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RECOGNITION that they “weren’t being effective in tackling family vio-lence” prompted Kingston police to help form Taskforce Alexis in Decem-ber – and the results are proving its effectiveness.

The first operation of its kind in Victoria, the taskforce combines pro-active, mental health and family vio-

lence experts in an integrated team. They work to ensure that those af-

fected by family violence in Glen Eira, Bayside and Kingston “get the help they need”.

Last year there were 2600 incidents of family violence in these suburbs - with children present in 700.

Acting Senior Sergeant Fiona Alex-ander, of Moorabbin’s Proactive Unit, said the taskforce allowed police to specialise in areas of family violence,

mental health, crime prevention and youth. They work alongside a Monash Health mental health clinician and a Salvation Army family violence spe-cialist worker.

“We were finding we had no capac-ity to handle jobs – we were becom-ing social workers,” she said about the taskforce yesterday. “So we sat down and worked out how to address the is-sues.

“We now have 24 members on the

team and we will think ‘outside the square’ and go to any lengths to arrest or remand offenders.”

In two months, Taskforce Alexis has charged 32 offenders, remanded 15 recidivists, began intensive counsel-ling with 19 families, engaged with 10 youths, conducted six security audits, and helped 160 people suffering from a mental health disorder.

Being proactive and well-resourced is the key. “If we think someone is

acting badly we now have the ability to use other resources to catch them,” Acting Senior Sergeant Alexander said, adding that tackling recidivism – repeat offending - was a priority.

“For example, we can install CCTV cameras at places where they might go. So, if someone tells us the perpe-trator is following them, or visiting them when they shouldn’t, we are able to get the evidence to convict them.”

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Smiles betterTHE Humanitarian Clowns hope to raise $30,000 to buy a Laughter Bus to bring some happiness to the ill and disadvantaged.The charity was founded by Tim Webster (far left), also known as Timbadim the Clown after he was inspired by working with Dr Patch Adams in Costa Rica.See story, Page 5.Picture: Gary Sissons

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KINGSTON Arts’ annual pop up bar is back - and it promises to be bigger and better than ever. It will launch on Friday at 5pm at Kingston City Hall forecourt, Moorabbin.

The pop up bar brings residents and rovers together all February to sample the free live music, children’s activi-ties and a range of craft beer and ciders supplied by local brewers.

With a return to its original location in the forecourt, the pop up bar aims to catch the attention of passers-by on Nepean Hwy, drawing exposure to the activity at the high visibility Kingston Arts site.

Last year’s event averaged about 500 people per night and received high praise from those attending.

Whipping up a flamenco frenzy on opening night will be four-piece band La Rumba, from Melbourne. Their style is

spirited and guaranteed to bring patrons to their feet danc-ing. With sets 7-9pm their Latin rhythms aim to strike a chord with the pop-up crowd.

Next week, French band La Mauvaise Reputation will play gypsy jazz and French chanson virtuosos on Friday 13 February. The band - called Bad Reputation for the non-French speakers - plays some hot swing and French chanson, and does its best to live up to its name.

The four piece ensemble’s style is Django Reinhardt, with the songs of Edith Piaf, Charles Trenet, Serge Gains-bourg and Jean Sablon – sung en francais, bien sur.

Pop Up headliners confirmed are La Rumba and La Mau-vaise Reputation, and then Friday 20 February, The Tiger & Me and Friday 27 February, Karavana Flamenca.

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Un, deux, trois: French gypsy jazz band La Mauvaise Reputation will perform at Kingston City Hall’s Pop Up Bar.

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DRIVERS are being reminded reduced speed limits apply again near schools since students returned to classes late last week after the summer holiday break.

Outside many schools where a speed limit of 50 km/h would normally apply, there are permanent 40 km/h speed limit zones.

In some cases, a time-based 40 km/h limit may be in place.

Advanced warning signs advise motorists they are approaching a school zone with reduced speed limits. Drivers should be prepared to slow down during school times.

Reduced speed limits are in force throughout each school term at peak times that children arrive at and leave schools.

Time-based speed limits outside schools apply from 8-9.30am and 2.30-4pm on school days.

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Toy library backKINGSTON Toy Library has re-opened for this year and staffmem-bers are keen to continue bringing fun and play to local children.

The library offers affordable access to a wide range of toys, games, puz-zles and play equipment to assist in the educational development of pre-school children aged up to six. The library at 2B Lewis St, Mordialloc, is open Mondays and Fridays 9.30-11am and Saturday 10am-1pm.

See kingstontoylibrary.com.au for further details.

DOG attacks in Kingston have fallen but still remain a concern for many residents.

There have been just under 400 re-ported dog attacks on people or ani-mals in Kingston over a three-year period.

Kingston Council figures reveal the number of reported dog attacks in the municipality in 2013-14 was 103, down from 134 in 2012-13 and 146 the year before.

Council CEO John Nevins said any-one who has been attacked or whose dog has been attacked by a dog should

immediately contact Kingston Coun-cil.

“It is critical that we can act quickly to help you and ensure the community is safe,” he said.

“Try to pass on as much informa-tion as possible including the time and location of the attack plus a de-scription of the dog and people in-volved.”

Labor pledged to review Victoria’s restricted dog laws and a parliamen-tary inquiry will be carried out into breed-specific laws before winning state government late last year.

Dog attack victims, the RSPCA and the Australian Veterinary Association will be invited to make submissions.

Paws Behaviour Dog Training expert

Jennifer Wilcox said “dog attacks hap-pen all the time.”

The Carrum dog trainer said “you don’t read about them in the paper un-less a person is seriously injured or animal is killed.”

“Yes, it’s sometimes hard to track down owners and not all dogs are reg-istered. So, why if we have tougher laws against so called ‘dangerous’ dogs, are we still seeing so many at-tacks?”

Ms Wilcox said some dog owners are not taking responsibility for their pets’ actions.

