Peninsula Wide
September 2015 | Issue #118
‘Paws’ for some fun at Pet Expo
The Peninsula Pet Expo will be held Sunday November 29 at the Village Green,
Rosebud.
With something for everyone and their pets, Peninsula Pet Expo is FREE to
attend. Dogs welcome on leads.
For more information see page 15
www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/petexpo
Spring into Sundays at our libraries
Mornington Peninsula Shire’s libraries have again flung open their doors to open
on Sundays from 11am-3pm until November 29.
The 2015 Spring into Sundays program offers a wealth of activities with a little
bit of something for everyone.
The first Sunday of each month is Music Mayhem where you can have a bite to eat
as you listen to accomplished local musicians at the libraries. On the other
Sundays you may be interested in finding out what the fuss is with 3D printing,
learn about cryptic crosswords with David Astle, find ways to organise your
house with Dr DeClutter or stretch your limbs with pilates.
Your local library is a great hub of resources, offering a range of services
including both physical and electronic versions of books, talking books and
magazines, as well as computer, internet and Wi-Fi access. Our libraries also
offer a quiet place for you to study or work.
Hastings Library, 7 High Street – 5950 1710
Mornington Library, Vancouver Street – 5950 1820
Rosebud Library, McDowell Street – 5950 1230
Somerville Library, 1085 Frankston-Flinders Road – 5978 0834
ourlibrary.mornpen.vic.gov.au.
Your Councillors
BRIARS
Cr Anne Shaw
anne.shaw@mornpen.vic.gov.au
0409 514 238
BRIARS
Cr Bev Colomb (Mayor)
bev.colomb@mornpen.vic.gov.au
0418 506 638
BRIARS
Cr Andrew Dixon
andrew.dixon@mornpen.vic.gov.au
0428 273 947
SEAWINDS
Cr David Gibb
gibb@mpsc.vic.gov.au
5981 0906
SEAWINDS
Cr Graham Pittock
graham.pittock@mornpen.vic.gov.au
0408 332 197
SEAWINDS
Cr Antonella Celi
antonella.celi@mornpen.vic.gov.au
0408 974 143
NEPEAN
Cr Hugh Fraser
hugh.fraser@mornpen.vic.gov.au
5985 7203
NEPEAN
Cr Tim Rodgers
tim.rodgers@mornpen.vic.gov.au
0417 585 142
WATSON
Cr Lynn Bowden
lynn.bowden@mornpen.vic.gov.au
5977 9530
CERBERUS
Cr David Garnock
david.garnock@mornpen.vic.gov.au
0428 343 822
RED HILL
Cr Tim Wood
tim.wood@mornpen.vic.gov.au
0418 983 564
MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR SUPPORT
For Appointments and Meetings please contact:
Mayor:
5950 1411
Councillors: 5950 1428
CONTACTING THE SHIRE
The Shire’s Customer Service team provides telephone hours from 8am until
5.30pm each weekday, excluding public holidays, simply call 1300 850 600 or
5950 1000.
Outside of these hours, your call to 1300 850 600 or 5950 1000 will be taken by
our after-hours contact service. In an emergency, our key duty officers are
available on a standby basis. The Shire’s Customer Service Centres are open from
8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
Locations
Rosebud: 90 Besgrove St (Mel: 170 A4)
Mornington: 2 Queen St – Cnr Main St (Mel: 104 D10)
Hastings: 21 Marine Pde (Mel: 154 K11)
Somerville: 14 Edward St (Mel: 107 E12)1300 850 600 or 5950 1000
customerservice@mornpen.vic.gov.au
The information in this publication is of a general nature. The articles
contained herein are not intended to provide a complete discussion on each
subject and/or issues canvassed.
Mornington Peninsula Shire does not accept liability for any statements or
any opinion or for any errors or omissions contained herein.
Council & Committee Meetings
Council and committee meetings are generally conducted on a Monday evening
and rotated around the Shire.
Meetings are open to the public except where matters of a confidential or ‘incamera’ nature are discussed.
The Council conducts community Council meetings monthly which commence
with community briefings to the public, followed by dinner and the Council
meeting.
Agendas are available at all Shire Customer Service offices and branch libraries
on the Wednesday prior to the meeting. Agendas and minutes of the meetings
are also available on the Shire’s website at: www.mornpen.vic.gov.au
Please refer to the Shire website at www.mornpen.vic.gov.au for any changes to
the Council meeting arrangements.
Monday 12 October, 7pm
Council meeting, Council’s Rosebud Office, Besgrove Street, Rosebud
Monday 26 October, 7pm
Council meeting, Council’s Rosebud Office, Besgrove Street, Rosebud
Monday 9 November, 6pm
Annual Council meeting, Council’s Rosebud Office, Besgrove Street, Rosebud
Monday 23 November, 7pm
Council meeting, Council’s Rosebud Office, Besgrove Street, Rosebud
Monday 14 December, 7pm, Council meeting
Council’s Rosebud Office, Besgrove Street, Rosebud
RATES PAYMENTS
How to pay your rates
There are a number of ways to pay your rates including Online, Direct Debit and in
person. See www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Rates_Payments for more information. If
you are experiencing difficulty paying your rates, please contact the Shire on 5950
1080 to discuss the potential of a payment arrangement.
Paying by instalments
If you want to pay by instalments, the first instalment is due Wednesday 30th
September 2015. Call the Shire on 5950 1080 for more information.
Paying in full
If you choose to pay your rates in full, the total amount is due by February 15,
2016.
Pay Online or Direct Debit
Go to www.mornpen.vic.gov.au and choose ‘Make a Payment’ from the right-hand
menu to pay your rates online. You can also Direct Debit your payments – contact
the Shire to register for Direct Debit.
Receive Notices via email
You can now receive your Rates Notices electronically via email. To register to
receive your Rates Notice via email please contact the Shire on: 5950 1080.
Rates Notices via BPay View
With BPay View you can receive, store and pay your bills all within your online
banking. Refer to your individual bank for registration and details.
CONTIGUOUS LAND AND RATING
The provisions of the Valuation of Land Act 1960 specify that all Victorian Councils
are required to separately rate each part of a property that is able to be separately
occupied, which results in you receiving more than one rate notice for a single
property.
You may not realise that Council is also able to combine multiple titles onto one
rate notice where the titles are occupied by the same person. This is known as
contiguous rating.
Having your properties rated together is a financial benefit as you will only be
charged one Municipal Charge (currently $180). In some circumstances combining
multiple titles onto one rate notice can change the rating category, resulting in
further savings e.g. when residential vacant land is combined with an adjoining
residential dwelling the rate notice will be levied at the General Rate. The rate in
the dollar for General Rate is currently 20% less than the Vacant Land Rate.
Properties can be abutting or may be separated by a public purpose reserve or
open space, street, road, lane, footway, court, railway, thoroughfare or travelling
route.
For further information or general advice of contiguous rating please contact our
Property & Valuation team on 5950 1090.
Note: Mornington Peninsula Shire’s policy is to regularly review all contiguously
rated properties. Should you sell one or all of your properties the contiguous
rating will be cancelled.
Tidy Towns: wishing locals luck
Hastings and Mornington are township finalists in the Keep Victoria Beautiful
2015 Tidy Town - Sustainable Communities Awards, alongside 14 other
Mornington Peninsula groups that are category finalists.
