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Blue beat continues after 30 years MORNINGTON’S Blue Light disco has been entertaining youngsters for 30 years – and it’s still going strong. The long-running dance nights at the Grand Hotel on the first Friday each month are still drawing young crowds and achieving what organisers set out to do all those years ago. Starting at the youth hall in Wilsons Rd in 1985, the disco then – and now – provides alcohol-free and drug-free entertainment to those aged 8-15. Offduty police and parents help supervise children in a safe environment. Leading Senior Constable Mick Mears, who has helped run the disco for the past 20 years, praised its founders for “getting the ball rolling”. They include former senior constables Shane Dawkins, Richard Benwell, David Rowles and former Senior Sergeant Paul Wood-Ingram, and locals Val Hardy, Julia Petersen, Alice Dawkins, John Crawley and JP Graeme Petersen. Continued Page 7
Too many booze shops Mike Hast mike@mpnews.com.au MT Eliza residents are opposing plans for a liquor outlet in a shop not yet built. The outlet will be part of the expanded Eliza Square shopping centre on the corner of Mt Eliza Way and Canadian Bay Rd. Lead tenant is a supermarket and Mornington Peninsula Shire recently
received an application for a liquor shop at Shop 10, 85 Mt Eliza Way. The proposed expansion by building owner Blackbrook Pty Ltd has been on the cards since 2008. In 2010 the shire knocked back the plan but this was overturned by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal in September 2011. (The case included the removal of a cypress tree on Mt Eliza Way, the last of a row planted by town pioneers.
It generated widespread opposition and a picket by members of now-defunct Mt Eliza Action Group.) No building has occurred since the planning permit was approved in 2011 but the shire has granted at least one extension to Blackbrook. The liquor application shows there is movement on the proposed expansion. The shire has called for public comment on the liquor application and The
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News understands several submitters are opposing the plan. Prominent among them is former area councillor Leigh Eustace. Last week he told The News he was concerned about the “cumulative impact” of another liquor outlet in the town. “There are three liquor outlets close to the proposed shop as well as a hotel, which does not currently sell packaged liquor, and a food shop that is permit-
ted to deliver liquor with its takeaway food. All are within 300 metres of the proposed new outlet,” he said. “In addition there are at least five licensed restaurants and cafes within easy walking distance.” In April 2011, the state government introduced “cumulative impact” regulations to guide planning approval of liquor outlets. Continued Page 4
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Three groups in running before Bay Hotel sells for $6m A CROWD of 60-70 people attended Friday’s auction of the Bay Hotel at 62 Main St, Mornington, and watched it sell for $6.1 million. Bidding opened at $5.5 million with three groups competing. Vinci Carbone Property’s David O’Callaghan auctioned the 1880s former Commerce Bank of Australia in conjunction with Jacobs & Lowe’s Russell Murphy. After being a bank, the building was a silver service restaurant and then a hotel. The new owners, a group of investors of Balwyn, bought the two-storey building of 732 square metres and land area of 552 square metres with rear laneway access. “They are happy, and the vendors – a group of locals – are also happy,” Jacobs & Lowe’s Peter Skewes said. The hotel’s lease runs until 2021, with options up to 2041. The “prime retail investment” returns $370,000 a year. Stephen Taylor Going, going: Auctioneer David O’Callaghan takes bids at the Bay Hotel auction on Friday. Picture: Margaret Harrison, BusinessTimes
Federal funding cuts hit needy Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Community Information and Support Centre is reeling from massive funding cuts. Manager Lisa Elliott said federal government support was last week cut from $102,000 to $50,000 – meaning a third of the money earmarked for food vouchers for the needy was now gone.
Money to fund case managers to assist the needy had also been cut. “We will have to shift the funding around to fill the void,” she said. “Our focus is on helping the needy and the homeless to buy food and pay rent. We fill the gap between Centrelink payments and what low income earners need to keep their heads above water, but these cuts will make it that much harder for us to do that.”
Ms Elliott described the Newstart payments of $470 a fortnight as being barely enough to put food on the table. “The support service helps by providing top-up payments so that if a person has to buy, say, shoes for their children one week and cannot afford to buy food, our vouchers help them get by. “The cuts announced this week were a real punch in the stomach. It’s a serious jolt for us.
“It’s important the community is aware of the defunding; to remember those in the community who need help.” She said a practical way for people to assist the service was to donate food to the pantry, which costs the service $10,000 a year to run. Non-perishable food goes toward hampers for those in need. On average the pantry provides food to about 40 people each week. Volunteers the support centre assist
each Thursday morning at St Mark’s Uniting Church in Barkly St where up to 100 needy people gather to receive $40 food vouchers. The fresh food is donated by farmers, wholesalers, markets and supermarkets, and is distributed through the SecondBite program. Certain people in the community are always facing poverty – temporary or not, Ms Elliott said. Continued Page 12
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Protests over too many booze outlets Continued from Page 1 Cumulative impact refers to the positives or negatives of putting licensed premises such as hotels, bars, clubs and liquor shops in the one area. Negative impacts can include noise, anti-social behaviour, limited public transport, violence and perceived threats to safety, vandalism, trespass and property damage. Positive impacts can include the creation of a local “identity” or status as an entertainment or tourism destination, enhanced vitality of an area, economic benefits, increase in consumer choice, and increased ability to manage impacts, for example, by concentrating venues around transport to aid dispersal of patrons. Mr Eustace said the application should be subject to a “social impact assessment” before it was considered by council, as occurs in NSW. “It should be carried out by an independent, suitably qualified professional organisation, and not by the council.” The shire stuck its neck out in 2011 when it knocked back a First Choice (Wesfarmers/Coles) liquor “superstore” in Rosebud, the 10th liquor outlet along a three-kilometre strip of Point Nepean Rd. Coles challenged the decision in VCAT. It was a test case as the shire was the first council to refuse a liquor shop using “cumulative impact” regulations. Coles won.
A Pearl makes a visit Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au WHAT a difference a day makes: the weather at Mornington pier on Monday at 10.30am was wet and cold with a blustery southwesterly whipping up Port Phillip. Not the day for a visit… By Tuesday morning, the sun was out, the water calm and passengers from the cruise liner Pacific Pearl could walk comfortably up Main St in shirtsleeves to sample the town’s delights. Thank heavens for Melbourne’s changeable weather. Mornington Chamber of Commerce spokeswoman Kim Rowe said most of the 1500-odd passengers to disembark stayed in the town rather than being bussed to tourism hotspots around the peninsula. “They landed here and they will probably stay here,” Ms Rowe said. “There’s a lot to see and do in the town and they’re going to make the most of it.” Pacific Pearl was the first cruise liner to call at Mornington, with expectations of five more P&O visits over the next 12 months. On Wednesday 18 March the cruise ship will again visit, steaming straight from Sydney and returning over a four-day cruise with another 1800 passengers. Next January, the new Pacific Eden will call at Mornington twice and Pacific Jewel will visit in March. Regional ports Esperance and Busselton in Western Australia will join the growing line-up of stopovers in the months to come. Others places to be visited include Port Lincoln in South
Australia, Mooloolaba on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, and Burnie and Port Arthur in Tasmania. Mornington Peninsula mayor Cr Bev Colomb welcomed the passengers’ arrival on Tuesday. She visited the harbour and Main St, saying the area was a popular spot for both locals and the visitors. “The town was really vibrant, and felt alive,” she said. “We should be very proud of what our town has to offer and the activities that were presented for our day visitors. The market atmosphere and welcoming ambience was really wonderful to experience.” She also acknowledged the chamber of commerce, and the broader business and tourism sector on the peninsula, for helping make the visit of a success. “I hope the visitors to the beautiful Mornington Peninsula from Pacific Pearl enjoyed all we have to offer on the peninsula. “Cruise visits are a great way to showcase our destination and the activities and attractions of the Mornington Peninsula. “On behalf of the council I look forward to welcoming Pacific Pearl and her passengers when she visits again in March.” Ms Rowe said the overall effects of the visit might take years to impact on the town, as liners make return visits and word-of-mouth recommendations among passengers spreads. “It will be slow and steady but it will be positive,” she said. “There may be other boats from different cruise lines coming and we will welcome them all. “Also, there will be different demographics on board who will have dif-
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On shore: Right, P&O spokesman David Jones, Mornington Chamber of Commerce’s Kim Rowe, cruise director Gemma Gregory-Jones, and hotel director Roland Ringwald at Mornington pier. Picture: Gary Sissons; above and top right, the Pacific Pearl at anchor off Mornington. Right, a tender brings passengers to Mornington pier. Pictures: Andrew Mackinnon, top, and Gary Sissons.
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Sunday stand-off A 58-YEAR-old man is in hospital with a gunshot wound after an incident at Safety Beach on Sunday evening 22 February. Police were called to a Victoria Crescent house just before 6pm following reports of a man threatening self-harm. Specialist units attended and negotiated with the man over several hours. During this time the man left the house armed with a gun. Police said he refused to put it down after being asked to do so. As the man approached officers, several shots were fired. Police said the man was hit in the chest when the gun he was holding discharged. His injuries are not considered life threatening. Professional Standards Command is investigating the incident.
Assault in Rye AT about 1.45am on Sunday 22 February, a 33-year-old man walking by himself along Point Nepean Rd, Rye, near the post office, was attacked by a group of up to five men. He was allegedly punched in the face before he retaliated and then attempted to run away. The victim was brought to the ground and again punched and kicked. He suffered a suspected fractured jaw and was treated by ambulance officers. Police are seeking any information from members of the public.
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Design Consciousness Sat 28th March, 2 – 3.30 pm, followed by a tour of the Eco Living Display Centre Find out how to design and retrofit a sustainable house on a budget. Learn the importance of materials, size and how design can equal sustainability. Part of the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery series of events for the current exhibition, CUSP: Designing into the Next Decade. Presented by Ella Boyen, environmental educator and manager of Chooktopia. Afternoon tea included.
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Big blue bus spreads word on mental health AS part of its 50,000km national roadshow promoting good mental health, beyondblue’s big blue bus is about to visit Frankston. CEO Georgie Harman is inviting people to attend to chat to beyondblue staff in an informal environment, pick up free information about depression and anxiety, find out about local support services, and make a mental health pledge – a written commitment or goal to achieve or maintain good mental health. “One in six Australians – more than three million people – are currently experiencing anxiety or depression or both,” she said. “Given that over half of all people with these conditions don’t seek help, we need everyone to recognise the symptoms and to realise there is no shame in getting help and it is important to seek help early.” The big blue bus will visit several schools and a men’s health evening in Frankston.
“We’ve been working with the Frankston-Mornington Peninsula Medicare Local to plan events and I urge people to drop by the big blue bus when it’s in their area and tune in to how they’re feeling, opening up and talking through their worries with those around them, and taking action to get help if needed,” Ms Harman said. Since February last year, the big blue bus has travelled more than 45,000km through South Australia, Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales. Along the way, more than 230 towns and suburbs have been visited and the roadshow team has organised or attended more than 370 events. The roadshow will be in Frankston 5-7pm Wednesday 4 March at the Young Veterans and Families Wellbeing Centre, 18-28 Skye Rd. Men are invited to the free social evening and information session about mental health and staying well. The big blue bus and circus school
will be at Monterey Secondary College, 9am-1pm, Tuesday 10 March. The team will advise students on good mental health and details
THE new Civic Reserve Recreation Centre in Dunns Rd will turn on a free, fun-filled community open day midday-4pm, Saturday 14 March. A Mornington Peninsula Shire spokesperson said there would be a huge range of free activities for the whole family to enjoy including face painting, amusement rides, healthy cooking workshops, children’s fitness circuits, roving entertainers and a ‘pop-up’ youth space. People keen to learn more about the
centre’s fitness programs can trial sport and exercise classes, such as Pilates, badminton, tennis and “Fitness for over 50s”. Visitors can meet Australia’s sporting champions including basketballer Andrew Gaze from 1-3pm. He will put on a basketball clinic 1.30-2.30pm. Australian table tennis players Heming Hu and Sam Palmer will bring their skills to the table midday-4pm. Every hour, on the hour, visitors can watch a 15-minute demonstration match be-
tween the pair and play social games for free with members of Mornington Peninsula Table Tennis Association. Members of the Tennis Victoria Women’s Premier League will show their skills and meet visitors. Six teams from Victoria will compete, including members of Mornington Missiles Women’s Team. There will be demonstrations by Mornington Youth Club gymnasts. The first 500 visitors will receive a free showbag.
Bus beats blues: The beyondblue big blue bus will visit Frankston this week.
of the check-in app - a free phone app offering advice for anyone who wants to check in with a friend - and the Brave online program to prevent and treat anxiety in young people.
Open day for new recreation centre Visitors are encouraged to also explore neighbouring facilities such as Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Mornington Botanical Rose Garden, Oak Hill Gallery and Mornington Croquet Club. Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Bev Colomb opened the $8.5 million recreation centre at 350 Dunns Rd in December. Details: Civic Reserve Recreation Centre, 5975 0133 or visit www.mornpen.vic.gov.au
Blue Light’s 30 Continued from Page 1 Detective Senior Constable Harry Simpson joined the group in 1994. “They saw the need for the disco and without them it wouldn’t have got up,” he said. “After a while there were problems with the hall and all the gym equipment and a better venue was needed. “Bernie Taylor offered them an upstairs room at his Grand Hotel, which has become known as the Cruze Club. It has a dancing area and competitions; it’s a place where the youngsters can feel safe in a supervised environment.” Leading Senior Constable Mears said most of the young patrons happily accepted rules governing behaviour. “Nothing inappropriate is allowed, of course, as well as no smoking, no drugs, no alcohol and no pass-outs. “Parents drop the kids off and pick them up afterwards and the $5 entry buys them two free drinks and puts them into the competition draw.” The attendance is usually 200-400 from 6-8pm. “I enjoy doing something for the youngsters,” Leading Senior Constable Mears said. “It’s only a once-in-awhile thing.” Mornington Secondary College Police Youth Corps – and, more recently, Mt Eliza Secondary College Police Youth Corps – have helped run the disco, forming a management committee, and giving them an insight into running a business. “They’ve been terrific,” he said. The next disco is Friday 6 March, so put your dancing shoes on and see you there.