“Laws alone will not resolve this problem. Action must be taken by our government leaders to ensure councils have the resources, training and man-

power to prevent dog attacks,” she said.

“Councils must follow through on community complaints, enforce leash laws and identify dogs that are poten-tially dangerous before they cause in-jury and suffering.”

Ms Wilcox has recent experience of a dog attack on her two dogs while walking them on-leash in Carrum last weekend.

She said “a large Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute” attacked her dogs “without warning”.

The incident has been reported to Kingston Council.

Dog attack victims should contact Kingston Council on 1300 653 356.

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‘Prouder, safer’ schools a Premier priority

Pride on display: Amy Burchell and Premier Daniel Andrews at Patterson River Secondary College’s Safe Schools Coalition Victoria program launch on Monday. Picture: Gary Sissons

Business surveyKINGSTON Council’s Economic Development team is conducting an online survey of local businesswomen - from small business owners through to multi-national employees - to hear their ideas on ways council can support them.

The results will help set the agenda for the Kingston Business Women’s Network for 2015. Survey topics in-clude social media, business planning, e-commerce and work/life balance and workshop format preferences.

Complete the short survey before Friday 20 February at kingston.vic.gov.au/business

PATTERSON River Secondary College staff and students are enthusiastic about the school’s role as one of 120 schools taking part in the Safe Schools Coalition Victoria program, which preaches toler-ance and acceptance of gay students.

Premier Daniel Andrews, Education Minister James Merlino, and Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny, visited the Seaford school on Monday - a day after Mr Andrews became the first premier to lead a gay pride parade in St Kilda.

Schools will be “prouder and safer” and teachers will get the resources they need to help students “be who they are,” he told students.

“Everyone has the right to feel safe at school.”Mr Andrews said the Safe Schools Coalition

would “use the power of education to promote di-versity and greater understanding in our schools and in our communities”.

The program aims to create safe and supportive classrooms for same-sex attracted and gender-di-verse students at all government secondary schools. It will involve training 4000 staff to support more than 20,000 students.

“We’re putting equality back on the agenda, and this program is about working with teachers to pro-vide a respectful and safe environment where every young person can belong,” Mr Merlino said.

Private and independent schools will also be en-couraged to participate in the program, which is run by La Trobe University’s Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria.

Patterson River’s assistant principal Daniel Dew said the school – which has 1150 students - promot-ed itself as being “safe and supportive” of same-sex attracted students.

He said statistics relating to the incidence of as-sault and bullying of gay or lesbian students “were pretty horrifying” and often responsible for later incidents of self-harm and mental health issues.

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THE humanitarian clowns bus is coming… hopefully.

The charity group, which believes laughter is the best medicine to cheer up the ill and disadvantaged, is aiming to raise enough money to buy a Laughter Bus.

Chief clown Tim Webster said he had been diagnosed with leukaemia at a young age and “received a lot of community support” so this is the inspiration behind setting up the Humanitarians Clown group, which was granted official charity status in July last year.

The 33-year-old said he wants to “bring happiness to others”.

He visited Africa and in “a life changing moment” he saw some orphaned children playing card who he showed a magic trick.

“They wanted to see more … I went to get more magic tricks and I walked out and there was about 150 community members so that was where the Humanitarian Clowns first started.

“It opened up doors and created a great environment.”

After years of clowning around all over the world, putting on shows to promote happiness, he and his mother Margueritte Flower were invited to work with the US doctor and clown Patch Adams, portrayed by the late Robin Williams in the 1998 film of the same name, in Costa Rica.

Humanitarian Clowns has partnered with Peninsula Health to spread joy to local hospitals including The Mornington Centre for rehabilitation patients.

Now they hope to take their show on the road.

The group is planning to add a “meals on wheels” service while travelling around Frankston, the Mornington Peninsula, Kingston, Cranbourne and Dandenong.

“We’re hoping to get some welfare agencies on board the bus … and provide food to the homeless and boarding houses … we’ll have some music and instruments to make it a bit more fun,” Mr Webster said.

The clowns will also visit youth groups to teach troubled youngsters circus tricks.

See gofundme.com/laughterbus for donation details or call Tim Webster on 0430 562 887. All donations are tax-deductible.

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Send in the clowns: From left, Tim Webster, Annette Davey, Vicki Page, Margueritte Flower and Adrian Jones hope to be on the move if enough funds to buy a Laughter Bus for the Humanitarian Clowns charity are raised.Picture: Gary Sissons

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Police patrol Sitting on a problemA MAN became agitated and ag-gressive towards customers at KFC Chelsea Heights on Saturday night. The man in his 20s, who appeared to be intoxicated, allegedly physically assaulted a man inside the outlet and again in the carpark but was held down by other customers until police arrived. He was taken by ambulance to Monash Medical Centre but has yet to be interviewed by police. Anyone with information should call Leading Senior Constable Dave Flannery at Chelsea police on 8773 3200.

Kicked in stomachA WOMAN in her 20s allegedly kicked a man in the stomach on a Melbourne-bound train on Sunday night last week. The woman allegedly ran at the man, 30, in a random attack. He got off at Bonbeach and reported the incident to Protective Services Officers. They phoned ahead and the woman was removed from the train by PSOs at Edithvale. Police say charges are pending. Anyone with information should contact Senior Constable Shane Hughson at Mordialloc police on 9588 2988.

In the darkA CHELSEA Heights man watching TV with headphones on was oblivious to an intruder sneaking in through a front window of his house and stealing $100 cash. The incident occurred in Chelsea Park Drive between 9pm-midnight on 2 February. The offender left via the back door.

Cafe burgledTHE cafe at a Bonbeach caravan park has been burgled three times in the past week. Thieves stole cash,

cigarettes and alcohol from Kelly’s Cafe overnight on 26, 28 and 31 Janu-ary. Police believe the same culprits are responsible. They ripped boards off broken windows to gain entry to the cafe in the residential park in The Broadway.

