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Dog feedback WHILE local laws officers are warning dog owners about regulations for walking their pets on beaches throughout the Mornington Peninsula, a survey is underway to gauge opinions about dogs at McCrae.

The current controls vary at McCrae beach depending on the location and the time of year.

The shire has been asked to increase the length of the leash-free area to the west of the Margaret St car park, improving access to the leash-free area for people accessing the foreshore from the Beverly St crossing on Point Nepean Rd, McCrae.

It has also received requests to consider removing controls outside of the daylight savings period to make McCrae beach leash-free, the same as at other leash-free beaches. No changes are proposed for the daylight savings period.

Survey outcomes will be reported to council during February and March.

The “community consultation” ends Friday 9 February.

The survey can be completed online at mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay or at council offices in Rosebud, Mornington and Hastings.

Hard copy surveys and other written feedback can be sent to Mornington Peninsula Shire, PO Box 1000, Rosebud Vic 3939.

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Call to open gifts list Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Bryan Payne wants the public to be able to see a register of gifts made to council officers.

“I personally agree that the gift register should be available for public inquiry and I will raise that matter with my fellow councillors,” Cr Payne said last week.

The move for greater transparency around gifts to council officers follows revelations that shire CEO Carl Cowie in July 2016 was a guest aboard a cruise ship hired by prominent businessman and Portsea property owner, Lindsay Fox ("Shire boss on Fox ‘party’ cruise", The News 11/12/17).

Mr Cowie says that because the Mediterranean cruise was made at no cost to the shire “it was not required to be placed on the gift register”.

It is understood that Mr Cowie and his wife paid their own airfares to Europe to join the cruise from Athens to Venice during council approved leave.

The shire’s Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality policy – an “internal” document “owned” by the CEO - states: “Gifts, benefits and hospitality received must not create a real or perceived sense of obligation that may lead to a perception of preference or conflict.”

The policy also states: “Councillors

and council staff are to ensure that attendance at private functions does not have potential implications for council’s reputation or image or may cause an actual or perceived conflict of interest.”

Several other cruise guests, as well as Mr Fox, own valuable property on the peninsula.

When first asked about Mr Cowie’s trip last month Cr Payne, who was not a councillor at the time of the 2016 cruise, agreed “it could look like a con-

flict of interest if it didn’t have council approval”.

Cr Bev Colomb, who was a councillor during the previous council term when Mr Cowie joined Mr Fox’s socalled “conception party”, said she had not been “part of an approval process” for the trip.

She believed the then mayor, former councillor Graham Pittock, “knew of it, but it wasn't brought to all of us”.

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Commemoration: Left, Harold Holt’s great granddaughter Zara Holt, his son Sam, Russell Joseph and Greg Hunt during a wreath-laying ceremony at Cheviot Beach, Point Nepean.

Picture: Supplied. Above: Portsea lifesavers Julian Hunt and Ian McEachern – here with Harold Holt’s son Sam - were the first on the scene in 1967 at Cheviot Beach, Portsea. Picture: Hugh Fraser Below: ther undersea plaque to Harol Holt. Picture: Brett Illingworth

Drowning that made world news Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au ALTHOUGH it was 50 years ago, many Australians can recall where they were when they heard that Australia had “lost” its 17th prime minister, Harold Holt.

The news reverberated around the world, not necessarily because Mr Holt was known as a world leader, but because of the circumstances of his death: disappearing into the surf off a secluded beach within the restricted confines of the Portsea Officer Cadet School, at Point Nepean.

Although his body was never found, the prime minister was presumed drowned and to most people it is memories of a leader who went missing rather than his political achievements that linger. It took until 2005 for a coroner to officially assign the cause of is death to accidental drowning.

In the lead up to amemorial service on Sunday 17 December to commemorate Mr Holt’s death, federal MPs spoke warmly about Mr Holt, both in his roles as a minister and prime minister, a position he held for less than two years.

“He oversaw the dismantling of the White Australia policy, throwing open our doors to people from all corners of the world and sowing the

seeds for the successful multicultural society is today – the most successful multicultural society in the world,” Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull told Parliament. Mr Holt had championed a “yes” vote in the 1967 referendum that saw Aboriginals being included in the national census.

He had also been in office when Australia adopted decimal currency and “reintroduced” Australia “to our [Asian] region”.

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten said Mr Holt’s public life “is perhaps unfairly remembered more for its tragic end rather than its worthy achievements”.

Mr Holt had been “a breath of fresh air” in making himself available to the media with one of his “prepared remarks” being “All the way withy LBJ” – a reference to the then US President Lyndon Johnson – which “became shorthand for Australia’s plunge into the jungledark of the Vietnam War”.

The ready access Mr Holt gave the media also led to his often being photographed in his wetsuit with a spear gun or, most famously, surrounded by bikini-clad young women on the beach at Portsea. The image makers did their job well and the pictures helped portray an outdoor-loving, almost larrikin adventurous leader.

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day of Mr Holt’s death also saw the arrival of round-the-world solo sailor Alec Rose, later Sir Alec.

Mr Holt had gone to Point Nepean with his “secret lover” and neighbour Marjorie Gillespie to watch Rose sail his boat Lively Lady into Port Phillip.

Also along for the day were Martin Simpson and Alan Stewart, friends of Mrs Gillespie's daughter, Vyner,.

“Several boats were out to greet me [at The Heads] and one - a television launch - came alongside for pictures,” Rose later recalled in his book My Lively Lady. “I was warned of the dangerous currents and eddies of the narrow channel through The Heads but I passed through safely, feeling the swirl as I did so.

“I didn’t know it at the time, but one of the watchers on the point as I sailed was Mr Holt, the prime minister, who was tragically drowned a few minutes later.”

At the memorial service Flinders MP Greg Hunt announced the $50,000 to “upgrade the Harold Holt memorial and lookout at Cheviot Beach, saying the former prime minister “deserved to be known for more than just his disappearance”.

“Prime Minister Holt is an incredibly important part of not just the Peninsula’s history, but our shared Australian story,” Mr Hunt told the

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70 or so family, friends and invited guests attending the memorial service held near Fort Nepean because there was not enough room near Cheviot Beach itself.

“As one of the founding members of the Liberal Party, Prime Minister Holt had a decorated parliamentary career, playing a vital role in dismantling the White Australia Policy, overseeing major reforms to Australian banking system, was the Minister responsible for the establishment of the Reserve Bank, introduced decimal currency and played a key role in the 1967 referendum that ensured full-blood Aborigines could now be counted in the national census,” Mr Hunt said.

“The disappearance of Harold Holt off the coast of Cheviot Beach captured the imagination of a nation and is a moment that is entrenched into not only our nation’s history, but into our local history.”

Mr Hunt said Nepean Historical Society would hold the $50,000 “in trust” for a memorial, with the final design being agreed on by the Holt family, the Harold Holt Memorial Committee and Parks Victoria.

Liberal Party candidate for Nepean and one of the organisers of Sunday’s service Russell Joseph said it was “fitting here [to] remember Mr Holt as a progressive and dynamic Liberal

leader who, among other achievements presided over the 1967 referendum giving recognition to Aboriginal Australians, building a significant bridge towards reconciliation”.

“The Indigenous story at this place is both beautiful and tragic as it was from here that Bunurong women were kidnapped and taken by sealers working these waters of Bass Strait.

The sense of loss for their community remains significant today and has had a lasting impact upon them,” he said.

“A similar sentiment today may be shared by us, as in the ocean behind us a tragic loss unfolded which had a profound effect on modern Australia’s political and cultural history, but which principally remains today, a family tragedy.”

The weeks preceding the service were also somewhat when all three levels of government – federal, state and municipal – refused to pay towards the memorial service, which was only saved when the Victorian Liberal Party offered to pay (“No backers for Holt anniversary service” The News 16/10/17).

The federal government has now promised a more fitting memorial than the stone cairn and plaque in the sand dunes overlooking Cheviot Beach and the plaque fastened by divers to the reef off the beach.

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Mother and son left homeless by fire Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au A WOMAN and her 20-year-old son have been left homeless after fire destroyed their house at St Andrews Beach on Tuesday 2 January.

Sharyn Cook believes the fire in their Alex St home was caused by a knocked over candle.

Ms Cook was sleeping outside the house while her son Callum was inside on the lounge room couch when the blaze broke out at about 11pm.

The house was completely destroyed by the fire and Ms Cook does not think it is covered by insurance.

Power has been cut off from the property since March last year and she has been using candles for light and showering at friends’ homes.

After the fire last week Ms Cook was staying with friends at Mt Martha and making frequent visits to see her son who was recovering from severe burns at the Alfred hospital.

“He went back in [to the burning house] to look for our pets and got burnt on his face, hands, arms and legs,” Ms Cook said.

“At the start of the fire I heard a noise, like popping corn but couldn’t see a thing. I ran to the back door to check on the dog in the laundry but it was filled with black smoke.”

Lieutenant Eddie Matt, of Rye CFA, said fire crews carried two cats and seven dogs from the property.

He said the house fire capped a busy few days for the brigade which on New Year’s Eve answered 10 callouts between 7pm and 2.30am, mainly from fires started by gas bottles.

A house in Eugenia St, Rye was a “total loss due to a barbecue gas bottle”.

Mr Eddie said soapy water should be used to check gas bottle fittings and valves for leaks “at least each time a gas bottle is changed and particularly at the start of the summer holidays if the barbecue hasn't been used for most the year”.

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Two weeks after the event the trees have lost their glitter, having served their purpose of being a place under which to store presents and lighten the lives of all who see them.

But knowing that there’s nothing to be gained from keeping a tree that’s shedding its dried out needles, Mornington Peninsula Shire is offering to take them in for $4.50 at its resource recovery centres in Rye, Tyabb and Mornington and hoppers at Dromana, Sorrento and Flinders.

The normal disposal cost is $8.50, but the offer runs out on 16 January.

Tip vouchers can also be used to dump the tree along with other green waste.

Christmas trees can also be cut down to fit in a green waste bin; plastic trees can go in the rubbish bin.

