Category Archives: News

Lower speeds to ‘aid safety, ease confusion’

November 14, 2016
SPEED limits on several Mornington Peninsula roads will be lowered to “improve safety, and make the speed zones clearer and easier to comply with”, according to VicRoads. The roads have been identifi...

Taking a stand against violence to women

November 14, 2016
MORNINGTON Peninsula residents are invited to be part of the solution to violence against women by attending a range of community discussions on White Ribbon Day, Friday 25 November. Commentator and ...

Call for more road crossings to beach

November 14, 2016
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...

Sand storage upsets ramp user

November 14, 2016
CAPEL Sound foreshore management has denied that inefficient maintenance practices at Tootgarook are causing unnecessary sand movement and sand stacking. Foreshore manager Caro Baring said a boat use...

Mangroves planted to stem erosion

November 7, 2016
MANGROVES are part of a trial to stop coastal erosion in Western Port. About 500 seedlings have been planted in a trial on the foreshore of Churchill Island Marine National Park off Phillip Island. T...

Lifelong partners after shipboard romance

November 7, 2016
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...

Memorial reflects on former school leader

November 7, 2016
MICHAEL Mann made a lasting impression on dozens of teenagers during his 28-year career at Rosebud Secondary College. Mr Mann died in 2011 while assistant principal and the positive impact that he ha...

Fun run help for hospital

November 7, 2016
FIVE new beds have been added to the paediatric ward at Frankston Hospital thanks to Mt Eliza Rotary Club’s Kids Fun Run against Mornington Railway Preservat6ion Society’s locomotive, K163. The club ...

Chopper rescue

November 7, 2016
POLICE say a Lilydale man was lucky not to be seriously injured when he tripped and fell while walking at The Pillars, Mt Martha, on Cup Day. The 63-year-old injured his shoulder when he tripped and ...

Ban on bikes after fatality

November 7, 2016
TOUGH new legislation introduced into state parliament last week to get so-called “monkey bikes” off the streets gives police the power to seize and impound the miniature bikes and fine owners up to ...