Fountain stolenA CONCRETE Hindu fountain valued at $1500 has been stolen from a house in Harbour Drive, Patterson Lakes. Police said the theft occurred overnight on 27 January. They said it would take two men to lift the fountain and are appealing for witnesses to call 8773 3200.

Traffic stop Did you know?A DRIVER turning right at an inter-section must follow the turn line in-dicating how the turn must be made. If no line exists the driver must turn into the right lane of the road being entered. Exemptions exist.Breaking Road Rule 33 incurs a $148 on-the-spot fine, or two demerit points, and up to $420 at court.

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A DEBT collection firm with links to underworld identity Mick Gatto is set-ting up shop in Hastings.

Gatto Corporate Solutions Pty Ltd, a debt purchasing company which buys debts then pursues creditors for the money owed, has leased office space at 8 High St, opposite Hastings Library.

Gatto’s surname is on the office win-dow but the former boss of the notori-ous Carlton Crew is not a current co-owner of the business despite initially owning one third of its parent company Gatto Corp, via a private company, when it was formed in 2009.

Gatto Corporate Solutions manag-ing director Anthony Swords told The News he is the sole shareholder and “Mick’s my mentor”.

He said the firm “does everything” in the building industry and horse racing industry.

“Everyone thinks it’s just a debt col-lection office but it’s not. We set up companies as well, give business ad-vice, do mediation and negotiations when people try to buy or start a busi-ness.”

Mr Swords said he has signed a two-year lease for the “satellite office” for Gatto Corporate Solutions.

The firm also has an office in Point Cook. Mr Swords said “cheap rent” and the Hastings location is appealing.

“I’ve got a farm in Junction Village so I’m only 15 minutes away.

“It’s a good place to be … the shop there is pretty much what I was paying for my car park in the city.”

He said Gatto Corporate Solutions has signed a two-year lease with further options at the Hastings, High St office and “a minimum” of three admin staff will be based there.

“I run out of Lygon St – I have most of my meetings in Lygon St in Carlton,” Mr Swords said.

The Hastings office also has the com-pany name Victorian Racing Collec-tions Pty Ltd emblazoned on its win-dow.

“That is primarily a debt collection agency,” Mr Swords said.

“It’s all over Victoria but obviously there’s a lot of trainers out Western Port way and Cranbourne way so it’s just convenient to be out here.”

The Gatto Corporate Solutions web-site states some outstanding debt cases “require more vigorous action”. When asked what this entailed, Mr Swords said it could include legal action.

“It might mean you go to court … I have a couple of solicitors who work for me and everything we do is done le-gally but the way we work is we assign people’s debts so we take them on and they’re our own. So we collect them however we want.”

The office space was leased by Cen-tury 21 real estate agent Chris Watt. The shopfront was advertised as hav-ing “generous incentives available if you are of good standing and willing to make a reasonable commitment”.

Mr Watt is on leave and was unavail-able for comment.

The Hastings premises leased to Gatto Corporate Solutions will also be a base for fundraising volunteers for a charity called We Were Champions

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Gatto’s mate gets ready to collect

New tenant: Mick Gatto (inset right) associate Anthony Swords (inset left) of Gatto Corporate Solutions has leased an office, above, in Hastings. Inset picture supplied

which saves racehorses from the knack-ery.

We Were Champions was granted of-ficial charity status in 2013 and was es-tablished by Gatto Corporate Solutions.

Mr Swords said since it had taken “over a month” to get the lease sorted out he “knew a bit” about Hastings and is impressed with the Renew Hastings project which fills empty shopfronts with “pop-up shops” including spaces

to exhibit artists’ works.“This could be a good chance for

Hastings as well … some of the things we do is help people set up their own business.

“There’s a good future for Hastings with the port coming in. It’s just a nice little place.”

Gatto Corporation Solutions will of-ficially open for business in Hastings next week.

KINGSTON Council seeks two new Arts and Cultural Advisory Commit-tee members and welcomes ap-plications from artists, arts industry professional or administrators with a connection to the City of Kingston.

The committee includes even com-munity members, three councillors and arts officers to provide advice on arts and cultural development.

Committee members are appointed for two years and help to develop council’s Arts and Cultural Strategy, allocate arts grants and build net-works within the arts community.

Contact council’s arts and cultural development coordinator on 9556 4468 or email [email protected]

Applications close 5pm, Monday 16 February and can be completed online at www.kingstonarts.com.au

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Police tackle violence in families Continued from Page 1

Proactive, mental health and family violence teams who specialise in these areas now work together. For exam-ple, a youth resource officer may work with a child while the crime preven-tion officer conducts a safety audit of the home to ensure the victim of family violence feels safe.

At the same time, a firearms officer will ensure that there are no weapons to cause harm, and the family violence police officer will ensure the perpetra-tor is held to account and the victim protected. The clinician will ensure re-ferrals to support services are followed through.

Unfortunately, in the family violence setting, police say only 3 per cent of men take up referrals.

Taskforce Alexis, launched at Moorabbin on Monday, also includes members of the Pacer shift, who offer a joint crisis response to those experi-encing a behavioural disturbance in the community.

This has freed up police on-the-beat from attending hospitals or clinics. “We have since been able to give back 420 hours to the division,” Acting Senior Sergeant Alexander said.

At the launch, Superintendent Ross Guenther, described Taskforce Alexis as a “holistic model that we think is the way to go to”.

“We know that we can’t arrest our way out of the problem and we need to focus on prevention.”


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STAFF cuts at the Royal District Nursing Service’s Frankston and Rosebud offices will not affect pa-tients, according to the service’s management.

The organisation says there will be “no change to patient-care”.

The offices are being replaced by mobile care teams equipped with laptops to make house calls.

Administrative functions at the existing 14 sub-urban offices will be consolidated into four re-gional hubs – with the closest to Frankston and the peninsula being Moorabbin.

The RDNS office in Beach St, Frankston, will close in April.