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Reduce shire’s flat tax for equity’s sake
OPINION
Tax gatherers: Colbert and the the Sun King
David Harrison david@mpnews.com.au
MORNINGTON VOLUNTEERING INFORMATION WORKSHOP Thursday 5th March 10am - 12 noon • Information about Volunteering • Meet community organisations looking for Volunteers • Free Event • Morning tea provided Mornington Community Information & Support Centre 320 Main St, Mornington For more information phone 5950 1638 or email vmp@mornpen.vic.gov.au
WHEN in 1987 the “Joh for PM” campaign rolled south out of Queensland, the top policy priority of the radical conservative state premier was to introduce a national flat tax system of 25 per cent. Luckily for the nation, Sir Joh BjelkePetersen stumbled and fell well short of becoming prime minister. Australia finally got a version of the odorous Joh’s national flat tax, our 10 per cent goods and services tax (GST), on 1 July 2000. The “simpler, fairer” broad-based way to collect revenue is now embedded in the nation’s tax system. Flat taxes are no doubt simpler to collect. But they are not fairer than progressive taxes. They disadvantage those on low incomes, including the unemployed, retirees and pensioners. In their 2015-16 budget considerations, Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors will decide whether the peninsula’s very own flat tax – the municipal charge (MC) – will remain at $180 a rateable property or will again be increased. Last year councillors voted not to lift it by the proposed $10. The MC aims “to cover some of the administrative costs of the shire”, as allowed under the Local Government Act. Some municipalities do not levy one. Many keep it low, recognising its effect on poor households. Mornington Peninsula Shire has increased the MC rapidly since it was first levied in 2002, when it raised $4.35 million. Last year it brought in $17.2 million – about 400 per cent more than it did 13 years earlier. It has effectively become a supplementary rate, comprising close to half of some property owners’ rates bills. Councillors’ refusal last year to raise it brought forth the protest that borrowings would be needed to cover the shortfall. What sized
“The art of taxation consists in so plucking the goose as to obtain the largest amount of feathers with the least amount of hissing.” – Jean-Baptiste Colbert, economic czar to the Sun King, Louis IV Commenting on this remark, the Alabama, US, based free-market publication, Mises Daily wrote: “There is no more dramatic encapsulation of the inherently conflicting interests of the people versus the state. From the point of view of the state and its rulers, the people are but a giant goose to be plucked as efficaciously as possible.”
borrowing, some councillors asked. Just $2 million, they were told. The loan was never sought; presumably the sum was absorbed in the overall budget. It is to be hoped that councillors will consider reducing the MC in the 2015-16 budget, with the aim of progressively cutting it year by year to well below $100. This cut could be offset by a small percentage increase in the rate in the dollar for all, and – horror of horrors – by an increase in the farm rate, now just 35 per cent of the residential rate. Frankston’s farmers get a 20 per cent, not a 65 per cent, rates discount. The shire’s rates and charges income for 2014-15 was $140.12 million, of which the MC comprised a not insubstantial 12.7 per cent. The income target for 2015-16 will be helped by events (abolition of the carbon tax, putting the Rosebud aquatic centre on hold) that should relieve pressure on shire income requirements. As well as this, the new state government, which each year must approve all proposed municipal budgets, will be watching closely. The usual rubber stamping of council budgets will not occur this year, with the Andrews government having put councils on notice that they must justify rate rises above the inflation rate
from 2016-17. The shire’s 2014-15 budget describes the MC as “a fixed charge … not linked to property value but paid equally by all ratepayers”, which invites readers to conclude that it is a fair charge. But even the legislation prevents the MC from exceeding 20 per cent of revenue from it and general rates. In a further statement appearing to justify the hefty MC it adds: “Council is comfortably within the upper limit set by legislation.” The MC is further explained: “Striking an appropriate balance between [the rate in the dollar and the MC] helps to provide equity in the distribution of the rate burden across residents.” Equity? Not when nearly half your rate burden is a flat tax. Equity and fairness are unfashionable economic precepts in these times when budget surpluses and user pays are dominant but often unrealistic economic imperatives. Local government operates at political ground level, its politicians in daily contact with their voters. Here, equity and fairness are not theories debated in rarefied boardrooms or in Cabinet meetings by Dry theorists – desiccated, in the opinion of many. They are discussed among the supermarket aisles, the stuff of daily survival for many.
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LETTERS Race to the bottom I refer to the article “MPs trade blame over child detentions” (The News 24/2/15). Apart from the fact that our politicians are indulging in a despicable action by politicising the plight of people who cannot defend themselves, and who have tried to come to this country in the hope of a better life than what they could possibly hope for in their own strife-torn countries, the figures that [Flinders MP] Greg Hunt is reported to have quoted are wrong. A Fact Check article published by the ABC shows Mr Hunt was incorrect about the number of children held in detention. According to the article, “Data provided to the commission by the immigration department shows the number of children in detention for over three months more than doubled in the first months after the Coalition took office. In January 2014 it was the highest it had been in five years. Immigration department data shows that the overall number of people in long-term detention, which can be extrapolated to children, continued to increase during 2014, and only declined in late 2014”. It now seems obvious that the reason the Human Rights Commissioner [Gillian Triggs] was attacked was that the Abbott government did not want the truth to come out, that it was responsible for the large number of captive children. I believe that Mr Hunt, in laying the blame for deaths at sea, is again inaccurate. According to the Monash University database, during the sixyear term of the Labor government there were 1159 asylum seeker deaths, including 18 while in custody. Mr Hunt failed to mention that during the former Liberal government under John Howard there were 766 asylum seeker deaths, including 353 aboard the infamous SIEV X. Mr Hunt also fails to mention that under the Abbott government there have been 39 asylum seeker deaths, including five while in custody. Of these, three were suicides with one person self-immolating and two dying from injuries sustained in the offshore camps. Hardly a one-sided blame game. Unfortunately, both sides of politics are in a race to the bottom in using asylum seekers as hostages in a political debate. The current debate is morally reprehensible but also economically unsustainable. Ken Dyer, Rosebud West
Wrong response Like most comfortable Mornington citizens, I have never been to Nauru, nor have I had coffee with any of the asylum seekers still there; I certainly haven’t tried to relate to one of the about 200 mentally traumatised
children, currently “buried” in that godforsaken island of old phosphate mine pits and sun-baked desolation. So I have to rely on the apolitical report of the Human Rights Commissioner,the very brave Prof Gillian Triggs to bring to me and my government the appalling and inhumane conditions of these youngsters. [Prime Minister Tony] Abbott claims everything is being done to release them as quickly as possible. But in the meantime my government, including my two local MPs [Bruce Billson, Dunkley, and Greg Hunt, Flinders] whom I actually respect, spend time attacking Prof Triggs’ credibility as “blatantly partisan”, “political” and therefore “shameful” in a report they withheld for five months before release. What an extraordinary way of responding to this catastrophe; a way of blame rather than compassionate response. Local church leaders and I have tried for nearly six months to respectfully engage in non-violent protest, dialogue and newspaper articles. We have even gifted our pollies “moral compasses” from a local toy shop. Perhaps we should go together to see Selma the current human rights film to be reassured that we too shall overcome. But can the kids afford to wait? David Price, Mornington
that so many yogic monks (swamis) and clergies fail and later have to struggle with their consciousness and failure of broken premature vows. It is pure and simple physical desire when a swami exploits sexual desires under the name of “tantra yoga” announcing that sex can be a path to enlightenment. This is a flexible interpretation of either ignorance or shameless manipulation in opposition of the title “gu” (dispeller) “ru” (ignorance). A lot has been lost in translation. Tantra yoga per se is scientific, laced with occultism and leading to the path of self-realisation. Tantric practitioners should be endowed with purity, faith, devotion, dispassion, humility, courage, cosmic love, truthfulness, non-covetousness and contentment. Absence of these qualities means a gross abuse of shaktism/tantra practices. Expressions of tantra yoga can be a travesty of the original practices: the theory of the five makaras - madya or wine, mamsa or flesh, matsya or fish, mudra or symbolical acts and maithuna or coitus. The esoteric meaning of these five makras is “kill egoism”, “control flesh”, “drink the wine of god-intoxication” and “union with the supreme”. Arjuna Schulenburg, Mornington
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It was with disappointment that I read the recent article “Fears over nurse cuts” with remarks from a “rival in-home-care company” regarding RDNS (Royal District Nursing Service) “putting technology ahead of patient care”, face-to-face interaction being “drastically reduced” and forgetting “about those they are servicing”. These accusations are illinformed and totally untrue. RDNS has recently personally communicated to all of our clients that we have begun a program of change – one which will improve operations and enhance client care, but which will regrettably mean the loss of some management and administrative roles. What must be stressed emphatically is that there are no cuts to front line nurses and absolutely no negative impact on our cherished clients. The program will increase support to nurses - not reduce it - and improve client care. RDNS nurses will spend less time doing non-nursing tasks and be able to focus more on their clients – face-to-face. Technology is not replacing staff – it is helping them to do their work better. And closing physical RDNS buildings does not translate to reducing nursing staff. Nurses will have greater freedom to concentrate on providing quality, personalised care to people at home. Stephen Muggleton, CEO RDNS
Sexuality and spiritual organisations are old acquaintances, and followers are often torn between the divine and the carnal, the righteous and the unjust. Many mishaps occur for those who are not ready and blindly follow a set of standards and order etiquettes only to crash land and injure many in the wake of their fall. There is really nothing very liberating or enlightening about “laissez-faire sex” which lacks not only true and good but beautiful relationship. The decision to give up sex should truly come from within. Spirituality and sexuality are different things and marriage or sex is no bar to enlightenment. There is no reason why a man can’t love God and a woman at the same time. Sexual desire does not disappear miraculously. It is necessary to accept fully the existence of such desire and if so desired, transcend it through the exercise of reason and transformation. The choice to give up desire should be made from joy, not from suffering; the sensual giving birth to the spiritual thus breaking through presumptions and defences. But very few manage that, and for many it is unwise to attempt to forgo sexuality before they are ready. This is most probably the reason
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Clean-up after dogs Shame on irresponsible and disgusting dog owners who don’t clean up after their dogs. I and a group of friends regularly walk along the Mt Martha Estuary board walk. We are so fed up with trying to dodge dog poop. Although dogs are meant to be kept on a lead, very rarely do we see that. Owners who let their dogs run free know what dogs do when they go on a walk, however they pretend not to see it. Some do pick up the mess, but then drop the plastic bag with contents instead of taking it with them and disposing of it properly, what’s the use of that? Congratulations to the few who do the right thing and clean up their dog’s mess. We rarely see council rangers on the boardwalk, if they did go (not in uniform) they would certainly see what I am talking about. The reason I say not in uniform is because once or twice we have seen rangers and have heard people warn other dog owners that rangers are around and to put their dogs on a lead. Also, it might be a good idea to have more signs along the boardwalk reminding people to pick up after their dogs. Everyone knows they should, but maybe a few more reminders along the way wouldn’t hurt. Janet Badenhop, Mt Martha
Solution needed I’d like to respond on behalf of BirdLife Australia to recent articles and letters regarding banning dogs from the Mornington Peninsula National Park. The challenge for us is to simplify the complexity of the issues for the public. BirdLife Australia has leading experts in hooded plover conservation and currently coordinate national recovery efforts for the Victorian and South Australian populations. Referring to BirdLife International materials found on the web do not give an accurate picture of the species, its threats and current management. It is the nature of departments to be years behind in updating recovery plans hence why it was only in November last year that the hooded plover was finally listed on the national EPBC list. Twenty years of monitoring revealed massive population declines and intensive monitoring of breeding success from 2006 has shown the birds to experience breeding success rates of between 0-5 per cent, averaging a 2.5 per cent chance of producing young. With no young added to a population, aging birds die and populations plummet with no replacements. Nearly a decade of intensive research on the Mornington Peninsula gives us a clear idea of how the birds
are doing and why they are declining. Data reveals that current pressures from foxes, regulated horse access and dogs on lead (representing 20 per cent of park users) are not the drivers of breeding failure. However, prior to the last dog review, 80 per cent of dog walkers in the park are not complying with leashing regulations or hours of access. This was directly linked with breeding failure including remote camera evidence of dogs crushing eggs, running through protected breeding sites and last season, what would have been the state’s first fledgling, being mauled and killed by an off leash Labrador. This does not include the toll disturbance takes, as birds hide their chicks for three times as long when there are off leash dogs on the beach. These findings are based on years of research that has followed strict scientific protocols. There is no denial that these birds aren’t up against a range of threat sources and our conservation efforts tackle each of these. However, the threats that have been revealed to have the most influence on breeding success are dogs off lead and secondly, beach users in general. We can successfully manage these threats, but not without education, individual behavioural change and acceptance of a problem. The peninsula represents one of two of the most important habitat areas for the species. This has been published in multiple sources and will soon appear on the federal government’s threatened species advice. We shouldn’t be arguing this fact. Low compliance is something we want to resolve; conservationists, scientists, beach users, responsible dog walkers and park managers all agree. How do we do this? We have some choices, a ban is just one. We are obliged legally to protect this species and tens of thousands of Australians have recognised how wonderful these birds are. We can work together to achieve this. I would like to meet dog owners, as researching on the internet is nowhere near as good as talking to the experts. A ban cannot occur in the national park until there are changes to dog access on the peninsula. The Friends of the Hooded Plover group invested much time and money into a ‘Where can I walk my dog?’ brochure, and it revealed the lack of walking options for dog owners. Let’s work together to get a better solution for a threatened national species that is much loved, and for locals. This isn’t an issue of proving there’s a problem, let’s move on from that and work towards solutions. Dr Grainne Maguire, coast and marine program manager BirdLife Australia
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Police investigate after-dinner attack at Cerberus SEXUAL Crimes Squad detectives are investigating a sexual assault alleged to have occurred at HMAS Cerberus more than three decades ago. The female victim, who was a junior officer in the Navy, has told police she was taking part in a course at the training facility in 1982 when assaulted on the night of a mess dinner sometime between March and June. It is alleged that a steward who was
working on the night and involved in the mess dinner, entered the woman’s sleeping quarters in the gunroom and sexually assaulted her. Detectives have been investigating the matter since 2013 but have been unable to establish the exact day of the assault. The alleged offender was either a Seaman Steward or Able Seaman Steward in rank and was working in the gunroom at the time.
He was described as Caucasian, with fair skin, about 163 centimetres tall with blonde-brown hair. It is believed he was aged about 20, so would now be in his early 50s. The victim reported the matter to the Defence Abuse Response Taskforce investigating allegations of sexual and or other forms of abuse within the defence forces which occurred before 11 April 2011.
