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By Mike HastTHE last chapter in the Solomon Lew pool saga played out on Monday when contractors started demolishing the $400,000 horizon pool built on Crown land at Mt Eliza.

Workers from Templestowe-based demolition fi rm DEC moved a heavy-duty concrete saw, small excavator and other equipment onto the property in Osprey Ave.

The pool was built without a plan-ning permit and in secret on public

foreshore land next to the Lew fam-ily holiday property above Moondah Beach.

It caused a huge ruckus when discov-ered by authorities after workers were heard bragging in a bar about building a pool that neighbours thought was a water tank.

Mornington Peninsula Shire ordered the pool be demolished and remedia-tion of the land on which the pool, a retaining wall, fence and landscaping had been placed.

Then followed months of contro-versy as lawyers acting for Mr Lew, a billionaire clothing retailer, tried fi rst to buy the public land and then lease it. Mornington MP David Morris lobbied strongly for no sale of the land.

The shire closed part of Moondah Beach over fears the land would sub-side when cracks were discovered in the retaining wall.

Last December an agreement was reached with the shire before the case went to Frankston Magistrates’ Court.

Authorities became aware of the pool in a secluded part of the foreshore in May 2011. The pool was emptied last August and covered to prevent its use while the council investigated the stability of the site and conducted ne-gotiations with representatives from Lew family company Shuttlehall re-garding the safe removal of the pool.

The Osprey Ave property, believed to be worth more than $2.5 million, is used as a holiday retreat by Jacqueline Lew and also has an indoor pool.

On Monday, The News sought com-ment from Mt Eliza councillor Leigh Eustace.

Cr Eustace said he had not “been offi cially informed by council of the works being undertaken” but knew they were pending.

“This is a good result for the protec-tion of Crown land owned by the peo-ple of Victoria and the pool removal and restoration of the land being at no cost to Mornington Peninsula ratepay-ers.”

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Dry party: Workers start demolition of the Lew family pool in Mt Eliza on Monday. The Crown land on which it was secretly built will be remediated.

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By Mike HastELECTION candidates delivering fi -nal statements to the election offi ce in Rosebud late last month were sur-prised to see one of their number pull up in a Porsche.

Leaving the engine running, John Woodman strode into the offi ce, handed over his election material and strode out again.

Mr Woodman is the millionaire head of Watsons Pty Ltd, the Mornington-based fi rm that provides town plan-ning, urban design, surveying, civil engineering and project development services for land developers.

Watsons’ website states Mr Wood-man “has qualifi cations in urban de-velopment from RMIT (University) and has spent the past 30 years in the land development industry advising developers of the means of obtaining the best and highest yield from their properties”.

“In recent years in addition to the project management of the develop-ment of large estates, he has led the town planning department of the company, successfully rezoning large tracts of farmland and land within green wedges for residential, commer-cial and industrial developments.”

Mr Woodman is the surprise packet of this month’s shire council elections, a man whose company has had a long involvement with planning on the Morn ington Peninsula, with the shires of Flinders, Hastings and Mornington, and with the “super shire” created by the merger of the three by the Kennett government in 1994.

John Woodman grew up in rough and tumble Springvale and arrived on

the peninsula in 1981 as a 29-year-old project manager on the way up. He had secured a six-week contract to help manage the construction of a gas plant in Watt Rd, Mornington, for the Gas and Fuel Corporation.

Other contracts and work on the peninsula followed. Mr Woodman says he bought Watsons in the early 1990s. “Jack Watson had subdivided most of the Mornington Peninsula,” he says.

Mr Woodman has made Watsons the pre-eminent development “one-stop shop” on the peninsula and the south-east with a reputation for shepherding diffi cult projects through labyrinthine planning laws.

Two big notches on his belt include the $650 million Martha Cove ma-rina development at Safety Beach and Wyndham Harbour marina project at Werribee South, both envisaged in the 1980s. He is a shareholder in the Wyndham project.

The News asked the 60-year-old why he was standing for council.

“The peninsula has been good to me and I want to give something back,” he said.

“We need a long-term plan for the peninsula, a 20- to 50-year plan for provide for tourist and new residents.”

He says the shire should “get in-volved now in the proposed expansion of the Port of Hastings”.

An infrastructure levy on port land could raise $200 to $300 million to build the best schools, hospitals, trans-port system and community facilities.

Developers are paying $250,000 per hectare on the other side of Melbourne and a similar levy could be put on the

2700 hectares of port-related land at Hastings and Tyabb, he said.

“There are 200-300 blocks of land at Crib Point that could generate millions for the shire,” he said.

He said Exxon Mobil was happy to have the former BP refi nery land at Crib Point rezoned to residential.

(The refi nery site is jointly owned by Shell and Exxon Mobil through a company called Crib Point Terminals.)

Asked about a potential confl ict of interest if he was elected to the coun-cil, Mr Woodman conceded he would be “subjected to some scrutiny”.

Asked why he had given his second

Porsche-driving candidate a planning wizPorsche-driving candidate a planning wizHeadman: John Woodman, from rough and tumble Springvale to king of the diffi cult planning applications, is standing in Briars Ward.

preferences to Cr Anne Shaw, he said she was a councillor when Martha Cove started and he had confi dence in her.

Mr Woodman – who describes him-self as a consultant to the land devel-opment industry and an urban planner – said that if elected he would set aside 20 hours a week for council work. His son had started working at Watsons 10 years ago and was taking a larger role in running the company and this allowed Woodman senior more fl ex-ibility in his working week.

It’s certainly not illegal for a devel-opers’ consultant to stand for council, but a Cr Woodman would have to be in and out of the council chamber fast-er than Tony Abbott trying to dodge Craig Thomson voting with the fed-eral Coalition.

Watsons has been involved with some of the biggest and most contro-versial projects on the peninsula in recent years including housing sub-divisions, two helipads in Rosebud West, T’Gallant’s attempt to increase seats from 60 to 274 at its Main Ridge restaurant, and Chas Jacobsen’s pro-posal to build four houses in the green wedge at his Norman Lodge estate.

It’s plain Mr Woodman is standing to support Cr Anne Shaw, but his idea to levy Port of Hastings land is a rip-per.


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By Mike HastTHE architect of Melbourne’s green wedges, former Liberal premier Dick Hamer, was a man of great vision and incisive foresight.

So says the man who helped Mr Hamer formalise the green wedges in the 1970s, retired upper house Liberal MP Alan Hunt, who represented South Eastern Province 1961-92.

Mr Hunt was talking to The News two days before his 85th birthday about recent proposals announced by Planning Minister Matthew Guy to allow more development and pre-viously banned uses in Melbourne’s 12 green wedges including the Morn-ington Peninsula and Frankston green wedges.

“Dick Hamer was a man of great abilities and great vision, and we owe a lot to him. His vision [for the green wedges] still guides planning,” Mr Hunt said.

Mr Hamer was Minister for Planning when in May 1966 he brought the pro-posal for green wedge zones to his col-leagues in the Liberal state government led by long-time Premier Henry Bolte.

The modern concept of green wedg-es had been formulated in the United Kingdom with a 1944 proposal to set aside green belts around urban areas of Greater London. It greatly infl uenced government policymakers and urban planners in Australia.

Mr Hunt said the Hamer vision and the view of Alan Croxford, then head of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, “came into collision”.

The MMBW was a powerful go-vernment agency responsible for Mel bourne’s water supply, sewerage, sewage treatment, town planning, ma-nagement of parks, and maintenance of highways and bridges.

“The minister’s view prevailed, al-though it took more than 12 months and the tension between opposing views lasted for some time,” Mr Hunt said.

In 1967 the MMBW produced a re-port, The Future Growth of Mel bourne, which encapsulated the Hamer vision. It was the blueprint for what we know today as green wedge zones. “Fingers of growth” had developed along rail lines and major roads, and in between

was farmland, parks and forests.By 1968, the government had adopt-

ed green wedges as policy and by 1971 their protection was part of plan-ning laws.

The government’s planning policy included separate statements to pro-tect greater Melbourne as well as later ver sions for the Dandenong Ranges, Yarra Valley, Macedon and the Morn-ington Peninsula, Mr Hunt said.

Three of the fi ve green wedge plan-ning policies were introduced when Mr Hunt was Planning Minister, serv ing under Henry Bolte and then Dick Ham-er when he replaced Bolte as state pre-mier in 1972. Mr Hamer had held the planning portfolio for nearly a decade.

In 1982 when Labor, led by John Cain, defeated the Liberals, cracks started to appear in the green wedges. The Cain government allowed Aspen-dale Gardens to be built in the South East green wedge.

In 1989 Mr Hunt led a group of MPs who toppled Jeff Kennett as Op-position leader, replacing him with Alan Brown.

Kennett made a comeback and led

the Liberals to victory at the 1992 state election.

Mr Hunt’s position in the Liberal Party became untenable and he retir ed after more than 30 years in the Parlia-ment, but continued to serve in various public roles.

He maintained his interest in the green wedges and in April 2003 wrote an article in The Age that broadly sup-ported the Melbourne 2030 plan ning strategy that fi xed the green wedge boundaries.

In an article headed “World’s most liveable city no accident”, he wrote about the genesis of Melbourne’s green wedges and detailed how the Cain La-bor government, the Kennett Liberal government and the Bracks Labor gov-ernment all had allowed major housing developments in the green wedges.

He called for bipartisan support of planning, arguing that major changes to planning rules must “survive the va-garies of elections”.

“If [planning] direction is changed at all, it should be done gradually, and only through a full process of public consultation,” he wrote.

“Sudden changes are the enemy of certainty and the antithesis of sound planning.

“That is why political bipartisanship in planning is so important.”

Mr Hunt made similar points in a submission to a parliamentary com-mittee on public land and the pro-tection of green wedges in 2007, this time calling for a special levy on all properties to support a lower rate for all farmers owning land in green wedges.

He argued that all Melburnians ben-efi ted from green wedges, but farmers were not receiving suffi cient support.

When Mr Hunt spoke to The News at his home on the peninsula, he refused to criticise Planning Minister Matthew Guy’s proposals to allow more de-velopment in green wedges, staying loy-al to the political party of his long life, but by praising Dick Hamer the message was clear – the green breaks that have stopped Melbourne becoming like a Los Angeles or a Sydney (which once had substantial green wedges; all now sub-urbs) were created by a man with vision and it takes vision to retain them.

Never ending story: Right, Part of the peninsula’s green wedge looking south from Mt Eliza. Picture: Yanni. Above, Alan Hunt at the opening of his MP son Greg Hunt’s campaign offi ce at Rosebud in the run-up to the 2007 election. Picture courtesy Greg Hunt

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By Mike HastWHEN Briars Ward candidate and sit-ting councillor Anne Shaw is likely re-elected at the end of the month, it will be partly due to patronage from two Mornington Peninsula millionaire property developers.

Ms Shaw has run an expensive cam-paign in terms of council elections, spending at least $17,000 on pam-phlets and at least 20 roadside signs,

two of which sit on land owned by Mt Eliza millionaire Chas Jacobsen, who made part of his fortune from the Vil-lage Glen retirement complex in Rose-bud West.

One sign is at his former home on the corner of Craigie and Dunns roads in Mt Martha, now occupied by a member of the Jacobsen family.

A more prominent one is beside the Nepean Highway at Mt Eliza on Mr

Jacobsen’s Norman Lodge estate, the historic property in the green wedge between Mt Eliza and Mornington that he bought from the Myer family for more than $10 million in 2004.

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council controversially approved a boundary realignment and the building of two houses on the estate in 2007, although the details of the permit are still being haggled over by Mr Jacobsen and the

shire. Council records show Cr Shaw mov ed the motion to allow the project to proceed.

This saw the normally cautious Li-beral MP for Mornington David Mor-ris publicly criticise the decision and call for greater protection of the Mt Eliza–Mornington green wedge, the only one of 12 in greater Melbourne that abuts Port Phillip.

Cr Shaw’s other millionaire sup-porter is John Woodman, the head of Watsons Pty Ltd in Mornington.

Mr Woodman is a surprise candi-date in the 11-person fi eld for Briars Ward and has given his crucial second preferences to Cr Shaw (see Woodman story CHK on Page XX).

To win a seat on the council under the new electoral arrangements, can-didates in Briars Ward must win 25 per cent of the vote, either outright or with the help of preferences.

Watsons is a one-stop development fi rm known for getting diffi cult land development projects through coun-cils in the southeast and Mornington Pe nin sula.

In the shire, one of the most contro-versial was Martha Cove, the $650 mil lion plus canal-style development at Safety Beach.

Martha Cove was fi rst approved by the former Shire of Flinders in 1992 and a series of owners and backers had failed to advance the project until John Woodman and Watsons became involved.

The version being built today won approval in late 2002 before Cr Shaw was fi rst elected to the council in March 2003, but she has supported several variations to permit conditions, including the controversial placing on the slopes of Mt Martha thousands of tonnes of earth dug from canals.

Council records show this was agreed to by the council in January 2005 on a motion moved by Cr Shaw.

Cr Shaw, who lists her job as hydro-ponic farmer, also has backing from Liberal Party heavyweights in the re-gion including Greg Hunt and Bruce Billson, whose two federal electorates cover the peninsula and Frankston.

They have given her glowing re-views in her election material, as has Mr Billson’s 2010 federal election ALP rival Helen Constas, head of Pen-insula Community Legal Centre.

Cr Shaw ignored a shire council con vention earlier this year when she publicly supported Greg Hunt’s no-mination for pre-selection in his fed-eral seat of Flinders. He won the seat in 2001 when Peter Reith retired and will be the Liberal Party’s candidate at the next federal election, expected to be in 2013.

Another key supporter of Cr Shaw in the Briars Ward election is Michael Stanley, who gave her his second pre-ferences in 2003. The two have ex-changed second preferences for the 27 October postal election.

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Big dollars not needed: ColombBig dollars not needed: ColombMORNINGTON area councillor Bev Colomb, one of 11 candidates competing for three seats in Briars Ward, says candidates should not be supported by political parties, big business or developers.Elected in 2005 and mayor in 2007-08, Cr Colomb (pictured) says she has funded three campaigns and is again doing it “on a shoestring”.“I don’t take money from anyone as I believe I’m on the council to represent everyone,” she said.“Saying you’re independent should mean no affi liations with political parties or developers. Residents put a big trust in us to be honest with them.“It’s diffi cult enough to make the hard, community-based decisions in local government. I don’t believe you can do it fairly if you are indebted to an applicant.”Cr Colomb said she hoped “we will have elected representatives who are really going to be there for the right reasons”.“So far, voters who have contacted me don’t seem at all impressed by the big signs and big campaigns, so hopefully the results will show you don’t need big dollars behind you to run.”

Mike Hast

Signed up: Briars Ward candidate Anne Shaw, above, and one of her many signs scattered around the “super” ward, an amalgamation of Mt Eliza, Mornington and Balcombe (Mt Martha) wards. Main picture: Yanni

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By Jo WinterbottomA MORNINGTON-based con-struc tion company has gone into receivership owing 92 creditors almost $465,000 and raising fears it could be the fi rst of more bankruptcies due to a softening in the building industry.

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on construction sites between the peninsula and Carrum Downs.

Michael Knoop, proprietor of Alltrade Scaffolding, which is owed $7784, said he knew of one Nepean Constructions building site where a delivery of timber was accepted after the company had gone into receivership, but before creditors were notifi ed.

“What I’m upset about is these peo ple were working on site just two days before we got our paper work [announcing the liquidation],” he said.

Mr Knoop said he knew of

family homes being built by the company that were unfi nished.

With economic conditions in the building industry on a general downward trend, there were fears companies and subcontractors owed money could be badly af-fected by the closure.

“Money is getting tight at the moment and something like this could have a domino effect,” he said.

Mr Vasudevan of Pitcher Part-ners was appointed liquidator on 27 Septem ber after a meeting with Ne pean directors Peter

Friedl and Ste phen Juffkins on 20 September.

A meeting of creditors will be held on Monday (8 October).

Mr Vasudevan told creditors he would provide a preliminary assess ment of Nepean Construc-tions’ fi nan cial position and lia-bilities at the meeting.

A summary of assets provided by Nepean Constructions indi-cated the company had about $84,000 of realisable assets and about $464,600 in debts at the time of entering liquidation last Thursday.

Fears as peninsula builder goes bustFears as peninsula builder goes bust Chemical disposalChemical disposalNEXT month residents of Mornington Peninsula Shire can safely dispose of old cleaning products, leftover paint, dead batteries and weed killer stored around the home without damaging the environment.