No decision has been made regarding the con-tinuation of the Cairns St, Rosebud, office “at this stage”.

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federa-tion expects the Rosebud office to lose six nurses as well as two administrative and one domestic staffer. It says six G3 nursing positions will be downgraded to G2.

It is not known how many staff will be affected at the Frankston office.

The RDNS insists no “front line” nursing posi-tions will be cut, although “a number” of manage-ment, consultant, coordinator and administrative positions will not be required.

“Staff in these roles will have the opportunity to apply for newly created roles,” a spokesperson said.

“Where redundancy is unavoidable, people will receive packages and access to personal and career counselling.”

The organisation expects to cut around 80 po-sitions overall. It is Australia’s oldest and largest home nursing and healthcare services organisa-tion and has been operating on the peninsula since the mid-1970s.

Victorian general manager Fiona Hearn said the changes would “deliver better back-up to front-line nurses and improved services to cli-ents”.

“The rationale is that the RDNS operating structure has essentially been unchanged for more than 30 years. For example, the current structure pre-dates even fax machines, and dates from a time when nurses had to drive into an office to receive a paper client list and schedule.

“Now, all of that can be delivered instantly via tablet computer, meaning time once spent on driving can now be spent providing patient care.”

About 200 Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation members met on Thursday to discuss the changes.

They say 150 employees across the metropoli-tan area, including many highly-skilled nurses, will be forced to compete for new, and in some cases, lesser positions.

Federation acting state secretary Paul Gilbert said members “have serious concerns about the proposals - if they are to proceed in their current form – especially as regards critical patient-care issues”.

“These have been identified and need to be ad-dressed,” he said.

The nurses’ federation and the RDNS will meet tomorrow (Tuesday) to negotiate aspects of the revamp.

Under threat: The Rosebud and Frankston offices of the Royal District Nursing Service. Picture: Gary Sissons

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Fake notes warningCOUNTERFEIT $50 and $100 notes are circulating throughout Kingston.

Sergeant David Ingram, of Moorabbin police, said there was “no pattern” to the spread of the fakes, which have been found at five different businesses in the past week. “Unfortunately they are not being detected at the time,” he said. “They are only being picked up at the end of the day.”

Detection is difficult, but the fakes are said to crumple more easily, made of paper and not sturdy plastic, may not feature the coat of arms and the white stars on the watermark are liable to rub off.

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NIGHT-TIME taxis patronage across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula has dived after the launch of Uber’s ridesharing service in late December, according to frustrated cabbies.

US based Uber, backed by corporate goliaths including Google and investment bank Goldman Sachs, is operating its uberX service illegally in Victoria (‘Uber’s arrival challenges taxi operators’, The News 21/1/15).

Taxi owners and drivers are angry that the state government and regulators seem unwilling to act to stamp out the unregulated ridesharing service.

Several have told The Times young people in the 18-30 age bracket in particular are shunning taxis and using Uber’s smartphone app to book car journeys after leaving pubs and clubs.

The uberX app enables passengers to book car rides with drivers who have listed their details and vehicle with the service. No cash changes hands.

Passengers make an online payment and Uber takes a 20 per cent commission then pays the difference to drivers.

Uber’s “dynamic pricing model” means fares fluctuate based on demand.

The drivers do not have to pass any tests to list their details with Uber. After each paid journey drivers and passengers can publicly rate

Uber’s night moves hurt taxi takingsAnger: Taxi drivers are not so happy about Uber’s arrival in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. Picture source: Instagram

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each other’s performance via the smartphone app.

Sandy Spanos, founder of industry group Victorian Taxi Families, is outraged successive state governments and regulators have failed to step in and stop the uberX service operating in Victoria.

“Uber is unaccredited, unlicenced and uninsured and they pay no tax,” she said.

“They’re snubbing their noses at our laws. It costs my husband $140 a day to keep a taxi on the road… what are they [Uber] paying?”

Mrs Spanos said uberX drivers do

not have ABN numbers or submit business activity statements.

“I can’t understand why every taxpayer in Australia isn’t outraged by this.”

Some Uber drivers have been fined $1700 when caught by transport inspectors but Uber is reportedly paying drivers’ fines.

Peninsula based taxi driver Mickey, who did not want his full name published, said Uber “is taking a lot of work from us”.

“It’s illegal and they can’t deny that.”Mickey said customers are often

unaware uberX is illegal.

Seaford Beach cabin park upgrades on tableTALKS between Seaford Beach Cabin Park owner Michael Hibbert and Frankston Council over a new 10-year lease for the site are continuing in the lead-up to a March deadline to agree a deal.

The cabin park houses emergency accommodation for disadvantaged and marginalised residents. Fears residents could face eviction have eased after council agreed to extend the lease on a Crown land portion of the cabin park late last year (‘Compromise on cabin park lease’, News 13/1/15).

Mr Hibbert and council are now working their way through conditions imposed by council as part of a lease renewal.

Council wants the cabin park owner to “make improvements to conditions” at the site while keeping any rental rises for residents “to a minimum”.

Cr Glenn Aitken said a meeting last

Park strife: Frankston Council and Seaford Beach Cabin Park owner Michael Hibbert have been in disagreement over the future of the site for the past few years.Pic: Gary Sissons

Tuesday was the first of several due to be held before next month.

“There will need to be a specific refinement [to lease terms],” he said.

“All we’ve done so far is look at conditions there without going into detail about what should or must be done.

“[Mr Hibbert] seems to be fairly comfortable with that although he did

point out he didn’t want to be faced with a huge bill that he suddenly had to accommodate.”

Cr Aitken said he believed Mr Hibbert made “a large sum of money” from 71 cabins leased at the Seaford site. He said Mr Hibbert did not provide the rental income figures at the meeting.

“I did indicate it would be helpful if we had incoming and outgoing figures

for the site to make a comparison to see what he’s putting back into the site if he wanted concessions of any kind,” Cr Aitken said.

