Chemical tests at naval base
THE Department of Defence has ordered a “detailed environmental investigation” in and around the HMAS Cerberus base after the discovery of traces of a chemical carcinogen outside the base. The per- a...
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Pay fears prompt union’s farm raid
A UNION raid on a large Boneo vegetable farm on Tuesday was prompted by fears that workers at the site were not receiving their legal minimum entitlements. The National Union of Workers – acting unde...
Cost crushes cliff walk for The Pillars divers
RESIDENTS’ plans for a walkway along the cliff-face linking the increasingly popular The Pillars diving rocks with South Beach, Mt Martha, may be scuttled because of impracticalities and high costs. ...
Cricket charity helps kids wield willow worldwide
A BLAIRGOWRIE cricket player has given a lot back to the game he loves. But now Luke Serong is preparing to bid farewell to his charity Cricket4Kids, which has donated tonnes of second-hand cricket e...
Sailor honoured by his peers
BOB Cooper could talk about the joys of sailing all day. The Rye resident, who joined the local sailing club 40 years ago, has made sailing and teaching the sport his lifelong passion. And the effort...
Crisis staff carry on despite stinky ‘wave’
MORNINGTON Community Information & Support Centre staff got a smelly welcome to work on Tuesday morning. A blocked South East Water pipe had flooded their 320 Main St office with sewerage water t...
Call for more road crossings to beach
INCREASINGLY busy roads and congested traffic are making it hard for families to get to beaches from McRae to Sorrento – let alone have a swim. The opening of Eastlink, allowing easier access to hord...
‘Most wanted’ man arrested
A HASTINGS man discovered sleeping in a car in a quiet lane off Oliver’s Hill, Frankston, last week, was reportedly one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most wanted men. The 25-year-old – who was accomp...
Angler hooks champion tag with 11.8kg fish
LANGWARRIN fisherman Harry Sellers is the 2016 Victorian Amateur Snapper Champion after he landed an 11.866kg fish over the Melbourne Cup weekend. Jake Milligan, of Mornington, was a close runner up ...
Lifelong partners after shipboard romance
ROSEBUD residents Margaret and Mike Ringham are aware that fate moves in mysterious and wonderful ways. The couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at Trofeo Estate, Dromana, with their fami...
