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Mr Burgess easily defeated Labor’s Steve Hosking in 2010, winning al- most 61 per cent of two-party preferred votes against the Labor candidate’s 39 per cent. Mr Hosking is standing again this month. The Liberal MP’s margin was 10.8 per cent although this slipped to 9.6 per cent after electoral boundaries were changed throughout Victoria at the end of 2013. Hastings electorate lost Somers and Balnarring to Nepean, Moorooduc to Mornington, parts of Cranbourne South and Devon Meadows to Cranbourne, and parts of Clyde to Bass. Transferred into the electorate was the balance of Langwarrin. But Mr Burgess said he believed the margin was “well under five per cent”. “If the boundaries introduced last year had been used in 2006, I would have lost,” he said. The Liberal MP is ramping up his campaign with significant promises and announcements expected in the next two weeks. He would not reveal anything specific but The News understands there will be money to complete the missing link shared path between Somerville and Baxter, and cash for the Western Port Oberon Association to help it bringing ashore the submarine Otama, which has been languishing on a mooring off Crib Point for more than a decade. An announcement about PSOs travelling on the Stony Point train is also expected in the lead-up to the 29 November election. The seat of Hastings was created to cope with rapid population growth on Melbourne’s southeast fringe and was first contested at the 2002 election. Nominally a safe Liberal seat when created, it was won by Labor’s Rosy Buchanan but with support for Labor slipping in 2006, it was narrowly won by Mr Burgess. He added 9.8 per cent to his margin at the 2010 election. Mr Burgess, 58, contested Hastings in 2002 but was one of the casualties of the Bracks landslide. He won the seat at his second attempt in 2006. Mr Burgess completing a Bachelor of Laws from Queensland University of Technology in 1994. He worked as a criminal barrister for a number of years and before entering Parliament was a consultant to technology companies. The key elements of Mr Burgess’s campaign include a 12-page brochure and roadside signs throughout the electorate. The brochure outlines projects in the Hastings electorate and further afield for which Mr Burgess is claiming cred- it, including $81 million to upgrade Frankston Hospital. Continued Page 11 MP Burgess in ‘tough fight’ MP Burgess in ‘tough fight’ Be a friend Be a friend to our jetty to our jetty HASTINGS author Fran Henke is asking residents and visitors to become “Friends of Hastings Jetty”. As a regular early morning swimmer at Pelican Park pool, Mrs Henke first walks down the jetty with her camera aimed at seascapes and birds. “This also often involves multiple trips backwards and forwards to the rubbish bins,” she said. “Careless users of the jetty leave behind drink cans, plastic bait bags, tangled fishing line and hooks. Not only are these dangerous to other users but also to sea critters and birds.” Some rubbish is dumped by the sea itself after particularly high tides. Mrs Henke wrote to Cerberus Ward councillor David Garnock and Hastings MP Neale Burgess asking for bins, including a “tangle bin” to be installed at the “fishing end” of the jetty. Cr Garnock’s response came back quickly: “While the solution you have recommended sounds easy enough, as the jetty is ‘owned’ by Parks Victoria and the yacht berths are ‘owned’ by DEPI [Department of Environment and Primary Industries, neither of them take responsibility for rubbish removal (this always falls back on the shire’s shoulders). Continued Page 16 Mike Hast [email protected]Idyllic spot: Hastings Bight is a place of many moods, and one of its attractions is the jetty with moves afoot to have rubbish bins installed. Picture: Fran Henke
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HASTINGS Liberal MP Neale Bur-gess says he’s in a tough fi ght to retain his seat, claiming his nominal margin of 10 per cent is actually less than half as much.
Mr Burgess easily defeated Labor’s Steve Hosking in 2010, winning al-most 61 per cent of two-party preferred votes against the Labor candidate’s 39 per cent. Mr Hosking is standing again this month.
The Liberal MP’s margin was 10.8 per cent although this slipped to 9.6 per
cent after electoral boundaries were changed throughout Victoria at the end of 2013.
Hastings electorate lost Somers and Balnarring to Nepean, Moorooduc to Mornington, parts of Cranbourne South and Devon Meadows to Cranbourne, and parts of Clyde to Bass. Transferred into the electorate was the balance of Langwarrin.
But Mr Burgess said he believed the margin was “well under fi ve per cent”.
“If the boundaries introduced last year had been used in 2006, I would have lost,” he said.
The Liberal MP is ramping up his
campaign with signifi cant promises and announcements expected in the next two weeks.
He would not reveal anything specifi c but The News understands there will be money to complete the missing link shared path between Somerville and Baxter, and cash for the Western Port Oberon Association to help it bringing ashore the submarine Otama, which has been languishing on a mooring off Crib Point for more than a decade.
An announcement about PSOs travelling on the Stony Point train is also expected in the lead-up to the 29 November election.
The seat of Hastings was created to cope with rapid population growth on Melbourne’s southeast fringe and was fi rst contested at the 2002 election.
Nominally a safe Liberal seat when created, it was won by Labor’s Rosy Buchanan but with support for Labor slipping in 2006, it was narrowly won by Mr Burgess.
He added 9.8 per cent to his margin at the 2010 election.
Mr Burgess, 58, contested Hastings in 2002 but was one of the casualties of the Bracks landslide. He won the seat at his second attempt in 2006.
Mr Burgess completing a Bachelor
of Laws from Queensland University of Technology in 1994. He worked as a criminal barrister for a number of years and before entering Parliament was a consultant to technology companies.
The key elements of Mr Burgess’s campaign include a 12-page brochure and roadside signs throughout the electorate.
The brochure outlines projects in the Hastings electorate and further afi eld for which Mr Burgess is claiming cred-it, including $81 million to upgrade Frankston Hospital.
Continued Page 11
MP Burgess in ‘tough fight’MP Burgess in ‘tough fight’
Be a friend Be a friend to our jettyto our jettyHASTINGS author Fran Henke is asking residents and visitors to become “Friends of Hastings Jetty”.
As a regular early morning swimmer at Pelican Park pool, Mrs Henke fi rst walks down the jetty with her camera aimed at seascapes and birds.
“This also often involves multiple trips backwards and forwards to the rubbish bins,” she said.
“Careless users of the jetty leave behind drink cans, plastic bait bags, tangled fi shing line and hooks. Not only are these dangerous to other users but also to sea critters and birds.”
Some rubbish is dumped by the sea itself after particularly high tides.
Mrs Henke wrote to Cerberus Ward councillor David Garnock and Hastings MP Neale Burgess asking for bins, including a “tangle bin” to be installed at the “fi shing end” of the jetty.
Cr Garnock’s response came back quickly: “While the solution you have recommended sounds easy enough, as the jetty is ‘owned’ by Parks Victoria and the yacht berths are ‘owned’ by DEPI [Department of Environment and Primary Industries, neither of them take responsibility for rubbish removal (this always falls back on the shire’s shoulders).
Idyllic spot: Hastings Bight is a place of many moods, and one of its attractions is the jetty with moves afoot to have rubbish bins installed. Picture: Fran Henke
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SHIRE councillors are considering a massive development proposal including a res taurant, cellar door, wine shop, art gallery and sculpture park on a Point Leo land parcel owned by the Gandel family.
The proposal is like ly to spark spirited discussion at the council since, among other aspects, it involves “demolition, rebuilding and relocation” of a historic building, Kalimna Farm Cottage, as well as an “earthwall” outbuilding.
The report to councillors by shire planner Geoff Nicol states that the cottage, described as a heritage build-ing, will be subject only to “partial demo lition”, then restoration but the Gandel application states that Kalimna “is proposed to be demolished, rebuilt and relocated.
The Gandel application says Kalimna is not the original dwelling, is in poor condition, has been signifi cantly alter-ed since being built around 1903-05, and lacks architectural importance.
The rebuilt cottage and the earthwall outbuilding are “necessary to utilise the property’s full potential … and promote the heritage and cultural sta-tus of the site”, it states.
It points to its heritage expert Bruce Trethowan’s opinion that the proposed treatment of the buildings “will not detract from the signifi cance of the site [and will] retain the historic character of the site with both buildings still understandable as late 19th and 20th century farm buildings”.
The development is proposed for a land parcel of 6.6 hectares in the overall Gandel holding, far short of the green wedge rule of 40 hectares as the minimum lot size for a restaurant.
But, the Gandel application argues, special circumstances exist in the heritage overlay covering the property “whereby a permit may be granted to use a heritage place for a use which would otherwise be prohibited”.
Strategic planners appear to support this assertion, arguing in part that “the overall Gandell [sic] land holding [totalling some 65.5ha] is signifi cantly larger than 40 hectares, and therefore the proposed variation (arguably) amounts to seeking approval without the formal consolidation of the lots...”
They say the applicant has agreed to legal measures over the entire Gan-del land holding to ensure no further hospitality centres will be sought on the land, “in effect main taining the minimum site area requirement under the green wedge zone”.
This could be regarded as a bold and ingenious effort to get around GWZ minimum lot size requirements that could, if successful, set a precedent leading to massive reduction of green zones. Neighbours could simi larly ap-ply to amalgamate two smaller blocks into one parcel of more than 40ha using the shire-proposed manoeuvre.
Because the combined land, at 65.5ha, is smaller than two 40-ha lots, a further restaurant application would fail under GWZ rules, pointing to the proposed legal undertaking as being no more than a gesture.
The applicant could – as the shire
Shire staff back Gandel tourism planShire staff back Gandel tourism plan
Big idea: The Gandel family is seeking shire council permission for a massive tourism development including a sculpture park on the border of Point Leo and Merricks.
prefers with small GWZ holdings – consolidate some or all the land titles to obviate the parcel size problem and conform to shire policy. However, this would preclude any future decision to dispose of the land parcels separately.
The Nicol report states the pro posal is “unique” and “one of those rare occasions where a prohibited land use can be approved...”
It also deals with the prohibition on combining a 150-seat restaurant with a sculpture park, pointing to “the signifi cance of the opportunity presented by the proposal”.
“Arrival at the crest of the site adjacent to the existing heritage house [Kalimna] enables an immediate appre-ciation of the experience that people will be able to have should council decide to support the application,” the report states.
“The heritage house will be relo-cated, restored and integrated within the sculpture park in a legitimate man-
ner, and this will also add a future experience.”
The shire’s heritage planner supports the relocation as “reasonable, subject to appropriate conditions”, according to the shire report to councillors.
Other factors councillors will like ly discuss include the green wedge requirement that a restaurant must operate “in conjunction with agriculture”. The Gandel property is held on six separate titles, according to the shire report. A vineyard of about 22ha occupies one or more titles but it is diffi cult to tell if any of the vineyard is on the 6.6ha land parcel.
The application states the proposal “will be in conjunction with agri-culture, natural systems, outdoor re-creation facility and winery” but does not elaborate. Nor does it give any detail on the wine store, or what wines will be sold at the cellar door.
Green wedge rules do not allow a property to “borrow” agriculture from
neighbouring land, as implied by the “in conjunction” assertion.
The application, while referring to a 150-seat restaurant, mentions no anticipated patron numbers for the other facilities, such as the wine shop and sculpture park. It provides 152 car spaces and mentions patrons arriving by bus.
The two car parks would, at 2.4 patrons per car (the fi gure used at VCAT by Foster’s and Treasury Wine Estate for parking at T’Gallant) would provide for 365 patrons. The 2.6 patrons per car VCAT agreed to for the Red Hill Epicurean Centre lifts the Gandel patron fi gure to nearly 400.
The Nicol report to councillors does not appear to mention such fi gures. But condition 19 in the offi cers’ re co-mmendation to approve the develop-ment states that “Not more than 150 persons (not including staff) are per-mitted on the land at any one time”.
“This includes not more than 150 restaurant patrons, and includes all the uses and activities ... on the land.”
Family patriarch John Gandel, said to be Melbourne’s richest man with a $3 billion real estate fortune, is part-owner of Chadstone shopping centre.
A year ago councillors led by Andrew Dixon and former Red Hill Ward representative Frank Martin voted to change part of the planning permit for the huge Gandel family house on the Point Leo land that otherwise would have cost Mr Gandel more than $800,000 in capital gains tax and stamp duty to consolidate two of the land parcels.
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She said plan was an “important collaborative document” that outlined how the entire organisation aimed to make healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people more accessible.
“We know that poor health out-comes are having a detrimental effect on the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and the Reconciliation Action Plan is an important step forward as part of the broader National response,” Ms Wil-liams said.
She said Frankston Hospital had the highest percentage of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander hospital admissions in the southern metro-politan region, with 42 per cent of the region’s admissions.
“Our hospitals at Frankston and Rosebud also have the highest per-centage (56 per cent) of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presenta-tions to an emergency department
in the region,” she said. Peninsula Health’s action plan was forged in partnership with the region’s tradi-tional custodians who helped identify how services and programs were cul-turally appropriate and better met the needs of the indigenous community, Ms Williams said.
Boon Wurrung Foundation senior elder Carolyn Briggs said Peninsula Health’s Reconciliation Action Plan linked with the “shared aspirations of the traditional custodians and com-munity”.
“Peninsula Health understands that demonstrating respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of the reconciliation process,” Ms Briggs said.
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A BALNARRING boy will speak about a subject close to his heart to-day. And his audience will be moved that one so young can tell it with such conviction.
Kobi Watson, a year 8 student at Dromana Secondary College, is the keynote speaker at Hastings RSL sub-branch’s memorial service at the Cenotaph at 11am.
His subject is his grandfather, Hor-ace Clyde Martyr, who, with the 8th Battalion, AIF, landed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915.
He was the fi rst soldier decorated at the Gallipoli landings, receiving the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his gallantry near Gaba Tapa (Darda-nelles), when he selfl essly carried a wounded soldier 50 metres to shelter over open ground swept by heavy shell and rifl e fi re.
He exhibited great courage and coolness, and gave a fi ne example of devotion to duty.
Kobi, 14, takes up the story: “His fearless efforts at Gallipoli also saw him wounded and sent to Egypt to recuperate from his bullet wounds.
“After recovering, he was sent back to his battalion, which was then fi ghting at the Somme, France, on the Western Front.
“After returning to battle, his bat-talion was pinned down by a German pillbox. My grandfather disengaged the pillbox by lodging a grenade in a ventilation hatch, clearing the way for his battalion.
“He was acknowledged for his bravery by being awarded the Croix de Guerre – Two Palms (The French equivalent of the Victorian Cross) for his efforts at the Somme.”
So, you see, Kobi has a lot to talk about – and a lot to be thankful for…
The crowd at the Remembrance Day’s ceremony understand that, and they also know that his grandfather would be proud to have a grandson following in his footsteps onto the sands of Gallipoli.
“I feel honoured at being given this opportunity to keep the ANZAC spirit alive, and to also share and educate my generation on the camaraderie and the horrifi c sacrifi ces made by our men and women through the Gallipoli campaign,” he said.
Earlier this year, Kobi was one of 80 students chosen to represent Vic-toria at next year’s Anzac Centenary commemorations at Gallipoli.
The only student from the peninsula so honoured, he was invited to Parlia-ment House for the offi cial announce-ment by the Premier, Denis Napthine.
Kobi will fl y to Turkey to take part in the nine-day tour, visiting some of Turkey’s most interesting sites, in-cluding the Topkapi Palace museum, The Blue Mosque, cruising on the Bosphorus and touring the amazing underground Yerebatan Cistern.
They will also visit various battle sites, memorials and cemeteries.
The Dawn Service at Anzac Cove will be the highlight of the trip. “Not only will the experience be very moving and emotional but it has also allowed me to relive my dream of standing on the same beach where my
Anzac hero: Kobi’s grandfather Horace Clyde Martyr was the fi rst soldier decorated for his gallantry at the Gallipoli landings.
grandfather fought 100 years before me,” Kobi said. “I feel honoured at being given this opportunity to keep the Anzac spirit alive, and to share and educate my generation on the camaraderie and the horrifi c sacrifi ces made by our men and women through the campaign.”
Hastings RSL sub-branch secretary Gabrielle Shepperd said it was “an honour to meet such a young man who has shown such compassion and
dedication towards his grandfather’s service and history”.
“We are delighted to be able to tender a reference for Kobi in support of his application for student repre-sentation at the Gallipoli Centenary in 2015. When we fi rst met Kobi we were impressed with his presentation and communication skills as well as his knowledgeable history and re-search on Gallipoli. (He will be study-ing WWI and WWI history as part of
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a young man before us (possibly the youngest in Australia) who is a fi rst generation grandson of a Gallipoli war veteran and also a WWII veteran.
“Kobi has done his grandfather proud with his intense research on his life. Sadly, they did not meet. He is honouring his grandfather’s service at Gallipoli on Anzac Day 2015 and we wish him well.”
Carrying the torch: Kobi Watson accepts his certifi cate from Premier Denis Napthine at Parliament House. Kobi will represent Victoria at next year’s Anzac Centenary commemorations at Gallipoli.
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THE demise of Mornington Peninsula Shire CEO Michael Kennedy has been rapid and total.
On Friday, Dr Kennedy will exit the shire offi ces in Rosebud for the last time after almost 16 years in the top job. He has gone from a rooster to a feather duster in just a matter of months.
In August, the 11 councillors told the man known as “The Coach”, who had ruled the shire with an iron glove, they would be advertising his job for the fi rst time since his appointment in 1999. He decided to apply.
Dr Kennedy had managed to convince a majority of councillors, technically his employer, that they need not advertise his position in 2003, 2008 and 2011 but pressure had been mounting for almost a decade to “test the CEO market”.
