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THIS season’s offi cial fi re danger pe-riod for Frankston, Mornington Pen-insula and French and Phillip islands starts next Monday, 30 November.

CFA South East Region assistant chief offi cer Trevor Owen said fi re re-strictions were starting earlier than last year because of recent warm and dry conditions.

“So far, all indicators are pointing to a challenging fi re season ahead,” Mr Owen said. “While CFA does every-

thing it can, we look to the community to use common sense and take respon-sibility for preventing fi res.”

Mr Owen said “a short window of opportunity” remained for property owners to clean up but warned against illegal fi res.

“Out of control burn-offs and unreg-istered burn-offs have been a major headache for brigades,” he said.

“Just because the fi re danger period is yet to start doesn’t mean it’s safe to

burn off. You should avoid burning off when high winds are forecast – not only on the day of your burn but for the days afterwards.”

Mr Owen said the CFA would be tak-ing a “zero tolerance” approach to any fi res resulting from negligent behaviour.

“Expect any fi re you start to be fully investigated by police,” he said. “Even if you have a permit to use fi re over the fi re danger period, make sure you read the conditions carefully. Failing to fol-

low just one of those conditions can still leave you open to prosecution.”

During the fi re danger period fi res cannot be lit in the open air without a written permit from CFA or a munici-pal fi re prevention offi cer. The fi re bans are based on local conditions and take into account fuel moisture, fuel loads, grassland curing, weather and rainfall.

More details at cfa.vic.gov.au/can or call 1800 240 667. All burn-offs should be registered with the VicFire Burn-off

notifi cation line, 1800 668 511.Mr Owen cautioned against relying

on one source of information during summer.

Fire information was available through ABC local radio, or other emergency broadcasters including radio, SKY TV, downloading the Fir-eReady App, visitingemergency.vic.gov.au, calling the bushfi re informa-tion 1800 240 667.

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Strict fire controls apply

Back to natureONCE reunited with his parents, the young wedge-tailed eagle released at Bittern on Monday is going to fi nd it hard to explain his absence.

The bird spent three days with wildlife carer Jennie Bryant, which included being checked by a vet, being taken to Healesville and being fed meals on lean meat and vitamins.

After being given the all clear for take-off, the young wedge-tail was released back into the wild on Monday close to where he was found and where Ms Bryant believes his farsighted parents will soon welcome him home.

Ms Bryant was called to the stricken bird on Friday by some people who spotted it walking on a road.

She was able to catch it when it went became tangled in a tree by throwing a towel over its head.

Once back at Ms Bryant’s Koala Rescue at Tyabb, the wedge-tail was assessed, fed and then taken to visit the vet and Healesville.

Ms Bryant said it appeared the bird had only recently left the nest and was unable to fend for itself.

The bird appeared healthy besides being under-weight and having a small smear of blood on one wing.

“I fed him up a bit, but he didn’t seem to like rabbits or duck, which is something he’ll learn from his parents,” she said.

With the wedge-tail released, Ms Bryant is now busy with looking after other injured wildlife; including a female koala (“she’s got problems with her hands”) that has to undergo 45 days of injec-tions for a chlamydia infection.

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TWO public demonstrations are being held at Hastings this week.

On Wednesday – White Ribbon Day – a march will be held as part of the national campaign to stop violence by men against women.

The organisation White Ribbon Australia works to “change attitudes and behaviours that lead to and per-petuate men’s violence against women by engaging and enabling boys and men to lead social change”.

As well as marches and meetings like those at Hastings tomorrow, the campaign raises awareness with youth, schools, work places and across the broader community.

The “Western Port takes a stand” White Ribbon Day march will leave the car park near the Post Offi ce in Victoria St at 11am. It will be fol-lowed by a meeting and free barbecue at Hastings Hall. In High St.

On Sunday, a rally to persuade the federal government to increase its re-newable energy target to 100 per cent will be held on Hastings foreshore.

Organisers want participants to bring beach towels so that a message visible from the air – 100% RET - can be displayed on the foreshore.

The demonstration is being held under the banner of Avaaz, an international organisation devoted to enabling people to infl uence “pressing global, regional and national issues, from corruption and poverty to con-fl ict and climate change”.

Launched in 2007, Avaaz says it has

a “simple democratic mission: organ-ise citizens of all nations to close the gap between the world we have and the world most people everywhere want”.

“Our model of internet organis-ing allows thousands of individual efforts, however small, to be rapidly combined into a powerful collective force,” the organisation’s website says.

It states that its name Avaaz, means "voice" in several European, Middle Eastern and Asian languages.

Participants in the climate action “gathering” should meet on the fore-shore at the end of High St, Hastings, at 10am.

For details call Rupert Steiner, 0429 832 252.

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Entrant’s fundraiser MISS Western Port entrant Hannah Swinnerton will hold an anti-bullying fundraiser at Hastings RSL, 26 King St, 2-6pm, Sunday 29 November.

There will be entertainment by live band Transitions, raffl es, fi nger food, silent auctions and door prizes.

Tickets are $10 with proceeds going to Live Out Loud, Stand Up Stand Strong.

Call Hannah for tickets 0468 798 582 or email [email protected]

The event is being sponsored by Hastings Harcourts and Beauty Ex-posed Boutique Somerville.

Public displays of hope and change

Continued from Page 1During the fi re danger period a written permit

is required to burn off grass, undergrowth, weeds or other vegetation during. Details available from the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston municipal fi re prevention offi cers.

Lighting a fi re in the open without a permit can bring a penalty of more than $18,000 and/or 12 months imprisonment. Barbecues and fi res for cooking and warmth do not require a permit, but must be lit in properly constructed fi replaces.

Incinerators, chainsaws and lawn mowers, and

Close call: Burnt trees in Warringine Reserve, Hastings, remain as a stark reminder of how close a fi re came to houses in January 2014. Picture: Keith Platt

vehicles and equipment that come in contact with vegetation are permitted subject to conditions.

Farmers can fi nd legal guidelines and practi-cal advice at cfa.vic.gov.au/farming – this infor-mation is important especially for new farmers, bush block owners or hobby farmers.

A total fi re ban means no fi res can be lit for the declared district for that day unless there is a spe-cifi c exemption or special permit issued.

This applies irrespective of the fi re restriction status for a given municipalityDdetails: cfa.vic.gov.au/can

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THE International Day of People with a Disability will be celebrated with an all-abilities sports day in Mornington next week.

It will be Mornington Peninsula Shire's inaugural "All-abilities come and try sports day" and will be held at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre off Dunns Rd.

People with disabilities, their car-ers, families and friends have been invited to attend the free event.

Sports and activities will include tennis, gymnastics, soccer, netball, Australian rules football, cricket, table tennis, yoga, and Pilates.

Swish, a version of table tennis for people who are blind or vision impaired, is likely to attract interest. It is played with a tennis ball-sized plastic ball containing bells. Players have to hit the ball under a net along the surface of a table tennis table and it is played at a rapid pace.

Cr Antonella Celi – the council's representative on the shire all-abilities consultative committee – said one in fi ve people in Australia have a dis-ability, which "equates to more than 30,000 people on the peninsula living with some form of disability. If you include mental illness, the fi gure is even higher".

She said the shire was "dedicated to promoting community awareness of disability access and equity issues. The event will celebrate people of all abilities, and offer an opportunity for people with a disability and their car-ers to participate in a range of differ-ent sports and enjoy a great day out".

The day is supported by the state government and would "make the most of facilities at the shire's Civic

Come and try: Harley Mauger, left, and Miranda Doherty of Civic Reserve Recreation Centre, Miranda Markovic of the shire’s sports and leisure section, Dee Davey of disability service provider Karingal, and shire councillor Antonella Celi are promoting the upcoming all-abilities sports day. Picture supplied

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Reserve Leisure Centre and feature a range of accessible activities".

Cr Celi said many organisations supported and would help run the sports day including peninsula sports clubs, Cricket Victoria, Focus, Karingal, Scope, Special Olympics Victoria, Mornington Youth Club Gymnastics, Elite Tennis Academy and Mornington Peninsula Table Ten-nis Association.

"The theme of this year's interna-tional day is 'Inclusion matters: access and empowerment for people of all abilities'," she said.

A "mini expo" will have information from disability-inclusive recreation

groups. There will be a free sausage sizzle and the centre's cafeteria will sell food and drinks.

The shire has hired a "Marveloo" to provide fully accessible toilet facili-ties with an adjustable change table and hoist.

• All-abilities come and try sports day, 9.30am-2pm, Wednesday 2 December, Civic Reserve Recreation Centre, 350 Dunns Rd, Mornington. Details: Virginia Richardson, shire MetroAccess offi cer, 0437 104 956 or email [email protected] To register visit: allabili-tiesday.eventbrite.com.au


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MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire mayor Graham Pittock and Cr Lynn Bowden were joined by members of Somerville junior football and Somerville cricket clubs at the open-ing of the new Fruitgrowers Pavilion in Somerville.

Cr Pittock said building the $1.5 million pavilion was part of the shire's $49 million pavilion strategy.

"The shire is committed to ensuring our facilities are compliant and fi t-for-purpose, and help our residents and visitors to be more active and to get out and enjoy what the peninsula has

to offer," he said.Cr Bowden said the building tripled

the size of the former facilities at Fruitgrowers Reserve.

She said Somerville Junior Football Club contributed $15,000 for the kitchen “with an addition $10,000 to come”.

“As a physical education teacher, I strongly believe that sport is the cornerstone of our community, so to see the development of a quality facility like the Fruitg rowers Pavilion makes me pretty happy,” Somerville Cricket Club president Peter Alp said.

“Even happier are the 55 boys and girls - supported by family and friends - who are participating in the cricket program on Friday nights."

Pete Mantell, Somerville Junior Football Club president, saw the pa-vilion as “a monumental leap forward for junior sport within our commu-nity”.

"This wonderful facility will not only serve our current crop of players in the fi nest of fashion, it will serve future generations of Somerville players and their families for many decades to come," he said.

Now open: At the opening of the new Somerville Fruitgrowers Reserve pavilion are, from left, Mitch Bodley, Peter Alp, Peter Young, Alicia Fraser, Kirra Avis, Harry Rhodes, Carl Cowie, Pete Mantell, Lynn Bowden and Graham Pittock.

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ROTTEN egg gas – or sulphur dioxide – is described as being the by-product of an “environmental tragedy” occur-ring along Western Port beaches, espe-cially at Balnarring and Somers’.

Merricks Creek and Estuary Work-ing Group members have discussed solutions to the stink and agreed to the estuary being temporarily closed.

The group was formed to provide community input into an independent study to investigate whether there is a practicable option to controlling the pong.

Melbourne Water’s Georgina Downey has told the group that the ob-jective is to fi nd a permanent solution to the problem.

“While the construction of a sand groyne will help in the short-term, the group is still developing a long-term solution that will allow the estuary to open and close naturally,” she stated in a newsletter.

“[Consultants] Alluvium was ap-pointed by Melbourne Water to un-dertake an independent study into the reasons for the odour and to come up with possible solutions.

“The main fi nding was that the per-sistent odour experienced at the estu-ary is due to hydrogen sulphide or ‘rot-ten egg’ gas caused by the breakdown of the large amount of seagrass which has accumulated in the estuary.

“They found that because the estu-ary is permanently open, seagrass on the beach is carried up the estuary and deposited there.

“The working group agreed that the estuary be temporarily closed to mimic the natural closing of the estuary and prevent any more seagrass entering the estuary prior to the completion of a longer term solution by the end of autumn next year.”

A sand groyne will be used to close the estuary, but the estuary will be reo-pened “if necessary”.

Triggers for reopening the estuary include higher than normal levels of “rotten egg” gas, poor water quality, if high water levels threaten local fl ood-ing, and if the smell of decomposing seagrass “becomes unbearable”.

“The shire will liaise with the Mer-ricks Estuary Watch group and the community to monitor the site. They will gauge how the estuary responds to the mouth closure, and if there is any deterioration in conditions, and will look to reopen the estuary if neces-sary,” Ms Downey said.

Balnarring Ratepayers’ Association is concerned that gas concentrations in Merricks Creek are increasing because “over 200 percent of its catchment is being taken by the uncontrolled growth of large dams by wineries”, a member said.

“This lack of catchment fl ow has re-sulted in huge amounts of seaweed be-ing pushed up Merricks Creek.”

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Make your way to Santa’s House (Cube 37, next door to the Frankston Arts Centre) to tell Santa what’s on your Christmas list this year. Boys and girls will get a chance to have a photo with Santa which will be printed on the spot. All children that have their photo taken will also receive a small present.

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Beauty ParkFor families looking to escape the hustle and bustle, enjoy some relaxed space at Beauty Park.A large outdoor screen will capture all the action of the main stage. Grab a coff ee and bring your picnic rug to enjoy this new feature of the festival. This park provides great views of the tree lighting, fi reworks and easy access to the rides and amusements.

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5pm The Mik Maks featuring Santa’s grand arrival

6pm The Voice of Frankston

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In addition, the following organisations are acknowledged for their community support:Victoria Police, Frankston CFA, SES, VicRoads and the Frankston RSL. For more information visit frankston.vic.gov.au or phone 1300 322 322 during business hours or Like ‘Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights’ on Facebook. Program content correct at time of printing and subject to change without notice. In the case of inclement weather some aspects of the event may change. The North Pole Children’s Activity Centre and Santa’s House will continue to operate.