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THIS year’s Sorrento Art Show opened Saturday 6 January and is open at Sorrento Community Centre, McFarlan Reserve, Morce Av, 10am- 4pm until 13 January.

Featured artists in the art show run by Sorrento Rotary Club are Jayne Henderson, Ron Farnill, Gabrielle Young and Billy Nye.

Art opening THE opening night of the annual Mornington Art Show has become recognised as a gala occasion not to be missed.

Traditionally these opening nights are social highlights for the Mornington art loving community and this year’s opening on Thursday 18 January will be no exception.

Entertainment will be provided by the Bakery Jazz Trio whose members select music to suit the mood of the evening. Gourmet finger foods will be distributed by roving waiters from 7pm when the evening starts and refreshments are served.

The art show will officially be opened around 7.20pm after which guests can wander through the shows three gallery areas. Opening night tickets are $25 and can be bought at morningtonartshow.com.au or from Farrell’s bookshop at the clock tower corner in Main St, Mornington.

A record number of entries this year of more than 850 paintings will be on display and for sale.

The entries featuring a wide range of genre, painting styles and subjects, with prices ranging from under $300 to several thousand dollars.

This year’s art show also has 23 sculptures from the Tiwi Islands. The hand carved and painted works from the Jilamara Arts and Craft Association, Melville Island will be on display and for sale.

There will also be iron bark painted carvings of birds and almost two metre high totem pole carvings of Tutini Tokwampini – the bird carvings.

John Vanderwerf’s contemporary sculptures are made from an aluminium composite.

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Roads take heavy toll on men MEN make up the majority of road deaths in the past year, accounting for 186 of the 255 fatalities in Victoria.

The number of lives lost includes 151 lives lost on country roads and 104 in metropolitan areas.

Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Doug Fryer said while the road toll was down for the first time in four years, “it’s sobering to reflect that 255 families move into the new year without their loved one”.

“My deepest condolences to each of the families who I can only guess continue to contemplate why, why have they been thrust into the sadness and loss that is the unexpectedness of road trauma,” Mr Fryer said.

He said it had been disheartening to be told on New Year’s Day of the death of the first person on the roads for 2018.

“The information I have at this stage is that it appears the car may have swerved to miss a kangaroo,” Mr Fryer said.

“I cannot accept that it is only a matter of time before another life is lost, that the cost of mobility will at times be someone’s life.

“That is why police will continue to run intelligence led state-wide and local police operations that focus on speed, drink and drug driving, distraction, seat belt compliance and fatigue.

“My resolve only strengthens too that we’ll continue to enforce and educate for greater road safety. And we’ll continue to call on the community to acknowledge that they, each and every motorist, rider, pedestrian and or cy-

clist, has a role in ensuring theirs and other road users safety.”

He said analysis of road deaths showed “increases and decreases and ups and downs, but really at the core of all of this is a deep frustration and sadness”.

“Sadness of course, that families have lost a loved one but one of frustration, that people continue to lose

their lives to road trauma.

Provisional road death figures in 2017 show: n 151 lives were lost on country roads which is 59 per cent of all the lives lost n About 80 per cent of the fatal injury collisions on country roads occurred in speed zones of 100kph or higher. n 104 deaths on metropolitan roads,

a 37 per cent decrease to 2016 when 141 people lost their lives in metropolitan areas n The number of cyclist deaths has increased by 50 per cent, from eight in 2016 to 12 last year. n Motorcyclist deaths have decreased by 33 per cent from 55 in 2016 to 37 last year. One pillion passenger was killed.

n Passenger deaths have also increased by 29 per cent from 35 in 2016 to 45 last year. n Pedestrian deaths have decreased by 23 per cent from 40 in 2016 to 31 last year. n Single fatality collisions decreased 15 per cent from 261 in 2016 to 219 last year. n Double fatality collisions decreased 19 per cent with 13 in 2016 compared to 11. n Triple fatality collisions have increased 75 per cent with one in 2016 compared to four last year in which 12 people lost their lives. n The 254 lives were lost from 234 fatal collisions. n Males accounted for the majority of lives lost with 186 compared with 68 females with one unknown gender (following up reports). n The 25 to 29-year-old age bracket saw the biggest decrease in lives lost on our roads with 33 lives lost in 2016 compared with 19 in 2017, a decrease of 42 per cent. n November recorded the most lives lost with 32, up from 25 in 2016. n April had an increase in lives lost with 28 compared to 16 in 2016, a 75 per cent increase. Two double fatality collisions and thirteen single fatality collisions during the end of term one and Easter holidays contributed to this increase. n There were 44 lives lost as a result of collisions involving heavy vehicles, a 10 per cent increase from 2016 which had 40. n Heavy vehicle fatalities accounted for 17 per cent of all fatalities.

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Christmas tree disposal It’s time to say goodbye to your Christmas tree for another year!

You can dispose of your old tree at any of the Mornington Peninsula’s Resource Recovery Centres or hoppers for only $4.50 (normally $8.50) until 16 January.

Our centres are in Rye, Tyabb and Mornington. Hoppers are in Dromana, Sorrento and Flinders. For more info: mornpen.vic.gov.au/waste Residents can use tip vouchers to dispose of their trees. To make the most of your cubic metre, include additional green waste during your trip.

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Seasonal warning over online scams POLICE are warning potential buyers of online goods to be wary of scams involving items advertised on widely used social media sites and common online auction websites.

The warning follows a number of robberies reported to police after several victims had arranged to meet with fake online sellers to pay for and receive goods.

On Christmas Eve police arrested three men after they allegedly attempted to rob two men, in separate incidents, who they had arranged to sell smart phones to.

Detectives are investigating two similar incidents reported in December.

“If the price seems too good to be true, it generally is,” Detective Senior Constable Michael Haysom said.

“If you are purchasing in person an item from an online seller, always arrange to meet in a public place.”

The federal government also provides a website with advice for people who have been the victim of a scam: scamwatch.gov.au/ Reports of online scams can also be made to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission via that website.

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Bay drowning A MAN drowned at the Rye front beach during the afternoon of Wednesday 3 January.

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Shop centre blasts A MAN arrested over an incident that caused alarm at Bayside Shopping Centre, Frankston last month has been “released pending further enquiries”, police say.

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• Don’t place recycling in a plastic bag • Empty containers of contents/liquids • Recyclables that can’t fit into your bin can be taken to a rubbish tip (Rye, Mornington and Tyabb) or hopper (Sorrento, Dromana and Flinders) for free.

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near a shopping centre car park exploded.

Police arrested a 57-year-old man on 28 December to “assist police with enquiries” and advised late last week he was released from custody.

Firefighters from Frankston and Patterson River brigades quickly arrived at the shopping centre on 21 December during the busy pre-Christmas shopping period to extinguish a blaze in the wake of explosions that police said occurred in a loading dock area.

There were no injuries and damage to the surrounding area was minimal.

Shoppers said they heard three “loud bangs” when the gas canisters exploded.

Taxi stolen FRANKSTON detectives arrested two men following an alleged carjacking of a taxi in Carrum Downs Friday 29 December.

Investigators have been told a taxi was called to pick up passengers in Luscombe Av just before 8pm.

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Mayor moves to open gift register Continued from Page 1 “My view is that management, along with councillors, of course, needs to declare an interest when any relevant issue comes up,” Cr Colomb said.

“And this, along with all registers, needs to be accessible to the public.”

Cr Colomb was one of four of the shire’s 11 councillors to respond to an email asking questions about council’s gifts policy. Two councillors – Hugh Fraser and Frank Martin - had an automatic email response saying they were on leave.

Crs Simon Brooks, Sam Hearn, Kate Roper and Rosie Clark did not respond to the email.

After wishing The News a happy New Year, Cr Antonella Celi in her reply said she would leave any comment about the gifts policy up to the mayor.

Cr David Gill said he was awaiting answers from council officers to questions he had asked about the gifts register “including if [registering a gift is] a legal requirement”.

Each councillor was asked if they thought activities such as accepting a free cruise on a ship hired by a highprofile ratepayer such as Mr Fox should be listed in the gifts register and whether the register should be a public document.

The official council response in December stated: “The gifts policy is an internal corporate policy. Such policies are not placed on council’s website.

“The register has been audited on an annual basis. There is no legal requirement to make this available externally

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subject to Freedom of Information requests.”

The News has asked the shire for details of the audit process (see right).

Neighbouring Frankston Council’s Staff Gifts and Hospitality Policy register is available for public inspection.

Mr Cowie returned to work late last year after a council-sanctioned trip which included seminars and conferences in Sweden, Germany and Malta.

This trip was paid for from his $30,000 study tour allowance on top of his near $400,000 salary package.

The “conception party” cruise in July 2016, took place before Mr Fox’s 80th birthday which was celebrated in April 2017 at Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove, Red Hill South.

Mr Fox – generally regarded as one of the peninsula’s most high profile property owners – chartered the Seabourn Odyssey for a seven-day trip between Athens and Venice for his “conception cruise”.

The ship costs about $200,000 a day to charter and can carry more than 450 passengers. Mr Fox’s guests included actor Hugh Jackman, TV personality and Collingwood Football Club president Eddie McGuire, retail billionaire Solomon Lew and his Premier Investments CEO Mark McInnes, mining magnates Gina Rinehart and Andrew Forrest, former Crown Casino boss and horse breeder Lloyd Williams, the Pratt family and politicians Bill Kelty and Jeff Kennett.

Several of the cruise guests own property on the peninsula.

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MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors will be discussing the pros and cons of opening up the shire’s gifts register for public scrutiny following CEO Carl Cowie’s presence aboard a luxury liner hired by high profile businessman and Portsea property owner Lindsay Fox in July 2016. Mr Cowie, left, says he was not required to register the trip and there is no legal requirement for the register to be a public document. However, other municipalties have decided gifts and benefits to councillors and council officers should be available for public scrutiny in much the same way they are declared by federal MPs.

Questions and answers MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire CEO Carl Cowie late Friday afternoon provided The News with answers to the following questions: Why is the gifts register is not available to the public?

It is not a policy under the Local Government Act 1989 required to be public.