The 2003 and 2008 appointments riled sections of the community including ratepayer groups. One member of a Tyabb ratepayers group, Peter Davis, wrote to Victorian Ombudsman George Brouwer in 2009 to complain about the CEO’s two reappointments and the performance review element of his contracts as well as the lack of cooperation from the shire’s governance and corporate support manager Noel Buck when Mr Davis asked to see the CEO’s contract
This triggered months of controversy involving the Victorian Government Solicitor, Local Government Minister Richard Wynne, local Liberal MPs Neale Burgess and David Morris, the Municipal Association of Victoria, consultants FOI Solutions, shire lawyers, two mayors (2008 mayor Anne Shaw and 2009 mayor David Gibb), and Tim Ginnane SC, who had provided a legal opinion for the shire (he was later appointed a judge).
The shire was slapped on the wrist and ordered to review its freedom of information processes and procedures, including record-keeping and records management, as well as its confl ict of interest policy. It was advised to consider counselling Dr Kennedy in relation to his confl ict of interest in seeking legal advice regarding an FOI request for documentation relating to his employment.
The upshot was the shire’s FOI consultants said everything was hunky dory, Mr Buck received some kind of counselling, Dr Kennedy received none, and in January 2010 Local Government Victoria said the CEO’s contracts were valid.
The decision to not advertise in 2008 and 2011 was not unanimous but the council always tried to project a united front, and councillors who wanted his job advertised kept quiet in public.
The same has occurred this year but The News understands all 11 coun cillors agreed to advertise his job, a stunning loss of support for the CEO.
This came as a great surprise to many council watchers as Dr Kennedy had always received strong backing from long-time councillors David Gibb, Anne Shaw and Bev Colomb as well as in more recent times from 2012 councillors David Garnock and Andrew Dixon.
Former councillors who supported Dr Kennedy whenever his contract came up for renewal included Bill Goodrem (who was effectively replaced by Hugh Fraser in 2012) and Frank Martin (who stood down earlier in the year due to ill health and was replaced by Tim Wood at a by-election in August).
Dr Kennedy knew his time was up late last month when he was told his name was not on the short list of about 12 candidates provided by recruitment fi rm Slade Partners.
The pendulum had swung rapidly and Dr Kennedy had lost his support. He was bitterly disappointed and took a few days of sick leave
before deciding not to work out his $350,000 annual contract, which expires next February.
But why has his fall been so rapid? Or was it rapid? There have been three key moments – the 2009 Tyabb complaints and their aftermath, when barrister Hugh Fraser was elected to the council in late 2012, and when Frank Martin was replaced by retired County Court judge Tim Wood three months ago.
Cr Fraser brought a new era of forensic examination of the shire’s executive team, the reports it produced and the decisions it made. He emboldened councillors to take a harder line, look more closely at major issues and not just accept council offi cers’ decisions.
He started a “revolt” that saw the divisive Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre (SPA) moved off the foreshore site at Rosebud. He brought into sharper focus the shire’s substantial debt. He used his barrister’s skills to question the status quo, all the while without once raising his voice.
But he could not alter the fact that he and the so-called progressives had fi ve of 11 votes. When push came to shove, six beat fi ve.
Cr Wood changed the balance of power in late August when he won a fascinating by-election contested by 17 candidates, a record number in one ward since the shire was formed almost 20 years ago.
It was a stunning outbreak of democracy and a far cry from the nadir in 2008 when six out of 11 councillors were returned unopposed, triggering the interest of the Victorian Electoral Commission and eventually leading to a change from 11 single-councillor wards to three multi-councillor and three single-councillor wards (and giving new candidates a better chance of winning).
Complaints about Dr Kennedy’s style of management had been occurring for many years, both from within and outside the organisation.
Current and former councillors had complained that Dr Kennedy, who holds a doctorate of business administration, was not communicating effectively with councillors, showed a lack of empathy, and was not allowing councillors to be involved in essential decision-making.
He called the shire “my council” and “my organisation”. If Dr Kennedy did not support a project, it was unlikely to progress. He was accused of micro-managing issues large and small to their detriment.
The disquiet over ever-rising rates, increasing debt, and lack of spending on crucial infrastructure has reached a crescendo in recent times.
The council has become increasingly dysfunctional since 2012 when state environment minister Ryan Smith gave the shire in-principle coastal consent to build SPA on the foreshore at Rosebud, six years after the shire’s fi rst request. Despite Dr Kennedy’s claims that he and senior offi cers were “like Switzerland”, that is, neutral, on the SPA issue, it was commonly held that a narrow majority of councillors and the executive wanted the $40 million plus aquatic centre built on the foreshore rather than inland.
In September 2012, the council made an extraordinary move at the suggestion of Dr Kennedy – it bought Rosebud Central shopping centre for $5.2 million as an alternative site for SPA to take the heat out of the controversy and remove it as a negative issue before the election in October. It also bought or put its dibs on four commercial properties facing Ninth Ave at the rear of the shopping centre, needed to consolidate the precinct.
To pay for the purchases, the shire sold big blocks of land in Rosebud, Rosebud West and Mornington as well as housing blocks in Blairgowrie, Portsea, Rye and Hastings.
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MICHAEL Kennedy, who turned 61 mid-year, came to the Mornington Peninsula in 1993 and served one year as CEO of the former Shire of Hastings prior to the Kennett government’s forced amalgamation of the 210 Victorian municipalities into 78 in December 1994.
After amalgamation he was CEO of the City of Boroondara (formerly Kew, Camberwell and Hawthorn) from 1995 to 1999 before returning to the peninsula in 1999 to become CEO of the “super” shire formed from Hastings, Flinders and Mornington.
Prior to local government he was in the shipping industry, as a director and general manager of Coastal ExpressLine and as a senior manager at ANL.
A Bachelor of Business, he started a doctorate in business administration while at Boroondara, but set study aside after becoming shire CEO. He completed the course in March 2002.
Since entering local government, Dr Kennedy has pursued a wide range of allied interests. He has been on the committee of MAV Insurance (Municipal Association of Victoria) since 1995, is a Victoria fellow of the Institute of Public Administration Australia, a fellow of the Institute of Company Directors, and a fellow of Local Government Professionals.
He has been a member of several health organisations, and was founding chairman of Lifesaving Victoria and an independent director.
He was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia on Australia Day in 2009 “for service to health organisations, lifesaving and the Mornington Peninsula Shire as CEO”.
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Coach off: Michael Kennedy leaves Mornington Peninsula Shire Council on Friday after almost 16 years as CEO. Picture: Yanni
a former Shire of Mornington councillor and mayor, was also vocal in calling for the CEO’s job to be “tested” on the employment market in both 2008 and 2011. He criticised councillors in 2011 for not advertising the job.
“Whether you are pro or anti Dr Kennedy, the council should fi nd who’s available,” he said.
Mr Cooper, a long-time Mt Eliza resident, said any well-run business would advertise the CEO’s
position. “From one end of the Mornington Peninsula to the other, most ratepayers would expect it to be advertised. “After people have been in the top job for a number of years, sometimes you need a fresh face.”
On Thursday, he told The News that advertising the CEO’s job was “good for the municipality”.
“We need fresh blood not just at the CEO level.
“I will be very interested to see who they choose for the role and what controls they have over the position. Let’s hope the new CEO doesn’t treat councillors as just a nuisance.”
Mr Cooper said Dr Kennedy had been on the short list for CEO of the City of Geelong. Dr Gillian Miles, a state government bureaucrat most recently with the Department of Transport, was appointed mid-August.
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BILLIONAIRE trucking magnate Lindsay Fox will keep 45 metres of Point King Beach at Portsea after Mornington Peninsula Shire and the state government walked away from legal action and legislative change.
On Christmas Eve 2013, Mr Fox was granted the land by the state land titles offi ce.
It generated a wave of public criti-cism and saw state planning minister Matthew Guy vow to bring in retro-spective laws to stop Victoria’s coast-line falling into private hands.
Mr Guy announced zoning changes in April but they have not stopped Mr Fox’s beach land grab.
In February, Mr Guy said the gov-ernment would clarify the offi cial lo-cation of the high water mark across the whole state.
In March he vowed to bring in ret-rospective laws to stop up to 140 wa-terside properties being extended onto beaches that have seen sand accumu-late.
The issue of properties “owning” beaches dates back to the 1800s when governments regularly sold land abut-ting waterways. Revisions of land rules in 1905 and 1958 did not remove the waterway anomalies.
Now the government is blaming the shire for not pursuing Mr Fox in court but a shire investigation has confi rmed the bollards are located within the property’s title boundary, do not im-pact beach access, and do not pose a risk to public safety.
“As a result, shire offi cers have formed the view that enforcement ac-
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Sand man: Point King Beach with Lindsay Fox’s green patch beyond the second jetty. landholders’ jetties are mostly out of the water even at high tide.
tion is not warranted and would likely be unsuccessful,” a shire statement said.
Mr Fox used an obscure state gov-ernment law that allows people with land facing beaches to increase the size of their properties when extra sand accumulates to claim the 2400 square metres, worth an estimated $5 million.
Point King Beach has received huge amounts of sand in the past 15 years but especially since the Port of Melbourne Authority dredged The Heads and the South Channel in 2008-09. Some of it has come from Portsea Beach, which has been massively eroded since 2009.
Mr Fox had been seeking the extra land since the late 1990s saying the so-
called doctrine of accretion applied to his claim.
In 1999, Mr Fox erected bollards along the beach side of his property, generating an outcry from locals but no action by the state Labor govern-ment or the Liberal-Nationals Coali-tion elected in 2010.
Earlier this year Surveyor-General John Tulloch reportedly said beach granted to Mr Fox by the titles offi ce was not Crown land, but this has been questioned by legal experts.
The News understands that the coun-cil has not given up on challenging Mr Fox’s claim and is seeking more infor-mation about the complex issue.
A council insider said the doctrine of accretion stated that any land claimed by a person must be a permanent in-crease. “Most of the extra sand has ar-rived since dredging,” they said.
Mr Fox’s neighbour, Kate Baillieu, criticised the shire for not enforcing a “a clear breach” of planning laws.
“It sends a message that if you have a bit of dough and can threaten to take legal action then you can get away with anything.”
In March, Mr Fox told 3AW that the high tide water mark title was issued in 1872 and reconfi rmed by the owners of the property in 1910.
Politicicans ‘ignore’ methadone proposalPoliticicans ‘ignore’ methadone proposalA PROPOSAL to move drug replacement dispensing from pharmacies near Frankston station to a dedicated centre at Frankston Hospital has received little support from the two major political parties, says lobby group Frankston Community Coalition.
The group – formed in January to pressure politicians for a better deal for the city in the run-up to the November state election – says Labor’s Paul Edbrooke and the Liberal Party’s Sean Armistead have shown little interest in this and other community coalition proposals.
More than 14,000 Victorians are receiving Opioid Replacement Therapy (ORT) in an effort to limit the harm of addiction to heroin and other illegal drugs.
ORT is the medical procedure of replacing an illegal opioid, such as heroin, with methadone, buprenorphine or suboxone. Replacements are
supposed to be taken under medical supervision.The growth in addicts using ORT has been
credited with reducing the demand for and harm of heroin, while allowing users to gain control over their lives, but the community coalition says better support for addicts would be provided by a health and human services hub at the hospital.
Community coalition spokeswoman Christine Richards said despite verbal and written briefi ngs and submissions going back to April this year and two public forums attended by the Labor and Liberal candidates, “we don’t have even one response on any issue from the Labor, Liberal or Greens candidates”.
“We are calling for an end to the drug culture around the station. Too many pharmacies dispensing drug substitutions are concentrated around the station: there are six operating within 500 metres of each other.
“In addition, more than the average number of drug addicts is being treated in Frankston City,” Ms Richards said. “With 576 clients registered for this replacement therapy last year, Frankston appears to be servicing three times more than it would if distribution were spread evenly across all Victorian municipalities.”
Ms Richards said supervision by pharmacists was inadequate.
“State policy now allows most addicts to take away fi ve doses of replacement therapy after their fi rst month on the program. The Victorian Coroners’ Court has recently given this process a damning critique after investigating 63 deaths over a two-year period that was connected to ORT.
“The coroner said that as a result of this process, third parties have been able to access a dangerous drug, which, in too many cases, has ended in their deaths.
“In October 2013, coroner Jacinta Heffey said there were signifi cant gaps in a system designed primarily to respond to the health risks posed to opioid addicts. The number of deaths of third parties occasioned by the abuse of the system by the people for whom it was designed is shameful and deserves a robust re-thinking.”
Ms Richards said each week last year about 550 drug addicts came to the station precinct for ORT.
She said there was insuffi cient data on the problem. “This poses a major problem for politicians. The collection of statistics should form the foundation of advice being given to policymakers. Presently it cannot.
“Decisions are being made for the benefi t of one group of people (recovering drug addicts) while the interests of other voters are being at best neglected or at worst ignored.”
Mike Hast
Hospital getsHospital getsmoney ‘back’money ‘back’PREMIER Denis Napthine dropped in to Frankston Hospital to advise $8.1 million will be invested in pro-viding extra surgical theatre capacity and a digital subtracted angiography machine.
The funding is not a new commit-ment but is being made available due to a $81m upgrade at Frankston Hospital coming in at about $8m less than originally anticipated.
“This money will be reinvested into Frankston Hospital, delivering an even better asset for the com-munity and ensuring that the health services people need are delivered closer to home,” Dr Napthine said.
Health Minister David Davis said the hospital’s kitchen would be over-hauled as part of the reinvestment.
He said the angiography machine would benefi t patients with “serious blood vessel diseases”.
“This is a computer-assisted X-ray technique that subtracts images of bone and soft tissue to permit viewing of the cardiovascular system,” Mr Davis said.
The Labor Party has repeatedly accused the Coalition government of breaking promises to provide extra beds at Frankston Hospital for patients.
Ambulance ramping times at the emergency department have also been problematic in recent months.
Late last year, Mr Davis accused paramedics of “staging” overcrowd-ing in the emergency department by wheeling patients into a hallway.
The ambulance union strongly denied Mr Davis’s allegation.
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BALNARRING Beach foreshore committee of management will meet on Saturday “to address many issues, including planned development of the foreshore over the next fi ve years”.
Discussion at the public meeting may also cen-tre on kite surfi ng, which has become a popular – and controversial – pastime at Balnarring Beach.
The meeting will be held at 10am at Western-port Yacht Club at Balnarring Beach.
Committee manager Paul Wittwer said pathways, boardwalks and other capital works – including cabin accommodation in the foreshore reserves – were on the agenda. Other topics will be local regulations, the foreshore’s budget and the works program for the 2014-15 year.
He said a highlight would be a presentation on the recent fauna survey by Balnarring ecologist Mal Legg. The $45,000 project has taken a “ho-listic approach to environmental management”.
It will look at improving habitat for wildlife by removing weeds and planting native fl ora, as well as the fauna survey.
The fauna survey aims to provide baseline data to inform reserve management practices and assist with future threatened species’ recovery programs. It will also develop local knowledge and capacity by mobilising the community with information and training sessions to identify na-tive wildlife on the reserves and on their proper-ties, the reserve’s newsletter stated.
The Balnarring Foreshore Habitat Enhance-ment Project is supported by the Balnarring Beach Community Association, Westernport Yacht Club, and Balnarring Kindergarten, and has been part-funded by an $18,000 grant from Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Man-agement Authority.
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LANDCARE organisers have sent a message out to peninsula residents living on smaller blocks: you don’t need to acreage to benefi t from the group’s activities.
Merricks Coolart Catchment Landcare – which covers Balnarring, Somers, Merricks and parts of Red Hill – is inviting residents of the re-gion to come along and “meet your neighbours” while helping the environment at the same time.
“For those on smaller blocks, Landcare has much to offer, including help with wildlife-friendly gardening, weed identifi cation and control, the opportunity to help protect the en-vironment for future generations, and a chance to be part of a friendly welcoming community of Landcarers,” the group’s president, Alan
Costello said. The Landcare group is hold-ing a working bee and free sausage sizzle this Saturday from 10am at the Mechanics Institute Park, a small reserve in the heart of Balnarring Village.
“We're really keen for locals to come and help clean up this lovely little reserve, which is part of Balnarring's history,” Mr Costello said.
Jobs at the working bee will include weeding, mulching and picking up rubbish for removal by the council. Kids are welcome and can play on the newly installed swing.
“You don't need to RSVP - just show up,” Mr Costello said. “Its a great chance to meet your neighbours and enjoy being part of the wonder-ful Balnarring community.”
Meet the neighbours: Merricks Coolart Catchment Landcare presidentt Alan Costello, left, discusses backyard veggie growing with group members.
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Continued from Page 1This is not unreasonable as it is the region’s
hospital, although Geoff Shaw’s media adviser Simeon Lawson told The News other Liberal MPs in the region as well as the Liberal Party’s candidate for Frankston, Sean Armistead, were “all trying to take credit for the great achieve-ments that Geoff’s delivered for Frankston”.
The brochure makes no mention of $1 million for Peninsula Aero Club based at Tyabb airfi eld, which was not formally announced by the government or Aviation Industry Minister Gor-don Rich-Phillips.
Mr Rich-Philips operates his own plane, a Beechcraft Bonanza, from the airfi eld where it is housed in a hangar. He has been a member of the club for a year.
The money was part of $20 million for airfi eld upgrades across the state from the government’s Victorian Regional Aviation Fund.
The usually publicity hungry government had kept details of the taxpayer-funded grant under wraps. Such largesse is usually greeted with much fanfare, especially with the election later this month.
Mr Rich-Phillips is an upper house MP rep-resenting South Eastern Metropolitan Region, which runs as far south as Baxter, near Tyabb.
The MP denied confl ict of interest and report-edly said he had “sought advice from the Depart-ment of Premier and Cabinet around managing any confl icts of interest”.
“Acting on that advice, I put in place delega-tions so that this matter … was dealt with by de-partmental offi cers without any reference to me or my offi ce,” Mr Rich-Phillips said.