Rich in history and tradition Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights is now celebrating its 18th year and promises a night of magic for the young and young at heart.

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IT'S food, glorious food as the judging of fi nalists in Mornington Peninsula Shire's food awards program Best Bites starts.

The category for best school and childcare centre canteen is popular with all canteens on the peninsula entering.

The shire started Best Bites in 2011. The program assesses peninsula food businesses for aspects such as providing safe and healthy food, envi-ronmentally sustainable business prac-tices, nutrition and allergen aware-ness, waste and recycling, energy and water effi ciency, tobacco and alcohol compliance, and access for all.

The shire has enlisted the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Founda-

tion to help judge canteen fi nalists. Foundation CEO Ange Barry and public relations offi cer Stacey Allen visited two fi nalist last fortnight – St Joseph's Primary School in Crib Point and Balnarring Early Learning Centre – to assess their kitchen gardens and sustainable food practices.

Ms Barry said Best Bites "encourag-es schools, learning centres and busi-nesses to introduce sustainable food programs such as kitchen gardens".

"We see important links with the work of the foundation, which is bringing pleasurable food education to schools and learning centres across Australia."

Best Bites winners will be an-nounced at Hastings Hub, 1973

Frankston-Flinders Rd, 3-5pm on Wednesday 2 December. The 2015 Best Bites Food Guide will be launched. It will contain more than 400 peninsula food businesses with safe, healthy and sustainable practices.

Earlier in the day will be an in-formation session for food business owners and managers covering topics such as food safety, allergen aware-ness and access. It starts at 9.15am. Entry is free of charge for peninsula businesses. Places are limited. RSVP to shire environmental health offi cer Peter O'Brien by tomorrow (Wednes-day) on 5950 1865 or email [email protected]

Details are on the shire's website: www.mornpen.vic.gov.au

Good food guides: Charlie and Molly of St Joseph’s in Crib Point get set to tuck into a healthy lunch made with produce grown in the school’s kitchen garden. Picture supplied

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THREE Mornington Peninsula tour-ism businesses have been inducted into the Victorian Tourism hall of fame after winning gold medals in their categories for three consecutive years.

Searoad Ferries, Enchanted Ad-venture Garden and Tree Surfi ng, and Stillwater at Crittenden were honoured at the 31st awards night in Melbourne.

Searoad was doubly rewarded when its CEO, Matthew McDonald, won gold in the young achievers award.

Aquabelle Apartments in Rye won the inaugural "Self-contained accom-modation" category.

Erin Joyce of the Victoria Tour-ism Industry Council said the awards had benefi ted Victoria's $21 billion tourism industry by "showcasing and celebrating the high standard of busi-ness excellence across the state".

More than 3000 businesses had entered the awards over more than 30 years and benefi ted from a thorough examination of their business practices.

Peninsula winners included:Peninsula Hot Springs, Fingal –

gold medal, ecotourism category.Searoad Ferries, Sorrento and

Queenscliff – gold (and hall of fame), major tour and transport operators.

Horseback Winery Tours, Main Ridge – fi nalist, tour and transport operators.

Enchanted Adventure Garden and Tree Surfi ng, Arthurs Seat – gold (and hall of fame), adventure tourism.

Extreme Watersport, Rosebud – fi nalist, adventure tourism.

Wine Food Farmgate, Mornington Peninsula – gold, destination market-ing.

Stillwater at Crittenden, Dromana – gold (and hall of fame), tourism restaurants and catering services.

Polperro Villa Accommodation, Red Hill – fi nalist, tourism restaurants and catering services.

Harmony Bed and Breakfast, Fingal – gold, hosted accommodation.

Green Olive, Red Hill – gold, excel-lence in food tourism.

Matthew McDonald, Searoad Fer-ries – gold, young achievers award.

Winners will represent Victoria at the Australian Tourism Awards next February.

Details: www.victoriantourisma-wards.com.au

VHF radio courseCOAST Guard Western Port is run-ning a VHF radio exam, 12.30pm, Sunday 13 December at its base at Hastings. Those attending must return registration forms by Monday 30 No-vember. They should bring a passport photo and driver’s license or another form of photo ID to the exam, which will be held over three hours at the base. A practical run through of VHF marine usage will be held on Western Port Bay afterwards. Cost of the exam is $120. Details: Brad 0451105382 or John 0434720006.

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THE state government’s bid to promote students’ interest in science brought Education Minister James Merlino to the second annual South-ern Peninsula Principals’ Network 2015 Annual Science Fair.

With more than 500 year 5-7 stu-dents were at the fair, being involved in science experiments, demonstra-tions and offering their ideas.

The fair, held in the hall at the New Peninsula Church, Craigie Rd, Mt Martha, aims to support science teach-ing among government schools.

Schools at the fair included Boneo, Balnarring, Somers, Tyabb Rail-way and Dromana primary schools, Dromana, Somerville and Western Port secondary colleges, Peninsula Special School and Red Hill Consolidated.

Mr Merlino said the government

was encouraging “excellence in STEM – science, technology, engi-neering and maths – across the school system”.

“The Secondary STEM Catalysts program will build on Victoria’s exist-ing strengths and train 60 teachers across 30 schools to become experts who can inspire fellow teachers to bring STEM alive for students in years 7 and 8,” he said.

“The $27 million Primary Math-ematics and Science Specialists ini-tiative will train 200 primary school teachers to work alongside other teachers in over 100 of the state’s most disadvantaged primary schools.”

Mr Merlino said 10 new tech schools “will be high-tech centres of learning excellence right across Victoria”.

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All the fun of the fair: left, Education Minister James Merlino with Somers Primary School pupils Cooper Squire, Zara Belle and Joanna Mikkelson. Right, Brendon, Aaron and Jake from Tyabb Railway Primary School demonstrate their coloured water droplet experiment. Below, Luke, Tara, Pia, Luke and Henry from Balnarring Primary School use entertainment to showcase science. Pictures: Yanni

U3A concertTHE U3A Mornington choir will hold its annual concert 2pm, Thursday 3 December, at Peninsula Community Theatre, corner Nepean Hwy and Wilsons Rd, Mornington.

Admission is $10 which includes afternoon tea.

Tickets are available from the U3A offi ce, Currawong Community Centre, open 10am-2pm, Monday to Friday, call 5975 9773, or, after hours, Sally Brisker 5975 2418 or Merna Brydon 5978 8285.

Tickets are also available at the door before the performance.

The choir master is Warwick Taylor and the accompanist Christine Stapleton.

Party plan fadesROSEBUD police acted quickly online to shut down an unauthorised party being held on the Rye foreshore, Friday night.

They noticed the event titled “Beach gath, rye, Friday night, BYO” on Facebook and used their own page to comment: “Thanks for the invite Lleam, Tyson and Lochie.

“Rosebud police will defi nitely be attending! PS. Did you remember to get your permits from Mornington Peninsula Shire Council?”

At the time, 99 people had signalled their interest in the event, 188 were going and 916 invited. It was looking like being a big night, but interest faded when it became known the police were also keen on attending.

While the Facebook description did initially make reference to alcohol, and instructed guests to eat before they arrived, it was stripped clean of all party details by Friday afternoon.

Police say their univited comments lewd to the event being cancelled.


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THREE wildlife experts have rejected a claim that ringtail possums are largely the cause of gum trees dying in Mt Eliza and Mt Martha.

Ecologist Jeff Yugovic told Bal-combe Estuary Reserves Group's recent annual meeting that possums were damaging and killing eucalypts, especially swamp gum and narrow-leaf peppermint.

He said the answer to the problem was to clear dense understorey where possums live, forcing them to the ground so they can be taken by foxes, their major remaining predator ("Fox seen as answer to possum problem", The News, 17/11/15).

Six native predators that controlled ringtails in the past were now rare or extinct, he said. They were the power-ful owl, grey goshawk, spot-tailed quoll, lace monitor, dingo and tiger snake.

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have repudiated the controversial theory, which Dr Yugovic fi rst pub-lished in 2012.

Mr Legg, who did the research for Mornington Peninsula Shire's wildlife atlas released earlier this year, said the reasons for eucalypt dieback were complex and could not be blamed on possums alone.

Many trees were suffering from drought stress and had lowered immune systems. Longicorn beetle larvae were ringbarking trees.

Many types of eucalypt were dying in lowland forest, grassy wood-land, herb-rich woodland forest and swampy woodland. "We are seeing massive changes to habitat because of

weeds such as sweet pittosporum and monterey pine," he said.

"The last thing we should be doing is helping foxes. Tasmania has many mammals not seen in Victoria because it doesn't have foxes."

Mr Brunner said causes of tree dieback included root and leaf dis-eases, insect defoliators, bark- and wood-boring insects, salt and chloride toxicity, drought, bushfi re, altered water tables, and smothering of trees by exotic ivy and other plants.

But Dr Yugovic said it was easy to distinguish possum damage from all other forms of tree decline by the state of branches on affected eucalypts.

Mr Brunner said dogs, foxes and cats had decimated the native mam-mal population of the peninsula. "At least nine species of mammals have already become extinct on the penin-sula," he said.

"To give more freedom to foxes by clearing understorey will only exacer-bate this tragic loss.

"In my research into the diet of foxes, ringtails occurred in 11 per cent of scats while 89 per cent contained

mostly remains of endangered native mammals and birds. This surely does not justify the use of foxes for the reduction of ringtails."

He said reducing understorey would "exacerbate the loss of even more native mammals, insects, birds and reptiles".

Mr Thomson said he respected Dr Yugovic's "knowledge of fl ora but I'm really concerned by his comments on fauna as it supports a misinformed opinion in the wider community that sees wildlife as pests".

"More than 30 per cent of our native fauna is either extinct or threatened with extinction," he said.

He said Dr Yugovic's claim that Mt Eliza had up to 16 ringtails a hectare, the highest known density of the mar-supial in natural eucalypt vegetation in Australia, was questionable.

"He is quoting a survey that counted possums on two nights over three weeks. A proper survey would take 12 months," he said.

"Soon after the survey, we had a run of high temperatures that decimated the peninsula's ringtail population."

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Don’t blame possumsYet again we are being fed incorrect information regarding the overpopulation of ringtail possums in Mt Eliza and Mt Martha (“Fox seen as answer to possum problem”, The News 17/11/15). This article (written by a member of an interest group) is condescending to anyone with an inter-est in preserving of our native ringtails.

It implies we must be doing so because ring-tails have “cute faces and tails”. Not so, ringtails have been around for over 23 million years and play an important role in our ecosystems.

There is just not enough scientifi c research being done to count real numbers of ringtails and the true causes of trees dying to recommend reducing numbers.

To claim that Mt Eliza has the “highest known density” of ringtails in this particular habitat is misleading. Numbers are just not being counted nationwide.

To deduce foxes are a “good thing” on the pen-insula would require comprehensive analysis.

This article says nothing about habitat loss pushing ringtails into smaller areas to fi nd food. How about we plant more trees and save tree hollows for all the wildlife?

There is no mention of domestic cats and dogs acting as “top predators”. Thousands of adult ringtails and their babies are killed every year by pet cats and dogs, in addition to foxes, and such things as cars on the road and powerline deaths. All of these factors and increased temperatures and heat waves more than compensate for the lack of native top predators.

Die back (due to drought and climate change) kills trees, as do humans. The public and the council cut down more and more trees on public and private land around Mt Eliza and Mt Martha and this needs to be looked at. Demonising pos-sums is misguided. Eve Kelly, Mt Martha

Foxes poisonedWell, I cannot believe what I have been reading (“Fox seen as answer to possum problem”, The News 17/11/15). Who is this so called ecologist Jeff Yugovic? What about the explosion in the rabbit population since Mornington Peninsula Shire Council poisoned all the foxes in Mt Mar-tha? All he is worried about is gum trees that are one of the worst trees ever for dropping branches and have leaves that never break down. Leave the possums alone. Peter Damyon, Mt. Martha

Lifestyle changeBrian A Mitchelson (“Nothing stays the same”, Letters 17/11/15) is to be congratulated for presenting his theories about global warming and climate change. He is entitled to his beliefs.

Over millennia, the world has indeed been hot-ter and colder, and the sun has some infl uence on climate. Such sweeping statements do not stack up against the scientifi c evidence, particularly in the anthropogenic era we live in today. For ex-ample, we know the sun, since the middle of the last century, is in a phase of high activity. One would expect that this would impact climate.

Research has shown that while the Earth’s

temperature has risen dramatically in the last 30 years, solar brightness has not increased in that time. So we cannot blame the sun.

This fact then draws into question Mr Michel-son’s statement that the extra carbon in the air in caused by increased heat. If the sun is not causing it, what is?

Heat is caused by the combustion of a number of substances. We also know that the combustion of fossil fuels, coal, oil and gas has escalated throughout the 20th century. So this must be where that mysterious heat comes from.

Perhaps the answer to Mr Mitchelson’s Mal-thusian question about “slashing” the human population, can be provided by Paul Erlich, author of “The Population Bomb”. If he were to write his book today, he said, “I wouldn’t focus on the poverty-stricken masses ... I would focus on there being too many rich people … we can’t support seven billion people in the style of the wealthier Americans.”