Does Mr Cowie think the gifts register should be made public?

If the LGA does not require it to be public, this is our guiding statutory instrument. It is not part of the CEO role to provide personal opinions under the Local Government Act. Who decides what "gifts" or other benefits should be added to the register?

Items are listed on the register in line with the organisation policy, a policy consistent with good governance and procurement principles and applied across the 79 local government authorities in Victoria.

How does the annual audit of the gift register work?

It forms part of the annual audit that all 79 Victorian councils are required to undergo.

What does the audit cover?

What any audit covers, ensuring the elements of the audit analysis comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

Who does the audit?

VAGO (Victorian Auditor General’s Office).

Who gets the audit results?

The council’s audit and risk committee on an annual basis, which is a properly constituted committee of council to consider all such matters. The committee has independent auditing experts as well as councillor representation.

Under construction: A sculptor puts finishing touches to one of the Arabian Nights exhibits before the annual Sand Sculpting Australia event at Frankston’s foreshore. Picture: Gary Sissons

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“You can see Aladdin fall in love with Princess Jasmine and trick the Genie of the Lamp with his three wishes.

“Take a journey with Sinbad the Sailor on his seven magical adventures as he meets mystical monsters and fantastical creatures; then, ‘Open Sesame’, go deep with Ali Baba into the cave filled with jewels and gold.”

The annual sand sculpting exhibition is hosted at the Frankston waterfront, 510N Nepean Highway until 25 April; Monday-Friday 10am-4pm daily and 10am-6pm on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

Adults $14, concession $11, children (3-15 years old) $9, children under 2 free entry. A super pass for children is $18.

More than 130,000 people visit the exhibition in Frankston each year.

See sandsculpting.com.au or call 0426 280 603 for more exhibition details.

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THANKFULLY it took less than 1001 nights to build the latest attraction on Frankston’s foreshore telling the tales of Aladdin, Sinbad the Sailor, Ali Baba and the forty thieves and other Arabian Nights stories.

Twenty skilled sculptors put in more than 5000 carving hours over 30 days using 3500 tonnes of brickies’ loam sand to build the Sand Sculpting Australia exhibition illustrating the stories of the Arabian Nights.

Sandstorm Events director Sharon Redmond says the exhibition is open to visitors until 25 April.

“Our aim is to capture the imagination and provide a unique experience that reappropriates the natural environment and encourages people to enjoy it in a new way,” she said.

“This summer, you’ll be transported back in time to explore the ancient and ever-so-magical stories of the 1001 Arabian Nights, made completely from sand.

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NEWS DESK Somers on show THE best of the community will be on show at the Somers Community Day to be held at Somers primary school on Saturday 13 January between 10am and 3pm.

The Community Day will give residents the opportunity to question representatives of the shire and a range of service providers and community organisations.

And to make sure that no one goes hungry there will also be a sausage sizzle for visitors.

Some of the local organisations that will be represented at the day include the CFA, Hastings Police, Mornington Peninsula Shire, Somers Neighbourhood Watch, Somers Tennis Club, Somers Garden Square Petanque Club, and Balnarring Men’s Probus Club as well as the local environmental and Friends groups.

Somers Residents Association president Gerry Lewis said the day was “a great opportunity to keep abreast of what was happening in and around the village as a chance for residents to raise concerns they might have about anything impacting on the local community”.

“The SRA is there is listen to concerns Somers residents might have and to take appropriate action where needed. Our close relationship with the shire and its officers means we have good access and are able to advocate strongly for our members,” Mr Lewis said.

He said the day, organised by the SRA, was now a key part of the local calendar and allowed SRA committee members to meet members and the wider community as well as helping to make people aware of the various social, sporting and service organisations within the community.

Pedal to power: Kayakers and canoeists, like this one at Mt Martha, can rest easy in the knowledge that they don’t need a permit to small electric motors to supplement their pedalling. Picture: Gary Sissons

Year-long power test for paddlers KAYAKS and canoes can be fitted with small electric motors without being registered.

The trial aims to reduce red tape for low-powered vessels travelling up to five knots and ends 31 December.

The exemption is for kayaks and canoes with electric motors of up to 40 pounds thrust (or one horsepower or 750 watts).

“If the trial period shows that the safety of paddlers is not compromised in any way, this exemption is likely to

become permanent,” Maritime Safety Victoria director Peter Corcoran.

“This will also enable an easier process for people taking their paddle craft interstate.”

The trial is in response to a recommendation from the Red Tape Commissioner to bring Victorian requirements closer to New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania.

Mr Corcoran said the benefits of motors are that kayakers and other

paddlers can conserve energy and have some assistance in getting home after their trip.

“Maritime Safety Victoria reminds paddlers that the addition of a motor presents different risks while operating their craft, including incorrectly fitting a motor that results in the hull no longer being watertight; travelling beyond competence and capability levels; overestimating the capacity of the kayak to handle conditions further offshore that may change without

warning,” he said.

Regulations with which paddlers must comply include wearing a lifejacket, carrying a bailer or bilge pump and a waterproof buoyant torch, having the means of calling for help such as a mobile phone and having an alternative means of propulsion, such as a spare paddle.

Safety equipment requirements, and guidance on how to fit a motor is available at: transportsafety.vic.gov. au/msv/paddling

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Southern Peninsula

property

SIMPLY THE BEST PAGE 3 TUESDAY, 9 JANUARY 2018

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

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RYE 75 Beckett Street

RYE 210-214 Dundas Street

WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY

ROOM TO MOVE

A wonderful opportunity exists for any investor or first home buyer to acquire an affordable low maintenance home.

With two street frontages, the home comprises two spacious bedrooms, generous open plan living /dining, kitchen with island bench, full bathroom, double carport plus detached lock up garage.

Ideally oriented to capture all the afternoon sun the opportunities to further capitalise on this terrific location are endless.

Set on a 1.25 acre allotment, this attractive coastal residence features vaulted ceilings and warm polished timber floors to stir the senses.Designed to give everyone their own space this cleverly designed property offers free-flowing indoor and ouotdoor areas, 3 bedrooms plus study, 2 bathrooms plus powder room, open plan living with contemporary kitchen comprising butlers pantry and servery opening out to the lovely alfresco dining area with spa.

Separate media room, huge free standing steel shed and a double lock up garage with internal access.

Auction: Saturday 27th Janaury at 1pm Price Guide: $550,000 - $600,000 buyers Contact: Michael Prentice 0417 369 235

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

SORRENTO 26 Calcutta Street

RYE 14 Nerissa Street

SORRENTO YACHT CLUB CALLING

THE GREAT ENTERTAINER Cleverly designed for free-flowing indoor to outdoor living around a spectacular in-ground pool and alfresco dining area, this contemporary residence is truly a great entertainer. Featuring 4 bedrooms, all with WIR’s, the larger master suite has FES and also accesses a sunny timber deck. A separate self-contained bungalow is perfect for guest accommodation or extended family, and there is a three car garage. All privately set on an easy-care, fully fenced allotment with sealed drive. An impressive package that encompasses what coastal living is all about.

Superbly located and only a brief stroll through the Tuckey Track to the Sorrento Sailing and Couta Boat Club, is this classic weather board beach house.

Privately sited and with a rare two street frontage (rear access off Reid Street), this cute home features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen/dining/lounge, coonara fire place, air conditioner, lock up garage and separate carport.

This highly sought after location offers further upside with future development opportunity.

For Sale: Contact Agent For Price Inspect: Saturday & Sunday 2-2.30pm Contact: Mark Prentice 0408 117 772

2395 Point Nepean Road, Rye.

Ph 5985 2351

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

For Sale: $1,150,000 - $1,250,000 Contact: Michael Prentice 0417 369 235

www.prenticerealestate.com.au

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‘THE RENOIR’ LOCATION, LIFESTYLE, LOVE IT NOW completed and ready for new owners. These two modern townhouses are the latest offering in beachside Mornington from Coastal Development Group (CDG).

The properties showcase the latest design features and are set opposite parkland to offer a privileged coastal lifestyle opportunity just minutes from Fossil Beach and the popular Dava Drive shops. Built by Envirotec Homes, the townhouses capture the essence of seaside living with fabulous space throughout complemented by premium fixtures and fittings that will set a new standard in luxury and comfort. Entry is to a wide hallway that features genuine hardwood timber floors and an impressive timber staircase. The master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe is across to the left and moving forward is a separate study and a powder room. A hallmark of CDG properties are the incredible ceiling heights and here is no exception with a soaring 3.6 metre ceiling to the open-plan family zone creating an astounding sense of space, and walls of windows that deliver a streamlined indoor to outdoor flow through to the sunny alfresco entertaining area which has mains gas plumbing for a barbecue. A sleek gourmet kitchen boasts stone bench tops and a full range of Miele appliances include two ovens, a microwave, a fully integrated dishwasher plus instant hot water tap. A fantastic walk-in butler’s pantry will also feature a dishwasher, and adjoining the pantry is the laundry. Upstairs are two more bedrooms with built-in robes, the main bathroom and a media room - which could easily become a fourth bedroom if required. Adding to your everyday comfort and convenience are a walk-in linen press, an upstairs powder room plus ducted heating and refrigerated cooling, individually zoned for the upstairs and downstairs areas. For your new permanent home or low-maintenance weekend escape, these sensational new properties deliver the ultimate seaside lifestyle just moments to the Esplanade and trendy Main Street Mornington. n

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ADDRESS: 7 Kooyonga Grove, MORNINGTON FOR SALE: $1,300,000 - $1,400,000 DESCRIPTION: 3 bedrooms, 3 living areas, 1 study, 2 bathrooms, 2 powder rooms , 2 car garage AGENT: Joel Hood 0429 886 188 - Eview Group - Joel Hood Property, 176 Main Street, Mornington, 5971 0300 mpnews.com.au

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172/131 Nepean Hwy, DROMANA

306 Jetty Road, ROSEBUD

6/1967 Pt Nepean Road, TOOTGAROOK

56/131 Nepean Highway, DROMANA

gateway to the peninsula

a brilliant alternative

Position Perfect

INVEST OR NEST

This three bedroom, two bathroom unit is set among other units within the Dromana Holiday Village.

