All aboard as ferry gets terminal nod
SEAROAD Ferries last week got the go ahead to build a new terminal at Sorrento. Mornington Peninsula Shire Council on Tuesday 13 February approved the works following public exhibition of the plans a...
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Hats off to couple’s 60th
ROSEBUD’S Barbara and Bruce Worme celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last week. The couple has lived in Ceres Street since Mr Worme, 83, retired in 1989, moving into the family’s holiday house...
Jet skiers rescued in bay
VOLUNTEER Marine Rescue crews at Western Port received an urgent call for assistance from the Water Police, 8pm, Wednesday 7 February, after a man and his son fell off their jet ski out from the Ande...
Phone loss ‘cuts into business’
A CRIB Point business has gone without its phone, internet and fax for the past three weeks because of a telecommunications fault that Telstra can’t seem to fix. Crib Point Cellars proprietor Danny B...
Roundabout way to safety
WITH a recent history that includes 17 crashes requiring emergency services, the intersection of Western Port Highway and Robinsons Road, Langwarrin, is receiving an overdue upgrade. A roundabout at ...
Walking to talk on mental health care
THE shortage of safe, long-term accommodation for those affected by mental illness in Frankston and on the Mornington Peninsula has one man fearing for the plight of a family member. John Bradford, o...
Bid to rein in retirement village plan
RESIDENTS opposed to a proposed $50 million “retirement village” in Roberts Road, Mornington, say it will look like a “trailer park”. The land is in a recognised horse precinct with easy access to Mo...
Hand clearing for freeway’s centre strip
WILDLIFE groups are breathing a little easier after a meeting with VicRoads officers on Tuesday 9 January thrashed out a “redesign of works” for clearing trees from the median strip on the Mornington...
Vandals hit historic offices
VANDALS trashed and robbed the historic old shire offices at Dromana, overnight Wednesday 7 February. Mornington Peninsula Shire officers said “significant damage” had been caused to the well-used co...
Sea dramas a test for rescuers
THE futile search for a swimmer missing off Portsea back beach on Sunday last week was an emotionally and physically draining exercise for Volunteer Marine Rescue crews from Mornington and Hastings. ...
