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Doubles help state’s record enrolments EYEWITNESSES could be excused for claiming they were seeing double double when Eastbourne primary School, Rosebud opened for business last Friday. Twins Christopher and Violet Piggott, 5, above, and Alexandra and Jessie Smith, 4, left, were among the starters for the 2020 school year. The Piggotts started in prep and the Smiths enrolled as pre-foundation preps. The quartet were among more than 81,000 children starting school across Victoria. A record one million youngsters now attend the state’s 1543 government, 498 Catholic and 222 independent primary schools. Pictures: Yanni

Shire honours for leading citizens VERONICA Whittaker is Mornington Peninsula Shire’s 2020 Citizen of the Year. Ms Whittaker was recognised for her work with not-for-profit boutique Clothes4U which provides clothing and support to those in need. The service began in 2013 when a group of peninsula women got together to discuss how they could help disadvantaged women and girls. Their idea was to “pamper women who were fragile and raise their confidence”.

Ms Whittaker was elected president and Clothes4U now offers clothing, shoes, under garments and toiletries to men and women. Education programs assist with interview preparation and clients can have a free hairdressing service weekly. Clothes4U is a registered charity with deductible-gift status. The shire’s 2020 Young Citizen of the Year is Ellie-May Maguire, 22. She is being recognised for her advocacy in juvenile diabetes research, her

contribution to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), her involvement with the local Type 1 Diabetes community, and her own career as a paramedic. Ms Maguire is the public face of JDRF at Kids in the House in Canberra. She was also involved in securing bipartisan support from the government for $54.5 million in funding for clinical research to prevent, treat and cure Type 1 Diabetes. The Mornington Peninsula 2020

Community Event of the Year is the 91st Red Hill Show. The show on Saturday 9 March 2019 was run by the Red Hill Horticultural Society formed in 1896. The showgrounds were transformed into a colourful and entertaining spectacle attracting about 11,000 people. They included 96 trade sites, 450 exhibitors, 1500 exhibits supported by 150 volunteers. Peninsula producers were the focus of the event and the newly created Mornington Peninsula Paddock was

full, with gourmet food and 5-star producers. The show focuses on social sustainability and community building and provides an opportunity for community groups to fundraise and/or promote their organisations. The selection panel when considering nominations for the 2020 Citizen of the Year Award agreed some candidates warranted consideration beyond the scope of the award categories. Continued Page 3

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New awards cater for more categories Continued from Page 1 Three new awards were created: Community Inspiration, Lifetime Achievement and Acknowledgement of Excellence. Community Inspiration Awards went to Valerie Rowe and Harrison Hansen. Ms Rowe recently set up Seawinds Capel Sound Boomerang Bags, which sews reusable bags to reduce plastic bag use. She coordinates the group and works with the community to see where help is needed. She recently coordinated swags for the homeless on the peninsula foreshores and organised cancer bags so those receiving intravenous treatment could be more mobile. Another of Ms Rowe’s initiatives is Boomer Bears made using recycled fabric. The small handmade teddies are used by emergency services crews when attending difficult family scenes and car accidents to reduce stress on young children. Local services say the bears give staff and volunteers a “real lift in sad situations”. As well as managing the Angel Op Shop in Rosebud and increasing their profits for charities, Ms Rowe organises fundraisers for families in need, volunteers for emergency events, and is a foster mum for dogs for kids with disabilities. Harrison (Harry) Hansen, 16, completed Year 10 at Western Port Secondary College last year. As a Year 10 leader he has been involved in mentoring programs for years 3 and 4 students to support their successful transition to secondary schooling. With the support of other Year 10 leaders, he ran the Year 7 camp and helped organise and run community days, such as R U OK Day, and ran school tours for prospective parents and students. He has participated on many committees organised by school leadership seeking feedback about college initiatives and is also involved in the Youth Advisory Council. Lifetime Achievement Awards went to William Mackenzie and Jean Stirling. William (Bill) Mackenzie, 95, has had a long and full life. He was involved in the Mornington and Frankston Rotary clubs and in establishing Mount Martha Rotary Club. He was a foundation member of Mount Martha Probus, member of Mount Martha Bowls Club, founding member and elder of Mount Martha Uniting Church and secretary of Mount Martha Book Club. Mr Mackenzie volunteers to fundraise for many organisations, hands out how-to-vote cards at elections, runs book stalls, takes parishioners to appointments, and opens his home to bible study classes. He established Kankama, in Mornington, to provide a day service to adults with intellectual disabilities. Lifetime Achievement Award winner Jean Stirling, 91, has been recognised for her “exemplary and dedicated service to the Sorrento community through 65 years of active volunteering”. Ms Stirling was a foundation member of the Sorrento Ambulance Committee which raised funds to buy land for an ambulance station in 1965. She was secretary of the Sorrento Presbyterian Church committee Church Ladies Guild for 25 years and organised fetes and flower

Pictured at the Mornington peninsula Shire awards ceremony are, clockwise from main picture, the mayor Cr Sam Hearn with Val Rowe, Community Inspiration Award; Veronica Whittaker, Citizen of the Year; Harry Hansen, Community Inspiration Award; Spenser Unthank, vice-chair, The Peninsula Group – Uncle Bob’s Club; Acknowledgement of Excellence Awards went to Rob Connor, Red Hill Show, Community Event of the Year, and Jean Stirling, Lifetime Achievement Award: Young Citizen of the Year Ellie-May Maguire; Uncle Bob’s Club committee members Clem Kleinig OAM, Ralph Allen and Mary Allen; Citizen of the Year Veronica Whittaker. Pictures: Supplied

shows to support church activities. She was also secretary of the Sorrento Red Cross committee and arranged for the first visits of the mobile blood bank to Sorrento. Ms Stirling has also been involved with the Sorrento Op Shop and Nepean Historical Society and has been recognised for her work with them. Living in Sorrento all her life she maintains a strong commitment to the community and is still an active volunteer. An Acknowledgement of Excellence Award was presented to Uncle Bob’s Club for its Annual Good Friday Wheelbarrow Push. The club has raised money for the Royal Children’s Hospital for 60 years. The peninsula members of the club consist of fewer than 20 members – many in their 70s and 80s.

Their main event is the 29-kilometre Good Friday Wheelbarrow Push from Sorrento to Safety Beach. People drop money into the barrow and into collection tins as walkers pass by on their sixhour journey. CFA crews in fire trucks drive around collecting on behalf of Uncle Bob’s Club. Volunteers, including members of other service clubs, collect coins at traffic lights between Mornington and Rosebud. Over the years the event has raised more than $2 million – with last year’s event raising about $90,000. The mayor Cr Sam Hearn thanked all winners and nominees for their commitment to the community. “Their stories and efforts inspire all of us to give back for the good of others,” he said. “Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition.” Stephen Taylor

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Shire wants more power under planning laws Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire is taking the lead role in pressing the state government to make it easier for municipalities to enforce planning and environment regulations. Under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 shire officers cannot stop work or force breaches to be rectified. The officers have told councillors the cost and time of enforcing the act is being played “for clear commercial advantage”. They can negotiate, issue $800-$1600 fines or apply to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal for enforcement orders or embark on costly and time-wasting court cases, where fines can go as high as $180,000. The shire wants to be able to call a halt to works judged to be in breach of the act, as can be done under the building, public health and wellbeing and the local government acts. “This system often sees matters take from months to years to have a planning compliance investigation resolved via the Magistrates court and then VCAT,” shire officers told councillors at their Tuesday 28 January meeting. The officers’ report was made following a notice of motion lodged by Cr David Gill seeking to give municipalities greater power under the planning and environment act.

Issues flowing on from shortcomings in the act included: n The breach being allowed to continue for too long; n The situation changing or getting worse before any action can be taken; and, n Time and cost pressures. “Not only would a change in the act enable councils to carry out statutory planning duties quicker, but would likely assist unclogging the overwhelmed [VCAT] and courts with potentially unnecessary matters,” the officers’ background report stated. The report estimated it would cost the up to $9000 to draw up a plan advocating the government change the Planning and Environment Act 1987. Councillors want a report by April outlining a “clear advocacy and action plan on the problems associated with planning compliance and the lack of powers provided to all councils”. The plan will also give examples of how the system “hinders our ability to enforce planning permit conditions in a timely manner due to state government sanctioned processes that ensure long delays and heavy costs to our community and council, even when urgent health and safety concerns are involved”. The shire will also send a copy to the Municipal Association of Victoria and all Victorian municipalities seeking “their support in our advocacy for reforms” of the system.

SORRENTO Bowls club president Alan Fincher, Nepean MP Chris Brayne, Australia Day ambassador Alison Harcourt AO, Cr Hugh Fraser and Hannah Milner who led the singing of the National Anthem.

Sorrento ‘abandoned’ on Australia Day MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillor Hugh Fraser has added to the national debate over Australia Day being 26 January by pointing out the date’s significance to Sorrento. In his Australia Day address Cr Fraser noted that the first European settlement in Victoria, at Sorrento, was abandoned on 26 January 1804, just four months after in was established. Cr Fraser said Lt Governor David Collins arrived at Sorrento in October 1803, with two ships, officers, marines, convicts free settlers, a public service and a printing press to print his general orders and garrison orders. “I think the really important point is that in marking the significance of this date as a nation – not one size fits all,” Cr Fraser said during his Australia Day address at Sorrento Bowls Club. “Looking at the chequered history of Australia Day as the 26 January – it might be said that it is

particularly Sydney centric, with perhaps diminished significance in south and western Australia having very different establishment dates. “Here at Sorrento this date has a very special significance. It was on 26 January - 216 years ago in 1804 - when Lt Governor Collins together with the first settlement chaplain Robert Knopwood decamped and were rowed out to the transport [vessel] Ocean and taking with them on the ship settlers, convicts and some marines, the public service and that printing press – the British government abandoned the first European settlement in Victoria. “The chaplain, Knopwood, records in his diary three days later: We heard from the camp that many of the natives were about it, and that one was in the camp. “The Bunurong/Boon Wurrung had re occupied their land.”