Registration is required for this free event. Reg-ister online at www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/detoxyourhome or call 1800 353 233.

Two collections points will be available on 17 No-vember – at Fingal (8-11am) and Mornington (1.30-4.30pm). Drop-off address is provided on registration

Residents can drop off paint, brake fl uids, fuels and coolants, old batteries, poisonous household and garden products, barbecue gas cyclinders, solvents and glues, insecticides and pesticides, photographic chemicals, kitchen and bathroom cleaners and fi re ex-tinguishers. Containers must be smaller than 20 litres or 20 kilograms.

By Jo WinterbottomTHE early bird will catch the big fi sh in the annual Tea Tree Snapper Fish-ing Competition next month.

Anglers hopeful of winning the title of Victorian Amateur Snapper Cham-pion can start fi shing from 5am on Fri-day 2 November and fi nal weigh-in is at Mornington Racecourse at 2pm on Saturday 3 November.

The annual competition hosted by Snapper Point Angling Club, now in its 29th year, is billed as “the compe-tition for the serious Port Phillip and Western Port fi sherman” and last year attracted 2100 people in 845 boats.

Last year’s winner, Mark Sullivan of Tyabb, got an early start to hook his 10.5kg “big red” about 8am. As in previous years, the heaviest fi sh was caught in Western Port.

Fisheries offi cers will be out and about at boat ramps and popular fi sh-ing spots during the competition to ensure competitors are fi shing within the rules. The bag limit for snapper is 10 fi sh at least 28cm long, only three of which may be sized 40cm or larger. Recreational anglers may not sell the fi sh they catch.

For the sixth year, the Tea Tree com-petition will have a rule that snapper must be at least 40cm to be accepted for weigh in.

John Beasy of Snapper Point An-gling Club said the minimum size was designed to decrease the overall number of fi sh taken during the tour-nament.

He said discarded fi sh found fl oating in the bays had been a problem in past tournaments, but he dismissed sugges-

tions for a catch-and-release competi-tion, saying it was “not viable”. Very few anglers knew how to safely re-lease live snapper, he said.

November is when the best snapper catches are usually made in Port Phil-lip and Western Port, as adult fi sh en-ter the bays in large numbers to spawn. Catches of large snapper usually tail off at the end of summer but good catches were maintained throughout the winter just fi nished.

However, fi sheries researchers of the Department of Primary Industries have warned we could be coming to the end of a few years of bumper catches.

A DPI snapper fi shery forecast based on the number of baby snapper that settle in Port Phillip each year predicts smaller catches in coming seasons.

“The forecast for snapper fi shing in Port Phillip is for the recent exception-al catches to moderate over the next three years,” the report reads.

It said snapper spawned in Port Phil-lip were the mainstay of Victoria’s western snapper stock, which extends from Wilson’s Promontory to about the Murray River mouth in SA.

More than $120,000 of prizes is up for grabs in the Tea Tree competition, including three boats and all manner of fi shing tackle and boating accessories. Winner of the heaviest fi sh also wins a wooden trophy carved by Mornington boatbuilder Peter Adcock.

Entry is $60, or $30 for juniors. Forms are at tackle shops or online at www.teatreesnapper.org.auMy red: Josh Pingiaro shows his best catch.

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A SHOT was fi red during a siege in Rosebud on Monday night last week when a man armed with a knife allegedly confronted police.

Jesse Cairns-Malcolm, 23, of Rosebud, has been charged with multiple offences relating to the incident in which a police offi cer fi red his gun once, hitting the ground.

Police said they went to a house in Carrington Drive shortly before 6pm to speak to a man in relation to an alleged theft.

A police spokesman said they were confronted by Cairns-Malcolm, who was allegedly armed with various weapons.

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cum spray, but could not be subdued and “repeat-edly advanced on police”.

He also allegedly threw weapons and burning items at police, causing damage to at least one police vehicle until a “peaceful end to the inci-dent” was negotiated at about 6.30pm.

Cairns-Malcolm was taken to Frankston Hos-pital and appeared in Frankston Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday afternoon last week, charged with theft, possession of a controlled weapon, criminal damage and assault offences.

He was bailed to appear before the court again next month.

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Shot fired during Rosebud siegeShot fired during Rosebud siege

By Jo WinterbottomA 22-YEAR-old Frankston man has been charged with the alleged assault of Mical Jones in Mornington last month.

Kyle Pollard appeared in Frankston Magi-strates’ Court on Tuesday last week charged with intention to cause serious injury and multiple assault-related charges after he was apprehended at his home about 6am that day. He was remanded in custody to appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court yesterday ( Monday).

Detective Senior Constable Rohan Brock of Mornington crime investigation unit said police were still investigating a second person believed to be involved in the assault in Empire Street Mall about 4am on Sunday 16 September.

Detective Brock said it would be alleged Pollard was the “main offender” in the attack that has left Mr Jones, 28, with serious head injuries and still fi ghting for his life in The Alfred hospital. He was found unconscious beside a

rubbish bin in the mall shortly after the alleged bashing.

Detective Brock said police had identifi ed an associate of the alleged assailants who was shown in video footage to have witness the incident from a short distance away.

A search of Empire Street Mall and surrounding buildings last week failed to uncover any new evidence.

Piecing together Mr Jones’s movements on the night, Detective Brock said it appeared he had enjoyed a night out at the Grand and Bay hotels in Main St, Mornington, before leaving the Bay alone when it closed about 3.30am.

Mr Jones’s father Robert Jones issued an impassioned plea on television for witnesses or information that would help police catch his son’s attackers.

Mical Jones, a house painter of Rosebud, moved to the Mornington Peninsula from the NSW north coast at the beginning of the year. He remains in a coma in The Alfred hospital.

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CRANBOURNE Botanical Gardens will host two days of free events this weekend to celebrate the completion of its Australian Garden.

The opening of the second stage of the garden is the culmination of more than 20 years’ planning, construction and planting and sees the garden double in size to 15 hectares.

It includes 170,000 plants of more than 850 different species and a lakeside area for community entertainment and events. Among the new sections are a river walk, Gondwana garden, eucalypt walk and a “weird and wonderful garden”.

There will be guided tours of the Australian Garden throughout the weekend, as well as a gardening expo, native plant sale, live music and dancing. Saturday is gardeners’ day, with gardening workshops and advice from experts. Sunday is family day, complete with fairies, face painting, treasure hunt and bush dancing.

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Sun’s activity makes awesome aurorasSun’s activity makes awesome aurorasBy Mike HastLONG, cold nights perched behind a camera on a Flinders beach have paid off spectacularly for Seaford photo-grapher Steven Kuiter.

Mr Kuiter, 31, captured images of the Southern Aurora, also known as Aurora Australis, on Monday night last week and the results are causing a stir on the internet, where he and his photography mates try to outdo each other with their experimental photos.

The former Patterson River secon-dary student, who says he failed photo graphy because he was “no good at the written side”, may have brag-ging rights for many days.

Mr Kuiter has spent many nights at Flinders this year seeking to capture the elusive aurora in a year where the Sun has been producing powerful cor-onal mass ejections (CMEs).

Auroras are created when energetic charged particles from the Sun collide with the Earth’s the high altitude at-mos phere.

Next year will be even more spec-tacular when the Sun reaches the peak output of an 11-year cycle.

People are surprised when shown photos of the Southern Aurora, Mr Kuiter says. “I didn’t know you could capture auroras from Australia; I thought you had to go to Antarctica,” is a common reaction.

Most associate images of auroras with the northern hemisphere, where far more people live closer to the North Pole in countries like Finland, Sweden, Norway, Russia and Canada.

Mr Kuiter receives text alerts about expected CMEs and heads down to

Flinders, the best location in the re-gion for night sky photography. It’s dark because of few street and house lights, and the beach beside the golf course faces due south to Bass Strait.

Last week he arrived at a spot near West Head at about 9pm and the pic-ture on the page was taken about 10. The skywatchers stayed till 3am.

Mr Kuiter said he and his friends have thought about jumping on a plane to Tasmania “but there’s no guarantee

of the aurora making an appearance”.“You could spend many weeks in

a place like Finland and not see the Northern Aurora,” he said, although going to northern Europe is an am-bition.

Mr Kuiter also photographs wildlife and it’s not hard to understand why – his father Rudi Kuiter is a renowned underwater photographer and his mother Alison Kuiter is well known for her images of terrestrial nature.

Her work has featured in The News in the past two years as well as in other newspapers, magazines and calendars.

Mother and son had photos of ducks on promotional material for an Aus-tralia Post series of bird stamps earlier this year.

Mr Kuiter took photos of Lead-beater’s possum in disputed logging areas in central Victoria this year, sometimes standing or sitting for hours to catch the rare and elusive

animal, the state’s threatened faunal emblem.

The same patience, determination and technical skill is needed to capture a possum as the Southern Aurora. For the technical, Mr Kuiter used small format Nikon cameras – a D300s and D7000 – 35mm and 11-16mm lenses, and 30 second exposures. He shoots long exposures on cloudless nights to get the star trail effect.

SEAFORD photographer Steven Kuiter captured this image of the Southern Aurora at 10pm from a beach at Flinders on Monday night last week. It is not digitally enhanced. Inset picture: Nikki Griffi n


By Mike HastTHE freeway that will change life on the Mornington Peninsula is a step closer to completion with the lifting into place of fi nal bridge beams.

The concrete beams were placed by a 600-tonne crane to form a 320-metre long bridge connecting Peninsula Link, EastLink tollway and Mornington Peninsula Freeway.

Inspecting the work were Co-alition government MPs Edward O’Dono hue, who is Parliamentary Secre tary for Trans port, and Min-ister for Education Martin Dixon, whose electorate is the southern Mornington Peninsula.

Mr Dixon said Abigroup had made remarkable progress over the past few weeks, particularly at the EastLink in ter change.

“People can now see the ramps that will take them on and off Pen-insula Link,” he said.

Landscaping and feature lighting on the bridge over EastLink would “look really spectacular and provide a new gateway to Frankston and the greater peninsula”.

Mr O’Donohue said “one of Vic-to ria’s biggest bridge building pro-grams is nearing completion” and “Peninsula Link is on track for an early 2013 opening”.

The Southern Way consortium and its construction contractor Abi-group have been aiming to fi nish the freeway by 8 December, but have faced a number of challenges including unexpected wet weather.

The freeway was started in Febru-ary 2010 during the drought, which

broke in autumn of that year. The region has since received average or above-average rainfall, forcing Abigroup to use local roads instead of the freeway alignment as well as other logistical challenges.

The project has been dogged by delays including industrial action by the CFMEU, trucks being im-pounded by WorkSafe after one car-rying a huge beam crashed on the Monash Freeway last December, and vandalism at several depots.

The most recent blow was Abi-group’s parent company Lend Lease announcing it was conduct-ing an investigation after discover-ing alleged under-reporting of an anticipated loss on the freeway.

Lend Lease suspended two of its senior executives and two Abigroup executives, and sent a fi eld team to scrutinise the project. A report is due later this month.

The 27-kilometre freeway be-tween Carrum Downs and Mt Mar-tha has nine interchanges and 35 bridges.

The cost of construction was orig-inally $759 million, but has risen to $849 million, according to a report by the state auditor-general.

Built under a public-private partner ship deed, the freeway will cost the government $2.3 billion over 25 years. Time lapse footage of the crane lifting bridge beams into place can be seen at www.mpnews.com.au in the “Video” section.

Beam me up: David Clements of Southern Way, left, Education Minister Martin Dixon, Geoff Rayner of Linking Melbourne Authority and upper house MP Edward O’Donohue at the Peninsula Link–EastLink–Mornington Peninsula Freeway interchange.

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“THE rats are out to play!” breathed Mrs Emu in the conspiratorial tone she reserves for portentous announcements. Emu pretends to look concerned, awaiting a clue as to what the heck his spouse is talking about.

“They’re deserting sinking ships, but they may not be sinking at all. They might actually be joining other sinking ships,” she goes on excitedly.

Since this is as much sense as the blushing bride can muster in times of extremis, Emu deepens the furrow of concern in his brow and waits. News on the Port of Hastings, perhaps? Trouble among Sorrento’s couta boat afi cionados? They play it tough, those nautical lads and lasses.

“Some of the candidates for election to council who promised to give their preferences to certain other candidates are now giving them to ...” Mrs Emu appears to have got herself in a grammatical bind “... even different other candidates.” She looks relieved to have emerged relatively intact from this semantic mangle.

“They have ratted,” she says. “Candidates who promised they’d support one candidate are now supporting a different one. There’s trouble brewing!” she concludes darkly.

Mrs Emu is a political tyro, as readers have probably surmised. Ratting is as old as politics itself – many a stiletto has been slipped under many a fi fth rib by ratters. It must, however, be taken in one’s stride.

The old rule – that the less signifi cant the election, the more vicious the politicking – generally holds true. Emu refl ects on the copious bloodletting that occurred at kindergarten committee meetings.

It’s not duelling at dawn yet, but the campaign for seats around the Mornington Peninsula Shire council table is warming up. So far incidents have been reported in Briars and Red Hill wards.

Squeaking of which...STRANGE happenings are occurring elsewhere in this grubby game, Emu hears. One candidate has had a visit from the law (shire building inspector) regarding a building converted to a new use without the appropriate paperwork and – more importantly – without a fee being paid.

Another has had a complaint laid over a minor matter of air quality. And there’s a major confl ict-of-interest matter pending.

In such incidents, it is fair to assume the rats are squeaking. Expect rodent activity to intensify over coming weeks.

Website ‘cleansed’STRANGE things also have happened on the shire website

since the election campaign began. It appears to have been cleansed of material that might favour or disadvantage the 10 councillors who are standing for re-election (Reade Smith has pulled the pin and is not standing in Hastings-based Cerberus Ward).

A visitor to the website would, for example, not have an inkling that controversy had been raging over a swimming centre in Rosebud.

But a few things have escaped the censor’s gimlet eye. Under the heading “Kangerong Ward” readers learn that the ward is occupied by “Mayor Councillor (Graham) Pittock. Contact details: Phone/Fax: 5987 1365 for Mayoral appointments”.

This might come as a surprise to Cr Pittock, who ceased to be mayor nearly a year ago. But then, Emu is keenly aware the pace can be agreeably slow on the peninsula, even under the messianic leadership of our much-decorated CEO, Michael Kennedy.

It’s not too late to get the facts right before Kangerong Ward disappears into history as part of the new, bigger Briars Ward. But then, after nearly a year, what’s the rush?

The website entry for Red Hill Ward – with its spectacular coastline, rolling green hills, restorative vineyards, surf and swimming beaches, and picturesque villages – is similarly quaint.

Overwhelmed by this natural beauty, shire wordsmiths found an attraction even more worthy of a visit – a small and undistinguished

group of shops in Red Hill South. Locals irritated at the unending

camera-clicking hordes from Asia, Europe and the US descending on their pretty hamlet after Uluru and before the Sydney Harbour Bridge now know who to blame.

Meeting cancelledBEFORE Mrs Emu leaves the website, and the shire, she has a fi nal conundrum – cancellation of the 8 October council meeting “as there are no items listed”, according to CEO Michael Kennedy in a public notice.

“No items listed?” she snorted. “They probably forgot it was a meeting night. But then, they had already cancelled question time to stop rats exploiting it for election purposes, so why not just close down the people’s parliament, too?”

Mrs Emu is reading a history of the French Revolution. She hums La Marseillaise a lot around the house, nearly in tune.

Of course, councillors (except the shy and retiring Reade Smith) are busy with other things. “But surely those who compiled the year’s meetings were aware when the poll would be held?” she continued.

The public notice on the cancelled meeting was posted about lunchtime on Wednesday 3 October. Until then the shire website merely told visitors that “There are no scheduled council meetings for weeks commencing 1 and 8 October 2012”.

Yes there were, Dr Kennedy and staff. Yes there were.

