Parks future open for ‘discussion’
PARKS Victoria has called for “feedback” on a “discussion paper” about development at Point Nepean National Park. The discussion paper, based on a 2010 master plan, “allows people the opportuni...
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Loaded fries in Somerville
A woman will be charged after she was caught driving with a blood alcohol level over four times the legal limit in Somerville this morning. Hastings Police spotted the woman travelling through a fast...
Trio hailed heroes after Blairgowrie rescue
Three men were in the water for nearly two hours while rescuing a swimmer in rough seas off Blairgowrie surf beach on Wednesday. Police have been told the Hampton Park man entered the water, near the...
Men’s shed seeks funding go ahead
SAFETY Beach-Dromana men’s shed members can be “reasonably hopeful” their dreams of a new headquarters will be fulfilled. Although no formal approval of a grant from the Mornington Peninsula Shire ha...
Shire rings in ‘no nonsense’ New Year’s Eve
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire will again take a “no entertainment – no nonsense” approach to New Year’s Eve. Working with a community-based steering committee, police, residents and businesses, the shir...
Peninsula on map for climate efforts
THE Mornington Peninsula has been recognised internationally as one of “two leading Australian councils” for its efforts to minimise climate change. An invitation for the shire to commit to a Compact...
Council ‘shocked’ at parking fees
CAR parking fees at Frankston Hospital have been condemned as “exorbitant” by Frankston councillors. Councillors unanimously voted to write to the board of Peninsula Health and Health Minister Jill H...
Rebates make CCTV a reality
RYE traders are confident strategically placed CCTV surveillance cameras will give them the upper hand over crime. The cameras are part of a deal involving Rye Beach Business Association and Morningt...
Mayor to ‘explain’ Paris trip
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire mayor Graham Pittock has invited the public to attend an “open presentation” about the recent Paris climate talks. The invitation posted on the Mornington Peninsula New Gro...
Muslims lead the way in peace talks
LEADERS from six major religions went to a mosque in Langwarrin to explain the role their faith was taking to promote peace. President of Ahmadiyya Muslim Association of Australia Inam-ul-Haq Kauser ...
