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Contents Our Shire 3 Council & committee meetings Good to know... 4 11July 2016,7pm Council Meeting Council’s Rosebud Office, Besgrove St. Rosebud Arts & Gallery 6 25 July 2016 Council Meeting Hastings Community Hub, Services for you 7 1973 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Hastings 5pm - Optional Public Briefings Budget 8 6pm - Dinner with the Community 7pm - Council Meeting Building & Planning 10 8Aug 2016, 7pm Council Meeting Council’s Rosebud Office, Besgrove St. Rosebud Cover Story 14 22 Aug 2016 Council Meeting The Studio @ PCT, 91 Wilsons Rd. Mornington In the spirit of respect, Mornington Peninsula 5pm - Optional Public Briefings Shire acknowledges the Boonwurrung/ 6pm - Dinner with the Community Bunurong, members of the Kulin Nation, who 7pm - Council Meeting have traditional connections to the land on which Council meets. Contacting the Council The Resident’s Magazine 5950 1000 or 1300 850 600 Peninsula Wide provides information about Shire [email protected] services, activities and community events and we Office hours: 8.30am-5.00pm welcome your suggestions. Monday-Friday, excluding public holidays. Mornington Peninsula Shire Private Bag 1000, Rosebud, VIC, 3939 Locations Tel: (03) 5950 1200 Email: [email protected] Rosebud Senior Editor: Kat Hodgins 90 Besgrove Street (MEL: 170 A4) Editor: Rachel Hill Mornington Graphic Designer: Sean Roche 2 Queen Street, (MEL: 104 D10) Photographer: Xanthe Rivett Hastings The information in this publication is of a general nature. 21 Marine Parade (MEL: 154 K11) The articles contained herein are not intended to provide Somerville a complete discussion on each subject and/or issues 1085 Frankston-Flinders Rd (within Somerville Library) canvassed. Mornington Peninsula Shire does not accept Office hours: Tues-Fri – 10am-5pm Sat-Mon – CLOSED liability for any statement or any opinion or for any errors or omissions contained herein. Your Cr Andrew Dixon Cr Anne Shaw Cr Bev Colomb Briars Watson Cr Graham Pittock Councillors Ward Ward Cr David Garnock Cr Graham Pittock Cr Antonella Celi Cr David Gibb Seawinds Cerberus Cr Tim Wood Cr Tim Rodgers Cr Hugh Fraser Ward Ward Nepean Ward Red Hill Ward2 PENINSULA WIDE

I was saddened to see the Somerville Recreation & Community Message from the Mayor Centre devastated by fire in early May. We continue to work hard to re-establish a centre on the site and appreciate the patience of the community, user groups and local businesses and residents. Excitingly, we secured a space at 13 Edward Street to deliver group fitness programs, all access programs, personal training and more. Our website provides the latest updates. In other more positive news, my wife and I request the pleasure of your company at the 2016 Mayoral Charity Ball, to be held on Friday 26 August at The National Golf Club. Tickets cost xxx and all proceeds go to xxx. The night starts at 7pm and will have a black and white theme. Please RSVP by 12 August. to [email protected] Council also acknowledged Rosie Batty for raising the profile of domestic violence; and the Peninsula Advisory Committee of Elders - the Shire’s formal advisory committee on ageing - for 10 years service to our community. The Council Budget was adopted on Monday 20 June and includes many great plans for the Shire over the next year. See highlights on page xxx. Hope you enjoy this edition. Councillor Graham Pittock Mayor, Mornington Peninsula Shire T: 5950 1412 E: [email protected] Batty receiving....Advocacy in action Our ShireWe work hard in speaking up for the • $4.15m in Interface Growth funding • Dedicated State of the Baymatters that mean the most to our for Destination Rosebud Heath Report and environmentalcommunity, and achieving these monitoring (through our lead roleoutcomes through representation on • Tourism signage on Peninsula Link with the Association of Baysidecommittees and direct meetings with • More than $800k in coastal Municipalities)state and federal ministers. infrastructure works and planning • Providing support for our secondOur advocacy has secured: projects to improve boating facilities largest employer, Ingham Operations, and address coastal risk, plus by seeking assistance from the state• A dedicated Public Transport Victoria additional beach renourishment government on road-related issues bus route (Route 887) to replace works at Sorrento West. near the facility. PenBus. • Faster roll-out NBN, two-years ahead Learn more at mornpen.vic.gov.au of schedule• $3.69m in blackspot funding for seven local roads improvement/worksVEC recommends ward boundary changesThe final report for the Mornington The VEC researched key features of the consideration. If accepted, the new wardPeninsula Shire Council subdivision municipality and carefully considered boundaries will take effect at the localreview has been released. The public submissions in making its council elections in October 2016.Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) recommendation. The Mornington Peninsula Shirerecommends adjustments to the A subdivision review considers the Council subdivision review final report isboundaries of Cerberus, Nepean, Red location of ward boundaries to ensure available at vec.vic.gov.au or by callingHill and Seawinds Wards to ensure each voter is equitably represented. 131 832. Copies are also available forequitable representation for voters. Adjustments are recommended so inspection at Council offices.“These recommended adjustments that the number of voters representedwill help uphold the principle of ‘one by each councillor is within 10% of thevote, one value’ for the upcoming municipality average.local council elections,” said Electoral The final report has been forwardedCommissioner Warwick Gately. to the Minister for Local Government, The Hon. Natalie Hutchins, for her PENINSULA WIDE 3

Good to know… Our new site is live Before burning… Our new look site went live on Friday, 20 May and will help you interact with All residents are required to check our Open Air Burning us more easily. Local Law before burning off. New to the area? Can’t remember your The local law applies to all residents and is based on the size bin day? Would like to contact your of your property, so it’s best to check with us before burning Councillor, or have a say on a proposed off as a permit may be required or restrictions may apply. strategy? Enter your address into My We also recently adopted fuel management maps for our Neighbourhood, or visit Our Councillors, bushland reserves as well as a Bushland Reserve Fire Have Your Say or any of the other areas Risk Reduction Annual Activity Plan. Bushland reserve fuel for the latest information. management is one of a number of fire risk reduction actions we undertake, and these documents are an important part of mornpen.vic.gov.au our commitment to prepare adequately for each fire danger period. NBN roll out mornpen.vic.gov.au/Services_For_You/Fire_ The rollout of the nbn™ network is well Emergency_Management/Open_Air_Burning under way for homes and businesses across the peninsula. It’s designed to give access to fast and reliable phone and internet services, no matter where you live or conduct your business. The nbn™ network is currently live across parts of Mount Eliza. Construction has commenced or is forecast to commence shortly across much of the shire including (but not limited to): Mount Martha, Blairgowrie, Hastings, Somerville, Rye, Tootgarook, Portsea, Sorrento, Safety Beach, Mornington, Rosebud and Red Hill. nbn.com.au 4 PENINSULA WIDE

Recognising ReconciliationRespect, Recognition, Relationships Strait Islander people throughand Opportunities are the key themes education and engagement of ourof our Reconciliation Action Plan 2016- staff, volunteers, residents and2018, which was adopted by Council other members of the Morningtonduring National Reconciliation Week in Peninsula Shire.May. • We acknowledge and recogniseThe Plan outlines how we will continue Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderto actively promote and support peoples as the First Australiansreconciliation on the peninsula with the and custodians of the lands andvision of respect and equality for all we acknowledge their spiritualresidents and visitors…. a Shire where connection, continuing relationshipthe cultural heritage, values and beliefs, with and responsibility for theirand history of our Aboriginal Traditional traditional lands and waters. WeOwners and custodians is recognised value their living and continuingand acknowledged by all. cultural practices as well as their rightWe have actively engaged, consulted to self-determination.and worked with local Aboriginal • We will continue our focus of havingand Torres Strait Islander residents meaningful, respectful, sustainableand representatives of relevant ongoing relationships withAboriginal Traditional Owner Groups Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islandersince 2000. The Reconciliation communities, services and theirAction Plan 2016-2018 builds on networks.established relationships, developing • We will continue to work innew relationships, and nurturing partnership and be an advocate withorganisational collaborative