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Rose gardens’ reputation goes international

December 7, 2015
THE flowers were well and truly blooming and gardeners smiling at Mornington’s Botanical Rose Gardens when receiving an international award on Thursday 12 November. The World Federation of Rose Socie...

Fun day – for all abilities

December 7, 2015
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire’s first All Abilities Come and Try Sports Day, Wednesday, at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre, Mornington, was a big success. People with disabilities, carers, families and ...

Gunman surrenders after eight-hour siege

December 7, 2015
A SIEGE at a Rye cafe ended on Saturday afternoon with the surrender of a 69-year-old who had allegedly held two women hostage for almost eight hours. Police said the two women were released through ...

Panic as bus misses child drop-off

December 7, 2015
A ROSEBUD mother “went into panic mode” on 11 November when she feared her autistic son had been left on the school bus unattended – again. Belinda Hunt, whose son, Kaileb, 9, attends Peninsula Speci...

Taking steps to help get family moving

December 7, 2015
MAYGAN Garland is 19. She has just completed year 12 and loves fashion and writing. However, unlike many others her age Maygan has always faced challenges. “It was the happiest day of my life when I ...

Award for lifesaving roadside bravery

December 7, 2015
A MT MARTHA woman who came to the aid of a fellow motorcyclist seriously injured in a collision was honoured for her bravery at Parliament House last week. The rider lost his leg, but Pamela Boyle’s ...

Rye siege ends peacefully

December 5, 2015
Police have arrested a man following a siege in a café in Rye today. Two women aged 45 and 42 who were inside the café were released from the building shortly before the arrest and have been taken to...

Marchers move against family violence

December 1, 2015
THE White Ribbon Day march in Hastings Wednesday showed the depth of support for the campaign to end violence against women. More than 230 people made their way along High St to show their resolve to...