A long-mooted land swap deal “will definitely not happen”, according to Cr Aitken.

There had been a suggestion the Crown land portion of the site, 860 square metres of land facing Kananook Creek housing 20 cabins, could have been exchanged with council receiving 675sqm of freehold land facing Nepean Hwy.

Victoria’s department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, formerly the DEPI, approved the land swap but councillors have resisted this proposal, claiming the exchange would make it easier for the site to be developed since the land owned by Mr Hibbert would then be amalgamated.

Council rejected a previous planning

application to build 51 units on the site in 2013 but Mr Hibbert said he would sign a covenant banning any building application for at least ten years.

Mr Hibbert told The Times he is “happy to spend some money renovating” the cabin park.

“Cr Aitken seemed to be fairly critical that I haven’t done any improvements in the past two years but I explained I’ve faced eviction so why would I improve it?”

Mr Hibbert took over the cabin park in 2008.

“Council freely admits since we began running it they don’t have nearly the same amount of complaints or any issues with it.”

Cr Aitken indicated council could extend the March deadline if the new lease details “are not fully resolved” by the end of next month.

Neil Walker

“We can’t stop the passengers… the drivers need to be educated and realise they can be charged.

“The enforcement is not happening from the government.”

He said “there has been a huge drop-off in business” since Uber launched across Frankston and the peninsula.

Younger people regard Uber as “hip”, according to Mickey.

He expressed frustration that regulators are not clamping down on Uber’s business.

“They don’t care what happens to the taxi industry and taxi drivers.”

When contacted by The News, the

Taxi Services Commission said it will not comment while legal action, brought by the TSC against Uber, is before Australian courts.

Mickey said “the TSC needs to understand it exists if taxis are on the road. The TSC does not exist if there are no taxis on the road”.

He suggested confiscating Uber drivers’ cars to “inconvenience them” since the company is apparently paying any fines.

Uber has not replied to questions by The News about its Frankston and peninsula operations.

Mrs Spanos condemned suggestions Uber can be regulated.

“You can’t legislate private cars… if someone has an accident [in an Uber car] who is going to pay for it?

“I have children… I don’t want my children to get into one of those Uber cars because you don’t know who’s driving it… what about police checks?”

Uber has offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Its uberBLACK service is a legitimate private hire car business but its uberX offering is unregulated.

“Why are they not being raided?” Mrs Spanos asked.

“I’d like their offices stormed and closed down and every one of those drivers held accountable because they know they’re breaking the law.”

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Donations required for boy’s homeCompiled by Melissa WalshTHE friends of Mr G. Griffith, of Somerville, will be pleased to learn that he is so far recovered from a se-vere attack of bronchitis that he is able to return home, after being in a hospi-tal in Melbourne for a fortnight.

***A VERY enjoyable evening was ar-ranged by two very young ladies, Miss Doreen Dove, and Miss Sydney Lev-ine, at Frankston House, on Wednes-day evening, January 27th, in aid of the Patriotic Fund. This example could be followed by others. A splendid pro-gramme was given, including songs, party songs, recitations and dances. These young ladies are to be congratu-lated on the success of their evening, and the total amount received, 5s 3d, was handed over to the secretary of the Frankston Patriotic Fund.

***WE are pleased to see that Mr C. Mc-Kenzie was successful in winning the 4½ furlong Novelty Pony race with his new purchase, Myradale at the last Nyora Race Meeting.

Mr McKenzie complains of the treat-ment he received from the railway De-partment on the occasion of taking his horses to those races. He booked and paid for the conveyance of two horses from Cranbourne to Nyora, and when he arrived there with the horses he was told there was only room for one.

Besides the inconvenience and ex-pense incurred by Mr McKenzie, he was told when he asked for a refund of the money for the box he had paid for but did not get, that he would have to make application at the head office for

a refund, thus entailing further loss of time and expense.

***PASSENGERS by the evening train from Stony Point to Melbourne, on Monday, had a very unpleasant and tiresome experience on that part of the journey between Stony Point and Frankston.

Shortly after leaving Stony Point it was found that the water in the boiler of the engine had given out, and it was only at a very slow rate of progress that the train made its weary way as far as Tyabb, where the already full load of passengers was further aug-mented by those who had journeyed to the Tyabb sports and were returning.

A start was made from that station nearly an hour behind time and the en-gine made violent exertions to get to the next station (Somerville) but after several stoppages and starts again it fi-nally stopped about half a mile from the township and all the efforts of the engine driver to get further along were unavailing, so he drew the fire and the passengers had patiently to wait by the wayside till a fresh engine was procured.

After waiting for about an hour, they were gladdened by the sound of an approaching engine and the cry ‘all aboard’ was given, and a fresh start was made.

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made for Frankston, which place was reached without further mishap at ten minutes after 8 o’clock, or nearly three hours after time.

***BOY’S HOME, FRANKSTON. The Matron of the Boy’s Home would be thankful for any new or left-off cloth-ing for the boys, as they are very much in need of school clothes. Mrs Dean has kindly consented to receive any parcels. Trusting to meet with favora-ble results. Yours etc. THE MATRON.

***WEDDING BELLS. A very pretty wedding was celebrated in the Meth-odist Church, Somerville, between Mr George Richardson, of Melbourne, and Miss Alison Thornell, daughter of Mrs E. Thornell and the late Thomas Thornell of the Federal Nurseries.

The Rev. Jackson, assisted by Rev. H. Wallace, affirmed the ceremony.

The church had been beautifully decorated by Mrs A. Thornell for the occasion. The bride’s dress was of white crepe de chene, corsage of shadow lace, court train, falling from the shoulders, lined with shell pink, and finished with true lover’s knot of white satin ribbon, usual bridal veil of net and point lace, worked by the bride’s aunt, Mrs Westaway, of Ben-digo, shower bouquet, with streamers of white satin ribbon.