Enjoy the comfort of this three bedroom, two bathroom holiday home built to the highest standards.

Immaculate 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit, highlighted

by Tasmanian Oak timber floors throughout.

This delightful cabin is priced to sell offering an affordable first home, or investment property to the astute buyer.

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$200,000-$220,000 By appointment or as advertised John R King 0419 202 471 sldr@stockdaleleggo.com.au stockdaleleggo.com.au/dromana-rosebud

24 Hakea Avenue, CAPEL SOUND

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$215,000 By appointment or as advertised John R King 0419 202 471 sldr@stockdaleleggo.com.au stockdaleleggo.com.au/dromana-rosebud

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1/36 Flamingo Rd, CAPEL SOUND

$400,000-$440,000 By appointment or as advertised Darrin Marr 0409 066 933 sldr@stockdaleleggo.com.au stockdaleleggo.com.au/dromana-rosebud

27 Grenville Grove, CAPEL SOUND

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$145,000 - $155,000 By appointment or as advertised Darrin Marr 0409 066 933 sldr@stockdaleleggo.com.au stockdaleleggo.com.au/dromana-rosebud

1&2/6 Gannett Avenue, CAPEL SOUND

NEW LISTING

First home buyers.... Beach Beauty

easy low maintenance living

350m to the Water’s Edge

near new with great position

2 bedroom home located approx 650m to the bay. This home has been freshly painted and has new carpet.

650m to the beach, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa unit has open plan living with a modern kitchen.

Stunning home, situated an easy walk to the beach and a second driveway has room for the boat or caravan

Two villas on offer, each with 3 Bedrooms, master with ensuite, open plan kitchen, dining and living areas.

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$530,000 By appointment or as advertised John King 0419 202 471 sldr@stockdaleleggo.com.au stockdaleleggo.com.au/dromana-rosebud

1&2 / 1 Teal Street, CAPEL SOUND

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$550,000 - $600,000 By appointment or as advertised Darrin Marr 0409 066 933 sldr@stockdaleleggo.com.au stockdaleleggo.com.au/dromana-rosebud

36 Potton Avenue, ROSEBUD

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Saturday 3rd February at 11:30am Saturday 13th January 12.30 - 1.00pm Darrin Marr 0409 066 933 sldr@stockdaleleggo.com.au stockdaleleggo.com.au/dromana-rosebud

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$570,000 - $625,000 EACH Saturday 13th January 11.45am - 12.15pm Darrin Marr 0409 066 933 sldr@stockdaleleggo.com.au stockdaleleggo.com.au/dromana-rosebud

85 Ninth Avenue, ROSEBUD

2&3 / 116 Marine Drive, SAFETY BEACH

NEW LISTING

Modern Villa Unit

Huge outdoor entertaining area

full renovation

heaven on marine

3 bedrooms, FES to main, spacious open plan lounge & dining that opens to outdoor entertaining area.

Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and double garage, this home is perfect for a young family or investors.

Fully renovated with a 12m extension, offering 3BR’s, main with FES & WIR, and excellent open-plan area.

Now is your chance to purchase one of three brand new townhouses off the plan in Safety Beach.

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2 Saturday 3rd February at 2:30pm Saturday 13th January 3.30 - 4.00pm Darrin Marr 0409 066 933 sldr@stockdaleleggo.com.au stockdaleleggo.com.au/dromana-rosebud

97 Palmerston Avenue, DROMANA

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2 $690,000 - $745,000 Saturday 13th January 2.45 - 3.15pm Darrin Marr 0409 066 933 sldr@stockdaleleggo.com.au stockdaleleggo.com.au/dromana-rosebud

2 From $1,085,000 By appointment or as advertised Jonathon McCoy 0403 290 019 sldr@stockdaleleggo.com.au stockdaleleggo.com.au/dromana-rosebud

47 Carrigg Street, DROMANA Stylishly Renovated Family Home

Prime Development Site (STCA)

Selling with ONLINE OFFERS - Click & Bid - Tuesday 21st November 2017 starting at 7pm - register your interest via our webpage www.stockdaleleggo-dromana-rosebud.marketbuy. com.au/sign-up/p/5i/97-palmerston-avenue-dromana

Situated approx. 500m to the foreshore and positioned on 770m2 of prime Dromana land, is this fantastic opportunity to invest in your future. Currently with a 3 bedroom home plus self-contained bungalow the opportunities with this property are endless, with a little work your rental return could be as high as $500.00pw with both properties while you apply to council for plans and permits to develop the site (STCA). As we all know land of this size, beach side of Peninsula link is becoming harder and harder to find and with Dromana’s median price improving by over 15% in the last 12 months and no sign of it slowing down, now is the time to purchase before the market rises even higher.

Stylishly renovated, this immaculate 3 bedroom weatherboard home is freshly painted with a wonderful contemporary ambience complemented by landscaped gardens, stunning spotted gum decks, open plan lounge & dining room with floating floorboards, and a sunny kitchen with s/steel appliances and rustic timber bench tops.

click & bid 3 PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

5987 3233

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CLICK AND BID Saturday 13th January 2.00 - 2.30pm Darrin Marr 0409 066 933 sldr@stockdaleleggo.com.au stockdaleleggo.com.au/dromana-rosebud

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5986 8660

1159-1165 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud, Vic, 3939 mpnews.com.au

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Happy New Year from

Fletchers Mornington Peninsula

Fletchers value both our people and our clients, offering the highest property management and sales service standard.

At Fletchers, we are committed to:

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For a complimentary appraisal of your property or stress-free and effective management of your investment property, please contact us today.

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2 Kanimbla Court

TOOTGAROOK 7 Plain Street

Balconies and the Bay

A Builders Masterpiece

RYE

4 Bed l 2 Bath l 1 Car

4 Bed l 2 Bath l 2 Car

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Sit back and relax while watching the ships glide by from the upper deck of this recently renovated 2 storey home.

Located within easy walking distance to the beach and the Rye shopping village, the home presents as a comfortable permanent residence or holiday home with potential for rental income.

R E D N U T C A R T CON

Homes of this calibre are a rare find; add the beachside location and you have an irresistible opportunity to secure this ultimate lifestyle for your own. Upon entry this builder’s own residence exudes style and sophistication, displaying an innate understanding of light and form.

Price:$680,000 - $710,000

Price: UNDER CONTRACT Contact: Jay Furniss 0419 728 225

CAPEL SOUND

RYE 145B Canterbury Jetty Road

Contact: Brendan Adams 0419 566 944

2/11 Grenville Grove 4 Bed l 2 Bath l 1 Car

3 Bed l 2 Bath l 2 Car

The Getaway Lifestyle

Low Maintenance Home

This deluxe townhouse is situated in a most tranquil, yet ultra-convenient part of Capel Sound and only 400m approximately from the water’s edge.

This property will grant you a lifestyle where the beach and the coastal surrounds become an integral part of every day life, or a fantastic opportunity for your own getaway holiday home.

Located in sought after Canterbury Jetty Road this pristine 3 bedroom home oozes charm. Main bedroom with ensuite, open plan kitchen & dining and lounge. Includes ducted gas heating, split system, floorboards and carpet throughout, low maintenance yard, Danike dishwasher and downlights.

Currently tenanted.

Price: $720,000 - $790,000 Contact: Rob Magnano 0425 772 073

Price: $650,000 - $690,000 Contact: Jules Alexander 0401 255 555

RYE 87 Observation Drive

RYE 4 Hackworth Road

Resort Living at its Best

Home is Where the Heart is!

If you could have the perfect blend of resort life and peninsula living, this property is it. All the luxury of a first-class resort rolled into this impeccable home set on approx. 1348sqm and located just minutes from the outstanding Rye foreshore area. The large rear balcony provides the perfect entertaining area on those balmy summer evenings.

With a backyard to ponder and chillax in this magical home has 3 good sized bedrooms, large family bathroom with spa bath, quaint kitchen with a great working space and open plan lounge room. Freshly painted throughout and new carpet this home just needs some tending loving care to the outside façade. Set on an impressive 804 sqm block all you need to do is add your own flair to create the dream home.

Price: $850,000 - $935,000 Contact: Rob Magnano 0425 772 073

Auction: 27th of January at 11:40am Contact: Jules Alexander 0401 255 555

3 Bed l 2 Bath l 2 Car

3 Bed l 2 Bath l 2 Car

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

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

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

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64 High Street, Hastings 03 5979 2489 www.robertsandgreen.com.au

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

Mornington

CRIB POINT 5/136 Disney Street

321/98 Bungower Road, Mornington Within the Mornington Gardens Holiday Village, situated in the permanent residential area in a picturesque setting amongst other permanent villa style homes. Offering secure retirement living for over 55’s. A short drive from Main Street Mornington, the beach & walking distance to the Racecourse.

Main bedroom with en-suite, second bedroom/study, lounge & dining area, kitchen, laundry. Includes air conditioning, new carpet & hot water service plus a decked veranda. NO stamp duty on the purchase price, this is a great buy and deďŹ nitely worth an inspection. Sorry NO INVESTORS and NO PETS. Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Clare Black 0409 763 261 Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

FANTASTIC INVESTMENT IN A SUPERB LIFESTYLE LOCATION - Cleverly designed, this immaculate unit has a functional floor plan that maximises living and entertaining space, with a seamless flow through to a landscaped rear garden which benefits from a sunny north-easterly aspect. Securely leased until April 2019.

Two bedrooms; master bedroom with walk-in-robe and dual-entry bathroom.

Kitchen with stainless steel dishwasher and plenty of storage. n Separate laundry, toilet and bathroom n Dining and lounge room with split system heating and cooling. n Single garage with internal access. n n

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Rye, Dromana & Rosebud Community Bank® Branches

Bigger than a bank

Community Event Calendar JANUARY Wednesday 10 January Rye Bowls Club Open Nominated Jackpot Triples - 1.00pm All welcome. Bookings 5985 2450 Thursday 11 January Rye Bowls Club Barefoot Bowls Recommences 6.00pm supper provided. Full bar service.