Category finalists are:
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St Mary’s School Hastings - Active Schools - Linking Schools and Early Years
Partnership
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Students of Western Port Secondary College, Hastings - Active Schools Promoting Sustainability in Our College and Beyond
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Luke Reardon, Western Port Secondary College Hastings - Young Leaders Sustainability Leadership
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Students of St Joseph’s Primary School, Crib Point - Protection of the
Environment - The Sea is My Friend
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Young Leaders, St Joey’s Café, Year 6 Students St Joseph’s Crib Point
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Green Army Mount Eliza Linear Reserves and Access & Fuel Management
Project - Community and Government Partnership - The Green Army
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Southern Peninsula Community Information and Support and Mornington
Peninsula Shire - Government Partnership - Fresh Food Program
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Wallaroo Residents Action Group, Wallaroo Primary School and
Mornington Peninsula Shire - Community Government Partnerships - ‘Wallaroo
Reserve’ Redevelopment
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Victorian Maritime Centre - Cultural Heritage - ‘Otama’ Project
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Mills Beach Friends - Environmental Sustainability - ‘Mills Beach’
Restoration
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Friends of Flinders Coastline - Protection of Environment - Restoring
Indigenous Vegetation at Flinders Shoreline
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Mornington Peninsula Shire - Clean Beach/Waterway - Managing Source
Point Pollution in a Busy, Popular Coastal Town
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Mornington Peninsula Shire - Litter Prevention - Cleaning Up ‘Ballar Creek’
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Mornington Peninsula Shire and Regional Waste Management Group Resource Recovery & Waste Management - Think Less Waste
The Tidy Town - Sustainable Community Awards encourage, motivate and
celebrate sustainability achievements of rural and regional communities across
Australia.
We wish all local finalists the best - winners announced Saturday 17 October.
‘NO CHARGE’ GREEN WASTE WEEKEND
14th and 15th November 2015
Dispose of your green waste for ‘no charge’ at Mornington Peninsula Shire’s ‘No
Charge’ Green Waste weekend at all Resource Recovery Centres (tips) on 14th and
15th November 2015.
The ‘No Charge’ Green Waste Weekend is for Shire residents or ratepayers only,
with green waste to be delivered only from residential vehicles and trailers. No
commercial vehicles or commercial green waste accepted. Proof of residency is
required to dispose of green waste for no charge on this weekend; for example
your driver’s licence, with your current address.
Delays are to be expected particularly at the beginning and end of the day.
Consider using the Tyabb site to avoid delays at Mornington. Mornington can only
accept up to 3 cubic metres of green waste per trip.
Green Waste includes all types of garden waste and untreated timber.
You can also opt-in to receive a 240 litre fortnightly kerbside green waste bin
collection if you live in the ‘urban area’ of the shire. There is a cost for this service.
Contact us for more information.
Resource Recovery Centres
Rye: Truemans Road
Tyabb: McKirdys Road
Mornington: Watt Road
Opening hours are from 8.00am until 5.00pm Saturday and Sunday.
TOWARDS CARBON NEUTRALITY
The Mornington Peninsula Shire Council recently committed to a policy of carbon
neutrality. Council is taking a proactive approach to managing the risks associated
with climate change. Work has progressed to understand the Shire’s carbon
footprint and the Shire has begun to develop an approach that maximises
greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
Nepean Ward Councillor Tim Rodgers is a strong advocate for a proactive
approach to managing the risks associated with climate change and said there are
some significant opportunities for the Shire to not only reduce its current
emissions, but to also invest in renewable energy options that set the Shire up to
be resilient to any future changes.
“The research says that we must do something about it and we have got to do
something about it now – both to mitigate and adapt,” he said.
Nepean Ward Councillors, Tim Rodgers and Hugh Fraser recently attended the
ICLEI World Congress in Seoul where they had the opportunity to engage with
other local government representatives on initiatives to build a climate resilient
community. Seoul was presented as a model of accelerated urbanization with its
pledge to cut emissions by 40% by 2030 and to reduce energy consumption by as
much as one nuclear reactor power plant’s capacity by developing renewable
energy.
DETOX YOUR HOME
Saturday 28th November 2015
Dispose of unwanted household chemicals for free at the Mornington Detox your
Home mobile collection event on Saturday 28 November from 8am-4pm.
Items from acids and alkalis, to fire extinguishers and rat poison can be disposed
of safely. For a full list of items that are accepted visit
sustainability.vic.gov.au/detoxyourhome.
Register online to choose your preferred time slot and to be advised of the site
address provided: sustainability.vic.gov.au/detoxyourhome
Advocacy in action: transport, roads and public transport
Ongoing maintenance and improvement programs are required to improve the
conditions and safety of our arterial roads (managed by VicRoads) and to alleviate
congestion on the southern peninsula.
Inadequate public transport is creating barriers to mobility including access to
critical services, education and employment opportunities.
Mornington Peninsula Shire Councillors are very active in advocating for the
matters that are important to our community, and advocacy priorities are:
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
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Funding for PenBus or the implementation of an alternative public
transport solution
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Increased frequency 788 Bus Service (Frankston to Portsea)
Intersection safety improvements at:
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Intersection of Nepean Highway and Forest Drive, Mount Martha
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Intersection of Mornington-Flinders Road and Shands Road, Red Hill
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Intersection of Jetty Road and the Mornington Peninsula Freeway
Pedestrian safety improvements at:
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Mornington-Tyabb Road (near Civic Reserve Mornington)
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Point Nepean Road (entire length)
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Shoulder sealing on roads (for example Coolart Road)
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Upgrading freight routes to support peninsula industries
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Consultation on Vic Roads road classifications consultation and
performance standards
UPDATE: The Shire has been successful for funding for 15/16 to secure $3.5m of
blackspot and blacklength funding at the following locations:
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Wooralla Drive, Mount Eliza – Installation of roundabouts at St Kilda Street
and Brighton Crescent
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Jetty Road and Old Cape Schanck Road, Rosebud – Installation of a
roundabout
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Humphries Road and Walkers Road, Mount Eliza – Installation of a
roundabout
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Bungower Road and Jones Road, Somerville – Modifications to existing
roundabout
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Old Cape Schanck Road between Jetty Road and Cleek Crescent, Rosebud –
Roadside safety improvements
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South Beach Road and Disney Street, Bittern – Modifications to existing
roundabout
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Barkly Street and Herbert Street,
Mornington – Intersection improvements.
BURN OFF RESTRICTIONS EASED DURING OCTOBER
Mornington Peninsula Shire will ease burn off restrictions on small properties
(those less than 1500 square metres) throughout October 2015 to allow residents
to burn off for fire prevention purposes.
For the month of October 2015 Open Air Burning is permitted on land less than
1500 square metres only on Fridays and Saturdays between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm
provided that:
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No more than 1 cubic metre of vegetation is burnt at any one time;
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The fire is not within 10 metres of any neighbouring dwelling; and
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The General Fire Safety Provisions are followed at all times
Open Air burning is prohibited on properties smaller than 1500 square metres at
all other times.
Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Municipal Fire Prevention Officer Damien Taylor
said the easing of restrictions for land less than 1500 square metres would assist
owners of smaller properties to reduce fine fuels in the lead up to the fire season.
Open Air Burning regulations for land more than 1500 square metres and more
than 40,000 square metres remain the same.
For more information on the Open Air Burning Local Law and the altered
regulations for October 2015 visit www.mornpen.vic.gov.au
For assistance call Customer Service on 1300 850 600 or 5950 1000.
