Trees down for development
TWO significant manna gums previously protected because they were on public land have been chopped down as part of development works in King St, Hastings. After thriving for 80-100 years the remnant ...
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No extra day at any rate
‘Thirty days has September/April, June, and November/All the rest have thirty-one/Except February alone/Which has twenty-eight days clear/Twenty-nine in each leap year.’ So goes the rhyme, although t...
Secrecy ‘major issue’ for shire elections
SECRECY and factions are being raised as major issues in the October Mornington Peninsula Shire Council elections. Although nominations do not close until midday Tuesday 20 September, “Melbourne Cup ...
Sleeping out to raise awareness
TWO recent events encouraged people to sleep out for a night to help raise awareness about homelessness. The sleep-in-your-car event, Saturday 6 August at Mornington Park, was organised by Fusion Mor...
‘Bird’ goes to school
HMAS Cerberus teamed up with Crib Point Primary, St Joseph’s Primary and Perseverance Primary, French Island, on Friday to give 300 pupils a practical insight into flight as part of Science Week. The...
P-Plater overloaded in Sorrento
Somerville Highway Patrol impounded a p-platers car in Sorrento Saturday afternoon (20 August) after he was caught driving with too many passengers. Police intercepted the black Ford sedan travelling...
Lifesavers close to building rescue
PORTSEA Life Saving Club members are “absolutely thrilled” with a $1 million grant from Mornington Peninsula Shire towards their proposed new clubhouse. The money brings them closer to a planned $7.3...
Hall hire hike puts squeeze performers
STUDENTS and community groups are facing higher rental charges following a rise in prices to use Mornington Peninsula Shire’s community halls and meeting rooms. Regular hirers were invited to informa...
Stranded at Rosebud
MARINE authorities are investigating the grounding of an oil tanker last Friday afternoon on a sandbar off Rosebud. The 115 metre Bow Singapore is believed to have hit the sandbar on the edge of the ...
Moving on after 18 years
CATERING company Wise Choice is on the move after being based for 18 years at Mornington Racecourse. “Unfortunately for us, Melbourne Racing Club [which runs Mornington Racecourse] has decided not to...