Submissions relating to the incident were put to the taskforce before being referred to Victoria Police. HMAS Cerberus commanding officer Captain Stephen Bowater said defence had been “actively assisting in the investigation of assault allegations that are reported to have occurred in the 1980s at HMAS Cerberus”. “Cerberus and the wider navy community supports this investigation
Cuts hit the needy Continued from Page 3 “They may be separated or sick or facing a family crisis. We don’t provide them with a supplementary income, just emergency aid to get them through.” Dunkley MP Bruce Billson agreed “frontline community services are critical to providing great relief to the needy”. “The government is working hard to ensure that these services continue to be available without interruption, with areas of greatest need the priority,” he said. “One of our election commitments was to reduce red tape, improve service delivery, and provide greater flexibility to organisations that deliver these frontline services. “As a result, last year the government undertook a competitive tender for those seeking funding under an $800 million Department of Social Services “New Way of Working for Grants”. “The priority was areas of greatest
need, along with ensuring all areas had ongoing access to these types of services without gaps. “In a tight budget environment, the funding round attracted unprecedented interest from service delivery organisations with more than 5500 applications seeking total funding of more than $3.9 billion. “The Mornington Community Information and Support Centre was part of a consortium of centres under the umbrella of Community Information and Support Victoria that applied for, and received, this funding to provide emergency relief services, including food packages in the Mornington region. “The government has also offered bridging funding to the centre so it can continue providing this service until the end of March to ensure continuity for our local citizens in need.” Free community meals are also offered 5.30-6.30pm, Mondays and Fridays, at St Peter’s Church hall in Albert St.
and will continue to provide every assistance possible. We condemn this behaviour and will actively pursue allegations, past and present,” Captain Bowater said. Anyone with any information about the incident, or the identity of the man responsible, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppersvic.com.au Stephen Taylor
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Woman treated Frigate’s farewell: While many eyes were glued to a cruise ship off Mornington on Tuesday, the frigate HMAS Sydney quietly slipped past Sorrento on its way out of Port Phillip on its final voyage before decommissioning in Sydney. The Oliver Hazard Perry class frigate had been on a four-day visit to Geelong. Launched in 1980 the Sydney was built by Todd Pacific Shipyards of Seattle, Washington. A guided-missile frigate the Sydney was the third of four to be constructed for Australia in the US. During its operational history, Sydney was sent to the Persian Gulf on five occasions to support US operations during the Gulf War, War in Afghanistan, and the 2003 invasion of Iraq. It completed at least two round-the-world voyages. The Sydney will be replaced by a Hobart-class destroyer. Picture: Andrew Mackinnon
A WOMAN suffering smoke inhalation was taken to Frankston Hospital early on Thursday morning after a house fire at Rosebud. The woman, in her 40s, was reportedly the only occupant in the Foam St house when fire broke out in the kitchen at 12.40am. Four fire trucks from Dromana and Rosebud CFA brigades attended as well as police and the MICA ambulance.
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Isolated island life about to end after 16 years FEW people get to live on a small island close to a major city. Even fewer can claim they are the island’s sole inhabitant. Anne Tillig has been in that enviable situation since 1996 after buying Elizabeth island with her late husband, Ivan Vit. The 26 hectare island is close to the south east corner of French Island and an eight kilometre boat trip from Corinella and just over twice that distance from Stony Point. Isolated it might be, but Elizabeth Island has all mod cons, including mobile phone and internet access, there are adequate water tanks, bottled gas and it is self-sufficient for power with a wind generator and solar panels (there is also a back-up diesel generator). Last Thursday the island’s population briefly jumped to more than 40 with the arrival of a boat making an ecological tour of Western Port (see above). Ms Tillig, who rents out the house she built in 2004 after the death of her husband in 1999, divides her time between the island and a property near Daylesford. However, that lifestyle may be about to change with Ms Tillig (through real estate agents J P Dixon) seeking a buyer for her island home. As the island is officially an unincorporated freehold area there are no council rates involved and no roads to maintain. Up to half the vehicles on French Island are unregistered and its residents also pay no council rates. With passengers from the Sea Sprinter gathered around the outside of her house, Ms Tillig
described how she had planted more than 1000 trees and successfully managed to grow her own vegetables. Experts had been unable to agree on what type of trees had historically grown on the island as it had been cleared for farming. “I was told sheep had grazed here and it was regularly burnt,� Ms Tilig said. The island had a large population of water rats which were annually driven by fire into strategically placed nets, with their pelts being sold to furriers who would use them for clothing. A work hazard had been the copperhead snakes also fleeing the fire and getting caught up in the nets. Ms Tillig has made sure the island is free of rabbits and cats and it took some time before the snakes returned in any great number. “I often see their tales, but they are shy.� On a clear day the views from the island encompass French Island to the north, Corinella to the east, Cape Woolami on Phillip Island and the bridge connecting the island to the mainland at San Remo, the northern shores of Phillip Island and the eastern coast of the peninsula, towards Point Leo and West Head at Flinders. Visitors staying on the island can arrive by boat or charter a helicopter. Once there, they can roam about the island, climbing its 20 metre high hill, go fishing or explore the pebble strewn beach or rock pools at low tide. A shipwreck on the western beach is believed to be the remains of a rescue boat from a German ship. Ms Tillig tells a tale about a former
Departure time: Anne Tillig believes it is time to sell up and move on from her idyllic lifestyle at Elizabeth Island, which lies in a sheltered section of Western Port close to French Island. Picture: Keith Platt
owner of the island crashing his plane on French Island while attempting to view Elizabeth Island after buying it in a bar. It is now Ms Tillig’s time to sell, with expressions of interest closing 17 March. The three-bedroom house built by Ms Tillig
has two bathrooms and there are plans and permits for another bungalow. While real estate agents admit it is hard to put a price on such a property, they believe Elizabeth Island will sell for upwards of $5 million. Keith Platt
Small zephyrs signal approaching change David Harrison david@mpnews.com.au Community meeting, Monday, 23 February. Venue: Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club. An outstanding chocolate cake was served (with real cream) following the usual very healthy repast in honour of Cr Tim Rodgers’ birthday. Cr Rodgers took home the edible “Happy Birthday� message that had adorned the cake. No candles were seen – but surely few more than two score would have been needed. CHANGE is upon us apace across the shire, in small ways and large, with (so Council Watch believes) a couple of humdingers on the way. New shire CEO Carl Cowie’s review of the shire was due to go to councillors the following day, Tuesday, 24 February. Hang on to your hats. A small change came at the start of last Monday’s meeting which, as is usual, began with the “acknowledgement of traditional land owners. CW,
unsure whether “ownership� as we know it was a concept known to the Kulin nation, suddenly tuned in as Cr Hugh Fraser read the acknowledgement. Its traditional wording is: “In the spirit of respect, the Mornington Peninsula Shire acknowledges the Boon wurrung/Bunurong, members of the Kulin nation, who have traditional connections for the land on which Council meets.� But tonight, CW heard the following: “We acknowledge the elders, families and forebears of the Boon wurrung/Bunurong tribe, the Kulin, who were the custodians of this land for many centuries. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebrations, initiation and renewal and that the Kulin peoples’ living
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culture had, and has, a unique role in the life of this region.� Did this radical change evoke shrieks of shock, fainting away, howls of protest, from councillors or the gallery? Certainly not. Because suddenly, unexpectedly, the rather dusty acknowledgement was alive, human and, CW dares to say, poetic. One visualised families tens of thousands of years ago preparing a seafood feast on the beach below the yacht club, children laughing, splashing in the shallows as the babies were fed first while mothers chatted. Much as families behave now at the seaside, except the food is faster. Perhaps not such a small change. Gales start as zephyrs. Mr Cowie introduced his monthly report to the community by inviting the gallery to take part in an “interactive� few minutes. His message: the benefit of attending council is to get your message across, “to make sure we hear what you’re saying�. Then, the review of shire operations – containing “the benefit of my fresh
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talked to geothermal operators and universities. What was needed was a specific use and a specific site where underground hot water would be used. Cr Pittock, dissatisfied at this, urged action on starting a geothermal test program. Stand by for an increasing flow of hot information on geothermal water and its role in making our area carbon neutral. CW understands a quarter of the shire’s gas bill goes to heating the Pelican Park pool at Hastings. And the big question: is there hot water under your house or business? Quite possibly. Cr Tim Rodgers moved for the vote on Mr Cowie’s report to the community, congratulating him on recent improvements made to the document. It now had a table of contents and listed people responsible for the information it contained. “Something new and I welcome it,� he said. Then, men’s sheds, too big a topic to cover here in a paragraph or two. You will find it elsewhere in these pages.
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Western Port’s natural links to the world Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au THOUSANDS of visitors flock to beaches and estuaries around Western Port while longer term residents loll around in the surf and catch the odd fish or two. A boat trip around the bay shows the cyclical nature of life in its waters, on its shores and islands. On Thursday about 40 members of environment groups, local government and state government agencies were taken on a tour of the bay by Western Port Biosphere Foundation, Phillip Island Nature Parks and the Western Port Catchment Committee. After picking up passengers from Cowes and Stony Point, the boat visited Seal Rocks, Reef and Elizabeth islands, as well as looking at Middle Bank, shipping channels and the Phillip Island surfing reserves. Despite their population being decimated in the 1800s, there are now about 30,000 Australian fur seals at Seal Rocks, off The Nobbies, Phillip Island. This single community makes up about 25 per cent of the entire population of Australian fur seals. Although most of the adult males were absent, females and pups were present in huge numbers, with many swimming close to the rocks which provide a handy sanctuary from predators, mainly sharks and sometimes killer whales. Once back inside the bay birds (migrants and resident) could be seen congregating in the shallows, waiting for the delivery of food courtesy of every incoming tide. Further out, flocks of short-tailed shearwaters (muttonbirds) skimmed the waves, just weeks away from their annual migration (usually starting on Anzac Day) north to the Bering Sea, between Alaska and Russia. The 15,000 kilometre journey ensures the birds - one of the most populace species on earth - enjoy a perpetual summer. Last year the mutton birds died in their thousands while returning to their Western Port and Bass Strait islands rookeries, with bodies washed ashore along the entire east coast of Australia. This year they appear to have arrived in their usual numbers and on time. “The birds arrived back in good numbers this year, which is amazing given how many died last year,” Phillip Island Nature Parks' ranger Graeme Burgan told The News in November. “The birds are arriving back at the moment from their honeymoon to lay eggs. There are some dead ones
Voyage of exploration: Australian fur seals spend much of their time safely out of the water at Seal Rocks (above) where they can be viewed by boat of from The Nobbies visitor centre on Phillip Island, below. Passengers from the Sea Sprinter disembark at Elizabeth Island to be greeted by its owner, Anne Tillig. Pictures: Keith Platt
on the beaches here but we always get a few each year.” On board the Sea Sprinter – owned by Phillip Island Nature Parks – passengers were told about the unforseen effects of translocating koalas from French Island to the Mornington Peninsula (permanent loss of blue gums near Sandy Point) and the successful buyback of private properties to extend the penguin reserve on Phillip Island. “Today’s boat trip was a great example of how the Catchment Committee brings people together to exchange information and ideas,” Western Port Catchment Committee executive officer Ian Stevenson said.
“This was a chance to explore the southern section of Western Port and see our marine environment up close. For many people this was their first chance to explore this area firsthand.” Biosphere executive officer Cecelia Witton said the trip enabled those aboard “to exchange ideas on how we can continue to work together to foster conservation and sustainable development for the Western Port Biosphere”. The catchment committee - auspiced by the Biosphere Foundation - is a liaison group interested in the sustainability of the Western Port catchment region.
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A sensational new offering of just 4 residences about to commence construction, each designed with an essence on space & light with open planed living, high ceiling, neutral tones throughout & & coupled with high quality finishes plus the added bonus of huge stamp duty savings to early purchasers! Each new villa & townhouse offering a carefully planned design incorporating 3 bedrooms, masters with FES & WIR, huge stone topped kitchen, open plan living & dining leading out to the paved private & secure entertaining area. The double storey townhouses offer a spacious 2nd living zone upstairs & the front townhouse its own street frontage & undercover balcony boosting a lovely bay aspect.
If the time has come to make a sea change, downsize or a simple lifestyle change then you will find this stunning new development hard to beat. With a variety of different offerings available to an exclusive few, from 2BR single storey villas to larger 3BR single storey residences with double garages or 4BR double storey townhouses with dual living areas and 3 bathrooms. Luxurious inclusions include stone benchtops & s/steel appliances to kitchens, ducted heating and air-conditioning, main bedrooms with WIR & FES and open plan living areas. If you want to live in cosmopolitan Mornington and be close to famous beaches, restaurants, shops, golf courses and all the Peninsula has to offer then this is your chance. 1-7/44-46 Alameda Avenue Inspect by appointment Contact Kayn Luff 0416 265 337 Rod Morahan 0498 965 555
1-4/10 Van Ness Avenue Inspect by appointment Contact Kayn Luff 0416 265 337
MORNINGTON
$475,000 - $495,000
A CLASS ACT This property seamlessly encompasses both stylish and contemporary living coupled with a convenient position close to Bentons Square Shopping Centre, transport & parks. Privately situated in a small group of only 3 is this 3 bedroom (master with FES & BIR’s) unit boasting spacious feel, an as new presentation. With a large open plan living room, stylish kitchen with S/S appliances & dishwasher, adjacent meals area leading out to the low maintenance, private & secure rear garden. • Ensuite and large built in robes to the master bedroom • Ducted heating • Reverse cycle air conditioning • Auto double garage • Quiet well established area All on a single level this residence is perfect for active retirees, downsizers, young couples or investors alike.