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Tue 25 Sep :- (a) $60 (p/s) $55*TULIP FESTIVAL – TESSELAARS

Mad Monday 08 Oct :- (a) $55 (p/s) $50*SOUTH PACIFIC

Wed 24 Oct :- Grand Circle Only matinee (a) $105 (p/s) $100BAW BAW GARDEN EXPO

Sun 14 Oct All $50*WERRIBEE OPEN RANGE ZOOTue 13 Nov :- (a) $60 (p/s) $55

*A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUMHer Majesty’s Theatre – with Geoffrey Rush Wed 21 Nov (matinee) :- (a) $110 (p/s) $95

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Mornington

249 High Street Hastings, Victoria 3915www.peninsula parklands.com.au

A lifestyle village for the over 50sSECURE LONG TERM TENURE, SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL

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9708 8667 Shop 7 / 20-22 Ranelagh Drive MOUNT ELIZAwww.communityrealestate.com.au

Offering serene sanctuary among 695sqm (approx) of private established gardens, this very original three-bedroom family home incorporates a professional music/dance studio that offers fabulous potential for both income producing and artistic endeav-ours. A position moments from shops, buses and all schools is a boon for the busy

12 CONWAY STREET, MOUNT ELIZA

WHERE LIFESTYLE TAKES CENTRE STAGE

PRICE GUIDE: $580,000 - $620,000INSPECT: Saturday 12.00-12.30pm CONTACT: James Crowder 0407 813 377 Julie Mead 0417 562 755

on a great position moments from schools, shops and transport or start from the

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laundry.

181 HEATHERHILL ROAD, FRANKSTON

READY, STEADY..RENOVATE!

NEW

AUCTION: Saturday 27th October at 11amTERMS: 10% Deposit / Balance 60 daysPRICE GUIDE: $275,000-$300,000INSPECT: Saturday 11-11.30amCONTACT: John Young 0412 766 804 James Crowder 0407 813 377

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To advertise in theMornington News

real estate section, contact Jason Richardson

on 0421 190 318 or email [email protected] 5977 225572 Main Street, Mornington, Victoria 3915a

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A Touch Of ClassPerfectly placed at the end of a quiet court, this

place to bring up your family. From expansive open plan living, to the 5 bedrooms (2 with ensuites),

on 2835sqm of mature Mt Eliza woodland. Only minutes to the village, some of the Peninsula’s best schools and the beach. Also features a circular driveway, double lock-up garage, ducted gas

Inspect: Saturday 12.00-12.30pm

MOUNT ELIZA - 7 Livingstone Court AUCTION: Saturday 17th November at 12 noon

Address: 88 Jacka Street, BITTERNPrice: Negotiable over $640,000Agency: Harcourts Real Estate, 10/14 High Street, Hastings, 5970 7333Agent: Jason Dowler, 0403 598 754

CENTRALLY positioned on a 3922-square metre block, this property is beautifully presented and combines the sought-after privacy of this peaceful area with a delightful home bursting with character and modern touches. The rustic appeal of the home is evident from the fi rst moment you meander up the gravel driveway. A full-length verandah and colonial-style windows adorn the front of the home, which is surrounded by a wonderful expanse of lawns and gardens. Timber fl oors feature extensively throughout the spacious open-plan family area. The kitchen has a stainless-steel wall oven, dishwasher and there is plenty of cupboard space, including a corner pantry. A separate formal lounge has a built-in bookcase and space for a large wall unit. The open fi replace is sure to provide a cosy atmosphere. Perhaps the most enticing feature for a growing family is the four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The bright and spacious master bedroom has a walk-in robe, stylish ensuite and air-conditioning. A second bedroom also has an ensuite and two other bedrooms share the main bathroom. At the rear of the home is a covered entertaining area overlooking spacious grounds. Outbuildings include a hobby room, garden shed and double carport. Another handy feature is the dual street access from Hamilton Street. This very pleasant home is a great lifestyle property, close to many of the wonderful attractions of the area.

Trade up to true character


7A Bay Road, Mount Martha 5974 8688

MOUNT MARTHA, 5 Village Close

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HOME IS WHERE THE HEART ISWith direct access to the Balcombe Estuary boardwalk and the beach, shops, cafes, schools and kindergartens all just a short stroll away from this delightful home with down-stairs master bedroom with FES, formal lounge boasting feature bay windows and gas log fireplace, modern kitchen & family room with adjoining 2nd living room/rumpus room and out to undercover entertaining terrace. Upstairs is another large bedroom with balcony & FES, 2 more bedrooms & third bathroom. Fully air-conditioned and with GDH

Price: $780,000 - $830,000Contact: Rose Benton 0400 879 966Inspect: By Appointment

MOUNT MARTHA, Unit 14 / 50-54 Green Island Avenue

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STYLISH TOWNHOUSE - GREAT INVESTMENTThis modern townhouse is only 12 months old and is situated in a convenient location, walking distance to shops, schools and transport. The home has the preferred N.W aspect which floods the kitchen/family room with warm Winter sunshine and has sliding glass doors out to the paved courtyard. There are two bedrooms and a large bathroom with a separate toilet, a laundry and a single car garage with internal access. This property will appeal to investors, first home buyers and anyone wishing to downsize.

Price: $370,000 - $390,000Contact: Maree Greensill 0417 515 207 Inspect: Saturday 12.00-12.30pm

MOUNT MARTHA, 10 Glencoe Crescent

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GORGEOUS ON GLENCOEThis solidly built beachside residence is set on a quiet street and is minutes from shops, beaches, parkland, golf facilities, schools and public transport. In addition to the cathedral ceilings, the spacious formal lounge has garden vistas from both sides of the room; a double fireplace with a coonara wood heater, contributes to making this light filled lounge a great space to relax. Three bedrooms plus a study/4th bedroom, two separate living areas, two bathrooms a DLUG make up this wonderful family home.

Price: $575,000 - $605,000Contact: Rose Benton 0400 879 966 Inspect: Saturday 12.00-12.30pm

MOUNT MARTHA, 31 Marguerita Avenue

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RETIRE TO YOUR SANCTUARY BY THE BAYAre you gearing up for a sea-change or just want a peaceful setting to gather your thoughts away from the pressures of city living? This property could offer the answer to your thoughts. This recently updated, quaint Australian homestead sits peacefully amongst established gardens on 1044sqm. The open-plan kitchen, living and dining room opens onto a sunny deck. After picking your spring vegetables, enjoy some time relaxing in the conservatory, or take a walk to South Beach or Sunshine Reserve.

Price: By NegotiationContact: Rose Benton 0400 879 966 Inspect: Saturday 2.00-2.30pm

MORNINGTON, Unit 6/83-87 Prince Street

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PRETTY AS A PICTUREThis beach-side villa enjoys a delightful garden setting and is walking distance to shops, beach & transport. In excellent condition throughout, there is a spacious lounge with feature bay window and floor to ceiling windows look out to both the front and rear gardens that wrap around the house, leaving plenty of room for entertaining. The kitchen/dining has sliding doors to the garden, loads of cupboard space and new appliances. There are 2BR’s, bathroom/separate toilet, GDH plus air-con.

Price: $350,000 - $370,000Contact: Honor Baxter 0418 148 468 Inspect: Saturday 2.00-2.30pm

MORNINGTON, 3/7-9 Carol Street

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PERFECT IN EVERY WAY - KEEN VENDOR!Tastefully refurbished with no expense spared this elegant villa will satisfy the most discerning buyer. There are two big bedrooms, exquisite bathroom, two toilets, double remote garage and delightfully landscaped courtyard and entertaining area. Set in a quiet street with easy access to Bentons Square and facilities.

Price: $400,000 - $440,000Contact: Honor Baxter 0418 148 468 Inspect: Saturday 11.00-11.30am

MORNINGTON, 13b Williams Road

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AN EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTYThis stylish, single level townhouse is on its own title and has no body corporate. Modern design, superior finish and a delightful north facing terrace garden has created a spa-cious and light filled home. Entry, study and main bedroom all have views of a feature inner courtyard and both bedrooms enjoy their own ensuite bathrooms. The large garage has a recessed workshop and there is central heating and cooling throughout the home.Also includes security alarm and water tanks.

Price: $840,000 - $860,000Contact: Honor Baxter 0418 148 468Inspect: Saturday 1.00-1.30pm

MOUNT MARTHA, 153 Osborne Drive

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PERFECT POSITION PLUS POTENTIALThis lovely home is positioned on a 735m2 North facing block surrounded by beautiful gardens. The large kitchen/family room, main bathroom and ensuite have been recently renovated plus there is potential to further extend or even the possibility of developing the block to build two homes each with their own street frontage. Other features include:2 separate living areas with floor to ceiling windows and sliding doors out to the wide front verandah, polished timber floorboards & gas log fire. Close to beach and shops.

Price: $560,000 - $590,000Contact: Rose Benton 0400 879 966 Inspect: Saturday 1.00-1.30pm


0408 545 654181 Overport Road

Frankston South3199

“My commitment to the residents

of Frankston South and

Mount Eliza remains unchanged..

even after 30 years.

I offer a real estate solution,

personally tailored to your specific

needs.”

Terry Hobson

A well-known identity in real estate, Terry Hobson is now pleased to offer a boutique real estate service to

the residents of Frankston South and Mount Eliza. Terry has over 30 years experience in all facets of real

estate and is looking forward to bringing his brand of personal service and professionalism back to the

this unique part of the Peninsula. Recommended not only by his peers in real estate but by colleagues in

related professional industries, Terry’s reputation for honesty and integrity are without question.

T. Hobson Real Estate offers personal, tailored real estate marketing to suit your needs and by dealing

directly with the business owner you are assured of the best level of service at all times.


“For the best deal in real estate, Ph: 03 5977 9660

Email: [email protected]: www.baywestrealestate.com.au

OPPOSITE CENTRO & PLAZA

Agent: Gary Barnes 0412 347 233

Somerville $349,000 Neg.

FOUR OF A KIND - YOU WIN!


Hastings $389,000BE 1ST TO

SAVE BIG

FRONT SPOT AND BRAND NEW


Hastings $265,000 Neg.

POSITION PERFECT


Somerville From $325,000

RENT, SAVE THEN BUY OPPORTUNITY


Crib Point $375,000 - $385,0000

SIMPLY THE BEST


Tyabb $329,990CLOSE

TO SHOPS

TOWN CENTRE


Somerville $350,000

NEW

LISTING

BRAND NEW UNITS


Crib Point $280,000

38 PARK ROAD - INSPECT WED & SAT 12-12.30PM

Somerville $369,000

WILL SUIT THE YOUNG EXECUTIVE COUPLE LOOKING TO ENJOY THIS PRIME BEACHSIDE LOCATION AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE

For all plans and inclusions contact:

MOUNT MARTHA “CROMDALE” FROM $630,000


LOTS 2 & 3

AVAILABLE

LOTS 1 & 4

SOLD

BRAND NEW FACTORY/WAREHOUSESONE OF THREE

BUY OFF THE PLAN AND SAVE ON STAMP DUTY


Somerville $350,000 + GSTCOMMERCIAL

ONLY TWO LEFT

Crib Point From $340,000

128 DISNEY STREET - INSPECT WED & SAT 11-11.30AM


INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY


Somerville $895,000 COMMERCIAL

39 CLARINDA STREET - INSPECT WED & SAT 1-1.30PM

TWO BRAND NEW TOWNHOUSES


Crib Point: From $159,000 Neg

Tyabb: From $309,000

Langwarrin: From $510,000

Tuerong: From $695,000 Neg.


LAND - LAND - LAND

NEARING

COMPLETION

TRANQUIL SETTING


Hastings $310,000 plus


www.jlbre.com.auE S T A T E A G E N T S S I N C E 1 9 0 5 RESIDENTIAL

Be in for ChristmasSituated in one of Mount Marthas most exclusive areas on approximately 3600m2, this substantial brick home has it all. Well-appointed kitchen with quality Blanco appliances, 4 bedrooms with ensuite and walk in robe to main, rumpus room with built in wet bar or formal lounge room, casual meals, formal dining and great sized family room. A wide timber deck on two sides with views to the Bay plus a beautiful vista overlooking the recently resurfaced mod grass tennis court and

delightful native garden. Add to this two double garages both on remote plus a caravan or boat bay. Other features include solar electricity panels, 18000 litre water tank plumbed to the house, ducted heating, split system heating & cooling, wood fire and fully fenced. Easy walk to Mount Martha village, central to both South Beach and North Beach, Mount Martha Yacht club and the Estuary.

100 Bay Road, Mount Martha Auction (unless sold prior) Sat 27th Oct at 12 noon

www.jlbre.com.au220 Main Street, Mornington 5976 5900

81 Arthurs Seat Road, Red HIll 5989 2364

131 Pt Nepean Road, Dromana 5987 2000

2117 Pt Nepean Road, Rye 5987 9000

36 Paperbark Drive, Mount Martha For Sale: $490,000 - $530,000

Spacious family homeDelightful 4 bedroom family home is just oozing perfection. Offering spacious formal lounge room, a beautifully appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances and dishwasher adjacent the family / dining room that opens out to a fantastic undercover timber entertaining deck which is surrounded by a perfectly manicured and amazingly low maintenance Mediterranean theme garden with a built in BBQ. In addition to the main bedroom serviced by full en-suite and walk in robe, there are a further 3 excellent sized bedrooms with BIR’s.

18 Karina Street, Frankston South For Sale: $799,950

1 Acre - gorgeous near new home in a rustic settingIn the Frankston High School Zone! Complete with all your hearts desires, this beautiful family home is less than 12 months old and offers 4 great sized bedrooms plus children’s retreat. Three zoned living areas are perfect for the growing family and entertaining. Gorgeous open plan kitchen and living with stunning appliances, dishwasher & stone bench tops PLUS double remote garage with internal access and additional off-street parking, 5500 litre water tank, solar paneling, solar HWS and ducted heating.

Contact:Chris Garrett 0419 397 835









191 Nepean Highway, Dromana For Sale: $1,595,000 - $1,795,000

The ultimate lifestyle propertyIf you are looking for the complete lifestyle with an absolute glamour property, then look no further! Set on over 5 acres of useable land with dam rests this amazing architecturally designed and craftsperson built home. With 5 large bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 3 amazing living areas including theatre room and purpose built pool room with cooking facilities, storeroom, bathroom and access through masses of glass doors directly to the large infinity pool. The home is truly stunning with features too numerous to mention.

16/2A Bentons Road, Mount Martha For Sale: $499,000 - $549,000

Stylish with substance!Situated close to the Esplanade, this stylish townhouse features 3 bedrooms, 2 living areas, polished timber floors and luxurious carpets, and a beautiful bathroom that will surely impress! Along with the convenience of ducted heating and air conditioning, this property also includes:

Realistically priced – call now for further details!

4 John Rowell Lane, Mornington For Sale: Expressions of Interest

Casa Del MarThis amazing property, set in one of Morningtons most desired streets is being offered to the market for the first time in over 60 years. A huge block of

weatherboard residence of 2 bedrooms, large family lounge room, kitchen and home office with separate entrance. 24000 litre water tank and brick double lock up garage all set within a wonderful mature, treed garden with plantings of oak, liquid amber and lilly pillys. Expressions of Interest - closing date 1st November at 5pm.

115 Tanti Avenue, Mornington Auction (unles sold prior) Sat 17th Nov at 12 noon

“Elmswood”A wonderful mix that encompasses old world charm and stylish new convenience, Elmswood is a beautiful family home that is positioned centrally within marvelous Mornington and offers a lifestyle to be envied. Comprising 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 spacious living areas. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a quality residence on the doorstep to both Main Street shops and beach.

Contact:Simon Farrar 0412 734 130

Contact:Simon Farrar 0412 734 130

Contact:Jarrod Carman 0423 144 102









489 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha For Sale: $1,450,000

Balcombe Creek Estate - 6.5 Ac (approx)A rare find indeed amongst beachside property, this fantastic lifestyle estate and boutique vineyard is a unique offering with an unspoilt outlook. With approx 2.5Ac under mature vines and amenities including a lovely 3 bedroom residence plus a fully self contained 1BR cottage, this property provides ample scope for the budding vigneron or for lifestyle enthusiasts who may owner occupy, weekend here or run a B&B.

31 Hardy Street, Mornington For Sale: $330,000 - $360,000

Break the rent habit! Start up, scale down or invest!Youre bound to be impressed by this beautifully renovated and perfectly presented home. With all the hard work done and positioned with walking distance to St Macartans Primary school, Mornington Secondary College and just a short drive to Mornington’s fabulous Main St and beaches, this home demands your attention. The property features 3 bedrooms with built in robes, open plan lounge and dining room, new family bathroom.

7 Highfield Way, Tyabb For Sale: $825,000

High, wide & handsome - 2.5Ac (approx)Sitting proudly in one of Tyabb’s most desirable locations and offering filtered views down to Westernport Bay, this spotless acreage is the epitome of lifestyle. Beautifully conceived to maximise the elevated outlook and natural privacy, the multi-level home will appeal to families and those seeking a lifestyle change with a perfect blend of interior and exterior facilities.