Customer Service Excellence
The Shire recently held community consultation sessions where residents,
ratepayers and visitors provided feedback on how the Shire interacts with
residents.
Shire Mayor Bev Colomb said the consultations were part of the Shire’s customer
service review, “The feedback gained will assist the Shire in reviewing its existing
customer service arrangements”, she said.
If you were unable to attend a consultation session or have further feedback, you
can still contribute online at the Shire’s website
www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/customerexcellence
For more information, please contact Lisa Gray via email:
customerexcellence@mornpen.vic.gov.au or 5950 1832.
Your say:
Footpath to connect Blairgowrie and Rye
A footpath is being proposed along Point Nepean Road, between Canterbury Jetty
Road and Minnimurra Road, and is currently in the preliminary planning and
design phase.
The aim is to provide sealed pedestrian connectivity between Rye and
Blairgowrie. The Shire is seeking feedback with regards to the proposed
alignment, which aims to maximise amenity and pedestrian safety for the
community and minimise impact to vegetation and cultural heritage. Path is
proposed for construction in 2016/2017, with planning and design in 2015/2016.
The Shire is also undertaking preliminary planning to allow for the missing link of
the Bay Trail in this section, and will advocate for state government funding when
the opportunities arise. The proposed alignment has been positioned to minimise
impact to vegetation and cultural heritage. Council is seeking feedback from the
community in relation to these two proposed paths. Please see the Shire’s website
for a full map detailing both path alignments.
http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Whats_On/Your_Say
Closing date for submissions: 12th October 2015.
More info and feedback: liam.mcardle@mornpen.vic.gov.au
Farmers find ‘Common Ground’
Rural landholders across the Shire are reaping the rewards of sharing experiences
and information through participation in the Shire’s Small Rural Landholder
Network.
This network is open to all rural landholders and agribusinesses on the peninsula.
It hosts regular training and discussion group activities on land, soil, water and
animal management topics to broaden agricultural knowledge and enhance
landuse capability.
The Shire has recently launched a new 12 part Fact Sheet series called ‘Common
Ground’, to support more targeted learning for local producers on a range of
themes including soils, water, pastures and livestock.
Download the fact sheets at www.mornpen.vic.gov.au
‘Sisters’ views protected
The view of an historic settlement site from the impressive land outcrops known
as the ‘Sisters’ in Sorrento has been preserved.
A VCAT hearing in June determined on a number of decisions, including that
planted vegetation is not allowed to impact on the view from the Eastern Sister
lookout of Sullivan Bay and the Western Sister.
Sullivan Bay is where Europeans first attempted to settle in 1803 – known as the
Collins Settlement, and VCAT’s decision pays tribute to the historic importance of
this site and provides strong support for the protection of the view of the area.
Council welcomed the VCAT decision, and thanked the community and local
groups such as the Nepean Historical Society, Nepean Conservation Group, Friends
of the Collins Settlement Sorrento and Nepean Ratepayers Association Settlement
Action Group for their support.
Gallery: Rabble-rousers and racing
10 October – 29 November, MPRG
The irreverent and playful rabble-rouser of the Archibalds, the Salon des Refusés
comes to Victoria for the first time in October at the Mornington Peninsula
Regional Gallery. Showcasing ‘the ones that got away’ from the 2015 Archibald
and Wynne Prizes, the exhibition is a prized selection of the humorous, innovative,
mad, bad and dangerous entries that were too fabulous to resist.
Alongside the Salon exhibition will be Mornington Peninsula Artist Ivan Durrant’s
Horsepower. This exhibition combines Durrant’s long-standing interest in horse
racing with photorealist techniques to create what he refers to as
‘supraphotolism’. Durrant turns up the volume on the vitality and excitement of
race day.
Gallery: Gardener’s delight
8 October, MPRG
Join us at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery for Gardeners’ Delight, an
earthy panel conversation with Costa Georgiadis, host of Gardening Australia, ABC
TV, Clive Blazey, Founder of the Diggers Club, Heronswood, Gordon Morrison,
Director of Art Gallery of Ballarat, moderated by Tim Entwisle, Director and Chief
Executive of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Victoria. Thursday 8 October, 4.30pm–
6.30pm, $30.
Gallery: Young at Art
13 October & 10 November, MPRG
Pre-schoolers can enjoy a Young At Art session at Mornington Peninsula Regional
Gallery with Matteo the storyteller and musician on Tuesday 13 October and
Tuesday 10 November. Bookings essential, phone 5975 4395.
More info: mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au
Gallery: $80,000 for refurb plans
Detailed planning will be undertaken for the Shire’s Mornington Peninsula
Regional Gallery to better equip the popular gallery and attraction.
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and Friends of the MPRG have committed
$40,000 each towards the preparation of concept designs, project scoping,
financial modelling, business planning, and costings for a redeveloped gallery to
provide improved facilities and a potential tourism boost for the Mornington
Peninsula.
The Shire has established a working group to guide the redevelopment planning
process, consult with arts organisations and the community, and engage
architectural consultants. It is anticipated that planning will commence in October
with a redevelopment plan finalised in early 2016.
Following a review of the redevelopment plan by Council, a comprehensive
business case will be taken to state and federal governments and potential
benefactors to support the proposed development and attract funding.
FLYING THE FLAG FOR ARTS
Twenty-three flags featuring images by local artists have been installed
throughout Rosebud, Rye and Sorrento as part of Mornington Peninsula Shire’s ‘A
Creative Peninsula’ arts flag project.
The flags display a range of images created by local peninsula artists that reflect
their lives on the Mornington Peninsula.
The flags display works by Justine McNamara, Miodrag Jankovic, Sharron Okines,
Michael Leeworthy, Jennifer Ellen, and Sabra Lazarus.
Council and artists worked closely with local chambers of commerce and
businesses to bring the project to life.
See the arts flags at:
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Rosebud: near the corner of Boneo Rd and Nepean Highway
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Rye: at the entrance to Rye pier on Pt Nepean Rd.,
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Sorrento: along Ocean Beach Road
Council plans to progress the colourful project across the townships of
Blairgowrie, McCrae, Dromana and Safety Beach in late 2015.
ARTISTS DRAW ON PARK FOR INSPIRATION
Creative works from the Shire’s pilot Artist in Residence program at Police Point
Shire Park in Portsea are already taking form.
Artists from a variety of disciplines are utilising the Shire’s dedicated arts facility
to be fully immersed in their practice through the Artist In Residence program that
commenced in May.
Artists taking part in the program include Carole Patullo and Jayne Bayley, Susie
Dee, Rosie Weiss, Studio 13 Ceramics, Gidja Walker and Bridgit Thomas, Liz Bodey
and Michael Husser – whose murals were painted in Rye.
A number of public programs, exhibitions and workshops will be held – please see
mornpen.vic.gov.au for more information.
Murals add vibrancy
French artist Michael Husser has completed two striking murals in Rye following
his time as an ‘artist in residence’ with the Shire’s art program in Portsea.
His work The Fisherman depicts seaside themes on the wall of The Rock café, at
the corner of Napier Street and Point Nepean Road, Rye. Humans and is painted on
the foreshore amenities block near the lime kilns in Rye.
Michael developed the concepts and drawings for the project in association with
the Rye Beach Community Action Group, and the artworks were created with
support from the group and Mornington Peninsula Shire.
Looking for more info?
For the latest arts news, artist profiles, exhibitions and artist studio trails,
performances, programs, festivals and events head to
artsonthepeninsula.com – a blog hosted by the Shire to support local arts events.