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GEOFF LUFF DIRECTOR 0416 142 336
MAUREEN GILLHAM LICENSED ESTATE AGENT 0418 558 777
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JADE WILSON PROPERTY MANAGER 5975 7733
STEVE CONLEY ROD MORAHAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LICENSED ESTATE AGENT 0428 389 670 0498 965 555
ROBERT LOSCHIAVO INSPECTION HOST 0418 563 580
JAN MEYER ACCOUNTS 5975 7733
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2/50 Oakland Street Inspect Saturday 11-11.30am or by appointment Contact Kayn Luff 0416 265 337
WENDY O’HALLORAN EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT 5975 7733
SASHA PORTBURY RECEPTION 5975 7733
Shop 2, 188-194 Main Street Mornington www.conleyluff.com.au
Conley
5975 7733
MORNINGTON
$690,000 - $740,000
MORNINGTON
$699,000
LUXURIOUS BEACHSIDE LIVING
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Get in early & save on stamp duty with this stunning townhouse on its own title & offering carefree convenience of a low maintenance lifestyle coupled with a prized position minutes walk to Main St shops and restaurants, Wilson Reserve and moments from Fishermans Beach. This exquisite 3 bedroom town residence delivers 21.3 squares of executive building with an emphasis on space & light from the well thought out floor plan that offers open plan living & includes all the extras you would come to expect with a coveted position such as this! IMAGES FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY
Inspect by appointment Contact Kayn Luff 0416 265 337
12 & 14 Illuka Place
LIFESTYLE LIVING ON ONE LEVEL
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MORNINGTON
UNIT 1$749,000 - UNIT 2 $729,000
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Currently under construction this stunning single level development of only 2, with completion due late May 2015 and each offering a great combination of sleek architecture & contemporary finishes coupled with their own street frontages. Located centrally to both Mornington & Mount Martha also offering easy access to Bentons Square Shopping Centre along with public transport, walking trails & sandy beaches are these CONTEMPORARY CONVENIENCE 3 2 2 unique & seldom found single storey residences. To be built to exacting standards & with a convenient location only minutes stroll to boutique cafes & shopping on Main Street as well as to the white sands of Mills beach are these free standing new homes offering individual titles. Promising an easy care beachside lifestyle combined with brilliant saving on stamp duty making these stylish new homes an ideal choice. Designed with an essence on space, light & functionality with each offering 3 bedrooms with downstairs master with FES & WIR, an open plan living/ dining/kitchen area downstairs, a 2nd living space upstairs & a double auto garage. 45a & 45b Bentons Road Inspect by appointment Contact Kayn Luff 0416 265 337 1 & 2 / 9 Campbell Grove
MORNINGTON
$700,000 - $750,000
Inspect by appointment Contact Kayn Luff 0416 265 337
SAFETY BEACH
$650,000 - $720,000
STYLISH & SOPHISTICATED SEASIDE LIVING
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Sought-after front villa, only moments from Main Street with a a distinct look & great street appeal. This 1 owner home has as new presentation combined with its savvy design including celestory windows, 3 big bedrooms, master suite with fitted WIR & FES, a great two-pac kitchen has Miele appliances & loads of cupboards, large formal dining space & open living area leads to the covered entertaining area. Contributing to the versatile layout & lifestyle opportunity for retirees, holiday makers or executive couples is the fact of having piece of mind with the secure gated complex. This villa is the only one boasting its own pedestrian entry gate separate from the common area, along with split system heating & cooling throughout, an auto double garage with internal access & with no common walls to any others.
GEOFF LUFF DIRECTOR 0416 142 336
MAUREEN GILLHAM LICENSED ESTATE AGENT 0418 558 777
JADE WILSON PROPERTY MANAGER 5975 7733
STEVE CONLEY ROD MORAHAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LICENSED ESTATE AGENT 0428 389 670 0498 965 555
2
40 Spinnaker Terrace Inspect Saturday 2-2.30pm or by appointment Contact Kayn Luff 0416 265 337 Rod Morahan 0498 965 555
1/81 Barkly Street Inspect Sat 2-2.30pm or by appointment Contact Kayn Luff 0416 265 337
KAYN LUFF DIRECTOR 0416 265 337
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The very essence of modern seaside living has been beautifully captured in this contemporary coastal home just moments to the beach. Ideal as a luxury weekender or superb permanent home, this surprisingly spacious home exhibits quality and class at every turn, delivering the epitome of lifestyle living. A spacious light filled, split level floor plan has master bedroom with WIR & FES, 2nd bedroom & 2nd bathroom, large open plan living area opposite the deluxe kitchen and large entertaining deck. Two more bedroms, the main bathroom, rumpups room, double garage and plenty of under house storage are on the ground level. Complete with all the mod cons including ducted heating & cooling and quality tiling throughout.
ROBERT LOSCHIAVO INSPECTION HOST 0418 563 580
JAN MEYER ACCOUNTS 5975 7733
WENDY O’HALLORAN EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT 5975 7733
SASHA PORTBURY RECEPTION 5975 7733
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Shop 2, 188-194 Main Street Mornington www.conleyluff.com.au
Conley
5975 7733
MORNINGTON
OFFERS OVER $1,300,000
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PARKLANDS Located only a 300m stroll to Main Street, Mornington & 600m to beautiful beaches is this magnificent near new single storey home. With a flawless design & built to exacting standards with no expense spared this home is sure to answer your every whim! Boasting a massive 26sq of luxury living & including all the designer finishes you would expect. •3 bedrooms (huge master suite with FES & WIR) •2 zoned living areas •Deluxe two-pac kitchen with Miele oven & induction cook top •Butler’s Pantry •Wine cellar •Floor to ceiling tiling to all wet areas •Stone benchtops •Grohe tapware •Villeroy & Boch toilets & basins •Ducted refrigerated cooling & heating with individual thermostats & ‘Real Flame’ gas fire place •3m ceilings •Double garage
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31 Empire Street Inspect Sat 1-1.30pm or by appointment Contact Kayn Luff 0416 265 337 Rod Morahan 0498 965 555
FOR SALE BY EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
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TO THE MANOR BORN Hidden away on a tranquil 5 acre setting, this granite stone building features five gables in a Cape Cod style. Offering two residences under the one roof line, separated by a 4 vehicle carport, downstairs is the main residence with 3 bedrooms, bathroom, toilet and laundry, large open plan lounge & dining room, renovated kitchen with Caesarstone benches, and separate TV room with African slate tile floors throughout. Upstairs is a large bedroom, ensuite, art studio and gentlemans retreat. The second residence has a downstairs bedroom, lounge,dining and kitchen area, bathroom and laundry, whilst upstairs is another large lounge and second bedroom with ensuite. Both residences are complemented by beautiful plantation shutters and air-conditioning. About one acre of the property is residential, the remaining 4 acres are separated by Warranginne Creek, with a bridge accessing the paddocks where there are two loose boxes. The property also has dual access, and the dual occupancy would be perfect for a B&B (STCA).
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MAUREEN GILLHAM LICENSED ESTATE AGENT 0418 558 777
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JADE WILSON PROPERTY MANAGER 5975 7733
STEVE CONLEY ROD MORAHAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LICENSED ESTATE AGENT 0428 389 670 0498 965 555
ROBERT LOSCHIAVO INSPECTION HOST 0418 563 580
JAN MEYER ACCOUNTS 5975 7733
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6 Pineview Lane Inspect By Appointment Contact Geoff Luff 0416 142 336
WENDY O’HALLORAN EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT 5975 7733
SASHA PORTBURY RECEPTION 5975 7733
Shop 2, 188-194 Main Street Mornington www.conleyluff.com.au
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5975 7733
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A fantastic location only minutes stroll from lovely walking trails & sandy beaches, providing an ideal setting for these new individually titled luxury homes, sitting opposite lovely open parkland & easy walk to local strip shops & cafe! Designed with an emphasis on space, light & functionality each of these stunning modern masterpieces will be finished to exacting standards & with all the mod cons one would expect for a home in this highly sought location. Comprising of 24.19sq of luxury living plus auto d/garage & sitting on a substantial allotment for a townhouse of approx 362m2 with a great northerly aspect to the rear gardens.
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49 Prince Street
FOR LEASE - MORNINGTON
FREEHOLD ONLY
354 MAIN STREET
Available with vacant possession, or tenant is in place, this presents a unique opportunity to purchase a constant income stream? It is also has capital growth potential or you could develop further or sick of operating your business from home move it here and get exposed. To be auctioned on-site
RARE PPORTUNITY WITH MAIN STREET FRONTAGE Plenty of parking with rear access Possible medical centre or health related industry
Inspect by appointment Contact Geoff Luff 0416 142 336 Rod Morahan 0498 965 555
205G Bayview Road Inspect by appointment Contact Geoff Luff 0416 142 336
MORNINGTON - COMMERCIAL
FOR SALE BY EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
UNIQUE MAIN STREET FREEHOLD For Sale By Expressions Of Interest - Closing Thursday 12th March at 12 Noon Q Commercial 1 zoning Q Land size 1913sqm
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Use your imagination (approx. 850m2) of building with plenty of off-street parking and space for improvement 327-331 Main Street Inspect by appointment Contact Geoff Luff 0416 142 336
KAYN LUFF DIRECTOR 0416 265 337
GEOFF LUFF DIRECTOR 0416 142 336
MAUREEN GILLHAM LICENSED ESTATE AGENT 0418 558 777
JADE WILSON PROPERTY MANAGER 5975 7733
STEVE CONLEY ROD MORAHAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LICENSED ESTATE AGENT 0428 389 670 0498 965 555
ROBERT LOSCHIAVO INSPECTION HOST 0418 563 580
JAN MEYER ACCOUNTS 5975 7733
WENDY O’HALLORAN EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT 5975 7733
SASHA PORTBURY RECEPTION 5975 7733
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Harcourts Mornington
Harcourts
Suite 2 / 1a Main Street 03 5970 8000 www.mornington.harcourts.com.au
SINCE 1888
AUCTION
Tyabb 21 Wellington Road
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Endless Family Enjoyment in Picturesque Setting Escape the city and get back to nature at this picturesque 2 acre (approx) peninsula property. Set among a prestigious neighbourhood of small acreages, just moments from Tyabb Primary School and Flinders Christian Community College the enchanting 3 BR homestead offers fabulous space, stunning character and a touch of luxury. Featuring a crackling open fireplace, a soothing corner bath, master with ensuite and 2 living areas opening to the verandah and alfresco terrace. With a gourmet orchard including peach, plum, nectarine, apples, figs, pear, apricot and cherry trees. Other features include a separate citrus grove, a mature olive grove, a dam and tanks to supply water to the property, a chicken pen, machinery shed and even a separate studio or home office. A collection of bush tucker species and uncommon edible plants can be discovered throughout the gardens. AUCTION Saturday 14th March at 12 noon View www.harcourts.com.au Open Saturday 2.30-3.00pm or anytime by appointment Malcolm Parkinson 0421 704 246 E malcolm.parkinson@harcourts.com.au Lauren Wild 0413 487 179 E lauren.wild@harcourts.com.au
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Mornington 14 Williams Road
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Mornington 8 St Mitchell Circuit
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Exclusive Beachside Address
Excellent Value! Substantial Home On Large Allotment
A position of privilege with the beach at the end of the street and Main Street’s incredible selection of restaurants and boutiques just walking distance, this luxury single-storey townhouse proudly delivers the very best of Mornington’s beachside lifestyle on a silver platter. Heavenly for those who like to start the day with a stroll on the beach, meet friends at Mornington’s many venues or finish the day with a drink on the deck or a champagne in the 10-seater outdoor jacuzzi. The elegant contemporary residence features impressive open plan living and entertaining space with 9.5m ceilings, a modern kitchen with all Miele appliances and doors spilling out to the sundeck and spa. Also features a master ensuite and walk-in robe, double remote garage, tinted windows, aircon, intercom entry, wiring for surround sound, and provision for a future upper level extension.
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Sue Monaghan 0400 481 862
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Fresh country feeling in family friendly location overlooking reserve Two formal living rooms, providing privacy and space to relax Ducted heating/cooling throughout Stunning landscaped gardens, wide street frontage, 1000m2 (approx) Wide street provides easy access for manoeuvring caravans, boats, trailers, off street parking
E sue.monaghan@harcourts.com.au
Malcolm Parkinson 0421 704 246 E malcolm.parkinson@harcourts.com.au
Janet McNeill 0419 503 327
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Harcourts Mornington
Harcourts
Suite 2 / 1a Main Street 03 5970 8000 www.mornington.harcourts.com.au
SINCE 1888
SOLD
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Mornington 1/44 Beleura Hill Road
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Mount Martha 19 Tal Tals Crescent
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Charm and Convenience Beachside Mornington
The Genuine Family Entertainer
Set in a fabulous complex with only 4 on the block this unit has it all for both charm and convenience. Mills beach is at the end of the road, Main Street shops/ cafes, medical virilities, hospitals, schools, transport and all that Mornington is famous for are close by as is the Beleura Hill shops and Mornington golf course. This single storey unit features 3 bedrooms, main with ensuite, family bathroom, lounge, family room, kitchen/meals area, separate laundry and double remote garage. You are made comfortable all year round with ducted heating and ducted refrigerated cooling, how good is that? The outdoor entertainment area is in a lovely garden setting complete with a garden shed. This fabulous unit would be ideal for retirees, professional couples or the astute investor.
Designed for people who love to entertain, this private & very functional beachside family home on a large 900+ sqm block ‘ticks all the boxes’ that most people are searching for. Comprises: 3-4 bedrooms (bedrooms 1 & 3 both have full ensuites) formal lounge plus large family meals area, big kitchen with updated stainless steel appliances including dishwasher & walk in pantry, gas ducted heating & ceiling fans. Other features include: An oversized single garage with auto door plus rear roller door for easy backyard access, heaps of off street parking & the bonus of a stunning fully tiled solar heated in-ground pool – Act quick !.
Terry Young 0419 503 327
Andrew Gillespie
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0414 680 512
E andrew.gillespie@harcourts.com.au
AUCTION
Mornington 1 St Mitchell Circuit
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Dual Family Living In Secluded Estate • 6 bedrooms including self contained studio apartment with reverse cycle heat/cooling • 3 zoned living areas plus storage galore throughout the home • Ducted heating throughout and evaporative cooling upstairs • 2.16kw solar electricity & solar hot water service • Double remote-controlled garage plus separate single car garage/workshop; water tanks • Walk to wetlands park, Mornington’s Main Street & the beachlking distance to St McCartans Junior College & Mornington High School, • Easy access to the Peninsula Link and all major access roads to the city and Portsea AUCTION Saturday 21st March at 11.00am View www.harcourts.com.au Open Saturday 2.30-3.00pm or anytime by appointment Janet McNeill 0419 503 327
E janet.mcneill@harcourts.com.au
www.harcourts.com.au
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Harcourts Rosebud 1011-1013 Point Nepean Road, 5950 2500 www.rosebud.harcourts.com.au
SINCE 1888
FOR SALE
HUGE PRICE REDUCTIONS. Purchase now and pay NO STAMP DUTY!
