November 17th 2011

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By Mike HastSIX shire councillors rammed Rose-bud’s coastal management plan through the council on Monday night, and it will now go to Environment Minister Ryan Smith.

Part of the plan includes seeking his permission to build a $30 million plus aquatic centre on the foreshore, circumventing the Department of Sus-tainability and Environment’s steadfast refusal over the past six years.

If it goes ahead, the aquatic centre could almost double the shire’s existing

debt of $38 million and almost certain-ly guarantee high rate rises – like this year’s 9 per cent – for years to come.

The aquatic centre would be the se-cond of three planned by the shire in 2000. The fi rst at Hastings was opened

in December 2003. Rosebud is next off the rank and Mornington would follow later this decade.

After sometimes acrimonious de-bate, with thinly disguised insults be-ing exchanged by councillors – and in

front of a noisy, packed public gallery also deeply divided on the pool issue – Crs David Gibb, Antonella Celi, Anne Shaw, Reade Smith, Frank Martin and Bill Goodrem voted to approve the coastal management plan (CMP) and

send it to the Environment Minister.A “division” was called by Cr Gibb,

compelling councillors to show which way they had voted. Crs Tim Rodgers, Leigh Eustace, Bev Colomb and Lynn Bowden rejected the plan, and were joined on their feet by the meeting’s chairman, the mayor Graham Pittock.

Earlier, councillors questioned sus-tainable infrastructure director Alex Atkins and senior planner Allan Cow-ley, as well as debated the issue for al-most 90 minutes before voting.

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Council takes the plungeCouncil takes the plungeBitter debate as shire asks Bitter debate as shire asks govt to OK foreshore poolgovt to OK foreshore pool

HIRE boat business owner Paul Pingiaro reckons he has the best offi ce in the world: Mornington harbour. He also runs boats out of Yaringa on Western Port, which again offers sea views, albeit with a different, more natural aspect.

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By Mike HastSHIRE mayor Cr Graham Pittock wants a waste tax on “everything we purchase” to pay for collection of rub-bish.

His call comes as hundreds of volun-teers across the peninsula prepare to clean up dumping site “hot spots” on the weekend in Mt Eliza, Mt Martha, Tuerong, Dromana and Rosebud West.

Clean Up Dumping is an initiative of the Clean Up Australia Day organi-sation, started by Ian Kiernan in Syd-ney in 1989.

CUAD events are held each Febru-ary or March, have collected 200,000 tonnes of rubbish, and spread around the world.

The call by Cr Pittock came after Mt Eliza clean-up coordinator Ian Mor rison, convenor of Mt Eliza Com-munity Alliance, accused Morning ton Peninsula Shire of “failing to under-stand basic economics” after it last year withdrew one of four tip tickets issued to ratepayers.

“They’ve only got themselves to blame for the rubbish that is being dumped around the peninsula,” he said.

He said for some people it cost too much to take rubbish to tips and waste transfer centres. “It’s no surprise that residents of poorer towns on the pen-insula see no way out but to dump rub-bish in the bush and beside roads.”

He said Mt Eliza had changed and there were now many fast food outlets

and more people hanging around, but “the shire has not installed extra bins or toilets”.

Mr Morrison said even though he was critical of the shire removing tip tickets and lack of attention to rubbish collection, “no one else put their hand up to coordinate Clean Up Dumping day in Mt Eliza”.

Cr Pittock said there had been “pain in removing the tip ticket”, but it was an attempt to change the culture of resi dents.

“We want people to not create waste; to minimise their waste,” he said. “We can’t keep creating all this waste.”

The mayor said if people could af-ford to buy something “they should factor in the cost of disposing of it cor-rectly”.

Asked if the shire would con tinue its education campaign about rubbish dumping and waste minimisation, he said “we could pump more into educa-tion but it should be self-evident [that waste should be minimised]”.

“Forty years ago people reused al-most everything; now we live in a dis-posable society and it’s getting worse.

“I’d like to see a waste tax put on ev-erything we buy so councils can gener-ate income to handle rubbish.”

Asked why the shire did not have free hard waste collection days like most municipalities in the region, he said there was at at-call hard waste col-lection service every two weeks.

The shire’s website states hard waste is collected by booking (5950 1406), and that “fees or vouchers apply”.

One resident, who did not want to be named, said it cost him one tip ticket to dump a mattress two weeks ago.

“I’m not surprised people dump house hold items like mattresses and old furniture in front of op shops or in the bush. If it costs you $20 or $30 to dump stuff legally, this might be a big part of the week’s food budget.”

In Mt Eliza, Clean Up Dumping day is 9am-noon on Saturday (meet in car park at intersection of Old Mornington Rd and Mt Eliza Way) at four sites – the community centre, John Butler Reserve, and Rupert and Jessie White reserves on Earimil Creek. Details: Ian Morrison, [email protected]

Clean up at the other four sites –Bal-combe Estuary in Mt Martha, Devil-bend Reserve in Tuerong, Dro mana In-dustrial Estate, and Drum Drum Alloc Creek in Rosebud West – is on Sunday morning.

Annie Thompson of Clean Up Dump ing said 95 per cent of rubbish collected on the weekend would be fully recycled and re-used thanks to Job Site Recyclers.

Details: Erin Moore, project offi cer in the renewable resources section of the shire, 5950 1217 or 0414 487 151. The Clean Up Dumping website is www.cleanupdumping.org.au.

Mayor calls for waste tax as Mayor calls for waste tax as volunteers clean dump sitesvolunteers clean dump sites

Trash and treasure hunt: Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Graham Pittock, left, and Clean Up Australia Day guru Ian Kiernan, centre in brimmed hat, with Clean Up Dumping coordinators.

Excellence adventure: Board members of Fitted for Work Mornington Peninsula receiving their fi fth business excellence award in October from Mornington Peninsula Shire and Frankston Council.

PENINSULA-based Fitted for Work has become an independent affi liate of New York-based Dress for Suc-cess.

Fitted for Work is a charity pro-viding clothing and other services in Rosebud and Frankston to help women join or rejoin the workforce.

Dress for Success is an established worldwide network with more than 110 affi liates in 12 countries, includ-ing Australia with services in South Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and on the peninsula.

Acting president Kerry Hegarty said joining Dress for Success means the peninsula organisation can ex-pand the range of services it provides to long-term unemployed and disad-vantaged women and young women seeking assistance and confi dence in

fi nding their fi rst job out of school.“Since we started four years ago,

we have assisted nearly 2400 women and schoolgirls in their quest for fi nancial independence,” she said.

“These numbers are a testament to the strength of our organisation and the need within the community.”

Fitted for Work recently won the in au gural business award in com-munity partnerships jointly presented by Mornington Peninsula Shire and Frank ston Council.

It is the fi fth business award in fi ve years for the not-for-profi t organisa-tion, which has about 100 volunteers.

The affi liation will lead to a name change to Dress for Success Morning ton Peninsula.

Details: Kerry Hegarty, 0401 188 639 or www.dressforsuccess.org.

Fitted for Work New York linkFitted for Work New York linkMORNINGTON area women attend regular free mammogram screenings more often than the state average, says Mornington MP David Morris.

It was pleasing to see local women had a participation rate of 57 per cent compared to the average of 53.8 per cent, he said.

The results came in BreastScreen Victoria’s fi rst annual electorate report card for Mornington electorate.

The agency’s CEO Vicki Pridmore said it was committed to working with all MPs to improve participation rates for the benefi t of the community.

She said research demonstrated the support of key community leaders in-fl u enced women to attend the screen-

ing program. BreastScreen Victoria is aiming to reach 60 per cent by 2015.

“The biggest risk factor for breast cancer is being a woman aged over 50. This is why BreastScreen invites women aged 50-69, who do not have breast symptoms or changes, to have a free screening every two years,” Ms Pridmore said.

Regular screening mammograms were the best way to fi nd breast can-cer early, before any symptoms are no-ticed, and when treatment is likely to be most successful.

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A MT Eliza mother of two says she gave Mornington Peninsula Shire two days’ warning before a weather bu-reau-predicted storm washed away the road and fl ooded their garage.

“The garage was completely fl ooded when water fl owed across the road into our place because of a blocked drain,” Lisa Vandermeer said.

Ms Vandermeer says she and her husband Jason built a house in The Ridge, an unmade road, three years ago.

“We built the house and followed all the specifi cations set by council.

“We are paying rates and should get some drainage to protect our prop-erty.”

Ms Vandermeer said she had con-tacted the council about the blocked drain under a driveway of a house on the opposite side of The Ridge.

“I called to tell them about the block-age after a small storm on the Monday night because the weather bureau was predicting wild storms for the Wednes-day.”

When the weather report came true, water spilled across the road “like a river”, fi rst into the Vandermeers’ ga-rage then under the house and through their garden to a gully.

“This could have been prevented. I called them the day after all the crushed rock was swept off the road.

“The council came and cleared the blockage on the Friday, but it was too late, the damage was done. I’m sure it was costly to repair.”

Ms Vandermeer said she was origi-nally told that a stormwater drain spill-ing into the roadside drain was illegal, but a council worker later said it was all right.

Brad Bayne, who also lives in The Ridge, is angry about the service he has received from council after lodg-ing complaints about the state of the road surface.

He says council uses an unfair meth-od to assess when a road is damaged enough to warrant attention from road repair crews.

“They’ve also said I should get resi-dents in the street to pay for the road to be constructed,” Mr Bayne said.

“But the problem is only of concern to the few of use who have to drive the length of the road – anyone living near the corner doesn’t have a problem. We are unlikely to get the required high number of backers for a road scheme.”

In a 14 September letter to Mr Bayne, the shire’s sustainable infra-structure director Alex Atkins said constructing the road and installing underground drainage could perma-nently fi x the pothole problems.

Mr Atkins said photos showed dam-age to the road was “confi ned to a rela-tively small area of The Ridge in the vicinity of your property”.

The narrowness of the road and several concrete driveways prevent-ed crews being able to “form a high crown to assist in shedding water off the road…”

Mr Atkins said The Ridge would be

Council had early warning Council had early warning about storm damageabout storm damage

graded every 15 weeks if needed and extra work carried out if potholes and scouring affected more than 30 per cent of the area.

“… The shire does not patch indi-vidual potholes because the rock put into them will not stay there more than a couple of days, we grade them on a programmed basis or when they deteriorate to the intervention level.”

Mr Bayne told The News that while potholes sometimes made the road impassable in one section, they rarely amounted to 30 per cent of the road surface.

“It doesn’t take 30 per cent to block a road or make it diffi cult to navi-gate,” he said.

Mr Bayne said a councillor had declined his invitation to be photo-graphed knee-deep in a pothole.

“I know how much our rates would be reduced by if we paid them based on council performance levels.”

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Vintage win: Montalto’s Heidi Williams, Angela Gray, John Mitchell, Sarah Osmond and Chantelle Waterson at this year’s Victorian Tourism Awards.

By Keith PlattASTONISHING, a coup, scooping the pool – coming straight after the racing’s spring carnival, the com-ments might be directed at the win-ning streak of a particular stable or horse.

But no, they were being made ear-lier this week when one after anoth-er the names of Mornington Penin-sula tourism operators were called to the podium to accept awards and accolades at this year’s Victorian Tourism Awards.

Mornington Peninsula Tourism won the Specialised Tourism Serv-ices Award for the third year in a row, automatically putting it into the Victorian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame.

The win also means that the pe-ninsula’s peak tourism body, which coached and mentored many of the peninsula entrants, will next March represent Victoria at the 2011 Aus-tralian Tourism Awards in Cairns.

The peninsula’s 10 other fi nalists and winners were:Peninsula Hot Springs (Health and Wellness Tourism Award and fi nalist in the Tourist Attractions Award);The Enchanted Maze Gardens

(New Tourism Product Develop-ment Award and fi nalist in the Tour-ist Attractions Awards and Adven-ture Tourism Award);Moonraker Dolphin Swims (Ecotourism Award);Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park (fi nalist in Eco-tourism Award);Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove (Tourism Wineries, Distiller-ies and Boutique Breweries Award);Max’s at Red Hill Estate (Tour-ism Restaurants and Catering Serv-ices Award);Big Blue Backyard (Hosted Ac-commodation Award);Blue Moon Cottages (Standard Accommodation Award);Quest Apartments Frankston (fi nalist in the Deluxe Accommoda-tion Award);Frankston Visitor Centre (fi nal-ist Visitor Information and Services Award).

MPT executive tourism offi cer Alva Hemming saw the awards presentation as the highlight of the year for its members and proof “that this region has attractions which are second to none”.

“It was a simply spectacular win for the peninsula.”

Star attractions align for awardsStar attractions align for awardsTop operators: The Mornington Peninsula Tourism team takes a turn on stage, from left, Amelia Maher, Kirsten Norman, Lisa Caddy, Kellie Barrett, Alva Hemming, Shane Murphy, Katherine Cooper, Dale Blampied and Sandra McMahon.

The awards saw more than 140 tourism operators compete in 27 business categories, with another three individual and group awards.Minister for Tourism and Events Louise Asher said the awards were instrumental in encouraging creativ-ity, professionalism and innovation within the tourism industry.

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ward the best tourist experiences across our state and honour our highly skilled workforce and pro-mote award-winning products.

“The awards celebrate the achievements of those who strive for tourism excellence and quality and to make Victoria a world class tourism destination.”

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FROM the outside, 132 Kars St, Frankston, ap-pears as a regular house. It is quite large and has orderly gardens, but that is not unusual for that location.

However, go inside and it soon becomes appar-ent that this is no ordinary house.

A kaleidoscope of colours at one end of the large room immediately grabs attention and then the background sound of low, guttural chanting completes the move from being in the street to an-other reality. In typical pragmatic Buddhist style the meditation and prayer room created by the Venerable Lobsang Tendar (pictured) lies inside a suburban house.

It is a place where people come for guidance, in-ner peace and happiness. The sick come for comfort and blessings.

The Medicine Buddha Tantrayana Meditation Centre is also a place of a series of annual events, including retreats and “alternative” celebrations for the coming new year.

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By Keith PlattALTHOUGH he didn’t realise it at the time, when Paul Pingiaro’s future wife jumped from a plane he was piloting over Bellarine Peninsula, his career was on course to come back to earth.

Ruth had come along to the skydiv-ing school at Torquay where Pingiaro was the number one pilot.

She was to do a tandem jump and Pingiaro later congratulated himself for “doing an up sell – I sold her a jumps course”.

Without knowing it immediately, he was sold on her and within a few months they started going out, eventu-ally married and now have a two-year-old son, Lincoln.

Before meeting Ruth and after 11 years in the cockpit, the glamorous side of being a pilot had already start-ed to wear off.

The fl yer had been working toward a change for a few years with the same enthusiasm and optimism as he had worked after school and weekends to gain his pilot’s licence.

Life as a pilot had taken him to many different places, introduced him to many different people and lifestyles; it was glamorous. But after he and Ruth settled down, the travelling got in the way of a stable home life.

“I knew every coffee shop in Victo-ria. It was good life experience and a fantastic education, but I got out at the right time,” Pingiaro says.

“The reward for a $100,000 educa-tion was a fi rst year salary of $22,000 and unless I wanted to live in the Emirates…”

Pingiaro’s life in aviation had seen

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him work with defence forces, police and politicians as well as well-heeled anglers who would pay him for his avi-ation and fi shing skills to go on fi shing tours. His TrackAir company won the Nescafe Big Break award in 2004 for its “ultimate fi ve-star adventure” pack-ages.

“Flying and running an aviation com pany was the best business edu-cation you could ever get. I learnt to liaise with different clientele – it’s one of my strong points.”

Gradually, the downside of fl ying got the upper hand and, after looking

once too often at the ready-packed bag waiting in the corner, he decided being away from home was too high a price to pay.

Pingiaro – an accomplished fi shing writer, but one who realised there was no real money in freelance writing – quit fl ying and took a job with an out-doors retail store.

“I was probably the most expert per-son on the fl oor, but I was learning all the time about equipment, different rigs and suppliers.”

Another job at a boat sales compa-ny enable him to learn about marine

electronics. With what seems almost perfect timing after about a year in re-tail, Pingiaro bought Mornington Boat Hire.

“The only difference to running an aviation company, from a business point of view, is that boats don’t fall out of the sky,” he says with a grin, while admiring the uninterrupted view of the harbour from his beachside boatshed.

“The job is nearly exactly the same: dealing with people, rostering staff, maintaining craft and watching the weather.

“I’ve always worked weekends since leaving secondary school, but now I get to go home at the end of the day and can go out with Ruth and Lincoln.”

Pingiaro sees every job as an oppor-tunity. Youngsters working at McDon-alds “should take notes on how busi-ness is done”.

Since buying Mornington Boat Hire, Pingiaro has expanded to Yaringa boat harbour, near Somerville in Western Port.

With a staff of 10 part-timers he runs 30 boats on the two bays, offering an-glers two very different fi shing experi-ences.

The weather affects both bays differ-ently, which means he can safely rent boats in Western Port when Morning-ton harbour is being blasted by waves whipped up by the northerlies that in the past have wrecked many yachts.

Pingiaro is standing to the side while an argument rages over Mornington Yacht Club’s plans for a marina, but he would like to see a “dog leg” attached to the end of the existing pier to pro-

vide some protection.“I’m in favour of a few more facili-

ties, but I don’t know if a marina is the answer. The one being proposed is too big.

“When I came here I saw an oppor-tunity for my experience in fi shing and outdoors activities,” says Pingiaro, whose nickname “Tracker” is from his days as a child in Alice Springs.