Perhaps Mr Mitchelson might agree that the coming change must recognise a new set of val-ues, those of frugality, moderation and suffi cien-cy, and this means embracing a very different way of living, different to today’s mainstream pattern of life. Ken Dyer, Rosebud West

The science is rightI read with alarm Brian Mitchelson’s soliloquy (“Nothing stays the same”, Letters 17/11/15). I say alarm because Mr Mitchelton’s assumptions carry all the hallmarks of naivety and even igno-rance as he seeks to disprove the investigations

of 97 per cent of the world’s climate scientists who agree that the current global warming is largely a result of human activity.

Mr Mitchelson argues that our climate has fl uctuated over history; but this is not disputed. The variations in solar output, earth’s axial plane and orbit, plus geothermal and organic activity have all played their parts in modifying climate conditions. It has been well documented.

However, all credibility for his ideas is lost when he offers no scientifi c evidence that any of these natural causes are currently responsible for the warming trends. Possibly because there is none.

He dismisses the empirical evidence - from the overwhelming majority of scientists - in favour of a set of unsubstantiated personal beliefs. He then has the temerity to suggest that sceptics of his climate change beliefs are like a religion. I do not miss the irony of his contention. Such a puerile proposal is intended to belittle opponents rather than present cogent arguments against them.

The extraordinary claims continue: “extra carbon in the air is caused by increased heat, not the other way round” is likewise unsubstanti-ated. This defi es centuries of science and is yet another preposterous statement masquerading as fact.

Human activity is a proven cause of climate change, not necessarily the number of humans – but the activities they undertake to increase carbon into our atmosphere.

Gary Wragg, McCrae

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Time to changeAttending a screening of “This Changes Every-thing”, a movie about the terrible destruction of our environment and local communities around the globe, I came away with a deep impression that the political leaders of the old parties and captains of industry are hell bent at bringing nature to its knees.

Farmers are being driven off their land by mining giants who have the ear of the uncar-ing politicians who are supposed to work in our interest but sell out to short term profi ts of a few corporations and companies.

Resources like oil, gas and some agricultural products are mostly sent overseas and local peo-ple are paying ever more for these commodities. I mentioned agriculture because there is a quasi-mining of our agricultural environment hap-pening in many places. This is a mining of soils and water resources for crops like cotton and irrigation agriculture of unsustainable proportion in areas of Australia not suitable for such intense farming. These crops and products are shipped to low wage county’s and return as consumer goods without adding one job to our economy except a few low wage sales and administrative jobs. So it seems even our job-market is being mined by the corporations and government alike.

One thing I learnt from this fi lm is we have to fi ght back at a community level and support each other’s fi ghts against the greed and uncaring at-titudes of our leaders and their puppet masters.

Please attend one of the community climate marches around Australia to mark the climate talks in Paris and make your voice heard. There will also be a chance to participate at Hastings foreshore (between the library and the offi ce of Flinders MP Greg Hunt) on Sunday 29 Novem-ber at 10am. Bring a beach towel so we can spell out 100%RET (renewable energy targe) now.

Rupert Steiner, Balnarring

Damning evidenceMany readers may have seen the recent ABC program on the environmental and social disas-ter to the communities of Zambia. The disaster

was caused by a holding dam bursting in a huge copper mine which destroyed villages and poi-soned the water of the Kafue and Zambia Rivers on which 40 per cent of the people of Zambia’s population relies for drinking water.

The man in charge of this copper mine for the Adani company, Jeyakamar Janakaraj, will be the manager of the proposed Adani coal mine in Queensland. The company he managed had been taken to court after similar disasters. The High Court on one occasion said the company had no regard for human, animal or plant life.

One is left wondering why [Flinders MP and Environment Minister] Greg Hunt is prepared to let this man organise the largest coal mine Australia has ever seen.

Despite Mr Hunt’s statement that he has made 36 strict conditions on the mine, one wonders why Jeyakamar Janakaraj would treat land in Australia any different from India or Zambia.

Considering the Indian Parliament will cease importing black coal in six years, should the mine go ahead? There will be a huge push to remove coal as quickly as possible and as much as possible, undoubtedly leading to accidents, short cuts and money saving schemes.

Can we trust our heritage and environment to a company which has a history of environ-mental disasters in India and now Zambia? I am shocked and dismayed at Mr Hunt’s seeming disregard for Australia and Queensland’s envi-ronmental future. Peter Strickland, Balnarring

Australia leads the wayI am delighted to respond to recent letters about cli-mate change (“Coal is costly”, “Alternatives’ turn”, “Change is coming”, The News 10/11/15).

The most recent Emissions Reduction Fund auc-tion is a second stunning success – adding a further 45.5 million tonnes of emissions reduction to the 47 million tonnes achieved in the fi rst auction.

In particular, indigenous groups will play a major part in delivering these reductions. There is no doubt that Australia will meet and beat its 2020 target. Our 2030 target is the equal highest per capita of any G20 country.

At a global level, Australia recently led ef-

forts under the Montreal Protocol, which could save approximately 90 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions to 2050. We have also been elected co-chair of the International Green Climate Fund and were one of two countries singled out for applause for our climate change reduction efforts at the recent pre-Paris Global Climate Conference.

In relation to the 20 million trees program, communities have been snapping up the opportu-nity to participate – more than nine million trees have been committed to being planted already, including one million trees in west Melbourne.

I must admit to being slightly surprised that someone would oppose the re-greening of our cities but, fortunately, numerous citizens around Australia are proudly re-greening their local area.

Greg Hunt, Flinders MP

Food for AllI am writing to thank everyone in our commu-nity who participated in the 2015 Food for All winter appeal.

This year we received 281 blankets and knitted rugs. The number of blankets and rugs was less than usual because we did ask for an emphasis this winter on jumpers for children’s beanies, scarves and gloves.

The lady knitters on the southern peninsula did us proud and we were able to provide warm clothing of excellent quality to a large number of children in our community.

A special thanks to Fran Henke in Hastings for again coordinating the delivery of the knitted goods and to the Bendigo Bank in Dromana for acting as a drop off point for the fi nished articles.

I would also like to wich the compliments of the season to all those in our community who have supported Food for All this year.

Ken Northwood, chairmanSouthern Peninsula Food for All

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SECURE your piece of prized beachside Mornington with this contemporary designed residence, just moments from the beach and a short stroll to the buzz of Main Street where shops, cafes and restaurants await. Offering comfortable living zones across both levels, it is the lovely private courtyard that provides the fi rst focal point to the property with sliding glass doors opening into the downstairs living room. A welcoming hallway with high ceilings and oak fl oorboards creates an immediate impact and leads past two ground fl oor bedrooms which both have built-in robes and share the main bathroom. The main open

plan living zone upstairs incorporates a central kitchen overlooking a stylish dining and lounge area. The kitchen has a big wrap around bench with dual sinks and a host of quality appliances by Smeg include an under-bench oven, built-in microwave oven and a dishwasher. The family zone has a nice ambience with a gas log-effect fi re place and the living space is increased signifi cantly with the splendid undercover balcony that embraces one corner of the top fl oor. With plenty of room for occasional furniture, or even a terrace garden, the balcony offers some nice views across the rooftops to the bay. Rounding out the top fl oor

is the large main bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and a luxurious ensuite featuring double shower, twin vanity and a free-standing bath. Designed to maximise your enjoyment of the area, this low-maintenance property is set on a manageable block with ducted heating, refrigerated cooling and a vacuum system among other smart inclusions to the home. From the street, a lane way leads past the home to a double garage with internal access.


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Harcourts Hastings10/14 High Street 03 5970 7333 www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

HarcourtsSINCE 1888


This beautifully designed townhouse is walking distance to everything you could want, with no body corporate, 3yrs builders’ warranty, views of the bay, and style that has to be seen to be believed. The 1st floor comprises of 2 bedrooms, master has walk in robe, and ensuite/central bathroom, the 2nd bedroom has built in robes, separate laundry, private courtyard, the 2nd level has open plan kitchen meals walk in pantry, stone tops, s/steel appliances, lounge and dining, which opens up on to your very own private balcony. The property features ducted heating, reverse cycle split system, 2 toilets upstairs and down, and a single lock up garage with internal access. Located within easy walking distance to schools, shops, and the foreshore, whilst only remaining a short drive to leading beaches, wineries and all the peninsula has to offer!

Auction Saturday 5th December at 3.00pm View www.harcourts.com.auOpen Contact agent

Townhouse With A View

Hastings 1B Martin Street

Jason Stirling 0411 520 173 E [email protected]

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This fabulous country style home in a quiet court of Blind Bight has more than meets the eye, with a fantastic floor plan, maintenance free gardens, and excellent car/boat or caravan storage. Comprising 3 bedrooms plus study, main with walk in robe and ensuite featuring separate shower and spa bath, separate laundry, family bathroom, open plan kitchen and meals area plus separate loungel. This is ideal for first home buyers, families and downsizers wanting the coastal village lifestyle. Special features include ducted vacuum system, double garage with through access to a single garage at the rear of the property, undercover entertaining area off the main living zone, split system cooling, wood fire heating, and security system (can be monitored). Located within walking distance to shops, boat ramp, and nature walks, with Pearcedale, Tooradin, and Cranbourne a short drive away.

For Sale Negotiable over $430,000 View www.harcourts.com.auOpen Contact agent

Country Living At Its Best

Blind Bight 7 Harrier Close

Jason Stirling 0411 520 173 E [email protected]

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Here is a great opportunity to secure a picturesque farm in the northern end of the Peninsula with all amenities a short drive away. Well suited to horse people, farmers and anyone after that quiet lifestyle change in a sought after location. Comprising: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 living zones, open plan kitchen and meals, laundry, sunroom/re-treat, external teenage retreat ideal for guests, 2 dams, 7 loose boxes, 10 paddocks and a 4 car garage. Close to Peninsula Link, the region’s best schools, wineries, beaches, multiple high street’s for all your shopping and a short trip into town

For Sale Negotiable over $1,070,000 View www.harcourts.com.auOpen Saturday 3.30-4.00pm

Classic Farm on 20 Acres (approx).

Moorooduc 1494 Stumpy Gully Road

Phil Bravo 0417 381 212 E [email protected]

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Here is a great home with loads of character that is situated in the most sought after pocket of Hastings. Comprising 3 bedrooms with ensuite and walk in robe off master, formal lounge and separate formal dining area, open plan kitchen, meals and family room, additional rumpus which could be converted to a 4th bedroom if need be, laundry, central bathroom and a double lock up garage. Special features include: cathedral ceilings, wide light filled entry hall, mezzanine storage, rear deck for entertaining, landscaped garden, additional off street parking, cubby house and ample yard space. Close to all that Hastings has to offer, schools, High Street, foreshore reserve, freeway access and minute’s drive to the peninsula’s best beaches.

Auction Saturday 12th December at 11.00am View www.harcourts.com.auOpen Saturday 12.00-12.30pm

Welcome Home

Hastings 22 Lyall Street

Matt Collins 0407 205 450 E [email protected]

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HarcourtsSINCE 1888


This simply stunning 4 bedroom plus study home isn’t just a home it’s a lifestyle! If seclusion, serenity and breathtaking build quality are what you are looking for then you should inspect this property immediately. In a quiet sought after Kinfauns location on a large 2 ¼ acre (approx.) allotment this beautiful & imposing family home boasts high ceilings, three fireplaces, grand entrance with chandelier and elegant staircase, quality floor coverings and custom made drapes. All the bedrooms are queen sized, the master with walk in robe and deluxe ensuite, 6 large living areas includes two formal lounges, billiard room with bar, theatre room and private upstairs retreat. The modern granite kitchen opens to a large butlers kitchen, spacious open plan family meals area and outside are landscaped gardens and horse paddock. With six car lock up garage and a high three car carport excellent for truck or caravan parking, this wonderful property provides an escape from all the hustle and bustle whilst being close to Hastings, beaches, transport and other amenities.

For Sale Negotiable over $990,000 View www.harcourts.com.auOpen Saturday 2.30-3.00pm

Vision of Grandeur! Not just a home, a lifestyle!

Bittern 9 Warrenda Place

Jason Dowler 0403 598 754 E [email protected]

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This gorgeous property is located in an ideal pocket of Balnarring, within walking distance to the shops, village amenities, Balnarring Primary School and a short drive to Balnar-ring Beach, Wineries & Peninsula Link. This home offers unbeatable value within the Balnarring precinct. This immaculately presented home comprises: 4 bedrooms, main with WIR and en-suite, a teenage retreat/home office with its own entrance, open plan kitchen/dining/lounge. An impressive kitchen with gas cooker, a versatile oven that not only cooks your meals but also heats the entire house, open fire, split system cooling and bamboo flooring throughout. To the rear an undercover entertaining area, gorgeous gardens, garden shed, vegie patch & 2 water tanks. So close to the heart of Balnarring, near many fine restaurants & lovely beaches a heart-warming home in a soul satisfying location. This property would suit a range of buyers, inspection is a must.

Auction Saturday 12th December at 3.00pm View www.harcourts.com.auOpen Saturday 11.00-11.30am

Warrawee Delight!

