Challenging men’s outdated stereotypes
THE pressures young men face living up to outdated “rules” of manhood will be the subject of a free webinar this month. AFL footballer Josh Kennedy, pictured, will discuss the high rates of anxiety a...
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Social Mermaids are in their element
A GROUP of “mermaids” swims regularly at Fishermans Beach, Mornington, to gain the benefits of cold water swimming, increase exercise levels, revel in companionship and simply enjoy the fun of gettin...
Lack of ideas to combat problems at The Pillars
LONG running concerns surrounding the management of The Pillars cliff jumping site continue to frustrate Mornington Peninsula Shire Council. While it acknowledges that the amenity of Mount Martha res...
Science called in to probe apple-eating kangaroos
THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is being asked to provide details about eastern grey kangaroos on the Mornington Peninsula. Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors want...
Resurfacing blocks streets
SOME residents living in a group of streets at Rosebud are upset that roads have been resurfaced despite appearing to be in good condition. The work involved “microsurfacing” the roads with “graded a...
Pedals power students to school
STUDENTS at Tootgarook Primary School are keen to participate in National Ride2School Day, Friday 19 March. They are among about 350,000 students taking part in Australia’s biggest bike riding party ...
Legal eagles serve up free brew
COMBINING lawyers and a coffee fix is an ideal way to boost access to legal advice for Mornington Peninsula residents. With this in mind, Peninsula Community Legal Centre has begun hitting the street...
Swinging time for wheelchairs
A LIBERTY Swing at Lawson Park, Rosebud, will allow wheelchair users to experience the joy and therapeutic benefits of swinging. The swing allows wheelchairs to be rolled aboard and securely attached...
Plovers set new breeding records
DEDICATED followers of the hooded plover are rejoicing with the news that two pairs of the locally endangered birds have each hatched and fledged three chicks. It is only the third time in 15 years t...
Education coming full circle at Peninsula Grammar
By Lucy Gowdie THE paths we walk in education, the roads we travel, are often so fast paced, we forget to look back at the steps we have taken. Yet sometimes, every now and again, the road catches up...