“I’m really only touching the poten-tial that is here.”

He has added value to his business with his own line of tackle. He decid-ed to demystify the sport by naming hooks by the fi sh they were suited to catch rather than in sizes, such as gar-fi sh hooks and snapper hooks.

“I want to make things more inclu-sive and less exclusive.”

An application showing the best fi shing marks can be downloaded to smart phones being carried by anglers who hire his boats, and he gives fi shing tips and driving lessons before sending them out from shore.

He prompts his young staff to see their jobs as part of a business educa-tion.

“Even when it’s quiet I read equip-ment manuals. Everything is useful.”

Pingiaro did two elective business courses while at university for his De-gree in Air Transport.

“I wasn’t the best student at school, but I was dedicated to success. I fo-cused more on the end goal rather than what was in front of me at the time. You should take as much out of every-thing as you can.”

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Shire claims VEC ‘bias’Shire claims VEC ‘bias’By Mike HastMORNINGTON Peninsula Shire has accused Victorian Electoral Commis-sioner Steve Tully of bias at a public meeting on 12 October.

The sensational accusation, made in a letter to Mr Tully from the shire’s so-licitor, Maddocks, has forced the fi nal fi ndings of the electoral review of the shire to be put on hold.

The VEC has responded by issuing an “Addendum Report” and calling for more submissions into the structure of the shire’s ward system.

The addendum report also contains letters and emails between Maddocks and Mr Tully about the alleged bias.

The fi nal report, which was due to be released last Thursday, 3 November,

will not be issued until Wednesday 11 January.

Mark Hayes of Maddocks wrote to Mr Tully on 26 October stating Mr Tully “consistently advocated the me-rits of multi-member wards and the benefi ts of a proportional system of voting” at the meeting.

Mr Hayes wrote: “It is to be expected that, for the purpose of testing submis-sions, those representing the Commis-sion would raise the possibility of contrary positions and challenge what is said.

“There is, however, a clear differ-ence between doing this and positively advocating a position in a consistent and vehement manner.

“That the latter course was adopted

is, in part, evident from exchanges re-ported in the 18 October edition of the Southern Peninsula News (see extract attached).”

The Southern Peninsula News is the sister paper of the Western Port News. The exchange between Mr Tully and Mornington Peninsula Shire CEO Michael Kennedy was published in the Western Port News on 25 October.

Mr Hayes stated: “A number of those present at the hearing concluded that you did not have an open mind on the options outlined in the Commission’s Preliminary Report – that either Option B, Option C or Option D needed to be embraced.

“The reasonable apprehension of bias may taint the validity of anything

now decided by the Commission …”The VEC addendum report released

last Thursday stated that another round of consultation would occur, specifi -cally on Option B, which is a mix of multi- and single-member wards.

This appears to be a compromise be-tween the shire’s strenuously advocat-ed retention of single-member wards and the overwhelming public support for multi-member wards.

In a press release issued by the VEC on Thursday, the commission stated it decided to issue the addendum report 12 days before the legal letter from Maddocks.

Shire councillors voted to approve the “bias” letter from Maddocks in a closed meeting. It is not known if the

decision was unanimous.It’s now back to the drawing board

for the review of the number of coun-cillors in each ward and ward bounda-ries.

The 78 ratepayers who made sub-missions to the process, the vast ma-jority of whom were in favour of multi-councillor wards, get another chance to explain the existing system of single-member wards leaves much to be desired.

No doubt the shire will also vigor-ously defend its preference for single-councillor wards, introduced after the appointment of CEO Michael Kennedy in the late 1990s.

OPINION

By David HarrisonWHAT is the shire’s goal in accusing Victorian Electoral Commissioner Steve Tully of bias? To get him sack-ed? To infl uence his fi nal report? To pressure the minister to give him a talking-to?

Many who were at the public meet-ing Mr Tully chaired at Rosebud on 12 October to hear submissions, and question submitters, are deeply puzzled by the shire’s reaction to the hearing.

Were shire councillors and bureau-crats shocked at his approach?

Did they expect him not to do his job professionally and thoroughly, as required by act of parliament?

Did they think it was going to be a vicar’s tea party – that he would not be concerned that, for example, six of the 11 wards were not contested at the last council poll in 2008, and be satis-fi ed with smug declarations that this showed how happy residents are with the quality of councillors – even one who had never been a councillor and has still not faced election?

And did they suppose Mr Tully would not question shire bureaucrats and councillors on matters raised in the shire’s 3600-word promotion of single-member wards, including spectres raised about “confusion” and “fear” in the electorate if the single-member ward system was changed?

It hasn’t been a problem at the many multi-member ward councils across the state.

If the shire had been so confi dent its case would prevail, what was the need to send mail-outs – twice – to about 450 carefully targeted commu-nity groups asking them to support the status quo?

These pleas for support were head-ing for letterboxes all over the shire while Mr Tully was being assured that “our community prefers single councillor wards”.

The submission from the Balnar-ring Beach Ratepayers’ Association Inc is a beautiful example.

In a letter to Noel Buck, the shire’s manager of governance and corporate support, the association wrote:

“Further to the letter from Cr Gra-ham Pittock dated 19th July regard-ing the above review of the MPSC.

“We are currently in the Red Hill Ward with Councillor Frank Martin as our Councillor and we would like the status quo to remain.

“I would respectfully request that our above email address be added to your mailing list as our point of con-tact for expediting communication in the future.”

Even with this ratepayer-funded support drive, containing similar powerful arguments for retention of the status quo, the shire was outnum-bered some three to one by submitters eager for change – many of who re-garded the shire’s intense and desper-ate ratepayer-funded push to retain 11 councillors, each in their own ward, as disgracefully biased.

Some questioned whether the Local Government Act had been breached during the shire campaign, which states (section 95, Conduct princi-

ples) that: “(1) Council staff must in the

course of their employment –“(a) act impartially;“(b) act with integrity including

avoiding confl icts of interest ...”The chief executive offi cer is a staff

member under section 94 of the Act.Apparently those councillors who

agreed to accuse Mr Tully of bias were unaware that he is an indepen-dent offi cer of the Crown, appointed by the Governor-in-Council for 10 years and is charged by law to “to do all things necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the performance of its responsibilities and functions”.

Perhaps councillors who approved sending a lawyer’s letter to Mr Tully think he can be persuaded to change his mind by such a strategy rather than have a minister lean on him.

Perhaps they were not made aware that under Section 10 of the Electoral Act 2002, the VEC is “not subject to the direction or control of the Minis-ter in respect of the performance of its responsibilities and functions and the exercise of its powers”.

If the minister can’t lean on Mr Tul-ly, it is doubtful the shire will cause him much concern.

Since Mr Tully can’t be sacked, ex-cept in extreme circumstances, and no government has yet asked him to change a recommendation in a report,

the question must be asked again: what is the shire’s goal in this very curious, and possibly costly, exer-cise?

It is understood not all councillors supported the shire claim that Mr Tully had shown bias.

So who was promoter of this accusa tion? Was it a councillor? An offi cer? A submitter, angry at Mr Tully’s gently persistent questioning about the need for “fair and equitable representation” (as required by sec-tion 219A of the Local Government Act 1989) throwing the toys out of the pram?

Was it backed by a legal opinion? Did the legal opinion – if any – state that the shire had any hope of success in the course of action its lawyers were instructed to take?

Fewer than half the 11 councillors attended the 12 October meeting, and not all of those who did attend stayed until the end.

This means the majority took ad-vice, presumably from people who were there, to support what looks to be a high-risk, expensive and prob-ably point less legal process. You can read more at: www.vec.vic.gov.au/reviews/MorningtonPeninsularr.html and scroll down to “Reports”.

What does shire expect from VEC bias claim?What does shire expect from VEC bias claim?

VEC Electoral Commissioner Steve Tully.Shire CEO Michael Kennedy.


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YOU know it’s getting closer to Christmas when you spot a motorbike rider scooting passed with a huge stuffed bear riding pillion.

The rider, Ben Loois (pictured), a retired build-er and community stalwart of Tyabb, is part of the crew taking part in the Peninsula Toy Run from Frankston pier car park on Saturday 3 December.

Ben was getting in early and collected the bear from Eunice Mathews of Hastings, another active community volunteer who recently completed her 15th Variety Club Bash.

The toy run leaves from the pier car park at 9.30am and heads south down the Nepean Hwy to Rosebud via Mornington and Dromana.

Riders assemble from 8am and there are prizes for best decorated bike and riders.

Anyone can come to the pier and donate un-wrapped toys and canned food.

All goods go to Southern Peninsula Food For All, which brightens the Christmases of less for-tunate people.

Details: John Smollen, 5978 6280.Just over a week later, at 8am on Sunday 11

December, is the equally long-running Ulysses Club Toy Run from Centro Cranbourne shopping centre in High St.

Riders leave with a police escort and all Ulyss-es Club branch runs meet at Calder Park at 10am.

Toys go to the Salvation Army for distribution to needy families.

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Arise, Baron Baldrick Buggins of Bungower BightArise, Baron Baldrick Buggins of Bungower BightTHE perpetually websurfi ng Mrs Emu is almost incandescent with excitement. “Look at this,” she trills – the sound cuts through the brain like an over-amplifi ed cicada song – waving a sheaf of papers at her Beloved (her name for The Emu in affectionate moments).

“We could be Lord and Lady Emu, for just a small payment,” she emotes breathily. “Of Drum Drum Alloc or Merriwendiwokewoke.” Now known as Manton Creek.

She sighs. So does The Emu. She has gone all girlish – a very bad sign. What’s she up to now? Bad enough when she found a plastic Spirit of Ecstasy in an op shop and insisted he glue it to the bonnet of the HQ.

But a title?“This website, my sister told me

about,” she explains ungrammati-cally, calming a little and handing over the printouts. “Look! ‘A title

for a lifetime. Instant credibility and prestige. Being upgraded at the restaurant. Being offered upgrades on airlines’.”

She falls unnaturally silent. The Emu reads on. “That’s right, you too can be ‘Lord’, ‘Lady’ or another such title from the variety we have available – and what’s more it’s professional, legal and affordable for you,” burbles the brochure.

The Emu’s heart is sinking rap-idly now: “We will provide you with a legal and professional title you can immediately add to all your personal documentation such as passport, driving licence, payment cards, the list is endless.

“The title is yours for life; you will be able to enjoy and extend the

many benefi ts to your family and friends who will benefi t just by as-sociation with you.”

Mrs Emu is reading this clap-trap over The Emu’s shoulder. Her breathing is elevated. “I wonder why my sister hasn’t already acted on this, the jumped-up hussy!” The Emu winces: he likes his unpreten-tious sister-in-law.

“We have to get in fi rst,” she declares. “Once this gets around, every peninsula parvenu will be buying a baronetcy or a knight-hood. You won’t be able to move for duchesses and earls with fl ags on their fancy four-wheel drives.”

The Emu is not so sure. He does know of people who like collecting acronyms to decorate their names, but would anyone really want to call themselves Baron Baldrick Buggins of Bungower Bight? Well, it’s only 195 devalued British quid, so a bargain for the poseurs and

parasites who do weird things for a profi le.

Nearly a thousand quid if you want a title you can hand down to the rug rats. And all you need is some “Real Property” – a 20-centi-metre square plot of Old Blighty is offered, on which to build your an-cestral pile. “Own a Piece of Eng-land and Obtain Celebrity Status,” it promises.

But – here’s a sentence that catch-es The Emu’s eye. “You don’t have to live in the UK or be a British citizen,” the brochure says, add-ing: title sales “have soared because people have paid for an exclusive title as a gift for someone close”.

Hmmm, that sounds like a lar-rikin-ocker opportunity. Who does he know who would kill to be a Baron, a Viscount, a Marquis, a Duke a Sir or just a plain simple Count? He knows just the person.

Roll on April the fi rst!

PENINSULA market-goers can take a little adventure across the waters of Port Phillip to Queenscliff for the town’s fi rst farmers market on Sunday.

Sharon Henwood of Queens cliff Harbour, which is running the market, said they would be on the third Sunday each month 9am-1pm in the eastern end of the Queenscliff Harbour car park.

“The new ferry MV Queenscliff leaves Sor-rento on even hours (8am, 10am, noon, etc) so what better way to spend a Sunday than checking out the ferry followed by a visit to the new market and perhaps lunch at one of

Queenscliff’s restaurants?” she asked.Highlights would include buskers and cook-

ing demonstrations using fresh produce from the market.

Goods sold at stalls will include herbals teas, lavender oils and soaps, organic bread, vege-tarian tarts, free range eggs, jams, honey and preserves, French-style cheese and organic milk, hydroponic tomatoes and lettuces, olive oil, fruit preserves, native fl owers from she oak trees, Otway Ranges beef and lamb, pasta and sauces,

Details: Sharon Henwood, phone 5258 5459 www.queenscliffharbour.com.au

Colourful display: Native fl owers from she oaks produced by Moorabool Valley Wildfl owers, one of the stallholders at the market.

Farmers market starts across the waterFarmers market starts across the water


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Don’t miss this special performance of Handel’s beloved oratorio by Gloriana Chamber Choir and the Choir of St Peter’s Eastern Hill

St Peter’s Chamber Orchestra directed by Andrew Raiskums with distinguished soprano Merlyn QuaifeVictorian Opera Roxanne Hislop (Mezzo)

Jacob Lawrence (Tenor) and Nicholas Dinopoulos (Baritone) Handel’s Messiah will be performed with an hour’s dinner break at 6.30pm.

Dinner can be a BYO picnic or at a local hotel or café. The performance will conclude at around 8.15pm.

How to book

Seating is by general admission in both sections – doors open at 4.15pm

erformance is a cooperative venture of the Anglican and Roman Catholic Parishes of Sorrento and For Messiah updates visit srac.org.au

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Admission at door Gold Section Adult $45 / Student $20 Silver Section Adult $35 / Student $20

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PENINSULA Community Legal Centre CEO Helen Constashas received an Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and In-dustry award for community service.

The HACCI award recognises the out-standing achievement by an individual for the community.

Under Ms Constas’s leadership, the legal centre has become one of the largest com-munity legal centres in Australia, providing free legal services each year to thousands of disadvantaged people in Melbourne’s south-east and on the peninsula as well as partici-pating in community legal education and law reform activities.

“I have dedicated my career to improving access to justice for disadvantaged members of the local community and more broadly,” Ms Constas said.

“I am fortunate to work with dedicated volunteers and staff who share the same pas-sion for social justice that I do.”

An unsuccessful candidate for the Labor Party, Mr Constas has been an active mem-ber of the local community, supporting a range of not-for-profi t groups, including ini-tiatives of the Greek community.

“I am very proud of my Greek heritage. I feel privileged that I have been in a position to support the local Greek community.”

PCLC’s free legal services are targeted to help prevent disadvantaged people falling through the cracks of the justice system.

Many of these people cannot afford a pri-vate lawyer but are ineligible for legal aid.

For information about free legal services call Peninsula Community Legal Centre 9783 3600 or www.pclc.org.au.

Greek business praise Greek business praise for legal aid’s CEOfor legal aid’s CEO

Recognition: Helen Constas with the award presented to her by the Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

REPORTS of young people physically abusing parents have jumped more than 11 per cent in the past two years in Victoria.

A Peninsula Health youth program manager says most incidents occur in the outer suburbs and regional Victoria.

Peninsula Drug and Alcohol Program (PenDAP) manager Jo Howard says the increase in violence by young peo ple aged 10 to 18 against family members “is a worrying trend”.

In 2009-10, police said 2831 adoles cents were reported for physically abusing family members. In 2010-11, this had risen 11.3 per cent to 3252.

Intervention orders taken out by police against adolescents to protect parents and family mem-bers rose from 47 in 2009-10 to 76 last year, up 16 per cent.

“Every day, we deal with the im mediate and longer term impacts of violence across all age groups,” Ms Howard said. Adolescent violence in the home was a growing problem. Most ado-lescent violence is by sons against mothers.

It can range from verbal intimidation and abuse to physical violence, inclu ding extensive prop-erty damage and assault.

“Many parents live in fear. They are at their wits’ end and don’t know how to stop the vio-lence.

“Young people may be dealing with a range

of issues including mental health issues, school drop-out and substance use. Many have experi-enced family violence. Some become homeless as a result of their violence.”

“A mother involved in a Peninsula Health pro-gram reported her son had broken her ribs. She was black and blue for a week.

Another said her son grabbed a dog leash and whacked it across her knuckles, cutting them open.

“If we can intervene early and support adoles-cents who use violence against family members, we may be able to prevent an ongoing cycle of violence in adulthood, particularly against wom-en,” Ms Howard said.

“There is a window of opportunity to work with the young person and their parents.

“This doesn’t excuse them, they need to take responsibility.

“At the same time we can help them develop at-titudes and skills for resolving confl ict in a more peaceful and respectful way.”

Peninsula Health is investigating how services, including the police and courts, can more effec-tively support family members who experience violence and the young people who use it.

The state government is considering mandatory sentencing for young people who use violence.

Bashed parents ‘a Bashed parents ‘a growing problem’growing problem’

RESIDENTS can nominate women for possible inclusion on the 2012 Victorian Honour Roll of Women.

The roll recognises women who have made an impact at a local, national or international level, says Mornington MP David Morris.

“Nominations can come from any sector of our community, including health, science, law, social justice, arts, media and education,” he said.

Since starting in 2001 as part of the state’s Cen-tenary of Federation, 478 women have been in-cluded on the roll.

Inductees will be announced as part of Interna-tional Women’s Day next March.