Balnarring 51 Warrawee Road

Amanda Walles 0403 555 156 E [email protected]

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Amy RidgewayPROPERTY MANAGER

5970 7333

When It comes to managing your property, we have an unwavering commitment to place the best tenants into your number

one asset. For outstanding service, knowledge and a property management experience that exceeds your expectations, talk

to us. Contact Jess for any property management needs, to Jess and the team it’s not just a job, it’s a passion.

Jade Loizzo PROPERTY MANAGER

5970 7333

Jess RollinsRENTAL DEPARTMENT MANAGER

0433 215 257

This fantastic home features three bedrooms, formal lounge and open plan kitchen/dining with gas appliances. Single family bathroom and separate laundry facilities. Polished floors, ducted heating, single steel garage and enclosed rear yard. Located within walking distance to schools, shops and transport.. Be quick to inspect!

For Lease $240 per weekInspect By Appointment

Quiet Court LocationHastings 5 Bataan Court

Hastings Office 5970 7333 E [email protected]

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Immaculate property on a 2100 sqm (approx.) block with the added bonus of massive sheds for trucks, machinery, boats or caravans. Inside are 4BR’s, two living areas, stylish kitchen with meals area and two modern bathrooms. A decked area is perfect for entertaining and overlooks the spacious backyard.


Half Acre (approx) with Huge ShedsCrib Point 90 Creswell Street


FOR LEASE

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FOR LEASE

Close to High Street shops, this unit has formal lounge, separate dining area, kitchen with gas appliances, main bedroom with WIR, main bathroom, separate laundry and single lock up garage. Also featuring gas heating, gas hot water and air conditioner. All this plus a private rear yard, ideally located within a quiet complex.


Amazing Two Bedroom unitHastings 1/6 Skinner Street


FOR LEASE

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A great home on a large block close to High Street and the marina. Ofering 2BR’s, kitchen with breakfast table space, seperate lounge with gas wall furnace, bathroom with shower over bath, and outside is a storage shed.


Cottage On A Large BlockHastings 7 Arthur Street


FOR LEASE

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B T R E

Shop 1/34 High StreetHastings, 5979 8003

BIG & BEAUTIFULFrom the wide hallways to the large living areas this beautiful weatherboard home will draw you in like a magnet with its character and charm. A modern central kitchen has gas cooking, dishwasher and plenty of bench and cupboard space. The formal lounge and dining area features a cosy Coonara with dual chimney which adjoins the lounge room where a beautiful

two with WIR, and three with BIR’s, main bedroom has a renovated ensuite. Other features include a study nook, ducted heating, air-conditioning, 11.4m x 6m workshop with single phase power and amenities, 6000L water tank with pump, garden shed & 20 solar panels.

BITTERN $545,000 - $565,000

44 FLINDERS STREET - INSPECT SAT 11.30-12.00PM

HASTINGS Offers over $435,000

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BITTERN $165,000 - $185,000

Build your new home on this 525m2 block in a desirable location of Bittern. Set in a quiet sreet with plenty of privacy, this property offers the perfect opportunity

something new and affordable and built to their requirements. The building area is approx 21.34m wide and approx 17.63m long.

LAND - LOOK NO FURTHER

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This block is situated in a prime position of Hastings and offers buyers a special place to build that dream home capturing spectacular panoramic views of Westernport Bay, Sandstone Island and the beautiful Hastings board-walk, a 3.5 km pathway/boardwalk situated along the living salt marsh and mangroves of Westernport Bay.This property is within walking distance to the Westernport Marina, boat ramp, local aquatic centre and shops.

CAPTURE GLORIOUS BAY VIEWS

HASTINGS $390,000 - $420,000

This superb 2BR unit set in the Hastings Cove Retirement Village offers a modern kitchen with electric cook top, wall oven, pantry and breakfast bench, lounge with air con and GDH, bathroom

Other features include vertical blinds, BIR’s, plenty of storage space and separate laundry.

RETIRE WITH COMFORT

HASTINGS $275,000

Brand new, quality built units in prime location close to shops, transport and primary school. Purchase off the plan and save thousands on stamp duty. Choose from

double garage - 3BR units with FES & single garage or

turn key items including carpets, interior blinds, security doors, ducted heating & air-conditioning.

BITTERN CENTRAL

BITTERN FROM $319,950

A manageable, low maintenance property with two dwellings. This immaculate 3BR brick

and formal dining area with bay windows which overlook the garden and pergola area, a spacious kitchen has gas cook top and electric oven with an adjoining family room & meals area, main bedroom has WIR & FES, there is GDH and air-conditioning and solar electricity. Outside is an enclosed double carport with roller door, garden shed with power and

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Well maintained BV home on approx 589m2 featuring lounge with gas wall heater, air-conditioner and ceiling fan, open plan kitchen with breakfast bar, and from the dining area you step out to a covered alfresco area. Main bedroom has FES & WIR, two more bedrooms with BIRS and there is plenty of storage space throughout.

FIRST HOME BUYERS & RETIREES

HASTINGS Offers over $345,000

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Modern sandstone 3BR unit, one of two on the block, situated only metres to High Street. Kitchen has gas cooking, there is a tastefully designed outdoor entertaining area where you can relax or entertain, main bedroom has his and her robes and dual-entry bathroom, other features include air conditioning, plenty of storage space throughout and no body-corporate fees.

THE PERFECT LOCATION

HASTINGS $450,000 O.N.O

CRIB POINT $580,000 Negotiable

Spacious family home set on a massive 1723m2 (approx) allotment offering space to create your own oasis or subdivide (STCA) and reap the returns. With a huge bungalow at the rear, this property presents many options for extended families. The open plan desing offers three living zones including a front lounge, family room with Coonara and a rumpus room, 4BR’s, main with WIR & FES plus separate study, kitchen with gas cooking and dishwasher, gas heating and air-conditioning throughout. Outside is an undercover entertaining area, low maintenance gardens a double carport and plenty of off street parking and storage.

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VALUE FOR MONEYFully renovated home set on 634m2 (approx) with large kitchen at the hub of the home, adjoining dining area leads to an outdoor entertaining area, there are two separate living areas and 4 bedrooms (main with FES & WIR). Separate study, GDH, air

Add in enclosed carport with roller door and a large workshop with power and storage shed.

CRIB POINT Offers Over $415,000

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333 STONY POINT ROAD - INSPECT SAT 12.30-1.00PM

11 BILGOLA STREET - INSPECT SAT 10.30-11.00AM

CHARACTER COTTAGEBeautiful 3BR weatherboard home with plenty of

the formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast bar, central lounge room and bedrooms. The kitchen offers dishwasher and pantry, main bedroom has a renovated ensuite, and dressing room with access out to a wrap around deck which overlooks the neat grounds. Set on a 703m2 (approx) allotment.

BITTERN Offers Over $375,000

UNDER CONTRACT

IN SEVEN DAYS

BITTERN $700,000 - $750,000

This enchanting double story cedar cottage on an enviable 1 acre offers country character

cottage rose gardens and verandas are some of the classic features of this home. Three sprawling living zones include a large lounge and a massive rumpus room with cathedral ceilings. Adjoining the main living areas is an outdoor entertaining area complete with spa, the timber kitchen has 900mm stainless steel oven, dishwasher and butler’s pantry, there are 4BR’s, main with WIR & dual-entry bathroom, and there is a powder room.

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NEWLISTING

12 BLACKBURN STREET - INSPECT SAT 2.00-2.30PM


“The difference between a good price and a great price is a great

estate agent”

NEW LISTING

Sam Bucca | 0412 755 544

SOMERVILLE 7 Black Wattle Place

Offers invited over $575,000open to view by appointment

2CAR

2BATH

4BED

Somerville

3 separate living areasLarge covered entertaining area with spaSought after Woodlands Estate

Land size approx. 825sqm

Somerville

NEW LISTING

Sam Bucca | 0412 755 544

SOMERVILLE 41 Wiltshire Drive

$400,000 - $440,000open to view by appointment

2CAR

2BATH

Somerville

2 living areasEntertaining area with café blindsNeat updated family homeCarport & shedsAll Large bedrooms

3BED



estate agent”

Your home could be worth more than you think!

Give Sam Bucca a shot and call for your free no-obligation market appraisal.Selling real estate without the headache.

Sam BuccaSenior Sales Consultant / Licensed Estate Agent

0412 755 [email protected]

NEW LISTING

Sam Bucca | 0412 755 544

SOMERVILLE 2 Station Street (Cnr of Park Lane)

Offers invited over $485,000open to view by appointment

4CAR

2BATH

3BED

Somerville

2 large separate living areas Updated kitchen & bathrooms

Development site STCACorner block 1111sqm (approx.)

Somerville

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HASTINGS 12/102 Victoria Street Neat as a pin and beautifully presented New carpets and freshly painted throughout Private rear gardens

$280,000 - $305,000 open to view 11.30-12.00pm

1CAR

1BATH

3BED

Andrea Hannah|0417 400 660

3CAR

2BATH

1STUDY

BITTERN 11 Peppermint Place Tranquil 1.6 acre setting

Spacious outdoor entertaining area Landscaped tropical gardens

Offers over $1,150,000 open to view saturday 12.00-1.00pm

Nigel Evans| 0439 540 055

4BED

1CAR

1BATH

3BED

HASTINGS 3 Kurrajong Street Lounge with a two-way gas column heater Good size kitchen with an upright cooker 534m2 block of land with a rear shed

$275,000 open to view by appointment

UNDER CONTRACT


HASTINGS 38 Skinner Street

All extensions and outbuildings can be removed

Original 4 room home is heritage listed

Best offer over $650,000 open to view Saturday 1.30-2.00pm

Dominic Tallon | 0408 528 857

1CAR

1BATH

2BED

This year Tallon Estate Agents are supporting the Sacred Heart Mission to provide gift packs for homeless & disadvantaged people who come to the Mission in Melbourne on Christmas Day. Your support and generosity will help extend the Christmas spirit at a time that is often hard for many people. We are seeking the following donations to help create gift packs:

In addition to the above items we are also seeking any non-perishable items (e.g. canned food, long life milk etc.) All donations can be dropped off to our office 35 High Street, Hastings between 9:00am 4:00pm Monday Saturday. Donations will be accepted until the 18th December 2015. For further information on the Sacred Heart Mission you can visit their website https://www.sacredheartmission.org/

Roll-on deodorant Soap Shampoo & conditioner

Shaving cream Body wash Body scrub Body butter/moisturiser Nail clippers Hand cream Nail files Hair brush & combs Make up (lip balm, gloss etc.) Shavers Facial care products (cleanser, moisturiser, make up remover)

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CRIB POINT 5 Murray Street

Offers over $399,000 open to view saturday 12-12.30pm

1CAR

1BATH

3BED

HASTINGS 6 Gold Court

Substantial home with 2 living areas Timber kitchen with meals areaGarage and off-street parking



CRIB POINT 90 Disney Street

4 bedrooms + study, main with FES

Outdoor entertainment area Double garage + double carport

offers over $535,000 open to view saturday 11-11.30am

Dominic Tallon | 0408 528 857

BALNARRING 15 Bittern Dromana Road

Timber deck surrounding IG pool Several sheds all with power

Offers over $850,000 open to view by appointment


HASTINGS 41 James Street

Modern kitchen with gloss cupboards Alfresco and pergola area

Carport & double steel garage


3CAR

2BATH

3BED


4CAR

2BATH

5BED

4CAR

2BATH

4BED

CRIB POINT 8 Kara Court

Formal & casual living area plus rumpus

Kitchen with plenty of bench space

Ducted heating & evap. cooling

offers over $540,000 open to view by appointment


Kitchen with 900mm s/steel cooker Self-contained studio at rear


PRICE REDUCED

2CAR

2BATH

4BED

Offers over $390,000 open to view by appointment

4 bedrooms main with WIR & FESModern kitchen with dishwasher Fantastic outdoor living room


2CAR

2BATH

4BED

HASTINGS 3 Dylan Drive

2CAR

2BATH

4BED

UNDER CONTRACT

CRIB POINT 56 Governors Road$520,000 open to view saturday 2.00-2.30pm


0CAR

2BATH

4BED

Renovated home on 1000sqm block

3 living areas and timber kitchen

Timber decks on all sides


CENTURY 21 AGENTS SMARTER BOLDER FASTER

HASTINGS 17 Sunset Rise

CENTURY 21 HOMEPORT 5979 3555

FOR SALE $440,000 Offers Over

VIEW Saturday 1:00-1:30pm

AGENT Brooke Ramsay 0447 772 980

NEW LISTING

A LA MODE FAMILY HOMEThis impeccably designed three bedroom plus study home set on nearly 700m2 offers practical living at its best and makes an ideal home for the entertainer or large family. Offering two large separate living zones, the main bedroom is at the front of the home boasting ensuite and WIR, 3 more bedrooms are towards the rear of the home and all have BIR’s and share the main bathroom and separate toilet. At the heart of the home is the kitchen featuring s/steel gas top stove, electric oven and dishwasher along with ample cupboard space. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining area which leads to the large outdoor paved entertaining area all surrounded by neat, low maintenance gardens.