Rosebud 1-18/9 Mount Arthur Avenue
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‘Arthur Mews’ - Your New Lifestyle Awaits If you are looking for a low maintenance option without compromising on space and quality, you should take a close look at `Arthur Mews’. This quality affordable single level living development offers spacious three bedroom, two bathroom designs in a convenient tranquil location only minutes away from Rosebud central and all that the peninsula has to offer. Features include quality brick construction, functional spacious and individual floor plans incorporating full ensuites and walk in robes to the master bedroom, built in robes to all other bedrooms, lavish designer stone bench top kitchens with Smeg stainless-steel appliances including dishwasher and loads of pot draws and cupboard space, all tiles to wet areas, feature Bamboo flooring to entrance and main living zones plus up market carpets to all bedrooms, 1.5 kw solar system and solar hot water unit with back up Rinnai instantaneous unit, Braemar gas ducted heating and evaporative cooling throughout, double remote garages, alfresco areas and fully landscaped gardens. Take advantage of the heavily reduced prices on townhouses 11 – 17, and if purchased prior to the 31st March, 2015, we will even pay your stamp duty! Call Chris Wilson today for your free information pack! For Sale $459,000 - $495,000 View www.harcourts.com.au Inspect Contact agent Chris Wilson 0417 147 307
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Harcourts Rosebud 1011-1013 Point Nepean Road, 5950 2500 www.rosebud.harcourts.com.au
SINCE 1888
AUCTION
MUST BE SOLD
McCrae 2 The Boulevard
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‘Arthur Mews’ - Your New Lifestyle Awaits If jaw dropping, 180 deg views across the bay to the heads, Melbourne town and a magical show of night lights surrounding the bay is what you’re looking for; this contemporary limestone home has got it all! Benchmark in design, in tune with the environment and perfectly moulded in to the McCrae hillside, this is a showcase of outstanding design with views from every angle, offering a lifestyle of sophistication on multiple levels. Features include; grand entry foyer, soaring floor to ceiling glass, beautiful timber floors and quality carpet, polished aluminium, glass balustrades. Separate master bedroom wing with its own private viewing balcony, lavishly appointed ensuite with free standing bath. A further 2 guest bedroom’s (one with private balcony) all with BIR`s and a good sized study or 4th bedroom. Divine lounge room with suspended feature fireplace; Bi-Folds that extend to an elaborate alfresco deck. Sleek modern kitchen with combination granite, Caesarstone bench tops and butler’s pantry that is central to the open plan dining and family room. Ducted heating, plus 2 x split cooling systems. Internal access to remote DLUG plus separate rear off street parking for third vehicle, boat or van. This outstanding property is set amongst pristine landscaped native gardens incorporating a large veggie patch and water tanks. Approx 43 + squares under roofline with far too many features to list. Your private inspection is a must! AUCTION Saturday 28th March at 2.00pm View www.harcourts.com.au Inspect Saturday 1.30-2.00pm or anytime by appointment Chris Wilson 0417 147 307
E chris.wilson@harcourts.com.au
www.rosebud.harcourts.com.au
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jacobsandlowe.com.au
ESTATE AGENTS SINCE 1905
32 COOLART ROAD, BALNARRING
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For Sale: $1,750,000 - $1,850,000
‘Harkaway’ - 77 acres (approx) Overlooking an ornamental lake and amongst a sprawling garden featuring an array of mature trees sits this generous double brick home in a wonderfully private setting. Conveniently set mid way between Somers beach and Balnarring, the property is suitable for a variety of agricultural or horticultural uses with existing electric fencing, stockyards & reticulated water (mains connection) whilst a small Blackwood and Radiata pine plantation was established many years ago. The mid 80’s home offers many of the hallmarks of contemporary living through its zoned floor-plan, generous natural light and enormous open-plan living space set between two bedroom wings. Taking advantage of the northerly orientation are a sun-room and a pergola perfect for relaxed entertaining, whilst the kitchen is favoured by a large butlers style pantry.
Inspect: As advertised or by appointment
Cameron McDonald 0418 330 916
4/52 WILSONS ROAD, MORNINGTON
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2
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Ideal Location With the beach, shops & park at your doorstep, this just has to be the perfect position to live. This double storey townhouse offers a spacious floor plan & a gourmet kitchen with stone bench tops & stainless steel appliances, for the cook in the family, conveniently situated next to a spacious living area giving easy access to the merbau deck; perfect for entertaining! Upstairs you have a large master bedroom with walk-in robe & full ensuite. Two further bedrooms are serviced by a large family bathroom, all finished in neutral toning. Other extras include hydronic heating, R/C air-con, ducted vacuum and alarm system. With public transport and all amenities close by, your car can stay in the large double garage and you can enjoy the luxury of being able to walk to everything! An inspection is sure to impress.
For Sale : $690,000 - $740,000 Inspect: Sat 1-1.30pm or by appointment
Vivienne Spencer 0402 246 081
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Shop 11, 210 Dunns Road, Mornington 5976 8899
81 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill 5989 2364
jacobsandlowe.com.au
ESTATE AGENTS SINCE 1905
7/800 NEPEAN HIGHWAY, MORNINGTON
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Beautifully Renovated & Affordable This totally renovated unit in a block of only 8 will surely impress with its style, space and presentation. Perfectly positioned close to Bentons Square shops with public transport at your fingertips and walking distance to the beach and Dava Drive shops, this immaculate & impressive unit offers 2 bedrooms with BIR’s, central bathroom with laundry facilities, open plan living and dining and a stylish new kitchen leading to a low maintenance contemporary courtyard. Other features include new stainless steel appliances, integrated dishwasher drawer, reverse-cycle air-conditioning, polished timber floors, lock-up garage and more. This is a terrific opportunity to enter the Mornington market and enjoy our much sought after seaside lifestyle. Ideal for first home buyer, retiree or astute investor.
For Sale: $345,000 - $375,000 Inspect: As advertised or by appointment
Susan Clavin 0417 141 007
AUCTION UNLESS SOLD PRIOR
5/769 ESPLANADE, MORNINGTON
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MILLION DOLLAR BAY VIEWS - without the price tag! Bay Views - Tick! Great Location - Tick! Fantastic Investment - Tick! All the boxes are ticked with this amazing renovated two bedroom apartment. Fabulous views from each room. Gorgeous character-filled original timber floors. Open plan lounge, sitting & dining area adjoins a good sized kitchen with dishwasher, new hotplate and oven. Two double bedrooms with built-in robes. A new bathroom, separate toilet and laundry facilities are conveniently placed between the two bedrooms. Split system air-con/heating. Single garage. Walk to beach, town, movie theatre, great restaurants, local hotel! One of six in the block of a quiet harmonious group; whether you are looking to downsize, holiday home, single or couples or investment property - this one is it!
Auction: Saturday 28th March at 11am Inspect: Saturday at 11am or by appointment
Kay Jeffs 0419 108 124
220 Main Street, Mornington 5976 5900
Shop 11, 210 Dunns Road, Mornington 5976 8899
81 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill 5989 2364
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56 Nunns Road, MORNINGTON $950,000 - $995,000 Jacobs & Lowe, 220 Main Street, Mornington, 5976 5900 Karin Mander, 0409 597 508
IMMACULATE and spacious, this handsome double storey home is located right in the centre of the Fishermans Beach area and is just steps from beach tracks and a lovely, open parkland space. The home is well-laid out, with the main bedroom – featuring ensuite bathroom, a kitchen boasting stainless-steel appliances, and a comfortable living room all located on the ground floor. There is internal access from the double garage. Upstairs are three more bedrooms with built-in robes, a second bathroom, and a spacious living room is flooded with natural light. The home presents in as-new condition and all the necessities for comfortable family living such as ducted heating and vacuum systems, airconditioning and splendid Victorian ash timber floors are right here.
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3 Exford Drive, MORNINGTON Saturday March 21 at 11.30am Ray White Real Estate, 5/117-133 Main Street, Mornington Peter Cincotta, 0411 888 770
IF you are searching for a spacious family home that can offer four bedrooms and two bathrooms this neat, low-maintenance property could be the one. Set on a fenced 710 square metre block, there is plenty of room here for the family to spread out and enjoy. Three living areas include a pleasant open-plan zone in the centre with a meals area adjoining the smart kitchen. To either side, is a separate formal lounge and dining area, closer to the entry, and towards the main bedroom is a second large living area leading out to an undercover entertaining area which increases the living space further still. The main bedroom has ensuite with spa bath, and a walk-in robe, with the other bedrooms all featuring built-in robes and sharing access to the main bathroom. Situated within easy reach of schools, shops and transport, this family-friendly home will be an attractive proposition for budget buyers and investors with a keen eye for value.
MOUNT MARTHA 13 Barrow Street
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With stunning expansive views across the bay this unique residence spread graciously across a unique 948 sqm (approx) allotment features a spacious living/dining area on the lower level which opens up onto a beautiful timber decked patio while the upstairs area gives the property maximum x factor with a fabulous parents retreat with a luxurious bathroom, workout room or study, & separate kitchenette allowing you to enjoy & take in the summer sun overlooking the bay whilst you make yourself at home.
For SALE INSPECT CONTACT OFFICE
$770,000 - $820,000 Saturday 1.30-2.00pm or by appointment Dimitri Tantantis 0425 863 681 172 Main Street, Mornington, 5975 4999
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Chris Berryman 0439 313 175 Mornington 172 Main Street
Dimitri Tantantis 0425 863 681
5975 4999
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168 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888 Tyabb
For Sale
16 Peach Grove, Tyabb
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City Chic Meets Country Tranquility Renovated with a designer’s eye for style, this exciting property combines the luxury of 2.75 blissful acres, approx, with a cosmopolitan four-bedroom, two-bathroom family home with stunning views to Westernport Bay and French Island. Superb formal and casual living zones complement a sleek stone kitchen with induction cooking and knock-out entertaining cabana. Every luxury is here from zoned underfloor heating to R/C air conditioning and garaging for three cars. The fully fenced farmlet offers excellent amenity from remote gates to a picturesque dam, flourishing orchard and kitchen garden. Soak up the tranquility of this first class property while enjoying close proximity to Tyabb Village and schools.
Price Inspect Contact
$980,000 - $1,080,000 Saturday 2.00–2.30pm Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 Rhiannon Kairys 0405 237 570 bowmanandcompany.com.au
Mount Eliza
For Sale
13 Warana Way, Mount Eliza
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24 Meadow Crest Circuit, MOUNT MARTHA $420,000 plus LJ Hooker Real Estate, 228 Main Street, Mornington, 5976 6700 Robert Lewis, 0450 209 007
SURE to get the buying impulses racing, this well-positioned, free-standing townhouse offers a peaceful outlook and quiet position. Built about 12 years ago, the presentation of the home is excellent, with easy care lawns and gardens sure to make this property appeal to retirees and investors. There are three bedrooms upstairs including the larger main bedroom featuring a walk-in robe and a dual-entry bathroom. Downstairs is the main living area which incorporates a comfortable lounge with tiled floors, a meals area and a neat kitchen with stainless-steel under bench oven and rangehood. From the dining area there is access out to the private, well-fenced backyard. Measuring about 154 square metres (16 square), from the street there is a double garage with internal access, and at the rear, a paved patio area.
6 Lake View Lane, SAFETY BEACH $650,000 - $700,000 Stockdale & Leggo Real Estate, 193 Point Nepean Road, Dromana, 5987 3233 John Sanderson, 0407 457 340
SET within the Mount Martha Valley Estate, just metres from the golf course, and only a short walk to the beach, this sensational, single-level home is immaculately presented inside and out. Get more out of your golden years with this superb lifestyle home just perfect for golfers and with all the services of the resort at your fingertips. The home has fantastic dining and living options all with beautifully tiled floors or polished floorboards. A large open-plan zone incorporates a splendid kitchen boasting Smeg appliances including a stainless-steel oven and hotplates, there is a separate rumpus room and formal lounge, with four bedrooms all featuring carpeted floors including the main bedroom with ensuite and a walk-in robe. For convenience there is gas ducted heating and ducted evaporative cooling throughout, From the street there is a double garage under the roof line that has drive through access to a covered verandah, perfect for storing the caravan or golf cart. Manicured gardens surround the home which is set on a fenced 759 square metre block.
168 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888 Mount Martha
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38 Alexandria Road, Mount Martha Land Ahoy This 890sqm, allotment, approx, is one of the last opportunities of its kind to build your dream home from the ground up in beachside Mount Martha. Backing onto Sunshine Reserve, the level allotment enjoys a tranquil setting to be enjoyed for a lifetime. The location is second to none with Mount Martha Primary School, South Beach and the Village all nearby. Price $495,000 Inspect By Appointment Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 Amy Day 0408 559 086 bowmanandcompany.com.au
Be by the Sea side. Feel the sand between your toes. Bowman and Company, Mornington Peninsula’s real estate experts, helping you find your ideal home or sell your current one. The beach is closer than you think. ! Contact us today to find out more.
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REAL ESTATE PARTNERS Mornington
Mornington Peninsula $990,000 - $1,100,000
1/632 Esplanade Front Row Seats! Live a life of luxury in this stunning home of 3 bedrooms plus study with the sparkling water of Port Phillip Bay glistening in front of you. Polished timber Áoors throughout the living areas and tall ceilings highlight the spacious feel of this remarkable home. Featuring a brilliant kitchen with Caesar stone bench tops, glass splashback and Bosch stainless steel appliances. The kitchen is central to the spacious living room which spills through a huge bank of bi-fold doors to the sizable deck with bay views. The large main bedroom has a private balcony, large walk in robe and a gorgeous ensuite bathroom with full sized spa, double vanities and rain head shower. The remaining two double bedrooms are both with built in robes. This stunning home is complete with climate control with reverse cycle split systems, alarm with video monitoring, keyless entry, remote blinds and oversized double remote garage with internal entry. The exceptional feature of this masterpiece is the huge rooftop entertaining deck with stunning views of the bay and over Mornington. With a low maintenance private rear courtyard that is perfect for entertaining, this is one of the best lifestyle properties around. Virtually no maintenance, an abundance of living space, luxurious Ànishes and bay views. Walk to beaches and enjoy all the perks of a front row position. Make your move now!
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40 Serenity Way Amazing space, how sweet that sounds!
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‘Mornington Peninsula’s most trusted real estate agent’
85 SummerÀeld Drive Super SummerÀeld Style
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1 Samuel Way Modern grandeur meets designer style!
So much more than meets the eye, this fabulous four-bedroom family home combines amazing space for the growing family with picture-perfect presentation and a bumper-sized block offering loads of space for the kids to play.
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23 Davies Street, BITTERN Offers over $740,000 Ray White Real Estate, 69 High Street, Hastings, 5979 4177 Elizabeth Wall, 0417 528 042
TUCKED away in a quiet, leafy pocket of Bittern, along a no-through road, this property is the epitome of privacy and tranquillity. Set on about 8000 square metres, the home has a great sense of light and space with large windows bringing the lush outdoor surroundings right into the living areas. A sunken formal lounge has an open fire place, and children get a space of their own with an equally spacious rumpus room. Timber floorboards feature throughout the casual meals area that adjoins the galley-style kitchen, which offers plenty of storage space and a stainless-steel oven and gas cooktop. The main bedroom has a walk-in robe and ensuite, with two more bedrooms sharing the main bathroom, there is also a well-fitted laundry. Outside, the undercover deck will be perfect for entertaining, with other external improvements including a big American-style barn and separate workshop with shed. The land is divided into two paddocks and main services are all connected.
