JO Peterson’s “hobby” makes her a popular point of call for followers of fashion at this time of year. The Spring Racing Carnival and Royal Melbourne Show are the peaks of her times to shine. The Tootgarook student milliner had four hats on display at this year’s show and won Best Millinery Exhibit, coming first and second in the spring millinery category. Last year she was among the top 20 at the Oaks Day Millinery Awards, was runner up in the Peninsula Cup Millinery Award, won the Millinery Association of Australia student encouragement award for best hat on the catwalk,…
Day: October 3, 2016
ACTION, camera, lights and sound. The sequence might sound out of order, but it all adds up to security when applied to a new light developed by a Braeside company. Sengled The light has an inbuilt digital camera that transmits images straight to the Cloud and can be monitored by smart phone or computer. Even if the light is turned off, an infrared camera will record images in the dark. The Snap light also comes equipped with a speaker and microphone, which provides the opportunity to converse with someone knocking on the door, even if you aren’t at home. David…
TUTANEKAI “Tui” Wordley should be an inspiration to every surfer. Not because of the size of the waves he rides or the latest overseas trip he’s made, but because, at 80, he’s still out there, catching swells that bend towards the shore, steepen up and then crash down, peeling off to the right or left. He’s at home on Western Port’s reefs and points and the beach breaks at Gunnamatta or Phillip Island with visits to the west coast, from Torquay to Lorne, when the surf is on. A New Zealander by birth with a mixed Scottish, English and Maori…
THE door to Frankston Football Club’s long-term future may be ajar – but the club formed in 1887 will not be permitted to field a team next season. ALF Victoria said on Friday it had formally terminated the Dolphins’ playing licence for 2017, and had already told the club’s administrators. However, AFL Victoria CEO Steven Reaper said that if the club’s ongoing viability could be proved over the next few months he was hopeful that a “solution that is both sustainable and viable can be considered going forward for a VFL presence, potentially from 2018”. This makes a meeting (Monday…
THE southern peninsula linking with Queenscliff, and parts of the northern peninsula becoming part of Frankston are two left-field suggestions were made by retiring councillor Tim Rodgers. The former mayor has decided against seeking re-election at the 22 October elections after 11 years as Nepean ward councillor. Cr Rodgers said the Briars ward – which includes Mt Martha and Mt Eliza – would be a natural fit with southern parts of Frankston as it was “not really connected” with the other peninsula wards. “There’s a rural feel to the other wards that’s not apparent in Briars, whereas it is similar…
JUST over six years ago Peter Carlyon and his wife Robin had a vision to get back to the basics of farming and grow high-quality, chemical-free produce for the local market on the Mornington Peninsula. Just years earlier they had left their farm near Mansfield after becoming disillusioned with commercial farming practises and had given up the idea of ever getting back into the field. But a chance to do it biodynamically on the peninsula gave them the motivation to have another go, this time their way. In a food-obsessed market where the origin of the food on the plate…
POLICE are calling on people to report stolen mobile phones to their telecommunications provider and ensure the phone’s International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) is blocked. Almost 13,700 mobile phones were stolen in Victoria last year. Crime squad detective inspector Wayne Newman said phone thefts could be eventually reduced if more people activated the IMEI blocking function and offenders realised the phone could not be used. “We also encourage buyers of second-hand phones to request proof of ownership and perform an IMEI check on the handset before making a purchase,” he said. IMEI blocking is a free service which can be…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire acted quickly to remove electoral signs on Wednesday after being swamped by complaints about illegally-erected advertising. In an email to candidates last Monday, the council said that while it “recognises that electoral signage and advertising is a pivotal part of a candidate’s election strategy,” candidates must be aware of the shire’s sign policy. It warned candidates that illegal signs must be removed by Monday this week. But on Wednesday, the council rushed out a further email, stating that non-compliant signs will be removed “today” and all responsible candidates will be notified by the shire’s infringement enforcement department…