Mr Burgess said he did not know about the grant before his brochure was published.
Also odd is Mr Burgess trading on old news in his brochure under a section headlined “No Bitu-men Plant for Crib Point”.
There is little doubt he played a role in Boral Asphalt withdrawing its plans to build a bitumen distribution plant next to the Crib Point jetty but the news was announced in August 2011, more than three years ago.
Boral’s proposal, approved by Labor plan-ning minister Justin Madden in 2009 after three years of controversy, was stopped by the incom-ing Baillieu Coalition government when it in-troduced policy that no industrial development would be allowed south of Hastings.
Boral had said Crib Point was suitable because its infrastructure was accessible to ships bringing bitumen from Singapore.
The latest public controversy in the electorate is over staffi ng at Somerville’s $16 million police station on the corner of Coolart Rd and Eramosa West Rd, due to open in March next year. Resi-dents are concerned police will be taken from other stations to staff the 150-person “super cop shop” but Mr Burgess said this was a police com-mand decision. “Uniformed police will be pro-vided for the new station,” he said.
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THE state government signing a 50-year lease with Point Leisure Group for 64 hectares of Point Nepean Na-tional Park is a shameful decision and will be vigorously opposed, says Port-sea resident and park champion Kate Baillieu.
Public notifi cation of the agreement appeared without fanfare on the De-partment of Environment and Primary Industry’s website last Wednesday.
A government spokesman reportedly said the deal had been signed before the government went into caretaker mode in the lead-up to the state elec-tion on 29 November.
Point Leisure Group, headed by de-veloper Richard Shelmerdine, wants to build a health and wellness retreat comprising hot springs, spa, restau-rant, 108-room hotel, conference cen-tre, and “wellbeing centre”, aiming to spend about $40 million over the next 20 years.
The leased area includes all historic buildings as well as various public ar-eas including existing car parks, the parade ground, Wombat Oval and Jar-
man Oval.Ms Baillieu said “a large number of
high-powered people had coalesced around the issue and we’ll fi ght this tooth and nail”.
“This has been a shifty, confusing and completely unsatisfactory pro-cess,” she said. “The apparent haste of the lease signing is very curious.”
She said the deal contradicted the aims of the federal government when it handed over the Quarantine Station precinct to the state government in 2009 “for all Victorians in perpetuity”.
“This is not for the people. The de-veloper and government have not demonstrated how the deal will pre-serve and protect this historic site.”
A state government spokesman reportedly said it was “confi dent in the availability of the geothermal re-source” and that insurance for the state had been built into the agreement.
“This agreement will see $40 million saved in management and maintenance costs over the 50-year term as a result of having a viable commercial tenant on site ensuring upkeep and maintenance of all historic buildings,” he said.
The lease might be extended “if stringent performance conditions are
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All in vain: A rally held at Point Nepean late last month called on the state government to delay signing a lease for development until after the election on 29 November but this has been ignored. Picture: Matthew Mackay
maintained and investment milestones are met”. Point Leisure Group will now apply for water testing permits and drill to confi rm the viability of geothermal water.
Opposition environment spokes-woman Lisa Neville reportedly said Labor would try to disallow the lease if it won the election.
“The community had previously signed off on a masterplan that it felt fi tted the existing footprint, protected native vegetation from clearing, and was sensitive to the values of the na-tional park.”
Victorian National Parks Association executive director Matt Ruchel said
community and environment groups were dismayed the lease had been signed on “the eve of the election care-taker period”.
“It raises more questions than it an-swers about a deal that will usher in unprecedented private use of the park,” he said. “The development depends on the success of fi nding spa water in the park. The lease agreement may be terminated if geothermal water is not found in the fi rst two years, so it is surely premature to have signed a lease just a few weeks out from the election.
“Under pressure from the commu-nity, the government has backfl ipped on the issues of land subdivision and
height limits. It will now prohibit sub-division and limit new buildings to the height of existing buildings – and has belatedly included an opportunity for public comment on development plans.”
He said the government had paved the way for “insensitive and inappro-priate development in Point Nepean National Park that will severely dam-age its values, including signifi cant clearing of native vegetation for spa pools and fi re management”.
“This agreement also locks the pub-lic out of many areas of Point Nepean and provides the impetus for similar proposals in other national parks.”
THE fi nal, formal act in the foreshore pool site saga took place on 30 October when coastal consent for the project was revoked by state environment minister Ryan Smith.
His letter, written at the request of Mornington Peninsula Shire coun-cillors, killed the last fl ickering hope of the campaign to put the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre (SPA) on Rosebud foreshore, and ended almost three years of acrimony among shire councillors.
The shire had been trying to win approval to build on the foreshore next to Rosebud Memorial Hall since 2006. Multiple requests fell on deaf ears until the Brumby government was defeated
by the Liberal-Nationals Coalition in 2010.
Mr Smith acted swiftly after receiv-ing a letter from mayor Antonella Celi dated 14 October, responding just 16 days later. He was possibly motivated to end the matter before Tuesday evening last week, when the state government went into caretaker mode before the 29 November election.
Mr Smith wrote to Cr Celi: “You have advised that [the council] has voted that it no longer wishes to lo-cate [the SPA] on coastal Crown land and therefore no longer requires the consent issued under the Coastal Management Act 1995 to locate [the SPA] on the Rosebud foreshore.
“I hereby revoke the consent...”He continued: “I understand that this
has been a contentious issue within the
community and I congratulate council on its dedication to actively engaging with the community in the decision-making process.
“I hope that the current decision will allow council to progress with the design and construction of an aquatic centre in the Rosebud area with the full support of the local and wider community.”
The “wider community” reference was signifi cant. The shire had refused for years to seek the views of residents outside Rosebud regarding SPA, des-pite requests from successive ministers for evidence of broad community support.
Mr Smith concluded his letter by recommending that the shire “either update the Rosebud Coastal Management Plan” to refl ect the SPA’s
proposed new location or prepare a masterplan for the Rosebud central activity area, indicating that the pool complex is not on the foreshore, “to provide clarity to the community”.
His letter choked off almost any opportunities for foreshore deve-lopment, reinforcing the newly releas-ed and more restrictive coastal strategy.
It means the shire would have to reapply for coastal consent if a fresh effort was made to use the foreshore. The chances of getting such approval from either side of politics is zero as neither a pool, a gymnasium, a cafe nor a community hall are, as required, coastal dependent.
Curiously, the Smith letter did not appear to create among shire staff any sense that it should be sent urgently to councillors, despite the length and
high profi le of the pool saga or the signifi cance of Mr Smith’s decision.
It was marked “received” by staff when it arrived on Friday 31 October but was provided to councillors only on Monday last week – the “holiday” before the Melbourne Cup – as a photocopy, part of the paperwork they get in the regular “Councillor Communicator” sheaf of documents that go to their pigeonholes.
“I’d have thought it was important enough to email to councillors on Friday,” one person closely involved in the pool matter said.
Not even mayor Celi was notifi ed of the letter before Monday, despite it being addressed to her.
It is believed outgoing shire CEO Michael Kennedy was on sick leave on Friday.
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COMMERCIAL fi sherman plying their trade off Mornington and the southern peninsula are adamant the state govern-ment’s proposed netting ban is poorly thought out and smacks of “political expediency”.
They are angry over Premier Denis Napthine’s announcement at the Car-rum Surf Life Saving Club last week that he will ban commercial netting in Port Phillip.
The Coalition says it will buy back all commercial licences within four years and has pledged $20 million to begin the process if re-elected at the end of the month.
The promise forms part of a $65 mil-lion package for a “better bay”.
Dr Napthine said the removal of commercial bay fi shing would mean more fi sh for amateur anglers, who are estimated to number 720,000-750,000.
“Our vision is for Port Phillip and Corio bays to be recreational fi shing meccas for locals and visitors,” he said.
He said an independent panel would help decide how the buyback would be structured and commercial netting phased out.
The panel would consult with peak bodies such as Seafood Industry Vic-toria, Victorian Recreational Fishing (VRFish) and key stakeholders Future Fish, Australian Fishing Trading Asso-ciation and others.
But Seafood Industry Victoria – a not-for-profi t, non-government or-ganisation representing the interests of commercial fi shermen – says the loss of the 42 licences would decimate jobs among fi shermen and those in related industries.
“Does the government understand the effect this will have on jobs in the processing, wholesale and retail fi sh sectors?” executive director Johnathon Davey asked.
“Do they realise the ban will fuel the thriving black market in whiting and snapper sold by ‘shamateurs’ that ex-ists today?”
“This issue is not simply going to af-fect commercial fi shermen. What about its impact on fi sh mongers and retail fi sh and chip shops in the main street?
“There will be considerably less fl at-head, snapper, calamari, whiting and other species available, while prices will increase as a result of supply short-ages.”
Two Mornington brothers – perhaps now the last of four generations of commercial fi shermen based on the peninsula – are downright angry at plans to remove their livelihood. They know no other trade.
Livelihood threatened: Fourth generation Mornington fi shermen Neville and Dalton Hutchins are unhappy with Napthine government plans to ban commercial netting in Port Phillip. Picture: Yanni
“The proposed ban is a sign of a desperate government,” said Neville Hutchins, 62, who with brother Dalton, 60, runs a fresh fi sh shop on Fisher-mans Beach. Their family business be-gan in the 1890s.
“There’s no need for it,” he said. “Everything we do is environmentally sound, and there’s certainly no short-age of fi sh. The best seafood is right here.”
The brothers sell fresh snapper, sal-mon, whiting, wrasse and pike to buy-ers “all over the place” caught from their six-metre ‘tinnie’.
“Without people like us catching and selling fi sh from the bay it will all have to be imported,” Neville Hutchins said.
“As it is, 70 per cent of the fi sh sold in shops and supermarkets is import-ed.”
The brothers believe the recreation-al catch is 10 fi sh to their one. “The fi shing’s as good as it ever was. We go to the same places our grandfather went and catch the same quantities,” Dalton Hutchins said. “That’s proof
of the industry’s sustainability.”They point out that jobs will be lost
“all the way up the chain” if the ban comes into effect.
“Whoever we supply will be af-fected – the fi shing boat crews, pro-cessors, fi sh shop assistants, waiters at restaurants and others.
“People don’t yet realise that all the ‘top table’ fi sh come from Port Phil-lip,” Neville Hutchins said. “If we go, there will only be fi shermen from Lakes Entrance and Corner Inlet, and if we go they’ll be next.”
Dalton Hutchins’s son, Scott, 15, was planning to be the family’s fi fth generation of commercial fi shers. “He’s keen as mustard,” his father said. “But it looks like it’s not to be.
“The government is treating fi shing like a sport – but it’s our livelihood and our life.”
Another commercial fi sherman whose job is on the line is Phil Mc-Adam, based at Williamstown but who purse seine nets for pilchards, sardines and anchovy “off Morning-
ton and all the way down the southern peninsula”.
His produce is sold to fresh fi sh markets and as bait for recreational anglers.
“I have caught 100 tonnes in the past three months,” the third genera-tion fi sherman said. “If I am not al-lowed to fi sh in Port Phillip it will all have to be imported because there is only one other operator, at Lakes En-trance, and he sells his catch as tuna food.”
Mr McAdam, 51, started as a 13-year-old and has “done nothing else but fi sh”.
He says the fi shing “is as good as I remember” and scoffs at concerns the industry is unsustainable. “The past two months are as good as I have ever had.”
He says being weather-dependent, and having to spend two days pro-cessing and packaging his catch for every one day out fi shing, means he cannot over-fi sh a fi nite resource.
Banning commercial netters would
also cause prices for popular snap-per and whiting to “skyrocket” on a black market, he said. “There will always be people willing to sell them illegally.
“Look, I don’t like having my fu-ture hanging on an election result. It’s a ridiculous situation where only a handful of people want to get rid of us. About 7 per cent of the population are recreational anglers and, of that number, perhaps 1 per cent is anti-commercial. They want to take the whole industry for themselves.
“We have been proven a sustain-able industry by the Australian Con-servation Foundation and we have al-ways been open and transparent. This is just a political vote catcher.”
Seafood Industry Victoria chair-man Harry Peeters said the govern-ment was being hypocritical: “Make no mistake, this is the compulsory re-moval of jobs by a government that, through its tenure and the campaign for the upcoming election, ‘is all about creating jobs’,” he said.
He asked why those who don’t fi sh should have their ability to buy fresh Victorian fi sh removed.
“Commercial and recreational fi sh-ing have coexisted in the bays for many decades and this is a poorly thought out policy for political expe-diency.
“It’s a resource sharing issue. This government’s answer is to give the entire share to the recreational fi sher-men. The millions of others entitled to a share of the resource and who currently access that share via com-mercial fi shermen are now excluded. What compensation are they going to be given?
“The Coalition says a new, inde-pendent panel is going to consult with every self-interest group, but there is no mention of the main stakeholder: the people of Victoria who buy fresh fi sh from the bays.
“Where does the government ex-pect Melburnians to get their fresh fi sh?
“At present, the Victorian commu-nity can be confi dent that when they buy fresh Victorian seafood they are supporting local, small-scale fi shing industries that are harvesting seafood in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
“The supply from the Port Phillip commercial fi shery needs to continue to ensure everyone is able to enjoy our fresh local produce.”
Mornington MP David Morris did not respond to a request for comment before publication deadline.
Net ban a stunt, fishermen claimNet ban a stunt, fishermen claim
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Class above: Peninsula School student Piper Harrison, 13, in action at Jan Juc during last Sunday’s Subway Summer Surf Series, where she won the under-16 girls division.
SHE may be only 13 years old, but peninsula schoolgirl Piper Harrison is already making big waves on the national junior surfi ng circuit.
Harrison, who lives in Mt Eliza and is the current Victorian under-14 state champion, put in another standout performance last Sunday at the Subway Summer Surf Series at Jan Juc where she outperformed older competitors to win the under-16 girls fi nal.
Continuing her recent strong run of performances, Harrison revelled in the large conditions, scoring a heat total of 14.17 to beat Jan Juc’s Grace Day.
In deteriorating conditions with a 4-5 foot swell, Harrison started the fi nal strongly, scoring 7.50 in the opening minutes before backing up with a 6.67 point ride.
The Peninsula School student nicknamed Pipsqueak will represent Victoria in the under-14 girls division at the upcoming Australian Junior
Surfi ng Titles at Yallingup in Western Australia in December. Phillip Island’s Courtney Dunlop won the under-18 girls division, while Noah Cooney of Lennox Head in NSW took out the under-18 boys.
Dunlop, the current Victorian under-18 girls champion, took control of the fi nal early on with a 7.50 ride in the opening minutes.
Although she was unable to fi nd a good backup ride, Dunlop took the fi nal over Zoe Clarke of Jan Juc, who could not fi nd a good enough ride in the dying minutes to take the lead.
In the under-18 boys fi nal, Cooney was a standout throughout the day dealing with the challenging waves and winds.
Placing second was local Tane Bowden with a heat total of 11.67.
Bowden earlier took the crown in the under-16 boys fi nal with a heat total of 13.67 points ahead of Max Lazarus of Point Lonsdale.
Teen surf star is no Pipsqueak Teen surf star is no Pipsqueak
ANGLERS are lobbying the state government to invest in boat ramps and launching facilities around Port Phillip and Western Port.
VRFish, the peak body for Victorian recrea-tional fi shing, has released a “state election wish list” as the election campaign offi cially begins in the lead-up to the 29 November poll.
High on the list is a push for the major political parties to commit to investing $39 million over four years to upgrade boat ramps along the coast.
The group’s state council developed the list over the past two years to promote “the enormous public good in recreational fi shing” and maxim-ise “government investment into key programs, projects and services”.
VRFish general manager Dallas D’Silva said the peak body would push for an incoming state government to use angling licence fees to be in-vested back into recreational fi shing.
He said independent reports provided to VRFish showed $70 million over seven years was needed to improve fi shers’ access to the two bays.
“We decided on the fi gure of about $40 million over four years because that’s the term of a gov-ernment,” Mr D’Silva said.
VRFish has welcomed the Coalition govern-ment’s announcement of its ‘Better Bay Plan’. Premier Denis Napthine visited Carrum to commit
$65 million “to protect and restore Port Phillip”.The Premier announced the government would
phase out commercial netting in Port Phillip if re-elected. Existing commercial licences will be bought back for $20 million over four years.
The plan includes fi shing pier upgrades in addi-tion to a previous promise to spend $3.25 million revitalising Mordialloc pier. The Better Bay Plan includes $200,000 to be used to build an artifi cial reef off Mordialloc pier.
VRFish said the Coalition’s $16 million Recre-ational Fishing Initiative had provided many last-ing benefi ts and the previous Labor government had also made a similar level of commitment to recreational fi shing.
It said user demand for boating facilities, espe-cially during the summer months, was hindering recreational fi shing and holding back the state’s economy.
Boaties and recreational fi shers are regularly forced to queue at boat ramps during peak sum-mer periods.
Mr D’Silva said VRFish had not offi cially heard from the major political parties about the group’s wish list. The full wish list will be re-leased this week.
Neil Walker
Angling for better boat rampsAngling for better boat ramps
MORNINGTON Peninsula shire is holding a “no charge” green waste disposal weekend at all resource recovery centres this Saturday and Sunday to promote a reduction in green waste around homes in the lead-up to summer.
The offer is for shire residents only, with green waste to be delivered only by residential vehicles and trailers. No commercial vehicles or commercial green waste will be accepted.
Resource Recovery Centres in Truemans Rd, Rye; McKirdys Rd, Tyabb; and Watt Rd, Morn-
ington will be open 8am-5pm.Green waste includes all types of garden waste
and untreated timber. Residents in the shire’s urban areas are also reminded that they can call the shire to opt-in to receive a kerbside green waste bin. There is a cost for the service.