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CHALLENGE KIDS TAKE TO THE WATER Children attending the Challenge Summer Camp had a marine focus for their day of activity on Tuesday 21st January. In the morning they swam with the dolphins, followed by lunch of do- it yourself wraps at Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron, prior to a boating afternoon in a moderate 12 -14 knot breeze. These children are members of “Challenge -supporting kids with cancer” which provides varied activities designed to assist them and their families in dealing with their health challenges. The Blairgowrie sailing was a very small part of what Challenge achieves year in and year out. To read about their work, check their website and perhaps find a way to support them. They motored in the marina and beyond in the BYS Patrol Boats. They sailed on a small keelboat. Accompanied by experienced volunteer they were shown how the Hansa 303 yacht works. They enjoyed a drinks and ice cream treat before returning to camp.

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Green light for ‘first shot’ project Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au IT is not remembered as the shot that was heard around the world, but the firing of a gun at Fort Nepean on 5 August 1914 is acknowledged as being the first shot of World War I. The firing of the Vickers Mk VII naval gun three hours, 45 minutes after war was declared in London led to the capture of the German merchant vessel, the SS Pfalz and its crew, as they tried to leave Port Phillip for the safety of international waters. Heritage Victoria has given the First Shot Committee approval to restore the gun and its emplacement at Fort Nepean, now part of Point Nepean National Park. Committee secretary Russell Joseph says the restored gun will be “a working memorial to all those who served”. The project is likely to take up to three years and cost $2 million to $3 million (which is being sought from public donations, philanthropists and governments). Mr Joseph says the gun will be used to fire blank rounds – which costs about $200 a time - during ceremonial and community events. The plan to fully restore the gun involves taking its various parts to a Newcastle engineering works where, over an estimated six months, it will be fully re-assembled (and disassembled) before being brought back to Fort Nepean. Because of its size and situation the gun may have to be helicoptered out of the national park.

However, due to the costs of using heavy-lift helicopters an access track will be built on screw piles over the vegetation to avoid any impact on the environment. Work on restoring the gun and its emplacement will be done between May and October to avoid disrupting visitors during the national park’s busiest time. Once in place, the gun will need little maintenance except to have its

gears greased every three months. Mr Joseph said the gun restoration project started in 2010, “and gathered significant community interest following the first shot commemoration in 2014”. The project was now entering its final phase thanks to work by the First Shot Committee, Parks Victoria the Victorian RSL and the federal government, which paid for feasibility and technical investigations.

“Once completed, this project reinforces the national profile of the site and has the potential to elevate Fort Nepean as an internationally recognised heritage memorial,” Mr Joseph said. Sorrento Portsea RSL president John Prentice said restoring the gun “fits very well into the RSL’s charter of providing appropriate memorials and commemoration to all those who have served”.

Fireworks defence A FIREWORKS company has defended the staging of a pyrotechnics display outside a Red Hill hotel last month despite nearby residents complaining it posed a bushfire risk. One startled resident said he felt “totally devastated; gutted – especially with the Dandenong CFA which had issued a permit for the fireworks” at the Lindenderry Red Hill Hotel, in Arthurs Seat Road on Saturday night 18 January. (“Groom’s fireworks spark outrage” The News 29/1/20). The resident – one of many not alerted to the upcoming event – slammed the “frivolous fireworks display”. Red Hill CFA confirmed last week that it had not been notified of the fireworks at the event, however, a permit had been issued by Dandenong CFA. Manager of Howard and Sons Pyrotechnics Rusty Johnson said operators were “bound by very stringent state regulations that make the operation or use of fireworks by professional pyrotechnicians a very safe process”. “I take offence to the comment that fireworks are dangerous,” he said. “Yes they can be, in inexperienced hands, which is why, as an industry, we are working very hard with Worksafe to eliminate the use of illegal fireworks which are often the cause of local anxiety.” Mr Howard said professional pyrotechnicians “take all aspects of what we do very seriously and spend many, many hours mitigating all dangerous aspects, including fire protection”. “To state [in the article] that the CFA has made a mockery of what locals have done is biased as the process is the same that local farmers and small property owners go through during the fire-restriction period.” Stephen Taylor

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Woman dies in Tuerong collision A MERRICKS woman, 53, died when the car in which she was a passenger collided with a tow truck at Tuerong, Saturday 1 February. A man, also 53, and woman driving the car, 18, both of Merricks, were taken to hospital with life threatening injuries after the collision on Balnarring Road, near Gillett Road. Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the crash which caused both vehicles to run off the road and down an embankment. The woman, sitting in the back seat, died at the scene. The younger woman and man in the front seat both had to be cut from the car. They were airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The 39-year-old truck driver, from Lyndhurst, was taken into custody and later released. No charges were laid. Anyone who witnessed the crash, has further information or dash cam footage, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au

Police swoop MORNINGTON Peninsula detectives arrested five people over the Australia Day long weekend in relation to alleged vehicle crime. The arrests were part of Operation Night Eagle – an ongoing investigation into vehicle crime and drug-

related offences. Four people arrested at a property in Curlew Court, Hastings, included a 34-year-old man of no fixed address, as well as a 29-year-old man, 31-year-old woman and 16-year-old boy, all from Hastings. A pen pistol, drugs and cash were also seized. All four were taken in for questioning. Night Eagle is an ongoing operation and police will continue to focus resources where they’re most needed, police said.

Arrests over thefts A 16-year-old Mornington girl and a Patterson Lakes man, 19, were arrested by members of the Southern Metro Crime Team last week over an alleged aggravated burglary and alleged string of car thefts. Police investigating the theft of a Jeep in Armadale, Monday 27 January, believe the same offender broke into a house in Hawthorn East early the next day and stole the keys to a Mercedes before taking the car. He was later seen in another allegedly stolen Mercedes on the Monash Freeway doing 200kph. The man and girl were arrested at Patterson Lakes about 1.45am and were last week assisting police inquires. Police urge people to lock their cars at all times – even when parked in a driveway or garage. Secure keys, move valuable items from view, and report suspicious behaviour, police say. For assistance call 000 or, to report any suspicious behaviour, call the near-

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P-plater slowed ROSEBUD police allegedly clocked an 18-year-old P1 probationary driver at 163kph on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway last week. The Cranbourne North man had only had his licence for three months when intercepted in the early hours of Saturday 25 January. His car was impounded. His was one of three vehicles spotted on Arthurs Seat Road and followed onto the freeway where police say they all “accelerated heavily to speeds well in excess of the 100kph limit”. The intercepted driver will be summonsed to appear at court where he faces a minimum 12 months’ loss of licence. The registered owners of the other two cars will be asked to identify the drivers of their cars at the time they were seen speeding, and those drivers will also be interviewed.

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In-house inquiry may lead to ‘transparency’ stringent rules did not apply to state and federal politicians. “This is not included in the review [of decisions involving the three companies] but has been flagged as something councillors have spoken about and what we could look into in the future,” he said. “While local government has the most stringent reporting guidelines of any level of government, it is something that we should be continually revisiting to demonstrate transparency [in the system].” Cr Hearn said allowing online public access to the shire’s staff gifts register was “definitely something that should be looked at and considered”. The inquiry now underway at the shire includes: n Decision-making by officers under delegated authority in relation to the three companies; n Reviewing declared conflicts of interest made by councillors in council meetings and those made by officers in relation to delegated decisionmaking; n Inspecting the Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality Register to see if any gifts or benefits were provided by the relevant companies to councillors or officers; n Review of electoral donations made by the three companies or persons to councillors and council candidates; and n Consideration to significant strategic planning documents that have been developed and the Interest groups lobbying in relation to those planning documents and outcomes. The inquiry by the shire will also “consider all relevant historical and current applications made by the companies to the council, with particular emphasis on the Martha Cove development”.

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THE investigation into planning decisions involving three Mornington-based planning and development companies could “potentially encourage [the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission] to look at the Mornington Peninsula”. This eventuality would be a “welcome outcome … if we get greater transparency” as a result, according to Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Sam Hearn. Councillors last week endorsed moves outlined in December by CEO John Baker to review decisions made on planning requests by developer John Woodman and his Mornington-based company Watsons Pty Ltd as well as associated companies Wolfdene Built Pty Ltd and Schutz Consulting Pty Ltd (“Permit probe goes further than IBAC” The News 20/1/20). Cr Hearn said the shire would send information “on any irregularities” that are found to IBAC, which will restart and widen hearings in March that have already heard allegations of corruption in planning decisions made by the City of Casey. He said having IBAC investigate past decisions made by the shire “may be a good thing” as the shire did not have the resources for such inquiries. Early in last November’s hearings into planning at Casey (Operation Sandon) the IBAC revealed that its investigators had used electronic eavesdropping devices, including phone taps and had secretly taken photographs as well as seizing records. Cr Hearn said regulations required councillors and staff to list donations and gifts, but the same

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Shire’s CEO becomes a citizen on Australia Day MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire CEO John Baker and his family celebrated Australia Day this year in a patriotic way – they became Australian citizens. The family, originally from England, now proudly call themselves Australians. “We were all very excited to be taking the plunge,” Mr Baker said. “We absolutely love it here. Australia is an incredible country and the Mornington Peninsula is the best bit as far as we’re concerned.” He said his family - wife Tess and children Kasia, 23, Henry, 20, and Molly, 18, had taken to the Australian way of life with enthusiasm. “We love the Aussie attitude to life and the spirit of fairness and equality. We’ve found people here to be very generous and friendly. “It took us a while to get used to the bright shining object in the sky. Once somebody had explained to us

that it was the sun, which we rarely saw in England, we were able to relax and enjoy it.” The Baker family arrived in Australia six years ago from the largely rural county Herefordshire, near the Welsh border. Mr Baker started his working life as a social worker, later qualifying as an economist. He gained extensive local government experience in the UK, and commercial expertise as lead partner at accounting firms Ernst & Young, which brought him to Australia in 2014, and at KPMG. After working in aged care and disability services he became CEO of Mornington Peninsula Shire in November 2018. Signed up Aussies: John Baker with his wife Tess and children Kasia, 23, Henry, 20, and Molly, 18.

Around our Peninsula Have your say

Volunteers at Somerville Recreation Centre helping bushfire evacuees

Have your say online or in person at any Shire office. mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay RideSafe Strategy – Closes 28 February Provide your thoughts on how the Shire can increase cycling participation through a safe, connected and low-stress cycling network.

In response to the bushfire crisis across many parts of Victoria this summer, the Mornington Peninsula Shire would like to extend its gratitude to our state-wide emergency services; the thousands of volunteers; and the communities, large and small, for their extraordinary work. We sincerely thank you.

