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‘Sacking’ row hits RSL centreBY ALECIA PINNER

Locked out: Veteran volunteers are backing Peter Erdman, the Frankston RSL’s former liaison officer foryoung veterans. Picture: Wayne Hawkins

A GROUP of angered defence force veteranshave abandoned a Frankston centre created tohelp them less than five weeks after itsopening.

The $73,000 taxpayer-funded Young Veter-ans and Families Well Being Centre waslaunched on February 22, with much of thecredit for its creation going to Peter Erdman,the liaison officer for young veterans.

On March 23 Mr Erdman received an emailfrom RSL president Brent Clyne informing himthat the centre’s locks had been changed, hecould no longer access the group’s Facebookpage and his authority to operate as a welfareand pension officer had been suspended.

‘‘You are requested not to attempt to attendthe centre until such time as you can meet withRSL management and committee to discussthe above and present your case,’’ Mr Clynewrote.

Mr Clyne told the Weekly that Mr Erdmanhad not been sacked as he was a volunteer andhad left of his own accord after a ‘‘difference ofopinion’’ and ‘‘personality clash’’ with KerryMillman, who had been hired as a RSL veteranand community co-ordinator.

‘‘Peter took umbrage at the appointment ofthe new role and wasn’t co-operative with thenew co-ordinator. The centre has not closed.’’

After receiving the email Mr Erdman, andAustralian Peacekeeper and Peacemaker Veter-ans Association Victorian branch presidentMichael Quinn, met Mr Clyne. They were tolda verbal complaint had been made by Ms Mill-man against Mr Erdman, but not the nature ofthe complaint.

Mr Erdman is shattered by his departure,saying he was now feeling the full brunt of thepast month’s events.

‘‘I expected some form of complaint on thetable which we could discuss.’’

Mr Quinn said Mr Erdman had completedfour years of training for his role.

‘‘Peter has put a ton of time and effort intothe centre. They’ve grabbed the hub out of thewheel and the spokes have fallen out. There

was no answer and no formal complaint toaddress. They’ve basically taken the guts out ofthe centre.

‘‘There is no one left . . . I think we’re at aditching point. In a perfect world Pete wouldbe pulled aside and given a formal apology. Aphenomenal amount of young veterans aremoving to the Frankston area. If you lookaround Pete had an impact on all of thesefaces.’’

Last Thursday, a group of volunteers andMr Quinn met on the Mornington Peninsula todiscuss the future as they no longer felt wel-come at the centre. Most of the veterans saidthey believed the centre would fail without MrErdman, were disgusted by the RSL’s beha-viour and felt more isolated.

Volunteer veteran Karl Williams was injuredduring his military service and is unable towork. ‘‘My wife was happy for me to go there[the centre]. It gave me a purpose . . . it was a

place where wives could help each other.’’Another volunteer veteran, Gary Walters,

said that when he recently visited the centre hesaw pictures of volunteers had been removedfrom the foyer wall.

Veteran volunteer Damien Payne said he hadstruggled with depression but enjoyed going tothe centre.

‘‘Pete is the cornerstone of the whole idea.Without him and the rapport he’s built up witheveryone, it won’t work. Over the past 14years heaps of young veterans have seen front-line service. We need something for them.’’

Mr Clyne said the well-being of veterans wasthe RSL’s priority and volunteers, including MrErdman, were welcome to make an appoint-ment at the centre and speak to him about theirconcerns.

The young veterans are looking for alocation in the Frankston area where they cancontinue their advocacy work.


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A top citizen,for sureIt was with great sadnessI learnt of the passing ofFrankston’s citizen of theyear for 2013, KevinSunderland [pictured].

I had the honour ofmeeting Kevin andpresenting him with hisaward at Frankston’sAustralia Day ceremonyin January and knewimmediately I had met anexceptional man.

Despite having lived for many years with thedebilitating effects of prostate cancer himself,Kevin offered support and advice to sufferers andtheir families at all hours of the day as a member —and for many years the president — of the Frank-ston District Prostate Cancer Support Group.

He was also an active member of the St Anne’sCatholic Church in Seaford, assisting the elderlyand isolated members of our community. He alsoundertook voluntary caretaking duties at the KingClose Community Hall.

It is no wonder he was extremely popular witheveryone he met. Our thoughts at this time are withhis family and close friends.

We know he will be sadly missed.Sandra Mayer, Frankston mayor

Re: Note of urgency for Frankston choirI am a part of Heartsong. We have been with thechoir for the whole time. It’s great. The group ofpeople we have met or have come in contact withare the gift that would not be possible without thepresence of this choir. With thanks.

Greg (via web)

A hat-tip to the SESMy dad once gave the SES $100. He was full ofadmiration for these wonderful volunteers. Whendad died he left me some money, so I decided to givethe SES a much larger amount in memory of theold man.

Eighteen months later I needed their help. Theycame here on a dark, wet, windy night and were sopositive and reassuring.

I needed them again on March 28 whengusty winds blew my large lilly pilly onto thegarage. They came here straight from their regular

work . . . smiling, practical and willing.Everyone should send a cheque to the SES. Their

community spirit is heart-warming.I’d like to see Frankston Council host a dinner

for all our local volunteers. They must miss out onmany meals by being available 24 hours.

Evelyn Lawson, Karingal

Re: ‘No vote’ law upsets businessSince both Richard and Patterson already live in themunicipality, they already get a vote. Or do theywant to vote twice?

Mick (via web)

Re: Metro plan electrifies to BaxterAgain no substance from this government. Howmuch will it cost?

When will it commence? When will it be ready?Thanks for nothing, Mr Mulder.

Nathan (via web)

Re: Frankston’s $7m super ‘saving’Perhaps they should have thought of this when theysigned the agreement to guarantee investmentreturns.

Andrew (via web)

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Maccas loses itsappetite for Seaford

People power: Residents protest in January outside the now scrapped Seaford site for a new McDonald’s.Picture: Simon O’Dwyer/The Age

BY SAMANTHA ROBIN and ALECIA PINNER

McDONALD’S has abandoned plans to build afast food restaurant on the Nepean Highway inSeaford in the wake of a public backlash.

Last Friday a McDonald’s spokeswoman toldthe Weekly: ‘‘We are not pursuing this Seafordsite because of council conditions and trafficchallenges.’’

At a packed meeting in February, FrankstonCouncil rejected plans for the restaurant to bebuilt on the corner of the Nepean Highway andSeaford Road.

The council’s position was mainly based onVicRoads’ objections based on traffic concerns.

McDonald’s had 60 days to file a challenge atthe Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

It has now ruled out such a move.Seaford Community Rejects Another McDon-

ald’s spokesman Tony Tyrer was over the moonwhen the Weekly informed him the fast foodchain had scrapped plans for the Seaford site.

‘‘That is fantastic news. I’m really delighted.Clearly the overwhelming opposition was too

much for them. It’s a real win for the com-munity.’’

Mr Tyrer said that if McDonald’s had gainedpermission for the site, the group would have hada tough battle.

‘‘We were going to have to beaver away at theplanning scheme and go to the VCAT, but I wasdetermined that we would win.

‘‘What I will now be interested to see is wherethey will break out next.

‘‘They may have more success where there is aless articulate and vocal group to oppose them.’’

Mr Tyrer said it was now up to FrankstonCouncil to put environmental overlays in placefor the Kananook Creek and entire foreshore.

‘‘We need to protect the foreshore from groupssuch as McDonald’s.

‘‘For me it would have been an insult to havethem right on the foreshore and capturing thattrade. It’s an inappropriate development becauseof where it is.

‘‘From a traffic point of view it would havebeen horrendous.’’

While McDonald’s cited traffic concerns as the

main reason for scrapping the project, Mr Tyrersaid the fast food chain would have met greateropposition from the community.

During a vigorous campaign lasting severalmonths, residents voiced concerns about the

potential impact of the proposed 24-hour,112-seat restaurant on the sensitive coastal andKananook Creek environment. They were alsoworried about noise pollution in the neighbour-hood and public safety.


