THE 3199 Frankston Beach Patrol is embarking on a “same but different” challenge on Clean Up Australia Day – Sunday 6 March 2016. The group’s manager, John Billing, said members would clean up around the base of Oliver’s Hill with a focus on the rocks that collect and hold litter washed down drains. The litter makes its way into the bay via the storm water drains and the currents and waves do the rest, bringing it on to beaches. “We are looking for people to register and join us,” Mr Billing said. “As well as the rocks, we will also…
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SPECTACULAR views from Olivers Hill are now even better with the installation this month of a public telescope that is free to use. It offers a fresh look across Port Phillip Bay at Melbourne, the You Yangs and Mount Macedon from this stunning perspective. “Hopefully locals and visitors will use the telescope to educate their children about proximity, the beauty of our coastline and the importance of protecting and preserving our natural environment,” Frankston mayor Cr James Dooley said. “We plan to include signage highlighting the unique history of Olivers Hill and the Frankston area, which will be a great…
A MENTONE woman has lost her licence for 12 months and had her car impounded at a cost of $873 after allegedly being caught drink-driving early Monday (15 February) morning. Police nabbed the 37 year old at 2.30am in Park Rd, Cheltenham. She blew 0.262. Sergeant Kris Hamilton, of Police media, said the woman would face court at a later date. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 17 February 2016
A HOUSE in Bear St, Mordialloc, was burgled and a TV and other electrical items stolen, overnight Monday last week. A friend of the occupant walking past the house noticed the side gate open. Walking onto the property he found the backdoor had been jemmied causing extensive damage. Inside, police said the offender had searched cupboards and drawers in bedrooms and stolen a TV, Sony Playstation and games from the loungeroom. A ducted heating vent was also removed and searched. The victim’s car was also later reported as stolen. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333…
The free Detox your Home household chemical collection is coming back to Cheltenham on Sunday 6 March. If you have any unwanted or out-of-date household chemicals around your home take advantage of this safe, free and easy-to-use disposal service without harming your health or the environment. The Detox Your Home program is provided by Sustainability Victoria and funded by the Victorian landfill levy. The service collects potentially dangerous and unwanted household chemicals that are subsequently recycled for recovery and diverted from landfill. Household chemicals can harm your family and your pets, add extra fuel to a house fire, release toxic…