12 Knighton Court, Mornington For Sale: $490,000 - $540,000

Style without compromise! Walk right in - sit right down!Immaculate and impressive in both presentation and condition, this gorgeous 4 bedroom home is perfect for those wanting quality, space and position. Loaded with lifes little luxuries, this

& en-suite with double vanity

Contact:Cameron McDonald 0418 330 916

Contact:Cameron McDonald 0418 330 916

Contact:Susan Clavin 0417 141 007

Contact:Susan Clavin 0417 141 007







16 Inglis Street, Mornington For Sale: $590,000 - $640,000

Position, privacy & beachsideLocated in one of Mornington’s most tightly held positions, this character filled home set on

you enter. Offering 4 good sized bedrooms plus a 5th bedroom or separate sitting room, 2 bathrooms, renovated kitchen with adjoining meals area, open lounge and light filled sunroom. Step outside through the double French doors to the tranquil decked and covered entertainment area, or relax on the rear split level deck.

Contact:Stuart Cox 0417 124 707

10/167 Bentons Road, Mornington For Sale: $389,000

Profit by buying nowThis is a great opportunity to purchase a perfect investment property only a minutes walk to Bentons Square shopping plaza. This 2 bedroom unit is at the rear of the complex so has more privacy and a larger rear yard. It is currently rented with a dream tenant who maintains the property like a palace and would love to become a permanent fixture. Offering open plan living, two large bedrooms, large family bathroom, double remote garage and a fully paved rear yard.

Buy 1 or buy them both - the choice is yours!

Martha Cove waterway

Martha Cove boardwalk

waterway views from a second level

corporation fees!

20 & 22 Thurloo Drive, Safety Beach Mortgagees Auction: Saturday 24th November at 1pm

Contact:Vivienne Spencer 0409 558 330

Contact:Stuart Cox 0417 124 707

Contact:Jay Anderson 0434 574 044


HOME PORT

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CRIB POINT 64 Disney Street

PRICE: $379,000 NegotiableVIEW: Saturday 12:00-12:30pmAGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

3 bedroom home awaits your indulgence situated on a 1227m2 allotment. The home features 3 large bedrooms, master w/ F.E.S, W.I.R and spa, great kitchen overlooking meals area plus a lovely lounge room with a wood combustion heater. Externally we have a lovely private yard, side vehicle access, entertaining areas plus a workshop. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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PRICE: $645,000 NegotiableVIEW: By AppointmentAGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

This impressive 36sq residence on approx. 2600sqm allotment features cathedral ceilings throughout. The home boasts four bedrooms, two with ensuite & W.I.R. Also featuring enormous kitchen with walk-in pantry & all modern appliances, wood fire, GDH, exposed beams with cathedral ceilings and sun-filled lead light sky lights. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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LOOKING FOR A BARGAIN ON THE WATERSIDE??

Rock solid, brick veneer within striking distance to the town centre, foreshore and Marina. Featuring three large bedrooms with B.I.R.’s, updated kitchen and renovated bathroom. Boasting new carpet, freshly painted throughout, aluminium windows, large backyard and side gated access with carport. Our vendor’s instructions are clear, this house must be sold! Ideal to invest and forget, or perfect for first home buyers. Contact Exclusive Agent.

VIEW: Saturday 1:00-1:30pmAUCTION:Saturday, October 27 2012 from 1:30pmTerms: 10% Deposit, Balance 30 days with Vacant Possession.AGENT: Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road,Hastings 5979 3555

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HASTINGS 4 Kurrajong Street

SOMERVILLE 6 Snow Gum Place

PRICE: Offers Over $540,000VIEW: Saturday 12:00-12:30pmAGENT: Kerry Lee Marshall 0408 363 686OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

Woodlands property boasting double remote controlled garage, ducted heating, ducted vacuuming, evaporative cooling, multiple formal & informal living areas, freshly painted throughout & gas powered log fire. Bonuses include decked pergola area with cafe blinds, pool surrounded by lush tropical gardens on large 770sqm block. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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CRIB POINT 290 Stony Point Road

PRICE: EXPRESS SALEVIEW: Saturday 3:00 - 3:30pmAGENT: Kerry Lee Marshall 0408 363 686OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

BUILDERS REALISATION SALEA quality residential community development consisting of a combination of two and three bedroom units with single and double garages. Best quality in town! Investors take note: Minimum of 5% return. My vendor has a genuine need to sell and is willing to meet the market. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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PRICE: From $335,000VIEW: Saturday 1:30 - 2:00pmAGENT: Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

PRICE REDUCTION - Contemporary style 18 square villas, one with own street frontage; only 200m to the foreshore. Featuring, 2 living areas, massive kitchen & a remote control double lock-up garage. Other notable features include landscaping, north aspect to rear, ducted heating, stainless steel appliances and a paved outdoor area. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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PRICE: $340,000 to $355,000VIEW: Saturday 12:45 - 1:15pmAGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

Light filled, perfectly presented home boasts revamped kitchen and two living areas. Outside features a fully enclosed outdoor area, covered four person cold spa surrounded by beautiful, well-maintained gardens, garage with power & concrete floor and a sealed driveway leading to the garage on 1029sqm allotment; potentially a development site. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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Custom designsSPECIALISING in custom furniture design, this long-established business has an extensive, nationwide database of clients. The business would suit qualifi ed people operating in similiar industries or could be purchased as an investment and run under management with all trained staff prepared to stay on.

Furniture design, SORRENTOPrice: $180,000 plus SAVAgency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 2255Agent: Russell Murphy, 0407 839 184

HOME PORT

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HASTINGS 1-3 / 16 Douglas Street

BUILDER SAYS SELL, SELL, SELL!!

Contemporary style 18 square villas, one with own street frontage; located only 200 metres to the foreshore and Marina and walking distance to the High Street shopping precinct. Featuring, two living areas, massive kitchen and a remote control double lock up garage. Other notable features include landscaping, north aspect to rear, ducted heating, stainless steel appliances, excellent quality tiling and carpets and a paved outdoor area also with north aspect.

VIEW: Saturday 1:30 - 2:00pm AGENT: Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686OFFICE: 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555

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All The Hard Work Has Been Done

Sale Price: $120,000 + savContact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale – Mornington

Sale Price: $250,000 + SAVContact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859


Don’t Miss Out

Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454


Sale Price: $495,000 + savContact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

For Sale– Mount ElizaContact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Sale Price $290,000 + savContact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale - Mount Martha

Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

NEW

For Sale - Mornington

Travel Agency

Sale Price: $95,000Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale– Rye

Beachside Cafe

Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

REDUCED

NEW

NEW

Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 Sale Price: $440,000 Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

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OFFER


Freehold Opportunity

Sale Price: $1.6 MillionContact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Restaurant / Bar

Sale Price: $750,000 + SAVContact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

For Sale – McCrae


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Suite 1, Level 354 - 58 Wells Street, Frankston, VIC, 3199 9781 2211

LEASED TO AAA RATED TENANT - VICTORIA LEGAL AID34 DANDENONG ROAD WEST, FRANKSTON

COMMERCIALPROPERTY SERVICES

FOR SALE BY EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Closing date: Friday 26th October (unless sold prior)

Part of Frankston legal precinct - Neighbouring buildings include: District Court Frankston Police Station Bayside Shopping Centre

Captive location in Frankston’s Central Activities Centre Building size 508-square metres

(5468-square feet approx.) Secure basement parking for 21 cars Close to railway station, buses and taxi ranks Current nett rental: $135,286 per annum

For marketing information contact the exclusive agents: Commercial Property Services P/L.Rogan Ward 0418 343 939 - [email protected] Ward 0419 504 272 - [email protected] Ward 0418 329 438 - [email protected]

9654 8666

BAYSIDE BEAUTY Rare retail offering within Mt Eliza’s Village retail

centre with potential to value add 2 shops & 1st floor office on 1 title Total Rental: $54,820*pa net Land Area: 262m2* Potential for subdivision (STPA)

AUCTION: FRIDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2PM Alex Ham 0410 545 226Michael Gross 0419 355 561 *approx

MOUNT ELIZA 18 Ranelagh Drive

To advertise in the commercial real estate

liftout of Mornington News,

contactJason Richardson on 0421 190 318 or

[email protected]

Cafe with perksTRADING for only three years, this popular cafe still presents in as-new condition with a faultless fi tout. Takings are about $8000 per week – with average coffee sales of 13 kilograms a week – resulting in declared net profi t of $100,000 per annum. Enjoying a busy shopping centre location, the cafe is adjacent to a bus stop and taxi rank. This is an exciting opportunity to buy an already established business in a great location.

Cafe, ROSEBUDPrice: $159,000 negotiableAgency: Abel Real Estate, Suite 3 / 395 Nepean Highway, Frankston, 9770 1033Agent: Rob Serroni, 0404 890 012

Ticks all the (pizza) boxesON a busy main road, this pizza restaurant is part of a popular and well-known franchise. Trading seven days a week, takings are about $11,000 per week. The owner is willing to offer the business on a trial and all staff are in place if required. The business could be very easily be run under management or operated by new owners.

Pizza and pasta, LANGWARRINPrice: $140,000 plus SAVAgency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 2255Agent: Tanya Scagliarini, 0438 289 859


9770 1033395 NEPEAN HIGHWAY, FRANKSTON 3910

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COMMERCIAL Andrew Agapitos 0404 054 255 www.abelrealestate.com.au BUSINESSES Rob Serroni 0404 890 012

RESIDENTIAL Andrew Agapitos 0404 054 255www.abelrealestate.com.au

Vibrant, successful store in busy location. Turnover averages over $6000 per week with high net

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lessons. Unique opportunity for

$125,000 plus stock

MUSIC STORE - FRANKSTON HAIRDRESSING

BARGAINExcellent presentation, only 3y.o

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ONLY $36,000

CONVENIENCE STORE

Takings ave. $7000pw. This is a

to increase takings with

$127,000 plus stock

lifestyle opportunity. 6.5Ac of

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busines with structures in place.

VINEYARD / RESTAURANTBEAUTY SALON

oxygen infusion, IPL laser etc.

$65,000

TAKEAWAY CHICKEN & PIZZA

business in busy location.

Asking $120,000 plus stockTAKEAWAY / KEBAB

Large on-site car park. Serves-

$39,000

CAFE & KIOSK

week average with rental of $600

pergola.

$99,000 inc. stock

PIZZA & PASTA

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Price Negotiable.

CAFE - ROSEBUD

(13kg coffee p/w). Shopping cen-tre location opposite bus stops

business in this superb location$159,000 negotiable

PODIATRIST

$135,000

LICENSED CAFE / TAKEAWAY

NOW ONLY $99,000CAFE - MOUNT ELIZA

has a superb presentation in

$9000 per week with 15kg of

$250,000

RECYCLING BUSINESS

base. Growing business currently

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$145,000

LADIES FITNESS CENTRE

A long lease is available. 1/2

Price On ApplicationBUSINESS OR FREEHOLD FOR SALE

available BUSINESS: $349,000 + stock FREEHOLD: Also for sale, 152sqm. $495,000

RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY

area. Fit-out features quality

Top location facing shopping centre car-park.

$349,000 plus stock

CARPET OVERLOCKING

17 local carpet retailers plus pub-

$120,000

SHOP + 3BR RESIDENCE - FOR LEASE

$629 inc. GST per week + OGS

FRANKSTON SHOP - FOR LEASE

Available now

Keys St, close to Wells St.

$490pw + GST + outgoings

NEPEAN HWY OFFICE - FOR LEASE

Reception areas

$551pw + OGS & $530pw + OGS

MORNINGTON FACTORY - FOR LEASE

Four car spacesElectric container height

$660pw + GST + Outgoings

NEPEAN HIGHWAY - FOR LEASE

Business 4 zoning

On-site parking

$635pw inc. GST + OGS

FRANKSTON - FOR LEASE

Brick construction

$264pw includes GST + Ogs

FRANKSTON - FOR LEASE

Available now$634pw + GST + Ogs

FRANKSTON OFFICES - FOR LEASE

On-site parking

$410pw + GST & Outgoings

FRANKSTON SHOP - FOR LEASE

Available nowLong lease available

$808pw + GST & Outgoings

CARRUM DOWNS - FOR SALE

Street frontage, car parking

$455,000

FRANKSTON - FOR SALE OR LEASE

$380pw + GST + OGSor $325,000

WANTEDSmall factories for sale

or lease up to 200-square

metres

In Seaford, Frankston,

Carrum Downs areas.

Phone for obligation free

appraisal

9770 1033

CARRUM DOWNS $325,000

IMMACULATE PRESENTATION

Deluxe kitchen

shopping centre.

RARE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

All other steps have been taken to

beach

SEAFORD SUN & SAND OUTSTANDING DEVELOPMENT SITE

OPPOSITE SPARKLING BEACH

APPROX. 1700sqm

HIGHWAY TO CREEK FRONTAGE

PRICE ON APPLICATION

A RARE OPPORTUNITY

FRANKSTON SOUTH $490,000

1st TIME ADVERTISED - ORIGINAL OWNERS

CARRUM DOWNS $900,000 Neg.

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITE

SOLD

CARRUM $770,000

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510

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16.76m

16.76m

60.96m

60.96m

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Business Sales Specialistswww.latessabusiness.com.au

50 Playne Street Frankston

Tel: (03) 9781 1588

Well presented kiosk in busy Frankston Power Centre.

Trades daily from 9am to 5pm. Has near new equipment, easily operated by one person. Cheap

rent, can be fully managed.

TAKEAWAY

$55,000 + sav

HAIR SALONLarge modern shop opens 5 days 6am to 3pm. Seats 15 inside plus more outside in undercover courtyard. Long

lease. Must sell!

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

$70,000 + sav

STREET SWEEPING

CAFE TAKEAWAY

Long established in the heart of Frankston’s retail & commercial district. Trades Mon-Fri 7am to

3pm. Ideal if you are looking for a short working week.

CAFE TAKEAWAY

$110,000 + sav

Well equipped shop with commercial kitchen, seats 4 in & 8 out. Est 30 years in industrial estate, trades

Mon-Fri 6.30am to 3pm. Large base of regular cash customers. Easy to

run with 2 staff.

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

$149,000 + sav

BUSINESS & FREEHOLDBrick shop on main street and 3 bedroom, brick-veneer home on

waterway. Est 1970.

Business $150,000 + savFreehold $800,000

FISHING TACKLELarge shop in great location with huge amount of stock. Selling at

only due to needing an urgent sale. This is a great buy!!!

SECONDHAND DEALER

$185,000 inc. stock

Large shop, neat and tidy, fully computerised system.

Has 25,000 DVDs. Excellent takings, easy to have managed,

huge scope! Trades daily from 10am.

DVD & VIDEO HIRE

Long established in prime area. Near new equipment, new lease

available, some alterations done. Pick ups and deliveries.

DRY CLEANING

$180,000

Located in busy commercial/retail area with further development planned. Has large commercial

kitchen and in/out seating for up to 40 diners. Trades Mon-Fri and Sat

until 2pm. 18-20kgs coffee pw.

HEALTHY OPTIONS CAFEArea covers SE suburbs, 15

sub-contractors. Clients include

medical centres, childcare

centres, body corporates etc.

Easy to manage.

COMMERCIAL CLEANING

$600,000 + sav

Set daily run from Dandenong to northern suburbs, food industry. Work 5 days, hours to suit. 2009

Hino refrigerated truck in excellent condition, serviced regularly.

REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT MANUFACTURING

business, big and bright in busy M’ton. Excellent equipment, RPR stock. Keen vendor is willing to stay on part-time. New lease

offered. Trades 6 days.

HAIR SALON

$75,000 + sav

TAKEAWAY

6 cutting stations, 2 basins, spray tan room, waxing room, kitchen & laundry. Trades Tues to Sat.

Computerised system, can be easily managed if desired. Bright,airy

presentation.

HAIR SALON

Currently managed, kiosk style in busy Bayside Shopping Centre.

All new equipment when set up less than 2 years ago. Seats 34. Vendor

will trial on $5,000 pw. Trades centre hours

CAFE

NOW $120,000 + sav

Art & design, up to date software and equipment, imported raw stock, in-house printing & kiln. Huge variety of products with thousands of dollars worth of

applies.

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

Adjacent shops, bakery/kitchen and café/retail sales, internal access

between. Very well presented with high quality equipment & spacious work area. Café seats 18 in/8 out. Fine European cakes, pastries etc.

CAFE & BAKERY

$189,000 + sav

Large modern shop in Somerville with good equipment inc coolroom, large preparation area. Bright and well presented. Trades 6 ½ days,

long lease, good potential to further increase takings.