Non bowlers welcome

Saturday 13 January

Rye Gift RYE’S PREMIER SPORTING EVENT R J Rowley Reserve (Rye Football Ground) Melbourne Rd. Rye. Top athletes competing under VAL competition.

Competing for prize monies totaling $11,000.

Premier eventsRYE GIFT & WOMEN’S DIAMOND EVENT. JUNIOR GIFT, for sporting club juniors.

Cheer your local football team in the FOOTBALLER’S RELAY FAMILY FUN DAY entry $10 adults children under 16 free.

Face painting, children’s rides, food stalls, liquor tent, community stalls.

Bookmakers on site, Melbourne and major race events, MAJOR SPONSOR

Sunday 14 January Sorrento Bowls Club Learn to play lawn bowls & meet new friends at Sorrento Bowls Club’s Sunday morning free coaching sessions!

10.30 a.m. till noon – no need to book just come along!

Casual dress, loan bowls available!

Sorrento Bowls Club Inc. Hotham Road Sorrento (rear David Macfarlan Oval) Contact Judith 0412 371 321 for more details Website: www.sorrento.bowls.com.au Wednesday 17 January Rye Bowls Club Open Nominated Jackpot Fours - 1.00pm All Welcome. Bookings 5985 2450 Thursday 18 January Rye Bowls Club Barefoot Bowls Recommences 6.00pm supper provided. Full bar service.

Non bowlers welcome Friday 19 January Sorrento Bowls Club Sorrento Twilight Bowls from 4.30 p.m.

Bookings essential.

Enjoy a game and 2-course dinner $10 ($15 for non-members) Friends, families & visitors welcome.

Casual dress, loan bowls & coaching available.

Sorrento Bowls Club Inc. Hotham Road Sorrento. Contact Judith on 0412 371 321 for more details Website: www.sorrento.bowls.com.au Email: sorrentobc@bigpond.com

Sunday 21 January Sorrento Bowls Club Learn to play lawn bowls & meet new friends at Sorrento Bowls Club’s Sunday morning free coaching sessions!

10.30 a.m. till noon – no need to book just come along!

Casual dress, loan bowls available!

Sorrento Bowls Club Inc. Hotham Road Sorrento (rear David Macfarlan Oval) Contact Judith 0412 371 321 for more details Website: www.sorrento.bowls.com.au Wednesday 24 January Rye Bowls Club Social bowls day. Names on board please.

All welcome Thursday 25 January Rye Bowls Club Barefoot Bowls Recommences 6.00pm supper provided. Full bar service.

Non bowlers welcome.

Friday 26 January Sorrento Bowls Club Barefoot Bowls Free Family Event for Australia Day. 10-am-5pm.

Celebrate on the greens and in the Clubhouse! Official flag raising at 10.30 am.

Free sausage sizzle Special children’s activities, Book & Craft Bargains. Morning & afternoon teas on sale in Clubhouse. No need to book just come along – fun for all ages!

Further info: Call Judith on 0412 371 321 Sunday 28 January Rye Bowls Club TRY BOWLS. Open to all Free Lessons given if required.

Barefoot Bowlers also welcome

Sunday 28 January Sorrento Bowls Club Learn to play lawn bowls & meet new friends at Sorrento Bowls Club’s Sunday morning free coaching sessions!

10.30 a.m. till noon – no need to book just come along!

Casual dress, loan bowls available!

Sorrento Bowls Club Inc. Hotham Road Sorrento (rear David Macfarlan Oval) Contact Judith 0412 371 321 for more details Website: www.sorrento.bowls.com.au

FEBRUARY Saturday 3 February Rotary Foreshore Community Market 7.30am till 12.30pm.

Fresh local produce & much more.

Free Entry.

The Rotary Club of Rosebud-Rye. Bookings for stalls: ryeforeshoremarket@hotmail.com Sunday 4 February Sorrento Bowls Club Learn to play lawn bowls & meet new friends at Sorrento Bowls Club’s Sunday morning free coaching sessions!

10.30 a.m. till noon – no need to book just come along!

Casual dress, loan bowls available!

Sorrento Bowls Club Inc. Hotham Road Sorrento (rear David Macfarlan Oval) Contact Judith 0412 371 321 for more details Website: www.sorrento.bowls.com.au

Sunday 11 February Sorrento Bowls Club Learn to play lawn bowls & meet new friends at Sorrento Bowls Club’s Sunday morning free coaching sessions!

10.30 a.m. till noon – no need to book just come along!

Casual dress, loan bowls available!

Sorrento Bowls Club Inc. Hotham Road Sorrento (rear David Macfarlan Oval) Contact Judith 0412 371 321 for more details Website: www.sorrento.bowls.com.au Friday 16 February Sorrento Bowls Club Sorrento Twilight Bowls from 4.30 p.m.

Bookings essential.

Enjoy a game and 2-course dinner $10 ($15 for non-members) Friends, families & visitors welcome.

Casual dress, loan bowls & coaching available.

Sorrento Bowls Club Inc. Hotham Road Sorrento. Contact Judith on 0412 371 321 for more details Website: www.sorrento.bowls.com.au Email: sorrentobc@bigpond.com

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Polio book best seller A HANDBOOK produced by Mornington Peninsula Post Polio Support Group to help polio survivors, has turned out to be the best seller for 2017 for Random Harvest e-library.

“We have sold downloads of ‘Life Skills for Polios’ to Djakarta, Harare, Wales, various states of America and hard copies all around Australia,” its author Fran Henke said.

“When postage turned out to be twice the cost of the book, we were relieved that Random Harvest based in New Jersey, US, offered to include it on the International Centre for Polio Education’s e-list.”

Mrs Henke, of Hastings, said Random’s editorin-chief “advised last week that our book was their best seller for the year”.

Proceeds of e-book sales are shared with the international polio centre while all proceeds of hard copies go to Polio Network Victoria.

The book was published with backing from Dromana and Rosebud Rotary clubs, RyeRosebud Lions, Mornington Peninsula Shire Metro Access program, other support groups and

individuals.

Mrs Henke said she decided to compile the book after attending the Australasian-Pacific Post Polio Conference in Sydney in 2016, where speakers provided up to date information on the wide range of issues affecting polio survivors.

“Everything from sleep to swallowing, bracing, anaesthetics, pain management, exercise and cramps, was canvassed and I wanted to share the information to those who couldn’t attend,” she said.

“I was able to go to Sydney thanks to an American Facebook friend and wanted to make sure she and others had the latest management advice.

Another big plus has been that people who hadn’t come forward about their late effects, have bought the book and now are in the loop, also receiving the MPPPSG’s monthly newsletter.”

Spiral bound copies of ‘Life Skills for Polios, a light hearted handbook’ are available from flyingponypress@gmail.com for $15 plus $7 postage; or the e-book: US$5 from postpolioinfo.com/lifeskills.php

Death at motorbike track park A YOUNG motorbike rider died after an accident at the Frankston Motorcycle Park last month.

Sebastian D’Imperio, 16, a student at Frankston’s John Paul College, died at the Seaford track on Saturday 16 December.

It is understood that no other bikes were involved in the fatal accident.

The Frankston City Motorcycle Park Club immediately temporarily but indefinitely closed the motocross bike tracks at the park.

The club issued a statement on its Facebook page saying it will work with Frankston Council, police and Motorcycling Victoria during investigations into the fatality.

“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the kind young man who lost his life,” the club

said.

Police will prepare a report for the coroner.

Council is the landlord of the premises at 92 Old Wells Rd in Seaford.

A GoFundMe online fundraising campaign raised more than $36,000 to help the 16-year-old’s family with funeral costs. A memorial service was held at Mentone’s St Patricks Catholic Church on 21 December.

The fatality comes almost three years after the death of 25-year-old Danny Edlington in a collision on the main track at the Frankston Motorcycle Park in April 2015.

The coroner’s office is expected to release the findings into the 2015 fatality this year.

Book a Court

Boneo Tennis Club welcomes visitors to book a court online and come for a hit. $15/hr (members free) • $20/hr with lights (members $5)

STEP 1. CHECK AVAILABILITY

Visit bookacourt.tennis.com.au/boneotennisclub and view the online booking sheet.

STEP 2. CHOOSE A SESSION

Select your date and session time. You can pay online using most credit cards. You’ll need to register the first time you book.

STEP 3. CONFIRMATION

We’ll send you confirmation of your booking including a PIN to enter at the gate for direct access.

www.tennis.com.au/boneotc

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NEWS DESK

Bush blaze arrested in its tracks Neil Walker Neil@mpnews.com.au A FIRE that swept through part of Carrums Downs during Saturday’s statewide heatwave may have been started intentionally.

Police arrested a 15-year-old girl in relation to the bushfire that forced the evacuation of about 30 residents from Darnley Drive and Augusta Court on Saturday (6 January).

The initially small fire began in nearby Blue Wren Rise at about 3pm and quickly threatened to engulf homes.

A Darnley Drive house was badly damaged by the fire. No-one was injured and firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control by about 9pm on Saturday evening.

Police announced on Sunday morning that Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives charged the arrested Carrum Downs teenager with intentionally causing a bushfire.

She was bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date.

More than 300 firefighters responded to control the Carrum Downs fire amid the hottest day of the summer in Melbourne with temperatures topping 40 degrees celsius on Saturday afternoon.

A cool weather change brought with it high winds but fears this may fan the flames did not eventuate.

The blaze ripped through 36 hectares of bush.

Two water bombing helicopters were called in to help fight the fire

at its peak.

“We’ve had one property which has sustained some fairly significant damage where some embers have come in through the roof, through an evaporative cooler,” Country Fire Authority regional chief officer Trevor Owen told ABC News.

“There is also some fencing at the back of those properties and we’ve also sustained some damage to four sheds.”

The CFA advised residents to evacuate to a safe point at Carrum Downs Shopping Centre while firefighters brought the blaze under control.

Firefighters also tackled a grass and scrub fire in Hastings at Cemetery Rd on Saturday afternoon.