CRIB POINT 30 Hamilton Street


AUCTION This Saturday at 2.00pm

TERMS 10% Deposit, Balance 60 days,

Vacant Possession

VIEW Agent on site from 1.30pm

AGENT Chris Watt 0417 588 321

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

RARE UNTOUCHED ½ ACREFully serviced and perfectly rectangular allotment of 20.12 metres by 100.58 metres deep (2,024,m² - an imperial ½ acre) with all services available plus sealed road access to front and rear.Rarely offered level treed parcel of land almost the last opportunity to purchase in this sought after area. Planning permit available for single dwelling (STCA). This untouched site is ideal for trades person wanting to separate home from work. Situated among quality homes and with good ground this property must be sold on the day. Go see any time.Please contact Chris Watt for an Information Memorandum

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CENTURY 21 AGENTS SMARTER BOLDER FASTER

HASTINGS 9a Albert Street


FOR SALE $275,000 Offers Over

VIEW By Appointment

AGENT Andrew Watt 0419 524 560

NEW LISTING

CLOSE TO EVERYTHINGDelightful two bedroom unit, perfectly positioned just around the corner from High Street, featuring open plan front living area incorporating the kitchen and dining zone. From here, there is themain bathroom with separate shower and dual-entry to the main bedroom with WIR. Down the hall is a second bedroom with double robe. Towards the rear is a second living area opening out to a private living area perfect for entertaining! Additional features include gas ducted heating, dishwasher, stainless steel appliances and a fully fenced front garden. This property has no body corporate fees as there is no common property. Ideal home for a single or couple, would also make a great investment.

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SOMERS 45 Kennedy Road

RENOVATE, EXTEND OR REBUILD

The Somer’s lifestyle can be yours with this beach home set on a expansive allotment of 11187 (approx) square metres of land.Offering open plan living room overlooking the front yard, large country style kitchen with gas cooker, two large bedrooms, bathroom with separate shower and a separate toilet. Add to this an easy access back yard, double garage with power. All located just a short walk to local facilities such as primary school, tennis courts, post office and the beach. CENTURY 21 HOMEPORT 5979 3555

FOR SALE $500,000

VIEW Saturday 11:00-11:30am


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NEW LISTING

This neat and tidy BV home is set in quiet court location, exuding potential in so many ways. Boasting freshly revealed original timber floors, 3 bedrooms all with BIR, huge garage plus carport under roofline. Perfect entry level home waiting for a family to add their own personal flare boasting plenty of room for the kids to play.

HASTINGS 4 Warren Crescent 1 23

PRICE $295,000 Offers Over


AGENT Brooke Ramsay 0447 772 980

PRICE REDUCED


Comfortable 2BR unit in a peaceful location close to Woolleys Beach foreshore. Open plan lounge and dining, kitchen with gas s/steel appliances. Outside features spacious rear yard, garden shed and single lock-up garage. This property presents beautifully, captures lots of light and is very affordable.

CRIB POINT 2/6 Point Road

PRICE $250,000 Offers Over




PRICE REDUCED

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69 High Street, HASTINGS, 5979 [email protected]

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ENJOYING a wonderful spread of about 13 hectares, this diverse property features wonderful landscaped gardens, grazing areas for some livestock and great natural bush land for exploring. There is also a creek and one dam, with the main house on its own vast water supply. The home has a striking stone facade and sprawls across three levels with an amazing array of living spaces on offer. There are four established bedrooms, however a separate study and a rumpus room could easily take the number up to six, there are two bathrooms and several living areas have open fi re places. A timber kitchen has an under-bench oven, built-in microwave convection oven and a dishwasher. At ground level is a vast area for storage or ideal space for a home business with studio. The home has a great aspect and receives a healthy amount of natural light and there is a pleasant garden view from every window. Secluded from the road, you are free to enjoy the splendid outdoor facilities in peace and privacy with a quality in ground swimming pool and adjacent pavilion with bathroom facilities and kitchen, plus a fenced tennis court.

Address: 76 Bellingham Road, ARTHURS SEATFor Sale: contact agentAgency: Jacobs & Lowe, Shop 14 Balnarring Village, Balnarring, 5983 5509Agent: Phillip McNeil-Young, 0428 148 693

Your own private bush resort

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69 High Street, HASTINGS, 5979 [email protected]

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HASTINGS 29 Gaskin Avenue

The Ultimate First Home or Investment This neat and tidy home is set on a generous block of approx 641m2, it is conveniently located just a short distance to local schools & all essential amenities. The home consists of three bedrooms plus central bathroom, open-plan kitchen and dining area and separate living room. Outside there is great sized backyard with garden shed and side access from the carport. Ruby Smith 0434 744 744

[email protected]

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More Than Meets The Eye Set on a generous allotment of approx 600m2, this well presented residence is extremely well maintained throughout and consists of a master bedroom with ENS & BIR, 2 further bedrooms, study, open-plan kitchen/dining/living area & an additional lounge room. Features include ceilings fans throughout the home, a double carport, large shed and garden shed, plus rear access to the property from Wingala Court.

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Ruby Smith 0434 744 744

[email protected]

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BITTERN 4/35 Sudholz Street

Immaculate Unit in Great Location Freshly painted with new carpet, this 3 bedroom unit features a generously sized bathroom which flows through to the master bedroom, plus a further two bedrooms, each with BIR’s. The living area is open-plan and incorporates the kitchen and dining zone. Sliding doors open up from the living area onto the timber deck in your own private courtyard. Additional extras include split-system heating/cooling, and internal access from the remote double garage

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Ruby Smith 0434 744 744

[email protected]

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Ruby Smith 0434 744 744

[email protected]

HASTINGS 32 Douglas Street

Enormous Potential Perfect for first home buyers, families and investors, this 3 bedroom residence on a generous 828m2 (approx) block offers a number of opportunities! • Settle into the existing house and enjoy the great yard space• Build your dream home on a generous block• Invest, subdivide and develop (STCA)

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SALES! SALES! SALES!

IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO SELL,

OR STILL WAITING TO SELL,THE NEXT NUMBER YOU CALL

MUST BE RUBY SMITH’S*

Ruby Smith 0434 744 744

[email protected]

* if your property is exclusively listed with another agent,

please disregard this communication


SOMERVILLE11 Bungower Road

Auction: Sat, November 28th at 2pmTerms: 10% deposit, Settlement 30/60 daysInspect: Saturday 1:30-2:00pm

2Car

0Bath

0Bed

OPEN THE GATES TO A NEW LIFESTYLE Privately nestled off the main road, this property offers a rare opportunity to purchase affordable acreage on the Mornington Peninsula. Slightly peppered with native trees and located in a secluded area but still within a 10 minute drive to nearby towns of Tyabb and Somerville. Offering a large recreation shed and existing house site ready for a new build. Cater to your desire for privacy and spacious surrounds.

•7 acres of privacy.

•Power, septic, gas, telephone & internet connection available.

•Neighbouring the Yaringa Harbour and Restaurant.

•15 x 8 recreation shed.

•Separate paddock with potential to fence more for horses and cattle.

Lisa Roberts 0488 910 368Wilma Green 0407 833 996

64 High Street, Hastings03 5979 2489www.robertsandgreen.com.au

2Car

1Bath

3Bed

HASTINGS46a James Street

Offers over $280,000Inspect: By Appointment

BARGAIN CLOSE TO THE FORESHORE - Positioned in a sought after location, this modest brick veneer home will attract everyone from investors, first-home buyers, retirees or a professional couple who appreciate the benefits of this ‘priced to sell’ property.

3 bedrooms with access to the light-filled main bathroom.Walking distance to the picturesque Hastings Marina.Single carport, double lock-up garage and private courtyard.Functional kitchen with gas cooking.

This property has countless potential and represents a sound investment with great returns, ideal for entry-level purchasers on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.

HASTINGS134 Salmon Street

SALMON WATERS - Designed by renowned Melbourne Architect Peter Brown, this magnificent boutique three storey development offers all the advantages of modern living in a luxurious bayside setting.

One or two bedroom apartments with BIR’s.All apartments offer 2 bathrooms, (except apartment 12).Showpiece kitchen with stainless steel appliances, including dishwasher.Audio intercom security and private lift for convenience.Reverse cycle heating and cooling.Plus many more quality inclusions!

Please contact our office for an information memorandum

1Car

2Bath

1-2Bed

From $320,000Inspect: Saturday 11:00-12:00pm Sunday 11:00-1:00pm

AUCTION

THIS SATURDAY


Lisa Roberts 0488 910 368Wilma Green 0407 833 996

64 High Street, Hastings03 5979 2489www.robertsandgreen.com.au

BITTERN3 Centre Avenue

Set on approximately 2 acres.

3 bedrooms, separate study.

Master with ensuite and spa.

Well-equipped paddocks (5),

shelters (4) and an arena.

Double garage under roof-line.

Offers over $760,000Inspect: Saturday 12:00-12:30pm 2

Bath

1Study

3Bed

2Car

HASTINGS34 Cool Store Road

Endless possibilities on 550sqm.

Lovely timber kitchen.

Double carport with side access.

Outdoor alfresco with French

doors and decking.

Walk to the Foreshore Reserve.

NEW LISTINGOffers over $285,000Inspect: By Appointment 2

Car

1Bath

3Bed

SOMERS46 South Beach Road

4 year builders warranty.

Showpiece kitchen.

Double carport.

Parking for boats & caravans.

Heating & cooling.

1200sqm allotment (approx.)

$720,000 - $790,000Inspect: By Appointment 2

Car

2Bath

4Bed

SOMERVILLE16 Mitch Court

Set on approximately 800sqm.

2 living zones and entertainers

kitchen.

Outdoor alfresco and expansive

decking.

3.5 car garage and side access.

Located in a quiet cul-de-sac.

NEW LISTING Offers over $590,000 Inspect: Sunday 2:00-2:30pm 3

Car

2Bath

4Bed

A resident of Hastings for 34 years, Ronelle has a wealth of local knowledge and appreciation for the beautiful Western Port region. A real estate career spanning 15 years and over a decade within the Property Management sector has

equipped Ronelle with invaluable skills as she manages her portfolio, always focused on providing high quality service enhanced by excellent communication. Highly respected as a leader in her field, Ronelle has built an extensive database

of impeccable tenants and tradespeople to ensure your investment property is in the best hands at all times.

Please tick the appropriate box:

I have had 2 or more Property Managers in the past 5 years?I don’t have 24/7 online access to all of my financial statements, maintenance reports, tenant payments etc.

My current Property Manager has less than 15 years of Real Estate experience.

If you have ticked any of the above boxes, we suggest appointing a new Property Manager – give Ronelle a callon 03 5979 2489 or email: [email protected]

Have you met our Property Manager Ronelle Kraulis? She is the best in the business.

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220 Main Street, Mornington 5976 5900 Shop 11, Bentons Square, Mornington 5976 8899 Shop 14, Balnarring Village 5983 5509

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LOCATION, LUXURY, LIFESTYLE

Magnificent beachside home featuring loads of natural light through all the seasons. Meticulous thought and planning have created an easy flow floor plan which will comfortably accommodate large families who love to entertain. Take the feature staircase upstairs to an open plan living space with spacious kitchen boasting quality appliances, Caesarstone benches and ample storage space. Also upstairs is the master bedroom with WIR & FES. Downstairs are two more spacious bedrooms with BIRs, sharing the family bathroom with separate bath, shower and double basins.

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For Sale: $1,100,000 - $1,200,000

Vivienne Spencer 0409 558 330

31 NUNNS ROAD, MORNINGTON

Inspect: As advertised or by appointment

Karin Mander 0409 597 508

5/3 KING STREET, MORNINGTON 23 2

THE KING’S DOMAIN!

With bay glimpses from an enviable blue chip position, this luxurious double storey three bedroom townhouse will enable you to enjoy a lifestyle that is second to none! The ultimate in comfort and carefree living is fully catered for with a flexible floor-plan offering a downstairs master bedroom with ensuite, sleek and stylish kitchen with granite bench tops and stainless steel appliances, gas ducted heating, air conditioning, ducted vacuum system, remote double garage and high ceilings throughout. Walk to everything that fabulous Mornington has to offer!

For Sale: $890,000 - $950,000 Inspect: As advertised or by appointment

Simon Farrar 0412 734 130

1/58 WILSONS ROAD, MORNINGTON 23 1

GIVE THIS A LOOK

This single storey beach side unit will certainly not last. From the moment you walk through the front door you will be impressed. The blonde cork floors give the look of polished concrete and with the white plantation blinds give it a bright modern feel. The open plan living leads to the kitchen with easy access to the decked and paved courtyard. Three good size bedrooms master with full ensuite, family bathroom and laundry complete the inside. A single garage with internal access make this a very desirable property.

Vivienne Spencer 0409 558 330

For Sale: $450,000 - $490,000Inspect: As advertised or by appointment

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220 Main Street, Mornington 5976 5900 Shop 11, Bentons Square, Mornington 5976 8899 Shop 14, Balnarring Village 5983 5509


11 KARELLA CRESCENT, MORNINGTONSTUNNING ARCHITECT DESIGNED FAMILY HOME FOR THE BEST YEARS OF YOUR LIFE

Features include: 4 Queen size bedrooms plus study, expansive kitchen with Caesar stone benches & breakfast bar, quality fixtures and appliances, solid bamboo flooring, spacious living and dining, alfresco style timber deck & courtyard, double remote garage with workshop, large ensuite, family bathroom & powder room. Gas log fire place, ducted heating, split system air-conditioning and a 6-star energy rating.