FISH & CHIPS

$70,000 + sav

Pleasure to run this fully managed, lovely shop in a busy

retail & commercial location. Only 5 days a week with short hours. Full assistance will be given with

changeover.

GIFTS & HOMEWARES

$75,000 + sav

Ducted vacuum & security systems for new & existing homes. DIY kits or fully installed. Est 25yrs, supplier

database, established clients inc builders. 3 vehicles included.

FREEHOLD $270,000

FREEHOLD & LEASEHOLD

Business: $190,000 + sav

Est 12 years, T/O increasing yearly. Bookings in advance for 1 ½ weeks, mainly M’ton Peninsula.

Operates from home 4 days a week, willing to train. Purpose built arborist truck included.

TREE LOPPING SERVICE

$315,000

Selling takeaways, snacks etc and Myki. Simple to run, cheap rent, captured commuter market

& little expenses.

T/O ave $10,000+ pw.

RAILWAY KIOSK

$190,000 + sav

Traditional Thai massage in 3 locations – Berwick (4 rooms)

Cranbourne (3 rooms) & Pakenham (5 rooms). Clean

rooms, each venue has 3 foot massage chairs. Can be bought

separately.

MASSAGE

$230,000 + sav ( for all 3)

Supplies local families, farms & holidaymakers with pet supplies

and animal feed. Large showroom/factory with aquarium & hydrobath.

All stock delivered, long lease,

PET STORE

$259,000 + sav

Freehold & leasehold. 6 Y.O, fully indoor complex with cooling &

heating. 3500sqm exercise areas, fully automated irrigation. Home with IG pool, entertainment area,

shed. Comprehensive management software & database.

BOARDING KENNELS/CATTERY

Family shoe shop, impressive presentation, main street, no

competition. Long lease options, easy to run with 1 staff + casual over Christmas period. Vendor

happy to assist with changeover.

SHOE RETAIL

NOW $69,950 + sav

Good exposure on Nepean H’way

Frankston. Large commercial kitchen,

seats 120, On premises licence.

Opens 6 days from 5.30pm. Currently

Indian cuisine, can be changed.

LICENSED RESTAURANT

$120,000 + savNEW

TAKEAWAY

NOW $110,000 + sav

Great location opposite station, selling chicken & pizza with deliveries. Opens daily from

11.30am. Well presented shop with good equipment.

Established for 8 years.

GENERAL STORE / MILKBAR

$79,000 + sav

Large shop with double storey, three-bedroom premises attached.

High density residential area provides captured market. Small

amount of takeaways. Est 20+ years.

Custom made switchboards, general sheetmetal fabricating. Two weeks training to operate machinery. New lease offered

AND MECHANICAL WORKSHOPWell known to industry,

construction & councils. Operates & maintains own machinery, also others. Well equipped workshop,

all P & E included.$320,000 + sav

RETAIL DISCOUNT PRODUCTS

Selling a huge variety of items from stationery, toys, hardware, party supplies etc. Trades 5 ½

days in shopping strip. Cheap rent.

$395,000 + sav

NEW

$325,000 $355,000 NOW $2.2 million + sav

HAIR SALON

$120,000 + sav

Ultra modern, fabulous presentation, 15 cutting stations, 3 basins.

Great location in Frankston CBD.

ave weekly T/O $8,000-$10,000. Can be managed.

PHOTOS & FRAMES

$167,500 + sav

$75,000 + sav

$750,000 + sav

$180,000 + sav

etc. Located in busy food court of large S/C with planty of seating

Vendor willing to stay on for a while if wanted.

$120,000 + sav

All manner of photography requirements, custom framing,

restoration. Prime Main St location, well known, good equipment.

Training will be given, vendor wishes

URGENT SALE $29,950 + sav

8 stations & 3 basins, in the heart of Frankston. Trades

Tues to Sat, Mon by appt. Well presented, long lease, ideal for

$45,000 + sav

Prime location opposite Frankston rail station. This is a cheap business in need of an owner operator and keen

marketer. Selling at equipment value only.

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

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

$110,000 + sav

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Future’s so brightESTABLISHED for 20 years, this window tinting franchise is well positioned on a busy main road. The business trades six days a week from 8.30am to 5.30pm and does window tinting for three car yards, averaging 54 cars a month. Jobs include private vehicles, as well as window tinting for houses and offi ces. Franchise fees are $2000 a month.

Car and window tinting, OAKLEIGHPrice: $150,000 + stockAgency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Enjoy your stayTHIS four-star, resort-style holiday accommodation on Phillip Island is on one hectare with Residential 1 zoning. There is a double-storey residence for on-site managers and a free-standing offi ce and reception building. A central driveway provides access to all the resort’s facilities, which include eight holiday units, barbecue areas, laundry, swimming pool, tennis court and children’s playground. The freehold on the property is $2.7 million.

Holiday accommodation, PHILLIP ISLANDPrice: $420,000 + SAV (business only)Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151


A FULL house heard current and former Mel-bourne Football Club identities talk about footy and the big week at Menzies Caring for Kids an-nual Grand Final lunch at Mornington Golf Club on 27 September.

The 120 guests were entertained by compere Stan Alves, OAM, the former Melbourne player and St Kilda coach, who led a panel discussion with former Demon champion “Diamond Jim” Tilbrook and Chris Connolly, Melbourne’s foot-ball manager and assistant coach.

The lunch’s major sponsor, National Network Travel and Cruise, donated the top auction item, an $11,000 11-night Mekong River cruise pack-age through Vietnam and Cambodia, including airfares and accommodation. The travel compa-

ny’s director, Kevin Dale, presented the package to the winning bidder.

Menzies CEO Holly Reid described the event as “a tremendous success due to generosity of the many people who attended and also our generous sponsors”.

Funds raised will support Menzies activities, including the newly branded home program de-signed to equip peninsula young people with life skills in a therapeutic residential care model.

Also helped will be the programs and services at Sages Cottage Farm, which help young peo-ple training for their certifi cate in hospitality at the Sages Cottage Cafe and in horticulture at the heritage-listed farm property in Baxter.

Looking ahead: Supporting Menzies on AFL Grand Final week but already thinking about the cricket season were Frankston Heat president Dennis Prendergast, left, and peninsula batting legend Peter Buchanan, Heat’s technical batting coach.

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A CURIOUS alliance formed to clean up Flin-ders beaches has been proclaimed an unqualifi ed success.

Thousands of pieces of marine debris were col-lected from coastal sites on a wild and windy Fri-day when more than 200 employees of L’Oreal cosmetic group joined forces with Australian Navy offi cers, Parks Victoria rangers, volunteers from foreshore committees and the Surf rider Foundation.

They donated a day’s work on clean-up and weeding and planting projects at sites along the shore from Flinders to Somers and were rewarded with lunch at Flinders Golf Club.

Hosting the busy crew was Surfrider Founda-tion chairman Rex Campbell, who said the clean-up brought to 50,000 the number of pieces of marine debris collected by the foundation in the past three years.

“For 20 years Surfrider has been active in re-moving marine debris, which is a major threat to marine life that mistakes it for food,” he said.

He applauded the L’Oreal “citizen day” initia-tive: “This is an excellent model for other com-panies to follow and we invite them to follow L’Oreal’s lead and work with Surfrider Founda-tion.”

In the bag: L’Oreal employees rugged up to help clean the coast between Flinders and Somers.

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By Mike HastBLUESCOPE Steel is reviewing op-tions for “its own and third party oper-ations” at its wharf north of Hastings, says a spokesperson.

The company was replying to ques-tions submitted by The News on 28 September following the revelation the week before that Patrick Steve-dores would pay off its last 34 wharf-ies in November after the fi nal coils of steel were delivered by ship from Port Kembla.

BlueScope will bring coil steel by rail alone.

“Rail services now run twice a day, fi ve/six days per week, and are carry-ing increased volumes of steel,” the spokesperson said.

“We see this continuing and, de-pending on demand, possibly extend-ing.”

Patrick operates the wharf for Blue-Scope, which the steelmaker owns.

One section of the wharf is a roll-on, roll-off (RO-RO) facility that has not been used since the Iron Monarch made its last delivery in October 2011 before being sold for scrap to an Asian company that took the purpose-built slab steel carrier to India for disman-tling.

One wharfi e ruefully told The News late last month he looked in the mir-ror while shaving and then down at his razor and wondered if he was using a sliver of the Iron Monarch.

BlueScope closed its hot strip mill at Hastings on 19 October last year as part of a so-called restructure of its Western Port and Port Kembla sites af-ter posting a $1 billion loss and with-drawing from exporting steel products citing fi erce foreign competition and the high price of iron-ore and coal.

It retrenched 2000 workers (200 at Hastings plus 70 contractors) and closed one of two blast furnaces at Port Kembla.

At Hastings it also mothballed one of three metal coating lines, MCL5.

Coiled steel will be brought from Port Kembla by rail after November when the conventional section of the wharf also will fall silent.

In August, BlueScope announced it had formed a joint venture with Japa-nese steelmaker Nippon Steel.

NS BlueScope Coated Products is producing the next generation of Zin-calume and Colorbond steel products including at the Western Port works.

Two metal coating lines are being upgraded.

The BlueScope spokesperson said “implementation is now underway on MCL4 and an engineering feasibility study near completion on MCL6”.

In August, Western Port plant man-ager Bob Pullein said “the establish-ment of a $US1.36 billion coated

products joint venture with Nippon Steel, the world’s second largest steel-maker, for our coated products busi-ness in Asia and the US is a great ad-vance for BlueScope”.

Mr Pullein said the joint venture was “a great vote of confi dence in our

strategy, global reach, capabilities and our people”.

BlueScope and Nippon have been working together for four years on new coatings for Zincalume and Colorbond that were more corrosion resistant.

BlueScope reviewing wharf useBlueScope reviewing wharf use

Future undecided: The Iron Monarch is no more, turned into scrap metal in India, and the last coil steel arrives at BlueScope’s Western Port wharf aboard a conventional ship in November, but the company is undecided about the wharf’s future.Picture: Port of Hastings Development Authority

By Jo WinterbottomTHE manager of Frankston’s Land-mark building, tenants and environ-ment groups have joined forces to pro-test the proposed 10-storey South East Water headquarters beside Kananook Creek.

The meeting was organised and chaired by David Minty of CBRE, the company that manages Landmark, Frankston’s premier offi ce building, which looks set to be dwarfed by the water authority’s HQ to be built on a car park between Playne and Wells streets.

Tenants of the fi ve-storey Landmark will lose Port Phillip views and access to car parking, but Mr Minty played down suggestions the property could be signifi cantly devalued.

“My clients’ concerns are the impact

it will have on the foreshore, the gross overdevelopment of the site and the reduction in public carparking,” he said after the meeting.

He would not disclose the estimated value of the Landmark building or its owner.

Along with about 20 people at the meeting, he accused Frankston Coun-cil of “secrecy” in its dealings to woo South East Water and its 700 employ-ees to the city.

“The whole process has been done behind closed doors,” he said.

It was decided to canvas candidates in the upcoming council elections to determine their views on the contro-versial development.

There was a warning for the state government – expect a backlash against Liberal MP Geoff Shaw, who

was described as a “local member on the brink”. He holds the seat of Frankston by a margin of just 2.1 per cent and is being investigated by the Ombudsman over alleged misuse of his parliamentary car.

Frankston accountant Tom Pender, who has offi ces in Playne St, told the meeting the council and SEW could bypass many standard procedures and regulations as they were government entities negotiating directly.

“There is defi nitely a loophole that allows these two bodies to undertake the transaction without going through some of the usual channels,” he said.

SEW was made a statutory author-ity on 1 July; the deal with City of Frankston was announced on 2 July.

Mr Pender said that after discussions with the council he had concluded the

council would have little say on the fi -nal shape of the development.

“Control rests with South East Wa-ter and [Planning] Minister [Matthew] Guy has ultimate control,” he said.

There was general agreement the size, position and building owner would see the planning minister “call in” the project or the council would ask him to do so. The minister would oversee the project and it would not be subject to local planning laws.

The meeting was told archi-tects were working to “secret de-sign principals” and planning laws would be waived, including the 20-metre height limit.

There was concern the building with a large atrium would be too large and the design too “industrial” for the creek-front site and that it would set

a precedent for other landowners who wanted to develop creek-front land.

Gould St resident and community activist Hillary Poad said the SEW building could be “two or three times the size of the Peninsula Centre”, which has 10 storeys.

Frankston Council sold the car park to SEW for $4 million in September, claimed by many at the meeting to be below market value.

Frankston Council said it was a coup to lure SEW from the City of Kingston and two smaller offi ces in Lynbrook and Dandenong South.

Acting Frankston CEO Jane Home-wood said the deal had been brokered over 18 months against stiff opposition from other municipalities, including Dandenong, and would “contribute $115 million a year to the economy”.

Protest over water South East Water HQProtest over water South East Water HQ

By Mike HastSPOIL from dredging of the Too-radin boat ramp being pumped into the water instead of onto land has brought a chorus of com-plaints.

A contractor working for Too-radin foreshore committee of management is set to start dredg-ing about 1000 cubic metres of silt and sediment as early as this week in a project costing about $60,000.

A cutter suction dredge, towed into position late last week, will for about a week pump spoil and water 1000 metres downstream on outgoing tides only.

But fi shing experts say whiting will not be caught in the Tooradin Channel, a popular destination for Western Port fi shers, for at least three months.

A seagrass expert said it was “unusual to do dredging this way

and seems to be against EPA guidelines”.

Doug Watson of Western Port Seagrass Partnership said the group had only just found out about the dredging and would seek “advice from our ports, seagrass and marine science ex-perts”.

A long-time Western Port fi sh-er, who spoke to The News on the condition of anonymity, said he thought what is known as outfl ow dredging had been banned years ago.

“This will smother seagrass and make the channel look like an in-land dam for up to six weeks,” he said.

“It will ruin the whiting fi shing for 12 weeks or more.”

He said when the boat ramp was dredged last time, material going onto land near the car park was 90 per cent silt and sediment and 10 per cent water. Pumping

into the channel would see 5 per cent silt and 95 per cent water, which would disperse it over a large area.

“Fly over Tooradin and you’ll see a whitish grey plume stretch-ing down the channel into West-ern Port,” he said.

Ross Wilkie of the committee of management said the commit-tee wanted to pump spoil into a coffer dam onshore like last time, but “Department of Sustainability and Environment offi cers won’t allow it”.

Simon Branigan, the marine and coastal project offi cer with the Victorian National Parks As-sociation, said the outfl ow dredg-ing was “a completely unaccepta-ble situation”.

“Protection of marine habitat should be the number one prior-ity and other avenues should be explored for disposal of dredged matter other than into the marine

environment,” he said.Ray Angel, a long-time ama-

teur fi sherman of Tooradin, said “I can’t see it doing any good; it [spoil] shouldn’t be put into the channel”.

“There is plenty of room for a coffer dam like was used last time,” he said.

“Pumping it into the channel, well, it will gradually come back again. The ramp area has never been dredged properly. They need to erect a seawall to stop the silt coming down a small creek next to the ramp.”

Both DSE and the EPA could not provide information before deadline. After dredging at Tooradin, the contractor will move south to dredge the Stony Point launching ramp, where spoil will be pumped into a coffer dam on land.

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By Mike HastTHE shire council has bought Rose-bud Central Shopping Centre in Wan-naeue Place for $5.1 million.

It could become the location of the shire’s proposed multi-million dollar Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre (SPA).

The shopping centre is currently occupied by 10 specialty shops and Ritchies IGA supermarket, whose lease expires next July.

The centre had been on the market since January with an asking price of $6.1 million.

It is next to Rosebud Library, adja-

cent to Rosebud Cinemas and has a large car park.

The council also announced on Mon-day night it had bought for $770,000 a property next to Rosebud Central, 9-11 Ninth Avenue, currently occupied by Brown Gouge Dry Cleaners.

The council will now investigate if the aquatic centre can be built in the central location.

The project also could include a big-ger library.

The move comes after the council was told by geotechnical experts that building on the sandy foreshore site near Rosebud Memorial Hall could

Pool might go in shopping centrePool might go in shopping centreadd as much as $7 million to the cost of SPA.

Putting SPA at Rosebud Central would be a huge boost for retailers and preserve the foreshore.

On Tuesday last week, Rosebud Ward councillor David Gibb said he was delighted the council had bought the shopping centre and dry cleaners.

In addition to providing an option for SPA, the purchases would assist pro-

gression of the Rosebud structure plan, he said.

Cr Gibb said the investigation into the suitability of the foreshore and shopping centre sites for SPA would take into account “the triple bottom line – social, economic and environ-mental issues”.