Nominations close 21 December. Forms and guidelines are at www.women.vic.gov.au or call the Offi ce of Women’s Policy at the Department of Human Services, 9918 7345.

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PADDLESTEAMERS will again be the centre of attention at Dromana.

Once a regular port of call for the boats bringing visitors from Mel-bourne, the town has added the 125th anniversary of arrival in Port Phil-lip of the paddleboat Ozone and the 101st anniversary of when the steamer Weeroona came to the bay to its cele-bration of the 150th anniversary of of-fi cial government recognition of the town.

The display of works by artist Ewart Melbourne Brindle on Sunday 27 No-vember coincides precisely with the arrival of the Ozone in 1896 and the Weeroona in 1910.

The event will enable peninsula resi-dents to see for the fi rst time Brindle’s paintings of the boats, which have been store in the United States since they were painted in 1989.

Brindle, who attended Dromana State School 184 from 1910 to 1918, moved to the US with his family af-ter the First World War and went on to become one of America’s most cele-brated illustrators.

Since his “discovery” in the lead-up to Dromana’s March celebrations, several of Brindle’s artworks and ar-tifacts have been located and returned to Dromana.

Two of them are his acrylic paint-ings of Weeroona and Ozone (pic-tured) both of which have been bought locally – the Weeroona by Mornington Peninsula Shire.

Brindle’s Diggers Hat on Landing (1971) is also now in Dromana and will be featured at the event.

Drawing books from Brindle’s days at Dromana Primary School were

Artist’s boats a drawcard for DromanaArtist’s boats a drawcard for Dromana

ProgramProgramEVENTS being held at Dromana on Sunday 27 November:

Midday – Dromana Foreshore Com-mittee opens the Sandy Christie me-morial gazebo and barbecue area. Mr Christie, who died last year, was re-sponsible for the thousands of electric and gas barbecues in Australia.

2pm – the Dromana Community Hall, corner Hodgkinson and Verdon streets, launch of Dromana Historical Society president Peter Holloway’s book Dromana @150 – a community history 1861-2011. The society will also release its heritage brochure, 2012 calendar and life member board.

3pm – Ewart Melbourne Brindle ex-hibition in the same hall.

found in a box in a back room in Bos-ton and are now held by Dromana and District Historical Society.

The books will be on display and copies have been made for public peru sal.

Guest speaker will be Maritime Trust of Australia president Peter Williams who, aged “four and a bit”, was on the Weeroona when it made its last com-mercial voyage in 1942.

An author and collector of maritime paraphernalia, Mr Williams is also trea surer of the Maritime Museum of Victoria and secretary of the Ship-lovers Society of Victoria.

Until this year, Brindle was only renowned locally for his 1947 map of Dromana, drawn completely from

memory 29 years after he left the town as a 14-year-old schoolboy.

He returned on a visit in 1984 when he wrote a letter telling of his memo-ries of Dromana, his home “Sunny-side” and his school experiences.

It was while typing out testimonials for the school’s 150th celebrations that self-described “hobby historian” Fred Wild of Rye came across the letter and went online to research Brindle.

Mr Wild found his obituary notice in the New York Times and discovered he was survived by a daughter on Block Island in the US.

He found that Brindle produced hun-dreds of automobile advertisements from the 1930s to the 1960s, including many for Packard, Chevrolet, Buick,

Cadillac and Chrysler.Brindle also produced US postal

stamps and US war bond posters and has a painting of Edward VII’s 1902 Daimler, commissioned by Queen Elizabeth II, hanging in Buckingham Palace.

In 1971 Brindle published a book of pre-First World War Rolls-Royces entitled 20 Silver Ghosts, which was reprinted in 1978.

Brindle produced many adverts for such magazines as Saturday Evening Post and was responsible for front cov-ers in 1946 and 1958.

The paintings and other works by Brindle will be displayed at Dromana Community Hall from 2pm on Sunday 27 November.


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By Mike HastIT’S a surprise to realise Rye didn’t have an art gallery until Jennifer Ellen took the plunge in September.

The acrylics artist hopes her gallery and a couple of other funky shops in the seaside town will be the start of a new wave of creative outlets.

Jennifer’s space is at 2375a Point Nepean Rd, above Restyled Threads.

From here the 49-year-old mother of two displays bold, bright affordable works inspired by music and the stunning vistas of the peninsula.

She moved to the peninsula with her children when her father, the actor Cliff Ellen, and her mother made a sea change 11 years ago.

She grew up in the city, immersed herself in theatre at school, and made her acting debut at age 15. Jennifer spent about 20 years living in Greece, returning to Australia now and then.

She didn’t pick up a paint brush until seven years ago. Self-taught, she started making works aimed at children, but adults bought it too.

Some of her early motifs were owls. “I work one idea until it’s exhausted then fi nd a new one,” she said.

“I love the colours in the water, the

Artist hopes for Artist hopes for a creative towna creative town

Self-taught: Artist Jennifer Ellen.

By Keith PlattFIVE primary school pupils have had a closer encounter than they bargained of the reality of being a rugby player.

The fi ve were injured on Wednesday 9 November during a gala rugby day after coaching by Melbourne Storm players before playing a series of matches.

The mother of a 12-year-old Rosebud girl told a Melbourne radio station that the fi ve were taken to hospital, includ-ing her daughter with a sprained arm.

However, the Storm’s development general manager Greg Brentnall said all injuries were treated on the spot at Rosebud’s Olympic Park Recreation Reserve. No one had been taken to hospital.

He said 280 pupils from eight schools participated.

It was the ninth year running the Storm had held its rugby program on the peninsula and the fi rst time any in-juries had been so widely reported.

Mr Brentnall said all the injured chil-dren had been treated by the Storm’s “fully trained medical staff”.

“It is a contact sport,” he said.The girl, whose arm had been placed in

a sling, was advised to seek further medi-cal treatment if she had ongoing pain.

Principal of Our Lady of Fatima Par-ish Primary School Monica Coyle said the girl was back at school the follow-ing day “and she didn’t appear to be under stress, there were no bandages or anything”.

Ms Coyle praised the Storm’s rugby program and said her school would be involved again next year.

Meg Dallas, principal of Sorrento Primary School, had heard no reports of injuries during the rugby day and was also enthusiastic about a continu-ing relationship with the Storm.

Mr Brentnall said the girl had sus-tained a hyper extended elbow.

The other injuries had been a cut above a boy’s eye when “two boys clashed heads”; a bump that caused soft tissue to a child’s arm; a sore ham-string; and a sore wrist.

The main treatment used was the ap-plication of ice to the injured areas.

“As a matter of course we recorded

the injuries and followed them up with the schools,” Mr Brentnall said.

“We had two fully trained medical staff there and it was a very quite day for them.

“We couldn’t believe this was given such credence by the radio station, which also used it as a lead in to the next news bulletin.

“I’d like to contact the girl’s mother but can’t because of privacy issues.”

Mr Brentnall said the Melbourne Storm’s program included three to fi ve visits to each of the eight schools in the lead-up to the gala rugby day.

Gala days involving many other pe-ninsula schools were also held last week at Mornington, Tyabb and Hastings.

The other eight primary schools in-volved at Rosebud were Eastbourne (Rosebud), Red Hill Consolidated, St Joseph’s (Sorrento), Dromana, and Tootgarook.

Mr Brentnall said 186 schools throughout the Melbourne metropoli-tan area participated in the program each year, with winning teams from the gala days competing in state fi nals.

Friendly game injuries take Friendly game injuries take the Storm by surprisethe Storm by surprise

Continued from Page 1Mr Cowley said sending the CMP

to the minister would test if there was government support for the pool on the foreshore. A yes from Mr Smith would enable the shire to prepare designs and costings for the aquatic centre, he said.

After less than 30 minutes, the ques-tion session was shut down by the six councillors who want the pool on the foreshore, much to the annoyance of the fi ve who claimed there was insuf-fi cient detail to debate and then vote on the CMP.

Leading off debate, Cr Gibb said the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre (dubbed the SPA) would revitalise Rose-bud and the entire southern peninsula.

It would be built on an area of highly degraded foreshore, he said, which drew gasps and interjections from the gallery that included members of the Friends of Rosebud Foreshore, a group that has spent 7192 volunteer hours, the equivalent of $108,000, revegetat-ing the area.

Cr Gibb said there was overwhelming community support for a foreshore pool.

“We pumped money into Hast-ings and Western Port [for Pelican Park aquatic centre] between 2000 and 2002,” he said. The shire’s exist-

ing debt was “less than a quarter of a year’s income” of the shire, and state treasury and fi nance offi cials had told the council that doubling the debt was OK.

Cr Celi said the pool would comple-ment the Rosebud activity centre. More than 9000 people had signed a pro-pool petition and “only 80 people are against the site”.

This drew more interjections from the gallery.

She said the centre would have a hydrotherapy pool, which was vital to improve the health of residents.

Speaking against the motion to ap-prove the CMP and send it to the gov-ernment, Cr Eustace said the aquatic centre was the biggest project planned by the shire since it started in 1994, but he was being asked to approve a plan that had “no budget, no designs and against a background of no infor-mation about why the old pool on the foreshore near Boneo Rd had failed and been demolished in the 1990s”.

In January, The News reported that the old pool was demolished in 1996 after being closed for several years. It developed a huge crack through the middle after groundwater shifted the concrete structure and was deemed too

expensive to repair.Cr Eustace said no municipality had

spent less than $30 million to build an aquatic centre in recent years. (Frankston Council earlier this year approved a $33 million “basic” aquatic centre near Chisholm TAFE.)

The foreshore was not an appropriate site; Rosebud Life Saving Club’s head-quarters had been wrecked by erosion in the 1990s and there was no informa-tion about the failed Boneo Rd pool, which Alex Atkins confi rmed.

Cr Eustace said government maps showed Hastings and Rosebud fore-shores were most at risk of rising wa-ters and storm surge damage.

State government policy was to gradually remove car parking from Port Phillip’s foreshore, not increase it as the aquatic centre would require.

By trying to get government permis-sion to build a foreshore pool since October 2005, the shire had missed out on federal and state government subsi-dies, Cr Eustace said.

(Frankston Council won $12.5 mil-lion for its pool from the outgoing La-bor government before last year’s elec-tion; the money has been guaranteed by the Baillieu government.)

Also against the motion, Morning-

ton’s councillor Bev Colomb said: “We’ve all been working on the revi-talisation of Rosebud”, but the CMP contained no geotechnical report about the aquatic centre, no study of its fi -nancial viability, and no detail of its appearance and size.

Cr Tim Rodgers said plonking a blob [of the aquatic centre location] on the CMP was careless at best. “We haven’t asked the fundamental questions about the centre,” he said.

“We need to take residents on the journey. We have $400,000 to do the design and other work, and then put the proposal to the people.

“How are we going to pay for this? Double our debt? Increase rates? Raise a special levy?” he asked.

Cr Goodrem said he always sup-ported a pool for Rosebud. “We’ve dis-cussed this for many years; it should be fi nalised tonight.”

Cr Smith said: “We need healthy places to get fi t. We pay for libraries, sports grounds and people need to learn to swim.” He said the Hastings pool had revitalised the town.

Cr Shaw said it was a shame “we’re not celebrating the CMP; this munici-pality is a leader in CMPs”.

Cr Martin said it was the most dif-

fi cult decision for many years. The cost of the pool would be the same on the foreshore as elsewhere.

“Even if the Minister approves the location, the costs have to stack up. If they don’t work on the foreshore, we’ll have to look at a second option or a third option until we get it right.” Cr Martin said he was reluctantly support-ing the motion.

Cr Bowden said she was not con-vinced the foreshore was the right lo-cation. “There are too many questions about its vulnerability to erosion and sea level rise.”

Aquatic centres in the cities of Casey and Monash were massive buildings. “I dread the idea of building a mon-strosity on the foreshore.”

She said the shire needed to reduce its debt before she would support the proj-ect. “We’ve got time to develop a SPA that could be part of a theme park.”

A pool alone would not revitalise Rosebud, she said.

After the meeting, Alan Nelsen of Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers and Residents Association said the pool would still need “coastal consent, a plan-ning permit and a title fi ght at the Victo-rian Civil and Administrative Tribunal”.

“It’s at least three years away.”

Taking the plunge on Rosebud foreshore poolTaking the plunge on Rosebud foreshore pool

rust on Rye pier, the stars in the sky. I even love the madness of the tourist season; all inspiration for my work.”

Jennifer had her fi rst solo exhibition in Melbourne three years ago and has shown her work in group shows at the Conti in Sorrento and Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron.

“Art is not just for the rich or adults. All people should be able to afford it.”

Jennifer Ellen ART gallery is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm “and on other days when I feel like it”, she said with a laugh.

“I need time to paint, too.”As is the modern way, Jennifer has a

website and a Facebook page showing examples of her work.

Details: 0413966447 and zenhome management.myob.net/gallery

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Auction: Saturday 26 November at 2.30pmAddress: 395 Bentons Road, MOOROODUCAgency: Conley Luff Real Estate, 188 Main Street Mornington, 5975 7733Agent: Kayn Luff, 0416 265 337

SET in the peninsula’s equestrian heartland, this luxury family home with pool enjoys a wonderful sense of peace and serenity on 2.02 hectares (fi ve acres) of park-like surroundings. The perimeter is fully fenced and new owners could fence the land into paddock sizes to suit their own requirements as well as develop some of the outbuildings into stables. Positioned at the centre of the property, the character home has been beautifully renovated to let you enjoy country living in style. Living areas include a large open-plan area that fl ows into a separate sunroom, which could be used as a formal dining room and has with atrium-style windows to showcase the rural views. A large family room with timber fl oor currently serves as a dining room and overlooks the in-ground pool. From here there is access to the verandah. A brand new kitchen boasts stone bench-tops and Smeg stainless-steel appliances, including a dishwasher, and a handy amount of under-bench storage. Start the day nice and fresh with a few laps in the pool that is outside the main bedroom with quick, easy access via a set of double glass doors. When the morning workout is complete, shower in the ensuite and change in the adjoining dressing room. There are a further two bedrooms, both with carpets and built-in robes. Working from home is also on option with a semi-attached home offi ce that could be a rumpus room.


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Great Presenation & Beachside Location Low maintenance living just 500m from the sand! Superbly maintained home set behind established front gardens, enjoys spacious north facing open plan living with both gas heating and airconditioning. A well fitted kitchen, master bedroom with WIR, large bathroom complete with spa bath and second bedroom with BIR. All complemented by a single carport, sealed driveway and paved outdoor area.

Everything You NeedPerfect for a family needing a little more space this home, located in a quiet court location includes two separate living zones plus a central kitchen, master bedroom with WIR & FES, family bathroom and three toilets. Internal comforts of gas heating and air conditioning. Impressive undercover outdoor entertaining area complete with a built-in bar.Double carport and concrete driveway.

Don’t Go Past ThisSet on a generous 755m2 block this neat BV home of-fers a well lit dining area & good sized kitchen with new gas stove. A comfy lounge area is kept comfortable by a gas wall furnace & air-conditioning. All 3 bedrooms have BIR’s, the main has dual access to the family bathroom. Single carport and double steel garage in the backyard that offers room for further expansion or room for a 2nd dwelling (STCA).

Designed For ComfortThis modern unit, one of 2 on the block has no body corporate and is very private. Light and bright with a large open plan kitchen, meals and living area with dishwasher, GDH and a s/system r/ cycle air conditioner. This 3 bedroom home has two bathrooms and a double remote garage with direct internal access plus a fantastic undercover entertaining area making it all done and ready for you to move in and enjoy!

Quality Built, Quality LocationSituated in a brilliant court location and built to a high standard this home features a formal entry, formal lounge and dining areas plus a roomy timber kitchen with walk in pantry. The master bedroom has WIR & FES and BIR’s to the other two bedrooms plus family bathroom. Internal comforts are gas heating, air conditioner and fire place. Expansive paved outdoor area, garage and only minutes to all of Rosebud’s major conveniences.

Tranquil LivingCharming, high set home on an impressive 1300m2 block. The property offers a great country feel with welcoming front verandah and rear sun deck. Features a tiled entry, two separate living areas incorporating a formal lounge room and a combined kitchen/meals/living area as well as beautiful garden vistas from all rooms. Includes air conditioning, hydronic heating plus a generous double drive through garage and a circular driveway.

Something Truly SpecialSet amongst impressive well established gardens on a lush 982m2 allotment in the picturesque McCrae hillside. Spacious three bedroom home enjoys a formal entry and a generous living area that opens out onto the under cover decked area. As new kitchen plus meals area, family bathroom and further complemented by a huge secure backyard overlooking Arthurs Seat together with tandem double garage and paved driveway.

Great Bush And Bay ViewsWith stunning Bay views and Arthur’s Seat National Park as a backdrop, this neat and tidy property is sure to appeal. Includes three bedrooms and a family bathroom has a spa bath. Modern kitchen plus a large, bright utility room. Highlighted by a spacious, light filled dining and living area, serviced by GDH and s/system air-conditioning, with fabulous views out to Port Phillip Bay. Set on a huge 1084m2 block with loads of potential.