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934 Nepean Highway, MORNINGTON $565,000 plus ConleyLuff Real Estate, 2/188 Main Street, Mornington, 5975 7733 Kayn Luff, 0416 265 337
THIS modern double-storey residence is set towards the back of the block to provide privacy from busy Nepean Highway. The versatile floor plan will cater to a growing family with large living areas upstairs and down, including a large multi-purpose room upstairs that has it’s own entry and powder room, making it perfect for extended family or twentysomethings who still live at home. In addition there are four bedrooms – the main bedroom has a walk-in robes and ensuite, with remaining bedrooms sharing a third bathroom. A gleaming kitchen has polished concrete benchtops and stainless-steel appliances with an adjacent meals and family area seamlessly opening to an alfresco entertaining area with timber deck courtesy of concertina sliding doors. High ceilings greatly accentuate the sense of space throughout the home which also features air-conditioning and a double garage to complete what is an outstanding package.
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ROSEBUD 437 Waterfall Gully Road Large family home on big block
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ROSEBUD WEST 2/3-5 Brendel Street Huge Holiday Rental Return
Set on approx. 1100m2 amongst a natural setting, this fully renovated residence has cool tones and soft furnishings. Boasting a galley kitchen, large bedrooms, stunning bathroom with walk in shower and double vanities, outside is a wonderful decked area with shower, landscaped grounds providing ample room for parking boats or a caravan, side access and a JDUGHQ VKHG :LWKLQ ZDONLQJ GLVWDQFH WR WKH EHDFK VKRSV DQG VSRUWLQJ ÀHOGV
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Set in an elevated position on 770m2 (approx.) this multi-level home has a separately zoned lounge area on the second storey offering bay & coastal glimpses over the tree tops. Downstairs you will appreciate the neutral tones and original features with a lovely kitchen and adjoining dining and lounge with views over the front and rear gardens. 2BR’s share the main bathroom, with the main bedroom featuring WIR & FES. Boasting all the comforts with ducted heating, wood combustion heater and airconditioning. Contact Exclusive Agent.
Near-new and well presented, this modern home integrates indoor and outdoor living with a smartly configured floorplan catering for all family requirements. The master bedroom features FES & WIR, light-filled living zones at the rear of the home include lounge and dining area, a theatre room and family zone. The spacious kitchen has s/steel appliances, glass splashback and plenty of bench space. The entertaining hub has a decked area with room for a pool (STCA). Additional features include double garage. Contact Exclusive Agent.
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PRICE $330,000 Offers Over VIEW Saturday 1:30-2:00pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996
HASTINGS 2 & 3 / 257 Marine Parade
BITTERN IS THE NEW BALNARRING
BRAND NEW & READY FOR YOU!
For those looking for a quality unit within a well-built and well-designed complex this needs your immediate attention. Including GDH and air-con, double garage and landscaping to the front and rear of the property. Caesarstone benchtops and s/steel appliances to kitchen with LCD downlights to entry. Finished with fly screens, letterbox and clothes line. Save on stamp duty and get in now. Two-bedroom unit also available. Contact Exclusive Agent.
Two brand new units perfect for investors and first home buyers alike. Featuring two or three bedrooms, main with WIR and dualentry bathroom, stainless steel appliances to the kitchen, gas ducted heating and down lights throughout, neutral carpets and feature tiles to wet areas. There is internal access from the single garage, a paved outdoor entertaining area and a water tank. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get your foot in the door. Contact Exclusive Agent.
PRICE From $310,000 VIEW Saturday 11:30-12:00pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996
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Backing onto parkland and just moments from Balnarring Beach and the general store, this 4BR home has comfortable living areas with air conditioning, a wood combustion heater and two bathrooms. The kitchen has an electric oven, a dishwasher, and there is a servery window through to the main living area. Step outdoors to an enormous alfresco entertaining area, surrounded by native flora and fauna. Other features include a single garage and a handy garden shed. Contact Exclusive Agent.
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PRICE $560,000 VIEW By Appointment AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996
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As big as a house and best value in town, this quality 3BR unit at rear of complex is suited to first home buyers, investors or retirees. The home is near new and features a beautiful modern kitchen with s/steel appliances, two bedrooms with BIR’s and main bedroom with FES & WIR, huge open-plan lounge and meals area with ducted heating and feature down lights throughout. Outside boasts a low maintenance courtyard, paved entertaining area and double garage with remote. Contact Exclusive Agent.
Set behind a high front hedge this private home has a front verandah providing cover from the afternoon sun. Step inside and you will instantly feel at home with traditional period features such ornate cornices, high ceilings with picture rails and traditional doors. This affordable 3BR home consists of galley kitchen with dishwasher, meals area, separate lounge, ducted heating, s/system air-con, polished floorboards throughout and a double garage. This home exudes charm and ill suit those looking for their next project. Contact Exclusive Agent.
PRICE $320,000 VIEW Saturday 12:00-12:30pm AGENT Ken Brown 0402 868 368
PRICE $350,000 VIEW By Appointment AGENT Paige Brierley 0405 496 722
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6/82 High Street, HASTINGS Lease Price: $4593pcm plus GST and outgoings Agency: Barry Plant Real Estate, 172 Main Street, Mornington, 5975 4999 Agent: Stewart Lardner, 0419 539 072
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THIS prime retail premises measures about 266 square metres and has excellent frontage to the main street of town. There is rear access for deliveries and staff, with car parking spaces as part of the site. Currently established as a well-known electrical appliances retailer, the shop will suit a variety of retail businesses. A new lease is available from September 1.
OFFERED for sale for the first time in 50 years, this sensational beachside investment opportunity includes two prominent retail shops – both securely leased and zoned Commercial 1, and a separate residence. Situated in the tightly held shopping strip in Blairgowrie, these two premises are on their own title and measure about 114 square metres each. Directly opposite the foreshore, this will suit any investor or developer.
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Double frontage special
1/84 Mt Eliza Way, MOUNT ELIZA Price: $215,000 (no GST) Agency: Harcourts Limitless, 82 Mt Eliza Way, Mount Eliza, 9788 7400 Agent: Kara James, 0412 939 224
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JOIN the vibrant Mount Eliza village atmosphere with this popular restaurant that is licensed for indoor and outdoor dining till 11pm, 7 days a week. The floor size measures about 120 square metres and has a warm and welcoming fit-out including a full commercial kitchen.
ONE of the most prized locations along Main Street, this double fronted shop has rear access through to Octavia Street and floor space measures a healthy 155 square metres – which is air-conditioned.High vaulted ceilings accentuate the sense of space and there are a full complement of change and storage rooms, staff toilets and kitchen facilities. Attractive lease terms are on offer.
2815 - 2817 Point Nepean Road, BLAIRGOWRIE This Friday at 12pm Jacobs & Lowe Real Estate, 220 Main Street, Mornington, 5976 5900 Russell Murphy, 0407 839 184
65 Main Street, MORNINGTON $135,000 (fit-out only) or lease at $5083 per calendar month + GST + outgoings Kevin Wright Real Estate, 1/26 McLaren Place, Mornington, 5977 2255 Kevin Wright 0417 564 454
Mornington
commercial real estate directory Linda Ellis Mobile: 0400 480 397
Kevin Wright Mobile: 0417 564 454
Tony Latessa Mobile: 0412 525 151
Michelle Adams Mobile: 0407 743 858
Nichols Crowder 1 Colemans Road, CARRUM DOWNS 9775 1535
Kevin Wright Commercial 72 Main Street MORNINGTON 5977 2255
Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne Street, FRANKSTON Ph: 9781 1588
Jacobs & Lowe 220 Main Street, MORNINGTON 59765926
EMAIL: lindae@cd.nicholscrowder.com.au
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TURDAY 14 MARCH 2015 | 12.00pm - 4.00pm Event Program 1
David Collings Stadium Court No. 1
12.00pm - 4.00pm Badminton: Come and try social badminton, friendly games Pre-school Activities: Fun & fitness circuit with soft play matts, lets try to balance, lets dance and move around
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Free hoops clinics & junior hoops demonstrations 1.30pm - 2.30pm Australian basketballer Andrew Gaze will host basketball competitions for kids 2.30pm - 3.00pm Meet Andrew and get his signature 3.00pm - 4.00pm Free hoops clinics & junior hoops demonstrations
12.00pm - 1.00pm ANZ Tennis Hot Shots: Come and try the speed serve and hit the target competitions with free giveaways, ages 3+ 1.00pm - 4.00pm Watch Tennis Victoria Premier League Super Round: 6 Teams from across Victoria compete including the Mornington Missiles Women’s Team! 12.00pm - 4.00pm Free court Hire Raffle & Prizes
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12.00pm - 12.30pm High intensity interval class: Get moving with this full body, heart pumping class with Harley! 12.30pm - 1.00pm
1.00pm - 2.00pm Pilates: Challenge your core strength with Kathy!
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Cadio Box: Full body conditioning class. Can you impress Harley?
Table Tennis Rooms 12.00pm - 4.00pm Australian Table Tennis players Heming Hu & Sam Palmer will bring their skills to the table Every hour, on the hour: Watch a 15 minute demonstration match between Heming & Sam Public also have the chance to play social games for free and an opportunity to play with Heming & Sam
Viewing Platform
12.00pm - 1.00pm Meet and greet the coaches from Mornington Youth Club Gymnastics 12.00pm - 4.00pm Throughout the day you can see: • Males and Females Squad training • Jr’s Training and beginners
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Healthy Cooking Workshops with Sweet Pea
12.00pm - 4.00pm Get involved in some free hands on foodie fun, create some simply nutritious and delicious options for brilliant brekkies and lovely lunches From 12.30pm: Banana Berry Smoothies From 1.45pm: Rice Paper Roll Ups From 3pm: Brekkie Trifles
Prime movers, over fifties exercise class: You’re never too old to move with Debbie!
Childcare Activities
MP Table Tennis Association & Special Guests
Gymnastics
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12.00pm - 4.00pm Roving entertainers Face painting
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Pop up Youth Space
3.00pm - 4.00pm Pilates: Challenge your core strength with Kathy!
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Other organisations based at the Civic Reserve will be open with a range of activities for the whole family to enjoy Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery
12.00pm - 4.00pm Fitness studio workouts: Instructors on hand to demonstrate various ways you can achieve your goals
Oak Hill Gallery Mornington Botanical Rose Garden Mornington Croquet Club
See www.mornpen.vic.gov.au for further details
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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...
Improvements for Rosebud reserve Compiled by Melissa Walsh OWING to pressure on our space reports of the Flinders, Frankston and Hastings Councils, and other matters, are held over till our next issue. *** MRS Charles Bowes, senior of Frankston, and Rathdown Street, North Carlton, is up and about again, after a very severe illness. *** MR Leigh Bowes, youngest son of Mr and Mrs C. Bowes, has volunteered for active service, and is now in camp at Broadmeadows. *** A “Tipperary” fair will be held in the Mechanics’ hall on Easter Monday (April 5th) in aid of the local Roman Catholic Church. *** A PUBLIC meeting is convened for this (Saturday) evening, in the Frankston Mechanics Hall, for the purpose of organising a penny fund to go towards the Belgian Relief Fund. A good attendance is expected. *** THE Minister of Agriculture (Mr Hutchinson) will open the Somerville Show on Wednesday next at one o’clock. Owing to prior engagements the Governor is unable to be present on the occasion. *** MESSRS Brody and Mason held their fortnightly produce sale at Frankston, on Wednesday last, when a good supply of garden and dairy produce was forward, for which most satisfactory prices were realised. This market is
growing in favor both with sellers and buyers. *** ANOTHER of the old identities of the district has passed away in the person of Mr Fuller, uncle of Mrs Jacobs, of the Sunbeam Cafe, at the advanced age of 85 years. He came here over 30 years ago from Bendigo, and took up the occupation of cab driver, (the first in Frankston). Afterwards he carried on a bearding house in the premises now occupied by Mr Farmer, of Young Street. He left Frankston some 10 years ago, and took up his residence in Melbourne. He was buried in the Frankston cemetery on Saturday afternoon last. *** A DARING robbery was committed in Frankston on Sunday night or the early hours of Monday morning, when the premises of Mr D. McDonald, storekeeper, of Young St, was forcibly entered by cutting a hole in the door large enough to insert a hand and turn the key, which was on the inside of the door. About £20 worth of tobacco and cigarettes and a clock were taken, and on retiring, the robbers carefully relocked the door after them. Up to the present no clue has been obtained as to the perpetrators of the robbery. *** THE prize schedule of the 21st Annual Show of the Somerville Fruit growers’ Association is published on our third page, and the prizes offered are quite
up to the average of former years, and the prospects seem to be bright for this year’s exhibition of fruit being one of excellent quality and quantity. Competitors are reminded that entries close on Saturday (this evening) 6th March, but late entries will be received up to midday on Monday next, on payment of an extra shilling for each entry. The Frankston Brass Band has been engaged for the day, which will add considerably to the pleasure of the day. A special train leaves Flinders Street at 9.45 on the morning of show, stopping at intermediate stations, and leaving Frankston at 10.26, arriving at Somerville at 11.23. The return journey will be commenced at 6.20 p.m. *** THE Eight Hours Committee announces elsewhere in this issue its 59th Annual Art Union, in which 100 Prizes, of a total value of £1,000 will be distributed. The first prize is valued at £500, the second at £100 and the third at £50. The support accorded the undertaking last year was so generous that the committee were enabled to donate a very substantial sum to the Hospitals and Public Charities, to which the proceeds are devoted. It will be the fifty–ninth celebration of the establishment of enjoins “Eight hours’ labor, eight hours’ recreation, and eight hours’ rest.” The Committee has already made complete arrangements in connection with the Fete, which will be held at the Exhibition Buildings, Monday, 26th
April. A splendid programme of sports and amusements has been arranged for Eight Hours Day, which has been declared a Public and Bank Holiday throughout the State. Numerous special attractions will be provided for adults and children the latter being particularly well catered, for in the shape of races for boys and girls of all ages, skipping contests, and other suitable events, and in addition, thousands of toys, skipping ropes, and bags of lollies will be given away free. *** ROSEBUD Public Reserve. It has been felt for some time that the growing popularity of Rosebud as a seaside resort and the need of a proper ground for holding sports meetings and other fixtures have rendered it necessary that energetic steps should be taken to improve the public reserve, which includes some 5 acres of the foreshore, and a public meeting convened by the committee of the Rosebud Land and Water Sports Club was held in the hall on Monday evening, 22nd February, to discuss the necessary means to achieve that object. Mr W. Jones, President of the club, was voted to the chair, and Mr W. Twyford was appointed secretary. The chairman explained the object of the meeting, and stated that a properly appointed reserve was absolutely a necessity to Rosebud. He read an extract from the ‘Age’ of 20th inst. in which it was stated that the Minister for Lands had decided to insist upon the effective control of all public reserves. It could hardly be claimed that the
condition of the local reserve was very creditable to Rosebud, and it was therefore the duty (and he believed the desire) of all the residents to cooperate in making their reserve as attractive as possible. He then invited the audience to give their views freely and openly as to how the object could be obtained. A lengthy and animated discussion then took place, and Cr J. T. Brown, who represents the West Riding in the shire council, said that he was pleased to see so much interest taken in local matters, and promised to do all he could to further the laudable desires of the residents to improve their district. *** WE regret to state that Mr F. Church is still confined to his bed with a swollen knee. It is three months since he met with an accident, and his many friends feel some anxiety at his long illness. *** DRY weather conditions still prevail. A good soaking rain is needed to help on the late crops of fruit. The first overseas consignment of fruit for this season was despatched this week, the destination being London. Several more are to follow this month to the same place. *** A GOOD many cases of colds and sore throats have occurred to children attending the State school lately. So far diphtheria has developed in one scholar only, who, however, has now fully recovered. From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 6 March, 1915.