For more information about the no charge green waste weekend or the opt-in kerbside green bin collection service, call customer service on 1300 850 600 or 5950 1000 or visit mornpen.vic.gov.au
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By Paul ‘Tracker’ Pingiaro AH yes, the fi ckle guardian of our Bays has being playing havoc with fi sherman’s plans.
Spring weather is nature’s closed season. However when conditions have been good anglers have getting on the fi sh.
Snapper: In both Port Phillip and Western Port, the Reds are fi ring and with the state of the ramps it’s a fair assumption that the whole of Victoria is gripped by the Red Fever.
In Western Port, Joes Island, Eagle Rock, Lysarghts and Cornelia are seeing some great catches. Best baits are fresh squid and fl esh baits, however the humble pilchard and USA squid have also been a reliable back up. With fi sh biting on the change of tide as well as the run anglers are getting plenty of opportunity the get amongst the fi sh.
In Port Phillip, the snapper have been showing up everywhere. Hot spots have been Mornington, Mt Eliza, Seaford, Rickets Point and Carrum to name just a few.
The best bites have been on the change of tide, again while fresh baits have been best, pilchards and USA squid have been a reliable back up. Burley has been used to great effect in Port Phillip, remember a little bit often goes a long way.
Soft plastics have also accounted for a lot of snapper, with the best times being during the middle of the day, making them a good option for the active angler looking to change things up a bit.
For those stuck land based Mornington is the pick of the area with a number of snapper landed this week to over 6kg.
Gummy sharks are also about in reasonable numbers in both bays, while most are snapper by catch those fi shing near the entrances are targeting and landing some monsters up to 30kg!
Whiting are back! Tyabb bank in Western Port has been best, while the waters off Rosebud have also produced for both boat and land based anglers. A few locals at Mornington have been
getting amongst the “Ting”, the areas of Bird Rock and Mt Eliza are the choice locations for those fi shing the reef edges. Pippies, mussels and fresh squid are the best baits.
Squid continue to be good in both bays, some days they are easier than others, however those fi shing the reefs and grass beds are getting amongst the inkers! In Port Phillip fi sh in 2-4m using a 2.0-3.0 jig and in Western Port fi sh 3-5m with 3.0-3.5 jigs.
The last few weeks have also seen some quality fl athead landed, while the usual small rats are ever present the occasional 40cm plus model is making a welcome appearance. The bigger fi sh have been
in shallower water less than 8m.While the above mentioned are most people’s
prime targets, baracouta, salmon, pike, leather jacket, red mullet and a whole lot more are all waiting an anglers offerings, so pick your weather window and get out on the water!
Tight lines and calm seas.
Paul “Tracker” Pingiaro runs Mornington Boat Hire at Schnapper Point in Mornington and Yaringa Boat Hire at Yaringa boat harbour in Somerville (www.morningtonboathire.com.au or call 5975 5479).
Red fever fires up the bays
Catch of the bay: Thierry Lepoigneur with a snapper from Yaringa Boat Hire.
YOUNG people interested in the outdoors, recreation and wanting to kick-start their summer holidays can take part in a worthwhile opportunity.
Mornington Peninsula Shire is offering 20 young people the chance to undertake free training to become junior camp leaders at Portsea Camp. It will cover the $200 a person training costs.
“Learning how to become a junior camp leader is great fun, with training held in December at Portsea,” youth programs coordinator Karl Kasbach said.
“Participants learn how to become junior camp leaders, with topics to be covered including bush skills, oceanography, high ropes training and team building.”
People successfully completing leader training can also volunteer for camps next January and April.
At the camps, junior leaders assist recreation offi cers by setting up and running sessions and activities, helping with the general running of the camp, and acting as ‘buddies’ for junior camp attendees.
Junior camp leaders gain experience in outdoor education and recreation, team-building and leadership skills, and, with further training, can work toward a certifi cate of elemental leadership, the Duke of Edinburgh Award or a Certifi cate III in Recreation.
The opportunity is open to all young people aged 16-18 who live, work or study on the Mornington Peninsula.
Training dates are 10-12 December at Portsea Camp.
Successful junior camp leaders can then volunteer for junior camps on 2-9 January,11-17 January and 19-25 January. A camp is also being held in April, with dates to be determined.
Places are limited.Details: Laura at Mornington Peninsula Shire
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Port talk ‘errors’Port talk ‘errors’I REFER to the article “Hastings ‘dangerous’ as major port” (The News, 4/11/1) reporting a recent address by Hermione Parsons on Phillip Island.
I respect the right of Dr Parsons to present her opinion to the community, however, I am again compelled to correct the record and some of Dr Parsons’ inaccuracies.
Constrained by space, I will focus on two of Dr Parsons’ often repeated, misleading and incorrect statements.
The fi rst relates to her claim that the shallowest port of any market determines the size of ships sent to particular routes. This then follows that our smallest port (Fremantle) dictates what size container ships are sent to the eastern seaboard.
Her statement ignores the reality of ship movements at Australia’s ports.
In 2013, of the 25 Australian liner services, 14 visited the eastern seaboard only, and of these, only eight went to all three ports – Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
Further, only one service visited all fi ve main capital city ports. The hypothesis that ships come based on the shallowest port is incorrect.
Secondly, Dr Parsons believes that larger ships will not come to Australia. She has said in the past that “unless each major capital city port deepens its shipping channel and berths, the larger vessels will not come”.
This does not recognise the fact that Port Botany can handle larger ships and Brisbane is planning works so it too can accommodate ships larger than those currently visiting the Port of Melbourne.
The article quotes Dr Parsons as stating that “The big ships – which can carry up to 16,000 containers – won’t come”. It state that container ships coming to Melbourne will carry 6500 to 8500 containers maximum.
It has never been the policy of government to look at the expansion of the Port of Hastings to cater for the massive 16,000 container ships to which Dr Parsons refers.
The expectation is that Victoria’s second container port will need to be able to accommodate the class of ships carrying 8000 to 12,000 containers. These ships are too long, too wide and too deep to enter Port Phillip and its shipping channels.
Renowned fl eet forecaster Drewry has indicated that ships able to carry 8000 containers could start arriving as early as next year.
Perhaps most tellingly, Dr Parsons has contradicted herself. Her report, made public in July, contained the following observation: “Our relatively small and diverse import/export markets and the dominance of food and perishable agricultural commodities are more likely to be best served by smaller vessels of 8000 to 10,000 containers.”
This statement acknowledges that our market will need the next generation of ships. It confi rms that ships larger than 6500 to 8500 containers will be required for our exporters.
This is not the forum to question the validity of Dr Parsons’ expertise. While robust and active debate about signifi cant, state-shaping policy issues that directly impact Victoria’s economic future are welcomed and encouraged, it is important that such debate remains factual and cognisant of the realities of not just the domestic
freight and logistics sector but also the trends in a global market.
David Hodgett, Minister for Ports
Hastings a safe portHastings a safe portI’D like to correct and refute some of the “facts” reported to have come from Dr Hermione Parsons of Victoria University in your article “Hastings ‘dangerous’ as major port” (The News, 4/11/14).
No way known is the wharf and so-called ship holding area more vulnerable to strong prevailing winds than any other port in Victoria. In fact, due to its sheltered position, Hastings is one of the safest ports in Australia. Just look at a map and you’ll see hills, not fl at land close by.
I have a photo with 16 ships at anchor between French and Phillip islands. It is very good holding ground and I have no recollection of a vessel dragging its anchor there. This is not the case in Port Phillip where the people of Hastings might remember the night sky being lit up for months after Esso’s ethane pipeline between Mordialloc and Altona was damaged by a dragging anchor in December 2008, and the company had to close off the pipeline and dump the gas through the fl ares.
Dr Parsons needed to better cover the topic of how much dredging is required for a port upgrade. How can she estimate how much will be required? The Port of Hastings Development Authority does not know yet.
As with Western Port, the Bay West area also is a Ramsar internationally protected wetland.
Of course areas around a new jetty and swing basin will have to be dredged but the statement “and re-dredged and re-dredged and re-dredged because of all the silt and the sand and the movement of the waters in Western Port” is wrong. She is confusing Western Port with Port of Melbourne waters.
No swing basin or north-south orientated berth in Western Port has been re-dredged in 45 years, that is, never since they were originally dredged.
Since the channel deepening of Port Phillip, the Port of Melbourne spends an average of $20 million a year for maintenance dredging.
No dredging will be required at the entrance to Western Port. BP Achiever had a draft of 15.5 metres when it entered on 16 January 1986, and the 300-metre long 165,000-ton bulk carrier Amazon Maru managed to manoeuvre.
Dr Parsons is confusing Western Port with Port Phillip Heads. The harbour master’s directions for the Port of Melbourne state that all vessels over 11.6 metres draught can only transit The Heads when the tide is relatively slack (which occurs at about half tide so half the tidal height has been lost) and swell and wind conditions are not too onerous. If conditions are not right, the vessel has to wait.
Dr Parsons mentions a report in The Age as confi rmation of the ability of Port Phillip to cater for 14-metre draught vessels, and that “a tanker with a 14-metre draught had been electronically simulated for two years to make sure nothing went wrong”.
I wish I had known about this as I would have been screaming for oil spill clean-up gear to be ready to deploy as the biggest risk of a spill affecting Western Port is Port Phillip Heads as the tidal movement brings it along the coast and into Western Port.
Continued from Page 1“I believe that the addition of new rubbish
bins will fi rstly need to be negotiated with these two state government departments (not easy!) and, if agreed, will then require an amendment to (and an additional cost to) the shire’s existing waste-removal contract … and we don’t amend this contract every day. So please don’t expect to have the situation resolved in the near future.”
Mr Burgess in election mode said: “If it wasn’t caretaker period [I] would be very happy to just ask the two departments to do what we ask. However as it is, I will ask our local contacts in the departments to look into this for us and let us all know when they can do it. Arguably it’s a fault in design of the jetty anyway.”
Undeterred, Mrs Henke suggested to Cr Garnock that the Clean Team might patrol the jetty and that Hastings residents could create an informal ‘Friends of Hastings Jetty’ and on their walks collect rubbish to maintain its integrity.
Cr Garnock said the Clean Team had started working again for the busy summer tourist season. “As an interim measure (until the bin issue is resolved), I will ask if the Clean Team can make regular visits to the jetty (I think they already have this on their list of areas to check anyway),” he said.
“The jetty is such an important focus for the town. Fishing from it is one of the few free activities men, women and children can do in Hastings,” Mrs Henke said.
“My morning walks along the jetty are so special. The light is different every day, Pelicans crowd on the Red Bird wreck nearby, while great white egrets, ibis, cormorants, black swans and royal spoonbills among others can be seen fi shing the mud banks. On clear days even the submarine Otama can be seen round at Crib Point.”
Mrs Henke posts her seascapes on Facebook for friends around the world, who continually
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It would be better to bring the tanker into Western Port tie it up at Long Island Point and pump the oil to Altona (has to be Altona as Geelong had its deepest draught vessel ever two weeks ago at a fantastic 11.8 metres) through the WAG (Westernport Altona Geelong) pipeline, which is underused now.
On a related matter, politicians and their supporters take us as for a load of forgetful idiots. Take this scenario: government of the day pushing for Port of Hastings expansion but the Opposition advocating something in Port Phillip – does this ring a bell?
This is what the Opposition and its scaremongering anti-Port of Hastings expansion supporters are doing now but can readers remember four years ago when Labor and Ports Minister Tim Pallas were advocating for Hastings but the Liberal-Nationals Opposition was advocating for something in Port Phillip but would ask the bureaucrats their opinion when they got in and go with whatever they recommended? Who is saying exactly this now? The Labor Opposition.
The anti-Port of Hastings brigade is wasting its energies attempting to get people to vote Labor because this will mean the end of the Port of Hastings Development Authority and its investigations into whether Western Port is the right place for Victoria’s next container port.
Labor has already said it will set up another bureaucratic group to look at it and go with whatever it says. Not much has changed in the past four years for the bureaucrats to change their minds so I cannot see their advice to the government of the day being any different.
I don’t care who you vote for but please do not believe the anti-port scaremongers with their vote for Labor to shut down the authority’s investigations. It is just history repeating and politicians taking us for fools.
Please recognise the fact that we are getting more investigative science by the authority into the Western Port environment (or being planned for) than ever before (and this includes the Shapiro report).
Captain Dick Cox (former harbour master of Port of Hastings), Tyabb
CEO had visionCEO had visionOUTGOING Mornington Peninsula Shire CEO Michael Kennedy has made a signifi cant contribution to the Mornington Peninsula as we all enjoy it today.
In 1993, as shire president of the Shire of Hastings, it was an honour to sign the contract that saw Dr Kennedy appointed CEO and start his distinguished career in local government.
My council colleagues saw Dr Kennedy, who had previously earned a reputation in the transport and shipping industry as a “change manager”, as the outstanding candidate for the position at a time when local government in Victoria was being challenged to bring about change in the conduct of its business.
Michael had hardly settled in to his role as CEO when the Kennett government initiated the restructure of local government across Victoria, reducing the number of municipalities from 210 to 79.
Living up to his reputation as a change manager, and well aware of the strong possibility of amalgamation of the three municipalities on the peninsula, he encouraged cooperation
between the shires of Mornington, Flinders and Hastings to consider and prepare for the eventuality of such an outcome.
Over the ensuing 12 months the councillors, staff and communities of the three shires were consulted, resulting in the production of a document entitled “Vision Peninsula”, which clearly articulated the community’s preferred model by which any amalgamation should be implemented. Michael was already displaying his real passion for the uniqueness of the peninsula and an understanding of the challenge ahead in retaining its character.
The amalgamations occurred in December 1994, incumbent councillors and CEO’S were sacked and, sadly, commissioners appointed by the Kennett government failed to embrace the “Vision Peninsula” model.
Thankfully, after serving terms as CEO of City of Casey and City of Boroondara, Michael was appointed CEO of Mornington Peninsula Shire in 1999 and quickly revisited and implemented his model, reopening and staffi ng the vacant shire offi ces in Hastings and Mornington, overcoming the sense of loss that had been felt by those communities over the preceding fi ve years, and re-injecting the loss of expendable dollars those shopping centres had incurred while the two shire offi ces remained vacant.
(I hear that the council of today is considering reversing that decision after more than 14 years of benefi t to Mornington and Hastings, and trust those communities will vehemently oppose such a backward move.)
Many have been quick to criticise the “Peninsula Way” and the “commitment to a sustainable peninsula” (safeguarding and embracing environment, economic and social elements), which have been the guiding principles initiated and implemented over the past 15 years by Dr Kennedy, but my observation is they are the envy of many in municipal government circles and without doubt the foundation stone for the future that we will treasure and enjoy.
Michael’s astute negotiating skills and discerning eye on the future, along with the respect he has enjoyed at state and federal levels of government, have contributed signifi cantly to the recently affi rmed Statement of Planning Policy for the Mornington Peninsula, retaining the 70 per cent rural and 30 per cent urban split protecting the peninsula from unwanted growth and reserving it as the “playground for Melbourne”.
Equally, funding applications for all facets of improved life on the peninsula have been achieved as a direct result of the respect he enjoys and the strong negotiating skills he possesses.
Michael has recognised and respected the socio-economic differences that exist across the peninsula from the most affl uent to the extremely poor and has guided the council in implementing appropriate, socially adjusted programs to meet those challenges.
Respect has been shown to all sectors of our community during his time as CEO and the career opportunities offered to young residents, programs that support our elderly to stay in their homes or live more meaningful lives, equal opportunity in the shire workplace, and programs advancing reconciliation for the indigenous community will stand as testimony to
his compassion and understanding of the needs of the community he served.
Michael Kennedy has been a dedicated, tireless and loyal servant of the shire throughout all the 15 years he has held the position of CEO.
Brian L Stahl, OAM JP, Hastings
Foreshore savedForeshore savedENVIRONMENT Minister Ryan Smith has decided to revoke his coastal management consent for the use of the Rosebud foreshore as the location of the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre. This is a landmark decision and I thank the minister for his decisive action following the council’s decision that it no longer requires the use of the foreshore for this development.
The minister has congratulated the council on its dedication to actively engage with the community in the decision-making process.
The movement to “Save Rosebud Foreshore” had its genesis in the public meeting at Rosebud Memorial Hall organised by Cr Pittock and myself in May 2012. I thank Dr Alan Nelsen, president of Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association, and Colin Watson, president of Nepean Ratepayers Association, who led lobbying of the council and government.
I also thank all those in the community and the council who have supported the movement to “Save Rosebud Foreshore” and voted for a decisive change in the council.
The contentious issue of a pool on the Crown land foreshore has held Rosebud back for nearly 15 years. The council can now get on its long overdue invigoration and the retail, commercial and local government heart of Rosebud.
Council offi cers have acted quickly to bring forward to the council a number of creative options for immediate invigoration of Rosebud and I look forward to these being rolled out by council in the coming months.
Cr Tim Rodgers, Sorrento
Beware of roos Beware of roos JUST a warning to people who drive along Craigie Rd in Mt Martha near Moorooduc
Highway late at night – beware of kangaroos.I was coming home at about 11pm recently
and missed the fi rst kangaroo but collected the second with extensive damage done to my four-wheel drive. I have lived here for 30 years, but this was the fi rst kangaroo sighting.
I contacted the police and was advised that there are a lot of kangaroos in this area, near New Peninsula Baptist Church, and it was the second call they’d had in two days.
I guess it won’t be long before warning signs are erected.
Rod Grummitt, Mt Martha
State park not Luna ParkState park not Luna ParkIT was interesting to read Simon McKeon’s take on the objections to his Skylift chairlift proposal, which are currently being heard in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (“Skylift permit goes to VCAT”, The News, 4/11/14).