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ROSEBUD $358,000 ROSEBUD $384,500 ROSEBUD $389,000 ROSEBUD $419,000

ROSEBUD $419,000 ROSEBUD $469,000 MCCRAE $495,000 MCCRAE $552,000

5986 3000Breathing new life into real estate

SHOP 9, 967-991 PT NEPEAN RD, ROSEBUD

Spacious sanctuaryPOSITIONED in a picturesque pocket of beachside Mornington, this impressive home radiates quality and class. Being close to beaches and cafes, a great work–life balance is on offer with this townhouse, which features a large executive offi ce. There are three bedrooms with the main bedroom an absolute picture with its balcony and dressing room. The ensuite is minimalist in style with a glass shower screen, vanity and toilet. A sunny lounge and dining area both have bay views and it’s a few steps down to a private patio. The modern kitchen has beautiful granite bench tops and an enormous island breakfast bar that would also serve as a casual dining table.

Address: 9 Alfred Street, MORNINGTONAuction: Saturday 26 November at noonAgency: Kevin Wright Real Estate 72 Main Street, Mornington 5977 2255Agent: Lina Luppino, 0419 571 583

Opportunity knocks in TyabbBUNGUYAN Estate in Tyabb is on the northern edge of the town with an urban growth boundary forming the northern edge, ensuring the rural views cannot be built out.There are 35 allotments in the subdivision ranging in size from 1200 square metres to4046 square metres. Eleven blocks have already been sold. Prospective purchasers should note that there are restrictions on the larger blocks to ensure homes are not built too close to boundaries and all services, including sealed roads, which will be provided prior to settlement, with title release expected towards the middle of next year.

Bunguyan Estate, TYABBAuction: Saturday 19 November at noon at the Victoriana Function Centre, 126 Marine Parade, Hastings (Melway 154 J9)Agency: Century 21 Homeport, 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555Agent: Kerry-Lee Marshall, 0408 363 686


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5986 818844 Years on the Peninsula

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1377 Point Nepean Rd, Rosebud

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ONLY 3 LEFTChoice of three, one bedroom brick veneer and tile units ready to mmove in end of November. Features include open plan lounge, dining area, well-appointed kitchen with d/w. Bathroom, laundry & toilet. Together with heating & cooling, wall-

Remote control roller door garage and easy care landscaped gardens.

CALL NOW TO INSPECT TODAYONLY $265,000 EACH

ROSEBUD WEST $265,000

LOT 15/50 WINGARA DRIVE

ROSEBUD $310,000

BRAND NEW 2 BEDROOM UNITS.

STAGE 3 & 4 NOW AVAILABLE ONLY 18 REMAIN.

Featuring two bedrooms, open plan lounge, dining and kitchen areas. Bathroom, laundry and toilet. Remote control roller door garage. Together with heating,

garden.

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LOTS 17&18 / 50 WINGARA DRIVE

A LITTLE GEMSituated opposite the beach at the McCrae end of town & within easy walk to shopping centre. Comprising of two

hotplates plus pantry. Combined bathroom/laundry and separate toilet. Single carport with BBQ picnic area and children’s playground on-site. Excellent holiday retreat

with good potential for capital growth.

ROSEBUD $285,000

5/757 POINT NEPEAN ROAD

BAY VIEWS AND SUNSETSFabulous bayviews and sunsets are an outstanding feature of this neat & tidy two bedroom home on a generous 834sqm block. Ideal for a holiday retreat the home includes comfortable open plan lounge, dining, kitchen area - gas heating and air conditioner. Main bedroom with ensuite.Together with paved driveway, carport, garage and garden

sheds. Inspection an absolute must !

ROSEBUD $495,000

CHARM, SPACE AND COMFORTImmaculately presented home on a 1 acre block. Home includes 3 bedrooms (two with ensuite) plus a study. A huge open plan hostess kitchen/dining/lounge has access to timber deck. Theatre room off the dining area, ducted heating, r/ cycle air conditioning and in-ground swimming pool abuts the BBQ entertaining space. Two

separate three car garages.

ROSEBUD WEST $895,000

1 CARRINGTON DRIVE

486 WATERFALL GULLY ROAD

BRAND NEW QUALITY TOWNHOUSEWithin easy walking distance to all amenities yet quietly tucked away in a side street, this townhouse includes three bedrooms, FES to main, GDH, quality s/steel appliances, granite bench tops and wrap around waterfall breakfast bar to the kitchen. Both master bedroom and lounge have access to the timber deck via

double glass sliding doors.

ROSEBUD $485,000

BRAND NEW ONE BEDROOM UNITS

1/1 MOORFIELD DRIVE

SET on the McCrae hillside, this sensational home is framed by impressive gardens on a lush, 982-square metre allotment. With formal entry and brightly decorated living areas, the whole interior has a vibrant atmosphere that will please many. Red splashbacks stand out against the porcelain white cupboards and bench tops of the kitchen, which still presents in as-new condition with quality Smeg appliances including gas under-bench stove. The dining and lounge areas have gas ducted heating and air-conditioning and both open on to the large undercover deck that overlooks the beautifully landscaped backyard. There are three large bedrooms and the master bedroom features an ensuite and built-in robe. The level block is very secure and the home sits nicely behind a picket fence and is complete with a double garage and paved driveway.

The hills are alive...

Address: 108 Cinerama Crescent, McCRAEPrice: $495,000Agency: Flynn & Co. Shop 9/967-991 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud, 5986 3000Agent: Michael Flynn, 0400 598 191

THIS quality, craftsman-built home is sure to impress with 31 squares (approx) of family living space on a huge, fully landscaped 1100-square metre allotment in the prestigious Summerfi elds Estate of Mornington. High ceilings provide a spacious interior with beautiful spotted gum fl oors throughout the sunny family area and the modern kitchen, which has granite bench tops, stainless-steel appliances and loads of cupboard space. There are four big bedrooms, three with built-in robes. The stunning master suite features an ensuite and walk-in robe. There is a separate study and rumpus room, and a second living room upstairs. An entertainment deck is fully covered and has mains gas and a brick barbecue. This stand out property has space galore so there will always be plenty of room for the family.

An invite to be impressed

Address: 8 Ellabella Way, MORNINGTONPrice: $710,000 – $760,000Agency: Noble Wilson Real Estate, 1/10 Main Street, Mornington, 5976 8000Agent: Chris Wilson, 0417 147 307


CENTURY 21 Home Port2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, HastingsTelephone: 5979 3555 century21hastings.com.au

Smart move.Home Port

FRANKSTON6 Guildford Close - Melway Ref 102 H8

REALISATION AUCTION - CLOSE TO GOLF COURSE

Lovingly maintained 4 bedroom family residence needing some re-decoration. All the extras including crackling open fire to lounge, ducted gas heating, full ensuite and WIR tomaster, BIR’s in all other bedrooms, air con to living area, formal meals area with sliding glass door to partly paved back yard, updated kitchen with near new wall oven, hot plates plus pantry and built-in bar. Corner block with north facing full length verandah, brick double drive through garage off side street, refurbished tile roof and large shed. A quality home in a quiet court. MUST BE SOLD ON THE DAY

AUCTION

Auction Saturday November 26at 11.00am on site,

Terms 10% deposit. Balance 30/60/90 days

Inspect Saturdays from November 5th 10.30 - 11.00am

Contact Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686

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HASTINGS1a Edward StreetREALISATION AUCTION - SEASIDE LOCALE

300 METRES TO THE FORESHORE.Located in a dress circle location, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to buy an affordable & comfortable home at the market price. Vendor’s instructions are clear - they want this property sold. Boasting original features throughout, combined with a classy renovation. Featuring new carpet, fresh paint, updated bathroom, renovated kitchen with new cooking appliances, new roof and the house has been re-stumped & re-wired. Classic features of the property include original OFP & ornate ceiling roses. Will suit investors, first home buyers, retiree’s, singles, families - the options are fantastic & the location even better!!

AUCTION

Auction Saturday December 10at 12.30pm on site,

Terms 10% deposit on signing Balance 30/60 days

Inspect Saturdays 3.30-4.00pm

Contact Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686

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CRIB POINT19 Pettit Street

TAKE A LOOK AT ME

Inspect Saturday 11.30-12 NoonPrice $310,000 - $340,000Contact Wilma Green 0407 833 996

Lovely, well presented and affordable home located in a tranquil street just around the corner from the reserve and footy ground. Offering 3 bedrooms, informal living and large deck accessed from the meals area. A private backyard has mature trees and established gardens all set on a low maintennace block. Anyone buying on a budget should be pleased with this one.

NEW LISTING

NEWLISTING

SOMERVILLE37 Deanswood Drive

FOR THE BUDGET BUYER

If you are looking for a three bedroom home located opposite a park and reserve this property is worth an inspection. Set on a slightly elevated block of 643 square metres, this home has sandstone brick front and back with side verandahs making for a pleasant street appeal. Internally the home has everything a first home buyer, retireee or astute investor would require.

InspectSaturday 1.45- 2.15pmPrice $310,000 - $340,000Contact Wilma Green 0407 833 996

NEW LISTING

BITTERN

5 Seaglades Lane

SUPERIOR SEA VIEWS ON SEAGLADES

Sensational 4 bedroom, two storey family residence of approx. 350m² set on 10 acres (approx) with stunning uninterrupted views over Western Port Bay. Inspired by an ‘Olde Worlde’ theme, this residence just oozes warmth, character and charm with huge dormer windows, soaring ceilings with exposed beams, mezzanine accommodation level plus additional room above for future expansion, a huge bay window overlooks park like gardens and much more. Outside is a 13.5 mx20m workshop with full staff amenities including kitchen, office, and bathroom.

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Price $1.25 - $1.35 million

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CENTURY 21 Home Port2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, HastingsTelephone: 5979 3555 century21hastings.com.au

Smart move.Home Port

EXCLUSIVE LARGE LOTS – 1200m2 - 4000m2

FOR SALE NOW OR AUCTION 19 NOVEMBER COMMENCING AT 12 NOONVICTORIANA FUNCTION ROOM - 126 MARINE PARADE, HASTINGS, 3915 MELWAYS REF: 154 H9TERMS: 10% DEPOSIT, BALANCE 1ST JULY 2012 OR 14 DAYS AFTER TITLE RELEASE, WHICHEVER IS LATER

BUNGUYANBUNGUYAN

Space where your family can grow - Part of an Established CommunityBig Backyards with Space for a Pool or Tennis Court, Rural Views &

Landscaping, Beautiful Parklands & Children’s Playground

Contact exclusive agent Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686 for details2100 Frankston-Flinders Road Hastings Ph: 5979 3555 www.century21hastings.com.auAll drawings in this brochure are artist’s impressions only. They should not be interpreted as an exact representation of the completed development. This brochure is not intended to form part of the contractual agreement between buyer and seller

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ROSEBUD 126 Rosebud Foreshore$79,000 - $85,000A Showcase of Entertaining ExcellenceSuperb large beach box approx. 3.5m x 7.5m in a

families and a deeper channel and boat launching

Private Sale

Inspect: By Appointment



MOUNT MARTHA 28 Sunhill Road

Lifestyle with a View

Private Sale

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MORNINGTON 80 Prince Street $730,000 - $780,000

Private Sale

Inspect: Saturday 3.30-4.00pm 4 2 2


5976 80001/10 Main St. Mornington VIC 3931www.noblewilson.com.au

MORNINGTON 8 Ellabella Way $710,000-$760,000

a separate rumpus/games room & 2nd living area

Private Sale

Inspect: Saturday 11.30 - 12.00pm

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MORNINGTON 44 Serenity Way

Simply Stunning

estate lies this immaculately presented Metricon home. Featuring spacious study, 2 living areas and a large rumpus room, this 32 square (approx.) residence will appeal to the most discerning of buyers. Luxurious master bedroom, study and a

main alfresco areas.

Private Sale

Inspect: Saturday 2.00-2.30pm

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MORNINGTON 1/3 Hunter Street$590,000-$630,000Exclusive Cloverleigh Developement

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www.conleyluff.com.au

MORNINGTON $349,000 NEG.

2/23 Marine Street Inspect Sat 3-3.30pm or by appointment


4/7 Wood Street Inspect Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment

NEST OR INVEST!This spotlessly presented BV unit would be an ideal starter for a first home buyer or astute investor. Set at the rear of a small group of only 4, this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit offers a large granite topped kitchen with S/steel appliances, an adjacent dining area, large open living room that leads out to an entertaining area & courtyard garden. Other features include GDH, S/system R/cycle air conditioning, decorative cornices & single garage..

MOOROODUC AUCTION: SATURDAY. 26TH NOVEMBER AT 2.30PM

395 Bentons Road Inspect Sat 2- 2.30pm or by appointment

“TOORONG” – LUXURY HOME ON APPROX. 5PARK-LIKE ACRES ESTIMATED PRICE RANGE - $830,000 - $930,000Set in the peninsulas equestrian heartland, this family home enjoys peace and serenity. With a fenced perimeter and discrete machinery shedding, the picturesque property is a blank canvas for horse lovers to section into paddocks as required with space for stables and menage. At the centre of the property, the three-bedroom home has been beautifully renovated to include a large open plan living area, sunroom with a wood heater and atrium-style windows that highlight the green surrounds and family room positioned to overlook the IG pool. A brand new kitchen boasts stone benchtops and Smeg s/steel appliances inc. dishwasher. The master bedroom suite also has double doors opening to the covered alfresco area and pool and includes dressing room & stylish ensuite. The property also has a semi attached home office or rumpus room, double carport, two water tanks with a 40,000 litre capacity and private bore which is in need of repair.

MORNINGTON $527,000 NEG

13 Ruby Cove Inspect Sat 1-1.30pm or by appointment

INDIVIDUAL DESIGN WITH EXCELLENCE IN MIND Be captivated by this brand new craftsman’s’ built home with all the extras & a 6 star energy rating. Set on an easy care 322m2 allotment within easy walking distance to Benton’s Junior College, Benton’s Square shopping centre, buses & local parks this ultra-modern home consists of 4 large bedrooms, master with FES & WIR, separate formal lounge with gas log fire, large central kitchen with stone benches, pantry & s/steel appliances, spacious family/meals area with s/system air condi & decked alfresco entertaining area.

MORNINGTON NEG OVER $520,000

61 St. Mitchell Circuit

BIG LIVING 4 BEDDER NEAR THE WETLANDS!This spotless 4 bedroom BV home has FES/WIR to the large master, 3 large separate living areas comprising of elegant formal lounge, huge tiled family room & rumpus/games room. An entertainer’s kitchen with s/steel appliances, separate dining or study, double garage & inviting paved outdoor BBQ area with pergola. Including ducted heating and s/s r/cycle air/con & double gate rear access to the superb 1000m2 lot.FABULOUS FOR A HAPPY FAMLY

Inspect Sat 12-12.30pm or by appointment

MAKING A SPLASH IN SUMMERFIELDS!A superb 1304m2 court lot is an ideal setting for this big living BV home featuring a West Australian Limestone facade, beautiful polished timber flooring and a 7x7m deck overlooking the solar heated I.G. pool. With 4 bedrooms plus study (master with FES (spa)/WIR), formal entry & spacious lounge, vinyl wrap kitchen with s/steel 900mm appliances & walk-in pantry, dining room, large family room, big separate rumpus or games room & double auto garage with internal access. Including ducted heating, evaporative cooling, 9” ceilings, downlights, dishwasher & secure parking for a boat or caravan.

MORNINGTON $469,000 NEG

2/17 Neptune Street Inspect Sat 3-3.30pm or by appointment

EASE AND CONVENIENCE BY THE SEASIDEIt’s just a pleasant walk to Fishermans Beach and Main St shops and restaurants from this sparkling brick veneer villa. Move in & soak up the lifestyle or kick start your property portfolio with a sought-after beachside address. This spotless home includes 2 large bedrooms (master with FES & WIR), spacious lounge & formal dining room, central kitchen w/ dishwasher and adjoining family room . Garage with internal access, high ceilings, GDH & large north facing courtyard garden complete this fine property.

MOUNT MARTHA $647,000 NEG.

9 Sarshas Way Inspect Sat 2-2.30pm or by appointment

COMBINING ALL ASPECTS OF FAMILY LIVINGAn inviting garden setting on a superb 1055m2 lot invites you into this most attractive & skillfully designed family home. With 3 bedrooms (FES/WIR to large master), study, 3 spacious living areas with GDH & s/system - r/cycle air conditioning, stylish central kitchen with dishwasher, double garage & a large covered/paved entertaining area with fireplace & café blinds with side access to the big 9x5 powered colorbond shed at rear.

MORNINGTON $567,500

6 Billabong Close

Inspect Sat 12-12.30pm or by appointment

SO NICE TO COME HOME TOBeautiful gardens & a big 991m2 court lot in the Lakeside Estate provide a most attractive setting for this stylish brick veneer home. Offering 3 large bedrooms plus study (FES & WIR), formal lounge & dining rooms with vaulted ceilings & open fireplace, a light filled central kitchen with meals area, a large family room to the rear looking out over the huge yard and double auto garage & shed.

MORNINGTON AUCTION: SATURDAY 10TH DECEMBER AT 12.30PM

4 Cottage Place Inspect Sat 12- 12.30pm or by appointment


7/21 Lucerne Street Inspect Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment

Auction

ONE OUT OF THE BOXIf you are looking to downsize size but not space than this well presented villa could be prefect. Offering large living compared to most other villas you will be impressed by the privacy & space that is offered. With large lounge looking out to lovely rear yard, spacious kitchen & adjacent meals area, large master has WIR & dual entry bathroom. Outside, there is a huge Stratco undercover entertaining area with café blinds & single garage. Also including ducted heating & refrigerated cooling. An inspection is a must.

SO CLOSE TO BEACH & TOWNIn a small group of 4 only this appealing BV Villa could be a most comfortable and convenient home or an ideal Investment. With 2 generous bedrooms both with built-in robes, spacious lounge with gas heating, kitchen with adjoining meals, single garage plus roomy rear courtyard.

