WORKS to remove level crossings at Carrum Station are underway, with the project set to temporarily wipe out parking at the station. During February the station car park will be partially closed, before being closed entirely from March 9 until the completion of construction. The station itself will be closed after the construction of a temporary rail track between Karrum Karrum Bridge and Eel Race Road. Trains will run express past Carrum Station, while buses will be arranged to take passengers from Carrum to Seaford and Bonbeach stations. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said the works would “see trains running on…
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RESIDENTS of Collins Street in Mentone have spoken up to object a development of an aged care residence. Collins Street resident Adrianna Pavlekovic said that “neighbours are outraged” that a proposal is before council to construct a four storey development “in a quiet dead end street”. “I am representing a large group of objectors in relation to an application to amend an existing permit in Mentone. The site is located in Collins Street and has a planning permit for a 126 bed aged care facility over 3 levels plus basement,” she said. “The applicant has applied to amend the permit…
A LOCAL act has been confirmed to rock the upcoming Mordialloc Festival, with the Tanya George Band set to take the stage. Lead singer Tanya George lived on Beach Road for two years, while bass player Swithin Oliver grew up in Mordialloc. The band has had a big year already, having performed at the Australian open and the Midsumma Festival. They have also played at the St Kilda Festival, the Adelaide Fringe Festival, and the Queenscliff Music Festival. They will be performing on the Beach Stage at 3pm, 3 March. The festival will run across the weekend of 2 March…
MORNINGTON-based racehorse trainer Jason Warren couldn’t be any happier with his gun two-year-old Brooklyn Hustle’s return on Saturday 9 February despite finishing fifth in the Blue Diamond Prelude (Fillies) at Caulfield. Brooklyn Hustle was all the rage for the $1.5 million Group One Blue Diamond Stakes on Saturday 23 February following her barnstorming last to first debut victory in December last year, but her most recent run has left some people questioning her capabilities. But, not her trainer, Jason Warren. “I thought it was a great run,” Warren said. “She ran the second fastest last 600m, 400m and 200m of…
MORNINGTON Peninsula’s top junior talent will all compete at the same venue for a special Friday night “Super Round“ on Friday 1 March. Every team from the Peninsula Tennis Association’s Moss Watson (top boys league) and Loretta Thrupp (top girls league) leagues will come together at Overport Park Tennis Club for one massive night of tennis. The juniors will battle it out at the “Super Round Carnival” while free food, free tennis and free activities will be on offer for the spectators. Jumping castles and face painting will also be on offer, with new players wanting a free hit of…