More info: artsonthepeninsula.com
Spring into The Briars
For an adventure steeped in local history and blooming with flora and fauna visit
The Briars, a 230 hectare property owned by the Shire and located in Mount
Martha.
The Briars
The Briars Park offers visitor information centre with interactive displays, bird
watching at our bird hides, wildlife sanctuary and wetlands, walking trails and
boardwalks, historic farm buildings, woodlands walks, gardens and vineyard, and
BBQ facilities, kiosk and picnic areas.
Historic Homestead and Gardens
The Briars Homestead was constructed from 1848 to 1851 and was used by
Alexander Balcombe until 1876 as he farmed the land surrounding it and tended
to 100 acres of vineyards.
Shire Nursery
The Shire Nursery grows an extensive range of indigenous plants from locallycollected seed. These include groundcovers, grasses, shrubs and trees from the
diverse plant communities that occur on the peninsula. The nursery also stocks a
large range of plants from across Australia.
Eco Living Display Centre
The Shire’s Eco Living Display Centre, located at The Briars, shows first-hand how
water, energy and waste efficiency features work to reduce your impact on the
environment, reduce your bills and make your home more comfortable.
For opening hours and entry information visit the Shire’s website:
www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/TheBriars
What’s on at The Briars
Spotlight walks
Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd October 2015, 7.00 - 8.30pm. The Ranger-Guided
Spotlight Walks in the Wildlife Sanctuary cater for families and individuals.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost $11.10 per person. Bookings and
pre-payment essential.
Napoleon’s Picnic Platter
Sunday 18th October 2015, 10am-noon at the Historic Briars Homestead.
Commemorate the 200th Anniversary of Napoleon’s exile on St Helena and arrival
at William Balcombe’s residence, The Briars with The National Trust. $20 per
person for picnic fare and a glass of champagne. Historian and screenwriter Anne
Whitehead will introduce her book ‘Betsy and the Emperor’. Bookings essential
ph: 5988 9853 or email: jwa45664@bigpond.net.au. Numbers are limited.
What bird is that? Free event
Sunday 25th October 2015, 9.00am – 1.00pm. Meet at The Briars Visitors Centre.
The Mornington Peninsula branch of Birdlife Australia invites you to join them for
a morning of bird and habitat displays. Bring the kids too, they can learn about and
see our beautiful
Mornington Peninsula bird life. Activities include: guided bird walks, theatrette
presentation, bird displays, information table, free morning tea and a chance to
speak to bird experts. If you have binoculars please bring them. For more
information call Max Burrows on 9789-0224.
Woodturning
Friday 30th October to Tuesday 3rd November, 10.00am – 4.00pm in The Briars
barn. The Peninsula Woodturners Guild will exhibit finished items, these will be
for sale and will also demonstrate the art of woodturning. Entry is free. Further
information is available from: pwguild.org.au or pwgshowdir@gmail.com
Home harvest exchange
First Saturday each month, 3.00 – 4.00pm at the Visitors Centre. The Briars Home
Harvest Exchange will be held on the first Saturday each month from 3-4pm. Bring
home grown edibles, eggs, preserved produce, honey, seeds and seedlings. No
minimum amount and no money changes hands.
Telescopic viewing nights
First Friday each month at 8:00pm. Come and join the Mornington Peninsula
Astronomical Society (MPAS) for an informative talk on astronomy followed by
telescopic viewing (weather permitting). Prices: $8 Adult, $4 Child, $20 Family. To
book call MPAS on 0419-253-252 or email: welcome@mpas.asn.au
www.mpas.asn.au
What’s on at the Eco Living Display Centre
Drought tolerant gardening
Sat 17th Oct, 10 am – 12 noon. Learn how to create a beautiful garden that can
thrive even in drought conditions. Learn about suitable plants, mulches, irrigation
and more. Presented by Peter Sullivan, retired Curator of Horticulture at Werribee
Open Range Zoo.
Keeping chickens
Sat 21st Nov, 10 am – 12 noon. Learn to care for your chickens throughout their
whole life cycle. Discover the characteristics of different breeds, how to sex
chickens and how to prevent and treat pests and diseases. Presented by Jarrod
Ruch, Senior Ranger at The Briars.
Bookings required for all workshops: Phone 5987 3078 $15 per person Tea, coffee
and snacks available. Notes provided.
Have a free consultation
Book a free one-on-one consultation at the Eco Centre and discover how to save
energy and money by making your home more energy efficient.
Take a guided tour
Find out how you can retro fit an existing home to make it more comfortable and
sustainable. The Eco Centre showcases a range of measures for all budgets from
inexpensive DIY options to more technical and structural solutions. To book a
consultation or tour, call Nicci on 0428 351 778.
School excursions
The Centre offers a school education program for primary (Years 1 – 6) and
secondary students (Years 7 – 8). Nineteen hands-on activities are available,
linked directly to the Victorian curriculum covering the areas of waste, energy
and water. Enquiries: Phone Liz on 0427 599 149
Email: ecolivingdisplaycentreeducation@hotmail.com
Warringine Wetlands
The Warringine Park boardwalk reconstruction is well underway following the
bushfire in January this year which burnt over 700m of the boardwalk.
Constructing firm tracks over the mud into the works area for deliveries of timber
has been a major challenge in the first part of the project. The boardwalk and
crushed rock track which runs from Salmon Street, Hastings to Jacks Beach,
Bittern provides 3.5km of opportunities for quiet nature observation and exercise.
The Mornington Peninsula Shire hopes to re-open the boardwalk in early
November.
CCTV for Mount Martha, Mount Eliza and Mornington
M ornington Peninsula Shire has partnered with Victoria Police and the
Commonwealth Government to implement new public safety infrastructure across
Mornington, Mount Eliza and Mount Martha. This collective project will see the
installation of 33 CCTV cameras across the three townships, as well as laneway
lighting upgrades to the Mornington Laneways.
Victoria Police have been involved in the project to determine the most ideal
locations for the CCTV cameras to be installed.
CCTV Projects are funded mostly by the Commonwealth Government as part of
their Safer Streets Programme, and are part funded by the Department of Justice
as part of their Public Safety Infrastructure Fund.
The installation is due to start in mid- September and is expected to be completed
before the end of 2015.
VISIT THE NEW AND IMPROVED MORNINGTON PIER
A community celebration was held at the Mornington Pier on August 8th to
mark the official re-opening of the towns’ iconic structure, with locals and
visitors invited to come along and enjoy a free sausage sizzle and family
activities.
Improvements made in the re-build of the pier include:
• Concrete wave protection panels designed to withstand storms and provide
some protection to vessels berthed in the fisherman’s wharf.
• An extended concrete pier section with timber decked walking surface
• A new 60 meter low-landing area providing improved access to the water
The next phase of renovations will take place on the Pier forecourt to create more
usable public space at the forecourt and inner section of the pier for recreation
activities and events.
PENINSULA TRANSPORT ASSIST INC
Peninsula Transport Assist Inc (PTA) is now a fully sustainable volunteer
community transport organisation.
PTA provides transport for disadvantaged residents on the peninsula through
managing a booking system which matches available transport with available
volunteer drivers.
PTA organises volunteers using their own vehicles, or a shared pool vehicle or bus,
to drive vulnerable residents to medical appointments, rehabilitation, social
inclusion events and other appointments.
PTA volunteers also offer to drive vulnerable residents to visit the cemetery and
family or friends in hospital.