A water bomber was called in to douse the fire that burned close to a BlueScope Steel oil and gas pipeline.

The two fires were among about 50 across Victoria reported to firefighters.

Victoria’s Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley defended a decision not to issue an emergency warning for the Carrum Downs fire.

“Even though there may be structures alight, or there may be fences alight or outbuildings that’s something the incident controller will determine about what is the immediate threat versus the immediate threat to life and injury,” he said at a media briefing.

“Obviously that’s a dynamic environment.

“The emergency warning is where there is imminent danger to your life.”

Fire front: Firefighting crews tackled a bush blaze at Carrum Downs on Saturday aided by water bombers, far right, as residents from nearby Flora Park Way stayed on alert in case the fire spread. Pictures: Gary Sissons

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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

Refurbishment completed!

In November 2016, St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital commenced their $9.7 million refurbishment.

After 12 months, they are pleased to announce they have now completed all major renovations, with only some minor works remaining. New external signage will be also be completed in the next month.

Many milestones have been achieved: • Refurbishment of 46 rooms and ensuites, including building 4 entirely new patients rooms • Increased single room capacity • New spaces on ground floor include: extended foyer with airlock entry, new Chapel, Multipurpose room and Café • Improved spaces on first level include Occupational Therapy (OT) ADL Kitchen, OT gym and upgraded pharmacy.

• Ambulance entrance has relocated to a new undercover area at rear of hospital, to improve traffic flow and ease of patient entry.

• Many behind the scenes mechanical and services include a new 17 tonne generator, upgraded airconditioning and plumbing.

Chief Executive Officer / Director of Nursing, Sally Faulkner, said the most critical component of the refurbishment was to increase the number of single rooms at their hospital to better support patients through their recovery.

“We have converted our three and four bed rooms to two bed rooms and refurbished all bathrooms. Providing our patients with greater comfort and privacy was our ultimate goal,” Sally said.

For a rehabilitation hospital, access is incredibly important and new front and rear entrances to the hospital will make it easier for patients as well as vehicles that transport patients after surgery or injury.

“Whilst this was a comprehensive and detailed refurbishment, it occurred in stages to minimise the impact on our inpatient and outpatient services.

There was a buzz of excitement as each stage finished and we are so pleased with the result”.

“Living through a refurbishment is never easy with disruption and changes. We are very thankful to our patients and families for their understanding as we have undertaken this essential work. Our caregivers and contractors efforts to ‘keep calm and carry on’ during the refurbishment works whilst supporting our patients and families during this time has been wonderful.” Sally said REFERRALS: Outpatient referrals can be sent to: St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital 255-265 Cranbourne Road, Frankston 3199 Fax: (03) 9788 3280 Inpatient referrals can be sent to: Fax: (03) 9788 3304

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Big turnout expected for exhibition THE Peninsula Woodturners Guild’s “Woodturning in the Park” Exhibition will run from 18-23 January 2018 10am to 4pm each day.

Entry is free, as is parking in the grounds of the McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park, 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin.

Items will also be offered for sale. Demonstrations of woodturning will be held at the Club’s Studio and workshop which is located within the grounds of the Sculpture Park.

Woodturning is an age-old craft done largely by hand. As the lathe turns and spins a piece of wood, it is shaped by hand, using a chisel. This process brings out fantastic colours and grains in the wood and can be displayed in beautiful ways.

The technique of spinning wood on the lathe produces sculptural and artistic items, alongside utilitarian ones such as bowls, platters, pens etc.

Demonstrations on the day will have a variety of items showcased. This is your chance to get close to the maker, have your queries answered, or to get in touch with makers for a commissioned piece, be it a wall hanging sculptural piece, clock, or a handcrafted component for your chair/rocking chair, wooden tables etc. The possibilities are endless.

Enjoy this rare opportunity to get your hands on a handcrafted item, using an age-old craft.

In an age filled with cheap, disposable and machine-made items, a craft that goes back centuries is definitely something to behold.

If your interest lies beyond being a buyer, and you’d like to join the Guild to have a go yourself, you can download the application form the website pwguild.org.au The Guild was formed in 1984 with objectives of: n Bringing people together interested in all facets of the craft; n Expanding the interest in the craft by developing the talents of members through lectures, demonstrations and workshop experience; and n Bring the craft to the wider population through exhibitions, workshops etc

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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

Please explain tourism benefits and income Do other Mornington Peninsula residents get tired of being told how much we benefit from tourism and visitors and how we have to “suck it up” because of the money they bring? Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is particularly guilty of singing the praises of the tourist dollar.

After Schoolies week(s), the 25 metre versus 50 metre pool fiasco and learning about the extent of foreign investment in the peninsula, this resident refuses to “suck it up”.

To find just how much we actually benefit from the tourist dollar, I have asked council the following questions: 1. What total revenue does the council derive directly from tourism? And what percentage is that of the total tourist dollar spent on the peninsula?

2. How does the council derive its tourist revenue?

3. What percentage of the total council tourist revenue goes back into maintaining and repairing tourist amenities (such as foreshore waste pickups, graffiti removal, repair of damaged amenities and extra security)?

4. What examples of amenities demonstrate how the tourist dollar is benefitting ratepayers and residents of the Nepean ward?

5. What percentage of tourist income, overall, stays in the peninsula? What percentage goes elsewhere in Victoria or Australia? What percentage goes overseas?

6. What percentage of the peninsula hospitality workforce has permanent full-time or part-time employment?

Mechelle Cheers, Rye

Parking chaos Woolworths 10am Christmas Eve. No [parking] spots outside for two blocks. Risked it, went in, four lanes all choked, the decision to abandon (drive through) but blocked behind and the car in front was not moving, waiting for another in a lane to exit, but the exit car driver is on the eau de cologne? Can’t the fellow see that?

Stuck until, on my right, a handicap spot, leaving. Right blinker on. Do I honk driver in front (typical, in a Kia, no surprise) and risk road rage? I risked it, my loud voice and his bald head in my favour in case of trouble; but for safety a light genteel honk.

Phew, brainless moved, some 12 inches, just enough; slid in. Staggered out to emphasise my handicap status. Only wanted bread and milk (and a kiss from Sue-Ellen). Home safe. The Rye chaos had begun.

Cliff Ellen, Rye

Thanks for care Our much loved son Tim passed away on the 14 December 2017, after a courageous battle for the past two years with abdominal cancer.

He attended Rosebud Hospital for his initial chemotherapy and then Peter Mac Callum Cancer Centre.

This was followed with subsequent visits back to Rosebud Hospital for treatment, which was

tendered with utmost dedication, love and care by the excellent doctors and nursing staff.

Tim was finally admitted to the hospital emergency department and then Walker Ward on the 12 December, and we would like to convey our sincere thanks to Dr Meredith and Dr Curtin and their wonderful nursing staff for their love and support shown to Tim in the last moments of his life.

Congratulations Rosebud Hospital and all within this marvellous facility that we are so blessed to have.

Our heartfelt appreciation also goes to all the wonderful medical staff at Peter Mac Callum Cancer Centre for their care to Tim “.

Teresa and John O’Hanlon, Capel Sound

Missing the point Tony Nicholl “Not only men” and Brian A Mitchelson “Paying the price” (Letters 12/12/17) demonstrate a complete misunderstanding of family violence, of sexual abuse and its affects on women and families.

Mr Nichol complains that the Victorian government advertisement published in The News shows men as perpetrators and ignores the issue of male suicide.

That men commit suicide after a relationship breakdown is a tragedy. But it is not helpful to blame women for the plight of men..

The devastating facts are: One in three women will experience domestic violence in their life time.

On average, one woman a week is killed in Australia by a current or former partner.

One in four Australian women have experienced physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner.

Eight out of 10 women aged 18 to 24 were harassed on the street in the past year.

Mr Nichol says that men experience violence from women. This needs to viewed in context.

Men’s violence towards women is about being in control or maintaining control over their partners. Women’s violence is nearly always about being powerless in a situation where men misuse their power. Women are five times more likely than men to require medical attention as a result of intimate partner violence and five times more likely to report fearing for their lives.

Ninety-five per cent of all victims of violence, male and female, report a male perpetrator.

Brian A Mitchleson falsely implies that “Indiscretions of a sexual nature” are fabrications or exaggerations and only occur to the rich and famous.

Mr Mitchleson trivialises the devastating effects of sexual abuse and harassment of women.

His reference to women as “creatures” may explain where his flawed views originate.

Men seeking confidential help can contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or www.ntv.org.au Geoff Selby, Moorooduc

In the frame: Artist Craig Davy and examples of his works. Pictures: Supplied

Artist paints his way to Higher Ground ARTIST Craig Davy is holding a solo exhibition, Higher Ground, at Red Hill early next month. The full time artist of seven years has won more than 100 awards and is said to be highly regarded as a self-taught artist. His oil paintings depict the Mornington Peninsula and capture its essence and beauty: whether it be a rough seascape with rolling sand dunes or the vast landscape with distant views and billowing clouds.

His modern impressionism-style showcases the peninsula in all its glory, capturing the light, mood and essence of the early morning, daytime or evening moonrise.

The exhibition is at Peninsula Galleries, 1175 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Red Hill, call 5989 2203. It will run Saturday 6 January until Sunday 28 January.

For an invitation to the opening night call Rebecca, 5989 2203.

We’re all equal

Fortunately, there are still a lot of beautiful people around, albeit some of us are just slightly imperfect.

Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington

Heather Forbes- McKeon (“Times have changed” Letters 19/12/17) responds to my previous letter (“Paying the price” 12/12/17) by reckoning that I have woken from a “carnal, beast-like slumber” and suggests that I treat women as “objects for my pleasure”. What an incredible ugly, fiction as a response to my letter.

I was merely trying to illustrate the fact that women are also sexual predators and harassers, but no man has ever taken it to court. Aren’t we all equals?

There were no ugly women in my day, they were all beautiful, some exceedingly so, some very plain but still lovely on the inside. All attractive, all deserving of a compliment or a request to “see you later”.