Donations can be made to: • Red Cross Bushfire Appeal redcross.org.au • Victorian Bushfire Appeal www.vic.gov.au/bushfireappeal

Our Aquatic Centre name – Closes 2 March Our new aquatic centre needs a name! Suggest a name for the new aquatic centre in Rosebud and yours could be shortlisted. Community Council meeting and dinner – all welcome 25 February, 5pm, Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron

Events February

Holiday values

Seawinds: Crs Simon Brooks, Antonella Celi, Frank Martin

This summer the Peninsula has hosted visitors from near and far as they enjoy all this beautiful part of the world has to offer. Special holiday memories are made from the good times while our local businesses thrive on their share of the annual $6.3 million in economic benefits that tourism generates. The Shire’s local law enforcement efforts were successful in ensuring people enjoyed a safe festive season. We wish everyone a healthy, happy and prosperous 2020.

Our Australia Day

Briars: Crs Rosie Clark, Bev Colomb, Mayor Sam Hearn

The Shire and Mornington Park have hosted a wonderful Australia Day celebration that was enjoyed by thousands of people who soaked up the music, entertainment, food and fireworks. Our Australia Day ambassadors shared their experiences with us while we also recognised the inspiring achievements of our local award recipients. We thank all those who give to our community through volunteering, including our dedicated emergency services.

New smart technology for Rye

Nepean: Crs Hugh Fraser, Bryan Payne

The Rye Smart Parking trial has started, testing the performance of in-ground and camera car parking bay sensors, mobile electronic signs and a smart parking app. Designed to reduce traffic congestion in Rye, the technology can also be used to tell Council when waste bins must be emptied and toilets need cleaning. The transformation of the Rye foreshore has been given a further boost with $3.5 million in funding from the State government.

Hastings boat ramp update

Cerberus: Cr Kate Roper

Great news for local boating and fishing enthusiasts who can look forward to a revamped Hastings Boat Ramp this year. The Shire, through funding from Better Boating Victoria, will be upgrading the ramp to ensure it can be used during all tides and improving the launching and retrieval process. Construction is scheduled for May to October. For more information and closure dates visit: mornpen.vic.gov.au/boatramps

Community care

Watson: Cr Julie Morris

As bushfires burned across the State, our community showed its spirit when the Somerville Recreation Centre was turned into an emergency relief centre for evacuees from Mallacoota. It was inspiring to see everyone pitch in to help people in need. I’d especially like to thank the emergency services, volunteers, Council officers, staff from Belgravia Leisure and local businesses, which offered their services free of charge. Everyone please have your bushfire plan ready!

Koala forum – finding ways to support koala conservation

Red Hill: Cr David Gill

There are grave concerns in our community regarding the diminishing koala population on the Peninsula and elsewhere. Victoria needs a plan to safeguard their survival. The Shire is holding a free public meeting and inviting relevant politicians, interest groups and experts to attend. Council will also encourage other municipalities to push for action by the State government. Please come along to the Koala Forum, 26 March, 6-10pm, Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington. Light supper served.

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Mornington Coast Walk to support FightMND, Mornington Park 16 Pier to Perignon Swim, Sorrento Foreshore Carl and Eric’s Family Day, The Briars 28 Kilburn Cinema, Mt Martha Parade Lawns 29 Feb – 1 Mar Annual Whiting Challenge, Westernport Angling Club March 7

Red Hill Show, Red Hill Recreation Reserve Mornington Country Music Festival, The Briars 8 Peninsula Piers and Pinots, Flinders Foreshore Rosebud KiteFest, Rosebud Village Green 9 Somerville Family Day, Fruit Growers Reserve 14 Billy Kart Grand Prix, Wilby Street, Sorrento 15 Doggy Day Out, Rosebud Village Green Neighbour Day, Seawinds Community Hub MY Mount Eliza Run and Fun Festival 2020, Mount Eliza Regional Park 22 Safety Beach Sufferfest Triathlon Information is correct at time of printing. For a full list of all Shire events see our website: mornpen.vic.gov.au/events

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Season starts HAMISH and Calum Donaldson working on the “metal rat’s” red and gold leaf base. Inset, the finished zodiac symbol for the Chinese Year of the rat. Pictures:Alice Blanch

Rat’s online creation to help wildlife CELEBRATIONS of the Chinese New Year have been hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak and declaration of a global health emergency, but symbols that point towards a prosperous, healthy year are still eagerly sought. In keeping with the Year of the Rat, glassblowers at Red Hill have created a symbolic “metal rat” to be auctioned online, with some of the proceeds going to animals and the environment affected by bushfires.

The making of the glass rat over the Australia Day long weekend by Grant Donaldson, his wife Eileen Gordon and their sons Hamish and Calum was streamed live on Facebook. Ten per cent of profits made over the weekend went to the WWF Australian Wildlife and Nature Recovery Fund. The 21 centimetre long rat is 10cm high and sits atop a 30cm high 19cm by 19cm box. The hand-crafted work is covered in a metallic finish, in keeping with 2020 being the Year of

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the Metal Rat. “We’re always looking to challenge ourselves – and creating a rat out of glass certainly falls in that category,” said Eileen Gordon, whose family has owned Gordon Studio Glassblowers for 30 years. She said it had been “super exciting” to know that people from around the world were able to join the studio’s Chinese New Year celebrations and watch the rat being made. Bids in the blind auction closed

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midnight on Sunday 2 February. “Having the family together for such an exciting event is another great story in the history of this business – and this art form,” Grant Donaldson said. The family business spans three generations from Scotland and Norway, but Eileen Gordon and Grant Donaldson opened the Australian chapter in Numurkah in 1990. The business moved to Rosebud in 1994, and the Red Hill gallery and studio opened in 2004. Keith Platt

PENINSULA Chamber Musicians starts its eighth concert season playing Haydn’s Cello Concerto No 2 with Serbian born virtuoso Svetlana Bogosavljevic. Ingrid Martin, pictured, will return as guest conductor. Mark Fitzpatrick, principal trumpet with Orchestra Victoria along with David Macfarlane (harpsichord), Aaron Barnden (violin), Marney Pope (flute) and Michael Powell (oboe) will perform Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos, Mozart’s Symphony No 21 and Haydn’s Overture to L’isola disabitata. Tickets for performances by Peninsula Chamber Musicians are $30 adults, $22 concession and primary and secondary students’ free and will be held 2pm Saturday 29 February at All Saints Anglican Church, Rosebud (www.trybooking.com/581121) and 2pm Sunday 1 March at Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington (www.trybooking. com/581123).

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Staying Connected Program SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO ARE 65+

For older people living in the Mornington Peninsula community, our social support volunteer program Staying Connected matches and coordinates volunteers who provide you with one-to-one social support. Our volunteers may provide home visiting, social outings or social support activities, and of course, a little fun, laughter and companionship along the way!

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Mornington Peninsula Shire invites community suggestions for the new facility name. These suggestions will be shortlisted by a naming panel and presented to Council for a final decision.

Your suggestion could help create a connection between the facility and Peninsula community through place, environment or spirit!

Find out more and make a suggestion by Monday 2 March: mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay

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Supporters dig deep for brigade RED Hill Fire Brigade’s planned upgrades are a step closer thanks to a concerted fundraising effort by members of the brigade, residents, businesses and an online appeal which raised $45,500 in just a few weeks. First Lieutenant Sam Norris said the station would soon need to replace its 27 and 25-year-old trucks with new trucks standing 3.3 metres high. The building height would have to be raised to four metres to fit them in. “We’ll be doing most of the actual work ourselves on the renovations as we have a few builders, plumber and electrician in our ranks,” he said. “And we’ll rely on a few community contributions, such as concreting, from nearby tradies and residents.”

The station unsuccessfully applied for half a dozen government grants over the past 12 months to help pay for materials estimated to cost $125,000. Fundraising efforts have been spearheaded by Many Little Bar & Bistro, which has itself raised $50,000, alongside Red Hill residents’ contributions of $30,000, a $20,000 donation from the Bendigo Bank Dromana, and a $10,000 donation from Lindenderry Red Hill Hotel. Many Little will be holding a fundraising night and charity auction, Friday 21 February, with all proceeds going the Red Hill CFA. It will start at 3pm with a presentation by CFA members. The auction at 3.30pm will be followed by live music by

Aaron Speed. Businesses to donate items include: Endota Red Hill, Port Phillip Estate, St Kilda Football Club, Channel 9, Ten Minutes by Tractor, Lindenderry, Red Hill Estate, Paringa Estate, Nordie, Tedesca Osteria, Red Gum BBQ, Red Hill CFA, VinsBins, Haven Red Hill, Paradou, The Red Hill Epicurean, Red Hill Garden Centre, Prossor Water, Tsar Carpets, Red Hill Wrought Iron and artists Mary Schepisi and Jenny Riddle. Ocean Eight wines, Scicluna’s produce and other food-and-wine suppliers will provide lunch on the day. All welcome. About $22,000 was raised from ticket sales. Stephen Taylor

High hopes: Red Hill CFA brigade members and supporters are Ernie Setter, Jeremy Cattell, Chris Coller, Barry Johns, Leah Costanzo, Darrel Setter, Martin Gallon and Peter White. Picture: Yanni

Climate Change Update Summer 2020 Prepare yourself for bushfire This summer has been unlike any other we have seen before. Bushfires across the country have burnt 10 million hectares, including 1.2 million hectares here in Victoria. This is a timely reminder to prepare a Bushfire Plan for yourself, your family and property. Pack important documents, photos, medications, money and clothes so you can leave easily before a fire starts. Understand your risks and plan well ahead. Talk to your family and friends about how you’ll know when to leave, where you’ll go and how you will get there: cfa.vic.gov.au Follow emergency.vic.gov.au or download the Vic Emergency app for emergency warnings and info.

Money where it is needed most At this stage, charities are calling for monetary donations rather than goods to ensure the assistance is given where it is needed most. The Victorian Government has partnered with Bendigo Bank and Salvation Army to establish the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. 100% of funds donated will go directly to the communities in need. To donate visit vic.gov.au/bushfireappeal It is estimated that 1.25 billion native species have died in the bushfires. Donations for injured wildlife is being distributed to wildlife shelters and carers to continue their lifesaving work. To donate visit wildlifevictoria.org.au

Update on the Climate Emergency

Earn cash by saving power

Over October and November last year, we heard from over 500 community members and council staff gaining ideas to guide the development of the Climate Emergency Plan.