AUCTION: Saturday 12th December at 12.30pm Inspect: Saturday’s 12-12.30pm

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TOTAL PRIVACY & RURAL LIFESTYLE

Set at the end of a country lane this 34 acre property ultimate peace and privacy. The very substantial stone home with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms ,several living areas, timber kitchen & studio is surrounded by parklike gardens and overlooks grazing paddocks and open bushland with creek & dam. Complemented by in ground pool and pavilion with facilities plus tennis court this property is a resort in itself in a magical setting.

24 276 BELLINGHAM ROAD, ARTHUR’S SEAT

For Sale: Contact AgentInspect: As advertised or by appointment

Phillip McNeil-Young 0428 148 693

A STYLISH CONCEPT IN BEACHSIDE LIVING

Double storey 3 bedroom family home which has recently undergone a very stylish makeover. Set on the high side of the road the home enjoys filtered bay views and sits on an easily managed 876 sq.m allotment with a path at the end of the street leading directly to the beach. Features air conditioned living areas on each level, 3 bedrooms, 2 updated bathrooms, new kitchen with stainless steel appliances and walk in pantry, and double carport.

23 225 BELVEDERE ROAD, SOMERS

For Sale: Offers in excess of $680,000Inspect: As advertised or by appointment

John Hanna 0408 374 334

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

41 Separation Street, MorningtonIn an area celebrated for its proximity to Main Street’s dynamic cafes, restaurants, quality shopping,transport and the beach, this four-bedroom, two bathroom residence offers instant owner-occupier orinvestment success. Two living areas, separate dining, a fabulous north-east entertaining deck and atradesman’s double garage further add to the excellence.

Price $650,000 - $720,000Inspection As advertised or by appointmentContact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 Rachel Crook 0419 300 515bowmanandcompany.com.au

Mornington For Sale

A 4 B 2 C 2

6 Shanns Avenue, Mount Martha

3 bedroom home within walking distanceto the beach. Consisting of L-shaped livingarea with new carpet, gas heating and splitsystem, kitchen with dishwasher, gas stovetop/elec oven and loads of pantry space. Mainbedroom with built in robes and ensuite, familybathroom with separate toilet & large laundry.Lock up shed & off street parking *Weeklyprice includes garden & lawn maintenance.

For LeasePrice On ApplicationContact Caitlin Brown 0408 546 132bowmanandcompany.com.au

Mount Martha For Lease

A 3 B 2 C 2

1075 Mornington Flinders Road, Red Hill

With sweeping views across the valley this nearnew home is a must see! On a 6 acre chemicalfree apple orchid, this 1 acre (approx.)house allotment ticks all the boxes. Featuresa spacious open plan lounge & dining withpolished floorboards and split system heating& cooling, a modern kitchen overlooking thevalley below, master bedroom with ensuiteand W.I.R, add to this a generous wrap arounddeck, all within walking distance to the shopsand Red Hill Consolidated Primary School

For LeasePrice $650 per weekContact Kym Colliver 0408 666 763bowmanandcompany.com.au

Red Hill For Lease

A 4 B 2 C 2

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SET on a manageable 475 square metre block, this well-maintained brick veneer home is an excellent starter package for fi rst home buyers or investors. An updated bathroom and a fantastic kitchen keep your moving in maintenance costs very low and there are three bedrooms with timber fl oors, including the main bedroom that also has a walk-through wardrobe to an ensuite with shower and vanity. The bright and spacious living room will comfortably accommodate most lounge suites and a dining room adjoins the brilliant kitchen which has plenty of cupboard and bench space throughout. For comfort, there is gas heating and air-conditioning. From the kitchen you step out to a paved alfresco area and from the street, there is a double carport to the front of the property.

Address: 76 Eramosa Road East, SOMERVILLEFor Sale: Offers over $340,000Agency: Eview Group, 463 Nepean Highway, Frankston, 8781 3810Agent: Sam Bucca, 0412 755 544

How’s this for value

TURN your house hunting dreams into reality with this lovely, well-designed home in the Solar Estate that still presents in as new condition. From the wide entry, there is a massive formal lounge, and continuing along the tiled hallway is the main living zone incorporating a modern kitchen with comfortable family area, and a separate space for dining. The kitchen has a roomy breakfast bar and stainless-steel appliances include an under-bench oven and a dishwasher. The furnishings throughout the home are of excellent quality and other comforts include gas ducted heating and vacuum systems, and evaporative cooling. The main bedroom has an ensuite and two more bedrooms both have built-in robes and share the main bathroom. Externally, there is a full-length entertaining area underneath a high-span roof and from the street is a double garage. The 750 square metre block is adorned with pleasant gardens and features an absolutely pristine backyard that has barely a blade of grass out of place.

Address: 10 Kuan Yin Place, HASTINGSFor Sale: $515,000Agency: Bay West Real Estate, 1/109 High Street, Hastings, 5979 4412Agent: Don McKenzie, 0419 955 177

A lasting impression

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

2/26 Wellington Street, Mornington

The epitome of excellence, this superlative craftsman built two-storey townhouse offers a lifestyle of privilege andexclusivity. Featuring three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms with an en suite to the main bedroom. The residencehas LED lighting, oak timber flooring and a seven star energy rating. From the eye-catching contemporary facadeto the spacious light-filled interior, this stunning townhouse offers boutique living at its beautiful best in one ofMornington’s most privileged locations close to Main Street’s cosmopolitan shops, cafes, restaurants and the beach.

Auction Saturday 28th November 1.00pmInspection As advertised or by appointmentContact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103Rachel Crook 0419 300 515bowmanandcompany.com.au

Mornington Auction

A 3 B 2 C 2

Auction this Saturday

28 Summerfield Drive, Mornington

Stunning from every angle, this single-level four-bedroom, two-bathroom plus a study residence puts familypriorities firmly in perspective with excellent zoned living with a north-west aspect, tranquil garden views from everyroom and a fantastic entertaining pavilion for your family to enjoy 365 days of the year! The location in the sought-after Summerfields Estate immediately accessible to Bentons Square shopping, schools and nearby beaches addsto the home’s fabulous assets. A double remote garage, boat/caravan parking, ducted heating, evaporative cooling,two gas fireplaces and more highlight the home’s caliber in this family focused address.

Price $880,000 - $940,000Inspection As advertised or by appointmentContact Rachel Crook 0419 300 515Robert Bowman 0417 173 103bowmanandcompany.com.au

Mornington For Sale

A 4 B 2 C 2


INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL <<

ONE of the landmark sites in this bustling coastal town, this exciting freehold opportunity comes with one building leased to an established tenant, and a second building currently vacant. Relocate your business here or land bank for future re-development (STCA) as the prospects for the region continue to grow. Zoned Commercial 2.

Address: 2996 Frankston-Flinders Road, BALNARRINGAuction: This Friday at 1pmAgency: Kevin Wright Commercial, 1/26 Mclaren Place, Mornington, 5977 2255Agent: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Fantastic Western Port freehold

Invest in a 10 Year Lease

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AuctionThursday 3rd December at 11am620 Frankston-Dandenong Road, Carrum Downs

Peter Blake 0419 308 080James Roux 0417 514 431

3 street frontages Land area: 5,800m2* Building area: 375m2* 10 year lease to publicly listed company Rental $140,000 P.A. (net) with fixed increases of $10,000 P.A. for next 2 years thereafter 3.5% 12 month rental bank guarantee Further development opportunity on land of 2,890m2* Terms: 10% deposit, Balance 60 days *Sizes approx

Michael Crowder 0408 358 926

4-6 MALIBU CIRCUIT, CARRUM DOWNS

69m2 - 159m2 areas available Secure compound with CCTV

and automatic gates Opposite Bunnings and close

to Masters Features Incl: 8m internal height,

kitchenette, toilet, electric RSD Suit: car, motorbike, boat, jetski,

caravan and household storagenicholscrowder.com.au

9775 1535Level 1, 1 Colemans Road Carrum Downs VIC 3201

Michael Crowder0408 358 926 James Dodge0488 586 896

Peter Blake0419 308 080 James Roux0417 514 431


220 Main Street, Mornington 5976 5900 Shop 11, 210 Dunns Road, Mornington 5976 8899 81 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill 5989 2364

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Choice of Two Factories

• Factory 3: 500m2 approx • Factory 6: 468m2 approx • 3 phase power • Roller door access • Off street parking • Kitchenette & toilet facilities

3&6/1879 FRANKSTON-FLINDERS ROAD, HASTINGS

For Lease $3,200 pcm + GST + Outgoings each Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

Retail Shop

• 98m2 approx • Great exposure on a corner location• Available 1st February 2016

5/234 MAIN STREET, MORNINGTON

For Lease $3,250pcm + GST + Outgoings Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

Office Space - Available NOW!

• Great exposure on High Street • 150m2 approx • Front & rear access • 3 office spaces plus meeting room • Large reception area • Kitchen & toilet facilities

1/97 HIGH STREET, HASTINGS


Retail Space - Available Now

• Great exposure on High Street • Building: 427m2 approx • Approx 15m road frontage • Kitchen & office facilities

33 HIGH STREET, HASTINGS

For Lease $5,833 pcm + GST + Outgoings Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

Main Street Retail & Office Space

• 80m2 approx • Two offices plus reception

• 2 + 2 year lease, commenced 30/11/2014 • Kitchen & toilet facilities

3 & 4 / 216 MAIN STREET, MORNINGTON

For Sale $450,000 Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

Prime Retail & Office Space

• 62m2 approx • Entry from Barrett Lane • Shop faces supermarket carpark

• Great exposure • Would suit a variety of retail or offices • Available now

7/211 MAIN STREET, MORNINGTON


NEW LISTING

WATT ROAD WAREHOUSE FOR LEASE

• 255m2 approx

• Complex backs on to Dallas Brooks Park • Front office with warehouse & roller door

4/92 WATT ROAD, MORNINGTON


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FORESHORE WATER CARTAGE, MORNINGTON

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ST MARY’S Primary School principal Richard Mucha is one six Victorian recipients of the John Laing Award for Professional Development.

The award was being presented today (Tuesday) 24 November in Melbourne.

Mr Mucha, who has been principal at St Mary’s since 1997, was nomi-nated by the Independent Education Union for developing a regional community partnership and for having made an “outstanding commitment to the health and wellbeing of principals in Catholic schools”.

An educator for 37 years, Mr Mu-cha was praised for having had a “sig-nifi cant community building role”. He has been involved in the Linking Schools and Early Years partnership since 2007.

Australian Primary Principals As-sociation president Dennis Yarrington said:

“The partnership has developed a whole-town approach to reducing disadvantage.

“The collaboration and profes-sional learning with two government

schools, pre-school services and com-munity organisations and agencies has brought about considerable improve-ments in student learning.

“Although not a Rotary member, the Hastings Rotary Club awarded Richard a Paul Harris Fellowship rec-ognising his outstanding commitment to the community.

“Within Catholic education in Vic-toria, Richard has provided sustained and enthusiastic leadership in the area of health and wellbeing. He has pro-duced guidelines for Catholic schools responding to threatening or violent situations.”

Mr Mucha is a principals’ represent-ative for the Independent Education Union, and a member of the parish stewardship council and Mornington Peninsula Shire’s literacy advisory committee.

“The John Laing Award for Profes-sional Development acknowledges Richard’s outstanding role in leading a regional community partnership and his contribution to the area of princi-pal health and wellbeing in Catholic schools,” Mr Yarrington said.

Principal top of class

Professional award: St Mary’s Primary School principal Richard Mucha has been recognised by peers for his “signifi cant community building role”. Picture: Gary Sissons

YEAR 10 students at Western Port Secondary College celebrated their success and committed themselves to ongoing education or training in their Bright Futures Educational Pledge.

More than 90 students promised to participate in the Bright Futures pro-gram which aims to have every year 10 student remain in formal education or training until 2017.

The program is supported by the Beacon Foundation and aims to increase the chances of young people fi nding long-term employment.

Champion netballer Bianca Chat-fi eld was guest speaker.

Student Jess Henrick spoke about her personal development and partici-pation in the Magic Moments Youth Leadership and Business Summit.

“I hope that my story can motivate other students that, no matter what their past has been, they can achieve anything in life,” she said.

The college’s assistant principal Donna Geritz: “By making their pledge, students [show that they] recognise the value of education in securing long-term employment and job prospects.

“Our aim is to ensure every student strives for progression towards their passion, in whatever educational or career pathway they seek.”

Future focus: Key note speaker netballer Bianca Chatfi eld, staff and Western Port Secondary College students with their Bright Futures Educational Pledge. Picture: Yanni

Students’ sign for secure future

Muscling up: Hot rods, muscle cars, sausages and engines. For some blokes that’s a pretty good Saturday afternoon. About 12 such men lined up at Bittern Motors last weekend to raise money for the Bittern CFA and talk all things mechanical. On display were Australian and American muscle cars and hot rods with an old Holden and Austin thrown into the mix. Organised by Bittern Motors co-owner Mario Skoblar, the day was hopefully the fi rst of many for car enthusiasts from the area to get together and talk shop and pass the tin around for a chosen charity. About $100 was raised from the day. Picture: Jason Richardson

Modern medievalTHE ancient Freedom of Entry cer-emony will recognise the relationship between Mornington Peninsula Shire, residents and the Royal Australian Navy’s training establishment HMAS Cerberus on Saturday 28 November.