Sure there were sleazebags on both sides but I’m talking in general.

What today’s liberated, “new culture”, vinegar women cannot understand is that nature created women to be extremely attractive to men and (somewhat) vice versa, and that’s how you got to be born, silly girl.

Apparently in this culture, it’s bad to be good, abnormal to be normal, and a man can be destroyed by unsubstantiated allegations from 20 or more years ago.

Show compassion The issue of how Australia is treating refugees in detention is more akin to a story I read as a young adult called “Devil’s Island “. A penal exile for criminals, this island was a place of no return.

With no hope or humanity, cruelty dominated.

To escape was well nigh impossible; many tried but none succeeded.

Until someone in authority saw through all the horror and decided a reform might alter the desperation.

Surely the Australian government can see that the whole world is facing the problem of desperate people.

Children being born on Nauru and in other detention centres are stateless. Let us show some care and compassion.

The security force has stopped boats. Publicity is withheld. In all our local rallies on the fate of children in detention the public concern is very strong. Bring them here now.

Make it real in a Christ-like way.

Patricia Rayner, Grandmothers Against Children in Detention Southern Peninsula

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Escaped detainee found in Frankston Compiled by Brodie Cowburn DURING the early hours of Wednesday morning (Boxing Day) 4 boys, who were amongst the lads detained at the training farm on Tortoise Head Island, escaped to the mainland.

One lad swam out to a boat which was anchored some hundreds of yards from the shore. He then picked up his companions and they sailed to Stony Point, a distance of five miles.

One of the lads William Hennessy, aged 16 years made his way as far as Frankston where he was promptly arrested, as the police had been warned of the boy’s escape.

So far the other boys have not been traced. *** LIEUTENANT L. P Little, 27th Battalion, A.I.F, is reported to have won the Military Cross.

He is the son of Mr David Little.

Shire engineer, of Werribee, and nephew of Mrs C Maxwell, of Frankston. *** SERGEANT Horace Picking, nephew of Mr R. T. Picking, has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery on the field.

He is now lying in hospital, wounded and suffering from the effects of gas. *** FORCIBLE language is used by Gunner H. S Smith, who is serving in France, in referring to strikers in Australia. He regards them as worse than cowards. ***

DOUGLAS Picking, only son of Mr and Mrs R. T Picking of “Mydugra” Glen Huntly and “’Dindorbonda, Frankston, has enlisted for active service abroad. *** MARK Reginald Peters, for being drunk in charge of a horse and cart in Bay Street on 22nd December was fined 5s or 12 hours imprisonment. *** A BOAT house at Seaford, belonging to Mr Charles Hunter, Middle Park, was broken into on Christmas evening and a quantity of fishing tackle stolen.

A telephone message was sent to the Frankston police at about 8pm.

Constable Ryan arrived at Seaford by train and arrested on suspicion three young men who had boarded the train at Seaford.

The suspects were searched by the Constable and the stolen property was found in their possession. *** A SUCCESFUL reunion of Roman Catholics was held at Frankston on Boxing Day and attracted from all parts of Melbourne and Suburbs a crowd of between 30,000 and 40,000 people.

Fifteen special trains, in addition to the usual augmented holiday service were run from Flinders Street to Frankston and they were all uncomfortably overcrowded.

One of the trains as it passed through Chelsea was pelted with eggs. *** NOTICE TO READERS.

THERE is no doubt that many events in the outlying districts are unrecorded. We will be pleased if readers will furnish us with the details of any occurrence of public interest for publication in THE STANDARD. The aim of the proprietors of the ‘Standard’ is to do all in their power to foster the continual material welfare of the district—but naturally the more liberally we are supported the better paper we can produce, and the greater will be our opportunity to cater as an enterprising journal for the news wants of the community. *** THROUGH the energy of some of the ladies of Langwarrin the sum of £5 was collected and spent in the purchase of gifts to fill 40 bags which were distributed amongst the invalids at the Camp on Thursday. *** T. R. B. MORTON & Son report having sold, per J. L. Parkes, one of their auctioneers, Mr John Boyds property with residence in Norman S. Flinders, for £600 cash. *** FOR many years past Frankston Park has been a rendezvous for some of the best athletes in the State assembling on New Year’s Day to try conclusions in running, cycling and woodcutting, and the committee has always put down with a strong hand anything they observed in the way of crook performances.

Not withstanding the many adverse influences that existed this year towards having a successful

meeting, the sports were carried out most successfully, thus showing that the public retain their confidence in having a pleasant outing and a good day’s amusement.

Mr Bendixsen, the promoter, and his energetic committee, are to be heartily congratulated on the success of the first Henley on Kannanook Creek.

The boats left the starting point at 4.30 and hundreds of spectators witnessed a most picturesque sight as they came down the creek.

High artistic taste was displayed, and to judge which was the best decorated boat was a very hard matter to decide.

The voting board was the centre of attraction and money was paid freely for votes. *** TOOT YOUR OWN HORN A HEN is not supposed to have much common sense or tact, she every time she lays at egg she cackles forth the fact. A rooster hasn’t got a lot of intellect to show, but none the less most roosters have enough good sense to crow.

The mule the most despised of beasts has a persistent way of letting people know he’s around by his insistent bray.

The busy little bees they buzz, bulls bellow and cows moo, and doves and pigeons coo.

The peacock spreads his tail and squawks; pigs squeal and robins sing, and even serpents know enough to hiss before they sting.

But man, the greatest masterpiece that Nature could devise, will

often stop and hesitate before he’ll advertise. *** A VERY pleasant after noon was spent at the Langwarrin Camp, sports on Boxing Day. The programme of 23 events was most interesting and was thoroughly enjoyed by visitors as well as the men in camp Mrs Deane, President of the Frankston Red Cross society, presented the prizes. The prizes had all been purchased with the money obtained by the Frankston Red Cross society and the Wattle Club The following is the winner of each event: THROWING THE CRICKET BALL: 1, Tarrant, 2, Adams INTERSATE RELAY RACE: 1, Victoria, 2, Western Australia ONE MILE WALK: 1, Lewis, and Nunn (dead heat) SACK RACE: 1. McGregor 2, Lane; NOVELTY BAND RACE: 1, Bartholomew W, Walsh WHEELBARROW RACE: 1, Dorney and Mason, 2, McGregor and Franklin HORSEBACK PILLOW FIGHT: 1, Gunther, 2, Adams CATCHING THE GREASY PIG: 1, McGregor. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 5 January 1918

WHAT’S NEW...

Sunset Cinema returns to Mornington Racecourse THE Mornington Racecourse Sunset Cinema experience returns to the Peninsula this summer in January.

Popping up on Friday January 12, Sunset Cinema at Mornington Racecourse is a one night only outdoor cinema event perfect for the whole family.

In addition to the feature film, Despicable me 3, screening from 7pm, there’ll also be rides and activities for the kids, catering and snack bar

options from the Mornington Racecourse team, and a stocked beer and wine bar for the parents.

Supported by local businesses Jacobs & Lowe, Steller and Peninsula Kids, and set upon the lush grounds of the racecourse, it will be a fantastic evening to get outdoors and enjoy the summer weather.

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PUZZLE ZONE

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14. Stupefying 18. Military students 21. Uterus 22. Made airtight 24. Awkward 25. Clothing 26. Fencing sword 27. Fill with joy 28. Baron’s title

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For over 200 years, the Mornington Peninsula has been a muse and haven for artists. Coast features works by Eugene von Guérard, Nicholas Chevalier, Louis Buvelot, Violet Teague, John Perceval and Albert Tucker alongside contemporary artists GW Bot, Megan Cope, Raafat Ishak, Euan Macleod and Kerrie Poliness.

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FOR over 200 years, the Mornington Peninsula has been a muse and haven for artists. Attracting a stellar roll call of some of the most recognisable names in Australian art, the wild and rugged coast has inspired works from artists such as Eugene von Guérard, Nicholas Chevalier, Louis Buvelot, Violet Teague, John Perceval and Albert Tucker.

This ambitious exhibition brings together masterpieces from these iconic artists as the basis of an extended conversation, considering our relationship to the coast, to the Australian landscape and our environment. Newly commissioned works from GW Bot, Megan Cope, Raafat Ishak, Euan Macleod and Kerrie Poliness tackle contemporary questions of our connection to landscape. These commissions, the result of a recently established artists in residence program at Police Point in Portsea, consider the beauty

and magnitude of the coastline through painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography and video.

Visitors are invited to add a sea creature to the rock pool in the interactive activity area.

Also on display over summer is Glass: Art Design Architecture, a JamFactory touring exhibition showcasing 23 outstanding projects by contemporary Australian artists, designers and architects.

Visitors can enjoy free guided tours on Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm, curator talks are run on 16 and 27 January, there are also school holiday workshops, artist talks and excursions and a one-day artist camp at Police Point for creatives, guided by artist David Hugh Thomas.

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By Stuart McCullough ENOUGH was enough. I’d let it do as it pleased for far too long and the time had come to take tough and decisive action. For several weeks I’d allowed my facial follicles complete freedom and, in that time, they’d made the most of the opportunity. In a surprisingly short amount of time, my beard had gone totally free-range. The end result was not so much a cultivated piece of man-scaping as it was the unkempt backyard of an abandoned rental property after the tenants have long since scarpered. It was messy and made me look like a castaway. The time had come for a serious bit of trimming.

The first crucial step in a successful beard trim is to charge the trimmer. This requires finding the charging dock, placing the shaver on said charging dock and remembering to turn the electricity on. It sounds surprisingly simple, but you’d be amazed how often I have succeeded in fouling up one if not several of these steps. There’s nothing worse that a flat battery mid-trim. Bitter experience had taught me that having the trimmer konk out mid-trim results in the blades taking my beard in the kind of vicelike death-grip that only the Jaws of Life can release. It was mistake I was determined not to make. Again.

There was little room for error. The need to trim had been prompted by an important meeting; the type of meeting where looking like a derelict could well be a disadvantage. It was essential that I make myself as presentable as the raw materials would permit. Perhaps foolishly, I waited until the last possible minute before attending to my man-scaping needs. With the benefit of hindsight, I appreciate that this was an act of pure facial follicle folly. Indeed, I was not so much tempting fate as I was taunting it, baring my metaphorical buttocks and daring it to do its worst.