Auction


www.rogermcmillan.com.au211B Point Nepean Road, Dromana. Phone 5981 8181

Roger McMillan 0410 583213

Steve Edmund0419 396976

DROMANA $450,000-$479,000

Steve Edmund 0419 396 976

3 UNIT SITE (STCA)15 Palm Grove

DROMANA $240,000-$265,000

Roger McMillan 0410 583 213

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2/36 Brasser AvenueDROMANA $328,000

Roger McMillan 0410 583 213

CORNER BLOCK – 2 UNIT SITE (STCA)25 Canna Street

DROMANA $650,000-$700,000


IMPRESSIVE VIEWS – IMPRESSIVE LIVING20 Glenwood Avenue

DROMANA $695,000


WATCH THE SHIPS AND RELAX!21 Hillview Street

MARKET PLACE >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Address: 486 Waterfall Gully Road, ROSEBUDPrice: $895,000Agency: David Short Real Estate, 1377 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud, 5986 8188Agent: Wayne Robertson, 0438 255 594

ON a 4046-square metre block complete with manicured lawns, fruit trees and low maintenance rock gardens, this home is discretely positioned at the end of a long, sealed driveway. The parking areas are enormous with two high-span, three-bay garages for horse fl oats and boats, and plenty of turning space. The home is quite sunny with sliding glass doors along the merbau timber deck allowing for plenty of natural light to spill into the living rooms. Two of the three bedrooms have their own ensuites and, as with the lounge and dining areas, have access to the timber deck. A galley-style kitchen has a twin-drawer dishwasher, wall oven and a surprising amount of cupboard space. Enjoy the warmer months around the in-ground swimming pool and adjoining barbecue area, both nestled among native plants and an expansive paved area with shade sails.

Everything falls into place Reach out for the sunriseAVAILABLE for the fi rst time, this impressive, double-storey brick-veneer home enjoys a privileged location with comprehensive bay vistas from the upstairs balcony. Ideal as a permanent residence or weekend retreat, there is plenty of space for everyone with four bedrooms including a main bedroom with ensuite. Two of the bedrooms are to the right as you walk through the tiled hallway to the rear of the home, where the kitchen and open-plan dining and family room are located. Upstairs are a further two bedrooms, second bathroom and lounge, which could even be a stunning fi fth bedroom with access to the balcony. A big double garage has drive-through access to the backyard with another parking bay for a boat and trailer.

Address: 9 Sunset Way, DROMANAPrice: $695,000 plusAgency: Stockdale & Leggo, 193 Point Nepean Road, Dromana, 5987 3233Agent: Anthony McDermott, 0403 161 125


www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/dromana

193 Point Nepean Road,Dromana VIC 3936 5987 3233

Price $525,000 PlusInspect Sun 12.00-12.30pmContact 03 5987 3233

4 Victoria Street Safety BeachLocation, Location, Location!!!

There are many reasons to view this fantastic home. that is just 450 meters (approx.) to the beach. This stunning family home features 2 entertaining areas, 3 bedrooms + study, master with FES & WIR and 2 separate living zones. Open plan living, GDH, evaporative cooling, spa bath, single garage with internal access. This home is low maintenance & ready to move in.

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Dromana9 Great Reasons Why...

Price $395,000 +Inspect By AppointmentContact 03 5987 3233

Positioned in a fantastic part of Dromana this great home is ideal as a weekend getaway, permanent home or investment property. With 3 bedrooms, open plan living, renovated kitchen & bathroom, 2 great entertaining decks & garage with power & water. Possible subdivision potential (STCA), land 742sqm approx.

holiday or invest

What A Property & What A View!!!

With views back to the city this 5 bedroom home boasts master with spa en-suite, brand new carpets, polished floor boards, 3 living areas, double garage - all on an enormous block of 2469sqm (approx) of landscaped gardens. The home is all on one level with decking to the front and rear. The rear deck is covered for year round use. Separate driveway and access to rear yard for caravan or boat.

Price $695,000 - $735,000Inspect By AppointmentContact 03 5987 3233

McCraeOpportunity Of A Lifetime

Away from the hustle & bustle and set on an elevated McCrae hillside position these 2 substantial building blocks, both with wide bay views as far as the eye can see, are offered for the first time in 55 years. The current 3 bedroom home is across the two titles and is perfect for a holiday retreat or for future development into two homes. Total land area: 1600sqm app.

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DromanaWalking Distance To The Beach

Price $340,000 - $360,000Inspect By AppointmentContact 03 5987 3233

Less than 12 months old, this 2 bedroom unit is only approx. 600 metres to the foreshore and shopping precinct. Both bedrooms have BIRs, separate bathroom and laundry, kitchen with Caesar stone bench tops, s/steel appliances inc. dishwasher, gas cook top and electric oven. With low maintenance gardens and timber entertaining deck, water tank and single carport.

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Safety BeachOutstanding Beach Retreat

Price $349,000Inspect By AppointmentContact 03 5987 3233

Live, lease out or use as a weekender the choice is yours! A tranquil setting and only 300 metres to the Peninsula’s best beach! This tremendous residence offers 3 bedrooms, spacious meals and living areas, ample bench and storage space in kitchen, gas heating and lots of potential for renovation. Enclosed yard and garage. Move fast this one is HOT!!!!!

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DromanaA Fantastic Opportunity


This appealing BV home is set upon 601sqm block (approx) and boast 3 bedrooms with BIRs and brand new carpets, floating floor boards in the lounge and near new kitchen, Coonara wood fire, fully fenced rear yard, rear deck with second toilet. With a single carport and plenty of room for the boat/caravan or any other toys. This home is a great buy, don’t miss out.

DromanaCorner Block - Being SOLD Fully Furnished!


This very neat & tidy brick home has 3 bedrooms all with polished floor and BIRs. Open plan dining/meals area and kitchen, ample bench space in kitchen, gas cooking, GDH and a carport at the rear of the home. Low maintenance, near new fencing and some established fruit trees. Call now, sure not to not last as is being sold with all current furniture!

first home buyer

47 Nepean Highway Safety BeachWalk To The Beach!!

Price $395,000 +Inspect Wed 5-5.30pm & Sun 1-1.30pmContact 03 5987 3233

An easy, flat walk to one of the area’s best beaches and sited on approx. 660sqm block this much loved holiday home is a fantastic opportunity for the astute buyer. With some TLC you can bring this home back to its former glory or build a great family home or (STCA) develop block into a 2 unit site. The choice belongs entirely to the lucky purchaser.

holiday or invest

29 Seacombe Street DromanaThe Future

Price $470,000Inspect Thurs 5.00-5.30pmContact 03 5987 3233

What will the worth of this pproperty be in ten years time? Buy now and reap any future rewards. Set just 350m (approx) from the Dromana foreshore, walking trails, public transport and shops this fantastic property could be rented while you are seeking town planning approval to build two units or townhouses (S.T.C.A.). Highly motivated seller!

walk to beach

DromanaSurprising Inside - Inspection A Must!


This near-new residence has been designed and built with no expense spared. Stunning polished timber floors, an abundance of natural light and large open plan living are just a few of the many features. Each bedroom has its own bathroom, s/steel appliances inthe kitchen with lots of bench space & cupboards. LU garage, rear enclosed yard with garden shed. CALL NOW!

like new


DromanaOwner Says Sell! Ready To Realise!

This generous townhouse is HUGE in comparison to others. Quality built and solidly constructed this elaborate residence has space for the whole family. With 5 bedrooms, 2 living areas & 3 bathrooms. There is GDH & evaporative cooling throughout. Covered outdoor entertaining area & enclosed yard with possible access for boat, caravan or jet ski/s. North facing balcony with bay glimpses. Huge double garage..

DromanaSpace For The Whole Family - Must Be SOLD!

Price Negotiable over $490,000Inspect By AppointmentContact 03 5987 3233

Set on an elevated position with many pleasing features throughout this family home boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas + rumpus. There are bay views from the upstairs lounge, master bedroom and decking area. An excellent outdoor entertaining area leads to the solar heated swimming pool and backyard. Carport and lots of off street parking.

Price $660,000 plusInspect Sat 2.00-2.30pmContact 03 5987 3233

7 Raymond Drive DromanaPeaceful, Private & Picturesque!

Situated high on the hillside this beautifully presented home is full of character & charm with bay views from the dining, kitchen and deck areas. Open plan living, polished floors, sun filled rooms, 4 bedrooms (main ensuite & WIR) + study + studio. Large kitchen with s/steel appliances and bench space. Double garage + work shed. Land size 1144sqm (approx).

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DromanaSensational Panoramic Bay Views

Designed to capture every degree of a North facing bay view this home features sun-filled living rooms. Deceptively large there are four bedroom, master with ensuite and open plan kitchen, meals and family area. Downstairs is a mulit-purpose room for rumpus or 5th bedroom. This imprressive homes is complete with GDH, garage, additional off-street parking and a fully fenced backyard.

Dromana

Price $1.075 millionInspect By AppointmentContact 03 5987 3233

14 Apartments, Ready To Start Building - Close To Beach

Just 50 metres (approx) from the Peninsula’s best beach is this once in a lifetime development opportunity. A massive allotment spanning 2857sqm (approx) in size, with plans and permits for 14 apartments. The design is fantastic and will be an icon property in the area. Must be seen to be believed. CALL NOW FOR DETAILS AND DON’T MISS OUT!

Safety Beach

Price $1.8 - $2 millionInspect By AppointmentContact 03 5987 3233

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For Sale 15-17 Capitol Avenue, Balnarring

Only metres to Balnarring Primary School, shopping and the award winning beach this sensational property offers kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dining and lounge with air conditioning and a master bedroom with retreat, spa ensuite and robes. Three more bedrooms, large family room opening up to an area which includes an in-ground pool, trampoline, play centre and undercover alfresco BBQ area. Other features include a triple garage & GDH. All on 1350sqm block.

Large Family Home

Auction: Sat. December 3 @ 1.30Inspect: Saturday 1-1.30pm

For Sale 21A Bath Street, Mornington

Brand new, with a fabulous position, luxurious appointments, immaculate attention to detail and abundant natural light spilling through the large open plan living room

front balcony and are overlooked by the designer stone kitchen with quality European s/ steel appliances. This home consists of 5 spacious bedrooms, three bathrooms plus powder room and is built over three levels with

three living areas, plenty of storage space and a spacious sunny front sitting room overlooking the designer landscaped gardens.

Elegant Beachside Residence

Price: Offers Over $1.5 million Inspect: Contact agent for times

For Sale 119 Seaview Avenue, Safety Beach

Walking distance from Martha Cove Marina and approx. 500 meters from the Safety Beach fore-shore this superb, luxury two storey townhouse is almost completed. Approx. 27 squares of living comprises of three bedrooms plus a parents retreat, 2 bathrooms, a powder room and two separate living areas. The kitchen has Caesar stone bench tops with tiled splash back, Smeg s/steel appliances, designer tap wear, Rinnai 24hr gas hot water and the living areas have heating with programmable thermostat and s/system air conditioning, generous allowance of lighting and television points & alarm system.

Seaview at Martha Cove

Price: $695,000 - $740,000Inspect: Contact agent for times

For Sale 19 Dorset Road, Mount Martha

Absolutely immaculate four bedroom plus study family home set on approx. 900sqm block. Ideal for permanent living or just for holidaying there is lots of natural light beaming into the family room and main living

outside entertaining area and established gardens. Cook up a storm in the gourmet kitchen with Caesar stone bench tops. The two storey home has master living and FES upstairs with bay views and natural setting.

Fabulous Family Home


For Sale 6 Avery Court, Mount Martha

A luxury two storey rendered Simmons home situated in cul de sac location of prestigious Mount Martha location. The grand entrance has high ceilings and a sweeping stair case leading to the family’s four bedrooms and large retreat with balcony overlooking a semi-rural vista. The double bi- fold doors separate the formal area from the main living areas. A Master chef kitchen with granite bench tops has large pantry and the meals and family room

overlooking in-ground pool.

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For Sale 8 Chateaux Close, Mount Martha

This absolutely stunning entertainers home

parents retreat and FES. If you love entertaining this grand home is for you! Open plan living with a modern kitchen, European appliances and breakfast bar central to family and meals area overlooking alfresco decking and sandstone in ground salt water and solar heated pool. From the rumpus/lounge room to the pool area, your family and friends will envy the large space that surround the home.

Look out summer here we come!


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For Sale

This 4 bedroom plus study home welcomes you with a wide entry opening to the formal

modern kitchen is well equipped with ample storage including a large pantry. The huge master bedroom features a FES with spa & WIR. Other features include theatre room, paved outdoor entertaining area, triple lock-up garage with internet access, CBUS electronic system, alarm, GDH & evaporative cooling. Approx. 1345sqm land.

Price Guide: $720,000 - $760,000Inspect: Contact agent for times

Auction 9 Alfred Street, Mornington

Exclusively positioned in a picturesque beachside pocket between Main Street and the bay this 3 bedroom home radiates quality and class. This luxury townhouse features a sun drenched north facing living and dining area overlooking private patio and entertain-ing area, granite bench tops & European appliances to the kitchen. The master

surroundings, large en-suite, a dressing room and bay views.

Spacious Sanctuary in Prime Position

Auction: Sat. November 26 @ NoonInspect: Saturday 11.30 - 12 Noon


An excellent opportunity to own your own Juice Bar with brand

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Retail ShopRetail shop of approx. 60sqm situated in Barkly Square. Good parking and close to center of town. Available 1st of November. Won’t last at this price.

Lease Price: $2,000 +GST+OGContact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

For Lease – Mornington

Superb Freehold Sale

For Sale – Dromana

NEW

For Lease – Morningtonthe centre of Mornington’s retail area. The owner is willing to split the area to suit your requirements. With a storage room

restaurant/café or many other uses. Long term lease available.

Lease: $5329 Ex. GST + OGS / $376sqm Ex. GST + OGSKevin Wright: 0417 564 454


Shops For LeaseChoice of four shops available for lease either as a whole or

Lease Price: From $1170 pcm + GST + OGContact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Lease – Mount Martha

Mornington. Available 1st August 2011

Lease Price: $1,565 PCM+GST+OGContact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859


Expressions Of Interest InvitedFreehold area measuring 1493 square meters and zoned Business

Well situated between Frankston and thriving Westernport area.

Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale – Baxter

with 5 parking spaces and even a BBQ area outside adjoining the

Lease Price: $2,500pcm + GST + OGSContact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454


Sportswear businessAn opportunity exists to take on this business with exclusive rights to European range of women’s sportswear. This business has been

Lease Price: POAContact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454


Rent Free Period Availableare situated at the beach end of Main Street and would be ideal

Lease Price: From $780pcm + GST + Service FeeContact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454


3 Archer Driveon the market. The factory is leased on a 3 x 3 x 3 yr lease at

Sale Price $920,000Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454.

For Sale – Mornington

First Time Available

set up for professional businesses; EG: accountant/solicitor or

lunchroom. Long term lease available.

Sale Price: $575,000/Lease Price: POAContact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

For Sale or Lease – Mornington

Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

All the hard work has been doneGourmet café in Baxter that is newly furbished and ready to go. The business enjoys excellent exposure and passing trade and includes a 3 bedroom residence. Excellent lease terms and

Sale Price: $39,000Contact:Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale - Baxter

Karingal Meats

Sale Price: $200,000 + SAVContact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale – Karingal

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SELF STORAGE UNITS AND OFFICES SELLOUT

www.aussiestoragegroup.com.au

DEVELOPERS OFFER:

Investors and owner occupiers

DO NOT MISS OUTFUNDING FROM

DEVELOPERTOO GOOD TO MISS

Mini-tradies factories in Mornington

MAKE US AN OFFER TO RENT OR BUY 72 Main Street, Mornington VIC 3931

MINI STORAGE WAREHOUSESYou can OWN from 34sqm and $72,000

OR RENT at discounted price from $99pw + gst

OFFICES FROM 42sqm & $209,000.

Only 5Be Quick!

INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

THIS is a solid, well-established business specialising in greeting cards and gift lines.If this alone does not tempt you into purchase, it could be the brand-new Hyundai I20ifi ve-door hatch that the vendors are adding to the sale. Well-priced and a genuine sale with motivated vendors, the business shows huge takings and excellent returns, and is an offer too good to go past.

Cards & Gifts, MORNINGTONPrice: On ApplicationAgency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 2255Agent: Kevin Wright, 0417 564 454

Jewellery design, MORNINGTONPrice: $250,000 plus SAV inc. equipment, cabinets and safeAgency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 2255Agent: Kevin Wright, 0417 564 454

A treasure of a businessIF you are looking for the ultimate in lifestyle businesses, Tiare Black Pearl could be it.The business has been established for more than four years in Mornington (and eight years in Olinda) and offers customers stunning, individually designed pearl, gold and diamond jewellery. With a well-earned reputation for unique, well-designed pieces, the business enjoys a loyal customer base and overseas trade. For new owners, jewellery knowledge is not essential as the current owners will provide training and continuing product supply and support as required.

Motor in with rare offer


INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Business Sales Specialistswww.latessabusiness.com.au

50 Playne Street Frankston

Tel: (03) 9781 1588

Long established in good part of town. 6 stations, 3 dryers, 2 basins. Very

reasonable rent, opening 5 ½ days. This will be a great

HAIR & BEAUTY

$40,000 + sav

rooms, 8 stations, 2 basins. Nothing to be done, very

NOW

HAIR SALON

$45,000 + sav

Extensive coolroom, good vehicle. Renovated

18 months ago. KEEN VENDOR

FRUIT & VEG. RETAIL

$65,000 + sav

Worldwide organization,

DRAMA ACADEMY

$57,500 + F/fee

available.