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FREE Recycling ToursA great family activity!�� 9:00am�11:00am; second session: 10:00am�12noonCome and see how plastic is sorted from paper, and learn more about what can and can�t go in your recycling bin. Bus from Frankston Civic Centre to and from the Recycling Centre. Bookings: [email protected] or 9768 1628.

Welcoming BabiesFriday, 12 April, Karingal PLACE, 103 Ashleigh Avenue, FrankstonFamilies with babies aged up to 12 months are invited to participate in a FREE Welcoming Baby Ceremony in your neighbourhood. Langwarrin and Frankston North ceremonies in May; Seaford in June and Carrum Downs in July. Please register: 1300 322 322 or [email protected] of Philosophy Café The Pursuit of HappinessTuesday, 16 April, 7:00pm�9:00pm, 12 Young Street, FrankstonWith author and former psychotherapist Pierz Newton-John. FREE. RSVP essential: 9784 1875 or [email protected]

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Abbott takes to thestreets in votes visit

She’ll be apples: Tony Abbott stacks the fruit display at Ritchies Beach Street IGA last week. Picture: Lee Opitz

BY LEE OPITZ and DANIELLE McFARLAND

HE came, he saw, and for the most partconquered Beach Street shop owners and localsduring a flying visit to Frankston last week.

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott’s carefullychoreographed itinerary on Thursday was notonly a surprise to the four businesses chosen forthe PM hopeful’s fly-through, but also for localmedia who received notice of the 9.30am visitjust five minutes before close of business the daybefore.

While the managers of Ritchies IGA, BakersDelight, RnJ Cakes and Frankston Mower Ser-vices were given a day or more extra notice, nonebegrudged the opportunity to meet Mr Abbott,Dunkley federal MP Bruce Billson and theirentourage.

Mr Abbott’s reaffirmation of his pledge toscrap the carbon tax if elected later this year andpromises of a better future were welcome news tothe four businesses.

‘‘Across the state our stores have seen a 45 percent increase in power costs, despite achieving a

3 per cent decrease in usage,’’ Ritchies IGAnational marketing manager Jarrod Swaine said.

‘‘While 55 per cent of this increase can beattributed directly to the carbon tax, theremainder is taken up in increased servicecharges. On top of this, the list price of refriger-ated gas has gone up by about 300 per cent.Nationally, this is costing us millions. We are cut-ting costs everywhere we can. Customers don’tlike shifts in prices.’’

Rob Powell of RnJ Cakes agreed, saying thatincreasing energy cost was just one of several fac-tors putting small business under strain.

‘‘In the past 12 months on average, we havespent between $700 and $800 a month on powerbills; the last was over $1000,’’ he said.

‘‘We are losing control of our businesses, withpenalty rates, increased costs. I have been in thisbusiness for 27 years. Last year was the worstever and this year is looking even worse. We areslowly sinking.

‘‘I just don’t think people have the confidenceto spend any more. There has to be a change ofgovernment.’’

Mr Billson told each of the shop owners thathe and Mr Abbott were proud of them, and ‘‘wewant to make things better’’.

Passersby also seemed pleased to see theOpposition Leader, including Ian Southgate, whohad a brief chat.

‘‘I think it is great that he has come out into thecommunity and interacts with the locals. It’s bril-liant to see them in the flesh; I’m used to seeing

them on TV.’’ But not all were thrilled about thevisit.

Another local, John Brookes, said he wouldn’tbe hanging around to meet Mr Abbott becausehe was afraid of what he’d say.

‘‘I think he is smarmy and smirky and just wishhe’d bring out some firm policies. It’s all just a lotof spin anyway. You never see them any othertime.’’

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‘Worst building’ setto be a showcase

Room with a view: Will Deague at his latest development, Peninsula on the Bay. Picture: Melissa Walsh

BY MELISSA WALSH

THE building that entertainer Barry Humphriesonce called ‘‘the worst building in Australia’’ hasbeen transformed for its opening on April 15 asPeninsula on the Bay.

In fact, Asian Pacific Group CEO Will Deagueis so impressed with the new look of the Frank-ston landmark he will invite Humphries to thelater official opening to ‘‘eat his words’’.

After owning the Peninsula Centre for fiveyears, APG decided to undertake the massivemakeover.

Mr Deague said the project initially startedwith some difficulty.

‘‘A couple of the councillors didn’t understandthe reality of developing a building like this butwe eventually got there and now the council havebeen great.

‘‘We have made some changes along the way,for example when we saw how amazing theviews were we insisted on having balconies backand front which took a while to get permits,’’ MrDeague said. ‘‘I think they realise that we are the

pioneers to getting the development of Frankstongoing.’’

The waterfront property on the Nepean High-way is a 10-storey complex with 86 servicedQuest apartments, 65 residential apartments, 35ground floor offices, shops and restaurants.

‘‘We have already attracted a series of retailoutlets, including Ella Bache and Laundry Day,as well as a restaurant, called Bar Napoli, withwell known Australian chef Paul Mathis.

‘‘We are putting a lot of emphasis on the ambi-ence of the entrance with Paul’s restaurant and acafe called Coffee Head which will have all-daycoffees and kerbside tables,’’ Mr Deague said.

‘‘It is a long way from when I was a kid andused to come to the Dairy Bell ice-cream shop atthe Peninsula Centre on the way to our holidayhouse in Sorrento.’’

Mr Deague said Peninsula on the Bay was builtand decorated with attention to detail.

‘‘We are using the same philosophy as we didwith our Art Series Hotels and creating a stun-ning ambience with art pieces throughout thehallways and furnished apartments,’’ he said.

‘‘We are already seeing a high interest withabout 50 per cent already sold. Purchasers arevaried from people downsizing, to buying as aninvestment and holiday apartments.’’

The fifth-generation developer said he was de-stined to join the family business as he spenthours with his father, David, at developmentproperties when he was a child.

‘‘Dad actually developed what is now theSafety Beach Country Club. As a 16 year old, Iremember helping out there on the schoolholidays,’’ Mr Deague said.

‘‘I have bought my five-year old-son to proper-ties a few times but he’s not too keen on thebusiness yet,’’ he laughed. ‘‘I’d love it if he gotinvolved in years to come.’’


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Drivers have an ‘L’ of a problem

Deaf ears: Commuters are failing to get the message to ‘Look, Lock and Leave’ when parking their cars at railway stations including Seaford.

BY LEE OPITZ

DRIVERS still aren’t getting the message to‘Look, Lock and Leave’ when parking theircars.

In the space of a week in mid-March,opportunistic thieves broke into 10 carsparked at Seaford railway station and stoleitems including laptop computers, wallets,handbags, sporting equipment and a racingbicycle.

Police believe the same offenders may alsobe responsible for the theft of a vehicle fromthe car park the same week.

They say they are frustrated that peoplecontinue to tempt thieves by leaving theirvaluables in sight. Following the week ofincidents, Frankston police conducted asafety audit of the car park and found about50 per cent of the vehicles had valuables inview.

After reviewing CCTV footage, police arelooking for two males of Islander appear-ance who may be able to assist them withtheir inquiries.

Information to Frankston CIUon 9784 5555.

INBRIEF

Mugged at ATMFrankston police are appealing for

witnesses to an armed robbery at Karingal

Hub shopping centre about 1pm on April 1.

A 30-year-old Boronia man was robbed at

an ATM outside the centre. After the victim

withdrew cash from the Westpac ATM near

Hungry Jacks, a male standing nearby

demanded he hand the money over.

Thinking it was a joke, the victim asked:

‘‘Are you serious?’’ Police said the robber

responded by lifting his T-shirt — revealing

a black handgun stuffed into the top

f his pants — and said: ‘‘Yes, I am.’’ The

robber ran off towards Karingal Drive.

He is described as blonde and 180

centimetres. He was wearing green cargo

pants and a black and red T-shirt.

Information to Crime Stoppers on

1800 333 000.