other relevant stakeholders to ensureapproaches. that Aboriginal and Torres Strait• We will increase cultural awareness, Islander people have equal access to local employment and other understanding and implementation opportunities. of protocols to demonstrate our respect for the heritage, traditions View the plan at xxx and culture of Aboriginal and TorresThe first 1000 daysThe First 1000 Days Australia is a and family services. Prof Arabenaground-breaking program led by spoke recently to health professionalsProfessor Kerry Arabena, Director of at an event in Hastings with manythe Indigenous Health Equity Unit at key community service organisationsMelbourne University, focused on the interested in collaborating on thecare of Aboriginal and Torres Islander project.children on the Mornington Peninsula.The First 1000 Days is designed as TBCa collaborative program involvingmainstream organisations and healthIndigenous engagement powers upIndigenous company Blinte – which Shire contractor Broadspectrummeans ‘bright light’ in local Kurnai engaged Blinte for our projects andlanguage, has installed energy-saving said they were very impressed by thelighting at our depot offices. professionalism of Blinte’s employees,Engaging with Blinte for LED lighting that the company is engaging with thecreates an annual saving of 10,308Kwh Mornington Shire to review using Blinte(63%) in electricity usage, and also across the entire Sims 2 contracts.results in employment opportunities forthe Indigenous community. LINK PENINSULA WIDE 5

Arts & Gallery National Works on Paper National Works on Paper is one of Special events include: • Exhibition walk through with the Australia’s most prestigious awards National Gallery of Victoria’s Curator and acquisitive exhibitions. A biennial • Self-portraiture watercolour of Contemporary Art. exhibition, its role is to support and workshop by Fiona McMonagle, a promote contemporary Australian NWOP entrant and the University of • Free children’s activity space – Make artists working on or with paper. Queensland’s National Self-Portrait Your Mark! A fun drawing activity for Along with other partners, Mornington 2015 prize winner. all the family. Peninsula Shire has provided critical funding support since the 1970s. • Masterclass with previous NWOP • Young at Art sessions for pre- winner Richard Lewer, at the Artist schoolers to tour the National Works in Residency Cottage, Police Point on Paper and create masterpieces Shire Park. on paper to take home. mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au • Sketching in the Gallery’ workshop, BYO sketch pad and pencil. Jess Johnson Jess Johnson with her 2014 National Works on Paper award-winning work Mysteria Mystica Maxima 2014, artist frame, pen, fibre-tipped markers and metallic paint on paper, Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery Collection, Winner of the National Works on Paper Acquisitive Award with funds provided by Beleura House & Garden, 2014.IMAGE: By Xanthe Introducing our new curator Danny Lacy, Gallery Curator. Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery is delighted that Danny Lacy has recently commenced in the role of curator. Community art Danny has maintained an active independent curatorial practice and curated exhibitions across a wide range of The Snake Hole artists Josh Brown Australian artist-run and contemporary art spaces. and Josh Meyer collaborated with Previously he was Director of West Space and Curator at children and adults in the 2016 Pay it Shepparton Art Museum and in 2015 he completed an Forward community day at Mornington Asialink residency in Singapore. Park Primary in April. Together, they designed a new artwork which will be returned to the school for display. More info: arts&[email protected] or phone 5950 16556 PENINSULA WIDE

Are you winter Services for youready? a three-year, federally funded study Alliance with support from CSIRO. TheThe chances of contracting colds, flu investigating the best ways to help final report is being compiled and fullor more serious cold-related health people on a pension save money on results will be available soon.conditions are more likely for over 65s their energy bills and increase home Residents who are eligible for Homeon a low income who have trouble comfort by improving energy efficiency & Community Care can contact ourheating their home, or have a long-term around the home. Aged & Disability Services team forhealth condition such as cardiovascular The project was conducted in help with draught-proofing or havingand respiratory problems. We have a conjunction with five other councils