CAFE

NOW $57,000 + sav

Clients from the city to

Corps and Estate Agents and private residential

properties. Est 12 years,

LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE

NOW $55,000

plans. Residential & light commercial projects –

property developers. Work

ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING SERVICES

NOW $58,00 + SAV

Wide range of organic

& herbal dispensary, comprehensive website.

HEALTH FOODS

$159,900 + sav

Will trial on $10,000 pw.

residential area. 4 self cleaning deep fryers. 2 bm

accomm. Lease has 5 years

FISH & CHIPS

$300,000 + sav

Main road location with plenty of parking. Large

commercial kitchen. Opens

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

$160,000 + sav

5 days 6am to 3pm. Est 40 yrs, well known, compact

on $7200 pw. Long lease. Plenty of parking.

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

$170,000 + sav

11 yrs. Well known Asian

imported & dried. 2001

GROCERY

$810,000 + sav

20 washers, 15 dryers,

Open 7 days, staffed 5 ½ days. Great T/O, attached residence inc in monthly

rental. No competition in town.

LAUNDROMAT

$449,000 + sav

to 80 gyms. 4 vehicles

days.

GYM EQUIPMENT

$490,000 inc. stock

Large shop on corner position of main road.

5 ½ days.

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

$499,500 + sav

Tony Latessa: 0412 525 151 No. 1 REIV Accredited Business Agent in Victoria

27 years selling experience based on honesty and reliabilityREIV Business Brokers Committee Member

storage, right on waterway. B: $150,000 + sav

BUSINESS & FREEHOLD

F: $800,000 + GST if applicable

NEW

& broadband contracts. 24/7

Main street location

RETAIL ELECTRONICS

$50,000 + sav

Offering local wine, hampers

LICENSED CAFE / FOODSTORE

$95,000 + sav

NEW

presentation, coolroom, large prep. area. 4 tables & chairs

carpark.

CHARCOAL CHICKEN

$230,000 + sav

for resi. & commercial clients. Pool fencing, self

MANUFACTURE & INSTALLATION

MUST SELL $180,000 + sav

managed by staff.

DISTRIBUTION

$175,000 + sav

only 2 years ago. Owner

years if wanted.

ASIAN FOOD

$290,000 + sav

Well known with high T/O

presented.

HOMEWARES & GIFTS

$300,000 + sav

3 prime movers, 5 refrigerated

Mainly local work, some interstate. 2 large coolrooms, Written contract & standing

REFRIDGERATED TRANSPORT

$1.9 million

every day of the year, vendor

potential. Vendor retiring.

CLEANING SERVICE

$79,000

Great money spinner with low rental in large factory. Work 5 days on demand,

logos, awards, digitizing new designs, tailoring. Vendors

retiring after 17 years.

EMBROIDERY

$340,000 inc. stock

with plenty of preparation area, has coolroom. Est 40 yrs, keen vendor. Trades

daily from 10.30am.NOW

CHARCOAL CHICKEN

$75,000 + sav

NEW

attractive shop, trades 6 days.

HAIRDRESSING

$84,000

has seating for 34. All new

partly managed.

CAFE

$130,000 + sav

yrs, working one day a week.

assistance given.

MANUFACTURING

NOW $100,000 + sav

Commercial kitchen, seats

Corner location with pleasant

CHINESE RESTARAUNT

$119,000 + sav

Well established in modern

NOW

HAIR SALON

$100,000 + sav

appearance, split level. Mainly coffee & cakes,

frontage. Nothing to be done.

CAFÉ

$150,000 + sav

Est 1982.

DRUM HANDLING EQUIPMENT

$372,000 + sav

Operates from twin factories,

large or small. Good

est 18 yrs.

PARTY HIRE SERVICE

NOW $825,000

NEW

RUBBISH REMOVAL

$90,000

Tucker time THIS is a small industrial takeaway in a good corner position trading fi ve days a week from 6am till 2.30pm. The current owner is offering a trial for $6,000 per week, and with a major factory development in the area, business is expected to increase. The current lease expires in February next year with a further two three-year options.

Industrial takeaway, BRAESIDEPrice: $165,000Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Weddings, parties, anything

SPECIALISING in wedding stationery, services and accessories, this business can cater for every couple’s special day. With planning and managing experience, the boutique showroom is open for appointments six days a week. Hire equipment is included in the asking price, as is the website. This is a very well-presented business with many forward bookings. Wedding accessories, CARRUM DOWNSPrice: $95,000 Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151



Expressions of Interest

Membership of the Dromana Foreshore Committee

of Management Inc.

Nominations are being sought from the community for membership of a Committee of Management

that will manage the foreshore reserve in Dromana.

The Committee is responsible for the day to day management, care and protection of the foreshore

reserve on behalf of both the local community and the wider Victorian community.

This is a unique opportunity to become actively involved in management of a highly signifi cant area

of coastal reserve.

Key attributes being sought include interest and enthusiasm, a commitment to caring, protecting

and managing the foreshore reserve of Dromana and an approach to the task that includes

maximising community involvement and participation.

Specifi c interest or skills in one or more of the following areas would be highly regarded.

• Knowledge of community diversity, interest and needs

• Community liaison, education and/or training

• Coastal ecology • Tourism and marketing

• Knowledge of local natural environment • Committee and meeting procedures, and administration

• Environmental management • Business management

• Human resource management • Asset management

• Legal aff airs • Financial management/accounting

• Sport and recreation • Aboriginal and cultural heritage

All registrations of interest will be considered.

Further information and nomination forms are available from the

Department of Sustainability and Environment, from Mr Brendan Kavanagh on (03) 9296 4521.

All Expressions of Interest are to be addressed to:

Mr Richard Davey, Manager, Property Services,

Department of Sustainability and Environment,

30 Prospect Street, Box Hill VIC 3128

or email to: [email protected]

Expressions of interest close 5pm Monday 5 December 2011.

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THE return of the National Green Jobs Corps has been hailed as a victory for common sense by Clean Ocean Foundation CEO James Clark-Kennedy.

The successful youth training program has been funded for a further six months. It was cut in April after running for just a year.

That decision by Queensland-based Max Employment stranded 15 young volunteers who were working to ward

conservation and land management certifi cation on fi ve Mornington Peninsula environmental projects.

The program was relaunched yesterday at Somers foreshore, one of the project sites.

Mr Clark-Kennedy said Flinders MP Greg Hunt had “championed the revival” of the foundation-inspired jobs corp.

Programs interrupted by the April

shutdown included 800 hours of re-vegetation at Somers foreshore that already had a timetable distributed to students, ongoing revegetation at Ca-pel Sound foreshore, revegetation at nearby Chinamans Creek with Norm McKinlay’s ‘Friends’ group, board-walk construction at Waterfall Gully at the back of Rosebud, and ongoing work in Rosebud South and in Latrobe Pde, Dromana.

Corps workers march homeCorps workers march homeGreen again: Relaunching the National Green Jobs Corps at Somers yesterday are volunteers and organisers. Second from right is Greg Hunt with Pam Bannister, of Somers foreshore committee (in yellow top), and natural vegetation adviser Rowan Cuming, of Peninsula Bushworks, left.

ARTIST Linda Marion Parker, who specialises in contemporary and abstract art, is exhibiting her work at Morning Sun Vineyard, 337 Main Creek Rd, Main Ridge, until 21

November.“Linda’s work will inspire and

delight senses. Her soft abstracts are bright,” said Rebecca Lowe of Morning Sun.

The gallery also features

contemporary paintings of wine tasting and music themes. Morning Sun offers “Eat, Paint, Laugh Work-shops” that allow people to explore their creative side at a guided painting workshop combined with lunch.

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Art, wine a winning comboArt, wine a winning combo

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BLUESCOPE Steel’s Western Port hot strip mill rolled its fi nal coil on Wednesday 19 October, 33 years after it began production in March 1978.

Metal Coating Line 5 ceased pro-duction on Saturday 22 October and will be mothballed.

BlueScope said there were no plans to restart the line on a permanent basis at this time.

The Western Port plant retains its cold rolling, metallic coating and painting operations.

BlueScope has cut 1000 jobs as it shuts down production facilities at Western Port and Port Kembla, effectively moving out of the export business.

The 200 jobs lost at Western Port and 800 at Port Kembla, announced on 22 August, are part of a restructure aimed at returning the company to profi tability.

BlueScope reported to the Australian Securities Exchange a $480 million loss on its export business. Along with a writedown on assets, this amounted to a $1 billion loss.

Decommissioning activities on both the hot strip mill and metal coating line 5 expect to be completed early in the new year, the company said last week.

In line with the changes, some areas of the plant are now operating Monday to Friday, refl ective of customer demand.

Western Port manager Bob Pullein said BlueScope remained committed to the Hastings community and its Australian domestic customers.

He thanked employees, local busi ness leaders and the broader

community “for the support they have shown us over the past three months as we have worked to implement these changes which are focused on the long-term viability of our business”.

BlueScope Steel’s vessel the Iron Monarch completed her last voyage of slab cargo to Western Port in line with the closure of the hot strip mill.

The cargo arrived on 4 October and Iron Monarch departed for her return journey to Port Kembla on 6 October.

BlueScope has chartered a con-ventional ship to deliver hot rolled coil to Western Port as feedstock

for the plant’s cold rolling, metallic coating and painting operations.

No decisions regarding the future of Iron Monarch had been made, the company said.

BlueScope has been under pressure because of the strong Australian dollar, rising iron ore and coking coal prices, a weakening domestic market, lower shipping prices for foreign competitors and lower cost Chinese steel.

The company’s share price was $12 before the fi nancial crisis. Yesterday shares were trading at 74.5 cents.

Steel workers rallied outside the offi ces of Flinders federal MP Greg

Hunt on 12 October protesting about the Liberals’ refusal to back the Steel Transformation Plan.

AWU Victorian secretary Cesar Melhem said the Opposition’s failure to support the remaining 800 workers at Western Port was “outrageous”.

The $300 million Steel Trans-formation Plan is part of the carbon tax package, which the unions say will encourage investment, innovation and competitiveness in the Australian steel manufacturing industry.

The protest was jointly organised by the AWU and the AMWU.

Mr Hunt was in Canberra at the time of the rally.

Hot strip mill rolls to a haltHot strip mill rolls to a halt

Royal wave: The Iron Monarch has carried its fi nal cargo to BlueScope Steel’s Western Port plant.

All pumped upAll pumped upROSEBUDROSEBUD CFA has reached its target of CFA has reached its target of $350,000 and is set to order a new “pumper” $350,000 and is set to order a new “pumper” with delivery by next winter.with delivery by next winter.

The brigade on Boneo Rd, next to the police The brigade on Boneo Rd, next to the police station, has 23 volunteer members who are station, has 23 volunteer members who are gearing up to protect the community during gearing up to protect the community during the coming fi re season.the coming fi re season.

Apart from completing training, the volun-Apart from completing training, the volun-teers worked closely with the community to teers worked closely with the community to raise the money.raise the money.

Along the way they received support from Along the way they received support from Hillview Quarries, Southern Peninsula Com-Hillview Quarries, Southern Peninsula Com-munity Fund, Angel Op Shop, All Saints Op munity Fund, Angel Op Shop, All Saints Op Shop, Rotary Club of Rosebud, Rosebud Po-Shop, Rotary Club of Rosebud, Rosebud Po-lice Charity Golf Day, Bunnings Rosebud, lice Charity Golf Day, Bunnings Rosebud, other businesses and community groups and other businesses and community groups and southern peninsula residents.southern peninsula residents.

Customers of the Rye and Dromana com-Customers of the Rye and Dromana com-munity branches of Bendigo Bank contrib-munity branches of Bendigo Bank contrib-uted, including the “Ban the Bulb” program, uted, including the “Ban the Bulb” program, which installs energy-effi cient light globes.which installs energy-effi cient light globes.

Gary Sanford of Rye and Dromana Com-Gary Sanford of Rye and Dromana Com-munity Bank branches last month presented munity Bank branches last month presented to the fi reys $33,000 raised by customers.to the fi reys $33,000 raised by customers.

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It is seeking comments and suggestions It is seeking comments and suggestions from residents by Friday 16 December.from residents by Friday 16 December.

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Brewery to VCATBrewery to VCATFRIENDSFRIENDS of Cape Schanck is appealing in of Cape Schanck is appealing in the planning tribunal the shire council’s ap-the planning tribunal the shire council’s ap-proval of a brewery on the historic Barragun-proval of a brewery on the historic Barragun-da property at Cape Schanck.da property at Cape Schanck.

Last month councillors voted 8-2 to approve Last month councillors voted 8-2 to approve the $6.8 million brewery, restaurant and func-the $6.8 million brewery, restaurant and func-tion room complex in the green wedge zone tion room complex in the green wedge zone proposed by Colonial Leisure Group, a brewing proposed by Colonial Leisure Group, a brewing and hospitality company based in WA and Vic-and hospitality company based in WA and Vic-toria, owned by Computershare’s Chris Morris.toria, owned by Computershare’s Chris Morris.

Colonial Cape Schanck wants to brew Colonial Cape Schanck wants to brew 728,000 litres a year and operate a restaurant 728,000 litres a year and operate a restaurant and function centre for 150 people.and function centre for 150 people.


THE number of whales being washed up dead on our beach-es may be a result of the overall increase in the whale popu-lations.

The latest carcass to come ashore on the Mornington Pe-ninsula was found earlier this month at the western end of Koonya Beach, near Sorrento.

Dolphin Research Institute exe cu tive director Jeff Weir said the 9.5-metre humpback had been “heavily hammered” by sharks before being washed ashore.

Its blubber was not very thick, which was a normal con-dition for a sub-adult humpback that had completed a long migration from the Antarctic.

Mr Weir said the humpback was one of “a handful” re-cently reported washed ashore between the peninsula and southern New South Wales.

“We don’t think there’s anything strange happening and there’s no need to go looking for a smoking gun.

“What we’re seeing is probably the result of increasing numbers of whales. It’s good evidence of a population in-crease.

“Annual migration is a huge phys io logical drain on a whale. It’s a big migration and a very stressful strategy.”

A week-old dead common dolphin found near the dead humpback was also evidence “that it’s a risky business being a mammal”, Mr Weir said.

In April 2010 a fi ve-tonne, 13.5-metre long juvenile full blue or pygmy blue whale was washed ashore at Flinders.

It, too, had been savaged by sharks and Parks Victoria erected signs warning of sharks continuing to be attracted to the area by the rotting carcass.

Jane Burke, who lives near Koonya Beach, said foxes were also likely to be feeding off the dead humpback.

Ms Burke hoped the increased num ber of visitors to the beach would not threaten the survival of recently hatched hooded plover chicks.

A pair of the endangered birds had successfully bred on the beach and Ms Burke was anxious that visitors realised dogs were only allowed there before 9am and that they must be kept on a leash.

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Whale’s death a sign of healthy numbersWhale’s death a sign of healthy numbers

For the record: Whale researchers take measurements of the dead humpback whale washed ashore at Koonya. Picture: Dan Burke


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The State Government doesn’t care about VCAL students on the Mornington Peninsula. That’s why they’re cutting $48 million funding for VCAL Coordinators in secondary schools.

Students at Mornington, Mount Eliza, Dromana, Rosebud, Somerville and Westernport Secondary Colleges will be seriously affected by this decision.

Nearly 90% of VCAL students go on to participate in further education, training or work.

VCAL coordinators are essential - they link students with future training and job opportunites.

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By Terri RewTHERE is no doubt about it: with the hectic pace of our modern lifestyle it appears that a number of people are caught up in the daily grind of surviv-ing the week only to collapse in a heap on the weekend.

This is not quality of living. How-ever, there is hope at hand.

In February last year the Medicine Buddha Tantrayana Meditation Cen-tre opened at 132 Kars St, Frankston South.

Now don’t get caught up in the long name of the place and think it’s some hippy joint; rather it is truly a tranquil haven to unwind, relax and learn how to live a quality life again.

The centre is run by spiritual direc-tor The Venerable Lobsang Tendar, (pictured right), along with two or-dained nuns, Ani Sonam (Annelis) and Ani Chodron (Dorothy). Together, the three are educating people to live a quality and refreshing life again.

Lama Tendar was born in the Kham district of eastern Tibet and became a monk in the Mahayana tradition at the age of 12 at Dego Samdrupling Mon-astery.

His intensive studies, including seven years at Gyuto Ramoche Mon-astery and 14 years at the highly re-spected Gyuto Tantric University in India, taught him the ancient art of Tibetan tantric chanting, prayer and meditation.

At the Gyuto Tantric University, Lama Tendar achieved fi rst division in specialisation on all subjects pertain-ing to tantra discipline, the highest de-

Happiness not just by chantHappiness not just by chant

gree offered by the university.What this means in lay terms is Lama

Tendar is a highly educated healer, and can make a marked difference in peo-ple’s lives.

The centre runs weekly medita-tion classes, Tibetan yoga classes and Dharma classes (learning the inherent wisdom contained within the philoso-phy of Tibetan Buddhism). Dharma practice complements meditation and helps to understand the nature of real-ity.

While the yoga classes improve both physical and mental health, the medi-tation classes help clear your mind of everyday stress to create a clear and

calm mind. It helps you experience more positivity and joyfulness in your everyday life, while learning skills to becoming more peaceful in a stressful world.