The train bearers, a niece and neph-ew of the bride, Stella Thornell and Thomas Ryan, Stella, in a white hand embroidered silk frock, and carrying a pale pink crepe de chene muff, while the nephew was in a white satin suit, hat to match.

The bridesmaids were Miss L. Thornell (sister of bride), who wore a shell pink crepe de chene costume, relieved with white shadow lace, over net, shower bouquet of pale pink roses and carnations, with pale pink satin streamers, and Miss Francis Petrie, who was gowned in shell pink crepe de chene, bodice of shadow lace.

Mrs Thornell, the bride’s mother, wore black crepe de chene and shad-ow lace, hat of black silk straw, lace feather and posies.

The bride’s travelling dress was a navy blue silk tailor made costume, oriental trimmings, black silk hat with white feathered wreath. A large num-ber of presents were made, including cheques to a very substantial amount.

***ECHOES From Egypt. Head Quarters, 2nd Infantry Brigade Mena Camp, Cairo Egypt, 2nd January, 1915.

To the Frankston Billiard Club Boys. Just a few lines to let you know what things are like in Egypt. We have a splendid camp here about ten miles out of Cairo. Electric trams run out from the city which takes an hour at a cost of 2 piastres (5d) first class and 1 piastre (2½) second class.

The famous pyramids and sphinx are about five minutes walk from where we are camped. These were supposed to have been built about 2000 years ago, the time when Pharaoh was King.

It is said that he was buried in one of the many tombs inside the Pyramids.

Nearly all work here is done with camels, mules, and donkeys. They are as common here as horses are in Aus-tralia.

We are allowed leave to go to Cairo every 5 days from 3pm to 11pm which we take advantage of.

The city is much larger than Mel-bourne and is also very quaint.

Nearly all the males wear skirts or gowns the same as the females, and the married women wear a peculiar af-fair on their nose, and also have a veil over their faces so that only their eyes can been seen.

There are not many English people here – mostly Egyptians, French, and Greek.

I was in town last night and had a game of billiards at Shephard’s Hotel, the first game since leaving the Club.

Well boys taking things, on the whole I am well satisfied with my new trade. We were told that we will be marching off to France and Germany about the end of February. The boys all wish to be remembered to you and although late, wish you all a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.

Sir George Reid was out here the other day watching the troops march past. My word it was a splendid sight.

Well I think this is about all I can say this time except that we all hope to be back again about next Xmas, so will close now hoping it finds you all quite well as it leaves us here at pre-sent, from your old pals, per HARRY COVINGTON.

P.S.– Wally Fisher wishes to be re-membered to his Frankston friends. Private Harry Covington and Bert Robert write to say they would like to receive letters from their friends in Frankston. From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 6 February, 1915.


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Returning to Between the Bays for the fifth time, old favorite James Reyne will grace audiences with his presence again with a repertoire from his 30 year career.

“We will be playing a good cross section of music from my Austral-ian Crawl stuff to solo songs, right across the whole spectrum,” says James, who has been involved with the festival since its inception 10 years ago.

“I first became involved as my daughter was going to the school. When Paul and Vivienne came up with the idea for Between the Bays to raise money, they asked me to perform. I was just like any one of the parents there,” he says. “The people who run it are lovely and they run it very well. It’s a great day out for the family, with lots of stuff for the kids to do, great food and wine as well.”

With James’ notoriety for all

things charitable, and having just received an OAM for his charity work, there is a synchronicity to the performer’s involvement, with the money raised going to the Wugu-laar School in Katherine.

“I don’t really have a lot to do with the cause but I know it is a terrific one and Penbank school do a great job with the music festival,” says James.

With a career spanning three decades, first with Australian Crawl and then his solo career, James still has no idea where he gets his inspiration from.

“I really don’t know. I just write the songs and get inspiration from where I always have,” he says.

For James, 2015 looks promising with a new band and new album by The Magnificent Few, the first album to be a new EP of songs.

The band features James on lead vocals, Phil Cebrano and Brett

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Now in its 10th year, Between the Bays is firmly established as Morn-ington Peninsula’s best, annual music festival on the summer calen-dar - a day not to be missed. Over the last decade, Between the Bays has offered music lovers a festival option that is safe and entertaining for everyone, is inexpensive and has an all-inclusive community feel. This year, along with James Reyne, artists will include Mark Seymour, Custard, Wagons, Sweet Jean, Combo La Revelcion, Indigenous Hip Hop Projects and The Billabong Boys.

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By Stuart McCulloughONCE upon a time, there was a thing called ‘reasonable’. It occupied the large, gaping space between two dia-metrically opposed extremes. Rea-sonable was fair, it was balanced and it was loved, if not by all, then by a health majority. We used to like rea-sonable. In fact, we came to depend on it. But then, like a pair of flared trousers, it suddenly went out of fash-ion. It is no longer possible to appeal to reason. Each of us is an island, our opinions are sacrosanct and we are not for moving. Our intellectual dominion will not be assailed by inconvenienc-es such as facts, figures or the laws of physics. I am right despite over-whelming evidence to the contrary.

Things have gone too far. I realise it’s not possible to unscramble a ge-nie back into a bottle but we owe it to each other to try. The first step to be-ing reasonable is to try and keep things in perspective. And with that and my tongue both firmly in mind as well as my cheek, I have a few things to say. Advice that, I feel, will help you avoid letting the age of unreason drive your crazy. To live a better life; one full of evidence and reason and goodwill to others, I strongly recommend that you avoid the following:

Listening to Talkback radio. If it is taken at all, it should not be taken seri-ously. That’s because taking talkback radio seriously is something best left to professionals, such as talkback ra-dio hosts. The rest of us should consid-er it a work of parody. Talkback radio is a fact-free universe generally occu-

pied by people who failed at their cho-sen profession and through the process of elimination have ended up hosting talkback. No one wants to be a shock jock when they grow up. No one. It’s better than allowing them to roam the streets, I suppose, but only barely.