You can earn money by participating in the United Energy Summer Saver Program, a voluntary demand response program where you can earn cash for reducing your electricity consumption when asked to do so by the network.

The Plan, currently being prepared, integrates this feedback, combines ambitious community goals and expectations with expert knowledge in the field, in order to identify projects that are achievable and have maximum impact, at minimal cost, and at a fast pace.

This summer alone, 2.7 megawatts of energy has been saved through this program and $57,000 paid to participating customers. 245 households from the Mornington Peninsula are already participating in this program, the highest of any local government area. Get on board for your chance to earn money while saving energy.

Thank you again to the hundreds of people who contributed to the plan so far. The Climate Emergency Action Plan is expected to be out for public exhibition and comment in mid-2020.

Under the sea

To find out more visit summer-saver.digital. unitedenergy.com.au/registration

Play your part in water conservation

Port Phillip Bay and Western Port offer a diverse array of marine life. Discover sponge gardens, seagrass meadows, kelp forests and an amazing array of marine life. Don a mask and snorkel this summer and discover the world beneath the surface. Find out more about the diverse marine life of Port Phillip Bay and where to snorkel. bit.ly/2tZ6Uyq

Melbourne is the nations’ fastest growing city with Victoria’s population predicted to reach 10 million by 2051. Our growing population places great pressure on our water supplies which is why it is important to use water wisely. Save water at home and in the garden by following these simple tips at makeeverydropcount.com.au

Weedy Sea Dragon Photo courtesy of Mornington Peninsula Tourism

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Composting drop-in session Friday 21 February 2020, drop-in session between 3 – 7pm at Mount Martha Farmers Market, Mount Martha House, 466 Esplanade, Mount Martha. No bookings required. Whether you’re new to composting or a veteran, come along to our free composting session and learn from a composting expert how to set up and maintain your compost bins or worm farm and create wonderful compost for your garden. Hear how you can access a discounted compost bin, worm farm or bokashi system for your home. See mps-compost.eventbrite.com.au

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Perfectly positioned on the edge of Sorrento township and offering generous accommodation, this classic elevated weatherboard beach home set on 723 sqm (approx.) of land will have you enjoying the coastal lifestyle only Sorrento can provide. Concept design of a substantial modern architecturally designed home available for those looking to redevelop at a future point.

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‘PAIA’ - THE PERFECT PENINSULA ESCAPE HAWAIIAN inspired, this groovy beach house is located minutes to Tyrone Beach Foreshore and will absolutely tug at your heartstrings. ‘Paia’ has been fully and freshly renovated and with its desirable northerly aspect captures the natural light and the welcoming cooling summer breeze. Astoundingly neat, the property has an attractive street presence with manicured lawns and neat timber paths alongside a paved aggregate driveway that leads up to a large double carport. From the front alfresco deck you enter the cosy, air-conditioned interior which makes a simple yet effective statement in coastal chic with handsome hardwood timber floors throughout a spacious meals area and functional kitchen; complete with stainless-steel dishwasher, gas cook top and walk-in pantry. Opening from the dining zone is the master bedroom and second bedroom with built-in robe - which also opens to a private deck, whilst a third bedroom is tucked into the west corner. The separate lounge has a skylight and is quite spacious with enough room for a comfortable home office. The rear deck is shaded by a mighty Moonah tree and overlooks the flat, wellgrassed backyard with fire pit, and in the two back corners of the block are handy sheds; the larger of which makes for a great man-cave with wood heater and storage cupboards or a garage. Built to embrace the warmer weather with glee courtesy of several lovely decks that increase the overall sense of living space, this charming home is on a surprisingly spacious 780 square metre block adorned with established landscaped gardens and a secure driveway providing off-street parking for up to six vehicles.n

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DELIGHTFULLY DIFFERENT ONE of the most spectacular bay views, stretching from Arthurs Seat to Sorrento, can be yours to enjoy from this stunning home designed by Alan Bail and set on 1532 square metres. The tranquil location is just moments from Diamond Bay with the home relishing in a warm and welcoming ambience that envelopes you as soon as you enter. Capitalising on its spectacular position the upstairs section provides a comfortable open plan living space, complete with kitchen, that features an expansive wall of windows and sliding glass doors opening to two sensational entertaining decks and the mesmerising views beyond. The master bedroom with ensuite and private deck is also on this level, whilst downstairs reveals two more bedrooms with built-in robes, a separate office and a second living room. For extended family and visiting guests, there is a fully self-contained unit with its own private deck that looks down to the gorgeous gardens and gazebo. Intricate in detail with dazzling angles and a magnificent use of natural timbers, this distinctly different home also includes wood and gas heating and from the street is a single garage and carport.n

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ADDRESS: 21 Ivanhoe Street, SORRENTO FOR SALE: $1,850,000 - $1,950,000 DESCRIPTION: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car AGENT: Sally Johnstone 0417 577 194, Crowders Real Estate, 2375a Point Nepean Road, Rye, 5983 3038

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Capel Sound 26-28 Woyna Avenue

Safety Beach 140a Dromana Parade

Fabulous Development Opportunity.

Town Planning Approved for Two 4BR Homes.

* Located 1 street back from the beach * 1860sqm of prime Mornington Peninsula land * One owner weatherboard home with tennis court & double garage * Three bedrooms, two large living areas & fully equipped kitchen * Ornate ceilings, cornices and hardwood floors * The lots are maintained by bore water * Opportunity is there to sub-divide property into two lots (STCA)

Set on approx 982m2 superbly & located just a 100m to the Safety Beach foreshore comes this outstanding opportunity. Town Planning Approved for two 4 Bedroom homes. Thoughtful designs set on generous lots, this development opportunity will far exceed itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competition come re-sale. With considered lot sizes in mind & generous floor plans with double garages, these are not town homes but more so family friendly properties.

FOR SALE PRICE GUIDE $1,350,000 INSPECT As advertised

2 CONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938 Milly Smith 0455 458 296 Barry Plant Rosebud 5986 8880

VACANT LAND FOR SALE

CONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938 Milly Smith 0455 458 296 Barry Plant Rosebud 5986 8880

PRICE GUIDE $700,000 - $750,000 INSPECT As advertised

Capel Sound 3/28 Broadway

Only A Short Walk To The Beach. * Located close to Capel sound Foreshore * Quietly set at the rear of a smart development with two generous living areas and three bedrooms; main with FES. * Well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, stone benchtops and breakfast bar. * Reverse cycle air conditioning throughout * Double garage * Private courtyard and sunny timber deck to the second level. * Offering contemporary living in a great location.

AUCTION

Saturday 15 February 12:30pm INSPECT As advertised CONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938 Milly Smith 0455 458 296 Barry Plant Rosebud 5986 8880

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SOLD.

Rosebud 121 First Avenue

Rosebud 1-3 Third Avenue

Beach Home With Room For The Toys.

Front Row Seats with Loads of Options.

This coastal style brick veneer home, set on a 400sqm (approx.) corner allotment will pleasantly surprise with a spacious open plan kitchen and living area with an outlook to the front garden and plenty of natural light. Further through this updated home you will find three good-sized bedrooms, master with walk in robe and BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to other bedrooms, that all share the sparkling central bathroom.

* Desirable 800m2 site with plans and permits approved for 4 townhouses * Existing 3 bedroom, one bathroom home complete with high ceilings, polished timber floors and well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher * Also features air-conditioning, gas heating and a three-car garage * Multiple options to retain the house and use the land as you wish, sell both lots, build on one, build on both... the choice is yours!

2 CONTACT Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962 Tullie Roberts 0432 281 566

$560,000

AT AUCTION

Rosebud 5 Overlea Avenue

One Owner, Well Loved & In Great Nick. * Set on approx. 725m2 and a short walk to the beach * Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, with a reserve at the end of the street * Meticulously maintained the property offers clean & comfortable living * 3 bedrooms, open plan kitchen, meals and lounge * Re-furbished kitchen with gas appliances & gas heating * North facing decked verandah * Hardiplank exterior with original polished floors & all services connected

PRIVATE SALE

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CONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938 Milly Smith 0455 458 296 Barry Plant Rosebud 5986 8880

SOLD.

Capel Sound 10 Tern Avenue

$514,000

$815,000

Barry Plant Rosebud 5986 8880

SOLD.

Newly Built & Perfectly Located. In a quiet, leafy street, this recently finished townhouse offers an attractive street frontage, three bedrooms including downstairs master with ensuite & walk through robe and a well-equipped kitchen features stone benchtops and s/steel appliances. Two open plan living areas open to a large alfresco entertaining zone overlooking landscaped grounds serviced by a 2000Lt water tank & pump. The 6 star energy rated property comes with remainder of builders warranty, a double remote garage and five air-con units.

1 CONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938 Milly Smith 0455 458 296 Barry Plant Rosebud 5986 8880

$705,000

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SOLD.

Rosebud 19 Marks Avenue

Rosebud 208 Ninth Avenue

Vacant Land.

Downsizers, First Home Buyers and Investors.

* Located only steps to the glimmering foreshore, restaurants & shops

Set behind a white picket fence on a 426sqm (approx.) lot, this BV home is only a short stroll to the foreshore beach and shops along Point Nepean Road. The home offers two bedrooms with built in robes, there is a sunroom or third bedroom plus a separate bathroom, toilet and laundry. Outside is a single lock up car port. With a tenant in place, the home is leased til February at $340 per week, making this home appealing to investors.

2 CONTACT Clare Black 0409 763 261 Craig Leo 0412 502 938

$600,000

AT AUCTION

SOLD

CONTACT Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962 Tullie Roberts 0432 281 566

AT AUCTION

Barry Plant Rosebud 5986 8880

SOLD.

Just listed.

Safety Beach 140 Dromana Parade

Rosebud 22-24 Dalgleish Avenue

Superbly Located Contemporary Living.

Steps To The Beach.

* As-new contemporary styled four-bedroom home on approx 411m2 block * Two luxurious levels with open plan formal & casual living zones * High ceilings, hardwood floors & modern decor throughout * Master bedroom with walk-through dressing room to ensuite. * Spacious kitchen with island bench, butlers pantry and breakfast bar * Alfresco deck overlooks landscaped gardens with pergola * Double garage, camera security system, ducted heating and air-con

* Existing home features three bedrooms and one bathroom * Open plan kitchen / dining plus two large living areas with air-conditioning * Separate bathroom & laundry * Large undercover entertaining area * Located only steps to the glimmering foreshore, restaurants & shops

$1,010,000 AT AUCTION

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$600,000

AT AUCTION

CONTACT Clare Black 0409 763 261 Craig Leo 0412 502 938 Barry Plant Rosebud 5986 8880

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SOLD.