lights changed to energy-efficientrange of Winter Ready tips to help get (Bass Coast Shire, Baw Baw Shire, globes as part of a suite of Homeyou ‘winter ready’ on our website at Bayside City Council, City of Casey and Maintenance Services.XXXX Cardinia Shire) and coordinated by the South East Councils Climate ChangeEnergy-saverstudyEarly findings from a recent researchproject suggest that the most effectiveway to decrease energy use andimprove home comfort is to combineenergy efficiency home improvementswith energy efficiency training. Thestudy also found that improving homecomfort (adequate heating and cooling)is an important factor in maintaininggood health.Our Aged and Disability Servicesand the Climate Change, Energy andWater teams have been involved inTowards zero Reduce your energy billsemissions Book a free consultation at our Eco Living Display Centre to find out howOur Carbon Neutral Policy sets out you can decrease your energy bills and improve the comfort of your home.a five-year plan towards zero net More info & bookings: 5950 1259greenhouse gas emissions, with apositive financial return within 10 years.The first stage is preparing theimplementation plan, and gettingstarted on the flagship projects:upgrade of Public Streetlighting to LEDlights and solar installations on Shirebuildings.Public streetlights contribute more than20% of our greenhouse gas emissions- and changing to LED globes will seea 70% reduction in energy use savingthe community almost $1 million ayear.We have also developed a CarbonPositive Eco Living Centre Project tohelp you reduce your energy needs tobecome not just carbon neutral, butcarbon positive! More info to come onthis exciting project. PENINSULA WIDE 7

Budget Need intro from the Budget Document Nusam ea pedi aut la vendant as enime et, tem rerchic torporro excerum asped quas ad quo temporibus aut lam erorio il et audam a nobissit, tendit, si doluptis dolorisque molupti debis dellecata nissi sitiusci quaeratem ad qui derro tes et que laceaque plaborempor sania cullestio. Itatect iaeptia di is cullendandel ea dolores maxim si doluptis dolorisque molupti debis dellecata nissi sitiusci quaeratem ad qui derro tes et que laceaque plaborempor sania cullestio. Budget at a glance Picture Title Operational spend $183.61m • $200k unmade roads and car parks including Rosebud, Mount Martha, Mornington Healthy, safe & connected communities $43.37m Enhancing public places and spaces $39.85m Paths And Trails Leading change on climate change $39.65m Innovative, responsive • $2.9m footpath renewal (Mount Eliza, Mornington, & value-for-money service delivery $29.85m Rosebud West, Tyabb) and new footpaths (Somers, Rye, Improving community facilities $19.19m Hastings, Dromana, Mount Eliza, Somerville) Liveable peninsula $7.87m • $500k Eastern Sister Headland Path, Sorrento Enhancing the coastal experience $2.3m • $50k Bay Trail, Moorooduc-Mornington, Somerville-Baxter Supporting a sustainable economy $1.53m Streetscapes Capital & priority works spend $34.22m • $1.3m streetscape works including Hastings, Sorrento, Mornington, Wallaroo, Mount Eliza Priority projects spend $2.79m Recreation Master Plans Budget highlights • $600k plans for Bunguyan Reserve Tyabb, Police Point Liveable peninsula Portsea, Balnarring Civic Reserve, Merricks Station Planning for Our Towns Reserve, Red Hill Station Ground, Oakridge Reserve Mornington • $80k Town Centre plans for Hastings and Rye • $60k Heritage Planning for Blairgowrie-Portsea Parks • $75k Wetland management planning for Tootgarook • $115k Parks and reserves, tree maintenance Enhancing Public Places and Spaces Roads & Traffic Drainage • More than $4m for Shire roads, plus $30k network strategy, • $3.5m drainage works including Cook St Mornington, $150k Blackspot program, $681k kerb renewal and $3.8m Rosebud pump station, Shire-wide flood mapping, Flinders federal support for Browns Road & Bentons Road catchment and Hearn Rd Mount Martha • $1.42m traffic improvement and safety including schools, Improving community facilities The Briars, Balnarring reserve, traffic management plans, southern peninsula traffic congestion plan, Peninsula Ride Community Buildings Safe and Peninsula Drive Safe • $2.6m investment into community buildings including Somerville Community House, Shoreham Hall, David Collings Stadium, Safety Beach Sailing Club, Pelican Park • $1m public toilet strategy including Sorrento, Mount Eliza, Boneo, Rosebud • $350k kindergartens including Mornington Park Sport Facilities • $3.5m Pavilion Strategy including Balnarring and Citation Reserve • $542k Netball Strategy including Mornington Netball courts8 PENINSULA WIDE