Alan Nelsen, president of Morning-ton Peninsula Residents’ and Rate-payers’ Association, which had en-

couraged the council to buy Rosebud Central earlier this year, said he was pleased. “It gives the shire the oppor-tunity to take SPA off the foreshore, which has been a highly contentious decision and is not supported by ev-eryone in community,” he said.

Cr Gibb said the report about build-ing SPA at Rosebud Central would be an issue for the new council, which will be elected on 27 October.

Up the shops: Mornington Peninsula Shire has bought Rosebud Central Shopping Centre and the adjacent Brown Gouge Dry Cleaners for just under $6 million as a possible site for the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre. Picture: Yanni

COMMENT By David HarrisonTHE proposed Rosebud pool continues to throw up more plot twists than an Agatha Christie novel.

The latest occurred at the Monday 24 September council meeting when the shire announced it had bought a site inland of Point Nepean Rd as a possible pool location (see story above).

One was torn between interpreting this as a Greek tragedy (for those intent on ramming through the foreshore site) or a Mack Sennett Keystone Cops romp. I settled for 50 each way, in recognition that a bit of sober commonsense had entered the debate on the rammers’ side.

Not that the shire was saying the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre (SPA) would actually be built on the Rosebud Central Shopping Centre site – just that it would be considered as a possible alternative to the hotly opposed foreshore location.

What? Are we starting the fi nd-a-site process all over again? Ten sites were considered in a long, long process that culminated with the shire instructing its consultant to fi nd a spot on the fore shore.

Let us be clear here – practically no one opposes a pool for Rosebud. People object to the foreshore because it doesn’t make sense and is actually technically illegal, a testament to the bad judgement of those, including state Education Minister and local MP Martin Dixon, federal MP Greg Hunt and six councillors led by Cr David Gibb who have obdurately pushed for it to go there.

One sensed that Rosebud councillor (now Seawinds candidate)

Gibb had removed a considerable amount of egg from his face before entering the council chamber on Monday night. He was subdued, his dream of achieving a glittering foreshore palace dashed by a damning geotechnical report.

Not so Rosebud West councillor (and fellow Seawinds candidate) Antonella Celi. She remained stridently loyal to the foreshore, and made much of her loyalty to her constituents as the reason she would not budge.

Will the water feel different if the pool is built inland?

Here’s the twist – building on the fore shore would cost an extra $7 mil-lion, perhaps more, said the geotech experts. Ten metres of drilling found only sand, and a very high water table (salt water). Fancy that, on a low dune beside a beach!

Rosebud Central and the Ninth Ave dry cleaners cost the shire about $1 million less. There’s a saving for you.

As is its custom, the purchase was spun as “aren’t-we-clever” good news, brought to council as urgent business just hours before the election caretaker period that prevents major matters being dealt with.

Shire CEO Michael Kennedy was positively crowing at the all-round adroitness of it all.

It is indeed a good purchase, pri-marily a tribute to those who have persevered in their campaign for a commonsense – both geographically and fi nancially – location.

This unexpected change of course to commonsense must be encouraged. The entire project needs to be re-evaluated now that it is slap-bang in the middle of a shopping

centre, and being planned against the backdrop of an enormous shire debt.

For example, it doesn’t now need to include a restaurant/cafe. Nor does it need to include a gymnasium. Both these facilities are available nearby, run by private enterprise, against whom it would be improper for the shire to compete backed by ratepayers’ money.

Including a cafe-restaurant would be to risk the shambles of the Pelican Pantry cafe at the Hastings pool com plex, which has haemorrhaged ratepayers’ money for years and was recently leased to private enterprise.

What should SPA contain? First, an Olympic-sized pool, not the planned 25-metre pool. Second, a warm-water therapy pool as well as a place for kids to splash and another where they can learn to swim.

Perhaps it needs a kiosk for coffee, soft drinks and ice creams.

It should also be planned so water slides can be added when the shire’s debt pressure lifts. Plenty of reasonably priced onsite parking would help pay for it all.

That’s all. Any shire bureaucrat or wannabe entrepreneurial councillor should be silenced at the fi rst squeak about any extras.

It’s time for the shire to respect that all shire ratepayers will foot the bill in tight times – times made even tighter by the shock many are getting at the larger-than-announced percentage in crease in their 2012-13 rate bill.

And this after the shire’s most recent boast that rates had been held to a 3.9 per cent rise this year. There are lies, damned lies and statistics, as Mark Twain (or perhaps Benjamin Disraeli) once observed. And then there are shire rates announcements.

Aquatic centre: Greek Aquatic centre: Greek tragedy or Keystone Cops?tragedy or Keystone Cops?

SCOOTER riders from around Victo-ria dropped in on Hastings last week. About 150 people attended the Hast-ings Scooter Competition at the skate park on the foreshore under blue skies.

Mornington Peninsula Shire youth worker Andrew Joseph said the tour-nament was becoming a regular fea-ture of the school holidays and was beginning to attract competitors from far and wide.

“It’s becoming a really popular sport with the younger kids and there is a lot of interest in competing,” he said.

The competition was sponsored by Drop In Scooters and Skateboards in Hastings and Bendigo Community Bank.Hang time: Ashlea McKenna, 7, of Bittern is a picture of concentration as she gets elevation at the Hastings Scooter Competition. Picture: Yanni

Great scoot in HastingsGreat scoot in Hastings

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A FORMER deckhand and now managing director of her family company, Torie Mackinnon has won top place in this year’s Telstra businesswomen’s awards.

Her Sorrento-based Moonraker Dolphin Swims takes 14,000 visitors onto the waters of Port Phillip between October and May.

Judges said her personal values and leadership skills had come through in the competitive tourism market, adding she had turned the company into a “highly recognised and profi table eco-tourism business”.

The judges said Ms Mackinnon had a “wonderful and unique work–life balance”, from swimming with dolphins off Sorrento to breeding cattle in northern Victoria.

“I have been able to grow the dolphin swimming business because we are successful at helping people connect with nature, thereby creating a respect for the environment,” Ms Mackinnon said.

Starting at 15 as a deckhand on her family’s dolphin swim tour boat, Ms Mackinnon was a commercial captain within two years.

She said the philosophy

behind the seasonal business was “to be successful and sustainable while striving to create a legacy of protection and conservation”.

The business had previously won the 2011 RACV Victorian Tourism Award and the Qantas Australian Tourism Award for best eco-tourism business. In 2012, Moonraker was recognised by Eco Tourism Australia as a “green travel leader”.

Ms Mackinnon will compete for the 2012 National Young Businesswomen’s Award at Sydney in November.

Top honour for TorieTop honour for TorieDelivering dolphins: Torie Mackinnon’s success with dolphin swims in Port Phillip has lead to a businesswomen’s award.

By Jason RichardsonFOR centuries we have known that laughter is the best medicine but there has never been a reliable delivery method until now.

Gaye Hart recognised the value of fun and laughter when caring for her terminally ill father. She found even the smallest of daily amusements could keep up spirits amid the sadness.

The experience led her to research laughter groups and she contacted Laughter Clubs Victoria to fi nd out more about establishing a group on the Mornington Peninsula.

Laughter yoga is an exercise routine that combines unconditional laughter with yogic breathing. First pioneered by Dr Madan Kataria in India, the prac-tice dates back about 20 years when the fi rst laughter yoga club was established in Mumbai, India.

Ms Hart said the revolutionary idea had changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world, helping them attain a state of improved wellness.

“Laughter develops physiological benefi ts that can decrease feelings of stress and negative emotions,” she said.

Now a trained “laughter leader”, Ms Hart held the fi rst meeting of the Pen-insula Laughter Club late last month at Coolart Homestead in Somers.

“My aim was to organise a laughter club on the peninsula as a free commu-nity event for all people to be able to access,” she said.

“Working in the outdoors further promotes health and emotional wellbe-ing.”

Peninsula Laughter Club meets at Coolart Homestead on the last Sunday of each month at 9.30am. Sessions go for 30 minutes and are free.

Details: Ms Hart, 0409 174 128. All for fun: Gaye Hart gets in some laughter yoga practice in the gardens at Coolart. Picture: Jason Richardson

Laugh yoga is best medicineLaugh yoga is best medicine


By Jo WinterbottomDOGS may be banned from Morn-ington Peninsula National Park, bringing it into line with nearly all other national parks in Australia.

Parks Victoria is seeking com-munity feedback before deciding whether to ban dogs from the park, which covers the beaches and fore-shore from Portsea to Bushrangers Bay and inland along Main Creek to Greens Bush at Main Ridge.

Chief ranger Libby Jude said there had been “numerous reports of dog attacks and threats to local wildlife”.

“There are 32 fauna species listed as endangered, vulnerable or near threatened living in the Morning-ton Peninsula National Park and we need to protect them,” she said.

Rye birdwatcher Malcolm Brown said the ban was long overdue.

“It should have happened 20 years ago; dogs should never have been allowed in the fi rst place,” he said.

“Giving the public a say is ridicu-lous, they [Parks] should just fol-low the National Parks Act and ban dogs altogether. The clear objec-tives of the Act are that native fl ora and fauna are protected in national parks.”

He said incompetence in the de-partment had allowed the national park to fail that objective on several counts, particularly with regard to the endangered hooded plover.

“It is the worst park in the state for protection of the hooded plov-er,” Mr Brown said.

The small bird breeds on ocean beaches between August and March and is considered “vulnerable” in Victoria where the total population is about 550 birds. Of these, about 70 breed on Mornington Peninsula ocean beaches.

According to community group Friends of the Hooded Plover, which monitors bird numbers, of 137 eggs laid on peninsula beaches last season, only 27 hatched and just three chicks survived to adult-hood – a failure rate of 98 per cent.

Grainne Maguire of Birdlife Aus-tralia said dogs allowed off-leash on national park beaches were a signif-icant threat to the bird.

“Dogs tip the balance in an area that’s already under stress; Morn-ington Peninsula National Park is one of the most sensitive areas in Australia for the hooded plover,” she said.

She supported a ban on dogs because other efforts had failed. About 97 per cent of people taking dogs into the park allowed them to roam off-leash.

“All our education efforts have drawn a blank,” she said, a point reiterated by Parks.

“The evidence shows that despite ongoing efforts by rangers to edu-cate dog walkers and enforce the regulations, there continues to be very high levels of non-compliance with the 9am limit and on-leash rules” Ms Jude said.

At present, dogs are permitted on a leash between sunrise and 9am daily in much of the park, except Greens Bush and the coastal area

around Cape Schanck and Bush-rangers Bay.

Hooded plovers nest in sand dunes and feed at the water’s edge. Their nests can be upset by people and dogs, the chicks and eggs are eaten by dogs and the tiny chicks, which are fl ightless until fi ve weeks old, are vulnerable to stress and dis-turbances.

As their eggs and chicks perish, nesting pairs will keep breeding in an effort to produce viable off-spring. Producing an average of three eggs each time, a female can lay up to 20 eggs a season and still have nothing to show at the end of it.

Ms Jude said options for Morn-ington Peninsula National Park included a seasonal ban for the whole park, restricting dogs to certain sites and adjacent beachareas, a seasonal ban in selectedareas or a total ban for the whole park.

Other species under threat from dogs included the white-footed dun-nart and the long-nosed bandicoot.

“There have also been recorded cases of wallabies being chased by dogs in the park, which in one in-stance resulted in the wallaby fall-ing from a cliff and drowning,” she said.

Any change of regulations will unlikely benefi t hooded plovers em-barking on another fruitless nesting season. Submissions close on Fri-day 30 November, so a decision is unlikely before the end of the year.

For more information go to www.parks.vic.gov.au or phone 131 963.

Dog ban could protect endangered speciesDog ban could protect endangered species

Slim chance: Hooded plover adults, above, and their chicks could be protected at long last in Mornington Peninsula National Park. Pictures: Glenn Ehmke

By Jo WinterbottomTHE state government has re-leased a fi ve-year plan to clean up Port Phillip and the Yarra River.

The plan gives Port Phillip a tick for good health, but says “we still have work to do”.

Port Phillip “baykeeper” Neil Blake of Port Phillip Ecocen-tre welcomed the plan, saying it was pleasing to see various government bodies and organi-sations working together.

He singled out one of the plan’s four key priorities – sup-port for community action – as a way of involving more people in care of Port Phillip.

“It’s pleasing to see there is going to be encouragement for people to get involved and be active in community groups,” he said.

“The bay is still there and it will continue to serve us well as long as we give it some TLC.”

The plan includes $20 mil-lion for Communities for Na-ture grants to “encourage envi-ronmental citizenship”.

The other “key priorities” in-clude clearer and more respon-sive management, preventing pollution and reducing litter, and providing accessible infor-mation about water health.

Management responsibilities have been streamlined so that the Department of Sustainabil-ity and Environment will ulti-mately have responsibility for Port Phillip, with Melbourne Water the peak body for the Yarra. The Environment Pro-tection Authority will manage assessment and reporting of

water quality problems.Flinders federal MP and Op-

position environment spokes-man Greg Hunt applauded plans for better and more open water quality monitoring.

“This will make it easier for communities to access water quality data, become better informed and therefore better motivated to protect the bay,” he said.

He would like to see Port Phillip and its catchment area the “cleanest urban waterway in the southern hemisphere”.

The report predicts increas-ing pressure on waterways from extreme weather events, which are forecast to increase as a result of climate change.

“Recent heavy rain high-lights how extreme weather events can degrade water qual-ity and affect the amenity of the Yarra and bay,” it says.

It cited a large algal bloom that formed in Port Phillip in January caused by hot weather followed by heavy rain.

“The bloom was associated with poor water quality and fi sh deaths.

“Large bloom events can stress aquatic animals by re-ducing the available oxygen in the water, clogging gills or pro-ducing toxins.

“In January, the dead algae washed up on several beach [on] the Mornington Peninsula, affecting the use of beaches for swimming and other recrea-tional pursuits.”

The plan will target “pollu-tion hotspots” throughout the catchment area and offers tips for simple actions to reduce

contaminants ending up in Port Phillip.

The report states that marine pollution, habitat destruction and international aquarium trade are the biggest threats to the weedy seadragon, Victo-ria’s marine faunal emblem, which is a popular fi nd for di-vers.

The plan can be viewed at www.dse.vic.gov.au

Snapshot of Port PhillipSnapshot of Port PhillipArea: 1950 square km.

Coastline: 264 km.

Name: Named after the fi rst Governor of New South Wales, Arthur Phillip.

Ports: Port of Melbourne is Australia’s busiest port, supporting 15,000 jobs and $82 billion annual imports and exports.

Home to: More than 1000 species of marine plants and animals including dolphins, penguins and the weedy seadragon.

Industries: Commercial fi shing and aquaculture industries totalling $10 million a year are dependent on the bay’s clean water.

Recreation: Coastal parks and beaches, boating, swimming, fi shing and diving.

From the report A Cleaner River and Port Phillip Bay.

Port Phillip five-year clean-up planPort Phillip five-year clean-up planBy Jo WinterbottomA REPORT on the vanishing Portsea Beach has concluded sand erosion is a natural process and there is nothing to be done about it except to shore up the fast-eroding shoreline.

Department of Sustainability and En vi-ronment contractors are set to return to the eroded beach to repair the eastern end of the 150-metre sandbag wall – again.

DSE has released the Port-sea Prefeasi bi lity Study produced by international consultancy fi rm Aurecon and a sand monitoring report by GHD.

The report considers erosion manage ment options for the popular family beach and concludes maintenance of the sandbag wall is the best way to protect what is left of the beach.

DSE regional director Rod Warren said other options considered were found to be too risky, too costly or ineffective.

“Since May 2011, DSE has been monitoring between Police Point and Point King to gain a better understanding of sand movement along the shore and offshore Portsea Beach,” he said. The Aurecon report confi rmed recent erosion was “consistent with reports of sand movements in the past”.

“Historical information and photos show it has experienced cycles of ero sion

in the past,” he said.He comments appeared to

dismiss anec dotal evidence from residents who have lived in the area for up to 50 years that sand displacement from Portsea Beach to Shelley Beach in the past three years exceeded anything they had seen before. Many said the changes began after dredging of The Heads during the channel deepening project.

“I know it’s troubling for residents and businesses in Portsea to see the erosion but unfortunately it’s a natural coastal process, happening on beaches around the world,” Mr Warren said.

“Storm surges, waves, tides and wind constantly move and deposit sand along Victoria’s naturally chang ing coastline.

“This shift of sand occurs at some beaches and as

each beach is subject to its individual coastal processes, protection works used at one location may not work at others.”