PTA started with only eight shared mini-buses in their ‘vehicle pool’ and 12
volunteer drivers. The organisation has now grown to 18 shared mini-buses and
two owned mini-buses. In June alone, PTA coordinated 42 bus bookings and
assisted 123 clients, with PTA’s volunteers often using their own vehicles.
Shire Mayor, Cr Bev Colomb said the Shire is proud to have been instrumental in
this organisation’s formation. “The Shire looks forward to continuing its support to
ensure PTA has capacity to meet future demand, given the large proportion of
senior citizens (present and future growth) and their specialist transport needs,
services such as PTA are vital for our community”.
For more information: www.peninsulatransportassist.org or 9708 8241.
Norm Clark Walkway
Placemaking works along Norm Clark Walk in Rosebud are now complete. The
popular pedestrian thoroughfare has been transformed into a bright and lively
space with the addition of landscaping, exposed aggregate paving, street lighting,
and a colourful 42m long mural painted by local artist Michael Leeworthy. The
project was initiated and partly funded by Rosebud Chamber of Commerce, with
financial contributions from Mornington Peninsula Shire through Capital Works
Program, Cr Gibb’s Discretionary Fund and a Creative Communities grant.
Township works in Baxter
Mornington Peninsula Shire has delivered a number of improvements to Baxter as
part of a collaborative community and council project. The works are an initiative
of Baxter Residents and Traders Progress Action Committee (BRATPAC), the Shire
and the town’s broader community, working together on delivering minor
infrastructure projects.
Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Councillor Bev Colomb said planning for the
works began with the community around six months ago, and saw a number of
projects delivered. “A major focus of the program is on Baxter-Tooradin Rd and
Shopping areas.
“Works have included boulevard planting of trees, vegetation pruning, garden bed
transformation, landscaping, painting, street furniture and plantar boxes, it’s been
wonderful to see the community get behind this project and see the improvements
around town,” she said.
Gail Forbes, BRATPAC said the group welcomed working more closely with the
Shire. “Our group includes community leaders, shopkeepers, and many members
of our community. The project has meant we have worked really closely with the
Shire to get a number of projects off the ground that will help enhance the
township Baxter.
“We are also getting behind other projects around town such as creating a new
community mural on the Telstra building”, she said.
The Peninsula North men’s shed were also a key player in the works constructing
Baxter branded plantar boxes for the shopping precinct.
Place-making works will soon commence in Tyabb and Rye (Shopping Precinct).
Email your feedback through improveyourtown@mornpen.vic.gov.au or calling
5950 1272. Additionally you can tell us what you think on Twitter:
@mornpenshire #ImproveBaxter or Instagram: #ImproveBaxter
NEW ROTUNDA AT MORNINGTON PARK
Construction works are now underway for the new Rotunda at Mornington Park.
The 8 metre rotunda will feature a series of bronze plaques providing
interpretative information on the Avenue of Honour.
This project has been driven and partly funded by the Mornington RSL, who have
gained the financial support of the community through fundraising initiatives,
with additional financial contributions from Mornington Peninsula Shire though
Briars Ward Councillors Discretionary Funds.
The official unveiling ceremony is scheduled to take place on November 8th 2015.
For more information, please contact Councillor Support on 5950 1428.
Mt Eliza Village Green space
T he Shire has been working in partnership with Mount Eliza Secondary College
students and the Mount Eliza Chamber of Commerce over several months to come
up with ways to add colour and vibrancy to the Mount Eliza Village Green space.
The students presented their ideas for the Village Green space to the community
and gained feedback on these at the July Mount Eliza Farmer’s Market. Recently
other local groups including Mt Eliza Rotary, iConnect2program, Mornington Mens
Shed and Mount Eliza Lions Club have joined in with positive contributions.
The group is now working through feedback. Keep an eye on this space in the
coming weeks and months.
Game on! New Sports Pavilion Fruitgrowers Reserve,
Somerville
The brand new, $1.6 million sports pavilion at Fruitgrowers Reserve in Somerville
will be completed very soon. The pavilion will be occupied by Somerville Junior
Football Club and Somerville Cricket Club. The works effectively triple the size of
the former facilities and provide a single building with multipurpose change
rooms, toilet and shower facilities, office, store rooms, an accessible toilet,
kitchen/kiosk, first aid and umpires rooms, social room, and external public
toilets. The building provides a new base for the clubs and the community,
providing modern facilities for the many families that use the reserve each week.
2015 Mornington Peninsula Heritage Awards
N ational Trust of Australia (Victoria) Mornington Peninsula Branch and
Mornington Peninsula Shire are pleased to announce the winners of the 2015
Mornington Peninsula Heritage Awards. The awards celebrate the skills and
passion within our local heritage community. The winners of the 2015 Heritage
Awards are:
Category: RESTORATION OF A HERITAGE PLACE
Somerville Memorial
1. Paul Smith, stonemason
2. Brandon Perrett -maker of the current light from original specifications
3. Somerville Historical Society
Dromana Cenotaph
Howard Patrick, stonemason
St John’s Anglican Church Hall Flinders
Church Warden
Heronswood Original Slab House
James Webb, carpenter
McCraith House
RMIT Property Services
Category: RESTORATION AND CREATIVE RE USE OF A HERITAGE PLACE
Restoration of Former Sorrento Post Office
1. Peter Griffin and Terry Swann
2. Architect Steve Hofer, Williams Kaye Hofer, Mornington
3. John James, Joven Building Services
Creative Reuse of a Heritage Place
1. Country Road
2. Adaptation architect Don McQualter, Meacham Nockles McQualter, Darlinghurst
NSW
Category: INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE
Rye History Board – Installed at Rye Post Office
Rye Historical Society
Fallen Soldiers Memorial – Installed at Rye Civic Hall
Rye Historical Society
Graveside Charles Ah Foo
1. Sorrento Cemetery Trust
2. Peter Munro, historical research
Category: GREENING OF HERITAGE PLACE
Planting of Norfolk Island Pines to complete missing links in Avenue of Honour
and commemorative plaque, Norman Street Flinders
Flinders Historical Society, Flinders Community Association, RSL Sub-branch and
Flinders Lions Club
Category: HERITAGE TRADE SKILLS
Restoration of bronze plaques – Mornington Memorial Park
Paul Hunt, Paul Hunt Restorations, metals conservator
Category: CREATION OF A HERITAGE PLACE
Creation of Memorial Garden – Red Hill
Red Hill Community Association.
LEARN MORE: GIANT FOSSIL FIND
November 6, Sorrento
The Diprotodontid is a giant fossilised skeleton found near Sorrento. It was known
to be the largest marsupial mammal and was as big as a small car. Its name means
‘two front teeth’. Nepean Historical Society will present a talk by David Pickering
from Melbourne Museum on Friday November 6, 8pm at the Sorrento Museum.
More info: www.nepeanhistoricalsociety.asn.au
Ph: 5984 0255
Step back in time: heritage trail
Do you love exploring historic homesteads, learning about shipwrecks, or
discovering hidden historical landmarks?
Then discover the history of the Mornington Peninsula with the Mornington
Peninsula Heritage Trail.
The trail includes information on around 30 places of interest – from the
Quarantine Station at Point Nepean, Cape Schanck Lighthouse and McCrae
homestead, to Endeavour Fern Gully, The Briars, Jack’s Beach and Foxey’s
Hangout.
Pick up a touring map from a Shire office or at your local visitor information
centre.