According to Mr McKeon, the main objections to the project centre on the top station being built at the summit. In fact, the main objections to the proposal centre on its inappropriate size and scale.
The gondolas referred to in the planning application will seat eight people, quite a bit larger than the quaint gondola pictured in the artist’s impression. A massive 17-metre pylon will dwarf the current lookout at the summit in order to deliver these gondolas across Arthurs Seat Rd to the huge top station, which will house a 100-seat cafe.
The lower station is also built on an intrusive scale that will dominate the entrance to Arthurs Seat State Park. Skylift will operate from 8am till 11pm, seven days a week throughout the year, causing noise, parking and traffi c problems.
A range of bushfi re safety issues have not been adequately addressed. Residents are not opposed to the chairlift being built on the original footprint, but we are very concerned that this precious environment, which has been enjoyed by generations of Victorians, will be lost forever.
Debra Fischer, Arthurs Seat
say what a beautiful place Hastings Bight must be.
“It is beautiful and can continue to be if we care for it,” she said.
Hastings jetty and the fi shermen’s shed were built in the 1860s. The jetty with its pontoon for boats and yachts was restored by Parks Victoria at a cost of $900,000 in 2012.
Yawn at dawn: Pelicans enjoy the early morning peace on the wreck near Hastings jetty Picture: Fran Henke
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Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to our helping our patients.
We offer a range of programs for our patients:
Some of our Occupational Therapy programs include: Therapeutic Gardening Group Art Therapy Breakfast Group Pacing Group
We also offer a range of Group Outpatient Programs: Cardiac Oncology Pulmonary Chronic Disease Management (run out of our Berwick hospital)
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We don’t just care for our patients - we care about them, by working collaboratively to ensure they get back to doing what they love.
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PARKINSON’S DISEASE RESEARCH AT ST JOHN OF GOD FRANKSTON REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
Parkinson’s Disease is the second most common neurological disorder in Australia with 64,000 Australians diagnosed with the disease in 2011.
Parkinson’s Disease is a neurological disorder affecting the motor nervous system altering coordination and movement.People with Parkinson’s Disease experience progressive declines in mobility that can be attributed to the decrease in speed and size of movements. It is often associated with impaired walking and balance reducing quality of life and as a result many Parkinson’s Disease sufferers become relatively immobile and deconditioned.There is a need to develop enjoyable therapeutic interventions and exercises, where the risk of falling is decreased. Research is required to
of interventions such as hydrotherapy on the Parkinson’s population.Professor Meg Morris from Latrobe University commented “This collaborative research project between St John of God Frankston
Rehabilitation Hospital and Latrobe University aims to explore whether
living with Parkinson’s Disease. We are measuring people walking over ground with and without visual cues and attention strategies, and then measuring them in the water. We are particularly interested in people with freezing of gait and early results suggest that freezing is less severe and sometimes absent in the aqueous environment. The implications for Allied Health Therapies and quality of life are being investigated.”Claire Ferguson, Director of Allied
in Australia that the feasibility of running hydrotherapy sessions for this population has been formally investigated and we are excited to have established a close working partnership with Professor Morris, who is a widely published and world renowned Parkinson’s Disease expert.”“We look forward with much anticipation to the outcomes of this
those people living with Parkinson’s Disease.”
REFERRALS:
Outpatient referrals can be sent to:Dr Juris RubenisSt John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital255-265 Cranbourne Road, Frankston 3199 Fax: (03) 9788 3280Inpatient referrals can be sent to: Fax: (03) 9788 3304
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Ideal for acreage, large or corner blocks
THE fi nishing touches have just been completed on this outstanding beachside home and now, for the discerning buyer, arguably one of Mornington’s fi nest and freshest properties is available to purchase in as new condition. The lifestyle is enviable with a privileged position hard to match. Cosmopolitan Main Street is about two blocks away and Fishermans Beach is equally close by. A splendid 232-square metre (25 square) fl oor plan exudes class and sophistication with nothing but the fi nest fi nishes creating a vibrant and visually stunning interior that is sure to excite. From the grand entry foyer, a pleasant multi-purpose room – perfect as a study or studio is to the left, and opposite, is the master bedroom boasting a walk-in robe and an elegant ensuite with twin vanity unit and gorgeous full-length mirror. Timber fl oors create a reassuring sense of warmth as you proceed into the main living zone that seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor living. The beautiful open plan space incorporates generous living and dining areas, while the fi rst-class kitchen perfectly combines form and function with gleaming two-pac cabinetry and recessed area for a double-door refrigerator. The glistening Calcutta marble benchtops, that also feature in the bathrooms, are a sight to behold, however the eyes cannot fail to be drawn to the alfresco entertaining deck, where the natural greens and darker timbers used here sensationally juxtapose with the crisp white interior. To complete this wing of the home are two more bedrooms with built-in robes that share an impressive main bathroom that would rival those seen on The Block. A comprehensive list of appointments one would expect in a home of this calibre include heated fl oors to the bathroom and ensuite, and from the street, the double garage has internal access via the laundry.
THIS lovely property offers peace and tranquililty, with plenty of space inside and out for the family to enjoy. Freshly painted throughout and with new fl ooring and window furnishings, the home presents exceptionally well. The fl oor plan caters provides separate formal and informal living areas that have wood heating and air-conditioning. Adjoining the family room is a timber kitchen with plenty of overhead cupboards and a large island bench for breakfasts and meal preparation. There are a handy four bedrooms, the master bedroom has an ensuite and opens out to a cosy timber deck, and the remaining three all share the main bathroom. The 1013 square metre block has a sealed driveway leading up to a double carport, with a single garage at the rear of the block great for storage. The grounds are well-established with neat gardens and the backyard is secure and private for children and pets.
Great country feel
Address: 5 Mount Barron Street, BALNARRINGPrice: $540,000 plus buyersAgency: Bay West Real Estate, 2104 Frankston Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 4412Agent: Sean Crimmins, 0411 734 814
STILL standing proud and strong, this character-fi lled,1970’s era beach house is set in a quiet cul-de-sac on about 1000 square metres of land. Perfect for a weekender or permanent living for those looking for the quaint Balnarring lifestlye, the home offers some views of the bay from the balcony and has a delightful interior fi lled with natural light. The main bedroom, one bathroom, and a great rumpus room with wood heater are all downstairs, whilst upstairs, the main open-plan living area incorporates a spacious lounge with lovely timber fl oors, a dining area, and the kitchen with plenty of cupboard space. A second entertaining area is at the rear of the home with a decked alfresco area overlooking the gardens and backyard. Other external improvements include a large shed with a carport extension, perfect for housing a boat or caravan. Situated a short walk from shops and schools and abutting a Green Wedge Zone, you will not fi nd a more peaceful spot.
Retro beachhouse beauty
$155,950$140,000
$165,000 $169,500
$175,000 $230,000
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B T R E (03) 5979 8003btre.com.au
Shop 1/34 High Street,Hastings,
This 3BR unit in a block of 4 is a great buy for downsizers,
spacious lounge and dining area adjoins the kitchen,
large open plan kitchen has stone benchtops and quality s/steel appliances with the adjoining
galley style kitchen with new appliances and adjoins the
plan design features including a kitchen with s/steel
central heating, gas boosted solar hot water and plenty
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Ray White Hastings 5979 4177 raywhitehastings.com.au
Ray White Hastings, together with
Western Port Christmas Giving Program will
be supporting children from Somerville,
Tyabb, Hastings, Crib Point, Bittern &
Balnarring. We would like to invite the
community to donate gifts to our wishing tree
for children aged infant to 12 years of age
so they may have a Happy Christmas
Come and see us at 69 High Street, Hastings to donate your gift.
Contact Melissa Wallace on 5979 4177 for more information
Please refrain from buying violent toys. Please keep gifts unwrapped but note down what age group and what gender gift is for
Address: 255 Marine Parade, HASTINGSPrice: Negotiable over $350,000Agency: Harcourts, 10/14 High Street, Hastings, 5970 7333Agent: Tim Hughes, 0410 470 515
SPACE for the growing family with four bedrooms, a secure, off-street setting for peace of mind for elderly buyers and a fantastic low-maintenance condition for investors makes this excellent home the complete package and interest from all buyer types is sure to be at a high. Measuring about 204 square metres (22-square), the interior has a modern design with a pleasant neutral decor. An exquisite kitchen has stone benchtops and stainless-steel appliances include an under-bench oven and gas hotplates. The main bedroom has a walk-in robe and ensuite, with remaining bedrooms sharing the central bathroom. Other features to the home are gas ducted heating and air-conditioning, the double garage has internal access, a hardwood timber deck will be great for summer barbecues and the fl at, well-grassed backyard has a 3000-litre water tank and a handy garden shed. Located a short distance to the foreshore and High Street, you must get in quick to inspect this property.
The complete package
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Bay West Real Estate (VIC) Pty. Ltd.2104 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, VIC 3915Ph: 03 5979 4412Fax: 03 5979 3097Email: [email protected]: www.baywestrealestate.com.au
HASTINGS $345,000 plus
• 3 Bedrooms with built in robes, master with WIR and ENS• Spacious separate living and dining areas• Sizeable kitchen with plenty of bench/cupboard space and stainless steel appliances• Ducted heating and reverse cycle cooling/heating• Decked outdoor undercover al-fresco area• Currently let for $340pw until 25/8/15
THE PERFECT BALANCE - SPACIOUS, CENTRAL AND LOW MAINTENANCE
HASTINGS - 6 Junee Court $190,000 plus
• Spacious living area and separate dining area • Galley kitchen with plenty of cupboard space • Updated central bathroom • Large 622sqm (approx) block, set in a court location. • The home is in need of a paint and a re-carpet, but this is the perfect blank canvas!
BEST VALUE ON THE PENINSULA - AUCTION THIS SATURDAY AT 11.00AM
BALNARRING $540,000 plus
• Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac on a 1000sqm approx. block • 3 bedrooms, 2 with BIR’s • 2 spacious living areas plus dining area • 2 bathrooms - one upstairs and one downstairs • Kitchen with electric cooking and plenty of cupboard space • Decked alfresco area at rear with shade-sails and huge upstairs verandah • Large shed at rear with carport extension
BEACHSIDE RETRO BEAUTY
BITTERN $270,000 plus
•Centrally Located, solid-brick 3 bedroom home •Open plan living and diningareas •Spacious updated kitchen •Undercover paved area •Single carport •Currently let for $290 per week
3 Austin Court CRIB POINT 40 Balnarring Beach Road BALNARRING
$320 per week $460 per week
1/6 Edward Street HASTINGS 70A James Street HASTINGS
$245 per week $295 per week
5 Kimbla Court HASTINGS
$280 per week
BITTERN $330,000 plus
•3 Bedrooms with BIR’s •Open plan living area with Coonara
•Decked alfresco area at front •Man-cave with undercover bar area •Paved space suitable for caravan/boat parking
ENTERTAINERS PARADISE WITH ALL THE EXTRAS - WHAT A MAN CAVE!
HASTINGS - 14 William Street $319,000 plus
•Three bedrooms with BIR’s
•French doors opening out to paved patio area •Completely remodelled family bathroom •Landscaped backyard with tool shed
TASTEFULLY RENOVATED CENTRAL CHARMER SALE BY FIXED DATE: FRIDAY 28th NOVEMBER AT 6PM
INSPECT SAT 10.30-11.00AM
Property Management Team: Ph 0421 473 135
UNDER OFFER IN 3 DAYS!
AUCTION THIS SATURDAY
NEW LISTING
After having my unit for sale with another local agent for 3 months with no result I decided to give Sean Crimmins at Baywest a shot. Sean always kept in touch with me and made the whole process, which can often be stressful, a comfortable one. Sean had my home sold in a reasonable amount of time for a price I was very happy with, it was
refreshing to deal with a professional, efficient and reliable agent who got the job done with a few laughs along the way! I will highly recommend Baywest and Sean Crimmins in the future. Many Thanks,
C. Sands 5/21 Portsmouth Road, Bittern
Thanks to our vendor for the kind words
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Tallon
35 High Street, Hastings5979 3000
tallon.com.au
CYNTHIA DOBBINPhone:0438 773 627
DOMINIC TALLONPhone:0408 528 857
HASTINGS FOR SALE
Factories With Land - Only 1 Left
For Sale: $359,000 + GST
Individually titled, and available as a whole or separately, these two 300m2 factories are on approx 1800m2 of land and are vacant and ready to go. Factory 2 is sold, Factory 1 is available.
- Painted inside & out, fully-fenced block with usable land- Industrial 3 zone
For Sale: $220,000 negotiable each
CRIB POINT
Build Your Dream Home3 building blocks of land, each measuring 604m2 with all services connected plus your own driveway. House and land packages available, or build to your own design and take advantage of stamp duty savings (First home buyers only). Titles have been released, these parcels of land have been priced to sell, so be quick to secure your own piece of paradise.
BAXTER FOR SALE
Invest Now, Develop Later
For Sale: $1,400,000
Fantastic investment opportunity with this dual access corner block situated along Frankston-Flinders Road and Sages Road. Business Zone 1 site, currently leased to a hand car wash + kebab shop with permits on a secure lease. Returning $80,000 P/A + GST + Outgoings. Business 1 Zoning allows for a 2-3 storey development + under-ground carpark STCA). 1493m2 site.
For Sale: Offers over $250,000
HASTINGS
Entry Level OpportunityThis property in a court location is the ideal entry level investment
room with gas heater and air con plus a functional kitchen with loads of storage and gas cooking, Situated on a large allotment (855m2 approx) there is a fantastic garage/workshop with dual roller doors. Currently tenanted on a periodic basis and returning $290 per week this property represents great value.
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CRIB POINT - 508 Stony Point Road
Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life on this 1 acre block with a meticulously maintained home with all the space and storage you could ask for. Featuring 3 bedrooms – main
Coonara woodheater and air-conditioning, and an adjoining kitchen boasting 900mm induction stove and oven. From the kitchen you look out over an undercover entertainment area complete with sauna. The house is surrounded by well- maintained gardens and there is an expanse of lawn area. A drive through workshop has carports on either end, providing plenty of parking for cars, boats, trailers and caravans. More sheds at the rear of the block provide extra storage. The property has a second exit at the back, perfect for tradies who want to store their trucks at home, or to get your boat in
For Sale: Offers over $590,000Inspect: Saturday 3.00-3.30pm
HASTINGS
Invest or occupy yourself, this 3 bedroom home has a large living area, good size kitchen and a dining area that could be turned into the 3rd bedroom. A good size bathroom has a corner spa bath and the large laundry leads to the covered deck ideal for outdoor entertaining. Set on a good size block with easy to maintain gardens, this home is leased until August 2015 at $275 per week, making it a good short-term investment.
For Sale: $305,000
Picture Perfect On 1 Acre
Court Position Close To The Heart
NIGEL EVANS Phone: 0439 540 055
HASTINGS
Hidden behind a high hedge this 3BR home has been rented in the past for $280pw. Living and meals area with gas column heater and air-conditioner leads into the kitchen that overlooks the rear garden which has a large shed that is lined and has power, and
paint this will be a great buy
For Sale: $295,000
Don’t Miss Out
Within A Few Steps..
HASTINGS
To the foreshore, this home has been renovated large open plan
with gas cooking and air-conditioning. There are 3 bedrooms and a bathroom that has also been renovated, separate laundry and toilet. Outside there is a single carport with a dog proof rear garden and a a pergola to sit and to enjoy the shady surrounds
For Sale: $345,000
HASTINGS - 15 Windrest Place
This low maintenance, spacious, family home. has been freshly painted and has new carpets throughout. Ready to move in and enjoy, the main bedroom features a walk in robe & ensuite, with three more bedrooms all boasting built-in robes and sharing a second bathroom with separate shower and bath. Two separate living areas provide plenty of space for all, with the kitchen featuring an electric oven, gas cook top and dishwasher.
ducted heating and evaporative cooling. The double garage has access to the low maintenance back yard where there is plenty of space for children and pets . With a limited number of properties in this price range available and even less in this area,
For Sale: Offers over $435,000 Inspect: Saturday 12.00-12.30pm
Windrest Wonder
For Sale: Offers over $440,000Inspect: Saturday 1.00-1.30pm
BITTERN- 191 South Beach RoadFinally Found It!
wonderful property is the complete package with a bright neutral decor and zoned living to suit a family lifestyle. The master bedroom with FES & WIR is located towards the front of the home along with a living room and the fourth bedroom (or study). The spacious kitchen includes quality s/steel appliances including dishwasher and a zip hydro tap and overlooks the dining area and large family room that has access out to the covered rear deck with outdoor kitchen and Coonara for the ultimate entertainers set up. Two more bedrooms with BIRs are towards the rear of the home and there is a host of other internal features including gas ducted heating. Outside is a double garage and semi-circular driveway with rear access via double gates to handle almost any number of vehicles. All set on a quarter acre block with schools, shops and transport only a short drive away.
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CRIB POINT - 24 Pearce StreetPersonality & PotentialAs soon as you pull up the wide concrete drive and look up to this charming, painted western red cedar home with a decked front verandah and loads of character you will see yourself living here.
three bedrooms; master with ensuite and all with built in robes. The kitchen overlooks the informal dining room with access to the large covered deck, providing a great set up for entertainers. The lounge room is very spacious and with gas ducted heating and plenty of storage the essential creature comforts are covered. Set on a low maintenance corner block (567m2 approx) there is rear access to a double carport with roller doors plus plenty of parking space in the front driveway. With so much personality and still plenty of potential to make it your own and add value this gem is sure to spark your imagination.
For Sale: $415,000 Inspect: Saturday 1.00-1.30pm
CRIB POINT - 95 Creswell Street
What A GemState of the art living, with all the creature comforts and a maintenance free lifestyle. This bright home is in pristine condition
dishwasher, ducted heating, & air-conditioning plus solar boosted
timber decked areas around the exterior.