• $200k Sports oval rehabilitation, lighting upgrades ($100k), Arts & Culture Budget boundary fence repair ($90k) and rails at stadiums ($40k). • $200k Creative Peninsula, music and arts programs,• $50k Soccer Strategy including design at Civic Reserve performing arts• $50k planning and design of Merricks Beach to Bittern trail• $30k for Tennis Strategy including plans for Rosebud Tennis • $122k upgrades and new works at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery Club; $36k replacement fencing at Somerville Tennis Club• $15k Tyabb Cricket Club run-ups • $46k Local history projectsPlayspaces & Playgrounds Indigenous Programs• $400k Playgrounds including Oakridge Reserve, Clairmont • $15k Indigenous programs including Warringine Park Reserve, Marshall St Reserve, Boneo Rec Reserve, and planning, community workshops upgrades. Community Connection Leading change on climate change • $120k community gardens, family violence, men’s sheds,Rubbish, Recycling & Waste MP Connect, Rosebud Youth Hub planning,• $630k waste and landfill management Supporting a sustainable economyFire Management • $40k Marine Industrial Precinct Zone • $60k support Visitor Information Centres• $590k fire management programs including roadsides and foreshore camping areas Innovative, responsive and value-for-money service deliveryCarbon Neutral/Climate Change • $135k customer response systems, mapping and planning• $65k programs and innovations at the Eco Living Display report improvements Centre • $55k digitise processes for efficiency and improved• $30k Programs to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions customer service Enhancing the coastal experienceCoastal Areas• $854k coastal areas Rye boat ramp, Hastings boat ramp design, and jetty renewal works at Rye, Sorrento, Safety Beach and Mornington• $150k coastal vegetation works including Sorrento seawall landscaping and Rye landscape plan• $50k minor coastal works and signage, fencing, access etc. Healthy, safe and connected communitiesChild Youth & Family• $6.4m (operational) including youth services, social planning, immunisation, maternal and child health care (p.15)Aged & Disability Services• $5.7m (operational) including home, personal and respite care (p.15)Animal Management• $220k animal shelter upgrade and $10k animal management planLibraries & Literacy• $3.8m (operational) provision of library services (p.15) , including $1.26m new library materials, branch upgrades, Peninsula Reads programAnne Shaw Bev Colomb Andrew Dixon PENINSULA WIDE 9

Building and Planning Mount Eliza: Hastings: Portsea: Wooralla Drive Wallaroo Reserve Tennis courts BMX track Works will include the construction of Bittern: Portsea tennis courts renewal - $100k a roundabout at the intersection of St Placemaking Percy Cerutty Reserve/George St Kilda Street along with the installation Intersection improvement works $75K of a centre median island from St Kilda Bittern township upgrades including Street to Brighton Crescent, installation landscaping, street furniture and oval Red Hill: of guard rail and improved public street fencing. The last of three community Bike skills park lighting. The project is funded by the workshops were held in April with the National Black Spot program. placemaking group finalising their The park will include a drop-in and project. Items include a visitor informa- jumps track, balance course lines and Mornington: tion shelter, landscaping and plantings, a raised board-walk style trail. Railway Cook Street additional chain mesh fence at the Gra- sleepers and logs from trees felled drainage ham Myers Sports field and a concrete onsite will feature in the constructed footpath cross over at Creswell Road. It obstacles. Stage 1 was completed in 2015 which is expected that works will be complet- included drainage upgrade works from ed mid-year. Mt Eliza: Toilet the Esplanade between Cook Street block upgrades and Grange Road through to Barkly Crib Point: Street via Cook Street and property Netball Sunnyside Beach Mt Eliza, Vern easements. Stage 2 works will include Wright Reserve (new facility), Somers a new underground drainage pipe This project will provide a home facility foreshore, Balnarring (near skate park), system between Barkly Street and Vale for the Crib Point Football Netball Club. and Schnapper Point/Mornington Street via the Eastern Ring Road. It is Works consist of the construction of Pier. All facilities will have wheelchair anticipated that these works will be two asphalt netball courts with fencing, accessible cubicles and include baby completed towards the end of October lighting and drainage. change tables, robust stainless steel 2016. fixtures and water efficient appliances.10 PENINSULA WIDE