Car set alightResidents in Anthony Street, Langwarrin,

were given a rude awakening when a white

Ford utility on a nature strip was fire-

bombed about 10.30pm on April 1. Police

believe a petrol bomb was thrown at the

vehicle, causing it to catch fire. The

Langwarrin CFA was quickly on the scene

and doused the fire. Investigations are

continuing.

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INBRIEF

Curbs on burn-offsTo reduce the risk of planned burn-offs spreading

and causing grass, scrub or bushfires, Frankston

Council has changed fire permit restrictions .

When the fire danger period ends on April 15,

residents who live on blocks smaller than .404

hectares (one acre) will no longer be eligible for fire

permits to burn off on their property under a

council local law. Residents on eligible properties,

including those bigger than 2.02 hectares (five

acres), must obtain a permit before burning off.

Those with permits will only be allowed to burn off

on Friday and Saturday between 9am-4pm. Those

found breaking the law could receive an on-the-

spot fine of $500.

Streetlife fundingFrankston Council will receive $20,000 under the

state government’s Streetlife program. The four-

year, $6 million program was designed to assist

councils and trader groups working with small

retail businesses to develop marketing strategies,

new skills and online capabilities. The money will

go towards the Doing Well on Wells project, to

improve prosperity in Wells Street. The council will

fund the rest of the project. For more information

on the Streetlife program and how to apply for

funding, visit business.vic.gov.au/streetlife.

Health services ‘rescue’Frankston Hospital and the Golf Links Road

Rehabilitation Centre in Frankston will benefit from

$4.8 million of federal government funding.

Senator for Victoria Jacinta Collins said the

‘‘rescue package’’ would allow Peninsula Health to

ensure Frankston patients got the best possible

health care. “This payment will be a major boost to

Peninsula Health, which saw services

downgraded and beds close after the state

government cut funding.” The package will deliver

$107 million to hospitals across Victoria.

Foreshore hive of activityA number of works will take place on the

Frankston foreshore this winter. Kananook Creek

boat ramp will undergo a $600,000 upgrade

between May and July. Sandstorm Events will

demolish this year’s sand sculptures from April 29

to late May and public toilets will be built near the

Landmark Bridge in May. Construction will start on

the South East Water building in Kananook Creek

Boulevard this winter and be completed in

mid-2015.

Skye Reserve upgradeSkye Recreation Reserve will be upgraded to

accommodate bigger sporting events for people

of all abilities. The state government has provided

$100,000 from the community facility funding

program towards the planned Frankston Council

reserve upgrade, which aims to increase public

sporting participation.

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Earlier this year, Langwarrin

resident Adam Towers alerted

a young family (pictured) to a

house fire which destroyed

their neighbour’s home. Mr

Towers is again on a mission

to help others and is asking for

the community’s help to raise

money for the Peter

MacCallum Cancer Centre. Mr

Towers, brother-in-law Paul

White and best friend Steve

McKay are taking part in the

Ride to Conquer Cancer. This

year’s ride will be from

Melbourne to the Mornington

Peninsula from October

26-27. The trio are

encouraging others to join

their team. To join, email

[email protected]. To

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Red arrow soon atdeath intersectionA RED-turn signal arrow will be installed atthe Karingal intersection where a woman losther life last June.

A Tyabb woman, 26, died in a two-carsmash after the sedan in which she was a pas-senger allegedly failed to give way to anoncoming four-wheel-drive, while turningright from Cranbourne Road at the trafficlights controlling one of the Karingal Hubcar parks.

Depending on the weather, VicRoads isexpecting to have the arrow installed bySeptember.

The traffic lights signal a green arrow, anamber arrow and then no arrow and at thetime of the crash Frankston SES controllerBrian McMannis said a red arrow could haveprevented the tragedy.

‘‘She virtually had the four-wheel-drive inthe car with her. I think the arrow wouldmake a difference because people would haveto obey the turning signals and it may havesaved the young lady’s life.’’

The arrow work will be installed as part of

a $1 billion plan to cut the road toll by 30 percent in 10 years. It will address the state’sworst intersections with traffic lights, turningsignals, overtaking lanes, roundabouts andsafety barriers.

A number of other improvements will bemade in the Karingal area including a right-turn ban out of Ferndale Drive, a right-turnlane extension on Cranbourne-FrankstonRoad at the Karingal Drive intersection andthe installation of pedestrian fencing.

30 drivers chargedPolice conducting Operation Cross Roadsacross Victoria over the Easter period charged12,083 people with traffic offences, including30 in the Frankston police service area. InFrankston, police conducted 1692 breath tests.Three P-platers were charged with having alco-hol in their system and five fully licenseddrivers were charged with exceeding .05. Oneperson refused to be breathalysed. Police detec-ted six disqualified and two unlicensed drivers,and 11 using a mobile phone while driving.

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Frankston Drainage Improvement project

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The Pipelines Alliance, on behalf of Melbourne Water, is continuing the fi nal stage of works for the Frankston Drainage Improvement project.

As part of the works, the east bound traffi c lane of Heatherhill Road between Roberts Street and Manly Avenue will be closed from the8th April for a period of 6 months.

A detour will be in place along Bondi, Coogee and Manly Avenues for the duration of the works on Heatherhill Road. Access to west bound traffi c on Heatherhill Road will be available via Hillcrest Road until further notice.

West bound traffi c along Heatherhill Road will remain open duringthe works.

The Pipelines Alliance on behalf of Melbourne Water would like to thank you for your patience during this time.

If you would like more information about the Frankston Drainage Improvement project please call 1800 792 466, email us at [email protected] or visit www.melbournewater.com.au/frankston

Heatherhill Road closed between Roberts Street and Manley Avenue

East bound detour

1. Turn right onto Bondi Avenue

2. Turn left onto Coogee Avenue

3. Turn left onto Manley Avenue

4. Turn Right onto Heatherhill Road

West bound traffi c on Heatherhill Road remains open

For more information about Melbourne Water visit: melbournewater.com.au

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Book donationsas easy as ABC

Literacy gift: Savers staff prepare thefirst bin of books to be donated to

children in the Frankston, Carrum Downsand Seaford communities.

BY DANIELLE McFARLANDand ALECIA PINNER

THE Savers Recycle Superstore inFrankston will donate three to six binsof children’s books each week so morelocal youngsters have access to readingmaterial.

Seaford Junior Library presidentMelinda Shelley said the idea wasinspired by her son Jack and wantingto creating a sense of community.

‘‘I looked in the op shops and theyhave so many books for 50 cents or $1and I thought, so many kids don’t havebooks and so many families can’tafford books. I also have a four-year-old son and I see the difference readingmakes in his life.’’

Ms Shelley approached Savers storemanager Nicole Carmichael whohappily agreed to help out.

The books will be donated to chil-dren in Frankston, Carrum Downs

and Seaford. The program will targetfamilies who are struggling financiallyand aims to create an opportunity forchildren to replace the TV remote andvideo game console with a good qual-ity books that will help them developreading and literacy skills.

The books will be freely distributedat local resource centres such assurgeries, Medicare, OzChild, com-munity centres, maternal and childcentres and by the Brotherhood of StLaurence Hippy Program and Depart-ment of Human Services officers.

Ms Shelley is looking for volunteersto help distribute the books door-to-door. Anyone interested in volunteer-ing can contact via her Facebook page123 Read 2 me.


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Frankston lowon data scaleBY LEE OPITZ

FRANKSTON comes in at 43 of 78local government areas on the state’ssocio-economic index.

Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas(SEIFA) were developed by the Aus-tralian Bureau of Statistics to rankareas throughout Australia accord-ing to relative socio-economicadvantage and disadvantage basedon data gleaned from the five-yearlycensus.

The lower the score, the greater the‘disadvantage’. Australia wide, thecity is ranked 355th out of 563 areas.

Indexes look at relative socio-economic advantage and disadvant-age, relative socio-economic disad-vantage, economic resources, andeducation and occupation.

Data can be applied in areas suchas the relationship between socio-economic disadvantage and various

health and educational outcomes,determining which areas requirefunding and services, and identifyingnew business opportunities.