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IDEAL WEEKENDER
This 4 bedroom home is situated on a double block and is perfect for two families. The front section of the
of 3 bedrooms (one with ensuite), main open-plan living zone with kitchen and meals area, decked outdoor area & gazebo. Air-conditioning throughout. Fully fenced allotment.
RECENTLY FRESHLY PAINTED THROUGHOUT WITH NEW SPLIT SYSTEM!
This picturesque property has been freshly painted throughout and is sure to impress, located in a very desirable Bittern location the property offers the following; lounge featuring timber high ceilings, cosy coonara and split system for the upcoming summer months, kitchen with ample cupboard space and an adjoining meals area. The three bedrooms include robes, master including WIR and ensuite. Family bathroom features separate shower and bath. External features include spacious rear yard and two garden sheds. Be quick to arrange your inspection today!
BITTERN -FOR LEASE
For Lease: $345 per weekInspect: By Appointment - RENTAL REFERENCES REQUIRED
Very spacious brick veneer home in quiet court location, has a lovely outlook to Western Port Bay & Seal
cycle air-conditioner. 3 double bedrooms all have built-in robes and there are numerous extra cupboards throughout. Single garage with large workshop & storage space, fenced rear yard.
Very private three bedroom unit in convenient location just minutes walk to Kmart and High Street shopping. Featuring large kitchen with s/steel appliances including dishwasher and adjacent tiled lounge with access to low maintenance rear yard with garden shed and water tank. Carpets and BIRs to bedrooms and main bedroom with full ensuite and WIR. With all this plus a double garage and gas ducted heating, this is a wonderful property to call home
HASTINGS-FOR LEASE
For Lease: $300 per weekInspect: By Appointment - RENTAL REFERENCES REQUIRED, NO PETS
SUMMER LIVING ALL YEAR ROUNDIt will not be easy to get out of holiday mode after renting this beach home. Positioned in one of the most sought after areas of Merricks Beach, with the foreshore reserve directly opposite and yacht club only 150m away, why not take the opportunity to make your holiday more permanent? Downstairs is the perfect teenagers retreat with 2BR’s plus an open living area furnished with a pool table, and a separate laundry &
area with fridge, separate dining space and functional kitchen including dishwasher. The upper level comprises of three more bedrooms. Other features include double garage & single carport with front and rear decks.
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OPPOSITE FORESHORE & WATERS EDGEIf you appreciate quality, lifestyle then an inspection of this prestigious town house is a must.
Comprising 3 bedrooms, master with WIR & full en-suite, kitchen family area with choice of 2 balcony views. Separate living room opening to beautifully landscaped & spacious courtyard. Double garage, auto door & internal access, security system, inter-com, split systems plus many other luxury features.Just imagine breakfast on the deck enjoying the foreshore/water views, or stroll to High Street for a coffee, or walk the boardwalk around the foreshore past marina & yacht club. Who needs Queensland?
HASTINGS$495000
Don McKenzie 0419 955 177
1/97 High Street, 5979 1888
NEAR NEW TOWNHOUSE!!!!
We are proud to present this near new town house with everything you need! Downstairs is large kitchen & meals area with quality appliances, laundry & living area. Upstairs is 3 bedrooms, main with en-suite & large built in robe, the remaining 2 bedrooms with built in robes and separate washroom & toilet. Outdoor boasts pergola/paved area. Other features include ducted heating & cooling, water tank & double garage with remote. This must see townhouse is within a short stroll to the heart of Tyabb, schools & train station. Currently tenanted to December at $1564pcm.
TYABBOffers Over $390,000
Don McKenzie 0419 955 177
1/97 High Street, 5979 1888
ORIGINAL HOMESTEAD CRIB POINT
Located in the heart of Crib Point this original Homestead, built in the 1940’s and positioned on 1 acre approx., offers everything. Inside feature’s 4 bedrooms plus a study, a hostess kitchen including dishwasher, large living and meals area with lovely 15 foot ceilings and a coonara to keep you warm over winter. Outside comprises a spacious yard with landscaped gardens and a gorgeous in ground pool for you and your family to enjoy over summer. A
all your valuable treasures and more than enough room for the cars, boat, trailers and caravans.
CRIB POINT$590,000
Don McKenzie 0419 955 177
1/97 High Street, 5979 1888
TRANQUILITY ON A SECURE 3/4 ACRE
Positioned down a quiet crescent, his home
block, the curved driveway is surrounded by lush gardens with the home itself offering a large living area, 3 bedrooms –including main with walk-in robe and ensuite with spa, and built-in robes to remaining bedrooms. The kitchen offers Meile appliances including dishwasher and there is ducted heating and evaporative cooling throughout the home for your comfort.
CRIB POINTOffers Over $672,000
Don McKenzie 0419 955 177
1/97 High Street, 5979 1888
100 METRES TO THE HEART OF TOWN
Only a short stroll to all that matters in Hastings - foreshore boardwalk, jetty, High Street shopping and transport - this 2 bedroom unit is in excellent condition. Open plan kitchen with meals area & dishwasher, reverse cycle split system, spacious lounge, main bedroom with walk in robe and double access bathroom are some of the features provided with this property. The unit is located in landscaped surroundings and has excellent security. Occupy or invest - currently rented at $285.00 per week
HASTINGS$310,000
Don McKenzie 0419 955 177
1/97 High Street, 5979 1888
SPACIOUS FAMILY FRIENDLY LIVING
This stunning home tucked away in central location offers everything you can imagine in a family home. Comprising 4 large bedrooms, 2 large living areas, alarm system, ducted heating and evaporative cooling. A chef’s kitchen has quality appliances including dishwasher and opens out to an alfresco outdoor living area. The outside features a remote controlled garage, separate bungalow & landscaped gardens with side access to the property for a boat or caravan. All this is located in a prestige area of town on a large allotment of 1100sqm approx.
HASTINGS$460,000
Don McKenzie 0419 955 177
1/97 High Street, 5979 1888
GREAT INVESTMENT LOCATION AFFORDABLE
This 3 bedroom unit offers everything you need semi en-suite, walk in robe, modern bathroom, stainless steel appliances in kitchen, tiles and carpet throughout and ducted heating is available for your comfort. Fully Fenced and paved outdoor area and remote double garage complete the package
HASTINGS$342,000 / $305,000
Don McKenzie 0419 955 177
1/97 High Street, 5979 1888
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UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE IN BALNARRING BEACH!!
A unique opportunity has become available to purchase in the highly sought after Balnarring Beach area. This quirky, two storey, 3 bedroom home has amazing potential as a highly individual weekend getaway, charming B & B or artist’s studio. This round house is clad in light weight Hebel Stone using style ahead of its time. Downstairs is divided into a living room, two bedrooms with built in storage with a second bathroom. A timber staircase leads up to the second level , including the kitchen and an open plan living area.
BALNARRING$620,000
Don McKenzie 0419 955 177
1/97 High Street, 5979 188814 Bridge Street - Inspect Sat 12.30-1.00pm
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Perfectly presented 3 bedroom home with formal lounge and meals area which adjoins the recently updated kitchen with ample overhead cupboards & large walk in pantry. Beautiful Tasmanian oak and spotted gum benchtops feature in the kitchen and bathroom. The meals area looks out to a lovely private rear yard and also outside is a sealed driveway to the double carport, and various garden sheds. Contact Exclusive Agent.
This large family home on 1/4 acre will suit the growing family. Offering 4 bedrooms plus study, two separate living rooms, large country kitchen, freshly painted inside and out, new floor and window coverings. Outside offers double carport, large shedding, outdoor living, sealed driveway and much more all nestled around landscape gardens. Contact Exclusive Agent.
Striking facade and floor-plan, this 4 bedroom plus study double storey home sits on ¼ acre allotment (approx.) Located in a quiet court location (still under builders warranty) and adjacent to a park and only a short walk to the beach. Featuring plenty of living space for the whole family to enjoy, plus a 14m x 13m workshop (under roof line) and 3 bay carport. Exceptional home in an idyllic location with many outstanding features. Contact Exclusive Agent.
To all potential purchasers looking for an affordable home or ideal investment, don’t let this home pass you by! This humble abode offers 2BR’s plus a study, polished floorboards, kitchen with all new appliances and an attractive modern bathroom. Outside boasts a sealed driveway leading to a single carport, at the rear of the home is a well-established garden, near new shed, water tank and clothes line, plus a lovely, private undercover entertaining area. Available with vacant possession. Contact Exclusive Agent.
HASTINGS 17 Railway Crescent
3 1 1
PRICE $269,950 NegotiableVIEW Saturday 1:00-1:30pmAGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996
WATERSIDE OF HASTINGSINVEST TODAY!
Ultra chic townhouse, styled over two levels, overlooking the Marina, French and Sandstone Islands and surrounding parklands. Boasting the very best location, this renovated townhouse offers spacious open plan living downstairs, second living area upstairs and sleek designer kitchen with s/steel appliances. Other features include spacious bedrooms with BIR’s, main bedroom with balcony and a sparkling bathroom with double frameless shower. Contact Exclusive Agent
HASTINGS 5/16 Skinner Street
PRICE $315,000 Offers OverVIEW By AppointmentAGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996
FEEL THE BREEZE OFF THE BAYNEW LISTING
Be impressed by this appealing 3BR home with a separate study that has been converted to a hairdressing studio which the current owners will leave if desired. The main bedroom has WIR & FES with BIR’s to two more bedrooms. A formal lounge has traditional decorative lace work cornices and adjoins the well-appointed kitchen with overhead cupboards and modern appliances. An enclosed outdoor deck area looks out to the lovely water feature and gardens, and there is a double carport. Contact Exclusive Agent
Quietly nestled in a private street, this sensational modern character home features sun drenched rooms, lovely outside entertaining area to relax in all year round and enjoy a ‘cuppa’ in the private garden. This sensational property will attract first home buyers, those looking to downsize or investors. Perfectly positioned, this beautiful home is located close to shops, cafes, sandy beaches, marine life, parks, transport and much more. Contact Exclusive Agent.
CRIB POINT 4 Denman Street
3 2 1
PRICE Offers over $290,000VIEW Saturday 12:30-1:00pmAGENT Ken Brown 0402 868 368
PRICE REDUCED!NEW LISTING
For those looking for a quality unit within a well-built and well-designed complex this needs your immediate attention. Including GDH and air-con, double garage and landscaping to the front and rear of the property. Caesarstone benchtops and s/steel appliances to kitchen with LCD downlights to entry. Finished with fly screens, letterbox and clothes line. Save on stamp duty and get in now. Two-bedroom unit also available. Contact Exclusive Agent.
BITTERN 2,14 & 15 / 75 Hendersons Road
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PRICE From $310,000VIEW Saturday 11:45-12:15pmAGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996
BITTERN IS THE NEW BALNARRING
QUALITY UNITS
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TUERONG 108 Coolart Road PICTURESQUE COUNTRY ESTATE ON 5 ACRESPicture perfect and set in a sought after location, this is a home that welcomes everyone. Large living spaces in the middle of the home form a meeting place for family and friends to come together. The raised ceiling and bamboo flooring creates a warm ambience throughout the living and wet areas. The form and function of a modern design extends to the superbly appointed kitchen, with a top of the range combustion cooker, Caesarstone benchtops, walk in pantry and porcelain basins. The main bedroom has French doors which open to the outdoor entertaining area, a walk-in robe and an ensuite. Three more bedrooms and a study are positioned at the front of the home. The rumpus room has a built in bar and also accesses the outdoor area. Internal features also include walk in linen press, Coonara heater, central heating, separate laundry & quality light fittings. Additional features include 3 phase power, suitable for the tradesmen or those working from home, a 14m x 11m shed with 2 roller doors, 12 solar panels, plus a shower and toilet. There is also a water causeway that links to the dam allowing endless water for the paddocks and livestock. This home was built to impress and designed to please.
HASTINGS 8 Kuan Yin Place ALL THE WHISTLES AND BELLS!A private lifestyle of leisure and entertainment awaits the new owners of this recently built north facing four bedroom luxury home. Set on the largest block in this sought after area (1/3 acre), this home has been meticulously developed to accommodate a growing family or active retirees anticipating lots of visits from grand children. Included are two fully lined double garages under roofline with additional room for another shed and access to rear, entry with Edwardian features and parlor with gas log fire, two bathrooms with period features, three generous interior living areas including huge family room at rear also with gas log fire. Floating spotted gum timber floors and al fresco dining area accessed through glass french doors overlooking fully landscaped solar heated in ground salt water pool. A Private Gazebo on timber deck in the back corner completes the picture. Every facility has been provided including ducted gas heating throughout, split system air conditioners, state of the art kitchen with European appliances, butlers pantry and everything else your heart may desire. This is one of the best we have seen in our 30 years selling homes in Hastings.
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Located in the sought after acreage area of Pearcedale, at the very end of a quiet short, no thru road, is this magnificent property of approx.10 acres & within a short walk to the Pearcedale Shopping Village. The grass is green all year round. Land is divided into 3 main paddocks & would make a fantastic horse property or even possibly for agistment or hobby farm, which it is now. The home is a custom brick veneer design with 4 bed (main with ensuite and WIR, others with BIR’s), main bathroom, lounge/family with “Ultimate” enclosed fire place, plus additional formal dining and lounge areas, x 2 new reverse cycle split air conditioning/heating, double carport and double garage, original timber kitchen with electric cooking, tiled & carpeted floors, cedar venetians on most windows. The home sits up proudly towards the front overlooking x 2 dams at the front of the property (x 1 ornamental & 1 permanent) also boasting great fencing, veggie patch & enclosed orchard.
For Sale Negotiable over $890,000View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS5658Open Saturday 2.30-3.00pm
Harcourts Hastings10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333 www.hastings.harcourts.com.au
HarcourtsSINCE 1888
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Comprising of 4 new prestigious townhouses opposite the Hastings Marina, each with a magnificent, modern design enhanced by stunning light filled spaces and luxury features throughout. The chic architectural style delivers a masterful floor plan with superb open-plan kitchen, living and dining areas that open out to breathtaking alfresco decks and three bedrooms including main with ensuite. The front property overlooks the parkland and the nearby Marina and is simply spectacular! Stone benchtops, ducted heating, quality timber flooring, security systems, stainless-steel appliances and double glazing – complying with the 6-star energy rating – on all windows are just some of the premium inclusions. The premium location, close to shops, transport, restaurants, parkland and sporting facilities, invites a fabulous lifestyle with sophisticated easy living. Walk to High Street or the nearby marina in a moment. A 3 month maintenance period will be given upon completion as to ensure you are completely satisfied with the finish.
For Sale Starting from negotiable over $570,000View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS5679Open By Appointment
Harcourts Hastings10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333 www.hastings.harcourts.com.au
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This unique offering is sure to impress all who inspect! With an amazing “Secret Garden”, separate studio for guests and a large pool area makes this home well suited to all families, holidaymakers, retirees, professional couples and anyone after a lifestyle property to call home. Comprising: 4 bedrooms with ensuite off master, open plan kitchen & meals, large study area/formal dining, family room, central bathroom, laundry, outdoor entertaining area and a long picturesque driveway. Special features include large separate studio/5th bedroom, in-ground pool with expansive deck, open fire place, classic wood heater in the kitchen & meals, loads of natural light, soaring ceilings, leadlight windows, carport (4 x cars) with adjoining workshop, additional carport for a boat/caravan, established gardens, garden shed, chook coop and numerous appealing settings to sit and relax in over the 2 acres (approx). Close to Red Hill South Village, walking tracks, wineries, beaches, galleries, local schools and minute’s drive to freeway access.
For Sale Negotiable over $880,000View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS5692Open By Appointment
Harcourts Hastings10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333 www.hastings.harcourts.com.au
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For Sale Negotiable over $890,000View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS5694Open By Appointment
Tuerong 11 Wonderland Avenue
Here lies a property that oozes seclusion and privacy in one of the most sought after rural pockets of the Peninsula. With 7 paddocks, 2 stables and multiple dams makes this property one not to be missed. Comprising: 4 bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, open plan kitchen and meals, lounge, dining, study, laundry, loads of natural light, expansive rear deck, large shed with 2 stables and plenty of additional space for storage, separate studio/office, lush grounds and great country appeal. Close to Devilbend Reservoir riding tracks, freeway access, the area’s leading wineries, local shops, schools and the Peninsula’s finest beaches.
Country Living On 12 Acres (approx.)4 2 2
For Sale Negotiable over $370,000View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS5747Open By Appointment
Hastings 4 Slocombe Close
This light and bright home is situated in the most sought after pocket of Hastings with all the area has to offer only a short stroll away. With ample car access and enough room for the boat/caravan, great outdoor entertaining and multiple living zones makes this home well suited to older couples downsizing, professional couples, families and anyone after that ideal place to call home. Comprising: 3 bedrooms with ensuite and walk in robe off master, formal lounge with gas log fire and gas ducted heating, open plan kitchen, meals and family room, central bathroom, separate toilet, north facing yard, dual side access and a double lock up garage. Close to the foreshore reserve, boardwalk walking path, marina, High st, local schools, freeway access and only minutes drive to the region’s leading beaches and wineries.
Harcourts Hastings10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333 www.hastings.harcourts.com.au
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Freshly painted and refurbished in parts is this three bedroom home offering, large lounge, kitchen with dining space and gas appliances, single family bathroom and separate laundry that includes the seperate toilet, gas heating & hot water service. All this located a short distance from primary schools and the town centre.
For Lease $300 per weekInspect Thursday 5.15-5.30pm
Comprising of three bedrooms, separate kitchen with gas appliances, single bathroom, open plan lounge and dining area with gas wall heater and separate laundry. Outside features double carport, covered entertaining area and securely fenced block of approx 530m2.