McCrae 41 Bayview Road

McCrae 43 Bayview Road

Two Lots To Be Auctioned Separately.

* A fabulous opportunity to purchase one &/or both blocks at auction * Allotment measures 2779m2 (approx.) on the doorstep of Arthurs Seat Park * Existing three bedroom home has hardwood timber floors and wood heater * Open-plan design comprising spacious living & dining area and a kitchen * Massive games room with bar out the back

VACANT LAND CONTACT Clare Black 0409 763 261 Craig Leo 0412 502 938

SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION

CONTACT Clare Black 0409 763 261 Craig Leo 0412 502 938

SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION

Barry Plant Rosebud 5986 8880

SOLD.

Barry Plant Rosebud 5986 8880

SOLD.

Rosebud 39 Seventh Avenue

Rosebud 6 Fernwood Place

Cute Weatherboard in Outstanding Location.

Quiet Court Location in Peninsula Sands.

This gorgeous coastal home, right in the heart of Rosebud, is a perfect beach house with its white picket fence and tiled roof. Offering three bedrooms, thre is combined dining and living area with high ceilings and hardwood floors, airconditioning and gas heating. Outside is a single carport and a handy two room outbuilding comes complete with water and power for use as a studio, teenage retreat or storage shed. Currently tenanted at $350 pw until Feb 20

* Spacious four-bedroom home set on approx. 800m2 in a very quiet street * Formal and casual living and dining zones * Master bedroom with WIR and ensuite * Well-equipped kitchen with breakfast bar * Sunny alfresco area with shade sail overlooking the landscaped backyard * Serviced by gas log fire, evaporative cooling, ducted heating * Remote double garage with internal & rear access

$520,000

PRIVATE SALE

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$820,000

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VACANT land in the Carrum Downs industrial estate is rare at the best of times and with these final Stage 3 blocks, situated in the last industrial estate, marking an end to all available land in the estate, it is a significant moment in the history of the area. About 20 lots remain with sizes ranging from 1000 square metres to 2940 square metres. Well-proportioned, all sites are fully serviced and come with Town Planning permits allowing attractive site coverage ratios. As this part of Carrum Downs continues to become more popular with industries and businesses seeking easy access to key transport links, these last lots will attract interest from owner-occupiers, investors and developers.n

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THE PENINSULA’S ONLY EXCLUSIVELY COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AGENT For Lease - Mornington

Business Sale - Mornington Peninsula Mowing and Maintenance Service

When Position Matters • Superb Main Street frontage with large display windows. • Retail/Office space of approx 60sqm • Long term lease available • Includes optional underground storage unit of approx. 8x2.2m with own loading bay/carpark • Available NOW

• Client base covering the Mornington Peninsula • Long established business with regular and casual clients • Currently run as one person operation with huge potential to expand • Client list and equipment included in price

Sale Price: $50,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Lease Price: $4,870 pcm + GST + OG Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Business Sale - Mornington Main Street Cafe

Retail / Office Space

• Well known beach end café • Large takings with small overheads • Inside and outside seating • Extremely Profitable • Still time to get in and benefit from the summer trade. ACT NOW!

• Ideally located on busy Point Nepean Road, directly opposite beach • Well-presented space of approx. 100sqm • Adjoining laneway • Loads of natural light through the large front windows

Sale Price: On Application Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Business Sale - Hastings

Lease Price: $2,865 pcm + GST + OG Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Business Sale - Rosebud

Business Sale - Dromana

Business Sale - Mount Eliza

For Lease - Dromana

Butcher Shop

• Butcher shop with annual turnover of approx. $2mil • Operating for over 30years • Reasonable rent of $4,075pcm inc GST • Excellent long lease with great terms • Current owners looking to retire

• Outstanding reviews on social media • Specialising in birthday parties and private hires • Currently open 6 days with scope for 7 day trading • Additional 260sqm currently in planning stage of rebuild

Indoor Play Centre

Cafe & Restaurant

Bang Bang Pizza - DRASTICALLY REDUCED

Sale Price: $270,000 WIWO Contact: Andrew Walsh 0419 889 353

Sale Price: $450,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

• Tastefully fitted out fully licensed café & restaurant • Full commercial kitchen • Seating for over 100 people • Potential to increase business with evening trade • Excellent rent & lease terms Sale Price: $595,000 + SAV Contact: Andrew Walsh 0419 889 353

• Great location, opposite beach, plenty of foot traffic • Computerised with database of 4,000 customers • Excellent rent of $2,585pcm+GST+OG • Turnover of $400,000pa • Open 5pm-9pm seven days per week Sale Price: $70,000 WIWO Contact: Andrew Walsh 0419 889 353

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• Long standing café in Mornington • Catering for breakfast / lunch trade • Located beach end of Main Street • Currently doing 60 kgs of coffee pw • Time to sell and return to the corporate world

• Quality Investment opportunity • Located in the industrial area with easy access to Mornington Tyabb Rd and Watt Rd • Factory of approx. 360sqm with120sqm carport • Onsite parking plus street parking

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Prime Location - Fit-Out Only

Sale Price: $350,000 + SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

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Sale Price: $120,000 (Fit-out Only) Contact: Andrew Walsh 0419 889 353

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Business Sale - Mornington

• Ideal opportunity for someone looking to start their own business as all the hard work has been done • Sale includes fitted out vehicle, tools, plant and equipment, social media shout outs, pricelists, accounting software and data base.

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For Lease - Mornington

• Prominent Main St Mornington location • Well equipped full commercial kitchen • Fully licensed with indoor and outdoor seating • Upstairs residence ideally suited to owner operator • $350,000 spent on fit out

Properties For Lease OFFICES FOR LEASE ( Mornington unless specified)

1/486 Nepean Hwy Frankston – 220sqm $3,000pcm+GST+OG

Indoor Sports Centre

• State of the Art Indoor Sports Centre, Est 11 years • Provides organised competitions for netball, cricket & soccer • Fully licenced sports bar • Inflatable area hosts 800 birthday parties per year Sale Price: $595,000 WIWO Contact: Andrew Walsh 0419 889 353

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Mornington Industrial Park

• Office/Warehouse of approx. 200sqm • Rear roller door • Full kitchen with grease trap • Shared common area parking • Currently used as a bingo venue Lease Price: $2,800pcm + GST + OG Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Jukes Takeaway

•Busy takeaway business with as new fitout •Open 7 days a week from 11.30am till 8.30pm •Great location on busy Pt Nepean Rd •Reasonable rent with great lease package

SHOPS FOR LEASE 176 Main Street - 60sqm 289 Pt Nepean Road, Dromana - 100sqm 113A Nepean Hwy, Seaford - 60sqm Main Street, Mornington - 67sqm

$4,874pcm+GST+OG $2,865pcm+GST+OG $2,080pcm+GST+OG $4,304pcm+GST+OG

MEDICAL FOR LEASE 1537 Pt Nepean Rd Rosebud – 620sqm

Price On Application

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$2,800pcm+GST+OG

Sale Price: $50,000 + SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

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Rosebud 5986 8188 View: Saturday 11:00am or by Appointment For Sale: $1,690,000

Shane Pope 0400 335 589

22 MacFarlan Avenue, Blairgowrie A home of extraordinary dimensions, just a couple of streets from the beach, this luxurious 4-year-old (approx) hideaway presents premium coastal living. Measuring 45 square (approx), this 6-bedroom entertainer has been crafted onto a 814sqm (approx) allotment and boasts a modern floorplan showcasing 3 bedrooms with ensuite and walk-in robes on the entry level, plus three additional bedrooms on the lower level that share a second living room and a stone-topped bathroom. The piece-de-resistance outside is a large covered alfresco balcony with heaters and a plumbed stainless steel outdoor kitchen for summer soirees to remember. A stone and stainless steel Ilve kitchen has an induction cooktop and the adjoining living space has a gas log fire. Polished floorboards add warmth to this immaculate home in an exclusive precinct prized for its tranquility and proximity to bay and surf beaches.

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LETTERS

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

Need writers with humour and pearls of wisdom Your Letters page needs to have a holiday for 12 months. Two years ago it was an interesting and humourous page to read at times, with some very good pearls of wisdom for Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors to digest. You currently have about 10 weekly contributors from the socialist left wing loony tunes group that are outraged that the majority of normal Australians dared to vote in a Liberal government. I think Marg D’Arcy, [Rupert] Steiner, Joe Lenzo, and [John] Cain, to name a few, are puerile, vitriolic and appear to have too much time on their hands. Marg must choke on her [breakfast cerials] if she reads a newspaper and there is a photo of [Prime Minister] Scott Morrison on the front page. Not to worry, backstabbing Billy will be back to lead the party in the next federal election and they can have their say in the ballot box again. The best letter I have read and is of an immediate concern to the Mornington Peninsula, was from John Dusting about how we will need a Dunkirk evacuation if and when a bushfire occurs on the peninsula (“Dunkirk-type effort needed to evacuate a burning peninsula” Letters 21/1/20). The amount of traffic coming down on the weekends is unsustainable. Why not put a toll gate on the entry points and charge tourists and day trippers $100 dollars a car, $200 for jet skis. Good revenue for the shire and our rates might drop. Try to encourage writers that will generate, humour, gossip, upcoming local events, sporting achievements, and don’t print the political garbage. Graham Griffiths, Rye

Protect whistleblowers Mornington Peninsula Shire Council at its 28 January meeting agreed to conduct a formal review of past planning decisions to ascertain that decisions were not subject to improper influence (“Permit probe goes further than IBAC” The News 21/1/20). It is probable that there are “whistleblowers” within our shire who are willing to provide information to assist the shire’s review. In order to facilitate this process, council at its next meeting should agree with this proposal and subsequently establish or appoint an independent third party to receive and, where appropriate, pass this information on to the council’s reviewers. Anonymity to any “whistleblower” must be guaranteed. Bill Holmes, Sorrento