Find your way: tourism website
The regional tourism website has been upgraded and restyled to inspire locals and
visitors to ‘find their way’ to somewhere new.
You can find more than 500 different things to see and do around the region all in
the one place: walks, bike tracks, adventure, food and wine, marine activities,
gardens, golf, spa and more.
More info: www.visitmorningtonpeninsula.org
Walk to School this October
Primary school students are encouraged to Walk to School throughout October as
part of a program to help children live healthier lifestyles.
W alk to School month highlights the benefits of walking for children, such as
improving fitness, friendships, their confidence and the environment.
It’s free, easy and a fun way for children to get active.
By getting involved in Walk to School local primary schools are helping students
learn healthy habits, and supporting them to meet the 60 minutes of physical
activity recommended for children each day.
Schools and parents can help children record their walks using classroom
calendars or the Walk to School website and free app, available for iPhone and
Android devices.
Visit www.walktoschool.vic.gov.au for more information.
Mornington Youth Centre – Opening Soon
L ocated on Wilsons Road, Mornington at the Peninsula Community Theatre
precinct, the $1.2M centre was funded through Federal Government (Community
Development Grants Program) and Mornington Peninsula Shire.
Shire Mayor, Bev Colomb said the Centre will increase access to services and
programs for young people living in Mornington, Mount Eliza and Mt Martha.
“Young people in these areas have previously accessed services and personal
support through Youth Hubs in Hastings, Rosebud and Frankston.
“This Centre will build community capacity to meet the health and wellbeing
needs of just under half of the Peninsula’s youth population that live across the
Mornington communities”, she said.
The Centre will have three large activity areas including an arts/creative space
and interactive drop-In facility, in addition to two private consultation rooms.
Services offered include:
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Information, support and referral
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Outreach and counselling
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Access to Primary Care and Specialist Services
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Personal Development and Life Skill programs
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Health Promotion
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Recreation and Drop-In Space
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Creative/Art Projects
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Employment and Pre-Employment Support
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Vocational Education and Training
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Education Programs
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Community Engagement
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Legal Referral and Support.
CHILDREN’S WEEK ACTIVITIES ACROSS THE SHIRE
Children’s Week runs from 24 October – 1 November and is a national initiative
that recognises the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children.
Mornington Peninsula Shire runs a number of activities for youth, to find out more
about these and to see what’s happening during Children’s Week, visit the Shire’s
website: www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Services_For_You/Young_People
For more information about Children’s Week visit
www.childrensweek.org.au
Join in fun at Children’s Day in the Park – a local event held at Hastings Foreshore
Wednesday, 28 October 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Free day of activities for families and children aged 0 – pre-school
age provided by local pre-schools
Music, farm yard, interactive wild life show, police and CFA with
the smoke house. BYO picnic or BBQ sausages available.
Market Day: Impact for women
10 October 2015, Hastings
A market day will help raise funds for Impact for Women, an organisation that
aims to make a difference to women in crisis.
More than 30 stallholders will be there on the day, with face painting for the kids
and raffles throughout the day. There’ll also be a sausage sizzle, and an auction at
2pm will help raise money for the cause.
Founder of Impact for Women, Kathy Kaplan OAM, will officially open the market
that will run from 10am-4pm on 10 October at Hastings Community Hall, High
Street. Entry by gold coin donation.
More info: www.impactforwomen.org.au
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
October, 2015
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month provides an opportunity to focus on breast
cancer and its impact on those affected by the disease in our community.
Shire Mayor Bev Colomb said “there are many local events planned this October
that will help raise money for breast cancer”.
“I congratulate the many local organisations, charities and groups that are holding
fundraising events for breast cancer, and encourage everyone to take part and
help raise money for research into breast cancer,” she said.
What’s on: Visit the Events calendar at www.mornpen.vic.gov.au
More info: canceraustralia.gov.au or www.nbcf.org.au
Happy 10th Birthday: door-to-door community bus
service
For passengers aged over 60 years and for people of any age with a disability (and
their carer) the Shire’s Dial-A-Bus service offers a door-to-door transport option.
Now in its tenth year of operation, the Dial-A-Bus collects passengers from any
address within a service area, and transports to any location within the same
service area.
Service areas include:
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Portsea, Sorrento, Blairgowrie to Rosebud
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Mount Martha to Mornington
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Rye through to Rosebud
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Balnarring through to Hastings
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Dromana, McCrae to Rosebud
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Red Hill through to Hastings
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Flinders, through to Hastings
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Somerville, Tyabb
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Safety Beach to Mornington
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McCrae, Rosebud
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Mount Eliza to Mornington
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Mornington
Passengers need to be independent and mobile (wheelchairs and mobility aids
accommodated). Dial-A-Bus costs $1.00 each way.
Bookings and more info: 5950 1605 or visit www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Dial_A_Bus .
Bookings must be made by 10am on the business day prior to the day of travel.
Mobility maps: get around town
Mobility maps have been produced for Rosebud, Hastings and now Mornington to
help people with additional mobility or accessibility needs to get around our
towns. The maps outline preferred pathways of travel within the townships and
feature information such as accessible parking bays, toilets and public transport
routes. Pick up a map from one of the Shire offices or online at
www.mornpen.vic.gov.au
CARERS WEEK
Carers week acknowledges the thousands of carers on the Mornington Peninsula
who look after people with disabilities, people who are frail aged, people with
mental illness and people who are unwell. To thank the many carers on the
peninsula, the Shire is inviting Carers to attend a FREE tour of the Salon des
Refusés exhibition at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery during Carers
Week. Carers will be treated to a free guided tour and either morning or
afternoon tea, at a choice of four sessions:
Tuesday 13 October
10.30am–11.45am and 1.30pm–2.45pm
Thursday 15 October
1.30pm–2.45pm and 5pm–6.30pm
All sessions are held at MPRG (Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery), Dunns Rd,
Mornington.
Bookings are essential so call 5950 1685 or book online here
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/carers-day-tickets-17946516514
Spring into Volunteering
Volunteering Information Workshops
Find out more about volunteering and meet organisations seeking volunteers,
attend one of the three FREE workshops
19 October
1pm–3pm at Rye Beach Community Centre, 27 Nelson Street, Rye
20 October
1pm–3pm at Good Shepard Community House @ Wallaroo, 6 Wallaroo Place
Hastings
23 October
10am–noon at Bentons Square Community Centre,
145 Bentons Road, Mornington.
RSVP to vmp@mornpen.vic.gov.au or 5950 1638.
SUMMIT: POSITIVE AGEING
To celebrate the International Day of Older Persons on Thursday October 1 and as
part of the Victorian Seniors Festival Mornington Peninsula Shire is hosting the
inaugural annual Positive Ageing Community Summit at Safety Beach Community
Centre.
Attendees include a range of older members of the community with invitees
representing diverse community groups, services and organisations.
It is hoped the summit will provide an opportunity for both the Shire and the
community to reflect on the progress achieved in implementing strategies
identified in the Positive Ageing Strategy 2013 – 2018, Mornington Peninsula, A
Community for All Ages and enable the Shire and the community to consider
emerging issues and possibilities relevant to ageing well on the peninsula.
Want more? News and more info
Hear more about Positive Ageing, the Shire’s Peninsula Advisory Committee for
Elders, the Positive Ageing Newsletter or the Positive Ageing Strategy at
www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Positive_Ageing
or on 5950 1617.
