Gallipoli trip ‘honour’ for Anzac’s nephew
DROMANA Secondary College student Kobi Watson had “the most amazing time” at the Gallipoli centenary commemorations in Turkey last month. The Year 9 student was the only Mornington Peninsula student ...
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Radio breaks blamed for near miss
A BREAKDOWN in radio communications has been blamed for a near head-on collision in January by two planes taking off from Tyabb airfield. Each plane had to veer away just after taking off from opposi...
ACE volunteers still there after decade
VOLUNTEERS at Peninsula Health’s Assistance and Care in Emergency program (ACE) are celebrating a decade of providing support to patients and families during what is always a difficult time – a trip ...
Police search for missing Mornington teen
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Mornington teen Jarryd Ludlow. Jarryd was attending a class in Mitchell Street, Mornington about 3.30pm on Friday when he called his ...
Christians protest in Greg Hunt’s ‘den’
CHRISTIAN leaders have occupied the Hastings office of Flinders Liberal MP Greg Hunt and are refusing to leave until the Federal Environment Minister gives a commitment “to release all children” from...
Woman passing fake money
POLICE are asking Mornington Peninsula traders and shoppers to watch out for counterfeit $50 and $100 notes. They say a woman tried to pass a fake $50 note at the Australia Post shop in Rosebud Plaza...
Shire aims for 5.9% rate rise
SHIRE rates will rise 5.9 per cent for 2015-16, councillors have decided in the budget document now available at shire offices, libraries and online. Further budget submissions can be made on 11 June...
Families most likely to abuse elderly
THE startling and growing problem of seniors’ abuse is the focus of a forum in Hastings next week. Discussion will centre on protection of seniors’ rights and their money, will and powers of attorney...
Determined, Luke beats the odds after accident
IT was just an early morning bike ride to start the day on Friday 6 March. But when Luke Matthews’ was hit by a concrete truck as he was riding along Beleura Hill Rd, Mornington, a frantic battle for...
Line here to stay: Metro
METRO Trains has denied the troubled Stony Point rail line will be shut down permanently and may bring back diesel trains until a boom gates problem is fixed. Passenger train services have been suspe...