In broad terms, ‘relative socio-economic disadvantage’ is deter-mined by people’s access to materialand social resources, and their abilityto take part in society.

In the latest indexes based on the2011 census, Central GoldfieldsShire (including the towns of Mary-borough and Dunolly) is listed asVictoria’s most disadvantaged area,closely followed by the City ofGreater Dandenong at No. 2. Morn-ington Peninsula Shire is 59th.

Frankston’s above average scorescontinue with rankings of 44 forboth the relative socio-economicdisadvantage index and economicresource index. However, its educa-tion and occupation ranking is lowerat 30.

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a record crowd keen to see exhibits and competitions ranging from woodchopping to working dog demonstrations. Students of

Langwarrin’s Elisabeth Murdoch College were among those to take home prizes, thanks to their award-winning sheep.


Each and every night, Protective Services Officers help keep our train stations safe for Victorian travellers.

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Wetlands siteopen to publicTHE public has finally been givenregular access to the $4.9 millionEdithvale-Seaford Wetlands Disc-overy Centre, 15 months after it offi-cially opened.

While small school groups havebeen able to visit the Edithvale Roadcentre during the week as part of itseducational program, communityuse has been limited to occasionalopen days since it opened inNovember 2011.

Carrum MP Donna Bauer hasbeen pushing for the centre to openmore often.

She said it was only thanks to theFriends of the Edithvale-SeafordWetlands who had volunteered toman it every second Sunday that thewider community has been able toenjoy the centre at all.

“I have raised concerns regardingthe limited opening hours of theEdithvale-Seaford Wetlands Disc-

overy Centre, on numerous occa-sions.

‘‘I’m delighted that MelbourneWater has listened and extended thecentre’s public opening hours,” MrsBauer said,

The centre’s latest feature is aninteractive display which allowsstudents and visitors to zoom in onthe wetlands through a high-resolution camera, offering adetailed view of the birdlife.

Other displays allow visitors tohear the sounds of the wetlandsincluding birds, bats and frogs andto compare historical and current-day maps of the site.

Members of the friends group andMelbourne Water staff will manthe centre on alternate Sundays,from 1-5pm.

For more information, visitmelbournewater.com.au.

They arethe tops

Top artist: Glen Clancey is one of 43 young artists to be chosen for the TopArts 2013 exhibit.

TWO young Frankston artists are proving to betops in their field having original works on showin Top Arts 2013 exhibition at the NationalGallery of Victoria.

Glen Clancey of Frankston South and Lang-warrin resident Erin Price are among 43 emer-ging artists to present works in a variety of mediaincluding painting, drawing, photography,sculpture, multimedia, textiles and installation.

They were selected from 3000 entries fromVCE art and studio arts students from govern-ment, Catholic and independent schools acrossVictoria.

Clancey, a former Frankston High student, hascreated a large-scale painting titled Can I keep it?which captures the sadness and pain experiencedby monkeys in Vietnam which have been illegallytraded as pets. Price’s artwork is a fibre-tippedpen and watercolour piece called Continuousline drawing.

The Langwarrin artist said it was designed to‘‘visually represent the positive activities andideas surrounding the experience of beingyoung’’.

Top Arts will run at the gallery until July 7.

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App gets studentsto class on time

Tech savvy: Matt Gale and Mitchell Stewart are getting students to class with an app they helped design.

BY SAMANTHA ROBIN

UNIVERSITY students from Frankston will findit easier to get to class on time thanks to a newapp.

The Get Me To Class app, developed by RMITUniversity computer science students with theassistance of Mornington Peninsula Shire, wasmade possible through a state government grantto the shire after research revealed only 35 percent of peninsula students who completed year12 engaged in further study, compared to a stateaverage of 49 per cent.

The lower local rate came despite more than55 per cent of students from the shire beingoffered university places.

Poor travel options was the major reason citedby the 20 per cent not taking up their offers.

The Get Me To Class app, launched earlier thismonth, links students’ timetables to the publictransport network to ensure they make it to classon time.

The app is available for Android and Applesmartphones and will be accessible to 52 uni-

versities, TAFEs and private colleges across thestate. A newer version of the app, now beingdeveloped, will include an option for students tocar pool.

Matt Gale, who helped develop the app, saidany student with a smartphone would be able tocreate a trip to their destination by public trans-port. ‘‘Developing this app was a lot bigger thanother assignments I have done in the past, but Ifound the challenge of a real world project enjoy-able.

‘‘The hardest thing was coping with the realworld requirements, the large amounts of data tofilter through, with lots of testing and lots ofdesign specifications.’’

Fellow designer Mitchell Stewart, also a com-puter science student, said it was a good projectto be part of. ‘‘My role involved trying to sync allthe data the app relies on — the transportimetables, location data, and so on, and it was amassive challenge to source the transport andeducation data and combine them in a way thatenables students to find a simple journey toclass,’’ he said.


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Labor backssacked chiefCHISHOLM Institute says the state govern-ment’s sacking of Chisholm’s board chairmanDavid Willersdorf is ‘‘part of the transition pro-cess for the TAFE sector’’.

She said the board was acknowledged forexcellent strategic work and financial leadershipand wanted to retain as many as possible of theserving members.

“David Willersdorf has provided strong lead-ership to Chisholm Institute over a six-yearperiod which has seen the institute grow and con-tinue to be successful”, chief executive MariaPeters said. “I would hope he would be able tocontinue to play a key role on the board goingforward.”

Mr Willersdorf, who had been general man-ager of bus transport company Grenda’s, wasone of nine TAFE board chiefs sacked by the stategovernment last month. He didn’t return theWeekly’s calls.

Opposition skills and training spokesmanSteve Herbert said the move was an “insult” toMr Willersdorf and other board chairs with‘‘strong economic credentials’’.

“This removal of board chairs is an insult tothe many highly talented people with strong eco-nomic credentials that are on these boards.”


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Geology talk: Main Creek Catchment Landcare Group’s annual

meeting is at 10.30am on Sunday at Main Ridge Community Hall,

Main Creek Road when Leon Costermans will give an illustrated talk

on the peninsula’s geological story and its influence on vegetation.

Details: Bernie, 5989 6408.

Retirees meeting: The peninsula branch of the Independent

Retirees Association meets at 10am on the third Monday of each

month in the hall at 2 Logan Street, Frankston East. Details:

Margaret, 9773 1452.

Lyrebird classes: Lyrebird Community Centre, Carrum Downs, has

classes on tai chi, iPads and computers. Details: 9782 0133.

Sew good: Mahogany Neighbourhood Centre, Frankston North,

runs a workshop on sewing machine maintenance at 10am on

Friday, May 10. A new social and recreational group, for people aged

55-plus, meets 10am each Friday. Details: 9786 1445.

Langy classes: Langwarrin Community Centre classes include tai

chi, sustainable gardens, professional writing, iPads, computers,

MYOB, digital photos and MS Office. Details: 9789 7653.

Chorus line: Southern Sounds Chorus will have a free a cappella

harmony singing course on Saturday at St Jude’s Parish Hall,

Warrandyte Road, Langwarrin. Details: 9775 4464.

Classical concert: Peninsula Music Society presents The Streeton

Trio playing works by Haydn, Rachmaninov and Mendelssohn at

Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington, from 7.30pm on

Saturday. Details: 5975 3040 or 9789 8392.

Glass shoe: Panorama Theatre Company presents Rodgers and

Hammerstein’s Cinderella — the ‘enchanted edition’ with a bit of a

twist — at Frankston Arts Centre from April 12-21. Details:

panoramatheatre.com.au.

Go natural: Peninsula Field Naturalists Club meets at 8pm tomorrow

at 16 High Street, Frankston. Simon Watharow of Wildlife Secrets

magazine will speak about snakes and reptiles. Details: Judy,

9775 4231.

Hearing checks: The Australian Hearing Bus offers free hearing

screenings from 10am-3pm on Monday, April 15 at Karingal Centro,

near the ANZ entry, at 330 Cranbourne Road, Frankston.