He cited photos, published in the report, that appeared to show the beach had become “signifi cantly narrower” between 1914 and the 1940s. However, taking into account tidal variation and camera angles, the photos could be thought less conclusive, and none show the beach as severely eroded as it is at present.

DSE would not reveal the cost of the two reports.

The study and sand monitoring report can be viewed on line at www.dse.vic.gov.au/coasts-and-m a r i n e / c o a s t s / p o r t s e a -protection-works

More repairs for Portsea sandbagsMore repairs for Portsea sandbags

Tide and times: Dislodged sandbags at Portsea will again be fi xed by DSE contractors. Picture: Yanni

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The common causes of both leaky gut and digestive dysfunction are described here:INTESTINAL DYBIOSIS - intes-

tinal strength and integrity depend on proper colonisation of micro-fl ora, or bacteria. There are more than 400 species of bacteria living in the human body and the majority of these bacteria reside in the gas-trointestinal tract. Under conditions of intestinal health, ‘friendly’ bac-teria pre-dominate and contribute to digestion and the overall health of the body. But, increasingly, the shift observed today is towards a predominance of pathogenic bac-teria, a condition called intestinal dysbiosis.

CANDIDA OVERGROWTH as mentioned can also trigger allergic reactions on its own by stimulating a non-cellular part of the immune system known as the complement pathway.

This is a technical term referring to a series of 28 proteins that are activated in a chain reaction when the immune system senses that an antigen is present. The comple-ment system’s legitimate job is to amplify infl ammation, because the body’s goal is to clean itself, to fl ush out of the tissues the circulat-ing immune complexes.

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THE Buddhist theory of patience and tolerance is interesting. I’ve always been like a good fi ghter – verbally, defi nitely not physically – and being impatient and getting more than a little annoyed is something I did well early in life.

In terms of creativity, it takes passion to become a successful artist; a successful anything. Anger, impatience and the other “negative” emotions are not wrong in themselves; your anger blows over and is forgotten minutes later, but others don’t forget, so we learn to keep our extreme emotions inside.

The problem? If you eliminate all the negative emotions, you inevitably must eliminate all emotions and the more you succumb, the more it becomes entrenched. Passion is part of the human experience and denying passion is taking a pass on being human.

If you are wondering why artists are wrapped a little tightly it could be because they are feeling the passion and letting it drive their work. Enthusiasm, self-belief, persistence and passion. The next time you want to cry or explode give it a shot. Buddha will understand.

***FREEDOM of speech is a wonderful thing. The Muslims protesting in Sydney because of a whacko

American fi lmmaker and the “Behead the infi dels” rubbish is so far over the top that such actions put our freedom at risk. Thankfully they come from Sydney.

We are all guilty of compromising our sense of right and wrong, but this is ridiculous. Politicians are required to support many things they don’t agree with in the name of their future and prosperity, which equates to lying, obviously. Julia lies, Tony lies, as indeed we do. The problem is their lies have the effect (if you let it) of reverberating through our lives. The next time somebody says to you “You lied to me” simply answer “So we’re even”. I can never be accused of “lying through my teeth” other than seven; the rest are in a cup in my bathroom.

***ACCORDING to The Senior News there are 90,000 over 50s on Newstart with little hope of getting a job and receiving $133 a week less than the old age pension. Take away 10 per cent who would no doubt earn income but not declare it and this leaves about 80,000 people doing it tough. Time for an increase, Julia. A parliamentary inquiry has recommended creating new roles: a Minister for Older People and a Commissioner for Older People. Funny ha ha. An extra dollar in the kick and the elimination of

discrimination or simply building bigger castles? Time will tell.

***LOOKING forward to 25 October when handsome Teddy apologises for the pain and suffering of mothers and children due to the dreadful forced adoption practices from the 1950s to the ’70s. Only took a 40 years for politicians et al to wake up to the obvious. 250.000 babies. Sad, bad.

***ON 13 December Luna Park will be 100 years old as will the scenic railway. Later additions included the Giggle Palace, Big Dipper, photobooth (the moon), dodgem cars, Ghost Train, Rotor and my teen favourite, the river caves.

I asked a female to ride with me through the river caves once and amazingly she agreed. A pretty girl, tubby; didn’t ask her name. Kissed her all the way not knowing what to talk about anyway (who do you barrack for?). I was with a mate, so I thanked her and rejoined my mate. She was nice, tasty. I was an idiot.

In 1949 I had a shilling each way on Foxami in the Melbourne Cup, compliments of my darling Auntie Mill. Collected 22 shillings, rode the Big Dipper 20 times; don’t recall thanking Auntie. Mad memories.

***ON 5 October I undertook the long

trek to Rye RSL for dinner and Exiles: A Tribute to The Rolling Stones for $45. The two-course dinner was fi ne but The Pebbles fell well short of my expectations. Thankfully I won a meat tray to offset the cost, albeit complete with a suggestion that I spend most of my time under the doona thinking of things to say. Hmmm. Perhaps the burlesque night next January is more my scene, assuming it’s not all male.

***EXPECT the fi ve councillors who voted against the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre on the foreshore to be up and about right up to 6pm on 26 October, the day votes are due at the VEC for the shire council elections.

They lost the vote 6-5 and refused to accept this democratic vote.

Then followed a stream of letters from “the usual suspects” to our free newspapers.

I’ve received emails from one candidate (not a sitting councillor) headed “Realising transparency, accountability and democracy”, aka hypocrisy unlimited.

I’m not for or against the pool, but I don’t like bad losers.

***RANDOM thoughts: Frankston Liberal MP Geoff Shaw is a fascination or a slippery customer, who knows?

Planning Minister Matthew Guy talks the talk of 38-year-old. Suspicious, but being of fair mind, let’s pop him into the “wait and see” blue basket; but not for too long.

Pokies precommitment legislation no more? You betcha.

Car parking at Melbourne Airport delivers 93 cents in the dollar profi t to shareholders; Buckley’s chance of a rail link.

I’d be lost without my landline; how else would I locate my mobile phone?

I wonder why they stopped making cream puffs?

“A writer or an artist is a storyteller, but, if any good, also a myth-maker. The goal you should strive for is a mythic goal. You take reality, anchor it in the facts and raise it to a level of myth.” Elia Kazan

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ONE of my best memories as a young entertainment writer was attending the fi rst Kiss media conference in Sydney in 1980.

I was a dedicated Black Sabbath fan and was overwhelmed at how humble these rockers were. I talked with Gene and Paul, and scored a Kiss token and a Kiss jacket.

I went to the concert at Waverley Park in November 1980 courtesy of the promoter. Tickets cost $14 for unreserved seats.

My wife of 10 months, Deborah, caught the eye of Ace Frehley who quickly pointed his fi nger in her direction with a glee; mind you some years before Deborah had Angus Young on his knees playing to her feet in a small crowd at the Sandown Park Hotel.

I am often reminded of what could have been; wife of a rock star.

It is amazing to see that two Jewish kids, Stanley Eisen (Paul Stanley) and Eugene Klein (Gene Simmons) would still be performing members of one of the greatest rock’n’roll bands 40 years later.

Stanley and Simmons (pictured) were talented in their own right; Stanley had a background in marketing and advertising, and Simmons had a degree in journalism and was an editorial assistant for Vogue as well as a keen collector of Marvel Comics.

After advertising in the rock mag Rolling Stone for a drummer and guitarist, Kiss was born and played their fi rst gig at Coventry in Queens, New York, on 30 January 1974.

Kiss became a concert attraction, the music became almost secondary. They were a strange phenomenon for without airplay Kiss albums Alive, Destroyer, Rock and Roll Over, and Dynasty went gold or even platinum. By the late Seventies the most important part of the Kiss empire was merchandising, selling up to $100,000 worth at each concert.

Destroyer remains one of the best rock albums produced and the latest Kiss offering, Monster (Universal),

their 20th studio album, is the closest to Destroyer; no keyboards, orchestra or outside songwriters, just full-throttle guitars and drums.

Monster has 12 tracks and collaborations from all four members, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer. The album’s fi rst single, the rocker Hell or Hallelujah, is an example of the old Kiss, outlining the group’s long-held “take no prisoners philosophy”.

Drummer Singer impresses with vocals on All for the Love of Rock and Roll. Tommy Thayer does lead vocals on Outta This World, my favourite track and impressive harmonies on this track.

Gene Simmons’s haunting vocals can be heard on Back to the Stone Age and the signature Kiss sound of old is heard on Take Me Down with a thumping bass guitar and drums – rock’n’roll heaven.

A team effort on vocals has given the album some impressive harmonies evident on Eat Your Heart Out.

Paul Stanley produced the album and enlisted Greg Collins as co-producer. Collins has worked with Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Gwen Stefani, U2, System of a Down, Meiko, Matchbox Twenty and Meatloaf.

The strong pop hooks and perfect sounding production of Monster may not appeal to die-hard heavy metal fans, but it isn’t heavy metal, it’s pop-metal, and arguably the best pop-metal ever recorded.

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***GEORGE Michael has cancelled his

2012 Australian tour.“I have today announced the

cancellation of the shows in Australia which breaks my heart,” he said in a press release.

“By way of explanation all I can say at this time is that since last year’s illness I have tried in vain to work my way through the trauma that the doctors who saved my life warned me I would experience.

“They recommended complete rest and the type of post-traumatic counselling that is available in cases like mine but I’m afraid I believed (wrongly) that making music and getting out there to perform for the audiences that bring me such joy would be therapy enough in itself.

“Unfortunately I seriously underestimated how diffi cult this year would be and although I was

right to believe that the shows would bring me great happiness and that my voice would recover completely (I truly think that some of my recent performances have been my best ever), I was wrong to think I could work my way through the major anxiety that has plagued me since I left Austria last December.

“All that’s left for me to do is apologise to my wonderful Australian fan base and to promise faithfully that as soon as I complete these shows here in the UK I will receive the treatment that is so long overdue.”

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***ROD Stewart will release his fi rst-ever Christmas album, Merry Christmas Baby, on 9 November featuring a special duet with Ella Fitzgerald.John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John will reunite for the fi rst time in 30 years for the Christmas album This Christmas.

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By Stuart McCulloughWE made it. Despite everything, we have managed to endure 11 long, te-dious months. I’ll be honest and say, at times, I wondered whether we’d ever fi nally get here. But we have. Thank goodness.

I have long believed there are 11 months of the year that do little more than take up space on the calendar. When all is said and done, there’s only one month that truly matters.

You can keep February. I care little for May and July and can take or leave March and June. They are trivial, meaningless months. The only month truly indispensible is Rocktober.

Not everybody appreciates Rockto-ber. In fact, there are some folks who still insist on calling it by its former Gregorian calendar name of Octo-ber. These resisters probably still use imperial currency and ride a horse to work. Such backward-looking zipper dodgers might be able to raise a barn in a day, but they know precious little about rock ’n’ roll. It’s their loss. For the rest of us, Rocktober heralds 31 glorious days in which ordinary folk are entitled to live out their rock star fantasies in all their glory.

For starters, I intend to wear leather trousers pretty much continuously. This may raise a few eyebrows at work and will likely result in some serious chafi ng issues when I go jog-ging, but that’s the kind of sacrifi ce the rock lifestyle demands. I will wear them even though pants made of leath-er best suit a person of a certain physi-cal type. It’s a cold, hard reality that leather trousers should only be worn

by someone who is either very slender or who is a cow. But if you’re not a bovine, then you defi nitely need to be quite thin. Rock stars who wear leather are often described as “snake-hipped”. Sadly, I could only claim to be snake hipped if the snake in question was a python that had just swallowed a heif-er. But I won’t let that hold me back. This month, the ordinary rules can be thrown out the window.

But there’s more to Rocktober than wearing leather. This month, I will not answer the telephone with a mere “hello”, but with a hearty “check one, two – testing, testing”. More than that, every time I have a meeting, I’ll be-gin by trying to get the participants to clap in unison. Once the meeting is ad-journed, I will return after a minute or two for an encore. Even if everybody

else has left the room, I’ll still come back, talk for another 10 minutes be-fore standing up, tipping over a chair, raising my fi st and leaving again.

For this month and this month alone, I do not have shopping lists. Instead, I have riders. Granted, my needs are modest. My rider will consist of milk, bread and orange juice as well as more traditional demands such as the re-moval of all the brown M&Ms and a fur-lined sink. I will wear sunglasses at all hours, even to the movies, and each time I sign my name – whether on a cheque or a passport application – I’ll include the words “Thanks for listening – keep on rocking” before my signature.

But Rocktober isn’t just about per-sonal indulgence. It’s also a chance to make the world a better place.

Disputes and grievances will not be settled by way of an address to the United Nations or by acts of war. In-stead, world leaders will be required to resolve their differences by way of duelling guitar solos. Who wouldn’t support our bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council if, instead of boring everyone rigid with some turgid speech, our representa-tives produced a Stratocaster, planted a foot on the foldback monitor and cut loose with an almighty solo?

Luxembourg, as splendid as I’m sure it is, is not a rock ’n’ roll nation. Try naming one decent rock musi-cian from Luxembourg. Exactly. (If you answered “Serge Tonnar and the Legotrip” I’d have to say, technically speaking, he’s more a folk artist. Sor-ry.)

It is no accident that the third coun-try vying for United Nations glory knows a thing or two about kicking out the jams. Finland is a very rock ’n’ roll nation. Without doubt, they’ve planned their campaign with Rockto-ber fi rmly in mind. I’ll simply say that we ignore them at our peril. It would be a shame to lose out on such a presti-gious gig simply because our competi-tors were willing to break out a double kick drum and we weren’t.

Enjoy this month while it lasts. And even if I am well past my rock ’n’ roll prime – as anyone who has seen me try to board a tram in my leather trousers will surely attest – it’s not too late for me.

This month I will start a band. It will be loud and it will be guitar driven. Perhaps I’ll use AC/DC as my tem-plate. Better still, maybe I’ll form my own AC/DC tribute band. The only problem is that some of their lyrics are a little smutty. It might be unbecom-ing. But, then again, this is a month where anything is possible.

I could easily tidy up the words to make them more politically correct or, if you prefer, “PC”. In fact, I think I’ll call my band PC/DC. Whole Lotta Rosie will now be Real and Healthy Sized Rosie. Highway to Hell will be recast as an ode to physical fi tness and rechristened Highway to Health. It will be fantastic.

Now excuse me while I turn my am-plifi er to 11 and plug in the Les Paul. It’s time for some rocking.

Happy Rocktober to you all.www.stuartmccullough.com

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PENINSULA artists are throwing open their stu-dio doors and putting out the welcome mat, invit-ing art lovers into their inner sanctum.

Sixteen artists aligned with the Peninsula Stu-dio Trail are offering a glimpse of their private worlds on the last weekend of October.

On show will be sculpture, pottery, paintings, textile art, photographs and the work of art teach-ers.

Studio Trail member Judy Reekie said artists were delighted when people turned up at their studios for the annual trail weekend.

“They love to share their creativity with visitors as well as offering a glass of wine, cup of tea or, indeed, a toilet stop.

“Artist studios are located from Frankston through to St Andrews Beach and all places in between.

“The studios come in many guises – purpose-built, a room in the house or a converted garage – each one possessing its own charm.”

People wanting to see an examples of the art-ists’ work can visit Dromana Estate, 555 Old Moorooduc Rd, Tuerong. The winery restaurant is offering meals and drinks to trail travellers wanting to plan their studio visits.

The studios will open 10am-5pm on 27 and 28 October. Entry is free and some work is for sale.

For addresses and details, visit www.peninsula studiotrail.org or call Judy Reekie, 0417 553 537.

Down the track: Painter Michael Leeworthy in his Red Hill studio, one of many open to visitors on the Peninsula Studio Trail.

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PROVINCIALBy IT GullySORRENTO appears to be in the box seat heading into day two of Provincial cricket this Saturday against Long Island, thanks to a sizzling performance from opening bowler “AJ” King on day one.

King bowled a blistering spell of 22 overs, which included nine maidens. He fi nished the after-noon with 8/37.

Both fi nalists last season, the Sharks made light work of the Islanders’ bat ting order, dismiss-ing them for just 125 in 55 overs.

There is little question Long Island’s batting line-up looks brittle without Michael Burke, who is enjoying some time off before resuming some time be-fore Christmas.

Paul Hartle was forced to open the batting on Saturday and while he top scored for the Is-landers with 48, it left the middle order looking vulnerable.

Justin Bridgeman (21) and Joel Ste venson (26) had an im-pact but no other Long Island bat scored more than 10.