Granting Freedom of Entry is the highest accolade a town or city can bestow on a group.

Cerberus Commanding Offi cer Captain Stephen Bowater said the ceremony dated back to medieval times when a body of armed men would parade outside seeking permis-sion to enter a city and, when granted, this would become a mark of trust and confi dence between the city and soldiers.

“Navy has had ties to this commu-

nity since it started training sailors 95 years ago,” he said. “To be granted Freedom of Entry is an honour for the men and women of HMAS Cerberus and reinforces our commitment to our local community.”

Cerberus Ward’s Cr David Garnock invites residents to experience the colourful event in which the shire will acknowledge the right, grant approval, and permit the personnel of HMAS Cerberus to pass through Hastings’ town.

“Having more than 500 Navy per-sonnel, helicopter fl y past and march-ing band parading along High St is not to be missed,” he said.

High St will be closed 8am-noon between Queen St and Marine Parade on the day.

Medal showCHIEF of Navy, Admiral Tim Barrett, will unveil The George Cross exhibi-tion at Hastings Community Hub, Saturday.

Guests at the ceremony, being held by the Victorian Maritime Centre, will include Keith Payne, 82, the oldest Victoria Cross recipient in Australia.

The ceremony is being held 11.30am-1.30pm at the hub at 1973 Frankston-Finders Rd, Hastings.

Royal Australian Navy George Cross Recipients are Lieutenant-Com-mander G. Gosse, Lieutenant-Com-mander L.V. Goldsworthy, Lieutenant-Commander J.S. Mould, Lieutenant H.R. Syme, and Chief Petty Offi cer Coxswain J. Rogers.

‘Freedom’ honour for Navy

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Horse and jinker ‘joy ride’ is costlyHorse and jinker ‘joy ride’ is costlyCompiled by Melissa WalshTHE Frankston and Hastings Coun-cil will hold its monthly meeting at Somerville on Thursday next.

***DRIVER A. G. Young returned from the front by the hospital ship which arrived in the Bay on Monday last.

He has been in the front since the landing, and owing to an attack of en-teric fever was invalided home.

His friends were very pleased to meet him and to see him looking so well after all he has gone through.

***THE residents of Frankston will be provided with a pleasent evening’s amusement on Wednesday next, when the Empire Photo Play Co will open in the Mechanics’ Hall with an up-to-date show of moving pictures of a high order.

We understand the company in-tends giving these shows every Wednesday night, the programme for the fi rst entertainment is advertised in another column, and on each evening there will be an entire change of pro-gramme.

***THE pleasures arising from a “joy ride” may sometimes prove more costly than the thing is worth.

This was the experience of two young men on Monday morning, when they had to face a bench of justices, at the Frankston Court, on a charge of unlawfully using a horse and jinker, which they found tied up in the yard of one of the hotels, and which, in the exuberance of their

spirits, they untied, and drove away. It was not long before the owner

missed his property, and the help of the law was invoked, with the result that they were quickly traced and the missing property recovered.

When brought to task they both pleaded guilty, and were fi ned £2, with £1 6s costs each, the fi nes to be remitted on their entering into bonds of £10 each, to be of good behaviour for six months.

***AT the monthly meeting held on No-vember 22nd, the principal business consisted of Messrs Geo. Griffeth and Chas. Grant’s report on the ques-tion of shipping space and time of shipping.

They felt that there was a danger of the Victorian fruit being scattered over too much time, and a resolution to that effect was moved, “That the Minister be approached and asked to use his powers to see that Victorian fruit was shipped during the earlier months of the export season.”

Mr Griffeth gave a report of ex-ecutive meeting, dealing with export space. He stated that space was to be divided as follows :—Tasmania 1,250,000 cases; Victoria, South Aus-tralia, and Western Australia 300,000 each, which he did not think fair.

Mr Keast moved that Mr Jensen be written to, and asked if he thought there was a combine to secure a monoply of space for Tasmania, and to try to secure space for Victoria, on earlier boats, and let Tasmania have the later ones. Seconded by Mr Coop.

Carried.The question of the annual show

was mooted, and it was decided on the motion of Mr Griffeth to inter-view the Ladies’ Red Cross Society with a view to the show being held as usual, the whole of the profi ts to be devoted to Red Cross and Patriotic purposes.

A working bee was arranged for Friday afternoon, to clean up the show ground, etc.

Mr Coop offered to purchase the old ticket box for 8s 6d,—Accepted.

A committee was appointed to draw up a scheme for cool stores at Somer-ville and report at next meeting.

Mr Griffeth moved that should any further disturbances with soldiers occur, the Defence Department be asked to receive a deputation to con-sist of Messrs Coop, Keast and Grif-feth.

Mr T. M. Burke then delivered an address on “Co-operation.” This was very much appreciated by the mem-bers present.

Owing to the hour being somewhat late when Mr Burke commenced to speak, he had to curtail his address, but enough was heard to set members thinking.

Mr Burke promised to come down at some future time to explain further the principles of co-operation.

***THE wedding of Mr Michael Con-roy, third son of the late Mr and Mrs Conroy of Ballarat and Cranbourne and Miss Ruby Elizabeth Thornell second daughter of Mr and Mrs Mark

Thornell of “Frampton” Somerville was quietly celebrated at St George’s Roman Catholic Church, Carlton on Nov 11th.

The Rev Father O’Hagan of Morn-ington was the offi ciating clergy man.

The bride was given away by her father. She was gowned in ivory duchesse satin court train with true lovers’ knots of ninon, bodice swathed with shadow lace, ninon and pearl trimming, bridal veil and coro-net of orange blossom.

She carried a shower bouquet of white carnations, roses and watso-nias. The only jewellery worn was a diamond brooch, the gift of the bride’s late brother James, also New Zealand greenstone necklet, the gift of her late brother Willie.

The bride was attended by her el-dest sister, Miss Mary Thornell who wore heliotrope taffeta silk relieved with cream, and small cream tulle hat. She carried a shower bouquet of shaded heliotrope fl owers. Both bou-quets were made by the bride’s aunt, Mrs Alfred Thornell.

The bridegroom was attended by his brother Mr Steve Conroy. After the ceremony the bridal party and their immediate relatives motored to Rubira’s Cafe, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was partaken of.

The Rev Father O’Hagen proposed the toast of the bride and bridegroom. The bridegroom responded in a glow-ing speech. The couple motored to Geelong to spend the honeymoon.

The bride travelled in mole cor-duroy velvet dress and black crepe

dechene hat relieved with white. Many handsome presents were re-ceived from old friends and relatives.

Mr and Mrs Canroy will reside at their home ”Corofi n” Cardinia.

***THE present war is costing a thou-sand million pounds a year. These fi gures are very easy to say; they are equally diffi cult to grasp. But not too diffi cult. Assuming that the instant he was born a baby started counting.

Every minute he counts sixty num-bers. He counts every moment of his time, twenty-four hours a day, with not an instant’s pause for sleep or food.

By the time he had counted one thousand million he would be nearly 31¾ years of age. A thousand million pnunds mean nearly all the gold coin in the world. It means fourteen shil-lings for every human being on earth, It means enough gold, if beaten out, to cover 1560 square miles.

Just fancy an army of a thousand million soldiers marching past your house. Marching in single fi le day and night, weekday and Sunday, without ceasing, they would take thirty eight and a half years to pass.

When a soldier is on active service his full day’s rations weigh, in round fi gures, four pounds. The cost is 1s 3d, including every thing. One day’s supply of food for one thousand mil-lion men would cost £62,500,000.

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By Stuart McCulloughTHE results, to date, have been de-cidedly mixed. Like many people, I have fi nally succumbed to the charms of internet shopping, although the outcomes are somewhat unpredict-able. Frankly, the entire exercise is a black hole; one in which time loses its meaning. Where the quest to manage your virtual shopping basket becomes something of a holy quest before the connection times out or the site crash-es. Serves me right for using a home-made modem I put together with an empty tissue box, three bits of string and a nine-volt battery.

Normally, I resist change. That’s why I still ride a horse to work and don’t own anything with Velcro, pre-ferring the old-fashioned reliabil-ity that only a button can bring. But no one can deny the future. It comes whether we’re ready for it or not. Be-ing part of the virtual shopping world means that a whole bunch of people refer to me as a Very Important Per-son. I try my best not to let this go to my head, but it’s not easy. It’s the kind of honour that only the internet can bestow. I am mindful that if I were to march into their physical stores expecting the staff to bow and curtsy and generally fall over themselves with the excitement that comes with being in my presence, I would be in for something of a shock. No amount of proclaiming, ‘don’t you know who I am?’ would help. But online, these same retailers treat me like the most special person on earth. You kind of get used to it.

The email appeared in my inbox

without fanfare, wishing me a happy birthday. More than that, because of my VIP status, they offered me dis-counted online shopping. I was beside myself with excitement. This, howev-er, meant there were two of me instead of the customary one which resulted in all kinds of awkwardness. But after the initial explosion of excitement, I man-aged to pull myself together (meaning there was just one of me, once more) and log in for the online shopping ex-perience of a lifetime.

When you go into a store, a shirt is just a shirt. But when you shop using the internet, you realize that every-thing has a ridiculous name. The red shirt with the polka dots is, in fact, ‘the Donovan’, doubtless named after Ja-son Donovan or perhaps Mr. Mellow

Yellow himself. On this particular site, the shirts were named after all kinds of people. There was the ‘Jeremy’, the ‘Luiz’, the tapered fi t ‘Mateus’ and, my personal favourite, ‘the Darren’. (Fair or otherwise, it feels as though ‘the Darren’ ought to have pockets for the TV remote and a built-in stubby holder). There was even a shirt named ‘the Stuart’. How could I possibly re-sist?

This was no longer a matter of a shirt. This was destiny. That a clothing company should go out of its way to create an item of apparel in my hon-our is the kind of recognition that, previously, only a knighthood could bestow. It’s not quite as good as get-ting your own ice cream like Jimmy Barnes or Dame Edna Everage but it’s

close. Granted, the garment was de-signed without any consultation with me whatsoever (perhaps they wanted to surprise me. I am, after all, a Very Important Person) but it seemed churl-ish to complain.

It was something I did in the heat of the moment. I selected ‘the Stuart’, the regular fi t ‘Wayne’ and a long-sleeved ‘Ulysses’. I clicked and typed and moved from screen to screen as though competing in some kind of internet shopping time trial. My vir-tual shopping basket navigated its way surely and steadily towards the end until, fi nally, a confi rmation appeared and I was told that a receipt was head-ing my way. There was nothing left to do now but wait.

A week later it magically arrived.

But the postman didn’t seem par-ticularly fussed that I was a VERY IMPORTANT PERSON, despite my explanation. Rather, he slung the package in my direction without any fanfare, despite my request that he pre-sent each item as if it were an award. I carefully opened the parcel, taking great care not to damage the contents. As the shirts were revealed, something did not seem quite right. Laying them out on the bed, the problem became obvious. The ‘Wayne’ was a medium, as was the long sleeved ‘Ulysses’. The ‘Stuart’ however, had arrived as an ex-tra, extra, extra large. Until that mo-ment, I had no idea that ‘extra, extra, extra large’ even existed. Now, here it was, right in front of me.

I am loath to complain. Despite my status as a ‘medium’, I wondered whether I could make do with an ex-tra, extra, extra large shirt. Maybe wear it under a jumper. But it was no use. I’d end up looking like David Byrne in Stop Making Sense or one of those Subway guys after they’ve eaten sandwiches. I had no choice but to return the shirt that had been created in my honour. With mixed emotions, I wrapped it up and headed for the post offi ce. After lavishing me with praise and naming a shirt after me, they didn’t really know me at all. That they should think that I’m the size of a family sedan means they haven’t been paying attention. That’s the internet for you: it’s a place where you can be someone’s best friend and a complete stranger all at once.

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Pelican Park Recreation Centre Water Safety weekWATER safety week is an Aquatic & Recreation Victoria initiative. It is a great com-munity education campaign to spread the important word of Water Safety and “Play It Safe by the water”.

Water safety week at Pelican Park Recreation Centre for the WET skills 4 life swim school, will be conducted from Satur-day 28 November through to Friday 4 December.

Our aim is to provide and share vital information to children, parents, families and guardians about safe practises in and around open water, swimming pools and all waterways.

During this week we set up several stations in the water were our swim instructors will be educating students about different water environ-ments other than our ‘normal swimming program’. This is a chance for the swimmers to experience different water situ-ations in a safe environment.

The activities during the week include such things as; beach/rock pool environment teaching safe entries, walking through seaweed and search-ing for sea creatures. Swim-ming survival strokes with clothes on and no goggles. Numerous stations mimicking different open water scenarios such as river banks, oil spills, rips, rescues, lifejackets, swim between the fl ags and boat safety.

The Aim of our Water Safety

Week Program is to allow children and adults of all ages to expand their mind and knowledge on pool and open water environments and how to approach these safely with water safety awareness.

Last year Pelican Park Recreation Centre reviewed

the swim lessons criteria and launched ‘WET Skills 4 Life’. Water Safety Skills were formalised in each level of the ‘WET Skills for Life’ program. Water safety week will help to reinforce and support the skills learnt throughout the year.