Karingal classes: Karingal Neighbourhood House, 103 Ashleigh

Avenue, Frankston, has classes on sketching and drawing, beading,

scrapbooking, computers and cupcakes. Details: Lisa, 8786 6656.

Carer support: Grow Better Together carer support group helps

friends and family of those affected by mental health issues and

meets regularly in Frankston. Details: 1800 558 268.

Youth hub: Langwarrin Youth Hub late-night drop-in centre at

Langwarrin Community Centre offers various activities for ages

12-24. Details: Kellie, 0488 591 421.

Jack high: Seaford Bowls Club in East Road has barefoot bowls

from 5.30pm each Friday. Cost: $4, bowls provided. All welcome.

Details: 9776 8289.

Get InvolvedActivity:

Don your tracky dacks and help sick children.

When:

Throughout May.

What:TLC for Kids’ annual Tracky Dack Day involves participants

wearing tracksuit pants to raise awareness and funds for children

in hospital. Hold a Tracky Dack Day at your school, workplace,

club or with friends and collect a gold coin donation from

everyone. TLC for Kids is Australia’s emergency response charity

for children in hospital who need emotional support within 48

hours. Its National Distraction Box program provides toys used

as ‘distraction aids’ for nurses to guide a child through a painful

medical procedure.

Contact:For more information go to trackydackday.com.au.

Fair dinkum: Mornington Peninsula branch of the Country Women’sAssociation is holding its annual creative arts exhibition from April20-21 at the Peninsula Community Theatre, Wilsons Road,Mornington. The popular exhibition — from 10am-4pm on theSaturday and 10am-3pm on Sunday — is run by all CWA branchesstretching from Frankston to Dromana. There’ll be plenty ofhandicrafts, floral art, painting and cookery on display. Entry: $5.Children enter free if accompanied by an adult. Morning andafternoon tea and lunch is available.

Send details by noon on the Wednesday beforepublication to [email protected] or See & Do, Suite 2, 10 Blamey Place,Mornington 3931.


FEATURESTORY

Notes from‘never toolate’ class

Career change: Kylie Hosking cuddles her nephew Jack, who she delivered in her new role as a midwife. Picture: Gary Sissons

Lectures, study sessions and years of hardwork . . . SAMANTHA ROBIN discovers whymore people are making the commitment to signup as mature-age students.

Former fitter and turner KylieHosking has gone from tradie tobabies.

The 36-year-old Tyabb resident isamong a rising number of Australianswho are returning to higher educationto follow their passion.

Kylie’s new role has already givenher experiences she’ll never forget —including delivering her nephew andassisting with the birth of two nieces.

‘‘It’s really special. It’s not the easiestjob in the world but it is so rewardingwhen you help to bring a little babyinto the world. That makes it allworthwhile.’’

As Kylie discovered, returning tostudy later in life can be a dauntingexperience.

Fronting up to classes where fellowstudents were a decade younger,coming to grips with new computerprograms and even finding her wayaround campus all proved challen-ging.

But a growing number of people aretrooping back to class for careerfulfilment or to keep their mindsactive.

In 2011, there were 444,087mature-age students (aged 25 or more)at Australian universities. Theyaccounted for 36.4 per cent of all uni-versity students — well up on the 2001tally of 355,757.

Allan Stewart, 97, last year set ashining example when he graduatedwith a master’s degree in clinicalscience from Southern CrossUniversity in New South Wales.

But of the 2011 figures, 21.6 percent of mature-age students were inthe 25-34 age bracket. The percentagedrastically dropped for each successiveage group.

Just falling into this age category,Kylie took the plunge at 33 to studynursing, a career dream she hadcherished for years. After finishinghigh school she accepted a fitting andturning apprenticeship, only to beoffered a university place a few

months later for a nursing course.Acting on the advice of others, shechose the apprenticeship — a securejob with a guaranteed income.

It wasn’t until 15 years later, afterfour children and a seven-year stint asa stay-at-home mum, that Kylie tookthe chance to go to university.

‘‘My husband was offered a redund-ancy package, so we both sat downand took a long hard look at wherethings were going.

‘‘I always thought that when I wentback to work I’d be doing something Ireally wanted to do, not just workingfor the sake of it.’’

Keen as she was to achieve herdream, Kylie was apprehensive whenshe enrolled in a nursing degree atMonash University’s peninsulacampus in Frankston to become amidwife.

‘‘It was a bit daunting. I wassurrounded by all these young girlswho had come straight out of school.There were people who told me I’dnever be able to do it with four kids.’’

There were plenty of obstacles, forsure. Some were devastating essayresults and accidentally wiping thecomputer twice in the first year of herdegree.

But she graduated with flyingcolours and, in the last year of herdegree, won an Australian NursingFederation undergraduate midwife ofthe year award.

Kylie uses her success to inspire herchildren. ‘‘When they’re lazy aboutsomething I tell them that it doesn’tmatter what obstacles there are, youcan do anything as long as you’rewilling to put in the effort.’’

The ability to find a career off thebeaten track is a motivating factor forsome mature-age students.

Tyler Keys, a student at MonashUniversity’s peninsula campus, says hewas also drawn to the medical field towork in a career where he would haveto think on his feet.

The 35 year old says his desire to

become a paramedic after a decade ofglobetrotting is a lifestyle choice.

“I can’t imagine ever working in anoffice. I hate the nine to five pace ofworking set hours and I like the idea ofshift work and the variety it brings.’’

In the first semester of his degree,Tyler is certain he has made the rightchoice. ‘‘I am so happy to get up everymorning and come to university.

“My main concern was how muchthings had changed digitally [sinceschool], so I devoted a lot of time earlyon to understanding all the programsand online components that wereneeded. I’m not a technical genius, sothat was a bit challenging.”

He says he is extremely motivated,much more than if he had done thedegree straight after finishing school.

Tyler completed a two-year artsdegree in America but never chose amajor because the subjects didn’tinterest him. Instead, he went into themilitary.

‘‘I think it takes a while before you

find out what you’re passionate about.I want to get the most out of it andlearn as much as I can while I’m here.

‘‘I want to excel. I’m not here just toget a pass grade.

“In 10 years of travelling nothingbad really happened to me, so this ismy way of giving back.”

Tyler believes starting or returningto study later in life is a great oppor-tunity that more people should beembracing. “It’s never too late so longas you have the drive.”

Despite feeling “super old” whenshe turned up for the first day of uni-versity, Dromana resident SahraDupuy, 30, knew it was something shehad to do.

Having taught Victorian Certificateof Applied Learning students at TAFEfor several years, and with a numberof diplomas under her belt, shedecided she needed welfare training todo the best possible job as a teacher.

Sahra enrolled in a combined degreein education and social work at

La Trobe University and is now in hersecond year of the course.

“I found there was a gap in myknowledge.

“When I was teaching some of mystudents, I realised that a lot of thetime you can’t teach them without firstsolving their personal problems and Iwasn’t qualified to do that.”

Sahra believes welfare should beincluded in all levels of education toproduce better outcomes.

“I think welfare is for everyone. Itdoesn’t just mean you need ahandout.”

While juggling full-time study andcaring for two children has beentough, she enjoys the course and isfocused on finishing her degree.

“No amount of money is worthbeing in a job you hate. All you can dois live the best quality life you can anddo it now while you have the chance.

“If you like what you are doing, youwill look forward to going to workevery day.”


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A foot stompin’, hard rockin’ timeA bluegrass band with peninsula roots is making it big,HADYN GODONY reports.

Perfect quarry: Quarry Mountain Dead Rats meld a mish-mash of country, rock’n’roll, blues and bluegrass.Picture: Haydn Godony

The ‘Rockgrass’ outfit The Quarry MountainDead Rats found its birth when a couple oflocal blokes bashed out a few hillbilly tunes

at the old quarry site in Mt Eliza.That experimental team-up has led to one of

our region’s most interesting and unique outfitsfinding a peninsula-wide following and now asfar as the US with a spirited blend of rock andbluegrass.