For Lease $270 per week Inspect Tuesday 4.30-4.45pm
Open-plan layout with two separate living zones, main bedroom with WIR & FES, main bathroom with spa, functional kitchen offers stainless-steel gas stove, fan forced oven & dishwasher plus an island bench overlooking the dining area. Other features include evaporative cooling and ducted heating and huge alfresco entertaining area.
Wonderful split-level 4BR boasting lounge with Coonara wood heater & air-conditioning, kitchen with polished timber floors, upright oven and dishwasher, main bedroom with BIR, FES and air-conditioning. BIR’s to other bedrooms, main bathroom with separate bath and shower, toilet & laundry. Garden maintenance included in rent.
For Lease $475 per weekInspect Tuesday 4.00-4.15pm
them it’s not just a job it’s a passion.Jade Loizzo PROPERTY MANAGER
5970 7333
Jess RollinsRENTAL DEPARTMENT MANAGER
0433 215 257
CONGRATULATIONS! Our property management team have recently been awarded
No.3 in Victoria for Excellence in Property Management.
Harcourts Hastings10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333 www.hastings.harcourts.com.au
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168 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931T. 03 5975 6888
Tyabb
Amazing Land, Unlimited Possibilities Set on 13.8 acres, approx, this fully-fenced property represents incredible value for money in an area of increasing popularity and represents the opportunity to a raise a family in a picturesque country setting close to schools, local shops and only an hour from Melbourne’s CBD. The property sits on flat and lush market garden soil offering superb potential for commercial growers, hobby farmers, grazing, horse facilities or simply for your own farm fresh veggies. The whole property is usable and flexible with all services available, separated paddocks and large dam at the rear. Build your luxury family home, STCA, and enjoy a superb rural lifestyle.
Auction Saturday 29th November at 12.00pmInspect Wed 2.00–2.30pm, Sat 11.00–11.30
& Sun 12.00–12.30pmContact Lisa Fraser Smith 0400 760 101 Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au
46 Graydens Road, Tyabb
Auction
Mornington
State-Of-The-Art Brand New Warehouse In the heart of Mornington’s industrial estate, this brand new warehouse provides state-of-the-art appointments on 800sqm, approx, with a 499sqm warehouse and parking for five cars behind remote controlled gates. No expense has been spared to create a high end environment for the business in search of the very best facilities. The warehouse features a 4.5 metre remote door for container truck clearance, spacious reception, top-floor office, kitchen with stone benchtops, stainless steel oven and dishwasher, and a fully fitted disability bathroom. Features include data and phone cabling, laundry, 3 phase power, LED lighting and security with cameras and sensor doors.
Auction Friday 28th November at 1.00pm Inspect Friday 3.30–4.00pmContact Leigh Donovan 0418 106 309
Robert Bowman 0417 173 103bowmanandcompany.com.au
11 Fuji Crescent, Mornington
Auction
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168 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931T. 03 5975 6888
Mount Martha
Luxury Beachside Indulgence An accolade to excellence, this brand new state-of-the-art four-bedroom, three-bathroom residence set on a north-facing fully landscaped 856sqm, approx, encapsulates its priceless seaside setting on the edge of Birdrock Beach. The 381sqm home showcases a seamless flow from glass–flanked interior spaces to a wrap-around entertainer’s garden complete with a luxury outdoor BBQ kitchen and undercover entertaining. The designer interior features a superb glass-flanked open plan living and dining room complemented by a stylish media/living room and a sublime stone and Asko kitchen with a double oven. Every luxury is here from two stunning en suites to remote controlled gates to a double garage.
Auction Saturday 6th December at 1.00pmInspect Saturday 2.30–3.00pmContact Leigh Donovan 0418 106 309
Robert Bowman 0417 173 103bowmanandcompany.com.au
20 Birdrock Avenue, Mount Martha 34 2
Auction
Mount Martha
First Class Family Success Custom built to the highest standard, this 1st class single-level four-bedroom, two-bathroom residence crafted from Mount Gambier limestone resides on a 1207sqm, approx. allotment with an emphasis on indoor-outdoor entertaining. The free-flowing interior extends from sophisticated formal rooms to a north facing family living and dining precinct opening to a huge undercover terrace. Excellent appointments include a stone kitchen with Miele coffee machine, an extra wide double garage with internal access, second huge double garage for boat and caravan storage and spa ensuite close to Bentons Square, schools and transport.
Auction Saturday 29th November at 11.00amInspect Saturday 11.00–11.30amContact Matthew Rigby 0430 668 789
Robert Bowman 0417 173 103bowmanandcompany.com.au
4 Secrets Way, Mount Martha 24 2
Auction
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168 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931T. 03 5975 6888
Tuerong, Mornington Peninsula
The Bend, 32 Spectacular Acres This unique property set on 32 acres, approx, could have a myriad of uses from farming, vineyard, cattle, equestrian or create your own lifestyle dream. The four bedroom, three bathroom plus a study residence with three living areas is opposite Devilbend Reserve and adjoins Woodlands Reserve giving the impression of being miles away from civilisation. The property is perfect for equestrian pursuits, spelling or agistment with direct access to the Devilbend riding trail. The amenities are first class and include 14 paddocks with electric fencing and water troughs, day yards, stock yards, shelter sheds, a six bay stable block with wash and tack room. Close to freeway access, Mornington, schools, beaches, wineries and golf courses.
Auction Saturday 22nd November at 2.00pmInspect Thurs & Sat 3.30-4.00pm & Sun 4.30–5.00pmContact Lisa Fraser-Smith 0400 760 101 Robert Bowman 0417 173 103bowmanandcompany.com.au
277 Derril Road, Tuerong 34 4
Auction
Mornington
Prestigious Mornington Freehold Located in the heart of the Mornington industrial estate on a busy road, this attractive commercial property on a 781sqm, approx, allotment features a 347sqm, approx, factory incorporating a 101sqm, approx, showroom and is an excellent opportunity to secure a Mornington freehold suited to a broad range of businesses. Excellent amenities include a return driveway with customer parking for three cars and a garage opening into the warehouse for easy unloading. The interior includes an impressive showroom with polished concrete flooring, two offices and a warehouse with a kitchenette, mezzanine storage, disabled toilet, second toilet and a large undercover area leading to a broad courtyard.
Auction Thursday 4th December at 1.00pmInspect Friday 3.30–4.00pmContact Deborah Quinn 0428 205 555 Robert Bowman 0417 173 103bowmanandcompany.com.au
106 Watt Road, Mornington
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168 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931T. 03 5975 6888
Main Ridge Auction
Designer Living In Magical Main Ridge A stunning renovation has transformed this residence into a sublime retreat set on approx. one acre, in a secluded country lane setting. A beautiful lounge room with a fireplace opens to front and rear decks for indoor-outdoor enjoyment and a dining room adjoins a luxurious Caesarstone kitchen with the very best appointments. Three double bedrooms are served by an immaculate Italian tiled bathroom with a freestanding bath. The irresistible appeal of this gorgeous home is complemented by its unique setting bordering a reserve and close to local recreation facilities.
Auction This Saturday at 2.00pmInspect Thurs 2.00–2.30pm & Sat from 1.30pmContact Lisa Fraser Smith 0400 760 101 Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au
19 Old Main Creek Road, Main Ridge 13 2
Hastings For Sale
Loaded With Assets, Convenient Setting Built in 2012, this stylish rear one bedroom villa presents as new and is just a short walk away from the waterfront, shops and Pelican Park Recreation Centre. The light-filled interior is an accomplished low-maintenance set-up with open-plan living, private wrap-around courtyard; quality kitchen, dual access en suite, single garage and more.
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Address: 3 Osborne Avenue, BITTERNPrice: Offers over $810,000Agency: Ben Tallon Real Estate, 1/34 High Street, Hastings, 5979 8003Agent: Lisa Roberts, 0488 910 368
IN an exclusive small acreage estate, this property measures some 6072 square metres with the spacious and luxurious home perfect for the large, growing family seeking the tree-change lifestlye. Built by Carlisle Homes and still only 12 months old, the home is about 353 square metres (38 square) and comes with a full complement of modern features. Four bedrooms include two with a walk-in robe – the main bedroom also has an ensuite with spa, and two more bedrooms have built-in robes. There is a family bathroom and a powder room for guests. The beautiful kitchen has stone benchtops and quality stainless-steel appliances, with the adjoining family room and casual meals area opening up to reveal a splendid undercover entertainment area. Extra living space includes a home theatre room or rumpus. A double garage under the roofl ine of the home has internal access and external improvements consist of two high-volume water tanks and a large shed with power.
Born of the country
Address: 4 Green Mist Crescent, BOTANIC RIDGEPrice: $559,000 - $579,000Agency: Eview Real Estate, 463 Nepean Highway, Frankston, 8781 3888Agent: Sam Bucca, 0412 755 544
THIS large family home is still in near-new condition and from the moment you walk through the door you will be captivated by the size and space, and you are sure to love the added bonus of the fully self-contained apartment at the rear. From the ground fl oor a user-friendly open plan space sweeps you through a dining area and two separate living zones. There is a powder room for guests and a study could be a fi fth bedroom if required. The bedroom wing is upstairs, the main bedroom also has an ensuite and walk-in robe whilst the others all share the main bathroom and spill out into a rumpus room. The private fully-fenced area is highlighted by a salt chlorinated pool surrounded by timber decking, whilst a second decked entertaining area is perfect for the outdoor setting and barbecue. Under the same roof line is the apartment which comes with kitchen, lounge and dining, the bedroom has a walk-in robe and ensuite, and with separate rear entry, it will be perfect for extended family.
Green means go
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Approved plans and permits for 53 unit retirement village May also suit Residential unit site, church, school etc. (STCA) Land area: 1.658HA (16,584m2 approx) Zoned Residential 1 54km South East of Melbourne, just off Peninsula Link Dual access Level site with all services
available 600m to station, Woolworths, Caltex & shops Terms: 10% Balance within 6 months
nicholscrowder.com.au9775 1535 Michael Crowder 0408 358 926
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Your home could be worth more than you think!Give Sam Bucca a shot and call for your free no-obligation market appraisal.Selling real estate without the headache.
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ADDRESS: 5 Talmara Court, MOUNT MARTHAPRICE: $780,000–$840,000AGENCY: Ray White Real Estate, 5/117-133 Main Street, MorningtonAGENT: Andrew Jones, 0419 339 995
IN a pleasant rural-residential area off Bentons Road, this sizeable property provides all the necessary space for comfortable family living and a home base for tradespeople. The magnifi cent block measures 3613 square metres and affords plenty of options to build additional sheds or install a pool or tennis court (STCA). The sprawling single-level home has a free-fl owing layout with spacious living areas enjoying plenty of natural light. A splendid formal lounge has an open fi re place and leads through into an enormous family room with wood heater, and the timber kitchen has an adjoining meals area that overlooks the rear of the property. The four bedrooms are contained in one wing of the home and share the main bathroom, with a second bathroom accessible from the alfresco deck. An option for buyers is to also purchase 4 Talmara Court, which is an adjoining block of land measuring 2044 square metres, and increase their holding signifi cantly.
Fantastic lifestyle opportunity
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NEWS DESK
FRANKSTON became the focal point of state politics last Thursday morning when ABC radio presenter Jon Faine broadcast his Mornings show live from the Farmers Market in Wells St.
Faine was in Frankston to interview the major parties’ candidates about their vision for the city’s future as the marginal seat shapes up as a major battleground between the Liberal Party and Labor in the lead up to this month’s state election.
Frankston is regarded as a bellwether seat since the party which has won the seat at state elections since its formation in 1967 has won government.
Unsurprisingly, as has been so often the case during the Coalition’s past four years in govern-ment, it was incumbent independent Frankston MP Geoff Shaw who threatened to steal the show, when he turned up midway through his rival candidates’ debate to speak to Faine despite having failed to respond to several attempts by ABC producers to confi rm his appearance on the show beforehand.
Labor candidate for Frankston Paul Edbrooke and Liberal hopeful Sean Armistead faced a very public interrogation by the high-profi le Mel-bourne ABC radio host in front of a street audi-ence of Frankston residents, councillors, minor party candidates and political staffers.
Before Mr Shaw’s arrival, Mr Edbrooke and Mr Armistead had been trading barbs over their respective parties’ achievements, or otherwise, for Frankston while they have been in govern-ment with the refurbishment of Frankston train station and a cluster of pharmacies attracting drug dealers and addicts to the area a major concern.
Mr Armistead took exception to Faine’s description of the train station as “a junkie hot spot” due to the proliferation of six Frankston pharmacies near the station which dispense opioid replacement therapies such as methadone to drug addicts.
The Liberal candidate said Faine should show more “respect” for people who struggle with drug addiction since they need help instead of being demonised.
The exchange seemed to galvanise Faine who later accused Mr Armstead of playing “bullshit bingo” when answering questions about Liberal plans to redirect Frankston line trains away from Flinders St Station to two new stations at the Domain interchange and Fishermans Bend.
Mr Shaw quickly set about his rivals upon his arrival in “an empty chair” Faine had set aside in the off-chance the MP would turn up, and claimed he was the only candidate who would provide a “strong voice” for Frankston since he refused to “toe the party line”.
Labor’s Mr Edbrooke, a fi refi ghter based at the Frankston CFA fi re station, said he has ap-proached Mr Shaw about fi refi ghters’ pay and conditions before Mr Edbrooke became Labor’s state election candidate and claimed Mr Shaw “shrugged his shoulders” when asked what he would do to help convince the Napthine govern-ment to settle the wages dispute.
Faine noted the former Liberal MP’s arrival at the debate seemed to have “sucked the oxygen” out of Mr Armistead who had “shrunk” into his chair.
Although unlikely to win the seat in his own right on 29 November, Mr Shaw’s preferences could determine whether the Liberals or Labor claim victory in Frankston.
Mr Shaw declined to reveal who he would preference, when questioned by Faine. He said running on “an open ticket” with no preferences is still an option.
Mr Armistead said any preferences fl ow between Mr Shaw and himself was a matter for Liberal Party state director Damien Mantach and Premier Denis Napthine to negotiate.
Labor’s Mr Edbrooke said he would like to be involved in any discussion with Mr Shaw regarding preferences.
Premier Napthine and Labor opposition leader Daniel Andrews have both previously said they would not consider making deals with Mr Shaw.
Faine visit puts focus on Frankston
Political points scoring: Labor candidate for Frankston Paul Edbrooke, left, Liberal candidate for Frankston Sean Armistead, independent Frankston MP Geoff Shaw and ABC radio presenter Jon Faine at Wells St Farmers Market. Picture: Gary Sissons
Compiled by Melissa HodgeTODAY (Saturday) the Somerville Social Club will give a lecture by Mr Batchelor, from New Guinea, on “The Empire Tableaux”. Members of the club will be admitted free, non-members admission 1s.
*** MR Stanley Rogers, one of the em-ployees of the Frankston Post Offi ce met with an accident while waiting at the railway station on Thursday evening, by falling off the platform onto the railway, resulting in a fracture of a bone in the right arm, above the wrist.
***MISS Rosa Alba completely cap-tured the House, at a Ballarat con-cert recently. The local paper said that Rosa Alba’s rendering of “Dear Bird of Winter” was vociferously received. This item will be sung at the Choral Concert on December 5th 1914. Don’t miss it.
***THE anniversary of the Frankston Methodist Sunday School takes place on Sunday next when special sermons will be preached by the Rev. R. Jackson in the morning and Rev. W. V. Hunt in the afternoon and evening. The children will also sing specially selected hymns which they have been fastidiously practicing for some time. On the Monday morning a public meeting will be held in the church for which a good programme has been arranged.
***MR Win Gregory, of Frankston,
met with a very painful accident on Friday last, while out for a day’s fi shing at Davey’s Bay in company with Messrs F. Burton and B. Young.
They had lighted a fi re to boil a treacle tin of water to make tea and while in the act of lifting the tin off the fi re, the steam burst the lid off and the steam and water fl ew up into Mr Gregory’s face, severely scald-ing him.
He at once proceeded home and the services of Dr Maxwell were requisitioned who at once applied the usual remedies.
We are pleased to say that the sufferer is progressing satisfactorily towards recovery though it will be some time before the marks of the accident are gone.
***THE two Cup Steeplechases run at Flemington last week were won by that brilliant steeplechaser, Swedish Lad, spotted on each occasion by Mr Claude Grice, of Frankston.
This makes Swedish Lad seventh successive victory and on Saturday, carrying 12st 71bs, he ran the three miles one furlong (the National distance) in 6 mins, 29 secs, which is six seconds slower than Zephu-ron’s National record for the same distance.
The public appeared much disappointed when Zephuron was scratched for both the above events, the reason being assigned to the hardness of the ground, and the risk in consequence of a breakdown.
Swedish Lad pulled up very lame
after Saturday’s contest.***
THE S.S. Indrapura, which is due to arrive in Melbourne about the 23rd November, is bringing to Victoria from Great Britain a number of men and lads who will be available for employment on farms or in other work immediately upon arrival.
The party includes 59 men and 108 lads, and the Immigration Bureau of 555 Flinders Street, Mel-bourne, is now receiving applica-tions from farmers or other country employers who may be requiring labor, and will be glad to have early advice of any openings available.
The men are experienced in farm work and a few of them, who are married, will be available for engagement with their wives as mar-ried couples.
***THE following most fl attering notice we cut from the Sydney Bulletin of Miss Rosa Alba who is given a complimentary concert by the Frankston Choral Society, on 5th December.
“Rosa Alba is a gentle lass of a lit-tle lady who occasionally lifts a nice soprano voice in charity’s aid.
Some mission movement induced the songstress to reveal the dimen-sions of her gift on a recent evening, and before the entertainment had expired she had to take shelter from the bouquets.
In fact she was such a success that people are advising her to take her warble to a bigger market.