Rosebud: Gateway features Somerville Building and PlanningDestination It is anticipated an artist will be selected Annie SageRosebud in August to create artistic structures redevelopment to be installed to define the entranceStreetscape works: Footpaths renewal to Rosebud’s commercial precinct Playgroundand construction, stainless steel bin and reflect the origins of the ‘Rosebud’ Fruitgrower’s Reserve playground will, new granitic sand pathways and name, which came from the cargo be updated with structures suitable forlandscape planting. vessel ‘the Rosebud’ that ran aground 3-12 year olds, play elements for socialJetty Road forecourt: Works expected on the foreshore sandbars in 1855. and imaginative play, natural itemsto start mid-year to convert to a shared such as rocks and vegetation, benchstreet/plaza. Safety Beach: seating and landscaping.Foreshore playspace: Playground Coastalconstruction expected from mid-year Managementto provide opportunities for physicalactivity and play for children of all ages The Safety Beach Coastal Managementand abilities. Plan guides the future use andForeshore lighting and access: management of the foreshore, andLighting works for Boneo Road Car outlines options and requirementsPark, Rosebud Skate Park, Sea Scout for recreational facilities, car parking,Hall Car Park, Village Green Car landscaping and pedestrian movementPark and the Western Connecting and considers the values of the area.Path completed. Lighting at CypressPassage Laneway and car park Read online: XXXcommenced.Village Green and Soundshell: Works Baxter:proposed to restore the Soundshell Placemakingcloser to its original condition - worksare subject to architectural and Works recently completed includestructural assessment and Heritage landscaping and beautificationVictoria approval. works consisting of regeneration and planting of the garden beds around the shopping strip, avenue plantings of Crab Apple trees and the regeneration of the landscape within the Baxter- Tooradin roundabout. PENINSULA WIDE 11

Winners take Ritchies Mount Eliza took the award Spice up yourthe best bite for ‘supermarket’, and fellow Mt Eliza winter meals business Palamara Fruits took awayBlairgowrie Yacht Squadron and the ‘take away’ category. Come along and learn how to put someHummingbird Eco Retreat were joint zing in your winter menu using herbswinners of the Restaurant of the Foxey’s Hangout was awarded the and spices. You’ll also get tips to helpYear, with Merchant and Maker and People’s Choice Award for food you get the most out of your shoppingMerricks General Wine Store taking businesses that were nominated by dollar.out Café of the Year in our Best Bites local food consumers. Comfort Cooking: July 16Awards. Eco Living Display CentreJoint winners for innovation were Best Bites is a Shire program The Briars, Nepean Highway MountMerchant and Maker and Mock recognising the most outstanding Martha. 10am-12 noonOrchards, Delivered Meals Service local food businesses in the areas $15Rosebud took out ‘aged care’ and of healthy eating, tobacco control, ($5 - Pension or Health Care card holders)Harmony Bed and Breakfast was sustainability and access for all. Bookings essential: XXXXXawarded in the ‘bed and breakfast’category. Nominations are now open for the Heritage AwardsSt Josephs Catholic Primary School 2017, more info: 5950 1865 food@ –now openwon best ‘school canteen/child care’, mornpen.vic.gov.au We welcome nominations for the Download the Best Bites Food Guide: 2016 Mornington Peninsula Heritage mornpen.vic.gov.au Awards presented in partnership with the National Trust.Preserving our local history The awards recognise those in our community who demonstrateOur Local History Digitisation Officer Murray Adams will visit local historical excellence in restoration, conservation,societies to digitise photos and other important archival material to make them creative reuse and sustainabilityavailable for generations to come. or greening of our heritage places.These digital photographs help us to preserve our history and provide a visual Nominations close Monday 1 Augustrepresentation of the people and pioneers of the peninsula. 2016. Nominations are invited for the ourlibrary.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Our_Services/Local_History_Network following categories: • Restoration of a Heritage PlaceRoyal Hotel, Mornington - Rose Series postcard P.1001 • Creative reuse of a Heritage Place • Sustainability or Greening of a Heritage Place • Interpretive Signage • Specialist Heritage Trade Skills More info or nominate online: mornpen.vic.gov.au12 PENINSULA WIDE