Adding fuel Barry Kirkpatrick and Michael Long point out to your readers a common sense approach to where the responsibilities lie when our country faces a dramatic situation like the recent fires (“Leave leaders along”, “Maligned Morrison” Letters 21/1/20). The people who are trained to manage and fight these situations do not need inference from politicians or the public diverting their attention away from the task at hand. Media and many of the country’s population have forgotten a fire needs flame, oxygen and fuel. These ingredients, coupled with the very dry fuel loads on forest floors that weren’t reduced to recommended levels after the 2009 Black Saturday royal commission, this lack of responsibility and action by the appropriate bodies did not assist our firefighters in their bid to fight and control our recent disastrous fires. Bruce White, Rosebud

Sports interference The last federal election did not produce quite the result the pollsters and some thought it would. We now understand that there may have been a reason for that in some seats, including the distribution of sporting grants to various marginal National Party electorates. Regardless of the outcome of the senior public servant inquiries into the decisions by the minister responsible and the likelihood that, to be seen to be doing something, this minister is stood down, it will not alter the presumption that our federal election may have been interfered with. Perhaps we need an impeachment inquiry and then, if there is sufficient evidence, a trial in the Lower House and, if passed, then in the Upper House, to ascertain if there are grounds to impeach the offending party. Only then will the people be satisfied. Ken Norris, McCrae

Fired up over GetUp Well, our loony left sure didn’t get a fact checker for Christmas. The first three letters last week all lambasted the prime minister for not taking notice of the former fire chiefs who toured the country being interviewed nightly, warning about climate change and the coming fire season (“Human rights sacrificed on the altar of economic interests”, “Missing in action” and “Climate change neglect” 28/1/20). Perhaps the PM [Scott Morrison] knew then what we all know now, that the tour was sponsored by and fully-funded by GetUp and not one thing the federal government could do would change this season’s outcome. Next up Marg Darcy (“A leader’s responsibility”) stated “[Victorian Premier] Dan Andrews has also shown real leadership. From day one he has stood alongside the emergency service personnel.” Oops, Dan Andrews was on holiday at the same time as the PM and did not make it onto the telly until the day after the PM arrived back in Australia. Just a quick comment on “sports rorts” (“Hunt

on side with sports grants” The News 28/1/20). Having a whinge, the president of the La Trobe Valley Hockey Club has slammed [former Sports Minister and deputy leader of the Nationals] Brigitte McKenzie. He said the club had “broken windows and tiles, cold showers, minimal lighting and no female change rooms”. He then added: “We didn’t actually apply for a grant but…” Michael G Free, Mount Martha

Charities under fire What? Donating to Red Cross for bushfire victims? Why? The [organisation] has already stated [on television news] that many of these funds will be saved for a “rainy day”. This is not the first time it has withheld donated funds and banked them for other “causes”. I say do not donate to Red Cross but find some better legitimate fund to support and check what the organisation is. There are a lot of scams going around. And the Red Cross is not alone with the ABC accusing St Vincent de Paul and the Salvation Army of drip feeding donations to fire-affected communities and stockpiling money for future emergencies. Do morals and ethics have any standing with even charities? Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

Off court battle Is Martina Navratilova losing “the point”, again? By having a jealous hate outrage against Margaret Court, a real champion who also has the well deserved honour of a sports arena being named after her. Margaret mentioned on social network a quote from the Bible, the most well read book in human history, and which is totally relevant to the Judeo/Christian ethics and the civilisation that we enjoy today, apart from the loud, outraged few that come and go in every period of human history. Stay calm. Martina likes using free speech, so does Margaret Court. Bless us all. Maureen Federico, Frankston South

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IN THE

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Helping to maintain an independent life WESTERNPORT Mobility have long specialised in the sale and repair of mobility scooters and home mobility products, and have now introduced a whole new range of living aids. Proof that a good business is constantly growing and keeping with the times, Westernport Mobility have expanded into health care products in the home. Owner Ray Percival says it’s part of providing a wider service to the community.“We now have lift chairs which are ideal for when people have had operations like hip replacements. They might need a lift chair temporarily after surgery, or they might need one full time in their home,” says Ray. “At Westernport Mobility, you can either hire or buy depending on your needs.” Another part of the new range is products to help those with rheumatism.“We have jar and bottle openers, and other home aids like special cutlery for those with arthritis, that help people maintain an independent life,” says Ray. At Westernport Mobility, it’s all about supplying products that make it easier for everyday living. You can buy or hire most products, including mobility scooters, beds, lift chairs, walking aids, and living aids. “Since opening the new store in Hastings we have been able to expand and improve our range for the community,” says Ray. Westernport Mobility has qualified service

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technicians to provide clients with prompt and expert repairs and service. With its number one commitment to customer service, Westernport Mobility offer home demonstrations of products as well.

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Tennis elbow shock relief

YOU have had a big week on the tools or have increased the amount of tennis you are playing or may have a new racquet. Then it seems like everything you pick up, not just racquets and tools, hurts. Even simple things like a cup of tea can be painful if your elbow is bad. This can really make work a misery, or the prospect of playing tennis, foreboding. The pain on the outside of the elbow is due to inflammation of the tendon, the common extensor origin, where the forearm extensor muscles attach. It is commonly known as “tennis elbow” but is called lateral epicondylalgia or epicondylitis amongst physios and doctors. Physiotherapist David Ternes says that it is an is an overuse injury, and requires initial rest, particularly if aching at night, icing, strengthening and stretching exercises, and massage. Apart from the above solutions, there is a newer healing technology that is making a profound difference to Tennis Elbow sufferers. Practice owner, Paul Rowson says “Shockwave Therapy is often useful, because the common extensor origin is a connective tissue, not a muscle. It puts a significant shockwave through the tissues you apply it to. It is a pressure wave which brings blood flow to the area. Tendons and connective tissue do not have much blood supply and can take a long time to heal. Shockwave artificially stimulates the healing of the tendon.” Shockwave therapy can also be used on Achilles tendonitis, Plantar Fasciitis, golfer’s elbow, and rotator cuff tendon problems, and is usually most effective on long term chronic problems, rather than acute injuries. Both physios say, Shockwave is not the first line of treatment for injured patients.

Physiotherapy and graded exercise are more likely in the first instance, but for more stubborn conditions, shockwave has shown good results. “The evidence at the moment suggests between three to five treatments are required, but most people should see an improvement within three sessions. It has a success rate up to 90%,’’ Ternes says. The Shockwave therapy is administered for a three-minute period to the affected area during consecutive weekly appointments. “It is a bit of an uncomfortable sensation” Ternes says, “like most physio hands-on treatments with a little discomfort during the treatment. Rowson says “After each session, most people get a significant reduction of pain and symptoms.

Long term it stimulates healing, short term it reduces pain.” “Probably the best thing is, the effects are long lasting. It stops a lot of people having more invasive things like surgery or injections. The treatment is considered safe, but can produce skin reddening or bruising, short term pain, and cannot be used on people taking blood thinning medications or with bleeding disorders.” “It is important to know that Shockwave has a long-term effect. Most of the time you have good outcomes without having to have further treatments.” Shockwave is now available in Balnarring. Call in and speak to the physios to see if it suits your condition.

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General Birdwood visits Frankston Compiled by Cameron McCullough FRANKSTON was en fete today, when the people of the district were given the opportunity to meet General Sir William Birdwood, as he passed through the town en route for “Marathon” where he is spending a quiet day as the guest of Brigd General Grimwade. The day was perfect, and the streets, gaily decorated with gum boughs and bunting, presented a beautiful picture. The Frankston brass band played several pleasing items. The school children turned out, en masse, and altogether over 1000 persons assembled around the impromptu dais erected at the end of the Bay Street gardens. The popular General arrived about midday, and was received by Crs. Oates, Mason, Wells, Major Conder, Capt. Maxwell and others. A guard of honor composed of local soldiers, formed up, and before mounting the platform the “Boss Digger” greeted each “comrade” with a firm hand clasp, and a few characteristic remarks. Cr Oates, on behalf of the citizens, extended a hearty welcome to the distinguished General. It was a great honor and privilege to meet the great soldier who had led our boys to victory. This visit was another honor which the shire would include in its cherished records, which included an enlistment of ever 500 men sent over to help the Empire, and the entertainment, in Frankston alone, of about 9000 returned soldiers. He called for three cheers for, the General, which were given with great

spirit. General Birdwood, in a short pithy speech, acknowledged the welcome, which, he said, was on a par with what had greeted him everywhere in Australia. He gloried in the reception he had received from his old comrades. What better could anyone have than the hand of the A.I.F. in friendship. He congratulated the citizens on their determination to win the terrible struggle so happily ended. The morale of the people was as much a part of the victorious force as the fighting men. Addressing the children the General said they would carry on the work of making a great nation, which was begun on Gallipoli and in France. “As the ‘boys’ had kept their promises so would the children of this great land keep true to the traditions laid down by their fathers and their brothers.” (Cheers.) On leaving the dais, General Birdwood was borne shoulder high to the car by returned men. Although his stay in Frankston was only of about 30 minutes duration, this great soldier has left lasting impressions on the minds of all who met him. The spirit of comradeship, which made him by far, the most popular British member of the A.I.F., is apparent from the first moment of acquaintanceship. *** THE monthly meeting of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings takes place next Thursday. Tenders returnable on that date are advertised in another column.