Calling Talkback Radio. John Ly-don once claimed that ‘anger is an en-ergy’. It’s also a way to fill otherwise dead air for three hours on a Thursday morning. Those who ring up or text a radio station for any reason other than to request they give the new single by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard a spin are rarely happy and are burst-ing to tell the world how unhappy they are. The trouble is, you’ve got to be

outraged enough to want to pick up the phone.

This week, I accidentally came across talkback radio and, frankly, I am yet to recover. The presenter – of no fixed qualification – was unim-peachably certain. The callers too were full of conviction, or at least they were until the moment the presenter disagreed with them and they backed down with a speed that can only be de-scribed as ‘breathtaking’. I had no idea such people even existed.

Lobby groups – of any variety. Everyone’s entitled to their point of view. But here’s a suggestion: when someone announces an enquiry or investigation, why not wait until it’s

completed before you denounce it. Granted, rejecting the outcomes of an enquiry that hasn’t yet started is effi-cient, but it’s putting the cart before the Pandora’s worm.

Lobby groups deserve a special mention here. Whether they represent business or unions, industry or the environment; these are organisations whose job it is to be blinkered.

At the merest whiff of something that might not be wholly in their in-terests, their job is to make it sound as if the apocalypse is coming. Their unique gift for making everything sound catastrophically berserk is one of the key disincentives to anyone try-ing to be reasonable.

Press conferences. Not everything requires you to flick the idiot switch. Ideally, there’s still a place for being calm and measured. However, being calm and measured doesn’t make for much of a sound bite.

As a result, public figures are en-gaged in a bizarre arms race in which they deploy unhinged hyperbole in a bid to attract attention. Ironically, this is all meant to help them ‘cut through’ with a message which then drowns in a sea of mixed metaphors and general silliness.

The Internet. On the one hand, the Internet is inherently democratic and is a symbol of freedom and integrity. But more than just an information su-perhighway it’s also something of a wonderland for nitwits.

Ever read on-line comments? They are a haven for the perpetually dis-gruntled. These poor souls live their

lives never knowing the pleasure that comes from being happy or satisfied. They are never gruntled. Always dis-gruntled.

Opinion. The Internet is where the virtual lynch mobs of the 21st Century reside.

Whereas once crackpots would stand on upturned milk crates in a discrete corner of your local park and spout their poisonous drivel, these people now all have jobs as media commentators and their own websites.

The demand for talking heads –folks who can talk without pausing for breath while spewing out any old garbage – has never been greater. Perhaps, for a time, it’s worth putting stock in no one’s opinion but your own.

This article is, of course, just a mat-ter of opinion. It contains nothing in the way of facts and is riddled with broad assertions that are beyond proof. It’s more of a lament.

Perhaps these things go in waves. Maybe some day in the not too distant future, things will circle back and peo-ple will respect a more measured and reasoned approach to public debate. Where it won’t be a competition to be even more obnoxious than the person you just interrupted.

As for me, I plan to avoid talkback radio, lobby groups, the Internet and opinion pieces for the foreseeable fu-ture because I’m sure that if I do I’ll feel better about myself and the world at large. And that is as good a reason as any.

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PROVINCIALBy IT Gully MORNINGTON’S quest to push into the MPCA Provincial cricket top four was dealt a boost on Saturday when it left the field after the first day with the upper hand against Baxter.

In a must win game for the Dogs, they lost the toss and bowled first against the competition’s ladder leader and sent them packing after 67 overs.

Luke Popov was at his vintage best for the visitors, bowling 18 overs and finishing with eight maidens and a su-per performance of 5/26.

Sam Buchanan was brought into the attack late in the day and did the job for his skipper Matt Foon, snaring 3/27 from eight overs.

James Eadie, who has spent most of the season in the seconds, was a sav-iour for Baxter, top scoring with 42 batting at seven.

Skipper Daniel Warwick made 19 and Chamika Sattambi made a wel-come 20 as the last man in. There weren’t a lot of batting performances outside of those to crow about.

Baxter was eventually dismissed for 151, which is a defendable total at Baxter Park.

Mornington was very cautious in the final 13 overs of the day, going at just over one an over and finishing the day on 0/14.

Whilst Mornington is lurking, fourth-placed Long Island is in a strong position against second-placed Sorrento.

The Islanders would be well aware that the Doggies are breathing down their neck, however, they continue to hold them at bay.

On Saturday, Long Island batted first at home in Peter ‘Potto’ Conell’s 400th game.

Whilst ‘Potto’ opened with 39, the little master Scott Phillips was at it again, top scoring with an unbeaten 73 while Andrew Tweddle was still out there with him at the end with an un-beaten 33.

Long Island gave themselves every opportunity to keep their winning streak, making 7/271.

AJ King was the pick of the Sorras’ bowlers with 3/66 while Chris King claimed 2/65.

Langwarrin refuses to go away, making 7/274 against Moorooduc.

Matt Prosser batted at three and top scored with 66, while Andy Johnson made a dominant 51 before being run out. Skipper Mark Cooper opened with 48.

Ross Cordeaux was the best of the Ducs’ bowlers with 3/90.

Peninsula Old Boys are in some early trouble against Rye, however, are only chasing down 140 for victory.

The Old Boys bowled first on their

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DISTRICTBy IT Gully GOING into the third last round of MPCA District cricket, there are six teams all vying for a place in the fi-nals.

Top of the table Red Hill is assured its place, however, the race is well and truly on for the teams looking to occupy the final three placings.

Whilst Somerville, Carrum and Mt Martha hold spots in the top bracket, Seaford and Main Ridge are wait-ing for any wrong move so they can swoop.

And going on the results of the first day’s play of Round Nine, there is plenty of opportunities opening up.

Red Hill hasn’t put a foot wrong

this season, currently undefeated. This reign appears to be coming to a close though in this match.

On Saturday against Main Ridge, the home side was bowled out for just 122.