Farmer Dave at the Pet ExpoFarmer Dave at the Pet ExpoBy Melissa WalshMORNINGTON Peninsula Shire’s Peninsula Pet Expo will be held Sunday November 29 at the Village Green, Rosebud. With something for everyone, and their pets, Peninsula Pet Expo is free to attend.

This year the pet expo is delighted to welcome expo ambassador Dave Graham, also known as Farmer Dave, who brings a wealth of knowledge and sense of fun to the event.

Farmer Dave is a respected Austral-ian dog trainer, expert and qualifi ed behaviourist, who will use his skills to engage, educate and entertain at the Pet Expo on all things dog related.

Dave Graham fi rst came to Aus-

tralia’s attention as a competitor on Big Brother and he has since used his high profi le to open the Farmer Dave Dog Centre, a purpose-built dog training and sports Centre in Western Sydney for dogs and their owners to enjoy their full potential.

“This is our fi rst year attending the Mornington Peninsula Pet Expo, and I am thoroughly excited to be part of such a great event as ambassador,” said Dave. “The Farmer Dave Dog Centre is a leader in positive reinforce-ment techniques used in dog train-ing, and we have ability to bring our amazing product to the expo to share with the wide community of dog lov-ers and pet lovers on the Mornington

Peninsula.”Farmer Dave will be demonstrating

scent sport activities which highlight the fundamentals of scent detection and nose work.

“We will also be providing a series of presentations on dogs and humans, our 15,000 year journey together, and, Clicker training. The Farmer Dave Dog Centre is also working closely with Sue Caldwell and the team from Melbourne Freestyle,” said Dave.

Farmer Dave says they have already been receiving calls of excitement and eagerness from locals looking forward to the event and their involvement.

“People really want the best for their dogs, and want to experience

as much as they can with them,” he said. “Everything about animals is important. Dogs are man’s best friend and have been for some time and for good reason. Dogs have always been a part of my life – even as a little kid on my family’s property in Queens-land. It is the bond between man and dog that I love and the ability for the dog to constantly please and do as it is asked. I love dogs; I train dogs at the Farmer Dave Dog Centre, and would do anything for dogs.”

Farmer Dave will be joined by his rescued super troupe of wonder dogs, Muttley Crew. Once left at animal shelters by owners who couldn’t cope with their bad behaviour, Farmer Dave

has transformed these dogs and expo crowds can expect to be entertained by their amazing agility and skills and educated about animal behaviour and breeds.

Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Peninsula Pet Expo will also feature cow milking, horse grooming and pat-ting farm animals, sheep herding and shearing, horsemanship demonstra-tions, miniature pony show, bird and reptile exhibitions, free face paint-ing and roving performers including Shaun the Sheep and Mr Peabody & Sherman.

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ANDY PHILLIPS GOES GLOBALBy Terri Lee Fatouros

What a fantastic turn out recently when Andy Phillips of Cadillac Walk fame and his partner and manager Heidi LaFaerie hosted their VIP merchandise launch party at the Double G Saloon in Mornington recently. Fans of the Cadillac Walk can now buy T-shirts with the bands new insignia printed on it, get mugs, stubby holders and a host of other cool stuff that acts as a constant reminder of their fav band.

“The new logo design by international artist for Harley Davidson, was commissioned with a view that we wanted a cool design for our merchandise that people would want to buy and wear,” LaFaerie said.

Double G was packed to capacity with much drinking and eating going down when support musicians, Didi Reyes, Glen Sharpe and Jordie Fitzgerald kicked the party off.

By the time Andy Phillips and The Cadillac Walk took to the stage with Scotty Weir-Smith on percussion and Brendan Burking on bass, there was considerably more dancing and much more drinking to be seen.

During their set the gorgeous Nicole Nehemia, vocals and husband Jason Nehill, bassist from Safari Motel fame joined in and belted out a couple of songs.

There were so many familiar faces partying;

Maria Cassar of Blue Muse, Jim Love from Backyard Brew, Jaci Denman, Greg Fisher who writes Blues Illustrated for Mint Mag

and hosts his blues radio show on Southern FM, Louise Castle, Callum Lausberg, guitarist from Lionhouse and Jade Lindsay,

vocals who’d earlier entertained with a couple of tunes plus a host of other regular friends and fans of The Cadillac Walk.

The party was a fabulous success and Double G Saloon supplied fi nger food and alcohol could be purchased from the bar.

Phillips continues to pull in big crowds and although his touring schedule is extensive both in Australia and overseas, his humble demeanour remains the same. His distinctive style has a chilled ‘feel good’ vibe yet still gets the beat pulsating in your veins. You can’t tire of Phillips superb guitar mastery; in fact on a few occasions in the past when he has morphed into ‘The Zone’ the bloody thing actually sings on its own! Apparently the sign of a true master, unnerving to say the least but awesome when it does and wicked for those fortunate enough to hear and witness it.

To show your support for Andy Phillips and the Cadillac Walk, jump on board and visit their website and get yourself some ‘cool stuff’. Oh, and thanks for my T-Shirt lovelies, I look forward to wearing it.

Andy Phillips and The Cadillac Walk perform regularly around Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.

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PROVINCIALBy IT GullyMOOROODUC caused the upset of the of the season so far when it knocked over Peninsula Old Boys, in dramatic circumstances, by nine runs on Saturday.

Resuming at 1/17 and chasing 171 for victory, Peninsula Old Boys just never got going and were bowled out with more than 20 overs left in the match.

Leigh Lambert was sensational for the Ducs with 5/40 from 21.1 overs, while Sushant Gupta was equally as impressive with 5/36 from 16 overs.

The Old Boys looked home at 5/155, just 17 runs from victory with fi ve wickets in hand.

However, visitors lost 5/7, eventu-ally bowled out for 162.

Wade Pelzer, who picked up 3/17 with the ball, made 54 while Bran-don Lawler hit 31 for POB. Will Crowder and Glenn Prendergast scored 13 and 15 before becoming Gupta victims.

Peninsula Old Boys remain in third place on the ladder, eight points be-hind Somerville and Crib Point.

Somerville knocked the highly-fancied Sorrento out of the top four with a crushing win.

The writing was on the wall last week when Somerville made 197 and then had Sorrento 6/46 at stumps.

The Sorras tail did offer some re-sistance with CJ King making 24, Mark Dunball 16 and Jayden Mor-gan 34, however, it didn’t prevent a loss, the Sorras bowled out for just 124.

Matty Roach had 5/18 overnight

and fi nished with 5/40 while Jack Kennedy chimed in with 2/53 from 23 overs.

The Eagles are now on top of the ladder.

Right with the Eagles on top of the ladder is Crib Point who had a solid victory against Mt Eliza.

The Mounties are now in genuine strife with just one win and languish-ing just above bottom placed Rye on the ladder.

After bowling Mt Eliza out for just 90 on the fi rst day, Crib Point re-sumed having already won the game on 4/98.

The Pies piled on another 60 runs with Matt Blake top scoring with 60 before being bowled out for 159.

Mt Eliza batted the fi nal 51 overs of the day, fi nishing at 5/137. Justin Grant was unbeaten on 58.

A sensational knock of 93 from Harley Peace-Sterling and 65 from Harley Parker saw Pines beat Morn-ington by more than 100 runs.

Chasing 136 for victory, Pines were in some early trouble resuming at 4/28.

However, Rhys Chalkley added 27 before Peace-Sterling and Parker put on 119.

Michael Heib and Matt Foon snared two wickets each for the Dogs, who now sit in ninth position on the ladder.

Long Island moved into the top four with an outright win against Rye. It was Rye’s third outright loss in the opening four games.

Long Island belted 6/240 on the opening day of the match before rolling Rye for 49.

On day two, Rye resumed at 1/7.

While they offered some more re-sistance in the second innings, they still failed to make Long Island bat again.

Jason Wylie top scored for the De-mons in the second innings with 60.

Greg Lamb snared 5/33 from 10 overs while Scott Phillips picked up 2/38 for the Islanders to give him 8/65 for the match.

A locomotive by the name of Dale Irving went crashing through Langwarrin on Saturday, ensuring Baxter remain in touch with the top bracket.

Defending 155, Baxter had Lang-warrin up against the ropes when play resumed at 4/49. Irving had fi g-ures of 3/10 at the start of the day. By 2pm, Irving had 7/29 and helped to roll the Kangas for 73.

Ducs cause major upsetDucs cause major upset

DISTRICTBy IT GullyPEARCEDALE has dropped a place on the MPCA District ladder but still remains entrenched in the top four after going down to Red Hill in a nail biter on Saturday.

The Hillmen have now placed a 12 point buffer between themselves and the Panthers while Baden Powell holds top spot after its fourth straight victory.

The Panthers went close to picking up the win against the Hillmen but fell 10 runs short.

Chasing a modest 140 for victory, Pearcedale resumed at 5/86 with Chris Dew (33) and Kaine Smith (13) at the crease.

Dew (57) and Smith (22) were cruising and had the home side purring along at 5/125, just 14 runs from a draw and 16 runs from victory with fi ve wickets in hand.

However, Red Hill paceman Luke Toy entered the fray and turned the match on its head. Toy, together with Brent Martin, took the next fi ve wickets for fi ve runs and rolled Pearcedale for 130.

Toy fi nished with 5/41 from 16 overs.Baden Powell remains the dominant side in the competi-

tion, rolling Seaford with ease.Chasing 152 for victory, Baden Powell resumed at 1/89

with Nathan Cassano unbeaten on 51 and Rhys Elmi on 25.While Elmi added just four runs, Cassano fi nished with 93.

The Braves ended the day 7/233.Seaford used 10 bowlers, Aaron Peebles being the best of

them with 2/46.Carrum successfully defended its 139 against Main

Ridge.Resuming on 3/16, the Ridge was bowled out for just 98.Jeremy Graves, who had two wickets overnight, fi nished

with 4/25, while Liam Dobson snared 3/23.James Abbott top scored for the Ridge with 47.Heatherhill posted an outstanding victory against Seaford

Tigers.The Hills resumed at 1/11, chasing the Tigers’ 177 and

needed a good start to the day to lay a solid foundation.That good start came in the form of Kristian Miller (66)

and Christian Heath (44), who put on 115.Jake Theobald then contributed 32 to help the side get to

7/187 with plenty of overs left in the match.David James was the pick of the Tigers’ bowlers with 3/34.Boneo was never a chance of beating Mt Martha, who

posted 310 last week.Jake Smart and Kyle Bendle took 2/16 and 2/24 respec-

tively to help roll the Pandas for 156.Delacombe Park fell 19 runs short of victory against Flin-

ders.Jon Guthrie made 50 and Craig Blight 46 for the Parkers to

help the home side to 211, chasing 230.Losing 4/32 in the middle order cost the Parkers the game.Matt Burns was the pick of the bowlers for the Sharks with

3/39 from 22 overs, while Max Royal claimed 2/42 from 20 overs.

Panthers lose Panthers lose the unlosablethe unlosable

Bowling effort: Tyabb’s bowling effort fell short, with the Stonecats getting the runs required for victory in sub-district. Picture: Andrew Hurst


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SUB-DISTRICTBy IT GullyDROMANA sits alone at the top of the MPCA Sub District ladder after smashing Rosebud by more than 100 runs on Saturday.

The Hoppers have been the whipping boys of the competition for the past decade, however, with Darren Kerr at the helm, along with Andrew West, they have been able to turn the fortunes of the club around.

Kerr was sensational yet again on Saturday, scoring 103 after resuming the day on 24. West took his overnight score from 42 to 56 to help set up the win.

Dromana fi nished the day on 239, a command-ing 112 run victory.

Brian Doughty was the pick of the Rosebud bowlers with 4/43.

Hastings is in second place on the table after easily accounting for Tootgarook.

The Frogs started the second day in some real trouble at 4/27 after Tim Birch snared 2/0 and Mitch Floyd 2/17 at the end of the fi rst day.

While Birch and Floyd failed to take any more wickets, Luke Hewitt popped up and snared 4/48.

Travis French top scored for the Tooters with 50, while Jason Lane wound back the clock, fi n-ishing with 34.

Balnarring remains in third place on the lad-der, despite going down to Carrum Downs by 27 runs.

Chasing 214 for victory, Balnarring picked up the second day at 1/0.

Brad Watson scored 59 and Chris Murphy 40 for the Saints, however, it wasn’t enough to get the job done.

Ryan Lynch, who opened the batting on day one, bowled 16 overs on day two and took 3/52.

Chris Moloney was the best of the Cougars’

bowlers with 4/35.Ballam Park picked up the 12 points against

Skye.Skye was bowled out for 114 on the opening

day of the match but had the Knights in real strife at 7/96.

David Roach and Zac Clements guided the Knights to victory with 12 and 10 runs respec-tively to take the score to 129.

In the second innings Rob Gruar added 119 to his 78 in the fi rst innings for Skye. He has 334 runs for the season.

Frankston YCW remains in equal fourth place on the table after beating Tyabb.

Jason Bedford top scored for the Stonecats with 71 and Luke Hutchison scored 27 to help the visitors to 7/192 off 58 overs, chasing 185.

Hoppers in chargeHoppers in charge

Heavy hitter: Jason Bedford top scored for the Stonecats with 71. Picture: Andrew Hurst

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