AS the temperatures rise, so do tensions between humans and territorial birds protecting their young.Swooping season has officially arrived as native birds enter their breeding season.“Swooping is a normal, temporary behaviour for native birds like magpies, butcherbirds and masked lapwings to defend their eggs and chicks for a short time while their young are most vulnerable,” said Lachlan Clarke, statewide manager of wildlife advisory services at the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action. “Think of it as a warning sign. They’re telling you to keep your distance. While it can be a bit unsettling, it’s rare for them to…
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Compiled by Cameron McCulloughA CAP and streamer dance was organised by, the residents. of Mt. Eliza and held in the public hall on Monday night last. A large number were present.Visitors from Mornington and Frankston were amongst the number present. There was no doubt about the success of the function.Apart from the financial side, which allowed the sum of over £10 being paid towards the High school funds, the arrangements had been carried out in the most able manner, and dancing, to the strains of music supplied by Miss Mitchell, Messrs. C. Martin, J. Moseley and Morton, was indulged in.The…
Next month, Frankston Arts Centre will welcome Duck Pond, the latest creation from Circa Contemporary Circus, renowned for pushing the boundaries of physical theatre with daring innovation and a playful spirit. Taking inspiration from the world’s most romantic ballet, Duck Pond transforms Swan Lake into a vibrant circus spectacular. The production blends breathtaking acrobatics, sumptuous aerial routines and Circa’s signature physicality with a mischievous sense of humour. Expect flipper-wearing ducks, a burlesque black swan and, of course, feathers – lots of them. Director Yaron Lifschitz and the Circa Ensemble have created a performance that is both visually spectacular and emotionally…
A MAN wielding a knife allegedly threatened shoppers at Carrum Downs Shopping Centre yesterday.Police allege that at around midday on Sunday, 31 August, the man assaulted a woman and smashed car windscreens. He was carrying a knife, police say.The man was arrested by police. The alleged assault victim left the scene before the arrest was made, and police would like to speak to her.Any witnesses can assist police by contacting Senior Constable Crichton at Frankston Police on 9784 5555, or by calling Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000. First published in the Frankston Times – 2 September 2025
THE heritage-listed Norman Lodge gatehouse on Nepean Highway, Mount Eliza, has commenced the process of being dismantled, before being rebuilt metres away from its original site. The dismantling comes a year after a demolition order for the gatehouse was issued by Mornington Peninsula Shire after a structural engineer’s report identified it as having suffered “total loss of structural integrity”.The protected gatehouse has been the subject of planning applications in 2013 and 2020 that would have seen the structure deconstructed and moved just metres away to be reconstructed on a concrete slab footing. The future of the building fell into doubt…