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THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES
Slippers: The enchanted footwear of destiny By Stuart McCullough IT appeared without warning. On the first floor balcony adjacent to my office it sat; black, immobile and staring through the glass. It hadn’t been there the night before and the mere fact of its presence was irrefutable proof that something had happened, the details of which I was not aware. Whether that event was tragic or comic or the result of inadvertence was unclear. All I could see was the end result. Somewhere between my leaving and returning, a slipper had landed on my balcony without apology or explanation. What could this possibly mean? The plain, confronting truth is that a slipper has no business whatsoever turning up without an invitation. Is it a warning? From a cursory viewing of The Godfather, I know having a fish arrive in the post is a clear sign that all is not well, but I doubt Luca Brasi or anyone else ever ‘sleeps with the slippers’. Perhaps this is just the start. Maybe further items of clothing or other accoutrements will materialize when I least expect them. I’m hoping one of them will be the Myki card I misplaced last week. But maybe the slipper didn’t arrive so much as it was left behind. The most infamous case of ‘abandoned slipper syndrome’ concerns Cinderella. Could it be that one of the most famous heroines of children’s literature had been hanging around outside my office? It’s unlikely. There are, I concede, some key points that distinguished these circumstances from those of the fairy tales. For start-
ers, this slipper was not made of glass. In fact, I very much doubt that Grosby make a glass slipper. If, indeed, this item belonged to Cinderella, I surmised that she’d really let herself go in recent years. No one, it seems, is immune to this economy. Not even a fairy tale princess. Sadly, there’s no way I could take this any further. Trawling the streets looking for some-
one whose foot fits the slipper did not appeal. And unlike a glass slipper, this one would probably fit anyone. Maybe the hand of destiny is at work. Fate has seen fit to intervene just as it did when it gifted King Arthur his sword, Excalibur. Could this piece of abandoned footwear be my Excalibur? Is a mere slipper the weapon that will help me slay opposing armies and rule
all England? If those opposing armies are, in fact, spiders or other insects, then yes. Otherwise, it’s unlikely. There are other questions, also. Foremost among them is whether someone wearing slippers was standing on my balcony. It’s a good three metres to the ground. It would be an amazing thing if someone had managed to get up there and a more amazing thing still if they managed to get down again and only lost a slipper. Which led me to conclude that the item was thrown onto my balcony. On purpose. Is there any crueler prank than to deprive someone of their shoes? To unshod the shod, to render someone half barefoot is an action far too severe for peacetime. It’s hard to imagine a crime worthy of such a cruel and unusual punishment. There’s certainly no chance of appeal. It’s been sitting there for weeks. Staring in, occasionally changing position as a result of the wind, it is the slipper that never sleeps. Sadly, I’m reluctant to throw it out because the moment I do, some dude will show up on the doorstep; one slipper short of a pair and asking for help. I will feel guilty forever. Nor do I want to bring it inside. That, I feel, would be a drastic invasion of my privacy. In fact, it would feel as if the slipper had won. Unwilling to bring it in from the elements and unable to bring myself to put it out of its misery by throwing it away, it remains on my balcony until whatever act of black magic responsible for putting it there in the first place deigns to take it away again.
To the extent that you’ve ever wondered whether having a mysterious black slipper appear on your balcony is bad luck, then wonder no more. I was waiting for what I call a ‘VIPC’, or ‘very important phone call’. I had a guest in my office, waiting for the phone to ring. Having stepped out to get two glasses of water, I returned only to find that the door would not open; meaning I was locked out and someone else was locked in. This would not be a problem if the door had a key. Instead, the handle and the bolt were no longer on speaking terms. This, it seemed, was no mere accident. Clearly, the slipper was to blame. I was not about to be defeated by a lone piece of footwear. No way. At the bottom of the door is a grate. Whether it’s there for appearances or to ensure a flow of oxygen in all circumstances mattered little. When a colleague appeared with a hammer and chisel – items we always keep beside the tea bags and the little packets of sugar – we used it to prise open the grate. Before you could say ‘dignity’, I was down on my stomach and shimmying my way through a small hole as though escaping from Stalag 17. Clearly, it’s got to go. Tomorrow I will dispose of the magical slipper and rid myself of its evil curse forever. Begone comfortable footwear of destiny! Begone! Or, alternatively, if there’s a guy missing a slipper, please feel free to collect it from my office. Although you might want to hurry. stuart@stuartmccullough.com
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Music Arts Food
KASEY CHAMBER’S LEAP OF FAITH By Melissa Walsh
JUST two days before Kasey Chambers headed back out on the road to start her Bittersweet Tour, she takes the time to chat about life, love, parenting and songwriting. “I’m really excited about getting out on tour again. My voice has had its ups and downs in the last few months but I’ve been really looking after it,” says Chambers who had to reschedule her Bittersweet tour in October when she was diagnosed with voice nodules. “My voice is naturally husky and I had nodules when I was a teenager and went to voice therapy for a while. It was disappointing to have to postpone last year but I’m glad I didn’t need surgery. I had to learn how to look after my voice again, no screaming at the kids for not having their room tidy for a few months,” she says with a laugh. Chambers’ down to earth attitude is infectious as she talks about day-today life with her three children. “Kids have a way of keeping you grounded. We live such a normal life even when they come out on the road with us, it’s just everyday to them. They don’t really have a clue about the awards and albums. When were at home and down at the school, I’m literally just Arlon and Poet’s mum. My life is non-celebrity like, it’s definitely not glamorous.” Just like any other mum, Chambers is dealing with the fact that her eldest son is about to start high school. “He’s super ready, not nervous at all, he’s totally got this. He won’t be able to come on tour with us but it’s not like were away for three months at a time. The tour is set up so it’s away for a few days then home again.” On the subject of balancing motherhood and career, Chambers says she couldn’t get by without the support of her family and friends. “I’m so lucky with my family who come on the road with me, also one of my best friends lives in our granny flat and she helps out a lot with the kids, and they love her.” One of the family traditions has been for all of them to go to Tamworth at the start of the tour and this year is no different. “The kids don’t come out on the road with me all the time but would
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be very upset if we didn’t take them to Tamworth,” she says of the 12 year old, seven year old and three year old brood. “It’s a real family event.” With a reputation as one of Australia’s most famous performers, Chambers grew up in a home where listening to country music was a way of life, singing with her family’s “Dead Ringer Band” and travelling all across the country. Quarter of a century later, she is releasing her seventh solo album, and has no plans of slowing down. There is a wonderfully natural flow to Chambers’ life, however, with the singer songwriter determined to maintain a good work life balance, and a healthy attitude to parenting. “I used to feel a lot more guilty and wanted to be a supermum. Then I realized that there’s no such thing. I think it’s a mum thing to want to please all the people all the time but you just can’t so now I weigh up different situations and try to be as balanced and fair as possible. Just like any parent, sometimes there are work commitments, which mean you miss out on things. Last year my son made the rep team at AFL footy and I had a tour planned then but I knew this was important to him so we moved the tour,” says Chambers, who believes that it’s also important for our kids to see us make mistakes. “When my children first started school I would freak out if I took a note in late. I thought I had let them down but they actually didn’t care. It made me realize the things that are important to our kids are not always what we think. My child doesn’t care if I have a note in late; he cares if I hang out with him after school. It’s unrealistic for our children to see us as perfect. Nobody’s perfect. They just need to see you doing your best.” After just taking home another ARIA award for Best Country Album for her record Bittersweet, Kasey now adds this to her collection of 10, so the country singer must be doing something right. “I believe in positive energy in my life and in my songwriting but I also believe in telling the truth. Songwriting is my outlet for recognising all the emotions that we go through in life,” says the woman with one of the brightest
personalities in the business. “The reality is that even though I am a positive person most of the time, I do have to recognize the other side. Sometimes my songs come out sounding sadder than I am.” Chambers says her album Bittersweet is a leap of faith, being the first solo album in five years. “Like all my records, it is still a testament to who I am at the time,” says Chambers, whose new album shows she still has the ability to tap into raw emotion. On Bittersweet, Chambers teams with some old and new faces, enlisting former Powderfinger frontman Bernard Fanning and acclaimed singer songwriter Dan Kelly to join the band. Her dad Bill contributes to backing vocals and
good friend and long-time band member Ashleigh Dallas co-wrote the first single, Wheelbarrow. “I tried to do something different with this album as it signifies a new chapter in my life. I’m sure people will expect it to be a depressed divorce album but it’s not. I really am a positive person but the funny thing is the title song Bittersweet is one of the saddest songs on the album,” says a laughing Chambers, who wrote half the record before the divorce and the other half after. Chambers split from her husband Shane Nicholson two years ago after eight years of marriage but, in true Kasey style, she remains philosophical. “I believe you learn more from the negative things than the positive
things in your life,” she says of her new journey and becoming a single parent. “My writing allows me to reflect and use my creative world as an outlet and my new beginning is also reflected in the album.” Chambers says she learnt a lot about herself as a mother, as a partner and as “a failure”, with Bittersweet a way to step outside the box and reflect the changes in her life. “I wasn’t positive every day. Some days I would wake up and be sad but it’s not my personality to stay that way and eventually I started looking on the bright side. Life is not about being happy all the time but I do believe in positive energy. If you put good things out in the world it will come back to you.”
GRAZE THE BAYS – LAND AND SEA By Dianne Baxter food and beverage assets there is a marine prominence that will entertain and educate.
Mornington Peninsula is environmentally unique; it has over 190 km of diverse coastline; which is approximately 10% of Victoria’s total, encasing the majority of 700 square kilometres of historic, scenic and diverse landscapes.
The stunning, historic and beautiful Morning Star Estate in Mount Eliza is the setting for Graze the Bays. Locals at this event include Mornington Peninsula Brewery, local wineries such as Crittenden and Bluestone Lane, and a wealth of other, sometimes lesser known stallholders. Graze, as a participant in the MFWF, is all about ‘regional and discover something new’.
‘Our Peninsula’ is so special that it was recently voted in the ‘National Geographic worldwide top 20 tours – 2015’. The summary reads ‘eat, drink, play, repeat’. The land is well recognised for quality produce and products, with many events and festivals acknowledging the variety and quality of fresh local foods and beverages. What is lesser celebrated is our world class marine culture, which includes recreation, tourism and food businesses amongst others. Graze the Bays – Land and Sea is participating in the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (MFWF). MFWF is an iconic event that has been celebrating local people and products for 25 years. This year heralds a push to further recognise non metropolitan areas and their assets, with this year’s theme being ‘discover something new’ and ‘regional’. Graze the Bays is just that. Graze the Bays however is not just about ‘eat and drink’, there is also ‘play and repeat’. Graze embraces the world class marine culture that we have, and the people and businesses that ensure that we have many sustainable recreational and lifestyle options within the maritime sector. This festival is
And remember; eat, drink, play, repeat.
brought to you by the Mornington Peninsula Marine Alliance, which in future years aims to “grow the interest and engagement of the marine business aspects in this festival, for example, Savage Seas Adventures is a great example of the link between the Bays and the BBQ” Graze the Bays is a new showcase for local Peninsula products that demonstrates the quality goods and talent of the people who create and sustain their businesses through their excellent products and services.
