THE distressing sight of two seabirds tangled in discarded fishing line at Mornington pier last week has prompted calls for fishers to be more responsible. Wildlife Victoria says entanglement of birds and wildlife in discarded fishing lines, plastic bags and rubbish is an “all-too-common” occurrence in Victoria. Hundreds of entanglements are reported to Wildlife Victoria every year, with hooks often caught in birds’ mouths or throats, which can lead to infections, abscesses, and starvation. Wildlife Victoria also sees birds’ feet entangled in fishing line, restricting their mobility, and causing them to become easy prey for other animals. A peninsula-based wildlife…
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SOLAR panels on the roof of Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre are now in operation. The panels were installed last year. Frankston councillor Claire Harvey says that “the 523 kilowatt system will save an estimated 614 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually and is expected to pay for itself within eight years.” “With almost 1 million visitors each year, PARC is a big user of energy, so this system is key in helping the reduction of Frankston’s emissions. We are excited to see the positive impacts solar has on our energy usage and environment,” she said. “The PARC rooftop solar project…
A WOMAN and three men were assaulted in Seaford less than an hour into the new year. Just after 12am on 1 January, a woman was attacked by a man on Stawell Street in Seaford. The man then fled in a car, which he crashed into a fence on Frankston-Dandenong Road. Three men who attended to help were attacked by the driver. The driver then fled again on a bicycle belonging to one of the men who came to help. The man responsible for the attacks has not been found. Any witnesses have been asked by police to contact Crime…
HEARTLESS thieves stole game consoles, phones, and an urn from a Frankston home over the Christmas period. The burglary took place at a Cranbourne Road home late last month. An iPad, notebook, jewellery, and medication were also taken from the home. The stolen urn contained ashes with sentimental value to the robbery victim. The urn is small and blue. Anyone who has any information about the stolen items can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au First published in the Frankston Times – 10 January 2023
THE four First Nations artists chosen to undertake a residency at McClelland Gallery in Langwarrin have been announced. The successful applicants for the residency were Robert Fielding, Amala Groom, Caleb Nichols-Mansell, and Steaphan Paton. McClelland Gallery revealed plans for its first ever “Bunurong Fieldwork Residency” for First Nations artists last year. The four artists will live at the studio cottage for six to twelve weeks developing public artwork. McClelland Gallery director Lisa Byrne said that the program would help address a shortage of “First Nations cultural markers” on the Mornington Peninsula. “The residency program will provide the First Nations artists…