All aboard the 887 Traffic - Road Safety - TransportThe Route 887 bus is now openfor all passengers with a valid mykicard. 887 stops at Rosebud, SafetyBeach, Mt Martha, Mornington, MtEliza, Frankston Station and MonashPeninsula Campus, it’s a great way toget around!More info: XXXXTowards Zero Zero municipality. Being declared Point Nepean Rd, Rye a Towards Zero municipality – Rye commercial area has seen fourWhile we have made substantial best positions us to attract state cyclists and five pedestrian casualtycommitments to road safety government funding for improving our crashes in the past five years.improvements over many years, road roads and reducing road trauma. Balnarring townshiptrauma remains at unacceptable levels. Four locations have been initially – A trend in regular crashes has beenWe are collaborating with the TAC, identified to apply the ‘Safe System’ occurring here - presenting the area asVicRoads and Victoria Police to principle measures or better:- ‘high risk’ to vulnerable road users.demonstrate safe system principles Coolart Rdand become the first Towards – This rural arterial corridor has seen three fatalities and 39 casualties in the past five years. Mornington Peninsula Freeway – High incidence of ‘run off road’ crashes in section from Peninsula Link to Rosebud resulting with many fatalities and serious injuries. towardszero.vic.gov.auRun for road safetyMornington Peninsula Shire is proud community awareness about theto support this year’s overrepresentation of young peopleFit2Drive – Arthurs Seat Challenge in road crashes. Overtime, theon Sunday 6 November. community, through this combinedThe Arthurs Seat Challenge is a action has successfully educated6.7km run/walk from Rosebud to young people about safer road use.Arthurs Seat, held annually since2002 to promote the profile of the ‘Fit Take part in the Arthurs Seatto Drive Program’ and raise funds to Challenge on Sunday 6 Novemberenable the program’s continuation. this year to help raise awarenessThe Arthurs Seat Challenge is a of road safety and raise funds towonderful annual event, especially support Fit2Drivefor families, schools and sportinggroups to come together and raise More info: arthursseatchallenge.com.au PENINSULA WIDE 13

Take a hike Walks are sorted into short (less than the edge of Bass Strait. Take a quiet 2 hours), medium (2-4 hours) and long walk on an inland trail through bird-There are nearly 100 walking tracks to (4+hours) distances – so there’s plenty filled wetlands or hilltops, or wanderchoose from on the regional tourism of choice. between the wineries of Red Hill andwebsite from the challenge of 100km Explore the dramatic history of Point Main Ridge.Mornington Peninsula Walk, to seaside Nepean or tackle the more ruggedtrails linking Port Phillip villages, and landscapes around Cape Schanck on visitmorningtonpeninsula.org/walkstree-shaded inland bushwalks.Image Courtesy of Mornington Peninsula Regional TourismMaps help mobility Our ‘mobility maps’ are helping stops, police stations, community hubs A ‘Practical Guide to your Mobility residents in Somerville, Rye, Hastings, and scooter recharge points. They are Scooter’, and a ‘Scooter Information Rosebud and Mornington to plan designed to assist older residents, Booklet’ are also available. preferred paths of travel around the mobility scooter users, people with townships. mobility aids and prams users to mornpen.vic.gov.au/scooters The mobility maps identify the location of safe paths of travel, as well as safely get around town and feel more features such as toilets, taxi-ranks, bus- confident about staying active and connec0ted w40ith th80eir community. Point Nepean Rd Maori St Distance in Metres 120 Marvin St North14 PENINSULA WIDE Rye Pier Boat Launching LLeeggeenndd Boat Trailer Parking APLtPmuBeMobStaAtsAlatebicetcclryeceOcTB/epCefefoesfshliGsemxcsaiperbianbahllgdeleoeeineTTPoenoaitil-lreeIknSttinmTghsis Ss area A X2 B X2 T Playground C IB Ss i Wh BShelter A B Info Bar Bus Stop Car Taxi X3 PBSIPeCcLadCeoBorIeaWnnkucaCsrifnarcaothhbPrclrreieLeeaBimalemocanruBlakoucisCustskehiioitnoraldoenuiCrXissant/2mssg-SpiensacitsegcocAoLetigesrhsiRtbselecharge Loca SSceoauts I A Point Nepean Rd Coun Office Park a A Ss Dundas St Nelson St Napier St X2 Scenic Lyons St Pedest Hunt AvX5 SCitaemp Weir StRSL CCReoynemtrBmeeuancithy X2 Nelson St Sen Cit X3 CCahrield HCaivllic X2 Bowling Club Collingwood St X2 May st Grace St