*** THE annual statement of accounts in connection with the Shire of Frankston and Hastings has been printed and will be presented to the Council at next meeting. The auditor’s report, already received, bears testimony to the excellent work of the Shire Secretary (Mr. John E. Jones), and in referring to this consistent reference to the ability of their officer, Cr. Oates, at last meeting, said the Council should deem itself fortunate in possessing such a painstaking shire secretary. This view was cordially. endorsed by other councillors. *** IT seems probable that sugar is likely to cost the house holder more in the next few months. When the present season’s output is disposed of, the contract made by the Commonwealth for the Queensland crop comes to an end. At present no further arrangements for the purchase of future crops has been arrived at, and the Minister of Customs indicated recently that it was impossible at present to say what the future position would be. But the fact remains that growers are asking for an increase in the price paid to them. In addition, it will probably be necessary in the future, as in the past, to import sugar in order to make up the requirements of the Australian public; and overseas sugar is now fetching tremendous prices, which do not appear likely to fall for some time. Last year by forward buying, the Commonwealth was able to obtain a

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once again thrashed out by Parliament. An opportunity to discuss the Act has been promised by the Ministry. An endeavor will be made to substitute a simple majority for the threefifths majority, and to give state-wide, instead of local option. The decision of Parliament will be determined by the question of compensation. During the debate last session it was clear that if the payment of compensation to hotel-keepers was provided for, the objects of the temperance wing in the House would have been achieved. *** A SUCCESSFUL sale of town allotments was held at Frankston on Monday by Messrs Cranny and Sambell, in conjunction with Messrs Brody and Mason. There was a large attendance, and bidding was spirited. Allotments fronting Young Street realised up to £3 14s per foot. *** SERGEANT P. C. Statten, V.C., M.M. of the 40th Battalion, (Tasmania), has been enjoying a quiet holiday in Frankston, as the guest of Mr and Mrs Chas. Tait, whose son, Elrick, met the distinguished soldier in the war where they were mates together. On Monday Sergt. Statton was motored to Melbourne, and dined with Miss Butler, the “Mother of Blighty,” at the Grand Hotel. Miss Butler will re-visit Frankston tomorrow, and will be the guest of Mrs C. Tait. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 30 January 1920

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Cranbourne Cup – where the city meets the country THE 46th running of greyhound racing’s annual Cranbourne Cup will take place on Saturday night, 8 February, with local greyhound Ultimate Bling stamping his authority on the event with a breathtaking heat win. Five heats were conducted on Saturday 1 February, with Ultimate Bling, trained in Clyde by Carol Westerlo, running a Best of Night 29.97sec over the 520 metre journey. Other big names to make the 2020 Cranbourne Cup include Often Imitated, trained at nearby Pearcedale by Jacqui Greenough, two-time Group 1 winner Barooga Brett and Melbourne Cup finalist Jaro Bale. The Cranbourne Cup is the premier event held by the Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club each year, and many champion greyhounds have won the race including last year’s winner Orson Allen, who went on to be crowned the 2019 Victorian Greyhound of the Year. The Cranbourne Cup is this year sponsored by Backman’s Greyhound Supplies, which supplies pet food, accessories and supplies for all breeds of dogs including delivery. Boasting $50,000 in prize money to the winner, the Cranbourne Cup Final will be supported on the night be several other feature events including the Casey Steel Victoria Cup (699m), Rams Security final (520m) and TAB Cup Night Sprint Final (311m). Cranbourne GRC President, Barry Toner said the Cranbourne Cup promises to be a great night out. “We’d like to thank the Victorian Government for its support of our Cranbourne Cup and for the opportunity to provide race-goers with a familyfriendly and value for money social and sporting event that kick starts 2020 in the best possible way,” Mr Toner said. Entry into the Cranbourne Cup is free from 5.00pm, including entertainment, food trucks, the famous trackside party paddock and loads of prizes and giveaways. The Cranbourne Fire Brigade will be in attendance along with Captain Koala.

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The confronting realities of gun violence PENINSULA-born playwright, Joanna Murray-Smith, tackles the confronting and heartbreaking issue of gun violence in American Song. Originally commissioned by Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, the play tackles the confronting and heartbreaking issue of gun violence, reaching beyond national or cultural borders in an intimate exploration of love, forgiveness and parental responsibility. With playwright Mur¬raySmith’s characteristically deft wit and compassion American Song makes a difficult topic thoroughly gripping, wryly humorous and deeply moving. “My biggest fear was writing a play that wore its political heart on its sleeve, that proclaimed its allegiances and set the audience on alert. Regardless of my view on guns, I didn’t want to box myself in to an anti-gun identity as a writer, or allow cultural commentators to declare my allegiances in responding to the play.” Told through a single character – Andy – an ordinary man who is led to places he never imagined, thanks to unforeseen events. Andy’s experience is common to many of us; the slow accumulation of a good life: love, work, friendship,

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family. As he heads off to work to give the biggest presentation of his career, he wishes his teenage son Robbie goodbye. Eight hours later, everything has changed. A profound tour-de-force for one actor, performed by Red Stitch ensemble member Joe Petruzzi, American Song asks: What could I have done differently? Can we ever know the moment when a good life turns irredeemably wrong? American Song was first

produced in the US to great acclaim in 2016, with its acclaimed Australian premiere at Red Stitch Theatre in October 2017. Red Stitch and Critical Stages Touring bring American Song to the intimate Cube 37 Theatre at Frankston Arts Centre. See heart gripping show on Wednesday, March 18 at 7.30pm Tickets: $30-$40 Bookings: 03 9784 1060 or thefac. com.au

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THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES

Heading Straight to the Sauce of Aberrant Behaviour By Stuart McCullough THERE’S no such thing as ‘normal’. Not really. Instead, there are rituals passed down to us in childhood that we perfect as adults; oblivious to the fact that outsiders view these behaviours as freakish expressions of outright perversion. I speak, of course, of Worcestershire sauce. For those us in the McCullough household, Worcestershire sauce was standard operating procedure whenever we had fish and chips. Which, as it happens, was probably every second Friday night. It was always on hand, a seemingly inexhaustible bottle that was perpetually two-thirds empty. Kind of like Norman Lindsay’s Magic Pudding or the Terminator, it had mastered the ability to regenerate. Deciding to get fish and chips was always the first obstacle. Despite the fact that it happened on a routine basis once a fortnight, and notwithstanding that me and all my siblings were accomplished spellers, my parents would always broach the subject in what they believed to be code but, in actual fact, was the alphabet. ‘The Imitation Game’ would have been a much simpler film had the German forces simply spelled out their diabolical plans. The trip down the street to obtain dinner was more a sacred quest than it was a chore. There was no shortage of volunteers. Not that going along resulted in any special privileges, just being in the presence that pile of steaming magnificence was enough. Ours was the kind of house that had a standing order. There was no

asking us what we wanted – it just was. We had our standard order and there would be no deviation. Asking for a Chiko Roll or a pickled onion would be the equivalent of declaring yourself to be wholly insane. It was pointless. Arriving at the store, you had to

wait with all the other families who’d made the same decision yours had. It was definitely a ‘come as you are’ experience. There were a lot of thongs, stubby shorts and a laminated picture on the wall of all the fish species in Victoria, just in case you wanted to refer to your dinner by its Latin name.

The trip home was the best part. The power of anticipation, the heat of the paper parcel and the intoxicating scent of the dinner to come. Given we were a large family, there was no ripping the paper before getting home to snaffle a few sneaky chips. The very idea would be heresy. As an adult, I was completely shocked the first time my sister in law and I got fish and chips together and she started eating them in the car. It was, I later learned, their family tradition. It’s possible I over-reacted. Once the food was safely home, the Worcestershire was plonked on the table. There, my father would splash about large quantities of the stuff all over his fish. Without questioning why, we followed suit. For those unfamiliar with it, Worcestershire sauce is fermented and includes two types of vinegar and anchovies. Yum! And if that doesn’t get your mouth watering, it was created in the nineteenth century by two chemists down in a basement. This, I feel, explains quite a lot. It’s something of an acquired taste. Apparently, it’s frequently used in recipes such as Welsh rarebit, deviled eggs and Oysters Kilpatrick. Which makes its appearance on the McCullough-family’s flake all the more mysterious. I remember being shocked the first time I had fish and chips with someone else’s family and there was no Worcestershire sauce in sight. I didn’t know whether to complain or to simply point out the obvious but I struck by how little they seemed to care. It was as though ours was the only family to elevate the status of Worcester-

shire sauce to ‘indispensible’. To this day I keep a bottle in the fridge at all times. This is a departure from the family tradition that saw it stored in the pantry despite the label clearly stating ‘keep refrigerated after opening’. (There is something quite rebellious about my family that treats the rules of refrigeration with something bordering on contempt.) Whenever we order fish and chips, it takes pride and place on the table. I can’t help but notice, though, that I’m the only one who’s interested. Worcestershire sauce was never explained to us. It appeared and we accepted it as normal. We had to learn the hard way that – as condiments go – this was something of a niche interest. One that would deny us familiarity with more orthodox choices like ‘tartar’ sauce. The first time someone used the term ‘tartar’ in front of me, I thought they were saying goodbye. When they explained it was a sauce, I assumed it was something from the occult. Which goes some way to explaining why I reacted by splashing vinegar over the person that said it. Tolstoy said that all happy families are alike and each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way. To the best of my knowledge, Tolstoy loved fish and chips and was particularly keen on Chiko rolls. Each family is kind of like a cult; with its own traditions, superstitions and ceremonies. Ours continues to this day; whenever I visit my siblings, there’s always a bottle of Worcestershire sauce in the fridge. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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By Craig MacKenzie LANGWARRIN’S Wallace Cup breakthrough and some major signings by local clubs stole the spotlight last weekend. Langy’s cup success was eight years in the making as the annual event named in honour of the club’s former president had never graced the trophy cabinet at Lawton Park. It does now thanks to penalty shootouts in the semis and final. Langy prevailed in the first semi against State 4 outfit Seaford United but not before its less fancied opponent made life tough for the NPL2 club. Langy triallist keeper James Burgess from Springvale White Eagles saved penalty attempts from Tristan Stass and Scott Webster and that proved decisive. It was ironic that Webster failed to score as the veteran midfielder had played well during normal time and evoked thoughts of his Premier League days. Despite being unfit and up against opponents who have been training for months for the upcoming season his composure in possession shone through time and again. The other semi pitted State 1 Mornington against State 4 Baxter and although outclassed Baxter gave a good account of itself. As Baxter gaffer George Hughes pointed out after the match his team won’t face an opponent of Mornington’s calibre again this season. Baxter had reached the semi by surprising Skye United 2-1 in the knockout stage. With teams locked at 0-0 in the second half a low Lewis Gibson cross from the right was touched into the far corner of goal by attacking midfielder Nat Daher and a few minutes later Liam Kilner turned superbly and unleashed a left-foot drive that beat Jonathan Crook in the Skye goal. A Gerrard Lawler far post header was Skye’s sole response. Mornington star Josh Hine had Baxter on the back foot in the first half of the second semi when he got clear on the right and slotted the ball past keeper Sam Greig. Hine is a class act who could easily play at NPL level. Hine made it 2-0 before half-time and one of the emerging talents of

