Seeing double times four
FOUR sets of twins graduated from Peninsula Grammar this year. They included Hudson and Jackson Streader, who have been at the school since Prep. The school’s human resources coordinator Kylie Oddy s...
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Walking the line to find nature and serenity
A STROLL along the Old Mornington railway line from Wooralla Drive convinced Mount Eliza couple Ann and John Scholes that any proposed bike path should be subject to an environmental effects statemen...
Town’s ‘best trees’ axed
A MORNINGTON woman has complained to Mornington Peninsula Shire Council over the felling of five gum trees that created “a lovely park-like vista”. However, the shire says the trees were “close to de...
Zooming good friends
DISTANCE can be a barrier to friendship but, with new technology, staying in touch has never been easier. Although Jo Cooper and Vi Fleming, both aged 103, live in aged care centres at Mornington and...
Pool reopens with provisos
THE easing of COVID-19 restrictions has allowed the Crib Point pool to reopen in time for the warmer weather. Those living within a 25 kilometre radius can now use the pool for exercise under a safet...
Bank card a boost for business
A BANK is giving away money to sporting clubs, schools and community groups to spend at businesses in Western Port. Balnarring and District Community Bank’s Love Local campaign provides $10 and $20 c...
Mailbox damaged
VOTERS in this month’s Mornington Peninsula Shire elections affected by mail thefts from the Balnarring Village mailbox can expect a sympathetic ear from the Victorian Electoral Commission. Balnarrin...
Time for high tea at home
INSTEAD of holding its annual seniors high tea Crib Point Community House is distributing “goodie bags”, loaded with tea and coffee sachets, biscuits and cake and “some extra surprises”. Community ho...
Power goes under to cut fire risk
UNITED Energy has been working under and above ground to reduce the risk of power lines causing bushfires. Nearly 600 metres of power lines have been put underground along Valley Views Lane, Main Rid...
Radio turns to TV to ‘rescue’ gala ball
RADIO station RPP FM turned to television to hold a virtual gala ball that raised $75,000 for the Children First Foundation. Realising restrictions caused by COVID-19 would destroy its major 2020 eve...