Ageing Well Expo
October 8th, Mount Martha
Celebrate the 10th Ageing Well Expo and come along and find out how to lead a
healthy and active life. There will be health screenings, workshops, and care
planning, as well as demonstrations, displays and entertainment.
Free bus transport to the event is available from Frankston, Mornington,
Blairgowrie and Hastings – to book a bus seat call (03) 9784 8597 by 5pm Friday
2nd October.
The Ageing Well Expo will run from 9.30am - 2.00pm on Thursday October 8 at
the New Peninsula Church 370 Craigie Road, Mount Martha. Free entry, light
refreshments and accessible parking. Presented by Peninsula Health with support
from Mornington Peninsula Shire, Frankston City Council, Benetas, and National
Seniors.
More info: www.peninsulahealth.org.au/services/peninsula-health-communityhealth/ageing-well , 5971 9173 or amurphy@phcn.vic.gov.au
2015 VICTORIAN SENIORS’ FESTIVAL
Victorian Seniors’ Festival runs throughout October. The Festival is an opportunity
to celebrate active ageing and there are many free and low-cost activities and
events planned across the peninsula. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun.
Activities include:
Telling Tales
15 October 2015
1.00pm - 3.30pm
Join actor and director Evelyn Krape and an all new cast of Tale Tellers. Seven of
our older citizens will celebrate their amazing life stories in a theatrical event. Be
surprised! They will challenge the stereotypes of ageing.
Rosebud Italian Club, 8 Newington Avenue, Rosebud.
Contact John Gray 03 5950 1612 or email john.gray@mornpen.vic.gov.au to book.
MPRG Events
Archibald Prize Bus Trip
6 October 2015
Meet at 8.45am for a 9am departure
Take a bus trip to the Ballarat Art Gallery to see this year’s Archibald Prize
exhibition. Returning to MPRG by 5.30pm. $65 (MPRG Members) discounted for
seniors card holders, includes bus, exhibition entry and 2 course lunch. Bus
departs from MPRG, Dunns Road, Mornington.
Contact MPRG on 5975 4395 for further information and to secure your place on
the bus.
MPRG Exhibition
13, 20 & 27 October 2015
10.00am - 5.00pm.
FREE admission for seniors card holders on final 3 Tuesdays in October to
Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery’s new exhibition Salon des Refuses.
Dunns Road, Mornington. Contact the Gallery on 5975 4395 for details.
MPRG Symposium @ Beleura - How Do We Judge Art?
17 October 2015
12 noon - 5.00pm (concluding at the Gallery with drinks and nibbles) Do the
judges of art exhibitions always get it right? Join a provocative conversation with
writers, critics and art historians about judging art prizes. Meet at Mornington Golf
Club at 11.30am for an essential courtesy bus to Beleura, then pick up your car
again (approx. 4.15pm) and travel to the Gallery for a special viewing of the Salon
des Refuses exhibition. $45 (MPRG Members) discounted price for seniors card
holders, includes lunch at Beleura, evening drinks and nibbles at MPRG.
Contact MPRG on 5975 4395 for further information and to secure your place.
Dialogues on Health Ageing - mindfulness for healthy ageing
14 October 2015
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Join Monash University and local U3As in an exploration of Mindfulness for
healthy ageing. Chaired by Gerard Mansour, Commissioner for Senior Victorians.
Peninsula Community Theatre, Wilson’s Road, Mornington.
Contact U3A for further information: Mornington 5975 9773; Southern Peninsula
5981 8777; Hastings 5979 8585.
To view the full program, head to the Shire’s website www.mornpen.vic.gov.au
Nominate your Best Bite
Nominate your favourite food business for the 2015 Best
Bites Awards.
T he Shire’s Best Bites program assesses and promotes local food businesses that
provide safe and healthy food, use environmentally sustainable practices, and
provide safe and accessible premises.
Businesses that meet the Best Bites requirements will be listed in the Best Bites
Food Guide to be launched in November 2015, and are also eligible to enter in the
2015 Best Bites Food Awards.
The 2015 Best Bites Food Awards are available in the following categories:
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Restaurant
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School Canteen/Child Care
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Supermarket
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Take Away
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Bed and Breakfast/Home Based Retailer
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Aged Care
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Innovation
Nominate your favourite Mornington Peninsula food business for the 2015 Best
Bites Food Guide by 12th October 2015 by emailing food@mornpen.vic.gov.au
Freedom of Entry Ceremony
28 November, Hastings
Witness the ancient tradition of the ‘Freedom Of Entry’ Ceremony when it is
conducted in Hastings on Saturday 28 November from 9.30am.
The Freedom of Entry Ceremony dates back to medieval times where a formed
body of armed men paraded for permission to enter a city and when granted, that
permission became a mark of trust and confidence between the city and those
entering its gates.
Granting Freedom of Entry is the highest accolade a town or city can bestow upon
a group. In recognition of the relationship between the Shire, the community of the
Mornington Peninsula and the Royal Australian Navy’s training establishment at
HMAS Cerberus, this ancient privilege will be re-enacted in High Street, Hastings.
Come and experience this colourful and exciting event that will see Mornington
Peninsula Shire’s Mayor acknowledge the right, grant approval, and permit the
personnel of HMAS Cerberus to pass through the town – with more than 500 Navy
personnel and marching band parading through High Street.
MAIN STREET MORNINGTON FESTIVAL
18 October, Mornington
Enjoy local food, wine and performing arts at this year’s Main Street Mornington
Festival.
For the 20th consecutive year the family-friendly festival will showcase the best of
the peninsula’s gourmet produce, boutique wineries, artists, musicians, dancers,
fashion boutiques, children’s entertainers, singer songwriters, bands, and school
groups.
Performance areas and roving entertainment will bring jazz, folk, blues, country,
retro, fringe, acoustic and indie music to the day – and there will be an abundance
of stallholders presenting local wines and gourmet produce.
The children’s arcade will be full of fun activities, with entertainment including
magic performances, mini golf, animal petting, and much more.
Main Street Mornington Festival is brought to you by Northern Mornington
Peninsula Tourism, with support from Mornington Peninsula Shire, The Grand
Hotel, and EastLink as well as many other businesses.
More info: www.mainstreetfestival.com.au or follow on Instagram or Facebook
Free family fun
Peninsula Pet Expo
Sunday 29 November
9AM – 3PM
Village Green, Point Nepean Road, Rosebud
Mel Ref 158 : D12
The Pet Expo will feature:
DO: Cow milking | Horse grooming | Pat farm animals
WATCH: Sheep herding & shearing | Dog training | Horsemanship demonstrations
VISIT: Miniature pony show | Specialty breeds cat show
SEE: 40+ exhibitors including birds of prey and reptiles
MEET: Expo Ambassador: Farmer Dave | Shire Rangers | Animal rescue groups
DON’T MISS: Free face painting | Roving performers including the famous Shaun
the Sheep and Mr Peabody & Sherman.
FARMER DAVE AND HIS MUTTLEY CREW
Join expo ambassador: Farmer Dave, respected Australian dog trainer, expert and
qualified behaviourist, who will be using his skills to engage, educate and entertain
the Peninsula Pet Expo on all things dog related. Dave Graham first came to
Australia’s attention as a competitor on Big Brother and he has since used his high
profile to open the Farmer Dave Dog Centre, a purpose built dog training and
sports Centre in Western Sydney for dogs and their owners to enjoy their full
potential.