Family Day Care Services for Youexpands servicesOur Family Day Care now also servicesFrankston and surrounding townshipsas well as the Mornington Peninsula.Family Day Care is a quality home-basededucation and care service that is flexibleand affordable, and is provided in thehomes of our licensed educators. FamilyDay Care offers a small group environmentthat is safe, stimulating, and of a highquality.We offer a licenced education and careservice operating under the National QualityFramework and the Education and CareNational laws and regulations. Governmentrebates also apply based on eligibility.More info: 5950 1645 or [email protected] Peninsula reads for free with Book Boxes Book boxes offering free books to the community are a key project for our Peninsula Reads initiative, which aims to promote literacy levels of families across the peninsula. More than 75 book boxes are located at a range of childcare centres, community centres, sports clubs, shops and schools. You can select a book from a box, take it home, keep it or return it. The books are purchased or donated by organisations and members of our communitySmart shelves stacks better for library usersWhere can I walkCTnarBaohahAbPcPlrurLeLxeteePBimamulBseieemcMaroubBSgltaakAuSctsAislatueestsbiehcetticiclooitnrnyeacleOdcenpdTB/eipCrefiefsnoe/sfshlsiGsgemxScseaipsercbisanbahollgdeleoeoeineTtTPeoenoraitil-lrReeIknStetitrmcHttabdTnmcTooaagihhnohisarrkteaicedebushrsrearguacseetonrenirilemteernawliaayontgttnmuuehifgosoferrtaeonsnntwDLnhdemtiiaVebtodwireaaeDPrBdSsaImtsaPitetCetcsLiuheaidiCecreotBomlrsIyeriesaWnnyAkuamcaanSCnsTsrifnairlBcaopthamlahnAgfgbbPrcPllrureLixetyLseearBimladcmbunlsioeeymoeecanrthubBltaakcaoyuoSctrismloCuesptseikehrtknichitooitnrooraaletlbldeoenpTBevbhauiwtrnisedsentop/ehcceeslsgo-exSeiseteknerrspsasctssgdecihnohehhntctoohLdehtaeienatbiggecaseroerlgrihsveheitn-ibfriRtebars-cSeessltoodeiimhcunntihrhmer.selraaeaomoOrbpltgfvwuiieuloslreeytsern.str, community gets better access to the safer working environment.my dog on thectriLaonoCkorousts-inagccLeigshsitbsle collection and our Library staff members Hastings and Somerville were the first are freed up from the manual task of to undergo the installation of RFID and processing and sorting returned items. some minor redesign of library spaces The new return shelves are part of the to make room for more services and roll out of RFID technology to provide create new opportunities for reading, library members with additional and relaxing, learning and studying.  improved service options, and reduce Mornington and Rosebud Libraries manual and repetitive tasks for staff also underwent minor refurbishment so that they can provide higher-value including new carpet and furniture customer service to library members in a during short-term closures in early June.foreshore?Camp Site Knowing which beaches operate a New Article to come from Scott Morone leash free area and at what times of year can be confusing. The shire has Adopt a Pet produced a handy guide to help you and your dog enjoy the foreshores. New Article to come from Scott Morone CRlyuebyacht mornpen.vic.gov.au/Services_ For_You/Animals_Pets/Leash-Free_ Point Nepean Rd AreasAOzone St Hygeia St Weeroona StX4 PENINSULA WIDE 15

What’s OnAs supplied Rediscovering Heide and lunch at the Somers Winter Market 20 Aug 10am –JULY Grandview Hotel 22 Jul 8.45am-4.30pm 3pmExhibition: National Works On Paper 16 Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery Coolart Wetlands and HomesteadJul – 11 Sep AUGUST Peninsula Music Society: BursaryMornington Peninsula Regional Gallery Sleep In Your Car 6 Aug 5.30-9.30pm Winners 22 Aug 7.30-10pm Mornington Park Peninsula Community TheatreMornington Peninsula Blues Concert 16 Devilbend Fun Run 8.30am-12pmJul 6-11pm Devilbend Natural Features Reserve Frankston and South EasternPeninsula Community Theatre Wellbeing Market 13 Aug 10am-3pm Wineshow 28 Aug 9.30am-4pm Mount Eliza Community Hall The Briars HomesteadShowing off our musical talentApproval?Local musicians will compete in theMornington Peninsula final of theFreeza Push Start Competition on July29.Performers between the ages of 10-21will share their musical talents andplay their hearts out, to win this year’scompetition.The performances will be judged bythree volunteers from within the localmusic industry with winners proceedingto the South East Regional Finals withthe chance to win a spot at the statefinals at next year’s Moomba Festival.Battle of the Bands: July 29Peninsula Community TheatreCnr Wilsons Rd and Nepean Highway,Mornington6-10:30pmTickets are $$ and available both onlineat (website) or at the door on the night.More info: facebook.com/impaktfreeza16 PENINSULA WIDE