The afternoon belonged to the Sor rento bowlers, led by King.

Anthony Blackwell rolled the arm over for 13 overs and was rewarded with fi gures of 2/34.

Keeper Rob Dunball snared four catches. In reply, the Sharks are crui sing at 0/39, having faced the last 20 overs of the day.

Jedd Flack remains at the crease, unbeaten on 14, while Nick Jewell is not out 22.

A wonderful century from Morning ton keeper Rob Hearn has given his side some chance of victory against the benchmark of the competition, Baxter.

With just another three players scor ing double fi gures, Hearn al-most single-handedly helped the Doggies to 195 in 68.3 overs.

Brodie Symons was the next best for Mornington with 16.

Hearn hit 13 boundaries in his total of 124 when opening the innings for the Dogs. Skipper Luke Popov went for a duck.

The star of the show for Baxter was youngster Sam Wolsgrove, who snared 6/52 from 19 overs. Mark Uccello claimed 2/46 from 14.3 and Adrian Mack was eco-

nomical as usual, bowling 19 overs for a return of 1/30.

In reply, the reigning cham-pions are 0/31 after six overs, Shane McComb unbeaten on 20.

Heatherhill will need to be at its best with the ball, defend-ing 171 this week against Crib Point.

The Hills won the toss and elected to bat at Crib Point Rec Reserve, keeper-batsman Dean Shaw getting his side away to a fl ier with 59.

A number of players in the middle order got starts, but were able to go on with it.

Teenager Kristian Miller made 23, John Hille 20 and Christian Heath 21, and skipper Matty Meagher made 18.

Member of the “Kelly Gang” Glenn Barclay was in a destruc-tive mood, taking 8/37 from 23.2 overs. Brad Davidson was the other wicket-taker for the Pies, bowling 25 overs and snaring 2/67.

All other matches in Provin-cial were washed out and the teams will play one-dayers this weekend.

King of knocking King of knocking over castles’ 8/37over castles’ 8/37SUB-DISTRICT

By IT GullyIT’S been a tough couple of years for Drom-ana Cricket Club and things didn’t improve on Saturday against Rosebud.

The Hoppers have been subject to a num-ber of outright defeats in recent seasons and they are staring down the barrel of another one in MPCA Sub-district cricket.

At Rosebud’s Olympic Park, the visi tors won the toss and chose to bat.

Just 36 overs later, Dromana was all out for just 55.

Not one Dromana player made it to double fi gures. The highest score was nine from An-drew Thomson.

There were 41 runs made off the bat. Ex-tras contributed 14 to the total, including eight byes.

Jason Nagel mauled the opposition, snar-ing 7/17 from 18 overs, including eight maidens, while Scott Millar also bowled 18 overs and picked up 3/25.

In reply, Rosebud was 1/34 before rain stopped play. Darren Kerr is not out on 24.

Carrum Downs’ batsmen were thank ing their bowlers for their efforts with the bat af-ter a horror afternoon in the middle against Seaford Tigers.

Strangely enough, the Cou gars were cel-ebrating at the end of the day.

The Cougars were 4/9 and 7/32 before the tail began to offer some resistance. They

fi nished on 59 after Chamara Perera made 15 and Tim Aydin 12. Cory Hand picked up four wickets for the Tigers.

Seaford was then bowled out for 77, Per-era snaring 5/20 off 17 overs.

Starting 22 runs behind on day two, Car-rum Downs will be hoping for a reverse out-right this weekend on the second day of the clash.

Tootgarook had a day out with the ball against the competition’s new comers French Island.

The Islanders, who have been play ing in A1, had the bye in round one and received a hostile reception at Truemans Rd in Rose-bud West on Saturday. The home side won the toss and elected to bowl. Inside 25 overs, the Tooters were batting after bowling out French Island for 44 in 24 overs.

Dale Stephens and Paul Stevenson picked up fi ve wickets each.

Tootgarook will be looking for an outright win.

The team batted for 48 overs for a return of 2/156. Luke Thompson is not out 67 and you would reckon skipper Scott Didcock will allow him to go for triple fi gures before declaring and putting the Islanders back in.

The matches between Balnarring and Tyabb and Red Hill and Skye were washed out and they will play one-day matches this Saturday.

DISTRICTBy IT GullyDESPITE rain affecting a lot of cricket on Saturday, there were fi ve matches in MPCA District grade.

At the conclusion of day one of the second round match between Carrum and Somerville, the Li-ons have a lot of work to do to get the 12 points.

Winning the toss and batting fi rst, Carrum was dismissed for 152 in 74 overs. If not for 82 from Dean Polson, the Carrum scorecard would have looked a lot worse.

Aaron Kaddatz has started the season in fi ne fashion for Somer-ville and claimed the dangerous Josh Dent early in the innings.

Kaddatz struck eight runs later when he picked up the prized wicket of Shawn Foster, caught be-hind by Craig Black for just seven.

Polson then took to the Eagles’ bowlers before being removed with the score on 121.

The Lions then lost four wickets for three runs, giving the Eagles the upper hand.

Cory Foster offered resistance late in the Carrum innings with 23.

Kaddatz fi nished with four wick-ets, and Sam Delaney and Russell Wilkes picked up a couple each.

Seaford set Delacombe Park 200 for victory after scoring 199 in 74.1 overs on Saturday.

Considering the match is being played at Delacombe, combined with the fact the Parkers are po-tent with the bat, 199 might not be enough.

Teenager Damien Lawrence was once again the shining light with the bat for Seaford, scoring 51, while Chris Cleef at the top of the innings scored a valuable 45.

Reeling a little at 6/135, skipper Nathan Volpe (35) worked with Andy McMannis (18) to push the total close to 200.

Steve Anderson was the pick of the Parkers’ bowlers with 4/31 from 22 overs, and Varun Singh claimed 2/45 from 17.

Pines has given Frankston YCW a mountain of work to do. In fact, the Piners will be looking for an outright win. Pines batted fi rst and compiled 250 in 62 overs. Harley Peace-Stirling top-scored with 71, Brett Hudgson made 55 and Harley Parker opened with

41, while skipper Ricky Ramsdale scored 35. In reply, the Stonecats are in trouble at 3/19. Nick Wilcox took 2/3.

Langwarrin appears to be on top in its match against Main Ridge at Lloyd Park.

The Ridge won the toss and elected to bat, but was in some early trouble at 2/28.

Gareth Wyatt was the star of the show with the bat for the visitors, scoring 90. Only two other players scored double fi gures.

Main Ridge was bowled out in the 52nd over for 148.

Dwayne Doig was the pick of the bowlers for the Kangas, claim-ing 5/56 from 22 overs, and Andy Johnson and Mal Coutts each claimed two wickets.

In reply, the home side is 1/39, Simon McEvoy unbeaten on 22.

Boneo will be hoping to build on its sensational day one against Baden Powell.

Winning the toss and sending the visitors in to bat, the ploy paid off as the Braves were bowled out for 102 in the 40th over. In reply, Bo-neo is in command at 1/52 after 25 overs.

Tatts the way: Crib Point cricketer Ricky Thompson takes a running catch during the Crib Point versus Heatherhill match on the weekend. Picture: Andrew Hurst.

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ON THE LINEBy Paul “Tracker” PingiaroYES, it’s spring and this means the weather is all over the place. One day it’s fi ne and 28 degrees and the next it’s windy, raining and 13 degrees. Welcome to southern Victoria!

Weather forecasts should be checked regularly as they can change with little or no notice.

All anglers should have Melbourne’s 128km radar and one of the many wind indicating and forecasting links bookmarked on their smart phones.

At the fi rst hint of bad weather, anglers should pack up and head back to the safety of the ramp.

Both Port Phillip and Western Port are capable of going from perfectly calm to dangerously rough. It’s always better to wish you were on the water than wishing you weren’t.

In the past week, fi shing has been just like the weather. Great catches one day followed by not much the next.

This is due to the weather and the water temperature. As the climate moves from winter to spring and then from spring to summer, all this will change. The only sure thing at the moment is you will only catch fi sh if your lines are in the water.Where they’re bitingSnapperMatthew Hunt of Matthew Hunt Fishing Services (0419 760 510) reports the snapper are a little inconsistent, yet for those willing to put in the time and effort, good results are achievable. He recommends fi shing 12-16 metres off Mt Eliza when its rough, 18-21 metres out from Carrum and Mornington

when it’s calm and off Williamstown after the rain. He said pilchards have outfi shed all other baits by about 10:1.

He said as the water temperature rises, the snapper are only going to get better and will be going nuts by Melbourne Cup weekend. Snapper ranging from pinkies to 3kg have been caught from both Black Rock and Mornington’s mussel farm.

At Schnapper Point Boat Hire we have seen a few fi sh to 5kg. Best results have been at the mussel farm and also in 19 metres in front of Mornington pier.

In Western Port some good catches are getting boated at Lysaghts and in front of Watsons Inlet. Eagle and Crawfi sh rocks also are worth a try. For those fi shing off piers, some great reds to 7kg have been caught at Mornington, Mordialloc and Stony Point; the best results are when it’s rough and windy.SquidThe inkers continued to be consistent in southern Port Phillip with some up to 2.5kg being boated, while at times they have been hard to fi nd. However, once anglers locate them, some very good results are being achieved. Many anglers fi shing Portsea have travelled up as far as Rye to escape the crowds.

Further up the bay, toward Morning-ton and Frankston, the fi shing contin-ues to be very slow.

In Western Port good squid to 3kg have been caught from Stony Point to Quail Bank.

For both bays size 3.0 jigs have been doing the damage. For those fi shing the piers, Sorrento, Portsea and

Blairgowrie have been the best in Port Phillip while it’s Stony Point, Flinders and Warneet for the best results in Western Port.WhitingSouthern Port Phillip from Rye to St Leonards has been seeing the best results, however some nice whiting are also getting caught off Sunnyside in Mt Eliza and Mills Beach in Mornington. Best results are on pippies, squid and mussels.

In Western Port the whiting are just like the water temperature and are starting to warm up. The best locations are Watsons Inlet and Quail Bank. Best baits have been pippies and mussels.Gummy sharksSome nice gummies are being caught on the change of tide off Rye in Port Phillip and from Eagle Rock in Western Port. Best baits have been fresh salmon and squid fi shed on a running sinker rig.

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How’s that: Kosta Linardos caught this lovely snapper last week while on a fi shing charter with Matthew Hunt.

FlatheadSome large catches of fl atties have been boated from Schnapper Point and Yaringa boat hires. They have been a good staple when the snapper have failed to bite, with most fi shos at least going home with a feed. Best baits have been squid and blue bait, and best results are in 6-12 metres of water.Yaringa HarbourJonny of Yaringa Boat Hire reports Tyabb Bank is producing leatherjacket, squid, grass whiting and King George whiting while the mouth of Watsons Inlet is seeing snapper and few gummy sharks. Best baits have been mussels on the banks, and pilchards and squid in the deeper water.Tip of the weekAlways fi sh with the lightest sinker the conditions will allow. This will give the bait a more natural presentation and hence help you catch more fi sh.Tight lines and calm seas.

Paul “Tracker” Pingiaro has been fi shing since he could hold a rod and stay in the boat. He was introduced to the sport by his father. Tracker has boat hire businesses in Morn-ington and at Yaringa Boat Harbour in Somerville. He has been a fi shing writer for several magazines and now brings his knowledge to MP News Group papers for season 2012-13. Mornington Boat Hire, Bait & Tackle Pty Ltd. www.fi shingmornington.comYaringa Boat Hire, Somerville, West-ern Port Bay. www.western port-boathire.com.au Email spbh@big pond.com or call 5975 5479.

By Peter EllisALL of a sudden French horses are dominating Melbourne’s feature stay-ing races.

Two years ago Americain won the Melbourne Cup and last year’s winner was Dunaden, with both coming from the Chantilly training venue about an hour’s drive from Paris.

Then on Saturday Shahwardi, who like Americain is prepared by Alain de Royer-Depre, won the Herbert Power Handicap at Caulfi eld.

Now Americain and Dunaden, who is in the stables of Mikel Delzangles, are shaping as the two horses to beat in the $2.5 million Caulfi eld Cup on Saturday.

An imposing individual, Americain has had fi ve starts in Victoria under de Royer-Dupre’s care for four wins and a luckless fourth in last year’s Mel-bourne Cup (3200m).

He demonstrated shorter distance are not a problem by winning the Geelong Cup (2400m) and the Moonee Val-ley Cup (2500m), so is shaping as the horse to beat.

This is not to underrate Dunaden, a stayer of the highest class. Six weeks after winning last year’s Melbourne Cup he won the prestigious Hong Kong Cup (2400m) at Sha Tin and his subsequent form in England has been outstanding.

Shahwardi showed he is benefi ting from de Royer-Dupre’s magic when he stormed home from last to fi rst to win the Herbert Power Handicap on Saturday.

Initially prepared by de Royer-Du-pre, the seven-year-old was transferred to the stable of English-based Australi-an Jeremy Gask before returning to the Frenchman’s stable earlier this year.

Although Saturday was his fi rst win in three years, Shahwardi showed he was on the way back by fi nishing a pleasing third in the Group 2 Prix Ker-gorlay (3000m) at Deauville in July.

Another French cup aspirant, Bri-gan tin, also has come through the Prix Kergorlay.

Trained by the “little general” Andre Fabre at Chantilly, Brigantin fi nished second to the globetrotting Joshua Tree (who won the Canadian International on Monday morning Australian time) and a long neck ahead of Shahwardi.

Interestingly both Americain and Duna den contested the Prix Kergorlay on their way to Melbourne.

Cranbourne trainer Michael Kent’s sights would have risen as a result Shahwardi’s triumphant performance at Caulfi eld. Tac de Boistron, a new-

comer to his stable, defeated Shahwar-di in the Group 2 Maurice de Nieull over 2800 metres at Longchamp in July.

A winner of fi ve of his 26 starts, Tac de Boistron has progressed this year and Kent is confi dent he will be com-petitive in the Melbourne Cup.

Former Test cricketer and television commentator Simon O’Donnell can expect to pick up prizemoney with imported Gatewood over the coming weeks.

Sent out favourite in the Herbert Power, Gatewood was travelling like a winner before being shuffl ed to last ap-proaching the home turn. He didn’t re-ceive a clear passage after this and vir-tually cantered home in seventh place.

Even though well beaten, he indi-cated he would be a force in any race.

Leading trainer Mark Kavanagh has won a Melbourne Cup and a Cox Plate, but Sunday’s victory in the $200,000 Cranbourne Cup gave him as much satisfaction as any of his other achieve-ments.

Kavanagh was chuffed because he had brought Midnight Martini back from injury

“She was on her way to the Mel-bourne Cup when she suffered a se-rious back injury on Derby Day last year,” Kavanagh said.

“There was a time I doubted she would race again but we put a lot of work into her and now she is right, we just have to keep her ticking along.

“We’re pretty pleased with what we’ve done and the win is a credit to everyone connected to the stable.”

With Midnight Martini on the come-

back trail, Kavanagh will aim her at the Group 2 Matriarch Stakes (2000m) at Flemington on 10 November.

Although Boom ‘n’ Zoom failed in his attempt to win back-to-back Cran-bourne Cups, local trainer Ken Keys was pleased with the performance.

Keys said Boom ‘n’ Zoom, who fi n-ished seventh in the race, was excused by his jockey Glen Boss:

“Glen told me they went too slowly for Boom ‘n’ Zoom to put himself in the fi nish,” Keys said.

The gelding was still coming home when the race was virtually over.

Keys said he is looking forward to Boom ‘n’ Zoom’s next race – the 2400m Bendigo Cup on 31 October.

Moe trainer Allison Bennett is look-ing to bigger races following New York’s victory in a restricted handicap at Cranbourne.

“He has been slow to develop and mature,” Bennett said of the fi ve-year-old.

“Because of this we have taken him along quietly but the way he won sug-gests to me he is ready to tackle the Country Cup at Flemington on Oaks Day.”

International form expert Peter Ellis provides weekly racing tips online at the Tatts website. Visit www.tatts.com > News > Peter Ellis Racing Tips af-ter 2pm each Friday. Listen to Peter’s race analysis and tips for Melbourne and Adelaide meets on Saturday morn-ings at 10.45am in Under The Micro-scope on RadioTAB. Visit www.tatts.com > Racing > RadioTAB.

French are coming: Left, Shahwardi with Kerrin McEvoy races away from Excluded ridden by Craig Williams in Herbert Power Handicap at Caulfi eld on Saturday. Above, Allison Bennett, trainer of New York. Pictures: Slickpix

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