The band’s current line-up includes frontmanLachlan Alcorn on guitar and vocals, DavinMcDonald on double bass and Ben Clements onwashboard, tambourine and lagerphone. Banjoplayer Daniel Sudholz and mandolin man ChrisWichmann write the songs.

“In the early days we only had a few originalsongs that all ended up on our EP, recorded in thespare room at my old house,” Alcorn said.

“It started selling and we got more gigs and gotheard by [Casey Chambers’ husband] ShaneNicholson. A little later he got in touch andasked us to come up to his brother Nash’s studio

in the Hunter Valley and record our first album.“We were stoked with the record; then after

we finally saved enough money to get the thingprinted the response was really good, with 12original tracks,” he said.

The video for the title track of BloodhoundKilled My Squeezebox was filmed live in aMelbourne tram.

“Bluegrass these days is a very refined music,but I would not say that we are a very refinedband, although we are forever getting tighter,especially when we do a couple of gigs in a row.’’

The band gigged along the east coast beforeChristmas, ripped it up in Mornington onAustralia Day and regularly plays at Baha in Rye.Last month they also lathered up the crowd atGippsland’s The Hills Are Alive festival.

The band’s goals include eventually heading tothe US, where its album has created interest oniTunes. Eight tracks are already in the pipelinefor the next album. The band’s web page is atquarrymountaindeadrats.com.

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39 Glen Drive, RyeBedrooms: 5Bathrooms: 3Living areas: Open-plan kitchen, lounge and dining roomThe rest: Study, fireplace, two ensuites, timber floors, doublegarage with remotely-controlled door, landscaped gardens,outdoor deck areaPrivate salePrice: $ 1.1 millionAgent: Eview Frankston, 8781 3888

This architect-designed seven-year-old housesits on a 1000-square-metre, north-facingelevated block with views to Arthurs Seat.

The quality timber exterior blends with thesurrounding vegetation, while birdlife, a peaceful

location and leafy distant outlook make thisproperty a great retreat from the hustle andbustle or outstanding permanent residence.

Polished floorboards and a stone feature wallfeature in the foyer create an impressive entrance.

With five bedrooms and three bathrooms, ithas plenty of room for the family.

The upper level features the open-plandesigner kitchen, dining and living areas withfireplace, and two spacious bedrooms each withan en suite, walk-in wardrobe and balcony.

The kitchen has a large island bench, lots ofcupboards , and stainless-steel appliancesincluding underbench oven and dishwasher.

The adjoining open-plan living room hasstainless-steel bifold doors opening to a largebalcony with views across the bay.

The lower level has a large sunken, carpetedliving area, three more bedrooms, a bathroomwith freestanding bath, and study area.

There is ample room for a boat, Jet Ski, trailerand the double garage has internal access.

Timber floors and quality fixtures and fittingscomplete the fantastic feel of this well-designedhouse while natural surrounds and extensivedecking are low maintenance.

In sought after Rye, this property is ideal tolive in, as a holiday retreat or investment.


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Hastings 5/21 Spring Street

Designed with lifestyle in mind these exquisite architecturally designed & luxuriously appointed 3 & 2 bedroom 2 bathroom residences are the perfect opportunity for those looking to downsize in style! Located in this prime waterside location & within this boutique gated community these stunning properties boast a large open plan living area, master bedroom with walk in robe & en-suite, stylish kitchen & contemporary central bathroom. While outside enjoy the spacious private landscaped gardens & custom built pergola. Special features include; GDH, ducted refrigerative cooling, stone bench tops, porcelain tiles, high ceilings, full height doors, security system, quality blinds, fly screens, water tank, remote gates & remote lock up garages with internal access.

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16 James Street, SeafordPrivate salePrice: $465,000Agent: Veitch Seaford, 9786 2933

Located in quiet street, this brick veneerresidence is only 700 metres from the station

and handy to the beach, shops, schools andwetlands.

Established neat gardens surround the housewhich has three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Vaulted ceilings are a feature of the open-planliving room, comprising the kitchen, meals andlounge areas.

The meals area opens to a covered pergola,which is great for alfresco dining or familybarbecues.

There’s even more space to spread out in thelarge separate family room.

There’s plenty of parking in huge doublegarage.

On a 664 square metre block, this propertywill suit a tradesman, truck driver or boat, orcaravan owner with further off-street parking forup to six vehicles.

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Set on established grounds of 2,650sq.m (approx) & exclusively located off Humphries Rd is this elegant & private residence set within one of Mount Eliza’s finest positions. An authentic terrace style home built using recycled bricks, lead lighting, chandeliers, fireplaces & feature doors from the original ‘Hotham House’. The true Mount Eliza lifestyle, the neatly landscaped & well established front garden leads to the inviting entrance of this imposing lifestyle property. From the inviting entry foyer, dominated by high ceilings throughout, the expansive floor-plan includes considerable living & dining areas with adjoining granite kitchen sharing views onto the pool & the rear grounds. Comprehensively appointed with open fire places, ducted heating, cooling & vacuum, DLUG with remote door, high ceilings & quality drapes. The home spills onto an expansive entertaining area with plumbed BBQ & heated spa. The pool house includes a bar, renovated bathroom & a bedroom (STCA).

6 a 3 b 4 c 2 d 2 e

For Sale By negotiation over $980,000View www.harcourts.com.au/VHS3769Open Saturday 11:30-12:00pm

Tim RipperM 0434 513 640 E [email protected] SandersonM 0407 994 949 E [email protected]


9786 2933113A NEPEAN HIGHWAY, SEAFORD 3198AH: Greg Veitch 0418 523 331

www.veitchre.com.auSEAFORD $240,000

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VALUE BUYINGThis 2 storey, 2 bedroom townhouse offering lounge, kitchen/dining, 2 toilets, lock up garage with direct access. Paved backyard with covered pergola. Only 300 metres walk to Kananook station.

SEAFORD $310,000

1/19 HODGES STREET

PRICED TO SELLThis spacious 3 bedroom home on compact block in group of 3 offers full ensuite to master bedroom, gas ducted heating, lounge, split system airconditioner, kitchen/family with wall oven, cooktop and dishwasher. Lock-up garage plus 2 extra car spaces. Located in quiet street

FRANKSTON $359,950

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110 DALPURA CIRCUIT

ROOM TO MOVE!This spacious 4 bedroom BV offering gas ducted heating, master bedroom with WIR and full ensuite, large lounge with split system airconditioning, kitchen with W.O., cooktop and dishwasher. familyroom plus separate rumpus room with built in bar. New bathroom. Handy to Peninsula Link.

SEAFORD $409,000

14 RAYMOND ROAD

BEACHSIDE OF FREEWAYLocated in quiet street on 693m2 approx block, this 3 bedroom BV offers polished floors, lounge/dining, gas heating, kitchen/meals, good backyard. Currently let to excellent tenant for $290 per week. Walk to beach and Woolworths.

SEAFORD $478,000

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BAYSIDE BEAUTYSee the sea from this superbly presented 3 bedroom townhouse offering full ensuite , spacious open plan living, private balcony, gourmet kitchen with hot plates, stainless steel bench oven and dishwasher, S/S airconditioner. Double lock up garage with remote, courtyard garden. Cross the road to magnificent swimming beach.

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16 JAMES STREET

SOMETHING SPECIALHandy to station, beach, shops, schools and wetlands, this 3 bedroom BV offering 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets, vaulted ceiling to living room, kitchen/meals, covered pergola, large familyroom. Suite tradesman, truck driver or boat/caravan owner. Off street parking for 6 cars. Set on 664m2 approx. block.

Sea change as good as holiday

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31 Balaka Street, WarneetPrivate salePrice: $295,000-$320,000Agent: Harcourts Hastings, 5970 7333

This fantastic home offers everything you couldwant, excellent location with a great floor

plan to match.This property would be well suited to couples

considering downsizing, first-home buyers orfamilies wanting a sea change with a difference.

Features include three bedrooms, open-plankitchen and meals area and two living areas.

There is a separate laundry and the familybathroom has been tastefully renovated.

