Writing off the lockdown gloom
By Tony Duboudin THREE members of Balnarring Men’s Probus Clubs book group came up with a novel idea to keep minds occupied during the pandemic lockdown – a short story writing competition. The origi...
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Recycling apathy
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire’s aim of introducing an effective recycling policy is being hampered by apathy, experts say. Some residents are unsure of what can and can’t be recycled, while others could...
Cameras zoom in on speed, phones
TWO new speed cameras on the Peninsula Link freeway are zooming in on north and south-bound traffic. The cameras, on the Ballarto Road bridge, are instantaneous and point-to-point fixed speed cameras...
Driving charges
FORMER Continental Hotel developer Julian Gerner is believed to be facing serious drink-driving charges. The Sorrento restaurateur reportedly crashed into a pole in Sorrento on Sunday 13 December bef...
Police target speeding boats and jet skis
SPEEDING boats and jet skis being driven too close to other vessels and swimmers from Mount Martha to Sorrento have alarmed Water Police. They warn that due to an “increase in dangerous behaviour and...
Watch out for koalas
A CLOSE encounter with a koala has prompted a plea for drivers to watch out for the ungainly-on-the-ground tree dwellers. Sheree Stewart contacted The News to warn that a koala had been on the road b...
In tune after lockdown blues
MORNINGTON Peninsula musicians are emerging from an COVID-enforced break from performing before live audiences. They were not always quiet during this year’s lockdowns, but most agree that streaming ...
Pictures put peninsula waters in perspective
PHOTOGRAPHS at the entrance to the new Yawa Aquatic Centre, Rosebud will reflect its connection to the waters surrounding the Mornington Peninsula. Hastings photographer Matt Burgess was chosen for t...
Student’s win was elementary
MORNINGTON Secondary College student Taleah Cameron did her school proud in the Victorian Interschool State Championships, Saturday and Sunday 5-6 December. The year 11 student representing Morningto...
Art works to help ‘save’ Western Port
IN a jubilant moment last week organisers of the fundraising exhibition Art is in Our Nature met with members of the Save Westernport committee to hand over $87,000 raised from their campaign in Octo...