Miss Alba, who is beset with good looks, bears an embarrassing resem-blance to Gaby Desbys the hussy who fl irted with ex-King, Manoll when that juvenile’s kingdom was bursting”.
***A NOVELTY for Frankston in the shape of an American Tea will be held in the Park this (Saturday) afternoon and evening, the proceeds going towards reducing the debt on brass band instruments.
The novelty for Frankston in the the modus operandi of this tea ap-pears to be that those who attend are expected to take a gift and at the same time purchase some of the numerous articles that are on view for sale.
Diversions will be given in the shape of a Xmas tree, shooting gal-lery, and other favorite amusements, and the band will play selections during the afternoon.
Those doubtless who attend, will enjoy a pleasant afternoon’s amuse-ment, besides assisting a well de-serving cause to clear itself of debt.
***ON Sunday afternoon last Rev. P. E. Watts met with a very painful acci-dent, which was very luckily not at-tended with more serious results.
While travelling from the Vicarage to the local church, his motor cycle struck some loose metal and threw him heavily to the road, causing some nasty cuts and bruises about the face and hands. We wish him a speedy recovery.
***ON Sunday next, 22nd, the Arch-bishop of Melbourne will conduct the Order of Confi rmation service at All Saints Church.
Quite a large number of young people have made preparations for being confi rmed. The service will commence at three o’clock in the af-ternoon.
***IN the report of the All Nations Fair under this heading, in last issue, it was inadvertently omitted that Mrs Howell took a leading part in the management of the produce stall and also that very valuable assistance was provided in, the tea rooms by Mesdames Holly, Steer and Mills senior.
***THE Frankston Progress Association held their usual monthly meeting in the hall on Wednesday evening.
From Constable McCormack en-quiries are being made with regard rubbish cleared on the beach side of Oliver’s Hill.
Seconded by Mi McComb, and car-ried.
Mr Hay spoke of the bad smells arising from some of the drains in Frankston, and suggested that the council be asked to get same tarred.
He also suggested that the bathing boxes on the beach have signboards on them signifying the ladies’ and gentlemen’s boxes.
From the pages of the Morning-ton Standard, 14 November, 1914.
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By Stuart McCulloughSOMETIMES you’ve got to confront your past. For me, the pain of my tur-bulent youth can best be summarized in just one word: Monkey. It was a television show that screened on ABC on weekday afternoons. In a Wheel of Fortune world, Monkey was utterly berserk. For starters, the eponymous character is born out of an egg perched on a mountaintop. Say what you will about afternoon TV programming, but you don’t get that with Baby John Bur-gess. It also had a cracking theme song that claimed our hero was the ‘punki-est monkey that ever popped’. Who were we to argue? It was, by far, the strangest most bizarre thing we had ever seen. Of course we loved it.
Monkey had a magical staff by which I mean a stick rather than an admin assistant and a receptionist. He also had a set of a-grade quality side-burns. Drafted by Tripitaka for a quest to retrieve holy scriptures and return some overdue videotapes, Monkey was joined by Pigsy and Sandy as he battled the odds to fulfi l his des-tiny. He was also able to summon up clouds on which he could fl y and this, by any measure, was incredibly cool. But there was a problem – Monkey was based (albeit loosely) on Buddhist philosophy, except for the theme song that was based on general awesome-ness. Suspicious of these infl uences and concerned that we were being indoctrinated, we were banned from watching Monkey. That my brother and I had attempted to replicate some of the fi ght scenes using a broom and
the vacuum cleaner probably didn’t help much. We would never see Mon-key again.
In the town of Ubud in Bali is a monkey forest. I don’t know whether Pigsy and Sandy will be there too, but today’s the day I fi nd out. After sev-eral days of massage, reading and gen-erally not doing very much, we have decided to see the sights. We’ve hired a driver for the day and are ready for adventure, by which I mean I’m cov-ered in sunscreen. But before we get to the monkey forest, there are some temples to visit.
I rarely wear a dress. I kid myself
that this is strictly a comfort thing but the cold hard truth is that I avoid them because, when push turns to sartorial shove I’m concerned about sticking out. I choose to conform rather than confront. However, this conservative approach to fashion did not prevent me from wearing torn jeans for much of the nineties, under which I had sewn pieces of paisley patterned material. I had thought that this made me look super cool. With the benefi t both of hindsight and photographic evidence, I now concede that I was drastically mistaken. Given the choice between wearing those jeans and a high quality
skirt, I’d give serious consideration to the latter.
When in another country, it’s im-portant to observe the local customs. In Bali, this mostly means driving a scooter like a maniac and squeez-ing limejuice onto every meal. It also means wearing a sarong whenever you visit a temple. Given that I forgot to pack a sarong, our guide has a couple of ‘loaners’ on hand. Mine is green and I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that it makes me look dashing in a very man-dress kind of way. It’s surprisingly comfortable.
Between temples, we are pulled over by the police who, after speaking to the driver, are paid an amount of money. This is Bali’s biggest problem: corrup-tion. The police put up roadblocks and demand cash. The money is then spent on local infrastructure projects such as lunch. Locals are dismayed whenever they’re intercepted and take circuitous routes to avoid these improvised toll-ways. We see plenty of countryside and rice fi elds. The strangest thing I discover is Kopi Luwack, which is a form of coffee made from beans that have passed through the digestive tract of Toddy cat. Yuck.
We let our guide decide where we have lunch. This, as it turns out, is a rookie mistake. In Australia, there’s a place called Food Star that Kate’s grandparents are fond of. It’s one of those ‘all you can eat’ kind of experi-ences rather than a gastronomic won-derland. Our driver abandons us at the Indonesian equivalent of Food Star. It’s likely that he will receive some
kind of commission for doing so. The food, frankly, looks as though it’s been prepared using the Kopi Luwack tech-nique.
When we reach the Monkey forest, I am told that I may now remove my sa-rong. I’d become accustomed to it. But as I remove the garment, I realise my mistake. My pants are black. The t-shirt I’m wearing is bright yellow. I’m about to enter an area overrun with thousands of monkeys and I have, it seems, dressed like a giant banana.
They’re everywhere. Within mo-ments I am surrounded. Surely they will realise that I am not a piece of oversized fruit? I see another tourist. He has a headband with a camera at-tached. This man has lured a monkey to his shoulder by placing a piece of fruit on it. The creature has crawled along the man’s shoulder, eaten and then deployed the Kopi Luwack meth-od down his shirt. Granted, the man seems a little obnoxious and if I was a monkey I might have done the same thing. But I take it as a warning – it’s time to make like a banana and split. Using all my magical powers, I sum-mon up a cloud and leap on it without a moment to lose. Subtitles appear be-low me as I tell the monkeys to back off before fl ying on my cloud to safety and reuniting with Pigsy and Sandy. They don’t recognise me at fi rst be-cause, after all, I’m disguised as a giant banana. But we’ve all learned a valuable lesson, a fact made clear by the voiceover just before the credits start to roll.
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PROVINCIALBy IT Gully RYE is staring down the barrel of an outright loss after a disastrous opening day of their round four clash against Baxter.
Despite playing at RJ Rowley Reserve, the home deck didn’t prove to be a very happy hunting ground for the Demons.
Baxter won the toss and sent the Demons into bat.
Just 36 overs later, all 10 Rye batsmen were back in the sheds and it was time for the bowlers to warm their shoulders. They were dismissed for just 117.
Leigh Paterson made light work of the Demons’ batsmen, ripping through the top and bottom order to fi nish with the impressive fi gures of 5/22 from just eight overs.
Dale Irving took the new pill and helped himself to 2/14 from nine overs.
The only Rye batsman to offer any resistance was teenager Brady Egan, who hit 40, while Dean Collins hit 17 coming it at number 10.
Baxter could smell an outright and their intentions were known from the outset of their innings.
Shane McComb and Ben Matters were both dismissed early before Daniel Warwick blasted an unbeaten 74, including 10 fours and two sixes. It was vintage Warwick and something we haven’t seen for a while.
If he didn’t do enough with the ball taking 5-for, Paterson also whacked a quick fi re 27, 24 of those runs coming in boundaries.
After 37 overs and with another seven overs left in the day, Baxter declared its innings at 7/164, a lead of
47. Paterson capped off a dominating day of cricket with the scalp of Rye opener James Crowe for a duck in the second innings.
Rye will resume at 1/4 this weekend, still trailing by 43 runs and with just nine wickets in hand.
Peninsula Old Boys have set Crib Point 263 for victory after cruising to 8/262 in 73 overs on Saturday.
The Old Boys won the toss and batted fi rst and despite losing Dylan O’Malley early, a number of batsmen were able to get going.
Brandon Lawler scored 31, Ed Bowen 54, Jon Forest 53 and Justin Parkes made a cameo at the end with an unbeaten 35. Matty Hyden, who has dominated in the opening three games, was dismissed for 18.
Mt Eliza needs to get its season back on track and it appears it has done exactly that against Heatherhill.
The Mounties approached this game with aggression and made 7/258 in 77 overs before declaring their innings, Tristan Faithfull the star with 106.
Tom Ewing opened the innings with 37 while Jason Mathers was amongst the runs yet again with 32.
Brett and Brad Maxwell each claimed two wickets for the Hills.
Facing the last three overs of the day, Sam Creffi eld picked-up a wicket for the Mounties and they now have the Hills 1/9.
Pines will need to be at their best with the bat when they take to the middle against Long Island.
The Islanders won the toss and batted fi rst and fi nished their 80 overs with 252 for the loss of eight wickets.
Scotty Phillips and Justin Bridgeman enjoyed a 108-run partnership, Phillips scoring 88 and Bridgeman 65.
Peter Connell also got his side away to a strong start with 48.
Nick Wilcox and Ricky Ramsdale were the pick of the Piners’ bowlers with 3/67 and 3/81 respectively.
Mornington’s bowlers have again got their side out of strife after their batsmen again let them down against Moorooduc.
The Ducs won the toss and sent the home side into bat.
The Dogs top order did O.K and at one stage were 3/80, before a middle and lower order collapse.
Luke Popov top scored with 49 and Ben Clements hit 26 to be their side’s best batsmen. However, the Dogs scrambled to 158 off 70 overs.
Greg Pullen and Justin McCleary were the best of the Ducs’ bowlers with three wickets each.
Needing to capitalise with the bat in the last nine overs of the day, Moorooduc needed to ensure their wickets stayed intact.
However, Michael Heib knocked over both openers in Ben Williams and Bobby Wilson to have the visitors 2/25 at stumps.
Like Mornington, Langwarrin’s batsmen need to be at their best this weekend after their bowlers again did the job against Sorrento.
The Sorras looked like they were getting away from the Kangas when the score was 2/140, however, the visitors lost their last eight wickets for just 70 runs. In the fi nal over of the day, Sorrento was bowled out for 210.
Liam O’Connor top scored with 71 while Nick Jewell scored 51, backing up from his ton the previous week.
Dwayne Doig bowled 33 overs and fi nished with 5/68, while James D’Atri bowled 20 overs and snared 4/64.
Demons in the fireDemons in the fire
Out! Action from the Red Hill vs Carrum weekend District match. Pic: Andrew Hurst
Runs chase: Seaford is chasing down Main Ridge’s runs total in their District match. Picture: Andrew Hurst
DISTRICTBy IT Gully LIKE the catchcry ‘180’ in darts, Red Hill skipper Simon Dart fell just seven runs short of that total in a masterful display of batting against Carrum in MPCA District cricket.
It seems every time the master batsmen needs to step up to the plate and deliver, he does so.
Dart was pretty much a one-man show on Saturday against the Lions, hitting three quarters of the team’s total of 9/290 at Red Hill Reserve.
The next highest score was 31 from Riley Shaw, while Andrew Mock helped himself to 28.
Carrum’s bowlers didn’t do a bad job. They just came up against undoubtedly the best batsman in the competition.
Dart treated all bowlers with contempt, smacking them to all parts of the ground.
Carrum used seven bowlers in a bid to remove Dart with John Mitchell the man to eventually get the job done.
Mitchell was the best of the bowlers with 3/22 from just seven overs.
Hastings has set Boneo a
solid total of 233 to chase down in their match at Thomas Barclay Oval.
The Blues had some terrible performances with the bat, however, openers Daniel Esler and Matthew Foy got their side away to a fl ier, combining for an opening stand of 81.
Esler was the fi rst to go with the score on 81. The Blues went from 0/81 to 3/81 before Tim Birch joined Foy.
Foy eventually went for 49, however, he and the skipper had raced the score to 146. Birch fi nished with 44, while Mitch Floyd contributed 19.
Jack Fowler was the best of the Pandas’ bowlers with 5/44 from 19 overs, while Leigh Janssen snared 3/54.
Seaford Tigers are in the box seat to win its match against Baden Powell after restricting the home side to just 6/180 off 80 overs.
At one stage the Braves were 5/40, before Mac Watson (54), Travis Kellerman (42) and Daniel Di Paolo (34) came to the rescue.
Seaford used seven bowlers, Matty Meagher claiming 2/19 from 15 overs and Tom Sinclair picking up two wickets also.
Seaford is just 25 runs away
from victory against Main Ridge with fi ve wickets still in hand.
Seaford rolled the Ridge for just 138 in 52.2 overs, David Pageni and Faisal Payenda each taking three wickets.
Billy Sakalis was the top scorer for Main Ridge with 25.
In reply, Seaford was 2/27, before Damien Lawrence came to the rescue with 47.
However, Seaford is still not out of the woods at 5/114.
Mt Martha has set Delacombe Park 227 for victory in their round four match.
Playing on their home deck, Mt Martha won the toss and elected to take advantage of the good batting conditions.
Chris Brittain was the best of the Delacombe bowlers with 3/58.
In the fi nal match, Somerville is in the box seat in its match against Flinders.
The Eagles batted fi rst and made 191 in 62 overs, Aaron Kaddatz top scoring with 60.
Blake Hogan-Keogh was the pick of the Sharks’ bowlers with 5/45.
In reply, Flinders is in strife at 3/49.
Almost 180 for Red Hill’s DartAlmost 180 for Red Hill’s Dart
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SUB-DISTRICTBy IT Gully BALLAM Park is in a strong position to win its third game on the trot against Carrum Downs in MPCA Sub District cricket.
The Knights won the toss at Thompson Oval on Saturday and batted fi rst.
Although none of the top order made a big score, a number of them got starts and contributed to the scoreboard.
Steve Worthington was the best of the with 37 in the middle order while
Leigh Parslow was next best with 25. Matthew O’Malley and Ryan O’Connor both scored 18 at the end of the innings to take the score beyond 200.
The Knights made 9/203 in their 80 overs.
Josh Harkness was the pick of the Cougars’ bowlers with 5/63 from 24 overs.
Dromana and Pearcedale are locked in a fi erce battle in their match at Pearcedale Reserve.
The Hoppers won the toss and batted fi rst, scrambling to 180 in just 56 overs.
Adam Voigt opened with 40 and Brent Tagell hit 28 to be the Hoppers’ highest scorers.
Shayne Gillings took the new ball for the Dales and fi nished with 3/42, while Calvin Bypost picked up the impressive fi gures of 3/7 from seven overs.
At stumps, Pearcedale was 2/57 after having to face the last 24 overs of the day.
Gavin Moore is not out 40, while Chris Dew is also unbeaten on 11.
Rosebud is in a commanding position against Skye after scoring
8/232 in their match.Danny Helybut top scored for the
Buds with 55, Kane Donald hit 52 and Brad Glenn contributed 38.
Paul Fillipone picked-up 3/59 and Pat Beckham 3/7 from 11 overs for Skye.
Frankston YCW will need a miracle to beat Balnarring after the Saints scored a whopping 6/335.
Jacob Cook belted 107 while Brad Watson scored 47, Nathan Klienig 55 and David Ross 36.
Adam Muirhead and Luke Hutchison each claimed two wickets each for the
Stonecats. Paul Bradley bowled just fi ve overs for the Stonecats.
Jack Elliott top scored with 65 for Tootgarook in their match against Tyabb.
The Frogs won the toss and batted fi rst with Matt Whelan scoring 39 batting at three.
Zac Stevenson played a great cameo innings at 10 with 37, helping the home side to 249.
Brodie Bennett was the best of the Yabbies’ bowlers with 3/53 from 19 overs.
In reply, Tyabb is 1/23.
Knights must defend lead against Carrum DownsKnights must defend lead against Carrum Downs
FOOTBALL NEWSBy Toe PuntLenny signs with SharksSorrento has picked-up the recruit of the past two decades after St Kilda legend Lenny Hayes signed with the club.
Hayes joins former teammate and Sorrento coach Troy Schwarze after getting a good word from former St Kilda teammate and best mate Steve Baker. Baker spent a year at Sorrento after he retired.
The Sharks are also said to be about to sign a mate of star midfi elder Leigh Treeby, who has been playing at Woodville-West Torrens in the SANFL.
Buds sign anotherRosebud has signed another big name from the WAFL.
After announcing the signing of Jason Bristow a couple of weeks
ago, the Buds have got the signature of Subiaco teammate and two-time premiership player Rob Forrest.
There is also word around the traps that former Collingwood premiership captain Nick Maxwell will play some home games at Rosebud.
Rosebud have refuted that rumour.It is also believed that former
Collingwood-listed player and Rosebud boy Ryan Cook is on the shopping list.
Rosebud confi rmed they were hopeful that their star junior would return for 2015.
Casey Cardinia are outFinally, Casey Cardinia Football League has rejected the Peninsula Sport Alliance’s proposal to stay under their board of management.
The clubs have requested a special general meeting for this week to seek exemption. And begin to manage their own competition.
Sharks snap up HayesSharks snap up Hayes
On top: Flinders is in the box seat against Somerville, left and above, in their District match. Pictures: Andrew Hurst
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