Two drown at Mornington pier
TWO scuba divers drowned at Mornington pier this afternoon. Emergency services were called about 12.15pm after the two divers were seen by a local walking on the pier. Mornington police rushed to the...
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Farmers back CFA to oppose union
THE Victorian Farmers’ Federation is backing the CFA in its row with the United Firefighters Union. It has called on CFA members and all Victorians “to put their names to a petition calling on the st...
Park dog ban ‘ignores ferals’
A BLAIRGOWRIE resident upset the coming ban on dogs in Mornington Peninsula National Parks claims that Parks Victoria is ignoring the “major problems” of foxes, cats and weeds. Dogs will be banned fr...
Food for All in gear for winter appeal
HAVING received and distributed 281 blankets and many knitted items from its 2015 appeal, Food for All is conducting its 20th winter appeal with the aim to equal or better last year’s total. Blanket...
Challenge sets out to save young lives
THIS year’s Arthurs Seat Challenge fun run launch at Arthurs Hotel on 19 May was an opportunity to highlight the fragility of young lives on the roads – among both drivers and passengers. Those aged ...
Dolphin injury prompts warning
A YOUNG, injured dolphin in Port Phillip has highlighted concern that boat users are flouting the law and getting too close to wildlife in the bay. The dolphin, less than one year old, was spotted ab...
PC ‘hijack’ threat a rude awakening
A MT MARTHA woman was lucky not to be scammed last week when she received an email from what looked to be her power provider. Sandra-Lyal Dennis, 72, said the email, purporting to be from AGL and wit...
Bush garden reflects life’s ebb and flow
MT ELIZA Secondary College’s subject Real Time Learning focuses on enhancing student engagement through authentic activities. It’s built on the principles of expansive education, where students feel ...
Insurers steer clear of swing moorings
THE beaching of yachts at Mornington Yacht Club after storms is becoming so common that insurers are loath to cover boats on swing moorings. “We are getting such a reputation that when we have a stor...
Seven explain reasons for sit-in decision
THE seven protesters who were arrested and charged with trespassing after refusing to leave the Hastings office of Flinders MP Greg Hunt all say they were frustrated by the refusal of governments to ...