Baltic pine floorboards, a wood fire Coonaraheating and a split-system reverse-cycle unitensure seasonal comfort.

A front verandah and an undercover

entertainment area for perfect for those relaxingdays relaxing in the sun. park in the lock-upgarage. In the sought after pocket of Warneet,this home is in walking distance of the pier andgeneral store and just a short drive toCranbourne and Hastings.

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6 Quengo Court,SeafordPrivate salePrice: $429,000Agent: Veitch Seaford,9786 2933

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Enjoying a quiet court location and being only leisurely strollto the train station and near the beach, shops and schools,

this three-bedroom plus study brick veneer home ticks the boxfor convenience. A solid fuel heater and an airconditionerprovide year-round comfort. Entertain in the formal loungeroom or separate games room. A meals area adjoins thekitchen. There’s a large covered outdoor pergola, carport anda lock-up garage, all on a block of about 531 square metres.

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Wavesextendwin streakTHE Peninsula Waves’ hot streak reachednew levels on Wednesday night with acrushing 19-goal victory over SwisseSouthern Saints at the State Netball-Hockey Centre.

Waves coach Claire Houben is delightedby her team’s 5-0 start to the VNL champi-onship season but is urging them to remainwary with a testing clash against MonashUniversity ahead.

“Every coach hopes to have this start tothe season but it very rarely happens,” saidHouben, who is in her first season asChampionship coach.

“It’s a credit to the girls. They have beenworking very very hard and they’re gettingresults.

“But we’ve got a few tough games com-ing up. We’ve still got Hume, but we’rereally looking forward to it.”

The 59-40 victory over the fifth-placedSaints came on the back of anotherbrilliant performance from Mwai Kum-wenda, who shot an extraordinary49 goals from 61 attempts.

“MJ has just been playing so well — thisweek she just had another fantastic gameand it’s lovely to see how well she isgoing,” Houben said.

“People just don’t see how athletic thegirl is — but this week I think she reallyshowed that.”

It’s not just Kumwenda who is causingheadaches among other VNL teams.Holly-Ann Hood and Kelly Haynes werealso outstanding.

“To be honest it really was a team effort.It just shows they are all playing well at themoment.

“Our players got all the votes again,which speaks for itself.”

The Waves division one team also posteda comfortable 39-29 victory over the Saintswith Bianca Sanzaro (20 goals from 27attempts) and Emma White (19 goals from27 attempts) leading the way in attack.

The Waves have three wins and a drawfrom their five matches and are well incontention to play finals.

The Waves under-19 outfit has two winsfrom five matches but posted a promising43-22 win over the Saints on Wednesdaynight.

All three Peninsula Waves teams willplay their first home game for the VNLseason on Saturday, April 20, at PattersonRiver Secondary College.

The under-19s will kick off proceedingsfrom 5pm; division one starts at 6.30pmand the championship match begins at8pm.

The Waves have this week off because ofthe under-21 national championshipsbeing held in Darwin.

— Brad McGrath

Carrum Downs duo snap up golden chance against MorningtonTHE Carrum Downs pair of Phil Bolitho and MarkFlavel have taken out team gold by beatingMornington 3-2 in the final of the MPTTA’ssummer pennant table tennis competition.

With Mornington’s Jarryd Cathcart in almostunbeatable form, a win in the doubles rubber toBolitho and Flavel was essential if they were tohave any chance of success and a hard-fought 11- 7win in the seventh set the win up for the Downers.

Predictably, Cathcart was too good for bothBolitho and Flavel in the singles, although the

experienced Bolitho squandered a golden chance torecord the upset of the season when he led Cathcart3-0, only to see the Mornington ace regroup, win4-3 and keep intact his unbeaten record over thesummer.

Wins to both Bolitho and Flavel over clubveteran Geoff Lloyd were enough to secure the goldfor Carrum Downs.

With the A2 division final held over until nextweek due to Ken Johnson’s participation in NewZealand’s veterans tournament, the only other gold

medal play-off game was in the club’s A3 division,where Des Gamble led Mt Eliza to a comfortablewin over Rye.

Gamble was untroubled in winning both singlesmatches and Lucas Seguel chimed in with a victoryover young gun Mitchell Peacock to deliver thegold medal to Mt Eliza. The hard-working Gamblewill be pushing for promotion to the next divisionafter adding team gold to his Leading Playeraward, which he won after a stellar season, win-ning 17 of 20 matches played.

A long way to top, butcyclist’s getting thereBY BRAD McGRATH

Budding star: Todd Buschkuehl (centre)celebrates his gold medal.

TODD Buschkuehl is at the head ofthe peloton.

The Langwarrin teenager recentlywon a gold medal at the AustralianJunior Mountain Climbing Champi-onships at Mt Buffalo.

Buschkuehl, 17, turned the tableson time trial winner Angus Lyons towin the road race category and puthimself forward for higher honoursnext year.

‘‘I’ve been focusing on it for aboutthree months and training for it,’’ hesaid. ‘‘It was the second time I had

been there — the first time as anunder-19.’’

The Team Barefoot cyclist is hope-ful the victory will help him getnoticed by a team competing on thenational road series next year.

‘‘My goal for next year is to getonto a team on the National RoadSeries, which is all around Australia.

’’With my results I should be ableto but it’s just a matter of getting on agood team that will help me. ’’

Buschkuehl is from a talentedsports family.

His father, Dave, recently com-peted in the gruelling Ironman Asia-

Pacific Championships with part of itbeing held in Frankston, before fin-ishing in Melbourne.

Brother Nathan is a promisingtriathlete and will compete in Francelater this year.

‘‘I started to do triathlons but thenfocused on the cycling because I wasbest at that,’’ Buschkuehl said.

The Elizabeth Murdoch Collegestudent is now preparing for an eventin Devonport, Tasmania, at the endof this month.

‘‘I want to try to make a career outof it and get as far as possible. To turnprofessional would be ideal.’’

Rays stoke up the engine room

Flying Rays: Dandenong Stingrays’ Josh Newman(No. 31) and Agape Patolo fly for a mark over EasternRanges’ Liam Wale-Buxton on Saturday. Picture: Gary Sissons

EFFORT can do amazing things.In the Dandenong Stingrays’ case it took them to

a much-needed TAC Cup win over Eastern Rangesat Bayswater Oval on Saturday in front of a large,vocal crowd.

The Stingrays won 20.14 (134) to 12.14 (86).After a tight first term the Stingrays lifted their

intensity and their tackle count, jumping out to ahalf-time lead and powering to an impressive win.

Stingrays coach Graeme Yeats said his playerswere starting to understand the level of effort need-ed to be competitive at TAC Cup level.

‘‘I’m really impressed with the way they workedreally hard right from the start of the game.

‘‘I’m not sure where we are at. We’re still devel-oping the group and still learning about the kidsand trying to establish the base acceptance of thework rate required at this level.’’

Yeats said the noticeable increase in the numberof tackles showed the Stingrays had lifted theirintensity.

‘‘We only had seven or eight tackles in the firstquarter and I think we had seven or eight tacklesinside our forward 50-metre line in the secondquarter.

‘‘So we were able to keep the ball inside our scor-ing area and obviously got more scoring shots fromthat pressure.’’

The Stingrays had winners across the ground.

Dale Gawley, Angus Scott, Clayton McCartney,Jordan Bastinac, Zak Jones and Blake Pearsonwere named best players. McCartney kicked fourgoals and Jack Soroczynski added three goals.

Bottom-age player Tom Lamb was also impress-ive at half-forward, setting up a number of attacksand showing clean hands in the forward line.

‘‘We think we have a really good balanced squad,so we never have to rely on any individuals,’’ Yeatssaid. ‘‘We seek a consistent, across-the-board effortand work rate.’’

Yeats has challenged his players to maintain theirefforts across the season.

‘‘Their talent comes with them, but on the backof hard work you can play well and set up thethings you’re trying to set up.

