views of the bay, while the original Victorian Ash floorboards now line the new wine cellar beneath the stairs. They also retained the original post and rail constructed ceiling. After realising they never wanted to leave, they also installed a ResiLift from the Residential Lift Company. It tucks neatly into the old chimney shaft opposite the garage and arrives in the kitchen on the second floor.

“We don’t even want to go on holidays anymore”, says Darren, now they know the roots they have planted are strong and long lasting. “It’s been worth the time and effort

to get the result. Now it’s all about the finishes. Which paint, which doors to put where. The final details. The really enjoyable stuff.”

If you had told Darren and MaryLou what would be involved at the beginning of the project perhaps they wouldn’t have gone ahead – but the result is truly stunning.

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autumn HOME MAKER The truth about tap water YOU drink it and shower in it every day, but do you really know whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in your tap water? Recent tests have shown that tap water along the Mornington Peninsula contains chlorine and significant mineral hardness, which can impact your health and your homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plumbing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chlorine is typically added to city water to kill harmful bacteria, but it can also have a detrimental effect on beneficial gut flora,â&#x20AC;? says Holistic Nutritionist Emma Park.

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A contemporary take on the great Australian Beach shack CONSTRUCTED by Prebuilt, a leading Australian prefab construction company, this Victorian coastal home is situated less than 200 metres away from the idyllic Merricks Beach on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.

The Merricks Beach home features a U-shape design with three bedrooms, a play room, an open-plan kitchen, meals and living areas, with a featuring a double sided fire place with a central courtyard deck.

Full-height windows facing the inner courtyard create a pleasing outlook that incorporates glimpses between the kitchen, meals and living areas and the playroom. This transparency helps create a relaxed holiday environment within this modular home design.

When the weather becomes more intense, the owners can choose to sit in the living room by the fire and watch the rain falling down through the large windows featured in every room of the house.

This perfectly connected family holiday home, sits unobtrusively within the native coastal environment of the Mornington Peninsula. An exterior palette of dark-stained timber with contrasting natural timber and galvanised steel grounds this house into its coastal bush environment.

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THE team at Undercover Blinds has over 100 years combined experience within the blinds and awnings industry.

If you are looking for a quality solution to your outdoor shade project, they can help. With their years of experience in the industry you will have the expert advice you need for a successful project.

Owner, Chris Reynolds, started Undercover Blinds in 2007 primarily as an installations company, and then two years later he saw a decent opportunity in specialized external applications.

“The team at Undercover Blinds have arranged many award winning installations as we are all about awnings and blinds. We are passionate about supplying high quality products for our customer’s particular application,” said Chris. “Our core products are folding arm awnings and the next biggest would be alfresco blinds, where you put blinds around the outside area to create a room.”

Chris says the most on trend product at the moment would have to be the all season’s retractable roofing system.

“This system is without a doubt the next big thing. It has become extremely popular for outdoor areas and some people are designing their alfresco areas around it. We have been doing these retractable roofs for 20 years but lately they have become one of the most popular products.

You can use them on large areas of small patios,” said Chris.

Undercover Blinds has always had a strong focus on quality which Chris is proud to say continues today.

“Our company is built to a standard and not a price.

There is a strong focus on quality and expertise in everything we do. We primarily focus on the Mornington Peninsula from Mordialloc to Portsea.”

Undercover Blinds specialise in all outdoor awnings and blinds.

They are open Monday to Friday from 7.30am till 5.30pm, and Saturday by appointment.

Undercover Blinds is at Factory 21/61 Frankston Gardens Drive, Carrum Downs.

Phone 9775 1726. www.undercoverblinds.com.au

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