Lama Tendar also teaches traditional Tibetan Buddhist mandala classes from the Gyuto tradition. Participants bring crayons or paints and are taught how to paint an incredibly beautiful, healing mandala.

Usually the monks create these amazing works of art with coloured sand and they can take many weeks to complete. During a closing ceremony, the sand mandala is wiped away, thus demonstrating life’s impermanence.

Within the Tibetan Buddhist cul-ture there is a big emphasis on kar-ma, which is not unlike retribution in Christian philosophy. Healings, bless-ings and Buddhist counselling is a common-day practise, so Lama Tendar performs, wedding and funeral bless-ings along with many other blessings for particular needs of individuals.

Many devout Christians attending meditation classes who have expe-rienced blessings fi nd it not unlike church blessings. Different languages, different hand movements, but plenty of incense all round.

This is why Lama Tendar is part of the Trika Interfaith Association along

with Father John Dupuche (a Catholic priest) and Swami Samnyasanand (a yogi from the Satyananda tradition).

It is an organisation that raises peo-ple’s awareness of different faiths, encouraging dialogue between the dif-ferent faiths and the common thread of godliness throughout them all.

Only recently, a group of senior citi-zens from a local church had a tour of the centre and found out fi rst-hand what Tibetan Buddhism was about.

Lama Tendar is a proactive indi-vidual and here in Australia has set up the Tibetan Children’s Fund, raising money through classes and workshops to be used for children’s health and education in Tibet. For more informa-tion, visit www.tibetanchildrensfund.org.au.

Medicine Buddha Tantrayana Medi-tation Centre is for anyone wanting to improve their quality of life. It is not a religious doctrine; rather it’s a way of living that many have left behind in their self-absorbed busy lifestyles.

It teaches you integrity of being and heartfelt gratitude to the religious pathway you has chosen. Most impor-tantly, it teaches you how to connect with yourself again and to fi nd inner peace and contentment.

To me, that’s something worth hav-ing.

Call the centre on 8774 1628 and Lama Tendar on 0402 658 336.

The centre holds many events during the year that are enjoyable and fun-fi lled, particularly their New Year’s Eve celebrations.


TRIBES of sleek-bodied mini-hunters are soaking up the sun’s rays and stalking pests in Mornington Peninsula gardens this spring.

Garden skinks are commonly seen ‘backyard buddies’: they are one of nature’s pest controllers helping to keep gardens healthy by controlling insects.

You can join Backyard Buddies, a free program run by Australia’s Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife.

Each month you receive a Backyard Buddies email (B-mail) with tips to make your backyard inviting and safe for native animals. Skinks feature in the November B-mail. Sign up for B-mail and download a free fact sheet about skinks at www.backyardbuddies.net.au.

“Rejoice if you spot sun-loving skinks in your backyard,” said Steve Corbett, CEO of the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife.

“They eat up all the cockroaches, moths, crickets, and insect larvae they can fi nd.”

“Almost every Mornington Penin-sula garden is home to skinks, but due to their timid nature and quick refl exes, you may only ever see them dashing for cover as you approach. To really get a good look at a skink, fi nd a comfortable spot where you usually see them ducking for cover, sit quietly and they may eventually emerge. They’re quite curious about us, too.

“Skinks are lovely creatures with clear dark eyes, ever watchful of danger. Their bodies are covered in smooth shining scales like armour, often shimmering bronze or dark grey,

and their tiny mouths occasionally hide a brightly coloured tongue.”

Tips to encourage skinks in your backyard: Let plenty of leaf mulch accumulate on garden beds – this provides an ideal location for skinks to feed. Restore a skink nest if you disturb

it while digging up the garden. Skink eggs look like tiny chicken eggs but they are soft and rubbery. Lean a small stick in any water bowl or ornamental pond so that any skinks can escape if they fall in. Keep your pets indoors as a single cat can be responsible for thousands of

skink deaths each year. Avoid using pesticides as a skink can be poisoned if it eats a contaminated insect. Include rocks and logs in your gar-den: skinks use them for sunbathing and shelter. If you fi nd a skink in your house, try

to gently catch it and return it to the garden.

“You may think that the humble skink is fairly ordinary, but they get up to a lot of strange and very interesting behaviour,” Mr Corbett said.

“At least one species of Australian skink – the black rock skinks of the Blue Mountains – lives in nuclear and single-parent families just like humans. One or both skink parents stay with their young and live together as a family unit, helping each other out.” Drop tail

“Skinks also have a cunning survival tactic to foil predators. When pursued by an attacker like a bird or a cat, a skink has pre-weakened points in its tail vertebrae which can easily be severed when grabbed or when the skink is terrifi ed.

“The freshly broken tail wriggles and twists wildly, distracting the predator while the lucky skink slips away to freedom,” Mr Corbett said.

“A skink can regrow its tail in a few months, but it costs it a lot of energy. Sometimes, if the tail is damaged but doesn’t come off, a new tail can grow from the injury – resulting in a fork tailed skink. And this can happen multiple times. Some skinks have been found with fi ve tails.

“With nearly 400 species in the skink family, Scincidae, living all over Australia you’re sure to spot some amazing skinks this spring.

Take some time to enjoy them as they go about their business keeping your garden cockroach free.”

Details: (02) 9221 1949 to speak to Steve Corbett, CEO of the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife.

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By Mike HastWESTERNPORT and Penin-sula Protection Council cele-brated its 40th anniversary at a combined birthday and seminar late last month at Somers Yacht Club.

One of the oldest environ-mental asso ciations on the pe-ninsula, it was formed to fi ght industrial expansion of Western Port in the 1960s and 1970s.

Its genesis came at a meeting on 30 December 1970 when more than 600 people rallied at Balnarring racetrack to protest plans by Ampol-Sleigh for a petroleum refi nery at Bittern.

Development of Western Port had already started.

The council’s fi rst meeting was on 4 January 1971. Its aims were and remain to engage in, support and promote: regional and local planning; conserva-tion of natural resources, in-cluding fauna and fl ora; studies of the effects of pollution of all kinds; and protection of the en-vironment.

Plans for Western Port more than 40 years ago included a nuclear reactor on French Is-land, proposed by the Victorian government’s State Electricity Commission, and heavy indus-try stretching from Hastings to Stony Point.

Liberal government Premier Henry Bolte wanted to make Western Port the “Ruhr of Vic-toria”, named after the heavily

industrialised valley in Germa-ny, and the plans sparked a bitter battle between pro-development forces and conservationists.

The “Battle for Western Port” grab bed the national media spotlight on and off for several years.

It led to the ground-breaking Shapiro Report, published in 1975 after two years of re-search by teams of scientists.

The report has informed planning decisions in the re-gion since.

Late last month, Flinders fed-eral MP Greg Hunt called for the creation of a “Shapiro Re-port Mark II” as the state gov-ernment upped the ante to fast-track expansion of the Port of

Hastings to replace Melbourne as the state’s prime container port.

In the 1960s, BP built a refi n-ery at Crib Point, which is now abandoned; John Lysaght Pty Ltd built a steel mill near Hast-ings, now owned by BlueScope Steel; and Esso built a gas re-fractionation plant near the steel mill, which still operates.

Today, unleaded petrol is transported to a storage and distribution centre in Hastings from Crib Point jetty along a 78-kilometre pipeline connect-ing Crib Point to Long Island and Melbourne, which was established in 1970. A 180km pipeline takes crude oil and gas from Bass Strait at Longford to

the Esso installations at Hast-ings built in 1968. Pipelines also connect to two refi neries in Melbourne and Geelong.

Each year about four million tonnes of petroleum product is handled through the state-owned jetties at Crib Point and Long Island Point.

Former WPPC president Bri-an Cuming said that in 1987, the protection council was the leading group in the success-ful campaign against Western Mining Corporation’s ammo-nia and urea plant proposal on the BP site using the Crib Point jetty.

“In 1992 we fought a Shell-Mobil proposal for a major oil import facility at the former BP site,” he said.

“Again an angry public put evidence on the table including the Shapiro Report. The plan was shelved indefi nitely.”

Dr Cuming, now in his 80s, said the protection council and other environmentalists faced a new threat to the important wildlife and tourism qualities of the bay with the state gov-ernment’s proposal to expand the Port of Hastings.

“Western Port is not and has never been the place for indus-try. It is one of the world’s most important wetlands, and has outstanding marine and coastal environmental values.

“More than 350 native plant and 330 native animal species

including reptiles, amphibians, mammals, fi sh and birds live here.”

He said even a minor oil spill would have devastation effects because of tidal movement and shallow areas of the bay.

At Somers, the protection council also celebrated the 40th anniversary of the crea-tion of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, signed by many governments including Aus-tralia in 1971 at the small town of Ramsar in Iran on the coast of the Caspian Sea.

Parts of Western Port and Port Phillip became Ramsar sites in 1982.

The convention, or treaty, provides the framework for na-tional action and international cooperation for the conserva-tion and wise use of wetlands and their resources.

Western Port is one of the three most important areas for migratory waders in Victoria. Surveys show it supports about 10,000 waders, about 12 per cent of the state population.

The Department of Sustain-ability and Environment says Western Port is of national zoo-logical signifi cance as a forag-ing area and high tide roosting site for migratory waders.

“It is of national botanical signifi cance for its extensive salt marsh communities and also has a number of sites of national and international geo-

morphological signifi cance.”WPPC president Karri Giles

said information presented at the seminar showed how an increase in shipping would in-crease the risk of oil spills.

“This was especially poign-ant looking at Western Port out of the Somers Yacht Club win-dows,” she said.

“The need for an economic study was outlined, as a few stevedore jobs doesn’t make up for the threat of job losses in the businesses based on hav-ing a healthy and beautiful en-vironment.

“The basis of our economy down here is providing recrea-tion for Melburnians. Our eco-nomic well-being is safer if we phase out shipping in Western Port and try and protect the bay from other threats.”

Ms Giles said a CSIRO re-port found that if Port Phillip eutrophied (goes belly-up or anoxic), the economy of Mel-bourne would fail and the state government would fall.

“Western Port is very impor-tant to Melbourne’s eco nomy. Watching people sail around happily in crystal-clear water, among playful dolphins, also shows how valuable a clean Western Port is for the health and mental health of families and the health budget.” Westernport and Peninsula Protection Council’s website is www.wppcinc.org

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Conservation cake: Westernport and Peninsula Protection Council committee members Karri Giles, left, Annabel Richards, Liz Sarrailhe (about to cut the cake), Brian Cuming and Sheila Kerr.

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By Stuart McCulloughIT’S often said that you can’t be good at everything. Frankly, I don’t see why not. As immature as it may sound, I have always longed to be a jack of all trades and a master of every single one. It’s fallen out of fashion.

Once, a person would indulge themselves in pursuits that were many as they were varied. In the event that you were able to achieve a reasonable level of profi ciency in these various fi elds of endeavour, you might receive the ultimate badge of honour of being labelled a “Renaissance Man”.

I’ve never really understood the term Renaissance Man. It’s supposed to suggest enlighten-ment, but given that it takes its name from a cultural movement that began in the 14 th century, it’s a term that’s long overdue for a good restumping. And if the term Renaissance Man hasn’t lost its currency, then it has surely been downgraded by Standard and Poors with both default and junk status looming in the not so distant future.

But despite of the term’s limited relevance, I must face the fact that I can never be considered a Renaissance Man. At best, if I make a real effort, I might be described as mid-range Jacobean Man with a

Tudor overlay.Like a decathlete who can

run like a bullet but wouldn’t know his way around a shot put if it came with instructions, I have an Achilles’ heel the size of the Statue of Liberty’s left foot. Indeed, if I was a band, I would be The Red Hot Achilles Peppers, so pronounced is my condition.

For while there are many

fi elds in which I can not only hold my own but also that of the person standing next to me, there is one area of human endeavour in which I am a Grade A, certifi ed dunce. That area is “craft”.

According to the internet, the term craft is often used to describe “a group of artis-tic practices within the fa-mily of decorative arts that

traditionally are defi ned by their relationship to functional or utilitarian products or by their use of such natural media as wood, clay, glass, textiles and metal”.

But of course I can’t help but notice that icy pole sticks and pipe cleaners are missing from the list. Despite that obvious oversight, I will say that my own defi nition is simpler. For me, craft is something that is practised by clog-wearing, muesli-munching hippies that, for all intents and purposes, is about half a notch below witchcraft, so mysterious is it to me.

I grew up in the 1970s. This means that I, and everyone else in my unfortunate generation, had to suffer through the kind of adversity that would see off a weaker bunch of people.

During the Renaissance, child ren had to contend with the likes of the bubonic plague. We, on the other hand, had to deal with fl ared trousers. It gets worse. We also had to endure music’s darkest era during which songs like Racey’s Lay Your Love on Me and Afternoon Delight by the Starland Vocal Band were allowed to roam freely across the earth rather than being hunted down like the vermin they were.

Scoff all you like, but today’s youngsters would probably

reel at the news that in the late 1970s there was a real push to have Afternoon Delight re-place God Save the Queen as our national anthem. Had the public failed to get behind Advance Australia Fair, there’s a good chance that we’d be singing Afternoon Delight every time one of our athletes managed to secure a medal.

Aside from fl ared trousers and hideous music, we also had to endure the ultimate indignity that is craft. Pom poms, knitting nancys, the strange string-with-nail-on-a-plaque thing that every house seemed to have hanging from the wall – these were the various disciplines in which we were schooled on rainy afternoons.

Craft, put simply, is what people did before the internet.

Without fail, afternoons spent doing craft were soul-destroying experiences. This is partly attributable to the fact that I was absolutely useless. Suffi ce to say, I wasn’t even good enough to be considered mediocre. My rudimentary at-tempts to make things out of clay, wood and material were disasters on a Hindenburg scale. Often was the time that my best efforts were greet-ed with cries of “Oh, the inhumanity!”.

My shortcomings were all the more pronounced as a

result of having a brother who was excellent at craft. When we both made pom-poms, my efforts looked like something that had just been assaulted in an alley. My brother’s pom-pom was everything that a pom-pom ought to be. It was bright, it was springy and it was still intact a half hour after it had been made, unlike my own efforts.

If we were each given a bunch of icy pole sticks, I would create something that looked like driftwood, while my brother would make a perfect replica of the Eiffel Tower to scale. It made me feel intensely inadequate. At that moment, I swore off craft forever.

However, things have a habit of coming, if not full circle then at least majority trapezoid and I now watch my nieces and nephews as they embark on various craft projects.

I watch quietly, politely dec-lining offers to participate for fear that my chronic craftaphobia will be laid bare for all to see.

So please; cut, paste and sew to your heart’s content. Just don’t ask me to join in. For, just like a poorly constructed icy pole stick sculpture, I just might come unglued.www.stuartmccullough.com

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By Marilyn CunningtonMORNINGTON Peninsula music lovers don’t need to travel to the city this year for Handel’s Messiah as it is being brought to St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church in Sorrento by the Anglican and Roman Catholic parishes of Sorrento and Rye.

The full majesty of Handel’s oratorio will be revealed on Saturday 10 December at 5pm by the Gloriana Chamber Choir, the Choir of St Peter’s Eastern Hill and the St Peter’s Chamber Orches-tra under the direction of Andrew Raiskums, with distinguished soprano Merlyn Quaife, Victorian Opera’s Roxane Hislop (mezzo), Jacob Lawrence (tenor) and Nicholas Dinopoulos (baritone).

Since the oratorio premiered in Dublin in 1742, it has had a constant and devoted following.

The practice of standing during the famous Hallelujah Chorus probably started at the Lon-don premiere, at which King George II suppos-edly stood.

Conductor Andrew Raiskums encourages the tradition, be it authentic or not.

“Why not stand for such a rousing chorus? It’s hard enough for the audience not to join in with the singing!”

Merlyn Quaife has sung in many Messiahs throughout her varied career. “It is a work you can always come back to and fi nd fresh ways to interpret,” she said.

Sorrento is privileged to have such a performer heading the ensemble. Her recent triumph in Opera Australia’s Bliss at the Edinburgh Festi-val and at the Sydney Opera House and our own State Theatre had reviewers acclaiming her work. Be the repertoire baroque, classical or contem-porary, Merlyn has the reputation of a supreme performer and interpreter.

Joining her as soloist is a baritone of great promise at the beginning of his career, Nicholas Dinopoulos.

Having studied at the University of Melbourne with Merlyn, he approaches his performances with the same integrity and enthusiasm. “Be-sides my appearances with The Opera Studio

Melbourne throughout the year, I look forward to invitations to sing in the Messiah. It suits my voice and I particularly love The Trumpet Shall Sound to pitch myself against a powerful baroque trumpet.”

Tristram Williams will be providing the power behind the trumpet. He joined the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra as its youngest member and has, since going solo, carved an impressive international career, fi nding time to be lecturer in trumpet at the University of Melbourne.

Roxane Hislop, mezzo, and Jacob Lawrence, tenor, complete the soloists for this performance and the St Peter’s Chamber Orchestra has at its core the virtuoso harpsichordist Elizabeth Ander-son. With such a line-up of solo talent along with the professional instrumentalists and 40 voice choir, the peninsula will be resounding to Han-del’s glorious music.

There will be an hour’s dinner break in the middle of the performance, bringing echoes of England’s elegant Glyndebourne Festival to sea-side Sorrento. The audience will be able to enjoy a BYO picnic in St Mary’s grounds or adjourn to a hotel or cafes just a block away.

