CLIMATE change and “increasing urbanisation” is endangering the platypus population on the Mornington Peninsula, researchers say. The state’s platypus population is being assessed this spring breeding season using “eDNA testing”. Between 2021 and 2023, Melbourne Water sampled water at 1800 locations across the state – it detected traces of DNA shed into the environment from platypus mucus, urine, faeces, skin, and saliva. Melbourne Water detected platypus activity on the Mornington Peninsula. Its researchers are urging residents to take care to protect their environment.Dr Rhys Coleman, manager of waterways and wetlands research at Melbourne Water, said “in the face of declining…
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POLICE have seized allegedly stolen passports from a Mordialloc factory as part of investigation into a drug trafficking ring.Police allege that the drug trafficking ring spans across Lilydale and Mordialloc. On 9 October, police raided a property in Mordialloc and allegedly seized three stolen passports, other fraudulent documents, and buprenorphine strips. They also raided a Lilydale property that day and allegedly found 7.75 litres of 1,4-Butanediol stored in professionally packaged bottles, as well as methylamphetamine, cocaine, MDMA, psilocybin, and buprenorphine.On 15 October, Victoria Police announced it had charged a 42-year-old Mordialloc man with traffick commercial quantity of 1,4-Butanediol, traffick methylamphetamine,…
Compiled by Cameron McCulloughAN unauthenticated statement reached “The Standard” office yesterday to the effect that the Government contemplated expending £20,000 in providing for the drainage of the area between Beach street, Frankston, and Seaford farm lands.Our informant also stated that a similar sum was to be expended in Carrum.If correct this will be a great boon to residents in the districts mentioned. The scheme, it is said, provided for taking all the flood water into Kananook Creek.Last week the Minister of Public Works, at the invitation of the Carrum Council, visited the Carrum flood areas.Cr. Wells moved at last Council…
FRANKSTON was flooded during a wild storm on Friday, 18 October.In the two hours up to 11.45am, more than 35 millimetres of rain were recorded in Frankston. The Victorian SES says it was one of the worst affected areas in the state. In a statement, the SES reminded residents to take care during flooding events. “If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible,” the SES said. “Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees. “Stay indoors and away from windows.…
AMBULANCE Victoria is reminding people to update their asthma action plans to stay safe as the weather warms up.Ambulance Victoria (AV) director of emergency management Justin Dunlop said creating an asthma action plan was an easy and potentially lifesaving step. “It’s simple – visit your GP and they can create a plan with you,” he said. “Everyone’s asthma action plan will look different, and it will help you manage your condition, ensuring you don’t find yourself in an emergency. “Follow your asthma action plan, and most importantly, if a person is having difficulty breathing and their reliever medicine is not…