Our Port Phillip Bay mussel growers have joined forces to bring this delicious mollusc to you with other local seafood, The Australian Seafood Show and Savage Seas (both Foxtel shows) are supporting this exciting new event and will play major roles in entertaining on the Graze live stage. Masterclasses by local outstanding wineries, a brewery and a distillery are taking place, and our host venue, Morning Star Estate is putting on a wine matching degustation dinner. (All tickets for these via the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival website). Whilst this year’s inaugural event predominantly encompasses our
There are many other people that have made this festival a reality – the support from local businesses and individuals has been fantastic; the Graze live stage cooking facilities have been donated by Masters, as are two of the kids’ activities, including ‘I-Create’. Other valued sponsors include Mornington Peninsula Shire, Mornington Peninsula News Group, Sealite, Hockingstuart, Mornington Honda and Holden, Hart Marine, Searoad ferries, Bendigo Bank, Pete’s Kitchen and many more. This mix of interests demonstrates the Peninsula’s readiness for a new event, one that is close to home and supports the locals, one that acknowledges the wealth of facets and assets that our coastlines and waters offer. Graze the Bays – Land and Sea, Morning Star Estate, Mount Eliza. March 15, 2015 10.00 – 4.00pm www.grazethebays.com.au
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CAFE HAS DINING MARKET CORNERED Blue Mini - The Corner Cafe and Catering Blue Mini -The Corner Café and Catering has become a favourite haunt for locals and visitors to the peninsula for nine years now, and has recently undergone a major transformation. A renovation on the inside has given the place a lovely fresh feel and new items are being added to the menu to ensure Café on the Corner remains a great spot for dining and relaxing. The chef is adding some fabulous dishes like warm, hearty soups, the standout club sandwich, home made curries, and delicious breakfast items like French toast with Italian ciabatta, or sautéed mushrooms on stoneground rye and cannellini bean paste with sweet potato chips. With a focus on catering to all dietary needs, Blue Mini- The Corner Café and Catering always has gluten free and vegetarian options, and is committed to using the best local produce. Enjoy the new seasonal dining experience in a renovated French provincial setting with indoor dining and a large alfresco area where you can sit and watch the world go by. The same friendly staff are at Café on the Corner and its sister café, Blue Mini. They even have a tradie special from 7am till 9am of a large coffee and egg and bacon roll fresh off the grill for just $10. Café on the Corner is at 1455 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud, corner Boneo Road. Phone 5982 1455 or check out facebook page the corner café and catering and the website www.bluemini.com.au
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HOPELESSLY DEVOTED TO FUN There’s a brand new 1950’s show that’s popping up on the live entertainment scene and it promises to be real feast in both sight & sound! AT THE HOP - A Tribute to the Songs of Grease®* and 1950’s Rock & Roll feature’s a multi-talented team of 6 performers ( all singing, all dancing ) who will croon, swoon & buffoon their way to bring you those magical songs from the Grease®* soundtrack and the hit tunes of that Rock & Roll era in a stunning 2 set “Review” With songs like “Summer Nights”, “Hopelessly Devoted to You”, Bill Hayley’s “Shake Rattle &
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Pies let the Dogs out PROVINCIAL By IT Gully MORNINGTON Peninsula Cricket Association reigning Provincial premiers, Mornington was knocked out of the top four on Saturday by Crib Point. Needing to win to keep their fourth position and take part in the finals, the Dogs needed just one wicket to pick up the vital victory. However, the fighting Magpies dug deep and scored the necessary runs in the final over to win by just two runs. There were emotional scenes at the conclusion of the match – elation and despair from the opposing teams. However, despite winning the game, Crib Point still missed out on a finals spot by percentage. Baxter needed to win against Long Island in the final game and hope the Magpies did the rest against Mornington. That’s exactly what played out
and Baxter replaced Mornington in the top four. All of the interest was always going to be at Crib Point Recreation Reserve. In front of a bigger crowd than normal, Mornington won the toss and batted first. They lost some early wickets and scoring was made difficult after some tight bowling from the Magpies. Luke Popov remained unbeaten on 34 and Brad McDonald hit 30, while Michael Heib blasted a quick 20 at the end. Despite Matt Foon snaring four wickets, the Dogs couldn’t stop Crib Point from hitting the target. Matty Blake got the Pies going with 50 and it was Waide Symes and Glenn Barclay at the end who hung about long enough to get their team over the lines. Baxter simply had to beat Long Island and they managed to do it pretty comfortably.
Batting first, Baxter made 6/174, skipper Daniel Warwick hitting 73 and Dale Irving 36. Ben Smith was also solid batting at six and making a valuable 29. Scott Phillips was the pick of the Islander’s bowlers with 3/30. The Islanders looked the goods in the chase at 2/62, however, two quick wickets and it was all down hill from there. Only a wag from the tale at the end between Chris Hocking (13) and Greg Lamb (17) gave their score some respectability. Long Island finished on 9/146 from 40 overs. In only his fourth First XI game this season, Brad Holton snared 5/26 from eight overs. Peninsula Old Boys won a thriller against Langwarrin. The Kangas batted first and made 184, skipper Mark Cooper top scoring with 64, Jake D’Atri helping himself to 36 and Nathan Volpe hitting 31.
Adam Jones was the pick of the Old Boys bowlers with four wickets. Langwarrin had their chances to win the game, however, they couldn’t prevent the Old Boys getting the required runs with four wickets and three balls to spare. Heatherhill won its last game of the season but it wasn’t enough to avoid relegation against Moorooduc. Despite the win, the Hills will play in District cricket next season, which will allow them an opportunity to rebuild with a young group. The Hills batted first and made 9/144, Jake Theobald top scoring with 33 and Brent Maxwell scoring 27. The visitors then bowled out the Ducs for 119 in 24.3 overs. Jason Hinde was the star with the ball for the Hills, picking up 7/30 off 7.3 overs. Mt Eliza saved its biggest embarassment to the final game of the year, humiliated by Rye. One wouldn’t have thought that a
disastrous season could get any worse, however it did for the Mounties. They were bowled out for 88 in 34.2 overs against the Demons, Aaron Fiddes claiming 3/10 from six overs. The Demons then got the runs with six wickets and 10 overs to spare. Sorrento will head into the finals with plenty of confidence after beating Pines. Pines batted first and made 131 in 40 overs with Harley Parker and Harley Peace-Sterling each getting 33. Anthony Blackwell claimed 3/15 for the Sorras. The Sorras were 3/34 at one stage in the match before Nick Jewell hit an unbeaten 41 and together with Leigh Poholke (20) got their side across the line. Nick Wilcox was the best of the bowlers with 3/29 while Luke Bartlett took 2/14 in his first match.
Top four win way to finals DISTRICT By IT Gully RED Hill will host Main Ridge in one MPCA District Semi Final while Somerville and Seaford will go head to head in the other after all four sides won in the final home and away game on Saturday. While five teams were vying for two top four positions heading into the final game, the equation was pretty simple for those under pressure, Seaford and Main Ridge. Their fate was in their own hands and a victory was enough to ensure they made the top bracket. And win they did, Seaford travelling to Boneo and getting the job done there while Main Ridge pumped Seaford Tigers. Carrum, Mt Martha and Baden Powell were the other three sides with an opportunity to play finals should the cards fall their way. The Lions beat Delacombe Park and Mt Martha beat Flinders, so they were ready to pounce should the others have coughed things up. Baden Powell had the unenviable task of playing Red Hill and as expected, fought hard but fell short. At the other end of the scale, Hastings lost their match against Somerville and will be relegated to Sub District grade next season. Delacombe Park will be very happy that the season is finally over after a horrible season. Coming off flag favouritism last season, the Parkers had a season they’d rather forget. On Saturday against Carrum, they were great with the ball and restricted the Lions to 9/110 off 40 overs. Chris Brittain was back and snared 3/25 while his brother Ben snagged 2/12 from seven overs. Josh Dent top scored for the Lions with 25. When it came time to chase down the 111 for victory, the Parkers couldn’t
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offer any resistance, rolled for 86 in 29 overs. Jon Guthrie top scored with 26. Jackson Fry was the pick of the Lions’ bowlers with 4/23. Baden Powell put the pressure on the ladder leaders Red Hill and set them a target of 185 for victory after scoring 6/184 in their 40 overs. Rhys Elmi starred again for his side with an unbeaten 93. However, the Hillmen really did cruise to the line, getting the target with five balls to spare. Simon Dart top scored with 68 while Matt Merifield was among the runs again with 39. He finished with 349 runs for the season. His skipper Dart scored 641. Boneo set Seaford 138 for victory and they did it with three overs to spare (5/141). Nick Simpendorfer top scored for Seaford with 29. Somerville was made to work hard for its victory against Hastings. The Eagles batted first and made 138 from its 40 overs. Leigh Lowry top scored with 46, while there were 31 extras. Liam Bradshaw and Mitchell Floyd snared 3/19 and 3/30 respectively. In the chase, the Blues looked a chance with Tim Birch (45) and Aaron Vinson (20) together at the crease but when they went, the Blues lost 5/2. Matty Roach (5/19) and Aaron Kaddatz were on fire for the Eagles (4/32). Main Ridge smashed Seaford Tigers by almost 80 runs. The Ridge batted first and made 7/149, Brad Rossborough top scoring with 26. The Tigers were then bowled out for just 72 in 30.3 overs. Jason Albress collected 5/16 off 8.3 overs. Early shower: Crib Point knocked reigning premiers Mornington out of the finals race. Picture: Andrew Hurst
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An epic conclusion to the subbie season SUB-DISTRICT
The Main men: Main Ridge beat Seaford Tigers by nearly 80 runs. Picture: Andrew Hurst
By IT Gully IT was an epic conclusion to the MPCA Sub District cricket season on Saturday. There were six teams all vying for the top four positions on the ladder and a finals berth. Any of the teams that were in the top four could have lost their position depending on other results. As it turned out, only one team (Carrum Downs) that was in the four before the final game, lost its place. Pearcedale replaced the Cougars in the top bracket. The ladder, including points and the all important percentage, looked like this before the final home and away game: Tootgarook: 96 & 1.562 Rosebud: 96 & 1.338 Carrum D: 88 & 1.130 YCW: 88 & 1.105 Pearcedale: 84 & 1.400 Balnarring: 76 & 1.277 This is the way it looked on Saturday evening after the final results were in. Rosebud: 108 & 1.400 YCW: 100 & 1.139 Pearcedale: 96 & 1.474 Tootgarook: 96 & 1.451 Balnarring: 88 & 1.341 Carrum D: 88 & 1.055 This means Rosebud will host Tootgarook in an all local final while Frankston YCW and Pearcedale will go toe to toe in the other semi.
Carrum Downs lost their place in the top four after being thrashed by Rosebud. The master that is Darren Kerr may have missed most of the season, however, his unbeaten 81 in a total score of 7/129 was match winning. Stuart Swift snared 5/32 for the Cougars. In the chase, Carrum Downs was bowled out for 69 in 25 overs. Son and father duo Pat and Jason Nagel picked up 3/10 and 3/7 respectively. Pearcedale needed to win and did it with seven wickets and 11 overs in hand against Skye. Skye batted first and were bowled out for 110. Shayne Gillings collected three wickets while Chris Dew, Kaine Smith and Adrian Ridout took two wickets each. Dew (45) and Gillings (49) then ensured the Panthers got the runs to record an easy win. Frankston YCW thrashed Tootgarook. The Frogs batted first and made 9/86. Paul Bradley was the best of the YCW bowlers with 3/21. The Stonecats got the winning runs with eight overs to spare and five wickets in hand. Pat Falzon top scored with 31. In other matches, Balnarring (3/162) won a high scoring game against Ballam Park (159) and Tyabb (9/171) easily accounted for Dromana (89).
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TOYOTA’S hybrid Prius c range enters 2015 with a sportier exterior, sharper dynamics and an enhanced interior while resuming the mantle of Australia’s most affordable hybrid car. The upgraded Prius c is even better value with Toyota reducing prices by $1,000 on both grades - to $22,990 for the standard Prius c and $25,990 for the high-grade Prius c i-Tech. In city driving, Prius c delivers the best fuel economy of any vehicle without a plug, sipping just 3.7 litres/100km, thanks to the combination of an efficient petrol engine and electric motor. Toyota’s executive director sales and marketing Tony Cramb said the latest Prius c improvements add to the appeal of the car’s innovative downsizing, smart packaging and targeted weight reductions. “Prius c is a smaller and lighter sibling to the Prius hatch yet it still provides ample space for five adults thanks to Toyota’s clever solutions,” he said. “A great example is the placement of the hybrid battery and fuel tank under the rear seat, which means there is also room for plenty of luggage and a full-size spare wheel.” The refreshed exterior styling of the Prius c is dominated by a hexagonal grille that is more aggressive than the previous trapezoidal opening. It is flanked by reshaped headlights that provide a sharper look - halogen for the entry grade and a bi-LED lamp for i-Tech. A redesigned front bumper adopts greater sculpting around the foglamps to an on-road stance that looks wider and more planted. New wheel covers have been adopted for the 15-inch steel wheels on the standard car while the i-Tech retains its 15-inch alloys. Both grades have full-size spares. Rear combination lamps have been restyled with a more vertical design and LEDs are now used for the tail as well as the stop lights.
Inside, the Prius c now imparts a higherquality feel with new colour themes that employ darker hues, including black glossy surrounds and soft-touch dash cladding on i-Tech. New fabric upholstery on the standard grade is black with dark blue facings while the i-Tech’s dark-grey seats feature silver stitching, which also appears on the steering wheel. Like all Toyota hybrids, the Prius c is a full hybrid, meaning it can run on the petrol engine alone, the battery alone, or a combination of both. Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive combines the output of a petrol engine and electric motor through an innovative planetary-type continuously variable transmission. On the combined fuel-consumption test cycle, Prius c uses just 3.9 litres/100km using 91 RON regular unleaded petrol. CO2 emissions are 90 grams/km. The car’s petrol engine is generally switched off to save fuel when the vehicle is stationary, coasting or braking, and when it is reversing. Prius c’s hybrid system prioritises electric power for take-off, low-speed operation and reversing, and combines petrol and electric power for increased performance. The system employs several other technologies to reduce fuel use. Energy from braking and deceleration is converted into electricity and sent to the battery. Electric power runs the water pump and power steering assist, eliminating drive belts. For years, the iconic Prius name has been synonymous with hybrid. Today, the Prius family includes the original Prius hatch which is now in its third generation, the even larger and roomier seven-seat Prius v and the Prius c city car. Toyota also offers hybrid versions of its best-selling Camry range.
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You’re in for a treat if the breeze is up, as festival organisers are hosting a team of internationally acclaimed kite flying designers from both mainland Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand. The majority of invited guests are famous for flying huge inflatable Maxi kites. Giant kites are so large they take a string of runner kites and a team of people to get them in the air and some pretty strong cabling attached to a car or two to keep them anchored to the ground. Flying high in the sky, against a backdrop of blue and with the Rosebud foreshore below, they never fail to impress. Also see Cathedral Window Delta kites, being shown by one of Australia’s most eminent kite makers, Robert Brasington, who lives in Tasmania. His unique designs are influenced by modern Gothic art and architecture. Although smaller in size, these diamond kites are a beauty to watch and spectators should check them out within the big arena.
Kids Interactive Zone: Enjoy the Big Yellow Circus tent, the Blacksnake wildlife and reptile tent and Coralia the mermaid at her mini sea pool, with her marine and mollusc education program.
Blacksnake Productions: Enter the Blacksnake display space, beside the Circus Tent, and enjoy an interactive wildlife display which allows the audience to touch and hold the hand tamed birds, marsupials and reptiles! The energetic presenters make this wildlife experience entertaining, exciting and educational. Lots of photo opportunities.
Coralia the Mermaid: Meet Coralia at her mini sea pool and enjoy her interactive fun education on marine life. 12pm, 1pm and 2pm.
Charity Partner Red Kite is the Australian cancer charity which provides essential support for the families of children and young people, up to the age of 24, with cancer. Services include counselling, practical and financial assistance, educational support and bereavement support. At the festival please purchase a $2 ‘Kite Festival’ badge, available from the information tent, in support of this great cause.
Meet Keith from The Block
The Nine Network are happy to present Keith, from the popular house renovation program, The Block, at this year’s Kite Festival. See Keith interviewed on main stage, at 1.15pm and 2.10pm, or grab a selfie as he wanders through the festival site.
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