Singers gear for trip of a lifetime
THE sights and sounds of The Big Apple are a tantalising prospect for singers from Mornington Peninsula Chorale who will perform at Carnegie Hall in January. The 50 choristers will join others from a...
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Plea for safety gear in wake of scuba deaths
THE frustrating thing about tragedies is that many could be averted or dangers lessened with a little forethought. The deaths of two scuba divers at Mornington, Friday 10 June, are a case in point (“...
Fame: squash hails its long-time hero
A MAN whose name is synonymous with squash, not just on the Mornington Peninsula but across the southern suburbs, has been inducted into the Squash and Racquetball Hall of Fame. For almost 40 years A...
Housing plans ease parents’ peace of mind
YEARS of fundraising and advocacy by ageing parents of children with disabilities and their supporters has paid off with the promise of a secure future. The parents, who fear for the care of their ad...
Menu change proves healthy, profitable choice
CELEBRITY chef Jamie Oliver would be proud of Kunyung Primary School’s canteen menu, thanks to a team of parents and strong school support, says “open minded” manager Mandy Biggins. “The canteen for ...
Two divers die as waves batter pier
MYSTERY surrounds the deaths of two scuba divers near Mornington pier, Friday, but rough seas and strong winds almost certainly contributed to the tragedy. Diving instructor Leonie Hanson, 40, who wo...
Two drown at Mornington pier
TWO scuba divers drowned at Mornington pier this afternoon. Emergency services were called about 12.15pm after the two divers were seen by a local walking on the pier. Mornington police rushed to the...
Farmers back CFA to oppose union
THE Victorian Farmers’ Federation is backing the CFA in its row with the United Firefighters Union. It has called on CFA members and all Victorians “to put their names to a petition calling on the st...
When digging deep’s a labour of love
A MAN with a passion for history is keeping the memories of our ancestors alive. Ray Gibb, of Rosebud, has a special focus on Victorians generally, and Mornington Peninsula pioneering families up to ...
Insurers steer clear of swing moorings
THE beaching of yachts at Mornington Yacht Club after storms is becoming so common that insurers are loath to cover boats on swing moorings. “We are getting such a reputation that when we have a stor...
