Educate to protect the environment
IF there was just one thing that Greg Hunt the retiring executive officer of the South East Council Climate Change Alliance (SECCCA), could proclaim as the best way to protect the environment for fut...
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Woman critical after being being swept into sea at Cape Schanck
A WOMAN washed off the rocks at Cape Schanck late Saturday night was rescued by members of her family with the help of SES, police, ambulance and Fisheries officers. The 35-year-old, of Hampton Park,...
Powering to the top
A lone cyclist tackles the road’s sweeping bends as paying customers in the Eagle cable car take 15 minutes to get to the top of Arthurs Seat. The $16 million direct link to the 300 metre summit open...
The point is a place of solitude for artists to take time out
ARTISTS, writers and musicians are invited to apply to stay at a Mornington Peninsula Shire-owned cottage on land abutting Point Nepean National Park. The residency program based at the former gateke...
Stay clear of seals in summer
BEACHGOERS are reminded to keep their distance from seals resting on beaches in Western Port and Port Phillip bays beaches. Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning manager program manager...
Servo attendant bashed, robbed
A DROMANA service station attendant was bashed by thieves who then helped themselves to a “significant quantity” of cigarettes, early Friday 2 December. The 35-year-old man was outside the closed 7-E...
Peninsula’s ‘style’ for pampered pets
THE Mornington Peninsula has long been marketed to those seeking a pampering, resort-style holiday experience, and now it seems many want the same for their pets. It’s no secret that the pet industry...
Spotlight on elder abuse
MCCRAE Yacht Club hosted a state government campaign focusing on elder abuse and family violence, Friday 2 December. Prevention of Family Violence Minister Fiona Richardson announced that $1 million ...
Bequest a boon for BERG work
BERG Mt Martha president Graham Hubbard is applauding the funding successes achieved by the conservation group’s philanthropy members Bronwyn Street and Bev Fryer. Their aim is to generate money from...
Upgrade to ease response times
MORNINGTON’S Main St ambulance station will get a $1.4 million upgrade and a new “super response centre” will be built under a $500 million plan to improve the Mornington Peninsula’s ambulance respon...