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ANOTHER Melbourne Cup Day de-parts and with it the monkeys (celebri-ties) return to their lesser lives, plan-ning furiously for the next big event. What designer dress to wear? What colours will be in fashion? Where will the cameras be? The mon keys on parade with shorter short dresses. Added to by former racing minister Rob Hulls saying “We bring our own strain of egalitarianism, a great level-ler when suburbia and cele brity come together”. How would you know Rob? I didn’t see any suburbia in the Bird-cage.

***THE Friday before Cup Day I lay down for a quick snooze. No chance. Not another Greek Day! Can’t they cancel and send their money home to save world fi nances? I gave up; de-cided to go see. I might come across a nice Greek girl, or Alex Dimitriades; give him a few tips on acting.

I saw older Greeks doing a strange dance; lots of eating to the tune of their weird music, no Zorba in sight. I had the ancient face so I donned black to blend in; got a free feed, but it was bloody noisy. Be nice to have 10 pic-nics every year outside their houses with loudspeakers. I departed early,

humming a favourite song of mine (After You’ve Gone), which also ap-plies throughout summer.

***WHY are all those people getting stuck into the owners of poker machines? Take my mate James, as in Packer. A nicer bloke you wouldn’t meet. If Jim-my says he does more than his share to address problem gambling, then I believe him.

Jimmy invests millions for our plea-sure. Crown casi no cheerfully accom-modates 25,000 visitors a day and of-fers free chicken and chips. Sure, they make on average $150,000 profi t a year on each of their 2500 machines, but our entertainment costs money. The atmosphere, lighting, staff, the chicken and chips, and the pleasure; it all costs.

No one forces us, and Jimmy and his mates are there to welcome us 24 hours a day so that we all have a bonzer time; smoking allowed. Emp-ty pockets and empty heads but lots of fun. If our government is serious about gambling restrictions, does that include Jimmy? Never.

***TELSTRA, Vodafone and Optus, again in our interests, bent over back-

wards by providing additional capac-ity at Flemington during Cup Week to ensure we could all use our mobile phones to ring home. Not to be left out, our good friends Tabcorp offered free wireless internet access.

***IT’S been going on forever. Way back in 2003-05 it was former Army Gen-eral Peter Cosgrove and the Iraq war. Peter may be a gentleman but he was used to painting a picture for us. A feel good, feel proud, forget Iraq.

Most of those who think they “think” for us are devious, self-impor-tant, greedy, power-hungry, ignorant people at best, although I’ll concede they don’t think of themselves that way. Politician wasps and all the drone bees surrounding them, each with a sting for each other. It may well be a 23-degree spring day as you read this; a barbecue to go to, a couple of beers, a wine, cup of tea, good friends. That’s the bright side, that’s the focus.

But what of reality, or would you rather do a Scarlett O’Hara and think about that tomorrow?

Rupert Murdoch owns the Herald Sun and The Australian. Whip up a 1200-person survey with the questions based on the answers they require to

indoctrinate the many. They want to get richer, more powerful. Why? I have no idea but sadly it’s in all of us. Rome is forever burning. A big game of luck/chance, the wasps and the drone bees, forever lurking. Drink your tea. Have another chop.

***WHAT is free speech? It’s when you say anything you want to say provided it doesn’t upset the government, Lord Mayor Robert Doyle, females and ASIO.

These lovely people represent the secret police of our world. I could list what happens to people who do not follow their rules, but it would take up a dozen of my columns and shortly after my fi rst column was in print (if it ever got to print), I would be in big trouble. My comment here is simply to say, in the nicest possible way: “OK. I understand, and I promise to be good.”

***CONGRATS to Ted’s lot for approv-ing a generous pay rise for our po-lice force; they deserve it. Hopefully this will not come at a cost to nurses, teachers and Human Services work-ers, which it probably will. There lin-gers a slight smell about it all, how-ever, with the likes of Messrs Peter

Ryan, Greg Davies, the OPI report and the seemingly forced resignation of Simon Overland. But hey, what would I know?

***BUGGER. I missed the Queen’s visit last month. I had a colonoscopy. Dou-ble bugger; I also missed John Waters at the Frankston Arts Centre (Looking Through a Glass Onion) re peating his John Lennon piece by popular (?) demand. No matter, it’s all on hard disc; not the colonoscopy of course. I have a new name for my problem. It’s called obsessive craving, or perhaps repressed craving. For what?

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THERE have been some exciting music projects over the years where a bunch of talented musicians get to-gether and record.

Australian bands like Fourth House (Wild World 1971), Pastoral Sym-phony (Love Machine 1968) and The Road Cases, an instrumental music project led by Rod McCormack and Stuie French, spring to mind.

Boney M creator and producer Frank Farian called together a bunch of talented musicians including Toto singer Bobby Kimball, Survivor lead vocalist Robin McAuley, drummer Simon Phillips (The Who, Tears for Fears), Toto keyboard player Da vid Paich and Toto guitarist Steve Lukath-er, and produced Far Corporation’s top 10 hit with the Led Zeppelin classic, Stairway to Heaven.

You can seet it at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzDEmkfb6VI

They were the fi rst group to have a top 10 hit with a Led Zep composition.

Blue Mountains-based blues “pro-ject” band The Woodpickers is a record ing initiative of musician and songwriter John Murphy.

Murphy plays bass, guitar, mando-lin and writes and produces for The Woodpickers. He was also a founding member of the Foreday Riders, a well-

respected blues band that has been on the scene for nearly 40 years.

The Woodpickers is an all-acoustic country-folk project conceived by Murphy to present his songs.

Featuring some of the best-known vocalists in Australian country music, The Woodpickers include Broderick Smith (Carson, Dingoes, Big Combo), Doug Rowe (Flying Circus) multiple Golden Guitarist Allan Caswell, Doug Bligh (Windchase), Clare O’Mara (vi-olin and accordion), John Stuart (do-bro and slide guitar) and John Murphy (bass, guitar and mandolin).

Murphy wrote all 12 tracks on the album.

The Woodpickers has released a new

album, Down the Line (Australian Roots Music), with track one featuring the vocals of all three singers, Brode-rick Smith, Allan Caswell and Doug Rowe, and destined to be a country hit.

Down the Line will turn a few heads and certainly test the music judgement at many country music awards in clu-ding Tamworth.

Allan Caswell, the new ambassa-dor for the Winnebago RV Club (pic-tured), is a six-time Golden Guitar winner and best known for writing the theme for the TV series Prisoner.

Caswell has published more than 900 songs and had more than 500 songs recorded worldwide by such art-ists as Cilla Black, Irish Rovers, Patti Page, Slim Dusty and The Living End.

He has worked with Garth Brooks, Don McLean, Tommy Emmanuel, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Herman’s Hermits, Little River Band, and Pam Ayers.

Project creator Murphy has per-formed in many urban cowboy bands. John’s music is heavily informed by the infl uence of Woody Guthrie and the blues folk boom of the early 1960s.

Down the Line is a testament to folk and blues’ most-celebrated Australian players at the pinnacle of their game exhibiting some of the best violin,

picking and heartfelt harmonies I have heard in Australia for some time.

It’s distributed by WJO [email protected] or email The Wood-pickers: [email protected]

***THE meaning of Christmas will come alive when Eagle’s Nest Theatre pre-sents Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol at the Athenaeum Theatre 8-11 December.

Paul Zachariah will once again bring to life more than 20 characters from this heart-warming story. Zacha-riah has performed many classic roles including Macbeth, Hamlet and One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

Tickets 1300 795 012 or 9650 1500. www.charlesdickensperforms.com

***THIS month sees the release on DVD of the Martin Scorsese picture George Harrison – Living in the Material World (Roadshow).

The limited collector’s edition Blu-ray Disc combo pack traces the life of Harrison with photos and footage not seen before. The fi lm features inter-views with his closest friends, home movies and rare archival materials.

Produced by his widow, Olivia Har-rison, the fi lm features commentary by

his son Dahni Harrison, Paul McCart-ney, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Phil Spector, Tom Petty, Yoko Ono and Patti Boyd.www.village.com.auwww.jbhifi .com.au

***UNIVERSAL Music has released The Great Australian Songbook 2CD featuring 40 of Australia’s fi nest re-cording artists including Rolf Har-ris (Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport), Australian Crawl (Reckless), Daddy Cool (Eagle Rock), John Butler Trio (Zebra), Pete Murray (So Beautiful), Icehouse (Great Southern Land), Cold Chisel (Khe Sanh), Jet (Are You Gonna Be My Girl), Skyhooks (Living in the 70s), John Farnham (You’re the Voice), Easybeats (Friday on My Mind) plus many more songs including from Powderfi nger, Kylie Minogue, INXS, Men at Work, Missy Higgins, The Living End, Midnight Oil, and Paul Kelly.www.greataustraliansongbook.com

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FOUR o’clock starts may not be everyone’s preferred morning wake-up time, but twice a week for the past 18 months, James Henderson and his dedicated parents Daniel and Jennifer of Crib Point have made the trip to Melbourne so James can train with the Australian Basketball Digest at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre at Albert Park.

The dedication to training at this elite level has paid off with James being selected to represent Australia in the inaugural Tour Singapore basketball tournament, which was held during the September school holidays.

The squad consisted of teams in under-15 and -17 age groups with eight boys in the under-15 group chosen to play teams from Singapore and Malaysia.

Competing in often stifl ing heat and humidity, James’s team won their age group division, but did not fare as well against taller and older competition in the under-17 group.

“The players were highly skilled and hard to play against, plus the weather and some of the courts were not doing us any favours,” James said.

“Over the eight days it was quite hot and humid and playing on a concrete outdoor court was diffi cult.”

A portion of the travel expenses was secured through James’s own fund-raising efforts but the generous sponsorship of many Hastings and Frankston businesses, which donated items for raffl es, ensured the trip was fully funded.

James’s father, Daniel Henderson, a Warrant Offi cer Class 1 in the Australian Army based at HMAS Cer-berus, secured further funds from the senior offi cers’ mess and Crest, the company operating recreational facilities and shops on the base.

“The experience was amazing and I highly recom-mend the country and the people. Thank you to all the sponsors who helped me to get there,” James said.

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Running hot: James Henderson takes a penalty shot for Australia during the tour of Singapore.

By Peter Ellisin Louisville, KentuckyIT is just over 12 months since So You Think left the stables of Bart Cum-mings in acrimonious circumstances.

In the time since being transferred to Coolmore Stud’s Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien, the fi ve-year-old has regis-tered four wins and two seconds from eight starts.

But in my view So You Think’s record would have been even better if he remained in the care of the Cups King.

In a stunning revelation in the after-math of the recent Breeders’ Cup Clas-sic at Churchill Downs in Kentucky, O’Brien said “he was still learning” about So You Think after having the horse for almost a year.

This learning process in all likeli-hood prevented So You Think from fi nishing higher in the Prix de l’Arc De Triomphe at Longchamp and the Breeders’ Cup Classic.

While the son of High Chaparral raced close to the lead when dominat-ing Australia’s middle-distance races, the O’Brien team neglected to adopt these tactics in France and Kentucky.

At Longchamp his jockey unwisely allowed him to settle towards the rear in a 16-horse fi eld. Once clear in the straight he rattled home, but had to make up too much ground and fi nished fourth behind German fi lly Dane-dream.

Then although he raced in fourth

and fi fth at Churchill Downs, he didn’t have a lot of galloping room and was in the worst part of the track.

Had O’Brien instructed jockey Ryan Moore to use So You Think’s speed to advantage, there would have been two plusses.

He would have been able to fi nd the better part of the track, and he would have had continuous forward momen-tum.

The defeats probably prevented So You Think’s value from soaring to around the $50 million mark.

Now instead of being send to stud, he has to restore the gloss to his repu-tation.

O’Brien has indicated that next year he will attempt to capitalise on So You Think’s speed as Cummings did while the horse was in Australia.

So we will be watching the dual Cox Plate winner’s progress in 2012 with interest.

With the major racing in Europe and the United States and the Melbourne Spring Carnival over, the focus now moves to Perth.

Cranbourne’s Craig Williams, who had a bumper spring carnival even though he missed the Melbourne Cup-winning ride on Dunaden, will be heading across the Nullabor to ride Avienus and Ortensia in the Group 1 features on Saturday at Ascot.

Williams can already look forward to a successful autumn as a result of his association with up-and- coming three-year-old So Swift.

So You Think speed not used to advantageSo You Think speed not used to advantage

The gelding was having only his fi fth start when brilliantly ridden by Wil-liams to snatch victory in the $350,000 Sandown Guineas on Saturday.

Based on this run, So Swift is going to be a force in the rich three-year-old races in Melbourne and Sydney in the early part of next year.

Others to catch the eye of the meet-ing were Timely Truce, Shopaholic,

Our Serena, Turnitup, The Big Steel, High ly Recommended, and Folding Gear.

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Set back: So You Think won the Mackinnon Stakes last year in heavy going at Flemington, above.Right, “Cups King” Bart Cummings. Pictures: Slickpix


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THOUSANDS of paws, hoofs and human feet pad, trot and stroll to one of the region’s biggest pet and pony expos later this month.

The Pet & Pony Expo is from 9am-3.30pm on Sunday 27 November on Village Green, part of the foreshore in the centre of Rosebud.

The expo is run by Mornington Peninsula Shire.

Lisa Mills of the shire’s community and special events team said the show was free and would feature a range of activities for people and their pets as well as information on pet health, groom-ing and training.

“All pets are welcome, but must be restrained on a proper lead at all times,” she said.

Highlights included 3AW radio presenter and 30-year veterinarian Dr Jack Ayerbe offering ad-vice on all pets, and more than 70 exhibitors.

Free activities will include meet and greet Pin-kie Pie and Raggs, face painting, jumping castle, native animals and animal farms, cow milking, rat show, pony grooming, reptile displays, butter-fl y gazebo, birds of prey, sheep and duck herding, lure racing, marine education, dog grooming, discounted micro-chipping, and free vet checks.

Featured events included lure racing for Jack Russells. Registrations close at 11am. Heats run during the day with the fi nal at 1.45pm.

The dogs are raced four at a time from starting boxes and chase a lure pulled by a machine.

“The antics of some dogs when they fi rst race have spectators rolling with laughter,” Ms Mills said.

“Some stay in the boxes and others run straight to the fence to a person they know. After a couple of races they get the idea and are very keen to catch the lure.

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Paws and hoofs: 3AW radio presenter and 30-year veterinarian Dr Jack Ayerbe (inset) will be offering advice on all kinds of pets at the annual Pet & Pony Expo at Rosebud’s Village Green. Activities include dog races and a fun ring for children and their horses.

Safety driveSafety driveMORE than $7000 was raised for Peninsula Health from this year’s annual Boosted FalconAll Ford Cruise 4 Charity event.

The event at Dandenong Showgrounds on Saturday 15 October saw 260 cars make the round trip from the showgrounds through the Dandenongs.

Money from the event will go towards “re-turn to driving” services offered at Peninsula Health’s Golf Links Rd centre.

The services include cognitive screening, as-sessments and therapy to determine if an person is safe to drive.

“Purebred and crossbred Jack Russells and any other small breeds can join in.”

“Diamonds on the Beach” features miniature ponies in a show ring.

A fun ring for children up to 15 years is at 1pm. Prizes will be given to the prettiest horse, most colourful pony or horse, fancy dress, and pony or horse most like its owner.

The show is open to all miniature horses and ponies. Registrations close 22 November. De-tails: Mornington Peninsula Miniature Promo-tional, 5971 4462 or go to www. www.mpmpg.websyte.com.au

Pet competitions include best dressed, pet most like its owner, largest and smallest pets, best trick and dog of the year.

A pet community parade is at 2.30pm.For more information about the expo, contact

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THE fi rst Holden Volt has landed in Australia and has been revealed to em-ployees at a special event held at Holden headquarters.

The fi rst cutting-edge Holden Volt ar-rived from the United States.

It is a left-hand drive model that has been adapted for use by the engineering team to begin Australian validation and verifi cation.

The Volt has already been used for numerous engineering evaluation trips, which has seen it driven to various plac-es around the country including Sydney and Canberra.

Paul Gibson, Director of Electri-cal Engineering at Holden, said: “The engineering department will use these validation exercises to ensure the elec-trical infrastructure around the country supports the Volt and that the recharg-ing process is as seamless as possible for customers.”

The Volt represents a major milestone for the Red Lion brand.

Holden Chairman and Managing Di-rector Mike Devereux said the Volt would be a game changer for Holden and the wider automotive industry in Australia.

“It is among the most technologically advanced cars on the road anywhere in the world and spearheads Holden’s push to become a leader in the fi eld of tech-

nology and sustainable motoring,” he said.

“The Volt will make driving more eco-nomical, more environmentally friendly and will fundamentally change the way Australia thinks about alternative trans-port solutions. This is the start of some-thing big for Holden and Australia.”

He said many of the Volt’s benefi ts were due to its groundbreaking propul-sion system; the Volt was the world’s fi rst electric vehicle with extended range capability. Driven purely by the advanced lithium ion battery, the Volt can drive on electric-only power using electricity stored in its 16 kW/h lithium ion battery.

When the battery runs low, a petrol-powered engine seamlessly operates to recharge the battery, so eliminating “range anxiety” and making the Volt the most practical electric car on the market, Holden said.

Volt owners in the US have recorded up to 2300km (equivalent) of driving be-fore needing to refuel the petrol engine, which acts as a generator to recharge the battery (www.gm-volt.com).

Holden’s new dedicated Volt website has also launched.

Look up www.holden.com.au/volt for more details.

The Volt will go on sale in Australia towards the end of 2012.

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