WHEN Mt Eliza student Zoe Craig, right, decided to try to raise $500 for mental health programs by signing up for the Melbourne Half Marathon on October 26, she hadn’t planned on reaching her limit so quickly. Within a day of starting her fundraising just a few weeks ago, the 17-year-old student had exceeded her original goal and increased her target to $1000. That too was reached within days, and the amount has increased steadily to now sit at just over $1700. “My goal is now $2000 but, with a month to go, hopefully I will have to change that…
CRIME in Frankston and Mornington Peninsula is on the rise, with sex crimes, burglary and drug-related offences all increasing in the past 12 months. Overall crime in Frankston has risen 12.5 per cent in the last financial year, while the peninsula’s reported crime is up 9.6 per cent. In Frankston, sex offences increased by 70 per cent to 481, burglary and break and enter was up 24.6 per cent to 1180, and drug dealing and trafficking up almost 25 per cent to 242. Of the 79 local government areas in the state, 75 had an increase in crime over the…
A MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire election candidate has defended his right to place a full-page newspaper advertisement naming candidates who support his “down with rates” campaign. Briars ward candidate John Woodman said he was not breaching any Victorian Electoral Commission rules by placing the ad, which lists candidates who have indicated support for a reduction in rates and council debt. But the move has drawn strong criticism from several candidates, who claim the move is “electioneering” and “unethical”. Candidates were made aware of Mr Woodman’s plans after he distributed a pamphlet asking them to tick “yes” or “no” to rates and…
REIGNING MPCA Provincial premiers Peninsula Old Boys will be hard to stop again as we gear up for the opening one-dayer round of the season on October 8. Despite clubs circling the Old Boys’ list in the off-season, they have managed to keep the team together, including the talented Will Crowder, who is keen on batting higher this season. Matty Heiden again takes charge while the likes of Dylan O’Malley and Wade Pelzer, both run machines last season, will be features again. Last year’s runner up, Crib Point, have lost Rob Hearn, but gained some handy types in Spencer Wilton…
WHILE the focus has been squarely on footy for the past six months, the whites have been dusted off and some serious indoor sessions have been going on in preparation for the 2016-17 Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association season. The big news during the off-season has been in regard to the proposed four division competition for season 2017-18. The MPCA received responses from all 35 playing member clubs and the Umpires Association and the result of the responses was an overwhelming result in favor of the proposal. There were 31 members in favor (86%) and five members against (14%) the proposed…
THE Somerville Branch of the Red Cross Society intend holding their Spring Show and Jumble Fair on Friday and Saturday, November 10th and 11th. *** A FLOWER Day Concert and Sale of Gifts will be held in the Presbyterian Church, Mornington Junction, on Wednesday next, in aid of the State School War Relief Fund. *** MESSRS Alex Scott and Co will hold a special Horse Sale at the Tanti Yards, Mornington, on Wednesday next, when they will offer 60 horses and ponies. The sale will commence at half-past 12 o’clock. *** THE monthly meeting of the Somer- ville Fruitgrower’s Association…
Aria Hall of Fame inductee, #1 selling Platinum artist, King of Pop, Australian Icon are just a few phrases commonly used when describing Aussie legend Russell Morris. Shooting to fame in the middle 60’s with Somebody’s Image, Russell had a string of hits including Hush and the Bob Dylan classic Baby Blue. In 1969 he and producer Molly Meldrum released “The Real Thing”, Australia’s only true psychedelic #1 hit and a song that is played regularly on commercial radio to this day. Following that, Russell penned breakthrough hits such as; Sweet Sweet Love, Wings of an Eagle, Rachel, Part 3…
Australia’s favourite psych rock sisters Stonefield are hitting the road on a massive national headline tour that will stop in at The Grand Hotel, Mornington on 27 October. Coinciding with their massive tour, the band have released a new single, ‘Love’. In contrast to most of the record, where the writing process began with the vocal as the guiding light, ‘Love’ was written with quite a different approach, taking shape from a stripped back jam between lead guitarist Hannah, Sarah (keys) and Holly (bass). The sisters were rocking out in their lounge room in country Victoria, and brought to life…
ANIMAL lovers of all ages are invited to this year’s Blessing of the Animals Service at St George’s Anglican Church, Red Hill. The service at 4pm, Saturday 8 October, marks the feast day of St Francis who died in 1226 and was well known for his love of all creatures. It is regarded as a celebration of the environment and all living creatures and is an opportunity to acknowledge their importance in our lives. “Members of the Community may remember last year’s service which was a wonderful, happy gathering of adults, children, and their pets,” organiser Jennifer Atkins said. “They…