With the battery charged, things started well. Facial hair tumbled into the sink in huge clumps. In moments, I would be transformed from looking like Grizzly Adams’ stunt double to sporting the kind of stubble that would make Don Johnson weep with envy. I’d be out the door in no time, ready to prepare for my big meeting. And then, at exactly the half way mark, the trimmer stopped working. To be precise, it was still making a sound, but was not longer trimming anything.

To have a bushy beard is one thing. To have designer stubble is another. But to half exactly half of each is nothing short of catastrophic. The difference between the two sides of my face was so pronounced that I looked like a human Neenish hair tart. I’ll admit I started to panic. Did I

have time to shave it all off? Could I sit through a meeting with my head turned to one side the whole time? Or, alternatively, should I rest my head in my palms and hope that no one thought it was weird, even when I was speaking? So many options, so little time.

As is so often the case when disaster of the mechanical variety strikes in our house, I decided the best course of action was to panic.

Which involved waking up my wife and asking her to help. This, of course, required her to overcome the waves of convulsive laughter she experienced upon catching sight of my fifty-fifty face.

Producing a screwdriver, she pulled the thing apart. This, of course, took me even further away from being ready for work. She then prodded, poked and scraped, before asking me when I’d last oiled it. Luckily, I knew exactly when I’d last oiled the trimmer because the last time I’d done it was… never. Sure, the instructions said it should be oiled on a regular basis and I’d been using that thing for at least six years without a second thought. Some might call such conduct reckless. I, however, like to think of myself as an optimist. I have great faith in machinery. Perhaps more than it deserves.

It’s not the first time I’ve done this. I remember being at University and complaining to my brother that my electric shaver had packed it in.

He then asked how long it’d been since I’d last emptied it. Until that moment, I had no idea that emptying your electric shaver was, in fact, a thing. The poor mite had simply choked on stubble until it could take no more. Goodness knows where I thought all the hair ended up. Presumably taken by the shaving fairies.

Having applied oil before putting the screws back in, things took a turn for the better when I flicked the switch and it sounded like its old self.

As I raised the trimmer to my face, hair rained down once more. I was saved. Within minutes I was wholly transformed. I no longer looked like a roadie for Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs but like someone who, by rights, should be attending a very important meeting.

I’ve no idea why it is that I leave these things to the last minute. Or why it is that I think that I can ignore the need for routine maintenance, despite my previous experiences. I vow to be better. From this day on I will either learn to follow instructions or, alternatively, never trim my beard again. You’ll know which way I’ve gone next time we run into each other. Until then, if you see someone in the distance who looks like he should be a member of ZZ Top, please look the other way. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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A combination of great music, amazing food and wine, and a dedicated children’s area make this day a must in everyone’s calendar. The Peninsula’s best kept secret keeps delivering in the amazing rural setting of the historic Briars homestead and surrounds. Bring a chair or a picnic rug and soak up the landscape and vibe while listening to the best bands from Australia and abroad.

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February’s festival is shaping to be the best yet. A.J. Ghent (USA) constructs an indie rock sound howling from the church to the blues.

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By Craig MacKenzie SKYE United completed the first signing coup of 2018 when it convinced scoring legend Caleb Nicholes to come out of retirement and join the State 3 South-East promotion candidate.

Nicholes, 35, had three stints with Langwarrin having first joined the club in 1999.

He has also played with Fitzroy City, Frankston Pines, East Richmond and Springvale White Eagles and scored 192 goals for Langy.

Nicholes made 249 league appearances for the Lawton Park outfit and won an unprecedented 10 club Golden Boot awards.

He retired after playing in last year’s State 1 South-East championship side and scored in the last game of the season.

He is a senior pastor at Southern Lights church which is close to Skye United’s headquarters at Skye Recreational Reserve.

“I’m mates with (Skye coach) Billy (Armour) and full credit to him for doing a lot of convincing,” said Nicholes.

“I don’t know how many games I’ll play, maybe 10, maybe 15 or so, but we’ll just take it week by week and see if we can squeeze a few more games out of these legs.

“My standard has always been a goal a game and that’s what I’ll aim for.

“I don’t really know a lot about Skye but I’ve been told it’s like a mini Langy and that they’ve got a good culture down there and that’s important.

“It sounds like they have good people there who want to build the club up and I’m hoping that a bit of experience can help them get promoted.

“It’ll be good to have a few derbies against Strikers and Seaford.

“I haven’t played against those sides for years and I’m really looking forward to it.”

Skye is buzzing with the news and the club has high expectations of the impact Nicholes can make.

“Caleb’s impact will be huge,” said Armour.

“His experience and his knowledge of the game will have a big impact on our players and it will make the rest of the peninsula sit up and take notice.

“He’ll be a good drawcard for other players knowing that a player of his calibre has decided to join us.”

Armour has lost Wumjock Jock, Dan Utting and English import Jacob Scotte-Hatherly from last year’s squad and aims to sign another four or five players.

“We didn’t have enough depth last year and we need to address that.”

The cagy Armour was unusually forthright when asked about his aims in 2018.

“We want to get promoted. That’s our number

Star recruit: Vice-president Stuart Lawrence (left) and senior coach Billy Armour flank new Skye United signing Caleb Nicholes. Picture: Gemma Sliz

one priority.

“After the disappointment of that last game (in 2017) half the squad was ready to go again.

They knew how much it hurt to just miss out and they don’t need me to tell them what the aim is this year.

“They’re an ambitious group and they want to go one step further.”

So far Armour has retained Mark O’Connor, Daniel Attard, Marcus Collier, Jason Nowakowski, Johnny Andrinopoulos and Jonathan Crook.

New NPL2 side Langwarrin will play an intraclub match at Lawton Park on Saturday 13 January at 10am.

Other pre-season games are against Heidelberg United at Lawton Park on Saturday 20 January at 10am (under-20s) and 12 noon (seniors), Green Gully at Green Gully Reserve on Tuesday 23 January at 7.30pm and a seniors’ intraclub match at Lawton Reserve on Monday 29 January at 6.30pm.

Frankston Pines and new playing assistant coach Ben Caffrey get their 2018 pre-season underway this week on the training track and the Monterey Reserve outfit will have its first hitout at home on Saturday 20 January against Skye United with the reserves kicking off at 1pm and the seniors at 3pm.

Pines host Geelong Rangers (seniors only) on Saturday 10 February at 3pm and are at home again on Saturday 17 February (seniors and reserves) against East Brighton at 1pm and 3pm.

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Pines seniors and reserves are away to Casey Comets on Saturday 17 March (kick-off times to be confirmed).

Peninsula Strikers aim to bounce straight back following last year’s relegation from State 2 South-East and English imports Oscar Marsden and Ryan Thompson are due to arrive in Australia this week.

Forwards Thompson and Marsden played with Brigg Town in England’s Northern Counties East League Division One. Although Thompson is only 21 he is the longest serving player in Brigg Town’s senior squad and in 2015/16 was the manager’s player of the year and the players’ player of the year.

Marsden is 20 and his previous clubs are North Cave, Sculcoates Amateurs and Pocklington Town.

Marsden’s brother lives in Sydney and both players will stay there for a few days before heading to Melbourne.

There has been a change in Striker’s coaching set-up with reserves coach Jamie Paterson becoming assistant to senior coach Andy O’Dell.

Graham Watson is now in charge of the reserves assisted by his son John.

Initially new signing Aron Wilford was appointed as playing assistant to O’Dell but work commitments have forced the big central defender to concentrate on playing duties.

Strikers will play Doncaster Rovers (seniors and reserves) at Centenary Park on Saturday

17 February (kick-off times to be confirmed), Mornington (seniors only) at Centenary Park on Tuesday 20 February at 7pm, Heatherton United (seniors and reserves) at Centenary Park on Saturday 24 February (KO TBC) and Elwood (seniors and reserves) at Centenary Park on Saturday 3 March at 1pm and 3pm.

Meanwhile State 4 South club Baxter faces a huge task in replacing veteran striker Mark Pagliarulo who has been appointed under-15 head coach at Italian-backed NPL heavyweight Bulleen.

Pagliarulo was first approached by Alien Fitness founder John Maisano at his Rosebud gym in December and a few days later he was appointed to the Bulleen role by the club’s technical director Harry Bingham.

“I’m officially retired now,” said Pagliarulo.

“I’ll be doing three sessions a week at Bulleen on top of playing games so I’m going to put everything into the coaching side of things.

“It’s lucky for me to get this opportunity so high up so I had to take it.

“I’m sad to be leaving Baxter though because what they did for me and my family was massive and I can’t thank them enough.”

While Baxter gaffer Francis Beck sifts through a number of possibilities to replace Pags up front the saga surrounding the naming of a senior coach and confirmation of a home ground for State 4 South rival Rosebud Heart drags on.

The club already faces a mass player exodus and the longer it dithers in signing a coach the less likely it is to retain the handful of players who remain from last year’s senior squad.

State 5 South club Somerville Eagles look set for a major senior squad revamp under new player-coach and former Heart favourite David Greening.

Likely newcomers include central midfielder Mick Clark from Elwood City, winger Kaddison English from Rosebud Heart, right back Jack McKenna from Langwarrin and central defenders Lachlan Davie from Diamond Valley United and Scott Laverty from Surfside Waves.

Midfielder Bjorn Kutschera has recovered from the broken foot suffered in round five last season while Harry Van Staveren, top scorer in the club’s Bayside League squad last season is now available for the State 5 South squad.

The seniors and reserves will take on Bayswater Strikers at Somerville Secondary College on Sunday 4 February, Sandringham at Somerville Secondary College on Saturday 10 February, Croydon City Arrows at Dorset Recreation Reserve on Saturday 3 March, and Mount Lilydale Old Collegians at Somerville Secondary College on Saturday 10 March.

All kick-off times will be confirmed closer to the match dates. Check the club’s facebook page.

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