At one stage they were 8/87.Riley Shaw opened with 32 and

was the team’s top scorer whilst Nick Esipoff contributed 30 batting at 10.

James Abbott was superb for Main Ridge with 5/25 from 12.3 overs. Scott Millar also had the radar going with 4/64 from 25 overs.

In reply, Main Ridge faced the last 22 overs of the day and finished at 2/76.

Brad Rossborough is not out on 32.Second and third placed Somer-

ville and Carrum are going toe to

toe and it was a disastrous day one for the batsmen.

There were 13 wickets to fall on the opening day, Carrum losing all of theirs for just 121, while Somerville was 3/17 at stumps.

Liam Dobson top scored with 27 for the Lions, while Jackson Fry did the damage with the ball with 2/8.

Fourth-placed Mt Martha has set Seaford Tigers a task to reach 228 for victory.

The Reds batted first on Saturday at Belvedere Park and made 6/227.

Aidan Pateman top scored for the Reds with 60, opening the batting, giving him 312 runs for the season.

Matthew Pollock was also solid with the bat for Mt Martha with 47.

Tom Burgdorf was the pick of the

Tigers’ bowlers with 3/56 from 26 overs.

Ryan McQueen hit a season-high 120 for Seaford in its match against Delacombe Park.

Nick Simpendorfer was also amongst the runs with 48, helping the visitors to 9/274.

Ben Brittain, Evan Campbell and Nick Christides all snared two wick-ets.

The Parkers will need to perform at their best with the bat to get out of this one.

The fifth-placed Seaford must win to keep their finals hopes alive.

Carey Sawosz was at his brilliant best again on Saturday for Hastings, picking up 5/42 against Flinders.

Luke Hewitt also bowled well, tak-

ing 3/57, however, despite their ef-forts with the ball, it didn’t prevent Flinders getting to 193.

Andrew Power top scored for the Sharks with 48, Shane Beggs scored 35 and Tim Clarke 30.

Boneo and Baden Powell are also locked in a bottom of the ladder tus-sle.

Boneo batted first on Saturday and made 155, Ryan Jellie top scoring with 46.

The Braves’ bowlers were good, Brendan Jovic bowling 21 overs and claiming 4/54.

Sean Wilson was sensational, bowling eight maidens in his 17.1 overs and finished with the impres-sive figures of 4/18.

Tight at the top with six in the finals mix

home deck and rolled the Demons for 139. Beau Suffern top scored for Rye with 42.

Leigh Lambert then got his side away to a solid start with the ball, picking up two wickets to have the Old Boys 2/34 at stumps.

Crib Point will be looking for an outright against Heatherhill.

Mathematically still a chance to play finals, the Magpies batted first and declared their innings at 7/202. Luke Herrington top scored with 71, Chris Richmond made 49 and Ricky Thomp-son 29.

At stumps, the Hills were 4/98 with Herrington and Glenn Barclay both taking two wickets.

Mt Eliza is in the box seat against Pines.

The Mounties batted first at Eric Bell Reserve on Saturday, however, were bowled out in the 79th over for 186.

Jason Mathers top scored with an un-beaten 59, while Jake Prosser was the best performed bowler for the Piners with 5/28. Brett Remy claimed 3/18.

Pines was forced to face the last over of the day and lost opener Jeremy Weare for a blob. Pines will resume this week at 1/0.

Facing the bowler: Mt Martha has set Seaford Tigers a 228 target for victory in their District match. Picture: Andrew Hurst


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SUB-DISTRICTBy IT Gully BALNARRING went from choco-lates to boiled lollies in MPCA Sub District cricket on Saturday.

After recording an outright victory in their last match and again putting themselves into finals contention, they failed with the bat on Saturday when placed under some real fire.

Rosebud is looking to cement its place in the top four and even push for a place in the top two, a position it has held for the most of the season.

The Buds hosted the Saints on Sat-urday, turned up the heat on the visi-tors and they wilted under the pres-sure.

It’s one thing to bully a lower side and get an outright, however, you have to be able to step up to the plate when the pressure is on.

Other than old stager Pete Meresz-ko with 26, no other Balnarring bats-man gave the scorers any trouble.

Billy Quigley was the pick of the Rosebud bowlers with 4/37, helping his side roll the Saints for 116.

In reply, the Buds are 1/16.Frankston YCW only made 123

against Ballam Park on Saturday, however, it find itelf in an outright position.

Currently 12 points outside of the four in sixth place, the Stonecats could leap frog Balnarring is they can pull off an outright in this match.

The Knights batted first on Satur-day and were bowled out for just 58. Andrew Kitson took 6/21 and Paul Bradley 3/21.

Frankston YCW was then bowled out for 123, still a lead of 65. Ryan O’Connor snared 6/29 for the Knights.

In their second innings, the Knights slumped to 4/34, still 31 behind with six wickets in hand. Kitson has nine wickets for the match after picking up 3/18 in the second dig.

Third placed Carrum Downs is in some strife against top of the ladder Pearcedale.

The Cougars batted first on Satur-day and were rolled for 105. Shayne Gillings was at his best for the Pan-thers with 6/40.

In reply, Pearcedale is 1/40.Tootgarook is in a commanding

position against Dromana.Batting first at Pier St Reserve, the

Frogs smacked 9/315. Openers Rob French (94) and Luke Thompson (66) recorded an opening stand of 173 for the visitors.

Skipper Gerard Clarke then contrib-uted 43 to help the Frogs past 300.

Zac Klan was the pick of the Hop-pers’ bowlers with 4/125 from 29 overs.

Tyabb was on fire with the bat again on Saturday, hitting 8/299 against Skye.

The Yabbies were in some strife at 2/24, however Brodie Bennett and Jarrod White got things back on track.

Bennett smashed 123 and White played the supporting role, although he still did manage an unbeaten 105.

Paul Fillipone and Rohan Simpson each claimed two wickets for Skye.

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