Farmer Dave will be joined by his rescued super troupe of wonder dogs, Muttley
Crew. Once left at animal shelters by owners who couldn’t cope with their bad
behaviour, Farmer Dave has transformed these dogs and expo crowds can expect
to be entertained by their amazing agility and skills and educated about animal
behaviour and breeds.
ALL CREATURES LARGE AND SMALL, FURRY AND FEATHERY!
From snakes and other reptiles, miniature ponies to rats and cats there are
animals of all shapes and sizes at the Peninsula Pet Expo.
Exhibitors will bring an entourage of wildlife including a range of marsupials, bird
varieties from parrots to baby emu’s as well as plenty of reptiles to touch and hold
such as pythons, lizards and crocodiles. Snake handler Mike will show crowds his
venomous snake pit with some of the world’s deadliest snakes including the local
tiger and copper head snakes, both species found here on the peninsula. Visitors
can learn what to do if you find a snake around your home.
The expo will feature a number of astounding birds of prey including the Barking
Owl and ‘Twitch’ a Peregrine Falcon - clocked at a top speed of 389km/per hour;
the Peregrine Falcon is the fastest known animal in the world. There will be
opportunities on the day to hold and get your photo taken with one of these
ultimate flying predators.
PETS SAVOUR SECOND CHANCE
In the past year, Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Animal Shelter in partnership with
50 pet rescue organisations, have successfully rehomed more than 500 animals.
Shire Rangers will be there on the day together with a number of stalls featuring
rescue organisations to provide information about the work they do in the
community.
FROM FARM TO FORESHORE
A number of farm animals will feature at the expo and it’s a great opportunity for
children and adults to get up close with animals typically not found in town.
Visitors can try their hand at milking a cow, grooming a horse, or just sharing
some pats. There will be a number of interactive demonstrations including horse
displays, sheep herding and shearing demonstrations.
More info and program details:
www.mornpen.vic.gov.au
or contact 1300 850 600
or events@mornpen.vic.gov.au
WHAT’S ON ON THE MORNINGTON PENINSULA
OCTOBER
4–9
MP 6th Annual Golf Classic The National (old course), The Dunes, St Andrews
Beach & Rosebud Golf Course
7
Human Rights Arts and Film Festival Screening – Of Men and War (unclassified,
over 18 years old only) 6.15pm–9.30pm. Hastings Community Hub call: 5950
1645
8
Ageing Well Expo New Peninsula Baptist Church, Mount Martha, 9.30am–2pm
10
A MARKET WITH Impact Hastings Community Hall, Hastings, 10am–4pm
10
PENINSULA PAPER CRAFT FAIR Connect Church, 6 Bray Street, Hastings, 10am–
4pm
10
Balnarring Community Sustainability Fair Emu Plains Racecourse, Balnarring,
9am–2pm
10
Mornington Peninsula Girls Night In, Italian Club Rosebud, 6.30pm–late, Tickets
$95 per person (includes five course meal, drinks and entertainment). Book via
Kay: 0407 231 964
11
AROUND THE BAY Melbourne > Queenscliffe > Sorrento > Melbourne, 6am–3pm
11
TRY BOWLS DAY Sorrento Bowls Club, Hotham Road, Sorrento, 10.30am–3pm
14
Mindfullness for Healthy Ageing Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington,
2pm–4pm
15
Telling Tales with Evelyn Krape Italian Club, Rosebud, 1pm–3.30pm
17–18
The Elegance of Embroidery Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington, 10am–
5pm
17–18
Balnarring Community Garden Festival Balnarring Community Hall, Balnarring,
10am–4pm
17
Studebaker Car Club Annual Concourse Rye Foreshore, Rye, 9am – 4pm
18
Mornington Main Street Festival Main Street, Mornington, 11am – 5pm
18
Bowling for Fun - Open Day Balnarring Bowls Club, Bruce St, Balnarring,
10.30am–5pm
20
MEN’S HEALTH FORUM - POSTPONED
22
Film Screening - Just Eat It, Mornington Shire Office-Council Chambers,
Mornington, 6pm–9pm
23–25
Mt Eliza Art & Design Show Mount Eliza North Primary School, Mount Eliza,
10am–4pm
24–25
The Ride to Conquer Cancer, Melbourne to Mornington, Mornington to Melbourne
25
TRY BOWLS DAY Sorrento Bowls Club, Hotham Road, Sorrento, 10.30am–3pm
25
What Bird is That The Briars, Mount Martha,9am–1pm
25
Somers Arts Fair Somers Primary School, 87 Camp Hill Rd, Somers, 10am–5pm
28
Childrens Day in the Park Hastings Foreshore, Marine Parade, Hastings, 9am–1pm
30
Ladies Pink Ribbon Fashion Market Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington,
7pm–11pm
31
Psychic & Wellbeing Festival Mount Eliza Community Hall, Mount Eliza, 10am–
4.30pm
31
50’s & 60’s Rock ‘N Roll Dance Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington, 7pm–
11.30pm
31
Our Lady’s Parish Fete Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 7 Foote St, Dromana,
8.30am–2pm
NOVEMBER
7-8
The 5 Gardeners Gardens Open Weekend Mt Eliza: 4 Seahaze Crt, 5 Amesbury Rd
& 94 Old Mornington Rd. Frankston: 7 St Ives Ave, & 4 Bellbrook Court 10am–
4pm
8
Arthurs Seat Challenge Rosebud to Arthurs Seat, 8.30am–10.30am
8
Bumble Bee Baby & Children’s Market Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington,
9am–12pm
11
Remembrance Day Service Mount Eliza Community Hall, Mount Eliza, 10.30am–
1pm
14
Rosebud Buskfest Rosebud Town Centre, 9am–3pm
14-15
Patched Images Toorak College, Old Mornington Road, Mount Eliza 10am–4pm
14-15
PST Studio Trail open weekend 22 x Art Studios across the peninsula, 10am–4pm
15
Peninsula Music Society Presents - A Little Light Music Peninsula Community
Theatre, Mornington, 2.30pm–5.30pm
20
Melbourne Coastrek, Cape Schanck to Point Nepean, 6am–12am
20-21
Tiptoe through the Tombstones Mt Eliza Community Centre, Mt Eliza, 8pm–11pm
21
Twilight Concert - music from film & tv Peninsula Community Theatre,
Mornington, 7pm–9.30pm
21
Dromana Primary School fete, Dromana P.S, 50 McCulloch St, Dromana, 10am–
3pm
21-22
PST Studio Trail open weekend 22 x Art Studios across the peninsula, 10am–4pm
22
Loved it Market Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington, 9.30am–1.30pm
27
A Christmas Cracker - night of Opera Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington,
7.30pm–10.30pm
27-28
Tiptoe through the Tombstones Mt Eliza Community Centre, Mt Eliza, 8pm–11pm
28
50’s & 60’s Rock ‘N Roll Dance Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington, 7pm–
11.30pm
28
Freedom of Entry March High Street, Hastings, 9.30am–10.30am
28
TriPups Kids Triathlon Mt Martha, 7.30am–11am
29
Mornington Triathlon Mt Martha, 6am–2pm
29
The Peninsula Pet Expo Village Green, Rosebud, 9am–3pm
Nepean Ward Meeting
Join Nepean Ward Councillors Tim Rodgers and Hugh Fraser on October
28 to discuss news in your Ward.
October 28, 2015
Upstairs Main Sail Bar, Rye Hotel
6.30pm – 8.30pm
RSVP to Councillor Support on: 5950 1428