Ranges coach Darren Bewick was disappointedin his side and praised the Stingrays’ intensity.‘‘They worked really hard and gave us a lesson onhow you should go about it through the midfield.’’

The TAC Cup has a week off this weekend as VicMetro and Vic Country squads play trial gamesahead of the first game of the AFL under-18national championships.

The Stingrays host North Ballarat Rebels atShepley Oval next Saturday at 1pm. — Roy Ward

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Pines forward sets up a dream victoryTHE Pines staged a massive opening roundupset with a five-point win over Karingal atEric Bell Reserve on Saturday.

Although the Bulls were missing star mid-fielders Stephen Charalambous and boomrecruit Harley Ambrose, they were stillexpected to defeat the young Pythons.

The Pythons were on from the outset andhad established an 11-point lead by the firstchange.

After a stern word from coach BrendanDunne, Karingal booted eight goals in thesecond term to set up a 17-point break at thelong change.

But the Pines responded in the third term asthey turned the match into a dour scrap.

In the end Pines’ forward Guy Hendryproved the difference with four majors inattack with a superb last quarter.

‘‘He [Hendry] took some telling marks inthe final term,’’ Pythons coach Stephen Ryan

said. ‘‘He still has plenty of learning to do, buthe provides a real solid target for us downthere.’’

Pythons midfielder Trent Potts, youngerbrother of Frankston Dolphins co-captainLuke, provided plenty of drive for the youngPines.

Beau Hendry constantly fed Potts with histap work and the Pythons big man clearly out-pointed Bulls star Grant Goodall.

‘‘He [Potts] is into his third season of seniorfooty now, so he is really getting the feel ofwhat it takes at this level.’’ Ryan said.

The Pythons’ six-goals-to-three final termproved telling in the 13.9 (87) to 12.10 (82)victory.

‘‘We ran the game out really well,’’ Ryansaid. ‘‘We’re still a really young group, so awin like this gives us plenty of confidence.

‘‘It shows that if you put in a four-quartereffort we can beat sides like that.’’

Karingal midfielder Michael Burke wasamong the standouts for his team and theveteran had plenty of influence on the contestbut was unable to drag his side over the line.

In other Peninsula League matches, Franks-ton YCW shook off talk that they were under-done, going into the season with a 52-pointhammering of Bonbeach.

Stonecats forward David Bodley bootedseven majors and premiership hero Ben Telliswas prolific as they cruised to victory.

Langwarrin kick-started its season in stellarfashion at Lloyd Park with a 45-point winover Seaford. Tiger Thomas Shaw was astandout in the loss, booting five majors.

— Morgan Cole

For final results in the Mt Eliza-Morningtonand Chelsea-Edithvale-Aspendale matchesbeing played on Sunday visitfrankstonweekly.com.au.

Fevola not a feature ofinterleague blockbusterTHE Peninsula League looks to have dodged a bullet withOvens and Murray spearhead Brendan Fevola unlikely toplay in their interleague clash later this year.

The Yarrawonga full forward is scheduled to play aone-off game with Rockingham Rams in Western Austra-lia’s Peel League on May 26, meaning the burly formerCarlton star will not play against the Peninsula League aday earlier.

But newly appointed Peninsula League coach StephenRyan knows the O and M will field a strong outfit.

‘‘They are a very good league, very strong and havequite a few ex-AFL players playing in the league,’’ he said.

The two country powers will clash for the right to playfor the No. 1 ranking in country Victoria next year withthe make-up of the Peninsula team to be severely differentto previous years. The team was formerly made up ofplayers from the Peninsula, Casey Cardinia and NepeanLeagues but this year the MPNFL has split the threeleagues’ representative outfits.

This means players of the ilk of Ashley Eames and Jus-tin Berry will not be available to help the PeninsulaLeague defeat the powerful Ovens and Murray outfit,which is likely to include former Richmond players DeanPolo, Craig Ednie and Chris Hyde.

Ryan said he is likely to choose a squad of 40 in thenext fortnight before trimming the squad down closer tothe game.

He said he is excited at the prospect of coaching thePeninsula League.

‘‘It’s a good opportunity and a good learning curve forme,’’ he said.

‘‘It is a good opportunity for me to get to know the restof the Peninsula League a bit better.

‘‘It is disappointing that they have broken the team upbut I can understand where the VCFL is coming frombecause the team might be too strong coming from threedifferent leagues.’’

The Casey Cardinia League will be coached by Paken-ham premiership mentor Michael ‘Jock’ Holland, withCranbourne coach Doug Koop to be his assistant.

The Casey Cardinia League will clash with WimmeraFootball League at Horsham on May 25.

The Nepean League will clash with Heathcote DistrictFootball League on May 25 with Dromana coach GavinArtico taking the reins. His key assistant will be Hastingscoach Glenn Michie. — Brad McGrath

Lady Blues rout BravesFRANKSTON Lady Blues have staged one of their bestvictories in recent times by upsetting the Bendigo Bravesby six points at Frankston Basketball Stadium on Fridaynight.

The victory was set up by a brilliant performance fromlocal star Kelly Bowen, who scored 30 points and had 13rebounds in arguably her best game for the club.

Her Townsville teammate Nicole Romeo scored18 points and proved a thorn in the Braves’ side with herenergetic presence.

Patrice McKenzie was also outstanding despite notscoring as much as in previous seasons.

The Blues men suffered their worst loss of the seasonwith several top-liners including Grant Dennis and TonyMeier missing the 84-48 loss to Bendigo.

Braves imports Jazz Ferguson (26 points) and IvanMcFarlin (29 points, 17 rebounds) destroyed the under-manned Blues. Chuck Long led the scoring for the Blueswith 15 points.

Sharks put Pies in shredderBY MORGAN COLE

New face: Frankston Bombers coach Duncan Proud lays down the law to his players in their game againstRed Hill on Saturday. Picture: Wayne Hawkins

SORRENTO put a week of drama behind itto record a 104-point victory over Crib Pointat Crib Point Recreation Reserve onSaturday.

Sharks coach Nick Claringbold confirmedthe club’s appeal against the lifetime banhanded to star recruit Steven Baker was still inthe balance.

Claringbold said the appeal had dragged onuntil past midnight at Frankston RSL onWednesday before the appeals board declaredthey needed more time.

He could not shed any light on when averdict would be reached on the playingfuture of the former St Kilda tagger, who wasbanned under a rule that says a player cannotbe suspended for more than 16 matches in acareer.

Despite the hearing hanging over theirhead, the Sharks seemed unfazed as they blewthe Magpies away.

‘‘We have a lot of guys playing who are newor have missed out [on grand finals],’’Claringbold said.

‘‘James Hallahan is a local guy who hascome down and watched us play grand finalsand just desperately wanted to be a part of it.

‘‘Guys like him are a real driver in keepingthat hunger burning.’’

Hallahan ran amok for the premiersthrough the midfield, slotting in perfectly withthe well-drilled Sharks’ engine room.

Key forward Ben Schwarze looked to beback at his best, booting three goals comingfrom 10 scoring shots. He was restricted toeight games last year because of injury.

Sorrento played a high-intensity style as theMagpies struggled to break down their manicattack on the man and ball.

‘‘It was a really good four-quarter effort byour boys,’’ Claringbold said.

‘‘We had over 70 tackles, which shows thatwe didn’t drop our intensity at any stage.’’

Neil Clark and Dan Wise were among thefew shining lights for Crib Point as theybattled to work their way into the match.

Sorrento looks to have added more stringsto their bow by blooding two new players,James Pitcher and Heath Connolly. The pairgot an excellent first taste of senior footy.

In other Nepean League matches, Dromanasent a message to the rest of the league with a67-point belting of Hastings.

Tyabb got its season off to a near-perfectstart with a narrow four-point win overDevon Meadows.

Frankston Bombers made light work of RedHill with a crushing 93-point win.

The only sour note for the Bombers wasSimon Greener suffering a potentiality seriousknee injury.

Pearcedale managed to hold off a spiritedSomerville outfit and win by 19 points.■ For more pictures and reports visitfrankstonweekly.com.au

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