A cup and a coup: Alistair and Tanya Wallace with the Wallace Cup (left) and new Seaford United signing Shane Tagliaferro in action for Doveton. Pictures: Darryl Kennedy and Paul Seeley

peninsula soccer, teenage winger Matty Harrington, made it 3-0 in the second half. And so to the final. Mornington had won the Wallace Cup five times in seven years and Langy was never going to take its long-time local rival lightly. For the first time in Wallace Cup history three brothers played in the final with Callum and Luke Goulding playing for Langy and 15-year-old Ethan playing for Mornington. Kane Bentley’s surging runs forward out of midfield were impressive and he came within centimetres of opening the scoring in the first half when he drove into the area on the left and smacked the ball off the far post. Hine broke the deadlock in the second period. He laid the ball off to Bentley and continued into the area as his teammate hammered a low shot at goal. Burgess parried and Hine finished the rebound in style to make it 1-0. Just when it looked as if Mornington would claim its sixth Wallace Cup Luke Goulding on the right rolled the ball into the path of the incoming John Maclean whose first time strike gave Mornington keeper Taylor Davidson no chance. Langy had grabbed a lifeline and Mornington’s inaccuracy during the shootout settled the matter. Hine’s penalty hit the post and bounced clear and Wayne Gordon’s attempt is still orbiting the Earth. Now onto the signings. English striker Tom Youngs, 25, joined Langwarrin late last week after Murray United lost its NPL licence and was forced to withdraw from NPL3.

perienced striker Liam Ryan who has had stints with Doveton, Casey Comets and Peninsula Strikers. His immediate aim is dealing with the demands of the fitness regime put in place by his former teammate at Langy and now head coach of Skye Phil McGuinness. Ryan should have a major impact on Skye’s State 2 season. However young striker Travis Ernsdoerfer remains sidelined through illness with no indication of when he’ll be able to return. The big news at Seaford United is the capture of Shane Tagliaferro. The veteran attacking midfielder renews his link with another recent signing, Scott Webster. Both have switched from Doveton and they previously were teammates at Mornington. Tagliaferro has had stints at Casey Comets, Morwell Pegasus and Langwarrin and can bring a serious goal threat to Seaford. The club has done well to pick up a player who won the State 1 title last season. “Tags” starts training at North Seaford Reserve this week. Liam Kilner has already been mentioned in this round-up but he’s akin to a new signing for Baxter and head coach Hughes knows what sort of impact Kilner came make at this level. “He knows where the goals are that’s for sure,” Hughes said. “It’s the fitness side of it that he has to deal with and knowing when to use his explosiveness. “He sometimes comes back into the midfield but I want him to use it up front and if he commits to what we want him to do I’m sure he’ll be one of the top strikers in the league.” Meanwhile Football Victoria released the 2020 State League fixtures last week to a mixture of bewilderment and rancour from local clubs. The federation’s competitions department fixtured Mount Martha’s entry to State 5 South with a home match against White Star Dandenong

The Londoner has been on the books of Gillingham, Bolton Wanderers, Cray Wanderers, Greenwich Borough and VCD Athletic and was league leading scorer in 2018 in his debut Australian season with Myrtleford Savoy in the Albury-Wodonga Football Association. He switched to Murray United for the 2019 season and scooped the pool at the club’s presentation night winning the best and fairest, players’ player of the year and top scorer awards. “Langwarrin was interested midway through last season but I didn’t want to move in the middle of the season,” Youngs said. His preferred position is left wing but he can play as a 10 as well and if Langy gets the goals return he achieved at Murray United it will have made one of the most important signings of 2020. Youngs nabbed 16 goals in 26 appearances in NPL2 East last season in a side that finished third from bottom. Peninsula Strikers finally won the battle to sign veteran keeper Robbie Acs who has played with Essendon Royals, Heidelberg United, Casey Comets, Southern Stars, Langwarrin and Mazenod Victory. Strikers also announced that they had signed striker Jason Bradbury (from Sunshine Coast Fire, ex-Mornington and Pines) and midfielder Alex Mooy (from Spirit FC, ex-Blacktown Spartans). “I’m really enjoying the culture they’re bringing to the club and I’ve known Paul (Williams, head coach) for a long time through the AFS (Australian Football Skool) program,” Bradbury said. Skye United looks likely to sign ex-

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on Saturday 21 March at Wallace Reserve, Glenroy then proceeded to fixture Mount Martha’s remaining home games at Princes Park Oval, Parkville. Mount Martha operations manager Cheree Lane planned to contact FV as we went to press to remind competitions that the club’s home ground was at Civic Reserve, Mornington. Baxter’s round one home match against Dandenong South was deferred to the first catch-up round on Saturday 11 April despite Baxter having year-long use of Baxter Park. Frankston Pines requested home games under lights on Friday nights at Monterey Reserve but was fixtured as playing home games on Saturday afternoons. Arguably the most bizarre aspect of the fixturing was listing North Caulfield’s away games for Saturday afternoons. North Caulfield is a Jewish club that prefers its matches to be played on Sundays and has done so for decades. Last week in far less controversial circumstances FV held the draw for the first qualifying round of the 2020 FFA Cup involving local State 5 clubs. These matches will be held on Saturday 15 February: Rosebud v Barwon, Olympic Park, 2pm; Aspendale Stingrays v White Star Dandenong, Kingston Heath Soccer Complex, 7.30pm; Mount Martha v Shepparton South, Padua College, 3pm. The draw was conducted at the Football Victoria headquarters in St Kilda Road and live streamed on facebook to 31,054 people. This year’s event boasts a record number of Victorian entries with 223 clubs participating. There are 355 clubs registered with the state’s controlling body. This week’s pre-season friendlies: TUESDAY: Baxter v Bayside Argonauts at Baxter Park, 6.30pm. SATURDAY: Eastern Lions v Langwarrin at Gardiners Creek Reserve, 12pm (U18s), 2pm (U20s), 4pm; Mornington v Clifton Hill at Dallas Brooks Park, 11am and 1pm; Peninsula Strikers v Spring Hills at Centenary Park, 1pm and 3pm; Skye Utd v Mazenod Victory at Kingston Heath Soccer Complex, 6pm and 8pm; Frankston Pines v St Kilda Celts at Monterey Reserve, 5pm and 7pm; Seaford Utd v Aspendale Stingrays at North Seaford Reserve, 1pm and 3pm; Baxter v Pakenham Utd at Baxter Park, 1pm and 3pm.

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Pinecliff trainers win in the wet Seriously HORSE RACING

By Ben Triandafillou THE Pinecliff-based racehorse trainers had a day out in the rainy conditions at Caulfield on Saturday 1 February by claiming four of the nine races on the card. Trainer Grahame Begg took out the second race of the day with impressive up-and-comer Nonconformist before striking again in the fifth race with his gutsy two-yearold Mildred. Fellow Pinecliff-based trainer, Anthony Freedman, then made it three-on-the-trot for the Mt Eliza setup, by winning the sixth race with potential Mornington Cup hopeful, Just Benjamin, and the seventh race, being the feature Manfred Stakes, with talented three-year-old colt Super Seth. Freedman’s running double kicked off with exciting import, Just Benjamin, who toughed out an all-the-way victory at his second Australian start. Despite saluting only narrowly, Freedman was pleased with the gutsy effort from his stayer to fight off the challenges of Sam Slick and second-favourite Aktau over 1800m. With greater targets in the Spring, Freedman said he would likely give Just Benjamin another month before his next run before heading towards a race like that Mornington Cup which provides the winner with ballot exemption into the Caulfield Cup in the Spring. Third placegetter, Aktau, will

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Super return: Super Seth returns a winner for the Anthony Freedman stable and tops off a race-to-race double. Picture: Supplied

likely meet Freedman’s galloper in the Mornington Cup as well. To top off Freedman’s afternoon, the gifted three-year-old colt, Super Seth, was impressive in taking out the Group Three Manfred Stakes (1200m) first-up from a spell. The son of Dundeel made the most of his gun run in behind the leader to kick clear in the straight for a comfortable length-and-aquarter victory over Free of Debt and Dalasan. The victory was the colt’s fifth win from eight career starts which has included his exceptional Group 1 Caulfield Guineas win in the Spring over Queensland galloper, Alligator Blood. His earnings now exceed $1.5 million in prize

money. He’s likely to head towards the Group Three CS Hayes Stakes (1400m) and the Group One Australian Guineas (1600m) this campaign. Nonconformist, a three-year-old son of Rebel Raider, kicked off the winning run for trainer Grahame Begg by claiming back-to-back victories at his fourth career start. Sitting up on the speed, Nonconformist showed a fine turn of foot to over run the Shane Nicholstrained Brazen Song in the straight and score a comfortable two-anda-quarter length victory. Begg said the gelding has been a work in progress but he’s continuing to improve with raceday experience.

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“He’s coming around. Each time he comes to the races, he’s just getting that little bit better,” Begg said. “His ring craft is getting a lot better so onwards and upwards.” Nonconformist will eventually start to get out over longer distances, but his next target will likely be the Group Two Autumn Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield. The tough two-year-old filly, Mildred, made it a winning double for Begg and jockey Jordan Childs by staving off the heavilysupported favourite, Aryaaf, in the straight. Leading from start to finish, Mildred was headed by the Lindsay Park galloper when turning for home but found plenty to score a length victory with a further four length gap back to third. The first-up victory was the filly’s third win from four career starts and her second black type victory. Having been twice successful up the Flemington straight last preparation, Begg said Mildred’s next target will likely be the Listed Talindert Stakes at Flemington in two weeks’ time.

WITH so much interest in tennis due to the Australian Open, a new program aims to encourage new and lapsed players to get involved. Open Court Sessions offer a way to meet people and play tennis at any skill level. The sessions go for 90-minutes, which include a 10-minute warm-up, 50-minutes of tennis activities and 30-minutes of socialising. Tennis activities include playing on smaller courts, pickleball and triples on a full-size court. Venues include Rye, Boneo, Sorrento and Rosebud. No equipment is required. Details: play.tennis.com.au/opencourtsessions

Juniors in a league of their own THREE golf clubs have joined forces to create a MyGolf Junior League. The move by the Devilbend, Mt Martha and Safety Beach clubs is in line with one of the key objectives of Golf Australia: to increase junior participation in the game. The MyGolf Junior League is aimed at boys and girls aged nine and over who have already been introduced to golf through Golf Australia school-based programs or the MyGolf program. The four teams of juniors have played on Friday afternoons over three weeks during the summer holidays. The Mygolf program aims to introduce juniors to on-course competition. They play on a modified nine-hole shortened course in a two-ball Ambrose match play format. Pairs receive one point for winning a hole and half a point for a halved hole All points will be tallied to give an overall team score.

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